Re: SER1 Canning Stock Route

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Lyndon

Not that Google Earth was ever standard equipment on any Series 1 that I
ever owned (even a series 1 Disco if I owned one) however what is annoying
is that it displays relatively old images, 6 - 12 behind.  I know this
because the property next to ours has recently been converted into a golf
course (the push for progress and urban/regional sprawl) the thing has been
open since New Years Day last but Google Earth still shows it under
construction.

The other annoying thing is that they only show parts in high resolution
unless you pay the fee.  This means that the major towns and cities get
shown Hi Res. but not rural areas.  So on Google Earth we can clearly see
the golf course in Hi Res. and even our north-western pastures but just
about our south-western side boundary with the golf course and 100m from the
house our property turns into fuzz.

Try seeing any details on some of the Pacific islands like the Solomon's!

Cheers
Diana
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lyndon Wortley" <LWortley@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: <series1@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Friday, September 23, 2005 5:54 PM
Subject: RE: SER1 Canning Stock Route


Diana, Bob, David, Charlie & Tony - ta for all the links and  comments!

At present I am only just beginning to look at the logistics of the trip
and as yet haven't even considered a date.  I guess the ideal situation
would be for me to tag along as part of a larger group driving the
Route.  With my current commitments any sort of trip is going to be at
least a year away.  Spending a month in WA in '03 has given me the
inclination to spend a bit more time in Aus as a whole so my idea of
driving the Canning could well morph into a larger trip.  I wonder how
my employers would react if I requested a career break.....
The links that you guys have passed on will give me a start and when I
have a better idea of the sort of info I need I can start to pester you
all! ;o)
Google have a nice map site that allows you to view satellite images of
the earth - my father's mate in Perth was able to  see the cars on his
driveway and I have used it to revisit some of the spots I visited in
WA: might just have to use it to view the Canning!

Cheers everyone,

Lyndon  Wortley
Northern Ireland




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