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Shooting contest

GoodDay, who do you think was the better shot Lee Harvey Oswald or The Rifleman?--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 17:04, 24 February 2010 (UTC)

Oswald, if he truly was a lone assassin. GoodDay (talk) 17:05, 24 February 2010 (UTC)

I don't know, Luke McCain manages to fire off a lot of rounds as he walks down the main street. Check out the YouTube clip. POW POW POW POW--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 17:18, 24 February 2010 (UTC)

But we never see if he hits his targets. GoodDay (talk) 17:21, 24 February 2010 (UTC)

LOL. Maybe Luke gave shooting lessons to Lee. Notice they both have the same glint in their eyes?!!!--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 17:22, 24 February 2010 (UTC)

Yeah. GoodDay (talk) 17:23, 24 February 2010 (UTC)

It would have been hilarious had Lee run out from the TSBD firing off his Carcano like that! And with Zapruder catching it on film.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 17:25, 24 February 2010 (UTC)

Zapruder, the headache of the Warren commission. GoodDay (talk) 17:26, 24 February 2010 (UTC)

Zapruder or no Zapruder, the WC managed to get the public to swallw their version of events. IMO, it was Ruby who caused them to tremble when he shot Oswald in front of live tv cameras. Luckily Channel 4 had a live news feed that morning.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 17:32, 24 February 2010 (UTC)

The lone gun theory will never be universally excepted. GoodDay (talk) 17:33, 24 February 2010 (UTC)

Just at Wikipedia XD--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 17:35, 24 February 2010 (UTC)

Hehehe. GoodDay (talk) 17:37, 24 February 2010 (UTC)

I just fixed up the lead on The Rifleman article. It was really hosed.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 18:13, 24 February 2010 (UTC)

Ahh, much better. PS- I like the theme song of Have Gun - Will Travel. -- GoodDay (talk) 18:15, 24 February 2010 (UTC)

My God, I remember watching that as a kid!--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 18:25, 24 February 2010 (UTC)

"Paladin, Paladin, far far from home". GoodDay (talk) 18:30, 24 February 2010 (UTC)

I like the themes from The Virginian and Gunsmoke. Miss Kitty's status was never fully clarified. I believe she was a former prostitute and Matt Dillon's mistress. I liked her.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 07:31, 25 February 2010 (UTC)

I was shcked to learn that Amanda Blake had died of AIDS, years ago. GoodDay (talk) 15:11, 25 February 2010 (UTC)

Yes, she died over 20 years ago. Wasn't she pretty?--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 15:26, 25 February 2010 (UTC)

Wasn't that about 21yrs ago? yep red-heads are so naughty. GoodDay (talk) 15:29, 25 February 2010 (UTC)

Sorry that was a typo. She died in 1989.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 15:31, 25 February 2010 (UTC)

Aint I annoying at times? GoodDay (talk) 15:34, 25 February 2010 (UTC)

No, you need to point out my errors and typos; after all I create lots of biographical articles, hence my integrity is at stake. LOL. Actually, yesterday on Facebook my edits to the Margaret of Anjou article were being criticised by her fanclub. They didn't know the editor was amongst them! Hee hee hee.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 15:38, 25 February 2010 (UTC)

Praise or critisim, you're getting noticed. GoodDay (talk) 15:40, 25 February 2010 (UTC)

Yeah. Do a Google search on Jeanne boleyn. See how often I come up.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 15:42, 25 February 2010 (UTC)

I was surprised to see my name mentioned so often. Your name is also cited on blogs.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 15:50, 25 February 2010 (UTC)

I shudder to think of the negative comments on me. By the way, congrats on Mary, Queen of Scots, ya bunch of cry babies, hahaha. GoodDay (talk) 15:52, 25 February 2010 (UTC)

Na na na na na na.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 16:59, 25 February 2010 (UTC)

PEI

Hiya Gooday, how's things? I was trawling through the 'inactive projects' category, came across Wikipedia:WikiProject Prince Edward Island (see what an exciting life I lead) and had a quick look at the article. Now, I only know a few words of Scottish Gaelic, but the Gaelic name for PEI ('Eilean a' Phrionnsa') doesn't seem to have the name 'Edward' in it. Is that right? Reckoned if anyone would know, it would be you. Daicaregos (talk) 09:13, 25 February 2010 (UTC)

I never knew PEI had a gaelic name. I always figured there was just English & French versions. PS: That WikiProject isn't very active. GoodDay (talk) 15:13, 25 February 2010 (UTC)

Thought you would have see it in the article (Prince Edward Island) - it's in the first line. The Gaelic name has been there for over a year. Are you planning to resurrect the project? Daicaregos (talk) 16:58, 25 February 2010 (UTC)

Sheepishly, I rarely visit the PEI article & until today, didn't know WP:PEI existed. I doubt there's enough active members to keep WP:PEI active. GoodDay (talk) 17:01, 25 February 2010 (UTC)

Oh, the shame. :) (That's what watchlists are for - you only need to look at the diff when it changes). So, did you learn anything new about where you live (apart from that is has a (partial) Gaelic name)? Daicaregos (talk) 17:10, 25 February 2010 (UTC)

Yep, the island is boring. If you checked the article's history, my contribs are very few & far between. GoodDay (talk) 17:12, 25 February 2010 (UTC)

Let me know if you can't cope with the excitement of bringing the problem of the Gaelic name up on the PEI Talk page. I'm happy to mention it there while you're having a lie down. Daicaregos (talk) 18:52, 25 February 2010 (UTC)

I'm usually quite anxious to have only english on the articles, as this is English Wikipedia. I'm just not the rebel rouser I used to be. GoodDay (talk) 18:54, 25 February 2010 (UTC)

You could be on a loser on that one. But, things are as they are and the translations will most likely stay - so they may as well be correct. If you'd rather I stayed away from PEI it's no problem. I just thought you might want to improve the article. One of us (or anyone) should. Please let me know if you want to do it, or not. Cheers, Daicaregos (talk) 20:27, 25 February 2010 (UTC)

By all means, make any improvements you see fit. Afterall, I don't own the article (if I did, I'd be classified as a absentee owner). GoodDay (talk) 20:35, 25 February 2010 (UTC)

I did not imply any ownership. The only implication was that you may have a better knowledge of the subject than I. Sorry to have bothered you. Daicaregos (talk) 20:41, 25 February 2010 (UTC)

You've misunderstood me. I've no knowledge of gaelic, I'm assuming that you do. GoodDay (talk) 20:44, 25 February 2010 (UTC)

Perhaps. I was hoping you would have better access to information than I have, and that it may include the correct Gaelic translation for PEI. As I mentioned in my original post I only know a few words of Scottish Gaelic (hi, bye, fancy a pint and words that are similar in Gaelic and Welsh), but it just looked wrong. Anyway, I've left a note on the Talkpage now. Best, Daicaregos (talk) 21:01, 25 February 2010 (UTC)

My lack of Gaelic knowledge, got me into trouble months ago (not to mention my past-addiction) at page-movemtns requests. GoodDay (talk) 20:56, 25 February 2010 (UTC)

The Rifleman

How does the article look now?--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 17:21, 25 February 2010 (UTC)

Neato. Holy smokers, Connors died 18-yrs ago? time flies by. GoodDay (talk) 17:23, 25 February 2010 (UTC)

Yep, I well remember when he died. Don't you love the image?--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 17:24, 25 February 2010 (UTC)

'Tis cool, get a load of the movie intro at YouTube. GoodDay (talk) 17:29, 25 February 2010 (UTC)

I remember when I arrived back in the US in 1991 after years in Europe, it was such a thrill seeing all the old westerns like The Rifleman, The Virginian, Gunsmoke, Big Valley, etc. When I lived with my mother in Texas (1991-1993), I spent every Saturday watching westerns. There was a channel-CBN, that aired westerns all day long every Saturday.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 07:45, 26 February 2010 (UTC)

I'd have to say my fav intro musically was Bonanza. Though not a western, I liked the entro to the Daniel Boone series, too. GoodDay (talk) 15:28, 26 February 2010 (UTC)

I once owned a soundtrack of westerns. A great theme was The Magnificent Seven. Oh, I need your help. I'm trying to create a new category, but cannot get it right. Do you know how to do it?--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 15:31, 26 February 2010 (UTC)

Nothing like starting one's day with an ass-biting

Well, GoodDay, it's only 10 in the morning and I've already got my ass bitten by a fellow editor. It's against Wiki policy to bite the newcomers, but it should also be against WP to bite veteran editors especially so G..damned early in the bloody morning--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 09:06, 26 February 2010 (UTC)

It happens, I've had alot of bump-ins with newbies over the years (usually IPs). GoodDay (talk) 15:31, 26 February 2010 (UTC)

How does one strike out a comment?--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 17:08, 26 February 2010 (UTC)

at one end & at the other end , is that whatcha mean? GoodDay (talk) 17:11, 26 February 2010 (UTC)

Thanks GD. I hope nobody ever, ever asks me to comment anywhere at anytime on anything!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ever. Obviously my opinions are woth fu.. all.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 17:27, 26 February 2010 (UTC)

Have a look at the current page-move request at Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom article. Don't let anybody chase ya away. GoodDay (talk) 17:31, 26 February 2010 (UTC)

I just reverted my promise and made a comment on Talk:Irish American LOL.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 18:03, 26 February 2010 (UTC)

Ain't I purty? Gimme a little bliss with a kiss

That's the spirit. GoodDay (talk) 18:54, 26 February 2010 (UTC)

Commenting on image Lovely figure. GoodDay (talk) 18:30, 26 February 2010 (UTC)

She's ready when you are.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 18:31, 26 February 2010 (UTC)

GD is always in over-drive. GoodDay (talk) 18:33, 26 February 2010 (UTC)

Well, she's lifting her skirt, so her engines have obviously already been revved.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 18:41, 26 February 2010 (UTC)

GD will have to take precautions, concerning VD. GoodDay (talk) 18:44, 26 February 2010 (UTC)

VD? What VD? Veteran's Day occurs on 11 November not 26 February!!!!!--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 18:47, 26 February 2010 (UTC)

The embarrassing types of VD. GoodDay (talk) 18:49, 26 February 2010 (UTC)

And what are those (Come on GD, you can tell me)?--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 18:59, 26 February 2010 (UTC)

Veneral diseases. GoodDay (talk) 19:02, 26 February 2010 (UTC)

You mean venial as in sins?--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 19:09, 26 February 2010 (UTC)

Veneral, as in itchy. GoodDay (talk) 19:11, 26 February 2010 (UTC)

Sounds like gross city, man. Nothing more of a turn-off then when a guy at the crucial moment starts mumbling and fumbling for protection. Sh.t, if you aren't sure of the person then why are you placing your sexual organs in untimate contact with the other's?--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 19:19, 26 February 2010 (UTC)

One night stands tend to happen. GoodDay (talk) 19:23, 26 February 2010 (UTC)

Not with my body.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 19:25, 26 February 2010 (UTC)

Luckily for me, I had protection on such occasions. GoodDay (talk) 19:27, 26 February 2010 (UTC)

I think Tony Manero was right in his clumsy way when he said in Saturday Night Fever "A girl's gotta decide early on whether she wants to be a nice girl or a cu.t". What he was really saying was that it's the female who sets the tone for the date; does she want a one-night-stand or a serious relationship. A guy will always try everything on the first date, but it's up to the woman to refuse or accept. If the guy is just looking for a quick scr.w, he'll move on, if he really likes her, he'll wait. Simple as that.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 06:26, 27 February 2010 (UTC)

Or if he really likes her, he'll look for another scr-w, then another, then another, etc etc. GoodDay (talk) 15:04, 27 February 2010 (UTC)

Yeah, until she winds up pregnant, and then he's stuck in the trap of being the father of a kid by a woman he only used for the superior alternative of masturbation-which is really all casual sex is.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 17:40, 27 February 2010 (UTC)

Hehehehehe. GoodDay (talk) 17:41, 27 February 2010 (UTC)

A few minutes of pleasure can bring a lifetime of regret.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 16:13, 28 February 2010 (UTC)

I'm confident, there's no little GDs out there. GoodDay (talk) 16:16, 28 February 2010 (UTC)

Are you that sure, dad?!!!!!!!--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 16:39, 28 February 2010 (UTC)

No phone calls, to date. GoodDay (talk) 16:40, 28 February 2010 (UTC)

Have you received any cute little baby pictures in the mail?--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 16:44, 28 February 2010 (UTC)

Nope. GoodDay (talk) 16:45, 28 February 2010 (UTC)

Well you will as they're on the way.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 17:02, 28 February 2010 (UTC)

I've no concerns. GoodDay (talk) 17:03, 28 February 2010 (UTC)

Wait till the lawyer's letter arrives complete with order for DNA test.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 17:21, 28 February 2010 (UTC)

I'll wait, heheheh or herherherher. GoodDay (talk) 17:24, 28 February 2010 (UTC)

Rudolf Hess

Yesterday I made edits to his article. Now here was another strange character, don't you think?--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 17:27, 28 February 2010 (UTC)

He'll never be mistaken for a Red-nosed reindeer. GoodDay (talk) 17:33, 28 February 2010 (UTC)

Going for the Gold

Now this is an exciting hockey game! -Rrius (talk) 22:38, 28 February 2010 (UTC)

Congratulations! Definitely a win Canada can be proud of. -Rrius (talk) 22:59, 28 February 2010 (UTC)

If the NHL played like that, I'd watch. Phew, what a great pair of teams! Bielle (talk) 23:19, 28 February 2010 (UTC)

Thanks Rrius & Bielle. Crosby's goal caught me off guard. Due to its suddeness, it took me 'bout 3-seconds to realize what happened. Bobby Loo finally has something internationally he can be proud of (though he did help save Canada's bacon at the 2004 World Cup of Hockey). To think that a mere week or so ago, I though Scott Niedermayer was washed up. I reckon everybody has a "they should've this, they should've that" when things seem bleak. Congrats to Team USA, they had a near perfect tournament, having never trailed until yesterday. Miller has ice in his veins & wowsers Parise is fantastic. Ya'll watch & see, the time is coming where yearly in September, there'll be a NHL All-Stars vs KHL All-Stars game (or a best-3), on a rotating loaction (NHL city one year, KHL city the next, and so on). They ain't got NHL teams going over to Europe in September for nothing. GoodDay (talk) 14:42, 1 March 2010 (UTC)

I was saving you from an ass-biting

I hope you didn't think I was reprimanding you about the 1801 date; however, I was trying to save you from a potential ass-biting! LOL.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 15:10, 1 March 2010 (UTC)

No probs, I briefly forgot about the Kingdom of Ireland (and before that the Lordship of Ireland, etc etc). That old bugger Tharky, still trying to push England to the front of the classroom. GoodDay (talk) 15:14, 1 March 2010 (UTC)

This is why academics criticise Wikipedia; because nationalists use it to put forth their own ideas and opinions rather than just stick with the known facts such as 1707 for the United Kingdom.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 15:18, 1 March 2010 (UTC)

Hehehehe, I'm supporting the CEP movement. England deservs a devolved Parliament too. GoodDay (talk) 15:20, 1 March 2010 (UTC)

They certainly need something: the West Lothian question isn't going to answer itself. Labour's idea is to devolve to the regions, but I'm not sure that makes sense. I suppose it would be better than nothing. -Rrius (talk) 18:07, 1 March 2010 (UTC)

Indeed. GoodDay (talk) 18:10, 1 March 2010 (UTC)

Back-to-back adultery

Last night they showed back-to-back adultery-related films on TV: Unfaithful (film) and Fatal Attraction. None of the scenes were censored (Hurray for Italian television),as a result I later dreamt of French actor Olivier Martinez! God, did I hate hearing the alarm clock go off this morning and finding my husband beside me instead of Martinez. Sigh........--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 10:01, 3 March 2010 (UTC)

It's better then waking up and finding nobody next to ya. GoodDay (talk) 17:31, 3 March 2010 (UTC)

You wouldn't say that if you knew my husband.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 18:25, 3 March 2010 (UTC)

Giggle giggle. GoodDay (talk) 20:53, 3 March 2010 (UTC)

Your input

Your input is being sought here: Talk:Judith of Flanders, Countess of Northumbria. Thank you, GoodDay.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 19:09, 4 March 2010 (UTC)

Okie Dokie. GoodDay (talk) 23:16, 4 March 2010 (UTC)

Thanks for your comment; I'll go with the flow on whatever is decided.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 08:18, 5 March 2010 (UTC)

Are you ok? Normally, you've signed in by now.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 18:13, 5 March 2010 (UTC)

Isn't that a contradiction in terms? Matt Lewis (talk) 18:26, 5 March 2010 (UTC)

Matt, don't start. Please. There's a nice lad.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 18:55, 5 March 2010 (UTC)

I can only pass so many ironies I'm afraid! Signing in every day is a batty thing to do. (not that I haven't done it before now of course). Matt Lewis (talk) 19:18, 5 March 2010 (UTC)

I've been in Charlottetown, most of the day. My long Wiki-days are over, 4hrs per-day will be my longest time. GoodDay (talk) 21:59, 5 March 2010 (UTC)

Thats quite a long time for men of our age. Give her my regards! Matt Lewis (talk) 23:12, 5 March 2010 (UTC)

Wowsers, I consider myself an average lover: No standing ovations, but no hysterical laughter. GoodDay (talk) 23:15, 5 March 2010 (UTC)

LOL! When things are quiet, this page is always worth a sTroll by. RashersTierney (talk) 23:24, 5 March 2010 (UTC)

Here's a Groucho classic: "Last night, I shot an elephant in my pajamas. How the elephant got into my pajamas, I'll never know". GoodDay (talk) 23:37, 5 March 2010 (UTC)

Oldies but Goldies. Never could figure out how a guy with such a well developed sense of the absurd could possibly bring himself to shoot an elephant wearing PJs. RashersTierney (talk) 00:00, 6 March 2010 (UTC)

"Say the secret woid". I've DvDs of You Bet Your Life. -- GoodDay (talk) 00:04, 6 March 2010 (UTC)

You're clearly one heck of a dude GD, four hour session and then switch on the gogglebox to watch DvDs. Kudos! RashersTierney (talk) 00:24, 6 March 2010 (UTC)

Some folks prefer cigs, but not everyone. GoodDay (talk) 00:26, 6 March 2010 (UTC)

GD, re: standing ovations, isn't that what an erection is? Somehow I don't see you as being impotent! Funny how Judith of Flanders turned into a discussion on hard-ons.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 06:28, 6 March 2010 (UTC)

I'm not entirely sure how it happend (the topic being changed). GoodDay (talk) 21:50, 6 March 2010 (UTC)

I suppose it's a bit like the Six Degrees of Separation.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 09:13, 8 March 2010 (UTC)

Jeanne, you mean one is never more than six topics of conversation away from discussing hard-ons? Or that virtually any discussion can be turned to sex in no more than two conversational steps? Andy F (talk) 11:42, 8 March 2010 (UTC)

Sometimes on this talk page it's only one conversational step away. Anyroad, nobody needs porn when there's Wikipedia.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 14:08, 8 March 2010 (UTC)

How did that commerical go? "Hard on, apply directly to the woman, hard on, apply directly to the women, hard on". GoodDay (talk) 14:53, 8 March 2010 (UTC)

I have never heard of this commercial. I recall hearing one on our local Armed Forces Radio that went Mike P....... (the DJ) always keeps it hard, so just relax and take it all in. Real subtle eh?--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 14:57, 8 March 2010 (UTC)

Oops, my mistake. It was the Head on commerical. "Head on, apply directly to the forehead...". GoodDay (talk) 15:02, 8 March 2010 (UTC)

I suppose it depends on the accent being used.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 15:08, 8 March 2010 (UTC)

Giggle giggle. GoodDay (talk) 19:43, 8 March 2010 (UTC)

GoodDay,you're a bad influence on me. Before we met, I used to edit respectable articles about medieval noblewomen and heiresses, now I have degenerated into making edits to smutty pages such as this. Shame, and eternal shame, nothing but shame!--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 10:03, 9 March 2010 (UTC)

Let's look at this religiously. If your God made such things possible, then it aint shameful. GoodDay (talk) 18:06, 9 March 2010 (UTC)

NCROY

I am so sick of this malarkey. It seems like a few editors decided a long time ago what they want royal and noble article titles to look like, but they never adequately explained themselves, and don't seem interested in doing so now. Rather than this polling idea where the opponents of the current system end up divided, we should first have a poll on whether the current guidelines should remain. If there is a consensus to keep it, we drop it, if not, we pick something new. Not from the perspective of "consensus was Name of Place, but we want to change to X", but from the perspective of "consensus is to change, so now what do we change to". In addition to the discussion we just had, the current naming conventions are currently being used to uphold "William I of England" over "William the Conqueror", by which name he is far better known. That is simply idiotic, yet because "William I of England" isn't "unusual", the guideline says it prevails. We desperately need a new approach. -Rrius (talk) 03:24, 9 March 2010 (UTC)

Until a consensus is reached to change NCROY, there's not much that can be done. The best way is to go article by article (see Mary, Queen of Scots). GoodDay (talk) 18:09, 9 March 2010 (UTC)

Catherine de Medici

GoodDay, do you think I was being unfair in saying she was decidedly lacking in beauty?--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 18:12, 9 March 2010 (UTC)

She seems to have a nice figure. GoodDay (talk) 18:15, 9 March 2010 (UTC)

Well, I must say it's nice to see a man look for a woman's good features instead of the typical "she's butt ugly, man".--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 18:18, 9 March 2010 (UTC)

I've found that women who (shall we say) don't look like Hollywood celebs, make fantastic lovers. GoodDay (talk) 18:21, 9 March 2010 (UTC)

Have you ever made love to a Hollywood celeb, GoodDay? Jack forbes (talk) 18:24, 9 March 2010 (UTC)

Nope. I've often assumed they're very self-involved. I can imagine, while you're kissing them up, they're on the cellphone, talking to their hair-dresser (making an appointment to re-do their hair, after sex). GoodDay (talk) 18:27, 9 March 2010 (UTC)

I personally think when they're at home with their husbands or boyfriends they are like any other woman, apart from being richer and prettier.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 18:31, 9 March 2010 (UTC)

That's quite likely. GoodDay (talk) 18:33, 9 March 2010 (UTC)

I'm sure some of them would have their hair re-done during sex! Jack forbes (talk) 18:34, 9 March 2010 (UTC)

No doubt. GoodDay (talk) 18:35, 9 March 2010 (UTC)

Then there are those who look a mess when the cameras ain't rollin.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 18:39, 9 March 2010 (UTC)

For sure, for sure. GoodDay (talk) 18:41, 9 March 2010 (UTC)

John Wilkes Booth

GD, I've a president-related question for you. What do you think about John Wilkes Booth? I saw a good film last night which showed him shooting Lincoln, and then leaping down upon the stand delivering his famous line about tyrants.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 15:26, 11 March 2010 (UTC)

I think he was a big-time combination of attention-seeker, full of guilt & embarrassment over his feelings of cowardice (he didn't become a soldier) & a white supremist. GoodDay (talk) 15:30, 11 March 2010 (UTC)

I was hoping for Masonic connections, GoodDay. You disappoint me.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 15:37, 11 March 2010 (UTC)

With the Civil War occuring, Booth was no longer getting the attention he felt he deserved. Look at Corey Haim, in his case, it was the 'former child-star' syndrome. He was no longer getting attention, thankfully, he didn't kill anybody. GoodDay (talk) 15:41, 11 March 2010 (UTC)

But Booth was also part of a conspiracy.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 15:44, 11 March 2010 (UTC)

More fame seekers, who thought their actions would win the Confederacy its independance & thus they'd be heroes. No doubt, Booth (a well known actor) was a persuasive type. GoodDay (talk) 15:48, 11 March 2010 (UTC)

He was certainly good-looking. He definitely had a flair for the dramatic: Sic semper tyrannis. I wonder what he would have made of Lee Harvey Oswald almost 100 years later?--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 15:57, 11 March 2010 (UTC)

Booth probably would've shot Oswald, for trying to steal the spotlight. GoodDay (talk) 15:58, 11 March 2010 (UTC)

Shame on you, GD for trying to turn Booth into Mark Chapman LOL!--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 16:07, 11 March 2010 (UTC)

All actors need attention. GoodDay (talk) 16:12, 11 March 2010 (UTC)

True, but he wasn't a geek like Mark David Chapman.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 17:55, 11 March 2010 (UTC)

Eerily similarities

• Private secretaries: Lincoln's was a Kennedy & Kennedy's was a Lincoln.
• Vice Presidents & Presidential successors: Both were a Johnson, whose full names had the same number of letters.
• Both Johnsons, were Southerners & born 100-yrs apart (1808, 1908).
• Both Johnsons died, ten years after their predecessors (1865/1875, 1963/1973).
• The names John Wilkes Booth and Lee Harvey Oswald each contain 15 letters.
• Booth shot Lincoln in a theatre and was caught hiding inside a warehouse; Oswald shot Kennedy from a warehouse and was caught inside a theatre.
• Lincoln was considered for VP in 1856, Kennedy in 1956.
• Andrew Johnson & Lyndon Johnson, each have 13 letters.
• Both Johnsons were older then their predecessors.
• Both Lincoln and Kennedy were shot in the presence of their wives and another couple (Henry Rathbone and Clara Harris; Gov.John and Nellie Connally).
• Both presidents were shot in the back of the head.
• Both were Presidents of the US of A --HighKing (talk) 18:00, 11 March 2010 (UTC)
• Both are now dead through the medium of a firearm.----Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 18:24, 11 March 2010 (UTC)
• Both Lincoln and Kennedy were detested in the South; and their assassins were both Southerners.
• William Seward was Secy of State for 8yrs (1861-69) under Lincoln & A.Johnson. Dean Rusk was Secy of State for 8yrs (1961-69) under Kennedy & L.Johnson.

I saw something years ago that spoofed this by comparing two presidents. I'll try to find it. -Rrius (talk) 20:13, 11 March 2010 (UTC)

Server lag

"Due to high database server lag, changes newer than 6,626 seconds may not appear in this list."

That's quite a delay! -Rrius (talk) 05:22, 12 March 2010 (UTC)

What would that be in hours? GoodDay (talk) 14:31, 12 March 2010 (UTC)

Almost two. It confused the heck out of me for a bit. -Rrius (talk) 14:47, 12 March 2010 (UTC)

That's a long time to wait, to see if one's post has taken hold. GoodDay (talk) 14:49, 12 March 2010 (UTC)

It could prove useful in resolving edit wars.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 15:24, 12 March 2010 (UTC)

I doubt it, there's too many egotists. GoodDay (talk) 15:32, 12 March 2010 (UTC)

The lag must have occurred when I was asleep. Just as well it didn't happen today as I had spent the entire morning expanding Isabella of Angouleme's article. I'm wiped out.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 15:35, 12 March 2010 (UTC)

Wowsers, she was 12 & he was in his 30's. Reminds me of the first Blackadder series (where Edmund married a little girl). GoodDay (talk) 15:37, 12 March 2010 (UTC)

How does it look now? I have spent all morning expanding it as before it had very little content.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 15:39, 12 March 2010 (UTC)

It looks jolly good, indeed. GoodDay (talk) 15:43, 12 March 2010 (UTC)

Thanks. I have also spent the last few days overhauling the Philippa of Hainault article. That was really a mess!--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 16:22, 12 March 2010 (UTC)

The love of Edward III's life. GoodDay (talk) 16:23, 12 March 2010 (UTC)

(edit conflict due to server delay) Yeah, that's quite a delay Rrius! Jack forbes (talk) 16:26, 12 March 2010 (UTC)

The love of his love until randy Alice Perrers came onto the scene. I just created a new article on Isabella's mother Alice of Courtenay. I'm on a roll today.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 17:12, 12 March 2010 (UTC)

Alice, she was like the woman who controlled Groucho Marx (in his latter years). GoodDay (talk) 18:05, 12 March 2010 (UTC)

Which Alice? Perrers or Courtenay?--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 18:41, 12 March 2010 (UTC)

Dave Snowden

Jesus wept!--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 17:39, 12 March 2010 (UTC)

As you can tell, I've no more time for Irvine. GoodDay (talk) 18:04, 12 March 2010 (UTC)

He's an obsessive trouble-maker.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 18:09, 12 March 2010 (UTC)

Lincoln-Kennedy links

The connections between the two assassinations are uncanny. I know you don't believe in astrology,but there are many astrological links between Booth and Oswald; as well as between the two events separated by almost 100 years distance in time. Bizarre and disquitening as though none of us have control over our lives and destinies......--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 18:09, 12 March 2010 (UTC)

'Tis all mere coincidence. GoodDay (talk) 18:11, 12 March 2010 (UTC)

Some just aren't true, though: Andrew Johnson was born in 1809, Boothe considered himself a Northerner who "understood" the South, and Lincoln didn't have a secretary called Johnson. -Rrius (talk) 21:37, 12 March 2010 (UTC)

Andy Johnson was born December 29, 1808. GoodDay (talk) 23:38, 12 March 2010 (UTC)

Sorry, got my debunking wrong. A common version of this list says Boothe was born in 1839 and Oswald was born in 1939, but Boothe was really born in '38. I actually kinda hate this list (in all its forms) because most of these coincidences aren't that surprising or interesting. Both assassins had 15 letters in their names? So what? One of these lists says the killers both went by three name. Well, Oswald, when he wasn't using an alias, went by Lee Oswald. Boothe often went by "John Wilkes" and "J. Wilkes Boothe". Boothe was found in a tobacco shed, wasn't he? That's more of a barn than a shed. It isn't surprising that the presidents would be killed in the presence of another couple--they were shot in public, after all. And on and on it goes.-Rrius (talk) 04:15, 13 March 2010 (UTC)

Another one is the Techumseh Curse. Which was barely broken by Reagan & smashed to bits by GW Bush. GoodDay (talk) 14:36, 13 March 2010 (UTC)

Your eyes wanted

GD, could you please read this: Isabella of Angouleme over to check for errors, typos or inconsistancies. To me it looks OK, but another pair of eyes is always useful. Thank you.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 19:17, 13 March 2010 (UTC)

I did a couple of tweaks. It all looks great. GoodDay (talk) 15:17, 14 March 2010 (UTC)

Thanks a million. I hadn't realised I had listed her daughter Isabella twice! I'm pleased with what I've done to that article. Before I got my claws into it, it had precious little prose, and she was one of the more interesting of English Queen consorts along with Anne Boleyn, Margaret of Anjou, Isabella of France, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Eleanor of Provence, Matilda of Flanders, Henrietta Maria of France and poor, despised Caroline of Brunswick.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 07:45, 15 March 2010 (UTC)

No probs. On the subject of monarchies & those times - I watched the 2006 movie The Conclave (about the election of Pope Pius II in 1458). In the movie, Brian Blessed, the would-be Pius II, spoke of the then-current King of England, Edward (presumable Edward IV). Well, the writers slipped Blessed a blooper, 'cuz in 1458, the King of England was Henry VI. GoodDay (talk) 13:47, 15 March 2010 (UTC)

I wonder who their technical advisor was? I hate films that are factually inaccurate. The Tudors, Braveheart, Robin Hood (all versions) took the most liberties with known historical facts.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 13:54, 15 March 2010 (UTC)

Bloopers abound. In Return of the Jedi, Leia explains to Luke that she remembers their mother, but Luke doesn't (they mom died seconds after they were born, see Revenge of the Sith). Apparently, the 'force' was stronger with Leia. GoodDay (talk) 13:58, 15 March 2010 (UTC)

GoodDay, who's your favourite English queen consort?--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 14:04, 15 March 2010 (UTC)

Eleanor of Aquitaine & Isabella of France. -- GoodDay (talk) 14:09, 15 March 2010 (UTC)

My top 5 are Anne Boleyn, Margaret of Anjou, Isabella of Angouleme, Eleanor of Provence and Eleanor of Aquitaine. How about First Ladies? Mine are Elizabeth Monroe, Jackie Kennedy, Mary Todd Lincoln, Julia Tyler and Dolley Madison. The most boring are Martha Washington and Laura Bush.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 14:17, 15 March 2010 (UTC)

Julia Tyler, Lucy Hayes, Frances Cleveland, Edith Roosevelt, Grace Coolidge, Jackie Kennedy & Michelle Obama. GoodDay (talk) 22:50, 15 March 2010 (UTC)

Interesting choice, but I'm surprised Mary Todd Lincoln isn't there. Why Edith Roosevelt?!--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 08:05, 16 March 2010 (UTC)

Mary T. Lincoln was too moody. Edith Roosevelt must've been a very patient woman (to live with TR). GoodDay (talk) 14:44, 16 March 2010 (UTC)

Irvine

I see that Dai has banned Irvine from his talk page. I personally think Irvine has an unhealthy obsession with Snowden. Check his contribution history and you'll see what I mean.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 15:23, 16 March 2010 (UTC)

He most certainly has an obsession with that article & the Wiki-editor it relates to. GoodDay (talk) 00:20, 18 March 2010 (UTC)

I'm surprised it hasn't been brought up at AN/I. IMO, it's a form of harassment.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 07:16, 18 March 2010 (UTC)

Snowded likely wouldn't be able to bring up Irvine's obession with the Dave Snowden article (due to CoI). However, others could (on his behalf). GoodDay (talk) 15:39, 18 March 2010 (UTC)

What pisses me off is that I think other editors are reluctant to complain about him because they find him "funny". It's sad that Wikipedia has become a popularity contest; if people like you, it's OK to be disruptive, but heaven help you if they don't like you.....And the train wreck rolls on.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 18:50, 18 March 2010 (UTC)

I was guilty of that (finding Irvine funny & giving him slack). But now, I've grown tired of him. GoodDay (talk) 18:53, 18 March 2010 (UTC)

He took advantage of our tolerance and has stepped over the line.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 18:55, 18 March 2010 (UTC)

Indeed. GoodDay (talk) 18:56, 18 March 2010 (UTC)

Interesting Civil War trivia

GoodDay, I just found out an interesting bit of American Civil War trivia. Did you know the Confederate Army had Chinese soldiers amongst its ranks?! Yes, it's true. Read the article here: Virginie Amélie Avegno Gautreau. Fact is usually stranger than fiction, eh?--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 07:45, 18 March 2010 (UTC)

There was also a certain 'corporal' in the US Army. It was a fellow by the name of Hannibal Hamlin, who happend to also be the Vice President of the United States. GoodDay (talk) 15:41, 18 March 2010 (UTC)

As a result of reading about Avegno's Zouaves, I was inspired to create an article on the mother of Major Avegno's wife. What do you think of it? Here it is: Virginie de Ternant.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 16:12, 18 March 2010 (UTC)

It looks great, creating articles is a talent which you possess. I never did have the knack for it. GoodDay (talk) 16:15, 18 March 2010 (UTC)

If you want a helping hand in creating an article, I'm willing to assist you. It's easy to get the hang of writing articles; once you get the first one uploaded. I get the feeling that you'd like to create articles on political figures. You certainly have the sources to back them up-all those Presidential bios! Honestly, GoodDay, if you want to start writing articles, I'll help you out.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 12:48, 19 March 2010 (UTC)

I'm too lazy, when it comes to connecting the external links. GoodDay (talk) 14:56, 19 March 2010 (UTC)

The case of Yorkshirian

Thanks GD. I confess I had a bit of writer's block this morning; I just couldn't seem to get the words together! I'm glad you think it looks good. I wish I could find an image of her. Oh, I did report Irvine in a round-about way over at AN/I. They are proposing to ban Yorkshirian; so go read my comment!--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 16:25, 18 March 2010 (UTC)

No probs & I peek at the ANI. GoodDay (talk) 16:27, 18 March 2010 (UTC)

Assuming all those accusations at AN/I against Yorkshirian are true? IMHO, he (Yorkshirian) should be banned. GoodDay (talk) 18:39, 18 March 2010 (UTC)

I have suggsted they adopt Snowded's proposals. Honestly, GD, he's a good content editor. He has done excellent work on the England and House of Plantagenet articles.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 18:41, 18 March 2010 (UTC)

It's frustrating that the good Yorkshirian & the bad Yorkshirian are inter-connected. I won't be commenting at AN/I, it's up to Yorkshirian now as to whether he gets banned or not. GoodDay (talk) 18:44, 18 March 2010 (UTC)

At this point it's up to him to defend himself.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 18:47, 18 March 2010 (UTC)

Yep, he's at the mercy of the community. GoodDay (talk) 18:48, 18 March 2010 (UTC)

He and everybody else should just pause and think twice before pushing that save button. It's not worth all this hassle just to make a comment about another editor.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 18:52, 18 March 2010 (UTC)

I'm guessing Yorkshirian will be banned. GoodDay (talk) 18:57, 18 March 2010 (UTC)

It appears that way. I tried to get them to accept Snowded's proposals, but nobody's interested.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 18:59, 18 March 2010 (UTC)

That's the way to cookie crumbles. GoodDay (talk) 19:00, 18 March 2010 (UTC)

It doesn't look good. Several admins are gunning for a ban.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 19:05, 18 March 2010 (UTC)

"Those who live by the sword...". GoodDay (talk) 19:06, 18 March 2010 (UTC)

KRML, what would you like to hear?--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 19:08, 18 March 2010 (UTC)

Giggle giggle. GoodDay (talk) 19:09, 18 March 2010 (UTC)

Seriously, this proves that none of us here are indispensable, and that we are all at the mercy of the community.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 19:13, 18 March 2010 (UTC)

Quite true, nobody has a 'right' to edit Wikipedia. It's 'privillages', that we've got. GoodDay (talk) 19:20, 18 March 2010 (UTC)

I checked out the number of Socks (68) & suspected Socks (115) he's got. There's now no doubt in my mind, Yorkshirian has got to go. GoodDay (talk) 19:15, 18 March 2010 (UTC)

It's a pity as he did contribute a lot to historical articles. I wonder when he'll make a comment?--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 19:27, 18 March 2010 (UTC)

He'll likely revert to socking (again), once banned. GoodDay (talk) 19:28, 18 March 2010 (UTC)

I don't understand why people create socks in the first place as they eventually get caught out.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 19:30, 18 March 2010 (UTC)

A feeling of invincability, I suppose. Also, the attraction of the drama involved in getting caught 'or' seeing how long one can go before getting caught. GoodDay (talk) 19:33, 18 March 2010 (UTC)

IMO, it's not worth it.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 19:35, 18 March 2010 (UTC)

It isn't, but some people are thrill seekers. Computer hackers (for example), luv the thrill of seeing how far they can go (and how long) before getting caught. GoodDay (talk) 19:37, 18 March 2010 (UTC)

Those guys are dangerous. Didn't one teenager hack his way into NASA's computer?--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 19:40, 18 March 2010 (UTC)

I believe so. It's the 'stuntman syndrome', IMHO. For such people, life needs to be dramatic & risk taking. GoodDay (talk) 19:42, 18 March 2010 (UTC)

Discussion at Talk:Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom/Article title

You are invited to join the discussion at Talk:Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom/Article title. DrKiernan (talk) 09:07, 18 March 2010 (UTC) (Using {{Please see}})

I've thought it over quite a bit (today) & I've had enough (at least until March 2011). There's still no consensus for moving Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom to Elizabeth II. Furthermore, even if the article got moved, the opposers could (rightly so) start as many RMs to move it back. Eitherway, it'll be non-stop disputing over the article's title. GoodDay (talk) 00:14, 19 March 2010 (UTC)

It looks fine the way it is, why go through all this trouble to get it moved?!--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 06:53, 19 March 2010 (UTC)

Some of the editors are peeved with the current title 'cuz it appears as though the 'United Kingdom' is more important then the other 15 commonwealth realms. GoodDay (talk) 14:58, 19 March 2010 (UTC)

Cry Where is Harry?

It has been ages since Henry V last edited. I wonder where he disappeared to?--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 19:53, 18 March 2010 (UTC)

University studies or he's just plain forgotten about Wikipedia. GoodDay (talk) 23:09, 18 March 2010 (UTC)

Maybe he has's no longer interested in Henry VI; or else is busy creating a blog on Henry being a bona-fide King of France. I think he got tired of people telling him he couldn't list him as a French monarch.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 12:44, 19 March 2010 (UTC)

He did seem to get carried away with it. Historians no longer consider Henry VI of England a King of France. Thus the reason that Henry II, Henry III & Henry IV of France, weren't called Henry III, Henry IV & Henry V of France. GoodDay (talk) 15:02, 19 March 2010 (UTC)

Yorkshirian

Well, Yorkshirian has been banned. Snowded and I were the only ones opposing the ban. I do realise he had erred; however Snowded's suggestions were sound and should heve been heeded. Now we are lacking an editor for history-related articles, and I don't know who will step into the breach. As it stands there are very few editors with the historical knowledge he possessed.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 15:18, 19 March 2010 (UTC)

I'm quite certain Yorkshirian will return (under a new moniker), as early as today. He's likely already creating Socks #69,70 etc etc. Once a block-evader, always a block-evader. GoodDay (talk) 15:23, 19 March 2010 (UTC)

I must say he should have made an effort to defend himself. I was hoping he'd make a statement.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 15:25, 19 March 2010 (UTC)

From what I can tell, he wasn't keen on respecting Wikipedia rules or the community. This ban won't even be a blip on his radar screen, as evidenced by his past sock-puppetry. GoodDay (talk) 15:28, 19 March 2010 (UTC)

Creating articles

Oh well. Back to your articles, why not try your hand at creating an article? Don't worry about the external links, they can be sorted out later. What's important are refs and in-line citations.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 15:31, 19 March 2010 (UTC)

I'm too lazy to search for citations & references. GoodDay (talk) 15:33, 19 March 2010 (UTC)

That's just an excuse. You work very hard at editing articles and discussing your viewpoints. Come on, GD, I ain't buying the laziness excuse.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 15:39, 19 March 2010 (UTC)

It's a fact. In any arguments I've been in, I've never used citations or external-links. In my over 4yrs on Wikipedia, I've only created 3-articles (and I only started them, others expanded them). GoodDay (talk) 15:42, 19 March 2010 (UTC)

Oh so you have created articles?!!!! Which ones?!!--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 16:00, 19 March 2010 (UTC)

Dan Frawley (ice hockey) & Robert Frederick Murray, I forget the third one. GoodDay (talk) 21:49, 19 March 2010 (UTC)

Very good, GoodDay; you should create more!--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 07:08, 20 March 2010 (UTC)

I might. GoodDay (talk) 15:56, 20 March 2010 (UTC)

Go for it, babe.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 17:14, 20 March 2010 (UTC)

Razzmatazz

Did you know the word razzmatazz derives from a Hungarian prostitute who worked in Natchez, Mississippi in the 19th century?! Her name was Rose Mataz. Honestly.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 16:00, 19 March 2010 (UTC)

I've never heard of that word (until now). GoodDay (talk) 21:50, 19 March 2010 (UTC)

Citation needed; the OED and Webster both concur that it's derived from "Razzle". – iridescent 21:58, 19 March 2010 (UTC)

I've heard of Razzle Dazzle. GoodDay (talk) 22:01, 19 March 2010 (UTC)

My favourite use of razzmatazz: "My Kind of Town", where it is rhymed with...wait for it..."all that jazz". -Rrius (talk) 22:46, 19 March 2010 (UTC)

This is all new, to me. GoodDay (talk) 22:48, 19 March 2010 (UTC)

Who says Wikipedia isn't educational? See, you learned something already. – iridescent 23:17, 19 March 2010 (UTC)

Quite true. GoodDay (talk) 23:18, 19 March 2010 (UTC)

If I tell you where I got it from, you'll all laugh at me and nobody will ever take me seriously again!!!!! No no no no no no, I once made the mistake of giving a citation from a certain type of book and I was accused of spreading tinfoil woo-woo.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 07:06, 20 March 2010 (UTC)

Actually, the dictionaries believe it comes from razzle-dazzle, while some hold that it was a word invented by jazz musicians, c.1895. The latter makes sense as jazz did originate in the Mississippi basin and the musicians would have heard of Rose Mataz who plied her trade around that area and on the riverboats before heading out west to Oklahoma. BTW, she was known for her flashy appearance.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 07:19, 20 March 2010 (UTC)

Its orgins are probably Jazz. GoodDay (talk) 15:55, 20 March 2010 (UTC)

Rose Mataz really existed, so they could very well have coined the name from her.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 16:04, 20 March 2010 (UTC)

As RFK used to say, "quite rightly, yes". GoodDay (talk) 16:11, 20 March 2010 (UTC)

Bobby Kennedy

Now you've started an interesting topic. What do you think about the RFK assassination?--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 16:18, 20 March 2010 (UTC)

Had he lived, he still wouldn't of won the (1968) Democratic prez nomination. The majority of delegates (then) were still chosen by party leaders (not the primaries), therefore Humphrey would've been the prez nominee. GoodDay (talk) 16:20, 20 March 2010 (UTC)

Yeah, I remember hearing my dad say something to that effect back then. In fact, a lot of Democrats felt he was too radical; however, he might have won the Democratic nomination had 18 years old been allowed to vote!--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 16:52, 20 March 2010 (UTC)

Assuming the 1968 election results would've been the same (Nixon wins), RFK likely would've been the Dems nominee in 1972. GoodDay (talk) 16:55, 20 March 2010 (UTC)

He could very well have beaten Nixon in 1972; failing that, he would have definitely beaten Ford in 1976!--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 17:13, 20 March 2010 (UTC)

Maybe. GoodDay (talk) 17:14, 20 March 2010 (UTC)

1976 was the first time 18 year-olds were allowed to vote.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 17:15, 20 March 2010 (UTC)

RFK would've been 51, by then (1976). PS: 18-year olds were allowed to vote in 1972. GoodDay (talk) 17:16, 20 March 2010 (UTC)

Were they? I hadn't realised that. Trust a Canadian to know more about US history than an American-LOL. I suppose they all voted for McGovern; he didn't attract much of the 30+ vote as I recall.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 17:29, 20 March 2010 (UTC)

Giggle giggle. GoodDay (talk) 17:30, 20 March 2010 (UTC)

What's weird was how he was considered to have been so cool and anti-war, yet had dropped bombs on a lot of civilians during World War II. The yippies conveniently ignored that factor.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 17:39, 20 March 2010 (UTC)

I thought RFK was briefly in the US Navy, but seen no action. GoodDay (talk) 22:01, 20 March 2010 (UTC)

Oh was he? I knew JFK served in the Navy during the war but wasn't aware Bobby had as well.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 15:46, 21 March 2010 (UTC)

RFK was in the Naval Reserve, near the end of WWII. GoodDay (talk) 18:49, 21 March 2010 (UTC)

Dead Zone

Wikipedia on weekends

Where is everybody on weekends? Having more fun than me for sure!--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 15:46, 21 March 2010 (UTC)

I spoke too soon. According to a complaint over on AN/I, there's an editor who keeps uploading photos of his genitals to various Wikipedia articles. Hey, I realise weekends are boring, but surely there are other ways to jazz them up, eh?!--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 15:56, 21 March 2010 (UTC)

Some people are just 'too proud' of themselves. GoodDay (talk) 18:51, 21 March 2010 (UTC)

Proud of what?!!!!! Have you seen the photos? One example is this File:Exhibitionismboy.JPG. Yuck. I cannot link it for you otherwise the stupid thing will appear on your page.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 09:51, 22 March 2010 (UTC)

No thanks, I don't wish to see it. GoodDay (talk) 14:50, 22 March 2010 (UTC)

It was there GoodDay, it was there! I'm still shuddering! Jack forbes (talk) 14:58, 22 March 2010 (UTC)

May it never return. GoodDay (talk) 15:03, 22 March 2010 (UTC)

GD, you're lucky I didn't have server failure; remember I live in Italy. Had that happened you would have been greeted with a pleasant surprise. Hee hee hee.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 16:14, 22 March 2010 (UTC)

Giggle giggle. GoodDay (talk) 16:32, 22 March 2010 (UTC)

Luckily I never saw that photo when I was a teenager; otherwise I'd have remained a virgin for the rest of my life. Jesus, what a turn-off.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 16:49, 22 March 2010 (UTC)

It was a tad deformed (seen it at Jack's talkpage), I believe . GoodDay (talk) 17:02, 22 March 2010 (UTC)

There aint no deformed willies at my talk page! Jack forbes (talk) 17:03, 22 March 2010 (UTC)

I'll take your word for it. GoodDay (talk) 17:05, 22 March 2010 (UTC)

The guy had originally uploaded it to the Exhibitionism article, but it was deleted; he has added his images to others including pubic hair and penis. I cannot imagine what he's getting out of doing this?!--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 17:08, 22 March 2010 (UTC)

It likely turns him on. GoodDay (talk) 17:09, 22 March 2010 (UTC)

Obama

Why is it so many people are opposed to Obama's health care programme? I'm not familiar with the details.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 17:16, 22 March 2010 (UTC)

From what I can tell, the 'oppose side' is being fueld by insurance companies. Healthcare Reform means less money for those companies. They've (insurance companies) certainly been doing their best to scare people (into how terrible HC reform will be). GoodDay (talk) 17:19, 22 March 2010 (UTC)

I haven't studied it in detail. I have noticed how Obama has aged since assuming office. He's not in an enviable position.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 17:27, 23 March 2010 (UTC)

The problem is the huge tax burdern that'll fall on states--hence the twelve laswuits against the federal government--and the fact that you HAVE to buy health insurance or ELSE. -- Jack1755 (talk) 17:52, 23 March 2010 (UTC)

I'll need to examine it in detail. One cannot rely on tv newreaders for info. I do know there is a lot of controversy over it.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 18:21, 23 March 2010 (UTC)

The dramatics around Healthcare Reform, makes for good entertainment. The whole fight over it, will likely end up in the US Supreme Court. GoodDay (talk) 22:42, 23 March 2010 (UTC)

Paging GoodDay

Are you still in the land of the Wiki? It's been a couple of days since you last posted here. Yesterday Wikipedia was down for about an hour.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 17:06, 25 March 2010 (UTC)

More like 4 hours. That's how long my DNS (Dynamic Naming System) kept telling me Wikipedia didn't exist. GoodDay (talk) 21:37, 25 March 2010 (UTC)

In my case it just wouldn't connect; howeve on Facebook it said what the problem was as so many Wikipedia users were panicking-thinking it was shut down forever. Do you realise how many people in the world rely on English Wikipedia?! That's why it's so important that we present factually-correct, unbiased information to these people. We cannot let personal POV get in the way of building an encyclopedia. One guy from India on Facebook said he graduated with honours from University thanks to Wikipedia!--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 07:27, 26 March 2010 (UTC)

I feared the whole Wikimedia went off-line (as I couldn't connect to Wikinews). I kept waiting to hear word from Jimbo Wales on news channels. GoodDay (talk) 14:07, 26 March 2010 (UTC)

Laughing at one's own jokes

GD, sometimes it's too irresistable not to laugh at one's own jokes. For instance on another site, a guy asked me "What the f..k was I smoking?", and I replied "What the f..k am I smoking? I wasn't aware that one could smoke f..k? No wonder there are so many smokers out there. I happen to be celibate". Sorry, but I thought that was a rather witty response, no?--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 08:40, 26 March 2010 (UTC)

Giggle giggle, yep. GoodDay (talk) 14:10, 26 March 2010 (UTC)

Another good line is this:"That's a joke, right?" I believe this is from Good Morning, Vietnam, but I saw someone seriously using it on another site. LOL.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 14:26, 26 March 2010 (UTC)

Indeed, that's where it's from. I like the Shirley line in the movie 'Airplane'. GoodDay (talk) 14:30, 26 March 2010 (UTC)

Which was?--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 14:36, 26 March 2010 (UTC)

One person told the other, he'd have to fly the plane (the pilot being too sick). The second person responds "Surley, you can't be serious". The first person responds "I am serious and don't call me Shirley". GoodDay (talk) 14:42, 26 March 2010 (UTC)

I have never liked those horrible names early 20th century people gave their daughters such as Shirley, Ethel, Gertude, Agnes, Wilma, Myrtle, Opal etc. I had an aunt who was named Ruby Pearl! My grandfather named her that!--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 14:49, 26 March 2010 (UTC)

That was the style 'then'. I'm not sure what the more popular female names are 'today', but I do know the most popular for males (in my area), it's Dylan. GoodDay (talk) 14:51, 26 March 2010 (UTC)

Dylan is nice though. I remember when I worked at the US military base here c.late 80s-early 90s, all the women were naming their daughters Ashley, Nicole, Brittany, Shawna and Kayla.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 14:57, 26 March 2010 (UTC)

It's terrible that people get into the habit of naming their children the same. The next woman I meet who's gotta a son named Dylan, will get a finger in the eye. GoodDay (talk) 15:01, 26 March 2010 (UTC)

My close relative (now deceased) was an Agnes, and my great nephew is named Dylan. Any more names you folk don't like? I'm sure I can match them up to the rest of my family. :) Jack forbes (talk) 15:21, 26 March 2010 (UTC)

I got a kick out of George Carlin's views on the new names for boys. Check'em out at YouTube. GoodDay (talk) 15:32, 26 March 2010 (UTC)

When I lived in Texas I knew a guy named Butch and a woman called Letha. My mother had a friend named Moereen. When my mother mistakenly called her Maureen, she was politely corrected!--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 15:36, 26 March 2010 (UTC)

"Whatever happened to Eddie? he was here a minute ago?" a line from Carlin. GoodDay (talk) 15:38, 26 March 2010 (UTC)

I have just made a statement on my user page as regards rock stars who think they're politicians.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 15:54, 26 March 2010 (UTC)

That could also be applied to actors/actresses. I believe that the Academy Awards has clamped down on such political advocates. GoodDay (talk) 15:58, 26 March 2010 (UTC)

Yes, but film stars just open their gabs at the awards ceremonies, whereas rock stars preach onstage as well as in their songs. I suppose it's not enough that they've succeeded in the probably the toughest business on earth; they also have to tell others how to vote-and think! Ah, for the days of Elvis, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper-they just wanted to entertain people, that's all.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 17:13, 26 March 2010 (UTC)

It's all changed since the Vietnam War days. GoodDay (talk) 23:05, 26 March 2010 (UTC)

Yeah but when they are on stage they should sing and not talk. Barry McGuire sang a good political song, as did Stiff Little Fingers. Political songs are one thing, preaching between numbers is a pain. Does Mick Jagger preach? No, he just gives a good, rousing performance which his audience enjoys.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 08:33, 27 March 2010 (UTC)

It's been said before

GoodDay, it's been said before that sometimes, making inane comments that don't add to a discussion just gets people's backs up. If you've something to say that moves a discussion along, then say it. If not, then making comments starting with IMHO it's a lot of fuss over one term just isn't helpful and while that may be your opinion, it's isn't shared by me or others. --HighKing (talk) 01:15, 27 March 2010 (UTC)

Sooner or latter, ya'll are gonna have to take my advise on this topic. Both sides should cease further deletions/additions of 'British Isles' & further discussions surrounding them. GoodDay (talk) 01:20, 27 March 2010 (UTC)

Sure let's ban all discussions on any contentious subject and lock all articles. That what you really want? What's wrong exactly with understanding the issue and agreeing guidelines? --HighKing (talk) 02:09, 27 March 2010 (UTC)

What's wrong is that all that discussion is going nowhere, so there is no real prospect of agreeing to guidelines. How people like GD can stand to remain involved in such discussions despite the overheated rhetoric and drumbeat of people trying to intimidate, I'll never know. -Rrius (talk) 02:11, 27 March 2010 (UTC)

That's actually a good observation, but the discussion needs to go somewhere. Ignoring it is bad for the project overall. If some more people were to participate (with an opinion) it might move enough to work. And the overheated rhetoric on this topic is coming from one direction and again, with more people prepared to not put up with it, would have to stop. We have the bones of a guideline pretty much in place but it hasn't been tested enough yet, and will still need agreement and consensus to develop into a MOS. Progress would be quicker with more people. --HighKing (talk) 02:22, 27 March 2010 (UTC)

I have stated before, and I'm sure that HighKing will back me up, that my view on the term British Isles is that it's a valid geographical term, but should be avoided when inserted as a political or historical term. What gets my back up is when the name John Dee keeps being introduced into discussions. Dee was not a British Imperialist but rather a powerful occultist-of Welsh parentage on whom Queen Elizabeth I relied. I also become angered when British Isles is used in articles relating to medieval history; in those cases, Britain and Ireland needs to be used to give them accurate historical perspective.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 06:44, 27 March 2010 (UTC)

Rrius is correct, the best thing a bloke can do is avoid the BI discussions. GoodDay (talk) 15:26, 27 March 2010 (UTC)

Well, you could always try to sneak over there with your head kept well down, wearing a flak jacket or a 15th century suit of armour.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 15:32, 27 March 2010 (UTC)

Nay! If the main participants in those discussions are determined to torment each other over a little word (British Isles)? then let'em. GoodDay (talk) 15:34, 27 March 2010 (UTC)

I was insulted several times today over at another site. What's funny is when they are unable to correctly spell the insults they're snarling at you! LOL.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 15:40, 27 March 2010 (UTC)

What's the site? GoodDay (talk) 15:42, 27 March 2010 (UTC)

Facebook. It's a blast; you should sign up, GD.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 15:43, 27 March 2010 (UTC)

No thanks. GoodDay (talk) 15:45, 27 March 2010 (UTC)

I agree that Wikipedia is already time consuming! It can easily occupy an entire morning or afternoon without a person even noticing the passing minutes....and hours. Oh, tonight the clocks move forward 1 hour.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 17:04, 27 March 2010 (UTC)

More funny film lines

What about this?:
"Lieutenant, you don't know whether you've been shot, f.cked, powder-burned or snake-bit".
Do you recognise where this comes from? There's a plethora of great lines from that particular film.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 10:09, 27 March 2010 (UTC)

Such as:
"Hong Kong, home of the shiny, green suit."--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 10:54, 27 March 2010 (UTC)

To which I respond:
"Los Angeles, home of the flashy, rich movie star".--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 14:52, 27 March 2010 (UTC)

Which movie is this? GoodDay (talk) 15:24, 27 March 2010 (UTC)

Good Morning, Vietnam!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rocking from the Delta to the D.M.Z.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 15:29, 27 March 2010 (UTC)

Memory jogged. Robin Williams was correct, Ike did look like Elmer Fudd. GoodDay (talk) 15:30, 27 March 2010 (UTC)

That is humour. I recognise that.; In my heart, I know I am funny--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 15:34, 27 March 2010 (UTC)

Hoax article

I cannot believe this blatant nonsense has not been deleted yet? The new page patrollers must be only half-awake.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 15:46, 29 March 2010 (UTC)

Which article? hehehe. GoodDay (talk) 17:59, 29 March 2010 (UTC)

Now you see it, now you don't! Bye bye, twasn't nice knowin ya, stupid article.......--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 18:05, 29 March 2010 (UTC)

Frustration

GD, there is nothing more frustrating than to compile info on someone in order to create an article on them-only to discover they already have an article at Wikipedia! That happened to me just now. At this stage, there are few articles that need to be created.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 16:09, 30 March 2010 (UTC)

Indeed, just about every notable person has a Wiki-article. GoodDay (talk) 17:04, 30 March 2010 (UTC)

Exactly. It's probably better to just create articles when you see the red links.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 17:30, 30 March 2010 (UTC)

'Tis the only way I'd do it (if I created articles). GoodDay (talk) 17:31, 30 March 2010 (UTC)

It saves time because it indicates there's no article on the person/place/thing, plus it also means somebody thought there should be an article written. The problem is when an article is written under a different name! That happened to me once; I created an article on this person: Yolanda of Lusignan, only to discover she had an article up-albeit a stub. I just went ahead and expanded it, merging my text into it. How annoying though!--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 17:37, 30 March 2010 (UTC).

That happened to be with the Bob Murray article. GoodDay (talk) 17:39, 30 March 2010 (UTC)

What happened? Did you create an article using a variant of his name? That's why Yolanda didn't come up; because I used her French name: Yolande de Lusignan.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 17:44, 30 March 2010 (UTC)

Yep, somebody had created a 'Robert Frederick Murray' article, as there was more then one 'Bob Murray'. GoodDay (talk) 17:45, 30 March 2010 (UTC)

How much had you written before it was discovered?--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 17:47, 30 March 2010 (UTC)

Just a stub ('bout 4 lines). GoodDay (talk) 17:49, 30 March 2010 (UTC)

I had written quite a bit! Oh well. I learnt that it's wise to check under all possible variants before creating a new article.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 17:52, 30 March 2010 (UTC)

That's too much time for me. GoodDay (talk) 23:24, 30 March 2010 (UTC)

Tell me about it! I just created a new article on this Italian actress: Isabella Ferrari. It took me the entire morning listing her films!!! I'm wiped out.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 08:43, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

We all bring something to the party

I've never been that creative, which is my weakness as an Wiki editor. GoodDay (talk) 15:49, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

Don't knock yourself; you're probably more creative than you give yourself credit for. Anyroad, creating articles doesn't require creativity, just an ability to provide factual information in a coherent style.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 16:20, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

That's too much work for me. GoodDay (talk) 16:22, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

You don't have to create articles if you don't want to. You are skilled at correcting errors, adding info, and offering neutral insights on discussion pages. All of us bring something different to the party!--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 17:07, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

Very few, heed my advise though. Thus the continuing squabbles of the usage of British Isles on Wikipedia. GoodDay (talk) 17:09, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

Your advice in this case equates to a call for censorship. And I'm starting to develop a view that you'd rather leave things as they are, inaccuracies and all, with no discussions and no sensible guidelines. Makes me wonder....why is that? --HighKing (talk) 17:12, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

Notice that I rarely (if ever) add/delete the term. If you, MF, MBM (for example) could adopt my method? you would all get along so much better. GoodDay (talk) 17:18, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

I'd rather have an encyclopedia that is well written and precise, than "get along" with editors who prefer the opposite... --HighKing (talk) 17:28, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

Ya'll could (at least) limit yourselves to 2 articles per month. GoodDay (talk) 17:31, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

Yup, you're a censorship merchant all right. Perhaps you could limit yourself to two Talk page comments per month?  :-) --HighKing (talk) 17:45, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

Whatcha want? a miracle? GoodDay (talk) 17:47, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

The thing with us North Americans is that the term is used in school, on television, etc.. Even my Irish father used it. I do realise that it's a very loaded term and should rarely, if ever, be used to include Ireland except in a geographical sense.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 17:24, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

Grrr, I'm a Canadian & I'm offended by the term North America (giggle, giggle). Thank goodness, there's no squabbles over the term Irish Sea. -- GoodDay (talk) 17:27, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

I have been given a lot of stick because people of the United States have usurped the entire North American continent by being called Americans, when Mexico and Canada are also part of North America.There's really no alternative; what can you call us United Statians? GD, you have to admit that there are lots of Canadians who when abroad, make it a point to say that they are not American!--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 17:35, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

Hehehe, North America isn't that troublesome a name (for me). GoodDay (talk) 17:37, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

Oh, there was a discussion on Talk:French American with some opining that French-Canadians who immigrated to the US are somehow different from Franch people who immigrated after 1789!!!!!!!! At the time the French settled North America, there was no Canada or the US; the French area was known as New France with the people settling in various French settlements.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 17:41, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

French Americans (Francophones in the USA), that's a group rarely spoken of. They're never mentioned during American elections. GoodDay (talk) 17:44, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

HK must've called up my niece (to come visit). She's here now, so I gotta sign-out. Might be able to sign-in latter (today). GoodDay (talk) 17:48, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

Governor Kathleen Blanco capitalised on her French heritage.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 17:49, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

They're rarely mentioned nationally. GoodDay (talk) 19:05, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

Yeah, outside of Louisiana, they're just like most other Northern European ancestry groups. Obviously, the Irish are exceptions—especially in Boston and Chicago (an I would assume, parts of New York). People running for judge in Chicago used to change their names to something Irish to improve their chances of winning. In any event, Francophone v. Anglophone may be the faultline in Canada (are there others aside from region?), but ours is basically just race (whites v. blacks, hispanics v. both). -Rrius (talk) 23:44, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

Anne Coulter missed her chance to really stur up things. She should've touched on linguistics. GoodDay (talk) 00:56, 1 April 2010 (UTC)

If she weren't such an ignorant so-and-so, I'm sure she would have loved to. I wonder whether she would have made it out alive. -Rrius (talk) 01:46, 1 April 2010 (UTC)

Giggle giggle, it would've really sold alot of books for her & gotten even more air time. GoodDay (talk) 14:40, 1 April 2010 (UTC)

Rrius is right; outside of Louisiana, they are just white people of Northern European ancestry. Like my mother, she was 1/4 French, but didn't vote as part of a French block. I'd say the Irish are the only people of Northern European ancestry who are a powerful voting group in the USA.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 06:33, 1 April 2010 (UTC)

The Spanish-Americans have become strong. In time, the USA will have 2 official languages (English, Spanish). GoodDay (talk) 14:40, 1 April 2010 (UTC)

Yes. I believe in California and Texas, Spanish already is one of the two official languages.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 15:42, 1 April 2010 (UTC)

Fantasy posing as history

Well, Hollywood's done it again. Last night I saw the film The Other Boleyn Girl (2008 film). I have never seen history so badly distorted. It was worse than the Tudors. Natalie Portman's performance as Anne Boleyn and her beautiful costumes were the only thing that made the film watchable!--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 07:53, 1 April 2010 (UTC)

A few days ago, I watched the 1956 movie 'Ten Commandments'. GoodDay (talk) 14:41, 1 April 2010 (UTC)

What's wrong with this picture?

Here is a perfect example why Wikipedia has so many critics: Rasputin's penis. Jesus wept!--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 12:42, 3 April 2010 (UTC)

Yeah, that article is a joke. GoodDay (talk) 18:44, 3 April 2010 (UTC)

Why hasn't it been deleted? It's articles like these which reflect very poorly on Wikipedia. Does it wish to be an encyclopedia taken seriously by academics or a printed sideshow for adolescents to giggle over the word penis?!--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 18:58, 3 April 2010 (UTC)

It does have some grain of truth in it though. Women tend to be attracted to men, who can give them multiple orgasms. GoodDay (talk) 19:01, 3 April 2010 (UTC)

Actually they're more attracted to men who can give them multiple bank accounts.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 19:25, 3 April 2010 (UTC)

If a fellow had the ability to do both? he'd never be lonely. GoodDay (talk) 21:52, 3 April 2010 (UTC)

Happy Easter

Happy Easter, GoodDay. I hope you get more chocolate bunnies and eggs than I did! Even a chocolate hen would have been nice! Sigh....--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 09:54, 4 April 2010 (UTC)

I got me a huge bag of M&Ms, which I've entirely eaten. GoodDay (talk) 22:16, 4 April 2010 (UTC)

Mmmmmmmmmmm--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 12:13, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

You could have at least offered me some of your M&Ms, GoodDay; naughty boy! Which colour is your favourite? I always picked all the green ones to eat first!--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 13:44, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

I try to get the red ones, but mostly I just gobble them all in mixtures. GoodDay (talk) 14:57, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

You're making me hungry; I love M&Ms.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 15:08, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

Virtuous Victorians

Don't you love Victorian euphemisms? What about this one for alluding to an out-of-wedlock pregnancy?!!!--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 13:38, 7 April 2010 (UTC)

They didn't say knocked up, in those days. GoodDay (talk) 17:04, 7 April 2010 (UTC)

Oh no my dear, don't be so crass. It was a "crisis due in two or three months".--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 17:09, 7 April 2010 (UTC)

Bertie truly loved his (female) people. GoodDay (talk) 17:13, 7 April 2010 (UTC)

I'm curious as to the fate of Lady Susan's child. Do you think it was farmed out? BTW, I created the article this AM in honour of lovely Susan's birthday.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 17:18, 7 April 2010 (UTC)

Not certain of his/her fate. As for Monarchial illegitimate descendants? it's quite possible that one of King William IV's great-great-great-great-great-grandchildren, will become UK Prime Minister within a few weeks. GoodDay (talk) 17:25, 7 April 2010 (UTC)

Who is that? Speaking of monarchial illegitimate descendants, Prince William, when he ascends the throne, will be the first monarch descended from King Charles II of England (via Diana who was many times descended from the Merry Monarch).--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 17:32, 7 April 2010 (UTC)

It's David Cameron, the leader of the UK Conservative Party. As for William V? rumours abound that he'll soon be proposing to Waity Katie. PS- When will somebody explain to the tabloids, the Queen doesn't decide who succeeds her? GoodDay (talk) 17:35, 7 April 2010 (UTC)

I like Kate; she's attractive and stylish. GoodDay, patience is a virtue when there's a crown at the end of the waiting. The Queen cannot tamper with the Succession; the only way William could ascend in lieu of his father would be if Charles formally abdicates as did Edward VIII.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 17:40, 7 April 2010 (UTC)

The commonwealth realm Parliaments has the final say. GoodDay (talk) 17:45, 7 April 2010 (UTC)

But if Charles did abdicate-which I don't think he'll do, William would, by right of Primogeniture, succeed him. I really don't see any signs of Charles relinquishing the Crown. Why should he? I think he'll make a good monarch.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 17:55, 7 April 2010 (UTC)

Barring anything sudden, Charlie likely won't ascend the throne 'til he's in his 70s. GoodDay (talk) 17:58, 7 April 2010 (UTC)

Speaking of Edward VII's illegitimate offspring; I wonder what did become of them? He never acknowledged a single one, yet was rumoured to have had some-he definitely had a kid by Susan. Strange. They just seemed to disappear into obscurity.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 18:02, 7 April 2010 (UTC)

I'm curious as to what ever happend to the diseases 'porphyria' & 'hemophilia', weren't those once prominant in the British Royal Family? GoodDay (talk) 18:05, 7 April 2010 (UTC)

The first was a legacy from Mary, Queen of Scots which George III inherited: the latter hasn't been seen since the tragic Tsarevitch Alexis.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 18:12, 7 April 2010 (UTC)

It's strange, those diseases apparently withered away, after the early 20th century. GoodDay (talk) 18:13, 7 April 2010 (UTC)

It is strange it hasn't manifested seeing as Victoria has over 200 descendants.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 18:15, 7 April 2010 (UTC)

Quite true. GoodDay (talk) 18:17, 7 April 2010 (UTC)

I don't know about porphyria, but hemophilia is recessive, so I'm guessing that marrying more distant relatives (and, gasp! people not meaningfully related to them) has made the disease much less likely. -Rrius (talk) 21:51, 7 April 2010 (UTC)

I suspected, that might be the cause. GoodDay (talk) 22:50, 7 April 2010 (UTC)

Nebraska governors

The numbering at List of Governors of Nebraska is questionable because one governor who appears only to have been an acting governor is numbered, while another is not. I believe you've dealt with this sort of issue before, so I was hoping you'd have some attention or advice to give. -Rrius (talk) 21:53, 7 April 2010 (UTC)

The Nebraska list makes no sense to me either. All I know is that Heineman's biography at the National Governos Association, has him as Nebraska's 39th Governor. There's quite few of those Governors lists that aren't consistant. The List of Governors of Arkansas has me baffled. Riley & Purcell didn't become Governors when their predecessors resigned, yet Huckabee did. Even more confusing, Riley is considered the first African-American Governor. GoodDay (talk) 22:59, 7 April 2010 (UTC)

I believe I've now got Nebraska figured out. The first vacancy was in 1871, before the Constitution of 1875. That Constitution says the lt gov becomes governor. Thus, the first one was correct, but the others should not have been labelled "acting". The Arkansas thing is fairly intimidating, though. -Rrius (talk) 00:10, 8 April 2010 (UTC)

Yep that explains the pre-1875 thing for Nebraska. As for Arkansas Acting Governors (Riley & Purcell), the best I can figure is this: If a lame-duck Governor dies, resigns or is removed from office, between a gubernatorial election & the inauguration of his successor, then the Lieutenant Governor (if he/she's not the Gov-elect) doesn't become Governor. GoodDay (talk) 00:24, 8 April 2010 (UTC)

Yeah, I think that's true. Huckabee must have been acting governor until January 1999, then governor thereafter. I guess they're just mistaken with Riley as the first black governor? -Rrius (talk) 00:48, 8 April 2010 (UTC)

Actually, I think that if a governor leaves office even before the lame-duck period, the lt gov. is only acting governor. -Rrius (talk) 00:54, 8 April 2010 (UTC)

Not quite, Governor Tucker didn't resign between the 1998 Arkansas gubernatorial election & 1999 Inaugural. Therefore, Huckabee became Governor upon Tucker's resignation. Afterall, Huckabee had a LtG during 1996-99 (Winthrop P. Rockefeller). It's the same thing when Governor Bill Clinton resigned in Dec 1992, Tucker became Governor (completing the 1991-95 term) with Huckabee as LtG (1993-95): Acting Governors wouldn't have Lieutenant Governors serving under them, as Acting Governors are Lieutenant Governors themselves. GoodDay (talk) 14:35, 8 April 2010 (UTC)

It seems the Burney mix-up continues at List of Lieutenant Governors of Nebraska. We've got him as Governor 1960-61 & Lieutenant Governor 1957-65. GoodDay (talk) 00:31, 8 April 2010 (UTC)

Ugh. -Rrius (talk) 00:48, 8 April 2010 (UTC)

Where was God when He was needed?

Near where I live there was a horrific accident the evening before Easter. Two 17 year-old boys were riding a scooter without wearing helmuts and they were both killed in a traffic accident. The passenger was killed instantly, but the driver was thrown onto the other lane, he attempted to get up but was struck by an oncoming vehicle and decapitated. I didn't know the boys but we are all shocked by the terrible way in which they died. The boy's head was located in a near-by garden. To make the tragedy complete, his mother committed suicide this morning by jumping off her balcony. GoodDay, I ask you this, where in hell was God when this happened?! I am still shakened by it. I told my daughter to never, ever under any circumstances get onto a scooter-they are lethal!--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 14:17, 9 April 2010 (UTC)

There is no God, never was. GoodDay (talk) 14:19, 9 April 2010 (UTC)

..This has shaken my faith in organised religion. We were discussing this tragedy today in a shop, and our priest was beside us listening, but he made no comment. I'm glad he didn't offer the usual useless trite platitudes. God let those people down. People here are very religious and He betrayed their faith. I'm scared that something like this can happen.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 14:23, 9 April 2010 (UTC)

Religions are merely financial empires, their main concern is getting your money. Note that the Vatican (for example) isn't a dump. GoodDay (talk) 14:27, 9 April 2010 (UTC)

Religion is hard to analyse. I believe in an afterlife and a Supreme Being, but I cannot believe there's a benign, gentle God watching over all of us.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 14:38, 9 April 2010 (UTC)

Ya gotta watch George Carlin's views on religion at YouTube. GoodDay (talk) 14:40, 9 April 2010 (UTC)

What caused you to doubt the existance of God, and how old were you?--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 15:31, 9 April 2010 (UTC)

I was about 12, when I realized such a being couldn't exist. There was no anger involved in my realization, It was shortly after (2-yrs) I stopped believing in the existance of Santa Claus & the Easter Bunny. GoodDay (talk) 15:50, 9 April 2010 (UTC)

I was about nine when I was informed by my cruel, older friend that Santa didn't exist. I was devastated by the news as I was convinced he along with his reindeer and trusty elves really did exist in a wondrous Snow-shrouded kingdom somewhere at the North Pole. I never did believe in the Easter Bunny, although there's a photo of me at the age of 3 in a ruffled dress clutching an easter basket and lying in the protective arms of a giant stuffed Easter Bunny. When I was a kid aged about 4 I did believe that the people one saw on TV were actually there inside the screen! That was probably why I was so traumatised by the shooting of Oswald by Ruby!--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 16:28, 9 April 2010 (UTC)

Yeah, Christmas was alot funner when one was a child. GoodDay (talk) 23:38, 9 April 2010 (UTC)

I'll drink to that!--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 09:30, 10 April 2010 (UTC)