My Dearest Corwynne,
It was so very nice to see you this afternoon. I know that you enjoyed the party, but I know you don't know how it came about, which of course is yet another strange story. Elijah obviously knew that his birthday was today and wanted a laid back affair, preferably a garden party. He said that he always wanted to have an outdoor birthday party but being born in January usually put a damper on it. So he asked that he might have the party in the settlement.
Normally this would not have been a problem but with the recent party unpleasantness the elders wanted some assurances. This required us to call Frodo in. He found it to be an interesting challenge to come back from the west so that he could go on one last adventure. He is still at Elijah's reality birthday party, which was set up just so Orlie would not come to the settlement, while our party, as you know, ended several hours ago. Elijah and Samwise have gone off drinking with Billy, Merry and Pippin. Dom and his new fiance are listening to Leggs' speech on the trees at Pennsic, (shouldn't have stopped drinking, eh Dom?)
We expect Frodo back around dawn with quiet wild stories for the sequel to There and Back again: Into the West and on the West Coast. It should prove to be interesting. Much shorter, he only expects it to be 47 chapters. I will be sure to send you a copy.
It was so nice that this time the party was planned in a way that allowed people to be invited. Perhaps Orlie's party would not have been so bad if he had not decorated the dining hall and then just waited for our arrival to yell...."Oh you shouldn't have!!!!" when we assembled for our evening meal. Really quite tacky.
Anyway, it was great to see you again and I hope your trip back to the White City was uneventful.
Your affectionate friend,
Kendrah
Saturday, January 28, 2006
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Kid's today
My Dearest Kendrah,
It was delightful to see you, even if your visit was prompted by the unpleasantness in the Settlement. You would have thought Orlie would have been more considerate after all the trouble he's caused in the past, but what can you expect of movie stars.
To make matters worse, Aragorn has been poutinging because WE weren't invited! He claims he's only annoyed because the party took place in our world and not in reality and that it was only common courtesy to invite the king. He claims he wouldn't have gone anyway, that it's the lack of invitation that galls him, but I think he's a little hurt. Like when Frodo made that crack about Strider not looking "fair" enough to be a servant of the Enemy. Funny how the slightest little comment can stick with you for years.
I hope you found the Settlement in one piece when you returned. I've heard stories about wild Hollywood parties and trashed hotel rooms...and Orlie has been making those films with Johnny Depp. And if Leggs' fingers got to tingling, who knows what might have happened. One minute he's a snooty Elf lord, the next he's tap dancing on an Eldamar antique table and singing "The Man on the Moon Came Down too Soon!" Wait...never mind...that was Celeborn at Faramir's last poker night.
Do take care and keep us updated. Aragorn likes to know when folks from reality are in the world. I think he's doing some research for travel and tourism prospects.
Your Affectionate Friend,
Corwynne
It was delightful to see you, even if your visit was prompted by the unpleasantness in the Settlement. You would have thought Orlie would have been more considerate after all the trouble he's caused in the past, but what can you expect of movie stars.
To make matters worse, Aragorn has been poutinging because WE weren't invited! He claims he's only annoyed because the party took place in our world and not in reality and that it was only common courtesy to invite the king. He claims he wouldn't have gone anyway, that it's the lack of invitation that galls him, but I think he's a little hurt. Like when Frodo made that crack about Strider not looking "fair" enough to be a servant of the Enemy. Funny how the slightest little comment can stick with you for years.
I hope you found the Settlement in one piece when you returned. I've heard stories about wild Hollywood parties and trashed hotel rooms...and Orlie has been making those films with Johnny Depp. And if Leggs' fingers got to tingling, who knows what might have happened. One minute he's a snooty Elf lord, the next he's tap dancing on an Eldamar antique table and singing "The Man on the Moon Came Down too Soon!" Wait...never mind...that was Celeborn at Faramir's last poker night.
Do take care and keep us updated. Aragorn likes to know when folks from reality are in the world. I think he's doing some research for travel and tourism prospects.
Your Affectionate Friend,
Corwynne
Friday, January 13, 2006
Surprise!
My Dearest Corwynne,
As anyone who has to deal with him on a regular basis knows, today is Orli's birthday. I was actually looking forward to it....well, I was looking forward to getting it over with. At least it would stop all the late night phone calls with the thinly disguised hints for gifts and party ideas. Sadly, things did not go well.
Orli wanted to have a party and have Leggs and myself attend. I explained to him that the paparazzi would have pictures of Leggs and Orli together in the tabloids for weeks. I managed to get him to agree that this would not, in fact, be hysterical. I also explained that some of these pictures might include me. My children have been through enough this year , what with the divorce and newly introduced rules of the cleaning squad, that I managed to get him to understand that having their mother in photos in the tabloids was not a good idea.
Never did it cross my mind that he would resort to planning a surprise party for himself in the settlement! After the small clothes incident, after the formal letter of banning from the council, after Leggs told him what he would do to him if he set foot in the settlement again, I didn't think it was necessary to mention that he couldn't have the party in the settlement.
Anyway, it is still going on. I just thought I would pop over and write to you. Hopefully things will remain as they are, very unpleasant, and everyone will stay alive until the party is over.
Your affectionate friend,
Kendrah
As anyone who has to deal with him on a regular basis knows, today is Orli's birthday. I was actually looking forward to it....well, I was looking forward to getting it over with. At least it would stop all the late night phone calls with the thinly disguised hints for gifts and party ideas. Sadly, things did not go well.
Orli wanted to have a party and have Leggs and myself attend. I explained to him that the paparazzi would have pictures of Leggs and Orli together in the tabloids for weeks. I managed to get him to agree that this would not, in fact, be hysterical. I also explained that some of these pictures might include me. My children have been through enough this year , what with the divorce and newly introduced rules of the cleaning squad, that I managed to get him to understand that having their mother in photos in the tabloids was not a good idea.
Never did it cross my mind that he would resort to planning a surprise party for himself in the settlement! After the small clothes incident, after the formal letter of banning from the council, after Leggs told him what he would do to him if he set foot in the settlement again, I didn't think it was necessary to mention that he couldn't have the party in the settlement.
Anyway, it is still going on. I just thought I would pop over and write to you. Hopefully things will remain as they are, very unpleasant, and everyone will stay alive until the party is over.
Your affectionate friend,
Kendrah
Thursday, January 12, 2006
Alls Well that Ends Moderately OK
My Dearest Kendrah,
Well, at least its over. Aragorn and I are both delighted that you and Leggs have managed to work out your difficulties. Aragorn was a bit concerned that Leggs would behave badly during the actual proceedings, but it seems he was able to muster enough Elven aloofness to keep himself somewhat in check.
I've been telling Aragorn about your rapidly growing collection of "Little Guys". He's kicking himself for turning down PJ's offer of a share in revenue from the sale of such merchandise. I feel like kicking him too! When I mentioned how rich we could be, he just looked sad and commented on the number of homeless Rohirrim refugees we could have supported with the income. Numenorian nobility can be so trying at times! It was kind of PJ to offer though. Very few people are willing to enter contractual business arrangements with Imaginaries. Once again PJ proves he is visionary ahead of his time.
Luthien, (the cat, not the Elf) is fascinated by my big talking Aragorn doll. She keeps stalking it. Once she knocked him over and, sure enough, he started talking! I'm just afraid she'll run off with his little arrow (which she keeps pulling out of his quiver) and I'll never find them again! Sometimes cats can be just rough with Little Guys as dogs or two-year old Men.
Well, back to work for me. I'm enjoying my last two days of peace before classes start again. Give my regards to Leggs.
Your Affectionate Friend,
Corwynne
Well, at least its over. Aragorn and I are both delighted that you and Leggs have managed to work out your difficulties. Aragorn was a bit concerned that Leggs would behave badly during the actual proceedings, but it seems he was able to muster enough Elven aloofness to keep himself somewhat in check.
I've been telling Aragorn about your rapidly growing collection of "Little Guys". He's kicking himself for turning down PJ's offer of a share in revenue from the sale of such merchandise. I feel like kicking him too! When I mentioned how rich we could be, he just looked sad and commented on the number of homeless Rohirrim refugees we could have supported with the income. Numenorian nobility can be so trying at times! It was kind of PJ to offer though. Very few people are willing to enter contractual business arrangements with Imaginaries. Once again PJ proves he is visionary ahead of his time.
Luthien, (the cat, not the Elf) is fascinated by my big talking Aragorn doll. She keeps stalking it. Once she knocked him over and, sure enough, he started talking! I'm just afraid she'll run off with his little arrow (which she keeps pulling out of his quiver) and I'll never find them again! Sometimes cats can be just rough with Little Guys as dogs or two-year old Men.
Well, back to work for me. I'm enjoying my last two days of peace before classes start again. Give my regards to Leggs.
Your Affectionate Friend,
Corwynne
Monday, January 09, 2006
The End of an Era...whatever.
My Dearest Corwynne,
The saga, which began many months ago when my husband decided that life in Warren held to much allure to be fought, has ended. We appeared in court today and our divorce was finalized. Greg had his creepy lawyer with him and it appeared that I was alone, but Leggs had insisted that he go. (oh, yeah we got back together, but that is a story for another day.)
It was all very fast and quite silly really. You have to swear to tell the truth and all that as if they don't know that we swore to stay together until death just a few years ago....obviously we lie!
Anyway, Leggs tried very hard to behave himself but it was difficult for him. He saved his dancing for the hallways, which was nice because of the lovely sound quality. He did pop around the court room a bit but that was only so he could flick Greg in the ear lobes so it wasn't like he was doing anything wrong.
So all in all it was painless and quick and if nothing else it is over. So I will now have more time to train my new assistants. They keep trying to decorate in pastels......yuck.
Your affectionate friend,
Kendrah
The saga, which began many months ago when my husband decided that life in Warren held to much allure to be fought, has ended. We appeared in court today and our divorce was finalized. Greg had his creepy lawyer with him and it appeared that I was alone, but Leggs had insisted that he go. (oh, yeah we got back together, but that is a story for another day.)
It was all very fast and quite silly really. You have to swear to tell the truth and all that as if they don't know that we swore to stay together until death just a few years ago....obviously we lie!
Anyway, Leggs tried very hard to behave himself but it was difficult for him. He saved his dancing for the hallways, which was nice because of the lovely sound quality. He did pop around the court room a bit but that was only so he could flick Greg in the ear lobes so it wasn't like he was doing anything wrong.
So all in all it was painless and quick and if nothing else it is over. So I will now have more time to train my new assistants. They keep trying to decorate in pastels......yuck.
Your affectionate friend,
Kendrah
Tuesday, January 03, 2006
So Hard to Get Good Help
My Dearest Kendrah,
I must say the newest additions to the Minis Tirith work force have created quite a stir. Eowyn and Farmir were most distraught. Apparently the memories of Helm's Deep and Osgiliath have made them both rather closed-minded when it comes to employing the former enemy. I can't blame them really, but in the spirit of reconciliation, I believe we must give it a go. I can't have bands of bored, unemployed Uruks wandering the countryside planting ornamental gardens!
The four you've sent seem quite pleasant and much more interested in bathing and "products" than I would have expected from Orcs. It just goes to show how prejudiced one can be about folks they don't know. It's a relief to realize that not not every Uruk was out to destroy the world of men and that some of them love cross-stitch and art flicks as much as I do. It makes you think.
The tall one, who has adopted the name "Steve", won Eowyn over eventually by helping to decorate the Great Hall for her Yule Party. It was a bit like the Bumble from "Rudolph"...he was tall enough to hang greenery and candles in places hitherto inaccessible. I think it will take Farmir a bit longer to warm up. Can't really blame him...poor guy...I imagine he finds the whole affair a bit sus.
I have sent a message to Mayor Gamgee to see if he could use a few well-mannered Metro-Uruks to assist in the Habitat for Hobbits for program. He response was a bit confused "Well, My Lady, they do seem a bit queer, I mean, it do seem a bit queer, if you take my meaning, M'am, no offense..." then he rambled on a bit about the latest tater harvest. I suspect he was into the Gaffer's home brew again. After all, it is the holiday season! I'll speak with him again after things settle a bit.
It was lovely to see you over the holidays. We must get togather again sometime soon. Maybe I'll pop over to the settlement for a few days after Aragorn opens Winter Court. I'm sure Faramir and Steve can handle the seating arrangements without me.
Your Affectionate Friend,
Corwynne
I must say the newest additions to the Minis Tirith work force have created quite a stir. Eowyn and Farmir were most distraught. Apparently the memories of Helm's Deep and Osgiliath have made them both rather closed-minded when it comes to employing the former enemy. I can't blame them really, but in the spirit of reconciliation, I believe we must give it a go. I can't have bands of bored, unemployed Uruks wandering the countryside planting ornamental gardens!
The four you've sent seem quite pleasant and much more interested in bathing and "products" than I would have expected from Orcs. It just goes to show how prejudiced one can be about folks they don't know. It's a relief to realize that not not every Uruk was out to destroy the world of men and that some of them love cross-stitch and art flicks as much as I do. It makes you think.
The tall one, who has adopted the name "Steve", won Eowyn over eventually by helping to decorate the Great Hall for her Yule Party. It was a bit like the Bumble from "Rudolph"...he was tall enough to hang greenery and candles in places hitherto inaccessible. I think it will take Farmir a bit longer to warm up. Can't really blame him...poor guy...I imagine he finds the whole affair a bit sus.
I have sent a message to Mayor Gamgee to see if he could use a few well-mannered Metro-Uruks to assist in the Habitat for Hobbits for program. He response was a bit confused "Well, My Lady, they do seem a bit queer, I mean, it do seem a bit queer, if you take my meaning, M'am, no offense..." then he rambled on a bit about the latest tater harvest. I suspect he was into the Gaffer's home brew again. After all, it is the holiday season! I'll speak with him again after things settle a bit.
It was lovely to see you over the holidays. We must get togather again sometime soon. Maybe I'll pop over to the settlement for a few days after Aragorn opens Winter Court. I'm sure Faramir and Steve can handle the seating arrangements without me.
Your Affectionate Friend,
Corwynne
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