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		You've been editing since summer 2004, and I just want to thank you for sticking with it, suffering slings etc., and helping out all over the place, all while improving this project and grand repository of knowledge. If I ever have the opportunity (after this current global pandemic), I'd like to shake your hand; in the meantime, I hope this barnstar will suffice. — Fourthords | =Λ= | 15:39, 21 August 2021 (UTC)

Idea for DFW photography sites

If you go back to the DFW metroplex sometime, I have some photo ideas:

Wilmer

• Wilmer Early Childhood Center (former Wilmer Elementary School): 211 Walnut St, Wilmer, TX 75172

Hutchins

• Hutchins City Hall: 321 North Main Street, Hutchins, TX 75141
• Atwell Public Library: 300 N. Denton, Hutchins, TX 75141

Dallas (near Wilmer and Hutchins)

• Wilmer-Hutchins Elementary School: 7475 J J Lemmon Rd, Dallas, TX 75241
• Kennedy Curry Middle School: 6605 Sebring Dr. , Dallas, TX 75241
• Wilmer-Hutchins High School: 5520 Langdon Road, Dallas, TX 75241

Are you interested in photographing Seagoville or Lancaster or other parts of southern Dallas County? I can mention ideas for those places too WhisperToMe (talk) 17:40, 28 August 2022 (UTC)

I don't travel to DFW area much anymore, but I will keep these in mind. Regards Nv8200pa talk 10:33, 30 August 2022 (UTC)

A barnstar for you

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	Thanks for your excellent picture of the Moore-Flack House. I included it in the new article for John Marks Moore. I hope that it's alright with you. Happy editing! Aneirinn (talk) 17:07, 29 October 2023 (UTC)

McKinney Roughs Nature Park

Hello. Just wanted to thank you for taking pictures of McKinney Roughs Nature Park when you visited in 2022. I've used them for the new article: McKinney Roughs Nature Park. Feel free to review and provide feedback if you'd like. If you would like to collaborate on articles about the Austin area, feel free to reach out! Morogris (✉ • ✎) 19:08, 31 December 2023 (UTC)

• Hello again. Do you have pictures of the Hyatt Resort near McKinney Roughs? I'll be working on that article next.

I just finished a draft for the giant squirrel statue they have in Cedar Creek (if you have any pictures that would be great)! I may go visit there in about a month to take pictures and could potentially stop by Hyatt and McKinney Roughs too. PS - I'll follow your page so you can respond here. Thanks! Morogris (✉ • ✎) 19:32, 2 January 2024 (UTC)

I just have a selfie of Ms. Pearl and me, and the same for the Hyatt Resort, nothing that would be good for an article. Maybe I can get over there in the next week or so and get some images you can use until you get to visit the sites. Nv8200pa talk 22:24, 2 January 2024 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

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	Fantastic job with your recent pictures on articles related to WikiProject Texas. I always enjoy you coverage in this area! Morogris (✉ • ✎) 18:41, 28 June 2024 (UTC)

WikiPortraits!

Came across one of your photos, Beowulf Sheehan at the 2018 Texas Book Fair and went down a rabbit hole of your work (especially fair use of deceased individuals!)

Wanted to know if you wanted to join in on WikiPortraits community since that is a way you are contributing already!

Jenny8lee (talk) 07:48, 22 November 2025 (UTC)

@Jenny8lee: Thank you for the invite. I submitted the volunteer form. If y'all are doing SXSW 2026, maybe I could visit and watch/assist. Nv8200pa talk 18:40, 22 November 2025 (UTC)

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Since I've had to remove the page from categories three times in the past month with two of those times coming within the last three days, don't add it to categories again, as it isn't allowed to be in categories. Bearcat (talk) 07:29, 7 March 2026 (UTC)

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