Hoping that you are not already sick of hearing about WellingMoot, I'll post a
few pictures here, and trust that other WellingMooters (with digital cameras,
or better scanners) can post a few more. Sadly, RL prevents me from
taking the time to write a detailed report, but I am sure one will be
forthcoming from another Mooter in the near future *hint, hint*.
I don't have any pics of our Friday Fiesta -- I was too over excited to even
remember my camera. My photos begin on Satuday morning...
Sporting our styley WellingMoot T-shirts (designed by Choice of Luthien
and Leggylass)
From L to R: Kerewyn, Ataahua, Choice of Luthien, Estelwyn, Tehanu
Fernside Estate (Gladden fields and Lothlorien site)
Fernside Estate - bridge was "dressed" with arches etc for Lothlorien
scenes and Galadriel was filmed standing on it
Hiking up a side canyon at Putangirua Pinnacles (PotD site).
From L to R: Kerewyn, Milk, Choice of Luthien
This was taken at the highest point on our PotD hike - we turned around
here as the canyon got so narrow and steep that we weren't sure we'd be able to
get down again if we went any further.
Others had great shots of the Pinnacles - I'm hoping they'll post some for you
:-)
In the Weta conference room. This is Kimi's photo of us (hope you don't
mind, K) Richard Taylor wasn't in mine :-(.
From L to R:
standing -- Mr Kimi, Kimi, Ataahua, Leggylass, Richard, Delyth, Milk,
Smokering
sitting/kneeling -- Estelwyn, Daniel, Choice of Luthien, Kerewyn
not present -- Tehanu, Mr Tehanu
Estelwyn and Kimi holding the golden statues. They weren't
labelled and I asked Daniel why. He said that the Oscars came with little
plaques saying who and what they were for, but Richard had chosen not to attach
them as he felt the awards belonged to everyone at Weta, not just to
him. :-)
BTW, I have no idea what is in that cabinet in the background -- anyone
remember?
Estewlyn with Narsil replica. In the background -- various Elven
weapons to the L, various Rohirric swords to the R.
Daniel Falconer and Flat Frodo with the Cave Troll. Various
Gondorian swords in the background.
Other Mooters have great pics of the swords and helms, that I hope you will get
to see.
[warm-fuzzy alert]
Since I probably won't get to write a full report I'll take this opportunity to
say an enoromous thankyou to the sibs who made this such an amazing
weekend. I had the idea for this gathering pre-ORC and WellingMoot
surpassed even my wildest dreams. We got to do and see some incredible
stuff thanks to the personal connections of a few sibs, and their persistence
in liaising with key people. Others contributed time and ideas and
enthusiasm. Thankyou all for making this happen.
Apart from the actual "activities" I can't say enough about how wonderfully,
marvellous (ack, superlatives fail me) it was to meet you all. Some I had
met briefly before, and it was a treat to spend more time and get to know you
better. Some I hadn't met and was pleasantly surprised at how well we
connected. I had some great conversations with Tehanu on that long drive
to and from the Pinnacles, and with Ataahua coming and going from our
hotel. I hope to see you both again before too long :-). Another
treat was being able to be a kid again with some of the younger sibs! I
am so impressed with you all, and wish there were more young folk of your
calibre in the world!
This was my first Moot and what a joy it was being able to talk Tolkien and
LOTR with other people who got it: even if we were talking about other
stuff it was so nice having that as a common reference point. I really do
hope we can do it again sometime - and let's make sure NZ_Strider and Roheryn
can join our next Kiwi Moot.
{{WellingMooters}}
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