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		The Good Heart Barnstar
		Because you are always kind and patient even in contentious situations. Long overdue!

Littleolive oil (talk) 21:38, 22 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Awww Littleolive oil, that is so sweet of you. I'm a bit embarrassed, and at a lack of words here. In some ways it feels like ages since we talked, in others it feels like yesterday. I guess that's the way it is for friends, even wiki ones. I think you deserve this for yourself more than me - but I am truly thankful. Bless you. — Ched (talk) 10:16, 23 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Ched this is so deserved. You are one of the admins I count on for kindness and especially decorum and common sense. No pressure :O). My interest in Wikipedia has waned given some of the losses we've suffered. I've also had a poor connection for several months as I traveled-couldn't even tether to my phone. I hope you've been well. Littleolive oil (talk) 14:42, 23 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

A token of thanks Hi Ched! I've nominated you (along with all other active admins) to receive a solstice season gift from the WMF. Talk page stalkers are invited to comment at the nomination. Enjoy! Cheers, {{u|Sdkb}} talk ~~~~~

Wow .. well Thank You Sdkb. I don't know as I'd ever be chosen, but I do appreciate the gesture. Very much appreciated. — Ched (talk) 14:34, 1 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

		The Friendship Barnstar
		I appreciate you so much, Ched. You're quiet thoughtfulness is a welcome reprieve from the noise of life for so many who interact with you here. I will forever cherish your gift to me at a time when I needed it so much. Your amazingly bright Song has left its impact on the surface of my heart and is eternally tied to the musical strings of my Life as a part of my Song. I am so grateful our paths have crossed and my Hope is for a prosperous and healthy year ahead for you and yours. ARoseWolf 16:43, 6 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you so much ARoseWolf, you have no idea how much this means to me. While I've grown weary of the battles so prevalent on wiki, and become somewhat private in my efforts here - there are a few very good people (like yourself) that I cherish deeply. To know I've touched someone in a positive way means more to me than I could say with words. Your own gift of friendship puts you in some very rare company of the folks I know here. Thank you so much. — Ched (talk) 08:54, 8 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

The highest honor I could hope to achieve is being called friend. I'm overly private about most details but I probably share more than I should. Still, its a genuine attempt to relate and be related with. No matter what we do as humans we are always trying to maintain relevance. You matter to this encyclopedia and the community as an important part of it. This idea that a human's unique POV in their approach to how things are written here doesn't matter is rubbish. NPOV doesn't mean we all have to see things the same way. Yours is a beautiful view of things and I appreciate you. --ARoseWolf 18:59, 17 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

ARoseWolf First my apologies for the delay in my reply - health and weather issues haven't been the best. I'm honored to consider us friends. I'll try to drop you a line in the next day or two and introduce myself a bit less formally. :-). Your kindness is amazing, and I can't overstate how much it touches me. Talk soon, and best always, — Ched (talk) 12:00, 19 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

No apology necessary. I disappear for days at a time usually doing something of immediate import to life here. I so look forward to hearing from you when I do. --ARoseWolf 14:53, 19 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

January songs

in friendship

Thank you for being around! - Happy new year, in friendship! - One of my pics was on the Main page, DYK, and even made it to the stats. - In this young year, I enjoyed meetings with friends in real life, and wish you many of those. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 11:32, 7 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

And thank you Gerda for everything you do here as well - especially showing such friendship to me. Your picture is lovely, one of my favorites in that list I looked at very recently. I also wish you a wonderful 2022 as well. — Ched (talk) 08:54, 8 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

thank you! I made a link to my new year's resolution, first for MarnetteD who's leaving (but will keep reading) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:28, 8 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

2022 began happily with vacation. I uploaded images but stopped at 22 January - click on songs. 30 January means 10 years of Precious. It's also the birthday of a friend, - I'm so happy I mentioned his DYK on his 90th birthday when he was still alive. I have a great singer on DYK whom I heard, Elena Guseva, and wait for a Recent death appearance of Georg Christoph Biller whom I saw in action. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:12, 30 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

You've been gifted to see and hear many beautiful things - I appreciate you sharing them here. TY Gerda. — Ched (talk) 22:17, 30 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

February songs

frozen

my joy - more on my talk --Gerda Arendt (talk) 17:44, 7 February 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Valentine's Day edition, with spring flowers and plenty of music --Gerda Arendt (talk) 17:59, 14 February 2022 (UTC)[reply]

stand and sing --Gerda Arendt (talk) 22:25, 25 February 2022 (UTC)[reply]

I took the pic in 2009. It was on the German MP yesterday, with the song from 1885, in English Prayer for Ukraine. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 10:46, 6 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Ten years ago, you were found precious. That's what you are, always. I cherish working with you, 10 years ago when we faced a difficult situation, and now that we silently improve songs' articles. This little light ... - my next: Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern, thinking of my mother. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:12, 18 February 2022 (UTC)[reply]

I noticed that you gave me precious in response 10 years ago, - you could use the same code if you want to do that again, - I learned the use of BASEPAGENAME today, - about time ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:57, 18 February 2022 (UTC)[reply]

I'm sorry I'm not up to editing right now - but the memories are very dear to me. — Ched (talk) 03:15, 19 February 2022 (UTC)[reply]

	The Writer's Barnstar
	For your superb work on Ice Station Zebra. Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul have brought renewed interest to this old, forgotten film. If it wasn’t for your improvements, we wouldn’t have much to go on. Thank you again for your commitment to quality film articles. Viriditas (talk) 08:36, 16 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for your work as an admin, Ched. I wish you the best and genuinely hope that your health improves and hope to see you around. If you ever need anything on here in terms of rights/flags or whatnot, feel free to ping...I'd be happy to help. TheSandDoctor ^Talk 18:54, 18 September 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you - that's greatly appreciated. — Ched (talk) 18:57, 18 September 2022 (UTC)[reply]

• Gah! One more decent admin less. You'll be missed. I also seriously hope that your health improves and hope to see you around. Kudpung กุดผึ้ง (talk) 19:36, 18 September 2022 (UTC)[reply]
• Thank you for your service to Wikipedia. —pythoncoder (talk | contribs) 21:49, 18 September 2022 (UTC)[reply]
• Sorry to see you step down, but it's understandable. Your health is far more important than anything that goes on here. Intothatdarkness 00:12, 19 September 2022 (UTC)[reply]
• Hey Ched, I hope that these health issues are solvable challenges and that you'll be able to return in full force sometime in the future. Thinking of you. Ed ^{[talk] [majestic titan]} 00:55, 19 September 2022 (UTC)[reply]
• Ched, you are a phenomenal person, an amazing editor and this community deserves more admins like you, not less. I count it such an honor to call you friend. You were so influential in getting me through my health issues in 2021. Those were some long lonely days and nights. I know the health issues have plagued you recently and I so hope they get resolved so you can continue to share your Song with everyone you meet. Strength, courage and peace for you, that's my hope and wish. Thank you for serving this community as a kind teacher and faithful admin and continuing to be a confidant and friend to myself. --ARoseWolf 14:08, 19 September 2022 (UTC)[reply]

		Job Done
		Awarded to Ched for good services as an admin, and for resigning the tools in a noble manner. SilkTork (talk) 01:50, 19 September 2022 (UTC)[reply]

September songs

Thank you for great patient kind admin work for as long as I'm here. Yesterday, we sang old music for two choirs at church, pictured, scroll to the image of the organ of the month of the Diocese of Limburg (my perspective), and if you have time, watch the video about it. And today I wrote an article about music premiered today, Like as the hart, thinking of you. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 14:40, 19 September 2022 (UTC)[reply]

travel and strings sound --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:47, 26 September 2022 (UTC)[reply]

• Absolutely want to echo everyone here. Selfishly I want to thank you for the RfA co-nom nearly 13 years ago, but you've been a real rock here for ages and ages. Best wishes for your continued health, we've all been lucky to have you. ~ Amory (u • t • c) 00:37, 20 September 2022 (UTC)[reply]
• I just found out about this, and I want to wish you all the best. I hope that you feel better soon. --Tryptofish (talk) 20:26, 1 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]
• Ched, I'm not even sure why, but I associate your name with moderation, courtesy and good sense – all qualities I wish I had more of – so I was sorry to see you turn in your admin tools. May I wish you all the very best, and a speedy recovery from whatever is ailing you? And hope to see you around from time to time? Regards, Justlettersandnumbers (talk) 19:04, 3 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Hey Ched, we haven't interacted much, but I always recognized your name as one of the most sensible and honest people on here. I hope everything is OK and you recover from whatever is affecting you. Prayers. Reaper Eternal (talk) 19:51, 3 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

I saw your message at WP:BN. I don't think we've had that much interaction over the years, but yours has always been a username I associated with level-headed wisdom and kindness. One of our best. I wish you the best possible outcomes with the medical challenges you face. I wish you peace. --Dweller (talk) Old fashioned is the new thing! 08:23, 20 September 2022 (UTC)[reply]

And I'll second everything Dweller's so eloquently put here. Best, KevinL (aka L235 · t · c) 19:45, 20 September 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Late to the party, as usual, but I'll third what Dweller said. Ritchie333 ^{(talk) (cont)} 17:02, 28 September 2022 (UTC)[reply]

I remember our very first direct interaction. We didn't interact much, but I always came around your username, and Dweller put my feelings into words very well. I wish you great health. I hope you still edit once in a while. Take care of yourself, and yours. —usernamekiran (talk) 12:08, 1 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

	The Original Barnstar
	Ched--I don't know if you've gotten one of these recently, but you certainly deserve one. It's a pleasure and an honor to have you as a colleague. Drmies (talk) 15:02, 1 October 2022 (UTC)[reply]

You are appreciated and valued for all the many contributions you have made to the community and the encyclopedia. On a more personal note, I will never forget how you helped me through a very difficult season n my life. I miss our little talks but please feel free to email me anytime. I think about you often and wish you only the best. I still sing song's of love, joy, health and strength for and over you and yours. Your Wolf friend, ARoseWolf 15:35, 27 December 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you all for the kind words. — Ched (talk) 22:16, 27 December 2022 (UTC)[reply]

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		The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar
		I Recentley found Wikipedia:WikiProject Quality Article Improvement/missed users and found it heartwarming that someone would honor those who have left wikipedia, keep up the good workStarman2377 (talk) 20:25, 9 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

I was going through my notifications and saw this chat between you and Gerda Arendt. I am surely not the first person to say this, and I hope I will not be the last. I hope you are well, no matter what Wikipedia throws at you. Geometry guy 23:28, 6 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

+1. --Tryptofish (talk) 19:25, 7 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

That includes you, Ched. I'm so glad my friend is still coming around. I hope you are well. I think of you often and still cherish your gift. Thank you for being such a kind, thoughtful, and caring person. --ARoseWolf 15:30, 12 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Great to hear from you ARoseWolf, hope you're doing well. — Ched (talk) 20:18, 12 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]

July songs

my story today

Nice to hear from you! - Great music (in June, I'm behind: three great RMF concerts)! - Last Saturday, a friend played for us at her birthday party, on four instruments including baryton, with family (granddaughters!) and colleagues, from Renaissance to Haydn. - My story today is very personal: the DYK appeared on Wikipedia's 15th birthday, and describes a concert I sang. I was requested to translate the bio into German for a memorial concert ... - see background, and we talked about life and death. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 16:26, 12 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Always nice to see you again Gerda Arendt. — Ched (talk) 20:18, 12 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you! - On today's Main page, you can find a cantata that Bach first performed 300 years ago, and an iconic saxophonist from East Germany. Also: a bit about the history of QAI on my talk, mentioning your name ;) - Thank you for being part of it, you and I the hard rock! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 16:35, 18 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]

While today's DYK highlights Santiago on his day, I did my modest share with my story today, describing what I just experienced, pictured. I began the article of the woman in green. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 15:24, 25 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Today Jahrhundertring, and I'm listening to Götterdämmerung from the Bayreuth Festival, close to the scene pictured, - the image (of a woman who can't believe what she has to see) features also on the article talk. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:03, 31 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]

September songs

my story today

Thank you for improving an article in September ;) - pics from Berlin last weekend --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:25, 20 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]

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December: story · music · places

Ched, one of the first people I got to know here, and the first ever to send me an email: thank you for what you do and stand for! I wish you a good festive season and a peaceful New Year! -- Gerda Arendt (talk) 17:06, 20 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Today, I have a special story to tell, of the works of a musician born 300 years ago. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:46, 22 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Ched, I hope you've had the best of holiday seasons and my wish is for a new year full of joy and peace for you, my friend. I will never forget your gift to me at a time when I needed it most. I am forever grateful for the lights the universe guided to me in my darkness. You continue to have an impact on my life and I will always cherish you. --ARoseWolf 19:35, 28 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Die Zeit, die Tag und Jahre macht

Happy New Year

2024

Same location pictured as 2019. -- Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:44, 2 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

story · music · places

Today's story is about the TFA, by sadly missed Vami_IV. In my support in 2018, I hoped to do justice to Schloss Köthen next - which I will begin today, finally, promised, - this picture. For more related thoughts and music, look on my talk for 1 June. - How are you? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 11:55, 1 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Franz Kafka died 100 years ago OTD, hence the story. I uploaded a few pics from the visit of Graham87. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 15:26, 3 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Today is "the day" for James Joyce, also for Bach's fourth chorale cantata (and why does it come before the third?) - the new pics have a mammal I had to look up --Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:08, 16 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

New pics of food and flowers come with the story of Noye's Fludde (premiered on 18 June), written by Brian Boulton. I nominated Éric Tappy because he died, and it needs support today! I nominated another women for GA in the Women in Green June run, - review welcome, and more noms planned. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:16, 18 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Kansas City Chiefs has been nominated for a good article reassessment. If you are interested in the discussion, please participate by adding your comments to the reassessment page. If concerns are not addressed during the review period, the good article status may be removed from the article. Hog Farm _Talk 18:50, 29 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

story · music · places

2025 opened with trumpet fanfares that first sounded OTD in 1725 (as the Main page had). Today I had a composer (trumpeter, conductor) on the main page who worked closely with another who just became GA, - small world! To celebrate: mostly flowers pics from vacation ;) - How are you? -- Gerda Arendt (talk) 10:06, 21 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]