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Connecticut template
I created redirects to Connecticut today for Southwestern Connecticut, Inland Connecticut, Coastal Connecticut, to de-redlink them. I don't mind writing up the articles but I'm confused on something--I'm from CT originally, I can do up something nice for Coastal--easy enough for that. But to me, growing up in Bridgeport and Stratford, "inland" was simply anything not directly on LI sound. Do we really need that as a category/region? It's kind of an oxymoron for a coastal state. As for southwestern, I can write that up as well, as it really should be seperate from the "Gold Coast".
Thoughts on getting rid of "Inland Connecticut" as a category from the template and simply leaving it as a redirect back to Connecticut? If no one objects in a few days I'll just remove it. I posted this on Template_talk:Connecticut as well. rootology (T) 08:11, 4 August 2006 (UTC)
USC and US bias.
Please join the debate over the sorting of USC on its Talk page. I had been holding the line against arbitrary Americanism, but recently deferred to the compromise of separate American sections, because it prevented vandalism while still putting more popular articles (by wikilinks) at the top, the one firm requirement on MOS:DAB. But maybe you have a point, that explicit sections separating America and the rest of the world is inherently problematic. In any event, the Talk page would be the best place to make your point, I'd hugely welcome your input. Thanks for your help, Thomas B 15:34, 5 August 2006 (UTC)
List of Indian Timber Trees
Could you add botanical names to the common names in this article? Paul venter 06:54, 8 August 2006 (UTC)
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Chalk Maple add on
Uploaded a Chalk_Maple scan from my yard to help complete your article Noles1984 18:40, 17 August 2006 (UTC)
I looked at the photo on that page where it says "The name comes from the bark, which is usually smooth and pale gray, sometimes chalky-white, on small trees. Mecklenburg Co., NC." and that's the leaves I have. My tree (16 years old) has the smooth chalky bark. Another specimen in my backyard is probably 25 years old and has kept the same chalky smooth bark. Get back to me on this Noles1984 19:09, 17 August 2006 (UTC)
Here again. They're a deep red flower. However, the leaf pattern doesn't look like a Red Maple. I've been checking sites all over the web. Thought it might be (Acer barbatum) [1] but the lobes are too pointed. It also doesn't match up with the Florida Maple. [2] Puzzled. Noles1984 19:29, 17 August 2006 (UTC)
I removed the photo until I can get a definite on this specimen. Smooth gray, chalky bark, but red flowers... ARRGH! Noles1984 19:46, 17 August 2006 (UTC)
Upon further investigation, Native Nurseries in Tallahassee where I purchased my tree says it's a Chalk Maple and that Chalk, Florida Maple, and Red Maple have dark red flowers. So we're back to the leaf where my specimen looks exactly like this photo [3]. The Red Maple's lobes are more pointed [4][5]Noles1984 20:29, 17 August 2006 (UTC)
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Connecticut cities
Sohailstyle is insisting on including Manchester in Template:Connecticut as a city. I am pretty sure Manchester is not incorporated as a city so I've removed it. Since you've had experience with this issue in the past. Your comments are most welcome. --Polaron | Talk 22:02, 26 September 2006 (UTC)
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The "Help name my baby" Poll has closed :). Greta Annette was born 12/12/06. She weighs 6lbs 14oz and is 19inches long. Mother and baby are both doing fine. Thanks for all the suggestions!
To keep this slightly Wikipedia related I have started Adopt a State, so adopt your state article today! -Ravedave(help name my baby) 03:52, 15 December 2006 (UTC)
Wikipedia:WikiProject Massively multiplayer online games/Invite
Hi! You were the one that originally proposed WikiProject MMORPGs so I thought you should know that the WikiProject has really taken off! The scope was broadened to all MMOs though. If you are still interested in the project please visit WP:MMO. Greeves 15:09, 26 December 2006 (UTC)
Be happy!! Lol, while checking on you, I found that your first edit is not today, but tommorow! Lol!
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