Happenings in the Guild-archive

[Beleg]

Welcome Back! G-G! Hope you are fine and doing well ;)

And Happy Easter to all of the Christian Brothers and Sisters here. May this occasion bring happiness and joy for you.

[Eledhwen]

Originally posted by Mrs. Maggott
Hurrah! For those for whom this is a holy week (Passover and Easter), this is a great gift. For those like myself for whom Pascha (Easter) is next Sunday, it is a great gift - a week early!

It is wonderful to have you back. May your recovery be complete and your health bountiful! As they say in the Orthodox Church, may God grant you many years! :) :p :D I'll second that (as if God needed a seconder!) - Welcome back to full health and the forum, Gil-Galad.

On the Easter thing; We get to do both Western and Orthodox; my husband's parents are Greek Orthodox and live in London, so this week we celebrate at Swindon Family Church, and next week we celebrate at Agios someone or other (there are so many in London). I love the Orthodox Saturday midnight service - very moving (if you can get through the door!). Happy Easter everyone - whichever one you celebrate, and Happy Holiday to those who don't - God loves you anyway!

[Mrs. Maggott]

Originally posted by Eledhwen
I'll second that (as if God needed a seconder!) - Welcome back to full health and the forum, Gil-Galad.

On the Easter thing; We get to do both Western and Orthodox; my husband's parents are Greek Orthodox and live in London, so this week we celebrate at Swindon Family Church, and next week we celebrate at Agios someone or other (there are so many in London). I love the Orthodox Saturday midnight service - very moving (if you can get through the door!). Happy Easter everyone - whichever one you celebrate, and Happy Holiday to those who don't - God loves you anyway!
It might be Agios Sophia (Holy Wisdom) which was the name of the great cathedral in Constantinople that his now a mosque.

My husband is Greek, but we belong to the OCA (Orthodox Church in America) which is mostly Slavic/Russian in background but has loads of converts such as myself.

Anyway, the return of G-G eases my mind in this holiest of seasons and I intend to offer up a prayer of thanksgiving for his obviously full recovery!

God bless!

[Lhunithiliel]

HAPPY
EASTER
EVERYONE !!!!

Greetings! :D (http://www.freewebcards.com/cards/easter/animatedeasterbunny.gif)

[Ithrynluin]

Glad to see you up and about GG. Enjoy these fairest days of spring!:)

And a very happy Easter to all Tolkienologists!

[FoolOfATook]

And a happy Easter to you and all of the other Scholars, ithrynluin. :D

I'm obviously overjoyed at the recovery of our beloved Gil-Galad- things just weren't the same without him bugging me about the testings. ;) :D

[Bethelarien]

Welcome back, GG. I don't really know you, but I'm glad you're feeling better!

[Gil-Galad]

Originally posted by FoolOfATook
And a happy Easter to you and all of the other Scholars, ithrynluin. :D

I'm obviously overjoyed at the recovery of our beloved Gil-Galad- things just weren't the same without him bugging me about the testings. ;) :D
Yes I won't stop bugging you till I pass the test!;) :p

[Lhunithiliel]

It;\'s Easter for the Orthodox world , so

HAPPY
EASTER
EVERYONE !!!!

To all Tolkienologists - Orthodoxians here...

Melian
Finduilas
Mrs.Maggot
me :D
Gate7ole
Gil-Galad

If I have forgotten smbd. pls excuse me, but the greetings are for you too!

[Hirila]

I didn't know that the Orthodox world has Easter a week later than Catholics and Protestants.

Come and join our Spring Party


My dear co-Tolkienologists, dear friends, visitors, whoever:
I am proud to announce to you: The Tolkien's Creative Endeavours Hall's first Spring Party
Whoever wants to take part will have to contribute with a poem for our poems contest. First price... well, we do not need a first price or we would have to give everyone a first price. We do it just for fun.
And we want YOU for our party!

[Mrs. Maggott]

Originally posted by Hirila
I didn't know that the Orthodox world has Easter a week later than Catholics and Protestants.

Come and join our Spring Party


My dear co-Tolkienologists, dear friends, visitors, whoever:
I am proud to announce to you: The Tolkien's Creative Endeavours Hall's first Spring Party
Whoever wants to take part will have to contribute with a poem for our poems contest. First price... well, we do not need a first price or we would have to give everyone a first price. We do it just for fun.
And we want YOU for our party!
It's not always a week later, however, it is never earlier. Sometimes it is the same week, other times there can be a month difference between the two. The determination of Pascha in the Orthodox Church is rather complicated and has something to do with both the Vernal Equinox (Spring) and Passover (one cannot have Pascha before Passover). This year, the two fell a week apart.

In honor of this glorious Feast Day, I say to all my Christian friends, Orthodox and non-Orthodox alike, "Christ is Risen!" and respond to the same greeting, "Indeed He is Risen!"

God bless.

[Gil-Galad]

Originally posted by Mrs. Maggott
It's not always a week later, however, it is never earlier. Sometimes it is the same week, other times there can be a month difference between the two. The determination of Pascha in the Orthodox Church is rather complicated and has something to do with both the Vernal Equinox (Spring) and Passover (one cannot have Pascha before Passover). This year, the two fell a week apart.



God bless.
WOW!From where do you know so much about Orthodox church and canons?From the Bulgarian priest you know or from somewhere else?:)

[Mrs. Maggott]

Originally posted by Gil-Galad
WOW!From where do you know so much about Orthodox church and canons?From the Bulgarian priest you know or from somewhere else?:)
I was chrismated into the Orthodox Church when I was 20, shortly before I married my husband. Of course, since then I have made it my business to learn about the Church. Unfortunately, I am still very ignorant! I sing in the choir and even led our choir for a year (four part acapella singing in the Slavonic tradition). I have had some classes in St. Vladimir's Orthodox Seminary in Crestwood, New York and my husband is an ordained Deacon in the Church. And even with all of that, I have problems understanding just how they arrive at the date of Pascha every year! :rolleyes:

Christos Voskrese! Voyestinu Voskrese! (phonetic spelling, don't you know!)

[Gil-Galad]

Originally posted by Mrs. Maggott
I was chrismated into the Orthodox Church when I was 20, shortly before I married my husband. Of course, since then I have made it my business to learn about the Church. Unfortunately, I am still very ignorant! I sing in the choir and even led our choir for a year (four part acapella singing in the Slavonic tradition). I have had some classes in St. Vladimir's Orthodox Seminary in Crestwood, New York and my husband is an ordained Deacon in the Church. And even with all of that, I have problems understanding just how they arrive at the date of Pascha every year! :rolleyes:

Christos Voskrese! Voyestinu Voskrese! (phonetic spelling, don't you know!)
Hristos Voskrese!
Voystina Voskrese (Bulgarian phonetic speeling!)

[Finduilas]

LOL! I didn't know that Mrs. Maggort knew Bulgarian! That's just wonderful! :)

Hristos Voskrese!

Voystina Voskrese!

[Mrs. Maggott]

Originally posted by Finduilas
LOL! I didn't know that Mrs. Maggort knew Bulgarian! That's just wonderful! :)

Hristos Voskrese!

Voystina Voskrese!
I think that so-called "Church Slavonic" is the same for all the Slavic peoples including both the Russians and Bulgarians. I knew an elderly Romanian priest and when he served for his Romanian believers, he served in Church Slavonic and as you know, Romanian is not a Slavic language.

Anyway, God bless all in this most Holy of Seasons!

[Gil-Galad]

Originally posted by Mrs. Maggott
I think that so-called "Church Slavonic" is the same for all the Slavic peoples including both the Russians and Bulgarians. I knew an elderly Romanian priest and when he served for his Romanian believers, he served in Church Slavonic and as you know, Romanian is not a Slavic language.

Anyway, God bless all in this most Holy of Seasons!
hey,Mrs.Maggott,did you see the new thread The Gallery of Characters?and its work-book?I hope you'll take part in it! :) ;)

[Lhunithiliel]

First of all, for those of you who seldom visit these "chambers" called the Guild of Tolkienology ;) :D , I would like to say that there are a new Guild-Master elections going on. Please, find the thread and post your opinions. They are very much appreciated!

Second, I'd like to announce that I'm doing some tiding up of the Guild. Some threads that are sticky will be no longer so and others will replace their "sticky" places. Just wanted to let you know in case you see the changes.

Have a wonderful day and week! :)

Lhun at you service ;) :D

[Lhunithiliel]

HAPPY

BIRTHDAY

TO YOU

DEAR FINDUILAS ! ! !

Let the sun always shine on your side of the street ;) :D :D :D

[Gil-Galad]

YEAH!

HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY
my dear elven sister!
You know what I wished to you yesterday!
Hey.I don't see you congratulate Fin,for her 15th birthday!!!!!!11:) ;) :p :cool: :D

[Mrs. Maggott]

Dear Finduilas:

Felicitations on your natal day! (Happy Birthday) :p

[Beleg]

Happy Birthday Finduilas! :)

[Finduilas]

Thank you all!!!!!!!
I love you so much!:)

[Lhunithiliel]

Members of the GOT, we have received a challenge from the Guild pf Outcasts for a debate!

Here it is:
Debate Type Stuffs!
What is up, dude? Having all kinds of fun? Oh, I hope so! Why not? Anyways, this guild of Outcasts debate team thing of mine was about to do some crazy little practice debate thing with the guild of Dwarves before that big and scary debate tournament thing showed up, but that little team disintegrated. oh well. How would your little team feel about having a little debate with our little team? We gots a topic all ready for you. I'll be PMing other people with little teams. Whoever PMs me back, wins the honor of being beaten by us!
I hope we shall be able to answer the challenge! ;)

Volunteers?

I am posting this message in the "Debate work book" too.

:)

[Gil-Galad]

I would like to participate.If it is possible of course :)

[Beleg]

Are all the participants for the debate choosen?

[Lhunithiliel]

You are welcome to join, my valiant friend! :D
Check the "Debate work-book"-thread for details .

[Lhunithiliel]

I would like to tell you all, that the Debating Tournament will open on May 18-th!

So, all who wish to join the team, please check in in the respective thread here (http://www.thetolkienforum.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=10938) in our Guild.

[Lhunithiliel]

Members of GoT, Eledwhen was so kind as to remind us that on May, 23-rd our beloved life-time Guild-Master and founder of this guild - GROND HAS A BIRTHDAY.

As the day is near, I would like to hear from all of you some great ideas of how to commemorate this EVENT! :)

I personally think that one of the best presents for him would be if GoT wins the debate vs. GoO! ;)

The Ladies from the Endeavours Hall could write some beautiful poems.

Oh! As I'm writing all this an idea came to my one-cup-of-coffee mind.(I'm going to make another one right away! ;) :D )

Let's make May 23-rd the "Grond's Day"!!!

What I mean, let all the appropriate threads be dedicated on the character "Grond" on this day.
Ex:
"Study" - some research about this character.
"Hall of Endeavours" - poems or sth. similar about Grond (both - the character and our Guild-Master! ;) )
"Meet the Guild "- Let's remember and tell the other how each one of us met Grond and tell some funny (or not;) ) stories about that.
"Event Game" - who will think of a good riddle related to the Hammer from the Underworld but we shall have to guess the event.

Things like these, you know.... :rolleyes:

Well........MORE ideas???

[Mrs. Maggott]

I always believed that Grond was special! Another May baby! As one myself (the 30th), I am sure that he will have a glorious day and we all wish him well.

Have a Grond day, Grond! (as the English would say!) :D

[Gil-Galad]

HOORAY FOR GROND

[Walter]

Did the choir already start practicing? What will you sing? Trini Lopez, maybe? "If I had a hammer..."? ;)

[Lhunithiliel]

Aren't you bad! :p :p :D

[Gil-Galad]

Originally posted by Walter
Did the choir already start practicing? What will you sing? Trini Lopez, maybe? "If I had a hammer..."? ;) hmmm
"If I had a hammer....?" ????How poetically!Yeah I think we should make a special song for Grond :) ;).........I can do it but it would be a kind of tech-house single.

[Mrs. Maggott]

How about "It's a Grond Night for Singing" by Rogers and Hammerstein? :eek: :eek: :rolleyes::p :D

[Ithrynluin]

Oh really, so just when did MC Hammer stop being popular then, eh? I for one think that Can't touch this suits Grondster perfectly - reinforces that 'untouchable' facade of his. :D

[Lhunithiliel]

Originally posted by ithrynluin
Oh really, so just when did MC Hammer stop being popular then, eh? I for one think that Can't touch this suits Grondster perfectly - reinforces that 'untouchable' facade of his. :D
Ithy, you get 10 points straight for this! :D :D :D!!!!!!

*******

People, let's get organized!

On the 23-rd of May I will open a thread called "Gond's Day" and in this thread all of us will post whatever each one has prepared as a present for the Master.

So, start thinking!

******

Another thing:

I would like to invite all the members of the Guild of Tolkienology to add to their signatures "Member of the Guild of Tolkienology"!
NO ABBREVIATIONS, PLEASE!!!!!!!!! Those of you, who have titles and ranks are welcome to state them openly too.

*******

[Lhunithiliel]

HAPPY

BIRTHDAY

GIL-GALAD !!!

To you - my best wishes for happiness, and let all your expectations be fulfiled!

[Gil-Galad]

hhhehe thank you very much Lhun :) !I'm surprised you remember my birthday.;)
p.s. Za kakvo razmazvane ste stava duma dovechera!

[Mrs. Maggott]

Felicitous natal day to our friend, Gil-galad and may he have "Many Years"!

God bless.

[Finduilas]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GIL-GALAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I wish you happiness, a little grief so that you can appreciate that happiness and, of course, LOVE !!!:)
Even if it is with ...Mary!;)

[Eöl]

*the crowd gives a soft sighing noise* So Gil-galad, tell us who this 'Mary' is!:)

[FoolOfATook]

Happy Birthday to the GOT's resident soccer star/Disc Jockey!

[Lhunithiliel]

HAPPY

HAPPY

HAPPY

BIRTHDAY!!!

to Master Grond :D

and to Samjor !!!! :D

********

For all who want to say something special to Grond on his special day, please visit
Grond's Grand Day (http://www.thetolkienforum.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=11839) :D

[Gil-Galad]

Originally posted by Eöl
*the crowd gives a soft sighing noise* So Gil-galad, tell us who this 'Mary' is!:)
Eol,FOAT thank you guys.
And what about Mary?It was last week during Finduilas' birthday all-night-with-very-very-much-alcohol party.She was there and I've never spent such a night.And believe me I've spent many amazing nights,but this I will remember long time.
What can I say about her:I'm mad about her,I'm dying for her!
see three pictures of her me and Fiduilas:
http://www.thetolkienforum.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2564&perpage=15&pagenumber=25


By the way I have to announce the from 26th to 31st May I will not be in Plovdiv,I'll be offline.In Monday is my graduation party and after that I'm going to Sunny Beach on the Black Sea.As my assistant Finduilas will take my duties for the period.That means she will have to make contact with those who will participate in the Round 2 of the Great Debates and make last preparartion for it.
28 th May is the deadeline for The Hall of Essay's last topic.For new topic,please contact Finduilas.The same is for those who want to participate in The Gallery of Characters.

[FoolOfATook]

Gil-Galad- here's a poem you can use with her.

Written by the great Petrarch...


I find no peace, but I am not at war,
I fear and hope, and burn and I am ice;
I fly above the heavens, and lie on earth,
and I grasp nothing and embrace the world.

One keeps me jailed who neither locks nor opens,
nor keeps me for her own nor frees the noose;
Love does not kill, nor does he loose my chains;
he wants me lifeless but won't loosen me.

I see with no eyes, shout without a tongue;
I yearn to perish, and I beg for help;
I hate myself and love somebody else.

I thrive on pain and laugh with all my tears;
I dislike death as much as I do life:
because of you, lady, I am this way.



Or, if you want something a bit more upbeat...

This one's by Shakespeare:



Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?
Thou art more lovely and more temperate:
Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May,
And summer's lease hath all too short a date;
Sometimes too hot the eye of heaven shines,
And often is his gold complexion dimmed;
And every fair from fair sometime declines,
By chance or nature's changing course untrimmed.
But thy eternal summer shall not fade,
Nor lose possession of that fair thou ow'st;
Nor shall death brag thou wander'st in his shade,
When in eternal lines to time thou grow'st
So long as men can breathe or eyes can see
So long lives this, and this gives life to thee.



Hope these help! ;) :D

[Lhunithiliel]

Oh, my young Shakespeare in love!!! :p :D
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I would like to congartulate Melian and Gil-Galad with and for their graduation from High school.

Kids....Hmmm ("kids" no more, I guess! :p :D :D ),

I very much wish you all the happiness you can hold and a lot of love and success in life on the road you have chosen to take !!!!!!!

[FoolOfATook]

Congratulations, Melian and Gil-Galad. You've reached one of the true milestones in life- take the time to savour your accomplishment! :D ;)

[Gil-Galad]

Thank you guys!Tomorrow is our big graduation party and we'll really enjoy it.We've been waiting for it for five years!

[Ithrynluin]

Congratulats on your graduation GG and Melian. That truly is a rare, once-in-a-lifetime moment. Enjoy! :)

[Beleg]

Attention People-

According to the Admin of Debating Tournament Pippin Took (Aule) we are to Host a debate in the second round.

The debate will be between Guild of Dwarves/Elves and Guild of Outcasts and will be hosted by Tolkienologists.

Hosting means that one of us would have to take the job of choosing a topic, picking judges (one each form all the non-participating Guilds, the Host-person will also be a judge) and opening threads in Our Guild.


Would anyone of you like to host the Debate? The Choosen Topic need to be send to Meadhros via PM to be approved as a legitimate topic.

[Mrs. Maggott]

As I have very little debating experience on the forum, I cannot take the responsibility to host such a matter, but surely we who are not hosts might help whomever accepts the position perhaps with debate subject suggestions. It seems that choosing topics and getting them passed on by the powers that be, choosing judges from non-participating guilds and then being him/herself a judge is a bit much to ask from any one person.

I look forward to seeing how it's done so that I may be of greater assistance in the future. Is there any place we can make suggestions for topics or should we pm whomever is appointed/chosen/volunteers for the position?

Thanks.

[Eriol]

I very much agree with Mrs. Maggott. I would host this if no one else offered to do it (why do I feel like Frodo at the Council of Elrond? :D), but I think we have more experienced members around here. Even without hosting, however, I feel the members of the guild can contribute, especially towards choosing a topic and the other judges.

[Beleg]

Is there any place we can make suggestions for topics or should we pm whomever is appointed/chosen/volunteers for the position?

I think it should be better to PM the host, once he/she is selected. I don't think it would be subtle to make the topics public before the debate is due to start.

[Mrs. Maggott]

Just a thought: perhaps it might be more politic (and more polite and deferential) to ask the non-participating Guilds to put forth their judge rather than go into a Guild and approach a Guild member separately. This way, that Guild gets to ask for volunteers and is able to choose among its own members. I don't know if we would be terribly happy as a Guild to have someone from another Guild come in and ask one of our members to fulfill some function without even going first to at least the Guildmaster for permission to do so.

If the non-participant Guilds choose their own judge, that takes the onus off our host(ess) to do so. That's one less chore for our member and no one's "nose" gets bent out of shape because protocol was not observed.

It's just a thought.

[Beleg]

Just a thought: perhaps it might be more politic (and more polite and deferential) to ask the non-participating Guilds to put forth their judge rather than go into a Guild and approach a Guild member separately. This way, that Guild gets to ask for volunteers and is able to choose among its own members. I don't know if we would be terribly happy as a Guild to have someone from another Guild come in and ask one of our members to fulfill some function without even going first to at least the Guildmaster for permission to do so.

Hmm, Nice idea. Although It is sought of traditional for the host of choose judges of his own liking for the debates. The host is automatically supposed as an impartial person, and I am in favor of allowing the host to choose the judges himself. He need not make the choice public, in this way no other member, who isn't been choosen would take offence.

Though this too is just a thought and not a very coherrent one at it too!

[Mrs. Maggott]

If that is the way "it is done", then of course, no one will be upset. I just thought it would be deferential to approach the Guildmaster. After all, this isn't just "somewhere" on the forum, but the Guilds which I expect have a more recognized structure and therefore, a slightly more "territorial" arrangement. But, of course, as noted, if this is "normal procedure", than I have no problem with it certainly.

[Lhunithiliel]

Beleg, do you mean that it is NOT the Guild that should host the debate but an individual - someone out from us?:eek:
But in both cases, I think that the Squire to Gil-Galad should clearly be responsible for hosting and organizing it all.

As for picking up judges from other guilds, I agree with Mrs.Maggott. I do think that the Squire should address the Guild leaders and ask them for an applicant for the job.

Then, who will do the judge-job from our side?:rolleyes:

[Finduilas]

Originally posted by Lhunithiliel
Beleg, do you mean that it is NOT the Guild that should host the debate but an individual - someone out from us?:eek:
But in both cases, I think that the Squire to Gil-Galad should clearly be responsible for hosting and organizing it all.

As for picking up judges from other guilds, I agree with Mrs.Maggott. I do think that the Squire should address the Guild leaders and ask them for an applicant for the job.

Then, who will do the judge-job from our side?:rolleyes:

Now,by saying the Squire to GG,do you mean me?:confused:
Because I really think I'm not experienced enough to host something of such a great importance.

[Lhunithiliel]

Ah, my dearest! :)
Are YOU his Squire?
I don't know! I have offered to you the position of an honourable Squire and I have also offered to the Guild Deputy-Masters to pick up a one of you ...
So, have G-G picked you up?
...I would not even be surprised! ;) :D

In fact I said the Squire should take up this job because G-G himself we all know is missing these days - both in body as much as in mind! :p

All right... calm down... let's see ...who else could do the job?
I still think that it would be the right thing to do if one of the Deputies took the job.

Master Took?
Hirila?

[Finduilas]

And how about our most honourable Guild Master?!;)
I think you're one of the most appropriate but of course only if you have the time and opportunity.

[Lhunithiliel]

Hey! :D
I'm not the King-Sun! ;)

Besides, what do I have Deputies for? :p

[FoolOfATook]

I'm already signed up for the third debate, and I really doubt that I have the energy to participate well in two straight debates (not that I think that I'll debate particularily well in one, but I'm sure you get my point) ;)

[Lhunithiliel]

Oh, no, Master Took! :eek:
It's not about participating but about hsting a debate at our Guild...
Could you do this...I mean, suggest the topic and invite the judges, and open the debate-thread?:rolleyes:

[FoolOfATook]

Oh.:o

Yeah, I can do that. No problem...

[Eriol]

Originally posted by FoolOfATook
Oh.:o

Yeah, I can do that. No problem...


And the rest of the Guild can breathe more easily...

;)

If you need any help that I can provide, just ask, FoaT.

[Lhunithiliel]

Thanks Master Took! :D
And of course, count on me too.

*******

[Lhunithiliel]

HAPPY

HAPPY

BIRTHDAY


ANAMATAR !!!

Have a wonderful birthday and enjoy your young life! :D

[Beleg]

Beleg, do you mean that it is NOT the Guild that should host the debate but an individual - someone out from us?

I was saying that the Guild should decide to choose a person who will act as a host.

Happy Birthday Anamatar.:)

[Finduilas]

With a lot of respect I'd like to wish you everything good in life,Anamatar!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

[Lhunithiliel]

Guild-fellows, I hope you've seen the announcement-thread about this activity (http://www.thetolkienforum.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=315346#post315346) .

You are most welcome to visit that place and post your questions and/or pick up some of the already posted in order to prepare respective answers.

I hope you'll enjoy the activity. :)

[Lhunithiliel]

What a wonderful month of May! So many birthdays! :D :D

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MRS.MAGGOTT!!!!! :D

Let your mushrooms grow more and greater! ;) :D

[Mrs. Maggott]

Thank you for your kind wishes. Another birthday has been reached (and after last week, I had cause to wonder if....)! Well anyway, it is grand to spend it among my friends and fellow Tolkienites on the forum. There aren't any better people anywhere!

God bless.

[Finduilas]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY,MRS. MAGGOTT!!!

I want to wish you all the luck and happiness in this world because you certainly deserve it!
Have fun at the celebration! ;)

[Mrs. Maggott]

Thank you all for your wishes and for my best present - all of you!

God bless.

[Maedhros]

I just wanted to congratulate the Mommy of this Guild in her birthday. Happy Birthday Lhun. I already gave you your present.;)

[Lhunithiliel]

Originally posted by Maedhros
I just wanted to congratulate the Mommy of this Guild in her birthday. Happy Birthday Lhun. I already gave you your present.;)
Oh, Sweety ;) :D, I liked that present! :D :D :D
Thank you!

[Gil-Galad]

First of all HAPPY BIRTHDAY LHUN!
I hope you'll achieve everything you want from your life!


As you can see I'm back.I spent a crazy week and I'm totally exhausted from drinking and dancing in the clubs in Sunny Beach on the Black Sea.I missed you guys!

I see many things have changed and happened here and tonight I'll have to read a lot and start doing my duties again.This is the place where I want to thank to Finduilas who took my duties for the time I was offline.

I saw that a host was chosen.I want to apologize I wasn't online and didnot take that task,but as you could see it was really impossible for me to be online these days.Anyway,Ant,if you are busy,I can do it,cause actually that was my job.Don't feel obliged to do it only because I wasn't online.

[Ithrynluin]

A belated happy birthday to Lhun! Enjoy.

Here's a prezzie from me, the Blue Wizards :D :

[Gil-Galad]

that was cooooooooooooollllllllllllllllll :cool: :p ;) :)

[Lhunithiliel]

First of all, I would like to most sincerely thank personally to everyone who has congratulated me for my birthday!

THANK YOU for the sweet wishes! I would wish to hope that the positive energy streaming from your kind words will reach me and will make my life happier and luckier! (Hey! Not that I'm complaining of being unhappy or not lucky! ;) )

THANK YOU for being such good friends to me!

And Ithy, special thanks to you for the lovely present! :D :D

[Lhunithiliel]

Second, a most glad welcome back to G-G and Mel!!!!!!

I am so happy to have you here, my country-fellows! :D

[Beleg]

Just wanted to Say that from tommorow onwards till the middle of June, I won't be participating in any of the Guild Activities on a regular bases.

Good Luck to Our Team debating in the second round.

[Finduilas]

Originally posted by Beleg_strongbow
Just wanted to Say that from tommorow onwards till the middle of June, I won't be participating in any of the Guild Activities on a regular bases.

Good Luck to Our Team debating in the second round.

Beleg,I'm gonna miss you very much so hurry up and come back to help our team!:)

[Hirila]

I am soooo sorry not to have been around here lately. Seems I missed some birthday parties! Happy Birthday, Anamatar, Mrs. Maggot and Lhun! I hope you still accept my best wishes for the three of you.

Lhun: I am sorry that I couldn't begin my controling of the members list earlier, but I think all of you will like my reasons for not coming to the forum: I have finally found some nice, sensible, good-looking guy who likes me just as I like him. To make it short: I am presently in the process of falling deeply in love. And this takes much of my time, as you will sureyl understand.

But today I am going to begin with making a new members' list.
I will look, which members of the old list have posted within the last two months. Those who didn't will get a PM, asking nicely for more participation, else they will be deleted from the list.
Then I will look for posts of non-members. They will receive a PM asking, if they don't want to join us.

[Gil-Galad]

..........OH that LOVE!...hehheheh......tell your guy that if he is not a good boy,he will have some problems with us,cause we want only the best for you!

[Finduilas]

I just want to announce that I will not participate actively until 14th June because I have to prepare for a very important examination. I'm sorry for the troubles.

[Gil-Galad]

Originally posted by Finduilas
I just want to announce that I will not participate actively until 14th June because I have to prepare for a very important examination. I'm sorry for the troubles.
14th?!Wasn't it 20th?Anyway,we'll wait for you to be back as soon as possible,cause nothing is the same without my elven sister.

[Eöl]

I am leaving for Yellowstone late Thursday night, and will not be back until the 23rd of June.:( I will see you all then.:)

[Finduilas]

Originally posted by Eöl
I am leaving for Yellowstone late Thursday night, and will not be back until the 23rd of June.:( I will see you all then.:)

Woll! Yellowstone,great! I hope you spend your time nice! And we won't let you return unless you tell us about the visit!;)

GG,on 20th I have my school exam, this is different-for Faros.

[Gil-Galad]

Originally posted by Finduilas
Woll! Yellowstone,great! I hope you spend your time nice! And we won't let you return unless you tell us about the visit!;)

GG,on 20th I have my school exam, this is different-for Faros.
That means you are busy till 20th June.:( Too sad.I hope you'll be back as soon as possible Eol and Fin.:(

[Eriol]

Fellows, I'll be gone for a few days. I'm a bit depressed -- perhaps "tired" is a better word -- with TTF...

:eek:

I'll be back on the weekend most probably.

See ya!

[FoolOfATook]

I'm a bit depressed -- perhaps "tired" is a better word -- with TTF...

A feeling that I can more than empathize with, and have felt before myself. The Guild awaits your well-rested return. :)

[Mrs. Maggott]

Originally posted by Eriol
Fellows, I'll be gone for a few days. I'm a bit depressed -- perhaps "tired" is a better word -- with TTF...

:eek:

I'll be back on the weekend most probably.

See ya!
Oh dear! I hope it has nothing to do with my last debate post! :(

[Finduilas]

Eriol, we'll miss you but if you're tired with us...;) go and rest.We won't bother you at home at least!;)

[Eriol]

Originally posted by Mrs. Maggott
Oh dear! I hope it has nothing to do with my last debate post! :(

:D

Luckily I didn't shut off the computer immediately, and could see this :)

Dear Mrs. Maggott, NO post of yours could ever tire me. As usual you have been perfect!

I still have one hour left at work, so I won't disappear at once :)

[Gil-Galad]

Hey,where are you going all of you?!

[Lhunithiliel]

I myself was about to do the same :(

But can I leave the Guild? No! So, I took only about 24 hours a break-out :)

So, Eriol, cool down and return to us asap :)

[Maedhros]

What was the thread that I was supposed to judge Finduilas?

[FoolOfATook]

Maedhros- I think you mean the Essay Contest, which is here (http://www.thetolkienforum.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=8902)

[Beleg]

People, It seems that we have to "host" a debate in this round too.

The debate is between Periaur vs. GoE/GoD and part of round three.

If anyone doesn't have any objections then I would like to host this debate.

[Finduilas]

Originally posted by Maedhros
What was the thread that I was supposed to judge Finduilas?

Yes, FOAT is right. You have to judge the three essays in the Hall of Essays Thread and then post the judgement in the Hall of Essays-Workbook Thread.

[Lhunithiliel]

Originally posted by Beleg_strongbow
People, It seems that we have to "host" a debate in this round too.

The debate is between Periaur vs. GoE/GoD and part of round three.

If anyone doesn't have any objections then I would like to host this debate.
Beleg, my Honourable Esquire, I personally do not!
But you're also in Team 3 ...if I'm not mistaken...:rolleyes:

Would you be able to cope with both tasks?

Well, after all, the hosting of a foreign debate is much more pleasant than to participate! ;) :D

[Beleg]

Well, after all, the hosting of a foreign debate is much more pleasant than to participate!

Ask Arvedui. ;)

Beleg, my Honourable Esquire, I personally do not!

Thanks.

Would you be able to cope with both tasks?

I think I'll manage, since I'll have a lot of free time on my hands from now onwards.

[Lhunithiliel]

So, I guess then that you passed all the exams! :)

EXCELLENT MARKS???????

[Gil-Galad]

ooooooooooooo Beleg,you were faster and took the hosting.I wanted it so much...........................:( :( :( :( :( :( :(
I guess I'm too late...........:( :( :(

[Beleg]

So, I guess then that you passed all the exams!
Passed three of them pretty comfortably, almost screwed one.
;(
maths is just too difficult.:(

[Gil-Galad]

I was offline for several days and now I'm back.
I had to announce the fact I was going to be offline but I just forget.
I had really hard days and I was not able to touch a pc.In Friday night I played at Club Mania in Sunny Beach and returned in 10:30 on the next day,and I was at the 45th anniversary of English Language School "Plovdiv",which I graduated last month.And then I had to go to the so called "Brum Fest"-neo metal and hardcore festival in Stamboliiski,a city near Plovdiv.Although I don't listen to such kind of music I had some work there.I had some work there and by the way I met "Fyeld" 's dj (very nice guy from Finland).What is more,the girl I've been talking about for the last month and a half,Mary, was there and we spent a great time together.I stayed in Stamboliiski till 0:30 a.m when I had to see her home and go back to Plovdiv with the vocalist and the base guitarsit of the group "Delete".

For 3 days I travelled more than 600 kilometers and slept only 3 hours.I played 2:30h at club Mania and spent 8 hours at the "Brum Fest".I was totally exhausted and I needed a long rest.Till today.

The problem is that I'll probably sign a contract for a dj tour over Bulgarian seaside and ,Greece,Turkey(Istanbul),Macedonia and Serbia,which means that I'll be very very busy for a week.
That also means I want be able to make Feanor's biography,something too bad for me,having in mind,he is the greatest elf for me.
Who is gonna take it?Lhun,I know you lovew him,do you want him?:(
As you can see I'm pretty busy the following week or two,with love love love,music,music ,and again love.:cool:

[Finduilas]

I just want to say that I won't be able to participate for 2 days starting from tomorrow( Friday) because I'm going on a holiday.
Hope to see things 'normal' when I'm back here...;) :rolleyes:

[Lhunithiliel]

Originally posted by Gil-Galad
That also means I want be able to make Feanor's biography,something too bad for me,having in mind,he is the greatest elf for me.
Who is gonna take it?Lhun,I know you lovew him,do you want him?:(
Ha! I am sorry! I must have missed this :o :o

Shall I take Feanor?
Well.........SURE!!!!!!!!!!!
Shall I now as this is an old piece of news and you're back....:confused:

And Findy, what is this short vacation? :p:D

[Finduilas]

Now I'm back.
Lhun,I was actually on a trip to the caves Diavolskoto Garlo,Iagodinskata and to Dospat and the Lakes of Dospat and Batak.
I hope that's an explanation.:)

[Gil-Galad]

hey,Fin,when you returned from the excursion with your class?And why you didn't call me to tell me you're back?

[Finduilas]

Originally posted by Gil-Galad
hey,Fin,when you returned from the excursion with your class?And why you didn't call me to tell me you're back?

Yesterday,sorry GG but I was so tired that I went out with Ben and then went to bed.
Sorry.

[Beleg]

I will be resigning from the Guild after the ongoing debate.
It has been a good time while It lasted but now It is no longer possible for me to continue being a member of this Guild in earnest.

[Manveru]

Originally posted by Beleg_strongbow
I will be resigning from the Guild after the ongoing debate.
It has been a good time while It lasted but now It is no longer possible for me to continue being a member of this Guild in earnest.
:eek: :eek: :eek: (you're kidding, right?)

Hmm... I hope you'll visit the forum some time

[Finduilas]

Originally posted by Beleg_strongbow
I will be resigning from the Guild after the ongoing debate.
It has been a good time while It lasted but now It is no longer possible for me to continue being a member of this Guild in earnest.

Beleg, you're joking, right? :eek:
It was a great pleasure to know you anyway and I hope that you'll have the chance to join us in the near future again. Because you have given a lot to this Guild especially a very cheerful atmosphere.
So don't worry we understand you but remeber that you'll always be welcome here.:)

[Lhunithiliel]

Unfortunately. he is not joking. Neither he will be back.

I am sorry, Beleg!

I am sorry and I will not hide my bitterness!

[Mrs. Maggott]

Hello, what's going on? Is it simply a matter of time constraints or is there some other unhappy situation brewing?

I have not been about too much for personal reasons, but surely if it is just the fact that someone is unable to contribute for a time because of such personal reasons, it hardly requires leaving the Guild! From the sound of things, this is a different matter altogether and bespeaks of problems other than merely ones of personal time constraints. I hope this is not the case, but if it is, I too, am sorry. I have also noticed a drop off in activity on the forum but I put that to the end of the academic year and all that that implies. Maybe we all need a vacation because it certainly seems that a lot of the joy and fun is missing somehow. Sometimes one can get too much even of a good thing.:rolleyes:

[Gil-Galad]

OOOO..............I just wonder what's going on?What's happening,first FOAT and now Beleg.I must confess I'm shocked :( :( :( :(
What can we do,Beleg to have you back?!Nothing will be the same without you.:( :( :(

[Lhunithiliel]

See, Beleg? We want you back, my Honourable Esquire! :D

Please, reconsider!

[Gil-Galad]

Originally posted by Lhunithiliel
See, Beleg? We want you back, my Honourable Esquire! :D

Please, reconsider!
Please ,Beleg reconsider it.You are of such a great imporatance for us,as I said nothing will be the same without you.

[Scatha]

Now you cannot ay they don't give you enough reason to reconsider, Beleg. A begging guildmaster and a respected member like GG asking you to stay is not something to take lightly.

Also, I happen to agree with the majority here, that you should indeed reconsider that decision.

[Gil-Galad]

I'm doing that ,cause most of all I think Beleg is a great person.I have had the chance to talk with him,to read his posts,works, etc I would say he is a person I respect very much.He is not one of the other members.In the whole TTF there are persons who I do like and persons who I do respect and I think it is an honour for me to know them.Beleg is one of them,that is why ,once again,I'm asking him to reconsider.
Friends are everything and everything should be done for them.Even to ask them several times on thing.:(

[Finduilas]

Yes, I begged him too....very long on the MSN and I pointed out reasons for which he should stay and for which we would miss him and not only we but the entire Guild and its activities. He was unshakeable but I too do hope that he will reconsider his decision.

[Gil-Galad]

I want to annouce that I posted my part of The Silmarillion discussion:
Chapter 17:"Of the coming of Men into the West"

you can visit it here:

http://www.thetolkienforum.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=333393#post333393

[Scatha]

One small announcement, Lhun. :D

I took the liberty of borrowing GG from this here guild, to host a few of the debates for the GoE, as he had shown a clear interest in doing hosting and judging.

I would like to keep this interaction between our guilds going and expand on it, if possible. This could be to the benefit of both our guilds, don't you agree?

[Finduilas]

Yes, that would be fine.:)
What's more, after the Debate Tournament, we might organise a RPG Tornament...:) Why not?:)

[Anamatar IV]

Originally posted by Finduilas

What's more, after the Debate Tournament, we might organise a RPG Tornament...:) Why not?:)

Err because the RPG portion of The Guild of Elves has moved to MERPG?:o

;)

[Finduilas]

Originally posted by Anamatar IV
Err because the RPG portion of The Guild of Elves has moved to MERPG?:o

;)

:o Ups, ok!
Then we won't have it!:)

[Lhunithiliel]

Originally posted by Scatha
One small announcement, Lhun. :D

I took the liberty of borrowing GG from this here guild, to host a few of the debates for the GoE, as he had shown a clear interest in doing hosting and judging.

I would like to keep this interaction between our guilds going and expand on it, if possible. This could be to the benefit of both our guilds, don't you agree?
Always open for co-operation! :D

We shall have to invite your Elves "for tea" some day! We have to get to know each other better :D

What is it that you are doing there in your Guild? Is it RP?

[Lhunithiliel]

I just wanted to tell you all that the "Beleg-leaving-the-Guild" - problem has been fortunately solved and our dear friend is back!
:D :D :D

[Lhunithiliel]

And another small announcement:

If anyone here needs some Mod's intervention withing the Guild, you are welcome to turn to me and to Lant.

Now I too have been given moderating opportunities within the guild.

[Manveru]

Originally posted by Lhunithiliel
I just wanted to tell you all that the "Beleg-leaving-the-Guild" - problem has been fortunately solved and our dear friend is back!
:D :D :D
How am I glad to see this...:D :D :D :D
Welcome 'back', Beleg (sounds strange;) 'cause you've never left the Guild for real:D ).

[Gil-Galad]

I'm so glad ot hear that Beleg is back!I despaired he wouldn't reconsider,but now everything is ok.Thank you Beleg.You mean a lot for us.and as I said before nothing would be the same without you.

[Eriol]

Originally posted by Lhunithiliel
I just wanted to tell you all that the "Beleg-leaving-the-Guild" - problem has been fortunately solved and our dear friend is back!
:D :D :D

Hurray!

*Eriol shouts from a distant land*

[Scatha]

Originally posted by Lhunithiliel
Always open for co-operation! :D

We shall have to invite your Elves "for tea" some day! We have to get to know each other better :D

What is it that you are doing there in your Guild? Is it RP?


We have started to refresh our members list first, Lhun, then aim to start a few projects on elves. The RP's are done on the MERPG boards, under Eol's guidance.

We would be honoured to come for tea and tighten the bonds between our guilds. :D


Beleg, glad to hear you are sticking around. The place would not be the same without you.

[Lhunithiliel]

Originally posted by Scatha

We would be honoured to come for tea and tighten the bonds between our guilds. :D
Yeah! We shall have to do this! :)

Meanwhile... may I spy on you a little?.... Just out of curiosity - to see who is there in that guild, what you are doing... :p ;) :D

[BlackCaptain]

Hey, I'm spying in here! I can't keep up with that Did you Know Game cuz I just haven't read all that stuff yet! Oops! I'm not a member of this guild!:D

I wasn't here... :D

Actualy I've been scoping out what the Gallery of Characters should be formatted like for my Nazgûl report... So technicaly I have permission to be in here. :)

[Gil-Galad]

Originally posted by BlackCaptain
Hey, I'm spying in here! I can't keep up with that Did you Know Game cuz I just haven't read all that stuff yet! Oops! I'm not a member of this guild!:D

I wasn't here... :D

Actualy I've been scoping out what the Gallery of Characters should be formatted like for my Nazgûl report... So technicaly I have permission to be in here. :)

hoohooh and I won't forget when the time of your Nazgul report come ;) :cool: :p !!!!!

[Finduilas]

I want to say that I won't be able to participate in the Guild for 10 days starting from tomorrow,10th July, until 19th July and that's because I'm going to the seaside!:D :D :D

Anyway, when I come back I'll show some pictures...'cause you probably won't recognise me..I hope!:rolleyes:

However, I'll miss you!:(

[Manveru]

Wow... seaside... I'd like to go, too (just kidding:D;))

Now seriously... have A GREAT fun, Findi:cool:
See you in 10 days:D

[BlackCaptain]

Hmmm... I seem kind of confused as to all there is to do in this guild. Everything seems like people are so far in discussion and I'm just so far behind! Can someone recomend a couple threads for a newbie, or put me in the right direction?:o

[Mrs. Maggott]

Originally posted by BlackCaptain
Hmmm... I seem kind of confused as to all there is to do in this guild. Everything seems like people are so far in discussion and I'm just so far behind! Can someone recomend a couple threads for a newbie, or put me in the right direction?:o
Our illustrious and magnificent (and sometimes scary) Guild Mistress will be happy to assist you, but you might try the character studies and see if there is anyone on the list who hasn't been "taken" and about whom you would like to comment. You might also take a look at some of the past lectures and I believe they are attempting to revitalize the essay thread. Go to any of these threads and see who's "in charge" and pm them. They will be able to help you find your niche at least in the beginning.

But don't fear that we are all so "advanced" that you won't fit in! That's hardly the case and we appreciate and welcome all newcomers to the Guild. Everybody has to start somewhere!

[Lhunithiliel]

Hey, my Captain, here speaks your "illustrious and magnificent (and sometimes scary) Guild Mistress" :o :D :D, would you like to revive the Trivia - thread here within the Guild?

As for other activities, sit down, think and in the "Round Table" or in the "Discussion/Debates topics" threads and in the "Study" you can propose some new ideas. This way, you will yourself start an activity where you will be the first to know what's "cooking"! :D

The Gallery of Characters you already know and if I'm not mistaken you have to prepare a profile of a Nazgul. Besides, take your time and read some of the threads and then you're welcome to participate! :cool:
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCMEMENT !!! PLEASE READ!

I have just received an approval by the Web Master for the reorganization of the Guild space into subforums!!! :D

I invite you all to the "Shall we have our City?"-thread to finalize our opinions on the names of the subforums!

See you there! :D

[Eriol]

I'm glad to hear about that, Lhun...

I will be away from the Forum for an unspecified amount of time. "Unspecified" means I don't know when I'll get back, if ever :).

Good luck with the Debate Tournament, Guild Reorganization, etc. etc. etc.

[Lhunithiliel]

OMG!!!!!!!!!
You too? :eek:

What is it? A summer vacation? Iwould like to hope so! :confused:

[Beleg]

Am away on vacation! got this less time, don't have much time...will be back in abouit 4 days...

[Lhunithiliel]

Summer tiiiiime
And the living's eeeeeeeasyyyyyyy.... :D

All right, folks!

MAY ALL OF YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL SUMMER!!! :D

[Mrs. Maggott]

Might I make a suggestion that the Guild have a hiatus on all its activity - including activity that was scheduled to begin or posted in July through August and put everything off until September. There's something about that time of year that sparks interest in intellectual and scholastic pursuits whereas, this time of year usually results in the desire to lay back and loaf. In fact, even if one posts information during this time of year, there may be little or no interest in it until the fall and by that time other information may be posted subsequent to it on the thread. For instance, I am supposed to post on the character study thread in August. However, I am sure that even were I to do so, sufficient interest in the subject will not really resurface until September and so my efforts could go unnoticed (and that's a lot of effort for so little return!).

Therefore, I make the formal suggestion that aside from day to day questions or Guild maintenance, that all serious scholastic efforts be put off until after Labor Day (the first Monday in September for us here in the U.S.) and then let us see if we have any problems reinstating interest in these projects!

[Lhunithiliel]

Not all of the activities, not all...:rolleyes: :)

I expect Finduilas to come back about 20-th and I hope Manveru is around, so the three of us can use the time to have our M.M. dedicated conversation. After all, we seem to be interested in the topic. Why pospone it?

And the Debate Tournament is still going on......I think ;)

But as for the Characters I see your point, Mrs.Maggott. To a certain extent it is so, yet even if we are a little behind schedule, I wouldn't like to see this activity "frozen" untill September.
Lots of time till September! Who can tell what will happen ? ;) :D

As for keeping order in the Guild.... Well, I will be here. Not to mention the coming next week reorganization of the space of the Guild and I also expect the Testing & Ranking page to be ready some time by the end of the next week, which means that it has to be thoroughly finished and start used.

I personally wouldn't call for a summer hiatus.
It is obvious that the activity in the Guild is "on a vacation", but it hasn't died completely!
People go ...but they also return ...

I would say, we'd better use this time to think about the future and whoever comes to a good idea, let us all learn about it.


The Guild is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all time... :) :D

[Manveru]

Originally posted by Lhunithiliel:
I expect Finduilas to come back about 20-th and I hope Manveru is around (...)
I am... and I hope I'll be;)... I mean it's 'summer time'... I don't have any plans or arrangements, but sometimes things come up suddenly and unintentionally...

[Mrs. Maggott]

Beloved Guild Mistress: you suffer from that wonderful quality of youth, the "slow time" syndrome. You see the summer stretching endlessly ahead - "plenty of time" before September - while an older person such as myself knows full well that that time will just "disappear" in the blink of a beach-bound eye. I know that it seems as if an endless array of days are before us until at least the "official" summer ends (summer itself, of course, doesn't end until September 21st or whenever the autumnal equinox occurs this year), but I can assure you that this time will simply "fly by", filled with all those activities which are such a large part of this time of the year - one of which is generally not sitting indoors on the computer!

By all means continue whatever discussions are ongoing amongst those involved, but I still would formally suggest a sort of unofficial "time out" on more formal activities until around the second week in September. That should insure that most of our "sun worshippers" have returned to the indoors! :p

[Lhunithiliel]

Ah! Maybe it's all because I have the sea right here... The sea, the beaches, the town, full of people from all over the world... And it seems equal to me whether it's summer or not... :)

I guess the "romanitc" touch the word "summer" brings to most people has not the same meaning for me. Life around here is as active as ever... and I myself feel active all the time...

But I'd wait for the others to enjoy their sumemr adventures and I hope when they come back in September they'll tell us exciting stories.
I also expect them to come back with some new strength of interest to what we have met here for.

Untill then... the shadow will be just as convenient to me as daylight.. ;)
Am I not a wraith?! ... Living quite comfortably in both worlds.... :rolleyes:
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Manveru, reading? ;) :D

[Manveru]

Originally posted by Lhunithiliel:
Manveru, reading?;):D
Yep... at least trying... (while dreaming of sun, sand... stuff like that;):D).

[Eöl]

A curse on all computer viruses forever...Sorry for running off without telling anyone. The computer should be up and running by Tuesday or Wednesday.

[Lhunithiliel]

Eheyyyyy!!!!!! Look who's here!!!! :D

There is telepathy, people! Yesterday I kept thinking a lot about you, Eol, about Samjor.... others that were here and then gone...

And today..... here is our Eool returning!!! :D

Eol, I'm sorry to hear you had the worst computer problem!!!

Hope all will be OK and we'll have you with us next week :D :D :D

[Gil-Galad]

I would like to announce that Melian and I will be offline the whole next week,because we will be in Sofia.She and I have university admission exam in Bulgarian History in Friday and I have another exam,in English Language in Tuesday.As you can see we'll be pretty busy and we'll need a lot of luck.
I'll be back Friday night.

And Eol,would you please post the biography of your character in time?

[Manveru]

Hey my guild-fellows...
I don't know how to state this ('cause I see what's happening within the Guild - ''summer frenzy'' has finally come;)), but maybe I won't be able to participate on the forum for quite a long (I hope not to long--I'm kinda ''addicted'' to this community;)) period of time... starting Monday, 21 July (and it’s not summer vacation trip). I emphasized ''maybe'', because not everything is fixed, yet, but I wanted to let You know, ‘cause I am in TTF DT’s team for round 5 (darn it! I wanted to participate in that so much:(), and since it hasn’t started yet, you may find someone to replace me...
I strongly hope that it won’t be necessary...
I will know more about this ‘matter’ on Monday and I confirm my ‘absence’ (if needed).
BEST OF LUCK

[Hirila]

My dear friends...
I hardly dare writing this...
because...
I am going to leave you for quite a long time...

*ducks away from the rotten apples and tomatoes thrown*

As you may have seen during the last weeks I wasn't online, due to my exams coming nearer and nearer these days. You can believe me if I tell you this semester was pure horror! (At least what concerns university. In private my life has made a great turn to the better.)

What adds is all the organizational things that want to be clarified and... well... organized for the next months.
Did I tell you I will be in San Francisco from August 26th to April 5th?
At least now you know. As I don't know if I can find the time to come online then I want to give up my Deputy Guild-Master position to someone more worthy to it. I haven't been of much help, I know. Perhaps you can find someone approriate for it.

[Mrs. Maggott]

Beloved Hrila:

We will just consider that, like Bilbo, you have gone on "an adventure" and await to hear all about it when you return.

Certainly, we must all understand when the nature of our individual lives mean that we must 'depart' for some little time from our involvement in the forum in general and the Guild in particular. There is certainly no need, however, to "leave" the forum or the Guild. Just let us all know that you are not ill (so we don't worry!) and that hopefully, there will come a time when you will be able to return if all goes as you hope!

We, of course, will miss you, and keep you in our thoughts and prayers, awaiting the day when you will return full of all kinds of fascinating stories to tell. Until then, rather than "good-bye", let us all just say, "fare you well".

[Hirila]

What I meant when saying "leave" is that I most likely I won't find the time nor the possibility to go online.
Of course I don't "leave". I'm only on vacation, just as you said.

Of course I'll try and take a look at what'S going on here from time to time. But I don't know if I'll be able to.
We'll see.

[Gil-Galad]

Hey,hey I'm back after a whole week of tough exams,now I'm almost free (if I don't count my dj tours and preparing my documents for student viza for Belgium)
Anyway,I saw that Manveru quited the 5th round and I'm really sorry to hear it.I hope you will participate in some of the next rounds.But who will be the one who will replace him?

[Beleg]

Well, Manveru isn't still Quiet sure about his participation.
But If he for a particular reason won't be able to participate, I'd like to volunteer, but if only Manveru isn't able to participate.

[Gil-Galad]

We'll all be glad if you replace him in case he is not able to participate.I hope he will take part in the debate cause he is willing so much to participate.:(

[Lhunithiliel]

WOW! One day I don't have a look in here and I find LOTS of news.
Unfortunately... not too joyful! :(

But ... All right.
Manveru, Hirila, I hope your adventures away from our small community will be jolly and pleasant :D

Best of luck to you two and come back soon!

G-G I AM GLAD you're back! :D :D :D

How were the exams?

[Manveru]

Originally posted by Beleg_strongbow
Well, Manveru isn't still Quiet sure about his participation.
But If he for a particular reason won't be able to participate, I'd like to volunteer, but if only Manveru isn't able to participate.
I'm glad this is not a problem (uff... I thought G-G'd rip me in two for my absence--just kidding;)).

Thanx Beleg... I owe you one;)
Like I wrote earlier, I will confirm my 'absence' on Monday (if needed;)), but I've already felt better knowing that it won't be a problem with 'replacement':D

Lhun... I also hope so (if 'my adventure' will come to pass...;))

[Eriol]

I'm back, and grateful for it.

:)

In time to congratulate Mrs. Maggott for her nice avatar!

;)

[Lhunithiliel]

Ehey!!!!!! Hello back! :D

It's good to see you around!

Opinions URGENTLY needed at the "Shall we have our city" - thread! ;) :D

[Eriol]

uh? what? Oh well, I guess I'm against.

:D:D

Now, let me take a look at that thread...

[Elendil3119]

I just thought I'd stop in here and congradulate Mrs. M on her new (first?) avatar! It looks great! :)

[Finduilas]

I just want to say that I'm back (with a nice tan:rolleyes: :D ) and am ready to continue to do my duties.:)
I'd be thankful if somebody tells me the most important activities and events that have started during my absence because I may miss them while browsing the Guild.:)
Thanks.

---------------------------
Oh, and Mrs. Maggott, congratulations on your new avatar! It's super!:) However,I'm more like a dog-loving-type person so if I change my avatar and put a dog....,you'd better run...!:D :D :D

[Lhunithiliel]

WELCOME BACK, Fair Lady !!!! :D

You know, you should share some fotos with us! ;) Just to see how much fun you had ;)

[Manveru]

I only want to say that I will participate on the forum, but... (here we go again;) there are always 'some' ''buts'':D)

I don't know how to say/explain this... Like I wrote earlier, I am having a 'weird time' nowadays (family matters of various kind and stuff like that...) and I can 'suddenly disappear' from being around... so I think it'd be better (for the rest of the members of our guild) if I don't participate in such activities like TTF DT--> any round... as long as my 'weird-time-thing' continues:( (I don't want to leave in the middle of a debate;)). I hope that this won't last too long...

So I'll be around (participating in what I can--except for 'special' activities-see above;)), but I can 'suddenly disappear' for some time... but it might not happen at all (so I called it 'weird time';)-I don't like this hesitation:mad: ).

I am really sorry... sometimes life's a ... hmm (you know what it's like;)).

[Finduilas]

Originally posted by Lhunithiliel
WELCOME BACK, Fair Lady !!!! :D

You know, you should share some fotos with us! ;) Just to see how much fun you had ;)

Hi Lhun, I'm so happy to be back again.
:o Ups....
Actually I forgot my camera...:(
But I'll photo myself now and will post my tan...:D :D

[Gil-Galad]

Originally posted by Lhunithiliel
!

G-G I AM GLAD you're back! :D :D :D

How were the exams?
Thank you!
We'll see what are my results next week.I did my best although I did not prepare for them,I just went and did what I could.But I showed them who's the best:cool: !
And if you see Finduilas,I saw her,you'll say she is a real gypsy!

[Eöl]

I have an announcement:
I will be leaving the guild now. I do not like the way things are going, and I feel that the guild is far too disorganized and out of control for my liking. It was fun while it lasted, and I am glad to have met all of you.

[Gil-Galad]

Originally posted by Eöl
I have an announcement:
I will be leaving the guild now. I do not like the way things are going, and I feel that the guild is far too disorganized and out of control for my liking. It was fun while it lasted, and I am glad to have met all of you.
I'm sorry to hear that.I hope you'll come back some day.And by the way will you do your work for The Gallery of Characters.you know that you can be in every Guild you want and still praticipate in the Gallery.I hope your leaving won't unfluenec on your arrangements.

[Lhunithiliel]

I am sorry, but will someone explain to me WHAT people mean when they say that the "things in the Guild are not going well"...or that "it is desorganized"... ????????

What is it that you expect from me?!

I'm doing all I can in order to organize this place as well as possible.
I am here to always defent the Guild and any Guild-member!
I keep peace and understanding!
I am constantly trying to "sparkle" activities.
I always support new ideas......

What more do you expect me to do?

And WHY are you expecting ME to do most of the things around?
It's so convenient to say: I'm leaving because I don't like it any more!"
Excuse me!
This is NOT as watching a movie! You don't like the movie - you go out! Big deal!

A Guild affilliation is MUCH MORE than that!
It is dedication!
It is active participation!
It is willingness to do sth. FOR the Guild and NOT expect the Guild to do sth. for you! (and although a cliche, it is so very true!!!!)

This is NOT the Guild of Lhunithiliel!
This is the Guild of Tolkienologists!
And in my understanding, leaving the Guild means one does NOT feel Tolkienologist any more!

[Finduilas]

Now,first of all,Lhun,let me assure you that your work as Guild's Mistress is excellent and nobody complains about it.You DO everything perfectly and despite the personall problems and arrangements remain truthful.And if there is a problem IT'S NOT YOU!
I do understand,however,your worries about the participation and the attitude of the members.I try to ascribe this to the holiday.But if people tend to go away after it too,then I don't know.Their attitude should be changed.Because even now the Guild is being organized right?In a City?So where's the problem!By Seprember it WILL be organized enough even for the most pretencios members.So then it is not the organization that is wrong.What is it?The Testings are being renovated too.So it's not the ranks as well.What is it that it so wrong ?I don't know. The Guild's Mistress is fine,the people are fine too as far as I have had the chance to talk with them.So the problem I cannot find.I hope that people who see this problem will tell us or at least the Mistress so that we can 'fix' this and make the Guild proper enough for everybody.

[Eriol]

I second that, Finduilas; if I do not contribute more it is because I am lazy.

:o

Our Guild-Mistress knows how to spur me into action, though :D. (One of her greatest qualities, among many, as Guild-Mistress).

I'm always willing to "do something for the Guild"... just ask, Lhun!

;)

I just have a native dislike of the limelight, that's all...

(I know no one asked my opinion about this, but I thought I'd be a fool today and make this offer. Today has been a good day for foolishness, so far.)

[Scatha]

*points at the giant spotlight he is holding*

Did you say something about having a native dislike of limelight? ;)

[Mrs. Maggott]

You know, this reminds me of what many people say about going to church: "I don't get anything out of it." Well, the fact is, church ain't "entertainment" - or at least it shouldn't be. When I go to church, I go to what is called a "liturgy" and that word quite literally means, "the work of the people". One isn't supposed to go and be a spectator, but a contributing participant. If one actually contributes and "works" at worship, then one will "get something out" of the service.

The Guild is much the same. If there is apparent "disorganization", it's simply because we have a lot of things going on at the same time as the result of the wide variety of interests expressed by our members. We are not a narrowly focused group! It is easy to have rigid structure when you have an extremely limited area of interest. However, it is also every easy to become "disinterested" in such limited fare.

Secondly, if one is contributing to the various ongoing topics of interest, then one will hardly "lose interest". If one isn't, that is not the fault of the Guild or the Guildmistress. If one doesn't see something in the Guild at the moment of interest, then it behooves the member to consider what would interest him or her and bring the topic to the attention of the rest of the members on the appropriate thread for the purpose. If there is interest among at least some of the members on that topic, then off you go!

Thirdly, this has been an exhausting and busy time. As has been pointed out, five members of our Guild have been elected into the Council of Nine. That means that the entire time that that matter was being debated and then voted upon, a considerable number of our members were extremely busy therein and could not participate fully in the Guild. Then we had several members who for personal reasons had to leave or became very, very ill and could not participate and then came the spring and exams for our scholars and then summer and the desire to just sit back and "veg(etate)", as we used to say. None of these things were the fault of anyone, least of all, Lhun, who has been working like a demented dwarf trying to build up interest and participation against very, very heavy odds.

It is always easy to criticize and find fault. It is more difficult to attempt to find solutions or to be patient during periods of "upsetment". We are in the middle of the summer and, frankly, I don't think any of us are really going to be "gung ho" for much until September brings with it a desire to return to "work" within the Guild. Therefore, to my mind, this should be a period wherein we look at all that is going on and "clean house", culling out whatever is no longer of interest and taking suggestions on possible new approaches (I am just entralled with the 13 CD narrated by Martin Shaw of The Silmarillion! What a find!) etc. Again, it is easy to say, "what a mess this place is" and walk away. It is harder to ask, "what can I do to help" or "this is where I think we need to do 'x' or 'y'."

I know that I have not been of much help in the Guild lately (especially taking out our Guildmistress's time on my wonderful avatar), but I hope to again be a worthy contributor in due course of time - and I would hope that all who are students of Tolkien (and thus members of this Guild) would feel the same way.

[Lhunithiliel]

Thanks for advocating the "devil" Finduilas, Eriol and Mrs.Maggott!

[Gil-Galad]

What can I say?!Yes,do understand most of us are extremely busy(I will not explain to you how busy I am,ask Finduilas if you do not believe me),but I still do find time for the Guild.
Because I feel myself a Tokienologist!!
But I cannot understand while everything is going from bad to worse.............take for example The Gallery of Characters..........it started so well and now............just see it.
I'm really despaired.:(

[Lhunithiliel]

Don't be G-G!
Although I am too so sorry that this activity has stopped. I hope this is only temporarily!
The project is extremely good to be abandoned!
But this is the "doom" of all the long-lasting activities - they go slowly and they always lose the initial "sparkle". I think the important thing is to keep the project alive, which means, that it has to be taken care of more often and with more attention.
*********

Now , I wish to say that we all should start thinking about the coming active season.
All good suggestions and ideas for activities of the Guild will be highly appreciated!

I personally am thinking about a new Lecture-cycle! ;) :D

[Lhunithiliel]

I remembered sth. that I wish to share with you all:

Yesterday it was exactly one year from the date I joined TTF! :D
Ha! ONE YEAR!!! :D Boy! This forum gave me so much! And it changed so many things in my life!

The MOST important thing that has happened is that I've made friends with WONDERFUL people from all over the world !!!!!!!! Most of them are in this guild! :D

Yeeeeeeees! Life sometimes id beautiful!!!! :p :D

[Manveru]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

:D:D:D

[Finduilas]

Happy Anniversary, mamo ... ;) :D

I hope we have many many more together...:)

[Beleg]

Indeed Lhun, and I feel honored If I am included among your friends. :)
What do you think is the difference between Last Year July's TTF and now?

[Lhunithiliel]

Hehe :D

Thank you friends! :D

What was it like then....one year ago...?

At that time I quite accidently found TTF and started reading through the threads and I said to myself : "Ross, you still have to read A LOT MORE if you want to be here!" So even if I had registered, I visited the place to only read and learn... And then..I started knowing people around and then...I dared to post here and there - mostly questions.... and later I was marked by Grond and Maedhros and the Mighty Hammer of the Underworld made me an offer I could not refuse ;) :D... and I entered his guild....
Ah!...memories... :rolleyes: :D

What have I achieved?
Knowledge.....and ....friendship!
These are the most important things!

I wish it to every one ! It's great! :D

[Mrs. Maggott]

Originally posted by Gil-Galad
What can I say?!Yes,do understand most of us are extremely busy(I will not explain to you how busy I am,ask Finduilas if you do not believe me),but I still do find time for the Guild.
Because I feel myself a Tokienologist!!
But I cannot understand while everything is going from bad to worse.............take for example The Gallery of Characters..........it started so well and now............just see it.
I'm really despaired.:(
I am supposed to wax eloquent on the "hidden king" aspect of Aragorn in August. I have been annoying my daughter (who has a large libarary on the subject of another hidden king - Arthur) to provide me with some sources referable to that subject, but she hasn't been very forthcoming as of yet because she is very busy. However, I do have a hold on her since she wants me to make part of a costume for her for next Saturday. Hopefully, she will "come through" if I use a little blackmail.

On the other hand, I do not believe that August is good for me (depending upon a number of things), so if not, I will endeavor to deliver it sometime in September. But as I have "delivered" in the past (Lecture series), one need not fear that I shall fail to deliver at least something in this thread as well. However, I would prefer that it be something good rather than just "something".

[Scatha]

GG, things always slow down on boards during the summer. It is a given fact of online life, which you need to get used to. :D

Things will pick up once the summer is over, I ensure you.

[Lhunithiliel]

I say... Shouldn't we use the month of August to prepare our suggestions for the active season?
I at least am doing so. :)

I also suggest we start considering the Birthday of the Guild - August 31-st as the "opening" of the active season for the Guild.
What say you?
I, for one, will be ready to offer a whole "program" of activities and I hope most of it will be approved by the members ...
I am feeling bored because of inactivity... But I can understand too that most people are unavailable in summer.
Well, at least I have the tournament - "wars" !!!!!!! ;) :D :D

[Gil-Galad]

Originally posted by Lhunithiliel
?
I, for one, will be ready to offer a whole "program" of activities and I hope most of it will be approved by the members ...
I am feeling bored because of inactivity... But I can understand too that most people are unavailable in summer.
Well, at least I have the tournament - "wars" !!!!!!! ;) :D :D
yeah,it's really boring when actually nothing happens in the Forum,and especially in the Guild.But I must confess Lhun is right.I do not like this fact ,but you know "Sad but true".:(

[Lhunithiliel]

As I said... perhaps the best "cure" for bore is if we all start thinking of what new suggestions we shall offer for the active season.

Oh!.... I am so excited looking at my list seeing it growing.. :D :D :D

[BlackCaptain]

I'm finaly back! And I fear that my Gallery of Characters report is all but 25% finished, what with vacation and my parents taking my computer away for a while... I'll get on it RIGHT NOW! Actualy I'm gonna go see what I missed here at TTF in my absence... then I'll get on it!

When I'm done with it, I just post it in the Gallery of Characters thread correct?

[Lhunithiliel]

Oh, my "prodigal sons" are coming back one after another :D

Good to see you back My Captain! :D

Right! When you're ready with the profile post it into the Gallery.
We'll be expecting to read it!

[BlackCaptain]

And I'll be hoping I don't do TOO bad of a job:rolleyes:

[Gil-Galad]

Originally posted by BlackCaptain
I'm finaly back! And I fear that my Gallery of Characters report is all but 25% finished, what with vacation and my parents taking my computer away for a while... I'll get on it RIGHT NOW! Actualy I'm gonna go see what I missed here at TTF in my absence... then I'll get on it!

When I'm done with it, I just post it in the Gallery of Characters thread correct?
I hope you'll do it as soon as possible!
Welcome back!

[BlackCaptain]

Aaaghhhhh.... School is starting soon and I have cross country practice every day until... oh I don't even know when... I'll go work on my report now... My summer is just FAR too busy for my liking... Again I'm sorry for the delay's... Real life must come before TTF sadly... :( :o

[BlackCaptain]

This is just great... now my light isn't working. It's also 9 o'clock... Another delay... I guess I'll work on it tomarow morning:o :o :o :( :( :o :o

[Gil-Galad]

Originally posted by BlackCaptain
This is just great... now my light isn't working. It's also 9 o'clock... Another delay... I guess I'll work on it tomarow morning:o :o :o :( :( :o :o
I hope you will have some more time in the near future.:(

[Scatha]

I might suddenly drop offline soon, as my harddrive is failing me and the second PC not ready to be set up yet. :(

Just in case I do drop off, this does not mean I do no longer wish to be in this guid. Just though i'd give you guys a heads up.

[Lhunithiliel]

It might happen with me too. :(

Not because of some computer problems but there some other things that might keep me from being too active.

But still...I'll be around , so BEHAVE! :D

And keep an eye of the Guild whenever I'm absent, please!

[Gil-Galad]

More people going on vacation!I suggest to shut down the whole forum............:( and to go on vacation..........:mad:
I hope you'll be back soon:(

[Lhunithiliel]

Oh I will! :D

I just can't leave the place for too long! I'm addicted! :p

[Scatha]

As soon as I halfway can, GG. :)

[Lhunithiliel]

I am so very much happy to announce that our Maia Queen Melian has achieved the dream of her life - she has been admitted to the University to become an archeologist! :D

CONGRATULATIONS , my dear!!!!:D :D :D

[Manveru]

C-O-N-G-R-A-T-U-L-A-T-I-O-N-S!!!!

:D

[Scatha]

Congrats Melian. :D

[Mithrandread]

:cool:Congratulations, Melian!:cool: Archeology is such a neat field of study! Both my Mum, and my best friend have degrees in Archeology, and my Mum has been on several digs in Southwest Colorado, where there are many Native American artifacts.


Again, Congrats!:D

[BlackCaptain]

Update on my belated Character Report!

I have now only to site the Nazgûl's apearances in Unfinished Tales, reflect on the passages, and site the Nazgûl's chronology, then it will be done! I'm still gona go over some of the Tolkienologits' finished reports to see sort of a standard... if there's anything else I should put in. Expect it done in a couple days. I don't have Cross Country practice tonight (THANK GOD!), so I should get a descent amount done. I have a game of lazer tag I have to make an appearance at though (Hahaha I'm so popular:D (and modest!)) in about... 2 hours... But that shouldnt hinder my studies too bad.

[Beleg]

Congargulations Melian! Maybe one day we will see you on tele describing one of those neat arcelogical sites! Who knows!

[Manveru]

It does... I mean it;)
One hour of being under this 'fiery' sun and >poof< you're done...
Now I resemble a snake of some kind (ble:p )... I am shedding my 'precious' skin!!

:D

[Melian]

Originally posted by Beleg_strongbow
Congargulations Melian! Maybe one day we will see you on tele describing one of those neat arcelogical sites! Who knows!

Ha! Me on the tele?! :D :D :D
Well, thank you all. It's so rewarding to be congratulated so much on such a cherished achievement. By the way, have you noticed how my 'colleague' Indiana Jones not just digs but stumbles upon precious artefacts? That's what I won't do. I intend to bear scorching heats and dusty fields...the real thing is best you know.

Manveru! Your skin worries me! Are you red right now?:D :D :D

[Manveru]

Originally posted by Melian:
Manveru! Your skin worries me! Are you red right now?:D:D:D
I was... but not anymore (''icy compresses'' rulez!;))
But my skin is still 'coming off', though:( -- I think it's natural:D:D:D

[Melian]

I see... you are peeling like onion?!:D
(I'm fair and my skin is light, too. I have your experience each summer)

[Beleg]

Say Melian, have you watched the Indiana Jones Movies? :p

[Lhunithiliel]

Originally posted by Beleg_strongbow
Say Melian, have you watched the Indiana Jones Movies? :p
Oho!!! Indy Jones is very popular here, Beleg! :D
How, do you think, Melian has chosen to become an archeologist?!? :p :D

In fact they're going to roll the trilogy once again - this time on TV, starting this Friday! :)

Mel, I wish you finally ca convince "Discovery" to come and film the historical treasures of our ancient land! :D

Manveru, don't you have yoghurt there? It's the BEST to keep your skin ON your back! And if there isn't ...try cucumbers (....and I don't mean eating these....) :D

[Manveru]

Originally posted by Lhunithiliel:
Manveru, don't you have yoghurt there? It's the BEST to keep your skin ON your back! And if there isn't ...try cucumbers (....and I don't mean eating these....)
Thx, boss... I'll try (not to eat them;))

:D

[Melian]

Originally posted by Lhunithiliel
Oho!!! Indy Jones is very popular here, Beleg! :D
How, do you think, Melian has chosen to become an archeologist?!? :p :D

In fact they're going to roll the trilogy once again - this time on TV, starting this Friday! :)

Mel, I wish you finally ca convince "Discovery" to come and film the historical treasures of our ancient land

:D :D :D Oh, yes indeed, our culture is quite worth this. By the way, I heard that the National Geographic Magazine (my favourite one!) are coming over!

[Beleg]

Indy Jones! Lol!

[Melian]

Yeah, it's a funny practice to adopt a dog's name.:D

[BlackCaptain]

AGH! ITS DONE!!! Please don't laugh at me... it wasn't until Unfinished Tales (about) that I started taking a more serious tone... I hope I did what I was suposed to do.*gets really nervous*

[Anamatar IV]

Well well, 'matar's back from his camping trip!:D

Which debate round are we on now?;)

[Lhunithiliel]

Hehehe :D

Welcome back!

Round 6 we are in and I would like to thank Eriol and Manveru for doing so well on the "front line"!

[Manveru]

"... Repeat... copy... we need a reinforcement... >ssh< do you copy?... >ssh< I repeat... do you copy?... >booom< aaaaaaghh!! :D"

Ain't easy on the "front line", but we're managing... neither fatigue nor dust nor the greatest strength of ''the other side'' will force us to abandon our spot... Long live the GoT!!

:D

[Lhunithiliel]

****Base to front-line...szhhh....Base to front-line... Do you copy?...Repeat...Do you copy?...szhhhhssshhh..... WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!!!!!!! *** :D

[Finduilas]

I just want to tell you instead of GG that he's very busy now concerning his departure from Bulgaria. He's having problems getting his visa and that's why he has no time to dedicate to anything but the documents. He'll most probably return soon.
He wanted me to tell you that he wouldn't be able to participate in the debate and if you let me I can take part instaed of him.

[Gil-Galad]

Well,thank you Findi,you helped me once again!
Unfortunately I faced some problems concerning my student visa and my future departure from Bulgaria and going to Belgium.That is why these days,probably till 29 August (when I will eventually have my visa)I'll be extremely busy with all documents and my preparation for the departure.
That means I'll not be able to participate actively in the forum,and I'm really sorry for this.Only tonight I have the chance to dedicate some time to the Guild.I would like to ask Findi to replace me in the debate.
I hope you will understand the difficulty of my situation and the fact that my life depends on the following days.

[Manveru]

Gil-Galad...

First of all, GOOD LUCK with the visa. I hope you'll get one...

Second... Don't you worry about the debate (it's now over;))... we've taken care of it with Eriol (gosh... he's irreplaceable:D). Always remember: "First things first" - as Duffy Duck used to say;)

:D

[Eriol]

Well, the latest set of insults that I have gathered on the tournament is "nitpicking, pettifogging"; "dis