February 2, 2010

Compass Coordinates

C is for compass.
A compass is a convenient contraption to keep a person on track.

Comprehending the coordinates is a chore for a child, but not so complicated for an adult. 

A GPS has a built-in compass, but batteries can conk out, or electronics can crash.
A cairn could conduct a canny boy scout under clear conditions, but in inclement weather, when landmarks are disguised by dense clouds, compass coordinates can set the course.
A simple compass and map consign comfort and direction to any lost traveler.
Certainly, no kid's knapsack is complete without a compass.

Happy birthday to Eric, once a cute cub scout and now a cool compass, computer code, and mountain climbing guru.

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20 comments:

  1. I love it. GPSr's are nice but a compass and a map is the best security blanket.

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  2. Happy Birthday to gorgeous Eric. A compass is even beyond me ... & that blasted GPS talks back to me!
    Chuckle!

    Pop over for our giveaway, if you haven't ......

    Happy Valentine's ~
    TTFN ~ Marydon

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  3. I bet Eric does some intense outdoor activities! I cannot read a compass so no one should follow me!

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  4. Great C's today Janie.
    happy birthday to Eric..he looks so cold in that photo!!!

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  5. whooo weee he looks cold...tell him Happy Birthday...

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  6. Great "C" word, Janie... I had to snicker a bit since --even with all of the new-fangled technology, we still need those older things, just like a good ole' compass.

    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  7. Forgot to say "Happy Birthday" to Eric.. What a handsome young man.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  8. Happy birthday Eric:-) (My husband's birthday is 3rd February)
    Great post - can't beat a compass for competency!

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  9. Could Eric come with me to read the compass? If not, Happy B-day anyway!

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  10. What a great post. It's nice to know that others still rely on a compass as well as a GPS! We do have the same hiking unit that you pictured.
    Happy Birthday to Eric.

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  11. I like how you worked in the cairn and also made it a homage to your sons birthday with photos past and present. Your efficiency of words and photos approaches blog post perfection, truly. Those cairns are always a welcome relief to see.

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  12. Can't get completely confused with a compass. Love the cub scout shot best.
    Happy Birthday Day Eric. Keep cool with your life compass.

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  13. Happy Birthday to handsome Eric and lots of kisses to him.

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  14. Quite a compliment to Eric, well done!

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  15. This is a fun compass post. Happy Birthday Eric!

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  16. Happy birthday Eric. I 've never worked a compass but use a GPS when necessart in the city.

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  17. Me again. I passed on an award to you today.

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  18. Janie, you do so well at the abc's meme. Your post is wonderful and there is nothing better, maybe not easier but better than a compass to finding your direction.
    Have a wonderful day and smiles

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  19. so creative! love the cub scout!

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  20. quite interesting article. I would love to follow you on twitter.

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