I’ve decided on the Garmin nuvi.
I know I want the 4.3″ size. After that, the decision becomes more complicated. Maybe someone can help me with this. I have no experience with GPS devices. The 1390 LMT (Lifetime Traffic and Maps Update) costs $178. The 1350 LMT costs $148. The only difference that I can see is the more expensive model allows you talk on the phone handsfree. I don’t care about that, so the $178 one is out.
So what’s so complicated about that?
Well, a friend at work has a GPS that her mother gave her which only cost about $89. It does not have the LMT after the model number. I asked her about this and she said, “Big deal, I can update my Garmin from my computer for free. I do it all the time. No problem.” Now I don’t know whether to spring for the $148 model or save about sixty bucks buying the $89 model.
My retirement lunch is postponed until tomorrow.
First thing this morning we had a faculty meeting which outlined all the things that had to be done today. Since everyone felt very pressured, including me, I offered that we wait until tomorrow so we can enjoy ourselves. This was a relief to all.
The goodbyes have begun . . . and gifts!
Having given the keys to the Honda to a friend at work, I caught a ride home with another co-worker friend (the same one who rescued me when the Perfect Tow Vehicle wouldn’t start.). On the way home she presented me with a large, red, University of Georgia bag of gifts and said, “Now you can’t open the bag until you are on the road to your adventure.”
Yeah, right.
Do you think she wants me to remember my friends back in Georgia?
As soon as I was in my door I tossed out the tissue paper and discovered boxes of cookies, more UGA stuff (a cap, license plate, lanyard) and a signal horn! She’s a master gift-giver. Her gifts always have a touch of humor. I laughed out loud and promptly ate six, to-die-for cookies!
Later, while trying to think of something to write about, I thought . . . I know . . .
I’ll show off my new signal horn!
It says on the back of the package under Uses: “Alerting right of way.” I think it will also come in handy to scare off any campsite critters wanting to steal my lunch!
rvsue
rvsue and her canine crew 