I have created a group called The Hobbit Hole to replace this one... after a fellow member suggested it. Here's the link and then the description for the new group: http://www.chess.com/groups/home/the-hobbit-hole

The original group, Hobbit Hole, became inactive because the SA was banned with no one to take his place. It was suggested a new group be created to simply replace the old one; and I agreed that was the best thing to do. Hobbit Hole has always been an enjoyable little group for people love The Hobbit, Lord of the Rings, Tolkien, and chess to talk and enjoy each other's company. My hope for this group is to carry on that tradition. So if you love any of those things, please join us!