For the Fallen but not Forgotten of TORC III

[RavenTinuviel]

A Raven flies about, looking at the place that was so special at one time in her life, seeming so long ago. The time has passed, and life and death has filled the years. Still, it is a great comfort to come here now and again. It lightens my heart to see Drogo and Terry D, rwhen and Vana, Heliona and Novice, Dunthule and Gamgee Wench, erinhue and Gilagar... but where is Frodotook, and where is Mandos? And memories of Ronnan in the Hidden City... it brings a tear to me to think of your passing now ten years gone. With a fluffing of her feathers and a few clicks of prayer, the Raven flies off...

[erinhue]

Dear Raven, drop a feather from the sky
To wipe the tears and sadness from my eye
I thank you for the gentle memory
Of a wondrous place in time
That used to be

[FrodoTook]

Hello friends. I remember all of you well and so very fondly.

I am a very proud grandfather now. My son, George Travis Junior, is now a father.

I will gleefully forever celebrate the birth of my sons' first born child.

As I was, my son is 30 years old when his first child was born.

My Grand Daughter was born June 7th, 2014.

Her name is Caroline.

I am her Grand Father.

I am happy for my son.

I know he will be a great father.

Just a little tid bit ...

he told me

"Dad, I'm gonna turn her on to Tolkien just like you did for me"

"I will read to her"

[Calma]

Congratulations, FT.
My best to your son and daughter-in-law as well.


Welcome to the universe, Caroline!
May it give you all it's wonders.

[Teltasarewen]

Congratulations FT! And to your son. A very happy occasion indeed. And a possible future Tolkien fan.

[siddharth]

BIG Congrats FT to you and your son and the whole family.

And don't be such a stranger here.

[IrisBrandybuck]

congratulations, FT!!!

Start now...don't waste time!

[Vanaladiel]

FT my friend that is such great news!! I know you will love being a grandpa!!! I bet your son is excited too as is his wife. Little Caroline sounds so cute and lovely!!!

You can be sure that she gets good books such as Tolkien by gifting her books for her birthdays as I have done for my grandchildren. No greater gift then love and a love for reading.

By the way... Have a Great Birthday tomorrow hon!!!

[prmiller]

Hello friends. I remember all of you well and so very fondly.

I am a very proud grandfather now. My son, George Travis Junior, is now a father.

....

I am happy for my son.

I know he will be a great father.

Just a little tid bit ...

he told me

"Dad, I'm gonna turn her on to Tolkien just like you did for me"

"I will read to her"

Passing on Legacies

There, see! The legacy is passed
from passion burning long and deep;
the songs and stories we have loved
will fire her heart and bless with sleep.
Oh watch out world! A brave heart comes!
For she, shieldmaiden, tall and strong
will join life's mighty folk indeed,
shall by her life birth epic song!
Hooray for fathers who impart
the neverending gift of tales,
imagination's truest bread.
Oh may she grow all wise and good,
and heart to heart be richly fed.

Blessings,
Parm

[erinhue]

I was digging around in the nostalgia bins and found one of my very first if not the first post I ever made here on TORC. The very first thing I did after finding this place was to write and post Treebeard's Lament in the old poetry section. I read around the boards and decided that the RP stuff (No Prancing Pony back then) was for me and the rest as they say.......... so here's where I started


The warrior bard Erinhue saunters into the Forsaken Inn. the sounds of general amusement make the place seem likely for trading a pint or two for a song. When he sees Gwenivier and Snowdog so intimatly entwined and before the entire tavern he decides this must be amature night. Perfect. The ruby red eyes of the dragon harp he carries flash but for now Agarak remains subdued. Making his way to the bar he leans back aginst it and sets his fingers to the strings of the harp. Unfortunately he chooses to sing Treebeard's Lament,a tune completely at oddds with the present mood. The crowd, quite understandably, begins throwing days old stale pez and other more disagreeable flotsom. Agarak, already annoyed by Erinhue's voice wakes up and lobes balls of flaming spit into the inn, incernrating a passing hobbit. the cherries jubilee he was about to serve was set neatly ablaze to the delight of the customer who ordered it. A jangled musical cord rings out from the untouched strings and Agarak belches black smoke. Remembering the incident at the <BR>Splintered Chamberpot only three nights ago Erinhue strokes the dragonharp's nose and quickly leaves.
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[orodreth111]

Good to see ya Bard'o'm'boy!!!!

[erinhue]

Right back at ya, Cookie Man. Grand to see ya

[Terry D]

Congratulations, most granfatherly Frodo Took... we love every moment we spend with you!

... some gifts, to celebrate your grandfatherleness.. well...

well, well, well, here is a popcorn container... it holds a pair of movie passes, jus log into Hulu and watch anytin' your heart desires! Now, for the goodies! Some juicy fruits, licorice and of course popcorn, yummy yum-yum. A perfect gift for the Grandfather movie buff! Frodo Took, Your a winner!!! Sure to put a smile on any grandfather's face. Chocolate cards, dice box rolls out delicious truffles, chocolate roulette chips, deck of cards and a chocolate slot machine!

And to add a touch of elegance to your home with this gift basket. It contains potpourri, candle, scented oils and a wooden muscle massager. This basket is all you need to relax after a long day at work...

And to remember your friends on TORC... this photo box contains a photo album, a throw-away camera, a beautiful picture frame, pretzels and snack candy. A picture perfect gift for one who is picture perfect... our F Tookster!

And for our lovelies RavenTinuviel, Vanaladiel, IrisBrandybuck, heliona and JudyA ... Fabulous fragrant these daisies, sunflowers and roses are not! Made in chocolate to satisfy the master gardener. Dig deep for garden tools, garden gloves and assorted packages of seeds.

And last, yet, not least, for our splendiferous erinhue, Dunthule, prmiller, siddharth, Drogo Baggins, Teltasarewen, Gilaglar, Calma and orodreth111 the curmudgeon... "The Tower" This gift truly stacks up! Each tier holds something different and delicious. Tier 1: filled with milk and chocolate covered pretzels. Tier 2: filled with an assortment of gourmet chocolates. Tier 3: Filled with a selection of the very best mixed nuts. Tier 4: a mouth watering selection of hard candy. Tier 5: filled with Gummies and Swedish Fish along withchocolate covered popcorn!

Enjoy, princes and princess!

[Vanaladiel]

Thank you for the sweet gifts Terry D, you smooth talker you!! It is grand to see you posting here again! I know I have missed you!

FT how is it going being a grandpa?? We wants pictures too!!

[Terry D]

Vanaladiel! Look what I found at Klonnku's Boutique! Which would look good on ya? This Evening gown is lovely, with it's matching cloak. Or, mayhaps, bask in the mystery of this red feathered suit?!? How about a satin, brocade number? Or, a Dragon collared and cuffed, beaded cocktail dress?

[Harvestar]

Missing my dear knight Speaker-to-Animals and the sweetest gwendalar who sent me a painted sand dollar with "Harvestar" and a teddy bear on it. Hearing the echoes of my past here - the Talk forum quick as mithral flowing, comfort, laughter, and friends only a post away. Missing also the lovely Arwen740 who I was grateful to meet in person.

FT!!!! congratulations!!! She will be so blessed to know you!

[Terry D]

Oooohhh!!! Harvi, I just had one last teddy bear left, from the Napper's Guild. Here. Harvestar, you are a fond memory of company and comfort. So good to see you.

Speaker-to-Animals, gwendalar, what a wonderful gift! Such a delicate, delightful way to express friendship, and you their painted sand dollar "Harvestar".

Arwen740,.. my thoughts are of her as well... and rwhen too...

[Harvestar]

((HUGS)) her Teddy Terry! oh, the Naptime guild!

yes… missing rwhen too… And EntwifeLost

[erinhue]

Ah yes, my Long Haul Sister. So many have taken sail into the West. It is a cause for great joy when one should return, to stir up memories, happy memories, however brief the stay. Fare ye exceeding well where ever life would have you fare.

[Teltasarewen]

Terry D thank you for the tasty treats and kind compliment. I don't think I have ever been called splendiferous before...I think I like it.

[Vanaladiel]

Terry D I love the idea of the sparkly gown. Thank you so much!! Oh and look how good it looks on me!!

Telta I love listening to these old timers as they call themselves, because they know how to compliment a lady!! I love it!!

[Drogo Baggins]

Probably forgotten.....but still....bump.

[FrodoTook]

Drogo

I remember you

In a good way. I sincerely thank you for that.

Cool to see you again

my fellow Tolkien friend.

[Vanaladiel]

Drogo darlin you will never be forgotten by this lass. Your smile and words are something that hold memories of years gone by.

You are a special member of TORC and always will be.


I do miss rwhen something fierce. She and I used to get to chat daily on IM but with her new job and move and my jobs, we do not get to chat hardly at all. We do keep in touch via email but it is not the same.

[Silmarill]

Just popping in for my yearly checkup!

[FrodoTook]

Hey Sil and Vana.

Yall definitely ain't forgotten.

Sil

I remember you fondly and well. The Lothlorien Alliance was from quite a while back
but I remember you even better than that. I remember you being cool to meet. Yes, I remember when I first met you.
Thank you Sil.

Vana

Dear sister. You know me better than you think you do. I asked you to take care of The Eldars because I knew you could. I thank you for being here on TORC at the right time for me. Major HUG.

[erinhue]

Nothing is forgotten. What enters your heart lives there forever.

[Dunthule]

Hello friends!
It has been 9-10 months since my last post.
It's been a really sad season for my wife and me.
Several of you know that our son (born close to 8 years ago) was given only about 1 year to live due to a brain disease.
Through his fighting spirit, a whole lot of answered prayers,a top notch pediatric neurological team and endless love by family and friends he blew past the 1 year mark.
But he finally lost the battle and went home early last September.

It's been very difficult to put into words and I guess I just went silent on several forums.

We are starting to come out of our funk, but grief is best taken when it hits vs trying to put off.

Sooo, I hope to be around some more.

[IrisBrandybuck]

Dunthule: I am so sorry for your loss. But you know where he is and he is well and whole and will see you again.

I know it still hurts though. Thank you for coming in and sharing with us.

[Calma]

Gees, Dunthule, and I thought my life had troubles....
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss.
He gave you nearly eight years of joy.
Bless him for that.
Hold onto each other and remember him with a smile.