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| Its time for me to retire this account. Its been an absolutely wonderful experience, and I've learned a great deal from an assortment of intelligent people, but I have several ideas that I want to develop into books, which I'll never get around to if I spend my free time editing Misplaced Pages. To quote ], "It isn't to do with animosity or anything like that. It's just ... I've been there, I've done it." Thanks to all the encouraging editors who helped me become a better writer. I'll now apply the skills that I've learned here to my own end. Kudos to those who defend the project; its certainly a worthwhile cause, and we should be proud of our contributions to its development. ] <sup>(]|])</sup> 00:00, 22 June 2014 (UTC) | |||
| == December 8 == | |||
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| Hi, Gabe. I have been helping out a bit at ] and in the course of discussions there we noticed that there's nothing suitable that's already at FA level that we could put on the main page on ]. I was hoping you would know of an article related to John Lennon or one of his songs or albums that might be close enough that it could be taken through the FA process in time for a main page appearance on that anniversary? Just a thought. -- ] (]) 23:12, 28 August 2012 (UTC) | |||
| : Hi Dianna, I'm sure I can find something suitable, thanks for asking! I'll look into it when I have the time and get back to you. Cheers! ~ ] <sup>(]|])</sup> 23:18, 28 August 2012 (UTC) | |||
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| We'll miss you, Gabe. I fully agree with Ritchie. '''''] (] '''·''' ])''''' 00:24, 1 July 2014 (UTC) | |||
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| |style="vertical-align: middle; padding: 3px;" | For your years of excellent contributions Misplaced Pages-wide, but especially to our articles on ], ], and '']''. You'll be missed, Gabe, and thanks for all you've done! ] <sup>(]|])</sup> 18:46, 2 July 2014 (UTC) | |||
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| Just more cudos, Gabe! Post here when the first book is published! Best wishes always... ] (]) 14:28, 17 July 2014 (UTC) | |||
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Latest revision as of 05:23, 26 March 2023
Retired This user is no longer active on Misplaced Pages.Its time for me to retire this account. Its been an absolutely wonderful experience, and I've learned a great deal from an assortment of intelligent people, but I have several ideas that I want to develop into books, which I'll never get around to if I spend my free time editing Misplaced Pages. To quote David Gilmour, "It isn't to do with animosity or anything like that. It's just ... I've been there, I've done it." Thanks to all the encouraging editors who helped me become a better writer. I'll now apply the skills that I've learned here to my own end. Kudos to those who defend the project; its certainly a worthwhile cause, and we should be proud of our contributions to its development. GabeMc 00:00, 22 June 2014 (UTC)
A beer for you!
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For all you've done on Misplaced Pages and making some great Beatles articles. Enjoy your professional writing career and come back once in a while! Ritchie333 09:45, 23 June 2014 (UTC) |
We'll miss you, Gabe. I fully agree with Ritchie. SNUGGUMS (talk · contribs) 00:24, 1 July 2014 (UTC)
A barnstar for you!
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The Tireless Contributor Barnstar |
| For your years of excellent contributions Misplaced Pages-wide, but especially to our articles on the Beatles, Pink Floyd, and The Autobiography of Malcolm X. You'll be missed, Gabe, and thanks for all you've done! Evan 18:46, 2 July 2014 (UTC) |
Hats Off & Gold Watches!
Just more cudos, Gabe! Post here when the first book is published! Best wishes always... Learner001 (talk) 14:28, 17 July 2014 (UTC)
Me too!
Exceedingly sad to see you go, but wishing you all possible success with your book. You'll be missed here. Tim riley talk 13:46, 8 August 2014 (UTC)
Precious
Imagine
Thank you for quality articles, such as Imagine, a "world at peace, without the divisiveness and barriers of borders, religions and nationalities, to consider the possibility that the focus of humanity should be living a life unattached to material possessions", - you are an awesome Wikipedian!
--Gerda Arendt (talk) 17:48, 8 December 2012 (UTC)
Two years ago, you were the 328th recipient of my PumpkinSky Prize, - missing you, and hoping that you or someone else can fix my mistakes in the award which is on your user page now. - Peace, --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:22, 8 December 2014 (UTC)
- Enjoy Ringo Starr today, with thanks to you! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:04, 7 July 2015 (UTC)
- Thank you for today's remembrance of the death of Jimi Hendrix --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:05, 18 September 2015 (UTC)
- Today: Paul McCartney, more thanks! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:20, 8 June 2016 (UTC)
Five years ago, you were recipient no. 328 of Precious, a prize of QAI! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:53, 8 December 2016 (UTC)
- Thank you for today's Are You Experienced, the debut album by the Jimi Hendrix Experience! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:12, 27 November 2018 (UTC)
Seven years now, miss you. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:58, 8 December 2019 (UTC)
Just to let you know -- Missing Wikipedians
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Long time
Hi GabeMc, we've been missing you at WP:VITAL. Lots of good things happening with the music selection. All the best.·maunus · snunɐɯ· 22:24, 2 April 2015 (UTC)
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I see you're gone, Gabe, but just in case you're peeking, Sir Paul will be on the Main Page soon. Well done, and best of luck. - Dank (push to talk) 21:59, 21 May 2016 (UTC)
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Happy Thanksgiving
Hey, Gabe. I don't know if you check this page from time to time, but I hope all is well with you & yours. Joefromrandb (talk) 22:00, 23 November 2017 (UTC)
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Die Zeit, die Tag und Jahre macht
begin it with music and memories
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Always precious
Ten years ago, you were found precious. That's what you are, always, and the legacy of your articles is with us, Imagine! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:45, 8 December 2022 (UTC)