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Google Member Map…can we get one going?
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Sep 3, 2011 at 8:58 am #1278859
I come across BPL members randomly in the forums that are in the area. I'd love it if I could go to a member map (http://custom.simplemachines.org/mods/index.php?mod=1010) where I could look up members in my area who might be potential hiking partners….or heck, across the country if I want to fly out and hit the West coast. The map would of course be optional, if you don't want your location on a map, don't sign up.
Thoughts? Has this been brought up before? It'd be great for a NE guy where there isn't a big concentration of BPL members (least that I know of hehe.)
Thanks,
Bryce
http://custom.simplemachines.org/mods/index.php?mod=1010Sep 3, 2011 at 12:31 pm #1775727That sounds way cool. Where do I sign up? :)
Sep 3, 2011 at 12:34 pm #1775728I'm not even sure my state is on the map. ;-p
I might participate, someone has to be a dot down here on the border.
Sep 3, 2011 at 1:25 pm #1775738They have that going on Hammock Forums. Really lets you see that most of the hangers live along the AT.
Sep 10, 2011 at 6:20 pm #1778252Okay, here we go. I think this should work:
Sep 10, 2011 at 6:26 pm #1778254Cool Worked for me. Thanks
Good idea on including a link to your profile.Sep 10, 2011 at 7:05 pm #1778267+1 to Ken's post. Thanks, Chris.
Sep 10, 2011 at 7:06 pm #1778268Worked for me. Thanks for setting it up Chris.
Sep 10, 2011 at 8:29 pm #1778292Hey Chris-
I've been doing some other mapping stuff with arcmap and G-maps, wondering how you set this up. Do you mind giving a brief on the details?
Sep 10, 2011 at 8:48 pm #1778296Tyler, make sure to put in some contact info.
Take a look at this: http://maps.google.com/support/bin/static.py?page=guide.cs&guide=21670&topic=21676&answer=144365
Sep 10, 2011 at 11:01 pm #1778325Great idea for contacting people with local knowledge and a visual of where we all live. Cool.
Sep 11, 2011 at 5:50 am #1778365Wonderful!
I'm in, and don't forget to click the "save to my places", so you can see it all the time. I love it!
Sep 11, 2011 at 7:48 am #1778393Added mine… Good idea here!
Sep 11, 2011 at 7:53 am #1778397….to the nearest member. :(
Sep 11, 2011 at 8:19 am #1778404Thanks Chris
Howdy neighbor
So, how do you see the map with little markers on the map where everyone is or am I just doing something wrong?
Sep 11, 2011 at 8:34 am #1778407Jerry. Do you have a Google account? You have to sign in to see it.
Sep 11, 2011 at 8:47 am #1778411Okay, I logged in – it has my google email address at upper right
Still no icons on the map where people are
It let me enter my name
I love computers : ) I love diagnosing obscure problems : ) What operating system do you have? Try re-booting your computer,…
Sep 11, 2011 at 8:51 am #1778413Sep 11, 2011 at 8:56 am #1778414Thanks Ken – I tried to clarify the instructions – somehow you ended up in the Pacific Ocean!
Sep 11, 2011 at 9:03 am #1778415@Chris. I had located myself properly, but it seems that I have been moved. I moved back.
Sep 11, 2011 at 9:07 am #1778416Huh – apparently you can move the pin just by clicking and dragging – even without being in edit mode. That could be dangerous.
Sep 11, 2011 at 10:02 am #1778431Thanks for doing this, pretty cool. Worked for me.
Sep 11, 2011 at 10:05 am #1778433Worked for me. Thanks for setting it up.
Sep 11, 2011 at 2:38 pm #1778511Stinking Californians.
That is all.
Sep 11, 2011 at 3:14 pm #1778524It is definitley ridiculous how many Californians are on here,
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