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Richmond, VA and the Outer Banks

What would become of Flat Frodo? Would he fulfill his mission? Would he make it to Entmoot 04?

After much negotiation, and a few pints, Flat Frodo was able to book passage with the dwarves to the Outer Banks of North Carolina. But, not being possessed of much gold, Frodo was forced to labor for the funds necessary for the journey. He found temporary employment at The Great Wal-Mart of China.

At long last, the funds for the journey were raised, and Frodo prepared to travel with the dwarves. Here, Frodo and Sam discuss the journey ahead.

Frodo marveled at the contraption the dwarves called mini van. “Bill is a wonderful pony, but he could never haul provisions like this.”

Frodo and his companions pause in their journey to dine at “The Inn of Mel’s Diner.”

Following a good days journey, Frodo and his companions arrived at their Outer Banks destination.

Still fearing pirates and interlopers, Frodo stands guard at the beach house.

But, as time went on, Frodo felt free to pursue other “activities.”

Frodo ventured out with the dwarves and explored the Outer Banks. Here, Frodo stands with one of many mythical creatures representing the Winged Horse Extravaganza.

Don’t be too surprised to see a technicolor winged stallion poised in front of a favorite restaurant, store or other place of business next year. It’s only one of many that will be dotting the landscape throughout the Outer Banks, a participant in the Winged Horse Extravaganza, an art display commemorating man’s first powered flight. In honor of the 2003 centennial celebration, Outer Banks Press is sponsoring an exhibit of artistically decorated fiberglass horses from Corolla through Ocracoke Island, plus the northeastern North Carolina mainland. If you’ve seen Norfolk’s Mermaids on Parade or Chicago and New York’s Cows on Parade, you’ve got the idea.

Standing at the foot of the Wright Brother’s National Memorial, Frodo recalls Gandalf’s tale of flight on the back of the great Gwaihir. “What sourcery is this that man may fly without the aid of winged beast?” Frodo comforts himself with the thought that his feet will always remain firmly planted on the ground. (of course the Dwarf did mention something called “parasailing”…)

The first successful sustained powered flights in a heavier-than-air machine were made here by Wilbur and Orville Wright on December 17, 1903. A 60-foot granite monument dedicated in 1932, is perched atop 90-foot tall Kill Devil Hill commemorating the achievement of these two visionaries from Dayton, Ohio. Wright Brothers National Memorial.

Frodo and Jr. stand at the base of Jockey’s Ridge. Frodo thinks to himself “it’s no Caradhras, but it still looks better than Moria.”

“Silly hobbit,” thinks the dwarf.

Jockey’s Ridge is the tallest natural sand dune system on the Eastern Coast of the United States. Jockey’s Ridge State Park.

Alas, Frodo’s time in the company of the dwarves was fast coming to an end. From the far western regions, HairoftheDog looked through her palantir and called to the dwarves. “It is time for Frodo to move on, she said.”

And so, the Dwarves bid Master Frodo farewell.

As Frodo prepared for his journey north to renew acquaintances with his friend SuziQ, he turned to the Dwarves and said, “I don’t suppose I’ll ever see you again.”

We may yet, Mr. Frodo. We may.

Godspeed, Frodo Baggins.

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