I would echo Scott's comments at #58 about not being able to check in sometimes for long periods of time, but that's OK as far as I'm concerned. With all of the news, etc. there are lots of distractions. But when the movie comes out, watch out! Then this thread will be the hopping one...
I actually find the LOTR threads to be a wonderful respite from all the sound and fury elsewhere on FR. A place to take off the armor, put down the weapons, and have nice uplifting discussions about the wonderful world of Middle Earth.... Thanks to you for all you do to make this possible.....