The Map - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

CanadianScroller · 09-20-2006, 12:57 PM

There is a map of the location of some of the members of the SSWC forum here
This is not part of the forum but a fun novelty to see who and where your friends are.

Members are more than welcome to put their pin in the map.
The map also has a sattelite function that will allow you to zoom an arial view of the different neighborhoods.
Because of this feature you may want to just put your city in and not your address.

There are members from all over the world here, you may want to slide the map around and see who lives where.

As an added bonus there is also a chatroom. We do not have a chat schedule set up at this time but if there is enough interest one could be established.

The map site is not a replacement for a forum and although it has facilities to post pictures it would be prefered, pictures of your work be posted here on the SSWC forum.

Be safe and have fun.

Carl

CanadianScroller · 09-23-2006, 04:24 AM

Today the people at Myfrapper changed the format of the maps from Java to Flash.
This should result in faster loading and ease of compatibility

At first I couldn't even see the map but now, after clearing my cache and cookies I can.

The layout has changed and so has the resolution of the satellite images.
There are also some minor issues with the chat program.

I have contacted the Frapper support team and as soon as I have more info I will pass it on.

Thanks for your patience

Greenfield_Bob · 09-23-2006, 11:09 AM

Carl for some reason I can't bring up the map with everybody's location. The one I bookmarked doesn't work or the link you have on your post.

Bob

Gill · 09-23-2006, 02:20 PM

Hi Bob

If you're using MS Internet Explorer as your browser, go to Tools - Internet Options, then select Delete Cookies and Delete Files.

If you visit the map again, you should be able to see it. Shout out if you still have problems or if you're using a different browser.

Gill

Greenfield_Bob · 09-23-2006, 05:06 PM

What ever the reason, I now get the map.

Bob

CanadianScroller · 09-25-2006, 02:41 AM

I did get feedback from the folks at frapper, they were very quick and friendly with the response.

First the change to Flash from java may make it necessary to clear your cache.
The chat function will be as a separate window, which is a bonus because it floats.
The other problem with the chat window is the name shows up as guest with a number. A little confusing when chatting with several people and you have no way of knowing their identity.
They are working on a resolution to that issue.

Speaking of resolution. I do not see them getting it to the resolution that it used to be. The function is not really to map out how many horses there are in Taffy's field, although that was soooo cool. The Flash version will be quicker and more compatable. small trade off. we still can mark generally where we live.

I really dont want the location to my house that accurate on the net anyway...... that is a little creepy

I still encourage members to post your locations. It is funny to see that Gill in England is actually closer to Fox Chapel than Barry is in Alaska.

Have fun Carl

Gill · 09-25-2006, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CanadianScroller

It is funny to see that Gill in England is actually closer to Fox Chapel than Barry is in Alaska.

Hrumph! It doesn't make any difference to the delivery time for my copies of SSW&C.

Perhaps someone from the magazine could tell me how much more expensive overseas subscriptions would be if delivery was to be made by airmail?

Gill

PS - I've just noticed that Neal's current location on the map is just south of Ghana on the Equator

! Have been recalled back to the navy, Neal?

Sue Chrestensen · 09-25-2006, 01:20 PM

Nice to know where folks are from!! Glad this was started!

will8989 · 09-26-2006, 02:03 AM

Ok, I've tried 3 times to add myself to the map. What's the code they want?

Taffy Turner · 09-26-2006, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CanadianScroller

The function is not really to map out how many horses there are in Taffy's field, although that was soooo cool.

Glad that you got a kick out of that Carl!

That picture was taken approximately 4 years ago - we had 12 horses at that point, now sadly we only have 10.

Well, to be more specific, 2 horses and 8 Shetland ponies.

Regards

Gary

09-20-2006, 12:57 PM	#1
CanadianScroller Moderator CUT IT OUT Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chilliwack British Columbia, Canada Posts: 3,695 Blog Entries: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	The Map There is a map of the location of some of the members of the SSWC forum here This is not part of the forum but a fun novelty to see who and where your friends are. Members are more than welcome to put their pin in the map. The map also has a sattelite function that will allow you to zoom an arial view of the different neighborhoods. Because of this feature you may want to just put your city in and not your address. There are members from all over the world here, you may want to slide the map around and see who lives where. As an added bonus there is also a chatroom. We do not have a chat schedule set up at this time but if there is enough interest one could be established. The map site is not a replacement for a forum and although it has facilities to post pictures it would be prefered, pictures of your work be posted here on the SSWC forum. Be safe and have fun. Carl __________________ CAЯL HIRD-RUTTEЯ "proud member of the best scroll sawing forum on the net." Ryobi SC180VS scroll saw EX21

09-23-2006, 04:24 AM	#2
CanadianScroller Moderator CUT IT OUT Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chilliwack British Columbia, Canada Posts: 3,695 Blog Entries: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Changes Today the people at Myfrapper changed the format of the maps from Java to Flash. This should result in faster loading and ease of compatibility At first I couldn't even see the map but now, after clearing my cache and cookies I can. The layout has changed and so has the resolution of the satellite images. There are also some minor issues with the chat program. I have contacted the Frapper support team and as soon as I have more info I will pass it on. Thanks for your patience __________________ CAЯL HIRD-RUTTEЯ "proud member of the best scroll sawing forum on the net." Ryobi SC180VS scroll saw EX21

09-23-2006, 11:09 AM	#3
Greenfield_Bob Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Greenfield Indiana Posts: 2,856 Thanks: 0 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts	Carl for some reason I can't bring up the map with everybody's location. The one I bookmarked doesn't work or the link you have on your post. Bob __________________ Delta P-20 & Q-3 Ever notice that anyone going slower than you is an idiot, but anyone going faster than you is a maniac?

09-23-2006, 02:20 PM	#4
Gill Fallen Angel Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,558 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Bob If you're using MS Internet Explorer as your browser, go to Tools - Internet Options, then select Delete Cookies and Delete Files. If you visit the map again, you should be able to see it. Shout out if you still have problems or if you're using a different browser. Gill __________________ There is no opinion, however absurd, which men will not readily embrace as soon as they can be brought to the conviction that it is readily adopted. (Schopenhauer, Die Kunst Recht zu Behalten)

09-23-2006, 05:06 PM	#5
Greenfield_Bob Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Greenfield Indiana Posts: 2,856 Thanks: 0 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts	What ever the reason, I now get the map. Bob __________________ Delta P-20 & Q-3 Ever notice that anyone going slower than you is an idiot, but anyone going faster than you is a maniac?

09-25-2006, 02:41 AM	#6
CanadianScroller Moderator CUT IT OUT Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chilliwack British Columbia, Canada Posts: 3,695 Blog Entries: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	I did get feedback from the folks at frapper, they were very quick and friendly with the response. First the change to Flash from java may make it necessary to clear your cache. The chat function will be as a separate window, which is a bonus because it floats. The other problem with the chat window is the name shows up as guest with a number. A little confusing when chatting with several people and you have no way of knowing their identity. They are working on a resolution to that issue. Speaking of resolution. I do not see them getting it to the resolution that it used to be. The function is not really to map out how many horses there are in Taffy's field, although that was soooo cool. The Flash version will be quicker and more compatable. small trade off. we still can mark generally where we live. I really dont want the location to my house that accurate on the net anyway...... that is a little creepy I still encourage members to post your locations. It is funny to see that Gill in England is actually closer to Fox Chapel than Barry is in Alaska. Have fun Carl __________________ CAЯL HIRD-RUTTEЯ "proud member of the best scroll sawing forum on the net." Ryobi SC180VS scroll saw EX21

09-25-2006, 01:20 PM	#8
Sue Chrestensen Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Grass Valley, Calif Posts: 247 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Nice to know where folks are from!! Glad this was started! __________________ Sue Chrestensen

09-26-2006, 02:03 AM	#9
will8989 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Glen Burnie, MD Posts: 2,266 Thanks: 2 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts	Ok, I've tried 3 times to add myself to the map. What's the code they want? __________________ Betty "Congress needs to realize it is a government of the people, by the people and for the people. Not of the people, by the people and for Congress." - Dr. Benjamin Carson, Pediatric Neurosurgeon, Johns Hopkins Hospital

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