XLF Roadhelp

[bplinson]

The XLF Roadhelp form is now ready thanks to XLF Team Member Peg Scraper.

You can find the XLF Roadhelp form here: http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewf...S2lzRnUyR1E6MA

You can view the info here: http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?k...zRnUyR1E&hl=en (you can not edit the info here)

For more info on this list please see this thread: http://xlforum.net/forums/s...d.php?t=440612

[Peg Scraper]

~Australia ~Canada ~Croatia ~Germany ~Greece ~Netherlands ~United Kingdom ~USA

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Once you have signed-up and entered your information (filled in form and submitted), you will not be able to change this information, if any corrections or information needs to be updated (changed, added, deleted) in the list please feel free to contact me by PMing or EMailing me from the address on the list.

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Email verification is an ongoing process as members sign onto the XLF-ROADHELP list.
Please check your SPAM folders for an Email with the subject line of "XLF-ROADHELP email verification form Peg Scraper".
I have started verifying all phone numbers now. Phone verifications will be done on the weekends, mid day to evening hours (12:00-9:00pm).
I'll try to keep in mind the time zones involved when I do.

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When you look at the XLF-ROADHELP list on the far right, you'll see a couple of columns labeled:

• | Email Verif Sent | (Date or dates email verify was sent to member)
• | Email Verified | (Date an email reply was received by me)
• | Phone Tries | (Number of tries before voice contact was made)
  {1-,2-,3-...=Number of attempts/IP=In person/NA=No answer/VM=Voice mail left/VMR=Voice mail call returned}
• | Phone Verified | (Date when voice contact was successful)
• | Admin purp only | (Used by me to keep track of what I'm doing)
  {R=REP given/T=Thank You sent by Visitor Message/G=Info added to my Gmail contact list/E*=Verifies sent/EV=Reply received/P*=Phone tries/PV=Phone verified}

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If you have offered your help for EMERGENCY or NON-EMERGENCY by putting your info on the XLF-ROADHELP list you could maybe show your support of the list by including a link to this thread in someway or form in your siggy.
Take a look at my siggy for an idea of what could be done.

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Originally Posted by kribit

Since this is technically a list for roadside help, maybe add a column for people to check if they're willing to also provide a place to stay in a non-emergency situation? Kind of like the website CouchSurfing. While people on the list are willing to provide emergency help, I wouldn't assume they're also ready to provide just a guest room, couch, tent space in the yard or whatever unless they say so.

In response to the quote above a new column was added to the list

NON-EMERGENCY / COUCHSURFING / Able to provide just a guest room, couch, tent
space in the yard or whatever. NO or YES~list what you are willing to provide.

If the NON-EMERGENCY column is blank try PMing or EMailing the person to see if you can come to an arrangement.
Save the phone call for EMERGENCY purposes only, unless the member trough PM or EM has stated that you should call them.

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Originally Posted by robert

I'm in. I put on the form to leave a message if I don't answer. Hate answering when I don't know who it is. Or text me. I will always get right back to ya. Peg Scraper, can you maybe possibly somehow try to put alternate contact methods/info in there? Most of us have mobile email and text capabilities and its easier than answering the phone at work.

You can put more than one Email address in the EMAIL field and more than one Phone number in the PHONE NUMBER field.
You would just have to label which is which.

For EMails, examples(primary, secondary...)(first,second...).
For Phone numbers, examples(cell,home...)(first,second...)(1st,2nd...)(voice,text...)
or any combinations of those, example (text-1st,voice-2nd...)(home#1,cell#2...).

Then like you did, make a statement in the "EMERGENCY / HELP" section/field as what to do with those multiple EMail addresses an Phone numbers (text,leave message...).
This would also go for just leaving one Email address or Phone number too.

I'll add some better info on the sign-up form as to what can be input in the fields.
Maybe show examples too.

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If you don't trust putting your Phone number up just put your Name, City & State, plus help you can provide.
Maybe include your EMail too, so they could contact you before going to your city.
When the member/s is in your City they can always look you up in the Phone Book.

Don't want to use your real Phone Number, try out Google Voice.
With it you have more control than any phone service (call blocking being one).
No long distance charges in the North America, low charges for calls outside this area.
click pic
Google Voice Help › Getting Started

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I found a great site to help explain international calling.

Howtocallabroad.com provides dialing codes and
instructions, time zones and phone books for all countries.

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Last edited by Peg Scraper; 23rd January 2010 at 18:31.. Reason: More info added/updated...

[Peg Scraper]

Originally Posted by Blaze

(Regular Member)

For what it's worth, I've been on a list just like this for 4X4's for years...a LONG list of numbers, just out in the open forum, and I have never had one person call me unsolicited because of that list. To my knowledge niether has anyone else.
I'm a moderator on that site, created the list, and would have surely been contacted if someone had a problem.

Just saying...

Originally Posted by ghost_rader

(Regular Member)
i'm in, this is a great idea.

Originally Posted by A_Ride_4_ever

(Regular Member)
hi all, I just wanted to point out a free google app. You can set it up so that your real ph# is hidden. https://www.google.com/voice/ It allows you to have a phone number that can be changed when ever and it can screen calls take voice messages etc. all you need is a Google account. I personally use this for forms and stuff like that when I don't want the person having my real #. It is pretty cool, it will forward, block and transcribe any messages you can also make calls like skype, Its free in the USA.

Originally Posted by bigjnsa

(XLF Team Member)
I put my info in in case you guys/gals are in Texas. Will travel up to 200 miles to help.

Originally Posted by racerwill

(Super Moderacer)
one more for Massachusetts......I figure with all the shops and stuff I have access to I could be very helpful to someone in need and if you're just looking for a good time, I'm cool with that as well (if your mind is in the gutter right now, please be a hot girl)

I even have keys to hillbillyville

Ww

Originally Posted by cadiero

(Regular Member)
I added Iowa to the list finally. So next year when you are on your way to Sturgis and have an OH CRAP moment. Look me up, I'd hate to see you spend that week watching the bikes go by.

Originally Posted by ReddTigger

(XLF Team Member)
Will help if I Can.. Maryland.

Service Advisor for All American HD.. Hughesville MD.

Originally Posted by joesporty

(Regular Member)
not sure about most people but i would never just stop by somebodys house unless i know them extremely well..and they have said stop by any time...

i was thinking more along the lines of lets say.....i plan on going to deals gap to ride the draggon.several months before...i could look on the list...find a member along the way....send the a pm on here...get to know them....ask them to ride with me...and if i could throw my tent up in the yard.....if anybody passes thru my area and thinks it looks like a good place to stop for the night..it would be no problem...granted a random forum member showing up on my door would be strange...but i could still make it happen

if somebody called me broke down in my area i would stop whatever i was doing..throw the trailer on and come get you...help you wrench in my heated garage...give you a room to sleep in..maybe even breakfast and an escort out of town the next morning...and figure most people on here would be willing to do the same...

Originally Posted by Blaze

(Regular Member)
I added my name...tried to with the first list but couldn't get it to work..
Very simple and easy to use this go around...good job Peg Scraper!!!!
Rep for you!

Originally Posted by bplinson

(The XL Forum Host)
Would be nice to see some more Europeans on the list. But it is COMPLETELY voluntary.

Originally Posted by Peg Scraper

(XLF Team Member)
I know there's also Asian members here, besides all the members south of the equator, too.

So it would nice to see more International Members sign onto the list.

Originally Posted by racerwill

(Super Moderacer)
I would strongly urge everyone with the means to sign up for this. I have and I hope you do as well.

good job Mike

Will

Originally Posted by Halcyon1

(XLF Team Member)
That's great Peg.
Thank you for the hard work your doing here!

Wandering where all the Indiana cats are?
C'mon guys and gals lets step up.

Originally Posted by steelworker

(XLF Team Member)
I just found this thread. Good idea - I'm in.

Originally Posted by crazyred

(Regular Member)
im in on this !!!!!! i think is great !!!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by robert

(XLF Team Member)
You rock! This sure is better than a HOG membership!

Thank you to all who have signed up for being a member helping members out on the road.

[Peg Scraper]

Members helping members out on the road!
Plus CouchSurfing Too!
Able to provide just a guest room, couch, tent space in the yard or whatever.

~Australia ~Canada ~Croatia ~Germany ~Greece ~Netherlands ~United Kingdom ~USA

Take a at the list before signing up so you can see how other members have filled it out and get an idea of what to include.
If you have a Google account, sign into it then use one of the links below for a secure connection.

To view the XLF-Roadhelp list as a spreadsheet use this link:
Spreadsheet View

To view the XLF-Roadhelp list in a List View use this link:
List View

To sign up for the XLF-Roadhelp list use this link or form below:
Sign Up Form

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Last edited by Peg Scraper; 23rd January 2010 at 18:21.. Reason: Format change...

[Peg Scraper]

The list is growing.

Cities added: South Miami, Florida | East Bethel (N. suburb Mpls/St Paul), Minnesota

USA:

1. Arizona 1 {Hereford}
2. Arkansas 2 {Conway, Conway(Morrilton)}
3. California 3 {Brentwood(Nor Cal), Ladera Ranch(Orange County), Sacramento}
4. Colorado 2 {Boulder, Longmont}
5. Florida 5 {Ft lauderdale(Deerfield Beach), Lake City, Perry, New Port Richey, South Miami}
6. Georgia 1 {Alpharetta}
7. Idaho 1 {Meridian}
8. Illinois 3 {Arenzville(West Central), Chicago, Downers Grove(SW Chicago burb)}
9. Indiana 2 {Centerton, Mishawaka}
10. Iowa 1 {Hull}
11. Kansas 1 {Baxter Springs}
12. Louisiana 1 {New Orleans}
13. Maryland 1 {Lexington Park}
14. Massachusetts 3 {Halifax, Randolph, Shirley}
15. Minnesota 1 {East Bethel (N. suburb Mpls/St Paul)}
16. Michigan 2 {Cassopolis, Watertown}
17. Nevada 1 {Las Vegas}
18. New Jersey 5 {Asbuery Park, Near Philadelphia, Newton, Shamong,Somerset}
19. New Mexico 2 {Las Cruces, Ruidoso}
20. New York 6 {Brewster/Carmel, Buffalo/Rochester, Near Kingston, Seneca Falls, Syracuse, Waterport}
21. North Carolina 4 {Burlington, Lexington, West Jefferson, Wilmington}
22. Ohio 1 {Barberton(Akron)}
23. Oklahoma 2 {Claremore, Yukon}
24. Pennsylvania 5 {Carlisle, Hanover, Irwin, Kennett Square, Near Pittsburgh}
25. Rhode Island 1 {Warwick}
26. Texas 6 {Dallas/FT Worth, Houston, Houston(Bellaire), Nacogdoches, San Antonio, San Marcos}
27. Virginia 2 {Virginia Beach, Yorktown}
28. Wisconsin 2 {Menomonie, Milwaukee(West Allis)}

Canada:

1. British Columbia 1 {Mission}
2. Ontario 1 {Waterloo}
3. Saskatchewan 1 {Prince Albert}

Croatia:

1. Dubrovnik–Neretva 1 {Dubrovnik}

Germany:

1. Baden Wuerttemberg 1 {Heidelberg}

United Kingdom:

1. Scotland 1 {West of Scotland}

Total Members 73
CouchSurfing Members 20
Able to provide just a guest room, couch, tent space in the yard or whatever.

A tie with New York & Texas at 6 for
A 3 way tie with Florida, New Jersey & Pennsylvania at 5 takes
North Carolina with 4 takes

Thank you to all who have signed up for being a member helping members out on the road.

Howtocallabroad.com provides dialing codes and
instructions, time zones and phone books for all countries.

[Peg Scraper]

The list is growing.

Cities added: Somes Bar / Orleans / Willow Creek / Salyer, California

USA:

1. Arizona 1 {Hereford}
2. Arkansas 2 {Conway, Conway(Morrilton)}
3. California 4 {Brentwood(Nor Cal), Ladera Ranch(Orange County), Sacramento, Somes Bar / Orleans / Willow Creek / Salyer}
4. Colorado 2 {Boulder, Longmont}
5. Florida 5 {Ft lauderdale(Deerfield Beach), Lake City, Perry, New Port Richey, South Miami}
6. Georgia 1 {Alpharetta}
7. Idaho 1 {Meridian}
8. Illinois 3 {Arenzville(West Central), Chicago, Downers Grove(SW Chicago burb)}
9. Indiana 2 {Centerton, Mishawaka}
10. Iowa 1 {Hull}
11. Kansas 1 {Baxter Springs}
12. Louisiana 1 {New Orleans}
13. Maryland 1 {Lexington Park}
14. Massachusetts 3 {Halifax, Randolph, Shirley}
15. Minnesota 1 {East Bethel (N. suburb Mpls/St Paul)}
16. Michigan 2 {Cassopolis, Watertown}
17. Nevada 1 {Las Vegas}
18. New Jersey 5 {Asbuery Park, Near Philadelphia, Newton, Shamong,Somerset}
19. New Mexico 2 {Las Cruces, Ruidoso}
20. New York 6 {Brewster/Carmel, Buffalo/Rochester, Near Kingston, Seneca Falls, Syracuse, Waterport}
21. North Carolina 4 {Burlington, Lexington, West Jefferson, Wilmington}
22. Ohio 1 {Barberton(Akron)}
23. Oklahoma 2 {Claremore, Yukon}
24. Pennsylvania 5 {Carlisle, Hanover, Irwin, Kennett Square, Near Pittsburgh}
25. Rhode Island 1 {Warwick}
26. Texas 6 {Dallas/FT Worth, Houston, Houston(Bellaire), Nacogdoches, San Antonio, San Marcos}
27. Virginia 2 {Virginia Beach, Yorktown}
28. Wisconsin 2 {Menomonie, Milwaukee(West Allis)}

Canada:

1. British Columbia 1 {Mission}
2. Ontario 1 {Waterloo}
3. Saskatchewan 1 {Prince Albert}

Croatia:

1. Dubrovnik–Neretva 1 {Dubrovnik}

Germany:

1. Baden Wuerttemberg 1 {Heidelberg}

United Kingdom:

1. Scotland 1 {West of Scotland}

Total Members 74
CouchSurfing Members 21
Able to provide just a guest room, couch, tent space in the yard or whatever.

A tie with New York & Texas at 6 for
A 3 way tie with Florida, New Jersey & Pennsylvania at 5 takes
A tie with California & North Carolina with 4 takes

Thank you to all who have signed up for being a member helping members out on the road.

Howtocallabroad.com provides dialing codes and
instructions, time zones and phone books for all countries.

[Blaze]

I added my name...tried to with the first list but couldn't get it to work..
Very simple and easy to use this go around...good job Peg Scraper!!!!
Rep for you!

[Peg Scraper]

XLF-Roadhelp List Turns 75!!!

The list is growing.

City added: Gainesville, Georgia

USA:

1. Arizona 1 {Hereford}
2. Arkansas 2 {Conway, Conway(Morrilton)}
3. California 4 {Brentwood(Nor Cal), Ladera Ranch(Orange County), Sacramento, Salyer (Somes Bar / Orleans / Willow Creek)}
4. Colorado 2 {Boulder, Longmont}
5. Florida 5 {Ft lauderdale(Deerfield Beach), Lake City, Perry, New Port Richey, South Miami}
6. Georgia 2 {Alpharetta, Gainesville}
7. Idaho 1 {Meridian}
8. Illinois 3 {Arenzville(West Central), Chicago, Downers Grove(SW Chicago burb)}
9. Indiana 2 {Centerton, Mishawaka}
10. Iowa 1 {Hull}
11. Kansas 1 {Baxter Springs}
12. Louisiana 1 {New Orleans}
13. Maryland 1 {Lexington Park}
14. Massachusetts 3 {Halifax, Randolph, Shirley}
15. Minnesota 1 {East Bethel (N. suburb Mpls/St Paul)}
16. Michigan 2 {Cassopolis, Watertown}
17. Nevada 1 {Las Vegas}
18. New Jersey 5 {Asbuery Park, Near Philadelphia, Newton, Shamong,Somerset}
19. New Mexico 2 {Las Cruces, Ruidoso}
20. New York 6 {Brewster/Carmel, Buffalo/Rochester, Near Kingston, Seneca Falls, Syracuse, Waterport}
21. North Carolina 4 {Burlington, Lexington, West Jefferson, Wilmington}
22. Ohio 1 {Barberton(Akron)}
23. Oklahoma 2 {Claremore, Yukon}
24. Pennsylvania 5 {Carlisle, Hanover, Irwin, Kennett Square, Near Pittsburgh}
25. Rhode Island 1 {Warwick}
26. Texas 6 {Dallas/FT Worth, Houston, Houston(Bellaire), Nacogdoches, San Antonio, San Marcos}
27. Virginia 2 {Virginia Beach, Yorktown}
28. Wisconsin 2 {Menomonie, Milwaukee(West Allis)}

Canada:

1. British Columbia 1 {Mission}
2. Ontario 1 {Waterloo}
3. Saskatchewan 1 {Prince Albert}

Croatia:

1. Dubrovnik–Neretva 1 {Dubrovnik}

Germany:

1. Baden Wuerttemberg 1 {Heidelberg}

United Kingdom:

1. Scotland 1 {West of Scotland}

Total Members 75
CouchSurfing Members 24
Able to provide just a guest room, couch, tent space in the yard or whatever.

A tie with New York & Texas at 6 for
A 3 way tie with Florida, New Jersey & Pennsylvania at 5 takes
A tie with California & North Carolina with 4 takes

Thank you to all who have signed up for being a member helping members out on the road.

Howtocallabroad.com provides dialing codes and
instructions, time zones and phone books for all countries.

[Peg Scraper]

XLF-Roadhelp List Turns 75!!!
CouchSurfing Members 25

The list is growing.

Cities added: Gainesville, Georgia | Paducah, Kentucky

USA:

1. Arizona 1 {Hereford}
2. Arkansas 2 {Conway, Conway(Morrilton)}
3. California 4 {Brentwood(Nor Cal), Ladera Ranch(Orange County), Sacramento, Salyer (Somes Bar / Orleans / Willow Creek)}
4. Colorado 2 {Boulder, Longmont}
5. Florida 5 {Ft lauderdale(Deerfield Beach), Lake City, Perry, New Port Richey, South Miami}
6. Georgia 2 {Alpharetta, Gainesville}
7. Idaho 1 {Meridian}
8. Illinois 3 {Arenzville(West Central), Chicago, Downers Grove(SW Chicago burb)}
9. Indiana 2 {Centerton, Mishawaka}
10. Iowa 1 {Hull}
11. Kansas 1 {Baxter Springs}
12. Kentucky 1 {Paducah}
13. Louisiana 1 {New Orleans}
14. Maryland 1 {Lexington Park}
15. Massachusetts 3 {Halifax, Randolph, Shirley}
16. Minnesota 1 {East Bethel (N. suburb Mpls/St Paul)}
17. Michigan 2 {Cassopolis, Watertown}
18. Nevada 1 {Las Vegas}
19. New Jersey 5 {Asbuery Park, Near Philadelphia, Newton, Shamong,Somerset}
20. New Mexico 2 {Las Cruces, Ruidoso}
21. New York 6 {Brewster/Carmel, Buffalo/Rochester, Near Kingston, Seneca Falls, Syracuse, Waterport}
22. North Carolina 4 {Burlington, Lexington, West Jefferson, Wilmington}
23. Ohio 1 {Barberton(Akron)}
24. Oklahoma 2 {Claremore, Yukon}
25. Pennsylvania 5 {Carlisle, Hanover, Irwin, Kennett Square, Near Pittsburgh}
26. Rhode Island 1 {Warwick}
27. Texas 6 {Dallas/FT Worth, Houston, Houston(Bellaire), Nacogdoches, San Antonio, San Marcos}
28. Virginia 2 {Virginia Beach, Yorktown}
29. Wisconsin 2 {Menomonie, Milwaukee(West Allis)}

Canada:

1. British Columbia 1 {Mission}
2. Ontario 1 {Waterloo}
3. Saskatchewan 1 {Prince Albert}

Croatia:

1. Dubrovnik–Neretva 1 {Dubrovnik}

Germany:

1. Baden Wuerttemberg 1 {Heidelberg}

United Kingdom:

1. Scotland 1 {West of Scotland}

Total Members 76
CouchSurfing Members 25
Able to provide just a guest room, couch, tent space in the yard or whatever.

A tie with New York & Texas at 6 for
A 3 way tie with Florida, New Jersey & Pennsylvania at 5 takes
A tie with California & North Carolina with 4 takes

Thank you to all who have signed up for being a member helping members out on the road.

Howtocallabroad.com provides dialing codes and
instructions, time zones and phone books for all countries.

[daggar rider]

thanks peg scraper...thats a dam fine job you did for sure