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Ashlyn
My name is a combination of my last and middle names. I’m from
Dahlonega, GA, which is northeast of Atlanta.
I joined the fanclub after FOTR came out in 2001 and soon thereafter
began lurking, with an occasional post. I still “listen” more than I
talk. Most of the time I can be found lurking on the ME board with
occasional visits here.
I’ve loved LOTR since I first read it (over 30 years ago!). Might as
well admit it – I’m (cringe) - old enough to know better but still
too young to care! My hobbies are reading, cooking and music
(country, southern gospel, 70-80’s rock and some jazz). I also play
bass guitar for a local gospel quartet. I love cats, horses and dogs.
Avondster
I am Avondster, hi everyone. This feels like group therapy. I am a
young dentist's assistant from the Netherlands, have done the Musical
Performance Academy for two years but had to stop because of the money
issue...
I hope to start studying English Language and Literature next year, so
I'll one day be as gifted with this language as most of you are.
Writing is my greatest passion, most of my stuff I post on Middle-Earth.
I have been a Tolkien fan for ten years, doesn't sound like much to
most of you probably but it's almost half of my life. Have been on
these Boards for some two years.
My most beloved character of all time is Merry, whom I have loved from
the moment I read him. Most of my writings strangely seem to be
revolving mostly around him.
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Belladonna Took
Hi
all! I am BelladonnaTook. I live in Rensselaer,NY. I work full time for
the NYS Education Dept and I go to college part time at night. Finding
the fan club boards was one of the best things to happen to me as I
finally found others that share my love of LOTR and Tolkein.
((((all))))
Bregalad
I’m a male of the hippie generation , born in China of Russian descent
and grew up in California, but have lived in Arizona the last eleven
years. I first read The Hobbit more than 25 years ago (was mostly a sci
fi guy before that) and have re-read it and LOTR many times since. I
love all things LOTR, but picked my handle because I am a nature lover
and just slightly younger than Treebeard (I think). I love
reading, astronomy, travel, nature and especially music (various
including opera), but especially rock.
I first posted here in August 2003, but had lurked since I became a
member back in January 2003 not long after TTT came out. Thanks to the
boards, I have found so many interesting websites it makes me dizzy
(and busy). I love the Scrapbook most of all (proud to have made a few
small contributions) and am awed by the talent that is displayed by our
fellow boarders. Although I don’t post as much as some, I try to keep
up with everything that is going on, although these new boards are a
real challenge. I have met a number of Ringers in my area and we have
done some fun stuff together. The fellowship (no pun intended) on these
boards is inspiring and I feel like I am part of a real community (of
all ages), which hopefully will endure for a long time.
Now that the sappy part is over with, a round of pints (of beverage of
choice) on me (well, not literally)!!!
C
Captain Peregrine
I am, as I said, Captain-Peregrine, formally just Peregrine. Promotted
myself over the long migration! I am formally of the Grey Havens--they
have nice roosts there, and most of you people remember me, even after
this long trek to our new Port Pony...uh...I mean, *clears throat* the
Prancing Pony. hehe.
Celedor
Hello! I'm from southeastern Wisconsin, and I've been a Lord of the
Rings fan for most of my life. In addition to reading, I like to hike,
canoe, fish, cook, and play piano. If you don't see me on the message
boards for a while, I may be working on some massively important
project, part of a plot for world domination! On the other hand, I may
just be outside playing.
Crashdummy
*crickets chirp in the background*
Crashdummy is the unofficial mascot of the new Prancing
Pony. He is a stuffed non-person propped in the corner, and hence has
little to say.
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Delphinium Took
Great, a chance to talk about my precious self
*gollum* *gollum*. Or should I say "selves?" :-)
I'm a Charter Member, a Tolkien fan since my tumultous teen years
(1970's--ever seen Ice Storm?) . I fell in love with PJ's vision of
Middle Earth, the dark beauty of it all. I felll so in love that I
travelled all the way to New Zealand to celebrate the premiere of ROTK!
New Zealand is beyond description. If you get a chance to go, go!
I don't post that often, as I have a busy family life with three young
hobbits underfoot, a cat, and a husband, who is an incarnation of
Samwise. I am an emerging artist (emerging from what? to what? one
wonders). I have also been known to write a bit of poetry, and I love
to sing and listen to music (baroque vocals these days). I read a lot
and do a mountain of laundry every week....right now I'm reading a
history of science, a science fiction novel, and Joyce's Portrait of
the Artist as a Young Man.
We live near Boston. I hope to see some of you there.
Dinledhwen
*whispers* Since my name Dinledhwen means Quiet Elf Maiden I tend to
whisper sometimes when I post. In the RW I'm a very quiet person who
fell in love with the LOTR by the time TTT came out. I discover the
boards through the kindness of an Uncle who let me use his computer
before I got one of my own.
As you can see by my avatar that my favorite character is Legolas and
all things elvish which I have written two stories and several poems
and drabbles about.
Doctor Gamgee
I am Dr.G, and my wife (Mrs.Dr.G) and I had the LOTRBoard's first
child (G-Minor). I am a college professor of music, and
my major was Vocal Performance. I have sung about 28 roles in operas
and musicals, and currently am directing a production of 'Into the
woods' with a local community theater group. I also love to bake, and
write limericks. So far, I have put the Fellowship of the Ring into
verse (which is archived at the Scrapbook for use in blackmailing me
should I decide to run for public office), and am working on Book III
from TTT.
I love to have good discussions, which I hope these new boards will
help to keep them current, but also just like getting to talk to folks
about nothing in particular. I have been a member since before the
first movie came out, and have learned a great deal about the books and
films from my fellow 'Ringers'.
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Elenna
Hello,
(((Everyone))). I'm Elenna1 formerly
elenna. Is there anything more beautiful than the night sky lit up with
stars? Makes me sound rather like an elf, but I'm a Hobbit all the way.
I just missed the charter membership by a couple of weeks....but before
I feel too sorry for myself there, due to the location of my home and
distance to towns with theaters and the holiday schedule (I'm married
to a pastor) we almost missed seeing FOTR in the theater at all. I
first came on the boards about two years ago now...being rather shy, I
lurked a lot. I have been on much more consistently for the past year,
but post more on ME. I love the friends and family I have found in the
fan club.
I had read The Hobbit a few times before I was married. My hubby
had this really neat hard cover set of LotR and a copy of The
Silmarillion. I had to read these books! We'll celibrate our 26th
anniversary this coming week. So, I guess I read the books twenty-some
years ago for the first time. Makes me a bit of an old-timer I guess. I
fell in love with the character of Frodo...there is so much depth
there. He is my 'all' as far as the stories are concerned....and yes, I
loved Frodo before I ever saw Elijah Wood.
I grew up in Wisconsin. We currently reside in the middle of
Kansas. I work with 'gifted' students and have been accused of foisting
Tolkien's works on unsuspecting children....they love it!
Elfriend67
Hello! This is one of the few places I could ever admit
this. I didn't know the movies were being made until I went to
the movies one day (I have no idea what I was there to see) and saw the
FOTR trailer. I burst into tears right then and there. I
didn't even realize how badly I wanted someone to do it and I could
tell right away that they had really done it! As the fellowship
made that famous hero pass between the boulders one by one, I could
name all the characters immediately as if they were playing themselves!
Mom read the books to me when I was 5 and I read them for myself the
first time when I was 8. I only wish Mom could have seen the
films. I know what she would have said, "That Orlando Bloom has a
pretty smile, doesn't he?" and she'd blush like she was 12.
I'm a designer, using Photoshop as my chief tool. I am also a
writer. I live in North Carolina with my cats, Snitch &
Quaffle and my husband who is basically another large cat.
Elvellon Ringsbane
Suilad, mellyn. I am Elvellon Ringsbane, I name I bear courtesy of
Lothithil; it is a name she gave to Frodo in her (wonderful) tale
Beyond the Sea. I joined the Fan Club in July 2002, and discovered the
message boards shortly thereafter. My first encounter with the works of
Tolkien was through the BBC Radio Productions of the Hobbit and The
Lord of the Rings, both of which I enjoyed tremendously. In January
’02, before I had read the books, I went for my first viewing of The
Fellowship of the Ring and have been a profoundly devoted fan ever
since. Since then I have read the Lord of the Rings twice, as well as
The Hobbit and The Books of Lost Tales, and am now working on the Lays
of Beleriand. The history of the early ages of Middle Earth, and
especially of Númenor, is of great interest to me.
Inspired by the films and the writings on this board, I began my own
poetic endeavors and discovered I had a talent for writing. Much of my
poetry was posted on the old boards and is now in the scrapbook. I am
also at work on a fan fiction, which has become much longer and more
involved than I planned (these things seem to have a tendency to do
that). Though it is nowhere near finished at present, I hope to post
for you someday ( or a link, depending on how far my imagination goes.)
My enjoyments include sword fighting, archery, wood and leather
working, drawing, writing and gardening. If I had the time and means, I
would also study iron working and horsemanship. I am currently pursuing
an education in the Classics, and find the ancient authors fascinating!
The greatest blessing in my life has been finding these boards. I have
grown so much as a part of this Fellowship – thank you all for being
here, and for staying through his difficult move. And special thanks to
Varda: after Tolkien and the films, you have been my chief source of
inspiration. (Though Linaewen, Lothithil, Frodo Baggins, and many
others have added much as well!) Many thanks.
Elvenstar - see Rider
of the Rohirrim
Evermind
"Well, I'm back. "
As most of you will know, my name is Evermind (aka Blondie, Gollum,
Legolas's Daughter, Hobbit feet, or Kat.) I'm 15, and I live in New
Zealand - in a little town not too far from Hobbitton. I play soccer,
act, write silly LOTR poems and ride horses. I've been a Tolkien fan
since my mum read me the Hobbit when I was about four. My favourite
characters are Gandalf, Eowyn, Gollum and Shadowfax, along with almost
everyone else.
That's about it I guess, It's great to meet so many new people! Mae
govannen mellyn nin!
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Fan Forever
Hello everyone, I am FanForever, without the space since we moved to
the new boards… I am from Montréal (that’s in Quebec, Canada),
the single mother of a lovely little girl I adopted more than 8 years
ago, and I work mainly from home as a free-lance translator (from
English into French). I was introduced to the LOTR in French at
16 (a long time ago), and I remember I used to go walk alone in the
woods at fall, the bright yellow leaves and white trunks of the tall
birches all around me like my own little Lothlorien. I only
discovered (dared to read, in fact) Mr. Tolkien’s original work 2 years
ago, shortly after the release of FOTR. Needless to say I was
literally stunned by the music and imagery of his language and his
world, so different from the French (and I had been already under the
spell for 20 years!).
I was struck by lightning when FOTR came out, I could not eat or stop
crying for 3 days. *Something* had happened to me, I was
literally shocked, it was a dream come true, but so much more than
that, a world coming into life before my very eyes. So of course
I wanted to know *more* and I found the boards in 2001 just after the
first movie was out. But what I found surpassed my wildest dreams, I
discovered a whole community of people as passionate as I am, and with
whom I could actually share my passion very concretely, writers and
scholars and artists and even scientists (having a thought for our late
A, for those who have known him). I never dreamed of finding
that. Entering this community literally changed my life, in more
ways than I ever expected. Since then I have met with other
ringers in Canada and in the US, who have become instant friends, some
of them for life, tried to write some poetry (for lack of any other
word) and I still try to contribute to the boards as much as my busy
life (and the new format, sigh) allows it, mostly by commenting on
others’ posts and inklings, sometimes by starting a new “philosophical”
thread… :-) (thanks folks for putting up with my stuff). But I have
been visiting the boards at least twice a day, if not more, since
December 2001, and I am glad we have the Scrapbook to keep the flame
alive, thanks, Primula, you are doing a fantastic job.
We have had our ups and downs, but I do hope this community will last
long, and that however the means we use, we will continue to share our
passion for many many years to come. (((fan club & posters)))
Faramirgirl
Hello I am
faramirgirl. I am a
single mother of three grown boys. I am in college, majoring in criminal justice and sociology. I am wanting to be
a victim advocate and help abused women and children. Upon finishing
school I am hoping to move out of Kentucky, I really don't know where I
want to go but I want to go to a bigger city. I think for what I want
to
do I really need a big city.
I had gotten into "The Lord of the Rings" when my oldest son had
gotten out of jail. I had taken him to dinner and then to the movies,
his choice was "The twin towers." Well I had decided to go and see the
movie with him. While I had really enjoyed the movie, but was so lost
in what the meaning of what the show was about, so after the show I had
asked my son and he had told me to see the first one "The
Fellowship of the Ring" and he also told me about the books. I
first read "The Hobbit" and then "The Lord of the Rings". I had all of
the books read and the first movie watched before the third one came
out, so when I went to see "The Return of the King" I understood the
story.
I don't remember when I had joined "The Lord of the Ring"
messageboard, but I have enjoyed being here and meeting all of you.
I've had some really nice friendships with many of you. I hope to be
able to
meet many of you. I have really enjoyed the movies and still so very
much enjoy the movies, for me they hold so many meanings that
holds so true in today's world. What I liked the most was the way many
races had formed a friendship and worked together for a common
goal.
Firiel
I live just outside of Austin, Texas. (I've
lived in the Austin area all my life, and at this particular house for
20 years...we don't move around alot, obviously.) I've been hooked on
LOTR ever since I first read the Hobbit when I was 10. I read LOTR when
I was 13, and then the Silmarillion and Unfinished Tales a year later.
(I've read both LOTR and The Hobbit over 25 times...I lost count after
25.
)I very much like the depth of history you can find in the stories of
Middle Earth, kind of a rich tapestry of stories and legends. I joined
the fan club the week I found out about it - November of 2001, I think.
As for me...I'm the second oldest of 9 children, the oldest is 24,
the youngest 6; all of us still living at home. We're homeschooled, and
three of us have graduated high school. I work three part time jobs -
as a stable hand, janitor of a church, and helping a sweet handicapped
lady down the road, so I'm pretty busy. I check the boards everyday,
but can't always post, as I have to share internet time with all my
other siblings and my parents. (Not that I mind - I have a great family
and wouldn't trade them for anything. We're very close.)
In my spare time, I like to ride my horse, Remark. (He's an
Arabian.) I enjoy reading, especially C.S. Lewis, Sir Walter Scott,
George MacDonald, and Charles Dickens. ( I read lots of other stuff -
that's just what's coming to mind right now.) I do a lot of handcrafts
when I can find time - sewing, knitting, weaving, spinning. I cook
alot, especially baking bread; and I love music. I am very partial to
soundtracks, and celtic music. I play the flute and sing, too. And when I'm not doing that, I try
to hang out here!
One thing I've grown to really like about these mbs, is the inklings.
When I first came here, I didn't see how anyone could write a story
based on LOTR, without ruining the "sacred canon", so to speak. I was
very pleasantly surprised, however with the high quality literature
written by the folks here, and have become somewhat of an "Inkling
Addict". Thanks to all of you writers!
Frodosmiss
Greetings from the midwest! I'm Frodosmiss and I hail from North
Dakota. I am married to a wonderful man and have
two beautiful daughters who keep me happy, humble, and tired out.
I read The Hobbit when I was in 9th grade and was given a set of the
trilogy shortly thereafter. I read the books then, but remembered
very little about them. PJ reintroduced me to the stories and his
movies have entranced me...some say I am obssessed?! The films
moved me in a way I can't describe, but I know that I don't have to
when I'm amongst fellow Ringers! I am impressed with the talents
and dedication of others who frequent the boards and I look forward to
reading posts whenever I can. There lessons to be learned from
the books, the movies, the characters, and from each other and I thank
you all for what you teach me when I visit Middle Earth and the
Prancing Pony!
Frodowannabe
I am the mother of two young hobbits. I'm a 6th grade teacher, and this
is my first day off for the summer (yeay!). In fact, the "changing of
the boards" couldn't have happened at a worse time for me- what with
report cards, 6th grade graduation (a big deal at our school!), and the
end-of-the-year staff party at my own house, I haven't really had time
to deal with Middle Earth yet. But I digress... now I'm here and ready
to figure this out.
What else do you want to know about me? I was introduced to LOTR by
Peter Jackson. I went to see FOTR about a month after it came out. I
decided to read the book because I didn't want to wait two more years
to find out how the story ended. I read it quickly, and fell in love.
I've since read it several more times, and have become, well... you
know- obsessed! I've been a Ringer for a little more than 3 years. I
didn't know there were others like me until I found these (i.e. the
old) message boards in January. I lurked for about 6 weeks, before
figuring out how to join in.
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gentle-giant
When I first
joined this Fellowship - it was
still hosted by Decipher ... remember THOSE guys?!? - all the obvious,
LOTR-related board-names were already taken and, since I'm not a
purist, I couldn't come up with one off the top of my head / while
registering. So ... I borrowed the name of one of my favorite musical
groups, a British band called Gentle Giant. Within me, that name had
always instilled a sense of wonder and fantasy ... and so it seemed
appropriate enough for use as a board-name here.
I'm certainly one of the older members - never mind exactly HOW
old! - and, for what it's worth, I live in a humble cave - along with
gentler-half and gentlest-third - in Lafayette, Indiana.
As with many people, the works of both JRRT and PJ have, on
occasion, beckoned me; to delve ever-deeper into the realm of my own
imagination ... have, at times, inspired me; to make what I had
imagined more concrete by expressing it in written form.
But ... it was other members here - primarily by means of their own
expressions of creativity - who both prompted and encouraged me to
share the results of my own creativity with others.
I've not written NEARLY as prolifically as many members, but three of
my LOTR-based writings can be found in the Scrapbook ....
Also - and contrary to what many believe! - I continue working on a
non-LOTR-related fantasy novel; The Favor of the Speaking Golden. To
date, 24 chapters, nine entr'actes, and the epilogue have been
completed ... while six (?) chapters and two (?) entr'actes
remain.
Two threads related to the novel-in-progress can be found "Beyond the
Farthings" ....
Perhaps I should have taken Peter Pan as my board-name ... because
I still don't know what I want to be when I grow up! But I do know the
following: that there are few things in life I would rather do than a)
spend more time on these boards, and b) continue thinking of all of you
as friends ....
Gimli's Goat
Well, I'm the famous goat of Gimli, better known in
the real
world as Cat. I.ve been on the boards since I was only 16, so I guess you could say that I've grown up with
all these fantastic people as my support network for teenage angst -LOL!
As most of you probably know, I'm from Ireland (and dern proud of it).
It's so, so beautiful, and when you come here -as you must- look me up,
and I'll show you Middle-Earth on earth :)
I understand why people are upset with the changes. I can hardly write
an email, never mind navigate my way around this new-fangled
technology. But I want our extraordinary community to grow and
continue, and so I am spending 15 minutes writing this message and
trying to figure out how to send it.
H
Halavana
Hi all. halavana here. I'm a teacher at a public
high school in
Kansas. Been a fan of JRRT since about 1985 and on occasion write fan
fic based in Middle-earth(Barad Lomin, Tales from the Archives, etc).
HobbitNaga
I'm HobbitNaga and
am from Pittsburgh
(Pennsylvania, USA) i can't remember when i first joined, except i
think it was between the FOTR and TTT. i go to duquesne university and
am majoring in forensic science...unfortunately though, i can hardly
ever get on here. i'm VERY busy with summer classes and baby
sitting/work. right now, my major hobby is typing up all of my writings
and i hope to someday put themm on my website...but i never realized
how much i've written!
Holly Baggins
I'm Holly Baggins - I am from Lexington, South Carolina. I have been a
fan for a little over two years, and I have been posting for around a
year, which is far too short a time to live among such excellent and
admirable Ringers. I am homeschooled. I am pretty involved in my
church- I help with all the kids programs. My favorite LOTR character
is Frodo. My best friend is Asphodel, who on the old boards was known
as Princess of Mirkwood.
Horse-Lord
I
am the mother
of 2, married many years. and I have crummy health. I am the only member of
this household to be crazy for LOTR. I love coming to these boards to
read what others have to say and most especially to read the stories
and poems. I love the talent here. Unfortunately I cannot contribute.
and I really prefer lurking. I started out last year using my real name
but found that uncomfortable. I do not post often because I
have a silly habit of putting my foot in my mouth.
I
Indis
Hi,
I am Indis. I joined the Fan Club in spring and the Message boards in
autumn of 2002, but my healthy interest (some call it obsession) in
Prof Tolkien's work started in 1978 (yep, I am over 40, sigh...) when
my mum gave me The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Since I discovered
this awesome universe I have read the LotR about 25 times, The Hobbit
numerous times and the Sil and the Unfinished Tales...er, once!
I am equally fascinated by PJ's masterpiece, and the amount of joy I
get from reading Tolkien and watching Jackson is immense and I am so
grateful for it. But to meet other ringers and make friends all over
the world is really the icing on the cake.
I was born in Germany but live in beautiful Ireland since 1994,
together with my ringer-sister Elentari and our poor Dad who patiently
watches the trilogy again and again and again...and secretly plays with
the ToyBiz action figures that are scattered all over the house!
We rent out holiday cottages here in Donegal which is lovely because it
gives us a good deal of free time to follow our hobbits...er, hobbies!
It feels wonderful to be part of this great ringer family and even the
new boards could not keep me away!
Love you all!
J
Jennan O Possums
But when the moon is high
And the wind blows through the tree,
I send my quiet call...
Sweet creatures come to me.
K
Kingunderthemountain
Hello all!
I'm KUTM, aka Jonathan aka Jon. I live in South Carolina,
attending the University of South Carolina.
I lurked at the fan club boards for quite awhile before I summoned up
the courage to post, and I haven't regretted it once. I'm not
quite sure when I first posted, so I don't know when my anniversary is!
Thanks to (((you guys))) I'm working right now at Carolina
Wildlife Care and I love it! In fact, just today they taught me
how to feed baby doves. I felt like I was on ER.
L
Labs
I reside in the United States
in the State of Minnesota. I became a huge LOTR fan when we were
assigned to read 'The Hobbit'
in 8th grade. We then rented out the
whole theater and saw FOTR the day before it was due to be realeased in
theaters. That started my main obsession with LOTR(I had read FOTR
before I saw the movie). When TTT rolled around I started checking out
internet fan sites(I am still to this day in disbelief as to why on
earth I had not thought of doing that sooner). I quickly became a
member of the forums for Billy Boyd. I found the LOTR fan club after
looking at pictures from the TTT premier. There was a link or something
and I became a silent lurker for about a year before I decided to join.
Now, here I am! Unfortunently, I have not had a chance to meet up with
any of the great members of the fan club, but I am constantly on the
look out for conventions and things. I have one ringer friend who lives
7 hours from me. I am
pretty lonely and am looking forward to ringer meet ups in the future.
I have one dog whom I love to death. She is a cocker spaniel, samoyed,
and basset hound mix name Jessee. I also love music and am planning on
majoring in Music Education once I hit college. My other dream job
would be animal behavior(preferably in marine mammals). I am excited to
see what LOTR brings us in the future and am very happy to be a part of
this world wide family of LOTR fans.
Ladyhawk Baggins
LadyhawkBaggins here. I first read LOTR in 1975.
Loved it until the cartoons came out and Frodo reminded me of... never
mind, it's all a bad memory now, for Elijah Wood is Frodo indeed. I
found the boards in Jan after FOTR came out. The only thing I used my
computer for was work, looking up info on the internet, and basically
an expensive word processor. My how I have changed in so many ways. The
wonderful people on these boards have seen my through some very
difficult times, though which I would not have made it otherwise. My
heart-felt gratitude. I also found several very dear friends, whom I
never would have met because we scattered far and wide. I live in
Arizona with my sweet child, Black Beauty; she's a dog, a very old and
faithful dog. Work beckons.
Lalaith
Greetings and Salutations! I admit it...I originally joined bcause I
wanted the fan mail forwarding service. (fan mail forwarding service,
what?) Little did I know at the time where all of this would lead.
I'm a fairly active member in the rings community here in the Puget
Sound. (some of you may know me as Jojo instead, or "the twins" as my
twin sister is also strongly involved in the NW rings community) In my
short time with LOTR i've bulit an amazing children's reading garden,
experienced the Rocky Horror Ringer Show, helped to create LOTR music
videos, attend an Oscar party, create a Tolkien convention, and help
build from the ground up, One Small Garden. But outshining all of these
amazing experiences are the relationships I've have been blessed with
through joining the fanclub and other local fanclubs. You are my
treasure.
In terms of more personal things, hmmmm. I'm a single female hobbit
(with naturally curly reddish brown hair =P) *pats curls* with an
elvish name, which means laughter. I found it when I was reading the
unfinshed tales of Turin and I knew it was meant to be mine. I
currently work 2 jobs, one as a Recreational Therapist and the other at
Blockbuster. Someday I dream of only needing one job...maybe when I get
hired by WETA *snerk* My sister's the one with the talent that WETA can
use. My talent's with people...sigh. Not so tangible. No hobbitlings in
my life. No hobbit men either, for that matter, so that kinda puts a
damper on that hobbitling thing, unless by the devine conception of the
Valar. Not that it wouldn't be nice...ahem...anyway...I do do things
besides work and dream of hobbit men. I do play guitar and Irish
whistle. And I can carry a tune. And no matter where I'm driving I can
get lost. It's a talent. The bright side is that once you've been lost
some place before, you know how to get unlost. I adore horses and hope
some day of having one follow me home. I currently feed a dog and a
cat. And my greatest inspiration is my brother-in-law. He was in the
military and fell out of a helicopter on a training exercise and was
paralyzed from the waist down when he was 29 and in his 1st year of
marriage to my sis. He's 33 now and he's just had twins and he's going
to start working on getting his pilot's license. He's handcycled from
Seattle-Portland, downhill ski's on a sit-ski, and mentors other
veterans and children with spinal cord injuries. he's amazing. And now
I'm writing a novel...okay...see you on the boards!!
Leilah (Leia)
I had to change my name though. It didn't have enough letters so leia
became leilah.
Well I am Dutch and an huge tolkien fan. I have read the books tree
times now. Seen the movies .................?times. I have been a
member of the fanclub and have been writing on these boards, well the
old ones, since FOTR came in the cinema's. It feels I am as old as
Treebeard.
I am a mother of two, a boy and a girl. I always miss a lot of the
action because when I am on the boards, you are asleep. There is a
timedifference but I still love to see what messages you left and
sometimes I have to clean up the mess.
Linaewen
Greetings! I am Linaewen, a fan of LOTR and Boromir from waaaaaay back
-- more than 30 years, in fact. I joined the Fanclub and the message
boards in the early spring after the first film came out. I am a
Wisconsin Cheesehead born and raised, and currently live in Reading PA
-- but I call Pakistan my home, as I have spent 18 years of my life
there, involved in mission work, and a part of my heart is still there.
I currently work in the office of my mission sending agency, where I am
a writer/copy editor; my hubby and I hope to return overseas in a few
years. I learned I could write by sharing tales and poems of Boromir on
this board, and now I get to do that in a way that serves people in the
RW as well! Cool!
Lindorie
Hi, I'm Lindorie and I hail from the Dallas
area, having moved here from Oregon two years ago. I had never read the
LOTR books until after seeing FOTR the first time two years ago last
new years. I work as a medical office 'nurse' and have been hanging
around the boards for a little over two years. Most of the time I am a
pretty upbeat person, but this morning life has kicked me in the teeth
again so I can't come up with anything more to say. I'm gonna give
these new boards a good try because I can't afford to lose the support
system I have found here.
Lithilien Quicksilver
Ah, here I am in the Pony - which is still the Pony despite its new
look - just as I've been... I found out about
the films and the fan club when I went to Wally World to purchase a new
copy of LOTR, which I have been reading repeatedly for over 32 years
now. I have so loved this book, and all other works by the Professor
which I have read, and I went to see FOTR for my first time with great
trepidation. I felt there was more to see than could be taken in with
just one viewing, so I returned... and returned... and returned... and
well, the rest is history.
I joined the fan club during the charter days, and have met so many
wonderful folk... these films and this fellowship have changed my life
for the better in so many ways, I can never say "thank you" enough.
LordBG
I have been here since three years ago. I live in Florida (thus using
Disney/Universal passes A LOT) and have often come here to talk to
others and post a movie/DVD review (I plan on becoming a critic one
day). I recently got a new dog after losing my 5 1/2 year old
Chiuwawa last year. He is a Bichon whose name is Jammer and is a
loveable fluffball. I also enjoy(other than here and film watching)
Golf, theme parks, and bowling, dinner/lunch with friends/family. It
has been a pleasure coming to these boards during the time a wonderful
film series has been going on (LOTR,of course) and seeing it end. Many
happy moments in the future, hopefully.
Lothithil
I am 'middle-aged', single and staying that way, and I live
in Wichita Kansas, alone with two cats that are my beloved
'boyfriends'. I read, watch movies, and write. That's about it! My RW
friends think I have gone totally insane because I don't want to go out
drinking or play X-box, or otherwise discard my time. I like to think
that I have 'woken up'.
I first read the Hobbit, hmmm... in 8th grade, I think it was. I loved
it totally, but my heart has belonged to Frodo ever since I first saw
Bakshi's LOTR.
I found a copy of the Two Towers in a disused library in a hospital
during my freshman year in HS, during a period of time that would have
been far more difficult had I not had that book to escape into. I had
not yet read Fellowship, but this did not deter me. I needed Frodo's
adventures and Gandalf's wisdom. I read the summary of FOTR and turned
straight to Frodo and Sam. I must have read it 10 times before I ever
turned to the first half of the book! Soon after I took a job and
bought Fellowship of the Ring. I have been in love ever since.
I don't recall when I finally got to read Return of the King, but there
are many holes in my memory. I remember only that, even though I was
very sad at the end, I was completely thrilled that Frodo had gone with
the Elves, and that he would be rewarded thus. I still feel that
powerful elation, even now in nth- hundred reading of them.
The Sil was a surprise and an effort to read. I actually abandoned it
for a few years, knowing I wasn't ready to appriciate it for the art
that it is. Later I picked it up and sailed through. At least I know
myself well enough to judge what's good for me!
Several years ago now, I began to write a fan-fiction about Frodo
Baggins's children, and I felt awful about it and kept it hidden from
everyone. I thought I was doing a terrible thing, defiling Prof T's
magnificent work... but I wrote it anyway. I wanted to read more about
Middle-earth, and since no one else was doing it (I had not yet found
the internet or these magnificent boards) I figured I would have to
write it myself! (what an ego I have!)
I found these boards in Feburary of '02. I was overjoyed to discover
that other people wrote Fanfiction with integrity and love for Prof T's
work. Very soon I was eagerly sharing my own questionable inklings, and
the support and enthusiasm I was showered with soon bolstered my
confidence, and have made me the raving egomaniacal lunatic you now
know as Lothithil.
There is so much I could say about me, but really, it is all water
running past the prow. I am who I am, this strange lady who tries to
write funny stories and sad ones at the same time, who loves her
friends but doesn't hold them too tightly, and who dreams in Middle
earth. I don't want to be anything more than that. (smile) I am glad
that I have found you all. I have made friends here that will last all
my life, and I hope to find and keep more. There are no people like
Ringers; intellegent, kind, and passionate! Someday I hope to meet you
all!
LuLu
Hello! I am LuLu from Hong Kong. I am a 3 Year Charter Member. Lurking
most of the time.
I have heard of LOTR from my elder brother when I was still in high
school. Yet it was until PJ started shooting the film then I tried my
best to read the Books. It IS still not an easy task for me as I have
to bring along the biggest dictionary everytime I re-read them (but how
can you look up a word when you are being chased by orcs / black riders
etc.? So my English standard remain fair.)
I love the Books, the Films and the Message Boards. My favourite quote
from the Book is as stated : “The Road goes ever on and on, down from
the door where it began. Now far ahead the Road has gone, and I must
follow, if I can.” Thank you to all so talented writers here of your
postings and I will follow to whatever end you lead me.
Lyria
I've been lurking around the boards for a long time now. I
may not post often, but I'm often reading posts!
I have met quite a few wonderful people from these boards and look
forward to meeting more in the future. The boards have opened a whole
new world to me. I've been a Tolkien fan since I was around 16 and have
read the books many, many times. I love the movies as well, and even
though I have some issues with some things (the lack of a good hobbity
scouring, for example!)I know that they are a different medium. Thank
goodness for PJ et al! They are fabulous! Just think of how many new
people have been drawn to Tolkien as a result!
M
Marigold
I am
Marigold. My only name change was dropping
the 512 off my name. I live in Central CA. I got to CA by way of
Northern MI, Wisconsin, Iowa, Denver, and Southern CA. I have been
married 34+ years tomorrow; that tells how old I am. I have 3 sons and 1
daughter, and 3 granddaughters and 1 grandson. Hmmm.
My oldest son convinced me to read the books (starting with The
Hobbit) after I saw FOTR. Then I resaw FOTR. I was hooked when Frodo
stood on the beach and made his decision to go on. Obviously, my
favorite character is Frodo. I think Elijah played him wonderfully
well!
I've attended 2 Oscar parties (yes, Elijah's eyes "are" that blue
when you're only 10 feet from him), went to The Gathering in Toronto
and went to Comic Con. This has been a fun 2 years! My coworkers tease
me a bit, but they also get envious when I tell them what I've been
able to do.
I have a curio cabinet full of LOTR action figures and other
memorabilia. "Sting" proudly sits on top (my favorite momento).
Mathom
Hello! I'm Mathom,
because I love to give presents and my dwelling is rather apt to become
crowded with them. 
I've been a Tolkien fan since the 1960s (so I'm old) and I'm a
charter member of the official movie Fan Club. I don't like to say much
about myself except that I'm from Pennsylvania, lived in Massachusetts
for over 20 years, and right now I'm living in Oxford, England, home of
J.R.R. Tolkien and LOTR! If you're planning a visit to Oxford, send me
a PM so we can set up a moot at the Eagle and Child. If you want,
I'll give you my Tolkien tour of Oxford!
Mousechief
Hi everybody! I'm called mousechief, or sometimes just mouse, and I've
been a Middle-Earth addict since I was 10 and read The Hobbit. I am
originally from Ontario, Canada, lived 8.5 years in Northern
California, and am currently studying 3D animation in New Zealand,
where it rains a lot. I've been on the boards for over a year, i think,
simply because I didn't know where to look for them. I have a charter
fanclub membership which was given to me for Christmas by my parents,
who are also ringers, in a smaller way. Besides books, I love
music(especially jazz, maritime/folk, and oldies aka swing and big band
and rock and roll, though i also enjoy some punk/ska like Relient K and
Five Iron Frenzy). I enjoy painting, and fencing too.
MrsFrodoBaggins
Suilad!
The former Mrs Frodo here. I've been a
Ringer since 1976, when a high school English teacher turned me on to
Tolkien's world. At college I majored in music theory and composition;
minored in creative writing. Moved onto the organ bench my sophomore
year and have been on organ benches in various churches all 26 years
since. Belonged to the American Tolkien Society for a long time.
When I heard somebody was trying to put TLofR on film, I paid the web
site a courtesy call, wished them well and put it on the back burner.
Surely it couldn't be done; all that could be hoped was that the
attempt should cause as little pain as possible. I didn't even see
Fellowship 'til New Year's Day....
I remember sitting in the theater as the lights came up, frozen with
shock, drained and totally overwhelmed. All I could say through a river
of tears all the way home was, "They did it. OMG, they did it." And,
"FROOOODOOOOOOOO!"
I joined the Fan Club as a 3-yr. charter member on the last day the
choice was available (1-20-02), and have thanked Eru for it ever since.
Can't remember exactly when I ventured onto the ME board, but was
probably within the week.
I'm married (22 years) to the incredibly patient Terry and we have
a sweet teenage daughter who accompanied me to Toronto last
December. (She's champing at the bit for the next Gathering.
We're all crazy, which may explain why we have three big, rowdy Boxer
dogs in addition to two cats. Aside from writing and being online, I
like beadwork and needlework. Fave composer: Thomas Tallis. Fave bands:
Yes, Spock's Beard, Izz. Fave author: who else??? I write Inklings, the
most long-term of which, Song for the Journey, can be found in progress
in the Scrapbook ((((Prim)))). (Another chapter is coming soon, it
really is!)
Screen name has more to do with my deep identification with Frodo
than anything else (though believe me, I keep a sponge handy at all
times--new people, that means that I have to wipe up drool whenever I
dwell too much on Frodo or his portrayer. )
MrsLGreenleaf
hey i am MrsLGreenleaf. i was inlovewiththeelf
in the former board life. i have been attending the boards since
december '03. i currently live in just north of atlanta, georgia. i am
originally from kingsport, tennessee (near bristol). i didn't see FOTR
until it had been out for a couple months and since then i have
absolutely loved it. i finally read the books a couple months ago and
love those also. i cannot imagine a life w/ LOTR.
i am still in high school. i will be a senior next year and then
off to college. not quite sure what college yet, but i'm very
interesting in Bob Jones University(christian university) in
Greenville, SC and majoring in cosmotology and minoring in voice.
i love coming here and reading posts. i'm more of lurker than
poster.
N
Niphrandl
I hail from
Michigan. I am a respiratory
therapist and work in a large medical center here. I have just
relocated to a new apartment which is larger than the one I previously
lived in. My interests are crocheting and reading books.
NorthStar
Hi All
I am also (the artist formerly
known as ) NorthStar, NorthernStar and Madame NS. No, we don’ts have a
split personality, does we, preciousss?
I have been immersed in Middle Earth since January 2001, when I joined
the fanclub and the boards simultaneously, after falling in complete
and utter lust with a certain blonde elf, who shall remain nameless. I
began writing poetry and fan fiction for the LOTR universe shortly
afterward. In the next two years, I became devoted to a certain
Rohirric king ; hence the new board handle.
I live in Maine with my husband and young son, also a rabid
Ringer. Unlike me, he cheers for the bad guys. It’s a personality
defect he inherited from his father, who also eschews good for evil.
I’ve learned to live with it.
I think what fascinates me most about the Tolkien world is the huge
amount of detail in the writing and the enormous scope of what the
Professor created. It endows us all with limitless possibilities for
writing and dreaming. My life has been enriched immeasurably by the
boards and those who dwell there, including hobbit rangers, Irish
shieldmaidens, dreamy elves, surly dwarves and certain scurvy Dames who
want to steal away my king.
As they say in Maine: "Ain’t gonna happen."
O
Old Toby
Aloha, Old Toby here sending you all greeting
from my home in Hawaii. I've been a huge LOTR fan since I first read
the books in the 60's (oh my, that shows my age doesn't it?) and have
become a total LOTR geek since the films came out. I've been a charter
member of the Fan Club since...er, since before the FOTR film came
out...I have forgotten the date (oh the failing memory). I think people
assume I am of the male gender, which I am not, because of my handle,
which I picked for no particular reason. I just liked the scene with
Bilbo and Gandalf blowing smoke rings, that's all. I am one of the
founding members of the Hawaii Chapter of the Tolkien Society, called
Tol Andúnë, and joined the British Tolkien Society (I call
it the
Mother Ship) only about a year ago. I have been fortunate enough to go
on a Red Carpet tour of the film sites last year and hope to some day
return to New Zealand, truly Middle-earth indeed! Nice to meet you all
.Even though some of us are long-time posters, I think this is the
first time we've met like this with this kind of information.
onónë ... aka "little o" or just plain "o"
I joined this nutty
group January 1, 2003. I'm a music teacher with 10 students. I love it,
but don't ask me about it on Thursdays, when I teach all day. I was
homeschooled all the way through school and then went to Multnomah
Bible College, graduating May 2003. I love writing and music. I majored
in journalism, so I do some freelancing editing and graphic design.
My handle means "sister" because not only is my family extremely
important to me, but so are my brothers and sisters in Christ.
Onono
Greetings, My name is Tom but here I am known as
Onóno Laivindur(Thomas Christ's servant) and have been Knighted
Sir Ada
or to some dear friends here I am called Ada, or just Big O. Big O was
given me since I was introduced to these boards by onone, a sweet and
dear person from my hometown, Portland, Oregon. Our August 2003 Fan
Club zines got stuck together and delivered to my Post Box. Upon giving
it to her she invited me to the Prancing Pony. Divine Intervention sez
I.
I am a Fan club member for one year today, June 9th, but have been
a thrall of Prof. Tolkien since 1967 when I read The Hobbit the first
time.
I will be 50 years old this June also so I share a "Birthday" with
Frodo and the LOTR books. I also Share a real Birthday with Linaewin,
my dear Boromir friend and fellow inkling writer.
I love to read and write poems and stories and have written a few songs
as well.
The many friends here at the boards have helped me overcome many
years of depression and I love them all dearly. samwisegirl, boriel,
onone, Primula, Tinidril, Hobbitlove, Linaewin, and many many others
are the best. I owe them my joy, happiness, and life.
Orangeblossom Took
I have been a Tolkien fan since my mother read the books to me when I
was four years old. I joined the messageboards in 2000.
I am a librarian-in-training living in Louisiana.
P
Peredhil
I am live Maryland, USA although I am a transplant
from Hawai'i,
USA. I attended university in Delaware and completed both my
undergraduate and masters degrees there. I am a banker in a credit card
issuing company but all of my free time is spent reading, painting,
loving my dog and keeping up with journal writings.
I am a huge fan of the LOTR series particularly because of te depth of
thought that went into it. I am fascinated by the languages and culture
that is meticuliously built throughout the books. I have read FOTR, TTT
and ROTK and have enjoyed the PJ films as well. This is my first time
participating in a message board format, but I joined after lurking for
a bit and realizing the thoughful insights, interpretaions and emotions
coveyed about the LOTR books and films were highly enjoyable. I spend
most of my time in the middle earth board but I am glad that I ventured
out today. It's great to be amoung people who share a common love.
Peregrine - see Captain Peregrine
Primula
I started with all
of this back when I first heard someone was going to
be making a live-action movie of LOTR, it having been a favorite book
since grade school. I had first been exposed to Tolkien's work through
the Rankin-Bass animated "Hobbit," the first record I ever bought for
myself with money I earned for that purpose (yes, a vinyl record - I
date myself!). I still have that record, among my now rather
vast collection of LOTR stuff.
With my husband, TrebleMaker, aiding me I hunted around the net - I
didn't even
know how to send an email then - and began lurking on the new (then
only one) fanclub
board. I finally got up the courage to post on it the November before
FOTR came out and now, years later I'm still here. I've renewed my
writing and painting skills, traveled, met other folks from the boards
and generally had a Great Adventure. I've been moderating since
TTT and also run the LOTRfanclub Scrapbook, our community
archive of creative writings, contests and all sorts of other
things. TrebleMaker and I host the fanclub community's current
online home.
I have three young Ringers of my own underfoot, love poetry and
gardening and am the librarian
for a private Christian elementary school. I reside in western
Oregon (the Shire!) where the sunshine always comes mixed with
rain, and the grass is always greener on both sides of the fence.
Pyewacket
My "handle" in most places, is Pyewacket, or a variation
of the spelling, or Pyewacketwizard---it's funny, I have the LOTR fan
club to thank as my inspiration to learning computers to begin
with--prior to that, I was computer illiterate, but one had to join the
club on-line so----gave myself a crash course and learned all by my
little self--Now of course, I'm addicted to computers--but alas, still
don't have one of my own, so I rely on the computers at the library or
go to an internet place. I have Peter Jackson to thank for my
being a die-hard LOTR fan now--although I had read the books in High
School--and that was a long, long time ago, in a galaxy far, far, away
(oops--wrong story)--it was his movies that have inspired me to re-read
them again, and again, and again---In "real Life" I'm a photographer,
but also a writer, artist, and craftsperson--in other words, a
Renaissance person who's into everything!!
Q
Queen of
Gondor
My name is Queenie, at least, that’s
what everyone calls me online. I have only loved the books since
early 2002, but I read them as much as I can. I’m one of the
younger ones on the boards, but I have been hanging around them for
about 6 years, which is pretty cool to think about. I would love
to be a film director, and I plan on studying it out of high school.
And I love everyone on the boards, who are definitely considered to be
my home away from home family.
R
Rider of the Rohirrim (Elvenstar)
Hi I'm Rider_of_the_Rohirrim I was on the Old MB for
a little
over a year and it is rather hard to adjust to the new layout. I was
known as Elvenstar on the old boards and I live in Cottage Grove MN.
I take horseback ridding lessons twice a week (Sun and Wed) and that is
my fav thing to do other then watch, read, and discuss LOTR of course!
Rosie
I'm
Rosie... and I've been here since the beginning of the first age! I
met my husband, Icarus through the Message Boards. We were married and
now have two wonderful sons together. We have a house-full
with 6 other children (3 boys and 3 girls). I was a free lance writer
for the LOTR Fan Club magazine and a commisioned artist, but mostly a
stay-at-home mom. Icarus works as (among other things) a
reservist with the US Navy. We relocated to New Jersey, then to
Colorado where we now reside. I
enjoy gardening (Yay, my tomatoes have their first fruits on them!)
remodeling our new/old home, and looking forward to more moots!
Ruby
Hi, I'm Ruby and although I've been lurking around the old boards for
awhile I have only posted there about twice. Anyways, I'm a elementary
education student at the UofA in Canada and minoring in early childhood
education, for some unknown reason I have decided that I would like to
teach kindergarten. So hopefully when I'graduate that
will happen. I have also been working at a daycare for the past several
years which has been fun as well as challenging at times.
Ruby Sandybanks
Hi I'm Ruby_Sandybanks(A.K.A. Ruby). I
have been
on since October of 2004. I live in St. Paul Park Minnesota. I am part
of the Science Club at my school (since science is my second
obsession). I love music. In fact I hope that someday I will a famous
singer. Well, that's me, Ruby, hope to see you around the boards.
S
Simpetarwen
I was introduced to the trilogy in 1967 by my music theory teacher and
was hooked. I so hated the animated movies of the 70s (though I
would've liked to see George Harrison as Gandalf - haha!), I was
terrified to hear some guy in NZ was filming the trilogy. I couldn't
see how there could possibly be a decent rendition - I have never been
so glad to be proved wrong; PJ got it exactly right!
I was writing my thesis when FOTR came out so did not allow myself to
go see it until the thesis was turned in at the end of January. I
immediately came online and found the fanclub, but being somewhat shy
(what's that raucous laughter I hear?), I waited to join until exactly
1 day after the deadline to be a charter member (because I didn't want
my RW name on the credits and was too dumb to consider putting my
handle on instead). So I've been a member since then and prefer the
silliness of the PP as a creative outlet to all the cerebration in my
life, though I do lurk at ME and have been known to swoon at the
Fellowship board now and then. I have met many of you fine, wonderful
people of the boards and love you as if I'd known you all my life.
I chose my handle, Simpetarwen, from the Lost Tales by Tolkein. The
Soli Simpetar were the elves that lived and worked at the Grey Havens
and played their flutes along the shore - as the boats left ME I
suppose. (You always should have music for that kind of thing). Since I
love the elves and am a flutist (I studied with James Galway when he
played in the Berlin Philharmonic back in the 70s), it seemed a natural
choice. "Wen" is simply the ME (and Old English) cognate for "female"
(as in "wench") - so literally, I am "Shore Piper Elf (female)." It was
only after I had been posting a while that someone pointed out the
"arwen" in my name. So now you know the Truth: my name is simpetar +
wen, not simpet + arwen! Call me simp for short!
I am an older member of the boards (old enough to be a Red Hatter). I
am an Registered Nurse (there have always been more ads for nurses than
for flutists!) and presently work in public health (I have graduate
degrees in both Public Health and Nursing). My area of expertise is
parent-child health, having worked in Labor&Delivery, both Peds and
Neonatal Intensive Care, am an expert lactation consultant, and have
also worked/taught nursing informatics. I still play the flute
professionally (church musician) and recently acquired a set of
bagpipes, but that's another story! My favorite character in the books
is Legolas (he is quite droll in the books) and in the movies, umm, I'd
have to say it is Sam (though I didn't arrive at that opinion until
after seeing ROTK). For plain ol' fun - it's Haldir anyday. I am also
one of the Pony NOGs (Night Owl Group) since I live in California and
usually post late at night (boardtime).
Strange Elf
I've been on the boards since January 02, though under a few different
handles as the mods may remember. Have been reading LOTR on a regualr
basis since the 70's (yes. I'm an old one too)
I'm a 20+ year veteran of marriage and mother of two boys, both LOTR
fans.
Born and bred in England now residing in the US of A. I play mostly at
the FB, and I love all the actors, though a few of the boys do induce
major drooling and swooning moments.
I am very thankful for the close friendship I have made with
several of my fellow posters, my life has been enriched since meeting
them.
T
Tamara
Hello from Massachusetts! My name is Tamara and I was born in New
Jersey in 1972. I now live in Greater Boston after 7 years in San
Diego. I fell in love with New England in 1991 when I came to
Boston to attend BU. Now, I work at Harvard and I can't imagine
ever living in a place without 4 distinct seasons again. Still, I
run the website for actor Anthony Cistaro, who is based in L.A., so
visiting the "left coast" is always fun for me.
Amane, my previous handle, was actually a Japanese name, which is
actually one of the few
ethnicities I am not (I'm the traditional American melting pot- Dutch,
Irish, French, Italian and Cherokee). The name is a contraction
of two Japanese words, ama and ne, which loosely translated means
"sound of rain". Not a bad choice for someone who was born in the
year of the water-rat, raised in Oregon and loves water in all forms.
I'm a recent fan of LOTR, as I refused to read the series for 15 years,
shocking as that seems now. As a bookstore employee in high
school and college, I was constantly having Tolkien's books thrust on
me by well-intentioned customers who insisted I read them. Like most
people, it was a turn-off and I doggedly dug in my heels of
refusal. I even avoided the films when they came out, the feeling
was so ingrained in me. Then, in fall 2003, I was at the library and
they had FOTR as a free rental. I decided to give it a try.
Luckily, the extended edition of TTT was due out in a couple of weeks,
because I was hooked. I bought the extended editions of the first
two films and began hunting the internet for more information.
That's how I found The Fan Club and TORn's Line Parties, which led me
to become a member and join with local fans to see ROTK. I'm now
the events coordinator for that line party and we have branched out
into Boston's Magickal Mythopoeic Movie Group at our own website,
www.expectopatronvm.com, so we can continue to have fan gatherings for
the actors who brought Tolkien's words to life in their future
projects, as well as other film's. As most people in our
community know, Tolkien fans are just fun people,to be with, so we like
any excuse to get together. I look forward to eventually
visiting New Zealand and the UK, hopefully with fellow Ringers.
There's no better company.
TexasHobbit
I
discovered LOTR from my first viewing of FOTR. I had
never read the books until that point and have loved them dearly since.
When I saw FOTR I asked myself "Where have I been and look at what I
was missing!!" I have seen the films dozens of times and can never get
enough of them. I have written poetry for LOTR characters in reflection
and hope to get a little more prolific in the near future. They are
written from the heart- tis the place where they will stay in forever.
I wanted to attempt something I had not done before- From January to
Late June of this year I have built from scratch Frodo's Orc Armor.
Twas quite a feat within itself!! I have more pictures I hope to post
very soon from the Houston LOTR costume contest and progression shots
as the costume was made. It weighs in at a whopping 76lbs!
I am blessed to have found my family of Ringers here who love the
books, the films, and the memories we create along the way as much as I
do!!! Thanks dear Ringers!!!
Tigger
I
belong to the Alley Cat LOTR Costume List and someone posted a link
to here. I decided to check things out around here,
liked what I saw and here I am!!
I am one of those very rare fans who wanted to read the books before
seeing the movies. So I could understand what all the fuss was about
and being interested in Medieval History and also Fantasy, I can't now
believe I didn't pick up LOTR until the Spring of 2001. However, I
didn't.
I remember reading through Concerning
Hobbits,
Tom Bombadil and the encounter of everyone's favourite hobbits and the
Barrow wight and thinking, "Sheesh this thing is slow going." A good
friend of mine and a fellow Ringer told me to hang on and get to The
Prancing Pony. There was a Ranger named Strider waiting for me and the
hobbits. Once that happened, things would pick up. Boy, was she right
about that and that started this on going love affair w/Aragorn.
(Don't let Arwen know I said that, okay? )
I finished the books by March of 2002, but due to me being in the
middle of nowhere and the nearest movie theatre being three hours away
in Sudbury, Ontario, I didn't get to see Fellowship
on the big screen. I saw it for the first time on our Movie Network
here on my sister's TV August of 2002. That finished it for me and I've
fallen head over heels in love w/Middle Earth ever since.
I love all of the cast, but w/Aragorn being my favourite, I was
hoping that PJ would get that one cast right. Yes, I know the story
behind Viggo getting the role and all I can say is that the stars were
lined up right that day for all of us. I knew who Viggo was thanks to A Perfect Murder
and his poetry before LOTR, but Aragorn made me a bigger fan of his. I
am proudly a Ranger Girl and very big Viggo fan. Sigh...I just wish I
could also afford one of his photos, but we can't have everything in
this life I'm afraid.
Let's see...What else...
I love crocheting, counted cross stitching and embroidery. I also knit,
but am still relatively a novice/beginner at it as I've only learned to
knit in the past year. The other crafts I've been doing for years. The
knitting is coming along though.
I also love to write and have written several LOTR fan fics and poetry.
Huge music fan and I also love to sing. Third Generation Toronto Maple
Leafs fan and also a huge Blue Jays fan. My real sporting passion
however is figure skating. I can't do it due to health issues, but I
love watching it and following my favourites as the season is now well
and truly underway. A Post Olympic year is always an interesting one as
the young ones are trying to make a big splash and those who have
decided to stick around are trying to show they still are on top of the
sport.
Speaking of health issues...I'm legally blind. I have Retinitis
Pigmentosa, which is an eye disease that's slowly taking away my
periphal vision and night vision. Basically all I have is tunnel
vision. What I do see, I see well, but it's extremely limited and I do
need to use a white cane while out and about in public. I am however
starting to do research and finding out what I need to do to go around
getting a Guide Dog.
People these days...Everyone's in such a freaking hurry anymore that I
can't swing my cane anymore. Because when I do, someone cuts in front
of me w/out saying ''Excuse me", and warning me they're coming up on
me, and will end up going flying because my cane trips them up. Oh and
then they'll turn around and tell me to watch what I'm doing w/that
thing.
Also whenever that happens, the bottom of the cane gets bent. It's only
a hollow aluminim metal tube after all, so it doesn't take a lot of
force to bend it. When that happens though, it changes the feel of it
in my hand and can throw me off. So, for the last two years and a bit,
I've had to use the cane in the position of someone who only needs it
for idenitfication as visually impaired. I've fallen down more steps or
tripped over more things since then because w/not swinging it, I'm not
getting that advanced warning. So, I really do need that extra pair of
eyes and soon too.
I'm also a kidney transplant recepient. My anniversary is coming up
too. December 10th, 1993 was the day I was given the greatest early
Christmas present ever. I nearly lost it due to a rare allergic
reaction to what was the main antirejection drug at the time, and
between that reaction and the treatment for it...It was a close thing,
but they were able to get things turned around.
Anyway....That's a bit about me. I'm looking forward to getting
to know everyone!!
Tinidril
I watched FotR on opening night... after I picked up
my jaw off
the theater floor and went home, I found the official Fan Club from a
link at the bottom of the official movie site. I joined as a 3 yr.
charter member shortly thereafter.
I've been a Tolkien fan for over 35 years. It began when my 7th grade
homeroom teacher had us read The Hobbit as a class. The following year
I discovered The Lord of the Rings novels on my grandmother's
bookshelf. She was an avid fan of hard-core sci-fi rather than
fantasy... so when I commented that I knew and liked Tolkien she told
me I could have her books! They were the first novels I had ever read
all the way through on my own... it took me 3 weeks reading constantly,
even during meals! I've reread the story many, many times since then.
It was during my sojourn here with other fans that I first realized
that I was actually married to the real-life Samwise Gamgee! It only
took me about 27 years to figure that out! Anyway, I am very thankful
to have my dear "Sam"...
We are Portlanders, not too far away from our own dear Primula, and
very near to Onono (Big O), Onone (Little O), and Gimli's Sister.
Traevynn
In my rich fantasy life, I am a Ranger of Ithilien busy protecting the
land of Gondor from the menace that threatens our beautiful way
of life. My heart's desire is to one day meet Faramir (who I've
had a crush on since I first read The Book way back in the 70's)
and to study in the Houses of Healing.
Alas, the Real World intrudes all too often and when I'm there my life
is full with being a nurse + herbalist + massage therapist =
healer; freelance writer; fiber artist; gardener; lover of all
things furry, feathered, finned, scaled and creepy; voracious
reader; dancer; watcher of Japanese anime; and without a doubt, I am
huge fan of LOTR (both the book version and the film version).
The gorgeous Pacific Northwest is my home and Seattle is my current
place of residence although Portland is calling me to come south and
stay a while.
U
V
Vison
I've been posting
here since
December 2001, I think, but I never joined the fanclub or registered at
Decipher, so it's telling lies about me.......
I'm in B. C., near the US border. I'm older than dirt, married over 40 years to
my sweetie, live on a farm, have 4 grandchildren, 2 of whom live with
me. Love LOTR, love writing Inklings (yes, yes, the finale of Eowyn
WILL be along shortly), love reading inklings.
Went to the Gathering in Toronto, and met a million marvellous
people. Anborn and her sister, Hobbitlove, Tory*Took, Rosie, Alanai
She-elf, Suzie She-elf, Magic Dreamer, etc., etc., and I had a great,
great time. I am SO looking forward to the next gathering.
W
Wheathills
If you ever hear a sneeze in the Pony but can't see anyone, that will
be me lurking in the rafters!
My handle comes from the name of my farm, which is a Hobbiton in Middle
England - green rolling hills, lush woodland trails, pint-sized ponies
and badgers and foxes abound! I know the Hobbits are there somewhere,
if only I could tip-toe quietly enough.
I have my Other Half (one day he will get round to popping the
question!) and two gorgeous little boys...Twiglet and Wheathillock.
Two things you will never sway me on - Tolkien was a genius. PJ is a
genius. Everything else is up for debate!!
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