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Gareth Griffith-Jones
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Born	Gareth Griffith-Jones (1942-04-28) 28 April 1942 Cardiff
Nationality	Wales

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So sorry I forgot that it was your birthday last week, Thursday, wasn't it?— Michael, a belated many happy returns of the day! ‑ ‑ Gareth Griffith‑Jones The Welsh Buzzard ‑ ‑ 5:18 pm, 12 August 2018, Sunday (24 days ago)

Close G. It was Friday the 3rd. It was a nice day. That evening I watched the Jeff Lynne concert from Wembley recorded last year. It was a real treat. Thanks, so very much, for your kind message and the yummy pie. They are much appreciated. Cheers!! MarnetteD|Talk 7:19 pm, 12 August 2018, Sunday (24 days ago) Happy B-Day, M! I knew you were a Leo, but didn't know the precise date. I only happened upon this thread because it became clear from the edit summaries of the thread below that people were having fun without me, which you know I don't like. Softlavender (talk) 11:33 pm, 12 August 2018, Sunday (23 days ago)

Softlavender and Michael. My first mentor here on Wikipedia was our mutual friend RepublicanJacobiteTheFortyFive [nowadays, TheOldJacobite] just seven years ago. My first UK mentor was no other than Martinevans123 a little later in November 2011, along with PaleCloudedWhite. Michael, our correspondence began during the following April when I approached you for help. Softlavender, I am unable to date when you and I first met up. Is it any wonder that I became the editor that I am? ‑ ‑ Gareth Griffith‑Jones The Welsh Buzzard ‑ ‑ 4:32 pm, 13 August 2018, Monday (23 days ago)

Oh dear. I feel compelled to apologise for what I may have helped to create. lol. Martinevans123 (talk) 4:37 pm, 13 August 2018, Monday (23 days ago)

Gareth, we first met in September 2013 in the fustercluck of arguments at The Departed, which I somehow got involved in (even though I've never even seen the film) and tried to redeem. (That's also when I met TOJ.) Somewhere along the line you gave me a barnstar for that and other considerations, which put you in my good graces. :) I had the misfortune to visit Martin's usertalk in early 2015 (actually I had conversed with him before that) on EEng's recommendation. I met Michael via his annoying habit of editing articles on films and actors; I usually confused him with MelanieN, but eventually I was able to tell them apart. Softlavender (talk) 7:43 pm, 13 August 2018, Monday (23 days ago)

Gareth, you are, typically, too kind in referring to me as a mentor. My recollection, which could be flawed, is that I was impatient, perhaps even rude, with you at first. But, finally realized you were (and are) always well-intentioned. Please correct me if I'm wrong as to the nature of our first encounter. Regardless, glad to know you and the others who have contributed to this conversation. Best, always. ---The Old JacobiteThe '45 1:59 am, 14 August 2018, Tuesday (22 days ago)

┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ I so appreciate everyone's posts here. It is a privilege to know and edit alongside each of you. We may have differing views from time to time but we are all working to improve the 'pedia. My very best regards to everyone. MarnetteD|Talk 2:05 am, 14 August 2018, Tuesday (22 days ago)

Thank you Softlavender for remembering, as I too now do. Good to see your original signature, RepublicanJacobiteTheFortyFive Yes, I agree with your recollection of our first chance meeting; it was a confrontation. Nevertheless, I admired your dedication and adopted your style. As I wrote above, Is it any wonder that I became the editor that I am? All the best to everyone of you. ‑ ‑ Gareth Griffith‑Jones The Welsh Buzzard ‑ ‑ 11:48 am, 14 August 2018, Tuesday (22 days ago)

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