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Quick note on Goldberry and River-woman <NZ Strider> [10/15 @ 22:25] (2/6)

Here again is what Tolkien said <Curious> [10/16 @ 3:48] (1/4)

hag/crone/wise woman <notlost> [10/16 @ 6:10] (2/3)

I very much agree <NZ Strider> [10/16 @ 12:37] (1/1)

Fair enough. Although <Curious> [10/16 @ 13:15] (0/0)

Very intriguing... <Thevina Finduilas> [10/16 @ 7:39] (0/0)

Interesting! <Kimi> [10/15 @ 22:44] (0/0)

(side discussion) In the house of Tom Bombadil - Closer than we know? <Ataahua> [10/15 @ 20:52] (3/14)

What I find more intriguing <Hengist> [10/16 @ 7:49] (1/3)

Reminds me of a naughty parody I read once ... <Lottelita> [10/16 @ 7:57] (1/2)

Well I was actually <Hengist> [10/16 @ 8:05] (1/1)

LOL! <Lottelita> [10/16 @ 8:22] (0/0)

Didn't someone mention "nymph" before? <Thevina Finduilas> [10/16 @ 7:35] (2/4)

Don't hear of river daughters??? <Reverend> [10/16 @ 8:01] (1/1)

I guess I meant... <Thevina Finduilas> [10/16 @ 8:17] (0/0)

Nypmh categories. <Inferno> [10/16 @ 7:48] (1/1)

wow! "potamids"? <Froda> [10/16 @ 12:30] (0/0)

To be devil's advocate ... <Lottelita> [10/15 @ 21:01] (2/4)

Somehow, I think anybody <NZ Strider> [10/16 @ 0:01] (1/2)

What poem would you break into? (No Text) <Reverend> [10/16 @ 6:01] (1/1)

The Progress of Beauty? (No Text) <NZ Strider> [10/16 @ 12:09] (0/0)

Ha! Nice. ;) (No Text) <Ataahua> [10/15 @ 21:29] (0/0)

In the House of Tom Bombadil #12: The contented log <Lottelita> [10/15 @ 19:59] (8/12)

Ditto to what most have said! <Thevina Finduilas> [10/16 @ 6:59] (0/0)
I think that the dreams in this chapter <Blue Wizard> [10/16 @ 6:44] (0/0)
He already had his... <JewelTook> [10/16 @ 3:23] (0/0)
I think that <NZ Strider> [10/15 @ 23:57] (1/1)

Yes, it struck me that way, too ... <Lottelita> [10/16 @ 8:21] (0/0)

This reminds me of Lorien <Morwen> [10/15 @ 21:45] (2/2)

Along with that <Endasil> [10/16 @ 10:49] (0/0)
Loving the parallels to Lorien! <Lottelita> [10/16 @ 8:19] (0/0)

I think Tolkien's just having fun with <Kimi> [10/15 @ 20:48] (1/1)

Agreed. (No Text) <Eledhwen> [10/16 @ 2:57] (0/0)

Sam is content... <Reverend> [10/15 @ 20:33] (0/0)
Yes, it's going too far <Endasil> [10/15 @ 20:03] (0/0)

In the House of Tom Bombadil #11: "Into his quiet sleep" <Lottelita> [10/15 @ 19:57] (4/9)

Prophetic in one sense... <JewelTook> [10/16 @ 3:25] (1/3)

You and NZ both suggest <Lottelita> [10/16 @ 8:18] (2/2)

Yes <JewelTook> [10/16 @ 10:44] (0/0)
Since her washing-day involved a ... <Reverend> [10/16 @ 9:20] (0/0)

A quick comment: Merry's dream, <NZ Strider> [10/15 @ 23:54] (0/0)
My guess is that he senses great forces are in motion ... <Reverend> [10/15 @ 20:31] (1/1)

I like that! <Lottelita> [10/16 @ 8:16] (0/0)

more intrigueing <Endasil> [10/15 @ 20:07] (1/1)

... which makes the dream that much more upsetting. <Lottelita> [10/16 @ 8:14] (0/0)

In the House of Tom Bombadil #10: "A change came over his dreams." <Lottelita> [10/15 @ 19:49] (5/8)

Bombadil's house <Eledhwen> [10/16 @ 2:54] (0/0)
In dreams one often works through <NZ Strider> [10/15 @ 23:38] (0/0)
I suppose it's not surprising. <Morwen> [10/15 @ 21:33] (1/1)

It means <Lottelita> [10/16 @ 8:12] (0/0)

I think it's mainly from the trauma <Kimi> [10/15 @ 20:43] (1/1)

It's interesting that <Lottelita> [10/16 @ 8:11] (0/0)

A touch of claustrophobia, maybe? <Reverend> [10/15 @ 20:25] (1/1)

It *is* weird. <Lottelita> [10/16 @ 8:10] (0/0)

In the House of Tom Bombadil #9: "A dream without light" <Lottelita> [10/15 @ 19:41] (7/21)

I think that a couple of things are going on here <Blue Wizard> [10/16 @ 13:23] (0/0)
Heed the words of Ulmo <Curious> [10/16 @ 6:23] (2/6)

Why Ulmo necessarily? <NZ Strider> [10/16 @ 12:17] (1/3)

Elbereth is mentioned <Curious> [10/16 @ 14:31] (1/2)

Just for my information, where <NZ Strider> [10/16 @ 15:38] (1/1)

I don't have the Sil with me, but <Curious> [10/17 @ 6:43] (0/0)

Perhaps. <Lottelita> [10/16 @ 8:05] (1/1)

It follows the pattern <Curious> [10/16 @ 8:18] (0/0)

My problem.... <Reverend> [10/16 @ 6:13] (2/3)

A bit of foreshadowing, <NZ Strider> [10/16 @ 12:25] (1/1)

i agree... <Froda> [10/16 @ 12:45] (0/0)

My only answer is that is contributes to <Lottelita> [10/16 @ 8:07] (0/0)

It's not just Frodo who receives prophetic dreams. <NZ Strider> [10/15 @ 23:33] (1/2)

looking forward & backward <Froda> [10/16 @ 5:28] (1/1)

I agree. The dream does help <NZ Strider> [10/16 @ 12:29] (0/0)

My crackpot theory <Morwen> [10/15 @ 21:24] (1/1)

I'm half-remembering something ... <Lottelita> [10/16 @ 8:03] (0/0)

It's quite a realistic dream <Kimi> [10/15 @ 20:40] (0/0)
This is doubly weird... <Reverend> [10/15 @ 20:22] (2/2)

See my post above. (No Text) <Curious> [10/16 @ 6:49] (0/0)
Glad I did it backwards <Loey> [10/15 @ 21:15] (0/0)

In the House of Tom Bombadil #8: "Heed no nightly noises." <Lottelita> [10/15 @ 19:28] (3/12)

It's not surprising <Morwen> [10/15 @ 21:07] (1/1)

Tangent: "Eaten by a tree" <Lottelita> [10/16 @ 8:01] (0/0)

that kind of encouragement scares me... <Reverend> [10/15 @ 20:39] (2/3)

A fortress? <Lottelita> [10/16 @ 7:59] (1/1)

"Nothing passes door and window here," <Reverend> [10/16 @ 9:24] (0/0)

LOL! <Froda> [10/16 @ 5:31] (0/0)

Tom and Goldberry both know <Kimi> [10/15 @ 19:47] (2/5)

I was thinking that I could <NZ Strider> [10/15 @ 22:44] (1/1)

You have to leave some crumbs <Kimi> [10/15 @ 22:54] (0/0)

That's an easy answer. <Lottelita> [10/15 @ 20:02] (1/2)

*Trying harder* <Kimi> [10/15 @ 20:10] (1/1)

That's just lovely! <Lottelita> [10/15 @ 20:58] (0/0)

Thanks so much for the great answers to my question about elf relationships. you guys are great! (No Text) <summertime> [10/15 @ 17:06] (1/1)

You are welcome. And thank you <Curious> [10/16 @ 6:55] (0/0)

way OT: to test the water <sundering_c> [10/15 @ 15:38] (4/6)

Do you mean the original, or my translation into the Elvish? (No Text) <Pukel-man> [10/15 @ 18:59] (1/1)

I've actually tattooed the entire text onto my body (No Text) <sundering_c> [10/16 @ 11:20] (0/0)

I do not discriminate <sundering_c> [10/15 @ 17:15] (1/1)

I just checked the edition <NZ Strider> [10/15 @ 17:35] (0/0)

What do you mean? <NZ Strider> [10/15 @ 17:04] (0/0)
Even worse <Moiraine> [10/15 @ 16:25] (0/0)

this is off topic from Tolkien, but it's about mythology... <Rider Of The Rohirrim> [10/15 @ 13:30] (2/3)

Here: try this link. (No Text - Link Inside) <NZ Strider> [10/15 @ 14:38] (0/0)
I have <Eledhwen> [10/15 @ 13:45] (1/1)

Thanks for the help, guys. It's been very... well, helpful :) (No Text) <Rider Of The Rohirrim> [10/15 @ 15:00] (0/0)

who is the old man <bilbojohnstone> [10/15 @ 10:28] (2/9)

One of the true enduring mysteries of LOTR <Blue Wizard> [10/15 @ 11:58] (1/3)

Was he the same knight that Indian Jones met in THE LAST CRUSADE? ;-) (No Text) <Luthien's Mama> [10/15 @ 12:40] (1/2)

I'm certain that Tolkien stole the idea from Lucas <Blue Wizard> [10/15 @ 14:07] (1/1)

He seems to have stolen quite a lot from Lucas. (No Text) <Reverend> [10/16 @ 10:23] (0/0)

The old man <Inferno> [10/15 @ 11:18] (3/4)

I agree... <Stormrider> [10/15 @ 23:42] (1/1)

?? I don't follow. <Inferno> [10/16 @ 7:28] (0/0)

where's the bridge of death (No Text) <Ehtemir> [10/15 @ 13:55] (0/0)
I get it! <Curious> [10/15 @ 13:36] (0/0)

Druedain <Moiraine> [10/15 @ 10:19] (1/3)

You should read Lost Tales... <Reverend> [10/15 @ 10:31] (2/2)

Believe it or not . . . <Moiraine> [10/15 @ 16:30] (0/0)
Typo: "Unfinished Tales" (Part IV, section 1) (No Text) <NZ Strider> [10/15 @ 12:03] (0/0)

Interesting thought popped into my head <Inferno> [10/15 @ 7:40] (8/12)

i don't think that's so far off! <Froda> [10/16 @ 6:08] (0/0)
Doesn't really fit with <Leto> [10/15 @ 17:30] (0/0)
you are right... <Nemain> [10/15 @ 16:43] (0/0)
Could that thought have anything to do with... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [10/15 @ 12:52] (1/1)

Actually, no. <Inferno> [10/15 @ 13:29] (0/0)

Not that it has any relevance, but it's a great speech: <NZ Strider> [10/15 @ 12:26] (1/1)

Yes, you can see why they won. (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [10/15 @ 15:33] (0/0)

But he was a Catholic.... <cabbage'n'taters> [10/15 @ 10:05] (0/0)
Not consciously, I am sure. <Curious> [10/15 @ 8:11] (2/2)

An odd link there <Kimi> [10/15 @ 10:49] (0/0)
definately Marian... <hot water nobility> [10/15 @ 8:25] (0/0)

Easy. <Reverend> [10/15 @ 7:55] (0/0)

Three of the nazguls are black numenoreans. Says who ???? <mordorer> [10/15 @ 4:29] (1/2)

re numenorean nazgul <Demosthenes> [10/15 @ 5:09] (1/1)

All these years it has been under my very nose ! <mordorer> [10/15 @ 10:07] (0/0)

uh...a question about the relationships amoung elves <summertime> [10/14 @ 16:55] (5/26)

about Mirkwood Elves... <Uitlander> [10/15 @ 10:12] (2/3)

the girdle of melian <OloriEldalie> [10/16 @ 10:15] (0/0)
One correction.... <Reverend> [10/15 @ 10:27] (1/1)

grudges <OloriEldalie> [10/16 @ 10:20] (0/0)

My take. <Curious> [10/15 @ 4:36] (0/0)
For one thing, they didn't like each other. <Reverend> [10/14 @ 20:11] (2/7)

Are you saying that elves go back to <Rohwen> [10/15 @ 4:16] (1/1)

Some may. <Curious> [10/15 @ 4:20] (0/0)

Elrond's pride really didn't help that relationship! (No Text) <Eledhwen> [10/15 @ 0:51] (1/4)

Actually... <Loey> [10/15 @ 21:05] (3/3)

Aragorn seeks the goddess <OloriEldalie> [10/16 @ 10:42] (0/0)
True, although... <Reverend> [10/16 @ 9:27] (0/0)
Very good insight. <Hama of Rohan> [10/16 @ 8:25] (0/0)

Are Elves even really alive, in the true sense of it? <iowaboy> [10/14 @ 18:13] (2/6)

life and death and stuff <OloriEldalie> [10/16 @ 10:37] (1/1)

I'm speaking from the ME perspective... <iowaboy> [10/16 @ 14:35] (0/0)

I'm with you to your last line <nerdanel50> [10/14 @ 18:53] (1/3)

And think about the good ole days :-) (No Text) <SonOfSaradoc> [10/15 @ 3:59] (1/2)

If I was an elf, I'd be scared to . . . <Pukel-man> [10/15 @ 4:47] (1/1)

they don't have ... <Reverend> [10/15 @ 6:57] (0/0)

You may have put your finger on a part of it <Watson> [10/14 @ 17:58] (1/5)

The elves weren't meant to stay on ME <Endasil> [10/14 @ 19:14] (3/4)

elves and loving life... <OloriEldalie> [10/16 @ 10:59] (0/0)
"Love in an Elf-avator"... <PhantomS> [10/16 @ 5:13] (0/0)
The Valar weren't supposed to do that <Watson> [10/14 @ 19:30] (1/1)

excellent reply! <OloriEldalie> [10/16 @ 11:02] (0/0)

Does Tolkien ever explain exactly how or who gave the rings to the various leaders? (No Text) <thiefbaggins> [10/14 @ 14:01] (1/4)

There are, of course, conflicting accounts. <Reverend> [10/14 @ 14:10] (1/3)

The Elven Rings <Endasil> [10/14 @ 19:17] (2/2)

Actually <Inferno> [10/14 @ 20:00] (0/0)
Sure, sure. I took that s given. (No Text) <Reverend> [10/14 @ 19:37] (0/0)

Denethor and the Palantir <Luthien's Mama> [10/14 @ 13:27] (2/4)

As Gandalf explained it, <Tar_Minastir> [10/14 @ 14:22] (1/1)

Thanks ... and thanks for the footer. I left that book home today. (No Text) <Luthien's Mama> [10/14 @ 14:36] (0/0)

hasTILY <Reverend> [10/14 @ 14:04] (1/1)

It'll do Reverend, It'll do. Thanks (No Text) <Luthien's Mama> [10/14 @ 14:35] (0/0)

In the House of Tom Bombadil #7: �� was it just chance �?� <Lottelita> [10/14 @ 13:23] (10/24)

the author "who shapes our ends, <Froda> [10/16 @ 6:47] (0/0)
Just some passages on "chance" occurrences in the LotR <NZ Strider> [10/16 @ 3:14] (1/1)

wow great! (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [10/16 @ 6:37] (0/0)

"A chance meeting... <cabbage'n'taters> [10/15 @ 9:43] (0/0)
I saw Tom as God, or at least the author . . . <Pukel-man> [10/15 @ 5:14] (1/3)

The author yes, God no. <Curious> [10/15 @ 6:23] (1/2)

Just because he didn't mean it . . . <Pukel-man> [10/15 @ 6:52] (1/1)

Just as long <Curious> [10/15 @ 8:02] (0/0)

Tom Bombadil as an Elemental <Moiraine> [10/14 @ 21:29] (2/7)

Tom as Adam <cabbage'n'taters> [10/15 @ 9:49] (1/2)

There is a good deal to be said for this comparison <Blue Wizard> [10/15 @ 12:00] (1/1)

Since C.S. Lewis was working <NZ Strider> [10/16 @ 0:08] (0/0)

I agree; the only question to me... <Reverend> [10/15 @ 6:53] (1/3)

Ungoliant <Moiraine> [10/15 @ 9:25] (2/2)

The Maiar and Valar <NZ Strider> [10/16 @ 0:43] (0/0)
I'm not aware of any hint... <Reverend> [10/15 @ 9:40] (0/0)

"It was no plan of mine..." <Nemain> [10/14 @ 16:11] (0/0)
Chance, shmance... <iowaboy> [10/14 @ 15:54] (0/0)
There is no such thing as chance. <Curious> [10/14 @ 15:24] (1/1)

A word about trusting to chance <Morwen> [10/15 @ 6:29] (0/0)

Chances are <notlost> [10/14 @ 14:26] (1/1)

Yes, dear, I agree . . . *turns back to TV* (No Text) <Pukel-man> [10/15 @ 5:18] (0/0)

I read these hints... <Reverend> [10/14 @ 14:19] (1/1)

These seeming contradictions <Blue Wizard> [10/15 @ 9:12] (0/0)

In the House of Tom Bombadil #6: A long and merry meal <Lottelita> [10/14 @ 13:11] (5/7)

I also noticed... <cabbage'n'taters> [10/15 @ 9:32] (0/0)
The water... <JewelTook> [10/15 @ 8:03] (1/1)

rivers.... <cabbage'n'taters> [10/15 @ 9:38] (0/0)

Again, contrast the water with the Elvish elixir. <Curious> [10/14 @ 15:18] (0/0)
The water of life...Mead? <notlost> [10/14 @ 14:05] (1/1)

Water of life? Whiskey? (No Text) <Moiraine> [10/15 @ 16:36] (0/0)

I think Tom knew how much hobbits ate! <Eledhwen> [10/14 @ 13:37] (0/0)

In the House of Tom Bombadil #5: �He is.� <Lottelita> [10/14 @ 12:37] (8/23)

What would be left out without him? <Reverend> [10/15 @ 15:07] (1/1)

This may be a productive approach. Let me have a go. <NZ Strider> [10/15 @ 22:41] (0/0)

I was struck by the fact... <Morwen> [10/15 @ 5:32] (2/2)

I like those thoughts! (No Text) <Kimi> [10/15 @ 11:25] (0/0)
I like that! <JewelTook> [10/15 @ 11:12] (0/0)

I think that all Goldberry means <NZ Strider> [10/14 @ 22:10] (0/0)
This dialogue reveals the real identity of Bombadil <Blue Wizard> [10/14 @ 15:55] (0/0)
Here is more of Letter 153 <Curious> [10/14 @ 15:03] (2/5)

Actually, Tolkien is on very shaky ground (linguistically of all things) <NZ Strider> [10/14 @ 22:07] (1/1)

Maybe, but <Curious> [10/15 @ 4:17] (0/0)

The mystery of names <Blue Wizard> [10/14 @ 15:48] (2/2)

Wonderful reference, BW. <Thevina Finduilas> [10/15 @ 7:14] (0/0)
Bravo, BW! <notlost> [10/14 @ 18:42] (0/0)

words <notlost> [10/14 @ 13:58] (0/0)
"He is" caused misunderstandings early on <Kimi> [10/14 @ 13:22] (1/6)

This has been alluded to in other posts. <Lottelita> [10/14 @ 13:26] (2/5)

Trying again <Kimi> [10/14 @ 15:08] (1/1)

Knowing someone by naming <notlost> [10/14 @ 19:12] (0/0)

Sorry, too vague! <Kimi> [10/14 @ 13:37] (1/2)

Hee hee, I actually meant <Lottelita> [10/14 @ 13:56] (1/1)

It's the principle <NZ Strider> [10/14 @ 22:20] (0/0)

Dealing with just those two words... <Inferno> [10/14 @ 13:08] (1/1)

I agree, and... <notlost> [10/14 @ 13:44] (0/0)

In the House of Tom Bombadil #4: Fair Lady Goldberry <Lottelita> [10/14 @ 12:03] (7/61)

Unfortunately, this all reminds of what I dislike about this chapter... <NZ Strider> [10/15 @ 1:29] (3/20)

LOL! <Hama of Rohan> [10/15 @ 13:18] (0/0)
I've always liked Tom's singing <Aunt Dora Baggins> [10/15 @ 12:48] (1/1)

I suppose that <NZ Strider> [10/15 @ 14:44] (0/0)

She represents the seasonal changes <Curious> [10/15 @ 3:53] (2/16)

In general, I like Tolkien's songs, <NZ Strider> [10/15 @ 10:57] (1/4)

Very good! <Curious> [10/15 @ 12:33] (1/3)

Tom's song, though... <Reverend> [10/15 @ 12:51] (1/2)

You do know <Curious> [10/15 @ 13:40] (1/1)

I'm trying... <Reverend> [10/15 @ 14:31] (0/0)

Could we call her a Dryad? <Reverend> [10/15 @ 7:07] (1/10)

Here is what Tolkien said <Curious> [10/15 @ 7:44] (1/9)

Tolkien's attitude towards.... <Reverend> [10/15 @ 8:04] (4/8)

Hey, it's Freud again! <Froda> [10/16 @ 12:58] (0/0)
I pretty much agree. <NZ Strider> [10/15 @ 12:01] (0/0)
Isn't the adaptation <Curious> [10/15 @ 8:23] (0/0)
I would rephrase that, myself <Inferno> [10/15 @ 8:08] (1/4)

Both you and Curious... <Reverend> [10/15 @ 8:50] (1/3)

He <Curious> [10/15 @ 9:34] (1/2)

Ya <Reverend> [10/15 @ 9:46] (1/1)

In <Curious> [10/15 @ 10:06] (0/0)

Is there any possible reference here <notlost> [10/14 @ 18:49] (0/0)
Some thoughts about Goldberry <notlost> [10/14 @ 13:31] (0/0)
Despite the comment in Letter 210 <Inferno> [10/14 @ 13:25] (2/20)

But if she's a personification of nature, then <NZ Strider> [10/15 @ 1:36] (2/17)

Old Man Willow is not irredeemable. <Curious> [10/15 @ 7:59] (2/7)

Bombadil and Goldberry aren't creatures of Fa�rie? <NZ Strider> [10/15 @ 11:39] (1/5)

Right! <Curious> [10/15 @ 13:50] (1/4)

Okay, if Tom Bombadil is <NZ Strider> [10/15 @ 17:09] (1/3)

First of all, he is not living in the forest. <Curious> [10/15 @ 18:24] (1/2)

Okay, yes; he lives right against <NZ Strider> [10/15 @ 22:00] (1/1)

Old Man Willow swallows Tom <Curious> [10/16 @ 3:41] (0/0)

Amen <Reverend> [10/15 @ 9:37] (0/0)

It's all speculation, you realize =) <Inferno> [10/15 @ 7:32] (1/8)

Okay, I can follow you <NZ Strider> [10/15 @ 11:31] (2/7)

I don't follow you. <Curious> [10/15 @ 14:35] (1/4)

A shadow of the Darkness lies <NZ Strider> [10/15 @ 17:17] (1/3)

I gleaned just the opposite meaning. <Curious> [10/15 @ 18:28] (1/2)

Here's the passage: <NZ Strider> [10/15 @ 22:16] (1/1)

"Something like, but much worse." <Curious> [10/16 @ 4:56] (0/0)

I think I muddled things between posts <Inferno> [10/15 @ 11:55] (1/1)

Okay. I can see this. <NZ Strider> [10/15 @ 12:12] (0/0)

Do you think this "symbolism" is constant, or only <Lottelita> [10/14 @ 13:29] (1/1)

Couldn't say <Inferno> [10/14 @ 13:35] (0/0)

In "The Adventures of Tom Bombadil" <Kimi> [10/14 @ 12:49] (1/2)

Quite a different picture of Tom, then. (No Text) <Lottelita> [10/14 @ 13:04] (1/1)

Maybe not. <Curious> [10/14 @ 15:35] (0/0)

Here is what Tolkien said in Letter 210: <Curious> [10/14 @ 12:47] (1/2)

Didn't get the link, dear. <Lottelita> [10/14 @ 12:51] (1/1)

Sorry, here's the link. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [10/14 @ 14:48] (0/0)

What does "River-daughter" mean? <cabbage'n'taters> [10/14 @ 12:39] (2/10)

I believe Uinen it means.. <Nemain> [10/14 @ 16:02] (1/2)

I thought Uinen <Curious> [10/14 @ 16:29] (1/1)

the "Lady of the Seas" <Nemain> [10/14 @ 16:48] (0/0)

Good question! <Lottelita> [10/14 @ 12:45] (1/6)

I always took it literally <Eledhwen> [10/14 @ 12:49] (1/5)

There, I was alluding to <Lottelita> [10/14 @ 12:55] (2/4)

Power <Eledhwen> [10/14 @ 13:33] (1/1)

Thanks for that. <Lottelita> [10/14 @ 13:57] (0/0)

She's called "River-woman's daughter" <Kimi> [10/14 @ 13:12] (1/1)

Thanks! <Lottelita> [10/14 @ 13:18] (0/0)

Taking up the Tolkien mantle. <irpacynot> [10/14 @ 9:58] (7/17)

Didn't the license agreement <Tar_Minastir> [10/14 @ 14:29] (0/0)
Someone has! <nixie> [10/14 @ 13:10] (1/1)

Wow, do you have a name for the author? (No Text) <irpacynot> [10/14 @ 17:33] (0/0)

I figured most... <irpacynot> [10/14 @ 12:55] (0/0)
It's highly unlikely the copyright will ever lapse <Watson> [10/14 @ 11:34] (1/5)

Joan Aiken did some good Jane Austen follow-ons <Eledhwen> [10/14 @ 12:44] (1/4)

for one, writing in the Tolkien style <Arador> [10/14 @ 17:37] (1/3)

They do it with Star Trek all the time. (No Text) <irpacynot> [10/14 @ 19:33] (1/2)

That's a whole different kettle of fish <Watson> [10/15 @ 5:45] (1/1)

B5 is a closer analogy <Hama of Rohan> [10/15 @ 8:27] (0/0)

Given how lucrative <NZ Strider> [10/14 @ 10:24] (0/0)
They already tolerate a thriving fanfic community, <Lottelita> [10/14 @ 10:03] (1/1)

I'd be very surprised if they did <Eledhwen> [10/14 @ 10:13] (0/0)

As long as they choose better <Aerlinn> [10/14 @ 9:59] (3/3)

fanfic <OloriEldalie> [10/16 @ 11:08] (0/0)
Amen! (No Text) <Atlas> [10/14 @ 22:04] (0/0)
Or the Daphne Du Maurier estate... <Patty> [10/14 @ 21:24] (0/0)

In the House of Tom Bombadil #3: The house <Lottelita> [10/14 @ 8:29] (4/13)

The house is an anchor for Tom and Goldberry <Morwen> [10/14 @ 21:04] (0/0)
In� many fairy stories <Kiskadee> [10/14 @ 19:37] (1/2)

Note that it is not in the Old Forest. <Curious> [10/14 @ 20:35] (1/1)

In all the years I have read <Kiskadee> [10/14 @ 22:08] (0/0)

We are still in rural Victorian England! <Curious> [10/14 @ 12:11] (2/5)

My vision of Victorian anything <Leto> [10/14 @ 17:41] (1/1)

The Arts and Crafts movement <Curious> [10/14 @ 20:33] (0/0)

Why, when this is quite "magical" indeed? <Lottelita> [10/14 @ 12:13] (2/2)

I have started to answer <Curious> [10/14 @ 16:04] (0/0)
I never thought of this before ... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [10/14 @ 14:25] (0/0)

Most of this description points ahead <NZ Strider> [10/14 @ 9:53] (2/2)

Also.. <notlost> [10/14 @ 11:38] (0/0)
I love it when people bring up the parallels <Lottelita> [10/14 @ 10:05] (0/0)

By the way, thanks to Thelvina Finduilas... <Reverend> [10/14 @ 7:42] (6/7)

Aha! I thought that I had gotten so far behind <Morwen> [10/14 @ 20:45] (0/0)
Absolutely. Very well done. (No Text) <Kimi> [10/14 @ 12:29] (0/0)
Thank you. Great discussion! (No Text) <NZ Strider> [10/14 @ 9:26] (0/0)
Amen, Rev. Thelvina, you were wonderful (No Text) <notlost> [10/14 @ 8:38] (0/0)
Yes, thank you! <Inferno> [10/14 @ 7:53] (0/0)
Yes, big thanks! <Lottelita> [10/14 @ 7:48] (1/1)

No, thanks to YOU for contributing!! <Thevina Finduilas> [10/14 @ 10:19] (0/0)

In the House of Tom Bombadil #2: I hate this chapter! <Lottelita> [10/14 @ 7:37] (5/11)

why i like this chapter <niennatears> [10/14 @ 10:03] (0/0)
Whoops -- I answered to this below. <NZ Strider> [10/14 @ 9:34] (0/0)
It puts me a little on edge <Eledhwen> [10/14 @ 9:07] (1/1)

That reminds me of someone's advice <Lottelita> [10/14 @ 9:25] (0/0)

"Hate" is such a strong word <Watson> [10/14 @ 8:42] (1/1)

Have you ever listened to an audiobook <Lottelita> [10/14 @ 9:23] (0/0)

I have to admit <Annael> [10/14 @ 7:54] (1/4)

"Enough danger" ... <Lottelita> [10/14 @ 8:10] (2/3)

or perhaps <Annael> [10/14 @ 8:19] (0/0)
On the other hand. <Inferno> [10/14 @ 8:17] (1/1)

Oops! I should have read this <Morwen> [10/14 @ 20:37] (0/0)

In the House of Tom Bombadil #1: I love this chapter! <Lottelita> [10/14 @ 7:33] (13/24)

I like it because... <Morwen> [10/14 @ 20:29] (0/0)
Love the house...love the dress <Kiskadee> [10/14 @ 19:45] (0/0)
This chapter is just like Middle Earth to me <Leto> [10/14 @ 17:36] (0/0)
I liked it too! (No Text) <Nemain> [10/14 @ 15:04] (0/0)
It's not one of my favourite parts <Kimi> [10/14 @ 12:23] (1/1)

Ha ha, we can't blame you for that! (No Text) <Lottelita> [10/14 @ 12:25] (0/0)

Love it! (No Text) <Curious> [10/14 @ 11:59] (0/0)
In the House of Tom Bombadil- I need to re-read this chapter! <Thevina Finduilas> [10/14 @ 10:34] (1/1)

Looking forward to it! <Lottelita> [10/14 @ 10:40] (0/0)

I hated it.... <cabbage'n'taters> [10/14 @ 10:11] (0/0)
This is one of my favorite chapters <Blue Wizard> [10/14 @ 9:55] (2/2)

Very well said... <Reverend> [10/14 @ 14:13] (0/0)
What is the sound of one Tom singing ... <Lottelita> [10/14 @ 9:59] (0/0)

I will confess <NZ Strider> [10/14 @ 9:32] (2/2)

appreciation <shadow baggins> [10/14 @ 9:50] (0/0)
Well, we're awfully glad <Lottelita> [10/14 @ 9:43] (0/0)

I love it, too. <notlost> [10/14 @ 8:58] (1/1)

I hope we hear more about <Lottelita> [10/14 @ 9:18] (0/0)

love it <huorn> [10/14 @ 7:46] (1/1)

The "weirdness" is nice. <Lottelita> [10/14 @ 8:06] (0/0)

I love it... <Reverend> [10/14 @ 7:39] (1/3)

Yes, it has a self-contained feel to it. <Lottelita> [10/14 @ 7:47] (1/2)

I disagree. <Inferno> [10/14 @ 7:52] (1/1)

Psst, Inferno ... <Lottelita> [10/14 @ 8:04] (0/0)

Does Galadriel get ALL her power from Nenya alone? (No Text) <Galadriel's apprentice> [10/14 @ 7:14] (2/2)

Rings of power don't necessarily bring power... <Endasil> [10/14 @ 19:28] (0/0)
Unthinkable <Reverend> [10/14 @ 7:20] (0/0)

Upcoming Online Discussion: Famer Giles of Ham <notlost> [10/14 @ 6:12] (1/1)

Thanks for the pointer to that. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [10/14 @ 9:35] (0/0)

Curious,� if you're still collecting... <Reverend> [10/13 @ 21:50] (1/1)

I'm still on LotR. <Curious> [10/14 @ 11:49] (0/0)

Wormtongue <entish freedom fighter> [10/13 @ 21:01] (1/3)

Just tell us your interpretation, and <NZ Strider> [10/13 @ 21:36] (1/2)

Yes please... <Reverend> [10/13 @ 21:53] (1/1)

Sorry <entish freedom fighter> [10/14 @ 15:07] (0/0)

Glamdring and Orcrist <Arod the Swift> [10/13 @ 20:49] (3/8)

Thanks for all the info. Very enlightening. (No Text) <Arod the Swift> [10/14 @ 11:43] (0/0)
And their take on Orcrist: <SonOfSaradoc> [10/13 @ 21:15] (0/0)
From the GreenBooks Q & A, an answer on Glamdring <SonOfSaradoc> [10/13 @ 21:07] (1/5)

There is a point about this, though: <Watson> [10/14 @ 5:34] (2/4)

A vivid image -- orcs 'backstabbing as the swords changed hands' (No Text) <SonOfSaradoc> [10/14 @ 7:29] (0/0)
Disdaining mere evidence... <Reverend> [10/14 @ 7:14] (1/2)

Perhaps by "mate"... <Watson> [10/14 @ 8:46] (1/1)

One could contrive proportions that work. <Hama of Rohan> [10/14 @ 12:03] (0/0)

I was reading �The New Shadow� recently, <Kimi> [10/13 @ 19:27] (1/2)

Yes, and a lot... <Reverend> [10/13 @ 19:45] (1/1)

Both, I'd say <Kimi> [10/13 @ 19:58] (0/0)

Hobbit qoutes??? <ElfEarz> [10/13 @ 15:01] (10/19)

some of the last few lines... <hot water nobility> [10/15 @ 9:04] (0/0)
"Never laugh at live dragons" <Kimi> [10/14 @ 21:19] (0/0)
. <ElfEarz> [10/14 @ 20:57] (0/0)
"There is nothing like looking... <Morwen> [10/14 @ 5:38] (0/0)
"In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit." (No Text) <Eledhwen> [10/14 @ 5:19] (0/0)
"And the Dragon came." (No Text) <Reverend> [10/13 @ 22:16] (0/0)
my fav hobbit quote <daisies and dimonds> [10/13 @ 20:30] (0/0)
A serious answer: <iowaboy> [10/13 @ 19:26] (0/0)
I have 3 on my favorite quotes page (No Text - Link Inside) <cabbage'n'taters> [10/13 @ 18:35] (0/0)
Have you read The Hobbit? And <NZ Strider> [10/13 @ 15:16] (3/9)

. <ElfEarz> [10/13 @ 18:44] (1/2)

What are some that you think are important? <Kimi> [10/13 @ 19:06] (1/1)

. <ElfEarz> [10/14 @ 20:56] (0/0)

also, define "important" (No Text) <Celanthriel> [10/13 @ 15:39] (0/0)
Two words <Ufthak> [10/13 @ 15:39] (1/4)

Awww, let's help him out: <iowaboy> [10/13 @ 17:30] (1/3)

i'm a she btw <ElfEarz> [10/13 @ 18:56] (1/2)

Sorry--feeling kind of puckish tonite. No offence intended. (No Text) <iowaboy> [10/13 @ 19:04] (1/1)

. <ElfEarz> [10/14 @ 20:52] (0/0)

Invisible clothes? <irpacynot> [10/13 @ 12:12] (2/18)

Thanks for the replies folks. Just one more question : <irpacynot> [10/14 @ 19:58] (1/3)

Gollum and Bilbo did not age <Curious> [10/15 @ 8:36] (1/2)

Huh? <Hama of Rohan> [10/15 @ 8:57] (1/1)

Read it again. <Curious> [10/15 @ 12:43] (0/0)

The Nazgul had "faded." <NZ Strider> [10/13 @ 12:19] (3/13)

The Nine Rings <Inferno> [10/14 @ 8:29] (1/4)

All right: answers, answers that need questioning! <NZ Strider> [10/14 @ 10:11] (2/3)

More on who held the Nine. <Hama of Rohan> [10/14 @ 12:14] (0/0)
Except <Inferno> [10/14 @ 10:21] (1/1)

There is actually a letter... <Reverend> [10/14 @ 11:47] (0/0)

Nine rings withdraw the 'Gift of Eru to Man'? <SonOfSaradoc> [10/14 @ 4:27] (1/1)

Defer, not withdraw. <Reverend> [10/14 @ 7:35] (0/0)

Yes, but... <irpacynot> [10/13 @ 12:40] (1/5)

Sting glows, you know. <Reverend> [10/13 @ 12:57] (2/4)

Yeah thanks, but... <irpacynot> [10/13 @ 17:33] (1/2)

Yes he should. <Reverend> [10/13 @ 18:59] (1/1)

In "The Shadow of the Past" Gandalf does <NZ Strider> [10/14 @ 0:53] (0/0)

To be fair, this is one of the big debate issues. <Ufthak> [10/13 @ 15:35] (0/0)

N�men�reans <irpacynot> [10/13 @ 11:00] (3/12)

The painless version: <Reverend> [10/13 @ 12:49] (2/4)

but surely Denethor II is atypical <Arador> [10/14 @ 19:44] (1/1)

Yes, but... <Reverend> [10/14 @ 20:18] (0/0)

Thank you for that detailed answer. <irpacynot> [10/13 @ 17:39] (1/1)

I envy you. (No Text) <Reverend> [10/13 @ 19:00] (0/0)

The Reverend has exact statistics on this, I beleive. <NZ Strider> [10/13 @ 11:13] (1/5)

210 and still at his prime <Arador> [10/13 @ 11:52] (1/4)

Human is human <Reverend> [10/13 @ 12:01] (2/3)

Perhaps... <PhantomS> [10/14 @ 6:00] (0/0)
So then... <irpacynot> [10/13 @ 12:09] (1/1)

It is a gift. <Reverend> [10/13 @ 12:14] (0/0)

I think its because <S�lmari�n> [10/13 @ 11:05] (0/0)

N�zgul <Fingofin> [10/13 @ 10:03] (3/10)

I like to speculate.... <Reverend> [10/13 @ 11:54] (1/2)

Good point. In, what, 7 years of siege <SonOfSaradoc> [10/13 @ 19:20] (1/1)

We are told that... <Reverend> [10/13 @ 19:51] (0/0)

They were apparently there. <NZ Strider> [10/13 @ 11:18] (0/0)
I haven't yet gotten to the... <irpacynot> [10/13 @ 10:48] (1/5)

There isn't. (No Text) <Ufthak> [10/13 @ 15:30] (1/4)

Are the nine... <irpacynot> [10/13 @ 17:42] (1/3)

Depends what you mean. The volume published in 1977 <NZ Strider> [10/13 @ 21:43] (1/2)

I'll have to check. <irpacynot> [10/13 @ 22:08] (1/1)

Yes, that's it. Sorry for being obtuse, <NZ Strider> [10/13 @ 22:27] (0/0)

Narya (spoiler) <Goldilocks Took> [10/12 @ 20:39] (1/3)

Answers <PhantomS> [10/13 @ 4:13] (2/2)

thank you!!!! (No Text) <Goldilocks Took> [10/14 @ 13:01] (0/0)
In addition... <Watson> [10/13 @ 5:52] (0/0)

From the Lothlorien Laboratory of Evolutionary Research. <Reverend> [10/12 @ 18:27] (8/15)

Ankalagon Saurognathus <Reverend> [10/13 @ 22:11] (0/0)
I'm kind of interested in the Journal of Insignificant Research <Entmaiden> [10/13 @ 20:20] (2/2)

I always wished there was a <Kiskadee> [10/14 @ 13:17] (0/0)
It is a catchy title... (No Text) <NZ Strider> [10/13 @ 21:44] (0/0)

To think that these are all *real* genera & species! (No Text) <SonOfSaradoc> [10/13 @ 19:24] (0/0)
Earendil undomiel <Arador> [10/13 @ 12:23] (1/3)

Van Valen... <Reverend> [10/13 @ 13:22] (2/2)

I love it! (No Text) <Leto> [10/13 @ 19:47] (0/0)
I hope he comes! (No Text) <Kimi> [10/13 @ 13:33] (0/0)

From my corner: a resounding "huh?" <Astaldo> [10/13 @ 11:56] (1/1)

This is a list of .... <Reverend> [10/13 @ 13:18] (0/0)

A wonderful piece of work! Thanks Reverend. (No Text) <Kimi> [10/13 @ 11:55] (0/0)
Thanks for that! That's wonderful! (No Text) <NZ Strider> [10/13 @ 8:45] (0/0)
That's weird. <Ufthak> [10/13 @ 7:39] (1/1)

We're talking about a critter which, <Reverend> [10/13 @ 11:49] (0/0)

This has been bugging me for some time. <Stapper> [10/12 @ 10:38] (3/8)

Part of the answer is in Beren Boy's footer <NZ Strider> [10/12 @ 11:53] (0/0)
My opinion <Morwen> [10/12 @ 11:28] (2/2)

Yes, I think that's it exactly (No Text) <Eruviell> [10/12 @ 14:57] (0/0)
Excellent summory. truelly good reasoning (No Text) <entish freedom fighter> [10/12 @ 11:59] (0/0)

Merry and Pippin ACTED like heroes... <Reverend> [10/12 @ 11:01] (1/3)

Also... <Watson> [10/12 @ 11:20] (1/2)

I don't think that the hobbits thought he was "sensible" <Obscure Minor Character> [10/13 @ 5:35] (1/1)

"Sensible" may not be the precise word... <Watson> [10/13 @ 6:04] (0/0)

Elladan and Elrohir <LadyoftheElves9> [10/12 @ 7:01] (2/5)

A couple more tidbits. <Morwen> [10/12 @ 10:50] (1/1)

They were twins <Julie of the pointed ears> [10/12 @ 12:21] (0/0)

here's what I know <cabbage'n'taters> [10/12 @ 8:07] (1/2)

Departure is a question... <Reverend> [10/12 @ 9:59] (1/1)

We can speculate,right? <PhantomS> [10/13 @ 4:26] (0/0)

The Arkenstone. <NZ Strider> [10/12 @ 0:08] (2/2)

Nailed that one and how you did (No Text) <Reverend> [10/12 @ 4:32] (0/0)
Fascinating. <Ufthak> [10/12 @ 1:23] (0/0)

The Ruin: Esp. for Pukel-man! <NZ Strider> [10/11 @ 23:59] (3/4)

Excellent . . . <Pukel-man> [10/12 @ 12:45] (0/0)
I've always thought... <Celanthriel> [10/12 @ 8:40] (0/0)
That's great.... <cabbage'n'taters> [10/12 @ 8:11] (1/1)

Probably hot springs. But given how <NZ Strider> [10/12 @ 11:30] (0/0)

Something truely tragic should have happened in LOTR <Dedmon> [10/11 @ 10:08] (20/37)

The Ents... <Elves 4-ever!> [10/13 @ 18:23] (0/0)
I disagree... <Arwen_2 > [10/12 @ 14:05] (0/0)
Boromir was a classic Shakespearen/Greek tragic hero... <iowaboy> [10/12 @ 6:02] (2/3)

Well said (See my less eloquent response above.). (No Text) <Arwen_2 > [10/12 @ 14:07] (0/0)
raise your hand if you did NOT cry.... <Celanthriel> [10/12 @ 8:48] (1/1)

I haven't seen that film... <iowaboy> [10/13 @ 17:38] (0/0)

Mythic journey... <Kathira> [10/12 @ 5:13] (0/0)
NO KILLING GIMLI OFF..sorry <Raain> [10/11 @ 21:30] (0/0)
Whaaaat?! <Seillib> [10/11 @ 20:46] (0/0)
The true tragedy is in loss not death <Leto> [10/11 @ 19:56] (1/1)

i suppose death is loss, and loss death. <Ri elwen> [10/12 @ 10:40] (0/0)

Death is the Gift of the One... <Watson> [10/11 @ 19:47] (0/0)
Predictability? <Goldilocks Took> [10/11 @ 19:24] (0/0)
In my opinion <entish freedom fighter> [10/11 @ 18:57] (2/3)

What happens to Frodo isn't entirely tragic <Eledhwen> [10/12 @ 6:01] (0/0)
why are you always so negative? (No Text) <Ioreth > [10/11 @ 22:31] (1/1)

I'M NOT <entish freedom fighter> [10/12 @ 10:11] (0/0)

One additional point. <Reverend> [10/11 @ 15:45] (0/0)
I think that maybe... <Faerie23> [10/11 @ 15:10] (0/0)
Frodo didn't come out of this unscathed. <Luthien's Mama> [10/11 @ 14:44] (0/0)
I dislike Dwarves so Gimli it is! <Temujin> [10/11 @ 12:57] (0/0)
I've always thought... <Silverlode> [10/11 @ 11:49] (0/0)
*waah* <BJ> [10/11 @ 11:33] (0/0)
I think it does <Annael> [10/11 @ 11:15] (0/0)
Something did. <Blue Wizard> [10/11 @ 10:30] (1/4)

Come on <sundering_c> [10/11 @ 11:14] (2/3)

*gasp* you nominate HIM!? <Celanthriel> [10/11 @ 17:51] (1/1)

Very well put, Celanthriel <Morwen> [10/12 @ 10:32] (0/0)

i did, boromir was awesome (No Text) <Ehtemir> [10/11 @ 17:23] (0/0)

First of all, they all die in <Curious> [10/11 @ 10:29] (3/5)

Right on the botton. you have completely summarizied my feelings (No Text) <entish freedom fighter> [10/11 @ 19:07] (0/0)
beautiful, beautiful, persuasive post. thank you (No Text) <niennatears> [10/11 @ 12:52] (1/1)

Considering your nickname, <Curious> [10/11 @ 13:26] (0/0)

Also <Eledhwen> [10/11 @ 12:29] (1/1)

H�ma <BJ> [10/11 @ 12:43] (0/0)

tragedy without death <nerdanel50> [10/11 @ 10:27] (1/1)

That makes me sad just thinking about the deaths in the story and the appendices. (sp?) (No Text) <*Frodo*LK> [10/11 @ 17:11] (0/0)

How old is Arwen? <Sheik Yerbouti> [10/11 @ 9:43] (2/2)

1000 <Nanda> [10/11 @ 12:04] (0/0)
Born TA 241 <Blue Wizard> [10/11 @ 9:50] (0/0)

The Old Forest- Last Theory: Dreams <Thevina Finduilas> [10/11 @ 8:10] (4/8)

hmmm... <I Voted for Mayor Gamgee> [10/11 @ 12:48] (1/1)

In all three locations, <Curious> [10/11 @ 13:18] (0/0)

Is this your last post? <Curious> [10/11 @ 8:40] (1/3)

I had hoped to do a summary... <Thevina Finduilas> [10/11 @ 9:28] (1/2)

Thanks again, then. <Curious> [10/11 @ 10:04] (1/1)

Whoops- hadn't seen your post before I asked! <Thevina Finduilas> [10/11 @ 10:39] (0/0)

Tolkein explains this in "On Fairy Stories." <Curious> [10/11 @ 8:36] (0/0)
Thanks for a great discussion this week (No Text) <Blue Wizard> [10/11 @ 8:36] (0/0)

Beowulf paper <Olorin of the West> [10/11 @ 7:56] (3/5)

Tolkien never published a full translation <NZ Strider> [10/11 @ 8:23] (1/1)

Yes, thanks. "The Monsters and the Critics" was what I was after. (No Text) <Olorin of the West> [10/11 @ 8:40] (0/0)

Tolkien's "Beowulf: The Monsters and the Critics" <Blue Wizard> [10/11 @ 8:15] (1/1)

Thanks BW! (No Text) <Olorin of the West> [10/11 @ 8:37] (0/0)

Tolkien did a translation. <Nimrodel > [10/11 @ 8:09] (0/0)

Why did Tolkien write LOTR anyway? <cabbage'n'taters> [10/11 @ 7:05] (3/9)

He addressed this in "Leaf by Niggle" <Curious> [10/11 @ 8:12] (1/1)

One of my more favorite Tolkien works!! (No Text) <Eruviell> [10/12 @ 15:03] (0/0)

Why does any writer write? <Nimrodel > [10/11 @ 7:35] (2/2)

I think that you have to take Tolkien at his word <Blue Wizard> [10/11 @ 7:54] (0/0)
I think he hoped <Eledhwen> [10/11 @ 7:49] (0/0)

I always thought... <Elwen> [10/11 @ 7:10] (2/3)

That's part of it... <Kathira> [10/11 @ 14:28] (0/0)
But he did want people to read it. (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [10/11 @ 7:20] (1/1)

Of course he did... <Elwen> [10/11 @ 7:29] (0/0)

The Old Forest, #12- More Big Picture Theories <Thevina Finduilas> [10/11 @ 6:12] (2/2)

It is older that the Shire, <Curious> [10/11 @ 8:05] (0/0)
Interesting <Loressar Erchamion> [10/11 @ 6:22] (0/0)

Why did Tolkien Choose the Elves <Villordsutch> [10/11 @ 1:51] (2/10)

In the Lay of Volund (i.e. Wayland Smith), <NZ Strider> [10/11 @ 9:43] (0/0)
I suspect... <Watson> [10/11 @ 5:06] (3/8)

Some Dwarves did... <Reverend> [10/11 @ 6:10] (1/4)

Ahhh I see (Mini-Spoiler - The Sil) <Villordsutch> [10/11 @ 6:26] (2/3)

Don't forget... <PhantomS> [10/13 @ 4:41] (0/0)
He did give a hoot <Watson> [10/11 @ 19:52] (1/1)

Andruil 'burned with a clear ... <Reverend> [10/13 @ 19:07] (0/0)

rings and races <Tol Brandir> [10/11 @ 5:22] (1/1)

Poor old Dwarves (Mini-Spoiler - ROTK) <Villordsutch> [10/11 @ 5:24] (0/0)

My two cents(plus tax) <PhantomS> [10/11 @ 5:15] (0/0)

Justh finished my first reading, some questions <Dedmon> [10/10 @ 22:28] (7/10)

It is supposed to be <Eruviell> [10/12 @ 15:05] (0/0)
I think it can be whatever you want it to be... <Arwen_2 > [10/12 @ 14:10] (0/0)
One thing he says (though I don't have the quotes to hand) <Aerlinn> [10/11 @ 8:09] (0/0)
I have a different take. <Curious> [10/11 @ 6:46] (1/1)

Here's that link. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [10/11 @ 6:48] (0/0)

It's all true! <Tol Brandir> [10/11 @ 5:09] (0/0)
Middle-earth is <NZ Strider> [10/11 @ 0:23] (2/2)

elves and stuff <OloriEldalie> [10/11 @ 7:45] (0/0)
*snort* Better hope Ufthak doesn't see that wrestling dig. <Ataahua> [10/11 @ 1:45] (0/0)

pre-history <frodolover24> [10/10 @ 23:09] (0/0)

I was browsing... <Reverend> [10/10 @ 19:48] (4/26)

Claenodon mumak (Van Valen, 1978) (paleocene mammal) after M�mak, a dwarf? <Entmaiden> [10/13 @ 20:17] (1/1)

Yes, I've passed that on... <Reverend> [10/13 @ 21:32] (0/0)

Latest Update <Reverend> [10/11 @ 18:09] (1/3)

What about the phylum <Curious> [10/12 @ 4:44] (1/2)

I'm investigating. <Reverend> [10/12 @ 8:43] (1/1)

Apparently it is not accidental. <Curious> [10/14 @ 11:29] (0/0)

Important news flash: <Reverend> [10/11 @ 11:45] (2/8)

Which one is this? (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [10/11 @ 12:51] (1/6)

That's the paleocene wolf-bear. <Reverend> [10/11 @ 15:32] (1/5)

How silly of me. (No Text) <Curious> [10/11 @ 15:39] (1/4)

You will be proud to know... <Reverend> [10/11 @ 15:59] (1/3)

That Van Valen <Curious> [10/11 @ 17:01] (1/2)

Fellow? <Reverend> [10/11 @ 17:24] (1/1)

I <Curious> [10/11 @ 20:34] (0/0)

One would think that the name <NZ Strider> [10/11 @ 11:55] (0/0)

After. <Curious> [10/10 @ 20:23] (5/10)

Elvish nightingale <Thevina Finduilas> [10/11 @ 8:08] (1/2)

They both mean nightingale. <Curious> [10/11 @ 10:03] (1/1)

Tinuviel =Sindarin, Lomelinde=Quenya (No Text) <Reverend> [10/11 @ 11:34] (0/0)

Where the internet can lead you.... <Cat of Queen Ber�thiel> [10/10 @ 20:48] (0/0)
Curious, this answer ... <Reverend> [10/10 @ 20:45] (2/3)

Well, <Inferno> [10/11 @ 7:19] (0/0)
Hey! <Reverend> [10/10 @ 20:51] (1/1)

If you try and look up the individual entries <Cat of Queen Ber�thiel> [10/10 @ 20:56] (0/0)

Great site, Curious <Cat of Queen Ber�thiel> [10/10 @ 20:36] (0/0)
Luthien as a palaeocene mammal . . . ? <Pukel-man> [10/10 @ 20:32] (0/0)

Sentinels . . . <Pukel-man> [10/10 @ 18:48] (3/9)

A corresponding thought ,,, <Demosthenes> [10/10 @ 23:12] (1/2)

could be... <Reverend> [10/11 @ 5:58] (1/1)

Sauron already <Curious> [10/11 @ 6:40] (0/0)

Two additional points <NZ Strider> [10/10 @ 21:44] (0/0)
They seem alive. <Curious> [10/10 @ 19:00] (1/4)

I agree with you Curious. <Nemain> [10/10 @ 20:00] (1/3)

So would they have been volunteers . . . <Pukel-man> [10/10 @ 20:08] (1/2)

There are scads... <Reverend> [10/10 @ 20:16] (1/1)

Always makes me think of Hindu imagery . . . <Pukel-man> [10/10 @ 20:28] (0/0)

Question in TTT book 3 The palantir <tenrings> [10/10 @ 17:06] (2/5)

The Nazgul... <Watson> [10/10 @ 18:03] (1/3)

The palantir? (Story Spoiler) <irpacynot> [10/11 @ 8:46] (1/2)

It's left up to us, but probably not very complicated. We all know what <NZ Strider> [10/11 @ 9:28] (1/1)

Yes, but... <irpacynot> [10/13 @ 10:52] (0/0)

The way I understood it was... <irpacynot> [10/10 @ 18:02] (0/0)

Istari as Professors <Elwen> [10/10 @ 16:38] (10/17)

The white hair fits :) <Temujin> [10/11 @ 6:29] (0/0)
There's a lot to this. <NZ Strider> [10/10 @ 21:57] (1/3)

I have wondered... <Morwen> [10/11 @ 5:28] (2/2)

Either that or a bit of a self-parody. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [10/11 @ 8:18] (0/0)
That's a gimme. (No Text) <Reverend> [10/11 @ 6:13] (0/0)

Great point! <Lothirienne> [10/10 @ 19:07] (0/0)
I don't think it's a stretch <Watson> [10/10 @ 18:07] (1/1)

Very interesting! (No Text) <Leto> [10/10 @ 18:39] (0/0)

a wonderful insight! <Nemain> [10/10 @ 17:31] (0/0)
I think you are dead on, <Curious> [10/10 @ 17:18] (0/0)
Tolkien DID comment.... <Reverend> [10/10 @ 17:05] (0/0)
very clever... <Astaldo> [10/10 @ 17:03] (1/3)

Yes... <Elwen> [10/10 @ 17:05] (1/2)

wonderful to hear :-) <Nemain> [10/10 @ 17:33] (1/1)

Thank you. (No Text) <Elwen> [10/10 @ 17:36] (0/0)

Wow! <Julie of the pointed ears> [10/10 @ 16:59] (0/0)
Hmmm. <LOTR_nutcase> [10/10 @ 16:55] (0/0)

Is Nature the heroine of LotR? <Curious> [10/10 @ 12:56] (4/8)

A quote from Aragorn in TTT... <Nemain> [10/10 @ 16:11] (0/0)
"Nature" is just a component. <Hama of Rohan> [10/10 @ 15:50] (1/4)

My respectful response. <Curious> [10/10 @ 17:11] (2/3)

Define "heroine" <Hama of Rohan> [10/10 @ 20:20] (1/1)

Well, <Curious> [10/10 @ 20:58] (0/0)

the female element of nature... <Nemain> [10/10 @ 17:44] (0/0)

Perfectly reasonable <Nemain> [10/10 @ 15:01] (0/0)
Yes, it does. <Galathien> [10/10 @ 13:15] (0/0)

While there are so many people in the Reading Room- The Old Forest, #11- Big Picture Theories #1 <Thevina Finduilas> [10/10 @ 12:27] (7/11)

Clearly, Tolkien's forests <NZ Strider> [10/11 @ 0:06] (1/4)

Did Tolkien ever visit Germany? <Curious> [10/11 @ 6:31] (1/3)

He did visit Switzerland. <NZ Strider> [10/11 @ 8:34] (1/2)

Yes, I know <Curious> [10/11 @ 8:53] (1/1)

That may have a lot to do with it. <NZ Strider> [10/11 @ 9:48] (0/0)

an interesting thought... <Nemain> [10/10 @ 17:13] (0/0)
German Fairy Tales.... <Reverend> [10/10 @ 16:57] (0/0)
and a thought of Shakespeare <Lothirienne> [10/10 @ 16:27] (0/0)
Forests <Eledhwen> [10/10 @ 15:01] (0/0)
Very nice. A few thoughts. <Curious> [10/10 @ 13:24] (0/0)
exquisite post! <Froda> [10/10 @ 12:36] (0/0)

Deleted threads <Inferno> [10/10 @ 11:55] (7/17)

I guess I missed the discussion before it left, but... <notlost> [10/10 @ 19:35] (1/1)

I think <Curious> [10/10 @ 21:02] (0/0)

Will this apply to "pickle" posts? ;) (No Text) <sundering_c> [10/10 @ 13:05] (0/0)
You are right <Galathien> [10/10 @ 12:37] (0/0)
sounds reasonable! but <Froda> [10/10 @ 12:18] (1/2)

Sounds like many of the English translations <Cat of Queen Ber�thiel> [10/10 @ 18:01] (1/1)

When I was in school, we were <NZ Strider> [10/10 @ 22:06] (0/0)

Well, since I put one of those threads up, please note <NZ Strider> [10/10 @ 12:07] (1/5)

Yes, I saw that. <Inferno> [10/10 @ 12:12] (2/4)

I agree... <cabbage'n'taters> [10/10 @ 13:36] (0/0)
I understand. Not a problem. <NZ Strider> [10/10 @ 12:17] (1/2)

And worthwhile topics for discussion <Ataahua> [10/11 @ 1:55] (1/1)

I agree. The whole thing <NZ Strider> [10/11 @ 8:29] (0/0)

Fair enough. <Curious> [10/10 @ 12:05] (0/0)
Well, before they vanished... <Thevina Finduilas> [10/10 @ 12:00] (1/2)

How can you say <nerdanel50> [10/10 @ 12:14] (1/1)

*blushing* Thank you. I'm enjoying it! :) (No Text) <Thevina Finduilas> [10/10 @ 12:53] (0/0)

Should anyone like to take a look ... <Aerlinn> [10/10 @ 11:25] (2/3)

THIS IS BRILLIANT! <Murmuran> [10/10 @ 15:53] (1/1)

<blush> It's getting there... <Aerlinn> [10/11 @ 4:39] (0/0)

Thank you! <Curious> [10/10 @ 11:38] (0/0)

The Old Forest, #10- Tom Bombadil <Thevina Finduilas> [10/10 @ 8:27] (7/14)

I believe Tom knew the hobbits were coming <Morwen> [10/10 @ 20:56] (0/0)
re 3...Aredhel and Eol <Nemain> [10/10 @ 15:54] (1/2)

Some time we need to have a .... <Reverend> [10/10 @ 16:12] (1/1)

I thoroughly agree Reverend <Nemain> [10/10 @ 16:21] (0/0)

From Letter 153: <Curious> [10/10 @ 14:44] (1/3)

The letters seem to be... <Nemain> [10/10 @ 16:38] (1/2)

Not entirely isolated. <Curious> [10/10 @ 17:22] (1/1)

oh yes...foolish me :-) <Nemain> [10/10 @ 17:47] (0/0)

on # 1 <Galathien> [10/10 @ 13:01] (0/0)
Thanx, Thevina Finduilas! <Froda> [10/10 @ 12:19] (0/0)
Singing and power are usually associated in Tolkien <Idril Celebrindal> [10/10 @ 10:25] (1/2)

'In western lands beneath the Sun..." <Galathien> [10/10 @ 12:51] (1/1)

Also, I think <Morwen> [10/10 @ 20:47] (0/0)

I don't think anything much surprises Tom <Eledhwen> [10/10 @ 8:38] (0/0)

The Old Forest, #9- Tom and the Forest <Thevina Finduilas> [10/10 @ 5:18] (9/20)

Some thoughts <NZ Strider> [10/10 @ 9:18] (2/2)

I like your ideas. <Nemain> [10/10 @ 17:00] (0/0)
Unique perspective! <Thevina Finduilas> [10/10 @ 10:33] (0/0)

Been there; Done that. <Blue Wizard> [10/10 @ 8:12] (0/0)
New and improved truth. <Reverend> [10/10 @ 6:44] (6/6)

I thought of the same thing <Lothirienne> [10/10 @ 16:33] (0/0)
Now you've done it! <Idril Celebrindal> [10/10 @ 9:53] (0/0)
Can you imagine <Curious> [10/10 @ 8:12] (0/0)
Hey- when you see a parallel, you see a parallel. <Thevina Finduilas> [10/10 @ 7:27] (0/0)
those pesky jedi influences... <Froda> [10/10 @ 6:52] (0/0)
Willow the, la-fa-la, dol-derry . . . (No Text) <Pukel-man> [10/10 @ 6:49] (0/0)

the order of things <Froda> [10/10 @ 6:32] (0/0)
the Order of the Old Forest <niennatears> [10/10 @ 6:16] (0/0)
I agree with Curious/Morwen <notlost> [10/10 @ 6:01] (1/1)

Sure. <Curious> [10/10 @ 6:22] (0/0)

He doesn't want to... <Idril Celebrindal> [10/10 @ 5:55] (2/2)

Quite right. <septembrist> [10/10 @ 6:22] (0/0)
absolutely! <notlost> [10/10 @ 6:02] (0/0)

I think that's the implication... <Morwen> [10/10 @ 5:42] (0/0)
Old Man Willow is not irredeemably evil. <Curious> [10/10 @ 5:36] (0/0)

Without giving away too much... <irpacynot> [10/9 @ 20:39] (2/3)

Thanks guys, was just hoping it wasn't gonna be another one of those Bombadil situations. (No Text) <irpacynot> [10/10 @ 10:54] (0/0)
yes, much more. All will be revealed (No Text) <NJRanger> [10/9 @ 21:03] (1/1)

It has something to do with love . . . (No Text) <Pukel-man> [10/10 @ 2:45] (0/0)

Letters <beren_boy> [10/9 @ 17:47] (5/12)

Take your time and read them all! <Thevina Finduilas> [10/10 @ 7:33] (0/0)
Try this link. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [10/9 @ 21:05] (0/0)
The index <Altaira> [10/9 @ 19:59] (0/0)
My favorite <Raistlin the White> [10/9 @ 18:13] (0/0)
Absinthe? You know that's illegal in the U.S.? <Nimrodel > [10/9 @ 17:56] (2/7)

actually, it IS available in the US... <huorn> [10/10 @ 5:23] (1/2)

What fun is that? ;-) (No Text) <Nimrodel > [10/10 @ 7:19] (1/1)

none at all! (No Text) <huorn> [10/11 @ 8:26] (0/0)

lol... thanks...... in the UK though ;-) <beren_boy> [10/9 @ 18:05] (1/3)

Sorry, no shortcuts! ;-) <Nimrodel > [10/9 @ 18:24] (1/2)

It's probably the hallucinations . . . <Pukel-man> [10/10 @ 4:13] (1/1)

No, you won't fool children of the revolution ;))) (No Text) <Galathien> [10/10 @ 7:45] (0/0)

Frodo trying to save the Shire <hot water nobility> [10/9 @ 14:41] (1/4)

credit <entish freedom fighter> [10/9 @ 14:52] (1/3)

Don't they ALL deserve credit? <Nimrodel > [10/9 @ 17:59] (1/2)

I should think so <Watson> [10/9 @ 19:03] (1/1)

that quote of merry's... <hot water nobility> [10/9 @ 20:07] (0/0)

HELP! <Moiraine> [10/9 @ 14:21] (1/1)

there's one that I own <Celanthriel> [10/9 @ 16:55] (0/0)

The Old Forest, #8 1/2- An Observation <Thevina Finduilas> [10/9 @ 14:20] (4/13)

The ponies might be the reason for the flies ;-) <Draupne> [10/10 @ 1:39] (0/0)
When you walk through a forest, <NZ Strider> [10/9 @ 20:57] (1/7)

But these are hobbits. <Curious> [10/9 @ 20:59] (1/6)

You don't sneak through a forest <Draupne> [10/10 @ 1:44] (1/5)

I have lived near a forest... <Galathien> [10/10 @ 2:33] (2/4)

...and mine in #8 <notlost> [10/10 @ 6:04] (1/1)

In Kenya <Curious> [10/10 @ 6:27] (0/0)

See my post <Curious> [10/10 @ 4:26] (1/1)

I've probably missed the point (?) (No Text) <Galathien> [10/10 @ 6:29] (0/0)

There are animals <Curious> [10/9 @ 14:56] (1/1)

As for the flies, <Curious> [10/9 @ 15:01] (0/0)

I think that's intentional.. <iowaboy> [10/9 @ 14:40] (1/1)

Rumblefish <Thevina Finduilas> [10/10 @ 5:15] (0/0)

Two maps <entish freedom fighter> [10/9 @ 12:01] (2/5)

The latter from the references i have. <Nemain> [10/9 @ 15:56] (1/2)

But no Iberian peninsula. <Curious> [10/9 @ 17:28] (1/1)

The Cape of Andrast <Nemain> [10/10 @ 16:16] (0/0)

Never heard the first. <Curious> [10/9 @ 12:22] (1/1)

Yeah Supposidly. <entish freedom fighter> [10/9 @ 14:14] (0/0)

Just Finished Reading <Fundin> [10/9 @ 11:45] (17/19)

You never lose the characters... <LOTR_nutcase> [10/10 @ 13:55] (0/0)
did you read the appendices? <Annael> [10/10 @ 12:26] (0/0)
Yes, and I am sure <Galathien> [10/10 @ 1:40] (0/0)
Don't be sad <Watson> [10/9 @ 20:47] (1/1)

well and wisely said (No Text) <NJRanger> [10/9 @ 21:08] (0/0)

Someone, and I think perhaps... <notlost> [10/9 @ 19:04] (0/0)
yes, but, as they say... <Ri elwen> [10/9 @ 18:34] (0/0)
Thanks to this thread for making my obsession seem minor (No Text) <sundering_c> [10/9 @ 15:12] (0/0)
you're not losing them, like everyone else has said <jadeshadow> [10/9 @ 14:55] (0/0)
I felt the same way. <amanda marie> [10/9 @ 13:36] (0/0)
Don't lose them. Turn to page one and start again. (No Text) <Luthien's Mama> [10/9 @ 13:11] (0/0)
Huh?? Are you into time-travelling or what? Backwards even! <Tauriel> [10/9 @ 12:57] (0/0)
You haven't lost them <Eledhwen> [10/9 @ 12:43] (0/0)
no doubt... <niennatears> [10/9 @ 12:38] (0/0)
What I do to let go. <Hama of Rohan> [10/9 @ 12:31] (0/0)
excuse me <LordM> [10/9 @ 12:27] (0/0)
But to put the book away unfinished! <Tar_Minastir> [10/9 @ 12:19] (0/0)
Congratulations. Yes, the ending <NZ Strider> [10/9 @ 11:54] (1/1)

listen: <Ri elwen> [10/9 @ 18:36] (0/0)

Whoops!!! *blushes* The Old Forest, #7- Help! <Thevina Finduilas> [10/9 @ 11:18] (4/5)

I'm with Froda on this one... <notlost> [10/9 @ 19:11] (0/0)
Probably both: Tolkien has a talent <NZ Strider> [10/9 @ 13:06] (1/1)

That makes the most sense to me <Altaira> [10/9 @ 20:14] (0/0)

Here is what Bombadil says: <Curious> [10/9 @ 11:40] (0/0)
"freak out," continued <Froda> [10/9 @ 11:38] (0/0)

The Old Forest, #8- Forest affects <Thevina Finduilas> [10/9 @ 9:36] (4/6)

The ponies are... <notlost> [10/9 @ 19:20] (1/1)

And Bill <Morwen> [10/9 @ 21:40] (0/0)

Ponies have never hurt the trees <Tauriel> [10/9 @ 10:54] (0/0)
The malice of Old Man Willow <Blue Wizard> [10/9 @ 10:03] (1/1)

Agree; apt citation. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [10/9 @ 13:07] (0/0)

What happened to #7? <Curious> [10/9 @ 10:00] (0/0)

The Old Forest, #6- The Willow <Thevina Finduilas> [10/9 @ 6:17] (3/22)

Is Old Man Willow evil? <Curious> [10/9 @ 7:49] (5/18)

And Tom tells.... <cabbage'n'taters> [10/9 @ 13:11] (0/0)
Treebeard would say yes. <Tar_Minastir> [10/9 @ 11:02] (2/6)

And here, perhaps, is the distinction: <NZ Strider> [10/9 @ 12:51] (2/2)

Nice discussion <notlost> [10/9 @ 20:28] (0/0)
Yet <Curious> [10/9 @ 14:07] (0/0)

You may be right. <Curious> [10/9 @ 11:30] (1/2)

Trees plotting to choke all living things. <Tar_Minastir> [10/9 @ 12:11] (1/1)

See my response <Curious> [10/9 @ 14:10] (0/0)

Merry & Pippin's fate <nerdanel50> [10/9 @ 10:03] (0/0)
Tree defense <Thevina Finduilas> [10/9 @ 9:23] (0/0)
That takes me back.... <Reverend> [10/9 @ 8:26] (2/7)

Perhaps as a result <notlost> [10/9 @ 20:04] (0/0)
Yes, I <Curious> [10/9 @ 8:49] (2/5)

Interesting viewpoint <Acathalion> [10/10 @ 2:18] (1/2)

Note this quotation: <Curious> [10/10 @ 5:24] (1/1)

Nice quote! <Acathalion> [10/10 @ 23:24] (0/0)

Keen insight! <Thevina Finduilas> [10/9 @ 9:19] (1/1)

And the Barrow-downs are <Curious> [10/9 @ 9:46] (0/0)

The fire... <cabbage'n'taters> [10/9 @ 6:51] (0/0)
Sentient willow / deadly willow <SonOfSaradoc> [10/9 @ 6:45] (1/1)

Old Willow, Huorns, and Frodo <I Voted for Mayor Gamgee> [10/9 @ 8:20] (0/0)

Can someone help? <paul101> [10/9 @ 5:26] (1/4)

First war of the Ring? <Eledhwen> [10/9 @ 7:22] (1/3)

sorry should of made that clear <paul101> [10/9 @ 7:50] (1/2)

The Last Alliance <Eledhwen> [10/9 @ 9:30] (1/1)

Oh well <paul101> [10/9 @ 10:41] (0/0)

The Elessar <Moiraine> [10/8 @ 22:48] (5/12)

It is open for interpretation since ... <Luthien's Mama> [10/9 @ 13:15] (0/0)
Partly yes, IMHO <Tauriel> [10/9 @ 8:06] (0/0)
I took it to be <SonOfSaradoc> [10/9 @ 4:53] (1/1)

I agree, the gem she gave to Frodo. <Tar_Minastir> [10/9 @ 12:25] (0/0)

Truncation <Moiraine> [10/8 @ 23:11] (1/5)

It seems to me... <Watson> [10/9 @ 5:28] (1/4)

Yet (going slightly OT for the RR) <Eledhwen> [10/9 @ 7:19] (2/3)

It might be... <Watson> [10/9 @ 10:41] (0/0)
Danish subtitles (yeah, I'm going OT too) <Tauriel> [10/9 @ 7:42] (1/1)

I definitely did <Eledhwen> [10/9 @ 9:31] (0/0)

the Elessar was different.. <NJRanger> [10/8 @ 22:55] (1/1)

The Elessar or the Evenstar? <PhantomS> [10/9 @ 5:13] (0/0)

ent/old forest <entish freedom fighter> [10/8 @ 21:19] (2/3)

In addition to what Silverlode said, <Curious> [10/9 @ 4:47] (0/0)
Well... <Silverlode> [10/9 @ 1:19] (1/1)

tree talk <PhantomS> [10/9 @ 5:19] (0/0)

The Road Goes Ever On... <Gothmog, Lord of Balrogs> [10/8 @ 16:22] (1/9)

If you're referring to the Donald Swann book <Watson> [10/8 @ 16:35] (2/8)

Ooh! <Aunt Dora Baggins> [10/9 @ 13:17] (0/0)
Whom is is published by? (No Text) <Gothmog, Lord of Balrogs> [10/8 @ 17:32] (2/6)

Publication data for the old edition <NZ Strider> [10/8 @ 17:55] (1/4)

Not precisely "missing" <Watson> [10/8 @ 18:27] (1/3)

It has an unusual publication history. <NZ Strider> [10/8 @ 18:48] (1/2)

Oh, he did... <Watson> [10/8 @ 19:39] (1/1)

That's wonderful! (No Text) <NZ Strider> [10/8 @ 20:01] (0/0)

The two versions I own... <Watson> [10/8 @ 17:53] (0/0)

A challenge... <PrincessArwen241> [10/8 @ 15:32] (7/9)

ok, ok, i get it, that was a really easy *challenge*...i was just wondering how many of you had read UT (No Text) <PrincessArwen241> [10/9 @ 16:37] (2/2)

There is also <Curious> [10/10 @ 14:49] (0/0)
Actually... <Tauriel> [10/10 @ 7:55] (0/0)

Easy! <Tauriel> [10/9 @ 2:49] (0/0)
Istari <Moiraine> [10/8 @ 22:27] (0/0)
Easy . . . <Pukel-man> [10/8 @ 20:04] (0/0)
hmm <Ehtemir> [10/8 @ 19:46] (0/0)
In my sleep :) <Watson> [10/8 @ 16:38] (0/0)
I'm sure many can: <iowaboy> [10/8 @ 15:37] (0/0)

How do you pronounce Eowyn and Eomer? <PrincessArwen241> [10/8 @ 15:28] (4/29)

Want to know how Tolkien pronounced it? <Blue Wizard> [10/9 @ 6:53] (5/15)

Any More Sound Bites?!?!?!?! <Raistlin the White> [10/9 @ 17:40] (0/0)
Wow, that was incredibly inspiring!! <Weige> [10/9 @ 10:53] (0/0)
I don't have Real Audio. <Curious> [10/9 @ 9:24] (0/0)
Also, Tolkien's pronunciation of Smeagol <Blue Wizard> [10/9 @ 9:04] (3/9)

Pedantic quibble <NZ Strider> [10/9 @ 11:50] (1/3)

Oh come now. <Hama of Rohan> [10/9 @ 12:12] (1/2)

Well, here in New Zealand <NZ Strider> [10/9 @ 13:16] (1/1)

Pedantic point conceded ;-) (No Text) <Hama of Rohan> [10/9 @ 13:52] (0/0)

On the second?!? <Curious> [10/9 @ 9:31] (1/3)

No, not quite. <Hama of Rohan> [10/9 @ 9:55] (2/2)

I wonder <Curious> [10/9 @ 10:13] (0/0)
I think that you're right about the accent. <Blue Wizard> [10/9 @ 10:09] (0/0)

And, his pronunciation of "Namarie" <Blue Wizard> [10/9 @ 9:08] (0/0)

you are the BEST! this is great! (No Text) <niennatears> [10/9 @ 7:57] (1/1)

Modesty alone prevents me from agreeing. <Blue Wizard> [10/9 @ 8:47] (0/0)

Here you go! <NZ Strider> [10/8 @ 17:47] (1/1)

I know you are an expert, but <Curious> [10/8 @ 17:57] (0/0)

According to Appendix E, the "�o" in <Curious> [10/8 @ 17:29] (2/9)

Then we have another inconsistency, seemingly <Hama of Rohan> [10/9 @ 7:13] (1/2)

Also, Smeagol. <Hama of Rohan> [10/9 @ 7:30] (1/1)

Oh, great! <Curious> [10/9 @ 9:20] (0/0)

Tolkien was cutting people <NZ Strider> [10/8 @ 18:19] (2/5)

Speak for yourself, shepherd boy . . . <Pukel-man> [10/8 @ 18:59] (0/0)
Sorry -- I meant this in response to your post above! (No Text) <NZ Strider> [10/8 @ 18:20] (1/3)

You say Ay-oh-mer, I say Ee-oh-mer; <Curious> [10/8 @ 18:47] (1/2)

Doesn't quite have the ring of "Tomayto-tomahto," but why not? (No Text) <NZ Strider> [10/8 @ 18:50] (1/1)

You <Curious> [10/9 @ 4:38] (0/0)

I believe it is... <iowaboy> [10/8 @ 15:40] (0/0)

The Old Forest, #5- Noises <Thevina Finduilas> [10/8 @ 10:32] (5/8)

Comment on #1 <Leto> [10/8 @ 17:59] (1/1)

Fascinating observation! <Thevina Finduilas> [10/9 @ 6:15] (0/0)

Old Man Willow is crafty... <iowaboy> [10/8 @ 13:43] (0/0)
Few sleepy ideas <Galathien> [10/8 @ 11:26] (0/0)
Some thoughts <NZ Strider> [10/8 @ 11:09] (1/2)

I agree with you - and another quote <Silverlode> [10/8 @ 13:00] (1/1)

I should finish <Silverlode> [10/8 @ 13:05] (0/0)

Trees as Hypnotists? Subliminal Advertisers? <I Voted for Mayor Gamgee> [10/8 @ 11:07] (0/0)

Another way that Tolkien influenced CS Lewis?? <Idril Celebrindal> [10/8 @ 10:31] (4/5)

I've always thought so... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [10/9 @ 14:06] (0/0)
They might both have been thinking of... <Silverlode> [10/8 @ 12:54] (1/1)

i was thinking about that passage today. (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [10/8 @ 21:46] (0/0)

Coincidentally, I was thinking about that <Kimi> [10/8 @ 12:17] (0/0)
Could be... <huorn> [10/8 @ 10:58] (0/0)

The Old Forest, #4- Inner Forest <Thevina Finduilas> [10/8 @ 5:14] (7/9)

and sunken roads... <Nemain> [10/8 @ 14:57] (0/0)
this is puzzling... <Froda> [10/8 @ 12:33] (0/0)
Ancient roads? My suppositions. <Galathien> [10/8 @ 11:08] (0/0)
Some thoughts <NZ Strider> [10/8 @ 10:51] (0/0)
Old riverbed? <Eledhwen> [10/8 @ 8:00] (1/1)

I agree that they are natural features <Idril Celebrindal> [10/8 @ 10:08] (0/0)

I suppose that it is possible <Blue Wizard> [10/8 @ 7:21] (0/0)
Could it be... <Morwen> [10/8 @ 5:29] (1/1)

Oooh... great imagery. <Thevina Finduilas> [10/8 @ 8:24] (0/0)

hobit feet <entish freedom fighter> [10/7 @ 17:39] (5/34)

Part of the image of larger feet... <zorro> [10/9 @ 2:22] (0/0)
I disagree most strongly.... <cabbage'n'taters> [10/7 @ 21:21] (1/2)

Right! All the biologists at my university <Merryk> [10/8 @ 19:08] (1/1)

yes, real hobbit foot = 3 inches long (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [10/9 @ 5:50] (0/0)

re:feet <NJRanger> [10/7 @ 19:04] (3/27)

Maybe it was Mr. Proudfoot... <cabbage'n'taters> [10/8 @ 8:18] (0/0)
Frazetta(I don't like him either) <Astaldo> [10/7 @ 19:26] (1/22)

Gee, I musta missed Frazeta's Eowyn... <Reverend> [10/7 @ 20:17] (1/21)

Warning: deplorable image inside <Kimi> [10/7 @ 20:38] (8/20)

MY EYES!!!!!! <<clawing at eyesockets>> (No Text) <niennatears> [10/10 @ 6:23] (0/0)
umm...how did she pass for... (Mini-Spoiler - rotk) <jadeshadow> [10/8 @ 19:14] (0/0)
Oh my. Running out of words. :0 (No Text) <Galathien> [10/8 @ 13:43] (0/0)
This one is better still <Blue Wizard> [10/8 @ 9:16] (2/8)

Oh no! There MUST be some law against this! <Tauriel> [10/8 @ 10:05] (1/1)

It's worse... <Reverend> [10/8 @ 12:15] (0/0)

Imagine.... <Reverend> [10/8 @ 9:25] (2/5)

And also that <Galathien> [10/8 @ 14:01] (2/3)

Not to mention the sunburn <Leto> [10/8 @ 18:24] (0/0)
I know I felt a lot better... <Silverlode> [10/8 @ 14:12] (1/1)

Some time ago I've bought <Galathien> [10/8 @ 15:10] (0/0)

Ack... <Silverlode> [10/8 @ 13:12] (0/0)

Think what it says about the Rohirrim... <Reverend> [10/8 @ 5:02] (2/3)

Hee. my thought exactly. (No Text) <Annael> [10/8 @ 13:06] (0/0)
LOL! and Eomer wore pink garters! (No Text) <Froda> [10/8 @ 5:31] (1/1)

I wouldn't say that to his face. <Morwen> [10/8 @ 5:43] (0/0)

I think the worst thing about that image, <Ataahua> [10/7 @ 21:26] (1/1)

now I'm very disturbed <Arador> [10/7 @ 21:42] (0/0)

Thought I was strong, but I was wrong (No Text) <SonOfSaradoc> [10/7 @ 21:15] (0/0)
I thought I was strong -- I somehow feel violated... (No Text) <NZ Strider> [10/7 @ 20:53] (0/0)

More on Hobbit feet... <iowaboy> [10/7 @ 19:16] (1/2)

"dwarf-boots"... <cabbage'n'taters> [10/8 @ 8:22] (1/1)

The Hobbit, wasn't it? <PhantomS> [10/9 @ 5:25] (0/0)

"they seldom wore shoes..." <Altaira> [10/7 @ 18:57] (0/0)
I can't recall any specific number... <iowaboy> [10/7 @ 18:32] (0/0)

The Old Forest, #3- There's Something About Merry <Thevina Finduilas> [10/7 @ 16:12] (9/14)

I agree with everything that's been said here <Annael> [10/8 @ 9:15] (0/0)
Planner and Strategist <I Voted for Mayor Gamgee> [10/8 @ 7:07] (1/1)

Excellent points. <Thevina Finduilas> [10/8 @ 8:07] (0/0)

All true, but... <Morwen> [10/7 @ 21:13] (1/1)

Very good point <SonOfSaradoc> [10/7 @ 21:19] (0/0)

The "not so unknown" <Altaira> [10/7 @ 18:46] (0/0)
Even though it was Frodo's idea to go through the forest ... <Idril Celebrindal> [10/7 @ 18:35] (1/1)

I agree about taking an active role <Tauriel> [10/8 @ 3:58] (0/0)

Merrily we roll along... <iowaboy> [10/7 @ 18:29] (0/0)
If you were the leader... <JewelTook> [10/7 @ 17:48] (0/0)
I've always thought... <Reverend> [10/7 @ 17:25] (2/2)

Very much agree. <NZ Strider> [10/8 @ 1:22] (0/0)
I agree that Merry is a brave hobbit <Entmaiden> [10/7 @ 18:26] (0/0)

"And one hobbit!" <Kimi> [10/7 @ 16:35] (0/0)

The Old Forest, #2- History <Thevina Finduilas> [10/7 @ 9:27] (11/26)

Moving trees... <Nemain> [10/8 @ 15:06] (0/0)
Children's bogey stories <Morwen> [10/7 @ 20:37] (0/0)
Bogey-stories <JewelTook> [10/7 @ 17:12] (0/0)
"the Forest is queer" <Eowyn_Shieldmaiden> [10/7 @ 11:58] (3/7)

re: Fatty <JewelTook> [10/7 @ 16:54] (0/0)
Upper middle class, perhaps <Kimi> [10/7 @ 13:47] (1/4)

Nurse-maids may have been... <iowaboy> [10/7 @ 15:06] (1/3)

The ones in the censuses <Kimi> [10/7 @ 15:16] (1/2)

Also--were these wet-nurses? <iowaboy> [10/7 @ 15:33] (1/1)

I would think not <Kimi> [10/7 @ 16:18] (0/0)

I assume quite common. <Lottelita> [10/7 @ 12:48] (0/0)

I always thought... <EowynDernhelm> [10/7 @ 11:32] (2/4)

Very interesting theory... <Thevina Finduilas> [10/7 @ 12:47] (0/0)
LOL! If Old Man Willow <nerdanel50> [10/7 @ 12:08] (2/2)

help! Shelob is bad enough! <Froda> [10/7 @ 17:24] (0/0)
Ewwwww! <iowaboy> [10/7 @ 13:17] (0/0)

I always thought it was foreshadowing <SonOfSaradoc> [10/7 @ 11:06] (0/0)
When being told that someone's afraid of a forest <Draupne> [10/7 @ 11:03] (0/0)
My thoughts <NZ Strider> [10/7 @ 10:13] (1/4)

It's interesting that those Hobbit Tales and rumours... <iowaboy> [10/7 @ 13:22] (2/3)

I like how you use 'forestrial' rather than 'sylvan' -- JRRT would have approved! [He'd like 'woodsy' better, tho.] (No Text) <SonOfSaradoc> [10/7 @ 20:45] (1/1)

I've always liked JRRT's neologisms.... <iowaboy> [10/8 @ 6:11] (0/0)

Interesting you mention that... <Thevina Finduilas> [10/7 @ 14:20] (0/0)

One of those old bogey-stories <Blue Wizard> [10/7 @ 10:06] (0/0)
#2 <Eledhwen> [10/7 @ 10:05] (0/0)
my thoughts <notlost> [10/7 @ 10:01] (0/0)

Reposting from Main (Aragorn and Arwen's familial relationship) <Inferno> [10/7 @ 6:54] (5/8)

Wait a sec...! <PhantomS> [10/8 @ 4:54] (2/3)

Is it just me or are you contradicting yourself? <Tauriel> [10/8 @ 8:03] (0/0)
No, the line of Elros <Inferno> [10/8 @ 6:53] (1/1)

Oh, I get it..thanks ^_^ (No Text) <PhantomS> [10/9 @ 4:56] (0/0)

While we're on the subject, the old rule o' thumb <NZ Strider> [10/7 @ 10:33] (0/0)
Closer than that.... <Reverend> [10/7 @ 8:58] (0/0)
Err.. confused........... ;-) (No Text) <beren_boy> [10/7 @ 8:12] (0/0)
Apparently inbreeding, <Curious> [10/7 @ 8:00] (0/0)

Cirdan's Beard <Gothmog, Lord of Balrogs> [10/7 @ 5:56] (6/19)

Thanks for the replies people, sorry it took me so long to reply. (No Text) <Gothmog, Lord of Balrogs> [10/7 @ 13:39] (0/0)
Does anyone recall Hurin besides me? <ThorondorEagleofManw�> [10/7 @ 11:40] (1/4)

Hurin was human. <Curious> [10/7 @ 12:11] (1/3)

This prooves how confusing the Silmarillion is for a 12 year old (No Text) <ThorondorEagleofManw�> [10/7 @ 16:53] (2/2)

It wasn't until my third reading... <Tauriel> [10/8 @ 8:12] (0/0)
For anyone. <Curious> [10/8 @ 4:50] (0/0)

may I add my own puerile opinion? <Eowyn_Shieldmaiden> [10/7 @ 9:03] (0/0)
elf beards <Astaldo> [10/7 @ 7:10] (0/0)
Indeed he has a beard <Meira> [10/7 @ 6:15] (0/0)
People havbe quoted 'The Peoples of Middle Earth'... <Reverend> [10/7 @ 6:11] (2/9)

Re: Curious' link -- looks more like a turtle-neck than a beard, to me (No Text) <SonOfSaradoc> [10/7 @ 8:41] (0/0)
Great summary! One addition: <Curious> [10/7 @ 8:13] (2/7)

never seen that painting!(leiderhosen?) <Astaldo> [10/7 @ 10:03] (3/5)

Looks like bike shorts <Curious> [10/7 @ 11:15] (1/2)

"and among the crafts of the elves the first age was spandex, a strange fabric of great power..." (No Text) <Astaldo> [10/7 @ 11:46] (1/1)

Strange <Curious> [10/7 @ 12:22] (0/0)

Na, leider keine Hosen <Draupne> [10/7 @ 11:12] (0/0)
Probably plus-fours as opposed to Lederhosen... (No Text) <NZ Strider> [10/7 @ 10:15] (0/0)

The description which Christina Scull & Wayne Hammond give <NZ Strider> [10/7 @ 9:54] (0/0)

About the Chapter Discussions <cubbyphan> [10/6 @ 19:18] (3/6)

Further to Inferno's comment, <Ataahua> [10/7 @ 10:23] (1/1)

Thanks for that! <Curious> [10/7 @ 12:03] (0/0)

No, they're not. <Inferno> [10/7 @ 7:13] (1/2)

Whatever became of Yaksha? (No Text) <NZ Strider> [10/7 @ 10:40] (1/1)

RL I'm afraid <Altaira> [10/7 @ 18:34] (0/0)

Not that I know of. <Curious> [10/6 @ 19:36] (0/0)

The Old Forest, #1- Forest Personality <Thevina Finduilas> [10/6 @ 19:09] (10/22)

Ye Olde Forest <notlost> [10/7 @ 9:39] (1/5)

Unique perspective... <Thevina Finduilas> [10/7 @ 10:35] (1/4)

It;s Janus... (with a "u") <Froda> [10/7 @ 11:00] (1/3)

Confessions of a lousy typist.... <notlost> [10/7 @ 13:57] (1/2)

janus continued... <Froda> [10/7 @ 17:11] (1/1)

Tolkien Geography <notlost> [10/7 @ 19:04] (0/0)

I believe that the hostile spirit.... <Reverend> [10/7 @ 5:59] (3/3)

As the Queen of Hearts told Alice: <NZ Strider> [10/7 @ 10:00] (0/0)
Great last line ;-) . . . the essence of scholarship. (No Text) <Pukel-man> [10/7 @ 6:43] (0/0)
Very compelling!! <Thevina Finduilas> [10/7 @ 6:30] (0/0)

Hmmm <Ufthak> [10/7 @ 4:50] (0/0)
My thoughts <Tauriel> [10/7 @ 2:50] (0/0)
Very quickly <NZ Strider> [10/7 @ 1:27] (0/0)
I agree that it's a proper name <Draupne> [10/7 @ 1:10] (0/0)
Answers <Silverlode> [10/7 @ 0:19] (1/1)

The Darkness.... <Reverend> [10/7 @ 5:45] (0/0)

More answers <Morwen> [10/6 @ 21:24] (0/0)
Answers <Galathien> [10/6 @ 20:36] (1/1)

I agree <Leto> [10/7 @ 13:10] (0/0)

"The" Old Forest <Altaira> [10/6 @ 20:18] (1/2)

BTW: on the names <Galathien> [10/6 @ 21:19] (1/1)

Great reference! <Thevina Finduilas> [10/7 @ 6:23] (0/0)

a small question <Arador> [10/6 @ 16:17] (4/14)

Good questions! <Curious> [10/7 @ 9:13] (2/3)

on that topic, Curious... <PhantomS> [10/8 @ 5:13] (1/1)

Well... <Watson> [10/8 @ 5:54] (0/0)

My sincere gratitudes Curious! (No Text) <Arador> [10/7 @ 21:56] (0/0)

Is it a bird? is it a plane? No, it's a wizard! <PhantomS> [10/7 @ 6:52] (1/5)

Hmmm... <Watson> [10/7 @ 7:32] (1/4)

Something that came to mind <PhantomS> [10/8 @ 5:04] (1/3)

Somebody... <Watson> [10/8 @ 5:59] (1/2)

but it is possible I think <Arador> [10/8 @ 15:25] (1/1)

That I could accept <Watson> [10/8 @ 16:40] (0/0)

Or, questionS, as the case may be... ;) <Altaira> [10/6 @ 19:18] (1/1)

thank you <Arador> [10/6 @ 20:47] (0/0)

Tolkien did say... <Watson> [10/6 @ 19:09] (1/1)

priests garbcolors still count. :) (No Text) <niennatears> [10/9 @ 7:51] (0/0)

mordor roads and the mogai plase reply with good answers <tenrings> [10/6 @ 13:00] (3/7)

Here's Fonstadt's map. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [10/7 @ 8:28] (0/0)
I know about mogwai <Ufthak> [10/6 @ 15:59] (0/0)
You are obviously a provocatur for... <Reverend> [10/6 @ 15:02] (1/4)

thanks but the link said the tower... <tenrings> [10/6 @ 17:32] (3/3)

thanks <tenrings> [10/7 @ 5:14] (0/0)
Quoting from the sources themselves... <Moriel> [10/6 @ 19:00] (0/0)
Cirith Ungol <Altaira> [10/6 @ 18:03] (0/0)

Comments about �A Conspiracy Unmasked.� <Curious> [10/5 @ 23:30] (5/14)

Um... <Ufthak> [10/6 @ 15:33] (0/0)
The Old Forest and the Hedge <iowaboy> [10/6 @ 13:02] (0/0)
And another thing: a 50-mile hedge? <Curious> [10/6 @ 5:37] (4/7)

Thanks very much! You all <Curious> [10/6 @ 12:35] (0/0)
Maintenance of hedgerows <Kiskadee> [10/6 @ 11:45] (1/2)

You found the pics I was looking for! <Eledhwen> [10/6 @ 13:21] (1/1)

It is very similar, isn't it? (No Text) <Ufthak> [10/6 @ 15:56] (0/0)

It needn't be hedgy all the way <Eledhwen> [10/6 @ 8:23] (0/0)
There are hedges, and then there are hedges <Blue Wizard> [10/6 @ 7:49] (1/1)

Good point <Ufthak> [10/6 @ 15:40] (0/0)

A hedge is more Hobbity than a wall... <Reverend> [10/6 @ 2:11] (1/1)

Tolkien very much wanted to publish <Curious> [10/6 @ 5:29] (0/0)

Fog, boats and the Hedge <Kimi> [10/6 @ 0:54] (1/1)

Nice point about fog! <Curious> [10/6 @ 5:55] (0/0)

Hey its ElfLordNick-I changed my name on here... <ThorondorEagleofManw�> [10/5 @ 14:57] (3/4)

Yeah, Elves are cool <entish freedom fighter> [10/7 @ 17:30] (0/0)
Gee, I liked the style of ElfLordNick. (No Text) <Reverend> [10/5 @ 18:21] (0/0)
That's gotta be a bit of a 'mare to type in . . . (No Text) <Pukel-man> [10/5 @ 15:39] (1/1)

It saves the name on here so I dont have to type it in. (No Text) <ThorondorEagleofManw�> [10/6 @ 3:07] (0/0)

Some general thoughts on the transition from Shire to Old Forest <NZ Strider> [10/5 @ 14:41] (5/6)

Some thoughts <Acathalion> [10/8 @ 16:33] (0/0)
The Forest imagery can be very sea-like... <iowaboy> [10/6 @ 13:15] (0/0)
Something I wrote below on the symbolism of the Old Forest <mallorn-ws> [10/5 @ 19:39] (0/0)
Tolkien seemed to find wilderness beautiful but forbidding. <Morwen> [10/5 @ 18:42] (0/0)
Empathy for Old Man Willow... <Reverend> [10/5 @ 16:04] (1/1)

I agree! Why else would Yavanna have made her special plea <mallorn-ws> [10/5 @ 19:50] (0/0)

Quick question: Why give th Red Ring to "Gandy" when he wasn't an elf? (No Text) <SauronLover> [10/5 @ 11:32] (4/8)

Because Cirdan.... <Groovicles> [10/5 @ 14:47] (0/0)
Very techincally, Gandalf <NZ Strider> [10/5 @ 13:49] (1/1)

So he was called by the .... <Reverend> [10/5 @ 18:26] (0/0)

Because Cirdan is wise. <Reverend> [10/5 @ 11:45] (2/2)

And also, <Eruviell> [10/5 @ 15:27] (0/0)
Right, and <Altaira> [10/5 @ 13:31] (0/0)

To aid the fight for Indian independence? (No Text) <Pukel-man> [10/5 @ 11:45] (1/1)

LOL! :) (No Text) <Watson> [10/5 @ 19:37] (0/0)

The Ruin <Pukel-man> [10/5 @ 9:52] (2/6)

Thanks for the Anglo-Saxon version! <NZ Strider> [10/5 @ 13:43] (2/3)

Keep at it, NZ!� & a question of all <WrightWords> [10/6 @ 10:37] (1/1)

perhaps just the universal theme? (No Text) <Arador> [10/6 @ 14:48] (0/0)

Don't forget the alliteration! ;-) <Pukel-man> [10/5 @ 14:04] (0/0)

Well-wrough this wall; wyrd broke it. <Tar_Minastir> [10/5 @ 10:07] (1/1)

Yes . . . <Pukel-man> [10/5 @ 10:21] (0/0)

Least favorite words <Tar_Minastir> [10/5 @ 9:37] (9/25)

Regarding Tuna <Kimi> [10/6 @ 20:43] (1/1)

Tuna can also mean.... <Kiskadee> [10/7 @ 15:31] (0/0)

A list of my least-favorites: <iowaboy> [10/6 @ 13:10] (1/1)

That one's always bugged me, too. (No Text) <Eruviell> [10/6 @ 15:04] (0/0)

Tolkien had alot of characters strip in the Sil... (No Text) <ThorondorEagleofManw�> [10/6 @ 9:15] (0/0)
"rape" as in "the rape of Gondor" (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [10/6 @ 9:12] (1/1)

The word <BrambleroseBrandybuck> [10/6 @ 14:26] (0/0)

Actually, it's a phrase... <Watson> [10/5 @ 21:23] (1/1)

perhaps he thought the accent makes it all better <Arador> [10/6 @ 14:57] (0/0)

How about Bungo (Baggins) (No Text) <Morwen> [10/5 @ 18:48] (0/0)
This doesnt quite fit, but <Eruviell> [10/5 @ 15:31] (1/3)

Oh, and this makes my flesh crawl.. <Eruviell> [10/5 @ 15:41] (2/2)

It's tricky to find a good translation, but... <Hermione> [10/6 @ 9:32] (0/0)
well, it's better than "ho" (No Text) <Arador> [10/5 @ 16:26] (0/0)

Celeborn's name in Quenya <NZ Strider> [10/5 @ 13:46] (1/4)

Oh yeah.... <Reverend> [10/5 @ 15:39] (2/3)

Phone? <Arador> [10/5 @ 18:17] (1/1)

Remember, her name was Nerwin. (No Text) <Reverend> [10/5 @ 18:24] (0/0)

LOL! I love your translation of the name! (No Text) <Moriel> [10/5 @ 18:09] (0/0)

Good eye. That IS out of place. <Reverend> [10/5 @ 9:51] (3/5)

Anfauglith I can live with, but how about that battle <Moriel> [10/5 @ 18:08] (1/1)

great footer and <Arador> [10/6 @ 14:54] (0/0)

Ar least no one says "Tickle Me Turgon" (No Text) <Tar_Minastir> [10/5 @ 10:03] (0/0)
Lol . . . 'Manwe' always makes me think of Fawlty Towers . . . (No Text) <Pukel-man> [10/5 @ 9:58] (1/1)

and that hill calledTuna... (No Text) <Arador> [10/5 @ 10:45] (0/0)

more on hobbit baths <cabbage'n'taters> [10/5 @ 7:15] (3/5)

More than 1 foot deep surely <Leto> [10/6 @ 17:40] (0/0)
oh but somehow.... <Eowyn_Shieldmaiden> [10/5 @ 12:03] (1/2)

If you fill... <cabbage'n'taters> [10/5 @ 21:21] (1/1)

Awww . . . this is the cutest thread ever! (No Text) <Pukel-man> [10/5 @ 21:26] (0/0)

Thank you. <Ufthak> [10/5 @ 9:59] (0/0)

Movie cover books <Jimmy Page> [10/5 @ 6:44] (3/7)

yes, the books with the movie pictures are exactly the same as versions without. (No Text) <Eruviell> [10/5 @ 15:34] (1/1)

Not quite exactly <Moriel> [10/5 @ 18:16] (0/0)

"Movie novelisations" -- e.g. those of the <NZ Strider> [10/5 @ 13:54] (1/2)

A sign of the apocalypse.... <Reverend> [10/5 @ 15:42] (1/1)

so you are saying... <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [10/6 @ 0:18] (0/0)

I know of no 'movie' version of the text. <Reverend> [10/5 @ 9:10] (1/1)

More on movie novelisations <Demosthenes> [10/7 @ 2:14] (0/0)

The origin of Tom Bombadil answered :-) <Nemain> [10/4 @ 19:50] (5/8)

Excellent! (No Text) <NZ Strider> [10/5 @ 13:56] (0/0)
Bag End was what he used to call HIS house. cool (No Text) <Elf maiden of Rivendell> [10/5 @ 10:26] (1/1)

His aunt's house was Bag End. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [10/5 @ 13:56] (0/0)

I knew that. I read the Biography of J.R.R .Tolkien (No Text) <Elf maiden of Rivendell> [10/5 @ 10:25] (1/1)

I haven't. Must do though. (No Text) <Nemain> [10/5 @ 22:20] (0/0)

Well, there you go then! <Altaira> [10/4 @ 20:21] (0/0)
source? <Froda> [10/4 @ 20:12] (1/1)

yes.. <Nemain> [10/4 @ 20:21] (0/0)

Orc sex? <irpacynot> [10/4 @ 16:17] (6/20)

Very interesting... <irpacynot> [10/5 @ 14:16] (1/4)

which is why... <Astaldo> [10/5 @ 15:54] (1/3)

Exactly! <irpacynot> [10/6 @ 12:40] (1/2)

that lurtz guy... <Astaldo> [10/6 @ 16:54] (1/1)

I would think just the... <irpacynot> [10/7 @ 20:40] (0/0)

In projecting what amounts to fan fiction... <Reverend> [10/5 @ 9:33] (1/1)

yikes, I believe in altruistic behavior for orcs <Arador> [10/5 @ 15:21] (0/0)

females... <Astaldo> [10/5 @ 9:22] (0/0)
Orc nookie? <PhantomS> [10/5 @ 7:19] (1/1)

Dear Lord, please get that image out of my head! (No Text) <Seillib> [10/5 @ 8:46] (0/0)

Indeed ... (includes link) <Demosthenes> [10/4 @ 21:06] (0/0)
Not tonight, dear . . . <Pukel-man> [10/4 @ 17:08] (2/8)

So, they have culture? <irpacynot> [10/4 @ 19:12] (1/2)

absolutely! <Froda> [10/4 @ 20:15] (1/1)

the best description I've heard of them :) (No Text) <Arador> [10/4 @ 21:28] (0/0)

orcs are mysterious creatures <Arador> [10/4 @ 17:19] (1/4)

Doesn't it strongly hint in the Sil . . . <Pukel-man> [10/4 @ 17:37] (1/3)

Yes, their origins are discussed elsewhere <Tauriel> [10/5 @ 3:52] (2/2)

I don't think he ever did settle <Moriel> [10/5 @ 18:28] (0/0)
Check out Morgoths ring for more Orc Info. (No Text) <beren_boy> [10/5 @ 13:38] (0/0)

gandalf and aragorn in moria <Fingofin> [10/4 @ 15:05] (7/17)

yes--sometimes, about some things... <JewelTook> [10/5 @ 11:14] (0/0)
As Aragorn himself explained: <Tar_Minastir> [10/5 @ 9:25] (0/0)
I agree with everybody <Morwen> [10/4 @ 21:24] (1/2)

In the Sil, just about anybody can have foresight <Reverend> [10/5 @ 9:17] (1/1)

But the foresight appears only at crucial moments. <Tar_Minastir> [10/5 @ 9:31] (0/0)

Moria was discussed at the council of Elrond. <Luthien's Mama> [10/4 @ 15:58] (1/2)

there's the real question <Eowyn_Shieldmaiden> [10/4 @ 16:04] (1/1)

I blame Gollum <lumpkin> [10/5 @ 7:51] (0/0)

Also, remember the literary aspect . . . <Pukel-man> [10/4 @ 15:54] (1/4)

I am of this opinion also <Eowyn_Shieldmaiden> [10/4 @ 16:01] (1/3)

Maybe he did, and went anyway? <Pukel-man> [10/4 @ 16:12] (2/2)

I don't think he knew he would return <Kimi> [10/6 @ 1:40] (0/0)
I would bet that <Eowyn_Shieldmaiden> [10/4 @ 16:16] (0/0)

Well.... <beren_boy> [10/4 @ 15:14] (1/2)

ah... everything NZ said as well ;-) (No Text) <beren_boy> [10/4 @ 15:16] (1/1)

To pick up on your point about <NZ Strider> [10/4 @ 15:40] (0/0)

On one level, <NZ Strider> [10/4 @ 15:12] (0/0)

Sauron <Fingofin> [10/4 @ 14:53] (1/1)

Not necessarily. In fact, Sauron <NZ Strider> [10/4 @ 15:21] (0/0)

Chapter 5: A Conspiracy Unmasked -- Summary <Idril Celebrindal> [10/4 @ 14:14] (11/11)

Thanks for stepping in and doing such a great job! (No Text) <Kimi> [10/6 @ 0:12] (0/0)
Thanks! <JewelTook> [10/5 @ 11:16] (0/0)
Nobly undertaken. Honorably achieved. (No Text) <Reverend> [10/5 @ 9:29] (0/0)
Thanks IC :) (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [10/5 @ 7:27] (0/0)
Thanks, Idril! <Morwen> [10/4 @ 21:12] (0/0)
thanx, Idril! (No Text) <Froda> [10/4 @ 20:17] (0/0)
excellent summary and thankyou <Nemain> [10/4 @ 19:39] (0/0)
Thanks and well done Idril <Ataahua> [10/4 @ 18:28] (0/0)
Thank'ee Idril <beren_boy> [10/4 @ 14:38] (0/0)
Thank you! I'm sorry that <NZ Strider> [10/4 @ 14:32] (0/0)
Thanks, Idril! (No Text) <Eledhwen> [10/4 @ 14:15] (0/0)

ents <Fingofin> [10/4 @ 13:59] (2/3)

The Anotated Hobbit does not refer to this.. <Nemain> [10/4 @ 20:00] (0/0)
This is a great subject for speculation! <NZ Strider> [10/4 @ 14:14] (1/1)

Tolkien probably intended ambiguity, but . . . <Pukel-man> [10/4 @ 16:32] (0/0)

Favorite words <sundering_c> [10/4 @ 12:32] (16/27)

Tinuviel, Isildur, Estel, and his word combinations <mallorn-ws> [10/5 @ 18:33] (0/0)
"Ai! Ai!" (No Text) <Tar_Minastir> [10/5 @ 17:00] (1/1)

I was gutted that Legolas didn't get his 'Ai, a Balrog!' line in the movie . . . (No Text) <Pukel-man> [10/5 @ 17:07] (0/0)

Niphredil---I love that (No Text) <Eruviell> [10/5 @ 15:39] (1/2)

I believe that's one of my prescriptions (No Text) <Reverend> [10/6 @ 2:13] (1/1)

LOL!!! (No Text) <Eruviell> [10/6 @ 15:01] (0/0)

Taniquetil <Arador> [10/5 @ 15:24] (0/0)
Alas... <Lindir> [10/5 @ 12:15] (0/0)
oh, so many <PhantomS> [10/5 @ 7:01] (0/0)
I love the word Cuivi�nen <Tauriel> [10/5 @ 3:59] (0/0)
I like Glorfindel and Gildor Inglorion (No Text) <Morwen> [10/4 @ 21:03] (1/1)

Together, 'Gwaihir' and 'Landroval' sound nice . . . (No Text) <Pukel-man> [10/5 @ 5:19] (0/0)

'dwimmerlaik' is a cracker . . . (No Text) <Pukel-man> [10/4 @ 19:47] (2/2)

It's borrowed from a mediaeval Arthurian poem by Layamon, btw. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [10/5 @ 13:58] (0/0)
I've found it a handy <Froda> [10/4 @ 20:20] (0/0)

'Fell' <Seillib> [10/4 @ 19:34] (1/2)

And even better, when Eomer,... <Reverend> [10/5 @ 9:24] (1/1)

I love that part!!! (No Text) <Seillib> [10/7 @ 5:34] (0/0)

Probably Dwarrowdelf and Lothlorien, although <Ataahua> [10/4 @ 18:32] (0/0)
smite :) (No Text) <jadeshadow> [10/4 @ 17:12] (1/2)

oh, and Laurelindorenan <jadeshadow> [10/4 @ 17:18] (1/1)

Ditto to that! <Lottelita> [10/5 @ 18:03] (0/0)

Nay! <Eowyn_Shieldmaiden> [10/4 @ 16:43] (0/0)
"Behold!" <Hama of Rohan> [10/4 @ 14:06] (1/1)

"Behold! <beren_boy> [10/4 @ 14:33] (0/0)

There are so many... <NZ Strider> [10/4 @ 13:35] (0/0)
favorite words..... <Groovicles> [10/4 @ 12:54] (0/0)

Why does Arwen have to choose mortality? <iowaboy> [10/4 @ 12:02] (5/15)

Because she was a child of Elrond. <Tar_Minastir> [10/5 @ 9:50] (0/0)
them's the rules (No Text) <Reverend> [10/5 @ 9:42] (0/0)
But did she get old? <nerdanel50> [10/4 @ 14:32] (1/1)

I don't think she is described... <beren_boy> [10/4 @ 14:56] (0/0)

to follow Aragorn <nerdanel50> [10/4 @ 14:31] (0/0)
She needed to because....... <Groovicles> [10/4 @ 12:25] (3/9)

A few things. <beren_boy> [10/4 @ 14:29] (0/0)
I think it is <Eledhwen> [10/4 @ 13:42] (1/1)

Appendices say that... <PhantomS> [10/5 @ 7:16] (0/0)

Sure, that's a decent reason, <iowaboy> [10/4 @ 12:28] (1/5)

Very true.... <Groovicles> [10/4 @ 12:34] (1/4)

I just find it interesting that most people... <iowaboy> [10/4 @ 12:37] (2/3)

Could she? <Hama of Rohan> [10/4 @ 14:56] (1/1)

Maybe I phrased it wrong... <iowaboy> [10/5 @ 7:34] (0/0)

Thats true, but..... <Groovicles> [10/4 @ 12:57] (0/0)

Was HE there? <Mandu> [10/4 @ 9:44] (7/10)

In addition to what the others have said, <NZ Strider> [10/4 @ 14:24] (0/0)
His lifeforce was tied to the ring ... <Luthien's Mama> [10/4 @ 13:12] (0/0)
He wasn't even an Eye.... <Groovicles> [10/4 @ 12:28] (0/0)
Nope, not there, <SauronLover> [10/4 @ 10:18] (0/0)
No, HE wasn't there. <Weige> [10/4 @ 10:04] (0/0)
He was in Barad-dur. <Inferno> [10/4 @ 9:58] (1/3)

Precisely. <Hama of Rohan> [10/4 @ 10:22] (1/2)

a silly question <Rain Queen> [10/5 @ 0:01] (1/1)

or wore it through the nose? (No Text) <Tar_Minastir> [10/5 @ 9:53] (0/0)

i dont think he was there <S�lmari�n> [10/4 @ 9:49] (0/0)

Lesser Rings - your opinions. <Temujin> [10/4 @ 7:59] (5/13)

Remember that leser rings have stones <Reverend> [10/5 @ 9:08] (0/0)
You could take a humorous approach... <iowaboy> [10/4 @ 11:27] (0/0)
Yes i'm sure they would have lost their power <Groovicles> [10/4 @ 9:20] (1/8)

Unless these lesser rings were not made by Sauron... <iowaboy> [10/4 @ 11:49] (2/7)

Yes of course.... <Groovicles> [10/4 @ 12:23] (0/0)
Who made the Rings? <Hama of Rohan> [10/4 @ 12:08] (1/5)

There and rings, and there are Rings... <iowaboy> [10/4 @ 12:14] (1/4)

Ring Lore unique to Sauron? <Hama of Rohan> [10/4 @ 14:01] (1/3)

When did Elves........ <beren_boy> [10/4 @ 14:07] (1/2)

Qualification <Hama of Rohan> [10/4 @ 15:03] (1/1)

Ahhh......... <beren_boy> [10/4 @ 15:07] (0/0)

I would imagine <Blue Wizard> [10/4 @ 9:01] (0/0)
My opinion.. <Seillib> [10/4 @ 8:54] (0/0)

*is very confused* <BJ> [10/4 @ 7:31] (2/3)

glorfindol <Fingofin> [10/4 @ 13:43] (0/0)
Go read the thread down below <Blue Wizard> [10/4 @ 7:35] (1/1)

Wow, <BJ> [10/4 @ 7:44] (0/0)

Smeagol and why (Story Spoiler - LOTR-Fullstop) <Villordsutch> [10/4 @ 3:51] (5/6)

but if the ring had the power of CHOICE ... <Luthien's Mama> [10/4 @ 13:16] (0/0)
I doubt it was much of a plan by the Ring. <Groovicles> [10/4 @ 12:36] (0/0)
My take on it has always been <Aerlinn> [10/4 @ 7:29] (0/0)
No good answer. <Reverend> [10/4 @ 6:15] (1/1)

Smeagol has... <Villordsutch> [10/4 @ 6:23] (0/0)

I always thought <Seillib> [10/4 @ 5:28] (0/0)

Hungry Trees and Hobbits (Story Spoiler - FOTR) <Villordsutch> [10/4 @ 3:03] (4/9)

But wasn't it a Hobbit named Hamfast <Aerlinn> [10/4 @ 7:55] (1/1)

I believe he said it was as tall as a tree..... <Groovicles> [10/4 @ 9:22] (0/0)

The Entwives <Morwen> [10/4 @ 5:33] (1/2)

Entwives <Villordsutch> [10/4 @ 5:53] (1/1)

Why would you assume that? <Weige> [10/4 @ 10:37] (0/0)

I think not. <Ufthak> [10/4 @ 3:41] (1/1)

Hey Ho! Wonder who the EntWives were then (No Text) <Villordsutch> [10/4 @ 3:49] (0/0)

Old WOMAN Willow???? <Hermione> [10/4 @ 3:34] (1/1)

Ta (No Text) <Villordsutch> [10/4 @ 3:51] (0/0)

Bombadil and Goldberry . . . <Pukel-man> [10/3 @ 20:01] (8/30)

Excuse me, I thought you were kidding. <Reverend> [10/5 @ 11:01] (0/0)
Maybe Tom was... <irpacynot> [10/4 @ 16:22] (0/0)
Where did you get this idea? <iowaboy> [10/4 @ 11:31] (1/11)

The point is not the genealogy, but the inspiration . . . <Pukel-man> [10/4 @ 11:34] (1/10)

Ah ha! <iowaboy> [10/4 @ 11:40] (1/9)

Actually, it was kind of a test . . . <Pukel-man> [10/4 @ 11:58] (1/8)

Sometimes I think we... <iowaboy> [10/4 @ 12:06] (2/7)

May I ask why? <Hama of Rohan> [10/4 @ 14:32] (3/4)

Yes....and no... <iowaboy> [10/5 @ 7:26] (0/0)
Nobody can CHANGE Tolkien's vision . . . <Pukel-man> [10/4 @ 15:46] (1/1)

Exactly my thought.... <iowaboy> [10/5 @ 7:29] (0/0)

Amen. (No Text) <beren_boy> [10/4 @ 15:03] (0/0)

As far as I see it, the point is to share opinions . . . <Pukel-man> [10/4 @ 12:15] (1/1)

Well said, my brother! (No Text) <iowaboy> [10/4 @ 12:25] (0/0)

no way <Groovicles> [10/4 @ 9:24] (0/0)
One problem <Morwen> [10/4 @ 5:30] (1/1)

Just the one . . . ;-) (No Text) <Pukel-man> [10/4 @ 5:42] (0/0)

Well, the sky's blue, which <DownfallenWest> [10/3 @ 21:35] (1/6)

Look . . . <Pukel-man> [10/3 @ 22:14] (5/5)

Oh, I see what you're thinking... <iowaboy> [10/4 @ 11:37] (0/0)
Errrrr................ <beren_boy> [10/4 @ 2:36] (0/0)
Nice theory, but what about.... <Hermione> [10/4 @ 1:51] (0/0)
Laurelin was the younger of the Two Trees <Kimi> [10/4 @ 0:22] (0/0)
Duh...uh... <DownfallenWest> [10/3 @ 22:54] (0/0)

*Throws egg -- low; very low...* (No Text) <NZ Strider> [10/3 @ 21:11] (0/0)
No. (No Text) <Reverend> [10/3 @ 20:43] (1/4)

LOL . . . I said discuss, not dismiss . . . (No Text) <Pukel-man> [10/3 @ 22:26] (3/3)

PLEASE no? (No Text) <Reverend> [10/4 @ 6:01] (0/0)
What is there to discuss? <Ufthak> [10/4 @ 3:37] (0/0)
As discovered in Reading Room <Villordsutch> [10/3 @ 23:34] (0/0)

Chapter 5: A Conspiracy Unmasked -- Into the Old Forest <Idril Celebrindal> [10/3 @ 19:15] (6/9)

Unpredictability of nature as if spirits themselves <mallorn-ws> [10/5 @ 19:04] (0/0)
I have lots of thoughts... but need to wait! <Thevina Finduilas> [10/4 @ 10:01] (0/0)
This works on many levels <Blue Wizard> [10/4 @ 7:34] (0/0)
Foreshadowing later adventures... <Hermione> [10/4 @ 1:30] (0/0)
"But that can only mean going into the Old Forest" <Morwen> [10/3 @ 22:22] (1/2)

I think the original plan was to have Fatty pretend to be Frodo <Ufthak> [10/4 @ 3:34] (1/1)

Well, that makes sense. <Morwen> [10/4 @ 5:12] (0/0)

Toto, we're not in The Shire anymore <Altaira> [10/3 @ 19:44] (1/1)

Do you know, Sam...the beastly tree threw me in! <Galathien> [10/3 @ 20:09] (0/0)

question on saruman and saurons alliance <tenrings> [10/3 @ 18:45] (1/2)

Saruman's hunt for the Ring <Altaira> [10/3 @ 19:28] (1/1)

Good answer! Short and to the point!! (No Text) <Weige> [10/4 @ 10:41] (0/0)

Question on Elvish Powers <Fingon the brave> [10/3 @ 17:34] (2/4)

The Green Books' answer might <NZ Strider> [10/3 @ 21:08] (0/0)
A new UUT. <Reverend> [10/3 @ 21:06] (1/2)

The Vats of light........ <beren_boy> [10/4 @ 2:22] (1/1)

*He-man pose* I Have The Power! <PhantomS> [10/4 @ 6:11] (0/0)

Chapter 5: A Conspiracy Unmasked -- Frodo <Idril Celebrindal> [10/3 @ 14:45] (7/9)

GIldor had it right <Blue Wizard> [10/4 @ 7:57] (0/0)
I don't think he comprehends the danger fully <Kimi> [10/4 @ 0:11] (0/0)
Keep in mind, perhaps <Merryk> [10/3 @ 19:30] (0/0)
He comprehended much more than the others <Altaira> [10/3 @ 18:56] (0/0)
Frodo had to take them. <JewelTook> [10/3 @ 17:35] (1/1)

I agree. All four hobbits were meant to go. <Morwen> [10/3 @ 21:50] (0/0)

I think it's one thing to think you know <Ataahua> [10/3 @ 16:21] (0/0)
If Frodo knew <beren_boy> [10/3 @ 15:02] (1/1)

Shortly before this scene, after the Elves leave <Aerlinn> [10/4 @ 7:52] (0/0)

Chapter 5: A Conspiracy Unmasked -- The Story So Far <Idril Celebrindal> [10/3 @ 14:39] (2/5)

Agreed: transition, but also... <JewelTook> [10/3 @ 17:13] (1/2)

"Hobbitness," loyalty and bravery <Altaira> [10/3 @ 19:06] (1/1)

Last look at the Shire... <cabbage'n'taters> [10/4 @ 7:17] (0/0)

Possibly.... <beren_boy> [10/3 @ 14:50] (1/1)

Yup, transition <Eledhwen> [10/3 @ 15:18] (0/0)

why doesn't Feanor return? <Mister Frodo> [10/3 @ 13:07] (3/11)

Huh?!? <BJ> [10/4 @ 7:25] (1/1)

Read NZ Strider's first post in this thread - it has the answer you're seeking. (No Text) <Ataahua> [10/4 @ 14:24] (0/0)

I doubt he was allowed to, aside from him probably not wanting to. <Groovicles> [10/3 @ 13:53] (1/3)

It is specifically said that he ... <Reverend> [10/3 @ 14:35] (1/2)

the Sil says <Arador> [10/3 @ 15:13] (1/1)

It does, subtly <Kimi> [10/3 @ 23:20] (0/0)

He must not have wanted to return. <NZ Strider> [10/3 @ 13:32] (3/4)

Slight digression from the topic <Morwen> [10/3 @ 21:31] (1/1)

My suspicion (sort of a mini-UUT) <NZ Strider> [10/3 @ 22:55] (0/0)

They may also BE refused... <Watson> [10/3 @ 15:37] (0/0)
Is there... <beren_boy> [10/3 @ 13:52] (0/0)

simple question <buttonboy3> [10/3 @ 12:59] (3/6)

Better simple answer.... <Reverend> [10/3 @ 14:38] (1/1)

Although, in the movie, Legolas calls them both . . . ;-) (No Text) <Pukel-man> [10/3 @ 17:51] (0/0)

The simple answer is <NZ Strider> [10/3 @ 13:21] (0/0)
Simple answer . . . <Pukel-man> [10/3 @ 13:13] (1/2)

a not-so simple question <PhantomS> [10/4 @ 6:17] (1/1)

Orcs and goblins are the same. <Tar_Minastir> [10/5 @ 10:02] (0/0)

pronunciation of names <Astaldo> [10/3 @ 10:35] (2/4)

Very briefly, and dogmatically: <NZ Strider> [10/3 @ 11:10] (1/1)

And a bright light bulb goes on <Aerlinn> [10/4 @ 8:03] (0/0)

Ask and you shall receive. <Blue Wizard> [10/3 @ 11:00] (1/1)

Remember when you use this... <Tauriel> [10/5 @ 4:09] (0/0)

Q. Why was there no peace/healing for Miriel... <Nemain> [10/3 @ 8:03] (2/9)

A couple of thoughts <Thevina Finduilas> [10/3 @ 9:11] (0/0)
My understanding is that.... <Reverend> [10/3 @ 8:26] (1/7)

Interesting. This rasies an entirely unrelated question for me <Inferno> [10/3 @ 8:31] (2/6)

Tolkien did say that Elven women *were* diminished when <NZ Strider> [10/3 @ 10:46] (1/4)

So Feanor having 7 sons would be the... <Patty> [10/3 @ 14:03] (3/3)

7 sons, yeah but.. <PhantomS> [10/4 @ 6:20] (0/0)
Absolutely. Nerdanel must have been exceptional. <Kimi> [10/3 @ 23:00] (0/0)
We are told that 7 was the record. (No Text) <Reverend> [10/3 @ 14:16] (0/0)

*Shrug* <Reverend> [10/3 @ 8:46] (0/0)

Orcs and lifespan <StormCrowTheGrey> [10/3 @ 1:11] (2/25)

Let's pretend you're Morgoth and Middle Earth is real... <iowaboy> [10/3 @ 16:10] (1/2)

The one race which Tolkien <NZ Strider> [10/3 @ 22:52] (1/1)

As far as we know, yes... <iowaboy> [10/4 @ 11:23] (0/0)

This is a problem. <NZ Strider> [10/3 @ 1:36] (4/21)

I have also seen it contended <Blue Wizard> [10/3 @ 6:48] (2/4)

Why not? On the other hand, <NZ Strider> [10/3 @ 11:29] (1/2)

If 3000, why not 6000 indeed <Blue Wizard> [10/3 @ 12:40] (1/1)

Agree; this is probably one of several passages <NZ Strider> [10/3 @ 13:27] (0/0)

If Orcs from Beleriand.... <Reverend> [10/3 @ 8:18] (0/0)

I think those two facts can be easily brought together <Ufthak> [10/3 @ 4:11] (1/11)

I'd take a similar line. However, the question <NZ Strider> [10/3 @ 10:57] (1/10)

Speaking as an orc <Ufthak> [10/3 @ 11:05] (1/9)

In his final essay on Orcs <NZ Strider> [10/3 @ 11:25] (1/8)

The problem being... <Reverend> [10/3 @ 14:50] (3/7)

Treatment of Orcs. <Stanislaus Bocian> [10/4 @ 7:49] (1/1)

First, good to see you again! You've not <NZ Strider> [10/4 @ 14:05] (0/0)

It's a strain, but I'd like to make much <NZ Strider> [10/3 @ 22:47] (1/1)

Oh I agree. <Reverend> [10/4 @ 6:00] (0/0)

Well.... <beren_boy> [10/3 @ 15:34] (1/2)

What happens when... <Reverend> [10/3 @ 20:37] (1/1)

I see what your saying <beren_boy> [10/4 @ 1:59] (0/0)

A generational thing, perhaps <PhantomS> [10/3 @ 3:06] (1/2)

I see it pretty much the same; <NZ Strider> [10/3 @ 11:00] (1/1)

Well... <PhantomS> [10/4 @ 6:28] (0/0)

As always excellent, and considered. I knew it didn't sit too well. Still an excellent Chapter :-) (No Text) <StormCrowTheGrey> [10/3 @ 2:05] (0/0)

Chapter 5: A Conspiracy Unmasked -- The Conspirators <Idril Celebrindal> [10/2 @ 19:56] (5/12)

oh boy, I get to repeat <Annael> [10/3 @ 12:26] (2/2)

Not only do I agree, but... <JewelTook> [10/3 @ 19:22] (0/0)
Ah........ <beren_boy> [10/3 @ 13:34] (0/0)

In addition <Eledhwen> [10/3 @ 3:42] (0/0)
Take those who are willing... <Silverlode> [10/3 @ 2:05] (3/5)

I have often wondered <Eowyn_Shieldmaiden> [10/3 @ 9:15] (0/0)
what you (all) said! <notlost> [10/3 @ 6:29] (0/0)
Fatty grows (and shrinks) in his own way <Kimi> [10/3 @ 2:38] (1/2)

I'd forgotten that! <Silverlode> [10/3 @ 2:57] (1/1)

They also serve, those who sit and wait <Blue Wizard> [10/3 @ 6:01] (0/0)

They are brave and faithful friends <Morwen> [10/2 @ 22:32] (0/0)
It tells us at least that they.... <Reverend> [10/2 @ 20:17] (0/0)

Chapter 5: A Conspiracy Unmasked -- Bath time! <Idril Celebrindal> [10/2 @ 19:39] (11/17)

bathtubs would be <nerdanel50> [10/3 @ 17:46] (1/2)

That's the kind of tub I was thinking of <Morwen> [10/3 @ 20:31] (1/1)

much less water! <cabbage'n'taters> [10/4 @ 7:13] (0/0)

One thing I'd like to mention. <Inferno> [10/3 @ 8:55] (1/1)

All Fatty had to probably do... <beren_boy> [10/3 @ 13:20] (0/0)

I have always liked... <notlost> [10/3 @ 6:34] (0/0)
I think knew this. In fact, until fairly recently, <NZ Strider> [10/3 @ 1:56] (1/1)

it was like that <Eowyn_Shieldmaiden> [10/3 @ 9:21] (0/0)

I envision... <Silverlode> [10/3 @ 1:39] (0/0)
I don't think they would have had <Kimi> [10/3 @ 1:14] (0/0)
A hobbit bath takes less water. (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [10/2 @ 23:29] (1/1)

...and any proper Hobbit house or hole would have a HUGE stove (No Text) <Blue Wizard> [10/3 @ 5:26] (0/0)

I don't think they had running water <Morwen> [10/2 @ 22:18] (0/0)
Maybe that was the only way <Galathien> [10/2 @ 21:27] (0/0)
I think he knew exactaly how much trouble... <Reverend> [10/2 @ 20:10] (1/1)

oh definitely a woodstove is better <Annael> [10/3 @ 8:03] (0/0)

heating bathwater can be done <Lothirienne> [10/2 @ 20:01] (0/0)

We need to track Frodo's Dreams.... <Reverend> [10/2 @ 19:18] (7/22)

I've often wondered if... <beren_boy> [10/3 @ 14:17] (0/0)
Many important things here, but just one brief point: <NZ Strider> [10/3 @ 10:53] (1/1)

Great Milton ref... <notlost> [10/3 @ 13:23] (0/0)

What dreams may come.... <notlost> [10/3 @ 7:16] (1/2)

Gee I wish you'd read the Silmarillion <Reverend> [10/3 @ 7:53] (1/1)

Ulmo(st) <notlost> [10/3 @ 13:18] (0/0)

Sheer speculation <Kimi> [10/3 @ 2:28] (1/6)

One more thing: <Kimi> [10/3 @ 2:35] (1/5)

So, why did Tolkien include this scene in the book? (No Text) <Reverend> [10/3 @ 7:55] (1/4)

More speculation <Kimi> [10/3 @ 11:43] (1/3)

Good, good, keep going! <Reverend> [10/3 @ 12:29] (1/2)

I showed you mine, you show me yours <Kimi> [10/3 @ 22:27] (1/1)

Okay. <Reverend> [10/4 @ 5:48] (0/0)

Speculation and theories... <Silverlode> [10/3 @ 1:32] (1/1)

Does any of this tell us anything we need to know? (No Text) <Reverend> [10/3 @ 7:57] (0/0)

My UUI (Utterly Unsupported Interpretation) <Morwen> [10/2 @ 22:06] (1/3)

there's another tower signifigant.... <Reverend> [10/3 @ 8:11] (1/2)

Mmm...lovely pic <Morwen> [10/3 @ 20:15] (1/1)

It's where... <Reverend> [10/3 @ 20:42] (0/0)

Aren't all of Frodo's other dreams . . . <Pukel-man> [10/2 @ 19:24] (1/2)

No fair. I asked first. <Reverend> [10/2 @ 19:32] (1/1)

They come from Tolkien. :-) (No Text) <notlost> [10/3 @ 6:37] (0/0)

Chapter 5: A Conspiracy Unmasked -- Crossings <Idril Celebrindal> [10/2 @ 19:14] (4/8)

There does seem to be a transition <Morwen> [10/2 @ 21:47] (1/1)

I suppose that it is also symbolic <Blue Wizard> [10/3 @ 5:36] (0/0)

I tend to think that JRRT <Galathien> [10/2 @ 21:08] (0/0)
Tolkien is EXPLICITLY using the symbolism .... <Reverend> [10/2 @ 19:30] (2/2)

Hey, now... <notlost> [10/3 @ 11:27] (0/0)
*chuckle* -- As the man said, sometimes <NZ Strider> [10/3 @ 1:38] (0/0)

... And one more thing: <Idril Celebrindal> [10/2 @ 19:21] (1/1)

The people of Marish are Stoors... <Reverend> [10/2 @ 19:33] (0/0)

A Conspiracy Unmasked-- a general sort of question <Inferno> [10/2 @ 18:29] (4/5)

Frodo did a lot of work <nerdanel50> [10/3 @ 14:43] (0/0)
Despite the "indistinguishable back-up Hobbit" jokes, <NZ Strider> [10/3 @ 1:51] (0/0)
I think that Frodo <Morwen> [10/2 @ 21:11] (1/1)

i agree... <niennatears> [10/3 @ 12:23] (0/0)

Conspirators did more than the conspiree... <iowaboy> [10/2 @ 18:38] (0/0)

Failing the appearance of either <Inferno> [10/2 @ 18:27] (1/1)

Moving is SUCH fun... <notlost> [10/3 @ 10:17] (0/0)

Witch-king question. <cabbage'n'taters> [10/2 @ 11:36] (2/3)

It was doing the Springle-Ring nearby. (No Text) <Ufthak> [10/2 @ 12:45] (0/0)
The flying steed <NZ Strider> [10/2 @ 11:44] (1/1)

makes sense :) (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [10/2 @ 12:31] (0/0)

Celeborn? <Mela> [10/2 @ 11:30] (2/11)

Just the reference: <NZ Strider> [10/2 @ 11:40] (1/8)

Like Ataahua and NZ-S said <Blue Wizard> [10/2 @ 11:58] (1/7)

I wonder whether the Prologue to the First Edition <Tar_Minastir> [10/2 @ 12:15] (1/6)

As origionally written.... <Reverend> [10/2 @ 13:01] (2/5)

He seems to have changed his mind <NZ Strider> [10/2 @ 13:32] (1/1)

Avari + Noldor = splatter <wntrmute> [10/2 @ 19:54] (0/0)

Isn't there a Letter? <Hama of Rohan> [10/2 @ 13:29] (1/2)

It's Letter, Nr. 154, p. 198. <NZ Strider> [10/2 @ 14:00] (1/1)

Thank you! (No Text) <Hama of Rohan> [10/2 @ 14:02] (0/0)

It's a case of 'pick the story that you like'. <Ataahua> [10/2 @ 11:34] (1/1)

Thanks, everybody! (No Text) <Mela> [10/4 @ 5:26] (0/0)

Maybe this is a dumb question but... <Murmuran> [10/2 @ 8:10] (7/16)

The Hobbits in the tent <Aerlinn> [10/4 @ 7:18] (0/0)
that's just at the special family dinner <Annael> [10/2 @ 9:53] (2/7)

Well, apparently not. . . <Tar_Minastir> [10/2 @ 12:04] (1/2)

My impression is that the underlining is limited to the 144 <Blue Wizard> [10/2 @ 13:10] (1/1)

Does the 144 include Bilbo? <beren_boy> [10/2 @ 15:11] (0/0)

Which raises the question: <Curious> [10/2 @ 9:59] (1/3)

Read the Books! <Blue Wizard> [10/2 @ 10:24] (1/2)

Thanks. <Curious> [10/2 @ 10:42] (1/1)

"Odd folk" <Silverlode> [10/3 @ 0:31] (0/0)

Were they even invited? <Blue Wizard> [10/2 @ 8:26] (2/2)

the class thing evades us sometimes <niennatears> [10/3 @ 12:33] (0/0)
You are right... <cabbage'n'taters> [10/2 @ 8:33] (0/0)

The Speech <Inferno> [10/2 @ 8:25] (0/0)
they are no doubt serving the drinks... <Reverend> [10/2 @ 8:25] (0/0)
I may be a ... <Luthien's Mama> [10/2 @ 8:24] (0/0)
Bilbo's a snob <huorn> [10/2 @ 8:23] (0/0)

Revisiting the repeated themes disucssion (hopefully coherently) <Inferno> [10/2 @ 8:05] (6/19)

The Descent into the Underworld... <Nemain> [10/2 @ 17:42] (1/3)

Although... <beren_boy> [10/2 @ 17:46] (1/2)

yes, agree... <Nemain> [10/2 @ 17:52] (1/1)

Hhhhmmmm........... <beren_boy> [10/2 @ 17:59] (0/0)

Another contribution: Liminality at the end of a section or book <NZ Strider> [10/2 @ 14:04] (1/3)

Hey, now... <notlost> [10/2 @ 14:24] (1/2)

Sorry 'bout that! <NZ Strider> [10/2 @ 14:31] (1/1)

Uh, oh... <notlost> [10/2 @ 19:54] (0/0)

A tiny bit OT..... but...... <beren_boy> [10/2 @ 14:04] (1/6)

I would say that a distinction <NZ Strider> [10/2 @ 14:17] (1/5)

lol.... this is why...... <beren_boy> [10/2 @ 14:32] (1/4)

Hey, don't worry! Your <NZ Strider> [10/2 @ 14:43] (1/3)

About the Latin..... <beren_boy> [10/2 @ 14:54] (2/2)

OT Medieval Latin is great fun. <Lacrimae Rerum> [10/2 @ 15:17] (0/0)
Good luck at university! (No Text) <NZ Strider> [10/2 @ 14:55] (0/0)

I miss the best discussions... <notlost> [10/2 @ 13:58] (1/1)

I like your distinction <Curious> [10/2 @ 15:59] (0/0)

Let's take a specific case, and go through it step by step <NZ Strider> [10/2 @ 11:10] (0/0)
As you say, <Curious> [10/2 @ 8:51] (0/0)

The Fall of Gondolin question <Lindir> [10/2 @ 7:14] (3/4)

Legolas in Fall of Gondolin? <BJ> [10/4 @ 7:41] (0/0)
the movie people would tell us.... <Reverend> [10/2 @ 7:43] (1/1)

I agree <Blue Wizard> [10/2 @ 8:16] (0/0)

The answer is in The Peoples of Middle-earth (The History of Middle-earth Vol. 12): XIII Last Writings, Glorfindel. <Blue Wizard> [10/2 @ 7:37] (0/0)

My questions re "A Conspiracy Unmasked," Part 2: Money. <Curious> [10/2 @ 7:00] (7/22)

It may also be that Tolkien, like many of his peers, <Leto> [10/2 @ 18:13] (0/0)
Re Tolkien's vagueness about money generally. <Tar_Minastir> [10/2 @ 12:53] (2/6)

The silver pennies <Blue Wizard> [10/2 @ 13:41] (1/1)

Naw, it's Bill Ferny <Curious> [10/2 @ 13:54] (0/0)

The Deed of Paksenarrion, <Curious> [10/2 @ 13:08] (2/3)

Although <beren_boy> [10/2 @ 13:36] (0/0)
Thanks for the recommendation. <Tar_Minastir> [10/2 @ 13:15] (1/1)

Tolkien liked <Curious> [10/2 @ 13:52] (0/0)

Interestingly, in the initial drafts of FoTR... <Reverend> [10/2 @ 10:51] (1/1)

My... <notlost> [10/2 @ 14:09] (0/0)

Frodo's wealth <Morwen> [10/2 @ 9:12] (1/2)

That's pretty much <Curious> [10/2 @ 9:37] (1/1)

Then how would she attack the ruffian? :) (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [10/2 @ 11:17] (0/0)

money in LOTR... <cabbage'n'taters> [10/2 @ 8:25] (2/5)

There is one other mention that I can think of <Blue Wizard> [10/2 @ 14:03] (1/1)

good one :) (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [10/2 @ 23:23] (0/0)

the missing economic dimension <Froda> [10/2 @ 9:41] (1/2)

Systematically repressed <Curious> [10/2 @ 9:55] (1/1)

yes, I agree... <Froda> [10/2 @ 10:15] (0/0)

Here we have to speculate. <Reverend> [10/2 @ 7:40] (1/1)

Folco later founded an energy company on the West Coast. (No Text) <Tar_Minastir> [10/2 @ 12:27] (0/0)

I don't think there was much left over <huorn> [10/2 @ 7:36] (0/0)

My questions about "A Conspiracy Unmasked," Part 1: Did Merry Lie? <Curious> [10/2 @ 6:55] (7/17)

Sam dried up <Anfauglir> [10/2 @ 20:29] (0/0)
Perhaps Gandalf knew... <Nemain> [10/2 @ 18:18] (0/0)
I do agree <JewelTook> [10/2 @ 11:29] (1/1)

That's <Curious> [10/2 @ 12:34] (0/0)

What Merry knew <Morwen> [10/2 @ 8:58] (2/2)

I think your comment assumes <Leto> [10/2 @ 18:08] (0/0)
A nice middle ground. <Curious> [10/2 @ 9:11] (0/0)

That loyalty > obedience <cabbage'n'taters> [10/2 @ 8:14] (1/1)

Sam does <Curious> [10/2 @ 8:28] (0/0)

No. Tolkien screwed up. <Blue Wizard> [10/2 @ 7:46] (1/1)

I just <Curious> [10/2 @ 8:11] (0/0)

I fear that this is too deep for me. <Reverend> [10/2 @ 7:33] (1/5)

How about taking Frodo at face value? <Curious> [10/2 @ 8:16] (1/4)

OK, how about this... <Hermione> [10/2 @ 8:27] (2/3)

As I said to Morwen, <Curious> [10/2 @ 9:25] (0/0)
very convincing! but <Froda> [10/2 @ 9:20] (1/1)

Process of elimination: what else did Bilbo have that there could be all the fuss about? (No Text) <Hermione> [10/3 @ 0:56] (0/0)

Late ingredient to the "Frodo Using the One Ring" stew. <Hama of Rohan> [10/1 @ 20:14] (3/6)

a bluff? <huorn> [10/2 @ 7:41] (1/1)

Yes a bluff, but I think Frodo knows. <Hama of Rohan> [10/2 @ 8:22] (0/0)

step by step...little by little... <Froda> [10/2 @ 5:06] (1/1)

OK, but..... <beren_boy> [10/2 @ 14:50] (0/0)

Yes <Silverlode> [10/1 @ 22:02] (1/1)

I think we agree on this. <Hama of Rohan> [10/2 @ 7:39] (0/0)

To Lady Aredhel. <Curious> [10/1 @ 19:19] (3/3)

Why is it that I have this image of Mr. Creosote? <Blue Wizard> [10/2 @ 6:18] (0/0)
sure, do that! <Froda> [10/2 @ 5:09] (0/0)
Good to see you're not taking this too seriously, Curious (No Text) <Ufthak> [10/2 @ 4:45] (0/0)

please someone answer this: <Bboy486> [10/1 @ 18:12] (3/3)

It is one of a series... <El Scrocho> [10/2 @ 6:22] (0/0)
It's a book... <Silverlode> [10/1 @ 18:19] (0/0)
Some people ask why Morgoth.... <Reverend> [10/1 @ 18:16] (0/0)

Narn i hin Hurin Questions <Diamond_of_Long_Cleave> [10/1 @ 17:09] (4/18)

I'm still a little confused... <Diamond_of_Long_Cleave> [10/2 @ 16:16] (3/4)

Turin's Doom... <beren_boy> [10/2 @ 17:16] (0/0)
My own belief.... <Reverend> [10/2 @ 17:07] (1/1)

We think alike on this, which <Curious> [10/2 @ 17:22] (0/0)

Turin's doom <Curious> [10/2 @ 17:06] (0/0)

Thank you so much! (No Text) <Diamond_of_Long_Cleave> [10/2 @ 16:03] (0/0)
IMHO of Turin <Arador> [10/1 @ 17:34] (0/0)
Ah, more of my favorite stuff! <Reverend> [10/1 @ 17:31] (3/10)

Turin, Aragorn, and Tuor. <Curious> [10/1 @ 19:06] (2/7)

It was I. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [10/1 @ 20:26] (2/4)

Let's just... <Caleniel> [10/2 @ 0:07] (0/0)
Wasn't <Curious> [10/1 @ 20:42] (1/2)

I think so. I had been <NZ Strider> [10/1 @ 20:56] (1/1)

I yield all claim... <Reverend> [10/2 @ 5:23] (0/0)

As I recall... <Reverend> [10/1 @ 19:52] (1/1)

OK, unless NZ Strider <Curious> [10/1 @ 20:19] (0/0)

why would it have tidied things up? <Arador> [10/1 @ 17:49] (0/0)
By the way... <Reverend> [10/1 @ 17:37] (0/0)

Aman? <irpacynot> [10/1 @ 16:58] (1/2)

The Seas are Bent. <Reverend> [10/1 @ 17:07] (1/1)

That is cool! <irpacynot> [10/1 @ 17:14] (0/0)

Note on the Baggins estate. <Reverend> [10/1 @ 16:41] (3/4)

Either him or his in-laws... <JewelTook> [10/1 @ 19:08] (0/0)
Not necessarily... <Silverlode> [10/1 @ 18:06] (1/1)

What she said <Kimi> [10/2 @ 1:09] (0/0)

Yeah, and gardeners <Mandu> [10/1 @ 17:33] (0/0)

Arwen's Story <Luthien's Mama> [10/1 @ 15:53] (2/16)

Sorry, without her man, her life had no meaning. (No Text) <Reverend> [10/1 @ 18:47] (4/11)

That's one of my favs... <notlost> [10/3 @ 6:22] (0/0)
I agree with Reverend <Galathien> [10/1 @ 19:57] (1/7)

That was a joke. <Reverend> [10/1 @ 20:11] (2/6)

That's an interesting idea. <Morwen> [10/1 @ 20:48] (1/2)

Aragorn happened .... <Reverend> [10/2 @ 6:13] (1/1)

*chuckle* <Nightfall> [10/2 @ 14:05] (0/0)

Why had Tolkien never written her story, <Galathien> [10/1 @ 20:35] (1/2)

Maybe he just didn't get around to it <Caleniel> [10/2 @ 2:36] (1/1)

I think you've hit the mark... <Nimrodel > [10/2 @ 4:40] (0/0)

*pfft* <Arador> [10/1 @ 19:16] (0/0)
Hey! Come over here and say that ! <JewelTook> [10/1 @ 19:13] (0/0)

Do you mean the Tale of Aragorn and Arwen? <Arador> [10/1 @ 16:05] (1/3)

so we don't know what happened before? <Luthien's Mama> [10/1 @ 19:00] (1/2)

If it's that important to you... <Nimrodel > [10/1 @ 19:11] (1/1)

Once upon a time there was a little elf named, Arwen ... (No Text) <Luthien's Mama> [10/2 @ 5:41] (0/0)

trivia <buttonboy3> [10/1 @ 15:53] (1/3)

Gimli son of Gloin <Arador> [10/1 @ 16:02] (2/2)

thanks <buttonboy3> [10/1 @ 16:04] (0/0)
thanks,� sorry (No Text) <buttonboy3> [10/1 @ 16:04] (0/0)

I never.... <cabbage'n'taters> [10/1 @ 15:37] (2/3)

Your message is all zeroes. (No Text) <Kimi> [10/2 @ 0:55] (0/0)
huh?? (No Text) <Eruviell> [10/1 @ 15:50] (1/1)

When did he have time? (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [10/1 @ 22:03] (0/0)

Can someone check my math? <Curious> [10/1 @ 14:15] (11/42)

I once did this for myself... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [10/2 @ 11:28] (0/0)
OK - here are the *final* figures <Blue Wizard> [10/2 @ 5:55] (1/1)

Interesting <Curious> [10/2 @ 7:04] (0/0)

Oh wow. I'm not worthy either. :0 <Galathien> [10/1 @ 21:48] (0/0)
This made my head hurt... <NZ Strider> [10/1 @ 21:39] (0/0)
I'M NOT WORTHY!!! <Celanthriel> [10/1 @ 21:05] (0/0)
You know what I think? <Nimrodel > [10/1 @ 19:14] (0/0)
there is a website somewhere .... <Reverend> [10/1 @ 15:51] (1/2)

That worries me... <Celandine Brandybuck> [10/1 @ 17:32] (1/1)

yes, I have to say <Annael> [10/2 @ 6:17] (0/0)

just to be an idiot <buttonboy3> [10/1 @ 15:36] (3/4)

Ah, but the probability of that... <Caleniel> [10/2 @ 5:45] (1/1)

I was wondering <Curious> [10/2 @ 5:53] (0/0)

...for an idiot�� ;) (No Text) <sundering_c> [10/1 @ 15:44] (0/0)
Excellent point. (No Text) <Curious> [10/1 @ 15:41] (0/0)

Has Luthien ever <sundering_c> [10/1 @ 15:16] (1/3)

That is a good question. <Curious> [10/1 @ 15:33] (2/2)

but what of the light of the trees... <niennatears> [10/2 @ 13:01] (0/0)
she did drive off that wolf Charcharoth <Arador> [10/1 @ 16:11] (0/0)

You're being terribly imprecise there, Curious <Blue Wizard> [10/1 @ 14:35] (1/10)

Ah, but <Inferno> [10/1 @ 14:41] (2/9)

Yes, that counts Thingol as Calaquendi Teleri <Blue Wizard> [10/1 @ 14:49] (0/0)
Addendum <Inferno> [10/1 @ 14:42] (1/7)

*ears turning red with embarassment* Of course! <Blue Wizard> [10/1 @ 14:51] (1/6)

I believe that it is 1/16 Beor and 1/8 Hador <Blue Wizard> [10/1 @ 16:26] (2/5)

Oh, and. <Inferno> [10/1 @ 16:40] (1/2)

Oh crap! <Blue Wizard> [10/1 @ 16:47] (1/1)

I kept it simple! <Curious> [10/1 @ 16:51] (0/0)