TSB Locator Map Idea

[Murphy's Owner]

Hello all,

Thought this might be a good idea, what do you all think? A custom Google Map with our (general) locations, as well as contact info to be able to find the closest help in case of a squirrel emergency.

I think you can edit the map, if not you can send me your info to update it.

The Squirrel Board Locator Map (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=111232223887173027433.000469980a5017e91f95c&ll=28.855161,-81.669703&spn=0.025259,0.05579&z=15)

EDIT: If you'd like me to add your info, please give me the following:

TSB Name, Location (as specific as you want it), any relevant contact info, and perhaps a short description. You can either post here or PM me and I will add you to the map!!

[4skwerlz]

Fantastic idea!:thumbsup

[lillysmom]

love it..

[JLM27]

Go for it! I think it is a terrific idea. So often people here are trying to explain where they are and find out who is the closest rehabber etc. and Google Earth would make it so simple. How did you learn how to do a custom Google map?

[Murphy's Owner]

Go for it! I think it is a terrific idea. So often people here are trying to explain where they are and find out who is the closest rehabber etc. and Google Earth would make it so simple. How did you learn how to do a custom Google map?

Hehe, we all bring different talents to the board ;)

I've known how to add layers to maps for quite some time, it's not difficult at all now that Google's opened up the maps for public use.

Just remember I won't add anyone unless I get permission, to maintain privacy.

[merman]

Or.. In non friendly states, location can be marked maybe without names.. and names can be kept in a separate place accessible by admins only..
just writing whatever comes to my mind now..

:wave123



Hehe, we all bring different talents to the board ;)

I've known how to add layers to maps for quite some time, it's not difficult at all now that Google's opened up the maps for public use.

Just remember I won't add anyone unless I get permission, to maintain privacy.

[Murphy's Owner]

Right, I had the same idea as you, perhaps just your forum name and a City location.

I envision someone posting "I have a life-threatening situation and I live in XXXXX. ." One of us could access the map and say: "We have 2 people that can help nearby, one is 45 min SW and another is 2 hrs North." Of course, it only works if enough of us add our info :)

Using forum names keeps identities protected but if you've noticed I added my email address to the description on my point (in case someone emails me directly). Again, entirely up to individuals how you want to use this.

mjs

[Mookie's Mom]

What a wonderful idea!!!!! I'm more visual, so seeing a map helps me so much more than having a town name and having to look it up! I'm not that good in geography so seeing a map of the locations would be awesome. I'm sure many people are like me! :thumbsup

[Legomom]

How do we add ourselves?

[Murphy's Owner]

How do we add ourselves?

You have to have a Google account (free, I have one). . .or PM me with what info you want and I'll be happy to add you