[pm-h] Projects

[Fraser Baker]

Hi Y'all:

I am a Houston Perl Monger lurker. Been to a few meetings, and wanted to
respond to this post. Within the context of a project, which includes a
previous interetst in doing a CAM project along Buffalo Bayou, I may be
interested in participating. I have paddled the Bayou a lot, am a prominant
member of the Houston Canoe Club and we have an active interest in the
Bayou. I am positive that support from the Buffalo Bayou Partnership and the
Houston Canoe Club could be generated for a Web CAM along the Buffalo Bayou.

If interest builds, I will pass this along.

Fraser
Webmaster and Purser
Houston canoe Club

-----Original Message-----
From: houston-bounces+fraser=pobox.com at pm.org
[mailto:houston-bounces+fraser=pobox.com at pm.org]On Behalf Of Matt Sisk
Sent: Monday, February 27, 2006 10:45 AM
To: Houston.pm located in Houston, TX.; Paul Archer
Subject: Re: [pm-h] Projects


I wouldn't call it a thoroughly thought-out idea. :) More of a brainstorm
after
I'd just returned from a ride along Buffalo Bayou.

My first thought was a bat-cam. Not everyone knows it, but there's a bat
colony
residing beneath the Waugh St. bridge over the bayou. I don't know if it's
even
possible to catch footage of quick airborne critters such as bats using
web-cam
technology, but it struck me as interesting to try (whether it be 'see the
flock leave at dusk' or a macro-view up in the roost somewhere).

But once I started thinking about that, I started thinking about all the
other
interesting bayou watching that could be done -- flood stages,
flotsam/jetsam
watch, dog-parks, festivals, etc.

Anyway -- I think it was a valid observation that this sort of thing would
cost
money for hardware. Also, a survey of the bayou for open wireless access
points
would be of use. (on that note, does anyone know if the Houston wireless
group
has any info on whether Houston has plans to offer wireless in city parks
like
they do in Austin?)

Also, it's not necessarily perl related. It could easily be, but doesn't
have to
be. :)

Cheers,
Matt
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