Work Flow with Clients

How many times do we as designer sit down for an impromptu cup of coffee or drinks and end of chatting up a new project.  Traditionally this often lead to the nearest scrap (often the napkin) to sketch out a idea.  Wouldnt it be helpful if that napkin came with some data attached, say the site that was being discussed or some photos of existing conditions.

Recently this occoured, sitting with my aunt and uncle in comox bc discussing ideas for updating the exterior of their home to a more contemporay look.  During the conversation with a couple quick screen grabs for google earth and google street view I was able to have existing images, add some sketches over the top all while talking through with them the ideas.  An amzing collabrative and informative workflow allowing all of the member to at least appear to be in understanding of the intent.