I've gone to the clinic enough times that I don't need driving directions, but right before I left the house I pulled up the location on Google Maps to figure out how long it would take to get there. The time suggestion was perfect, and I pulled into the lot two minutes before the appointed time.
After saying goodbye to Pimento I headed towards a nearby thrift store outlet (where you pay by the pound) for a thrifting adventure. This time I needed to rely on Google Maps, but after two blocks I discovered a problem. Google wanted me to go straight through an intersection, but across the intersection the street turned into one way!
I knew enough about the area that turning right seemed logical. Maps
recalculated and gave me a new route, but when I arrived at the new suggested
turn I saw that street was also one way. As was the next suggested one. Eventually
I came to a street I was pretty sure would get me there. It did, although ultimately my
trip took twice as long as Google said it would.
Five years ago today: SO True!
Either way you are taking good care of Pimento! So Google maps can mess up good to knoe. -Christine cmkk79.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteSorry for the typos -Christine
DeleteGood thing you didn't blindly follow!
ReplyDeleteI agree.
DeleteI’m hoping Pimento is in good health - he sure is a cutie.
ReplyDeleteHe seems to have recovered from his crisis, although there are some underlying issues from his time spent on the streets.
DeleteIt has happened to me that I am leaving a hospital,
ReplyDeleteupset and being on an unknown road and it keeps telling me it is recalculating.... luckily I managed to get home through unknown roads!!
I thought I would never make it!!
I had put it on the shortest route...
hope all goes well for Pimento!
How scary for you!
Delete"where you pay by the pound" What's the name? I could fill up what's left of the space in my basement.
ReplyDeleteMers Goodwill
DeleteSt. Vincent de Paul-close to Christy and Kingshighway.
DeleteWe have a Goodwill Outlet Warehouse too where you pay by the Pound. I used to go quite often but after COVID they changed the way they run it and I didn't like it at all so haven't been back since.
ReplyDeleteI've been to a Goodwill warehouse, but it's been a long time.
DeleteSatNavs aren't always up to date, which can lead to difficulties. Did you find anything you couldn't resist in the charity shop?
ReplyDeleteThis part of town was developed in the early 1900s, so Google doesn't get a pass this time. I ended up buying a couple of clothes items and some holiday things.
DeleteGoogle maps is often wrong. A lot of times they don't know one way streets! I wish I had a goodwill store like that by me!
ReplyDeleteI am finding more and more issues with Google Maps, but in my opinion it's still better than the native iPhone app.
DeleteGoogle maps can really get you in a mess when traveling in the Dallas area. The last time we were there, it took us on streets that I did not feel was very safe. Next time...we will travel the route that we remember from days gone by. glad you made it to your destination.
ReplyDeleteHope the cat is gonna be okay. Great that they can see pound pets.
ReplyDeleteGet anything good at the thrift store?
PS: Will for sure share the new air fry lid. I'm gonna play, play, play