Hi there,

I was introduced to this forum by Inesdar, and am posting this message because of his threats of what he'd do if I did otherwise.

Outside of the forum, I go to the same church as Brendan. I believe that, because all of us are created in God's image, we are innately creative. I have been learning how to play piano for several years now, and love to play and compose my own music. I also love to read and write stories (at least in theory: although I still have some ideas bouncing around in my head, I haven't done much writing in recent months. Perhaps spending time here will help to rekindle that spark.)

You've all been very friendly and welcoming. More than one person has already gone out of their way to send me a personal greeting! However...I wonder if I'll still be welcome when you discover that I've never read the Chronicles of Narnia or LotR! Mwahahaha!

As for what I have read, some of my favorite books include Inkheart by Cornelia Funke and the original book adaptation of the Princess Bride (I generally like things that play with the fourth wall in a unique way.) I am also into video games, which, often bearing a 40+ hour long storyline, can combine the length and depth of a novel with the visual and musical drama of a film.

Anyway, I am excited to start getting involved here. I have already explored many parts of the forum, and it all looks fun and engaging...

...and insane, as Brendan likes to put it.

Hi Timothy!! Welcome To HolyWorlds! I'm first on the grid to welcome you, wooo! I think you're going to fit in just fine! *breaks out the glitter and confetti*

Seems we have a bit in common! I've only read one of the books in the Chronicles of Narnia, and I've never read or watched LOtR so you're safe from me there. "Inkheart" is one of my favourite books, one of the few fantasies on my shelf, and I love playing the piano!

Most of us HWers act kind of insane, but we really can be serious if we feel like it. So go crazy and have fun here! We love new members!

Love? We deck them out in glitter, lock them in the Intro sub-forum, and pepper them with cupcakes, tacos and muffins!

*bows* Welcome Sir Tim! We're pleased you've chosen to join the rank of HWer. I'm Vili, friend to Bethy who is Indy's adopted online sister ^.^


*tosses Tim an electric emu with a huge orange bow on it* *drops orange glitter around the room* *starts a fan*

Welcome to Holy Worlds!

*welcomes Timothy*

*hands Timothy steaming hot pancakes with butter and maple syrup*

The Silent but Friendly Marcher Lord (eruheran)

Welcome, Timothy!!!

*silver leaves fill the air*

"You may call me... Tim."
Ever seen that?
Oh, and yeah, welcome to HW and all. Whatever you do, don't resist the cupcakes and partying that is to come soon. Then you shall be like me, chained to a an iron door, cursed to drag it with you wheresoever thou goest in the halls of HW.

You have the power of the green ring, you could free yourself from the door if you so wisheth.

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Really, Rei? I thought Busheh let you go O.o

Another note, Tim: Don't accept stolen pies Bethy is the pie giver and you can know for sure hers are acceptable (they're actually amazing, I'm just saying you can accept hers without repercussions )


EDIT: haha, Busheh

Hello and welcome!

Oh, and don't mind Reiyen. I suspect he secretly loves his door.

Hello and welcome, Timothy! (I'm tempted to call you Timmy. ) I brought some hot muffins for you. *hands you a rather heavy basket* My favorite recipe: Apple Cinnamon. Don't they smell good?

I suspect he does too.

Welcome to Holy Worlds! *Tosses glitter into the air*

*enters the congratulatory thread * Welcome, Sir Timothy! I am so happy to see you here! Any friend of Brendan's is a friend of mine- well, almost So long as they aren't too much like him. I can only handle one Brendan in my life

*hands over a prettily wrapped copy of Lord of the Rings and The Magician's Nephew * Welcome.

Haha! I like the way Inesdar thinks. As a mod, I can get a bit grumpy if people don't start a welcome thread for themselves. But when you start one, I bring cupcakes!

We're glad to have you! Despite what some may say, LoTR and Narnia are NOT required reading around here, so you're okay. And if you need a writing spark rekindled... you surely came to the right place!

Have fun, post around... you're in good company!

WHAT! Never read The Lord of the Rings! Go read it now!

Oh, and welcome.

I declare for the benefit of all HWers that piano is the best instrument ever!!!! *rolls grand piano into the room and makes Timothy play it*

Sorry, piano is my favorite instrument to play, that's all.

Timothy needs to meet BushMaid, she isn't a LOTR fanatic like so many of us.

Have I been here yet? No! I have not! *gasp* I am appalled at the lack of taco throwing in this thread *hands on hips* Really people?! We need a genu-....well...I guess I am sort of to blame for the lack of taco throwing.

*throws tacos in the air* WELCOME TO HW! I see Brendan (Or as I call him; Shark Bait) has described to you in full our lovely community of crazy fantasy writers! I'm certain you'll find yourself right at home!

Okay, my work here is done, *skips out*

That be true. At least one does not need to be a LOTR fanatic to be a HW fanatic.

I have read LOTR and watched the films but I don't own the books.

You can live happily without reading them I'm sure. Can't believe I said that!

You proved that for us. You have so many uses!


GASP! Elanor! *hides Elanor under the cupcake table* Stay hidden until we make sure no one's going to get upset over that.

Thank you Philli. No one will dare over turn your cupcake table to get to me!

So many uses? *laughing, visualizes a multitool with 'so many uses'*

True.

Very true...

eruheran

Multifunctional friends are fun! But we'd love you anyway, Aussie.

Apparently it was so true that Huey felt the need to speak... I'm honored!

Yep. It's that true.

Haha!

Your cupcakes are worth speaking about, Philly. You realize if you attend the convention everyone will fully expect you to follow this trend and bring some?

Right. Just like they expect Reiyen to bring his electric emu.

Thanks for the compliment, anyway.

Unfortunately the latest version of the electric emu is not portable enough for convention attendance, and he has terrible manners.

I will, however, pledge to bring my door with me so that you can all sign it
Of course, I won't be at any conventions in the foreseeable future, and since I can forsee pretty effectively I am afraid it will be a long time before I get to have anyone sign my door.

(BTW, you guys haven't scared me away. I'm still here. Now is a kind of busy time for me, though, so I'll only be able to post occasionally. Things should cool down in a week or two...maybe we should postpone the "official Timothy B glitter-fest/party" until then.)

How generous, Brendan. Your new one is nice, though.

Just post on this thread when you come back, Timothy, and the party people will return.

Welcome! *glomps*

Wow. From the sound of it, lots of crazy stuff happened yesterday...

It really did! Craziest day ever!

Understatement.

Yeah, understatement of the year, actually.

eruheran

Possibly. Hehe.

Alright! Things are starting to calm down for me. I should be able to begin getting more involved here at HW.

*Looks at electric emu* hmmm...what do we have here? How does this thing work? What is its purpose in life?

Yay for sanity in life! I can relate with busy-ness. Thankfully, things should be a little more manageable until May. ^^

As to your emu question: I have no idea.

It's just one of those random things that appears on HW...

Well, you can ride them... whether or not you'd want to ride them is a different story...

*runs in, late* *pants* Phew. Sorry, I'm late, but first I was made to run by some cassette tapes, and then I was kidnapped by mathematics, and then... You get the picture. Anywho, welcome, Timothy! It seems you will fit in well here.

*brings in the penguins and a punchbowl, glancing sidelong at eruheran* Where should the bowl go?

The bowl can go anywhere- just be sure to keep it away from the glitter.

This "great pie war" sounds interesting. Do we have any veterans who would be willing to share war stories from their time on the front?

*sips punch* *strokes grizzled beard* It was in the summer of...'23, methinks. Here me and my battalion had been ordered into action mistakenly, and we faced legions upon legions of evil squid. Our penguins were cut down left and right, and soon we were left without support.

I forget the rest...my memory gets duller with age But pass me a pie.

eru

(I thought so. )

On an unrelated subject, what sorts of music does everyone like? I'm guessing that epic orchestral music is pretty popular around here.