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reading Hobbit <rangers rule> [4/30 @ 20:25] (3/11)

There's a schedule (link inside) <Altaira> [4/30 @ 22:05] (2/8)

thanks <rangers rule> [5/1 @ 0:17] (1/1)

I expect that the Hobbit will be next. <Golfimbul> [5/1 @ 7:30] (0/0)

pssst how do we contact Inferno? (No Text) <hatster> [4/30 @ 22:14] (2/5)

You might <lumpkin> [4/30 @ 23:21] (1/3)

Exactly <Altaira> [5/1 @ 0:27] (1/2)

thanks... <drogo_drogo> [5/1 @ 7:00] (1/1)

thanks muchly, all! (No Text) <hatster> [5/1 @ 7:37] (0/0)

psst. . .hatster <WhiteAslan> [4/30 @ 22:17] (0/0)

generally speaking <Ehtemir> [4/30 @ 21:40] (0/0)
Anyone can start a discussion regarding Tolkien's writing. (No Text) <WhiteAslan> [4/30 @ 20:33] (0/0)

The Voice of Saruman # 9: Gibbets and Crows <lumpkin> [4/30 @ 13:26] (9/14)

Theoden's not such bad orator himself! <Kimi> [5/1 @ 1:02] (0/0)
Oh, how I loved reading this part out loud! <Kendig> [4/30 @ 23:12] (1/4)

Spot on with "Mouth of Saruman" <lumpkin> [4/30 @ 23:35] (2/3)

I read "Lord of the Rings" aloud to my little sister <Kendig> [5/1 @ 6:14] (1/1)

just because no one's entirely evil <Doorwarden of Theoden> [5/1 @ 10:09] (0/0)

Regret, yes. Remorse? <Kimi> [5/1 @ 5:57] (0/0)

my thoughts... <wajeff> [4/30 @ 22:01] (1/1)

nice point on the use of "peace" <drogo_drogo> [4/30 @ 23:00] (0/0)

I love this part! <Elwen> [4/30 @ 18:15] (0/0)
Saurman's temper <drogo_drogo> [4/30 @ 17:41] (0/0)
I never thought <Green Rider> [4/30 @ 15:25] (0/0)
Saruman's losing control <Eledhwen> [4/30 @ 15:20] (0/0)
One of my favorite chapters. <sherlock> [4/30 @ 14:28] (0/0)
one of the best parts! <Doorwarden of Theoden> [4/30 @ 14:19] (0/0)

The Voice of Saruman #8: Theoden’s Response <lumpkin> [4/30 @ 13:25] (5/9)

my additions to this most worthy of discussions... <wajeff> [4/30 @ 21:50] (2/2)

Saruman=Iraqi Information Minister <patric44> [5/1 @ 1:31] (0/0)
or we can discuss it now... <lumpkin> [4/30 @ 23:09] (0/0)

Theoden regaining his composure <drogo_drogo> [4/30 @ 17:44] (0/0)
Moral support <Morwen> [4/30 @ 16:54] (0/0)
My thoughts. <Curious> [4/30 @ 15:07] (1/1)

Real world applicability <Merryk> [4/30 @ 23:25] (0/0)

connection of good <Doorwarden of Theoden> [4/30 @ 14:28] (1/1)

moral and spiritual brotherhood <gullygilly> [4/30 @ 18:19] (0/0)

The Voice of Saruman #7 Theoden’s Parley With Saruman <lumpkin> [4/30 @ 13:24] (8/8)

A few thoughts <Thorondun > [5/1 @ 10:22] (0/0)
my ruminations... <wajeff> [4/30 @ 21:44] (0/0)
I'll huff and I'll puff and I'll... <gullygilly> [4/30 @ 17:54] (0/0)
the parley <drogo_drogo> [4/30 @ 17:46] (0/0)
Answers <Morwen> [4/30 @ 16:28] (0/0)
He wants out! <Matthew/Ugluk> [4/30 @ 15:34] (0/0)
In his heart ... <Eledhwen> [4/30 @ 15:17] (0/0)
thoughts <Doorwarden of Theoden> [4/30 @ 13:53] (0/0)

What happened to Beleriand? <Galdor Ringeril> [4/30 @ 10:36] (2/2)

It went away. <Reverend> [4/30 @ 10:44] (0/0)
Have you finished the Sil? <Attercop> [4/30 @ 10:42] (0/0)

Cirith Ungol <Galdor Ringeril> [4/30 @ 10:34] (1/1)

the tunnel <Brockomir> [4/30 @ 18:16] (0/0)

Sauroman and the Nazgul <kodax> [4/30 @ 3:23] (7/7)

My opinion.. <JTelcontar> [4/30 @ 23:35] (0/0)
hmmm... <Brockomir> [4/30 @ 18:29] (0/0)
Don't get me started on Weathertop. <Curious> [4/30 @ 13:42] (0/0)
My theory... <Reverend> [4/30 @ 11:22] (0/0)
the Nazgul <PhantomS> [4/30 @ 8:50] (0/0)
Nazgul <kodax> [4/30 @ 4:34] (0/0)
Not quite sure I understand <Thorondun > [4/30 @ 4:07] (0/0)

Ages? <SamTheGardner> [4/29 @ 19:52] (2/5)

basically the fall of a Dark Lord <drogo_drogo> [4/29 @ 22:16] (1/3)

6th or 7th age? <SamTheGardner> [4/29 @ 22:56] (2/2)

follow-up <drogo_drogo> [4/30 @ 6:54] (0/0)
Well, ME is supposed. . . <WhiteAslan> [4/29 @ 23:03] (0/0)

I think i has something to do with. . . <WhiteAslan> [4/29 @ 19:59] (0/0)

Gondorian Language Question <Cressida> [4/29 @ 16:24] (1/12)

Westron and Adûnaic are closely related. <Curious> [4/29 @ 16:55] (1/11)

The other dialect is mentioned... <Cressida> [4/29 @ 17:27] (1/10)

Gondorian place names and titles <Curious> [4/29 @ 18:08] (1/9)

Well, I found a partial answer... <Cressida> [4/29 @ 19:52] (2/8)

The Dunedain of the South and Sindarin <PhantomS> [5/1 @ 10:37] (1/2)

Boromir's Linguistic Skills <Cressida> [5/1 @ 22:27] (1/1)

His Stewrdship <PhantomS> [5/2 @ 9:30] (0/0)

Latin, More or Less <Ostadan> [4/30 @ 11:26] (2/4)

Some interesting differences, though... <Cressida> [4/30 @ 15:32] (2/2)

Thoughts. <Curious> [4/30 @ 17:32] (0/0)
I do not think that Frodo <Green Rider> [4/30 @ 15:42] (0/0)

Great question. I'm at work <Princess of Geekland> [4/30 @ 13:12] (0/0)

The Voice of Saruman #6 Man of Skill <lumpkin> [4/29 @ 11:47] (6/11)

my two cents worth... <wajeff> [4/29 @ 20:40] (0/0)
(LOL for Reverend) And my thoughts <PhantomS> [4/29 @ 14:46] (1/2)

One comment. <Curious> [4/29 @ 16:09] (1/1)

further comment <Brockomir> [4/30 @ 18:38] (0/0)

Gandalf was a spiritual humanist. <Curious> [4/29 @ 14:36] (1/1)

to add... <Brockomir> [4/30 @ 18:33] (0/0)

Sauron was also called 'Thu' <Reverend> [4/29 @ 13:43] (1/2)

Hey! <Reverend> [4/29 @ 13:50] (1/1)

Evidence. <Reverend> [4/30 @ 10:46] (0/0)

Saruman has made ... <Eledhwen> [4/29 @ 13:30] (0/0)
craftsmen vs. builder of bridges <drogo_drogo> [4/29 @ 13:10] (0/0)

The Voice of Saruman #5 Even the Wise Were Deceived <lumpkin> [4/29 @ 11:40] (8/18)

Gandalf was in denial... <Golfimbul> [5/1 @ 7:50] (0/0)
my thoughts... <wajeff> [4/29 @ 20:28] (1/1)

your point #2 <Merryk> [4/29 @ 23:34] (0/0)

Saruman the sociopath <gullygilly> [4/29 @ 20:01] (1/2)

An interesting twist.. <lumpkin> [4/30 @ 14:16] (1/1)

Thanks... <gullygilly> [4/30 @ 18:40] (0/0)

Remember Elrond's childhood! <Curious> [4/29 @ 14:26] (1/7)

About Gondor <PhantomS> [4/29 @ 14:55] (3/6)

I agree <kodax> [4/30 @ 2:35] (1/1)

As far as we know. (No Text) <Curious> [4/30 @ 13:24] (0/0)

I have often wondered... <Reverend> [4/29 @ 19:18] (1/1)

interesting point <wajeff> [4/29 @ 20:44] (0/0)

Was that policy? Or <Curious> [4/29 @ 15:29] (1/1)

Tete a tete. <PhantomS> [4/30 @ 9:03] (0/0)

He seems to have been successful... <Reverend> [4/29 @ 13:31] (0/0)
professional rivalry and different plans of action <drogo_drogo> [4/29 @ 13:02] (0/0)
I don't think <Doorwarden of Theoden> [4/29 @ 12:20] (0/0)
Maybe.... <iamleia2> [4/29 @ 12:05] (0/0)

The Voice of Saruman #4: Boy Do I Want This Guy On My Debate Team <lumpkin> [4/29 @ 11:37] (11/14)

good q's <Brockomir> [4/30 @ 18:44] (0/0)
Beguiling <Kimi> [4/30 @ 3:13] (0/0)
I love that description <Altaira> [4/30 @ 1:06] (0/0)
Saruman's tactics <Morwen> [4/29 @ 22:12] (0/0)
my thoughts... <wajeff> [4/29 @ 20:19] (0/0)
Being unable to hear this melodious voice... <erather> [4/29 @ 17:49] (1/1)

Individually, his speeches can be pretty convincing... <aragonvaar> [4/29 @ 21:47] (0/0)

I would call his voice "enchanting." <Curious> [4/29 @ 14:08] (0/0)
I am reminded of <gullygilly> [4/29 @ 13:53] (0/0)
Mesmerising and charismatic <Eledhwen> [4/29 @ 13:26] (0/0)
Very tough... <Reverend> [4/29 @ 13:21] (1/1)

Concering Saruman's Ring <Brown Radagast> [5/1 @ 22:30] (0/0)

psychology <Doorwarden of Theoden> [4/29 @ 12:13] (1/1)

quick follow-up on the loss of his voice in the Scouring... <drogo_drogo> [4/29 @ 12:51] (0/0)

The Oath of Eorl <PhantomS> [4/29 @ 9:46] (2/3)

A few answers <Arod the Swift> [4/29 @ 13:40] (1/1)

Well, to be specific, Eorl sworn and oath to the Steward of Gondor at the time... <Weige> [4/29 @ 14:00] (0/0)

One answer. <Curious> [4/29 @ 13:36] (0/0)

Mount Gundabad.... <Ulmo89> [4/29 @ 9:16] (1/4)

The history of Gundabad <PhantomS> [4/29 @ 9:37] (2/3)

Thanks <Ulmo89> [4/30 @ 8:32] (0/0)
Are you sure about Goblintown <Thorondun > [4/29 @ 10:14] (1/1)

I sit corrected. (No Text) <PhantomS> [4/29 @ 14:29] (0/0)

Ell and fathom: elven rope <hot water nobility> [4/29 @ 1:17] (3/7)

I would imagine <Thorondun > [4/29 @ 10:21] (1/2)

I was going to ask this question too. <Golfimbul> [4/29 @ 10:49] (1/1)

Note that he uses Big Person feet.... <Golfimbul> [4/29 @ 10:51] (0/0)

Hmmm... I would say <Kimi> [4/29 @ 1:44] (0/0)
I'm not aware.... <Reverend> [4/29 @ 1:39] (1/2)

The fun part is that <Princess of Geekland> [4/30 @ 13:16] (1/1)

I change my mind... <Golfimbul> [4/30 @ 19:24] (0/0)

Question about the scouring of the shire <Bug the Deceiver> [4/28 @ 23:29] (3/4)

I think he probably did. <Auren> [4/30 @ 10:22] (0/0)
Well Gandalf knew about <hatster> [4/29 @ 6:31] (1/1)

psst ... <gullygilly> [4/29 @ 14:27] (0/0)

I always thought so. <WhiteAslan> [4/29 @ 0:50] (0/0)

A question that has been bugging me <Joelle> [4/28 @ 21:50] (1/5)

It is SUPPOSED to sound very similar. <Reverend> [4/28 @ 22:32] (1/4)

Thanks <Joelle> [4/28 @ 23:15] (1/3)

Here's a great map <Altaira> [4/28 @ 23:42] (1/2)

Anal-retentive warning. <Reverend> [4/29 @ 0:54] (1/1)

Oops, yes <Altaira> [4/29 @ 1:04] (0/0)

For your consideration about... <elf_wannabee> [4/28 @ 14:43] (1/11)

Do they use a complex formula to calculate <Curious> [4/28 @ 15:33] (4/10)

Fry's Readability Graph <shadow baggins> [4/29 @ 9:38] (2/3)

That doesn't account for <Curious> [4/29 @ 13:23] (0/0)
the Fry is the best reading level estimator <Annael> [4/29 @ 12:43] (1/1)

Sorry, I am used to dealing with MUCH shorter texts! <shadow baggins> [4/29 @ 17:06] (0/0)

Flesch-Kincaid Reading Level Index <JewelTook> [4/28 @ 21:25] (1/2)

They still use that? <gullygilly> [4/29 @ 4:33] (1/1)

it does tend to underestimate actual reading level <Annael> [4/29 @ 12:44] (0/0)

they use a formula...it's call <gullygilly> [4/28 @ 19:34] (0/0)
I really don't know but... <elf_wannabee> [4/28 @ 15:39] (1/1)

Trouble w/ that... <notlost> [4/28 @ 16:42] (0/0)

A lil' request for anyone fluent in Anglo-Saxon <PhantomS> [4/28 @ 12:07] (1/1)

I might add a slightly OT request <Doorwarden of Theoden> [4/28 @ 22:21] (0/0)

People are strange <rangers rule> [4/28 @ 11:55] (10/17)

I read almost all these posts and <Princess of Geekland> [4/30 @ 13:19] (0/0)
lol Im the wrong person to ask.. <Amatire> [4/29 @ 12:40] (0/0)
guess i'll chime in <Brockomir> [4/29 @ 3:02] (0/0)
I ignore them on the outside... <Farawyn> [4/28 @ 22:18] (0/0)
Thanks <rangers rule> [4/28 @ 18:02] (0/0)
Their ignorance speaks volumes <gullygilly> [4/28 @ 14:34] (0/0)
Oh brother... <iamleia2> [4/28 @ 13:35] (0/0)
Tolkien himself could get very defensive <Curious> [4/28 @ 13:05] (1/1)

Those same people <RosieLass> [4/28 @ 13:39] (0/0)

I always enjoy pointing out the irony... <Nimrodel > [4/28 @ 13:02] (3/5)

Also... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [4/28 @ 15:40] (0/0)
on this subject.... <niennas_tears> [4/28 @ 15:37] (0/0)
I remember encountering someone <Inferno> [4/28 @ 13:03] (2/2)

Must have been a Puritan... <Nimrodel > [4/28 @ 19:40] (0/0)
Um... yeah.... <iamleia2> [4/28 @ 13:37] (0/0)

No, some people are close-minded... <Dame Ioreth > [4/28 @ 12:15] (1/1)

Ha! Funny story... <iamleia2> [4/28 @ 13:44] (0/0)

The Voice of Saruman #3 A Question of Peril <lumpkin> [4/28 @ 11:00] (13/19)

Interesting, none of you <lumpkin> [4/29 @ 12:50] (3/4)

I did sort of allude to that <Kimi> [4/29 @ 23:02] (1/1)

I did.. <Dame Ioreth > [4/30 @ 13:35] (0/0)

Ooh, yes, the hobbits <erather> [4/29 @ 19:44] (0/0)
Good points! Also, <Altaira> [4/29 @ 18:58] (0/0)

my thoughts... <wajeff> [4/28 @ 20:32] (0/0)
They're all in this together. <Kimi> [4/28 @ 19:40] (1/1)

Yes, yes yes! <JewelTook> [4/28 @ 20:31] (0/0)

Firstly... <Ossë> [4/28 @ 16:02] (0/0)
Risky Business <notlost> [4/28 @ 15:37] (0/0)
That's trouble with a capital "V" <gullygilly> [4/28 @ 14:24] (0/0)
Once bitten... <Altaira> [4/28 @ 13:20] (0/0)
all in the voice <drogo_drogo> [4/28 @ 12:57] (0/0)
Saruman fell into Gandalf's trap, <Curious> [4/28 @ 12:52] (0/0)
I think Gandalf was being cautious... <Uitlander> [4/28 @ 12:50] (0/0)
Regarding #3 <Dame Ioreth > [4/28 @ 12:24] (1/1)

Free will in the equation <Merryk> [4/29 @ 0:09] (0/0)

*throws magic dust around* <PhantomS> [4/28 @ 12:15] (0/0)
Dangers in the invisible world <Reverend> [4/28 @ 11:22] (0/0)

The Voice of Saruman #2 How Did It Come To This? <lumpkin> [4/28 @ 10:56] (11/13)

One thing this suggests <Acathalion> [4/30 @ 3:46] (0/0)
A bitter transfer of power. <Morwen> [4/28 @ 20:54] (1/1)

Good point <Altaira> [4/29 @ 0:04] (0/0)

my two cents worth... <wajeff> [4/28 @ 20:24] (0/0)
the practical side of it <FantasyFan> [4/28 @ 17:14] (0/0)
Choices, choices <notlost> [4/28 @ 15:29] (0/0)
Well, I think... <Ossë> [4/28 @ 15:02] (0/0)
Just one more chance <gullygilly> [4/28 @ 14:11] (0/0)
He could still have helped them <Dimmacil> [4/28 @ 13:01] (0/0)
R - e - s - p - e - c - t <Altaira> [4/28 @ 12:56] (1/1)

Sock-it-to-me-sock-it-to-me... <notlost> [4/28 @ 16:34] (0/0)

destroy his power while offering him a second chance <drogo_drogo> [4/28 @ 12:51] (0/0)
It's in the Istari Field Manual <Reverend> [4/28 @ 11:12] (0/0)

The Voice of Saruman #1: Expectations <lumpkin> [4/28 @ 10:53] (10/13)

who had time for expectations? <nerdanel50> [4/29 @ 0:51] (0/0)
Some answers... <erather> [4/28 @ 20:42] (0/0)
and my thoughts too... <wajeff> [4/28 @ 20:19] (0/0)
My thoughts <Morwen> [4/28 @ 20:08] (0/0)
Rhetorical expectations <notlost> [4/28 @ 15:20] (1/1)

Cool <Altaira> [4/29 @ 0:09] (0/0)

Off to a great start, lumpkin <gullygilly> [4/28 @ 13:20] (0/0)
my reactions... <drogo_drogo> [4/28 @ 12:44] (1/2)

You're right <Merryk> [4/28 @ 23:49] (1/1)

Oh, yeah! Haldeman, Saruman, Mitchell and Dean! (No Text) <nerdanel50> [4/29 @ 0:54] (0/0)

Going way back in time <Altaira> [4/28 @ 12:32] (0/0)
Can comment on a few things <Thorondun > [4/28 @ 12:21] (0/0)
It's like...magic, y'know? <Reverend> [4/28 @ 11:05] (0/0)

TTT Chapter Discusion: The Voice of Saruman--Getting Started <lumpkin> [4/28 @ 10:26] (0/0)

Was Fëanor evil? <Reddevil> [4/28 @ 8:31] (15/81)

Don't hit me if I'm wrong!! <IBo> [4/30 @ 3:27] (1/4)

Don't use spellcheck. <Curious> [4/30 @ 13:17] (1/3)

Don't hit me if I'm wrong, one more time! <IBo> [4/30 @ 16:39] (1/2)

Finwe's other children did not <Curious> [4/30 @ 17:41] (1/1)

I was hasty too, <IBo> [5/1 @ 8:18] (0/0)

Self-centered, jealous, and talented enough for those flaws to wreak alot of havoc. <aragonvaar> [4/29 @ 21:11] (0/0)
Thanks, Reddevil, for your question! <Curious> [4/29 @ 13:14] (1/2)

No thank you! <Reddevil> [4/29 @ 14:51] (1/1)

Much light, some heat, and no <Curious> [4/29 @ 15:32] (0/0)

Yep. Evil. <Atlas> [4/29 @ 3:22] (1/1)

Purgatory a place for sinners...but not those given over to evil... <Amneth> [4/29 @ 6:29] (0/0)

Feanor a character of pure emotion...Not a plotter so not evil... <Amneth> [4/29 @ 2:44] (0/0)
coveting (power) <drogo_drogo> [4/28 @ 13:10] (2/5)

Yes, muchly <Reverend> [4/28 @ 22:42] (0/0)
The three mightiest of their races <Bonomir> [4/28 @ 19:30] (2/3)

Take that to the next level <Brockomir> [4/29 @ 3:22] (1/1)

my mistake <Brockomir> [4/29 @ 3:24] (0/0)

yes, the mightiest always aspire to the next level <drogo_drogo> [4/28 @ 20:51] (0/0)

I don't think so. Feanor was conflicted... <Uitlander> [4/28 @ 13:02] (0/0)
Feanor is one of my favorite topoics <Inferno> [4/28 @ 12:43] (8/45)

You've cover it all! <Brockomir> [4/29 @ 3:13] (0/0)
And one more thing! <Curious> [4/28 @ 14:32] (1/12)

The good goal <Inferno> [4/28 @ 14:39] (1/11)

Anti-heroes can't be evil? <Curious> [4/28 @ 15:04] (1/10)

By definition, <Inferno> [4/28 @ 15:16] (2/9)

Modern day anti-hero <gullygilly> [4/28 @ 18:00] (2/7)

That's one kind, but <Curious> [4/28 @ 18:17] (1/1)

All that you mentioned are Anti-heroes <gullygilly> [4/28 @ 19:03] (0/0)

Anti heroes <gullygilly> [4/28 @ 18:16] (1/4)

Sure. But <Curious> [4/28 @ 18:19] (1/3)

I said good guy or bad... <gullygilly> [4/28 @ 19:11] (1/2)

Sure <Curious> [4/28 @ 20:05] (1/1)

Justice metaphors? <gullygilly> [4/28 @ 20:16] (0/0)

Not <Curious> [4/28 @ 16:47] (0/0)

You could easily be describing Sauron <Altaira> [4/28 @ 14:26] (1/2)

well put.. Feanor and Sauron are related <drogo_drogo> [4/28 @ 21:01] (1/1)

Yes, there are similarities <Altaira> [4/28 @ 23:53] (0/0)

Let's trust Mandos on this. <Reverend> [4/28 @ 14:05] (2/7)

wheep, wheep! Godwin's Law invoked! <Annael> [4/29 @ 10:32] (0/0)
As I've said previously, <Inferno> [4/28 @ 14:13] (2/5)

It depends upon what the definition... <Reverend> [4/28 @ 16:03] (1/3)

Again, I think <Inferno> [4/28 @ 16:45] (1/2)

Um, <Reverend> [4/28 @ 17:18] (1/1)

As this <Inferno> [4/28 @ 17:40] (0/0)

Feanor is not absolutely evil. <Curious> [4/28 @ 14:19] (0/0)

Oh, Inferno, I can only agree if... <Patty> [4/28 @ 13:13] (1/7)

Not necessarily the same thing. <Inferno> [4/28 @ 13:22] (2/6)

Aren't you going to excuse them for "cause"? <Patty> [4/28 @ 14:34] (2/4)

It's not the 'cause' as you describe it <Inferno> [4/28 @ 14:59] (1/2)

So Gollum isn't evil? (No Text) <Curious> [4/28 @ 15:05] (1/1)

Gollum <Inferno> [4/28 @ 15:19] (0/0)

Now, Grima... <Patty> [4/28 @ 14:39] (0/0)

A difference of degree, not kind. <Curious> [4/28 @ 13:59] (0/0)

You said it so much better than I could have, Inferno... <Uitlander> [4/28 @ 13:12] (0/0)
Sorry. I judge that Turin was evil too. And both <Curious> [4/28 @ 13:09] (1/9)

Where is it your place to judge? ;) <Inferno> [4/28 @ 13:14] (1/8)

Where is it your place to exonerate? <Curious> [4/28 @ 13:55] (2/7)

Hey this sounds familiar?! <gullygilly> [4/28 @ 14:47] (1/1)

It is one thing to say <Curious> [4/28 @ 15:09] (0/0)

I would say <Inferno> [4/28 @ 14:07] (1/4)

Yeah. We both <Curious> [4/28 @ 14:10] (1/3)

I guess the distinction <Inferno> [4/28 @ 14:21] (2/2)

I'm not sure I understand. <Atlas> [4/29 @ 2:56] (0/0)
I still think of Macbeth, <Curious> [4/28 @ 14:26] (0/0)

Just what I wanted to say... <gullygilly> [4/28 @ 13:04] (0/0)

Yes, and yet he did do penance <Curious> [4/28 @ 12:35] (1/4)

But to say that he did evil deeds... <Uitlander> [4/28 @ 13:15] (1/3)

Evil is always a mistake, and always evil. <Curious> [4/28 @ 14:02] (1/2)

Difference you are failing to note between Feanor and others... <Amneth> [4/29 @ 7:53] (1/1)

Again, a question of degree, <Curious> [4/29 @ 16:35] (0/0)

He did evil things. <RosieLass> [4/28 @ 10:29] (0/0)
Evil is as evil does. <Nimrodel > [4/28 @ 10:02] (0/0)
I wouldn't say he was evil... <Ossë> [4/28 @ 9:56] (0/0)
I personally find him obnoxious <StormCrowTheGrey> [4/28 @ 9:53] (0/0)
he certainly BECAME Evil... <Reverend> [4/28 @ 9:52] (1/4)

Kinslaying could have been a temper tantrum... <Amneth> [4/29 @ 6:26] (1/3)

This whole discussion.... <Reverend> [4/29 @ 7:58] (2/2)

How about Turin? <Curious> [4/29 @ 13:11] (0/0)
Hmm... <Ossë> [4/29 @ 9:19] (0/0)

Not evil just proud. <Sirithdarion> [4/28 @ 8:54] (1/1)

Pride comes before a fall <Attercop> [4/28 @ 9:51] (0/0)

Tolkien's sources <Dryhten> [4/28 @ 5:40] (4/5)

Modern Sources <Ostadan> [4/30 @ 11:32] (0/0)
What about historical sources? <Curious> [4/28 @ 12:31] (0/0)
Boromir = Roland? <Cressida> [4/28 @ 10:30] (0/0)
Others have thought about it too, <IBo> [4/28 @ 9:33] (1/1)

Check out "The Worm Ouroboros" <Golfimbul> [4/28 @ 10:15] (0/0)

Galadriel question <Rahir the Ranger> [4/27 @ 23:59] (3/11)

Galadriel's case <PhantomS> [4/28 @ 10:53] (2/7)

Also, Amroth might be wrong. <Curious> [4/28 @ 12:20] (1/4)

I disagree there <PhantomS> [4/28 @ 15:30] (1/3)

Does it say that Amroth's <Curious> [4/28 @ 17:00] (1/2)

Like it or not, <PhantomS> [4/29 @ 9:08] (1/1)

Likely as not <Curious> [4/29 @ 12:51] (0/0)

Was Maglor dead? <Curious> [4/28 @ 12:18] (1/1)

I'm not sure I would rate Maglor as "ringleader" material... <aragonvaar> [4/29 @ 22:11] (0/0)

Galadriel the Innocent <hig hurtenflurst> [4/28 @ 0:34] (1/1)

A few more details... <Auren> [4/28 @ 11:59] (0/0)

She was forgiven... <Nimrodel > [4/28 @ 0:12] (0/0)

Report on Marathon Reading, Book Discussion, and Tom Bombadil <notlost> [4/27 @ 22:49] (4/7)

This is delightful <Merryk> [4/28 @ 1:30] (0/0)
Bravo! Awesome report, notlost <Altaira> [4/28 @ 0:49] (1/3)

The Answer Woman <notlost> [4/28 @ 14:55] (2/2)

Very interesting, notlost! <JewelTook> [4/28 @ 20:08] (0/0)
I like your arguments <Altaira> [4/28 @ 18:18] (0/0)

*Looks out window* <Kimi> [4/27 @ 23:46] (0/0)
Thanks for the report <Entmaiden> [4/27 @ 23:35] (0/0)

Flotsam and Jetsam: Summary and Thanks <Altaira> [4/27 @ 22:09] (24/27)

Great thanks! (No Text) <Golfimbul> [4/29 @ 10:53] (0/0)
You have set a new standard despite yourself! <Curious> [4/28 @ 11:08] (1/2)

Well there's a backhanded compliment..... (No Text) <Ataahua> [4/28 @ 15:10] (1/1)

I meant it in the best <Curious> [4/28 @ 15:17] (0/0)

thanks for the discussion <Lothirienne> [4/28 @ 10:25] (0/0)
Thanks, Altaira! (No Text) <Morwen> [4/28 @ 10:21] (0/0)
Thankus Muchesi (No Text) <Reverend> [4/28 @ 9:54] (0/0)
Great discussion! <Ossë> [4/28 @ 6:27] (0/0)
thanks Altaira <hatster> [4/28 @ 6:20] (0/0)
Great discussion Altaira! (No Text) <IBo> [4/28 @ 5:04] (0/0)
Thank you for your wonderful <gullygilly> [4/28 @ 4:33] (0/0)
Great discussion, Altaira! <Acathalion> [4/28 @ 3:54] (0/0)
Thank you so much!! <Doorwarden of Theoden> [4/28 @ 2:11] (0/0)
Additions to the Honor Roll <Altaira> [4/28 @ 1:28] (1/1)

Thanks, I'll take a shot of that Orc medicinal draught! (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [4/28 @ 6:57] (0/0)

What a pleasure <Merryk> [4/28 @ 1:12] (0/0)
Thanks Altaira! (No Text) <Dame Ioreth > [4/28 @ 0:43] (0/0)
Thanks, Altaira! <Silverlode> [4/28 @ 0:34] (0/0)
Thanks, Altaira <JewelTook> [4/28 @ 0:29] (0/0)
thanks... the endraught hit the spot! <hig hurtenflurst> [4/28 @ 0:28] (0/0)
Great discussion and great summary, Altaira! <nerdanel50> [4/27 @ 23:58] (0/0)
Thank you, Altaira. <Princess of Geekland> [4/27 @ 23:52] (0/0)
Thanks, Altaira <Entmaiden> [4/27 @ 23:33] (0/0)
Aha, so that's where the key is! <lumpkin> [4/27 @ 23:18] (0/0)
Many thanks <notlost> [4/27 @ 22:42] (0/0)
thanks so much! (No Text) <wajeff> [4/27 @ 22:25] (0/0)
Really good discussions <Kimi> [4/27 @ 22:15] (0/0)

Questions from The King of the Golden Hall, TTT <Ltlberr> [4/27 @ 20:47] (4/4)

Thanks y'all. Good thoughts (No Text) <Ltlberr> [4/28 @ 0:51] (0/0)
Type that phrase into Google.,.. <Nimrodel > [4/27 @ 23:26] (0/0)
Tolkien like to give skewed versions .... <Reverend> [4/27 @ 21:23] (0/0)
"No rest for the weary" <Kimi> [4/27 @ 21:14] (0/0)

Almaren <ThorondorEagleofManwë> [4/27 @ 19:52] (2/5)

Almaren... <Reverend> [4/27 @ 21:32] (1/2)

it's not Tol Eressea <PhantomS> [4/28 @ 10:59] (1/1)

Right, but... <Reverend> [4/28 @ 14:08] (0/0)

In addition <ThorondorEagleofManwë> [4/27 @ 19:55] (1/1)

There are a few others <Ossë> [4/28 @ 11:10] (0/0)

Dwarves <ThorondorEagleofManwë> [4/27 @ 16:04] (5/6)

Of course dwarves had magic. <Curious> [4/28 @ 12:03] (0/0)
Dwarf life <PhantomS> [4/28 @ 11:15] (0/0)
Thanks everyone!! (No Text) <Brown Radagast> [4/28 @ 0:53] (0/0)
Common roots in fairy tales <drogo_drogo> [4/27 @ 18:49] (0/0)
I always assumed... <Mallothwen> [4/27 @ 16:08] (1/1)

Read the Silmarillion. <Reverend> [4/27 @ 18:04] (0/0)

Timeline? <Brown Radagast> [4/27 @ 14:13] (3/5)

Here's a link <Rain Queen> [4/27 @ 18:14] (0/0)
There's also a printed version of a First Age timeline... <Azree> [4/27 @ 17:21] (0/0)
Yes..there is one. <ThorondorEagleofManwë> [4/27 @ 14:25] (1/2)

1st age? <Brown Radagast> [4/27 @ 16:06] (1/1)

It's in the link Throondor gave <Altaira> [4/27 @ 16:42] (0/0)

About those creatures... <Bug the Deceiver> [4/27 @ 13:37] (2/2)

I've always... <Reverend> [4/27 @ 17:56] (0/0)
In Tolkien's letters he agreed <Princess of Geekland> [4/27 @ 13:43] (0/0)

Flotsam and Jetsam: #15 – Open Floor <Altaira> [4/27 @ 12:58] (2/7)

Heres one. <ThorondorEagleofManwë> [4/27 @ 15:27] (2/5)

*squish* (No Text) <Princess of Geekland> [4/27 @ 23:45] (1/1)

Agreed, except that Saruman <Curious> [4/28 @ 11:46] (0/0)

I think <Altaira> [4/27 @ 16:48] (1/2)

"Don't make me angry..you wouldn't like to see me angry!" <wajeff> [4/27 @ 22:21] (1/1)

Wouldn't Saruman's <Merryk> [4/27 @ 23:46] (0/0)

no questions but thanks for great discussion (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [4/27 @ 14:52] (0/0)

Flotsam and Jetsam: #14 – Revenge <Altaira> [4/27 @ 12:56] (8/13)

Revenge - but never in cold blood <Omringaren> [4/28 @ 2:23] (0/0)
Vengeance is Eru's <Acathalion> [4/28 @ 1:14] (0/0)
Just one extra point to add <JewelTook> [4/27 @ 23:40] (0/0)
My dictionary, <Merryk> [4/27 @ 23:39] (0/0)
my thoughts... <wajeff> [4/27 @ 22:19] (0/0)
i'm wondering... <glorfin2> [4/27 @ 20:04] (2/2)

Good points <Altaira> [4/28 @ 2:07] (0/0)
the above refers to Ents as a group, individual reasons aside for the moment... (No Text) <glorfin2> [4/27 @ 20:07] (0/0)

revenge and pity <drogo_drogo> [4/27 @ 14:25] (1/3)

Excellent point <notlost> [4/27 @ 21:57] (2/2)

going for his weapons of mass destruction <drogo_drogo> [4/28 @ 7:05] (0/0)
Yes, they had to take out the infrastructure. (No Text) <Golfimbul> [4/27 @ 22:55] (0/0)

If this wasn't revenge, I don't know what would be... <gullygilly> [4/27 @ 14:15] (0/0)

Flotsam and Jetsam: #13 – The Drowning of Isengard <Altaira> [4/27 @ 12:52] (8/9)

Relating this to the narrative style <Acathalion> [4/28 @ 0:25] (0/0)
Complicating Symbolism <notlost> [4/27 @ 21:53] (0/0)
Water and sky <Kimi> [4/27 @ 17:15] (0/0)
flood and rainbows <drogo_drogo> [4/27 @ 14:13] (0/0)
I agree that the symbolism <Princess of Geekland> [4/27 @ 13:40] (0/0)
The idea of floods <gullygilly> [4/27 @ 13:33] (1/1)

ooh! <Doorwarden of Theoden> [4/27 @ 13:59] (0/0)

Floods of symbolism <Entmaiden> [4/27 @ 13:26] (0/0)
thoughts on a Sunday morning... <wajeff> [4/27 @ 13:23] (0/0)

What book next <Rahir the Ranger> [4/27 @ 11:24] (4/4)

I'd suggest reading UT, and... <Dryhten> [4/28 @ 5:35] (0/0)
Definetely Unfinished Tales... <OregonTolkienFan> [4/27 @ 12:27] (0/0)
I'd suggest Unfinished Tales <PhantomS> [4/27 @ 11:34] (0/0)
Unfinished Tales, or <Princess of Geekland> [4/27 @ 11:31] (0/0)

Morgoth <Aragorn_Elessar> [4/27 @ 11:09] (3/6)

Very big <Brockomir> [4/27 @ 20:47] (0/0)
Thought on his size (and some advice for Rahir) <PhantomS> [4/27 @ 11:30] (2/3)

I agree, and also Morgoth placed his foot <Curious> [4/28 @ 14:07] (0/0)
Would he have been armoured, then <Aragorn_Elessar> [4/27 @ 12:34] (1/1)

it is said that he was amoured when he fought Fingolfin. <Reddevil> [4/27 @ 12:38] (0/0)

ummm <Rahir the Ranger> [4/27 @ 11:21] (0/0)

Legolas question <Rahir the Ranger> [4/27 @ 0:14] (4/8)

No I got it. <Rahir the Ranger> [4/27 @ 11:16] (0/0)
Legolas answer <Thorongil2931> [4/27 @ 0:29] (0/0)
If you mean... <Nimrodel > [4/27 @ 0:27] (0/0)
The Firstborn... <Lairosion> [4/27 @ 0:22] (1/4)

Your probally all confusing him. <ThorondorEagleofManwë> [4/27 @ 10:09] (1/3)

Perhaps he/she meant <PhantomS> [4/27 @ 10:58] (1/2)

Not THAT humble <Aragorn_Elessar> [4/27 @ 11:04] (1/1)

Compared to the Noldor, I meant (No Text) <PhantomS> [4/27 @ 11:34] (0/0)

Gandalf question <Rahir the Ranger> [4/26 @ 18:49] (2/7)

He still has it <Doorwarden of Theoden> [4/26 @ 19:53] (1/1)

Of course, it goes with your name. :) (No Text) <Golfimbul> [4/27 @ 3:06] (0/0)

I think he still had it.... <Golfimbul> [4/26 @ 18:57] (1/4)

I know how he had it. <ThorondorEagleofManwë> [4/26 @ 21:10] (2/3)

One thing I've had trouble with the sword... <drogo_drogo> [4/27 @ 9:48] (1/1)

Who says he didn't hold on to it? (No Text) <PhantomS> [4/27 @ 11:00] (0/0)

Thanks <Rahir the Ranger> [4/26 @ 21:42] (0/0)

What does LOTR have to say about story telling <hatster> [4/26 @ 16:30] (5/6)

I'm late as always, <IBo> [4/28 @ 17:04] (0/0)
Read "On Fairy-stories" in The Tolkien Reader. <Curious> [4/28 @ 11:32] (0/0)
cultural definition/memory/identification <notlost> [4/27 @ 21:43] (0/0)
Story telling is necessary ... <gullygilly> [4/26 @ 21:29] (1/1)

IMS, the Carpenter biography <Princess of Geekland> [4/26 @ 21:44] (0/0)

More Hard Questions... <ThorondorEagleofManwë> [4/26 @ 18:44] (0/0)

Marigold Gamgee: forgotten hobbit? <Golfimbul> [4/26 @ 14:14] (1/3)

She married Tom Cotton <Morwen> [4/26 @ 15:18] (1/2)

They must have married... <Golfimbul> [4/26 @ 15:41] (1/1)

I've always wondered this too... <jadeshadow> [4/26 @ 23:17] (0/0)

Are there plans to publish all of Tolkien's language notes? <Dryhten> [4/26 @ 10:04] (3/4)

Brief (I hope) Explanation <Ostadan> [4/28 @ 17:21] (0/0)
I have a book... <ThorondorEagleofManwë> [4/26 @ 18:46] (1/1)

Noel? Well, no. <Ostadan> [4/28 @ 17:25] (0/0)

a wonderful explanation of what is happening <hatster> [4/26 @ 10:56] (0/0)

LotR-patterns in our lives <IBo> [4/25 @ 18:36] (12/34)

What a wonderful question! <Nikki Took> [4/28 @ 1:15] (1/1)

I didn't answer the LOTR-pattern question, did I? <Nikki Took> [4/28 @ 1:28] (0/0)

I have read all your replies <IBo> [4/27 @ 9:10] (2/4)

Beautiful. Great question. <Princess of Geekland> [4/27 @ 13:27] (1/2)

Your welcome <IBo> [4/27 @ 13:42] (1/1)

Thanks!! (No Text) <Princess of Geekland> [4/27 @ 23:47] (0/0)

I've noticed... <Dame Ioreth > [4/27 @ 11:02] (0/0)

My patterns at Wilder Creek <gullygilly> [4/26 @ 20:22] (2/3)

sounds lovely! and what a perfect place to read <hatster> [4/26 @ 21:07] (0/0)
directions? <rangers rule> [4/26 @ 20:42] (1/1)

Here's the map <gullygilly> [4/26 @ 20:52] (0/0)

Lucky <rangers rule> [4/26 @ 19:44] (0/0)
I came late to LOTR, <Dame Ioreth > [4/26 @ 14:54] (3/3)

here too....indulgently long <summertime> [4/27 @ 15:53] (0/0)
I came late to LOTR <TheEvenstar> [4/26 @ 21:13] (0/0)
Me too... <Golfimbul> [4/26 @ 15:46] (0/0)

This is not to end the discussion <IBo> [4/26 @ 12:07] (3/4)

don't encourage me or <hatster> [4/26 @ 16:03] (1/1)

nicely said <notlost> [4/26 @ 17:13] (0/0)

great typo! :) (No Text) <Golfimbul> [4/26 @ 14:19] (0/0)
Great question. I guess for me <Princess of Geekland> [4/26 @ 12:17] (0/0)

Hobbit sightings <Farawyn> [4/26 @ 10:09] (1/3)

OT: darn it, Farwyn, you're almost close enough <hatster> [4/26 @ 10:31] (1/2)

OT: hatster -- question re your footer <Nikki Took> [4/27 @ 22:38] (1/1)

Yes! The Epilogue <hatster> [4/28 @ 21:43] (0/0)

Tolkien and Lewis are responsible <hatster> [4/26 @ 8:28] (3/3)

It's it amazing <gullygilly> [4/26 @ 18:55] (0/0)
OK, now I'm crying. <Princess of Geekland> [4/26 @ 12:12] (0/0)
Great footer, hatster. And, I loved reading your post. <Farawyn> [4/26 @ 10:14] (0/0)

I read all the books by Tolkien <Princess of Geekland> [4/25 @ 22:02] (0/0)
I always thought <ThorondorEagleofManwë> [4/25 @ 21:55] (0/0)
Hmmmm.... <CAhobbit> [4/25 @ 20:49] (0/0)
The story gave me hope to get through a rough childhood <Hobbitual Reader> [4/25 @ 19:06] (1/1)

Moving answer to a great question <nerdanel50> [4/25 @ 22:41] (0/0)

Flotsam and Jetsam: #12 – Kindred Spirits <Altaira> [4/25 @ 13:40] (13/21)

Hobbits and Trees <PhantomS> [4/27 @ 11:24] (0/0)
Kairos <notlost> [4/26 @ 0:31] (0/0)
Hobbits have a special affinity with trees <Entmaiden> [4/25 @ 23:59] (0/0)
Treebeard was a nurturer. <Morwen> [4/25 @ 23:25] (0/0)
and more thoughts... <wajeff> [4/25 @ 21:19] (0/0)
Everybody likes Hobbits. <Reverend> [4/25 @ 19:13] (1/3)

Saruman doesn't. <Curious> [4/25 @ 19:17] (1/2)

Sociopaths don't like empathy. (No Text) <Reverend> [4/25 @ 19:31] (1/1)

actually... <gullygilly> [4/26 @ 9:07] (0/0)

I imagine... <JewelTook> [4/25 @ 18:57] (0/0)
A shared crisis? <RosieLass> [4/25 @ 18:16] (0/0)
Memories of the past and visions of the future <nerdanel50> [4/25 @ 16:23] (2/2)

new race for the lists! <drogo_drogo> [4/25 @ 18:02] (0/0)
Or what it means to be young? <Curious> [4/25 @ 17:28] (0/0)

A creature of the Earth and <Dame Ioreth > [4/25 @ 14:40] (0/0)
Grandfathers and grandchildren <Merryk> [4/25 @ 14:16] (1/3)

OOOOh. Magnificient. (No Text) <Princess of Geekland> [4/26 @ 8:13] (1/2)

This is really Ian <Merryk> [4/26 @ 8:58] (1/1)

Merryk, one of the things I <Princess of Geekland> [4/26 @ 13:18] (0/0)

What makes you think they didn't bond <Curious> [4/25 @ 14:14] (0/0)
Opposites Attract <ThorondorEagleofManwë> [4/25 @ 13:57] (0/0)

Flotsam and Jetsam: #11 – The Magnificent Storming of Isengard! <Altaira> [4/25 @ 13:37] (8/16)

Yes, I agree with everything you said <Entmaiden> [4/25 @ 23:55] (0/0)
my thougts... <wajeff> [4/25 @ 21:13] (0/0)
Well said. (No Text) <Reverend> [4/25 @ 19:05] (0/0)
great description... is it something Pippin would come up with? <drogo_drogo> [4/25 @ 17:01] (1/6)

I choose to think he was <Curious> [4/25 @ 17:32] (3/5)

Oh yeah, it evolves. <JewelTook> [4/25 @ 18:43] (2/2)

Well-spoken hobbits <Merryk> [4/25 @ 23:22] (0/0)
Nice example! (No Text) <Curious> [4/25 @ 19:07] (0/0)

Pippin finds his Muse <drogo_drogo> [4/25 @ 18:08] (0/0)
I think so too <gullygilly> [4/25 @ 18:03] (0/0)

Merry and Pippin <JewelTook> [4/25 @ 15:11] (1/1)

Yes, and I love the way Tolkien has <gullygilly> [4/25 @ 18:05] (0/0)

It always make me think of... <RosieLass> [4/25 @ 14:22] (0/0)
Ents are uniquely difficult <Curious> [4/25 @ 14:21] (0/0)
Did they have the song in the movie? <ThorondorEagleofManwë> [4/25 @ 13:40] (1/1)

Unfortunately <Altaira> [4/25 @ 13:47] (0/0)

Flotsam and Jetsam: #10 – The Capture of Saruman <Altaira> [4/25 @ 13:34] (6/9)

my additions to the discussion... <wajeff> [4/25 @ 21:10] (0/0)
I'm inclined to agree with the others here <Thorondun > [4/25 @ 16:42] (1/1)

I'll just say amen to this. (No Text) <Reverend> [4/25 @ 19:03] (0/0)

Saurman's a wimp at heart.. <drogo_drogo> [4/25 @ 16:40] (0/0)
Whoa! What an idea! <Merryk> [4/25 @ 15:35] (1/2)

Yes, but he didn't have the guts <gullygilly> [4/25 @ 17:55] (1/1)

It's been said here <Merryk> [4/25 @ 23:24] (0/0)

He's a coward. <Curious> [4/25 @ 14:08] (0/0)
My two cents. <ThorondorEagleofManwë> [4/25 @ 13:50] (0/0)

A Challenge. <Curious> [4/25 @ 11:55] (5/12)

We don't get daily weather reports. <erather> [4/25 @ 15:51] (0/0)
This is brutal. <Reverend> [4/25 @ 13:26] (1/3)

Can you cite the chapters, at least? <Curious> [4/25 @ 14:05] (1/2)

Oh, you don't have to .... <Reverend> [4/25 @ 16:06] (1/1)

Serves me right <Curious> [4/25 @ 17:19] (0/0)

"A long expected party" <IBo> [4/25 @ 12:26] (1/3)

Where the Ring is concerned? <Curious> [4/25 @ 12:40] (1/2)

Yes <IBo> [4/25 @ 18:18] (1/1)

It's not just that. <Curious> [4/25 @ 19:15] (0/0)

Um, let's see... <RosieLass> [4/25 @ 12:11] (1/1)

"The weather was still grey <Curious> [4/25 @ 12:37] (0/0)

Do you think they would <Princess of Geekland> [4/25 @ 12:05] (0/0)

Flotsam and Jetsam: #9 – What *was* Saruman Thinking? <Altaira> [4/25 @ 0:05] (9/16)

Some thoughts. <RosieLass> [4/25 @ 12:09] (0/0)
Saruman had no respect for the forces of nature. <Morwen> [4/25 @ 9:26] (0/0)
It was the hobbits Saruman did not count on! <Curious> [4/25 @ 9:17] (1/3)

That's true to. <RosieLass> [4/25 @ 12:13] (1/2)

Gandalf, <Merryk> [4/25 @ 15:28] (1/1)

*grins* love it! (No Text) <Princess of Geekland> [4/26 @ 12:29] (0/0)

[Insert witty title here] <Ossë> [4/25 @ 5:55] (0/0)
Arrogance <Silverlode> [4/25 @ 3:56] (3/4)

More on #3 <JewelTook> [4/25 @ 9:57] (0/0)
good ideas <drogo_drogo> [4/25 @ 7:52] (1/1)

His arrogance <Dame Ioreth > [4/25 @ 8:58] (0/0)

You bring up some excellent points <gullygilly> [4/25 @ 5:04] (0/0)

what indeed? <wajeff> [4/25 @ 1:48] (0/0)
paper due :( quick answers: <Doorwarden of Theoden> [4/25 @ 1:06] (0/0)
Temporarily out of subject lines. <Reverend> [4/25 @ 0:38] (0/0)
Good questions. <Ataahua> [4/25 @ 0:17] (0/0)

About Mithril . . . <lotr elentari> [4/24 @ 20:49] (3/8)

Sorry to all . . . <lotr elentari> [4/26 @ 19:59] (1/3)

For all your 'lazy question' needs... <Ossë> [4/27 @ 3:54] (2/2)

ooooooo, thanks for the resource. I really needed that. (No Text) <lotr elentari> [4/27 @ 19:42] (0/0)
There's also Green Books. <Princess of Geekland> [4/27 @ 13:45] (0/0)

Mithril <PhantomS> [4/25 @ 14:36] (1/2)

There was mithril in Numenor? <Auren> [4/25 @ 16:05] (1/1)

it does get confusing <PhantomS> [4/27 @ 9:38] (0/0)

It isn't made... <gullygilly> [4/24 @ 20:58] (0/0)

Hate to lower the tone but... <Bimbo Baggins> [4/24 @ 17:34] (7/52)

This thread brings another question <Trixie Hobbit> [4/24 @ 20:14] (1/7)

Wasn't there something in the Hobbit... <gullygilly> [4/24 @ 20:27] (1/6)

Found it! <gullygilly> [4/24 @ 20:31] (2/5)

and the narrator also <hatster> [4/24 @ 22:53] (1/1)

No. <Aragorn_Elessar> [4/25 @ 14:53] (0/0)

I hope my next question <Trixie Hobbit> [4/24 @ 21:09] (1/2)

I think so. <Silverlode> [4/25 @ 3:20] (1/1)

I suppose so too. <gullygilly> [4/25 @ 5:40] (0/0)

Also noticed hobbits weren't mentioned... <gullygilly> [4/24 @ 20:09] (1/2)

WHERE did you get that footer pic?? <Smokering> [4/25 @ 7:19] (1/1)

hmmm... <gullygilly> [4/25 @ 9:41] (0/0)

On a purely selfish note... <Glaurung the Magnificent> [4/24 @ 19:50] (5/7)

Read "The Flight of Dragons" (No Text) <Golfimbul> [4/25 @ 10:56] (0/0)
Maybe the watcher does the cellular division thing. <RosieLass> [4/24 @ 21:06] (2/2)

Maybe they grow from clippings like a rose bush? <Smokering> [4/25 @ 7:26] (0/0)
Hmmm. I'v e always thought the watcher... <Elithraniel_M> [4/25 @ 1:48] (0/0)

Don't you ever watch National Geographic?! (No Text) <gullygilly> [4/24 @ 19:54] (0/0)
*ponders* What came first, the dragon or the egg? (No Text) <WhiteAslan> [4/24 @ 19:54] (0/0)
It devinately has something to do with FIRE! (No Text) <Bonomir> [4/24 @ 19:53] (0/0)

The best evidence is that Orcs ... <Reverend> [4/24 @ 19:29] (1/1)

I think we are wondering about the same thing ;-) (No Text) <Bonomir> [4/24 @ 19:40] (0/0)

well.... <drogo_drogo> [4/24 @ 19:22] (5/20)

certainly when compared to Greek and Roman myth <hatster> [4/24 @ 23:02] (0/0)
Small quibble <RosieLass> [4/24 @ 21:00] (2/5)

For truly traditional Catholic <Curious> [4/25 @ 7:07] (1/2)

Isn't it somewhat un-Catholic.... <Golfimbul> [4/25 @ 10:49] (1/1)

It was indeed! The Valar <Curious> [4/25 @ 11:00] (0/0)

Speaking as a Catholic <Hobbitual Reader> [4/25 @ 0:07] (1/1)

Absolutely correct, and <Curious> [4/25 @ 11:12] (0/0)

Oh go ahead. <Reverend> [4/24 @ 19:41] (2/9)

Tolkien Did Have Heirs You Know. (No Text) <ThorondorEagleofManwë> [4/25 @ 11:32] (1/1)

So did Anthony Comstock (No Text) <Reverend> [4/25 @ 19:30] (0/0)

Turin was always happy to turn the ladies down <Glaurung the Magnificent> [4/24 @ 19:47] (1/6)

And another... <Reverend> [4/24 @ 19:54] (2/5)

heehee, Turin sure wasn't what you'd call a ladies man! (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [4/24 @ 20:01] (1/2)

no, but he was quite the family man! (No Text) <Glaurung the Magnificent> [4/24 @ 20:03] (1/1)

*chokes on tea* *snert* (No Text) <Princess of Geekland> [4/25 @ 0:02] (0/0)

I had forgotten that <Glaurung the Magnificent> [4/24 @ 19:56] (1/1)

Eeek, that does not read very genuine <Glaurung the Magnificent> [4/24 @ 19:57] (0/0)

Agree about the Valar <Bonomir> [4/24 @ 19:38] (1/1)

Ents and Entwives <drogo_drogo> [4/24 @ 20:11] (0/0)

well said! (No Text) <gullygilly> [4/24 @ 19:33] (0/0)

This has been asked before. <ThorondorEagleofManwë> [4/24 @ 19:08] (1/1)

Dwarves I also think did it. (No Text) <ThorondorEagleofManwë> [4/24 @ 19:15] (0/0)

*ahem* on this topic <Glaurung the Magnificent> [4/24 @ 19:07] (1/7)

Exactly. <Ataahua> [4/24 @ 19:26] (1/6)

can I be an admin now? <Glaurung the Magnificent> [4/24 @ 19:29] (1/5)

Why am I imagining <Ataahua> [4/24 @ 19:37] (2/4)

A really BIG puppy with wings and scales... <RosieLass> [4/24 @ 21:04] (1/2)

An Evil Beagle? ;) (No Text) <Ataahua> [4/24 @ 22:58] (1/1)

Beagles have scales? I thought that was cats. ;) (No Text) <RosieLass> [4/25 @ 12:17] (0/0)

because I'm oh so sweet and lovable and what not? <Glaurung the Magnificent> [4/24 @ 19:39] (0/0)

Flotsam and Jetsam: #8 – The Finer Points of Orc Cross-breeding <Altaira> [4/24 @ 0:10] (11/24)

Re: #3 <RosieLass> [4/24 @ 21:13] (0/0)
my thoughts... <wajeff> [4/24 @ 20:30] (0/0)
when science collides with Tolkien <hig hurtenflurst> [4/24 @ 12:58] (4/9)

Evolutionary ecology and genetics of orcs <Roheryn> [4/25 @ 1:05] (0/0)
*applauding* <Princess of Geekland> [4/24 @ 18:20] (0/0)
Fell free, as long as you <Curious> [4/24 @ 15:06] (0/0)
and yet, they can interbreed with men, <FantasyFan> [4/24 @ 14:17] (2/5)

Interbreeding... <oloin> [4/24 @ 14:33] (0/0)
that doesn't mean they're a separate species, actually <hig hurtenflurst> [4/24 @ 14:30] (3/3)

Orc DNA <drogo_drogo> [4/24 @ 19:05] (0/0)
Assuming... <Reverend> [4/24 @ 15:24] (0/0)
reproductive boundaries <FantasyFan> [4/24 @ 14:35] (0/0)

Orcses, orcses! <Matthew/Ugluk> [4/24 @ 12:37] (0/0)
The real question at hand is... <Nomad> [4/24 @ 11:59] (0/0)
On the whole, Sauron preferred orcs. <Curious> [4/24 @ 11:40] (0/0)
*throws cloining theory out the window* <PhantomS> [4/24 @ 10:11] (0/0)
my theory <drogo_drogo> [4/24 @ 7:20] (0/0)
"It's Alive!" <gullygilly> [4/24 @ 5:06] (0/0)
well.. <sedryn> [4/24 @ 3:26] (0/0)
there seem to have been several grades. <Reverend> [4/24 @ 0:41] (2/4)

I do remember that <Altaira> [4/24 @ 21:23] (1/1)

It's in the Tale of Years... <Reverend> [4/25 @ 0:48] (0/0)

regarding the chieftain... <huorn> [4/24 @ 18:41] (1/1)

Hmmm. <Reverend> [4/24 @ 19:50] (0/0)

Flotsam and Jetsam: #7 – Hundreds of Huorns <Altaira> [4/23 @ 23:59] (9/19)

My thoughts. <Morwen> [4/24 @ 22:53] (0/0)
my thoughts... <wajeff> [4/24 @ 20:16] (0/0)
just how *do* you pronounce huorn? <Fisher> [4/24 @ 16:16] (1/1)

like horn, except <huorn> [4/24 @ 18:43] (0/0)

What was Old Man Willow? <Curious> [4/24 @ 11:33] (1/6)

Oooh, good theory <Altaira> [4/24 @ 20:54] (2/5)

Could there be some kind of transfer? <Doorwarden of Theoden> [4/25 @ 3:10] (0/0)
Trees were very much alive for Tolkien. <Curious> [4/24 @ 21:38] (1/3)

Leaning ever so slightly <Altaira> [4/25 @ 12:24] (1/2)

The rocks talk to <Curious> [4/25 @ 12:45] (1/1)

Correction. <Curious> [4/25 @ 12:47] (0/0)

Ents and Huorns, and trees, oh my! <drogo_drogo> [4/24 @ 7:04] (1/1)

That makes sense to me. <Dame Ioreth > [4/25 @ 8:48] (0/0)

Without a woman's touch... <gullygilly> [4/24 @ 4:41] (0/0)
neekerbreeker <Doorwarden of Theoden> [4/24 @ 1:44] (2/2)

What she said <Entmaiden> [4/24 @ 22:56] (0/0)
I love what you said. I agree. (No Text) <Princess of Geekland> [4/24 @ 7:52] (0/0)

Unfortunately, I have done a lot of research on... <Reverend> [4/24 @ 0:44] (0/0)
They are like orcs: <Merryk> [4/24 @ 0:20] (0/0)

Ents and ogres <JTelcontar> [4/23 @ 23:08] (1/4)

Ogres? <Reverend> [4/23 @ 23:40] (2/3)

Morgoth however: <Glaurung the Magnificent> [4/24 @ 19:11] (1/1)

Treebeard says it... <Reverend> [4/25 @ 0:50] (0/0)

Orge is a D&D name for an Orc or Troll I think. (No Text) <ThorondorEagleofManwë> [4/24 @ 9:23] (0/0)

Ages <Murmuran> [4/23 @ 14:45] (5/19)

Ages of the Sun <Reverend> [4/24 @ 15:05] (0/0)
One problem with establishing "ages", I think, is that... <ThirdOrcOnTheLeft> [4/23 @ 20:52] (4/8)

I agree, and... <Ossë> [4/24 @ 11:25] (0/0)
Good point but. . . <WhiteAslan> [4/24 @ 9:32] (1/4)

I read your earlier reply... <ThirdOrcOnTheLeft> [4/24 @ 15:16] (2/3)

I stay far away from Biblical stuff. (No Text) <WhiteAslan> [4/24 @ 16:10] (0/0)
I just thought <Murmuran> [4/24 @ 15:54] (1/1)

Yes, I didn't mean to imply... <ThirdOrcOnTheLeft> [4/24 @ 16:10] (0/0)

very good point, and <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [4/23 @ 23:07] (0/0)
Very good point. (No Text) <Ataahua> [4/23 @ 21:24] (0/0)

I see a pattern... <gullygilly> [4/23 @ 19:59] (2/3)

Hey! I'm not a guy and I replyed! (No Text) <WhiteAslan> [4/24 @ 9:33] (1/1)

I think you might be a minority of one ;) <gullygilly> [4/24 @ 10:40] (0/0)

*stifles giggles* <JewelTook> [4/23 @ 23:12] (0/0)

But from a human point of view <Thorondun > [4/23 @ 17:20] (0/0)
*grumbles* Way too many science courses. . . <WhiteAslan> [4/23 @ 15:19] (1/3)

I know we're not supposed <IBo> [4/23 @ 16:35] (1/2)

It's a lot of biology courses. . . <WhiteAslan> [4/23 @ 16:48] (1/1)

Thanks! (No Text) <IBo> [4/23 @ 17:13] (0/0)

Concerning the First Age... <Lady Smeagol> [4/23 @ 9:50] (4/4)

Probably the same as in the Third Age. <Aragorn_Elessar> [4/23 @ 12:02] (0/0)
it's said that <PhantomS> [4/23 @ 10:40] (0/0)
they seem to have lived a normal human span. <Reverend> [4/23 @ 10:02] (0/0)
Read <JTelcontar> [4/23 @ 9:58] (0/0)

Does LotR use formulae? <Dryhten> [4/23 @ 6:52] (0/0)

The family line of Aragorn and Arwen <Elohor of Arnor> [4/23 @ 0:57] (8/14)

Not a big deal. <Walter> [4/23 @ 16:46] (0/0)
Only in the same way... <samwise the fat> [4/23 @ 13:40] (0/0)
At sixty-odd generations... <Reverend> [4/23 @ 9:57] (0/0)
If you can call that kin. <JTelcontar> [4/23 @ 9:17] (0/0)
First cousins... <Attercop> [4/23 @ 9:01] (1/1)

Human Genome... <Attercop> [4/23 @ 9:09] (0/0)

Yep... <gullygilly> [4/23 @ 7:16] (1/4)

it ain't really taboo if.... <PhantomS> [4/23 @ 9:16] (1/3)

Awesome! <JTelcontar> [4/23 @ 9:29] (1/2)

that's what I meant <PhantomS> [4/23 @ 9:50] (1/1)

Gotcha <JTelcontar> [4/23 @ 10:07] (0/0)

Kin <Celebrial> [4/23 @ 3:07] (0/0)
Yup <Doorwarden of Theoden> [4/23 @ 1:08] (1/1)

Elf-Mortal Line Reunited <Elohor of Arnor> [4/23 @ 1:11] (0/0)

Flotsam and Jetsam: #6 – What did Sauron know? <Altaira> [4/23 @ 0:24] (10/15)

Fantastic question... <Princess of Geekland> [4/23 @ 17:38] (1/3)

Sometimes <Altaira> [4/23 @ 23:43] (1/2)

*kaboom* <Princess of Geekland> [4/24 @ 7:46] (1/1)

The problem with tyrants is exactly <Curious> [4/24 @ 11:51] (0/0)

Concerning the timing <erather> [4/23 @ 15:32] (0/0)
Watching the war on PNN ... <Kathira> [4/23 @ 13:08] (0/0)
Anything Sauron knows about the Fellowship is too much. <Morwen> [4/23 @ 9:46] (0/0)
Some thoughts. <JewelTook> [4/23 @ 9:38] (2/2)

Great point about Legolas. <Curious> [4/23 @ 20:01] (0/0)
well said. (No Text) <Princess of Geekland> [4/23 @ 17:29] (0/0)

incomplete knowledge <drogo_drogo> [4/23 @ 7:51] (0/0)
My thoughts before coffee (er...entdraught) <gullygilly> [4/23 @ 5:33] (0/0)
What they said <Thorondun > [4/23 @ 4:57] (0/0)
what did he know and when did he know it? <wajeff> [4/23 @ 1:53] (0/0)
Who knows what? <Aldebaran> [4/23 @ 1:28] (0/0)

Question Re: Nazgul <Scott Baggins> [4/23 @ 0:07] (2/7)

Names of the Nazgul <Thorongil2931> [4/23 @ 18:21] (0/0)
Welcome to the RR! <Altaira> [4/23 @ 0:40] (1/5)

Tolkien's Letters <Raynbow Elf> [4/23 @ 1:37] (2/4)

The Links to both Amazons <Villordsutch> [4/23 @ 5:31] (0/0)
Amazon has it and WH Smith in UK <Villordsutch> [4/23 @ 5:26] (1/2)

Thanks, Villordsutch! I'll check this out right away! (No Text) <Raynbow Elf> [4/25 @ 0:38] (1/1)

Just placed my order! I've been looking for this book forever! Thanks again! (No Text) <Raynbow Elf> [4/25 @ 1:32] (0/0)

Flotsam and Jetsam: #5 – The Pipeweed Connection <Altaira> [4/23 @ 0:01] (16/32)

Its just so damn big! <Brockomir> [4/25 @ 2:56] (0/0)
a couple of ideas <glorfin2> [4/24 @ 20:51] (0/0)
It's not the first such foreshadowing. <Curious> [4/23 @ 19:54] (1/1)

Also, Elrond wanted to send Merry <Curious> [4/23 @ 20:08] (0/0)

What was Saruman doing with all this leaf? <erather> [4/23 @ 15:15] (2/4)

Only two small barrels for Saruman. <Curious> [4/25 @ 9:05] (0/0)
good question <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [4/23 @ 18:00] (1/2)

stockpiling to dominate their economy <drogo_drogo> [4/23 @ 18:10] (1/1)

In "The Hunt for the Ring" <Curious> [4/23 @ 20:05] (0/0)

A question about pipeweed... <Dame Ioreth > [4/23 @ 14:16] (2/2)

In my own mind... <Cressida> [4/24 @ 19:52] (0/0)
Hobbity medicinal use? <Eowyn of Penns Woods> [4/23 @ 17:19] (0/0)

My thoughts <Princess of Geekland> [4/23 @ 12:12] (1/1)

So true Princess... <gullygilly> [4/23 @ 19:52] (0/0)

What's the fun of living forever with half a lung? <Reverend> [4/23 @ 9:47] (0/0)
This is a non-smoking flet, thank you. <Morwen> [4/23 @ 9:29] (0/0)
some answers <drogo_drogo> [4/23 @ 7:33] (0/0)
My thoughts <Thorondun > [4/23 @ 4:39] (2/3)

Small point. <Princess of Geekland> [4/23 @ 12:15] (0/0)
great points and... <gullygilly> [4/23 @ 5:08] (1/1)

Lol ! (No Text) <Green Rider> [4/23 @ 5:10] (0/0)

Good Questions <Celebrial> [4/23 @ 3:35] (0/0)
Because cigarettes/pipes etc <Lothirienne> [4/23 @ 2:00] (1/1)

"loud foreshadowing" -- nice phrase. (No Text) <Princess of Geekland> [4/23 @ 12:16] (0/0)

my thoughts.. <wajeff> [4/23 @ 1:42] (0/0)
Being just a wee bit flippant <lumpkin> [4/23 @ 0:40] (0/0)
Just be glad they didn't get a hold of the Gaffer's brew! <Elithraniel_M> [4/23 @ 0:37] (1/3)

Oh, elves can drink, all right! <Matthew/Ugluk> [4/23 @ 10:03] (1/2)

You're right! <Elithraniel_M> [4/23 @ 22:01] (1/1)

"Subtle innuendos follow..." <Matthew/Ugluk> [4/24 @ 8:35] (0/0)

ahhh, pipe weed <Doorwarden of Theoden> [4/23 @ 0:19] (1/1)

I love what you say about <Princess of Geekland> [4/23 @ 12:18] (0/0)

Flotsam and Jetsam: #4 – The Wonders of Entdraught <Altaira> [4/22 @ 23:55] (9/23)

I think it's beer... <Dame Ioreth > [4/23 @ 13:45] (1/2)

Yes! And it explains why the Ents are never "hasty!" <JewelTook> [4/23 @ 14:23] (1/1)

Bahhh! I thought so! (No Text) <gullygilly> [4/23 @ 20:06] (0/0)

OT "plant food" <Golfimbul> [4/23 @ 10:25] (1/2)

There, there <Altaira> [4/23 @ 13:42] (1/1)

Thanks we organic gardeners can get a bit riled up. :) (No Text) <Golfimbul> [4/23 @ 19:28] (0/0)

One clue... <Reverend> [4/23 @ 9:41] (4/9)

Water plus magic sounds right <Curious> [4/23 @ 19:44] (0/0)
talking earnestly while waving arms <Lothirienne> [4/23 @ 9:58] (1/2)

That is actually... <Suni> [4/23 @ 15:20] (1/1)

LOL! (No Text) <Princess of Geekland> [4/23 @ 17:41] (0/0)

Rev, please post, for our enlightenment <FaramirFan> [4/23 @ 9:56] (1/1)

Waving a Duck also works. (No Text - Link Inside) <Reverend> [4/23 @ 11:39] (0/0)

Good point. <Morwen> [4/23 @ 9:50] (1/2)

There's also the river that runs <Entmaiden> [4/23 @ 13:24] (1/1)

that flows... <Reverend> [4/23 @ 13:53] (0/0)

Miracle-Gro? <JewelTook> [4/23 @ 9:03] (0/0)
hmm... <drogo_drogo> [4/23 @ 7:17] (1/1)

Ah yes... <Dame Ioreth > [4/23 @ 13:41] (0/0)

Ent Power-ade <gullygilly> [4/23 @ 4:47] (0/0)
tongue in cheek answer <Lothirienne> [4/23 @ 1:57] (0/0)
the secret formula... <wajeff> [4/23 @ 1:35] (0/0)
Considering all your factors <Merryk> [4/23 @ 0:14] (0/0)

Words with a Balrog <eldarheru> [4/22 @ 23:35] (3/4)

And the Secret Fire=The Flame Imperishable... <Reverend> [4/23 @ 9:20] (0/0)
Udun <Thorondun > [4/23 @ 5:06] (0/0)
This might help (No Text - Link Inside) <Elithraniel_M> [4/22 @ 23:41] (1/1)

Sorry, I meant to... <Elithraniel_M> [4/22 @ 23:57] (0/0)

How did Saruman die? <erather> [4/22 @ 21:52] (5/10)

Saruman is Dead?! <Legolas Greenleaf the Elf> [4/23 @ 17:36] (1/1)

body anyways... yep. Gotta check UT before i really post a reply on how... (No Text) <glorfin2> [4/24 @ 14:06] (0/0)

They're two differnt kinds of Wizards <PhantomS> [4/23 @ 9:28] (0/0)
Who said he died? <JTelcontar> [4/22 @ 23:21] (4/4)

Interesting ideas. <Princess of Geekland> [4/23 @ 18:06] (0/0)
Yes he died <Thorongil2931> [4/23 @ 17:46] (0/0)
I don know about that... <eldarheru> [4/22 @ 23:44] (0/0)
I like it. <Farawyn> [4/22 @ 23:34] (0/0)

Saruman had no magic left <Curious> [4/22 @ 22:04] (0/0)
I think <Thorongil2931> [4/22 @ 21:56] (0/0)

Kings of Gondor <Thorongil2931> [4/22 @ 20:17] (2/12)

Appendix A has all you need. <Reverend> [4/22 @ 20:37] (0/0)
Anarion's son Meneldil took Gondor <Curious> [4/22 @ 20:35] (1/10)

Another question, then <Thorongil2931> [4/22 @ 20:45] (3/9)

To add a bit, <PhantomS> [4/23 @ 9:37] (1/1)

Charles Martel, Charlemagne's grandfather, <Curious> [4/23 @ 19:26] (0/0)

Denethor is not Anarion's heir. <Curious> [4/22 @ 21:18] (1/3)

According to Dame Ioreth (I think) <erather> [4/22 @ 21:35] (1/2)

That's the Shire. From Appendix A, <Curious> [4/22 @ 21:53] (1/1)

Oops, thanks! (No Text) <erather> [4/22 @ 21:57] (0/0)

Erm...... <beren_boy> [4/22 @ 21:07] (1/2)

Um... <Reverend> [4/22 @ 21:27] (1/1)

Thanks <Thorongil2931> [4/22 @ 21:35] (0/0)

Family feuds <Princess of Geekland> [4/22 @ 20:05] (5/18)

My UUT <Entmaiden> [4/22 @ 23:51] (0/0)
UUT . . . <Pukel-man> [4/22 @ 21:24] (1/1)

Excellent UUT on blood feud (No Text) <gullygilly> [4/23 @ 20:59] (0/0)

Well, at the very least... <Reverend> [4/22 @ 20:34] (3/11)

oh no.. <drogo_drogo> [4/22 @ 22:53] (0/0)
Lawyer! Ha! <gullygilly> [4/22 @ 20:39] (1/8)

Hey! <Curious> [4/22 @ 20:43] (4/7)

Wasn't it an Iraqi lawyer... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [4/23 @ 12:01] (1/2)

Yes...I just... <Golfimbul> [4/23 @ 19:31] (1/1)

I hear <Acathalion> [4/24 @ 2:48] (0/0)

I know some very good lawyers.... <Golfimbul> [4/23 @ 10:13] (0/0)
Hmmm I thought there was no... <gullygilly> [4/22 @ 21:04] (0/0)
Iraq is a nice place..... <beren_boy> [4/22 @ 21:01] (1/1)

I'm sure it is. <Curious> [4/22 @ 21:20] (0/0)

And who do you believe <Curious> [4/22 @ 20:37] (0/0)

Theory <Thorongil2931> [4/22 @ 20:33] (0/0)
It's in The Hobbit. <Curious> [4/22 @ 20:29] (1/1)

Thanks. I had a distinct <Princess of Geekland> [4/22 @ 22:48] (0/0)

Frodo's biggest flaw, if any? <Curious> [4/22 @ 19:51] (7/31)

a psychological analysis of the Frodo-type <FantasyFan> [4/24 @ 13:56] (1/1)

Sorry. <Curious> [4/24 @ 16:54] (0/0)

Late reply <Acathalion> [4/24 @ 2:44] (1/1)

I guess Gandalf is the only one <Curious> [4/24 @ 8:34] (0/0)

He's not perfect.... <Golfimbul> [4/23 @ 10:02] (1/1)

I think it describes a very well-adjusted individual! (No Text) <Bilbo's Heir> [4/24 @ 21:04] (0/0)

saintliness as a flaw? <drogo_drogo> [4/22 @ 22:20] (1/9)

Is that really <Merryk> [4/22 @ 22:53] (1/8)

I agree with drogo <gullygilly> [4/23 @ 5:58] (1/7)

But maybe, <Merryk> [4/23 @ 7:51] (1/6)

I think ... <gullygilly> [4/23 @ 10:26] (1/5)

Everything <Merryk> [4/23 @ 14:49] (2/4)

yes, and that's why IMO <gullygilly> [4/23 @ 20:22] (0/0)
shell-shocked Frodo <drogo_drogo> [4/23 @ 19:07] (1/2)

We don't see much at all into Frodo... <gullygilly> [4/23 @ 20:34] (1/1)

Can't say I ever got a sense of any "guilt"... <Bilbo's Heir> [4/24 @ 20:59] (0/0)

Perhaps his only flaw <beren_boy> [4/22 @ 20:56] (1/1)

Yeah, that's a flaw. . . <lotr elentari> [4/22 @ 21:30] (0/0)

His only flaw was <gullygilly> [4/22 @ 20:34] (0/0)
Hmmm. *moves tiara, scratches head* <Princess of Geekland> [4/22 @ 20:00] (3/11)

And how many maps of Mordor were there? <gullygilly> [4/22 @ 20:47] (1/5)

If anyone had a map of Mordor, <Curious> [4/22 @ 21:26] (2/4)

I thought... <gullygilly> [4/23 @ 7:21] (0/0)
?? <Thorongil2931> [4/22 @ 21:48] (1/2)

From "The Black Gate is Closed": <Curious> [4/22 @ 22:01] (1/1)

Yes but <Thorongil2931> [4/22 @ 22:13] (0/0)

Map <Thorongil2931> [4/22 @ 20:38] (1/2)

A map doesn't reveal your destination. <erather> [4/22 @ 21:16] (1/1)

It does say somewhere in the <Princess of Geekland> [4/22 @ 22:53] (0/0)

Good point. Perhaps <Curious> [4/22 @ 20:27] (1/1)

oooh... <notlost> [4/22 @ 22:41] (0/0)

Saruman..evil?.. <jayp84> [4/22 @ 17:00] (5/9)

more like <glorfin2> [4/24 @ 13:41] (0/0)
Evil <Thorongil2931> [4/22 @ 20:50] (0/0)
No one is completely evil in <Curious> [4/22 @ 19:34] (0/0)
Not completely.. <JTelcontar> [4/22 @ 19:25] (3/3)

Well put J! (No Text) <Aidyl> [4/23 @ 13:03] (0/0)
Surely Saruman didn't rationalize his actions in the Shire <erather> [4/22 @ 21:44] (0/0)
I agree with all you said... <gullygilly> [4/22 @ 20:13] (0/0)

I kinda thought . . <Aidyl> [4/22 @ 18:03] (1/1)

What was it Forrest Gump said... <vedhed> [4/23 @ 15:55] (0/0)

Aragorn's biggest flaw, if any? <Cressida> [4/22 @ 10:57] (8/51)

Smoking ! <Green Rider> [4/24 @ 8:58] (1/2)

Tolkien, of course, <Curious> [4/24 @ 12:29] (1/1)

Of course ! <Green Rider> [4/24 @ 12:47] (0/0)

Can boring be a flaw? (No Text) <Galadriel 1> [4/23 @ 8:47] (0/0)
Aragorn not perfect? <Morwen> [4/22 @ 22:07] (0/0)
the trouble with finding Aragorn's flaws <drogo_drogo> [4/22 @ 19:19] (3/9)

re: Faramir <JewelTook> [4/22 @ 21:11] (1/1)

Ditto. (No Text) <Eowhinney> [4/22 @ 21:40] (0/0)

(LONG) I am reminded of Shippey's <Princess of Geekland> [4/22 @ 20:11] (3/5)

Tolkien himself <Curious> [4/22 @ 21:34] (1/1)

I agree that it's not a natural <Princess of Geekland> [4/22 @ 23:01] (0/0)

Oh Princess... <JewelTook> [4/22 @ 21:34] (1/1)

See, this is the good part about <Princess of Geekland> [4/22 @ 22:57] (0/0)

Just been reading Shippey <Lothirienne> [4/22 @ 21:25] (0/0)

That and critics <gullygilly> [4/22 @ 19:55] (0/0)

He comes across as rather aloof & hard on others <Annael> [4/22 @ 16:33] (0/0)
Lack of faith when Gandalf is absent. <Curious> [4/22 @ 15:07] (2/9)

So, what should he have done? <erather> [4/22 @ 17:20] (1/6)

He should have at least suggested <Curious> [4/22 @ 19:26] (1/5)

But he told Frodo <gullygilly> [4/22 @ 20:04] (1/4)

But Aragorn also planned to go with <Curious> [4/22 @ 20:42] (1/3)

I'm saying he should not have delegated... <gullygilly> [4/22 @ 21:00] (1/2)

What <Curious> [4/22 @ 21:22] (1/1)

You're the lawyer... <gullygilly> [4/23 @ 10:31] (0/0)

Gandalf ought to have more faith. <JewelTook> [4/22 @ 15:30] (1/1)

I didn't say it was much of a flaw, <Curious> [4/22 @ 15:39] (0/0)

He has no flaws, he's perfect just the way he is... <Dame Ioreth > [4/22 @ 12:53] (1/4)

I'll get your back on this one, Dame ;-) <JewelTook> [4/22 @ 14:20] (1/3)

So Dame I. and JT ... <Cressida> [4/22 @ 19:00] (1/2)

Okay ;-) <JewelTook> [4/22 @ 21:21] (1/1)

You've said it JT! <Dame Ioreth > [4/23 @ 13:27] (0/0)

self-doubt <Paisley7skies> [4/22 @ 11:15] (3/19)

"My cuts, short or long, don't go wrong." <Reverend> [4/22 @ 11:49] (4/13)

gotta go with paisly <Brockomir> [4/22 @ 18:56] (1/3)

hmmm <rangers rule> [4/22 @ 19:19] (1/2)

It was clear... <Brockomir> [4/23 @ 1:50] (1/1)

Caution doesn’t equal self-doubt <rangers rule> [4/23 @ 10:08] (0/0)

Good point. His flaw is that he's a *very* bad poet. ;-) (No Text) <TolkienFan> [4/22 @ 12:35] (1/1)

mais non! <vixgirl> [4/22 @ 17:52] (0/0)

There's a little doubt <Matthew/Ugluk> [4/22 @ 12:30] (0/0)
And then he gets a little lost! <Aunt Dora Baggins> [4/22 @ 12:06] (3/5)

I thinks there is a difference ... <gullygilly> [4/22 @ 15:08] (1/1)

The flaw isn't that he gets lost, but... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [4/22 @ 15:12] (0/0)

A perfect man <Green Rider> [4/22 @ 12:21] (0/0)
Very true. And... <Reverend> [4/22 @ 12:20] (1/1)

But he also does say <Green Rider> [4/22 @ 12:23] (0/0)

In the movie, yes... <Green Rider> [4/22 @ 11:45] (1/2)

"More human" <Cressida> [4/22 @ 11:56] (1/1)

I was thinking... <Green Rider> [4/22 @ 12:18] (0/0)

Err, that's the movie, right? <Cressida> [4/22 @ 11:43] (1/1)

Right. need to reread, but... <Paisley7skies> [4/22 @ 13:28] (0/0)

Flotsam and Jetsam: #3 – Group Dynamics <Altaira> [4/21 @ 23:37] (13/39)

I just love this chapter! <Entmaiden> [4/22 @ 23:42] (0/0)
Merry and Pippin <FantasyFan> [4/22 @ 13:13] (0/0)
Aragorn alone <JewelTook> [4/22 @ 10:41] (3/7)

Fabulous. Wonderful. (No Text) <Princess of Geekland> [4/22 @ 20:02] (0/0)
"loner" <drogo_drogo> [4/22 @ 12:34] (1/4)

I agree. <Dame Ioreth > [4/22 @ 13:12] (1/3)

Ah, but there was a time <JewelTook> [4/22 @ 14:01] (1/2)

...but there's also a time to joke... <Dame Ioreth > [4/22 @ 15:00] (1/1)

True. <JewelTook> [4/22 @ 15:41] (0/0)

Good point! <Doorwarden of Theoden> [4/22 @ 11:29] (0/0)

A breather for the reader <Lothirienne> [4/22 @ 10:03] (1/1)

Not getting too emotional <Merryk> [4/22 @ 22:46] (0/0)

"Strider the Ranger has come back!" <Matthew/Ugluk> [4/22 @ 8:20] (4/12)

And Aragorn answers <Altaira> [4/22 @ 14:46] (0/0)
I cannot imagine <Green Rider> [4/22 @ 9:15] (1/8)

Aragorn does joke occasionally... <Kathira> [4/22 @ 11:09] (4/7)

Another example of bad poetry! <Merryk> [4/22 @ 14:51] (0/0)
Another bit of humor <Cressida> [4/22 @ 11:54] (2/3)

I'm not sure <Green Rider> [4/22 @ 12:26] (1/1)

Very dry and wry. <Cressida> [4/22 @ 12:38] (0/0)

That's when I fell in love with him. <Aunt Dora Baggins> [4/22 @ 12:01] (0/0)

Aragorn reminds me so much... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [4/22 @ 11:49] (0/0)
Quite right ! (No Text) <Green Rider> [4/22 @ 11:33] (0/0)

he's tired... <gullygilly> [4/22 @ 8:50] (0/0)
I agree. He could have gone with Gandalf <Curious> [4/22 @ 8:46] (0/0)

Aragorn and celebration <drogo_drogo> [4/22 @ 7:27] (1/1)

always the strategist <notlost> [4/22 @ 22:38] (0/0)

what's said below, plus: <Princess of Geekland> [4/22 @ 2:24] (1/2)

Nice points... <Ossë> [4/22 @ 5:59] (1/1)

IMHO, Aragorn probably knew <Princess of Geekland> [4/22 @ 8:06] (0/0)

Similar to what others have said <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [4/22 @ 1:46] (0/0)
yep <Brockomir> [4/22 @ 1:37] (0/0)
I love this part. <Morwen> [4/22 @ 0:27] (1/1)

A good point... <Reverend> [4/22 @ 0:36] (0/0)

still more thoughts... <wajeff> [4/22 @ 0:27] (0/0)
ideas <Doorwarden of Theoden> [4/22 @ 0:15] (1/1)

I like the point of... <Suni> [4/22 @ 15:04] (0/0)

Your last question <Merryk> [4/22 @ 0:08] (1/1)

Yes, he's becoming a king. (No Text) <Golfimbul> [4/22 @ 2:38] (0/0)

Flotsam and Jetsam: #2 – A Story Within a Story <Altaira> [4/21 @ 23:30] (13/22)

a couple of ideas <glorfin2> [4/24 @ 11:23] (0/0)
It's been a while since we've seen the hobbits <Entmaiden> [4/22 @ 23:29] (0/0)
Why he did it this way <Thorondun > [4/22 @ 11:55] (1/1)

I agree that it gives the reader a break... <Dame Ioreth > [4/22 @ 13:05] (0/0)

Bringing the hobbits back into the story <Lothirienne> [4/22 @ 9:52] (0/0)
Stories within stories. <Morwen> [4/22 @ 9:03] (0/0)
credibility by narrating through a hobbit's p.o.v. <drogo_drogo> [4/22 @ 7:11] (1/1)

And also <Green Rider> [4/22 @ 8:52] (0/0)

Flotsamy answers <gullygilly> [4/22 @ 6:00] (0/0)
Rev and Doorwarden said <Princess of Geekland> [4/22 @ 2:16] (4/6)

one last example <FantasyFan> [4/22 @ 13:01] (0/0)
Very good! <Reverend> [4/22 @ 10:13] (0/0)
I agree, plus <Curious> [4/22 @ 8:41] (0/0)
Another example.... <Golfimbul> [4/22 @ 2:36] (2/2)

exactly!! <Doorwarden of Theoden> [4/22 @ 11:34] (0/0)
Yes! The magical artifact. Made <Princess of Geekland> [4/22 @ 8:09] (0/0)

Its a matter of closeness <Brockomir> [4/22 @ 1:31] (0/0)
Because he's a good writer. <Reverend> [4/22 @ 0:28] (0/0)
ooh toughies.... <wajeff> [4/22 @ 0:17] (0/0)
hmmmm <Doorwarden of Theoden> [4/22 @ 0:01] (0/0)
Hoom, out of my depth, here! <Matthew/Ugluk> [4/21 @ 23:44] (1/1)

Ahh...I see a common thread... <Golfimbul> [4/22 @ 2:29] (0/0)

Flotsam and Jetsam: #1 – What’s in a Name <Altaira> [4/21 @ 23:21] (14/23)

agreeing and adding <glorfin2> [4/24 @ 11:04] (0/0)
The calm before (and after) the storm <nerdanel50> [4/22 @ 23:58] (0/0)
Although I know the meaning of the words, <Entmaiden> [4/22 @ 23:24] (0/0)
Thanks-- <notlost> [4/22 @ 22:52] (0/0)
Merry and Pippen <Arod the Swift> [4/22 @ 20:10] (0/0)
Wow, everyone, wonderful insights! <Altaira> [4/22 @ 14:27] (0/0)
What others have said <Thorondun > [4/22 @ 11:52] (0/0)
A brilliant piece of foreshadowing. <Curious> [4/22 @ 8:37] (0/0)
I believe Tolkien... <gullygilly> [4/22 @ 5:01] (1/1)

And I always thought <Green Rider> [4/22 @ 8:57] (0/0)

Both.... <Golfimbul> [4/22 @ 2:23] (0/0)
my thoughts... <wajeff> [4/22 @ 0:12] (0/0)
Maybe the terms do refer to the reuniting of the Fellowship. <Morwen> [4/21 @ 23:57] (1/1)

This is what I thought <Dame Ioreth > [4/22 @ 12:59] (0/0)

Nothing wrong with these <lumpkin> [4/21 @ 23:52] (0/0)
Very hobbit-like! <Matthew/Ugluk> [4/21 @ 23:37] (4/7)

It thought Flotsam and Jetsam was the name of the weed. (No Text) <ThorondorEagleofManwë> [4/22 @ 9:10] (1/1)

Thats Longbottom Leaf. (No Text) <Brown Radagast> [4/23 @ 14:29] (0/0)

the hobbits <drogo_drogo> [4/22 @ 6:57] (0/0)
I think you're right here... <Reverend> [4/22 @ 0:18] (0/0)
It's funny but I always thought <hatster> [4/22 @ 0:08] (2/2)

I like applying the terms to the <Princess of Geekland> [4/22 @ 8:11] (0/0)
me too <galadhremmin> [4/22 @ 1:48] (0/0)

Another unaswerable question. <Reverend> [4/21 @ 19:51] (8/27)

With respect to Celeborn's words, <Entmaiden> [4/22 @ 23:18] (0/0)
Bombadils spirit... <ThorondorEagleofManwë> [4/22 @ 9:03] (0/0)
Some wild thoughts <hatster> [4/22 @ 7:42] (1/1)

Here ya go hatster... <Dame Ioreth > [4/23 @ 13:35] (0/0)

Hum. <Atlas> [4/22 @ 2:42] (1/1)

The enigma... <gullygilly> [4/22 @ 4:34] (0/0)

Gandalf and Celeborn are being <Merryk> [4/21 @ 23:37] (1/1)

Thats it! <Brockomir> [4/22 @ 0:02] (0/0)

oldest sentient being.. <drogo_drogo> [4/21 @ 20:29] (2/3)

Hmmm. <Brockomir> [4/22 @ 0:00] (1/1)

a bit on trees, Ents, and Huorns <drogo_drogo> [4/22 @ 7:47] (0/0)

and you took the words out of my mouth! (No Text) <hatster> [4/21 @ 20:44] (0/0)

what I think... <gullygilly> [4/21 @ 20:19] (0/0)
Bombadil is not alive, and the older trees do not speak. <Curious> [4/21 @ 20:18] (2/13)

Bo-ring <Reverend> [4/21 @ 23:06] (2/4)

More thoughts. <Curious> [4/22 @ 7:57] (0/0)
Hugh? <Brockomir> [4/21 @ 23:57] (1/2)

An exception. <Reverend> [4/22 @ 0:09] (1/1)

Well! <Brockomir> [4/22 @ 1:32] (0/0)

ah! you took my answer. <summertime> [4/21 @ 20:23] (3/7)

Mine as well :) (No Text) <Golfimbul> [4/22 @ 2:18] (0/0)
well except <hatster> [4/21 @ 20:45] (2/4)

you're right <summertime> [4/21 @ 21:01] (0/0)
Not silly... <gullygilly> [4/21 @ 20:55] (1/2)

depends on what constitutes a language maybe <drogo_drogo> [4/21 @ 21:11] (1/1)

True... <gullygilly> [4/21 @ 21:24] (0/0)

Welcome back! (No Text) <Curious> [4/21 @ 20:24] (0/0)

Flotsam and Jestsam: Introduction, and a Present <Altaira> [4/21 @ 15:01] (9/10)

6 degrees of separation.... <Golfimbul> [4/22 @ 11:30] (0/0)
Yay! My second favorite chapter <Entmaiden> [4/21 @ 22:56] (0/0)
*** Screeches to a halt, smoke coming from the soles of her sneakers *** <TolkienFan> [4/21 @ 22:01] (0/0)
Looking forward to it. <Princess of Geekland> [4/21 @ 21:21] (0/0)
Looking forward to it! Thanks! (No Text) <wajeff> [4/21 @ 20:18] (0/0)
waiting on pins and needles and off to Main I go (No Text) <hatster> [4/21 @ 18:58] (0/0)
great song <drogo_drogo> [4/21 @ 17:59] (0/0)
Love the marchin' ents... <gullygilly> [4/21 @ 17:06] (1/1)

Your song... <Dame Ioreth > [4/21 @ 20:36] (0/0)

Sounds great and im looking forward to it (nice song by the way) (No Text) <eldarheru> [4/21 @ 16:05] (0/0)

Over the hill <Aldaron Man> [4/21 @ 11:20] (4/6)

Some Clarification <Aldaron Man> [4/22 @ 2:30] (0/0)
I feel over the hill today. <gullygilly> [4/21 @ 18:30] (1/1)

Eeeek! <Dame Ioreth > [4/21 @ 21:16] (0/0)

Without any particular research... <Reverend> [4/21 @ 11:32] (0/0)
Frodo's age is significant, but <Curious> [4/21 @ 11:25] (1/1)

Yep <Thorongil2931> [4/21 @ 17:43] (0/0)

sillmarillion <eldarheru> [4/21 @ 1:43] (11/19)

It never troubled me <Glaurung the Magnificent> [4/21 @ 18:59] (0/0)
The names troubled me aswell, but <Lairosion> [4/21 @ 17:53] (1/2)

Suggestions to make reading easier <Thorongil2931> [4/21 @ 19:17] (1/1)

Read it with maps and family trees <Dame Ioreth > [4/21 @ 20:41] (0/0)

I've been OK so far. <Walter> [4/21 @ 17:45] (0/0)
Another yes here, but <Elwen> [4/21 @ 13:41] (0/0)
It's not just you. (No Text) <Princess of Geekland> [4/21 @ 12:18] (0/0)
Yeah, the F Crowd was a pain... <Varda Elentari> [4/21 @ 11:19] (1/1)

The "C" crowd was hard too (No Text) <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [4/21 @ 20:00] (0/0)

Wait'll You Get to History of Middle-earth <Ostadan> [4/21 @ 10:52] (2/5)

actually... <eldarheru> [4/21 @ 16:00] (1/3)

Please, what is the recommended order? <erather> [4/21 @ 16:39] (1/2)

here is what I recomend <eldarheru> [4/21 @ 18:17] (1/1)

Very comprehensive, thanks! (No Text) <erather> [4/21 @ 19:31] (0/0)

You know, that must be the <Princess of Geekland> [4/21 @ 12:19] (0/0)

Cheat (No Text - Link Inside) <Reverend> [4/21 @ 10:13] (0/0)
Keep referring to the family trees... <Matthew/Ugluk> [4/21 @ 8:18] (0/0)
The Sil... <oloin> [4/21 @ 7:22] (0/0)
Same here... <gullygilly> [4/21 @ 5:10] (0/0)

Black Rider alergies <eldarheru> [4/21 @ 1:34] (2/7)

You may be confused by the movie. <Curious> [4/21 @ 11:21] (0/0)
They can't feel it from any distance <Matthew/Ugluk> [4/21 @ 8:03] (1/5)

A couple of yes, buts. <Princess of Geekland> [4/21 @ 12:21] (2/4)

My own, "Yes, but..." <Matthew/Ugluk> [4/21 @ 12:47] (1/1)

For that very reason, I <Curious> [4/21 @ 13:26] (0/0)

Less so than Gollum, it seems. <Curious> [4/21 @ 12:37] (1/1)

Yes, I agree. <Princess of Geekland> [4/21 @ 12:53] (0/0)

Elvish habits <Pomona> [4/20 @ 19:33] (4/17)

interesting... <Yncanes> [4/20 @ 20:13] (0/0)
Yes, Elves are just like people. <Nimrodel > [4/20 @ 20:12] (1/1)

Elves consider humans fragile. <Curious> [4/21 @ 18:48] (0/0)

and more questions . . . <lotr elentari> [4/20 @ 19:48] (3/11)

different <rangers rule> [4/20 @ 21:17] (0/0)
My 2 cents worth, tho I am <Princess of Geekland> [4/20 @ 20:10] (1/2)

I think you're knowledgeable ;) (No Text) <gullygilly> [4/20 @ 20:13] (1/1)

You are being way too <Princess of Geekland> [4/20 @ 22:39] (0/0)

hmmmm where did you get <hatster> [4/20 @ 19:51] (1/6)

*thinking, thinking* <lotr elentari> [4/20 @ 19:54] (4/5)

Never? Well, hardly ever! <erather> [4/20 @ 20:53] (0/0)
He was joking. (No Text) <Nimrodel > [4/20 @ 20:07] (0/0)
funny thing is <hatster> [4/20 @ 20:02] (0/0)
In reply <Pomona> [4/20 @ 20:01] (1/1)

Well, probably in the ... <gullygilly> [4/20 @ 20:11] (0/0)

Welcome! as this seems to be your first post here <hatster> [4/20 @ 19:38] (1/1)

Yes, in the Sil... <gullygilly> [4/20 @ 19:49] (0/0)

Is it just me???? <lotr elentari> [4/20 @ 19:29] (3/9)

Elves at Helm's deep <oloin> [4/21 @ 15:57] (0/0)
It's not IN the book. <Nimrodel > [4/20 @ 19:34] (0/0)
nope <hatster> [4/20 @ 19:31] (1/6)

good to know <lotr elentari> [4/20 @ 19:41] (2/5)

Could you do us a favor, dear? <Nimrodel > [4/20 @ 20:15] (0/0)
I've watched two friends <hatster> [4/20 @ 19:43] (1/3)

its NOT fun <lotr elentari> [4/20 @ 19:46] (1/2)

not to worry <hatster> [4/20 @ 19:49] (1/1)

Yes, re-reading is the best part. <erather> [4/20 @ 20:42] (0/0)

geography and Tolkien--any opinions or thoughts? <hatster> [4/20 @ 18:21] (9/31)

Sigh... <notlost> [4/22 @ 22:45] (1/1)

I promise <hatster> [4/22 @ 23:02] (0/0)

I have to answer... <iamleia2> [4/22 @ 0:49] (1/1)

thanks much <hatster> [4/22 @ 23:09] (0/0)

Ok, here's my goofy theory... <Dame Ioreth > [4/21 @ 21:08] (1/2)

C'mon hatster... <Dame Ioreth > [4/22 @ 14:53] (1/1)

OK ok ! As long as you promise <hatster> [4/22 @ 22:20] (0/0)

My thoughts. <Curious> [4/21 @ 11:07] (1/1)

Wow! Thanks for taking all that time! <hatster> [4/21 @ 18:54] (0/0)

I'd advise reading the History of Midle-Earth... <Reverend> [4/21 @ 10:11] (1/8)

a few more thoughts and questions <hatster> [4/21 @ 18:39] (1/7)

More thoughts. <Curious> [4/21 @ 19:13] (1/6)

I wasn't thinking of Sauron <hatster> [4/21 @ 19:49] (1/5)

Sure. <Curious> [4/21 @ 20:10] (1/4)

actually <hatster> [4/21 @ 20:43] (2/3)

So you are saying... <gullygilly> [4/21 @ 21:19] (1/1)

well if I knew what I was getting at exactly <hatster> [4/21 @ 22:14] (0/0)

I am saying <Curious> [4/21 @ 20:53] (0/0)

Wow, what a cool set of <Princess of Geekland> [4/20 @ 20:15] (2/4)

Princess! That's perfect <hatster> [4/21 @ 18:44] (1/2)

The Elven Ring preserves <Curious> [4/21 @ 20:45] (1/1)

I agree, Curious, and also <Princess of Geekland> [4/21 @ 21:26] (0/0)

Wow... <gullygilly> [4/20 @ 20:30] (0/0)

some ideas <drogo_drogo> [4/20 @ 19:40] (1/1)

I'm doing what we were told not to do <hatster> [4/21 @ 18:55] (0/0)

Not sure that its entirely related. <beren_boy> [4/20 @ 19:20] (1/1)

i love your description <hatster> [4/20 @ 19:53] (0/0)

I haven't ever given this much thought... <gullygilly> [4/20 @ 19:06] (1/3)

nooooo don't quit! <hatster> [4/20 @ 19:15] (1/2)

Well, it would be much like today... <gullygilly> [4/20 @ 19:40] (1/1)

That's what I was thinking, however <hatster> [4/20 @ 19:47] (0/0)

Jesus and Tolkien <ThorondorEagleofManwë> [4/20 @ 16:25] (9/26)

I always saw Frodo as... <spencer> [4/21 @ 15:21] (0/0)
How Frodo, Gandalf, and Aragorn are like <Curious> [4/21 @ 13:02] (0/0)
Noah and Elendil..... <Golfimbul> [4/21 @ 11:44] (0/0)
No, but the Holy Spirit <SonOfSaradoc> [4/21 @ 0:17] (0/0)
I like what hatster said <Princess of Geekland> [4/20 @ 20:21] (1/6)

And I like what you said: <Merryk> [4/20 @ 23:50] (2/5)

"even if we're not sure..." <Aunt Dora Baggins> [4/21 @ 15:51] (1/1)

Cool! (No Text) <Princess of Geekland> [4/21 @ 21:27] (0/0)

Symbolism <Princess of Geekland> [4/21 @ 12:28] (1/2)

Thanks Princess <hatster> [4/21 @ 19:20] (1/1)

Well, I printed off the earlier <Princess of Geekland> [4/21 @ 21:30] (0/0)

Poor Prof. Tolkien.. . <Nimrodel > [4/20 @ 19:04] (0/0)
poor folk...they are so patient with my repetition of this <hatster> [4/20 @ 17:29] (2/2)

What he said and... <Reverend> [4/21 @ 10:02] (0/0)
well put... <drogo_drogo> [4/20 @ 19:04] (0/0)

Ok... <CAhobbit> [4/20 @ 17:13] (1/3)

Allegory-discussion since at least 1957... <IBo> [4/20 @ 19:03] (1/2)

Tolkien himself in the <Princess of Geekland> [4/21 @ 12:34] (1/1)

Yes, <IBo> [4/22 @ 3:42] (0/0)

Frodo is more <gullygilly> [4/20 @ 16:55] (4/6)

Yes, but, <Princess of Geekland> [4/21 @ 12:35] (0/0)
Would Sam be St. John... <Golfimbul> [4/21 @ 11:28] (0/0)
I saw Boromir as Judas <hatster> [4/20 @ 19:09] (2/2)

Here is a link to your original post on this <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [4/20 @ 23:29] (0/0)
hmmm... yes <gullygilly> [4/20 @ 19:24] (0/0)

I didnt think of Frodo like that. (No Text) <ThorondorEagleofManwë> [4/20 @ 17:13] (0/0)

Tolkien's most intriguing use of foreshadowing... <Paisley7skies> [4/20 @ 11:13] (8/22)

My favorite is Boromir at the Council of Elrond <Entmaiden> [4/21 @ 22:58] (0/0)
Here is my favorite one from the Sil <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [4/20 @ 23:18] (0/0)
Two of my favorites. <Morwen> [4/20 @ 18:57] (0/0)
In Galadriel's mirror <erather> [4/20 @ 18:35] (1/1)

*Sob* Sob* Not the sea again... <gullygilly> [4/20 @ 19:28] (0/0)

When Gandalf... <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [4/20 @ 14:16] (2/2)

yes, that's a good one! (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [4/20 @ 18:26] (0/0)
Ooh, yes, another good one. (No Text) <Varda Elentari> [4/20 @ 14:25] (0/0)

Sam's gift... <gullygilly> [4/20 @ 13:33] (1/1)

this is my favourite too <jadeshadow> [4/20 @ 14:16] (0/0)

Moria.... <Varda Elentari> [4/20 @ 13:21] (3/3)

I have wondered that myself. <Princess of Geekland> [4/20 @ 22:43] (0/0)
and the word pattern too... <Dame Ioreth > [4/20 @ 14:11] (0/0)
ooo-- good one. <gullygilly> [4/20 @ 13:39] (0/0)

two come to mind right away... <drogo_drogo> [4/20 @ 12:53] (1/7)

or the dream of the sea before he even <hatster> [4/20 @ 12:59] (1/6)

Yes. *sob, sob* <gullygilly> [4/20 @ 13:04] (1/5)

this isn't exactly fair <hatster> [4/20 @ 14:40] (3/4)

what a closing that would have been! <drogo_drogo> [4/20 @ 20:00] (1/1)

Well, I think he wanted it! <hatster> [4/20 @ 20:15] (0/0)

I agree, its not very fair! (No Text) <beren_boy> [4/20 @ 19:00] (0/0)
You had to do that... <gullygilly> [4/20 @ 14:55] (0/0)

Ainur/Valar like Angels? <SerenityBliss> [4/19 @ 22:53] (6/12)

an angel analogy I use to understand the Valar/Maiar... <drogo_drogo> [4/20 @ 10:38] (2/2)

Madeline L'Engle uses a scary cherub <SonOfSaradoc> [4/21 @ 0:22] (0/0)
I use this too... <gullygilly> [4/20 @ 11:43] (0/0)

They are "angelic" <Watson> [4/20 @ 10:19] (0/0)
You are spot on. <Curious> [4/20 @ 7:33] (2/4)

They had children? <Golfimbul> [4/20 @ 10:29] (1/1)

Originally, Eonwe, Manwe's herald, <Curious> [4/21 @ 10:07] (0/0)

For more on angels: (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [4/20 @ 7:35] (1/1)

Thanks for the link <drogo_drogo> [4/20 @ 10:46] (0/0)

THey are what you wish them to be <MrCere> [4/20 @ 3:01] (0/0)
The way I look at it... <Azree> [4/19 @ 23:34] (0/0)
Look at it this way: <Nimrodel > [4/19 @ 23:25] (0/0)

It's probably a very VERY stupid question, but I can't stop wondering <Aragorn rules> [4/19 @ 19:26] (11/45)

Not stupid at all! <Lady Aredhel> [4/20 @ 9:00] (1/1)

And after awhile Sam goes to Valinor too. (No Text) <elvenhobbit84> [4/20 @ 10:12] (0/0)

This is a common question, by the way. <Curious> [4/20 @ 7:07] (4/4)

"Beautiful reply," <gullygilly> [4/20 @ 10:05] (0/0)
"Many readers are confused about the ending of LotR." <IBo> [4/20 @ 8:54] (0/0)
bittersweet (elves' departure) <drogo_drogo> [4/20 @ 8:30] (0/0)
ah you came to it in the end, Curious <hatster> [4/20 @ 7:48] (0/0)

reply <I LoVe GoLLum!!> [4/20 @ 2:37] (1/8)

Ah ha! One problem <Ltlberr> [4/20 @ 4:45] (2/7)

But why is that bad? <Nimrodel > [4/20 @ 10:33] (2/4)

I guess it just seems like <Ltlberr> [4/20 @ 11:45] (1/2)

ah "forever" is a very strong word <hatster> [4/20 @ 12:09] (1/1)

On forever... <gullygilly> [4/20 @ 13:02] (0/0)

Living forever would be a drag... <gullygilly> [4/20 @ 10:47] (0/0)

I suppose a belated ROTK Spoiler notice is in order (No Text) <Ltlberr> [4/20 @ 4:47] (1/1)

No need for spoiler tags in the Reading Room. <Curious> [4/20 @ 7:12] (0/0)

If you're not ready to take on the Sil, <Entmaiden> [4/20 @ 0:05] (0/0)
BTW the only stupid question is the one not asked that keeps you wondering (No Text) <Paisley7skies> [4/19 @ 22:41] (0/0)
One other thing Aragorn rules <Ltlberr> [4/19 @ 20:54] (1/5)

I read the appendices and found nothing about the people who departed except that Galadrial and Celeborn were (I think they said dead, but I could be wrong) (No Text) <Aragorn rules> [4/19 @ 20:58] (1/4)

Are you reading it slowly enough? <PhantomS> [4/19 @ 21:08] (1/3)

PhantomS <Aragorn rules> [4/19 @ 21:23] (1/2)

*chuckles* Ahh, now I see <Ltlberr> [4/19 @ 21:30] (1/1)

ok, thanks (No Text) <Aragorn rules> [4/19 @ 21:38] (0/0)

Alright, here's a very short answer to a long subject... <Azree> [4/19 @ 20:28] (1/1)

ok, now I get it (No Text) <Aragorn rules> [4/19 @ 20:31] (0/0)

I think it's summed up nicely <Altaira> [4/19 @ 20:22] (1/1)

Altaira, thanks (No Text) <Aragorn rules> [4/19 @ 20:24] (0/0)

Explained in the Silmarillion <Fingal the Scot> [4/19 @ 20:14] (1/1)

ok. <Aragorn rules> [4/19 @ 20:20] (0/0)

I'm sure we can help, but first <Ltlberr> [4/19 @ 19:47] (1/5)

oh, ok <Aragorn rules> [4/19 @ 19:51] (1/4)

I hope this helps... <gullygilly> [4/19 @ 20:07] (1/3)

well, I suppose that makes sense, but... <Aragorn rules> [4/19 @ 20:13] (1/2)

Here's the Answer to that. <PhantomS> [4/19 @ 21:00] (1/1)

Thanks Phantom <hatster> [4/20 @ 0:36] (0/0)

um, can someone please awnser this <Aragorn rules> [4/19 @ 19:45] (3/8)

Everyone gets confused. (No Text) <ThorondorEagleofManwë> [4/19 @ 20:29] (0/0)
I'll try again... <Paisley7skies> [4/19 @ 20:20] (1/4)

Paisley7skies. <Aragorn rules> [4/19 @ 20:22] (1/3)

Ok here it goes... <Paisley7skies> [4/19 @ 20:36] (1/2)

Paisley7skies <Aragorn rules> [4/19 @ 20:44] (1/1)

Cool :-) (No Text) <Paisley7skies> [4/19 @ 20:46] (0/0)

I'll try... (No Text) <Paisley7skies> [4/19 @ 20:17] (1/1)

ok, thanks (No Text) <Aragorn rules> [4/19 @ 20:18] (0/0)

Alternate way to read LOTR <Paisley7skies> [4/19 @ 13:18] (7/24)

Good idea!! <Lady Aredhel> [4/20 @ 8:54] (0/0)
I've been wanting to do that <Rain Queen> [4/20 @ 7:27] (0/0)
when I start the book the second time <Aragorn rules> [4/19 @ 20:30] (3/7)

Oh, I gotta disagree <Ltlberr> [4/19 @ 21:12] (1/3)

Well, I guess when you put it that way <Aragorn rules> [4/19 @ 21:28] (1/2)

I kind of agree with you <Entmaiden> [4/20 @ 0:10] (1/1)

yes... <Paisley7skies> [4/20 @ 0:37] (0/0)

Oh, that reminds me <Altaira> [4/19 @ 21:09] (1/1)

Another good idea (No Text) <Paisley7skies> [4/19 @ 22:01] (0/0)

Good idea :-) (No Text) <Paisley7skies> [4/19 @ 20:39] (0/0)

nice approach to reading it <drogo_drogo> [4/19 @ 19:06] (1/1)

Couldn't agree with you more... (No Text) <Paisley7skies> [4/19 @ 19:12] (0/0)

I like this idea. <Ltlberr> [4/19 @ 17:22] (1/1)

Glad you liked it... (No Text) <Paisley7skies> [4/19 @ 17:49] (0/0)

I've read it that way <Altaira> [4/19 @ 14:04] (2/5)

BBC <Walter> [4/19 @ 16:59] (2/2)

Interesting! <Altaira> [4/19 @ 18:18] (0/0)
Have a copy BBC version <Paisley7skies> [4/19 @ 17:12] (0/0)

Interesting... <Paisley7skies> [4/19 @ 14:38] (1/1)

My opinion, <ThorondorEagleofManwë> [4/19 @ 15:15] (0/0)

Actually there was someone else <hatster> [4/19 @ 13:37] (1/3)

I was older... <Paisley7skies> [4/19 @ 14:46] (1/2)

I honestly didn't like the movies until <hatster> [4/19 @ 14:53] (1/1)

Omissions you're right.. <Paisley7skies> [4/19 @ 15:06] (0/0)

How many elves? <Walter> [4/19 @ 4:20] (3/14)

Welcome, Walter <Altaira> [4/19 @ 13:53] (1/1)

I'm loving the Sil. <Walter> [4/19 @ 20:58] (0/0)

I'm no expert at anything but google, but <hatster> [4/19 @ 8:07] (4/10)

thanks <drogo_drogo> [4/19 @ 19:09] (1/1)

Martinez also has <hatster> [4/19 @ 23:49] (0/0)

Thanks <Walter> [4/19 @ 16:51] (1/5)

Yes, I've wondered (and asked) before <erather> [4/19 @ 18:12] (1/4)

Valinor as birth control? <Walter> [4/19 @ 21:09] (1/3)

An Island...? <PhantomS> [4/19 @ 21:18] (1/2)

OK, so it's a really big island! <Walter> [4/19 @ 21:40] (1/1)

or a very small continent? (No Text) <hatster> [4/20 @ 0:59] (0/0)

hmmmm <hatster> [4/19 @ 14:48] (0/0)
Great link! <Altaira> [4/19 @ 13:50] (0/0)

...does it take to change a lightbulb? <Ufthak> [4/19 @ 7:12] (0/0)

age of Dwarfs <eldarheru> [4/19 @ 2:51] (1/1)

The average age is <PhantomS> [4/19 @ 6:20] (0/0)

elf reincarnation <eldarheru> [4/19 @ 1:25] (3/14)

a longish answer from History of Middle Earth essay <drogo_drogo> [4/19 @ 8:25] (2/3)

Tolkien Rejected Rebirth <Ostadan> [4/21 @ 11:01] (1/1)

So he was eventually <Princess of Geekland> [4/21 @ 12:41] (0/0)

and all is revealed <hatster> [4/19 @ 10:34] (0/0)

I wont promise that this is entirely correct... <Tauriel> [4/19 @ 7:17] (0/0)
more than one case.... <Golfimbul> [4/19 @ 1:43] (2/8)

a thought or two <hatster> [4/19 @ 7:58] (1/1)

This might be shift.... <Golfimbul> [4/19 @ 12:13] (0/0)

Elves and Reincarnation <Celebrial> [4/19 @ 2:23] (4/5)

You are right as far as you go. <Princess of Geekland> [4/21 @ 12:48] (0/0)
If someone kills an Elf, <PhantomS> [4/19 @ 7:10] (1/1)

In that passage about <Princess of Geekland> [4/21 @ 13:11] (0/0)

not entirly true <eldarheru> [4/19 @ 2:46] (0/0)
That's why I thought. But I can't think of more than one case of reincarnation. (No Text) <Arod the Swift> [4/19 @ 2:26] (0/0)

Dragons after ROTK <ThorondorEagleofManwë> [4/18 @ 21:00] (2/3)

According to Gandalf <Altaira> [4/18 @ 22:17] (1/1)

In a Letter <Ostadan> [4/21 @ 11:07] (0/0)

All we know is <PhantomS> [4/18 @ 21:48] (0/0)

The king meets the Holbytlan <drogo_drogo> [4/18 @ 19:35] (3/8)

What's one more shock? <JewelTook> [4/19 @ 0:38] (2/2)

I'm glad you've brought up <Merryk> [4/19 @ 13:54] (0/0)
Theoden's humility... <Golfimbul> [4/19 @ 1:49] (0/0)

A real King! <erather> [4/18 @ 20:32] (3/3)

the king <drogo_drogo> [4/19 @ 8:32] (0/0)
I agree <Altaira> [4/18 @ 20:58] (0/0)
Thats a good way to put it. (No Text) <ThorondorEagleofManwë> [4/18 @ 20:53] (0/0)

Yes, I like the end of this chapter because <gullygilly> [4/18 @ 20:22] (0/0)

If you want to read the poll on Main <Curious> [4/18 @ 18:10] (3/21)

BTW the movie board.... <Golfimbul> [4/19 @ 12:39] (0/0)
Thanks, Annael, for doing the poll <Entmaiden> [4/18 @ 23:37] (1/5)

Annael, I had another thought (sorry, kind of long) <Entmaiden> [4/19 @ 11:40] (4/4)

how about <Annael> [4/21 @ 11:37] (0/0)
As a newbie, <Green Rider> [4/20 @ 4:00] (0/0)
Good points <Altaira> [4/19 @ 13:25] (0/0)
Tho I wrote in favor of <Princess of Geekland> [4/19 @ 12:24] (0/0)

Rather than start a new thread: Poll has dropped off the board. Here are the results. (LONG) <Annael> [4/18 @ 18:39] (7/13)

Thanks, good summary! I think <Greenwood Hobbit> [4/19 @ 16:56] (0/0)
Gosh, just as I was getting my thoughts collected... <erather> [4/18 @ 20:22] (2/3)

well said <Annael> [4/21 @ 11:31] (0/0)
Good thoughts <Altaira> [4/18 @ 20:30] (1/1)

I agree! <notlost> [4/19 @ 0:49] (0/0)

Thanks for all this. <NZ Strider> [4/18 @ 20:04] (0/0)
Thank you for posting and <gullygilly> [4/18 @ 19:40] (0/0)
Yup thanks! (No Text) <beren_boy> [4/18 @ 18:56] (0/0)
Thank you for this, Annael <Aragorn_Elessar> [4/18 @ 18:54] (1/3)

Oh, and one thing I forgot to mention: <Aragorn_Elessar> [4/18 @ 18:57] (2/2)

Good! <notlost> [4/19 @ 0:52] (0/0)
I'm glad... <gullygilly> [4/18 @ 19:38] (0/0)

*applauds* <Princess of Geekland> [4/18 @ 18:43] (0/0)

SHADOWFAX <HAXBY> [4/18 @ 18:01] (4/7)

Sam Says He Saw Him Go <Ostadan> [4/21 @ 11:04] (0/0)
Psst. <Ufthak> [4/19 @ 7:09] (0/0)
Tolkien wrote <Princess of Geekland> [4/18 @ 18:22] (0/0)
Tolkien said in a letter that he <Curious> [4/18 @ 18:09] (1/3)

I always thought he went. <Annael> [4/18 @ 18:45] (2/2)

Heh heh, can you imagine?... <Ltlberr> [4/20 @ 0:26] (0/0)
It says it right in ROTK <ThorondorEagleofManwë> [4/18 @ 20:57] (0/0)

Rescue by Glorfindel <Princess of Geekland> [4/18 @ 11:40] (5/11)

Glorfindel <Arod the Swift> [4/19 @ 2:29] (0/0)
What about the great balrog of morgoth <eldarheru> [4/19 @ 1:18] (1/1)

Other Glorfindel <gullygilly> [4/19 @ 7:37] (0/0)

Good question <Altaira> [4/18 @ 20:48] (0/0)
Another example of the 2nd Law <Pallando-II> [4/18 @ 13:49] (0/0)
my guess <rangers rule> [4/18 @ 12:11] (3/5)

Frodo had been managing <Merryk> [4/18 @ 21:05] (2/2)

yeah <rangers rule> [4/20 @ 21:24] (0/0)
Now that you mention it, <Princess of Geekland> [4/19 @ 12:31] (0/0)

Yup... <beren_boy> [4/18 @ 17:37] (0/0)
I agree. Glorfindel wanted Aragorn <Curious> [4/18 @ 15:50] (0/0)

The Dark Vale <gullygilly> [4/18 @ 6:03] (3/4)

ending <rangers rule> [4/18 @ 12:18] (0/0)
It reminds me of the Paths of the Dead. <Curious> [4/18 @ 10:43] (1/1)

Cloaking action <SonOfSaradoc> [4/19 @ 0:04] (0/0)

smoke rising <drogo_drogo> [4/18 @ 8:24] (0/0)

TTT Book III: Chapter 8-- Open Discussion. <Inferno> [4/17 @ 18:43] (8/38)

How big was that mound of orcs? <Curious> [4/18 @ 11:31] (4/10)

More math.... <Golfimbul> [4/19 @ 2:01] (1/1)

Simple and elegant, thanks. (No Text) <Curious> [4/21 @ 11:57] (0/0)

I think they were consumed.... <Golfimbul> [4/19 @ 1:53] (0/0)
OK, so if Blue Wizards calculations are correct... <beren_boy> [4/18 @ 17:58] (1/2)

I'm sure you meant 76 feet deep <Entmaiden> [4/18 @ 23:28] (1/1)

Oh... my bad! ;-) (No Text) <beren_boy> [4/19 @ 16:10] (0/0)

And how do we know there is a pit under it? <Matthew/Ugluk> [4/18 @ 13:02] (1/3)

Ent-vironmental regulations... <Darkstone> [4/18 @ 15:25] (1/2)

and they should probably do an <beren_boy> [4/18 @ 17:45] (1/1)

It would be a great dig! (No Text) <Golfimbul> [4/19 @ 2:07] (0/0)

No questions, just wanted to say <NZ Strider> [4/18 @ 10:02] (0/0)
The friendship of Legolas and Gimli. <Curious> [4/18 @ 9:10] (2/4)

Growing a friendship <JewelTook> [4/19 @ 0:16] (1/1)

new experiences <hatster> [4/19 @ 8:04] (0/0)

funny I always felt their <hatster> [4/18 @ 11:14] (1/1)

Gee I was really hoping Curious would take me on for this one! :-) (No Text) <hatster> [4/18 @ 22:30] (0/0)

A nice image of the Glittering Caves: (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [4/18 @ 1:29] (0/0)
How could the dwarves not know of the Glittering Caves? <Curious> [4/18 @ 1:23] (3/3)

Dwarvish thought <PhantomS> [4/18 @ 22:00] (0/0)
I does seem odd <gullygilly> [4/18 @ 5:09] (0/0)
I chalk it up to <Atlas> [4/18 @ 2:07] (0/0)

Could Saruman have allied with the huorns? <Curious> [4/17 @ 21:26] (4/6)

Sauroman <kodax> [4/18 @ 2:26] (0/0)
He may not have known <Atlas> [4/18 @ 2:24] (0/0)
I don't think that Saruman cared <hatster> [4/17 @ 22:11] (2/2)

do-it-yourself (sub-)creator <drogo_drogo> [4/18 @ 8:08] (0/0)
I agree... <gullygilly> [4/18 @ 4:53] (0/0)

a good question..and it deserves an anwer! <wajeff> [4/17 @ 21:54] (0/0)

For once, Tolkien did NOT follow the hobbits. <Curious> [4/17 @ 20:57] (3/7)

I'm going to discuss this very thing next week <Altaira> [4/18 @ 0:34] (1/4)

I missed your previous post. <Curious> [4/18 @ 1:09] (1/3)

Twas not I <Altaira> [4/18 @ 1:41] (1/2)

Just so everyone knows, <Curious> [4/18 @ 9:01] (1/1)

No biggie <Altaira> [4/18 @ 12:50] (0/0)

nice! <drogo_drogo> [4/18 @ 0:28] (0/0)
Good point <JewelTook> [4/18 @ 0:10] (0/0)

thanks for pinch-hitting <drogo_drogo> [4/17 @ 19:10] (0/0)

Metadiscussion <Princess of Geekland> [4/17 @ 17:51] (15/39)

Something else that just dawned on me... <Dame Ioreth > [4/18 @ 19:28] (0/0)
Still no cookies. <Darkstone> [4/18 @ 17:11] (1/1)

Au contraire <Altaira> [4/18 @ 20:16] (0/0)

I'm with you, PoG <Serai> [4/18 @ 14:33] (1/1)

The answer that makes the <Princess of Geekland> [4/18 @ 18:27] (0/0)

From an RR Newbie's perspective... <LOTR_nutcase> [4/18 @ 14:08] (1/1)

Totally Agree LOTRN! (No Text) <Aidyl> [4/18 @ 15:43] (0/0)

I have put up a poll on Main about this too <Annael> [4/18 @ 13:32] (1/1)

Thanks Annael <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [4/18 @ 15:49] (0/0)

I see it as this... <Farawyn> [4/18 @ 11:59] (0/0)
Assume the best <hatster> [4/18 @ 11:52] (0/0)
I'm very hesitant to say anything, especially <NZ Strider> [4/18 @ 9:56] (3/7)

Great points <Acathalion> [4/18 @ 20:12] (0/0)
It might have been me... <Suni> [4/18 @ 16:59] (0/0)
good points <Annael> [4/18 @ 13:43] (3/4)

I would love the idea <Princess of Geekland> [4/18 @ 18:32] (1/1)

Changes <Altaira> [4/18 @ 20:10] (0/0)

I don't see a problem <Tintallë> [4/18 @ 15:58] (0/0)
about tagging <hatster> [4/18 @ 14:43] (0/0)

It is strange <IBo> [4/18 @ 5:54] (0/0)
Hum. <Atlas> [4/18 @ 2:54] (1/1)

Don't worry, I'm not angry :) <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [4/18 @ 5:57] (0/0)

RR is my haven <Entmaiden> [4/17 @ 23:08] (2/2)

You speak for me, Entmaiden <JewelTook> [4/17 @ 23:56] (0/0)
Me, too <notlost> [4/17 @ 23:52] (0/0)

offering my ideas on discussions <Lothirienne> [4/17 @ 19:07] (2/3)

On emailing <Eledhwen> [4/18 @ 5:16] (1/1)

Thank you for summarizing <Princess of Geekland> [4/18 @ 11:25] (0/0)

You have excellent points... <gullygilly> [4/17 @ 22:33] (0/0)

Dear Princess, <Dame Ioreth > [4/17 @ 18:52] (0/0)
I don't see a problem... <gullygilly> [4/17 @ 18:28] (2/5)

Regardless of whether or not <Ataahua> [4/17 @ 19:58] (1/2)

But I don't see the "glug" <hatster> [4/17 @ 20:10] (1/1)

Never seen a *glug* here... <Darkstone> [4/18 @ 19:32] (0/0)

well said <drogo_drogo> [4/17 @ 19:00] (1/1)

Yes and yes. however, I do wish <hatster> [4/17 @ 19:48] (0/0)

I hesitate to respond, because <Curious> [4/17 @ 18:24] (1/2)

glad you are here with me..umm.. us <hatster> [4/17 @ 18:35] (1/1)

I know what you mean about... <Aragorn_Elessar> [4/17 @ 19:12] (0/0)

Gone for Easter. <Reverend> [4/17 @ 9:49] (8/14)

A joyous Easter to you and yours! (No Text) <NZ Strider> [4/18 @ 9:59] (0/0)
Can't resist quoting <Merryk> [4/17 @ 23:51] (0/0)
Guess this is busy season for you <Entmaiden> [4/17 @ 23:09] (0/0)
Have a good easter, and I always enjoy your insights (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [4/17 @ 19:02] (0/0)
hope it is a happy Easter <hatster> [4/17 @ 18:02] (0/0)
I'm just staying home for Easter =] (No Text) <ThorondorEagleofManwë> [4/17 @ 10:43] (0/0)
I must say <Curious> [4/17 @ 10:27] (1/1)

My huff broke down too. :) (No Text) <Golfimbul> [4/17 @ 11:16] (0/0)

No problem, Rev. <Ossë> [4/17 @ 9:55] (2/5)

Even my 80-year-old parents have internet access! <Kathira> [4/17 @ 14:00] (0/0)
I'll be off decorating eggs with my kids and such. <Dame Ioreth > [4/17 @ 10:18] (3/3)

me, too <notlost> [4/17 @ 23:40] (0/0)
Sounds like lots of fun. (No Text) <Golfimbul> [4/17 @ 11:15] (0/0)
Sound yummy. <Curious> [4/17 @ 10:32] (0/0)

OT: Learning Old English <hatster> [4/16 @ 23:18] (5/9)

I'm learning Old English myself! <elfwing_angel> [4/18 @ 2:38] (1/1)

no problem, you gave me leads and that is plenty! Thanks! (No Text) <hatster> [4/18 @ 11:40] (0/0)

Never fear! Your question <Princess of Geekland> [4/17 @ 8:00] (1/1)

thanks! <hatster> [4/17 @ 14:03] (0/0)

IIRC <Altaira> [4/17 @ 6:54] (1/1)

Ah! So maybe all that Latin <hatster> [4/17 @ 6:57] (0/0)

A neat idea. <Kimi> [4/17 @ 5:55] (1/1)

Thanks Kimi <hatster> [4/17 @ 14:06] (0/0)

I do not know <IBo> [4/17 @ 5:22] (0/0)

Small ME tech. question. <Aldebaran> [4/16 @ 20:40] (5/12)

Even if ME technology <beren_boy> [4/17 @ 9:02] (0/0)
ananchronism <drogo_drogo> [4/17 @ 7:02] (1/2)

Not really <Matthew/Ugluk> [4/17 @ 12:52] (1/1)

true... <drogo_drogo> [4/17 @ 19:32] (0/0)

Numenoreans used bows of hollow steel... <Reverend> [4/16 @ 23:33] (1/1)

Nope, no crossbows <Matthew/Ugluk> [4/17 @ 15:17] (0/0)

Don't think so ... <gullygilly> [4/16 @ 20:52] (1/4)

Not all that advanced. <Curious> [4/16 @ 23:37] (1/3)

Since when is a cross bow not romantic... <gullygilly> [4/17 @ 18:34] (1/2)

But not <Curious> [4/18 @ 0:01] (1/1)

enough of the 'bathroom' humor already! (No Text) <gullygilly> [4/18 @ 5:11] (0/0)

I've wondered that myself... <ThorondorEagleofManwë> [4/16 @ 20:45] (0/0)

happiness of Tolkien letter-reading <niennas_tears> [4/16 @ 13:03] (4/8)

Thank you for your enthusiasm, NT. <TolkienFan> [4/18 @ 21:37] (0/0)
I just devoured the book and <Princess of Geekland> [4/17 @ 9:00] (0/0)
I loved them too <gullygilly> [4/16 @ 20:02] (1/2)

I wish there were more letters... <Dame Ioreth > [4/17 @ 2:42] (1/1)

Perhaps <Kimi> [4/17 @ 3:03] (0/0)

Check this out: (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [4/16 @ 13:11] (2/2)

Curious, you're a gold mine <notlost> [4/16 @ 23:34] (0/0)
oh oh....you are my new best friend!!! thank you so much! (No Text) <niennas_tears> [4/16 @ 13:19] (0/0)

TTT Book III: Chapter 8-- Hama they buried. <Inferno> [4/16 @ 12:27] (12/30)

One thing about Hama: <Kimi> [4/17 @ 4:22] (0/0)
Hama as captain of the guard <Lothirienne> [4/17 @ 2:10] (0/0)
Háma reminds me of the Unknown Soldier. <Morwen> [4/17 @ 0:08] (0/0)
Here was a royal fellowship of death... <Kathira> [4/16 @ 23:14] (1/1)

I know Henry V isn't very PC <Merryk> [4/16 @ 23:48] (0/0)

There's more to that Rohirrim than meets the eye <hatster> [4/16 @ 22:16] (1/3)

I like that idea <JewelTook> [4/16 @ 22:58] (2/2)

I just read Shipley's book... <Dame Ioreth > [4/17 @ 2:24] (0/0)
I agree <Altaira> [4/17 @ 0:16] (0/0)

I agree <nerdanel50> [4/16 @ 20:44] (2/2)

Had not thought of that... <gullygilly> [4/16 @ 20:54] (0/0)
I agree with everyone on this =] (No Text) <ThorondorEagleofManwë> [4/16 @ 20:47] (0/0)

war is all hell.... <wajeff> [4/16 @ 20:28] (0/0)
Look at how the news media <erather> [4/16 @ 19:44] (0/0)
Let me ask a more leading question: <Inferno> [4/16 @ 13:51] (7/10)

You've hit it. <Atlas> [4/17 @ 6:40] (0/0)
actually it made it less personal <hatster> [4/16 @ 22:34] (1/1)

addendum <hatster> [4/16 @ 23:06] (0/0)

I agree with you <gullygilly> [4/16 @ 19:48] (0/0)
Hama's been the one devoted to his king <drogo_drogo> [4/16 @ 18:53] (0/0)
This is like seeing the name of a friend or loved one <Dame Ioreth > [4/16 @ 17:35] (0/0)
True, PLUS... <Reverend> [4/16 @ 14:47] (1/1)

That was Robert E. Lee (No Text) <Altaira> [4/16 @ 20:29] (0/0)

I think you are right on. (No Text) <Golfimbul> [4/16 @ 14:17] (1/1)

Me too <Altaira> [4/16 @ 17:39] (0/0)

It was those third-person tags on the end of his posts; <Reverend> [4/16 @ 13:36] (1/2)

You're saying Theodred <Curious> [4/16 @ 13:50] (1/1)

Yeah, pretty much. <Reverend> [4/16 @ 14:03] (0/0)

SOMEbody has to die. <Curious> [4/16 @ 13:19] (0/0)
yes.... <Golfimbul> [4/16 @ 12:43] (0/0)

TTT Book III: Chapter 8-- Theoden and Eomer. <Inferno> [4/16 @ 9:26] (7/83)

respect for the job, not the person <Lothirienne> [4/17 @ 10:53] (0/0)
Mutual respect <Morwen> [4/16 @ 23:56] (0/0)
The average resident and soldier of Rohan <lumpkin> [4/16 @ 20:58] (0/0)
"It's good to be the King!" <wajeff> [4/16 @ 20:21] (0/0)
Theoden <Altaira> [4/16 @ 20:10] (0/0)
Cos he's the Man. <PhantomS> [4/16 @ 10:08] (0/0)

TTT Book III: Chapter 8-- Ents victorious and Why Isengard? <Inferno> [4/16 @ 9:25] (7/17)

Actually how could the ents take over Isengard? <Reddevil> [4/17 @ 18:05] (1/1)

But the ents didn't confront him directly, <erather> [4/17 @ 18:12] (0/0)

Saruman fenced himself in. <Morwen> [4/16 @ 23:21] (0/0)
my two or three cents worth... <wajeff> [4/16 @ 20:10] (0/0)
Saruman and Isengard <Altaira> [4/16 @ 19:48] (2/3)

Very interesting ideas <JewelTook> [4/16 @ 23:22] (1/1)

Oooh, I like it <Altaira> [4/16 @ 23:39] (0/0)

ooo--like your logic <gullygilly> [4/16 @ 19:52] (0/0)

My artsy-fartsy answer <gullygilly> [4/16 @ 19:31] (1/2)

Don't forget the other back door <nerdanel50> [4/16 @ 22:52] (1/1)

Or someone else who <Kimi> [4/16 @ 22:56] (0/0)

Hasty thoughts <notlost> [4/16 @ 9:54] (1/2)

"Grass roots resistance", love it! <Matthew/Ugluk> [4/16 @ 10:22] (1/1)

I second that... <drogo_drogo> [4/16 @ 18:45] (0/0)

Warning: Rudeness within. <Reverend> [4/16 @ 9:54] (1/2)

Rev... <notlost> [4/16 @ 9:56] (1/1)

and moreover.... <niennas_tears> [4/16 @ 13:06] (0/0)

TTT Book III: Chapter 8-- Legolas and Gimli and Nature vs the Machine <Inferno> [4/16 @ 9:23] (7/8)

hmmm.... <wajeff> [4/16 @ 19:59] (0/0)
My ideas and what not... <gullygilly> [4/16 @ 19:03] (0/0)
Legolas, Gimli, and a big rock <drogo_drogo> [4/16 @ 18:34] (0/0)
Thoughts on Question #1 <Morwen> [4/16 @ 13:09] (0/0)
Is Legolas claustrophobic? <Matthew/Ugluk> [4/16 @ 10:09] (0/0)
Friendship and power towers <PhantomS> [4/16 @ 9:52] (1/1)

Aglarond <Princess of Geekland> [4/16 @ 10:41] (0/0)

there questions demand serious essay answers <Reverend> [4/16 @ 9:48] (0/0)

Was Sting broken? <elfruril> [4/16 @ 7:09] (1/3)

He means the one <Merryk> [4/16 @ 7:55] (1/2)

My impression... <Reverend> [4/16 @ 12:25] (1/1)

I would of never guessed >_< Its a good question. (No Text) <ThorondorEagleofManwë> [4/16 @ 16:34] (0/0)

Status of elves <kodax> [4/16 @ 1:38] (1/2)

Who are you calling sedentary? <PhantomS> [4/16 @ 6:17] (1/1)

You're both right. <Curious> [4/16 @ 12:03] (0/0)