I have to agree: "it is not FOTR, but a a lot of fun and beauty". I've seen it four times now and can def say it ain't FOTR. But I love who (for me) is The Most Important Person in it: Bilbo. A beautiful, beautiful job by Freeman. And Andy, of course. His Gollum only gets better (or worse, depending on your pov)

Glad you had such a nice moot, even if low-key. Sometimes those are the best times!

And i love your menorah...and hope you'll give me some orchid tips. My orchid hates me. At least....it seems to......

happy New Year, dear LT!