Isilnáriën writes: Tol Andúnë, the Hawaii Smial of the Tolkien Society, will be celebrating Tolkien’s birthday Monday January 3rd along with others around the world. Our group, many of whom will be in costume, will meet at TGI Fridays at the corner of Ward Ave. and S. King Street at 8 PM and proceed with feasting (but no smoking) and general merriment until 9 PM when we will stand to toast the Professor.
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Here is an email we received from a friend at the Indonesian Tolkien Society. As most of us prepare for a New Year celebration, we ask that you remember the countries that have been devestated by the enormity of human lives lost. Take a moment to read the letter from a fellow Tolkien enthusiast. [Click Here] [Relief Organizations]
Fears grow for future of land on ‘magical’ Shropshire hill linked with Tolkien as seller refuses to lower price to suit wildflife trust’s budget. For generations, hikers have torn themselves away from their festive firesides at this time of year and tramped up through the beech and oak woods which flank the Wrekin hill to be rewarded by the wonderful views from its summit. [More]
Today is Brian Sergent’s (Ted Sandyman) birthday! Brian was born on December 29th, 1959. That makes him 45 years old today, Happy Birthday Brian!
As time marches on, more and more victims of the horrible events in Asia are being found. Please take a moment to do what you can by helping the relief efforts. We’ve found a little better link for you at CNN.com of agencies that are providing relief to the area. [Click Here]
For those of you who missed out on the Minas Morgul environment, Sideshow/Weta has discounted their other environments and a few other items on their website. According to their site, only 100 pieces of the Pippin Bust remain to be purchased at the discounted rate of $40. [Click Here]