Thursday
Apr222004
Frodo tributes
Thursday, April 22, 2004 at 9:03PM 
Thanks to Thomas Woods for his inspiration with this particular strip (Webmaster of ShamefulTypos.com). :-)
"Everyone makes typos. It's only shameful when you don't correct them."
(Update: Don't forget, it's 24 Hour Comics Day on Saturday! Goal: to complete a 24-page comic book in 24 hours. Any size page. Scott McCloud suggests an online variation of 100 panels. Yeah, I'm admit I'm tempted. Can I use stick figures?? If I submit to temptation, I'll post updates here. But see the end of the next paragraph...) Hey, I'm writing again! Fiction as well as non-fiction -- one of the editors I've worked with in the past contacted me recently, asking if I had any article suggestions about digital photography. I sent him three...and he wants all three articles, yay (and *gulp :-)). First is due early next week. And yes, I'm continuing to recite under my breath: I will NOT have another tendinitis setback, no way, not again... I continue to get a huge kick out of reading the Waiting For Frodo Farewell Guestbook. Here are two that I felt compelled to post: --------- From Lauren Buchholz: Greetings, Debbie! Wow...the waiting is finally over... I entered the line of Waiting For Frodo just before the premiere of The Two Towers, and eagerly joined Sam & Co. as they†endured the long months prior to the opening of†The Return of the King (often with the same notable lack of patience, I must admit...). In the end, though, I was thrilled to find it was worth the delay a thousand times over-as was the end of the†"Waiting" itself. Though I've†only known about the comic†for roughly a year, it was†very difficult for me to leave it with a sense of completion at the December premiere: it has truly been a highlight of my life, and helped wonderfully†to pass the time while waiting for the 'end of all things.'†At any rate, I have a feeling it will take me a long time to stop routinely checking the site for updates...though, as Sam so wisely put, I suppose there is always The Hobbit to look forward to : ) As follows is a sort of humble tribute to the comic: a poem I wrote back in December, a dedication to "Waiting for Frodo" from someone who enjoyed every moment of the trip. Thank you so much for bringing "Waiting for Frodo" to life. Namarie (Farewell) -- Lauren/'Alquawen'†0_~ Waiting for Frodo (The Line Starts Here) Lord of the Rings, proclaims the sign And indicates the starting line For a film debut twelve months ahead Yet bordered by unfounded dread "Get in it now!" becomes the cry (Answered often by a sigh) "It's bound to fill, and fill up fast! "You wait a year, and you'll be last!" And so does the mad saga start Of those who prove "fandom" is art A motley crew, some friend, some foe All eager for the premier show A laptop, books, and basic gear Are all they have for their stay here Awaiting, by a theater door To see what the next film has in store The gang, once small, has grown in size From Rosie to Gladys to Samwise Lisa and Pippin round out the main group In likeness to a theater troupe And-though besieged by åother' fans- Their Tolkien loyalty still stands They've shown great worth, both far and near So let it be known: "The Line Starts Here!" - Lauren Buchholz Dec. 29th, 2003  Allison and Jodi as elves at The Gathering ------------------------------- From "Erulaste i Nandaro": (*pulls out handkerchief*). Thank you for all the great comics and message-board memories. We shall not forget our dear friends, Rosie, Sam, Gladys, Max, Irma, Roland, and on.... Many a good time we geekfans had on the General Off-topic board. WFF will be sorely missed. May I suggest getting them published as a complete coffee table book? 'Twould be uber cool... NOOOOOOOOO!!! (*grabs pathetically onto Debbie's ankle*) Come back when the Hobbit comes out!!! Then it could be Waiting for Bilbo! Oh well. Farewell, and thank you once more for a terrific tribute to our favorite trio of films. In honor of the occasion, a give you my filked version of the Irish ballad, The Parting Glass (click here to listen to the melody of the original song): Of all the free time ere I had, I spent it in good company, And all the comics that I've read, alas none were as fair as these, and all I've done for want of laughs, I had to but log on this site so fill me to the parting glass, joy be with you and goodnight. Of all the comrades that Sam had, I'm sorry for their going away, and all the sweethearts he had, I wish them one more day to stay, but since it falls unto their lot the movies ended much too soon, I rise up from my desk to call: goodnight and joy be with you all. If I had technic skills to spend and leisure time to sit awhile there are some comic characters who sorely have my heart beguiled, Oh Rosie, Sam and Gladys too, if only you could stay awhile... So fill me to the porting glass goodnight and joy be with you all. Sincerely, Erulaste i Nandaro, Official Bard of the Off-Topic Board  Me in my Tolkien garb with Michael Cecutti.
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