And maps can't crash or get you pushing and fiddling with little buttons and dealing with memory and all that. GPS is a long range government conspiracy to make the citizenry dumber and dependant on gizmo's like UPS to know where they are. Then when they're ready ..........and everyone is thoroughly addicted and trained to use GPS constantly, they'll shut it off, or introduce incorrect information..........all about controlling the dumb masses. For use on a trackless open space like the ocean ..........makes great sense there. but for land, where ..........at least I know where I am all the time, and I can find anything on a map, and online there are maps of just everywhere, in detail - it's a conspiracy I say- GPS. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rico Dagastino" <Dagbear@AOL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, September 27, 2008 2:42 PM Subject: Re: GPS recommendations, handheld & incar?
>A good map and a compass can be used handheld and in car. But you have to > plan your route before you get into the car. > > Rico Dagastino > Memphis, TN > > > > **************Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial > challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips > and > calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall00000001) |
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