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Did you know... that the Scilly Boys' idea to try and beat the transatlantic rowing record was started while they were at the pub?
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Just to make it clear for anyone who wants to know, my Conflict of Interest regarding this topic is relatively minor. Without getting too specific, I know one of the rowers discussed in the article. They are not family or a close friend, although I felt I knew them well enough to justify disclosing a COI. They have not requested me to write this article, however they are somewhat aware of my presence on Wikipedia, and therefore may find out about this draft. If so, hello, it's "HenryTemplo"! For these reasons, I feel it's appropriate for me to edit this page, bearing in mind all the relevant policies and guidelines. I know I am being vague, but I wish to protect my privacy. Enjoy your day, whomever reads this message! HenryTemplo (talk) 19:34, 1 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]
Still laughing at the sentence that the idea started in the pub—made my day! No COI worries or PROMO tone noted. Thanks for adding a bit of humor to the day. — Grand'mere Eugene (talk) 20:00, 9 August 2022 (UTC)[reply]
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Overall: This article is good to go. I made a few minor tweaks there just to correct some spelling mistakes and to avoid some links falling foul of WP:EASTEREGG, but otherwise good work! Sims2aholic8 (talk) 08:34, 12 August 2022 (UTC)[reply]
This article is good to go. I made a few minor tweaks there just to correct some spelling mistakes and to avoid some links falling foul of WP:EASTEREGG, but otherwise good work! Sims2aholic8 (talk) 08:34, 12 August 2022 (UTC)