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[edit] Hi

Why don't you come on down and make yourself a copy of my toolbox ? Seen what you said. If you're looking for a project, try ours, which is about paranormal matters, such as UFOs, Bigfoot, that sort of thing. When I was a kid, I did not have the luxury of being skeptical about paranormal matters. In one case, while the family was dealing with UFOs and aliens, the neighbors came for a visit, and they were packing heat. Its amazing how a .410, 30-30, a .45 changes someone's paradigm when UFO incidents is going on. Then I ended up dealing with the govt. in which I had found out about certain govt. protocol such as the Robertson Panel w/o being in trouble over that, then while I was "Out West", people had told me flat out (long before 9-11, and sometime after 9-11) that alien contact will set off a planet wide rebellion.

I go after the primary links. Example: Loren Coleman reports a Bigfoot at Fouke
. I find out about it, so I go to his site for more info., which leads me to the Texarkana Gazette, a local newspaper, and/or to the Arkansas Democrat/Gazette, another newspaper. Same thing for the Coast To Coast AM website, the Jeff Rense website, their guest's website/contact info. Ever hear the expression about getting it "from the horse's mouth" ? I go after not just the horse, I go after the barn as well.

By the way, have you had any paranormal/strange things happen to you ? Been in a haunted construct (Its not just houses that are haunted, I've came across a USAF plane that was haunted) ? Seen a UFO ? A Chupacabra ? That sort of thing ? Martial Law 21:29, 30 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Comet

Have you seen what WP calls The Great Comet of ? Martial Law 22:15, 1 February 2007 (UTC)

I've seen the Hale-Bopp comet in 1997, a.k.a. the Art Bell Comet, because some idiot said that there was a UFO hidden in that comet. Because of that, a UFO cult self destructed. Seen this on the news at that time.. Martial Law 00:36, 3 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Strawberry

Good catch! That was actually just some vandalism that someone missed (probably was vandalized afterwards and the person reverting forgot to look further back). They are American plants, not Mongolian.--SB_Johnny|talk|books 13:54, 6 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Thanx

Thank you for helping me. --Ninjawolf 00:04, 18 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Hi, Mhicaoidh!

I'd like to inform you about the Ministry of Transport building you were interested in. Perhaps you,ve already found out everything you wanted to know, but let me inform you that the architect of that building is George Chakhava and the full information about him you'll find here [1]. Kind regards Rastrelli f 06:12, 15 June 2007 (UTC)

Thanks Vakhtang, thats very helpful. I'd reply on your talk page but you are so new you haven't created one yet! Mhicaoidh 08:42, 15 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] In regards to balistrades

The issue is resolved as far as I'm concerned. I'm willing to accept that the architectural sources are better than the dictionaries. I would prefer it if these sources were cited in the article, rather than an OLD edition of the Oxford English Dictionary, but hopefully someone with the appropriate sources will cite them.--Jcvamp 21:46, 27 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] I've been having some computer problems

You asked about my sig. I have been having computer problems with MY ISP. I'll attempt a test sig as soon as it gets fixed. 205.240.144.214 (talk) 18:53, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

Where I'm at, people consider computers, related matters to be witchcraft, given the fact my ISP has been messing up my sig. 205.240.144.214 (talk) 19:03, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Amnesty International

Hi, I thought I'd post here as our discussion was getting off topic. I agree that "direct action remains essential to the central aims" of AI, but my point was that financial support is also essential. OK, time to 'fess up: I pay my annual subscription, but that is all. What kind of AI member does that make me, in your view?

On your point about irony, you rather lost me I'm afraid. Are you saying that your "which does involve..." post was an ironic response to the OP's first post? I'm unclear only because the OP didn't seem particularly inarticulate or badly argued to me. --Richardrj talk email 15:30, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

edit: while I was typing the above, the OP came along and deleted the entire thread :) And now someone's put it back. --Richardrj talk email 15:32, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Hi, Im unsure of the protocol here; whether I answer here or on your talkpage, can you advise me on that?
As to the irony comment, I was actually being a bit sarcastic! I wouldn't normally comment on anyones writing but the OP has trumpeted his writing skills on his user page, his talk page and a couple of times while answering questions on the Ref Desk - and IMHO he strikes me as particularly unskilled. Also he's turning into a bit of a pest with his regular posting of rants and opinions. Forgive me, I'm a bit grumpy with the quality of questions and answers on the Ref Desk Misc lately!
In relation to AI you are damned useful! They also serve who regularly pay their subscription and I wish we had more of them! Thanks for your message, I will resist the temptation to make smart ass comments in future : ) Mhicaoidh (talk) 00:44, 17 May 2008 (UTC)
On AI, no worries. On the talk page thing, there is no set protocol. Some people carry out a conversation by each posting on the other's talk page, but as you have no doubt realised, that can make it difficult to keep the sense of the thread together. Others stick to one person's page. If you go the latter route, you need to have the other person's talk page watchlisted so that you get alerted of any replies (I currently have your user page on my watchlist, for example). You can always take it off your watchlist once the conversation has run its course. --Richardrj talk email 10:44, 19 May 2008 (UTC)
Thanks for that Richard, and (sigh) give my regards to the fantastic architecture of Vienna. Mhicaoidh (talk) 11:06, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Strikeouts

Is this what you were asking about on the Ref Desk? Is this what you were asking about on the Ref Desk? If the answer is yes, then the strikeout is done in edit mode. Immediately above the edit box is a series of buttons. The first one is for bold face. The 12th is str. Block the text you wish to mark as a strikeout, and then click on the str button. Done! I hope this helps. (And if your question wasn't serious, just ignore the fact that I didn't get the joke.) 03:16, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

Yes a serious question, thanks anonymous benefactor! Mhicaoidh (talk) 03:43, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] UFO Guy

Hi, thanks for that link. That's a great userpage, pity he's no longer updating it. I see he's come by your user talk page as well a few times. The truth is out there! --Richardrj talk email 09:07, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Re: Identify Airplane

Your wish is my command :) I'm already working on an article, I hope to have it finished in an hour or two -- Ferkelparade π 10:45, 3 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Ah Mhicaoidh

Thanks, you've made me laugh. I'd better stop it immediately! Have a great day/night,  : )) Julia Rossi (talk) 12:33, 4 June 2008 (UTC)

Too right – relishing a few hours of rule (and "-ou" spelling)! I'm so pleased to meet a fellow antipod. I'm honoured to have your regard on that Mhicaoidh, esp with your background. And how cool to have the same interests – you've made my day. There's something always how to say it, constantly unfurling about architecture and its relation to design. Any special history? or fiction? I'm fairly eclectic, always discovering something. Julia Rossi (talk) 13:05, 4 June 2008 (UTC)
Cool, (oh, East) Julia Rossi (talk) 04:54, 5 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Request

Hi Mhicaoidh, someone's asking for submission information here[2] and thought you would know. Best, Julia Rossi (talk) 01:54, 7 June 2008 (UTC)

You're welcome adn thanks for turning up. It can be confusing when some publishers still expect hard copy... Cheers, Julia Rossi (talk) 23:20, 7 June 2008 (UTC)
PS I just read your reply carefully and it's my turn to say, It's a great answer! : ) Julia Rossi (talk) 00:25, 8 June 2008 (UTC)
Awww, you must be very persistent as well. Though I giggle, it's no fun when you're in there making it happen. Have the donut that keeps on giving, ; ) (PS what did you make of Mike Dash?) Julia Rossi (talk) 01:08, 8 June 2008 (UTC)
Relax, it's pretty and t's kilojoule-free! I've got Dash's Thug, a monument to careful research with an infotainment factor though found Tulipomania at the library. Does that mean you're encouraging thought decon or teaching creative writing or...? Re name, I started by being open until I ran into a couple of nutters on the web. *nostalgic sighs activated* Julia Rossi (talk) 01:59, 8 June 2008 (UTC)
Drains, sewers, now that's an interior! Julia Rossi (talk) 07:19, 8 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Palladian dreams

Agree it's a great pic of the day and a voluminous building. Who's your #1 favourite – Palladio? Promise I won't tell Mark Wigley. ;-) Julia Rossi (talk) 11:45, 11 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Thank you

Hi and thanks for the cookie and the compliment, but I only tackled three questions this morning and didn't manage a definitive answer to any of them! Did Mr Hanks eat that fish? Is a special tank is required? And how do you wash books? If you really want to get to those sorts of questions before me I guess the answer is to get up earlier. I tend to do them over breakfast.--Shantavira|feed me 11:58, 11 June 2008 (UTC)