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Old 02-01-2010, 04:21 PM   #1
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Anyone got a GPS-enabled cell phone that can be tracked from a website? Would you consider giving someone access to find your position while you're off on a solo ride somewhere?

I told my wife how to use the "Find my iPhone" feature online if I'm way overdue after a solo ride. It's not foolproof (my phone has to be on and functional), but it seems like a bit of added safety.
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Old 02-01-2010, 04:40 PM   #2
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Probably a good idea.
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Old 02-01-2010, 04:40 PM   #3
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its not a BAD idea, but I'd make sure never to take the bike and go out to cheat on her....
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Old 02-01-2010, 04:44 PM   #4
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its not a BAD idea, but I'd make sure never to take the bike and go out to cheat on her....
Or just leave the phone at church!
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Or just leave the phone at church!
Good plan.
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Old 02-01-2010, 05:20 PM   #6
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Good plan.
Not for me, karen knows I will be struck by lightning if I ever go into a church, AMJ confirmed it too. So if its there she knows I am up to no good.
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Not for me, karen knows I will be struck by lightning if I ever go into a church, AMJ confirmed it too. So if its there she knows I am up to no good.
That makes two of us.
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Old 02-01-2010, 04:48 PM   #8
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Mine had google latitude. I've never used it. I've thought about it, but never used it.
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Old 02-01-2010, 05:02 PM   #9
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You just opened the door buddy....
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Old 02-01-2010, 09:16 PM   #10
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You just opened the door buddy....
To what?
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