Winter 2010 GeneaBloggers Games

I didn't participate in the GeneaBloggers Games two years ago, but when I looked at the categories for the Winter 2010 Geneabloggers Games and their qualifying tasks, I had to admit these are all things I should be doing anyway, especially considering my (lapsed!) New Year's resolutions. So I hereby enter the Games.

I must admit, I'm typing with a little swagger as I've already completed the first step to enter. I made my flag at We Are Multicolored, which represents my American heritage as well as my ancestral roots in Germany and the British Isles. I don't use a sidebar, so I'll be flying my flag in any post that pertains to the Games.

I intend to participate in all six categories.

1. Go Back and Cite Your Sources! With 10 citations the minimum for a bronze medal and 50 needed for a platinum, at this point I'm not even going to guess how far I'll get. Five a day would do it. We'll see!
2. Back Up Your Data! Since my external hard drive doesn't have room for a complete computer backup at this point, I'll be burning my important genealogy files to DVDs, as per Task C. Goin' for the Gold!
   
3. Organize Your Research! Wasn't this the essence of my New Year's resolutions? There are six Tasks to choose from for this category. I intend to complete at least four.
4. Expand Your Knowledge! There are five Tasks to choose from. I'll try to pick one or two, and then not obsess over them!
5. Write, Write, Write! Of the six Tasks listed, I have my eye on A, C and E. We'll see!
6. Reach Out & Perform Genealogical Acts of Kindness! There are seven Tasks to choose from. I'll pick three and go for the Gold.