Re: [Talk-GB] Mappers in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset
In message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> John McKerrell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The maps are sold on a county-by-county basis and he's going to start > with Cornwall, Devon, and "Dorset and Somerset" (3 maps) and see how > they sell before deciding whether to go further. Probably not the best choices in terms of OSM coverage. > I wanted to start off by asking around to find out if anyone is > mapping in those areas. As I'm in Merseyside it's unlikely I'll be > doing any mapping in-situ, if there's no-one else to help I'll > probably end up using NPE maps to finish it off. I've done some work in Somerset when visiting my parents, both in the immediate area and primary/secondary roads around them including some NPE tracing. The overlaps a bit into Devon and Dorset as well as they're quite close to the edge of Somerset. Tom -- Tom Hughes ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) http://www.compton.nu/ ___ Talk-GB mailing list Talk-GB@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/talk-gb
[Talk-GB] Mappers in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset
Hi I have a friend-of-a-friend who's looking to make some paper maps (yes those still exist) using OSM data. He's basically making tourist maps and plotting information about places to visit etc. on top. He only really needs motorways, major roads and secondary roads which is why we thought OSM data might be up to the job. The maps are sold on a county-by-county basis and he's going to start with Cornwall, Devon, and "Dorset and Somerset" (3 maps) and see how they sell before deciding whether to go further. I wanted to start off by asking around to find out if anyone is mapping in those areas. As I'm in Merseyside it's unlikely I'll be doing any mapping in-situ, if there's no-one else to help I'll probably end up using NPE maps to finish it off. This could be a good opportunity for OSM to get some commercial usage, I believe he's actually looking to get one of the broadsheets involved so we could be attached to a pretty big name. I don't really think there's huge amounts of money to be made from this (my hopes of being paid good money to drive around the country mapping for weeks on end were dashed!) but there's certainly some potential for OSM to get some good exposure. Anyway, thought I'd see if there's anyone around that might be able to help, please reply if you might be able to help me complete those counties, or of course if you have any general thoughts on the subject ;-) John ___ Talk-GB mailing list Talk-GB@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/talk-gb
[Talk-GB] Freemap down
Apologies to the rest of the list, but I can't find any other way to contact Nick Whitelegg to let him know that free-map.org.uk appears to be down - I get a Firefox can't establish a connection to the server at www.free-map.org.uk. error when trying to view the main page, and my RSS reader can't get the RSS feed. Russ ___ Talk-GB mailing list Talk-GB@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/talk-gb
Re: [Talk-GB] 1st Birmingham Mico Mapping Event - Inside the Ringroad
> Ah, I've done there! > > As you're so close, and in an area I've surveyed, would you > mind checking I've got everything right? I know there's one > or two roads that look joined when rendered but have a load > of bollards at the junction. > Just needs moving slightly, I guess. > > I guess we're going to have to fight over who gets the > Persimmon development mapped first! Doubt you'll have much of a fight on your hands. ;) My competitiveness to exit the relatively safe confines of my house usually depends on whether it's warm weather or not :P Good to meet you today mate! And likewise, Andy and Alex. I'm gonna have a tinker with JOSM in a little while, right after I fix my phone (updating it to WinMo6... Because well, I can. Needs fixing anyway.) The other PDA didn't run out of battery either! I left it sitting on the table for an hour after I got back, with the bluetooth still on - had about 23% battery left. Think I'll use it permanently from now on, it's pretty rock solid. (the 25 minutes using my other phone as a bluetooth modem ran it down to 20% battery though! Haha) Thanks also guys for your top tips on JOSM, I feel confident enough to actually UPload the edits I make now! :) ___ Talk-GB mailing list Talk-GB@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/talk-gb
[Talk-GB] Scouts Mapping in Central Scotland
Hi All, I was speaking to someone involved with the Scout Network in Scotland, which is an organisation for ex-Scouts aged 18-25. He suggests a joint mapping weekend/party somewhere in Central Scotland between the Scouts and some OSM contributers. With some of us to give a talk on the project and a demo of how to go about mapping/editing. (They have there own supply of GPS) A brief discussion suggests that this might be better based at a larger town which is pretty blank on the map, rather than in Glasgow/Edinburgh - which for the most part - have their centers mapped quite well now. Falkirk came up as a possibility but anywhere central could work out. I understand they have access to accommodation for themselves in quite a few places - not sure of the exact details of this though. Any Glasgow/Edinburgh/Central Scotland people interested in this? -- Callum ___ Talk-GB mailing list Talk-GB@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/talk-gb
Re: [Talk-GB] Quiz
On Saturday 02 Feb 2008 18:36, tim wrote: > OK I think we all give up :) > > ___ > Talk-GB mailing list > Talk-GB@openstreetmap.org > http://lists.openstreetmap.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/talk-gb I revealed the answer at the SE London party and we had a winner :-) The answer was that both summits are accessible by paths shown on OSM, but not shown on either Ordnance Survey or Harvey's maps. Nick ___ Talk-GB mailing list Talk-GB@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/talk-gb
