User talk:MarnetteD/archive32

For my talk page watchers
Hello all. I just wanted to wish those of you who are Doctor Who watchers the very happiest of anniversary weeks. 30 years ago was a great deal of fun. Today's worldwide popularity of the show combined with the net allowing us to share our fandom with people far and wide is quite remarkable. It has been a pleasure to work on WikiP's Dr Who articles with you and to share the excitement over events in the current series over the last eight years. Cheers MarnetteD | Talk 04:48, 19 November 2013 (UTC)

Was Lew Alcindor the tower from Power?
If you want verification that Lew Alcindor was the tower from Power, click on the following link:

http://articles.philly.com/1989-05-25/sports/26109975_1_power-memorial-high-school-kareem-abdul-jabbar-power-basketball

Anthony22 (talk) 12:35, 20 November 2013 (UTC)


 * No need to leave this here just add the source when you make the edit per WP:BURDEN. MarnetteD | Talk 14:23, 20 November 2013 (UTC)
 * ✅ HTH. 74.192.84.101 (talk) 23:13, 9 December 2013 (UTC)

A request
If you have the time, could you please comment on my reply here Thanks! — &#124; Gareth Griffith-Jones &#124; The Welsh Buzzard&#124; — 19:13, 20 November 2013 (UTC)

When is the present?
This may amuse you. Cheers! — &#124; Gareth Griffith-Jones &#124; The Welsh Buzzard&#124; — 18:02, 22 November 2013 (UTC)

Rose (Doctor Who)
The Rose (Doctor Who) article to which you have significantly contributed, has been listed as a Good Article.  SilkTork  ✔Tea time  12:05, 28 November 2013 (UTC)
 * Many thanks. My work was mostly as a wikignome and others did most of the heavy work. This is much appreciated. MarnetteD | Talk 16:25, 28 November 2013 (UTC)

Back part time
I will hopefully be gradually editing a bit more over the next few months. A combination of work and personal issues hit back in March, and just did not seem to let up, including the flood (they finally opened our road down to the flatlands a couple of weeks ago). We'll see. I still feel like I'm just digging out of a big hole, but miss editing here. Don Lammers (talk) 17:07, 28 November 2013 (UTC)
 * Thanks for the message. I was worried that you might have been in the flood zone. I do hope that things have gotten somewhere close to normal and I am glad that you are back to editing here. Stay well and Happy Thanksgiving. Cheers. MarnetteD | Talk 17:44, 28 November 2013 (UTC)

question about template-tagging other people
Hello Marnette... but, by the noodly appendage! :-)    This didn't seem fair to me.

Not knowing the situation, though, maybe they are mentioned in one of your long-term-abuse threads, which I notice in talkpage sections above? In particular, the tag was placed without signing that it was you. I assumed that I would see some hidden-sinebot-like-message in the wiki markup, but there was nothing, so I had to scruffle back through the edit-history of the page. If it had been signed MarnetteD, it would not have creeped me out as much -- did you just forget the tildes when you tagged? Danke for your time. p.s. You can reply here if you like, but if I do not respond promptly, please drop a note on my talkpage. 74.192.84.101 (talk) 22:20, 9 December 2013 (UTC)


 * Thanks for your message. It is common practice to add that tag, on any talk page, when someone, Username or IP, makes a comment. There are numerous reasons for this but the main one is to alert any admins who look at things to not have to waste time to look up this up. I usually sign these but forgot to do so in this situation. It should be noted that signing them is not required. MarnetteD | Talk 21:53, 12 December 2013 (UTC)

Tireless and tiresome

 * Thanks GG-J. The same, of course, applies to you!! I hope that the calendar is still bringing fun to your day. Thanks again this is much appreciated. Cheers. MarnetteD | Talk 21:55, 12 December 2013 (UTC)


 * It certainly is — and so much content, all wonderfully presented. All the best! — &#124; Gareth Griffith-Jones &#124; The Welsh Buzzard&#124; — 22:04, 12 December 2013 (UTC)

This has pleased me
Hi M. — This has pleased me Cheers! — &#124; Gareth Griffith-Jones &#124; The Welsh Buzzard&#124; — 20:01, 16 December 2013 (UTC) It has been riveting. I must get hold of the first series! Big thank you to you again for alerting me to the start of this series. — &#124; Gareth Griffith-Jones &#124; The Welsh Buzzard&#124; — 22:23, 16 December 2013 (UTC)
 * Very good news indeed. Consistency can only help and it will give him a chance to develop some of the young talent that was on the pitch in the Tonga match. Thanks for sharing it. MarnetteD | Talk 22:09, 16 December 2013 (UTC)
 * Just finished watching the last episode of series II of Ripper Street. Outstanding. Cannot accept that there is not to be any more. Apparently the cast are "gutted"!
 * I sympathize with the cast and crew. It is one of those series where you can tell that they put their heats into it. The powers that be just gave us a big lump of coal :-( MarnetteD | Talk 16:12, 18 December 2013 (UTC)

Problem Edits
Hi! Your Burton-on-Trent editor seems to have returned with a different IP address. I noticed because of [//en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Last_Stand_%282013_film%29&diff=prev&oldid=586523598 this edit], which matched the earlier edits he was making. I've already reverted some of his troublesome edits, mostly involving changing the ledes to films I'm familiar with to grammatically incorrect or less well-written versions. It looks like he's actively editing today. Thought you'd want to know, and might want to follow up with Drmies. Grandpallama (talk) 17:21, 18 December 2013 (UTC)


 * Thanks for the update. This might be him but two things are giving me pause. The address locates to London - now it could still be him but this would be the first time of being that far south. The editing of wrestling articles is not part of the his editing pattern - at least recently. I'll keep an eye on things and report to the proper spot if necessary. In the meantime - and since it might be someone else - please feel free to post warnings on their talk page. Thanks again and your vigilance is much appreciated!! MarnetteD | Talk 18:54, 18 December 2013 (UTC)


 * Maybe. But the movie editing focused on the ledes, (changing the categories of the films, making the years possessives, changing spellings of Asian actors, etc.) looks like pretty clear quacking to me. Grandpallama (talk) 19:35, 18 December 2013 (UTC)


 * Sounds good. Nothing wrong with going with your gut feeling. Feel free to post your suspicions on Drmies talk page at any time. You don't have to go through me. Especially at this time of year. My editing time is going to be limited over the next ten days or so and I would hate for our articles to be messed up just because I am not onwiki. Good to be working with you in this situation. Cheers. MarnetteD | Talk 22:16, 18 December 2013 (UTC)
 * Geolocation of IP addresses in the UK is notoriously inaccurate. It's worst for the larger broadband suppliers; those who provide dynamic IP addresses can be particularly bad. My own normally geolocates to 51.5°N, -0.13°W which is off by about 50 miles. There's a vandal known to WikiProject UK Railways whose geolocation moves around, and normally seems to fall on random points scattered within two separate circles each about 25 miles in diameter. -- Red rose64 (talk) 00:20, 19 December 2013 (UTC)


 * Thanks for cluing me in Redrose. In this particular case 3-4 years of dealing with this person had always located to Burton-(up)on-Trent. But as this person discovered that we were on to him/her it wouldn't surprise me at all that they would try to throw us off the scent. I always appreciate your educating me on the ins and outs of the technology. Your time and efforts are appreciated. MarnetteD | Talk 00:40, 19 December 2013 (UTC)

The Graham Norton Show
Hi M, I know you get The Graham Norton Show on BBC America. Yesterday's show included Miranda Hart, who we have talked about in the recent past, so if you have not yet actually seen her, she was on top form last night. Sadly, the rest of the show was not great. All the best, — &#124; Gareth Griffith-Jones &#124; The Welsh Buzzard&#124; — 21:18, 21 December 2013 (UTC)


 * Hi G. Thanks for letting me know. I've been watching the show for several years now and she has been a guest two or three times before (at least) and I've always enjoyed seeing her. So I am glad to know she will be on again. BBCA is usually a week or so behind so we won't get this ep until after Xmas. In some ways I preferred GN's show before it was moved to BBC1. Fewer guests gave them more time to get to know one another and I also liked when there was more audience interaction. Now they have so many people on the couch that some of them seem superflous - see Jeremy Clarkson's appearance a few weeks ago. I am going to be watching my Rowan Atkinson Xmas triple bill later tonight. I'll be seeing Blackadder's Christmas Carol, "Merry Christmas, Mr. Bean" and Bernard and the Genie. I know the last one isn't available to you on DVD. I will keep my fingers crossed that it shows up on cable or some "video streaming" website for you one day. Cheers and best holiday wishes to you. MarnetteD | Talk 22:07, 21 December 2013 (UTC)

Cheers! — &#124; Gareth Griffith-Jones &#124; The Welsh Buzzard&#124; — 22:27, 21 December 2013 (UTC)
 * &hellip; and the same wishes to you from me. I agree with your criticism. On a positive note &hellip; not long to go for The Doctor's Christmas special &hellip; I am really looking forward to that. Going back to the latest The Graham Norton Show, and the content about "Strictly", it was the wrong result tonight in the final. The voting public took no notice of the four judges who were unanimous that Natalie Gumede is by far the best, and I agree totally. Ah well.

Christmas lunch
I read the UK Christmas lunch section and felt it was poorly written, badly referenced and not particularly informative. In short it needs a revision. Rather than removing my hard work, none of which was contentious why not contribute. You even removed my Dicken's reference that was there toclarify a misleading statement. Incidentally ,I don't recall ever having had carrots with my Christmas meal but then to my recollection my family have always had a goose for our Christmas lunch so I don't know much about turkey at all. Happy Xmas

Dorkinglad (talk) 19:34, 23 December 2013 (UTC)dorkinglad (talk][[User:Dorkinglad|Dorkinglad (talk) 19:34, 23 December 2013 (UTC)

Glad Tidings and all that ...
FWiW Bzuk (talk) 00:40, 24 December 2013 (UTC)

Yo Ho Ho


Prhartcom (talk) is wishing you Seasons Greetings! Whether you celebrate your hemisphere's Solstice or Christmas, Diwali, Hogmanay, Hanukkah, Lenaia, Festivus or even the Saturnalia, this is a special time of year for almost everyone!

Spread the holiday cheer by adding to your friends' talk pages.

 Imploring that enjoys a sumptuous Christmas holiday and a naughty New Year! First play this →  →  →

Now play this! I dare you to tell me that you did not smile.

Doctor Who is at 19:30 hrs. Cheers! — &#124; Gareth Griffith-Jones &#124; The Welsh Buzzard&#124; — 01:27, 25 December 2013 (UTC)


 * Great stuff I am still smiling. I am getting ready to watch Scrooge (1970 film). I know it is not considered among the best but I am a big fan of nearly all the actors - for instance getting to see a young svelte, singing and dancing Anton Rodgers is a treat. They also manage to slip a line about coffin nails and that is one of my favorite items in Dickens' book. We don't get tomorrows Dr Who ep until 19:00 our time so I may have to skip editing for several hours to avoid "spoilers" - I'll never be able to read or hear that word without thinking of Alex Kingston. A pleasant thought indeed. Have a most wonderful Xmas GG-J!!! MarnetteD | Talk 02:29, 25 December 2013 (UTC)

One of the best bits for me was Clara Oswald's expression after the regeneration. Fantastic fun. All the best! — &#124; Gareth Griffith-Jones &#124; The Welsh Buzzard&#124; — 21:40, 26 December 2013 (UTC)
 * Hi! M!
 * I agree! I've been busy off wiki today and am behind on everything. I did just send you an email with some of my thoughts. Cheers. MarnetteD | Talk 22:08, 26 December 2013 (UTC)

Poseur!
Hi Marnette! Some poseur (troll) made an account to act as you - I blocked them. You can take a look here User:MaranetteD. Do you want me to delete their user page? SarahStierch (talk) 06:11, 25 December 2013 (UTC)
 * I discovered them via this edit. Merry Christmas ;) SarahStierch (talk) 06:11, 25 December 2013 (UTC)
 * Many thanks I already noticed and alerted an admin who has been dealing with this troll. But I do appreciate your quick action in blocking them. Sorry that you got caught up in this. Cheers. MarnetteD | Talk 06:14, 25 December 2013 (UTC)
 * Don't be sorry! I've been there :) I generally don't "block" without discussing it with others, but this was too obvious. Thanks for your contributions - and I am sorry *you* are dealing with this! If I can help let me know! SarahStierch (talk) 06:16, 25 December 2013 (UTC)
 * Many thanks for your reply. If you haven't already done so could you please keep my talk page on your watchlist for awhile? It would be appreciated. Family fun stuff will keep me busy tomorrow (my time) and there is no knowing how long this trolling will go on. MarnetteD | Talk 06:33, 25 December 2013 (UTC)

Merry, Merry Christmas and a Happy Doctor Who!
Are we ready? In the meantime, have a very happy Christmas day, and enjoy family and friends. As always, the e-card was gorgeous. I saved it until this morning, and as coincidence would have it, my Christmas pin for this year is a cardinal sitting on a holly branch. You are such a dear! --Drmargi (talk) 19:09, 25 December 2013 (UTC)


 * What a nice coincidence! Since the special is about to air in the UK I am about to log off to avoid spoilers. I am also going to DVR the Matt Smith goodbye special and watch it after the episode. Yuletide cheers!!! MarnetteD | Talk 19:11, 25 December 2013 (UTC)


 * As am I. I sent a small gift of sorts via e-mail.  --Drmargi (talk) 19:21, 25 December 2013 (UTC)

James Marsters photo discussion
Marnette, thanks for participating in the discussion. Just one thing: Two other photos have been added to the discussion since you voiced your preference. Could you post again to indicate whether your previously-stated preference remains the same? Thanks, and have a Happy New Year! Nightscream (talk) 18:27, 29 December 2013 (UTC)