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Atsme (right) with wikifriends heading to WCNA2019 @ MIT
Heading to Sturgis, SD!
Chillaxin' at the Sturgis Bike Rally
Atsme w/Tanya Tucker, at the 12/12/2019 Annual Cutters' Reunion, prior to the 62nd annual Grammy Awards where Tanya won Best Country Song, Bring My Flowers Now and Best Country Album, While I'm Livin'
When Happy Hour runs into overtime.
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    If you're going to be a bear, be a grizzly.
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    Private lake in Texas.

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  • That look when things drive you batty.

  • Something to think about.



Well...some of it you can.

On a serious note...sorta...for new editors: read WP:AVDUCK for no good reason.



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There's something indescribable, yet intrinsically beautiful about sharing knowledge, making contributions, and helping others.
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The quantity of one's edits matters far less than the quality of one's prose.
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We don't appreciate history until we become an integral part of it.
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I may not be perfect, but I can certainly strive to be.

Atsme📞📧


Any Point?
Your quote- "I may not be perfect, but I can certainly strive to be."
If there is absolutely no chance of being perfect, why try to be. Just a random question. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.99.140.221 (talk) 22:39, 17 February 2015 (UTC)
Because as long as you are striving to be perfect you keep getting better. Grasping that concept may be difficult for those who set limits on themselves or lack self-confidence. Atsme📞📧
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The problem with being "politically correct" today is that we have allowed it to obfuscate truth.
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Having character and being a character are not the same. ~Atsme
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A classic line by User:NE Ent [1] during the 2014 ARBCOM elections: Um, if wiki elections were run on American Democratic party guidelines IPs could vote early and vote often.
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On Wikipedia, it's important to know when to stop arguing with people, and simply let them be wrong. ~anonymous

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Nothing but barnstars

It is a good thing to look back on fond memories. It keeps the journey in perspective. Atsme Talk 📧 21:29, 29 September 2020 (UTC)

























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  • lol* Thanks, CAPTAIN RAJU - but here on Bonaire, the only blisters I'll be getting are like the ones on Bernard.Bufono.svg[stretch] HAPPY NEW YEAR, CAPTAIN!! *<:o)wine Atsme 💬 📧 19:29, 31 December 2020 (UTC)

Happy New Year!

Empire AS Talk! 18:44, 31 December 2020 (UTC)
It is indeed the last day of 2020 and there are lots of reasons to celebrate!! HAPPY NEW YEAR to you, Empire AS!! *<:o)wineAtsme 💬 📧 19:31, 31 December 2020 (UTC)
Thanks :) Empire ASTalk! 19:33, 31 December 2020 (UTC)

Happy New Year, Atsme!

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  • Thank you, Davey!! Don't forget to eat some blackeyed peas!! Atsme 💬 📧 16:40, 1 January 2021 (UTC)

The only thing I dislike about the Christmas–New Year's holiday

  • Undecorating!! Atsme 💬 📧 21:59, 1 January 2021 (UTC)
    • Even worse: unbecoming!! --Tryptofish (talk) 22:05, 1 January 2021 (UTC)
      • Fixed it. Atsme 💬 📧 22:13, 1 January 2021 (UTC)
        • I didn't mean to imply that anything needed fixing, sorry for any confusion. --Tryptofish (talk) 22:40, 1 January 2021 (UTC)
          • No prob, LOL. Happy New Year! ^_^ Atsme 💬 📧 23:03, 1 January 2021 (UTC)

Happy New Year, Atsme!

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History taught me to take precautions. Atsme 💬 📧 21:01, 3 January 2021 (UTC)

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  • Thank you, NA1k!! And my very best wishes to you for a happy & prosperous New Year!! 🥂🍾 🎼🎶 Atsme 💬 📧 10:22, 3 January 2021 (UTC)
As the pandemic worsens, be sure to stay safe as much as possible. Happy New Year. North America1000 12:29, 3 January 2021 (UTC)

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Peace is a state of balance and understanding in yourself and between others, where respect is gained by the acceptance of differences, tolerance persists, conflicts are resolved through dialog, peoples rights are respected and their voices are heard, and everyone is at their highest point of serenity without social tension.
Happy Holidays ― Buster7  14:42, 11 December 2019 (UTC)
  • Yes, indeed. Thank you, Buster7. Atsme Talk 📧 17:42, 12 December 2019 (UTC)

Still a bit early...

But Merry Christmas as well.-Serialjoepsycho- (talk) 01:44, 14 December 2019 (UTC)

Yo ho ho..green giant..

What's in the valley of the jolly green giant? Yo ho ho..corn on the cob. I'm old enough to remember the jingle to that ad, and it sounds faintly festive. Stay tuned until I steal someone's Christmas card from our cheery community, being too unimaginative to create my own. Get Christmas done! Love from Si :) Simon Adler ( talk) 02:27, 14 December 2019 (UTC)
You may enjoy reading this bit of trivia. AtsmeTalk📧 05:13, 14 December 2019 (UTC)

Merry Christmas to all!

  • Loverly...thank you, WH! I'm geared-up, psyched-up and revved-up...bring it on, Santa Claus! xmas ☃ Atsme Talk 📧 01:19, 16 December 2019 (UTC)

Cheers

  • Ohhh, thank you for the sweet and thoughtful Christmas toast, MarnetteD. I am looking forward to trying some of that hot Tom & Jerry Christmas cheer. I may just make it a Captain Morgan Christmas "punch" - and I'll bet it lives up to its name! I'm saving the read to top off my night - probably tonight. 8-) Atsme Talk 📧 00:49, 17 December 2019 (UTC)
    • You are welcome A. As with most warm alcohol drinks they go down easy and a couple go a long way :-P Enjoy your reading. MarnetteD|Talk 01:19, 17 December 2019 (UTC)

Some stroopwafels for you!

  • Thank you! Atsme Talk 📧 16:34, 18 December 2019 (UTC)

Cheers

Such lovely Christmas wishes. Thank you Onel5969. Atsme Talk 📧 21:49, 19 December 2019 (UTC)

Season's greetings

I love the images - they brought flashback moments. Thank you, NA1000! AtsmeTalk📧 15:42, 20 December 2019 (UTC)

Merry Christmas!

Hello, Atsme! Thank you for your work to maintain and improve Wikipedia! Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
CAPTAIN RAJU(T) 22:54, 20 December 2019 (UTC)

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Thank you, Captain Rajui - and a ho-ho-ho, Merry Christmas to you as well. xmasAtsmeTalk📧 23:06, 20 December 2019 (UTC)

Forgive me for messing around in your userspace...

Only the shadow knows. Atsme Talk 📧 20:03, 21 December 2019 (UTC)

... but I couldn't resist the temptation to fix this minor typo. Jo-Jo Eumerus (talk) 10:10, 21 December 2019 (UTC)

I responded on your Commons page, and again I thank you. You are an awesome Wikipedian. 😊 AtsmeTalk📧 10:35, 21 December 2019 (UTC)
I have a hard time thinking of any Spirobranchus as being gigantic. But I guess it's no, um, big deal. -- Tryptofish ( talk) 16:06, 21 December 2019 (UTC)
^_^ Ok, we could have some fun with your last comment - no small wonder - but I don't want Santa to see me in the wrong light; therefore, I will remain quiet in the shadows. AtsmeTalk📧 20:03, 21 December 2019 (UTC)

Greetings

  • Thank you, Mitch. I hope you're doing well. Atsme Talk 📧 17:54, 21 December 2019 (UTC)

Happy Holidays

  • Thank you, Lightburst, and the same well-wishes to you! I wasn't sure if you accepted Holiday greetings on your UTP, so look out! xmas <-- he's coming to town. Atsme Talk 📧 23:44, 21 December 2019 (UTC)

Merry Christmas

Thank you, Davey! Only 4 more sleeps & Santa will be squeezing down my chimney. He's the only chimney sweep who brings presents. 😂 🎁 xmas Atsme Talk 📧 04:09, 22 December 2019 (UTC)

Backatcha

Ha!! Snowball fight...in slow motion!! A fun way to start my day! Thank you, SilkTork. Only 3 more sleeps!! Atsme Talk 📧 13:58, 22 December 2019 (UTC)

Season's Greetings

FWiW Bzuk (talk) 01:22, 23 December 2019 (UTC)

Good ole Bzuk!! Thank you my trusty annual. Eyes to the skies! Atsme Talk 📧 19:07, 24 December 2019 (UTC)

A very merry Christmas!

Hiya Atsme! I was speaking to this Leopard slug last night as it was crossing the road. It told me that it had been to three Christmas parties and was very drunk, and was going to a fourth. I said be careful leopard slug when crossing the road. It then asked if I had a cigarette but I said I was out of smokes. With that it became verbally abusive so I walked off. Have a great Christmas love, oozing with laughs and unstressy vibes! Love from Si xx Simon Adler ( talk) 03:04, 23 December 2019 (UTC)
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😂 Si, no one should have to put up with verbal abuse from anyone or anything. It’s a good thing you walked off when you did. You see, there’s a reason they’re called slugs, and you just happened to stumble upon a Leopard slugger that was suffering nicotine withdrawal. I have no doubt you could have taken him down but it would have been a slimy crawl; besides, why bother? A Leopard can’t change its spots. Thank you for the smiles, Si - ✨ AtsmeTalk📧 03:34, 23 December 2019 (UTC)
Always a pleasure making you laugh! Si x Simon Adler ( talk) 03:39, 23 December 2019 (UTC)

Merry Christmas

I just went to your UTP and added suggestions for more work to do. Santa's gonna put coals in my stocking. 8-[ I'd better turn-up the Christmas music so he doesn't notice. Atsme Talk 📧 16:23, 24 December 2019 (UTC)

Happy Holidays

--Cameron11598 (Talk) 21:08, 23 December 2019 (UTC)

It’s that time of year, indeed!

Ha! Now that is a different sort of kite, Sashi. One comedian's take on Blubber! Atsme Talk 📧 15:40, 24 December 2019 (UTC)

Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda

Love the Cuban groove - it's a similar beat to our Caribbean music on Bonaire. Very festivus! ^_^ Thank you, Martin. Atsme Talk 📧 14:45, 24 December 2019 (UTC)

Precious anniversary

+ seasonal vision and sound (going to change day by day, keep looking) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 10:44, 24 December 2019 (UTC)

Thank you, Gerda!!! Wow! 5 years passed by in the blink of the eye. Sidebar note: I actually was not aware of the "precious topicon" until I saw William add one to his user page, so I added one to mine. Thank you, sweet Gerda, for being the project keeper of the precious movement. It is a big part of what helps make editing WP a pleasurable experience. You, for precious, and Buster, for his commendable efforts as the project keeper of WP:Editor retention - both of you truly are the precious ones on a global scale. <3AtsmeTalk📧 15:34, 24 December 2019 (UTC)
You little spy......at least you are honest about it. My talk page has that many watchers or drive-by visitors that I should rename it Wolf-Dog Central. I did not know what the "precious" meant until I went hunting for it recently - so that is what Gerda meant by it. I hope Santa brings you and Gerda some nice things. William HarrisCanis lupis track.svgtalkCanis lupis track.svg 20:16, 24 December 2019 (UTC)

Happy holidays!

Be careful what you wish for, Kudz. ^_^ I have a scuba friend on Bonaire who just happens to be from Thailand. KLM flies from Bonaire to Aruba, and then straight to Bangkok. palm. Being from Texas, the heat is not an issue for me, although humidity and my hair don't get along. I am actually gearing up to travel extensively beginning in 2020. My goal is to create a photographic world book wherein the images tell the story. I also want to scuba dive there. Thank you for the awesome Christmas wishes! Atsme Talk 📧 15:11, 24 December 2019 (UTC)

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas Atsme! FeydHuxtable ( talk) 11:39, 24 December 2019 (UTC)

Oh, wow!! That photo is awesome, Feyd! Thank you! (The big day is tomorrow!! Woohoo! xmas) Atsme Talk 📧 14:37, 24 December 2019 (UTC)

Merry Christmas and Thank You

Awww...thank you, Nosebagbear - you are doing a great job but then, I knew you would. Can you believe it's already Christmas Eve?! Wow, another year has flown by, and I'm seeing a wonderfully bright future ahead - "the power of intention" - make it happen! Atsme Talk 📧 15:21, 24 December 2019 (UTC)

January 2020 at Women in Red

Thank you, team!! Speaking of...oh, the timing!! ^_^ Atsme Talk 📧 16:26, 24 December 2019 (UTC)

Happy Holidays

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Thank you DBigXray - your happy wishes are much appreciated. Atsme Talk 📧 19:04, 24 December 2019 (UTC)

Happy holidays

Thank you for the cheers, Interstellarity - Ho-Ho-Ho!! xmas Atsme Talk 📧 19:10, 24 December 2019 (UTC)

Thank you

Thank you for your kind holiday greetings, and happy holidays to you and yours as well. SunCrow (talk) 19:12, 24 December 2019 (UTC)

Greetings of the season

ϢereSpielChequers 23:04, 24 December 2019 (UTC)

A Joyous Yuletide to you!

Such wonderful thoughts...thank you, Thirteen. Atsme Talk 📧 05:15, 29 December 2019 (UTC)

New Year

Hi Atsme. Thank you for all you do to spread goodwill and cheer throughout the year. ―Buster7  14:04, 31 December 2019 (UTC)

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  • ^_^ Buster7, the malapropisms are hillarious!! Atsme Talk 📧 14:54, 31 December 2019 (UTC)

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Atsme,
Have a great 2020 and thanks for your continued contributions to Wikipedia.

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North America1000 21:02, 30 December 2019 (UTC)

Wow, NA1K - talk about fancy!! Thank you!! Happy New Year to you!! AtsmeTalk📧 23:50, 30 December 2019 (UTC)

Happy New Year, Atsme!

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Thank you, Davey2010 - hope you've been able to stop long enough to celebrate!! AtsmeTalk📧 23:56, 1 January 2020 (UTC)
Now that is creative, Wbm1058!! You must be a mind reader - a drone is at the top of my shopping list...prioritized ahead of food. ^_^AtsmeTalk📧 23:56, 1 January 2020 (UTC)
Heh. It's a hint. I was searching commons creatively trying to find a different fireworks GIF but the pickings were slim. But, as for drone fireworks videos, Someone did it! wbm1058 ( talk) 00:39, 2 January 2020 (UTC)
OMG! The music - the visuals - beyond description!! Thank you so much for sharing. No more guess work for me! AtsmeTalk📧 01:41, 2 January 2020 (UTC)

Happy whatevers

Hi Atsme,

Generic seasonal greetings, best wishes for the new year, etc. and have some good dives, they are good for the state of mind. (I even have a reference - Beneton, Frédéric; Michoud, Guillaume; Coulange, Mathieu; Laine, Nicolas; Ramdani, Céline; Borgnetta, Marc; Breton, Patricia; Guieu, Regis; Rostain, J. C.; Trousselard, Marion (18 December 2017). "Recreational Diving Practice for Stress Management: An Exploratory Trial". Frontiers in Psychology. 8: 2193. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2017.02193. PMID 29326628.)

Cheers, · · · Peter Southwood (talk): 10:09, 1 January 2020 (UTC)

Hey, Peter! - thank you!! My research corroborates your source, and I will add per WP:OR that fishing runs a close second. My little island in the Dutch Caribbean affords me the opportunity to enjoy both. I hope your New Year started off as delightful as mine! 🥂🍾 🎉 🎊 💃wine

The first few years


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