[Remind-Fans] Multiple entries from rem2ics script

[Anthony Chivetta]

The below email it appears never made it to the list.  So, I am
resending it.  Also, the regex error with awk stumps me, so if anyone
has any ideas they would be apppreciated.  

On another note, why is the archive members only?  Seems like it would
be a nice resource if it was open.

* Anthony Chivetta <achivetta at gmail.com> [2006-08-05 01:45:44 -0500]:

> * Kevin Neely <oenophile at gmail.com> [2006-07-19 18:01:36 -0400]:
> 
> > Hello, I am a new remind user and am trying to use the rem2ics script to
> > make my reminders a little more versatile.  
> <snip>
> > to upload the generated to my webserver.  I then went into 30boxes.com and
> > added the URL to the .ics file as a webcal.  Everything works pretty well,
> > but a couple reminders repeat massively and I do not know why.  The July 4th
> > independence day Holiday, for example repeats from the 4th to the 19th (I am
> > not sure if tomorrow, it will extend to the 20th).  My entry for that date
> > is simply:
> <snip>
> > I don't know if there is a problem w/ my remind script, or if it is
> > something with the rem2ics conversion taking place.  I suspect it is the
> > 30boxes implementation.  When I add it to my Google calendar, I do not see
> > the same repeating events.  However, I see the mortgage payment as being due
> > only on the 1st of July, and not on the 1st of Aug.  Perhaps b/c I am not
> > w/in 7 days of the event?
> > 
> > -- 
> > In Vino Veritas
> > http://astroturfgarden.com
> 
> I took a look at the output of the remind code you quoted.  It looks
> correct by my reading of the standard.  So, one of two things is going
> wrong.  (1) I am misreading the standard so that the ics being produced
> is flawed.  (2) 30boxes.com is misreading the standard and, therefore,
> misinterpreting the ics being produced.  I suspect it is a bit of both.
> Sorry I can't be more helpful than that.  If someone has more experience
> with the standard and can shed more light on what is happening, please
> do.
> 
> On the matter of having events not show up, Paul's suggestion (-sN) works for
> me.  Thanks Paul.
> 
> I hope that helps.  If you have any more questions don't hesitate to
> ask, but I don't think I will be very helpful...
> 
> -- 
> Anthony Chivetta

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Anthony Chivetta