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TrundleBum
Trad climber
Las Vegas
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Topic Author's Original Post - Nov 23, 2014 - 03:48pm PT
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And... sure enough, for a guy that rarely curses...
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TrundleBum
Trad climber
Las Vegas
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 23, 2014 - 03:49pm PT
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By the end of the first day with it...
I heard him swear at it more than once :0
I had to LMAO :)
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Ricky D
Trad climber
Sierra Westside
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Nov 23, 2014 - 03:50pm PT
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and he still can't get there from here....
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Captain...or Skully
climber
in the oil patch...Fricken Bakken, that's where
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Nov 23, 2014 - 03:57pm PT
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I thought Dwain knew where he was....maybe not?
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
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Nov 23, 2014 - 05:14pm PT
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Give the guy some slack...You try driving around with a shitter in the back your truck...
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Nov 23, 2014 - 06:12pm PT
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I had a built in one in a prior car. Grandkids fav......"Gma Lynne, go the wrong way so the lady will yell at you." :) (the GPS had a female voice.)
Cosmic, did you get it to navigate the streets of Vegas? I know you know where you are in the wilderness. Cheers! L.
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Ricky D
Trad climber
Sierra Westside
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Nov 23, 2014 - 07:17pm PT
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"in one hundred feet turn left"
"turn left now'
"have you called your Mother this week?"
"turn left".
"did you remember to feed the cat?'
"turn right in one block".
"I think you left the oven on"
"turn right at next intersection".
"are you still eating that?"
"drive straight for one mile".
"how come you never remember my birthday?"
"continue for three miles."
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Mtnmun
Trad climber
Top of the Mountain Mun
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Nov 23, 2014 - 08:12pm PT
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WTF Cosmic drives a spaceship to his gigs, he answers to a higher authority.
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Roots
Mountain climber
Tustin, CA
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Nov 24, 2014 - 08:44am PT
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Cosmic download the MP app so we can easily find our climbs next month!!
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Elcapinyoazz
Social climber
Joshua Tree
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Nov 24, 2014 - 09:24am PT
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Why would anyone buy a GPS for a car in this day and age? Google Maps for your android phone, free with navigation included.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Nov 24, 2014 - 10:40am PT
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Yep. As Sonny sang to Cher, and Cher sang back to Sonny,
"Things keep goin' faster all the time."
Especially so in terms of electronic conveniences.
I want a new toy, Santa!
iPad Air with Retina Display, please, nothing else will do.
(And, Nick, any old set of wheels would be welcome as a "good boy" bonus, including a '41 Buick with Fossil Climber's initials carved into the steering wheel.)
http://www.techradar.com/us/news/mobile-computing/tablets/10-best-tablet-pcs-in-the-world-today-1079603/7#articleContent
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apogee
climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
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Nov 24, 2014 - 10:45am PT
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"Why would anyone buy a GPS for a car in this day and age?"
Dunno...Google maps on my droid works really well (as long as I'm in cell service range).
The dashmounted option would be helpful, though- nice to be able to keep eyes closer to the road while driving.
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Nov 24, 2014 - 07:56pm PT
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Perhaps instead just spend the $80 on a better phone? Google maps is not perfect either (it does however make less mistakes than I would without it) but they do update streets faster than just about anyone. I'm in a similar business.. A good android phone makes life so much easier than using a map or an outdated GPS unit. Plus it can do so much more.
For example I can talk to a customer, take notes for the appointment and look up their location in order to schedule properly all on one unit all at the same time. When I get there i can take pictures of the job.. I can send messages with a map picture and notes on it .. blah blah .. suffice to say.. My phone actually pays for itself ..more than pays for itself.
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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Nov 24, 2014 - 08:12pm PT
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Yeah, Cosmic the whole map upgrade thing is a racket. We have Garmins, and it's the same deal.
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hossjulia
Trad climber
Carson City, NV
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Nov 24, 2014 - 09:03pm PT
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How do you talk and take notes on the same phone at the same time? Makes no sense at all. I can't even look up a number without dropping the call. But then, I can't figure out how to upload pictures from my phone to facebook from my phone. It just don't work.
Cosmic, do you need help washing windows? I need a job and am feeling great. I'll navigate, hahaha.
I also can't navigate with such a small screen. I need at least what a 17" laptop shows. Too used to maps, you know, the large folding paper things?
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TrundleBum
Trad climber
Las Vegas
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 25, 2014 - 01:54pm PT
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Wow ! Now that ^ is an offer !
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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Nov 25, 2014 - 03:07pm PT
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I thought Dwain knew where he was....maybe not?
My best friend growing up (and still my best friend other than my wife) had a sign over his bed reading "I never get lost. Everyone keeps telling me where I can go."
John
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hossjulia
Trad climber
Carson City, NV
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Nov 25, 2014 - 05:08pm PT
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Don't think I could handle Apple Valley. Lander, maybe, but only if locker was not too close, glue fumes and all..................
Edited: It IS an awesome offer. I came very close to calling. Absolutely should have.
So sorry Cosmic, and thank you, thank you, thank you.
I'm so freakin rude sometimes............
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Nov 25, 2014 - 06:11pm PT
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Now we need a dash-mounted COZMEEK CAM to attend the aforementioned GPS unit !!!
I'll buy him a gopro to put on the dash just to see what tie dye of the day he is wearing. Dood is a fashion plate and I need all the help I can get.
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