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Thanks, Atlas! Great job! (No Text) <Acathalion> [4/16 @ 13:01] (0/0)
Nicely done and much appreciated (No Text) <Merryk> [4/15 @ 23:06] (0/0)
yes thanks from the new guy in class (No Text) <wajeff> [4/15 @ 21:46] (0/0)
Thank you, Atlas (No Text) <JewelTook> [4/15 @ 16:35] (0/0)
Thanks! (No Text) <nerdanel50> [4/15 @ 14:41] (0/0)
Yes, thank you! <Altaira> [4/15 @ 13:09] (0/0)
Thank you, Atlas! <Morwen> [4/15 @ 11:36] (0/0)
Me too! (No Text) <Golfimbul> [4/15 @ 11:27] (0/0)
Yes, thanks <gullygilly> [4/15 @ 10:07] (0/0)
Yes, thanks Atlas <Oss�> [4/15 @ 9:31] (0/0)
Amen (No Text) <Reverend> [4/15 @ 9:01] (0/0)

Helm's Deep: what I love about this chapter. <Curious> [4/15 @ 8:48] (6/30)

thoughts <rangers rule> [4/16 @ 10:55] (1/6)

Hmm. <Curious> [4/16 @ 11:38] (1/5)

Testy, testy <rangers rule> [4/16 @ 14:20] (1/4)

I took no offense. <Curious> [4/16 @ 15:09] (1/3)

Sorry <rangers rule> [4/16 @ 18:32] (1/2)

No. <Curious> [4/16 @ 22:18] (1/1)

thanks (No Text) <rangers rule> [4/17 @ 10:04] (0/0)

One of my favorites too, Curious. <JewelTook> [4/15 @ 13:11] (0/0)
holes but there's a lot to make us overlook them <drogo_drogo> [4/15 @ 12:37] (0/0)
Actually, the inconsistencies add realism <Matthew/Ugluk> [4/15 @ 10:12] (2/10)

Excellent point... <gullygilly> [4/15 @ 17:28] (0/0)
Realism is a funny thing. <Curious> [4/15 @ 10:22] (2/8)

love it! <Princess of Geekland> [4/15 @ 12:50] (0/0)
realism <notlost> [4/15 @ 12:12] (1/6)

I did say more or less <Curious> [4/15 @ 14:50] (3/5)

I'm with JewelTook. <Atlas> [4/17 @ 7:23] (0/0)
Psst, Curious <JewelTook> [4/15 @ 18:11] (0/0)
giving up <notlost> [4/15 @ 17:51] (1/2)

I'm glad you both like landscape... <gullygilly> [4/15 @ 18:12] (1/1)

I'm really looking forward to it-- <notlost> [4/16 @ 23:32] (0/0)

Excellent, Curious! And if I may... <Oss�> [4/15 @ 9:25] (1/2)

Hmm. <Curious> [4/15 @ 10:17] (1/1)

Also...Gimli speaks his mind. <gullygilly> [4/15 @ 17:22] (0/0)

Geez, why not just scan and post the whole chapter? <Reverend> [4/15 @ 9:10] (1/6)

No scanner involved. <Curious> [4/15 @ 10:09] (1/5)

I guessed that from lines like... <Suni> [4/15 @ 16:03] (1/4)

Spellcheck has its limitations! <Curious> [4/15 @ 16:56] (1/3)

I suppose you deserve... <Oss�> [4/15 @ 17:15] (1/2)

You realize, <Curious> [4/15 @ 17:18] (1/1)

Er... Still <Oss�> [4/15 @ 17:28] (0/0)

Wars after Sauron <patric44> [4/15 @ 4:11] (1/1)

not really <PhantomS> [4/15 @ 7:50] (0/0)

JK Rowling and Tolkien <Lady Aredhel 333> [4/15 @ 0:09] (7/19)

They both draw from the same sources... <Nimrodel > [4/15 @ 10:26] (1/2)

just wait untel they do an Arthurian Movie <hiragi-chan> [4/16 @ 22:48] (1/1)

I love this part....these kinds <Princess of Geekland> [4/17 @ 9:03] (0/0)

Far more Hughes than Tolkien. <Darkstone> [4/15 @ 10:20] (3/4)

No, no, the Flashman role... <Reverend> [4/16 @ 14:56] (0/0)
"Very well, then! Let's roast him!" <Dryhten> [4/15 @ 15:29] (0/0)
yes, the school novel tradition along with the fantasy tradition <drogo_drogo> [4/15 @ 12:57] (1/1)

No, no! Saruman is the headmaster. <Curious> [4/16 @ 15:21] (0/0)

There are some differences too <Entwife Oak> [4/15 @ 9:37] (2/2)

Actually, she didn't <Dryhten> [4/15 @ 15:33] (0/0)
No need to choose... <Golfimbul> [4/15 @ 11:21] (0/0)

quick thoughts <drogo_drogo> [4/15 @ 7:58] (1/1)

I disagree <Dryhten> [4/15 @ 15:44] (0/0)

Yes. There's also the tree at <Lady of Dor-lomin> [4/15 @ 2:40] (1/1)

The Womping Willow (No Text) <Dimmacil> [4/15 @ 9:01] (0/0)

Obviously there are simlarities, but you could also say... <Varda Elentari> [4/15 @ 2:31] (2/2)

Hear, Hear! <Mallothwen> [4/15 @ 15:57] (0/0)
There are also <Aragorn_Elessar> [4/15 @ 5:06] (0/0)

Yes.... <Golfimbul> [4/15 @ 1:22] (0/0)

A humble request for some pronunciation clarification . . . <Pukel-man> [4/14 @ 23:27] (2/15)

From the man himself <Kimi> [4/15 @ 2:09] (2/3)

Is the accent on the first or second syllable? <Bree Baggins> [4/16 @ 14:22] (1/1)

In which word? (No Text) <Kimi> [4/16 @ 16:03] (0/0)

Many thanks, Kimi. (No Text) <Varda Elentari> [4/15 @ 2:24] (0/0)

pretty sure... <Lady Aredhel 333> [4/14 @ 23:32] (1/10)

Yes, and also... <Nimrodel > [4/14 @ 23:33] (1/9)

Thanks, you see . . . <Pukel-man> [4/14 @ 23:36] (1/8)

*Does a little dance* <Varda Elentari> [4/14 @ 23:39] (1/7)

Lady A. doesn't know everything! <Lady Aredhel 333> [4/14 @ 23:44] (3/6)

I may be wrong also but, <Tam Lin Tolnuin> [4/15 @ 0:33] (0/0)
I may be wrong, but <Princess of Geekland> [4/14 @ 23:53] (1/1)

Thought so <Lady Aredhel 333> [4/14 @ 23:55] (0/0)

Amateur Pronunciation Hour continues . . . <Pukel-man> [4/14 @ 23:52] (2/2)

Yup I do realize that <Lady Aredhel 333> [4/14 @ 23:58] (0/0)
Why should now be any different? (No Text) <Princess of Geekland> [4/14 @ 23:54] (0/0)

Prophesy or Fate <kodax> [4/14 @ 21:48] (4/15)

Glorfindel is one of the Noldor <PhantomS> [4/15 @ 8:13] (0/0)
They simply tell the future in Tolkien's world. <Curious> [4/15 @ 7:57] (0/0)
Interesting thought. I would ask Curious or Reverend. (No Text) <Arod the Swift> [4/14 @ 23:23] (0/0)
I always thought that that particular prophecy meant. . . <WhiteAslan> [4/14 @ 22:33] (1/11)

right, but what did it mean <Princess of Geekland> [4/14 @ 23:20] (1/10)

*whoosh* Right over my head. I have no idea what you're talking about. (No Text) <WhiteAslan> [4/14 @ 23:23] (1/9)

Princess thinks, take two. <Princess of Geekland> [4/14 @ 23:57] (2/8)

In Tolkien's world <Curious> [4/15 @ 7:48] (0/0)
It becomes a self fulfilling prophecy <gullygilly> [4/15 @ 4:38] (2/6)

fate and a bit o' Macbeth <drogo_drogo> [4/15 @ 7:47] (1/2)

Eru does see all ends. But <Curious> [4/15 @ 7:52] (1/1)

aye, there's the rub... <drogo_drogo> [4/15 @ 12:43] (0/0)

Saruman lies. <Curious> [4/15 @ 7:28] (1/2)

Well, I think part of why he can't stay... <gullygilly> [4/15 @ 15:00] (1/1)

Nah. <Curious> [4/15 @ 17:05] (0/0)

chapter question <drogo_drogo> [4/14 @ 19:39] (2/7)

Here's the site for the calendar (No Text - Link Inside) <Entmaiden> [4/14 @ 22:49] (0/0)
Checked the calendar... <gullygilly> [4/14 @ 20:21] (2/5)

Last I heard <Inferno> [4/14 @ 20:28] (3/3)

The Shieldmaiden cometh! <Aerlinn> [4/15 @ 1:54] (0/0)
Many thanks for the info (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [4/14 @ 20:38] (0/0)
Thank you... <gullygilly> [4/14 @ 20:32] (0/0)

Thanks, I'm newbie enough not to know there's a calendar :) (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [4/14 @ 20:25] (0/0)

Gandalf, the ring-bearer <menewbie> [4/14 @ 15:11] (1/2)

Herein lies a quote... <Oss�> [4/14 @ 15:18] (1/1)

Thank you! <menewbie> [4/14 @ 15:40] (0/0)

a question of the shire calendar <FantasyFan> [4/14 @ 14:23] (0/0)

Alternate Galadriels <Princess of Geekland> [4/14 @ 12:01] (5/15)

I love the idea that she FOUGHT at Alqualonde <Kyriel> [4/15 @ 13:58] (2/2)

Yeah! She had some great bits <Princess of Geekland> [4/15 @ 16:59] (0/0)
Have you heard of Haleth? (No Text) <Reverend> [4/15 @ 16:57] (0/0)

OK. That settles it. I've got to read UT. (No Text) <FaramirFan> [4/14 @ 23:25] (1/1)

You'll love it. <Princess of Geekland> [4/14 @ 23:58] (0/0)

What a great question... <gullygilly> [4/14 @ 21:06] (0/0)
my preferences <PhantomS> [4/14 @ 13:06] (0/0)
I agree with Reverend on this one. <Curious> [4/14 @ 12:19] (2/7)

I not only agree with me on this... <Reverend> [4/14 @ 13:31] (2/3)

LOL! <FantasyFan> [4/14 @ 14:33] (0/0)
Fascinating. <Princess of Geekland> [4/14 @ 13:41] (1/1)

i especially love them ... <niennas_tears> [4/14 @ 14:14] (0/0)

yes, I agree Tolkien should have kept Celeborn out of Aman <drogo_drogo> [4/14 @ 12:37] (1/2)

On second thought, <Curious> [4/14 @ 13:03] (1/1)

I always forgot them.. well Glorfindel shouldn't have come back to ME anyway :-) (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [4/14 @ 13:08] (0/0)

Strictly...what could have been <PhantomS> [4/14 @ 11:34] (4/4)

I was going... <Oss�> [4/15 @ 18:51] (0/0)
Ummmm...Can I take a crack at it? <Dame Ioreth > [4/15 @ 17:20] (0/0)
Can I have five? (No Text) <gullygilly> [4/14 @ 22:06] (0/0)
lots of questions <Princess of Geekland> [4/14 @ 13:35] (0/0)

I've always wondered... <precious2004> [4/14 @ 5:54] (3/4)

Me too <Kyriel> [4/14 @ 9:33] (0/0)
If accent was over... <gullygilly> [4/14 @ 6:26] (0/0)
I always thought... <Oss�> [4/14 @ 6:15] (1/1)

As an Old English word <Smallbottle> [4/16 @ 0:48] (0/0)

What would have happened if... (Story Spoiler - Return of the King) <OregonTolkienFan> [4/13 @ 23:57] (7/9)

If only they had pay per view! <wajeff> [4/14 @ 20:27] (0/0)
Side question... <Golfimbul> [4/14 @ 11:32] (1/1)

Or was that... <Oss�> [4/14 @ 11:40] (0/0)

Lots of unknown factors. <Reverend> [4/14 @ 10:14] (0/0)
I disagree <Thorondun > [4/14 @ 9:23] (0/0)
In a... <Oss�> [4/14 @ 6:52] (0/0)
Gandalf seemed confident... <Golfimbul> [4/14 @ 0:47] (0/0)
Aragorn would have still arrived, but... <Arod the Swift> [4/14 @ 0:24] (1/1)

Witchking <kodax> [4/14 @ 21:37] (0/0)

I'm back. <ThorondorEagleofManw�> [4/13 @ 20:07] (3/3)

I'm back too. But only very briefly. And <NZ Strider> [4/13 @ 20:54] (0/0)
I prefer the later vols. in the series <drogo_drogo> [4/13 @ 20:54] (0/0)
I preferred others in the <Princess of Geekland> [4/13 @ 20:13] (0/0)

Gothmog -- The Silmarillion...b <Lord-Smeagol> [4/13 @ 18:30] (2/3)

nobody, i think <Ehtemir> [4/13 @ 22:29] (1/1)

true... <gullygilly> [4/14 @ 4:40] (0/0)

It was F�anor <gullygilly> [4/13 @ 18:44] (0/0)

Did Rory Brandybuck live on Bagshot Row? <arrowroot son of arrowshirt> [4/13 @ 17:21] (4/8)

But the paragraph Gillygully quotes... <arrowroot son of arrowshirt> [4/13 @ 23:57] (1/1)

Maybe JRRT.... <Golfimbul> [4/14 @ 9:08] (0/0)

I deduce not. The residents of <Princess of Geekland> [4/13 @ 19:10] (1/3)

OK... <gullygilly> [4/13 @ 20:32] (2/2)

According to the Encyclopedia of Arda: (No Text - Link Inside) <Aldebaran> [4/13 @ 22:06] (0/0)
In the genealogies in the back <Princess of Geekland> [4/13 @ 22:04] (0/0)

I think it's pretty clear... <gullygilly> [4/13 @ 18:38] (0/0)
I can't recall... <Reverend> [4/13 @ 18:17] (0/0)

A Palantir Question <PhantomS> [4/13 @ 11:42] (1/32)

No. <Reverend> [4/13 @ 12:26] (1/31)

PhantomS makes a point though <Glaurung the Magnificent> [4/13 @ 16:18] (4/30)

The palantiri respond to their rightful users. <Curious> [4/14 @ 12:28] (2/20)

Sauron?? <Brown Radagast> [4/14 @ 21:16] (1/1)

Yes. (No Text) <Princess of Geekland> [4/14 @ 23:02] (0/0)

I disagree. <Princess of Geekland> [4/14 @ 13:20] (2/17)

I'll go for both. But <Curious> [4/14 @ 14:24] (1/15)

But, but... <Oss�> [4/14 @ 15:07] (3/14)

The Ring is not the only <Curious> [4/14 @ 16:00] (0/0)
I can't take responsibility for <Princess of Geekland> [4/14 @ 15:36] (1/4)

I think this makes perfect sense... <gullygilly> [4/14 @ 18:17] (1/3)

Made... <Oss�> [4/14 @ 18:48] (2/2)

The nature of the palantri <PhantomS> [4/15 @ 8:45] (0/0)
"there is one who may claim it by right" <gullygilly> [4/14 @ 20:17] (0/0)

Indeed, how did a Palantir know <erather> [4/14 @ 15:20] (1/7)

Your mind. <PhantomS> [4/14 @ 17:07] (2/6)

Weren't the Silmarils... <Brown Radagast> [4/14 @ 21:31] (1/4)

No. <Curious> [4/15 @ 10:35] (1/3)

sorry <Brown Radagast> [4/15 @ 17:15] (2/2)

The Oath <PhantomS> [4/15 @ 19:18] (0/0)
I think... <Oss�> [4/15 @ 18:05] (0/0)

Good point about <Curious> [4/14 @ 17:29] (0/0)

Remember that ... <Auren> [4/14 @ 14:06] (0/0)

Power <Lady of Dor-lomin> [4/14 @ 2:36] (0/0)
The Palantir <gullygilly> [4/13 @ 17:37] (2/4)

The Palantirs were not evil.... <Auren> [4/14 @ 11:02] (0/0)
Don't blame the palantir <PhantomS> [4/14 @ 8:04] (1/2)

Blame and my UT <gullygilly> [4/14 @ 17:59] (1/1)

I like your emphasis on the <Princess of Geekland> [4/14 @ 20:37] (0/0)

Good question. My opinion is <Princess of Geekland> [4/13 @ 16:35] (2/2)

All very valid points <Thorondun > [4/14 @ 9:36] (0/0)
Right. <Reverend> [4/13 @ 16:56] (0/0)

Another Helm's Deep chapter question... <Dame Ioreth > [4/13 @ 10:02] (6/18)

my thougts (deep or otherwise) <wajeff> [4/14 @ 20:22] (0/0)
There are other factors to consider <Thorondun > [4/14 @ 9:12] (0/0)
Leaving a... <Arod the Swift> [4/13 @ 17:00] (0/0)
*puts on Sun Tzu kneepads* <PhantomS> [4/13 @ 10:26] (4/10)

More than 10,000, remember. <Curious> [4/13 @ 22:39] (0/0)
Art of War or Art of Destiny? (Timing..) <drogo_drogo> [4/13 @ 12:39] (0/0)
Yes and... <Reverend> [4/13 @ 11:46] (1/1)

Not only could one argue <Princess of Geekland> [4/13 @ 16:31] (0/0)

Thank you for pointing out my error. <Dame Ioreth > [4/13 @ 11:01] (1/5)

gandalf's wherabouts <PhantomS> [4/13 @ 11:34] (1/4)

Gandalf wasn't talking to trees? <Dame Ioreth > [4/13 @ 15:47] (1/3)

yes, Gandalf told <Princess of Geekland> [4/13 @ 16:29] (1/2)

That's what I thought... <Dame Ioreth > [4/13 @ 18:52] (1/1)

IMO, yes. I am basing my <Princess of Geekland> [4/13 @ 19:11] (0/0)

But don't forget the Battle of Isen Ford <sevil99odorf> [4/13 @ 10:25] (1/1)

May I recommend Unfinished Tales <Princess of Geekland> [4/13 @ 11:28] (0/0)

I'm no military scholar either, <Princess of Geekland> [4/13 @ 10:09] (1/1)

I agree... <gullygilly> [4/13 @ 10:15] (0/0)

Do you think the Silmarillion... <OregonTolkienFan> [4/13 @ 0:33] (5/32)

Leaf, by Tolkien. <Ostadan> [4/14 @ 11:22] (0/0)
I, too, love Dryhten's <Princess of Geekland> [4/13 @ 9:42] (0/0)
Yes and no. <Reverend> [4/13 @ 9:24] (1/7)

Gil-galad <Curious> [4/13 @ 9:40] (1/6)

It's right in the Sil, so nyah nyah nyah. <Reverend> [4/13 @ 11:28] (1/5)

You know the answer to this, but <Curious> [4/13 @ 23:28] (1/4)

spell it out for us: what was a <Princess of Geekland> [4/14 @ 15:38] (2/3)

Christopher... <Reverend> [4/14 @ 16:14] (0/0)
Orodreth was <Curious> [4/14 @ 16:03] (1/1)

Thank you both. <Princess of Geekland> [4/14 @ 16:29] (0/0)

If you read Unfinised Tales, <Curious> [4/13 @ 8:36] (1/18)

It raises an interesting question about the arts... <Dame Ioreth > [4/13 @ 9:28] (3/17)

Interesting question. <beren_boy> [4/14 @ 20:31] (0/0)
Tolkien did fine, once he finished. <Curious> [4/13 @ 9:38] (1/14)

But could he have finished more... <Dame Ioreth > [4/13 @ 10:08] (2/13)

Part of what made him... <gullygilly> [4/13 @ 10:42] (1/10)

I come from a family of educators... <Dame Ioreth > [4/13 @ 11:12] (1/9)

I think what if is fun too... <gullygilly> [4/13 @ 11:17] (1/8)

Psst, GG, I just noticed that you <Princess of Geekland> [4/13 @ 11:32] (2/7)

OK show of hands... <Dame Ioreth > [4/13 @ 18:49] (3/5)

I <Oss�> [4/14 @ 4:47] (1/2)

Hello, my name is Dame Ioreth... <Dame Ioreth > [4/14 @ 8:46] (1/1)

me, too! (No Text) <Princess of Geekland> [4/14 @ 11:58] (0/0)

hey <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [4/14 @ 1:38] (0/0)
I'm <Curious> [4/13 @ 23:32] (0/0)

psst ... <gullygilly> [4/13 @ 17:42] (0/0)

Tom Shippey, in his book, <Princess of Geekland> [4/13 @ 10:12] (1/1)

That just happens to be... <Dame Ioreth > [4/13 @ 10:21] (0/0)

Hard, very hard. And yes, <Princess of Geekland> [4/13 @ 9:36] (0/0)

Of course.... <Arod the Swift> [4/13 @ 1:14] (1/2)

It is unlikely Tolkien could ever have finished it <Dryhten> [4/13 @ 6:42] (1/1)

nice quote <drogo_drogo> [4/13 @ 8:49] (0/0)

An Istari quandry <PhantomS> [4/12 @ 19:48] (2/11)

Well, actually... <Watson> [4/13 @ 15:58] (1/2)

Cirdan, Elrond, and Galadriel, <Curious> [4/13 @ 22:35] (1/1)

Yes, I believe... <Watson> [4/13 @ 23:42] (0/0)

Magic. <Reverend> [4/12 @ 21:25] (2/7)

I'm not so sure. <Curious> [4/13 @ 8:46] (1/2)

The Hobbits certainly recognized... <Reverend> [4/13 @ 17:03] (1/1)

As Watson notes, <Curious> [4/13 @ 22:45] (0/0)

Did Sauron know their true nature? <Bonomir> [4/12 @ 21:38] (1/3)

Old man, eh? <PhantomS> [4/13 @ 9:24] (2/2)

great points... <gullygilly> [4/13 @ 10:18] (0/0)
Excellent analysis, <Princess of Geekland> [4/13 @ 9:51] (0/0)

Galadriel and Shelob <Dryhten> [4/12 @ 13:33] (4/24)

Don't forget your fiber.... <Golfimbul> [4/13 @ 1:12] (0/0)
Light vs. Darkness is everywhere in Tolkien, <Curious> [4/12 @ 23:00] (0/0)
I am always very ... <Reverend> [4/12 @ 15:11] (6/18)

nice formulation <drogo_drogo> [4/13 @ 8:40] (0/0)
Don't know nothin' about Beowulf, but <TolkienFan> [4/12 @ 22:41] (0/0)
well I wonder if Tolkien over-analyzed Beowulf <sundering_c> [4/12 @ 18:37] (1/3)

Isn't it ironic... <gullygilly> [4/12 @ 19:11] (2/2)

and while I don't believe the "author is dead" <hatster> [4/12 @ 22:32] (0/0)
Well, yes, but... <Reverend> [4/12 @ 21:22] (0/0)

Sorry. Just to make things clear, I wasn't trying to draw any real comparisons between Shelob and Grendel's mother <Dryhten> [4/12 @ 16:27] (1/1)

Don't apologize-- <gullygilly> [4/12 @ 17:40] (0/0)

Feanor was refused a sample of Galadriel's hair!? <Ufthak> [4/12 @ 16:17] (1/7)

Puts a spin on Gimli's gift, eh? <Reverend> [4/12 @ 21:30] (2/6)

I s that also an example... <Dame Ioreth > [4/13 @ 9:21] (1/2)

I believe that... <Reverend> [4/13 @ 11:39] (1/1)

Even if he wasn't <Kimi> [4/13 @ 21:50] (0/0)

Um, Galadriel's gift was before the Glittering Caves, wasn't it? <TolkienFan> [4/12 @ 22:27] (1/2)

Sure. <Reverend> [4/12 @ 22:34] (1/1)

Ah, I see your point. Agreed. (No Text) <TolkienFan> [4/12 @ 22:43] (0/0)

And Sam was a gardener, <Princess of Geekland> [4/12 @ 16:03] (1/1)

This gift too... <gullygilly> [4/12 @ 17:34] (0/0)

Wow <Thorongil2931> [4/12 @ 13:51] (1/2)

fwiw <nerdanel50> [4/12 @ 14:42] (1/1)

They weren't phantoms of elves. . . <TolkienFan> [4/12 @ 22:14] (0/0)

question about Elven grammar.... <Lady Elizabeth> [4/11 @ 22:14] (3/4)

Complex Morphology <Ostadan> [4/14 @ 11:26] (0/0)
Conjugated <Moriel> [4/12 @ 0:02] (1/1)

also, check out the ardalambion (No Text - Link Inside) <Dryhten> [4/12 @ 4:34] (0/0)

Ooooooo..... Good question... <WhiteLadyEowyn> [4/11 @ 22:34] (0/0)

I just read the original ending to LOTR - how beautiful! <Bree Baggins> [4/11 @ 21:10] (3/7)

"An artist leaves much of the paper blank." (No Text) <Golfimbul> [4/12 @ 11:50] (0/0)
If you can believe this, in the <Princess of Geekland> [4/11 @ 21:49] (2/4)

LotR Ending Is Better, But... <Ostadan> [4/14 @ 11:34] (0/0)
Well since even Tolkien liked the epilogue <Bree Baggins> [4/11 @ 22:04] (1/2)

Note, though... <Reverend> [4/12 @ 9:46] (1/1)

Very good points. <Princess of Geekland> [4/12 @ 10:07] (0/0)

That's a great scene, but I still... <Arod the Swift> [4/11 @ 21:24] (0/0)

Book III, Chapter vii: Helm's Deep #18 <Atlas> [4/11 @ 20:41] (4/13)

On other point I didn't see in social conditioning... <gullygilly> [4/12 @ 9:48] (0/0)
Killing in Battle <Stanislaus Bocian> [4/12 @ 6:30] (1/2)

On the other hand, <Curious> [4/12 @ 9:20] (1/1)

I would still suggest that survival is the prime instinct . . . <Pukel-man> [4/12 @ 11:14] (0/0)

Instinct to kill own kind very rare... <Amneth> [4/12 @ 2:54] (1/1)

Not so sure... <Matthew/Ugluk> [4/12 @ 21:31] (0/0)

Hmm <Reverend> [4/12 @ 0:11] (3/6)

I agree--the analogy to Viking culture <drogo_drogo> [4/12 @ 8:27] (0/0)
Killing orcs <hatster> [4/12 @ 7:44] (0/0)
Good point. <Atlas> [4/12 @ 1:19] (3/3)

A 2%er <Reverend> [4/12 @ 6:20] (0/0)
A recommendation and thoughts <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [4/12 @ 3:20] (0/0)
This may be the book. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [4/12 @ 2:01] (0/0)

Book III, Chapter vii: Helm's Deep #17 <Atlas> [4/11 @ 20:30] (11/14)

my two cents... <wajeff> [4/13 @ 0:28] (0/0)
Cavalry is awesome against foot soldiers (No Text) <erather> [4/12 @ 16:48] (0/0)
One notion regarding Gandalf that a movie discussion turned up . . . <Pukel-man> [4/12 @ 11:19] (1/2)

While I do agree <Merryk> [4/12 @ 12:47] (1/1)

*snert* Self-actualize! <Princess of Geekland> [4/14 @ 13:56] (0/0)

trees and orcs <PhantomS> [4/12 @ 10:45] (0/0)
My thoughts part 17: Or those dirty cowards <gullygilly> [4/12 @ 9:17] (1/1)

Yeah, me too... <Dame Ioreth > [4/12 @ 13:33] (0/0)

a few answers about yellowbellied Orcs and avenging trees <drogo_drogo> [4/12 @ 8:12] (0/0)
Nick of time...of course... <Amneth> [4/12 @ 2:25] (0/0)
Saruman's army saw the forest appear <Curious> [4/12 @ 0:55] (0/0)
It happens that way. <Reverend> [4/12 @ 0:13] (0/0)
We're kinda stupid like that... <Matthew/Ugluk> [4/11 @ 23:23] (0/0)
Answers <Arod the Swift> [4/11 @ 20:55] (0/0)

The many faces of Sauron <Olmazh the Destroyer> [4/11 @ 14:56] (5/6)

Thanks for the comments everyone <Olmazh the Destroyer> [4/12 @ 10:16] (0/0)
Interesting theory <ElfVilia> [4/11 @ 18:47] (0/0)
In a way you are correct. <beren_boy> [4/11 @ 18:02] (0/0)
the One Ring as Sauron's will <drogo_drogo> [4/11 @ 17:58] (0/0)
Then why is Sauron unaware of Frodo? <Curious> [4/11 @ 16:35] (1/1)

I think of it like this... <gullygilly> [4/11 @ 19:10] (0/0)

Questions that need answering <Princess of Geekland> [4/11 @ 12:29] (0/0)

Gimli vs. Men <Golfimbul> [4/11 @ 12:11] (4/7)

This is a continuation <erather> [4/11 @ 13:44] (1/2)

They took on dragons.... <Golfimbul> [4/12 @ 1:07] (1/1)

That Dragon doesn't count <PhantomS> [4/12 @ 19:13] (0/0)

What a wit! <JennEric> [4/11 @ 13:36] (0/0)
he's joking <PhantomS> [4/11 @ 12:22] (0/0)

Looking for a spot in LOTR <kat_mulder> [4/11 @ 12:05] (2/5)

Which edition? <hatster> [4/11 @ 16:37] (0/0)
Look in the index at the end of ROTK (No Text) <Golfimbul> [4/11 @ 12:17] (1/3)

Thanks <kat_mulder> [4/11 @ 12:48] (1/2)

Strange... <Oss�> [4/11 @ 13:46] (1/1)

My FOTR and my ROTK... <Golfimbul> [4/12 @ 1:01] (0/0)

The return of Melkor? <Goffer_the_foul_orc> [4/11 @ 8:03] (1/4)

Here is... <Oss�> [4/11 @ 8:18] (2/3)

This might sound stupid but.. <OregonTolkienFan> [4/11 @ 16:18] (1/1)

an illegitimate child who was hushed up. <Reverend> [4/11 @ 23:42] (0/0)

The idea of Turin's being <Princess of Geekland> [4/11 @ 15:46] (0/0)

Mouth of Sauron - Who be he...could he be <Villordsutch> [4/11 @ 5:29] (3/6)

Tolkien discussed the fate of the Blue <Curious> [4/11 @ 9:06] (0/0)
'Black Numenorean' doesn't absolutely... <Reverend> [4/11 @ 9:04] (1/3)

This is the most likely idea <drogo_drogo> [4/11 @ 9:11] (1/2)

Very plausible, imho. <Princess of Geekland> [4/11 @ 12:03] (1/1)

afterthought <Princess of Geekland> [4/11 @ 12:05] (0/0)

Good idea <king of angmar> [4/11 @ 7:55] (0/0)

Book III, Chapter vii: Helm's Deep #16 <Atlas> [4/11 @ 3:20] (7/8)

Echos and such.... <Dame Ioreth > [4/11 @ 11:27] (0/0)
gunpowder and Helm's Deep <drogo_drogo> [4/11 @ 9:04] (0/0)
Orcs have trouble with fuses. <Reverend> [4/11 @ 8:58] (1/1)

Hey, don't blame me! Snaga keeps drooling on the matches! (No Text) <Matthew/Ugluk> [4/11 @ 23:12] (0/0)

New technology and old weapons. <Morwen> [4/11 @ 8:48] (0/0)
I don't think they necessarily waited <Thorondun > [4/11 @ 7:04] (0/0)
My thoughts... <Amneth> [4/11 @ 7:00] (0/0)
my ideas... <gullygilly> [4/11 @ 5:08] (0/0)

Book III, Chapter vii: Helm's Deep #15 <Atlas> [4/11 @ 3:11] (8/12)

Once more unto the breach, dear friends.... <Kathira> [4/11 @ 14:19] (0/0)
The chutzpah of Aragorn <JewelTook> [4/11 @ 9:04] (3/4)

The effect on the defenders <Merryk> [4/12 @ 0:20] (0/0)
*applause* <Princess of Geekland> [4/11 @ 21:57] (0/0)
This is another goosebump scene... <Dame Ioreth > [4/11 @ 11:09] (1/1)

Reminds me a little of Nirnaeth Arnoediad <Matthew/Ugluk> [4/11 @ 23:03] (0/0)

Aragorn stands as the King of Men. <Reverend> [4/11 @ 8:52] (0/0)
dawn and ESP? <drogo_drogo> [4/11 @ 8:45] (0/0)
"Dawn is ever the hope of men" <Morwen> [4/11 @ 8:26] (0/0)
Oh, let me have just a little bit of peril? <Oss�> [4/11 @ 4:59] (0/0)
my thoughts... <gullygilly> [4/11 @ 4:53] (0/0)
My thoughts... <Amneth> [4/11 @ 3:24] (0/0)

Book III, Chapter vii: Helm's Deep #14 <Atlas> [4/11 @ 3:05] (9/13)

A touch of Viking <Acathalion> [4/13 @ 7:01] (0/0)
my pontifications... <wajeff> [4/12 @ 1:24] (0/0)
Yup, black powder <Matthew/Ugluk> [4/11 @ 22:53] (1/1)

Oops <Matthew/Ugluk> [4/11 @ 23:07] (0/0)

My thought <JewelTook> [4/11 @ 13:10] (0/0)
I'd go with gunpowder... <Golfimbul> [4/11 @ 10:59] (0/0)
Re. 3 <Draupne> [4/11 @ 9:23] (1/1)

Right! <Matthew/Ugluk> [4/11 @ 22:40] (0/0)

my thoughts (can't come up with a better subject line :-) <drogo_drogo> [4/11 @ 8:37] (1/2)

my unoriginal thoughts... OK! <gullygilly> [4/11 @ 10:33] (1/1)

Hey, I was posting without coffee in me! :-) (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [4/11 @ 19:10] (0/0)

my thoughts... <gullygilly> [4/11 @ 4:45] (0/0)
My thoughts... <Amneth> [4/11 @ 3:19] (0/0)

Tolkien, CS Lewis, Phillip Pullman, and the value of metaphor <Dryhten> [4/10 @ 13:05] (4/38)

ACK! I can't believe I missed this! Well... if any of you are still around to discuss... <iamleia2> [4/11 @ 20:06] (3/3)

Ohhh, I have to go away for <IBo> [4/12 @ 7:50] (0/0)
I agree. <Curious> [4/12 @ 5:43] (0/0)
You rang, Mrs. Addams? <Princess of Geekland> [4/11 @ 21:53] (0/0)

Pullman's non-use of metaphor seems a deliberate refutation . . . <Pukel-man> [4/10 @ 16:11] (0/0)
and a question: When we read <Princess of Geekland> [4/10 @ 14:05] (4/9)

How many volumes do you want? <Reverend> [4/11 @ 11:38] (2/3)

Thanks much, now I just wish <hatster> [4/12 @ 11:39] (1/1)

that's just how I feel, too. (No Text) <Princess of Geekland> [4/12 @ 12:51] (0/0)

How beautiful. <Princess of Geekland> [4/11 @ 12:09] (0/0)

Life with Tolkien <gullygilly> [4/11 @ 5:49] (1/1)

Neat. I am going to go out on <Princess of Geekland> [4/11 @ 12:24] (0/0)

This is the most important <IBo> [4/11 @ 5:01] (1/1)

Ibo, you made my day. <Princess of Geekland> [4/11 @ 12:11] (0/0)

I've learned..... <Golfimbul> [4/10 @ 15:11] (0/0)

on myth and religion in Tolkien <drogo_drogo> [4/10 @ 13:39] (2/22)

A very slight disagrement. <Reverend> [4/10 @ 16:16] (5/20)

I won't bore you folks again by saying <hatster> [4/12 @ 11:37] (2/10)

Hmm... I thought typology ... <gullygilly> [4/12 @ 18:03] (0/0)
Well, I would appreciate the <Princess of Geekland> [4/12 @ 12:53] (2/8)

Oh and about Niggle <hatster> [4/12 @ 15:31] (0/0)
a very strange and incomplete explanation <hatster> [4/12 @ 15:12] (3/6)

Thanks for the links, hatster. (No Text) <Acathalion> [4/13 @ 6:44] (0/0)
Thank you... <gullygilly> [4/12 @ 18:25] (1/3)

well you are the center <hatster> [4/12 @ 19:08] (1/2)

In that case... <gullygilly> [4/12 @ 19:19] (1/1)

oooooooooooo <hatster> [4/12 @ 19:34] (0/0)

Many thanks. <Princess of Geekland> [4/12 @ 16:07] (0/0)

I agree with both of you, but <Princess of Geekland> [4/11 @ 12:15] (1/1)

correction: creator of <Princess of Geekland> [4/11 @ 12:26] (0/0)

Yes, I think we are basically pretty close <drogo_drogo> [4/10 @ 19:35] (1/1)

Just so. (No Text) <Reverend> [4/10 @ 20:07] (0/0)

Amen. (No Text) <Curious> [4/10 @ 19:00] (0/0)
Self-satisfaction; always the best place to stop. ;-) <Pukel-man> [4/10 @ 16:39] (2/3)

I so admire those of you who <Princess of Geekland> [4/11 @ 12:20] (0/0)
Correction . . . <Pukel-man> [4/10 @ 20:04] (1/1)

We knew that. <Reverend> [4/10 @ 20:14] (0/0)

I love this place. <Princess of Geekland> [4/10 @ 14:03] (0/0)

Helm's Deep: another inconsistency. <Curious> [4/10 @ 8:01] (1/4)

There was another stairway <Thorondun > [4/10 @ 8:50] (1/3)

perhaps here we should accept... <Reverend> [4/10 @ 13:04] (1/2)

The contradicts the book, of course, <Curious> [4/12 @ 1:51] (1/1)

Well, yes. <Reverend> [4/12 @ 13:01] (0/0)

Book III, Chapter vii: Helm's Deep #13 <Atlas> [4/10 @ 3:26] (7/15)

my thoughts... <wajeff> [4/10 @ 15:21] (0/0)
Dunedain, Dwarves and Dunlendings <Morwen> [4/10 @ 14:55] (1/1)

Why the Rohirrim dislike dwarves <Thorongil2931> [4/10 @ 21:45] (0/0)

My thoughts... <Amneth> [4/10 @ 13:22] (0/0)
*digs deep into brain* <PhantomS> [4/10 @ 10:21] (1/1)

Yes, and .. <Dame Ioreth > [4/10 @ 11:08] (0/0)

Not only is the race of Elendil hardy... <Reverend> [4/10 @ 5:05] (2/5)

To which the Rohirrim replied, "Surf or Die, dudes!" (No Text) <Matthew/Ugluk> [4/10 @ 10:00] (2/3)

This brings up images of the surfing scene in Apocalypse Now... the Rohirrim say, "Sharkey don't surf!" (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [4/10 @ 19:50] (1/1)

*Sigh* <Reverend> [4/10 @ 20:16] (0/0)

So *that's* where Legolas' movie stunt came from! (No Text) <JewelTook> [4/10 @ 11:54] (0/0)

Ok...Rev... <gullygilly> [4/10 @ 5:30] (0/0)

my thoughts... <gullygilly> [4/10 @ 5:02] (0/0)
Not only Aragorn <Thorondun > [4/10 @ 4:12] (1/1)

Eomer doesn't know much about the capabilites.... <Kathira> [4/11 @ 14:39] (0/0)

Book III, Chapter vii: Helm's Deep #12 <Atlas> [4/10 @ 2:44] (9/13)

Knife work <oloin> [4/11 @ 11:50] (0/0)
my thoughts... <wajeff> [4/10 @ 15:03] (0/0)
on the battle so far <drogo_drogo> [4/10 @ 13:04] (0/0)
Knife work <JewelTook> [4/10 @ 11:49] (1/2)

Knife sizes <Matthew/Ugluk> [4/10 @ 12:26] (1/1)

Movie knives <erather> [4/10 @ 15:57] (0/0)

Women love Legolas..why fight the masses... <Amneth> [4/10 @ 10:43] (0/0)
Easy answers <Matthew/Ugluk> [4/10 @ 9:58] (0/0)
We havve to make some assumptions here. <Reverend> [4/10 @ 4:54] (0/0)
my thoughts... <gullygilly> [4/10 @ 4:53] (0/0)
Legolas v Gimli, pt 2 <Thorondun > [4/10 @ 3:58] (1/2)

Knife-work <Matthew/Ugluk> [4/10 @ 8:33] (1/1)

Agreed <Thorongil2931> [4/10 @ 21:57] (0/0)

Book III, Chapter vii: Helm's Deep #11 <Atlas> [4/10 @ 2:39] (8/17)

How does Gimli fight? <erather> [4/10 @ 15:06] (2/8)

Were orcs that tall? <Morwen> [4/10 @ 15:32] (1/6)

he said.... <Golfimbul> [4/10 @ 15:41] (1/5)

Does anyone actually know how tall Gimli was? <Pukel-man> [4/10 @ 16:20] (1/4)

"Concerning Hobbits" <Golfimbul> [4/10 @ 16:54] (1/3)

Agreed <Morwen> [4/10 @ 17:08] (2/2)

You dwarf !! j/k (No Text) <Brown Radagast> [4/12 @ 15:42] (0/0)
Me too... <gullygilly> [4/10 @ 18:36] (0/0)

Maybe he jumps. :) (No Text) <Golfimbul> [4/10 @ 15:13] (0/0)

my ruminations... <wajeff> [4/10 @ 14:52] (0/0)
Some thoughts <JewelTook> [4/10 @ 11:32] (0/0)
Rohan still able to muster sizeable forces... <Amneth> [4/10 @ 10:38] (0/0)
No solid numbers <Matthew/Ugluk> [4/10 @ 8:22] (1/1)

sounds reasonable... <drogo_drogo> [4/10 @ 12:56] (0/0)

Who knows? <Reverend> [4/10 @ 4:49] (0/0)
my thoughts... <gullygilly> [4/10 @ 4:41] (0/0)
Legolas v Gimli <Thorondun > [4/10 @ 3:50] (0/0)

Book III, Chapter vii: Helm's Deep #10 <Atlas> [4/10 @ 2:28] (9/13)

Tolkien did not err.... <Golfimbul> [4/10 @ 14:59] (0/0)
my take... <wajeff> [4/10 @ 14:35] (0/0)
My answers <Morwen> [4/10 @ 13:28] (0/0)
thoughts <drogo_drogo> [4/10 @ 12:51] (0/0)
There can never be too many dead orcs. <Dame Ioreth > [4/10 @ 10:43] (0/0)
my thoughts... <gullygilly> [4/10 @ 4:32] (0/0)
Dwarves can be very absent-minded. <Reverend> [4/10 @ 4:29] (1/3)

Bare Hands?? <Brown Radagast> [4/11 @ 22:05] (1/2)

How else... <Reverend> [4/12 @ 8:56] (1/1)

Exagerration <Brown Radagast> [4/12 @ 15:29] (0/0)

I noticed that one <Thorondun > [4/10 @ 3:37] (1/1)

Great point about the trees! (No Text) <Golfimbul> [4/10 @ 12:15] (0/0)

Big Book... <Amneth> [4/10 @ 3:05] (0/0)

Help! <alissabaggins> [4/10 @ 0:40] (1/6)

translate? <eldarheru> [4/10 @ 0:52] (1/5)

Well... <alissabaggins> [4/10 @ 1:27] (2/4)

There's Probably Just Enough Elvish <Ostadan> [4/10 @ 10:53] (0/0)
What if you get it wrong? (No Text) <Golfimbul> [4/10 @ 1:32] (1/2)

Actually.... <alissabaggins> [4/10 @ 1:41] (1/1)

I'd suggest <Laitaine> [4/10 @ 10:42] (0/0)

A new Biblical Reference <Celebdil> [4/9 @ 22:08] (5/23)

Another Biblical refernece (possibly) <Turin00> [4/11 @ 19:04] (1/1)

I beg to differ. <Curious> [4/12 @ 0:14] (0/0)

How about Samuel, Saul and David = <Curious> [4/11 @ 0:30] (1/1)

hmmm....Saul and Denethor.... <Golfimbul> [4/11 @ 10:52] (0/0)

Gandalf = David (just for fun) <Golfimbul> [4/10 @ 1:21] (0/0)
No, no, no, no! <Nimrodel > [4/9 @ 23:18] (3/13)

yes, but zI think some <Princess of Geekland> [4/11 @ 12:36] (0/0)
There is a difference between ... <gullygilly> [4/10 @ 5:14] (0/0)
A valiant effort my dear Nim <Ltlberr> [4/10 @ 1:38] (1/10)

Sigh.... <Nimrodel > [4/10 @ 8:49] (3/9)

metaphors, allusions and allegories *Oh, my* <gullygilly> [4/10 @ 21:23] (1/5)

Allegory - an end to discussion! <IBo> [4/11 @ 3:53] (2/4)

Allegory...end of discussion??? <gullygilly> [4/12 @ 18:44] (0/0)
I think most of us around here are <Princess of Geekland> [4/11 @ 12:35] (1/2)

Sorry, got carried away, it'll probably happen again ; ) (No Text) <IBo> [4/11 @ 16:34] (1/1)

We can only hope! (No Text) <Princess of Geekland> [4/11 @ 21:54] (0/0)

I don�t think that Celebdil <IBo> [4/10 @ 14:28] (0/0)
no,no,no <Golfimbul> [4/10 @ 12:10] (1/1)

*snert* (No Text) <Princess of Geekland> [4/11 @ 15:21] (0/0)

Frodo is Moses <Merryk> [4/9 @ 23:18] (1/3)

Actually.... <alissabaggins> [4/10 @ 1:46] (1/2)

no politics... <JennEric> [4/10 @ 11:22] (1/1)

Well <alissabaggins> [4/11 @ 16:40] (0/0)

Iluvatar's intentions <Syllona> [4/9 @ 20:04] (1/10)

My thoughts. <Curious> [4/9 @ 21:07] (3/9)

*bows* <Princess of Geekland> [4/11 @ 12:39] (0/0)
Most thought-provoking -- thanks! <Syllona> [4/10 @ 9:59] (1/1)

Note that Eru is not named <Curious> [4/10 @ 18:53] (0/0)

Addendum. The Valar did NOT know <Curious> [4/9 @ 21:12] (5/5)

As always... <gullygilly> [4/10 @ 5:25] (0/0)
Well-said. (No Text) <Atlas> [4/10 @ 2:53] (0/0)
Thanks Curious, very interesting! (No Text) <IBo> [4/10 @ 2:46] (0/0)
Excellent, Curious! I'd just add... <Oss�> [4/10 @ 2:34] (0/0)
Very Nice Curious! <Dame Ioreth > [4/9 @ 22:16] (0/0)

Project Firu <Tim_the_White> [4/9 @ 19:01] (1/2)

Why so private? <Curious> [4/9 @ 20:01] (1/1)

I understand your concern <Tim_the_White> [4/10 @ 16:45] (0/0)

Book III, Chapter vii: Helm's Deep #9 <Atlas> [4/9 @ 3:50] (10/20)

my thoughts... <wajeff> [4/10 @ 1:11] (0/0)
regarding #3 <Dame Ioreth > [4/9 @ 14:30] (0/0)
I have to argee with <oloin> [4/9 @ 12:18] (1/4)

And they hit... <Golfimbul> [4/9 @ 12:44] (1/3)

I don't think we can assume that... <gullygilly> [4/9 @ 13:08] (1/2)

maybe.... <Golfimbul> [4/9 @ 13:59] (1/1)

maybe...maybe not ;) (No Text) <gullygilly> [4/9 @ 14:13] (0/0)

Two logs bound together.... <Golfimbul> [4/9 @ 12:01] (0/0)
two rams are better than one <gullygilly> [4/9 @ 10:19] (1/1)

I guess you mean <Green Rider> [4/10 @ 3:01] (0/0)

Wargs and Rams and Swords, Oh my! <Matthew/Ugluk> [4/9 @ 8:29] (1/1)

Hee hee! (No Text) <Curious> [4/9 @ 8:37] (0/0)

thoughts <drogo_drogo> [4/9 @ 7:41] (2/4)

Hama's been blabbing <JewelTook> [4/9 @ 12:16] (1/2)

Aragorn may have known the Rohirrim are terminal gossips... <drogo_drogo> [4/9 @ 18:01] (1/1)

and Eomer <Merryk> [4/9 @ 23:22] (0/0)

Gotta go with you on #3... <gullygilly> [4/9 @ 10:01] (0/0)

Oral tradition of Rohan... <Amneth> [4/9 @ 6:56] (0/0)
Some thoughts... <Oss�> [4/9 @ 5:31] (0/0)
Wolf riders... <Thorondun > [4/9 @ 4:43] (0/0)

Book III, Chapter vii: Helm's Deep #8 <Atlas> [4/9 @ 3:04] (9/19)

I think you forgot to convert Merrys Hr. of Watch out of Shire reckoning!! (No Text) <Brown Radagast> [4/10 @ 17:27] (0/0)
my thougt... <wajeff> [4/10 @ 0:57] (0/0)
Wait a minute! What makes you think <Curious> [4/9 @ 14:09] (1/6)

Because <Atlas> [4/9 @ 20:02] (2/5)

And here is an image of a mere 9000 <Curious> [4/9 @ 21:46] (0/0)
Wait a minute! <Curious> [4/9 @ 21:40] (1/3)

Great image of massed people <erather> [4/9 @ 22:22] (1/2)

Curious and erather <Atlas> [4/10 @ 2:19] (1/1)

My impression <Curious> [4/10 @ 7:52] (0/0)

Math and Tolkien <gullygilly> [4/9 @ 9:49] (0/0)
Remember the First Battle of the Fords of Isen. <Curious> [4/9 @ 8:54] (0/0)
Fascinating numbers! <Matthew/Ugluk> [4/9 @ 8:16] (0/0)
Middle-earth population and army size <drogo_drogo> [4/9 @ 7:27] (0/0)
Tolkien not trying to be so precise... <Amneth> [4/9 @ 6:45] (0/0)
Some remarks <Thorondun > [4/9 @ 4:40] (1/4)

Thanks for the catch! <Atlas> [4/9 @ 4:54] (2/3)

Not quite <Thorondun > [4/9 @ 7:50] (1/1)

Told ya I was bad with math! (No Text) <Atlas> [4/9 @ 8:28] (0/0)

I think your... <Oss�> [4/9 @ 6:46] (0/0)

Armageddon and LOTR similarities? <patric44> [4/9 @ 2:31] (4/5)

Morgoth and Satan were both tied up with iron chains. (No Text) <Golfimbul> [4/9 @ 11:41] (0/0)
I don't think so... <Oss�> [4/9 @ 9:31] (0/0)
Sorry, I am not an expert on Armageddon. <Curious> [4/9 @ 9:02] (0/0)
I believe <IBo> [4/9 @ 9:02] (1/1)

I've thought some more... <IBo> [4/9 @ 15:54] (0/0)

Book III, Chapter vii: Helm's Deep #7 <Atlas> [4/9 @ 2:21] (9/12)

my thoughts... <wajeff> [4/10 @ 0:43] (0/0)
my ideas... <gullygilly> [4/9 @ 9:38] (0/0)
If you think that's hard, try getting them to mate! <Curious> [4/9 @ 8:49] (2/2)

Are you saying <JewelTook> [4/9 @ 11:59] (0/0)
*wipes image from mind* <gullygilly> [4/9 @ 11:51] (0/0)

Thought on #2 <Morwen> [4/9 @ 8:42] (0/0)
Saruman says, "Don't play with your food!" <Matthew/Ugluk> [4/9 @ 7:59] (1/1)

LOL... <Amneth> [4/9 @ 13:27] (0/0)

thoughts <drogo_drogo> [4/9 @ 7:13] (0/0)
Will of Saruman... <Amneth> [4/9 @ 6:40] (0/0)
My thoughts... <Oss�> [4/9 @ 5:14] (0/0)
hmmm.. <Sirithdarion> [4/9 @ 4:48] (0/0)

Dwarves <rangers rule> [4/8 @ 14:13] (6/34)

Glass, dwarves, and machinery <Darkstone> [4/9 @ 12:06] (2/12)

Very informative... <gullygilly> [4/9 @ 16:29] (0/0)
Love the history lesson, and <Curious> [4/9 @ 14:12] (1/10)

Glad you enjoyed it! And... <Darkstone> [4/9 @ 14:41] (1/9)

I judge <Curious> [4/9 @ 14:55] (1/8)

But history... <Darkstone> [4/9 @ 15:44] (1/7)

Exactly. <Curious> [4/9 @ 16:03] (1/6)

but but <hatster> [4/9 @ 20:52] (1/5)

It's <Curious> [4/9 @ 21:20] (2/4)

And thank goodness, or us <Princess of Geekland> [4/11 @ 12:42] (0/0)
why such a strong reaction? <hatster> [4/9 @ 21:44] (1/2)

No. <Curious> [4/9 @ 21:49] (1/1)

ok.. I think the "oral history" thing <hatster> [4/9 @ 21:57] (0/0)

Flawed <rangers rule> [4/8 @ 19:23] (0/0)
Considering that we are discussing Tolkien's creation... <Psyphon> [4/8 @ 18:31] (0/0)
the shire <Ehtemir> [4/8 @ 17:14] (0/0)
LotR is not a historical novel. <Curious> [4/8 @ 15:57] (2/8)

*stammers* but.. but.. but.. <gullygilly> [4/8 @ 16:45] (1/3)

Um, the part about love and sacrifice <Curious> [4/8 @ 16:52] (2/2)

No hang ups <rangers rule> [4/8 @ 19:06] (0/0)
OK --I'll be like the little engine that could <gullygilly> [4/8 @ 17:36] (0/0)

sure <rangers rule> [4/8 @ 16:37] (1/3)

Nothing's impossible.� It's fantasy! <Curious> [4/8 @ 16:43] (2/2)

True, but what I see in this <Princess of Geekland> [4/11 @ 12:46] (0/0)
true <rangers rule> [4/8 @ 18:59] (0/0)

well, <PhantomS> [4/8 @ 14:25] (2/8)

well <rangers rule> [4/8 @ 14:57] (1/1)

In The Houses of Healing <PhantomS> [4/10 @ 9:52] (0/0)

I suppose that's another anachronism <Morwen> [4/8 @ 14:51] (1/5)

don't think it's an anachronism <gullygilly> [4/8 @ 16:05] (3/4)

and Frodo's gift from Galadriel was called a "glass" <hatster> [4/8 @ 21:13] (0/0)
good point on the other forms of glass <drogo_drogo> [4/8 @ 18:49] (1/1)

What I like about this is that <Princess of Geekland> [4/11 @ 12:50] (0/0)

Yippy skippy! <gullygilly> [4/8 @ 18:21] (0/0)

Book III, Chapter vii: Helm's Deep #6 <Atlas> [4/8 @ 3:25] (6/11)

my thoughts... <wajeff> [4/10 @ 0:35] (0/0)
my ideas... <gullygilly> [4/8 @ 12:23] (1/2)

yes, the explosives made the difference <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [4/8 @ 23:19] (1/1)

and to add to this <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [4/8 @ 23:22] (0/0)

Strongholds and fortresses. <Morwen> [4/8 @ 9:27] (0/0)
Helm's Deep is a work of the Dunedain <Reverend> [4/8 @ 8:46] (1/1)

Yeah, what he said! <Matthew/Ugluk> [4/8 @ 21:18] (0/0)

Dunharrow vs. Helm's Deep <drogo_drogo> [4/8 @ 7:41] (1/2)

follow-up on Gimli and Legolas <drogo_drogo> [4/8 @ 7:53] (1/1)

I think it's like the Balrog. <Merryk> [4/8 @ 14:01] (0/0)

Hornburg legendary for defense... <Amneth> [4/8 @ 7:30] (0/0)

Book III, Chapter vii: Helm's Deep #5 <Atlas> [4/8 @ 2:57] (10/28)

My thoughts... <wajeff> [4/10 @ 0:23] (0/0)
Regarding numbers of attackers vs defenders... <Dame Ioreth > [4/8 @ 23:03] (0/0)
"Singing" <erather> [4/8 @ 15:00] (1/1)

They were marching... <Golfimbul> [4/8 @ 17:36] (0/0)

my cumbersome ideas... <gullygilly> [4/8 @ 12:14] (0/0)
Singing Orcs! <Golfimbul> [4/8 @ 11:55] (0/0)
Decent fortress, plenty of defenders <Matthew/Ugluk> [4/8 @ 10:30] (2/9)

Right! "Where a goat can go, <Curious> [4/8 @ 12:39] (1/2)

Yes, but... <Reverend> [4/8 @ 19:58] (1/1)

Most mountain fortifications <Curious> [4/8 @ 21:31] (0/0)

The Feng Shui of Fortresses <Golfimbul> [4/8 @ 12:13] (1/5)

Barad-dur <Curious> [4/8 @ 14:13] (1/4)

Where does it say that? (No Text) <Golfimbul> [4/8 @ 17:34] (1/3)

Check the map. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [4/8 @ 18:15] (2/2)

You could be right.... <Golfimbul> [4/9 @ 11:31] (0/0)
So says my handy dandy... <gullygilly> [4/8 @ 18:26] (0/0)

Trust everyone to know their business. <Reverend> [4/8 @ 9:06] (0/0)
Th�oden is on his own now. <Morwen> [4/8 @ 8:59] (1/5)

Has everyone forgotten about <Eowyn of Penns Woods> [4/8 @ 16:39] (1/4)

Maybe we need.... <Golfimbul> [4/8 @ 17:44] (3/3)

Oh absolutely! <Curious> [4/8 @ 21:24] (0/0)
This has been brought up before... <gullygilly> [4/8 @ 20:03] (0/0)
That would be fun! (No Text) <erather> [4/8 @ 19:11] (0/0)

I have my views on a few <Thorondun > [4/8 @ 7:29] (1/3)

Isle of Rhodes... <Amneth> [4/8 @ 7:43] (1/2)

But the link itself refers to Malta <Thorondun > [4/8 @ 8:44] (1/1)

Both great examples ... <Amneth> [4/8 @ 8:58] (0/0)

My thoughts... <Amneth> [4/8 @ 3:15] (0/0)

Book III, Chapter vii: Helm's Deep #4 <Atlas> [4/8 @ 2:33] (8/10)

my thoughts <wajeff> [4/9 @ 23:58] (0/0)
Answers <erather> [4/8 @ 14:43] (0/0)
Will go with the group <gullygilly> [4/8 @ 11:09] (0/0)
No doubt some information -gathering... <Reverend> [4/8 @ 8:55] (0/0)
Thoughts. <Morwen> [4/8 @ 8:40] (1/1)

Yeah, Aragorn's ready to rock <Matthew/Ugluk> [4/8 @ 10:01] (0/0)

thoughts <drogo_drogo> [4/8 @ 7:18] (1/1)

a thought <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [4/8 @ 23:06] (0/0)

my thoughts <Ring's wrath> [4/8 @ 2:43] (0/0)
Gandalf would save the day... <Amneth> [4/8 @ 2:42] (0/0)

Wizard Color Interpretation <Eternal Spirit> [4/8 @ 1:17] (8/16)

A related question... <Cressida> [4/8 @ 23:36] (1/2)

As noted in my post below, <Curious> [4/9 @ 18:32] (1/1)

Thanks, Curious. <Cressida> [4/10 @ 9:48] (0/0)

Istari <Celebrial> [4/8 @ 20:43] (1/1)

Don't use spellcheck. <Curious> [4/9 @ 18:33] (0/0)

I want to know who wove those robes, or <Curious> [4/8 @ 16:01] (3/3)

The movie costume folks <erather> [4/10 @ 19:40] (0/0)
Somehow I can imagine that. <Morwen> [4/8 @ 20:28] (0/0)
Yes, or was there a taylor... <gullygilly> [4/8 @ 16:10] (0/0)

on cclors <drogo_drogo> [4/8 @ 12:56] (1/1)

I like your idea here... <gullygilly> [4/8 @ 15:15] (0/0)

I think that White does have a certain power. <Morwen> [4/8 @ 9:36] (0/0)
Brown..... <Ring's wrath> [4/8 @ 2:30] (0/0)
My thoughts. <Curious> [4/8 @ 1:44] (1/1)

Very Informative! <Eternal Spirit> [4/9 @ 0:11] (0/0)

White.... <Golfimbul> [4/8 @ 1:37] (0/0)

Men and Mandos <WraithofESM> [4/8 @ 0:29] (2/10)

The Doom of Men <Celebrial> [4/8 @ 20:51] (0/0)
They apparently stop in the Halls of Mandos <Curious> [4/8 @ 0:36] (2/8)

Beautiful description! <IBo> [4/8 @ 9:59] (1/6)

The healing part is Tolkien. <Curious> [4/8 @ 10:39] (1/5)

It was real nice <IBo> [4/8 @ 13:16] (1/4)

Well, <Curious> [4/8 @ 13:25] (1/3)

Seriously, <IBo> [4/8 @ 16:51] (1/2)

Yes. And <Curious> [4/8 @ 16:57] (1/1)

Thanks, I will! (No Text) <IBo> [4/9 @ 4:47] (0/0)

I've never fully accepted that idea <Dryhten> [4/8 @ 4:21] (0/0)

Ok, new in the RR, got sorta a dumb question for you... <Arian Ithilsar> [4/7 @ 20:58] (4/4)

'K, thanks guys! (No Text) <Arian Ithilsar> [4/9 @ 21:06] (0/0)
Answers in My Article <Ostadan> [4/9 @ 9:46] (0/0)
The Runes <PhantomS> [4/8 @ 14:20] (0/0)
The Dwarves borrowed all of their runes. <Reverend> [4/7 @ 21:11] (0/0)

Chapter Discussion leaders for April <Inferno> [4/7 @ 15:14] (1/1)

Thank's Inferno <Altaira> [4/7 @ 16:38] (0/0)

Actually about the 2 blue wizards and Istari rank <Reddevil> [4/7 @ 8:22] (1/11)

Maybe. <Atlas> [4/7 @ 8:48] (1/10)

Well Christopher Lee. <Reddevil> [4/7 @ 10:09] (2/9)

I wouldn't take that at face value <Watson> [4/7 @ 10:42] (2/7)

There are implications <Curious> [4/7 @ 14:26] (2/4)

hunches and luck? <FantasyFan> [4/8 @ 8:29] (2/2)

On second thought, <Curious> [4/8 @ 11:27] (0/0)
I agree. <Curious> [4/8 @ 10:46] (0/0)

Yea, faith.. <Darkstone> [4/7 @ 14:44] (0/0)

Great essay, thanks! <Aunt Dora Baggins> [4/7 @ 11:32] (1/1)

Essay? :) <Watson> [4/7 @ 16:16] (0/0)

UT : It says if I remember correctly <Villordsutch> [4/7 @ 10:34] (0/0)

Book III, Chapter vii: Helm's Deep <Atlas> [4/7 @ 3:04] (6/9)

Both Fonstadt's version and the movie's version <Curious> [4/7 @ 23:25] (1/1)

On the other hand, even in Tolkien's description, <Curious> [4/7 @ 23:41] (0/0)

Um, no, that's not how I visualize it. <Reverend> [4/7 @ 21:01] (0/0)
Fonstad's atlas was invaluable . . . <Doorwarden of Theoden> [4/7 @ 20:45] (0/0)
visualizations and the culvert <drogo_drogo> [4/7 @ 7:48] (0/0)
What I liked... <gullygilly> [4/7 @ 5:22] (1/2)

Yeah, the movie was closer for me than the map <Matthew/Ugluk> [4/7 @ 12:16] (1/1)

Thats exactly what I thought! <Brown Radagast> [4/8 @ 23:06] (0/0)

I honestly <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [4/7 @ 5:21] (0/0)

Book III, Chapter vii: Helm's Deep #2 <Atlas> [4/7 @ 2:44] (13/16)

Gandalf "saw" with a sixth sense. Otherwise <Curious> [4/8 @ 8:16] (0/0)
My thoughts <Entmaiden> [4/7 @ 22:14] (0/0)
Thoughts from a newbie <wajeff> [4/7 @ 21:47] (0/0)
Of COURSE the presence of the King ... <Reverend> [4/7 @ 21:21] (0/0)
my thoughts <Doorwarden of Theoden> [4/7 @ 20:30] (0/0)
On the reaction to Th�odens riding. <beren_boy> [4/7 @ 19:42] (0/0)
On the reference to Grima <Thorondun > [4/7 @ 11:16] (0/0)
Amneth's quote is a good one... <Elwen> [4/7 @ 10:52] (1/1)

intersting #3 <Doorwarden of Theoden> [4/7 @ 20:40] (0/0)

Answers <Morwen> [4/7 @ 9:09] (1/1)

Good point on three... <gullygilly> [4/7 @ 16:43] (0/0)

a few answers... <drogo_drogo> [4/7 @ 7:32] (0/0)
My thoughts... <Oss�> [4/7 @ 6:58] (1/1)

Grima's talent <Merryk> [4/8 @ 2:47] (0/0)

my ideas... <gullygilly> [4/7 @ 5:14] (0/0)
The Land and the King are one... <Amneth> [4/7 @ 3:22] (0/0)

Book III, Chapter vii: Helm's Deep #1 <Atlas> [4/7 @ 2:36] (3/7)

A thought (or two) <JewelTook> [4/7 @ 22:00] (0/0)
Yet again, Tolkien reveals bits of knowledge <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [4/7 @ 5:07] (1/1)

I agree with Mim <Oss�> [4/7 @ 7:41] (0/0)

Long way to travel in one day... <Amneth> [4/7 @ 3:03] (1/3)

On number 3 <gullygilly> [4/7 @ 4:40] (1/2)

Well, horses are delicate <Matthew/Ugluk> [4/7 @ 10:43] (1/1)

As Gimli says... <beren_boy> [4/7 @ 20:28] (0/0)

alligence <Ring's wrath> [4/7 @ 1:16] (6/11)

thanks guys <Ring's wrath> [4/7 @ 18:33] (0/0)
Two things. <Curious> [4/7 @ 15:32] (1/1)

I feel the movie dealt with this almost better than the book (eep) <Glaurung the Magnificent> [4/7 @ 18:49] (0/0)

They were dread servans of Morgoth/Melkor <Reddevil> [4/7 @ 14:03] (1/2)

I did not do that! Same post without 5 times repeat. <Reddevil> [4/7 @ 15:00] (1/1)

Don't use spellcheck. (No Text) <Curious> [4/7 @ 15:26] (0/0)

Balrog <kodax> [4/7 @ 9:15] (0/0)
Balrogs <Finrod Felagund, Greatest King of Elves> [4/7 @ 1:54] (0/0)
What I have gathered... <Frodo_for_President> [4/7 @ 1:28] (2/2)

Balrog's Allegiance <O Romen> [4/7 @ 3:31] (0/0)
ta (No Text) <Ring's wrath> [4/7 @ 1:32] (0/0)

Small question about Rangers. <Aldebaran> [4/7 @ 0:50] (6/10)

OT: Aldebaran...I love Snowball! Great footer, again. (No Text) <Farawyn> [4/7 @ 14:09] (0/0)
About the term "ranger." <Curious> [4/7 @ 11:41] (1/2)

*swoons* <Princess of Geekland> [4/7 @ 16:01] (1/1)

My pleasure. <Curious> [4/7 @ 17:03] (0/0)

Go Not to the Reading Room for Counsel <Ostadan> [4/7 @ 10:14] (1/1)

*snicker* <Altaira> [4/7 @ 14:10] (0/0)

Yes and No <Altaira> [4/7 @ 1:02] (0/0)
yes and no <PhantomS> [4/7 @ 0:59] (1/1)

Great minds! (No Text) <Altaira> [4/7 @ 1:03] (0/0)

i hope this is right. <Ring's wrath> [4/7 @ 0:56] (0/0)

This may be a stupid question with an obvious answer... <Frodo_for_President> [4/7 @ 0:36] (1/6)

answer <Ring's wrath> [4/7 @ 0:43] (1/5)

thanks <Frodo_for_President> [4/7 @ 1:05] (1/4)

some more <Ring's wrath> [4/7 @ 1:10] (2/3)

Gandalf himself gathered <Curious> [4/7 @ 14:31] (0/0)
thanks so much, now I can continue reading! (No Text) <Frodo_for_President> [4/7 @ 1:14] (1/1)

anytime (No Text) <Ring's wrath> [4/7 @ 1:17] (0/0)

Gandalf's Imprisonment <A man> [4/7 @ 0:21] (4/5)

Also, in... <Oss�> [4/7 @ 4:49] (0/0)
More answers <Acathalion> [4/7 @ 1:51] (0/0)
on the second qu. <Ring's wrath> [4/7 @ 0:47] (0/0)
My thoughts <Morwen> [4/7 @ 0:42] (1/1)

Good answers, plus <Altaira> [4/7 @ 0:48] (0/0)

Book III, Chapter vii: Helm's Deep Preface <Atlas> [4/6 @ 16:11] (1/1)

thanks for the heads-up, looking forward to it! (No Text) <Frodo_for_President> [4/7 @ 1:15] (0/0)

Book 3 Ch. 6 "The King of the Golden Hall" My belated summary <Morwen> [4/6 @ 15:36] (18/19)

Thanks, Morwen! <JewelTook> [4/7 @ 21:36] (0/0)
Great discussion, and the summary... <Golfimbul> [4/7 @ 15:02] (1/1)

yes, I thought tht was a nice touch too ;) (No Text) <gullygilly> [4/7 @ 17:20] (0/0)

Thank you Morwen! (No Text) <Dame Ioreth > [4/7 @ 10:03] (0/0)
Well done... <Amneth> [4/7 @ 2:28] (0/0)
Great job, Morwen! Thanks! (No Text) <Acathalion> [4/7 @ 1:20] (0/0)
Wow, someone mentioned me!:) Good work! (No Text) <PhantomS> [4/7 @ 0:55] (0/0)
Morwen the Magnificent! <nerdanel50> [4/6 @ 23:53] (0/0)
Wonderful job, Morwen <Altaira> [4/6 @ 22:45] (0/0)
We want more. <Reverend> [4/6 @ 22:11] (0/0)
Steal from the movie? No, you and the movie <Curious> [4/6 @ 20:57] (0/0)
Great discussion! (No Text) <beren_boy> [4/6 @ 20:24] (0/0)
thnks for a great set of questions! (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [4/6 @ 18:12] (0/0)
Great job! <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [4/6 @ 17:28] (0/0)
A terrific job, Morwen! Thank you. <Kimi> [4/6 @ 16:54] (0/0)
Thank you Morwen <Oss�> [4/6 @ 16:21] (0/0)
Thanks for an interesting week! (No Text) <IBo> [4/6 @ 16:16] (0/0)
Thank you. <Atlas> [4/6 @ 16:04] (0/0)
Thank you... <gullygilly> [4/6 @ 16:02] (0/0)

who are th 5 istari? <lexaqua> [4/6 @ 4:35] (2/2)

The ithryn Luin <PhantomS> [4/6 @ 8:32] (0/0)
The two Blue Wizards <Ataahua> [4/6 @ 5:54] (0/0)

Lives of the Elves.. (Story Spoiler) <Sirithdarion> [4/6 @ 3:27] (2/7)

Watson covered the Elves; as for Arwen... <Nimrodel > [4/6 @ 10:42] (2/5)

Arwen's death is confusing, <Curious> [4/7 @ 17:28] (0/0)
Isn't Elwing... <Green Rider> [4/6 @ 13:42] (1/3)

Answers to main topic <PhantomS> [4/6 @ 14:49] (1/2)

Are there no young elves? <erather> [4/7 @ 15:54] (1/1)

Interesting point! <Curious> [4/7 @ 17:19] (0/0)

Yes and no <Watson> [4/6 @ 9:45] (0/0)

Regarding Tom Bombadil <Psyphon> [4/6 @ 1:12] (4/56)

Bombadil, "The Sublime", and David Lindsay <Darkstone> [4/7 @ 2:02] (1/9)

Thanks, I should like to... <Psyphon> [4/7 @ 9:58] (1/8)

Since you have so much on your plate... <Darkstone> [4/8 @ 12:45] (1/7)

Good gravy! <Psyphon> [4/8 @ 18:06] (1/6)

More as a hobby.. <Darkstone> [4/9 @ 1:31] (1/5)

Tom as Sublime and Beautiful?!? <Curious> [4/9 @ 10:40] (1/4)

Not Beautiful... <Darkstone> [4/9 @ 12:57] (1/3)

Still not Tom <Curious> [4/9 @ 13:46] (1/2)

A pity... <Darkstone> [4/9 @ 14:01] (1/1)

Don't <Curious> [4/9 @ 18:37] (0/0)

I always come back to Gandalf's assessment <Curious> [4/6 @ 12:08] (2/10)

Excellent! Gandalf's words at the council... <Psyphon> [4/7 @ 1:11] (1/8)

Perhaps wise but not great. <Curious> [4/7 @ 12:12] (1/7)

...and the list grows on. <Psyphon> [4/7 @ 12:51] (3/6)

Two poems about Bombadil <Curious> [4/7 @ 15:42] (0/0)
And for when you get it: (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [4/7 @ 14:03] (2/2)

Wow...thank you -- this is great! (No Text) <gullygilly> [4/7 @ 17:52] (0/0)
Ooo! More? Yessss! *Psyphon beams with joy* (No Text) <Psyphon> [4/7 @ 14:18] (0/0)

Here: (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [4/7 @ 14:00] (1/1)

Indigo, here I come... <Psyphon> [4/7 @ 14:24] (0/0)

great points... <gullygilly> [4/6 @ 13:15] (0/0)

Here's an interesting link <Lady of Dor-lomin> [4/6 @ 4:39] (7/15)

And another: (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [4/6 @ 21:01] (0/0)
Another link: (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [4/6 @ 21:00] (2/6)

Bliss!!! *Psyphon eases into his chair with a mug of Chocohot* (No Text) <Psyphon> [4/7 @ 1:32] (0/0)
great links as well <Frodo_for_President> [4/7 @ 0:20] (1/4)

I tend to believe precisely that! <Psyphon> [4/7 @ 1:30] (1/3)

*gives a great belly laugh* <Frodo_for_President> [4/7 @ 1:54] (1/2)

Likewise <Psyphon> [4/7 @ 9:39] (1/1)

Thanks! (No Text) <Frodo_for_President> [4/7 @ 13:35] (0/0)

Brilliant <Frodo_for_President> [4/6 @ 14:20] (0/0)
Oh! Fortuitous! <Psyphon> [4/6 @ 11:36] (0/0)
Thank you... <gullygilly> [4/6 @ 10:44] (0/0)
yes, great links... <drogo_drogo> [4/6 @ 9:02] (1/2)

If I understand you correctly... <Psyphon> [4/6 @ 14:14] (1/1)

separate creations <drogo_drogo> [4/6 @ 20:39] (0/0)

thanks for that link! good one (No Text) <hatster> [4/6 @ 8:21] (0/0)

you better watch out... <Frodo_for_President> [4/6 @ 1:23] (4/18)

PLEASE don't hesitate to ask such questions. <Curious> [4/6 @ 12:16] (0/0)
Even if we groan at some questions... <gullygilly> [4/6 @ 10:53] (0/0)
Au contraire <Altaira> [4/6 @ 2:02] (2/2)

I like that description of Tom as... <Psyphon> [4/6 @ 11:21] (0/0)
I know... <Frodo_for_President> [4/6 @ 2:14] (0/0)

I understand! I am relatively new here too... <Psyphon> [4/6 @ 1:46] (2/12)

if you are worried <hatster> [4/6 @ 8:17] (1/1)

Thank you. <Psyphon> [4/6 @ 9:37] (0/0)

very well-spoken (or well-typed, as it were)! <Frodo_for_President> [4/6 @ 1:57] (1/9)

I can't speak for anyone else, but... <Psyphon> [4/6 @ 11:06] (2/8)

In his letters Tolkien expressly rejected <Curious> [4/6 @ 12:20] (1/5)

What is your take on... <Psyphon> [4/6 @ 14:21] (3/4)

Sauron could defeat Tom <Altaira> [4/6 @ 23:18] (1/1)

"I think..." <Psyphon> [4/7 @ 1:23] (0/0)

See my response above <Curious> [4/6 @ 20:51] (0/0)
that's my take <Frodo_for_President> [4/6 @ 14:48] (0/0)

Well, Tom isn't in the films because <Corsair of Umbar> [4/6 @ 11:39] (1/1)

Point taken! <Psyphon> [4/6 @ 14:24] (0/0)

quick question <Frodo_for_President> [4/6 @ 0:33] (2/7)

A quick answer <Altaira> [4/6 @ 1:02] (1/2)

thanks <Frodo_for_President> [4/6 @ 1:05] (1/1)

Sure :) (No Text) <Altaira> [4/6 @ 1:08] (0/0)

Aragorn met Frod at the end of September... <Psyphon> [4/6 @ 0:54] (1/3)

Pardon me. That should read "Aragorn met Frodo..." (No Text) <Psyphon> [4/6 @ 0:55] (1/2)

I thought you were just using a cute nickname ;-) (No Text) <Frodo_for_President> [4/6 @ 1:00] (1/1)

Funny! That's what my analyst said. (No Text) <Psyphon> [4/6 @ 1:03] (0/0)

Gandalf the Maia <ranger in ithilien> [4/5 @ 19:36] (4/7)

Istari & Radagast <Celebrial> [4/6 @ 23:50] (0/0)
Unfinished Tales presents a short account <Altaira> [4/6 @ 0:52] (1/1)

Well, after a fashion <Watson> [4/6 @ 9:38] (0/0)

Let's try that again. They are all Maiar. Only <Curious> [4/5 @ 21:43] (1/2)

Sauruman's spirit <Farawyn> [4/5 @ 22:37] (1/1)

Gandalf supports Radagast. <PhantomS> [4/6 @ 8:44] (0/0)

They are all Maiar. Only Gandalf returns to the <Curious> [4/5 @ 20:01] (0/0)

Literary words. <Farawyn> [4/4 @ 23:02] (13/23)

Fisssssssshhhhh (No Text) <Marigold Gamgee> [4/8 @ 15:19] (0/0)
Foul dwimmerlaik! (No Text) <Curious> [4/7 @ 10:21] (0/0)
Hobbitses (No Text) <Arod the Swift> [4/6 @ 15:29] (0/0)
Ring-a-ding-dillo <Altaira> [4/6 @ 1:22] (1/2)

great point! <Frodo_for_President> [4/6 @ 1:25] (1/1)

Exactly. <Ataahua> [4/6 @ 2:03] (0/0)

Entdraught (No Text) <Frodo_for_President> [4/6 @ 1:10] (0/0)
Presently, I would have to say... <Psyphon> [4/6 @ 0:22] (0/0)
My fav is 'tweens' because <Ltlberr> [4/5 @ 18:30] (1/3)

Oh, and another word <Ltlberr> [4/5 @ 18:36] (1/2)

Well that was a 'moot' point... <Psyphon> [4/6 @ 0:47] (1/1)

Unanimous: <Ltlberr> [4/6 @ 5:55] (0/0)

Elevenses <Dimmacil> [4/5 @ 10:09] (1/1)

*blush* <Farawyn> [4/5 @ 22:29] (0/0)

mathom, etc. <drogo_drogo> [4/5 @ 9:45] (0/0)
Fool of a fool <IBo> [4/5 @ 5:04] (1/4)

I bet Tolkien knew... <Bill the Faithful Animal> [4/5 @ 6:46] (1/3)

Maybe <IBo> [4/5 @ 16:47] (1/2)

the spelling is actually "bailiwick" <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [4/6 @ 0:31] (1/1)

Thanks, both of you <IBo> [4/6 @ 4:22] (0/0)

My brother and I... <Golfimbul> [4/5 @ 2:34] (0/0)
irresponsible "tweens" (No Text) <Lenwe> [4/5 @ 1:47] (0/0)
*neek breek* <Ataahua> [4/4 @ 23:36] (0/0)

A question about Galadriel and Feanor? <Bonomir> [4/4 @ 18:46] (5/13)

then where does that place Celebrimbor? <Dryhten> [4/6 @ 4:27] (3/3)

incomparible <Glaurung the Magnificent> [4/6 @ 18:37] (0/0)
You can't compare those <PhantomS> [4/6 @ 8:51] (0/0)
I don't think so... <Reddevil> [4/6 @ 7:28] (0/0)

Agreed <Reddevil> [4/6 @ 4:17] (0/0)

depends on how you look at it. <Lorien-lover> [4/5 @ 17:24] (0/0)
I heard somewhere <Aragorn_Elessar> [4/5 @ 13:32] (0/0)
two tree hill <Linguilindale> [4/4 @ 20:43] (1/2)

Note the timing of those writings. <Curious> [4/4 @ 21:10] (1/1)

good point!!! All depends on how the reader looks at it. (No Text) <Lorien-lover> [4/5 @ 17:26] (0/0)

Hhhmmm....... <beren_boy> [4/4 @ 20:19] (0/0)
IMHO Galadriel simply because <Elythiel> [4/4 @ 19:26] (1/1)

There is a constant debate... <Farawyn> [4/4 @ 23:04] (0/0)

Why, O Why is Mount Doom so short?!? <samwise the fat> [4/4 @ 17:54] (3/6)

Tolkien agreed. From <Curious> [4/4 @ 21:03] (0/0)
a foolish friend once asked me... <Glaurung the Magnificent> [4/4 @ 18:27] (0/0)
It's not the destination..it's the journey. <Farawyn> [4/4 @ 18:11] (2/3)

yes, altho speaking from <Princess of Geekland> [4/7 @ 12:33] (0/0)
Don't know if I agree with you about childbirth <FantasyFan> [4/5 @ 18:37] (1/1)

Good luck getting it! <Farawyn> [4/5 @ 22:30] (0/0)

Something I've always wondered about.... <Frodo_for_President> [4/4 @ 17:17] (5/17)

Not Heaven...That other place. <Lotheriel> [4/4 @ 23:59] (0/0)
OK. <Curious> [4/4 @ 19:07] (2/4)

the "escape" of Boromir <hatster> [4/6 @ 9:26] (1/1)

good point! <Frodo_for_President> [4/7 @ 1:23] (0/0)

Isn't it mentioned somewhere that <Elythiel> [4/4 @ 19:33] (1/1)

Well, <Curious> [4/4 @ 19:39] (0/0)

I'll give it a whirl... <iamleia2> [4/4 @ 18:02] (1/2)

very interesting... <Frodo_for_President> [4/4 @ 18:25] (1/1)

Hmmm... <iamleia2> [4/5 @ 3:46] (0/0)

Tolkein never elaborated on heaven <Dryhten> [4/4 @ 17:57] (1/2)

Ahh yes, AND... <iamleia2> [4/4 @ 18:06] (1/1)

note to self: <Frodo_for_President> [4/4 @ 18:35] (0/0)

Oh boy, this question is pretty deep... <samwise the fat> [4/4 @ 17:47] (1/4)

thanks... <Frodo_for_President> [4/4 @ 17:57] (2/3)

more than memory <Linguilindale> [4/4 @ 23:00] (0/0)
From what I understand,... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [4/4 @ 18:25] (1/1)

thank you too... <Frodo_for_President> [4/4 @ 18:43] (0/0)

What is the best book about Tolkien <Ulmo89> [4/4 @ 15:43] (2/2)

The best book is his biography. <Nimrodel > [4/4 @ 21:29] (0/0)
Many better! If you want biography, <Curious> [4/4 @ 16:01] (0/0)

2 fun things I just learned <Princess of Geekland> [4/4 @ 13:56] (1/6)

Then there's the Ring of Barahir... <Reverend> [4/4 @ 14:26] (1/5)

I am sure <Curious> [4/4 @ 14:36] (1/4)

Cool. I had forgotten <Princess of Geekland> [4/4 @ 14:52] (1/3)

treasures, money, etc <PhantomS> [4/6 @ 9:04] (2/2)

very fun UUTs about the <Princess of Geekland> [4/7 @ 12:37] (0/0)
That palantiri could be older <Curious> [4/7 @ 12:03] (0/0)

Wormtongue spitting. <Golfimbul> [4/4 @ 13:38] (2/10)

Gandalf says he is "bold and cunning." <Curious> [4/4 @ 14:49] (1/6)

Ah yes... <Golfimbul> [4/4 @ 16:18] (1/5)

To show his hate? <Curious> [4/4 @ 18:51] (1/4)

Most often to gain some advantage for themselves. (No Text) <Golfimbul> [4/5 @ 2:24] (2/3)

Hey! It is foreshadowing! <Curious> [4/5 @ 10:38] (1/1)

yeah, he does seem to lose his temper a lot (No Text) <Golfimbul> [4/5 @ 15:00] (0/0)

Not always. <Curious> [4/5 @ 10:30] (0/0)

To show his contempt. <Princess of Geekland> [4/4 @ 14:07] (1/2)

but they might have killed him (No Text) <Golfimbul> [4/4 @ 16:15] (1/1)

Well, sure, but I think <Princess of Geekland> [4/4 @ 17:17] (0/0)

"The King of the Golden Hall" -- additional question. <Curious> [4/4 @ 9:52] (7/47)

One thought. <Morwen> [4/4 @ 22:50] (0/0)
The power of oaths may be relevant. <Curious> [4/4 @ 20:15] (1/1)

great points... <gullygilly> [4/4 @ 20:33] (0/0)

the greater good... <gullygilly> [4/4 @ 19:37] (1/2)

I do not question his virtue. <Curious> [4/4 @ 19:58] (1/1)

If there circumstances were the same...yes (No Text) <gullygilly> [4/4 @ 20:02] (0/0)

on Aragorn and Hama <drogo_drogo> [4/4 @ 12:35] (1/6)

Good leaders, like good managers... <Dame Ioreth > [4/4 @ 18:58] (1/5)

But there were explicit <Curious> [4/4 @ 19:53] (1/4)

True about the staff... <Dame Ioreth > [4/4 @ 22:17] (1/3)

"You want the truth? <Curious> [4/4 @ 22:36] (1/2)

? (No Text) <Dame Ioreth > [4/5 @ 17:56] (1/1)

It's a <Curious> [4/5 @ 19:51] (0/0)

This is an excellent question!� To which, <Weige> [4/4 @ 12:16] (1/4)

Are you using spellcheck? If <Curious> [4/4 @ 12:19] (1/3)

No.2 (Sans spell check)! : ) <Weige> [4/4 @ 12:24] (1/2)

Don't ask, don't tell? <Curious> [4/4 @ 12:26] (1/1)

I think my reading of this conversation is that they <Weige> [4/4 @ 12:49] (0/0)

This is Hama's finest hour. <Reverend> [4/4 @ 11:24] (3/10)

I'm sure this was mentioned before... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [4/4 @ 11:51] (1/5)

I love the way you <Princess of Geekland> [4/4 @ 14:03] (1/4)

Spoken like ... <Reverend> [4/4 @ 14:44] (1/3)

I'll probably get in trouble here... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [4/4 @ 15:02] (1/2)

I doubt that Tolkien <Curious> [4/4 @ 15:57] (1/1)

Ha ha.... <Princess of Geekland> [4/4 @ 17:19] (0/0)

Is one who speaks half-truths still <Curious> [4/4 @ 11:37] (0/0)
Aragorn wouldn't be lying... <Green Rider> [4/4 @ 11:31] (1/2)

But is his intent to deceive? <Curious> [4/4 @ 11:39] (1/1)

Shall we ask him ? <Green Rider> [4/4 @ 12:08] (0/0)

Truth speaking... <gullygilly> [4/4 @ 10:51] (1/17)

You sound like a lawyer. <Curious> [4/4 @ 11:27] (2/16)

How dare you insult half of my family! <gullygilly> [4/4 @ 19:47] (1/3)

I'm a lawyer, and I don't <Curious> [4/4 @ 19:55] (1/2)

I was just joking ;) (No Text) <gullygilly> [4/4 @ 20:01] (1/1)

I know. <Curious> [4/4 @ 20:18] (0/0)

Hey! This is a family board! (No Text) <Reverend> [4/4 @ 11:36] (1/11)

"Cooperative fiction" <Curious> [4/4 @ 11:50] (2/10)

No, leaders are also politicans <gullygilly> [4/4 @ 18:41] (0/0)
Okay, <Reverend> [4/4 @ 12:22] (1/8)

Some would call religion <Curious> [4/4 @ 12:24] (1/7)

L-people, maybe. (No Text) <Reverend> [4/4 @ 13:03] (1/6)

I <Curious> [4/4 @ 13:43] (1/5)

This ... <Reverend> [4/4 @ 14:42] (3/4)

JRRT also.... <Golfimbul> [4/4 @ 16:25] (0/0)
By the way... <Reverend> [4/4 @ 15:03] (1/1)

I know many... <Golfimbul> [4/4 @ 16:23] (0/0)

Another <Curious> [4/4 @ 14:53] (0/0)

Book 3, Ch. 6 "The King of the Golden Hall" #26 <Morwen> [4/4 @ 8:45] (4/6)

I agree with the above, and... <Dame Ioreth > [4/4 @ 18:35] (0/0)
It ends with the Golden Hall empty. <Reverend> [4/4 @ 11:14] (0/0)
Oh, what a great question <gullygilly> [4/4 @ 10:37] (0/0)
Eowyn's longings <drogo_drogo> [4/4 @ 9:25] (1/2)

Well articulated! <notlost> [4/4 @ 10:57] (1/1)

good point on the foreshadowing (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [4/4 @ 19:47] (0/0)

Book 3, Ch. 6 "The King of the Golden Hall" #25 <Morwen> [4/4 @ 8:41] (3/6)

I'm not horsey... <Dame Ioreth > [4/4 @ 19:09] (0/0)
Eorl's horse understood the speech of men. <Reverend> [4/4 @ 11:09] (0/0)
Horsey answers <gullygilly> [4/4 @ 10:20] (1/3)

Horsey counterarguments <notlost> [4/4 @ 10:53] (1/2)

Horsey supporting arguments <PhantomS> [4/4 @ 11:14] (1/1)

I'm not saying ... <gullygilly> [4/4 @ 20:08] (0/0)

Book 3, Ch. 6 "The King of the Golden Hall" #24 <Morwen> [4/4 @ 8:38] (3/3)

Galadriel is bound to become their standing joke <Reverend> [4/4 @ 11:05] (0/0)
Honour among warriors. <Atlas> [4/4 @ 10:05] (0/0)
some answers <drogo_drogo> [4/4 @ 9:11] (0/0)

Unpublished material <Nimbrethil> [4/4 @ 5:14] (5/10)

and he lived happily ever after, to the end of his days <Linguilindale> [4/4 @ 15:01] (0/0)
Fascinating <Princess of Geekland> [4/4 @ 14:25] (1/3)

Christopher Tolkien's Wishes <Ostadan> [4/4 @ 17:52] (1/2)

How close are Christopher Tolkiens wishes... <Dame Ioreth > [4/4 @ 19:21] (1/1)

It's difficult to say, I think <Atlas> [4/7 @ 6:24] (0/0)

Sounds like the Dead Sea Scrolls <Curious> [4/4 @ 12:35] (0/0)
There is a group... <Watson> [4/4 @ 10:50] (0/0)
There are two schools of thought on this. <Atlas> [4/4 @ 9:45] (2/2)

In the margin <Nimbrethil> [4/7 @ 7:19] (0/0)
Good Summary - More... <Ostadan> [4/4 @ 11:54] (0/0)

Can't for the life of me remember who administers the Chapter Discussions... <Aerlinn> [4/4 @ 4:20] (1/1)

Inferno is the Keeper of the Chapter Discussion Schedule. <Ataahua> [4/4 @ 5:23] (0/0)

Hobbits and big feet <gullygilly> [4/3 @ 22:51] (11/30)

thanks all for the input here... <gullygilly> [4/4 @ 20:12] (1/1)

It's more important than Balrogs' wings? :) (No Text) <Golfimbul> [4/5 @ 2:31] (0/0)

It says in the prolouge of the LOTR book. <elvenhobbit84> [4/4 @ 18:28] (1/2)

Not that I am aware of. <Curious> [4/4 @ 18:48] (1/1)

Blame it on... <Golfimbul> [4/5 @ 2:29] (0/0)

Mr. Proudfoot was proud of his big feet. <Curious> [4/4 @ 14:03] (1/1)

Is his remark.... <Golfimbul> [4/4 @ 17:00] (0/0)

It definitely says somewhere <Dimmacil> [4/4 @ 13:48] (1/2)

You are correct. <Curious> [4/4 @ 14:12] (1/1)

"neat and nimble"... <Golfimbul> [4/4 @ 16:47] (0/0)

A real hobbit.... <Golfimbul> [4/4 @ 12:43] (1/9)

And they were stealthy, <Curious> [4/4 @ 14:20] (2/8)

On the other hand... <Cressida> [4/6 @ 12:09] (0/0)
Isaac Asamov..... <Golfimbul> [4/4 @ 16:57] (2/6)

Yes, it is because <Curious> [4/4 @ 18:46] (2/3)

Hmmm, as a humanoid decreases from Elf to Hobbit-size, <TolkienFan> [4/6 @ 4:46] (1/1)

True.... <Golfimbul> [4/6 @ 12:01] (0/0)

Thanks.... <Golfimbul> [4/5 @ 2:27] (0/0)

I love science. And I love <Princess of Geekland> [4/4 @ 17:20] (1/1)

I'd love... <Golfimbul> [4/4 @ 18:09] (0/0)

And another: (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [4/4 @ 9:04] (1/2)

thanks Curious... <gullygilly> [4/4 @ 9:41] (1/1)

He doesn't make them particularly hairy, <Curious> [4/4 @ 11:41] (0/0)

Another Tolkien illustration: (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [4/4 @ 9:03] (0/0)
Here's how Tolkien drew them: (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [4/4 @ 9:02] (0/0)
As per the "leathery soles"... <Farawyn> [4/4 @ 0:22] (0/0)
I've never been able to find anything <Morwen> [4/4 @ 0:15] (1/2)

It seems an advantage <Kimi> [4/4 @ 0:25] (1/1)

Alan Lee's illustrations... <gullygilly> [4/4 @ 0:42] (0/0)

I think it's a cultural aversion <erather> [4/3 @ 23:25] (0/0)

Book 3, Ch. 6 "The King of the Golden Hall" #23 <Morwen> [4/3 @ 20:58] (5/8)

succession <drogo_drogo> [4/4 @ 9:01] (0/0)
Just being practical... <Reverend> [4/4 @ 2:38] (0/0)
Some thoughts <JewelTook> [4/4 @ 0:08] (0/0)
Why does this part always give me shivers? <gullygilly> [4/3 @ 22:15] (1/3)

Eowyn's rebellion <erather> [4/3 @ 22:35] (1/2)

as for that . . . <Doorwarden of Theoden> [4/3 @ 23:00] (1/1)

A slight digression into this... <Farawyn> [4/4 @ 0:31] (0/0)

interesting <Ring's wrath> [4/3 @ 21:05] (0/0)

Book 3, Ch.6 "The King of the Golden Hall" #22 <Morwen> [4/3 @ 20:53] (10/31)

On gemstones and Christ figures <Golfimbul> [4/4 @ 12:57] (0/0)
*puts on Sun Tzu jewel encrusted sash* <PhantomS> [4/4 @ 11:30] (0/0)
ceremonial armor? <drogo_drogo> [4/4 @ 8:44] (0/0)
Difference between an Ideal and Reality... <Amneth> [4/4 @ 5:24] (1/9)

It may seem reasonable but... <Green Rider> [4/4 @ 5:38] (2/8)

Commanders at the rear have totally different tasks <Matthew/Ugluk> [4/4 @ 11:04] (1/5)

But what did Tolkien think? <Curious> [4/4 @ 12:02] (2/4)

I don't think Tolkien chose sides... <Amneth> [4/5 @ 3:31] (1/1)

As I said below, Gandalf is <Curious> [4/5 @ 10:36] (0/0)

Absolutely, all good points <Matthew/Ugluk> [4/4 @ 16:33] (1/1)

I'm not so sure <Curious> [4/4 @ 20:48] (0/0)

Kings, Stewards and Armorers <Atlas> [4/4 @ 4:40] (0/0)
Denethor, of course, isn't a king. <Reverend> [4/4 @ 2:48] (0/0)
Fighting in Style! <Matthew/Ugluk> [4/3 @ 23:51] (1/1)

Tolkien does like jewels, though. <Curious> [4/4 @ 12:28] (0/0)

two different cultures <Doorwarden of Theoden> [4/3 @ 23:10] (0/0)
I certainly like this King better than his movie counterpart! (No Text) <erather> [4/3 @ 22:23] (1/1)

most definitely (No Text) <Doorwarden of Theoden> [4/3 @ 23:10] (0/0)

My opinions... <Oss�> [4/3 @ 21:28] (2/10)

Do you really think war leaders should lead... <Amneth> [4/4 @ 5:11] (4/7)

Rohan has only one chance!! <Brown Radagast> [4/6 @ 14:23] (0/0)
I think the difference is... <Dame Ioreth > [4/4 @ 21:53] (0/0)
Denethor IS wise as the real world <Curious> [4/4 @ 13:50] (0/0)
Indeed I do... <Oss�> [4/4 @ 6:53] (1/3)

It depends. <Reverend> [4/4 @ 11:35] (2/2)

Forgive my... <Oss�> [4/4 @ 14:03] (0/0)
In this world, yes. But <Curious> [4/4 @ 13:47] (0/0)

I agree Osse, (Don't get me started either...) <Dame Ioreth > [4/3 @ 21:47] (1/1)

Possibly, <Oss�> [4/4 @ 4:32] (0/0)

Book 3, Ch. 6 "The King of the Golden Hall" #21 <Morwen> [4/3 @ 20:47] (6/8)

It's a man's world <Acathalion> [4/6 @ 22:35] (0/0)
I think Eowyn was more danger <nerdanel50> [4/4 @ 15:35] (0/0)
re: Eowyn <JewelTook> [4/3 @ 23:47] (1/1)

re re eowyn <Laitaine> [4/6 @ 12:17] (0/0)

The spell has been lifted. Theoden is his old self. <Curious> [4/3 @ 22:38] (1/1)

Good enough. (No Text) <Reverend> [4/4 @ 2:50] (0/0)

About Eowyn... <Dame Ioreth > [4/3 @ 21:04] (0/0)
my thoughts <Ring's wrath> [4/3 @ 20:56] (0/0)

Three Elvish Questions <Turin00> [4/3 @ 19:43] (1/1)

in answer to #3 <Ring's wrath> [4/3 @ 19:54] (0/0)

Entwives <Quickbeam2003> [4/3 @ 17:21] (1/6)

You might... <Oss�> [4/3 @ 20:52] (1/5)

but this one was *walking* <Linguilindale> [4/3 @ 22:52] (3/4)

Entwife Portrait <OakHuorn> [4/5 @ 0:23] (0/0)
I Love Ents too <OakHuorn> [4/4 @ 23:30] (0/0)
I agree... <Auren> [4/4 @ 13:43] (1/1)

Interesting Thought <OakHuorn> [4/5 @ 0:14] (0/0)

A question that's been bugging me... <NoneOfTheAbove> [4/3 @ 16:48] (4/4)

Thanks for all your posts! (No Text) <NoneOfTheAbove> [4/4 @ 2:20] (0/0)
I think he's asking about Balin and his attempt to take back Moria... (No Text) <Dame Ioreth > [4/3 @ 21:56] (0/0)
You will get a better answer than mine but... <Murmuran> [4/3 @ 17:01] (0/0)
Probably... <Oss�> [4/3 @ 16:59] (0/0)

Could someone check my facts, please? <Aunt Dora Baggins> [4/3 @ 14:38] (7/15)

simple movie explanation <mallorn leaf> [4/4 @ 16:52] (1/1)

The explanation is not that different <Curious> [4/4 @ 22:45] (0/0)

You are confusing book and film. <Dimmacil> [4/4 @ 13:42] (0/0)
Small additions <PhantomS> [4/4 @ 11:52] (1/3)

It is not clear that Gandalf <Curious> [4/4 @ 13:58] (1/2)

I, for one, always wondered <Princess of Geekland> [4/4 @ 17:21] (1/1)

There are doubtless <Curious> [4/4 @ 22:42] (0/0)

My corrections. <Curious> [4/3 @ 15:51] (1/3)

Thanks! <Aunt Dora Baggins> [4/3 @ 17:05] (1/2)

Your friend might not want the whole story. <Curious> [4/3 @ 17:16] (1/1)

The Cliff Notes version, eh? :-) (No Text) <Aunt Dora Baggins> [4/3 @ 19:10] (0/0)

Another reason <Altaira> [4/3 @ 15:48] (1/1)

Excellent point--thanks! (No Text) <Aunt Dora Baggins> [4/3 @ 17:05] (0/0)

Well met. <Lenwe> [4/3 @ 15:29] (0/0)
Sounds right to me but I'm hardly an expert. (No Text) <WhiteAslan> [4/3 @ 15:24] (0/0)

Middle Earth is beautiful... <Murmuran> [4/3 @ 14:00] (15/26)

if only <mini_merry> [4/5 @ 15:50] (0/0)
Looking for the Entwives ! <Green Rider> [4/4 @ 5:41] (1/1)

All you want <Murmuran> [4/4 @ 13:11] (0/0)

The libraries! <IBo> [4/4 @ 5:26] (0/0)
The Shire...but oops...I almost live there now... <Farawyn> [4/4 @ 0:15] (0/0)
Oh my , so many places.... <Dame Ioreth > [4/3 @ 22:32] (0/0)
My itinerary <Morwen> [4/3 @ 21:27] (0/0)
my choices <drogo_drogo> [4/3 @ 20:21] (0/0)
Any Age <Mim the Magnificent> [4/3 @ 17:11] (1/2)

Interesting choice.. <Murmuran> [4/3 @ 17:53] (1/1)

Cerin Amroth <Mim the Magnificent> [4/3 @ 18:33] (0/0)

My own answer <Murmuran> [4/3 @ 16:53] (0/0)
First of all, I would want it to be in the 2nd or 3rd age. <Sangoff> [4/3 @ 16:31] (1/3)

We kinda figured... <Murmuran> [4/3 @ 16:42] (1/2)

I'd let them do most of the talking. <Sangoff> [4/3 @ 17:44] (1/1)

good point (No Text) <Murmuran> [4/3 @ 17:50] (0/0)

I guess. . . <WhiteAslan> [4/3 @ 15:22] (1/1)

LOL <Murmuran> [4/3 @ 15:28] (0/0)

For some reason... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [4/3 @ 15:01] (0/0)
If it HAD to be the 4th age... <Valandur> [4/3 @ 14:54] (1/2)

Guess it doesn't HAVE to be... <Murmuran> [4/3 @ 15:06] (1/1)

Give me an inch... <Valandur> [4/3 @ 15:14] (0/0)

Ered Lithui Tours, Inc. <Matthew/Ugluk> [4/3 @ 14:36] (1/1)

I thought of that... sorta <Murmuran> [4/3 @ 14:42] (0/0)

Oh wow, quite a question <Groovicles> [4/3 @ 14:17] (1/1)

We all have <Murmuran> [4/3 @ 14:33] (0/0)

Helms Deep <Nimbrethil> [4/3 @ 10:01] (2/5)

All will become clear... <Oss�> [4/3 @ 10:33] (1/1)

I love your footer!! (No Text) <beren_boy> [4/3 @ 18:00] (0/0)

From "The King of the Golden Hall" <Morwen> [4/3 @ 10:21] (2/2)

Of course.. <Nimbrethil> [4/3 @ 10:49] (0/0)
Yes, Eowyn led them... <Nimrodel > [4/3 @ 10:30] (0/0)

Book 3, Ch. 6 "The King of the Golden Hall" #20 <Morwen> [4/3 @ 9:26] (8/14)

Public Discourse <notlost> [4/3 @ 20:33] (0/0)
Not pity! <Matthew/Ugluk> [4/3 @ 14:15] (1/2)

I don't see Rohan as being that "barbaric". <Dame Ioreth > [4/3 @ 14:43] (1/1)

Not barbaric at all <Matthew/Ugluk> [4/3 @ 23:14] (0/0)

redemption <drogo_drogo> [4/3 @ 13:58] (0/0)
Choice...and Free Will <gullygilly> [4/3 @ 11:13] (1/1)

Is this your final answer? <Mim the Magnificent> [4/3 @ 14:59] (0/0)

Another instance of pity and an offer of a second chance? <Dame Ioreth > [4/3 @ 11:03] (1/2)

Nice point regarding the palantir! <Kimi> [4/3 @ 23:11] (1/1)

True about Saruman... <Dame Ioreth > [4/3 @ 23:14] (0/0)

My thoughts... <Oss�> [4/3 @ 11:01] (0/0)
Theoden knows Grima was once a good man. <Reverend> [4/3 @ 10:52] (1/1)

That is such a generous thought <joannaspring> [4/3 @ 16:12] (0/0)

Some thoughts. <JewelTook> [4/3 @ 9:50] (0/0)

Book 3, Ch. 6 "The King of the Golden Hall" # 19 <Morwen> [4/3 @ 9:23] (5/6)

Spear and shield... <Matthew/Ugluk> [4/3 @ 14:00] (0/0)
somewhat like a warrior society <drogo_drogo> [4/3 @ 13:52] (0/0)
It would be taken for granted... <Reverend> [4/3 @ 11:02] (0/0)
My thoughts... <Oss�> [4/3 @ 10:10] (1/1)

Living in the wilderness... <Dame Ioreth > [4/3 @ 10:41] (0/0)

Conscription *puts on Sun Tzu towel* <PhantomS> [4/3 @ 9:47] (0/0)

Book 3, Ch. 6 "The King of the Golden Hall" (and an apology) <Morwen> [4/3 @ 9:16] (8/9)

mini-strategist <notlost> [4/3 @ 20:40] (0/0)
both realize the need to act <drogo_drogo> [4/3 @ 13:47] (0/0)
No need to appologize... <gullygilly> [4/3 @ 11:23] (0/0)
The sharp end is here. <Reverend> [4/3 @ 11:10] (0/0)
Thoughts. <JewelTook> [4/3 @ 10:02] (0/0)
The wrong book, eh? <Oss�> [4/3 @ 9:54] (1/1)

Yes... <Dame Ioreth > [4/3 @ 10:32] (0/0)

Gondor and Rohan are allies <Golfimbul> [4/3 @ 9:41] (0/0)
I thought he had come to that conclusion himself ... <Ioreth > [4/3 @ 9:19] (0/0)

OT: Absence <NZ Strider> [4/3 @ 3:27] (13/15)

Have fun! <Acathalion> [4/4 @ 18:25] (0/0)
We'll miss you. <Princess of Geekland> [4/4 @ 13:52] (0/0)
Mixed Feelings <Atlas> [4/4 @ 3:59] (0/0)
Enjoy the vacation and eat hobbit meals <Lothirienne> [4/4 @ 2:05] (0/0)
Farewell! We hardly knew ye... <notlost> [4/3 @ 20:19] (0/0)
Have a great time and a safe return. (No Text) <Golfimbul> [4/3 @ 11:49] (0/0)
Have fun, NZ! We'll miss you. (No Text) <Eledhwen> [4/3 @ 11:44] (0/0)
Sorry for us but happy for you... <gullygilly> [4/3 @ 10:50] (0/0)
How dare you take a vacation! <Nimrodel > [4/3 @ 10:32] (0/0)
You will certainly be missed. <Morwen> [4/3 @ 9:19] (0/0)
I expect a full analysis of the chapters you missed <Curious> [4/3 @ 8:15] (0/0)
You haven't got the hang of <Draupne> [4/3 @ 5:34] (0/0)
You can't do that! <Kimi> [4/3 @ 3:36] (2/2)

With him lies the true Quest. Ours is but a small matter in the great deeds of this time. <Linguilindale> [4/3 @ 9:11] (0/0)
I just come back <Villordsutch> [4/3 @ 3:54] (0/0)

Book 2, Ch. 6 "The King of the Golden Hall" #17 <Morwen> [4/2 @ 21:11] (4/9)

And if the Rohirrim are really Anglo Saxons.... <Golfimbul> [4/3 @ 8:17] (0/0)
it's a matter of regaining trust <drogo_drogo> [4/3 @ 8:17] (1/3)

To add to this point...following orders with out question... <gullygilly> [4/3 @ 10:46] (1/2)

it does raise obeying the chain of command question! (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [4/3 @ 13:53] (1/1)

Reread your post... <gullygilly> [4/3 @ 15:38] (0/0)

Hama has surely filled Eomer in. <Reverend> [4/3 @ 0:07] (0/0)
Resentment isn't in Eomer's nature <Kimi> [4/2 @ 22:40] (2/2)

I agree. <Dame Ioreth > [4/3 @ 10:22] (0/0)
re: Hama <JewelTook> [4/2 @ 23:07] (0/0)

Book 2, Ch. 6 "The King of the Golden Hall" #16 <Morwen> [4/2 @ 21:07] (10/28)

I recently bought a bokken... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [4/3 @ 17:16] (1/1)

I used to do Tai Chi... <Dame Ioreth > [4/3 @ 23:08] (0/0)

The first thing I learned when I fenced.. <Dame Ioreth > [4/3 @ 11:57] (0/0)
I prefer a bow but... <gullygilly> [4/3 @ 10:35] (0/0)
If you compare a sword to ... <Luinaelin> [4/3 @ 10:21] (0/0)
My take on swords <PhantomS> [4/3 @ 9:33] (0/0)
Read "What Good is a Glass Dagger?" <Reverend> [4/3 @ 0:23] (1/1)

Another point on samurai <Atlas> [4/3 @ 8:31] (0/0)

What is it with swords? <JewelTook> [4/2 @ 23:37] (1/13)

Not all that heavy! <Matthew/Ugluk> [4/2 @ 23:56] (5/12)

Cool! Do you fence too? (No Text) <Dame Ioreth > [4/3 @ 11:50] (1/2)

Unfortunately, no... <Matthew/Ugluk> [4/3 @ 13:28] (1/1)

Too bad... <Dame Ioreth > [4/3 @ 14:47] (0/0)

Thanks, M/U <JewelTook> [4/3 @ 9:34] (1/3)

You're welcome, and Thank you! <Matthew/Ugluk> [4/3 @ 13:15] (1/2)

*blinks* <JewelTook> [4/3 @ 17:28] (1/1)

They're on my website, <Matthew/Ugluk> [4/3 @ 23:31] (0/0)

You don't have any hanging over your head, <Curious> [4/3 @ 8:20] (1/1)

Like Damocles <Matthew/Ugluk> [4/3 @ 13:01] (0/0)

Check out Ugluk's site, you all. (No Text) <Golfimbul> [4/3 @ 8:12] (0/0)
A picture is worth 1,000 words. <Morwen> [4/3 @ 1:13] (1/1)

Thank you, I'm happy to share (No Text) <Matthew/Ugluk> [4/3 @ 13:35] (0/0)

swords are links to the heroic past <drogo_drogo> [4/2 @ 22:21] (0/0)
Defense, craftsmanship, lineage & mythology <Altaira> [4/2 @ 21:47] (1/1)

Also versatility... <Golfimbul> [4/3 @ 8:02] (0/0)

The sword is simply <Curious> [4/2 @ 21:45] (1/2)

That suggests another question.... <Golfimbul> [4/3 @ 7:55] (1/1)

Why would Sting detect orcs? Why <Curious> [4/3 @ 11:23] (0/0)

Book 2, Ch. 6 "The King of the Golden Hall" #15 <Morwen> [4/2 @ 21:02] (5/8)

Obviously Gandalf told Boromir's story. <Reverend> [4/3 @ 0:26] (0/0)
The death of Boromir <JewelTook> [4/2 @ 23:18] (1/1)

I agree. <Dame Ioreth > [4/3 @ 9:54] (0/0)

I find it interesting <Kimi> [4/2 @ 22:35] (0/0)
He must have told him <erather> [4/2 @ 22:35] (1/1)

We know that Boromir <Cressida> [4/3 @ 17:01] (0/0)

hasty answers <drogo_drogo> [4/2 @ 22:06] (1/1)

I'm inclined to agree about Boromir. <Morwen> [4/3 @ 2:13] (0/0)

Book 2, Ch. 6 "The King of the Golden Hall"� #13 <Morwen> [4/2 @ 9:32] (6/12)

What Aragorn thought of Eowyn, <Curious> [4/3 @ 13:34] (0/0)
Eowyn... <erather> [4/2 @ 18:54] (0/0)
I have always taken the pity to reflect <Lottelita> [4/2 @ 18:33] (1/1)

"...he sees Eowyn too clearly to love her" <Cressida> [4/3 @ 17:14] (0/0)

Fair and Cold <notlost> [4/2 @ 16:10] (0/0)
The word "pity"... <Golfimbul> [4/2 @ 13:08] (1/3)

Eowen's pity <Dame Ioreth > [4/2 @ 14:40] (1/2)

insightful.... <Golfimbul> [4/2 @ 15:39] (1/1)

That's because... <Dame Ioreth > [4/3 @ 11:10] (0/0)

Take my temperature, please. <gullygilly> [4/2 @ 13:05] (1/2)

Well, if one is Alfred Hitchcock... <Cressida> [4/2 @ 16:07] (1/1)

Well, yes... <gullygilly> [4/3 @ 10:17] (0/0)

Book 2, Ch. 6 "The King of the Golden Hall" #14 <Morwen> [4/2 @ 9:26] (6/8)

Purist point of view <notlost> [4/2 @ 16:18] (0/0)
infect the will <drogo_drogo> [4/2 @ 13:32] (0/0)
As for guessing... <Green Rider> [4/2 @ 11:58] (1/1)

The exact words... <Green Rider> [4/2 @ 12:36] (0/0)

Some answers <JewelTook> [4/2 @ 11:35] (0/0)
Drugs. it's the drugs. <PhantomS> [4/2 @ 11:30] (1/1)

I agree here... <gullygilly> [4/2 @ 12:40] (0/0)

The same... <Oss�> [4/2 @ 10:51] (0/0)

Book 2, Ch. 6 "The King of the Golden Hall"� #12 <Morwen> [4/2 @ 9:19] (3/6)

Try standing up after a long time sitting down <Eledhwen> [4/2 @ 12:56] (0/0)
'Twas said of old... <Oss�> [4/2 @ 9:59] (2/3)

ditto... <drogo_drogo> [4/2 @ 13:28] (1/1)

Yup, but... <Oss�> [4/2 @ 14:28] (0/0)

Agreed. <JewelTook> [4/2 @ 11:23] (0/0)

This is powerful magic. <Curious> [4/2 @ 9:55] (0/0)

The ring gives power according to its wearer. <Reddevil> [4/2 @ 7:14] (3/5)

read UT: The Disaster of the Gladden Fields <PhantomS> [4/2 @ 11:09] (0/0)
Just to further confuse... <Oss�> [4/2 @ 10:23] (0/0)
He was already king of the world. <Curious> [4/2 @ 9:48] (1/2)

I disagree, as a king (and a great one) of Numenor... <Pipe to Nul> [4/2 @ 10:14] (1/1)

We agree. <Curious> [4/2 @ 14:39] (0/0)

Questions <patric44> [4/2 @ 1:41] (2/4)

some answers (Story Spoiler - ROTK...since you asked) <Golfimbul> [4/2 @ 2:29] (1/2)

however on the first question <hatster> [4/2 @ 6:54] (1/1)

cool...forgot about that (No Text) <Golfimbul> [4/2 @ 12:44] (0/0)

this is a job for.... <Reverend> [4/2 @ 2:21] (0/0)

Book 2, Ch. 6 "The King of the Golden Hall"� #11 <Morwen> [4/1 @ 20:30] (7/12)

911 please <gullygilly> [4/2 @ 12:26] (0/0)
In this case, <Oss�> [4/2 @ 8:44] (0/0)
I suppose that Gandalf <NZ Strider> [4/2 @ 4:43] (0/0)
Galadriel's ring, <nerdanel50> [4/2 @ 1:10] (1/1)

Didn't Sam say... <JennEric> [4/3 @ 18:23] (0/0)

Note that Dwimordene is Rohirric. Does <Curious> [4/2 @ 0:00] (1/4)

The Rohirrim <PhantomS> [4/2 @ 11:20] (1/3)

But the author of this poem, <Curious> [4/2 @ 14:43] (1/2)

During the Ride of Eorl <PhantomS> [4/3 @ 8:55] (1/1)

In this case, though, <Curious> [4/3 @ 11:35] (0/0)

My guess... <Reverend> [4/1 @ 21:30] (0/0)
a breath of fresh air <hatster> [4/1 @ 21:07] (0/0)

Book 2, Ch. 6 "The King of the Golden Hall"� #10 <Morwen> [4/1 @ 20:27] (5/13)

The insults and challenges which <NZ Strider> [4/2 @ 4:51] (0/0)
Probably both <Watson> [4/2 @ 0:50] (0/0)
Jackson may have something here. <Curious> [4/1 @ 23:49] (0/0)
It's hard to say what personal... <Reverend> [4/1 @ 21:45] (2/8)

Have you seen 8 Mile? <Curious> [4/2 @ 0:10] (2/3)

Also old Celtic minstrels-- the Bardos... <gullygilly> [4/2 @ 12:01] (0/0)
reminds me of the French knight in Monty Python & the Holy Grail too! (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [4/2 @ 8:31] (1/1)

Your Mother smelt of eldeberries and your Father was a hamster!! (No Text) <Brown Radagast> [4/2 @ 23:28] (0/0)

yes, formalized insults <drogo_drogo> [4/1 @ 23:54] (2/3)

In Old Norse texts <NZ Strider> [4/2 @ 4:29] (1/1)

thanks Strider & Mim <drogo_drogo> [4/2 @ 8:29] (0/0)

In Beowulf... <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [4/2 @ 0:29] (0/0)

A man with a lot to lose... <Dame Ioreth > [4/1 @ 21:39] (0/0)

Book 2, Ch. 6 "The King of the Golden Hall"� #9 <Morwen> [4/1 @ 20:23] (6/7)

my ideas... <gullygilly> [4/2 @ 11:26] (0/0)
So much light <Kimi> [4/2 @ 0:33] (0/0)
Theoden seems very, very old. But <Curious> [4/2 @ 0:07] (0/0)
two things about the descriptions <drogo_drogo> [4/1 @ 23:46] (0/0)
Grima is a man of Rohan... <Reverend> [4/1 @ 21:54] (0/0)
It's all in the eyes <Altaira> [4/1 @ 21:15] (1/1)

I agree. <Dame Ioreth > [4/1 @ 21:52] (0/0)

Chapter 6: The Battle of the Pelennor Fields <Cyberia> [4/1 @ 18:14] (3/5)

You could read The Battle of the Catalaunian Fields. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [4/1 @ 21:17] (0/0)
Yep definately skip it... nothing really happens ;). (No Text) <Milk> [4/1 @ 19:29] (0/0)
Instead, I thought for my next reading... <gullygilly> [4/1 @ 18:42] (1/2)

I like that chapter <princessofhalflings> [4/2 @ 18:38] (1/1)

I was making a bad joke... (No Text) <gullygilly> [4/3 @ 15:42] (0/0)

pick a character <Frodo_for_President> [4/1 @ 17:27] (27/63)

More a place... <Nimbrethil> [4/4 @ 5:18] (0/0)
Ioreth ... <Ioreth > [4/3 @ 1:47] (0/0)
Pippin all the way! <princessofhalflings> [4/2 @ 18:46] (1/5)

I like Pip too <Frodo_for_President> [4/2 @ 19:19] (1/4)

doesn't he have the cutest scottish accent? *giggle* gotta love it (No Text) <Armariel> [4/2 @ 22:13] (1/3)

yes!! :) <princessofhalflings> [4/3 @ 0:15] (1/2)

perfect <Frodo_for_President> [4/3 @ 0:29] (1/1)

LOL <Armariel> [4/3 @ 0:42] (0/0)

Eowyn or Arwen. <Sangoff> [4/2 @ 17:31] (0/0)
Sam... <gullygilly> [4/2 @ 14:38] (1/1)

Frodo <daphwisethebrave> [4/2 @ 23:44] (0/0)

Deos it have to be a character? <IBo> [4/2 @ 8:06] (2/3)

In that case, a fly on the wall... <Darkstone> [4/2 @ 13:35] (0/0)
A fellow librarian concurs <Stephanie> [4/2 @ 11:41] (1/1)

I'd love to have you <IBo> [4/2 @ 15:52] (0/0)

�No actually I don't want to be Glorfindel anyway, I want to be Sauron! <Reddevil> [4/2 @ 7:21] (1/3)

But not for long ! (No Text) <Green Rider> [4/2 @ 7:30] (1/2)

Sauron is forever <Reddevil> [4/2 @ 7:38] (1/1)

Sauron is forever <Armariel> [4/2 @ 12:34] (0/0)

Glorfindel <Reddevil> [4/2 @ 6:44] (0/0)
Aragorn...cos Chicks dig him :) (No Text) <Villordsutch> [4/2 @ 3:48] (0/0)
Sam because <nerdanel50> [4/2 @ 0:38] (2/2)

Good reply <Frodo_for_President> [4/2 @ 13:10] (0/0)
Sam because... <Armariel> [4/2 @ 12:40] (0/0)

The domestic women of Middle Earth <Stephanie> [4/2 @ 0:38] (1/3)

Your answer was so nice; <IBo> [4/2 @ 8:10] (1/2)

Thank you for your compliments <Stephanie> [4/2 @ 11:34] (1/1)

I'm glad a fellow-librarian also <IBo> [4/2 @ 15:59] (0/0)

Eowyn, of course. <Nimrodel > [4/2 @ 0:10] (0/0)
Glorfindel <Arod the Swift> [4/1 @ 23:02] (0/0)
My standard response .... <Reverend> [4/1 @ 21:59] (1/1)

Haha! (No Text) <beren_boy> [4/1 @ 22:27] (0/0)

Frodo <FantasyFan> [4/1 @ 21:27] (0/0)
Fastred of Greenholm. <Curious> [4/1 @ 21:11] (1/5)

Which brings me to an important question: <Bonomir> [4/1 @ 21:25] (2/4)

Which brings me to an important question: <Armariel> [4/2 @ 14:28] (1/1)

A common misconception. <Atlas> [4/4 @ 4:43] (0/0)

Of course. <Curious> [4/1 @ 21:28] (1/1)

OK <Bonomir> [4/1 @ 21:36] (0/0)

Well, I'd *like* to be like... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [4/1 @ 21:02] (2/2)

I woudl like to be Eowyn or Arwen... <Dame Ioreth > [4/1 @ 22:59] (0/0)
Aunt Dora Baggins <Bonomir> [4/1 @ 21:21] (0/0)

Faramir <Bonomir> [4/1 @ 20:24] (0/0)
Butterbur! <drogo_drogo> [4/1 @ 19:57] (0/0)
pick a character <Armariel> [4/1 @ 19:24] (0/0)
here's mine <Frodo_for_President> [4/1 @ 18:58] (4/9)

which reminds me <hatster> [4/2 @ 7:04] (1/3)

I know you are not talking <IBo> [4/2 @ 9:06] (1/2)

the Orc discussion <hatster> [4/2 @ 22:50] (1/1)

Better goal <IBo> [4/3 @ 8:20] (0/0)

pick a character� <Frodo_for_President> <Armariel> [4/1 @ 19:35] (0/0)
What do you mean ill gotten power? (No Text) <Turin00> [4/1 @ 19:25] (2/2)

or.... <Frodo_for_President> [4/1 @ 19:43] (0/0)
ill-gotten <Frodo_for_President> [4/1 @ 19:36] (0/0)

Good call. astute observation, too ;) (No Text) <rangers rule> [4/1 @ 19:23] (0/0)

Eomer! <Nahar> [4/1 @ 18:48] (0/0)
Frodo <WhiteAslan> [4/1 @ 18:47] (0/0)
strider, no question! <rangers rule> [4/1 @ 18:46] (0/0)
Easy <Darkstone> [4/1 @ 18:44] (1/1)

nice one! <Frodo_for_President> [4/1 @ 19:09] (0/0)

Aragorn <Psyphon> [4/1 @ 18:14] (1/1)

wow, thanks <Frodo_for_President> [4/1 @ 18:35] (0/0)

Galadriel because <Hobbit-Of-No-Intelligence> [4/1 @ 17:53] (0/0)

Legolas and Gimli <Son of Thranduil> [4/1 @ 15:27] (2/4)

Plenty <Eledhwen> [4/1 @ 16:32] (0/0)
Try searching Tolkien - Fan fiction. <Reverend> [4/1 @ 16:19] (1/2)

appendix <Son of Thranduil> [4/1 @ 17:09] (1/1)

A (No Text) <Eledhwen> [4/1 @ 19:31] (0/0)

two allegorical themes? <bigidiot> [4/1 @ 14:39] (5/28)

And another one: <Kimi> [4/2 @ 5:07] (0/0)
Hmmm, how about these: <iowaboy> [4/1 @ 21:22] (1/1)

*snert* I love Nr. 3! (No Text) <NZ Strider> [4/2 @ 4:32] (0/0)

The one works, but not sure about the other <drogo_drogo> [4/1 @ 19:52] (0/0)
I like the id, ego, superego idea better (No Text) <Golfimbul> [4/1 @ 16:09] (1/2)

Or make it the Father, Son and Ghost (No Text) <IBo> [4/1 @ 16:26] (1/1)

or emotion, intellect, and will (No Text) <Golfimbul> [4/1 @ 16:50] (0/0)

Sorry. Even I can't see Gollum <Curious> [4/1 @ 14:47] (1/20)

do you know anything about the trinity? <bigidiot> [4/1 @ 14:53] (5/19)

Trinity <IBo> [4/2 @ 5:28] (0/0)
Well, yes... <Reverend> [4/1 @ 16:33] (2/3)

word <bigidiot> [4/2 @ 12:56] (0/0)
The only way I can make that work... <Dame Ioreth > [4/1 @ 18:43] (1/1)

For that matter... <Reverend> [4/1 @ 21:25] (0/0)

Perhaps <Mim the Magnificent> [4/1 @ 16:20] (0/0)
do you? <rangers rule> [4/1 @ 15:44] (0/0)
Gollum is evil. <Curious> [4/1 @ 15:03] (2/11)

Gollum is not evil... <gullygilly> [4/1 @ 19:11] (2/7)

Gollum is not evil... <Armariel> [4/2 @ 22:09] (0/0)
See Tolkien's response below. <Curious> [4/1 @ 21:06] (1/5)

well <gullygilly> [4/2 @ 11:02] (1/4)

First, yes, Judas was evil. Second, <Curious> [4/3 @ 1:51] (1/3)

Well, this is it for me... <gullygilly> [4/3 @ 10:15] (1/2)

As long as <Curious> [4/3 @ 11:39] (1/1)

Agreed...He's not good. (No Text) <gullygilly> [4/3 @ 15:41] (0/0)

Gollum evil? <Frodo_for_President> [4/1 @ 18:02] (2/2)

Gollum evil? <Armariel> [4/2 @ 21:22] (0/0)
Here is what Tolkien said: <Curious> [4/1 @ 21:01] (0/0)

The movie in your head... <Dame Ioreth > [4/1 @ 12:34] (7/8)

Never. <Nimrodel > [4/2 @ 0:09] (0/0)
Yup. <Hobbit-Of-No-Intelligence> [4/1 @ 16:51] (0/0)
I'm afraid... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [4/1 @ 16:35] (0/0)
only a vague sense <bigidiot> [4/1 @ 14:23] (0/0)
70s rock and then Wagner... <drogo_drogo> [4/1 @ 14:06] (0/0)
Usually <Mim the Magnificent> [4/1 @ 13:12] (1/1)

Dude! I was wondering about those mushrooms last night... (No Text) <Dame Ioreth > [4/1 @ 13:28] (0/0)

Uh, no. Maybe I am just not musical <Curious> [4/1 @ 13:00] (0/0)

"Collate Replies" rocks! <Curious> [4/1 @ 11:26] (3/3)

Hehe <Altaira> [4/1 @ 13:17] (0/0)
Yes it does. <gullygilly> [4/1 @ 12:35] (0/0)
cool! I didn't know about that. (No Text) <Dame Ioreth > [4/1 @ 12:03] (0/0)

Book 2, Ch. 6 "The King of the Golden Hall"� #8 <Morwen> [4/1 @ 9:22] (9/18)

Aragorn probably enjoyed <Kimi> [4/1 @ 23:27] (0/0)
It may not be real gold. <Curious> [4/1 @ 15:01] (0/0)
Gold from Dale <Altaira> [4/1 @ 14:03] (0/0)
My comments on illetracy (deliberate mispelling),gold and kingship <PhantomS> [4/1 @ 12:12] (5/5)

on literacy <drogo_drogo> [4/1 @ 13:50] (0/0)
Whether <Mim the Magnificent> [4/1 @ 13:05] (0/0)
Not AS literate. <Curious> [4/1 @ 12:53] (0/0)
That makes a lot of sense... <Dame Ioreth > [4/1 @ 12:50] (0/0)
I was thinking of dragons too. (No Text) <Golfimbul> [4/1 @ 12:37] (0/0)

Don't have much to add except... <gullygilly> [4/1 @ 11:21] (0/0)
My thoughts. <Curious> [4/1 @ 11:17] (0/0)
Does the gold come from teh Glittering caves? <Dame Ioreth > [4/1 @ 9:43] (0/0)
No doubt runes intended to convey warding... <Reverend> [4/1 @ 9:40] (1/4)

Uh, Rev. Aragorn was a child <Curious> [4/1 @ 11:10] (2/3)

more than a child <PhantomS> [4/1 @ 12:19] (0/0)
Drat! I forgot... <Reverend> [4/1 @ 12:15] (1/1)

I've made the same error... <gullygilly> [4/1 @ 12:33] (0/0)

Whether or not Aragorn ever truly expected to become King I don't know <Ufthak> [4/1 @ 9:39] (0/0)

Book 2, Ch. 6 "The King of the Golden Hall"� #7 <Morwen> [4/1 @ 9:19] (9/17)

Given that� Wormtongue <Kimi> [4/1 @ 20:45] (0/0)
Brief comments: <NZ Strider> [4/1 @ 14:30] (4/4)

I never thought of that! <Morwen> [4/3 @ 1:26] (0/0)
I would like to believe you are <Curious> [4/2 @ 10:12] (0/0)
That is a real eye-opener ! <Green Rider> [4/2 @ 2:49] (0/0)
The old bait and switch... <gullygilly> [4/1 @ 19:33] (0/0)

Hama knew Gandalf <Altaira> [4/1 @ 13:46] (0/0)
just to add to what's below <drogo_drogo> [4/1 @ 13:36] (0/0)
Aragorn's carrying a mighty heirloom there <Eledhwen> [4/1 @ 13:22] (0/0)
Hama's gesture <gullygilly> [4/1 @ 11:04] (0/0)
I am reminded <JewelTook> [4/1 @ 9:48] (2/2)

What an interesting idea... <gullygilly> [4/1 @ 10:51] (0/0)
Never thought of that - <Mim the Magnificent> [4/1 @ 10:30] (0/0)

Consider Gandalf's instruction to "speak no haughty word" <Ufthak> [4/1 @ 9:36] (0/0)
Hama really doesn't like Wormtongue. <Reverend> [4/1 @ 9:30] (2/2)

I agree. (No Text) <Curious> [4/1 @ 11:06] (0/0)
I agree <Dame Ioreth > [4/1 @ 9:34] (0/0)

Book 2, Ch. 6 "The King of the Golden Hall"� #6 <Morwen> [4/1 @ 9:17] (7/13)

I agree with those who see <nerdanel50> [4/2 @ 0:19] (1/3)

Good point about the name! <Curious> [4/2 @ 9:34] (1/2)

Gandalf does say to Th�oden... <Morwen> [4/3 @ 2:02] (1/1)

Friends? Apparently he <Curious> [4/3 @ 14:01] (0/0)

Brief thoughts... <NZ Strider> [4/1 @ 14:05] (0/0)
guard can read Gandalf <drogo_drogo> [4/1 @ 13:30] (0/0)
I don't agree that Gandalf coerces <Curious> [4/1 @ 11:02] (2/2)

I believe <Mim the Magnificent> [4/1 @ 14:36] (0/0)
Yes <gullygilly> [4/1 @ 11:08] (0/0)

Use the Force, Gandalf... <Dame Ioreth > [4/1 @ 9:31] (0/0)
I can't remember <Ufthak> [4/1 @ 9:31] (0/0)
I think that the guard answering 'slowly'... <Reverend> [4/1 @ 9:23] (1/1)

I agree with... <gullygilly> [4/1 @ 10:45] (0/0)

About the dwarves... <precious2004> [4/1 @ 8:49] (3/3)

dwarves with chips on their shoulders <drogo_drogo> [4/1 @ 14:20] (0/0)
The Elves were the first,cuz Eru wanted it that way : <elspeth_heather> [4/1 @ 9:50] (0/0)
Yes and no. <Curious> [4/1 @ 8:57] (0/0)

Gondor & Rohan <Villordsutch> [4/1 @ 7:56] (3/6)

As it is said in the Appendices <PhantomS> [4/1 @ 11:51] (0/0)
Did one of the kings of Rohan marry <Curious> [4/1 @ 9:17] (1/3)

Thengel married Morwen of Lossarnach. <Morwen> [4/1 @ 10:08] (2/2)

Yes, thank you! <Curious> [4/1 @ 10:53] (0/0)
Well done, Morwen, I didn't manage to get any example! <elspeth_heather> [4/1 @ 10:45] (0/0)

they are separate : <elspeth_heather> [4/1 @ 9:11] (0/0)

Im Hungry <kodax> [4/1 @ 1:45] (5/6)

You're making me hungry now!!! <Sundance> [4/2 @ 14:51] (0/0)
Supper at the Prancing Pony <Morwen> [4/1 @ 9:57] (1/1)

You're right. That's a good passage... <Dame Ioreth > [4/1 @ 10:02] (0/0)

Ok, I'll take this on... <Dame Ioreth > [4/1 @ 8:55] (0/0)
Mmmm... turkish delight.... (No Text) <iamleia2> [4/1 @ 2:24] (0/0)
and I'm tired <sundering_c> [4/1 @ 1:55] (0/0)

Need help with a Tolkien related crossword question <flyerec> [4/1 @ 1:15] (1/2)

What sort of a crossword? I.e. <NZ Strider> [4/1 @ 2:03] (1/1)

some are...others are not, <flyerec> [4/1 @ 2:15] (0/0)