Is there a way to post a map on this forum and have us all enter our locations so we can see where everybody is? (I guess we'd have to add a non-North America map, too at some point) I've seen that on other online message boards. Not sure how easy it is to do.
Jill

Yeah i've seen that on a few sites too. But if we all just put our location
in the field that says "location" when we sign up it wouldn't be needed.
For instance i can see you're from NM and i'm from Va Beach. If any more
info is needed i will have to require 2 forms of ID, retinal and biometric
scans, and a pint of infant blood liqueur and/or the preserved, sweetened
phalanges of a Burmese sweatshop worker. :)

Didn't we have something like that a long time ago...? Some enterprising individual could make a Google Map and make it public...

yeah, that would be awfully cool to have. Not for any other purpose than to see where the real epicenter of 599 fandom is.

Let's give this a try, Rev.1:

Go ahead and add yourselves...
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=116686831056281577017.000447b57194ce2de4041

How do you add yourself?? And I really have to get some pics of my 599!

:? Well for me there is an "edit this map" or something option on the left bar. Once you hit that you'll get some tools at the top of the map. One looks like the stick pin, just drag it to where ever you like and enter your info. I added a HTML link to a photo to be fancy.

Ech... my pin disappeared and I can't delete it...

That map is actually kinda sweet. No real "epicenter" so far...

Is "Josh" JHenly? Cause there is a pin in LA and one in MO... Should I delete the one in MO?

Yeah the interface is kina squirrelly after you drop your pin. If you close it and re-click the link everything sorts back out though...

I expect a nice grouping down the East coast and in the SoCal area...

Google map directions on how to use

http://maps.google.com/help/maps/mymaps/create.html

BUT still does not help ??? Im confused :idonno

Sweet, thanks Will!

There hast to be a site to do this for groups, kinda goofy having it under my personal account (don't mind but I'm sure there are more robust adaptations out there).

Current epicenter - DFW

OK, I think I fixed mine. I deleted the one in MO. I can't see it again, but I'm pretty sure it's right, now.

Current epicenter - DFW

Wow, no kidding. 8)

Transient, you're not too far from me at all. Interestingly, the Google satellite image is several years old and shows a green field where there is actually the Pei Wei, Super Target, and all kinds of stuff.

No real "epicenter" so far...

I see dallas/fort worth as the epicenter right now

weird, I don't see an option for "Edit This Map" on the left. I can only leave comments or save it as my map. :( I think there's an easier mapping program out there. I'll see if I can find it.

weird, I don't see an option for "Edit This Map" on the left. I can only leave comments or save it as my map. :( I think there's an easier mapping program out there. I'll see if I can find it.
I had to login to google to enable the edit feature.

oh, that worked! Thanks man.

we should get this "stickied"

Transient, you're not too far from me at all.

No stalking me! :D

Just added the first Canadian contribution. With the placement of my icon, it looks like I'm riding up my street. :D

...except for some strange reason I keep disappearing. Does my icon show up for everyone else?

Hey JillGat brought this up and she hasn't even joined yet. What the
dealy, yo?? Even i joined tho' i didn't see the utility in such a thing. 8)

I must be a idiot. I've added myself twice and can't find myself on the map anywhere. I've got the edit button but it does no good as far as I can tell to try and edit what I've already done. Help!

Got it now.

For some reason, it takes awhile for changes to stick. Probably something about how we're doing it. But it's cool!

I sure hope the 599th member puts their name up on the map... we're so close!!!!!!!

Is there really someone that far north in Canada? It was placed by charmatia.

I should be there now!

I can't believe I am the only one in the Midwest so far (MN nothwithstanding).

And I'm the only one in the Southwest or Rocky Mountain West so far. I know we have members in Colorado and Arizona, no?

I can't believe I am the only one in the Midwest so far (MN nothwithstanding).

Whada talkin' bout, I'm in Wisconsin. Ohio is barely Midwest, they are in the eastern time zone.

J/k but yeah, I was there the whole time.

After you add a pin and it disappears, just hit your browser refresh button and it will pop back up.

Phoenix, Az.

Wow, carlitos relocated to the Pacific

Uh, it says tomacana "modified" me. Dude, I love California, but to put me in the water is just downright mean. :(

Hmm, from what I see so far, there are only a few of us who are actually riding. There's one person who appears to have had an accident, one person who is severely pissed about something, and a bunch of people who are just standing around looking blue. ;)

Took a while to figure out. I think I had 3 stickies for myself at one point. But hopefully i got it and didn't mess anyone else up in the process.

:woohoo GO EAST TENNESSEE!!!

Uh, it says tomacana "modified" me. Dude, I love California, but to put me in the water is just downright mean. :(
:shock: :wtf
Sorry about that. I inadvertently dragged one other pin off then tried to exit without saving. My changes worked too good :!:

:woohoo GO EAST TENNESSEE!!!

Hey JohnnyG. I know where you live :twisted:

I was down that way last Monday. I rode down To Frussies for lunch. I took Nails Creek to Martin Mill Pike, crossed over to Nubert Springs via Stock Creek and finished back on Martin Mill Pike. My route to Frussies is a fun ride. Besides Martin Mill Pike, I like to take the Sevierville Pike route through Kimerbelin Heights and Rays Gap and sometimes across to Throrngrove Pike and Kodak Road.

We need to rally up sometime. Lunch or some outing.

We need to rally up sometime. Lunch or some outing.

Yes we do, You sure know your way around. LOL

We need to rally up sometime. Lunch or some outing.

Yes we do, You sure know your way around. LOL

And another (East Tennessee added to the map).

Uh-oh. Someone named "Blunt" moved me from St. Louis to Colorado. Surely a mistake, but I can't figure out how to move myself back! :thinking

Ok, here we go.

To view the map click this link. If you have a Google account you can add it to your maps...

Click this for the map --> Map of Members (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=116686831056281577017.000447b57194ce2de4041)

Lay of the land:
There is the Map View Pane...
On the left hand side there is a column, it is divided into two parts:
-The top part lists different maps the check box adds its Place Marks to the Map View
-the bottom and larger part, list out all the Place Marks of the selected maps that are visible in the Map View Pane. NOTICE the “Edit” button.

To add a Place Mark...
- Zoom/pan the map around until you find where you’d like to add a Place Mark.
- click the “Edit” button (NOTICE it now changes to “Done” and “Save”)
- the “Title” and “Description” that pops up under the Edit button in the Place Mark list are for the whole map, don’t change these.
- In the top left corner of the Map View there are now some buttons.
- click the blue Place Mark (looks like an inverted tear drop) and then click where it should go (don’t drag and drop, just click it then go click where you want to place it on the map) After it is placed you can drag it around to fine tune it’s position...NOTE: If the Place Mark you just added seems to disappear, just hit your browsers Refresh and it should pop back up.

Editing your Place Mark (the Place Mark callout will be open if just placed but if not you’ll need to be in the “Edit Mode” and select the Place Mark to be edited if you didn’t just place it).
- Title: the name of the Place Mark
- Description: Details can include links and HTML to embed pictures.
- Symbol: If you click on the graphic for the Place Mark, you’ll have many options to choose from.
- When done, select “OK” at the bottom of the Place Mark callout.
-Over where “Edit” was, select the “Save” button. Then “Done” if you don’t wan to add or edit anymore.
-in the bottom left of the Place Mark call out box there is also a “Delete” option...

Again if things disappear, just hit your browser Refresh.

Fun! Thanks, RND. :D

Any other MD'ers up for a group ride this spring?

Uh-oh. Someone named "Blunt" moved me from St. Louis to Colorado.

He moved me to Brainerd (http://www.brainerdraceway.com/), Minnesota. I mean I like racing, but I don't want to drive 6 hours to get home.

Is there really someone that far north in Canada? It was placed by charmatia.

yeah, erm, that was a mistake. god forbid i ever get up there. seems like someone removed that one, though, so i guess everything is cool and i'm back in new york.

.cyb
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4Matic (http://www.mercedes-wiki.com/wiki/4Matic)

Santa rides a 599.

...seems like someone removed that one...
Yeah, I figured it had to be a mistake... don't think a 599 would make it too far up there.... double so this time of year :P

:twisted: Where's Rnd :idonno
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o39/tomacana/Rnd.jpg

Lance did you see the Lunch pics? Got More.

Phoenix, Az.

Pero ya no estas en la mapa todavia.

I added myself :D

:twisted: Where's Rnd :idonno
Sun is up and I don't see a short bus in the pic... hard to say. But I do see the top of my house 8)

I'm gonna call NASA and get it set up so I'll be sitting on my bike out front of my place the next time they pass over. Get my own satellite portrait taken. It's gonna be so sweet!

added myself; and i know there's gotta be more ppl in SoCal, c'mon!!!

:wtf http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=116686831056281577017.000447b57194ce2de4041

Zoom out on the map all the way. Where are our overseas members?
Zoom all the way in and find out what street I live on. :wink:

Added myself also. Filled in the Indiana gap. I know I'm not the only one around here tho, theres a 919 at Tri-State and I saw either a 599 or another 919 cruising thru town last week.

Been off-line for a while... but back on the board and added to the map. Is the DFW metromess still epicenter? Lots of additions since March it seems.

Added myself. Feeling kinda lonely up here... :(

We should make one of these maps for our favorite roads to ride on. Kind of like inside tips for those planning real long rides.

Great idea about the map. I'll hopefully be bringing home a 2006 599 tonight. I'll be sure to throw myself on the map when I do. When I looked there's was only two Canadians on it. Come on guys, there's got to be more 599 owners than that up here!

I'm on the other side Canada, here in Newfoundland. I picked up a new '06 599 from Quebec a few weeks ago.

I'm in Vancouver (downtown) but I can't figure out how to add myself. I'm not retarded and read the instructions, but maybe its because i'm running mac and firefox? Anyway, pretend another pin is in Vancouver!!

I'm in Vancouver (downtown) but I can't figure out how to add myself. I'm not retarded and read the instructions, but maybe its because i'm running mac and firefox? Anyway, pretend another pin is in Vancouver!!

I've added you to the map :)

When I looked there's was only two Canadians on it.
Think all the Canucks are too busy trying to get some riding in while the weather is nice :lol:

Think all the Canucks are too busy trying to get some riding in while the weather is nice :lol:

I wish I could disagree with the above post, but it's true!!

Damn weather!

Check out that new place marker in Texas 8)

I'm on the other side Canada, here in Newfoundland. I picked up a new '06 599 from Quebec a few weeks ago.

Did you get it at Atelier Motosport? I had my eye on one there but didn't move fast enough :(

One for AK

Added myself in Longview, WA. Looks like there are a few Portland riders around, so thats cool...

Let's give this a try, Rev.1:

Go ahead and add yourselves...
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=116686831056281577017.000447b57194ce2de4041

You should make this a sticky.... :wink:

Check out the new marker in Greece... (the only marker in Greece)


hmmm...sticky?

I'm the only one in Central America; I don't think I'll be ridding with any of you anytime soon... :cry: oh well...

My second post, and I went ahead and push-pinned myself into the heart of LA; I was slightly surprised to see only one other bike here in the land of sun and silicone...oh well, if I ever see you on the street, I'll give you a BIG thumbs up!

I've added myself to the map, that makes two 599s for Newfoundland. An 06' black and an 04' Asphalt, I know I've seen a yellow one around.:)

I added my name, located in maryland. you have to sign up for google to edit the map. no big deal, it only takes a minute. I also added a fun group of roads to follow in maryland. its noted by the thumbtack.

Bump.

Bump.

Added! :)

Added, nice map!!!

Added my pin. That makes 2 in Alberta -- I know there's at least one or two Edmonton guys on the forum. Come-on, stick it!

Why is there a giant blue line from Duluth to Washington? WTF. Flight path?

I'm on the map...only 6 of us in Nor Cal?

Another for SoCal!

Added my pin. My 599 is the closest to Mexico.

Joined the Socal bunch not long ago....Irvine Ca

Joined the Socal bunch not long ago....Irvine Ca

I'm in your neck (Santa Ana). We're not a very active "group" (so spread out...so many different schedules...blah, blah, blah).

Been on the hornet long?

Looks pretty slim up here in northern Michigan!

I'm in your neck (Santa Ana). We're not a very active "group" (so spread out...so many different schedules...blah, blah, blah).

Been on the hornet long?


Hey a4naught. I've had the 599 for about 2 months. Its my first bike. Have the socal 599 group ever gone on rides together?

Hey a4naught. I've had the 599 for about 2 months. Its my first bike. Have the socal 599 group ever gone on rides together?
Excellent! I hope you are enjoying it as the rest of us have been.

I seem to remember djamalt have been out at least once or twice, but I don't recall exactly who else. I know others have tried to get some of us out in the past. You can paw your way through the SoCal ride thread and probably figure it out. I've never been, as my schedule is odd and the idea of getting to the other side of LA from OC is not my favorite. I may have to hunker down some time though, or I will appear unsporting.:?

Be safe!

Dropped my little biker guy on the map..i saw milant is from lubbock, tx as well, anddd i did happen to see a black hornet ridin down the street today? was that anyone on here maybe?

Added mine! Looks like I'm the northernmost person in CA

Added! (North St. Louis county, MO)

added gillette wy

WOOHOO LOUISVILLE,TN!!! and oddly enough it's pronounced, Louis (like the name)ville... Located snuggly between Knoxville, TN, and Alcoa, TN. Right under the arrow on the map... http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e298/RhodesTTU/louisville.jpg

another one :D

also corrected the name of the map ;)

WOOHOO LOUISVILLE,TN!!! and oddly enough it's pronounced, Louis (like the name)ville...

So, how come Louisville KY is pronounced more like "Luu-aaah-voe"??? I don't get it. And seriously, which is better: Jack Daniels or some miscellaneous Kentucky Bourbon?... and what's the diff? I'm so confused about the south....

EDIT: And in Canada "Louis" would be pronounced "Loo-eee-ville" --- so is it pronounced, "Loo-iss-ville" in ur neck of the woods?

Added myself. Looks like I'm all alone is Alabama.

So, how come Louisville KY is pronounced more like "Luu-aaah-voe"??? I don't get it. And seriously, which is better: Jack Daniels or some miscellaneous Kentucky Bourbon?... and what's the diff? I'm so confused about the south....

EDIT: And in Canada "Louis" would be pronounced "Loo-eee-ville" --- so is it pronounced, "Loo-iss-ville" in ur neck of the woods?
Not that I would be the foremost expert in these matters, but I do live on the Mason Dixon line.

"Loo-eee-ville" will get you a pass in KY. That's acceptable, and somewhat appreciated for effort if you're from out of town. The "authentic" way is "Loo-uhh-vull". You got the TN version correct.


There's also "Sin-Sin-Nat-Tee", and "Sin-Sin-Nat-Uh". No idea where the second one comes from but you hear it occasionally. Dumb. And it's not "Cinci" for short, it's "Cincy".

here, thats Dalton Georgia BTW!
http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a448/mazdamike25/motorcycle%20stuff/map.jpg

And seriously, which is better: Jack Daniels or some miscellaneous Kentucky Bourbon?... and what's the diff? I'm so confused about the south....



Jack Daniels is better, that one's easy. But, in order to be truly be called bourbon, it has to be made in kentucky. Much like real chanpagne has to be made in france. Or something like that... Hence Kentucky Bourbon, and Tennessee Whiskey... Even though they are pretty much the same thing...

Added myself. Looks like I'm all alone is Alabama.
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WOOHOO!!! Roll Tide!!!

But, in order to be truly be called bourbon, it has to be made in kentucky. Much like real chanpagne has to be made in france. Or something like that... Hence Kentucky Bourbon, and Tennessee Whiskey...

Or, um... Virginia moonshine? :lol2:

(Franklin County (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklin_County,_Virginia), the "Moonshine Capital of the World!") :D

as soon as i get home i will log on to google earth and enter my location in toronto

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WOOHOO!!! Roll Tide!!!

Roll Tide!

I'm all alone here. Where are you SLC599er?

anyone here from Nebraska?

I love google and everything that it has, added to map so if anyone is in the area let me know maybe we can catch a coffee

Added

Just added myself too...

added. All the way our here in Germany...

How come Scotland is so small compared to the US on the google map? I'm sure it was bigger than that the last time I looked. I'm not havin' it. Mods - please enlarge Scotland and move it south a bit, say around the tropics.

Thankyou.

Mods - please enlarge Scotland and move it south a bit, say around the tropics.

Thankyou.

:mrgreen:

Added

Added. Another pawn on the chess board here.

Added myself.

"Where are you on the map?"

Well, whenever I'm at the mall its apparently where ever the dot is that says "you are here."

added

"Where are you on the map?"

Well, whenever I'm at the mall its apparently where ever the dot is that says "you are here."
HA HA... umm... hehe. Eh. [facepalm]

http://www.bestweekever.tv/bwe/images/2008/12/ANDY%20SAM%20JIZZ.jpg

HA HA... umm... hehe. Eh. [facepalm]

http://www.bestweekever.tv/bwe/images/2008/12/ANDY%20SAM%20JIZZ.jpg

Your pic doesn't load. I'm sure it's great though...... [facepalm]:mrgreen:

HA HA... umm... hehe. Eh. [facepalm]

http://www.bestweekever.tv/bwe/images/2008/12/ANDY%20SAM%20JIZZ.jpg

:lol2::banana:woohoo:lol2: