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Howdy everybody!

I'm a long time friend of the Land.

Rarely do I find an author worthy of my financial support, but I can proudly say Mr Donaldson has been a most welcome dependent. His skills continue to grow with each new Chronicle and all I can say is "Thank You".

My first visit, like so many others, occurred almost 35 years ago when I acquired copies of the First Chronicles in paperback. Since then, I have been first in line for all subsequent Hardback editions in an attempt to quench my need. What a joy it was back then to walk into a bookstore and see the newly published TWL sitting on a shelf waiting for me to buy it, knowing the adventures would continue and I would once again immerse myself in the Land. Then anticipation took hold for the subsequent publications of TOT and WGW. Here it seemed TC had found his eternal reward and the adventures concluded. For myself, 20 years of life happened next and I did very little reading during this time. I know I'm preaching to the choir, but sweet exhiliration filled me when I learned of the pending publication of TROTE. The Chronicles continue for one last journey. While three years between each new publication may seem inexorably long, just step back a moment and come to the realization of where we are now - little over 1 year left to the last page, to the last chapter, to the last book, to The Last Dark.

Long has been the journey, but SRD has made it memorable. And whenever, wherever I choose, I can revisit the Land to rediscover all over again the travels and trials of TC & LA.

Little more personal - "PocketWocket" is a small tribute to an early influence of my life, Theodor Geisel. I am a self published author of four books, but that is another story and I will not self-promote here.

All the best,
PocketWocket (aka Laurence G Freeman)
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Welcome to the Watch, PocketWocket, from another indie author. 8) The talent here is pretty amazing, actually. And we have a writer's forum, altho it's kind of slooooow in there. You can't see it right now -- send a pm to lucimay if you want in. 8)

But poke around the rest of the Watch, too. Lots to see here.
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Welcome to the Watch, Wocket. We wuv to welcome all weel fans of our favowite authow!

It's good to meet another who so thoroughly enjoys the Final C's. So many have nothing but complaints.

I predict that your discovery of the other Donaldson works that are so well and deservedly loved herein will give you joy.
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Welcome to the Watch, PocketWocket!

May you thrive here and contribute.
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Be Welcome to the Watch, PocketWocket.
Be Well Come and True.

Here is a quote from your early influence, which I feel would fit well in The Land.

But now," says the Once-ler, "now that you're here, the word of the Lorax seems perfectly clear.
UNLESS someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better.
It's not.

Look around, find your niche, and post.
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Welcome PW.

I keep seeing your name and reading it as PocketRocket and start laughing to myself.
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Thank you for all the welcomes, everybody.

wayfriend wrote:It's good to meet another who so thoroughly enjoys the Final C's. So many have nothing but complaints.
When people search for fault, they will find fault. Better to just sit back and let the author carry you away into his peronal visions and allow him to be the tour guide. The journey is much more enjoyable and far more rewarding that way. For example, I could go on and on about the "poetic license" Peter Jackson used in his adaptation of Lord of the Rings, but I find it best to just sit back, relax and enjoy the stunning visual world he helped breathe new life into.
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hi PocketWocket
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Welcome to the Watch PW. (I'm not typing that all out. ;) )

Look around and join in, it's always nice to see new members participating. :D

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Welcome, PocketWocket! :bestwishes:

Glad to see someone who loves the Last Chrons) I hope you may join in their discussions)
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Avatar wrote:Welcome to the Watch PW. (I'm not typing that all out. ;) )
Well...
Those are my real-life initials.
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Not on here they're not. ;)

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Aye, Av. Not on here...and no matter how strong her illusions are, being on the Watch is different from real life.
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Savor Dam wrote:...and no matter how strong her illusions are, being on the Watch is different from real life.
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Savor Dam wrote:Aye, Av. Not on here...and no matter how strong her illusions are, being on the Watch is different from real life.
Yep.

Real life doesn't count as much. ;)

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Avatar wrote:
Savor Dam wrote:Aye, Av. Not on here...and no matter how strong her illusions are, being on the Watch is different from real life.
Yep.

Real life doesn't count as much. ;)
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This is not an excuse to be delusional Menolly. *wags finger*

Maintain perspective.

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meh.
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