Member Locations

Hey everyone, was wondering about this Idea of a member locations. It we put it under information sharing would this be a good tool to use when traveling to see where members live. Or just to get a idea of the members locations accross the USA.

Dale,

I am going to shoot out an email to all members interested in being included in a directory as Donna suggested at POG II. After we get that information in I could create a clickable USA map of member locations per state.

Jim

Great Idea! I'm in!

Now I'll know where to stop for dinner as I cross the states to POGx.

MM

Dale, Jim & MM I'm in also. Picture of the owners and their coach please. Shirley and I met some wonderful people at POG2 but in the short period we were there we came away with more questions about who was who than answers.
Yeah I know I'm old and slow, but I think I had a lot of company on this subject.

Sounds great... just hope it's easy for those of us who fulltime and don't have a fixed location.

i'm in too. Let me know what to do.

It would be great to have a directory with our POG contacts all across the country in case of a breakdown or illness. I sure have no problem sharing my address and phone numbers in case someone needs help. I think it would give eveyone a little peace of mind knowing they can get assistance, help and support from the members while on the road.

The maps a great idea, followed up with an online directory through the POG site.

I would strongly second what Tom just suggested.

If I could be assured that only legitimate POG members could access the information I also would be willing to list my phone numbers (my mother does not even have my cell phone numbers) and address, including a map because getting in my driveway is a one way affair.

If such information is going to be accumulated I think it would be beneficial to list if you can help with repairs, help with over night parking, or would be available to assist someone in distress, such as maybe helping drive a bus home if the owner becomes too ill to continue.

This site has become one in which we are all helping each other and I think Tom's idea is an extension of that.

I'm in. Ialso do something similar on a couple of motorcycle and nascar sites. Very helpful to folks at times, just try to keep down the sales calls and mailings from everyone who thinks they have a bus or a new plot of land in a "new" vacation spot.

I would be in also, -Jim you could come up with a key as to what service or help could be offered by each POG member ( overnite, electric, water etc., mechanical, driving assistance etc.) - Hey Jon have your mother call me - I'll get her the number.

Good plan. FMCA does the list in their January membership directory in which I am listed for assistance etc. We live within two miles of I 80 at the Ohio Pennsylvania line and a couple of years ago I received a call from a broke down RVer stuck in the Welcome Center coming into Ohio. I found a repair center just off the Interstate and within three hours they were able to continue on with their way. I don't know who was happier, the parents or the kids that thought they were going to miss the summer vacation. Count me in.

Good thoughts. Perhaps this personal list of information should only be emailed to POGers and not available on the internet.

MM

Count us in. Ellen & I are going to request a Target Bullseye on Springfield, Ga. since they are responsible for re-locating us there.:cool: Ken

Updated at Ken's request...

Where's mine in Knoxville? The driveway is one of the wonders of the world.

Dale,

The Mango Grove, Alexandria, Va.

MM

Count us in please, oh wait, I see that Dale already has:D I remember discussing this at the POGI rally and everyone who attended wrote down there address, email addys, etc.

Jim, do you still have those? Glad to hear that miss Donna reminded you at POGII;)

Everyone is welcome to camp out here since it appears Bob-00 and myself have no plans to travel anytime soon, at least not for any distance.....We could have a farm rally, kind of like farm-aid but without Willie? Ha~!

Dale, Orange, CA. just 2 miles from Walt's famous Magic Castle where dreams come true. I think they should have a Prevost on site to satisfy your fantasy.
Sign me up,
Kevin

We're listening at this end. I like all the ideas and Dale's map is great. Just the names on the map and a printed directory of non-commercial members which could include a picture of the member(s). We also have concerns about members being harassed with offers, coaches, etc. Mike, and posting everyone online could lead to some serious hassles.

I do have addresses and information from members from POG I and some from POG II but I want to create a form that allows you to share as much or as little information as possible and as members pointed out, to what degree they would be able to assist or accomodate others.

So, expect an email soon and we'll get going on it. Also keep the suggestions coming.

I would like to sign up for this also. It would be great to be able to meet up with some people instead of having to wait for a rally. There was a big shinny new H3 parked here (still here) at this RV park in Malibu and I left a note on his door saying something to the effect of "Howdy neighbor and fellow Prevost dude. Want to join us for a glass of wine at the bottom of the hill sometime and trade stories?". He never called or came by. Snob ! Guess he can't be bothered with me and my old 1997 model. Shined me off. Anyway, the point is that not all Prevost owners want to make a new Prevost friend I guess and being able to meet up with each other in person sounds fun.

I'm gonna go flick a booger on that guys windshield now. (hope he's not creeping around this forum. Oooops).

There is one solution to avoiding membership lists and information leading to problems and that is to compile a list with all the information and email it as an attachment or just print out a hard copy annually to be mailed to current members.

I would prefer a hard copy that could be kept in the coach, but then again I may be the only computer illiterate here.

Dale

Please add us to your map: Hubbard, OH, first/last exit on I80 in Ohio.

Hang on, we want in on this. We are in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. 2 miles east of a Camping World.
We have 50 amp and water hookup. For "black water", you will have to cross you axles.:D

JIM & CHRIS
2000 Marathon "H"3-45, with various towed's behind

OK, I'm going a little off the chart here, but since part of what we are doing in this group is helping each other, and we are getting an impressive level of collective expertise, and it sounds like there are assets we have that could be of tremendous value, should we consider pulling all of this together?

For example, Mango and JDUB are both highly qualified Webasto experts. They have been deep inside of one and have the ability to analyze or repair them.

JDUB has the DD reader. And he is not afraid to use it.

I have a pit and would not mind spending a few hours in the pit showing another owner the finer points of the underside of a coach, or repairing a brake.

Tom is our resident Marathon inverter guru, and he knows how to make it work under varying power conditions.

My point is we can go beyond just listing addresses, but can list skills or assets we can make available to help others. When we started this thing we never dreamed how fast we could pull together the expertise that has emerged, so I seriously think we should put it to work and continue to build a base of "experts" all over the country, including a listing of POG members like CoBus that have a place we can park.

When we need help, there is nothing better than having another helper, even if the help is just moral support.

OK, I think this is a great idea and resource, but I keep thinking about Randy Quaid in National Lampoons VACATION movies. The inlaw from Hell who never leaves. Clark Griswald,s Nemisis.

Gary: I believe that would be Cousin Eddy. Do you have a manhole in front of your house? I remember what its for now.:cool:

I,m afraid I do Have a manhole in my driveway.

Hi all, I'm down here in Phoenix now and just logged on since Wensday, boy you guys sure post a lot! We have the wedding today and spending time with family till Monday when we start back home, be home Tuesday night late. Believe it or not, I miss you guys. Might just have to get a verizon card, lucky I'm parked close to some office with open wifi.

This is a update for the members so far.

If you want to see how another group, the DataStorm users group does this take a look at http://map.datastormusers.com/

After the US map loads, scroll down to any user name and click on it.

You get a localized map, with any other datastorm user who is in that area posted as well.

They have recently also added the ability to view everyone on google earth!

http://map.datastormusers.com/kml/108.kml (if you have GE installed)

What's really fun with this group is the locations are dynamic. As they travel around, they run a program which grabs their latitude and longitude from the satellite dish, and registers their location with the map server.

I know the author of this, perhaps I can see if he'd be willing to share a bit?

ps: Here's a google earth link to my home! http://map.datastormusers.com/kml/00003029.kml

Dale, put me on in Lake Forest CA, just right and down from Kevin's dot!

Count me in on this also. For what its worth I like Ray's GE method. If you want to see my 8 ac. square input 14035 GAR Highway,44024. JIM

Count me in on I-10 on Ms. Gulf Coast at exit 16;)

[SIZE="3"]Paris Hilton would say "thats hot" from my generation I say "this is too cool". Keep up the good work. JIM[/SIZE]

Thanks for the posting; interesting to see where everyone is located.

Jim,
You are in Chardon and I am near Youngstown (Hubbard). If you want to get together and talk Prevost please let me know, 330-534-1952

Denny

Dalej, You can put up Debbie and Joe
I-80 at 294/94 split
South of Chicago

Hey Dale, Ya got me in south Georgia, I'm 50 miles NW of the big "A".;)

Good work...

Dale, Please add me to the map. I'm about 13 miles North of I-10 on Hwy 29 in Molino, FL. Molino is a suburb of Pensacola. Although new to the group, I'll be glad to help anyone any way I can. Thanks. Dale Farley

You can put us on the map at Austin, TX. Even though the state is small, it won't hurt to have two of us listed.

Member locations updated 11.19.06 @ 2117

added Chris Yates and Alan

Holy Mackeral !!!!

I never knew you guys were serious about this map. Put me in at the most picturesque location in New York, Elmira