User talk:V. McKinley

Pawpaw
Hello, V. McKinley. Concerning your recent edits to Pawpaw, I have for the moment reverted them, because the reference you cited for the use of pawpaw leaves as toilet paper did not show what you said it showed (at least I could not find it anywhere on the page). The edits can be reintroduced, but please show me where on the page (http://www.discoveret.org/jwf/history.htm) there is any mention of pawpaws at all. If I am in error, I apologise. Thanks, Hamamelis (talk) 17:47, 22 May 2011 (UTC)


 * Hamamelis: I tried to indincate in the citation that the information was provided by a tour guide at the site (in person). I referenced the website (which does not refer to this, you are correct) for the location.
 * V. McKinley


 * Hi again, If this is true (the leaves as TP), than it is of interest and should be included in the article. If you can find a reference (maybe ask the guide where to find one), it would be great. Sorry for the revert, but I had to. Its policy to provide reliable references (something from a university, or a study, a book by a reputable historian, that sort of thing). Thanks, Hamamelis (talk) 13:53, 22 June 2011 (UTC)
 * BTW: Just type four tildes after any correspondence on WP, it will add your name (V. McKinley), and the date and time stamp. H.


 * Hamamelis: I will try to find an authentic source for this information. I tend to believe what the guide said because I also recall that the outhouse on my greatgrandparents' farm in southeastern Ohio had a paw paw tree next to it (we ate the paw paws as kids visiting the farm). This, alas, is only anectdotal. V. McKinley 14:46, 25 June 2011 (UTC)


 * Hi V. McKinley, I tried initially (when you originally made the edits to pawpaw) to find something verifying the fact through web sources, but was completely unsuccessful to find even an inference. Something like this would probably be found in a good library; or if there is a local historical society nearbye, they might know; or if they don't, they may be able to connect you with a folk historian who does know. I would think they would be grateful for someone interested in history, and would bet they would take the time to help you. If I happen to come across anything, I'll be sure to let you know.
 * BTW2: In case you were not aware; if you are confused as to why your signature showed up as an IP address (and not as V. McKinley), it must be that you aren't currently logged in, in which case when you type the four tildes for your signature, it just turns up your IP address. If you sign in, you can erase it and re-sign your signature using the four tildes (thus hiding your IP address). Thanks, Hamamelis (talk) 15:22, 25 June 2011 (UTC)

Welcome

 * Just thought I would add this welcome box to the top of your page. It has all the links you'll need to edit without being reverted (believe me, we all get reverted sometimes). Most of it is common sense and just simple good ethics in editing. Happy editing! Hamamelis (talk) 14:16, 22 June 2011 (UTC)