There and Back Again Office

[Nessa Saelind]

Awesome to see the internet(s) situation sorted @Fuin Elda and you can cross that off the to do list and enjoy life *hugs*

[Nessa Saelind]

Hello folks

I am once again typing from the worlds slowest computer and I hope it won't crash on me before I finish this note I'm on vacation from tomorrow and I did plan to be more active on the Plaza, but alas my home internet decided, for some strange reason (honestly I think it's because of my inapropriate ARPY comments ), that the Plaza is the only website I can't access.

Don't know why, it's beyond my skill to heal. Maybe it's a glitch, maybe I'm in an episode of The Outer Limits/Twilight Zone, maybe my internet is trying to communicate with me and tell me something, maybe it's nothing... Who even knows at this point Anyway, apparently I won't be on the Plaza much until that sorts itself out, but I'm not writing the script for my requiem yet You can still find me on Discord or via mail if you need me or want to talk to me about anything and everything. To quote Monty Python: I'M NOT DEAD! Don't be strangers

I'll miss you and your wonderful stories. See you on the other side

P.S. If I need to vote for something, poke me and I'll do my Plaza duty

[Winddancer]

Have you tried a different browser?

[Yávië]

Erm. So clearly my last come back did not really go very well happen at all. Miss you guys and hope to at least start poking my nose around again and scribbling off a few quick posts. *mutters something about dogs and competitions and obstacle courses woof woof*

[Winddancer]

Welcome back all the same!

[Nessa Saelind]

Have you tried a different browser?

It was actually internet related. The router took a nice wee nap and it feels better So I'm back, well I'll start posting RP response on Monday just in case

[Pele Alarion]

I am planning a short escape from computer, starting from now until Monday evening. I know that I should be posting here and there, but... spring is in the air.

[Pele Alarion]

Sorta kinda back. *drops bags and dirty orienteering sportswear and heads straight for shower and bed*

[Moriel]

Hi friends- though I'll be hanging around discord I'll likely continue to be scarce on the posting front for the next couple weeks- it's the end of the semester and Finals Are Coming.

[Baphởmet]

You keep studyin' and workin' and we'll keep posting so you have a bajillion things to catch up on in here

[Ercassie]

Welcome back @Pele Alarion ! and good luck with those Finals, @Moriel

[Nessa Saelind]

@Moriel I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you! Kick those exams where the sun doesn't shine and keep punching them into oblivion!

[Nessa Saelind]

I've been a little quiet on the RP front in the past weeks and slow and quiet it's going to be for a while. I've got a pile of books I need to go through and review, some academic and some from Croatian authors I personally know, so that's taking up most of my time. I'm so sorry if you're waiting on a response from me for quite some time... I'm working on those responses, some got tangled in complex things... I'll see what I can do, but not making any promises. Just so you know, I haven't forgotten

[Winddancer]

No worries Nessa! <3 Dont forget the Riddermarket one too :P

[Nessa Saelind]

I made a note that I have to return to that as I was writing my still to be finished gigantic Life in the Mark post so coming soon

[Winddancer]

<3

[Baphởmet]

Friends, Gondorians, Wilderfolk!

There comes a time in every goblins life when he is flung from the nest. He is either horrifically injured and killed on the way down, or he manages to under on the underside of the nest and live for several weeks on the bones and carcasses of left over meals. Once he is ready though, he ventures into the wild world of loud sounds and bright colors, to smell the air and say "screw this I'm going back to the mountains."

It is that time for me. I bid you all the fondest of farewells, adioses, and goodbyes. I have loved every second of my time with all of you and I will treasure it always.






Just kidding, I'll be back from my hiking trip in a week!

[Winddancer]

Guess I dont have to refresh every five mins for a week then :P Happy Trails!

[Marceline]

Enjoy your time amongst the mountains! I shall live vicariously through you!

[Lailyn]

Enjoy the time away, Frost! Be safe and have fun!

While I am here, I want to offer apologies sort of in advance - I have a lot of things happening this month and I anticipate that I am going to get a little behind here if I am not already. Hopefully it will all be resolved by June(ish). I have a list of everywhere I need to post (I think) and I'm going to do my best to keep up. If it seems like I've forgotten, though, please give me a friendly nudge!

[Tharmáras]

Varda's stars, @Prometherion ! I'm glad Ercassie mentioned to me earlier today you were enjoying a mountain trip or I would have flipped out over your joke, bud ! Have a great time, man. I love visiting the cavernous mountains of rural western Virginia. Every human should appreciate our world's natural splendor. It's good for the soul.

[Nessa Saelind]

Enjoy your goblin hiking adventures @Prometherion *hugs* Say hi to all the bears there and I hope you find a ton of inspiration for future (horror and other genres) writing and photography and just generally enjoy.

@Lailyn - worry yea not. Slow and steady turtles win the race or so stores tell us take your time, we'll be here for the duration (and if somebody can please stop me from sounding like Winston that would be grand tnx )

[Marceline]

@Lailyn - good luck with it all! We will be here when you have time. <3

[Moriel]

IT IS FINISHED FINALS ARE OVER DOBBY IS FREEEEEEEEE

That said I'm still in the process of moving house and am going to visit family for a week on Friday So while I'll probably start catching up the spree won't really begin for probably another couple weeks.

[Marceline]

WOO CONGRATULATIONS!! Good luck with the move and of course enjoy time with family. We'll be here when you're ready!

[Winddancer]

Lailyn: Dont worry about it! <3

Grats Moriel! <3

[Baphởmet]

I'm glad you all enjoyed my little joke

I am back! I will be filtering back in over the last few days of my vacation as I recuperate from ~25 miles of hiking

In the meantime, @Lailyn I hope you are able to get things sorted out to your satisfaction (don't even worry about Plaza stuff as others have said, we all know what's really important)

@Moriel CONGRATS!!!!!! Enjoy seeing your family and having a break, you've earned it

[Pele Alarion]

Just a warning in advance, just in case. If my old Ford gets fixed properly and in time, and is cleared by the yearly tech inspection, I might head off to enjoy forests and all such things for a week, taking the time off work either way, so not sure how often I'd be on the plaza... (using this as the closest thing to depict adventure )

[Galadrihell]

I have exam coming in a few weeks so sorry if I am a bit scarce!

[Winddancer]

Have fun Pele! :D

Ew Sil, thats gross, hope you make it through! <3

[Pele Alarion]

*reports in* Ford passed inspection well enough; one orienteering and one trail running event done, enjoying no need to stress over work! Hehe, and apparently not posting much either...

@Goosil Go get that exam and show it its place! ;)

*drifts off again to enjoy freedom*

[Lailyn]

Slowly been catching up and think I'm comfortable saying I should be mostly back now. Thanks, Nessa, Tara, Windy, Frost. Much love to you all and everyone else too.

@Moriel, have a wonderful break!
@Goosil, good luck I'm sure you'll smash your exam!
@Pele Alarion, enjoy the wilderness and say hello to the trees from me.

[Moriel]

Eeeee exams, good luck Sil!!

I started a new job as soon as I got home from vacation and have been a.) working many more hours than expected, and b.) spending a lot of non-working time sitting/lying around with my feet propped up questioning my life choices

[Moriel]

I am likely to be scarce the next week or so as I am taking a trip home!

[Nessa Saelind]

I've been scarce on the RP front of late, mostly because of work, family obligations and the heat. I'm trying to catch up, but it's going to take a while, because unfortunately, my writing time has been limited to a few hours at the weekend and I try to do what I can when I can. Apologies, I'll try to get some posts in soon.

[Winddancer]

Been a lil scarce as well, just a lot going on! I am still on discord if you need me or if I am holding anything up please let me know and I will prioritise that <3

[Nessa Saelind]

Sending support hugs @Winddancer Take care, we'll be here and try really hard not to break this place apart Hope we'll see you soonish!

[Lailyn]

I don't mind waiting for either of you! Take care of life and yourselves and everything and don't worry about posting which is not to say I don't look forward to reading whenever you get there. and hugs!

[Raisins]

No worries @Winddancer I saw you post in the Infermary it's the only thing I was wondering about - If you want I'll take over Afirds character once I finish with her as I am certain an apprentice can hand some scraped up legs! (Calendula salve works for that too so she won't need help finding the salve at least)

And no worries Nessa! For being so hecking busy you do an amazing job keeping up with all the places you need to post.

[Galadrihell]

Apologies friends, I have been busy with RL stuff - first family visits in a LONG time etc. I have also somehow managed to LOSE my juice map so apologies on anyone waiting for me there whilst I attempt to retrieve it or, failing that, redraw it, OR, failing THAT, adopt the classic Sil approach of making it up as I go along

[Afird Splitax]

Wing it, Sil! Miss seeing you around! And Windy too!

[Nessa Saelind]

adopt the classic Sil approach of making it up as I go along

If it works, don't change it Goosey and don't worry about it, enjoy a full house with the family visiting and doing normal pre-COVID things with them. The deranged squirrels and other animals will still be here.

[Baphởmet]

Welp. My activity has dropped somewhat precipitously in the last few days because 1) my muse apparently killed herself after I forced her to write about 50k words in 2 weeks and I can't write a bloody thing right now and 2) tomorrow is the beginning of the move.

Hopefully these things can be rectified soon. Finding a muse might be hard because the insurance on them is getting ridiculous and more and more shops aren't selling to me.

[Lailyn]

@cHaOs bRiDe, enjoy the family time and don't worry! as for the map, wing it!

@Pharmakís, I whole-heartedly understand how you feel. Sometimes our creative batteries get wiped and are on empty. Give the muse a break, do what you need to do to refresh and relax in between the moving.

[Firiel Silverswan]

Oh goodness, I feel obligated to post now. I’ve certainly been there and back again! I’ve been on quite a journey since I was last on the Plaza in…2012? 2013? I had just gotten married, and now I’m newly-married (again) with 3 cats instead of 1.
All this to say, I’ve returned and I may or may not have a squirrel or two behind my back

[Tharmáras]

Welcome back, @Firiel Silverswan ! You might have known me as Aigronding, Edan Amrun, or Beren Camlost back in. I think we both wrote with Baingil Randir together. It's good to see you back! Congratulations on the new marriage and three kitties are better than one! I have one grey-and-white tabby named Princess Aredhel.

[Marceline]

Welcome, @Firiel Silverswan!

[Moriel]

Welcome back, Firiel! The squirrel army lies in wait...

[Raisins]

Welcome back Firiel! Lords there are a good many squirrels on this website now (and raccoons and nuthatches)

[Firiel Silverswan]

Thank you all for the warm welcome back! I’m going to be slow in returning, as my area is about to be hit with a massive heat wave and my brain does not think well when hot. But once things have cooled off, the Squirrel Army shall rise again!

@Tharmáras - Yes! We did write together! And Princess Aredhel sounds like an adorable kitty! I have 2 black long haired brothers named Holly & Hawthorne, and a tabby/bengal mix named Storm.