Gareth Griffith-Jones' Talk
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Born	Gareth Griffith-Jones (1942-04-28) 28 April 1942 (age 82) Cardiff
Nationality	Wales

Sunday, April 28, 2024

Hello Gareth - it's been quite a while since we last spoke! Hope all is well with you during these times? Patient Zero ^talk 16:07, 23 March 2020 (UTC) reply

+1 Gråbergs Gråa Sång ( talk) 18:34, 23 March 2020 (UTC) reply

Hello Chesnaught555 (Ches) and Grabs.
I am fine; thank you both for enquiring.
Now enjoying our first day of living in the UK as a police state.
All the best to you both and do keep to a minimum of 6' 6 between yourself and anybody else. Such fun! Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 15:33, 24 March 2020 (UTC) reply

Haha, that's quite the throwback. :) Glad to hear! I wouldn't mind the lockdown so much if it weren't for the fact it's nice and sunny outside here... I just returned from university owing to the fact that all my lectures have been cancelled - it's probably a fair bit safer here in the country! Take care, Patient Zero ^talk 16:09, 24 March 2020 (UTC) reply

Hi Gareth. First of all, how are you? I hope you are doing great. I added epic as a genre because it is pretty much always considered that way, but I may be missing something. Could you please explain why it is not an epic film? Thanks and I wish you a nice day! :) -- Mazewaxie ( talk • contribs) 12:38, 27 March 2020 (UTC) reply

Hello Mazewaxie. I am very well, thank you, and do hope that you are too.
This is it an epic or not argument has erupted on Wikipedia for years.
GFII spans a long period with many aspects and developments, whereas The Godfather has a quite short timeframe. The archives refer to this on a considerable number of times with the consensus reached that it is not an epic. Does this help? Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 13:44, 27 March 2020 (UTC) reply

Oh, okay. I think I understood. Thanks for the explanation. I wish you a nice day! :) -- Mazewaxie ( talk • contribs) 14:28, 27 March 2020 (UTC) reply

I have just stolen your userbox with this . Cheers! Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 17:06, 27 March 2020 (UTC) reply

Nice! I'm glad you like it! By the way, what's your opinion on The Godfather Part III? Personally I considered it to be a disappointment, in my opinion Part II is a better and more powerful finale. -- Mazewaxie ( talk • contribs) 17:11, 27 March 2020 (UTC) reply

No, I was not disappointed but I do tend to agree with you on GFII. However, for me, Al Pacino can do no wrong. Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 17:18, 27 March 2020 (UTC) reply

Are you able to help with this one, please?

And thank you, if you did, for thinking on it.

Be well. Charles01 ( talk) 09:05, 5 April 2020 (UTC) reply

(With apologies for sending this same request to two people: I don't really care for "standard paragraphs".)

Hi Charles, good to hear from you.
I only know about St Mellons which borders Rumney to the east. [1]
How did you get involved with this?
Cheers! Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 10:43, 5 April 2020 (UTC) reply

Like I wrote, thank you for thinking about it. I can't remember precisely why, but Cardiff is on my wiki-watch list. Two of my children study/studied "at" Cardiff Uni, so we've got into the habit of making fairly regular visits, and since I didn't like to pay a supplementary anti-Wales tax for the privilege of joining a traffic jam at the frontier heading west, we also became fairly familiar with the "old" route via Gloucester and Monmouth (or Chepstow). I got involved in this discussion simply because it caught my eye and I've been vaguely intrigued by the not quite English not quite Welsh status of Monmouth since (I think...) I was 8.

Too much info? Hu hum & best wishes. Charles01 ( talk) 10:50, 5 April 2020 (UTC) reply

Ha, ha! At least the supplementary anti-Wales tax was abolished on 17 December 2018.
All the best!
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 10:58, 5 April 2020 (UTC) reply

Recommended listening! Hope you're well! † Encyclopædius 17:39, 6 April 2020 (UTC) reply

Hello Encyclopædius. I am very well, thank you, and do hope that you are too.
How kind of you to be thinking of me and the great music.
Regarding the post/request immediately above yours, I had noted that you were the other recipient.
Cheers! Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 14:48, 7 April 2020 (UTC) reply

or: the resurrection of loving-kindness -- Gerda Arendt ( talk) 17:38, 12 April 2020 (UTC) reply

Thank you, Gerda, and wishing you Happy Easter too!
I did not switch my PC on yesterday.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 10:32, 13 April 2020 (UTC) reply

no problem, it's Easter to Pentecost ;) - today Le Concert Spirituel -- Gerda Arendt ( talk) 20:25, 22 April 2020 (UTC) reply

Thank you Gerda. Pentecost is fifty days after Easter Sunday. Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 20:39, 22 April 2020 (UTC) reply

... and today Credo, or this is the day from Psalm 118. -- Gerda Arendt ( talk) 11:03, 28 April 2020 (UTC) reply

Thank you Gerda for this. Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 13:43, 28 April 2020 (UTC) reply

Hello Gareth. I hope that you have a wonderful birthday in spite of the craziness of the times. Many happy returns of the day as well. Cheers. MarnetteD| Talk 07:07, 28 April 2020 (UTC) reply

And from me as well. Sincerely, Tony Holkham (Talk) 11:07, 28 April 2020 (UTC) reply

Thank you, Michael and Tony. So kind of you both to remember, especially in this frightening global environment. Cheers! Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 13:39, 28 April 2020 (UTC) reply

Hi Gareth, I'm puzzled by your nonchalant Godfather revert. Are there several versions of the movie? In the one I re-checked just now, Hagen is forced into the car at 44:19, Vito shot in the scene immediately following that. Hence "Later, Sollozzo kidnaps Hagen, then has Vito gunned down in the street." You reverted that to the opposite order, "Later, Sollozzo has Vito gunned down in the street, then kidnaps Hagen," with the comment "Correct as it was". Again, not sure if there may be other versions, but for the version I saw, that is definitely not true. Markus Pössel ( talk) 22:18, 3 May 2020 (UTC) reply

Hello Markus. Thank you for your post.
No, there is only one version. A plot summary does not have to be entirely chronologically correct if it suits the prose.
I have restored your version. Many years have passed since I last both read the book and watched the film.
Thank you for the correction. All the best! Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 16:45, 4 May 2020 (UTC) reply

OK, thank you! Markus Pössel ( talk) 14:05, 5 May 2020 (UTC) reply

Hi, Gareth! I'm mildly suprised by the confusion over series v. season in the reference you edited at Line of Duty (TV series). Deadline is an American online publication reporting international sales of Line of Duty, so they used Season in the title of the article. We use that term to describe a run of episodes regardless of the show's origin, which I'm sure you know. Thus it should be included in the citation rather than being changes to series, regardless of whether the series itself is British or American, so that we cite the title of the article correctly. That's why I made the change I made. That's been standard policy for as long as I can remember. ----Dr.Margi ✉ 20:02, 11 June 2020 (UTC) reply

Good morning dear friend, Trust you are well and thank you for taking the trouble of replying to my es here. I was expecting a tiny reaction to my edit, and I am delighted it came from you. We are going to have a long wait for Series 6.
All the best! Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 08:51, 12 June 2020 (UTC) reply

Good morning to you, too! Thanks for being a pal about the change; I thought you'd understand if I left a wee note. You're right about the wait. I'm rewatching S1-5, trying to map out all the H characters. What a challenge! Hope you're well and making the best of out altered times! ----Dr.Margi ✉ 09:04, 12 June 2020 (UTC) reply

Yes, I am keeping well. Such an excellent programme. I have every episode recorded free-of-charge from the BBC on my Virgin Media TiVo box. Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 09:16, 12 June 2020 (UTC) reply

Can you access the American drama Bosch? It's an Amazon Video production. There are 60 episodes over 6 seasons as of now, and they are quite wonderful. It's not so complex as Line of Duty, but a good American-style character drive police procedural with a fabulous ensemble cast, set in LA. It's well worth a look. ----Dr.Margi ✉ 09:32, 12 June 2020 (UTC) reply

No, not free from Virgin Media, but thanks for the tip. I shall see how much they would charge me, as well as Amazon.
I see that the series was renewed for a seventh and final season on February 13, 2020.
I have seen every episode of The Wire. Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 09:47, 12 June 2020 (UTC) reply

Thanks for your input and encouragement Gareth but if these latest edits by Verbcatcher are restored they will just about put paid to my attempts Wiki-editing given what's gone before. Sirjohnperrot ( talk) 14:10, 18 June 2020 (UTC) reply

Don't despair. you are working hard and there is so much to learn. It is difficult to stop yourself rushing in, but I find it best to step away for a few days. Takes the heat out of it. Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 14:19, 18 June 2020 (UTC) reply

Wise counsel but I can't help feeling it's got personal. The irony is that my attempts to include specific Laugharne references in all three P articles were reverted although it's quite certain they qualify as residents - albeit briefly in the case of Sir Thomas through his early demise. Also I've been working on a revised history section for quite a while and was planning to unveil it for comment soon - goodness knows what errors lurk in there.... Sirjohnperrot ( talk) 14:37, 18 June 2020 (UTC) reply

( talk page stalker) Phil - I echo Gareth's comments. Editors will be bold and make sweeping changes, and others will change them, which is the way WP eventually gets to a decent article. Your input is just as important as any other editor's, but there is plenty of time. All the best, T. Tony Holkham (Talk) 14:52, 18 June 2020 (UTC) reply

Thanks Tony, I'll step back for a while. Sirjohnperrot ( talk) 18:29, 18 June 2020 (UTC) reply

Have you read these posts? A compromise has been reached thanks to Snowded.
So keep away from the article and concentrate on the three Perrot articles. Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 08:53, 19 June 2020 (UTC) reply

The fires of dialectical purification are burning so brightly there and at such an elevated level of generality that (Tony excepted) they'll probably not notice my addition of the requested references for a while :) Sirjohnperrot ( talk) 21:55, 19 June 2020 (UTC) reply

Sirjohnperrot you have the natural profile of a good wikipedia editor but you need to work within its constraints. The success of wikipedia lies in it enforcing behavioural rules rather than determining content. You were terribly aggressive to me when I first reverted you but a little patience is rewarded. I can't see any editor on that article who isn't trying to help make it better and you have a pathway mapped out ----- Snowded ^TALK 06:54, 20 June 2020 (UTC) reply

SnowdedI'll try to be less combative but my instincts tend towards the polemical, which is not a good fit on here I agree. Also my mistakes are legion, as are their corrections - never a comfortable outcome for someone with so much snow in his beard ;) This simple attempt to put the Perrots back on their home turf has turned out to be unexpectedly testing but for reasons that are interesting. I remain puzzled why this Notable People section does not resemble that in the 'good article' status example Milton Haven recommended as a model. The narrative style there allows for category and family grouping without boundary disputes and provides a more readable and informative 'stand-alone' treatment of the subject than that of a simple list - which in the Laugharne case seems to need encirclement by ever more complex citations. The recent one by User:Verbcatcher is a case in point

• Sir James Perrot (1571-1636) writer and Member of Parliament, lived in Laugharne ^{[notes 1]} These same explanatory additions could also be applied to Judge Powell and his son Sir Thomas both of Broadway. The modern settlement there, like Llanmiloe and Westmead Mansion, postdated the building of Broadway Mansion (whose estate bordered that of Westead Mansion) the two buildngs were both in the Lordship, Marcher Borough, Ecclesiastical (until 2019) and Civil Parish (until 1935) of Laugharne. The HoP citation for Sir Thomas actually reads "Thomas’ appointment to the mid-Wales circuit was presumably made to gratify his father, and even after Sir John’s death royal favour continued to flow: a grant in 1697 of a market and two fairs to be held annually in his town of Laugharne; the following year a baronetcy." Exactly the same applies to Sir James Perrot, Laugharne was his town too - there was nowhere else for over two hundred years. It is simply incorrect to also have him as Notable Resident of Llanmiloe - it didn't exist. Better stop - glint of helmet and all that Sirjohnperrot ( talk) 13:24, 20 June 2020 (UTC) reply

Ha, ha!
It is Milford Haven not Milton Haven. Another of your " my mistakes are legion".
Best way to deal with this issue is to always use the Preview before Publish changes. Cheers! Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 17:31, 20 June 2020 (UTC) reply

The other 125 typos that I didn't miss are but small consolation  ;-( especially since we once spent an unforgettable wet weekend in Angle Bay visiting this early Perrot seat (my photo!) May I also just compliment you on your remarkable ability to put things inside brackets - it's humbling. Sirjohnperrot ( talk) 18:04, 20 June 2020 (UTC) reply

Hi Gareth, I agree with your edit to [[ Clarke Peters, but not your edit summary ... there are actually other places called Edinburgh! The one in Scotland is certainly the most notable though, by a very very wide margin. Living in a uniquely named place (in an area with its own place-naming peculiarities, I just had to check for myself. Being an Aussie weather nut, I knew about the air force base, but not about the suburb ... Graham 87 07:22, 24 July 2020 (UTC) reply

Hello Graham,
How kind of you to contact me. I enjoyed reading your post with all the links. Of course, I should have checked before making that false claim.
I have read your User page and I am in awe of your achievement. All the best! Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 17:11, 24 July 2020 (UTC) reply

Wha'cha been up to, Gareth? Hope all is well on your end. 💐 ^Atsme _Talk 📧 22:42, 28 July 2020 (UTC) reply

Hiya Betty,
Great that you're thinking about me in these weird times. Yes, all is fine with me and my Staffie, Chancer.
Always keeping an eye on your Talk and I nearly joined in @ this fun. BTW you typed in that caption, {{noping|Martin...}}. Now why would this be used?
With love, Gareth. Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 11:22, 29 July 2020 (UTC) reply

I use the "no ping" feature when a full sig isn't necessary. It still provides a live links to the user's page and works with mouseover, but doesn't disturb them with a ping. Feel free at anytime to join the discussions on my UTP. ^Atsme _Talk 📧 13:32, 29 July 2020 (UTC) reply

Hi, I recently replaced the infobox image in the Swansea and Pembrokeshire articles with photomontages and descriptions, in the same style as many other wiki articles for cities (see pages for Cardiff, Dublin, London) and counties (see Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion). On 13/08/20 you reverted my first edit on the Swansea article for the given reason 'Just a muddle of poor, cluttered photos that add nothing of value.'.

Taking this feedback on board, I have today (03/09/20) attempted to add a photomontage again, this time with an improved selection of photos and with the correct formatting as set out at Template:Photo_montage. I also added similar features to the articles for Pembrokeshire and Gower.

I was disappointed to see that a few hours later, my edits were reverted again, with the given reason 'These are not improvements'. I was just wondering if I could seek clarity about why these edits were not appropriate. I was especially confused by the removal of the photomontage as these are now very common across wikipedia articles for large cities and towns and felt as though they added a lot to the articles.

I will not attempt to revert the articles again to avoid an edit war! I appreciate that the edits that I am making may be problematic and I apologise if this is the case, I am a new user and I do not intend to cause any trouble so please correct me if this is so! Cheers Sm01792 ( talk) 19:40, 3 September 2020 (UTC) reply

Please take this to the article's Talk and follow the Wikipedia:BOLD, revert, discuss cycle. You have been "Bold" and have been reverted. Now you need to establish a consensus. The onus is on you to gain approval. There is much wrong with your idea of a photomontage. Until interested editors have had their opportunity to have a discussion, do not keep adding it to the article. See WP:3R.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 16:28, 6 September 2020 (UTC) reply

Hi Gareth! You probably don't remember me--I left WP for a couple of years and have just recently returned and wanted to say Hi. Hope you are staying safe in this crazy time. All the best, Jenhawk777 ( talk) 03:46, 4 July 2020 (UTC) reply

Of course, I remember you! Lovely to hear from you and to know that you are back with us. Yes, I am well and being ultra-aware at all times. You be sure to keep safe dear friend. All the best! Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 18:25, 5 July 2020 (UTC) reply

I'm glad to hear back from you. You were so kind to me when I was under such duress with that bullying editor. Someone else took him to arbitration and he is now off of WP for a year--so that's why I am back! We'll see what happens at the end of the year, but for now I am genuinely enjoying being here. It's an entirely different experience! I didn't understand when people said WP was fun, but now I do. Part of that is people like you who make this a better place, so I just wanted to be sure I said that. Thank you. Thank you for being who you are and making where you are better because you're there. Jenhawk777 ( talk) 19:22, 5 July 2020 (UTC) reply

A beautiful sentiment expressed by a very lovely lady. I shall keep in touch. Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 15:52, 6 July 2020 (UTC) reply

Me too! Jenhawk777 ( talk) 17:49, 6 July 2020 (UTC) reply

Gareth, dear Gareth, many enthusiastic congratulations on being on the list with 85,900 edits! I can hardly imagine! I am making up a badge I can wear around saying "I know Gareth Griffith-Jones personally!" just so I can brag on you! I need a template for a user-box for it--and if I had as many edits as you have I would probably know how to make one! I am proud to know you.  :-) Jenhawk777 ( talk) 18:48, 6 September 2020 (UTC) reply

I just looked up when we first made contact and it was then—almost exactly two years ago to the day.
Thank you, Jenny, for your encouragement and great fun! Even if you did take 900 edits from me, Don't worry, I have adjusted your post above.
We are hearing a lot about the weather that you have been both experiencing and expecting. Praying that you are not affected.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 14:30, 7 September 2020 (UTC) reply

So it's been two years since you sent me roses?!? LOL!! Since I was gone for a year and a half of that, I will let you off the hook. :-) Thank you for the compliment, I will be sure and tell Grabergs there are benefits to having a WP "puppy" in your life! Weather has gone to the west of us to Texas--poor Texas--they got hit by the last ones. I am on the northern edge of the Gulf of Mexico

in Mobile. I have been here for 12 years now and am still what they call around here a hurricane 'virgin.' I hope to remain celibate!  :-) Jenhawk777 ( talk) 19:27, 7 September 2020 (UTC) reply

Ha, ha! That is very funny; I laughed out loud.
Thanks for the map. You posted me a couple two years ago, but this one is by far the best. You are not far from New Orleans.
Isn't there a song about Alabama? [2]
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 10:45, 8 September 2020 (UTC) reply

I don't know how you remember what I posted two years ago, I can't remember what I posted last week! I am not too far from the Big Easy, about two hours, but it's a different world in a lot of ways. The song most often played about Alabama the state--not the band--is Lynard Skynard's [ [3]]. It gets cheered everywhere, even outside Alabama, because it's a great song, and is a requirement for any band playing anywhere in the state. Hope you and yours are all staying well. I had to tell my granddaughter not to come visit this past weekend. It's all very distressing. Jenhawk777 ( talk) 15:24, 8 September 2020 (UTC) reply

Just played your choice. I see that you changed the bizarre spelling of Lynyrd Skynyrd to a readable version. I can understand its popularity. A long-established group with a tragic history. Thanks for the introduction.
How old is she? Is she far away?
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 15:43, 8 September 2020 (UTC) reply

She is in college, in her second year on an Army ROTC scholarship, making all As and kickin' butt!  ;-) She is going to the University of Alabama a few hours from here. Her family is in Florida. It was a holiday weekend so she wanted to see us. Her parents divorced when she was little and I have kind of been their refuge of stability. Their mom did her best, but circumstances were not in her favor. Abby had to pick up the slack and be the mom at home--which I know is part of what turned her into this amazing adult--but kids should get to be kids. I expected her to cut loose some in college but she hasn't yet. We are pretty close and it killed me to tell her no. I know she understands but that doesn't prevent disappointment. Gareth--correcting my mistakes just makes me self-conscious instead of relaxed writing you... I want to think any mistakes between us don't matter. Sigh. Perhaps I should never get that relaxed on WP. It might bleed over... I'm glad you liked the song. It's considered a 'classic' rock song over here across the pond. Jenhawk777 ( talk) 18:59, 8 September 2020 (UTC) reply

^{( Buttinsky)} Hi, Jenhawk777!! So happy to see you back on WP. It appears we have more in common than I ever imagined, including a sincere appreciation for sweet Gareth! ^Atsme _Talk 📧 19:20, 8 September 2020 (UTC) reply

@ Atsme: (Sorry I forgot to ping this originally) I personally am a confirmed Talkpage stalker and uphold the right for anyone else to do so as well--especially when it involves stalking Gareth. He is entirely stalkable. I am always glad to make a new friend--I think perhaps we have run into each other--fleetingly--around and about, but it's definitely cool to find you here. Thank you so much for the welcome back. I am having a completely different experience from my beginnings here--a good one now! Part of that is due to dear Gareth--and people like you of course. I would love to hear about what we have in common--but perhaps Gareth doesn't want us to use his Talk page like a coffee shop as I have done to our other friend Grabergs Gra Sang--which is not spelled correctly with the little o's above the vowels so he doesn't know I am talking about him. :-) There aren't enough words in the language to say all the good things that can be said about these two. They are pretty amazing people. Jenhawk777 ( talk) 22:19, 8 September 2020 (UTC) reply

Good afternoon Jenny and Betty. I have at last stopped experiencing a dose of Erythrophobia. You make me proud to know you lovely ladies.
Jenny, in no way, was I correcting your post. On the contrary, I was commenting on their vowel-less name and appreciating your much better-revised version. Actually, my first thought on reading the article was to look for a link to Wales because the letters y and w in Welsh are both vowels. So please, never not be relaxed whenever we communicate! I enjoy our chats too much and I only smile whenever I come across any of them.

A coffee shop here? Bring it on!
BTW Grabs does not need a ping or linking to bring him to this coffee shop. I know that for a fact; he watches me—as I do him—and he knows that he is welcome to drop in here whenever it suits him.
Au revoir mes belles dames,
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 16:15, 9 September 2020 (UTC) reply

You know what Gareth Griffith-Jones? You correct anything of mine that you darn well please, and I promise to stay relaxed anyway just because it's you. No worries. So, good. Grabergs can be the one to come to your coffee shop, instead of us going to his and adding to how much I have written on his Talkpage! Now I can be a top contributor to yours. So, if you are following events, you will know I had a scare last night when I found a published article that had copied from Biblical criticism which I worked on for months, and have been re-editing in the hopes of taking it to FA. It now has a backwards copyvio template on it--thanks to our knowledgable and illustrious friend. I am afraid of Dianna showing up! Fortunately I can show my work was a year before theirs. It was all a little surreal when I first started reading it!

So now we need a new song so we can include Betty--the Three Amigos won't cut it! Youtube research! Jenhawk777 ( talk) 16:51, 9 September 2020 (UTC) reply

Good afternoon, Gareth. A bit of blushing is a good thing for mind, body and spirit. Jenhawk777, at Mr. Stalkable's invitation, I will indulge relative to what you and I have in common. First is our opinion about Gareth, second is in this diff, and third would be having a granddaughter in college on a scholarship, except mine is first year, and her scholarship is an equestrian scholarship. Within the legal recruiting limits, she was courted by Georgia, Baylor and OSU - she chose OSU because her favorite coach left Baylor and went to OSU this year (and she's closer to home, which is Texas). She really hit her stride in August at the 2020 AQHYA World Championship Show as OSU's incoming freshman. And let's not forget our fourth commonality - we're both WP editors. ^Atsme _Talk 📧 17:08, 9 September 2020 (UTC) reply

Atsme those are great things to have in common! You must be so proud of your grand-daughter! That makes me smile. OSU is a great school--but hard for someone from Texas to support! My husband went to UT for grad school and our only girl-child was born there so--Texas!!--one more thing we have in common! I loved Texas. My middle son went back there to live as an adult, but he moved to Dallas--which is a world of its own--right? What part of the independent country of Texas are you residing in? Before I sign off I want to say thank you for that support: this diff. It meant a lot. You understand why I love Gareth and Grabs so very much. Grabergs in particular stood by me (and even stood up for me occasionally) through some of the really bad stuff. I would do just about anything for either of them. I may have to fly to Sweden one day just to prove it... But I won't go to a Swedish coffee shop... Coffeeshop? Jenhawk777 ( talk) 03:00, 10 September 2020 (UTC) reply

Those are several kilometers to the south of Sweden. Any use of cannabis at a Swedish fika will be highly unofficial. I know I've seen a userbox with a "this user has been mentioned in the media" theme, but now I wonder if there is one for "content by this user has been copypasted into external publication". Gråbergs Gråa Sång ( talk) 07:49, 10 September 2020 (UTC) reply

I am so pleased that Grabs was able to help you regain your positive fighting attitude. And yes, I had already been over to his camp, so I was up to speed.
Now I just need to add that the coffee served here is Sumatra Mandheling. It is a 100% organic Coffea arabica, dark roast and supplied by my excellent grocer, Mr. Waitrose. I trust that it is to Betty's approval and, of course, to you two. I should add that I always make a strong brew and it is served black. Cheers!
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 14:44, 10 September 2020 (UTC) reply

Gareth...I tried really, really hard to drink black coffee but it's a taste some of us softy Americans just can't handle. I'm sure that if I were to ever acquire a taste for black coffee, it would likely be the result of a cup you brewed. I'm the French vanilla or vanilla caramel cream-in-my-coffee type, although I have been known to substitute a big splash of Bailey's from time to time. Jenhawk777 - Just curious...is Abby considering a military career? I commend her courage, and imagine you are a very proud Grandma. ^Atsme _Talk 📧 18:18, 10 September 2020 (UTC) reply

Dear Betty, Your wish is my demand. I have ordered a daily delivery of the finest, fresh Channel Island milk in Wales.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 19:15, 10 September 2020 (UTC) reply

Hey guys! I am deeply distressed. I found a second outside WP site that has copied Biblical criticism and I can't find a date for it to prove they copied me. I have asked a couple of computer gurus if they can, so say a prayer! I love coffee but don't drink it black either Betty but today I may be drinking something stronger... Yes, Abby will spend 4-6 years in the Army after graduation, then she can decide if she wants to re-up or not. Every generation of our family has had someone in the military for just over 200 years including George Washington's army at Valley Forge. Same for someone in education--teaching, running a school, etc., and someone in the church--missionaries, preachers, teachers, etc. There are various other aberrations, but those three are consistent. Her dad is in the Army, and her brother is in the Coast Guard, so I am complacent about it. See how confident I sound? I won't worry at all! Jenhawk777 ( talk) 17:23, 11 September 2020 (UTC) reply

Dear Jenny, I had read your post @Grabs. How irritating!
Glad to learn more about you. Hope you don't mind my removing your outdenting; I wanted to make it more accessible. All the best!
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 17:34, 11 September 2020 (UTC) reply

Thank you Gareth. I do appreciate your support. Indent as you wish, I will follow your lead, as it is, after all, your Talkpage. Jenhawk777 ( talk) 17:39, 11 September 2020 (UTC) reply

I prefer to think we share it.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 17:44, 11 September 2020 (UTC) reply

We are aren't we? Thank you. Jenhawk777 ( talk) 17:46, 11 September 2020 (UTC) reply

Glad to see this morning that you have made these posts. The replies there and from talk look promising to me. Do hope you were able to sleep.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 09:47, 12 September 2020 (UTC) reply

They are not finding anything but in a way, that's a finding I guess. Isn't it awesome that there are people like that here that you can turn to for help? Haven't heard back from Dianna but hopefully I will. I guess I will move on, finish buffing up the article and see what happens. Jenhawk777 ( talk) 16:29, 12 September 2020 (UTC) reply

I'm sure you will; after the weekend probably. You have made good contacts. Now you can take a short break—relax with a glass or two of what you like! For me, that's a good Cabernet Sauvignon. Cheers!
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 16:51, 12 September 2020 (UTC) reply

My hero of the day is Jerm. He showed up on Biblical criticism's Talk page voluntarily--without being asked--and found this: "Click here, next to the website link is a grey arrow, click it as it should say "Cached"." Clicking on cached yielded a url I could post with a date! I am so relieved I could cry! Thank you both for all your sympathy and support. I was totally freaked out!! I am a Reisling fan, but really, it's hard to beat a mellow dark beer! Jenhawk777 ( talk) 17:08, 12 September 2020 (UTC) reply

		The Special Barnstar
		Thank you, both for your friendship and support. I don't know where I would be without you. Jenhawk777 ( talk) 17:37, 12 September 2020 (UTC) reply	Thank you so much. Jenny, you are a remarkable woman and a pleasure to know. Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 11:24, 13 September 2020 (UTC) reply

I notice that you now have a reply from Diannaa. So that's excellent. To help you relax, try this for size. Have a lovely Sunday! Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 11:24, 13 September 2020 (UTC) reply

Gareth Griffith-Jones I love old jazz--especially bluesy jazz. The newer discord stuff leaves me cold. I did hear from Dianna and she approved of placing the backwards tag. Thank you for that beautiful video! Jenhawk777 ( talk) 18:38, 13 September 2020 (UTC) reply

Yes, and at exactly after 5 minutes play, the vocal begins ... for me, the best bit.
BTW you need never "ping" a user on their Talk.
One little thing less to bother you. You get this:
Alerts — Received when a message is left on your user talk page.
Everything is so tense here right now ... our wretched government is continuing to stumble from fiasco to debacle. There is no chance of removing the prime minister. We are faced with a daunting prospect; putting up with him and his sycophants for the next four years.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 10:46, 14 September 2020 (UTC) reply

Neil always pleases, [4]. I went to two of his concerts back in the 1970s.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 14:07, 14 September 2020 (UTC) reply

I guess that means over-pinging like that is kind of like shouting! Yikes! I am so sorry!!

I don't know if we will be able to get rid of our guy either. I voted 'off-brand' last time because there was no one I felt I could support.

I have been to a couple of Jazz festivals in Muscle Shoals but no concerts--sounds fun tho! We are about to be hit by the next hurricane--say a prayer for everyone in its path. Jenhawk777 ( talk) 18:51, 14 September 2020 (UTC) reply

I am a keen watcher of the weather news on the BBC. [5] I would be interested to know if the Helen Willets' video works for you. As Sally would seem to be heading for the Mississippi River Delta, hopefully, you may be saved from the full force.
What a year this has been! And we are only halfway through September; the seasons are all muddled. Do keep safe.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 11:30, 15 September 2020 (UTC) reply

It is coming right up the Bay and into my lap Gareth! And we are not leaving town. We don't want to go away and come back to a mess--we apparently want to be in the middle of the mess--I don't know! It's superstitious behavior I think--as if our being here will prevent something bad from happening. In case there is no water in the aftermath we have filled the bathtubs for water for flushing and washing. We have batteries and enough food and charcoal for grilling and we have a gas grill outdoors. We have bottled water for drinking. We've been told to have food for 72 hours and we're good I think. If we don't have electricity for long, everything in the freezer will thaw, but we sold our generator and there's nothing we can do but wait and see what happens. I have tall trees all around me, so do say a prayer that if any of them come down, they don't fall on the house. That's the only thing I'm really worried about. Oh, and my dishwasher broke yesterday and all the repair people are smart enough to leave town, so paper plates for a while and hand washing! Isn't life fun! It hits in the morning but the rains start tonight. Keep us in your thoughts and prayers. Jenhawk777 ( talk) 16:51, 15 September 2020 (UTC) reply

Yes, I do. Have you overhead power? You must be frightened; the wait must be agonising. I am guessing the video could not be played(?)
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 18:06, 15 September 2020 (UTC) reply

Sorry, yes it did play, but it has turned and is coming into Mobile Bay now. Jenhawk777 ( talk) 18:11, 15 September 2020 (UTC) reply

Mobile is right in the eye of the storm. Flooding is probable. Praying that you and your home will not be damaged.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 17:16, 16 September 2020 (UTC) reply

All is well. As you can see, electricity has been restored--off since the wee hours and back on just about 12 hours later--pretty good I think since the entire area is out. Tree debris all over the yard but no trees down. Made coffee this morning on the gas grill with a camp percolator. Cowboy coffee! It was great! We are well! Thank you for your prayers and concern! Jenhawk777 ( talk) 21:56, 16 September 2020 (UTC) reply

Good to hear! Gråbergs Gråa Sång ( talk) 22:09, 16 September 2020 (UTC) reply

What a relief! I have been so worried about you, especially when I could see Mobile while it was being broadcast live as a main feature on the BBC news.
You can no longer say ... see above your post that is dated: 19:27, 7 September 2020 (UTC) ... you're a virgin. Ah well!
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk)

Ha ha!! You are so right! Not quite a veteran but not inexperienced now either. Don't need any more of these though! I'd rather remain inexperienced at coping with hurricanes. Got a few more out in the Gulf, so we will have to see how the rest of the fall goes. Bless you for caring Gareth, and thank you for the prayers. Jenhawk777 ( talk) 16:07, 17 September 2020 (UTC) reply

I am going out of town for a while. I am going up to stay with my 95-year-old mother who is not in good health. I don't know how long I will be--depends upon how she is able to put up with me I guess. I am taking my computer with me so hopefully, I will be able to continue work here and continue keeping in touch. Don't worry if you don't hear from me for a while. Take care of yourself. Jenhawk777 ( talk) 08:39, 20 September 2020 (UTC) reply

I got the message but have received no email from you. Just wanted you to know. Jenhawk777 ( talk) 05:24, 21 September 2020 (UTC) reply

How odd. I have sent no message. Is it an automated one from Wikipedia? I did not even switch on my pc yesterday and have hardly used it since the 17th.
Anyway, I kept a copy, so here it is:
Sun, 20 Sep at 12:03 hours Dear Jenny, Thought I'd email rather than write a reply on my WP Talk as it might reach you more reliably. Glad you are visiting and staying with your mother. What a wonderful age. I lost mine when she was my current age (78) and my father when he had just reached 60 (heart attack). How far is it to her? Take lots of care. With love, Gareth
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 09:19, September 22, 2020

Take care, Jenhawk. Gråbergs Gråa Sång ( talk) 09:34, 22 September 2020 (UTC) reply

Gareth, this is your TP and your preference rules, but my indenting was according to WP:INDENT#2. Gråbergs Gråa Sång ( talk) 09:49, 22 September 2020 (UTC) reply

Yes, I am aware of that style, but as you write ... I have the prerogative here to change the copy as it suits me.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 16:04, 22 September 2020 (UTC) reply

If I decide to take this to Arbcom, I'll let you know. Gråbergs Gråa Sång ( talk) 16:07, 22 September 2020 (UTC) reply

[6]16:21, 22 September 2020 (UTC)

Hello! @ Gråbergs Gråa Sång: and Gareth, I am back online writing from the center of the country--no beach in sight--and no hurricanes! I love your dry humor Grabergs--which makes me laugh out loud--and makes me want to needle both of you back! I am not as clever as Grabergs so I will just say "it look like things start falling apart as soon as I am gone" and hope that makes you laugh as well. Nothing can come between the three amigos! Not even indenting! We are stronger together than apart! Cliched slogans run amok! Jenhawk777 ( talk) 18:24, 23 September 2020 (UTC) reply

"If nothing else works, a total, pig-headed, refusal to face facts will see us through." -General Melchett. Gråbergs Gråa Sång ( talk) 09:50, 24 September 2020 (UTC) reply

Great to know all is well with you. Are you averse to answering my questions copied above? I quite understand if you are.
It is almost eight years since Gråbs and I first edited together. A friendship that I value greatly.
Here in the UK, we are more confused than ever before with the coronavirus out of control and a brexit without a deal with the EU. The Chancellor of the Exchequer has just started his statement.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 10:59, 24 September 2020 (UTC) reply

Likewise. Gareth was the first to write something on my TP that was actually friendly, and we both agreed that [7] was pretty damn funny, thus revealing ourselves as people of taste and culture (and of course, we both liked The Godfather). Gråbergs Gråa Sång ( talk) 12:23, 24 September 2020 (UTC) reply

I know I am the newcomer to this relationship so I am just glad to be allowed to tag along. Yes of course you are both people of taste and refinement! Why else would I like you so much—and who doesn’t like The Godfather? That would be crazy! I didn’t mean to overlook your question I just have trouble typing much on my phone. It is a 17 hour drive to where my mother lives in a 4000+sq.ft. 4 level house all by herself. At 95. She shouldn’t be living alone but when she leaves this house it will kill her I’m sure. She won’t come live with me and won’t go into care so I make the drive and will stay until she can’t stand having me underfoot any more and then I will go home. I call her every night but if something happens I am a long ways away. It’s frustrating and sad. This blinking house is crammed full and I am going to be left sorting it. Not today though. One day at a time. The west coast is burning, pandemic is killing people and the economy, we are in the middle of an election and Trump is still President and it’s one of the worst hurricane seasons in years. And I am at my mother’s. And there was another backwards copy vio on Biblical criticism yesterday. Life is one challenge after another but with faith, humor, good friends and the occasional glass of good wine it is possible to get through with some small grace. I count you as part of what helps me through. Thank you for being there-here-on WP and for being who you are. You make a difference. Jenhawk777 ( talk) 14:20, 24 September 2020 (UTC) reply

The Union will survive even The Donald. And Gareth's Union will likely survive Brexit, but if Wales stays in the EU I'll definitely come and visit. I just noted another backwards-copy template at Talk:Islam, is this a pattern? In defense of the last backwarder, they included "FromWikipedia, thefreeencyclopedia". Gråbergs Gråa Sång ( talk) 18:04, 24 September 2020 (UTC) reply

I don't know what will survive. There is no way the world is not a vastly different place after all this. However, being entirely selfish in this, so long as this particular union survives I'm good to go. And you are welcome to visit any time you feel like making a trip to the states. We have guest space, and will take you to eat crawfish so you'll feel at home--I'll watch--or seafood or get a good steak and be thrilled to hang out--after the pandemic of course.

Your backwarder is either slightly more honest --or more stupid--than mine, although AlanM1--who helped me out yet again--did find WP references within the article along with my hatnotes and 'see also' refs! The backwarder didn't bother to change or delete them!

I wish I could do something for Alan for real. He has been such a patient, kind person and genuinely a tremendous help. Every time I start to panic over these he calms everything down and finds what I need and just helps and moves on. He's knowledgable and a truly good person! Sort of like you guys! I wish I had some way to do something in return, for him, but he's so many levels beyond me I can't think of anything he could ever need from me. Glowing recommendations! If he ever runs for anything I can offer those! That's about it though!

You guys keep taking good care of yourselves. The three amigos must go on. [ [8]] Jenhawk777 ( talk) 21:01, 24 September 2020 (UTC) reply

@ Jenhawk777: You could write me in for a 4/8-year stint at 1600 Penn (if Il Generalissimo doesn't outlaw elections). —[ AlanM1 ( talk)]— 23:52, 24 September 2020 (UTC) reply

Ha ha!! I will do that! Might as well. Last time I voted libertarian which is just as much of a throw away vote as voting for someone who isn’t actually running! You’d probably make a great President. That’s the problem though isn’t it? The people who would be great are too smart to want the job. Jenhawk777 ( talk) 00:32, 25 September 2020 (UTC) reply

Thanks to you both for your yesterday posts.
I could envisage Scotland applying to rejoin the EU, but as much as I would like it, it is unlikely that Wales can break away from England's stranglehold.
Whew! 17 hours. Surely you split it over two days with an overnight stop?
A big welcome to Alan. I need to know, are you are referring to a dysfunctional family living in the White House or the actual place. Mind you, I had never heard of the series until a moment ago ... care of WP.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 10:29, 25 September 2020 (UTC) reply

The real thing. I don't remember the sitcom either. —[ AlanM1 ( talk)]— 12:32, 25 September 2020 (UTC) reply

@ AlanM1: Okay it's just wrong when someone from Wales knows more about American sitcoms than we do... . Gareth, yes, we split the drive, but we have done it all at once by taking turns every two hours to sleep a little. It makes for a very long day. I'm voting for Alan for President. I wish I had someone else to blame for America right now. The Canadians. Yeah, it's a Canadian conspiracy. We don't know any Canadians, do we? Jenhawk777 ( talk) 18:44, 25 September 2020 (UTC) reply

Oh yeah! And welcome to the coffee shop Alan! We sit around and talk about important intellectual topics like sitcoms and movies and Grabergs favorite TV shows. I hope you will become a regular member. Jenhawk777 ( talk) 18:47, 25 September 2020 (UTC) reply

You should check first on how Alan takes his coffee. Most of the Canadians that I have come across are somewhat lacking in humour.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 08:58, 26 September 2020 (UTC) reply

@ AlanM1: So what Gareth really wants to know is if you drink coffee and if you take it black. Betty and I wuss out and take cream and sugar--sweetener--no self-respecting woman uses real sugar in this day and age. You are welcome to our koffee klatch Alan--anytime--but don't feel obligated. So, it needs something doesn't it ? Jenhawk777 ( talk) 23:09, 26 September 2020 (UTC) reply

Half & half and Splenda, please. How did I get to be Canadian? Not that there's anything wrong with that. Let's skip the infobox. It was just a momentary lapse of reason. —[ AlanM1 ( talk)]— 00:49, 27 September 2020 (UTC) reply

Ha ha! No, goofy, you are not Canadian! The conspiracy to keep Trump in power is Canadian because surely it must be a conspiracy, right? And who is least likely to be suspected as the conspirators? Canadians of course! No one ever suspects Canadians of anything because they are too polite--and boring! And they secretly hate us! [9] It couldn't possibly be reasonable Americans supporting this ... person. (I am assuming that since you are now running against him--like it or not--that you are not a supporter.) Vote for Alan!! Please don't back out before there's even a debate. I know you'd win! It gives me an alternative--someone I can actually admire.

Splenda and half and half it is! Order up for Alan! Jenhawk777 ( talk) 01:52, 27 September 2020 (UTC) reply

Hey, Hey! that image of a miserable-looking apology for a white coffee has to go!
I don't remember reading how Gråbs takes his coffee, do you?
As it stands, I am the only one drinking a strong, unsweetened/unadulterated Sumatra Mandheling; a 100% organic Coffea arabica, dark roast and supplied by my excellent grocer, Mr. Waitrose.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 10:22, 27 September 2020 (UTC) reply

You ah de' man! Jenhawk777 ( talk) 16:51, 27 September 2020 (UTC) reply

Then I can only imagine how you'd feel about the venti iced sugar-free vanilla latté I'm getting later when I go out. I do, on occasion, enjoy a hi-end kona or french roast just as it's brewed, but the regular burnt-smelling stuff (esp. SBUX) needs help.

With regard to the userbox, I'm afraid it's probably got to go per WP:UBCR: Wikipedia is not an appropriate place for propaganda, advocacy, or recruitment of any kind, commercial, political, religious, or otherwise, opinion pieces on current affairs or politics, self-promotion, or advertising. I understand it's all in good fun, but the userbox police are on patrol (with some reasonable justification), and I'd hate for our frivolity to turn ugly, as most things in this world tend to do lately. —[ AlanM1 ( talk)]— 10:21, 28 September 2020 (UTC) reply

@ Alan, Thanks for joining in with the coffee fun. We are all in need of not being (too) serious in these dark days. Just noticed this: Covfefe
my editing
As for the userbox, you have expressed what I thought.
Sorry Jenny, I thought it best to remove it.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 10:01, 29 September 2020 (UTC) reply

It's okay, I meant well, I didn't mean for it to be a problem. I need that coffee now. Jenhawk777 ( talk) 04:13, 30 September 2020 (UTC) reply

A fresh brew coming up for the lady. Hoping your mother is feeling better. Take care.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 11:37, 30 September 2020 (UTC) reply

Ahhhh! Coffee--or covfefe--or whatever... and good wishes. Just what I needed. Mother is glad I am here. She has myelodysplasia anemia and will not recover. These are her last years, so I am here for as long as I can stay. My poor husband is home all alone. Send a good coffee thought for him especially. Jenhawk777 ( talk) 19:48, 30 September 2020 (UTC) reply

What you are doing is right. You have been fortunate to have had her for so very many years and, by staying with her now at this sad time for you, there will be nothing to regret later. I am sure your husband fully understands; he will appreciate you all the more after your absence.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 17:38, 1 October 2020 (UTC) reply

Thank you for those kind words and thoughts Gareth. They mean a lot. Jenhawk777 ( talk) 19:08, 1 October 2020 (UTC) reply

Good to see that you have not stopped editing in spite of all that's happening around you. All the best!
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 13:30, 7 October 2020 (UTC) reply

Bless you my friend. I knew I would be here awhile so I packed up my computer and brought it with me. She naps in the afternoon and I have time to hang out and write a little then. It's good for me to have this available. I am probably going to do this on and off from now on. I'll come here for a month and go home for a month and so on. This first time I'll stay for 6 weeks, then go home for my anniversary and Thanksgiving, then come back for a bit. I'll decide later what to do about Christmas. I am trying to be sure she eats, I am doing what I can to clean up a little, I sit and listen a lot, I try not to rise to the bait if you know what I mean. I walk every night and try to stay grounded. So far I am okay. My family and friends, including you of course, have all been very supportive. She's my mother. For better and worse. It isn't just obligation, I love her, and this is the person I decided to be long ago, so it's about me as much as it's about her. I'm glad I am able to be here. God is with me. Love makes us strong. Thank you for being my friend. Jenhawk777 ( talk) 22:13, 8 October 2020 (UTC) reply

I am home! I am home! Praise God halleluja and whoopee! She doesn't want me back till January. She has an aversion-aversion conflict: she doesn't like people in her house not doing everything her way from how you throw out the trash to how you wipe your hands after washing them! But she has an aversion to being alone now that she is in ill health as well. She put up with me for a month, but I knew it wouldn't last. So I am home and won't go back till after the holidays. I will be tehre if and when she decides she needs me again, but until then, I'm home!! YAY! Jenhawk777 ( talk) 19:48, 31 October 2020 (UTC) reply

Being home safe and sound sounds good to me! Now you/we have the outcome of who will be your next president. Such fun!
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 13:08, 3 November 2020 (UTC) reply

I am about to go vote now. The outcome may be up in the air for awhile. We'll see. I am not a Trump supporter - as you know - but I know that if his followers lose, they will go home quietly and grumble and that will be it. If the libs lose, there will be riots and people setting fire to things I'm afraid. Either way, the people lose. My country is going to Hell Gareth. Thank God for WP! Jenhawk777 ( talk) 18:59, 3 November 2020 (UTC) reply

I hate to put you on the spot but I am in real need. I put Biblical criticism up for FA review a month ago. It is its second time being nominated. I failed to complete the process the first time because of leaving WP so suddenly, and now it is getting little response. I am putting out a call to everyone I know because the coordinator has said if it doesn't get more interest he will archive it. It needs a source review - someone willing to randomly check sources to be sure they actually say what the text says. There are too many for anyone to do alone, but doing any at all, even just one, would be deeply appreciated. Post it here. If it fails again I'm afraid that will be the end of it. Please help if you can. Jenhawk777 ( talk) 19:28, 14 November 2020 (UTC) reply

Hi Jenny,
Please explain, Post it here. We cannot edit an archive, can we? You must help me to understand the procedure before I attempt to do what you want.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 14:02, 15 November 2020 (UTC) reply

You are not the only person to be confused by the title of that page but I assure you it is the active editing page. You just go there and edit source as normal, start a section with "equal signs-edits by Gareth-equal signs" and post whatever you have found. I will read it, fix any problems and come back and say when that's done, then you can strike through or do whatever you want to indicate it's been taken care of - or hasn't. A source review is a random check to ensure that what is claimed in the text is in the source. That requires actually going to the text and reading, so it's a tedious and time-consuming task in an obscure subject that many can't tell, even after they read, what it's about. You can do one source or as many as you can stand. In an FA, a reviewer can just do as much or as little as they please. It's a lot to ask but I am shamelessly asking everyone! The FA will close if this doesn't happen soon and BC is an important article that should be among WP's best. Jenhawk777 ( talk) 16:25, 15 November 2020 (UTC) reply

Dear one, some others have shown up, so if you feel this is not your cup of tea - or coffee - or anything else, it's perfectly okay. I am trying to hold it together and be less invested in the outcome. Succeeding every now and then! Keep me in your thoughts. Jenhawk777 ( talk) 07:46, 16 November 2020 (UTC) reply

Always.
I understand now, but please don't hold your breath!
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 14:09, 16 November 2020 (UTC) reply

		The Friendship Barnstar
		Your understanding and support has no doubt tried you from time to time, but it has made all the difference to me. Thank you. Jenhawk777 ( talk) 23:51, 12 December 2020 (UTC) reply

Always good to feel appreciated. Thank you. It is a pleasure to know you. WP can be infuriating at times, but it is worth sticking when there are genuine users like you for me to mix with.
Take care.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 14:00, 13 December 2020 (UTC) Postscript: Phew. "adored" I like the sound of that. reply

Amen brother. WP is indeed an infuriating place and what I need to learn to do all of the time instead of just some of the time is to just walk on past that and not respond. I thought I was doing well, then I fell into responding when I shouldn't have and now I'm sorry for it. I was respectful, but I shouldn't have said anything at all. I'm an idiot sometimes. It made me appreciate the people who put up with me, so I came to say thank you. Nothing like a good grovel in the mud to make you appreciate those who don't. :-) Jenhawk777 ( talk) 20:54, 13 December 2020 (UTC) reply

Take a complete break! I mean absolutely complete. Do not login to WP during what remains of December. You are too valuable to lose. Come back refreshed when it feels ameliorated, not before.
Take care.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 11:33, 14 December 2020 (UTC) reply

Gråbergs Gråa Sång is wishing you the season's greetings.
Whether you celebrate your hemisphere's solstice or Christmas,
Diwali, Hogmanay, Hanukkah, Lenaia, Festivus,
or the Saturnalia,
this is a special time of year for (almost) everyone.

You are the first this year. Many thanks for this splendid greeting, good friend.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 19:36, 22 December 2020 (UTC) reply

How could it be anything but splendid? Gråbergs Gråa Sång ( talk) 19:38, 22 December 2020 (UTC) reply

Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2021!

Hello Gareth Griffith-Jones, may you be surrounded by peace, success and happiness on this seasonal occasion. Spread the WikiLove by wishing another user a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past, a good friend, or just some random person. Sending you heartfelt and warm greetings for Christmas and New Year 2021. Happy editing, Mazewaxie ( talk • contribs) 17:05, 23 December 2020 (UTC) reply Spread the love by adding {{ subst:Seasonal Greetings}} to other user talk pages.

	Merry Christmas Gareth Griffith-Jones
	Hi Gareth Griffith-Jones, I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a very happy and healthy New Year, Thank you for all your contributions to Wikipedia,    – Davey2010 Talk 19:52, 23 December 2020 (UTC) reply

Gareth - wishing you all the very seasonal best, and hope things are good down your way. Some days there are more magpies than starlings, but all are a welcome sight. Would like just a little snow, though... T. Tony Holkham (Talk) 23:07, 23 December 2020 (UTC) reply

🔔🎁⛄️🎅🏻 Atsme 💬 📧 04:22, 24 December 2020 (UTC) reply

Dr Who Xmas fun

Hello G. I stumbled on this delightful Dr Who parody. They know the show well. That is Petra Elliott and I spent some time looking at other songs she has sung and she is quite the sassy and bawdy entertainer. Enjoy :-) MarnetteD| Talk 01:02, 26 December 2020 (UTC) reply

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year and a Prosperous 2021!

Hello Gareth Griffith-Jones, heartfelt and warm greetings for the New Year 2021. May you be surrounded by peace, success and happiness on this seasonal occasion. I am wishing you and your loved ones all the best. Spread the WikiLove by wishing another user a Happy New Year. Happy editing, Jenhawk777 ( talk) 04:20, 29 December 2020 (UTC) Spread the love by adding {{ subst:Seasonal Greetings}} to other user talk pages. reply

The Archers and Dumteedum

hi I believe you deleted my entry about the Dumteedum Archers fanclub. I'm not a regular Wikipedian, and have recently started listening to the Dumteedum podcast. I am open to the idea that you may be right, but I am not sure. They regularly cite the Academic Archers and are I think as popular, have a web page, years of history and not scammy or anything like that. I've no personal agenda. What would be your criteria for note-worthiness? Happy New Year Richard Lucas posting as Lambrook ( talk) 13:07, 2 January 2021 (UTC)Lambrook reply

I refer you to Wikipedia:BOLD, revert, discuss cycle.
Twice, you have posted. Each time your editing has been reverted (removed)
As I wrote in my Edit Summary, "Take it to the Talk:The Archers page".
That is where the discussion should take place. Not here.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 17:14, 2 January 2021 (UTC) reply

Hi Gareth, Thanks for pointing me in the right direction- I've taken the discussion there. Apologies for not posting my question in the right place, best regards Richard Lambrook ( talk) 10:45, 3 January 2021 (UTC) Richard Lucas wikipedia user name Lambrook reply

Thank you. I have moved your post from the top down to below the last section on the Talk page.
It would be missed otherwise. Cheers!
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 12:23, 3 January 2021 (UTC) reply

hi Gareth

Thank you for moving my post.

I read your profile.

My father's family home south of Exeter in the village of Ide was pretty much wrecked by the A38 which separated the house from the rest of the village.

My closest connection to Wikipedia is that I am in business with Marshall Poe /info/en/?search=Marshall_Poe who wrote a prominent article about Wikipedia back in 2006. https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2006/09/the-hive/305118

greetings from Poland

Lambrook ( talk) 16:34, 3 January 2021 (UTC)Richard Lucas reply

Thank you for the links, Richard. Do you live permanently in Poland? And if so, for how long?
Interesting coincidence regarding our family farms. Posting this photo of Ide, Devon.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 17:38, 3 January 2021 (UTC) reply

hi Gareth

That's a nice photo of the Ford. I grew up in Oxford and remember wondering what the equivalent Ford was.

I've lived in Poland since 31.1.1991, so almost 30 years. I don't know if I will stay here for ever, grow old and die. I applied for and was granted Polish citizenship, passing a language test, and meeting other conditions (which I regards as reasonable). Being an EU citizen means I can live and work anywhere in Europe if I choose (except the UK), but I still have British citizenship as well so I can come back to the UK once the frontiers are open again.

I've updated ' Talk:The Archers' page" again. If no one responds what is the etiquette? I don't what to reinstate the deletion if that is no good practice, but if there is "no response", it doesn't feel like the way to settle a discussion.

Please remember I am new to Wikipedia talk pages so I may be missing an obvious next step. Richard Lucas posting as Lambrook

Pleased to hear from you, Richard.
If no response from other interested editors, I would suggest your posting your edit again in a couple of weeks, together with a brief mention in your section on the article's Talk. Cheers!
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 17:22, 21 January 2021 (UTC) reply

2021

Have a good new year! - On the Main page today Jerome Kohl, remembered in friendship -- Gerda Arendt ( talk) 21:32, 28 January 2021 (UTC) reply

Thank you, dear Gerda. I love the frosted nettles!
Every year seems to pass quicker than the previous.
All is well with me, as I trust it is with you.
Getting my COVID-19 jab tomorrow.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 14:28, 29 January 2021 (UTC) reply

CNN indicates I should be pissed about that (you getting one and not my dad), but I imagine it'll work out in the end. Btw, seen any of the 2020 Spitting image? Much is lost on me, but I liked it. Dominic Cummings pulsating head is hilarious. Gråbergs Gråa Sång ( talk) 20:40, 31 January 2021 (UTC) reply

Good to hear from you, dear friend. I do hope your father will have a jab soon. Trust you are keeping well and will continue to be safe.
I don't subscribe to BritBox, so I only saw the pre-launch material on the BBC News channel. It looked amazing. All the best!
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 12:54, 1 February 2021 (UTC)ing. reply

Thank you, we are doing well. Are the Welsh (or the Americans, Jenhawk777) allowed to watch this [10]? Gråbergs Gråa Sång ( talk) 13:01, 1 February 2021 (UTC) reply

Bah! I get, Video unavailable. The uploader has not made this video available in your country.
I remember trying this myself last year.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 13:07, 1 February 2021 (UTC) reply

I got it!! Hilarious! Thank God he is gone! He was certifiable. I know we like to say opposing politicians are crazy but in this case it was true! Jenhawk777 ( talk) 17:39, 1 February 2021 (UTC) reply

I'm assuming this is deliberate marketing, you being more likely than us to pay and subscribe. Gråbergs Gråa Sång ( talk) 18:37, 1 February 2021 (UTC) reply

Not sure about your indenting here. Are you addressing Jenhawk777 or me?
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 18:42, 1 February 2021 (UTC) reply

My indenting is per WP:INDENT, so you are the addressee. Gråbergs Gråa Sång ( talk) 18:51, 1 February 2021 (UTC) reply

Mmm. That is what I thought.
But I am never likely to pay a subscription ... there is more than enough available free to satisfy my requirements.
I am a huge fan of Spiral. Have you watched it? Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 19:58, 1 February 2021 (UTC) reply

I think the last French tv-series I saw may have been this one (if that's blocked too, it's Once Upon a Time... Life). If you can get your hands on it, Matador is quite good. Fair warning though, the characters in it are generally nice. Gråbergs Gråa Sång ( talk) 20:37, 1 February 2021 (UTC) reply

I am indenting to everyone... :-) It is on Youtube, which is free here. Jenhawk777 ( talk) 21:35, 1 February 2021 (UTC) reply

Hi Gareth. I hope you are well. Since you are getting several recommendations I thought I'd drop off a couple. I finally got around to starting Staged and the first two episodes have given me lots of smiles. Next is this video by Lucia Keskin where she created scenes for several sitcoms if they had been set during the pandemic. Her ability to mimic voices is stunning and her Nessa and Miranda are particularly good. I wish Auntie Beeb would give her a show all her own :-) Cheers. MarnetteD| Talk 21:55, 1 February 2021 (UTC) reply

Thank you, Michael, for these, and Gråbs and Jenny
I am currently enjoying this, The Investigation, a Danish six episodes series based on the true story of the murdered young Swedish journalist Kim Wall and the homemade submarine.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 10:31, 2 February 2021 (UTC) reply

Happy Valentine's Day!!

Hello Gareth Griffith-Jones, Jenhawk777 has given you a metaphorical box of chocolates, for Valentine's Day as a token of her great affection and appreciation of you as a friend, mentor and exemplary editor.! You see, these things promote WikiLove and hopefully this has made your day better. Spread the WikiLove by giving someone else a metaphorical box of chocolates! Enjoy! "Sweets for the sweet."

Happy Valentine's Day from your friend Jenny You have caught me blushing. Many thanks for thinking of me. Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 11:05, 15 February 2021 (UTC) reply

Precious anniversary

Precious

Eight years!

-- Gerda Arendt ( talk) 08:25, 19 February 2021 (UTC) reply

So kind, Gerda, you always remember.
Wishing you a lovely weekend, Gareth.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 15:16, 19 February 2021 (UTC) reply

Also to you, and remembering is so easy with a good list ;) - just returned from a refreshing hike, and put a new pic of last Sunday on my talk. -- Gerda Arendt ( talk) 16:17, 19 February 2021 (UTC) reply

Humor

RE:...at my age, I'm unaware of any "wrong" sex. ^FBDB Forgive me, I couldn't resist; it's Happy Hour here...well, maybe not quite Happy Hour, but it is what you make of it, right? I've been working way too hard. Atsme 💬 📧 17:27, 19 February 2021 (UTC) reply

Yes, sexing kittens can be tricky. Martinevans123 ( talk) 22:30, 19 February 2021 (UTC) reply

I was thinking verbally, as in party, which can either be a noun or a verb with an object. Oh, wait...that made it worse...not literally...I best quit before I lose my head. Oh my - there's no end! Now mind you, this is strictly a grammar exercise...just ask grampar. Atsme 💬 📧 00:56, 20 February 2021 (UTC) reply

Oh, I understood your opening double entendre, Betty, without having to digest your initial sentence above. Nevertheless, I enjoyed reading your second post.—Of course, Martin is the King of the double entendre—Wishing you both a restful weekend.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 10:57, 20 February 2021 (UTC) reply

With the help of Ryan Gilbey in The Grauniad, I can trace my regal heritage back to The Exeter Book, circa AD990! Although these fnarr fnarr jokes may be "just another example of male sexual entitlement", alas. Yes, most of my edits are a load of old cobblers. Martinevans123 ( talk) 11:14, 20 February 2021 (UTC) reply

An apology

I would like to apologise for some of my behaviour recently re: the Line of Duty articles. We have gotten off on the wrong foot and I am sorry for that. Hope we can move forward and work against those who are actually vandalising! - Peterpie123rww ( talk) 14:16, 16 March 2021 (UTC) reply

I am certain that we can, and will. You have the makings of a responsible editor and I look forward to meeting our challenges together.
Please never hesitate to discuss any matter related to WP.
Cheers!
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 14:58, 16 March 2021 (UTC) reply

Line of Duty

If you have a minute, would you look in on the main Line of Duty (TV series) article? A new editor is monkeying with the cast list in order to incorporate a cast list article (which also has issues) and is becoming disruptive. Fresh eyes might help. Thanks, pal! ----Dr.Margi ✉ 10:04, 13 March 2021 (UTC) reply

Yes, I have been following events with horror. Having apparently finally tamed the other new editor over the past week, not to forget your valued input, I had been looking forward to a quiet time. As you can read on Talk:Line of Duty#Split, another proposal, I oppose the concept of yet another list article. So I think, first wait and see if any other users get involved over the weekend.
I am in favour of reinstating the main article as I left it yesterday afternoon, and ignoring the "new list" article. Cheers!
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 11:04, 13 March 2021 (UTC) reply

I have just added to Talk:Line of Duty#Split, another proposal, mentioning you.
Have a lovely weekend!
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 13:27, 13 March 2021 (UTC) reply

Thanks for casting an eye over it all and adding another voice. I finally had to get some sleep (I'm on the west coast of the U.S.), and just weighed in on the latest. The editor really has a lot to learn. I glanced through her(?) talk page history, and it's full of similar problems to what we encountered. At least they're discussing for the moment. ----Dr.Margi ✉ 19:36, 13 March 2021 (UTC) reply

(Epilogue) Toys have been thrown out of pram, the usual spate of "you're wrong, not me!" vernacular issued forth, and articles removed from watch list. Ah, well. That will settle things down. ----Dr.Margi ✉ 00:52, 14 March 2021 (UTC) reply

Let's hope so. But this from the other (hopefully now tamed) editor is still one to monitor.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 11:33, 14 March 2021 (UTC) reply

Yes, I just saw that... and shuddered. ----Dr.Margi ✉ 11:35, 14 March 2021 (UTC) reply

And now there's a new one who doesn't know the rules for season dating. Give me strength. ----Dr.Margi ✉ 12:32, 14 March 2021 (UTC) reply

Yes, on both articles. I need help now on both.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 12:34, 14 March 2021 (UTC) reply

I see that! On iPad. Moving to desktop so I can get on his talk page. Consider yourself warned about edit warring and all that jazz. ;-) ----Dr.Margi ✉ 12:52, 14 March 2021 (UTC) reply

Warning issued to our little friend, and I didn't even template the newbie! ----Dr.Margi ✉ 13:34, 14 March 2021 (UTC) reply

I noticed at the time and now I see he has an invitation to the Teahouse. Good luck there.
It's good working with you.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 17:55, 14 March 2021 (UTC) reply

You, too. We'll take 'em on as a team! (I nearly used a slaying dragons metaphor, then thought better of it.) Have a great rest of the day! ----Dr.Margi ✉ 19:09, 14 March 2021 (UTC) reply

So much for her (?) threat/promising you and me to NEVER edit any of the Line of Duty articles again ... [11]!
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 10:50, 16 March 2021 (UTC) reply

Yup. I'm not surprised. They never make good on their threats. ----Dr.Margi ✉ 11:39, 16 March 2021 (UTC) reply

Well, well, well

New development! Our two problem friends are socks of a long-term (and I do mean long) sockpuppet and have both been blocked. That should make life easier, at least until the next sock turns up. ----Dr.Margi ✉ 05:45, 17 March 2021 (UTC) reply

Well done! I had wondered that it has been a team.
When do you get to watch the first episode? And is it on BBC America?
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 10:27, 17 March 2021 (UTC) reply

It will be on Acorn, I believe. I have to check when it starts. BBC America has never carried it, although its sister AMC ran S1-S3 recently. ----Dr.Margi ✉ 11:30, 17 March 2021 (UTC) reply

Please advise me if your viewing will be later than Sunday and you need to keep away from the WP articles in the interval period.
We are advertisements-free, of course. As Acorn is subscription, does it carry commercials?
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 11:38, 17 March 2021 (UTC) reply

It doesn't, thankfully. We're also getting Bloodlands (Jimmy Nesbitt's new one) either on it or BritBox. I saved the first episode for today. I can't find a release date for Line of Duty yet. I can usually manage to stay unspoiled while I work on the article with a little care; let's see how it goes. ----Dr.Margi ✉ 21:29, 17 March 2021 (UTC) reply

I hope you don't mind my correcting your typo.
We had the final (fourth) episode of this first series last Sunday. I edited there yesterday so I do know that you know [12] the BBC promised over the closing credits that there will be a second.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 10:19, 18 March 2021 (UTC) reply

Not at all. I couldn't remember the correct name! I watched the first episode, and it was very good. Nice to see Lorcan Cranitch after some time. I'm curious to see what Samson and Goliath have to do with it all. Glad to know there will be more. I called friends who are LoD fans and recommended it. ----Dr.Margi ✉ 11:25, 18 March 2021 (UTC) reply

Interesting little exchange just now regarding placement of Kelly McDonald on the cast list. If you have a minute, take a peek. Do we have a new sock, or just a bit of a ninny who's not looking at the cast list carefully? I think the latter, but you can never be sure. ----Dr.Margi ✉ 20:19, 21 March 2021 (UTC) reply

I have just posted this.
Apart from the ping, they seem to have no idea about Talk page etiquette, so probably a newbie.Oh! Not so sure now as this shows. Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 12:16, 22 March 2021 (UTC) reply

Update: Only one edit yesterday and, so far, nothing today.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 12:58, 23 March 2021 (UTC) reply

A hard fought win

Happy Monday Gareth. I was glad that your team persevered and beat the Irish. Leigh Halfpenny looked healthier then I'd seen him in awhile - with the caveat that I didn't get to see last years matches. I've gotten used to sporting events without people in the stands but I have to say I really missed hearing the Welsh fans singing during the match. Have a great week! MarnetteD| Talk 05:17, 8 February 2021 (UTC) reply

I am indeed a very happy man. An enthralling finish to the best match of the opening weekend. So pleased you were able to watch.
Although the injury count is serious with at least four Welsh players not fit for next weekend [13]
I feel very sorry for Dan Lydiate, first return to the team since November 2018, lasting only 13 minutes.
All the best, Michael.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 11:48, 8 February 2021 (UTC) reply

Not seen such an injury-laden match for quite a while. I lost count of the HIAs. We don't really mind losing to the Irish. They payed well and could have won? But a superb first Six Nations try from Louis Rees-Zammit. Martinevans123 ( talk) 11:56, 8 February 2021 (UTC) reply

Yes, I notice you have contributed to his WP article significantly. Cheers!
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 12:00, 8 February 2021 (UTC) reply

Haha. If he carries on like this, he may be WP:DYK material! Martinevans123 ( talk) 12:02, 8 February 2021 (UTC) reply

Could well be!
Must add too that Scotland's win against "the old enemy" still keeps me smiling.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 12:07, 8 February 2021 (UTC) reply

Yes. Let's hope they do a full series. Martinevans123 ( talk) 12:27, 8 February 2021 (UTC) reply

For those who are wondering what Martin started here ...
The 20-year-old produced a finish in the corner with a touch of class as he rode Tadhg Furlong's tackle in mid-air before grounding the ball with an outstretched arm.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 12:36, 8 February 2021 (UTC) reply

That's two

Congrats on another tough win. I may have to stop watching with a minute left to go because, for the second week in a row, they seem to want to give the other team every chance to win the match. Happy Valentine's Day Gareth. MarnetteD| Talk 06:16, 14 February 2021 (UTC) reply

Thank you Michael for that. Remember, there were only six days since the previous match and one of those days they were neither resting nor training but traveling. Are you watching live this year or is it the same as two years ago?
Martin, two more superb, almost magical tries from Louis Rees-Zammit. He certainly was The Man of the Match [14].
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 10:37, 14 February 2021 (UTC) reply

Both brilliant tries. And he helped Williams'. The tightest of margins, after Callum Sheedy sadly missed two of his kicks, quite a nail-biting last 10 minutes. Maybe Zander Fagerson was unlucky, but wasn't a very wise move. Martinevans123 ( talk) 11:23, 14 February 2021 (UTC) reply

The first two matches have not been live but at least they were aired on the same day. I avoid any Wikipedia pages about the tourney on those days. That final try by Rees-Zammit was a thing of beauty. A combination of speed and power. Just amazing. MarnetteD| Talk 21:41, 14 February 2021 (UTC) reply

@ Michael & Martin,
... and his astonishing kick to touch towards the end of the match; so perfectly struck.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 11:14, 15 February 2021 (UTC) reply

Yes, perfectly placed. Although someone thought it might have been a slice. lol Martinevans123 ( talk) 11:23, 15 February 2021 (UTC) reply

I know. Isn't that typical of him!
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 11:28, 15 February 2021 (UTC) reply

Is this sensible?

@ Michael and @ Martin.
The risk of injury always lurks. Wales have been hit so hard in each match. I cannot believe keeping match fit is better than a little rest.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 15:11, 19 February 2021 (UTC) reply

Thanks for the link Gareth. That is an ugh (and ugly) situation. It can't be any fun to watch a match where you are holding your breath and keeping your fingers crossed that they don't get hurt. MarnetteD| Talk 15:54, 19 February 2021 (UTC) reply

Hmm, good question. I'd probably let them play for Glynneath and Bargoed. But for Gloucester and Bath?? No way!! Martinevans123 ( talk) 19:07, 19 February 2021 (UTC) reply

Phew!
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 10:40, 20 February 2021 (UTC) reply

Phew indeed! MarnetteD| Talk 20:34, 20 February 2021 (UTC) reply

and three

I was a little worried because they were leading at half time - just kidding :-) More strong play on their part so congrats to them for the triple crown and now they can focus on the grand slam. MarnetteD| Talk 22:48, 27 February 2021 (UTC) reply

So glad you were able to watch and enjoy. What a result! And it is Saint David's Day tomorrow. So happy.
Italy next on March 13 in Rome and the finale in Paris on March 20. Interesting how often it is that the scheduled final match is between the two strongest teams. All the best! Gareth.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 16:50, 28 February 2021 (UTC) reply

That went well

A dominant performance Gareth. Yes I know it was only the Italians (will they ever win a match in this tourney?) still they seem to have grown stronger as a team with each game. Enjoy your Sunday :-) MarnetteD| Talk 01:30, 14 March 2021 (UTC) reply

... and no injuries. Cheers Michael!
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 18:46, 14 March 2021 (UTC) reply

Dag nab it

That was a crazy last 10 minutes G. Rooting big time for the Scots this Friday. Cheers. MarnetteD| Talk 21:20, 21 March 2021 (UTC) reply

I agree, Michael, and I am still suffering.
Wishing you a good week post spring equinox.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 11:43, 22 March 2021 (UTC) reply

Congrats!!

I think this is the most unique way to win the Six Nations that I've seen Gareth. Congrats to the whole team and their fans! I'm curious how the presentation of the cup is going to be handled. Is it the first time it didn't happen on the field at the end of the match? I hope your weekend is enjoyable as all get out! MarnetteD| Talk 15:26, 27 March 2021 (UTC) reply

Regrettably it's Behind Closed Doors **wipes tear from eye** y'all. Martinevans123 ( talk) 15:40, 27 March 2021 (UTC) reply

Thanks M. I wondered whether the entire team will be there. My thought was some of them may have matches with the club teams that would prevent them joining the celebration. Cheers. MarnetteD| Talk 15:55, 27 March 2021 (UTC) reply

I think you are right. They just Tweeted: [15] "Tlysau sy'n cynrychioli ein gwerthfawrogiad o'ch cefnogaeth." At least there's a good few of the team there. I counted 30! Martinevans123 ( talk) 16:07, 27 March 2021 (UTC) reply

Not including Callum Sheedy who was busy winning the match for the Bears! Martinevans123 ( talk) 10:00, 28 March 2021 (UTC) reply

Good afternoon, Michael and Martin. As I have only just turned on my pc since early yesterday, thank you both for this post. Very enjoyable.
I had my second jab at my doctor's surgery yesterday afternoon.
Wishing you both a good week ahead!
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 12:23, 28 March 2021 (UTC) reply

Hooray for your shot G. I'm still on the waiting list as our snows have delayed things. I'm kinda hoping that means I can get the J&J vaccine so I will only need one jab. Have a stupendous week!! MarnetteD| Talk 17:43, 28 March 2021 (UTC) reply

Warning at Line of Duty (series 6) talk page

Hi Gareth,

I wasn't sure if you meant to post your warning at Talk:Line of Duty (series 6)#Warning as a general message to editors of the article or if you intended it to go on an individual editor's talk page instead? Best wishes! JezGrove ( talk) 18:26, 12 April 2021 (UTC) reply

Hi Jez. Today, I removed the pinged user name as it no longer has relevance. The part referring to copyvio is best left there, at least until the end of the series broadcast. Cheers!
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 18:39, 12 April 2021 (UTC) reply

Hi Gareth. Good to see you around WP - hope all is well with you. Spoier alert, but I think I've found out who H is... :D Take care! Lugnuts ^{Fire Walk with Me} 08:25, 18 April 2021 (UTC) reply

Ha, ha! I see what you mean. "Portrayed as a snobbish, self-centered character ... is unpopular with his crewmates and is often the target of insults and general ridicule."
BTW did you watch this?
Yes, I'm fine as I trust you are. Three weeks ago yesterday, I had my second jab, so I'm fit to go.
Cheers!
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 09:59, 18 April 2021 (UTC) reply

Hehe, yes I did watch HIGNFY. He did an excellent job as host, esp. being one rank senior than Hislop and Merton! Good to hear you're well. About a month or so before I get my second jab for me. Bring it on! Lugnuts ^{Fire Walk with Me} 10:06, 18 April 2021 (UTC) reply

Any mention of H means I'll humming this song for the rest of the day :-) I've had my vaccine as well so I'm ready to stay home and edit Wikipedia - wait how is that any different from before - heehee. Best wishes to you both. MarnetteD| Talk 11:02, 18 April 2021 (UTC) reply

That's good to hear Michael. Are you up to speed with Line of Duty?
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 14:06, 18 April 2021 (UTC) reply

Not yet G. In a sign of technology changes I used to buy the DVDs from Amazon UK and then get to watch the episodes before they aired over here (same goes for Call the Midwife and Endeavour) but now they seem to be moving to streaming services and I have to wait until they show up on the ones that I subscribe to. Cheers. MarnetteD| Talk 20:09, 18 April 2021 (UTC) reply

Replying to Michael. BritBox are set to exclusively premiere the sixth series in the United States and Canada in May 2021.
Cheers!
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 15:33, 23 April 2021 (UTC) reply

Thanks for letting me know. As ever that means I have to stay away from wikiarticles about the series until then to avoid spoilers ;-) Hmmm seems I will hear Alex Kingston/River Song's voice whenever I use that word for the rest of my life :-D Have a great weekend. MarnetteD| Talk 15:53, 23 April 2021 (UTC) reply

Recommended listening

[16] . Russian Peasant album - Alan Pasqua. Hope you're well! † Encyclopædius 12:01, 21 April 2021 (UTC) reply

Yes thank you and I trust you are too.
I have been taking a complete break from my PC for the past four days, so have just found this. I am listening to and enjoying, the album as I type. Good of you to think of me. All the best,
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 12:00, 22 April 2021 (UTC) reply

Glad you enjoyed it! † Encyclopædius 17:31, 23 April 2021 (UTC) reply

Happy Birthday! and Line of Duty discussion

Happy Happy Gareth. I stumbled on this gem from 1977 a couple weeks ago and thought I'd share it with you. It isn't a birthday song but it is a ton o' fun. Enjoy the rest of your day. MarnetteD| Talk 13:09, 28 April 2021 (UTC) reply

Very amusing; thanks Michael, it reminded me of The Singing Detective. And thank you for the email. As ever, great value. Cheers!
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 15:44, 28 April 2021 (UTC) reply

Assuming that's correct, Grattis på Födelsedagen! Gråbergs Gråa Sång ( talk) 15:40, 28 April 2021 (UTC) reply

( edit conflict) I am now translating that,thanks to Google.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 15:44, 28 April 2021 (UTC) reply

... and I got Best wishes for your birthday!
Yes good friend. Correct, as shown at the top of this Talk page.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 15:48, 28 April 2021 (UTC) reply

A bleated very happy birthday! Hope you had a good one. Just over a hour to go before the H-bomb. Quite literally, enjoy the show. Lugnuts ^{Fire Walk with Me} 19:00, 2 May 2021 (UTC) reply

A bleated Happy Birthday to ewe. Gråbergs Gråa Sång ( talk) 20:28, 2 May 2021 (UTC) reply

A good episode 7, leaving it wide open for more. Surely the BBC will commission more? It cries out for at least another series. You may not have noticed this.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 15:07, 3 May 2021 (UTC) reply

Agreed! So many lose ends to tie up. I thought it was great, in stark contrast to most of the doom-mongers on Twitter, etc. Who promoted Buckles? Is Nesbitt's character really dead? What about Osbourne and Charmical? Got to be another series. Nice link as well - didn't see this. Lugnuts ^{Fire Walk with Me} 16:16, 3 May 2021 (UTC) reply

Mercurio has more to come on Marcus Thurwell (Nesbitt) – all that advance promotion to then just appear in two photographs. Really? I think he still alive and he is H and Buckles is more likely to be his deputy.
Come on BBC, commission two more series!
You may not have spotted this interview
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 11:26, 5 May 2021 (UTC) reply

Line of Duty in the USA

Eureka! Line of Duty S6 has begun in the US. Thankfully, it's on a streaming service, because I have to wait to watch the first episode until my grades go in on Wednesday. Then, I'm ready! And along those lines, I have a question: what do you think of the cast table in the main article? I loathe those things other than in cast articles and WP guidance is preference is for narrative v. tables. What do you think? ----Dr.Margi ✉ 12:49, 21 May 2021 (UTC) reply

Great to hear from you!
It will not disappoint. I just want to hear that the BBC has ordered another two series.
Regarding that table, I was initially horrified. It did not need changing. I decided to hold my fire and wait for others to react. Nothing has happened. Are we the only two who want it reversed? Should we start a discussion?
Cheers!
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 13:00, 21 May 2021 (UTC) reply

Just finished the series!! ----Dr.Margi ✉ 00:04, 30 June 2021 (UTC) reply

Long time no talk

Hello Gareth - how have you been? Glad to see you're still around - you were of great assistance to me when I first started editing here! I've returned from a bit of an on-and-off break - was focusing on my university studies, but it's very good to be back. Patient Zero ^talk 00:32, 24 June 2021 (UTC) reply

Hello my young friend! It's good to hear from you. Thank you for those kind words. I Am fine ... all's well with me.
I forget what you are studying. Remind me.
All the best!
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 12:18, 26 June 2021 (UTC) reply

Postscript Our previous contact is the first item on the table of contents above.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 12:27, 26 June 2021 (UTC) reply

It’s good to hear from you also! Glad to hear all is well. :) I’ve just graduated - I was a Law student, but I’ll be studying Criminology and Criminal Justice for my Masters! Patient Zero ^talk 18:09, 26 June 2021 (UTC) reply

"The crowd are on the pitch...they think it's all over" !!

Hello Gareth. Hope you are keeping well. A very popular name at the moment! Hope you are enjoying the footy, even without the "man with the man-bun". Martinevans123 ( talk) 17:55, 8 July 2021 (UTC) reply

Hello Martin, good friend, thanks for thinking of me. I have cut right back on WP in recent months. I started to realise that it can be a ridiculous waste of my time.
Healthwise, I am feeling great and I hope you are too. All the best! Gareth
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 19:50, 10 July 2021 (UTC) reply

Haha. Yes, it can be! Very glad to hear you are well. Best wishes. Martinevans123 ( talk) 21:04, 10 July 2021 (UTC) reply

The Welsh are taking over

Wikipedia:Teahouse#Golygu_ar_declyn_symudol_Golygiad_gwe_symudol Gråbergs Gråa Sång ( talk) 10:03, 16 July 2021 (UTC) reply

Thanks, Gråbs, for pointing to that discussion. Newyddion rhyfeddol (amazing news) as Martin says. Cheers to you both!
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 13:39, 16 July 2021 (UTC) reply

Mae'n digwydd, gallaf deimlo fy hun yn troi Cymraeg... Cân lwyd fynydd lwyd ( talk) 10:08, 17 July 2021 (UTC) reply

Mewn Cymru mae gennym afonydd o laeth! Martinevans123 ( talk) 10:23, 17 July 2021 (UTC) reply

That does sound Totally Welsh. Gråbergs Gråa Sång ( talk) 11:02, 17 July 2021 (UTC) reply

Have you seen this?

Hello Gareth. I hope you are well. Getta load of this website. I'm not O/C enough to have done all this research on my own but I'm glad that others are. Make sure to check out their info about Blake's 7 as well. Here is another one that I just stumbled across. Cheers. MarnetteD| Talk 18:59, 30 July 2021 (UTC) reply

Hi again G. This morning I found this gem. Must be nice to have the cash to indulge your hobby :-) MarnetteD| Talk 16:30, 31 July 2021 (UTC) reply

Hello Michael. Good to hear from you and thanks for the links.
You may not have noticed, but I have cut right back on WP in recent months. I started to realise that it can be a ridiculous waste of my time.
Healthwise, I am feeling great and I hope you are too. All the best! Gareth
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 15:12, 1 August 2021 (UTC) reply

I had seen you mention that you were editing less G. I am glad you are well. Things are okay here especially since the high heat we were experiencing fell off this weekend. Cheers! MarnetteD| Talk 19:27, 1 August 2021 (UTC) reply

Oops I forgot to say I'm glad you enjoyed the links. I also need to add that your work around here over the years is much appreciated. I am happy that you are enjoying your life in the real world!!! MarnetteD| Talk 20:05, 1 August 2021 (UTC) reply

Thanks Michael for this. All the best!
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 11:17, 6 August 2021 (UTC) reply

Ed Bickert quintet

Recommended listening Ed Bickert 5: At Toronto's Bourbon Street, gem of a live album! † Encyclopædius 13:48, 19 August 2021 (UTC) reply

Thanks for your telling me. Cheers!
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 14:38, 20 August 2021 (UTC) reply

Gerda's October corner

October songs

Today: DYK #1700, and I uploaded more images, mostly blue and green, for hope. -- Gerda Arendt ( talk) 12:36, 8 October 2021 (UTC) reply

Today, mostly black&white, and standing upright as Psalm 15 says -- Gerda Arendt ( talk) 20:29, 10 October 2021 (UTC) reply

Many thanks for thinking of me, Dear Gerda.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 17:21, 12 October 2021 (UTC) reply

I did that again ;) - today: see yourself, read about a hymn praying to not be on earth in vain, about a comics artist whose characters have character (another collaboration of the "perennial gang", broken by one of us banned), and in memory of the last prima donna assoluta, Edita Gruberová. I had to go to two grave sites last week, one who died now, one who died 10 years ago, so standing upright and in black seems appropriate. More colours - but subdued - can be had on hikes, - updated. -- Gerda Arendt ( talk) 13:48, 20 October 2021 (UTC) reply

Today: memories in friendship -- Gerda Arendt ( talk) 13:53, 28 October 2021 (UTC) reply

Thank you, Gerda for the linking. Today we return to GMT. I am pleased.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 12:03, 31 October 2021 (UTC) reply

Joyous Season

I wish that you may have a very Happy Holiday! Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Hogmanay, Festivus or your hemisphere's Solstice, this is a special time of year for almost everyone! May the New Year provide you joy and fulfillment! Thanks for everything you do here. Gråbergs Gråa Sång ( talk) 11:38, 20 December 2021 (UTC) reply

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Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas, Gareth Griffith-Jones! Or Season's Greetings or Happy Winter Solstice! As the year winds to a close, I would like to take a moment to recognize your hard work and offer heartfelt gratitude for all you do for Wikipedia. May this Holiday Season bring you nothing but joy, health and prosperity. Onel5969 TT me 22:56, 21 December 2021 (UTC) reply

Nadolig llawen a blwyddyn newydd dda

		Nadolig llawen a blwyddyn newydd dda
		So here's some Jingle Wings and some Jingle Navidad Cubana and some Bryn and some Crickmore:Crewe just for you!! Very best wishes for Christmas and the New Year. Hope you are keeping well. Martinevans123 ( talk) 23:04, 21 December 2021 (UTC) reply

Not seen you around for a while, Gareth. I do hope you are ok. Martinevans123 ( talk) 16:19, 2 January 2022 (UTC) reply

Merry Christmas!

~~~ Merry Christmas! ~~~
Joyeux Noël! ~ Buon Natale! ~ Vrolijk Kerstfeest! ~ Frohe Weihnachten!
¡Feliz Navidad! ~ Feliz Natal! ~ Καλά Χριστούγεννα! ~ Hyvää Joulua!
God Jul! ~ Glædelig Jul! ~ Linksmų Kalėdų! ~ Priecīgus Ziemassvētkus!
Häid Jõule! ~ Wesołych Świąt! ~ Boldog Karácsonyt! ~ Veselé Vánoce!
Veselé Vianoce! ~ Crăciun Fericit! ~ Sretan Božić! ~ С Рождеством!
শুভ বড়দিন! ~ 圣诞节快乐！~ メリークリスマス！~ 메리 크리스마스!
สุขสันต์วันคริสต์มาส! ~ Selamat Hari Natal! ~ Giáng sinh an lành!
Весела Коледа!

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Merry Christmas!

Dear Gareth,
Merry Christmas and all very best wishes to you for a Happy New Year in 2022, in good health, joyfulness, and a sense of achievement, including here at the Wiki!
With kind regards;
Patrick. ツ Pdebee. ^{(talk)(become old-fashioned!)} 10:05, 25 December 2021 (UTC) reply

Happy New Year!

Gareth Griffith-Jones,
Thanks for your contributions to Wikipedia, and a Happy New Year to you and yours! 7&6=thirteen ( ☎) 15:05, 1 January 2022 (UTC) reply

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Hello Gareth?

Not seen you around for a while, Gareth. I do hope you are ok. Kindest regards. Martinevans123 ( talk) 16:45, 12 February 2022 (UTC) reply

I'm worried. I hope he checks in with us soon. Atsme 💬 📧 17:05, 13 February 2022 (UTC) reply

It's not unusual for Gareth to leave his computer off for periods, though this three months is a long period of absence. I have emailed him in the hope his email address hasn't changed since the link was removed. Tony Holkham (Talk) 17:11, 13 February 2022 (UTC) reply

I'm a bit worried too, as he usually responds quite promptly. Thank you, Tony, for contacting Gareth by email, as he might perhaps monitor that more frequently than his Wikipedia talk page. With kind regards to all;
Patrick. ツ Pdebee. ^{(talk)(become old-fashioned!)} 17:22, 13 February 2022 (UTC) reply

February songs

frozen

miss you, too - Valentine's Day edition, with spring flowers and plenty of music -- Gerda Arendt ( talk) 21:10, 14 February 2022 (UTC) reply

Precious anniversary

Precious

Nine years!

I read our conversation back then, about he was despised, and am still moved, - thank you for inspiration! -- Gerda Arendt ( talk) 08:36, 19 February 2022 (UTC) reply

After nearly four months I am back online

Dear Martin, Tony, Betty, Patrick, Michael, and Gerda,
Thank you for all your contributions here. It was my computer that expired on 27 November 2021, not me (!)
With no access to emailing, replacement was a handicap. I finally bit the bullet and purchased a very inexpensive pc yesterday. This means I'm struggling now with the keyboard after such a long absence.
A shame that Wales did not win against England in the Six Nations and what a dreadful performance against Ireland!
I have been fit and well throughout the Covid period (which is refusing to end).
On the contrary, it is very much still a danger to those approaching their ninth decade.
All the best to all of you!
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 10:01, 19 March 2022 (UTC) reply

Hello Gareth!! Great news! And there's always Wales vs Italy this afternoon! Martinevans123 ( talk) 10:04, 19 March 2022 (UTC) reply

Welcome back, - finally a good news (having to write about artists who died day after day)! -- Gerda Arendt ( talk) 10:05, 19 March 2022 (UTC) reply

Delight and relief, Gareth. Best wishes, Tony. Tony Holkham (Talk) 10:10, 19 March 2022 (UTC) reply

Wonderfully reassuring news, Gareth! Welcome back and very best wishes to you, including with the new computer!
With kind regards; Patrick. ツ Pdebee. ^{(talk)(become old-fashioned!)} 11:03, 19 March 2022 (UTC) reply

With heart-filled joy, and the kind of relief even Alka Seltzer cannot bring, welcome back, my Wikifriend!! Atsme 💬 📧 13:08, 19 March 2022 (UTC) reply

Good to see you back Gareth! IMHO being overly concerned about Covid, even for those at greater risk, is as much a threat as the disease itself. Even most oldies come through unscathed. However you are justifiably concerned about Welsh Rugby.... SovalValtos ( talk) 13:44, 19 March 2022 (UTC) reply

Ange Capuozzo is a hero it seems! Exciting match. Seven years since Italy have won a match and they beat the reigning champions, by a single point, with the last kick of the game. Martinevans123 ( talk) 16:12, 19 March 2022 (UTC) reply

Thanks for the ping G. This is the absolute best news in weeks and weeks. I am sorry for the computer troubles but am so very glad that you are well. Cheers. MarnetteD| Talk 16:38, 19 March 2022 (UTC) reply

Good to hear! Gråbergs Gråa Sång ( talk) 23:26, 19 March 2022 (UTC) reply

Good morning Gareth - hope you are well. Just saw your contributions pop up via another user's talkpage. A few weeks back I was going to ask you for help on an AfD of a Welsh sportsperson, but saw you were no longer active (at that time). Anyway, great to see you back here. I think the AfD was a keep, too. Hurrah! Lugnuts ^{Fire Walk with Me} 07:45, 1 May 2022 (UTC) reply

Good to hear from you, old friend. Always glad to help. I'm wondering now who it is that you want to give a red card.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( talk) ( contribs) 16:30, 1 May 2022 (UTC) reply

Car 54 where are you?

Are you pulling an April Fool's joke on us by disappearing again? 😄 Could use your input at Project Dogs. Atsme 💬 📧 15:54, 1 April 2022 (UTC) reply

Ha, ha! No, I'm very much here at your command. Please give me a link to whatever it is that you desire!
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( contribs) ( talk) 13:18, 2 April 2022 (UTC) reply

Nothing in particular. We miss you over at project dogs where there are several discussions and an RfC. Atsme 💬 📧 13:27, 2 April 2022 (UTC) reply

Not totally Craith

Forget your Nordic noir... Did you catch the re-run of the now translated Cymru noir?? Martinevans123 ( talk) 10:33, 24 April 2022 (UTC) reply

@ Martin. Yes and the second series. Both excellent. I missed the first series and I'm hoping it will come to BBC iPlayer. We can certainly teach those Scandies a lesson.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( talk) ( contribs) 14:39, 24 April 2022 (UTC) reply

@ Martin. Hooray! YES, all three series are on the BBC iPlayer.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( talk) ( contribs) 14:59, 24 April 2022 (UTC) reply

Happy Happy!!

Here is wishing you a very happy birthday Gareth. I did send a JLawson ecard as well but then realized I forgot to ask whether you got a new email address after your computer problems. If you did feel free to update me off-wiki. I hope you day is truly wonderful. Cheers. MarnetteD| Talk 02:58, 28 April 2022 (UTC) reply

Thank you Michael for the ecard. Always charming. My email address has not altered. Cheers!
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( talk) ( contribs) 15:35, 28 April 2022 (UTC) reply

Happy Birthday!

Dear Gareth,
And many happy returns of the day! I hope you’ll have a pleasant one, enjoying the idea of being twenty for the fourth time!
With kind regards;
Patrick. ツ Pdebee. ^{(talk)(become old-fashioned!)} 05:25, 28 April 2022 (UTC) reply

Patrick, thank you for remembering. You were up early posting this! Cheers!
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( talk) ( contribs) 15:39, 28 April 2022 (UTC) reply

Happy Birthday!

Happy special birthday, good friend. Yours, Tony Tony Holkham (Talk) 08:59, 28 April 2022 (UTC) reply

I love the Monet. Thank you Tony for your kindness. Cheers!
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( talk) ( contribs) 15:43, 28 April 2022 (UTC) reply

Indeed a Happy Birthday!

Hoping the above know what they are talking about. Swedish gratulations from User:Gråbergs Gråa Sång 09:39, 28 April 2022 (UTC) reply

Many thanks Grabs. Cheers!
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( talk) ( contribs) 15:52, 28 April 2022 (UTC) reply

I seldom know what I am taking about, but Happy Birthday!! also Gareth. Martinevans123 ( talk) 11:35, 28 April 2022 (UTC) reply

Cheers Martin! My longest UK friend on Wikipedia.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( talk) ( contribs) 15:52, 28 April 2022 (UTC) reply

How did I miss your bday, Gareth? So you're a Taurus - 2 days after my daughter's bday. Here's a bit of trivia for you - I actually pre-planned for her to be a Taurus - seriously! And it worked. It's the gift that keeps on giving!! Happy Belated Birthday, Gareth! Keep 'em coming!! Atsme 💬 📧 22:07, 9 May 2022 (UTC) reply

Many thanks, Betty, better late than never! Glad your plan worked ... what is her name?
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( talk) ( contribs) 10:08, 12 May 2022 (UTC) reply

Her name is Rebecca (apologies, but some of the dates and other facts in that article are incorrect) but she and both her daughters, Madison & Camden, are accomplished equestrians. Maddie helped her OSU EquestrianTeam set a record for Oklahoma State University, and was honored with Horseman of the Year. She is a Sophomore this year, academically brilliant, and a dedicated and hard worker (and I'm extremely prejudiced ). Her baby sister, Camden, (now 11 yo) is cleaning up, too. She just started showing and has done very well. Ok, must get back to work fixing the mess that has become Pit bull. Your presence at Project Dogs is always appreciated. Atsme 💬 📧 12:46, 12 May 2022 (UTC) reply

I know it's a few days late, but happy birthday, Gareth! Long time no see. Hope you're keeping well? Patient Zero ^talk 08:25, 12 May 2022 (UTC) reply

Cheers Patient Zero! Thank you. Yes, I'm doing alright and I missed the COVID.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( talk) ( contribs) 10:14, 12 May 2022 (UTC) reply

I'm very glad to hear! :-) That is lucky. I've caught it twice this year - can't say it was a pleasant experience on either occasion, but I am feeling a lot better now! Patient Zero ^talk 02:51, 13 May 2022 (UTC) reply

• Happy Birthday, Gareth! I have no idea how or why so many people know your birthday, but I saw it keep popping up on my watchlist so I'd like to chime in and wish you many happy returns of the day! Softlavender ( talk) 09:30, 12 May 2022 (UTC) reply

Thank you Softlavender. Lovely to hear from you. All the best to the three of you!
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( talk) ( contribs) 10:31, 12 May 2022 (UTC) reply

Missed this, sorry! We're both a Taurus then! ♦ Dr. Blofeld 19:18, 12 May 2022 (UTC) reply

Beegie Adair

Hope you're well Gareth. Love this album "My Romance" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0uioz4L-6U. Doesn't have a lot of the technically difficult runs and reharmonization you get from a lot of jazz pianists, but love the purity of sound and simplicity. It's a great album, very relaxing. ♦ Dr. Blofeld 19:17, 12 May 2022 (UTC) reply

Question about Level 5 Scottish football

See Andrew Murphy (Scottish footballer) – from what I've gathered using Google, he is a level 5 (regional) player, not a League player. Soccer Base doesn't provide much info but I'm not familiar enough with Scottish soccer to know if it's a RS. The BLP was deleted previously. Your thoughts? Atsme 💬 📧 11:43, 19 May 2022 (UTC) ^Adding: Found these stats. He played in the FA cup which appears to be notable enough for him to have an article. 12:02, 19 May 2022 (UTC) reply

You must be comfusing me with another of your countless admirers, Betty. I know NOTHING about football/soccer, let alone Scottish players. Only Wales and Rugby Union could I comment on.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( talk) ( contribs) 16:02, 20 May 2022 (UTC) reply

• No problem, G - the project team educated me as best they could. Atsme 💬 📧 16:13, 20 May 2022 (UTC) reply

Hey!

Haven't talked to you in awhile, so I thought I'd come by and say hey! Hope you are well. Jenhawk777 15:08, 3 June 2022 (UTC) reply

Thanks for this, Jenny. Yes, I'm well and looking forward to the summer weather which is not too apparent here just now. Wishing you all the best!
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( talk) ( contribs) 09:35, 4 June 2022 (UTC) reply

Summer starts in May here. Spring starts in February and fall lasts into November/December. My winter is basically January. I love warm weather and garden pretty much year round. The beach is a 45 minute drive. A lot of people like the cold weather and don't like it hot - and boy does it get hot in July and August - but I love it. What articles have you been working on? I have been involved in a couple controversial ones, but I think I have worked it all through - I now have two of them instead of the one I started with! Life on Wikipedia! Jenhawk777 ( talk) 15:23, 4 June 2022 (UTC) reply

I envy you with your predictable seasons; the British Isles weather is anything but that. We can have four seasons in one day. It has all to do with our position in the Atlantic Ocean and the Jet stream. I love the sunshine too and do not enjoy cold weather.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( talk) ( contribs) 16:52, 4 June 2022 (UTC) reply

I have lived in places like that where you get up in the morning and put on a jacket and then have to carry it around when you take it off in the afternoon! It makes life interesting! I do not understand people who like cold, but I acknowledge them! I just finished doing a GA review on an article I found interesting that was really easy - very odd! Been having a difficult time in RL, so maybe I was due. Jenhawk777 ( talk) 17:09, 4 June 2022 (UTC) reply

That's good about your editing success, Jenny. Sorry to read that in RL.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( talk) ( contribs) 17:17, 4 June 2022 (UTC) reply

Editor input from someone with film or tv cast list experience

I picked up your info from the Film project as I need some input from someone with film (or tv) cast list experience, and preferably someone who is currently active. Looking through Film project members, you jumped out because you indicated specifically "cast lists" next to your username, so I hope you don't mind me reaching out.

I do a lot of TV editing, and am more recently doing a lot of film as last year I got involved in trying to revive the Westerns project so there's a lot of cross-over. I'm currently trying to clean up assessments and also to move some of the stubs forward to start-class articles. A lot of those are silent films. That's the backstory. Here's where I need some input.

Working on Behind Two Guns, it came to light that some cast names are listed differently between the film's credits and one of the article sources (AFI). I changed this and was reverted. I undid the reversion with a footnote explaining the discrepancy. That was also reverted. We're at an impasse as the other editor contends that if a secondary source lists even incorrect info, the primary source (the film's actual credits) is of no regard - it must be listed as stated in the secondary source (which, btw, does not actually cite the cast - it's citing other info). I disagree since both TV and Film MOS indicates that the work is a primary source for itself and that both plot and cast info come from the work (with the exception of things that are not verifiable, such as lost films, cast names that differ than as credited, etc).

The discussion is Talk:Behind Two Guns#Character names, if you would be willing to take a look at the discussion and offer your input one way or the other. I'm willing to be told I'm incorrect on this point, but I've done a lot of editing in TV and Film both and I'm pretty confident in my position. TIA for anything you can offer. ButlerBlog ( talk) 17:26, 12 July 2022 (UTC) reply

Excellent choice, Butlerblog, Gareth was my mentor back when I first joined WP. I am more than willing to have him act as the arbiter in this. I trust his judgement. Onel5969 ^{TT me} 19:03, 12 July 2022 (UTC) reply

Thanks, Onel5969! As I'm sure you know, it can be hard to find someone in a given project group that is actually active; but there are also a lot of less experienced editors, so I was primarily looking for someone with the necessary relevant experience. More importantly, I hope you feel I portrayed things fairly. I'm not trying to be disparaging of you in my disagreement in any way. I'm only disagreeing on the content, not the editor nor the action taken. ButlerBlog ( talk) 19:26, 12 July 2022 (UTC) reply

This is a tricky one to answer. I appreciate that you must have applied considerable vigour but rules must be observed and Onel5969 is correct in his reverting your cast list editing. Perhaps you could add a new section to include your findings in prose, providing you have complied with WP:RS Cheers to you both!
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( talk) ( contribs) 13:56, 13 July 2022 (UTC) reply

Thanks for you sage input, Gareth. Hope all is well with you. Onel5969 ^{TT me} 20:46, 13 July 2022 (UTC) reply

@ Onel5969, All okay with me ... still avoided COVID19, although the UK is @ one in twenty this week. Do hope you are keeping well.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( talk) ( contribs) 13:47, 15 July 2022 (UTC) reply

OK, that's fine. But then I'm hoping you can explain to me why/how this reconciles with WP:PRIMARY #3, as well as MOS:FILMCAST (and to a related extent MOS:TVCAST). Since MOS:FILM considers films to be a primary source about themselves and that both plot summaries and cast listings come from the primary source as credited, how can a verifiable fact be considered original research? ButlerBlog ( talk) 16:57, 15 July 2022 (UTC) reply

I am sorry to have to tell you that at the age of 80, I am not inclined to spend more time on this. You asked me to adjudicate between Onel5969 and yourself on an editing dispute. I have done all that is required on that.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( talk) ( contribs) 16:13, 16 July 2022 (UTC) reply

Hello?

How are you Mr. G-J? Would you be so kind as to catch-up on the announcements at WT:WikiProject Dogs?? Our dog project is sleeping like a dog. Atsme 💬 📧 19:49, 25 September 2022 (UTC) reply

I'm fine. Just looked at the project page. Cannot find "the announcements" though.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( talk) ( contribs) 11:09, 26 September 2022 (UTC) reply

The Nearness of You

Recommended listening! Hope you're well. ♦ Dr. Blofeld 14:22, 9 November 2022 (UTC) reply

Thanks for the link. Truly magical! Yes, I'm well as I trust you are too, dear friend.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( talk) ( contribs) 12:09, 19 November 2022 (UTC) reply

Glad you enjoyed it Gareth! Certainly the best interpretation of that tune I've seen! Yes I'm in great health thanks and keeping very fit! ♦ Dr. Blofeld 13:02, 20 November 2022 (UTC) reply

Good to know that you are.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( talk) ( contribs) 13:56, 23 November 2022 (UTC) reply

God Jul! Nadolig Llawen!

Hello Gareth Griffith-Jones: Enjoy the holiday season and winter solstice if it's occurring in your area of the world, and thanks for your work to maintain, improve and expand Wikipedia. Cheers, Gråbergs Gråa Sång ( talk) 13:38, 21 December 2022 (UTC) reply

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Hello my very good friend; great to hear from you, as always. You are always early with your greeting and this year you are the first. Please be assured that I am wishing you all the best for the holiday ad 2023.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( talk) ( contribs) 16:26, 21 December 2022 (UTC) reply

Merry Christmas!

	Merry Christmas, Gareth Griffith-Jones
	Or Season's Greetings or Happy Winter Solstice! Old friend, as the year winds to a close, I would like to take a moment to recognize your hard work and offer heartfelt gratitude for all you do for Wikipedia, and for you kind guidance over the years. May this Holiday Season bring you and yours nothing but joy, health and prosperity. Onel5969 TT me 20:07, 20 December 2022 (UTC) reply

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Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2023!

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Dear Gareth,
I hope you are keeping well and in good cheer? All is well here, and I feel very lucky to be one of your colleagues and to be able to enjoy working with you, even if only occasionally. I look forward to more of it in the coming year, should our paths cross again on some article or other.
Until then, I send my very best wishes to you for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in 2023, in good health, joyful spirits, and a sense of achievement in all that you do, here in Wikipedia and in real life.
With kind regards;
Patrick. ツ Pdebee. ^{(talk)(become old-fashioned!)} 12:00, 23 December 2022 (UTC) reply

Merry Christmas!

~~~ Merry Christmas! ~~~
Joyeux Noël! ~ Buon Natale! ~ Vrolijk Kerstfeest! ~ Frohe Weihnachten!
¡Feliz Navidad! ~ Feliz Natal! ~ Καλά Χριστούγεννα! ~ Hyvää Joulua!
God Jul! ~ Glædelig Jul! ~ Linksmų Kalėdų! ~ Priecīgus Ziemassvētkus!
Häid Jõule! ~ Wesołych Świąt! ~ Boldog Karácsonyt! ~ Veselé Vánoce!
Veselé Vianoce! ~ Crăciun Fericit! ~ Sretan Božić! ~ С Рождеством!
শুভ বড়দিন! ~ 圣诞节快乐！~ メリークリスマス！~ 메리 크리스마스!
สุขสันต์วันคริสต์มาส! ~ Selamat Hari Natal! ~ Giáng sinh an lành!
Весела Коледа!

Hello, Gareth Griffith-Jones! Thank you for your work to maintain and improve Wikipedia! Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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Happy New Year, Gareth Griffith-Jones!

Happy New Year!

Gareth Griffith-Jones,
Have a prosperous, productive and enjoyable New Year, and thanks for your contributions to Wikipedia.
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	Hello Gareth Griffith-Jones: Did you know ... that back in 1885, Wikipedia editors wrote Good Articles with axes, hammers and chisels? Thank you for your contributions to this encyclopedia using 21st century technology. I hope you don't get any unnecessary blisters. CAPTAIN RAJU (T) 20:23, 2 January 2023 (UTC) reply

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CAPTAIN RAJU ^(T) 20:23, 2 January 2023 (UTC) reply

Contacting ...

Just a line to let you know that I am still okay but I have had little motivation with regard to editing here since the Autumn. Best wishes to you all!
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( talk) ( contribs) 14:48, 28 January 2023 (UTC) reply

Good to hear from you, Gareth, and thanks for keeping in touch. I'm editing at a very low level myself, but try to do a bit when I spot something "ooh". Keep well, and best wishes from me. Tony Holkham (Talk) 15:04, 28 January 2023 (UTC) reply

Thanks for the ping Gareth. My editing is minimal as well. That does give me more time for movie watching :-) I'm also looking forward to the upcoming Six Nations. Sending yo my very best wishes now and always. MarnetteD| Talk 21:41, 28 January 2023 (UTC) reply

Glad to have received your update, Gareth, and to know that you’re OK! It seems that we’re all slowing down a little at the moment; must be hibernation season... Please keep well and looking forward to Spring.
With kindest regards, as ever;
Patrick. ツ Pdebee. ^{(talk)(become old-fashioned!)} 23:17, 28 January 2023 (UTC) reply

Always precious

Ten years ago, you were found precious. That's what you are, always. - Thank you for the contact, - sorry that I was a bit silent as well. Please check out my talk if you like more connection, Gareth, or my stories, with "my song" today. -- Gerda Arendt 08:20, 19 February 2023 (UTC) reply

Dear Gerda, You are so thoughtful. Lovely to hear from you. Keep safe! Gareth Griffith-Jones ( talk) ( contribs) 13:08, 23 February 2023 (UTC) reply

Guild of Copy Editors 2022 Annual Report

Guild of Copy Editors 2022 Annual Report Our 2022 Annual Report is now ready for review. Highlights: Overview of Backlog-reduction progress Summary of Drives, Blitzes, and the Requests page Membership news and results of elections Closing words – Your Guild coordinators: Baffle gab1978, Dhtwiki, Miniapolis and Zippybonzo To discontinue receiving GOCE newsletters, please remove your name from our mailing list.

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Guild of Copy Editors March 2023 Newsletter

Guild of Copy Editors March 2023 Newsletter Hello and welcome to the March 2023 newsletter, a quarterly digest of Guild activities since December and our Annual Report for 2022. Don't forget you can unsubscribe at any time; see below. We extend a warm welcome to all of our new members, including those who have signed up for our current March Backlog Elimination Drive. We wish you all happy copy-editing. Election results: In our December 2022 coordinator election, Reidgreg and Tenryuu stepped down as coordinators; we thank them for their service. Incumbents Baffle gab1978, Dhtwiki, Miniapolis and Zippybonzo were returned as coordinators until 1 July. For the second time, no lead coordinator was chosen. Nominations for our mid-year Election of Coordinators open on 1 June (UTC). Drive: 21 editors signed up for our January Backlog Elimination Drive, 14 of whom claimed at least one copy-edit. Between them, they copy-edited 170 articles totaling 389,737 words. Barnstars awarded are here. Blitz: Our February Copy Editing Blitz focused on October and November 2022 requests, and the March and April 2022 backlogs. Of the 14 editors who signed up, nine claimed at least one copy-edit; and between them, they copy-edited 39,150 words in 22 articles. Barnstars awarded are here. Drive: Sign up now for our month-long March Backlog Elimination Drive. Barnstars awarded will be posted here after the drive closes. Progress report: As of 12:08, 19 March 2023 (UTC), GOCE copyeditors have processed 73 requests since 1 January 2023, all but five of them from 2022, and the backlog stands at 1,872 articles. Thank you all again for your participation; we wouldn't be able to achieve what we have without you! Cheers from your GOCE coordinators Baffle gab1978, Dhtwiki, Miniapolis and Zippybonzo. To discontinue receiving GOCE newsletters, please remove your name from our mailing list.

Happy birthday, Gareth! ... :-D ...

Dear Gareth,
(I know I am one day too early, but being away from home at the moment, I am not sure whether I will have connectivity tomorrow, therefore making extra sure to send you this while I can! ...)
In any case, have a pleasant day whatever your plans might be, dear Gareth, with my warmest congratulations and many happy returns of the day!
With kindest regards;
Patrick. ツ Pdebee. ^{(talk)(become old-fashioned!)} 21:51, 27 April 2023 (UTC) reply

You beat me to it Pdebee :-) Whenever you see this Gareth I hope you will have/are having/did have a marvelous 81st birthday. Best wishes. MarnetteD| Talk 01:25, 28 April 2023 (UTC) reply

Happy birthday! Gråbergs Gråa Sång ( talk) 07:52, 28 April 2023 (UTC) reply

And Gareth, it's been fun. Gråbergs Gråa Sång ( talk) 10:14, 28 April 2023 (UTC) reply

And WHY don't the 2 EL:s I added above look like EL:s? You know, with the arrow-thing at the end. Gråbergs Gråa Sång ( talk) 10:18, 28 April 2023 (UTC) reply

Ah: Wikipedia:Village_pump_(technical)#Minor_but_odd_thing. Gråbergs Gråa Sång ( talk) 12:11, 28 April 2023 (UTC) reply

April songs

my story today

happy birthday, Gareth! -- Gerda Arendt ( talk) 16:35, 28 April 2023 (UTC) reply

Very much appreciated, dear friends. So kind of you to remember.

Michael, your animated ecard is superb ... thank you.

All the best!
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( talk) ( contribs) 16:52, 30 April 2023 (UTC) reply

Guild of Copy Editors June 2023 Newsletter

Guild of Copy Editors June 2023 Newsletter Hello and welcome to the June 2023 newsletter, a quarterly digest of Guild activities since March. Don't forget you can unsubscribe at any time; see below. Election news: Fancy helping out at the Guild? Nominations for our half-yearly Election of Coordinators are open until 23:59 on 15 June (UTC)*. Starting immediately after, the voting phase will run until 23:59 on 30 June. All Wikipedians in good standing are eligible and self-nominations are welcomed; it's your Guild and it doesn't organize itself! Blitz: Of the 17 editors who signed up for our April Copy Editing Blitz, nine editors completed at least one copy-edit. Between them, they copy-edited 24 articles totaling 53,393 words. Barnstars awarded are here. Drive: 51 editors signed up for the month-long May Backlog Elimination Drive, and 31 copy-edited at least one article. 180 articles were copy-edited. Barnstars awarded are posted here. Blitz: Sign up here for our week-long June Copy Editing Blitz, which runs from 11 to 17 June. Barnstars awarded will be posted here. Progress report: As of 03:09 on 6 June 2023, GOCE copyeditors have processed 91 requests since 1 January and the backlog stands at 1,887 articles. Thank you all again for your participation; we wouldn't be able to achieve what we have without you! Cheers from your GOCE coordinators Baffle gab1978, Dhtwiki, Miniapolis and Zippybongo. *All times and dates in this newsletter are in UTC, and may significantly vary from your local time. To discontinue receiving GOCE newsletters, please remove your name from our mailing list.

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Septermber GOCE newsletter

Guild of Copy Editors September 2023 Newsletter Hello and welcome to the September 2023 newsletter, a quarterly digest of Guild activities since June. Don't forget you can unsubscribe at any time; see below. David Thomsen: Prolific Wikipedian and Guild member David Thomsen ( Dthomsen8) died in November 2022. He was a regular copy editor who took part in many of our Drives and Blitzes. An obituary was published in the mid-July issue of The Signpost. Tributes can be left on David's talk page. Election news: In our mid-year Election of Coordinators, Dhtwiki was chosen as lead coordinator, Miniapolis and Zippybonzo continue as assistant coordinators, and Baffle gab1978 stepped down from the role. If you're interested in helping out at the GOCE, please consider nominating yourself for our next election in December; it's your WikiProject and it doesn't organize itself! June Blitz: Of the 17 editors who signed up for our June Copy Editing Blitz, 12 copy-edited at least one article. 70,035 words comprising 26 articles were copy-edited. Barnstars awarded are here. July Drive: 34 of the 51 editors who took part in our July Backlog Elimination Drive copy-edited at least one article. They edited 276 articles and 683,633 words between them. Barnstars awarded are here. August Blitz: In our August Copy Editing Blitz, 13 of the 16 editors who signed up worked on at least one article. Between them, they copy-edited 79,608 words comprising 57 articles. Barnstars awarded are available here. September Drive: Sign up here for our month-long September Backlog Elimination Drive, which is now underway. Barnstars awarded will be posted here. Progress report: As of 14:29, 9 September 2023 (UTC), GOCE copy editors have processed 245 requests since 1 January. The backlog of tagged articles stands at 2,066. Thank you all again for your participation; we wouldn't be able to achieve what we have without you! Cheers from your GOCE coordinators, Dhtwiki, Miniapolis and Zippybonzo. To discontinue receiving GOCE newsletters, please remove your name from our mailing list.

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Johnston Memorial

Hi - I am taking a punt that you might be resident in the vicinity of Hertfordshire, although I've mostly seen you on the Welsh pages we both frequent. I'm interested in a sculpture, the Johnston Memorial, in the churchyard of St Mary's, Gilston. It's a Grade I listed monument by the, now rather persona non gratia, Eric Gill. Its Historic England listing is here, [17]. Rather oddly, I cannot locate an image of the monument anywhere. Neither Commons, nor Geograph, [18] yield any results, and a wider Google search is equally fruitless. So, my long shot - if you are anywhere in the vicinity, and if you have the slightest inclination/opportunity to seek it out and snap a few shots, I'd be hugely grateful. But I absolutely understand that I might be completely wrong about your locale and/or you may have neither time nor interest. In which case, just ignore my impertinent request. All the best, KJP1 07:08, 5 December 2023 (UTC) reply

Hello! Good to hear from you, KJP1, but I am sorry to write that I cannot help you on this project. May I use this reply as a greeting and wish you all the best for 2024. Cheers!
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( talk) ( contribs) 15:39, 9 December 2023 (UTC) reply

Absolutely no problem at all. And delighted to have the opportunity to reciprocate the compliments of the season. Enjoy the festivities and my best wishes for the New Year. KJP1 ( talk) 18:46, 9 December 2023 (UTC) reply

Nadolig Llawen!

Hello Gareth Griffith-Jones: Enjoy the holiday season and winter solstice if it's occurring in your area of the world, and thanks for your work to maintain, improve and expand Wikipedia. Cheers, Patient Zero ^talk 06:23, 8 December 2023 (UTC) reply

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Patient Zero ^talk 06:23, 8 December 2023 (UTC) reply

Thank you, my young friend. I wish you all the best for 2024.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( talk) ( contribs) 15:49, 9 December 2023 (UTC) reply

Thank you very much, Gareth - and the same to you! Patient Zero ^talk 23:27, 10 December 2023 (UTC) reply

Guild of Copy Editors December 2023 Newsletter

Guild of Copy Editors December 2023 Newsletter Hello, and welcome to the December 2023 newsletter, a quarterly digest of Guild activities since September. Don't forget that you can unsubscribe at any time; see below. Election news: The Guild needs coordinators! If you'd like to help out, you may nominate yourself or any suitable editor—with their permission—for the Election of Coordinators for the first half of 2024. Nominations will close at 23:59 on 15 December (UTC). Voting begins immediately after the close of nominations and closes at 23:59 on 31 December. All editors in good standing (not under current sanctions) are eligible, and self-nominations are welcome. Coordinators normally serve a six-month term that ends at 23:59 on 30 June. Drive: Of the 69 editors who signed up for the September Backlog Elimination Drive, 40 copy-edited at least one article. Between them, they copy-edited 661,214 words in 290 articles. Barnstars awarded are listed here. Blitz: Of the 22 editors who signed up for the October Copy Editing Blitz, 13 copy-edited at least one article. Between them, they copy-edited 109,327 words in 52 articles. Barnstars awarded are listed here. Drive: During the November Backlog Elimination Drive, 38 of the 58 editors who signed up copy-edited at least one article. Between them, they copy-edited 458,620 words in 234 articles. Barnstars awarded are listed here. Blitz: Our December Copy Editing Blitz will run from 10 to 16 December. Barnstars awarded will be posted here. Progress report: As of 20:33, 10 December 2023 (UTC), GOCE copyeditors have processed 344 requests since 1 January, and the backlog stands at 2,191 articles. Other news: Our Annual Report for 2023 is planned for release in the new year. Thank you all again for your participation; we wouldn't be able to achieve what we have without you! Cheers from your GOCE coordinators Dhtwiki, Miniapolis and Zippybonzo. To discontinue receiving GOCE newsletters, please remove your name from our mailing list.

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Seasons Greetings!

Hello there, thanks for all of your contributions to Wikipedia! Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas and here's to a happy and productive 2024! ♦ Dr. Blofeld 19:20, 18 December 2023 (UTC) reply

Thank you ,dear friend. Good to hear from you and to know that you are keeping well. All is well with me.

Cheers!
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( talk) ( contribs) 13:50, 19 December 2023 (UTC) reply

From me too, Gareth, now from West Sussex. Very best wishes, Tony. Tony Holkham (Talk) 19:48, 19 December 2023 (UTC) reply

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas, Gareth Griffith-Jones! Or Season's Greetings or Happy Winter Solstice! As the year winds to a close, I would like to take a moment to recognize your hard work and offer heartfelt gratitude for all you do for Wikipedia. And for all the help you've thrown my way over the years. May this Holiday Season bring you nothing but joy, health and prosperity. Onel5969 TT me 02:30, 23 December 2023 (UTC) reply

Merry Christmas!

~~~ Merry Christmas! ~~~
Joyeux Noël! ~ Buon Natale! ~ Vrolijk Kerstfeest! ~ Frohe Weihnachten!
¡Feliz Navidad! ~ Feliz Natal! ~ Καλά Χριστούγεννα! ~ Hyvää Joulua!
God Jul! ~ Glædelig Jul! ~ Linksmų Kalėdų! ~ Priecīgus Ziemassvētkus!
Häid Jõule! ~ Wesołych Świąt! ~ Boldog Karácsonyt! ~ Veselé Vánoce!
Veselé Vianoce! ~ Crăciun Fericit! ~ Sretan Božić! ~ С Рождеством!
শুভ বড়দিন! ~ 圣诞节快乐！~ メリークリスマス！~ 메리 크리스마스!
สุขสันต์วันคริสต์มาส! ~ Selamat Hari Natal! ~ Giáng sinh an lành!
Весела Коледа! ~ Meri Kirihimete!

Hello, Gareth Griffith-Jones! Thank you for your work to maintain and improve Wikipedia! Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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~~~ Merry Christmas! ~~~
Joyeux Noël! ~ Buon Natale! ~ Vrolijk Kerstfeest! ~ Frohe Weihnachten!
¡Feliz Navidad! ~ Feliz Natal! ~ Καλά Χριστούγεννα! ~ Hyvää Joulua!
God Jul! ~ Glædelig Jul! ~ Linksmų Kalėdų! ~ Priecīgus Ziemassvētkus!
Häid Jõule! ~ Wesołych Świąt! ~ Boldog Karácsonyt! ~ Veselé Vánoce!
Veselé Vianoce! ~ Crăciun Fericit! ~ Sretan Božić! ~ С Рождеством!
শুভ বড়দিন! ~ 圣诞节快乐！~ メリークリスマス！~ 메리 크리스마스!
สุขสันต์วันคริสต์มาส! ~ Selamat Hari Natal! ~ Giáng sinh an lành!
Весела Коледа! ~ Meri Kirihimete!

Hello, Gareth Griffith-Jones! Thank you for your work to maintain and improve Wikipedia! Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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Christmas greetings

May the bells of Christmas ring for freedom.

Carol of the Bells (Instrumental)

Instrumental arrangement of "Carol of the Bells"

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May peace be upon us and have a happy and prosperous New Year. 7&6=thirteen ( ☎) 18:42, 24 December 2023 (UTC) reply

2024

Die Zeit, die Tag und Jahre macht

Happy New Year

2024

Like 2019, remember? -- Gerda Arendt ( talk) 21:32, 1 January 2024 (UTC) reply

Lovely to hear from you, Gerda, and reminding me ... of better times.

Happy New Year!

let us pray for cessation of these horrendous wars.

With love, Gareth

Gareth Griffith-Jones ( talk) ( contribs) 12:41, 3 January 2024 (UTC) reply

For the wars - or against them - I made this. - Today, you can meet the person who made the pictured festival possible. -- Gerda Arendt ( talk) 20:53, 16 January 2024 (UTC) reply

To all of my Wiki friends, and especially to all of those who have contributed above, A Happy New Year, Gareth
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( talk) ( contribs) 15:46, 2 January 2024 (UTC) reply

Dear Gerda,

Thank you for this. Lots to look up and appreciate. January 2024 is going from bad to worse. Always good to hear from you.
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( talk) ( contribs) 16:32, 21 January 2024 (UTC) reply

story · music · places

Thank you! - Yesterday was a friend's birthday, with related music. - I'm on vacation - see places. -- Gerda Arendt ( talk) 22:20, 31 January 2024 (UTC) reply

Great links, Gerda. Thank you for sharing them. All the best!
Gareth Griffith-Jones ( talk) ( contribs) 13:42, 10 February 2024 (UTC) reply

Guild of Copy Editors 2023 Annual Report

Guild of Copy Editors 2023 Annual Report Our 2023 Annual Report is now ready for review. Highlights: Introduction Membership news, obituary and election results Summary of Drives, Blitzes and the Requests page Closing words – Your Guild coordinators: Dhtwiki, Miniapolis and Wracking. To discontinue receiving GOCE newsletters, please remove your name from our mailing list.

Guild of Copy Editors April 2024 Newsletter

Guild of Copy Editors April 2024 Newsletter Hello and welcome to the April 2024 newsletter, a quarterly digest of Guild activities since December. Don't forget you can unsubscribe at any time; see below. We extend a warm welcome to all of our new members. We wish you all happy copy-editing. Election results: In our December 2023 coordinator election, Zippybonzo stepped down as coordinator; we thank them for their service. Incumbents Dhtwiki and Miniapolis were reelected coordinators, and Wracking was newly elected coordinator, to serve through 30 June. Nominations for our mid-year Election of Coordinators will open on 1 June (UTC). Drive: 46 editors signed up for our January Backlog Elimination Drive, 32 of whom claimed at least one copy-edit. Between them, they copy-edited 289 articles totaling 626,729 words. Barnstars awarded are here. Blitz: 23 editors signed up for our February Copy Editing Blitz. 18 claimed at least one copy-edit and between them, they copy-edited 100,293 words in 32 articles. Barnstars awarded are here. Drive: 53 editors signed up for our March Backlog Elimination Drive, 34 of whom claimed at least one copy-edit. Between them, they copy-edited 300 articles totaling 587,828 words. Barnstars awarded are here. Blitz: Sign up for our April Copy Editing Blitz, which runs from 14 to 20 April. Barnstars will be awarded here. Progress report: As of 23:17, 11 April 2024 (UTC), GOCE copyeditors have processed 109 requests since 1 January 2024, and the backlog stands at 2,480 articles. Thank you all again for your participation; we wouldn't be able to achieve what we have without you! Cheers from Baffle gab1978 and your GOCE coordinators Dhtwiki, Miniapolis and Wracking. To discontinue receiving GOCE newsletters, please remove your name from our mailing list.

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