Which category for this?

[+Alfouine]

7 hours ago, Torgut said:

 

No, they don't accept national coats of arms. So it won't fit there.

 

Of course we accept national coat of arms

[+elyob]

"We are not interesting in all "coat of arms" - for example state/country coat of arms you can find on countless governmental and official building - so this kind of symbol is excluded from this category."

[+Torgut]

On 3/25/2024 at 7:04 PM, Alfouine said:

 

Of course we accept national coat of arms

 

In that case the rules of this category really need some improvement to avoid doubts:

"We are not interesting in all "coat of arms" - for example state/country coat of arms you can find on countless governmental and official building - so this kind of symbol is excluded from this category."

[+Alfouine]

7 hours ago, Torgut said:

 

In that case the rules of this category really need some improvement to avoid doubts:

"We are not interesting in all "coat of arms" - for example state/country coat of arms you can find on countless governmental and official building - so this kind of symbol is excluded from this category."

I  am not able to take the leadership of this category so i can not edit the description, but i will validate this waymark if you publish it

[+Torgut]

After reading the sentence multiple times I think what the original writer intend to say is that those coats of arms found in public buildings, mass produced and placed as a flag of the State, are not accepted, not because they are national coat of arms but because there are too many of them and they are banal. 

[+ScroogieII]

On 3/27/2024 at 11:30 PM, Alfouine said:

I  am not able to take the leadership of this category so i can not edit the description, but i will validate this waymark if you publish it

 

Yet another example of a category, though manned by able officers, that is beginning to show many signs of mold. Though Thierry wants to accept (and does) submissions specifically proscribed, he can't amend the category to make it more relevant.

 

Moreover, the Coats of Arms home page is quite busted, requiring a substantial overhaul, with no licensed mechanics, though available, approved to handle the task. Whacha think, Wayfroggie?

The Scrooge

Edited April 8, 2024 by ScroogieII

[Lightnin Bug]

The area we live in was settled in the 1700s.  There are still many original "Log Cabin" structures still standing and on historical exploration trails. For example, this is the Lehigh County Log Cabin Trail: 

 

https://www.discoverlehighvalley.com/things-to-do/tours/log-cabin-trail/

 

I would like to waymark some of these, but would like to place them in an appropriate category.  Some categories that come to mind are:

 

Pre-Victorian Historic Homes
 

Many are still occupied, so they would not fit in the unoccupied buildings category:

 

Unoccupied Buildings, Shacks, and Cabins
 

I hope you can impart some wisdom and advice so that I can contribute in a positive fashion.

 

Lightnin Bug

 

[+Torgut]

Where to include this one?

[+Alfouine]

This one Disaster Memorials

[+Torgut]

Thanks! I considered Human Rights Memorials under race subcategory. Now, Disaster Memorials looks suitable by the definitions presented but somehow I feel it's wrong. I mean, so many things would fit there... any war is a disaster, for example. Bad farming policies are a disaster. Any issue which has a memorial will be a Disaster Memorial.  The Infamous Crime Scenes semas to be cut more for single moment events, but after scrolling for a while I found a WM about an execution place of the Spanish Civil War which may be considered similar to "my" spot. I will start there.

P.S. - Errrrt Toshea, no, won't do:   "Acceptable waymarks in this category will identify the location of an event which:
1) resulted in an actual criminal investigation by authorities"

 

 

Edited July 12, 2024 by Torgut

[+fi67]

While all of the mentioned categories might be acceptable, some are not that appropriate. You're right, it feels wrong. Human Rights Memorials feels the least wrong IMHO, but it's more important to get that place approved, so in what category is not that important in the end.

[+Torgut]

No picture needed for this one:   where to fit a nature reserve where a huge sea lions community lives, with reserved access to visitors (an entry fee in the area is requested) ?   

[+Alfouine]

29 minutes ago, Torgut said:

No picture needed for this one:   where to fit a nature reserve where a huge sea lions community lives, with reserved access to visitors (an entry fee in the area is requested) ?   

 

National Wildlife Refuges

[+Alfouine]

https://www.Waymarking.com/cat/details.aspx?f=1&guid=d816e7fa-f742-44ea-a363-ac9643539934

[+Torgut]

3 minutes ago, Alfouine said:

 

National Wildlife Refuges

 

 

That category doesn't seem to exist. 

[+Alfouine]

1 minute ago, Torgut said:

 

 

That category doesn't seem to exist. 

 

https://www.Waymarking.com/cat/details.aspx?f=1&guid=d816e7fa-f742-44ea-a363-ac9643539934

[+Torgut]

Oh! For some reason it was in my ignore list, the literal ignore list, where many many years ago I placed categories I know I will never be able to participate (like estadual historical markers of the USA). It must had been some kind of mistake. Thanks!

 

Edited July 28, 2024 by Torgut

[+Alfouine]

20 minutes ago, Torgut said:

Oh! For some reason it was in my ignore list, the literal ignore list, where many many years ago I placed categories I know I will never be able to participate (like estadual historical markers of the USA). It must had been some kind of mistake. Thanks!

 

 

Read category description carefully before posting, may be it's the reason of the ignore list 

[+Torgut]

32 minutes ago, Alfouine said:

 

Read category description carefully before posting, may be it's the reason of the ignore list 

 

It's not an easy description to read, very confusing. Perhaps there was a good reason to ignore it then.

[+Max and 99]

Any ideas? The only thing that comes to mind is Signs of History?

 

And...

Edited August 17, 2024 by Max and 99

[+Alfouine]

Wash house

[+FamilieFrohne]

I would try "Lavoir (wash houses)"

[+Max and 99]

18 minutes ago, Alfouine said:

Wash house

 

14 minutes ago, FamilieFrohne said:

I would try "Lavoir (wash houses)"

Not even on my radar. Thanks!

I'll check out the category and see if I can figure it out.

[+Max and 99]

In the few hours it took me to put this together, it was taken and just published. Not cool.

Edited August 18, 2024 by Max and 99

[+Torgut]

On 8/17/2024 at 9:05 PM, Alfouine said:

Wash house

 

 

On 8/17/2024 at 9:09 PM, FamilieFrohne said:

I would try "Lavoir (wash houses)"

 

I had a washhouse declined because it was not covered, not really a house. Just like in that picture he submitted. 

 

 

[+Alfouine]

There is a lot of wash houses not covered, wash house is not a right translation for lavoir, lavoir means location where you can wash

[+PISA-caching]

During my vacations in Lithuania I took photos of this memorial:

The text on it translates to: WE DIED FOR OUR COUNTRY.
NOTHING IS MORE LOVING THAN SOMEONE WHO LAYS DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS

 

There's no indication to a specific war, so I would create a WM in "Non-Specific Veteran Memorials", right?

The opposite side says:

1930 was the 500th anniversary of the death day of Vytautas the Great and several sources say that the memorial was erected to commemorate this anniversary.

 

So, would that memorial qualify for the "Commercial Commemorations" category too? Or are there better cateogories for it?

 

Any advice will be appreciated.

 

Edited August 23, 2024 by PISA-caching

[+Torgut]

Hum. I guess it's a clear Non-Specific Veteran Memorials 

 

These monuments and memorials will have either no specific war listed (such as a monument saying "For Those Who Serve" or "For Our Soldiers") or be multi-war in scope.

 

 

[+Country_Wife]

I recently had a waymark approved for that category that listed dozens of military personnel who were killed, not in wars, but in United Nations peacekeeping operations.  https://Waymarking.com/waymarks/wm1AAHA_Canadian_Peacekeepers_Roll_of_Honour_Calgary_AB_Canada

[+Torgut]

Where to fit giant flag poles (with giant flags) ?

[+ScroogieII]

Well, Torgut, ya got Flags of the World, Flags of Organizations and Municipal Flags. None are necessarily GIANT, but the appropriate flag my find a home somewhere in one of those.

 

Can't think of anything else, Sorry. - Keith

[+Country_Wife]

The Wagon Wheels category doesn't allow wagon wheels that are connected by an axle, and this is definitely not a wagon, so where might this go? I think it might be a pair of wheels for logging, and so it may belong in Agricultural Equipment, but the few I see on the internet are a lot taller (2-3m in diameter, while this pair is 1m in diameter). 

Edited October 18, 2024 by Country_Wife
typo

[+Max and 99]

Is there a category to put a bike park? Like a skateboard park, but for mountain bikes and regular bikes. This one is also called a pump track. 

RIVERSPORT Pump Track, Mountain Bike Skills Trail
 

https://g.co/kgs/RF4c1ZG

[+Country_Wife]

18 hours ago, Max and 99 said:

Is there a category to put a bike park? Like a skateboard park, but for mountain bikes and regular bikes. This one is also called a pump track. 

RIVERSPORT Pump Track, Mountain Bike Skills Trail
 

https://g.co/kgs/RF4c1ZG

 

Maybe Mountain Bike Trailheads? But probably not.

 

This has the potential to be a new category. My city has started sprouting bike skills parks and pump tracks, so it sounds like a growing phenomenon. On the other hand, if it fits an existing category, I'd like to know too!

 

https://www.calgary.ca/bike-walk-roll/south-glenmore-park-bike-skills-park.html

 

This article lists eight for my city, and three more for nearby towns.

https://www.ridleys.com/articles/local-pump-tracks-in-calgary-pg1759.htm?srsltid=AfmBOooF49M1T4kzCpPSYJ-gDUd1tiGeReZor76NOAiUpREAHSrF4EBr

[+Bear and Ragged]

On 10/18/2024 at 7:58 PM, Country_Wife said:

I think it might be a pair of wheels for logging, and so it may belong in Agricultural Equipment, but the few I see on the internet are a lot taller (2-3m in diameter, while this pair is 1m in diameter). 

 

I'd suggest the wheel size may be a 'local' thing, based on terrain and the size of the logs being moved, and the distance they are being moved...

[+Country_Wife]

.I think you've nailed it. The giant wheels seem to be over-represented because they are unusual and therefore more interesting; modern horse loggers use equipment with standard-sized rubber tires

[+Max and 99]

Declined in statues of religious figures. Can't be submitted to figurative because it's of a certain person. I doubt it would fit in sit by me statues, as some claim it is anti-homeless architecture, so the bench isn't meant to be sat on.  Can it fit in any statue category? 

 

Homeless Jesus: 

 

 

[+Bear and Ragged]

2 hours ago, Max and 99 said:

Declined in statues of religious figures. Can't be submitted to figurative because it's of a certain person. I doubt it would fit in sit by me statues, as some claim it is anti-homeless architecture, so the bench isn't meant to be sat on.  Can it fit in any statue category? 

 

Homeless Jesus: 

 

 

 

Statues of Historic Figures  Bit of a long shot!

 

"

Description:

These are statues of individuals of historical importance who are immortalized with a statue of their likeness.

Expanded Description:

An historical statue Waymark must be a permanent, free-standing statue of a named historical character. If the historical figure is still alive, please submit it to the Living Statues category. The statue may stand alone, or be a component of a larger sculptural composition. It may be situated in a public place or in a museum (adhere to local rules for photographing objects in museums).

** Update: September 8, 2011 **

We are no longer accepting religious statues found on church grounds or other such places of saints, Jesus, Mary or other religious icons. If you have a statue found at such a place and you can make a strong case as to why it should be included here, we will vote on it. Exceptions can always be made. Those statues found on church property can be submitted to the Statues of Religious Figures.

 

An exception to this exclusionary rule would be statues of Popes. Send 'em here! "

 

Edited November 13, 2024 by Bear and Ragged
eta

[+FamilieFrohne]

On 11/13/2024 at 8:41 PM, Max and 99 said:

Declined in statues of religious figures. Can't be submitted to figurative because it's of a certain person. I doubt it would fit in sit by me statues, as some claim it is anti-homeless architecture, so the bench isn't meant to be sat on.  Can it fit in any statue category?

 

Artistic Seacting accepted a similar waymark in Vancouver (https://www.Waymarking.com/waymarks/wm194KG_Homeless_Jesus_Vancouver_BC) - probably this is a replica, which may be accepted in "Exact replicas"

[+Bear and Ragged]

On 11/15/2024 at 3:44 PM, FamilieFrohne said:

 

Artistic Seacting accepted a similar waymark in Vancouver (https://www.Waymarking.com/waymarks/wm194KG_Homeless_Jesus_Vancouver_BC) - probably this is a replica, which may be accepted in "Exact replicas"

@Max and 99

As an officer in that category, I'd say submit it!

[+FamilieFrohne]

15 hours ago, Bear and Ragged said:

As an officer in that category, I'd say submit it!

I had mentioned two categories: "Artistic seating" and "Exact replicas" but didn't know which one you meant in your answer.

So I had to look at the categories first to find out that you meant the replicas ... 

[+Max and 99]

Thank you for all the category suggestions!

[+ScroogieII]

I'm very late to the party, but I hope this last was accepted in "Artistic Seating", as it should have been.

Scroogie

[+Torgut]

Mining Wagons displayed on public park, which category?

[+fi67]

Static Train Cars.

Many people misunderstand the size requirement. Mining wagons are smaller, yes, but that is their regular size. They are not toys.

[+Torgut]

18 hours ago, fi67 said:

Static Train Cars.

Many people misunderstand the size requirement. Mining wagons are smaller, yes, but that is their regular size. They are not toys.

 

Yeah , if you say so... however, a mining wagon is not part of a train. They are not toys but they are not train cars either :-)

Edited April 3 by Torgut

[+fi67]

5 hours ago, Torgut said:

 

Yeah , if you say so... however, a mining wagon is not part of a train. They are not toys but they are not train cars either :-)

 

Sure, but there's no need to be more nitpick than the officers. At least I have about five or six of those carts accepted in the category. That's all that counts.

[MoreOutdoor]

Please help me with a category for my most recent waymark that has been submitted for review.

My find is two of a set of four paired together and one Nautical mile apart.

They are marker post on land and used as a 'start stop marker for ships out to sea, who after refit carry out sea trials.

The ship sails up and down the coast, passes one set of markers, and then records a time as it passes the second set of markers, one nautical mile up the coast. This is then repeated under various conditions.

See:-

https://www.Waymarking.com/waymarks/wm1BQTV_Nautical_Mile_Marker_Talland_Cornwall_UK

As this is by virtue a maritime application and a flag for signaling, I initially submitted it under the 'Nautical flag pole' category, but to be fair to the group, I did question whether my submission fell right within their group,

I am waiting for a reply, but I feel that I need to extend to this forum

 

Thanks 

Moreoutdoor

 

 

[+Alfouine]

Unfortunaltely we are not authorized to read the web page, so it's difficult to help you

Could you add photos here ?

[+jonathanatpsu]

Hi everyone,  

I was recently in Quebec City and on the campus of Laval University I noticed a plaque commemorating a visit of Pope John Paul II to the location to celebrate Mass in 1984.  I was wondering if I could waymark this, but I'm having a difficult time thinking of which category it could fit in.  I thought Signs of History, but I've had similar plaques denied since they don't really give much history, other than commemorating an event on a specific date.  Does anyone else have any suggestions?   

Thank you!