Betty - I applaud all of your instincts, they are good. However, when on the road for a client, finding obscure sites to make photographs, the "locals" haven't much to say, but the GPS works beautifully. Restaurant suggestions, etc, take second place to my getting to the right place, and on time.
C --- On Mon, 10/13/08, b_s-wilk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: b_s-wilk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [CGUYS] Strange biases [was: Re: GPS advice] To: [email protected] Date: Monday, October 13, 2008, 1:19 PM >> > GPS? Don't need it. I always carry a Suunto compass, and pick up maps >> > as I travel. [strange bias?] > > Maps are great (I love studying maps), but they don't show the nearest B&B, > Thai restaurant, or gas station. :) > > That's the thing, there's a whole lot more to a decent GPS than just > directions. Ask PEOPLE. They can be very helpful, to the point of giving excellent directions and special details, sometimes inviting you to join them. Besides, many maps and guides are available at local businesses, where you can also talk to people. People are much better local sources than a GPS. They'll also lend your their phone books, which have maps, restaurants, gas stations, accommodations. Some will also make phone calls for you or lend you their phone. [even in big cities] Want to find a good restaurant? First, ask locals for suggestions. Then ask what THEIR favorite restaurant is. You'll almost always get a different answer, and better food. People power! What's your GPS' favorite restaurant/advertiser? Betty ************************************************************************* ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** ************************************************************************* ************************************************************************* ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *************************************************************************
