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Glad if it brightened your day a little, as you do so much to brighten this place for everyone else.

I'm not doing better yet - no results yet, but I have good days and bad days and try to edit when I can. KillerChihuahua 21:32, 30 April 2007 (UTC)

Good puppy

What the heck was that all about on the Noah's Ark article? Thanks for your support. If I was being uncivil, please tell me, but that was one odd conversation and accusation. Orangemarlin 23:14, 30 April 2007 (UTC)

You could have been a little more civil, and Fill was frankly getting borderline. I strongly suggest to both of you that you contain your frustration with the editor, who is, after all, new; and confine your comments and responses to discussing the article itself. No good is served by escalation of this mudfest. Thanks for the thanks, and thanks in advance for helping me de-escalate this and help Til learn the ropes here. I am attempting to engage him in discussion on his talk page. KillerChihuahua 23:25, 30 April 2007 (UTC)

Bah and now you've gone and trolled. I removed it. In the future, if you think of too witty a jibe to manage to keep to yourself, feel free to post it on my talk page or email it to me, and refrain from continuing or escalating a flame war (however small the flame) - thanks much. KillerChihuahua 23:30, 30 April 2007 (UTC)

Ok I will be good. Please don't bite me. Nice doggy...--Filll 23:32, 30 April 2007 (UTC)

Excellent. No bites today. KillerChihuahua 00:12, 1 May 2007 (UTC)

Bah, such a party-pooper. •Jim62sch• 00:15, 1 May 2007 (UTC)

Sorry, my patience has worn thin on these articles. Have you seen Intelligent Design lately? It's got RBJ being uncivil, the article is locked from editing, and we've gone through 227 different leads without any consensus. Then I get called a troll, after responding to what appears to be trolling, by one of the good guys. This isn't as much fun as it once was. Orangemarlin 00:18, 1 May 2007 (UTC)

:-( Hon, I am sorry if my words stung, or seemed unfair. I just landed in this, and I count on experienced editors like you to help bring things back on track... I appreciate very much that you and Filll are toning down the jibes and getting things back in focus, and despite what Jim says about me being a party pooper I hope you realize I did not mean to single you out or be unfair, but rather counted on you to set the example. On re-reading my post above, I can see how it doesn't convey this, and I apologise for assigning you the task of mind-reading as well as unfairly counting on you without clearly explaining. Mea culpa. (and I meant it about posting the witticisms here - newbies too close to the topic may not appreciate your wit but I certainly do!) KillerChihuahua 01:31, 1 May 2007 (UTC)

Yeah, but come on, that guy was threatening us with everything short of nuclear war. I'm trying to be nice with these guys, but why can't I be more like FeloniousMonk? He doesn't take crap from anyone!!!! Orangemarlin 01:50, 1 May 2007 (UTC)

Oops, by the way, I wasn't at all hurt by what you were saying. I'm glad you're back too. How about kicking some RBJ butt over at ID? Orangemarlin 01:51, 1 May 2007 (UTC)

To paraphrase the Arctic Monkeys, "Maybe trolling is a bit strong, but..." I understand KC's motives, but in this case don't necessarily agree. On the other hand, I've had a really pissy day and am ready to skewer anyone who pisses me off so I might not be in the right frame of mind to pass judgment. •Jim62sch• 00:25, 1 May 2007 (UTC)

Then please, be my guest and return to the Intelligent design fray. Adam is doing his best to get consensus, but I think consensus is one group complaining about another groups POV, and in the end the Discovery Institute is going to get this weasel-worded lead that hides what it's trying to do. Orangemarlin 00:57, 1 May 2007 (UTC)

Delighted you're back!

Glad to see puppy up and giving suitably painful nippy bites to miscreants. Had thought of giving you a random hello, but rather busy of late with kerfuffles which I didn't want to drag a convalescent canine into. But, my goodness, already you've sprung into action!

Have yet to form an opinion on whether ImprobabilityDrive is disruptive or a helpful editor putting effort into questioning poorly sourced statements, but as you'll have seen from Talk:Louisiana Baptist University some editors seem to think that if a WP:OR synthesis of facts has been in an article for a year, it should be retained. Will try to press for more balance, and this at the same time as me being too timid when it comes to dealing with misdemeanours! Thanks for your help, much welcome.. ... dave souza, talk 09:42, 2 May 2007 (UTC)

I hate to dash your hopes, but I'm not back... We haven't even gotten the results of all the tests my doctor ordered. I just have had a day or two which were "good days". I'll take a look at LBU again.

I wouldn't call that a misdemeanor, it took a great deal of effort and RBJ has been here enough (even had he not started by knowing a good bit) to know you simply don't do that to another editor's posts - and I can see no possible motive for the particular changes he made, other than a racist or religious attack - please note that OM asked "why" and has been thoroughly ignored. So RBJ made edits which he was informed are insulting and appear to be attacks on the ethnicity or religious beliefs of OM, he was given the opportunity to explain in some other fashion, and did not. Does this look like misdemeanor to you, or something more? KillerChihuahua 09:57, 2 May 2007 (UTC)

Very sorry to hear that, glad you've been having some good days. Thanks for the help, I'm just too much of an old softy, trying to give RBJ a chance to redeem himorherself. As I recall, the victim bully bit has a link somewhere in the Raspor files, but I'm not going to hunt it out. As for LBU, it just looks like some rather creative interpretation of dubious sources, but hopefully better sources will be found. If I don't first get a disruptive editing RfC myself for daring to question them! Anyway, it'll sort itself out, so not to worry about it. Get well soon, .. dave souza, talk 10:53, 2 May 2007 (UTC)

Hey Puppy. I didn't know you were out on the injured reserve, I just thought you gave up! Maybe you decided to become a mole at the Discovery Institute. Well, I hope they can treat your injuries, short of surgery. Chronic pain can be a.....well...pain. (I know, very useful advice I give.) Thanks for your help in several matters. I just hope the puppy doesn't get too cranky and start biting. But I do hope the puppy gets some rest, gets access to the best of American pain killers, and feels better soon. Orangemarlin 00:24, 3 May 2007 (UTC)

Almost missed this, sorry! Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate them... and sometimes I'm just cranky anyway, soooo sorry. KillerChihuahua 19:51, 3 May 2007 (UTC)

Sort of yes

Sort of yes. I got in a pretty massive car accident in 2005 that forced me out of the army. A combination of my loving to rock climb, and having a really bad mattress have been making my back pain really bad...so I'm getting an Epidural spinal injection. Not quite surgery, but not quite routine either. Anyway, it's no biggy, the only reason I mention it is that I'll be under anesthesia so that may affect my editing. Nothing to worry about. Oh, for the latest update, in law schools, I got accepted to American University, Denver University, University of Florida, University of Miami, and a couple of smaller, minor schools. I got waitlisted at University of Colorado- Boulder, Florida State University, Stetson University and Cardozo School of Law/Yeshiva University. In the end, I toured and fell in love with American University up in D.C. (also Washington College of Law. So I've officially decided to attend law school there. Another couple months and I'm free from the clutches of Florida! ⇒ SWATJester 10:24, 2 May 2007 (UTC)

Ah, I had a car totaled around me on the downtown connector in Atlanta several years back, and I had a series of those injections (as well as a lot of other treatment.) If its the same brew they injected in me, it is an experience. Prepare for a very painful injection You may feel some discomfort (as the drs will say), and plan to follow the instructions regarding lying down with ice packs today afterwards. I had the horrible side effect of becoming very bad-tempered, so if you do plan to edit, remember you might not be as tolerant as usual, and take things the wrong way, and excecise more than the usual self-censorship about others. And get a better mattress!!!

Washington College of Law is an outstanding school by all accounts - and DC is a heckuva place to be. I am certain your experiences there will be challenging, and significantly affect your life. You have made a good choice, and I am sure you will do well there. I remain, of course, mired here in the sands, but look forward to hearing about your accomplishments and being able to say "I knew him when". KillerChihuahua 10:34, 2 May 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for the kind words. $550 dollars later and I now have a really really soft bed. Apparently eating Ramen for the next month won't hurt my back. ⇒ SWATJester 10:45, 2 May 2007 (UTC)

Well the procedure wasn't bad at all. I hope this whole deal on my talk isn't me being irritable about it. ⇒ SWATJester 23:25, 2 May 2007 (UTC)

Hope you're both recovering well, and don't mind me introducing the tale of a minor incident which relates to the pleasant photo to the right. Well, it did involve a write-off, which I think is UK for totaled. The road continues to the right of the station, goes under a railway bridge then up a hill to Gourock. My parents had a house on the shore of the bay on the other side of the pier, and I had come down the hill and was waiting to turn right when a coach load of Rangers FC supporters arrived, thumping into my rear offside bumper. Apparently the driver was looking to see if the ferry was leaving, then realised I was in front of him and braked too late. Fortunately the head restraint worked well and saved me from injury, and the insurance company paid up rather than trying repairs. Well, I thought it was an amusing tale, if rather trivial. By the way, our improbable friend having been unmasked as a sock, I must admit that to me some of his contributions helped to test and improve the articles. However in too much of a hurry trying to make drastic changes, and rather a wikilawyer. So it goes. .. dave souza, talk 10:59, 3 May 2007 (UTC)

KC if you don't mind me asking dave here on your talk page, Dave souza: how does insurance work in the UK? For my injury, my auto insurance paid for 100% of my ER stay, the Physical therapy, 2 MRI's and a CT scan, as well as my orthopedic surgeon visits. But my health insurance only paid 80% of my epidural, and with deductible it was $666 (ironic huh?), and my copay for my medications is about $75 per prescription refill. I'm paying for this insurance, but I'm still breaking the bank to try and be treated. ⇒ SWATJester 01:08, 4 May 2007 (UTC)

Hope you don't mind this chatter, KC. In the UK, National Insurance provides cover for the NHS which means that all medical costs are covered (though there are standard fairly low prescription charges with sort of season tickets if you need a lot, and exemptions for chronic illness etc.) unless you want to pay to go private or take out private insurance as an extra. Car insurance covers fixing your car, or making a deal on the value of the car if it's a write-off, or legal costs if it's the other driver's fault and their insurance doesn't agree to pay up. Drop me a note if you want more detail, your insomniac chum .. dave souza, talk 01:27, 4 May 2007 (UTC)

Flask and AN/I

Mind weighing in at AN/I on Flask's complaint against me, since you've at least seen the situation at some level? ⇒ SWATJester 02:17, 3 May 2007 (UTC)

No need, it is on AN/I, and is clearly nonsense. KillerChihuahua 19:50, 3 May 2007 (UTC)

You..., you are still dangerous...

Hey, thanks for your kind words of advice following my successful RFA! My first task will be to block you for the offensive user name you've adopted.... Yeah, right! Anyway, thanks again, I hope you're on the mend, or at least feeling well enough to keep this place in order, and I look forward to working with you on this great project. All the very, very best... The Rambling Man 19:16, 3 May 2007 (UTC)

Hah, you must have seen this - how else would you know that I am "one of the worst and most biased sysops in all of wikipedia, and that disagreeing with is downright dangerous"? Yes indeedy, I am still dangerous. :) KillerChihuahua 19:35, 3 May 2007 (UTC)

Thanks

Thanks for the recipe. Here's one of my own for you, for Steak Diane. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat, immediately adding 1/2 tablespoon chopped green onion, 1/2 chopped vidalia onion, and 1 minced/chopped shallot. Add 3 tablespoons Dijon Mustard. Let cook for 2 minutes, then add 1 clove chopped garlic (or 1 tablespoon minced garlic from a jar). Add 4 more tablespoons butter, and place steak in skillet. Cook steak (should be preseasoned with salt and pepper) to desired doneness, then remove steaks only to a serving plate. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce, and a dash of cayene pepper powder (optional). Drain juice drippings from steaks into the skillet, and stir sauce for 2 minutes. Pour sauce back over steaks, and serve.

Serves best with green beans cooked with butter and tarragon, and a baked potato. I'd recommend a light pinot noir to complement the slightly mustardy, tangy taste of the sauce. Enjoy! I've eaten steak 4 times in the past two weeks just so I could use this recipe! ⇒ SWATJester 01:04, 4 May 2007 (UTC)

Email

Just sent you one. The barbarians are definitely at the gate. Orangemarlin 19:21, 4 May 2007 (UTC)