Mechtild's

Oh Mech, I know exactly how you feel. I see there have been many responses to your post, and I must admit I didn't read them all, so forgive me if I'm merely reiterating what others have already said. That being said, I feel the same way about the Frodo thread at ToRC. I'm not good with accepting change or letting things go, and so, even if I have nothing useful to contribute, I feel the need to visit the thread and make my presence known. Almost just to enforce my dedication to both Frodo and Elijah Wood. Otherwise, a terrible feeling of guilt for not declaring my devotion is bound to ensue. And as you've said, posting there has become a duty, and it too makes me very sad. I miss the excitement and anticipation of the new films--the thrill and newness of the characters and the visualized world. Unfortunately, things do change, whether we like it or not,and I am glad that we have LJ so that even if ToRC "goes under," we'll be able to keep in touch. But, as far as Mr. Wood goes, there's EII yet to come... that gives us a bit of fuel. I like you, was ashamed when I first set foot into Fandom, but thanks to posters like you, I've found it to be a pretty darn intellectual place! So, like they say, all good things come to an end, and although I think we still have a bit of time left, it's bound to happen, and when it does I'll be so thankful for the experience and meeting all of you ladies.