John,
It is stil available and there are plenty of copies still about. I'll ask from the inside for you about the turnaround and postal regions.

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The Tolkien Society President 'in perpetuo' JRR Tolkien. Bringing together 'those who would wander with friends in Middle-earth.'

Some quick news.

I just sent three emails to once active members and sad losses to our forum: Ranger_from_the_North, Minoreth and alavaro1. I asked them of their doings and told them we'd be happy if they could come back and rejoin our group.

I hope they have the same address, that my mail does not end up in their Spam folder unread, and that they will answer back. I'll keep you posted if anything happens.

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Tolkien maniac collection! - Amazon (a list that I made for people much interested in Tolkien works and studies)

Until now, I got replies from alavaro and Ranger. I'll post Ranger's email here:

Hello, All,

Well, I'm very touched indeed that you are all thinking of me. This is very lovely of you! I'm afraid I've been very busy with schoolwork and such, you know how it is, I'm sure. Please don't feel neglected! I'm trying to structure my study time etc. with my recreational time on the computer better and shall be back as soon as I can.

I'd appreciate it if you could pass on my apologies to the others and tell them I'm just around the corner.

Alavaro also toldme he was very busy with work and he'll try to visit as soon as he manages to find some time.

You could send new mails, Star, but I am not sure... maybe it would be better if another member sent them, so that they know everyone here misses them in equal manner. I might do that in a few weeks - no need to hurry yet, they should be given time and not feel pressed.

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Tolkien maniac collection! - Amazon (a list that I made for people much interested in Tolkien works and studies)

I will. Just give me one more week to finish my exams. The longer we wait, the better for them not to feel pressed or annoyed. We afford to wait, I think. :)

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Tolkien maniac collection! - Amazon (a list that I made for people much interested in Tolkien works and studies)

I am SOO sorry you guys... I said I would come back a month ago. i feel terrible.
These past couple of months have been kinda hectic for me, hence my absense, but that is now over, so expect me here frequently!
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"Blood rains from the cloudy web
On the broad loom of slaughter.
The web of man, grey as armour, is now being woven;
The Valkyries will cross it with a crimson weft.

The warp is made of human entrail;
Human heads are used a weights;
The heddle-rods are blood-wet spears;
the shafts are iron-bound, and arrows are the shuttles.
With swords we will weave this web of battle.

The Valkyries go weaving with drawn swords
Hild and Hjorthrimul, Sanngrid and Svipul,
Spears will shatter, Shields will splinter,
Swords will gnaw like wolves through armour."

The Song of The Spear, NJal's Saga

Aah, Alavaro, good to see you!
I sent Eledhwen a message but haven't heard from her. Which is slightly unusual, she may be hard pressed at the moment in some form or another. Hopefully she's be back soon.