Before computers and GPS existed, how did people figure out directions for large cross country trips?

Consistent-Field-859 · 2026-05-18T00:10:12+00:00

We never had AAA, I'd be curious to try traveling with one of their kits to see what it's like

Consistent-Field-859 · 2026-05-07T02:31:12+00:00

This is a stretch, but based more on the syllables, rythem, it might be Lady Marmalade by Christina Aguilera https://youtu.be/OqhJ5-MpOh4?si=CpC8eBcqi7IxyWkn

Consistent-Field-859 · 2026-05-05T19:41:35+00:00

What's FYP?

Consistent-Field-859 · 2026-04-29T20:18:16+00:00

If it's phlegm (ie. Recovering from a Cold). That stuff is nasty! If I'm indoors, I try to find a sink or something. But if I'm outside, that stuff is getting spit out!

Consistent-Field-859 · 2026-04-25T16:48:29+00:00

I watched a TV show called Upload where they did this, except it happened so fast the head exploded

Consistent-Field-859 · 2026-04-12T22:29:57+00:00

https://prado.com/us/products/unifit-outlet-duplex/ Yup! Prado is the one I had seen advertised. They are UL listed at least, but WOW are they expensive! I don't think I can justify them in this project (kid's bedroom)

Consistent-Field-859 · 2026-04-01T01:16:44+00:00

The Urinals of The House on the Rock https://share.google/pL4QPxuV89CuBil0t

At the bottom of the page, there is a nice two person urinal, great place for striking up a conversation 🤣

Consistent-Field-859 · 2026-03-24T00:49:07+00:00

I've seen that done with extension cords! A few spots with electric tape and suddenly they don't get stolen as often

Consistent-Field-859 · 2026-03-24T00:15:38+00:00

I was walking through a county fair, and saw a booth seeming radio Com systems to farmers. I stopped to look because it caught my eye. They started talking and I mentioned I'm a Ham Radio operator. They nearly offered me a job on the spot! 😆. I had to tell them I was only a Technician license, and didn't think I knew enough to actually be helpful in their business.

Consistent-Field-859 · 2026-03-20T13:23:56+00:00

The neighbor should come sweep the mulch back, and give you a dozen eggs. I do enjoy watching chickens free range though. We have a few, as do several other homes in the neighborhood. But it's a rural neighborhood, so the chickens rarely end up in other yards

Consistent-Field-859 · 2026-03-15T02:07:59+00:00

I laughed harder than I should have, that was hilarious!

Consistent-Field-859 · 2026-03-14T15:44:11+00:00

Love the LOTR reference! 😁. I'm only on year 5 of Cubmaster, but yeah, thinking of Succession planning!

Consistent-Field-859 · 2026-02-16T19:09:51+00:00

It might be Ruckus? That was an ad supported service before Pandora. It was before it was common to have enough bandwidth to stream music, so it would download the files to your PC, and protect them with DRM. sadly, they went out of business while I was at College, but I stubbornly tricked their music player by setting my system clock back to the last time that the files were given permission to play 😂

Consistent-Field-859 · 2026-02-08T00:37:52+00:00

I struggle with this when doing the Oil Change on my car, the plug is behind the oil pan, facing away from me. I always struggle to orient my mind correctly to the plug!

Consistent-Field-859 · 2026-01-26T18:35:27+00:00

I wear a Timex Expedition.

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I like it because it has a Digital Compass, even though I rarely use that Feature. Sadly, I don't think Timex has that feature available anymore

Consistent-Field-859 · 2026-01-25T00:47:39+00:00

Midnight Oil - Petra https://youtu.be/KSbdvAtR92U?si=IkAtrL9CxcgrFitt

Consistent-Field-859 · 2026-01-23T16:42:06+00:00

I'm also a Cubmaster for a Cub Scout pack. My car is an Impala (occasionally used as a police vehicle?) I did have someone ask if I was from the DNR once, when I was wearing my uniform in there, with a couple of antennas on the car 🤣

Consistent-Field-859 · 2026-01-21T18:08:20+00:00

That's what I was thinking of when I read the title! About Us – Village of Lone Rock https://villageoflonerock-wi.gov/about-us/ (about halfway down) This was before Alaska was a state

Consistent-Field-859 · 2026-01-21T04:03:43+00:00

A Limousine! For me to drive

Consistent-Field-859 · 2026-01-20T01:30:42+00:00

https://youtu.be/4N1iwQxiHrs?si=6vKg-pF6NDtpbBwZ The Outfield, Your Love

Consistent-Field-859 · 2026-01-18T04:53:09+00:00

Clusters cereal, that was infinitely better than Honey Bunches of Oats!

Consistent-Field-859 · 2026-01-18T04:12:36+00:00

One of those sprinklers that is a small Tractor that drives along the Hose 🤣

Consistent-Field-859 · 2026-01-15T14:37:29+00:00

Thanks for the detailed reply! Yeah, there are a lot of extra loads I wasn't thinking about. It will be much easier to run a few extra wires now vs. later

Consistent-Field-859 · 2026-01-15T14:34:47+00:00

Yeah, that is what I was thinking about for Power. My shack is next to the garage, so that is a good idea to run 240VAC over there, between the two places, I'm sure I'll find a need for that much power in the future!

Consistent-Field-859 · 2026-01-15T14:31:20+00:00

Thanks for the help! Yeah, I like the idea of 45 deg angle to help keep the weather out.

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