[Rhodes22-list] The Website and The List

[THOMAS POLISE]

Another part of site could be used parts from Owners looking to sell  things such as cushions, old out haul cars, used sails, Bimini ets etc  

> On Jul 13, 2020, at 8:51 AM, Ric Stott <ric at stottarchitecture.com> wrote:
> 
> It would be great to have a site where we could post our boats, stories and photos of us and our Dadventures.  In addition to the robust quorum we have presently.
> Ric sv Dadventure
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jul 13, 2020, at 7:47 AM, Jesse Shumaker <jesse.laten.shumaker at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> It seems that there is consensus that a refreshed website would be helpful
>> and that the presence of the email list should be prominently highlighted
>> on the website.  It might be helpful to also mention that there is a Rhodes
>> 22 Owners and Enthusiasts Facebook group (
>> https://www.facebook.com/groups/1965860183639772). All of this is in the
>> spirit of bringing people together that have an interest in this boat.
>> 
>> Between Michael, Peter, Luis, and Tom it seems that there is plenty of
>> technical expertise to go around, so it seems like more of a matter of
>> coordination among a smaller group.
>> 
>> Some other thoughts:
>> 
>>  - As part of the design refresh, it seems like a decision will need to
>>  be made about whether the existing hosting for the site would continue or
>>  be changed.
>>  - I agree that it would be helpful to have a place on the site to list
>>  adventures on R22s.
>>  - Regarding some of the older content that may not make it into the main
>>  sections of the newly organized site, perhaps that could be retained in an
>>  archive section.
>>  - I think most of us would happily defer to decisions by whoever is
>>  volunteering to do the design work, and the designers could solicit
>>  suggestions and feedback as needed.
>> 
>> Jesse Shumaker
>> S/V Zephyr
>> 
>>>> On Sun, Jul 12, 2020 at 2:49 PM Peter Nyberg <peter at sunnybeeches.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I don’t think we’re in need of a server, though obviously Mike can speak
>>> to that topic with much more authority than I.
>>> 
>>> What we do need is redesigned and updated website content.  I’ve been
>>> giving this some thought recently, and have some ideas, and I’ve even
>>> started playing around with some HTML and CSS, mostly to see how much I
>>> remember (answer: not much).
>>> 
>>> To perhaps start a discussion about a new website for the group, here’s
>>> some current content that I think should be removed:
>>> 
>>>       UPS SAIL, R.A.C., Rhodes 18, Rhodes 19, Classics
>>> 
>>> I think content or links should be added for Bill’s Bahama Adverture, and
>>> Chris G’s many adventures.  I’m sure there’s more
>>> 
>>> I’m not sure what should be done about the current library of photos with
>>> tiny thumbnails.
>>> 
>>> Peter Nyberg
>>> (former software developer, now retired)
>>> Coventry, CT
>>> s/v Silverheels (1988/2016)
>>> 
>>>> On Jul 12, 2020, at 10:58 AM, Luis Guzman <luis.guzman.ve at gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Alex,
>>>> 
>>>> I am an Applications and Intranet Developer (Software Engineer) for
>>> Southeastern Guide Dogs, and I have offered to help in previous threads.
>>>> 
>>>> I have servers where I can run the site(s), but I doppelgänger’s need
>>> access to the current server hosting the site. I’d like to develop
>>> something more apt to date, but be able to transfer all the info in the
>>> current site.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Luis A. Guzmán II
>>>> http://www.TropicalMinds.com
>>>> 941 580-1577
>>>> 
>>>> S/V 1983 Aquetxali
>>>> 
>>>>> On Jul 12, 2020, at 10:26 AM, S/V Lark <Colealexander at hotmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> I am not a techie, but absolutely see the need to revamp the class’s
>>> online
>>>>> presence and want to help as I can.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Lacking a commodore I’m not sure how we should get the project off the
>>>>> ground.   If we want to use da list as a quorum that is cool,
>>> Otherwise
>>>>> somebody has to run with it and the rest have to keep quiet if we don’t
>>>>> approve.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Alex
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> -----
>>>>> Alex Cole
>>>>> S/V Lark
>>>>> --
>>>>> Sent from: http://rhodes-22.1065344.n5.nabble.com/
>>>> 
>>> 
>>>