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Wowsers, talk about life after death. Cate is still ticking. [[User:GoodDay|GoodDay]] ([[User talk:GoodDay|talk]]) 20:42, 1 September 2009 (UTC) |
Wowsers, talk about life after death. Cate is still ticking. [[User:GoodDay|GoodDay]] ([[User talk:GoodDay|talk]]) 20:42, 1 September 2009 (UTC) |
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== FAC nomination == |
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You may remember that, after reading through [[Buildings of Jesus College, Oxford]], you asked to be notified when [[Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Buildings of Jesus College, Oxford/archive1]] was live. Any further improvements that you can suggest would be welcome. Regards, [[User:Bencherlite|Bencherlite]][[User talk:Bencherlite|<i><sup>Talk</sup></i>]] 09:36, 4 September 2009 (UTC) |
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Please note there is now a designated area for complaining about me here (I do check it from time to time). This talk page is now only for important and interesting matters. Giano (talk) 11:36, 20 January 2009 (UTC)
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You are too naughty! You will have the MOS police crash down on our heads! Amandajm (talk) 12:00, 28 July 2009 (UTC)
- something will be certainly be crashing, but it won't be on my head [1]. Giano (talk) 12:16, 28 July 2009 (UTC)
- Good. It's an ongoing problem which annoys me almost as much as those large cathedral info boxes with a place for the name of every single member of the chapter Amandajm (talk) 14:43, 28 July 2009 (UTC)
- something will be certainly be crashing, but it won't be on my head [1]. Giano (talk) 12:16, 28 July 2009 (UTC)
Careful - too much interest in infoboxes leads to accusations of sockpuppetry. Do you know much German? Awful language, I understand. -- Disinfoboxman (talk) 18:15, 28 July 2009 (UTC)
Waugh quote re Brympton d'Evercy
Hi, I've put List of Grade I listed buildings in South Somerset up at FLC and been challenged to give a full reference for the quote "It has been described as the most beautiful house in England" about Brympton d'Evercy. See Wikipedia:Featured list candidates/List of Grade I listed buildings in South Somerset/archive1 for the discussion. This may be a long shot but I was wondering if you had the further details of the article in the Telegraph?— Rod talk 18:16, 28 July 2009 (UTC)
- yes the reference is listed - a copy of country life from 1920something - I have a copy of the original, but Waugh did not say it, it wa said by Christopher Husey. Giano (talk) 18:28, 28 July 2009 (UTC)
- ah pehaps he did, I have the Telegraph cutting somewhere - I think Waugh was referring to Hussey. I'll dig it out. Giano (talk) 18:30, 28 July 2009 (UTC)
- as is typical, I can find every cutting but the one I want: I see I gave the full quote in the conclusion "Last week we learnt that the most beautiful house in Somerset has been sold.....it is sad of course for the family who owned it who had made a valiant effort to keep it going ..it did not succeed as a showpiece: they had run out of money, the internal decorations were dreadful, and they lacked the proper kit to make it look like anything more than a prep school on open day. So now the most beautiful house in England will be a private family home once again.." along with a full reference. It is possible I mistranscribed, but not likely, especialy as the a lead fact like that I ould have double and treble checked. I don't see what further references onc can give for a columnist, writing his own column in a national newspaper - are back editions on-line or available anywhere? I will keep searching, it should ne here somewere. Giano (talk) 19:23, 28 July 2009 (UTC)
- Thanks for looking - I have similar problems with my filing systems. I presume the quote marks in the excerpt above are yours as they do not appear in the Brympton d'Evercy article which makes me think it may be Waugh original rather than quoting Christopher Hussey (but ref 27 is no more helpful than ref 1 for my search). The Rambling Man has found this which ascribes it to Hussey, maybe I'll just use that for now.
- BTW have you thought any more about getting Brympton d'Evercy to GA/FAC?— Rod talk 19:51, 28 July 2009 (UTC)
- Relax, I have found the cutting, I knew I had it somewhere. I am quite correct the quote is spot on - it os Page 17 of Monday, August 31. 1992. Daily Telgraph. Oh and the website is wrong - hussey does not say that at all - he implies, but does not say it. I have his article in full - the quote is 100% Waughs. Giano (talk) 19:58, 28 July 2009 (UTC)
- Brilliant I'll change it back again, but do you have the title of the article?— Rod talk 20:06, 28 July 2009 (UTC)
- The column is called Way of the World. The section header was "But life goes on." On a lighter note, I don't care for that website [2] and would certainly not consider getting married myself in a "refractory", however historic! Suggest you stick with my reference.Giano (talk) 20:10, 28 July 2009 (UTC)
- Tis done. Thanks again. Do you want me to add the formatted cite to Brympton d'Evercy (as an inline cite)?— Rod talk 20:25, 28 July 2009 (UTC)
- yeah, that would be a good idea, I don't want to have to upend the filing cupbaord again. Thanks. Giano (talk) 21:00, 28 July 2009 (UTC)
- Tis done - sorry to hassle your filing cupboard & thanks again.— Rod talk 21:14, 28 July 2009 (UTC)
An article you may enjoy
Have you had a chance to read Christopher Hitchens' piece "The Lovely Stones" in Vanity Fair? I know you have a passion for architecture, and I thought of you as I read it. It's about the English plundering of Greek architecture during the colonial period, and the effects it still has today. Unitanode 15:18, 29 July 2009 (UTC)
- No, I have not seen; I shall have to buy a copy - is it this month's edition? Giano (talk) 18:23, 30 July 2009 (UTC)
- It's the July issue with Johnny Depp on the cover. Unitanode 18:27, 30 July 2009 (UTC)
- Thanks, I'll see if it's still available - otherwise it has to be a wait for my dentist where all the old dog eared magazines are to be found! It will make a pleasant change from reading the out of date doings of Posh and Becks in Hello or overpriced houses sold six months before in Country Life. Giano (talk) 18:47, 30 July 2009 (UTC)
- It's the July issue with Johnny Depp on the cover. Unitanode 18:27, 30 July 2009 (UTC)
- No, I have not seen; I shall have to buy a copy - is it this month's edition? Giano (talk) 18:23, 30 July 2009 (UTC)
- Never fear, for I have found it online. It's regarding the mutilation done by the looting of Lord Elgin in 1812 of various adornments of the Parthenon. I think you'll enjoy it. I know I did. Unitanode 19:00, 30 July 2009 (UTC)
- Looks good that new museum - reviewed in the Architectural Review as such a fine building it stands as a case just on its own for the return of the marbles. --Joopercoopers (talk) 19:04, 30 July 2009 (UTC)
- Hitchens himself makes a similar case. What I don't understand is, why the holdup? Hitchens basically destroys the three basic arguments the Brits use to support keeping them. Unitanode 19:06, 30 July 2009 (UTC)
- Looks good that new museum - reviewed in the Architectural Review as such a fine building it stands as a case just on its own for the return of the marbles. --Joopercoopers (talk) 19:04, 30 July 2009 (UTC)
Stanford
[3] - replied to the 'transept balcony' thing. --Joopercoopers (talk) 12:08, 30 July 2009 (UTC)
Giano, you can't say things like this. "So in the interest of the project fuck off from this page and shut the fuck up!" is far from what is acceptable behaviour for any user here. If you don't like what someone has said, however provoked you feel, you need to express your concern in a much more collegial manner. The incivility you used in the above example merely lessens the impact of your words. Ryan PostlethwaiteSee the mess I've created or let's have banter 18:09, 2 August 2009 (UTC)
- You should apologize immediately. Prodego talk 18:45, 2 August 2009 (UTC)
- " Giano, you can't say things like..." What a ridiculous statement Ryan, I clearly have! What on earth has it got to do with you anyway - pure presumption - No, don't answer, let's not go there - too dull for words. If someone wants to reopen the whole Geogre/Utgard can of worms - that is quite fine by me, but if that is not th case, and I suspect it is, then shut the fuck up and I will do the same. Giano (talk) 19:46, 2 August 2009 (UTC)
I've asked Arbom a couple questions that relate to you
I really think that comments like the one you left on Bishonen's talk page are way over the line. I've asked for comment on the Arbcom talk page for their opinions. [4] Sucks because you used to be on of the editors I respected the most, but now it's just gone sideways somehow. RxS (talk) 18:19, 2 August 2009 (UTC)
The Itch
Do you guys have an utterly unconquerable itch to go on at Giano, no matter how many people have already done so? Look at his contribs. I asked him to stop, and he did stop. On the assumption that you're not actually trying to start him up again, it's time to let it go. Please. Bishonen | talk 19:14, 2 August 2009 (UTC).
- Ah, well said Bishonen. I was here to ask about Stanford. You'll have doubtless noticed my masterpiece by now. G (which would normally be the West Porch/Facade but here faces north) I've notated as 'Arcade' per the brochure source, but it seems a little doubtful to me. The Arcade definitely stretches to the east and west from the façade, but the continuance of it under the building doesn't seem right. This seems a more latin american or perhaps southern European invention, presumably with climate in mind, to give respite from the sun. I wonder if it perhaps has a better name in these circumstances. Any ideas? --Joopercoopers (talk) 19:46, 2 August 2009 (UTC)
- Yeah, I have just seen it; it's mega-brill, I wish i could do plans like it, but I'm limited by an inability to draw a curve to scale - they ought to make you an Admin for being able to do useful things like that. Giano (talk) 19:59, 2 August 2009 (UTC)
- To be honest, on the design, being Renaissance, I never quite got it, but if you read the disinfo box it is "American Renaissance" - which I expect covers a multitude of proportional sins. Giano (talk) 20:01, 2 August 2009 (UTC)
Don't get carried away
Giano, it bothers me when you call a user darling knowing that she dislikes that form of address. Please, look up PM Forni (an Italian professor who lives in Baltimore) and see what he says about these things. Thank you. Jehochman Talk 01:46, 3 August 2009 (UTC)
- I can just image what PM Forni's students nickname his afternoon tutorials; I suspect it's not that civil. --Joopercoopers (talk) 00:15, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
- Sadly, it seems a little love, harmony and humour is not wanted here; sorry you have all be so shocked by my use of these grossly offensive and unpolitically correct words. One man's dude is another man's darling, but whatever! All will be releived to know that I won't be arownd very much for the next few weeks - taking myself off somewhere for happy holidays, where I will be more appreciated. So now is the safe season for RFC and RFArbing me, my friends, relations or anyone whose page I may have posted on. Or even nominating certain people for Adminship or de-sysopping. However, beware, my self appointed holiday task is to learn to use this new little telephone thing that will keep me in touch with you all. Giano (talk) 06:37, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
- iPhone? Feh, a toy. Jehochman Talk 12:19, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
- Sadly, it seems a little love, harmony and humour is not wanted here; sorry you have all be so shocked by my use of these grossly offensive and unpolitically correct words. One man's dude is another man's darling, but whatever! All will be releived to know that I won't be arownd very much for the next few weeks - taking myself off somewhere for happy holidays, where I will be more appreciated. So now is the safe season for RFC and RFArbing me, my friends, relations or anyone whose page I may have posted on. Or even nominating certain people for Adminship or de-sysopping. However, beware, my self appointed holiday task is to learn to use this new little telephone thing that will keep me in touch with you all. Giano (talk) 06:37, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
Update
All this time I thought the Minnesotans invented hotdish, but now I see the Italians have their own version in Timballo? Have you tried using Campbells mushroom soup as a base and adding tater-tots? Delish! ChildofMidnight (talk) 22:29, 3 August 2009 (UTC)
- I make a tater-tot casserole on occasion. Fried hamburger meat with onions and peppers go on the bottom, cream of mushroom soup gets poured over it, put the tater-tots on top and cook until the tots are close to being done. Then cover in cheese and put back in the oven until it is melted. Very yummy! Tex (talk) 18:40, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
- Thank you - while my personal experience of cookery is limited to my famed and much discussed calamari with prunes, I don't see how a dish can be " pie, casserole, or soufflé" that's impossible. Giano (talk) 18:44, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
- I agree. I'm removing the souffle part. ChildofMidnight (talk) 20:21, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
- That will be a relive to those few Wikipedians who ever stop editing for long enough to enjoy a good dinner. Giano (talk) 20:40, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
- Thank you - while my personal experience of cookery is limited to my famed and much discussed calamari with prunes, I don't see how a dish can be " pie, casserole, or soufflé" that's impossible. Giano (talk) 18:44, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
ANI - your favourite place
Giano - I'm being discussed there to see if non-trivial action (don't sound too good, eh?) should be taken taken against me for something on an Ireland/British dispute poll (The poll, and the details would bore you s***less!). But you might look at it if you have a mo. Sarah777 (talk) 20:27, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
- Madam, (I dare not be more familiar) a link would be quite helpful! Giano (talk) 20:41, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
- Sorry - I was out teasing the goat. This is where I'm being accused of mass intimidation. Sarah777 (talk) 21:44, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
- And this is where I'm being threatened with a bizarre ancient Arcom ruling. Sarah777 (talk) 21:48, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
- And this is the ANI link. (They were busy while I was goat-chasing). Sarah777 (talk) 21:50, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
- Sorry, I have not really been following that, I can't really just turn up there after you have posted here - I see you jave LHVU batting in your corner - so you should be OK - if not many others watch this page, I am not giving much time to Wikipedia at present, I am soon going away for a while and am planing a post elsehwere which is concentrating my time. I hope you understand. Giano (talk) 22:20, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
- Good Luck! Are you leaving Wiki?? Sarah777 (talk) 13:41, 5 August 2009 (UTC)
- Sorry, I have not really been following that, I can't really just turn up there after you have posted here - I see you jave LHVU batting in your corner - so you should be OK - if not many others watch this page, I am not giving much time to Wikipedia at present, I am soon going away for a while and am planing a post elsehwere which is concentrating my time. I hope you understand. Giano (talk) 22:20, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
- And this is the ANI link. (They were busy while I was goat-chasing). Sarah777 (talk) 21:50, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
- And this is where I'm being threatened with a bizarre ancient Arcom ruling. Sarah777 (talk) 21:48, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
- Sorry - I was out teasing the goat. This is where I'm being accused of mass intimidation. Sarah777 (talk) 21:44, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
- Madam, (I dare not be more familiar) a link would be quite helpful! Giano (talk) 20:41, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
Unfair
Please slow down, Giacomo. It's completely unfair to say that desysoping Geogre gave NYBrad pleasure. Completely. Bishonen | talk 21:51, 4 August 2009 (UTC).
- Is it my fault that the English language does not have a plural you? Giano (talk) 21:52, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
- Yes, it is. Certainly. Bishonen | talk 21:56, 4 August 2009 (UTC).
- Y'all. --Floquenbeam (talk) 21:54, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
- Very witty, I like that. Howver, If certain people choose to free four horses in a public space, they cannot be surprised at the results. Giano (talk) 21:59, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
- Is it my fault that the English language does not have a plural you? Giano (talk) 21:52, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
God?
What is the story on an Admin (I now see) called User:SarekOfVulcan who appears to think he is God? (And I wouldn't delay too much in having a peep at events in ProjIrl if you want anything left to see). Sarah777 (talk) 01:05, 5 August 2009 (UTC)
I thought my 'now deleted' comment was hilarious. Anyways, no prob. GoodDay (talk) 20:58, 11 August 2009 (UTC)
Given your interest in Italian palazzos, I thought you should have a look at this article that's up for deletion. ChildofMidnight (talk) 08:12, 9 August 2009 (UTC)
- Seems I am too late, what's wrong with digital architecture? Giano (talk) 20:23, 9 August 2009 (UTC)
- I don't know. It had a nice picture. I ddin't have a chance to investigate properly, so I'm having it moved to my userspace where I can have a closer look. I'll let you know what I find. I may yet need your expertise. ChildofMidnight (talk) 22:48, 9 August 2009 (UTC)
- Seems I am too late, what's wrong with digital architecture? Giano (talk) 20:23, 9 August 2009 (UTC)
Here's the deleted article User:ChildofMidnight/Digital Architecture. I couldn't make sense of it, but I threw something together at digital architecture. ChildofMidnight (talk) 20:12, 10 August 2009 (UTC)
don't worry, I'm not an expert, but
I just reverted an edit of yours at Palladian architectureanyway. Some material appeard to have been marked as unsighted earlier today and it semed that you whisked it away shortly there after. i think the editor who postd that material, or anyone else for that matter needs more time to get their sourcing together. Make sense? Carptrash (talk) 22:21, 9 August 2009 (UTC)
- Not at all, it was the sort of information that is commonly accepted. If such information needs a citation then Wikpedia is probably unable or deserving to have it. Giano (talk) 20:26, 10 August 2009 (UTC)
British gentry?
Have you ever heard of an architectural style called British gentry? I'm reading about a unique house for this article, source is here, p. 81, that says the house in the article in question is similar to this style. I can't find a link and quite honestly, my forte is not architecture. I was wondering if it is known by another term, more common or more European, that has an article.
Thanks for any help or insight. --Moni3 (talk) 01:51, 12 August 2009 (UTC)
- Nicholas Cooper, Houses of the Gentry 1480-1680 (1999) would demonstrate that there is not one style in the range of conservative to progressive structures that housed the gentry. Gentry used as an adjective is terminally non-U: be sure to make your way round it. You'll want to read Ronald W. Haase, Classic Cracker: Florida's Wood-Frame Vernacular Architecture (Sarasota, 1992), which treats Kingsley Plantation, called a "wing-pavilion structure" (p. 59) and its tradition. The closest parallel vernacular is Bahamian vernacular wood-frame housing. The ambitious aspect of Kingsley is in the symmetry of each front. Don't be misled by the slick coat of modern white paint and the "Bermuda-grass" lawn that give the place its US Naval Base atmosphere. --Wetman --Wetman (talk) 08:10, 12 August 2009 (UTC)
- Well, I got that page of Haase's book. I wish there were more than a photo caption. That gives as much comment about "wing pavilion structure" as Stowell does to "British gentry", giving me really no clue as to which is a more accepted term. I looked at an architecture database, finding nothing relevant. My library has several books on Florida architecture. I did not anticipate going this far into defining the style of the building. Instead, I get the impression it rather defies a single style. --Moni3 (talk) 12:24, 12 August 2009 (UTC)
Over this side of the pond, I'm not aware of the term "British Gentry" style. Indeed Stowell doesn't actually use it either. He says "The houses bear similiarities in design to British Gentry houses of the seventeenth century." Wetman is quite right to point out the spectrum of styles that might have been used by the gentry. I'm only really aware of what they did in England though, you'd need better authority if they were building in the colonies in a specific 'gentry style'. Interestingly though, the footnotes gives some further examples of buildings within this 'style'. 1. Exeter Plantation in Berekeley, South Carolina 2. Kent House in Alexandria in Louisiana [5] and 3. various houses in French Mauritius. The odd thing is the website for Kent House says' its an example of French colonial architecture and Mauritius was avowedly French until we took them in the Napoleonic wars. It's difficult to see how these examples could be attributed to the design of the British Gentry, unless that was a French fashion (highly unlikely!). I'd ditch the term regarding British Gentry Style - no such thing unless you can find a good source. --Joopercoopers (talk) 13:50, 12 August 2009 (UTC)
- I have heard the term, but always assumed it was a mistranslation, my thoughts (with not one scrap of reliable reference) are that I suspect the problem is to do with social history. England has never had a proud "grand bourgeoisie" or "grande borghesia" who boldly developed their own often quite distinct architectural styles. The reasons for this are that in England the very moment a man made money his daughter was able to marry into the aristocracy, or he could purchase a minor title - In Europe this was rarely the case. So in Britain, the socially aspiringing aped the architecture of their betters, often with very successful results (see Architecture of Aylesbury and Brympton d'Evercy). It is this provincial architecture in the style of the great architects which, I suspect, could be called "British Gentry style." However, if I am correct in this assumption then "British Gentry" was a constantly evolving and changing style rather than a fixed one. If this style then crossed the pond, and I'm not sure it did, then it was because it was easier and cheaper to emulate and small provincial manor house than a Blenheim Palace or Versailles. yes, I know all about the houses, social standing and daughter of Alva Vanderbilt, but even she knew her limitations when it came to building. Giano (talk) 18:29, 12 August 2009 (UTC)
- I reworded to remove references to a gentry style, but this indicates that I'll have to do some researching about southern European-inspired architecture. It just won't do for me to look even more like an idiot. --Moni3 (talk) 18:49, 12 August 2009 (UTC)
- No, wait think about it, you are not an idiot, none of us know the answer. When comes to that which crossed the pond, somewhere in my subconscious this house always springs to mind Letheringsett Hall about which John Betjemen wrote one of my favourite melancholy poems, the precise words of which currently escape me, I'll go look. Giano (talk) 18:51, 12 August 2009 (UTC)
- Here it is: [6] it's the 2nd verse that relates to the house. Giano (talk) 18:54, 12 August 2009 (UTC)
- And for those not of a poetic bent this I suspect is the type of house (lived in by the British gentry) that inspired Kingsley Plantation. Giano (talk) 19:02, 12 August 2009 (UTC)
- Yes, I can see that. I haven't been in the house since I was a teenager. It's closed down now, unfortunately, to be restored when they get all the money to do it. I'll take a look at some Caribbean island and Florida architecture sources. I was looking for an easy "this is the style" sourced statements, but I imagine now it will be a conglomeration of influences. Or worse yet, each source I look in will identify it as a different type of architecture. --Moni3 (talk) 19:23, 12 August 2009 (UTC)
- And for those not of a poetic bent this I suspect is the type of house (lived in by the British gentry) that inspired Kingsley Plantation. Giano (talk) 19:02, 12 August 2009 (UTC)
- I reworded to remove references to a gentry style, but this indicates that I'll have to do some researching about southern European-inspired architecture. It just won't do for me to look even more like an idiot. --Moni3 (talk) 18:49, 12 August 2009 (UTC)
Thank you
I just wanted to stop by here and say thank you as well. I honestly appreciate your time. Cheers. ;) — Ched : ? 00:17, 19 August 2009 (UTC)
- Not at all Chad,I have replied here [7] the whole thing is antiquated and really rather silly, but it does hold a certain nostalgic charm and seemingly provides a complete obsession for some Wikipedians - as an immensely grand student I once shared a flat with said: "In the dark a ......." well I'm sure you can work the rest of the quote out, the only difference is that today, even immensely grand people know that the same holds true in daylight. I would read it the reply quickly because I suspect Bishonen is one of those who finds the whole thing ludicrous too. Giano (talk) 20:45, 19 August 2009 (UTC)
- Isn't that supposed to be in "the dark tea-time of the soul"? Little Toxic (talk) 22:19, 19 August 2009 (UTC).
- Funnily enough, though, reading Addy's soon to be deleted bio, I can't help being reminded of this [8] and feeling a little padding could be useful - I suspect Hans would not approve though - shame that particular article was much more interesting before it was de-POVed and made "encyclopedic". Giano (talk) 22:36, 19 August 2009 (UTC)
- Hehe. I'd completely forgotten about Sybil. Did her appearance really alter as she grew older? Bishonen | talk 23:08, 19 August 2009 (UTC).
- Pardon the intrusion and my impudence, but I too appreciate the education on this most interesting topic. As for Sybil, I have a question as well, in view of her remarkable accomplishment in saving the Shetland Toy (sorry, can't make the link work) from extinction, may we infer that the ultimate fate of "Le Printemps" evidences some judgment made by the Lady with regard to those matters as to which she assumed patronage, or does the tragic yet undescribed event relate to the subject's "Bohemianism," as the heading under which the reference appears might imply? I for one am certainly left wanting in my efforts to understand in full measure the character of this most interesting potter (is that the right word?) Steveozone (talk) 02:56, 20 August 2009 (UTC)
- Hehe. I'd completely forgotten about Sybil. Did her appearance really alter as she grew older? Bishonen | talk 23:08, 19 August 2009 (UTC).
- Isn't that supposed to be in "the dark tea-time of the soul"? Little Toxic (talk) 22:19, 19 August 2009 (UTC).
- She was indeed a remarkable woman, it will surprise no-one that she was a close friend of Wikipedia's own Lady Catherine (the real Lady Catherine actually existed, just had a name change to protect her victims and the innocent), but it may surprise many to learn that every fact in Lady Sybill's bio is fully factual and true (as are a great many in Lady Catherine's bio), even the quotes from her husband - it is sad that others have removed so much of that from the now existing version, which just gows to show that many people don't like fully comprehensive articles and that truth can be stranger than fiction. Giano (talk) 10:36, 20 August 2009 (UTC)
Non parlo italiano....re Boletus edulis
Now my italian is nonexistent, but I think I would like to go here in the late summer or autumn and eat lots of Fungo di Borgotaro (i.e. Boletus edulis) - the google translation is a bit weird - is the page making out that they have registered the name "Fungo di Borgotaro" much like Parmesan Cheese? My knowledge of EEC naming practices rivals my italian :( Cheers, Casliber (talk · contribs) 06:14, 26 August 2009 (UTC)
- Mr Casliber, I really cannot beleive you are so uninformed Fungo di Borgotaro is one of my oldest and most darlingest friends, I was one of those who became quite squiffy, on Dom P, the night dear old Fungo broke the bank in Monte Carlo in 1923. Do not be ashamed, my Italian too is nonexistant, however if one shouts garcon loudly, claps one's hands and screeches "uno cornetto per favore beaucoup" one can get anything one wants. Lady Catherine de Burgh (the Late) (talk) 22:19, 28 August 2009 (UTC)
eh
See here. That's your alternate account right? If not, I'll strike accordingly. –xenotalk 19:37, 28 August 2009 (UTC)
- I understand Her Ladyship channels - or some other spectral architectual construct - through Giano. Or something. She is more respectable than some radio active breath emitting alternative voices used by editors. LessHeard vanU (talk) 19:56, 28 August 2009 (UTC)
- My nephew, poor darlingest Giacomo, is away and left me in charge of his computer (one just can't believe the shocking things I have found in the history file). Mind you, he needs a holiday considering the way he is treated here. It's only his sweet nature that stops him becoming a very grumpy person and it's only me his beloved late grandfather's metaphorical Wesendonck that truly understands him. He'll be back soon refreshed and invigorated. Lady Catherine de Burgh (the Late) (talk) 22:29, 28 August 2009 (UTC)
- Have no concern, dear Lady Catherine, I have clarified all on WP:ANI and have covered your name and Giacomo's in glory, I hope. Mr LittleHeard, speaking of radioactive breath, Lady Catherine's greatest achievement may indeed be the imperious way she points Bishzilla towards her doggy basket—and is immediately obeyed! Bishonen | talk 00:04, 29 August 2009 (UTC).
- My nephew, poor darlingest Giacomo, is away and left me in charge of his computer (one just can't believe the shocking things I have found in the history file). Mind you, he needs a holiday considering the way he is treated here. It's only his sweet nature that stops him becoming a very grumpy person and it's only me his beloved late grandfather's metaphorical Wesendonck that truly understands him. He'll be back soon refreshed and invigorated. Lady Catherine de Burgh (the Late) (talk) 22:29, 28 August 2009 (UTC)
Wowsers, talk about life after death. Cate is still ticking. GoodDay (talk) 20:42, 1 September 2009 (UTC)
FAC nomination
You may remember that, after reading through Buildings of Jesus College, Oxford, you asked to be notified when Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Buildings of Jesus College, Oxford/archive1 was live. Any further improvements that you can suggest would be welcome. Regards, BencherliteTalk 09:36, 4 September 2009 (UTC)