GPS Clinic session #1 Jan 27th

[DrMoab]

After reading the "who owns a GPS" thread it became painfully obvious that a lot of you have GPS units but don't have a good idea how they work.

Since we are going to have a huge event later in the year involving GPS units and its just a plain smart idea to know how to use them we are putting together this clinic to help you understand how better to use your GPS unit.

Location TBA
Time 10:00 AM

This clinic will start out with a 1/2 hour to Hour long classroom type session consisting of the following items.

Basic GPS terminology (What is a heading, bearing, Etc.)
How to enter a way point.
How to use your GPS to find a way point.
and more.

Then after the "classroom" session we will go out and use your GPS to find something

Either we will find some "geocaches" or we will play a game of "hide and seek" Where a person will be setting at a known way point and the rest of you will have to seek them out.

[Flash]

After reading the "who owns a GPS" thread it became painfully obvious that a lot of you have GPS units but don't have a good idea how they work.

Since we are going to have a huge event later in the year involving GPS units and its just a plain smart idea to know how to use them we are putting together this clinic to help you understand how better to use your GPS unit.

Location TBA
Time 10:00 AM

This clinic will start out with a 1/2 hour to Hour long classroom type session consisting of the following items.

Basic GPS terminology (What is a heading, bearing, Etc.)
How to enter a way point.
How to use your GPS to find a way point.
and more.

Then after the "classroom" session we will go out and use your GPS to find something

Either we will find some "geocaches" or we will play a game of "hide and seek" Where a person will be setting at a known way point and the rest of you will have to seek them out.



Hmmmmm? i read this last night and fig there would be a hole lot of buss, a going on but...........:dunno:

I for one have an old GPS an I'm not afraid to say i really don't now how two us it, and thing this will be a grate idea, and more them willing to drive to Utah to do it!!!
I have read the manual and can now mover around in the diff screens of my GPS but would love to learn more about it and be able to prove that i can us it after word. Way point:dunno: Mapping:dunno: I welcome the offer, ..........a guy like me could us all the help he can get on this subject!:yelclap: :yelclap: :yelclap:

much rather get over the fear, frustration,confusion,(what ever you want to call it) in the class room the out on some hill side:cool:

[luv2offroad]

I'd come but since I won't even have a GPS until May (for my birthday). I guess my dad will have to show me how to use it.

[ROOK1]

Depending on how many people are interested we could do this at my place.

[XJBANKER]

I think that this is a great Idea.

[XJBANKER]

If it does not happen at Rooks house I can see if our meeting room at the bank could be used, let me know if I need to ask.

[SCW]

County libraries typically have nice rooms for free, and some even have multi-media equipment available.


Ryan- did you get my messge regarding this? Computer probs, wasn't sure if it got through.

[justme]

Where exactly "East of the Salt Flats"?

[ROOK1]

It could be New York, Chicago, Evanston but it happens to be So. Weber

[XJBANKER]

How do you not blow away in So. Weber?

[XJEEPER]

MYTH: All of So Weber is windy.

FACT: Some of areas of So Weber don't blow.

[DrMoab]

MYTH: All of So Weber is windy.

FACT: Some of areas of So Weber don't blow.
Where? In the basement with the doors and windows vaccum sealed?

[DrMoab]

Banker Steve...does your meeting room have a whiteboard?

I really need a board that is white.

Although the offer of Chris's house is interesting because then we might see evidence of his make believe wife.

[DrMoab]

An interesting read...

GPS guide Ebook (http://www.the-gps-place.com/downloads/BasicsofGPS-V18.pdf)

[DrMoab]

I'd come but since I won't even have a GPS until May (for my birthday). I guess my dad will have to show me how to use it.
I only have two things to offer.

First is you should come anyway. Just because you don't have your unit in your hand (ok that sounded bad) doesn't mean you can't learn something for when you do get it.

Second is this only the first of a few of these we are going to do. I'm sure there will be people in the second or third times that haven't made it to the previous ones. We will be sure to go over old info at that time also.

[XJBANKER]

We have a large meeting room without a white board, but I might be able to get a portable one from another bank that I could possibly bring or we have some of the giant tear off post it pads that we could use.

[ROOK1]

Banker Steve...does your meeting room have a whiteboard?

I really need a board that is white.

Although the offer of Chris's house is interesting because then we might see evidence of his make believe wife.

She'll be working that night.

P.S. I have a white board. it is about 2X3 feet.

[XJBANKER]

Is she going to make cookies before she is gone?

[ROOK1]

Is she going to make cookies before she is gone?

I can tell her to.

[XJBANKER]

So do you want to take my Series 66 Test? I passed my Series 7.

[SCW]

I can tell her to.

Wow! I need an imaginary wife, even my real wife won't make cookies.

I PM'd Ryan but I'll put it out here too. I have a chalk board with easle and I also have a large presenttion-size paper pad.

I would really like to have a projector that I can hook up to a laptop if there is one around that can be borrowed. I belive I can hook up my GPS to the laptop and display the GPS screen on the wall with the projector, which would make things a lot easier.

[DrMoab]

So do you want to take my Series 66 Test? I passed my Series 7.
sure. Whats a series 66 test?

Back on topic though.

Chris...do you have a room with enough sitting space for quite a few of us? Or should I look for a room at the library? It really makes no difference to me.

[XJBANKER]

I might be able to borrow one, but making no commitment.

[ROOK1]

I have a 45 x 20 room in the basement, it isn't finished so it would be cold. I have a decent sized great room, I would need some chairs but it all really depends on how many people are going to show.

[DrMoab]

I have a 45 x 20 room in the basement, it isn't finished so it would be cold. I have a decent sized great room, I would need some chairs but it all really depends on how many people are going to show.
Well then...

Head count! We need a head count!

[ROOK1]

I will ask that you leave your pets, kids, wives (if they exist), leaky jeeps and smelly butts home. Otherwise, Welcome! :D

[DrMoab]

I will ask that you leave your pets, kids, wives (if they exist), leaky jeeps and smelly butts home. Otherwise, Welcome! :D

Huh? No wifes? Why? what you got planned?

[SCW]

I have a 45 x 20 room in the basement, it isn't finished so it would be cold. I have a decent sized great room, I would need some chairs but it all really depends on how many people are going to show.

Walls unfinished? If I get a projector I'll need to have a screen, I can bring a sheet if needed. I also have 5-6 folding metal chairs if needed, but I'd have to bring my leaky jeep (and stinky butt) to haul them. Can we negotiate? I'll bring the stinky butt and you supply cookies.

[ROOK1]

Walls unfinished? If I get a projector I'll need to have a screen, I can bring a sheet if needed. I also have 5-6 folding metal chairs if needed, but I'd have to bring my leaky jeep (and stinky butt) to haul them. Can we negotiate? I'll bring the stinky butt and you supply cookies.

Depends on if we are in the basement or not. I prefer not.
I have a projector screen.
I have 4 too.
Park in the street.
No negotiation, I provide cookies if you leave your "stinky" butt home.

[DrMoab]

Rules rules rules...Lets go to the Library.

[MTNTECH]

I've got to work the 27th, any chance of moving it to Feb 3rd?

[DrMoab]

I've got to work the 27th, any chance of moving it to Feb 3rd?
Febuary 3rd we will be at the Dunes.

[MTNTECH]

Didn't read that thread till after posting here, might try to take a "night" off.

[SCW]

It looks like I have a projector lined up. If anyone else will be putting maps or GPS screens/screenshots on a computer you can get with me beforehand to use the same setup.

Also, I'd love to borrow an older/lower end Garmin if possible so that I can play with it and see what differences it has to my GPS.

[MTNTECH]

Also, I'd love to borrow an older/lower end Garmin if possible so that I can play with it and see what differences it has to my GPS.

Mine is a C60 that you could use, or are you wanting a earlier model?

[SCW]

Mine is a C60 that you could use, or are you wanting a earlier model?


Earlier. Mine is the MAP60 so the interface between yours and mine should be similar.

I have not used any of the Etrex line, if someone has one of those I'd like to look at it for a few minutes at least. Last resort I guess I could download the manual and read it....boring though :D

[slider]

i have an etrex legend cx. but it's not old. or i have a 38 if you want to go clear back to the stone age days. i'll be bringing both down if needed

[DrMoab]

i have an etrex legend cx. but it's not old. or i have a 38 if you want to go clear back to the stone age days. i'll be bringing both down if needed
Where you been all day?

Didn't know you were going to come. Cool deal.

[slider]

working. and as far as i know we'll be down. i can run my gps fine. but you can always pick up new ideas. and i can help show others as well if needed.

[SCW]

i have an etrex legend cx. but it's not old. or i have a 38 if you want to go clear back to the stone age days. i'll be bringing both down if needed

I'm not sure, it depends on what other have that they can't really use. Bring them both I guess and we'll have them around with someone that knows how to use them anyway.

[Clint]

Earlier. Mine is the MAP60 so the interface between yours and mine should be similar.

I have not used any of the Etrex line, if someone has one of those I'd like to look at it for a few minutes at least. Last resort I guess I could download the manual and read it....boring though :D

I have an Etrex vista. I've had it 1.5 yrs and it was an older model when I bought it.

[Israel]

Also, I'd love to borrow an older/lower end Garmin if possible so that I can play with it and see what differences it has to my GPS.

I have an etrex legend as well, but the kid I bought it from off the street said it was top of the line and worth every cent of the 500.00 I paid for it? :dunno:

[ROOK1]

I have an etrex legend as well, but the kid I bought it from off the street said it was top of the line and worth every cent of the 500.00 I paid for it? :dunno:

I have a Cherokee with the "special motor and trans" for sale. I'm only asking $15,000.00, worth every penny. ;)

[DrMoab]

Ok...Seriously

I NEED A HEADCOUNT

And also, make and model of GPS unit you have.

thanks.

[XJBANKER]

ok Etrex Ledgend CX

[Israel]

I have a Cherokee with the "special motor and trans" for sale. I'm only asking $15,000.00, worth every penny. ;)

Oh! Oh! I call dibs!


Ok...Seriously

I NEED A HEADCOUNT

And also, make and model of GPS unit you have.

thanks.

I won't be able to make it to the clinic, so instead I'll make a late new years resolution to finally read the manual for my dino-edition Etrex.

[Flash]

an old GARMIN "12" here!

planning on coming down.

[ROOK1]

Ok...Seriously

I NEED A HEADCOUNT

And also, make and model of GPS unit you have.

thanks.
It looks like I'll have plenty of room. I know Ryan was working on getting a room at the library so room really isn't going to be a problem.

Coming so far.

ROOK1 (If it's at my house)
Dr. Moab
Flash
Slider
SCW (?)
XJBANKER (?)

[DaveW]

Put me down as a definite maybe. I'm on the electonic leash that weekend.

[SCW]

SCW=Yes

[XJEEPER]

Planning on attending....if it's at Rooks house and he makes toll-house cookies.

[SCW]

it looks like this may end up as a meeting of people who basically know how to use their GPS. Should we plan to have a DVD of Monty Python in attendance? I have a DVD player on the laptop....and the projector.....Rook has cookies....Does Betos do takeout?

[ROOK1]

it looks like this may end up as a meeting of people who basically know how to use their GPS. Should we plan to have a DVD of Monty Python in attendance? I have a DVD player on the laptop....and the projector.....Rook has cookies....Does Betos do takeout?

Remember I said you need to leave your "stinky" butts home.

[SCW]

Somehow I was sure you were kidding.


























Aren't you?

[ROOK1]

As long as you have showered and don't have anything dead inside you, you can come.

[SCW]

I guess that rules out eating at Betos then :D

[ROOK1]

I guess that rules out eating at Betos then :D

That was/is my point. :D

[Mrs Moab]

If I have to come to this....which I've been told that I do, I request no Monte Python, I just don't know that I can stomach it. I think that smelly butts might be better. :D

[ROOK1]

Is this a complete list of who is showing up?

SCW
XJEEPER
Flash
Slider
DrMoab
XJBANKER

We need to know soon.

[tuxxj]

and me.

[justme]

Michael and I are hoping to make it down there.

[ROOK1]

Update

SCW
XJEEPER
Flash
Slider
DrMoab
XJBANKER
tuxxj
justme and son

[Brad M.]

Is this a complete list of who is showing up?

Have to work that saturday... :(

[XJumpmaster]

Sorry, Tam has planned a parents day that afternoon and evening. It was planned prior to this event.

[SCW]

Crap. I've got my kids and my severly handicapped sister-in-law all day Saturday. I hope I can find someone to watch them, otherwise I'm out.

Put me down for a definate "probably not"

[slider]

so?? where is this thing going to be?

[ROOK1]

Probably my place if this is the list. I think I can squeeze you all in.

XJEEPER
Flash
Slider
DrMoab
XJBANKER
tuxxj
justme and son

[slider]

i think that's it. but it's flash and wife,slider and wife and probley 2 kids, drmoab and wife, and unknown kids. can we still fit?:D

[Clint]

ATTENTION!!

The location for this clinic has been changed and will be located at
Cutrubus Jeep in Layton.

Time will be 10am.

Address:

1234 N Main
Layton

[ROOK1]

ATTENTION!!

The location for this clinic has been changed and will be located at
Cutrubus Jeep in Layton.

Time will be 10am.

Address:

1234 N Main
Layton

Whew! That was just too many people knowing where I live. :D

This is good, it was sounding like it was going to be a little crowded.

Thanks Clint!

Edit: P.S. I'm out now.

[SCW]

Whew!

Edit: P.S. I'm out now.

lol, dreading the day Chris?

[DrMoab]

Edit: P.S. I'm out now.
wuss.

So whats your excuse? Bring the kids.

[ROOK1]

I'm in. I hope I can find it. Does anyone have the GPS cords? :D

[Clint]

I'm out. Sorry guys.

[tuxxj]

Exactly what kind of cord do you need?

[Clint]

How did it go?

[DrMoab]

How did it go?
It went well. Sorry you couldn't make it.

I hope that people made some sense out of what we were trying to show them. Cutrubus had their White board out with adds on it so we couldn't use it. It made it harder to describe what I was trying to describe.

[XJBANKER]

I thought that it was fun. Great cache to find.

[ROOK1]

Michael and I are hoping to make it down there.

Where did you run off to? We all ended up at the park but never saw you. I hope we didn't leave you behind.