I need to say, I really like The Elder Scrolls modding scene and how mod-friendly the game is and I'm running a couple of mods myself.
While mods greatly enchance the game to these willing to do it, I think the original thing is pretty good and not a steaming pile like some more fanatical modders claim.
Personally, I like when the whole game fits together so a anime mod running side-by-side with hyper-realistic textures just don't do it for me.
But seeing some friends grab all their favorites mods together and run it its an interesting, it a little post-modern, experience.