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Arandiel
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Dec 7 2012, 5:38pm
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Oh, that is so awesome Annael! Another round of whatever everyone's having to celebrate Dr. Annael!
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Annael
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Dec 7 2012, 5:38pm
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oh, and I'm seeing the Hobbit on the 18th
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in 3D - don't know what the fps is for our local theater that only just went digital recently.
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Altaira
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Dec 7 2012, 5:40pm
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Slightly busy are we, Arandiel?
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Woah! No wonder you need to motivate your kids to help. You have a whopping load of activities planned there! That's part of what makes the holidays fun, though.
Enjoy the preparations and the movie when you see it! 
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Arandiel
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Dec 7 2012, 5:41pm
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I think that's one of the things fueling the excitement around here
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I read TH to my two a couple years back, before they had any of the movie images in their minds. Utterly failed to get through the LOTR books before the Hobbit movies, but we will, eventually.
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Arandiel
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Dec 7 2012, 5:45pm
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And much success to you, and your patients, in your chosen field!
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Arandiel
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Dec 7 2012, 5:47pm
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*twitch* just a bit! But it's a good busy,
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my favorite time of year!
Thanks, Altaira!
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Lily Fairbairn
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Dec 7 2012, 5:50pm
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Well done! How good of The Hobbit to come along just as you deserve a celebration
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Lily Fairbairn
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Dec 7 2012, 5:52pm
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It's just the one sheet, with the photo edged with stylized poinsettias beside a panel with "Merry Christmas" and our names. I will probably jot a few words on the back of each one, though. Like "May the hair on your feet grow ever longer" 
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Lily Fairbairn
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Dec 7 2012, 5:56pm
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I'm impressed! How wonderful to get such a positive reaction. Good luck on the book---but yes, you deserve to party a bit first
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Eventides
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Dec 7 2012, 5:56pm
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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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Ardamírë
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Dec 7 2012, 6:00pm
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Next weekend will be so different and I cannot wait! Hope you enjoy the HFR 3D!
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Eventides
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Dec 7 2012, 6:01pm
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Haha, a couple of friends. :)
Thanks, and I hope you have a great weekend, too! :)
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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."
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.'"
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grammaboodawg
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Dec 7 2012, 6:03pm
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Well... within *twitching* distance! I think I'll snag a chocolate milkshake in celebration :D
I've got my ticket (#001) for the midnight show and will be hosting the line party! OMG! I'll be wearing my Wraith costume... which will be toasty-warm in this mid-December winter Michigan weather. THEN I'll be taking Friday off to recover AND go see it again; then at the IMAX on Saturday; then again on Sunday (already have all those tickets!) Whither then I cannot say ;)
I will also be going the the Lord of the Rings Marathon tomorrow (Saturday the 8th) at my local theatre! That was such a great thing they've done. Get primed and slavering-ready to go!
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend... and thank Altaira :) Sorry BG and you must work, but it will make your first viewing all the more tasty after beting torn-tured like that! :)
HUGS!
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
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Dec 7 2012, 6:03pm
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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."
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.'"
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grammaboodawg
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Dec 7 2012, 6:05pm
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That's fantastic! WOW! So much work for such a long time. It must be surreal to think you're finally finished! WELL DONE! :D
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
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Auxerre
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Dec 7 2012, 6:07pm
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Annael -- very, very, very sincere congratulations to you!!! What a wonderful accomplishment, and what an amazing journey for you! I remember when you were thinking of doing it, and all that it entailed. It's been a real pleasure that you have shared portions of your work with me (Arjuna!!! *swoon*), and I could not be happier for your achievement.
All the very best to you in your future endeavours!!!!!!
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grammaboodawg
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Dec 7 2012, 6:07pm
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Really!!??!! How cool is that!?
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You know I'll forget by then... but my well wishes are nonetheless :) I hope you have a great day AND that it includes TUBS of ICE CREAM!
Cheers... and it's SO great to see you :D
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grammaboodawg
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Dec 7 2012, 6:10pm
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Oh Wow! Congratulations, Annael! :D
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Here's to you and ALL your hard work! I'm so glad you had people in the room who appreciate how awesome you are :)
Congratulations again, m'dear! WELL DONE, DOC! :D
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Annael
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Dec 7 2012, 6:10pm
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So nice to see you! And thanks!
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Altaira
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Dec 7 2012, 6:12pm
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it's nice to hear you're following you tradition of seeing it multiple times. I am too (just not quite as many as you, I think).
Have a blast at the midnight show and leading the Line Party. I can't think of a better person to lead one than you, dear lady.
Happy Hobbit!!  
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"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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Annael
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Dec 7 2012, 6:13pm
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it's a huge boost in self-confidence for sure. I'm telling all my friends who got through the program but are now wondering if it's worth the extra time & money to do the dissertation "DO IT. YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT."
Thanks! I've been amazed as well at how happy people are for me. I kinda thought most people had a negative attitude about PhDs, but such has not been the case in the people who know me!
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Altaira
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Dec 7 2012, 6:13pm
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** Puts out 'self-serve' sign. Have a great week leading up to The Hobbit, 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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Eventides
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Dec 7 2012, 6:15pm
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Congratulations, Dr. Annael! :D
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That's awesome! :D
Have a great weekend, and congrats again!
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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."
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.'"
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Auxerre
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Dec 7 2012, 6:15pm
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It was a long time in coming, wasn't it, gramma?
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Remember standing in that huge ballroom in Hollywood, seeing all our heroes up on the stage, glittering like jewels with their Oscars held high? Remember chanting "Let The Hobbit Happen!" until we were hoarse? Remember the postcard campaign? It all seems like a lifetime ago, yet, when I watch the trailers for The Hobbit, Middle Earth becomes as immediate and real as the ground I'm standing on. Shortly we'll be watching PJ's Christmas gift to us all (and yes, I've got about that many viewings lined up, too!!), but to me, the real gift is that this return to Middle Earth has re-kindled friendships and brings back the same love, excitement, and pure joy that we share in our little community (and you know what I'm talking about). TORn and the LOTR films introduced me to a community that ultimately brought me some of the very best experiences and now memories of my entire life.
gramma, I'm glad you're with me.
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