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I lose track of those pingie-thingies; because I don't get along with them, I have converted all notifications to email only. A post here on my talk page is the best way to get my attention. Please provide a link to the article you want me to look at.

iPad typing: I am unable to sit at a real computer with a keyboard for extended periods of time because of a back injury. When I am typing from my iPad, my posts are brief and full of typos. Please be patient; I will come back later to correct the typos :) I'm all thumbs, and sometimes the blooming iPad just won't let me backspace to correct a typo.

2024: slowing down

@Wugapodes, Dustfreeworld, Geometry guy, WhatamIdoing, Jo-Jo Eumerus, Ssilvers, SVcode, S Marshall, Clovermoss, Buster7, Realmaxxver, Doug Weller, SchroCat, Johnbod, Sdkb, Spicy, Shearonink, NoonIcarus, Ealdgyth, David Fuchs, Amakuru, Hog Farm, AirshipJungleman29, Eddie891, Aza24, SusanLesch, Panini!, Firefangledfeathers, ARoseWolf, Mike Christie, Scientelensia, CommonKnowledgeCreator, Wtfiv, and Ajpolino:

It is my custom to personally respond to every barnstar, all greetings of the season, and other talk page messages, but I have failed to do that this year, and the section pending from you on my talk page means I had every good intention of responding more fully, but never got to it.

I want to acknowledge and thank each of you for the kind words, barnstars and seasons greetings, and apologize to those whose messages I have failed to answer.

My will to participate in Wikipedia has waned, and although I won't be fully retiring and will continue to sporadically check my watchlist, I can't be counted on to do the work I've always done or respond to messages promptly. With apologies for not individually responding to all of you, I'll be archiving my talk now, and wish you all a prosperous, peaceful and safe 2024. SandyGeorgia (Talk) 19:17, 28 April 2024 (UTC)

Good luck with everything, SG. ~~ AirshipJungleman29 (talk) 19:31, 28 April 2024 (UTC)

Cheers, SG. Hopefully a break will reset the enthusiasm level! Cheers - SchroCat (talk) 19:39, 28 April 2024 (UTC)

Happy trails Sandy. Will miss your smiling face around these corridors. You've been a shining star around here... Cheers, Shearonink (talk) 19:40, 28 April 2024 (UTC)

Thank you for the ping. It has been a pleasure collaborating with you over the last few years. As I've said elsewhere, you pushed me to focus on content instead of aimlessly wandering. I hope your enthusiasm for Wikipedia returns some day, as this is the place where we "see" each other. But, if not, I'll be glad to know you're off doing things you prefer. Warm wishes. Ajpolino (talk) 19:46, 28 April 2024 (UTC)

I echo the above -- Wikipedia is poorer whenever an extraordinarily talented Wikipedian like you reduces their participation, but your happiness is more important. As SchroCat said, I hope you will regain wikiardor after a break, but if not, then we will be grateful for whatever you choose to do here. Very best wishes! -- Ssilvers (talk) 20:06, 28 April 2024 (UTC)

Best wishes! Hopefully, your time away will be restorative since I am sure you will be missed if you end up retiring. Although, I'm sure as someone who "has been hunted as a fugitive, cursed as a tomb-robber ... [is] renowned as a lover and duelist... [is] worshiped as a God in Honduras, but is an outlaw in Peru... [and] only whispers [her real name] into the ears of [men] she is about to kill" is probably rather busy offline. :D -- CommonKnowledgeCreator (talk) 20:18, 28 April 2024 (UTC)

Take care! Hope your time away is happy and look forward to whatever capacity you pop up here. Der Wohltemperierte Fuchs ^talk 21:40, 28 April 2024 (UTC)

Best wishes, Sandy; if you do have time to pop in it'll be good to see your name on my watchlist. Mike Christie (talk - contribs - library) 22:06, 28 April 2024 (UTC)

Sorry to hear Sandy and I extend my best wishes to you as well. If you're having any doubts about your contributions here, I must reassure you: your legacy here is profound and so wide-ranging: matters of content creation, policy-making and interpreting, community connection, and editorial leadership are greatly in your debt. I admire your courage to take some time away, but implore you to return when the time is right :) – Aza24 (talk) 01:03, 29 April 2024 (UTC)

You always spoke the truth and have always been A Hero to most and Villain to a rare few. Don't forget us: we certainly will not forget you. Buster Seven Talk (UTC) 04:49, 29 April 2024 (UTC)