fun with Google Earth

1 Aug 2005

I've been trying this rather funky app out for a while now and thought it might be fun to play a game with this program.
Rules of the game are:
I will post a location and the first person to post a pic of that location gets to choose the next location to search for.
OK, so the first location is...
The Taj Mahal
EDIT: Strike the Taj Mahal, India isn't done in high res pics yet.
The new target is: Buckingham Palace.

1 Aug 2005

(Sorry Flappy, Google Earth won't work on the Mac sad

)

1 Aug 2005

My choice is close to home, for me...
Glastonbury Tor.

1 Aug 2005

ok , do apologise, but haven't learnt to post pics sad

but follow the linc, and your there for the tor lol

1 Aug 2005

ok, if anyone can even show me how to post pis would be happy :P
BUT, the new target area is ..................................
K2..........in china

1 Aug 2005

Actually, Colts, that was not a pic of the Tor, but a pic from the Tor. And unless you have a valid excuse as to why not... you should be using Google Earth, like Flappy posted.
To post an image, paste your url then put tags round the url.

1 Aug 2005

okey dokes :P .....hope that worked lol

in which case, new location (if it did indeed work) is K2 (the mountain) :P

1 Aug 2005

Colts.
Go to the link in my original post and install Google Earth. If you have a Mac, you can use as it uses the same server.
And K2 is in Pakistan, not China.
EDIT: And here it is:

2 Aug 2005

I've been playing with this today, to bad alot of places in england aren't in Hi-Res yet, did find a friend in London's actual house though.

2 Aug 2005

bugger!!!
I shall return with confirmation and the prog LOL
dear oh dear,,,,really am struggling this evening aren't I......
redface

not even going to mention how many times I had to correct this for spelling mistakes rolleyes

2 Aug 2005

I've just been looking at our house. The resolution is good enough to recognise the colours of the cars outside and....
Mr northwest to Mrs northwest: Look, that's you hanging out the washing.
Mrs northwest: No, that's just a blob.
Mr northwest: Exactly.
bolt

2 Aug 2005

well, for once i can use the word "awesome" in its proper context.... because that is one awesome site!
I'm going to be using that a lot i think... especially for travel directions as you can actually see where you are meant to be going.... right up to the point of my parents car outside their house!
AND... then you can flip it sideways and zoom like a fighter pilot across the UK.. into france and pretend to bomb the froggies (and make whistling and exploding noises) .... it just doesn't get any better!!!
One of the best links i have ever seen... now have it installed on my computer desktop... thanks flapjackboy...

2 Aug 2005

Quote by northwest-cpl
I've just been looking at our house. The resolution is good enough to recognise the colours of the cars outside and....
Mr northwest to Mrs northwest: Look, that's you hanging out the washing.
Mrs northwest: No, that's just a blob.
Mr northwest: Exactly.

OMG did she thump you lol

2 Aug 2005

Quote by freckledbird
I've just been looking at our house. The resolution is good enough to recognise the colours of the cars outside and....
Mr northwest to Mrs northwest: Look, that's you hanging out the washing.
Mrs northwest: No, that's just a blob.
Mr northwest: Exactly.

OMG did she thump you lol

The doctor in casualty has assured me that after a relatively minor procedure and a few weeks convalescence I should be able to resume marital relations. :lol:

2 Aug 2005

A lucky escape then lol

2 Aug 2005

Quote by postie
well, for once i can use the word "awesome" in its proper context.... because that is one awesome site!
I'm going to be using that a lot i think... especially for travel directions as you can actually see where you are meant to be going.... right up to the point of my parents car outside their house!
AND... then you can flip it sideways and zoom like a fighter pilot across the UK.. into france and pretend to bomb the froggies (and make whistling and exploding noises) .... it just doesn't get any better!!!
One of the best links i have ever seen... now have it installed on my computer desktop... thanks flapjackboy...

lmao!!
Haha postie, getting into it are we? :P

2 Aug 2005

Yes ,tried it for the first time yesterday
interesting to play with ,,but unless your a bit of a trainspotter its got a limited shelf life of enjoyment

2 Aug 2005

Quote by SXBOY
Yes ,tried it for the first time yesterday
interesting to play with ,,but unless your a bit of a trainspotter its got a limited shelf life of enjoyment

hmmmm..... think i will be using it instead of for directions and stuff.. so may get an extended use here...
and now i am off to look at trainstations... in my anorak!

2 Aug 2005

Have you looked at Area 51 yet, postie?

3 Aug 2005

sitting at the end of platform 8
on me fishing stool
meat paste sandwiches and a flask of tea
lifes grand