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Contents 1 Guernsey External Links 2 Guernsey External Links (continued) 3 Jersey references 4 Blampied stamps 5 Narrow Water Castle 6 Battle of Jersey 7 Crown Dependency 8 Evolution of the Bailiff 9 Jersey Green Party 10 John St Helier Lander 11 Languages of the European Union: A prolonged discussion over new member states data. 12 Gallo language 13 Dolmens 14 General Tidyup 15 Churches 16 Balliene 17 Let's all try not to potentially by any chance possible offend anybody at all ever 18 New Pages - Jersey Politicians 19 Paul Le Clare 20 Erasing vandalism 21 Wikify please 22 Francaise? 23 Wikify 24 Urdu script needed 25 Listing the names of the EU institutions... 26 New articles on Norman language 27 Kurów on Jèrriais 28 Beans and peas 29 Culture of Jersey 30 Victoria College, Jersey 31 Victoria College, Jersey 32 Some Jersey politics issues 33 Royal Court of Jersey 34 List of notable Old Victorians 35 Thanks! 36 Scotish notes 37 Stuart Syvret 38 Philip_Ozouf_Jr 39 "ex-colonies" 40 Older Jersey elections 41 Sub Categorisation of Category:People from Jersey 42 Thank You ! 43 Trooping the Colour pic 44 Crown dependancy place infobox 45 Discussions aside wiki 46 Hello 47 Ételan 48 Occupation of the Channel Islands 49 Perchon 50 Windmills in the Channel Islands 51 Guernsey Parishes 52 Guernsey Parishes 53 Found poetry 54 Timeline of children's rights in the UK 55 Jersey Railway 56 RE: Sark elections 57 HMS Victory 58 Ouitchipédie 59 Hauteville House 60 rv edits by Man vyi-revision 294749239 censored content and whitewashed all of WWII. 61 British Lit 62 AfD nomination of Ogier (law firm) 63 Channel Islands info box 64 Rugby in the Channel Islands 65 Jersey: uninhabited islands

[edit] Guernsey External Links

Hi, I see you removed my link from the external references section of the Guernsey page below...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guernsey

I can assure you the link is not spam, and I believe it certainly has as much relevance as many of the other links.

I would be happy to discuss futher.

Earlymorning (talk) 11:30, 3 December 2009 (UTC)

For example: http://www.allaboutguernsey.com which is just paid (and scraped) company listings. Which I would consider far less useful to people wanting to know about Guernsey than http://www.find.gg

But perhaps you are right, certainly we plan to make money from the site. I thought the usefulness and fresh content would make it worth linking to for people interested in Guernsey.

Earlymorning (talk) 16:47, 4 December 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Guernsey External Links (continued)

Well perhaps, but I would not say more so than several of the other external links on that page - yet they have not been removed.

Earlymorning (talk) 11:50, 4 December 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Jersey references

Greetings,

I was wondering if you could help with the article on Jersey as far as references are concerned (using the citation templates).

God bless you,

Grumpy Troll ^(talk) 13:42, 18 October 2006 (UTC)

I have pretty much taken care of the history section (its references should be transferred to the main article), but I am somewhat unable to provide many references for information in the politics and culture sections, added to which the politics section could do with a knowledgeable rewrite.

God bless you,

Grumpy Troll ^(talk) 16:02, 18 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Blampied stamps

Thanks for reinserting the image of the stamps. Ah1954 17:02, 3 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Narrow Water Castle

Hi Man vyi! I've asked a question on Talk:Narrow Water Castle. As I've seen you have made the foto, so you will most probably know: Would you please mind answering my question? Just a short answer here or even better on the talk-page would be great. Thanks --Rheinländer 13:35, 6 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Battle of Jersey

In the Battle of Jersey wiki page it states that there was a Jerseyman who was arrested in the aftermath. Knowing you are a history buff do you have any idea who, I can't find it anywhere. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 81.20.183.38 (talk) 09:41, 27 December 2006 (UTC).

Found it, it was a Le Geyt!

[edit] Crown Dependency

I have revised the relationship with the crown section of the Crown Dependency page to more accurately examine the complex feudal relationship between the King of England and King of France when the King of England was equal to and was also the subordinate of the King of France due to his position as Duke of Normandy and Acquitaine and the position of the Channel Islands who remain loyal to the rightful 'Duke of Normandy' even though he has subsequently given up claim to the title.

Knowing you have a great interest in these things, perhaps you will just check over and make sure I am being impartial etc.

Cheers. Darius —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 81.20.183.38 (talk) 10:17, 27 December 2006 (UTC).

[edit] Evolution of the Bailiff

Sorry Man Vyi, been busy in the Jersey section today. I have added a section to Bailiff (Channel Islands) looks at the role of the Bailiff within its wider historical context as suggested re McGonnell vs. United Kingdom in the Politics of Jersey page. See what you think. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 81.20.183.38 (talk) 17:32, 27 December 2006 (UTC).

Have also updated this in the History section of the States of Jersey page.

DariusJersey 17:56, 27 December 2006 (UTC)

I see your point, wishful thinking I guess... edited accordingly

DariusJersey 18:37, 27 December 2006 (UTC)

Ooh, nice. Was reading another bit of interesting history the other day while researching for the newsletter. Ever heard of a former Lt. Governor Sir Tomkyns Hilgrove Turner (Hilgrove Street is named after him) most interesting man. Are you going to the Battle of Jersey re-enactment walk on the 6th? DariusJersey

[edit] Jersey Green Party

Just noticed that on the List of political parties in Jersey this party had indicated that it had reformed in 2005 and listed two members Stuart Syvret and Geraint Jennings. Just wondering if this was correct. DariusJersey

[edit] John St Helier Lander

Can you check the ISBN for The Royal Court and States Building, Philip Le Brocq, 1998, Jersey. Thanks. Rich Farmbrough, 22:58 15 January 2007 (GMT). Thanks for that. It is an invalid number as it stands (1 digit short), which is not an unknown occurance. Rich Farmbrough, 09:53 16 January 2007 (GMT).

[edit] Languages of the European Union: A prolonged discussion over new member states data.

As there is an ongoing and rather prolonged discussion over some data about the new member states in Languages_of_the_European_Union#Language_skills_of_European_Union_citizens, please see the discussion in Talk:Languages_of_the_European_Union#2007_update and, as you have recently contributed to the article, you may want to add some comment. --Michkalas 20:26, 17 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Gallo language

For rewrite Gallo, you should read my note before, and read fr:mayennais too. Perche in my mind, speak a dialect closer gallo than Norman. 86.72.170.26 13:01, 8 February 2007 (UTC), i.e. fr:User:Vincnet

Lit l'article gallo en français, pour le reste tu dois quand même comprendre mon texte. quatre points doivent être évoqués :

• Il y a un continuum linguistique entre les normands, le poitevin et les langues de l'île de France. Si bien qu'il est difficile de définir une zone précise. La seule vraie frontière claire se trouve entre la zone des bretons et du gallo.
• plus s'avance vers l'est moins l'influance du breton se fait sentir si bien qu'a partir de la mayenne, le gallo n'est plus du tout influancé par le breton.
• L'accent peut varier beaucoup, un manceau) ne comprendra grand chose d'un mayennais, un mayennais ne comprendra pas grand chose d'un rennais. Cependant, le vocabulaire, la grammaire etc, tout montre qu'il sagit bien de dialects apparentés, ce distinguant du normand (par l'abscence des termes scandinaves notamment), du poitevin etc...
• le contexte social et économico-politique, qui provoque la tentative de normalisation avec le dialecte gallo de Haute bretagne n'est pas forcement un acte neutre. 86.72.170.26 14:49, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

par conséquent, en accord avec ce qu'a écrit Svartalf, l'article ne respecte pas actuellement la théorique neutralité de point de vue, voir est completement trompeur. fr:User:Vincnet

[edit] Dolmens

Thanks for tidying up the Jersey Dolmens article. Tony —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Tony theprof (talk • contribs) 15:28, 15 February 2007 (UTC).

[edit] General Tidyup

Thanks for generally tidying up and adding pictures to my additions. If any parts need additional bibliographical references, I can probably add details on the appropriate books.

--TonyinJersey 16:04, 16 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Churches

Thanks for tidying up / adding pix to the St brelade's Church and Fisherman's Chapel.

--TonyinJersey 09:12, 20 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Balliene

Thanks for your usual stalwart work in making the article look respectably Wiki!

There is one on St Aubin on the Hill, and also Norman Le Brocq, if you have time to look at those.

--TonyinJersey 07:17, 27 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Let's all try not to potentially by any chance possible offend anybody at all ever

Dear Person,

I have seen that you have taken it unto yourself to remove images from the Jersey article that might possibly be perceived as potentially offending by another person. Under the strictest condition that it would not offend you the slightest I commend your actions. If however you are offended by me drawing attention towards you or your action or if there is even the slightest chance that another person might somehow find themselves affected detrimentally in their enjoyment of the utterly unoffended state then I withdraw this commendation with prejudice. Never being offended for any reason whatsoever is one of the New Freedoms we are given to enjoy. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 84.160.250.209 (talk) 14:32, 27 February 2007 (UTC).

[edit] New Pages - Jersey Politicians

I've added new material - Cyril Le Marquand, and John Le Fondre. Would you be able to work your usual wikifying magic? Thanks.

--TonyinJersey 14:02, 28 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Paul Le Clare

Thanks for the "tone down". I only added to this one, not one of my creations as you probably saw, some anonymous "talk" person actually put in the words that you took out - probably the same one who put in a libellous statement on the Stuart Syvrey one, which I agree are OTT. My rules of thumb for political biogs are dib, education and career, States major positions, possibly outside interests if notable, no opinions, but possible short quote to show kind of platform. If living family, no details of them at all, which I think is most important.

--TonyinJersey 14:04, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Erasing vandalism

Hello, Man vyi! Thank you for reverting vandalism to Wikipedia. After you revert, I would recommend also warning the users whose edits you revert on their talk pages with an appropriate template or custom message. This will serve to direct new users towards the sandbox, educate them about Wikipedia, and a stern warning to a vandal may prevent him or her from vandalizing again. Thanks! --AW 16:03, 2 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Wikify please

If you get the chance:

De La Salle College, Jersey

Thanks

The link should be De La Salle College, Jersey --TonyinJersey 15:32, 6 March 2007 (UTC)

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[edit] Francaise?

Tu parle francaise? Je parle francaise. If u can't understand that, you just answered my question!! CONTACT ME FOR TALK AND I HAVE SOME POLLS ON MY PAGE!!BEATLES RULE!!! go fonz! 21:30, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Wikify

If you get the chance: Jersey Eastern Railway

Thanks --TonyinJersey 08:00, 22 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Urdu script needed

Hakim Habibur Rahman needs urdu script for the name of the subject (Bangla script has already been added). Can you help? Aditya Kabir 09:02, 26 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Listing the names of the EU institutions...

...in the official languages of the EU in Languages of the European Union is absolutely redundant. Maybe there is a place for this kind of information in the article of its institution - if it is necessary to mention something like that somewhere. I will remove the tables from this article if it is OK. Please, answer at the talk page of the article. --Michkalas 12:03, 27 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] New articles on Norman language

The following articles are hopefully of interest to you (I see you have looked at "-hou"): Cotentinais (the latter chunk has been translated from French by Babelfish, which as usual has produced some odd effects, George Métivier & Template:Norman language. --MacRusgail 16:47, 16 April 2007 (UTC)

Recent additions - Cauchois & Gabriel Benoist‎. --MacRusgail 17:33, 4 July 2007 (UTC)

Recent addition: Augeron. I also plan to attempt a translation ofméridional when I've time. --MacRusgail 20:09, 24 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Kurów on Jèrriais

Could you please write a stub about my hometown on Jèrriais here - just a few sentences based on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kur%C3%B3w or FR wiki? Only 3-5 sentences enough. Please.

PS. Article about Kurów is already on 171 languages. If your village/town/city hasn't on PL wiki, I can do article about it. (I'm first author of requests) Pietras1988 ^TALK 20:22, 22 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Beans and peas

The pea and bean categories don't make much sense, it's not clear what should be included in the categories since there is no real botanical distinction between a pea and a bean - and a bean can be anything that grows in a pod, see this; I'm trying to get a more useful category for edible legumes to replace the pea and bean categories. I think that a category for Category:legume dishes would be good inside category:Food; but I'll wait until the peas and beans thing is sorted out. --Peta 00:25, 23 May 2007 (UTC)

Actually I went ahead and made the dishes category. --Peta 00:40, 23 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Culture of Jersey

Just drawing your attention to the fact that I added a television section to the Culture of Jersey article, and have also created a Culture of Guernsey article too (which needs tidying up). I have also added Guernesiais nicknames to each of the Guernsey parish articles, and a wee bit to the St Ouen article about how the Sercquais came from there. --MacRusgail 15:27, 30 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Victoria College, Jersey

Helllo. It looks like we both have an interest in the school which is excellent. Can you clarify something for me. You mention that the school is not 'OV'. What do you mean by this? Second, I was under the impression the school was a public school (member of HMC) and als fee paying. Is there some querk of Jersey law?

[edit] Victoria College, Jersey

Responding to your response to my previous post:

Hello. Thanks for the work on Vic. No problem. Enjoyed it For the cat:, the School itself is not an OV (Old Victorian) so shouldn't be in the Old Victorians category - but the category page contains a link to the Vic article. Interesting point and agreed. Link to Cat is useful from the main page however. Perhaps a second link within the Eminent Alumni heading would suffice (‘for alumni in alphabetical order see...’ or something of that nature.) The status of the school is slightly bizarre in that it is owned by the public, but a member of HMC. The existence of a fee-paying sector within States-provided education in Jersey sometimes seems odd to outsiders..... I see. It looks like another user has changed the reference again by the way, for clarity.

BTW, I'm not certain that Queen Victoria can be described as being the Founder without being somewhat misleading. What do you think? My mistake. Do you know who founded the College?

[edit] Some Jersey politics issues

Looking for some informed comment on:

Wikipedia:Deletion_review/Log/2007_July_3#.5B.5B:Darius_J_Pearce.5D.5D

and

Wikipedia:Requests_for_checkuser#Daverotherham

[edit] Royal Court of Jersey

I have pulled out the copyright info from the Volaw site and added to the discussion page. Personal use of the text is allowed without permission and I hardly think that this is commercial use.

Also there are significant differences in content, which I have done a quick re-edit on to enhance and expand on (for example the ECHR position). This includes additional information which is not found in the Volaw source.

See what you think now.

RichardColgate 20:25, 8 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] List of notable Old Victorians

I have proposed a deletion of this page and merge with the main article Victoria College, Jersey. Only the very famous public schools such as Eton and Harrow who have a significant number of notable pupils seem to maintain lists. See what you think.

RichardColgate 20:43, 8 July 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for adding that photo, evey bit helps! —Muckapædia 15e juil. 2007, 3h25 (UTC+0900) [[머크패저]] TALK/CONTRIBS

[edit] Thanks!

Thanks for the great picture on the British-Irish Council page. Its fab!

I saw your post on the British Isles page as well, and (as a strong "pro-Channel Isles being in the British Isles" partisan) wondered what you thought - I'm guessing you're from Jersey? --sony-youth^pléigh 13:11, 18 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Scotish notes

They have no holograms for a start, meaning they have to be held up to the light to be sure they are real, unlike the Hologram notes where you just have to look at them. They also have no Ultraviolet, or at least many of them don't.

[edit] Stuart Syvret

Have made a major expansion to this page, you may wish to check it out. Was bored also did Frank Walker (Jersey politician) and Terry Le Main [User:RichardColgate|RichardColgate]] 02:04, 24 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Philip_Ozouf_Jr

Today's batach starts with young Philip. RichardColgate 19:53, 24 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] "ex-colonies"

I just don't think it's right. They stopped being called colonies, but I don't think that makes them ex-colonies? More to the point, doesn't it make just as much sense without the "ex" ? Biofoundationsoflanguage 08:34, 29 July 2007 (UTC)

Many Overseas Territories do now have more autonomy. But for the Falklands and Saint Helena the Governor still very much is in charge and for them the name change would've been little more than that, a name change. I think 'Dependencies' may confuse things with Jersey, IOM, and Guernsey. Despite my name, I'm not a language expert. But when I saw "ex-colonies" it threw me a bit, and I bet it would throw others too. Biofoundationsoflanguage 08:56, 29 July 2007 (UTC)

Righto. That seems to be a good compromise. Biofoundationsoflanguage 10:26, 29 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Older Jersey elections

Am in the middle of Jersey_general_election,_2002, do you reckon it would be a copyvio to take the older results for Geraint Jennings politics page?

• Election Results Archive

RichardColgate 13:41, 29 July 2007 (UTC)

Have done elections all the way back to 1993 see List of elections in Jersey RichardColgate 17:34, 29 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Sub Categorisation of Category:People from Jersey

As part of the ongoing sub categorisation of Category:People from Jersey I am requesting that Category:People_by_educational_institution_in_Jersey be changed to Category:People from Jersey by educational institution. You may like to join the debate. RichardColgate 06:38, 31 July 2007 (UTC)

Also requested speedy rename of Category:Jersey_people_by_religion to Category:People from Jersey by religion. This should bring all sub cats in line with the naming conventions RichardColgate 06:52, 31 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Thank You !

Dear Man. Thanks for importing the picture to Trooping the Colour. I think you will be pleased with the used to which it is put. I am considering two other articles (both short and relatively uncomplicated), which will need an image or 2, and will contact you again in due course. Many thanks again. --FClef (talk) 11:59, 2 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Trooping the Colour pic

Dear WilyD and User:Man vyi - I have received an extraordinary message on my talk page from one User:Jeff G..

Here is my reply.

I'm copying this note to User:WilyD and will still come to both of you for help when needed - mercifully not too often!  :-) -- FClef (talk) 03:19, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

Just to let you know Jeff G. has sent me a very nice reply clarifying things.

And by the way, I love the Wace on your User page. --FClef (talk) 15:16, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Crown dependancy place infobox

Hello, I've noticed you're a Wikipedian in or from the Channel Islands. There is a discussion found here regarding the possible use of the Template:Infobox UK place on settlement articles relating to the three Crown dependancies of the Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey.

It's a very strong infobox with alot of automation, flexibility and localised mapping, (examples are found at Kirkwall or Chew Valley) and though is entitled with "UK", wouldn't formally display the United Kingdom in any article. I'd welcome you to discuss if this is a good idea for these island's towns and villages. Hope to hear from you, Jza84 23:46, 14 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Discussions aside wiki

I was interested in chatting with someone from the Channel isles who is/claims to be Norman. Is there any way to communicate with you on the internet than Wikipedia? Matthieu 17:43, 6 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Hello

Would you be interested in proof reading the sections of the articles I listed on the French language talk page? Or perhaps you know of a user who could help? Thank you! --Mrlopez2681 (talk) 06:32, 17 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Ételan

J'ai supprimé votre apport sur la famille "Picard d'Estelan" qui n'a rien à voir avec le château d'Etelan. La Famille PICARD a ajouté "d'Estelan" à son nom à la fin du XIX ème siècle selon les dires de l'Amiral qui fut un ami personnel. Cordialement.Etelan (talk) 23:29, 3 January 2008 (UTC) (propriétaire du château d'Etelan)

[edit] Occupation of the Channel Islands

Please see Talk:Occupation of the Channel Islands#Title or a descriptive name --Philip Baird Shearer (talk) 10:02, 11 April 2008 (UTC)

I've replied to your reply on the Talk:Occupation of the Channel Islands the issue is specific to that page and it saves repeating the conversation with others at a later date. --Philip Baird Shearer (talk) 12:26, 11 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Perchon

I have been wondering what to make of "Peurch'ron" on the Norman wikipedia. The French language article is only a sentence, and the Norman one goes on a bit longer (but I don't understand it all) - is it worth including this on the English wikipedia. Thanks...--MacRusgail (talk) 18:10, 14 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Windmills in the Channel Islands

If the Grantez entry is a duplicate, please delete it and mention Grantez at the appropriate entry. Mjroots (talk) 07:18, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Guernsey Parishes

Hi. Although in spoken English, Guernsey residents will use the genitive noun for parishes, e.g. St Sampson's, this is wrong, and it should simply be St Sampson.

See the states of guernsey website.

Thus I believe we should correct this problem on the Guernsey page and thus on the individual pages for the parishes.

I hope you agree. I am not sure how to edit a page title.

Thanks.

as6782 —Preceding unsigned comment added by As6782 (talk • contribs) 17:48, 30 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Guernsey Parishes

Thanks for that. I forgot that it would break the link if I changed the name. I will change the names soon - it may take some time to change every manifiestation. Do you think this is the concensus? I may anger some Guernsey residents who probably think otherwise. —Preceding unsigned comment added by As6782 (talk • contribs) 18:09, 30 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Found poetry

Hey. I noticed you helped out in found poetry in 2003, and it has since stagnated. I was wondering if you can help out, or at least put in on your watchlist. --Justpassin (talk) 23:28, 8 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Timeline of children's rights in the UK

I will defer to your expertise - sorry to doubt it; just trying to be studious. • Freechild'sup? 07:16, 8 July 2008 (UTC)

Hi, For the record, whilst interesting in terms of political development, I find the question of dependency etc somewhat abstruse and irrelevant in the context of child abuse.SJB (talk) 10:04, 8 July 2008 (UTC)

I hope you have registered that the content of the Timeline goes beyond what is factually correct; it is in this context that I feel the reference to activities in Jersey should be included.SJB (talk) 10:11, 8 July 2008 (UTC)

In the absence of such a page, surely it is appropriate to record the fact that abuse practices are not inhibited by moral, legal OR geographical boundaries. Indeed the case cited highlights the very real relationship between the jurisdictions in term of the exportation of such practices (or importation depending on the viewpoint adopted).SJB (talk) 13:08, 8 July 2008 (UTC)

I infer that you seek to leave the island's reputation unsullied by a mysterious, vicarious distancing process. Ah well. The facts about abuse of children's rights begin to speak louder than the more sanitised versions of history. SJB (talk) 13:38, 8 July 2008 (UTC)

Your viewpoint is noted, but not accepted. Stalemate.SJB (talk) 15:52, 8 July 2008 (UTC)

Thank you for the link, which shall read with the sinking heart that usually accompanies such reading matter. And no, I don't intend to start an article about Jersey, so all remains well in that best of all possible worlds.SJB (talk) 16:15, 8 July 2008 (UTC)

For the record, here is the BBC classification: ”Jersey is a Crown Dependency - it is largely self governing, although the UK Ministry of Justice provides a link with the island as some UK legislation is extended to it. ”[1] Ergo Jersey is part of the UK for the purposes of criminal justice.SJB (talk) 09:05, 9 July 2008 (UTC)

Er, perhaps you should clarify the position to the Ministry of Justice and the BBC? The ubiquity of UK officials in both the Williamson and Haut de la Garenne enquiries, suggest that both agencies are labouring under a delusion. Or perhaps the UK's Citizenship remit extends to child abuse?SJB (talk) 17:04, 9 July 2008 (UTC)

May I respectfully suggest that selective reading is less than appropriate. You omitted the remianing functions of the MOJ, namely: “We provide the main channel of communication between the UK government and the three crown dependencies. We process legislation from Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man for royal assent and we consult with the islands on extending UK legislation to them. We are also responsible for recommending crown appointments in the islands. (My emphases.) SJB (talk) 22:56, 9 July 2008 (UTC)

Your amplification details a status of equal partnership, which renders your original claim that: " Jersey is not a part of the UK; the UK is irrelevant to this question" entirely spurious. Checkmate. SJB (talk) 09:11, 10 July 2008 (UTC)

Sigh.SJB (talk) 11:37, 4 August 2008 (UTC)

You are incorrect in this context. Encyclopedic information requires to be factually correct - irrespective of personal opinions. Please simply accept this and move on.SJB (talk) 17:16, 4 August 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Jersey Railway

Hi, I've found a picture of Haro Haro. Not sure about date (and thus copyright status) though. Will leave it to you to decide if the picture is worth adding to the article. Mjroots (talk) 08:40, 8 November 2008 (UTC)

[edit] RE: Sark elections

Thank you so much! Merci....whatever it is in Sark-French. Realllly useful addition to my stub of an article, thanks for helping! doktorb _words^deeds 22:04, 8 December 2008 (UTC)

On 10 December 2008, In the news was updated with a news item that involved the article Sark general election, 2008, which you helped update. If you know of another interesting news item involving a recently created or updated article, then please suggest it on the In the news candidates page.

--Spencer^T♦C 21:51, 10 December 2008 (UTC)

[edit] HMS Victory

As the source made clear, it was thought that Victory had been lost on/near the casquets, which is why I though it was relevant to the article.

[edit] Ouitchipédie

Merlicoqùet seems to be having a certain problem with the Ouitchipédie. I do not understand what is wrong, and I've asked him to tell me in French (as I think I would understand better what's going on). He did want me to "prevent" (from prevenir, I'll warrant) you about it, though, so here's a head's up. The Jade Knight (talk) 02:06, 8 March 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Hauteville House

You tagged the article Hauteville House. Does it meet with the requirements for removing the copyedit tag? 71.234.215.133 (talk) 09:22, 23 March 2009 (UTC)

[edit] rv edits by Man vyi-revision 294749239 censored content and whitewashed all of WWII.

concerning this subject, i deleted what formally followed. i was wrong.-- diremarc _(talk) 01:30, 6 July 2009 (UTC) (i hope you do not mind this tampering with your talk page. i am embarrassed by my indulgence in such intemperate talk.)

also, your revisions to channel island are understood. when i get into a tear and try to conform every related article i tend to err on the side of excess and generate lists that are overkill. again, i appreciate how you do no let things go to the tchians.-- diremarc _(talk) 01:30, 6 July 2009 (UTC)

[edit] British Lit

Regards your comment, sure add them to English Novel/Lit.. but dont remove them from British Literature page for the simple fact it encompasses all major British works, whereas the likes of English Lit page includes novels/works that are non British.

In terms of specifics.. i have a section toward the bottom i've still to tidy (prior to major British novlelists of 20th century) that was rough, will be refined. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.140.84.197 (talk) 17:28, 6 July 2009 (UTC)

B.Jones was British book of the year and also had major cultural impact, Guns of Navarone as a literary text was highly influential that Peck, Quinn and Niven starred in its adaptation - while tarantino referenced it ss being one of three that inspired his new war film. As contemporary works they are both significant.. that section im cleaning up its structure. 81.140.84.197 (talk) 08:10, 7 July 2009 (UTC)

True.. but the war text is from a British standpoint hence its literary significance, while contemporary bestsellers such as B.Jones have had significant cultural impact..and of someone living in London, bear in mind British literature is reflection of its society, hence relevance. Again, that section is rough and reads like a list of novels like you said, needs formatted/prioritised as i was collecting various works.81.140.84.197 (talk) 09:55, 7 July 2009 (UTC)

Like i said, im refining the 3rd to last paragraph as indeed only the author should be listed in most cases and not the actual book which is more suited to English novel, unless it a significant work that merits it such as Birdsong, Pillars of the Earth.81.140.84.197 (talk) 19:20, 7 July 2009 (UTC)

[edit] AfD nomination of Ogier (law firm)

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[edit] Channel Islands info box

I'm thinking it might be good if the Channel Islands could have an infobox similar to Template:Infobox Scottish island. The language box could be changed to Norman, or something like that.--MacRusgail (talk) 17:02, 29 July 2009 (UTC)

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Nice pictures. Les Burons look like a sea monster! I'm afraid the pictures I uploaded are not of such quality, but here's a few of them anyway:

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ortac.jpg http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Brecqhou-north.jpg http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Brecqhou-southeast.jpg http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hermdunord.jpg

I have older ones from the 80s I might upload at some point. I would like to see the outlying fort(let)s of Alderney get a few articles, e.g. Fort Clonque, and Crevichon lacks a modern picture.

It goes without saying that the two Bailiwicks are separate, so maybe some provision could be made there, but that can presumably be fixed on the template.

As an example of what could be achieved with some of the articles, I think Ulva is a good example. The Scottish Island project managed to change this from little more than a stub into a B class article. I'm going to have to revisit the various CI articles and improve the referencing I did. By the way, do you have a copy of Victor Coysh's "Channel Islets" handy? I used it for a lot of material, but unfortunately I've mislaid my copy (too many books). For decent referencing, we might need page numbers. --MacRusgail (talk) 15:32, 30 July 2009 (UTC) p.s. The same template was transferred fairly successfully to Falkland Islands usage e.g. West Falkland, Pebble Island

[edit] Rugby in the Channel Islands

I have started off these two articles - Rugby union in Guernsey & Rugby union in Jersey. (One of my other interests, but I don't know much about the level of the game in the islands, other than it's there, and been continuously played for a while)--MacRusgail (talk) 17:53, 5 August 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Jersey: uninhabited islands

Hi. I'm interested in why you reverted my minor edit ('nearly' to 'nearby') relating to Jersey's offshore rocks and islands. What is your source for believing that 'nearly' is what was intended? They certainly aren't 'nearly inhabited' - whatever that means! Dhmellor (talk) 12:40, 12 November 2009 (UTC)

Thanks for your response on my talk page. I take your point, but I still feel that 'nearly uninhabited' is probably a misprint, if only because its meaning is so opaque. As it happens I'm on a working visit to Jersey at the moment. I walked around the north-east coast of the island this morning, and had a good stare at the Ecrehous through the binoculars: the buildings there look in surprisingly good condition. Anyway, I have tweaked the sentence in the article to clarify: I hope you agree it's an improvement. Regards. Dhmellor (talk) 14:19, 14 November 2009 (UTC)