Re: Sometimes it's hard to be a fan of GPS...

Wicked Uncle Nigel <wun@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, darsy
<darsy@xxxxxxxxxxxx> typed

GPS is for morons.

Why, you...

If I could only find your house, I'd punch you for that.

I don't think any GPS-fan has ever found my house...

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d.
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