User talk:Frank Schulenburg

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A pie for you!

 * Cirt, I'm very thankful for your comment and your support. --Frank Schulenburg (talk) 03:34, 26 September 2015 (UTC)
 * You're most welcome! &mdash; Cirt (talk) 03:35, 26 September 2015 (UTC)

A brownie for you!

 * Thanks a lot, Corinne. Yes, I've been very enthusiastic about Wikipedia since the very first moment I started participating. Both the fellow Wikipedians and the mission in general have enriched my life tremendously. I'm glad this came across. --Frank Schulenburg (talk) 03:58, 29 September 2015 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

 * Talk page stalker post. IIRC, you wrote the beautiful featured article on Bonshō. With that sense of aesthetics, I hope that you also get some enjoyment from the Gallery that will be published this week. --Pine✉  17:53, 7 October 2015 (UTC)

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Bay Area WikiSalon series kickoff, April 27
Please join us in San Francisco!



The last Wednesday evening of every month, wiki enthusiasts in the San Francisco Bay Area will gather to collaborate, mingle, and learn about new projects and ideas. We have two brief presentations lined up for our kickoff event in downtown San Francisco:


 * The Nueva Upper School recently hosted the first ever high school Wikipedia edit-a-thon. We will hear what interests them about Wikipedia, what they have learned so far, and what they hope to achieve.
 * Photojournalist Kris Schreier Lyseggen, author of The Women of San Quentin: The Soul Murder of Transgender Women in Male Prisons, will tell us about her work and how she researched the topic.

We allow time for informal conversation and working on articles. Newcomers and experienced wiki users are encouraged to attend. We will have beverages and light snacks.

Please note: You must register here, and bring a photo ID that matches your registration name. The building policy is strict on this point.

For further details, see here: Bay Area WikiSalon, April 2016

We hope to see you -- and until then, happy editing! - Pete, Ben & Wayne

Invitation to the Bay Area WikiSalon series on May 25
Please join us in downtown San Francisco!



The last Wednesday evening of every month, wiki enthusiasts gather at Bay Area WikiSalon to collaborate, mingle, and learn about new projects and ideas.

We allow time for informal conversation and working on articles. Newcomers and experienced wiki users are encouraged to attend. We will have beverages and light snacks.

Please note: You must register here, and bring a photo ID that matches your registration name. The building policy is strict on this point.

For further details, see: Wikipedia:Bay Area WikiSalon, May 2016

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Invitation to the Bay Area WikiSalon series, Wednesday, June 29
Please join us in downtown San Francisco!



The last Wednesday evening of every month, wiki enthusiasts gather at Bay Area WikiSalon to collaborate, mingle, and learn about new projects and ideas.

We make sure to allow time for informal conversation and working on articles. Newcomers and experienced wiki users are encouraged to attend. Free Wi-Fi is available so bring your editing devices. We will have beverages and light snacks. We will also have:


 * A brief report on Pride edit-a-thon recently held at the San Francisco Publice Library, coordinated by Merrilee:
 * What topics might we cover in a follow up?
 * Find out more about resources your public library provides to help with editing (hint, it's more than just books!)
 * Special announcement (secret for now but come and find out more!)
 * Join in on an in person Wikidojo!
 * Are you curious how your peers approach writing a Wikipedia article? This exercise, pioneered by Wikipedians Nikola Kalchev and Vassia Atanassova in 2015 and conducted in many places around the world, will help us all - from first-time wiki users to veteran Wikipedians - share ideas, while building an article together. If you have ideas (relating to Bay Area history, ideally) about a new article we could build (stubs and short existing articles are fine), please submit them ahead of time to coordinator Pete Forsyth. (User talk page or email is fine.)
 * Announcements and impromptu topics are welcome, too!

Please note: You must register here, and bring a photo ID that matches your registration name. The building policy is strict.

For further details, see: Wikipedia:Bay Area WikiSalon, June 2016

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Removal of video: Inquiry
Hey Frank, I'd like to inquire about your removal of a video of a page that I had made. The edit history is here. Let me know what you think! Ongmianli (talk) 17:26, 20 June 2016 (UTC)
 * Hi Ongmianli, thanks for contacting me. I was doing cleanup work as the video file will most likely be deleted on Commons. Best, --Frank Schulenburg (talk) 17:08, 21 June 2016 (UTC)

REMINDER/invitation to the Bay Area WikiSalon series, Wednesday, June 29 at 6 p.m.
Please join us in downtown San Francisco tonight!



If you cannot join in person or want to view portions later:
 * To join via Hangout on Air
 * Via YouTube Stream

We will have:


 * Light snacks, and time to mingle
 * A brief report on the Pride edit-a-thon recently held at the San Francisco Public Library, that was coordinated by Wiki editor Merrilee
 * A special announcement (secret for now but come and find out more!)
 * Join in on a brief in person Wikidojo!
 * Announcements and impromptu topics are welcome, too!

Please register at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1cjLRrSTlEkGOPTQ-h6A0WvSFI4ZmIUl6jEHp_RYas-E/viewform and bring a photo ID that matches your registration name. The building policy is strict.

For further details, see: Bay Area WikiSalon, June 2016

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Late breaking invitation to the Bay Area WikiSalon series, July 27 (Wednesday) - change of venue - tonight
Please join us in the Mission at Noisebridge (one time change of venue)!



We hope you can join us today, Wednesday, from 6 p.m. on, at our July Bay Area WikiSalon. This month only, we are going to be at Noisebridge, a hackerspace/makerspace 1.5 blocks from the 16th & Mission BART station (see the link for directions). Some of us will be working on the Wikipedia article on basic income. [//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Bay_Area_WikiSalon_July_2016 All info here]. Some good news - we do not have to be as strict about advance RSVP at Noisebridge, so bring spontaneous guests! ([//docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHtIIcEtUPqLtbG6BXCAs-A6u6bdK6aW3z_jBNiA5lnTHKog/viewform Registering] ahead of time is still helpful, as always, as it will help us plan ahead.)

Come and hang out, have some light snacks. Wi-Fi is available, so please bring your editing device if you plan to edit.

Also, Pete just published a writeup of the Wikidojo exercise we did last month. Your comments welcome, if he missed anything! http://wikistrategies.net/ghost-town-royals-wikidojo

The last Wednesday evening of every month, wiki enthusiasts gather at Bay Area WikiSalon to collaborate, mingle, and learn about new projects and ideas. Mark you calendars now.

We allow time for informal conversation and working on articles. Newcomers and experienced wiki users are encouraged to attend.

See you soon! ,, and  | (Subscribe/Unsubscribe to this talk page notice here) MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 17:05, 27 July 2016 (UTC)

POTD notification
Hi Frank,

Just to let you know, the Featured Picture File:Long-billed curlew at Drakes Beach, Point Reyes.jpg is scheduled to be Picture of the Day on December 24, 2016. If you get a chance, you can check and improve the caption at Template:POTD/2016-12-24. Thank you for all of your contributions! — Chris Woodrich (talk) 13:22, 9 December 2016 (UTC)

POTD notification
Hi Frank,

Just to let you know, the Featured Picture File:San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge- New and Old bridges.jpg is scheduled to be Picture of the Day on August 24, 2017. If you get a chance, you can check and improve the caption at Template:POTD/2017-08-24. Thank you for all of your contributions! — Chris Woodrich (talk) 05:30, 12 August 2017 (UTC)


 * Thanks so much for the notification, Chris. It's always a great honor for me to have one of my pictures featured prominently. --10:40, 12 August 2017 (UTC)
 * Always a pleasure! — Chris Woodrich (talk) 13:10, 12 August 2017 (UTC)

Featured picture candidates/Tule elk

 * Thanks, Armbrust, for letting me know. Much appreciated. --Frank Schulenburg (talk) 00:36, 3 March 2019 (UTC)

Featured picture candidates/Fort Ross

 * Armbrust, thanks a lot for notifying me! Best, --Frank Schulenburg (talk) 15:50, 14 March 2019 (UTC)

Featured picture candidates/Fuyu persimmon

 * Armbrust, thanks! --Frank Schulenburg (talk) 21:49, 17 March 2019 (UTC)

Belated holiday greetings


Merry Christmas and happy new year.

↠Pine  ( ✉ )  16:20, 27 December 2019 (UTC)
 * Thanks so much! All the best to you, your family, and your friends as well! --Frank Schulenburg (talk) 16:35, 27 December 2019 (UTC)

Featured picture candidates/Double-crested cormorant

 * Thanks a lot for the notification, Armbrust! --Frank Schulenburg (talk) 07:48, 9 May 2020 (UTC)

Egyptian Arabic Wikipedia milestone
Hello Frank, I remember that you were involved in the early days of the Wikipedia Education Program, and I think that at one time you were supporting an initiative in Egypt. I thought that you would like to know that Egyptian Arabic Wikipedia reached the 500,000 article milestone. ↠Pine  (✉)  16:06, 15 May 2020 (UTC)
 * Hey Pine, thanks for notifying me. Yes, that's an amazing accomplishment of the community on the Arabic Wikipedia and they can be very proud of their work. I'm still in touch with some of the friends in Egypt and I will never forget their hospitality on my many trips to the Middle East and North Africa. All the best, --Frank Schulenburg (talk) 16:46, 15 May 2020 (UTC)

Mail about photos
Smallbones( smalltalk ) 21:56, 29 May 2020 (UTC)
 * Thanks, I replied. --Frank Schulenburg (talk) 23:06, 29 May 2020 (UTC)

File:Juvenile pelecanus occidentalis in flight.jpg scheduled for POTD
Hi Frank Schulenburg,

This is to let you know that the featured picture File:Juvenile pelecanus occidentalis in flight.jpg, which you uploaded or nominated, has been selected as the English Wikipedia's picture of the day (POTD) for June 11, 2020. A preview of the POTD is displayed below and can be edited at Template:POTD/2020-06-11. If you have any concerns, please place a message at Wikipedia talk:Picture of the day. Thank you! Cwmhiraeth (talk) 10:14, 31 May 2020 (UTC)
 * Thanks a lot, Cwmhiraeth. I'm honored to have my image being featured on the main page. I consider this particular photo one of my finest wildlife pictures. --Frank Schulenburg (talk) 13:13, 31 May 2020 (UTC)

Merry Christmas

 * Thanks so much! Hope you're doing well! Hugs, --Frank Schulenburg (talk) 04:35, 11 December 2020 (UTC)

File:Cervus canadensis nannodes at Tomales Point.jpg scheduled for POTD
Hi Frank Schulenburg,

This is to let you know that the featured picture File:Cervus canadensis nannodes at Tomales Point.jpg, which you uploaded or nominated, has been selected as the English Wikipedia's picture of the day (POTD) for February 21, 2021. A preview of the POTD is displayed below and can be edited at Template:POTD/2021-02-21. If you have any concerns, please place a message at Wikipedia talk:Picture of the day. Thank you! Cwmhiraeth (talk) 11:55, 27 January 2021 (UTC)

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Featured picture scheduled for POTD
Hi Frank Schulenburg,

This is to let you know that File:Japanmakaken_im_Jigokudani_Monkey_Park_bei_der_Fellpflege.webm, a featured picture you uploaded or nominated, has been selected as the English Wikipedia's picture of the day (POTD) for March 9, 2022. A preview of the POTD is displayed below and can be edited at Template:POTD/2022-03-09. If you have any concerns, please place a message at Wikipedia talk:Picture of the day. Thank you! Cwmhiraeth (talk) 11:39, 25 February 2022 (UTC)

Featured picture scheduled for POTD
Hi Frank Schulenburg,

This is to let you know that File:Double-crested cormorant at Sutro Baths-6460.jpg, a featured picture you uploaded, has been selected as the English Wikipedia's picture of the day (POTD) for September 27, 2022. A preview of the POTD is displayed below and can be edited at Template:POTD/2022-09-27. If you have any concerns, please place a message at Wikipedia talk:Picture of the day. Thank you! Adam Cuerden (talk)Has about 7.9% of all FPs 18:07, 31 May 2022 (UTC)

Featured picture scheduled for POTD
Hi Frank Schulenburg,

This is to let you know that File:Mudpot at Lassen Volcanic National Park in August 2019.webm, a featured picture you uploaded, has been selected as the English Wikipedia's picture of the day (POTD) for October 14, 2022. A preview of the POTD is displayed below and can be edited at Template:POTD/2022-10-14. If you have any concerns, please place a message at Wikipedia talk:Picture of the day. Thank you! Adam Cuerden (talk)Has about 7.9% of all FPs 12:16, 1 June 2022 (UTC)

Featured picture scheduled for POTD
Hi Frank Schulenburg,

This is to let you know that File:Male wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) strutting.jpg, a featured picture you uploaded or nominated, has been selected as the English Wikipedia's picture of the day (POTD) for November 24, 2022. A preview of the POTD is displayed below and can be edited at Template:POTD/2022-11-24. If you have any concerns, please place a message at Wikipedia talk:Picture of the day. Thank you! Adam Cuerden (talk)Has about 7.9% of all FPs 21:58, 4 June 2022 (UTC)

I figure I have plenty of time to fix this if it somehow doesn't pass.... Adam Cuerden (talk)Has about 7.9% of all FPs 21:58, 4 June 2022 (UTC)

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A goat for you!
Good photographer !

Dash Diamond (talk) 15:10, 10 December 2022 (UTC) 


 * Thanks so much! All the best, --Frank Schulenburg (talk) 16:11, 10 December 2022 (UTC)

Happy holidays!
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year, Frank!

The other day, I was having a conversation with someone about holiday cards and social media. It occurred to me that, in the years since I left Facebook, the site I use most to communicate with people I like isn't actually a social media site at all. If you're receiving this, it's pretty likely I've talked with you more recently than I have my distant relatives and college friends on FB, at very least, and we may have even collaborated on something useful. So here's a holiday "card", Wikipedia friend. :) Hope the next couple weeks bring some fun and/or rest. &mdash; Rhododendrites  talk \\ 18:21, 22 December 2022 (UTC)
 * Thanks a lot, Rhododendrites! I hope you're also going to have a wonderful time over the next couple of weeks. If the weather permits, I'll go on some short photography trips. Currently, I'm still working on getting ready for my first exhibition in April. That being said, I think it's fair to say that you had an amazing run with your featured pictures on Commons. I wish next year will be as successful for you as this one! All the best, --Frank Schulenburg (talk) 20:50, 22 December 2022 (UTC)
 * Congrats on the exhibit! That's really exciting. Let me know when there are more details available and I'll drop a note at the Signpost newsroom (if you don't beat me to it). Definitely something worth sharing. I remember got a book of his video game-related Commons photography published, but yeah this is the first show/exhibit I've heard of! Good stuff. &mdash;  Rhododendrites  talk \\ 15:43, 23 December 2022 (UTC)
 * Thanks, I'll keep you in the loop. I expect the museum to have an announcement on its website early next year and I also think we're going to get some news coverage. If everything goes well, Victor and some people from the Bay Area will be here for the opening. I'm currently spending my free time on getting the prints ready for framing. Best, --Frank Schulenburg (talk) 18:05, 23 December 2022 (UTC)

Featured picture scheduled for POTD
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Luxembourgers in Amerika
Howdy Frank, in case you are interested, I found an article about Luxembourgers in America in German, and am interested in improving both the articles about Americans and Chicagoans, if you can help me to glean any facts from this cc-licensed magazine from 1935:

https://luxemburgensia.bnl.lu/cgi/luxonline1_2.pl?action=fv&sid=azillust&year=1935&issue=25&page=15&zoom=3

Victor Grigas (talk) 18:18, 10 March 2023 (UTC)

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Press line moved to draftspace
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 * Thanks so much, A412. Please feel free to delete the article. Best, --Frank Schulenburg (talk) 19:22, 19 January 2024 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

 * Thanks so much, User:Fuzheado! It was great reconnecting today! --Frank Schulenburg (talk) 21:34, 12 February 2024 (UTC)

Featured picture scheduled for POTD
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Featured picture scheduled for POTD
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