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what is your favorite book <DanielBilske> [2/29 @ 19:04] (8/11)

RotK no doubt about that... <Firithfalaswen> [3/3 @ 22:44] (0/0)
the first book in FOTR <Erufaildon> [3/3 @ 15:29] (0/0)
I assume you meant favorite book by Tolkien? FOTR, moria and lorien make it so (No Text) <Banazir Galpsi> [3/3 @ 11:59] (0/0)
Requiem for a dream (No Text) <ErebrielofLorien> [3/2 @ 11:34] (1/2)

or The Demon, both by Hubert Selby Jr. (No Text) <ErebrielofLorien> [3/2 @ 11:34] (1/1)

By Tolkien, ROTK (No Text) <ErebrielofLorien> [3/3 @ 13:16] (0/0)

it's got to be... <LNDL> [3/1 @ 11:23] (0/0)
I like FotR, and RotK (No Text) <SlowLil'Hobbit> [3/1 @ 10:53] (0/0)
FOTR for me <MoreOrLess> [3/1 @ 6:15] (0/0)
christmas letters <DanielBilske> [2/29 @ 19:05] (1/1)

Daniel, to make this a discussion <Kimi> [2/29 @ 19:13] (0/0)

Tom Bombadil... <SlowLil'Hobbit> [2/29 @ 15:29] (6/15)

Father John Tolkien's hero <Atlas24> [3/4 @ 16:57] (0/0)
He's Santa Claus. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [2/29 @ 22:56] (2/3)

I think he might be Uncle Baggins... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [3/1 @ 18:54] (1/1)

He actually looks a lot like PJ in that picture :D (No Text) <Sundance> [3/2 @ 9:29] (0/0)

...and the Easter Bunny...and.... <notlost> [3/1 @ 14:48] (0/0)

A spirit of some kind, don't you think? <Curious> [2/29 @ 18:50] (1/3)

Don't you know his name yet? That's the only answer! <Linguilindale> [2/29 @ 19:18] (1/2)

Well, the elves in The Hobbit <Curious> [2/29 @ 19:55] (1/1)

I'd like to see your idea in a "Hobbit" movie. <N.E. Brigand> [3/1 @ 17:13] (0/0)

New UUT that Bombadil is Treebeard's brother (and a link to a basic answer) <drogo_drogo> [2/29 @ 17:22] (1/1)

I like it <Shao Kahn> [3/2 @ 5:28] (0/0)

Did you ever want to ask a troublesome Tolkien question? Just who the heck is Tom Bombadil, anyway? Well, you have come to the right place! <squire> [2/29 @ 15:45] (1/1)

behave :-) for that, you have to answer the next 10 Balrog wings questions (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [2/29 @ 17:25] (0/0)

Tom Bombadil... <Erumindon> [2/29 @ 15:39] (1/1)

and yet <cjb92> [3/3 @ 6:35] (0/0)

the ring thrown in other lava? <lctp2022> [2/29 @ 15:16] (7/8)

One thing i'd have liked to see more of in the books... <MoreOrLess> [3/1 @ 14:15] (0/0)
Sauron could. <PhantomS> [3/1 @ 9:48] (0/0)
But this would still not destroy Sauron <Bythedar> [3/1 @ 9:28] (0/0)
A couple of Objections <Alveric> [3/1 @ 9:23] (0/0)
I've wondered about this too. <NoneOfTheAbove> [3/1 @ 4:31] (0/0)
reply <DanielBilske> [2/29 @ 18:52] (0/0)
Where would they find lava? <Narf> [2/29 @ 15:38] (1/1)

good points <lctp2022> [3/1 @ 20:20] (0/0)

Frodo's Dreams <Rohwen> [2/29 @ 13:29] (5/6)

dreams of sailing <Daughter of Nienna> [3/4 @ 22:04] (0/0)
The "grey rain curtain" etc. <erather> [3/3 @ 21:28] (0/0)
Dreams in Middle-earth <Alveric> [3/1 @ 6:37] (1/1)

Thanks, that looks very intriguing. (No Text) <lucia> [3/1 @ 16:14] (0/0)

good question... <lucia> [2/29 @ 18:32] (0/0)
It may also be that the Ring...... <Baggins Babe> [2/29 @ 16:20] (0/0)

Denethor reveals the thr Ring to Sauron? <Ringio> [2/29 @ 11:51] (4/14)

Nope. Maybe he saw Frodo captured in the tower of Cirith Ungol or something like that <Banazir Galpsi> [3/3 @ 12:15] (0/0)
Still puzzling the intricacies of palantíri <Cressida> [3/1 @ 14:25] (1/2)

P.S., questions from the last thread <Cressida> [3/1 @ 14:30] (1/1)

P.P.S., lack of answers to last thread <squire> [3/2 @ 13:40] (0/0)

Sauron didn't attempt a two-way communication with Denethor <drogo_drogo> [2/29 @ 13:00] (3/8)

Denethor was entitled. <PhantomS> [3/1 @ 9:52] (1/5)

Not necessarily power... <Cressida> [3/1 @ 12:04] (1/4)

I suppose. <PhantomS> [3/2 @ 11:55] (1/3)

Well, they are different palantíri... <Cressida> [3/2 @ 13:46] (1/2)

breaking connections <PhantomS> [3/3 @ 13:41] (1/1)

Answers <Cressida> [3/4 @ 11:42] (0/0)

I think Sauron couldn't force Denethor... <N.E. Brigand> [2/29 @ 15:43] (0/0)
Sauron DID question Pippin! <The Black Captain > [2/29 @ 13:39] (0/0)

2 reasons I can think of.... <MoreOrLess> [2/29 @ 12:47] (0/0)

The Hobbit, Chapter 2, Roast Mutton, #23: Summary <Curious> [2/29 @ 8:51] (17/20)

Sorry I missed most of it. :( (No Text) <White Gull> [3/4 @ 9:09] (0/0)
Thank you Curious. (No Text) <Silent _ Watcher> [3/3 @ 8:07] (0/0)
Thanks, Curious! (No Text) <Aunt Dora Baggins> [3/1 @ 18:58] (0/0)
Thanks for thoughtful questions. (No Text) <lucia> [3/1 @ 15:47] (0/0)
Thanks, Curious. <notlost> [3/1 @ 14:51] (1/3)

Definitely modeled. <Curious> [3/1 @ 15:52] (1/2)

Delivery, etc. <notlost> [3/1 @ 19:19] (1/1)

Every child is curious. <Curious> [3/2 @ 3:53] (0/0)

Like everyone said: Thanks for the questions! (No Text) <Elen> [3/1 @ 8:41] (0/0)
Thank you, Curious! (No Text) <nerdanel_50> [3/1 @ 5:38] (0/0)
Thanks Curious, it was fun! (No Text) <IBo> [3/1 @ 5:35] (0/0)
Thought provoking as always. Thanks! (No Text) <Takeo> [2/29 @ 22:12] (0/0)
Thanks for a good discussion. Some excellent questions. (No Text) <Arquen> [2/29 @ 19:49] (0/0)
Thanks, Curious! <NZ Strider> [2/29 @ 18:25] (0/0)
Thanks, nice discussions again! (No Text) <Kimi> [2/29 @ 15:05] (0/0)
Mahalo nui Loa! Great week, wonderful questions! (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [2/29 @ 14:43] (0/0)
Good discussion! <Doorwarden of Theoden> [2/29 @ 12:41] (0/0)
thanks-- as always, wonderful questions <gullygilly> [2/29 @ 11:26] (0/0)
Great job on the all important second chapter! Thanks! (No Text) <Golfimbul> [2/29 @ 9:59] (0/0)
Thanks for the great discusssion questions (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [2/29 @ 9:28] (0/0)

I'm new...love to chat <PipperTook> [2/28 @ 21:24] (2/2)

Hi Pipper. <Kimi> [2/28 @ 21:59] (0/0)
Mae govannen....you will find many friends here! (No Text) <galadriel476> [2/28 @ 21:33] (0/0)

Gratitude <Prancing Pony> [2/28 @ 16:51] (1/6)

Well said and I feel the same.. <Frodo's Heart> [2/28 @ 17:40] (1/5)

Neat footer! (No Text) <Rohwen> [2/29 @ 13:06] (1/4)

neat words, but red "X" of death for picture. (No Text) <Elf_Maven> [3/1 @ 10:18] (1/3)

Yes, the picture comes and goes for some reason (No Text) <Frodo's Heart> [3/1 @ 15:39] (1/2)

This picture looks like the scene <lucia> [3/1 @ 16:04] (1/1)

I hope so... <Frodo's Heart> [3/2 @ 1:22] (0/0)

Sheloeb/Ungoliant/Light of Earendil <CelebornsMirror> [2/28 @ 12:00] (4/7)

Lesser creatures from greater ones <drogo_drogo> [2/29 @ 10:04] (1/1)

Shelob couldn't choose, but Tolkien did say <Elf_Maven> [3/1 @ 15:03] (0/0)

Hmmm.... <Lady Izara> [2/28 @ 20:31] (0/0)
answer <Groovicles> [2/28 @ 14:38] (0/0)
I don't think she feared it so much <galadriel476> [2/28 @ 12:44] (1/2)

not to mention <Lorien-lover> [2/29 @ 0:31] (1/1)

:) I like this one. Nothin like an elvish slap! ;) (No Text) <CelebornsMirror> [2/29 @ 12:18] (0/0)

The Swords of Tolkien <Finrod Felagund 5> [2/28 @ 5:22] (11/12)

I think... <LNDL> [3/1 @ 12:25] (0/0)
The Swords of Tolkien <valinorvibe> [3/1 @ 3:54] (0/0)
Sting? or is it a dagger (No Text) <Shiriff> [2/29 @ 5:12] (0/0)
Also <kodax> [2/29 @ 0:59] (0/0)
Ringil <kodax> [2/29 @ 0:47] (0/0)
Anglachel <Static> [2/28 @ 18:20] (0/0)
Hmmm... I suppose Gurthang; only <NZ Strider> [2/28 @ 14:39] (1/1)

UUT re: Anglachel/Gurthang... <aragonvaar> [3/1 @ 14:33] (0/0)

I say Glamdring as well <galadriel476> [2/28 @ 12:45] (0/0)
I would say Gurthang <PhantomS> [2/28 @ 11:33] (0/0)
I would say Anglachel. <Pukel-man> [2/28 @ 10:18] (0/0)
A master of sword-lore speaks <squire> [2/28 @ 8:57] (0/0)

Songs and verses from the book, listed by character (long) <squire> [2/28 @ 1:48] (3/7)

My favorite has always been <linkinparkelf> [2/29 @ 18:38] (0/0)
Favorites <Snowmane> [2/28 @ 15:46] (1/3)

I noticed a few things while focusing on this topic <squire> [2/28 @ 16:29] (1/2)

Arwen and Galadriel <Kimi> [2/28 @ 21:55] (1/1)

I missed that discussion, but I don't think... <squire> [2/29 @ 9:20] (0/0)

Doesn't Elrond also... <N.E. Brigand> [2/28 @ 14:20] (1/1)

I don't think so <squire> [2/28 @ 17:04] (0/0)

The Ages of Valinor <Finrod Felagund 5> [2/28 @ 1:25] (1/1)

Couple of quick thoughts <Alveric> [2/28 @ 8:32] (0/0)

Politics in Middle-Earth, Part 1: Mordor and its Allies <Erudil> [2/27 @ 17:33] (9/25)

Late as always, <IBo> [3/2 @ 6:45] (0/0)
Dol Guldur certainly was involved <Elf_Maven> [3/1 @ 15:24] (0/0)
Wow! <King Of Easterlings> [2/29 @ 9:56] (2/2)

A couple of relevent links <Alveric> [3/1 @ 7:01] (0/0)
I disagree about the Haradrim <Erudil> [2/29 @ 21:43] (0/0)

Look at the Mouth of Sauron's terms <geddy> [2/28 @ 19:27] (3/3)

Food and horse supply. <Arquen> [2/29 @ 19:55] (0/0)
Politics, too. <PhantomS> [2/28 @ 21:58] (0/0)
Gondor as a symbol of good <Erudil> [2/28 @ 20:12] (0/0)

Theocratic empire, perhaps? <drogo_drogo> [2/28 @ 18:48] (1/2)

that's what i'd always thought <LordOfAngband> [2/29 @ 1:32] (1/1)

Yes, the priesthood was left in charge <drogo_drogo> [2/29 @ 9:38] (0/0)

Wonderful post; one quick comment: <NZ Strider> [2/28 @ 14:43] (1/4)

Another . . . <Elf_Maven> [3/1 @ 15:26] (1/3)

but... <Erudil> [3/2 @ 9:49] (1/2)

Your point is <Elf_Maven> [3/3 @ 16:33] (1/1)

Here's one: <Kimi> [3/3 @ 17:38] (0/0)

Comments from the helicopter view <PhantomS> [2/28 @ 10:24] (0/0)
Great post! <galadriel476> [2/27 @ 23:11] (0/0)
OK, Erudil, straight down the center! <squire> [2/27 @ 18:12] (3/5)

Why would Tolkien deny allegory <Elen> [2/28 @ 7:42] (1/2)

Agreed. Allegory is limiting. <N.E. Brigand> [2/28 @ 14:44] (1/1)

Influence vs Allegory <MoreOrLess> [2/28 @ 15:58] (0/0)

Black Numenoreans et al <Erudil> [2/27 @ 23:04] (0/0)
Evil is not THAT Evil <Ufthak> [2/27 @ 19:52] (0/0)

What is the nature of Elvish daily life? <squire> [2/27 @ 17:31] (2/4)

An Elven fishing village <sevilodorf2> [2/28 @ 10:23] (1/1)

An excellent essay! which partly addresses <squire> [2/28 @ 12:18] (0/0)

I've always imagined the elves <Mercury Cat> [2/27 @ 21:33] (1/1)

I like the rotating work roster idea. <lucia> [2/27 @ 23:37] (0/0)

The Hobbit, Chapter 2, Roast Mutton, #22: Looking Back on the Week. <Curious> [2/27 @ 15:53] (6/16)

about those handkerchiefs <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/28 @ 18:25] (1/2)

I would say a lingering anachronism <Curious> [2/29 @ 16:40] (1/1)

by bourgeois I meant <Entwife Wandlimb> [3/1 @ 13:50] (0/0)

Just an odd little narrative tactic of Tolkien's... <NZ Strider> [2/28 @ 15:41] (3/5)

Is this... <notlost> [3/1 @ 14:54] (0/0)
He doesn't do the same in LotR, does he? <Curious> [2/29 @ 8:02] (0/0)
Trolls turning to stone <Kimi> [2/28 @ 18:29] (2/2)

As far as I know, <NZ Strider> [2/29 @ 18:29] (0/0)
Mostly is says that they burst when the sun shines on their faces. <IBo> [2/29 @ 5:45] (0/0)

I learnt a lot about trolls this week. <IBo> [2/28 @ 12:28] (0/0)
The most conventional, fair-tale episode <drogo_drogo> [2/28 @ 10:07] (1/1)

Sure, and Bilbo is the <Merryk> [2/29 @ 1:04] (0/0)

Learning and enjoying <Elen> [2/28 @ 5:45] (1/1)

I don't call it "lurking," I call it "supervising." (No Text) <squire> [2/28 @ 12:26] (0/0)

Meandering summary.. <lucia> [2/27 @ 16:26] (1/1)

New member appreciates your thoughts, lots... <orc mischief> [2/28 @ 13:04] (0/0)

Troll Breeds <helmsdeep-archer> [2/27 @ 13:51] (5/10)

My Tolkien Illustrated Encyclopedia says: <Shadowfaxrules> [2/27 @ 20:47] (0/0)
Relationship of Trolls to Ents <hartk> [2/27 @ 16:50] (2/3)

TTT <MWStrider> [3/3 @ 12:31] (0/0)
Open Question <Alveric> [2/28 @ 7:02] (1/1)

and this has always sounded like an author trying to avoid admitting to a contradiction in his own work <Banazir Galpsi> [3/3 @ 13:14] (0/0)

I asked this question in our chapter discussion, but <Curious> [2/27 @ 14:39] (1/1)

I think that the trolls of the Hobbit <Ufthak> [2/27 @ 19:58] (0/0)

i didn't think <cjb92> [2/27 @ 14:27] (1/1)

also <cjb92> [2/27 @ 14:30] (0/0)

One Theory (No Text - Link Inside) <Arquen> [2/27 @ 14:26] (0/0)

The Hobbit, Chapter 2, Roast Mutton, #21: The Chapter as Part of a Novel <Curious> [2/27 @ 4:57] (7/13)

To answer my own questions again . . . <Curious> [2/29 @ 7:54] (0/0)
about the journey as much as the arrival <Daughter of Nienna> [2/28 @ 3:23] (0/0)
Bilbo's thread <Farawyn> [2/27 @ 12:40] (0/0)
Need to think about this <Thorondun > [2/27 @ 11:27] (0/0)
*rubs hands together* <Amatire> [2/27 @ 10:41] (1/1)

I like your points about Gandalf! (No Text) <Farawyn> [2/27 @ 12:40] (0/0)

Episodic plotlines <drogo_drogo> [2/27 @ 8:56] (1/2)

do you think that <Amatire> [2/27 @ 11:37] (1/1)

The ring <drogo_drogo> [2/28 @ 9:57] (0/0)

Bedtime stories. <Kimi> [2/27 @ 5:54] (1/3)

We are almost done with The Hobbit for bedtime <squire> [2/27 @ 9:45] (2/2)

Thanks for that. <Kimi> [2/27 @ 14:47] (0/0)
I'd love to see Pixar <Curious> [2/27 @ 11:40] (0/0)

The Hobbit, Chapter 2, Roast Mutton, #20: Elves, and the Chapter as a Whole <Curious> [2/27 @ 4:18] (10/14)

To answer my own questions . . . <Curious> [2/29 @ 7:35] (0/0)
Bilbo learns a lesson of Merry's <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/28 @ 18:27] (0/0)
he CAN be daring <Daughter of Nienna> [2/28 @ 2:14] (0/0)
some thoughts... <jeff1384> [2/27 @ 19:56] (0/0)
Too many connections for a real fairy-tale <Doorwarden of Theoden> [2/27 @ 13:20] (0/0)
Story witnin a story <Arquen> [2/27 @ 13:09] (0/0)
Gandalf's personality <Amatire> [2/27 @ 11:11] (0/0)
too early and not enough coffee answers <gullygilly> [2/27 @ 6:58] (1/4)

that is deeply profound... <Amatire> [2/27 @ 11:28] (1/3)

psst yes, here's the link ;) (No Text - Link Inside) <gullygilly> [2/27 @ 15:00] (1/2)

HOW did I miss this??? <notlost> [3/1 @ 15:17] (1/1)

Those tricksey students <gullygilly> [3/2 @ 17:00] (0/0)

"Tra la la lally" <Kimi> [2/27 @ 5:12] (0/0)
there's <LNDL> [2/27 @ 4:59] (0/0)

Writing System for Adunaic? <Chip of Dale> [2/27 @ 3:41] (2/4)

I would presume Tengwar <Erudil> [2/27 @ 10:41] (2/2)

Tengwar use by the Edain <Alveric> [2/28 @ 5:13] (0/0)
That is my supposition <Chip of Dale> [2/27 @ 11:10] (0/0)

Don't know, but check this site ------> (No Text - Link Inside) <Azree> [2/27 @ 9:54] (0/0)

the ring and invisibility <lctp2022> [2/26 @ 22:10] (6/18)

dwarves <CelebornsMirror> [2/28 @ 11:57] (2/2)

The dwarves would not have been safe guardians of the Ring nevertheless <squire> [2/28 @ 12:42] (0/0)
The Seven are nothing compared to The One <The Black Captain > [2/28 @ 12:35] (0/0)

The 9 probably were corrupted this way <Temujin> [2/27 @ 18:36] (2/2)

umm ... what about Bombadil? <LordOfAngband> [2/29 @ 18:23] (0/0)
makes sense <LordOfAngband> [2/29 @ 18:19] (0/0)

Good Question <helmsdeep-archer> [2/27 @ 13:41] (0/0)
My thoughts. <Erudil> [2/27 @ 10:20] (0/0)
What effect the Ring has on its wearer <NZ Strider> [2/27 @ 1:10] (1/1)

And note that Bombadil could see Frodo <squire> [2/27 @ 12:32] (0/0)

Here's a copy of a post made at ComngSoon.net <LordOfAngband> [2/27 @ 1:04] (1/7)

If that is true, that someone wearing the Ring <Raynbow Elf> [2/27 @ 4:16] (2/6)

As an alternative idea, for discussion <LordOfAngband> [2/29 @ 18:13] (0/0)
who says... <LNDL> [2/27 @ 4:52] (1/4)

Well, I can quote the FOTR <Raynbow Elf> [2/28 @ 1:26] (2/3)

Agree with MoreOrLess <LordOfAngband> [2/29 @ 18:08] (1/1)

also, what effect did possessing Narya have? (No Text) <LordOfAngband> [2/29 @ 18:14] (0/0)

I wouldnt say that prooves it <MoreOrLess> [2/28 @ 12:37] (0/0)

The Hobbit, Chapter 2, Roast Mutton, #19: Buried Treasure <Curious> [2/26 @ 20:21] (8/10)

spells <Amatire> [2/27 @ 9:46] (0/0)
limited spell-casting ability? <Daughter of Nienna> [2/27 @ 4:47] (1/1)

It doesn't say... <Golfimbul> [2/28 @ 12:17] (0/0)

Finders keepers <Thorondun > [2/27 @ 4:36] (0/0)
Quick answer or two... <NZ Strider> [2/27 @ 3:06] (1/1)

Foreshadowing? <Kimi> [2/27 @ 4:17] (0/0)

pastry chefs and artistic dwarves <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/27 @ 1:55] (0/0)
"If the Troll's stone cold you keep the gold" <jeff1384> [2/26 @ 21:54] (0/0)
I thought the dwarves seemed very domestic <Doorwarden of Theoden> [2/26 @ 20:49] (0/0)
Of bread and cheese. <Kimi> [2/26 @ 20:32] (0/0)

Manwe and the One <King Of Easterlings> [2/26 @ 19:10] (4/7)

Manwe as Gandalf <Laurelin at Weathertop> [2/28 @ 0:41] (1/1)

Heard the Theory, but it's fatally flawed <Alveric> [2/28 @ 8:42] (0/0)

Manwe also reflects on the music/will of Eru <drogo_drogo> [2/27 @ 8:42] (0/0)
some what <Groovicles> [2/26 @ 21:41] (0/0)
Yes. According to Appendix A I (i) <NZ Strider> [2/26 @ 19:30] (2/2)

more than that though <Amatire> [2/28 @ 10:06] (0/0)
I see (No Text) <King Of Easterlings> [2/26 @ 19:36] (0/0)

The Hobbit, Chapter 2, Roast Mutton, #18: Good Blades <Curious> [2/26 @ 18:59] (8/11)

swords and scabbards <Luinaelin> [2/27 @ 10:26] (0/0)
Swords <drogo_drogo> [2/27 @ 8:25] (0/0)
‘chance’ happening <Daughter of Nienna> [2/27 @ 4:31] (1/2)

Are you perhance thinking of this? (No Text - Link Inside) <CactusWren> [2/27 @ 7:17] (1/1)

yes! thanks! <Daughter of Nienna> [2/27 @ 12:40] (0/0)

my thoughts <Menelwyn> [2/26 @ 21:38] (0/0)
Jeweled doesn't necessarily mean gaudy <Doorwarden of Theoden> [2/26 @ 20:34] (0/0)
why bother to hang the clothes? <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/26 @ 19:42] (1/1)

lack of imagination.... <Penthe> [2/26 @ 23:16] (0/0)

"S words for 500, Alex!" <jeff1384> [2/26 @ 19:24] (0/0)
More dwarven... <King Of Easterlings> [2/26 @ 19:14] (0/0)

I haven't been here in awhile... <Lethias> [2/26 @ 15:45] (1/1)

Yes. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [2/26 @ 15:53] (0/0)

Elven Movement <helmsdeep-archer> [2/26 @ 15:05] (3/5)

High Elves and others <Alveric> [2/27 @ 5:42] (0/0)
if i'm not mistaken <Groovicles> [2/26 @ 21:38] (1/2)

Elf History <helmsdeep-archer> [2/26 @ 21:54] (1/1)

Actually, the Elves originated in the East <LordOfAngband> [2/27 @ 0:51] (0/0)

Good question; now if only <NZ Strider> [2/26 @ 15:26] (0/0)

ORCS <helmsdeep-archer> [2/26 @ 15:03] (3/7)

Orcs walked the earth <squire> [2/27 @ 11:35] (0/0)
Well Gobblins have been around for eons, and that is what he called them in the Hobbit <Banazir Galpsi> [2/26 @ 17:33] (1/1)

Also, you could see it as the other legends about elves and goblins were vaguely based on the "real ones" that lived long ago in Middle-earth <Banazir Galpsi> [2/26 @ 17:34] (0/0)

Tolkien took the name "Orc" <NZ Strider> [2/26 @ 15:33] (2/3)

William Blake <Alveric> [2/27 @ 5:54] (0/0)
Hell, Hades <Narf> [2/26 @ 20:45] (1/1)

Thanks for that. That fills in <NZ Strider> [2/26 @ 21:50] (0/0)

Speculation time : whither wizards? <Luinaelin> [2/26 @ 13:39] (2/8)

i think its generally understood <Groovicles> [2/26 @ 21:43] (2/6)

Not so sure <Alveric> [2/27 @ 5:17] (0/0)
Blue Wizards too <Chip of Dale> [2/26 @ 23:50] (1/4)

The Blue Wizards may have stayed true... <The Black Captain > [2/27 @ 2:40] (1/3)

*Just* read that very thing! (No Text - Link Inside) <Chip of Dale> [2/27 @ 7:12] (2/2)

Wow, great information. <Jabesq> [3/1 @ 6:03] (0/0)
Alatar <MWStrider> [2/27 @ 12:29] (0/0)

Radagast lives on (in the form of beer) <drogo_drogo> [2/26 @ 14:30] (0/0)

The Hobbit, Chapter 2, Roast Mutton, #17: Fool of a Baggins <Curious> [2/26 @ 5:34] (6/12)

Luck and design <drogo_drogo> [2/26 @ 14:23] (0/0)
#2 don't you think Bilbo <Amatire> [2/26 @ 14:10] (0/0)
#1 perhaps because <Amatire> [2/26 @ 14:02] (0/0)
I'm with Alveric and DoN <Doorwarden of Theoden> [2/26 @ 10:42] (1/3)

A nitpick <Arquen> [2/26 @ 13:41] (1/2)

It's not because he's mean or vengeful <Doorwarden of Theoden> [2/26 @ 20:17] (1/1)

OK, good points. <Arquen> [2/26 @ 20:30] (0/0)

Quick answers, and another question <Alveric> [2/26 @ 7:45] (1/1)

Sure looks like it... <Estelwyn> [2/26 @ 8:04] (0/0)

riddles and keys <Daughter of Nienna> [2/26 @ 6:34] (1/2)

that passage <Amatire> [2/26 @ 14:22] (1/1)

I have been told . . . <Daughter of Nienna> [2/26 @ 16:26] (0/0)

The Hobbit, Chapter 2, Roast Mutton, #16: Stoned Trolls <Curious> [2/26 @ 5:33] (10/22)

Maieutic wizardry again <Takeo> [2/28 @ 3:28] (0/0)
Gandalf the Wise <Kimi> [2/26 @ 16:06] (0/0)
some thoughts... <jeff1384> [2/26 @ 14:03] (0/0)
trolls exist in norse mythology <Luinaelin> [2/26 @ 13:58] (2/2)

And later the trolls became dwarflike creatures. <IBo> [2/26 @ 16:27] (0/0)
to clarify <Luinaelin> [2/26 @ 14:15] (0/0)

One or two comments... <NZ Strider> [2/26 @ 13:50] (0/0)
Surely Gandalf does't need to resort to magic! <Doorwarden of Theoden> [2/26 @ 10:32] (0/0)
On Trolls <drogo_drogo> [2/26 @ 9:52] (1/9)

Here's Tolkien's illustration of the scene... <drogo_drogo> [2/26 @ 10:07] (6/8)

Here's the published version. <Curious> [2/26 @ 16:44] (1/1)

Now those Trolls look more sinister <drogo_drogo> [2/27 @ 9:00] (0/0)

not true . . . bad example <Daughter of Nienna> [2/26 @ 13:48] (1/1)

* * Tolkien art, by Tolkien: links <Daughter of Nienna> [2/26 @ 16:29] (0/0)

where are thier pockets? <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/26 @ 12:55] (0/0)
Interesting contrast to the illustration in the book <squire> [2/26 @ 11:32] (0/0)
Haha!!! <Thorondun > [2/26 @ 10:50] (0/0)
ugh. I wish I hadn't seen that. <Fisher> [2/26 @ 10:36] (0/0)

Answering the other questions <Thorondun > [2/26 @ 7:29] (0/0)
Troll breeds <Thorondun > [2/26 @ 7:15] (1/1)

Reply <helmsdeep-archer> [2/26 @ 21:42] (0/0)

wits mostly <Daughter of Nienna> [2/26 @ 6:13] (0/0)

The Hobbit, Chapter 2, Roast Mutton, #15: Thorin Caught, Gandalf Returns <Curious> [2/25 @ 23:25] (4/4)

Short attention span <Arquen> [2/26 @ 13:29] (0/0)
Quick thoughts, and an apology <NZ Strider> [2/26 @ 2:54] (0/0)
a match for a troll <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/26 @ 1:32] (0/0)
not much help when rescue is needed <Daughter of Nienna> [2/26 @ 0:06] (0/0)

the gates of Minis Tirith <Lorien-lover> [2/25 @ 21:43] (5/12)

city gate,country gate <PhantomS> [2/26 @ 11:05] (1/2)

yes, that does make sense <Lorien-lover> [2/26 @ 12:39] (1/1)

The city was always a fortress <PhantomS> [2/27 @ 17:09] (0/0)

As has already been mentioned? <Thorondun > [2/26 @ 4:38] (2/5)

hmm, disagree <Lorien-lover> [2/26 @ 10:54] (1/3)

well <cjb92> [2/26 @ 19:49] (1/2)

Towers <MWStrider> [2/27 @ 12:07] (1/1)

indeed <cjb92> [2/27 @ 14:25] (0/0)

yeah <cjb92> [2/26 @ 4:56] (0/0)

the black gates? <cjb92> [2/26 @ 4:03] (0/0)
Plus <Shiriff> [2/25 @ 23:35] (0/0)
well lets see <Groovicles> [2/25 @ 21:50] (0/0)

Tom Bombadil <Quickbeam2003> [2/25 @ 19:25] (2/2)

Tom Information <helmsdeep-archer> [2/26 @ 21:50] (0/0)
There are three more poems <NZ Strider> [2/26 @ 3:08] (0/0)

The Hobbit, Chapter 2, Roast Mutton, #14: Fighting Dwarves <Curious> [2/25 @ 16:53] (7/13)

I'd imagine they would be armed in some way <Thorondun > [2/26 @ 4:34] (1/1)

I'll wait to address that question <Curious> [2/26 @ 5:45] (0/0)

A decision by the author. <Atlas> [2/26 @ 4:12] (1/2)

About Aragorn, <Curious> [2/26 @ 5:43] (1/1)

You're right. My mistake. (No Text) <Atlas> [2/26 @ 5:58] (0/0)

Quick thoughts... <NZ Strider> [2/26 @ 3:16] (0/0)
‘Oakenshield’ <Daughter of Nienna> [2/25 @ 23:06] (1/2)

Actually <kodax> [2/26 @ 2:31] (1/1)

Copy-paste, excerpt for 'Durin's Folk' <Daughter of Nienna> [2/26 @ 5:46] (0/0)

Neighborhood going bad <kodax> [2/25 @ 22:02] (0/0)
Pesky dwarves... <jeff1384> [2/25 @ 21:22] (0/0)
Bombur <N.E. Brigand> [2/25 @ 17:57] (1/1)

Yes. (No Text) <Atlas> [2/26 @ 4:00] (0/0)

The Hobbit, Chapter 2, Roast Mutton, #13: Twelve Dwarves Caught <Curious> [2/25 @ 16:52] (4/5)

I had wondered about this myself <Thorondun > [2/26 @ 4:22] (1/1)

One caveat though <Thorondun > [2/26 @ 4:30] (0/0)

one by one <Daughter of Nienna> [2/25 @ 22:37] (0/0)
A good strategy for crashing tea time... <jeff1384> [2/25 @ 21:15] (0/0)
Not a clue <Arquen> [2/25 @ 20:04] (0/0)

A couple pressing questions: <Works of Feanor> [2/25 @ 11:09] (2/8)

About the Sil. <Atlas> [2/26 @ 3:56] (0/0)
some answers <Groovicles> [2/25 @ 21:44] (2/6)

Elrond's sons <Rain Queen> [2/28 @ 8:12] (0/0)
was this explicitly stated in the books? <cjb92> [2/26 @ 4:08] (2/4)

think of it this way <Groovicles> [2/26 @ 21:22] (0/0)
The other thing is... <LNDL> [2/26 @ 6:58] (1/2)

were the rules different? <cjb92> [2/26 @ 9:53] (1/1)

Not to him directly <PhantomS> [2/27 @ 17:16] (0/0)

The Hobbit, Chapter 2, Roast Mutton, #12: Saved by a Gorgeous Row <Curious> [2/25 @ 7:56] (8/14)

irony and the pity of William <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/25 @ 20:16] (1/3)

did . . . <Daughter of Nienna> [2/25 @ 22:06] (1/2)

oblivious again <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/25 @ 23:45] (1/1)

me too! (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [2/26 @ 0:07] (0/0)

You've probably covered this, but.... <notlost> [2/25 @ 16:13] (0/0)
evil thwarting itself <Daughter of Nienna> [2/25 @ 15:37] (1/2)

"Oft evil will shall evil mar." <Curious> [2/25 @ 18:37] (1/1)

mahalo (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [2/25 @ 19:09] (0/0)

"A gorgeous row" <Kimi> [2/25 @ 15:36] (1/1)

Exactly. <CactusWren> [2/26 @ 12:50] (0/0)

my thoughts <Fisher> [2/25 @ 15:17] (0/0)
Hobbit captives <drogo_drogo> [2/25 @ 11:00] (0/0)
If you have read anything about trolls <IBo> [2/25 @ 10:55] (0/0)
The common theme <Thorondun > [2/25 @ 9:42] (0/0)

The Hobbit, Chapter 2, Roast Mutton, #11: A Talking Purse <Curious> [2/25 @ 7:54] (10/14)

A purse = a bag <Fisher> [2/25 @ 16:54] (0/0)
No answers, but a question <notlost> [2/25 @ 16:15] (2/2)

"Mischief"... <N.E. Brigand> [2/25 @ 22:42] (0/0)
... this one was no exception <Elen> [2/25 @ 17:32] (0/0)

perhaps Bilbo's first comment <Amatire> [2/25 @ 14:30] (1/1)

good point! <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/25 @ 19:32] (0/0)

rushing in <Daughter of Nienna> [2/25 @ 14:23] (1/1)

I tend to agree with jeff1384 <CactusWren> [2/26 @ 12:30] (0/0)

Becoming a burglar <Arquen> [2/25 @ 13:52] (0/0)
Maybe Bilbo was a bit...confused <jeff1384> [2/25 @ 10:48] (0/0)
The fabled talking purses of the Noldor, ... or not <drogo_drogo> [2/25 @ 10:46] (0/0)
Animated objects, <IBo> [2/25 @ 10:31] (0/0)
Couldn't the talking purse <Draupne> [2/25 @ 10:19] (0/0)
A rather confused response <Thorondun > [2/25 @ 9:33] (0/0)

Articles on Tolkien <Draupne> [2/25 @ 4:46] (4/5)

Great footer, btw...:-) (No Text) <notlost> [2/25 @ 16:18] (0/0)
The Whelpton article discussing a o t Niggle <IBo> [2/25 @ 9:43] (1/1)

Oh my!! <Ascarwen> [2/26 @ 14:31] (0/0)

The Shippey and Wawn articles are great! (No Text) <Curious> [2/25 @ 8:31] (0/0)
These are really good! <Kimi> [2/25 @ 5:19] (0/0)

Gandalf on the palantir <Cressida> [2/25 @ 0:33] (4/21)

the palantir <Groovicles> [2/25 @ 21:55] (0/0)
Imagine that YOU could look into a Palantir. Wouldn't you be drawn to do so? (No Text) <Brockomir> [2/25 @ 9:43] (0/0)
Some thoughts on your Palantir questions <squire> [2/25 @ 9:17] (2/10)

Point #6 <Shiriff> [2/25 @ 23:49] (0/0)
Interesting answers! Some questions <Cressida> [2/25 @ 11:54] (2/8)

"Listening in" on the stones... <N.E. Brigand> [2/25 @ 17:36] (0/0)
Whoa! You got me! <squire> [2/25 @ 12:48] (2/6)

Some quotes <Cressida> [2/26 @ 17:00] (0/0)
If chance you call it. <N.E. Brigand> [2/25 @ 17:20] (2/4)

Not a chance <squire> [2/25 @ 18:42] (1/2)

I agree, and... <N.E. Brigand> [2/25 @ 19:56] (1/1)

I'm guessing <squire> [2/26 @ 2:03] (0/0)

Tolkien also wavered <Cressida> [2/25 @ 17:48] (0/0)

I think that it was the will of Sauron that <Azree> [2/25 @ 0:42] (1/7)

Thanks, I've read the essay <Cressida> [2/25 @ 0:50] (2/6)

PS, hope that didn't sound rude <Cressida> [2/25 @ 10:51] (1/1)

Nah, no harm, no foul. (No Text) <Azree> [2/25 @ 14:30] (0/0)

I'd say Gandalf was tempted... <Atlas> [2/25 @ 2:20] (1/3)

I would say... <LNDL> [2/25 @ 4:47] (1/2)

Ooh, good point! <Cressida> [2/25 @ 11:06] (1/1)

and <LNDL> [2/26 @ 12:48] (0/0)

Could Tolkien have used the Arthurian legend of... <elf_wannabee> [2/24 @ 14:56] (3/12)

I thought Tolkien didn't like Arthurian stuff much? <Cressida> [2/24 @ 16:20] (3/9)

Most of the Arthurian tales <NZ Strider> [2/26 @ 3:01] (0/0)
He liked some of it. <Kimi> [2/24 @ 23:17] (1/6)

Interesting.... <Golfimbul> [2/25 @ 2:28] (1/5)

Arthur gained his before he lost it <Kimi> [2/25 @ 2:38] (2/4)

And will return one day... <NZ Strider> [2/26 @ 2:56] (2/2)

Sounds more like Durin than Aragorn (No Text) <Cressida> [2/26 @ 17:02] (0/0)
Ah yes. (No Text) <Golfimbul> [2/26 @ 10:49] (0/0)

But most of the story.... <Golfimbul> [2/25 @ 3:14] (0/0)

Also.. <Shao Kahn> [2/24 @ 23:01] (0/0)

One name that does have <Kimi> [2/24 @ 16:08] (0/0)
Since Tolkien himself referred to <Elf_Maven> [2/24 @ 14:59] (0/0)

The Hobbit, Chapter 2, Roast Mutton, #10: What Bilbo Had Read <Curious> [2/24 @ 10:57] (13/26)

So Bilbo hadn't read about elves <gullygilly> [2/25 @ 19:36] (0/0)
burglar : thief AS privateer : pirate <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/25 @ 19:18] (0/0)
can’t imagine real Hobbit burglars <Daughter of Nienna> [2/25 @ 3:22] (1/2)

There were amateur hobbit burglers.... <Golfimbul> [2/25 @ 5:01] (1/1)

not erally, I'll take your word for till I re-read! thanks (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [2/25 @ 5:15] (0/0)

The sorts of stories Bilbo likes <Kimi> [2/24 @ 21:57] (0/0)
Half-truths, legends, and fairy tales... <jeff1384> [2/24 @ 21:31] (1/1)

Certainly Gandalf intended to give Bilbo an ego kick. <Brockomir> [2/24 @ 21:45] (0/0)

Legends of pocketsess <LadyOfTheLibrary> [2/24 @ 21:07] (0/0)
a poke at bookish knowledge <lucia> [2/24 @ 18:50] (0/0)
Creeping back! <Merryk> [2/24 @ 17:43] (0/0)
The hobbits had many tales of other peoples <Entmaiden> [2/24 @ 15:46] (0/0)
Ta-pocket-a, ta-pocket-a, ta-pocket-a <N.E. Brigand> [2/24 @ 15:00] (2/4)

LOL, I'm with you, Aunt Dora and NE <lucia> [2/24 @ 18:40] (0/0)
*googling away* <Aunt Dora Baggins> [2/24 @ 16:32] (1/2)

Psst, Aunt Dora... <Celandine Brandybuck> [2/24 @ 19:50] (1/1)

Thanks! <Aunt Dora Baggins> [2/24 @ 23:11] (0/0)

Bilbo's bed-time stories <Thorondun > [2/24 @ 12:36] (0/0)
There's on odd little transposition here <squire> [2/24 @ 11:50] (2/2)

How did Tolkien feel about <Elen> [2/25 @ 17:15] (0/0)
Pony just a change from mutton. <N.E. Brigand> [2/24 @ 14:43] (0/0)

Burglars and tales of purloined muttons <drogo_drogo> [2/24 @ 11:31] (1/4)

*** Psst drogo_drogo <Estelwyn> [2/24 @ 16:40] (1/3)

Missed the other psst.... <drogo_drogo> [2/24 @ 20:09] (1/2)

Thanks:-) Still tinkering! (No Text) <Estelwyn> [2/24 @ 20:46] (1/1)

helpful HTML discussion from Sunday (No Text - Link Inside) <Daughter of Nienna> [2/25 @ 3:26] (0/0)

The Hobbit, Chapter 2, Roast Mutton, #9: Trolls <Curious> [2/24 @ 10:56] (12/27)

I agree with Curious <gullygilly> [2/25 @ 19:10] (0/0)
questions about "'ell" <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/25 @ 18:25] (1/1)

these things are so <Alvid> [2/25 @ 20:07] (0/0)

My take on the trolls. <Curious> [2/25 @ 9:05] (1/3)

Concerning elf- and orc-heritage in humas, <IBo> [2/25 @ 10:07] (1/2)

Good point. <Curious> [2/25 @ 11:28] (1/1)

I forgot to write that <IBo> [2/25 @ 15:24] (0/0)

A simple answer to the "village and a half" problem <Brockomir> [2/24 @ 21:35] (0/0)
On Trolls... <jeff1384> [2/24 @ 21:25] (0/0)
sly Tolkien or sly Curious??? <lucia> [2/24 @ 18:29] (0/0)
hindrances <Daughter of Nienna> [2/24 @ 16:27] (1/3)

Drawing room <Kimi> [2/24 @ 16:48] (2/2)

Great link, Kimi! <CactusWren> [2/25 @ 7:26] (0/0)
mahalo! this is great! (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [2/25 @ 2:36] (0/0)

For some reason, <Entmaiden> [2/24 @ 15:38] (0/0)
Perhaps the trolls were partly responsible... <Sundance> [2/24 @ 14:01] (1/2)

Wondered about that too. <N.E. Brigand> [2/24 @ 15:39] (1/1)

Also: the last of the villages? <N.E. Brigand> [2/24 @ 16:07] (0/0)

About the trolls speech <Thorondun > [2/24 @ 12:27] (1/2)

Not too stupid. <N.E. Brigand> [2/24 @ 15:28] (1/1)

As for stupidity, I'd agree <Thorondun > [2/25 @ 0:31] (0/0)

Discrepancy here <Doorwarden of Theoden> [2/24 @ 11:39] (0/0)
Trolls and villagers <drogo_drogo> [2/24 @ 11:19] (3/4)

"Orcs and Trolls spoke as they would." LOTR Appendix F (No Text) <Golfimbul> [2/26 @ 10:54] (0/0)
Talking Trolls and the story-telling of Hobbits <hartk> [2/24 @ 16:16] (0/0)
Mute trolls? <N.E. Brigand> [2/24 @ 15:10] (1/1)

well, they don't have a language (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [2/24 @ 16:40] (0/0)

the eagles and lotr <cjb92> [2/24 @ 10:00] (1/12)

Eagle interventions <PhantomS> [2/24 @ 10:55] (3/11)

As an addendum.... <Nimrodel > [2/25 @ 0:18] (2/2)

One might argue that <PhantomS> [2/26 @ 9:29] (0/0)
Exactly. <Lottelita> [2/25 @ 14:24] (0/0)

thanks <cjb92> [2/24 @ 20:57] (1/1)

In a sense, he might have had. <PhantomS> [2/24 @ 23:13] (0/0)

Also... <Narf> [2/24 @ 20:00] (1/5)

Here's one of many, many discussions about this (No Text - Link Inside) <Entmaiden> [2/24 @ 23:01] (2/4)

Straining for plot holes <Narf> [2/26 @ 18:51] (0/0)
thahks for the link <cjb92> [2/25 @ 0:12] (1/2)

also frodo and sam were very stealth <lctp2022> [2/25 @ 23:17] (1/1)

i also forgot... <lctp2022> [2/26 @ 21:09] (0/0)

The Hobbit, Chapter 2, Roast Mutton, #8: Moving Silently <Curious> [2/24 @ 1:26] (10/26)

I don't know as I agree <gullygilly> [2/25 @ 19:03] (0/0)
a glimmer of hope (ripe for the dashing) <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/25 @ 18:06] (1/1)

Nice! (No Text) <Curious> [2/25 @ 18:10] (0/0)

I did not intend to criticize the movie, and <Curious> [2/24 @ 15:01] (2/9)

I blame the Foley Artists Union <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/25 @ 17:56] (1/1)

Interesting! (No Text) <Curious> [2/25 @ 18:14] (0/0)

psst, Curious, quick OT question: <lucia> [2/24 @ 17:53] (2/6)

lucia, check this out. (No Text - Link Inside) <nerdanel_50> [2/24 @ 20:08] (3/3)

CSTF......*G* <lucia> [2/25 @ 15:52] (0/0)
I'm joining the AAAAA! (No Text) <Curious> [2/25 @ 11:33] (0/0)
LOL: ANFSCD. Shades of Monty Python! (No Text) <Aunt Dora Baggins> [2/24 @ 23:16] (0/0)

If I Recall Correctly (No Text) <Kimi> [2/24 @ 17:55] (1/1)

Thank you :) (No Text) <lucia> [2/24 @ 18:30] (0/0)

Not really much to add <Thorondun > [2/24 @ 9:42] (0/0)
On the movie question... <Chip of Dale> [2/24 @ 8:37] (3/4)

I thought <gullygilly> [2/25 @ 18:42] (0/0)
you both have good points... <lucia> [2/24 @ 17:48] (0/0)
Nice analysis, but not sure I agree <Estelwyn> [2/24 @ 16:28] (1/1)

Yes, they de-emphasized it <Chip of Dale> [2/25 @ 0:06] (0/0)

If you think about it, <IBo> [2/24 @ 6:07] (0/0)
Hobbit-like stealth <Daughter of Nienna> [2/24 @ 5:33] (1/2)

Doesn't he mean <Draupne> [2/24 @ 6:15] (1/1)

that is why . . . <Daughter of Nienna> [2/24 @ 7:16] (0/0)

the hobbits' noisiness <LNDL> [2/24 @ 4:44] (0/0)
The interposed narrator... <jeff1384> [2/24 @ 3:11] (0/0)
There's more to Bilbo Baggins than meets the eye <Kimi> [2/24 @ 1:57] (0/0)

The Hobbit, Chapter 2, Roast Mutton, #7: Mischief in the Fire <Curious> [2/23 @ 21:03] (9/19)

Water, water everywhere <gullygilly> [2/25 @ 18:39] (0/0)
why not go back to restock? <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/25 @ 17:46] (1/4)

Too far? <N.E. Brigand> [2/25 @ 18:14] (1/3)

oops. I overlooked some time references <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/25 @ 20:47] (1/2)

That wasn't tedious at all. <N.E. Brigand> [2/25 @ 22:22] (1/1)

you're very kind <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/26 @ 1:17] (0/0)

Lots of missed signals... <lucia> [2/24 @ 17:30] (1/2)

Interesting notion. <N.E. Brigand> [2/24 @ 23:28] (1/1)

Good point.. <lucia> [2/25 @ 16:21] (0/0)

the "Gandalf 2-step Hustle" dwarf-style <Daughter of Nienna> [2/24 @ 4:46] (1/4)

Here you are: (No Text - Link Inside) <Kimi> [2/24 @ 5:02] (2/3)

thank you, this is interesting <Alvid> [2/25 @ 19:50] (1/1)

Tolkien revised the text in response, <Curious> [2/26 @ 4:58] (0/0)

Bilbo and the Dwarves cross stone bridge...Mahalo, Kimi! (No Text - Link Inside) <Daughter of Nienna> [2/24 @ 5:55] (0/0)

Lighting a fire under... <Arquen> [2/24 @ 1:54] (0/0)
That darn mischief! <Entmaiden> [2/24 @ 0:35] (0/0)
some tentative thoughts after embarrasing myself on #6 <Estelwyn> [2/23 @ 22:02] (0/0)
mischief v. "chance" <jeff1384> [2/23 @ 21:54] (0/0)
Maybe... <King Of Easterlings> [2/23 @ 21:38] (0/0)

Thorin says, "Mortal men." <Golfimbul> [2/23 @ 21:00] (3/12)

Men are a different kind of mortal <PhantomS> [2/24 @ 11:01] (0/0)
Reincarnation <kodax> [2/24 @ 3:17] (1/1)

Thorin doesn't expect to be... <Cressida> [2/24 @ 11:00] (0/0)

Dwarves were not given the Gift of Death. <Curious> [2/23 @ 21:04] (1/8)

Um... Dwarves are not Immortal like Elves. <NoneOfTheAbove> [2/23 @ 22:00] (1/7)

From The Silmarillion, "Of Aule and Yavanna": <Curious> [2/23 @ 22:11] (1/6)

Men also go to a sort of "heaven" don't they? <The Black Captain > [2/24 @ 2:40] (2/5)

Do we know about Elves? <Cressida> [2/24 @ 11:23] (2/2)

I can't remember where I read it, but... <The Black Captain > [2/24 @ 14:41] (0/0)
"Morgoth's Ring"... <N.E. Brigand> [2/24 @ 14:23] (0/0)

Well... <Atlas> [2/24 @ 3:09] (1/1)

The Tale of Aragorn and Arwen <The Black Captain > [2/24 @ 14:25] (0/0)

The Hobbit, Chapter 2, Roast Mutton, #6: Foul Weather <Curious> [2/23 @ 16:50] (12/27)

too much me time <gullygilly> [2/25 @ 18:24] (0/0)
is this Biblo's first night on the road? <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/25 @ 17:26] (1/2)

No, it has been many days. <Curious> [2/25 @ 18:15] (1/1)

oh, maybe that was part of my problem <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/25 @ 20:59] (0/0)

To go against the flow... <Suni> [2/24 @ 16:38] (1/4)

Just remember that Bilbo was "meant" <Curious> [2/25 @ 7:35] (2/3)

That's true.... <Suni> [2/25 @ 16:51] (1/1)

Interesting. <Curious> [2/25 @ 17:06] (0/0)

But not when Tolkien wrote "The Hobbit," no? (No Text) <N.E. Brigand> [2/25 @ 16:15] (0/0)

The bridge? <Estelwyn> [2/23 @ 21:40] (2/3)

How embarrasing. <Estelwyn> [2/23 @ 21:47] (1/1)

The difference in the texts. <N.E. Brigand> [2/23 @ 21:57] (0/0)

Yes, but see Curious #7 above. <N.E. Brigand> [2/23 @ 21:46] (0/0)

Coincidence? I think not! <jeff1384> [2/23 @ 20:56] (0/0)
Hau`oli Lâ Hânau! Curious <Daughter of Nienna> [2/23 @ 20:41] (1/1)

Psst: <Kimi> [2/23 @ 21:41] (0/0)

Whither the Weather <Arquen> [2/23 @ 20:07] (1/5)

Waxing vs. Waning vs. Wandering <N.E. Brigand> [2/23 @ 21:26] (3/4)

"Across the sea, a pale moon rises..." <erather> [2/23 @ 23:54] (1/1)

He second-guessed himself... <N.E. Brigand> [2/24 @ 14:18] (0/0)

Thanks for <Arquen> [2/23 @ 23:47] (0/0)
Perhaps for the reasons you cite. <Curious> [2/23 @ 21:31] (0/0)

Nope, no significance to weather change. None at all, nada. :-) <drogo_drogo> [2/23 @ 19:08] (0/0)
*WA peeks into the RR, leaves message, and runs away* <WhiteAslan > [2/23 @ 19:03] (0/0)
Trying not to jump ahead, but... <N.E. Brigand> [2/23 @ 18:57] (0/0)
Did you really just ask.... <White Gull> [2/23 @ 17:38] (0/0)
‘for it began to get dark’ <Daughter of Nienna> [2/23 @ 17:27] (0/0)

The Hobbit, Chapter 2, Roast Mutton, #5: Evil-looking Castles <Curious> [2/23 @ 13:09] (13/34)

Evil castles <King Of Easterlings> [2/23 @ 21:35] (0/0)
Perhaps something like this? <bellatrys> [2/23 @ 20:51] (1/1)

In case you might be interested: HTML for links (No Text - Link Inside) <Daughter of Nienna> [2/24 @ 7:41] (0/0)

A thought or two... <jeff1384> [2/23 @ 20:48] (0/0)
How many inns? <N.E. Brigand> [2/23 @ 18:46] (0/0)
Evil Castle geography <Arquen> [2/23 @ 17:54] (3/5)

Have you been reading Barbara Ninde Byfield? B-) (No Text) <CactusWren> [2/24 @ 3:47] (0/0)
Evil, but not ruined, castle: (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [2/23 @ 20:22] (1/2)

Clearly, you do not watch enough TV! <Takeo> [2/25 @ 22:24] (1/1)

Really! <Curious> [2/26 @ 4:49] (0/0)

LOL! It's the Silent Spring of Middle-Earth! (No Text) <N.E. Brigand> [2/23 @ 18:41] (0/0)

Spider and bats and rats and dark corners <gullygilly> [2/23 @ 16:44] (0/0)
Less people-friendly! <Daughter of Nienna> [2/23 @ 15:53] (0/0)
The castles are adequately accounted for <nerdanel_50> [2/23 @ 14:57] (2/3)

late question about handkerchiefs <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/25 @ 17:16] (1/1)

Not to mention a change of underwear! <Kimi> [2/25 @ 17:21] (0/0)

I'm betting Gandalf washed the dishes, too. (No Text) <lucia> [2/23 @ 16:08] (0/0)

Gargoyles and such? <Bythedar> [2/23 @ 14:47] (0/0)
Not a contradiction <White Gull> [2/23 @ 14:34] (0/0)
To a hobbit, Numenorean ruins would look scary <drogo_drogo> [2/23 @ 14:26] (1/2)

Are they really Numenorean? <Takeo> [2/24 @ 9:26] (1/1)

Excellent detail! Thank you <squire> [2/24 @ 13:00] (0/0)

In The Hobbit, it's just for effect <squire> [2/23 @ 13:57] (2/10)

Rhudaur allied with the Witch-king. <Curious> [2/23 @ 20:40] (0/0)
A totally OT question.... <White Gull> [2/23 @ 14:36] (1/8)

short; and kind of Old World and hobbity but not a Tolkien word <squire> [2/23 @ 15:02] (1/7)

It's embarrassing, but.... <White Gull> [2/23 @ 15:16] (2/6)

*hands over ears* "Not Listening!" (No Text) <nerdanel_50> [2/23 @ 17:54] (0/0)
Yes, it sounds embarassing... what the heck are you talking about? <squire> [2/23 @ 15:19] (2/4)

"Something for everyone:" <N.E. Brigand> [2/23 @ 18:36] (1/2)

Senex, of course... what was I thinking <squire> [2/23 @ 18:45] (1/1)

Michael York just pops up everywhere these day! (No Text) <White Gull> [2/23 @ 19:42] (0/0)

If you really want to know, <White Gull> [2/23 @ 15:25] (0/0)

**psst** Curious <Frodo-esque> [2/23 @ 13:34] (0/0)

The army of Gondor <Ceorl> [2/23 @ 12:21] (2/16)

I recall Elrond saying (maybe not) <PhantomS> [2/24 @ 11:08] (2/11)

Think of a number! <Ceorl> [2/24 @ 13:08] (1/4)

Try to ease off the fantasy <squire> [2/24 @ 14:04] (1/3)

Elven logistics etc <Ceorl> [2/24 @ 16:54] (1/2)

To each his own <squire> [2/24 @ 17:58] (1/1)

Cheers squire, thanks for your input! ;-) (No Text) <Ceorl> [2/25 @ 13:34] (0/0)

Quality not quantity <Ceorl> [2/24 @ 11:30] (1/5)

Organization etc etc <PhantomS> [2/24 @ 12:15] (3/4)

Armies <kodax> [2/24 @ 22:28] (1/1)

Alexander and the Aragorn effect. <PhantomS> [2/24 @ 23:28] (0/0)

Ah yes: later on, 13 centuries or so... <squire> [2/24 @ 13:45] (0/0)
The Immortals <Ceorl> [2/24 @ 12:54] (0/0)

Very difficult to say. <Atlas> [2/24 @ 2:40] (3/3)

Many thanks <Ceorl> [2/24 @ 10:04] (0/0)
Thanks, Atlas. To which I'll add <squire> [2/24 @ 9:00] (0/0)
also ... which army? <LordOfAngband> [2/24 @ 2:47] (0/0)

Final Chapter, The Gray Havens Question <MUZIK22> [2/23 @ 10:41] (3/4)

some very helpful links <Daughter of Nienna> [2/24 @ 7:30] (0/0)
That you had to ask is actually <Elf_Maven> [2/23 @ 13:03] (0/0)
He's not going to Heaven yet.. <PhantomS> [2/23 @ 11:30] (1/1)

Very well put, Phantom. (No Text) <Joanna> [2/23 @ 11:38] (0/0)

A few questions regarding FOTR... <Joanna> [2/23 @ 9:52] (1/9)

*drum roll* <PhantomS> [2/23 @ 10:23] (4/8)

Gildor using a Palantir? <The Black Captain > [2/24 @ 14:58] (1/2)

I read it here, actually <PhantomS> [2/24 @ 23:18] (1/1)

It is not a UUT. It is from <Curious> [2/25 @ 7:26] (0/0)

Wrong mission. <Curious> [2/23 @ 10:50] (1/1)

Ooops :-) What can I say...more sleep needed:P (No Text) <PhantomS> [2/23 @ 11:15] (0/0)

Emphasis? <Joanna> [2/23 @ 10:36] (1/1)

Like Daddy <PhantomS> [2/23 @ 11:17] (0/0)

Thank you, I love you, which syllable is the stress on? (No Text) <CactusWren> [2/23 @ 10:34] (0/0)

The Hobbit, Chapter 2, Roast Mutton, #4: Ten Minutes <Curious> [2/23 @ 6:03] (12/22)

"A mile or more" in ten minutes? <erather> [2/23 @ 23:35] (2/2)

That *is* remarkable <Takeo> [2/24 @ 10:11] (0/0)
Yes, not bad, even if it is downhill. (No Text) <Curious> [2/24 @ 0:08] (0/0)

I was not thinking of any specific bible passage, <Curious> [2/23 @ 22:45] (1/3)

"Maieutic" wizardry <Takeo> [2/24 @ 10:46] (2/2)

I love this...bookmarking! (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [2/24 @ 16:32] (0/0)
Wow! Gandalf the midwife! Perfect! (No Text) <Curious> [2/24 @ 11:01] (0/0)

The Inner Took <Kimi> [2/23 @ 20:59] (1/1)

"stepped out in faith" <Takeo> [2/24 @ 10:09] (0/0)

Unless there is no room at the Inn <gullygilly> [2/23 @ 16:26] (0/0)
He's traditional <Arquen> [2/23 @ 16:26] (1/1)

Roflmao, but true! (No Text) <nerdanel_50> [2/23 @ 17:53] (0/0)

I agree with Elen that . . . <nerdanel_50> [2/23 @ 14:43] (0/0)
Bilbo receiving his calling <drogo_drogo> [2/23 @ 14:13] (1/1)

"[U]ses concrete details" instead of <Takeo> [2/24 @ 9:37] (0/0)

No time for reflection and <Elen> [2/23 @ 12:40] (0/0)
Hurray, I got here at last! <White Gull> [2/23 @ 12:38] (1/1)

that may be <Daughter of Nienna> [2/23 @ 14:22] (0/0)

P eter, Andrew, James and John <Merryk> [2/23 @ 12:37] (0/0)
What I want to know is, what kind of hat would Bilbo wear? (No Text) <Brockomir> [2/23 @ 9:35] (1/1)

The only hobbit hat we have a description of <Aunt Dora Baggins> [2/23 @ 14:36] (0/0)

religiosity <FantasyFan> [2/23 @ 9:11] (0/0)

Info on Queen Beruthiel? <galadriel476> [2/22 @ 23:07] (4/9)

If this falls off the baord before I check it again, thanks for all your help :) (No Text) <galadriel476> [2/24 @ 16:32] (0/0)
In an interview I found on the net <Galadriel 1> [2/24 @ 14:16] (0/0)
ut and letters <hills> [2/22 @ 23:15] (1/1)

Cool, working on Letters now :) (No Text) <galadriel476> [2/23 @ 22:51] (0/0)

That note in UT <Kimi> [2/22 @ 23:13] (2/4)

I personally think <galadriel476> [2/23 @ 22:54] (1/2)

When did Beruthiel live? <Cressida> [2/24 @ 12:06] (1/1)

It was during the time <galadriel476> [2/24 @ 16:30] (0/0)

aren't... <LNDL> [2/23 @ 12:43] (0/0)

The Hobbit, Chapter 2, Roast Mutton, #3: The Note <Curious> [2/22 @ 22:26] (15/23)

I do think this is just Thorin's style, <Curious> [2/23 @ 22:03] (0/0)
Too much information! <N.E. Brigand> [2/23 @ 18:07] (0/0)
Gotta be careful with those faerie creatures! <Takeo> [2/23 @ 16:51] (0/0)
The note reminds me <Aunt Dora Baggins> [2/23 @ 14:51] (0/0)
Don't blame the lawyers <nerdanel_50> [2/23 @ 14:28] (0/0)
Translation effect <drogo_drogo> [2/23 @ 13:55] (0/0)
Those dwarves don't need lawyers.... <Thorondun > [2/23 @ 13:50] (0/0)
Like others mentioned above <Elen> [2/23 @ 8:41] (0/0)
What professional dwarves! <Shadowfaxrules> [2/23 @ 8:08] (0/0)
Read and approved <Silent _ Watcher> [2/23 @ 7:58] (0/0)
What? No signature? <gullygilly> [2/23 @ 6:39] (2/5)

Not missing <Fisher> [2/23 @ 14:17] (1/2)

Well, not quite . . . <nerdanel_50> [2/23 @ 14:32] (1/1)

Exactly (No Text) <gullygilly> [2/23 @ 16:01] (0/0)

How do you... <PhantomS> [2/23 @ 11:20] (1/1)

I mean-- <gullygilly> [2/23 @ 12:21] (0/0)

A couple comments... <NZ Strider> [2/23 @ 5:16] (1/3)

Oh my gosh, you're back! <White Gull> [2/23 @ 12:53] (1/2)

this may help <Daughter of Nienna> [2/23 @ 13:32] (1/1)

Thank you! <White Gull> [2/23 @ 14:13] (0/0)

I agree with Kimi, <Daughter of Nienna> [2/23 @ 4:54] (0/0)
Even in Middle-Earth you can't escape the lawyers! <jeff1384> [2/22 @ 23:22] (0/0)
I'm worried about that <Kimi> [2/22 @ 22:44] (0/0)

Editions of Lost Tales and more... <CelebornsMirror> [2/22 @ 22:21] (2/4)

I would start with <Lalaith34> [2/23 @ 23:53] (0/0)
yeah... <hills> [2/22 @ 23:04] (1/2)

editions <CelebornsMirror> [2/23 @ 23:11] (1/1)

I would still start with Unfinished Tales and then <Lalaith34> [2/23 @ 23:56] (0/0)

History of Middle-earth Books <Celie> [2/22 @ 20:21] (2/2)

currently 12 <Lalaith34> [2/23 @ 23:50] (0/0)
Here you are: (No Text - Link Inside) <Kimi> [2/22 @ 20:34] (0/0)

Havelock the Dane <NZ Strider> [2/22 @ 15:39] (3/4)

Similar Situation <Brockomir> [2/22 @ 22:05] (1/1)

Nice work with the Sir Orfeo -- thanks for that. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [2/23 @ 5:17] (0/0)

Another cut-and-paste-post! Thank you! (No Text) <IBo> [2/22 @ 18:08] (0/0)
The glowing of the king <drogo_drogo> [2/22 @ 16:26] (0/0)

What were the original names for the Six books! <Downtown> [2/22 @ 15:30] (2/4)

the 6 books <Groovicles> [2/24 @ 23:00] (0/0)
They were (from memory): <NZ Strider> [2/22 @ 15:40] (2/2)

Interesting note that <Lalaith34> [2/23 @ 23:59] (0/0)
Thanks..and glad to see ya back havent seen ya in a while (No Text) <Downtown> [2/22 @ 16:05] (0/0)

The Hobbit, Chapter 2, Roast Mutton, #2: Under the Mantle Clock <Curious> [2/22 @ 13:13] (15/25)

What would Gandalf have done, if... <N.E. Brigand> [2/23 @ 17:46] (0/0)
Bilbo reminds me so much... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [2/23 @ 14:11] (0/0)
Bilbo dusted the mantel every morning <nerdanel_50> [2/23 @ 14:04] (0/0)
My stab <Bythedar> [2/23 @ 10:35] (0/0)
Social "faux pas" <Elen> [2/23 @ 8:24] (0/0)
‘Great Elephants!’ <Daughter of Nienna> [2/23 @ 4:40] (2/5)

I hate to nitpick but... <King Of Easterlings> [2/23 @ 21:28] (1/1)

Though I like the sound . . . I'm wiht you on the concept! (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [2/24 @ 5:09] (0/0)

An early start. <N.E. Brigand> [2/23 @ 17:42] (1/2)

just interjecting a little <Daughter of Nienna> [2/24 @ 5:23] (1/1)

Oh, I quite agree... <N.E. Brigand> [2/24 @ 14:04] (0/0)

No time like the present. <Atlas> [2/23 @ 2:25] (0/0)
Some thoughts. <Kimi> [2/22 @ 19:09] (1/2)

"Think it over" <CactusWren> [2/22 @ 19:41] (1/1)

I agree completely. <Kimi> [2/22 @ 19:45] (0/0)

Fairy Land Time <gullygilly> [2/22 @ 18:56] (0/0)
All of the above (or below )interpretations of the note <lucia> [2/22 @ 17:27] (1/3)

Oh dear, I would never call Gandalf a liar, <IBo> [2/23 @ 4:30] (1/2)

I didn't mean to imply that <lucia> [2/23 @ 16:06] (1/1)

Thanks! If I really wanted Bilbo to find the note, I would have put it in the larder! (No Text) <IBo> [2/24 @ 4:18] (0/0)

some answers <drogo_drogo> [2/22 @ 15:47] (0/0)
For all we know, <IBo> [2/22 @ 15:14] (0/0)
Oh that clever Gandalf... <jeff1384> [2/22 @ 14:25] (0/0)
Gandalf is teasing Bilbo for his bourgeois respectability... <NZ Strider> [2/22 @ 13:55] (0/0)
It's all a ruse <Doorwarden of Theoden> [2/22 @ 13:30] (0/0)

The Pride of Turin and Morwen <Finrod Felagund 5> [2/22 @ 11:57] (1/2)

This is one of the things <NZ Strider> [2/22 @ 13:40] (1/1)

Atreides <Chip of Dale> [2/23 @ 6:57] (0/0)

The Hobbit, Chapter 2, Roast Mutton, #1: Roast Mutton? <Curious> [2/22 @ 9:55] (16/48)

Of Roast Mutton and Stewed Rabbit. <Curious> [2/23 @ 6:50] (2/5)

The book "The Flight of Dragons" <Golfimbul> [2/23 @ 21:12] (1/1)

By Peter Dickinson? (No Text) <IBo> [2/24 @ 5:11] (0/0)

B t w, there is a wonderful chapter in <IBo> [2/23 @ 16:44] (1/2)

Fear of dragons etc <Estelwyn> [2/23 @ 20:03] (1/1)

I agree, and lets hope many will go on and read the books also! (No Text) <IBo> [2/24 @ 4:25] (0/0)

Why should the dishes be done? <Atlas> [2/23 @ 2:05] (0/0)
Bustin' chops! <gullygilly> [2/22 @ 18:36] (0/0)
"Mutton dressed up as lamb" <Kimi> [2/22 @ 18:18] (1/2)

Here in the US <CactusWren> [2/22 @ 19:23] (1/1)

Yet, despite the American disinterest in mutton as a food <Ioreth's sister> [2/22 @ 22:15] (0/0)

sounds rather homey <Daughter of Nienna> [2/22 @ 15:46] (2/7)

I also wondered about why the Dwarves would leave a mess. <lucia> [2/22 @ 17:38] (2/3)

Host's duty? <N.E. Brigand> [2/23 @ 17:27] (0/0)
"They left the washing up for Lobelia" <Kimi> [2/22 @ 18:34] (1/1)

Not odd at all, but, <Curious> [2/23 @ 11:26] (0/0)

"outlandish nonsense" <Daughter of Nienna> [2/22 @ 17:24] (1/2)

It reminds me a little <CactusWren> [2/22 @ 19:19] (1/1)

:-) (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [2/23 @ 17:35] (0/0)

Mutton <Farawyn> [2/22 @ 15:32] (0/0)
From eating second breakfast to becoming second breakfast <drogo_drogo> [2/22 @ 15:23] (2/9)

Food in Tolkien/OT question: what is seed cake? <Takeo> [2/22 @ 18:50] (2/7)

Notation #20: Chpt 1: <Daughter of Nienna> [2/23 @ 2:29] (1/4)

Recipe below. <Kimi> [2/23 @ 2:32] (1/3)

I'm sure <Daughter of Nienna> [2/23 @ 4:07] (1/2)

I'm almost tempted <Kimi> [2/23 @ 4:48] (1/1)

that could be an idea for a <Daughter of Nienna> [2/23 @ 5:00] (0/0)

Mrs Beeton's recipe <Kimi> [2/22 @ 19:03] (1/1)

Yummy! <Takeo> [2/23 @ 10:16] (0/0)

Maybe cooking <Farawyn> [2/22 @ 15:29] (0/0)

I think we also see how very light hearted and contented Bilbo is. <lucia> [2/22 @ 15:11] (0/0)
Interesting title quirk <Shadowfaxrules> [2/22 @ 14:35] (0/0)
Very sly <nerdanel_50> [2/22 @ 13:56] (0/0)
Bilbo is trying his best <Altaira> [2/22 @ 13:31] (0/0)
Enid Blyton must have got inspiration <IBo> [2/22 @ 13:26] (0/0)
As a title "Roast Mutton" <NZ Strider> [2/22 @ 13:19] (0/0)
it's such a fun title! <Doorwarden of Theoden> [2/22 @ 13:19] (0/0)
Ego mitto vos sicut oves in medio luporum <Takeo> [2/22 @ 13:11] (2/6)

"I and you should open eggs in the middle of a discount store" <Arquen> [2/22 @ 17:52] (1/1)

Ha! (No Text) <Merryk> [2/23 @ 3:18] (0/0)

Biblical allusions in The Hobbit? <drogo_drogo> [2/22 @ 15:36] (1/3)

Just trying <Takeo> [2/22 @ 18:44] (2/2)

Tolkien didn't detest allegory. <N.E. Brigand> [2/23 @ 17:08] (0/0)
See my post to question #4 above <drogo_drogo> [2/23 @ 14:05] (0/0)

what the heck is "mutton"? <jeff1384> [2/22 @ 12:34] (3/3)

More than you wanted to know... <Arquen> [2/22 @ 18:05] (0/0)
Mutton is..... <Ceorl> [2/22 @ 13:10] (0/0)
mutton is sheep meat, I believe (No Text) <Doorwarden of Theoden> [2/22 @ 13:10] (0/0)

The Hobbit, Chapter 2, Roast Mutton: Preliminary Remarks <Curious> [2/22 @ 9:44] (3/11)

Thanks, Curious - I'm looking forward to this week (No Text) <Entmaiden> [2/22 @ 18:49] (0/0)
Other fun HTML codes <Takeo> [2/22 @ 14:44] (3/7)

So how do you do post code <Curious> [2/23 @ 7:06] (1/1)

Posting "code" <Takeo> [2/23 @ 12:22] (0/0)

question about image url <Daughter of Nienna> [2/23 @ 4:30] (1/2)

A very thorough guide: (No Text - Link Inside) <Kimi> [2/23 @ 4:54] (1/1)

Thank-you, very helpful! (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [2/23 @ 17:37] (0/0)

And highlighting <gullygilly> [2/22 @ 19:10] (1/1)

How fun! Thanks you two <Altaira> [2/22 @ 21:54] (0/0)

Thanks. Looking forward... <ladyarathorn> [2/22 @ 10:30] (1/1)

yes, thanks much for the info. (No Text) <lucia> [2/22 @ 15:47] (0/0)

Orcs and their offspring <Finrod Felagund 5> [2/22 @ 3:14] (7/9)

when the Sindarin elves first encountered Orcs <LordOfAngband> [2/24 @ 3:03] (0/0)
maybe they're like dwarves ... <LordOfAngband> [2/24 @ 2:58] (0/0)
Ork Women <Shiriff> [2/23 @ 2:32] (0/0)
In whatever way they multiplied, <IBo> [2/22 @ 15:31] (0/0)
It would certainly seem likely <Thorondun > [2/22 @ 5:13] (0/0)
Tolkien's one clear statement <NZ Strider> [2/22 @ 5:09] (1/1)

Multiplication of Orcs <Ceorl> [2/22 @ 12:41] (0/0)

I've often wondered this myself! (No Text) <houndrock> [2/22 @ 4:53] (1/1)

magic could be possible <lctp2022> [2/22 @ 16:43] (0/0)

Aragorn's kingship <AGLHE> [2/21 @ 22:15] (2/4)

it's not that easy <PhantomS> [2/22 @ 12:52] (0/0)
The Council of Gondor <NZ Strider> [2/21 @ 23:49] (2/2)

King <Shiriff> [2/23 @ 2:45] (0/0)
Thanks <AGLHE> [2/22 @ 13:01] (0/0)

Who exactly is Goldberry? <Snowmane> [2/21 @ 21:21] (4/8)

Did you ever want to ask a troublesome Tolkien question? Just who the heck is Tom Bombadil, anyway? Well, you have come to the right place! <squire> [2/23 @ 18:58] (0/0)
Interestingly, few people ask this. But <Curious> [2/22 @ 7:30] (2/3)

Nice one, Curious! <squire> [2/23 @ 19:01] (0/0)
I like this! <Farawyn> [2/22 @ 15:16] (1/1)

I am definetly not your Mom! (I am 14 years old) (No Text) <Snowmane> [2/23 @ 17:06] (0/0)

Follow this link for lots of info (No Text - Link Inside) <nerdanel_50> [2/21 @ 21:56] (0/0)
You may want to . . . <Daughter of Nienna> [2/21 @ 21:33] (1/1)

No worries <Altaira> [2/21 @ 21:56] (0/0)

breeding of dwarves and orcs? <lctp2022> [2/21 @ 14:24] (2/7)

missed it- it was in the Appendix under 'Durin's Folk' <PhantomS> [2/21 @ 18:05] (0/0)
They took that movie line from the LOTR appendix <Nimrodel > [2/21 @ 14:36] (3/5)

Orc offspring <ExtraordinaryElvenKing> [2/22 @ 1:38] (0/0)
In the Silmarillion... <Golfimbul> [2/21 @ 16:45] (0/0)
funny footer :) (No Text) <Brockomir> [2/21 @ 15:05] (1/2)

it did <lctp2022> [2/21 @ 16:47] (1/1)

"It's true, you don't see many orc women..." (No Text) <Silverlode> [2/22 @ 4:50] (0/0)

Eowyn as Dernhelm <Lorien-lover> [2/21 @ 11:27] (19/26)

I assume your question relates to <Elf_Maven> [2/23 @ 16:39] (0/0)
I too <bellatrys> [2/23 @ 10:23] (0/0)
I knew Dernhelm was important but didn't know he was Eowyn...but didn't Elfhelm know? <Kili's aunt> [2/21 @ 21:06] (2/4)

I think Elfhelm's position was pretty awkward . . . <nerdanel_50> [2/21 @ 22:26] (0/0)
Yes, of course he knew. <Nimrodel > [2/21 @ 22:18] (1/2)

Also, dont forget Merry <Bythedar> [2/21 @ 22:31] (1/1)

and Elfhelm actually talks to Merry <LordOfAngband> [2/22 @ 0:02] (0/0)

Could've knocked me over with a feather. <Seillib> [2/21 @ 20:03] (0/0)
I picked it up reading the book actually <galadriel476> [2/21 @ 19:24] (0/0)
I have no idea what I thought in 1970. (No Text) <Curious> [2/21 @ 15:55] (1/1)

me too (No Text) <Golfimbul> [2/21 @ 16:40] (0/0)

Seemed pretty fishy to me. <Nimrodel > [2/21 @ 14:45] (1/1)

Merry may not have known <The Black Captain > [2/21 @ 19:20] (0/0)

I was fooled <Entmaiden> [2/21 @ 14:28] (0/0)
hmmm I remember being very suspicious <hatster> [2/21 @ 14:24] (0/0)
I fell for it <drogo_drogo> [2/21 @ 14:23] (1/1)

Regarding new characters <nerdanel_50> [2/21 @ 22:23] (0/0)

I had no idea... I jumped up and yelled when I found out! <trotter24> [2/21 @ 13:58] (0/0)
I was stunned... <Arquen> [2/21 @ 13:45] (0/0)
This was one of two big surprises of the book <CAhobbit> [2/21 @ 13:37] (0/0)
it took me completely by surprise, coming from Tolkien.... <cheesecake> [2/21 @ 13:09] (0/0)
I just thought Dernhelm was just some kind of loner... <Erúvë> [2/21 @ 12:32] (0/0)
Yay! <Farawyn> [2/21 @ 12:18] (0/0)
The first time I had no idea ... <Verbena> [2/21 @ 12:08] (0/0)
I was surprised <Shadowfaxrules> [2/21 @ 11:34] (0/0)
I figured it out a little of the way in. <ety3> [2/21 @ 11:29] (0/0)

Goblin vs Orc <Timdomerel> [2/21 @ 10:59] (1/9)

goblin is simply... <LNDL> [2/21 @ 11:07] (2/8)

Yes. Orc mostly replaced goblin. <N.E. Brigand> [2/21 @ 19:39] (0/0)
Yes, the Moria orcs are goblins... <Erúvë> [2/21 @ 12:34] (1/6)

but... <LNDL> [2/21 @ 12:55] (1/5)

i agree but <lctp2022> [2/21 @ 13:45] (2/4)

Gandalf doesn't say that. <Nimrodel > [2/21 @ 14:56] (1/1)

To offensive? <MoreOrLess> [2/22 @ 8:26] (0/0)

The movie is wrong... <Matthew/Ugluk> [2/21 @ 14:18] (1/1)

But note that these men have already been <Elf_Maven> [2/23 @ 16:49] (0/0)

Tolkien racism? <Caranthir_Elanessë> [2/21 @ 9:08] (9/16)

in 1944 <bellatrys> [2/23 @ 11:25] (0/0)
Byzantine inspiration? <MoreOrLess> [2/22 @ 8:54] (1/1)

Byzantines in ME <Caranthir_Elanessë> [2/23 @ 4:44] (0/0)

I have talked about my view on this so many times... <galadriel476> [2/21 @ 19:26] (0/0)
This is an ancient argument. <Nimrodel > [2/21 @ 14:59] (1/1)

So sorry (No Text) <Caranthir_Elanessë> [2/23 @ 4:47] (0/0)

Actually, there is a whole book on this subject! <King Of Easterlings> [2/21 @ 12:13] (0/0)
an interesting insight... <LNDL> [2/21 @ 11:05] (1/1)

hes not racist its just <lctp2022> [2/21 @ 13:49] (0/0)

Hmm, some reflections on this <drogo_drogo> [2/21 @ 10:16] (0/0)
actually, this accusation is launched quite often <hatster> [2/21 @ 9:37] (0/0)
Not all orcs are dark-skinned. Some are. <Curious> [2/21 @ 9:37] (1/4)

Where are the light-skinned orcs... <Golfimbul> [2/21 @ 16:37] (1/3)

The orcs of the Misty Mountains <Curious> [2/22 @ 6:43] (2/2)

Thanks.... <Golfimbul> [2/23 @ 12:57] (0/0)
Black vs Dark <PhantomS> [2/23 @ 11:40] (0/0)

How does the Ring tempt Frodo? <Pallando_Apprentice> [2/21 @ 0:14] (4/9)

Great first question. <Brockomir> [2/21 @ 13:26] (0/0)
Welcome to the Reading Room! <hatster> [2/21 @ 5:24] (0/0)
not much of an answer but <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/21 @ 3:27] (1/4)

psst Entwife: I found this essay . . . <Daughter of Nienna> [2/21 @ 4:17] (2/3)

thank you very much <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/21 @ 12:27] (1/1)

My Blessings (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [2/21 @ 14:56] (0/0)

wow.. thanks for pointing that out <hatster> [2/21 @ 5:38] (0/0)

I also wondered about this, and posed a similiar question in <nefisa> [2/21 @ 2:25] (1/1)

not a link to the original, but I believe this was the passage <hatster> [2/21 @ 5:20] (0/0)

RR Archive index updated <hatster> [2/20 @ 22:50] (10/15)

Thank you hatster. (No Text) <Silent _ Watcher> [2/23 @ 7:25] (0/0)
thanks so much! <gullygilly> [2/22 @ 18:00] (0/0)
Heroic effort! Thanks, hatster! (No Text) <nerdanel_50> [2/21 @ 16:16] (0/0)
Thank you, thank you, thank you! (No Text) <NZ Strider> [2/21 @ 15:15] (1/1)

My, you have much to read! (No Text) <Curious> [2/21 @ 15:58] (0/0)

Thanks! <drogo_drogo> [2/21 @ 9:06] (0/0)
Wow *jaw drops* I didn't even know there WERE archives! <Sundance> [2/21 @ 8:30] (0/0)
How can we ever repay you?! (No Text) <IBo> [2/21 @ 6:50] (0/0)
your are my Hero too for <Daughter of Nienna> [2/21 @ 3:06] (0/0)
hatster, you're my hero! <Altaira> [2/21 @ 1:05] (2/4)

not to worry ! <hatster> [2/21 @ 7:03] (1/1)

Then heartfelt thanks to Howard, too! (No Text) <Altaira> [2/21 @ 15:53] (0/0)

Hatster presented <Daughter of Nienna> [2/21 @ 3:04] (1/1)

*relieved sigh* <Altaira> [2/21 @ 15:54] (0/0)

Thanks, hatster! <Entmaiden> [2/21 @ 0:26] (0/0)

Other Wizards... <SlowLil'Hobbit> [2/20 @ 21:48] (3/3)

The Istari <Alveric> [2/21 @ 4:42] (0/0)
Names of the Five Wizards <The Black Captain > [2/20 @ 22:26] (0/0)
There were 5 Wizards (No Text - Link Inside) <TevildoPrince of Cats> [2/20 @ 22:10] (0/0)

nazgul <justafewquestions> [2/20 @ 17:31] (3/5)

We don't know at all. <PhantomS> [2/21 @ 3:09] (0/0)
Actually... <Elawen> [2/20 @ 18:36] (0/0)
Everywhere <Yncanes> [2/20 @ 17:41] (1/2)

About Angmar... <N.E. Brigand> [2/20 @ 18:36] (1/1)

He set it up <PhantomS> [2/21 @ 3:06] (0/0)

The Hobbit: Chapter 1, An Unexpected Party-- Le' me esplain. No. That woul' take to long. Le' me sum up. <Inferno> [2/20 @ 13:29] (22/26)

Thanks Inferno! <grammaboodawg> [2/23 @ 8:19] (0/0)
Thanks for the great week <gullygilly> [2/23 @ 6:55] (0/0)
Thanks. Really great questions this week! (No Text) <Takeo> [2/22 @ 11:41] (0/0)
Thanks, great questions and explications (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [2/21 @ 9:04] (0/0)
Come in late but... <Verbena> [2/21 @ 0:33] (0/0)
*bows to the master* <Altaira> [2/20 @ 23:51] (0/0)
*waxes Poetic* <Arquen> [2/20 @ 23:48] (0/0)
Thank you everyone. Though I didn;t contribute, seems everytime <linkinparkelf> [2/20 @ 22:40] (2/2)

You beat ME to the punch with your post, linkinpark! (No Text) <Farawyn> [2/21 @ 12:04] (0/0)
That happens to all of us <Entmaiden> [2/21 @ 0:28] (0/0)

Thag you very buch... (No Text) <jeff1384> [2/20 @ 21:22] (0/0)
Thanks, Inferno! (No Text) <lucia> [2/20 @ 20:55] (0/0)
and now off to find the six fingered swordsman! <Lothirienne> [2/20 @ 19:59] (0/0)
Thanks, Inferno. <NZ Strider> [2/20 @ 18:55] (0/0)
Thanks to everyone who contributed. <Kimi> [2/20 @ 18:53] (0/0)
This was fun, thanks! (No Text) <IBo> [2/20 @ 18:52] (0/0)
Thank you. Excellent.... <ladyarathorn> [2/20 @ 18:44] (1/2)

Join in any way! <Daughter of Nienna> [2/21 @ 1:10] (1/1)

thanks. I will (No Text) <ladyarathorn> [2/21 @ 16:28] (0/0)

Thanks, Inferno <Entmaiden> [2/20 @ 18:23] (0/0)
Thanks, Inigo! It's been an eye opener (No Text) <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/20 @ 18:16] (0/0)
Thanks, Inferno. Great job! (No Text) <Aunt Dora Baggins> [2/20 @ 17:53] (0/0)
Thank you, especially for the poetry reading! (No Text) <nerdanel_50> [2/20 @ 16:33] (0/0)
Mahalo Nui loa! <Daughter of Nienna> [2/20 @ 15:25] (0/0)
Thanks for being so brave... <Golfimbul> [2/20 @ 14:49] (0/0)
Thank you! A fine job and a fine summary. (No Text) <Curious> [2/20 @ 13:50] (0/0)

How did the Dwarves travel to the Council? <Temujin> [2/20 @ 11:39] (3/3)

And were they passed by Legolas? <N.E. Brigand> [2/20 @ 18:28] (0/0)
Dwarf logistics <PhantomS> [2/20 @ 16:30] (0/0)
Ponies I think <Alveric> [2/20 @ 12:21] (0/0)

The pyre of Denethor <Poonjab> [2/20 @ 10:38] (6/11)

Heathens in ME <Ceorl> [2/22 @ 12:57] (0/0)
The use of that word "heathen" is interesting <NZ Strider> [2/20 @ 13:25] (4/4)

Curiously, in the film... <N.E. Brigand> [2/20 @ 18:34] (0/0)
NZ! Long time no see! <Aunt Dora Baggins> [2/20 @ 15:26] (0/0)
"Heathen" has never bothered me. <Cressida> [2/20 @ 14:22] (0/0)
I breathlessly await the reappearance <Curious> [2/20 @ 13:56] (0/0)

They were not Nazgul, nor were they Numenoreans <squire> [2/20 @ 13:09] (1/1)

Just wondering <Brockomir> [2/20 @ 18:19] (0/0)

It refers to those who lived in Gondor before the Numenoreans came. <Cressida> [2/20 @ 12:37] (0/0)
Heathens <PhantomS> [2/20 @ 11:08] (0/0)
No, because the Nazgul aren't dead. <Nimrodel > [2/20 @ 10:42] (0/0)

Is the King of the Dead Ar-Pharazon? <zero_bbk> [2/20 @ 7:10] (3/4)

The Crown <zero_bbk> [2/20 @ 15:15] (1/1)

He's wearing a crown because...he's a KING! <PhantomS> [2/20 @ 16:34] (0/0)

no they're not the same. <PhantomS> [2/20 @ 11:11] (0/0)
No. <Golfimbul> [2/20 @ 7:15] (0/0)

hobbits origin and such <lctp2022> [2/20 @ 2:00] (3/7)

Yes, several non-Elves through... <Ascarwen> [2/20 @ 14:25] (0/0)
the general consensus <morgoth´s shadow> [2/20 @ 2:06] (0/0)
also <lctp2022> [2/20 @ 2:06] (1/4)

about the grey havens... <morgoth´s shadow> [2/20 @ 2:22] (1/3)

arwen gave her "ticket" to frodo <Aerintheelf> [2/20 @ 12:39] (1/2)

Now, wait a minute! :D <Ascarwen> [2/20 @ 14:22] (1/1)

it was a good movie ending... <Atlas24> [2/20 @ 18:31] (0/0)

pre-fellowship nazgul <flame of undûn> [2/19 @ 23:26] (1/1)

The Ulari or Nazgul <Lalaith34> [2/20 @ 0:19] (0/0)

Hobbit Genesis <Prancing Pony> [2/19 @ 19:44] (1/4)

Intriguing UUT, but I have reservations <drogo_drogo> [2/19 @ 20:48] (1/3)

i agree with drogo <LNDL> [2/20 @ 4:34] (1/2)

Have to say I can't go with this one. It's UUUUUT. <squire> [2/20 @ 14:35] (1/1)

the prologue to lotr <lctp2022> [2/21 @ 14:11] (0/0)

Your Fellowship of the Ring <The Black Captain > [2/19 @ 13:48] (13/32)

Why Legolas <kodax> [2/20 @ 22:15] (1/4)

I think... <Shao Kahn> [2/20 @ 23:12] (1/3)

I always had the impression that Legolas was chosen <Ioreth's sister> [2/20 @ 23:24] (1/2)

Don't forget, <Brockomir> [2/21 @ 3:02] (1/1)

Legolas would also have had the advantage <Ioreth's sister> [2/22 @ 12:35] (0/0)

I would have added a different type of being... <Atlas24> [2/20 @ 17:24] (0/0)
Fellowship supposed to be comprised of people from Rivendell <The Black Captain > [2/20 @ 13:32] (0/0)
You need more hobbits. <Nimrodel > [2/20 @ 10:47] (2/4)

Just out of interest . . . <Pukel-man> [2/20 @ 12:59] (0/0)
More... <The Silent Watcher> [2/20 @ 12:18] (2/2)

But Frodo does get caught by orcs... <N.E. Brigand> [2/20 @ 18:42] (0/0)
But if the orcs aren't going to the Black Gate . . . <Pukel-man> [2/20 @ 13:01] (0/0)

the problem with elves... <nefisa> [2/20 @ 2:55] (1/1)

Aragorn's choices.... <Thorondun > [2/20 @ 3:07] (0/0)

Hmmm. <Thorondun > [2/20 @ 2:52] (0/0)
I would have enlisted... <ladyarathorn> [2/19 @ 20:30] (0/0)
The problem with choosing Glorfindel... <Shao Kahn> [2/19 @ 20:12] (0/0)
How many? And how far? <N.E. Brigand> [2/19 @ 18:24] (2/2)

I like this <Daughter of Nienna> [2/19 @ 23:26] (0/0)
very nice point. (No Text) <Brockomir> [2/19 @ 19:58] (0/0)

Tulkas... he could have drop kicked the Ring into the Sammath Naur (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [2/19 @ 17:27] (1/2)

in that vien ... <LordOfAngband> [2/20 @ 0:21] (1/1)

Well, if we wanted a fellowship to end all fellowships <drogo_drogo> [2/20 @ 8:30] (0/0)

glorfinel <Icanus> [2/19 @ 15:31] (1/4)

"I have not the strength..." <N.E. Brigand> [2/19 @ 20:53] (1/3)

But he wouldn't be forcing a path <The Black Captain > [2/19 @ 22:48] (1/2)

but... <Atlas24> [2/20 @ 17:17] (1/1)

That would've been bad. <N.E. Brigand> [2/21 @ 19:15] (0/0)

Here's mine... <galadriel476> [2/19 @ 15:13] (0/0)
I'd have sent more Dunedain . . . <Pukel-man> [2/19 @ 14:52] (1/2)

And after all, more Dunedain... <N.E. Brigand> [2/19 @ 15:12] (1/1)

the Sons of Elrond were never part of the Fellowship though, nor the Dunedain (No Text) <The Black Captain > [2/19 @ 17:16] (0/0)

The Hobbit: Chapter 1, An Unexpected Party-- Open Discussion. <Inferno> [2/19 @ 12:39] (16/98)

Yet another question -- what is Bilbo's business? <Curious> [2/21 @ 17:10] (2/3)

Landed gentry, I think. <Kimi> [2/21 @ 22:17] (1/1)

Yes, "Bag End" might include an estate. (No Text) <Curious> [2/22 @ 6:48] (0/0)

no answers, just the same questions! (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [2/21 @ 22:07] (0/0)

a common burial <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/21 @ 13:04] (1/2)

"If...the matter is not otherwise arranged for" <N.E. Brigand> [2/21 @ 19:11] (1/1)

oops! sorry, getting ahead of myself (No Text) <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/22 @ 20:36] (0/0)

One more question! Why a Burglar? <Curious> [2/21 @ 11:57] (3/3)

"I was chosen for the lucky alliteration" <Kimi> [2/21 @ 22:36] (0/0)
Its fun (for readers). (No Text) <Brockomir> [2/21 @ 13:31] (0/0)
Also, perhaps... <Erúvë> [2/21 @ 12:21] (0/0)

A phrase I used to dislike <CactusWren> [2/21 @ 6:10] (1/1)

very interesting! <Daughter of Nienna> [2/21 @ 16:43] (0/0)

Morgoth's Taint and the Elven Rings. <Curious> [2/20 @ 12:13] (5/12)

Interesting! (No Text) <King Of Easterlings> [2/21 @ 12:43] (0/0)
Exellent post, tack! (No Text) <IBo> [2/20 @ 19:01] (0/0)
mahalo! (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [2/20 @ 15:30] (1/4)

Huh? (No Text) <squire> [2/20 @ 15:44] (2/3)

a more spiritual, honoring form of 'thankyou' in Hawai‘ian, see Curious' link & post below it (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [2/21 @ 2:35] (0/0)
Here: (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [2/20 @ 19:14] (1/1)

you never cease to amaze me <Daughter of Nienna> [2/21 @ 2:14] (0/0)

Excellent! but leave out the Party! <squire> [2/20 @ 14:17] (2/2)

And another thing, <Curious> [2/20 @ 22:11] (0/0)
Good point! But <Curious> [2/20 @ 19:11] (0/0)

Addendum. <Curious> [2/20 @ 13:24] (1/1)

Are you sure? <N.E. Brigand> [2/21 @ 19:02] (0/0)

and maybe this too <Elen> [2/20 @ 12:09] (1/1)

Let me guess: you were using Collate Replies, <Curious> [2/20 @ 12:20] (0/0)

Why dwarves? <Curious> [2/20 @ 10:49] (2/3)

Dwarves are the right folk for a treasure quest <squire> [2/20 @ 16:36] (1/1)

I am speculating <Curious> [2/20 @ 19:22] (0/0)

Gosh, 'The Hobbit' is so ingrained... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [2/20 @ 15:23] (0/0)

Ooooh. First time in the reading room, and... <Estelwyn> [2/20 @ 6:22] (6/14)

Welcome, Estelwyn! <Altaira> [2/20 @ 9:49] (1/1)

Thanks for the warm wlecome :-) (No Text) <Estelwyn> [2/21 @ 0:35] (0/0)

tips from Curious <ladyarathorn> [2/20 @ 9:00] (4/7)

WOW LadyArathorn - thanks you sooo much! <Estelwyn> [2/21 @ 1:13] (1/1)

you are most welcome. (No Text) <ladyarathorn> [2/21 @ 16:50] (0/0)

OT: For multiple links within a post <Takeo> [2/20 @ 10:08] (1/1)

thanks very much (No Text) <ladyarathorn> [2/20 @ 10:09] (0/0)

I believe that Torn 101 link <Curious> [2/20 @ 10:02] (0/0)
psst. <Altaira> [2/20 @ 9:54] (1/1)

Thank you <ladyarathorn> [2/20 @ 10:08] (0/0)

fourth <ladyarathorn> [2/20 @ 8:57] (0/0)
third post - teatime <ladyarathorn> [2/20 @ 8:55] (0/0)
Second post - what's in a name <ladyarathorn> [2/20 @ 8:53] (0/0)
First post <ladyarathorn> [2/20 @ 8:51] (0/0)

Something that puzzled me <Ltlberr> [2/20 @ 3:52] (1/2)

He's asking for... <Atlas> [2/20 @ 3:57] (1/1)

I see <Ltlberr> [2/20 @ 4:01] (0/0)

I've always been curious about... <Erúvë> [2/20 @ 0:29] (2/2)

It is the intrusion of the modern <Curious> [2/20 @ 10:59] (0/0)
Yes, I found this delightfully odd. <Ltlberr> [2/20 @ 3:46] (0/0)

I'm always fascinated <grammaboodawg> [2/19 @ 21:45] (1/1)

Yes, from the very first moment <Curious> [2/19 @ 21:57] (0/0)

Couple of questions <JennEric> [2/19 @ 19:58] (2/9)

The ring would enhance his native powers <drogo_drogo> [2/19 @ 20:59] (2/4)

I'm not sure persuasion <Curious> [2/19 @ 21:35] (1/2)

Counsel and comfort to get others to act <drogo_drogo> [2/20 @ 8:48] (1/1)

As the famous quote <Curious> [2/20 @ 9:59] (0/0)

enhance whats already there... <jeff1384> [2/19 @ 21:26] (0/0)

Yes and yes <nerdanel_50> [2/19 @ 20:16] (2/3)

just the tiniest nit <N.E. Brigand> [2/19 @ 20:47] (1/1)

Ah yes. I stand or sit corrected. (No Text) <nerdanel_50> [2/19 @ 22:07] (0/0)

Thanks! (No Text) <JennEric> [2/19 @ 20:36] (0/0)

Why only thirteen dwarves? <Curious> [2/19 @ 15:58] (3/8)

Gimli wanted to go... <N.E. Brigand> [2/19 @ 20:39] (0/0)
"My plan is one of Stealth." said Gandalf... <Daughter of Nienna> [2/19 @ 19:15] (0/0)
Some of all.... <Golfimbul> [2/19 @ 17:24] (1/5)

Simply put, <Brockomir> [2/19 @ 19:05] (1/4)

I don't know if you knew Reverend, <Entmaiden> [2/20 @ 0:20] (2/3)

Even before Jesus & 12 disciples <Takeo> [2/20 @ 9:44] (0/0)
You think? <Brockomir> [2/20 @ 1:35] (1/1)

Oh! and yes, I remember Reverand :) (No Text) <Brockomir> [2/20 @ 1:35] (0/0)

I wonder <Daughter of Nienna> [2/19 @ 15:09] (2/7)

"see you," "talk to you later" <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/19 @ 16:01] (1/1)

Of, course there is that going on too <Daughter of Nienna> [2/19 @ 19:29] (0/0)

Yes, and why did he invite Gandalf to tea? <Curious> [2/19 @ 15:36] (3/4)

Gandalf's gift <CactusWren> [2/21 @ 5:25] (0/0)
Kind of like the magic I felt <Daughter of Nienna> [2/21 @ 3:20] (0/0)
More prosaically... <N.E. Brigand> [2/19 @ 15:46] (1/1)

Of course it is possible <Curious> [2/19 @ 15:59] (0/0)

Link back to Aunt Dora Baggins' question: (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [2/19 @ 15:06] (2/6)

I suppose <gullygilly> [2/19 @ 17:29] (0/0)
"dwarves make light of burdens" <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/19 @ 15:29] (3/4)

"tardis" I was being a little silly. <Aunt Dora Baggins> [2/20 @ 15:12] (0/0)
Later in the Hobbit... <Atlas> [2/20 @ 3:48] (0/0)
I agree, <IBo> [2/19 @ 16:47] (1/1)

I always pictured a lap harp, but still... (No Text) <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/19 @ 18:27] (0/0)

a mighty Warrior, even a Hero <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/19 @ 13:15] (2/8)

By the end of the story, Bilbo is <lucia> [2/19 @ 13:36] (1/1)

Psst, lucia <nerdanel_50> [2/20 @ 1:05] (0/0)

Define hero. <Curious> [2/19 @ 13:33] (2/5)

What we now call Superheroes, <Curious> [2/19 @ 14:47] (0/0)
Ah, interesting. Mercenaries? <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/19 @ 14:07] (2/3)

Heroes <Daughter of Nienna> [2/19 @ 16:36] (1/1)

I forgot to claim all this as My opinion in my haste: 'so the above is MHO!' (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [2/21 @ 2:01] (0/0)

Beorn is not for hire. <Curious> [2/19 @ 14:41] (0/0)

The Hobbit: Chapter 1, An Unexpected Party-- All about Golf <Inferno> [2/19 @ 12:38] (11/29)

Did Tolkien play golf? (No Text) <Sundance> [2/21 @ 8:27] (1/1)

I don't think he did. (No Text) <Curious> [2/21 @ 14:37] (0/0)

You can't knock old Prof. T into a hole that easily <squire> [2/20 @ 13:22] (1/1)

I'm sure you are right. <Curious> [2/20 @ 13:54] (0/0)

One way of looking at them <Alveric> [2/20 @ 10:45] (0/0)
It always reminds me of a Wodehouse story. <Atlas> [2/20 @ 3:16] (0/0)
Love the name Bullroarer! <grammaboodawg> [2/19 @ 21:53] (2/6)

Curiously, Tolkien himself apparently wasn't very familiar with... <N.E. Brigand> [2/20 @ 18:03] (0/0)
I'm glad to see you here, gramma! <Curious> [2/19 @ 22:07] (3/4)

That's so <grammaboodawg> [2/20 @ 6:22] (1/1)

Europeans also <Curious> [2/20 @ 9:36] (0/0)

Wow! Thanks for the link, Curious! <Ltlberr> [2/20 @ 3:07] (0/0)
Amen to that! (No Text) <Kimi> [2/19 @ 22:12] (0/0)

This story always gives me a good laugh... <Trixie Hobbit> [2/19 @ 21:10] (1/1)

There is also Fingolfin. (No Text) <Curious> [2/19 @ 21:37] (0/0)

I just want to know where the golf courses in the Shire are <drogo_drogo> [2/19 @ 17:26] (1/1)

Yes, and do they have sand traps? ;) (No Text) <gullygilly> [2/19 @ 17:32] (0/0)

It provided me with a nickname. <Golfimbul> [2/19 @ 17:19] (2/2)

Yes, made me smile upon first reading <Ltlberr> [2/20 @ 3:12] (0/0)
Aye, you beat me to that answer. <gullygilly> [2/19 @ 17:21] (0/0)

It reminds me of an old Grandfathers stories <Bythedar> [2/19 @ 14:00] (1/3)

I think you've hit it. <Aunt Dora Baggins> [2/19 @ 14:58] (1/2)

Yes, but it is that "wink," <Curious> [2/19 @ 15:41] (1/1)

No, I see the wink... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [2/20 @ 17:56] (0/0)

This story accomplishes three <lucia> [2/19 @ 13:16] (0/0)
Tolkien may have regretted this anachronism, <Curious> [2/19 @ 13:11] (3/3)

Most of us good do with some shaking (No Text) <Elen> [2/20 @ 7:30] (0/0)
That is a good point about daring us to go on adventures! <IBo> [2/19 @ 18:32] (0/0)
shake us out of our complacency...I believe this too! (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [2/19 @ 16:31] (0/0)

The rings of power?!?! <Pellagwathiel > [2/19 @ 12:29] (1/6)

The Keepers of the Rings of Power <The Black Captain > [2/19 @ 12:35] (2/5)

The Black Captain is right <Lalaith34> [2/19 @ 17:49] (0/0)
oh yes! <Pellagwathiel > [2/19 @ 12:41] (2/3)

Cirdan received Gil-galad's <Lalaith34> [2/19 @ 17:29] (1/1)

No, Gil-Galad's goes to Elrond (No Text) <nerdanel_50> [2/22 @ 1:03] (0/0)

What are you still trying to remember? I'll do my best to help (No Text) <The Black Captain > [2/19 @ 12:45] (0/0)

? about Barrow-wights <LOTR_lover> [2/19 @ 10:01] (1/4)

Essentially, ghosts. <PhantomS> [2/19 @ 10:34] (1/3)

UUT <kodax> [2/19 @ 12:33] (1/2)

as far as remember <Fingofin> [2/19 @ 19:05] (1/1)

Not sure about that <Alveric> [2/20 @ 10:30] (0/0)

LOTR Sequal... <Sinn> [2/19 @ 4:25] (3/3)

Just a thought, but <Lalaith34> [2/20 @ 0:24] (0/0)
I'm sorry so few have answered <Brockomir> [2/19 @ 19:56] (0/0)
*cough*cough*handwipe, clearthroat* <PhantomS> [2/19 @ 9:50] (0/0)

Frodo Lives <Lalaith34> [2/18 @ 23:11] (5/22)

Having "been there," it has always been my understanding <Elf_Maven> [2/21 @ 1:37] (1/1)

ops! Nim already said it for me, below. (No Text) <Elf_Maven> [2/21 @ 1:39] (0/0)

In the book, when Frodo leaves Lothlorien <linkinparkelf> [2/20 @ 0:40] (0/0)
I always wondered about this, thanks for asking! (No Text) <Frodo-esque> [2/19 @ 8:22] (0/0)
It's a lot more esoteric than that. <Nimrodel > [2/19 @ 1:01] (5/12)

Then we could still be using it today surely?! (No Text) <Estelwyn> [2/20 @ 6:09] (1/5)

No, because LOTR isn't a "cult" thing any more. <Nimrodel > [2/20 @ 10:51] (3/4)

That's why the current version, <Ioreth's sister> [2/20 @ 23:29] (1/1)

Figwit lives is <Curious> [2/20 @ 23:35] (0/0)

Well, yes, it's mainstream, <Ascarwen> [2/20 @ 14:28] (0/0)
Tom lives? (No Text) <Curious> [2/20 @ 11:23] (0/0)

I agree ... <lucia> [2/19 @ 14:25] (0/0)
I was only a wee thing in the 60s :-) <drogo_drogo> [2/19 @ 8:53] (0/0)
It also grew out of "Bird Lives" and "Che lives" <Curious> [2/19 @ 7:15] (2/2)

No, that was Jesus Saves.... <Ascarwen> [2/20 @ 14:29] (0/0)
Possibly also Z. <N.E. Brigand> [2/19 @ 14:27] (0/0)

That's exactly right. (No Text) <nerdanel_50> [2/19 @ 1:07] (0/0)

"Frodo was alive but taken by the Enemy" <drogo_drogo> [2/18 @ 23:52] (2/4)

I respectfully disagree <nerdanel_50> [2/19 @ 0:50] (2/2)

Your summary matches <Ascarwen> [2/20 @ 14:31] (0/0)
This what I always believed, too. <gullygilly> [2/19 @ 17:18] (0/0)

Thanks! <Lalaith34> [2/18 @ 23:55] (0/0)

What ever happened to the Entwifes? <SlowLil'Hobbit> [2/18 @ 22:05] (2/6)

Sad news. <Kimi> [2/18 @ 22:33] (0/0)
well..... <morgoth´s shadow> [2/18 @ 22:14] (1/4)

When is that hint given? <Brockomir> [2/18 @ 22:29] (1/3)

cabbages and taters are better for you and me <Linguilindale> [2/19 @ 13:43] (2/2)

Doubt it's anything to do with the Old Forest <Alveric> [2/20 @ 12:49] (0/0)
Would you call that <Brockomir> [2/19 @ 18:57] (0/0)

After the Gray Havens <SlowLil'Hobbit> [2/18 @ 20:08] (2/6)

My goodness. <Nimrodel > [2/19 @ 1:03] (0/0)
They sail in a straight line, <lucia> [2/18 @ 20:50] (2/4)

Thank You v. much (No Text) <SlowLil'Hobbit> [2/18 @ 21:50] (0/0)
The follow the straight road <Smallbottle> [2/18 @ 20:57] (1/2)

Not Outer Space! <Canto> [2/19 @ 12:35] (1/1)

Not quite purgatory. <N.E. Brigand> [2/19 @ 14:41] (0/0)

****THE 2004 TORnsib AWARDS!!**** Movie category nomination round (No Text - Link Inside) <canadanthony> [2/18 @ 18:50] (0/0)

prophecy about witchking <TTK> [2/18 @ 17:07] (1/2)

Return of the King, <Inferno> [2/18 @ 17:49] (1/1)

Also... <N.E. Brigand> [2/20 @ 18:52] (0/0)

A Pronunciation Question <Timdomerel> [2/18 @ 17:01] (2/9)

It's 'bee-orn' as in the Scandinavian forename Bjorn... <Ceorl> [2/19 @ 18:24] (1/3)

But if that is the case... <Thorondun > [2/20 @ 2:41] (1/2)

Hmm yes... <Ceorl> [2/20 @ 8:49] (1/1)

Doew Bjorn mean Bear? That's what Beorn means. (No Text) <PhantomS> [2/20 @ 11:18] (0/0)

I always pronounce it <Inferno> [2/18 @ 17:40] (1/4)

personally, i say "Bay-orn" (No Text) <cheesecake> [2/18 @ 23:09] (2/3)

me too, but i think ceorl is right (No Text) <flame of undûn> [2/19 @ 23:35] (0/0)
Thanks! <Timdomerel> [2/19 @ 0:17] (1/1)

i always say... <LNDL> [2/19 @ 4:45] (0/0)

The Hobbit: Chapter 1, An Unexpected Party-- "Far over the misty mountains", and in-depth look. <Inferno> [2/18 @ 16:15] (8/32)

Wow. and about the Silmarils <gullygilly> [2/19 @ 17:15] (0/0)
Thank you, Inferno! <nerdanel_50> [2/19 @ 11:45] (0/0)
Maybe you're going to bring this up later... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [2/19 @ 1:34] (2/4)

The viols are clearly ridiculous, and <Curious> [2/19 @ 15:12] (1/2)

Tolkien's comment; and an UUT <N.E. Brigand> [2/19 @ 15:23] (1/1)

Very nice UUT! <Curious> [2/19 @ 15:38] (0/0)

They keep their stuff in <nerdanel_50> [2/19 @ 11:40] (0/0)

I appreciate this <Daughter of Nienna> [2/18 @ 21:04] (2/11)

If it helps, <Inferno> [2/19 @ 2:12] (2/7)

Questions: (poem below this) <Daughter of Nienna> [2/19 @ 2:46] (1/5)

Answers (of a sort) <Inferno> [2/19 @ 3:13] (1/4)

thanks for the tips <Daughter of Nienna> [2/19 @ 3:48] (2/3)

Tolkien did this, you know. <N.E. Brigand> [2/19 @ 13:48] (1/1)

do you have any feedback!? (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [2/19 @ 18:22] (0/0)

See my post to Takeo <Inferno> [2/19 @ 12:53] (0/0)

Dwarf Hearts are Mighty Deep - long <Daughter of Nienna> [2/19 @ 2:26] (0/0)

completely OT, <Brockomir> [2/18 @ 22:01] (1/2)

*blushes* <Daughter of Nienna> [2/18 @ 23:03] (1/1)

Glad to give it (No Text) <Brockomir> [2/18 @ 23:46] (0/0)

There's also the BBC dramatization <Entmaiden> [2/18 @ 18:14] (1/1)

I liked that a lot too. <Golfimbul> [2/18 @ 19:23] (0/0)

great explication! (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [2/18 @ 17:51] (0/0)
does anyone know a tune for this? <frothi> [2/18 @ 17:50] (3/8)

on the Tolkien Ensemble cds <Menelwyn> [2/19 @ 15:23] (0/0)
actually <Brockomir> [2/18 @ 21:54] (1/3)

Aha! <Brockomir> [2/18 @ 22:26] (1/2)

thank you!! <frothi> [2/18 @ 23:10] (1/1)

Alas <Brockomir> [2/18 @ 23:41] (0/0)

If you watch <Inferno> [2/18 @ 17:59] (1/2)

As regards the Rankin-Bass music... <N.E. Brigand> [2/18 @ 20:53] (1/1)

Those tunes have been in my mind all week. <Aunt Dora Baggins> [2/19 @ 1:31] (0/0)

*clapping* <Arquen> [2/18 @ 17:03] (0/0)

The Hobbit: Chapter 1, An Unexpected Party-- "Chip the Glasses", in great detail. <Inferno> [2/18 @ 16:14] (4/11)

Translation <Elen> [2/19 @ 5:38] (0/0)
Whoa! *holds up lighter* "Trochee trips from long to short... <Kili's aunt> [2/19 @ 2:06] (0/0)
1-3 clapping vs 2-4 clapping, downbeat vs upbeat emphasis, and other questions <Takeo> [2/18 @ 21:19] (2/7)

You're thinking musically, <Inferno> [2/19 @ 2:05] (2/3)

Music just had the terminology <Takeo> [2/19 @ 12:33] (1/1)

A good book from my college days: <Inferno> [2/19 @ 12:42] (0/0)

Addendum <Inferno> [2/19 @ 2:14] (0/0)

More concisely, <Takeo> [2/18 @ 21:36] (1/2)

Wait a sec <Smallbottle> [2/18 @ 22:02] (1/1)

Groupings <Takeo> [2/19 @ 11:59] (0/0)

I have always thought <JennEric> [2/18 @ 19:11] (0/0)

The Hobbit: Chapter 1, An Unexpected Party-- Two poems, a cursory look. <Inferno> [2/18 @ 16:13] (4/7)

Tolkien loved so-called "nursery" rhymes and tales. <Curious> [2/19 @ 12:26] (0/0)
the dichotomy of the story... <jeff1384> [2/18 @ 20:36] (1/1)

I agree-- and juxtaposition <gullygilly> [2/19 @ 16:32] (0/0)

blend of magic, myth and historical realism <Daughter of Nienna> [2/18 @ 19:13] (0/0)
I like the transition from 1 to the other <drogo_drogo> [2/18 @ 17:14] (1/2)

merry or solemn? <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/18 @ 18:18] (1/1)

Dwarves endure despite their hardship <drogo_drogo> [2/19 @ 0:08] (0/0)

The Hobbit: Chapter 1, An Unexpected Party-- Quotable Quotes <Inferno> [2/18 @ 16:12] (8/11)

He liked visitors <gullygilly> [2/19 @ 16:27] (0/0)
...and in this way the battle was and the game of <Elen> [2/19 @ 5:15] (0/0)
"He had a horrible thought... <Atlas> [2/19 @ 4:22] (0/0)
A couple more <JennEric> [2/18 @ 19:00] (0/0)
Confusticate and bebother <Daughter of Nienna> [2/18 @ 18:52] (1/1)

When I read "El Hobbit" in Spanish... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [2/19 @ 1:37] (0/0)

Where do I start? <Entmaiden> [2/18 @ 18:08] (1/1)

"When there was less noise and more green" -- yes! <N.E. Brigand> [2/18 @ 22:05] (0/0)

Nasty disturbing uncomfortable things! <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/18 @ 18:03] (0/0)
here's one <drogo_drogo> [2/18 @ 16:54] (1/1)

OT - Ursula K. Le Guin on notes: <IBo> [2/19 @ 7:56] (0/0)

beleriand location? <lctp2022> [2/18 @ 14:16] (5/5)

if you can, get the Atlas of Middle Earth <LordOfAngband> [2/19 @ 13:17] (0/0)
another site for maps (No Text - Link Inside) <Daughter of Nienna> [2/18 @ 23:14] (0/0)
It's not really on the map in LoTR (Story Spoiler - if you haven't finished the SIl yet :)) <PhantomS> [2/18 @ 21:55] (0/0)
Here's a hypothetical composite map link <drogo_drogo> [2/18 @ 18:55] (0/0)
far to the west of the shire <Elen> [2/18 @ 15:09] (0/0)

melkor's return <Poonjab> [2/18 @ 11:36] (2/2)

More on last battle courtesy of NZ Strider (and others), thanks to hatster for the index (No Text - Link Inside) <drogo_drogo> [2/18 @ 17:04] (0/0)
Tolkien's notes on the Dagor Dagorath <PhantomS> [2/18 @ 12:29] (0/0)

elvish tattoo translation, help! <GeminiGamgee> [2/17 @ 23:56] (1/1)

well... <LNDL> [2/18 @ 4:52] (0/0)

Iarwain Ben-Adar <Prancing Pony> [2/17 @ 19:35] (3/3)

The Dwarves call him Forn, but <PhantomS> [2/18 @ 13:57] (0/0)
'Forn' . . . <Pukel-man> [2/18 @ 5:06] (0/0)
According to Elrond <Kimi> [2/17 @ 20:16] (0/0)

Help please! Was Tolkien left for dead during WWI? Or was that C.S. Lewis? (No Text) <Kili's aunt> [2/17 @ 17:05] (3/5)

I'm not sure about Tolkien <Sandicomm> [2/18 @ 11:22] (1/1)

some TV show mentioned this <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/18 @ 11:46] (0/0)

Maybe you're thinking of Robert Graves... <Kohimarama> [2/18 @ 1:43] (0/0)
Not Tolkien. I don't know about Lewis. <Curious> [2/17 @ 18:07] (1/1)

Lewis was wounded in April 1918 <Nimrodel > [2/17 @ 23:56] (0/0)

Would the Balrog have obeyed Sauron? <Lancelot> [2/17 @ 14:45] (4/8)

I was under the impression <Sandicomm> [2/18 @ 11:35] (0/0)
Mutual Benefits? <Temujin> [2/18 @ 10:49] (0/0)
I don'y think so <Reddevil> [2/17 @ 20:45] (0/0)
I don't see why not. <Inferno> [2/17 @ 14:51] (1/4)

Perhaps... <Nimrodel > [2/17 @ 23:57] (1/3)

Would the Balrog obey Sauron <maighread656> [2/18 @ 14:16] (1/2)

Sauron was a free agent by that time. <Nimrodel > [2/19 @ 1:05] (1/1)

Would the Balrog obey Sauron <maighread656> [2/19 @ 12:21] (0/0)

The Hobbit: Chapter 1, An Unexpected Party-- Bilbo, a Baggins and Took. Oh My! <Inferno> [2/17 @ 14:20] (10/38)

I know I've mentioned this before, <IBo> [2/18 @ 10:11] (1/4)

Psst, IBo... (OT) <N.E. Brigand> [2/18 @ 21:49] (1/3)

I was a bit hasty, <IBo> [2/19 @ 3:48] (1/2)

Psst, very OT for IBo... <Suni> [2/19 @ 13:05] (1/1)

No, I'm innocent ; ) This is the only place IBo comes! (No Text) <IBo> [2/19 @ 16:57] (0/0)

Bilbo likes comfort. But he is less prosy than he liked to believe. <Curious> [2/18 @ 8:44] (1/10)

funny about "prosy" <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/18 @ 17:36] (3/9)

Some favorable synonyms of prosy <Curious> [2/19 @ 6:20] (0/0)
My feeling is that Tolkien is using "prosy" <Kimi> [2/18 @ 22:16] (1/1)

that makes more sense to me <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/19 @ 11:48] (0/0)

That's not quite correct <Smallbottle> [2/18 @ 18:03] (1/5)

So Biblo fancies himself a prattler? <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/18 @ 19:33] (1/4)

No, no, no <Smallbottle> [2/18 @ 20:54] (1/3)

so he is unwittingly poetic? <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/18 @ 21:39] (1/2)

*Ahem* <Smallbottle> [2/18 @ 22:10] (1/1)

no, 'fraid I'm a natural ;) (No Text) <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/19 @ 11:41] (0/0)

'Bagging' <Daughter of Nienna> [2/18 @ 5:44] (2/3)

Baggins - common stock? <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/18 @ 17:49] (1/1)

teh way I understand this <Daughter of Nienna> [2/18 @ 23:22] (0/0)

Very interesting! (No Text) <IBo> [2/18 @ 10:44] (0/0)

Hobbit blood <nerdanel_50> [2/18 @ 0:35] (2/5)

very perceptive.... <lucia> [2/18 @ 16:20] (0/0)
Bloodlines and personal characteristics <Chip of Dale> [2/18 @ 1:13] (1/3)

According to *Wahrig* <IBo> [2/18 @ 10:42] (1/2)

Rashbold <Smallbottle> [2/18 @ 11:45] (1/1)

Thank you both, wonderful to know! (No Text) <Chip of Dale> [2/18 @ 12:59] (0/0)

Two sides in everyone... <jeff1384> [2/17 @ 21:37] (1/1)

I think so <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/18 @ 17:56] (0/0)

Small imagination versus latent power <drogo_drogo> [2/17 @ 20:08] (0/0)
I think part of the reason <Entmaiden> [2/17 @ 19:20] (0/0)
Fairy bride <Elen> [2/17 @ 16:27] (0/0)
the fairy bride? <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/17 @ 15:47] (5/5)

Fairies vs. Goblins <N.E. Brigand> [2/19 @ 15:11] (0/0)
It is absurd because fairies are Elves. But <Curious> [2/18 @ 12:33] (0/0)
elves more or less <Daughter of Nienna> [2/18 @ 6:20] (0/0)
Marrying fairies <Smallbottle> [2/17 @ 17:14] (0/0)
fairies <Icanus> [2/17 @ 16:21] (0/0)

I imagine that Tolkien reflects a <lucia> [2/17 @ 15:21] (0/0)

The Hobbit: Chapter 1, An Unexpected Party-- Gandalf <Inferno> [2/17 @ 14:19] (10/37)

Perhaps Tolkien exaggerates the eyebrows for effect. <Curious> [2/18 @ 8:26] (0/0)
There is more than meets the eye in dear old Gandy <Daughter of Nienna> [2/18 @ 5:03] (0/0)
Gandalf the provacateur...Gandalf the instigator...Gandalf the Dawarf (and Hobbit) tamer! <jeff1384> [2/17 @ 21:30] (0/0)
I never thought of Gandalf as a very powerful figure <nerdanel_50> [2/17 @ 20:40] (3/19)

Even though I have a different impression, I <Curious> [2/18 @ 11:56] (1/2)

Do we know whether <nerdanel_50> [2/18 @ 13:37] (1/1)

We know <Curious> [2/19 @ 7:27] (0/0)

Spirit of Fire <bellatrys> [2/17 @ 22:20] (3/14)

"hidden as if in grey ash" <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/18 @ 13:19] (1/2)

You describe more the <Daughter of Nienna> [2/18 @ 16:35] (1/1)

yes (No Text) <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/18 @ 16:41] (0/0)

Wonderful! <Curious> [2/18 @ 10:50] (0/0)
well, said, and I agree totally. <Brockomir> [2/17 @ 23:44] (1/9)

Two equal reasons <bellatrys> [2/18 @ 7:47] (4/8)

Well, thank you all <bellatrys> [2/18 @ 21:33] (3/3)

Instead of your email <Curious> [2/19 @ 6:05] (0/0)
Dunno if you'll see this, <Inferno> [2/19 @ 2:24] (0/0)
I am glad to see that glimmer of hope, <Brockomir> [2/18 @ 22:10] (0/0)

I'd like to second Curious's invitation <Daughter of Nienna> [2/18 @ 17:38] (0/0)
Ok, <Curious> [2/18 @ 12:56] (1/1)

bellatrys's bio links to a web site <nerdanel_50> [2/18 @ 13:33] (0/0)

My, you do know how <Curious> [2/18 @ 11:52] (0/0)

And set him up nicely for the role of the faithful Istari (No Text) <Brockomir> [2/17 @ 20:55] (0/0)

The eyebrows, <Brockomir> [2/17 @ 20:12] (0/0)
Gandalf the trickster <drogo_drogo> [2/17 @ 19:51] (1/2)

I can reconcile the different Gandalfs. <Brockomir> [2/17 @ 20:15] (1/1)

True, Gandalf wants to be a hobbit <drogo_drogo> [2/17 @ 20:25] (0/0)

At this point, I think I was aware <Entmaiden> [2/17 @ 19:15] (0/0)
Gandalf likes to tweak people. <lucia> [2/17 @ 18:17] (0/0)
what about those lads and lasses? <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/17 @ 16:20] (2/3)

Bilbo clearly is not the first <Curious> [2/18 @ 12:27] (1/1)

gadfly v. velvet tongue <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/18 @ 17:01] (0/0)

Oh yes! Sauron is the Necromancer <Timerider> [2/17 @ 16:28] (0/0)

What does he know? <CelebornsMirror> [2/17 @ 14:34] (3/3)

Gandalf tells us why, as I note above: (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [2/18 @ 12:12] (0/0)
In "Unfinished Tales" <Kimi> [2/17 @ 16:47] (0/0)
agreed <Icanus> [2/17 @ 16:19] (0/0)

The Hobbit: CHapter 1, An Unexpected Party-- Thorin <Inferno> [2/17 @ 14:19] (11/26)

Thorin as Department Chair? (Story Spoiler) <Arquen> [2/18 @ 16:43] (0/0)
Thorin is an enormously important dwarf. <Curious> [2/18 @ 8:02] (0/0)
of dwarves and jewels <bellatrys> [2/18 @ 7:40] (0/0)
Thorin and Fëanor very different. <Atlas> [2/18 @ 5:14] (2/6)

I like Feanor, myself <Inferno> [2/18 @ 16:23] (3/4)

I would say he was much greater, <Curious> [2/19 @ 17:33] (0/0)
I find him despicable. <Atlas> [2/19 @ 4:14] (1/1)

Very harsh. <Brockomir> [2/19 @ 19:04] (0/0)

I am with you about Feanor, <Brockomir> [2/18 @ 22:16] (0/0)

whew! some one else who likes the dwarves! (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [2/18 @ 5:53] (0/0)

he's a king of Durin's line, though in exile, still a king <Daughter of Nienna> [2/18 @ 3:12] (1/2)

The defense of important dwarves <Merryk> [2/18 @ 3:51] (1/1)

true! That, I think, <Daughter of Nienna> [2/18 @ 4:56] (0/0)

Archetype Dwarf <jeff1384> [2/17 @ 21:22] (1/1)

Yes, and more, <bellatrys> [2/18 @ 7:39] (0/0)

Feanor and Thorin <drogo_drogo> [2/17 @ 19:29] (1/6)

Mini Dragons <Brockomir> [2/17 @ 20:24] (2/5)

I'd like to jump in here with some thoughts, if it's OK <Daughter of Nienna> [2/18 @ 3:37] (1/2)

Dwarves' love of gold, gems <drogo_drogo> [2/18 @ 11:31] (1/1)

exactly! (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [2/18 @ 17:23] (0/0)

Perversion of Aule's love of gems <drogo_drogo> [2/17 @ 20:43] (1/1)

ahhhhh, <Brockomir> [2/17 @ 20:52] (0/0)

At first, I wasn't sure <Entmaiden> [2/17 @ 19:08] (0/0)
One aspect of Thorin's character <nerdanel_50> [2/17 @ 17:39] (0/0)
A bit pompous <Elen> [2/17 @ 14:56] (0/0)
Thorin <CelebornsMirror> [2/17 @ 14:31] (0/0)

Have any of you read Chris Paolini's "Eragon"? <elf_wannabee> [2/17 @ 10:38] (2/3)

I read it but was constantly... <Lancelot> [2/17 @ 14:43] (0/0)
Just started myself <Merryk> [2/17 @ 12:34] (1/1)

I liked it <Gil-Galad's general> [2/17 @ 22:34] (0/0)

What was the falling out b/w <Ainaia> [2/17 @ 8:53] (2/3)

In the Silmarillion, and other works <PhantomS> [2/17 @ 12:33] (0/0)
there is <Brockomir> [2/17 @ 9:47] (1/1)

yes.. <LNDL> [2/17 @ 11:42] (0/0)

A couple of tips for the chapter discussion. <Curious> [2/17 @ 5:23] (7/12)

Well, live and learn. <Aunt Dora Baggins> [2/18 @ 10:06] (0/0)
woah - this is magic, indeed (No Text) <Merryk> [2/18 @ 1:25] (0/0)
Thanks, this is soooo helpful! (No Text) <linkinparkelf> [2/18 @ 0:48] (0/0)
To add my thanks, this is helpful! Mahalo! (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [2/17 @ 23:45] (0/0)
For example, as nerdanel 50 says below, <Curious> [2/17 @ 11:52] (0/0)
Regarding "Collate Replies" <nerdanel_50> [2/17 @ 11:49] (1/2)

That's why I never collate replies :-) <drogo_drogo> [2/17 @ 20:15] (1/1)

agreed, the marginal comment <hatster> [2/18 @ 2:45] (0/0)

Thank you for the reminder and so I won't start another thread <gullygilly> [2/17 @ 6:45] (3/3)

Wow, thank you in advance!!!! (No Text) <IBo> [2/17 @ 16:12] (0/0)
Exellent! thanks, gullygilly (No Text) <Entmaiden> [2/17 @ 14:07] (0/0)
Yay! (No Text) <Curious> [2/17 @ 11:44] (0/0)

Question about "burárum" <Elf_Maven> [2/16 @ 17:29] (5/14)

The film ents have very little to do with Tolkien's ents <Banazir Galpsi> [2/17 @ 13:09] (1/1)

Your description <Elf_Maven> [2/17 @ 15:04] (0/0)

B t w, did you know that there is a recordning <IBo> [2/17 @ 6:19] (1/3)

ALthough I love Ben DelMaestro's (sp?) voice, <Elf_Maven> [2/17 @ 10:35] (1/2)

ent music <Icanus> [2/17 @ 16:22] (1/1)

True, but I'll answer anyway: <Elf_Maven> [2/17 @ 23:49] (0/0)

bear in mind.. <LNDL> [2/17 @ 5:03] (1/3)

Yes, but <Elf_Maven> [2/17 @ 10:27] (1/2)

well... <LNDL> [2/17 @ 11:47] (1/1)

Exactly--so does that mean that <Elf_Maven> [2/17 @ 15:06] (0/0)

Well... <King Of Easterlings> [2/16 @ 19:52] (1/1)

I did think of that, but <Elf_Maven> [2/16 @ 20:48] (0/0)

I can't enlighten you, but I agree <nerdanel_50> [2/16 @ 18:10] (1/1)

Well, <Larner> [2/17 @ 5:13] (0/0)

The Hobbit: Chapter 1, An Unexpected Party-- A gaggle of geese, a pride of lions, a trickle of Dwarves? <Inferno> [2/16 @ 13:38] (15/23)

I think both... <HobbitHearted> [2/17 @ 13:28] (1/1)

No, I don't see Holm. <Curious> [2/17 @ 13:39] (0/0)

I think it was for Bilbo and Gandalf's benefit. <Atlas> [2/17 @ 10:14] (0/0)
The trickle of dwarves <IBo> [2/17 @ 8:55] (0/0)
I agree that it was a trick played on Bilbo. I disagree <Curious> [2/17 @ 4:20] (0/0)
It is interesting that... <Daughter of Nienna> [2/17 @ 1:13] (0/0)
Lock the door and throw away the key! <jeff1384> [2/16 @ 23:09] (0/0)
a question of form for a "newbie" <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/16 @ 20:00] (3/3)

Dribs and drabs throughout the week. <Curious> [2/17 @ 4:24] (0/0)
glad to see you here <Daughter of Nienna> [2/17 @ 0:53] (0/0)
Yes, all throughout the week, Entwife... <WhiteLadyEowyn> [2/16 @ 20:13] (0/0)

Eternal Confusion of the Hobbit Mind <WhiteLadyEowyn> [2/16 @ 19:11] (0/0)
Bilbo would have been too flummoxed by 13 at once <drogo_drogo> [2/16 @ 17:05] (1/1)

Exactly, drogo! <Kili's aunt> [2/17 @ 16:50] (0/0)

Sometimes I do feel smart. <gullygilly> [2/16 @ 15:47] (0/0)
In contrast to the Beorn arrival, <Entmaiden> [2/16 @ 14:56] (1/1)

Here you had me jumping back <Elen> [2/17 @ 14:48] (0/0)

Partly for our benefit and partly... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [2/16 @ 14:45] (1/1)

Yes! only . . . <nerdanel_50> [2/16 @ 15:45] (0/0)

I figured <Celandine Brandybuck> [2/16 @ 14:45] (0/0)
Never thought of that! <Bythedar> [2/16 @ 14:41] (0/0)
Good call <Temujin> [2/16 @ 14:14] (1/1)

Bilbo = Mr. Pink? Nice! <N.E. Brigand> [2/16 @ 19:21] (0/0)

The Hobbit: Chapter 1, An Unexpected Party-- Teatime <Inferno> [2/16 @ 13:31] (14/27)

a party or a solemn moment? <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/17 @ 16:24] (1/2)

'A sweetened cake covered with caraway seeds' according to Annotated Hobbit note #20 (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [2/18 @ 4:12] (1/1)

thanks! (sounds better than birdseed) (No Text) <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/18 @ 17:23] (0/0)

Teatime vs. Breakfast/lunch/dinner <Fisher> [2/17 @ 15:16] (0/0)
In a lot of cultures, <IBo> [2/17 @ 8:31] (2/5)

That reminds me of the first time <Kimi> [2/17 @ 17:00] (1/2)

You spelled it right, <IBo> [2/18 @ 8:59] (1/1)

Thank you! I will remember that :-) (No Text) <Kimi> [2/18 @ 19:01] (0/0)

The guest code was a way of avoiding piracy, too. <Curious> [2/17 @ 12:28] (1/1)

A similar reaction in comparatively modern times: (Story Spoiler - Mansfield Park) <Kimi> [2/17 @ 16:30] (0/0)

Tolkien considered "Gawain and the Green Knight" a fairy-tale. <Curious> [2/17 @ 4:13] (2/4)

I use the standard conventions <Inferno> [2/17 @ 14:17] (1/1)

Hmm. <Curious> [2/17 @ 16:45] (0/0)

Maybe the difference betweeen myth and fairy tale <Newton> [2/17 @ 12:42] (1/1)

Tolkien would dispute that distinction too. <Curious> [2/17 @ 13:35] (0/0)

feast <Daughter of Nienna> [2/17 @ 3:52] (0/0)
Settling down for a tale... <Arquen> [2/17 @ 1:11] (0/0)
Tea for two...or fourteen <jeff1384> [2/16 @ 22:44] (0/0)
Raspberry Jam, Apple Tarts, Mince Pies and Cheese <WhiteLadyEowyn> [2/16 @ 19:05] (1/1)

OT-- love your footer (No Text) <gullygilly> [2/17 @ 6:21] (0/0)

Two levels of narrative here <drogo_drogo> [2/16 @ 17:02] (0/0)
It occurred to me... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [2/16 @ 16:42] (0/0)
From tea to feast <nerdanel_50> [2/16 @ 15:40] (1/1)

"the whole adventure on a plate." <Merryk> [2/17 @ 0:49] (0/0)

Interesting <gullygilly> [2/16 @ 15:28] (0/0)
Myth vs Fairy Tale <Bythedar> [2/16 @ 14:37] (0/0)
Tea <CelebornsMirror> [2/16 @ 14:20] (0/0)

The Hobbit: Chapter 1, An Unexpected Party: What's in a name? <Inferno> [2/16 @ 13:15] (18/28)

it's what he does with names <lctp2022> [2/18 @ 14:26] (0/0)
They create Bilbo as an outsider. <goboggo> [2/17 @ 10:01] (0/0)
I think Tolkien chose the names <Ginger> [2/17 @ 10:00] (0/0)
Yes, I know, I have said this before, <IBo> [2/17 @ 8:47] (0/0)
They do run together in the mind, <Atlas> [2/17 @ 5:22] (0/0)
The 13 dwarves are more than filler. <Curious> [2/17 @ 3:16] (2/2)

Nice link (No Text) <Brockomir> [2/17 @ 9:51] (0/0)
Thank you <Bythedar> [2/17 @ 9:17] (0/0)

FWIW, Each group of dwarves is united <nerdanel_50> [2/17 @ 0:32] (0/0)
what's in a name? <jeff1384> [2/16 @ 22:38] (0/0)
the names serve multiple functions <Daughter of Nienna> [2/16 @ 19:14] (0/0)
groupings <Brockomir> [2/16 @ 19:02] (1/1)

Definitely easier to remember. <Takeo> [2/16 @ 21:42] (0/0)

Dwarf names and Tolkien's words <WhiteLadyEowyn> [2/16 @ 18:56] (0/0)
Snow White meets the Norse sagas <drogo_drogo> [2/16 @ 16:50] (0/0)
Bilbo Baggins <CelebornsMirror> [2/16 @ 15:47] (0/0)
The evil "S" <gullygilly> [2/16 @ 15:15] (1/2)

But what about Samwise? :) <drogo_drogo> [2/16 @ 17:14] (1/1)

Duh. I was hoping no one would... <gullygilly> [2/16 @ 18:17] (0/0)

I'll disagree... <Celandine Brandybuck> [2/16 @ 14:51] (2/2)

The Elder Edda is correct. (No Text) <Curious> [2/17 @ 2:46] (0/0)
I'll agree <Merryk> [2/17 @ 0:37] (0/0)

I thought the dwarves <Entmaiden> [2/16 @ 14:51] (1/2)

Also Balin and Dwalin were introduced as brothers (No Text) <nerdanel_50> [2/16 @ 15:25] (1/1)

Wearing Ironmongery <The Black Captain > [2/16 @ 15:29] (0/0)

On Bifur! On Bomber! On Fili and Kili! <Bythedar> [2/16 @ 14:31] (1/1)

And Sleepy and Dopey and ... <Smallbottle> [2/17 @ 2:16] (0/0)

The dwarves' names are easy to remember <nerdanel_50> [2/16 @ 13:30] (0/0)

The Hobbit: Chapter 1, An Unexpected Party-- In the Beginning. <Inferno> [2/16 @ 13:01] (19/46)

Tolkien had faith in his initial inspiration. <JewelTook> [2/17 @ 19:48] (0/0)
Opening Line - up there with "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times" (No Text) <goboggo> [2/17 @ 10:10] (0/0)
A good start. <Atlas> [2/17 @ 3:34] (0/0)
It ranks with "Call me Ishmael" or <Curious> [2/17 @ 2:33] (3/7)

I just passed an entertaining <Ascarwen> [2/17 @ 13:47] (0/0)
Maybe not funny, but . . . <nerdanel_50> [2/17 @ 11:45] (3/3)

"Bless me, life used to be..." <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/17 @ 13:05] (0/0)
Here is what Tolkien said <Curious> [2/17 @ 12:38] (0/0)
Beautifully put. <Pukel-man> [2/17 @ 12:33] (0/0)

First lines. <Atlas> [2/17 @ 3:41] (1/1)

I like this one. (No Text) <Silent _ Watcher> [2/17 @ 6:27] (0/0)

charm, wit and adventure shines through <Daughter of Nienna> [2/17 @ 0:17] (0/0)
is a hobbit hole particularly English? <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/17 @ 0:16] (3/3)

Second. <Atlas> [2/17 @ 10:19] (0/0)
Hassled <Bythedar> [2/17 @ 9:34] (0/0)
I agree, the dwarves and Gandalf were <IBo> [2/17 @ 7:47] (0/0)

Opening the door... <jeff1384> [2/16 @ 22:31] (0/0)
I reread the first chapter last week <lucia> [2/16 @ 22:27] (0/0)
This was going to be a safe and "civilized" adventure. <Takeo> [2/16 @ 21:25] (0/0)
I had the oddest feeling when I first read The Hobbit: <Elf_Maven> [2/16 @ 21:00] (2/2)

Tone <Elen> [2/17 @ 8:36] (0/0)
This was a tone <Smallbottle> [2/17 @ 2:11] (0/0)

Of spellcheckers and strange names... <WhiteLadyEowyn> [2/16 @ 18:50] (0/0)
One of the best opening lines in a book, IMO (No Text) <linkinparkelf> [2/16 @ 18:36] (0/0)
In the beginning there was the hobbit.. <drogo_drogo> [2/16 @ 16:40] (0/0)
Yes... and why <gullygilly> [2/16 @ 14:58] (1/1)

I had a dashing English <Merryk> [2/17 @ 1:12] (0/0)

I felt cozy and safe <Entmaiden> [2/16 @ 14:48] (0/0)
My first reactions (ca 1969) <Aunt Dora Baggins> [2/16 @ 14:37] (0/0)
Comfort <Bythedar> [2/16 @ 14:25] (1/1)

"and that means comfort" <Merryk> [2/17 @ 0:27] (0/0)

Here at the end of all Worms. <N.E. Brigand> [2/16 @ 13:53] (2/13)

Wow. <Smallbottle> [2/17 @ 2:05] (1/9)

Ooh. Oooh! Wait! <Smallbottle> [2/17 @ 2:08] (2/8)

So thieves stealing <IBo> [2/17 @ 8:51] (1/6)

Compare original and revised "Hobbit" versions... <N.E. Brigand> [2/17 @ 19:39] (3/5)

Probably yes, except <Smallbottle> [2/18 @ 11:11] (1/1)

Sounds good. <N.E. Brigand> [2/18 @ 16:33] (0/0)

I got excited, <IBo> [2/18 @ 9:45] (0/0)
My vote <thrandyelf> [2/17 @ 20:23] (1/1)

Thank you, my reason was that I <IBo> [2/18 @ 9:58] (0/0)

Gollum too. (No Text) <Golfimbul> [2/17 @ 2:34] (0/0)

Probably a coincidence, but... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [2/16 @ 14:39] (2/2)

I don't know Aunt Dora, <Elf_Maven> [2/16 @ 21:05] (0/0)
Yes! (No Text) <Golfimbul> [2/16 @ 17:35] (0/0)

About that first paragraph: <nerdanel_50> [2/16 @ 13:24] (0/0)

silmarillion question <onlyinblackouts> [2/16 @ 11:27] (7/7)

Start with the chapter Of Beren & Luthien <bellatrys> [2/17 @ 22:51] (0/0)
Take your time and use the index! <goboggo> [2/17 @ 6:35] (0/0)
perseverance is the key... <LNDL> [2/17 @ 4:41] (0/0)
I was just going to ask that same question. <amlee> [2/17 @ 0:27] (0/0)
It's worth the effort... <BeruthielsKat> [2/16 @ 22:42] (0/0)
No.... <Tomsk> [2/16 @ 12:35] (0/0)
A brief overview of the Silmarillion <drogo_drogo> [2/16 @ 12:34] (0/0)

Need help.. <Erufaildon> [2/16 @ 10:47] (2/3)

Don't know the answers to your first three questions, but... <galadriel476> [2/17 @ 14:14] (0/0)
Rough estimations <PhantomS> [2/16 @ 11:15] (1/1)

Ops.. <Erufaildon> [2/16 @ 11:20] (0/0)

a quite big 'what if' question <dramahama> [2/16 @ 3:24] (6/11)

to mutiny, there has to be agreement and organization. <lucia> [2/16 @ 16:31] (0/0)
But remember what was said by the two who had been hunting <Elf_Maven> [2/16 @ 11:54] (1/1)

But, to answer your biggest question . . . <Elf_Maven> [2/16 @ 11:58] (0/0)

I'd mostly agree <Alveric> [2/16 @ 11:12] (1/1)

Should have been in answer to PhantomS :( (No Text) <Alveric> [2/16 @ 12:06] (0/0)

Never. Orcs wil never do that <PhantomS> [2/16 @ 10:16] (2/3)

Disagree slightly <sevilodorf2> [2/16 @ 12:48] (1/1)

Not mutiny, because <PhantomS> [2/16 @ 19:00] (0/0)

Agreed! <Matthew/Ugluk> [2/16 @ 11:06] (0/0)

I wouldnt think they could choose <Bythedar> [2/16 @ 9:28] (0/0)
Wow! Major etiquette lessons for the orcs. <Mercury Cat> [2/16 @ 6:56] (0/0)

Galadriel setteling in Lothlorien <Lorien-lover> [2/16 @ 1:43] (1/2)

She left before the War. <PhantomS> [2/16 @ 10:25] (1/1)

thanks for summing it all up <Lorien-lover> [2/16 @ 22:21] (0/0)