World Map of Europas

[lotusfanatic]

Hello all,

do we have a simple world map of where the community owners/members are based?
It would be interesting to know just how far Europas have travelled from the factory!

(I’m on Exmoor in the South West of England)

Mark

[EuropaTC]

Hi Mark,

There was an attempt to create a world map and it started off quite well. The snag was that after 100 views the "free" part stopped and it became a paid-for service.  It was (still is) a sticky in the Member's Cars forum.

It's a shame because the idea of being part of a world-wide group is appealing. I wonder if we could do something with google maps, maybe sharing "points of interest" or whatever Google calls it when you add in your own location point ?

Brian

[Sandyman]

Brian, Mark, I love the idea. There are 5 Europas that I know about in my province of Ontario, Canada. After I retire it would be great to do a Europa visiting trip around North America and possibly England.
Sandy

[Gary t]

I would also be excited by this. Sadly I don't the skills to make it happen.

[lotusfanatic]

I’m not sure how this could be set up?
I’ll keep my fingers crossed that somebody can set it up (or let me know how to?)
I’d happily do the work to keep it updated if that was possible?

Mark

[EuropaTC]

I'm also curious about this so I looked at google maps and adding multiple locations.  It would appear that you can create a "my map" and then share it. If this works the same as google drive does, then I used that facility to grab and share all the Yahoo files when the future was uncertain, pre migration to the current provider.

From looking at it anyone should be able to create a map and share it. Here's try #1......

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1jTRZcWu4mLh2TGGlmcLH5POFnQXI-SHc&usp=sharing

The settings for this are that anyone with the link should be able to view and to edit as well, which, in theory, should allow you to put your own location on. If you're interested in the idea, have a go.

If you're not confident about adding your own location then I'll add it, but only after direct permission has been granted ?  If it works I'll ask Joe if we can get it as a new "sticky" and remove the old one that we can no longer see without paying !

Brian

Edit to add - just checked the link and I see Chuck Nukem is on there. Is that a real location, did it work Chuck ?

[lotusfanatic]

Thanks Brian!

I’ll give it a go...

update: I can't log in to google, could you add me please Brian?
(PM sent)


Mark

[Sandyman]

Brian, Fantastic find. I have added my location. Hope to see more Europa friends on the map.
Sandy

[jbcollier]

Easy to add photos as well.

Sorry for my ugly mug though ;-)

[Gary t]

Shared my location.
I think I'm on the map.

[1970EuropaGuy]

Very cool! I'm on the map.

[lotusfanatic]

Hello Brian,

Thank you for starting the map!

Is there anyway to add the link in the list of forums in the home page?

This is at least something to keep us entertained, if only for a few minutes a day, as we check up on the additions!

 

stay safe everyone,

Mark

[surfguitar58]

Alright! The map is back in business. Nice work EuropaTC! 
Tom

[BDA]

This map is great, Brian. Thanks for setting this up!

I noticed that it looks there are some stray points that you may be able to delete. For example there is one in Norway, one west of Greenland, and one in Nevada in the States that may not belong to a Europa owner.

Thanks again for putting this together!

[jbcollier]

It's "open source".  So anyone can edit anything, anytime.  Pluses?  I did your edits.  Minuses? Imminently hackable.  You could change my photo to Bozo the clown, for example.  Probably an improvement, I'll admit.