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A post down below... <Turin00> [3/31 @ 20:57] (3/4)

Of course it happens in the book. <Nimrodel > [4/2 @ 0:15] (0/0)
Why Boromir has to die <IBo> [4/1 @ 12:50] (0/0)
It happens, just out of sequence. <Curious> [3/31 @ 21:03] (1/1)

And Gandalf refers to it later by <hatster> [3/31 @ 22:38] (0/0)

legolas and king thranduil <exhiliration> [3/31 @ 20:37] (2/2)

yes, he is <PhantomS> [4/1 @ 4:42] (0/0)
Yes. Although keep in mind that <Curious> [3/31 @ 20:43] (0/0)

Book 2, Ch. 6 "The King of the Golden Hall" #5 <Morwen> [3/31 @ 20:02] (7/12)

Two comments: <NZ Strider> [4/1 @ 4:53] (0/0)
Halt! Who goes there? <Atlas> [4/1 @ 4:45] (0/0)
Soft words make the Rohirrim more distrustful... <Amneth> [4/1 @ 4:18] (0/0)
haughty words.... <Golfimbul> [4/1 @ 3:34] (0/0)
A thought <JewelTook> [3/31 @ 22:02] (0/0)
Gandalf's tone and manipulation <drogo_drogo> [3/31 @ 20:49] (0/0)
Moreover, who's account of this scene are we reading? <Reverend> [3/31 @ 20:27] (3/5)

Aragorn's. <Atlas> [4/1 @ 5:06] (0/0)
I agree <Lothirienne> [4/1 @ 3:08] (0/0)
Note on a rhetorical question. <Tharangil> [3/31 @ 20:36] (1/2)

"Minno nin maer melloin." (No Text) <Reverend> [3/31 @ 20:57] (1/1)

That too. :) (No Text) <Tharangil> [3/31 @ 21:04] (0/0)

Book 2, Ch. 6 "The King of the Golden Hall" <Morwen> [3/31 @ 19:59] (9/11)

It speaks of lack of hope <Eledhwen> [4/1 @ 4:36] (0/0)
It reminds me of the antiwar song <Lothirienne> [4/1 @ 3:05] (1/1)

yes, it does (No Text) <gullygilly> [4/2 @ 14:34] (0/0)

Fear of being forgotten <Smallbottle> [4/1 @ 0:55] (0/0)
my ideas... <gullygilly> [3/31 @ 22:09] (0/0)
Tolkien, as Curious says, <NZ Strider> [3/31 @ 21:54] (0/0)
A backward-looking culture <JewelTook> [3/31 @ 21:54] (0/0)
It is based on "The Wanderer," an <Curious> [3/31 @ 20:59] (0/0)
melancholy of the Rohirrim <drogo_drogo> [3/31 @ 20:40] (0/0)
Germanic tales tend to be tragic. <Reverend> [3/31 @ 20:31] (1/1)

Well, there's no hint <NZ Strider> [3/31 @ 21:42] (0/0)

Book 2, Ch. 6 "The King of the Golden Hall" #3 <Morwen> [3/31 @ 19:56] (7/24)

Consider the lillies of the field <Atlas> [4/1 @ 4:12] (0/0)
One quick horticultural note: <JewelTook> [3/31 @ 21:48] (2/2)

yes, plants need to rest, too. (No Text) <gullygilly> [3/31 @ 22:15] (0/0)
The only plant that comes to mind <Eowyn of Penns Woods> [3/31 @ 22:14] (0/0)

I'm a backyard botanist... <gullygilly> [3/31 @ 21:34] (1/4)

There are flowers that grow in Ireland <Dame Ioreth > [3/31 @ 22:01] (1/3)

Not Stephanotis <gullygilly> [3/31 @ 22:16] (1/2)

Could be... <Dame Ioreth > [3/31 @ 23:07] (1/1)

Snow drop is <gullygilly> [3/31 @ 23:31] (0/0)

Brief note on Symbelmynë <NZ Strider> [3/31 @ 21:31] (3/10)

Poppies exploit carnage...... <Steph> [4/1 @ 20:51] (1/1)

In that case, poppies would actually provide <NZ Strider> [4/1 @ 21:55] (0/0)

Ironically <Kimi> [4/1 @ 5:18] (1/1)

Yes, I know; but what has stuck <NZ Strider> [4/1 @ 14:43] (0/0)

a question about the poem you quoted <Lothirienne> [4/1 @ 2:59] (4/5)

That was my impression. <Eowyn of Penns Woods> [4/1 @ 17:02] (0/0)
Does this help? (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [4/1 @ 14:14] (0/0)
I never thought about that poem... <Dame Ioreth > [4/1 @ 11:13] (0/0)
I don't that series of books -- sorry. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [4/1 @ 4:57] (1/1)

*gasp* Oh well, thanks for answering <Lothirienne> [4/1 @ 10:55] (0/0)

Five hundred times have the red leaves fallen since Columbus <Reverend> [3/31 @ 20:45] (1/1)

And the Rohirrim didn't write (did they?) (No Text) <Golfimbul> [4/1 @ 3:27] (0/0)

My thoughts... <Mim the Magnificent> [3/31 @ 20:42] (0/0)
answers <drogo_drogo> [3/31 @ 20:18] (0/0)

Does fictional authorship matter? <Curious> [3/31 @ 19:42] (7/11)

Fantastic history <Acathalion> [3/31 @ 23:20] (2/2)

I'll settle for agreeing with this -- <NZ Strider> [4/1 @ 15:01] (0/0)
I like that last point. <Curious> [4/1 @ 8:48] (0/0)

Of course, one has to remember: <Watson> [3/31 @ 22:27] (0/0)
"...for it is also in MY mind." <JewelTook> [3/31 @ 21:29] (0/0)
LotR is the work of many hands. <Reverend> [3/31 @ 21:10] (1/1)

Forget not Aelfwine <Smallbottle> [3/31 @ 23:29] (0/0)

Interesting... <gullygilly> [3/31 @ 20:53] (0/0)
LOTR narrator <drogo_drogo> [3/31 @ 20:03] (0/0)
Wow, I was thinking something similar recently (Mini-Spoiler - LOTR:ALL) <Stephanie> [3/31 @ 19:56] (1/1)

Welcome, Stephanie. Note <Curious> [3/31 @ 20:17] (0/0)

Lembas recipes <Dame Ioreth > [3/31 @ 13:46] (6/17)

Ok, one more thing to think about... <Dame Ioreth > [4/1 @ 9:17] (1/1)

The whole forest was a "farm"! <Curious> [4/1 @ 14:01] (0/0)

Rice cakes? lol (No Text) <WhiteLadyEowyn> [4/1 @ 0:27] (1/1)

Eww, Morgoth invented rice cakes, not Melian! :-) (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [4/1 @ 7:40] (0/0)

cinnamon scones, that's what my mental image of lembas is! (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [3/31 @ 23:27] (0/0)
Tolkien had a thing about honey. <Curious> [3/31 @ 15:09] (1/9)

Honey I can get... <Dame Ioreth > [3/31 @ 17:16] (3/8)

Recipes for hardtack: (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [3/31 @ 17:32] (2/4)

I have the recipe book ... <Dame Ioreth > [3/31 @ 18:08] (1/2)

Reminds me <Curious> [3/31 @ 18:19] (1/1)

That's a great scene... <Dame Ioreth > [4/1 @ 10:12] (0/0)

Mmmm...hardtack so tasty, yet I prefer (No Text - Link Inside) <gullygilly> [3/31 @ 18:06] (0/0)

Elvish waffles? <Curious> [3/31 @ 17:28] (1/1)

I don't think it's like cram though. <Dame Ioreth > [3/31 @ 22:15] (0/0)

Are serving this with the soup? <gullygilly> [3/31 @ 17:19] (0/0)

I'm sure they also have a secret ingredient... <gullygilly> [3/31 @ 15:01] (0/0)
...and no, they aren't Twinkies, Curious! (No Text) <Dame Ioreth > [3/31 @ 13:50] (0/0)

HELP! <IBo> [3/31 @ 13:09] (5/9)

Check out this <Curious> [3/31 @ 15:13] (1/1)

Thanks, I will! (No Text) <IBo> [3/31 @ 16:27] (0/0)

Gold mine <IBo> [3/31 @ 14:16] (0/0)
The only way <Altaira> [3/31 @ 14:01] (2/3)

I used the "ollate-nswers"button, <IBo> [4/1 @ 7:53] (1/1)

"ollate-button"??? Collate replies! (No Text) <IBo> [4/1 @ 8:51] (0/0)

Wow! <Curious> [3/31 @ 16:45] (0/0)

Feedback might help.. <drogo_drogo> [3/31 @ 13:46] (0/0)
Alas, I don't think that anyone <NZ Strider> [3/31 @ 13:29] (0/0)

24-hour reading marathon in West TX <notlost> [3/31 @ 12:50] (1/3)

thx, I used to teach at that school so small world or small Arda! (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [3/31 @ 13:41] (1/2)

Come back! <notlost> [3/31 @ 15:40] (1/1)

thx <drogo_drogo> [3/31 @ 19:49] (0/0)

Book 2, Ch. 6 "The King of the Golden Hall" #2 <Morwen> [3/31 @ 9:56] (13/16)

"A thatched barn" <Kimi> [4/1 @ 4:44] (1/1)

Interesting. <Curious> [4/1 @ 14:56] (0/0)

Best to let an elf give a description... <Amneth> [4/1 @ 4:07] (0/0)
Beowulf reference! I'm <Curious> [3/31 @ 20:27] (1/1)

Believe it or not, <NZ Strider> [4/1 @ 14:38] (0/0)

A quick Google search turned up <Curious> [3/31 @ 17:19] (0/0)
more thoughts <Luinaelin> [3/31 @ 14:40] (1/1)

Interesting note on shields... <gullygilly> [3/31 @ 14:57] (0/0)

Just one or two things to add... <NZ Strider> [3/31 @ 13:46] (0/0)
some answers <drogo_drogo> [3/31 @ 13:34] (0/0)
my ideas... <gullygilly> [3/31 @ 13:29] (0/0)
Some answers <JewelTook> [3/31 @ 12:45] (0/0)
They don't call it 'The Golden Hall' for nothing. <Reverend> [3/31 @ 11:47] (0/0)
minutia in character development <notlost> [3/31 @ 11:26] (0/0)
The Golden Hall <Dame Ioreth > [3/31 @ 11:16] (0/0)
The description's for the readers <Eledhwen> [3/31 @ 11:04] (0/0)

Book 2, Ch. 6 "The King of the Golden Hall" #1 <Morwen> [3/31 @ 9:53] (12/18)

Gandalf's keeps watch over all the lands... <Amneth> [4/1 @ 3:57] (0/0)
Is it blasphemous to suggest <nerdanel50> [3/31 @ 19:16] (2/2)

Very interesting thought! <Curious> [3/31 @ 20:34] (0/0)
That's an interesting take - <Mim the Magnificent> [3/31 @ 19:37] (0/0)

Out on a limb here..... <Elwen> [3/31 @ 16:06] (0/0)
There is a pause <Mim the Magnificent> [3/31 @ 14:00] (0/0)
Not much to add... <NZ Strider> [3/31 @ 13:37] (0/0)
My thoughts <Altaira> [3/31 @ 13:24] (0/0)
Gandalf's new powers <drogo_drogo> [3/31 @ 13:23] (0/0)
my ideas... <gullygilly> [3/31 @ 13:00] (1/1)

Thanks for the great map! (No Text) <JennEric> [3/31 @ 18:01] (0/0)

This passage is something we missed... <Reverend> [3/31 @ 11:40] (0/0)
Sleep Deprivation <notlost> [3/31 @ 11:17] (1/2)

Poor Aragorn's back was probably bothering him.... <Kathira> [3/31 @ 20:36] (1/1)

Well, he is nearing 90 <Acathalion> [3/31 @ 21:52] (0/0)

The lack of living things scared me. <Dame Ioreth > [3/31 @ 11:01] (1/1)

ooops! <notlost> [3/31 @ 11:35] (0/0)

East to Mordor ... <Eledhwen> [3/31 @ 10:57] (0/0)

Book 2, Ch. 6 "The King of the Golden Hall"--Introduction <Morwen> [3/31 @ 9:51] (0/0)

Radagast <eldarheru (lord of the elves)> [3/30 @ 20:00] (4/12)

Radagast <Celebrial> [3/31 @ 4:37] (2/3)

Consider this though... <kbdiggity> [3/31 @ 14:11] (1/1)

Radagast the Brown <PhantomS> [3/31 @ 14:33] (0/0)

Correct me if I'm wrong, but... <Aldebaran> [3/31 @ 13:52] (0/0)

Not evil, but... <Aldebaran> [3/30 @ 22:46] (0/0)
He wasn't evil... <OregonTolkienFan> [3/30 @ 20:45] (0/0)
I think that Tolkien simply... <Reverend> [3/30 @ 20:11] (2/5)

"John laboured in the bishopric of Mecklenburg until 1066 . . ." <Pukel-man> [3/31 @ 12:26] (2/2)

I have wondered.... <Reverend> [3/31 @ 15:10] (0/0)
Poor fellow... (No Text) <NZ Strider> [3/31 @ 14:11] (0/0)

Ooops... <gullygilly> [3/30 @ 20:22] (1/1)

I always assumed <Mim the Magnificent> [3/31 @ 0:17] (0/0)

So Valinor would be where? <Sangoff> [3/30 @ 17:46] (3/7)

Just up the Straight Road towards Venus. <Reverend> [3/30 @ 18:20] (0/0)
OT but here's a link to a download... <gullygilly> [3/30 @ 18:15] (3/3)

Thanks <Rain Queen> [3/31 @ 4:53] (0/0)
Thanks, that's awesome! (No Text) <Sangoff> [3/30 @ 23:46] (0/0)
Wow, thanks! <Sannabella Entwife> [3/30 @ 19:24] (0/0)

Firstly, it never moved... <samwise the fat> [3/30 @ 18:01] (1/1)

the English <kodax> [3/30 @ 22:40] (0/0)

"Cultural" bias <Dame Ioreth > [3/30 @ 15:35] (11/57)

Thank you all for your input! <Dame Ioreth > [3/31 @ 12:10] (0/0)
There is no objectivity. <beren_boy> [3/30 @ 20:00] (0/0)
That's why discussion <hatster> [3/30 @ 19:33] (4/36)

The joys of unpacking <notlost> [3/31 @ 1:58] (0/0)
You've brought up another point I wanted to ask about.... <Dame Ioreth > [3/30 @ 21:12] (7/14)

different perspectives <drogo_drogo> [3/31 @ 8:18] (0/0)
ooops forgot to talk about the movies <hatster> [3/31 @ 7:49] (0/0)
Keeping It Simple <notlost> [3/31 @ 1:50] (0/0)
always remember the Emperor's new clothes <hatster> [3/30 @ 23:07] (0/0)
The more the merrier. <JewelTook> [3/30 @ 22:49] (0/0)
Well..... <beren_boy> [3/30 @ 21:55] (0/0)
I think of myself as one of the ... <gullygilly> [3/30 @ 21:28] (1/7)

Thanks! <Dame Ioreth > [3/30 @ 21:35] (4/6)

Add some ale, and... <notlost> [3/31 @ 12:32] (1/1)

Done! <Dame Ioreth > [3/31 @ 13:08] (0/0)

real time reading groups <hatster> [3/30 @ 22:55] (0/0)
Hmmmm....... soup! ;-) :-D (No Text) <beren_boy> [3/30 @ 21:51] (0/0)
Sounds like a wholesome hobbitty invite to me... (No Text) <gullygilly> [3/30 @ 21:38] (1/1)

LOL! In my dreams... <Dame Ioreth > [3/30 @ 21:42] (0/0)

Psst, hatster, <Curious> [3/30 @ 19:47] (2/18)

psst, curious... <notlost> [3/31 @ 1:39] (1/14)

Oh my. <Curious> [3/31 @ 10:39] (1/13)

What a thought... <notlost> [3/31 @ 10:59] (1/12)

Nice! <Curious> [3/31 @ 11:06] (1/11)

Agreed! <notlost> [3/31 @ 11:32] (2/10)

Ooh I want to see a plant discussion board... <Dame Ioreth > [3/31 @ 12:05] (2/3)

We saw... <notlost> [3/31 @ 12:28] (1/1)

Here's <Curious> [3/31 @ 13:17] (0/0)

Feel <Curious> [3/31 @ 12:17] (0/0)

Did you see this? (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [3/31 @ 11:37] (1/5)

Yes-- <notlost> [3/31 @ 11:55] (1/4)

Here's <Curious> [3/31 @ 11:59] (1/3)

Thanks! <notlost> [3/31 @ 12:26] (1/2)

Note <Curious> [3/31 @ 13:15] (1/1)

you mean... <notlost> [3/31 @ 15:44] (0/0)

OT--pssssssst back <hatster> [3/30 @ 20:53] (1/2)

Snowmane and Asfaloth ARE <Curious> [3/31 @ 10:49] (1/1)

I know... <hatster> [3/31 @ 19:08] (0/0)

Yeah, what she said! (No Text) <gullygilly> [3/30 @ 19:36] (0/0)

myth-making <drogo_drogo> [3/30 @ 18:18] (0/0)
As a journalist... <gullygilly> [3/30 @ 17:40] (0/0)
I have heard many people talk about... <Dame Ioreth > [3/30 @ 17:32] (2/2)

my thought <rangers rule> [3/31 @ 13:50] (0/0)
You can add <Curious> [3/30 @ 19:40] (0/0)

Real archetypes, if they are real ... <Reverend> [3/30 @ 17:17] (1/8)

It is a nice goal, but <Curious> [3/30 @ 19:23] (1/7)

I have no intention ... <Reverend> [3/30 @ 20:15] (1/6)

Honesty is also <Curious> [3/30 @ 20:32] (1/5)

My observation.... <Reverend> [3/30 @ 20:54] (1/4)

There is a difference between... <beren_boy> [3/30 @ 23:28] (1/3)

But <Curious> [3/31 @ 14:51] (1/2)

That being... <beren_boy> [3/31 @ 18:19] (1/1)

Sort of like "Family Feud," eh? <Curious> [4/1 @ 11:32] (0/0)

Worldview coloring one's view of LOTR <OakHuorn> [3/30 @ 17:04] (0/0)
I think a lot depends... <Watson> [3/30 @ 17:02] (0/0)
We are our stories <Merryk> [3/30 @ 16:40] (0/0)
How could we not? <Curious> [3/30 @ 15:54] (0/0)

Another question about "The White Rider." <Curious> [3/30 @ 14:52] (4/10)

He uses the same technique <notlost> [3/30 @ 18:58] (1/1)

Good point. (No Text) <Curious> [3/31 @ 17:43] (0/0)

point of view and book vs. film <drogo_drogo> [3/30 @ 18:56] (0/0)
Miracles and magic are unexplainable <gullygilly> [3/30 @ 17:30] (0/0)
Tolkien doesn't do flashbacks <Watson> [3/30 @ 15:26] (1/5)

Well, one might argue <Curious> [3/30 @ 15:41] (1/4)

Hmmm... those aren't flashbacks; <gullygilly> [3/30 @ 18:10] (1/3)

They do require the reader <Curious> [3/30 @ 19:02] (1/2)

Yeah, but he didn't! ;) (No Text) <gullygilly> [3/30 @ 19:11] (1/1)

That's <Curious> [3/30 @ 19:13] (0/0)

Gandalf Quote? <Sam_Gamgee> [3/30 @ 14:43] (3/4)

the quote is Gandalf's... <gullygilly> [3/30 @ 15:59] (1/1)

Hmmm... <gullygilly> [3/30 @ 16:10] (0/0)

There is something to that effect in RotK, I believe <Watson> [3/30 @ 15:27] (0/0)
Is this from the movies? If so, <Curious> [3/30 @ 15:19] (0/0)

Top 5 heroes of Arda? <Reddevil> [3/30 @ 14:04] (11/24)

This is hard... <Auren> [3/31 @ 11:42] (0/0)
Tough one... <Legolas Elf of Mirkwood> [3/31 @ 10:47] (0/0)
Mine are... <Nahar> [3/31 @ 0:06] (0/0)
Too hard to do... <gullygilly> [3/30 @ 19:23] (0/0)
my list <drogo_drogo> [3/30 @ 19:06] (0/0)
Hmm, hard to pick just five. :| <Sangoff> [3/30 @ 17:38] (1/6)

It was Finrod wasn't it? <Sangoff> [3/30 @ 17:40] (1/5)

No, that was Fingon... <Reverend> [3/30 @ 18:51] (2/4)

I have only read The Silmarillion once. <Sangoff> [3/31 @ 17:26] (0/0)
Fingon...Finrod...Figwit... <gullygilly> [3/30 @ 19:30] (1/2)

It might help... <Reverend> [3/30 @ 20:23] (1/1)

word association has never worked... <gullygilly> [3/30 @ 20:31] (0/0)

there are just too many <Bonomir> [3/30 @ 16:59] (0/0)
Mine is... <Reddevil> [3/30 @ 16:07] (0/0)
How about Tulkas and Eonwe? <Curious> [3/30 @ 15:31] (2/3)

Oh ya! <Sangoff> [3/30 @ 17:43] (1/1)

Thorondor just knocked Merry off my list. <Curious> [3/30 @ 19:12] (0/0)

Well... <Reddevil> [3/30 @ 15:50] (0/0)

Well my opinion <Drunkentoad> [3/30 @ 14:36] (0/0)
The Reverend had a list that we all voted on <NZ Strider> [3/30 @ 14:33] (1/4)

Wasn't that a warrior list? <Reddevil> [3/30 @ 14:52] (1/3)

Worse, it was a HUMAN ... <Reverend> [3/30 @ 17:29] (1/2)

Gil-galad? <Curious> [3/31 @ 11:47] (1/1)

Fingolfin!!! <lordofmoria> [3/31 @ 12:20] (0/0)

The White Rider Chapter Discussion: The Week in Review <Watson> [3/30 @ 10:45] (19/19)

Thanks for the great discussions <Kimi> [3/31 @ 17:30] (0/0)
Great questions, Watson. <JewelTook> [3/30 @ 22:55] (0/0)
Great job, Watson! <Altaira> [3/30 @ 22:18] (0/0)
Thanks, Watson! <Eledhwen> [3/30 @ 19:33] (0/0)
Thanks! Great discussion! (No Text) <beren_boy> [3/30 @ 19:30] (0/0)
Thanks from a "lurker" <Sannabella Entwife> [3/30 @ 19:21] (0/0)
Great discussion! (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [3/30 @ 19:09] (0/0)
Nicely done. <Merryk> [3/30 @ 16:35] (0/0)
Great job Watson, and <IBo> [3/30 @ 15:49] (0/0)
Thank you Watson. <Dame Ioreth > [3/30 @ 15:38] (0/0)
Thanks, Watson <Acathalion> [3/30 @ 14:51] (0/0)
Thank you, Watson! Great discussion. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [3/30 @ 14:34] (0/0)
Thank You kindly. (No Text) <Reverend> [3/30 @ 14:10] (0/0)
Very well done indeed. Thank you! (No Text) <Curious> [3/30 @ 14:04] (0/0)
Thanks, Watson <Ossë> [3/30 @ 12:56] (0/0)
Thanks Watson! <Morwen> [3/30 @ 12:28] (0/0)
Thank you... <gullygilly> [3/30 @ 12:06] (0/0)
Thanks you for the wonderful questions. (No Text) <Golfimbul> [3/30 @ 11:45] (0/0)
Thanks, Watson <notlost> [3/30 @ 11:43] (0/0)

Saruman had raven hair? <Jabesq> [3/30 @ 5:19] (6/7)

Thanks everyone, great answers! <Jabesq> [3/30 @ 18:10] (0/0)
Great footer> I love the "Far Side"! (No Text) <Farawyn> [3/30 @ 12:08] (0/0)
Saruman's hairdo <PhantomS> [3/30 @ 10:49] (0/0)
You can be... <Watson> [3/30 @ 10:45] (0/0)
The Istari... <Ossë> [3/30 @ 6:49] (1/1)

true... <precious2004> [3/30 @ 8:35] (0/0)

I'm not sure so sure about how old they are... <precious2004> [3/30 @ 5:44] (0/0)

i'm very confused! isnt the ring supposed to make you invisible?? <niphredil_ithilmir> [3/30 @ 4:20] (4/7)

Are we to understand you've found one? (No Text) <Reverend> [3/30 @ 17:31] (0/0)
Please reset your margins <Ufthak> [3/30 @ 8:50] (0/0)
Have you... <Ossë> [3/30 @ 6:28] (1/3)

The Dwarven rings <PhantomS> [3/30 @ 10:59] (1/2)

I read... <Ossë> [3/30 @ 12:54] (1/1)

Dwarves are strange <PhantomS> [3/31 @ 14:43] (0/0)

er, yes and what about it (No Text) <precious2004> [3/30 @ 4:30] (0/0)

[repost from Main] A couple of book and Eowyn musings... <DownfallenWest> [3/29 @ 23:50] (1/5)

My thoughts. <Curious> [3/30 @ 8:34] (1/4)

Eowyn <Farawyn> [3/30 @ 12:04] (2/3)

As for why he didn't fall for her, <Curious> [3/30 @ 15:59] (1/1)

Destiny had a hand in it too <Dame Ioreth > [3/30 @ 17:53] (0/0)

OOps, I meant uncles' wishes. (No Text) <Farawyn> [3/30 @ 12:10] (0/0)

Character Analysis - Feanor <Drunkentoad> [3/29 @ 20:37] (6/17)

You people rock! <Drunkentoad> [3/30 @ 13:07] (1/2)

if there were a year to spend, we would not tell you all <Linguilindale> [3/30 @ 13:51] (1/1)

No im good <Drunkentoad> [3/30 @ 14:23] (0/0)

Feanor as a tragic hero <drogo_drogo> [3/30 @ 9:05] (0/0)
In addition to all said below <Galathien> [3/29 @ 22:31] (0/0)
I'll take a stab at it. <Curious> [3/29 @ 21:52] (3/7)

waste of a good apple <Linguilindale> [3/30 @ 9:24] (0/0)
But if... <Reddevil> [3/30 @ 7:03] (1/1)

As Mandos said, just because evil may be <Curious> [3/30 @ 7:40] (0/0)

least virtuous, greatest suffering <Arador> [3/30 @ 0:51] (2/3)

I dunno about greatest suffering <Ufthak> [3/30 @ 8:46] (1/1)

Of Beren and Luthien <Linguilindale> [3/30 @ 8:57] (0/0)

He was not <Curious> [3/30 @ 7:36] (0/0)

Could you be more specific <Altaira> [3/29 @ 21:43] (0/0)
Settle down and grow some Hobbit-sense... <Linguilindale> [3/29 @ 21:27] (1/2)

Oh joy... <Drunkentoad> [3/29 @ 21:32] (1/1)

worships his craftsmanship <zoink> [3/30 @ 0:29] (0/0)

confused about "sailing to the west" <precious2004> [3/29 @ 10:11] (7/18)

To add to the excellent answers below. <PhantomS> [3/30 @ 11:24] (0/0)
Revered explained it well, but I will add.... <Nimrodel > [3/30 @ 0:20] (0/0)
One answer... <Sangoff> [3/29 @ 23:53] (1/1)

i see, thanks a lot! (No Text) <precious2004> [3/30 @ 2:18] (0/0)

Ok my first UUT <Goldilocks Took> [3/29 @ 23:42] (2/3)

Oh geezz... <Dame Ioreth > [3/30 @ 21:50] (1/1)

Awww don't worry <Goldilocks Took> [3/31 @ 0:12] (0/0)

hmm.. <precious2004> [3/30 @ 2:17] (0/0)

Rosie <Bonomir> [3/29 @ 17:19] (2/2)

It's in the appendix/epilogue of the Return of the King (No Text) <precious2004> [3/30 @ 2:13] (0/0)
The Appendices will do it. <Ufthak> [3/29 @ 18:24] (0/0)

Can't remember the exact details <Ufthak> [3/29 @ 10:42] (1/1)

thanks! (No Text) <precious2004> [3/29 @ 10:55] (0/0)

Easy; Tolkien was a big softie. <Reverend> [3/29 @ 10:39] (2/4)

Right - while I had always been forgetting <Galathien> [3/29 @ 14:52] (2/2)

Celeborn was originally Nandor, and <Curious> [3/30 @ 8:19] (0/0)
You're also forgetting <Ufthak> [3/29 @ 18:28] (0/0)

Was he this way with his students as well? :) (No Text) <Golfimbul> [3/29 @ 12:25] (0/0)

Redemption <kodax> [3/29 @ 5:02] (8/37)

My thoughts... <Sangoff> [3/29 @ 23:41] (0/0)
Allegory this is not <Entropy> [3/29 @ 19:52] (2/3)

Right... <Reverend> [3/29 @ 21:51] (0/0)
But... <iamleia2> [3/29 @ 20:09] (1/1)

theory <Aidyl> [3/30 @ 15:21] (0/0)

Just want to say your post and the answers are very interesting! (No Text) <IBo> [3/29 @ 18:59] (0/0)
I think that on closer inspection more examples of redemption appear: <NZ Strider> [3/29 @ 16:51] (3/7)

Not in the beginning, maybe, but at some point <Curious> [3/29 @ 21:34] (1/2)

Fëanor's not a lost cause, you know: <NZ Strider> [3/29 @ 22:20] (1/1)

First, <Curious> [3/29 @ 22:30] (0/0)

I'm still not convinced about Lobelia <Ufthak> [3/29 @ 18:38] (0/0)
Even Maiar <Bonomir> [3/29 @ 17:44] (1/2)

Hmm - Osse was wild, yes <Ufthak> [3/29 @ 18:42] (1/1)

Yes... <Ossë> [3/30 @ 7:01] (0/0)

Two who were redeemed <Golfimbul> [3/29 @ 12:21] (3/5)

I would cite Boromir too. <Galathien> [3/29 @ 19:24] (1/1)

and who's fault was that? <bigidiot> [3/30 @ 22:49] (0/0)

They weren't evil. At all, really. <Ufthak> [3/29 @ 18:34] (0/0)
Can you honestly <Metal Gold Knight> [3/29 @ 14:35] (1/1)

o.k. I'm a Lobelia fan. :) (No Text) <Golfimbul> [3/30 @ 1:51] (0/0)

As Reverend says, <Curious> [3/29 @ 10:59] (1/3)

I might be way out in left field with this... <iamleia2> [3/29 @ 13:49] (2/2)

I half agree. That is, <Curious> [3/29 @ 21:30] (0/0)
The analogy <Mim the Magnificent> [3/29 @ 16:28] (0/0)

darness has fallen <Faerie23> [3/29 @ 10:58] (1/4)

oops, i wasn't finished <Faerie23> [3/29 @ 11:03] (1/3)

Orcs are an interesting subject... <iamleia2> [3/29 @ 14:00] (1/2)

The Elves weren't evil originally <Ufthak> [3/29 @ 18:50] (1/1)

Yet it does seem clear from LOTR that the orcs are beyond redemption - they are evil full stop. (No Text) <Bilbo's Heir> [3/29 @ 21:12] (0/0)

I think that this emphasizes the power ... <Reverend> [3/29 @ 7:36] (3/7)

evil today is more dilute <bigidiot> [3/30 @ 23:06] (0/0)
absent redeemer <drogo_drogo> [3/29 @ 12:48] (0/0)
Exception! <Reverend> [3/29 @ 10:50] (1/4)

Easterlings were among those who inheirited Numenor? <Ufthak> [3/29 @ 10:54] (1/3)

I'm afraid it is likely <Curious> [3/29 @ 11:53] (1/2)

Your first answer was fine Curious. <Ufthak> [3/29 @ 18:22] (1/1)

Well, <Curious> [3/29 @ 21:56] (0/0)

Sacrifices <Cyberia> [3/29 @ 1:26] (3/8)

Yavanna could have rekindled the trees <Ufthak> [3/29 @ 11:02] (1/1)

But what about Frodo's vision in the Mirror <Galathien> [3/29 @ 19:53] (0/0)

Insight into the human heart, <Merryk> [3/29 @ 2:06] (1/1)

I think <piccolo> [3/29 @ 10:57] (0/0)

um, <WraithofESM> [3/29 @ 1:45] (2/3)

It won't work, because <PhantomS> [3/30 @ 11:35] (0/0)
They Couldn't <Cyberia> [3/29 @ 1:50] (1/1)

*scratches head* <WraithofESM> [3/29 @ 2:10] (0/0)

How tempting is the Ring, really? And <Curious> [3/28 @ 21:19] (13/36)

The Ring as an astronomical object. <Atlas> [3/31 @ 5:14] (1/1)

I wouldn't go that far. <Curious> [3/31 @ 11:55] (0/0)

one word: <bigidiot> [3/31 @ 0:06] (0/0)
Only one tiny thing to add <JewelTook> [3/30 @ 0:02] (3/5)

Excellent UT... <gullygilly> [3/30 @ 11:58] (0/0)
There is one example of two narrators <Curious> [3/30 @ 8:40] (1/2)

Well, well! <JewelTook> [3/30 @ 10:01] (1/1)

Worth considering, but, as I said, <Curious> [3/30 @ 12:45] (0/0)

Interesting thought, but hard to test, <Curious> [3/30 @ 8:03] (0/0)

I think the Ring needs pride to work with... <Reverend> [3/29 @ 21:47] (1/1)

But Sauron apparently has no idea <Curious> [3/29 @ 21:58] (0/0)

Your post has given me so much to think about. Thanks! (No Text) <IBo> [3/29 @ 18:55] (0/0)
First off let me thank you for the wonderful post <Sangoff> [3/29 @ 17:02] (2/4)

I only disagree with your statement that: <Curious> [3/29 @ 21:09] (1/1)

Very true... <Sangoff> [3/29 @ 23:24] (0/0)

Do you think , then that Faramir <Trixie Hobbit> [3/29 @ 17:26] (1/1)

No, and no. <Sangoff> [3/29 @ 23:21] (0/0)

Grima is way too one-dim, imho <Temujin> [3/29 @ 10:16] (0/0)
I think that... <Ossë> [3/29 @ 6:31] (2/2)

The Ring IS tempting to the ignorant, <Curious> [3/29 @ 11:30] (0/0)
power/craftsmanship <drogo_drogo> [3/29 @ 10:27] (0/0)

I agree <Merryk> [3/29 @ 1:13] (0/0)
The Power of the Ring <Mim the Magnificent> [3/29 @ 0:29] (1/2)

First, welcome to the Reading Room. <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [3/29 @ 6:07] (1/1)

Thanks for the welcome <Mim the Magnificent> [3/29 @ 9:32] (0/0)

Tolkien's view vs Jackson's (yes..this looks like an Arena post) <Farawyn> [3/28 @ 22:47] (1/2)

I did not mean to slight Jackson. <Curious> [3/29 @ 11:33] (1/1)

I think because of what you stated... <Farawyn> [3/30 @ 11:52] (0/0)

Great questions <gullygilly> [3/28 @ 22:40] (1/4)

According to Gandalf, Sauron assumed <Curious> [3/29 @ 11:18] (1/3)

True... <gullygilly> [3/29 @ 12:25] (1/2)

But Sauron was right! <Merryk> [3/29 @ 15:02] (1/1)

In a way, yes... <gullygilly> [3/29 @ 16:21] (0/0)

Temptation <hatster> [3/28 @ 21:56] (1/2)

The tension around Faramir, for me, <Curious> [3/29 @ 0:06] (1/1)

agree with you on those points. (No Text) <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [3/29 @ 5:46] (0/0)

In dreams <hatster> [3/28 @ 20:53] (7/12)

mystery <drogo_drogo> [3/29 @ 13:59] (0/0)
I think that... <Ossë> [3/29 @ 4:16] (3/5)

Did Gandalf lie or deceive <Curious> [3/29 @ 12:01] (1/1)

Actually... <Ossë> [3/29 @ 15:21] (0/0)

Perhaps Gandalf had a hand in Frodo's visions on Amon Hen, but <hatster> [3/29 @ 9:31] (0/0)
Boromir or Faramir ? <Green Rider> [3/29 @ 7:31] (1/1)

I would... <Ossë> [3/29 @ 8:16] (0/0)

It was the Ring <Thorongil2931> [3/29 @ 0:56] (0/0)
I judge that <Curious> [3/29 @ 0:10] (0/0)
My personal opinion <NZ Strider> [3/28 @ 22:03] (0/0)
Clueless newbie here... <Dame Ioreth > [3/28 @ 21:44] (0/0)
My personal opinion is... <gullygilly> [3/28 @ 21:41] (0/0)

How many rings did you say? <irpacynot> [3/28 @ 19:43] (2/5)

In "The Shadow of the Past" <NZ Strider> [3/28 @ 21:58] (1/1)

Aha!, thanks (No Text) <irpacynot> [3/30 @ 2:16] (0/0)

Well... <Ossë> [3/28 @ 20:21] (1/2)

fantastic footer Osse! (No Text) <Glaurung the Magnificent> [3/28 @ 21:20] (1/1)

Thank you very much :-) <Ossë> [3/29 @ 6:47] (0/0)

Could Sam have done better than Frodo? <samwise the fat> [3/28 @ 15:04] (9/27)

No. <Sangoff> [3/29 @ 17:10] (0/0)
Sam's supportive role <drogo_drogo> [3/29 @ 14:46] (0/0)
Sam was not a leader <Leto> [3/28 @ 23:22] (0/0)
a newbie throwing in $0.02 <blanche_niphredil> [3/28 @ 18:07] (2/5)

Welcome and love <gullygilly> [3/28 @ 19:58] (0/0)
Welcome! <Curious> [3/28 @ 18:58] (1/3)

Thank you for the welcome! <blanche_niphredil> [3/28 @ 19:10] (2/2)

Thanks ;) (No Text) <Julie of the pointed ears> [3/28 @ 23:10] (0/0)
Yes, <Curious> [3/28 @ 19:34] (0/0)

I don't think he would have... <gullygilly> [3/28 @ 16:24] (1/3)

but what if... <Golfimbul> [3/28 @ 16:44] (1/2)

Sam's motivation... <gullygilly> [3/28 @ 17:20] (1/1)

oh..ok.. <Golfimbul> [3/28 @ 18:24] (0/0)

No <Reddevil> [3/28 @ 15:42] (1/6)

ah.... <Golfimbul> [3/28 @ 16:39] (1/5)

Didn't <Reddevil> [3/28 @ 16:48] (1/4)

Then did the Valar.... <Golfimbul> [3/28 @ 16:51] (2/3)

The point of sending the Istar <Reddevil> [3/28 @ 17:31] (1/1)

I agree... <Ossë> [3/28 @ 18:46] (0/0)

They didn't make a mistake... <gullygilly> [3/28 @ 17:25] (0/0)

Interesting thought... <oloin> [3/28 @ 15:30] (1/1)

"..as we say in Middle-earth." (No Text) <Golfimbul> [3/28 @ 15:32] (0/0)

I do too.... <Golfimbul> [3/28 @ 15:20] (0/0)
Not according to Tolkien: (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [3/28 @ 15:18] (1/3)

Great letter but... <Golfimbul> [3/28 @ 15:30] (1/2)

On the one hand, <Curious> [3/28 @ 17:04] (1/1)

interesting comparison...thanks (No Text) <hatster> [3/28 @ 19:05] (0/0)

The White Rider Discussion #22: And the floor goes to... <Watson> [3/28 @ 11:10] (2/16)

I want to know... <Reverend> [3/28 @ 15:45] (5/14)

Another guess <Acathalion> [3/30 @ 13:53] (0/0)
my thoughts (if they even amount to that) <hatster> [3/28 @ 21:14] (1/1)

Not utterly unsupported <Watson> [3/29 @ 17:18] (0/0)

In case anyone missed the literary device, <Curious> [3/28 @ 17:11] (2/7)

foils <drogo_drogo> [3/29 @ 9:23] (0/0)
Don't you mean... <gullygilly> [3/28 @ 17:53] (2/5)

I suppose that <Curious> [3/28 @ 19:42] (1/3)

Defining foil <gullygilly> [3/28 @ 20:11] (1/2)

But <Curious> [3/28 @ 21:24] (1/1)

Hmmm... <gullygilly> [3/28 @ 21:34] (0/0)

I suppose, although <Curious> [3/28 @ 18:06] (0/0)

I am reminded here... <gullygilly> [3/28 @ 17:02] (1/1)

Groovy! :) (No Text) <Golfimbul> [3/28 @ 17:50] (0/0)

"In a sense" <Golfimbul> [3/28 @ 16:48] (0/0)

Evidence that Gandalf really does wield <Curious> [3/28 @ 13:10] (0/0)

About the Ring... <Galadriel-88> [3/28 @ 11:09] (1/7)

Tell them to read... <Watson> [3/28 @ 11:13] (3/6)

Aragorn's Temptation <Ostadan> [3/29 @ 22:46] (0/0)
stronger than Morgul spells <Linguilindale> [3/28 @ 12:58] (3/3)

havent we learned.... <hollythehobbit> [3/28 @ 18:55] (0/0)
And PJ's reponse: <Nimrodel > [3/28 @ 15:22] (0/0)
Rejections <PhantomS> [3/28 @ 13:38] (0/0)

Thanks!! <Galadriel-88> [3/28 @ 11:36] (0/0)

The White Rider Discussion #21: Lights, camera.... <Watson> [3/28 @ 11:06] (7/8)

Whoever said talking heads don't work? <beren_boy> [3/30 @ 19:26] (0/0)
ideas <drogo_drogo> [3/29 @ 9:15] (0/0)
You win some, you lose some.... <Elwen> [3/28 @ 14:41] (1/1)

Considering the emotion <Merryk> [3/29 @ 1:51] (0/0)

What I liked... <gullygilly> [3/28 @ 14:38] (0/0)
Many versions of LotR could <Curious> [3/28 @ 12:19] (0/0)
Hmm <Eledhwen> [3/28 @ 12:17] (0/0)
I saw the movie before I read the book... <Dame Ioreth > [3/28 @ 11:55] (0/0)

The White Rider Discussion #20: Heigh-ho, Silver! <Watson> [3/28 @ 11:04] (5/39)

mithril coat? <drogo_drogo> [3/29 @ 9:04] (0/0)
Shadowfax as I imagine him: <Curious> [3/28 @ 14:47] (2/3)

Oh, but Curious... <notlost> [3/30 @ 12:48] (0/0)
With a halter? For shame! (No Text) <Reverend> [3/28 @ 15:41] (1/1)

Ha! Minus that, <Curious> [3/28 @ 17:00] (0/0)

I reposting this because ... <Dame Ioreth > [3/28 @ 13:16] (0/0)
I think it's grey in equestrian terms <Eledhwen> [3/28 @ 12:12] (4/23)

I disagree <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [3/29 @ 6:46] (1/10)

because horses born white are called white <hatster> [3/29 @ 8:36] (2/9)

that is all very interesting, but... <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [3/30 @ 1:12] (0/0)
finally! a page showing all *stages* of greying (No Text - Link Inside) <hatster> [3/29 @ 9:12] (1/7)

So is this silver-grey Shadowfax?!? (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [3/29 @ 10:27] (1/6)

yes and no <hatster> [3/29 @ 15:34] (1/5)

None of your citations say <Curious> [3/29 @ 21:18] (1/4)

ehrm....read again <hatster> [3/29 @ 23:55] (3/3)

OED on "grey" <Atlas> [3/31 @ 5:38] (0/0)
How about <Curious> [3/30 @ 8:00] (0/0)
and the one with the cruddy music <hatster> [3/30 @ 0:04] (0/0)

agree too and <hatster> [3/28 @ 19:23] (1/1)

Nice links, thanks! <Altaira> [3/28 @ 21:44] (0/0)

I agree <Altaira> [3/28 @ 12:58] (0/0)
How's this? (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [3/28 @ 12:24] (1/8)

Gah! <Eledhwen> [3/28 @ 12:32] (4/7)

The best picture yet! (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [3/28 @ 14:16] (0/0)
Or this? (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [3/28 @ 14:03] (1/1)

This one is <Curious> [3/28 @ 14:08] (0/0)

Is this better? (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [3/28 @ 14:01] (1/1)

YES...except more noble of course :) (No Text) <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [3/29 @ 6:40] (0/0)

If you insist. <Curious> [3/28 @ 12:38] (1/1)

All horses are grey at night <Merryk> [3/29 @ 1:37] (0/0)

My thoughts. <Curious> [3/28 @ 12:09] (1/8)

Shadowfax... <Watson> [3/28 @ 12:21] (2/7)

And from Tolkien himself <Curious> [3/28 @ 12:48] (3/4)

This is not... <Watson> [3/28 @ 13:01] (1/1)

Please let me know <Curious> [3/28 @ 13:13] (0/0)

And he <Curious> [3/28 @ 12:51] (0/0)
Here's that link: (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [3/28 @ 12:49] (0/0)

From the Encyclopedia of Arda: <Curious> [3/28 @ 12:28] (1/1)

Not to impunge the EoA... <Watson> [3/28 @ 12:59] (0/0)

The White Rider Discussion #19: Messages from Lothlorien <Watson> [3/28 @ 10:49] (8/15)

Quick thought about the cloak <Morwen> [3/30 @ 11:06] (0/0)
some answers <drogo_drogo> [3/29 @ 8:51] (0/0)
"Dark are her words..." <Merryk> [3/29 @ 1:28] (0/0)
Not all may come to pass <Eledhwen> [3/28 @ 12:09] (0/0)
My thoughts. <Curious> [3/28 @ 11:57] (1/6)

I believe... <Watson> [3/28 @ 12:14] (1/5)

All I see is this: <Curious> [3/28 @ 12:36] (1/4)

I practically know... <Watson> [3/28 @ 13:08] (1/3)

Oh, I agree. I'm <Curious> [3/28 @ 13:16] (1/2)

Aye, there's the rub <Watson> [3/28 @ 13:36] (1/1)

Wouldn't his pack <Curious> [3/28 @ 13:42] (0/0)

Let's see... <Dame Ioreth > [3/28 @ 11:42] (0/0)
Some ideas <JewelTook> [3/28 @ 11:37] (0/0)
Gandalf's poetry.... <Golfimbul> [3/28 @ 11:11] (1/1)

True... <Watson> [3/28 @ 11:15] (0/0)

Boromir's gift <Haldir's Honey> [3/28 @ 1:06] (3/6)

Gifts between nations <Matthew/Ugluk> [3/28 @ 8:50] (0/0)
Two things. <Curious> [3/28 @ 1:52] (1/1)

Addition to point #2 <Cressida> [3/28 @ 12:36] (0/0)

things were given where they would be wanted and welcome <Linguilindale> [3/28 @ 1:47] (1/2)

The Gem <Villordsutch> [3/28 @ 4:53] (1/1)

Second Elessar story <Auren> [3/28 @ 12:16] (0/0)

morwen <hollythehobbit> [3/28 @ 0:15] (3/8)

The Morwens <PhantomS> [3/28 @ 13:50] (0/0)
in dangerous days men hide their cheif treasure <Linguilindale> [3/28 @ 1:29] (1/2)

your description of Morwen wife of Hurin... <Glaurung the Magnificent> [3/28 @ 12:01] (1/1)

a rough echo of it <Linguilindale> [3/28 @ 12:29] (0/0)

The Morwen of the movie <Kimi> [3/28 @ 0:22] (2/3)

Who was probably... <Nahar> [3/28 @ 13:10] (0/0)
oh ok <hollythehobbit> [3/28 @ 0:25] (1/1)

Correct. (No Text) <Kimi> [3/28 @ 0:38] (0/0)

What's special about March 9? <Reverend> [3/27 @ 19:30] (4/10)

Are you going to keep us holding our breath? **getting blueish*** (No Text) <TolkienFan> [3/29 @ 3:20] (1/2)

Sorry. I really was asking you. (No Text) <Reverend> [3/29 @ 10:57] (1/1)

Asking ME? **plops over in a dead faint*** (No Text) <TolkienFan> [3/29 @ 21:37] (0/0)

Well, it is... <gullygilly> [3/28 @ 9:07] (1/4)

or <hatster> [3/28 @ 19:27] (1/3)

Yes, actually I was alluding to <gullygilly> [3/28 @ 20:21] (1/2)

noooooooo just when I'm not blonde I'm grey! <hatster> [3/28 @ 20:36] (1/1)

Hey I'm not picking on you... <gullygilly> [3/28 @ 20:42] (0/0)

Well, it's obvious. . . <TolkienFan> [3/28 @ 7:07] (0/0)
It's my birthday............ <Steph> [3/27 @ 19:33] (0/0)

[smeagol/gollum] <bigidiot> [3/27 @ 15:15] (2/6)

maybe... <Golfimbul> [3/27 @ 15:21] (0/0)
Read this: (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [3/27 @ 15:18] (1/4)

Note that the part about Gollum <Curious> [3/27 @ 15:22] (1/3)

Indeed (Story Spoiler) <Brockomir> [3/28 @ 1:31] (2/2)

I always wondered about the message... <Aldebaran> [3/28 @ 4:39] (0/0)
Gollum <kodax> [3/28 @ 4:10] (0/0)

Was Theoden killed by his horse? <samwise the fat> [3/27 @ 12:53] (3/3)

Theoden's death was very valiant. <Nimrodel > [3/30 @ 0:28] (0/0)
Theoden's death..was not of your making :) <PhantomS> [3/28 @ 13:56] (0/0)
i can definatly believe <windfola grey> [3/27 @ 19:27] (0/0)

The White Rider Discussion #18: I’m not dead yet <Watson> [3/27 @ 10:57] (7/12)

Thought on #1 <Morwen> [3/28 @ 1:03] (0/0)
On the trance <Acathalion> [3/27 @ 23:47] (0/0)
My thoughts. <Curious> [3/27 @ 13:58] (0/0)
Wa he with Eru? <Dame Ioreth > [3/27 @ 13:46] (1/1)

It would seem... <Watson> [3/27 @ 14:18] (0/0)

GANDALF JUST ROCKS (No Text) <samwise the fat> [3/27 @ 13:34] (0/0)
Wasn't it Zirak-Zigil? <Eledhwen> [3/27 @ 11:58] (1/2)

That was where he died <Calenia> [3/27 @ 13:09] (1/1)

Ah yes <Eledhwen> [3/27 @ 14:34] (0/0)

i feel bad giving such short answers... <Reverend> [3/27 @ 11:29] (1/2)

I wondered... <Watson> [3/27 @ 11:40] (1/1)

I never thought about naked Gandalf... <Golfimbul> [3/28 @ 3:58] (0/0)

The White Rider Discussion #17: The reports of my death... <Watson> [3/27 @ 10:49] (7/8)

Gandalf and St. Valentine <Golfimbul> [3/28 @ 3:51] (0/0)
He returned when they needed him most. <Morwen> [3/28 @ 0:37] (1/1)

That's actually a nice thought <Watson> [3/28 @ 1:30] (0/0)

Lots of reasons <JewelTook> [3/27 @ 22:43] (0/0)
It took time for Galadriel to <Curious> [3/27 @ 13:46] (0/0)
He had to go through rehab <Dame Ioreth > [3/27 @ 13:39] (0/0)
Purification... <iamleia2> [3/27 @ 12:12] (0/0)
To give the Fellowship an adequate lead, Silly. (No Text) <Reverend> [3/27 @ 11:30] (0/0)

The White Rider Discussion #16: On Eagle’s Wings <Watson> [3/27 @ 10:48] (4/16)

Just a thought. <Morwen> [3/28 @ 0:24] (0/0)
I'm so confused... <Dame Ioreth > [3/27 @ 13:49] (3/9)

I saw a really neat graphic once that had timelines (literally lines ) with different colors for the different characters <Dame Ioreth > [3/27 @ 15:10] (1/2)

Found it! <Dame Ioreth > [3/27 @ 16:51] (1/1)

Cool. <Reverend> [3/27 @ 19:31] (0/0)

Online Tale of Years... <Ossë> [3/27 @ 14:45] (0/0)
It's in the appendices <Watson> [3/27 @ 14:19] (1/4)

Can I be really dense and ask someone to put Gandalf's movements in order for me. <Dame Ioreth > [3/27 @ 21:31] (1/3)

Well... <Watson> [3/27 @ 21:49] (1/2)

Ok, I got it... <Dame Ioreth > [3/28 @ 10:10] (1/1)

Not your fault <Watson> [3/28 @ 10:32] (0/0)

My thoughts. <Curious> [3/27 @ 13:39] (0/0)
One needs to keep the Big Picture in view... <Reverend> [3/27 @ 11:41] (1/3)

I think Reverend's said <Eledhwen> [3/27 @ 11:51] (2/2)

I agree with both of you... <Ossë> [3/27 @ 12:53] (0/0)
Yeah! Dem Rings, right. (No Text) <Reverend> [3/27 @ 12:00] (0/0)

The White Rider Discussion #15: Middle-earth Wrestling Federation <Watson> [3/27 @ 10:45] (6/8)

A descent into the Netherworld <NZ Strider> [3/28 @ 14:53] (0/0)
in the same vein <shadow baggins> [3/27 @ 13:38] (0/0)
Do we see... <JennEric> [3/27 @ 13:26] (0/0)
Sorry, I don't know. <Curious> [3/27 @ 13:18] (0/0)
Beowulf, certainly <Eledhwen> [3/27 @ 11:49] (1/2)

'Twas Mom. <Reverend> [3/27 @ 12:04] (1/1)

I thought so <Eledhwen> [3/27 @ 12:18] (0/0)

This most reminds me... <Reverend> [3/27 @ 11:47] (0/0)

The White Rider Discussion #14: “Name him not!” <Watson> [3/27 @ 10:42] (8/11)

I'd rather not know everything. <Morwen> [3/27 @ 23:58] (0/0)
Thoughts <Acathalion> [3/27 @ 22:53] (0/0)
Gandalf and PTSD <Dame Ioreth > [3/27 @ 13:14] (0/0)
My thoughts. <Curious> [3/27 @ 12:30] (0/0)
I'm guessing the battle was downright demiurgic... <Reverend> [3/27 @ 11:59] (0/0)
Right <Eledhwen> [3/27 @ 11:46] (0/0)
My opinions... <Ossë> [3/27 @ 11:31] (1/3)

Yep <Watson> [3/27 @ 11:52] (1/2)

Not sure I understand... <Ossë> [3/27 @ 12:22] (1/1)

Either that... <Watson> [3/27 @ 13:45] (0/0)

*jumps into the abyss, plunger in hand* <PhantomS> [3/27 @ 11:20] (0/0)

I do not know the way <Green Rider> [3/27 @ 6:31] (2/5)

Welcome! You might find this useful: (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [3/27 @ 12:08] (2/2)

Thanks again ! (No Text) <Green Rider> [3/27 @ 15:52] (0/0)
Yes it was, thank you! (No Text) <IBo> [3/27 @ 14:23] (0/0)

Greetings and welcome! <Kimi> [3/27 @ 6:41] (1/1)

Thank you ! (No Text) <Green Rider> [3/27 @ 6:54] (0/0)

Was Tolkien right? Are some languages inherently repulsive, while others inherently attractive? <Dryhten> [3/27 @ 4:28] (6/6)

Taste <Laitaine> [3/27 @ 17:29] (0/0)
I think it has a lot to do with personal experience. <Aunt Dora Baggins> [3/27 @ 12:17] (0/0)
It's not the language, it's the people. <Curious> [3/27 @ 12:05] (0/0)
Much has to do with what your ear is used to. <Nimrodel > [3/27 @ 11:59] (0/0)
Ever worked with a Russian? <Temujin> [3/27 @ 10:27] (0/0)
Universal truths?! <IBo> [3/27 @ 6:12] (0/0)

Which book next? <Villordsutch> [3/27 @ 4:26] (3/10)

Oh, gosh, I love... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [3/27 @ 12:08] (1/1)

Aunt D, I love your tag line.... <Dame Ioreth > [3/27 @ 13:51] (0/0)

"Tolkien: A Biography" by Humphrey Carpenter (No Text) <Nimrodel > [3/27 @ 12:01] (0/0)
you could read "The Hobbit" <Dryhten> [3/27 @ 4:35] (2/6)

Is this version - Beowolf <Villordsutch> [3/27 @ 4:47] (1/4)

are you sure? <Dryhten> [3/27 @ 4:55] (1/3)

It only brought up <Villordsutch> [3/27 @ 5:29] (1/2)

the problem may be because you are misspelling "Beowulf" <drihten> [3/27 @ 8:22] (1/1)

I probably missed it <Villordsutch> [3/27 @ 8:47] (0/0)

Oop - I have read the Hobbit too (No Text) <Villordsutch> [3/27 @ 4:40] (0/0)

I thought only the orcs spoke black speech <BrambleroseBrandybuck> [3/27 @ 0:33] (3/3)

For the benefit of all <PhantomS> [3/27 @ 9:25] (0/0)
Well, in his notes on the black speech <Dryhten> [3/27 @ 4:14] (0/0)
My almost worthless knowledge <LadyOfTheLibrary> [3/27 @ 0:50] (0/0)

"Seven Stars......" <Steph> [3/26 @ 19:54] (1/16)

The palantirs. <Princess of Geekland> [3/26 @ 19:59] (2/15)

Another Palantir Question <Largefoot Hardbottle> [3/28 @ 14:15] (1/2)

The one set up in the towers <Princess of Geekland> [3/28 @ 16:47] (1/1)

Thank you <Largefoot Hardbottle> [3/28 @ 16:55] (0/0)

It's in the index. <Curious> [3/26 @ 20:08] (2/11)

Sam is eventually awarded... <Reverend> [3/26 @ 22:10] (1/6)

Or even the spare crown <Curious> [3/26 @ 22:13] (1/5)

The star was the Star of the Dunedain <Thorongil2931> [3/26 @ 23:50] (3/4)

not exactly <PhantomS> [3/27 @ 9:31] (0/0)
We've discussed... <Reverend> [3/27 @ 0:16] (0/0)
Christopher Tolkien doubts <Curious> [3/27 @ 0:02] (1/1)

I think so <Thorongil2931> [3/29 @ 0:45] (0/0)

Thanks, and another q...... <Steph> [3/26 @ 20:56] (2/3)

which I think is why... <Dame Ioreth > [3/27 @ 21:28] (0/0)
No, just the reverse. <Curious> [3/26 @ 21:13] (1/1)

Thanks to all..... (No Text) <Steph> [3/27 @ 1:23] (0/0)

Another Bombadil question <Aunt Dora Baggins> [3/26 @ 12:28] (3/8)

Tom Bambadils sexuality..... <Jamesia> [3/26 @ 15:15] (4/5)

Is that a new <Calenia> [3/27 @ 13:36] (0/0)
Just the opposite <Cressida> [3/26 @ 16:02] (1/1)

And she is not the least <Calenia> [3/27 @ 13:38] (0/0)

No. <Curious> [3/26 @ 15:56] (0/0)
Well, he reminds me of my husband... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [3/26 @ 15:35] (0/0)

There is a fundamental contradiction <Curious> [3/26 @ 13:00] (0/0)
You've answered it yourself <Calenia> [3/26 @ 12:45] (0/0)

The White Rider Discussion #13: Timing Is Everything <Watson> [3/26 @ 10:57] (5/85)

last hasty thoughts <drogo_drogo> [3/27 @ 8:27] (0/0)
Oops! Forgot about the questions! :-) <Ossë> [3/27 @ 6:48] (1/1)

I don't consider... <Watson> [3/27 @ 10:39] (0/0)

Signs of hope <Lothirienne> [3/26 @ 13:10] (0/0)
Exchange of information <Calenia> [3/26 @ 12:37] (0/0)
The trouble is, Eru is free to act in other ways. <Reverend> [3/26 @ 11:50] (2/79)

Eru taking sides? <Ossë> [3/26 @ 12:27] (6/77)

It's really a matter of faith <Calenia> [3/27 @ 1:30] (1/1)

No, it's a matter of Free Will. <Reverend> [3/27 @ 13:55] (0/0)

I'm afraid I support the Reverend on this one: <NZ Strider> [3/26 @ 16:27] (2/36)

Well, I think... <Ossë> [3/26 @ 16:49] (2/34)

Okay... <NZ Strider> [3/26 @ 17:28] (5/32)

Not a specific citation <Acathalion> [3/27 @ 1:16] (2/2)

Judicious as ever... <NZ Strider> [3/27 @ 2:00] (0/0)
Certainly <Calenia> [3/27 @ 1:37] (0/0)

The closest to direct proof: <Curious> [3/26 @ 19:34] (1/13)

It just says <NZ Strider> [3/26 @ 20:15] (3/12)

Is that what <Calenia> [3/27 @ 3:18] (1/5)

So I'll ask you <Curious> [3/27 @ 10:26] (1/4)

In what way? <Calenia> [3/27 @ 12:53] (1/3)

Do <Curious> [3/27 @ 13:42] (1/2)

I <Calenia> [3/28 @ 1:36] (1/1)

Well <Curious> [3/28 @ 9:26] (0/0)

I've got to ask, <Curious> [3/26 @ 20:48] (1/4)

My honest answer: <NZ Strider> [3/26 @ 21:39] (1/3)

A "rationalist" <Curious> [3/26 @ 21:56] (1/2)

Are you saying <Calenia> [3/27 @ 2:53] (1/1)

In <Curious> [3/27 @ 10:27] (0/0)

As I said below, <Curious> [3/26 @ 20:21] (0/0)

The Doom of the Noldor <Curious> [3/26 @ 19:15] (2/3)

Another related possibility <Acathalion> [3/27 @ 21:27] (0/0)
Because <Calenia> [3/27 @ 2:57] (1/1)

A lack <Atlas> [3/27 @ 5:00] (0/0)

Do I have to? :) <Ossë> [3/26 @ 18:05] (2/5)

I was expecting <NZ Strider> [3/26 @ 19:14] (1/3)

Woopsie! <Ossë> [3/26 @ 19:42] (2/2)

To me, either <Calenia> [3/27 @ 3:09] (0/0)
No worries! And thanks <NZ Strider> [3/26 @ 20:18] (0/0)

The first point is demonstrably untrue <Blue Wizard> [3/26 @ 19:08] (0/0)

*picks up gauntlet* <Princess of Geekland> [3/26 @ 17:44] (1/4)

Well, people may invoke the Valar <NZ Strider> [3/26 @ 17:53] (2/3)

I would... <Watson> [3/26 @ 21:58] (0/0)
Well, if there were nothing <Princess of Geekland> [3/26 @ 18:06] (1/1)

I must say <Smallbottle> [3/28 @ 2:22] (0/0)

Just to be clear, <Curious> [3/26 @ 17:02] (0/0)

All but 3 & 4 could be the Valar. <Curious> [3/26 @ 16:34] (0/0)

We write alot around here <Princess of Geekland> [3/26 @ 16:00] (2/2)

Chance <Calenia> [3/27 @ 2:07] (0/0)
Well... <Ossë> [3/26 @ 16:22] (0/0)

Tolkien clearly thought.... <Princess of Geekland> [3/26 @ 13:39] (1/12)

None of those examples <Calenia> [3/26 @ 14:06] (2/11)

IMS, I thought in the letters it <Princess of Geekland> [3/26 @ 15:54] (2/3)

Yes <Calenia> [3/27 @ 1:11] (0/0)
I believe... <Watson> [3/26 @ 19:38] (1/1)

Yes, that's it. Thanks. <Princess of Geekland> [3/26 @ 19:42] (0/0)

Um... <Reverend> [3/26 @ 15:03] (1/6)

I don't read... <Ossë> [3/26 @ 15:56] (1/5)

Reread ... <Reverend> [3/26 @ 16:38] (1/4)

"Suggestions" are by nature ambiguous. (No Text) <Calenia> [3/27 @ 2:36] (1/3)

I was... <Reverend> [3/27 @ 12:12] (1/2)

Given <Calenia> [3/27 @ 12:23] (1/1)

If... <Reverend> [3/27 @ 13:34] (0/0)

Yeah, all that talk about free will <Calenia> [3/26 @ 12:54] (1/2)

Not in Tolkien's world. <Reverend> [3/26 @ 14:52] (1/1)

Free will is not preserved <Calenia> [3/27 @ 2:29] (0/0)

Hell yes. <Reverend> [3/26 @ 12:46] (2/18)

I agree. <JewelTook> [3/26 @ 16:48] (1/2)

What do you mean <Calenia> [3/27 @ 2:50] (1/1)

I understand you <JewelTook> [3/27 @ 22:22] (0/0)

Did he not also... <Ossë> [3/26 @ 13:00] (1/14)

I have not... <Reverend> [3/26 @ 14:44] (2/13)

Actually, <Calenia> [3/27 @ 0:44] (0/0)
Eru created... <Ossë> [3/26 @ 15:11] (1/11)

Try to... <Reverend> [3/26 @ 16:42] (1/10)

St. Thomas <Calenia> [3/27 @ 1:04] (2/9)

*Sigh* <Reverend> [3/27 @ 10:08] (1/6)

Some of <Calenia> [3/27 @ 12:08] (5/5)

Ah, here's the problem <Smallbottle> [3/28 @ 2:42] (0/0)
Here <Curious> [3/27 @ 16:53] (0/0)
Intervention <Curious> [3/27 @ 16:46] (0/0)
I am... <Reverend> [3/27 @ 14:09] (0/0)
Now that... <Ossë> [3/27 @ 12:28] (0/0)

I don't see it. <Atlas> [3/27 @ 4:47] (1/1)

That's <Calenia> [3/27 @ 11:31] (0/0)

I agree. (No Text) <Curious> [3/26 @ 12:15] (0/0)

The White Rider Discussion #12: A moment of doubt <Watson> [3/26 @ 10:53] (8/16)

Middle-earth is reaching a crisis point. <Morwen> [3/27 @ 12:35] (0/0)
peril near despair <nerdanel50> [3/26 @ 21:20] (0/0)
He's still adjusting <Acathalion> [3/26 @ 16:36] (0/0)
My answers <Princess of Geekland> [3/26 @ 13:50] (1/4)

Then the power of thoughts <IBo> [3/26 @ 16:15] (1/3)

IIRC, it was in Orthanc when <Princess of Geekland> [3/26 @ 16:37] (1/2)

But <IBo> [3/26 @ 17:05] (1/1)

I think Saruman knew <Princess of Geekland> [3/26 @ 17:15] (0/0)

I am Aragorn Son of Arathorn; I...will remain Galadriel; I am Gandalf, Gandalf the White; a chance for Faramir, Captain of Gondor <Linguilindale> [3/26 @ 12:36] (3/3)

Yes, that makes sense to me... <Dame Ioreth > [3/27 @ 14:16] (0/0)
I like that idea (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [3/27 @ 8:20] (0/0)
Or reaffirmations <Calenia> [3/26 @ 13:21] (0/0)

He says "We," <Calenia> [3/26 @ 12:28] (0/0)
My thoughts. <Curious> [3/26 @ 12:04] (1/1)

Oops! About question # 3: <Curious> [3/26 @ 12:12] (0/0)

He's not beyond temptation. <Reverend> [3/26 @ 11:56] (0/0)

The White Rider Discussion #11: A nice pickle he’s landed himself in <Watson> [3/26 @ 10:50] (6/10)

Some very hasty thoughts... <NZ Strider> [3/26 @ 15:07] (0/0)
And a-one, and a-two.... <Princess of Geekland> [3/26 @ 13:54] (0/0)
Sends shivers down the spine... <Ossë> [3/26 @ 12:48] (1/2)

(Um -- it's Saruman, not Sauron.) (No Text) <Calenia> [3/26 @ 12:58] (1/1)

Oops! Serves me right for hurrying to post before going home! :( (No Text) <Ossë> [3/26 @ 13:02] (0/0)

Book-learnin' <Calenia> [3/26 @ 12:20] (0/0)
My thoughts. <Curious> [3/26 @ 11:54] (2/2)

Very good point there in 2. <Ossë> [3/27 @ 5:21] (0/0)
It makes sense to me NOW <Watson> [3/26 @ 13:09] (0/0)

He has no woodcraft <Lothirienne> [3/26 @ 11:39] (0/0)

The White Rider Discussion #10: The Picture of Saruman Gray <Watson> [3/26 @ 10:46] (6/10)

hasty response <drogo_drogo> [3/27 @ 8:11] (0/0)
Forgive my ignorance <erather> [3/26 @ 18:01] (1/1)

That is the crux of the matter <Calenia> [3/27 @ 0:40] (0/0)

Well, since they're both wizards, <NZ Strider> [3/26 @ 14:51] (0/0)
Only his hairdresser knows for sure <Calenia> [3/26 @ 12:11] (0/0)
My thoughts. <Curious> [3/26 @ 11:46] (0/0)
Kind of like "Dorian Grey" <Lothirienne> [3/26 @ 11:44] (1/3)

But, since Saruman and Gandalf <Calenia> [3/26 @ 12:13] (1/2)

No, only that <Lothirienne> [3/26 @ 13:07] (1/1)

I see what you mean <Calenia> [3/27 @ 3:24] (0/0)

The White Rider Discussion #9: Strangers in the Night <Watson> [3/26 @ 10:43] (3/5)

I think that Tolkien started off <NZ Strider> [3/26 @ 14:43] (0/0)
I think it is deliberately ambiguous <Calenia> [3/26 @ 11:58] (2/2)

well put! more of that (good) ambiguity (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [3/27 @ 8:06] (0/0)
yes and... <Dame Ioreth > [3/26 @ 12:03] (0/0)

I always take Gandalf at his word. <Curious> [3/26 @ 11:37] (0/0)

The White Rider Discussion #8: I’ll give you a piece of my mind... <Watson> [3/26 @ 10:40] (7/13)

my hasty thoughts too <drogo_drogo> [3/27 @ 8:01] (0/0)
Some hastily typed thoughts... <NZ Strider> [3/26 @ 14:17] (0/0)
Re #4 <Eledhwen> [3/26 @ 13:56] (2/2)

Good choices <Acathalion> [3/26 @ 15:40] (0/0)
I sometimes wonder... <Watson> [3/26 @ 14:22] (0/0)

Can you break a nickel? <Reverend> [3/26 @ 12:41] (1/1)

I was waiting... <Watson> [3/26 @ 12:50] (0/0)

It was left over from the reincarnation <Calenia> [3/26 @ 11:46] (0/0)
My thoughts... <Ossë> [3/26 @ 11:32] (0/0)
My thoughts. <Curious> [3/26 @ 11:24] (1/3)

Let's give Frodo SOME credit! <Calenia> [3/26 @ 11:52] (1/2)

I give him lots of credit, but <Curious> [3/26 @ 12:27] (1/1)

Faith, humility, perseverence, <Calenia> [3/26 @ 14:28] (0/0)

Learn now the lore of living creatures <Linguilindale> [3/25 @ 23:53] (4/10)

From the "Stairs of Cirith Ungol": <NZ Strider> [3/26 @ 5:26] (2/2)

ever thought of doing a concordance to Tolkien? :) (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [3/26 @ 8:19] (0/0)
Knew you'd come through! ;) (No Text) <gullygilly> [3/26 @ 5:37] (0/0)

I don't recall... <gullygilly> [3/26 @ 5:23] (0/0)
Everyone else may be <Calenia> [3/26 @ 2:41] (1/4)

Consider (some of) the books scoured… <Ossë> [3/26 @ 5:56] (2/3)

An additional use from *Unfinished Tales*: <NZ Strider> [3/26 @ 15:01] (0/0)
That was my point <Calenia> [3/26 @ 11:32] (1/1)

Yes, it does... <Ossë> [3/26 @ 14:09] (0/0)

"Man" seems to be Tolkien's choice <GrimasHamSandwich> [3/26 @ 2:37] (0/0)

Intervention <Cyberia> [3/25 @ 21:01] (3/7)

Ainur and Mortals <PhantomS> [3/26 @ 12:10] (1/1)

Although... <Watson> [3/26 @ 14:45] (0/0)

It's not Sauron, it's the human race. <Curious> [3/26 @ 10:01] (0/0)
In the case of Numenor... <Reverend> [3/25 @ 22:33] (2/3)

No no, not looking at it the same way <Cyberia> [3/26 @ 14:44] (1/1)

I love your <Princess of Geekland> [3/26 @ 16:02] (0/0)

Is it only Eru whose actions.... <Princess of Geekland> [3/26 @ 14:04] (0/0)

Hobbit Wealth, and Brandybuck Background <Cressida> [3/25 @ 16:01] (6/20)

Maybe I should mention my own impression... <Cressida> [3/26 @ 14:18] (0/0)
What a fun question. <Princess of Geekland> [3/26 @ 14:11] (0/0)
The Baggins family had them all beat! <Curious> [3/25 @ 23:56] (2/5)

Mithril mail isn't fungible. <Reverend> [3/26 @ 10:38] (2/3)

If it were melted down it could be. <Curious> [3/26 @ 11:27] (1/1)

And one could always <Curious> [3/26 @ 11:28] (0/0)

Not all of the money <Calenia> [3/26 @ 11:26] (0/0)

Yes good point.... <Golfimbul> [3/26 @ 2:21] (0/0)

As a bit of an aside on 'Buckland' . . . <Pukel-man> [3/25 @ 22:37] (0/0)
Easy; Buckland isn't in the Shire! <Reverend> [3/25 @ 20:42] (3/3)

What do you mean, "Buckland isn't in the Shire"??? <Casey> [3/27 @ 23:09] (0/0)
Hmm? <Cressida> [3/26 @ 11:31] (0/0)
Isn't that the reason? <Calenia> [3/26 @ 3:08] (0/0)

Real Estate Values in the Shire, etc. <Golfimbul> [3/25 @ 17:11] (1/6)

the Shire social scale <drogo_drogo> [3/25 @ 20:28] (2/5)

In addition <Calenia> [3/26 @ 3:05] (1/3)

respectability is the currency of the realm <drogo_drogo> [3/26 @ 8:08] (2/2)

Absolutely <Calenia> [3/26 @ 11:24] (0/0)
Well said. (No Text) <Reverend> [3/26 @ 10:39] (0/0)

In 'The Hobbit'... <Reverend> [3/25 @ 20:48] (0/0)

links between Beowulf, LotR and "The Monsters and the Critics" <Dryhten> [3/25 @ 14:08] (3/3)

Here are some thoughts: <NZ Strider> [3/26 @ 5:17] (0/0)
Dryhten, I don't have <NZ Strider> [3/25 @ 23:34] (0/0)
The monsters <IBo> [3/25 @ 17:53] (0/0)

Swords of Gondolin, to Gandalf and Thorin... <Bar-Calion> [3/25 @ 13:15] (3/13)

Though I loved it that <Princess of Geekland> [3/26 @ 16:08] (0/0)
Orcrist might be <PhantomS> [3/25 @ 15:49] (1/3)

Would it not be black then? <Glaurung the Magnificent> [3/26 @ 11:13] (2/2)

Orcrist <PhantomS> [3/26 @ 12:15] (0/0)
His premise is... <Bar-Calion> [3/26 @ 11:41] (0/0)

Ecthelion, I think. (No Text) <Reverend> [3/25 @ 13:47] (1/7)

Who is Ecthelion? <Jamesia> [3/25 @ 14:39] (1/6)

The Lord of the Fountain of Gondolin <Reverend> [3/25 @ 14:42] (3/5)

and just to let you know his greatest moment <Glaurung the Magnificent> [3/26 @ 11:16] (0/0)
Thanks.... + one other thing <Jamesia> [3/25 @ 14:46] (1/2)

Er.... <PhantomS> [3/25 @ 15:46] (1/1)

Sort of. <Reverend> [3/25 @ 18:45] (0/0)

AAAAAhhhhh right. THANKS! <Jamesia> [3/25 @ 14:44] (0/0)

The White Rider Discussion #7: "I did not know you were a man foresighted" <Watson> [3/25 @ 10:51] (7/13)

Even the hobbits sense Gandalf's power <Acathalion> [3/26 @ 15:24] (0/0)
My guess on #1 (no clue on 2) <GawaintheStout> [3/26 @ 4:11] (0/0)
quick ideas <drogo_drogo> [3/25 @ 14:43] (0/0)
Aragorn may have learned about Gandalf from his foster care from Elrond (No Text) <Bar-Calion> [3/25 @ 13:30] (1/3)

In the Appendix, <Calenia> [3/25 @ 13:41] (1/2)

and aragorn seems to pick up knowledge wherever he can... <Dame Ioreth > [3/25 @ 21:20] (1/1)

I think he had forgotten a few things <Calenia> [3/26 @ 0:13] (0/0)

Two plus two <Calenia> [3/25 @ 11:40] (0/0)
Aragorn seems to be very in tune.... <Arod the Swift> [3/25 @ 11:31] (0/0)
Hey, Aragorn DID foresee the fall of Gandalf... <Reverend> [3/25 @ 11:22] (3/3)

Is it foresight? <Calenia> [3/25 @ 12:23] (0/0)
Good point... <Watson> [3/25 @ 11:47] (0/0)
Amen. (No Text) <Curious> [3/25 @ 11:34] (0/0)

The White Rider Discussion #6: Why? <Watson> [3/25 @ 10:49] (13/51)

My two cents <Princess of Geekland> [3/26 @ 16:58] (0/0)
This elevates the story into myth <Acathalion> [3/26 @ 15:16] (0/0)
Hope rewarded <Morwen> [3/26 @ 0:51] (1/1)

That is so true <Calenia> [3/26 @ 2:44] (0/0)

Eru helps those who help themselves? <nerdanel50> [3/25 @ 21:31] (1/1)

An excellent question... <Watson> [3/25 @ 21:56] (0/0)

Sacrifice and reward <Dame Ioreth > [3/25 @ 21:06] (0/0)
Gandalf the martyr <gullygilly> [3/25 @ 19:52] (1/3)

What kind of angel? <Merryk> [3/26 @ 0:12] (2/2)

A guardian angel? <Kimi> [3/26 @ 6:13] (0/0)
Thank you... I feel lighter already! (No Text) <gullygilly> [3/26 @ 5:17] (0/0)

Did Gandalf <IBo> [3/25 @ 18:14] (1/2)

Possibly.... <iamleia2> [3/25 @ 18:49] (1/1)

True! (No Text) <IBo> [3/26 @ 4:12] (0/0)

Well... <Ossë> [3/25 @ 18:01] (1/3)

Since hatster doesn't seem to be around, <Calenia> [3/26 @ 0:43] (1/2)

I'm confused now... <Ossë> [3/26 @ 8:04] (1/1)

I'll let you <Calenia> [3/26 @ 11:18] (0/0)

From a newbie's point of view... <iamleia2> [3/25 @ 15:15] (4/4)

good point, they also underestimated his powers (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [3/25 @ 20:17] (0/0)
Excellent points. And <Curious> [3/25 @ 18:30] (0/0)
Yes, <IBo> [3/25 @ 18:11] (0/0)
Made perfect sense to me <Watson> [3/25 @ 17:20] (0/0)

resurrection motif <drogo_drogo> [3/25 @ 14:36] (1/22)

Very true <Watson> [3/25 @ 14:44] (1/21)

My feelings as well... <Golfimbul> [3/25 @ 16:57] (1/20)

It's a valid observation <Watson> [3/25 @ 17:32] (1/19)

letters never sent? <Golfimbul> [3/25 @ 18:06] (1/18)

Tolkien overanalyzing his own work <drogo_drogo> [3/25 @ 20:10] (2/17)

The letters were never meant <Curious> [3/26 @ 12:44] (0/0)
The sense I have when reading his works <Calenia> [3/26 @ 0:03] (3/15)

i love what you said <Princess of Geekland> [3/26 @ 16:34] (0/0)
Well! <Curious> [3/26 @ 12:35] (1/11)

You interpret it <Calenia> [3/26 @ 13:04] (1/10)

I'm not saying <Curious> [3/26 @ 13:49] (1/9)

Hardly <Calenia> [3/26 @ 14:19] (1/8)

Well, <Curious> [3/26 @ 14:30] (1/7)

I <Calenia> [3/27 @ 1:50] (2/6)

. <Curious> [3/27 @ 10:33] (0/0)
Curious <Atlas> [3/27 @ 3:54] (1/4)

Well <Calenia> [3/27 @ 11:17] (1/3)

Apparently <Curious> [3/27 @ 11:57] (1/2)

No <Calenia> [3/27 @ 12:16] (1/1)

No, <Curious> [3/27 @ 12:46] (0/0)

his religious convictions <drogo_drogo> [3/26 @ 8:16] (1/1)

I think so <Calenia> [3/26 @ 13:09] (0/0)

The endless cycle <Calenia> [3/25 @ 12:04] (0/0)
My thoughts. <Curious> [3/25 @ 11:33] (2/2)

Ditto (No Text) <Lotheriel> [3/25 @ 20:37] (0/0)
What he said. (No Text) <Reverend> [3/25 @ 13:52] (0/0)

I always liked the touch personally. <Arod the Swift> [3/25 @ 11:28] (0/0)

The White Rider Discussion #5: I’m on a mission from God <Watson> [3/25 @ 10:42] (9/23)

What the other Maiar did <Princess of Geekland> [3/26 @ 17:12] (0/0)
Thoughts <Morwen> [3/26 @ 0:09] (1/3)

Galadriel... <Watson> [3/26 @ 0:38] (1/2)

As usual, I didn't make myself clear. <Morwen> [3/26 @ 0:57] (1/1)

That's okay <Watson> [3/26 @ 1:41] (0/0)

Gandalf and the "mission" <Dame Ioreth > [3/25 @ 20:53] (0/0)
My thoughts. <Ossë> [3/25 @ 18:59] (1/1)

The implication... <Watson> [3/25 @ 20:54] (0/0)

deus ex machina <drogo_drogo> [3/25 @ 14:21] (1/2)

Saruman may not be... <Reverend> [3/25 @ 18:50] (1/1)

Istari fates <drogo_drogo> [3/26 @ 8:28] (0/0)

I strongly feel... <Reverend> [3/25 @ 14:06] (0/0)
Some thoughts (again hurried) <NZ Strider> [3/25 @ 14:00] (1/6)

Picky, picky :) <Watson> [3/25 @ 14:39] (1/5)

that's the Septuagint... <Reverend> [3/25 @ 18:55] (1/4)

I seem to recall... <Watson> [3/25 @ 20:36] (1/3)

You're both right... <NZ Strider> [3/26 @ 4:40] (1/2)

Which is why Michelangelo's <Princess of Geekland> [3/26 @ 17:06] (1/1)

Excellent! <Curious> [3/26 @ 19:56] (0/0)

Sacred mysteries <Calenia> [3/25 @ 11:54] (0/0)
My thoughts. <Curious> [3/25 @ 11:23] (1/2)

Hmmm... <Watson> [3/25 @ 11:44] (1/1)

The real world calls. (No Text) <Curious> [3/25 @ 11:48] (0/0)

The White Rider Discussion #4: Just a few alterations <Watson> [3/25 @ 10:35] (9/18)

The legs are a bit too long. <Atlas> [3/26 @ 4:17] (0/0)
The new and improved GANDALF! <Dame Ioreth > [3/25 @ 18:41] (2/3)

I like your answer to #2 <Morwen> [3/25 @ 23:37] (0/0)
With bleach! (No Text) <Curious> [3/25 @ 18:44] (1/1)

...and blueing for extra whiteness! (No Text) <Dame Ioreth > [3/25 @ 21:28] (0/0)

Whoever, or whatever, gave him the body ... <Eledhwen> [3/25 @ 16:13] (0/0)
Perhaps fewer changes than meets the eye. <Reverend> [3/25 @ 14:23] (1/3)

"Memories of the future" <Watson> [3/25 @ 14:46] (1/2)

I cringingly confess... <Reverend> [3/25 @ 18:57] (1/1)

Hey... <Watson> [3/25 @ 23:09] (0/0)

ideas on the new body <drogo_drogo> [3/25 @ 14:08] (0/0)
Some (hurried) thoughts... <NZ Strider> [3/25 @ 13:47] (0/0)
Sticks and stones <Calenia> [3/25 @ 11:29] (1/3)

"Fana"... <Watson> [3/25 @ 11:43] (1/2)

Where does he say this? <Calenia> [3/25 @ 12:31] (1/1)

In... <Watson> [3/25 @ 13:42] (0/0)

Perhaps.... <Arod the Swift> [3/25 @ 11:23] (0/0)
My thoughts. <Curious> [3/25 @ 11:16] (0/0)

The White Rider Discussion #3: Funny we should meet this way <Watson> [3/25 @ 10:32] (10/21)

What's a wizard like you doing in a forest like this? <Atlas> [3/26 @ 3:59] (0/0)
Lost and found <Morwen> [3/25 @ 23:17] (0/0)
I didn't think of Saruman... <Dame Ioreth > [3/25 @ 18:29] (0/0)
Failure to recognize Gandalf <erather> [3/25 @ 16:42] (1/1)

Very good! <Merryk> [3/25 @ 23:45] (0/0)

Re ## 4 & 5: A question of focus <nerdanel50> [3/25 @ 16:24] (0/0)
We demand more questions, not less! <Reverend> [3/25 @ 14:33] (0/0)
some stabs at these <drogo_drogo> [3/25 @ 13:56] (0/0)
Some thoughts... <NZ Strider> [3/25 @ 13:41] (0/0)
The second time around <Calenia> [3/25 @ 11:25] (1/10)

Psst, Calenia, how <Curious> [3/25 @ 11:36] (1/9)

Just click on "Quote." It does it for you. (No Text) <Calenia> [3/25 @ 11:43] (4/8)

Hey... <gullygilly> [3/25 @ 18:30] (0/0)
Yet another button... <Reverend> [3/25 @ 14:39] (0/0)
thnks, nice trick! (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [3/25 @ 13:57] (0/0)
Wow! <Curious> [3/25 @ 11:46] (1/4)

Ain't computers wonderful? <Calenia> [3/25 @ 11:58] (1/3)

Why <Curious> [3/25 @ 12:02] (1/2)

First you save <Calenia> [3/25 @ 12:12] (1/1)

Aha! (No Text) <Curious> [3/25 @ 15:08] (0/0)

My thoughts. <Curious> [3/25 @ 11:07] (0/0)

Elvish architecture... <Sirithdarion> [3/25 @ 6:12] (5/7)

the way of rome <Laitaine> [3/25 @ 15:58] (0/0)
There are lots of ruins <erather> [3/25 @ 15:56] (0/0)
Well... <iwishtheringhadnevercometome> [3/25 @ 9:00] (0/0)
There is precedent for both possibilities. <Curious> [3/25 @ 8:45] (0/0)
Nice question! <Kimi> [3/25 @ 6:30] (2/2)

Similarly to Mayan <Calenia> [3/25 @ 10:58] (0/0)
I agree <Galathien> [3/25 @ 7:46] (0/0)

IYO what is the most important sentence in LOTR? <Golfimbul> [3/25 @ 3:02] (10/22)

Pity? It was Pity that stayed his hand. Pity and Mercy <Dryhten> [3/26 @ 6:56] (1/1)

Great choice. (No Text) <Golfimbul> [3/26 @ 12:22] (0/0)

"Well, I'm back" (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [3/25 @ 20:39] (1/1)

"You've wasted a year." (No Text) <Golfimbul> [3/26 @ 2:26] (0/0)

"The Ring is Mine!" <Cyberia> [3/25 @ 20:34] (0/0)
"It was a compliment; and so, not true." (No Text) <Reverend> [3/25 @ 19:00] (2/4)

Please tell me... <Merryk> [3/25 @ 23:52] (1/2)

You of all people! <Kimi> [3/26 @ 0:10] (1/1)

Ha-HA! <Merryk> [3/26 @ 0:56] (0/0)

"Elves and dragons, cabbages and potatoes are better for me and you." (No Text) <Golfimbul> [3/25 @ 20:00] (0/0)

Good choices below, but if I could suggest one more? <Bilbo's Heir> [3/25 @ 18:00] (0/0)
sons of forgotten kings, walking in lonliness <Linguilindale> [3/25 @ 14:18] (0/0)
There are many, and IMO, here are a few of them: <Galathien> [3/25 @ 7:55] (2/2)

I agree!!! (No Text) <IBo> [3/25 @ 10:55] (0/0)
And the most eloquent... <Attercop> [3/25 @ 8:41] (0/0)

Not a single sentence, but... <Ossë> [3/25 @ 5:48] (0/0)
There isn't just one. <Atlas> [3/25 @ 3:15] (0/0)
I will take the Ring, though I do not know the way. (No Text) <Calenia> [3/25 @ 3:04] (4/4)

If you made me pick one, that would be it. (No Text) <Princess of Geekland> [3/26 @ 16:20] (0/0)
YES!!!! That's IT!!!! (No Text) <Farawyn> [3/25 @ 22:32] (0/0)
Thereby hangs a tale, <Merryk> [3/25 @ 16:37] (0/0)
A motto for folk in all ages. (No Text) <Reverend> [3/25 @ 14:34] (0/0)

Boromir <Elohor of Arnor> [3/25 @ 0:21] (5/28)

Poor Boromir <IBo> [3/25 @ 11:13] (2/4)

Actually... <Cressida> [3/25 @ 16:41] (1/1)

I think that was Peter Jackson. ;-> (No Text) <Calenia> [3/25 @ 23:51] (0/0)

He certainly seems to like <Calenia> [3/25 @ 12:28] (1/1)

Yes, <IBo> [3/25 @ 18:27] (0/0)

he does redeem himself as it is though <drogo_drogo> [3/25 @ 8:42] (0/0)
It's better this way. <Atlas> [3/25 @ 6:57] (2/7)

Would have made a great action film! <Calenia> [3/26 @ 2:55] (0/0)
Boromir had to go when he did. <Dame Ioreth > [3/25 @ 9:59] (2/5)

Eomer <Cressida> [3/25 @ 16:51] (1/3)

Exactly... <Dame Ioreth > [3/25 @ 18:05] (2/2)

Yeah, you have to wonder <Calenia> [3/26 @ 3:00] (0/0)
Ohhh, I see what you mean! (No Text) <Cressida> [3/25 @ 18:11] (0/0)

His death also increased the sence of peril <JennEric> [3/25 @ 13:55] (0/0)

I think could be cool.... <Golfimbul> [3/25 @ 2:05] (1/5)

How would it work? <Calenia> [3/25 @ 2:13] (1/4)

Maybe he's captured too. :) <Golfimbul> [3/25 @ 2:45] (1/3)

Do the orcs take prisoners? <Calenia> [3/25 @ 2:52] (1/2)

ok you win Tolkien did it right...:) (No Text) <Golfimbul> [3/25 @ 2:55] (1/1)

Which means we all win! (No Text) <Calenia> [3/25 @ 3:02] (0/0)

Sorry, but we will now have to burn you. <Reverend> [3/25 @ 0:58] (1/7)

Now we have to give him a fair trial first.....then we'll burn him. (No Text) <Arod the Swift> [3/25 @ 1:20] (3/6)

Can't we just throw him on the water and see whether he sinks or not? (No Text) <Draupne> [3/25 @ 3:00] (0/0)
Verdict; Guilty! (No Text) <Ltlberr> [3/25 @ 2:31] (0/0)
I've got the matches. (No Text) <Calenia> [3/25 @ 1:51] (1/3)

Ive got the matches <Elohor of Arnor> [3/26 @ 2:01] (2/2)

I don't think he would have <Princess of Geekland> [3/26 @ 18:13] (0/0)
That's not redemption <Calenia> [3/26 @ 2:52] (0/0)

I have finished!!! <iamleia2> [3/24 @ 23:58] (2/4)

'I have finnished!' <Elohor of Arnor> [3/25 @ 0:29] (0/0)
Congratulations :) <Watson> [3/25 @ 0:27] (1/2)

I heartily agree! <iamleia2> [3/25 @ 1:06] (1/1)

Ainulindale <Linguilindale> [3/25 @ 14:00] (0/0)

How did Rangers live? <erather> [3/24 @ 21:49] (6/6)

rangers <rangers rule> [3/25 @ 18:47] (0/0)
Would... <Ossë> [3/25 @ 9:17] (0/0)
Bree's economy <drogo_drogo> [3/25 @ 8:30] (0/0)
Tour Guides <Sabrinaleena> [3/25 @ 3:06] (0/0)
They made their money the old fashioned way <Calenia> [3/25 @ 0:44] (0/0)
All good questions, which Tolkien <Curious> [3/24 @ 22:06] (0/0)

gaffer means father? <bigidiot> [3/24 @ 20:19] (2/9)

More usually "Boss" (No Text) <Steph> [3/25 @ 17:52] (0/0)
respected elderly man <drogo_drogo> [3/24 @ 20:27] (2/7)

Apparently, it's a dialectal contraction of "godfather." (No Text) <NZ Strider> [3/24 @ 22:10] (1/1)

I always thought it was a contraction of "grandfather" (No Text) <Cressida> [3/25 @ 16:42] (0/0)

Yes and......... (OT) <beren_boy> [3/24 @ 20:38] (2/4)

Gaffer Gamgee… <Psyphon> [3/24 @ 21:25] (0/0)
Soccer has an "e" in it. . . <WhiteAslan> [3/24 @ 20:57] (1/2)

Lol.... well..... <beren_boy> [3/24 @ 21:16] (1/1)

Well . . .now you do. :-) (No Text) <WhiteAslan> [3/24 @ 21:31] (0/0)

Something I thought was interesting from The Hobbit... <Marigold Gamgee> [3/24 @ 17:35] (3/4)

His interaction <PhantomS> [3/25 @ 15:54] (0/0)
I wonder that myself <Calenia> [3/25 @ 0:25] (0/0)
Dwarves.... <Golfimbul> [3/24 @ 17:55] (1/1)

Not only that; <Curious> [3/24 @ 18:58] (0/0)

Celeborn??? <Ulmo89> [3/24 @ 16:53] (3/8)

As best I can determine… <Psyphon> [3/24 @ 20:34] (1/3)

they dwindled to a rustic flolk. slowly to forget and be forgotten. (No Text) <Linguilindale> [3/25 @ 13:48] (1/2)

Were not those the words of the Lady Galadriel... <Psyphon> [3/25 @ 20:44] (1/1)

elves have their own labors and their own sorrows <Linguilindale> [3/26 @ 12:13] (0/0)

No date is given. It isn't <Curious> [3/24 @ 17:24] (1/2)

Why did he stay in the first place? <Meira> [3/24 @ 17:28] (1/1)

Originally, he was not allowed to sail, <Curious> [3/24 @ 18:35] (0/0)

In the Prologue mention is made of Celeborn's sailing West. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [3/24 @ 17:02] (0/0)

I've been thinking more about music and it's place in Tolkien's works.... <Dame Ioreth > [3/24 @ 15:40] (2/7)

Did anyone listen to the passage in the link? <Dame Ioreth > [3/25 @ 10:01] (1/2)

but it was the singing that went to my heart, if you know what i mean. <Linguilindale> [3/25 @ 13:27] (1/1)

Yes, I hear it too! <Dame Ioreth > [3/25 @ 21:12] (0/0)

Excerpts from his letters: <Curious> [3/24 @ 15:49] (1/3)

I take it that he was not a fan of the "popular" music? <Dame Ioreth > [3/24 @ 17:38] (1/2)

Not just popular. <Curious> [3/24 @ 18:41] (1/1)

Tchaikovsky <Psyphon> [3/24 @ 21:02] (0/0)

Fate of Cirdan the Shipwright <Bar-Calion> [3/24 @ 13:41] (3/10)

As mentioned, ships don't have to sail from the havens... <Bar-Calion> [3/25 @ 13:08] (0/0)
Yes he returned to Valinor, but <Curious> [3/24 @ 13:57] (1/3)

Did Sam go? <Reddevil> [3/24 @ 15:05] (1/2)

At the end of his life, after <Curious> [3/24 @ 15:11] (1/1)

It takes alot o' believing, tho I can see he's been mixing with strange company <Linguilindale> [3/24 @ 18:42] (0/0)

It depends on when you think <NZ Strider> [3/24 @ 13:50] (2/4)

nope, you're right he was Sindarin, <Glaurung the Magnificent> [3/25 @ 11:30] (0/0)
Why not? <Curious> [3/24 @ 13:58] (1/2)

The Return of the Shipwright <Linguilindale> [3/24 @ 18:20] (1/1)

The Prologue implies <Curious> [3/24 @ 18:45] (0/0)

Watching Joseph Campbell last night <Calenia> [3/24 @ 11:39] (4/8)

Not exactly <Dryhten> [3/26 @ 7:08] (0/0)
That would make sense <Dame Ioreth > [3/25 @ 10:15] (1/1)

Good points <Calenia> [3/25 @ 11:06] (0/0)

Not so much hunter/gatherers as <Curious> [3/24 @ 14:34] (1/1)

The herds are sedentary <Calenia> [3/25 @ 0:06] (0/0)

Disagree, just look at the hobbits... <Dolphincrc> [3/24 @ 14:06] (1/2)

well, the earlier hobbits may have been more nomadic <drogo_drogo> [3/24 @ 20:22] (1/1)

Exactly <Calenia> [3/25 @ 0:22] (0/0)

The White Rider Discussion #2: Do I have unsightly bags and wrinkles? <Watson> [3/24 @ 11:11] (11/33)

500 years? How could Legolas... <Ossë> [3/25 @ 8:10] (2/4)

Didn't Orlando Bloom say Legolas was 3700 years old? (No Text) <Dryhten> [3/26 @ 7:10] (0/0)
This passage does seem to... <Amneth> [3/25 @ 9:03] (1/2)

But he could mean... <Flower of Telperion> [3/25 @ 12:12] (1/1)

Something like <Calenia> [3/25 @ 12:15] (0/0)

I have no evidence but I've always liked to think. <Arod the Swift> [3/25 @ 1:27] (0/0)
Legolas in elf tweens <drogo_drogo> [3/24 @ 19:49] (0/0)
I don't know, do you? <Eledhwen> [3/24 @ 14:28] (0/0)
Aragorn the pisces <notlost> [3/24 @ 14:22] (0/0)
Was March 1.... <Golfimbul> [3/24 @ 12:45] (1/1)

Yes, until the time of Julius <Curious> [3/24 @ 13:45] (0/0)

2900 and holding <Calenia> [3/24 @ 12:30] (2/3)

That's true... <Dame Ioreth > [3/24 @ 13:42] (1/1)

I agree with ... <gullygilly> [3/24 @ 19:11] (0/0)

I think Gandalf would have liked St. Antonius (No Text) <Golfimbul> [3/24 @ 12:56] (0/0)

I'm not sure... <Dame Ioreth > [3/24 @ 12:29] (0/0)
Hmm... <Ossë> [3/24 @ 12:24] (2/12)

Now there's a UUT... <NZ Strider> [3/24 @ 13:31] (3/6)

I'm not sure where... <SarcasticElf> [3/25 @ 21:46] (0/0)
David? <Ossë> [3/24 @ 15:45] (1/2)

Just looked it up <NZ Strider> [3/24 @ 17:05] (1/1)

I think the old Roman New Year <Curious> [3/24 @ 17:25] (0/0)

Bartholemew (sp?) <Reverend> [3/24 @ 14:46] (1/1)

Aug. 24th is St. Bartholomew's Day. <NZ Strider> [3/24 @ 17:07] (0/0)

Different referent <Calenia> [3/24 @ 12:41] (1/4)

But... <Ossë> [3/24 @ 13:18] (1/3)

Are you <Calenia> [3/24 @ 13:30] (1/2)

That was... <Ossë> [3/24 @ 14:48] (1/1)

Yeah, but the penny just dropped for me. (No Text) <Calenia> [3/25 @ 0:15] (0/0)

The problem with an old Legolas <Curious> [3/24 @ 11:29] (0/0)
No, but I do know a good foundation shop.... <Reverend> [3/24 @ 11:27] (1/2)

March <IBo> [3/24 @ 16:06] (1/1)

Now, there's a thought <Watson> [3/24 @ 17:22] (0/0)

The White Rider Discussion #1: Signs and Portents <Watson> [3/24 @ 11:06] (9/26)

it's a neat authorial trick <nerdanel50> [3/25 @ 2:06] (1/2)

Yes, it is. <Calenia> [3/25 @ 2:25] (1/1)

Yeah... :blush: (No Text) <Dame Ioreth > [3/25 @ 9:38] (0/0)

my idea <gullygilly> [3/24 @ 18:45] (0/0)
Aragorn is experienced <Eledhwen> [3/24 @ 14:21] (0/0)
There are LOTS of possibilities! <Curious> [3/24 @ 14:14] (1/7)

It matters, I think... <Watson> [3/24 @ 14:59] (2/6)

Paths of the Dead prelude <drogo_drogo> [3/24 @ 19:23] (0/0)
It also matters to the readers <Curious> [3/24 @ 15:09] (1/4)

Aragorn... <Watson> [3/24 @ 17:25] (1/3)

Perhaps <Curious> [3/24 @ 18:55] (1/2)

Neither do I <Watson> [3/24 @ 20:47] (1/1)

Rattled <Curious> [3/24 @ 21:56] (0/0)

Aragorn the arbitrator <notlost> [3/24 @ 14:05] (0/0)
Hmmm... <NZ Strider> [3/24 @ 13:12] (0/0)
I always thought there's some <Elwen> [3/24 @ 12:15] (1/1)

Could be <Calenia> [3/24 @ 12:44] (0/0)

Is he ever wrong? <Calenia> [3/24 @ 12:00] (2/5)

Legolas had a theory ;-) <JewelTook> [3/24 @ 13:10] (2/2)

LOL! He's not just a pretty face after all. (No Text) <Calenia> [3/25 @ 0:12] (0/0)
"Others might be devised." <Merryk> [3/24 @ 15:49] (0/0)

Another example of Aragorn taking th e lead... <Dame Ioreth > [3/24 @ 12:12] (1/1)

Sounds a bit... <Watson> [3/24 @ 12:50] (0/0)

Chingatchgook would have said the same thing. <Reverend> [3/24 @ 11:38] (1/2)

Chingatchook also once turned a running creek <NZ Strider> [3/24 @ 13:23] (1/1)

Was it Mark Twain that told you? <Atlas> [3/25 @ 3:29] (0/0)

The White Rider: Introduction: Looking Back to Look Ahead <Watson> [3/24 @ 11:03] (16/28)

3 Qs, 1A <Atlas> [3/25 @ 7:23] (0/0)
When Gandalf fell I know my reaction was <nerdanel50> [3/25 @ 1:43] (0/0)
Well, I fell for it. <Morwen> [3/24 @ 22:59] (0/0)
The first time round... <beren_boy> [3/24 @ 19:14] (0/0)
subtle hints <drogo_drogo> [3/24 @ 18:32] (0/0)
I'm sure my responses will be somewhat colored... <Weige> [3/24 @ 14:58] (1/1)

My response to No. 2 should read... <Weige> [3/24 @ 15:26] (0/0)

Someone gave me a hint? <IBo> [3/24 @ 14:41] (2/4)

Welcome IBo... <gullygilly> [3/24 @ 18:29] (1/1)

Thanks! <IBo> [3/25 @ 4:34] (0/0)

You sound like my daughter.... <Golfimbul> [3/24 @ 15:49] (1/1)

LOL! <IBo> [3/24 @ 16:09] (0/0)

Recent memory <notlost> [3/24 @ 13:41] (0/0)
I'm afraid that for me <NZ Strider> [3/24 @ 12:52] (0/0)
For me also... <Golfimbul> [3/24 @ 12:41] (0/0)
The only thing I do remember... <JewelTook> [3/24 @ 12:35] (0/0)
Remembering back to the first <Elwen> [3/24 @ 12:04] (1/2)

As Pippin said, "No, my heart <Curious> [3/24 @ 13:38] (1/1)

Exactly. As always, <Elwen> [3/24 @ 15:01] (0/0)

I never really thought of Gandalf as gone... <Dame Ioreth > [3/24 @ 12:02] (2/5)

Totally agree (Story Spoiler - RotK) <erather> [3/24 @ 16:21] (2/3)

Red shirt <Calenia> [3/25 @ 1:04] (1/1)

Actually... <Dame Ioreth > [3/25 @ 9:40] (0/0)

Welcome! And note <Curious> [3/24 @ 16:26] (0/0)

Oh, definitely :) (No Text) <Watson> [3/24 @ 12:46] (0/0)

The first time? <Calenia> [3/24 @ 11:47] (0/0)
Call me slow, if you will. <Reverend> [3/24 @ 11:47] (0/0)
Don't forget the eagle! <Curious> [3/24 @ 11:16] (0/0)

LotR and Harry Potter similarities <eldarheru (lord of the elves)> [3/23 @ 19:44] (9/35)

Ever read Edith Pattou? <Glóredhel> [3/24 @ 12:51] (0/0)
Ha anyone read Piers Anthony? <Dame Ioreth > [3/24 @ 9:50] (2/2)

yay <MorganAisling> [3/24 @ 17:55] (0/0)
YES! <WhiteAslan> [3/24 @ 10:20] (0/0)

common chords <drogo_drogo> [3/24 @ 8:45] (1/1)

Well Said <Ostadan> [3/24 @ 12:17] (0/0)

Fantasy in general <IBo> [3/24 @ 4:07] (0/0)
There are a lot of similarities on the surface <Rain Queen> [3/24 @ 3:53] (0/0)
The big difference.... <Golfimbul> [3/24 @ 2:34] (0/0)
I've seen a lot of similarities... <Dame Ioreth > [3/23 @ 21:03] (4/17)

**sigh** if only!! IMHO Harry's <Goldilocks Took> [3/24 @ 0:30] (1/2)

The Dursleys <Cressida> [3/24 @ 19:28] (1/1)

oh yesss Dahl .. <Goldilocks Took> [3/24 @ 23:16] (0/0)

I see all of those, too <Calenia> [3/23 @ 23:52] (0/0)
Yeah, but: <Curious> [3/23 @ 21:57] (3/11)

I was thinking... <Dame Ioreth > [3/24 @ 2:31] (1/6)

She doesn't claim never to have read it. <Cressida> [3/24 @ 18:57] (1/5)

And next thing you know <Calenia> [3/25 @ 2:35] (1/4)

Do you think Hurons are <Kimi> [3/25 @ 2:39] (1/3)

AH!! <Calenia> [3/25 @ 2:58] (1/2)

"White Wizard <Kimi> [3/25 @ 3:01] (1/1)

How did <Calenia> [3/25 @ 13:36] (0/0)

Ah...but Valdermort's... <Golfimbul> [3/24 @ 2:28] (1/1)

But Harry <Curious> [3/24 @ 11:03] (0/0)

*chuckle* <EldersisofMerry> [3/24 @ 1:58] (1/1)

The Volsunga Saga, Eddic poetry, the Nibelungenlied <Curious> [3/24 @ 11:00] (0/0)

If only Mr Tolkien...amen to that! (No Text) <hatster> [3/23 @ 21:25] (0/0)

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery <Eledhwen> [3/23 @ 20:41] (3/3)

I see more the way it is embraced... <Farawyn> [3/23 @ 22:52] (0/0)
Tolkien's use <hatster> [3/23 @ 21:28] (0/0)
I do agree in part <eldarheru (lord of the elves)> [3/23 @ 20:49] (0/0)

Maybe you can give us some examples <Entmaiden> [3/23 @ 19:53] (1/3)

examples <eldarheru (lord of the elves)> [3/23 @ 20:40] (1/2)

Very interesting <Entmaiden> [3/23 @ 21:20] (1/1)

What an interesting week you must have had... <Dame Ioreth > [3/24 @ 2:35] (0/0)

The White Rider Chapter Discussion: A few words before beginning (tomorrow) <Watson> [3/23 @ 15:49] (2/5)

Thanks, Watson - looking forward to it (No Text) <Entmaiden> [3/23 @ 19:48] (1/1)

me too (No Text) <Golfimbul> [3/24 @ 2:40] (0/0)

I have a hard time thinking of you <Curious> [3/23 @ 16:25] (1/2)

Only here :) <Watson> [3/23 @ 16:37] (1/1)

Here we start <Curious> [3/23 @ 16:39] (0/0)

Im sure this is the 500th time this has been asked but.. <Sirithdarion> [3/23 @ 7:05] (3/18)

My guess has always been... <Reverend> [3/23 @ 14:52] (3/10)

Hmm... <Ossë> [3/23 @ 15:37] (1/7)

Trees don't wear down <Calenia> [3/23 @ 16:09] (1/6)

The bark does... <Ossë> [3/23 @ 16:27] (1/5)

Hmmm? <Calenia> [3/23 @ 16:42] (1/4)

Hmm... <Ossë> [3/23 @ 17:50] (1/3)

That's <Calenia> [3/24 @ 0:02] (1/2)

Wow! That would... <Ossë> [3/24 @ 6:56] (1/1)

I would think so <Calenia> [3/24 @ 11:01] (0/0)

Sam says <Calenia> [3/23 @ 15:09] (0/0)
Although I don't see a huorn <Curious> [3/23 @ 15:05] (0/0)

If it looks like an ent, and walks like an ent <Calenia> [3/23 @ 11:09] (1/5)

Very possible. <Curious> [3/23 @ 12:27] (1/4)

I find it more probable than not. <Calenia> [3/23 @ 13:50] (1/3)

Yes but not all <Curious> [3/23 @ 14:41] (1/2)

If by that you mean <Calenia> [3/23 @ 15:21] (1/1)

I <Curious> [3/23 @ 15:40] (0/0)

Tolkien did say in a letter <Curious> [3/23 @ 8:12] (0/0)

Mythmaking and Mac Donald <Unguitian> [3/23 @ 0:44] (1/1)

Tolkien and MacDonald. <Curious> [3/23 @ 8:22] (0/0)

Tolkien's Definition of Evil : Religion and Nature. <The Silent Watcher> [3/23 @ 0:33] (6/12)

You Would'nt Happen to Be in My Class Would You? <Zimraphel> [3/24 @ 1:16] (1/1)

Heh, I don't think so. <The Silent Watcher> [3/24 @ 13:58] (0/0)

pennies, dimes, nickels, quarters <bigidiot> [3/23 @ 23:25] (0/0)
My suggestions... <gullygilly> [3/23 @ 17:08] (0/0)
Some suggestions. <Curious> [3/23 @ 8:48] (2/3)

Also <The Silent Watcher> [3/23 @ 11:51] (1/1)

If your teacher has not read it, I would <Curious> [3/23 @ 12:08] (0/0)

Don't you think... <The Silent Watcher> [3/23 @ 11:44] (0/0)

I thought it was very good.... <Golfimbul> [3/23 @ 2:32] (0/0)
essay <Unguitian> [3/23 @ 0:57] (1/2)

I'm in <The Silent Watcher> [3/23 @ 11:48] (1/1)

Oh, my! <Zimraphel> [3/24 @ 1:21] (0/0)

Bombadil vs. Treebeard <Eruandon> [3/22 @ 23:05] (6/13)

If Tom is a Maia, <Marigold Gamgee> [3/24 @ 17:33] (0/0)
I thought They were both around... <Dame Ioreth > [3/24 @ 13:26] (0/0)
Treebeard flatly states that in some dark... <Reverend> [3/23 @ 14:58] (1/7)

I noticed that, too. <Calenia> [3/23 @ 16:21] (1/6)

I think that he means that... <Reverend> [3/23 @ 16:42] (1/5)

I don't follow your logic. <Curious> [3/23 @ 18:28] (2/4)

I guess I mean that... <Reverend> [3/24 @ 0:47] (2/2)

I still don't understand. <Curious> [3/24 @ 11:05] (0/0)
There are ways <Calenia> [3/24 @ 1:08] (0/0)

That... <Ossë> [3/23 @ 18:39] (0/0)

I've always considered Bombadil to be one of the Maiar... <Bilbo's Heir> [3/23 @ 9:38] (0/0)
Here: (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [3/23 @ 8:51] (0/0)
Hmmm... <ShadowFlame> [3/22 @ 23:44] (0/0)

Treebeard: Summary <Entmaiden> [3/22 @ 14:22] (16/19)

Thank you Entmaiden! <Dame Ioreth > [3/24 @ 14:52] (0/0)
Thanks, Entmaiden! (No Text) <Morwen> [3/24 @ 9:50] (0/0)
Marvelous. <Atlas> [3/24 @ 5:04] (0/0)
Great job, Entmaiden! Thanks. (No Text) <Kimi> [3/23 @ 19:34] (0/0)
Thank you, Entmaiden! <Reverend> [3/23 @ 14:56] (0/0)
Thank you, Entmaiden! <JewelTook> [3/23 @ 14:17] (0/0)
Thanks Entmaiden (and Inferno) <Sannabella Entwife> [3/23 @ 9:49] (0/0)
Thanks Entmaiden! <Ossë> [3/23 @ 6:06] (0/0)
Great job! Thanks! (No Text) <Acathalion> [3/23 @ 2:51] (0/0)
Yes thanks, Entmaiden and Inferno, great (No Text) <Golfimbul> [3/23 @ 2:12] (0/0)
Great job, Entmaiden! <'tairalumpoheryn> [3/22 @ 22:17] (0/0)
thanks for the discussion <Lothirienne> [3/22 @ 21:07] (0/0)
Thank you -- sorry if I couldn't contribute <NZ Strider> [3/22 @ 20:31] (0/0)
thanks that was great (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [3/22 @ 17:35] (0/0)
Thank you, great job! <Curious> [3/22 @ 17:01] (0/0)
Thanks for sharing Infero's great masterpiece... <gullygilly> [3/22 @ 14:34] (2/3)

Truly astounding, and a most enjoyable finish. (No Text) <Calenia> [3/23 @ 14:09] (0/0)
Obsession with ents... <IBo> [3/22 @ 18:17] (1/1)

The above was for Entmaiden... (No Text) <IBo> [3/22 @ 18:26] (0/0)

I have a question about Galadriel's mirror... <Farawyn> [3/22 @ 10:32] (4/7)

The two reflect the two elves <Acathalion> [3/23 @ 3:51] (1/1)

Very nice. (No Text) <Calenia> [3/23 @ 13:36] (0/0)

I like the answers of Curious and Linguilindale. (No Text) <Lenwe> [3/22 @ 12:55] (1/1)

I do too, and thanks! (No Text) <Farawyn> [3/22 @ 13:34] (0/0)

My thoughts. <Curious> [3/22 @ 12:00] (1/1)

One more thing. <Curious> [3/22 @ 13:00] (0/0)

the morning may bring new counsel <Linguilindale> [3/22 @ 11:50] (0/0)

The last ship had gone? <Cintiel Taure> [3/22 @ 2:44] (4/30)

Ringbearers <Sabrinaleena> [3/24 @ 5:20] (0/0)
I believe that she <Goldilocks Took> [3/24 @ 0:46] (0/0)
legolas' ship <PhantomS> [3/23 @ 12:04] (2/3)

instead means? <hatster> [3/23 @ 17:21] (1/1)

To answer both Hatster and Cintiel <PhantomS> [3/24 @ 10:17] (0/0)

Which Raises the Question... <Cintiel Taure> [3/23 @ 16:44] (0/0)

Arwen's "ticket"... <Silverlode> [3/22 @ 7:16] (1/23)

And even that... <Watson> [3/22 @ 10:23] (2/22)

So basically, ... <Darkstone> [3/22 @ 19:30] (1/1)

Sounds like it to me <Calenia> [3/23 @ 0:14] (0/0)

except <hatster> [3/22 @ 12:14] (2/19)

I don't believe... <Watson> [3/22 @ 13:24] (2/3)

Oh now, there are plenty <NZ Strider> [3/22 @ 20:40] (1/1)

There are, but <Watson> [3/23 @ 0:34] (0/0)

Sacred ground <hatster> [3/22 @ 16:04] (0/0)

But, a token <Calenia> [3/22 @ 12:34] (1/14)

And he is a ring bearer... <gullygilly> [3/22 @ 13:14] (1/13)

Yes, they have all <Calenia> [3/22 @ 13:26] (2/12)

"Just as Isildur's Heir <IBo> [3/23 @ 14:27] (1/6)

I was referring to Aragorn's <Calenia> [3/23 @ 15:15] (1/5)

I see; <IBo> [3/24 @ 3:39] (2/4)

This is maybe <IBo> [3/24 @ 15:30] (0/0)
Yes and no <Calenia> [3/24 @ 10:51] (1/2)

This is maybe <IBo> [3/24 @ 16:58] (1/1)

Lewis <Calenia> [3/24 @ 23:46] (0/0)

and they weren't given... <gullygilly> [3/22 @ 13:38] (1/4)

Right - hmmmmmmm <Calenia> [3/22 @ 18:45] (1/3)

I don't think space was the issue ; ) (No Text) <gullygilly> [3/22 @ 20:15] (1/2)

Are <Calenia> [3/22 @ 22:28] (1/1)

Ha ha ha <gullygilly> [3/22 @ 22:36] (0/0)

The Theme Of Silmarillion <Drunkentoad> [3/21 @ 22:30] (4/7)

danger of avarice, i'd say <old_toby> [3/22 @ 18:55] (2/2)

The same theme runs through LotR. <Curious> [3/23 @ 11:32] (0/0)
THANK YOU SIR! <Drunkentoad> [3/22 @ 22:11] (0/0)

The Music of the Ainur <Lenwe> [3/22 @ 12:49] (0/0)
The Oath of Feanor... <Reverend> [3/22 @ 0:36] (0/0)
which theme: number 3? <Linguilindale> [3/21 @ 23:21] (1/1)

number 3 please <Drunkentoad> [3/22 @ 0:07] (0/0)

Feanor <Laitaine> [3/21 @ 19:18] (9/11)

Fëanor... <Reddevil> [3/24 @ 7:27] (0/0)
Feanor is... <beren_boy> [3/23 @ 19:38] (0/0)
The consequences of his actions brought tremendous suffering for many... <Bilbo's Heir> [3/23 @ 9:29] (0/0)
Feanor greatest elf that ever lived... <Amneth> [3/23 @ 3:33] (0/0)
as much as I like him <Arador> [3/23 @ 2:44] (0/0)
he seems portrayed as above... <old_toby> [3/22 @ 19:22] (1/1)

Yes, He does not treat others with the respect he demands (No Text) <Lenwe> [3/22 @ 20:26] (0/0)

What a Hothead! <Bilbo's Heir> [3/22 @ 13:02] (0/0)
he seems a bit above my likes and dislikes, so to speak <Linguilindale> [3/22 @ 10:45] (0/0)
Why do you ask? <Reverend> [3/21 @ 22:11] (1/1)

Dissent among Valar <Lenwe> [3/22 @ 13:21] (0/0)

Curiosity... <GollumsDentist> [3/21 @ 17:04] (7/8)

Smaug was not the last dragon <Kimi> [3/23 @ 18:41] (1/1)

Oh. you're right! <Calenia> [3/24 @ 13:15] (0/0)

The Nine don't ride dragons <Calenia> [3/23 @ 11:17] (0/0)
Nazgul's steeds <Lenwe> [3/22 @ 13:29] (0/0)
There is more about dragons in general... <SunnyJim> [3/21 @ 20:50] (0/0)
Smaug's mentioned in the Appendices <Golfimbul> [3/21 @ 19:57] (0/0)
Unfinished Tales <drogo_drogo> [3/21 @ 17:38] (0/0)
The Nazgul rode on Fell Beasts. . . <WhiteAslan> [3/21 @ 17:07] (0/0)

Treebeard: #21 Open discussion <Entmaiden> [3/21 @ 15:25] (2/4)

quick note on Quickbeam <drogo_drogo> [3/21 @ 17:46] (1/2)

yes, because... <gullygilly> [3/21 @ 20:49] (1/1)

Or perhaps as well... <Atlas> [3/24 @ 4:58] (0/0)

Two quick points, <Curious> [3/21 @ 17:14] (0/0)

Treebeard: #20 Night Lies over Isengard <Entmaiden> [3/21 @ 15:24] (5/5)

"No one is told what would have happened..." <Atlas> [3/24 @ 4:53] (0/0)
great questions <gullygilly> [3/21 @ 20:46] (0/0)
It's all a big chain of events, really, and... <Metal Gold Knight> [3/21 @ 18:00] (0/0)
some answers <drogo_drogo> [3/21 @ 17:29] (0/0)
If the Ents had not <Princess of Geekland> [3/21 @ 15:31] (0/0)

Treebeard: #19 Entmoot Rules of Order <Entmaiden> [3/21 @ 15:23] (3/4)

Not pure consensus. <Atlas> [3/24 @ 4:38] (0/0)
I'm strongly reminded of <Kimi> [3/23 @ 18:10] (0/0)
Consensus,,, <Golfimbul> [3/21 @ 19:48] (1/1)

Agreed... <gullygilly> [3/21 @ 20:10] (0/0)

Treebeard: #18 Entish Opera <Entmaiden> [3/21 @ 15:20] (5/12)

Not music. <Atlas> [3/24 @ 4:32] (0/0)
Nice! music of creation vs music of the history of .. <hatster> [3/22 @ 7:51] (0/0)
I am more reminded of <Calenia> [3/21 @ 23:39] (1/2)

Vaughn WIlliams <Dame Ioreth > [3/24 @ 2:47] (1/1)

Oh, yes, or the wind in a forest <Calenia> [3/24 @ 10:42] (0/0)

Entmoot hoop-la <gullygilly> [3/21 @ 19:55] (0/0)
music <drogo_drogo> [3/21 @ 15:52] (2/5)

You're right about Wagner... <gullygilly> [3/21 @ 19:56] (1/3)

Wagner and Ent music... yes this is going somewhere <drogo_drogo> [3/21 @ 20:34] (1/2)

yes, and like the music of the Ainur... <gullygilly> [3/21 @ 21:01] (1/1)

at least they are in tune with Eru's music more than others (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [3/22 @ 8:42] (0/0)

I like that analogy! <Dame Ioreth > [3/21 @ 16:08] (0/0)

East <Ulmo89> [3/21 @ 14:50] (3/3)

not much, dude <PhantomS> [3/23 @ 12:10] (0/0)
but there's no accounting for East and West, as we say in Bree. (No Text) <Linguilindale> [3/22 @ 13:34] (0/0)
Rhûn IS... <Ossë> [3/21 @ 22:06] (0/0)

Breaking of the world after the War of Wrath <Bar-Calion> [3/21 @ 12:24] (2/2)

They were helped out... <PhantomS> [3/23 @ 12:16] (0/0)
Basically, they all had to flee. <Princess of Geekland> [3/21 @ 12:56] (0/0)

About trees becoming "entish" <Calenia> [3/21 @ 12:19] (4/5)

Thanks, you two <Calenia> [3/24 @ 10:44] (0/0)
Hum. <Atlas> [3/24 @ 4:22] (0/0)
I don't think... <Ossë> [3/21 @ 22:13] (0/0)
There's an active thread in the <Princess of Geekland> [3/21 @ 12:57] (1/1)

Which one is that? (No Text) <Calenia> [3/21 @ 23:09] (0/0)

Chaucer's influence on Tolkien <Incubus> [3/21 @ 12:12] (1/2)

hmmm <drogo_drogo> [3/21 @ 15:47] (1/1)

Yes but... <Incubus> [3/21 @ 21:48] (0/0)

Treebeard: #17 The Other Ents <Entmaiden> [3/21 @ 10:31] (5/6)

ent multiplication <gullygilly> [3/21 @ 20:04] (0/0)
Entish generations <Morwen> [3/21 @ 12:34] (0/0)
Generations, etc. <Calenia> [3/21 @ 11:35] (1/1)

Well said. (No Text) <Atlas> [3/24 @ 4:16] (0/0)

plants,plants! <PhantomS> [3/21 @ 11:13] (0/0)
maybe there was more than one of each type <Lothirienne> [3/21 @ 11:10] (0/0)

Treebeard: #16 On to Entmoot <Entmaiden> [3/21 @ 10:24] (11/16)

I still like "creak". <Atlas> [3/24 @ 4:10] (0/0)
Sorry, its still a 'moot' of Ents. (No Text) <Reverend> [3/21 @ 22:13] (0/0)
A splinter of ents... <gullygilly> [3/21 @ 19:35] (1/1)

I agree... <Golfimbul> [3/21 @ 19:51] (0/0)

A hedge of Ents... <Dame Ioreth > [3/21 @ 14:08] (0/0)
A stand of Ents? <JewelTook> [3/21 @ 14:08] (0/0)
A Hoom of Ents? <Seillib> [3/21 @ 12:24] (0/0)
A tangle of Ents? <Morwen> [3/21 @ 12:17] (0/0)
A raft of Ents? <Ossë> [3/21 @ 11:36] (1/2)

A cord of Ents? ;-> (No Text) <Calenia> [3/21 @ 12:51] (1/1)

ha ha ha.... (No Text) <gullygilly> [3/21 @ 19:35] (0/0)

You mean, <Calenia> [3/21 @ 11:19] (0/0)
a grove of Ents? <Lothirienne> [3/21 @ 11:12] (1/1)

Or copse (No Text) <Golfimbul> [3/21 @ 12:50] (0/0)

Parliamentary procedure <drogo_drogo> [3/21 @ 10:44] (1/1)

Treebeard's call... <Golfimbul> [3/21 @ 12:47] (0/0)

The Union <Koi Langrisser> [3/20 @ 23:20] (5/5)

Appreciated <Koi Langrisser> [3/21 @ 15:31] (0/0)
Here you go: (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [3/21 @ 12:03] (0/0)
Bad title choice really (I blame Rayner for it) <drogo_drogo> [3/21 @ 10:37] (0/0)
Extracts from the 'Letters' and my own point <Galathien> [3/21 @ 8:12] (0/0)
Both, neither, and more <Watson> [3/20 @ 23:49] (0/0)

About Tolkien <Groovicles> [3/20 @ 22:08] (7/9)

It's part of the nature of this world. <Bilbo's Heir> [3/22 @ 15:53] (0/0)
Well, I don't know if LotR is THAT sad. <Curious> [3/21 @ 12:13] (0/0)
Catholicism <Laitaine> [3/21 @ 12:04] (1/1)

He found.... <Golfimbul> [3/21 @ 12:43] (0/0)

Tolkien was a naturally optimistic person. <Nimrodel > [3/21 @ 10:21] (0/0)
hm <Jocko Drakdödare®> [3/21 @ 9:09] (0/0)
Sam is happy!! <Farawyn> [3/20 @ 22:34] (0/0)
His own life <infidel> [3/20 @ 22:30] (1/1)

Quite cheerful <IBo> [3/21 @ 9:08] (0/0)

Looking for a "family tree" [help!] <stickrust> [3/20 @ 21:29] (1/2)

Appendecies <Brown Radagast> [3/20 @ 21:54] (1/1)

Try the Silmarillion appendices <Vardaelbereth> [3/22 @ 18:39] (0/0)

Alatar and Pallando <fish> [3/20 @ 21:14] (4/7)

Their direction <PhantomS> [3/21 @ 8:45] (0/0)
I believe... <Yncanes> [3/21 @ 0:57] (0/0)
In the HoME books... <Watson> [3/20 @ 21:51] (1/3)

Tokien says in this passage <A man> [3/21 @ 15:42] (1/2)

There are many things... <Watson> [3/22 @ 1:03] (1/1)

Tolkien's notes are contradictory <Bonomir> [3/22 @ 17:57] (0/0)

Okay... <Nahar> [3/20 @ 21:20] (0/0)

Treebeard: #15 The Entwives <Entmaiden> [3/20 @ 12:52] (12/34)

Possible survival of the Entwives. <Golfimbul> [3/21 @ 12:31] (1/3)

The road that leads to the West <Calenia> [3/21 @ 13:03] (1/2)

Or...(UUT) <Ossë> [3/21 @ 13:28] (1/1)

Everyone knows <Calenia> [3/21 @ 23:01] (0/0)

Strong feelings on the porcine. <Atlas> [3/21 @ 5:20] (2/5)

I think I need to clarify... <Dame Ioreth > [3/21 @ 16:35] (1/1)

I didn't mean <Atlas> [3/24 @ 3:56] (0/0)

Good points. <Calenia> [3/21 @ 12:07] (1/2)

This is fascinating, and I <Princess of Geekland> [3/21 @ 14:05] (1/1)

I didn' t mean to suggest <Calenia> [3/21 @ 22:57] (0/0)

My thoughts and theory... <Brown Radagast> [3/20 @ 21:53] (0/0)
As I said below, I do think <Kimi> [3/20 @ 21:25] (0/0)
Ent <gullygilly> [3/20 @ 20:57] (1/5)

Corn can have a broader meaning <Kimi> [3/20 @ 21:13] (2/4)

In British English "maize" = North American corn (zea mays) <Blue Wizard> [3/21 @ 11:08] (2/2)

thank you... <gullygilly> [3/21 @ 19:27] (0/0)
Thanks..as an American.... <Golfimbul> [3/21 @ 12:33] (0/0)

Also in the KJV of the Bible. (No Text) <Calenia> [3/20 @ 22:53] (0/0)

My thoughts... <Dame Ioreth > [3/20 @ 17:05] (0/0)
Ents are from Mars, Entwives are from Venus? <Morwen> [3/20 @ 16:40] (0/0)
answers <drogo_drogo> [3/20 @ 16:30] (0/0)
Some thoughts... <NZ Strider> [3/20 @ 15:05] (1/1)

*hands NZStrider twelve-foot pole* (No Text) <Draupne> [3/21 @ 4:51] (0/0)

Its made pretty clear what happened to the EntWives. <kbdiggity> [3/20 @ 14:02] (2/8)

(tears!) <Linguilindale> [3/20 @ 18:37] (1/1)

No, sorry. <Calenia> [3/21 @ 0:57] (0/0)

I still think... <Jamesia> [3/20 @ 14:49] (2/5)

Shhhhhhhhhh! <Calenia> [3/21 @ 0:58] (0/0)
buckland <Linguilindale> [3/21 @ 0:51] (1/3)

I think Calenia was joking but, there's the <hatster> [3/21 @ 7:50] (2/2)

I was rereading the <Princess of Geekland> [3/21 @ 13:04] (0/0)
eat earth! dig deep! drink water! go to sleep! <Linguilindale> [3/21 @ 12:10] (0/0)

great questions <Golfimbul> [3/20 @ 13:31] (0/0)
Some answers <Calenia> [3/20 @ 13:26] (0/0)

Help with quote location <StormCrowTheGrey> [3/20 @ 12:00] (1/1)

It's in Unfinished Tales <Ossë> [3/20 @ 12:08] (0/0)

Treebeard: #14 Half-Orcs <Entmaiden> [3/20 @ 7:44] (6/16)

My thoughts. <Curious> [3/20 @ 12:25] (1/1)

Curious, this is wonderful - thanks! (No Text) <Entmaiden> [3/21 @ 9:57] (0/0)

What I want to know <Calenia> [3/20 @ 12:02] (0/0)
breeding urakhai <Lothirienne> [3/20 @ 12:00] (0/0)
Building a "better" orc <Matthew/Ugluk> [3/20 @ 11:34] (2/9)

I'll settle for agreeing with this, adding only one note, <NZ Strider> [3/20 @ 15:41] (0/0)
Makes you wonder <Calenia> [3/20 @ 12:13] (3/7)

I must disagree. <Curious> [3/20 @ 15:13] (1/1)

It makes me wonder, anyway. (No Text) <Calenia> [3/20 @ 22:47] (0/0)

Yes, no wonder <IBo> [3/20 @ 15:08] (0/0)
Agree with both of you. <Morwen> [3/20 @ 14:48] (1/3)

We don't know, of course, but <Calenia> [3/20 @ 22:52] (1/2)

Not to mention... <JewelTook> [3/21 @ 10:13] (1/1)

Good point. <Calenia> [3/21 @ 11:09] (0/0)

to post and run on this... <drogo_drogo> [3/20 @ 10:07] (0/0)
on the third question <hatster> [3/20 @ 8:10] (0/0)

Treebeard: #13 More News <Entmaiden> [3/20 @ 7:43] (7/8)

Neat answers....I think <Princess of Geekland> [3/21 @ 13:18] (0/0)
A pair of straws on the camel's back. <Atlas> [3/21 @ 4:22] (0/0)
My thoughts. <Curious> [3/20 @ 12:51] (0/0)
Fangorn daily news <Calenia> [3/20 @ 11:45] (0/0)
Gandalf didn't say much <Merryk> [3/20 @ 11:37] (0/0)
Debriefing the Hobbits <Morwen> [3/20 @ 10:46] (0/0)
some answers <drogo_drogo> [3/20 @ 9:56] (1/1)

Tiny (relevant) movie note <erather> [3/20 @ 17:11] (0/0)

the significance of number nine <Arador> [3/20 @ 1:26] (7/16)

There was... <beren_boy> [3/23 @ 19:04] (1/1)

Here it is... (No Text - Link Inside) <beren_boy> [3/23 @ 21:53] (0/0)

I've posted this information... <gullygilly> [3/20 @ 6:16] (2/3)

Yep - and I didn't get to thank you that time <Galathien> [3/21 @ 8:20] (1/1)

you're very welcome! (No Text) <gullygilly> [3/21 @ 19:29] (0/0)

And the Chinese method of showing respect <Calenia> [3/21 @ 1:19] (0/0)

I don't know of any letters discussing <Curious> [3/20 @ 6:07] (1/1)

Fellowship number <zoink> [3/20 @ 20:43] (0/0)

umm.. <Arador> [3/20 @ 3:46] (0/0)
I posted this a (long) while ago on main... <elfwing_angel> [3/20 @ 2:43] (2/2)

There are tons more to add ... <SunnyJim> [3/20 @ 13:42] (0/0)
The Fellowship was 8 <Golfimbul> [3/20 @ 9:55] (0/0)

2 ideas <Golfimbul> [3/20 @ 2:04] (1/1)

Enneagram <Lenwe> [3/21 @ 3:24] (0/0)

Three, I understand... <hot water nobility> [3/20 @ 1:58] (1/1)

Goes with my post above... <gullygilly> [3/20 @ 6:20] (0/0)

Treebeard: #12 Dinner Party at Treebeard's <Entmaiden> [3/19 @ 22:36] (3/5)

Entish feng shui and liquid lunch <drogo_drogo> [3/20 @ 9:38] (1/1)

Trees grow all their lives <Calenia> [3/20 @ 11:53] (0/0)

Home sweet home <gullygilly> [3/20 @ 6:11] (1/1)

Is there significance in the names <Merryk> [3/20 @ 15:14] (0/0)

*Wilfully ignoring task as set* <Kimi> [3/20 @ 2:50] (0/0)

This has probably been asked a few times... <Farawyn> [3/19 @ 22:36] (2/6)

In "The Hobbit" <Nimrodel > [3/20 @ 10:15] (1/2)

"Orc" was also used in "The Hobbit"... <Golfimbul> [3/20 @ 10:22] (1/1)

''Orc'' was used in the name of the sword... <Auren> [3/20 @ 11:48] (0/0)

As far as I understand it... <Happy Numenorean> [3/19 @ 23:18] (1/2)

I don't think Tolkien.... <Golfimbul> [3/20 @ 2:27] (1/1)

Thanks! I will check out that link. <Farawyn> [3/20 @ 12:03] (0/0)

A more serious question... <Rohwen> [3/19 @ 21:08] (8/13)

One more thing... <SunnyJim> [3/20 @ 13:50] (0/0)
another link and some ideas <drogo_drogo> [3/20 @ 9:19] (0/0)
An excellent introductory guide to Anglo-Saxon is <NZ Strider> [3/19 @ 23:21] (1/1)

Thanks- sounds great- I'm going to look for this one. (No Text) <Rohwen> [3/20 @ 8:39] (0/0)

The language of Rohan IS Old English . . . <Pukel-man> [3/19 @ 22:19] (1/3)

True...minor nitpick <Ostadan> [3/20 @ 12:07] (2/2)

Understood; I was speaking practically. ;-) (No Text) <Pukel-man> [3/20 @ 16:14] (0/0)
Ah, but one good nitpick deserves another! <NZ Strider> [3/20 @ 14:23] (0/0)

Oh, and Old English or Anglo-Saxon <Curious> [3/19 @ 21:24] (0/0)
Finally, hang around this board for a while. <Curious> [3/19 @ 21:20] (0/0)
Also this: (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [3/19 @ 21:19] (1/1)

Thanks! This link will keep me busy for awhile. (No Text) <Rohwen> [3/19 @ 22:14] (0/0)

Check this out: (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [3/19 @ 21:14] (0/0)

Treebeard: #11 The Old Lists <Entmaiden> [3/19 @ 13:16] (10/22)

"Man the mortal, master of horses." - a stroke of genius <David Bune> [3/20 @ 0:36] (2/5)

Snicker....Dude... <aragonvaar> [3/23 @ 2:31] (0/0)
the meaning of 'master' <PhantomS> [3/20 @ 8:48] (1/3)

Horses <IBo> [3/21 @ 5:19] (1/2)

thanks for agreeing, and... <PhantomS> [3/21 @ 8:51] (1/1)

I'm not sure we really disagree... <IBo> [3/22 @ 13:43] (0/0)

These sound like... <JewelTook> [3/19 @ 18:52] (1/1)

That's a great way to look at this! <Entmaiden> [3/19 @ 23:07] (0/0)

A few answers <Charlie> [3/19 @ 16:56] (0/0)
The lists <nerdanel50> [3/19 @ 16:47] (0/0)
Oh, one more thing about these lists as poetry: <NZ Strider> [3/19 @ 15:41] (1/1)

thank you... <gullygilly> [3/19 @ 18:29] (0/0)

I love those old lists! <NZ Strider> [3/19 @ 15:11] (2/3)

#2 good too <drogo_drogo> [3/19 @ 20:22] (1/1)

No "Ministry of Lists" in ME <Calenia> [3/20 @ 12:33] (0/0)

Agree with your # 1 and 3... <gullygilly> [3/19 @ 19:01] (0/0)

some answers <drogo_drogo> [3/19 @ 14:29] (0/0)
Where else do small furry things belong? <Reverend> [3/19 @ 14:21] (1/1)

nice analogy with the hobbits <drogo_drogo> [3/19 @ 14:32] (0/0)

Shaper, Dreamflower, Feral <Darkstone> [3/19 @ 13:48] (1/1)

The elves and their language <Dame Ioreth > [3/19 @ 14:20] (0/0)

My thoughts... <Ossë> [3/19 @ 13:32] (0/0)

Treebeard: #10 Cousins from the North <Entmaiden> [3/19 @ 13:14] (9/10)

re #3 and #5 <Princess of Geekland> [3/21 @ 13:32] (0/0)
C.S. Treebeard? <Atlas> [3/21 @ 3:36] (0/0)
On Fangorn and Lórien <Kiskadee> [3/19 @ 20:17] (0/0)
Hm, hoom...my answers <gullygilly> [3/19 @ 19:41] (0/0)
About #3: <JewelTook> [3/19 @ 19:00] (1/1)

LOL! can you just hear Treebeard <Entmaiden> [3/19 @ 22:34] (0/0)

Dreamflower eaters? <Darkstone> [3/19 @ 15:44] (0/0)
I'd like to know.... <Reverend> [3/19 @ 14:18] (0/0)
here's some tentative answers <drogo_drogo> [3/19 @ 14:13] (0/0)
Garden vs forest... <Dame Ioreth > [3/19 @ 14:11] (0/0)

When Sauruman was killed... <Turin00> [3/19 @ 0:55] (6/19)

the prime evil he was looking too <Signal 9> [3/19 @ 18:28] (0/0)
He got his chance in The Voice Of Saruman <Reddevil> [3/19 @ 9:11] (0/0)
eleventh hour plea for mercy <drogo_drogo> [3/19 @ 8:46] (0/0)
Poor Saruman :-( <Ossë> [3/19 @ 7:11] (2/13)

I don't think he forgot the West <Moriel> [3/19 @ 20:40] (0/0)
Here we go again... <IBo> [3/19 @ 9:59] (2/11)

It's <Ossë> [3/19 @ 13:10] (2/5)

TYVM (No Text) <IBo> [3/19 @ 15:36] (0/0)
and what does UUT stand for (while were talking about acronymns)? (No Text) <Laitaine> [3/19 @ 14:14] (1/3)

UUT is <Ossë> [3/19 @ 15:14] (1/2)

Reverend has the copyright <Curious> [3/19 @ 15:39] (1/1)

If I had... <Reverend> [3/19 @ 16:48] (0/0)

"If My Hubris Offends" (No Text) <Reverend> [3/19 @ 12:09] (1/4)

Thank you, too! (No Text) <IBo> [3/19 @ 15:38] (1/3)

That's a lie. <Reverend> [3/19 @ 16:43] (1/2)

"I May Have <Curious> [3/19 @ 17:59] (1/1)

Keep your ottoman to your self... <Princess of Geekland> [3/19 @ 19:22] (0/0)

West was 'home'... <Reverend> [3/19 @ 1:51] (0/0)
ummmm. <kbdiggity> [3/19 @ 1:16] (0/0)

Tolkien's Ring by David Day <JessLynn> [3/19 @ 0:30] (2/7)

Author of the Century <ElanorG> [3/19 @ 13:17] (1/1)

I second that recommendation <drogo_drogo> [3/19 @ 14:36] (0/0)

David Day does not have the best <Curious> [3/19 @ 8:21] (1/4)

What is the problem? <JessLynn> [3/19 @ 14:19] (1/3)

Read all about him <Curious> [3/19 @ 14:59] (1/2)

Thanks <JessLynn> [3/19 @ 17:19] (1/1)

Well, <Curious> [3/19 @ 18:02] (0/0)

Treebeard: *9 Hey, here's Tom! <Entmaiden> [3/18 @ 23:47] (7/20)

I'm going to take Tom's side here. <Arod the Swift> [3/19 @ 13:41] (1/2)

Treebeard and the Ring <Darkstone> [3/19 @ 15:22] (1/1)

Great question, Darkstone! <Entmaiden> [3/21 @ 9:52] (0/0)

Bombadil as UN peacekeeper <Darkstone> [3/19 @ 10:41] (1/3)

he's interefering <PhantomS> [3/19 @ 11:28] (1/2)

Bombadil does... <Darkstone> [3/19 @ 15:29] (1/1)

Maggott is his neighbour <PhantomS> [3/20 @ 8:51] (0/0)

wow, interesting passage! <Froda> [3/19 @ 9:16] (0/0)
Keeping an enigma <Acathalion> [3/19 @ 5:19] (1/1)

Hey, good to see you again, Acathalion! (No Text) <NZ Strider> [3/20 @ 15:29] (0/0)

I'm glad you raised this. <NZ Strider> [3/19 @ 4:49] (0/0)
hmm, <drogo_drogo> [3/19 @ 0:34] (1/7)