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Where are we - here is a map.

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Elegran Sun 11-Oct-15 16:58:29

Pssst - wanna be on the map?

A while ago I briefly tried out Google's My Map, where you can make a map of your own with markers on it, and share it with friends. About a dozen of us had fun putting flags on or near our locations.

We have been getting a lot of very heavy threads recently, and it is about time for a little light relief, so I have started a new map.

They have now improved the way the markers are added, so it is very easy to do. If you fancy joining in, send me a PM and I will reply with a note of how to add yourself, and a link to the page.

A few things first:-

1) This is not an official Gransnet project, it is just a private bit of fun.
2) You could plant the (virtual) flag right on your house, if you don't mind everyone knowing where you live, or you could put it nearby, say in the centre of your town, or at a local landmark, or in the middle of your county.
3) You could label the flag with your username if you are very brave, or you could use an initial, or another pseudonym, or a pet's name.
4) You can remove it if you change your mind.

Is anyone interested?

whitewave Sun 11-Oct-15 17:02:48

Yes so what do I do? Pm you?

whitewave Sun 11-Oct-15 17:04:24

A tally it would be interesting to see we are spread out. There seems to be more people up north. But then zI am almost ib the English Channelgrin

Elegran Sun 11-Oct-15 17:04:33

Ys, PM me whitewave

whitewave Sun 11-Oct-15 17:05:13

On phone = terrible typing

Elegran Sun 11-Oct-15 17:05:58

It won't be everyone, just those who choose to add their locations, but yes it will be interesting.

You were very quick, WW I had hardly finished posting.

whitewave Sun 11-Oct-15 17:10:56

Just sat down to browse and whizzed reply off.

newist Sun 11-Oct-15 17:40:50

I think this is a great idea, hopefully more will follow, If i can do it anyone can. Thank You Elegran flowers

tanith Sun 11-Oct-15 17:50:50

Thanks Elegran as you say a bit of fun but interesting.. I've added myself.

newist Sun 11-Oct-15 17:51:04

oh wonderful another marker,smile

Elegran Sun 11-Oct-15 18:11:16

Thank goodness! I was starting to think Newist and I were on our own.

tanith Sun 11-Oct-15 18:14:09

grin I'm really interested to see more

Elegran Sun 11-Oct-15 18:15:45

I do like the photo, Newist Must find one to add to my flag.

numberplease Sun 11-Oct-15 18:25:15

I can`t see the map am I being dim? I`ll be awfully upset if the answer`s yes!

newist Sun 11-Oct-15 18:25:41

Its really quite addictive

tanith Sun 11-Oct-15 18:30:02

number you need to PM Elegran and she will send you a link..

Elegran Sun 11-Oct-15 18:35:29

number Just PM me.

Marelli how are you getting on with it?

janeainsworth Sun 11-Oct-15 18:52:13

Ok done it smile
Not sure why Tanith and Newist have got stars though when I could manage only a blob shock

tanith Sun 11-Oct-15 18:54:03

Jane look at the lists to the left, after your name there is a little symbol if you click on that you can choose colour and shape..

Galen Sun 11-Oct-15 18:54:27

Me please

janeainsworth Sun 11-Oct-15 19:03:52

Thanks Tanith I'm now a blue star, highly appropriate for Newcastlegrin

However it won't let me upload one of my own photos, it wants a google link confused
<not very good at this sort of thing>

Elegran Sun 11-Oct-15 19:13:42

There are four of us on it now. A few others have emailed me for details, but don't seem to have done it yet.

Indinana Sun 11-Oct-15 19:14:43

Yes please!

Elegran Sun 11-Oct-15 19:18:09

Have PMed you Indinana

Nelliemoser Sun 11-Oct-15 19:33:43

Elegran my link is not working today. I saw the map when you sent a link yesterday Rory was on it but I could not get my flag to stick where I had planted it. I can't get it to work at all today.