[GigaDittos]

No it doesn't, and I guess that answers my question. Thanks.

[RosieCotton]

OK, here's my attempt at an answer (though Hair's was good, actually, if you'd re-read it)...

Long ago...well, three years ago...there were many, many threads about the Lord of the Rings movies that were about to come out. A group of us FReepers frequented those threads. Of course, this being in the days before forums, we got complaints about that, too.

Rather accidentally, one thread (New Zealander Builds Hobbit Hole) continued for quite a long time, and we ended up posting articles within that thread instead of creating new threds and continued our discussion there...and as time went on, we got to know one another and Tolkien became just one of many topics we discussed. And rediscussed. And discussed again.

Today...well, we recently had a gathering of Hobbit Hole denizens, and had a BLAST. We still talk about the movies, but we also have colaborated on sending care packages to troops, pray for one another and anyone else who asks for prayers, talk about daily life, share recipes, talk about food, talk about recipes, and did I mention food?

It's a nice place to come and hang out, rant about news or bad days, and just relax. Does that help?

[Darksheare]

Really?
You even KNOW what a Hobbit Hole is?
I could quote Tolkien for you.