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Post by minicamper on Dec 5, 2008 6:05:02 GMT 10
Hi Everyone, I had just had a minor flash of brilliance  so thought I'd share it and gain some constructive input.. I just returned to the 'Cowes next year' thread after a while and it had locations, suggested dates and replies all over the place (which is great that there is the enthusiasm!) but was a little OMG whats on when and where.. I'm sure people in the past had mentioned maybe putting events on the calendar that Mark and others have recently sold, but, that there were issues with accuracy as things change... SOOO... how about this idea? I'm hoping most of you would be aware of the VV location maps i created and maintain, well, Google has the same sort of thing, but for calendars.. This means, that we could have either another section here like there is for the VV maps, or, a 'sticky' thread (like the posting jokes one) in the events section, that has access links to the calendar or calendars. Calendars can be created as one whole, or separate, say for each State, with National events featuring on all. The only thing I don't like, is the view can only be daily, weekly or monthly, so you don't get an overview for the year, but at least it would be dynamic. you just have to change the month to see ahead... It just means that everyone would have to communicate their event dates to one person to keep the calendar correct. The maps are pretty easy for me to do, so if people want, i'm happy to run it... Whatta ya think? |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2008 6:51:36 GMT 10
Providing all that is in each states events column is "confirmed site and dates" .. start date < - > finish date .
All the thrashing out e.g: consultation with others , polls etc as to when ,where ,what dates would still need to be done somewhere else on the forum.
If you allow replys to the Calander dates thread title you will end up with a bung fight.....
Been there ,seen that ,done that... here on the forum over the past 4 years.
Meanwhile the the www,vintagecaravans.com calander listed events works for me when checking established events in my state.
Reddo
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Post by sportsman 1 on Dec 5, 2008 7:08:54 GMT 10
Good idea for the finalised events Chris.
Cowes next year has become a springboard for Victoria's events next year, just need folks to nominate a date for each one.
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Post by minicamper on Dec 5, 2008 7:18:16 GMT 10
Reddo, I agree on the thrashing out.
What I'm proposing is a thread that is full of links to calendar/s.
The calendar owner would be the only person who could make amendments to it. Granted people could make comment in the actual thread, but thats easy to relocate/discourage.
The idea is to create a reference of confirmed events, after the to and fro was all done.
Have i missed something, VV.com listed events? Is this a dynamic list? I didn't know this existed...
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2008 9:04:40 GMT 10
"Have i missed something, VV.com listed events? Is this a dynamic list? I didn't know this existed... " All established runs will be listed in/on the 2010 calander. I thought someone had raised this idea and was discussed here on the forum a while back. I thought Mark and papparazzi had confirmed same.... Too late to have it added onto the 2009 calander but i am of the understanding that it will be included on the 2010 calender. Its a good marketing ploy.. if ya wanna know whats happening around OZ with the vintage vanners ya buy a calender ;D Most other sites have a list of whats happening when so i suppose what you are proposing would work here as well. Have fun.  Reddo |
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Post by tinnie on Dec 5, 2008 23:53:43 GMT 10
hey Chris, Like the Shannons add....or maybe it was the one before that bloke did in a butchers outfit...... is VV calendar idea....is good. Maybe should be a locked thread that no-one can add to other than a nominated moderator? Would keep it simple and easy to read... and moderate? My 2 bobs worth anyways... Gristy  |
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Post by aussietanker on Dec 8, 2008 13:21:14 GMT 10
top idea minicamper ....
a number of clubs that i belong to place the details of their events online - in fact, with a couple of them, thats the ONLY place where they put event details ... if you wanna go, you just check online .... makes it easy for last minute changes and updates to be posted ... and members anywhere can check in from any internet cafe or flash mobile phone gizmo ...
just my 2 cents worth
regards
A|T
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Post by chippydave01 on Dec 8, 2008 21:49:39 GMT 10
Correct me if im wrong but dont we already have a great online section thats is titled .......Vintage Caravan Runs and events
Ya just click on that section and find out whats going on in your state and just lob up .If ya dont like it and if it dont suit ya ,ya just dont go.I ve been doing it for over 2 1/2 years and never had a problem it seems to work fine ,its there in front of you on this site all day every day.
It reminds me of the conversation that I had at Coledale with many members that were sick of logging on to this site and reading about the dribbble about insurance.If ya need insurance just ring up and get it as everybody has different needs and live in different risk areas .Dont get bogged down in dribble just tow and go.Chippy
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Post by minicamper on Dec 9, 2008 6:47:41 GMT 10
Chippy, you are correct, there is a section for runs and events and its full of enthusiasm.
Its also full of pages and pages of general comment. Eventually in the threads, someone puts up the agreed detail of where, when and how to book etc. This is not meant as a criticism of those that organise runs, but I would prefer to be able to see the more important details summarised without having to always read through all of the replies of who wants to come.
If the current format works for you, I'm glad. Mark is looking into it. If he disagrees, well, its was only a few minutes of my typing time to make the suggestion.
As for the dribble on insurance (that I partially instigated), it seems that several people benefited from it, so it obviously wasn't a waste of reading time to everyone.
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Post by Daggsey on Dec 9, 2008 19:39:29 GMT 10
Hi minicamper,
I think your idea has merit.
I understand the dilemma when trying to work out the final date of a run/event ..............not an impossible task, but I recall trying to locate the final dates for this year's East Coast Spring Tour......pages of legitimate discussion re school holidays etc.
Similarly, the discussion over the 2010 Nationals and Mother's Day, Easter, etc........all necessary stuff to finalise a date, but the final outcome doesn't exactly hit you between the eyes without a lot of trolling through the discussion.
Snail's idea of having known dates for next year's runs printed on the back of the vv calendars was accepted without too much angst.......
Minicamper is happy to put together the electronic calendar of events..........provided it is kept simple, is easy to access and Mark agrees to it, I can't see the drama.
Daggsey
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Post by chippydave01 on Dec 9, 2008 20:17:43 GMT 10
As long as we dont lose the human element to the run pages and comments.
As for me I love scrolling through pages of human comments about whose coming whos bringing what and what were doing and what time were getting there beats reading about insurance.I love the runs and events.You only have to look at what Reddo suggests for nsw runs and he has got 6 starters in the first day.I even saw a joke in one of them and pissed myself laughing.Thanks Maurie.
Anyway thats my 2 bobs and I suppose theres room for new ideas.Cheers Dave
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Post by Daggsey on Dec 9, 2008 21:05:15 GMT 10
My understanding of what minicamper is proposing is an "easy- to-access" or "ready reckoner" calendar of events that does not replace the Runs & Events section.......this would remain as is....ie, discussion between forum members on proposed events. Maybe I am missing something that appears to be quite simple.......might be it's me that's simple . Not too sure what caravan insurance has to do with this topic  Daggsey |
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Post by minicamper on Dec 10, 2008 7:06:57 GMT 10
Ok guys, Mark thought it was a great idea and looked good, so assuming the general members support it, it'll go ahead. This is roughly what it looks like. I have entered some events to give an idea.  And this is where it adds benefits. When the location is put in diary note, Google creates a map link, so you can see where it is with one click and then use this to get directions if you're so inclined. You can also add any of the events to your own calendar and get reminders etc (again if you're that way inclined) Above all else, it'll summarise the events, the dates and locations I'll put it up to event organisers for comment. |
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Post by Don Ricardo on Dec 10, 2008 19:06:12 GMT 10
Hi Chris,
I think the events calendar you're suggesting would be very worthwhile. As others have said the info about different runs is there in the threads if you have time to wade through them, but sometimes it can be a bit confusing when dates change, etc, particularly if there are multiple threads for the one event, which happens.
So, a centralised point such as a sticky thread where you can go to quickly for dates and locations I reckon would be a great plus. And seeing that you are offering to set it up and maintain it...can't see any downsides. If people want more info, etc, then they can refer to the relevant thread(s).
I reckon it's worth doing.
Don Ricardo
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Post by pymie2 on Dec 11, 2008 23:29:16 GMT 10
Sounds and looks great  , with time at short supply and commputa's time moves so quick the faster you can extract the info you need and log off the better. you know what I mean 5minutes dear  , 5 hrs later  Rod |
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so thought I'd share it and gain some constructive input..
, with time at short supply and commputa's time moves so quick the faster you can extract the info you need and log off the better.
, 5 hrs later 