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QSM

Hi Andy, I wondering how you are doing for volunteers? I feel I should get involved because it is right on my doorstep, but I'm super busy right now and would have to make time for it. --Trappedinburnley (talk) 16:56, 25 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

There are still some places available. You'd be more than welcome, and it would be good to see you, but please don't feel obliged. Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 15:26, 30 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I hope everything went well yesterday, it's a shame I couldn't make it. If you do another in the future I'll try my best to attend! In the meantime if there are any related articles that could benefit from some local knowledge, I'd be happy to help. --Trappedinburnley (talk) 12:45, 5 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you; we had a really go day (and nice cake!); I'm sorry you couldn't make it. I hope we'll be doing more in the future. Meanwhile, why don't you introduce yourself to the museum manager as Wikipedian? I'm sure they'd make you welcome. There's a list of suggested articles for creation or improvement on the project page. You can sign up there as an interested party, too. Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 13:53, 5 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

The Signpost: 29 April 2013

Walsall 1

Hello from Walsall

Wow. WendyGrowler (talk) 10:45, 2 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

hello from walsall

hello. Editorial453 (talk) 10:45, 2 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Hello from NAGW

I am in awe. Vanitasmarching (talk) 10:46, 2 May 2013 (UTC)vanitasmarchingVanitasmarching (talk) 10:46, 2 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Hello Andy.Jambrown (talk) 10:46, 2 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

WOOOWWW

Grateful for the insight into this area...yam cool!

Shakespearian (talk) 10:46, 2 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Wikidata weekly summary #56

Here's your quick overview of what has been happening around Wikidata over the last week.

Flatlist

When I use flatlist, as in BWV 37, the infobox gets very broad. Any help? As for my "needed re-integration" into teh community: 1) thanks for noticing, 2) I try to keep an article talk free from personal remarks (was not successful for Bach), 3) there is no chance that I even want to be integrated, even if I modified my red cat saying so to the more mellow one I still keep ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 10:22, 4 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Items in flatlist are nowrap by default. I fixed it by adding |class=hwrap. — Edokter (talk) — 10:42, 4 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you, seen and used for BWV 36 also, --Gerda Arendt (talk) 11:00, 4 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

King Kong

I have corrected some inaccuracies on this page having visited the sculpture last week and conducted research on the it. The previous owner's son Richard Shanley(Carl Racey never owned it - it was Mike Shanley)has confirmed two Birmingham sites which are backed up by photos and video (Gangsters series and ATV broadcasts/interviews). I have referenced Facebook because that is where this information sits. It is no more unreliable that anywhere else I might choose to publish. Please do not undo the changes unless you can disprove the evidence. I'm not savvy enough to load photos and links as citation but feel free to do so on my behalf off my site https://www.facebook.com/SaveKingsHeath?ref=hl

Kind regards,

Jeremy Paige, — Preceding unsigned comment added by 77.102.139.43 (talk) 14:23, 4 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Please see WP:RS (Facebook does not meet that requirement) and WP:OR. Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 20:19, 4 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]


Facebook refs removed - maybe you need to remember the real purpose of Wikipedia. To perpetuate inaccuracies because of protocol is unhelpful. All you had to do was remove the refs.

Kind regards,

Jeremy Paige. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 77.102.139.43 (talk) 20:41, 4 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

It is so simple. I am trying to alter the page so it is correct. The locations are wrong, the owner is wrong and all I am trying to do is contribute to the page. I'm not 'snide', I'm not anonymous and have nothing to gain. I've removed the refs and you persist in publishing an inaccurate page. I give up, I hope you are proud of your shoddy research. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 77.102.139.43 (talk) 21:05, 4 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Another snide comment. I ask you, for the second time, to read WP:RS and, for the third time, to read WP:OR. Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 21:32, 4 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Oh dear, we are a bit sensitive aren't we? I'd love to know how your 'reliable' citations have allowed you to publish inaccuracies and false information, although I note you have at least conceded that the sculpture is no longer in a Penrith car park. I'll not bother you again, you are welcome to the so-called community of Wikipedia, I'm off to the real world. Bye.

Jeremy Paige. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 77.102.139.43 (talk) 10:37, 5 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Another snide comment. I note that you or someone using the same IP range has now provided references that comply with WP:RS. Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 16:21, 5 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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Maybe animal infoboxes could be merged?

Hi Andy. Please check User_talk:Frietjes#Maybe_animal_infoboxes_could_be_merged.3F. -- Magioladitis (talk) 16:58, 4 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Andy Thanks for today's event at Queen Street Mill. It was great to see so many people and that they were all busy learning more and editing in the afternoon. I've updated the Robert Rawlinson page to add a retrieved date to the newspaper link which I forgot to do before I left QSM. I've added more references and will look more at the newspapers online and the printed material in the library collections. I've been looking at the Lancashire Book of the Year page and have made one update to add the link to Lancashire County Council. I'd like to add links to the OCLC Find A Book in libraries site but not sure if they would be best added as References, Bibliography, External links or something else, Can you advice please.

Thanks - Carolyn 5istanbul (talk) 17:52, 4 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

It's good to see you still editing! Do you mean an OCLC link for each book? If you include ISBNs, the library links will be available from them. Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 21:35, 4 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Vienna Philharmonic

Thanks for restoring those comments.. Would you care to explain exactly what is achieved by having aduplicate move request to the one at Talk:Berlin Philharmonic. Wikipedia:Requested_moves#Requesting multiple page moves quite clearly states that "discussion for all affected articles is held on the talk page of the article at current1", which in this case means Talk:Berlin Philharmonic. In any case both of those users have added their comments to the correct talkpage. Green Giant (talk) 23:53, 4 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

You should address your question to the person making those comments. Your assertion of correctness is bogus, and does not justify you removing others' comments. Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 09:10, 5 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Newbies and user talk page notification

You won't be surprised to hear that Steven Walling of the WMF, in full IDHT mode, dismisses your report of your class as "totally biased" and (the classic way to dismiss data one doesn't like) "a small sample". Just for interest, how many were in the class? JohnCD (talk) 09:21, 5 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you. I've asked him for an explanation. There were five or so in the class, though I didn't message them all; and about a dozen in yesterday's, ditto. Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 18:03, 5 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK nomination of William Roberts & Co of Burnley

Hello! Your submission of William Roberts & Co of Burnley at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Daemonic Kangaroo (talk) 09:32, 5 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Ashdod QRcode

Hi Andy, thank you for your comment and for the QRcode. Yes, you are right, there are 4 ordinary codes.

We were just experimenting with the graphics, and used QR type with a blank center for a logo or for a language flag. Will replace it soon by a "kosher" code.

By the way - would you consider developing a QRpedia code with place for logo? It will look better bearing the symbol of town, logo of museum etc. May be even the Wikipedia logo. A project will have a unified/unique look, different from any neighbor.

thank you Yoram Shoval Mr.Shoval (talk) 19:26, 5 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

That's certainly something to bear in mind; but remember that use of the Wikipedia logo requires WMF approval, which, regrettably, they have said they will not give. Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 19:47, 5 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

RfC:Infobox Road proposal

WP:AURD (Australian Roads), is inviting comment on a proposal to convert Australian road articles to {{infobox road}}. Please come and discuss. The vote will be after concerns have been looked into.

You are being contacted as a user who participated in previous discussions proposing the deletion of {{infobox Australian road}}, this RfC does not propose that.

Nbound (talk) 07:10, 6 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

This Month in GLAM: April in the UK

Hello Pigsonthewing, You have written before for the newsletter This Month in GLAM. I see the UK is missing regarding the edition about April 2013, do you perhaps have any idea what GLAM activities were done in the UK in April? Can you perhaps write about those? Or do you know who I can ask to write about it? Thanks! (Deadline of the April edition is 8 May.) You can start writing at the page outreach:GLAM/Newsletter/Newsroom. If you wish to be informed by e-mail next time, please write me at this page. You can reach me the best at nl-wiki talk page. Greetings - Romaine (talk) 08:03, 6 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

PS: Certainly also about GLAM-WIKI in London would be nice to read about that. It was nice to have meet you again! Romaine (talk) 08:19, 6 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Oscar Wilde's tomb

 — Crisco 1492 (talk) 08:24, 6 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Paget Rangers Page

Hello,

Ive tried to add the references etc at the bottom of the Paget Rangers Wikipedia page but am not sure if I have done it correctly.

I am the owner of the club, hence why I have been trying to update the page

cheers,

Matt — Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.169.126.116 (talk) 19:49, 6 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I've made some changes, but notability really needs to be established, per WP:42. Also, please be aware of WP:COI - and you might like to sign up for an account. Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 21:28, 6 May 2013 (UTC)3[reply]

GA advice

Hi Andy

One of my friends at the Natural History Museum (User:Llivermore) has been working on the article for Coreus marginatus, I was looking on Wikiproject insects and saw your name. He would like to get his article to GA, if you can offer any tips to him that would be super. --Mrjohncummings (talk) 16:12, 8 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

This Month in GLAM: April 2013



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Health & Morals of Apprentices Act 1802

Hello! Thanks for edit on the article; though I have no idea what you changed =S Haha.. Please do add to the article if you can! Thanks again, Staceydolxx (talk) 21:55, 8 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I applied {{Start date}] so that the hCalendar microformat will include the date. Thanks for a great article! Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 21:57, 8 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks for the link to the hCalendar.. I looked and still have no idea what all that means! But I am glad you were able to contribute something of use! Haha.. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Staceydolxx (talk • contribs) 22:00, 8 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

RfC:Infobox Road proposal

WP:AURD (Australian Roads), is inviting comment on a proposal to convert Australian road articles to {{infobox road}}. Please come and discuss. The vote will be after concerns have been looked into.

You are being notified as a member on the list of WP:HWY

Nbound (talk) 23:02, 8 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Walsall 2

Hello

Hi Andy,nice picture. Litsa - Walsall (talk) 12:54, 9 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Hello

I am now a wikipedia editor. Janet Hughes (talk) 13:00, 9 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Talkback message from Tito Dutta

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Message added 14:57, 9 May 2013 (UTC). You can remove this notice at any time by removing the {{Talkback}} or {{Tb}} template.

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Talkback message from Tito Dutta

Hello, Pigsonthewing. You have new messages at Template:Did you know nominations/Rock Drill (Jacob Epstein).
Message added 15:15, 9 May 2013 (UTC). You can remove this notice at any time by removing the {{Talkback}} or {{Tb}} template.

Tito Dutta (contact) 15:15, 9 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Sorrow (Van Gogh)

The DYK project (nominate) 08:02, 10 May 2013 (UTC)

Nice article, thanks. I changed van to Van before noticing that this is an absolute hornets' nest (see Talk:Vincent van Gogh/Archive 4#van Gogh or Van Gogh if you haven't already). Apologies. Not sure what to do now! I'd always assumed it was Vincent van Gogh, but Van Gogh when the surname alone was used; I now see that this is contentious, to put it mildly. Regards, Ericoides (talk) 10:47, 10 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]
On further investigation, I think you made the right call - your style is consistent with that of the article about VvG himself. Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 13:54, 10 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Just a heads-up but i may have to strike both mine and BlueStars83's names from this event early tomorrow as i've given him the cold i'm recovering from. Apologies ツ Jenova20 (email) 10:14, 10 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

That would be a shame, but thanks for letting me know. I hope you can make one of the other events. Get well soon! Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 10:29, 10 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you very much Andy ツ Jenova20 (email) 10:48, 10 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Wikidata weekly summary #57

Here's your quick overview of what has been happening around Wikidata over the last week.

The Signpost: 06 May 2013

DYK nomination of Bancroft Shed

Hello! Your submission of Bancroft Shed at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Daemonic Kangaroo (talk) 06:40, 11 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia talk:Notifications

When you shorten a heading please make sure you don't remove the context. The specific heading wasn't just about RFC's in general but in response to the RFC at named page. Thanks.TMCk (talk) 01:35, 12 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

The old heading is quoted, in full , below the new one. When you crate section headings, please keep them short, for the benefit of those reading them. Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 19:11, 12 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]
When possible I keep them short but in this case it wasn't w/o loosing the context of the thread. I'd be appreciated if you don't fuck with that heading again as I politely asked you before. Please don't make it a silly and unneeded edit war. Thanks.TMCk (talk) 23:44, 12 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]
And I might add, if in case you feel offended by my heading let me know and I'll see if I can change it in some way that pleases you.TMCk (talk) 23:55, 12 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I've again shortened the heading; yours is ridiculously long, and pollutes both the ToC and other editors' watchlists. I've also restored my comment, which you deleted. Removing others comments is highly unacceptable, and can lead to you being blocked form editing. Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 09:54, 13 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Are you done with blowing hot air? Good. Please try to avoid me in the future and don't lure me into your editwarring. Thanks.TMCk (talk) 17:42, 13 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Hey, here's an idea: why don't you take responsibility for your own actions? Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 17:53, 13 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for William Roberts & Co of Nelson

Casliber (talk · contribs) 07:01, 12 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Template:ElSalvadordepartment

Hi, can you put this up for TFD and I'll follow suite.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 11:21, 12 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 19:23, 12 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for that, I think it's time we put the Switzerland one up again. What do you think?♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 16:59, 14 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Warning

As NYB explained already, filing this DRV was an abuse of process. I invite you to withdraw the disruptive DRV or I will need to block you until I have assurances that you will no longer disrupt the project by filing DRVs that you know in advance are an abuse of process. MBisanz talk 00:39, 14 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

MBisanz, I think that might be a little too much. Andy acted misguidedly when he opened the DRV, but he was hardly being disruptive when he did so. How else could a non-administrator reverse another non-administrator's AFD closure except by using DRV? In any event, Spartaz has ended this whole silly affair by summarily closing the DRV, so further action by anyone would clearly be unnecessary at this stage. AGK [•] 06:57, 14 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]
If I was misguided, how come the closing admin has revised the outcome and re-closed with a different result? Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 10:18, 14 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]
The result was substantively no different: the old article remains merged into the new article. All the rest is bureaucracy. AGK [•] 11:06, 14 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]
On the contrary: the new closure "Withdrawn by nominator, merge was editorial decision and subject to usual editorial processes" ends with a very significant qualifier. Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 11:12, 14 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks AGK. Andy should have discussed it with NYB and MZM, as NYB asked and as is mentioned in our deletion processes before going to DRV, but I'm glad Spartaz ended it. MBisanz talk 12:07, 14 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I did discuss it with them. Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 12:13, 14 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Since when have you enjoyed an exemption from WP:INVOLVED? Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 10:00, 14 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Where was I involved in the original AFD or DRV? MBisanz talk 12:07, 14 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Apologies; I was conflating you and MZMcBride. Nonetheless, your threat of a block was hysterical over-reaction. Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 12:13, 14 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]
It would have been better if Pigsonthewing had articulated a more specific objection to MZMcBride's closing and what outcome he was seeking. Once Hobit put into words what he thought the problem was, the path to a resolution became clear. I endorse Spartaz's resolution of the matter and hope it has satisfied everyone's concerns. Newyorkbrad (talk) 14:01, 14 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I did so, both in my opening comment on MZMcBride's talk page, and again in reply to your question on that page. Since another editor has now edit warred (ignoring my BRD edit summary) to prevent my undoing of the redirect, citing that AfD; no, the outcome is not satisfactory. Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 14:26, 14 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Rock Drill (Jacob Epstein)

Casliber (talk · contribs) 09:11, 14 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

(Idle observation by a passer-by:) I'm really impressed by the number of DYK credits you've recently gotten! AGK [•] 11:09, 14 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Infobox body of water/sandbox

I plan to have this synced with the main template, per the merger of infobox bay, infobox ocean, infobox lake. you may want to check the classes before it is synced, to avoid a second edit request. thank you. Frietjes (talk) 22:29, 14 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the opportunity. There was nothing broken, but I've done some cleanup and added some extra detail. Did you see my comments on the talk page, from before the TfD, about the use of {[para|depth}} and adding an |Engineer= parameter? Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 22:40, 14 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]
replied there. Frietjes (talk) 22:52, 14 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Technical Ecstasy

[Moved to article talk page, where it belongs] Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 09:43, 16 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

aMLoR

[moved to article talk page, where it belongs] Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 21:12, 15 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

The Signpost: 13 May 2013

Walsall 3

Hello

This is the best Wikipedia course ( and the only one I've ever been on) It's great. Meghan Allbright (talk) 11:25, 16 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks

Thanks for your help! WalsallSinger (talk) 11:25, 16 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

UK Wikimedian of the Year 2013/Nominations

The Wikimedia UK AGM will be held in June, and nominations for the UK Wikimedian of the Year are currently open. If there is someone who you feel has made an important contribution to the UK Wikimedia movement in the last year please go ahead and nominate them here by 09:00 (BST) on Monday 20th May at the latest. Richard Nevell (WMUK) (talk) 12:56, 17 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Rock Drill

I gave the article the lead hook for prep area 2. Sorry for the bother this has caused you; I've had similar inconveniences when one of my DYKs had the hook changed for something that turned out to be a non-issue.--Gilderien Chat|List of good deeds 17:41, 17 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Many thanks. Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 17:53, 17 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Infobox university campus

just converted it, and used the microformats from {{infobox building}}, but may have made some errors. Frietjes (talk) 21:04, 17 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Looks good to me. Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 21:14, 17 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Wikidata weekly summary #58

Here's your quick overview of what has been happening around Wikidata over the last week.

Mentioned

Hello Pigsonthewing. An editor has complained about your actions at Wikipedia talk:Administrators' noticeboard/Edit warring#Self deletion: is this subject to 3RR?. Thank you, EdJohnston (talk) 01:47, 18 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

But, typically didn't inform me. Given that I reverted him, twice, for a clear breach of our guidelines, and not more than three rimes, he seems to be in the wrong place. Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 08:58, 18 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Not informing you is surely a lapse on his part, but per WP:REFACTOR I don't see the basis for you twice moving his comment so it appears in a different thread. As the refactoring page says, "If another editor objects to refactoring then the changes should be reverted." If you want admins to look into the issue of canvassing, you know how to proceed. EdJohnston (talk) 12:46, 18 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I didn't refactor his comment; I deleted a redundant subheading. Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 13:26, 18 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Conversion of Geobox mountain and range

See WT:WikiProject Mountains#Conversion of Geobox mountain and range. —hike395 (talk) 21:54, 19 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

RE: Walsall Museum and Art Gallery Wiki Editors

Hi Andy,

Sorry to trouble you and hope that you are keeping OK.

I must apologise for not getting in touch sooner only I have been very, very ill.

I enjoyed the first day of training at the gallery and for becoming part of something wonderful and hopefully something I could actively and passionately get involved in. Regretfully my damaged spinal condition cost me dearly last year, my fiance decided that she did not want a 'cripple' as a partner so ended the relationship and I also lost my job after 16 years working for the NHS as they found I could not perform 100% due to the levels of pain that I was in and for the effects of morphine upon my concentration and memory.

Alas, as I'm sure you would agree, suffering the condition I have was bad enough and the other situations certainly had an effect on my confidence. I was looking for something that I could do, something I could get passionate about, that could get me out when I could and work from my sick bed when I could not and felt that I'd found it in the Wiki project with the Gallery as it combined my interest in computers, writing and the arts.

Regretfully, the following night, I suffered additional damage to the nerves and was screaming with the agony and ended up in hospital on a morphine drip. I am now home but still on higher levels of morphine yet still very interested in becoming part of the Wiki team, attending their meet-ups and researching projects IF I were still permitted the chance to be part off that team.

I felt I'd best explain the situation and to apologise for my none attendance and ask if it were possible to still be part of such an interesting project and to be part of that team.

Kind regards,

Luke

--Shakespearian (talk) 22:06, 19 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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