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Do you like maps? Because I know I do. :-)

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Do you like maps?

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Appen
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Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2006 5:52 am Post subject: Do you like maps? Because I know I do. :-)

Who likes maps out there? Because I LOVE MAPS. I like them because I like looking at how citys are designed.

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Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2006 5:54 am Post subject:

I work as a mapmaker for a city government in the Houston area. Tim

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Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2006 6:26 am Post subject:

I havent really ever thought about it before, but now that I did.. I do in fact like maps quite a bit. I enjoy those that show what lies under streets, tunnels, utilities, etc. I also just like seeing how things are done _________________ Bad command or file name. Go stand in the corner.

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Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2006 6:27 am Post subject:

And I make maps that feature all the things you listed. Tim

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Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2006 6:34 am Post subject:

Tim_Tex wrote:

And I make maps that feature all the things you listed.

Tim

Well...now that is cool Smile

Since you make them, perhaps you would know how I could get some of my city? The cities website doesnt seem to show anything along these lines. And I guess I really dont know if I can even ask for such maps.
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Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2006 8:47 am Post subject:

I like world maps, in fact, I bought one today! It's interesting to see how the countries are divided, and how dramatic some coastlines are. _________________ If the phrase "you are what you eat" is correct, technically we must all be cannibals.

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Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2006 10:14 am Post subject:

I enjoy looking at maps of Canada and Britain.

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Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2006 11:05 am Post subject:

I like maps and globes especially. I like studying where all the counties are even the tiny little island countries. After, i see where they are on the globe it sticks in my head and never forget it. _________________ It are a fact I know because of my learnings.

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Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2006 11:16 am Post subject:

Ever heard of GIS? That's what I use. My official title is GIS technician. Funny you should mention Canada, because my supervisor (the GIS Specialist), is from Canada. Tim

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Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2006 11:55 am Post subject: Re: Do you like maps? Because I know I do. :-)

Appen wrote:

Who likes maps out there? Because I LOVE MAPS. I like them because I like looking at how citys are designed.

Ummm... This is a duplicate poll. I already did a poll on this very question. 92% said yes. Your poll will have similar results. Rolling Eyes

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Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2006 2:50 pm Post subject:

Nope, I hate maps. The fact that I can't read them may have something to do with that though.

Appen
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Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2006 7:11 am Post subject: Melway

My favourite maps are the Melbourne Melways and the vicroads in australia.The way Melway is designed you can fit a lot of detail. you can see what I meen by going to this website. www.street-directory.com.au/

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Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2006 3:01 pm Post subject:

I used to be obsessed with the US Atlas I was given when I was like 8 but I don't look at it much anymore . _________________ "we never get respect ... never a fair trial [swearing removed by lau] ... as long as we smile" Im tired of smiling. Vote for me in 2020