TAF Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 (edited) Let's give this a go, since people are already starting to sign up. I'm no Google Maps expert, but I was able to pull in a gpx I have of the Southies, and add a new pin at the underpass at Williamson Creek and Brodie. The photo I tested with is not of that spot, btw. https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1nR_plAj1uMxeI7XoA_Im3bR0-_F1gwY8&usp=sharing Can others see and add to this map? Maybe add your user name if you are volunteering for a particular spot? Edited February 7, 2021 by TAF Figured out Google Maps 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tip Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 OMG! There's a huge fire ant bed underneath Brodie! 😄 So yes, I was able to open it and see the test picture and location. But I couldn't figure out how to drop my own pin. Which I imagine, for me, would be even more difficult to do if it involved adding the picture of the problem at the spot I wanted to pin. Great idea here by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree Magnet Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 We need to make sure to get before and after pictures as well as pictures of the bags of trash. This is huge potential positive PR for SATN and mountain bikers.This is awesome.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAF Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share Posted February 8, 2021 Is it worth getting the Bowie Bulldogs involved? That’s a lot of bodies, right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree Magnet Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Is it worth getting the Bowie Bulldogs involved? That’s a lot of bodies, right there.These are their home trails, they have a trailer, and there are a lot of them. Sounds like they definitely should be involved. Having kids there also shows that we’re not all cranky old farts (no offense TAF). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112Greg Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 (edited) There is a new trail called Flow Daddy, which goes east from Mopac along Wmson Creek on the north side and then crosses over it three times before joining into the already-existing trail there. I'd say about 1/5th of the way in, you skirt by a homeless camp. The builders noticed it wasn't used much, if at all, but there is a shit ton of garbage and leftovers there. The trail doesn't show on your map, but the trash there needs to be addressed...it's bad. And this is a great idea...you're right, great PR for riders. I've got some other ideas I'll be adding soon... Edited February 8, 2021 by 2112Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAF Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share Posted February 8, 2021 38 minutes ago, 2112Greg said: There is a new trail called Flow Daddy, which goes east from Mopac along Wmson Creek on the north side and then crosses over it three times before joining into the already-existing trail there. I'd say about 1/5th of the way in, you skirt by a homeless camp. The builders noticed it wasn't used much, if at all, but there is a shit ton of garbage and leftovers there. The trail doesn't show on your map, but the trash there needs to be addressed...it's bad. And this is a great idea...you're right, great PR for riders. I've got some other ideas I'll be adding soon... Drop a pin on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112Greg Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 I did. and it shows up on my phone but not on my desktop...not sure why that's happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAF Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share Posted February 8, 2021 2 hours ago, 2112Greg said: I did. and it shows up on my phone but not on my desktop...not sure why that's happening. Maybe something to do with being logged in to Google? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tip Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 I don't see a pin on Flow Daddy but now there's a red pin behind the Valero. There is no trash at that trail head. So, ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 There is a ton of trash along the treeline at the south end of Bambi. it's blown in from Slaughter Lane and the parking lot around Taco Bell, etc. not much of it in the trails, just roadside litter that stops at the trees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAF Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share Posted February 8, 2021 3 hours ago, The Tip said: I don't see a pin on Flow Daddy but now there's a red pin behind the Valero. There is no trash at that trail head. So, ?? I put the pin at the Valero - has someone been in and cleaned that section? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAF Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share Posted February 8, 2021 10 minutes ago, mack_turtle said: There is a ton of trash along the treeline at the south end of Bambi. it's blown in from Slaughter Lane and the parking lot around Taco Bell, etc. not much of it in the trails, just roadside litter that stops at the trees. I don't know where most of these named sections are - relying on you guys to drop pins on the Google map - please let me know if you're having tech issues with that. There's a good chance you need to be logged in to a Google account to edit the map. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tip Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 (edited) 50 minutes ago, TAF said: I don't know where most of these named sections are - relying on you guys to drop pins on the Google map - please let me know if you're having tech issues with that. There's a good chance you need to be logged in to a Google account to edit the map. On the map of your link, my "C" initial Google icon thing is in the upper right corner. When I click on that it pops up with a "manage your Google account" drop down. So that shows me I am indeed logged in. When I open another window and open a Google map, I can drop a pin on it. So I am at a loss about the above map. I am thinking the problem spots will have great piles of trash. Results of former homeless camps. I guess I haven't noticed generally trashy areas as much like Mack Turtle is talking about behind Backspin/Chipotle. Edited February 8, 2021 by The Tip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tip Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Okie dokie, I had the meeting about the trails around Slaughter Creek with the city this morning. I brought this idea up saying it would be great to have dumpster or pick-up point for us. "That is a great idea. But right now because of the pandemic the city is not allowing any volunteer work." We can wait to do this then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Now sure how can stop people volunteering and doing the work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tip Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 41 minutes ago, TheX said: Now sure how can stop people volunteering and doing the work. Of course they cannot. It's just that they will not be a partner in any projects right now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAF Posted February 14, 2021 Author Share Posted February 14, 2021 On 2/12/2021 at 12:51 PM, The Tip said: >because of the pandemic it's a great excuse the city is not allowing any volunteer work." I say we just proceed without em, and dump all the garbage on the steps of Street & Bridge. I think they are out on 183 at Harold Court. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluggo Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 That’ll show them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 On 2/13/2021 at 6:19 PM, TAF said: I say we just proceed without em, and dump all the garbage on the steps of Street & Bridge. Or the lawn of the governor's mansion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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