[Rhodes22-list] Rhodes22 Map

[Rick]

Gregg,

So cool!  I did find my boat in its slip for all the world to see.

Rick

On Sat, Nov 17, 2012 at 1:03 PM, Gregg MacMillan <gjm at techgra.com> wrote:

> I'm sure some of you remember the Rhodes22 Owners map we created several
> years ago. I forget the name of the program, but it worked pretty well
> until.... it didn't. And then the company just sort of disappeared.
>
> I thought I'd try the same idea again with Google Maps. I created a
> Rhodes22 Owners map using Google maps and set it up so anyone can edit it.
> However, it's unlisted, so only those who find out about it thru an email
> will know it exists. It will not show up on search engines.
>
> Right now, I just have my location in Ohio and General Boats location in
> Edenton. Here is the link:
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> http://goo.gl/maps/SQhps
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> You will need to be signed into Google to add your location or make edits.
> Here is their support page which should answer any questions.
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> http://support.google.com/maps/?hl=en
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> I found adding the photo can be a bit tricky. You'll have to use the "Rich
> Text" option and then click on the photo icon (last one on the right side)
> You can't upload a photo, but you can link to one that exists on the web.
> For instance, the one that is on General Boats location is just linked to
> the photo on their web site (by clicking on it and selecting "Copy Image
> Address"). Similarly, I did the same thing for mine with a photo on Flickr.
> If the size of the photo is too big, it won't work.
>
> It is amazing how much these maps have improved. By using the "Satellite"
> option, I was able to place the icon right in the correct slip. (Not sure
> where my boat was that day, but I suspect I had it at home repairing one of
> my early mishaps.)
>
> It will be interesting to see where others are.
>
> --Gregg
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> Gregg MacMillan
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Regards,

Rick