POI Factory Hot Dog Shop discussion

I've seen these problems in other CSV files as well. For example, I've noticed that the Hamburger CSV also has some of the same errors and strange characters. Any idea what causes this or what the solution is? Or, do we just need to bring them up on a case by case basis to get them fixed?

Thanks!

BTW. The Hotdog list looks great now!

You may be interested in the 08/10/2008 - 8:43pm posting at
http://www.poi-factory.com/node/1844
concerning the Hot Dog csv file, using Excel, quotes in files, and using Notepad (not Excel) to view and modify csv POI files.

RT

I fixed them all manually.... but I don't know how or why it happened. This database is entered manually, though I do use cut and paste between two screens when the data is supplied in this forum.

Thanks
Dom

Thanks retiredtechnician,

I use your program all all the CSV files I upload.
Thanks to the post you mention, I was able to located an "error" in the Hot Dog Database. One of the entries had double quotes in the field. I changed these to singles so future downloads of this file in CSV format should not have the problem.

I don't know what caused the other problem. "-" was not the dash, but a similar character... lone dash and some single quotes were not the actual single quote but a similar character.

Thanks again
Dom

Hey, how do I get listed under "Other Contributor(s)" for this POI?

Hmm, I guess I forgot to keep up with that page. I had forgotten that some of these files were made in the other database and that I have to manually go in and list the contributors. Sorry about that guys.

We will be looking at improving this sort of design over the next 6 months and getting a more automated system so that there are not so many balls for me to keep up in the air.

Miss POI

Had some really good dogs this weekend at Jay's Famous Hot Dogs. Address is 745 McCartney Road, Youngstown, OH.

Lat/long: 41.090210; -80.588178

Look for the red chalet (or dog house) on Rt. 224.

I saw the same Documentary,that would be fantastic!!!

NY System Weiner's (Best in Providence,RI)
( 41.815721,-71.445411 )
Kip's Rest. Pawtucket,RI Newport Ave.@ Armistice Blvd
( 41.878392,-71.354308 )

Thanks,
It has now been entered.

Thanks,
It has now been entered.

I have been emailing you names of those that PM me the locations. I never thought of the ones that post in the forum

If there is a way that you want me to notify you that could make your life easier, let me know....

Dom

From this, I'm wondering if this means you got a 'correct file' log when checking this 'Hot Dog' csv POI file with 'POI Verifier'. This concerns me because, as indicated in my posting above, 'POI Verifier' couldn't parse the file because of the quote error. If 'POI Verifier' showed a 'passed' file, I'm wondering if you're using the latest version.

RT

Your program is working fine. The database is manually input here on the factory. It is not an upload but rather each field is entered manually... I am using cut and paste from the submitted entries when possible.

I am not sure how the factory generates the various files, you would have to ask Miss POI or JM.

My comment was referring to all the other POIs that I have submitted.

I do have a spreadsheet of this info. I will generate a CSV file and try running it through the verifier when I have a minute. I can also download the various CSV files and try to run them through the verifier.... should have thought of that earlier....

Dom

I downloaded the three CSV versions and put all 3 through your verifier. As the database is now, there are four files, 2 groups of 2, that I need to investigate as potential duplicates. I just need to check if they are "neighbors" or "duplicates".

The rest of the database appears to be "clean"

Thanks again
Dom

Hi Dom, I am the creator of the RepairShop file and what I like to do is 2 things.. At the end of each line in the file I put in a summited by: ??? so that they get the creadit, and then I send Miss POI those names.. This way I help her with the hard work that she is doing.. hope this helps!!

Didn't mean to open a can of worms with my comment guys but I do have a suggestion. Maybe someone should have a certain amount of contributions before they can be considered a Contributor.

For Example: They must supply at least 10 Hot Dog Stands and be an active member before they can be listed under "Other Contributor(s)". This would apply for any POI on the site. This would also eliminate having to add the "one and done" people that maybe submit one entry and then never come back to the site again. I'm guessing that you wouldn't want the size of the "Other Contributor(s)" list to go on forever so having some stipulations would help keep the size down.

I know I'm just a newbie so if I'm overstepping my bounds by making these suggestions just let me know and I'll load the coordinates of a really big rock into my GPS so I can drive there and then crawl under it.

Great place, phenomenal choices!!!!

Hot Dog Diner
4407 Brookpark Rd.
Parma, OH 44134
http://www.hotdogdiner.com

Oops, too late. The Hot Dog Diner is already in the file. I submitted this a couple of weeks ago after eating at the Diner, and then at Steve's down the road, and most of the other hot dog joints in Cleveland!

And you're right. Really good dogs at a really reasonable price!

Burp!

I wanted to make a slight change to the coordinates for a location that I provided. It's a little bit off the road so it's not alerting properly. I just moved the coordinates closer to the road so this should fix it.

Please change to the new coordinates below.

Guida’s Restaurant
484 Meriden Road
Middlefield, CT 06455
860-349-9039
41.534832, -72.731299

Thanks!

Thanks ksting,

I have made the change.

Dom

Aero Dog
240 North "L" Street
Tulare, CA
-119.345059 36.210117

Found one for you just in case you need it.

36.155063°
-5.344848°

My apologies but I made a small oops for the restaurant name. I took it from the phone book and the initial is never mentioned when talking about the place as it is just called Kelekis. There was a newspaper writeup that showed where I was incorrect.

It should be:
C. Kelekis Restaurant
1100 Main Street
Winnipeg, MB
R2W 3S2
1-204-582-1786
-97.131537, 49.916850

I am not sure how you are able to include this information but they do not accept plastic, only cash.

I will down load the file shortly to take to San Francisco. H

Thanks it has now been added.

Dom

Thanks,

I have corrected the name.
I used the notes field to enter "No Plastic - Cash Only"

Dom

-71.44391,41.81634,"Plainfield St.","Olneyville N.Y.System (Olneyville Loc.20 Plainfield St.Prov.R.I.02909 (410)621-9500)"
-71.45579,41.86242,"Mineral Spring Ave.","Olneyville N.Y.System (N.Providence Loc.1744 Mineral Spring Ave.N.Prov.R.I.02911)"
-71.45066,41.77386,"Reservoir Ave","Olneyville N.Y.System (Cranston Loc.1012 Reservoir Ave.Cranston R.I.02910 (401)275-6031)"
-71.425461,41.835039,"Smith St.Prov.","Original New York Systems 424 Smith St-Providence-RI-(401) 331-5349"

What are the names of these hot dog joints?

I will prepare the info for entry and as soon as you give me the names to these marvelous "dog" places, I will get them in the system.

Thanks
Dom

Miss POI,

Since i know you are bored and have nothing to do here goes.

Did you ever grab all the locations that were mentioned on that show... or have they already all been mentioned in this area?

Thanks
Dom

They have all been mentioned;)

Miss POI

Little trailer in Seymour, CT. Profiled on roadfood.com.

Carolyn's Weenie Wagon
109 River St.
Seymour, CT 06483
Mon-Sat, 9a - 4p

N41.39592010749302
W-73.07707965373993

Much better! I did a drive by the other day and it alerts properly now. Thanks!

Huh?? Plugged this in Google Earth and it took me to an airport in Gibraltar.

Thanks, but it is already in the system.

Dom

I think you have to look under the really big rock.

I have just added the following:

Mom's Place (Blue Corner)
3360 CR-17
L'Orignal, ON K0B 1K0
613-679-2740
LAT: 45.58253
LONG: -74.80508

This is one of my mother's favorite hot-dog places.
I stopped in on my way to Quebec City this past week-end... Yum... Mom was right.

I've taken the .gpx file and have added some of the Bay Area hot dog stands and restaurants in the Bay Area, California.

It's the original file and I have added some waypoints to it.

Hope this helps. I'll continue to search for other hot dog places.

sbasile

P.S. Well, I see that I jumped the gun here. Please let me know how you want the updated file handled or whether you just want the information and in what form.

I was able to update the .gpx file itself and included some additional bay area ones as new waypoints using GeePeeEx editor. Let me know how you want this handled.

Please post your data here for the POI File maintainer to add themselves. This way all the work that they are doing stays in the file and they don't have to add their latest batch to the file you have made.

It keeps things simple for now. We will be improving the system over the next few months.

Thanks,

Miss POI

Here is a good spot for Dog's and is easy on/off HWY 77 if you are traveling in NC.

Poppas Hot Dogs
510 River Hwy # 15A
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 664-7677‎

35°35'43.91"N
80°51'54.30"W

The owner is from Chi-town, so you know they're good.

Thanks for the new location, It is now in the system.

Dom

I believe the coordinates for Little Spot in White Plains , NY are a little off.
I was there last week and the coordinates I recorded were: N41.06143 W73.76579

Thanks,

I have made the correction.

Dom

They have great hotdogs,as well as home cooked meals.
Angie's Diner
Taylorsville WV,
(304)426-8888
LAT.37.661752
Long.-82.157857

Thanks for the location. I have now entered it.

Dom

As long as you are posting these hot dog places, please add the ones that cost 5 cents. I miss taking the subway (or bus) for a nickel to get the good 5 cent dog along with the 5 cent Coke or Pepsi. Coffee was never more than a nickel and I was too young for the 5 cent cigar. Ice cream was 5 cents too, but a Good Humor was a dime. I will wait patiently for your cheap hot dog list. Have you noticed that the keyboard has eliminated the cents symbol?

Harry’s Place
104 Broadway St
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2410
41.577614, -72.334847

Thanks for your input. It is now in the system.

Dom

This is a great hot dog stand,they have fantastic hot dogs, along with a frosty mug of root beer,Also they offer curb service,and they have outside picnic tables.

Stewart's Drive-In
1899 West 3rd Ave.
Williamson,WV 25661
(304)235-1787

Lat.37.0130333
long-82.0113333

2 of the best places around here.

Texas Inn
422 Main St
Lynchburg, VA 24504
(434) 846-3823

-79° 8'42.27", 37°25'6.04"

Wienie Stand
21152 Timberlake Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 237-9803

-79°14'34.64", 37°19'58.34"