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silneldor
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Dec 28 2012, 6:16pm
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 , and i am glad you had a good rain down there, the makings of a bumper crop of wildflowers i hope in the spring:).
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Altaira
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Dec 28 2012, 6:30pm
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** Puts out 'self-serve' sign. Happy New Year, 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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Kimi
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Dec 28 2012, 7:26pm
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An early Happy New Year to all
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Wishing you all much happiness and fulfilment, and the company of loved ones.
It's been an amazing year for me, and I'm not sure that my feet have yet touched the ground. :) I'm looking forward to continuing my own small adventure in the year ahead.
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Rosie-with-the-ribbons
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Dec 28 2012, 8:09pm
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Wow, with that break of Christmas in between and having time off, I totally lost time.
Indeed, what a year it has been!
Finished my first year of my study (a bit boring, but it took a lot of work).
And I went to New Zealand for the Hobbit premiere! That was the absolute high light of the year!
No special plans for this weekend, visiting mum and dad. Nothing planned for New Years Eve, for I have to look all fresh and young when I turn a year older on New Years Day (what a day to celebrate a birthday).
Have a wonderful time! I'm going to sip on some champagne from that amazing fountain you have!
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silneldor
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Dec 28 2012, 9:15pm
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Happy New Year to you! ...I just woke up from me nap. I feel like me again.
St Peter's was open so they had to go there because Mountain Creek delayed opening (tomorrow) and that was out for us.
The wife (she is closer and will retrieve them) and i just got word they are pooped already. Of course i gave them a word or two about me climbing the hill all day with my American Flyer when i was their age lol.
Stay warm by the fire now Ginger and partake of a little hot cider;). May the new year hold promise.
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Greenwood Hobbit
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Dec 28 2012, 10:46pm
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Just finishing some rather smooth merlot, having returned from my second viewing, with friends, of The Hobbit - well, except for the first twenty minutes or so (gnash gnash) because of traffic delays. At least we arrived in time for the Misty Mountains song - that gives me goosebumps on my goosebumps. Ah well, I'll just have to go and see it again, won't I? (and again, and again...) have a good weekend, and I hope the New Year brings some better weather for all those dealing with floods, blizzards etc etc.
Cheers, all!
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Dec 29 2012, 1:37am
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Long time no see. I hope all is going well for you.
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dernwyn
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Dec 29 2012, 3:20am
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I was just singing that a short time ago!
I missed Fiesta - was hurriedly finishing things at work at noon today, then rushed home to help the eldest pack and then get her off on the train.
Then had to prepare for a "party" this evening - a pot-luck at the home of our music director (who also gives piano and voice lessons), with the "entertainment" being each of her students performing. (I'm in her "Digital Divas" group, six gals on digital pianos, and we did an awesome Pachelbel's Canon.)
So I'll get some water for tea boiling, a cup of Earl Grey would be nice now.
And yes, what a 2012 it's been, bring on 2013!
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dernwyn
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Dec 29 2012, 3:24am
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That makes an excellent toast!
And we'll eagerly wait for your descriptions of your upcoming grand adventure!
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dernwyn
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Dec 29 2012, 3:25am
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A very happy New Year to you, Evey!
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And may it be filled with music - and Who knows what else! 
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dernwyn
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Dec 29 2012, 3:27am
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Snow in Texas - that's always a wonder! Stay safe in it!
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dernwyn
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Dec 29 2012, 3:30am
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how, as we get older, the years go by so much faster?
*raises cup* Here's to 2013, may the bad times rush past and the good times linger!
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dernwyn
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Dec 29 2012, 3:32am
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to see The Hobbit: with a grandkiddie! I hope you do get to see it on the big screen again, the second time around it's even better!
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dernwyn
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Dec 29 2012, 3:34am
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Looks like you'll be getting a few more inches of snow this weekend! Are you still working at the library?
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dernwyn
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Dec 29 2012, 3:39am
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Ooh, yeah, he is going to be sore, better make sure he tosses himself in a warm tub to ease those muscles up for the meet!  Wish him well from me!
We got a few inches of snow Wednesday evening, made a messy and slow commute home from my Dad's, then came rain around midnight and left naught but a few snow-piles! Can one snowboard down a molehill? 
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dernwyn
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Dec 29 2012, 3:41am
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a wonderful year for adventures, hasn't it!
And I keep hearing that song..."The greatest adventure, is what lies ahead..." I suppose there are worse earworms!
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dernwyn
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Dec 29 2012, 3:43am
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is New Year's Day? Nice! What kind of celebration are you planning?
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dernwyn
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Dec 29 2012, 3:45am
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That doesn't count, you know, not seeing it from the very beginning. Yes, you definitely must have a FULL "second" viewing. And third, and fourth, and...
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Elizabeth
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Dec 29 2012, 4:43am
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We'll celebrate the new year on a plane bound for Auckland! We'll be in NZ from Jan. 2 till 25, with stops in Rotorua, Wellington, the Marleborough area, Christchurch, a 3-day drive down the west cost of South Is. from Greymouth to Queenstown, Q'town, and Te Anau.
We're looking forward to moots with TORnsibs Starling, Roheryn, NZ Strider, and perhaps others, and are grateful for some terrific tips we got in the Merry Christmas thread below.
I promise to check in when I can! Meanwhile, Happy New Year to all!
Join us NOW in the Reading Room for detailed discussions of The Hobbit, July 9-Nov. 18!
Elizabeth is the TORnsib formerly known as 'erather'
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Eledhwen
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Dec 29 2012, 9:00am
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A year used to be much longer, I'm sure!
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Xanaseb
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Dec 29 2012, 12:37pm
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happy almost new year people :D I'm late (once again)... but I suppose a wizard's never late etc. ;)
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These past weeks have been quite roller-coaster-y for me.. ups and downs abound.
Watching the Hobbit of course is always an UP
But, many stressful things came to bite me and so on hehe. BUT I'm fine fine, and loved reading people's New Year posts :)
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Xanaseb
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Dec 29 2012, 12:39pm
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Make sure you have fun!
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Greenwood Hobbit
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Dec 30 2012, 12:46am
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Missed Bilbo's patchwork dressing gown...
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I think I feel a sewing project coming on... heh heh! Have fallen in love with Bag End all over again, too.
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Roheryn
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Dec 30 2012, 8:23am
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*wanders in, sees bar unattended, helps self to bottle of champagne, scampers off*
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Cheers to almost-2013!
Okay, I just have to say it...love AUJ as much as all three LotR movies, I've been maturely discussing the movie with my mom, Mr. Ro, neighbors, friends, etcetera, but I just have to get this off my chest...
THORIN IS HOT!!!!
Okay, sorry, my inner fangirl feels much better now. :-)
*sips champagne demurely*
Now, where was I?
*wanders off to go feed chickens*
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Roheryn
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Dec 30 2012, 8:25am
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Hope your adventures to get here are all of the Expected kind, and we're sure looking forward to seeing you!
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