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RobinKa
Joined: 29 Mar 2005
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 Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2005 4:02 am Post subject: "Please allow me to introduce myself (...)" |
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I've been around for half a year. And I'm addicted to OSA, one of the most amazing site ever 
– Ekhm... Ssssstop being stupid, preciousssss. Don't ya think folksssss already knew thissssss...?
 
Well, no more hiding in the shadow 
My name is Katherine. My friends call me Robinka, please do so
I live in Poland. Frankly, it bothers me a bit that I'm not native English speaker and I'm a newbie to the forum in general. I've entered none so far. But I promise I'll try to do my best  .
Every day I've come here and kept on reading... tons of fantastic stories (my cat is very happy about it 'cause I'm like being stuck in front of the screen and she feels free to occupy my chair beside me . Permanent company...  ).
I had several stories written in Polish. But I don't think I dare translate them. Since I've been looking around OSA, I've found them not good enough. I've got one story published here and also few ideas what to write about next (though I fear if my linguistic and writing skills are, well, sufficient). Besides, many thanks to those who red and reviewed my drabble  . I've included short info as well, see my Details if you like.
Concerning Professor's realm, I am devoted "Silmarillion" fan (and Haldir's – Craig, it's all your fault  ).
I would love to join this excellent and admirable fellowship of yours. I hope you don't mind.
All the best
Robinka
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Shanalir
Joined: 27 Feb 2005
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Location: Umm, anyone seen my map?
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| Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2005 5:02 am Post subject: |
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Welcome, Robinka! As a relatively new member myself, I can assure you that the wonderful people in OSA always love new members. And you are a Silmarillion fan! I know there will be people hoping you'll publish some Sil fics. And don't worry about being a non native English speaker, as you put it. There are quite a few people here that have English as a second or third language.
Basically, I'm trying to say (though I may be making a mess of it ): Step forward with confidence, and be assured of a warm welcome!  |
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TrissMarigold
Joined: 12 Mar 2004
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Location: the land of dreams
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| Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2005 7:47 am Post subject: Czesc RobinKa! |
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Hey Kasia! Welcome to OSA, the wonderful place for all LOTR and Silm lovers. I'm glad to see my compatriot here. Witaj!
I've got the same problem with the language. My English gets better and better thanks to OSA - I'm reading so many stories here. Having the constant contact with the language (as I visit OSA almost every day and spend hours reading fics) certainly helps.
Triss (Ania) |
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ellisk
Joined: 23 Jan 2004
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Location: Icon by Alassante! Wow!
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| Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2005 8:22 am Post subject: |
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Welcome RobinKa. There are a lot of people here who don't have English as their native language. It's no problem and your english seems great to me. Glad to see you posting and get ready for the insanity to hit you.
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Yavanie
Joined: 02 Jun 2004
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Location: Texas
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| Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2005 9:23 am Post subject: |
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Oh puhlease!!!!! Even the native English speaker can't always spell!!! Anyway,, as for stories, that's what betas are for!!! There is no way to write a story and work on it and work on it and catch all the grammar, spelling, punctuation mistakes. You really need a fresh pair of eyes.
Fresh perspectives are also much looked forward to. And who would have a fresher perspective than someone from someplace you're not from??? I am SO enjoying the non-native brave souls who dare to post their stories!!! A simple line in the first chapter noting that you are a non-native speaker and everybody will be very forgiving of mistakes and very supportive of the storyline, especially if it's good. Drabbles, as you noted, are a great start!!!
Sil stories? where's Eruanna - she loves Sil and will jump in soon, I'm sure. And she's obssessed with Mr. Parker as well!!!
Please, jump in the forum and the author's block!!!! New authors here and greedily welcomed!Please don't let the language issue keep you from enjoying this place, and please don't deprive us of your presence!!!!
oh, by the way, HOWDY!!!!!!!!
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krazykataave
Joined: 17 Dec 2004
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Location: Immortalized by John Denver
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| Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2005 9:26 am Post subject: |
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| Quote: | | Oh puhlease!!!!! Even the native English speaker can't always spell!!! |
That's me. Can't spell for anything and a English speaker for 28 years.
Hello glad you "came out" 
Kat |
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mistressofbucklebury
Joined: 26 Sep 2004
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Location: England
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Hey RobinKa,
Having read and reviewed your drabble I'd definitely say don't be shy about posting more of your stories here, they'd definitely be welcome!!
There are lots of people here who will be more than willing to give you lots of help with writing in English and I personally think there isn't enough Sil Fic out there so bring it on! (please!?!).
Welcome to OSA 
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DarkElfChilde
Joined: 23 Aug 2004
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Welcome to OSA!
- DEC
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Eruanna
Joined: 11 Jan 2005
Posts: 426
Location: Dor-Cuarthol, betwixt the Bow and the Helm...
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| Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2005 1:53 pm Post subject: Re: "Please allow me to introduce myself (...)" |
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| Quote: | Concerning Professor's realm, I am devoted "Silmarillion" fan (and Haldir's – Craig, it's all your fault ).
I would love to join this excellent and admirable fellowship of yours. I hope you don't mind. |
(A fond "howdy" to Yavanie...yes, I have left "real life" for a moment! The words "Silm" and mention of Haldir excited me!)
Robinka:
HOW wonderful that you have introduced yourself to the forum!!! 
Yes, I, too, am a lover of the LOTR and the Silm. Truth be told, Beleg Cuthalion had his heart broken when the movie Haldir stepped onto the scene! (Not to worry, Bow of Doriath, because I am still your biggest, adoring fan...)
You will find we are a great group with whom to interact. (To use GOOD English grammar!) LOL! We have a LOT of fun here and lots of laughter all around!
You will need to have a sense of humour, too. Things here are seldom serious!
Hail and well met, Robinka! As the movie Haldir says, "Mae govannen."
--Eruanna, true fan of ALL the hard-working marchwards of Middle-earth
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inglor
Joined: 26 Apr 2004
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Location: Not here, not there, not anywhere
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I've been an english speaker for the better part of 34 and I still can't get friend/freind right.... English is a screwy language when it comes to spelling real mutt language it is.
Welcome, always good to see more Sil fans. Nice to have folks who can appreciate just how much Aragorn was marrying up. (For those of you who don't know, Aragorn may have been the heir to the throne of Gondor and Arnor, but Arwen was in line for the Throne of: Doriath, Lorien, Rivendell, Lindon, Gondolin, Nargothrond and was the great grandaughter of the High King of the Noldor and the High King of the Teleri in Valinor... Elrond wasn't exaggerating)
(see my signature )
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Eruanna
Joined: 11 Jan 2005
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Location: Dor-Cuarthol, betwixt the Bow and the Helm...
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| Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2005 10:37 am Post subject: Wow! |
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| inglor wrote: | I've been an english speaker for the better part of 34 and I still can't get friend/freind right.... English is a screwy language when it comes to spelling real mutt language it is.
Welcome, always good to see more Sil fans. Nice to have folks who can appreciate just how much Aragorn was marrying up. (For those of you who don't know, Aragorn may have been the heir to the throne of Gondor and Arnor, but Arwen was in line for the Throne of: Doriath, Lorien, Rivendell, Lindon, Gondolin, Nargothrond and was the great grandaughter of the High King of the Noldor and the High King of the Teleri in Valinor... Elrond wasn't exaggerating)
(see my signature )
Inglor |
Always good to swap those facts with Silm lovers!!!
--Eruanna
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Texasgirl
Joined: 18 Oct 2004
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Location: Texas (no shit, sherlock)
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howdy and welcome to the madhouse that we all fondly call OSA.
you truly have come to the best fanfic site out there, in my opinion.
TG
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RobinKa
Joined: 29 Mar 2005
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| Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2005 7:42 am Post subject: |
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| Shanalir wrote: | | Step forward with confidence, and be assured of a warm welcome! |
Seeing all these kind posts I'm pretty sure
| TrissMarigold wrote: | | My English gets better and better thanks to OSA |
Zupelnie jak moj, wiesz
So does mine, you know
| ellisk wrote: | | Glad to see you posting and get ready for the insanity to hit you. |
I was looking aroud for a months actually I couldn't make up my mind. But one day a challenge intrigued me so much (apparently insanity hit me that day ) I decided to write and post a drabble . And here I am
| Yavanie wrote: | | There is no way to write a story and work on it and work on it and catch all the grammar, spelling, punctuation mistakes. You really need a fresh pair of eyes. |
I use to return to my stories and can always find something to correct. No matter how many times I've read them before  But it certainly doesn't make me a damn purist, doesn't it...  
| Eruanna wrote: | | Truth be told, Beleg Cuthalion had his heart broken when the movie Haldir stepped onto the scene! (Not to worry, Bow of Doriath, because I am still your biggest, adoring fan...) |
So, your fav First Age marchward could shake hands with Robin of Sherwood. He had his own broken that day. 
Frankly, I don't see any particular reason for fixing it
BTW, since you've made Haldir Beleg's kinsman in your story, how about action/adventure AU SilFic sending them both from Doriath to look for Turin 
I'm glad I've come here
Many thanks for such a warm and friendly welcome 
Robinka
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ghettoelleth
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| inglor wrote: | Arwen was in line for the Throne of: Doriath, Lorien, Rivendell, Lindon, Gondolin, Nargothrond and was the great grandaughter of the High King of the Noldor and the High King of the Teleri in Valinor... Elrond wasn't exaggerating)
Inglor |
In other words, heir to the largest conglomerate of hovels in all of Ea and future slum lord of every ghetto in Arda. Crap, no wonder she opted out, her entire inheritance would have gone toward Raid and Urban Renewal.
Welcome to OSA, Robinka. Try not trip on it! I too just discovered the joys of the Drabble. NC17 Drabbles 36 through 11,934 are mine. I may have taken the nooner a bit too far. Just remember, every time you misspell Cannen, Eru stabs Feanor with a pencil
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Texasgirl
Joined: 18 Oct 2004
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Location: Texas (no shit, sherlock)
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loving the avvie, jes.
and the sig....
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