[dolarabee]

[Leilana]

[Andreth]

Well firstly I appreciate Leiliana for being thoughtful enough to come up with such a positive thread of discussion.

Then there's Robbie, Do and Scribe, who give us a place where we can appreciate each other. Robbie provides excellent computer service, Scribe provides excellent stories and front page updates, and Do has a scathing wit that I greatly admire. And she writes great smut, too.

Then there's everyone who's been kind enough to mention me in their posts. I really am glad to know that I help people out with learning about Tolkien. Sometimes I worry that I'll come across as a know it all, but I like to help because my brother and his Tolkien-fanatic friends took me under their wing when I was a teenager and really wanted to start learning all the particulars of Middle-earth. I'd like to think that I'm repaying a karmic debt here by helping other people who love Tolkien's works, too.

A few specifics -

Jillian - a good friend online, but a wonderfully considerate, excellent friend in real life who has given me unlimited moral support, always seems to innately know to call when I need a friend to talk to, and sends me packages of goodies from Australia to boot. (She's gotten me addicted to Minties and Temptins!) I have been shamefully remiss in telling her lately how much I appreciate her and I owe her and her hubby a phone call and a goody package from the US.

Sindohte - whom I have so much in common with that it's scary, but in a good way. Another person I've met online who's become a wonderful real life friend as well. And she helps me think up perverted things to write - especially about Annatar.

Mora - Another indispensible real life friend who's always been there for me, even when I wasn't always there for her. Which just goes to show what a good friend and a remarkable person she is. She also doesn't tease me mercilessly about my ill-chosen porn expeditions.

BB and Ilistine - Both sweethearts with hearts of gold. And BB has thoughts that I'm sure would frighten even the bravest Elf. And Ilistine is practicing on having thoughts that would frighten the bravest Elf.

Silvermoon Lady - who is so eloquent and gracious, even when offended. I envy that ability.

Anna - Whom I enjoy talking to in a very schizophrenic way.

Saralitazie - who is always so happy and cheerful, which is something refreshing to see in a person.

Miriel, Maram, Sorcia, Rheena, Elentari, Haleth, Hathor, Inglor, Viv, Panneth - my fellow village residents who never fail to entertain and impress me with your stories and ideas.

Meleka, Isilme, Angel Queen, Saermelui, Marnie, Vulgarweed, Khazar, Rous, Eressea, HeatherRae, and Kwannom - I appreciate you guys for taking the time to leave me reviews and make me feel better about my hack writing. And special props to Jane Doe and Aenigmatic for helping me break my writer's block by steering me back toward having nasty thoughts about Elrond.

There's too many nice people here to mention everyone, but you're all appreciated!

[Leilana]

You really DO love everyone!

[SilverMoonLady]

We are all really loving.. Weird, but loving:)

[NancyBrooke]

[Eyborg]

[Anna]

Of course not, but isn´t it nice how we all get along just fine anyway? Well, at least most of the times...

[Eyborg]

I guess I can learn to live with that...

[Moralanqua]

I appreciate you tarts! You can come be my Biatches and we can get drunk and go hunting for elves in the gutters of Scotland!

[Anna]

Sounds good to me! When can we come over?

What are the scottish elves like?

[Eyborg]

[Moralanqua]

Hobbitses are appetisers!

[ilistine]

Well since I am back from one of my many vacations! I shall add my thoughts here as well.


Where to start:

Uh,
My appreciation and gratitude go to all the authors on this site who opened my eyes to a new world of imagination. Thank you!

Specifics:
Mora because without her I would never have have seen Thrandy with his nipples pierced, nor would I have peeked in and started chatting in the forums. But most of all, she stands beside me and that has helped me to write and post a story, join the village and so much more!

BB who else can I chat with mindlessly for hours? Lady BB was instrumental in helping me type naughty words with out the safety of parenthesis! I so enjoy brainstorming with you! Thank you for letting me have that privilege.

Dan- Just because, ok fine, because you and BB have helped me to learn how to write loving in a whole new way. Cherries, Strawberries and Wine oh my!

Viv- whose story was the first I read that made me cry real tears. Thank you for your kindness.

Andreth- who gave me the keys to the path of writing and who let me have a few sneak peeks to her fic and then let me opine and be Erienion's cheerleader.

Sindohte- for being thoughtful and friendly and reaching out to me with kindness. And for the incredible imagination and work she puts into her fics.

Panneth- what can I say you gave me permission to beg on occasion for updates. I feel so lucky. And your fic hooked me into OSA and fanfiction and was one of the reasons I registered, just so I could review you!

Elentari- Goodness because she makes me laugh and I had my first taste of sharing my character with someone else and she did a dang good job with her.

Lady Rheena- because I have never laughed so hard when reading something until I read her fic and learned about the "Twitterers of Mordor". Oh my goodness I am a devoted fan!

And GLt who is no longer here but is someone I appreciate because she chose to write with me. And her advice, humor and encouragement meant so much to me.

Monalehot- you go girl, you are the review queen and I am so thankful for your comments on my fic.

Maram - cause you have the coolest LJ stuff and provide me with endless pics of the most delicious quality.

To all the Village gals and Inglor! What great fun you all have helped to provide. I always am happy when you update or add something for my entertainment.
Now dinner is boiling over, I know I am forgetting people. Perhaps I need another vacation.

[Elentari]

*wipes out tears*

oh, darn.

I love Scribe because she opened my eyes to something I had not really considered before Which is, taking fanfiction seriously. It was something of an odd hobby for me before, even though it has been a necessity from the start. But the gal just made me see I had to try my damnedest.

Plus I am always speechless when I read her stuff. Keeps my feet on the ground and my ego where it belongs.

I love the Admin Team because they are always there for us in a way that never looks or feels as if they had an obligation to do this or that. Because they don`t, but truly whenever they do or reply something, I feel special. And because they are witty, and funny, and caring.

I love all my kinky VV fellow writers.... and readers. It was a great relief to find people as naughty minded (I am flattering myself here...) as I am, but even better to see those minds working freely in Imedhuir. Kept me working when nothing else was coming out of my overly demanding mind. And kept me laughing when RL only gave me reasons to be scared or worried.

I think I may give a honorific honour to Hathor my devious partner in crime without offending anyone. she`s that good. It is amazing how easy it was to work with her- and I never felt bothered by it, in the cotrary. It was a great pleasure.

Love Inglor because he was not afraid to open his heart and mind to all us female clueless writers, and greatly improved both writing and real life relationships. I am eternally grateful.

there are a lot more people, but I have to get going. I shall then Thank Mora for always knowing the right funny thing to say. Or the precise right time to send First age nekikid elves. I loved the strategically placed bow, dearie. truly.

Love Ilistine because she is always there with a kind word.

Love Lady Rheena because I am a hopelessly teenage-ly squeaking-type fan. ANd because she made Leggy puppy-browny eyed, insecure and clingy without turning him into an idiot and still in the fullness of his elven might and glory. Which was scary in a way, but good. And because of the twitterers of Mordor- those were truly amazing. And because of The First Tale of the Telling.

Love Zimraphel, Viv, Jennlee, because I just do. And because they write that damn good.

and love all others, because you are such a crazy coZy touching bunch of nutcases I always feel home.