What is new in your little world?

Post by **MKJ** » Wed Apr 18, 2018 1:58 pm

those are probably roadside.

Post by **Whiskey 7** » Wed Apr 18, 2018 8:45 pm

Lovely photos Eraser

Great tourist draw card for the country. I'd love to be there and will if/when we travel to Europe/UK.

Nice one Foo

Κracus and the Jeep seat disaster and small claims action

No wonder the previous owner probably sold the original seats...

YourGrandpa re my phone has navigation (Google maps) and they work fine (on the phone handset) but there is no connection to the car that I can do to put the phone maps in the unit... Music, pictures and video do work.

Re: What is new in your little world?
I am boxing up that custom Lego tank (Abrams) I bought from the US 3 years ago and getting an upgraded/larger model in return plus some $$. The new one should arrive in weeks.. Thankful I could do a trade-in

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Thu Apr 19, 2018 12:33 pm

Will you continue to pay for the GPS updates when they are no longer free or will you use the free GPS on your phone?

Most people who's cars are not compatible with Android Auto or I/OS Car Play, buy a car mount for there phone, bluetooth/Aux Connect it to their car's audio system and get directions via the phone's screen and through the car's speaker system. This pretty much renders any built in GPS system useless, as Google Maps stays up to date year round.

I don't know. In the age of smart phones, the idea of anyone having a stand-alone GPS seems pointless. Especially if they don't auto update.

Post by **Eraser** » Thu Apr 19, 2018 1:15 pm

I think Whiskey's GPS system is integrated into the car? If it works, why not

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Thu Apr 19, 2018 1:21 pm

I get that. But Whiskey seems to be a bit thrifty. Which is why asked if he will continue to pay for GPS updates if they a free on other platforms.

Post by **Doombrain** » Thu Apr 19, 2018 7:57 pm

Anyone not using Waze by Google is a moron.

Post by **Whiskey 7** » Fri Apr 20, 2018 7:50 am

YourGrandpa wrote:I get that. But Whiskey seems to be a bit thrifty. Which is why asked if he will continue to pay for GPS updates if they a free on other platforms.

Thrifty

I have used the 'smart phone' GPS on a number of occasions. I have also 'connected' the phone to the car as the car supports ANDROID connections (wired & wireless) but AFAIK for music/video only. I haven't bothered using the car speakers to sound out the phone (GPS) instructions - never tried that... The car AV system doesn't screen mirror. Does any car yet?

It is just that I was sold a product with extras and they are short changing me so I am upset and demanding they do the right thing!

I bought the KIA as it had among other things and besides looks, a 7 year factory warranty, a full sized spare tyre on an alloy wheel (used that in the first weeks) and of all things free GPS map updates.

I get rather upset at broken promises! Thrifty, I think not old mate

Post by **MKJ** » Fri Apr 20, 2018 9:52 am

Will be leaving for some Thailand in a few days.
Also gave myself a Switch for my bday, though it's really for the kids. Mario Odyssey is pg.

Post by **Κracus** » Fri Apr 20, 2018 12:03 pm

That zelda game looks like a hoot.

Post by **Whiskey 7** » Fri Apr 20, 2018 10:47 pm

Sitting down to breakfast this morning and flicking through the newspaper and yes some still do

In the Motoring lift-out there was a surprise.

Big image so you can read and btw, I am not the Author Robert Marshall or do I write the column.

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Fri Apr 20, 2018 11:55 pm

Whiskey 7 wrote: I get rather upset at broken promises! Thrifty, I think not old mate

You collect popsicle sticks for prizes, complain about take-out vs eat-in prices, revel in the purchase of Legos, chase a $13.50 news paper refund for 20+ weeks and that's just in the first few pages of this thread. If that's not thrifty, what is?

Anyway. I suggest you turn on your cell phone's GPS, connect it to your car via bluethooth and enjoy the directions through your car's audio system. Because by the content of that article it seems like your Kia GPS's days are numbered. Also, download that Wazes app DB mentioned. Its the bees knees.

Post by **Whiskey 7** » Sat Apr 21, 2018 3:11 am

I understand and accept that you don’t know me YourGrandpa, no problem!

Know that I am no bigot. Most who know me would say I was a tad obsessive and that I like to see justice done. I deal with all people fairly regardless until they prove they are not deserved.

I spend money like it’s going out of fashion to the annoyance of my closest so no, I still don’t think I’m thrifty. Simply, I am of the belief you should get the goods and services you pay for and I don’t mind paying at all.

Thanks for the Wazes app advice as I would have to agree my Kia GPS's days are numbered!

''Thrifty" meaning from an English dictionary

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Sun Apr 22, 2018 3:17 pm

Went out to dinner last night and ordered their $12.00 glass of Barrel Aged Ten Fiddy ( 12.9%ABV) and this is what I got.

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Post by **Don Carlos** » Sun Apr 22, 2018 3:55 pm

I'd have been livid

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Sun Apr 22, 2018 4:26 pm

Needless to say, I was a little surprised when the bartender sat the glass down in front of me. Knowing that most craft beer places offer the bigger ABV beers in different sizes, I asked her if this was the $12.00 glass. She then pointed out where it said "mini snifter" next to the beer and the associated symbol legend that provided a description of each type of glass. She needlessly apologized and I thanked her chalking it up to a lesson learned.

Post by **obsidian** » Mon Apr 23, 2018 12:42 am

Pretty sure that glass would look normal sized for Trump.

Post by **Κracus** » Mon Apr 23, 2018 11:29 am

Hope it tasted good.

Post by **Eraser** » Mon Apr 23, 2018 1:07 pm

obsidian wrote:Pretty sure that glass would look normal sized for Trump.

It's the biggest glass of beer in the whorld! It's true!

Post by **scared?** » Mon Apr 23, 2018 1:47 pm

YourGrandpa wrote:Went out to dinner last night and ordered their $12.00 glass of Barrel Aged Ten Fiddy ( 12.9%ABV) and this is what I got.

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Lol poor ppl...

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Mon Apr 23, 2018 3:56 pm

So poor.

Post by **Whiskey 7** » Mon Apr 23, 2018 8:16 pm

My internet failed here yesterday and it was a real pain dealing with ISP staff. Thankfully I woke this morning to a new day, an internet connection (ADSL2+ here still) and a brilliant sunrise

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Fri Apr 27, 2018 9:18 pm

Some pics from today's ride.
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Post by **Whiskey 7** » Fri Apr 27, 2018 9:55 pm

Lovely shots especially the last avenue of tress.

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Sat Apr 28, 2018 12:07 am

I quite like that one myself.

Post by **Whiskey 7** » Sat Apr 28, 2018 12:10 am

Are they a fig tree of sorts?