Scott,

Maybe for the first time ever, I agree with you.

I always think this:

A. You can't get lost on roads in the US.  Sooner or later you will find
some landmark that will tell you where you are.

B. There are only 2 things you have to know.  Some roads connect with
others, and some don't.

Walt

Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote:

> 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
>>
>>
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