Leaf, very cool story. That's what makes this "audio" stuff good. Sharing one's obsession so that others can experience the same.

Nick, thanks for sharing your experiences with us. I'm definitely having my own LOTR Trilogy in the near future.

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Oh, and thank you to my wife for letting me do it.

For your punishment you will know have to watch "Beaches" with the wife for nine hours straight. haha

*Michael*
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