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philpugh
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| 999tommo wrote: | As I live just outside Edinburgh, which is not only north, but east, I must be really hard, according to Dennis's logic.
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But Edingburgh is further West than Manchester or Bristol! But I don't want to start an argument 
Keep nicking them 'phone users
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mostdom
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| Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2007 2:42 pm Post subject: |
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| wiz wrote: | Isn’t it quiet with DennisN off chasing Amstel bears is every one on holiday  |
But you'll also notice that Dennis hasn't had a chance to drop a line from the hotel. I think Vera must have put her foot down hard this time as there hasn't been a peep!
Who's been a naughty boy then? 
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wiz
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| Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2007 7:40 pm Post subject: |
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| mostdom wrote: | | wiz wrote: | | Isn’t it quiet with DennisN off chasing Amstel bears is every one on holiday |
But you'll also notice that Dennis hasn't had a chance to drop a line from the hotel. I think Vera must have put her foot down hard this time as there hasn't been a peep!
Who's been a naughty boy then? |
Is Mrs DennisN the boss ---- could that be the theme for a new Poll
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mikealder
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| Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2007 8:02 pm Post subject: Re: Cruise Control - Toughy or Softy Pants? |
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| DennisN wrote: | | there are only three apartments for all that pool! |
Who mentioned Hotels??
If anyone is interested Dennis is enjoying his trip as I have spoken to him twice in the last week, first time for him to report my attempt at a Corfu map on his 710 didn't work too well in the central country area, the second time for me to confirm the cock-up I made creating the map tiles.
If he does get access to e-mail / internet while on holiday I have corrected the error and sent out a new set of map tiles that do / will work  - Mike |
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999tommo
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| Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2007 9:33 am Post subject: |
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| wiz wrote: | | Isn’t it quiet with DennisN off chasing Amstel bears is every one on holiday |
Perhaps the Corfu internet cafe has a sign saying "No Bears Allowed" and he'd rather be sitting with his Amstel than talk to us..
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mostdom
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| Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2007 9:51 am Post subject: Re: Cruise Control - Toughy or Softy Pants? |
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| mikealder wrote: | | the second time for me to confirm the cock-up I made creating the map tiles. |
DIY Mapping! how cool. Do you use chalk or crayons? And while you're at it, I think the Junction of the M3-M25 needs a little updating, new layout an' all that! 
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mikealder
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| Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2007 2:23 pm Post subject: |
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For DIY mapping you first need a copyright free map, they do exist and can be found on the internet, then you chop it up into smaller sections, adjust the image size to match the device before creating a config file that details the top left corner and bottom right corner in Lat/ Long of each map image.
Install Off Road Navigator from Here and use it to display your present position on the map tile, it works very well when you don't mess up the image conversion (all credit for the application goes to Roussillat) - you obviously don't get any navigation prompts or instructions but in use it can be quite handy just to see your position displayed on the device realtive to a map - its easier than reverting back to paper maps - Mike |
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wiz
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| Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2007 2:46 pm Post subject: Re: Cruise Control - Toughy or Softy Pants? |
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| mostdom wrote: | | mikealder wrote: | | the second time for me to confirm the cock-up I made creating the map tiles. |
DIY Mapping! how cool. Do you use chalk or crayons? And while you're at it, I think the Junction of the M3-M25 needs a little updating, new layout an' all that!
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Like the Map MostDom will you be selling it on e-bay any day soon 
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mostdom
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| Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2007 3:07 pm Post subject: Re: Cruise Control - Toughy or Softy Pants? |
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| wiz wrote: | | will you be selling it on e-bay any day soon |
Steady now! I already nicked it from some little kid! Bit of a stoke of luck accually as I only intended to get his lollypop. If I try and sell it on ebay he'll have me for copyright. 
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GPS_fan
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Don't be so modest now - we know that all you're trying to do is show that Audi drivers have a sense of humour
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mostdom
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| GPS_fan wrote: | | Don't be so modest now - we know that all you're trying to do is show that Audi drivers have a sense of humour |
 
Clutch is on it's way out, but I'm still chipper!
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| 999tommo wrote: | As I live just outside Edinburgh, which is not only north, but east, I must be really hard, according to Dennis's logic.
My own car doesn't have cruise control, but my work one does (Merc). In a built up area, I sometimes knock it on, so I know I am at 30 (not 31 or 29). I don't have to stop anyone, as very few folk want to overtake in case they get pulled over. Without having to concentrate on speed, I can glance about for mobile users. They get right up my nose, so do the ones who hold their phone below window height, texting away. Their head bobbing up and down is a big giveaway. |
You sure that they are texting??...... "head bobbing up & down"
I've had CC in my car(s) for years. Call me a Shandy Sipping Wendy (PLEASE!!) but with knackered achiles tendons (the last time playing rounders {not joking}with the lads from the dojo) it's a must, especially on long journeys- or where you run the risk of exceeding the posted limit.
A DSG box might be on the cards next too. |
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999tommo
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| DaveNN wrote: | | (the last time playing rounders {not joking}with the lads from the dojo) |
"Fear does not exist in this Dojo, does it ?" "No Sensei, we play rounders".
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wiz
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| mostdom wrote: | | Clutch is on it's way out, but I'm still chipper! |
not been racing Kangoo Vans to see if DennisN is back have you Dom "The Map Man"
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| 999tommo wrote: | | DaveNN wrote: | | (the last time playing rounders {not joking}with the lads from the dojo) |
"Fear does not exist in this Dojo, does it ?" "No Sensei, we play rounders". |
"Oss!!"....
had been sipping shandy ALL DAY before that mishap!!! |
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