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Penrhos edit

Removing the prod was probably a mistake I made. The reason for prod was "Not notable". I read the first few paragraphs and it seemed to have some notability, enough to go to AfD at least. I didn't notice the joke stuff about the Knights, and have contacted the authors to try and get a response. It was my mistake, but next time could you use a better description in the prod. Something like "joke article, not notable" would have been useful. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.--Commander Keane 13:48, 19 March 2006 (UTC)Reply

Languages edit

Hi There! Can you translate my name in what language you know please, and then post it Here. I would be very grateful if you do (if you know another language apart from English and the ones on my userpage please feel free to post it on) P.S. all th translations are in alpahbetical order so when you add one please put it in alpahbetical order according to the language. Thanks!!! Abdullah Geelah 12:55, 4 August 2006 (UTC)Reply

WikiProject Cocktails edit

Hello. As a professional bartender (at least according to the userbox you added) you might be interested in the WikiProject Cocktails. It is a group of people at Wikipedia working together to improve the quality of information related to mixed drinks. Having more people participate who really know the topic from a professional point of view would be terrific. Please consider becoming an active Participant. Also, if you are interested, a name change is being considered for the WikiProject from Cocktails to Mixed Drinks, and you can add your opinions to the discussion and vote. I hope to see you around. --Willscrlt (Talk|Cntrb) 04:30, 9 January 2007 (UTC)Reply

Orphaned fair use image (Image:Theprestigecover.jpg) edit

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ArbCom elections are now open! edit

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