THE FOURTEENTH ANNUAL
MONTH A' THE CHICKEN
Every year, The Bounders of the Shire Kinship, Landroval, celebrates the Month of August as The Month a' the Chicken.
It was founded, and for many years run, by Miss Daffodilia Wildfeet. This year, as Miss Daffodilia is unfortunately not available, the event will be run by Rebra. As Mama Hen also stubbornly remains in retirement, the Free Range (Crosser of Roads), The Great Wide Open (Minas Tirith), and, There and Bawk Again (Erebor) Runs will be led by Uncle Rooster.
We would like to thank all those, both New and Returning, who have offered to participate in the Month of the Chicken.
This year's participating kinships: Warders of the Weald; The Lonely Mountain Band; Concerning Hobbits; The Lous; Juju; Knights of the White Lady; Brethren; Visitor from Another Server; The Forsaken Lonelanders; West Bree Bridge (WBB) Fishing Club; Helm's Deep; Hope Remains; Servants of the Secret Fire; Department of Holbyt Security; TheLoreSeekers (Gladden); Nothrim.
To you all, a very warm welcome and many thanks for your participation.
Contact: Rebra, Bounders of the Shire Kinship, Landroval
NOTES
Please note that all times are Eastern/Server Time. Please adjust accordingly.
Please note that the time and location of events do vary.
Please be Prompt so you are NOT left behind. If possible, please arrive early.
At The End Of The Event, THANK YOUS Will Be Posted Below the Schedule of Events.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Tuesday, August 1, 8:00 PM: Green Eggs Camp: First Steps. Rebra will lead new chicks through the beginner quests, to get them on their way. Meet at Sandsons's Farm, Michel Delving, The Shire. This will be followed by:
Tuesday, August 1, 8:00 PM or following Green Eggs: Flying the Coop: Ered Luin. Rebra will lead fledglings through the dangers in Ered Luin. Meet at Sandson's Farm. Michel delving, The Shire.
Extended Downtime Notice: Wednesday, August 2nd 12:00 AM Eastern (-4 GMT) - 11:00 PM Eastern (-4 GMT)
The LOTRO game worlds will be unavailable for an extended period of time on Wednesday, August 2nd to facilitate an update to the LOTRO Store. The downtime begins at Midnight Eastern (-4 GMT) and continues until 11:00 PM Eastern (-4 GMT) on August 2nd. During this time, the game, web site, forums, and myaccount.standingstonegames.com will be unavailable. We apologize for the inconvenience and we will let you know when the game and associated web site(s) are available!
We will provide updates as needed during the downtime on our social media channels:
Facebook: Facebook.com/LOTRO
Twitter: Twitter.com/LOTRO
Threads: Threads.net/@thelordoftheringsonline
Wednesday, August 2 POSTPONED UNTIL THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, DUE TO THE AB0VE ANNOUNCEMENT
Thursday, August 3, 8:00PM: Flying the Coop: North Downs, and, Lone-Lands. Rebra will lead fledglings through the Lone-Lands. Meet at Sandson's Farm, Michel Delving, The Shire.
Thursday, August 3, 10:00 AM: Hobnanigans. Ends August 7, 3:00 AM
Fryday, August 4, 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM: Bounder Chicken Races. Li'l Meadowlark will host. Please arrive early. The leader will start on time. Don't come late and miss your chance for the prize. Meet at Mustering Hill (near the stables), Michel Delving, the Shire. The Warders of the Weald will play.There will be prizes. All are welcome.
Saturday, August 5, 8:00PM: Flying the Coop: Evendim. Swim your way to safety. Rebra will lead. Meet at Sandson's Farm. Michel Delving, The Shire.
Sunday, August 6, 7:00 PM: Classy Discussion, Topic: Chickenfolk. This is a Cross-Kin Round-Table discussion on Chicken Session play. Chief Meadowlarke Sweetweed is Moderator. Meet at The Bounder Museum of Antiquities, 5 Harrow Road, Addernotch, Shire Homesteads.
Monday, August 7, 8:00PM: Flying the Coop:Breeland. Rebra will lead. Meet at Sandson's Farm, Michel Delving, The Shire.
Tuesday, August 8, 8:00 PM: Green Eggs Camp: First Steps. Rebra will lead new chicks through the beginner quests, to get them on their way. Meet at Sandsons's Farm, Michel Delving, The Shire. This will be followed by:
Tuesday, August 8, 8:00 PM or following Green Eggs: Flying the Coop: Ered Luin. Rebra will lead fledglings through the dangers in Ered Luin. Meet at Sandson's Farm. Michel delving, The Shire.
Wednesday, August 9, 8:00 PM: Flying the Coop: North Downs. Rebra will lead fledglings through the dangers in North Downs. Meet at Sandson's Farm. Michel Delving, The Shire.
Thursday, August 10, 7:00 PM: Chickens and Seekers. Seekers must find the hidden chickens. Prizes. Molee will lead. Meet at the Three Farthing Stone (near the Methel Stage path, and across from Bywater, The Shire).
Fryday, August 11, 9:00 PM: Fish 'n' Chicks Fish Fry/Fins and Feathers Fishing Tournament. Prizes will be given for various categories. Music by Warders of the Weald. Bring your Fishing Pole and your Dancing Feet. Meet at the Bywater Bridge, Hobbiton, The Shire. All are Welcome.
Saturday, August 12, 8:00 PM: Flying the Coop: Lone-Lands. Rebra will lead fledglings through the Lone-Lands. Meet at Sandson's Farm, Michel Delving, The Shire.
Sunday, August 13, 3:00 PM: The Great Wide Open. Travel to Minas Tirith for adventure. This will take 3-4 hours. Plan accordingly. For Golden Chickens ONLY! Uncle Rooster will lead. Meet at Sandson's Farm.
Sunday, August 13, 8:00 PM: Flying the Coop: Evendim. Swim your way to safety. Rebra will lead. Meet at Sandson's Farm. Michel Delving, The Shire.
Monday, August 14, 8:00PM: Flying the Coop:Breeland. Rebra will lead. Meet at Sandson's Farm, Michel Delving, The Shire.
Tuesday, August 15, 8:00PM: Green Eggs Camp: First Steps. Rebra will lead new chicks through the beginner quests, to get them on their way. Meet at Sandsons's Farm, Michel Delving, The Shire. This will be followed by:
Tuesday, August 15, 8:00 PM or following Green Eggs: Flying the Coop: Ered Luin. Rebra will lead fledglings through the dangers in Ered Luin. Meet at Sandson's Farm. Michel delving, The Shire.
Wednesday, August 16, 8:00 PM: Flying the Coop: North Downs. Rebra will lead fledglings through the dangers in North Downs. Meet at Sandson's Farm. Michel Delving, The Shire.
Thursday, August 17, 8:30: Concerning Hobbits Special Chicken Edition: Early Bird Special There will be games, contests with prizes. Music by Diamonds in the Rough. All are welcome! Big Folk too! It will be held at the Serpentine Bridge, near the Fishing Shack, Bywater, The Shire.
Thursday,August 17, 10:00 AM Eastern: Farmers Faire. Ends 9/7 3:00 AM Eastern
Fryday, August 18, 8:00PM: Chicken Parade. Just what it sounds like. Rebra will lead. Meet at Sandson's Farm, Michel Delving, The Shire.
Saturday, August 19, 8:00 PM: Flying the Coop: Lone-Lands. Rebra will lead fledglings through the Lone-Lands. Meet at Sandson's Farm, Michel Delving, The Shire.
Sunday, August 20, 3:00 PM: Erebor Run. Travel "There and Bawk Again". Golden Chickens ONLY! Uncle Rooster will lead. Meet at Sandson's Farm, Michel Delving, The Shire.
Sunday, August 20, Flying the Coop: Evendim. Swim your way to safety. Rebra will lead. Meet at Sandson's Farm. Michel Delving, The Shire.
Monday, August 21, 8:30: Ales and Tales: Quails and Tails Edition. Nibbles and Nobs begins at 7:30. Bring your Dancing Feet. Meet at Sandson's Farm, Michel Delving, The Shire.
Tuesday, August 22, 8:00PM: Flying the Coop:Breeland. Rebra will lead. Meet at Sandson's Farm, Michel Delving, The Shire.
Wednesday, August 23, 8:00PM: Green Eggs Camp: First Steps. Rebra will lead new chicks through the beginner quests, to get them on their way. Meet at Sandsons's Farm, Michel Delving, The Shire. This will be followed by:
Wednesday, August 23, 8:00 PM or following Green Eggs: Flying the Coop: Ered Luin. Rebra will lead fledglings through the dangers in Ered Luin. Meet at Sandson's Farm. Michel delving, The Shire.
Thursday, August 24, 8:00 PM: Flying the Coop: North Downs. Rebra will lead fledglings through the dangers in North Downs. Meet at Sandson's Farm. Michel Delving, The Shire.
Fryday, August 25, 7:00 PM: Chicken Drive to Rivendell. (Flying the Coop: Trollshaws) Please arrive early. The leader will leave the Farm Promptly at 7:00PM. Don't be left behind. Li'l Meadowlark will deliver the chickens to the Elves. Meet at Sandson's Farm.
Saturday, August 26, 7:00 PM: Moot Meet. A Cross-Kin discussion of Recent Events and Upcoming Events both of the Kinships present, and of SSG. Chief Meadowlarke is Moderator. Meet at the Oak 'n' Barrel Inn, 4 Myrtle Court, Addernotch, Shire Homestead
Sunday, August 27, 3:00PM: Free Range. Travel through Eriador, and become a "Crosser of Roads". For Golden Chickens ONLY! Uncle Rooster will lead. This run takes between 6-8 hours. Plan accordingly. Meet at Sandson's Farm. Michel Delving, The Shire.
Monday, August 28, 8:00 PM: Flying the Coop: Lone-Lands. Rebra will lead fledglings through the Lone-Lands. Meet at Sandson's Farm, Michel Delving, The Shire.
Tuesday, August 29, 8:00 PM: Flying the Coop: Evendim. Swim your way to safety. Rebra will lead. Meet at Sandson's Farm. Michel Delving, The Shire.
Wednesday, August 30, 8:00 PM: Flying the Coop: Evendim. Swim your way to safety. Rebra will lead. Meet at Sandson's Farm. Michel Delving, The Shire.
Fryday, August 31, 8:00 PM: Flying the Coop: Trollshaws (Rivendell). The last quest before Free Range.. Meet at Sandson's Farm, Michel Delving, The Shire.
THANK YOU!
Below are the THANK YOUS listed in random order. Regrettably, I was unable to list everyone. We are, however, greatly appreciative of your participation.
SPECIAL THANKS: Miss Piperia, who dropped everything to help tender "Chicken Delivery to Rivendell" when the leader could not come, and shared leadership as well.
Master Daeroin, who gamely offered to lead Free Range for the first time with no prior experience when Uncle Rooster experienced power failure shortly before time to lead, and to all those who assisted and supported Master Daeroin.
Miss CryspeaChicken from far away Gladden, who joined us this year for the first time. She recorded both "There and Bawk Again" (Erebor), and Free Range Runs.
ADVERTISING: Master Zedrockk (lotroartists.com); Miss Prudens; Master Aedon, who let me spam notices on the Ales and Tales channel for the entire month; Miss Lerillos, who so graciously accepted my request to post the event on Discord; all those who shared it on Discord; and all those who responded on LOTRO Forums.
RENDERINGS: (also known as Etchings or Scribbles) Miss Aeroo; Miss Fleabagins; Master Aedon; Miss CryspeaChicken.
PRIZES: Chief Meadowlark; Miss Molee; Miss Piperia; Miss Frodaswinda; Master Aedon; and to those who offered to donate prizes.
WINNERS: Bounder Chicken Races: No Contestants, so no prizes awarded. I wonder what they were.
Chickens and Seekers: First hunt: Master Boining. Second hunt: Master Elamond.
Fins and Feathers Fishing Tournament: Most Weeds: Master Elamond. Most Dace: Miss Danniwyn.
Concerning Hobbits Special Chicken Edition: The Early Bird Edition
Chicken Trivia: First Place: Miss Honeysuckle. Second Place: Miss Wiseberry. Third Place: Master Elamond,
Scrambled Eggs: First Place: Miss Bradibelle. Second Place: Master Brookside. Third Place: 4-way tie: Misses Pocita, Lavendari, Piperia, and Master Mugwumper.
MUSIC: Warders of the Weald,; Diamonds in the Rough.
CHICKEN LEADERS: A special thanks goes to these Leaders. Miss Piperia; Master Daeroin, and of course, Uncle Rooster.
CHICKEN TENDERS: To all those who guarded our Chickens through many dangers on the Runs, Thank You. It would be more difficult, dire and deadly without you.
And last, but not least:
CHICKENS: Chickens, without you, we have nothing to celebrate. You are the most important part! So to you go the CONGRATULATIONS! for your determination and winning the coveted Cloak of the Chicken, and the coveted title, "Crosser of Roads".
THANK YOU ONE AND ALL! YOU MADE MONTH OF THE CHICKEN A SUCCESS! AND WE HOPE THAT YOU WILL JOIN US AGAIN NEXT YEAR. MANY THANKS EVERYONE!
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