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Eventides
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May 21 2010, 4:38pm
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Glad you got through what you needed to... and I hope you're feeling better!
As for the weekend, I've got a great band to go see, and then the usual Doctor Who viewing party with my best friends. :) Oh, and I'll be doing some work on my reviewing site, too (both on the actual site itself and on a review or two).
And remember what I said about the temperatures here? Well, yesterday they went from needing-a-jacket to downright hot! (So much for Spring, LOL. :P ) *So*-- for this week, at least :) -- I'll go back to having a Spring/Summer Usual. Thanks, and I hope you all have a great weekend! :)
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"I stepped out of my body to let God slide in; although I'm still dressed in flesh that I spiritually died in. Alive in Christ a new creation started breathin', Life exists and through this came completion. ... I'm not that person anymore (more!)! That's what blood was shed for! No longer a failure, livin' life more abundantly, therefore you'll never see me livin' less than victory."
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"Desperation, needing You; every last breath I scream for You. Shatter me into a million pieces, make me new. ... Break me, mold me, make me what You want me to be; I am Yours, for You to use, so take and replace me with You."
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"Under a light in Bethlehem, I was sifting through the sand; the saline burned my eyes, I was looking for Your hand. I gave up on myself, and left my pride disarmed; I cried out 'I'm alone!' and found myself in Your arms. 'Rest in Me, oh, My love; I have loved you before the world began. Rest in Me, oh, My love; you'll never wander too far to reach My hand.'"
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Jazmine
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May 21 2010, 4:38pm
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I wouldn't sit on it if I were you!
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You'll see why not right here
Don't want you ending up with a burned behind!  The iron one I got can also be used as a barbeque, so there will be lots of outdoor dining this year!
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greendragon
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May 21 2010, 4:39pm
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I'm here in Glasgow, having a fabulous time. Rehearsals going well, sun shining, and it's great to be back in the land of the shining river. Also, went to a fun party on Tuesday night, which was a premier party for a new independent movie with Billy Boyd in it, called 'Pimp'. I didn't get to see the film so I can't comment on that, but the band who feature on the sound track - The Stagger Rats - played at the party and were excellent. Also I had a nice wee chat with Billy, who was as charming and friendly as ever. So good times all round!
Hope everyone has a great weekend. I'm off to see Mr Crowe in 'Robin Hood' tomorrow - must just remember not to criticse his accent...
'There are older and fouler things than orcs in the deep places of my fridge...'
'You never know what will happen next, when once you get mixed up with TORnsibs and their friends.'
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Altaira
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May 21 2010, 4:40pm
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I really like that map. I may have to order it for a certain Kiwi I hang around with as a little surprise (shhhhhh.. ). And, what a great bonus to have your neighbor give you that wonderful little collection. I'd say you had a pretty darned good day - perfect for putting the stress of the week behind you and starting the weekend out right.
*hugs and congrats!* 
Koru: Maori symbol representing a fern frond as it opens. The koru reaches towards the light, striving for perfection, encouraging new, positive beginnings.
"Life can't be all work and no TORn" -- jflower
"I take a moment to fervently hope that the camaradarie and just plain old fun I found at TORn will never end" -- LOTR_nutcase
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Lily Fairbairn
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May 21 2010, 4:40pm
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Yes, please, oh elf with the strong but elegant hands I've had a sinus infection all week and am at the stage of having recovered from the infection but have yet to recover from the antibiotics. (No digestive problems, though.) We're meeting the grandkiddies and their parents at Disney World next week, so I'm hoping to be back in form by then.
I'll have a bottle of vitamins, please, bartender!
*stuff tip jar with Mickey Mouse ears*
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Lily Fairbairn
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May 21 2010, 4:41pm
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Many well-wishes to you, GAndy! //
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Do we walk in legends or on the green earth in the daylight?
A man may do both. For not we but those who come after will make the legends of our time. The green earth, say you? That is a mighty matter of legend, though you tread it under the light of day!
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Jazmine
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May 21 2010, 4:42pm
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I tried not to go too crazy with the spending when we visited Weta Cave, but the map I had to have!
Going to get it framed, I've picked out a nice spot for it in the dining room!
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Altaira
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May 21 2010, 4:42pm
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Remember what they say about it being the journey that counts
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That's what I tell myself, (jokingly) when something isn't getting done.   Just think of all the wonderful journeys you're on.
Happy journeying this weekend, Arwen's daughter!
Koru: Maori symbol representing a fern frond as it opens. The koru reaches towards the light, striving for perfection, encouraging new, positive beginnings.
"Life can't be all work and no TORn" -- jflower
"I take a moment to fervently hope that the camaradarie and just plain old fun I found at TORn will never end" -- LOTR_nutcase
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Lily Fairbairn
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May 21 2010, 4:42pm
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Forgot to say I'm glad you're feeling better, Altaira.
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Lily Fairbairn
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May 21 2010, 4:44pm
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Glad to hear your families are on such good terms. Kudos to you all.
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Altaira
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May 21 2010, 4:44pm
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Ha! I never know what to fix for you this time of year, Evey
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I just have the ingredients for both at the ready, lol.
Great weekend plans! Have fun with them.
Koru: Maori symbol representing a fern frond as it opens. The koru reaches towards the light, striving for perfection, encouraging new, positive beginnings.
"Life can't be all work and no TORn" -- jflower
"I take a moment to fervently hope that the camaradarie and just plain old fun I found at TORn will never end" -- LOTR_nutcase
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greendragon
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May 21 2010, 4:44pm
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Those unexpected treasures are the best! What a great neighbour - but then, she's lucky to have YOU as a neighbour! Have a great weekend m'dear!
'There are older and fouler things than orcs in the deep places of my fridge...'
'You never know what will happen next, when once you get mixed up with TORnsibs and their friends.'
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dernwyn
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May 21 2010, 4:45pm
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I think the "empty-nest syndrome" hits some harder than others...and some, it hits later on...and some go through it several times! 
Have lots of fun with the celebration!
*hugs!*
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"It struck me last night that you might write a fearfully good romantic drama, with as much of the 'supernatural' as you cared to introduce. Have you ever thought of it?"
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Nomad
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May 21 2010, 4:45pm
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Well I really did enjoy it but of course it is a bit different from both the sil and LOTR...
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The writing style itself is quite different I felt but not in a bad way. It made me speculate whether Christopher may have contributed more than he indicates in the preface. I suppose since it is much more a narrative than the Silmarillion which is more of a high level historic account it should be more like LOTR in the writing style. But even there it differs... I guess I would say it is right in the middle, between LOTR which is intended I suppose to sound as if it were an account written by a hobbit and the Silmarillion as an account written by the elves in a much abbreviated form to account for many thousands of years of history.
The story itself is very dark due to the subject of Hurin and the curse on his family, but I absolutely LOVED reading this fleshed out version of the Silmarillion's account. I found myself wishing I could have a more detailed account of various sections of Lord of the Rings in similar fashion... the level of detail I am thinking of would of course never sell books but I'd love to have a volume 10 times the size of LOTR packed with the 'what happened in between' and 'trivial conversations that occured between the important stuff that made it into the books.' Just wishful thinking of course, but Children of Hurin did in a small way fulfill that wish (though I could think of other portions of the Silmarillion I'd have rather seen fleshed out more fully.)
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Nomad
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May 21 2010, 4:46pm
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Altaira
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May 21 2010, 4:46pm
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*pours bubbly* Nice to see you, gd!
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I'm so glad to hear things are going well for you across the pond. Sounds like you had a fun time at the premier rubbing shoulders with the famous. But then, you do that so well! 
Happy weekend, dear!
Koru: Maori symbol representing a fern frond as it opens. The koru reaches towards the light, striving for perfection, encouraging new, positive beginnings.
"Life can't be all work and no TORn" -- jflower
"I take a moment to fervently hope that the camaradarie and just plain old fun I found at TORn will never end" -- LOTR_nutcase
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Hengist
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May 21 2010, 4:47pm
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Its been along day - long week actually and next week is going to be long and stressy too  .
Still 'tis the weekend and it promises to be hot, as long as the salt tainted sea fog clears.
Cheers
" So let me get this straight. You want to fly on a magic carpet to see the King of the Potato People and plead with him for your freedom, and you're telling me you're completely sane? "
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Eventides
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May 21 2010, 4:48pm
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Hope it goes well, GAndyalf!! //
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John Reuben.
"Desperation, needing You; every last breath I scream for You. Shatter me into a million pieces, make me new. ... Break me, mold me, make me what You want me to be; I am Yours, for You to use, so take and replace me with You."
Family Force 5.
"Under a light in Bethlehem, I was sifting through the sand; the saline burned my eyes, I was looking for Your hand. I gave up on myself, and left my pride disarmed; I cried out 'I'm alone!' and found myself in Your arms. 'Rest in Me, oh, My love; I have loved you before the world began. Rest in Me, oh, My love; you'll never wander too far to reach My hand.'"
Showbread.
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Rosie-with-the-ribbons
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May 21 2010, 4:48pm
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what a sweet words.
Have a great weekend yourself!! *waves to the other side of the North Sea, great to have you so close by*.
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Altaira
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May 21 2010, 4:50pm
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Glad you're feeling better, Lily
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I LOVE Disney world. We honeymooned there (and at the Kennedy Space Center), and had a complete blast. No Mickey Mouse ears, but BG did buy and bring back a Goofy hat with long ears that hang down from it. I've been keeping it safe at the back of one of our closets.
Have a grand time!!
Koru: Maori symbol representing a fern frond as it opens. The koru reaches towards the light, striving for perfection, encouraging new, positive beginnings.
"Life can't be all work and no TORn" -- jflower
"I take a moment to fervently hope that the camaradarie and just plain old fun I found at TORn will never end" -- LOTR_nutcase
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Altaira
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May 21 2010, 4:52pm
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One very LARGE beer for Hengist, coming up!
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With all that stress, I think you need to go over there to that pretty elf that's smiling at you and get a shoulder rub.
Wishing you an unstressful weekend to decompress!
Koru: Maori symbol representing a fern frond as it opens. The koru reaches towards the light, striving for perfection, encouraging new, positive beginnings.
"Life can't be all work and no TORn" -- jflower
"I take a moment to fervently hope that the camaradarie and just plain old fun I found at TORn will never end" -- LOTR_nutcase
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dernwyn
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May 21 2010, 4:52pm
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Definitely a great de-stress-er, now you need to find the perfect wall for your new Tolkien collection!
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"I desired dragons with a profound desire"
"It struck me last night that you might write a fearfully good romantic drama, with as much of the 'supernatural' as you cared to introduce. Have you ever thought of it?"
-Geoffrey B. Smith, letter to JRR Tolkien, 1915
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greendragon
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May 21 2010, 4:52pm
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I hope you'll have some of that bubbly yourself - sounds like you might need it!
'There are older and fouler things than orcs in the deep places of my fridge...'
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Altaira
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** Puts out "Self-serve" sign. Must run...work calls. Happy weekend, everyone!! //
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Koru: Maori symbol representing a fern frond as it opens. The koru reaches towards the light, striving for perfection, encouraging new, positive beginnings.
"Life can't be all work and no TORn" -- jflower
"I take a moment to fervently hope that the camaradarie and just plain old fun I found at TORn will never end" -- LOTR_nutcase
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