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    Default 26-04-06, 06:38 PM
    Been playing around with Google Earth to see what is involved in showing where everyone lives.

    If you haven't already used Google Earth before then you will need to intall it from earth.google.com.

    Take a look at Google Earth Communities at http://bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/ubbthreads.php/Cat/0

    Search for Wiltshire Bikers and you should see an entry for us.

    Click on the 'Open this placemark' to access the locations.

    Now go into Google Earth, pan over to Swindon, and make sure you have checked the Google Earth Communities option in the 'Layers' list over on the left panel. You should see 6 shields displayed in the area with some of our locations - Rex, Mac, Steve, Sigg etc.

    To save the data for future reference drag the entry (it will be a kmz file) in the 'temporary Places' into My Places.
     
     
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    Default 26-04-06, 07:24 PM
    Hmm, that was an interesting exercise! It's a bit surreal when the planet starts turning & zooming in! Makes your eyes feel wierd!

    Can anyone see the post codes?
    We could learn a lot from crayons; some are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull, while others bright, some have weird names, but they all have learned to live together in the same box.”
     
     
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    Default 26-04-06, 07:59 PM
    Yes you will be able to see the postcodes but this was a temporary exercise to see if the technology works before deciding what to do next.
     
     
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    Default 26-04-06, 09:36 PM
    Cool, sadley as I only have internet at work or at my mates house I can't install google earth. I will try and convince my mate where I stay when I work away to let me install it.
     
     
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    Default 26-04-06, 10:42 PM
    ... check the link ....

    www.wiltshire-bikers.co.uk is a website for all bikers living in the Wiltshire area to share ideas, hook up for rides and generally larking about.
     
     
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    Default 26-04-06, 10:47 PM
    I smiled at that too! About sums us up!
    We could learn a lot from crayons; some are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull, while others bright, some have weird names, but they all have learned to live together in the same box.”
     
     
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    Default 26-04-06, 10:52 PM
    cant help it - its part of my job :-?
     
     
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    Default 26-04-06, 11:12 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Blackbonnie
    I smiled at that too! About sums us up!

    i don't get it...........is it because the web address is wrong

    or is it because the lack of people from the shire of wilt?

    sorry, brain has been well and truly frazzled today...........too much work........and still not finished even at this time of night :-/
    Make it idiot proof and someone will make a better idiot.
     
     
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    Default 26-04-06, 11:18 PM
    yep - address is wrong ....
     
     
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    Default 26-04-06, 11:20 PM
    but it is also an extract from Google Earth where it names the group and goes on with a one liner which describes the organisation and its aims!
    We could learn a lot from crayons; some are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull, while others bright, some have weird names, but they all have learned to live together in the same box.”
     
     
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