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Children of Iluvatar? <Mrs. Mandy Legolas> [6/30 @ 13:42] (3/21)

A bit more on this....(a bit of background) <elvendala> [7/1 @ 7:15] (0/0)
Men and Elves are all Children of Iluvatar <Bythedar> [6/30 @ 13:57] (3/18)

Hobbits are considered Men, btw <Beren IV> [7/1 @ 1:32] (0/0)
What I meant was... <Mrs. Mandy Legolas> [6/30 @ 14:12] (2/14)

Not all Elves went to Valinor... <hartk> [6/30 @ 14:45] (1/5)

Taking your point a bit further...... <elvendala> [7/1 @ 6:39] (1/4)

even further... <hills> [7/1 @ 9:32] (1/3)

What i meant was...... <elvendala> [7/1 @ 15:42] (1/2)

yeah, but <hills> [7/1 @ 23:11] (1/1)

Try.... <elvendala> [7/2 @ 10:25] (0/0)

Some are, some are in Middle Earth. <erather> [6/30 @ 14:43] (3/7)

Glorfindel... <hills> [7/1 @ 9:38] (0/0)
The Eldar include many who never left ME. <Curious> [6/30 @ 17:18] (1/4)

Thank you for clarifying. <erather> [6/30 @ 19:13] (1/3)

Not all Noldor. <Curious> [7/1 @ 9:11] (1/2)

I think <Ransom> [7/1 @ 10:07] (1/1)

Oh, right. (No Text) <Curious> [7/1 @ 14:43] (0/0)

Another thought... <erather> [6/30 @ 15:47] (0/0)

I am in the process of reading the Sil <Mrs. Mandy Legolas> [6/30 @ 14:06] (1/1)

Hm, well... <Nimrodel > [7/1 @ 0:30] (0/0)

Men & Elves are both children of Illuvatar... <hartk> [6/30 @ 13:55] (0/0)

Faramir's Rangers? <Temujin> [6/30 @ 12:20] (6/14)

So, comman ancestors.... <Temujin> [7/1 @ 9:06] (0/0)
Common ancestry <Beren IV> [7/1 @ 1:47] (0/0)
They were in contact at one time, <Curious> [6/30 @ 17:07] (1/4)

Highly dubious <squire > [6/30 @ 23:51] (1/3)

How about in Elendil's day? (No Text) <Curious> [7/1 @ 7:20] (1/2)

Much, much earlier in time than Temujin's question <squire > [7/1 @ 11:37] (1/1)

Aragorn was aware. <Curious> [7/1 @ 14:14] (0/0)

It's a kind of force, <erather> [6/30 @ 14:35] (0/0)
Curious that they're both called "rangers." <N.E. Brigand> [6/30 @ 14:11] (4/4)

Mythology Resources Links <Daughter of Nienna> [7/7 @ 3:51] (0/0)
Also interesting that... <Macca> [7/2 @ 11:54] (0/0)
A Ranger is <PhantomS> [7/1 @ 7:39] (0/0)
"Ranger" is just a name for... <hartk> [6/30 @ 14:49] (0/0)

reply <anduril07> [6/30 @ 12:38] (0/0)

Orcs/goblins/Uruks <IRANGER> [6/30 @ 9:06] (6/7)

They Are the Same Thing. (Quotes Inside) <Taur Edhel> [7/1 @ 11:06] (0/0)
Differences: ..... <elvendala> [7/1 @ 6:45] (0/0)
It's a language issue <Beren IV> [7/1 @ 1:43] (0/0)
The real diffrence is <Strider -(Ranger)-> [6/30 @ 10:52] (0/0)
Please don't cross-post. <N.E. Brigand> [6/30 @ 10:26] (1/1)

Mythology Resources Links <Daughter of Nienna> [7/6 @ 23:22] (0/0)

They're all Orcs <PhantomS> [6/30 @ 9:20] (0/0)

The Silmarillion/Unfinished Tales guides? <Apple Gooncha> [6/30 @ 0:05] (3/12)

Shorter Summary <Arquen> [7/1 @ 12:34] (0/0)
This very brief summary might help: (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [6/30 @ 6:49] (2/2)

Thanks <Apple Gooncha> [6/30 @ 19:03] (0/0)
Thanks <Owlyross> [6/30 @ 11:00] (0/0)

Just us, as far as I know <Beren IV> [6/30 @ 2:08] (1/7)

I could... <Apple Gooncha> [6/30 @ 3:54] (2/6)

You're just in time. <Curious> [6/30 @ 8:36] (3/4)

Awesome ! I've just started it for the 1st time. (No Text) <Tail-kinker> [7/3 @ 12:20] (0/0)
Anyone going to keep an archive <Elen> [7/1 @ 5:04] (1/1)

yup... I'm still doing it. <hatster> [7/2 @ 7:10] (0/0)

*gulps* Less than two weeks! O my... (No Text) <A'amel> [6/30 @ 9:36] (0/0)

My opinion <Beren IV> [6/30 @ 5:36] (0/0)

Another quick question <Mrs. Mandy Legolas> [6/29 @ 16:36] (1/2)

First chapter of Return of the King <drogo_drogo> [6/29 @ 16:51] (1/1)

Thank you that's awesome <Mrs. Mandy Legolas> [6/29 @ 17:17] (0/0)

Where in the appendix can I read about the elves and their family trees? (No Text) <Mrs. Mandy Legolas> [6/29 @ 13:05] (2/7)

Try www.glyphweb.com/arda <Morwilwarin> [6/29 @ 15:50] (1/1)

Thanks (No Text) <Mrs. Mandy Legolas> [6/29 @ 16:35] (0/0)

There's one <arw�on> [6/29 @ 13:06] (1/4)

although.. <arw�on> [6/29 @ 13:07] (1/3)

No, but... <Silverlode> [6/29 @ 14:34] (1/2)

Yes I have it but... <Mrs. Mandy Legolas> [6/29 @ 14:38] (1/1)

There's precious little. <Nimrodel > [6/29 @ 22:52] (0/0)

Hobbit Post Mortem: Bilbo the Hero <drogo_drogo> [6/29 @ 13:02] (2/7)

a (modern) hero in the neighbourhood <Entwife Wandlimb> [7/1 @ 1:51] (2/5)

One quibble. Beorn is the Hero. <Curious> [7/1 @ 7:19] (1/2)

hmm, isn't Beorn the warrior? <Entwife Wandlimb> [7/1 @ 9:30] (1/1)

The Greek sense <Curious> [7/1 @ 14:46] (0/0)

beautiful! (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [7/1 @ 6:44] (1/1)

Mythology Resources Links <Daughter of Nienna> [7/6 @ 15:52] (0/0)

Bilbo the trickster in a world of tricks. <Curious> [6/29 @ 14:02] (0/0)

Hobbit discussion: how do similar books compare? <Curious> [6/29 @ 10:45] (13/40)

Watership Down <Lordette of the Rings> [7/1 @ 14:50] (1/3)

Is it comparable to Animal Farm? (No Text) <Entwife Wandlimb> [7/1 @ 19:36] (1/2)

It is not nearly as allegorical. <Curious> [7/1 @ 23:07] (1/1)

And the animals act more like animals <Penthe> [7/3 @ 0:35] (0/0)

Would The Hobbit still be in print if <Curious> [6/30 @ 9:01] (2/2)

Rise of the deplorable cultus <Ransom> [6/30 @ 14:44] (0/0)
Mary Poppins seems to spend a fair amount of time OOP as it is... <aragonvaar> [6/30 @ 9:45] (0/0)

has anyone tried classicreader.com? <an seileachan> [6/29 @ 21:14] (3/3)

a must-read: McDonald's 'The Light Princess' <melian8> [6/30 @ 18:16] (0/0)
Amazing! Thanks for the link. (No Text) <Entwife Wandlimb> [6/30 @ 1:54] (0/0)
As for Nesbit <Wynnie> [6/30 @ 0:30] (0/0)

Uncle Wiggly <Elf_Maven> [6/29 @ 18:10] (1/1)

UW was the best! <NottaSackville> [6/30 @ 15:20] (0/0)

Books read aloud to me <Kimi> [6/29 @ 17:52] (0/0)
Frances Hodgson Burnett <erather> [6/29 @ 16:10] (1/1)

ah I grew up on her books...! (No Text) <hatster> [6/29 @ 18:14] (0/0)

more thoughts on reading with kids <Entwife Wandlimb> [6/29 @ 13:59] (1/2)

a few favorites to recommend <melian8> [6/29 @ 16:42] (1/1)

*takes notes* Thanks! (No Text) <Entwife Wandlimb> [6/29 @ 16:43] (0/0)

Well, ok... <aragonvaar> [6/29 @ 12:28] (0/0)
anything by Edward Eager <an seileachan> [6/29 @ 12:05] (1/1)

Edward Eager was king. <Atlas> [6/30 @ 1:37] (0/0)

Some comments on your booklist <squire > [6/29 @ 11:44] (3/10)

an excellent close study of a grocery list <Penthe> [6/29 @ 19:45] (0/0)
The author of "Mary Poppins" <Kimi> [6/29 @ 18:17] (1/1)

You know, somehow that doesn't surprise me... <aragonvaar> [6/30 @ 10:24] (0/0)

Agree with you on Mary Poppins. <RosieLass> [6/29 @ 12:41] (3/6)

Nurse Matilda <Penthe> [6/29 @ 19:31] (0/0)
I mean, of course... <RosieLass> [6/29 @ 13:43] (0/0)
Really? <Entwife Wandlimb> [6/29 @ 13:30] (1/3)

I had read the whole series many years ago when I was a teen. <RosieLass> [6/29 @ 13:42] (1/2)

As a kid... <aragonvaar> [6/29 @ 13:51] (1/1)

Roald Dahl <RosieLass> [6/29 @ 15:49] (0/0)

The Wizard of Oz is an interesting book <drogo_drogo> [6/29 @ 11:34] (1/3)

The whole Oz series is interesting <nerdanel_50> [6/29 @ 12:49] (1/2)

but terrifying! <L�thien_Rising> [6/29 @ 13:08] (1/1)

That would be "Ozma of Oz" <aragonvaar> [6/29 @ 13:55] (0/0)

Great list <Arevanye> [6/29 @ 11:32] (1/1)

Can I just add? <Arevanye> [6/29 @ 14:25] (0/0)

I cried rivers, when my mother read <IBo> [6/29 @ 11:23] (0/0)

hopes vs. hope's <Elf_Maven> [6/29 @ 9:44] (8/18)

An idea! <Caleniel> [7/6 @ 5:11] (0/0)
my two copies are different <FantasyFan> [7/1 @ 9:32] (1/1)

Did you notice who wrote <Elf_Maven> [7/1 @ 21:56] (0/0)

Unwin Books 1974 edition has "hope's" (No Text) <Kimi> [6/29 @ 17:32] (1/1)

Thank you! This is the kind <Elf_Maven> [6/29 @ 17:50] (0/0)

HoMe? <Elf_Maven> [6/29 @ 15:49] (0/0)
I'm racking my brain <RosieLass> [6/29 @ 13:03] (1/1)

Squire has the answer below... <N.E. Brigand> [6/29 @ 13:33] (0/0)

1965 HM second edition <an seileachan> [6/29 @ 12:11] (0/0)
It's slightly different, and less elegant, with the change <squire > [6/29 @ 11:29] (2/7)

Why wasn't it "all hopes' end"... <Takeo> [6/29 @ 21:23] (0/0)
But, how does it work without <Elf_Maven> [6/29 @ 15:28] (1/5)

Yes, the verb is implied. <N.E. Brigand> [6/29 @ 15:46] (1/4)

More elegant <Ransom> [6/29 @ 18:34] (1/3)

Can't go along with revising the Master so hastily <squire > [6/29 @ 18:47] (1/2)

Well, the Master appears to have revised himself <Ransom> [6/29 @ 21:33] (1/1)

Yes, but was it a revision? Or <Elf_Maven> [6/29 @ 21:59] (0/0)

Tolkien made a lot of corrections <L�thien_Rising> [6/29 @ 10:13] (0/0)

Rangers <IRANGER> [6/29 @ 8:32] (2/5)

Do you want the real answer..? <PhantomS> [6/29 @ 13:47] (1/3)

Aragorn's 30 <erather> [6/29 @ 15:56] (1/2)

30 in haste <PhantomS> [6/30 @ 9:23] (1/1)

Wasn't one of the reasons <erather> [6/30 @ 23:17] (0/0)

Reply <Douglas> [6/29 @ 9:55] (0/0)

Humble what-if question about Gollum and the Ring <Estelwyn> [6/29 @ 6:37] (5/9)

"Dust!" <N.E. Brigand> [6/30 @ 14:38] (2/4)

I disagree. <drik00@yahoo.com> [7/1 @ 18:44] (1/1)

Are you sure? <N.E. Brigand> [7/2 @ 14:01] (0/0)

I thought Saruman's death... <Macca> [6/30 @ 23:44] (1/1)

That makes sense. <N.E. Brigand> [7/1 @ 16:02] (0/0)

After further reflection <Estelwyn> [6/30 @ 3:10] (0/0)
I don't think Tolkien felt Frodo could have been able to do that <Arevanye> [6/29 @ 11:12] (0/0)
some what-ifs from 246 <Entwife Wandlimb> [6/29 @ 10:13] (0/0)
reply <IRANGER> [6/29 @ 8:45] (0/0)

Do you think dark must be depraved? <Douglas> [6/29 @ 4:56] (4/17)

Inside Tolkien's world, <Ascarwen> [7/1 @ 11:43] (0/0)
Somewhat OT but... <Entwife Wandlimb> [6/29 @ 15:40] (0/0)
Undomiel represents a reminder of a good darkness <squire > [6/29 @ 10:24] (3/4)

I haven't mentioned <Elf_Maven> [6/29 @ 18:14] (0/0)
Maybe all evil is dark, but not all darkness is evil? (No Text) <erather> [6/29 @ 15:53] (1/1)

No, there are evil gleams, flames, etc. <Curious> [6/29 @ 15:55] (0/0)

True darkness is nothing at all. <Curious> [6/29 @ 12:24] (0/0)

In the beginning <Caleniel> [6/29 @ 5:19] (2/9)

Thanks. <Douglas> [6/29 @ 6:21] (3/6)

Gandalf held out hope for the orcs. <Curious> [6/29 @ 10:04] (1/3)

In theory... <aragonvaar> [6/29 @ 13:46] (1/2)

According to some versions, <Curious> [6/29 @ 14:08] (1/1)

My own UUT on the House of Hurin... <aragonvaar> [6/29 @ 15:55] (0/0)

well, early on I think orcs weren't supposed to be <hatster> [6/29 @ 7:00] (0/0)
I don't think orcs had much of a choice <Caleniel> [6/29 @ 6:29] (0/0)

Hey dol! Merry dol! <Kimi> [6/29 @ 5:31] (1/1)

LOL! <Caleniel> [6/29 @ 6:24] (0/0)

I would like to restart the discussion on oath-taking <2ndcreator> [6/28 @ 19:22] (5/17)

I think you need to be careful <hatster> [6/29 @ 7:18] (2/6)

Hope you are around <2ndcreator> [6/30 @ 21:21] (0/0)
But does anyone break a promise? <Curious> [6/29 @ 9:57] (2/4)

Frodo does, in a sense. <Nenya> [7/1 @ 9:50] (1/1)

Well yes, but <Curious> [7/1 @ 14:48] (0/0)

erm... are you disagreeing with me? <hatster> [6/29 @ 11:01] (1/1)

Just clarifying, I guess. <Curious> [6/29 @ 12:07] (0/0)

Question on marraige <Beren IV> [6/28 @ 21:39] (1/1)

Re. Marriage oaths <2ndcreator> [6/30 @ 21:24] (0/0)

You should compare Merry's oath <Curious> [6/28 @ 21:24] (1/1)

I've finished those paragraphs already <2ndcreator> [6/30 @ 21:27] (0/0)

Oath taking is serious business <hoom> [6/28 @ 20:28] (2/3)

Eowyn and Arwen <Sofdog> [6/29 @ 17:13] (0/0)
Depends on what you call an "oath". <erather> [6/28 @ 20:46] (1/1)

Depends on what you call an oath <hoom> [6/28 @ 21:04] (0/0)

I thought about the distinction between <Entmaiden> [6/28 @ 20:02] (1/1)

Great point <2ndcreator> [6/30 @ 21:31] (0/0)

path of feanor <hills> [6/28 @ 11:19] (2/13)

I don't have the text in front of me (it's on my computer at work!), but <Azree> [6/28 @ 14:38] (1/8)

Here it is thanks to the Vala Google <drogo_drogo> [6/28 @ 16:34] (2/7)

Rrrrgh! I spent 15 minutes trying to Google it! What did you search under? (No Text) <Azree> [6/28 @ 23:32] (1/5)

I searched in Groups <drogo_drogo> [6/29 @ 6:57] (2/4)

Wait...is "voila" in the oath? (No Text) <N.E. Brigand> [6/29 @ 15:49] (1/1)

Mais oui! Feanor was French, you know! :) (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [6/30 @ 8:46] (0/0)

Yes! Pay attention everyone! <Curious> [6/29 @ 9:01] (1/1)

It is a great resource for quotes in general on the net (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [6/29 @ 12:13] (0/0)

Well..... <Groovicles> [6/28 @ 18:37] (0/0)

This is the text from the Silmarillion <drogo_drogo> [6/28 @ 11:31] (1/3)

no... <hills> [6/28 @ 12:49] (1/2)

Lays of Beleriand <Caleniel> [6/29 @ 3:02] (1/1)

Elves, Dwarves and Other Groups <Daughter of Nienna> [7/2 @ 20:34] (0/0)

Hobbit Open Discussion: Apples and Oranges? <drogo_drogo> [6/28 @ 7:16] (11/34)

OT: A "pippin" is a type of apple. <Tail-kinker> [7/3 @ 12:34] (0/0)
One of many legendaria <Beren IV> [6/28 @ 21:32] (0/0)
It is part of the legendarium <Ransom> [6/28 @ 20:25] (1/1)

Angels protect us! Metafiction (No Text) <Penthe> [6/28 @ 21:06] (0/0)

All of the above (and below) <Penthe> [6/28 @ 20:01] (1/15)

What kiddy lit do you consider <Curious> [6/28 @ 20:39] (2/14)

For young children <Caleniel> [6/29 @ 2:58] (2/3)

I love the Moomins! <RosieLass> [6/29 @ 13:47] (1/1)

Oh little My! <Caleniel> [6/29 @ 14:43] (0/0)

At last <IsisNewton> [6/29 @ 10:41] (0/0)

Two year old kiddy lit <Penthe> [6/28 @ 21:04] (2/9)

some book recommendations <Entwife Wandlimb> [6/28 @ 23:28] (1/1)

*applauds* <Penthe> [6/28 @ 23:46] (0/0)

Are those more teen lit <Curious> [6/28 @ 21:28] (2/6)

zit lit vs. kiddy lit <notlost> [6/29 @ 10:21] (1/4)

genre boundaries <Penthe> [6/29 @ 19:44] (1/3)

Indeed <notlost> [6/29 @ 23:44] (1/2)

Critical theory is sometimes tripe <Penthe> [7/1 @ 19:17] (1/1)

indeed--see, for instance, The Giving Tree <notlost> [7/3 @ 18:17] (0/0)

Fair call <Penthe> [6/28 @ 23:43] (0/0)

I like to think of it as part of a larger whole, <vix91> [6/28 @ 18:34] (0/0)
Not view it as a stand-alone, perhaps. <RosieLass> [6/28 @ 17:54] (0/0)
the author was afraid <Entwife Wandlimb> [6/28 @ 13:14] (1/1)

well said! <lucia> [7/2 @ 15:35] (0/0)

Kiddy lit <notlost> [6/28 @ 11:54] (0/0)
More like apple sauce vs. prize-winning apple pie. <Curious> [6/28 @ 10:35] (2/5)

Excellent analogy <notlost> [6/28 @ 11:44] (2/3)

The art of the pie: (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [6/28 @ 12:22] (1/1)

Since we're on pies, here's a great recipe I've made --> (No Text - Link Inside) <drogo_drogo> [6/28 @ 14:52] (0/0)

OK, you are making me hungry, stop it!!! :) (No Text) <Bythedar> [6/28 @ 11:59] (0/0)

I like your (extended) analogy and can't think of a better answer! (No Text) <Elen> [6/28 @ 11:22] (0/0)

Interesting. <beren_boy> [6/28 @ 8:46] (1/1)

I think of Defoe's Journal of the Plague Year too <drogo_drogo> [6/28 @ 9:14] (0/0)

Yes. And no. <Atlas> [6/28 @ 8:17] (0/0)

What character do you wang to be in TLOR? <Douglas> [6/28 @ 5:17] (15/31)

hm.............. <Luithien> [7/2 @ 14:48] (0/0)
Gimli <Atlas> [7/2 @ 9:07] (0/0)
*thinks hard* - I'd probably be...... <elvendala> [7/1 @ 6:55] (0/0)
Frodo <hatster> [6/29 @ 7:54] (0/0)
Galadriel <Inferno> [6/29 @ 1:41] (0/0)
Eowyn if I stay a woman, Aragorn if I can be anyone ! (No Text) <Senta> [6/28 @ 23:49] (0/0)
anonymous <an seileachan> [6/28 @ 23:05] (1/1)

Your answer reminds me <Wynnie> [6/29 @ 23:50] (0/0)

no-brainer--Arwen <Armariel> [6/28 @ 22:07] (0/0)
Depends on the limits <Beren IV> [6/28 @ 21:17] (0/0)
Oh, just any... <N.E. Brigand> [6/28 @ 19:01] (0/0)
Tulkas! <Dain II Ironfoot> [6/28 @ 17:57] (0/0)
Definitely �owyn <MaidenOfTheShieldarm> [6/28 @ 16:05] (1/2)

Agree! Although... <Kili's aunt> [6/28 @ 23:05] (1/1)

Yep! Me too! Horses all the way! (No Text) <Evermind> [6/29 @ 1:52] (0/0)

Yavanna, of course <Nimrodel > [6/28 @ 13:54] (1/8)

That was Varda, your Yavannaness. (No Text) <squire > [6/28 @ 15:26] (2/7)

Squire is correct; that is Yavanna. <Beren IV> [6/28 @ 21:10] (1/1)

Varda ya mean? Est� first post not clear? <squire > [6/28 @ 22:40] (0/0)

Yavanna bet? (No Text) <Pukel-man> [6/28 @ 16:00] (1/4)

Aul� if you insist. (No Text) <squire > [6/28 @ 16:57] (1/3)

Manw� need to stop this now! (No Text) <Curious> [6/28 @ 17:02] (1/2)

But it's Vair� funny! (No Text) <squire > [6/28 @ 17:44] (1/1)

Ulmo-n a lot if you read these posts. (No Text) <Kili's aunt> [6/28 @ 22:49] (0/0)

Uh, so you want to be an insane demigod who demands human sacrifice? :-) <drogo_drogo> [6/28 @ 10:06] (1/5)

Belladonna Took <nerdanel_50> [6/28 @ 17:50] (1/4)

marriage too boring? <Entwife Wandlimb> [6/28 @ 18:09] (3/3)

Elves, Dwarves and Other Groups <Daughter of Nienna> [7/2 @ 18:57] (0/0)
Frodo Links <Daughter of Nienna> [7/2 @ 13:23] (0/0)
Maps, Places, Timelines, Events, Races, Genealogies, Family Trees <Daughter of Nienna> [7/2 @ 5:00] (0/0)

*backs away slowly* <Curious> [6/28 @ 6:28] (0/0)

Quote by Gimli <Kryptonite33> [6/27 @ 22:43] (1/4)

"Faithless is he that says farewell <Kimi> [6/27 @ 23:05] (3/3)

Maps, Places, Timelines, Events, Races, Genealogies, Family Trees <Daughter of Nienna> [7/2 @ 2:39] (0/0)
Balrogs Links <Daughter of Nienna> [7/2 @ 2:28] (0/0)
Tom Bombadil Links <Daughter of Nienna> [7/1 @ 23:36] (0/0)

Why I lost interest in The Hobbit. <Curious> [6/27 @ 20:50] (8/32)

me too. <gullygilly> [6/29 @ 17:31] (0/0)
The Hobbit and Germanic tradition <Stanislaus Bocian> [6/28 @ 16:34] (1/6)

Thanks! Nice details! <squire > [6/28 @ 16:46] (1/5)

Open to strangers? <Curious> [6/28 @ 20:16] (1/4)

Just so. <squire > [6/28 @ 20:50] (1/3)

Beowulf has a scene <Curious> [6/28 @ 21:35] (1/2)

Stan, baby! <squire > [6/28 @ 22:46] (1/1)

Beowulf's welcome <Stanislaus Bocian> [6/29 @ 2:51] (0/0)

Detailed discussion may not work for The Hobbit <Temujin> [6/28 @ 14:06] (0/0)
I did not want to participiate in <Galadriel1a> [6/28 @ 5:33] (1/2)

*sniff* <Pukel-man> [6/28 @ 7:09] (1/1)

OT, but... <notlost> [6/28 @ 12:01] (0/0)

I see. <Atlas> [6/28 @ 1:21] (2/4)

It was a compliment, definitely! <Curious> [6/28 @ 6:38] (0/0)
personally, I enjoy a lively, polite debate <Entwife Wandlimb> [6/28 @ 2:44] (1/2)

Oh, I imagine most do. <Atlas> [6/28 @ 7:56] (1/1)

Well, I thought lots more about Thorin... <Penthe> [6/28 @ 19:41] (0/0)

Thank you, Curious. <squire > [6/27 @ 23:04] (1/9)

The Silm. (cue ominous music) <Entwife Wandlimb> [6/28 @ 0:37] (4/8)

The Sil will stand up to dissection well. <Curious> [6/28 @ 10:03] (0/0)
I have grave concerns for the Sil discussion <drogo_drogo> [6/28 @ 7:20] (1/1)

I do not fear for the Sil myself <Bythedar> [6/28 @ 10:10] (0/0)

As one who has dropped <Atlas> [6/28 @ 1:47] (0/0)
You are my density <Penthe> [6/28 @ 0:48] (1/3)

I'm as thick as you? <Entwife Wandlimb> [6/28 @ 2:41] (1/2)

relative merits of thickness <Penthe> [6/28 @ 6:26] (1/1)

oh, please! <Entwife Wandlimb> [6/28 @ 13:17] (0/0)

Well, speaking as a PHF <Altaira> [6/27 @ 22:19] (2/2)

I'm also glad we tackled it. <Curious> [6/28 @ 12:38] (0/0)
New ways of reading <Penthe> [6/27 @ 23:11] (0/0)

I love the Hobbit <Entmaiden> [6/27 @ 21:53] (1/1)

Bless you. <Curious> [6/28 @ 6:40] (0/0)

When did people stop believing in dragons? <Golfimbul> [6/27 @ 3:22] (4/11)

Most people believe in some mythos <Temujin> [6/28 @ 14:11] (0/0)
A lot of scary creatures in what is now called folklore were <IBo> [6/27 @ 15:46] (0/0)
Dragons are real. <Curious> [6/27 @ 8:49] (2/2)

Pterosaurs <Beren IV> [6/27 @ 21:44] (0/0)
I believe Monitor Lizards... <Macca> [6/27 @ 9:34] (0/0)

Do people believe in Goliath? <Beren IV> [6/27 @ 4:33] (1/5)

Of course it's a legend... <Golfimbul> [6/27 @ 11:54] (2/4)

All I know is... <MrCere> [6/28 @ 4:24] (1/1)

Wow! :) (No Text) <Golfimbul> [6/28 @ 10:46] (0/0)

Well that's as may be... <Beren IV> [6/27 @ 21:50] (1/1)

And Michelangelo's "George" would just not be the same thing. :) (No Text) <Golfimbul> [6/27 @ 22:03] (0/0)

Orc Afterlife <Beren IV> [6/27 @ 3:13] (2/2)

My guess is that, <Man of Rohan> [6/28 @ 20:20] (0/0)
As far as I can tell, <Oss�> [6/27 @ 10:29] (0/0)

Frodo, the wraith world, and the Ring <MaidenOfTheShieldarm> [6/26 @ 2:51] (6/17)

think *spectrum* <drik00@yahoo.com> [6/27 @ 14:55] (0/0)
I believe it says somewhere... <Macca> [6/27 @ 9:43] (0/0)
Tom Bombadil <Snowmane> [6/26 @ 16:52] (0/0)
It would depend <drogo_drogo> [6/26 @ 8:30] (1/11)

Gandalf's ability to see an invisible Frodo or Bilbo <squire > [6/26 @ 13:29] (3/10)

The rules changed <drogo_drogo> [6/27 @ 11:25] (2/4)

I don't think Eru was involved in the Istari's mission <squire > [6/28 @ 16:39] (1/2)

Gandalf's return <Kimi> [6/28 @ 17:07] (1/1)

Oooh! ya got me! <squire > [6/28 @ 17:47] (0/0)

Eru changed his mind? <N.E. Brigand> [6/28 @ 15:17] (0/0)

Now I have a question to ask of you <A'amel> [6/27 @ 0:31] (1/2)

No, it is all Frodo <squire > [6/27 @ 1:08] (1/1)

Thanks for clearing that up....a being <A'amel> [6/27 @ 11:00] (0/0)

Gandalf the White, and thanks for the help! <MaidenOfTheShieldarm> [6/26 @ 17:00] (1/1)

It's hard to say, since... <Silverlode> [6/26 @ 22:59] (0/0)

It's hard to say. <Curious> [6/26 @ 7:36] (0/0)
Ah, the Istari question! <Beren IV> [6/26 @ 4:16] (0/0)

Beowulf - Verse 3 <Grima Wormtongue> [6/25 @ 21:44] (2/2)

E�rendil and others <MaidenOfTheShieldarm> [6/26 @ 19:09] (0/0)
my first impression about this portion: <Arevanye> [6/26 @ 14:54] (0/0)

the hobbit <Johnny_Baggins> [6/25 @ 18:54] (1/4)

Yes and no. <Silverlode> [6/25 @ 22:30] (2/3)

cheers <Johnny_Baggins> [6/26 @ 13:49] (0/0)
Yes, they did. <Beren IV> [6/26 @ 1:28] (1/1)

I stand corrected. :-) (No Text) <Silverlode> [6/26 @ 2:53] (0/0)

In Shakespeare's day, there was an English word bilbo for a sword of outstanding quality <Galadriel1a> [6/25 @ 18:27] (1/4)

I don't remember exactly <squire > [6/25 @ 18:43] (2/3)

Was JRRT even aware of the excistence <Galadriel1a> [6/28 @ 12:40] (0/0)
I haven't heard of an explanation... <N.E. Brigand> [6/25 @ 19:03] (1/1)

Sounds like a plausible explanation <Galadriel1a> [6/28 @ 12:54] (0/0)

Why or how was the Dunedain blessed with long life? (No Text) <Mrs. Mandy Legolas> [6/25 @ 17:02] (2/6)

The blessing <PhantomS> [6/27 @ 9:13] (0/0)
It's kind of a long story ;-) <Hama of Rohan> [6/25 @ 17:44] (1/4)

It's even more complicated than that! <Beren IV> [6/26 @ 4:56] (2/3)

And of course the Kings... <Macca> [6/27 @ 9:46] (1/1)

its thought that <PhantomS> [6/29 @ 13:49] (0/0)

Can you start from the beginning? ;-) <Hama of Rohan> [6/26 @ 12:32] (0/0)

Dunedain <anduril07> [6/25 @ 15:25] (4/6)

once again I'd like to recommend a source... <an seileachan> [6/25 @ 18:00] (0/0)
The Rangers of the North <Beren IV> [6/25 @ 16:38] (1/1)

not violent... <drik00@yahoo.com> [6/27 @ 15:25] (0/0)

Your best bet is Appendix A, but there's really not much <Azree> [6/25 @ 15:39] (1/1)

thanx <anduril07> [6/26 @ 10:55] (0/0)

There's little enough <squire > [6/25 @ 15:34] (0/0)

The Last Stage: Open Forum! (No Text) <CelebornsMirror> [6/25 @ 14:02] (1/5)

Why go back? <Arquen> [6/25 @ 16:18] (3/4)

What goes up . . .? <nerdanel_50> [6/26 @ 13:03] (0/0)
I hadn't thought of that <Entwife Wandlimb> [6/26 @ 3:09] (0/0)
Great observation <notlost> [6/25 @ 23:46] (1/1)

thoughts <nerdanel_50> [6/26 @ 13:15] (0/0)

The Last Stage: Summary! <CelebornsMirror> [6/25 @ 14:01] (12/14)

Bravo, CM! <Altaira> [6/28 @ 0:22] (1/1)

aw, you all are so sweet! (No Text) <CelebornsMirror> [6/28 @ 15:50] (0/0)

Thanks, CM (No Text) <Entmaiden> [6/27 @ 21:54] (0/0)
Thanks, CM, nice job! (No Text) <Kimi> [6/27 @ 17:23] (0/0)
Thanks, CM, good wrap-up (No Text) <Arquen> [6/26 @ 11:03] (0/0)
Thanks! Great week! (No Text) <Golfimbul> [6/26 @ 1:32] (0/0)
Thanks Celeborn's Mirror <Penthe> [6/25 @ 23:54] (0/0)
Thanks for a great wrapping up! <Entwife Wandlimb> [6/25 @ 19:57] (1/1)

hahaha! Thanks! And one day i'll explain the mirror to the curious. *And not just "Curious" ;) (No Text) <CelebornsMirror> [6/26 @ 13:43] (0/0)

thanks for battling the broadband Balrogs for us this week! (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [6/25 @ 17:46] (0/0)
And now... <Beren IV> [6/25 @ 16:31] (0/0)
Thanks for perservering... <N.E. Brigand> [6/25 @ 15:37] (0/0)
Thank you, great job, and I love the fade-out! (No Text) <Curious> [6/25 @ 15:05] (0/0)
Thanks, CM! Stimulating week! (No Text) <nerdanel_50> [6/25 @ 14:16] (0/0)

The Last Stage #13 Tomorrow is Another Day! <CelebornsMirror> [6/24 @ 23:12] (3/3)

Some books seem <Silent _ Watcher> [6/27 @ 8:15] (0/0)
open ending <Arquen> [6/25 @ 15:43] (0/0)
The tale goes on... <drogo_drogo> [6/25 @ 8:01] (0/0)

The Last Stage #12 Divine Providence and World Impact <CelebornsMirror> [6/24 @ 22:59] (3/14)

Was this the hobbit face that launched a thousand Uruks <drogo_drogo> [6/25 @ 7:49] (1/7)

Bolderdash indeed <squire > [6/25 @ 10:11] (2/6)

Bilbo was meant to find the ring <Ransom> [6/25 @ 12:43] (1/2)

Yes he was, even in The Hobbit. <N.E. Brigand> [6/25 @ 15:35] (1/1)

You can, but... <Ransom> [6/25 @ 18:55] (0/0)

Providence in the 30s versus the 50s <drogo_drogo> [6/25 @ 10:55] (1/2)

Yes, I'm a little prejudiced <squire > [6/25 @ 11:16] (1/1)

I understand <drogo_drogo> [6/25 @ 12:03] (0/0)

Free will and fate seem incompatible, <Curious> [6/25 @ 2:56] (1/1)

the future <drik00@yahoo.com> [6/27 @ 15:30] (0/0)

global impact <Penthe> [6/25 @ 0:10] (1/3)

the author and the hero <Entwife Wandlimb> [6/25 @ 19:45] (1/2)

Into the realms of philosophy.... <Penthe> [6/25 @ 23:46] (1/1)

I completely agree. <Entwife Wandlimb> [6/25 @ 23:52] (0/0)

The Last Stage #11 Friendships and Desertions <CelebornsMirror> [6/24 @ 22:36] (1/2)

friendship <Penthe> [6/24 @ 23:57] (1/1)

Someone must have found the old Master, <Curious> [6/25 @ 2:43] (0/0)

The Last Stage #10 Applicability? (with a touch on LOTR fate) <CelebornsMirror> [6/24 @ 22:22] (3/3)

Bilbo, Peter, David and Jack <Entwife Wandlimb> [6/25 @ 19:08] (0/0)
LotR <Beren IV> [6/25 @ 2:32] (0/0)
Application <Penthe> [6/24 @ 23:46] (0/0)

More Elven Rings <Beren IV> [6/24 @ 18:00] (8/18)

"Some creations cannot be made twice." <aragonvaar> [6/29 @ 12:13] (0/0)
My two ring cents <PhantomS> [6/25 @ 9:38] (1/4)

Saruman's Ring <Beren IV> [6/25 @ 16:30] (1/3)

"he had a ring on his finger" <PhantomS> [6/27 @ 9:17] (2/2)

Last bit of power from Saruman's ring? <ShireRat77> [6/27 @ 17:04] (0/0)
Saruman's ring was spent. <drik00@yahoo.com> [6/27 @ 15:05] (0/0)

Some answers <Alveric> [6/25 @ 6:18] (1/1)

Side note: Elves and Dwarves <Beren IV> [6/25 @ 16:27] (0/0)

Another possibility: there was nothing left to preserve. <Curious> [6/25 @ 3:02] (0/0)
Wow - Three very different answers! <Beren IV> [6/25 @ 2:29] (0/0)
Simple reason <Inferno> [6/25 @ 1:48] (0/0)
Because the Rings NEEDED Sauron <Finrod Felagund 5> [6/24 @ 20:32] (1/5)

Yeah, we should thank to Sauron... <ENeRGy> [6/25 @ 1:54] (1/4)

You're going by the movie and not the book... <Finrod Felagund 5> [6/25 @ 6:17] (1/3)

Where does it actually say... <Macca> [6/27 @ 9:51] (1/2)

Thrown down <Ransom> [6/27 @ 13:03] (1/1)

But does it actually say before? <Macca> [6/27 @ 20:19] (0/0)

They would lead to domination <Hama of Rohan> [6/24 @ 18:17] (0/0)

I have a question from one of my friends <Mrs. Mandy Legolas> [6/24 @ 14:21] (4/27)

Arathorn and Gilraen's death <anduril07> [6/24 @ 16:46] (1/8)

Actually <Arathorn> [6/24 @ 17:54] (2/7)

Gilraen's parting� words to Aragorn <Caleniel> [6/25 @ 8:35] (1/1)

"There is still hope" <Arathorn> [6/25 @ 9:47] (0/0)

But the appendixes says.... <Mrs. Mandy Legolas> [6/24 @ 18:05] (2/4)

Which appendices was that? (No Text) <elvendala> [6/25 @ 13:36] (1/1)

LOTR Appendices <Arathorn> [6/26 @ 12:14] (0/0)

Hmmm <Arathorn> [6/24 @ 18:48] (1/1)

Sorry <Mrs. Mandy Legolas> [6/24 @ 19:09] (0/0)

What did your friend mean by... <N.E. Brigand> [6/24 @ 15:38] (1/1)

He wants to know... <Mrs. Mandy Legolas> [6/24 @ 15:44] (0/0)

I can answer half the question... <elvendala> [6/24 @ 15:18] (2/4)

Gilraen wasn't an elf - she was human. <Azree> [6/24 @ 15:51] (1/2)

She was neither Elf nor Human, but Dunedain <Beren IV> [6/24 @ 17:55] (1/1)

Fair enough - technically. But Edain = "Second People, Men." <Azree> [6/24 @ 22:09] (0/0)

Oh yes, I know *light switched on in my brain!*... <elvendala> [6/24 @ 15:19] (0/0)

Arathorn and Gilraen <MaidenOfTheShieldarm> [6/24 @ 14:30] (1/10)

Actually <Arathorn> [6/24 @ 14:57] (2/9)

Gilraen <Senta> [6/24 @ 17:39] (0/0)
Yeah, you gotta watch those trools. <Ataahua> [6/24 @ 15:25] (1/7)

Weel <Arathorn> [6/24 @ 16:06] (1/6)

Was that sarcasm? <Entmaiden> [6/24 @ 18:53] (1/5)

Nup, they really are out to get him.... <Penthe> [6/24 @ 19:54] (1/4)

I was being ironic, by the way. (No Text) <Penthe> [6/24 @ 19:58] (1/3)

I wasn't, I'm always serious <Arathorn> [6/25 @ 3:06] (2/2)

One trool to rule them all, one trool to find them... <WhiteLadyEowyn> [6/25 @ 18:04] (0/0)
*shaking in my socks* (No Text) <Penthe> [6/25 @ 6:31] (0/0)

The white tree <Mrs. Mandy Legolas> [6/24 @ 13:43] (1/4)

never underestimate the power of Google :-) <an seileachan> [6/24 @ 13:56] (1/3)

Wow. <Hama of Rohan> [6/24 @ 14:07] (2/2)

Rings of Power links <Daughter of Nienna> [6/29 @ 5:50] (0/0)
"The Thain's Book" web site <an seileachan> [6/24 @ 15:08] (0/0)

The Last Stage #9 Bad Rep. <CelebornsMirror> [6/24 @ 12:26] (3/5)

Embracing that inner Took <drogo_drogo> [6/24 @ 19:39] (0/0)
common sense <nerdanel_50> [6/24 @ 17:38] (2/2)

psst, nerdanel... <Ascarwen> [6/25 @ 10:36] (0/0)
My Dinner With Gandalf? <N.E. Brigand> [6/24 @ 21:03] (0/0)

"Who steals my purse steals trash... <Kimi> [6/24 @ 17:23] (0/0)

Just wondering about the Darves rings <mike626> [6/24 @ 2:29] (1/11)

Fates of the Seven <Alveric> [6/24 @ 5:31] (2/10)

Are Dragons 'regular'?? ;-) <Hama of Rohan> [6/24 @ 11:10] (2/4)

From one regular to another <squire > [6/24 @ 15:26] (1/1)

Thanx y'all! <mike626> [6/24 @ 17:03] (0/0)

The Passing of waste is not a Tolkien thing... <Beren IV> [6/24 @ 14:49] (1/1)

No but stench and filth is. <Hama of Rohan> [6/24 @ 15:08] (0/0)

Some additional, more speculative thoughts <Alveric> [6/24 @ 6:21] (3/4)

The theory is soo Cool! But.... <ENeRGy> [6/25 @ 1:33] (1/1)

Some answers, speculations and ramblings <Alveric> [6/25 @ 5:30] (0/0)

Nice Gollum-MoS parallel. (No Text) <N.E. Brigand> [6/24 @ 15:34] (0/0)
The Mouth perhaps was being promoted to full-fledged Wraith <drogo_drogo> [6/24 @ 9:26] (0/0)

The Entwives <Ruby Gardner> [6/24 @ 2:04] (3/13)

Don't believe everything you read on the internet <squire > [6/24 @ 14:41] (2/9)

good fun <Penthe> [6/24 @ 19:49] (0/0)
Which begs the question... <Entwife Wandlimb> [6/24 @ 15:53] (1/7)

Begging your pardon... <N.E. Brigand> [6/24 @ 16:30] (1/6)

no need to beg ;) <Entwife Wandlimb> [6/24 @ 18:27] (2/5)

The older meaning isn't "evade" it's "beggar" <squire > [6/24 @ 22:46] (1/3)

happily, Cambridge now blesses my usage <Entwife Wandlimb> [6/24 @ 23:01] (2/2)

*Sings:* "I'm puttin' on my top hat..." (No Text) <N.E. Brigand> [6/25 @ 14:41] (0/0)
er, make that, "I'm happy to say..." (No Text) <Entwife Wandlimb> [6/25 @ 0:10] (0/0)

The former, I think. <N.E. Brigand> [6/24 @ 20:16] (0/0)

Not sure about that <Alveric> [6/24 @ 11:43] (0/0)
Fellowship of the Ring, Book 1, Chapter Two <Entwife Wandlimb> [6/24 @ 2:40] (1/1)

thanks (No Text) <Ruby Gardner> [6/26 @ 5:38] (0/0)

Goldberry ponderings <Goldilocks Took> [6/23 @ 23:52] (6/10)

I'm waiting for... <Ascarwen> [6/25 @ 16:20] (0/0)
Ooh! <Smokering> [6/25 @ 1:22] (0/0)
I think Tom Shippey... <N.E. Brigand> [6/24 @ 13:31] (1/1)

oh wow! I must get that book! <Goldilocks Took> [6/24 @ 15:02] (0/0)

In my humble opinion <Frodo-esque> [6/24 @ 12:41] (0/0)
Perhaps it's more a matter of common sources. <Kimi> [6/24 @ 1:39] (1/1)

gentler aspects...:) <Goldilocks Took> [6/24 @ 9:25] (0/0)

Well.... <Nimrodel > [6/24 @ 0:33] (1/2)

I think in different tellings <Goldilocks Took> [6/24 @ 9:15] (1/1)

Interesting indeed...thanks! (No Text) <L�relei> [6/24 @ 21:23] (0/0)

The Last Stage #8 Presumed Dead <CelebornsMirror> [6/23 @ 22:48] (6/14)

Hobbit gold fever like the Dwarves <drogo_drogo> [6/24 @ 6:44] (0/0)
"A year and a day" <Kimi> [6/24 @ 1:25] (1/3)

More on 'A Year and a Day' <Alveric> [6/24 @ 4:50] (1/2)

Tolkien had a slightly different system <squire > [6/24 @ 9:53] (1/1)

Another Egyptian connection? <Alveric> [6/24 @ 10:43] (0/0)

Welcome <nerdanel_50> [6/24 @ 1:03] (0/0)
Hobbit respectibility <Entwife Wandlimb> [6/24 @ 0:48] (1/1)

This reminds me <Silent _ Watcher> [6/24 @ 5:21] (0/0)

not respectable <Penthe> [6/23 @ 23:25] (1/2)

hee! <Entwife Wandlimb> [6/24 @ 1:00] (1/1)

Keeping Up Appearances <Penthe> [6/24 @ 19:35] (0/0)

The S-B's were behind it <Entmaiden> [6/23 @ 23:10] (1/2)

The S-B's are evil... <Beren IV> [6/24 @ 1:21] (1/1)

I'd disagree myself <Alveric> [6/24 @ 10:52] (0/0)

This was worte after.... <elvendala> [6/23 @ 17:09] (4/6)

Real dragons <Caleniel> [6/24 @ 7:31] (1/2)

Can i ask you something, Caleniel? <elvendala> [6/24 @ 15:33] (1/1)

Sure! <Caleniel> [6/25 @ 2:33] (0/0)

Ramblings on Dragons <Alveric> [6/24 @ 6:45] (0/0)
Norse Myth <Beren IV> [6/24 @ 1:15] (0/0)
This was written after... <N.E. Brigand> [6/23 @ 17:58] (0/0)

The Last Stage #7 Bilbo's Transformation <CelebornsMirror> [6/23 @ 14:53] (4/16)

Bilbo's changes correspond to what we experience <Entmaiden> [6/24 @ 9:23] (0/0)
Bilbo has lost his reputation, and gained ... poetry. <Curious> [6/24 @ 6:54] (1/1)

Wonderful post <Ransom> [6/25 @ 12:58] (0/0)

Travel has broadened his mind <Kimi> [6/24 @ 1:33] (1/1)

also great! (No Text) <CelebornsMirror> [6/24 @ 12:18] (0/0)

danger and comfort <Entwife Wandlimb> [6/23 @ 17:44] (2/10)

always love your posts entwife, moving answer to #2 (No Text) <CelebornsMirror> [6/23 @ 22:22] (1/1)

Goodness! Thank you. (No Text) <Entwife Wandlimb> [6/24 @ 0:49] (0/0)

Moominpappa <Penthe> [6/23 @ 22:14] (1/7)

it may be a classic <Entwife Wandlimb> [6/24 @ 0:57] (2/6)

I had NO idea! <Caleniel> [6/24 @ 7:10] (2/4)

Tove Jansson's Hobbit Illustrations <Alveric> [6/24 @ 10:28] (2/2)

Thanks to you both! <Caleniel> [6/28 @ 2:20] (0/0)
hmm, yes a bit too comical at times <Entwife Wandlimb> [6/24 @ 12:29] (0/0)

now that you mention it... (No Text - Link Inside) <Entwife Wandlimb> [6/24 @ 9:10] (0/0)

The same one. <Orm Irian> [6/24 @ 1:58] (0/0)

The Last Stage- Falls into a Pit of Dispair <CelebornsMirror> [6/23 @ 14:00] (1/1)

update :) <CelebornsMirror> [6/23 @ 22:26] (0/0)

The Last Stage #6 "Gold, Again" <CelebornsMirror> [6/22 @ 13:28] (2/6)

"Your hands shall flow with gold, <Kimi> [6/22 @ 16:50] (0/0)
A guy's gotta live. <N.E. Brigand> [6/22 @ 13:49] (3/4)

You have a point there <drogo_drogo> [6/22 @ 17:00] (0/0)
i agree <hills> [6/22 @ 14:50] (1/1)

one more thing... <hills> [6/22 @ 14:57] (0/0)

I was thinking... <Golfimbul> [6/22 @ 14:03] (0/0)

The Last Stage #5 A Walk in the Rain <CelebornsMirror> [6/22 @ 13:15] (4/13)

down from the mountain top <Entwife Wandlimb> [6/22 @ 19:29] (1/2)

beautiful (No Text) <CelebornsMirror> [6/23 @ 14:55] (1/1)

thanks! <Entwife Wandlimb> [6/23 @ 19:11] (0/0)

some hasty answers <drogo_drogo> [6/22 @ 16:57] (1/4)

Handkerchiefs <Caleniel> [6/23 @ 7:10] (1/3)

Gandalf brought them from Bag End <nerdanel_50> [6/23 @ 13:50] (2/2)

Ah! How did I miss that? <Caleniel> [6/24 @ 1:39] (0/0)
It's more fun to make it a mystery, though :) (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [6/23 @ 14:14] (0/0)

After Bilbo passes... <N.E. Brigand> [6/22 @ 13:50] (1/2)

THat's Valinor, and that's from LotR... (No Text) <Beren IV> [6/23 @ 4:31] (1/1)

Ahh, thanks for... <N.E. Brigand> [6/23 @ 11:31] (0/0)

Back again <nerdanel_50> [6/22 @ 13:47] (1/1)

err, both the same and different, that is. (No Text) <nerdanel_50> [6/22 @ 19:42] (0/0)

The Magic in Tolkien's Work <ENeRGy> [6/22 @ 5:21] (3/44)

From Einstein to "the Magic of Science" <ENeRGy> [6/23 @ 5:15] (2/2)

Understanding Magic in Tolkien's Middle-Earth <Alveric> [6/23 @ 11:29] (0/0)
Tolkien makes magic credible <Curious> [6/23 @ 9:27] (0/0)

Welcome! <Curious> [6/22 @ 11:44] (3/28)

Theology gets in the way <Beren IV> [6/22 @ 19:13] (1/3)

Magic in Tolkien's world <Curious> [6/23 @ 9:37] (1/2)

His influences, not his product <an seileachan> [6/23 @ 13:31] (1/1)

sorry I meant this in response to Beren IV's post <an seileachan> [6/23 @ 14:16] (0/0)

Magic arts and Catholic teaching <an seileachan> [6/22 @ 17:46] (2/12)

Here's a link that might be interesting. <Hama of Rohan> [6/23 @ 11:10] (0/0)
Exactly.� However I judge <Curious> [6/23 @ 9:09] (3/10)

accusation of heresy <93143> [6/23 @ 17:09] (1/2)

I didn't mean the Church! <Curious> [6/23 @ 17:29] (1/1)

Just making sure... <93143> [6/23 @ 18:54] (0/0)

about Tolkien not publishing... <an seileachan> [6/23 @ 14:00] (1/4)

He tried <Curious> [6/23 @ 14:15] (2/3)

The Silmarillion and publication <Alveric> [6/23 @ 18:13] (1/1)

I'm not so sure that C.S.Lewis is at fault here <squire > [6/23 @ 20:57] (0/0)

OK, thanks, Curious... <an seileachan> [6/23 @ 14:19] (0/0)

But then... <Alveric> [6/23 @ 9:20] (1/1)

Tolkien's letters <Curious> [6/23 @ 9:30] (0/0)

Very nice <squire > [6/22 @ 12:08] (1/10)

Tolkien would have said "fea," <Curious> [6/22 @ 12:35] (1/9)

Oh, thaaat kind of magic! <squire > [6/22 @ 13:05] (1/8)

Plural fear. <Curious> [6/22 @ 13:36] (2/7)

More on the passage about Numenorean steamships <squire > [6/22 @ 20:32] (1/1)

Sorry about the mistaken cite. <Curious> [6/23 @ 7:08] (0/0)

singular courage <squire > [6/22 @ 14:03] (2/4)

Numenorean technology <Alveric> [6/23 @ 5:20] (1/2)

Alveric: nice popular explaination <ENeRGy> [6/23 @ 6:56] (1/1)

Well, <Curious> [6/23 @ 7:13] (0/0)

Tolkien was being coy. <Curious> [6/22 @ 16:52] (0/0)

in Tolkien's own words <Entwife Wandlimb> [6/22 @ 9:59] (1/11)

Oh! I just saw Curious' passed on this link below. (No Text - Link Inside) <Entwife Wandlimb> [6/22 @ 10:05] (1/10)

This one kinda ties other Tolkien letters together. <Hama of Rohan> [6/23 @ 11:13] (2/9)

I'm not sure Christian <Curious> [6/24 @ 16:18] (1/4)

I don't follow you. <Hama of Rohan> [6/24 @ 17:02] (1/3)

Tolkien says <Curious> [6/25 @ 2:26] (1/2)

I read it differently. <Hama of Rohan> [6/25 @ 3:12] (1/1)

Spells <Curious> [6/25 @ 3:48] (0/0)

What an excellent essay! Everyone here should read it. <squire > [6/23 @ 16:51] (2/3)

psst, squire. <Hama of Rohan> [6/24 @ 11:58] (0/0)
There are inconsistencies <Hama of Rohan> [6/23 @ 17:56] (1/1)

The author used to be a regular here <Entmaiden> [6/23 @ 18:55] (0/0)

Tolkien collection CFP <notlost> [6/21 @ 18:54] (8/15)

Bodies are everywhere on TORN boards! <Modtheow> [6/24 @ 13:32] (1/1)

Thank you for the lovely overview, Modtheow. <Penthe> [6/24 @ 21:13] (0/0)

A collaborative project? <NottaSackville> [6/23 @ 13:36] (0/0)
This screams for <PisceanMaid> [6/23 @ 10:17] (0/0)
Do Balrogs' Bodies Have Wings? (No Text) <L�thien_Rising> [6/22 @ 14:01] (0/0)
Or Bog Bodies? Saruman's Auto Body Shop? (No Text) <nerdanel_50> [6/22 @ 12:56] (0/0)
How about dendronic bodies? (No Text) <Olorin of the West> [6/22 @ 7:35] (0/0)
May I? <Beren IV> [6/22 @ 1:41] (1/1)

I'm merely passing on a cfp <notlost> [6/22 @ 12:19] (0/0)

One of my greatest dreams <squire > [6/21 @ 23:27] (1/5)

It's not a conference.... <notlost> [6/22 @ 0:50] (1/4)

and it absolutely *must* include <L�thien_Rising> [6/22 @ 9:43] (2/3)

Understanding Lacan is like losing weight: <nerdanel_50> [6/22 @ 12:54] (1/1)

Why... <notlost> [6/23 @ 9:58] (0/0)

Indeed! <notlost> [6/22 @ 12:26] (0/0)

The Last Stage #4 Necromancer <CelebornsMirror> [6/21 @ 15:45] (8/18)

Humans did not use magic, but non-humans <Curious> [6/22 @ 6:50] (1/2)

Humans and Magic <Alveric> [6/22 @ 10:59] (1/1)

The Witch-king was Aragorn's foil. <Curious> [6/22 @ 12:15] (0/0)

On Sauron's choice of what was before him Greenwood the Great... <Finrod Felagund 5> [6/22 @ 3:10] (1/4)

Question on elf migration <N.E. Brigand> [6/22 @ 12:49] (1/3)

I would still atribute that to Sauron's prescence <Finrod Felagund 5> [6/22 @ 16:56] (1/2)

Try the Unfinished Tales. <N.E. Brigand> [6/23 @ 11:46] (1/1)

I have read them, I guess I just missed that part... (No Text) <Finrod Felagund 5> [6/24 @ 13:47] (0/0)

Why it took shorter than Elrond thought <Finrod Felagund 5> [6/22 @ 2:58] (0/0)
Terminology of The Hobbit <Beren IV> [6/22 @ 1:35] (0/0)
Necromancer upgrades and squatting on used "good guy" real estate <drogo_drogo> [6/21 @ 18:05] (1/3)

Ah!� An Ithil/Morgul presage? <N.E. Brigand> [6/21 @ 18:17] (1/2)

Or repeat of Tol-in-Guarhoth <drogo_drogo> [6/21 @ 19:21] (1/1)

And he had a good eye for craftsmanship (No Text) <Penthe> [6/21 @ 22:37] (0/0)

Why Mirkwood? <N.E. Brigand> [6/21 @ 17:19] (0/0)
De-lurking for a minute... <LOTR_nutcase> [6/21 @ 16:58] (1/1)

Chronology of texts. <N.E. Brigand> [6/21 @ 17:35] (0/0)

On #2 - The Evil of Sauron/Necromancer... <hartk> [6/21 @ 16:53] (0/0)

The Last Stage #3 Lullaby Bilbo <CelebornsMirror> [6/21 @ 13:59] (3/8)

Try 'Adeste Fideles' or 'O Sanctissima" (No Text) <Arquen> [6/22 @ 0:31] (0/0)
It reminds me a little... <N.E. Brigand> [6/21 @ 18:07] (0/0)
Very annoying and bad song <squire > [6/21 @ 14:38] (3/5)

I just read/sung it aloud and had no trouble. <Curious> [6/22 @ 7:02] (0/0)
I dunno. I kinda like it. <Entwife Wandlimb> [6/21 @ 21:55] (2/2)

The elves in LotR are sad <Curious> [6/22 @ 6:58] (0/0)
Intentionally annoying, indeed. <Penthe> [6/21 @ 22:31] (0/0)

Why so solemn? <Ransom> [6/21 @ 21:49] (0/0)

The Last Stage #2 Tone Poem <CelebornsMirror> [6/21 @ 12:10] (6/13)

Try this to 'Streets of Laredo" (No Text) <Arquen> [6/22 @ 0:30] (1/2)

Ever hear the Smother Brothers' parody? <N.E. Brigand> [6/22 @ 12:33] (1/1)

An old favorite! but <nerdanel_50> [6/22 @ 13:12] (0/0)

poem from chapter 3 <Entwife Wandlimb> [6/21 @ 20:51] (0/0)
If it's "folly",,,,, <notlost> [6/21 @ 19:06] (1/1)

:) glad someone else is amused with this question (No Text) <CelebornsMirror> [6/21 @ 23:22] (0/0)

merrily they sing, "ashes to ashes, dust to dust" <Entwife Wandlimb> [6/21 @ 18:13] (0/0)
Just the surface <Elen> [6/21 @ 16:36] (0/0)
These are Bombadil-like Elves <drogo_drogo> [6/21 @ 15:39] (1/4)

meetings, elves, etc. <notlost> [6/21 @ 20:53] (1/3)

Sam and Galadriel <Penthe> [6/21 @ 22:26] (2/2)

Cool.... <notlost> [6/22 @ 12:47] (0/0)
Good point, the Elves here could be from a hobbit p.o.v. <drogo_drogo> [6/22 @ 8:37] (0/0)

Population Dynamics III - Men of the West <Beren IV> [6/21 @ 3:02] (5/8)

A couple of thoughts <Ceorl> [6/24 @ 13:02] (0/0)
Catholic delurking here... <Only Slightly Obsessed> [6/23 @ 15:25] (2/2)

Thank you! <Takeo> [6/24 @ 19:06] (0/0)
Well delurked! (No Text) <Alveric> [6/24 @ 6:47] (0/0)

Demographics <Arathorn> [6/22 @ 16:02] (0/0)
A confusing note... <Oss�> [6/21 @ 9:32] (0/0)
Some thoughts <Alveric> [6/21 @ 5:22] (1/1)

Interesting points! <Caleniel> [6/21 @ 6:40] (0/0)

Obscure line from ROTK... <arw�on> [6/20 @ 21:00] (8/19)

She lives in the house built by the brother of the last man who attempted that road...and never returned. That tends to creep out a nation. (No Text) <Kili's aunt> [6/22 @ 20:00] (0/0)
A bit of both, I judge. <Curious> [6/22 @ 6:24] (0/0)
I've always read it <Wynnie> [6/21 @ 17:32] (0/0)
I had always assumed <Elf_Maven> [6/21 @ 15:25] (0/0)
hell hath no fury... <nefisa2> [6/21 @ 1:18] (1/8)

I always assumed <squire > [6/21 @ 15:01] (3/7)

thank you squire... <arw�on> [6/23 @ 9:25] (0/0)
I read it the same way, Squire... <notlost> [6/21 @ 19:08] (0/0)
which is a valid interp..mine is just... <nefisa2> [6/21 @ 15:06] (2/4)

Well.... <notlost> [6/21 @ 19:12] (0/0)
Yes, I wondered <squire > [6/21 @ 15:47] (1/2)

No, no, no! <Wynnie> [6/21 @ 17:38] (1/1)

I don't know if its self-centered, and not gender ... <nefisa2> [6/22 @ 0:40] (0/0)

Eowyn's own words <Penthe> [6/20 @ 22:45] (1/1)

I tend to agree with this <Caleniel> [6/21 @ 5:10] (0/0)

check out the next line <linkinparkelf> [6/20 @ 22:42] (2/2)

I still see it.... <notlost> [6/21 @ 19:16] (0/0)
That's a good point. <N.E. Brigand> [6/21 @ 18:09] (0/0)

BothBothBoth <Entwife Wandlimb> [6/20 @ 21:18] (0/0)

The Last Stage: Tone of Prose <CelebornsMirror> [6/20 @ 15:54] (3/4)

it changes as Tolkien got caught up... <nefisa2> [6/21 @ 1:23] (0/0)
Not much evidence for change of tone... <Arquen> [6/21 @ 1:01] (0/0)
Change from the experience <drogo_drogo> [6/20 @ 16:47] (1/1)

I tend to agree <Beren IV> [6/20 @ 23:42] (0/0)

The Return Journey: Summary <notlost> [6/20 @ 11:36] (12/20)

Thanks, sorry I wasn't more involved. <Curious> [6/21 @ 14:03] (2/4)

Phew.... <notlost> [6/21 @ 19:04] (1/1)

For me <Altaira> [6/21 @ 23:17] (0/0)

*frisson of gleeful anticipation* (No Text) <squire > [6/21 @ 14:39] (1/1)

Oh my goodness. <Curious> [6/21 @ 15:37] (0/0)

Thanks, great week. (No Text) <Golfimbul> [6/21 @ 6:48] (0/0)
Thank you! <Altaira> [6/21 @ 0:55] (0/0)
Thanks, Altaira and Notlost, good week. (No Text) <Arquen> [6/21 @ 0:03] (0/0)
Thanks, notlost <Entmaiden> [6/20 @ 22:23] (0/0)
Thanks from a virtual lurker! (No Text) <Entwife Wandlimb> [6/20 @ 21:23] (1/1)

pssst Wanda <Penthe> [6/20 @ 22:47] (0/0)

Thanks notlost & Altaira (No Text) <Penthe> [6/20 @ 19:42] (0/0)
Thanks, notlost! A great job! (No Text) <Kimi> [6/20 @ 17:30] (0/0)
Thanks, I enjoyed it! (No Text) <Elen> [6/20 @ 15:59] (0/0)
Thanks notlost and Altaira! (No Text) <N.E. Brigand> [6/20 @ 15:24] (0/0)
Thank you, notlost! I hope you are recovering <nerdanel_50> [6/20 @ 14:53] (0/0)
Thanks for the discussion <drogo_drogo> [6/20 @ 12:29] (1/3)

Oh, and thanks to Altaira too for her questions (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [6/20 @ 16:48] (1/2)

Actually I sent 'em to Altaira the week before the conference.... <notlost> [6/21 @ 17:57] (1/1)

Thanks for the questions by proxy too <drogo_drogo> [6/21 @ 18:11] (0/0)

Last Stage Intro. Notes <CelebornsMirror> [6/20 @ 11:04] (1/1)

Looking forward to it, CM! (No Text) <nerdanel_50> [6/20 @ 15:27] (0/0)

Beowulf - Verse 2 <Grima Wormtongue> [6/19 @ 20:24] (2/5)

Twelve years is a long time <Arevanye> [6/20 @ 17:28] (1/2)

Much like Meduseld when Grima stays there. <Grima Wormtongue> [6/20 @ 18:38] (1/1)

Is this a trick question? <Arevanye> [6/20 @ 20:37] (0/0)

OT: it's weird, but Grendel apparently looks a lot like <an seileachan> [6/19 @ 21:36] (1/1)

thanks, a.s.! <Grima Wormtongue> [6/20 @ 2:05] (0/0)

"Burn like the heathen Kings" query... <E�rendil'sgirl> [6/19 @ 2:15] (4/27)

You've led me to wonder about a somewhat related line in FOTR <linkinparkelf> [6/19 @ 22:28] (1/2)

The passage you are questioning <E�rendil'sgirl> [6/19 @ 23:49] (1/1)

Wasn't Melkor <Man of Rohan> [6/20 @ 12:50] (0/0)

Anyone have a copy of Shippey's book handy? <Menelwyn> [6/19 @ 13:14] (1/14)

From "The Road to Middle-earth" (3rd edition, 2003) <L�thien_Rising> [6/19 @ 16:30] (1/13)

Shippey on "heathen" <an seileachan> [6/19 @ 17:32] (2/12)

well, now I'm confused. <orcmeat> [6/21 @ 13:30] (1/1)

can't answer about the ancient English... <an seileachan> [6/22 @ 7:34] (0/0)

this section of Shippey <L�thien_Rising> [6/19 @ 19:38] (1/9)

But are you forgetting the history of the Edain? <Elf_Maven> [6/19 @ 21:48] (2/8)

so this is a glimpse <an seileachan> [6/20 @ 12:52] (0/0)
true indeed <L�thien_Rising> [6/20 @ 12:30] (2/6)

Yes, but when <Elf_Maven> [6/21 @ 15:29] (1/2)

approaches to reading <L�thien_Rising> [6/21 @ 17:20] (1/1)

But try and keep in mind Tolkien's original intention. <Orald> [6/21 @ 20:18] (0/0)

Don't forget... <Silverlode> [6/21 @ 14:47] (1/2)

OT: I always thought... <Ransom> [6/21 @ 21:20] (1/1)

Quite possibly... <Silverlode> [6/21 @ 22:13] (0/0)

sidenote on "heathen" <drogo_drogo> [6/19 @ 8:15] (0/0)
In the chapter The Pyre of Denethor <houndrock> [6/19 @ 2:43] (2/7)

I agree with Inferno <Belegaran> [6/19 @ 14:06] (1/2)

The "road to corruption" began long before <houndrock> [6/19 @ 15:07] (1/1)

I say that because <Belegaran> [6/19 @ 19:26] (0/0)

I had always worked under the assumption <Inferno> [6/19 @ 11:33] (1/3)

I should also have included this passage.. <houndrock> [6/19 @ 12:29] (1/2)

I guess my impression <Inferno> [6/19 @ 12:51] (1/1)

It sounds like the Numenoreans are <houndrock> [6/19 @ 13:06] (0/0)

Question about the ring in Moria <well he's back> [6/18 @ 22:43] (8/9)

The Quest would end. <PhantomS> [6/24 @ 6:53] (0/0)
What if it did, and was not found until the 7th age? <NottaSackville> [6/21 @ 13:42] (0/0)
Very bad things <Temujin> [6/21 @ 9:31] (0/0)
Silmarils and the Balrog... <Beren IV> [6/19 @ 2:51] (1/1)

The silmarils and the Ring <Inferno> [6/19 @ 11:26] (0/0)

silmaril/ earth question <E�rendil'sgirl> [6/19 @ 2:21] (0/0)
Ultimately <Inferno> [6/18 @ 23:54] (0/0)
Well, at the Council of Elrond the principles discuss just that option - <Azree> [6/18 @ 23:53] (0/0)
Maybe... <MaidenOfTheShieldarm> [6/18 @ 23:48] (0/0)

The Return Journey #12: Open Discussion <notlost> [6/18 @ 18:41] (2/6)

Bilbo's unusal maternal insticts <Entwife Wandlimb> [6/19 @ 18:08] (0/0)
I'm interested in Bilbo's relationship with the Dwarves <Entmaiden> [6/18 @ 20:03] (3/4)

Well... <Beren IV> [6/19 @ 2:46] (0/0)
Together after the event <Penthe> [6/19 @ 0:42] (0/0)
The center of attention and the outsider <Entwife Wandlimb> [6/18 @ 20:18] (1/1)

Bilbos Gandalf was Gandalf (No Text) <Strider -(Ranger)-> [6/21 @ 9:20] (0/0)

The Return Journey #11: Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow�. <notlost> [6/18 @ 18:40] (2/5)

enjoying the fruits of victory <Entwife Wandlimb> [6/18 @ 19:28] (1/3)

Looking forward, looking back <Penthe> [6/19 @ 0:39] (1/2)

not to jump the gun but <Entwife Wandlimb> [6/19 @ 12:43] (1/1)

Better? <notlost> [6/20 @ 11:27] (0/0)

Even dragons have their "ending!" <N.E. Brigand> [6/18 @ 19:19] (0/0)

Why didn't Celeborn sail with Galadriel? <Arwen's daughter> [6/18 @ 15:29] (3/3)

First of all,... <Ascarwen> [6/20 @ 11:14] (0/0)
I think that it is understood that Celeborn sailed... <Beren IV> [6/19 @ 2:39] (0/0)
Tolkien changed his mind <Curious> [6/18 @ 17:43] (0/0)

Left-Out Characters Discussion <Rhiandra Took> [6/18 @ 12:49] (16/34)

Alright, now this will be posted in the Movie Room. <Rhiandra Took> [6/19 @ 10:01] (1/4)

Also, do consider <Altaira> [6/19 @ 11:20] (1/3)

OK, I'll wait a while until one of the other discussions ends. <Rhiandra Took> [6/19 @ 11:51] (2/2)

Psst Rhiandra <Estelwyn> [6/19 @ 19:09] (0/0)
It really is <Altaira> [6/19 @ 11:57] (0/0)

Quickbeam <ExtraordinaryElvenKing> [6/19 @ 3:25] (0/0)
Gloin (No Text) <Beren IV> [6/19 @ 2:36] (0/0)
I'd be interested in Glorfindel (No Text) <E�rendil'sgirl> [6/19 @ 2:21] (0/0)
Imrahil (No Text) <Athena daughter of Zeus> [6/18 @ 23:43] (1/1)

Imrahil, seconded <Barahli of Rohan> [6/23 @ 8:10] (0/0)

Snowmane <Mrs. Boromir> [6/18 @ 21:03] (0/0)
Rhiandra <Altaira> [6/18 @ 20:58] (1/3)

Psst Altaira <Estelwyn> [6/19 @ 2:23] (1/2)

On the contrary <Altaira> [6/19 @ 11:24] (1/1)

Whew <Estelwyn> [6/19 @ 19:15] (0/0)

Barliman! <Hama of Rohan> [6/18 @ 19:37] (0/0)
Barrow-wights about which whispered tales spoke. (No Text) <Entwife Wandlimb> [6/18 @ 18:09] (0/0)
Beregond <MaidenOfTheShieldarm> [6/18 @ 18:06] (0/0)
"but beyond, in the great fief of Belfalas... <an seileachan> [6/18 @ 17:50] (0/0)
Bombadil--mystery character.. <FrodoloveIs> [6/18 @ 16:00] (0/0)
Must we vote? Why not <Elf_Maven> [6/18 @ 14:25] (1/1)

If it works out well, <Rhiandra Took> [6/18 @ 14:49] (0/0)

It has to be Bombadil <Finrod Felagund 5> [6/18 @ 14:12] (1/1)

Well, we all look forward <squire > [6/18 @ 14:48] (0/0)

left out characters <Hollyhock Brandybuck> [6/18 @ 13:08] (1/1)

Mmm... <Belegaran> [6/18 @ 14:29] (0/0)

Can we vote for more than one? (No Text) <L�thien_Rising> [6/18 @ 12:59] (1/7)

I'd prefer if you just picked one. <Rhiandra Took> [6/18 @ 16:18] (1/6)

In that case, I'll say Imrahil (No Text) <L�thien_Rising> [6/18 @ 16:29] (1/5)

I'll second that. <Curious> [6/18 @ 17:39] (1/4)

What did Sam get out of all of this? <hoom> [6/18 @ 18:50] (3/3)

He gets to re-seed, refurbish and re-populate (by reproducing!) the Shire, his beloved home. :-) (No Text) <Azree> [6/18 @ 23:58] (0/0)
Welcome, hoom! <N.E. Brigand> [6/18 @ 19:42] (0/0)
There's a rumor he meets Frodo on the other side (No Text) <squire > [6/18 @ 19:01] (0/0)

The Return Journey #10: The Unspoken <notlost> [6/18 @ 2:28] (4/6)

I'm reminded that Tolkien <Entmaiden> [6/18 @ 16:03] (0/0)
and yada yada yada <nerdanel_50> [6/18 @ 13:48] (1/2)

psssst, nerdanel <Entmaiden> [6/18 @ 16:04] (1/1)

Both are better, thanks. :o) (No Text) <nerdanel_50> [6/18 @ 17:43] (0/0)

Are we nearly there yet? <Kimi> [6/18 @ 3:00] (0/0)
Heh, I would have liked to have known what those dangers were! <Beren IV> [6/18 @ 2:49] (0/0)

The Return Journey #9: The Parade (of) Homes <notlost> [6/18 @ 0:09] (5/6)

thoughts <nerdanel_50> [6/18 @ 13:34] (0/0)
Regifting is longtime Hobbit custom <Bythedar> [6/18 @ 12:13] (0/0)
endings <Arquen> [6/18 @ 11:07] (1/1)

'Bilbo does not plan to marry' <Penthe> [6/19 @ 0:29] (0/0)

Perhaps Beorn plans to hibernate :-) <Kimi> [6/18 @ 3:14] (0/0)
Mirkwood and Mathoms <Penthe> [6/18 @ 0:25] (0/0)

Do you know the names of Arwen's daughters? <Rhiandra Took> [6/17 @ 16:31] (2/8)

Mary Sue and Tiffany, I believe.� ;-) <Curious> [6/17 @ 16:59] (3/6)

Merisu and Tiphane? <Ostadan> [6/21 @ 10:31] (1/1)

Oh, I like that! <Curious> [6/21 @ 14:09] (0/0)

LOL (No Text) <Ascarwen> [6/20 @ 11:16] (0/0)
Are you sure <Inferno> [6/17 @ 18:58] (2/2)

Shame on you both.... <notlost> [6/18 @ 2:38] (0/0)
For my fanfic, I did Vanima, Firiel, and Rhiandra. (No Text) <Rhiandra Took> [6/17 @ 19:43] (0/0)

They're unnamed, I believe. <Lottelita> [6/17 @ 16:43] (0/0)

Gollum as Cyborg? <notlost> [6/17 @ 12:59] (6/20)

Frodo is the cyborg. <nerdanel_50> [6/18 @ 13:11] (2/3)

when is a human a cyborg, and other ethical dilemmas... <an seileachan> [6/18 @ 18:19] (1/1)

The original cyborg was enhanced <Curious> [6/22 @ 6:33] (0/0)

As before, I protest <squire > [6/18 @ 14:05] (0/0)

Well, Tolkien did call the Evil the "Machine" <drogo_drogo> [6/17 @ 15:48] (2/4)

You are in... <notlost> [6/18 @ 0:19] (0/0)
relax <squire > [6/17 @ 16:50] (2/2)

Robotic rethinking <notlost> [6/17 @ 23:56] (0/0)
Original (I think) cyborg definition <notlost> [6/17 @ 23:48] (0/0)

Not so sure <Belegaran> [6/17 @ 15:10] (0/0)
Gollum has free will until the end... <hartk> [6/17 @ 13:32] (2/7)

But....(warning: free will discussion invoked!) <notlost> [6/17 @ 23:23] (2/3)

Not sure about book Gollum <Alveric> [6/18 @ 11:50] (1/1)

The ending was known from the beginning <nerdanel_50> [6/18 @ 12:27] (0/0)

Gollum and free will <an seileachan> [6/18 @ 7:09] (0/0)

No, I think there was a chance -- <Elf_Maven> [6/17 @ 15:20] (1/2)

From the book... <hartk> [6/17 @ 16:23] (1/1)

I know what the book says, but I also know <Elf_Maven> [6/18 @ 15:05] (0/0)

Best to follow the author's intent here. <Nimrodel > [6/17 @ 13:31] (0/0)
Hmm, lets see here, <Arquen> [6/17 @ 13:19] (0/0)

The Return Journey #8: Divvying Up and Good byes (buys?) <notlost> [6/17 @ 12:41] (5/5)

Side note:� parallel good-byes. <N.E. Brigand> [6/18 @ 19:29] (0/0)
Who gave the Elvenking the emeralds? <N.E. Brigand> [6/18 @ 16:52] (0/0)
My calculation <Arquen> [6/17 @ 23:18] (0/0)
Questions like Pippin <Penthe> [6/17 @ 19:40] (0/0)
And of course Bilbo... <Golfimbul> [6/17 @ 14:28] (0/0)

The Return Journey #7: The Future History of Dwarves <notlost> [6/17 @ 11:40] (4/9)

Dwalin the dawdler� (longish) <N.E. Brigand> [6/18 @ 16:03] (0/0)
A hint from chapter 13 <Arquen> [6/17 @ 13:37] (1/1)

Good observation <Golfimbul> [6/17 @ 14:24] (0/0)

"Fili and Kili had fallen defending him with shield and body, for he was their mother�s elder brother." <Golfimbul> [6/17 @ 12:36] (2/4)

That is a powerful line <drogo_drogo> [6/17 @ 15:23] (2/2)

Scholars and non-scholars alike <Kili's aunt> [6/19 @ 19:51] (0/0)
with reason <L�thien_Rising> [6/17 @ 19:23] (0/0)

The cultural import of family <notlost> [6/17 @ 12:45] (0/0)

Answers to #1 is found in the LOTR appendix <hartk> [6/17 @ 12:14] (0/0)

Gandalf's first visit <niglam> [6/17 @ 6:16] (1/1)

Book of Unfinished Tales.... <Temujin> [6/17 @ 9:22] (0/0)

Did this mean that Frodo (and then Sam)chose the time to die--like Aragorn? <FrodoloveIs> [6/16 @ 21:14] (11/159)

Thank you to so many and I am sorry for being sensitive. <FrodoloveIs> [6/17 @ 19:59] (8/38)

I thought yours was a serious question. <N.E. Brigand> [6/18 @ 12:31] (1/1)

:) (No Text) <FrodoloveIs> [6/18 @ 15:07] (0/0)

If I may offer a wee bit of historical context... <Nimrodel > [6/18 @ 11:21] (4/23)

Kevin Millar tripped and fell, and his teammates laughed. <Pukel-man> [6/19 @ 7:38] (1/4)

How odd - you seem to be reading a different post to me <Hengist> [6/19 @ 8:08] (1/3)

I assumed said 'atmosphere' was mentioned . . . <Pukel-man> [6/19 @ 8:27] (1/2)

Enough <Altaira> [6/19 @ 11:34] (1/1)

Fair enough. <Pukel-man> [6/20 @ 20:25] (0/0)

Just for fun and comparison, a First-Age example. <Aunt Dora Baggins> [6/19 @ 0:20] (2/6)

How very cool <Altaira> [6/19 @ 12:14] (1/2)

It's funny how none of those names look familiar now. <Aunt Dora Baggins> [6/19 @ 12:33] (1/1)

sounds kinda sad. (No Text) <FrodoloveIs> [6/19 @ 14:20] (0/0)

Fantastic story--Chance mtg at Rivendell. <FrodoloveIs> [6/19 @ 2:12] (1/2)

Thank you :-)� And I hope you'll hang in here <Aunt Dora Baggins> [6/19 @ 12:31] (1/1)

great quote--this has actually been .. <FrodoloveIs> [6/19 @ 14:25] (0/0)

You misunderstood me.. <FrodoloveIs> [6/18 @ 11:59] (1/1)

Yes, obviously I did. <Nimrodel > [6/18 @ 13:51] (0/0)

Geography might have something to do with this. <Curious> [6/18 @ 11:34] (2/8)

Huh. <Nimrodel > [6/18 @ 11:39] (0/0)
Its also <Hengist> [6/18 @ 11:39] (2/6)

The same term, I wonder? <Nimrodel > [6/18 @ 13:54] (1/1)

Yup - theres not much <Hengist> [6/18 @ 14:29] (0/0)

Didn't Elijah Wood <Curious> [6/18 @ 12:51] (2/3)

Yup, and I believe Billy and Dom took advantage of this too ;-) (No Text) <Frodo-esque> [6/19 @ 19:05] (0/0)
Yeah, he couldn't tell if Dom and Billy hated him or not! <IsisNewton> [6/18 @ 13:50] (1/1)

From experience <Hengist> [6/18 @ 17:35] (0/0)

it's important to remember <Annael> [6/18 @ 10:52] (1/1)

good points--and never react when too tired. (No Text) <FrodoloveIs> [6/18 @ 12:00] (0/0)

Well you certainly stirred a few things up ;) <Hengist> [6/18 @ 7:25] (1/1)

this is so interesting--glad to see more. <FrodoloveIs> [6/18 @ 12:15] (0/0)

offers to share thick skin <linkinparkelf> [6/18 @ 1:13] (1/1)

don't doubt it. <FrodoloveIs> [6/18 @ 1:40] (0/0)

I saw absolutely nothing wrong <houndrock> [6/17 @ 22:48] (1/1)

great suggestions and comments--I needed that. <FrodoloveIs> [6/18 @ 0:46] (0/0)

listen, cuddle-bunny dear.... <an seileachan> [6/17 @ 22:13] (1/1)

big giggles--off to the mirror I go.. <FrodoloveIs> [6/17 @ 22:22] (0/0)

{{{Frodoloveis}}} Thanks <Penthe> [6/17 @ 20:31] (1/1)

{{Penthe}} :) (No Text) <FrodoloveIs> [6/17 @ 20:39] (0/0)

To paraphrase Wittgenstein, of that about which we cannot speak, we must remain silent" <drogo_drogo> [6/17 @ 10:34] (5/14)

Thank you. <Ascarwen> [6/20 @ 11:19] (0/0)
Wow, this is a brilliant post..You've brought tears to my eyes. (No Text) <houndrock> [6/17 @ 22:51] (0/0)
Thank you for that last picture from Gramma.. <FrodoloveIs> [6/17 @ 18:26] (1/2)

one of a series of drabbles I wrote <FantasyFan> [6/18 @ 11:18] (1/1)

Great--now you made me cry--I'm printing. <FrodoloveIs> [6/18 @ 12:19] (0/0)

Nicely said, dd. (No Text) <notlost> [6/17 @ 12:17] (0/0)
Implicit omission. <Hama of Rohan> [6/17 @ 10:49] (2/7)

Tolkien could not say because the 3rd age ended <hatster> [6/18 @ 7:17] (1/4)

True. <Hama of Rohan> [6/18 @ 13:14] (1/3)

"spent still in Time" from the letter- brings me to the original <FrodoloveIs> [6/18 @ 15:15] (1/2)

Well. <Hama of Rohan> [6/18 @ 16:33] (1/1)

I sorta get it but the way it reads <FrodoloveIs> [6/18 @ 19:30] (0/0)

Tolkien discusses it in the letters, but chose not to in LOTR proper <drogo_drogo> [6/17 @ 13:45] (1/1)

Planting seeds... <FrodoloveIs> [6/17 @ 18:31] (0/0)

Follow Gandalf�s lead <Daughter of Nienna> [6/17 @ 6:51] (2/14)

OT {psst, D of N} <notlost> [6/17 @ 12:15] (3/10)

Lived there for almost 6 years... <L�relei> [6/20 @ 0:58] (0/0)
I lived there for 4 years. Will always feel a connection. <FrodoloveIs> [6/17 @ 18:36] (0/0)
marvelous! That warms my heart! <Daughter of Nienna> [6/17 @ 12:46] (3/7)

My conference <notlost> [6/17 @ 22:51] (1/1)

psst Notlost... <Daughter of Nienna> [6/19 @ 4:27] (0/0)

Pssst Daughter of Nienna - OT <Penthe> [6/17 @ 19:18] (1/1)

pppssst Penthe.. <FrodoloveIs> [6/17 @ 20:57] (0/0)

It's a wonderful melting pot of different cultures. <FrodoloveIs> [6/17 @ 18:49] (1/2)

my family is a melting pot, <Daughter of Nienna> [6/17 @ 19:34] (1/1)

So cool. I love that...it is something I am thankful for <FrodoloveIs> [6/17 @ 20:56] (0/0)

I am... <FrodoloveIs> [6/17 @ 7:37] (1/2)

Are you sure those numbers are accurate? <Daughter of Nienna> [6/17 @ 8:12] (1/1)

No--are you kidding.. I have a long way to go :) <FrodoloveIs> [6/17 @ 18:41] (0/0)

Some thoughts of T�or and Arwen <Alveric> [6/17 @ 5:46] (1/2)

phew, my newbie head was spinning. <FrodoloveIs> [6/17 @ 7:29] (1/1)

Sources FYI <Alveric> [6/17 @ 8:00] (0/0)

#5. mortals who passed over the Sea � and #6. Did Sam follow Frodo into the West? (under it) (No Text - Link Inside) <Daughter of Nienna> [6/17 @ 5:37] (2/4)

The Tolkien Meta-FAQ: by Steuard Jensen - The original source of the above comments. (No Text - Link Inside) <Daughter of Nienna> [6/17 @ 14:29] (0/0)
That's it! <FrodoloveIs> [6/17 @ 6:46] (1/2)

had a flash thought . . . <Daughter of Nienna> [6/17 @ 14:10] (1/1)

lol--I realized this when I went to work. <FrodoloveIs> [6/17 @ 18:44] (0/0)

Life in Aman <Arathorn> [6/17 @ 3:16] (2/2)

If I'm not mistaken <2ndcreator> [6/17 @ 22:07] (0/0)
good points. (No Text) <FrodoloveIs> [6/17 @ 6:48] (0/0)

I am absolutely fascinated <squire > [6/17 @ 1:28] (5/63)

Late to the party, but I couldn't resist. <Ascarwen> [6/22 @ 0:31] (0/0)
Inhabiting two modes of thought <Penthe> [6/17 @ 19:28] (0/0)
I'll attempt to answer <Entmaiden> [6/17 @ 17:17] (3/11)

Its important to remember that age is relative <Belegaran> [6/17 @ 20:51] (2/3)

I don't agree with your math <FantasyFan> [6/18 @ 10:41] (1/1)

To live longer but not mature faster... <Belegaran> [6/18 @ 14:24] (0/0)

Interesting..Loved your math.. <FrodoloveIs> [6/17 @ 21:16] (0/0)

got news for you folks <hatster> [6/17 @ 18:59] (2/4)

claps loudly!!! beautifully said. :) (No Text) <FrodoloveIs> [6/17 @ 20:50] (0/0)
I didn't mean to make a general statement <Entmaiden> [6/17 @ 19:52] (1/2)

I felt like saying "present company excluded" <hatster> [6/17 @ 20:26] (1/1)

Yep! (No Text) <Entmaiden> [6/17 @ 20:38] (0/0)

you have a good point for me to ponder. <FrodoloveIs> [6/17 @ 18:53] (1/1)

What's fun for me <Entmaiden> [6/17 @ 19:36] (0/0)

me too, fascinated, that is... <an seileachan> [6/17 @ 7:15] (2/43)

Clarification here <Inferno> [6/17 @ 11:57] (2/41)

de facto, de jure <an seileachan> [6/17 @ 12:27] (2/2)

Thank you so much for saying this <L�relei> [6/19 @ 2:25] (0/0)
Hear, hear! <Estelwyn> [6/17 @ 21:11] (0/0)

What about when Admins ridicule? <Hama of Rohan> [6/17 @ 12:03] (1/37)

Admins are people too <Inferno> [6/17 @ 12:17] (1/36)

True. <Hama of Rohan> [6/17 @ 12:27] (2/35)

that's good.. :) (No Text) <FrodoloveIs> [6/17 @ 22:25] (0/0)
Add point to that ... <Daughter of Nienna> [6/17 @ 14:01] (2/33)

Explain this to me <Inferno> [6/17 @ 15:38] (1/22)

do you want a long <Daughter of Nienna> [6/17 @ 16:37] (3/21)

It's interesting... <Belegaran> [6/17 @ 20:32] (0/0)
So, as I understand it, <Inferno> [6/17 @ 16:59] (4/16)

You need to look at your post again. <FrodoloveIs> [6/17 @ 19:18] (1/6)

*I* did not say that <Inferno> [6/17 @ 19:22] (2/5)

That is <Daughter of Nienna> [6/17 @ 19:58] (1/3)

Would you rather <Inferno> [6/17 @ 20:09] (1/2)

still <Daughter of Nienna> [6/17 @ 20:35] (1/1)

I suggest you email me <Inferno> [6/18 @ 0:00] (0/0)

so right. I am sorry . (No Text) <FrodoloveIs> [6/17 @ 19:36] (0/0)

but with all due respect <an seileachan> [6/17 @ 17:44] (3/6)

To reiterate and clarify, once and for all... <Nimrodel > [6/18 @ 10:54] (1/1)

Got it. <Hama of Rohan> [6/18 @ 12:24] (0/0)

I said <Inferno> [6/17 @ 17:59] (1/2)

sarcasm is not the issue, Inferno <an seileachan> [6/17 @ 18:05] (1/1)

OK. <Inferno> [6/17 @ 18:19] (0/0)

*hunkers down for incoming* <Hama of Rohan> [6/17 @ 17:48] (0/0)

how does anything get changed if it not talked about! (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [6/17 @ 17:14] (0/0)
The Spinoff. <Hama of Rohan> [6/17 @ 17:10] (0/0)

addendum: <Daughter of Nienna> [6/17 @ 16:52] (1/2)

I still fail to see <Inferno> [6/17 @ 17:07] (1/1)

It seems to me all you want to do is justify, I have nothing to add. (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [6/17 @ 17:19] (0/0)

Goodness. <Nimrodel > [6/17 @ 14:19] (2/9)

Irony--is I asked you to come over. <FrodoloveIs> [6/17 @ 19:15] (1/1)

The irony here is that I was *not* being sarcastic <Nimrodel > [6/18 @ 10:34] (0/0)

It's the misuse of power. <Hama of Rohan> [6/17 @ 14:42] (2/6)

Let's try to solve this <Inferno> [6/17 @ 15:57] (2/4)

I think that whats maybe getting missed <Daughter of Nienna> [6/17 @ 17:11] (2/2)

thank you for your insight and wisdom <FrodoloveIs> [6/17 @ 20:48] (0/0)
Well, <Inferno> [6/17 @ 17:25] (0/0)

Cool with me. <Hama of Rohan> [6/17 @ 16:55] (0/0)

ageed... but on one <Daughter of Nienna> [6/17 @ 14:59] (0/0)

:) :) :)...... <FrodoloveIs> [6/17 @ 7:23] (0/0)

You have been involved with this for how long? Maybe the RR is not for me. <FrodoloveIs> [6/17 @ 1:42] (2/4)

Another thing <Draupne> [6/17 @ 8:29] (0/0)
Two things <Inferno> [6/17 @ 2:29] (1/2)

Letters #5 and #6 above <FrodoloveIs> [6/17 @ 6:51] (1/1)

If you notice, <Inferno> [6/17 @ 11:50] (0/0)

Sam's talk with Elanor <Goldilocks Took> [6/17 @ 0:57] (1/2)

big smile (except for the burn thing) <FrodoloveIs> [6/17 @ 1:09] (1/1)

hmm--his time will come... <FrodoloveIs> [6/17 @ 1:15] (0/0)

Ok I'm lost as to what specifically <Daughter of Nienna> [6/17 @ 0:44] (0/0)
It was left deliberately ambiguous. <Nimrodel > [6/16 @ 23:56] (2/7)

It may be fiction but it reflects Tolkien's real world view <hatster> [6/19 @ 11:30] (0/0)
you rained. I know... love good endings... <FrodoloveIs> [6/17 @ 0:18] (2/5)

Bring your umbrella next time <Draupne> [6/17 @ 8:26] (1/3)

:) (rumble rumble thunder) (No Text) <FrodoloveIs> [6/17 @ 21:19] (1/2)

or be like a duck <Annael> [6/18 @ 10:55] (1/1)

lol! :) quack (No Text) <FrodoloveIs> [6/18 @ 15:22] (0/0)

Disappointed? <Nimrodel > [6/17 @ 0:51] (0/0)

Lot's of theories... <CAhobbit> [6/16 @ 22:09] (1/2)

Ahh--point 3 was it... <FrodoloveIs> [6/16 @ 23:24] (1/1)

My theory... <CAhobbit> [6/17 @ 0:33] (0/0)

Some questions that need answering in FOTR <Belegaran> [6/16 @ 21:06] (2/4)

Good questions <squire > [6/17 @ 0:32] (0/0)
Some answers <Nimrodel > [6/17 @ 0:03] (1/2)

Ok, I'm good on the last two... <Belegaran> [6/17 @ 0:18] (1/1)

Tolkien doesn't say. <Nimrodel > [6/17 @ 0:49] (0/0)

The Return Journey #6:�� The Final Resting Place (she�s ba-ack!) <notlost> [6/16 @ 20:27] (3/7)

Ashes to ashes, and stone to stone <drogo_drogo> [6/17 @ 10:08] (0/0)
Thorin's tomb <Penthe> [6/16 @ 23:19] (0/0)
The Arkenstone is the Heart of the Mountain. <Kimi> [6/16 @ 20:58] (2/4)

As a matter of fact... <Arquen> [6/17 @ 12:54] (2/2)

Science-ignorant <Penthe> [6/17 @ 20:45] (0/0)
Beautiful! Thank you :-) (No Text) <Kimi> [6/17 @ 16:37] (0/0)

Thanks Kimi <Golfimbul> [6/17 @ 1:37] (0/0)

quick help needed: what exact relation was aragorn to isildur? <h0bbity> [6/16 @ 15:13] (4/8)

It's very simple (the long answer inside :) <PhantomS> [6/16 @ 20:19] (1/1)

Aragron is Isildur's (count the "greats") grandson. (No Text) <Elf_Maven> [6/18 @ 15:18] (0/0)

a good quick reference <hatster> [6/16 @ 17:56] (0/0)
I think it is exactly that simple. <erather> [6/16 @ 15:22] (2/2)

And in "Unfinished Tales"... <N.E. Brigand> [6/16 @ 16:06] (0/0)
appreciated <h0bbity> [6/16 @ 15:47] (0/0)

Don't have time but can point you to answer: <squire > [6/16 @ 15:18] (1/1)

thanks! <h0bbity> [6/16 @ 15:43] (0/0)

Was the name for the character Gollum inspired by the Jewish mythical creature Golem? (No Text) <elf_wannabee> [6/16 @ 14:34] (6/10)

A few things... <Finrod Felagund 5> [6/17 @ 4:52] (1/4)

"Tolkien was almost inclined to view the Dwarves as Jewish" - Huh? <hartk> [6/17 @ 11:01] (1/3)

Here's an article with a quote <tealbee> [6/17 @ 13:28] (1/2)

I didn't know of that article... <Finrod Felagund 5> [6/18 @ 13:48] (1/1)

I'm Jewish, too, and it certainly doesn't bother me! <tealbee> [6/18 @ 17:25] (0/0)

Golem/Gollum <notlost> [6/16 @ 20:40] (0/0)
Don't think so. <PhantomS> [6/16 @ 20:24] (0/0)
No <squire > [6/16 @ 15:54] (0/0)
a golem is brought to"life "by a spell <Galadriel1a> [6/16 @ 15:42] (0/0)
I dont know but..... <Cry of the Nazgul> [6/16 @ 14:41] (0/0)