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Welcome!

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Flip!

I didnt know xiphon was you, peter. That message scared the hell out of me, I thought it was another user who spotted the page. I swore loudly at the screen. I was just sitting there, not doing a damn thing mind you, just quietly contemplating an inside story, when:1. a 10 year girl who was playing outside with her big sister on the trampoleen, said "hey! whats that?" 2. I ignored her, totally taken with the piece of chocolate in my hand, then I heard the word "tree" a few seconds later. 3. I crunched up my knees into a fetal postition and made sure my head was not visible while the little girl tried to show her sister what she had seen. 4. " Hey! There is a man in the tree!" Then a 13 year old boy who was playing hockey in the garden said: "I cant see his face!". 5 I quietly uttered a prayer of thanks for this. 6. Another girl about 15 years of age approaches and they all together start yelling things like: "Thats funny!" from little girl whom I had just recently seen dancing with headphones on in her sisters room. " Waah! Hes too scared to come down!" from the 13yr turd. In addition to many other jeers and such. 7. They carried on with their game while I developed cramp and was looking for a way to get down soon to relieve my discomfort. They occasionally ventured a glance in my direction. 8. After ten minutes, I started my descent as quickly as possible. " Hey! Its a boy!" from that darn little girl. I climbed faster and faster. 9. I fled into forest, squealing like a pansy. 10. I hung about watching the tree to see if they were going to come near. They did not. I trod in dog faeces as I climbed into the car 15 minutes later.

I am sure that they do not know of the paltform. Still, I suggest that we steer well clear of it for a week or two. Then do some serious camophlage work. I must make it clear that, although I take responsiblity for this mishap. I did nothing to attract their attention. This all happened on thursday the 28th. Cheers and by the way, welcome to Wikipedia!Banes 18:06, 1 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]

The archiving whining because the darn talk page was so huge that you had to wait for 2 minutes before you could write something inflammatory on the discussion page. I am glad that you enjoyed the tale, it was entirely true. I dont think I will add any details here though, perhaps when I see you next. What is your meaning with (:)? You got any plans to write new articles? Banes 18:09, 1 August 2005 (UTC)[reply] 

 Yep, I hope to write a bit about the resistance, based on "In search of History", my only source.
 As for new articles, I know, Ive tried to make a name for myself but have been dissapointed to           
 find that someone else has already written on that topic. Still, there is plenty to write about,  
 if you go to the military aircraft section, you may find the odd red link to write about. i have  
 already written an article about an aircraft. You can also expand articles, as I did when I added  
 a whole new section to, you guessed it, Avril Lavigne article, where I have also been rather 
 busy. Banes 18:42, 1 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Welcome

Hi Peter, welcome. There is a list of other South Africans at Wikipedia:Wikipedians/South Africa. Be BOLD --Jcw69 08:20, 2 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Wikibooks

At the bottom of the main page there is a list of sister projects, one of them is called wikibooks. It is really cool, you simply got to read Making an Island, perhaps that should be another platform-like project? I was thinking that sometime we could work on a wikibook, they look like they could be quite a lot of fun. In spare time of course because of matric pressure. P.S. You might enjoy this page. |Striver. Banes 12:10, 2 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]

S.A. Users

No, Xiphon, he did not add my name there, I added it myself. But hey, nothing is a "must", you can add your name there or not as you please. I dont really know what "be bold" means. (Must I be offensive when talking to my inferiors? ). Hee hee, just a thought. Banes 19:34, 2 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Flame War

Hey, Xiphon, how is it going? Just a passing comment, not really important, but it seems that I have accidentally started the first (on the Apartheid talk page) heated debate involving personal attacks (trolling), harsh words, etc. Very lengthly. Quite amazing to read. (It can be found under cape town residents willing to....). Tot siens! Banes 16:54, 3 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Yo!

Aaah, yes, primary school. My brother told me that Mr. Knipe was a lazy B, they used to sit in class and do nothing. I had my primary school reunion last week, it was slightly less exciting. But I am eagerly awaiting my validictory service, but expect it to be nothing on my Matric dance!

Our contact over the next months will be less, but I hope it will resume upon the end of matric. However, I must get that timetable from you really soon if I can, please, cos the education bastards wont give me one until the last minute. I have suddenly started working hard on weekends for probably the first time in my life, I hope it is enough though. Yesterday, in desperation, I gave in and reserved the Half Blood Prince from the library, sadly, I know who dies thanks to wikipedia, curses. In the holidays, I have signed a contract to write and produce ten albums of music (not kidding) for my dad's business. (The device requires music of sorts.) I will be using ejay, my brothers keyboard and sequencer, and other software of course. You could assist me if you wish. Anyway, I am whittleing away my all too short break and must go and study gas laws. P.S. What short stories are you writing about? So long...Banes 09:41, 4 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]

News Flash!

On the morning of the 5th August while I was serenly reading Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix on my bed in break, I heard a loud commotion, "KILL HIM! TORI KILL HIM NOW!GO!" plus much scrabbling and crashing. I dived out of bed to see my mother earnestly dialling a number. Cursing when she got no response, I learned that she was calling the police 'cos a burglar (I wont say it, but you know) had just dived over our wall, charged across the garden, while my brother attempted to push tori out the window. Tori hit our Polo and scrathed it then headed off in hot pursuit. The burglar climbed over the wooden gate in Egret Lane nearly left his ass in the dog's snapping jaws. A loud argument with my brothers followed in which I tried to convince one of them to take the car, with me in the back, and pursue the bastard. Finally, my mother go off the phone and said she would go. We grabbed a phone, and my dad drove us off, into the road, while my mother complimented me on my good thinking. We met some workmen, who where hurrying up Egret lane after hearing a young lady screaming. It seems that our friend broke into the rasta's house and used our property as a escape route. Anyway, it was too late. We drove around, toward the station in the hopes of seeing the man, but he was gone. (I gave my brothers an earful upon our arrival home twenty mintutes later. So, that was that.
About the music thing, I meant in the long holidays. We would be payed for this, as the music would be bundled with my dad's product, if we do this we will also get a small royalty on every device sold. It does not have to be good music, but must just meet some certain sonic parameters, as it will be distorted by the machine. If you are scratching your head, I can understand. Type in AIT in google. I shall tell you more when I see you. Please send the good 'ol timeable (including september) to brighten up my day to danhagen88@yahoo.com.

My September holidays will be further mucked up by the fact that I will be attending the South African National Irish Dance championships in Joburg, as part of the WP contingent. I am less than entusiatic, when you consider the timing. Are you working hard on Women's Day? As I shall be writing an exam and a test on monday, I will not be, so if you want to do somthang, camo the platform perhaps?. Banes 11:36, 5 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks

Thank you Xiphon for sending that info. (I still havnt got it yet though). I presume you will be supporting the Springboks this afternoon? Banes 11:18, 6 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Not bad, not bad, as you can see, I have also improved my own page. A good way to learn is to just copy parts of other people's user pages and alter as you please. I am proud of the springboks, although I was outraged at the beginning of second half when they had a penalty but got it revoked because they picked a fight! Banes 16:00, 6 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Ill news, I am yet to recieve your e-mail. Are you sure it was sent to danhagen88@yahoo.com? By the way, I love your mantra, however, you might not want to say you download most of your music, some might take offence!Banes 16:03, 6 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Sir, you insult my integrity and honour! I demand an apology you mangy cur you! Peasant!

I forgot you paid for your downloads. Sorry.

Actually the line was: "I fart in your general direction." But whatever does it for you.....

I am pleased with your stance on communism, but I wont add it to my page otherwise someone will think we are sockpuppets.

Ok, I believe you, but must add, what kind of person watches the Japanese version of Monty Pithon?! Anyway, a few article credits will look cool on your page (have you seen all of mine?),in my Tokai article, and my Victor Verster Prison article, Pollsmor Prison is linked, in red... Perhaps, as you have good knowledge, being a resident of Tokai, we could write an article on that. As a start? Banes 16:25, 6 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]

To be honest, it is hard these days to write an article that will be read by many, however, the Pollsmor article would be linked in the Mandela page which is very well read! Banes 16:32, 6 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Nice.

Hey, Xiphon, nice work on the Apartheid article and the new Tornado article. If I may point out, though, in the Tornado article you have duplicated some information at the bottom of the page. Deliberate? Are you aware? I hope you enjoyed your LAN. Cheers! Banes 09:05, 8 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks (Hawker Tornado)

... no problem. To widen the fact box: near the end of the first line of the table definition you'll see "width:30%;" – this says "make the width of the table 30% of the page width" – just increase it. --Bruce1ee (Talk) 10:01, 8 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Trousing

Trousing sounds good, tomorrow perhaps? I was thinking that maybe we could do some AOE2 of Flatout too if you wish. Banes 12:45, 8 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Assistance Requrired

Hi, this is not banter, it regards an article. Since you know a thing or two about images, could you help me out please? The image can be found at http://www.joburg.org.za/2005/jan/hectormus3.jpg. I am struggling to get it onto the page: Hastings Ndlovu. The photo is of a boy, so you will know which one it is. If you could do that I would be very pleased. Profound thanks to you. Banes 17:56, 9 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Good day, Xiphon. I am not sure what "fire" you are refering to, as I can see no objections to my new page. Anyway I do still do need your help with that image if you are willing. Banes 18:17, 11 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]

The image does not come from any wikipedia article, otherwise I could do it myself. It comes from the link I provided above. P.S You should see my userpage history, it was vandalised for the first time today! Quite amusing..If you can still copy that image, let me know, thanks.

The image comes from www.joburg.org.za at http://www.joburg.org.za/2005/jan/hectormus3.jpg. If you look in the edit history for my page, you will see an edit by Zzyz11, click on the one before his and you will see the childish actions of a idiotic indUhvidual!

I would like it very much if you could upload the picture for me. Just finished the Half Blood Prince 10 minutes ago. It was so depressing, I nearly cried! Banes 10:27, 12 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Hey Xiphon! Thank you very much for adding the phot to Hastings Ndlovu. I am really proud of that article now. Thanks to the pic and article, the young lad is now immortalised in the world of Wikipedia! I hope it did'nt cause you too much trouble. Thanks again. Banes 08:49, 15 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]

footnotes, factual discrepancies

Hi Xiphon -- If you see facts in the article that don't agree with your print sources, then I'd encourage you to be bold, change them, and add the proper footnotes. The lack of footnotes is a big problem with the article, and it's very likely that it includes lots of wrong facts that people just wrote from memory or from unreliable sources. If you think something like this is likely to be controversial, you could just explain it on the talk page, and if it turns out there's an overwhelming consensus that you're wrong, people can revert your edit.--Bcrowell 18:57, 11 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Peasant Chatter/Gossip

I will toss it over your fence this evening. Nice soldier...

Done, so long as you are aware that it was a huge inconvenience and I want the ball back when I return. Cheerio, treat it well. Banes 18:38, 22 September 2005 (UTC)[reply]

No problem. I hope Eric Shin isnt a metaphor for my sexual organs?

Now I get it! Tell Alistair is perverted! Footnotes...I dont even attempt to consider..

Hawker Tornado

I see you've gotten this article quite built up so far - great work! Just letting you know, in case you weren't yet aware: there's a WikiProject going for aircraft articles, and we'd love for you to join up and participate in discussions there. On that same topic, right now we're not using the infobox - just the text list that you've placed at the end of your article (see Hawker Sea Fury or PBY Catalina for an example). If you've got more pictures of the Tornado, add those instead; most of them will probably qualify as crown copyright PD images. There's also a streamlined "related content" box template (see template talk:aircontent for how to use it).

Anyway - keep adding more aircraft articles! It's great to see more pilots and aviation nuts contributing to the wikipedia. -eric ✈ 18:02, 24 August 2005 (UTC)[reply]

footnotes

Hi -- The problem with the footnotes was that the order of the notes themselves didn't match the order in which they were referenced in the text. When move text around, they have to remember to reorder the footnotes as well, which is easy to forget to do. --Bcrowell 18:39, 1 September 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Hoplites

Hoplites were independent citizens of city-states who supplied their own weapons and armor, defending their city (or conquering others) only in times of war, whereas the phalangites of Macedon were professional soldiers who regularly trained and drilled together. You can see the article on the Macedonian phalanx for more. siafu 19:22, 5 September 2005 (UTC)[reply]

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