User talk:West Virginian/Archive 25

Merry Christmas!

 * , Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you, too! I appreciate the warm season's greetings, and look forward to working with you again in the near future! Thank you for all your tremendous contributions to Wikipedia! -- West Virginian   (talk)  02:24, 28 December 2015 (UTC)

Greetings
I haven't seen you editing as much lately as you used to. Hope all is well with you. Best wishes for the holidays and a happy, healthy 2016. Corinne (talk) 02:22, 28 December 2015 (UTC)
 * , I'm taking an extended break from Wikipedia until later next month. I apologize for my prolonged absence but I look forward to working with you in 2016. Thank you for the holiday wishes, and I wish the same to you! -- West Virginian   (talk)  02:26, 28 December 2015 (UTC)

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Today's featured article/requests/Romney Literary Society --Gerda Arendt (talk) 16:45, 4 January 2016 (UTC)

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Category:City attorneys
Category:City attorneys, the subcategories of which you created, has been nominated for renaming to Category:Municipal attorneys. 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. RevelationDirect (talk) 02:04, 13 January 2016 (UTC)

Today's featured article/January 30, 2016
I tweaked this one a little from the TFAR version; how does it look? Two questions: was this one of the first library-building, literary, debating, or scientific societies in the country? (I see the sources aren't online.) Also, did the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and Blind move in when it was first founded in 1870, or later? - Dank (push to talk) 00:33, 15 January 2016 (UTC)
 * , thank you for your attention to this TFAR. According to the offline sources cited, the society was the first organization of its kind in the present-day state of West Virginia, and one of the first in the United States, which I would assume would mean it was first library/literary society/debating society/scientific society. All the sources say specifically "of its kind." The society donated its Romney Classical Institute campus to the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and Blind. The state accepted the donation, and the school opened at the society's former campus in September 1870. Let me know if you require any additional information. -- West Virginian   (talk)  15:52, 21 January 2016 (UTC)

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TFL notification
Hi, West Virginian. I'm just posting to let you know that List of colleges and universities in Washington, D.C. – a list that you have been heavily involved with – has been chosen to appear on the Main Page as Today's featured list for February 19. The TFL blurb can be seen here. If you have any thoughts on the selection, please post them on my talk page or at TFL talk. Regards, Giants2008  ( Talk ) 22:20, 22 January 2016 (UTC)
 * , thank you for selecting this list for inclusion in TFL. I have no additional suggestions or comments regarding the intro has it is written for the main page. Thanks again; this is truly an honor for this list to be selected. -- West Virginian   (talk)  22:13, 23 January 2016 (UTC)

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Welcome back!
Welcome back! I hope your wiki-break was a good one. A few months ago, I nominated Sonam Kapoor for FA (in which you provided input), but it was not promoted due to some concerns regarding its prose and neutrality. Would you kindly post comments, again on Featured article candidates/Sonam Kapoor/archive2? I would appreciate the help. --  Frankie talk 20:38, 24 January 2016 (UTC)
 * , thank you so much for your message! I am so sorry I didn't make it to this review, but I promise to be active more regularly soon. I'll continue to keep watch for future articles of yours and I will review when I have some time. Thank you again, and I hope all is well with you! -- West Virginian   (talk)  02:20, 14 May 2016 (UTC)

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Hey! would you like to look at my FLC? I would appreciate it. Thanks. Krish |  Talk  15:06, 4 February 2016 (UTC)
 * , it's so nice to hear from you! I am sorry I didn't see your message earlier. I promise I'll keep my eye peeled for future articles of yours and will review when I have some more time. Thank you again for the message, and I hope all is well! -- West Virginian   (talk)  02:19, 14 May 2016 (UTC)
 * It's okay West! And, everything is well with me. I hope the same for you too. FYI, I have another open FLC nomination. You can review this one. Krish |  Talk  09:46, 15 May 2016 (UTC)

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Literary Hall
Hi, there! I wrote the article Briarcliff Farms, and submitted it to FAC, where it didn't receive enough attention in time. I recently renominated it, and would really like if you could make comments. In turn, I'd like to review your FAC, in a quid pro quo manner. Thanks so much. ɱ (talk · vbm  · coi) 01:18, 11 February 2016 (UTC)
 * , thank you for your message! As you can see, I'm still catching up from a long series of breaks from the site. I will continue to keep my eyes open for your future articles when I am back more regularly. As I stated below, I am a huge fan, and I would be honored to review a future article of yours. -- West Virginian   (talk)  02:18, 14 May 2016 (UTC)

Naming customs in the south
Hello, West Virginian -- I'm glad to see you've resumed editing after your wiki-break. I was just reading a comment on another editor's talk page, and I thought you might be able to help. It's this discussion: User talk:Yngvadottir/Archive 9. Yngvadottir mentioned naming customs in the southern part of the U.S., and the need for sources, and you're the only editor I know of who knows anything about the south. I know it's not your area of interest, but I thought if you had time, you might be able to help the editor who posted the original question there and may be willing to work on that article. Corinne (talk) 03:29, 13 February 2016 (UTC)
 * , I just saw your message! I know anecdotally that middle names are usually another patrilineal or matrilineal family surname, but I don't have a specific source I can cite. I will dig around and see what I can find! I apologize for my prolonged absence, but I promise to be back more regularly soon. I miss you! -- West Virginian   (talk)  02:17, 14 May 2016 (UTC)

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An award for you!

 * , thank you so incredibly much for this barnstar and congratulations on this momentous accomplishment! I look forward to reviewing more of your work in the future when time allows! -- West Virginian   (talk)  14:56, 28 February 2016 (UTC)
 * Sure. I can see that you've been not so active lately. I wish you the best for Literary Hall FAC. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 14:58, 28 February 2016 (UTC)

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Precious anniversary
--Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:35, 6 March 2016 (UTC)
 * , thank you tremendously for your thoughtful commendation and words. I am your biggest fan on Wikipedia, and you continue to inspire me! I've been slightly inactive for a few months, but I look forward to having the opportunity to contribute regularly again! Thank you for all your continued contributions to the WikiCommunity! -- West Virginian   (talk)  22:14, 10 March 2016 (UTC)


 * Another one nominated: Today's featured article/requests/Hebron Church (Intermont, West Virginia), - there was a call for architecture ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 12:59, 7 December 2016 (UTC)

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 * , here's wishing you a very happy (and belated) Maha Shivaratri in return! I am most definitely aware of this festival, as my partner is from Chennai. Nataraja is my favorite of Shiva's depictions, so I am truly humbled and honor to receive this form of WikiLove! Thank you for all you do every day for Wikipedia! -- West Virginian   (talk)  22:21, 10 March 2016 (UTC)

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Today's featured article/May 5, 2016
Hi WVian, working on this now. - Dank (push to talk) 22:33, 18 April 2016 (UTC)
 * , thank you for all your hard work in formatting the TFA for the Whipple Truss Bridge! The TFA lede works well in its current form, although it wouldn't hurt to wiki link West Virginia Route 259. That is my only suggestion, and it works fine without the wink link, too! Thank you again, and let me know if you have any further questions or require input in the meantime! -- V/r West Virginian   (talk)  00:34, 19 April 2016 (UTC)
 * My mistake, I added the link. Glad you liked it! - Dank (push to talk) 00:39, 19 April 2016 (UTC)
 * , thank you again for crafting such a stellar TFA lede for the Capon Lake Whipple Truss Bridge! -- West Virginian   (talk)  11:44, 19 April 2016 (UTC)
 * , I just noticed that Capon Springs should be wiki linked to Capon Springs, West Virginia. I was going to make the correction myself but I didn't want to make an un-authorized edit. Thanks! -- West Virginian   (talk)  11:46, 19 April 2016 (UTC)

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 * Gerda Arendt, I love you so much. Thank you for this beautiful "precious" stone! I hope to be back on Wikipedia more regularly sometime soon! -- West Virginian   (talk)  02:14, 14 May 2016 (UTC)

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Old Pine Church
Hi West Virginian,

I recently wrote the article on the Briarcliff Library and submitted it to FAC, where I'm afraid it might not receive enough attention in time. I would really like if you could make comments; in turn, I'd like to review your FAC, in a quid pro quo manner. Thanks so much. ɱ (talk · vbm  · coi) 16:54, 27 April 2016 (UTC)
 * I still really do need your help! I hope you can spare some time. ɱ  (talk · vbm  · coi) 19:51, 1 May 2016 (UTC)
 * , thank you so much for your message! I just saw it. Unfortunately, I'm still mostly inactive on this site. I hope to return permanently soon, and I promise to review one of your future articles. I've always been a huge fan if yours, and of your work! -- West Virginian   (talk)  02:14, 14 May 2016 (UTC)

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Peer review/Eega/archive1
West Virginian, when you are really free, can you please leave your comments there? I wish to make Eega a FA and i opine that your suggestions would help me improve it. Regards, Pavanjandhyala (talk) 09:54, 1 May 2016 (UTC)
 * , thank you so much for your message! I am still mostly inactive, but I promise if I do have a really free moment that I will review! I'll be back regularly one day, hopefully soon! -- West Virginian   (talk)  02:12, 14 May 2016 (UTC)
 * Thanks. If you skip the PR, no problem. You can directly post your comments at the FAC. I'm waiting. :) Pavanjandhyala (talk) 03:17, 14 May 2016 (UTC)
 * The FAC is open from today. If you are free and interested, please try to leave your comments here. Regards, Pavanjandhyala (talk) 04:31, 1 June 2016 (UTC)

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A barnstar for you!

 * , thank you so incredibly much for this thoughtful editor's barnstar! I am so appreciative of your continued camaraderie and support, and hope to work with you soon again on another project! Here's hoping all is well! -- West Virginian   (talk)  02:10, 14 May 2016 (UTC)

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Anbe Sivam PR
Hello, West Virginian, how's everything with you?. I've listed the article for PR here as I wish to take it to FA. Feel free to leave comments. Thanks. — Ssven2  Speak 2 me 04:55, 17 May 2016 (UTC)

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