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{{semi-retired|My will to participate in Wikipedia has waned due to the harassment it brings, both on and off Wikipedia, with real consequences to living persons and their families. I am following only those articles I have contributed to extensively, and issues or content areas where bullies predominate. {{pb}} I receive pings by email only; I may continue to occasionally check my watchlist and email, but please don't count on me to regularly respond to queries or to keep up with the work I once did.}}

== In appreciation ==

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|style="vertical-align: middle; border-top: 1px solid gray;" | For your decades-long effort to separate the grain from the chaff. Best wishes, [[User:AirshipJungleman29|&#126;~ AirshipJungleman29]] ([[User talk:AirshipJungleman29|talk]]) 18:50, 17 July 2024 (UTC)
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|style="vertical-align: middle; border-top: 1px solid gray;" | Hi Sandy! I was assigned to the AD article a long while ago with some peers in my class and have been keeping tabs on the article since then. Similar to the previous barnstar (above), I'm honestly a huge fan of your work - you were super helpful back when I was learning the ropes of Wikipedia editing and I wanted to come back and say THANK YOU for all that. I hope all is well and that you know all your efforts are appreciated and remembered :) [[User:Bharatss-SB|Bharatss-SB]] ([[User talk:Bharatss-SB|talk]]) 20:37, 15 August 2024 (UTC)
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: Thank you so much, {{u|AirshipJungleman29}} and {{u|Bharatss-SB}}; if has been a rough year and I have been unable to help out as I'd like.  I hope you have a Happy New Year!  [[User:SandyGeorgia|'''Sandy'''<span style="color: green;">Georgia</span>]] ([[User talk:SandyGeorgia|Talk]])  00:10, 4 January 2025 (UTC)

== Thank you! ==

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|style="vertical-align: middle; border-top: 1px solid gray;" | To SandyGeorgia on the occasion of the [[Wikipedia:Featured article review/Minneapolis/archive1|Minneapolis FA]] being '''kept'''. You put in years of work keeping this article honest. Thank you! -[[User:SusanLesch|SusanLesch]] ([[User talk:SusanLesch|talk]]) 17:36, 6 October 2024 (UTC)
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:That was quite a haul, {{u|SusanLesch}} and I commend you for your tenacity through such difficulty. I'm sorry that issues in real life have made it impossible for me to continue to help. I hope you have a Happy New Year!  [[User:SandyGeorgia|'''Sandy'''<span style="color: green;">Georgia</span>]] ([[User talk:SandyGeorgia|Talk]])  00:15, 4 January 2025 (UTC)

== A g.o.a.t. for you! ==

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When I grow up I want to do edits like you do Sandy, you are the g.o.a.t. in my book. 

[[User:Oscar_.|Oscar_.]] ([[User talk:Oscar .|talk]]) 04:11, 13 October 2024 (UTC)
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:{{U|Oscar_.}} mil gracias por las palabras tan amables, y espero que 2025 te trata bien.  Saludos, [[User:SandyGeorgia|'''Sandy'''<span style="color: green;">Georgia</span>]] ([[User talk:SandyGeorgia|Talk]])  00:16, 4 January 2025 (UTC)

== Request for input ==

Sandy, I know you're quite busy, but I was wondering if you could spare the time sometime to look over [[Talk:Landis's Missouri Battery#Revamping]]. I either slipped a substandard article through FAC in 2020, or my perfectionism is flaring up again. Or maybe a mix of the two. [[User:Hog Farm|Hog Farm]] <sub> ''[[User talk:Hog Farm|Talk]]''</sub> 03:01, 22 October 2024 (UTC)

== A barnstar for you! ==

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|style="vertical-align: middle; border-top: 1px solid gray;" | Went through some of the [[Talk:J. K. Rowling|J. K. Rowling]] archived discussions from the past few months, out of curiosity. Your diligence in trying to clean up the article, your tireless attempts to keep a civil environment all-around, and most of all your continued efforts to remain impartial and mindful of proper policies and guidelines, impressed me, regardless of whether I agreed or not with your suggested changes. Thanks for your work. [[User:LaughingManiac|LaughingManiac]] ([[User talk:LaughingManiac|talk]]) 23:00, 24 October 2024 (UTC)
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:Thank you, {{u|LaughingManiac}} and I hope you have a Happy New Year! [[User:SandyGeorgia|'''Sandy'''<span style="color: green;">Georgia</span>]] ([[User talk:SandyGeorgia|Talk]])  00:16, 4 January 2025 (UTC)

==Invitation to provide feedback==
Inspired by Worm That Turned's [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Worm That Turned 2|re-RfA]] where he noted administrators don't get a lot of feedback or suggestions for improvement, I have decided to solicit feedback. I'm reaching out to you as you are currently one of the users I've selected as part of my [[User:Barkeep49/Recall|recall process]]. I hope you will consider taking a few moments to fill out my '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:Barkeep49?action=edit&preload=User:Barkeep49/Feedback&section=new&preloadtitle=Feedback%20from%20Barkeep49 feedback form]'''. Clicking on the link will load the questions and create a new section on my user talk. Thanks for your consideration. Best, [[User:Barkeep49|Barkeep49]] ([[User_talk:Barkeep49|talk]]) 16:03, 2 December 2024 (UTC)

==Io Saturnalia!==

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|style="vertical-align: middle; border-top: 1px solid gray;" | Wishing you and yours a Happy Holiday Season, from the horse and bishop person. May the year ahead be productive and distraction-free. [[User:Ealdgyth|Ealdgyth]] ([[User talk:Ealdgyth|talk]]) 15:25, 17 December 2024 (UTC)
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:Thank you, {{u|Ealdgyth}}, and a Happy New Year to you! [[User:SandyGeorgia|'''Sandy'''<span style="color: green;">Georgia</span>]] ([[User talk:SandyGeorgia|Talk]])  00:17, 4 January 2025 (UTC)

== Season's Greetings ==
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|style="vertical-align: middle; border-top: 1px solid gray;" | Wishing everybody a Happy Holiday Season, and all best wishes for the New Year! The ''[[Adoration of the Magi in the Snow]]'' (1563) by [[Pieter Bruegel the Elder]] is my Wiki-Christmas card to all for this year. [[User:Johnbod|Johnbod]] ([[User talk:Johnbod|talk]]) 17:36, 17 December 2024 (UTC)
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:Thank your for you beautiful card, as always, {{u|Johnbod}}; I'm sorry I've been so absent this year and didn't get a chance to reciprocate, and I hope you have a Happy New Year! [[User:SandyGeorgia|'''Sandy'''<span style="color: green;">Georgia</span>]] ([[User talk:SandyGeorgia|Talk]])  00:18, 4 January 2025 (UTC)

==Merry Christmas!==
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<big>Have a great Christmas, and may 2025 bring you joy, happiness – and no trolls or vandals!</big>
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<big>Cheers</big>
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<big>[[User:SchroCat|SchroCat]] ([[User talk:SchroCat|talk]]) 08:27, 21 December 2024 (UTC)</big>
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:Thank you, {{u|SchroCat}}; keep up the good work, and Happy New Year! [[User:SandyGeorgia|'''Sandy'''<span style="color: green;">Georgia</span>]] ([[User talk:SandyGeorgia|Talk]])  00:18, 4 January 2025 (UTC)

== Season's Greetings ==

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|style="vertical-align: middle; border-top: 1px solid gray;" | <blockquote>When he took up his hat to go, he gave one long look round the library.  Then he turned ... (and Saxon took advantage of this to wag his way in and join the party), and said, "It's a rare privilege, the free entry of a book chamber like this.  I'm hoping ... that you are not insensible of it."  </blockquote>

(Text on page 17 illustrated in the [[frontispiece]] in [[Juliana Horatia Ewing]]'s ''Mary's Meadow and Other Tales of Fields and Flowers'', illustrated by [[Mary Wheelhouse]], London: G. Bell and Sons, 1915.)

[[User:Fowler&amp;fowler|<span style="color:#B8860B">Fowler&amp;fowler</span>]][[User talk:Fowler&amp;fowler|<span style="color:#708090">«Talk»</span>]] 04:36, 23 December 2024 (UTC)
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:Thank you, {{u|Fowler&fowler}}; I hope you are well and that the New Year is kind to you! [[User:SandyGeorgia|'''Sandy'''<span style="color: green;">Georgia</span>]] ([[User talk:SandyGeorgia|Talk]])  00:19, 4 January 2025 (UTC)

== Happy Holidays ==

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[[User:Spicy|Spicy]] ([[User talk:Spicy|talk]]) is wishing you [[Happy Holidays]]! This greeting (and season) promotes [[Wikipedia:WikiLove|WikiLove]] and hopefully this note has made your day a little better. Spread the WikiLove by wishing another user [[Happy Holidays]], whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past, a good friend, or just some random person. Happy New Year!   <br /> 

''Spread the cheer by adding {{tls|Happy holidays}} to their talk page with a friendly message.''
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:It's wonderful to hear from you, {{u|Spicy}}; I'm sorry I've been so absent, hope you are well, and wish you the Happiest of New Years! [[User:SandyGeorgia|'''Sandy'''<span style="color: green;">Georgia</span>]] ([[User talk:SandyGeorgia|Talk]])  00:20, 4 January 2025 (UTC)

== Happy Holidays  ==

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'''Hello SandyGeorgia, may you be surrounded by peace, success and happiness on this [[Christmas and holiday season|seasonal occasion]]. Spread the [[Wikipedia:WikiLove|WikiLove]] by wishing another user a [[Christmas|Merry Christmas]] and a [[New Year|Happy New Year]], whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past, a good friend, or just some random person. Sending you heartfelt and warm greetings for Christmas and New Year 2025. <br />Happy editing,'''<br />
[[User:Abishe|Abishe]] ([[User talk:Abishe|talk]]) 23:46, 24 December 2024 (UTC)

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:Thank you, {{u|Abishe}}; I hope you have a wonderful 2025 ! [[User:SandyGeorgia|'''Sandy'''<span style="color: green;">Georgia</span>]] ([[User talk:SandyGeorgia|Talk]])  00:20, 4 January 2025 (UTC)

== Hello again ==

Hello again. Apologies for leaving this random message, especially since I know you are more semi-retired on here, but I just wanted to say that I hope you are doing well and having a great end of the year! I just wanted to send some kind words your way. [[User:Aoba47|Aoba47]] ([[User talk:Aoba47|talk]]) 17:59, 25 December 2024 (UTC)

:Just popping by to echo Aoba47's sentiment. I'm glad to see you're around here and there, and I hope I continue seeing you around. Wishing you and your family all the best for 2025, leaving behind what sounds like it has been a challenging 2024. [[User:Ajpolino|Ajpolino]] ([[User talk:Ajpolino|talk]]) 13:03, 31 December 2024 (UTC)
::Happy New Year, {{u|Ajpolino}}!  I am around as I'm able, but I'm not anticipating that 2025 will be any less challenging than 2024.  It is wonderful to hear from you, and when/if I next get a breather, I will send you an email to update you on my absence.  All the best, [[User:SandyGeorgia|'''Sandy'''<span style="color: green;">Georgia</span>]] ([[User talk:SandyGeorgia|Talk]])  00:23, 4 January 2025 (UTC)
:{{u|Aoba47}} it is always so nice to hear from you.  This year has been quite rough for me, and your random words of kindness always bring good cheer.  I hope the coming year is kind to you!  Best regards, [[User:SandyGeorgia|'''Sandy'''<span style="color: green;">Georgia</span>]] ([[User talk:SandyGeorgia|Talk]])  00:21, 4 January 2025 (UTC)
:: Thank you for the kind words. I am sorry to hear that your year has been rough, but I am glad that I am able to help in any small way. Your words do the same for me. I am trying my best to remain optimistic and focused about the future. Just keeping my attention on things that I can control and ideally improve. It is always great to hear from you as well. [[User:Aoba47|Aoba47]] ([[User talk:Aoba47|talk]]) 01:59, 4 January 2025 (UTC)

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'''Hello SandyGeorgia, may you be surrounded by peace, success and happiness on this [[Christmas and holiday season|seasonal occasion]]. Spread the [[Wikipedia:WikiLove|WikiLove]] by wishing another user a [[Christmas|Merry Christmas]] and a [[New Year|Happy New Year]], whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past, a good friend, or just some random person. Sending you heartfelt and warm greetings for Christmas and New Year 2025. <br />Happy editing,'''<br />
[[User:Jo-Jo Eumerus|Jo-Jo Eumerus]] ([[User talk:Jo-Jo Eumerus|talk]]) 10:16, 26 December 2024 (UTC)

:Thank you, {{u|Jo-Jo Eumerus}}; that is such a nice thought!  May you have a wonderful 2025! [[User:SandyGeorgia|'''Sandy'''<span style="color: green;">Georgia</span>]] ([[User talk:SandyGeorgia|Talk]])  00:24, 4 January 2025 (UTC)

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== Greetings of the season ==
<div class="center" style="background:pink;border:no;padding:0.2em 0em;{{round corners}}"><br />[[File:Helga von Cramm, chromolithograph, Lake Maggiore, Christmas card.jpg|620px|center|alt=Helga von Cramm, chromolithograph, Lake Maggiore, Christmas card]] <span style="color:blue;">~ ~ ~ Greetings of the season ~ ~ ~</span>{{pb}}

''<span style="color:crimson;">'''Hello SandyGeorgia:''' Happy new year, and thanks for your work to maintain, improve and expand Wikipedia. Cheers, --[[User:Dustfreeworld|<span style="color: navy">'''Dustfreeworld'''</span>]] ([[User talk:Dustfreeworld|talk]]) 14:18, 1 January 2025 (UTC)</span>''
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:Thank you, {{u|Dustfreeworld}} -- what a beautiful card.  I'm sorry I've not been able to help anywhere, and hope you have a wonderful 2025. [[User:SandyGeorgia|'''Sandy'''<span style="color: green;">Georgia</span>]] ([[User talk:SandyGeorgia|Talk]])  00:24, 4 January 2025 (UTC)