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GPS Map photos on the go EASILY - Ever heard of "itookthisonmyphone.com"?

Here is a neat program (APP) for your cellphone device. it's called "itookthisonmyphone"

"Now when I am out paddling I can easily… Continue

Added by GuyThaLizard on October 22, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments

"Blackberry Messenger Groups"

"Blackberry Messenger group" I think I finally got this BB Group thing figured this out.. Started an Outdoors Group for those who enjoy Camping, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, snowshoeing, backpacking etc. while there on the go VIA Blackberry device. Stay in-touch, Share photos chats GPS coordinates etc. From tent to tent LOL should be interesting. Though I am not entirely sure how this all works but willing to give it a try and have some fun! I know what you are thinking.. What the heck… Continue

Added by GuyThaLizard on October 19, 2009 at 2:01pm — No Comments

Micro Blogging! "GPS, Photos, GeoTagging, RSS Twitter, Picasa, Panoramio, GPSed, FriendFeed"

Some of the places I microblog.

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Added by GuyThaLizard on September 17, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

My Picasa Photo Album Geotagged and Embeded profile info. "Are you stalking me?"

Add me as your friend on Picasa. My Picasa ID: http://picasaweb.google.com/GuyThaLizard/ My Picasa: Drop Box (Link) When I am paddling I email my trip photos to Picasa and they are, because my Blackberry is GPS enabled, GeoTagged and placed on the Google Map. Kind of handy while I am on the go. Picasa has a great embed feature… Continue

Added by GuyThaLizard on September 13, 2009 at 1:17pm — No Comments

Kentucky and Bluey Lakes (Central Okanagan Valley area)

Kentucky Lake Trip photos August 29-30th 2009 (Also posted in Okanagan Central Group) GPS Kentucky Lake: N49 54.436 W120 33.900 GPS Bluey Lake:… Continue

Added by GuyThaLizard on September 1, 2009 at 9:00pm — No Comments

Share This Site! - Handy Widget

Do you like the GTL networks? If you do feel free to share the site with your friends with this handy Widget! Click on the SHARE button and add this interactive network link to your webpage or blog.… Continue

Added by GuyThaLizard on August 22, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Going MOBILE?

How to post photos from your mobile or cellphone. 1) Click SETTINGS 2) Scroll down to MOBILE UPLOADS 3) Add the e-mail address provided on your profile to your mobile address book 4) Take a photo with your cellphone and using the options menu on your device hit the Send to or Mail to button and e-mail using the address provided from your profile settings.

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Added by GuyThaLizard on August 22, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

WHAT IS RSS? (most commonly translated as "Really Simple Syndication"

No need to be afraid of "RSS" or "RSS feeds" what does RSS mean? RSS (most commonly translated as "Really Simple Syndication"

Many people are afraid of R… Continue

Added by GuyThaLizard on July 11, 2009 at 6:23am — No Comments

iPhone apps

For any of you using the iPhone G3. Navionics has released new apps, HotMaps for Canada, US West, US East, and US South. They are $4.99 each and turn your phone into a GPS synced chartplotter. Included are Kootenay Lake, Okanagan lake, Arrow Lake, Shushwap Lake, plus a couple thousand other inland lakes in Canada plus partial West Coast & Great Lakes. Continue

Added by Scott Walker on June 9, 2009 at 12:14pm — No Comments

Come join the "NO DUMPING Group"

Join The "NO DUMPING Group" Pitch In! Please post your photos of your problem areas (with the GPS coordinates) where campers, transient or squatters have left or dumped their unwanted belongings. My hope is that this group will provide a way of addressing or bringing awareness these problems. My goal is to have members or viewers of this group help "Pitch In" we all can ban together and help keep our paddle areas clean as th… Continue

Added by GuyThaLizard on May 28, 2009 at 7:15pm — No Comments

My new SportRack with the kayak attachment.

My new SportRack with the kayak attachment. Yesterday (May 19th/09) I picked up a new kayak rack.

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Added by GuyThaLizard on May 19, 2009 at 4:28pm — No Comments

My paddle to Skaha Bluffs Cliff Diving area May 15th 2009

May 15th 2009 My paddle after work. 13.5km Hope you enjoy the photos! =)

Find more photos like this on KAYAK Okanagan & Kootenay
Many people have been killed diving into the water at Skaha Bluffs located at N49 21.830 W119 34.210.… Continue

Added by GuyThaLizard on May 15, 2009 at 6:50pm — No Comments

POI? / waypoint? / coordinates?

A "POI" is a "Point-Of-Interest" also known as a Waypoint. A waypoint is the GPS coordinates to a position on the earth. ie: N49 44.879 W119 43.022 (Coordinates to Rattlesnake Island) Rattlesnake Island is a "Point Of Interest" to many people Visiting the Okanagan Valley. You can install (upload) a GPX list (or "POI") of GPS coordinates using your Mapsource or other GPS map program if you do not have a SD card equipped GPS by following your GPS instruction.

If you use a Garmin GPS you mig… Continue

Added by GuyThaLizard on March 24, 2009 at 7:48am — No Comments

Ecopaparazzi "Look Out!"

http://ecopaparazzi.ning.com/
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Added by GuyThaLizard on March 13, 2009 at 2:41pm — No Comments

Haida Gwaii's waters run deep By Jack Christie ( a LINK to a great article)

http://www.straight.com/article-205399/haida-waters-run-deep March 12, 2009 Haida Gwaii's waters run deep By Jack Christie A kayak trip through the stunning Haida Gwaii islands stays with you long after the last paddle..

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Added by GuyThaLizard on March 12, 2009 at 11:32am — No Comments

Penticton - Marina at Okanagan Lake - Feb 5th, 2009

News Update: Okanagan Lake - Penticton BC Canada Kayak season is here? Water is thawing today it's +4c mostly clear blue sky at 2:00pm and winds is almost nonexistent. Hope you enjoy the pics. Hopefully soon there will be a kayak in among the ice. Guy

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Added by GuyThaLizard on February 5, 2009 at 2:00pm — 2 Comments

Virtual Racing by kayak and canoe

Found this on the web. Thought of Greg Loftus right away! Virtual Racing by kayak and canoe

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Added by GuyThaLizard on February 3, 2009 at 12:58pm — No Comments

Navigation act under threat with the upcoming new budget , we need to have folks writing in

Yes the Harper crew is at it again and are trying to slip the changes to NWPA in under the guise of simulating the ecomony. Here is read the article and e-mail your MP voicing your concerns about this, Here is the link to the article in the globe. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20090113.wbudget13/BNStory/politics/ This is very important if ou have a concern about the rivers in your life Changed rivers meam changed hot springs etc, Lets stop this nw, I have contacted my MP Mr… Continue

Added by Greg Loftus on January 13, 2009 at 10:13am — 1 Comment

A NEW ADDITION TO THE GTL NETWORK! "Sonoran Desert POI" come and check it out!

A NEW ADDITION TO THE GTL NETWORK! "Sonoran Desert POI" come and check it out! Hey I started a new site as of Dec.10-08 If you are a desert dweller come check it out!

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Added by GuyThaLizard on December 11, 2008 at 11:56am — No Comments

Announcing The Widgets!

KAYAK Okanagan's NEW RSS Widgets, for each area North, Central, South all areas of the Okanagan Valley. These widgets can be put on your blogs, webpages, Ning profile pages, anywhere easily adjustable sizes and colours. Come on over and check them out. These widgets are in the Groups area attached to the individual group pages.

For the South Okanagan Area

For the Central Okanagan Area
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Added by GuyThaLizard on November 3, 2008 at 4:30pm — No Comments