I didn't know about it either. It's probably a pretty good sampling, and
Badlands is pretty much centrally located anyway.  This isn't rocket
science, but planning an event of this magnitude can be time consuming.
I'd say if someone has the hots to do the job, let it fly.

K

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On
Behalf Of
> Sam Walters
> Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 9:22 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Vanagon List Meet/Campout Version 1.?
>
> I never knew this map existed until a few minutes ago and the vast
> majority, over 3/4 I think, of the members of this list aren't on the
> map.  I now am "on the map."  Therefore, it seems like this is a very
> inaccurate way to pick a List Meet site.  It can be used to pick a Map
> Members Meet site, but not a list members meet site, unless one wants
to
> make the assumption that those joining this Map are a random sample of
> the list members.
>
> If this map is to be used, it would be a good idea to try to get list
> members to join it over a period of a few weeks and then try to work
> with the data it provides.  This still wouldn't be perfect, but
probably
> better than doing it now.
>
> Sam
>
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