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Jan 15, 2019 06:58:38 #

olsonsview

I got it immediately, it was cute, you just forgot to add: Ba-da Boom!

Jan 15, 2019 07:42:24 #

Cecil Webb

What the heck is up with all the ads showing up on my fav. blog (Ug Hhog), they're at the beginning and throughout the whole page. How can I turn them off? I may have to find something else to read, I refuse to have advertising pushed on me.

Jan 15, 2019 07:57:06 #

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

Jerry, I need a compass for my new boat. Ritchie is the name that comes to mind.
I already have a Garmin GPS for it.

Jan 15, 2019 08:21:14 #

dpfoto Loc: Cape Coral, FL

I don't buy Fords at all. Made THAT mistake 3 times in my 60 years of driving! ALL THREE were lemons.

Jan 15, 2019 08:26:00 #

Jazztrader

jerryc41 wrote:

If you plan to buy a good quality compass, avoid Tates. It's been known for over one hundred years that Tates compasses are unreliable. "He who has a Tates is lost."

Good to see the neurons are still firing, Jerry!

Jan 15, 2019 08:30:36 #

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

It was Jerry!! Some just don't "get it"!
Mark

jerryc41 wrote:

Sorry, but this was supposed to be a humorous post.

http://daviddilworth.com/pol/worlds-funniest-compass-tates-compass/
http://www.ultimatecampresource.com/site/camp-activity/john-tate-s-compass.html

Jan 15, 2019 10:14:37 #

Denny45acp Loc: Sparta,Michigan

Get a good bace line compass and learn how to use it.

Jan 15, 2019 10:19:56 #

TomC. Loc: Bel Air, MD

jerryc41 wrote:

Sorry, but this was supposed to be a humorous post.

http://daviddilworth.com/pol/worlds-funniest-compass-tates-compass/
http://www.ultimatecampresource.com/site/camp-activity/john-tate-s-compass.html

I "got" it, Jerry. I guess some of the others didn't. Funny nonetheless.

Jan 15, 2019 10:38:51 #

wareagle

As a forester that uses a compass daily you cant beat a Silva

Jan 15, 2019 10:50:43 #

olemikey Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida

rmalarz wrote:

Along with that, the north pole is wandering a bit faster than anticipated.
--Bob

It keeps Santa on his toes!!!!!

Jan 15, 2019 10:57:01 #

bobmcculloch Loc: NYC, NY

A boat compass need to be mounted and compensated for the magnetic items in the boat, if you move a large iron or steel item you need to re do the compensation, BTW my personal preference is for a flat card type of compass over a direct read, if positioning will allow, more instinctive piloting IMHO.

Jan 15, 2019 10:58:17 #

bobmcculloch Loc: NYC, NY

I also suggest a USCG Aux Safety course that includes navigation. Bob.

Jan 15, 2019 11:19:14 #

PhotoPhred Loc: Cheyney, Pa

jerryc41 wrote:

If you plan to buy a good quality compass, avoid Tates. It's been known for over one hundred years that Tates compasses are unreliable. "He who has a Tates is lost."

I got it, very silly. I'm surprised at how many took you seriously. Thanks.

Jan 15, 2019 11:35:35 #

LittleRed

Gee Whizz, you mean there's no Tate's Compass Company 😁😜😢🤧🤧. What am I todo now. I'll be lost without one. 😳😳

LittleRed (Ron)

(Haven't heard about Tate's in quite awhile. Thanks Jerry for posting, twas an interesting thread)

Jan 15, 2019 11:36:37 #

tallshooter

Got it!!, however 2nd the boy scout compass.

ecobin wrote:

Google maps works better than any in car system that we’ve had; and my daughters and friends agree.
The iPhone compass app is awesome.
My 60+ year old Boy Scout compass works fine also.

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