From: "Rocky"
Email: shaunday@connect.ab.ca
Sent: Monday, May 21, 2001 12:08 PM
I can't believe that it's almost over.
When it first began, to be perfectly honest, I watched the
show,
I enjoyed the show... but I didn't 'get' the show. It wasn't until "Is
There A Doctor In The House?" that a little light came on in the back of
my mind and suddenly 'I GOT IT!' I started taping the episodes.
6 years ago my life had become a not so happy place. Then
Xena:
Warrior Princess gave me something concrete in my life that I could look
forward to. Later, thanks to the Internet, I found friends who shared
my interest in the wonderful story that was evolving before my very
eyes. I was given a sense of community.
Witnessing the marvelous creativity of the people involved
with
this program, especially Lucy and Renee's interactive chemistry is
nothing short of inspiring. It doesn't take a genius to see why all the
formula thud and blunder copycats failed to match up, they just didn't
have the lightning in a bottle that X:WP has. The writers, the
directors, the producers, and a very special crew all came together to
make magic week after week right before my eyes.
I want everyone involved with this show to know that because
of
a 'Television Program' I have been entertained, inspired, and made many
wonderful friends. Thank you for enriching my life with your art.
Sincerely Shaun Day
Alberta, Canada
From: Tina28246@cs.com
Sent: Monday, May 21, 2001 10:39 AM
I started watching the show in mid third season and the
moment I saw it I was
hooked. So I immediately started watching the first and second seasons just
so I could catch up on what was happening in the "xenaverse." My family
thinks I am crazy for caring about such a show. However I am not ashamed to
be a HCNB! I have to say this show is awesome and I was sad to hear it was
coming to an end. However I know that all great things come to an end so I
guess we will all have to deal with this "greek tragedy." Not only will I
miss tuning in every Saturday to see my two favorite heros kick butt, but I
will also miss the adventures and the characters themselves. They have shown
us that "women are doing it for themselves." I mean come on where else will
you find two chicks who KICK ASS!! There will never be another show like this
one.
I would like to thank Lucy and Renee for making such a great
series worth
watching. I think that you are both the two most awesome actresses in the
business. Lucy, you are a very talented actress with a caring heart and real
comedic side. Renee, you are an awesome actress and your acting ability never
ceases to amaze me. You put yourself before others and I am proud to say I am
a fellow Texan. I really hope to see you both working in a future film
together side by side. (Just like old times). I wish you all the best in the
future.
I would like to thank Rob and Sam for creating such a great
series. I would
like to thank all the cast and crew for making such a great show that is
unique in every possible way. Ya'll have shown everyone your "many skills."
Thanks for creating such awesome storylines and scenery.
This may be off the subject, but I personally think that Lucy
would be a shoe
in for the Wonder Woman role. So, vote Lucy Lawless for Wonder Woman!!!
I would like to say one more thing to Lucy, Renee, Rob, all
the cast and
crew, and to all the Xenites and HCNBs around the world: YOU ROCK and BATTLE
ON!!!
Tina
From: "Kendal & Jules"
Email: graywolf1027@earthlink.net
Sent: Monday, May 21, 2001 10:12 AM
This show completely changed my life. I wanted to get on the
internet
just so I could go to the Xena Forum, and from there things only got
better. I got to see a wonderful show with 2 strong women who loved each
other deeply. I met many wonderful people cyberly and in real life, and
I met the love of my life, our 4th anniversary is this month. I'm so
sad that the show is ending because they really got it right this 6th
season, but I will always have my tapes to watch. Hopefully, XWP will be
put out on DVD in the USA, I won't hesitate to buy every season. Many
thanks to Lucy and Renee and all the people who brought us this show, it
was a wonder to behold.
Jules
Name: Haydee Oliveira
Email: haydee@pobox.com
Your URL: http://www.fanreal.com/index_xena.html
Your Tribute
Foi em abril de 1999 que finalmente me tornei fã de Xena. Eu
já vinha
assistindo antes disso os finais dos episódios por conta da série que eu já
assistia "Lei e Ordem" que aqui no Brasil passava antes de Xena.
Minha primeira reação aos finais que via não foi muito
positiva, devo
admitir. Sou professora de História e minha especialidade é História antiga.
E tudo o que estava vendo me deixava fula da vida. "Que droga de série era
essa afinal que brincava com o tempo e com os fatos históricos a seu bel
prazer?" Tudo na série me irritava. :) Lembra disso agora chega a ser
engraçado.
Eu já havia entendido de uma forma geral a idéia da série,
mas só ver os
finais não permite muita coisa além disso. Num belo dia vi o final de
"Maternal Instincts" e fiquei curiosa para ver o que acontecia com as
personagens. Então no dia seguinte vi "The Bitter Suite" desde o começo.
Depois de assistir este episódio fiquei ainda mais curiosa, mas ainda levou
alguns dias para que eu passasse a assistir a série todos os dias.
Enquanto isso em minhas buscas na Internet, deparei-me com
diversos sites
sobre Xena falando sobre o subtexto, e fiquei ainda mais curiosa. Quando vi
"Sacrifice" a única coisa que pensei foi "agora eu quero ver o que esse
pessoal vai fazer já que Gabrielle estava morta!" Na minha cabeça, morreu,
tá morta, não dava para fazer mais nada :)
Por conta desta curiosidade comecei a assistir a série desde
seu início e a
gravar cada episódio "para ver com mais cuidado depois. Mas eu já estava
fisgada. Entrei em contato através da Internet com outras pessoas aqui no
Brasil que também assistiam e desde então passei a me considerar uma fã de
verdade do seriado. Tempos depois comecei a ler as fanfics. Como meu Inglês
não é lá essas coisas, eu comecei a ler as menores e demorou alguns meses
para que eu tivesse coragem para ler as mais volumosas. Quando dei por mim
estava lendo Tropical Storm e outras e que admito são atualmente meu
passatempo preferido junto com a série propriamente dita.
Xena preencheu um enorme vazio em minha vida. E posso dizer
que me ensinou
algumas coisas. Atualmente ao pensar nos vários "erros" da série que tanto
me irritaram no início acho apenas engraçado a idéia dessa "salada" que os
produtores resolveram fazer.
Haydee
From: LFERGUSONF@cs.com
Sent: Monday, May 21, 2001 3:00 AM
Well, all I can say it will be a sad day in the world when
the last ep is
showed. I have followed this show from the beginning. It started out a just a
show with some awesome fights and adventure. The true natural of the show
came about. The lives of two friends each with their own wars to fight.
Depending on one another. Never has a show brought out so much emotion and
loyalty in me. Crying one minute or laughing the next, I will miss Xena
badly.
It is unbelievable that one show could bring so many people
from different
countries together. With all our differences and cultures this show has
brought us together. I will never ever regret the time that I have spent in
the world of Xena. I have met many people through this show and I have to say
it is wonderful. Friendship and Love is what this show is truly about and I
for one have found that. To all the peeps is Xenaville thanks so much for
your friendship and love.
To the cast and crew a heartfilled Thanks for the memories.
Thanks to LL and
ROC, without you two the show would not have the emotion and love that only
you two could put into it.
Lucinda702001
From: "John Vasser"
Email: xenaphil@hotmail.com
Sent: Monday, May 21, 2001 12:14 AM
I wrote the following poem as a tribute to the greatest 6 years of a TV
series I have ever know. Thanks to all who made it possible.
Reim'ing The Valk's Return
This ep is sure to please you if you dabble in amnesia,
But even if you don't there's still much for you to ponder.
Remember that last week we saw "The Ring" was made of fire
And it looked as if our Gabster was entrapped and couldn't wander?
Alas and lack a day, the fire took its toll and then some
Of knightly men and manly knights besotted with our Bard.
And all the while our Warrior Princess, though we didn't know it,
Was finding out that life without her Xena-self was hard.
Help was needed and so Beowulf sailed off with friend most
quickly,
All the way to Denmark to enlist Hrothgar on their side.
But sad to say, 'twas not to be for Hrothgar was too busy.
He had a cow, he had a kirk and he hoped to have a bride.
And all the while the brambles grew around the sleeping
Gabby,
And all the while the fire burned, a formidable protection,
And all the while the monster lurked with hate and stoic patience,
Dreaming how she'd slash their bloody parts in all directions.
In Denmark, a cow walked down the isle with Wealthea aboard.
But Beowulf knowing better thought, "How could SHE survive?"
It was Xena! So he called her name and though she did not answer,
The name bestirred some teardrops in the memory of her eyes.
She now must talk with Beowulf and finds his tale way
strange,
She sees a shadow of her real self, and a vision of her friend.
They raced their ship across the sea to rescue Gabrielle
But found Valkyries and Odin who would fight them to the end.
Now somewhere from down deep within, our Xena knew full well
That she must make them think that she had truly lost her will.
It worked. They set her free and thought. "Go find your sleeping love,
Go brave the fire, regain the ring, then let the monster kill!"
We'd never doubt that Xena would walk through that wall of
fire,
Would cut the clinging vines that captured Gabbie in their fold.
We knew she'd 'waken with a kiss of love that friendship knows,
Regain the ring, and return it to the Maidens of the Reingold.
We knew she'd make both Odin and the monster turn to the
greater good. We
knew she'd right the wrongs she caused no matter what the cost.
We've laughed and cried each time as Xena fought for love and friends.
Now saddened by the empty years ahead, we cannot bear OUR loss
As Season Six becomes the twilight where our Love, our Xena, ends.
John Vasser
Vermont
xenaphil@hotmail.com
From: "Sarah Marley"
Email: chackram@androidsdungeon.freeserve.co.uk
Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2001 7:39 PM
I don't want to say a lot because when I think about it tears
form in my eyes. I can't bare the thought of Xena leaving me but as long as I have a VCR
she'll be with me. I would like to say thank you to all of the cast and crew on X:WP as
they have done so much for me. Esp. Lucy. She has inspired me to do things I never thought
possible inside myself. She has earned all of my respect and I have one last thing to say
to her: LUCY YOUR THE BEST!
From: "Miguel Cura"
Email: mcura@sympatico.ca
Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2001 9:55 PM
I remember just tuning in on this cheesy tv show, a random
click on the remote, and seeing these two fantasy-type women. One was tall, in black
leather and bronze armor. The other was wearing this green top that looked like it came
from a carpet, and using a staff. There was a lot of kung-fu and it looked reasonably
entertaining, so I thought "what the heck" and committed to watching the rest of
the program.
That "cheesy tv show" led to me making my first
sojourn onto the web, making friends I never met, sharing some drawings I made in my spare
time, and ultimately meeting not one, not a few, but a large group of friends and
understanding another view of life and loving.
I like this show. I love these people. And I'm a better
person for it.
I rather like that.
- Miguel
From: "Karen M. Wood"
Email: woodka@HUGSE1.HARVARD.EDU
Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2001 6:00 AM
"Xena" occurred at a time in my life full of great
change, a time when I
needed the courage and spirit of a warrior, and the spiritual
inspiration to live my life.
Not only was it wonderful seeing strong, beautiful women in
an action
series - something I'd waited all my life to see - but the added bonus
of subtext, and the world of fantasy and great story lines made it a
wonderful joy. I'm so glad kids have such great role models in Lucy and
Renee and the characters they played.
The Xenaverse, too, had a big effect on my life, and though I
no longer
am part of the chatrooms and role playing that I used to be (as Vashti),
I will never forget how it changed my life.
I particularly loved this season, and some of my favorite
storylines
were the shows in India and China - they paralleled what I was studying
in my own life. Where else would you find such a unique action show
which incorporated stories about reincarnation and Taoism!
I am so sad the show is ending, but we have a legacy of many
wonderful
episodes to watch whenever we need them. I wish Lucy Lawless and Renee
O'Connor much success and happiness in their lives. I truly believe
that these actresses on that show at this time was not a coincidence at
all - and that it was meant to happen. Thank you for sharing your
energy, time, and yes, chemistry with all of us! Thank you, too, to all
involved in the show - the guest stars, regular actors and actresses,
writers, editors, producers, directors, and those poor male actors who
got beat up every week! I am richer for having had this television show
in my life.
Namaste.
Karren Wood
From: "aphrodite"
Email: katheryn@sandonbury.demon.co.uk
Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2001 5:10 AM
So many emotions, yet I'm unable to find the right words.
Sitting down
and thinking about it, the following things sprung to mind
Thank you so much to the cast and crew for all the hard work,
time and
effort and the love they show for the show. Lucy and Renee for their
superb acting and talent, may you both succeed in whatever you have
lined up next. Rob Tapert and writers, the great story lines, no matter
how much the fans moan and criticise, we appreciate your hard work.
Thank you for the many friends I've made through Xena. Many
abroad, and
many here in the UK. All of them people I've come to love and cherish.
People I can talk to about the show, share my thoughts with and sit down
and have a good giggle. No matter the distance, I'll never forget them
all.
Thank you for the tears, the laughter and the bouts of
hysterics :)
Thank you for providing me with the encouragement to
persevere when
times get hard, and every thing starts going wrong.
Thank you for all the time and devotion every one around the
world has
put into this show. Conventions, charity drives, web pages etc.
So many people, one great show.
Thank you again.
--
Katheryn Santos
From: "Conny Biesinger"
Email: connybiesinger@01019freenet.de
Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2001 2:17 AM
aka Chakram01
http://come.to/templeoffates
My english is not the best so please forgive me the
grammatical errors to put my feelings into the right words ...
Once upon a time (okay, it was a few years ago *g*) ... I was
switching, during a commercial break on a sunday afternoon, through our television
channels. There I saw this woman called Xena and her friend Gabrielle fighting some
baddies. With an arched eyebrow (it's true really), I saw this Xena jumping impossible
moves for a human being, somersaults in the air like superman, yelling and crying like an
animal and I wondered "Who manipulated the holodeck to make such moves?" *g* In
short, I thought "This is a silly show". So, I switched back to my program.
Today I'm ashamed of that and I could slap my forehead for that - well, I did slap my
forehead for that. Silly me, duh *g*.
It must be a year later or so as I switched again and that a
sunday afternoon changed for me television-history. It was just in time at the beginning
of the episode "Destiny" from season 2. And this episode was my destiny. Again I
saw this Xena fighting, kicking butts and she'd won - I liked it. But then, something was
getting wrong and I saw Gabrielle rushing to her friend knocking some baddie off, caring
for her, helping her, although she was wounded. Now I thought "Interesting, so what's
next?". I watched this episode and I was impressed from Lucy Lawless' acting and the
story they'd tell us. I learned a little of this warrior princess. This episode left me
curious and I wanted more. Next week aired "The Quest". Again I was impressed.
This time from Reneé's acting skills and the story of course too. I sunk in and thought
"Whaaaaahooooo, those girls rocks!" But what me really hooked me up was the
episode "A Day In The Life". That was it, surrender, completely, I was infected
with the xenavirus! And I didn't wanted to be healed *g*. So, you can tell, it was love in
second sight.
Now and then, the most people think, this is a just a show
about two women kicking butt. But "Xena: Warrior Princess" is so much more. This
show tells us a huge story about a journey. A journey of two strong female characters
along with their adventures, their fighting against evil, about looking for redemption,
about soulsearching, about growing, about finding, about losing, about true friendship and
most of all - the love and power of this friendship between Xena and Gabrielle. Did I see
something simular before? No! Well okay, there were Cagney & Lacey and Thelma &
Louise, but this was completely new and different - and I loved it. Over these years we
were a part of those two characters who moved us in every way. We saw them growing, inside
and outside, saw them fighting for the greater good, saw them struggling with her ways,
saw them caring each other, fighting for each other and dying for each other, saw their
friendship growing with all the strong and pure love of this friendship, making us to
laugh, making us to cry, making us a part of them and making us to stand beside them in
good as in bad times, good or bad episodes.
And another amazing part of this show are the fans, the
xenites, the people who are watching this show. Why? Because, all around the world, we are
all the same. People from the world who met in forums, chats or e-mail contacts. And
there, it is not important what colour your skin has, which gender you have, which
sexuality you life, where you come from, no religions, no classes - just people like you
and me who love this beautiful show and have fun together.
It would be to much to say that XWP changed my hole life. But
a part of it. I see some things different now, found new friends who are sharing my desire
for this show and I do things I never did before, never dreamed of before - heck, this
show brought the creative monster out of me *g*. I startet to write a few little funny
fan-fic, made wallpapers, slideshows etc. But not only for me, but for other xenites to
give my joy further to them. First I was shy about this. But then I got all this positive
feedback for making them laugh and so on. It's so a wonderful feeling and I can imagine
how the cast & crew of XWP must feel about us.
I don't know what I can say more right now. So, I'm closing
this little letter with a thank you...
Thank you to Rob Tapert an Sam Raimi for your courage to make
your vision true and brought us Xena and Gabrielle into our life. Thank you to all those
writers to tell us a wonderful journey of adventures and of the love and power of a
friendship. Thank you cast & crew for your hard work to make XWP to that show what it
is today.
Thank you Lucy and Reneé to brought your characters alive
and lovable with your own chemistry. Without you, Xena and Gabrielle would not be the Xena
and Gabrielle we love. Thank you for telling us so much without words. Thank you for made
us laugh and made us cry. Thank you for bringing us happiness. Thank you for taking us in
another world. Thank you for taking us with you in your adventures. Thank you for touching
our minds, hearts and souls. Thank you for changing television-history and thank you for
being the way you are. You're such a gift.
Thank you all for entertaining us. I wish you all the best
for the future. You and this beautiful peace of television will always be in my heart.
Take care and god bless you all!
Sincerely,
Conny Biesinger, Germany
From: "Trish Shields"
Email: trishardent@home.com
Sent: Monday, May 21, 2001 6:04 PM
Just a simple 'chop socky' show or was it? The characters of
Xena and
Gabrielle grew up right before our eyes and we blinked in astonishment
as envelopes were pushed and barriers breached.
It was a show about two women out to take their place in the
world...they just didn't know how deeply they'd affect it...or us. The
many seasons of XWP have shown us various levels of betrayal, torment,
manipulation, rage, honour, duty and love. We've witnessed two people
fight the odds of just surviving days filled with mental and physical
cruelties, forge a friendship primarily built on hero-worship and a
grudging need for companionship and acceptance, into the warm embrace of
a lost love found once more, and the final understanding that together
they could and would change the world.
The effects this show has had are many. We've railed against
some
serious issues brought up in the series, and found ourselves tackling
some of them in real life. I remember feeling quite numb as I read the
accounts of the man dragged behind a truck and the foolish stand a group
of zealots held, trying to force a perceived truth down a collective
throat.
Every moment of the lives of two women was studied,
investigated, mooned
over, and celebrated. Every boundary passed as the subject of love came
up celebrated as well. For a show considered to be merely television
tripe, this one has the strength and truth to open doors so that others
could safely walk through. While some folks only saw a deep abiding
friendship, many others looked to the dynamic duo as being champions for
an oppressed minority. But which ever way their relationship was
perceived, it all came down to one basic fact: theirs was a love
eternal, defying both labels and description.
How many people took up pen and paper and discovered their
ability to
write was only dormant because they lacked the proper inspiration? How
many people met over internet lines, telephone lines, and finally
convention lines, going on to forge their own relationships that held
their own version of that same abiding love?
Sharing a gift is never something to be taken lightly. With
each
request from those more misfortunate than ourselves came the immediate
answer in the form of both time, money and heart, showing a world
exactly what a small sector of society could and would do in the name of
admiration and care.
Society cried out for a heroine and the request was answered.
Long may
she reign.
Trish
From: LindaCrazy4Xena@aol.com
Sent: Monday, May 21, 2001 2:53 PM
What can I say that hasn't been said already? The first time
I saw this
remarkable, incredible show, I was in bed sick trying to recover from yet
another bout with the illness of alcoholism and drug abuse. As I lay there
thinking about how miserable I was and how I had messed up my life, and those
of the people I loved, and how badly I hated myself for the awful things I
had done, here came this show about a woman with a dark past trying to
somehow make amends for the things she had done, and change her life. It was
truly a God thing for me! For the first time, I began to think that there
might be hope for me that I could do it, too. And so began the process of
starting my life over.
Watching Xena and Gabrielle fight their demons, both
internally and externally kept me tuning in over and over again. This show
taught me all I know about what good relationships should be, and what people
do for each other when they really love, and we all want to be loved for who
and what we are. What can I say about Lucy and Renee? The goodness of their
spirits radiates from their faces. Their inner beauty matches their external
beauty! And their personal interpretation of this material has been matchless
and priceless for me. I wonder if Lucy and Renee can really comprehend how
they have impacted so many lives? I know how they affected mine. They gave me
my life back! Am I grateful? You bet!!!! Never have I been happier than I
have these last few years.
Words cannot express how I feel. I am filled with remorse
over the fact that the
show is ending for many reasons. Mainly over the fact that I feel that Xena,
Gabrielle,
Lucy, Renee, and I did some "growing up" together.
They are old, and dear friends, and I will miss them.
I don't think the phenomenom of this show can be duplicated. Thank heavens
for all my tapes. I can see my old friends anytime I want! I wish the best of
everything to Lucy and Renee from the bottum of this very grateful Xena fan's
heart.
Linda Moore,
clevland@swbell.net
From: Christin
Email: christinc@peoplepc.com
Sent: Monday, May 21, 2001 6:05 PM
Tribute: As we near the final days of Xena: Warrior Princess
I feel
compelled to submit a tribute to the amazingly gifted cast and crew who, by
sharing their talents, brought laughter, tears, strength, new friends, and
most importantly, an hour (or sometimes more!) of entertainment to my life
each week. I look forward to following the careers of everyone involved and
wish you all as much success and happiness as you have enjoyed in the last
six years.
The bards who have submitted tributes before me have said it much more
eloquently than I can ever hope to, so I will just say - it's been a wild,
wonderful ride! I have enjoyed every moment. With just a few episodes left,
the lyrics to a particular Green Day song that was played at the recent
Pasadena Convention run through my mind.
"It's something unpredictable but in the end is right. I hope you had the
time of your life."
I did.
Thank you for letting me ride along.
From: Samantha McIntyre
Email: sam_mcintyre@hotmail.com
Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2001 7:02 PM
I am a profoundly deaf Xenite and watching Xena since the
first
season came onto my TV screen, I knew I was going to adore the programme.
Ever watching Sins of the Past, the very first episode of
Xena, has
definitely clicked my fingers and got hooked on this fantastic science
fiction and fantasy television series. The great advantage that when I
watched Xena, it was subtitled and ever since it has greatly helped me
understood the episodes.
Over the past 6 wonderful years I have seen how both
characters have changed
and coping with good and bad times. In the first season we saw Gabrielle as
a bard, living at home with her family and running away to start a great
adventure with the beautiful dark haired, warrior princess known as Xena.
Also it was great for Xena to develop friendship with
Gabrielle and learning
how to stick together as friends, well as more than friends.<wink!> I have
seen how Gabrielle has promoted herself being a bard to a warrior over the
past 6 years.
From Bard.Amazon Queen.Amazon Warrior! It is amazing to see
how Gabrielle
quickly learnt how to master the Sais combat. I'll never forget Gabrielle's
quick responses with people, her clever speech tricks and outwitting
people!!
In for Xena, I have learnt how she coped with dark secrets
and Gabrielle has
been a great teacher to her, dealing with her bad pasts. Now Xena is a good
warrior, changed the bad ways thanks to Hercules and Gabrielle. There's
always one thing I love about Xena is her skilful fighting techniques,
especially when she uses her beloved Chakram weapon.
I get attracted in Xena is the subtext. Seeing both of them
developed love
and saying quotes to each other and different meanings to each other, they
are definitely getting attracted to each other, but they take it slowly and
takes time to fall in love. Especially in an episode when they shared a kiss
in The Quest, which was ever so sweet. <wink!>
Xena has taught me lots of ways. Since Xena aired in 1995, I
was very
unhappy at my old deaf high school because the bullies were always picking
me on, just because I was very shy, also one of the fewest pupils that was
gay, and was quickly bad tempered.
After a few months of getting to know Xena, she made me
realise how I can
stick up against myself to the regular school bullies and how to stop them
bullying me because of my coyness and sexuality.
Also Xena has taught me how to stay calm and playing
"cool" where she is
always like that when she deals with her old and new enemies. Also I have
learnt from Gabrielle how to outwit them by speaking to trick them.
One day, the bullies were doing the usual thing, since
learning things from
Xena, I managed to stick by myself against the bullies and soon, the
bullying stopped. I then got happier at school and made some new friends,
fortunately I know some deaf people of mine who are now Xenites!!
Without Xena, I would have not known how to deal with the
bullies, and I am
glad that I have rubbed their noses, thanks to Xena and Gabrielle!
I will never forget Xena and will always remember the show
when I look back
in the years, and being a deaf Xenite changed my life forever. I will be
very sad when Xena ends soon this year, but I am now very happy and happily
made some wonderful Xenite mates over the years and knowing them for the
forthcoming years and years!
Finally, to finish the letter with good news. Currently, I am
at University
studying for a BSc in Computer Systems Engineering, and is soon be in 3rd
final year in September.
Thanks to Xena, she has certainly persevere me in getting a
degree in my
hands soon next year, I have always know that Xena is determined to get what
she success, and I am following her path right away!
With all the best of luck to Lucy and Reneé, hopefully one
day in the
future, they will work together again, you never know!!
Xena and Gabrielle will be forever always in my heart.
By Samantha McIntyre
From: Kelly Dunn
Email: KDunn21@aol.com
Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2001 1:53 PM
URL: Http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Theater/8035/
Tribute: To All the Cast and Crew of Xena: Thank you for all
your time and
energy you've put into making Xena one of the best shows I've ever watched.
I am a deaf fan and it's made me be proud of what I am instead of being shy
about it.THank you for giving me courage. I had honestly never been a huge
fan of any show till xena.. So Thank you for all your hard work!
kelly
From: Bud23@aol.com
Sent: Monday, May 21, 2001 11:01 AM
Xena: Warrior Princess will be replayed in my home until the
day I die.
I remember the first time I saw X:WP I really thought it was
silly. A friend
called one Sunday afternoon and told me to flip to channel 11 a show was on
that I might like. So I flipped and it was the "Callisto" episode and there
they were flipping around on ladders with Gabrielle hung from the burning
rope. Yea, right, I thought somebody gonna get hurt and cry , some guy would
come riding in help, so I flipped back to the game.
A couple weeks later bored with something else I flipped over to 11 and "oh
my gods, look at that flip the woman just did to get to the ship with her
friend on it"!
"Ulysses" was on--now I am a little interested!
Next week I am going to watch that show, I thought to myself.
As luck would have it the next episode I caught was "Destiny" and I was
hooked. The strength, the friendship, the love--no sprained ankles--no men
rushing to finish the job for our two heroes! That "kiss" on prime time TV
between two women!
I have loved every minute of the show and even caught "Grease" 4 times to see
Lucy in person.
I have rearranged my life so that I can record every single episode
twice--MUST HAVE BACK UPS! And then I bought each season as it was released.
Pathetic-no-obessive! At my age I didn't think I could ever get this excited
about any fictional SHOW but they will always live in my heart and mind.
They have helped me grow stronger and wiser (for true). They have helped all
women grow stronger.
Thank you to all of you who helped make Xena:Warrior Princess incredibly
special- from Raimi/Talbert, Lucy/Renee, Smith/Raimi, Cormack/Tydings,
Sears/Friedman--everyone from the production crew right to the webmasters who
have made the show come alive on the web for me. The fanfic who have helped
"fill in the gaps" for me. I hope that we will see more Xena (MOVIE!!!!) and
I hope that the fanfic writers continue to write those wonderful stories.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!!!!!!!
Bud23
From: SheriIrons@aol.com
Sent: Monday, May 21, 2001 1:30 PM
pure and simple: XENA ROCS
From: "D.K. Ward"
Email: mysticdream@mindspring.com
Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2001 11:00 AM
URL: www.detfig.com
There will never equal another Xena & Gabrielle/LL & ROC. Peace
be with you in whatever you do.
DevenK
From: PALOZI@aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2001 2:32 PM
Man...can you guys even fathom what you've given to all your
fans? A smile
as bright as a thousand Steinways. Shine on ladies.
Paula
From: Dreamer
Sent: Monday, May 21, 2001 8:35 PM
From the moment i saw Lucy as Xena in "The Warrior
Princess" I was
dazzled.
Here was a show that had all the right ingredients and two, skilled
actresses. Being only ten years old, I was unsure and confused about my
orientation. This show has shown me that relatonships like that of Xena
and Gabrielle's are not only possible but are powerful, passionate and
amazingly beautiful.
I have watched and faithfully followed this show since the beginning
and I will continue to love and cherish it till the end. It's been a
magical couple of years which I will never forget but keep as a part of
me for the rest of my life.
Xena Warrior Princess has helped me find myself, my dreams and someone
who I can truly say "I love you" to. Thank you for the inspiring show
that guided me while i grew.
From: Liz
Email: Rayvenblk@aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2001 1:27 PM
Well, I have to say that these past few years have been a
great ride. I did
not start watching Xena until the end of the third season. I believe it was
fate that brought me to the show. I had just came out of really bad
relationship that had given me one truly great gift, my daughter. I think
that The Bitter Suite was about the third episode that I watched, and that
was the one that really changed my outlook on a lot things.
I realized that hating was only hurting me and not anyone
else. So that was
the first step in healing my soul. It had been badly damaged and this show
put me on the right track to mending my soul, better than what it was before,
I had ever gotten into the relationship.
I drew strength from the show every week and felt more
confident about myself
and my decisions as the months flew by, while watching the best show I have
ever watched. I think that is why I love this show so much, the way it made
me feel every week waiting for the next episode and wondering what it was
going to be about and how much fun it would be to watch it. The
anticipation, the drama, the comedy, the true to life moments, and of course
the love between Xena and Gabrielle You name it, they had it. I loved it
all, every minute of it.
Thanks to everyone who had the slightest thing to do with
Xena: Warrior
Princess. You must all be very proud to have had such an impact on so many,
many lives. Best wishes to you all.
Liz
