A number of years ago a group chartered a bus to travel to an event. I sat up towards the front and was entertained by the driver’s gps constantly announcing “recalculating”. I’m still amazed we got there. At one point we went through the tent camping area of a state park. Let’s just say the roads there are not designed for a large motor coach.
Very fuzzy scrambled data then (’80s) and until 2K when peanut Jimmy and Billy cleared things up. Even now, track results on bike and hike trails are hilarious. Could be the maps. I wonder how aircraft carrier GPS landings are coming along … GPS IFR landings in the middle of the ocean would take way more hutzpah the I have.
I was making dinner and I had the 80s music channel cranked while I was chopping up a bunch of onions. They were playing some good stuff but then a Bonnie Tyler song came on Just then, my wife came walking into the kitchen. I suddenly realized what it looked like. She saw tears in my eyes as I was listening to “Total Eclipse of the Heart”. She turned around, giggling, with me exclaiming in a shrill Seinfeld voice “NO! IT WAS THE ONIONS! … THE ONIIIIIONS!!”
oldpine52 12 months ago
Don’t worry about it bright eyes.
Qiset 12 months ago
I think that happened here this last Saturday morning.
TStyle78 12 months ago
Maybe the GPS is voices by Bonnie Tyler.
Gent 12 months ago
Goof-up Persistently System eh.
Dobie Premium Member 12 months ago
M’eh! … where’s Rory Dodd?!
lthome24 Premium Member 12 months ago
1983, “Total Eclipse of the Heart”, Bonnie Tyler. Maybe she’s listening to the ’80s station instead of her GPS.
kporgeron 12 months ago
Must have selected the POI for a total eclipse (of the heart).
derdave969 12 months ago
A number of years ago a group chartered a bus to travel to an event. I sat up towards the front and was entertained by the driver’s gps constantly announcing “recalculating”. I’m still amazed we got there. At one point we went through the tent camping area of a state park. Let’s just say the roads there are not designed for a large motor coach.
James R 12 months ago
Bonnie Tyler
rhpii 12 months ago
My 80’s GM models fell apart more frequently than every now and then.
Chuck Fetters 12 months ago
Might have something to do with the ‘total eclipse’
Tired 12 months ago
My GPS said to “turn around” but then I couldn’t see the road at all. Everything looked familiar that I had just passed however.
360guy Premium Member 12 months ago
Only a partial eclipse of the heart last weekend at my place.
wubby 12 months ago
Not sure how many will get this one…definitely ’80s! :)
mariposa117 12 months ago
Just when it’s needed more than ever
airace 12 months ago
GPS wasn’t available to the public yet-it was military and didn’t start making it to aircraft navigation until the 90’s.
Zebrastripes 12 months ago
I just either follow a map or my nose…..
Mike Baldwin creator 12 months ago
HA! Thanks for the earworm!
Howard'sMyHero 12 months ago
Use yer phone & download the WAZE app …!
( much cheaper than mechanics these days )
Frank Burns Eats Worms 12 months ago
I think it’s a powder keg, it’s been giving off sparks.
snowedin, now known as Missy's mom 12 months ago
Does it call you Bright Eyes all the time? Maybe you should make it a Meatloaf.
zeexenon 12 months ago
Very fuzzy scrambled data then (’80s) and until 2K when peanut Jimmy and Billy cleared things up. Even now, track results on bike and hike trails are hilarious. Could be the maps. I wonder how aircraft carrier GPS landings are coming along … GPS IFR landings in the middle of the ocean would take way more hutzpah the I have.
PaulGoes 12 months ago
Does she have bright eyes?
davewhamond creator 12 months ago
I was making dinner and I had the 80s music channel cranked while I was chopping up a bunch of onions. They were playing some good stuff but then a Bonnie Tyler song came on Just then, my wife came walking into the kitchen. I suddenly realized what it looked like. She saw tears in my eyes as I was listening to “Total Eclipse of the Heart”. She turned around, giggling, with me exclaiming in a shrill Seinfeld voice “NO! IT WAS THE ONIONS! … THE ONIIIIIONS!!”
wildlandwaters 12 months ago
Squirrel’s looking up at “it” as if he’s trying to figure out what “it” is…