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It is absolutely nuts, but I am giving you exceptional credit for actually listing every Viper album on Wikipedia (sources included). I don't know how you did it or had that kind of time, but seriously. That is crazy. You have my regards. Second Skin (talk) 03:48, 15 July 2015 (UTC)Reply
Cheers, appreciate the comment. I had some fun writing a javascript script to retrieve all the albums using Spotify's API which was pretty well suited to the purpose. I tried to do the same using iTunes Store API but unfortunately wasn't as helpful. I'll try to periodically keep the list updated. Thanks to you for the formatting improvements RadishSlice (talk) 18:07, 15 July 2015 (UTC)Reply
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Hello RadishSlice, I see that you uploaded some maps of the Auckland wards for the Auckland Council a few years back. I was wondering if you had access or would be able to create a map of the Auckland wards, just without any ward highlighted? Looking to use a map of Auckland for 2021 New Zealand National League (as well as future seasons) to show the location of teams. Just thought I'd see if you could help. Cheers -- Kezyfooty (talk) 09:49, 28 June 2021 (UTC)Reply
@Kezyfooty: Hi, thanks for asking. I've dug up the old project directory and exported a blank map as PNG, with the Wards outlined but none highlighted. See thumbnail at right, hope it's helpful Auckland Council 2019 Wards Outlined BlankRadishSlicetalk 21:31, 28 June 2021 (UTC)Reply
Cheers RadishSlice that is very helpful. Would you happen to have the coordinates at the boundaries of the map? If not, then no worries at all. Thank you for your help -- Kezyfooty (talk) 22:11, 28 June 2021 (UTC)Reply
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