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Date:         Fri, 9 Oct 2009 19:19:31 -0400
Reply-To:     mcneely4@COX.NET
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From:         Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Maps vs GPS
Comments: To: "steve@eurocampers.com" <steve@EUROCAMPERS.COM>
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I've been so many places I can't remember them all. Way more than I can count. I've never been really lost, and I've never used a GPS in my personal (as opposed to professional, where I've had reasons beyond navigation) life. I backpack, and use topo sheets but not GPS. My daughter was instructed to climb one of the named stairway "streets" in Berkeley with her Corolla by her navigation system. Go figure. I just see no need to complicate my life beyond where it already is. Maps are a delight to peruse, and any nincompoop can use one if (s)he wants to. Me included (I'm a senior nincompoop). I have maps on the walls in my study where I sit at the moment. I also have them on the walls in my bedroom, my living room, my guest room, and in the hall. They are fun. I have books of maps, and files of maps.

Try using a Garmin for an extra layer of insulation sometime. I did that with a map, high in the Chisos when it was colder than I expected. It made some small difference.

David McNeely

On Fri, Oct 9, 2009 at 5:24 PM, steve@eurocampers.com wrote:

> Maps rule if you have a copilot that reads maps. My son and I > travelled throughout Germany with just maps. > > I travel now mostly by myself or with my wife as copilot. She is > nearly useless when it comes to maps, so our TomTom rules! > > I always travel with a GPS and a road atlas. > > Steve > SKL Enterprises Inc. > http://EuroCampers.com > > 888-797-5994 - orders > 636-337-7700 - customer service


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