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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?

posie Mon 12-Oct-15 11:59:29

Thanks Elegran smile I seem to be parallel with Newist, will be interesting to see if there's anybody higher up than us.

Elegran Mon 12-Oct-15 10:11:05

OK, Marmight I have added a red blob where you live, which it has called "Point 8" Can you see it?

Elegran Mon 12-Oct-15 10:08:41

It is not a flag, it is a red blob, more or less teardrop shaped. beside it is a hand for moving the mao about.
After you have set your blob onto the map and labelled it, you are added to the list at the left. If you hover over your entry there, a paintpot symbol appears beside it, Selecting that brings up a whole lot of other icons to choose from.

Marmight Mon 12-Oct-15 09:48:51

Well, I must be very stupid too. I can't even find a red flag to click on nor can I find a list of emoticons to use [dim]confused

Elegran Mon 12-Oct-15 09:31:25

This is odd, because apparently to start with a Google password wasn't necessary. I don't see any difference anywhere with this new map, it must be something invisible.

If you already have a Google password, they will send you a reminder. If you don't have one at all, maybe you could get a Google account - if you have a free gmail email A/C you can get into all things Google.

numberplease Sun 11-Oct-15 23:36:35

I`ve typed the link in, but can`t remember my google password, so can`t get any further.

Coolgran65 Sun 11-Oct-15 22:52:43

numberplease you can copy the link and paste it in. smile

Elegran Sun 11-Oct-15 22:36:26

Did it want you to save it?

Nelliemoser Sun 11-Oct-15 22:33:06

OK I have my lable on the map but it is not showing on the list in the little panel one the left. Too late tonight for new technology.
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whitewave Sun 11-Oct-15 22:31:36

Got all the instructions so will do in mor ing - too knackered tonight.

numberplease Sun 11-Oct-15 22:31:19

I must be very stupid, can`t get past Google wanting my password, can`t remember it! Plus it took me ages to write all of that link down, because it was obscured on the pm when I started typing it out. You must all be very clever!

janerowena Sun 11-Oct-15 22:10:25

Oh no! I have made myself a dentist! grin Very apt, it must have been psychological, I have toothache.

Elegran Sun 11-Oct-15 22:06:12

I suspect it is a tooth. Janeainsworth should have had that one. It is in the set of business icons, and there is a medical bag in there too. Says something about medical priorities in the land of Google.

janerowena Sun 11-Oct-15 21:29:06

Done! Not sure if I am a butterfly or an angel. Either will do. grin

Elegran Sun 11-Oct-15 21:22:40

I've PMed it to you

janerowena Sun 11-Oct-15 21:19:46

Where is the new link elegran?

Coolgran65 Sun 11-Oct-15 21:14:23

I'm there... thank you for guidance flowers

Elegran Sun 11-Oct-15 21:06:18

There is a new one - with a different link.

janerowena Sun 11-Oct-15 20:53:38

Knew I should have read to the end - I just tried to see if I could get myself on the map just by twiddling about. I managed it - and now it doesn't exist! grin

Elegran Sun 11-Oct-15 20:36:28

Brain hurting now, I think I'll leave GN and go and do something else.

Elegran Sun 11-Oct-15 20:32:59

Look at your inbox, I have sent a new link and explanation why.

tanith Sun 11-Oct-15 20:23:21

Thats better a few more grans visible now..

Elegran Sun 11-Oct-15 20:16:40

At lrast you'll know what you are doing this time round.

Indinana Sun 11-Oct-15 20:14:57

run, not ru

Indinana Sun 11-Oct-15 20:14:22

Ha, no problem, I'll do it again. I'll take that as a practice ru. grin