I suffer from a similar, if not identical, issue as you.  My client crashes usually when I am in Bree.  It rarely happens anywhere else.  From what I have gathered on the LOTRO forums (in fact, you'll probably get better help there), the issue might be related to a memory leak when dealing with the higher-res textures.  I couldn't tell if that is the real deal or not, but I turned down my textures one notch and things have become a bit more stable.  Also, make sure your video card drivers are up-to-date as that may correct some issues if the crash is video related.

Like I said, this is from what I've gathered on the LOTRO forums.  I highly recommend going over there to see if you can find other players with similar issues and see if there are any recommendations by the devs.

Maybe I'm just the type who doesn't care if it is called that or not.  I mean, if Little Johnny gets his feelings hurt by some no-name kid in Halo 2, then perhaps it is time that we introduce Johnny to a game like Viva Pinata?  Seriously, if you don't like what you hear coming out of the mouths of pubescant retards on Live then mute the mic, ignore the conversation, or don't play that game online.  Freedom of choice.

And if you are a parent and you are ticked because your Little Johnny got his feelings hurt, maybe you should pay a little more attention to what LIttle Johnny is playing.  If he is 12 years old and playing a game like Gears, perhaps you should reevaluate the games you purchase for him...

So is trashtalking considered cyberbullying?  Probably.  Cyberbullying is just a more politically correct way of saying "trashtalking".

The play and charge kit only serves to charge your wireless controller, nothing more.  The only way your existing wireless controller will work with your Windows based PC is to purchase the Microsoft Wireless Gaming Receiver for $19.99.  The receiver will work with any wireless Xbox 360 device (according to the product description at least).  This includes the wireless headset.

What's the catch?  The drivers for the receiver only work for XP at the moment.  The Vista drivers seem a little screwy.  I can confirm this as I have gotten my controller and headset to work on my XP laptop using the receiver, but not on my Vista desktop.