“She” talks. And I listen. With a touch of a button, she provides both text and verbal driving directions. She also gives me live traffic updates and is compatible with my Bluetooth wireless. Her “points of interest” feature is my favorite. Based on my location, she lists nearby food, gas, transit, lodging, banks, recreation, entertainment, attractions, hospitals, and auto services. Oh yeah, and shopping. Thanks to her, I now know my way to Phipps Plaza and Lenox Square. God love her, she’s the gift that keeps giving.
G surprised me with my insta-friend for my 29th birthday. To say that I am “directionally challenged” would be a huge understatement. To put it mildly, I get lost, and I mean really lost, just about anytime I leave my comfort zone. Worse that my sense of direction is my absolute refusal to stop and ask for directions. This in turn means that MR and I ride aimlessly around the big city of Atlanta on average of about 3 hours a week. But not anymore. The possibilities are endless with my new sidekick, “Greta Garmin”! I can’t wait to see where she takes me today!
Thanks to everyone for the sweet Birthday wishes! On Thursday, I took MR to Gran C and Big Daddy’s for the weekend. Later that night, G and I went out, childless, for a special birthday dinner at PF Changs. On Friday, we met Hannah, Brantley, Kate and Wes for dinner and drinks at a Mexican restaurant.
Saturday was all about the Wings Over Marietta Air Show at Dobbins air reserve base. Fortunately for me, cooler weather, long lines, and a big crowd had us home by halftime for the GA/Vandy game. The highlight of Saturday was meeting Big Daddy and Gran C in Dacula to pick up Mary Reese. It had only been 3 days, but I swear she had grown a mile! A big thanks to mom and dad for taking such good care of our sweet baby girl!
On Sunday, we watched the airshow from our front porch. For some reason, I feel like that statement should be followed by, “you might be a redneck if…” Regardless, we sat outside for hours, took no fewer than 300 pictures, and ooed and ahed at the various aircrafts as they flew directly over our house.
I’m sure once MR gets word of my new friend, she’s gonna want her own “Greta Garmin” for Lil’ Miss Rosy.
Enjoy your toy, friend! Mine has a British accent and sometime I use him around Austin just to hear him speak! It can be a riot sometimes!
That was the perfect gift for you. Good job, G.
Glad you two got some alone time (hope you worked on a nephew for me), and that mom and dad got MR all to themselves.
Still think it is hilarious that you went to an air show!
That sounds like an awesome present! My mom has one and she loves it! We got one when we rented a car in London and the British accent was hilarious!
Yeah, I think that Santa needs to bring a Lil Greta for Miss Rosy….
Happpppy Birthday!!! What a fun and exciting weekend:) I can’t believe you had three days to yourself, so jealous!!! Miss you:)
It looks like you enjoyed a wonderful birthday weekend!! I’m so glad, you deserve it!
Walker is going to be a dalmation for Halloween. It’s precious and here’s hoping he keeps it on longer than 2 minutes!
What about MR?