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F.I.T. = Festiva In Trouble Database
Backstory:
Member big_ty2003 broke down with his Festiva and another member bhazard posted a "Festiva Down" thread asking for assistance to those in the area.
We've all been in a similar situation and this prompted the discussion on what would be the best way to create an organized "Festiva Rescue" list.
What It Contains
This list would encompass names, phone numbers, locations, and email addresses of FF.com members across the United States, and even the world if it takes off.
How Can I Get On the List?
1) If you have a google account, you can edit the spreadsheet by going to the following URL:
https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?...thkey=CNnpxI8F
2) If you don't have a google account, create one here for free, you'll thank me later:
https://www.google.com/accounts/NewA...5cd37cc&type=2
3) If you don't have a gmail account and do not wish to create one, you can PM me your contact information and I can add it to the list.
How Can I View/Print/Access The F.I.T. List?
You can view the spreadsheet by going to the following URL. From there you can view, edit, and print the list.
https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?...thkey=CNnpxI8F
You can also send the link of the spreadsheet to your mobile phone and if it's capable will open the list on the go, wherever you are.
In addition, the spreadsheet can be imported to www.batchgeo.com to create a Google Map View of the information:
http://www.batchgeo.com/map/0e367e74...1b7444f07ee8aa
You can also send the link of the map to your mobile phone and if it's capable will open the list on the go.
Is My Information Safe?
Both the spreadsheet and map are set to unlisted setting. That means both the spreadsheet and map will not show up in search results of any kind. The information can be accessible ONLY if you have the correct URL provided here.
If you feel uncomfortable listing your email address, phone number, or other information, you don't have to. This is purely optional and up to you.
Google Voice is a great option of creating an online phone number that can forward calls to your cell/work/home phone, without giving out your private phone number. More information is available at http://www.google.com/googlevoice/about.html. Google Voice is invite only at the moment so check if you were invited by google. If not, ask a friend or someone on here to invite you if they have invites available.
Conclusion
The map can also be posted to a website. If the mods approve of this idea, a page can be created right on this site for easy access. Maybe in a separate sub-forum like "The Arena" where you have to be approved first before gaining entrance.
I think this will be a great idea to keep the Festiva community well connected with each other, especially in the event of a breakdown or emergency.
If you have any other thoughts, questions, or concerns I will try to answer them with the best of my ability.
Member big_ty2003 broke down with his Festiva and another member bhazard posted a "Festiva Down" thread asking for assistance to those in the area.
We've all been in a similar situation and this prompted the discussion on what would be the best way to create an organized "Festiva Rescue" list.
What It Contains
This list would encompass names, phone numbers, locations, and email addresses of FF.com members across the United States, and even the world if it takes off.
How Can I Get On the List?
1) If you have a google account, you can edit the spreadsheet by going to the following URL:
https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?...thkey=CNnpxI8F
2) If you don't have a google account, create one here for free, you'll thank me later:
https://www.google.com/accounts/NewA...5cd37cc&type=2
3) If you don't have a gmail account and do not wish to create one, you can PM me your contact information and I can add it to the list.
How Can I View/Print/Access The F.I.T. List?
You can view the spreadsheet by going to the following URL. From there you can view, edit, and print the list.
https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?...thkey=CNnpxI8F
You can also send the link of the spreadsheet to your mobile phone and if it's capable will open the list on the go, wherever you are.
In addition, the spreadsheet can be imported to www.batchgeo.com to create a Google Map View of the information:
http://www.batchgeo.com/map/0e367e74...1b7444f07ee8aa
You can also send the link of the map to your mobile phone and if it's capable will open the list on the go.
Is My Information Safe?
Both the spreadsheet and map are set to unlisted setting. That means both the spreadsheet and map will not show up in search results of any kind. The information can be accessible ONLY if you have the correct URL provided here.
If you feel uncomfortable listing your email address, phone number, or other information, you don't have to. This is purely optional and up to you.
Google Voice is a great option of creating an online phone number that can forward calls to your cell/work/home phone, without giving out your private phone number. More information is available at http://www.google.com/googlevoice/about.html. Google Voice is invite only at the moment so check if you were invited by google. If not, ask a friend or someone on here to invite you if they have invites available.
Conclusion
The map can also be posted to a website. If the mods approve of this idea, a page can be created right on this site for easy access. Maybe in a separate sub-forum like "The Arena" where you have to be approved first before gaining entrance.
I think this will be a great idea to keep the Festiva community well connected with each other, especially in the event of a breakdown or emergency.
If you have any other thoughts, questions, or concerns I will try to answer them with the best of my ability.
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