I far prefer paper maps; much more interesting, much more.........agreeable, and pleasant to consult.
I loathe phone maps, and not just because I wear glasses.
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I loathe phone maps, and not just because I wear glasses.
I used to spend hours upon hours looking through the atlas and trying to memorize where everything was geographically. I still love to do this. Actually, I'm quite fascinated with geography.
I still study atlases with undisguised fascination, - maps are fascinating - and, when in funds, love to buy antique maps.
While I love history, I also remain fascinated by geography, and the mapping (and history) of geography.
Old maps have always fascinated me. Fortunately I get to see a lot of them as part of the work that I do.
My wife & daughter don’t understand paper maps. “The top of the map is not necessarily the same as the direction you are facing.” My daughter grew up using maps on her phone so I sort of understand where it came from, in her case. With my wife …. (Well I love her the way she is )
Not when they stop in the middle of the sidewalk/pavements to consult their map. I stand off to the side if I need to.
Well, I do.
I love maps, (paper maps, hard copy maps), both new and old.
(And yes, I am a woman, and an historian, someone who could well have been (aptly) described as a bluestocking around a century ago).
I learned to read paper maps shortly after I learned to actually read (which, due to developmental issues, etc. happened incredibly late, but that's beside the point). I never used GPS until I was a teenager. Also, (slightly unrelated but still important), I learned to write letters shortly after I learned to write. These are two things that have become extremely important, actually.
I think if I didn't know how to read a map, I wouldn't be able to figure out how to get anywhere without a GPS - because the GPS will inevitably fail... nor would I be able to get around a place I'm unfamiliar with (like a college campus or building complex).
And writing letters - well, probably the only reason why I can craft a remotely polite, well-written email is because I learned to do that first. I've seen so many people my age (or older!) who just don't address the recipient by name (which, to me, seems discourteous).
Gosh, I sincerely hope at least some kids are still being taught those things. Not like I'm old or anything, but I'm talking about kids born in the last few years. Learn to read a map and not rely on GPS, and learn to be polite in communication.
And, back to your point, which I realize I strayed from severely - what's so hard about the top of the map not necessarily being the same direction as the direction you're actually facing? I have a really good sense of direction, and I don't get bothered by the top of a map not facing east. Other people I know with a really good sense of direction don't seem to be annoyed by this either.
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Then there was the lady in the car park, backing out, looking at her phone, while she backed out, nearly running me over...
Well, it should be. The first thing we were taught about map-reading in the Army Cadets was to orient the map to the ground, so that the map faced the same way the ground did. Made it harder to get lost, but many still achieved this...
I think there are at least two reasons:
- Some people don't have reliable access to cell phones with map/GPS functionality.
- Some people just prefer using a paper map.
*I actually owned a tape deck and a Tascam 424 mkIII (which broke unfortunately, to no fault of my own), and we have countless vinyls in the house. So yes, although I'm young, I still have experience with analog stuff.
EDIT # 1 million: When I was 8 years old, our family drove all the way to Québec, Canada on a paper map. Sure, we had GPS, etc., but my parents chose not to use it.
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I got the most thoughtful email from my high school's alumni director asking if I can be on a panel for the current seniors about college stuff, but I'll be back at school by the time that'll happen. Of course I'd love to do that, but it just won't work out. What a drag! This is where it would be advantageous to be on a semester schedule, because I'd have the whole month of January off (rather than December). Oh well...
One of the many reasons I hate the holidays lol.
Somehow my phone got broke at the Christmas party lmao I don’t care about the phone itself I care about the selfies I took with it and my phone is charging so hopefully iCloud backs up because my last update on my 15 is from December 6th 🥴
Somehow my phone got broke at the Christmas party lmao I don’t care about the phone itself I care about the selfies I took with it and my phone is charging so hopefully iCloud backs up because my last update on my 15 is from December 6th 🥴
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Gentleman walk kerbside to protect others from getting splashed. True in the US South as well.Here in the US, the convention in cities is to walk to the right of the sidewalk, just like on the road. I always wondered if the British walk to the left side of the sidewalk.
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Saw an academic colleague (whom I haven't seen for a while) for a coffee and a good chat today.
WFH today. Tomorrow and Thursday im in the office.
Then WFH until January.
Where did 2023 go? The last year has flown by. I hope the next one is a better one.
Then WFH until January.
Where did 2023 go? The last year has flown by. I hope the next one is a better one.
I’m in the office tomorrow and WFH on Thursday and Friday. Only going in to collect my wine and say a few false Merry Christmases to the people who will stab me in the back as soon as look at me lol. The least amount of contact with non-family this week the better.
Least amount of contact with the world until January suits me personally. If not longer!
Winter - it is dark so early and for so long - is on my mind.
Would love to be able to sleep until mid March, but, alas, ours is not a species given to hibernation.
Would love to be able to sleep until mid March, but, alas, ours is not a species given to hibernation.
Indeed. I think I’d like to have been born a bear. They have the right idea.
Very good!
It may sound "old fashion", but doing all one can to protect others is a good idea. I walk by the curbside, while my wife and children walk to my right. If it is my wife and children on the sidewalk, she walks by the curbside. Sometimes I feel guilty for not opening the car's door for her...she looks at me with a forgiving smile on her face
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I said that if they wish to do another one in August, I can be a part. The fact that they chose me as one of the possible panelists is not only thoughtful, but as you say, a compliment—and I completely agree.