On Mon, 12 Dec 2011 22:26:16 -0800 (PST), Tommy Joe
> wrote:

>On Dec 12, 4:50*pm, dsi1 > wrote:
>
>> I'd sure like a GPS unit since I get lost a lot. The stereotype is all
>> too true - I simply won't ask for directions and my wife can't read a
>> map for beans.
>
>
> You mean the stereotype for YOU is true. That doesn't make it
>true for all. I'm a guy who will not hesitate to ask for directions.
>If I don't ask, there is a good reason. I might want to find
>something on my own for the learning experience. But if I really need
>help with directions I will not hesitate to ask.
>
> This reminds me of a the time a blind guy with a cane and
>sunglasses was getting on the bus and people reached out to help him
>up the steps and he cried repeatedly while lashing out with his cane,
>"No, no, I can do it myself." Then he takes a seat near the back and
>about ten minutes later the bus driver calls out, "Sunset and Vine",
>and the blind guy starts screaming, "Sunset and Vine? Sunset and
>Vine? That's two stops past Highland. I wanted to get off at
>Highland - WHY DIDN'T SOMEONE TELL ME?"
>
>That didn't really happen, but I can picture it happening, and that's
>good enough for me
>TJ

I only recently began using a Garmin GPS, it's a wonderful
invention... brings me to wherever I'm going without missing a beat so
if I miss a turn it announces "Recalculating" and takes me the next
most direct route... when it's time to go home I click Home, and it
takes me home from wherever in the world I happen to be, better than
dropping crumbs like Hansel and Gretel. A GPS is fantastic for these
back country roads, many of which aren't signed and the only
discernable landmark could be a cow that won't be there ten minutes
later. A GPS is especially good here at night, there are no street
lights. I can see how one day soon there'll be no need for steering
wheels... just program in the destination and you can sleep until an
alarm wakes you to say you've arrived.