Just like the real Olympic Games, my own GeneaBlogger Games have had what can only be described as not the best of luck. I really was unable to make the effort I would have liked, timewise. But I have immensely enjoyed reading others' successes and if nothing more, being a part of a fun geneablogger activity.
My final stats are as follows:
Category 1: 0
Category 2: 0
Category 5: Silver
Thank you to Thomas MacEntee for organizing the games, and to all the other "athletes" who worked so hard and competed in the events. I'm looking forward to the next GeneaBlogger Games...see you in Summer 2012!
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Friday, February 26, 2010
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Winter 2010 GeneaBlogger Games Stats: Days 4 - 9
My participation in the Winter Games has pretty much come to a screeching halt.I started working on adding some citations earlier this week and only input four. So my medal count remains the same as it did when I blogged my stats last Monday:
Category 1: 0
Category 2: 0
Category 5: silver
I am going to try a little harder to focus on my goals this coming week. And although I haven't been doing much myself, I am excited to see how many people are participating and working steadily throughout these games!
Category 1: 0
Category 2: 0
Category 5: silver
I am going to try a little harder to focus on my goals this coming week. And although I haven't been doing much myself, I am excited to see how many people are participating and working steadily throughout these games!
Monday, February 15, 2010
Winter 2010 GeneaBlogger Games Stats: Days 1 - 3
I've been remiss on posting my daily stats for the Winter 2010 GeneaBlogger Games. Friday was a rocky start, as I attempted to do some blogging while babysitting my nephews, but could not get a strong or consistent Internet signal to do so.
I more than made up for it yesterday and today, publishing or pre-publishing 15 posts on this blog (not counting this post), including a post for the upcoming Carnival of Genealogy, plus another three posts on my local genealogical society's blog. So far, I've completed Tasks B and C of Category 5. Write, Write, Write! earning a silver medal as of today. I need to complete one more task to earn the gold which is my goal. Categories 1 and 2 are still left for me to participate in.
Tally:
Category 1: 0
Category 2: 0
Category 5: silver
I more than made up for it yesterday and today, publishing or pre-publishing 15 posts on this blog (not counting this post), including a post for the upcoming Carnival of Genealogy, plus another three posts on my local genealogical society's blog. So far, I've completed Tasks B and C of Category 5. Write, Write, Write! earning a silver medal as of today. I need to complete one more task to earn the gold which is my goal. Categories 1 and 2 are still left for me to participate in.
Tally:
Category 1: 0
Category 2: 0
Category 5: silver
Sunday, February 14, 2010
My Events for the Winter 2010 Geneablogger Games
The Winter 2010 GeneaBlogger Games will begin with Opening Ceremonies at Geneabloggers on Monday. I plan to participate and medal in three of the six categories. Each description and the corresponding qualifications are listed below, with my goal in bold red font. I won't be able to participate as fully as I am during Summer Games, due to my work and personal schedule, but nonetheless, I will be participating as much as I am fully able! My flag is symbolic of my Frisian, Dutch, English, Scots, and French roots and the colors not only represent the colors of the flags of my forefathers, but also my proud American heritage as well!
1. Go Back and Cite Your Sources!
We all know how important our research is – but it is only worth the evidence that supports it! Have you ever looked at an entry in your database and wondered, “Where did that come from?” or “How can that be?” All events can and should be backed up by linking them to sources and evidence using a consistent and clear citation format.
Create proper citations of sources for as many events possible using either Evidence Explained: Citing History Sources from Artifacts to Cyberspace
by Elizabeth Shown Mills or How to Cite Sources by John Wiley.
Qualifications for “Go Back and Cite Your Sources!”:
* 10 Citations – Bronze Medal
* 20 Citations – Silver Medal
* 30 Citations – Gold Medal
* 40 Citations – Diamond Medal
* 50 Citations – Platinum Medal
I am going to attempt a silver medal for this category, with at least 20 citations.
2. Back Up Your Data!
Backup data to choice of formats (flash drives, CDs, DVDs, online) or storing hard copies properly (safety deposit box, safe, etc.).
* Task A: Prepare a comprehensive backup plan for your digital research files and a security plan for your hard copies and photos.
* Task B: Secure your hard copies and photos in waterproof containers.
* Task C: Backup all your data using a flash drive, an external drive, CDs, DVDs, or an online resource
* Task D: Have all your hard copies and photos scanned and secure them either in a fire-proof safe or offsite in a safety-deposit box/secure environment
* Task E: All your data is backed up digitally and secured physically and you can recover from any disaster while losing only one month or less worth of research
Qualifications for “Back Up Your Data!”:
* Complete Task A – Bronze Medal
* Complete Task B – Silver Medal
* Complete Task C – Gold Medal
* Complete Task D – Diamond Medal
* Complete Task E – Platinum Medal
My goal is a gold medal, participating in Task C.
5. Write, Write, Write!
Do you find birth dates, death dates and all the data boring if there’s no narrative behind it? Don’t you find the stories about ancestors more attractive than cut and dried census data? It takes time to be able to write about your family history and the more you write and the more often you write, the easier it is to bring your family to life for others to see.
* Task A: Write a summary of what your blog is about and post it on your blog – you may not have done this since you started the blog and it is a great way to have new readers learn more about your site. If your blog uses the Blogger platform, consider using the new Pages feature as described in Blogger Announces New Pages Feature.
* Task B: Participate in a genealogy or family history related blog carnival. See the AnceStories post February 2010 Calendar of Events for a list of these carnivals and their submission URLs and deadlines.
* Task C: Prepare several posts in draft mode and pre-publish them.
* Task D: Write a brief biographical sketch on one of your ancestors.
* Task E: Create a page on your blog listing surnames, ahnentafel reports or using some other topic. This will help new visitors to your blog understand your area of research. Again, consider using the new Pages feature as described in Blogger Announces New Pages Feature.
* Task F: Participate in a 52 Weeks To Better Genealogy Challenge.
Qualifications for “Write, Write, Write!”:
* Complete any one task – Bronze Medal
* Complete any two tasks – Silver Medal
* Complete any three tasks – Gold Medal
* Complete any four tasks – Diamond Medal
* Complete five or more tasks – Platinum Medal
My goal is at least a silver medal, participating in Tasks B, C, and perhaps E and/or F.
1. Go Back and Cite Your Sources!
We all know how important our research is – but it is only worth the evidence that supports it! Have you ever looked at an entry in your database and wondered, “Where did that come from?” or “How can that be?” All events can and should be backed up by linking them to sources and evidence using a consistent and clear citation format.
Create proper citations of sources for as many events possible using either Evidence Explained: Citing History Sources from Artifacts to Cyberspace
by Elizabeth Shown Mills or How to Cite Sources by John Wiley.Qualifications for “Go Back and Cite Your Sources!”:
* 10 Citations – Bronze Medal
* 20 Citations – Silver Medal
* 30 Citations – Gold Medal
* 40 Citations – Diamond Medal
* 50 Citations – Platinum Medal
I am going to attempt a silver medal for this category, with at least 20 citations.
2. Back Up Your Data!
Backup data to choice of formats (flash drives, CDs, DVDs, online) or storing hard copies properly (safety deposit box, safe, etc.).
* Task A: Prepare a comprehensive backup plan for your digital research files and a security plan for your hard copies and photos.
* Task B: Secure your hard copies and photos in waterproof containers.
* Task C: Backup all your data using a flash drive, an external drive, CDs, DVDs, or an online resource
* Task D: Have all your hard copies and photos scanned and secure them either in a fire-proof safe or offsite in a safety-deposit box/secure environment
* Task E: All your data is backed up digitally and secured physically and you can recover from any disaster while losing only one month or less worth of research
Qualifications for “Back Up Your Data!”:
* Complete Task A – Bronze Medal
* Complete Task B – Silver Medal
* Complete Task C – Gold Medal
* Complete Task D – Diamond Medal
* Complete Task E – Platinum Medal
My goal is a gold medal, participating in Task C.
5. Write, Write, Write!
Do you find birth dates, death dates and all the data boring if there’s no narrative behind it? Don’t you find the stories about ancestors more attractive than cut and dried census data? It takes time to be able to write about your family history and the more you write and the more often you write, the easier it is to bring your family to life for others to see.
* Task A: Write a summary of what your blog is about and post it on your blog – you may not have done this since you started the blog and it is a great way to have new readers learn more about your site. If your blog uses the Blogger platform, consider using the new Pages feature as described in Blogger Announces New Pages Feature.
* Task B: Participate in a genealogy or family history related blog carnival. See the AnceStories post February 2010 Calendar of Events for a list of these carnivals and their submission URLs and deadlines.
* Task C: Prepare several posts in draft mode and pre-publish them.
* Task D: Write a brief biographical sketch on one of your ancestors.
* Task E: Create a page on your blog listing surnames, ahnentafel reports or using some other topic. This will help new visitors to your blog understand your area of research. Again, consider using the new Pages feature as described in Blogger Announces New Pages Feature.
* Task F: Participate in a 52 Weeks To Better Genealogy Challenge.
Qualifications for “Write, Write, Write!”:
* Complete any one task – Bronze Medal
* Complete any two tasks – Silver Medal
* Complete any three tasks – Gold Medal
* Complete any four tasks – Diamond Medal
* Complete five or more tasks – Platinum Medal
My goal is at least a silver medal, participating in Tasks B, C, and perhaps E and/or F.
Sunday, February 07, 2010
GeneaBlogger 2010 Winter Games
In the Summer of 2008, AnceStories hosted the opening ceremonies of the GeneaBlogger 2008 Summer Games. Genealogy bloggers were encouraged to enter the games and compete to the high standards of blogging, research, and citation. Readers and other bloggers who were too busy to participate in the events became our cheering spectators, as 35 bloggers representing three nations and a diversity of heritages and cultures competed to earn medals designed by the talented footnoteMaven. The GeneaBlogger Games corresponded with the 2008 Summer Olympics, and in the same vein, the upcoming GeneaBlogger 2010 Winter Games will correspond with the 2010 Winter Olympics held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Be looking for more posts explaining the games, plus the opening ceremonies on February 15th at the GeneaBloggers website!
P.S. Look for/use the GeneaBlogger Games hashtag at Twitter: #GBGames2010. Thanks to Regina of KinfolkNews for the suggestion!
P.S. Look for/use the GeneaBlogger Games hashtag at Twitter: #GBGames2010. Thanks to Regina of KinfolkNews for the suggestion!
Monday, August 25, 2008
The Genea-Bloggers Group Games are Completed
Thomas of Destination: Austin Family today posted the Closing Ceremonies of the Genea-Bloggers Group Games of 2008 (great job, by the way, Thomas!). Included in his statements was the announcement of the 2010 Genea-Blogger Group Games, hopefully to be hosted by our Canadian Genea-Blogging friends, as a tribute to the Olympic Games being held in Vancouver, British Columbia.
I earned the following medals, created by our own lovely footnoteMaven:
A platinum medal for "Citing Sources."
A diamond medal for "Organizing Research."
A gold medal for the "Write, Write, Write!" category.
A second gold medal for "Genealogical Acts of Kindness."
I'm honored to have received all of these medals. I'm especially pleased by the level of participation and the hard work performed by all those who joined. Kudos, too, to the fans who cheered us on despite not being able to join due to other commitments. As I read through the final tallies postings of those who "competed," I see again and again the theme of how the different events caused many of them to stretch beyond their comfort zones in technology and social networking, raise their standards of research and writing, become motivated to be more organized, and raise their awareness of the necessity of backing up their data. I'm especially pleased by how many medals were earned in the "Acts of Kindness" category--pleased, but not surprised. Genealogists, family historians--whatever term you prefer--tend to be the most helpful, kind, and sharing group of people I've ever had the pleasure of meeting!
What a wonderful way to wrap up the summer! As I head into the school year, I look forward to what the genealogical year will bring, both in my local society and in my online networks.
I earned the following medals, created by our own lovely footnoteMaven:
A platinum medal for "Citing Sources."
A diamond medal for "Organizing Research."
A gold medal for the "Write, Write, Write!" category.A second gold medal for "Genealogical Acts of Kindness."In addition, I received--along with Thomas and Kathryn--a lovely surprise from the participants and fans for our work administrating the Games. This, too, was designed by the footnoteMaven:
What a wonderful way to wrap up the summer! As I head into the school year, I look forward to what the genealogical year will bring, both in my local society and in my online networks.
Monday, August 18, 2008
I Goofed! Please Welcome Diane Rogers to the Genea-Bloggers Group Games!
Well, I really did it this time! I actually left a Genea-Blogger out of the Opening Ceremonies [hangs head]. M. Diane Rogers of CanadaGenealogy or "Jane's Your Aunt" wrote her post describing the category she was entering, then left to go to a conference at the Library and Archives of Canada. Meanwhile, we had amended the participation rules which included creating a heritage flag and sending me the information for the Opening Ceremonies. Diane was gone and returned after the Games started. She's been plugging along, regardless, and as a subscriber to her blog feed, I finally clued in last night to a remark she had made in her latest post about not making it into the final group of contestants.
Well, Diane, you're very much a part of our Games, and I feel simply terrible I left you out. You're now marching along quite merrily in our Opening Ceremonies between Bluebonnet Country Genealogy and The Cheek That Doth Not Fade.
To all my readers and co-participants in the Games, please go give Diane a visit!
Well, Diane, you're very much a part of our Games, and I feel simply terrible I left you out. You're now marching along quite merrily in our Opening Ceremonies between Bluebonnet Country Genealogy and The Cheek That Doth Not Fade.
To all my readers and co-participants in the Games, please go give Diane a visit!
Monday, August 11, 2008
Update on Latecomers' List
Yesterday I posted a list of four latecomers to the Genea-Bloggers Group Games. One of them was Linda Robbins, and I gave incorrect blog information. Her blog is HollingsworthRobbinsFamilyTree and her post about what categories she's entering is here.
Please welcome her to the Games, visit her blog, add it to your reader (Google or Bloglines) and to your Blog Networks application at Facebook.
Please welcome her to the Games, visit her blog, add it to your reader (Google or Bloglines) and to your Blog Networks application at Facebook.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Please Welcome These Latecomers to the Genea-Blogger Group Games!
As we mentioned in yesterday's post, we allowed latecomers to register for the Genea-Blogger Group Games as late as 9:00 PM, PDT, this evening. We'd like to extend a warm welcome to the following bloggers, who will be working hard to earn their medals!
The first is Linda Robbins (gee, I like her already! but no, we don't seem to be related) with the HollingsworthRobbinsFamilyTree. Linda's post on the categories she's working on is here.
Next up is Taneya Koonce with Taneya's Genealogy Blog. Taneya's been blogging for a long time and we're happy to see her join the Games. Her Entry Post is here.
The Genetic Genealogist, Blaine Bettinger, has joined us hoping to put a genetic genealogy twist on things. He writes about the categories he's competing in here.
Craig Manson has dug himself out of a (literal!) truckload of documents and photos and has headed out of the starting gate over at GeneaBlogie. Craig's blog has moved recently, so even if you're a long time fan and reader, as I am, make sure your bookmarks and feeds are updated. His post tells how he's entering all the categories!
We're very excited to add these "athletes" to our Games and wish them the best!
If you are a genealogy blogger and would like to join the Games (participation info and rules here), you are also certainly welcome! At this point, we will not be awarding medals to any more latecomers. However, feel free to drop me a line and let me know you're participating, and I will highlight you and your blog here, and you are welcome to use our participants' badge (Games logo) on your blog.
The first is Linda Robbins (gee, I like her already! but no, we don't seem to be related) with the HollingsworthRobbinsFamilyTree. Linda's post on the categories she's working on is here.
Next up is Taneya Koonce with Taneya's Genealogy Blog. Taneya's been blogging for a long time and we're happy to see her join the Games. Her Entry Post is here.
The Genetic Genealogist, Blaine Bettinger, has joined us hoping to put a genetic genealogy twist on things. He writes about the categories he's competing in here.
Craig Manson has dug himself out of a (literal!) truckload of documents and photos and has headed out of the starting gate over at GeneaBlogie. Craig's blog has moved recently, so even if you're a long time fan and reader, as I am, make sure your bookmarks and feeds are updated. His post tells how he's entering all the categories!
We're very excited to add these "athletes" to our Games and wish them the best!
If you are a genealogy blogger and would like to join the Games (participation info and rules here), you are also certainly welcome! At this point, we will not be awarding medals to any more latecomers. However, feel free to drop me a line and let me know you're participating, and I will highlight you and your blog here, and you are welcome to use our participants' badge (Games logo) on your blog.
Saturday, August 09, 2008
It's Not Too Late to Join the Games!
Because of the great publicity the Games has been given through some popular blogs, we've had a few people ask if it's too late to join them. Thomas, Kathryn, and I put our heads together about this and decided no, it's not too late!
We'll give everyone until 9:00 PM PDT tomorrow, August 10th to join the games, which includes 1) joining Facebook; 2) joining the Genea-Blogger Group at Facebook; 3) creating a post on your blog describing the categories you are "competing" in. E-mail me to let me know about your post.
Latecomers won't be added to the Opening Ceremonies post, but we'll highlight you on my blog. If you qualify by completing the appropriate tasks, you'll receive the appropriate medal(s).
We welcome all who wish to be a part of the Genea-Bloggers: you can join our group at any time! Remember, our description is: "For those who blog about genealogy or family history and those who are their devoted readers!"
Also, a gentle reminder that competition starting time is 12 Noon, PDT today, August 9th and ending time is 12 Noon, PDT on Saturday, August 23rd. A few of you got so excited about participating, you "jumped the gun." We'll forgive you!
We'll give everyone until 9:00 PM PDT tomorrow, August 10th to join the games, which includes 1) joining Facebook; 2) joining the Genea-Blogger Group at Facebook; 3) creating a post on your blog describing the categories you are "competing" in. E-mail me to let me know about your post.
Latecomers won't be added to the Opening Ceremonies post, but we'll highlight you on my blog. If you qualify by completing the appropriate tasks, you'll receive the appropriate medal(s).
We welcome all who wish to be a part of the Genea-Bloggers: you can join our group at any time! Remember, our description is: "For those who blog about genealogy or family history and those who are their devoted readers!"
Also, a gentle reminder that competition starting time is 12 Noon, PDT today, August 9th and ending time is 12 Noon, PDT on Saturday, August 23rd. A few of you got so excited about participating, you "jumped the gun." We'll forgive you!
Friday, August 08, 2008
Don't Forget Julie!
Julie Cahill Tarr created her flag, wrote her post at GenBlog, and e-mailed me with all the appropriate links, descriptions, and attachments this morning in time to make it to the Opening Ceremonies.
Trouble was, there was a technical glitch, and her Outlook program didn't ship the message off to me until after the Opening Ceremonies were posted.
But thanks to good old Blogger editing options, Julie is now marching steadily in place between Randy and George in the Parade of Delegates.
Make sure you give her blog a visit!
Trouble was, there was a technical glitch, and her Outlook program didn't ship the message off to me until after the Opening Ceremonies were posted.
But thanks to good old Blogger editing options, Julie is now marching steadily in place between Randy and George in the Parade of Delegates.
Make sure you give her blog a visit!
Opening Ceremonies of the Summer 2008 Genea-Blogging Group Games: The Parade of Delegates
(please turn on your speakers)
Welcome to the Opening Ceremonies of the Summer 2008 Genea-Blogging Group Games
In the Spirit of
Unity
Friendly Competition
Quality Standards
and Achievement
we present to you the participants of
the Summer 2008 Genea-Blogger Group Games.
Delegates are listed in alphabetical order by blog title. Blog titles are linked so that you can easily return to your favorite blogs during the Games to check on the bloggers' progress. A link to each blogger's post describing the categories they are competing in is listed as "Categories Entered."
100 Years in America
A Light that Shines Again
Small-leaved Shamrock
by Lisa
Categories Entered: 1, 2, 3
(posting on all three blogs)
Lisa's flag represents her Irish, Croatian, and Hungarian heritage.
All My Branches Genealogy
by Wendy Littrell
Categories Entered
Her American, British, and German heritage are represented in this flag.
Amy's Genealogy, etc. Blog
by Amy Johnson Crow
Categories Entered
The flag represents being an American of Scottish and Irish heritage. The blue in the lower left is from the Union Jack and represents Scotland.
Ancestor Search Blog
by
Kathi Reid
Categories Entered
Kathi's flag meshes the elements of the flags of the United States, France and Romania to represent how these different ethnic groups have come together in her family. France and Romania were chosen to honor her two grandmothers who were born there.
AnceStories: The Stories of My Ancestors
by Miriam Robbins Midkiff
Categories Entered
The colors and stripes of Miriam's flag symbolize her current residence and ancestral heritage: The United States, the Netherlands, Friesland, England, Scotland, Canada and France.
Bluebonnet Country Genealogy
by Ruth Stephens
Categories Entered
Ruth's flag symbolizes the United States, where she resides; Ireland, her heritage; and Israel, where she hopes to visit. Our Lone Star blogger is also proud of her Texas heritage!
CanadaGenealogy, or "Jane's Your Aunt"
by M. Diane Rogers
Categories Entered
The Canadian maple leaf flag represents Diane's Canadian heritage, the Canadian Red Ensign represents her own English, Irish and Scottish ancestors, while the Swedish flag represents her husband's ancestors.
The Cheek that Doth Not Fade
by Richard Cheek
Categories Entered
Richard's flag combines the US flag and the Malaysian flag which represent the two countries where his children were born.
DearMYRTLE: Your Friend in Genealogy
by Pat Richley
Categories Entered
The banner of Ol' Myrt represents her Irish, American, and German roots.
Destination: Austin Family
by Thomas MacEntee
Categories Entered
Thomas' banner displays his Dutch, American, and British roots.
The Educated Genealogist
by Sheri Fenley
Categories Entered
German, Irish, and American heritage are symbolized in Sheri's flag.
Elyse's Genealogy Blog
by Elyse Doerflinger
Categories Entered
Elyse said: "I chose the flags of America (Born and raised!), Germany, and Wales. Since I am Welsh and German it really fits me rather well - don't ya think?"
The Family Curator
by Denise Levenick
Categories Entered
British and German heritage can be seen, along with proud American roots in Denise's banner.
footnoteMaven
by the footnoteMaven
Categories Entered
Can you see the flag of Scotland in the lower left corner of fM's banner? The Campbells are coming...to the Games!
Genea-Musings
by Randy Seaver
Categories Entered
Randy describes his flag: "England is the 'mother country' for almost all of my colonial ancestors and the mother country of the USA and Canada. I have a few Canadian ancestors, and many colonial American ancestors and USA-born ancestors."
GenBlog
by Julie Cahill Tarr
Categories Entered
Julie says: "My flag represents the American, German, and Irish sides of my heritage."
George Geder Genealogy~Photography~Restoration
by George Geder
Categories Entered
It has been suggested that George's ancestors hail from the Ivory Coast and Ghana. These elements are merged with those of the United States on a richly textured background in this beautiful banner.
Granite in My Blood
by Midge Frazel
Categories Entered
Midge's flag highlights her American and British ancestry, as well as her Stanton and Denison lines.
HomeTown Edition - Kratochvil & Secor
by Brenda K. Wolfgram Moore
Categories Entered
The stripes on Brenda's flag show Freedom of the United States. The Maple Leaf represents Canada and the solid red is for Austria.
I Dream of Genea(logy)
by Amir Dekel (abba-dad)
Categories Entered
Amir's flag symbolizes Israel, where he was born and lived most of his life; Nigeria, where he spent five years of his childhood; and the United States, which he calls home these days.
Island Routes
by Melody Lasalle
Categories Entered
Melody's flag represents that she was born in the United States. Her ancestry hails from several countries but she mostly identifies with her French and Portuguese heritage.
Janet the Researcher
by Janet Iles
Categories Entered
Janet's banner represent her maternal Scottish--and from way back--her maternal Germanic roots. It also shows her paternal English roots and her Canadian nationality. She enlarged the symbols for England and Scotland to represent their greater influence.
Jessica's Genejournal
by Jessica Oswalt
Categories Entered
British and German heritage are displayed, along with her American residence, in Jessica's banner.
kinexxions
by Becky Wiseman
Categories Entered
Becky's rich symbolism of her flag has been described in her post here.
Life at the Home20
by Laura Womack
Categories Entered
Laura used the colors from the flags of the US, UK and Ireland in her own flag. Red means patriotism. Blue means freedom. Green means unity. Gold means wealth. White means hope.
Little Bytes of Life
by Elizabeth O'Neal
Categories Entered
Elizabeth explains her flag: "Mine is a combination of USA, France, and UK (Scotland, Ireland) heritage. The USA portion is the greatest since my (paternal) ancestors have been in the U.S. since before the Mayflower." We think it's fitting for a member of the DAR!
looking4ancestors
by Kathryn Lake Hogan
Categories Entered
This is the flag of Walengada, representing Kathryn's Welsh, English, and Canadian heritage.
The Oracle of OMcHodoy
by Colleen McHugh
Categories Entered
Colleen's heritage from the United States, Ireland, and the Czech Republic are reflected in her banner.
Slekt og slikt!
by Laila Normann Christiansen
Categories Entered
Laila is Norwegian with Swedish ancestry (three of her great-grandparents immigrated from Sweden to Norway late 1800s). The American flag represents how she loves to visit the US and stay in her condo in Florida.
Steve's Genealogy Blog
by Stephen Danko
Categories Entered
Steve's flag shows the flags of Lithuania and Poland, the countries in which his ancestors lived, as a background for the flag of the United States where his family has lived for the past 100 years.
Transylvanian Dutch
by John Newmark
Categories Entered
On John's flag we see his American, Dutch, Jewish, and Transylvanian heritage. Yes, that IS a vampire, representing John's Transylvanian ancestry! It is from a painting by Edward Munsch, most famous for The Scream.
Twig Talk
by Sheri Bush
Categories Entered
British, French and American roots are represented in Sheri's banner. She's also proud of her German ancestry!
Vidar's Slektsblogg
by Vidar Øverlie
Categories Entered
This is Vidar's design of a merged Norwegian and Danish flag representing his own heritage.
West in New England
by Bill West
Categories Entered
Bill used England and Ireland's flags' colors because they represent both sides of his family: the colonists who came from England in the 17th century on the Mayflower and other ships, who were his father's ancestors, and the Irish immigrants of the 19th century who were his mother's grandparents.
What's Past is Prologue
by Donna Pointkouski
Categories Entered
On Donna's banner, we see her American, Polish, and Bavarian heritage, as well as the symbol of the Vatican, representing her strong Catholic ancestral roots.
Our bloggers represent a diversity of ethnicity, culture, and heritage, and reside in three actual nations:
Canada
Norway
The United States
We thank all those who have promoted these Games. We appreciate the encouragement and support of those who cannot participate due to work and family commitments or time constraints. You are our fans, cheering us from the stands, and we salute you!
Genea-Bloggers, are you prepared? May the light of our ancestors' lives shine before us, guiding us, motivating us, and leading us on to record their history for the generations to come.
Let the Games begin!
Personal flags created at WeAreMulticolored. National flags courtesy of 3DFlags.
"Bugler's Dream/Olympic Fanfare and Theme" composed and conducted by John Williams and performed by the Boston Symphony. Broadcast by Project Playlist.
Welcome to the Opening Ceremonies of the Summer 2008 Genea-Blogging Group Games
In the Spirit of
Unity
Friendly Competition
Quality Standards
and Achievement
we present to you the participants of
the Summer 2008 Genea-Blogger Group Games.
Delegates are listed in alphabetical order by blog title. Blog titles are linked so that you can easily return to your favorite blogs during the Games to check on the bloggers' progress. A link to each blogger's post describing the categories they are competing in is listed as "Categories Entered."
100 Years in America
A Light that Shines Again
Small-leaved Shamrock
by Lisa
Categories Entered: 1, 2, 3
(posting on all three blogs)
Lisa's flag represents her Irish, Croatian, and Hungarian heritage.
All My Branches Genealogy
by Wendy Littrell
Categories Entered
Her American, British, and German heritage are represented in this flag.
Amy's Genealogy, etc. Blog
by Amy Johnson Crow
Categories Entered
The flag represents being an American of Scottish and Irish heritage. The blue in the lower left is from the Union Jack and represents Scotland.
Ancestor Search Blog
by
Kathi Reid
Categories Entered
Kathi's flag meshes the elements of the flags of the United States, France and Romania to represent how these different ethnic groups have come together in her family. France and Romania were chosen to honor her two grandmothers who were born there.
AnceStories: The Stories of My Ancestors
by Miriam Robbins Midkiff
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The colors and stripes of Miriam's flag symbolize her current residence and ancestral heritage: The United States, the Netherlands, Friesland, England, Scotland, Canada and France.
Bluebonnet Country Genealogy
by Ruth Stephens
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Ruth's flag symbolizes the United States, where she resides; Ireland, her heritage; and Israel, where she hopes to visit. Our Lone Star blogger is also proud of her Texas heritage!
CanadaGenealogy, or "Jane's Your Aunt"
by M. Diane Rogers
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The Canadian maple leaf flag represents Diane's Canadian heritage, the Canadian Red Ensign represents her own English, Irish and Scottish ancestors, while the Swedish flag represents her husband's ancestors.
The Cheek that Doth Not Fade
by Richard Cheek
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Richard's flag combines the US flag and the Malaysian flag which represent the two countries where his children were born.
DearMYRTLE: Your Friend in Genealogy
by Pat Richley
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The banner of Ol' Myrt represents her Irish, American, and German roots.
Destination: Austin Family
by Thomas MacEntee
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Thomas' banner displays his Dutch, American, and British roots.
The Educated Genealogist
by Sheri Fenley
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German, Irish, and American heritage are symbolized in Sheri's flag.
Elyse's Genealogy Blog
by Elyse Doerflinger
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Elyse said: "I chose the flags of America (Born and raised!), Germany, and Wales. Since I am Welsh and German it really fits me rather well - don't ya think?"
The Family Curator
by Denise Levenick
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British and German heritage can be seen, along with proud American roots in Denise's banner.
footnoteMaven
by the footnoteMaven
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Can you see the flag of Scotland in the lower left corner of fM's banner? The Campbells are coming...to the Games!
Genea-Musings
by Randy Seaver
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Randy describes his flag: "England is the 'mother country' for almost all of my colonial ancestors and the mother country of the USA and Canada. I have a few Canadian ancestors, and many colonial American ancestors and USA-born ancestors."
GenBlog
by Julie Cahill Tarr
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Julie says: "My flag represents the American, German, and Irish sides of my heritage."
George Geder Genealogy~Photography~Restoration
by George Geder
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It has been suggested that George's ancestors hail from the Ivory Coast and Ghana. These elements are merged with those of the United States on a richly textured background in this beautiful banner.
Granite in My Blood
by Midge Frazel
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Midge's flag highlights her American and British ancestry, as well as her Stanton and Denison lines.
HomeTown Edition - Kratochvil & Secor
by Brenda K. Wolfgram Moore
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The stripes on Brenda's flag show Freedom of the United States. The Maple Leaf represents Canada and the solid red is for Austria.
I Dream of Genea(logy)
by Amir Dekel (abba-dad)
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Amir's flag symbolizes Israel, where he was born and lived most of his life; Nigeria, where he spent five years of his childhood; and the United States, which he calls home these days.
Island Routes
by Melody Lasalle
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Melody's flag represents that she was born in the United States. Her ancestry hails from several countries but she mostly identifies with her French and Portuguese heritage.
Janet the Researcher
by Janet Iles
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Janet's banner represent her maternal Scottish--and from way back--her maternal Germanic roots. It also shows her paternal English roots and her Canadian nationality. She enlarged the symbols for England and Scotland to represent their greater influence.
Jessica's Genejournal
by Jessica Oswalt
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British and German heritage are displayed, along with her American residence, in Jessica's banner.
kinexxions
by Becky Wiseman
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Becky's rich symbolism of her flag has been described in her post here.
Life at the Home20
by Laura Womack
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Laura used the colors from the flags of the US, UK and Ireland in her own flag. Red means patriotism. Blue means freedom. Green means unity. Gold means wealth. White means hope.
Little Bytes of Life
by Elizabeth O'Neal
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Elizabeth explains her flag: "Mine is a combination of USA, France, and UK (Scotland, Ireland) heritage. The USA portion is the greatest since my (paternal) ancestors have been in the U.S. since before the Mayflower." We think it's fitting for a member of the DAR!
looking4ancestors
by Kathryn Lake Hogan
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This is the flag of Walengada, representing Kathryn's Welsh, English, and Canadian heritage.
The Oracle of OMcHodoy
by Colleen McHugh
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Colleen's heritage from the United States, Ireland, and the Czech Republic are reflected in her banner.
Slekt og slikt!
by Laila Normann Christiansen
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Laila is Norwegian with Swedish ancestry (three of her great-grandparents immigrated from Sweden to Norway late 1800s). The American flag represents how she loves to visit the US and stay in her condo in Florida.
Steve's Genealogy Blog
by Stephen Danko
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Steve's flag shows the flags of Lithuania and Poland, the countries in which his ancestors lived, as a background for the flag of the United States where his family has lived for the past 100 years.
Transylvanian Dutch
by John Newmark
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On John's flag we see his American, Dutch, Jewish, and Transylvanian heritage. Yes, that IS a vampire, representing John's Transylvanian ancestry! It is from a painting by Edward Munsch, most famous for The Scream.
Twig Talk
by Sheri Bush
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British, French and American roots are represented in Sheri's banner. She's also proud of her German ancestry!
Vidar's Slektsblogg
by Vidar Øverlie
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This is Vidar's design of a merged Norwegian and Danish flag representing his own heritage.
West in New England
by Bill West
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Bill used England and Ireland's flags' colors because they represent both sides of his family: the colonists who came from England in the 17th century on the Mayflower and other ships, who were his father's ancestors, and the Irish immigrants of the 19th century who were his mother's grandparents.
What's Past is Prologue
by Donna Pointkouski
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On Donna's banner, we see her American, Polish, and Bavarian heritage, as well as the symbol of the Vatican, representing her strong Catholic ancestral roots.
Our bloggers represent a diversity of ethnicity, culture, and heritage, and reside in three actual nations:
Canada
Norway
The United States
We thank all those who have promoted these Games. We appreciate the encouragement and support of those who cannot participate due to work and family commitments or time constraints. You are our fans, cheering us from the stands, and we salute you!
Genea-Bloggers, are you prepared? May the light of our ancestors' lives shine before us, guiding us, motivating us, and leading us on to record their history for the generations to come.
Let the Games begin!
Personal flags created at WeAreMulticolored. National flags courtesy of 3DFlags.
"Bugler's Dream/Olympic Fanfare and Theme" composed and conducted by John Williams and performed by the Boston Symphony. Broadcast by Project Playlist.
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