I guess I'm showing my age......
Is there anyone else that just can't get into using trip planning software when wanting to map out a trip? Ok, I use my garmin, and I use google maps to get from point A to point B, but when taking ...
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While I definitely qualify as a Geezer, I have been a navigator for much of both my career and my life. Would I start an excursion without paper charts (maps)? No (expletive deleted) Way.....
But, as I sit here (DW is driving), we are only running three of the six GPS onboard. There is a new Garmin on the dash for DW confirmation and speed. There is my smartphone that is running track and traffic (we just passed through Dallas) and being a hotspot. Then there is this laptop that is working the group and SA (Street Atlas) with a BU353 (USB GPS)to tell the computer where we are right now.
The entirety of this excursion was laid out in January. It will be approximately 3200 miles. Why approximately? Because, our actual route can change on at a moment's notice. But all along the way, SA is telling me when to get Gasbuddy to look for fuel and where we should be finding somewhere to stop for the night.
Do I enjoy having the navigational stress unloaded? You Betcha... At the same time, am I ready to grab the paper charts and atlas do this my self if it is required. Already this trip, I had the smartphone crash and only recently got the majority of its functions (not all) back on line. But, as a mariner, I am always ready for any part to go TU and then I have to do my job.
Matt
But, as I sit here (DW is driving), we are only running three of the six GPS onboard. There is a new Garmin on the dash for DW confirmation and speed. There is my smartphone that is running track and traffic (we just passed through Dallas) and being a hotspot. Then there is this laptop that is working the group and SA (Street Atlas) with a BU353 (USB GPS)to tell the computer where we are right now.
The entirety of this excursion was laid out in January. It will be approximately 3200 miles. Why approximately? Because, our actual route can change on at a moment's notice. But all along the way, SA is telling me when to get Gasbuddy to look for fuel and where we should be finding somewhere to stop for the night.
Do I enjoy having the navigational stress unloaded? You Betcha... At the same time, am I ready to grab the paper charts and atlas do this my self if it is required. Already this trip, I had the smartphone crash and only recently got the majority of its functions (not all) back on line. But, as a mariner, I am always ready for any part to go TU and then I have to do my job.
Matt
