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Hanasian
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on: October 13, 2022 02:57
I was a 'Fan Over Forty' when the original thread was posted. Now... as a 'Fan Over Sixty', I can hardly remember forty.

How is everyone doing? I've bene enjoying the Rings of Power for what it is... an elaborate fanfickish telling of the Second Age. Nothing wrong with that as it was what I expected being what they had to use. It did get me reading the Silmarillion again, and I look forward to the new book of Numenor and the 2nd Age coming out.
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on: July 03, 2023 06:49
My goodness, it's been a long time since I posted in this thread. I hope everyone "over 40" is happy and healthy.

I have been fighting new tablet and mobile phone woes, but have solved most of the problems. Part of the problem is the "instructions" that come with the devices. They tend to be rather simplistic: often omitting important parts of the setting up process. I suspect a kid could do it easily but, as a senior citizen, I have issues.

The weather here has been outstanding, but very, very dry: not to mention the lack of any meaningful spring. Summer followed swiftly on the heels of winter which left a short period in which to start planting. I haven't bothered to put in much myself this year, other than some salad-type veggies.

Health-wise my kidney function continues to improve, but my fibromyalgia has flared up which is most annoying. It's beginning to settle with the warm weather, but winter was long and difficult.

Anyway, happy 4th of July to all of our American members. Enjoy your holiday.


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on: July 08, 2023 11:38
I was looking for the fans over sixty thread....
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on: July 22, 2023 12:18
Hanasian said:I was looking for the fans over sixty thread....
I could start one if you're really interested.
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on: July 22, 2023 10:00
Nah... this will do. It's just us here anyway. Buy ya a beer?
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on: July 26, 2023 01:36
Sure. Let's head over to the Green Dragon.
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on: August 04, 2023 08:11
Mae govannen. Oh my stars! I haven’t been here for at least 3 or 4 years. Where has the time flown? Yes, indeed it might well be called the Fans Over Sixty thread (with some exceptions). Nice to see that some of the old gang is still around, plus a new one or two.

I'm excited for the Oxonmoot that I wil be attending virtually in a few weeks. The first one was during COVID and it was a joy to meet fans from all around the world. And the presentation! Fascinating explorations of so many aspects of Tolkien’s work. It makes my heart sing to see how much creativity and though Tolkien’s work has initiated.

As for me….. still semi-retired. Working a little less. Puttering happily in our yard. The new project is helping to found a folk group of age-mates that sing and play Ukrainian folk music. Ikve learned to play the bandura (a 55 string instrument like a cross between a harp and a guitar). We ‘ve performed at some seniors’ facilities, a couple of concerts, fundraisers for humanitarian relief in Ukraine and now we are about to perform an hour set at a well-known local folk fest. Keeping busy, for sure.

Wishing you all well. I will try to pop in more often and will share some of the interesting ideas from the Tolkien conference. Blessings to all of you.

[Edited on 08/05/2023 by Neenime]
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on: November 15, 2023 08:39
Neenime said:Mae govannen. Oh my stars! I haven’t been here for at least 3 or 4 years. Where has the time flown? Yes, indeed it might well be called the Fans Over Sixty thread (with some exceptions). Nice to see that some of the old gang is still around, plus a new one or two.

I'm excited for the Oxonmoot that I wil be attending virtually in a few weeks. The first one was during COVID and it was a joy to meet fans from all around the world. And the presentation! Fascinating explorations of so many aspects of Tolkien’s work. It makes my heart sing to see how much creativity and though Tolkien’s work has initiated.

As for me….. still semi-retired. Working a little less. Puttering happily in our yard. The new project is helping to found a folk group of age-mates that sing and play Ukrainian folk music. Ikve learned to play the bandura (a 55 string instrument like a cross between a harp and a guitar). We ‘ve performed at some seniors’ facilities, a couple of concerts, fundraisers for humanitarian relief in Ukraine and now we are about to perform an hour set at a well-known local folk fest. Keeping busy, for sure.

Wishing you all well. I will try to pop in more often and will share some of the interesting ideas from the Tolkien conference. Blessings to all of you.


How was the Oxentmoot Neenime?

I love old instruments and Euro-Pagan folk music. Love it when it is blended into modern-day style as well. I think I need to list all the bands I've quite enjoyed. Also, Castlefest is on my bucket list.
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