User talk:Antiquary

Reviewer granted

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Wow, they'll give the reviewer right to just about anybody nowadays. ;) INeverCry 00:05, 22 November 2012 (UTC)

Hi Antiquary, sorry about that templated note I added above, but when I added the reviewer right, the message magically appeared before I could stop it. So I'm just adding here that INeverCry requested the right for you, and that I hope it helps with your editing. Best, SlimVirgin ^(talk) 00:24, 22 November 2012 (UTC)

Example

Here's an example of what the autoreviewer and reviewer rights do under pending changes:

• Драйден, Джон (John Dryden)

My edit is autoreviewed and in the 4th edit down you can see Chipollo's edit checked by Migueletto, a reviewer. INeverCry 23:58, 22 November 2012 (UTC)

Thanks, INC, and thanks, SV; from the link above and from Template:Pending changes table I think I now understand how much this will help my work here. In a word, I'll be trusted to create articles that go live immediately, even if pending changes is impeding most other editors (and, I'm convinced, the project as a whole). That really is a weight off my mind, not to mention a feather in my cap. Thanks again. --Antiquary (talk) 11:14, 24 November 2012 (UTC)

A solution of sorts

Here's a possible answer to your computing woes. ;) I hope to see you back up and running some time in the new year, which I hope will be better for both of us than 2012 seems to have been. INeverCry 18:20, 16 December 2012 (UTC)

Now come on, surely the most sensible option would be some kind of nose prosthesis. All the best. --Antiquary (talk) 19:21, 21 December 2012 (UTC)

They just had a woman who paints with her lips on Leno the other night, so I'm sure you could turn out a few GAs with the old snot locker. I just ordered myself something of a present in the form of The Maias in Penguin Classics. It'll probably have to wait a while though, as I've been considering a return to the Romantics, starting with Scott. First I've got a 10-hour history of Scotland by Neil Oliver to watch. I'm waiting for the end of January so I can see some majors tennis. INeverCry 20:40, 21 December 2012 (UTC)

But see how two problems solve each other – you have to watch the Neil Oliver history of Scotland and you have to somehow get through Boxing Day. With meal breaks that should just about do it. Neil Oliver has almost monopolised documentaries on history, archaeology and geography over here, but he is admittedly both professional and genuine, especially on his own subjects, e.g. the h of S. Merry Christmas, it can't last for ever. --Antiquary (talk) 23:01, 25 December 2012 (UTC)

Happy Holidays

	Happy Holidays!
	I've grown somewhat fond of this little christmas bells icon. ;) Happy!... you know the rest... ;) INeverCry 20:43, 21 December 2012 (UTC)

Great work at Wikiquote

Hi. Just wanted to say, I keep stumbling upon your great work at Wikiquote... Really excellent job! ~ Daniel Tomé (talk) 18:07, 22 February 2013 (UTC)

Oh, and being Portuguese I particularly like the Luís de Camões article that you created there. ;) DanielTom (talk) 01:24, 14 April 2013 (UTC)

Thanks again. I'm afraid I knew, and know, almost nothing about Camões except that he's too much of a giant to be left out of Wikiquote. By contrast I know and love most of the novels of Eça de Queiroz, yet that's a worse article since it's badly overbalanced in favour of the Letters from England. But there, it is the English-language Wikiquote. --Antiquary (talk) 11:11, 14 April 2013 (UTC)

Double oh! I hadn't realized that it was you who also created that article! I must confess that I don't know much about Eça de Queiroz myself, other than what I learnt at school, but if you like I can share a few stories from that period with you. For instance, I remember that one of our (mine and my group's) projects in middle school (Portuguese class) was making a film adaptation of Eça de Queiroz' short story "A Aia". In it, my female dog played the role of the baby. ;-) Other than that, I can only remember reading one book by Eça de Queiroz (namely, "The Maias"), which was (and still is) mandatory reading for Portuguese class in our high schools. As a side note, back then we school kids got to visit Eça's house in Lisbon (as well as the very beautiful "Casa do Silvério" in Porto), where we learned some funny things about him (e.g. that he used to write while standing up). Anyway, enough nostalgia. It is incredible that you know Eça de Queiroz, indeed much better than most Portuguese natives do. Best wishes, DanielTom (talk) 11:56, 14 April 2013 (UTC)

King Alisaunder

It's great to see a new article from you. Perhaps we/you could pick out a couple images from Alexander the Great for King Alisaunder? INeverCry 22:35, 10 April 2013 (UTC)

I've added the bust, but, as you say, there really isn't room for a second image yet. INeverCry 20:04, 11 April 2013 (UTC)

New article

I finally took a break from deletions for a minute and created something. Humble, I know, but I just needed some text to go with that nice photo. I've been meaning to write you a decent email, but I have to procrastinate a little longer... INeverCry 00:22, 31 May 2013 (UTC)

That looks like a nice piece of work, though I hardly need say I know nothing about the subject. Yet again I'm struck by the fact that on the one hand there's an article on almost every English-language literary figure you could possibly want to learn about, and on the other there are crowds of highly notable foreigners we don't cover. A look at Template:Russian Booker Prize is enough to show that.
I haven't given up on 'The Bard', I expect it'll be ready in a week or so, but I've been distracted by a holiday in Bard country (Snowdonia) and by a health scare. I went blind in one eye three years ago and I've lately had trouble in the good one. It quickly got treated by laser surgery under our Bolshevik health system, but there's the prospect of further problems. While I thought I might have only a few weeks sight left I decided it was more important to get out another academic piece while I still had the chance. That's done now. The subject is connected with place-names and Anglo-Latin literature (rather a departure for me) and I should probably get it read over by a place-name scholar before I try and place it. Now I'm back with Thomas Gray. I'm on a hiding to nothing of course since I'm bound to be compared with Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard written by the wanderer in outer darkness, but you can't let that influence you. --Antiquary (talk) 12:55, 2 June 2013 (UTC)

Ilya Repin

I've done a re-work and expansion of his article. Have a look when you get a chance. I'm relatively proud of it. INeverCry 00:58, 28 November 2013 (UTC)

Jolly good. I'll take a look at that tomorrow. --Antiquary (talk) 14:08, 28 November 2013 (UTC)

 Copyedited --Antiquary (talk) 11:27, 29 November 2013 (UTC) Splendid article btw.

New article

Something new from an old rusty pen. INeverCry 00:23, 10 February 2014 (UTC)

Salut! A nice little piece, though you don't tempt me to make it my bedside book. I'm basically out of it as far as the computer goes just now, but I hope I can tweak that article presently. Antiquary (talk) 11:19, 10 February 2014 (UTC)

A Barnstar for You!

	The Working Man's Barnstar
	For steadily improving Wikipedia in the area of English Literature. RomanSpa (talk) 11:27, 6 July 2014 (UTC)

Hey, thanks! "Working Man" may be an over-complimentary description of me since I only come here to play, and as a result most of my articles would have benefited from having more time and care applied to them, but doubtless every correct, referenced fact improves Wikipedia infinitesimally. I appreciate the encouragement. --Antiquary (talk) 12:27, 6 July 2014 (UTC)

You're welcome... Keep up the good work! RomanSpa (talk) 14:06, 6 July 2014 (UTC)

Scafell Pike

Hello, Antiquary. You may not have seen the note I put on the userbox talk page when I made the change. My purpose was to add the National Park to your box so it made some sense when I listed it in the WP:Userboxes/Parks page. Would you consider putting Lake District National Park back on--leaving off England? Best, Old Beeg _··warble·· 20:23, 6 July 2014 (UTC)

Fair enough, I'll mention the Lake District. You're right, I missed your note – one of the hazards of never using watchlists. --Antiquary (talk) 20:38, 6 July 2014 (UTC)

Category:Operas

Hi Antiquary, please see the notice on the category page. For convenience that cat is added to all operas, irrespective of the subcats in which they are also listed. Best, Voceditenore (talk) 15:47, 25 July 2014 (UTC)

You're right, aren't you. Ah well, I'll know better next time. -Antiquary (talk) 16:26, 25 July 2014 (UTC)

Happy New Year Antiquary!

Happy New Year!

Antiquary,
Have a prosperous, productive and enjoyable New Year, and thanks for your contributions to Wikipedia. INeverCry 23:12, 31 December 2014 (UTC)

Send New Year cheer by adding {{subst:Happy New Year 2015}} to user talk pages.

• Hey old friend. I'm coming off a somewhat shitty month, but I'm back. Whoo-hoo! I'll shoot you an email in just a bit. I have a new address, so I'll likely do it thru wiki email. I've got something slightly witty to say about STC... INeverCry 23:12, 31 December 2014 (UTC)

And a happy New Year to you too, me old mucker. Oh dear, STC's in for it again is he? I'll email you back. --Antiquary (talk) 14:47, 1 January 2015 (UTC)

Arthur Project...

Not to be creepy, but I notice you added some material on the Lucius Tiberius page. Is there anything else you'd like to include there, and did you find the information already there credible? PhiChiPsiOmega (talk) 01:29, 28 March 2015 (UTC) Also, there is an WikiProject on King Arthur. Would you like to join? PhiChiPsiOmega (talk) 01:29, 28 March 2015 (UTC)

That page seems fine to me apart from perhaps needing one or two more references, especially for the last sentence of the fourth paragraph which looked like it might be OR. The King Arthur Project looks interesting but I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to do anything there at the moment because pains in my arms (tennis elbow) mean I really can't type much. Cheers. --Antiquary (talk) 10:21, 29 March 2015 (UTC)

email

I finally checked my email and responded to yours of last Wednesday... INeverCry 20:40, 19 May 2015 (UTC)

A cup of tea for you!

I always feel so civilised bestowing a cup of tea on an Englisman. I feel even more civilised now that I have internet access back after almost two months offline due to outages and ISP hassles. I ended up with a year discount though. Expect an email soon. Just don't wait around on the computer on my behalf... Good to see you alive and typing! Jeff the Obscure 03:19, 12 October 2015 (UTC)

Marie Serneholt

If you want to, please take a look at this weeks TAFI selected article, Marie Serneholt. Regards.--BabbaQ (talk) 21:47, 11 November 2015 (UTC)

Taken a look. Thanks, but I'll pass on that one. --Antiquary (talk) 21:54, 11 November 2015 (UTC)

ArbCom elections are now open!

Hi,
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A kitten for you!

Kittens are not Baklava - Thanking you for Userboxes

KING (talk) 09:15, 26 November 2015 (UTC)

Thanks! I have the same favourite word. --Antiquary (talk) 10:37, 26 November 2015 (UTC)

Thank you...

...for adding the new Sussex church images! Hassocks5489 (Floreat Hova!) 20:37, 24 December 2015 (UTC)

Thanks, especially since I'm always rather nervous of responses to my substituting my own photographs for other people's. Merry Christmas and floreant Laridae! --Antiquary (talk) 11:40, 25 December 2015 (UTC)

Places of worship – what is included?

Hi Antiquary, and Happy New Year. I made a conscious decision when I started these lists to exclude anything that is not a registered place of worship accessible to the public and which does not occupy its own building. So the following are excluded: hospital chapels, school chapels, prison chapels, chaplaincies in airports (as they are not standalone buildings, although in some cases they are registered for worship – like the one at Heathrow), cemetery chapels, private chapels within houses and country estates, and places of worship registered within part of a building, which historically was common with Jehovah's Witnesses and Plymouth Brethren places of worship and which is now sometimes the case for recent Evangelical, Pentecostal and similar churches. Inevitably there are plenty of grey areas! For example there are certain cemetery chapels which have been converted into public places of worship (e.g. at Brookwood, Surrey); the Catholic chapel of Holy Cross Hospital at Haslemere is registered for public worship and has regular Masses, so I included that on this list; and I occasionally include community centre-type buildings (e.g. the Queen Elizabeth Park Centre here) which have places of worship in them if I can prove the worship community owns the building. I have to leave the computer now but I'll be back online in about an hour to add a little more. Hassocks5489 (Floreat Hova!) 15:55, 31 December 2015 (UTC)

Hi again. Yes, it just becomes rather difficult to manage if many places are in scope. When I found a definitive list of places registered according to the Places of Worship Registration Act 1855, which covers any non-Anglican place of worship, I decided to use that as my basis. The other exception I was trying to think of earlier before I had to log off was chapels at convents, seminaries and the like – although the odd exception, such as the Towers Convent Chapel at Upper Beeding (which has been used as a public Catholic church for nearly 100 years!), does apply. Regarding cemeteries, it is probably best to write about them in the village/parish article, particularly if the chapel(s) are listed. Cheers, Hassocks5489 (Floreat Hova!) 17:35, 31 December 2015 (UTC)

"The Lie"

I was just talking to someone via email, and I reminded myself of this old favorite of mine by the other Sir Walter: The Lie (poem). Something tells me it won't be new to you. INeverCry 03:00, 14 January 2016 (UTC)

To my shame I didn't know the poem, and I see why you like it. I hope Raleigh cheered up, though if it was written in his last years he would have had little reason to. --Antiquary (talk) 13:12, 14 January 2016 (UTC)

That makes me feel a bit better about sending you a book you already had... INeverCry 01:52, 15 January 2016 (UTC)

New email address, etc

Hello, Antiquary. Please check your email; you've got mail!
It may take a few minutes from the time the email is sent for it to show up in your inbox. You can at any time by removing the {{You've got mail}} or {{ygm}} template.

INeverCry 03:09, 24 February 2016 (UTC)

Message

• Originally posted on your userpage:

Never done this before so forgive me if I'm doing it wrongly. Just wanted to say thanks for your article on L.E.L. I visit Cape Coast often and her figure continues to mystify me (as I believe it has done countless others over the decades). I do have a few questions though relating her and to your article. Is this the place to ask them and to pass on my email address? I'll check back periodically. Thanks! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 41.66.200.83 (talk • contribs) 15:30, 9 March 2016‎

Hi. Actually that's not my article, I just made an edit on it recently. Esme Shepherd, who's been doing quite a lot of work on LEL, might possibly be able to answer some of your questions. Just click on the blue link to get to his/her talk page. --Antiquary (talk) 11:36, 10 March 2016 (UTC)

I have unreviewed a page you curated

Hi, I'm Atlantic306. I wanted to let you know that I saw the page you reviewed, Edie Ochiltree, and have un-reviewed it again. If you have any questions, please ask them on my talk page. Thank you. Atlantic306 (talk) 04:31, 5 May 2016 (UTC)

Sorry, pressed wrong button, have reviewed article, its excellent Atlantic306 (talk) 05:20, 5 May 2016 (UTC)

New article for an unjustly neglected Trollope novel

Here it is: Miss Mackenzie. Anything you can do for her would of course be welcome. She's a surprisingly good read, especially when you're over the age of 40. I think I'll be happily stuck in the Mid-Victorian period for quite a while to come. Trollope, Collins, Dickens, Gaskell, The Brontes, Braddon, Reade, and maybe even a couple of Lord Lytton's domestic novels. Nothing too Wilde for me... INeverCry 05:26, 14 July 2016 (UTC)

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays!

Well old man, here we are with the old school holidays template. Not out of any feeling of nostalgia, but just my habit of being a lazy bastard. I wish you the best &c, especially with your eye problems (I've got a great collection of poetry readings from BBC and Penguin Classics of Wordsworth, Byron, Hardy, etc, if you're ever interested - just let me know). I hope you got my email. I was just thinking I'd love to have some of the jam you make, on home-baked English bread. Our bread here in the US always seems counterfeit somehow, as does our jam, though I'm sure we've got some country folks who do it up the way it's supposed to be done. But I'm a city boy... Everything I eat comes out of a plastic bag or a tin can... lNeverCry 03:50, 24 December 2016 (UTC)

Merry, merry!

From the icy Canajian north; to you and yours! FWiW Bzuk (talk) 22:16, 24 December 2016 (UTC)

Dickens

Reminds me again of the Cambridge Companion I lost... I've got a Penguin Classics paperback copy of a good-sized collection of his journalism (600 pages or so). It's got some really good pieces in it. You could get a cheap copy pretty easily. I may get the CC, but I hate buying things I already had... My newest book purchase is the 1000 page My Novel by Lord Lytton. I basically go on AbeBooks and look for stuff nobody else has wanted, wants now, or ever will want... It rained all day yesterday and snowed all day today. It's snowing as I type this. We've got four inches so far. I've got a few rare volumes of Dostoyevsky to send you within the next couple days. lNeverCry 06:24, 22 February 2017 (UTC)

PS. Have a look at this bit of ego massage... I'm in 4th place... The 1st place guy has 5 million edits... lNeverCry 08:35, 22 February 2017 (UTC)

While I've made 1250 edits on Commons in two and a half years. By my reckoning that means I'll reach the one million mark in only 2000 years. --Antiquary (talk) 09:42, 22 February 2017 (UTC)

Well, half of it was shameless padding, but what the hell... lNeverCry 00:58, 23 February 2017 (UTC)

Please see my proposal to upmerge a category

• Category:1303 poems & Category:1440s poems Hugo999 (talk) 10:23, 25 March 2017 (UTC)

Category:Young family has been nominated for discussion

Category:Young family, which you created, has been nominated for possible deletion, merging, or renaming. A discussion is taking place to see if it abides with the categorization guidelines. If you would like to participate in the discussion, you are invited to add your comments at the category's entry on the categories for discussion page. Thank you. Shawn in Montreal (talk) 17:21, 17 April 2017 (UTC)

And he missed it...

I just noticed your email in amongst more than 100 asking for donations or to sign some petition, &c. The only news I would have to impart is that I'm still buying up books by obscure and forgotten men named Charles, those being Charles Lever (9 volumes), Charles Reade (8 volumes with 1 on the way), and Charles Kingsley (3 volumes with 2 more on my wishlist). I also have a volume each of John Banim and Amelia Opie on the way, and just got a nice fat novel by Gerald Griffin about the Duke of Monmouth. As for weather, we've got a day coming this week with 40.5 centigrade. That's 105F. It's been stuck up around 95/100 for all of July... I have to go to the doc tomorrow for a recharge. I'll respond to that email that was drowned in spam in a bit. Take care old man. lNeverCry 04:53, 1 August 2017 (UTC)