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The Passing of the Grey Company #11:“I bear a charmed life.” <Elwen> [7/31 @ 23:49] (11/16)

"We don't want to go to war today, <Curious> [8/1 @ 18:02] (1/1)

Very true about prophecies, <NZ Strider> [8/1 @ 20:25] (0/0)

I have never asked.... <Golfimbul> [8/1 @ 11:12] (0/0)
A good hero <gullygilly> [8/1 @ 9:34] (0/0)
It's good to be the king... <drogo_drogo> [8/1 @ 8:49] (0/0)
Aarrrgghhh! You've reminded me of *it*! <NZ Strider> [8/1 @ 5:17] (1/4)

My apologies NZ and Lothirienne... <Elwen> [8/1 @ 10:16] (1/3)

you know... <notlost> [8/1 @ 12:40] (2/2)

I think its the groovy disco sounds... <Gourry> [8/1 @ 20:00] (0/0)
Agreed, and much appreciated. <Elwen> [8/1 @ 12:57] (0/0)

Aragorn is more than a royal brat <PhantomS> [8/1 @ 4:10] (0/0)
Authority and Ability <Atlas> [8/1 @ 3:20] (0/0)
We shall not look upon his like again <Kimi> [8/1 @ 1:11] (0/0)
Now I have it stuck in my head! <Lothirienne> [8/1 @ 0:48] (0/0)
my thoughts... <wajeff> [8/1 @ 0:42] (0/0)
Faith, Hope, and Heredity <hatster> [8/1 @ 0:24] (0/0)

i dont know if this belongs here or on the main board, but... <LorienEvenstar> [7/31 @ 22:25] (2/4)

Yes. <Kimi> [7/31 @ 22:31] (0/0)
Here there be answers! ( spoilers inside) <WhiteLadyEowyn> [7/31 @ 22:31] (1/2)

*sniff* <Little Red> [8/1 @ 9:11] (1/1)

ive been meaning to <LorienEvenstar> [8/1 @ 15:16] (0/0)

Hi I am new <HoiistimanórëLossë> [7/31 @ 21:52] (4/4)

Greetings!! <Doorwarden of Theoden> [8/1 @ 16:36] (0/0)
Welcome. <Atlas> [8/1 @ 3:01] (0/0)
Welcome! <hatster> [8/1 @ 0:27] (0/0)
Hello and welcome! <Kimi> [7/31 @ 22:08] (0/0)

The Passing of the Grey Company #10:"True nobility is exempt from fear." <Elwen> [7/31 @ 20:32] (10/20)

And what was behind the door . . .? <Doorwarden of Theoden> [8/1 @ 16:25] (0/0)
Ghan-buri-ghan's ancestors carved the Pukel-men, <Curious> [8/1 @ 9:33] (3/6)

I always thought... <Suni> [8/1 @ 16:17] (1/1)

The mystery deepens! <Curious> [8/1 @ 17:33] (0/0)

Psst Curious <Lothirienne> [8/1 @ 12:17] (0/0)
From the Sil and UT <PhantomS> [8/1 @ 10:25] (1/2)

I believe <Curious> [8/1 @ 13:35] (1/1)

Was talking about the Pukel-men.not the Dead <PhantomS> [8/2 @ 2:24] (0/0)

The Anti-Moria <drogo_drogo> [8/1 @ 8:45] (0/0)
Some thoughts... <NZ Strider> [8/1 @ 4:43] (2/4)

About #3: <JewelTook> [8/1 @ 9:32] (1/1)

You are right. <NZ Strider> [8/1 @ 22:04] (0/0)

What's behind the door is what's also in the mystery box... <Atlas> [8/1 @ 6:29] (1/1)

It's an emergency exit <Matthew/Ugluk> [8/1 @ 9:47] (0/0)

The doors, mysterious skeleton and..FEAR!! <PhantomS> [8/1 @ 3:49] (0/0)
my thoughts... <wajeff> [8/1 @ 0:35] (0/0)
Nothing much to say here, but.. <Seillib> [7/31 @ 23:08] (0/0)
The sons of Elrond <Kimi> [7/31 @ 22:28] (0/0)
my thoughts <Lothirienne> [7/31 @ 22:08] (0/0)
Ghosts and such <JewelTook> [7/31 @ 21:09] (0/0)

The Passing of the Grey Company #9:"Oh that I were a man!" <Elwen> [7/31 @ 12:05] (10/33)

Eowyn's despair <Arquen> [7/31 @ 21:22] (0/0)
Eowyn's limited vision. <JewelTook> [7/31 @ 19:39] (1/7)

Exactly! And <Lothirienne> [7/31 @ 21:21] (2/6)

I never saw Rohan as quite that sexist. <Cressida> [8/1 @ 11:15] (1/1)

Swordsman, Shieldmaiden? <PhantomS> [8/1 @ 13:03] (0/0)

You make it sound like it was a mistake. <Olorin of the West> [8/1 @ 7:41] (1/3)

No mistake, but not glamourous <Lothirienne> [8/1 @ 12:13] (1/2)

"Valor without reknown" <Cressida> [8/1 @ 12:39] (1/1)

Excellent point - thanks! (No Text) <Lothirienne> [8/1 @ 13:01] (0/0)

my three cents... <wajeff> [7/31 @ 18:30] (0/0)
My thoughts <Kimi> [7/31 @ 17:49] (0/0)
Aragorn detects a suicidal note <Curious> [7/31 @ 17:24] (2/3)

sister-daughter <Linguilindale> [7/31 @ 21:03] (1/1)

Oops! <Curious> [8/1 @ 8:58] (0/0)

Indeed. <Elwen> [7/31 @ 20:10] (0/0)

What a man... <Narsil Anduril> [7/31 @ 16:40] (0/0)
More Eowyn thoughts <Morwen> [7/31 @ 14:29] (1/1)

Nothing to add; except perhaps this one thing, <NZ Strider> [7/31 @ 15:36] (0/0)

lunchtime thoughts on Aragorn, Derhelm, and Shakespearen comic heroines in drag <drogo_drogo> [7/31 @ 14:06] (2/9)

I was thinking of that too. <NZ Strider> [7/31 @ 15:32] (2/7)

POV <notlost> [7/31 @ 17:45] (1/2)

Considering that Elven adolescence <NZ Strider> [8/1 @ 4:08] (1/1)

Imagine Feanor as a teenager <Kimi> [8/1 @ 4:47] (0/0)

Norse women warriors from sagas and Shakespearean cross-dressing heroines <drogo_drogo> [7/31 @ 16:51] (3/3)

curious <Luinaelin> [8/1 @ 13:41] (0/0)
That is fascinating. <NZ Strider> [8/1 @ 4:05] (0/0)
Fascinating--many thanks <notlost> [7/31 @ 17:47] (0/0)

Very true... <Elwen> [7/31 @ 15:03] (0/0)

*throws off white dress* <PhantomS> [7/31 @ 12:52] (1/3)

"Oft expectation fails, <Little Red> [7/31 @ 14:06] (1/2)

I don't think that Halbarad and the other rangers... <Kathira> [7/31 @ 17:16] (1/1)

Love at first sight <erather> [7/31 @ 23:58] (0/0)

Aragorn's pain... <Golfimbul> [7/31 @ 12:39] (0/0)

The Passing of the Grey Compan#8"By heaven, I do love, and it hath taught me to rhyme, and to be melancholy " <Elwen> [7/31 @ 0:04] (11/24)

Eowyn was not dense either. <Curious> [7/31 @ 12:14] (2/6)

Your final question <Atlas> [8/1 @ 2:25] (1/2)

Thanks for noticing. <Curious> [8/1 @ 9:42] (1/1)

Third. <Kimi> [8/1 @ 17:25] (0/0)

About your last question... <Elwen> [7/31 @ 13:45] (1/2)

What could he have done <Curious> [7/31 @ 13:49] (1/1)

I think if he did know.... <Elwen> [7/31 @ 14:59] (0/0)

My thoughts <Morwen> [7/31 @ 10:43] (1/2)

Wow!.... <Golfimbul> [7/31 @ 12:46] (1/1)

Well... <Morwen> [7/31 @ 13:59] (0/0)

musings on Eowyn <drogo_drogo> [7/31 @ 7:29] (0/0)
A few thoughts... <NZ Strider> [7/31 @ 5:05] (1/2)

Just one thing <Kimi> [7/31 @ 17:17] (1/1)

My bad! :-) (No Text) <NZ Strider> [7/31 @ 18:25] (0/0)

At least he isn't wearing a white dress.... <PhantomS> [7/31 @ 4:41] (2/3)

That would be Elrond....in "Priscilla"! (No Text) <notlost> [7/31 @ 17:50] (1/1)

"The would be no Queen in Gondor." said Gandalf ;) (No Text) <PhantomS> [8/1 @ 10:27] (0/0)

Now there's an image <NZ Strider> [7/31 @ 5:10] (0/0)

one without hope who goes in search of death <Linguilindale> [7/31 @ 3:34] (0/0)
Offers, spoken and tacit <Atlas> [7/31 @ 2:45] (0/0)
Desperation time <erather> [7/31 @ 2:14] (0/0)
Here's my two cents.. <Seillib> [7/31 @ 1:45] (0/0)
Honi soit qui mal y pense <Kimi> [7/31 @ 1:08] (0/0)
some thoughts.... <wajeff> [7/31 @ 0:55] (0/0)

The Passing of the Grey Company#7:"Love from one side hurts, but love from two sides heals" <Elwen> [7/30 @ 16:48] (11/34)

just a little more <Doorwarden of Theoden> [7/31 @ 5:23] (0/0)
Aragorn is not dense. <Curious> [7/31 @ 3:06] (0/0)
Formality <Atlas> [7/31 @ 2:09] (1/3)

Ah, one brief point: <NZ Strider> [7/31 @ 4:17] (1/2)

It seems I was unclear. <Atlas> [7/31 @ 4:26] (1/1)

Ooops! Sorry. <NZ Strider> [8/1 @ 5:30] (0/0)

As a rare poster in the RR.... <WhiteLadyEowyn> [7/31 @ 0:00] (1/3)

"Thee" is a familiar form <Matthew/Ugluk> [7/31 @ 10:11] (1/2)

But, he only used it... <WhiteLadyEowyn> [7/31 @ 17:25] (1/1)

See Appendix F, Section II <Kimi> [7/31 @ 17:57] (0/0)

Poor Eowyn <nerdanel50> [7/30 @ 22:28] (0/0)
Aragorn's already in trouble here. <Morwen> [7/30 @ 20:50] (3/4)

I think I'll just agree with this. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [7/31 @ 4:02] (0/0)
I like that image... <notlost> [7/30 @ 22:35] (0/0)
It can't be that unusual for a woman Eowyn's age <erather> [7/30 @ 20:58] (1/1)

Exactly! <pengolodh> [7/30 @ 22:25] (0/0)

my thoughts... <wajeff> [7/30 @ 20:16] (0/0)
aragorn's words <Menelwyn> [7/30 @ 19:56] (0/0)
some answers <drogo_drogo> [7/30 @ 19:47] (1/2)

A clarification...on #1 <Elwen> [7/30 @ 19:52] (1/1)

yes, <drogo_drogo> [7/30 @ 20:43] (0/0)

Ages and perceptions <erather> [7/30 @ 19:08] (2/11)

Women Friends <notlost> [7/30 @ 22:31] (0/0)
She's 24? <Golfimbul> [7/30 @ 21:24] (1/9)

What's going on? <erather> [7/30 @ 22:07] (4/8)

hmmm... <wajeff> [7/31 @ 0:58] (0/0)
Lack of chemistry, IMO.. <Seillib> [7/30 @ 23:29] (0/0)
This is fodder for <Elwen> [7/30 @ 22:58] (1/3)

or what if she had met Ghan-buri-Ghan... <drogo_drogo> [7/31 @ 0:03] (2/2)

Marrying Imrahil... <JewelTook> [7/31 @ 8:05] (0/0)
Cue dirty "Wild Man" joke :) (No Text) <PhantomS> [7/31 @ 4:43] (0/0)

Maybe there was? <pengolodh> [7/30 @ 22:20] (1/1)

Also.... <Golfimbul> [7/30 @ 23:38] (0/0)

Words <Kimi> [7/30 @ 17:47] (0/0)

What gods created the elves? <Pricyber> [7/30 @ 16:35] (1/2)

Iluvatar, the "All-father," whom the Elves call Eru, "the one." <NZ Strider> [7/30 @ 16:37] (1/1)

Good book, that. <Nimrodel > [7/30 @ 23:44] (0/0)

Insight into Eowyn and Faramir <Thevina Finduilas> [7/30 @ 15:13] (1/3)

Indeed, Eowyn seems remarkably restrained <erather> [7/30 @ 21:17] (1/2)

As I have said in a thread above, <PhantomS> [7/31 @ 5:04] (1/1)

Interesting thoughts <Thevina Finduilas> [7/31 @ 11:52] (0/0)

concerning the Ring of Gyges <Little Red> [7/30 @ 10:41] (3/9)

There is also Wagner's ring of power, <Curious> [7/30 @ 18:38] (0/0)
Which Essay? (No Text) <Alveric> [7/30 @ 15:00] (1/1)

yes--I can see where that might help. =) (No Text - Link Inside) <Little Red> [7/30 @ 15:04] (0/0)

the ring of Gyges <huorn> [7/30 @ 11:41] (1/5)

okay... <Little Red> [7/30 @ 12:49] (1/4)

why not? <huorn> [7/30 @ 14:19] (1/3)

exactly... <Little Red> [7/30 @ 15:02] (1/2)

I think they're similar <huorn> [7/30 @ 15:23] (1/1)

That's what I'm wondering! (No Text) <Little Red> [7/30 @ 15:30] (0/0)

Crosspost - Collection for the Reverend (No Text - Link Inside) <Aerlinn> [7/30 @ 5:53] (2/2)

Thank you, Aerlinn and Curious. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [7/30 @ 14:39] (0/0)
Crosspost - obituary. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [7/30 @ 11:12] (0/0)

Lord of the Rings and JRR Tolkien <Sam 15th> [7/30 @ 5:05] (5/15)

I'm sure he would be a purist <Curious> [7/30 @ 18:16] (0/0)
He wanted other artists... <Golfimbul> [7/30 @ 10:54] (1/1)

Yes, but.. <Alveric> [7/30 @ 14:49] (0/0)

Hard to Tell... <Ostadan> [7/30 @ 10:36] (0/0)
I don't think he would have... <Ossë> [7/30 @ 6:06] (4/8)

My very favorite quote from that Letter: <JewelTook> [7/31 @ 23:38] (1/4)

Balrog voices <Alveric> [8/1 @ 5:07] (2/3)

Wait a minute. <Atlas> [8/1 @ 6:58] (0/0)
You're right, Alveric. <NZ Strider> [8/1 @ 5:27] (1/1)

Understandable though <Alveric> [8/1 @ 5:56] (0/0)

On scenery... <Elwen> [7/30 @ 10:30] (0/0)
I think you're right. <Nimrodel > [7/30 @ 9:30] (0/0)
Most of these specific objections... <Caleniel> [7/30 @ 7:07] (0/0)

Tolkien wasn't a fan of films <fak> [7/30 @ 5:38] (1/1)

tells us he needed money <hatster> [7/30 @ 7:48] (0/0)

concerning hobbits and water <cil> [7/30 @ 1:44] (2/4)

Basso Boffin 'went to sea' in 1195 S.R., <Curious> [7/30 @ 18:01] (1/2)

Wonder where he went? (No Text) <Alveric> [7/31 @ 11:44] (1/1)

And how did they know <Curious> [7/31 @ 12:17] (0/0)

Merry <PhantomS> [7/30 @ 1:50] (0/0)

The Passing of the Grey Company #6:"Men at some time are masters of their fate" <Elwen> [7/29 @ 20:49] (10/21)

Excellent responses below, and a wee question here... <Trixie Hobbit> [7/30 @ 10:12] (2/2)

Remember Glorfindel at the ford? <Curious> [7/30 @ 14:16] (0/0)
I'm not sure... <Ossë> [7/30 @ 10:40] (0/0)

Some thoughts... <JewelTook> [7/30 @ 9:30] (0/0)
Some (tired) thoughts... <NZ Strider> [7/30 @ 5:23] (7/7)

Thanks, folks. :-) <NZ Strider> [7/31 @ 6:02] (0/0)
pssst NZ <hatster> [7/30 @ 15:16] (0/0)
Writing and revision (and sleep) <notlost> [7/30 @ 14:32] (0/0)
Wow, NZ, when tired you do better than many of us <erather> [7/30 @ 14:17] (0/0)
You have left me with nothing <Curious> [7/30 @ 13:46] (0/0)
Ouch indeed! <Elwen> [7/30 @ 10:24] (0/0)
a tired early morning "ditto" to that <drogo_drogo> [7/30 @ 7:40] (0/0)

my thoughts <Olorin of the West> [7/30 @ 4:58] (0/0)
Was it Dizzy Dean who said... <Atlas> [7/30 @ 2:30] (0/0)
After Pippin used the Palantir <PhantomS> [7/30 @ 2:01] (0/0)
Pinning the devil in the details <notlost> [7/30 @ 0:27] (1/1)

Good point aboiut Aragorn's fatigue... <Elwen> [7/30 @ 10:27] (0/0)

In a thematic, non-allegorical way <erather> [7/29 @ 21:20] (0/0)
my thoughts.... <wajeff> [7/29 @ 21:16] (0/0)
You make an interesting point. <Verbena> [7/29 @ 21:11] (1/1)

Welcome to the Readingroom. <NZ Strider> [7/30 @ 3:38] (0/0)

Question from The Great River <pocketses> [7/29 @ 19:38] (1/1)

the winged steed, not the Nazgul himself <drogo_drogo> [7/29 @ 20:06] (0/0)

Frodo's song in Bree <pocketses> [7/29 @ 19:37] (2/2)

It is Tolkien's joke <Curious> [7/30 @ 17:50] (0/0)
similarities <drogo_drogo> [7/29 @ 19:58] (0/0)

Giant Numenoreans? <Erudil> [7/29 @ 16:18] (7/22)

Elendil the Tall was 7'10" <Curious> [7/30 @ 15:46] (1/3)

Srry how much is 7,10 feet in meters? <Reddevil> [7/30 @ 18:45] (1/2)

About 2.4 meters. (No Text) <Curious> [7/30 @ 18:50] (1/1)

Spanks! (No Text) <Reddevil> [7/30 @ 18:59] (0/0)

I still dont think so. <kodax> [7/30 @ 7:23] (1/1)

Right, let's not get carried away! <Matthew/Ugluk> [7/30 @ 8:36] (0/0)

Oh yeah, some biiiiig mofo's <Groovicles> [7/29 @ 21:40] (1/1)

Size Matters Not... <Erudil> [7/30 @ 11:18] (0/0)

aye <Raain> [7/29 @ 20:15] (0/0)
Stout men and lordly they (were) <Linguilindale> [7/29 @ 17:59] (1/3)

"Fair" just means good-looking, not blond... <Kathira> [7/29 @ 20:28] (2/2)

That's right... <PhantomS> [7/30 @ 1:45] (0/0)
Although there is the house of Hador. (No Text) <Cressida> [7/30 @ 1:13] (0/0)

I dont think that's Quite right. <He who arises in might> [7/29 @ 16:33] (1/1)

Well, <Lairosion> [7/29 @ 18:18] (0/0)

I believe you are correct.. <Lairosion> [7/29 @ 16:31] (1/6)

That;'s right, apparently Aragorn was 7' tall... <Kathira> [7/29 @ 17:31] (2/5)

Aragorn and Elendil... <Erudil> [7/30 @ 9:17] (0/0)
Was there an MEBA? <Dlz> [7/29 @ 18:57] (1/3)

imagine the Mordor team <PhantomS> [7/30 @ 3:42] (1/2)

Mordor's front court are invisible, <erather> [7/30 @ 22:12] (1/1)

Well, 'pre-Nazgul' Numenoreans :) and i realized that... <PhantomS> [7/31 @ 5:07] (0/0)

I just finished reading The Silmarillion last night! One word to sum it up... <canadanthony> [7/29 @ 15:49] (9/17)

I:m glad you enjoyed it. <Kimi> [8/1 @ 3:41] (0/0)
I'm working on the Sil right now... <Cressida> [7/30 @ 11:39] (2/7)

I find his story relentlessly sad <Kimi> [8/1 @ 3:45] (0/0)
I have been wondering the same thing.. <Mellaithien> [7/30 @ 18:09] (1/5)

Have you two read Unfinished Tales? <Curious> [7/31 @ 11:15] (2/4)

Yes I have <Mellaithien> [8/1 @ 18:39] (0/0)
Skimmed it. <Cressida> [7/31 @ 13:44] (1/2)

Remember Morgoth's curse. <Curious> [7/31 @ 17:31] (1/1)

It's enough. <Atlas> [8/1 @ 6:19] (0/0)

I couldn't concentrate enough when reading, so... <pocketses> [7/30 @ 0:15] (0/0)
Did you struggle with it? <Verbena> [7/29 @ 21:25] (1/1)

I read the first couple of pages then didn't look at it for months <moi> [7/29 @ 23:46] (0/0)

my favorites plus <Menelwyn> [7/29 @ 20:06] (0/0)
Rielwen <Ri elwen> [7/29 @ 19:54] (0/0)
My Favorite Parts <FrodoFanatic> [7/29 @ 18:58] (0/0)
In addition to Unfinished Tales, <Curious> [7/29 @ 17:50] (0/0)
That's a good word for it... <Elwen> [7/29 @ 15:58] (0/0)

The Passing of the Grey Company #5:"Love sought is good, but given unsought is better" <Elwen> [7/29 @ 13:14] (16/24)

Merry and Pippin are *different.* <Curious> [7/30 @ 13:27] (1/2)

Yes, and yes! <JewelTook> [7/30 @ 16:06] (1/1)

It is ironic <Curious> [7/30 @ 17:38] (0/0)

Number one: Commitment <Caleniel> [7/30 @ 6:56] (0/0)
youth and age <Doorwarden of Theoden> [7/30 @ 6:20] (0/0)
Number Two <PhantomS> [7/30 @ 2:21] (0/0)
#2 Thoughts <Atlas> [7/30 @ 1:54] (0/0)
A passing thought <notlost> [7/30 @ 0:34] (0/0)
For a little while... <Smokering> [7/29 @ 22:38] (2/2)

there's a certain finality to it.... <wajeff> [7/30 @ 0:22] (0/0)
I always thought... <Golfimbul> [7/29 @ 23:07] (0/0)

hmmm...in the "real world"... <Golfimbul> [7/29 @ 21:31] (0/0)
Mm. As for #2... <Ri elwen> [7/29 @ 20:08] (0/0)
alike, yet not alike... <wajeff> [7/29 @ 19:47] (1/1)

P.S. <wajeff> [7/30 @ 0:16] (0/0)

Pippen and Merry <Arod the Swift> [7/29 @ 16:42] (0/0)
About #2 <erather> [7/29 @ 15:17] (1/2)

From observation I'd assume... <Elwen> [7/29 @ 15:24] (1/1)

Or <Atlas> [7/30 @ 1:59] (0/0)

Some thoughts... <NZ Strider> [7/29 @ 15:10] (0/0)
thoughts <drogo_drogo> [7/29 @ 14:44] (1/1)

Just to clarify... <Elwen> [7/29 @ 14:49] (0/0)

In reply to your second question <asclepias54> [7/29 @ 14:35] (0/0)
here goes... <Little Red> [7/29 @ 14:18] (0/0)

Touching on the case of Bolg (Long!) <Taedius> [7/29 @ 11:14] (3/9)

Thanks for your points... <Taedius> [7/30 @ 6:59] (0/0)
Goblin Age <PhantomS> [7/29 @ 11:21] (3/6)

Not what Tolkien Said <Alveric> [7/30 @ 14:52] (1/1)

QED... <Taedius> [7/30 @ 16:36] (0/0)

Bolg's would be alot older than that. <He who arises in might> [7/29 @ 16:29] (0/0)
Please correct me if I'm wrong... <Taedius> [7/29 @ 14:45] (1/2)

Sounds like you've done your research! <Matthew/Ugluk> [7/29 @ 16:28] (1/1)

Good Orc breed, bad breed? <PhantomS> [7/30 @ 2:08] (0/0)

Oh dear... <Taedius> [7/29 @ 11:17] (0/0)

Does evil remain in Middle-Earth? <Dlz> [7/29 @ 10:10] (8/12)

Maybe <Alveric> [7/30 @ 18:29] (0/0)
Evil apart from Sauron... <Smokering> [7/29 @ 22:41] (0/0)
Which brings me to my next Question... <Dlz> [7/29 @ 19:31] (1/1)

answers (sort of) <PhantomS> [7/30 @ 13:55] (0/0)

There Will Always Be Evil <FrodoFanatic> [7/29 @ 19:04] (0/0)
Gandalf said that evil remained. <Advising Elf> [7/29 @ 15:19] (0/0)
Nope. All gone. Please ignore <Curious> [7/29 @ 10:51] (3/3)

There could be evil... <Ossë> [7/29 @ 12:02] (0/0)
follow-up on the taint <drogo_drogo> [7/29 @ 11:25] (0/0)
Ha... <Dlz> [7/29 @ 11:22] (0/0)

Evil remains <nerdanel50> [7/29 @ 10:43] (0/0)
Certainly some evil remains. <He who arises in might> [7/29 @ 10:35] (0/0)

The Passing of the Grey Company #4:"They that thrive well take counsel of their friends" <Elwen> [7/28 @ 23:27] (11/13)

on the verse <Menelwyn> [7/29 @ 20:45] (0/0)
Aragorn's time is coming. <Morwen> [7/29 @ 20:33] (0/0)
Aragorn is being called <Curious> [7/29 @ 17:37] (0/0)
Re : the Grey Company <Green Rider> [7/29 @ 16:56] (0/0)
We're going *where*? <erather> [7/29 @ 14:59] (0/0)
Love and war <nerdanel50> [7/29 @ 11:20] (0/0)
quick thoughts over coffee <drogo_drogo> [7/29 @ 9:02] (0/0)
Some disagreements. <Atlas> [7/29 @ 3:29] (0/0)
Some thoughts <NZ Strider> [7/29 @ 3:01] (1/2)

A couple of comments.... <Elwen> [7/29 @ 9:46] (1/1)

Agree; though he still <NZ Strider> [7/29 @ 14:17] (0/0)

my thoughts.... <wajeff> [7/29 @ 1:06] (0/0)
A Friend in Need.... <notlost> [7/28 @ 23:46] (0/0)

Who are the other two Istari? <He who arises in might> [7/28 @ 21:47] (2/5)

What do they Do (No Text) <He who arises in might> [7/29 @ 10:36] (1/1)

The Ithryn Luin <PhantomS> [7/29 @ 11:18] (0/0)

Alatar and Pallando <Watson> [7/28 @ 22:02] (2/2)

AKA 'The Blue Wizards' (No Text) <Alveric> [7/29 @ 9:09] (0/0)
Well, a *little* more is said in UT. Not much! (No Text) <erather> [7/28 @ 23:26] (0/0)

Manwe's trick. <He who arises in might> [7/28 @ 20:27] (6/22)

Good Point! <FrodoFanatic> [7/29 @ 19:09] (0/0)
Good point! <FrodoFanatic> [7/29 @ 19:07] (0/0)
Hi all! (more on free will?) <cincinnatus_c> [7/29 @ 13:59] (1/1)

Nicely stated, and <Curious> [7/29 @ 15:19] (0/0)

I'm sitting on the fence here <drogo_drogo> [7/28 @ 22:39] (3/12)

Divine intervention, like prophecy, <Curious> [7/29 @ 0:04] (1/2)

Very True, though for Mount Doom.. <Alveric> [7/29 @ 4:13] (1/1)

But a non-believer <Curious> [7/29 @ 10:16] (0/0)

It's a perfectly good fence <Watson> [7/28 @ 23:05] (1/1)

I like the fence too. I think I'll sit on it with you... <beren_boy> [7/29 @ 16:28] (0/0)

My views on the Muisic of Ainur <He who arises in might> [7/28 @ 23:04] (1/6)

Gandalf disagreed about <Curious> [7/28 @ 23:52] (2/5)

He may have... <Watson> [7/29 @ 10:04] (1/3)

But is that how Tolkien <Curious> [7/29 @ 12:56] (1/2)

It is... <Watson> [7/29 @ 13:08] (1/1)

I <Curious> [7/29 @ 14:46] (0/0)

free will, determinism, and the butterfly effect <drogo_drogo> [7/29 @ 7:15] (0/0)

Who says they were forbidden? <Curious> [7/28 @ 22:01] (0/0)
Sometimes, a cigar... <Watson> [7/28 @ 20:51] (2/3)

Further <He who arises in might> [7/28 @ 21:34] (1/1)

Why not? <Watson> [7/28 @ 22:00] (0/0)

Not EVERY favorable turn just this about the wind. (No Text) <He who arises in might> [7/28 @ 21:32] (0/0)

The Passing of the Grey Company #3:"Men of few words are the best men." <Elwen> [7/28 @ 18:33] (12/40)

Thoughts on the descriptions. <Morwen> [7/29 @ 19:27] (0/0)
Superheroes <PhantomS> [7/29 @ 9:26] (1/3)

The Great Bridge <Cressida> [7/31 @ 14:05] (1/2)

It's in the "Hunt for the Ring" Unfinished Tales. (No Text) <PhantomS> [7/31 @ 14:22] (1/1)

Ah, no wonder I couldn't find it! <Cressida> [7/31 @ 14:37] (0/0)

Nothing to add, really... <NZ Strider> [7/29 @ 2:29] (1/1)

"She wrought it in secret" <Golfimbul> [7/29 @ 9:13] (0/0)

Legolas sees... <Golfimbul> [7/29 @ 0:36] (1/3)

I think so too.... <Elwen> [7/29 @ 9:38] (1/2)

Great! <Golfimbul> [7/29 @ 10:07] (1/1)

That's exactly the point.. <Elwen> [7/29 @ 14:44] (0/0)

I think, <JewelTook> [7/28 @ 23:31] (0/0)
Revenge for Mom drove Elrond's sons. <Curious> [7/28 @ 21:42] (1/1)

I like the way he put it better than the way I did ;). (No Text) <Arod the Swift> [7/29 @ 16:57] (0/0)

My answers <Arod the Swift> [7/28 @ 20:25] (0/0)
my two cents... <wajeff> [7/28 @ 20:03] (0/0)
Growing gloom and older brothers <hatster> [7/28 @ 19:35] (0/0)
Real Men Wear Grey <notlost> [7/28 @ 19:15] (3/19)

You don't need worms to be rough! <Caleniel> [7/29 @ 4:35] (3/12)

and another breed <spencer> [7/29 @ 12:32] (1/7)

neat horse! never heard of that one <hatster> [7/29 @ 18:07] (2/6)

Don't wait too long! <notlost> [7/30 @ 9:57] (1/4)

I'm with notlost <spencer> [7/30 @ 13:33] (1/3)

Heh, Spencer... <notlost> [7/30 @ 18:48] (2/2)

or <spencer> [7/31 @ 9:22] (0/0)
Oh my goodness!! <spencer> [7/31 @ 9:18] (0/0)

You poor thing! <spencer> [7/30 @ 9:03] (0/0)

I wonder... <notlost> [7/29 @ 10:10] (1/1)

Not quite the same breed <Caleniel> [7/29 @ 10:14] (0/0)

Yup, Warm blood means the same in English <hatster> [7/29 @ 6:59] (1/1)

Found a picture of one! <Caleniel> [7/29 @ 8:00] (0/0)

RE Elladan and Elrohir... <erather> [7/28 @ 19:33] (2/3)

Not a very reliable source, but... <notlost> [7/28 @ 23:19] (1/1)

I'm willing to bet... <Cressida> [7/29 @ 0:25] (0/0)

they were born <Menelwyn> [7/28 @ 19:58] (0/0)

on rough haired horses <hatster> [7/28 @ 19:28] (1/1)

And... <notlost> [7/28 @ 19:33] (0/0)

a few thoughts <drogo_drogo> [7/28 @ 18:58] (1/1)

Interesting point about the Last Alliance. <Elwen> [7/28 @ 22:11] (0/0)

We suspect everyone. <erather> [7/28 @ 18:52] (0/0)

Cross-post from Main: (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [7/28 @ 17:11] (3/3)

oh dear... <summertime> [7/29 @ 19:37] (0/0)
Thank you, Curious. <Aunt Dora Baggins> [7/29 @ 13:17] (0/0)
Thank you, Curious. <Princess of Geekland> [7/29 @ 10:00] (0/0)

Gollum the leader? <Rosie66> [7/28 @ 11:31] (5/6)

Gollum vs. Smeagol <He who arises in might> [7/29 @ 10:46] (0/0)
It is hard to say why <Curious> [7/28 @ 20:44] (0/0)
While good and bad are distinct in Tolkien <hatster> [7/28 @ 18:38] (0/0)
I have always found it odd <Brockomir> [7/28 @ 14:48] (0/0)
Thoughts on your very interesting question <nerdanel50> [7/28 @ 11:56] (1/1)

Sort of a sidetrack... <Taedius> [7/28 @ 12:54] (0/0)

History of ME: which one to buy? <Zavatar> [7/28 @ 11:18] (6/7)

Sauron Defeated <Alveric> [7/29 @ 4:32] (0/0)
This might help: (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [7/28 @ 15:23] (0/0)
That's my favorite, and... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [7/28 @ 15:12] (0/0)
More info <pengolodh> [7/28 @ 15:08] (0/0)
If you want more of the history of the LOTR... <drogo_drogo> [7/28 @ 12:29] (0/0)
Have you read... <jadeshadow> [7/28 @ 12:22] (1/1)

Thanks for all the input <Zavatar> [7/28 @ 17:16] (0/0)

The Passing of the Grey Company #2: "'Tis better to be brief than tedious" <Elwen> [7/28 @ 10:32] (13/30)

Slightly OT, about timings <Suni> [7/29 @ 6:51] (0/0)
My ideas <JewelTook> [7/28 @ 23:17] (0/0)
My thoughts <Morwen> [7/28 @ 21:06] (0/0)
As for your mothers veiw. . . . <He who arises in might> [7/28 @ 20:35] (0/0)
The trip without destination <hatster> [7/28 @ 18:13] (6/9)

where to? <drogo_drogo> [7/29 @ 7:38] (0/0)
Re-envisioning (a ramble) <notlost> [7/28 @ 19:32] (1/2)

I always felt that Tolkien and Lewis <hatster> [7/28 @ 19:43] (1/1)

For me, <notlost> [7/28 @ 23:23] (0/0)

btw I'm not complaining about the chapter now <hatster> [7/28 @ 19:18] (0/0)
Thank you for articulating <erather> [7/28 @ 19:14] (0/0)
You are not <Curious> [7/28 @ 18:54] (1/1)

Merry must be <Curious> [7/28 @ 20:56] (0/0)

I prefer having the side trips... <Elwen> [7/28 @ 18:18] (0/0)

The quickened pace is welcome to me. <erather> [7/28 @ 16:06] (1/2)

I agree...and disagree. <Little Red> [7/28 @ 16:33] (1/1)

To me, RotK is so wonderful that <erather> [7/28 @ 17:02] (0/0)

"Brevity is the soul of wit." <NZ Strider> [7/28 @ 16:02] (0/0)
If there were newspapers, <Curious> [7/28 @ 15:12] (0/0)
Frodo and The Ring may be the central story... <Dame Ioreth > [7/28 @ 12:38] (0/0)
pacing and anticipation <drogo_drogo> [7/28 @ 12:13] (0/0)
Urgency is relative <nerdanel50> [7/28 @ 11:43] (1/6)

Frodo and Sam vs everyone else <Little Red> [7/28 @ 14:52] (1/5)

Just the opposite for me. <Curious> [7/28 @ 15:50] (2/4)

Thanks Curious...the strange thing is... <Elwen> [7/28 @ 17:45] (1/2)

The moviemakers <Curious> [7/28 @ 18:09] (1/1)

and don't forget the forest creatures telling tales about gollum :-) (No Text) <hatster> [7/28 @ 18:17] (0/0)

thank you for the excerpt!! (No Text) <Little Red> [7/28 @ 15:55] (0/0)

Things were more pressing all along <Fountain_head> [7/28 @ 10:51] (0/0)
I will say... <Dlz> [7/28 @ 10:37] (0/0)

The Passing of the Grey Company #1:"This is the short and the long of it." <Elwen> [7/28 @ 10:11] (5/10)

I hope I have time to contribute fully <NZ Strider> [7/28 @ 15:38] (1/1)

You have <notlost> [7/28 @ 23:32] (0/0)

Thanks everyone! (No Text) <Elwen> [7/28 @ 12:47] (0/0)
Click on FAQ at the top of the page <Morwen> [7/28 @ 12:09] (0/0)
You don't need the tutorial. <Curious> [7/28 @ 11:59] (0/0)
italics and bold <drogo_drogo> [7/28 @ 11:58] (1/4)

How did you do that <Curious> [7/28 @ 12:00] (2/3)

I have a ring of power... <drogo_drogo> [7/28 @ 12:20] (0/0)
Magic! <Ossë> [7/28 @ 12:07] (1/1)

One other thing... <Ossë> [7/28 @ 12:12] (0/0)

The three elven Rings <Caleniel> [7/28 @ 9:53] (5/6)

Thanks for all the good replies! (No Text) <Caleniel> [7/29 @ 4:06] (0/0)
You've pretty much got it. <Curious> [7/28 @ 19:25] (0/0)
Imladris and Lorien <PhantomS> [7/28 @ 10:40] (0/0)
Methinks... <Fountain_head> [7/28 @ 10:36] (1/1)

It actually happened <Watson> [7/28 @ 16:39] (0/0)

It was said... <Watson> [7/28 @ 10:07] (0/0)

Roll Call - Reading Room Discussion Leaders for August <Altaira> [7/28 @ 1:38] (4/10)

Ready and willing. <EowynDernhelm> [7/28 @ 17:09] (1/1)

Excellent <Altaira> [7/28 @ 17:17] (0/0)

I'm working on it... <Watson> [7/28 @ 9:36] (2/2)

feel better! (No Text) <hatster> [7/28 @ 17:45] (0/0)
Take two Tolkien poems <Altaira> [7/28 @ 11:36] (0/0)

Can I play? <Fountain_head> [7/28 @ 9:18] (1/2)

Definitely <Altaira> [7/28 @ 11:33] (1/1)

Oops, calendar link inside (No Text - Link Inside) <Altaira> [7/28 @ 11:38] (0/0)

Aye, aye. <Atlas> [7/28 @ 3:02] (1/1)

Avast! <Altaira> [7/28 @ 10:42] (0/0)

Elves at Helm's Deep? <Dlz> [7/28 @ 1:02] (4/8)

Nope--military reasons <Matthew/Ugluk> [7/28 @ 10:10] (0/0)
I am sure they were not <Fountain_head> [7/28 @ 7:53] (2/4)

Re the winged beast: <Kimi> [7/28 @ 17:23] (0/0)
Maybe not a dinasaur... <Dlz> [7/28 @ 10:30] (1/2)

Well... <Fountain_head> [7/28 @ 12:06] (1/1)

The quote that Kimi cites above makes it clear <erather> [7/28 @ 20:26] (0/0)

A quote: <Taedius> [7/28 @ 3:10] (0/0)
I had the same thought <KT the ceiling fan> [7/28 @ 1:15] (0/0)

Why did Fingolfin, Galadriel, et alia have such a hard time <nerdanel50> [7/27 @ 22:34] (6/7)

Helcaraxë means "the Grinding Ice." <Curious> [7/28 @ 17:28] (0/0)
It ain't just the cold! <Matthew/Ugluk> [7/28 @ 10:17] (0/0)
Brrrrr! <PhantomS> [7/28 @ 9:34] (0/0)
snowball Middle-earth <drogo_drogo> [7/28 @ 7:50] (0/0)
Bad vibes... <Dame Ioreth > [7/28 @ 1:22] (1/1)

Not with the consent of Manwe though, I think <Caleniel> [7/28 @ 10:12] (0/0)

My thoughts <Altaira> [7/27 @ 22:51] (0/0)

What does Tolkien say about, imortality concerning Elves? <Miss Arwen> [7/27 @ 19:03] (1/2)

This was recently asked; for answers read through this (still active) thread at link >>> (No Text - Link Inside) <NZ Strider> [7/27 @ 19:24] (1/1)

thanks (No Text) <Miss Arwen> [7/28 @ 8:44] (0/0)

Cracking the Bombadil code? <irpacynot> [7/27 @ 16:19] (5/15)

Not sure about Maiar theory <Alveric> [7/29 @ 9:38] (1/1)

Other Ainur? <Caleniel> [7/29 @ 10:11] (0/0)

He's a mystery, and that's OK <joeyjojo> [7/28 @ 12:53] (2/2)

Amen. <Curious> [7/28 @ 15:39] (0/0)
First post <Brockomir> [7/28 @ 13:42] (0/0)

There are things far older.... <Temujin> [7/28 @ 8:37] (0/0)
possibly... Bombadil as a male Melian? <drogo_drogo> [7/27 @ 20:00] (3/6)

Bombadil and the ring <Caleniel> [7/28 @ 9:38] (0/0)
Yes, and lest we forget... <Fountain_head> [7/28 @ 9:06] (0/0)
Definitely - I could see that. <irpacynot> [7/28 @ 0:11] (1/3)

He is an anomaly. <Curious> [7/28 @ 2:39] (2/2)

Anomaly in yellow boots <drogo_drogo> [7/28 @ 7:57] (0/0)
Was over at the Encyclopedia Of Arda again and... <irpacynot> [7/28 @ 7:48] (0/0)

Good point... <Black numenorian> [7/27 @ 16:29] (1/1)

Yeah, it's definitely a great passage. (No Text) <irpacynot> [7/28 @ 0:09] (0/0)

Am I going mad? <Lacrimae Rerum> [7/27 @ 14:30] (10/12)

Thanks for the help, everyone. <Lacrimae Rerum> [7/30 @ 3:47] (0/0)
Reminded me of "Cirion and Eorl" <Matthew/Ugluk> [7/28 @ 8:32] (0/0)
Wouldn't it be great <nerdanel50> [7/27 @ 22:55] (1/1)

Tolkien is quoted so often on the web <Curious> [7/28 @ 2:36] (0/0)

I remember this too <hatster> [7/27 @ 19:54] (0/0)
Could it be Faramir's statement about Cirith Ungol? <drogo_drogo> [7/27 @ 19:38] (0/0)
I swear I remember seeing a quote like that <KT the ceiling fan> [7/27 @ 19:32] (0/0)
What I found... <Watson> [7/27 @ 17:31] (0/0)
I couldn't find this in LOTR, but I did find <Aerin> [7/27 @ 16:35] (0/0)
I've checked the places <NZ Strider> [7/27 @ 15:57] (0/0)
Never heard such a thing, but <Curious> [7/27 @ 14:37] (1/1)

My thought,too. (No Text) <Taedius> [7/27 @ 20:10] (0/0)

Is the Shire in Kentucky? <Curious> [7/27 @ 2:02] (11/29)

Thanks, Curious... <notlost> [7/28 @ 12:26] (0/0)
No Baggins via SBC.com <Temujin> [7/28 @ 8:51] (2/3)

want a hoot? <hatster> [7/28 @ 19:21] (1/1)

They must have changed <Curious> [7/28 @ 21:47] (0/0)

I thought that was a stretch. <Curious> [7/28 @ 17:16] (0/0)

Just this summer <Menelwyn> [7/27 @ 20:51] (0/0)
Thanks for those excerpts <Altaira> [7/27 @ 19:39] (0/0)
I'm so glad you brought that <Goldilocks Took> [7/27 @ 12:29] (1/3)

Re: your spoiler. Fine, thank you. <Curious> [7/27 @ 12:55] (2/2)

no one thought any differently <Goldilocks Took> [7/27 @ 14:36] (0/0)
We understand that, Curious.... <WhiteLadyEowyn> [7/27 @ 14:00] (0/0)

Middle-earth... <Watson> [7/27 @ 9:39] (0/0)
that suggests that maybe Sean Astin <hatster> [7/27 @ 9:35] (1/3)

Shakespearean actors from England laugh <Curious> [7/27 @ 9:46] (1/2)

It was my understanding that the theory <hatster> [7/27 @ 11:35] (1/1)

Here's <Curious> [7/27 @ 11:49] (0/0)

Hobbits sipping mint julips and Frodo as Huck Finn <drogo_drogo> [7/27 @ 8:46] (1/5)

Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn <Curious> [7/27 @ 9:35] (2/4)

wonderful <gullygilly> [7/28 @ 15:44] (0/0)
Huckleberry Finn and LOTR <drogo_drogo> [7/27 @ 12:08] (1/2)

How about Jim and Aragorn? <Curious> [7/27 @ 12:47] (1/1)

yes, the Scouring of Hannibal, MO... <drogo_drogo> [7/27 @ 19:16] (0/0)

Thanks for that, Curious. Fascinating. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [7/27 @ 6:10] (0/0)
Wow <KT the ceiling fan> [7/27 @ 4:19] (0/0)
No wonder <Kimi> [7/27 @ 4:18] (1/4)

Oh but there is a New Zealand influence! <Curious> [7/27 @ 4:42] (1/3)

Hmm. While he does <Kimi> [7/27 @ 4:49] (1/2)

Oh well. <Curious> [7/27 @ 5:00] (1/1)

That's quite enough of that! :-) (No Text) <Kimi> [7/27 @ 5:10] (0/0)

Welsh connections <Éowyn Turmavende> [7/26 @ 23:12] (1/1)

Hmm <Eledhwen> [7/27 @ 11:05] (0/0)

OT: Summer reading! <Farawyn> [7/26 @ 9:39] (15/21)

my book club's picks <joeyjojo> [7/28 @ 13:10] (0/0)
We're still reading out loud, and so far, we've read... <notlost> [7/28 @ 12:20] (0/0)
If you want something spooky <hatster> [7/28 @ 7:23] (0/0)
Summer...reading? <Atlas> [7/28 @ 5:45] (1/1)

I usually read "lighter" in the summer... <Farawyn> [7/28 @ 8:53] (0/0)

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy <nixie> [7/27 @ 17:01] (1/1)

Nickel and Dimed <A Knight of Dol Amroth> [7/27 @ 17:06] (0/0)

Of course, <Altaira> [7/27 @ 2:48] (1/1)

Yes, I did, on Feedback. <Farawyn> [7/28 @ 8:51] (0/0)

anything by Sheryll Jordan <BrambleroseBrandybuck> [7/26 @ 23:52] (0/0)
Seabiscuit <Seillib> [7/26 @ 23:40] (1/1)

I read it quite a while ago <KT the ceiling fan> [7/27 @ 4:15] (0/0)

"Guns, Germs and Steel" <Nimrodel > [7/26 @ 23:38] (0/0)
mmm dorky books ahoy <smitty1707> [7/26 @ 23:25] (2/2)

Welcome to TORn, fellow dork . . . <nerdanel50> [7/27 @ 12:11] (0/0)
I'm Reading Simmarillion Too! <Verbena> [7/27 @ 0:38] (0/0)

The Power of One <Éowyn Turmavende> [7/26 @ 20:26] (0/0)
Sam Shepard plays... <Dame Ioreth > [7/26 @ 20:09] (0/0)
Robert Jordan Wheel of Time (No Text) <HumanHobbit1> [7/26 @ 16:01] (0/0)
Rabbi Jesus by Bruce Chilton <Aunt Dora Baggins> [7/26 @ 11:18] (0/0)
Correction <Farawyn> [7/26 @ 10:10] (0/0)

Minas Tirith #20 - Free For All <Ufthak> [7/26 @ 5:46] (16/43)

Thanks so much for this week... <notlost> [7/28 @ 12:09] (0/0)
Thanks Ufthak! <Elwen> [7/28 @ 9:44] (0/0)
Thanks for stepping up to the plate! (No Text) <Dame Ioreth > [7/27 @ 11:54] (0/0)
Thanks, Ufthak! <Morwen> [7/27 @ 10:25] (0/0)
Thanks Ufthak and everyone in the Reading Room. <Golfimbul> [7/27 @ 10:25] (0/0)
fantastic job on short notice! <hatster> [7/27 @ 7:06] (0/0)
You're awesome, Ufthie! <Altaira> [7/27 @ 2:55] (0/0)
Great job, Ufthak! <Kimi> [7/26 @ 22:57] (0/0)
Thanks for the heroic rescue, Ufthak! (No Text) <nerdanel50> [7/26 @ 18:34] (0/0)
Thanks, and a general observation: <erather> [7/26 @ 17:19] (1/3)

Also, the chapter offered several contrasts <NZ Strider> [7/26 @ 17:38] (1/2)

Language question <PhantomS> [7/27 @ 12:17] (1/1)

In Appendix F <NZ Strider> [7/27 @ 16:46] (0/0)

Thank you, Ufthak. <NZ Strider> [7/26 @ 17:18] (0/0)
Thanks, Ufthak! <JewelTook> [7/26 @ 16:06] (0/0)
Strictly.....Minas Tirith and Gondor <PhantomS> [7/26 @ 13:33] (7/15)

concentric town few km from my home <Rosie66> [7/27 @ 10:42] (0/0)
Denethor wore mail all the time as he aged <nerdanel50> [7/26 @ 18:30] (1/2)

But he was aging prematurely <Curious> [7/27 @ 4:15] (1/1)

I didn't say it was a good idea! <nerdanel50> [7/27 @ 12:16] (0/0)

On the city built in concentric circles: <NZ Strider> [7/26 @ 17:16] (0/0)
I can only tackle a couple <erather> [7/26 @ 17:10] (0/0)
Pelargir is in the hands of Umbar, <Curious> [7/26 @ 16:25] (1/6)

The Faithful did have steelbows..and the 12th Man <PhantomS> [7/27 @ 9:53] (2/5)

Yeah, everyone bats in cricket. <Ufthak> [7/27 @ 19:42] (0/0)
The real steel bows <Curious> [7/27 @ 11:08] (1/3)

Sauron sallied forth during the Siege, didn't he? (No Text) <PhantomS> [7/27 @ 11:26] (1/2)

After seven years. <Curious> [7/27 @ 11:35] (1/1)

The best Defence is..... <PhantomS> [7/27 @ 12:11] (0/0)

Navy <Cressida> [7/26 @ 14:49] (0/0)
I'll answer a few of these. <Ufthak> [7/26 @ 13:46] (0/0)

Great job on short notice! Just two notes: <Curious> [7/26 @ 9:26] (5/9)

Maybe Pippin *is* the equivalent <Curious> [7/27 @ 2:17] (0/0)
In some ways he's <Kimi> [7/26 @ 22:33] (1/1)

I like your point about foreigners <Curious> [7/27 @ 2:21] (0/0)

Close. <JewelTook> [7/26 @ 10:00] (0/0)
That's a good question... <gullygilly> [7/26 @ 9:58] (2/3)

Beautiful footer, gullygilly. (No Text) <nerdanel50> [7/26 @ 18:24] (1/1)

Yes. <Curious> [7/27 @ 2:18] (0/0)

*slaps self in head* Thank you Ufthak <gullygilly> [7/26 @ 10:13] (0/0)

Pippin as a late adolescent <drogo_drogo> [7/26 @ 9:40] (0/0)

Thanks for the pinch hitting [=substituting] ;) <drogo_drogo> [7/26 @ 8:33] (0/0)
Thanks. Pretty good summary... ;-) (No Text) <Green Rider> [7/26 @ 8:12] (0/0)

a poll in the reading room? well sort of <hatster> [7/26 @ 1:04] (16/64)

Can't possibly read all that is below, <Brockomir> [7/28 @ 13:59] (0/0)
I always thought Gollum capable of cannibalism <Caleniel> [7/28 @ 8:45] (0/0)
I agree with Jewel <Goldilocks Took> [7/27 @ 12:39] (0/0)
a side topic and the anachronistic FOX <hatster> [7/27 @ 8:06] (1/1)

Maybe Radagast told him? <Kimi> [7/27 @ 16:27] (0/0)

In the Hobbit, <Éowyn Turmavende> [7/26 @ 21:28] (0/0)
p.s. <Menelwyn> [7/26 @ 21:17] (2/4)

That's certainly how I've read it-- <Aerin> [7/26 @ 22:45] (1/2)

Well, some might say <Curious> [7/27 @ 3:21] (1/1)

Exactly — I do believe that ambiguity is what was intended and achieved, <Aerin> [7/27 @ 12:14] (0/0)

Preee-cisley! <ringers rock!> [7/26 @ 22:19] (0/0)

I'll go with what appears to be a majority view <erather> [7/26 @ 16:52] (1/14)

I don't know where you get the idea <Curious> [7/26 @ 19:44] (2/13)

I stand corrected about Sam. <erather> [7/27 @ 0:20] (0/0)
I found it... <Aerin> [7/26 @ 22:25] (2/11)

Thank you! <Curious> [7/27 @ 0:33] (0/0)
"Eat us all" <Kimi> [7/26 @ 22:45] (2/9)

Gollum's Ring fantasy is all about fish aplenty! <drogo_drogo> [7/27 @ 12:32] (0/0)
I don't want to strain the site by searching <Aerin> [7/26 @ 23:02] (1/7)

here's the thread <hatster> [7/27 @ 7:48] (3/6)

Thanks; I'll check it out. (No Text) <Aerin> [7/27 @ 12:05] (0/0)
And <Curious> [7/27 @ 10:13] (0/0)
I <Curious> [7/27 @ 10:01] (2/3)

Retry on that last post: <Brockomir> [7/28 @ 14:29] (0/0)
I didn't have an ounce of sympathy for him <hatster> [7/27 @ 12:28] (1/1)

I <Curious> [7/27 @ 13:54] (0/0)

i don't know if <glorfin2> [7/26 @ 14:40] (0/0)
Since the discussion has moved here, I'll repost my latest reponse, and ask a question. <Aerin> [7/26 @ 13:39] (3/22)

why would giving Gollum cannibalistic tendancies <hatster> [7/27 @ 8:00] (1/4)

I thought it would be <Aerin> [7/27 @ 12:38] (1/3)

but I thought that was Tolkien's point <hatster> [7/27 @ 12:49] (1/2)

I would rather accept that <Aerin> [7/27 @ 16:15] (1/1)

true enough, ambiguity was abound <Brockomir> [7/28 @ 14:08] (0/0)

Changes to "The Hobbit" <Kimi> [7/26 @ 17:28] (0/0)
The Hobbit clearly states that Gollum ate goblins. <Curious> [7/26 @ 16:42] (1/15)

The reason for mentioning the rumor <Aerin> [7/26 @ 17:17] (2/14)

erm no...never accused anyone of watering down <hatster> [7/26 @ 22:44] (1/12)

Sorry, didn't mean to put words in your mouth; <Aerin> [7/26 @ 22:54] (1/11)

can you quote a passage from the book where <hatster> [7/27 @ 7:56] (2/10)

Of course not; I did not say that those words were from the book, <Aerin> [7/27 @ 12:29] (1/8)

Curious says it for me just below (No Text) <hatster> [7/27 @ 12:52] (1/7)

I read the post from Curious before I replied. <Aerin> [7/27 @ 16:46] (2/6)

I <Curious> [7/28 @ 3:18] (0/0)
I have more respect for PJ's <hatster> [7/27 @ 20:03] (1/4)

Wow! Talk about a backhanded insult! <Aerin> [7/27 @ 22:45] (1/3)

no, I guess I can't keep you from <hatster> [7/28 @ 6:36] (1/2)

You're misrepresenting my position, but I guess further explanation is futile. <Aerin> [7/28 @ 12:25] (1/1)

No insult meant <hatster> [7/28 @ 14:20] (0/0)

I <Curious> [7/27 @ 11:25] (0/0)

Ghost stories in LotR <Curious> [7/26 @ 19:45] (0/0)

what's a little taboo after 500 years of living in a cave... <drogo_drogo> [7/26 @ 8:29] (1/1)

I may be somewhat unusual <Menelwyn> [7/26 @ 21:04] (0/0)

I think it's completely in character <JewelTook> [7/26 @ 8:04] (0/0)
Well... <Lord Sméagol> [7/26 @ 7:21] (3/3)

To not find the LoTR Gollum creepy <Brockomir> [7/28 @ 14:35] (0/0)
As Kimi notes, <Curious> [7/26 @ 19:37] (0/0)
Not a stretch <gullygilly> [7/26 @ 10:08] (0/0)

Sure, but Aerin does have a point. <Curious> [7/26 @ 3:43] (1/1)

Yes, but why mention it at all... <gullygilly> [7/26 @ 10:04] (0/0)

Well, Tolkien says that Gollum ate Orcs; <NZ Strider> [7/26 @ 1:25] (0/0)
I haven't read The Hobbit in years, either, but... <Farawyn> [7/26 @ 1:15] (0/0)
Never eat anything bigger than your head. <Kimi> [7/26 @ 1:12] (2/2)

Gosh, that takes me back about 20 years... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [7/26 @ 11:08] (0/0)
:-) in that case I could eat pretty much anything tonight <hatster> [7/26 @ 1:15] (0/0)

Minas Tirith #19 - Beregond on Faramir (aka Hearsay are more than just a naff British pop act) <Ufthak> [7/25 @ 19:45] (10/16)

To add to everyone's answers <PhantomS> [7/27 @ 11:55] (1/2)

I don't think so. <Kimi> [7/27 @ 15:50] (1/1)

Oh yes...oops (No Text) <PhantomS> [7/28 @ 9:46] (0/0)

Double Duty? <Cressida> [7/26 @ 11:56] (0/0)
Just a thought. <JewelTook> [7/26 @ 8:13] (1/1)

So true... <gullygilly> [7/26 @ 12:00] (0/0)

ordinary citizens have their favorite royal son--Faramir's like Prince William <drogo_drogo> [7/26 @ 8:13] (2/2)

So *that's* what happened to the glory of Gondor! <nerdanel50> [7/26 @ 18:36] (0/0)
Commemorative plates <galadhremmin> [7/26 @ 15:20] (0/0)

For "many" should we read "Denethor"? <Curious> [7/26 @ 3:24] (0/0)
might it also reflect an assumption <galadhremmin> [7/26 @ 2:47] (0/0)
what NZ said and <hatster> [7/25 @ 23:44] (0/0)
Whee! I get to go first! <NZ Strider> [7/25 @ 21:32] (1/1)

Obviously, I typed too slowly. Never mind. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [7/25 @ 21:33] (0/0)

It's a small place.... <Golfimbul> [7/25 @ 21:31] (0/0)
Faramir supporters are where you find them. <erather> [7/25 @ 21:25] (0/0)

Elrond's ancestry. <WhiteAslan> [7/25 @ 15:11] (4/6)

Elronds Upbringing <Captains of Gondolin> [7/25 @ 18:24] (0/0)
Elrond's family <PhantomS> [7/25 @ 16:02] (1/1)

Fascinating, thanks! (No Text) <WhiteAslan> [7/25 @ 16:12] (0/0)

Elrond and his brother Elros <erather> [7/25 @ 15:29] (1/1)

Thanks erather and EsteTook! (No Text) <WhiteAslan> [7/25 @ 15:39] (0/0)

Elros was his brother <EsteTook> [7/25 @ 15:22] (0/0)

Question about the fate of elves <Gourry> [7/25 @ 14:02] (1/5)

The death of immortals... <Taedius> [7/25 @ 15:55] (2/4)

This is just a *burning* question <Miss Arwen> [7/28 @ 8:51] (0/0)
Some elves could refuse the call <Curious> [7/26 @ 3:05] (1/2)

Thanks for the reminder. <Taedius> [7/26 @ 6:12] (1/1)

Thanks! (No Text) <Gourry> [7/26 @ 13:44] (0/0)

Minas Tirith #18 - The Voice of Reason <Ufthak> [7/25 @ 12:35] (8/9)

Denethor's was a failing regime... <Uitlander> [7/26 @ 9:25] (0/0)
will to fight and more literary allusions <drogo_drogo> [7/26 @ 8:52] (0/0)
With the things Pippin has seen, <Curious> [7/25 @ 18:30] (0/0)
I don't think that <NZ Strider> [7/25 @ 16:52] (0/0)
Not rhetorical <gullygilly> [7/25 @ 16:01] (0/0)
But *is* it rhetorical? <JewelTook> [7/25 @ 15:53] (1/1)

GMTA ;) (No Text) <gullygilly> [7/25 @ 16:02] (0/0)

What do you suppose rank-and-file Iraqi soldiers said <erather> [7/25 @ 14:23] (0/0)
Quite common, I say <PhantomS> [7/25 @ 13:46] (0/0)

Minas Tirith #17 - Turn and Turnabout <Ufthak> [7/25 @ 12:04] (4/7)

Pippin does have a "special" status, <Curious> [7/25 @ 17:57] (0/0)
Pippin is internalizing Gandalf's description of him <erather> [7/25 @ 17:55] (0/0)
I thonk you're right. <JewelTook> [7/25 @ 15:40] (2/2)

Excellent point about Faramir. <Atlas> [7/28 @ 3:58] (0/0)
*snort* That would be "think" <JewelTook> [7/25 @ 15:46] (0/0)

Just a thought <Green Rider> [7/25 @ 13:09] (1/1)

Exactly! <gullygilly> [7/25 @ 15:39] (0/0)

Minas Tirith #16 - I Wanna Live Like Common People <Ufthak> [7/25 @ 11:36] (6/9)

Pippin won over an ancient being like an Ent, so charming Beregond is small potatoes <drogo_drogo> [7/25 @ 20:01] (0/0)
Even Denethor is charmed by Pippin. <Curious> [7/25 @ 17:45] (0/0)
All mixed up together <JewelTook> [7/25 @ 15:29] (0/0)
Good points and a few of my own.... <gullygilly> [7/25 @ 15:25] (0/0)
Comraderie. (sp?) <WhiteAslan> [7/25 @ 12:00] (0/0)
Coconut please. <huorn> [7/25 @ 11:59] (1/3)

not only soldierly... <PhantomS> [7/25 @ 13:50] (1/2)

If I'm not mistaken, <erather> [7/25 @ 14:06] (1/1)

Oh yeah... <PhantomS> [7/25 @ 16:05] (0/0)

Minas Tirith #15 - Handbags At Dawn <Ufthak> [7/24 @ 18:18] (12/44)

Stewards <nerdanel50> [7/25 @ 11:45] (1/1)

interesting.. <Amatire> [7/25 @ 14:11] (0/0)

Does Gandalf Mishandle Denethor? <Cressida> [7/25 @ 10:37] (2/3)

Denethor hates Gandalf. <Green Rider> [7/25 @ 13:34] (0/0)
I don't think it would've mattered <Watson> [7/25 @ 10:51] (1/1)

Maybe that would have worked! <Cressida> [7/25 @ 12:01] (0/0)

But isn't there something _besides_ conflict in this? <Caleniel> [7/25 @ 9:36] (1/1)

It's a touch of Gollum <Watson> [7/25 @ 9:57] (0/0)

Well done! (No Text) <WhiteAslan> [7/25 @ 9:19] (0/0)
Pretty good interpretations! (No Text) <Curious> [7/25 @ 9:04] (0/0)
Methinks <Fountain_head> [7/25 @ 7:33] (1/1)

Gnadalf is ready to sacrifice Gondor <FantasyFan> [7/25 @ 7:48] (0/0)

A little hand to Denethor... <Taedius> [7/25 @ 7:12] (1/1)

But on the passage... <Taedius> [7/25 @ 7:15] (0/0)

one of my favorites too <Menelwyn> [7/24 @ 22:33] (0/0)
I love this thread. <Dame Ioreth > [7/24 @ 22:31] (0/0)
I believe you're practicing for Gandalf's Diary <FantasyFan> [7/24 @ 19:45] (1/25)

I tend to think... <Watson> [7/24 @ 20:59] (5/24)

Perhaps it is a little like <Amatire> [7/25 @ 12:19] (2/3)

Well... <Watson> [7/26 @ 1:23] (0/0)
Mixed feelings indeed ! <Green Rider> [7/25 @ 13:26] (1/1)

well I presume <Amatire> [7/25 @ 14:06] (0/0)

Steward vs. King <Cressida> [7/25 @ 0:58] (2/16)

He knows the difference... <Watson> [7/25 @ 9:09] (0/0)
Denethor is more <Merryk> [7/25 @ 8:46] (3/14)

Gandalf's judgment: <Curious> [7/25 @ 10:52] (0/0)
And he *is* charmed <Curious> [7/25 @ 10:45] (0/0)
I don't know... <gullygilly> [7/25 @ 9:18] (3/11)

Denethor didn't say he wished Faramir dead. <erather> [7/25 @ 14:01] (1/5)

Ahhhh... yes he does <gullygilly> [7/25 @ 14:50] (1/4)

That's not the same thing. <erather> [7/25 @ 16:24] (2/3)

A father should never say that! <gullygilly> [7/25 @ 18:00] (1/1)

He certainly shouldn't have said it, <erather> [7/25 @ 18:20] (0/0)

Another possible interpretation <Cressida> [7/25 @ 17:06] (0/0)

He *says* he wishes his son dead . . . <nerdanel50> [7/25 @ 10:46] (1/3)

I actually have <gullygilly> [7/25 @ 12:29] (2/2)

Does he really want his son dead ? <Green Rider> [7/25 @ 13:16] (0/0)
I sympathize <Merryk> [7/25 @ 13:12] (0/0)

We only ever see Denethor at his worst. <Cressida> [7/25 @ 10:16] (0/0)

It also reminds Denethor <Estel Envinyatar> [7/24 @ 22:54] (0/0)
"Us stewards" <Kimi> [7/24 @ 21:43] (0/0)
I absolutely agree with you <FantasyFan> [7/24 @ 21:14] (0/0)

That's definitely my favorite passage in the book. <Varda Elentari> [7/24 @ 19:42] (0/0)
Ok here's my translations... <gullygilly> [7/24 @ 18:51] (0/0)

Minas Tirith #14 - Nudge Nudge, Wink Wink, Say No More... <Ufthak> [7/24 @ 18:16] (7/10)

He's just braggin'. <WhiteAslan> [7/25 @ 9:14] (0/0)
It's the staring contest. <Curious> [7/25 @ 9:01] (0/0)
t-shirt caption: "My army went to Mordor and all I got was this lousy Palantir" <drogo_drogo> [7/25 @ 7:40] (0/0)
Sorry... <gullygilly> [7/24 @ 20:16] (1/1)

It's the T-shirt that does it :-))) (No Text) <erather> [7/24 @ 20:24] (0/0)

taunting <FantasyFan> [7/24 @ 19:33] (0/0)
I always saw it as... <Varda Elentari> [7/24 @ 19:21] (0/0)
My theory about Gandalf and Denethor <Entmaiden> [7/24 @ 18:50] (2/2)

Almost as if <piccolo> [7/25 @ 0:54] (0/0)
Definitely. <Varda Elentari> [7/24 @ 19:48] (0/0)

Minas Tirith #13 - Who Is That Masked Man, Anyway? <Ufthak> [7/24 @ 18:14] (5/9)

Pippin can be pretty dense. <Curious> [7/25 @ 8:57] (0/0)
coming back from the dead does make one pause... <drogo_drogo> [7/25 @ 7:27] (2/2)

Yes! Remember Pippin's dissatisfaction <nerdanel50> [7/25 @ 12:00] (0/0)
exactly <hatster> [7/25 @ 7:51] (0/0)

Aha! <gullygilly> [7/24 @ 20:07] (1/1)

Kind of like Aragorn, <Estel Envinyatar> [7/24 @ 23:09] (0/0)

So, what could Pippin have thought <erather> [7/24 @ 19:34] (1/1)

not to forget <FantasyFan> [7/24 @ 19:50] (0/0)

ah now here is growth <hatster> [7/24 @ 18:27] (0/0)

Minas Tirith #12 - Pippin Wishes He Could take The Fifth <Ufthak> [7/24 @ 18:13] (7/15)

Pleading the Fifth. . . <WhiteAslan> [7/25 @ 9:04] (0/0)
How can Pippin possibly follow Gandalf's orders? <Curious> [7/25 @ 8:55] (1/5)

But if asks I don't think <gullygilly> [7/25 @ 10:28] (1/4)

Possibly. <Curious> [7/25 @ 10:48] (1/3)

Is every one else? <gullygilly> [7/25 @ 12:32] (1/2)

Because <Curious> [7/25 @ 12:39] (1/1)

Even if he did hear the poem <gullygilly> [7/25 @ 15:02] (0/0)

And speaking of fifths--hic!-- <nerdanel50> [7/24 @ 23:25] (3/3)

The Minas Tirith water treatment facility <erather> [7/25 @ 17:21] (0/0)
Pippin gets milk for breakfast... <Cressida> [7/25 @ 16:20] (0/0)
Tea would be as out of place <Curious> [7/25 @ 9:09] (0/0)

this doesn't exactly... <Menelwyn> [7/24 @ 22:15] (0/0)
Or is Denethor trying to judge... <Dame Ioreth > [7/24 @ 22:09] (0/0)
Denethor knows something's afoot <erather> [7/24 @ 19:27] (0/0)
I don't think he suspects <gullygilly> [7/24 @ 19:26] (0/0)

Minas Tirith #11 - I'm a Man (Halfling) Not a Boy <Ufthak> [7/24 @ 18:10] (9/13)

I think Pippin <Trixie Hobbit> [7/26 @ 13:21] (0/0)
I think it may be because. . . <WhiteAslan> [7/25 @ 8:58] (0/0)
It is a formal occasion. And we have seen <Curious> [7/25 @ 8:38] (1/1)

Yes <Caleniel> [7/25 @ 9:05] (0/0)

just to echo... <drogo_drogo> [7/25 @ 7:07] (0/0)
Hobbits can be very formal <Kimi> [7/24 @ 19:28] (1/1)

That's what I was thinking too. <Dame Ioreth > [7/24 @ 22:03] (0/0)

As the situation warrants <FantasyFan> [7/24 @ 19:16] (0/0)
Remembering Merry's courteous greeting <erather> [7/24 @ 18:57] (0/0)
As a Took.... <Golfimbul> [7/24 @ 18:31] (0/0)
Perhaps because of the movies <hatster> [7/24 @ 18:20] (2/2)

Merry yes - he's level-headed and careful <Ufthak> [7/24 @ 19:23] (0/0)
Yes, and <gullygilly> [7/24 @ 18:59] (0/0)

Cross-post - Regarding collection for the Reverend's church --> (No Text - Link Inside) <Aerlinn> [7/24 @ 16:58] (0/0)

Orcs <elf queen> [7/24 @ 15:29] (3/3)

Here's one theory <Acathalion> [7/25 @ 1:05] (0/0)
There were orcs in The Hobbit <erather> [7/24 @ 16:25] (0/0)
That's a good question... <Rider Of The Rohirrim> [7/24 @ 15:54] (0/0)

2 Glorfindels? <Son of Thranduil> [7/24 @ 13:11] (3/5)

balrog connection <estel7> [7/26 @ 20:49] (0/0)
An answer is in HoME, vol 12 <PhantomS> [7/24 @ 13:20] (0/0)
It is <Arod the Swift> [7/24 @ 13:19] (2/2)

A Good Case of Tolkien methods <Alveric> [7/25 @ 4:53] (0/0)
I thought they were different but now.. <Yeuw> [7/24 @ 17:02] (0/0)

Minas Tirith #10 - Those Orc Things Pop Up Again <Ufthak> [7/23 @ 11:13] (17/58)

Denenethor insinuates that Boromir was murdered <Galadriel1a> [7/24 @ 18:20] (0/0)
Hubris <Watson> [7/24 @ 10:08] (2/10)

Did Denethor know about the Ring at this point? (No Text) <Golfimbul> [7/24 @ 12:25] (2/7)

I would be surprised if he didn't <Watson> [7/24 @ 15:30] (1/3)

If Denethor knew about the Ring <erather> [7/24 @ 15:44] (1/2)

Oh, I didn't mean... <Watson> [7/24 @ 16:18] (1/1)

I agree. (No Text) <erather> [7/24 @ 16:23] (0/0)

I don't know <gullygilly> [7/24 @ 12:35] (1/2)

I have a theory <Curious> [7/24 @ 12:40] (1/1)

Now you have me thinking... <gullygilly> [7/24 @ 12:44] (0/0)

But goading Pippin works, <Curious> [7/24 @ 11:23] (1/1)

I know-- <gullygilly> [7/24 @ 11:53] (0/0)

"only" orcs <Luinaelin> [7/24 @ 9:22] (1/3)

Mordor has had Uruks for 500 years. <Curious> [7/24 @ 9:41] (1/2)

But the black Uruks of Morder are not the same as the fighting Uruk-hai that Saruman created <Luinaelin> [7/24 @ 15:59] (1/1)

Uruks are Uruks. <Curious> [7/24 @ 18:01] (0/0)

I view the orcs like some of the droids in Star Wars <Entmaiden> [7/24 @ 9:21] (3/4)

I'm always saying the orcs are storm-troopers and the hobbits are ewoks =] (No Text) <Maidenskull> [7/25 @ 0:31] (0/0)
To build on your Star Wars comment... <Rider Of The Rohirrim> [7/24 @ 16:22] (0/0)
Also Eomer's.... <Golfimbul> [7/24 @ 12:29] (1/1)

well, these Uruk Hai <PhantomS> [7/24 @ 12:53] (0/0)

Agh!!! Why? <beren_boy> [7/23 @ 17:40] (1/8)

I feel your pain! :) <Ossë> [7/24 @ 5:23] (1/7)

So do I; so do I... <NZ Strider> [7/24 @ 14:28] (1/6)

Bear in mind we have a pinch-hitter this week, <erather> [7/24 @ 15:48] (2/5)

Yes... but I'm IN the same time zone as him! <beren_boy> [7/24 @ 17:57] (1/2)

No, you're just asleep. <Ufthak> [7/24 @ 19:07] (1/1)

No..... <beren_boy> [7/25 @ 18:22] (0/0)

a good question <Alvid> [7/24 @ 17:27] (1/1)

Don't be afraid that <gullygilly> [7/24 @ 17:33] (0/0)

well Denethor didn't think so lighly of orcs when they besieged Minas Tirith! (No Text) <Reddevil> [7/23 @ 17:08] (1/1)

It wasn't just Orcs there <PhantomS> [7/24 @ 12:59] (0/0)

A couple of thoughts. <Morwen> [7/23 @ 17:06] (0/0)
Orcs aren't wusses. Boromir is a legendary <Curious> [7/23 @ 16:34] (1/2)

Yes he is, but, well, yes they are <Matthew/Ugluk> [7/23 @ 22:52] (1/1)

None of the Fellowship <Curious> [7/23 @ 23:32] (0/0)

Suspicion <Darkstone> [7/23 @ 15:41] (3/3)

Maybe other Suspicions as well <Alveric> [7/24 @ 10:10] (0/0)
good call, darkstone. (No Text) <Little Red> [7/23 @ 16:46] (0/0)
Yes, that passage looks <Kimi> [7/23 @ 16:33] (0/0)

Give Boromir a little credit, <erather> [7/23 @ 14:47] (0/0)
Boromir has almost certainly fought orcs before... <Cressida> [7/23 @ 13:53] (0/0)
The telling line to me <FantasyFan> [7/23 @ 13:32] (1/4)

No help, and Faramir <Cressida> [7/23 @ 14:03] (2/3)

I agree that Faramir <Curious> [7/24 @ 9:04] (1/1)

"I wouldn't snare an orc with a falsehood" <Caleniel> [7/24 @ 10:01] (0/0)

Not solely <FantasyFan> [7/24 @ 7:10] (0/0)

Good bait! Are we fishing? <gullygilly> [7/23 @ 13:15] (0/0)
Denethor's pride <Alveric> [7/23 @ 12:29] (0/0)
I think Denethor is showing... <Dame Ioreth > [7/23 @ 12:23] (0/0)
Denethor is thinking in terms of their great Numenorean heritage <drogo_drogo> [7/23 @ 12:23] (1/1)

Boromir the Blood Brother <PhantomS> [7/23 @ 16:07] (0/0)

Only orcs? <Elwen> [7/23 @ 12:03] (1/5)

good old Merry! <Linguilindale> [7/23 @ 16:56] (1/4)

Several of Aragorn's ancestors... <Cressida> [7/24 @ 11:06] (1/3)

Arathorn was indeed <Elwen> [7/24 @ 11:13] (1/2)

Thanks! In that case... <Cressida> [7/24 @ 11:29] (1/1)

Like Pippin says <gullygilly> [7/24 @ 12:37] (0/0)

Minas Tirith #9 - Papa's Got A Brand New (Body)Bag <Ufthak> [7/23 @ 11:11] (15/26)

Faramir should have gone, <nerdanel50> [7/24 @ 11:11] (3/4)

Denethor's age. <Atlas> [7/25 @ 3:47] (1/1)

You are right, of course, <nerdanel50> [7/25 @ 11:54] (0/0)

I think you have <gullygilly> [7/24 @ 11:48] (0/0)
The irony is that Faramir *should* <Curious> [7/24 @ 11:16] (0/0)

Lots of good points here. <Kimi> [7/23 @ 16:38] (0/0)
Not much to add <Morwen> [7/23 @ 16:06] (0/0)
Note that Denethor first blames Pippin <Curious> [7/23 @ 16:02] (1/2)

I'm not sure... <Ossë> [7/24 @ 8:45] (1/1)

He's looking <Curious> [7/24 @ 9:44] (0/0)

Like the US Secret Service <Darkstone> [7/23 @ 15:19] (0/0)
Everybody loved Boromir, <JewelTook> [7/23 @ 14:32] (1/3)

Musings on Boromir and Denethor <PhantomS> [7/24 @ 13:17] (1/2)

I imagine that the brothers... <Cressida> [7/25 @ 12:48] (1/1)

Hobbits vs Men <PhantomS> [7/25 @ 13:31] (0/0)

Denethor's words <Firiel50> [7/23 @ 13:59] (0/0)
verbal sparring <FantasyFan> [7/23 @ 13:18] (0/0)
Shock value <gullygilly> [7/23 @ 12:56] (0/0)
I'd think so. But then... <Elwen> [7/23 @ 12:16] (1/1)

Denethor realizes he made a mistake <erather> [7/23 @ 14:31] (0/0)

yes but you tell a grumpy quasi-potentate he's out of line! :-) <drogo_drogo> [7/23 @ 12:10] (0/0)
change, it seems <glorfin2> [7/23 @ 12:09] (0/0)
I think they'd sritten off Denethor long ago. <Dame Ioreth > [7/23 @ 12:07] (0/0)
They probably were troubled <Éowyn Turmavende> [7/23 @ 12:05] (1/1)

We'll hear some whispers... <Cressida> [7/23 @ 12:20] (0/0)

I'd imagine so. <WhiteAslan> [7/23 @ 11:34] (0/0)

Minas Tirith #8 - Men of Stone <Ufthak> [7/23 @ 11:11] (15/30)

A room without hope. <Cressida> [7/24 @ 11:03] (1/1)

I just came back from Florence and I very much agree (No Text) <Galadriel1a> [7/24 @ 17:22] (0/0)

Yes, a little mdf and scumble glaze wouldn't hurt here <nerdanel50> [7/24 @ 10:16] (1/1)

Great point! <Curious> [7/24 @ 11:26] (0/0)

another thought <Luinaelin> [7/24 @ 9:32] (0/0)
All that stonework... <Morwen> [7/23 @ 15:24] (1/1)

We know she was good at embroidery! <Kimi> [7/23 @ 16:05] (0/0)

Think Karnak. From Letter 211: <Curious> [7/23 @ 15:15] (2/6)

Egypt was remembering its forgotten prehistory in Numenor <drogo_drogo> [7/23 @ 15:58] (0/0)
At least the Egyptians used color. <erather> [7/23 @ 15:23] (2/4)

After reading the whole passage <Curious> [7/25 @ 10:40] (0/0)
Where does it say that? <Curious> [7/23 @ 15:29] (1/2)

It's just my impression from the description. <erather> [7/23 @ 15:55] (1/1)

Tolkien <Curious> [7/23 @ 16:16] (0/0)

A practical thought <Darkstone> [7/23 @ 14:40] (1/1)

Gondor's moving bill <PhantomS> [7/23 @ 15:39] (0/0)

Lack of fabric = ? <Golfimbul> [7/23 @ 14:37] (1/1)

Oh, good one! <Darkstone> [7/23 @ 14:44] (0/0)

The first time I read this chapter <tosaanne> [7/23 @ 13:35] (0/0)
Intimidation <gullygilly> [7/23 @ 12:35] (1/2)

Yes. <JewelTook> [7/23 @ 13:52] (1/1)

Go Pip (No Text) <gullygilly> [7/23 @ 13:53] (0/0)

deliberate contrast <FantasyFan> [7/23 @ 12:33] (0/0)
Denethor as a room <Éowyn Turmavende> [7/23 @ 12:16] (0/0)
Minas Tirith may soon be like Moria <drogo_drogo> [7/23 @ 12:06] (1/2)

I'm sure the hall would have been less cold and scary... <Cressida> [7/23 @ 14:09] (1/1)

oh yes, that goes for both... <drogo_drogo> [7/23 @ 14:45] (0/0)

i had sometimes wondered <glorfin2> [7/23 @ 12:00] (0/0)
I wonder what happened .... <Dame Ioreth > [7/23 @ 11:58] (0/0)
Those passages remind me of. . . <WhiteAslan> [7/23 @ 11:31] (0/0)

question <LarienCarnesîr7> [7/22 @ 22:17] (5/8)

I read the Silmarillion first... <Rain Queen> [7/26 @ 5:42] (0/0)
Just to be different, <Curious> [7/23 @ 19:24] (2/2)

I second this! (No Text) <Caleniel> [7/24 @ 6:25] (0/0)
Excellent new footer, Curious. (No Text) <nerdanel50> [7/23 @ 20:47] (0/0)

Thank you <LarienCarnesîr7> [7/23 @ 14:48] (0/0)
Echoing what the others have said <Altaira> [7/22 @ 23:52] (0/0)
Welcome aboard! <gullygilly> [7/22 @ 22:30] (1/1)

Me Too! <Dame Ioreth > [7/22 @ 23:28] (0/0)

Minas Tirith #7 - "If Man is 5, then the Devil is 6... <Ufthak> [7/22 @ 20:27] (14/44)

Great thread! (No Text) <nerdanel50> [7/24 @ 10:47] (0/0)
other oddities <glorfin2> [7/23 @ 11:55] (1/2)

The offset gates..... <Golfimbul> [7/23 @ 14:06] (1/1)

i was wondering if it was <glorfin2> [7/23 @ 21:25] (0/0)

Even more on 7 <Olorin of the West> [7/23 @ 11:46] (1/8)

Is Minas Tirith Rome? <Golfimbul> [7/23 @ 14:04] (2/7)

More like Egypt, according to Tolkien. <Curious> [7/23 @ 15:27] (0/0)
I don't think <Olorin of the West> [7/23 @ 14:26] (1/5)

I forgot.... <Golfimbul> [7/23 @ 14:33] (2/4)

No... not the "A" word! <gullygilly> [7/23 @ 14:54] (1/2)

MInas Tirith has levels...... <Golfimbul> [7/23 @ 17:41] (1/1)

You used the A-word again.... <Olorin of the West> [7/23 @ 17:44] (0/0)

The White(!) City is <Olorin of the West> [7/23 @ 14:44] (0/0)

The number 7 <Luinaelin> [7/23 @ 9:23] (0/0)
Imagining the architecture of numbers <PhantomS> [7/23 @ 3:40] (0/0)
Tolkien certainly liked the number seven. <Curious> [7/23 @ 2:46] (0/0)
Ooooooh... Aaaaaahhhhhh! <Dame Ioreth > [7/22 @ 23:20] (0/0)
Dante and numbers <drogo_drogo> [7/22 @ 22:56] (1/1)

My first thought, too. <Kimi> [7/23 @ 0:04] (0/0)

*makes impressed noise* <JewelTook> [7/22 @ 21:58] (4/17)

Level 6, City of Dis, I thank you! <Ufthak> [7/23 @ 11:07] (3/4)

Me too <Draupne> [7/25 @ 4:38] (0/0)
I guess I will see you there! <tosaanne> [7/23 @ 12:57] (0/0)
I was beginning to think <gullygilly> [7/23 @ 11:32] (1/1)

Are you kidding? <JewelTook> [7/23 @ 11:36] (0/0)

I made it to Limbo. <WhiteAslan> [7/23 @ 10:00] (2/2)

I missed Limbo by a meal or two. . . <nerdanel50> [7/24 @ 10:30] (0/0)
hey, you and me both <Luinaelin> [7/23 @ 13:29] (0/0)

I made it to Purgatory! <Kimi> [7/22 @ 22:21] (4/7)

Me too. <Curious> [7/23 @ 2:18] (1/2)

it's not supposed to be hard <FantasyFan> [7/23 @ 8:23] (1/1)

Yes, but Dante <Curious> [7/23 @ 11:35] (0/0)

Same here. <NZ Strider> [7/22 @ 23:22] (1/1)

It would defeat the purpose otherwise :-) (No Text) <Kimi> [7/23 @ 0:07] (0/0)

Whoa, me too... (No Text) <Dame Ioreth > [7/22 @ 23:15] (0/0)
me too...heaven only knows <hatster> [7/22 @ 22:35] (0/0)

Gee I'm on the second level <gullygilly> [7/22 @ 22:13] (0/0)

Number 9 <gullygilly> [7/22 @ 21:45] (0/0)
Nine, I think <Kimi> [7/22 @ 21:40] (1/1)

Limbo-Traitors <Yeuw> [7/22 @ 22:35] (0/0)

a couple of thoughts <Menelwyn> [7/22 @ 21:25] (1/1)

As Nine is the number claimed by the Inferno, <ringers rock!> [7/23 @ 0:41] (0/0)

Wow, golly, I'm impressed. <erather> [7/22 @ 21:19] (0/0)
It makes it easier to defend.... <Golfimbul> [7/22 @ 21:01] (0/0)

Minas Tirith #6 - Language, Mr Tolkien, Language <Ufthak> [7/22 @ 20:25] (12/14)

Another agreement with Kimi <Alveric> [7/25 @ 5:20] (0/0)
my thoughts <Luinaelin> [7/23 @ 10:01] (0/0)
a combination <Rain Queen> [7/23 @ 4:07] (0/0)
Note the parallel structure: <Curious> [7/23 @ 2:01] (1/1)

like the verse structure of Beowulf <drogo_drogo> [7/23 @ 6:41] (0/0)

I agree with the others <Altaira> [7/22 @ 23:21] (0/0)
I'm inclined to agree with erather. <Morwen> [7/22 @ 23:04] (0/0)
stylistic transition <drogo_drogo> [7/22 @ 22:24] (0/0)
Great selection! <gullygilly> [7/22 @ 22:06] (1/1)

That's the word I was looking for! <Dame Ioreth > [7/22 @ 23:06] (0/0)

The world has gotten wider. <JewelTook> [7/22 @ 21:40] (0/0)
I think it also reflects <Kimi> [7/22 @ 21:14] (0/0)
Many months ago <erather> [7/22 @ 21:07] (0/0)
Good question <Golfimbul> [7/22 @ 20:58] (0/0)

Of Trolls and Ents <Yeuw> [7/22 @ 17:11] (4/14)

dumb question <glorfin2> [7/23 @ 23:16] (1/1)

Normal Troll Allergy <Alveric> [7/24 @ 6:25] (0/0)

Species and classes of beings <Caleniel> [7/23 @ 7:16] (1/3)

Maiar offspring <Alveric> [7/23 @ 11:08] (2/2)

within the Song, UUT on Trolls <PhantomS> [7/24 @ 15:32] (0/0)
You are right, of course! <Caleniel> [7/24 @ 3:34] (0/0)

New and improved trolls <Crazy_Cob> [7/23 @ 0:06] (0/0)
Not necessarily <fak> [7/22 @ 17:34] (1/6)

Maybe Trolls are to stone what Ents are to Plants <Temujin> [7/22 @ 18:31] (2/5)

Stone Giants <Alveric> [7/23 @ 6:51] (2/3)

Wonderful UUT! <Curious> [7/24 @ 11:35] (0/0)
Death prophcised within a song <Yeuw> [7/23 @ 21:39] (1/1)

Sadly probably yes <Alveric> [7/24 @ 6:16] (0/0)

This may be another example <beren_boy> [7/22 @ 18:46] (0/0)

the original orcs <BrambleroseBrandybuck> [7/22 @ 14:45] (3/9)

My feelings (for what their worth) <Crazy_Cob> [7/23 @ 0:27] (0/0)
*If* the Orcs were bred from Elves, <NZ Strider> [7/22 @ 15:09] (3/6)

I like the idea that Orcs are bred from Elves... <beren_boy> [7/22 @ 18:42] (1/1)

Ask and we'll answer... <gullygilly> [7/22 @ 19:22] (0/0)

Either way can work <Matthew/Ugluk> [7/22 @ 16:02] (1/1)

My main problem with them being men, is it would set some things back <Raain> [7/22 @ 17:24] (0/0)

on immortal vs. mortal Orcs <drogo_drogo> [7/22 @ 15:27] (1/1)

Orcs could be a complete mix and other musings <Alveric> [7/23 @ 12:20] (0/0)

This is one of those debates. <Arod the Swift> [7/22 @ 14:51] (0/0)

Ents and other things. (long) <Amatire> [7/22 @ 13:24] (2/3)

The problem is <gullygilly> [7/22 @ 18:39] (1/1)

Silmarillion an evolving mythology <Alveric> [7/23 @ 12:40] (0/0)

*puts his chainsaw down* <PhantomS> [7/22 @ 14:26] (0/0)

Mightiest elf warriors <Reddevil> [7/22 @ 12:53] (7/29)

Can anyone remember the link to the top human warriors list? (No Text) <Reddevil> [7/23 @ 14:56] (1/2)

There were two threads. <Curious> [7/23 @ 17:52] (1/1)

Wow thanks :-) <Reddevil> [7/23 @ 18:36] (0/0)

My order for what its worth... <Padster> [7/23 @ 11:40] (2/2)

Wonder why <Reddevil> [7/23 @ 14:55] (0/0)
Second greatest what? <Curious> [7/23 @ 12:29] (0/0)

*Sigh* (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [7/23 @ 9:28] (2/2)

Thanks <Caleniel> [7/23 @ 9:39] (0/0)
I remembered... <gullygilly> [7/23 @ 9:36] (0/0)

I'd put Fingolfin first too <Caleniel> [7/23 @ 7:51] (2/6)

This is a copy/pasted post written by Padster, which I'll just borrow <Reddevil> [7/23 @ 8:39] (0/0)
I would say that <Reddevil> [7/23 @ 8:16] (1/4)

And professor T <Reddevil> [7/23 @ 8:24] (1/3)

Well argued <Caleniel> [7/23 @ 8:45] (2/2)

X Balrogs = Morgoth <Reddevil> [7/23 @ 9:00] (0/0)
Sorry <Reddevil> [7/23 @ 8:49] (0/0)

Legolas <Crazy_Cob> [7/23 @ 0:36] (1/1)

No <Reddevil> [7/23 @ 3:52] (0/0)

I agree for the most part <gullygilly> [7/22 @ 13:25] (0/0)
A few corrections <PhantomS> [7/22 @ 13:15] (4/9)

If we're including "Goldilocks" on the strength of a single duel w/ a single Balrog... <aragonvaar> [7/22 @ 19:22] (1/3)

counter correction <PhantomS> [7/23 @ 3:00] (1/2)

Counter-counter correction (he, he)... <Padster> [7/23 @ 11:49] (1/1)

*hides naughty bits* OOpsie :) (No Text) <PhantomS> [7/23 @ 15:22] (0/0)

Gil-Galad should be lower. <Captains of Gondolin> [7/22 @ 16:26] (0/0)
Agreed <Reddevil> [7/22 @ 15:00] (0/0)
I agree with PhantomS on all save Glorfindel <Arod the Swift> [7/22 @ 14:33] (2/2)

Where can i read where.... <patric44> [7/22 @ 18:30] (0/0)
I swing in my hammock corrected. (No Text) <PhantomS> [7/22 @ 15:45] (0/0)

death notice <Reverend> [7/22 @ 9:34] (13/15)

Namarie, mellon nin. <Smokering> [7/24 @ 18:47] (0/0)
I'm sorry to see a fellow ToRNer go <Keeper of Insanity> [7/22 @ 18:09] (0/0)
Sorry for your loss. <Ossë> [7/22 @ 11:22] (0/0)
**Please post further thoughts on Main** (No Text) <Altaira> [7/22 @ 11:21] (1/2)

Should we repost over there? (No Text) <nerdanel50> [7/22 @ 11:24] (1/1)

If you'd like <Altaira> [7/22 @ 11:39] (0/0)

I am sorry to hear it <Amatire> [7/22 @ 11:17] (0/0)
He will be greatly missed here.... <Golfimbul> [7/22 @ 11:14] (0/0)
Post on Main about this <Altaira> [7/22 @ 11:13] (0/0)
Oh, no. <Mar> [7/22 @ 10:58] (0/0)
Our Condolences. <ringers rock!> [7/22 @ 10:49] (0/0)
I grieve with you. <JewelTook> [7/22 @ 10:20] (0/0)
He will be greatly missed <drogo_drogo> [7/22 @ 10:13] (0/0)
Sorry for your loss <gullygilly> [7/22 @ 10:04] (0/0)
I'm so sorry <Meira> [7/22 @ 10:00] (0/0)

Comparison of Dwarvish to Hebrew <NZ Strider> [7/22 @ 5:00] (4/8)

Amazing...I read this earlier <gullygilly> [7/22 @ 17:09] (0/0)
WOW ?O_O? hope i got all of that. <Yeuw> [7/22 @ 16:38] (0/0)
Linguistics 101 <Fountain_head> [7/22 @ 10:28] (0/0)
Part V is most interesting to me, since <Curious> [7/22 @ 8:33] (2/4)

Some similarities in use of consonants... <aragonvaar> [7/22 @ 19:43] (0/0)
Dwarven syntax <Stanislaus Bocian> [7/22 @ 12:59] (1/2)

If you and NZ Strider agree, <Curious> [7/23 @ 9:02] (1/1)

Dwarven speech <Stanislaus Bocian> [7/23 @ 12:46] (0/0)

Of Ulmo and Osse Yet another Question by me <Yeuw> [7/21 @ 19:20] (4/7)

Once upon a time... <Ossë> [7/23 @ 6:21] (1/1)

good point <Yeuw> [7/23 @ 13:49] (0/0)

Ulmo, Libertarian Bachelor Vala... <aragonvaar> [7/22 @ 19:46] (0/0)
Valarian chain of command <PhantomS> [7/22 @ 12:48] (0/0)
a sound he had never heard in his waking life <Linguilindale> [7/21 @ 23:44] (1/2)

Morgorth, or perhaps even Morgoth, if you like (No Text) <Linguilindale> [7/21 @ 23:46] (1/1)

OK <Yeuw> [7/22 @ 13:42] (0/0)

screensavers/wallpaper <patric44> [7/21 @ 19:04] (2/2)

Somebody did. <Atlas> [7/22 @ 4:05] (0/0)
Title should say.... <patric44> [7/21 @ 19:06] (0/0)

HoME series <eldarheru> [7/21 @ 18:47] (3/3)

I'm beginning with VI... <Estel Envinyatar> [7/22 @ 17:17] (0/0)
I've only read the first book so far... <Rain Queen> [7/22 @ 3:24] (0/0)
yes! Tons and tons <hatster> [7/21 @ 22:26] (0/0)

Unfinished little people. <Yeuw> [7/21 @ 13:46] (1/3)

It sounds like a put-down.... <Golfimbul> [7/21 @ 14:11] (1/2)

It sounds like a put-down to me too, like in Lawrence of Arabia... <Rider Of The Rohirrim> [7/21 @ 14:27] (1/1)

Thank ye <Yeuw> [7/21 @ 16:26] (0/0)

Minas Tirith #5 - The Lie of the Land, and I bang on about Purity again <Ufthak> [7/21 @ 12:00] (5/12)

Logistics of long warfare <PhantomS> [7/22 @ 12:57] (0/0)
between plagues and Dark Lords, property values in the Pelennor have dropped... <drogo_drogo> [7/21 @ 18:54] (2/4)

I would imagine that ... <Dame Ioreth > [7/22 @ 13:49] (0/0)
Just wondering as I'm not a numbers person <gullygilly> [7/21 @ 19:20] (1/2)

geographical knowledge and lots of educated guessing! <drogo_drogo> [7/22 @ 9:59] (1/1)

Thanks <gullygilly> [7/22 @ 10:37] (0/0)

Sam is short and swarthy. <Curious> [7/21 @ 16:57] (0/0)
POV problem here? <Golfimbul> [7/21 @ 15:10] (1/3)

It's the omniscient narrator <Curious> [7/21 @ 17:03] (1/2)

Good, it;s.... <Golfimbul> [7/21 @ 22:45] (1/1)

The King's Copy <olsonm> [7/22 @ 0:01] (0/0)

We're looking at a culture in decline. <erather> [7/21 @ 15:08] (0/0)

Minas Tirith #4 - Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life <Ufthak> [7/21 @ 11:28] (6/8)

Motivational speech <Morwen> [7/21 @ 22:06] (0/0)
That may be unfair to Ingold. <Curious> [7/21 @ 15:09] (0/0)
Why "wake up" Ingold? <erather> [7/21 @ 14:56] (1/1)

You are right! <Curious> [7/21 @ 15:26] (0/0)

local blinders <notlost> [7/21 @ 12:49] (0/0)
The Truth Hurts <gullygilly> [7/21 @ 12:39] (0/0)
Gondor and self-pity <drogo_drogo> [7/21 @ 11:55] (1/1)

I agree <Altaira> [7/22 @ 22:47] (0/0)

Minas Tirith #3 - Big Mouth Strikes Again <Ufthak> [7/21 @ 11:24] (8/11)

Pippin is being a Hobbit <Altaira> [7/22 @ 22:37] (0/0)
"And in other news... <Atlas> [7/22 @ 3:39] (1/1)

As Jane Austen says... <Dame Ioreth > [7/22 @ 13:34] (0/0)

This is what I think. <FireDwarf> [7/22 @ 0:05] (0/0)
Perfect Pippin! <Curious> [7/21 @ 14:56] (0/0)
Pippin was well-meaning but out of line (as usual). <erather> [7/21 @ 14:33] (0/0)
Pippin: Open mouth, insert foot... <notlost> [7/21 @ 12:43] (0/0)
The Young and the Foolish <gullygilly> [7/21 @ 12:26] (1/1)

I like that idea <Doorwarden of Theoden> [7/24 @ 11:49] (0/0)

Another "D'Oh!" moment for Pippin <drogo_drogo> [7/21 @ 11:45] (1/1)

Yes, I don't think Pippin did much harm. <ringers rock!> [7/21 @ 19:00] (0/0)

I'm finally doing it... <Fountain_head> [7/21 @ 7:36] (5/11)

Terrific! I'm mid-way through, myself <Mirkwood Maiden> [7/21 @ 17:26] (0/0)
Just received my copy last week... <dbell1> [7/21 @ 15:38] (1/2)

So <Curious> [7/21 @ 16:38] (1/1)

There's no way we're doing chapters... <dbell1> [7/22 @ 12:31] (0/0)

Also, note this thread below: (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [7/21 @ 10:28] (0/0)
If you think The Sil is redundant, <Curious> [7/21 @ 10:25] (1/4)

I know and I have some questions too <gullygilly> [7/21 @ 11:02] (1/3)

I'm afraid not. <Curious> [7/21 @ 11:13] (1/2)

Well, my other home <gullygilly> [7/21 @ 11:28] (1/1)

Took it back and ordered Sauron Defeated-- Thanks! (No Text) <gullygilly> [7/22 @ 10:24] (0/0)

another inductee! <gullygilly> [7/21 @ 10:18] (0/0)

Wrapping Up Chapter X (marks the spot): Chapter and Discussion Summary <notlost> [7/20 @ 22:30] (14/28)

Thank *you*, notlost <Altaira> [7/22 @ 23:37] (0/0)
Fabulous summary. <Princess of Geekland> [7/22 @ 19:54] (0/0)
Was reading the chapter ...:) (No Text) <PhantomS> [7/22 @ 18:34] (0/0)
Great discussion & summary, thanks! (No Text) <erather> [7/21 @ 12:55] (0/0)
thanks for a great week and on the poems... <drogo_drogo> [7/21 @ 7:12] (2/12)

And there's more... <notlost> [7/21 @ 11:07] (0/0)
Not only that, but... <notlost> [7/21 @ 10:05] (3/10)

My favorite <hatster> [7/21 @ 12:56] (1/5)

These <Curious> [7/21 @ 13:04] (2/4)

try the first line and a half <hatster> [7/21 @ 18:56] (1/1)

I thought about helping Curious <gullygilly> [7/21 @ 19:22] (0/0)

Ha! That's hysterical! (No Text) <gullygilly> [7/21 @ 13:34] (1/1)

I'm <Curious> [7/21 @ 13:40] (0/0)

My favorite: <Curious> [7/21 @ 10:42] (0/0)
Yes, but do you know the reason why? <gullygilly> [7/21 @ 10:14] (1/2)

Does that mean... <notlost> [7/21 @ 10:53] (1/1)

"Amazing Grace," <Curious> [7/21 @ 11:04] (0/0)

Great discussion & summary! Thanks! (No Text) <Acathalion> [7/21 @ 5:13] (0/0)
Thank you, great job! And <Curious> [7/21 @ 4:29] (1/2)

Mea culpa! <notlost> [7/21 @ 11:15] (1/1)

Oh my! <Curious> [7/21 @ 11:27] (0/0)

Thank you very much! <NZ Strider> [7/21 @ 3:10] (0/0)
Thanks! Outstanding job! (No Text) <Golfimbul> [7/21 @ 2:03] (0/0)
Wow... did you breathe at all while you did that! <hatster> [7/20 @ 23:42] (0/0)
Great discussion, great chapter, great summary! <nerdanel50> [7/20 @ 23:29] (0/0)
Thanks indeed! (No Text) <Smokering> [7/20 @ 22:53] (0/0)
Thank you for leading a great discussion! (No Text) <Kimi> [7/20 @ 22:44] (0/0)
thanks for a great week <gullygilly> [7/20 @ 22:39] (0/0)

Minas Tirith #2 - Gandalf's Soft Spot <Ufthak> [7/20 @ 14:04] (12/34)

Gandalf, too, has had time to think. <JewelTook> [7/22 @ 10:12] (0/0)
I think you are right about Ingold. <Curious> [7/21 @ 7:01] (0/0)
Gandalf loves Pippin dearly <Kimi> [7/20 @ 17:39] (0/0)
Gandalf as Gaffer <hatster> [7/20 @ 17:01] (3/9)

Embrace your inner Gaffer! <notlost> [7/20 @ 22:46] (0/0)
I'm picturing the Gaffer and Denethor facing each other off now... <drogo_drogo> [7/20 @ 18:41] (3/5)

thanks for the idea <hatster> [7/20 @ 20:07] (1/1)

I posted my theory over there :) (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [7/20 @ 21:31] (0/0)

heh...you know, each was as stubborn <hatster> [7/20 @ 18:51] (1/1)

I pair off the Big and Little People... <Golfimbul> [7/21 @ 14:25] (0/0)

It depends on what they're battling with... <gullygilly> [7/20 @ 18:49] (0/0)

I did find it quite interesting <tosaanne> [7/20 @ 17:25] (1/1)

It'd go to Pippins' head! <Smokering> [7/20 @ 17:42] (0/0)

Gandalf needs hobbits <nerdanel50> [7/20 @ 16:07] (1/1)

And they clearly need him. <ringers rock!> [7/20 @ 23:30] (0/0)

Only the second chapter Ive helped to discuss... <WhiteLadyEowyn> [7/20 @ 16:05] (0/0)
Whenever... <Lord Sméagol> [7/20 @ 15:28] (0/0)
Gandalf is a big softy <gullygilly> [7/20 @ 15:24] (2/2)

Also... <Smokering> [7/20 @ 17:59] (0/0)
yes, Gandalf is trying to help Pippin grow into the hero he is <drogo_drogo> [7/20 @ 16:36] (0/0)

In his heart or in his head? ;-) <NZ Strider> [7/20 @ 15:17] (1/1)

What he said. (No Text) <notlost> [7/20 @ 23:13] (0/0)

Hello, I'm new around these parts. <ringers rock!> [7/20 @ 14:52] (2/8)

Come to the dark side... <notlost> [7/20 @ 23:14] (1/2)

Your footer <Kimi> [7/20 @ 23:26] (1/1)

*giggles* <ringers rock!> [7/21 @ 0:28] (0/0)

Nice to see RR in the RR <gullygilly> [7/20 @ 14:55] (1/4)

I second that! (No Text) <hatster> [7/20 @ 17:02] (1/3)

Be afraid. Be very afraid. <Smokering> [7/20 @ 17:45] (1/2)

It was bound to happen ;0) (No Text) <ringers rock!> [7/20 @ 22:51] (1/1)

Glad to see ya. (No Text) <Princess of Geekland> [7/23 @ 1:34] (0/0)

Gandalf's soft spot for Hobbits <tosaanne> [7/20 @ 14:48] (1/1)

That says a lot about Gandalf! <Smokering> [7/20 @ 17:55] (0/0)

Well, Pippin has been through some changes. <Morwen> [7/20 @ 14:45] (0/0)

Minas Tirith #1 - Back in The Saddle Again <Ufthak> [7/20 @ 13:56] (6/9)

Gandalf was *not* the first messenger <Curious> [7/21 @ 6:31] (0/0)
About people following... <Suni> [7/20 @ 16:34] (1/1)

That is exactly what i meant, well picked up! <Ufthak> [7/20 @ 19:37] (0/0)

taking charge <drogo_drogo> [7/20 @ 16:20] (0/0)
Well... <Lord Sméagol> [7/20 @ 16:12] (0/0)
Orders from Gandalf <nerdanel50> [7/20 @ 15:49] (0/0)
Some (hasty) thoughts. <NZ Strider> [7/20 @ 14:38] (1/2)

But the people at Edoras have no knowledge of events at Helm's Deep <Ufthak> [7/20 @ 19:33] (1/1)

Since when did they not trust him? <PhantomS> [7/22 @ 16:03] (0/0)

Minas Tirith - Disclaimer <Ufthak> [7/20 @ 13:52] (5/22)

wow.. thanks for substituting! (No Text) <hatster> [7/20 @ 16:28] (0/0)
Thanks especially for taking on this mega-chapter <nerdanel50> [7/20 @ 16:12] (0/0)
muchos thanks <drogo_drogo> [7/20 @ 16:06] (0/0)
I'm looking forward to this discussion. <Lord Sméagol> [7/20 @ 15:43] (2/3)

I'll be sure to beat you regularly <hatster> [7/20 @ 16:33] (0/0)
Of course we'll be kind! <gullygilly> [7/20 @ 15:46] (1/1)

Thanks for the welcome! (No Text) <Lord Sméagol> [7/20 @ 16:13] (0/0)

Thanks for pinch-hitting, Ufthak. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [7/20 @ 14:13] (2/14)

Speaking of pnch-hitting, any other volunteers? <Altaira> [7/20 @ 15:02] (8/11)

Checking in. <EowynDernhelm> [7/22 @ 10:49] (1/1)

Well, yes <Altaira> [7/22 @ 21:48] (0/0)

just checking in <Lothirienne> [7/21 @ 9:29] (0/0)
sure <eldarheru> [7/20 @ 22:52] (0/0)
On deck we have... <notlost> [7/20 @ 22:38] (0/0)
*waves hand urgently* <nerdanel50> [7/20 @ 22:21] (0/0)
You can call on me as a last resort as well; <NZ Strider> [7/20 @ 20:48] (0/0)
because I have a chapter coming up in October <hatster> [7/20 @ 16:31] (1/1)

very smart <eldarheru> [7/20 @ 17:15] (0/0)

Just thought I'd check to <jflower > [7/20 @ 16:11] (1/1)

Yes, that's right <Altaira> [7/20 @ 19:44] (0/0)

Pinch-hitting? <Ufthak> [7/20 @ 14:18] (1/1)

Yes; it's when you bat in place of another. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [7/20 @ 14:24] (0/0)

Ok...One more question.... <Araslady> [7/20 @ 11:36] (1/2)

Yes, very easy.... <Golfimbul> [7/20 @ 11:52] (1/1)

oh and here is the calendar <hatster> [7/20 @ 12:08] (0/0)

the Ring's Power <Éowyn Turmavende> [7/20 @ 11:28] (2/5)

I don't think so <Altaira> [7/20 @ 12:18] (2/3)

More on that last point: (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [7/21 @ 5:21] (0/0)
I agree... <gullygilly> [7/20 @ 12:37] (1/1)

Great analogy <Altaira> [7/20 @ 13:02] (0/0)

My feeling is.... <Golfimbul> [7/20 @ 11:33] (0/0)

The Simarillion <Araslady> [7/20 @ 7:49] (8/10)

Something that has helped me: <BrambleroseBrandybuck> [7/22 @ 22:23] (0/0)
NZStrider once made a suggestion <Curious> [7/21 @ 5:16] (0/0)
What I discovered when reading the Sil... <Lord Sméagol> [7/20 @ 15:49] (0/0)
Another tip that was helpful to me <erather> [7/20 @ 14:58] (0/0)
THANK YOU SO MUCH!! <Araslady> [7/20 @ 11:29] (0/0)
Some tips for a welcomed newcomer <gullygilly> [7/20 @ 11:17] (0/0)
Welcome to the reading room! <hatster> [7/20 @ 10:44] (1/1)

"f" names <Éowyn Turmavende> [7/20 @ 11:17] (0/0)

Sure <Reddevil> [7/20 @ 10:34] (1/1)

Oops! <gullygilly> [7/20 @ 11:25] (0/0)

Steward?? <Aussie> [7/20 @ 1:16] (3/11)

I think Silverlode explained it quite well... <Varda Elentari> [7/20 @ 12:25] (0/0)
Gandalf answers that... <Silverlode> [7/20 @ 3:32] (1/2)

isn't it interesting <Lorien-lover> [7/20 @ 22:43] (1/1)

Note that even Gandalf failed <Curious> [7/21 @ 5:10] (0/0)

I take it to mean <Arador> [7/20 @ 1:42] (1/6)

Not like Denethor though <Aussie> [7/20 @ 7:52] (4/5)

He's in place of... <Silverlode> [7/20 @ 18:15] (0/0)
Let us define Steward <PhantomS> [7/20 @ 10:59] (1/1)

To add to that... <Cressida> [7/21 @ 16:12] (0/0)

Not a particular person <Brockomir> [7/20 @ 9:33] (0/0)
Aragorn in a sense <hatster> [7/20 @ 8:59] (0/0)

Saurmon the ring maker <eldarheru> [7/19 @ 17:37] (6/10)

Not a Ring of Protection from Ents :) <Temujin> [7/21 @ 11:43] (0/0)
Such rings usually enhance <Curious> [7/21 @ 5:01] (0/0)
My guess <Altaira> [7/19 @ 22:22] (2/3)

Well, not after Gandalf's resurrection, <Curious> [7/21 @ 4:55] (0/0)
good point, Saruman's ring is a cheap knockoff <drogo_drogo> [7/20 @ 11:03] (1/1)

Building on your comments <Altaira> [7/20 @ 12:56] (0/0)

Sorry about the Saruman typo :-) (No Text) <eldarheru> [7/19 @ 22:01] (0/0)
I assume you mean Saruman, but I don't recall him making a ring. Please, refresh my memory? (No Text) <Rider Of The Rohirrim> [7/19 @ 21:25] (1/1)

Here; from "The Council of Elrond": <NZ Strider> [7/19 @ 22:08] (0/0)

We don't know what powers that ring had -- if any. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [7/19 @ 20:00] (0/0)

Foreseeing in Arda <Black numenorian> [7/19 @ 17:22] (2/8)

Anyone can have foresight <Curious> [7/20 @ 6:49] (2/2)

I agree <gullygilly> [7/20 @ 11:05] (0/0)
Bilbo, too, had many dreams of forsight. Runs in the fam. (No Text) <Brockomir> [7/20 @ 9:43] (0/0)

Regarding foresight, <Ataahua> [7/19 @ 18:02] (2/4)

I am with Curious. <Brockomir> [7/20 @ 9:40] (0/0)
I respectfully disagree. <Curious> [7/20 @ 6:39] (1/2)

I think there's a difference <Ataahua> [7/20 @ 7:17] (1/1)

From Unfinished Tales <Curious> [7/20 @ 8:34] (0/0)

elves from orcs <Aelinmir Novelda> [7/19 @ 5:27] (3/10)

The spirits of the orcs might join the elves <Curious> [7/20 @ 6:26] (1/3)

Hang on. <Smokering> [7/20 @ 22:03] (1/2)

Who said anything <Kimi> [7/20 @ 22:25] (1/1)

Yuck. <Smokering> [7/20 @ 22:30] (0/0)

To clarify a bit on what NZ Strider said... <Nimrodel > [7/20 @ 0:00] (0/0)
First, bear in mind that Tolkien <NZ Strider> [7/19 @ 6:29] (3/4)

I see you've met my wife's people! <Temujin> [7/21 @ 11:47] (0/0)
hmmm. Just not sure <Brockomir> [7/20 @ 9:57] (0/0)
I've always considered Orcs <Dryhten> [7/19 @ 14:47] (1/1)

That is nicely said. I think i will adopt it :) (No Text) <Brockomir> [7/20 @ 9:58] (0/0)

The Choices of Master Samwise #19: Open Mike <notlost> [7/18 @ 16:32] (5/56)

Orc-ganaization <PhantomS> [7/19 @ 9:24] (5/5)

Have you hugged your orc today? <Matthew/Ugluk> [7/20 @ 13:00] (0/0)
Just to the first question. <Brockomir> [7/20 @ 10:10] (0/0)
record-keeping, and Black Numenorean scribes <drogo_drogo> [7/20 @ 9:57] (0/0)
I thought that Shagrat <Curious> [7/20 @ 6:12] (0/0)
Orc musings <Altaira> [7/19 @ 12:50] (0/0)

Did Shelob have an understanding <Curious> [7/18 @ 19:20] (2/2)

symbiotic relationship <drogo_drogo> [7/19 @ 8:34] (0/0)
Sounds good to me.... <Golfimbul> [7/18 @ 19:32] (0/0)

What if Elrond..... <Golfimbul> [7/18 @ 18:31] (4/30)

Elrond was there as a witness. <Curious> [7/20 @ 5:23] (1/15)

Where does it say that? (No Text) <Golfimbul> [7/20 @ 11:39] (2/14)

Elrond says so <Curious> [7/21 @ 10:17] (3/12)

"Stood by" <Cressida> [7/21 @ 16:00] (0/0)
Fear <Acathalion> [7/21 @ 10:59] (0/0)
"He alone...only Cirdan...and I" <Golfimbul> [7/21 @ 10:49] (1/9)

I suppose <Curious> [7/21 @ 11:23] (1/8)

Are prearranged duels... <Golfimbul> [7/21 @ 11:44] (1/7)

So you believe <Curious> [7/21 @ 12:18] (1/6)

Rules of war <Acathalion> [7/21 @ 13:18] (2/5)

Wow, interesting, you may be right (No Text) <Golfimbul> [7/21 @ 13:52] (0/0)
The <Curious> [7/21 @ 13:50] (1/3)

In the movie version... <Suni> [7/21 @ 14:08] (1/2)

It could be BTW.... <Golfimbul> [7/21 @ 14:18] (1/1)

I agree (No Text) <Suni> [7/22 @ 2:16] (0/0)

And even if there was a rule.... <Golfimbul> [7/20 @ 11:58] (0/0)

If Gil-galad <Altaira> [7/19 @ 12:18] (1/4)

One factor..... <Golfimbul> [7/19 @ 14:23] (1/3)

I guess it depends <Altaira> [7/20 @ 11:52] (1/2)

I agree.... <Golfimbul> [7/20 @ 12:08] (1/1)

It's a cover up! <Altaira> [7/20 @ 12:26] (0/0)

He describes it passively, but... <Kathira> [7/19 @ 0:58] (1/1)

Possible. (No Text) <Golfimbul> [7/19 @ 2:27] (0/0)

Off-topic Eagles <Yeuw> [7/18 @ 19:24] (3/6)

Check this out: (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [7/20 @ 4:54] (0/0)
Gwalhir's Tale about the Ring. (Short Story) <Captains of Gondolin> [7/19 @ 23:00] (2/2)

Interesting <Altaira> [7/20 @ 1:07] (0/0)
Wow! (No Text) <Golfimbul> [7/19 @ 23:39] (0/0)

Wouldn't be much of a story. :) (No Text) <Golfimbul> [7/18 @ 19:29] (1/1)

LOL i guess <Yeuw> [7/18 @ 21:29] (0/0)

Frodo's elvish light <gullygilly> [7/18 @ 18:09] (3/4)

Remember taht Frodo is often Elvish <Brockomir> [7/20 @ 10:03] (0/0)
Eyes to see that can <Estel Envinyatar> [7/18 @ 23:26] (0/0)
is it Frodo or Sam <hatster> [7/18 @ 22:59] (1/1)

I agree. <Curious> [7/20 @ 5:18] (0/0)

The "other side." <Curious> [7/18 @ 17:12] (2/10)

Not by sight alone. <Atlas> [7/21 @ 6:06] (0/0)
You know the day destroys the night <gullygilly> [7/18 @ 18:25] (1/8)

Yes, but if you kill an orc, <Curious> [7/18 @ 19:15] (3/7)

If you kill an orc <gullygilly> [7/20 @ 10:42] (0/0)
Don't know if that's deliberate... <Suni> [7/19 @ 10:36] (1/1)

Right. <Curious> [7/19 @ 17:49] (0/0)

Is it possible.... <Golfimbul> [7/18 @ 19:19] (1/3)

How would they be different <Curious> [7/18 @ 19:22] (2/2)

certainly different, i think. <Brockomir> [7/20 @ 9:49] (0/0)
I think the Shadow Host..... <Golfimbul> [7/18 @ 19:27] (0/0)

just something that i'd like to know... <Lady Silme> [7/18 @ 16:17] (7/27)

I think they're omnivores.. <Arador> [7/20 @ 1:53] (0/0)
I would see it exactly the oppposite. <Nimrodel > [7/19 @ 23:33] (1/1)

as with all good beasts <Linguilindale> [7/20 @ 20:08] (0/0)

Hunting, defined by some <PhantomS> [7/19 @ 9:16] (1/2)

Wow! great points. <gullygilly> [7/19 @ 9:26] (1/1)

Do we have to see meat in Rivendell? <beren_boy> [7/19 @ 19:15] (0/0)

They eat meat: Chapter and Verse <NZ Strider> [7/19 @ 3:33] (2/2)

In the second quote.... <Golfimbul> [7/19 @ 12:00] (0/0)
Ahh well-- <gullygilly> [7/19 @ 8:21] (0/0)

I don't think they do eat meat> <gullygilly> [7/18 @ 21:26] (3/12)

I honestly think vegetarianism was an odd enough <hatster> [7/18 @ 22:55] (1/8)

Not in a religious sense <gullygilly> [7/18 @ 23:22] (1/7)

JRRT seemed.... <Golfimbul> [7/18 @ 23:40] (2/6)

my point exactly is that if he made a point of <hatster> [7/19 @ 7:46] (0/0)
where there's life, there's hope. and need of vittles <Linguilindale> [7/18 @ 23:50] (2/4)

Yes, but isn't that Beren <gullygilly> [7/19 @ 8:29] (1/2)

I think Linguilindale was supporting Golfimbul <hatster> [7/19 @ 8:44] (1/1)

chewing with my mouth shut <gullygilly> [7/19 @ 9:02] (0/0)

Ah yes! And Tolkien.... <Golfimbul> [7/19 @ 2:30] (0/0)

satisfy the innards proper, as you might say <Linguilindale> [7/18 @ 22:11] (1/1)

The trouble with the Hobbit <gullygilly> [7/18 @ 22:35] (0/0)

you make a good case (No Text) <Golfimbul> [7/18 @ 22:07] (0/0)

In the Túrin-saga <NZ Strider> [7/18 @ 16:46] (2/3)

think with hope of the tables of Elrond's house <Linguilindale> [7/18 @ 20:23] (1/1)

Mostly the Hobbit <Alveric> [7/18 @ 21:02] (0/0)

And Legolas sat.... <Golfimbul> [7/18 @ 19:23] (0/0)

I'm a little out of practice <Doorwarden of Theoden> [7/18 @ 16:24] (0/0)

only slightly off topic: where are the first 6 pieces of the samwise thing? (No Text) <ainalorn> [7/18 @ 16:02] (1/1)

You mean, the first six questions <NZ Strider> [7/18 @ 16:12] (0/0)

The Nine Dead Guys <Hazel Motes> [7/18 @ 15:15] (2/8)

We know next to nothing <NZ Strider> [7/18 @ 15:24] (2/6)

They may have numbers, <Curious> [7/18 @ 16:34] (2/3)

Psst... Curious, <NZ Strider> [7/18 @ 17:05] (0/0)
In a strange way, <NZ Strider> [7/18 @ 16:48] (1/1)

pretty much everybody's better off than the Nazgul <FantasyFan> [7/18 @ 22:01] (0/0)

The thing about kings, though... <Hazel Motes> [7/18 @ 15:43] (1/1)

Certainly, but the Nazgûl <NZ Strider> [7/18 @ 15:51] (0/0)

Besides being kings? <WhiteAslan> [7/18 @ 15:22] (0/0)

The Choices of Master Samwise #18: Boom. Clang. Closure? <notlost> [7/18 @ 9:18] (6/6)

the waiting is the hardest part <drogo_drogo> [7/18 @ 19:57] (0/0)
Uh, no. No closure. Only <Curious> [7/18 @ 19:13] (0/0)
Evil....evil cliffhangers... <Amrunofthesummercountry> [7/18 @ 17:00] (0/0)
This is a cliffhanger and a half! <NZ Strider> [7/18 @ 16:02] (0/0)
Cliffhangers <erather> [7/18 @ 14:45] (0/0)
Wait a whole year for the next part?! <gullygilly> [7/18 @ 11:19] (0/0)

The Choices of Master Samwise #17: And We’ll Have Fun, Fun, Fun…. <notlost> [7/18 @ 9:15] (5/5)

The orcs *are* funny. <Curious> [7/18 @ 18:58] (0/0)
Paternal orcs....now *that* is creepy... <Amrunofthesummercountry> [7/18 @ 16:52] (0/0)
My answers before coffee <gullygilly> [7/18 @ 10:35] (0/0)
Orcs will be orcs! <Matthew/Ugluk> [7/18 @ 10:34] (0/0)
To answer your last question.... <Golfimbul> [7/18 @ 10:17] (0/0)

For those who participated in the Hall of Fire on Trees... <Cressida> [7/17 @ 22:14] (1/1)

The White Tree's link <Kimi> [7/17 @ 22:27] (0/0)

The Choices of Master Samwise #16: The Social Construction of Sam <notlost> [7/17 @ 14:38] (10/46)

Just read everything below and <FaramirFan> [7/18 @ 15:28] (0/0)
"Tell me, who are you alone, yourself and nameless?" <Curious> [7/18 @ 11:01] (0/0)
Except for the nonesense about maintaining social classes... <Temujin> [7/18 @ 8:30] (1/1)

Except of course Sam didn't <Alveric> [7/18 @ 9:55] (0/0)

Dubious about Social Construction theory <Alveric> [7/18 @ 6:14] (0/0)
I am so far out of my depth <Kimi> [7/17 @ 22:59] (5/8)

*clapping* (No Text) <Princess of Geekland> [7/18 @ 11:54] (0/0)
A fine insight, well stated. Thank you. (No Text) <FaramirFan> [7/18 @ 10:00] (0/0)
Along those lines, one of the things <NZ Strider> [7/18 @ 4:51] (0/0)
Marvelously true. (No Text) <Reverend> [7/18 @ 1:14] (0/0)
I'm right there with ya. <Varda Elentari> [7/17 @ 23:10] (1/3)

I'm drowning too.... <Golfimbul> [7/18 @ 0:32] (1/2)

Um, 'hypocracy'... <Reverend> [7/18 @ 1:16] (1/1)

I never said I was a good speller. :) (No Text) <Golfimbul> [7/18 @ 1:27] (0/0)

Sam as reader, not read <nerdanel50> [7/17 @ 20:32] (0/0)
Deconstructing Sam I Am <drogo_drogo> [7/17 @ 16:57] (0/0)
Sam the Gardener <gullygilly> [7/17 @ 16:39] (0/0)
in many ways <spencer> [7/17 @ 15:47] (0/0)
We are enemies, you and I. <Reverend> [7/17 @ 15:33] (6/27)

I've been reading these <gullygilly> [7/18 @ 11:58] (1/5)

Much of it is off topic. <Curious> [7/18 @ 13:11] (2/4)

Mark Twain <Curious> [7/18 @ 13:45] (1/2)

Huck Finn? <gullygilly> [7/18 @ 14:00] (1/1)

When Tolkien was 15: (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [7/18 @ 14:23] (0/0)

I can't argue withany of that. <gullygilly> [7/18 @ 13:27] (0/0)

Sicut erat in principio, <NZ Strider> [7/17 @ 20:00] (2/4)

Just curious... <notlost> [7/18 @ 17:06] (0/0)
That's beautiful... <Varda Elentari> [7/17 @ 20:31] (1/2)

It's the second line <NZ Strider> [7/17 @ 20:54] (1/1)

Hmm.. <Varda Elentari> [7/17 @ 21:07] (0/0)

Pigs fly; and questions for the Reverend <nerdanel50> [7/17 @ 19:46] (1/12)

When one is being... <Reverend> [7/17 @ 21:11] (1/11)

A problem with the truth that wife-beating is wrong <nerdanel50> [7/17 @ 22:23] (1/10)

As compared to... <Reverend> [7/17 @ 22:40] (2/9)

Oops, I meant to add that Sam <nerdanel50> [7/18 @ 0:27] (1/3)

Except that he's wrong. <Reverend> [7/18 @ 1:12] (1/2)

Then Hal can't have seen one! (No Text) <nerdanel50> [7/18 @ 1:22] (1/1)

Ha! She got you <Curious> [7/18 @ 13:58] (0/0)

It also doesn't help to define the conflict-- <nerdanel50> [7/18 @ 0:22] (1/4)

Some would say... <Reverend> [7/18 @ 1:09] (1/3)

I don't particularly care what they say any more than you do. <nerdanel50> [7/18 @ 1:46] (1/2)

Ontology vs. epistemology --Now that's just playing dirty <hatster> [7/18 @ 7:48] (1/1)

You may be right <nerdanel50> [7/18 @ 11:22] (0/0)

Having read Ong and Derrida in the same weekend <hatster> [7/17 @ 18:53] (0/0)
God bless you, Reverend! <Matthew/Ugluk> [7/17 @ 16:10] (0/0)
Yaay, you go, Rev! (No Text) <erather> [7/17 @ 15:52] (0/0)

The Choices of Master Samwise #15: Sam’s Inner Elf, and Frodo Lives! <notlost> [7/17 @ 14:35] (5/7)

All of the above, funny, ironic, and <Curious> [7/18 @ 9:11] (0/0)
"Embrace your inner elf...." ^_^ <Amrunofthesummercountry> [7/17 @ 19:37] (0/0)
Some quick thoughts... <NZ Strider> [7/17 @ 15:11] (2/2)

no outside to Eru's creation <drogo_drogo> [7/17 @ 17:05] (0/0)
A hardwired moral code? <Reverend> [7/17 @ 15:36] (0/0)

My rantings <gullygilly> [7/17 @ 14:59] (0/0)
Aha! <Reverend> [7/17 @ 14:51] (0/0)

Ents on a ship? <PhantomS> [7/17 @ 13:34] (2/4)

Since the entwives are dead, <Curious> [7/17 @ 19:06] (1/2)

How did the Entwives die? (No Text) <bstorey> [7/18 @ 2:04] (1/1)

From Tolkien's letters: <Curious> [7/18 @ 9:18] (0/0)

*WA tosses PhantomS a nickel and two pennies* <WhiteAslan> [7/17 @ 15:04] (0/0)

I'll bet I can stand you on your head! Or lay you on your back!! <Linguilindale> [7/17 @ 13:05] (4/7)

There aren't many children <Curious> [7/17 @ 19:02] (0/0)
ALL of the boys in Tolkien... <Reverend> [7/17 @ 15:44] (1/3)

And many of the fathers.... <Golfimbul> [7/18 @ 1:32] (1/2)

In defence of Elrond <Kimi> [7/18 @ 1:42] (1/1)

Great defense, thanks. (No Text) <Golfimbul> [7/18 @ 10:13] (0/0)

We also see Turin as a boy <Matthew/Ugluk> [7/17 @ 15:33] (0/0)
Ibal and Bergil <PhantomS> [7/17 @ 13:48] (0/0)

The Choices of Master Samwise #14: Something Slipped (Houston, We Have a Problem) and Oh, Yes, They Call Him the Sneak <notlost> [7/17 @ 8:41] (8/11)

my thoughts... <wajeff> [7/17 @ 20:34] (0/0)
Text X of "Myths Transformed" in Morgoth's Ring <Curious> [7/17 @ 16:44] (1/2)

Thanks, Curious <notlost> [7/17 @ 18:12] (1/1)

Neither could Tolkien. <Curious> [7/17 @ 18:20] (0/0)

Keeping things in not out <gullygilly> [7/17 @ 14:21] (0/0)
Some quick thoughts... <NZ Strider> [7/17 @ 14:13] (0/0)
Now we call it an Oopsie. <Reverend> [7/17 @ 12:56] (0/0)
"Always the poor Uruks.... <Golfimbul> [7/17 @ 11:38] (0/0)
Uruks and Orcs and Goblins, Oh My! <Matthew/Ugluk> [7/17 @ 11:12] (0/0)
Uruk-hai, fog of war, and filtering information <drogo_drogo> [7/17 @ 9:26] (1/1)

Great ...3 additions.... <Golfimbul> [7/17 @ 10:46] (0/0)

The Choices of Master Samwise #13: Ringside Gossip <notlost> [7/17 @ 8:37] (6/8)

All Quiet on the Mordor Front... <wajeff> [7/17 @ 20:16] (0/0)
Shagrat and Gorbag are both partly right. <Curious> [7/17 @ 16:02] (0/0)
Quick thoughts... <NZ Strider> [7/17 @ 14:26] (1/1)

Your quote has just reminded me <Kimi> [7/17 @ 17:25] (0/0)

Orc <gullygilly> [7/17 @ 14:11] (0/0)
I'll go with drogo drogo on #1 and #2 <Matthew/Ugluk> [7/17 @ 10:36] (0/0)
The Orc odd couple <drogo_drogo> [7/17 @ 9:03] (1/1)

I can't do better than agree. Nice post. (No Text) <Kimi> [7/17 @ 17:11] (0/0)

The Choices of Master Samwise #12: Can’t Get There From Here <notlost> [7/16 @ 17:54] (7/10)

Now Sam makes the right decision for the wrong <Curious> [7/17 @ 7:36] (1/1)

Ltlberr on Main made a point <Curious> [7/17 @ 14:16] (0/0)

Sam the Hero.... <Pipe to Nul> [7/17 @ 5:54] (0/0)
heart over head <Arod the Swift> [7/17 @ 0:45] (0/0)
Sam follows his heart? <gullygilly> [7/16 @ 22:54] (0/0)
my thoughts... <wajeff> [7/16 @ 20:20] (1/1)

Nice connection in #2 <Merryk> [7/17 @ 0:19] (0/0)

It has always touched me how <Amrunofthesummercountry> [7/16 @ 20:18] (0/0)
Frodo heard the orcs? (No Text) <pengolodh> [7/16 @ 18:32] (1/1)

Eeeeek! Please, all, substitute "Sam" for "Frodo" in the first sentence... (No Text) <notlost> [7/16 @ 18:43] (0/0)

The Choices of Master Samwise #11: (F)orc(ked) Tongues <notlost> [7/16 @ 17:50] (9/10)

Everyone has really covered this <Princess of Geekland> [7/18 @ 13:42] (0/0)
*Another dash into the RR.* <Seillib> [7/17 @ 11:46] (0/0)
Becoming easily distracted by irrelevant sights and sounds <Curious> [7/17 @ 7:24] (0/0)
Brief thoughts <NZ Strider> [7/17 @ 0:20] (1/1)

Wouldn't Shadrack and Meshack <Curious> [7/17 @ 16:51] (0/0)

Are we making fun of my disability? <gullygilly> [7/16 @ 22:29] (0/0)
my thoughts... <wajeff> [7/16 @ 20:32] (0/0)
My 2p worth... <Smokering> [7/16 @ 19:18] (0/0)
As much as I admire <erather> [7/16 @ 19:12] (0/0)
orc-talk <pengolodh> [7/16 @ 18:22] (0/0)

Who are the Stoors? <Fountain_head> [7/16 @ 12:43] (3/7)

Stoors are ancestors of the hobbits. <Advising Elf> [7/16 @ 17:13] (1/1)

"Concerning Hobbits" is one of my favorite chapters :) (No Text) <Golfimbul> [7/16 @ 17:41] (0/0)

Gandalf guesses... <Reverend> [7/16 @ 15:13] (1/1)

It seems to me.... <Golfimbul> [7/16 @ 15:36] (0/0)

not a Hobbit myself, but <PhantomS> [7/16 @ 13:08] (1/2)

Question of Origin <Yeuw> [7/16 @ 13:40] (1/1)

Stop! Do the dance...*chicky*chick* <PhantomS> [7/16 @ 13:48] (0/0)

Why does Gollum talk so strangely? <dave_> [7/16 @ 10:16] (3/4)

How interesting if Gollum and Yoda got together for a riddle-off (No Text) <Fountain_head> [7/16 @ 12:47] (0/0)
Gollum's idiolect and his fairy tale origins <drogo_drogo> [7/16 @ 11:59] (1/1)

He sounds kinda Hillbilly <Temujin> [7/18 @ 8:33] (0/0)

I think you are on the right track... <Reverend> [7/16 @ 10:23] (0/0)

The Choices of Master Samwise #10: The Heartbreak of Indecision <notlost> [7/16 @ 9:06] (13/16)

My answers <Princess of Geekland> [7/18 @ 12:08] (0/0)
Sam's wish <Merryk> [7/17 @ 1:15] (1/1)

There is another "Lady" who <Curious> [7/17 @ 12:42] (0/0)

Choice <Arod the Swift> [7/17 @ 0:38] (0/0)
Wrong choice-- right reason <gullygilly> [7/16 @ 17:22] (0/0)
Just some hasty comments (mostly on Nr. 3) <NZ Strider> [7/16 @ 16:03] (0/0)
That's one small step for a hobbit... <Amrunofthesummercountry> [7/16 @ 14:27] (0/0)
out of comfort range <spencer> [7/16 @ 13:29] (0/0)
Yes, he made the wrong choice. <Curious> [7/16 @ 13:06] (0/0)
We're talking two different eyes and towers, here <Matthew/Ugluk> [7/16 @ 12:25] (2/2)

I've also always read <Suni> [7/16 @ 16:01] (0/0)
The Nazgul responds to the Silent <Curious> [7/16 @ 13:08] (0/0)

hasty anwsers <drogo_drogo> [7/16 @ 11:32] (0/0)
Maybe the Eye blinked? <Ossë> [7/16 @ 10:32] (0/0)
It hasn't been his place to make decisions. <Reverend> [7/16 @ 10:30] (0/0)
The eye of the tower <KT the ceiling fan> [7/16 @ 9:45] (0/0)

The Choices of Master Samwise #9: Is that your FINAL answer? <notlost> [7/16 @ 9:04] (10/21)

Head over heart <Arod the Swift> [7/17 @ 0:35] (0/0)
I'm reminded <Kimi> [7/16 @ 19:09] (0/0)
Silly me. I answered this post <Princess of Geekland> [7/16 @ 16:09] (1/8)

I did too! <gullygilly> [7/16 @ 17:18] (1/7)

Mea culpa, as well <Merryk> [7/16 @ 22:37] (1/6)

Except! <Princess of Geekland> [7/16 @ 22:46] (2/5)

My "own" voice <Merryk> [7/17 @ 0:04] (0/0)
Hmm... <gullygilly> [7/16 @ 22:58] (1/3)

another point! <gullygilly> [7/16 @ 23:25] (1/2)

Aren't you glad <notlost> [7/16 @ 23:42] (1/1)

Frodo would not have told <Princess of Geekland> [7/17 @ 15:42] (0/0)

Classic case of Sam thinking with his head.. <Amrunofthesummercountry> [7/16 @ 14:19] (0/0)
No Outside Agent this time <erather> [7/16 @ 14:05] (0/0)
Well, <spencer> [7/16 @ 13:22] (0/0)
The answer is wrong. <Curious> [7/16 @ 12:45] (0/0)
Galadriel and the categorical imperative <drogo_drogo> [7/16 @ 11:24] (0/0)
I guess that I'm in the minority here... <Reverend> [7/16 @ 10:35] (1/3)

Go not to the Elves for answers <Merryk> [7/17 @ 0:11] (2/2)

I don't know what to make of it <Princess of Geekland> [7/17 @ 15:47] (0/0)
I'm assuming that ... <Reverend> [7/17 @ 1:43] (0/0)

Sam was quite rational <KT the ceiling fan> [7/16 @ 9:43] (0/0)