New Members - Introduce Yourself Here

[Estelyn Telcontar]

Greetings to all new members! This is the place to introduce yourself and be welcomed by other members. Feel right at home! (The old thread is closed due to its length.)

If you haven't read any information about posting on the Downs yet, please check out the Forum FAQ (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6010) thread. Should you have questions that aren't answered there, you're welcome to send a PM (private message) to me or to Legolas, moderators of this forum, or to the moderator(s) of the forum on which you'd like to be active.

[Linaeve]

Hallo! I'm new . . . and I see I'm the first to post an introduction- yay! *ahem*

My name is Linaeve, but you can call me Lina. Linaeve supposedly means tree of song in some language or the other, and I'm told Lina means light in Italian. That said, I'm a senior in high school. Don't talk to me about colleges because I WILL slap you . . . or something! I swear, every time someone finds out I'm a senior, the first question out of their mouths is, "Do you know what college you're going to yet?" This craze with colleges is just one of my many pet peeves- I could go on raging about it forever.

Anyway, I'm a converted Tolkien fanatic. I was getting irritated because when the first Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings movies were due to be released, everyone was comparing the two, and I was convinced that nothing could beat Harry Potter. Well, one of my friends convinced me to read The Hobbit. I ended up devouring the rest of the books in about a week and a half, maybe even less. I'm so glad I found this site!

My other passions include classical music, philosophy, anything I don't know much of, Chinese literature and history, and Judaism. You can find a pretty complete list of my hobbies in my profile. Anyway, this introduction is much longer than I planned it to be! I'm glad you lasted this long, and I'm even happier to be here smilies/smile.gif

[ 9:04 PM November 26, 2003: Message edited by: Linaeve ]

[Amarantha_Daisy]

Welcome, oh newbie! You're the first one to say hi, I'm the first to respond. *I feel special!*

Don't talk to me about colleges because I WILL slap you... or something!

I know how you feel...I'm a junior in high school and people are already asking me about collage. I can't stand it!

Any-woo...Welcome to the 'Downs! You'll love it here, I'm sure. We're all friendly corpses smilies/wink.gif Enjoy being dead, and if you have any questions, just ask!

[Ainaserkewen]

Gasp! It never fails. The official welcome line here is "Enjoy being dead" I wonder how often I've said that? Not that it's bad or anything, just interesting how people have come to say it automatically.

Moving along: Hey Lina...welcome to the downs. A converted LOTR fan, eh?(little canadian lingo for you, smilies/tongue.gif ) Me too. But I didn't get into Harry Potter until after I was converted. I have this problem that I get real skeptical about new fads. And when HP came out I just gave it the cold shoulder. I didn't read the books until I got them for christmas(2001) and didn't see the movie until it came out on video(who knows when) However, I hopped onto the LOTR bandwagon almost immediately after seeing the movie. I'm still pretty weary of new fads, but old habits die hard, I suppose.

-Smiles!

[Kates Frodo Temp]

Welcome! smilies/smile.gif Enjoy being not alive! (See, I didn't say dead, did I?) My, how this site's membership grows! Have a great time.

[BlackCaptain]

Hello, Im BlackCaptain formerly of thetolkienforum.com...

I hope to have some great discussions with the lot of ya!

[Feanorian]

Hello, I too have come from the The Tolkein Forum. I look forward to having some interesting discussions here.

[Eolynne the Sad]

Hello to all. I'm probably one of the elder newcomers, as I have children pondering the dreaded "C" (College) question... I sympathize! Enjoy your youth and remember, your life is a journey. Every day can bring a new joy, a new sorrow, and always new horizons!

[Elennar Starfire]

Don't talk to me about colleges because I WILL slap you... or something!
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I know how you feel...I'm a junior in high school and people are already asking me about collage. I can't stand it!


I'm a freshman, and I also have been asked that. Give me a year to get used to high school, at least! smilies/mad.gif So many people think you need to have your future planned almost from birth, or something like that. Oops, I'm ranting. *stopstopstop!* ok, I will stop now.

Anyway, greetings to all new newbies or old newbies. (did that make sense? ummm...I think not) Enjoy thy deceasedness here at the 'downs! (is 'deceasedness' a word? Well, it is now!) And remember, Chatese is annoying to those who do not chat much and do not understand it. Here you have time to write properly.

[ 1:23 PM November 28, 2003: Message edited by: Elennar Starfire ]

[Ainaserkewen]

Enjoy being not alive! (See, I didn't say dead, did I?)
Enjoy thy deceasedness here at the 'downs! (is 'deceasedness' a word? Well, it is now!)
You all make me so happy with your imaginations.

Welcome to all, and happy thanksgiving to all Americans. I did the turkey thing weeks ago, but I'll say it anyway.

[Nienna, sister of Feanturi]

Hello, I'm Nienna and I've never been on any discussion forums before EVER so I bet I do something stupid and make a fool of myself....
Phew I'm glad I got that off my chest. I ntorduce myself, hmm. I have been deeply in love with Pippin ever since I read LOTR two years ago. I am still at school (unfortunately) but I don't live in America and so don't know what grade I would be in. I love writing and hope to be an author some day....

[ElentariGreenleaf]

Welcome to the 'downs Nienna! Ah, a Pippin fan. Yes, I guess he is a very likeable character. School is very unfortunate... I still have to go to school. I'm in yr11, so I only have 2 and a half yrs to go, then I'm free! Free I tell u! An author you say? Ah, I shall have to compete with u then if we both get books published ^_- smilies/biggrin.gif

[Linaeve]

I'm a freshman, and I also have been asked that. Give me a year to get used to high school, at least! So many people think you need to have your future planned almost from birth, or something like that. Oops, I'm ranting. *stopstopstop!* ok, I will stop now.

Well, I don't know if this'll make you feel any better, but my cousin already had a college counselor when she was a freshman! He helped her pick out the right courses to take and everything. And then supposedly there was a Chinese couple that named their son Harvmit, after Harvard and MIT. Now that's crazy!

Anyway, just so's we don't get off topic- welcome to all fellow newbies! And I will say that I do enjoy being dead oh so very much! smilies/tongue.gif

[Aethelwine]

Yay! New corpses!

Everybody, enjoy your stay here! You must, 'cause you'll never be leaving... smilies/evil.gif *an evil villian kind of laugh can be heard*

...

Alright, alright! I'll stop!

Nienna, don't worry. Eberybody here's as nice as you can ask from corpses. And we have a whole section for Newcomers! Nobody will laugh at you or anything!
BTW, Pippin is kewl! smilies/wink.gif

Eolynne, wisdom from an elder! I'm sure you'll spark some good discussions in the Books-forum!

BlackCaptain and Feanorian, I'm sure you'll enjoy your endless stay here! smilies/wink.gif

And then there's ofcourse Linaeve. Enjoy your stay here! I hope to see you in some interesting (or plain fun! smilies/biggrin.gif) discussion soon!

Love to ya all,
Aethelwine.

[Annalaliath]

Hi all you newly deads. I am a sophmore or something in college, I am not too sure we don't use too much of that kind of designation. But you will like it once ya get there. By the way chat speak is a nono and you should read the old Novices and newcommers for some good advice. Watch the old people here and see what they are doing and read all the rules before you jump into an RP.

That'll be all.

[Feared Half-Elf]

Nienna, your not the only person who doesn't live in America, not by a long shot!

Technically I'm not a New Corpse, but I've only just found this thread.

I'm in Year 10, for all those in England. I was converted to Lotr when a new girl in my class at school joined our gang and mysteriously liked Legolas. Now I'm into the whole shebang. My friend regrets the day when she let on that she liked him, because now I won't stop talking about Lotr and the BD.
For other hobbies of mine, I've been a fan of archery since I was 11. I've done it several times now and hope to join a club soon. I enjoy Geography, for some strange reason, and I play the Saxaphone. I'm currently Grade 4.

Thats all, Vanya Sulie!

[Ainaserkewen]

Nienna, your not the only person who doesn't live in America, not by a long shot! Well said, Yeah Canada!

I have no idea what kind of schooling everybody is in. I'm just in Grade 11 in high school if that counts. I'm 16 and this is my 12th year in school, K, 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11.

and I play the Saxaphone. Anybody who plays an instrument or sings or does something musical (even appreciate it) has got my thumbs up.

and I've never been on any discussion forums before EVER so I bet I do something stupid and make a fool of myself.... Do not worry about a thing, I was brand new once as well and you pick up very quickly. Happy hunting.

Happy days, and happy hearts...hum a tune today.

[Imladris]

After the first few idiotic posts/topics you write, you soon learn what and what not to do. smilies/wink.gif I also discovered the search button soon after I joined (strange I never saw it before).

So -- enjoy your fine coffins! Ignore the stench of decaying flesh (it disappears to a vague remembrance of your smelling oragan), amble in the bare bones of things, and remember that becoming a wight is the most pleasantest experience of your dead life!

Imladris

[Celegorm]

Hi, I signed in yesterday, but I visited this Forum before.

I like the quiz' here.

The first time of LOTR in my life was the Bakshi-movie. Since that time I read a lot of Tolkien's work. I'm nearly finished with HoME.

As my name shows, I'm more interested in the Sil. Since someone has "stolen" my favorit name Maglor (wich I use in some other boards), I decided to go down the line. smilies/wink.gif
Oh, and before you make the mistake: I'm female. smilies/wink.gif

If someone likes to know more about me, feel free to visit my HP.

Anyway, I hope, I don't make to much orthography-mistakes.

And I hope, I'll enjoy this forum and we'll have fun here. smilies/biggrin.gif

[ShadowElf]

Hey, My name is Kevin, ive been a member for a bit but havent talked lately. My friends nicknamed me the "Keeper of Bara-dur" because of my knowledge of Mordor. If u wanna talk about anything in Middle Earth, im me me aim sn is Ninjaishad. See if u kno more than me.

[Tar-Alcarin]

My name is Kevin too acutally. I a, just into Lord of the Rings. I have read the books before the movie came out THANK YOU VERY MUCH, and obvisously like the Kings of Numenore a bit too much. I have known about this site for a while now bu have never joined the forums. Thank the Valar I wasnt King when Numenore sunk below. Stupid Tar-Palantir smilies/wink.gif

I am Also a freshman at high school but I think there is only one person who knows more than me about LOTR at school. I started to read the books in 6th grade and have been hooked ever since. I, for some reason got into LotR and have never really known why. Now my sister is a "wannabe-ringer" and i will never forgive her.

I wonder if PJ will have the dwarves at Pelennor since the Elves were at Helms Deep.

[ 10:01 PM December 02, 2003: Message edited by: Tar-Alcarin ]

[Donlammenion]

hi peeps i've been a way for a while but hope to make a healthy return i'm lee in life but don will do fine in tolkien. it feels good to be back smilies/biggrin.gif

[Castamir]

I'm Castamir. I've been interested in Tolkein for 21 years, and have read The lord of the rings 25 times fully, and the sil 18 times fully, as well as all of the others at leastb 10 times. This probabley sounds really sad but i don't care.
I v'e done a family tree, showing the decent from Finwe to Aragorn II. Cheers

[Estelyn Telcontar]

Welcome to all newcomers! I'm sure you'll enjoy yourself here.

Castamir, you sound like a candidate for the Tolkien Coming of Age Club (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=14&t=001138) - it's not a formal group, just a thread for those who have known Tolkien's works 18 years or longer to gather and share their experiences. I'd also like to invite any other newcomers who fit into that category - come on over, pull up a rocking chair and enjoy the fellowship!

[Firefoot]

My name is Firefoot. I have been a LotR freak for almost two years now. I don't like the movie near as much as the book. When I started the Hobbit I had no idea what it was about and by the time I was on the second page I was hooked. I finished LotR in about nine days over spring break.
~Firefoot

[Finwe]

Have a wonderful time being dead Firefoot!

BTW, Firefoot was my favorite horse in LotR, and Eomer was one of my most favorite characters.

[Caoimhin]

Hi everybody!

The name's Caoimhin, or just Caoi for short (or if you're lazy). In case you're wondering what the name means, it is the Irish/Gaelic version of my real name (Kevin). I had a brother who posted here a while back (Barodir, though he never posted much and only did some of the RPG's) who got me interested in the forums, and I just rediscovered the forums as of late.

I've been a LotR fan since the first movie came out (though I did read the Hobbit long before that). Afterwards, I was entralled with Middle Earth, and quickly went to read the Trilogy and anything else I could get my hands on.

I'm definitely looking forward to wasting all my time on the forums now. smilies/biggrin.gif

[Imladris]

Welcome Caoimhin!

I'm definitely looking forward to wasting all my time on the forums now.

Hehe, so true...so true.

[Annalaliath]

Hi FIrefoot and Caoimhin I hope you both enjoy the deadness of this realm.

Welcome and enjoy.

[Orominuialwen]

Technically I'm not a New Corpse, but I've only just found this thread. *blushes* Me too. When I first joined, I was very confused and I don't think I even looked in this section. smilies/redface.gif But, by now I've been here more than 6 months and have become a wight. Don't fell bad I'f you're rather lost here- when I first joined, I didn't know how to have an avatar, or quote anybody! Now I'm just fine- although I've still never started a topic (All the good ideas I have hve already been used smilies/smile.gif ) Enjoy your death one and all! I've never really found anybody on the 'Downs who isn't nice and understanding. To put it bluntly, no one laughs when you make mistakes (and I should know, I've made more than my share!) Have fun! smilies/biggrin.gif

Oromin

[Dunraukion]

Hey all! I'm new to this forum.. be nice.. Or i will kill you! smilies/smile.gif I'm Naz.. From Norway.. Or if it's middle earth that count's i would say i would fit perfectly into.. Rohan.. I am a great Horse rider! As good as they come norwegian Style.. Uhm.. What more is there to say? I am no wannabe Elf person.. I am a true human.. Really.. Legolas is cool and all but he is so weak!! In hand-to-hand combat.. without swords he would stink! but Boromir, Aragorn, Faramir, Eomer and all the other cool humans in LotR (I will not mention any because i am tired and i want to sleep. And yes i have read the books!! Twice.. Once in each language smilies/biggrin.gif) they are big strong guys and they are so much cooler! Maybe they don't live that long but hanging around the same girl for 4-5000 years will make you sick of her! Soo.. What more is there to say.. I play basketball! Which is fun.. Norway's best team.. Not lost a game in the series for like.. 5-6 years straight.. I'm 16 years old.. Uhm.. well.. Yeah..

Dunraukion

[Ascavása]

Hello all! I am Ascavása. I come from Combe. Both my parents were killed by orcs went they came charging through our village. I ran as far as I could. And now, I'm on my way to Breredon.

Actually, I am writing a book about all this. hehehe.. Wish me luck!

[Oroaranion]

im new. i think i'm in love with the eorlingas, but there you go. im off to read the books now. laterz all

[Rilwen Gamgee]

Yes! More new, freshly dead bodies! Enjoy thy death and enjoy hanging out with the rest of us "LotR" and Tolkien fans! smilies/biggrin.gif Good luck with your book, Ascavása!

[Annalaliath]

Hi yall, Welcome. Have fun here, we are all dead! All dead! Oh yeah, I am a New mexico person, that is part of the US for those who don't know. But anyway, just thaught I would Welcome the Newly Deads.

[Tuor Turambar,Cursed by the Valar]

Hello, I am Tuor Turambar. Dont ask me why, i think i mistyped somewhere and it has stuck with me. Anyway, I am new here, but I have known about this site for a while. Unfortunately, I was not aware there was a forum.
And im in middle scool, for those of you who care. Nothing more shall you learn. smilies/evil.gif

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 9:14 PM December 09, 2003: Message edited by: Tuor Turambar,Cursed by the Valar ]

[Nilia]

Hi, I'm Nilia. I am a freshman in high school. I have been to this site a lot, but I didn't realize that there were message boards. I read the Trilogy in seventh grade and was immediately hooked. And that's about it.

[lord_of_rohan2003]

Hi im a Lord of Rohan and im a alch....oh sorry I thought I was at another message board smilies/smile.gif

Well lets see here,I have only been a Tolkien fan for a short time.After I saw the first movie I thought"hey this is pretty cool"So I ran out a few days latter and bought all 3 books,and ever since then I have been a fan of both books and movies.

Anyway that's me saying hi and I hope there isin't to many tuff newbie initiations around here.Till then.....

[Aredhel Ar-Feiniel]

Hey, IM Aredhel Ar-Feiniel, and im VERY surprised that my name was not taken as there seem to be a LOT of members here. Anyway, I got really into LOTR after the first movie came out. (please dont hurt me! smilies/tongue.gif )read the books and have been reading them ever since. Its kinda weird becuase I iwll come across poeple who are talking about the movie and i will be correcting them on what the hell they are saying, it gets me really annoyed. Anyone else had that problem?

Anyway, my faves in LOTR are, Aredhel (of course) Fëanor, Elrond, Legolas, Théodred, Éomer, Glorfindel, Éowyn and Boromir, oh! oh! and Grima, (just because he is creepy)

I like Literature, concerts and i know a LOT about actors/actresses/movies, some may say its obsessive to check the entertainment news websites twice a day, but i dont care. smilies/biggrin.gif

[Annalaliath]

Wow! Much more fresh m... I mean Newly Deads. Have fun yall, and enjoy being dead.

[Alexandria Lumiere]

My name is Lady Halladiliel.I'm new here,just registered a few minutes ago,actually.I heard of this site from my friend.At first,I thought nothing can beat Harry Potter but I was wrong.For me they're equals.The truth is,I've read the Two Towers and Return of the King.As for the Fellowship,I just watched it on the cinemas.

[Jamiel Hartington]

Hey Lady Halladiliel,
The picture you sent me are so beautiful.When can we see each other personally?

[Annalaliath]

Alexandria Lumiere, Lady Halladiliel, welcome to the Barrow Downs. I am also pleased to say that I like HP too. YOu realy aught to read The Fellowship of the Ring. It is a bit difernt from the movie. And on and on I could go. But welcome. Enjoy the deadness of the Downs.

[dubleu]

ey casadillio I love eating anyone else like to eat? smilies/biggrin.gif

[Eol Telemnar]

Hey, I think i'm a little late about posting on this topic. I'm Eol Telemnar, The Dark Elf. smilies/evil.gif smilies/eek.gif smilies/frown.gif smilies/biggrin.gif

[Podo Sandybanks of Frogmorton]

My name is Podo Sandybanks, a hobbit from frogmorton. smilies/cool.gif I just joined

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 8:34 AM December 15, 2003: Message edited by: Podo Sandybanks of Frogmorton ]

[candlelight]

evelyn but you can call me evie...or eve...or candlelight...

[Jess]

Hi I'm Jess as you can see by my name, ya I'm new, I just joined yesterday. I'm thirteen and in eight grade. I started to read the books right when school started and ended a couple of weeks ago (ya I'm knida a slow reader and I never have time). I started to read the books after I saw the movies because I thought they were really good and I thought the books would probably be better. I do have a couple questions so if anyone knows where I can ask them please tell me. Thanks!
~*Jessica*~ smilies/biggrin.gif

[Ainaserkewen]

Hey Jess,
About your questions, depends on what kind of questions they are. If you're confused about Tolkien's writings, check out the books forum, if it's on the movies...check out the movies forum. If you're questions are very specific, you could try the search option, or I'd be happy to answer any I could, and if not me, I'd probably know where abouts to find the thread that concerns them.

-Stay Puft.

[Jess]

Hi Ainaserkewen,
Um a lot of my questions are on the creation of Middle-Earth, the Valar, Valinor, and the history of Middle-Earth and the inhabitant. I don't want to sound like a loser asking though, you know becuae I feel kinda weird not knowing a lot about this stuff and seeing people talk in depth about stuff I have no clue on.Thanks for replying!
~*Jessica*~ smilies/biggrin.gif

[Rilwen Gamgee]

Greetings, Jess! Don't worry, you don't sound like a loser. Everyone's a beginer at some point. Either check out the Books forum (Dang, they get into some insightful disscussions there! smilies/eek.gif ) or feel free to PM any of us other people here. Happy deathday to all the other newlings! smilies/smile.gif

[Jess]

Thanks Rilwen Gamgee.Do you or anyone know if there arw any websites that would give me that info? If you do know that then thanks!
~*Jessica*~ smilies/biggrin.gif

[Thorongil]

Another newcomer coming your way! I became a fan when I heard of the first movie. My christmas wish was the book, and that did it. I have searched the libraries for all the books I could find, because this was really interesting. It seems that I can gain some knowledge here by reading posts too. A great web page! smilies/biggrin.gif

[Finwe]

Happy deathday! I hope you'll have fun here, and that you'll learn a lot. The Books forum can be rather educating, but if you feel you're in over your head there, you can drop by the Mirth forum and have a good laugh. Let me warn you though, some of the jokes can be rather... how do I put this... hormonal. smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/biggrin.gif

[Thorongil]

I think I'll be okay. I dont have that much knowledge of lotr, but I am eager to learn, and I find out new stuff all the time.

[Annalaliath]

Hi you all newly deads, I am willing to answer any questions I can, but be forwarned I am a space case!!!!! Welcome welcome....

Jess if you ar intersested in the dreation of Middle Earth go to thelibaraie and read the silmirilion.

[Thorongil]

I have just read it. It was a great book. And I might have a question from time to time. smilies/smile.gif

[Melkor89]

Hey...I'm a lonely freshman guy with a huge love for LOTR. It began when I was 7years old and my Dad read me the books. Now...aside from collecting LOTR stuff...i spend my time playing violin...trying to learn bass guitar...acting...fencing i did for a while...and basically doing anything to protect myself from the boredom of life. Well peace out y'all. And ladies........don't fight over me too much. J/K. See y'all 'round.

[Finwe]

Freshman in High School or freshman in College? (No, I'm not going to stalk you. smilies/biggrin.gif)


If anyone has any questions, Tolkien-related or not, feel free to PM me, and I'll answer them.

[Annalaliath]

Hi welcome. I think that this is only gonna be a weekly greeting to all the newly deads.

Melkor89 Have fun here. Don't be afraid of the Mods and Pm any one if you feel the need. Freshmen in what? Also, fencing sounds fun.


Thorongil , welcome. Congrats on reading the books. That is a great feat, not kidding. It took me a while, but I tend to read other books at the same time too so that may be it.

Enjoy the deadness here.

[Arcuwen]

'Ello all! I'm Arcuwen (Royal Bow Maiden in Elvish), an avid reader and writer who is, of course, obsessed with Lord of the Rings and the other works of J.R.R. Tolkien. A friend told me about the Barrow Downs and I've really enjoyed the forum so far (thanks Thule!). Finally, a place where you can talk about the actual stories rather than how "hot" so-and-so is. My interests include reading, skiing, tennis, spending time with friends and family, playing with my bird and dog, walking in the woods, and writing my own fantasy stories. I have a site dedicated to my writings, which is my homepage. Feel free to visit, but I must warn you, it is under major construction and some parts of it are off limits to the public. I'm currently starting the Silmarillion. What a book!

[Wilwarin Bluemoon]

smilies/wink.gif Hey everybody my real name is VANESSA wich means BUTTERFLY wich is WILWARIN in elf quenya, so thats how I got that name and i just thought Bluemoon sounded cool. You can call me wilwarin or wilwa wich ever you like.I love LOTR!!! smilies/smile.gif smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/tongue.gif smilies/cool.gif

[Phervasaion]

Welcome Wilwarin, and i hope you have a great time at the downs.

P.S I love LotR to smilies/biggrin.gif.

[Enedbelethiel]

Hello! I'm Enedbelethiel, and I'm a college student on the east coast. I'm very much new to the Lord of the Rings, though a friend introduced me to The Hobbit in junior high. I have since fallen in love with the trilogy and the movies, and I love anything to do with them. My newfound appreciation was even noticed by my mother, who bought me Nenya last year as a gift. I always wear it, and it's a little piece of the LOTR that I can carry around with me always! I'm very glad to be part of the Barrow-Downs community, and though I've just become a member at the conclusion of the movie trilogy, I am still quite content to talk about it and discuss the past movies and books as well. We still have the ROTK EE to look forward to, so I'm glad of that! Thanks for welcoming me! smilies/smile.gif

[Imladris]

Welcome, Enedbelethiel! Enjoy being a fresh corpse and participating in ghoulish discussions...

Ah! Alas for the lack of money to buy LotR things.

[aleesa]

Hi..I'm Aleesa. I've just registered. I've been a fan of the books since I was a teen. Seen all the 3 movies and I think the latest LOTR:ROTK was sooooo cool. Looking forward to making new friends and enriching my knowledge of Middle-Earth.

[Sirithrodwen]

Hi everybody, I'm Lindsay. I just joined yesterday.

Don't talk to me about colleges because I WILL slap you... or something!

You're not the only one. I'm a senior in high school, and I get "the question" just about everyday. I have no idea what I'm going to do after high school, is that so bad? smilies/rolleyes.gif

[Rilwen Gamgee]

Ghostly welcomes to Arcuwen, Wilwarin, Enedbelethiel, Aleesa, and Sirithrodwen!

Finally, a place where you can talk about the actual stories rather than how "hot" so-and-so is.

Well said! smilies/smile.gif (I don't mean to burst anyone'ss bubble, by the way, if you DO happen to think someone's hot. My appologies if I have.)

Ah! Alas for the lack of money to buy LotR things.

smilies/frown.gif I'm in the same situation. I only have... 8 dollars!

[Sirithrodwen]

My newfound appreciation was even noticed by my mother, who bought me Nenya last year as a gift. I always wear it, and it's a little piece of the LOTR that I can carry around with me always!

My dad got me Nenya this year has his Christmas present to me. I showed it to him, and he said, "If that's what you want." It's such a beautiful ring, I know I'll always wear it. smilies/biggrin.gif

[Aragalen]

Hello! It is very nice to be here. I've been a Tolkien fan for about thirty years. I've read the books so many times it isn't funny- yet I still find new things every time. I really enjoy debating nit-picky trivial points of the stories. I have also seen all the movies- Rankin-Bass, Bakshi, Jackson. Except I still haven't caught the Return of the King. Soon, I hope! Well, thank you. smilies/smile.gif

[Estelyn Telcontar]

Welcome to all newcomers! Aragalen, with that many years of enjoying Tolkien's books, you definitely qualify for "membership" in the Tolkien Coming of Age Club (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=14&t=001138). Unfortunately, there's not an actual place we can meet, but those of us who have been reading Tolkien at least 18 years meet on that thread to share and compare experiences. Come on over - there are enough rocking chairs for all! smilies/wink.gif

[Gayahuaniel]

Hey all of you, I'm new around here. My name is Gayahuaniel. Don't know really waht to tell about myself. I'm addicted to Lord of the Rings and everything related to LotR and Tolkien. I write my own stories, fantasy stories.

What you want to know, ask!

[Arnostae]

*waves shyly* Hi everyone. I'm Alison, and I've been a bit of a lurker on here for a while now. Not really a regular lurker, but a lurker nonetheless. And after going to see RotK for the second time last night and having no one to talk about it with, I ended up actually registering on here, just so I could put in my opinion that Sam's "I can't carry it for you, but I can carry you!" line is the best in the film.

I'm Scottish, in my last year of High School before going on to Uni, and ever so slightly crazy. But I'm sure you'll discover that for yourselves fairly soon. You have been warned. smilies/wink.gif

[Finwe]

Arnostae, the majority of the people here on the Downs are completely crazy, so you won't feel out of place!

[Galadel Vinorel]

Hail the conquering hero!

Well, I am not exactly sure why I am intorducing myself here, for I am actually not new to this site, but I have not been able to come here for nearly a year, so I thought that I'd come and say hi to everyone.- HI!

Well, I really must be going, but I would just like to say, "Welcome!" to the new folks in this country, and may you enjoy being one of us dead folks. Trust me, dead people parties are much better than live people parties. :-) Namarie.

[symestreem]

Man tindome! (Good twilight... I don't know the elvish for "evening"). I don't exactly qualify as a "Newbie". Maybe an "agianie"- I joined about a year and a half ago but had to desist for a while. Then my name became invalid. So know that I have told you my sob story smilies/tongue.gif Oh, i believe my name before was Willowsilver.
My name wasn't supposed to come out as symestreem... it was supposed to be Tasarewen (Willow Maiden) but I like symestreem anyway. Yes, that is spelled with two "e"s.
Looking forward to having academic and totally nerdy discussions about Middle-earth and the finer points of elven etiquette. smilies/tongue.gif
Greetings and welcome to everyone here. We shall enjoy being unliving, shall we not?

[Bill]

Hey, I'm William from the Earth > S E Asia > Singapore!!
The Barrow Downers here
are really friendly and cool!
Barrow Downs Rocks!! *hehe!~*

[Annalaliath]

Welcome all you newly deads. Enjoy being dead on the Barrow Downs.

Annalaliath

[FabdaEclectic]

Hi everyone. I'm Fab da Eclectic. I write screenplays, novels and produce music. This seems to be a great place to hang out. Looking forward to a long membership at Barrow Downs.

[Elennar Starfire]

Looks like we've got some really cool new members! Greetings to all newly dead, and enjoy thy deceasedness! I look forward to discussing all things Tolkien with you all!

My new year's resolution: Read UT and HoME, and post more often in Books.

[One of the Nine]

Hola!
I am not Spanish! I don't even speak it.
I am 1 of the 9, and the barrowdowns is the coolest LotR website I have seen so far. smilies/smile.gif

[Athaniel]

Hello, my name is Athaniel. I registerd yesterday. I am presently doing a Diploma as a translator and interpreter. Before that I did an M. A. Degree in History and Philosophy. When I was forteen I read LOTR for the first time. I got the English original this Christmas. Although the translation was very good, you cannot beat the original. I am wondering whether any of you have seen the movies? Since I heard about the films I felt reluctant to go, because I did not want my imagination being populated by the characters of the film. Also I heard that much was changed and I found many characters unfitting when watching a magazine on the making of the movies. But what really convinced me not to go was the statement by Tolkien's biographer M. White that Tolkien himself would have hated the film. What do you think?
I hope we are going to have some nice conservations.
Greetings
Athaniel smilies/rolleyes.gif

[DarkRose]

Welcome, welcome, Athaniel!

I'm sure you'd enjoy making a trip to The Movies forum, if you're interested in conversations or debates about the movies. You'll find that many of us have seen the movies and have much input to offer. smilies/wink.gif

Anyway, if you have any questions, feel free to ask!

Enjoy being dead. smilies/evil.gif

- DarkRose, local Flower of Death

[Faralas]

Greetings my fellow Wayfarers! I am Faralas, who is actually a character I created for an RPG that I'm in the process of writing and developing. 'Tis indeed good to be dead.

I've been trolling this site for a while and find it wonderful. I read the trilogy many years ago (well over 20) and actually took a course on it when I was in college (back in the First Age). *g* I now realize there is a lot about it that I had forgotten, especially with the movies' release. I'm quite fond of Jackson's interpretation of the Trilogy and look forward to seeing the Return of the King.

I'm a full-time writer and (as noted above) am in the process of developing an interactive fiction fantasy/adventure game for a publisher in the UK. (I live in the US - east coast). So, that about sums up moi. I'm so glad I found this website.

Enjoy!

Faralas

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 10:24 AM December 31, 2003: Message edited by: Faralas ]

[FairLadyGoldberry]

Ok well lets see...I've been browsing these forums for awhile but I just recently joined. I'm a sophmore in high school, I've been a LOTR fan for awhile...and I'm just happy to belong to this merry little Tolkien society! smilies/biggrin.gif

[Phervasaion]

Welcome to the downs fairlady. Its good to see you enthusiastic about joining and have a great time.

[Emma Woodhouse]

Hello everyone! *loooks around happily*

A friend told me about this site and I saw the forum...it looks like fun! At least it´s not a place where I get "Fur-reak" hissed into my ear when I tell people I had about two hours of sleep cause I went to the RotK midnight prmiere!:P ;-)

What else can I say...I love Tolkien, I love the movies, I love the books...and I´m really exited to meet some fellow "lovers"! smilies/smile.gif

suilad&stuff,
Emma Woodhouse, the only elf at Hartfield

PS. In case you were wondering about my screenname: Jane Austen is one of my other obsessions, and I just adore Emma.

[Bekah]

I have been very busy recently, and probably will not frequent the Barrowdowns as much as in former days, but I wanted to again welcome all newcomers to the best LOTR in the world (that's my opinion, anyway).

Enjoy yourselves, but remember to post well and on topic and ask questions in PMs if you need to (feel free to PM me).

Many cheers and Season's greetings!

~ Elentari II

[Aragorns Twisted Angel]

Howdy all! I'm new around here!

[Elennar Starfire]

Hurrah! More cool members! smilies/cool.gif Greetings all, and enjoy thy deceasedness!

(And Happy New Year!)

[Finwe]

Yes indeed! Happy New Year to all you new members!

[Aragorns Twisted Angel]

Hannon le for the warm welcome! Glad to be here mellon-nin

[merry_of_the_shire]

Hi, im new here and im going to tell you alittle bit about my self. im 17,female.i live in england.im a student at ashford school of art and design. i look very similar to a hobbit because im short,i have curly hair,eat loads, etc. anyway im a massive fan of lotr,i base all my art projects on lotr. im hoping in three years time to live in new zealand and become an artist. i really like talking to new people. so if you fancy a chat email me im also a very good listerner.

And there you'll be in my arms just sleeping

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 7:38 AM January 02, 2004: Message edited by: merry_of_the_shire ]

[Livesiel Greenleaf]

Hi, I'm Livesiel Greenleaf, wife of Legolas Greenleaf. My daughter is Tanraugwen.

[Annalaliath]

Welcome, Mery of the shire, you remind me of me! but I am an animation student in New Mexico at TVI. the only difference is I am something of a Dwobbit. A tall one at that. So, I do end up eating alot and my stuborness is legend....

Have fun on the Barrow Downs, enjoy being dead.

[Memory of Trees]

Hello! My name is Memory. I have been visiting the BDs for about a year now, but just died about ten minutes ago. I am really excited, especially about the RPGs!

See you around!

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 7:32 PM January 02, 2004: Message edited by: Memory of Trees ]

[Aiya]

Well, I 'died' aaaaages ago, stayed in this under-world for a time - posting infrequently - then drifted away because of life's darn siren call. But curiousity always appears when you least expect it, and I wanted to come back. Considering that membership has changed completely since I was last here, I re-introduce myself.

Aiya translates as hail, as in the interjectory. My interests are Fantasy (LotR especially), Music (Flute especially), Writing, Reading, Linguistics and Speechwriting. I'm from Downunder, in Sydney.

Anyway, here's to a good afterlife surrounded by friends.

Aiya

[The Dark Elf]

Hi i'm Mack I registered today. I'm 14 so I don't have much to say.

[Melkor89]

what is PMing and how do you do it?

[Imladris]

FAQs -- scroll down until you come to the PMs (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=2&t=001152)

[High King Fingolfin]

Hi! I'm HKF. You could say I'm not a newcomer because I've been reading over my sister's shoulder since she first joined. As you may have guessed by my signature, her name is Orominuialwen. I've been a member for a while, but haven't been able to post. smilies/wink.gif

[Rilwen Gamgee]

Yessss, new corpses, preciousss! But they isn't fresh, oh no. *Gollum gollum*Not good to gobbles them upsy...

Many cold, morbid, slimy, deathly welcomes to all newly-deads! enjoy your... "eternal", shall I say, stay. smilies/evil.gif Don't worry, nothing bad will happen. smilies/smile.gif

[Annalaliath]

Hi ya Newly deads. Have fun here. Enjoy being dead!!!!

[Lord Vaughn]

Hullo there!Welcome to your newest member, straight from the endless continent of Atlantis,the magnificent and all powerful Mage of Silence,Lord Vaughn Avalon!

Please,to anyone who reads this message and think that I'm a boastful newbie,I'm not.
I'm just trying to get your attention. smilies/biggrin.gif

[DarkRose]

Greetings, Lord Vaughn! A warm welcome to the Barrow Downs!

I'm sure you'll enjoy yourself. Keep up the enthusiasm, and I hope to see good posts from you! smilies/smile.gif

Enjoy being dead! smilies/biggrin.gif

- DarkRose, Flower of Death

[master_of_puppets]

i wouldnt call myself new as i used 2b a fanatical member a couple of years ago... from around 2001... but i had a lot of exams on so didnt come online much and my account canceled. altho my poems are still on the fanfiction bit! but yeh, i've rejoined!

i initally got into the books after seeing the first movie- i ran home and burried my head in the books reading for 4 conscutive days before ending. im currently half way through the Silmarillion tho ive re-read LOTR and the Hobbit many times. im also very into music, especially the Rolling Stones but also Dire Straits, Jacko, Queen, Led Zep, Elton JOhn, the Darkness and others.

well theres a bit about me... thank you for your time!

[Lomiel]

Rrgh, I am a stupid Lomiel, yes. I didn't realize that there was a strand for intros smilies/biggrin.gif . Heheh. Bah, I was hoping to save that careless mistake for a rainy day. Oh, well. C'est la vie.

Anyway, I'm really not as absent minded as all this. Really. Trust me.

I've been to a few message boards in the past and I'm the extremely (yeah right) mature age of 15, so I shouldn't be a hugely glaring newbie. If I am, you can smack me. Not really, but....

So that's the basic story on me. A little insane, but....yeah that's about all there is to it. OH! And I'm also a decent roleplayer, just to let you know, I'll probably be mostly hanging out there. smilies/smile.gif

See you all around!
~Lomiel

[Elladriar]

Hey, i'm new here! just spent about half an hour looking for this forum...but now that i'v found it there really isn't much to say about me apart from, i'm a fan of the books erm i love sports and i have a thing for cheese *drools*! ok well, thats all you really need to know, off to explore the Barrow-downs. smilies/biggrin.gif

[paavo]

Hi all! another newbie reporting in. so a little about me: as you have probably quessed from my name (ok, maybe you haven't) I'm Finnish. I am 16 years old and of course a huge fan of Tolkien. Other interest are aikido, volleyboll, badminton, soccer, table-tennis etc. I quess that's all. Glad to be here. and I almost forgot, I can't resist mokkabars
smilies/tongue.gif

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 12:30 PM January 09, 2004: Message edited by: paavo ]

[Angalhugwen]

Hello all! My name is Angalhugwen in elfish, but my real name is Ana. I'm excited to read and read on this site as well as post when possible. :) TTFN

[Eruanna Losille]

Vedui'! I'm Eruanna (which I just found out is supposed to be Eruanne, but oh well.) I'm a newbie who's seen all three movies, read the Hobbit and is working on the Fellowship. (I don't get the 'enjoy being dead' thing, but if I read the chapter about Barrow Downs, I think I'll clue in) Oh! And I'm trying to learn how to read/speak Quenya and write Tengwar. (I'm a langauge lover) Um...ok that's about it. I look forward to getting to know you all!

[Rosie- Posie Peatfingers]

Hi, I'm Rosie.(If anyone's wondering where I gt my wierd name it was off some hobbit name generator- not the barrow downs one) I'm 16 years old and still *sigh* at school. My favourit ME chracter is Frodo... closely followed by Pippin. I'm rather obsessed with Hobbits... in fact I'm even beginning to suspect that I have some Hobbit blood in me. Im short, always thinking with my stomach, I don't like heights or boats and enjoy researching my family history. The only thing that's missing is the hairy feet.... but perhaps that's not such a bad thing. I adore Fan Fiction in it's many shapes and forms particularly as concerns Hobbits. I'm currently reading the Silmarrillion (hope I spelled that right) I'm about a third of the way through. Quite apart from enjoying the book (which I am) I am hoiping it will upgrade me from being just another silly teenage girl with a crush on Elijah Wood to a Serious Tolkien Fan... Small hope.

[Autumn Dawn Tinuviel]

Greetings to all! I just joined the posting board. However, I have been visiting the site for a quite sometime now....a couple of years, in fact. I don't know what took me so long to join the forum, but I am here now. My name really is Autumn Dawn (even though I was born in the summer and at night....my mother has a sense of humour, see). Well, there's my intro...usually I am more longwinded than this (which I am sure will become evident in subsequent posts)... smilies/biggrin.gif

[ElizabethGreenleaf]

Greetings MiddleEarthlings-
my name is Elizabeth -nothins special bout me. ah...i love Legolas LOL i loves the Lord Of the Rings- there really isnt anything to tell bout me thats "special"
How do u put a pic as your picture thing

[Missy Evenstar]

Hey I'm a newbie. smilies/smile.gif My friend sent me to this site. It's so very cool. I love it!

I actually at first didn't like LOTR. But then I had to read them in one of my classes in college and I LOVED them. I've since read "The Hobbit" and re-read "The Fellowship" and "Two Towers". And am currently working on re-reading "Return of the King". I just saw the movie and it was SO good. I cried for the whole last part of the movie.

My favorite character in LOTR is Sam. I love him because he's so loyal to Frodo. And willing to follow him even into Mordor where he knows they might not come back from. Well I think I've babbled on enough. Bye now! smilies/smile.gif

[ElberethVarda]

A very old story....

I joined back in September but have come here only once since then. smilies/biggrin.gif

[Sparrow]

Hi everyone. I'm Sparrow. I just joined the site and figured this would be the place to sign in appropriately. I am not familiar with anyone at this website on a personal basis and just found it by browsing the Internet, but I would like to thank all the moderators and administrators for their excellent work - the site is very well set up. A gave the Forum Policies and FAQs a good read, so it seems like I am all set.

~Sparrow

[Finwe]

Welcome all newbies! Have fun being dead!

[Alchisiel]

Hello everyone. I'm new to the site and new to The Lord of the Rings. I saw The Fellowship first then decided to read the books. I've gotten so far as the Return of the King and am waiting to see the movie first. I don't want to know what happens until after I see rotk. It seems I'm older than most-I'm 31. I live in the States. Well see you all later!!

[Estelyn Telcontar]

Welcome to all newcomers! Alchisiel, you'll find that there are quite a few members who can top your age easily! smilies/wink.gif Some of us read the books back in the 60s and 70s, when fandom was just beginning, and are enjoying the opportunity to share that enthusiasm with others of all ages here. Have a good time on the Downs!

[Storm]

Hello I am new here

[Galadel Vinorel]

Greetings those new to the Barrowdowns. I hope to see you all around here. This is the best LOTR website that I have ever found. Also, a tip for you "newbies", if I may, go an post on the Green Dragon Inn and then join one of the RPGs (Role Playing Games), for that is the best way to build up your posts and title.

Enjoy being dead!

[Humanure]

hi.
I´m Paulo and i´m from Portugal.

it´s good to see a huge commutity dedicated to this mythology. excellent.


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<font size=1 color=339966>[ 1:53 PM January 13, 2004: Message edited by: Humanure ]

[Rilwen Gamgee]

Mae govannen, Storm and Humanure! Yes, we're all quite proud of our Ringieness. smilies/biggrin.gif Remember: Quality over quantity. Enjoy your non-living life! (That was an oxymoron wasn't it...? smilies/rolleyes.gif )

[Boromir of Gondor]

Hi! i'm Boromir(my real name you shall never know)I'm also thinking about college, people pester me into which college to go to. I'm an avid painter and paint many LOTR models.

I first read the book at 13, and had some difficulty getting into it, but now i can read the books within a week ( 5 days ) impossible?, no, easy as pie!

I have started the Hobbit and am Half way through, my other hobbies include sitting in front of the computer all day and the PS2, i'm sure it'll be great here and i'll take on any hard questions you have...

[Lyta_Underhill]

Welcome to all the newly-deads! (There must be a war out there or something! Lots of new recruits! ) smilies/wink.gif It is good to see corpses of all ages making their way in here, although, Alchisiel, I must say I top your age by a few years! smilies/wink.gif Also a fond welcome to Rosie- Posie Peatfingers, who shares my love of Frodo and Pippin! smilies/biggrin.gif There are lots of Frodo-Pippinophiles around here...just dig into a random burial mound and sometimes one will pop out with a horrid rusty sword and some liquified mushrooms! (Frodo-Pippinophiles? I've GOT to find a more graceful term!) I just like to use "Hobbit-fancier" but, unlike most hobbits, I don't get into the whole family tree thing, love the water AND heights, and tend to go off alone all the time. Let's hear it for hobbits! *waves tiny hands in the air* smilies/biggrin.gif (Not to short the Men, Elves, Orcs, and (Eru forbid!) the Fell Beasts and Nazgul on this thread!)

Cheers!
Lyta

[Armetiel]

I also am new. I'm 21 (or will be in two days) and am from Canada. Other than studying up on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, (which I assume is a fairly common hobby around here smilies/wink.gif ) I love Figure Skating (especially ice dance), Diving, and every other Olympic sport as well.

[King Elessar]

Hello, my name is Elessar...or Aragorn...or Strider...whatever

I am a Lord of the Rings fan and have my own LOTR site

[Kates Frodo Temp]

Welcome, Armetiel, Elessar! Enjoy the 'Downs! I look forward to seeing lots of posts! smilies/smile.gif

(Note to other greeters: See, I managed to avoid saying "dead" OR "not alive"!!! smilies/biggrin.gif Do I get a prize? smilies/rolleyes.gif

[Rilwen Gamgee]

Welcome, welcome to the land where black, green, and gold prevails and death is actually a good thing! smilies/smile.gif

Nice message boards, King Elessar! I wish I had my own site... The trouble is, I don't know how... smilies/frown.gif

Let's hear it for hobbits! *waves tiny hands in the air*

Aye! Hip-hip-hooray! smilies/biggrin.gif

[Mithcham]

Hello all,
I am new here and glad to be a part of this forum. I look forward to reading and posting messages with all of you. I am an English major and was assigned to read The Lord of the Rings last year for one of my classes and have got my hands on any Tolkien I can since then. I am fascinated with the whole world that he has created and hope to read and share ideas with everyone.

Thanks much,
stephen
p.s. Does anyone know how to pronouce Mithcham? Thanks.

[Robomir]

Good Evening all,
I have just joined this site this week and I think its great (I will just have to hope that I still find time for my A-Levels).
I am from England.
(I am afraid I have no idea how to pronounce Mithcham though).

[Roxbury]

Hello all, my name is Roxbury and I'm new to this site. I have rediscovered my passion for Tolkien after 20 years and it's so much nicer to study him now that I don't have that pesky college to worry about. My son and I are avid LotR fans and my spouse thinks we are nuts. Lookimg forward to learning lots on this site and sharing ideas with you all! Roxbury

[Lyta_Underhill]

Welcome, Mithcham, Robomir and Roxbury to the realm that never dies, because its not really alive! smilies/wink.gif
I have rediscovered my passion for Tolkien after 20 years and it's so much nicer to study him now that I don't have that pesky college to worry about. Amen to that! As for pronouncing Mithcham, all I can gather is that the -ch is a variation on -h and would be pronounced as it is in Bach, thus Mithcham would sound rather like you were clearing your throat! A great place to investigate Tolkien's languages is here:
Ardalambion, the Tongues of Arda (http://www.ardalambion.com/)
And this page on the Barrowdowns could keep you busy for days! (EDIT: Make that weeks, years, however long you're willing to spend!)
Tolkien Links (http://www.barrowdowns.com/Links.asp)
Cheers and welcome to all!
Lyta

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 11:17 AM January 23, 2004: Message edited by: Lyta_Underhill ]

[Rocharwen]

hey i'm new here too!
umm a little bit about myself...the user name that i'm using on this forum is "Rocharwen" and it means "royal horse maiden" and "jewel of the stars" umm i love lord of the rings and harry potter, both rock my world, but i love the LOTR movies better than the HP movies...anyway, i like to read (obviously) and umm i guess thats it...oh and i'm 15

[Linnahiril Tinnufinwen]

Hello everyone! I'm new to the message board, though I've been to the Barrow Downs many times. It is one of the best Tolkien sites I've ever been to.
I've been a Tolkien fan for a few years now, ever since I read The Hobbit, and the Trilogy. Tolkien's world intrigued me so much, that I also read the Silmarillion. It's been a while since then, but ever since the movies came out, I've been refreshing my memory about the books, so to speak.
I'm currently beginning community college. I like reading, writing (I'm currently writing my own fantasy story), acting, singing, and playing guitar. I hope some day to be a writer, like Tolkien.
I suppose that is all I have to say for now. I look forward to participating on this board.

[Elennar Starfire]

Greetings to all, and enjoy thy deceasedness here at the 'downs! May your barrows moulder forever! (and, Linnahiril Tinnufinwen, lovely name!)

[Eorl of Rohan]

Greetings!

I'm a devoted LOTR fan. I've read LOTR about forty times, (though most of you have done that) and read every other tolkien work I can get my hands on in Korea.

My favorite character, for some reason, is Eorl the young. I don't know why when he is almost never mentioned in the books.

This is the best lotr site ever and I'm looking forward to joining you all.

[Kransha]

Greetings to all,

I'm technically new here, even though I've posted a bit, and thought I'd post here. After looking over this site, it seems a lot more newb-friendly, generally interesting, and active of many other sites of been to.

I've been a Tolkein fan for a while now and reread every year to pick up new things (just like I reread all my other favorite books). I have a strange obsession with literary evil so watch out for my scizophrenic counterpart, the Demonic Hobbit/Oompa-Loompa version of Kransha. The name (Kransha, that is) is actually a Tolkein-related inside joke that it would take far too long to explain, but I may try someday.

I look forward to posting here and hope this experience will be enjoyable, which already seems assured.
Death! Red dawn! World's ending! and all the other desirable quotes that I could insert into this situation.

[Potatothan]

G'day everyone. Though I am new here I know quite a few members from other forums. Like GOTO and Lossentilien. Ohw and I have this weird feeling I know Galadel Vinorel from somewhere but that I can't place.

I've read lotr, the hobbit and the silm, and apart from that, learned a whole lot from other tolkien communeties, believe it or not, those things are the most reliable source for Tolkien facts because it saves you a lot of time looking it up in 20 different books.

My main reason for being here is the RPG room which has a very good reputation. Many of the RPG rooms I got banned for flaming mary sue's which I find utterly annoying. Well, flaming is not the word, just you know, commenting on their mary-sue behaviour. But all the same, they keep constantly annoying me. RPGing is fun and writing fanfics also.

So a bit about me. I'm from Holland and I already got three PM's of mod's asking me if I was this dude named Helkaho....whatever his name was. Who is that dude anyway? I only took this name out of a story of his. But he seems to have done something bad hahahahaha. Anyway, I do dancing and a lot of MSNing outside school. I guess that is much it if you want to know more PM me.

~Potatothan

[Gilwen]

Hullo y'all smilies/smile.gif
This is a great site! Thanks to everyone who works on it!

[camomile]

I supose I should introduce myself, along with all the other new members. actualy I am not strictly a new member though I was never increadably active. I was once a member under the name of Melcor, but that was around two years ago. I was in high school and had much spair time on my hands. sence then I managed to lose a girlfriend and dropp out of school temporary so I once again find myself with more spair time on my hands than I know what to do with. so I once again find myself delving into the world of midle earth. and seaking out like minded people with a intence intrest in Tolkiens Work(s)
so......hello againg barrowdowns and all who reside there in.

[rutslegolas]

hi this is rutwij from india.
i am big lotr rings fan
i actually am surfing this site very often and i registered here recently
and now i am a big lotr fan
nice to see so many people are fascinated with these lord of the rings books

excellent site i like it very much and i am ofcouse a huge legolas fan

[Hilde Bracegirdle]

Namaste Rutslegolas!

[Galadel Vinorel]

Greetings to all newcomers to this site! Hope that you enjoy being dead. If you have any questions, just ask someone, any of us would be happy to help you. smilies/biggrin.gif Hope to see you all around this site.

Enjoy yourselves! smilies/biggrin.gif

[anierfyr]

smilies/evil.gif Greetings to all the lingering dead ...
I come to your site via. Lugburz... I was reading up on the Mos and I have to admit, although I have yet to wander through all the Downs, your discussion on Mos was intriguing enough to make me want to join in... So thank you for your greetings and I look forward to reading more smilies/evil.gif

[Finwe]

Hey! It's another Indian! There are next to no Indians here, well, except me, the guy who be short, and one other person.

Mumbai, eh? I've only been to the airport there. I suppose that counts? But then again, I'm just an NRI, what do I know? smilies/wink.gif smilies/biggrin.gif

[Sangal]

Aaye! I'm a new member here. I like and recpect Professor Tolkien and his works. I have visited The Barrow-Downs a few time, read topics and realized that you guys have a very interesting LotR place here. I decided to join this.. community ))
I'm 21, student. Like Rohan very much and Itilien... and Hobbiton))
Also I want you all forgive me my future language mistakes. I'm not native english-speaker and, moreover, I'm self-taught in english... so I can make some mistakes.

That's all. Nice to see you all.

[Silmarwen_Ancalime]

Hello. I am new to the Barrow-Downs and I really like this site. I happened upon it one fine morn' looking for backround information for the book I'm writing, on the side I might add. I am hoping to be like the great Tolkien. I am currently a Junior in High School, looking forward to post-secondary education (college).

[Imladris]

Welcome all you newly deads! Please enjoy the worms going in and out and please do not disrupt the game of pinochle they play upon your snout... smilies/wink.gif

Also I want you all forgive me my future language mistakes. I'm not native english-speaker and, moreover, I'm self-taught in english... so I can make some mistakes.

That is most excellent teaching yourself English, Sangal! People are nice here and will understand that mistakes are part of the learning process... smilies/wink.gif

Enjoy haunting the Downs!

[Hilde Bracegirdle]

Namaste Finwe! I had no idea you are Indian. I myself am not, but have spent a good deal of time in the Belgaum area (Karnataka/Maharastra border)and the airport in Mumbai.

It was great fun to visit the old ruins of Vijaynagar and Hampi, or to see places like the red fort and think of Tolkien's world. Almost as if they could have been a part of it!

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 8:33 AM February 02, 2004: Message edited by: Hilde Bracegirdle ]

[Finwe]

Oh definitely! They have such an atmosphere of nostalgic regret that sometimes reminds me of the Elves.

[Elven-Thunder]

Greetings everyone. I just signed up today and cant wait to get started.
This looks like an incredible place to be part of.

[galadriel'smaiden]

I NOW RETURN FROM A 1 YEAR HIATUS in HAITI!

[Galadel Vinorel]

Greetings, all new or returning Barrowdowers! smilies/biggrin.gif

Welcome to the Barrowdowns. Hope that you enjoy your stay here. If you ever need any help or have any questions while here, plese, feel free to ask any one us. We will all be happy, I'm sure, to help any one of you.

Hope to see you all around the Forum! Namarie! smilies/biggrin.gif

[Aduheniel]

Erm...hi, Barrow Down-ians, or whatyoucallits...*points to her name* I am Adueniel! Well, not really. I just got it from the nifty name converter-thing, and really liked it. Anyway, I'm new here, of course, and the subject thingy told me to introduce myself here, so that's what I'm doing.

I have lurked around the forums a bit, and probably will keep doing so. I'm not much of a talker usually, at least until I feel settled in.

I'll look forward to my lurkage smilies/evil.gif

[Elven-Thunder]

Hello and Welcome Aduheniel , I'm new too but I always have a welcome for people.
So far, great place here smilies/cool.gif

[Armetiel]

Welcome smilies/smile.gif I'm fairly new, but not TOO too smilies/wink.gif I got my name from the converter thing too smilies/biggrin.gif

[Galengaladh]

i am not quite new here yet i am not a veteran either so i thought i would re-introduce myself, its good to be back, i have been absent from this world for many a days, yet i have returned out of love for this place. i really enjoy this site, and hopefully i can make some great friends here, i am just starting college, i am in my second semester, its kinda intimidating for me cause i have a fairly tougher schedule than last time but i shall survive. good to meet everyone.

[Kransha]

Welcome all!

Dang, that name generator sure is popular these days.

Well, Enjoy being dead! (ooh, I'm getting the hang of this).

[Regin Hardhammer]

Hi! I'm a big Dwarf backer!

I love LotR and have been lurking for a while. I read the book after the movie. I like them both, but I like the book the best.

Hope to see you around!

smilies/smile.gif

Regin Hardhammer, Master Craftsman and Student of Telchar

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 4:39 PM February 08, 2004: Message edited by: Regin Hardhammer ]

[Eorl of Rohan]

Welcome to Barrow-downs, Regin Hardhammer! Enjoy being dead! :D

I remember hearing the same thing from Bethberry a week ago, and have been itching to say it to any other new member I come across :rolleyes:

[Annalaliath]

well, I am back, for at least awhile.

For all you newley deads. welcome and enjoy being dead!

[Aridia]

Hi all, I registered about a week ago, but this is my first post. I don't know much about posting and such, I mostly just like to read posts. I love the Barrow Downs, and I've already directed at least four people here and I'm pretty sure they enjoy it as much as I do.
As far as Tolkien, I grew up with The Hobbit and LOTR, I really can't remember a time when I had never heard of anything Tolkien. The strange thing is that I didn't actually read the books until the end of last year, after the third movie came out. When I first found out that they were making live action movies from LOTR I decided to wait until after the third movie came out to read the books, so I wouldn't be disappointed when I saw the movies. Now that I've read the books I wonder why I waited so long.:)

[Phervasaion]

Welcome to the downs Aridia! Im sure you will love it here. I read the books only a couple of years ago to and i wish I could have read them alot sooner.

[Hikaru]

Hello, I was registered at the old forum but just lurked so I'm cautiously sticking my head out of the lurkers' lounge to say hi.
I'm Hikaru, living in Tokyo, Japan, and I'm currently re-reading the trilogy for the 6th or 7th time. I've been a Tolkien fan since the late 70's. I'm also finally struggling through the Silmarillion.
Love the films too.

[Finwe]

Wow... you have been a fan for quite a while! Welcome to the Downs!

[chucks888]

Hello! Newly dead and loving it!

[evenstar_0404]

Hi, I'm from Norway, I have read LotR 2 times, and love both the movies and the books. I'm here to learn and understand more about the books and Tolkien.

[Finwe]

Welcome! It's incredible how many different countries are represented here on the Downs. Wow... Norway... cool! I hope you have fun being dead!

[evenstar_0404]

:) Thank you Finwe.

[The Mushroom]

Hey all! I'm the mushroom and this is my first post here on the Downs. :D I had been hanging around as a guest for a while but now I've finally decided to give up the ghost and join the dead. Oh happy day! I'm a dedicated tolkienite, a violinist, a collector of troll dolls, and I love mushrooms:) . Oh! and I love hedgehogs too (spikey sweethearts). I'm excited about finally joining you all, and I can't wait to start posting!
See ya on the forums!
The Dead Fungus

[silma]

Hi all, I'm yet another dead woman walking!!!
Just thought I'd pop up and introduce myself. I'm an adoring adorer of all thing Tolkien and I've lost count of the times that I've read LotR and The Silmarillion, I just start re-reading as soon as I've finished. My boyfriend thinks I'm crazy and a complete nerd because of my obsession so I thought I'd join up to meet likeminded people who won't make fun of me!!
I look forward to getting to know you all!!!

[Erebeth]

I'm a newbie here, and thought I might as well post an introduction. I'm a high school senior now and've been a Tolkien fan since second grade...naturally I've gotten used to being called a dangerously obsessed geek. Looking forward to being around those who love the books equally..

[Finwe]

Haha! Welcome to the board of fellow dangerously obsessed geeks!!!!

[Amanaduial the archer]

Well, add Japan and Norway to the incredible 'Downs list...slowly but surely taking over the world...

The Mushroom - love the name! Glad you finally decided to join us - life isn't for everyone ;) Also..troll dogs?!

Silma - from one dead womann walking to another, welcome to the Downs ;)

Regin - a dwarf fan, good grief! Well, Bethberry will be pleased...may your ghostly axe-wielding days be plentious...

Welcome to all new members :)

[The Mushroom]

Troll Dollls. They were kinda popular about a decade or so ago. They have brightly colored hair that sticks straight up and cute, smiley faces. :)

[Amanaduial the archer]

Ah! Well, less than a decade ago then - I loved those!

[Roa_Aoife]

Hello! I've been registered for about a week, and I've posted in the Books forum, and at the Green Dragon. I thought I should finally introduce myself. I am a college student on the east coast, and I'm "new" to the Lord of the RIngs world. I finished the books just before the first movie came out, and I've been hooked ever since! By the way, it's great to be dead!

Roa ;)

[Galadel Vinorel]

Welcome to all "newbies"! As you have probally had said to you many times before, "Hope that you enjoy being dead!"

Roa_Aife- WOW! :eek: Then you truly are a new one in the world of Tolkien. Well then, welcome, Ranger. I look forward to interacting with you more in the Green Dragon Inn and in other places around the Forum. I do like what you said in your post, and if you would not mind me quoting you, By the way, it's great to be dead!

LOVE IT!:D

A few quick hints for all of you new ones to the Barrowdowns Forum, and then I must be off. Post as often as you possibly can, though do maky sure that all of your posts are meaningful. Visit all of the different parts of the forum, for they all contain their own unique things. The role-playing games are fun to participate in, and though there are no new games open at the moment, you may still post in the Green Dragon Inn, which is located in the Shire. Do, please, go to the Shirefirst, though, beforing moving on to Rphan, which is where you will be able to go after "proving your skills" in the Shhire first. Be patient, and if you have any questions just as me or another Barrowdowner for help, we all certainly be glad to assist you in any way that we can.

For now, if I wish you all good luck and a safe journey navigating the maze of the Downs. Hope to see all of you around the Forum! :D

[The Red Arrow]

I'm The Red Arrow. I've been lurking around this site for a while, but only got to register now. I'm quote new to LotR, being 'converted' by the movie verison of FotR.

Hope to know you all, and know more about our beloved Professor's works. :)

[Apocalypse_ForceS]

hey im also new here, ive been a fan of LotR for a while and my m8s introduced me to dis site during an ICT lesson last week, so i proceeded to sign up myself

[Kath]

I was that mate and I never saw this forum so hello all!

[Sakalaru]

hello! i've been an LOTR fan for the past few years and have been looking for a LOTR forum to join, so here i am!

[Firefoot]

Welcome to the Downs, Sakalaru! As for which forum you picked - great choice. You picked the best. :D You and all the other newbies - enjoy being dead!

[Bekah]

This is certainly interesting.

I'm not at all new, but I've been away for a long time, and the format has changed quite a bit.

Welcome to all you newbies!! Have great fun, but remember to respect everyone else and to post well.

Cheers,

~ Elentari II

[Timothy Brandybuck]

Hello there. I'm new here but not to www.middle-earth.com (I don't know if that's advertising. Forgive me if it is) I have somewhere around 87 posts there. That's a big diffrence. I'm also a hobbit of the Shire. I've had a question: why are we dead when we're new?

[Finwe]

In the books, the Barrow Downs were inhabited by the ghosts from Angmar, the ex-realm of the Witchking. Since the ghosts were dead (obviously), we like to consider ourselves dead, since we are the current denizens of the Barrow Downs.

[Fordim Hedgethistle]

I've been posting for a couple of weeks now -- and lurking for months before that -- but I've only just stumbled on this meet and greet site. So, well, hello.

Still thinking about an appropriate avatar.

Nice to see my buddies Roa and Galadel in the forum -- *My Ladies* {bows}

Fordim

[Lindalirien O Lorien]

Hi eveyone my name is Lindalirien and if I am not mistaken I think that means fair song maiden (If I am wrong please correct me). Well my real name is Jessica and I'm fourteen. I've come to this site for a long time but just recently came upon the forum. I love the Barrow Downs it's one of the best Lord of the Rings websites I have been to. I can actually talk about things that happen in the books, not just the movies which is a rare thing because all my friends only watched the movies and just briefly skim through the books :( I have been a Tolkien fan since I was about nine, when I first picked up The Hobbit. I have read The Hobbit,all three Lord of the Rings books, I have read these all several times to try to fully understand them.Once I finish the current book I'm reading I am going to try to start The Silmarillion. I don't think I can call myself a true Tolkien fan until I have read that. Ok that's about all I have to say. Bye

:D

[Bekah]

Wow. Just reading your post makes me breathless.

Welcome to the Downs, Lindalirien O Lorien. I hope you enjoy them immensely, though I'd advise you to watch out for those run-on sentences of yours.

Cheers,

~ Elentari II

[Nirvana II]

what do things like "newly deceased" and "hidden spirit" mean.....
and if there like levels or something...how od we get them up??????????? oh and im Nirvana II....i lost the old Nirvana long time ago.....so here I am.........WATCH FOR THE EYEOFSAURON.COM COMING SOON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bekah]

In the books, the Barrow Downs were inhabited by the ghosts from Angmar, the ex-realm of the Witchking. Since the ghosts were dead (obviously), we like to consider ourselves dead, since we are the current denizens of the Barrow Downs.

This is from a few posts ago. Please take the time to read the other posts in a thread before you post, and we will take the time to read your post.

There are levels, and you get to them by posting a certain number of times. But remember that people appreciate posts of quality rather than quantity.

I hope you enjoy the Downs immensely, Nirvana II.

Cheers,

~ Elentari II

[Nirvana II]

then i apologize

[Bekah]

Don't worry about it. Just keep it in mind for the future. ;)

There's a FAQ at the top of the Novices and Newcomers forum, which answers your questions about the levels.

Cheers,

~ Elentari II

[Lhundulinwen]

Hi everybody! My name is Lhundulinwen (or at least it is online!) I am a Freshman in High school. I really love to read, and LOTR is my newest (and most likely final reading obsession!!!) I really like English class and plan on writing a few novels and books of poetry. But then again, I like science too. So who knows.

[Lalwendë]

Another newcomer!

I've just registered so this seemed the right place to start.

I'm a long time fan - just about 21 years - I first read LOTR when I was 12, straight after reading The Hobbit, and I've been hooked ever since. Any more 'old-timers' out there? I'd put bets on it

:)

At the moment I have mini-obsessions with the Rohirrim and Saruman, and my current occupation is irritating people who have no interest in the topic, by wittering on about Tolkien at every opportunity.

Please excuse me now if I make any mistakes, because no doubt I will. Now I'm off to see if I can stick my two-penn'orth into a discussion.

[Imladris]

Welcome, Lalwendë. I'm not an old timer myself, but there is a thread out there for all you people who have been reading LotR for eighteen years or more. ;)

Here it is (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=4665&perpage=40&pagenumber=1)

Welcome to all you newly dead and enjoy the grave!

Cheers to all! :smokin:
Istawen

[Cynan]

Hey everyone! My name's Cynan. Or Cynan Sam.

So... I'm new.

I haven't read the books, so I've been pretty damn desperate to get a copy. However, I'm reading The Hobbit.

And I'm looking around online to get knowledge on the series, until I save up enough money to buy the book. With the popularity of the movies, the books are all out in my local library.

So... don't be mean if I ask stupid questions.

[The Mushroom]

Hullo again! Looking at some of the posts above, I didn't realize that there were so many people my age on the Downs (but I guess that that shouldn't surprise me). I'm a 14 year old highschool freshman as well, and I'm also the only mushroom in the world who has bones!:D Huzzah for newly deceased freshman! And for all the newbies! Remember, you're only dead once!:D :rolleyes:

[Bekah]

Don't worry Cynan. There are many other Downers who haven't read the books. And most of us are nice people on the Downs. Welcome to our haunt!

And a warm welcome to Mushroom, too.

Cheers,

~ Elentari II

[Anilorak]

Hey everyone! I am a new user in this forum. I have been a fan of the Barrow-Downs website for a long time, and now that it has a forum, I could spend even more time here!!

The environment seems nice, so I will start posting around.
:p

A couple of questions though. Why couldn't I find this thread when I was looking for it? I there a "more threads" or "next" button I am missing?? I had to start one and it got deleted. I am confused, since the only way I seem to be able to find this thread is through a link...

Another question, how do I get an avatar??

Thanks

[Imladris]

First, the simple one regarding avatars. This link will help (FAQs) (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/misc.php?s=&action=faq) but I also know that the place to put the avatars is rather diffficult to find, so go to the user cpu and go to edit options and scroll all the way down. There you will have the option to change an avatar.

To find a thread in the forum, use the search function at the top right corner of the page. Or, if you wanted to do it the old fashioned, harder way, scroll to the bottom of the forum. On the bottom right there should be numbers that are links. These are the number of pages that this particular forum has. Just click through them until you find your topic.

Hope it helps!
Istawen

[Bekah]

Welcome, Anilorak!

I believe the Downs has had a discussion forum for a long time, but I'm glad you've found it now.

I think Istawen (Imladris) has answered your questions, but feel free to PM me if you have any more.

Cheers,

~ Elentari II

[Anilorak]

It probably did have a forum fo a long time. However, since before the site was "cool", I visited it a couple of times, but then left it for a long time. When I recently came back to it, it had the forums. That's all I know.

Glad to be here, thanks all.

[Yiriandur]

Yeah... Well... I don't recall never having registered here in the past two years.. I even recall having done so... But well, it said I didn't...... So.. Um... Here I am. :)

Yiriandur, for two years I've visited the chat and the site, although I wasn't active on the forums.

17 years young, living in Holland, um.. yeah. what more is there to say? ^_^

[Mariska Greenleaf]

A warm welcome to all new people who have joined us here at our cold graves, makes the place a little warmer...

Hey, Yiriandur, where in Holland do you live? I'm from Belgium.

[Yiriandur]

I'm from the east of holland :)

nice to be here :)

[Nirvana II]

i lived in Holland once...but don't they call it The Netherlands...my Social Studies teacher always tells me its The Netherlands....but i say Holland anyway :D

[Shadowed Soul]

hellow I am the Shadowed soul I like evil things like smilies that smile too much :D :D

[Nirvana II]

hey Shadowed Soul.......lol.....i know where you live!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :smokin:

[Shadowed Soul]

I know you know where I live cause I knows everything:D

[Yiriandur]

welcome to you too! :p

[Bekah]

Welcome to all you newly freed souls...

Remember to be respective to everyone else and to contribute in your posts...but most of all remember to enjoy yourselves!

Cheers,

~ Elentari II

[Eowyn Skywalker]

I know where you live cuz I know everything
Umm... that's scary, Shadowed soul. Are you the Oracle, or something?
Yes, that's off topic, but I had to say it... now for on topic...

I found Barrowdowns a while ago, was inspired by them to start writing fanfiction... which can now be found at fanfiction.net... because I don't write Barrowdowns fanfiction usually...
I love the Lord of the Rings... and really want to know one thing: where can I find Elvish lessons? I want to learn more then just memorized phrases from the movie!!!!!!!!
This forum is cool!!!! But I wish Baroowdowns still did Parodies in the fanfiction area...
Check out my annoyingly crazy fanfiction and weird profiles here (http://www.fanfiction.net/profile.php?userid=525805) or here (http://www.fanfiction.net/profile.php?userid=539710)
One is weird, the other not so. So, that's my introdution! :)

And to all other newcomers.... WELCOME TO THE BARROWDOWNS...
Mae govvanen!!!! And whatever the elves say with that!!!
-Eowyn Skywalker

[Bekah]

where can I find Elvish lessons? I want to learn more then just memorized phrases from the movie!!!!!!!!

Try www.ardalambion.com. Having clicked on this link to make sure it went to the right site though, I've discovered that it doesn't. You'll have to type in the address manually - I've also checked that and it does work.

Cheers,

~ Elentari II

[Eowyn Skywalker]

Okay, I'll try that site, Bekah. Thanks.
-Eowyn Skywalker

[lady legolas]

Hi all I'm new here. I just wanted to say that It's nice to meet other people that are fans of Tolkien's work like me. I hope I get to meet alot of you.

[Galadel Vinorel]

Greetings, lady legolas and all others new to the Barrowdowns. May your journey here be a fair one through the paths that were forged long ago by the Barrowights. ;) (Dramatic, aren't I?)

Seriously, though, I do hope that you enjoy your stay here, and hopefully it will be a long one. AIf you have any questions just ask someone. We will all be happy to help you.

Once again, welcome, and I hope to see all of oyu around the Downs. Have fun being dead! :D

[Eowyn Skywalker]

I'M DEAD!!!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO... er, yah.
Thanks for the site, Bekah.
Welcome to everyone who's new here, I hope you like being dead as much as I do!

-Eowyn Skywalker

[lady legolas]

Thanks for the welcome guys! I hope to see you around.

[Silent Sam]

Hey dudes,
Just thought I'd introduce myself to you before I get to posting :)

My name's Sam.
And I'm currently living in Summerside, PEI
I'm 11 years old, this December
I'm a LOTR fanatic; I went to my local show to watch the first 2 films one after the other, and then, the first screening of ROTK. All my brothers sisters said I was nuts, but after I got up from sleeping the whole next day, I told them!

Umm....not much else to say, really.

Oh, um, how d'you get a picture for yourself to show on the side of the screen where your name is?
I've tried going to 'advatars, but it won't let me unclick the box that says 'no advatar' so, I'm kinda stuck. :rolleyes: ......

[Bekah]

Prince Edward Island? Nice place, I've heard...

For the avatars, I'm not actually sure anymore. I used to know.

But you can't (or at least I can't) find a ready made Downs one. You have to find a pic that you like that's 64x64 pixels. If you right-click the picture, go to properties and copy the URL you should be able to get an avatar.

But like I said, I'm no longer sure...too many changes here...and the new format while very spick and span doesn't look very friendly.

Feel free to PM me if you have any other questions.

Cheers,

~ Elentari II

[Firefoot]

Welcome to the Downs, Silent Sam!

As for the avatars, a lot of people have the same question right now because we just updated and the avatars aren't working. You can watch for updates about that here: http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showthread.php?t=10487&page=1&pp=40.

[Ainaserkewen]

Hello all newbies! I've been away for quite awhile because when the new systems went up for this site, my proxy system totally blocked it! Grrr.
I've said it before...if you have seen the movies and are attempting the books(or not) and you are confused/have questions, PM me. Seriously, I've been where you are. Not three years ago I was hounding bookworms for more information, then books now I'm on the Christopher Tolkien 12 book series. That man is a massiah to me. Anyhobble, like I said, any problems that maybe you're too lazy to look up in the great caverns of this forum, I'll either have the answer or know where to find it. This also applies to questions concerning this site...but maybe Moderators would be the best people to ask...though I do believe in Order of rank, so I'm always around.

I threw up a thread awhile ago(that sounds gross doesn't it?) about me making a Movie goer's FAQ essay. I'm still doing that and I'd really appreciate your questions. I can't remember my confussions back in the day...I've clouded my mind with too many books.

[The Mushroom]

Oooooh.... Silent Sam , did you get your name from the Redwall series? I like it! Anyway, welcome to the Downs! :D

[Nirvana II]

well, i've been told I'm not much of a big people person and that is should work on it, so here goes:Welcome to the Barrow-Downs........happy????? :cool:

[Silent Sam]

well, i've been told I'm not much of a big people person and that is should work on it, so here goes:Welcome to the Barrow-Downs........happy????? :cool:


Very :p

Thanks you guys
And yeah, that name's from Redwall; but it applies to the Sam in the LOTR for me...

Anyway, yeah PEI's great. Cold. But great in summer, especially on the warfs by my house

[Vilyon]

I've been using the barrow downs for a while but have only recently got an account for the forums.

[Gorwingel]

Welcome Newbees! :D

I hope you all have a wonderful time haunting our little haunt. Remember to read the FAQ's at the top of the Novices and Newcomeers thread, and never ever start a thread about Balrogs and if they have wings (much overargued topic).

Happy Posting!
-Gorwingel :cool:

[Araswooon]

Hello Everyone, i've just joined today. I was told about this site by one of your members. It's quite cool! I've joined 6 LOTR messageboards now, so i have plenty of gassing to do. Oh i do love talking and nagging people to death.

My favourite charactor is Aragorn. I like him because he is a cool Ranger and very very sexy!! I hope you have a swooning thread. :p

Anyway i'll go and search around your site now.

Love from Araswooon!! :D

[Sirithheruwen]

Hello to you all, and Welcome! :D

Araswooon: Luv your name! Which member recommended you here? I'm curious to know...

Well, to all of the members who have yet to post below me, I welcome you too! :D Have fun being dead!

[Paulus Of The Shire]

Hey all my names paul and im from south australia and interested in broadening my lord of the rings knowledge, and to have some fun aswell so hi to all, and hope to be posting alongside yall soon.....

[Ngole Yaviemiel]

OK, ya so no one will prolly be reading this... I have no idea how active this place is... But, I am Ngole. Shaye is my real name... but I don't care which you call me by. I am 13... and that is it for me.
Oh- I am from the USA; Missouri to be spacific.
To some, I am a Tolkien expert, and to others, I know NOTHING :p ... I am in between... I suppose. I know (a little) elvish, and if I don't know the word, then I have refrences. I only like to speak Quenya though... :cool:

OK- so I am going to stop rambling now!!! lol...

-Ngole-

[Alia_]

Hi. I am ALIA. I think I know one or two people around here : )

[Lhundulinwen]

hi, Alia_! Glad to meet you! If anybody out there needs help with this site or life in general (I guess that applies?) try this forum or the chat room! Someone's almost always around, and most everybody is pretty friendly, so go ahead and be a LOTR nut!! lol, have a great day everybody!

[Alia_]

Ooh yay, what fun :D No seriously.

[GandalfGreyheme]

Hi gandalf here.Just discovered the site and totally excited about it. first a question. Do the silmarils have a name? If yes what? also what is the name of saruman's ring?

[radagastly]

Howdy! :)

I'm not really new here. I used to be called 'ainur' but between the switch to V-bulletin and the expiration of my old e-mail, where my password was housed, that sign-on kinda went by the wayside. :( It's okay, though. I don't mind rebuilding my post count. I'm more interested in intelligent and fun discussions. I live in Minnesota, have two dogs that are a handful (Barney and Toby--eighty pounds each), I first read Lord of the Rings in 1971 and my copies of Silmarillion and Unfinished Tales are both first U.S. editions that I bought new and they're still in good shape (fold-out maps and all). I believe balrogs had wings if they wanted them but they never used them and that Tom Bombadil 'is.' His status as an enigma makes him far more interesting than he would be if his existence was explained.

[Estelyn Telcontar]

Welcome, all newcomers and returned ones!

Gandalf, the search function is a good way to look for answers to your questions - enjoy reading the threads that show up!

Radagastly, welcome back and, when you have time, you might like to check out the Tolkien Coming of Age Club (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showthread.php?t=4665) thread, where the 'oldtimers' who read Tolkien at least 18 years ago get together to share experiences and compare their old book editions - you really have something to brag about there with your first editions!

[Finwe]

Welcome everyone! I haven't been here this past week, so I have to welcome all the newbies again. Hope you guys have fun!

[Bekah]

Welcome Silent Sam, Vilyon, Araswoon, Paulus of the Shire, Ngole Yaviemiel, Aria, Gandalf (Greyhame), and welcome back Ainur, or Radagastly, whichever you prefer...

Enjoy the Downs!!

Cheers,

~ Elentari II

[Vanya]

Well, I am new member of this interesting company. Since I am already member of a similar site in Serbia, where I live, I have a lot of experience with Tolkien geeks (as we named ourselves). We have gatherings quite often, and some of members became friends in real life. It will be fun to participate here, I am sure.
Let me tell you few facts about me. I am 34, architect, live in Belgrade; I read Tolkien since highschool, and I still find time to read his books again, not to mention Cristopher's work, which I find very helpfull and interesting too.
I also like SF, as well as Douglas Adams and Terry Prachet. Fantasy books in general are good places to hide from everyday - life.
Excuse me for eventual misspelling, since this is not my native language, and I don't use it frequently.

[tar-ancalime]

I joined this site about a week ago, but this is my first post. I did, it seems, neglect to capitalize my username....oops!

I have been a Tolkien fan for 15 years now...not going to tell you how old I was then!

[Legoli]

Um, yeah, hey. I'm new and all that... still jetlagged, so if I appear slow, sorry.
I first read LoTR... ooh, when I was about 11-12, I think. Read the Hobbit when I was 9, found it all rather grooveh, but LoTR was my fave... TTT is still my favouritist book ever. When the FoTR movie came out, I didn't wnt to watch it, in fear that I wouldn't be able to read the books properly again, but in the end I did, and I'm glad I did. Superb. I have been a Legolas fan since I first read the books, so I naturally was sceptic about Orlando Bloom's portrayal, but he did very well, I was rather pleased. Plus, he's not too shabby in the looks department... ;)
So yeah... hey all!

Legoli
xx

[dkhyrosha]

Hello! I thought I'd introduce myself (I have time before class, a really rare thing)

My name is Dani (at least that's what everyone on line calls me) I've been a LOTR addict since I was a kid and read the books as often as time permits.

My favorite character is Legolas since well before the movie (which helped)

I'm willing to talk to anyone when I get the chance to get on line

I am a poor college student with too much free time

:D

[Ainaserkewen]

Legoli is that Legolas plural? :D

dkhyrosha- How the heck do you pronouce your username Dani?!

Vanya, it always amazes me how well people learn english as a second or third or fourth language and then use it practically flawlessly on the internet. I couldn't do that if the internet was all in French. I am humbled by people's language skills.

And to all newbies...welcome and enjoy!

[dkhyrosha]

dkhyrosha- How the heck do you pronouce your username Dani?!


I had a character named Dannin Kaylyn Hyrosha (hence the ID dkhyrosha) and that became my on-line name. People called me DK for the longest time, then I started going by Dani and it just stuck.

[Lhundulinwen]

Hey! Cool, another writer! A favorite character can be really hard to not become. LOL, at least all my favorite characters are the (mostly) good guys! ;) Glad to have you with us, Dani.

[Amanaduial the archer]

Dkhyrosha - well, however you say or whatever you're called, welcome to the Downs! A student with too much time you say? You'll fit right in!

Legoli - good grief, we've got two legolas fans at once! Plural of legolas just gave me an odd image of hundreds of Bloom clones... Jetlagged from Florida? Jealous...jealous...;) Welcome to the Downs.

Tar-Ancalime - named after a character I like...you haven't posted for a week? Well, you'll just have to make up for it now! ;) Welcome.

Vanya - I wouldn't have guessed it wasn't your native language, seriously. And as for the 'Tolkien geeks' - welcome to paradise! ;) You have excellent taste in books (I love Terry Pratchett and Douglas Adams)

Radagastly - Loving the name...and the first editions. Nice. Welcome back.

Welcome all new members! Why not drop in on the RPG forums? The Green Dragon in the Shire is always ready to recieve new players...