Welcome / open talk

Almost time for a new year. Most that make resolutions falter but even so it's interesting to hear what people plan to do in the new year to improve themselves.

I want to wish all of the kind folks on here a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I hope that you all have a safe and happy holiday season.

This is the place to talk about things that are not GPS related.

This thread will be closed on Monday and a new one will be opened.
Sorry for the delay. Hit the wrong option to start. Are the holidays over yet?!

~Angela

The SECURE Act has made a major change to the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) rules. Instead of having the required beginning age for RMDs set at 70.5 (or when retired, if later) it has been pushed to age 72.

It’s once again time to reflect on the things you enjoy about POI Factory and consider the members who help to make this community the great place it is.

Volunteers contribute to our community in a variety of ways. Some share their experience or expertise in the forums. Some make and maintain POI files or FAQ pages. While others submit sound files, BMP icon images, or location updates.

This is the place to talk about things that are not GPS related.

This thread will be closed on Monday and a new one will be opened.

~Angela

This week we''re recognizing, Mahoney!

Not only has he continued updating the files he maintains, but he overhauled the Burger King file;

Added 804 locations
Deleted 529 locations
Relocations/address corrections 139 locations
Net increase of 275 locations

with only one eye!
(Please see the, "Watch Out Taking Out The Recycling" thread for reference).

This is the place to talk about things that are not GPS related.

This thread will be closed on Monday and a new one will be opened.

~Angela

My cousin, who is 8 years older than me and lives alone, broke his patella (kneecap) while taking out the recycling.

Lessons learned:

When we are taking a trip with the GPS, we go out fully equipped, but for a short trip for the recycling we are not ready.

It's dark in the evening this time of year; turn the lights on and put your glasses on. Wear shoes, not slippers.

On December 7, 1941, the Japanese did a sneak attack on the United States armed forces in Pearl Harbor, HI. This led the United States into declaring war on Japan and entered the country into World War II. Today is a day to remember and honor the many armed forces personnel and citizens who were killed in this attack.

"Saying goodbye to Flash in Chrome" was the message that greeted me this morning when I opened the Chrome browser. The article went on to say that by the end of 2020 Adobe will phase out Flash altogether. Chrome will phase it out sometime before then.

Phil

This week we're recognizing, Muell9k for his helpful comments in our discussion forums.

Muell9k has been a member of POI Factory for over 11 years and we appreciate all his contributions to our community!

Thanks, Muell9k!

~Angela

This is the place to talk about things that are not GPS related.

This thread will be closed on Monday and a new one will be opened.

~Angela

The GPS III satellite system is currently being deployed with 2 satellites already in orbit and 10 more scheduled to launch this year. The GPS III system is scheduled to be fully operable by 2024.

I think that a lot is broken, such as healthcare.

Say my son has some rash and he's 5. Go to a specialist.

There are no doctors and there are no plans that they would have one look at him.

See a nurse. Says to use Aveeno. Charge is $479.

At any holiday party in my wife's bff group there are always 3-4 nurses. Any one of them could have looked, and said, use Aveeno.

In danger of losing your windmill?

Maybe you can share the last place your GPS took you and if you encountered any problems, or if you used it to seek out special places to go (like Thai Food, ice cream shoppes, etc.).

Anything to keep your windmill alive.

This thread will be closed on the last day of the month and a new one will be opened.

~Angela

This is the official POI Factory Joke thread.

It will be closed on the last day of the month and a new one will be opened.

Please read the forum rules before posting.

"POI Factory is not a forum for politically charged debate.
Let's avoid topics that already have a long list of Democrat or Republican talking points or that name specific politicians."

~Angela

May you be blessed on Thanksgiving and be thankful for your many blessings.

have a couple of Street Atlas USA 2011 Plus and 2008 Plus Also have Street Atlas USA 13 Plus, but lent it to my girlfriend and she misplaced it. Wonder if some one has 2014 Plus or 2015 Plus. Copy would be OK

This week we're recognizing Sirkull!

It's been a few years since we last recognized Sirkull, so I wanted to take this opportunity renew our appreciation.

Over the past 10 years, Sirkull has been regularly maintaining the POI files for Dollar Tree, Best Western, Free Talk Live, and RaceTrac USA.

Thank you for continuing to share your updates for these files.

Jonathan (aka JM)