I met another one of my friends (not the one I posted about above, another) when I overheard her say at fencing club "I'm from the Shire." Of course I couldn't let that go without saying something, and now we're friends. She's joined the 'Downs (she's
Strider), but doesn't post much. She's not obsessed with LotR, but likes it well enough that she finds my obsession fun. Her nickname for me is actually Hobbit, which those who know me well could tell you suits both my personality and appearence.