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grammaboodawg Immortal Apr 26, 3:56pm Views: 6250 **Throws Open Doors** It's time for TORn Anniversary's Fiesta! Welcome to a very special Fiesta Friday 25 years ago, our Fearless Founders created what has become our favourite place to share drinks and stories here at Fiesta Friday! It just so happens, this sweet 25th falls on the 26th where we can give it a proper toast! It's also the 15th Anniversary of our first Founders Day celebration for our four brilliant Founders! SO… please feel free to share some stories or to just raise a glass of your favourite drink and enjoy TORn and this special day. Grab a snack, too! What can I get ya? *rubs mug with tea-towel* We have been there and back again. TIME Google Calendar

Ethel Duath Half-elven Apr 26, 4:17pm Views: 6182 The Silver of TORnaversaries! Or Mithril?

Ethel Duath Half-elven Apr 26, 4:22pm Views: 6182 Perhaps this as a commemorative! https://www.shirepost.com/...l-blue-moon-necklace

dernwyn Forum Admin / Moderator Apr 26, 4:33pm Views: 6179 Happy Founders Day! I didn't discover TORn until after the first movie was released, but I understand this place - the Original Boards - were quite hopping in those early days with rumors of all sorts! May I have a mocha java to go, please, gramma? Thank you for all these goodies, I'll take a slice of that pizza as well! Just waiting for my menfolk to finish packing, we head soon to the Berkshires to spend the weekend with his family for their Mom's memorial service. I'll raise the mug to The Founders, and to you and your daughter also, gramma, may her healing be swift and well! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "I desired dragons with a profound desire"

grammaboodawg Immortal Apr 26, 4:44pm Views: 6182 Oh! I like that! That is perfect :D We have been there and back again. TIME Google Calendar

grammaboodawg Immortal Apr 26, 5:10pm Views: 6178 One to-go and chunks o' pizza on the way! The pieces are small... so you get a bunch! I wasn't around before the Fellowship's release either, but that activity afterwards was INCREDIBLE! :D Safe passage on your trip. I'm so glad you're all able to gather for the memorial. Bitter sweet, but she's bringing the family closer together once again :) *hugs* We have been there and back again. TIME Google Calendar (This post was edited by grammaboodawg on Apr 26, 5:11pm)

Annael Immortal Apr 26, 5:14pm Views: 6179 Hard to believe! I found TORn a few months later, maybe July. I'd heard the rumors about a live-action version of LOTR and went searching on the Internet for information. Never expected to stumble onto a haven for other LOTR geeks like me! That first year I remember as being rife with casting rumors, and we had some very, er, lively discussions about how we felt about Ethan Hawke as Faramir and Uma Thurman as Galadriel, or Sean Connery as Gandalf, or Russell Crowe as Aragorn. Proposing dream casts was a fun exercise. I am a dreamer of words, of written words. -- Gaston Bachelard * * * * * * * * * * NARF and member of Deplorable Cultus since 1967

grammaboodawg Immortal Apr 26, 5:20pm Views: 6178 *spasm!* WOW! Did we miss a BUNCH of bullets!?! :D I hope the weather is good to have a nice hike on some BEAUTIFUL trails! Have a great weekend! We have been there and back again. TIME Google Calendar

cats16 Half-elven Apr 26, 7:25pm Views: 6168 Wow, TORn can now rent a car in its own name! That's the the only thing I can think of that you earn by turning 25. Wishing everyone who makes TORn TORn a very happy 25th and happy Founder's Day! Such an amazing milestone and a testament to the community given how much things both online and offline have changed over the years. I stumbled onto TORn I think in the immediate post-LOTR years but only mildly browsed here and there, until the Hobbit movie chatter around 2010/2011 turned me into a more persistent lurker. There's been of course many highs, but I think what's held firm (to me) is the special lightheartedness that TORn folk bring to this site. :) *raises glass* Happy Founder's Day! It's a bit gloomy/chilly here this weekend, but we'll be outdoors both days at a couple of community festivals, so I'm crossing my fingers we get some sunshine in the end. We may also try to catch Dune 2 in IMAX one last time before it leaves theaters. Wishing everyone a happy weekend! Join us every weekend in the Hobbit movie forum for this week's CHOW (Chapter of the Week) discussion!

Ethel Duath Half-elven Apr 26, 7:31pm Views: 6166 Is that . . . . PISATCHIO?! Slurp.

grammaboodawg Immortal Apr 26, 7:45pm Views: 6164 Good point! Oh yeah... 25 is definitely a milestone :) And you're right, TORn is the place for lightheartedness and GREAT conversations! I hope you make it to Dune 2 IMAX. I can't believe it's still around! ENJOY! We have been there and back again. TIME Google Calendar

Eledhwen Forum Admin / Moderator Apr 26, 8:07pm Views: 6168 Happy TORNiversary! Wonderful but also scary to think it's been 25 years. Eeek. Where has the time gone? Cheers to everyone.

Ataahua Forum Admin / Moderator Apr 26, 9:45pm Views: 6163 *raises a glass to TORN* 25 years is a most excellent age for a fansite of very best quality. Cheers, everyone! I have a four-day weekend because Thursday was Anzac Day (recognition of Australian and NZ soldiers who fought at Gallipoli, Turkey in WWI, and all other wards since then) and I took yesterday off on leave. Today has dawned bright and cold so I'll be off soon for a nice long walk on the Coastal Walkway, to stretch the legs after a reading day yesterday (I'm still getting through The Sunne in Splendor). Have a great weekend, everyone! Celebrimbor: "Pretty rings..." Dwarves: "Pretty rings..." Men: "Pretty rings..." Sauron: "Mine's better." "Ah, how ironic, the addictive qualities of Sauron’s master weapon led to its own destruction. Which just goes to show, kids - if you want two small and noble souls to succeed on a mission of dire importance... send an evil-minded beggar with them too." - Gandalf's Diaries, final par, by Ufthak. Fantasy novel - The Arcanist's Tattoo My LOTR fan-fiction

Greenwood Hobbit Valinor Apr 26, 9:49pm Views: 6164 Wow, 25 years! What a lot of experiences have been shared and friendships made in that time. I wish I could remember exactly when I joined TORn - that's lost in the mists of the old boards - but I think I was fairly well into it shortly after FOTR came out. The first Sibs I met were Frogmella and Trinity the Purple, when I was down in London for work, then (in no particular order) Eledhwen, River Woman, Cheshire Cat, Arwenelf, Induhvidual, Belethdelothiel, Probono, Roheryn, Draupne, Hengist - there were more, I'm sure, but the names escape me. We met up for the Howard Shore concert, the Science Museum exhibition and the Edinburgh Fringe. Cheshire Cat and I saw Sir Ian McKellen as Widow Twankey at The Old Vic too. Happy days! This evening I've been to a 60th birthday party, the first proper party I've been to in ages, so I'm tired now - a total party pooper! The buffet was good (though not as pretty as that owl salad!) so I'll just nibble on a brownie and have a cup of hot chocolate before dragging my weary body to bed. I never did have much stamina but now it's beyond a joke! Still, I met and chatted with some old work contacts, which was good. Cheers, folks - sweet dreams! (This post was edited by Greenwood Hobbit on Apr 26, 9:51pm)

grammaboodawg Immortal Apr 26, 9:54pm Views: 6161 It's a great time of year for a walk Everything is crisp and clear :) I hope you have a great weekend, and am very glad you had some time off :) We have been there and back again. TIME Google Calendar

grammaboodawg Immortal Apr 26, 9:56pm Views: 6161 Whooosh! It really does just blast by! I hope you have a great weekend! We have been there and back again. TIME Google Calendar

grammaboodawg Immortal Apr 27, 1:16am Views: 6151 Wonderful names of sibbies you've met! Wow... to meet up for Howard Shore's concert, the Science Museum exhibition... and so much more! There really is nothing like moots with sibs! What an extreme switch to a 60yo b'day party ;) BUT everything is relative... and I think the era of your partying is pretty equal in effort ;) I hope you have a wonderful weekend! We have been there and back again. TIME Google Calendar

Kimi Forum Admin / Moderator Apr 27, 2:20am Views: 6149 Happy Founders Day! I still remember first encountering TORn way back in 1999 when searching for more info on the movies that were to be made, my first experience of Message Boards. It's a wonder and a gift that TORn survives after a quarter of a century. Over those twenty-five years I've met some wonderful people, many in the physical realm and others via the 'net, and count you all as friends. TORn has brought new depths to the love I've had for these books over many decades. I raise a glass to you all, to the Founders, and to TORn. Here's to the next twenty-five years! The Passing of Mistress Rose My historical novels Do we find happiness so often that we should turn it off the box when it happens to sit there? - A Room With a View (This post was edited by Kimi on Apr 27, 2:53am)

Magpie Immortal Apr 27, 3:35am Views: 6151 share some stories? There are too many. It just popped into my head that today was the day! (after finding an old leaf I drew for the 15th anniversary). The ice cream sandwiches look good. Ice cream always looks good. It's nice to see a few familiar nicks still hanging around. I'm retired now and am learning how to live life in the slow lane - and loving it. Here's to the Founders and the great times we had here over the years. It was the best of times. cheers, all.

Kelvarhin Half-elven Apr 27, 7:24am Views: 6117 *sneaks in* *swipes an ice cream* Happy 25th TORniversary TORn! *runs back out* This is what happens when your tiger printer slowly runs out of ink

grammaboodawg Immortal Apr 27, 2:26pm Views: 6057 Good times :) Isn't it amazing how much has come into our lives not only because of the films & Tolkien, but because of TORn? :) So well said, m'dear! Here's to 25 more years! *raises glass* We have been there and back again. TIME Google Calendar

Ethel Duath Half-elven Apr 27, 2:39pm Views: 6058 Hello, hello, hello! So wonderful to see you here. Happy 25th, and congrats on your retirement! Hope to see you around a bit; and if you feel like it, take a peek at the Reading Room. We've got a Shire discussion going, with a special discussion post next week by Curious on the subject of trees.

Ethel Duath Half-elven Apr 27, 2:39pm Views: 6056 So glad to see you here! Miss seeing you around. Hope all is well! (This post was edited by Ethel Duath on Apr 27, 2:40pm)

grammaboodawg Immortal Apr 27, 2:45pm Views: 6058 *flying tackle hug* Howdy! :D It's SO GREAT to see you!!! And we most certainly can't forget the Mathom-house you created :) So many wonderful friendships have come from TORn. I know I'll always treasure those I've found *raises glass* To the best of times! *hugs* We have been there and back again. TIME Google Calendar

grammaboodawg Immortal Apr 27, 2:51pm Views: 6054 Peek-a-boo! WE SEE YOU!!!! :D And it's so fabulous! *raises mug* PARTY ON! We have been there and back again. TIME Google Calendar

Annael Immortal Apr 27, 3:45pm Views: 8934 Magpie! good to see you! How are things? I am a dreamer of words, of written words. -- Gaston Bachelard * * * * * * * * * * NARF and member of Deplorable Cultus since 1967

Greenwood Hobbit Valinor Apr 27, 7:15pm Views: 8909 Those were amazing times, certainly! Lots of amazing chocolatey goodness here, too! ~slurp~ I enjoyed the socialising at last night's party, met up with some work colleagues I hadn't seen for 20-ish years, but I headed for the hills before the 80s disco started! Was home with my slippers on by 10pm. That's about my limit these days!

Starling Half-elven Apr 28, 12:10am Views: 8885 Magpie! I was think of you recently I have been moving things around in my house, and my lovely starling tile has a new shelf to live on.

Starling Half-elven Apr 28, 12:24am Views: 8875 Tiger alert! :-) //

grammaboodawg Immortal Apr 28, 2:14pm Views: 8408 Peek-a-boo to you 2! :D Red or white? ;) I hope all is well in your world :D How's Tama doing? It's been almost a year since you found each other. I'll bet he's getting HUGE! We have been there and back again. TIME Google Calendar

Greenwood Hobbit Valinor Apr 28, 8:12pm Views: 8237 Cheers, Magpie! Lovely magpie pic, that.

Greenwood Hobbit Valinor Apr 28, 8:14pm Views: 8232 Greetings, Kelvarhin! I love those tigers...

diedye Grey Havens Apr 28, 9:00pm Views: 8228 Ack! I'm late!... *picking the lock* Ratsss! Missed everyone. Well, since I'm here, I might as well raid the bar. *snatching a Pepsi* *scribbling a note & leaving a gold button TORn (snicker) from Bilbo's vest* Dear Barkeep (hey, gramma!), Sorry I was late - got held up by some weirdo in a fedora with a big feather who wanted me to "ring a dong dillow". I have no idea what that was about. But seeing as I'm here, I thought I'd wet me whistle and leave a token for your trouble. (Just don't tell that thief Bagginsss... he still claims he "found" the One Ring. Yeah, right... little klepto stole it when he tried to rip off my loincloth because he "forgot his handkerchief".) Anyway, happy TORniversary and may you survive the next 25! (Just be careful when you vet the newcomers... if they have a certain tattoo with a certain author's initials, you're probably fine. But if they come bearing lightsabers and claiming to be your father, don't believe them! They're just trying to steal the pipe-weed! Cheers! Sssmeagol/Gollum/diedye Blessed are the cracked, For they are the ones who let in the light!

cats16 Half-elven Apr 29, 12:35am Views: 8017 Great to see you! And wishing you a very happy retirement! I hope things are well otherwise. Cats Join us every weekend in the Hobbit movie forum for this week's CHOW (Chapter of the Week) discussion!

Kimi Forum Admin / Moderator Apr 29, 1:39am Views: 7985 Lovely to see you, Magpie! Glad to hear you're enjoying retirement. I remember hearing a writer of advanced years say that writers never retire, they just get slower, and so far that's the case with me. :) The Passing of Mistress Rose My historical novels Do we find happiness so often that we should turn it off the box when it happens to sit there? - A Room With a View

Kimi Forum Admin / Moderator Apr 29, 1:59am Views: 7968 Always lovely to see you and your tigers, K! //   The Passing of Mistress Rose My historical novels Do we find happiness so often that we should turn it off the box when it happens to sit there? - A Room With a View

Kimi Forum Admin / Moderator Apr 29, 2:00am Views: 7966 Great to see you, diedye! //   The Passing of Mistress Rose My historical novels Do we find happiness so often that we should turn it off the box when it happens to sit there? - A Room With a View

Kelvarhin Half-elven Apr 29, 7:30am Views: 7689 Good to see you diedye// This is what happens when your tiger printer slowly runs out of ink (This post was edited by Kelvarhin on Apr 29, 7:31am)

Kelvarhin Half-elven Apr 29, 7:33am Views: 7687 Hey Ethel Good to see you too. We're all good. Been keeping busy. *hugs ya* Kel x This is what happens when your tiger printer slowly runs out of ink

Kelvarhin Half-elven Apr 29, 7:34am Views: 7684 Birdie! <3 :-) //   This is what happens when your tiger printer slowly runs out of ink

Kelvarhin Half-elven Apr 29, 7:35am Views: 7687 Thanks Kimi It's lovely seeing you too This is what happens when your tiger printer slowly runs out of ink

Kelvarhin Half-elven Apr 29, 7:37am Views: 7688 gramma! *flying tackle hug* So lovely to see you This is what happens when your tiger printer slowly runs out of ink (This post was edited by Kelvarhin on Apr 29, 7:37am)

Kelvarhin Half-elven Apr 29, 7:39am Views: 7691 Hey Magpie! I was just talking about you the other day. Great to see you This is what happens when your tiger printer slowly runs out of ink

grammaboodawg Immortal Apr 29, 12:35pm Views: 7366 diedye!!! :D *flying tackle hug* HOWDY! :D I thought I saw some fellow by that description dancing along the trail! I'm so happy to see you! Happy 25th Anniv! Can you believe it? And no worries about curious visitors. I've got my dog trained to sniff out residual saber smells ;) Here's to 25 more! We have been there and back again. TIME Google Calendar

Ethel Duath Half-elven Apr 29, 4:45pm Views: 7160 Hugs back! Glad things are good! How's the (newish? Or maybe not by now) job going?

Annael Immortal Apr 29, 4:47pm Views: 7158 Diedye! so good to see you. Don't be such a stranger! I am a dreamer of words, of written words. -- Gaston Bachelard * * * * * * * * * * NARF and member of Deplorable Cultus since 1967

Greenwood Hobbit Valinor Apr 29, 6:36pm Views: 7017 'A wizard is never late...' etc! Entertaining post! (Tom Bombadil is magnificent but does set my teeth on edge, rather...)

Greenwood Hobbit Valinor Apr 29, 8:22pm Views: 6979 I've just found a copy of a parody I posted in August 2002 so I must have been fairly well settled in by then!

Magpie Immortal Apr 30, 2:42pm Views: 6484 I loved that tile! I was so glad I could get it to you.

Magpie Immortal Apr 30, 2:44pm Views: 6487 I'll try to check in on the tree discussion My current passion (of a few) is birding and warblers are moving in. And warblers wait for no one!

Magpie Immortal Apr 30, 2:47pm Views: 1096 I can't believe I remembered this! It came to mind earlier when I found the leaf but, on the day, it just popped into my head that it was 'the day'. This isn't the kind of thing that would pop into my head so it was destined!

Magpie Immortal Apr 30, 2:48pm Views: 1095 Things are good. Honestly, retirement suits me. I have all the time to do the things I want to do and, if I want to just sit and think, I can.

Magpie Immortal Apr 30, 2:48pm Views: 1099 oh... cribbed off the internet, as always. :-)

Magpie Immortal Apr 30, 2:49pm Views: 1095 yes, as replied to another... things are well.

Magpie Immortal Apr 30, 2:51pm Views: 1095 slow is good... (except maybe for fans of George R. R. Martin) ;-)

Magpie Immortal Apr 30, 2:51pm Views: 1096 good to see those tigers again! :-)

Ethel Duath Half-elven Apr 30, 3:45pm Views: 1048 Ah, yes, I remember. You gave me some good tips. Apparently, we have this warbler right here in town although I've never seen one. But now I can listen for it at least! https://www.google.com/...vid:XLKLCqN8WS0,st:0

dernwyn Forum Admin / Moderator Apr 30, 4:12pm Views: 1013 Retirement is good! So great to see you here, Magpie! Do you know, it's been five years to the day since you last graced these Boards? Ah, the early days, yes, those were amazing times. *hugs* I hope you're now enjoying having all the time you'd like to engage in creative activities! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "I desired dragons with a profound desire" (This post was edited by dernwyn on Apr 30, 4:18pm)

dernwyn Forum Admin / Moderator Apr 30, 4:14pm Views: 1013 Sneaky? Those tigers are always welcome to sneak around here! So nice to see you, *hugs* to you and your family! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "I desired dragons with a profound desire" (This post was edited by dernwyn on Apr 30, 4:18pm)

dernwyn Forum Admin / Moderator Apr 30, 4:17pm Views: 1006 Diedye? Welcome there and back again! Do pop in more often! *hugs!* ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "I desired dragons with a profound desire"

Greenwood Hobbit Valinor Apr 30, 10:12pm Views: 962 I always admire people who can do that dribbly watercolour thing and make it look good; if I tried it , it'd probably look like an unhappy accident!