Last year, we ran into a bit of a problem when the campsite we were originally planning on using was occupied. We had no idea who was coming, when they were coming, and how to tell them the campsite had changed. Well, never again!
I ended up going to the store for some poster board and a marker to post a sign at the old, occupied campsite that provided directions to a new campsite.
Being a web developer by trade, I slapped together
a sign-up form for the event on my personal web site, ixplor.us (I explore U.S.). The form collects very basic info just so we can be a little more organized this year.
Official Sign-Up Form
http://ixplor.us/monongahela.php
1) Forum Name
Who you are on the forum.
2) First Name(s)
So we have a general idea of who is in your vehicle, and if we should need to contact you its better than asking for you by your forum name. First names only for privacy.
3) Vehicle Description
Last year, vehicles would pass by our campsite and we would wonder, "Are they supposed to be with us?" This will help us see you coming, and flag you down if need be.
4) E-Mail Address
I'm going to distribute directions and any last minute trip info via e-mail, as opposed to posting our destination in a public forum. Your e-mail address won't be displayed in the roster.
5) Cell Phone
If we get there and in the unlikely event our campsite is unavailable, its going to be time to make some phone calls. Also invaluable for other emergencies. Cell phone number will not be displayed in the roster.
6) ETA
When should we expect you, generally speaking?
Each submission should represent one vehicle. Once the submission is complete the roster will update instantly. If your plans change, you can remove yourself from the list just as easily.
The following image is dynamically generated and will always show the current list of registered participants. The roster image is also visible in the first post in this thread. You may need to refresh the page to see the latest version!
Alright, that's enough techno-babble from me. I'm going to bed!