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Forum News => Forum Announcements => Topic started by: mizgeorge on January 09, 2011, 01:24:30 PM

Title: New FHF map
Post by: mizgeorge on January 09, 2011, 01:24:30 PM
Frappr has gone, so we have a new map for those interested in seeing where we all are.

here: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=212609103569775654915.000499695d30e608dcaa8&z=3

You need to be logged into google.
Open the link and add to 'my maps' followed by 'edit', which should let you add your own place marker (by member name if possible). Feel free to add a one line description (real name, one website only please - it's for fun not advertising) Then save. It's set to open collaboration, so anyone should be able to share it. There are only two on there at the moment and they're looking a bit lonely! ;D

It's all fairly experimental at this stage (and a lot of guesswork was involved), so let me know if you have any problems.

Title: Re: FH Map
Post by: Lotti on January 09, 2011, 01:26:18 PM
Great, thanks George.  Will go and put me in so it's not looking so lonely in there! :)
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: Flyingcheesetoastie on January 09, 2011, 01:53:55 PM
I put me in, but I'm soooooooooo far away from everyone else!  :'(
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: ScarletLeonard on January 09, 2011, 01:55:03 PM
I'm in there now too :)
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: awrylemming on January 09, 2011, 01:56:55 PM
I tried, but am completely clueless so will have to wait until my son visits  :-[
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: mizgeorge on January 09, 2011, 02:00:29 PM
Quote from: awrylemming on January 09, 2011, 01:56:55 PM
I tried, but am completely clueless so will have to wait until my son visits  :-[

pm me your addy and I'll pop you on if you like :)
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: Flyingcheesetoastie on January 09, 2011, 02:01:22 PM
You have to Add it to your My Maps first before editing it....
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: SueP on January 09, 2011, 02:05:29 PM
I'm on ;D ;D
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: Ilona on January 09, 2011, 02:22:08 PM
I am on :)
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: mizgeorge on January 09, 2011, 02:24:29 PM
Which one are you Ilona - 9, 10 or 11? ;)
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: Lush! on January 09, 2011, 02:29:29 PM
So am I ... amazing  ;)  ;D ;D
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: SilverGems89 on January 09, 2011, 02:33:12 PM
Think im on!
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: MadelineBunyan on January 09, 2011, 02:40:07 PM
theres me...
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: Ilona on January 09, 2011, 02:44:43 PM
None of them, Mines vanished. I will try again.
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: elburnzo on January 09, 2011, 02:49:49 PM
yay! theres me! Your not quite as lonely looking now Rachel!
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: Blue Box Studio on January 09, 2011, 02:53:46 PM
Think I'm now on there?
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: paintboxcrafts on January 09, 2011, 03:15:03 PM
I've added me. The only East Anglian so far.
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: Carol on January 09, 2011, 03:18:10 PM
....and I'm the only Fifer so far..... ::)
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: garishglobes on January 09, 2011, 04:12:35 PM
I'm on too  :)
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: mizgeorge on January 09, 2011, 04:16:20 PM
Woo! I'm so glad it worked :D

Now who's that in Burton on Trent?
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: Rikki on January 09, 2011, 04:28:36 PM
There I am. Eventually!!
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: lampworklover on January 09, 2011, 04:54:45 PM
Quote from: Carol on January 09, 2011, 03:18:10 PM
....and I'm the only Fifer so far..... ::)

think I can beat that;  I'm the only one in the whole of Wales at the moment!
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: Les on January 09, 2011, 05:23:21 PM
I think I got it on the map OK :)
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: Jolene on January 09, 2011, 05:25:17 PM
I think I just fudged up the title - sorry George
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: June on January 09, 2011, 05:29:06 PM
This is great, George, thanks.  I'm now there  :)
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: Les on January 09, 2011, 05:29:14 PM
I took the liberty of adding the Flame Off's venue to the map ;)
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: sparrow on January 09, 2011, 05:41:12 PM
Done - nice one George!
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: Les on January 09, 2011, 05:42:00 PM
Oh and I've just changed the link to the new map in the News Board right at the top of the forum ... it should work OK ....
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: Zeldazog on January 09, 2011, 05:44:06 PM
Think I'm on there now...
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: MangoBeads on January 09, 2011, 05:51:56 PM
I was able to link my google map listing in .... superb !
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: Nia on January 09, 2011, 06:01:33 PM
Quote from: lampworklover on January 09, 2011, 04:54:45 PM
Quote from: Carol on January 09, 2011, 03:18:10 PM
....and I'm the only Fifer so far..... ::)

think I can beat that;  I'm the only one in the whole of Wales at the moment!

Not any more, you're not!
I just stuck me on there too.
Nia xx
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: awrylemming on January 09, 2011, 06:11:30 PM
Hey Rikki, you're near me!  Yay!
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: Pat from Canvey on January 09, 2011, 06:20:13 PM
I just added myself.
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: jammie on January 09, 2011, 06:28:19 PM
Can you add me please George, cant do it on my old maccie! :)
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: mizgeorge on January 09, 2011, 06:35:57 PM
Done Jean :)
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: mirri marie on January 09, 2011, 07:41:09 PM
I'm on there too! from sunny Doncaster  ;D
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: febgirl on January 09, 2011, 07:49:51 PM
No. 2 son just added me.  I'm not an unintelligent women, why am I so thick when it comes to computers??  No need to answer.
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: awrylemming on January 09, 2011, 07:54:05 PM
Quote from: febgirl on January 09, 2011, 07:49:51 PM
No. 2 son just added me.  I'm not an unintelligent women, why am I so thick when it comes to computers??  No need to answer.

Thank heavens it's not just me  :P  It's this windows lark, it never does what I want it to!
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: GlassOwl on January 09, 2011, 08:12:48 PM
All done

I seem to be in the middle, betwixt and between.

Sandra
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: ARBeads on January 09, 2011, 09:02:23 PM
I'm the one in Burton - think I've got it right now after the first attempts where I got the post code and several entrys all the same  ???

Ruth
x
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: bluefairy on January 09, 2011, 09:51:52 PM
I'm on, this is fab!!  (easily pleased, me  :P)
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: Dee Dee on January 09, 2011, 10:16:02 PM
I'm on, but so sad......I am very lonely over on my side of the world!  Come join me ;D
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: mizgeorge on January 09, 2011, 10:20:08 PM
Quote from: Dee Dee on January 09, 2011, 10:16:02 PM
I'm on, but so sad......I am very lonely over on my side of the world!  Come join me ;D

Oh yes please ;D
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: Dee Dee on January 09, 2011, 10:24:43 PM
Quote from: mizgeorge on January 09, 2011, 10:20:08 PM
Quote from: Dee Dee on January 09, 2011, 10:16:02 PM
I'm on, but so sad......I am very lonely over on my side of the world!  Come join me ;D

Oh yes please ;D


I'll go make up the spare bed then!  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: Les on January 09, 2011, 10:46:54 PM
Room for another ? ;D
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: jammie on January 09, 2011, 10:50:59 PM
Quote from: mizgeorge on January 09, 2011, 06:35:57 PM
Done Jean :)

Thankyou!  :)
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: mizgeorge on January 09, 2011, 10:55:00 PM
I'm loving how well this has worked!!
I hadn't realised how much I missed the map until today :)
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: Les on January 09, 2011, 10:55:40 PM
me too ... it's great :)
thanks for sorting it out George x
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: Dee Dee on January 09, 2011, 10:59:56 PM
Quote from: Lesley Jane on January 09, 2011, 10:46:54 PM
Room for another ? ;D


Absolutely, there are two spare beds!  If you don't mind sharing with George! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: Les on January 09, 2011, 11:00:45 PM
hehe ... we'd cope :D
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: Dee Dee on January 09, 2011, 11:03:18 PM
Quote from: Lesley Jane on January 09, 2011, 11:00:45 PM
hehe ... we'd cope :D


Right then, I'll put the kettle on - see you when you get here!  (I wish!) :D
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: Les on January 09, 2011, 11:03:40 PM
On my way :P
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: Shirl on January 09, 2011, 11:29:38 PM
I just added myself on...I think :)
Its great seeing where you all are
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: julieHB on January 10, 2011, 09:41:50 AM
This is brilliant! Thanks, George!!  :) :-*
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: Trudi on January 10, 2011, 09:45:39 AM
Just added myself!
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: Ian Pearson on January 10, 2011, 11:24:16 AM
Sorry seem to have messed up title

Ian
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: mizgeorge on January 10, 2011, 11:32:47 AM
all sorted :)
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: MadelineBunyan on January 10, 2011, 12:08:07 PM
well that was weird...I just temporarily relocated to france...dont know how I did that...Im back now!
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: Yellow friend on January 10, 2011, 12:09:15 PM
I think this is wonderful - just seen that Phoenix aka Kim is only about 2 miles from me!!  thought I was all on my lonesome.

Shelia :D
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: Billie on January 10, 2011, 12:19:04 PM
I keep being moved from the French/Luxembourg/Belgiums borders to Swindon  ???
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: MadelineBunyan on January 10, 2011, 12:22:38 PM
I wouldn't have minded the trip to France, but obviously I blinked and missed it!

perhaps it thinks you would like Swindon?
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: MyPrecious on January 10, 2011, 01:10:43 PM
Just added myself!
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: Billie on January 10, 2011, 01:28:10 PM
Quote from: MadelineBunyan on January 10, 2011, 12:22:38 PM
I wouldn't have minded the trip to France, but obviously I blinked and missed it!

perhaps it thinks you would like Swindon?

I've just found this on Google.  There does seem to be a bit more going on there than there is locally...  :D

http://www.jasperfforde.com/swindon/7wonders.html 

Quote from: MyPrecious on January 10, 2011, 01:10:43 PM
Just added myself!

Paris or Normandy?
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: JaySpangles on January 10, 2011, 01:41:02 PM
Just added myself - in two locations!

Come on everyone north east of Leeds - it is an absolute dessert out there.
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: poledra1958 on January 10, 2011, 03:03:46 PM
added myself as well, can see there are people near me

Jenny
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: lorrainelee on January 10, 2011, 04:11:30 PM
I'm on too, bit sparse in the Bedfordshire area!!

Lorraine
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: cbeadies on January 11, 2011, 10:22:06 PM
Hmmm..., not sure if I added myself correctly. Just kind of aimed the blue marker in the general direction of my house but it is not very accurate - should I have done it by post code? Any idea how I can alter it?
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: helbels on January 11, 2011, 10:29:34 PM
You can zoom right in on the map to see where to place your marker - much more accurate.  Just go back to the page and choose "Edit" again, and then you can move it.
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: cbeadies on January 11, 2011, 10:41:41 PM
Thanks Helen, I think I am a bit more accurate now!
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: Sulis (Hazel) on January 11, 2011, 11:14:59 PM
Helen, I'd forgotten how close you are to me!!!

I'm there too now  ;D

Thanks George - you're brilliant getting this sorted again  ;)

xx
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: mizgeorge on January 12, 2011, 12:26:35 AM
if you just enter a place (by post code or address, you can then save it to the map and just edit to show your own name (and remove the street view!)

Lovely to see so many pins appearing now :)
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: lesley on January 12, 2011, 12:59:08 AM
Managed to add myself to the Northern defence line. :)

Quite an achievement, as I normally end up bobbing around in the Indian Ocean. :D
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: DeanWilson on February 06, 2011, 05:29:05 PM
I think I've added myself? C'mon guys, the Emerald Isle is looking a bit more like knockoff jade  :P *lonely* :P
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: Lotti on February 07, 2011, 08:26:49 AM
Just been checking out the map and note that Di appears to be on a boat! :) :)
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: mizgeorge on February 07, 2011, 09:22:45 AM
She's been safely piloted back to shore now :)
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: disandland on February 07, 2011, 10:10:39 AM
Quote from: mizgeorge on February 07, 2011, 09:22:45 AM
She's been safely piloted back to shore now :)

Doh, I was enjoying my cruise!
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: Lotti on February 07, 2011, 10:59:26 AM
I thought perhaps you were having a day out on Lundy! :)
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: SilverGems89 on February 07, 2011, 11:00:55 AM
my map has no markers on it  :(
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: JaySpangles on February 07, 2011, 11:09:08 AM
Aggggh - someone has moved my tag from France to Italy.  Have just moved myself back.
SilverGems - look under the heading that says 'my maps'  it might be in there.
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: SilverGems89 on February 07, 2011, 11:16:44 AM
have just had a look it just says get started making a map...the map has worked for me fine up to now, i've also tried both links to it, the one at the begining of this thread and at the top of the forum but theres no difference  :'(
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: Shirl on February 07, 2011, 11:26:22 AM
I had a problem too and then I realised I hadnt signed in to google maps
DOH!
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: JaySpangles on February 07, 2011, 11:29:07 AM
When I click on George's first link I get a blank map too.
Try this link, don't know if it will work however.

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=212609103569775654915.000499695d30e608dcaa8&ll=55.116085,-2.746582&spn=9.763934,28.54248&z=6 (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=212609103569775654915.000499695d30e608dcaa8&ll=55.116085,-2.746582&spn=9.763934,28.54248&z=6)

If it does save to 'my maps'
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: SilverGems89 on February 07, 2011, 11:31:22 AM
Quote from: Shirl on February 07, 2011, 11:26:22 AM
I had a problem too and then I realised I hadnt signed in to google maps
DOH!

Shirl your a genius, im usually always logged in so i didnt think to check but for some reason i had been logged out, i have it now though, yay!
i feel like a right plonker  ::)
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: Shirl on February 07, 2011, 11:47:10 AM
Never been callled a genius before ;D ;D

Glad you got it sorted anyway :)
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: MadelineBunyan on February 07, 2011, 12:16:55 PM
I appear to have been deleted  :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

I'll go put myself back and hope I dont move to france without noticing this time.
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: Zeldazog on February 07, 2011, 01:33:37 PM
Quote from: JaySpangles on February 07, 2011, 11:09:08 AM
Aggggh - someone has moved my tag from France to Italy.  Have just moved myself back.
SilverGems - look under the heading that says 'my maps'  it might be in there.


You appear to be everywhere Janet - when I scroll down the list, I see your name five times....
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: suzanneC on February 07, 2011, 09:17:01 PM
Well I have tried and tried to get onto the google map and I just can't get it
to work, must be a bit thick.
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: JaySpangles on February 07, 2011, 10:58:29 PM


You appear to be everywhere Janet - when I scroll down the list, I see your name five times....
[/quote]

Sorry about hogging the list. I repositioned myself a couple of times and it added a list entry every time. I'll try deleting myself and see what happens. I might just become an invisible member of this community.
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: Katiequiggle on February 08, 2011, 10:55:48 PM
Quote from: Yellow friend on January 10, 2011, 12:09:15 PM
I think this is wonderful - just seen that Phoenix aka Kim is only about 2 miles from me!!  thought I was all on my lonesome.

Shelia :D

There's 3 of us within a stones throw of each other, Prehaps we should all get together one day.
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: mizgeorge on February 09, 2011, 12:11:16 PM
OK, it's fixed again :)

I think someone had managed to edit the title by accident which stopped the link from working properly.

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=212609103569775654915.000499695d30e608dcaa8&z=3 and add to 'my maps' and you should be fine. You do still need to be logged in to google though.

If anyone's struggling, I'm more than happy to add them.
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: suzanneC on February 10, 2011, 12:41:40 PM
Thanks George for sorting mine out.  One question though, can you tell
me why I'm a red dot and everybody else seems to be a blue flag?
Only curious, feel a bit left out.
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: mizgeorge on February 10, 2011, 02:08:45 PM
How strange. I see you as a blue pin like everyone else!
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: flowerjasper on February 10, 2011, 06:19:27 PM
i am proudly place mark 78  ::)
not sure how to put my name instead
sandy
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: helenfc on February 10, 2011, 06:36:23 PM
Woo ho, I'm in :D
There are very few scots!
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: mizgeorge on February 10, 2011, 06:43:38 PM
Quote from: flowerjasper on February 10, 2011, 06:19:27 PM
i am proudly place mark 78  ::)
not sure how to put my name instead
sandy

done for you Sandy :)
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: JKC on February 10, 2011, 06:47:34 PM
Hi George, I couldn't get it to work for me, could you pop me on please?
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: mizgeorge on February 10, 2011, 06:50:14 PM
Happy to. drop me a PM with an address (or at least a town) and I'll be on the case.
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: AnnaSpanna on February 10, 2011, 06:51:17 PM
In the words of that famous song......

.....All by myself  :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

(or for in the style of Kim Jong Il in Team America.... I'm so wonewee)
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: suzanneC on February 10, 2011, 07:25:18 PM
George had another look at the maps and I'm still a pink dot isn't
that odd, not bothered though.
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: mizgeorge on February 10, 2011, 07:55:15 PM
You're on JKC. Suzanne, it's really odd, I'm still seeing blue :)
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: Shirl on February 10, 2011, 08:18:02 PM
You are showing blue to me Suzanne.

You are lucky so to live close to the sea.  :)
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: Pat from Canvey on February 10, 2011, 08:22:26 PM
I'm surrounded by sea twice a day.  ;)  ;)  ;)
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: JKC on February 10, 2011, 08:23:22 PM
Hi George, thanks.  I didn't know I could see my house (cool).  By the way, it is no longer a hotel, except for my son and husband and they don't pay well.
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: suzanneC on February 11, 2011, 07:09:04 PM
Shirl I don't know what you see but I live miles and miles from the sea,
closer to mountains than the sea.
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: flowerjasper on February 11, 2011, 08:10:56 PM
Quote from: mizgeorge on February 10, 2011, 06:43:38 PM
Quote from: flowerjasper on February 10, 2011, 06:19:27 PM
i am proudly place mark 78  ::)
not sure how to put my name instead
sandy

done for you Sandy :)
thanks george x
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: Shirl on February 12, 2011, 01:16:57 AM
Quote from: suzanneC on February 11, 2011, 07:09:04 PM
Shirl I don't know what you see but I live miles and miles from the sea,
closer to mountains than the sea.

Sorry for the confusion, I meant JKC is near the sea and you are a blue marker on my map :)
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: binty on February 23, 2011, 10:17:16 PM
Just added myself - mad cat glass is closest to me
*****waves****
Title: Re: New FHF map
Post by: Les on February 23, 2011, 10:24:08 PM
***waves back***