Newbies & Introductions
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Hello again Brandybuck!
Wow - Brandy! Welcome back!
Welcome back, @Brandybuck!
@Brandybuck! Hi! Welcome back!
Hey Brandy! Glad you made it over here!
Hi Brandy, welcome (back)!
Welcome back @Brandybuck it's good to see you
Welcome back, Brandy!
Excellent work to whoever it was that told you we're back.
Ah, welcome back@Brandybuck !
There's @Brandybuck !!! Glad you found our new little corner!
reading through all the posts and seeing all the old (and new) names popping up simply warms my heart 
hi all!!
hi all!!
@Brandybuck Good to see you again!!!
Hello. I can't believe the site is back up! I used to come here every day to see what's up. I used to be Ghitzo son of Paul, then I was Ar-Aimapairet for a while. But I spent all my points and couldn't name myself Ghitzo again.
I'm really so happy this site is up and running again!
I'm really so happy this site is up and running again!
Welcome back! Glad to see you made it! :D
Hey hey! Glad to see you found us again!
@Ghitzo Shatterhand - I definitely feel like I remember your name! Hello and welcome back!
Hooray another Ent!
G'day all. Old member returning. I see some familiar names around. I hope to catch up with you all soon.
Welcome back @Udan ! Was that your plaza name back then too?
Udan? Is that really you?? Long time no see!
Hi there Winddancer. Yes this was my name, I thought I'd dust the old fella off and see how he goes.
Pele - great to see you once again. I am so pleased to see that you are still here.
Pele - great to see you once again. I am so pleased to see that you are still here.
Oh! Hi, Udan! :D
Heya Udan! I remember you! Welcome back....not to forget Brandy and Olme. Welcome back to you, too. And Veo...
*waving to all the old- and newbies*
where is a waving smiley when you need one
*waving to all the old- and newbies*
where is a waving smiley when you need one
G'day Arnyn and Nienna - it is great to see you both. Thank you very much for the welcome home.
Welcome back, @Udan!
Weclome back, Udan!
Hi Tarawen brilliant to see you once again. G'day Lirimaer thank you very much for the welcome.
Good to see you back, Udan! I remember you being my ERC trainer in olden days. I went by Beren back then.
Aigronding Mordagnir - I remember you very well, one of the best to go through training with Udan. great to see you around, and thank you for the welcome back
Hi Lirimaer done
Thank you! 
Greetings everyone... I was a member of the old LOTRPLAZA for only a brief time maybe 5-6 years ago, but I read a lot of posts in that short span.
I was stunned to find it shut down when I returned to it (or attempted to return).
Today...TODAY!... I stumbled on the Reddit post that said the Plaza was up and running again, so I hurried right over (nearly dropped my pipe and spilled my tea) to join again.

I was stunned to find it shut down when I returned to it (or attempted to return).
Today...TODAY!... I stumbled on the Reddit post that said the Plaza was up and running again, so I hurried right over (nearly dropped my pipe and spilled my tea) to join again.
Welcome back Deimos! We’re happy you found us. I found the Plaza the exact same way so apparently that particular Reddit post has been super effective.
Welcome back, Deimos!! So exciting that more folks keep finding us 
Maybe not the right place to ask this, but does the Forum need donations?
I belong to a half dozen or so forums (or 'fora' to the Latin purists) ---woodworking, Steampunk, metalworking etc.--and I send a few dollars to each one every month help offset the operating costs.
So can the plaza use a few shekels every now and then?
I belong to a half dozen or so forums (or 'fora' to the Latin purists) ---woodworking, Steampunk, metalworking etc.--and I send a few dollars to each one every month help offset the operating costs.
So can the plaza use a few shekels every now and then?
@Deimos Not currently, though it is under consideration. There will be a big announcement if we launch a support program 
Welcome back Deimos! :D
Ditto - welcome back, @Deimos!
Hi everyone, I joined several days ago but have only just noticed this thread ...
I've not been a member of the FB group, but hope you won't hold that against me ...
I originally found the Plaza a few years ago. I think I joined but can't remember my user name and didn't get around to posting because I was so busy IRL. But I'm thrilled to see it up and running again, especially as I'm now working from home and am hoping to have more time to browse, post and get involved.
Greetings and many thanks to Narv for putting this amazing place together. I think I recognise some of the names here ...
I was just wondering what happened to the Plaza's original creator? Anyone know?
I've not been a member of the FB group, but hope you won't hold that against me ...
I originally found the Plaza a few years ago. I think I joined but can't remember my user name and didn't get around to posting because I was so busy IRL. But I'm thrilled to see it up and running again, especially as I'm now working from home and am hoping to have more time to browse, post and get involved.
Greetings and many thanks to Narv for putting this amazing place together. I think I recognise some of the names here ...
I was just wondering what happened to the Plaza's original creator? Anyone know?
Welcome again @Almaren ! :D
You mean Eru? He left the Plaza to the admins a few years after creating it, it was created in 2002 (well very late dec 2001) Dont think anyone is still talking to him, we have tried to track him down.
We are also on discord if you want to join! https://discord.gg/2A3Xv4 (the link runs out at some point, so if this one doesnt work, ask us to link it again :) )
You mean Eru? He left the Plaza to the admins a few years after creating it, it was created in 2002 (well very late dec 2001) Dont think anyone is still talking to him, we have tried to track him down.
We are also on discord if you want to join! https://discord.gg/2A3Xv4 (the link runs out at some point, so if this one doesnt work, ask us to link it again :) )
Thank you @Winddancer
Yes, I think Eru was the name of the original creator (of the Plaza, that is). I didn't realise that he'd left the place to the admins, but that's not surprising as I didn't know anything about him anyway. Thanks for the discord link, I'll check it out ...
Yes, I think Eru was the name of the original creator (of the Plaza, that is). I didn't realise that he'd left the place to the admins, but that's not surprising as I didn't know anything about him anyway. Thanks for the discord link, I'll check it out ...
Glad you have the time to join us here, @Almaren!
Ahhhh @Woggy Hardbotom
Ooh, Woggy! Welcome!
oh hai! Thanks for having me. I hope everyone is well. This whole place is just the best. Deep down I always knew that Narv would be God.
Thank you for the welcome @Lirimaer, you are too kind. I assume @Sil Denafil is just plain upset that I am here based on her reaction. Fair.
Thank you for the welcome @Lirimaer, you are too kind. I assume @Sil Denafil is just plain upset that I am here based on her reaction. Fair.
Welcome Woggy! :D
Ahhhh Woggy!
My ahhh was of sheer delight, I assure you @Woggy Hardbotom. No idea about Ducky’s though.
Look, a wild @Woggy Hardbotom! Hi!