Point


Debbie’s theme for One Word Sunday this week is Point.

I probably have many photos with different types of points on them, which would have worked with this theme, but I remembered I had a tiny compass. I don’t tend to use the compass very often, but my inspiration pointed me in that direction!

I took the photo, not entirely sure whether I was using the compass correctly. I presume that dot on the side needs to be used, but I wanted the red point pointing towards the North point for some reason. The compass was on a flat surface, but North just wouldn’t keep still. This photo was the best I could take.

However, if that dot on the side should be used, it would appear I’m facing the wrong way, with the North point being towards the South, and the South point towards the North. This, in turn, would mean that my red point is pointing East and not North as I’d originally planned.

That said, there are many points in this post so I think it fits the theme.

As for using a compass, does anyone have any pointers?

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24 responses to “Point”

  1. Debbie Smyth avatar

    The compass is a great choice, Tom. The ramblings may sometimes be circular, but you’ve got a well pointed post this week 🙂 🙂 🙂

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    1. Tom avatar

      Thanks, Debbie. Ramblings and compasses go hand in hand at times! 😀

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  2. ladysighs avatar

    What’s the point?

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    1. Tom avatar

      My point exactly, Ladysighs. I think! 🤣

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      1. ladysighs avatar

        Tsk tsk. No thinking allowed.

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        1. Tom avatar

          … I’m always thinking! 🤔🙂

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  3. Chris Hall avatar

    Give me a compass, give me a map… I’ve recently realised that sometimes GPS is best! 😉

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    1. Tom avatar

      🤣 I also find road signs useful, Chris! 😄

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      1. Chris Hall avatar

        Aha, but not in Botswana. Led to all kinds of confusion!

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        1. Tom avatar

          As do some of the road signs here, thinking about it. Birmingham springs to mind.
          Look at that! From Botswana to Birmingham in the blink of an eye! 🤣

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  4. anotherday2paradise avatar

    Good one, Tom. Now , I’m also confused. I’ll stick with my trusty GPS. 😅

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    1. Tom avatar

      Thanks, Sylvia. Good idea. Don’t rely on me for directions! 🙄🤣

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  5. bcparkison avatar

    Haven’t I read somewhere that the poles are changing.? Could be very confusing.

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    1. Tom avatar

      That could explain why North wouldn’t keep still for the photograph, Beverly! 🙂

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  6. sustainabilitea avatar

    Tom, well done! Your photo encompasses all points. 🙂

    janet

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    1. Tom avatar

      Thanks Janet. All points covered to a certain degree at least. 😊

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      1. sustainabilitea avatar

        360 of them. You’ve come full circle.

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        1. Tom avatar

          😇🤣😉

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  7. Karen avatar

    I have a degree in geography and not a clue how to use a compass 🤣

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    1. Tom avatar

      I have a feeling, Karen, compasses belong to that group of objects that we all just know how to use, when we need to use them. Otherwise, we’re clueless! 😄

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  8. prenin avatar

    The needle always points North/South, so you rotate until you and the compass are both looking north which aligns the map in your hands with due north allowing you to get an accurate direction on the map.

    Simple! 🙂 ❤

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    1. Tom avatar

      When you put it that way, Prenin! 🤣
      I’ll probably know how to use it when I need to, but knowing me, when I need to use it, I’ll probably find I haven’t got it on me! 😊🤣

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