Author Topic: New integrated Google-Map of WXForum.net members is available (Read 22310 times)

saratogaWX · « **on:** February 23, 2010, 05:32:53 PM »

There is now a Google Member map, thanks to an SMF modification (see the MEMBER MAP in the navigation links).

To place your Station on the map, just view the map and click on the
"Click here to go place your pin if you have not already." at the bottom of the map, or

go to your Profile, Forum Profile Information page

Then find your location on the map, and click to place the marker. You can update the location at any time.

The Map is viewable only by logged-in members and shows the same information visible on your postings in the profile display area.

Enjoy!

Best regards,
Ken

sam2004gp · « **Reply #1 on:** February 23, 2010, 05:42:31 PM »

Cool that is awesome. I just added mine.

skysummit · « **Reply #2 on:** February 23, 2010, 05:50:42 PM »

NICE! I'm #3 for pinning

weather1967 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 23, 2010, 05:53:48 PM »

Very aesome Ken

# pin5 from the long distance Greece

DanS · « **Reply #4 on:** February 23, 2010, 06:44:19 PM »

Thanks Ken, got mine on there too. With just over 2600 members on here that should fill up nicely.

Dan

kray1000 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 23, 2010, 06:48:11 PM »

I think I will place my pin next to Dan's.

Downlinerz2 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 23, 2010, 06:57:48 PM »

Very cool! I have added mine. $\:D/$

tomcj2 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 23, 2010, 10:29:54 PM »

I just pinned mine, it took longer than I expected to get it bang on.

mackbig · « **Reply #8 on:** February 24, 2010, 06:48:19 AM »

Nice. Thanks Ken.

Andrew

DanS · « **Reply #9 on:** February 24, 2010, 06:57:20 AM »

Quote from: kray1000 on February 23, 2010, 06:48:11 PM

I think I will place my pin next to Dan's.

I don't think we'd have to worry about pin crowding over here if you do

but I believe you may have to change your profile's "custom title".

DJMWX86 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 24, 2010, 01:02:34 PM »

Neat.

Downlinerz2 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 24, 2010, 01:54:05 PM »

I saw one interesting thing. When I was signing up I clicked on one of the pins to see what they showed and I saw that in one back yard there were big letters spelling USA (Curly). Awesome. Wish I had done that. $\:D/$

sam2004gp · « **Reply #12 on:** February 24, 2010, 02:47:43 PM »

Quote from: Downlinerz2 on February 24, 2010, 01:54:05 PM

I saw one interesting thing. When I was signing up I clicked on one of the pins to see what they showed and I saw that in one back yard there were big letters spelling USA (Curly). Awesome. Wish I had done that. $\:D/$

Which member was that?

Downlinerz2 · « **Reply #13 on:** February 24, 2010, 04:14:43 PM »

Quote from: sam2004gp on February 24, 2010, 02:47:43 PM

Quote from: Downlinerz2 on February 24, 2010, 01:54:05 PM
I saw one interesting thing. When I was signing up I clicked on one of the pins to see what they showed and I saw that in one back yard there were big letters spelling USA (Curly). Awesome. Wish I had done that. $\:D/$
Which member was that?

All it says is Curly. The pin is in Elkhart Indiana.
Also says: Michiana Weather

sam2004gp · « **Reply #14 on:** February 24, 2010, 04:58:29 PM »

Quote from: Downlinerz2 on February 24, 2010, 04:14:43 PM

Quote from: sam2004gp on February 24, 2010, 02:47:43 PM
Quote from: Downlinerz2 on February 24, 2010, 01:54:05 PM
I saw one interesting thing. When I was signing up I clicked on one of the pins to see what they showed and I saw that in one back yard there were big letters spelling USA (Curly). Awesome. Wish I had done that. $\:D/$
Which member was that?
All it says is Curly. The pin is in Elkhart Indiana.
Also says: Michiana Weather

Yeah funny. I wonder how he knew when the pic would be taken?

Curly · « **Reply #15 on:** February 24, 2010, 07:01:50 PM »

Quote

When I was signing up I clicked on one of the pins to see what they showed and I saw that in one back yard there were big letters spelling USA (Curly).

Yah that's my back yard!

Fertilized USA in the yard back in 2004. I'm in a landing path for SBN airport and thought maybe it would brighten up the day for someone.

Mark / Ohio · « **Reply #16 on:** February 24, 2010, 10:36:43 PM »

I put mine on there same as I have it on Weather Underground at the intersection of the main roads in and out of the area. I'm one of the 50+ houses in a <1/4 mile radius of the pin.

That way I can check out visitors with my binoculars or gun scope and decide whether to shoot or phone you with the actual street name and number.

tomcj2 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 24, 2010, 10:38:09 PM »

I had a neighbour that had another word "installed" in his backyard, but the kids did it with RoundUp.

tomcj2 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 24, 2010, 11:02:10 PM »

Bushman,

I did not know that you lived in Canada.

Downlinerz2 · « **Reply #19 on:** February 24, 2010, 11:48:30 PM »

Quote from: Curly on February 24, 2010, 07:01:50 PM

Quote
When I was signing up I clicked on one of the pins to see what they showed and I saw that in one back yard there were big letters spelling USA (Curly).
Yah that's my back yard!
Fertilized USA in the yard back in 2004. I'm in a landing path for SBN airport and thought maybe it would brighten up the day for someone.

Curly,
Great idea

!! I am going to have to try that. we have planes going into Toledo Express come over quite often. I hope I don't mis-spell what I write

W Thomas · « **Reply #20 on:** February 25, 2010, 04:10:08 PM »

Awesome map!!
Google Maps are a great technology! A lot can be done with them!

W3DRM · « **Reply #21 on:** February 26, 2010, 11:49:48 AM »

Wow Ken - you've done it again - GREAT job

Now, if only Google Earth would update their photos of western Nevada. The photo was taken in 2001 so my station looks like it is one of the sage brush on our lot

I've contacted Google Earth about getting the photo updated. Their reply was that they are concentrating on the more heavily populated and growing areas of the country and have no dates for getting my area redone. Oh well, they have their priorities...

Mark / Ohio · « **Reply #22 on:** February 26, 2010, 11:39:24 PM »

Quote from: W3DRM on February 26, 2010, 11:49:48 AM

....Now, if only Google Earth would update their photos of western Nevada. The photo was taken in 2001 so my station looks like it is one of the sage brush on our lot ...

Ours was taken in 2004. Google has a street view of the house both the front and back since we are on a corner lot that is only a year or two old. I was amazed they even came around our little street.

mackbig · « **Reply #23 on:** February 27, 2010, 08:33:29 AM »

My pic was from 2005, I noticed just the other day, that it got updated this past summer/fall 2009. I can tell exact date actually. We have had one garage sale ever.... just happened to be on the day we got our new pic. So my driveway looks like a bomb went off. Oh well, at least its green and the pool is open. I am used to my google pics being grey, no leaves on trees, and the pools all have black covers on them. I think that is my third google map update I have noticed since ??? google maps became popular. 2001 2005 2009... Not sure if 4 years is by plan or a fluke.

Andrew

W Thomas · « **Reply #24 on:** February 27, 2010, 04:07:42 PM »

Quote from: mackbig on February 27, 2010, 08:33:29 AM

My pic was from 2005, I noticed just the other day, that it got updated this past summer/fall 2009. I can tell exact date actually. We have had one garage sale ever.... just happened to be on the day we got our new pic. So my driveway looks like a bomb went off. Oh well, at least its green and the pool is open. I am used to my google pics being grey, no leaves on trees, and the pools all have black covers on them. I think that is my third google map update I have noticed since ??? google maps became popular. 2001 2005 2009... Not sure if 4 years is by plan or a fluke.

Andrew

Perfect timing eh !
I think mine is at least that old or older. We are not a fast growing area...in fact we are a nothing actually

Don't suppose we will get our picture taken any time soon! Was just watching "Criminal Minds" and Garcia can just pull up a new image anytime she likes!! That's the service we need $\:D/$

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Author Topic: New integrated Google-Map of WXForum.net members is available (Read 22310 times)