Re: CSI Miami - I know it's just TV, but...

From: Gary S. (Idontwantspam_at_net)
Date: 11/15/04 

Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2004 11:38:22 GMT

On Mon, 15 Nov 2004 09:08:02 GMT, "Walter Wright"
<unknown.mail@virgin.net> wrote:

>"Osugeography" <osugeography@aol.com> wrote in message
>news:20041112163343.00405.00000677@mb-m17.aol.com...
>>
>> Yes, it is:
>> N 37d 02m 03s
>> W 100d 54m 38s
>
>When I try and set these co-ordinates in my 2610 as my 'HOME' waypoint, I
>get the error message "There's no place like home". Is this normal?
>Also, if I just move the map pointer over that area, the display goes black
>& white! What's going on??
>
Entering those coordinates into a street mapping program, and a minute
with Google, provided the answer.

This looks like an "Easter Egg" programmed in by the people at Garmin,
who would know about Kansas history, real and imagined.

The below URL will clear up the mystery: (spaced as it is a spoiler)

http://www.sewardcountymuseum.com/sections/dorothy/index.html

The black and white is a cute extra touch for those who remember the
right movie.

Happy trails,
Gary (net.yogi.bear)
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