User talk:Bigturtle

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Hi everyone, I have just joined wiki-world! Judging by activity on this encyclopedia alone, there must be tens of thousands of you out there. Best wishes, /s/ Bigturtle


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[edit] Welcome

Welcome to Wikipedia. The normal welcoming committee must have missed you.

Welcome!

Hello, Bigturtle, and welcome to Wikipedia! Thank you for your contributions. I hope you like the place and decide to stay. Here are a few good links for newcomers:

I hope you enjoy editing here and being a Wikipedian! Please sign your name on talk pages using four tildes (~~~~); this will automatically produce your name and the date. If you need help, check out Wikipedia:Where to ask a question, ask me on my talk page, or place {{helpme}} on your talk page and someone will show up shortly to answer your questions. Again, welcome! 

I would encourage you to join Wikipedia:WikiProject Michigan and/or Wikipedia:WikiProject Illinois. You might also review your past edits to see how they have faired and learn what could be done better (I still do this myself). I, for instance, added categories to some of your new articles. Rmhermen 21:07, 4 February 2006 (UTC)


Hello, Big Turtle. I noticed you started an article with your name in it (presumably so you could add your name to the Wikiproject Michigan. I hope you don't mind, but I am going to alter your entry on the main page to refer folks over to your User page. Also, since the Bigturtle article is blank, I will propose that for deletion. Lots of new users make this mistake (and I wish Wikipedia would make this clearer). Check out my edit on the Wikiproject Michigan so you can see my modification. If you do need to sign your name, type in four tildes "~" and wiki will create your sibnature for you. Jtmichcock 22:03, 23 February 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Kilometres

The abbreviations for kilometers is "km" not "km." All metric system units do not use a period at the end. In fact, Wikipedia's Manual of Style suggests that we use abbreviations for U.S. customary units without periods. I dislike this part and usually avoid it by writing out English unit names. mi instead of mi. and lb instead of lbs. really bug me. Rmhermen 16:12, 23 March 2006 (UTC)


Thanks for making the Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site article. Wachholder0 03:41, 11 June 2006 (UTC)


[edit] Herbert Ponting

The Original Barnstar
Lovely narrative about Ponting's participation in the Scott expedition! I was rather moved, reading about Scott's last moments. Yabbadab 23:47, 6 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Lowenstein

Huh?. Reverted. - Jmabel | Talk 02:56, 18 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Worst Journey in the World

Thanks for writing this article...I tried doing it once, but got discouraged when another A-hole editor shut it down for reasons I'm still unsure of. Not notable or something. Well done on the article, and I'll try to add some stuff to it if I think of anything.--MonkBirdDuke 10:54, 25 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Edward Adrian Wilson article

Hello,

Why did you remove the Category "Accidental deaths" from the Edward Adrian Wilson article? Wasn't his death accidental?

Regards,

Michael David 18:15, 9 November 2006 (UTC)
Your point is well made.
Strict categorization in some cases can be difficult when faced with unusual circumstances. I consider a person's death as being caused by either disease (a natural act); murder, suicide or execution (deliberate acts), or accidental (an act of chance). I agree that, in the case of Edward Wilson, the circumstances are far less exact. For this reason. if you feel strongly about it, I propose letting your edit stand.
As for what procedures to follow if you feel someone has inserted a false or misleading categorization into an article - we're doing it.
I wondered why you deleted it - so I asked you. If you feel someone has entered an inappropriate Category - ask them why. The facts of something can have very different appearances depending on the angle of sight - what's most important is the dialogue those different angles produce.
I don't know how long you have been contributing to Wiki, but I do hope you stay.
Be healthy,
Michael David 21:38, 9 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Re: Walter Hooper

Thanks so much for the note, it's good to see the little things don't go unnoticed! --Fbv65edel / ☑t / ☛c || 23:51, 13 November 2006 (UTC)

Fbv65edel / ☑t / ☛c has smiled at you! Smiles promote WikiLove and hopefully this one has made your day better. Spread the WikiLove by smiling to someone else, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past or a good friend. Smile to others by adding {{subst:smile}}, {{subst:smile2}} or {{subst:smile3}} to their talk page with a friendly message. Happy editing!

[edit] List of films with similar themes and release dates AfD

Hi, you've expressed an opinion in the deletion discussion of this article. I've recently suggested a compromise in hopes of improving the article while keeping both sides happy, and would appreciate if you could revisit the issue. Thanks. --Wafulz 18:31, 9 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Re: Charlotte Reid article changes

Thanks for the reorganization and format changes you made. It was great work and much appreciated.

Seahound 00:00, 18 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Thanks

You're welcome :) Calineed 11:59, 21 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] re: Mackinac Island

Thank you very much for the barnstar. The infobox is just the first step in improving the Mackinac Island article. I also plan to copyedit it, add sources, and get it up to good or maybe even featured status in the near future. Mr.Z-mantalk¢ 00:37, 28 February 2007 (UTC)


[edit] documentaries

I suppose you are right that there should not be links within the articles. I also hope you think it's pertinent and worthwhile to have them in the links. Take care and we'll keep expanding on information about our wonderful Michigan... upshot

[edit] Surf Michigan?

Thanks for your quick work on American River. Are there any Lake Michigan surf breaks that you're aware of, which could be added to Lake surfing and/or the U.S. Great Lakes section of List of surfing areas? regards, Shawn in Montreal 17:02, 22 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Joliet Union Station and other Historic Railroad Stations

I see you moved Joliet (Amtrak station) to Joliet Union Station. Thanks. I also redirected Joliet (Metra) to the new version of this article. Tell me something else, you live in Michigan. Is there any way you can fix the locators on the NRHP maps for Niles, Dowagiac, and Jackson Amtrak Stations? ---- DanTD 23:46, 14 June 2007 (UTC)

No, I haven't. I've been asking some people on the National Register of Historic Places for help on this, since I've been trying to do this to a lot of stations in the country, not just those in Michigan. Unfortunatley, I've had no responses. ---- DanTD 16:12, 15 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Sturgeon Point Light Station

Thank you very much for the barnstar! I'm flattered, and coming at the end of a long, ego-draining day at work, it was just what I needed right then. In any event, if you have something to add to the article, don't let anything I've done stop you from editing it! Ipoellet 21:00, 21 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] DYK

Updated DYK query On 14 September 2007, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Mackinac Falls, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

--Carabinieri 11:24, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Campbell's Island (Illinois)

Was going through the new Illinois articles and came across Campbell's Island (Illinois). If this is a community (unincorporated I assume since it is on the list, just a different spelling), shouldn't we change this to Campbell's Island, Illinois? I just wanted your take since you seem to have done the history on it more than I have before I made a move. I did a quick search on Google Earch and in there it is named Campbells Island, Illinois along with the island name being Campbells Island (right next to Winnebago Island).--Kranar drogin 21:29, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

I commented about that merger, and think it should be done the way you suggested.--Kranar drogin 23:04, 17 October 2007 (UTC)
Just an FYI, the article fit in perfectly for a DYK, so I added it [here. Hope you don't mind.--Kranar drogin 23:36, 17 October 2007 (UTC)
Updated DYK query On 19 October 2007, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Campbell's Island, Illinois, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

--PFHLai 09:49, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Harrisville railroad

Dear Bigturtle:

What you said about the Detroit and Mackinac Railway is correct, as far as it goes. Of course, Lake Straits took over. Go to the Wiki webpage. And of course, you know we still have trains running by. Maybe it should say, "former Detroit and Mackinac Railroad now known as Lake Straits rail"? Just a thought. Do what you think is right. 7&6=thirteen (talk) 16:37, 5 December 2007 (UTC)Stan

Good job. I just did not want to imply that the rail was completely abandoned. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 7&6=thirteen (talk • contribs) 17:22, 5 December 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Richard Halliburton

I don't know if the article is still on your watchpage, but if you still have any interest in Richard Halliburton, I'd appreciate your eye over my recent changes. BrainyBabe (talk) 15:25, 2 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Thanks

Thanks very much. I was fortunate enough to run across Barnett's article over the holidays, and then got doubly lucky when I found a source of public domain images! (A digitization project in the UP--who knew?) That one just came together. Mackensen (talk) 02:56, 3 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] St. Helena Island Light

Nice catch. 7&6=thirteen (talk) 20:28, 8 April 2008 (UTC)Stan

Good contributions. We're up to 9911 bytes. 10,000 is a nice round number. {:]> 7&6=thirteen (talk) 23:27, 9 April 2008 (UTC)Stan
10,000!!! Woo-hoo. Yippee.!!! 7&6=thirteen (talk) 01:13, 10 April 2008 (UTC) Stan

[edit] Round Island Light (Michigan)

This could use some help on the GLLKA and the boy scouts. Anything you can contribute would be appreciated. Best regards. 7&6=thirteen (talk) 02:55, 9 April 2008 (UTC) Stan

Nice job. I think the article shaped up inot something that we can be proud of. I'm sure I'll thin of some additions when I gett past my work tomorrow. 7&6=thirteen (talk) 01:15, 11 April 2008 (UTC)Stan

[edit] Request to move article Mackinac Point Light incomplete

You recently filed a request at Wikipedia:Requested moves to move the page Mackinac Point Light to a different title - however your proposal is either incomplete or has been contested as being controversial. As a result, it has been moved to the incomplete and contested proposals section. Requests that remain incomplete after five days will be removed.

Please make sure you have completed all three of the following:

  1. Added {{move|NewName}} at the top of the talk page of the page you want moved, replacing "NewName" with the new name for the article. This creates the required template for you there.
  2. Added {{subst:RMtalk|NewName|reason for move}} to the bottom of the talk page of the page you want to be moved, to automatically create a discussion section there.
  3. Added {{subst:RMlink|PageName|NewName|reason for move}} to the top of today's section here.

If you need any further guidance, please leave a message at Wikipedia talk:Requested moves or contact me on my talk page. - JPG-GR (talk) 06:16, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Seul Choix Light

Dear BigTurtle: Here's one that needs the benefit of your input, if I can interest you. 7&6=thirteen (talk) 22:20, 13 May 2008 (UTC) Stan

Thanks for the helping hand. 7&6=thirteen (talk) 01:41, 14 May 2008 (UTC) Stan

[edit] Black Hawk War

Thanks. I am glad someone noticed. The research was tedious, to say the least, old histories are an exercise in subjectivity. I feel like we have accomplished a good thing there, of course, there is always more to do, (I think eventually it may make a great featured topic). As a personal benefit, I have now read pretty much everything published on the Black Hawk War in the last 160 years. IvoShandor (talk) 12:00, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Illinois Lakes/Creeks/Rivers

Hey Bigturtle. I have seen a lot of your articles for Illinois bodies of water. I was wondering if you would be able to help me with something. I have slowly been working through the List of protected areas of Illinois, and am updating it with acres, counties, etc. You will see a lot of red links for lakes, creeks, rivers, etc. I was wondering if you could help me with creating articles for these bodies of water? If you are interested, please let me know. If not, no worries at all! Thanks for your time.--Kranar drogin (talk) 04:24, 24 May 2008 (UTC)

That is perfectly fine by me. I think though, that if the section on the lake/creek/river etc gets a good amount of information to be Start or higher, it should have its own article. Otherwise the practice you are doing is perfect. If you don't mind, I will just keep working on the sections for that List, and then you can simply follow me up with either redirects, or creation of an article.--Kranar drogin (talk) 05:05, 25 May 2008 (UTC)
I ran into a bit of a snag with the Illinois dnr site. It seems it stopped working sometime yesterday, so I won't be able to post bodies of water really for the last 20 on the list. As soon as its up and running again, I will start putting them on the list. I saw you created a bunch of articles and redirects. I thank you very much in this, and hopefully we will get this to FL eventually.--Kranar drogin (talk) 01:25, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Warning

This is the last warning you will receive for your disruptive edits.
The next time you delete or blank page content or templates from Wikipedia, as you did to Trinity United Church of Christ, you will be blocked from editing. Die4Dixie (talk) 14:53, 2 June 2008 (UTC)

  • OOPs, sorry, wrong severity, but we have worked hard on that article,Please visit the talk page of the article and discuss your reasoning for wanting to remove sourced material from it before doing so. The edit summary was less than clear. Happy editingDie4Dixie (talk) 14:56, 2 June 2008 (UTC)