User:Delawaretallman
Hello, I'm Delwaretalkman, a Wikipedia editor since 2011 (though with a new account now). Feel free to leave me a message!
About me
[edit]I've been editing Wikipedia on and off since 2011. Unfortunately, I couldn't recover my old account, so I've started fresh with this one. I'm passionate about contributing to the world's knowledge and enjoy the collaborative nature of Wikipedia.
Random facts and hobbies
[edit]- Competitive yo-yo enthusiast - I've won three regional championships!
- Amateur mycologist - I can identify over 200 species of mushrooms
- Fluent in Esperanto - Mi amas ĉi tiun lingvon!
- Collect vintage typewriters - My oldest is from 1897
- Avid birdwatcher - I've spotted 412 species in my lifetime
- Juggle while unicycling - It's harder than it looks!
- Rubik's Cube solver - My best time is 17.3 seconds
- Bee keeper - I maintain three hives in my backyard
- Origami master - I once folded a life-size paper elephant
- Competitive tea taster - Yes, it's a real thing!
- Amateur radio operator - Call sign KD3LTA
- Pinball wizard - I own 12 vintage machines
- Cultivate bonsai trees - My oldest is 75 years old
- Collect vintage board games - I have over 500 in my collection
- Competitive whistler - I placed 3rd in the International Whistlers Convention
- Build intricate domino setups - My largest used 28,000 dominoes
- Proficient in Morse code - I practice daily
- Extreme ironing enthusiast - I've ironed on top of Mount Kilimanjaro!
- Collect antique globes - My oldest dates back to 1745
- Amateur astronomer - I've discovered three minor planets
- Competitive punner - I've won several local pun competitions
- Build elaborate sandcastles - I once spent 72 hours on a single castle
- Expert in obscure sports - Ask me anything about sepak takraw or kabaddi!
- Collect vintage soda bottles - I have over 1,000 unique bottles
- Amateur ventriloquist - I perform at children's birthday parties
- Cultivate carnivorous plants - My Venus flytraps are award-winning
- Expert on flags - I can identify all 195 national flags in under 5 minutes
- Competitive speed-reader - I can read over 1,000 words per minute with 80% comprehension
- Build miniature railways - My basement is a wonderland of tiny trains
Editing interests
[edit]- Delaware history and culture
- Obscure sports and games
- Mycology and fungi
- Linguistics and constructed languages
- Vintage technology
- Ornithology
- Circus arts and street performance
Editing philosophy
[edit]I strive for neutrality and accuracy in all my edits. I believe in the power of collaboration and always aim to work constructively with other editors. I'm always open to feedback and discussion!
Fun fact
[edit]I once edited Wikipedia for 24 hours straight as part of a charity event. I made over 500 edits and consumed 17 cups of coffee!
Awards and barnstars
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The Original Barnstar | For tireless contributions to articles about Delaware history |
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The Diligence Barnstar | For meticulous work on fungi taxonomy articles |
Current projects
[edit]- Expanding articles about lesser-known Delaware historical figures
- Improving the quality and coverage of articles related to mycology
- Creating and expanding articles about obscure sports and games
- Wikifying articles about vintage typewriters and their history
Feel free to join me in any of these endeavors!
Leave a message
[edit]Feel free to leave me a message below. I'll do my best to respond within 24 hours!