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News from Bree
spymaster@theonering.net
Feb 23 2011, 7:15am
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New Zealand needs your Help!
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 TheOneRing.net is intimately tied to our friends in New Zealand. With the loss of life, injuries and damaged caused by the recent earthquake, we are all very concerned for our brothers and sisters. While you may be thousands of miles away, you can help. Here is a listing of charitable entities helping in the recovery efforts. We understand this is a tough economic time for many, but if you can, please support them.
If you are unable to donate, please send your well wishing and prayers for those affected by this latest tragedy. Thanks to Ringer Beowulf for posting this link list in a previous thread comments.
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grammaboodawg
Elvenhome
Feb 23 2011, 3:45pm
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to 2 sites that are giving regular updates and have links to maps, emergency information, etc.
Canterbury Earthquake
Earthquake Report
I have emailed the Canterbury site to ask for an alternate Red Cross url and notify them that theirs is not working. I'm sure they know better than anyone, but just in case...
 
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
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greendragon
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Feb 23 2011, 4:30pm
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...does have the option for donations specifically for the NZ earthquake relief, so even though the NZ Red Cross link isn't working right now, donating through the AU link will still get to the right place!
'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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silneldor
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Feb 23 2011, 5:17pm
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the 1st of the month:). Thank you gramma and GD
''Sam put his ragged orc-cloak under his master's head, and covered them both with the grey robe of Lorien; and as he did so his thoughts went out to that fair land, and to the Elves, and he hoped that the cloth woven by their hands might have some virtue to keep them hidden beyond all hope in this wilderness of fear...But their luck held, and for the rest of that day they met no living or moving thing; and when night fell they vanished into the darkess of Mordor.'' - - -rotk, chapter III
May the grace of Manwë let us soar with eagle's wings!
In the air, among the clouds in the sky
Here is where the birds of Manwe fly
Looking at the land, and the water that flows
The true beauty of earth shows
With the stars of Varda lighting my way
In all the realms this is where I stay
In the realm of Manwë Súlimo
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Rosie-with-the-ribbons
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Feb 23 2011, 5:51pm
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I donated through the Aussie Red Cross, the NZ Red Cross is still down, but they are probably busy with much other things than checking if their website is working. Or hopefully it is just too busy with people donating.
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Aunt Dora Baggins
Elvenhome
Feb 23 2011, 6:00pm
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refusing both my credit cards. Maybe it's an issue with my work computer. I'll try again at home.
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"For DORA BAGGINS in memory of a LONG correspondence, with love from Bilbo; on a large wastebasket. Dora was Drogo's sister, and the eldest surviving female relative of Bilbo and Frodo; she was ninety-nine, and had written reams of good advice for more than half a century."
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greendragon
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Feb 23 2011, 6:07pm
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I had no problems and I used my US credit card. I was glad to be able to 'earmark' the donation for NZ; not that these charities don't do great work all the time, but I didn't want to make a generic donation. Hope you can get it to work later, ADB!
'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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Ataahua
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Feb 23 2011, 11:09pm
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The NZ Red Cross online donation form is working again.
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It's slow, but it's operating: www.redcross.org.nz/donate
There is also the Christchurch Mayoral Relief Fund - its BNZ account is 02-0800-084958-000.
Celebrimbor: "Pretty rings..."
Dwarves: "Pretty rings..."
Men: "Pretty rings..."
Sauron: "Mine's better."
"Ah, how ironic, the addictive qualities of Sauron’s master weapon led to its own destruction. Which just goes to show, kids - if you want two small and noble souls to succeed on a mission of dire importance... send an evil-minded b*****d with them too." - Gandalf's Diaries, final par, by Ufthak.
Ataahua's stories
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Ataahua
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Feb 24 2011, 1:21am
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The difficulties for Christchurch residents will take several months to work through, so donations further down the line will be gratefully received, I'm sure.
Celebrimbor: "Pretty rings..."
Dwarves: "Pretty rings..."
Men: "Pretty rings..."
Sauron: "Mine's better."
"Ah, how ironic, the addictive qualities of Sauron’s master weapon led to its own destruction. Which just goes to show, kids - if you want two small and noble souls to succeed on a mission of dire importance... send an evil-minded b*****d with them too." - Gandalf's Diaries, final par, by Ufthak.
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silneldor
Gondolin
Feb 24 2011, 1:33am
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Can anyone tell me what buildings are in photos 7, 28, and 38?
''Sam put his ragged orc-cloak under his master's head, and covered them both with the grey robe of Lorien; and as he did so his thoughts went out to that fair land, and to the Elves, and he hoped that the cloth woven by their hands might have some virtue to keep them hidden beyond all hope in this wilderness of fear...But their luck held, and for the rest of that day they met no living or moving thing; and when night fell they vanished into the darkess of Mordor.'' - - -rotk, chapter III
May the grace of Manwë let us soar with eagle's wings!
In the air, among the clouds in the sky
Here is where the birds of Manwe fly
Looking at the land, and the water that flows
The true beauty of earth shows
With the stars of Varda lighting my way
In all the realms this is where I stay
In the realm of Manwë Súlimo
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WonderBroad
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Feb 24 2011, 3:09am
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NZ Red Cross link still not working
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I donated through the Australian Red Cross link, as the NZ RC link still is not working.
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Kirly
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Feb 24 2011, 5:38am
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orphaned brother and sister; uncle to set up trust fund
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The uncle of these teens, whose mother is presumed gone in the CTV building collapse, is setting up a trust fund. when i find any info about it, i'll post it
http://tvnz.co.nz/...low-burglars-4039602
these stories will break your heart.
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peleowyn
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Feb 24 2011, 6:01am
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It finally worked... It is a blessing to be able to help them in these sad times...
"Look! There is light, and beauty up there, that no Shadow can touch!"
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Altaira
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Feb 24 2011, 6:05am
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Posted by cameragod --> Mark Hadlow (Dori) in CHCH...
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I saw Mark on TV saying that the Hobbit team were sending a truckload of aid to CHCH.
Can’t find the video but there is an article here:
Sir Peter Jackson sends aid to Christchurch
It was reported on the news that Sir Peter Jackson and Little River has sent food, water and other supplies from Wellington down to Christchurch to help the devastated city. Actor Mark Hadlow (who will play Dori in The Hobbit) has been in Christchurch seeing first hand the damage created by Tuesday earthquake and checking upon family and friends.
A visibly emotional Hadlow commmented that “its catastrophic” and found it hard to express his feelings and impressions what had happened to his home city.
I was in Christchurch only last week and it is strange to see the damage, I feel for people who have lost friends and family, homes, jobs and their sense of security.
Many people will want to help and you can through donating to the Red Cross Christchurch Earthquake Appeal, every little bit will make a big difference. As the Red Cross website has crashed you can try http://www.fundraiseonline.co.nz and choose Red Cross Christchurch Earthquake Appeal.
Christchurch will rise again.
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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Lothiriel Athelas
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Feb 24 2011, 7:02am
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Was anyone in the TORN family or any of the people involved in the production of the movies impacted in any way by the earthquake?
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Starling
Gondolin
Feb 24 2011, 7:33am
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7: The Catholic Cathedral on Barbadoes St in the central city, much loved and regarded as one of the finest examples of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. It was significantly damaged in the first quake but there were plans for restoration.
28: Knox Church on the corner of Bealey Ave and Victoria St. It was damaged in the first quake and was in the process of being repaired.
38: Shops on the corner of Manchester/Lichfield/High St
If you wanted to see what they looked like before Monday I imagine you could see them on Google Earth or something. 
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grammaboodawg
Elvenhome
Feb 24 2011, 10:01am
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would move on this! Hadlow's presence is so touching. It's easy to fall in love with all of NZ, and Christchurch IS one of those places that is so special. Thanks for this Altaira...
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
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grammaboodawg
Elvenhome
Feb 24 2011, 10:06am
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who have, thankfully, all checked in here... but it's such a devastion for them. If you look through this thread, Another big earthquake just struck Christchurch, you can see from the responses who is in the area and/or actually in the City. That we know of, none of the people related to the film were there when it hit, but aid has been sent by Jackson's team and some affiliated with the film are there to help. THR: NZ Quake Does Not Appear to Effect Hobbit Movie
Christchurch sibs
Roheryn NZStrider
Starling
Nienna
alienorchid
Pioneer
Nimloth
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
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Sunflower
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Feb 24 2011, 11:40am
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I know this sounds strange but...
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I am a bit of a privacy nut and really so not like sharing mu credit card numbers online. In the rare occasions I have made online orders/transactions I have sent money to friends and have them do it for me.
Is there a snail mail addy to any of the AU/NZ organizations I can use to swend a donation to the old-fashioned way? I have done this in the past. I really want to do something--hey, my check will get there a few days late, coming from the US, but better late than never!
I haven't even begun to look at photos of damage--reading the reports in the other thread is bad enough. Thank Go dall our sibs are OK but (((HUGS))) for Nienna and Pioneer, you don't sound like the "hugging" type but can I send in a big hug anyway? I Your analogy to "THe Road" is chilling--it would be so anywhere but NZ is not used to disasters like this--itreally is like q calmity hitting The Shire.
Prayers from me for the friends and families of the sibs here and for all those affected. I'm overwelmed.
And I'll say it in the other thread too tomorrow, but to Gramma and all who replied--thnaksfor your kind words about my losses. Much appreciated.(((HUGS)) back.
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silneldor
Gondolin
Feb 24 2011, 12:47pm
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I thought they were the oldest and perhaps the most revered.
How are things now with you? Are you getting basic needs?
''Sam put his ragged orc-cloak under his master's head, and covered them both with the grey robe of Lorien; and as he did so his thoughts went out to that fair land, and to the Elves, and he hoped that the cloth woven by their hands might have some virtue to keep them hidden beyond all hope in this wilderness of fear...But their luck held, and for the rest of that day they met no living or moving thing; and when night fell they vanished into the darkess of Mordor.'' - - -rotk, chapter III
May the grace of Manwë let us soar with eagle's wings!
In the air, among the clouds in the sky
Here is where the birds of Manwe fly
Looking at the land, and the water that flows
The true beauty of earth shows
With the stars of Varda lighting my way
In all the realms this is where I stay
In the realm of Manwë Súlimo
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Feb 24 2011, 12:51pm
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acording to the red cross webiste
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By cheque to: New Zealand Red Cross 2011 Earthquake Appeal, Freepost 232690, PO Box 12140, Thorndon, Wellington 6144
the man in black fled across the desert and the gunslinger followed
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