I would like to "retire" the main photo gallery for a couple of reasons:
(a) it's having technical hitches and I might need to update the software
(b) uploading photos is not very user friendly
Both of these issues then take up my time since I have to upload photos and maybe resize them on behalf of people. The photos then end up with no commentary.
I would like to replace it with a "blog". Blogs are "web logs" where you can post pretty much want you want, but in our case it would be used to post reports on events, trips etc of interest to the club. You can upload pictures and embed them in your entry.
I have created a blog on Google's blogging system, and Colin Ardron has submitted the first article. I'm sure if one of our more mature members with a weakness for impersonating root vegetables can do it, most people should be able to submit items.
The blog is here:
http://maccharriers.blogspot.com/
To post to the blog I need to invite you via your email address. You then have to register with google if you do not already have a google account. Note that the online calendar is also with google, and the same registration can be used to post to both.
So let me know what you think, and email me (or post here) if you want to be added as an author.
(I do not intend to remove the old gallery, just not use it going forward).
For the more technical amongst you, the blog supports RSS feeds (to use in the likes of Google reader, and as a "follower" if you are already a blogger - like Mark, Mandy, Rachael.... )
John