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Old 05-17-2006, 01:00 PM   #121
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Congratulations! He is so cute
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Old 05-17-2006, 01:06 PM   #122
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I am sure that HI won't mind me sharing the vital information that he omits on his website, but being a nosey old biddy I demanded the moment I heard the news:

Weight 3.6kgs
Length 53 cm

So if I convert sucessfully into old money .... OUCH That is well over 8lbs isn't it?

I am pretty sure that is right but I accidentally already deleted the PM)
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Old 05-17-2006, 01:31 PM   #123
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Wow, congratulations, HI! HI Jr. is quite the cute little Hobbit. Who's running the pool on how long HI waits before he starts reading The Hobbit to the little nipper?
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Old 05-17-2006, 01:43 PM   #124
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Fordim Hedgethistle has been trapped in the Barrow!
Congratulations indeed! He is gorgeous....but where is his bandana?
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Old 05-17-2006, 02:18 PM   #125
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The smallness of babies always astounds me... look at the hand on the left. He's tiny... tiny, and therefore adorable. Congratulations, my Georgian History Tutor. May he bring you much joy.

I agree with Sauce. Spend lots of time with him before he becomes a teenager.
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Old 05-17-2006, 05:30 PM   #126
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Congratulations to HI and Mrs. Istarion! What a cute baby.

It's never too soon to start reading The Hobbit.
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Old 05-17-2006, 08:26 PM   #127
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Silmaril Hehe.

Probably H-I will introduce him to the world of Tolkien via HoME 1.

Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Istarion! Have fun being parents.

(wistful) I remember when Gurthang and Kath were that little . . .
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Old 05-18-2006, 12:03 AM   #128
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Awwwww what a cutie!
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Old 05-18-2006, 01:17 AM   #129
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Silmaril

Congrats! I agree with all those who say he's cute. He really is.
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Old 05-18-2006, 01:39 AM   #130
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Thank you, ladies and gentlement

The picture page finally loads properly (pictures originally uploaded were too large for slower connections)

We've been listening to Mozart last night - made us sleep better. Mr.U was spot on - Mozart served as the background to The Hobbit, Chapter 1. Tonight we'll have TH Ch 2 accompanied with Chopin or maybe Vivaldi...

My harder musical preferences are henceforward confined to headphones in some other room
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Old 05-18-2006, 02:06 AM   #131
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A new born babe, brings light to the cottage, warmth to the heart & joy to the soul, for wealth is family - family is wealth.

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What a lovely little Hobbit, you two! May you have as many as your heart can hold and your patience handle!

~*~ Pio

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Old 05-18-2006, 03:19 AM   #132
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Ganz herzliche Glückwünsche auch von mir!

My congratulations to you and your wife for the lovely little boy!
May the stars shine on his path through life!

(And I wish you not too many disturbed nights... )
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Old 05-18-2006, 03:27 AM   #133
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Congratulations on becoming a family, have lots of fun together....what a splendid child.
Hope Mrs HI is recovering well.
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Old 05-18-2006, 05:31 AM   #134
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1420!

Wow! Now there's a surprise and no mistake!

Congratulations!

Haven't we got a lot of new Dads on here now?
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Old 05-18-2006, 05:44 AM   #135
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Congratulations, HI!

All together now: Awwwww....
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Old 05-18-2006, 07:30 AM   #136
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Awww...

Paljon onnea!
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Old 05-18-2006, 07:34 AM   #137
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1420!

Well, the pictures loading must have completely jinxed my computer because I couldn't reply to this thread at all yesterday.

Anyhow, I must say, completely selfishly of course, that this news shakes all hope of seeing HI and Mrs. HI return to more regular posting on the Downs--unless of course the sleepless nights lead to IIS -- internet insomnia solace.

That's a gorgeous picture of the three of you together so soon after the birth--a picture out of many that I'm sure you will cherish--Mrs. HI is positively glowing with beauty--they are all a marvel.

Congratulations.
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Old 05-18-2006, 01:42 PM   #138
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Congratulations! He's beautiful.
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Old 05-19-2006, 04:12 AM   #139
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Thank you

Mrs. Istarion sends her regards and thanks too, also offers her apologies for not being able to appear in person due to busyness

She's feeling better by the day too

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Old 05-19-2006, 06:23 AM   #140
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1420! out of the mouths of babes

Estelyn's blog entry today has the perfect gift for new parents. Fordim might want to take note also, although he's hardly a new parent.

Feed Me! I'm yours!
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Old 05-19-2006, 07:18 AM   #141
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It occured to me that little George is not yet a week old but is already known internationally - that is quite impressive! Not that I am surprised that he is precocious.....
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Old 05-19-2006, 10:37 AM   #142
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Oh heavens, where have I been! Such wonderful news I missed! A bit of a belated congratulation, though I think that congratulations will be appropriate for many years to come, as your good fortune grows even bigger day by day.

Thank you for sharing the your delightful photo journal with us, and best wishes, Mr. & Mrs. HerenIstarion, for you and the very latest of the Istari!
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Old 05-20-2006, 02:23 PM   #143
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Oh my, I turn my back on you for a while and look what happens.

Congratulations to you both. What happy news this is. Junior's just adorable. *sigh* Wish I could talk hubby into that but he thinks 3's more than enough.
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Old 05-20-2006, 03:45 PM   #144
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*high pitched squeal* Baby!


He's absolutely adorable Heren. Will there be more pictures?
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Old 05-20-2006, 06:42 PM   #145
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Congratulations indeed! You have a beautiful son.
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Old 05-22-2006, 10:40 AM   #146
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Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Istarion! He's a darling. Babies are just such precious little bundles of joy, aren't they? Perhaps some work and worry, but just one wee smile on their little faces makes up for everything. And isn't it lovely to think that he's yours?

God bless the three of you! Like Bêthberry said, the picture with the three of you is to be treasured... your first family picture!
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