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@BrophyJed
Jed Brophy
16 days
My king , my friend . You’ve passed and my heart is broken . Everyone who was lucky enough to meet and work with you admired you so greatly . We the Rohirim ride with you to the shores of the west Our love and condolences to all your family and friends
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2 years
Today 20 years ago me and some friends went for a wee ride to get a thing from some bloke and his friends that our boss wanted cos he maintained it was his
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2 years
Meet Vrath . He’s a Scorpio and very handy in the garden . Likes quiet nights at home watching villages burning and chasing elves @LOTRonPrime @theoneringnet @WetaWorkshop
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2 years
New day new Uruk , same job same outcome . Be the best you can be
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2 years
I would love to be anyone actually . This literature has been very kind to me over the years . Having grown up reading all the books I’ve now been blessed to have been fortunate in working on amazing projects derived from those brilliant works
@nerdoftherings1
The Nerd of the Rings
2 years
So great to see @BrophyJed ‘s return to Middle-earth! There’s still time to also cast him as the second Blue Wizard @LOTRonPrime ! 🧙🏼‍♂️
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4 years
March 1st vs. March 31st @theoneringnet
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Jed Brophy
4 years
RIP Christopher Tolkien . Thank you for bringing to life your fathers works in the Silmarillion so that we could all share in its Brilliance . My constant companion . The book I reread every year . Condolences to your family . So very sorry to hear this @RoydTolkien x
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2 years
Some BTS looks at Vrath and Fabio Every morning as part of my process I’d try out what I could do with the amazing makeup for these two Uruk @LOTRonPrime @theoneringnet @WetaWorkshop #uruk #nampat
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RIP Sir Ian Holm . Gentleman . Legend . Your Many many friends here in New Zealand will always hold you in our hearts . And to the undying lands you travel . Into the West . Love and condolences to family and friends haere te wairua ki te hauauru
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7 years
HiipyhappyHobbitday to all who wander but are not lost .... oh and everyone else too
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11 years
middle Earth Gangsta's http://t.co/dxvJX9y1re
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10 months
And this is me and the Horse I rode for all the scenes on the Pelannor fields and with the Gondorian knights both into and away from Osgiliath . His name was Mad Max Here’s to all the Equine Hero’s of these classic movies . They were for me the real stars
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Jed Brophy
10 months
My horse Seb on the set of Edoras ( Mount Sunday) . We took some horses up the night before to muck up the corral so it looked as if we’d had horses there forever . This was one of the most amazing sets in all of the LOTR trilogy .
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However if you want cheering up Seb who was a Horse of the Rohirrim and steed of the Gondorian knights and Rangers is still going strong
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If you want to be bummed out for a moment, Viggo Mortensen wants you to know that the horses who played Aragorn's steeds Brego and Hasufel in Lord of the Rings have died
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@OrtaDunyaCom Thank you
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10 months
My horse Seb on the set of Edoras ( Mount Sunday) . We took some horses up the night before to muck up the corral so it looked as if we’d had horses there forever . This was one of the most amazing sets in all of the LOTR trilogy .
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9 years
with The Man of the Moment ...Last Day on set I will always Treasure The days spent working With Martin .amazing man http://t.co/oopHcy4ST0
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5 years
When you call your Rohirim war horse and he Shadowfax’s you
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5 years
So excited to start work this week on the ORI DORI NORI story for Amazon . Getting the gang back together will be fun 01/04/19
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6 years
Hippy happy hobbit day to all . Miss my dwarves brethren and Bilbo and Gandalf .... miss everyone in fact . Miss the misty mountain too Do it all again tomorrow if I had the chance Love to all xx Nori
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1 year
It was an honour to work with you Joseph . We Uruk appreciated your efforts to raise us above the usual expectations afforded the Orcs . Kia Kaha Xjedi
@realjosephmawle
Joseph Mawle
1 year
I loved my time exploring middle earth and diving into Tolkien’s mythology. I’m so honoured that the character was liked. He cared deeply about telling you his story. Though as an actor it remains my wish, my job description to explore new characters and worlds. Wishing all the
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1 year
The entire “The Two Towers “ is a masterpiece . I will never get to work on another project with so much brilliance ending up on screen . And yes … twenty years in it stands up and deservedly takes a bow .
@MarkOrdesky
Mark Ordesky
1 year
This is the podcast equivalent of late nights with best mates, diving deep into shared passion for #LOTR : The Two Towers. If I could bottle it, it would age like fine whiskey. Thank you, @Film89UK , for letting us hang with you. Can't wait for #ROTK next year!
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Jed Brophy
4 years
To the professor JRR Tolkien whose world inspired so many other authors , so many artists and who gave those of us who were fortunate to work on the films inspired by his writing prowess, his building of worlds and his remarkable craft with languages , we Salute and honour you
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Jed Brophy
4 years
Me and a group of Other Guys who self isolated for Years a while back years I tell you Olde Dwarven proverb Isolate communicate just don’t virus propagate As Thorin wisely said “ If more people valued Home above Gold , this World would be a Merrier Place” #stayhome
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Jed Brophy
5 years
I’ve been asked today by caring folk if I’m Okay . But I’m not . Sorry I’m not okay . I’m crushed. I cannot stop crying . I feel broken. This did not happen to me personally but it has affected me in a way I cannot fully fathom . But this I know only love will help. #LoveNotHate
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2 years
Today we get to play for you Rings Of Power And the Orcs are back baby @LOTRonPrime @WetaWorkshop #bts #Orcs #TheOG
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Jed Brophy
9 years
Well the BOTFA premier was frighten amazing The film is awesome great night http://t.co/oZHQ4wk515
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Jed Brophy
2 years
Yeah nah just was in the right place at the right time . Also had the very best team of artists and workshop genius behind the designs . What a great gig it has been
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Wētā Workshop
2 years
#orctober Sharku was one of several speaking roles performed by Jed Brophy in The Two Towers. He played Snaga, a Rohirrim soldier discovering Prince Théodred at the Fords of Isen, another Orc in The Return of the King, Nori in The Hobbit, and multiple Orcs in The Rings of Power.
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Jed Brophy
2 years
Well I’m excited
@TheRingsofPower
The Lord of the Rings on Prime
2 years
It is time. Watch the final two episodes Fridays at 12am ET. #TheRingsOfPower
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I for one cannot wait for you all to see what we have up our sleeves precious … Oh yes it will be worth the wait
@theoneringnet
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2 years
Who's ready for episode 3? #TheRingsofPower #LOTRROP
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Jed Brophy
2 years
The ford of Bruinen which we shot at skippers canyon . We had to ride the horses in and out of this location . Epic journey and one I’d do again in a heartbeat . Can still feel @the adrenaline flowing through me thinking about shooting this scene
@PureNewZealand
New Zealand 🇳🇿
2 years
We're celebrating 20 years since Middle Earth came to life in New Zealand! 🎉 🧝‍♀️ 🧝‍♂️ 🎬 What’s your favourite of these filming locations? ​ #LOTR20 #NewZealand
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4 years
You know you are going to want to get this
@HarperVoyagerUK
HarperVoyagerUK
4 years
This September a brand-new audiobook of The Hobbit is arriving, read by none other than @andyserkis ! 🧝‍♀️🧙‍♂️ Have a listen👇
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5 years
As I walked through Elijah Wood today I was Billy Boyd to notice the Sean Aspens were in Orlando Bloom and growing out of the Cate Branchets in clusters . In the Christopher Lee of the Bernard Hill there was a River where some Miranda Otters we’re swimming . Was a LOTR fun
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Jed Brophy
9 years
Flashback to Location Me and the ever smiling Mr Turner ...... http://t.co/U1fB0gT3hD
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9 years
Nibbles wiv sum oh tha lads http://t.co/07lnUqKBHe
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Jed Brophy
1 year
Please if you can have a look at the links below supplied by @OrtaDunyaCom and help those affected by the devastation in Turkey and Syria . We are a fellowship , and any little bit of kindness helps . 🙏
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TheOneRing
1 year
Thinking of our fellow fans affected by the terrible earthquake in Turkey & Syria. If you can help, @OrtaDunyaCom has links to organisations accepting donations. '...it is the small everyday deed of ordinary folks that keep the darkness at bay. Small acts of kindness and love.'
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Jed Brophy
3 years
Hippy happy hobbity birthday to me GMcT . Have a great day Graham @grahammctavish you may be ancient but you still look great mate 😊
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Jed Brophy
5 years
Hippy-happy-hobbit day to all . Hope you all go on your own adventures today xxx
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Jed Brophy
7 years
With @grahammctavish and @Deanogormano in the mosh @MagicConDE with the fans
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7 years
Finally they made a pop nazgul for a nazgul
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6 years
RIP Stan the man .
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9 years
@RCArmitage happy Easter to you Richard A bunch of the Lads Are in Bonn We will raise A beer or two to our King xxjedi
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1 year
@melanielynskey My dearest Melanie I do not understand these people . You are brilliant . Always . Ignore the uninformed chatter and silliness and keep being the incomparable you we all admire and love . Xjed
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Jed Brophy
7 years
So that photo I was trying to find . The first undercover elf in middle earth
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10 years
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7 years
flashback to 2001 me on the horse we lovingly called Mad Max #Rohirim #LOTR TTT
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Jed Brophy
2 years
Looking forward to seeing all me old mates at @walescomiccon this weekend
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Jed Brophy
2 years
Happy birthday to this … Almost legend .. need to leave some room @for things yet to come @grahammctavish but seriously you are amazing for your advanced stage in life mate Haha just joking … but still .. impressive Xx
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9 years
Happy birthday Boss From the Middle Earth Gangsta Squad
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9 years
Congratulations @RCArmitage for your Award , my king I salute you xxxjedi
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10 years
Congrats to Martin And Benedict for their Emmy's . Best show on the telly for sure
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6 years
Great catching up with these two likely lads in Wellington today @grahammctavish @mark_markhadlow Always a blast
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11 years
@grahammctavish @Deanogormano @BrophyJed here we are some of the wounded and willing some sad as well. Last day boys http://t.co/UuFvsGxowm
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Jed Brophy
7 years
Hanging out backstage with John Rhys Davies . Couple goons
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Jed Brophy
5 years
Absolutely in shock . I cannot process this . My heart goes out to those families affected by this act of brutal cowardice and hate . This is not who we are . My love to the Muslim community , you should feel safe to worship and this is just so very wrong . Kia Kaha #StopTheHate
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Jed Brophy
10 years
So yes the Trailer is out and I have to say it bought back a lot of incredible memories .I miss our Fellowship .
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5 years
Hippybathday to my King @RCArmitage . Hope you had a groovy day Rich . All the best from all here at the Brophy house Xxjedi
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4 years
“Hey Self isolation can save the nation It’s common sense don’t need persuasion So stay at home and don’t be dorks If you break the rules then your worse than Orcs “ An oft forgotten middle earth saying for Tolkien reading day @theoneringnet #TolkienReadingDay
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@piersmorgan Great to see a dad being a dad . Does @piersmorgan have a problem with good parenting ? Is he jealous perhaps of responsible sharing of parenting responsibilities . Or just not a fan of certain modes of perambulation ? Or is he really just a dick ?
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10 years
Saved this bumblebee by feeding it homey Just how Martin Freeman showed us .The Bee thanks thee Marty http://t.co/HCt5ybyefs
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8 years
Florian (Arwen's horse from LOTR) pushing me round the paddock
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9 years
Hanging out with @StephenJHunter1 and @JohnBell at Hobbitcon It were a great weekend http://t.co/psFx3lsobP
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5 years
Excited for our wee country and that you are coming to what has become known as Middle Earth . And those of us lucky enough to help forge that legacy welcome you and wish you well #Nori #sharku #Snaga #Nazgul #Rohan #Elf #Orc
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9 years
Just got out of Bards Loo......literally hehehe http://t.co/KkxBmEX1MM
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6 years
Throwback thursday . Nori, Fili and Kili getting Webbed up for the Mirkwood spiders scene in @TheHobbitMovie by one of the wonderful @WetaWorkshop folk @Deanogormano #Aidan Turner
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10 years
Casting A long Shadow in Middle Earth http://t.co/paGe7IkB3Q
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4 years
Hippy happy hobbity birthday to my wonderful friend and Bruver @BrownAds . Hope your day is super spesh mate . Everyone here in Aotearoa sends love and best wishes . Love you bro
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5 years
It’s my man Marty Freeman’s bathday today . I know he won’t see this but if you happen to bump into him please pass on my regards . He really is the nicest naughty bloke around @TheHobbitMovie #filibilbonoriori @BrownAds @Deanogormano #TheHobbit
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Jed Brophy
10 years
Bye bye Wellington Flying to San Fran on @FlyAirNZ http://t.co/57GKiaVSkZ
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Jed Brophy
9 years
so Saddened to hear the news of the passing Of Sir Christopher Lee. Giant of the screen , true Gentleman in all... http://t.co/abU2p6dxRU
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Jed Brophy
3 years
Beautiful
@theoneringnet
TheOneRing
3 years
┏—————————————————┓ Lord of the Rings: Return of the King is a cinematic masterpiece. Send tweet. ┗—————————————————┛ ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ \_/ |_ |_
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8 years
Had coffee with this Fabulous man . I will be Bringing A part of him with me to HC4 ....His heart of course
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4 years
I told my horse Seb that we are in Lockdown now , but there are some in other countries where people think it’s more important to keep making money , Asking their populace to put themselves and all at risk for their greed . He could not even look at me . Humanity he snorts
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Jed Brophy
7 years
Into the last hour of 2016 . Have a great new year in 2017 every one and all
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9 years
R.I.P Andrew Lesnie. Cinema photographer Extraordinaire . A truly Inspiring and lovely man And so Humble for one... http://t.co/1Sl700WwJ4
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Jed Brophy
4 years
Get yourself one of these for your lockdown fun . It’s all that is good
@WetaWorkshop
Wētā Workshop
4 years
Step inside Bag End in An Unexpected Party: our fast, fun, board game based on the opening scene of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey – when the Dwarves arrive unannounced at Bag End, to Bilbo’s dismay! Pre-order your copy at:
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9 years
Flying Into olde Londinium to be with the best cast on the planet #OneLastTime See you all on the carpet xxjedi
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7 months
Halloween ideas for you all Some of the many lovely fiends I’ve inhabited
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Jed Brophy
4 years
We did a thing and you can watch it .
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4 years
This is very very exciting . The more ways to watch the extended editions and all the support material and yes “ rivers of gold “ Dec 1 can not come quick enough
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TheOneRing
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A very special announcement from @SeanAstin - LOTR & The Hobbit are coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray!!!! #LOTR4k Details:
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miss you guys with @BrownAds and @grahammctavish at Roxy after wrap.xx http://t.co/pPRpSivBhI
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@RCArmitage Thank you Richard . A sad day indeed . Like you , he was truely a leader to us on set , and in life Thank you my friend Xjedi
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@theoneringnet I’m in . All the way in .
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8 years
The Brobrophy's leaving middle Earth Comin atcha #HobbitCon
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8 months
The eye of Sauron taken on dusk on the Kapiti coast #LOTRforlife #natureinsiresart #jedipictorials
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Panorama of my priceless paradise my heart my home my sense of peace #kapiti #jedipictorials #Natureisanartist
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10 years
The lake that just keeps giving http://t.co/fyFiE9OBfu
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4 years
This . Just magic
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TheOneRing
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Let's watch the LOTR reunion together!
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4 years
Hippy happy hobbity birthday to the one and only @elijahwood . One of the most genuine human beings I’ve had the honour of meeting and working alongside . He’s also an honorary Kiwi and will always be welcome in our house . Have a great day Elijah and much love from us all xx
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5 years
@theoneringnet Nameless homeless wood elves also
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6 years
As this year winds to a close I wish everyone of you a very positive and interesting new year . And my thanks to all who have helped me this last 12 months . Be well and be generous to those less fortunate Kia Kaha Arohanui Kia pai te Xxjedi
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5 years
Has it really been that long ? Hippyhappyhobbity anniversary to all who worked on this great great film xx
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9 years
Happy new Year New Zealand I love you xxjedi
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8 years
Hippybathday @RCArmitage . Hope you have A relaxing day just for you Richard . All the best from the Brophy Whanau . Arohanui XxJedi
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8 years
Goodbye and God bless #HobbitCon This has been A great last Goodbye . Thank you for making my Boy @sadwyn_s welcome too Peace out xx
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9 years
Headless Nori @ROXYCinema .Memories x http://t.co/5kMlzEEdy2
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The Equine veterans Of The LOTR trilogy . We salute you 20 years ago you carried us to fame and glory. None worked harder or with such nobility and grace . Comrades in arms . Friends forever @theoneringnet ⁩ ⁦ ⁩ #Rohan #Gondorian #D únedain
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@theoneringnet I loved it
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9 years
Happy birthday JRR without you there would be no bold for me to reread endlessly
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