For a surprise, a Bach cantata is on the Main page today, where it was last year for the 300th anniversary, and they were too lazy to find something new ;) - Look at my story, and listen to the 3 whole-tone steps and the dialogues of Fear and Hope. - An open letter open to be signed (more info on the talk), - I haven't checked if you did, please ignore then. -- Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:33, 7 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241107213300","author":"Gerda Arendt","type":"comment","level":1,"id":"c-Gerda_Arendt-20241107213300-November_music","replies":["c-SusunW-20241111154200-Gerda_Arendt-20241107213300"]}}-->
Hey Gerda Arendt sorry to have dropped off the internet. Lots of real life stuff seems to have hit all at once: our consumer product failure case was called (30 days of court, but we won!), the construction crew next door took out our electric and internet in one fell accident (a whole week to get it back, but we got to stay in the hotelita up the street), the election happened (I am in mourning). I hope to be back regularly around the middle the month, if all goes well. SusunW (talk) 15:42, 11 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241111154200","author":"SusunW","type":"comment","level":2,"id":"c-SusunW-20241111154200-Gerda_Arendt-20241107213300","replies":["c-Gerda_Arendt-20241111154700-SusunW-20241111154200","c-Gerda_Arendt-20241112183400-SusunW-20241111154200"]}}-->
Oh dear!! - I uploaded more pics, on a mountain in the sun above the fog. - Madeleine Riffaud - remember. - Riffaud disappeared from the Main page so quickly that all Main page versions are with the election result pictured ... - one hour more and it would at least not have been pictured any more. When you'll hopefully return, I'll be gone, without laptop, - we'll see how that goes. Don't be surprised ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 15:47, 11 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241111154700","author":"Gerda Arendt","type":"comment","level":3,"id":"c-Gerda_Arendt-20241111154700-SusunW-20241111154200","replies":[]}}-->
More pic of the same mountain, for your enjoyment! I just had to renew my passport, for tomorrow's trip, and it was easy, - I was really surprised and pleased. I will not take a laptop and may be simply away for 2 weeks, - don't worry. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 18:34, 12 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241112183400","author":"Gerda Arendt","type":"comment","level":3,"id":"c-Gerda_Arendt-20241112183400-SusunW-20241111154200","replies":["c-SusunW-20241113144900-Gerda_Arendt-20241112183400"]}}-->
It used to be terrifically easy for us. We walked into the consulate with passport sized photos and asked to renew our passport. They filled out a form from our previous passport data, notarized our signature, we paid, and 10 days later our passport arrived. It took only about an hour. Since Covid, all passports in Mexico are processed in the north to improve efficiency. Yucatan is in Jalisco, why? No clue. The application and payment have to be done on-line but they aren't processed in the same system, so you have to keep inputting the exact same data in the payment processing system as you did in the application and it doesn't even carry over from my renewal application to my husband's. Copy-paste is not allowed. After getting the docs prepared, our brand new printer cartridge purchased for that purpose didn't work. Took it back to the store, who tried it, confirmed it didn't work and said we could file a claim with the manufacturer for a replacement or refund, which we might get in 30 days. Office Depot does not do exchanges or refunds in Mexico. *sigh* No time for that so off to DHL, where next-door a friend has a business and in exchange for a bottle of wine, he made the copies of stuff we needed copied and printed the applications and proof of payment we needed printed. (He didn't ask for the wine, but I insisted.) DHL people were very helpful and professional. Project started (not counting the previous day to take and pick up photos) 9 A.M., concluded 5:37 P.M. But hey, in 6 weeks I should get notified to go pick them up at DHL. Very efficient? SusunW (talk) 14:49, 13 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241113144900","author":"SusunW","type":"comment","level":4,"id":"c-SusunW-20241113144900-Gerda_Arendt-20241112183400","replies":[]}}-->
Thank you for improving articles in November! - from Brazil --Gerda Arendt (talk) 16:52, 20 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241120165200","author":"Gerda Arendt","type":"comment","level":1,"id":"c-Gerda_Arendt-20241120165200-November_music","replies":[]}}-->
I uploaded pics of a trip that was a 10-day celebration of a 16 November event, but the day was also when a dear friend died. We sang Hevenu shalom aleichem at his funeral yesterday, and it was good. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:23, 30 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241130202300","author":"Gerda Arendt","type":"comment","level":1,"id":"c-Gerda_Arendt-20241130202300-November_music","replies":[]}}-->
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The Women in Red Barnstar
For all your wonderfully informative and detailed biographies of notable women from a wide variety of spheres. You have sensitized us all to the need for quality and not just quantity in our aspirations. But above all, I really enjoy helping you along with your contributions.--Ipigott (talk) 14:21, 22 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241122142100","author":"Ipigott","type":"comment","level":1,"id":"c-Ipigott-20241122142100-A_barnstar_for_you","replies":["c-SusunW-20241125141300-Ipigott-20241122142100"]}}-->
Thank you so much Ipigott. You know I truly enjoy our collaborations. Has taken longer than I thought for me to return. The construction crew next door is like some horrible comedy of errors. Their next blunder was to somehow burst a pipe to my front bathroom. Not as hard as it sounds, pipes are on the outside of houses here since nothing ever freezes, but nonetheless a major head ache for us. As the house is over 100 years old and the pipes are made of materials no longer sanctioned, they have to be replaced fully, i.e. walls torn out, new plaster, new tile, etc. The landlady is happy they have agreed to pay to fix their mistake, but really I am annoyed. They are in my house $)#^&%(@! for the foreseeable future. Ugh. But, I am hoping I will now be able to return to work, we'll see. SusunW (talk) 14:13, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241125141300","author":"SusunW","type":"comment","level":2,"id":"c-SusunW-20241125141300-Ipigott-20241122142100","replies":[]}}-->
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Women in Red | December 2024, Vol 10, Issue 12, Nos 293, 294, 324, 325
Women in Religion have a monthly virtual edit-a-thon and the next session is December 2nd 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. CST. For Zoom meeting details, contact Dzingle1 or RosPost. Women in Red members are welcome to join the Zoom Meeting here
Tip of the month:
Think of rewarding contributors, especially newcomers, with a barnstar.
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Today's story comes from a DYK about a concert that fascinated me, and you can listen! For my taste, the hook has too little music - I miss the unusual scoring and the specific dedication - but it comes instead with a name good for viewcount. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 17:29, 6 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241206172900","author":"Gerda Arendt","type":"comment","level":1,"id":"c-Gerda_Arendt-20241206172900-December_music","replies":[]}}-->
Listen today to Beethoven's 3rd cello sonata, on his birthday - it was a hook in the 2020 DYK set when his 250th birthday was remembered. I picked a recording with Antônio Meneses, because he was on my sad list this year, and I was in Brazil (see places), and I love his playing. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 17:10, 16 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241216171000","author":"Gerda Arendt","type":"comment","level":1,"id":"c-Gerda_Arendt-20241216171000-December_music","replies":[]}}-->
I come to fix the cellist's name, with a 10-years-old DYK and new pics - look for red birds --Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:29, 18 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241218202900","author":"Gerda Arendt","type":"comment","level":1,"id":"c-Gerda_Arendt-20241218202900-December_music","replies":[]}}-->
Today is a woman poet's centenary. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 16:13, 20 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241220161300","author":"Gerda Arendt","type":"comment","level":1,"id":"c-Gerda_Arendt-20241220161300-December_music","replies":["c-SusunW-20241222133200-Gerda_Arendt-20241220161300"]}}-->
So sorry Gerda Arendt real life has continued to keep me off wp. At present my husband is dealing with health problems and I am unable to read the computer screen. When his recovery is completed, I will have eye surgery. Probably not until February. @Ipigott and Rosiestep: hope you all have a happy holiday. Perhaps someone who knows how can tag my page as busy in real life and I may respond to e-mail? Hope to be back soon. SusunW (talk) 13:32, 22 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241222133200","author":"SusunW","type":"comment","level":2,"id":"c-SusunW-20241222133200-Gerda_Arendt-20241220161300","replies":["c-Rosiestep-20241222134200-SusunW-20241222133200"]}}-->
Dearest Susun, wishing you and hubby good health, happiness, and a peaceful 2025. I miss you and look forward to your return. And: I've added {{busy}} to the top of your page. Hugs... --Rosiestep (talk) 13:42, 22 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241222134200","author":"Rosiestep","type":"comment","level":3,"id":"c-Rosiestep-20241222134200-SusunW-20241222133200","replies":["c-Ipigott-20241222145000-Rosiestep-20241222134200"]}}-->
As the years go by, problems like these occur more and more often. My wife had eye surgery a couple of years ago with amazing results. I hope your husband's problems are not too serious and wish him a speedy recovery. Take care of yourself and don't worry about Wikipedia. I'm sure when everything settles down again, you'll once again be one of our star contributors. All the very best for Christmas and the New Year. Drop me a line if you think I can be of any assistance.--Ipigott (talk) 14:50, 22 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241222145000","author":"Ipigott","type":"comment","level":4,"id":"c-Ipigott-20241222145000-Rosiestep-20241222134200","replies":["c-SusunW-20241222150100-Ipigott-20241222145000"]}}-->
@Rosiestep and Ipigott: Thank you both so much. I hope that your new year brings much joy. Both my husband and I are doing well, but as you say Ian, these things occur with age. I hope we both speedily recover as well. I appreciate you both so much. You too Gerda! May your holidays be full of love. SusunW (talk) 15:01, 22 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241222150100","author":"SusunW","type":"comment","level":5,"id":"c-SusunW-20241222150100-Ipigott-20241222145000","replies":["c-Gerda_Arendt-20241223214000-SusunW-20241222150100"]}}-->
Best wishes for good vision! - Today it's another great woman, soprano Sigrid Kehl, and I found a 1963 Christmas Oratorio detail. 10 years earlier than that cycle, Bach wrote seven cantatas for the 1724 season, based on seven songs, - my focus this year. Expect three stories for the three days they celebrated in Leipzig ;) - Enjoy the season! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:40, 23 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241223214000","author":"Gerda Arendt","type":"comment","level":6,"id":"c-Gerda_Arendt-20241223214000-SusunW-20241222150100","replies":[]}}-->
Hello there, 'tis the season again, believe it or not, the years pass so quickly now! A big thank you for all of your contributions to Wikipedia in 2024! Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas and here's to a happy and productive 2025! ♦ Dr. Blofeld08:38, 15 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241215083800","author":"Dr. Blofeld","type":"comment","level":1,"id":"c-Dr._Blofeld-20241215083800-Seasons_Greetings!","replies":["c-SusunW-20241222133200-Dr._Blofeld-20241215083800"]}}-->
Thank you Dr. Blofeld Wishing you a wonderful holiday season as well. SusunW (talk) 13:32, 22 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]__DTELLIPSISBUTTON__{"threadItem":{"timestamp":"20241222133200","author":"SusunW","type":"comment","level":2,"id":"c-SusunW-20241222133200-Dr._Blofeld-20241215083800","replies":[]}}-->
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