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Title: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 22 March 2008, 00:10:52
I was wandering through another car forum earlier today and came accross a group of car owner members who have made use of a free feature on the net which allows us all to see where each other are. It has proven really popular and there are many members in the map I saw.

Obviously the more the uptake the richer the value, which is true of most web-based things really.

I've created a private area for the OOF members and you're all welcome to log on and add yourself. Please don't feel you need to give your EXACT location if you want to remain partially anonymous (mine is bang on), but it would be great to get a general idea of our distribution and proximity to nearby members.

To access the map click here (http://www.zeemaps.com/map?group=75196&x=-3.6694&y=54.4317&z=11)

http://www.zeemaps.com/omegaowners

Please PM me for the password

If this catches on perhaps this could become sticky? (mods? I'd be happy to hand over the moderator password for you to change)
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Vamps on 22 March 2008, 00:20:42
Good idea, I am in. Tis about 6 houses out, but near enough. :y :y :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Kevin Wood on 22 March 2008, 00:38:04
Added. Also a few houses out but can't see how to correct it.

Kevin
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 22 March 2008, 01:08:39
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Added. Also a few houses out but can't see how to correct it.

Kevin

If anyone wants me to correct it then let me have your address (or just full postcode) by PM

I see there's 4 of us already!  :y

Nathan
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Cav9_4 on 22 March 2008, 01:10:36
Added mine,mines about a mile out though!....funnily enough it's near a house i got my eye on...lol
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Vamps on 22 March 2008, 01:21:59
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Added. Also a few houses out but can't see how to correct it.

Kevin

If anyone wants me to correct it then let me have your address by PM

I see there's 4 of us already!  :y

Nathan

I used my address, but on any map on the net it is always out by 6 houses, must be to do with the post code covering quite a wide range.
 :)
If you can't find me just look for the mig on the drive. :D :D :D

Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Vamps on 22 March 2008, 01:26:54
I am 5th to the left of the pointer, the semi, not the bungalow with the big drive, a pit in the double garage, with the motorbike, and a train set in a bedroom. :D
I have their alarm code and door key.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Don't even think about it.
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: file28 on 22 March 2008, 01:44:52
added mine but no zoom available for my area my still be running on steam but marker added to map
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: dippydave on 22 March 2008, 02:56:11
lol  ;D ;D it's put me in the middle of the bloomin royal park!

woopee i live in an area of outstanding natural beauty!  :o
or whatever they've decidied to call it at the mo,

anyway, great idea Nathan, can't wait to see the map fill up! :y :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: mrjimbo on 22 March 2008, 04:18:01
Added mine, only 100yds out aswell  :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: ScottW on 22 March 2008, 06:08:56
Added mine, great idea to start this.
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 22 March 2008, 06:58:35
I've fixed the duplicate Simon, thanks for letting me know.

If you find that you've got a mrker in the wrong place, I can move it rather than create duplicates.

It is much harder to remove markers than move them.

 :y :y :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 22 March 2008, 07:08:30
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Added. Also a few houses out but can't see how to correct it.

Kevin

If anyone wants me to correct it then let me have your address (or just full postcode) by PM

I see there's 4 of us already!  :y

Nathan

I used my address, but on any map on the net it is always out by 6 houses, must be to do with the post code covering quite a wide range.
 :)
If you can't find me just look for the mig on the drive. :D :D :D


Toward the end of the process it brings up a dialog box with fields of which 1 is your postcode with the last 2 digits missing.

Add your last 2 digits before clicking "Submit" and it will home in on you.

Someone has added a marker in Chirk near Wrecsham called "file28", who ever this is, may I add your OOF alias as an identifier to that marker? Durh! I've just spotted the post above, so "file28" is a genuine OOF alias, sorry. :-X
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 22 March 2008, 07:40:23
11; we're doing good  :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: MikeDundee on 22 March 2008, 07:51:28
Can someone check this link and tell me if you see a Thai Village?

http://www.zeemaps.com/map?group=75196&x=-3.6694&y=54.4317&z=11
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: MikeDundee on 22 March 2008, 07:52:55
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Can someone check this link and tell me if you see a Thai Village?

http://www.zeemaps.com/map?group=75196&x=-3.6694&y=54.4317&z=11


Its OK just checked it and id does come up, its the location of my house in Thailand, but if you go into the Hybrid, is only shows the land and not the house, obvioulsy the pics are a couple of years old ::)
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 22 March 2008, 08:09:43
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Can someone check this link and tell me if you see a Thai Village?

http://www.zeemaps.com/map?group=75196&x=-3.6694&y=54.4317&z=11

I get a map of Stirling and Edinburgh, with markers for "ScottW" and "Tomh".
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: MikeDundee on 22 March 2008, 08:13:40
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Can someone check this link and tell me if you see a Thai Village?

http://www.zeemaps.com/map?group=75196&x=-3.6694&y=54.4317&z=11

I get a map of Stirling and Edinburgh, with markers for "ScottW" and "Tomh".

Well I keep getting the village in Thailand ::)
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 22 March 2008, 08:18:12
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Can someone check this link and tell me if you see a Thai Village?

http://www.zeemaps.com/map?group=75196&x=-3.6694&y=54.4317&z=11

I get a map of Stirling and Edinburgh, with markers for "ScottW" and "Tomh".

Well I keep getting the village in Thailand ::)

I think it has cookies, so will be different for you as that is where you last were zoomed in on.
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Debs. on 22 March 2008, 08:21:16
Brill idea!  :y
.....but, I`m struggling; I entered my full postcode but the marker is showing a point 8 miles due east of my location....no matter what I enter as a town/postocode combo and despite clicking "move pointer to show new...." the pointer wont move.  :'(

Great to see where you all are!  ;)
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 22 March 2008, 08:24:50
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Brill idea!  :y
.....but, I`m struggling; I entered my full postcode but the marker is showing a point 8 miles due east of my location....no matter what I enter as a town/postocode combo and despite clicking "move pointer to show new...." the pointer wont move.  :'(

Great to see where you all are!  ;)

I've moved you to slap bang in the middle of Cerrigydrudion. :y

If you need it any more accurate, please let me have your street name or coordinates.
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Marie on 22 March 2008, 08:34:01
im added. im the furtherest south at the mo. :(
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: albitz on 22 March 2008, 08:35:21
done mine(i think) its not far out,just on the wrong side of the road  :),it wont let me look now,i just get a blue screen :-/
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 22 March 2008, 08:39:57
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done mine(i think) its not far out,just on the wrong side of the road  :),it wont let me look now,i just get a blue screen :-/

That's not right. Try closing and re-opening in another browser window.

Let me know by PM if you want it moved and how
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: kris9128 on 22 March 2008, 09:02:57
i'm in.appear tp be the only 1 in the manchester area. pointer is about half a mile from where it should be tho.
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 22 March 2008, 09:06:12
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i'm in.appear tp be the only 1 in the manchester area. pointer is about half a mile from where it should be tho.

PM me with your address; I'll fix it.
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 22 March 2008, 09:25:16
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i'm in.appear tp be the only 1 in the manchester area. pointer is about half a mile from where it should be tho.


Fixed :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: kris9128 on 22 March 2008, 09:29:15
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i'm in.appear tp be the only 1 in the manchester area. pointer is about half a mile from where it should be tho.


Fixed :y


thanx matey.   :y :y :y :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Martin_1962 on 22 March 2008, 09:33:10
ABout 100m out :(
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Ralph on 22 March 2008, 09:33:25
Good Idea, added mine.
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 22 March 2008, 09:46:30
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im added. im the furtherest south at the mo. :(

Great!

I don't think being the furthest South is worthy of a  :(

You'll get more daylight then the rest of us, and what's more, at least from your perspective, we all live in the same direction for you  :y

Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: markey mark on 22 March 2008, 09:51:58
i carnt work it out doh !! put us on bud postcode is dn162hq cheers mark :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: korum on 22 March 2008, 10:09:43
Added mine  :y

And whos the no name in birmingham?
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 22 March 2008, 10:20:39
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i carnt work it out doh !! put us on bud postcode is dn162hq cheers mark :y

Collum Avenue?

Done  :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 22 March 2008, 10:23:11
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Added mine  :y

And whos the no name in birmingham?

DippyDave, I "think" hope I've sorted that issue now.
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Ken T on 22 March 2008, 10:23:51
It put my street in a different town  ;D, so I got my grid location from the GPS and plumbed that in. Looks good :y :y

Ken
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: korum on 22 March 2008, 10:27:21
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Added mine  :y

And whos the no name in birmingham?

DippyDave, I "think" hope I've sorted that issue now.


Yep sorted :y

Oh and you can add pics in the settings if you click on my marker (in derby) you will see it
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: markey mark on 22 March 2008, 10:28:30
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i carnt work it out doh !! put us on bud postcode is dn162hq cheers mark :y

Collum Avenue?

Done  :y
cheers dude  :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: VXL V6 on 22 March 2008, 11:02:35
It's about a mile out for me  ::)

It's placed me in a church carpark....  ;D
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 22 March 2008, 12:07:36
The "Birthday Boy" is added too :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: LFF64 on 22 March 2008, 12:37:39
I have managed to add myself in the right place so its not difficult to do  :D  
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: psl on 22 March 2008, 12:52:23
Added mine :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: albitz on 22 March 2008, 13:02:27
the map is going to get VERY crowded ;D
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 22 March 2008, 13:21:35
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It's about a mile out for me  ::)

It's placed me in a church carpark....  ;D


let me know your address and I can fix it for you
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Kevin Wood on 22 March 2008, 13:22:51
If the postcode isn't accurate you can identify your location by clicking on the map, but I didn't zoom it in enough first and got a house 3 doors down. Probably close enough.

Kevin
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 22 March 2008, 13:24:11
I've got a tag showing in Cheshire, Cheshire as:

WRONG DATA
NO EXIST
Cheshire, Cheshire, United Kingdom

Anyone going to claim it or was this a mistake? I can delete it and someone can try again, or I can populate the information and move it.

Let me know  :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 22 March 2008, 13:37:39
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It's about a mile out for me  ::)

It's placed me in a church carpark....  ;D


let me know your address and I can fix it for you

Sorted  :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 22 March 2008, 13:38:40
Now on to..........

Seems pretty accurate for my place  :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: MaxV6 on 22 March 2008, 13:38:48
to all those missing by miles... click on the map at your location... if you zoom in all the way, you should be able to place your marker precisely where you want it, whether or not your postcode or address or map reference is accurate.

Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 22 March 2008, 13:43:37
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to all those missing by miles... click on the map at your location... if you zoom in all the way, you should be able to place your marker precisely where you want it, whether or not your postcode or address or map reference is accurate.


Oh boy  :y :y :y :y

If people have the facility to move their markers themselves then that will alleviate a lot of work for me.

Thanks a million for that post! :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: CaptainZok on 22 March 2008, 13:50:44
Added, great idea. :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 22 March 2008, 13:54:33
What is the significance of the different colour balloons
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: hotel21 on 22 March 2008, 13:59:40
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What is the significance of the different colour balloons

I think its just your own preference....

Somehow, I managed to get duplicate blue ones a handfull of miles away from each other!  Not sussed how to delete one of them yet.  Anyone assist?
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: CaptainZok on 22 March 2008, 14:03:26
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What is the significance of the different colour balloons

I think its just your own preference....

Somehow, I managed to get duplicate blue ones a handfull of miles away from each other!  Not sussed how to delete one of them yet.  Anyone assist?
Think it has to be done by the maps moderator Broocie.
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Cav9_4 on 22 March 2008, 14:03:56
Would you mind moving mine please,post code NG17 4GE...
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 22 March 2008, 14:04:27
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What is the significance of the different colour balloons


At the moment it's all a bit random,but you and TheBoy are the site administrators, so I was going to discuss the perhaps we should set some guidelines.

My initial thought were to have a colour for each of you as both Admins and Tech2 owners, then perhaps a colour for those who have v6 cam locking kits, then other colours for other useful capabilities, such as wiring and elctrics.

Perhaps even a colour for type of car, but that might get a bit laborious.

What I thought would be worth avoiding is having a colour linked to the amount of posts / status as this would become a nightmare to administrate.

As mentioned right at the top, as you both are site admin, I'd be happy to hand-over or share the moderator password prvelidges with you and TheBoy if you want it.
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: theowletman on 22 March 2008, 14:05:05
About a mile and a half out but close enough.
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 22 March 2008, 14:05:16
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What is the significance of the different colour balloons

I think its just your own preference....

Somehow, I managed to get duplicate blue ones a handfull of miles away from each other!  Not sussed how to delete one of them yet.  Anyone assist?

As a moderator, I can delete.

Which one?
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: hotel21 on 22 March 2008, 14:07:26
The most northerly on the map todate.... I've edited it to show 'delete please'....
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: file28 on 22 March 2008, 14:07:44
Durh! I've just spotted the post above, so "file28" is a genuine OOF alias, sorry
you're welcome ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: CaptainZok on 22 March 2008, 14:08:13
Could you move mine please, postcode BL1 3HB.
TIA
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 22 March 2008, 14:10:09
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Would you mind moving mine please,post code NG17 4GE...
Chatsworth Street / Short Street.

Done :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 22 March 2008, 14:14:09
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Could you move mine please, postcode BL1 3HB.
TIA


Arnold Street or thereabouts.

Done :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Cav9_4 on 22 March 2008, 14:14:19
Chatsworth Street....thanks :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 22 March 2008, 14:16:18
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The most northerly on the map todate.... I've edited it to show 'delete please'....

Done :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: CaptainZok on 22 March 2008, 14:16:54
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Could you move mine please, postcode BL1 3HB.
TIA


Arnold Street or thereabouts.

Done :y
Indeed, cheers :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: dippydave on 22 March 2008, 14:22:20
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Added mine  :y

And whos the no name in birmingham?

DippyDave, I "think" hope I've sorted that issue now.

oh! did i come up as no name?  :'(

nice to see it's there now. indeed the name's Dave!  :)

Thanks!
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 22 March 2008, 14:40:55
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I've got a tag showing in Cheshire, Cheshire as:

WRONG DATA
NO EXIST
Cheshire, Cheshire, United Kingdom

Anyone going to claim it or was this a mistake? I can delete it and someone can try again, or I can populate the information and move it.

Let me know  :y

Going once!

Back in half an hour or so for "Going twice"

Three strikes and then I'll delete it as a mistake as it contains no information at all that might give a clue as to where it came from.
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 22 March 2008, 15:32:23
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I've got a tag showing in Cheshire, Cheshire as:

WRONG DATA
NO EXIST
Cheshire, Cheshire, United Kingdom

Anyone going to claim it or was this a mistake? I can delete it and someone can try again, or I can populate the information and move it.

Let me know  :y

Going once!

Back in half an hour or so for "Going twice"

Three strikes and then I'll delete it as a mistake as it contains no information at all that might give a clue as to where it came from.

Going twice
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 22 March 2008, 15:44:53
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Can someone check this link and tell me if you see a Thai Village?

http://www.zeemaps.com/map?group=75196&x=-3.6694&y=54.4317&z=11


Its OK just checked it and id does come up, its the location of my house in Thailand, but if you go into the Hybrid, is only shows the land and not the house, obvioulsy the pics are a couple of years old ::)


Hi Mike, you're still showing 2 markers in Thailand; the 1st is in WanonNiwhat village and another in Wanbon, just on a lake and about 2 miles NW of the 1st.

Is this correct? If you need one of them removing let me know which.

Ta

Nathan
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 22 March 2008, 15:47:15
I've also spotted another random "No Name" between Devizes and Pewsey out in the the south of the West Country.

Any takers?

I guessed there'd be the odd teething problem.
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 22 March 2008, 16:35:58
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I've got a tag showing in Cheshire, Cheshire as:

WRONG DATA
NO EXIST
Cheshire, Cheshire, United Kingdom

Anyone going to claim it or was this a mistake? I can delete it and someone can try again, or I can populate the information and move it.

Let me know  :y

Going once!

Back in half an hour or so for "Going twice"

Three strikes and then I'll delete it as a mistake as it contains no information at all that might give a clue as to where it came from.

Going twice

Going Thrice... for a final time


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I've also spotted another random "No Name" between Devizes and Pewsey out in the the south of the West Country.

Any takers?

I guessed there'd be the odd teething problem.

I'll be taking this one out too.

Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: lee4206 on 22 March 2008, 16:36:31
Could you move mine its about a mile out post code is so16 9db.
thanks
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 22 March 2008, 16:41:36
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Could you move mine its about a mile out post code is so16 9db.
thanks

Job's a good 'un :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: lee4206 on 22 March 2008, 16:44:00
close enough thanks
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: haj on 22 March 2008, 16:46:27
Albatross,just put in Brighton.Could you move it to BN24FB?TIA.
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 22 March 2008, 17:06:18
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Albatross,just put in Brighton.Could you move it to BN24FB?TIA.

Done  :y




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I've got a tag showing in Cheshire, Cheshire as:

WRONG DATA
NO EXIST
Cheshire, Cheshire, United Kingdom

Anyone going to claim it or was this a mistake? I can delete it and someone can try again, or I can populate the information and move it.

Let me know  :y

Going once!

Back in half an hour or so for "Going twice"

Three strikes and then I'll delete it as a mistake as it contains no information at all that might give a clue as to where it came from.

Going twice

Going Thrice... for a final time


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I've also spotted another random "No Name" between Devizes and Pewsey out in the the south of the West Country.

Any takers?

I guessed there'd be the odd teething problem.

I'll be taking this one out too.


Both done and gone
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 22 March 2008, 17:08:49
Omegaman2 you have 2 markers; 1 smack in the centre of Glasgow and the other smack in the middle of Cumbernauld.

Need both?
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: dbug on 22 March 2008, 17:27:01
Added mine - nş 28 - insisted on putting marker in a place called Finedon - approx 10 miles from where i live!! Cannot get it to move despite correct road, town and post code.
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Big Fra on 22 March 2008, 17:30:28
Done.

Number 48

Good shout Albatross :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 22 March 2008, 17:37:28
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Added mine - nş 28 - insisted on putting marker in a place called Finedon - approx 10 miles from where i live!! Cannot get it to move despite correct road, town and post code.


Sorted  :y

You're just up the road from me.
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Richie London on 22 March 2008, 17:52:02
hey not bad, only about 20ft out  :y

richie
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: HerefordElite on 22 March 2008, 17:57:56
Great idea :y
added mine - out on my own in the welsh marches

Martin's close and so's TheBoy (as the crow flies)
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: haj on 22 March 2008, 18:34:53
Thanx,Albatross.Spot on,right in my back garden :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Dazzler on 22 March 2008, 19:24:37
I have added myself, i see Pat is close by somewhere :-/
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 22 March 2008, 19:49:52
Done .. :y

but I'm soo lonely and far :'(
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Marie on 22 March 2008, 19:59:43
ok so just looked how far out my marker is away and its miles out.

 :'( :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 22 March 2008, 20:07:26
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ok so just looked how far out my marker is away and its miles out.

 :'( :'( :'( :'(


Have a look now; is that any closer?  ;)

Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Marie on 22 March 2008, 20:09:31
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ok so just looked how far out my marker is away and its miles out.

 :'( :'( :'( :'(


Have a look now; is that any closer?  ;)


Spot on cheers. still the furthest south in the uk at the mo. :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 22 March 2008, 20:11:21
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ok so just looked how far out my marker is away and its miles out.

 :'( :'( :'( :'(


Have a look now; is that any closer?  ;)


Spot on cheers. still the furthest south in the uk at the mo. :'( :'( :'(

Lucky you, further South the better IMHO
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Marie on 22 March 2008, 20:13:23
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ok so just looked how far out my marker is away and its miles out.

 :'( :'( :'( :'(


Have a look now; is that any closer?  ;)


Spot on cheers. still the furthest south in the uk at the mo. :'( :'( :'(

Lucky you, further South the better IMHO

Why i have to travel further? and i am miles away from helping hands :'( :'( which is not to good when i am not completely confident with my pair ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: lee4206 on 22 March 2008, 20:17:11
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ok so just looked how far out my marker is away and its miles out.

 :'( :'( :'( :'(


Have a look now; is that any closer?  ;)


Spot on cheers. still the furthest south in the uk at the mo. :'( :'( :'(

Lucky you, further South the better IMHO

lucky are you sure.
I've lived here all my life and it seems everyone up north is much nicer house prices are cheaper ect. The only thing us down south seem to have is slightly warmer weather(sometimes).
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Martin_1962 on 22 March 2008, 20:18:55
How do I move mine to the correct address? - it is about 5 doors away and the house belongs to a 2.2 TD Elite owner who has not joined.

Mine is south and turn east into a parking area and is on the south side
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Marie on 22 March 2008, 20:20:54
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ok so just looked how far out my marker is away and its miles out.

 :'( :'( :'( :'(


Have a look now; is that any closer?  ;)


Spot on cheers. still the furthest south in the uk at the mo. :'( :'( :'(

Lucky you, further South the better IMHO

lucky are you sure.
I've lived here all my life and it seems everyone up north is much nicer house prices are cheaper ect. The only thing us down south seem to have is slightly warmer weather(sometimes).

Not today we didnt  :'( :'( boy i need a garage.
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: lee4206 on 22 March 2008, 20:24:24
Tell me about it.  Im lucky in the fact i can use work for little jobs (fully equiped workshop) but if its going to take longer than a few hours then im not allowed.
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 22 March 2008, 20:26:17
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How do I move mine to the correct address? - it is about 5 doors away and the house belongs to a 2.2 TD Elite owner who has not joined.

Mine is south and turn east into a parking area and is on the south side

PM me your address and I'll do it for you. Either that or zoom right in, click on your marker and select "relocate" from there you can drag and drop your marker until you're happy then click "done" on the little po-up dialog box.

Job done.

I'll be happy to help if you need me to.

N
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Dodger on 22 March 2008, 20:26:40
Just added mine to the map, might! just be farthest south Marie, (sunny Bournemouth??)

According to the map, am in the middle of the road!!(but at least the right road!)

 ::) ::)
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 22 March 2008, 20:28:39
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ok so just looked how far out my marker is away and its miles out.

 :'( :'( :'( :'(


Have a look now; is that any closer?  ;)


Spot on cheers. still the furthest south in the uk at the mo. :'( :'( :'(

Lucky you, further South the better IMHO

Why i have to travel further? and i am miles away from helping hands :'( :'( which is not to good when i am not completely confident with my pair ;D ;D ;D ;D

From what I've seen on your posts / threads, you're more competent than many, many people I know with cars.

I'm also sure that people on here, me included, would be happy to pop down and help out if a real crunch issue came up and the car was undrivable.

I think you need more faith in your pair.
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: wakeyomega on 22 March 2008, 20:29:36
Only just seen this thread - so have popped myself on the map. I didn't put my full postcode in and it got me about 3 miles out - and put me next to my golf club, brilliant, I spend most of the summe r there anyway (perhaps it knows?)

Pat
Wakefield

(not far from Ken T I see)
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 22 March 2008, 20:31:16
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How do I move mine to the correct address? - it is about 5 doors away and the house belongs to a 2.2 TD Elite owner who has not joined.

Mine is south and turn east into a parking area and is on the south side

PM me your address and I'll do it for you. Either that or zoom right in, click on your marker and select "relocate" from there you can drag and drop your marker until you're happy then click "done" on the little po-up dialog box.

Job done.

I'll be happy to help if you need me to.

N

Martin,

Is your marker in Worcester under the name of simply "Martin"?


Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 22 March 2008, 20:32:54
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Only just seen this thread - so have popped myself on the map. I didn't put my full postcode in and it got me about 3 miles out - and put me next to my golf club, brilliant, I spend most of the summe r there anyway (perhaps it knows?)

Pat
Wakefield

(not far from Ken T I see)

It only started late last night, you're one of the early adopters  :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Big Fra on 22 March 2008, 20:46:26
I just checked my location and it is a fair whack out from my true location.

I tried to find relocate, but couldn't.

Help me please! :-[
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 22 March 2008, 20:53:20
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I just checked my location and it is a fair whack out from my true location.

I tried to find relocate, but couldn't.

Help me please! :-[

What comes up in the bottom left of the white "bubble" when you left click on your marker on the map?

Maybe it's ecause I'm a moderator, but I get two words in red "Connect | Relocate".

If you don't get that then I'll try to log out and back in as a "member" and see if I can work it out.

Failing that PM me with your address, including postcode.
 :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: HerefordElite on 22 March 2008, 20:55:29
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I just checked my location and it is a fair whack out from my true location.

I tried to find relocate, but couldn't.

Help me please! :-[

What comes up in the bottom left of the white "bubble" when you left click on your marker on the map?

Maybe it's ecause I'm a moderator, but I get two words in red "Connect | Relocate".

If you don't get that then I'll try to log out and back in as a "member" and see if I can work it out.

Failing that PM me with your address, including postcode.
 :y

just tried that too - must be a mod thing  ::)
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: albitz on 22 March 2008, 20:59:18
looks like we need to call out the suffolk coastgaurd for martin :o
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: less on 22 March 2008, 21:02:34
Great idea Nathan. I'm on  8-)

It is good to see where the other guys and gals are  :)
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: dbug on 22 March 2008, 21:34:10
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Added mine - nş 28 - insisted on putting marker in a place called Finedon - approx 10 miles from where i live!! Cannot get it to move despite correct road, town and post code.


Sorted  :y

You're just up the road from me.

Spot on m8. Now nş 33 - TB's got my old nş!

 :y :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: sluggi on 22 March 2008, 21:39:25
Now added great idea,

About 2 miles out? :P :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 22 March 2008, 21:39:36
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How do I move mine to the correct address? - it is about 5 doors away and the house belongs to a 2.2 TD Elite owner who has not joined.

Mine is south and turn east into a parking area and is on the south side

Sorted :y

How on Earth did you end up with a duplicate in the North Sea?

You get 1st prize so far ;)
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Martin_1962 on 22 March 2008, 21:43:43
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How do I move mine to the correct address? - it is about 5 doors away and the house belongs to a 2.2 TD Elite owner who has not joined.

Mine is south and turn east into a parking area and is on the south side

Sorted :y

How on Earth did you end up with a duplicate in the North Sea?

You get 1st prize so far ;)


C&P out of google earth :-[
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Martin_1962 on 22 March 2008, 21:45:06
Still needs to go 5 doors to the east
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 22 March 2008, 22:01:25
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Still needs to go 5 doors to the east

Which road?
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 22 March 2008, 22:03:34
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Now added great idea,

About 2 miles out? :P :y

I can correct it if I know your postcode.
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: sluggi on 22 March 2008, 22:06:01
Hi mate,

183 Fitzwilliam Street

S64 8RW ::) :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 22 March 2008, 22:13:18
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Hi mate,

183 Fitzwilliam Street

S64 8RW ::) :y

Done  :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: sluggi on 22 March 2008, 22:17:13
Spot on mow mate.

Cheers
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Big Fra on 22 March 2008, 23:21:50
PM Sent
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 22 March 2008, 23:48:03
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PM Sent

Sorted  :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Timbuk on 23 March 2008, 00:13:31
Right, im on to and ' Timbuks unit ' is also listed :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Big Fra on 23 March 2008, 00:13:54
Good man!

Thanks :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: MartinP on 23 March 2008, 00:31:41
I'm on now, could do with being about a mile East.

Address is on the label  :y

haven't seen Dippy sculking around the park though!!
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Pete Elite on 23 March 2008, 00:36:41
Hi, Can you correct mine please   UB100DQ

        Thanks,
                  Pete :y.
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: elvin315 on 23 March 2008, 00:46:48
First American on the map but the software is determined to make me a Canadian. Nice country but it's not mine.

Elvin

Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 23 March 2008, 00:51:59
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I'm on now, could do with being about a mile East.

Address is on the label  :y

haven't seen Dippy sculking around the park though!!


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Hi, Can you correct mine please   UB100DQ

        Thanks,
                  Pete :y.

Both done!  :y :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: tomoco on 23 March 2008, 00:52:21
I'm in  :y :y am i the only leicester boy?
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: albitz on 23 March 2008, 00:55:13
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First American on the map but the software is determined to make me a Canadian. Nice country but it's not mine.

Elvin

you must be within a mile or two from canada elvin ?,very nice part of the world (either side of the border ):y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 23 March 2008, 00:56:06
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First American on the map but the software is determined to make me a Canadian. Nice country but it's not mine.

Elvin


Sorted  :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Big Fra on 23 March 2008, 01:31:31
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First American on the map but the software is determined to make me a Canadian. Nice country but it's not mine.

Elvin


Dont you fancy being from Canadia?

I hear it's nice ay?
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: elvin315 on 23 March 2008, 01:33:12
Yes, Buffalo is a border town. A Very busy crossing. Actually there are 3. All bridges. Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and Lewsiton. There were 4 but the Whirlpool Bridge was closed until they could beef up security. I used to go to Canada a lot but crossing has become such a pain that I don't do it half as often. The big draw nowadays is the Casino and I don't gamble. Owning a Catera is enough of a gamble for me.  :)

Elvin

Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: CateraMV6 on 23 March 2008, 06:58:58
Ummm sorry for asking but I cant figure out how to add my address in there... any help on it would be nice....

Cheers mates...  :-/


Ummm never mind I figured it out... I guess I am the 2nd American... damn it Evlin you beat me to it... thats cool...LOL..

BTW what the heck no other Americans... hellooooo is everyone sleeping or is it just me and Elvin that sufr this site... I mean I know everyone is in love with the caddy site but come on... these guys here are way more cool... ohhh and holy hell there are like thousands of members in the UK and just few others here and there...
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Tommy on 23 March 2008, 07:26:14
I'm added now but I know I'm not the only one in Cornwall. Golf and Oil spring to mind lol
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: humbucker on 23 March 2008, 07:50:21
added my details now, whoo hoo!  :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Jim on 23 March 2008, 09:04:51
Just added my detail's, it should make it easier to identify all the jocks when we organise the next "Jockular Omegas" :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Markie on 23 March 2008, 09:23:41
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Just added my detail's, it should make it easier to identify all the jocks when we organise the next "Jockular Omegas" :y

Aye but mind i am round the corner from where i actually am.... ::) according to the map..
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: MikeDundee on 23 March 2008, 10:01:58
I've added some Candles identifying Newent, Keswick & Billing ::)..oh and some walk that Loo-Knee was on about ;D
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Shaky on 23 March 2008, 10:04:04
I'm on there now :)
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 23 March 2008, 11:12:00
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Just added my detail's, it should make it easier to identify all the jocks when we organise the next "Jockular Omegas" :y

Aye but mind i am round the corner from where i actually am.... ::) according to the map...

What's the name of your marker, I can fix it if the address is in there.



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I've added some Candles identifying Newent, Keswick & Billing ::)..oh and some walk that Loo-Knee was on about ;D

Why? What's the significance of Keswick, Billing and Loo-Knee's walk?

Oh, and what's the significance of Glen Clova?


Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Jim on 23 March 2008, 11:26:49
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Just added my detail's, it should make it easier to identify all the jocks when we organise the next "Jockular Omegas" :y

Aye but mind i am round the corner from where i actually am.... ::) according to the map..
Mine is spot on :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 23 March 2008, 11:28:52
Any ideas why I can't get back on here???? :-?
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Jim on 23 March 2008, 11:29:27
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Just added my detail's, it should make it easier to identify all the jocks when we organise the next "Jockular Omegas" :y

Aye but mind i am round the corner from where i actually am.... ::) according to the map...

What's the name of your marker, I can fix it if the address is in there.



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I've added some Candles identifying Newent, Keswick & Billing ::)..oh and some walk that Loo-Knee was on about ;D

Why? What's the significance of Keswick, Billing and Loo-Knee's walk?

Oh, and what's the significance of Glen Clova?


They are campsite's where we have had previous weekend meet's and the Lakes meet which is being organised for late june is in Keswick :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Timbuk on 23 March 2008, 11:34:30
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Any ideas why I can't get back on here???? :-?


 ::)
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: hotel21 on 23 March 2008, 11:35:34
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Any ideas why I can't get back on here???? :-?

Dont say thats you been binned from there as well, Daz??   ::)

 ;D
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: MikeDundee on 23 March 2008, 11:38:43
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Any ideas why I can't get back on here???? :-?


You've not been a Newbie often enough ::) ;D
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 23 March 2008, 11:54:46
Er.. er.. I don't think so ;D

Just computer says "NO" ;D
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 23 March 2008, 12:05:23
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Just added my detail's, it should make it easier to identify all the jocks when we organise the next "Jockular Omegas" :y

Aye but mind i am round the corner from where i actually am.... ::) according to the map...

What's the name of your marker, I can fix it if the address is in there.



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I've added some Candles identifying Newent, Keswick & Billing ::)..oh and some walk that Loo-Knee was on about ;D

Why? What's the significance of Keswick, Billing and Loo-Knee's walk?

Oh, and what's the significance of Glen Clova?


They are campsite's where we have had previous weekend meet's and the Lakes meet which is being organised for late june is in Keswick :y

So if we agree that meeting points are candles, may I ask someone to list the significance and notes on each of the following please? I will update each with notes in the bubbles so people can tell what they are.

Billing Aquadrome
Glen Clova
Keswick
Loo-Knees Walk (start)
Loo-Knees Walk (end)
Newent

I'm also considering producing some guidelines so we can see where the significant points are and will rename the colours in the key table.

For example, I was going to mark up TheBoy and MarksDTM as a colour to denote the presence of Tech2 devices.

If anyone can list who has v6 cam-lock kits that might be another useful marker denotion.

Another might be Vauxhall Trade Cards? (me for one)

Overlap combinations of the above would be other colour codes

I was then going to put all standard members as a consistent colour marker.

This way the colours of the markers will have some value.

Does anyone have any objections?
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 23 March 2008, 12:06:09
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Any ideas why I can't get back on here???? :-?


Haven't a clue. You're doing something wrong, that's all I can say.
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 23 March 2008, 12:14:05
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Any ideas why I can't get back on here???? :-?


Haven't a clue. You're doing something wrong, that's all I can say.

Thanks for your help ;D

I would like a pink Baloon please :y

And what Loo-knee walks :o
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 23 March 2008, 13:30:15
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Any ideas why I can't get back on here???? :-?


Haven't a clue. You're doing something wrong, that's all I can say.

Thanks for your help ;D

I would like a pink Baloon please :y

And what Loo-knee walks :o


Click here: http://www.zeemaps.com/omegaowners

Click on "login"

Enter the password I will give you when you PM me.

Your marker is pink (ish) now. :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Canon Cam on 23 March 2008, 14:02:30
Just added myself.  Marker is a little out (sae road) as postcode is a large chunk of the road.
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 23 March 2008, 14:08:22
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Just added myself.  Marker is a little out (sae road) as postcode is a large chunk of the road.

I don't understand "sae road". google maps doesn't know about it.
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: MikeDundee on 23 March 2008, 14:55:14
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Just added my detail's, it should make it easier to identify all the jocks when we organise the next "Jockular Omegas" :y

Aye but mind i am round the corner from where i actually am.... ::) according to the map...

What's the name of your marker, I can fix it if the address is in there.



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I've added some Candles identifying Newent, Keswick & Billing ::)..oh and some walk that Loo-Knee was on about ;D

Why? What's the significance of Keswick, Billing and Loo-Knee's walk?

Oh, and what's the significance of Glen Clova?


They are campsite's where we have had previous weekend meet's and the Lakes meet which is being organised for late june is in Keswick :y

So if we agree that meeting points are candles, may I ask someone to list the significance and notes on each of the following please? I will update each with notes in the bubbles so people can tell what they are.

Billing Aquadrome
Glen Clova
Keswick
Loo-Knees Walk (start)
Loo-Knees Walk (end)
Newent

I'm also considering producing some guidelines so we can see where the significant points are and will rename the colours in the key table.

For example, I was going to mark up TheBoy and MarksDTM as a colour to denote the presence of Tech2 devices.

If anyone can list who has v6 cam-lock kits that might be another useful marker denotion.

Another might be Vauxhall Trade Cards? (me for one)

Overlap combinations of the above would be other colour codes

I was then going to put all standard members as a consistent colour marker.

This way the colours of the markers will have some value.

Does anyone have any objections?

Have updated the meet Bubbles, Glen Clova is a potential meet venue to be confirmed. Loo Knee's walk is due to him being a newbie more times than me :y ;D
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: War-Planner on 23 March 2008, 16:30:45
ok added but at least most of you got close to where you live it put me 4 miles away and on a roundabout      ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 23 March 2008, 19:07:06
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ok added but at least most of you got close to where you live it put me 4 miles away and on a roundabout      ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


That'll be because the only thing you've entered as your location is "Warrington", it isn't psychic  :-[

Sorted :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: x25xe on 23 March 2008, 19:58:10
Added mine - address was pretty accurate I found.
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: mantagte on 23 March 2008, 21:23:23
thanks for sorting mine out i can see my house now :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Richard A on 23 March 2008, 21:32:51
Just registered, address within 1/2 mile, these member locations could become very useful   :y  :y
regards
Richard A
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 23 March 2008, 21:58:16
I added mine too..........2 doors out tho  ::)

But near enuf  :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Marie on 23 March 2008, 22:01:13
is it about time this thread became a sticky thread????

great idea albratross! :y :y :y :y

Its nice to have an idea where other members are. ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: TheBoy on 23 March 2008, 22:02:54
but you know i hate stickies ;D
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Marie on 23 March 2008, 22:04:28
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but you know i hate stickies ;D

Didnt but do now! ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: TheBoy on 23 March 2008, 22:09:24
I'm trying to drastically reduce number of stickies, esp in this section.
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: raximax on 23 March 2008, 22:37:57
added me in the wrong place now theres 2 of me and i only have one house.the red one is my real one.  dundee help
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 23 March 2008, 22:43:23
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added me in the wrong place now theres 2 of me and i only have one house.the red one is my real one.  dundee help

Done :y

Thanks for letting me know
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: hotel21 on 23 March 2008, 22:43:35
I did the same....  I edited the one I wanted to delete to read as 'delete me please' and it was soon done...   :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Martin_1962 on 23 March 2008, 23:03:51
mine is still 5 doors out :(
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: MaxV6 on 23 March 2008, 23:15:43
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What is the significance of the different colour balloons
mine's black because my car is black.

I thought it might be an idea.....   many are going to be a bit  buggered with star silver though....  :D

can I reiterate to people that they can precisely place their marker using the graphical interface rather than simple post codes....   the poor guy's doing all the work repositioning people , when they could just get it right themselves....


Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 23 March 2008, 23:28:36
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mine is still 5 doors out :(


Any closer?



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What is the significance of the different colour balloons
mine's black because my car is black.

I thought it might be an idea.....   many are going to be a bit  buggered with star silver though....  :D

can I reiterate to people that they can precisely place their marker using the graphical interface rather than simple post codes....   the poor guy's doing all the work repositioning people , when they could just get it right themselves....



Thanks for reminding people that they can relocate their markers themselves :y :y :y :y :y :y :y


I have done this:

Having us all the same colour helps to find the member you're looking for in the list more easily as it is alphabetical.

If you come up with any decent suggestions without breaking down the list too much, such as "Trade Card Holders", then let me know and I'll change it.

Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Debs. on 23 March 2008, 23:45:52
I`ve made a more accurate new placemark; might I please ask that the black marker in North Wales with the title 'Please Delete' be removed.
Thanks so much Nathan.  :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 24 March 2008, 00:00:33
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I`ve made a more accurate new placemark; might I please ask that the black marker in North Wales with the title 'Please Delete' be removed.
Thanks so much Nathan.  :y

Blimey! You need a hummer, not a Miggy living there; you're in the middle of nowhere!

Black marker removed :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 24 March 2008, 02:11:04
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I'm trying to drastically reduce number of stickies, esp in this section.

Thanks for the suggestion Marie :y

TB, I've been digging and there doesn't need to be a "sticky thread".

I wonder if I should pick this up as PM / e-mail?

I can arange with you guys to "publish" the map on here, it is minimal work and is supported by zeemaps. I thought that perhaps the best place for it would be off the members' page as a locator link.

It would not take the user off OOF, just publish the map and functionality within an OOF page.

I'd need to discuss with whoever maintains the site (is that Hotel21?) to check feasibility.

As stated from the outset, if this catches on, I'm more than happy to hand over the admin/moderator password.


Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Auto Addict on 24 March 2008, 07:08:15
Added :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 24 March 2008, 09:54:22
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Added :y

Good to have you on board. So laidback66 is the last admin. to add?


Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Martin_1962 on 24 March 2008, 10:19:07
Just found the click on map option renamed the old one
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: DJ Pete on 24 March 2008, 10:32:06
It would appear I've done something stupid and ended up in the middle of the English Channel!

How do I delete it?
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 24 March 2008, 10:34:28
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Just found the click on map option renamed the old one

Sorted :y

DJ Pete, I bet your car is nice and clean, what with you living in the middle of the English channel. Do you find rust a problem?  :P


Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: DJ Pete on 24 March 2008, 10:39:11
Very funny, it would explain why my footwell is always wet!
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 24 March 2008, 10:46:50
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It would appear I've done something stupid and ended up in the middle of the English Channel!

How do I delete it?

Done :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 24 March 2008, 19:48:29
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I'm trying to drastically reduce number of stickies, esp in this section.

Thanks for the suggestion Marie :y

TB, I've been digging and there doesn't need to be a "sticky thread".

I wonder if I should pick this up as PM / e-mail?

I can arange with you guys to "publish" the map on here, it is minimal work and is supported by zeemaps. I thought that perhaps the best place for it would be off the members' page as a locator link.

It would not take the user off OOF, just publish the map and functionality within an OOF page.

I'd need to discuss with whoever maintains the site (is that Hotel21?) to check feasibility.

As stated from the outset, if this catches on, I'm more than happy to hand over the admin/moderator password.



TB

Is this something you might consider pursuing?
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: hotel21 on 24 March 2008, 19:52:36
Personally, I think its a good idea and one that has been mooted previously.

Much as I would like to say that i am the chap that maintains the site, unfortunately as a computer or internet wizard, I would make an ideal domino player.....

If you want to relinquish the maintenance of the concept, I would take it on rather than see it dying a death but, be warned, I am not the best when it comes to things computer....   :D
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 24 March 2008, 20:05:08
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Personally, I think its a good idea and one that has been mooted previously.

Much as I would like to say that i am the chap that maintains the site, unfortunately as a computer or internet wizard, I would make an ideal domino player.....

If you want to relinquish the maintenance of the concept, I would take it on rather than see it dying a death but, be warned, I am not the best when it comes to things computer....   :D

I'm more than happy to  completely relinquish, share or continue to help maintain that section if I can help at all.

What I think might be really valuable is to set this into a page on the OOF (perhaps off the "members" page). The zeemaps site has a facility which allows you to publish the map inside your own website which would mean that the members never need leave the OOF to locate a fellow member.

It would mean the creation of a new page which I can provide the text to insert that would allow the map, and functionality, to be published inside the OOF.

I'm pretty convinced this is a very simple task; given what you claim about not beign the best with computers, are you the best person to speak with about the development / enhancement of OOF pages?

This is a really simple, but very valuable "quick-win" as they say. :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: hotel21 on 24 March 2008, 20:08:11
Agree, I'm not the best to speak to regarding the development of the site, simply answering the query you initially posted asking if I was.   ;)

Whilst not a total computer dafty, its not one of my strongest suits, as it were....  :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 24 March 2008, 20:20:52
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Agree, I'm not the best to speak to regarding the development of the site, simply answering the query you initially posted asking if I was.   ;)

Whilst not a total computer dafty, its not one of my strongest suits, as it were....  :y


Would you be able to create a test page that we could work together on?

I have the text that would need to go into an i-frame. This would allow people to make additions and search form members on the list.

Can we switch to e-mail? This might be better to converse as I don't want to publish the publish text in a post (If you know what I mean :y )

Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: hotel21 on 24 March 2008, 20:43:48
my e-mail addy is in my user profile, as though you want to send me a PM.....

Will be out for an hour or two from now, though...   :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: shyboy on 24 March 2008, 20:52:16
Hi Albatross,
I've managed to correct my location but can't delete the one I don't want. Junction of Links Ave. & Churchill Ave. is the correct one, if you wouldn't mind deleting the other for me, please.
Thanks,
Bill.
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 24 March 2008, 21:04:16
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Hi Albatross,
I've managed to correct my location but can't delete the one I don't want. Junction of Links Ave. & Churchill Ave. is the correct one, if you wouldn't mind deleting the other for me, please.
Thanks,
Bill.

Can you rename the one you don't want to "Delete me" please?

Thanks

Nathan
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 24 March 2008, 21:09:40
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Hi Albatross,
I've managed to correct my location but can't delete the one I don't want. Junction of Links Ave. & Churchill Ave. is the correct one, if you wouldn't mind deleting the other for me, please.
Thanks,
Bill.

Can you rename the one you don't want to "Delete me" please?

Thanks

Nathan

Done it
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: dad1uk on 24 March 2008, 21:35:06
Coming to 3000 members... come on guys and gals, where are you all?
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Vamps on 24 March 2008, 21:56:08
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Quote
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Hi Albatross,
I've managed to correct my location but can't delete the one I don't want. Junction of Links Ave. & Churchill Ave. is the correct one, if you wouldn't mind deleting the other for me, please.
Thanks,
Bill.

Can you rename the one you don't want to "Delete me" please?

Thanks

Nathan

Done it


Been away for a couple of days, think I was second to sign up. Wow, loads signed up now, well done and keep em coming.
Midlands seems to have a high concentration of Omega's, any idea why?
 :y :y :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 25 March 2008, 06:37:08
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Coming to 3000 members... come on guys and gals, where are you all?


Scary thought that :-/
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: geoff on 25 March 2008, 06:50:07
done thanks :y :y :yon the satelite view i am just coming in to the top of my street,it's like this on google earth is that cool or what 8-) 8-) 8-)
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Jay w on 25 March 2008, 08:56:03
added mine  :y

looks like there are only one or two who are further south than me
Title: OOF Member Location/Distribution
Post by: Richard A on 25 March 2008, 18:20:45
This is brilliant !!!. Albatross 'well done', vehicle owner clubs much bigger and established for a lot longer don't have this abillity or the drive to have this sort of instant information available for it's members. "Moderators" this requiries a 'header' of it's own, other info could be added ie reg number of members cars, mobile telephone numberss, etc.
Albatross, I have no idea who you are but thanks for taking the time in launching the idea and monitoring it since Saturday.  :y :y :y
regards
Richard A
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 25 March 2008, 18:26:14
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my e-mail addy is in my user profile, as though you want to send me a PM.....

Will be out for an hour or two from now, though...   :y

Hi there, did you get my e-mail?

Nathan
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: hotel21 on 25 March 2008, 18:26:32
Discussion on the assorted technical requirements are ongoing.....
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: hotel21 on 25 March 2008, 18:27:40
Just received it, thanks.  Will pass along...   ;)
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Dave-C on 25 March 2008, 18:40:11
That's put me on the map ;D ;D
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 25 March 2008, 18:40:48
Hi,

i've just checked back after getting home from work and there are now 2 "No Name" entries: 1 near Plymouth and 1 in Fairfield, Stockton on Tees.

I'll be removing these unless they are claimed, anyone want to stake a claim?

I'll remove by end of play tonight unless I hear. :y



MODIFIED:


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added mine  :y

looks like there are only one or two who are further south than me

I'm guessing at (assuming) JayW for the unclaimed near Plymouth as he isn't named on the list, says he is very "South" and joined up only last night. His profile also says "Plymouth/Epsom"



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done thanks :y :y :yon the satelite view i am just coming in to the top of my street,it's like this on google earth is that cool or what 8-) 8-) 8-)


And I'm guessing that Geoff had some issues and double entered as he is very close by and only joined up last night too. His profile also says "Stockton-On-Tees".

If anyone genuinely lives on Culross Grove in Fairfax, sorry I deleted your marker as it had "no name". :-?
Title: Re: OOF Member Location/Distribution
Post by: Albatross on 25 March 2008, 19:17:20
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This is brilliant !!!. Albatross 'well done', vehicle owner clubs much bigger and established for a lot longer don't have this abillity or the drive to have this sort of instant information available for it's members. "Moderators" this requiries a 'header' of it's own, other info could be added ie reg number of members' cars, mobile telephone numbers, etc.
Albatross, I have no idea who you are but thanks for taking the time in launching the idea and monitoring it since Saturday.  :y :y :y
regards
Richard A


Richard, initially thank for the appreciation :y

I really don't want to come accross as ungrateful/ungracious, but I don't think that VRN numbers is wise as it might pose a security risk (ID Theft), vehicle cloning etc.). I also don't know if that particular peice of information would add much value, but I do thank you for your appreciation and suggestions generally.
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: robbo299 on 25 March 2008, 19:58:40
Hi. Totally agree about adding reg numbers as i may have been a victim of number plate cloning recently. Perhaps as members do show pics of their cars under their forum name or in the gallery section they may consider blanking out the reg numbers as well. Anyone as a guest to the forum can see the pics. Lets face it, it's the cars we admire...not the number plates.
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 25 March 2008, 20:01:56
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Hi. Totally agree about adding reg numbers as i may have been a victim of number plate cloning recently. Perhaps as members do show pics of their cars under their forum name or in the gallery section they may consider blanking out the reg numbers as well. Anyone as a guest to the forum can see the pics. Lets face it, it's the cars we admire...not the number plates.

Robbo, I got your PM. Marker moved :y


Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: robbo299 on 25 March 2008, 20:05:02
Thanx. Great idea. All the best.
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Richard A on 25 March 2008, 20:32:51
Very interesting !!!
I deliberately started a new post because when a topic grows to 13 pages people loose interest, this should have it's own header, however the moderators appear to be at work again subduing the members  :(
p.s. anyway well done Albatross.
regards
Richard A
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 25 March 2008, 20:36:04
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Very interesting !!!
I deliberately started a new post because when a topic grows to 13 pages people loose interest, this should have it's own header, however the moderators appear to be at work again subduing the members  :(
p.s. anyway well done Albatross.
regards
Richard A


I don't think that this is the case, or particularly fair; Hotel21 and I are actively investigating a method to embed and publish this map functionality within the OOF.

Watch this space for updates.
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: hotel21 on 25 March 2008, 20:42:37
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Very interesting !!!
I deliberately started a new post because when a topic grows to 13 pages people loose interest, this should have it's own header, however the moderators appear to be at work again subduing the members  :(
p.s. anyway well done Albatross.
regards
Richard A

Point noted Richard_A.  It becomes even more confusing, however, if two threads are running concurrently but seperately on the same subject, hence merging your initial post into the existing thread.  

Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Richard A on 25 March 2008, 20:45:14
Ok I'm sorry, apologies, I will delay on passing judgement.
regards
Richard A
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 25 March 2008, 22:25:45
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Hi Albatross,
I've managed to correct my location but can't delete the one I don't want. Junction of Links Ave. & Churchill Ave. is the correct one, if you wouldn't mind deleting the other for me, please.
Thanks,
Bill.

Can you rename the one you don't want to "Delete me" please?

Thanks

Nathan

I got your PM and have removed the house number as requested :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Mikejr on 25 March 2008, 22:36:10
Hi Nathan,
Originally set my location via post code but it was 6 houses out  >:( so therefore marked as 'to delete' and reset graphically which is 'spot on'  :y. So could you remove the 'to delete' location please.
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 25 March 2008, 22:41:37
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Hi Nathan,
Originally set my location via post code but it was 6 houses out  >:( so therefore marked as 'to delete' and reset graphically which is 'spot on'  :y. So could you remove the 'to delete' location please.

You were only about 40' out!

Deleted :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Vamps on 25 March 2008, 22:54:05
Must be the auto address thing, but my address says Highroad ave, this is wrong, I am High road, round the corner is high road ave, which is where the pointer is, about 6 houses away. :)
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 25 March 2008, 22:57:10
VXL V6, check now  :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 25 March 2008, 22:58:09
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Must be the auto address thing, but my address says Highroad ave, this is wrong, I am High road, round the corner is high road ave, which is where the pointer is, about 6 houses away. :)

Fixed  :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: VXL V6 on 25 March 2008, 23:00:16
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VXL V6, check now  :y

 :y Cheers!
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Mikejr on 25 March 2008, 23:12:43
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You were only about 40' out!

Deleted :y

Thanks and true, but at least the marker is now on top of my (old) Elite, virtually outside my house in the satellite view  ::)  :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 25 March 2008, 23:53:35
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You were only about 40' out!

Deleted :y

Thanks and true, but at least the marker is now on top of my (old) Elite, virtually outside my house in the satellite view  ::)  :y


No problem :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: thewelshman on 26 March 2008, 00:28:09
I'm on, trouble is, it has got me dossing on the bridge at the top of my street.  :-? :-?
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Auto Addict on 26 March 2008, 07:27:17
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I'm on, trouble is, it has got me dossing on the bridge at the top of my street.  :-? :-?

Dippy Dave lives in Sutton Park :o
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: ians on 26 March 2008, 11:27:04
Just added mine, but I'm about 10 miles out.   You can update the details but doesn't seem to move the marker. :(
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: TheBoy on 26 March 2008, 13:14:11
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Very interesting !!!
I deliberately started a new post because when a topic grows to 13 pages people loose interest, this should have it's own header, however the moderators appear to be at work again subduing the members  :(
p.s. anyway well done Albatross.
regards
Richard A
I am sorry, and worried, you feel there is some other motive at work  :'(

It was mentioned in Suggestions area, and I admit that I didn't think it would be that useful (enough to warrant the workload - setup and ongoing), but I did say that if there was demand....   ....nobody really posted up either way, so I assumed that my view about no real demand was correct.

However, now it is real, and appears to be very well received by members, it will be remain for the foreseeable future.  Albatross has done a greta job on the initial work, and Hotel21 will lead in the ongoing updates.

The success has caught me by surprise, so give me a few days to sort a way of integrating it (initially probably by linking).

Please feel free to contact me or one of the other admins/mods via PM - I am concerned about your comments...
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: TheBoy on 26 March 2008, 13:15:36
I will add, we are actively trying to reduce the number of stickies at the top of General Chat, so it won't be a Sticky ;)
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: HerefordElite on 26 March 2008, 13:23:57
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I will add, we are actively trying to reduce the number of stickies at the top of General Chat, so it won't be a Sticky ;)


don't know if this has been suggested but why not make it a sticky in newbies area so when you introduce yourself for first time you can add yourself to map as well? :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: TheBoy on 26 March 2008, 13:43:10
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I will add, we are actively trying to reduce the number of stickies at the top of General Chat, so it won't be a Sticky ;)


don't know if this has been suggested but why not make it a sticky in newbies area so when you introduce yourself for first time you can add yourself to map as well? :y
We are discussing various possibilities without using those pesky stickies :y

We think we have a decent solution, I just need to test it, but I'm tied up with other things, so need to find the time to do it  ;)
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Richard A on 26 March 2008, 15:20:46
I did send my apologies (post 205) as things must of been going on in the back ground, I currently have no problems, sorry to the The Boy.
regards
Richard A
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: JiMbOb789 on 26 March 2008, 15:37:54
mine is in the wrong place, its the right postcode and address. mine is supposed to be down the road a bit. how do i fix it?
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 26 March 2008, 18:28:27
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Just added mine, but I'm about 10 miles out.   You can update the details but doesn't seem to move the marker. :(

Your were miles out, what did you do? ;D

I've got it on the right road, hope that is close enough.


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mine is in the wrong place, its the right postcode and address. mine is supposed to be down the road a bit. how do i fix it?

It's difficult to get the right house, the closest I can get to is the middle of the postcode generally.
In your case I've counted the chimneys and then noticed a load of cars parked up at what I reckon to be the end of your garden.

I''ve plopped the marker on where your Miggy most probably is.

How do you fix it?

Click on your marker, the bubble will pop up; then you "should" see "Connect | Relocate" in the bottom right.

Click on "Relocate" and the rest should be pretty self-explanatory. :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 26 March 2008, 18:39:47
Quote

...It was mentioned in Suggestions area, and I admit that I didn't think it would be that useful (enough to warrant the workload - setup and ongoing), but I did say that if there was demand....   ....nobody really posted up either way, so I assumed that my view about no real demand was correct.

However, now it is real, and appears to be very well received by members, it will be remain for the foreseeable future.  Albatross has done a great job on the initial work, and Hotel21 will lead in the ongoing updates.

The success has caught me by surprise, so give me a few days to sort a way of integrating it (initially probably by linking)...
 

Hey Jaime,

I'm really sorry if I've created a bit of a headache for you guys. I feel a little responsible :-[ and am more than happy to commit to time in maintaining an active role in supporting this component with you guys.




Quote

We think we have a decent solution, I just need to test it, but I'm tied up with other things, so need to find the time to do it  ;)


Did Hotel21 send you the embedding i-frame html text I sent him for allowing the embedding and publishing this inside the OOF?
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: HerefordElite on 26 March 2008, 18:41:56
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We think we have a decent solution, I just need to test it, but I'm tied up with other things, so need to find the time to do it  ;)

sorry Jamie - no rush :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: VXL V6 on 26 March 2008, 18:50:52
Just to add my two penneth, this has to be thought about with some security in mind. The forum is open to browse by anyone without registering, this means that anyone in the whole world can connect to the internet can find out exactly where we live (and potentially where your vehicle is parked)..... It needs some sort of security other than a password published on a public forum.

Please don't get me wrong, the concept is brilliant.  :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: hotel21 on 26 March 2008, 18:54:40
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Did Hotel21 send you the embedding i-frame html text I sent him for allowing the embedding and publishing this inside the OOF?  

Yes I did, a few minutes after receiving it from you....

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Just to add my two penneth, this has to be thought about with some security in mind. The forum is open to browse by anyone without registering, this means that anyone in the whole world can connect to the internet can find out exactly where we live (and potentially where your vehicle is parked)..... It needs some sort of security other than a password published on a public forum.

Please don't get me wrong, the concept is brilliant.  :y

I agree.  Thats why my marker is on the local Police Headquarters, not my home....   ;)
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 26 March 2008, 19:00:39
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Did Hotel21 send you the embedding i-frame html text I sent him for allowing the embedding and publishing this inside the OOF?  

Yes I did, a few minutes after receiving it from you....

Quote
Just to add my two penneth, this has to be thought about with some security in mind. The forum is open to browse by anyone without registering, this means that anyone in the whole world can connect to the internet can find out exactly where we live (and potentially where your vehicle is parked)..... It needs some sort of security other than a password published on a public forum.

Please don't get me wrong, the concept is brilliant.  :y

I agree.  Thats why my marker is on the local Police Headquarters, not my home....   ;)

Than would a mod please modify my initial post to remove the line that includes the password and then replace it with.

"PM me for the password".

There may be another mention of it in the thread somewhere by another user. I'll find it and let you know the post number to modify.

That way only members can PM me for the password.

Once this is "embedded", surely we can limit access to the page to members only?
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: HGV mechanic on 26 March 2008, 19:03:36
good idea,,, :y im in :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: hotel21 on 26 March 2008, 19:11:18
I have been through the thread and amended posts to remove the password login details, changing it to PM requests.  If any more posts apear with it in, please advise me and I will change....   :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 26 March 2008, 19:23:30
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I have been through the thread and amended posts to remove the password login details, changing it to PM requests.  If any more posts apear with it in, please advise me and I will change....   :y

Sh!t, you're quicker then me! :y

I only found them just before you had changed them!

Thanks for that.

A couple of quick questions:

This would save me a lot of PM management :y

Another thought was that rather than the "sticky" on the Newbie area, how about a line in the welcome e-mail that tells a new member about the map? Just an idea :-/
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: hotel21 on 26 March 2008, 20:00:31
There are various options under discussion regarding the best way to manage this within the forum, not least of which is a tab along the 'home, help,search etc' line which would show access to the map.

Please bear with the admins. When they are satisfied that general as well as personal security is adequate, we will implement....   :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: TheBoy on 26 March 2008, 21:42:06
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Did Hotel21 send you the embedding i-frame html text I sent him for allowing the embedding and publishing this inside the OOF?
Yes, but it don't work  :'(
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 26 March 2008, 21:43:28
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Quote

Did Hotel21 send you the embedding i-frame html text I sent him for allowing the embedding and publishing this inside the OOF?
Yes, but it don't work  :'(

Switch to e-mail?
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: platty on 28 March 2008, 12:30:40
Added!  :)

Well done to Albatross for setting this up, and thanks in advance to the Mods for integration into the forum etc.

Thanks  :y

platty
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 28 March 2008, 18:28:20
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Added!  :)

Well done to Albatross for setting this up, and thanks in advance to the Mods for integration into the forum etc.

Thanks  :y

platty

Pleasure, good to have you on board too!

Thank you:y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Marie on 28 March 2008, 19:17:03
Yeh if i havent said it already well done matey!

give yourself a pat on the back! :) :)
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 28 March 2008, 19:23:10
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Yeh if i havent said it already well done matey!

give yourself a pat on the back! :) :)

Thanks Marie,

I'll feel much better when I've managed to help Jaime to publish the map inside a member's only page on the OOF, it will become much more integrated and easier to maintain then. :y

He's a very busy man right now, so it might take a few days, but I do hope that we get it working soon.


Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Marie on 28 March 2008, 19:25:02
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Yeh if i havent said it already well done matey!

give yourself a pat on the back! :) :)

Thanks Marie,

I'll feel much better when I've managed to help Jaime to publish the map inside a member's only page on the OOF, it will become much more integrated and easier to maintain then. :y

He's a very busy man right now, so it might take a few days, but I do hope that we get it working soon.



i am sure you will!

good luck with it all
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 30 March 2008, 09:55:51
I'm getting an increasing number of e-mails reminding me of the passwords to the OOF map, which means that there are a growing number of people clicking on the map button and then clicking the "mail passwords" button on the map login dialog box.

This is just a note to bring this item bttt and remind people that if they need the password in the interim until the map is embedded, please PM me and I shall let you know the password.

Thanks

Nathan
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: HolyCount on 30 March 2008, 11:32:47
Added mine -- it put me as living in the middle of what appear to be allotments about 2 miles away -- but, hey --- near enough  ::)
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 30 March 2008, 11:38:09
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Added mine -- it put me as living in the middle of what appear to be allotments about 2 miles away -- but, hey --- near enough  ::)

Moved to the centre of your postcode :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 30 March 2008, 20:58:22
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I'm getting an increasing number of e-mails reminding me of the passwords to the OOF map, which means that there are a growing number of people clicking on the map button and then clicking the "mail passwords" button on the map login dialog box.

This is just a note to bring this item bttt and remind people that if they need the password in the interim until the map is embedded, please PM me and I shall let you know the password.

Thanks

Nathan

BTTT for the reason above.

Cheers folks :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 30 March 2008, 23:14:01
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I'm getting an increasing number of e-mails reminding me of the passwords to the OOF map, which means that there are a growing number of people clicking on the map button and then clicking the "mail passwords" button on the map login dialog box.

This is just a note to bring this item bttt and remind people that if they need the password in the interim until the map is embedded, please PM me and I shall let you know the password.

Thanks

Nathan

BTTT for the reason above.

Cheers folks :y

BTTT again, still happenin' :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Vamps on 30 March 2008, 23:21:33
BTTT ?????
Logged on to the  map though. ;D
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 30 March 2008, 23:22:06
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BTTT ?????
Logged on to the  map though. ;D

BTTT = Back To The Top :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: bighed on 30 March 2008, 23:24:02
Just done mine.  :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Vamps on 30 March 2008, 23:24:27
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BTTT ?????
Logged on to the  map though. ;D

BTTT = Back To The Top :y

 :-[ :-[ :y :y :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 30 March 2008, 23:26:32
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Just done mine.  :y

Can't see you? :-/
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: JonArgraig on 30 March 2008, 23:26:43
any chance of the pass word so I can my self on ?
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 30 March 2008, 23:27:32
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any chance of the pass word so I can my self on ?

Check your PM please. :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: markey mark on 30 March 2008, 23:28:12
full time job this map nath !!! ;D ;D
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 30 March 2008, 23:32:44
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full time job this map nath !!! ;D ;D

It will be better once Jaime has managed to get the thing embedded. Then we'll be able to get members only straight on without the password.

I think that a "one liner" in the welcome e-mail that people get, or the welcome PM when you join would be useful to tell the new members about the map and the password.

I'm more than happy to support it though with the guys as the pain is somewhat my fault.
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: markey mark on 30 March 2008, 23:34:26
its a bloody good thing fella ! will pm people if youre not on the password to help out a bit !! :y :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 30 March 2008, 23:37:08
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its a bloody good thing fella ! will pm people if youre not on the password to help out a bit !! :y :y

Thanks Mark, that would be a help.

I think there's at least a couple of hundred on now, which is quite good and adds value.

Make sure when you give them the password that they know that it is for members only. This is to protect them as much as it is the other members. :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: markey mark on 30 March 2008, 23:38:20
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its a bloody good thing fella ! will pm people if youre not on the password to help out a bit !! :y :y

Thanks Mark, that would be a help.

I think there's at least a couple of hundred on now, which is quite good and adds value.

Make sure when you give them the password that they know that it is for members only. This is to protect them as much as it is the other members. :y

no worries fella glad to do my bit to keep oof up there at the top  :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Nickbat on 31 March 2008, 00:16:15
Just added my marker. Spot on!  :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: adsomega on 31 March 2008, 08:53:38
just put myself on the map :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Myagemo on 06 April 2008, 19:18:48
That's a good idea as long as its not open for abuse that's always the fear on websites, but as you say you don't have to give your exact address
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: markey mark on 06 April 2008, 19:19:45
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That's a good idea as long as its not open for abuse that's always the fear on websites, but as you say you don't have to give your exact address

no worries there fella password protected  :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 06 April 2008, 19:41:50
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That's a good idea as long as its not open for abuse that's always the fear on websites, but as you say you don't have to give your exact address

no worries there fella password protected  :y

PM Sent to Cant Beta Omega 3ltr

Member's who are on this locator have a free choice as to how accurate they feel they want their marker to be. It is possible to change your address, but not move your marker later. Most members have tried to put thir markers accurate to at least street level as this increases value. On occasion they have had problems and asked me to move their markers for them later to nearer their correct position; one member even ended up in the North Sea!

The most accurate way to place your marker is to zoom in on your section on the map and enter your full address (at least make your postcode accurate) and then place your marker carefully before finalising it.

It is then possible to go back into, and edit, your address to make is less exact if you so wish.

Yes there is a risk of abuse, which is one of the reasons that this is password protected. There is ongoing technical work being undertaken by the moderators and administrators to embed the map into a members' only area such that it is only available to OOF members.

In the interim, I do take the liberty of veiwing your profile and reviewing your posts to determine your length of membership and general demeanour to determine whether it is appropriate to share the password; my reasoning it quite simply this; I work on the premise "would I feel comfortable allowing this person to see my marker and those of what I consider to be my trusted OOF compadres". Other members do the same or similar; I hope you understand.

The password is: ***********

Welcome

Nathan (albatross)
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: gstylebaby on 08 April 2008, 05:15:24
Any chance some one could p.m me the login and  password and tell me how to pop myself on the map. :y :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Lazydocker on 08 April 2008, 07:36:42
And me please. Although i completely understand that you may want to see me around here a bit more first! :y :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Myagemo on 08 April 2008, 15:46:56
Hi Albatross
Thanks for sending the codename and explanation, I have put myself on the map now, Its a good idea for a group like ours, because there is a meeting near me this Sunday (at donnington services J23 on the M1 ) ,I am a new member, and I am thinking about going, its nice to see there are several other owners quite near me,

There is a slight problem with the map location I put my full address including postcode and amended it later like advised but its put my marker about a mile up the road from me I actually live at *************** which is the road not shown on the map just Between ********************* and *********************

My full address if it helps you is :- **************************** *********************************************************************************************************
Its a shame that you cant just click on a location to put a marker it would be a lot easier
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 08 April 2008, 22:44:38
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Hi Albatross
Thanks for sending the codename and explanation, I have put myself on the map now, Its a good idea for a group like ours, because there is a meeting near me this Sunday (at donnington services J23 on the M1 ) ,I am a new member, and I am thinking about going, its nice to see there are several other owners quite near me,

There is a slight problem with the map location I put my full address including postcode and amended it later like advised but its put my marker about a mile up the road from me I actually live at *************** which is the road not shown on the map just Between ********************* and *********************

My full address if it helps you is :- **************************** *********************************************************************************************************
Its a shame that you cant just click on a location to put a marker it would be a lot easier

Got your PM, marker has been moved.
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Myagemo on 09 April 2008, 22:34:30
Hi Albatross
  Thanks for sorting out the problem of ZeeMaps putting me in the wrong place, Its now dead right  
   My old position is still on the map so it looked like I had 2 houses, Thanks ZeeMaps, its like having a win on the Lottery! I don't want the Tax office investigating me so I have marked it for deletion
   By the way your car "The Miggenium Falcon" a real beauty what colour is that ?
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 26 April 2008, 16:46:20
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Hi Albatross
  Thanks for sorting out the problem of ZeeMaps putting me in the wrong place, Its now dead right  
   My old position is still on the map so it looked like I had 2 houses, Thanks ZeeMaps, its like having a win on the Lottery! I don't want the Tax office investigating me so I have marked it for deletion
  By the way your car "The Miggenium Falcon" a real beauty what colour is that ?[/quote]

Petrol Blue
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 26 April 2008, 16:47:40
BTTT

There have been quite a few people clicking on the password button on zeemaps which only ends up sending me an e-mail to remind me of the password.

TB: Any joy on embedding?
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: master-sambo on 26 April 2008, 19:50:58
Marked on teh map.  It isn't as close to the location it should be (I gave it a postcode and everything! But hey, there are a few of you guys not too far from where I am.  Swanley being the nearest :D
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: albitz on 26 April 2008, 19:57:24
it hasnt got you living on paddock hill bend has it  ;D
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: master-sambo on 26 April 2008, 20:00:34
LOL!! No, thats where John Clelland should be :D:D  I used to watch the touring cars there and every time I saw him race the Vectra, he crashed out at Paddock :D:D

It has me marked in Ash, it should be New Ash Green. :-/
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Debs. on 26 April 2008, 20:03:07
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.....Petrol Blue

Surely, in view of your 'seabird' connection Albatross; it should be Blue Petrel [size=9](Halobaena caerula)[/size]  ;D
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: albitz on 26 April 2008, 20:04:41
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LOL!! No, thats where John Clelland should be :D:D  I used to watch the touring cars there and every time I saw him race the Vectra, he crashed out at Paddock :D:D

It has me marked in Ash, it should be New Ash Green. :-/
i can remember watching formula one there,when it was worth watching,yes i know ,im old  :)
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: TheBoy on 26 April 2008, 22:04:24
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TB: Any joy on embedding?
Sorry, not even looked at the possibilites yet  :-[
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 27 April 2008, 19:28:07
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TB: Any joy on embedding?
Sorry, not even looked at the possibilites yet  :-[

No worries, I know you're a busy guy. Now you've stopped leaking, let me know when you've got some time. If there's a little advance warning I'll try to be available to offer any help I can. :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 02 May 2008, 01:02:26
bump

Thre's been a fair few clicks on the password button in the last few days :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Vamps on 02 May 2008, 01:14:03
I like a look around, but notice numbers sem to have stalled. :(
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 02 May 2008, 01:38:07
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I like a look around, but notice numbers sem to have stalled. :(

It might be nice to invite new members to add their marker in their welcome PM or welcome e-mail they get when they join
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: FRE07962128 on 02 May 2008, 06:22:38
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I was wandering through another car forum earlier today and came accross a group of car owner members who have made use of a free feature on the net which allows us all to see where each other are. It has proven really popular and there are many members in the map I saw.

Obviously the more the uptake the richer the value, which is true of most web-based things really.

I've created a private area for the OOF members and you're all welcome to log on and add yourself. Please don't feel you need to give your EXACT location if you want to remain partially anonymous (mine is bang on), but it would be great to get a general idea of our distribution and proximity to nearby members.

To access the map click here (http://www.zeemaps.com/map?group=75196&x=-3.6694&y=54.4317&z=11)

http://www.zeemaps.com/omegaowners

Please PM me for the password

If this catches on perhaps this could become sticky? (mods? I'd be happy to hand over the moderator password for you to change)


Or simply click on "Map" in the oof header menu!

Yes it is a good idea, and will be joining :y :y :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: FRE07962128 on 02 May 2008, 06:33:13
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bump

Thre's been a fair few clicks on the password button in the last few days :y


What is the password please as I wish to enter my details?
 :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Debs. on 02 May 2008, 07:30:37
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bump

Thre's been a fair few clicks on the password button in the last few days :y


What is the password please as I wish to enter my details?
 :y

P.M Sent
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: humbucker on 02 May 2008, 07:54:27
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It might be nice to invite new members to add their marker in their welcome PM or welcome e-mail they get when they join

that's a great idea
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 02 May 2008, 17:55:06
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It might be nice to invite new members to add their marker in their welcome PM or welcome e-mail they get when they join

that's a great idea

My job is a Service Delivery Manager for a software solutions provider. I sometimes find it difficult to realise that I'm actually still doing what I do for a living when I'm not supposed to be.

I must have been doing that line of work for too long now. :-/
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: FRE07962128 on 02 May 2008, 18:01:40
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I like a look around, but notice numbers sem to have stalled. :(

It might be nice to invite new members to add their marker in their welcome PM or welcome e-mail they get when they join

Indeed!  I didn't know about this feature until raised this time around.  Tell the Newbies when they join! :y :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 03 May 2008, 06:34:49
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I like a look around, but notice numbers sem to have stalled. :(

It might be nice to invite new members to add their marker in their welcome PM or welcome e-mail they get when they join

Indeed!  I didn't know about this feature until raised this time around.  Tell the Newbies when they join! :y :y

Bump
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: cbs2 on 06 May 2008, 12:06:32
Can someone please pm me the password for the map??

Cheers
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 06 May 2008, 20:43:13
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Can someone please pm me the password for the map??

Cheers

PM Sent :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: DC on 06 May 2008, 22:30:02
password please!
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 06 May 2008, 22:36:26
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password please!

PM Sent :y

Current list of 170 markerws all told: All welcome!

Admins


Members


Meeting Points or POI

Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 11 May 2008, 15:00:36
This keeps coming up and generating new threads, so I'm giving it a 'bump'. I know the guidleines say I shouldn't, but it seems to make more sense than to keep seeing new threads come up.
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Ian_D on 11 May 2008, 15:13:52
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This keeps coming up and generating new threads, so I'm giving it a 'bump'. I know the guidleines say I shouldn't, but it seems to make more sense than to keep seeing new threads come up.

Cant we just make this a sticky? Think its brilliant!

 :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 11 May 2008, 19:15:30
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This keeps coming up and generating new threads, so I'm giving it a 'bump'. I know the guidleines say I shouldn't, but it seems to make more sense than to keep seeing new threads come up.

Cant we just make this a sticky? Think its brilliant!

 :y

Sticky is an option, but is a PITA for admins. TB was supposedly going to work with me on gettign the map embedded thereby allowing members to get straight in with no password required (single sign on stylee), but that seems to have died a death.

I have made another suggestion which I think could work. I'll make it a poll and see what thoughts come back...


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It might be nice to invite new members to add their marker in their welcome PM or welcome e-mail they get when they join

Indeed!  I didn't know about this feature until raised this time around.  Tell the Newbies when they join! :y :y







Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 11 May 2008, 19:20:18
So what to do about the OOF Map and getting the word out to new members and those that haven't stumbled accross it yet?
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 11 May 2008, 19:39:43
Why not add a link for the OOF Map in the welcome letter that is sent via email when a new member confirms thier email.

Also in the email it could be pointed out to drop in and say Hi in the wecome section, and that by filling in thier car details it will be easier to get help..

A global reminder could be sent out regards the map and car details any way.



Sorry if it creates any work for the admins, but in the long run I would hope it would actually save work and save reminders from current members eplaining it over and over to new members.
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 11 May 2008, 19:43:28
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Why not add a link for the OOF Map in the welcome letter that is sent via email when a new member confirms thier email.

Also in the email it could be pointed out to drop in and say Hi in the wecome section, and that by filling in thier car details it will be easier to get help..

A global reminder could be sent out regards the map and car details any way.



Sorry if it creates any work for the admins, but in the long run I would hope it would actually save work and save reminders from current members eplaining it over and over to new members.


That'll be option 3 then eh Skruntie? :y

Hope that's how you voted...
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 14 October 2008, 20:48:43
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Is it worth putting the good Geometry places on the OOF map.

I'd say yes to that!!

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In Cardiff try these guys.

http://www.aatyres.co.uk/align.html

eddie

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anyone know anywhere in notts plz as ??
mick :y

Theres a link on here to a place in the West Mids

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1161091674


I have added a new type of marker in purple to denote "Alignment Centres" and then added the above 5 sites to the map. I have changed W.I.M. to a purple marker too.

Did you know? If you click on the marker type on the legend at the bottom left of the map it removes that type of marker from the map termporarily. This is handy if you want to remove all the members' markers to see the remaining "meeting points" and "Alignment Centres".

BTW: Someone has been clicking the Map Password button fairly frequently recently and I keep getting e-mails. Please PM me, or an admin, if you need the password.

Thanks

Nathan (Albatross)
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Welung666 on 14 October 2008, 20:56:04
Could I get the password please? I'd love to see who's close by, I know JueV6 and SWMNBO are near.  :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: serek on 14 October 2008, 20:58:05
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Could I get the password please? I'd love to see who's close by, I know JueV6 and SWMNBO are near.  :y
pm send :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Welung666 on 14 October 2008, 21:05:50
Thank you :y and added myself  8-) It would appear Hersham Boy is closest to me then slightly further out is JueV6, Bertiecbx550 and Coronaryman  :)
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Cumbria on 14 October 2008, 21:21:28
Hi can someone pm the password please.
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 14 October 2008, 21:24:14
PM Sent   :y :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Cumbria on 14 October 2008, 21:29:46
Cheers skruntie
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: LFF64 on 14 October 2008, 21:51:44
Could I have the password please  :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Cumbria on 14 October 2008, 22:07:10
Just put myself on the map. But when i zoom in it puts me in the irish sea. Whats gone wrong.
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: dieseldean on 14 October 2008, 22:09:26
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Just put myself on the map. But when i zoom in it puts me in the irish sea. Whats gone wrong.
map is out of date by 20 years IN THE FUTURE :D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 14 October 2008, 22:22:59
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Just put myself on the map. But when i zoom in it puts me in the irish sea. Whats gone wrong.

similiar here.. ;D
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: RobG on 14 October 2008, 22:28:05
Password please Nathan :)
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: amigov6 on 14 October 2008, 22:28:29
I'm happy to be on here but need the password please.
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 14 October 2008, 22:31:37
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I'm happy to be on here but need the password please.

Pm sent :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: serek on 14 October 2008, 22:33:22
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Password please Nathan :)
Pm send :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: woodsy_mv6 on 14 October 2008, 22:35:52
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I'm happy to be on here but need the password please.
Ditto :)
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: woodsy_mv6 on 14 October 2008, 22:48:15
Cheers serek :y

Right. I bloody hate these things ;D

Put me postcode in, hit submit, and it hasn't appeared...well not anywere near were I live. (I ain't moveing my curser over the entire British isles in an attempt to find it ;D) HELP
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: amigov6 on 14 October 2008, 22:52:34
Had a good scout round, thanks for the password so how do i put myself on here please? I'm a computer numpty, have to be shown everything, sorry. :-[
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 14 October 2008, 22:56:31
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Had a good scout round, thanks for the password so how do i put myself on here please? I'm a computer numpty, have to be shown everything, sorry. :-[

actually dont remember..but must be from the upper left menu.. :-/
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 15 October 2008, 07:21:53
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Just put myself on the map. But when i zoom in it puts me in the irish sea. Whats gone wrong.

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Cheers serek :y

Right. I bloody hate these things ;D

Put me postcode in, hit submit, and it hasn't appeared...well not anywere near were I live. (I ain't moveing my curser over the entire British isles in an attempt to find it ;D) HELP

BOTH OF THE ABOVE SAME ISSUE - SAME ADVICE

TOP LEFT:

Click "Show List"

From the list which has now appeared on the right hand side of the screen select "Your Name"

Click on your Marker which is now highlighted on the map.

At the bottom right of the dialog / speech bubble is a small icon with an arrow on it. when you roll the mouse cursor over it a box comes up that says "relocate".

Click that little icon.

You can now move your marker anywhere you like on the map.

Repeat until happy. :y




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Had a good scout round, thanks for the password so how do i put myself on here please? I'm a computer numpty, have to be shown everything, sorry. :-[

actually dont remember..but must be from the upper left menu.. :-/


Top Left - click add marker.

Follow your nose.

If you end up with an problems follow the instructions above 1st and then let me know on here if there are any further issues.
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: jimbobmccoy on 15 October 2008, 07:45:09
anyone have the password please??
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 15 October 2008, 07:57:08
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anyone have the password please??


PM Sent :y

Follow the advice above ^^^^
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Jimbob on 15 October 2008, 08:24:36
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Just put myself on the map. But when i zoom in it puts me in the irish sea. Whats gone wrong.

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Cheers serek :y

Right. I bloody hate these things ;D

Put me postcode in, hit submit, and it hasn't appeared...well not anywere near were I live. (I ain't moveing my curser over the entire British isles in an attempt to find it ;D) HELP

BOTH OF THE ABOVE SAME ISSUE - SAME ADVICE

TOP LEFT:

Click "Show List"

From the list which has now appeared on the right hand side of the screen select "Your Name"

Click on your Marker which is now highlighted on the map.

At the bottom right of the dialog / speech bubble is a small icon with an arrow on it. when you roll the mouse cursor over it a box comes up that says "relocate".

Click that little icon.

You can now move your marker anywhere you like on the map.

Repeat until happy. :y




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Had a good scout round, thanks for the password so how do i put myself on here please? I'm a computer numpty, have to be shown everything, sorry. :-[

actually dont remember..but must be from the upper left menu.. :-/


Top Left - click add marker.

Follow your nose.

If you end up with an problems follow the instructions above 1st and then let me know on here if there are any further issues.


by any chance are you logged in as admin when you do that ;)
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: The Red Baron on 15 October 2008, 10:41:12
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I'm happy to be on here but need the password please.
Me too.  :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: ian6pot on 15 October 2008, 10:51:00
Any chance of the password please :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 15 October 2008, 18:17:34
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Just put myself on the map. But when i zoom in it puts me in the irish sea. Whats gone wrong.

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Cheers serek :y

Right. I bloody hate these things ;D

Put me postcode in, hit submit, and it hasn't appeared...well not anywere near were I live. (I ain't moveing my curser over the entire British isles in an attempt to find it ;D) HELP

BOTH OF THE ABOVE SAME ISSUE - SAME ADVICE

TOP LEFT:

Click "Show List"

From the list which has now appeared on the right hand side of the screen select "Your Name"

Click on your Marker which is now highlighted on the map.

At the bottom right of the dialog / speech bubble is a small icon with an arrow on it. when you roll the mouse cursor over it a box comes up that says "relocate".

Click that little icon.

You can now move your marker anywhere you like on the map.

Repeat until happy. :y




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Had a good scout round, thanks for the password so how do i put myself on here please? I'm a computer numpty, have to be shown everything, sorry. :-[

actually dont remember..but must be from the upper left menu.. :-/


Top Left - click add marker.

Follow your nose.

If you end up with an problems follow the instructions above 1st and then let me know on here if there are any further issues.


by any chance are you logged in as admin when you do that ;)


Do which bit Jimbob?

EDIT: Yes I was. I have jsut logged in as a member and found the limitation.

I have changed the settings of the map now so that each member can add markers, but not change anything on eachothers'.

When you initially create a marker you recieve a dialog box with a unique  URL. KEEP THIS URL/LINK - IT IS YOUR KEY TO EDIT YOUR MARKER ONLY!!!

Visit the page and add it to your favourites. :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Jimbob on 15 October 2008, 18:43:39
'ordinary' users dont seem to have that option :

At the bottom right of the dialog / speech bubble is a small icon with an arrow on it. when you roll the mouse cursor over it a box comes up that says "relocate".

Click that little icon.

You can now move your marker anywhere you like on the map.
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: LFF64 on 15 October 2008, 18:44:35
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Could I have the password please  :y
Pretty please someone  :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 15 October 2008, 18:57:56
This is a standard text answer, so I apologise if the information provided is like teaching a granny to suck eggs. This is just a mini FAQ to save me some time.


Please follow the instructions/tips below first and then let me know if there are any further issues by adding a post to this thread:

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1206144652

I watch it regularly and will help you on the thread. This way everyone gets the benefit of the answers.


Good luck!

Nathan (Albatross)





HOW DO I ADD MY MARKER?[/u]

Centralise eh map on your home location and zoom in until you can see your street clearly. Set your street/house to about 1 cm from the far right of the map (You'll see why in a minute)

Top Left - click "Add" --> "Marker"

Follow your nose, by adding your address. It will have a link on that dialog where it allow you to place your marker by clicking on "Map Select a location". Use this link as it will help you to make sure your marker is accurately positioned.

When you initially create a marker you recieve a dialog box with a unique  URL. COPY AND KEEP THIS URL/LINK - IT IS YOUR KEY TO EDIT YOUR MARKER ONLY!!!

Suggestion:[/u] Visit the unique URL/LINK page and add it to your favourites for future reference.







HOW DO I MOVE MY MARKER IF IT ENDS UP IN THE WRONG PLACE?[/u]

Visit your unique URL/LINK to access/change your marker.

Make sure your address is accurate.

Change the "MARKER" type in the drop down list to "MOVE"

PM me and ask me to move your marker to the address.







HOW DO I FIND MY MARKER ON THE MAP AMONGST EVERYONE ELSE'S?[/u]

TOP LEFT:

Click "Show List"

From the list which has now appeared on the right hand side of the screen select "Your Name". NB: List is sorted by Cpaital letters 1st and then alphabetically (Zorro appears before apple, but Apple appears before Banana)

Click on your Marker which is now highlighted on the map.

You can also remove the types of marker by clicking on the legend of marker types at the bottom left.
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: woodsy_mv6 on 15 October 2008, 21:21:53
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If you end up with an problems follow the instructions above 1st and then let me know on here if there are any further issues.
Inbound ;)
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: LFF64 on 15 October 2008, 22:13:24
Thank you  :y Its a bit lonely around here by the looks of it  :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 15 October 2008, 23:09:28
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If you end up with an problems follow the instructions above 1st and then let me know on here if there are any further issues.
Inbound ;)

Sorted
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: woodsy_mv6 on 15 October 2008, 23:16:33
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If you end up with an problems follow the instructions above 1st and then let me know on here if there are any further issues.
Inbound ;)

Sorted
Thanking you sir :)
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: kev h on 15 October 2008, 23:47:09
Can I have the password plesae
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: kev h on 16 October 2008, 00:11:20
Thanks - added my location
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: ian6pot on 16 October 2008, 01:26:31
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Any chance of the password please :y

Would that be a no then :'(
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 16 October 2008, 06:21:50
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Any chance of the password please :y

Would that be a no then :'(

PM Sent :y

Sorry that you didn't get an immediate response; I was at work for your 1st post and I was asleep for your 2nd. I suspect that may be a general diagnosis for most of the other members too. ;)
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 16 October 2008, 07:09:47
Someone has just been clicking on the OOF Map "Mail Password" button again. This just sends me a reminder e-mail.

PM me if you need the password. :y

EDIT: It was MV6Matt - PM now sent. :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 17 October 2008, 19:31:12
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Someone has just been clicking on the OOF Map "Mail Password" button again. This just sends me a reminder e-mail.

PM me if you need the password. :y

And again :-/
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 21 October 2008, 07:28:13
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Someone has just been clicking on the OOF Map "Mail Password" button again. This just sends me a reminder e-mail.

PM me if you need the password. :y

Six clicks last night. PM me if you need the password :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Inspector Morse on 28 October 2008, 10:47:04
Just added myself - great idea.

Cheers

Insp Morse ;)
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 02 November 2008, 14:07:52
Been quite a few clicks on the OOF "send me password" link recently and about 3 this morning, so I thought I'd put up this as a little reminder.

PM me, an admin or another member who appears earlier in this thread if you need the password. :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 23 November 2008, 12:01:09
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Been quite a few clicks on the OOF "send me password" link recently and about 3 this morning, so I thought I'd put up this as a little reminder.

PM me, an admin or another member who appears earlier in this thread if you need the password. :y


Same again over the last couple of days.
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: The Barge Captain on 23 November 2008, 13:28:09
That was probably me forkin around with it.  Sorry.

PM sent.
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 23 November 2008, 16:17:12
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That was probably me forkin around with it.  Sorry.

PM sent.

As is a reponse :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Albatross on 18 December 2008, 23:11:54
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Been quite a few clicks on the OOF "send me password" link recently and about 3 this morning, so I thought I'd put up this as a little reminder.

PM me, an admin or another member who appears earlier in this thread if you need the password. :y

Same again over the last couple of days.



--------- " ---------

That is supposed to mean "ditto"; quite a few e-mails received lately to remind me of the passwords I already know.

Don't click on the password button people. PM me or an admin for the password if you need it.

Thanks in advance

Nathan
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: P6UL K on 04 February 2011, 00:18:04
I don't know how i've stumbled across this thread!!  But alas i have, so upski for the thread and if there still is a password....  ;)
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: millwall on 04 February 2011, 00:26:49
good idea  pm sent for password :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Jimbob on 04 February 2011, 07:11:19
done and done  :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: Entwood on 04 February 2011, 09:17:08
Housework anybody ...  :)

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Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: millwall on 04 February 2011, 11:17:49
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done and done  :y
thank you :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: P6UL K on 04 February 2011, 11:20:09
Thanks for the PM, info added  :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: millwall on 04 February 2011, 11:22:44
im done :y
Title: Re: OOF Member distribution
Post by: TheBoy on 04 February 2011, 17:12:04
No need to drag up old thread for this - there is a perfectly good tab near the top of all pages that says Map.

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