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findemaxam48
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on: December 27, 2013 02:18
I try to be on everyday, but sometimes, stuff happens. The internet on my account has been all out of whack, so Im actually using my Mom's right now.
We were one in the same, running like moths to the flame. You'd hang on every word I'd say, but now they only ricochet.
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on: January 01, 2014 10:02
findemaxam48 said:Long enough so that all the crazy people are starting to affect my sanity.



Nearly a year.


We're starting to effect your sanity?? Excuse me???

I wish the Members List was working...than I could see what day it was that I joined...
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on: January 03, 2014 02:50
[b]Mareth_Ravenlock saidWe're starting to effect your sanity?? Excuse me???


I shall fall over laughing now.

I've been here about 3 weeks, maybe it's a bit less.

Sanity is no fun; insanity is XD
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on: January 03, 2014 10:16
"I shall now fall over laughing" sounds exactly like something I would say. I prefer to think of myself as crazy, not insane. The definition of "insane" is doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results. My little brother was doing that while playing the game "Bad Piggies" the other day. It was driving me bonkers...

Well, a belated welcome to CoE, then!
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on: January 04, 2014 04:23
Gandolorin said: I still have my welcome e-mail, so I can pinpoit it exactly:
27 November 2013 ...

Gandolorin has the right of it -- if you still have your PM from Rosearialelven or me, you are within an hour to a day of your join date.

The original member list had our names, member number and join date but as Bell said, it's not working. We also had them on our profile. Lots of changes since February 16, 2003! Another month and it will be 11 years for me! Even though I've been welcoming since June of that year (so far I've sent out 39,500 welcome PMs), it feels like yesterday! Oh, and I'm #6970!

A little history: Back then the site was still forming and we were all building the Encyclopedia, Gallery, and other parts of the site. We were granted points for submitting needed information and that's why you see titles other than CoE Member under members names who are not mods or admins. The title of CoE Volunteer was granted for 25 points, a personal avatar pool for 50 points, and your own title for 100 points, among others.

There were also Journals, lots of RPGing, and themes you could make and use yourself. Yeah, lots of changes.

I had NO idea when I joined way back then that I'd still be here, but I've made some awesome friends and it is definitely home!
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on: January 17, 2014 06:56
I've actually only been on here for a few months or so. I don't know EXACT time, but I LOVE CoE. You can ask my friends, I'm always on it at school when I get a chance and it keeps me busy when I have nothing to do
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on: May 30, 2014 02:36
I've been on here for about two years, and I love it and everyone's so nice!
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on: May 30, 2014 05:21
Year and a half.
We were one in the same, running like moths to the flame. You'd hang on every word I'd say, but now they only ricochet.
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on: June 02, 2014 11:15
Um, I think it's been about 10 months.
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on: July 06, 2014 12:35
I found it, in the newbies welcome thread! The messages don't show the year, that's why it was so hard to find!
It was on the 28th December 2009, so it's almost 5 years.
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on: July 06, 2014 03:32
Seven months by now
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on: July 06, 2014 04:22
Year and three quarters!
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on: July 08, 2014 03:56
February 10 2014 (I believe)
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on: July 21, 2014 06:56
Around 4 1/2 years ago, I think. Can't be sure, since I didn't start posting for the first six months or so
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on: September 08, 2014 02:47
I've been here for exactly 1 year from September 3rd (my birthday).
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on: September 09, 2014 05:03
Almost two years! A few more months.
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on: January 28, 2015 11:05
Two years! Two years on this day!
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on: January 29, 2015 08:37
Maxie! Maxie! Congratulations! CoE is what caused us to meet and I am thankful that I know you. I hope we both are members and are friends until all else fades away.
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on: January 29, 2015 09:49
Lindarielwen, I thank you for your kind words, and I echo your sentiments! CoE has been the cause of many wonderful friendships for me, and as the site grows, the more friendships I make. I hope for many more years to come!
We were one in the same, running like moths to the flame. You'd hang on every word I'd say, but now they only ricochet.
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on: January 30, 2015 01:12
I have been here for two years and a few months. CoE is a wonderful place, and I have made so many good friends in my time here.
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on: January 30, 2015 01:42
CoE is a place where people of similar interests can come together. I think that is why so many of us have bonded. I never thought when I joined here that I would hear the voices of fellow members over the phone. CoE is like a second home for so many of us.
We were one in the same, running like moths to the flame. You'd hang on every word I'd say, but now they only ricochet.
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on: January 30, 2015 04:16
Maxie, you are so right! I cannot imagine my life without so many of you. It makes me wonder what I even did before I joined here.
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on: January 31, 2015 12:23
So, I went back in the old newbies thread and found my introduction post. I joined October 14, 2012. I should put it on my calender and have a celebration this year.

I love the Council so much, and all of the wonderful people here that have become such dear friends to me. I don't know what I would do without you all!

[Edited on 01/31/2015 by Mareth_Ravenlock]
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on: February 10, 2015 06:42
Memory has faded, but in browsing the site, I found a comment made by me dated December 29 2003 here on the best Varda portrayal ever!

So that is 11, pushing on to 12 years. I was first registered as Arassuil, but I forgot my password after I changed my email due to a crazy internet stalker, so couldn't get the reset code for that account.

[Edited on 02/28/2015 by Arveleg]
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on: February 25, 2015 10:55
I've been here not too long, but I believe it was before last Christmas I finally stopped being a 'Guest' visitor of 1 year, and became a council member
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on: February 28, 2015 06:07
ItarildeSirfalas said:I've been here not too long, but I believe it was before last Christmas I finally stopped being a 'Guest' visitor of 1 year, and became a council member



....and the Council gained a most excellent member!
Eighth King of Arthedain - It was in battle that I come into this Kingship, and it will be in Battle when I leave it. There is no peace for the Realm of Arnor. Read the last stand of Arthedain in the Darkest of Days.
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on: February 28, 2015 12:40
I, too, ghosted the site for about a year before I became official. I have no idea why I was so wary of joining.
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on: March 05, 2015 10:56
Well, today is my Council of Elrond anniversary. I joined on March 6, 2006 so now I can happily say, that today, I have been a member for 9 wonderful years.

In that time, I have seen many *one post wonders* and cannot help but think what became of them and why they did not stay. There is not one member still here that I met when I first joined.

It has been wonderful meeting new people from all over the world and I am thankful for all the hard work that goes into keeping this site up and running.

So happy anniversary to me and to all of you, dear friends, it has been a pleasure getting to know so many of you.

I guess the best part has been finding someone I thought was lost to me so many many years ago. So you never know what lies ahead. I look forward to staying a member of the Council of Elrond until all else fades away.
My destiny is riding again, rolling in the rain, unwinding in the wind. My destiny is fighting again, secretly unwinding..what it was I was supposed to say...to say to you today.
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on: March 05, 2015 11:08
Happy nine years Lindarielwen. I am so happy that the council brought us back together. You are the love of my life my princess and we both have this wonderful site to thank for bringing us back together. I love you my wonderful girlfriend and hope we spend many more years in this amazing site.
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on: March 05, 2015 11:48
You have always said such beautiful things to me. I treasure every word.

There is an old song by Led Zeppelin called *Thank You*

If the sun refused to shine, I will still be loving you
When the mountains crumble to the sea, there will still be you and me

...and we will still be members of the Council of Elrond.
My destiny is riding again, rolling in the rain, unwinding in the wind. My destiny is fighting again, secretly unwinding..what it was I was supposed to say...to say to you today.
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on: March 06, 2015 02:17
Wow Lindarielwen!

The 13th will mark my 10th month here
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on: March 06, 2015 04:14
Lindarielwen,how the time has flown. I am so grateful that I have met you here. We have run through the forests of Lothlorien, fought in the halls of Mirkwood, and have spoken with the Lady of Light...but still, the box has not yet been opened. I thank God that I have found a friend in you, and I hope that we remain friends until the stars touch the Earth.

Cenor, how the time has flown.
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on: March 06, 2015 06:10
Sweet Maxie, when you put it that way, we sure have had many adventures together and I think we will have many more. The words you wrote mean so much to me as does your friendship. I hope we continue roaming Middle-earth together and don't worry, that darn box will get opened one of these days

Cenor, before you know it, that ten months will be ten years!
My destiny is riding again, rolling in the rain, unwinding in the wind. My destiny is fighting again, secretly unwinding..what it was I was supposed to say...to say to you today.
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