Comments on: The Ass Pilot ™ http://www.pleasantrevolution.net/2005/09/19/the-ass-pilot-tm/ tools, soundrack, thoughts, and images for a pleasant revolution Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:49:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Mike http://www.pleasantrevolution.net/2005/09/19/the-ass-pilot-tm/#comment-54 Mike Sun, 15 Jan 2006 16:44:43 +0000 http://www18.a2hosting.com/~pleasant/2005/09/19/the-ass-pilot-tm/#comment-54 You've just re-re-re-re-reinvented the Hipster PDA (http://43folders.com/2004/09/introducing_the.html) You’ve just re-re-re-re-reinvented the Hipster PDA (http://43folders.com/2004/09/introducing_the.html)

]]> By: ragnar http://www.pleasantrevolution.net/2005/09/19/the-ass-pilot-tm/#comment-53 ragnar Fri, 07 Oct 2005 15:10:42 +0000 http://www18.a2hosting.com/~pleasant/2005/09/19/the-ass-pilot-tm/#comment-53 i print my ass pilot in columns and then cut the paper into strips, staple them together for superior slidability. i print my ass pilot in columns and then cut the paper into strips, staple them together for superior slidability.

]]> By: howling wolf http://www.pleasantrevolution.net/2005/09/19/the-ass-pilot-tm/#comment-52 howling wolf Sat, 01 Oct 2005 21:49:19 +0000 http://www18.a2hosting.com/~pleasant/2005/09/19/the-ass-pilot-tm/#comment-52 INNOVATION: 1. Fold your ass pilot so the addresses face out. This makes for easy reference when having to check your ass pilot while biking. ADD-ON: AssNavigator™ (LA-inspired) - Since google maps doesn't (yet) provide bicycling directions, but has the best maps around (I use BikeMetro.com, for elevations only at the moment), instead of printing the driving directions, use the map as a reference and chart your own route on a piece of scrap paper as follows: 1. Clearly right the address and phone number of your destination at the top left corer of the page. 2. Right the directions VERY simply on the left side of the paper (i suggest the following format: Direction, Street Name, Distance, e.g. Right Beverly 4.5 miles). 3. Sketch a map on right labeling key streets and reference points. This process makes you visualize your route serving as a pneumonic tool for recall later during your ride. 4. Fold the paper in half horizontally, then veritically. 5. Place folded piece of paper in empty ass pocket adjacent to your AssPilot™. Being in a separate pocket, you won't have to fumble around to get the right one. INNOVATION:
1. Fold your ass pilot so the addresses face out. This makes for easy reference when having to check your ass pilot while biking.

ADD-ON:
AssNavigator™ (LA-inspired) - Since google maps doesn’t (yet) provide bicycling directions, but has the best maps around (I use BikeMetro.com, for elevations only at the moment), instead of printing the driving directions, use the map as a reference and chart your own route on a piece of scrap paper as follows:
1. Clearly right the address and phone number of your destination at the top left corer of the page.
2. Right the directions VERY simply on the left side of the paper (i suggest the following format: Direction, Street Name, Distance, e.g. Right Beverly 4.5 miles).
3. Sketch a map on right labeling key streets and reference points. This process makes you visualize your route serving as a pneumonic tool for recall later during your ride.
4. Fold the paper in half horizontally, then veritically.
5. Place folded piece of paper in empty ass pocket adjacent to your AssPilot™. Being in a separate pocket, you won’t have to fumble around to get the right one.

]]> By: ailecia http://www.pleasantrevolution.net/2005/09/19/the-ass-pilot-tm/#comment-51 ailecia Fri, 30 Sep 2005 03:59:43 +0000 http://www18.a2hosting.com/~pleasant/2005/09/19/the-ass-pilot-tm/#comment-51 dude, i totally already do this! good to know there are other dorks out there who think of things like this! dude, i totally already do this! good to know there are other dorks out there who think of things like this!

]]> By: Jim http://www.pleasantrevolution.net/2005/09/19/the-ass-pilot-tm/#comment-50 Jim Tue, 20 Sep 2005 12:16:39 +0000 http://www18.a2hosting.com/~pleasant/2005/09/19/the-ass-pilot-tm/#comment-50 I had one of those Palm computers, blew $500 on it. What a waste! Aside from the mind-numbing solitaire type cames that were installed on it, it had no functionality beyond what the ass pilot offers. After about two weeks of pretending my new gizmo was a useful addition to my life, I cracked the screen, rendering it useless. I found out it would cost about $300 to fix it...and of course I didn't buy the 'extended warranty'. It is now a very fancy looking paper weight. Interestingly enough, I don't miss the damned thing at all. I never had that many friends or phone numbers to organize anyway. I had one of those Palm computers, blew $500 on it. What a waste! Aside from the mind-numbing solitaire type cames that were installed on it, it had no functionality beyond what the ass pilot offers. After about two weeks of pretending my new gizmo was a useful addition to my life, I cracked the screen, rendering it useless. I found out it would cost about $300 to fix it…and of course I didn’t buy the ‘extended warranty’. It is now a very fancy looking paper weight. Interestingly enough, I don’t miss the damned thing at all. I never had that many friends or phone numbers to organize anyway.

]]> By: howling wolf http://www.pleasantrevolution.net/2005/09/19/the-ass-pilot-tm/#comment-49 howling wolf Tue, 20 Sep 2005 03:58:03 +0000 http://www18.a2hosting.com/~pleasant/2005/09/19/the-ass-pilot-tm/#comment-49 Not since I pioneered the electronic personal organizer with P.A.L. (Personal Archival Log) in the mid-90's (only to be beat to market by Palm) have I encountered such a revolutionary concept for personal record keeping. The integration of smart design, practicality and simplicity along with minimal use of natural resources marks the onset of the post-Palm world of personal communications. A masterpiece in engineering. Not since I pioneered the electronic personal organizer with P.A.L. (Personal Archival Log) in the mid-90’s (only to be beat to market by Palm) have I encountered such a revolutionary concept for personal record keeping. The integration of smart design, practicality and simplicity along with minimal use of natural resources marks the onset of the post-Palm world of personal communications. A masterpiece in engineering.

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