Lyra Handstrings
Musician, Magician, Magnificent
Born in Canterlot, the heart of Equestria, Lyra's life changed as she discovered a portal to Midnight Castle hidden in a scroll of coltfiction. The experience changed her completely, causing her to open her own aether portal and share the experience with others.
Siblings: none
Place of birth: Canterlot
Occupation: Fanfiction Goddess
Hobby: Licking threads
Mentor Deity: Celestia
Magic Power: Aether Metal
Eternity gem: Herself"Girls, please stahp!"
Happy birthday, you crazy thing! I was thinking if doing something more, but work intervened and you're stuck with this silly post. Promise I'll make it up at dinner tonight ;)
Bob
My stars! It was today? I'm so forgetful! :(
@LyraHands: Happy birthday, you goof! I know you hate these things as much as I do (yeah, I'm antisocial. Lyra just hates reminders she's getting old :P) so I won't mention it too much.
Have fun and be May your dream come true :)
CodeFilly
You mean we won't be giving that mega expensive gift after all? Do I get to keep it? Do I?! :)
@LyraHands: happy birthday, old girl. May you roll a critical success on luck this year and may you get lots of pleasant surprise loot encounters.
MightyDragon
Dear Lyra,
I would like to thank you for all the wonderful things you've done, regardless the toll they've had on you. You really are a remarkable mare and anypony who claims otherwise has no taste. If you'd forgive this old stallion, I'd say I could only dream of having a mare such as you become my daughter in law. May you be forever happy and always have twice as many the good things in your life outweigh the bad.
I know it isn't much, but I've bought you a little something. It should arrive via courier in about a week. Until then, take care and keep being wonderful!
The TechNightling
Well, since you'll obviously be busy tonight, I'd like to invite you (and a plus one) to a private soirée at the palace. It won't be much, but you'll get a chance to meet S.Child. (Yes, I've told them a fair deal about you and they will be thrilled to exchange a few words.)
Other than that, let me know if anypony causes you any trouble and I'll see what I could do to make their life miserable, okay? ;)
-Bellucio
And also a big happy birthday from me! Hope you like rum cake! I'll be sending you some today via express courier.
Luna
Well, I will be sending you nice dreams!
TheRealLuna
@LyraHands: Max is still in hospital but we wish you the best. If I'd had known I'd have bought you something from the Empire, but as it stands that will have to wait for next week :(
Sorry, I hope the wishes of fun and fortune from these two idiots will be enough till then ;)
You're an inspiration to us all.
Jade
I second that. And I'm sure that Paint is already busy making a life size stature of humanize do you. (Spoilers ;))
Brush will wish you her best if she were here.
MasterOfThisAstra
@LyraHands: Be sure to look at the sky at precisely 15:00, okay? ;)
CEOWitch
@LyraHands: Happy birthday, you magnificent mare! (I have a confession to make... I started reading your site and feel terribly guilty for not doing so earlier.)
I'll be there to wave with Soarin at 3.
Fleetfoot
@LyraHands: Why don't you ever tell me these things?!? :/
Kidding. Did you think I'd forget your birthday? :) The first and I have gathered together and decided on a gift for you. I'd love to say what it is, but Tech will ban me if I do :P let me just say that it costs a lot of money and will make Bob as happy as it would make you :)
Nah, kidding again. You'll love the gift, though! Happy bday on behalf of:
PaintDrop, Short&Hoofy, SweetStuff, Twist, WaterBottle, YouKnowWho, and myself! You rock, mare!
RRBB
@RRBB: I'm afraid to ask...
CEOWitch
Lyyyyyyrrrrrraaaaaa!
I can't believe it! Aww, we should have made the meetup on your birthday! Let's do it next time, can we? Oh please, please, please!
I don't know what to say that everypony hasn't. Just keep doing what you do and enjoy life? I'm a bit too young to give advice, really. You're already so much better in that area than me! :)
May the site reach 1000000 users this year!
PrinceEric
Umm, happy birthday :) I've tried to make a little something to celebrate the occasion (Tech told me the day in advance). It's just a hat I made in my spare time. I hope it suits you.
Candle
Way to go, Lyra! The wife sends hugs! :)
Lurkling
Err, Lyra is off delivering mail, but... I'll surprise her with a day off when she returns. I'd like to see the look on her face. Note, she hasn't had a chance to read any of the messages (she forgot her hoofheld at the office.)
@LyraHands: Here's my gift to you: a day off on whenever you choose. (Not counting today :))
DaBoss
@LyraHands: Ack! Girl, why do you keep those things secret? If it were me I'd have announcements all over the site! Sheesh, you really are as careless as I remember :P
Money's a bit tight right now (moved to a new place) but I'll think of something.
@Bob: you made a small mistake there. I think her hobby is hands only :P
LightSparkle
@LyraHands: Hmm... I can think of something O:) I'll send you a PM. All I can say is that I think it's something you've always wanted ;)
InItForTheShipping
@LyraHands: Nooooo! Just three more days and I would have been in Ponyville (surprise business trip). Guess I'll give mine then.
Lots of fun and magic! And have a great year!
Simile
@LyraHands: of course you'd pick the worst day to be born! :/ Happy bday, partymare! I'll try to send some champagne your way. :)
TrueSparkle
@all: I don't know what to say... :~) Thanks is hardly enough, but... I really get all emotional when this sort of thing happens. I'm sure there are a thousand ways any of you would respond, but all I can think of is "I love you all!"
Guess that shows why I'm not a writer, huh?
I'm touched. Deeply... but... sorry I really can't write. Tears are falling all over the screen. I never thought this would happen. Not after everything that's happened these last few years. Thank you for being here for me.
LyraHands