NEW MEMBERS - INTRODUCE YOURSELF HERE

[Mithadan]

Unlike other message boards, the Barrow-Downs does not require new members to introduce themselves before posting. If you feel the need to announce your arrival, please do so here rather than opening a new thread for that purpose.

Welcome to the Barrow-Downs everyone!

[Aelfwine]

Hi! I'm new here. Love the site!

[nuguernachil]

heya everyone! very new - just found this site yesterday and decided to see what was up. have not read any books *feels ashamed* but am in love with the movies.

[ December 23, 2002: Message edited by: nuguernachil ]

[Mithadan]

Welcome to the Barrow-Downs!

[Aerlene]

hello, I am new as well . . .
This is an awesome site so far . . .
I believe I'll enjoy my stay here
:nods: see ya round smilies/biggrin.gif

[Child of the 7th Age]

Aerline,

Welcome! If you like RPGs, take a look at The Shire and its Green Dragon Inn.

Cami Goodchild, one of the Shire Innkeepers

[Aerlene]

Thank you very much!
:smiles:
and wouldn't you know, I've been in many RPGs at other Discussion Boards?
I believe I will go take a look

[Arwen Imladris]

Hi Aelfwine! Hi nuguernachil! Hi Aerlene! Welcome to the downs. Post well. smilies/smile.gif

[Meela]

hello all new people. i am not new smilies/smile.gif

[Aragorn_Protector]

I'm new, may I be worthy of this site *walks out*

[Nieninque]

I'm not exactly new, but I'm obviously not a member who has been here for years... so hi, and welcome all new people!

[Jenna]

Hi everybody, I'm new to this sight...I never thought i'd find a sight with a whole bunchj of other LOTR obssesed people who didnt like it just becuase of Orlando bloom, lol.

[Eärendil]

A big welcome to all of you! Mae govannen. Enjoy being dead and may your stay be long and peaceful. *bows* Elen síla lúmenn' omentielvo.

[orlib]

Hi all! I'm new here, and I'm not through all the books yet but as the nmae suggests I am in love with Orli! He is soooo gorgeous, don't you think? smilies/smile.gif

[Topaz]

English is my native tongue. I also speak Greek, Russian, Italian, Spanish and some German. I write in full sentences. I am not a lurker. I am a writer, of sorts, and not new to the InfoPop software. I own a BB myself (The Magickal Realm (http://www.witchesrealm.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi)) and have over 8000 posts there. My character here is a fierce Elf known and Lilebrian Longbow. I am in the Rohan RPG "Kidnapped!". I look forward to my stay here.

[Arwen Imladris]

Welcome to the downs Aragorn_Protector, Nieninque, Nilfalathiel, I Love Orli Bloom, and Lilebria. Post well.

A note of caution to I Love Orli Bloom: Though most people here (esp girls) like Orlando Bloom, He has already been discused to peces and many people enjoy talking about other things now. Some threads that have already been started about him are:here (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=4&t=001453) here, (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=17&t=000230)here, (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=2&t=001612) here, (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=2&t=000522)I suggest that you check these out before starting your own threads.

[Ainathônwen]

Hi, im new as well. I'm in the middle of "The Two Towers" and im so in love with the movies, I cant wait for the third one!!! Well, Im also in love with Legolas, I mean Orlando...I mean, both!

[Marsyas]

Hello everyone! I'm fairly new to this site and just now starting to figure things out! This is really great!

*~Marsyas~*

[My Cat Sasha]

Hey! I'm new here. My favorite character is Sam.

[mainstream180]

hello all, I am one of the blue wizard's amoung men.

[Aelfwine]

Hello, everyone out there. I'm new as well. My Cat Sasha--I thought I saw you in the Green Dragon Inn as a maid of Rohan. Do you do RPGs?

[Ar-Gilien]

It said new members introduce yourselves here, so here I am. Name's Ar-Gilien, I'm new, love anything that's Tolkien, fave book is Silmarillion. *Waves hello to everyone!*

[dragoneyes]

Heloo everyone, new and not. I myself am not the newest person (as you can see) but neither am I the eldest, I seem to be having a competition with my self to see how much time I can spend on the computer, the piano just doesn't seem so interesting any more smilies/rolleyes.gif. If you're bored pop into middle-earth mayhem or an RPG, or you could PM (private message) me, I always welcome those *looks round hopefully* smilies/smile.gif.

[Arwen Imladris]

Hi Ainathônwen, Marsyas, My Cat Sasha, Ithryn Luin, Aelfwine and dragoneyes! Welcome to the downs, post well.

[Merri]

Hello to all new ones!!!

Orlando Bloom reminds me of a cat or some such animal . . . Elijah Wood rules smilies/tongue.gif

[ December 28, 2002: Message edited by: Merri ]

[Pipkin Sweetgrass]

At last, I found it! I must be exhausted from Christmas.
Okay, been a reader since age 14 back in '69. I have a thing for Boromir, though I love all of them. My test says I'm most like Sam, whom I adore, but much like Merry and Pippin, and with some of the adventures I've had, I'll not argue with that. When I read the books I get a feeling much like home-sickness. These stories have been my constant and close friends since I was just out of childhood. I think PJ's cast was perfect. When I first saw the movie trailer I knew who each of them were. I saw TTT, will see it again, and not bother buying the DVD 'til the extended version comes out. Now I have to wait almost a year to see RotK, and I'm going to explode if it doesn't hurry up.
Nice to meet you all. Cool place.

[Eldarwen]

Hi everyone. I've just seen the movie Two Towers and just loved it so I checked out some sites and this one is great.

[Nate]

Hey all. im new here, just found the site a few days ago, and its pretty darn cool. i love it, tons of info here, great place. just thought id say hi.

[Iargwath]

Hello to all new members to this forum. Welcome smilies/smile.gif I look forward to your future posts...And a special note to I Love Orli Bloom...i agree with you 100%

[Arwen Imladris]

Hi Pipkin Sweetgrass, glad you finally found the welcome thread! It wasn't that hard was it? Hi Eldarwen, Hideous Healer Nate Laurrodion! Welcome to the downs! Post well.

[Deathwail]

Hi to all smilies/smile.gif

[Nate]

Thanks for the Greeting smilies/biggrin.gif

[LadyElbereth]

Hello and welcome to the Barrow Downs! I hope all of you enjoy your stay here as much as I have.
~LadyElbereth

By the way, pm me if you want! I don't bite, I promise...

[Deathwail]

Hi to all, really diggin on all the info this forum has and have enjoyed reading everyones views. smilies/smile.gif

[Barodir]

Hello, my name is Barodir (a fusion of the names Boromir and Aragorn with -dir added to the end to keep it from sounding like an accented version of Boromir).
Good to be here. I'm about halfway through Return of the King and have seen the all the movies so far (even the animated "Hobbit") exept for the animated LOTR, but I probably don't wanna see that, do I? smilies/biggrin.gif

[Child of the 7th Age]

Welcome everyone to the Downs.

If you enjoy RPGs, you may want to visit The Shire and its Green Dragon Inn. Here, you can try out a character of your own making, and practice your writing skills. We'll also let you know when new RPGs become available that are looking for good folk to join them.

Cami, Assistant Innkeeper in the Green Dragon

[Malkalhugwen]

hey this is malkalhugwen of mirkwood! ppl call me malka! smilies/cool.gif

[Malkalhugwen]

oh and barodir, u dont want to see lotr the animation! it is quite stupid!
~~~~~~~~~love from mirkwood , from malkalhugwen(malka) smilies/cool.gif

[Malkalhugwen]

how do i get myself a picture?pray tell
luv from malka smilies/cool.gif smilies/cool.gif

[Orlando Bloom is HOT]

hi i love orli im going to marry him & ure not so there smilies/tongue.gif

[Estelyn Telcontar]

Malka, the answer to that and other questions can be found on the
Forum FAQ (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=2&t=001152) thread.

[ December 30, 2002: Message edited by: Estelyn Telcontar ]

[Barodir]

Thanks Malk, I'll stay away from the animated stuff smilies/tongue.gif

[Nurvilya]

Hi, I'm new. I can't thikn of anything else to say, so I'll leave it at that.

[Estelyn Telcontar]

Welcome, Nurvilya! If everyone who had nothing to say posted as briefly as you have, reading on the forum would be much more interesting! smilies/wink.gif Enjoy yourself here!

[Eärendil]

I welcome you all, mae govannen! smilies/smile.gif Enjoy your stay and remember to haunt the forum often! smilies/wink.gif
Barodir - The animated is a must-see-film, who cares if it´s not good? It´s a classic! smilies/biggrin.gif I even have it on DVD......*laughs*

[Nevolosse Maehayanda]

Hello. I'm new too...like the rest of the people here!

I'm a self-dubbed Tolkienite and have read the 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th books in the History of Middle Earth...plus the obvious two in the Tolkin world. The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.

smilies/smile.gif

Nev'

[Arwen Imladris]

Hi Deathwail, Hideous Healer Nate Laurrodion, Barodir, Malkalhugwen, Orlando Bloom is HOT (Please see the links to my previous post to I Love Orli Bloom), Nurvilya, Nevolosse Maehaganda, and Morrigan McFarland. Welcome to the downs! Post well.

[**sparkle fairy**]

hi i'm new as you probly realised.I am only 14 but very sociable. i haven't read the books yet but i do own them, but i love the films. so hello everyone smilies/biggrin.gif

[Manquesseiel]

I never really get the chance to go online cause i'm always at work but i'm kinda new round here too. Is anyone else here from Ireland or am i the only one? smilies/tongue.gif

[LadyKateRidesAgain]

hi. wow. i feel like a dope. i'm new but haven't done anything yet.i feel so out of place. haha. but this site is so cool. good work!

[dragoneyes]

Don't worry Lady Kate, I was slow to start doing anything until one day I plucked up my courage and joined an RPG smilies/smile.gif.

Welcome everyone else who has proclaimed themselves new since I last posted

And while I'm at it Happy new year (just 35 minutes to go!)

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

Welcome! And get reading those books, **sparkle fairy**, and make it your New Years Resolution to finish them soon! Welcome to all you other recently deceased. Have fun at the Barrow-Downs. 4 hours and 45 minutes before New Years over here. smilies/biggrin.gif

Aylwen

[Sindafalathiel]

Hello, I will refrain from saying the obvoius. I am a self-proclaimed obsessor, and am searching for everything Tolkien wrote. (I have the LotR trilogy and the Hobbit, but not anything else.)

[ December 31, 2002: Message edited by: Sindafalathiel ]

[**sparkle fairy**]

then you'll need the simillarian
i will read the books eventually its just i have to read library books first cos they have to back at some point or other smilies/smile.gif so they r my priority.

[frorlind]

Hello. I'm new here and I hope this sight is worth my time. Which it is.

[**sparkle fairy**]

howdi me new too how old r u? were you from i'm from england its raining here. smilies/frown.gif

[Aelfwine]

Wow! Cool to see all the new members. Howdy everyone.

Just one point though. Here at the Barrow Downs we don't use chat spellings and run together sentences. We like to do things the way Tolkien did, using good writing and good English.

If you do this, more people will want to read your posts. smilies/smile.gif

Aelfwine

[ January 01, 2003: Message edited by: Aelfwine ]

[Arien]

Hey, yeah im new even though I wouldn't count myself as a newcomer or a novice to Tolkien or BD, ive been visiting BD 4 ages and ages but I neva thought to join this, so one fateful december 28th 2002 i joined and well I tought i would annonce my prescence. smilies/wink.gif So I guess ill be tlkin to some of u soon, Well farewell.......

[Arwen Imladris]

Hi **sparkle fairy**, Manquesseiel, Lady Kate, Sindafalathiel, frorlind, and Arien. Welcome to the downs!

**sparkle fairy**: Read the books, they are good and will help you understand the movies.

[**sparkle fairy**]

I'm sorry for not using proper English Aelfwine. I do intend on reading the books soon, as i have nearly read all my library books.

[laziieye]

I just found this site two days ago;looks really cool. smilies/smile.gif

[ January 02, 2003: Message edited by: Girithhen ]

[ January 02, 2003: Message edited by: Girithhen ]

[Stephanie]

Hi, I'm baggins. I just joined this site. How is everyone?

[Maiden of the Sky]

Hello all! I'm new here and this site is so cool! Read LOTR about 5 times and seen the movies too many times!
Can't wait to meet some new people!
smilies/biggrin.gif

[Aerlinn]

Hi all =) I'm Aerlinn, obviously new.. as I wouldn't be here if I wasn't.. I'm new to this board, but not to message boards (I also post at the Musings of Viggo boards, if anyone else is familiar.. I'm Ani over there though) so.. yep =) I'm 17 years old, avid fan and fanfic writer (maybe not so avid, but I am currently working on one, so does that count? lol) I've read.. all of LOTR and almost all of the Silmarillion, and I'm madly in love with all of them.. hehe.

Hi!

-Aerlinn

[mainstream180]

smilies/smile.gif

[Nevvasaiel]

Hey all!

I'm new here and i just thought i'd say hi.
I've read most of the books - my favorite is the Silmarillion - and i think this is a great site, there's so much info going around!!

[Precious]

hullo! Im new (obviously! smilies/rolleyes.gif ) so thought I'd drop in here and introduce myself before wandering off to post in a bit. I've been a member in various other Tolkien related discussion forums before, but its great to finally find one that hasnt got masses of spammers/nonsense posters everywhere! So far, it looks pretty impressive, so I look forward to reading all your posts!

Namaarie!

[ January 03, 2003: Message edited by: Precious ]

[LePetitChoux]

Hi everyone! Welcome! Make yourself at home! We here at the Barrow-Downs don't bite too hard, and always have plenty of Seedcake left! smilies/smile.gif

http://www.smilies.nl/dieren/grommit.gif

[Throrin]

I'm new to this site, but have a very extensive knowledge of Tolkien's works...I've read everybook o' his 'cept the Language one. I've been on the channel in mIRC for a while and there I was told that there was a website and forum. So, I decided to see what it was all about and ended up joining. Throrin Greyhammer's me name, and if you cannot tell, I am a Dwarf. Though, I do believe that Elves are not horrible and do have some purpose in ME, but contrary to most people's belief, Dwarves are much, much, much better craftsmen and smiths than elves.

[Arwen Imladris]

Hi Girithhen, Baggins, Maiden of the Sky, Aerlinn, Ithryn Luin, Nevvasaiel, Precious, and Throrin! Welcome to the downs! Post well.

[LOTR_know-it-all55]

Hey everybody! I'm new here but definitely not new to Middle Earth! I love everything involving Lord of the Rings! Cya around the site!

[Jedana]

/wave
Hiyas, new to the forum. smilies/eek.gif There is a lot to catch up on! Better get to reading!

[Kirsanne_Tolebrass]

Hey all! I'm new on here! I hope to see y'all around the site and feel free to send me a P.M. whenever if I'm doing something wrong or ya wanna talk! See y'all around!

[pherostien]

Hi. Not new. I just don't write much. Welcome newbies.

[Manardariel]

Welcome, welcome, welcome....
All I can say is: This site rox, you´ll see for yourself! Have a good time here, post often and have fun meeting other crazy people besides me.... smilies/wink.gif

And here´s a pic I adore....
http://www.pixunlimited.co.uk/sys-images/Film/Pix/gallery/2001/11/14/MoriaAragorn.jpg

Welcome again!

[Lidija Kasik]

Hi!
I've been here for a few months, so I'm pretty new. This name of mine is from the generator, before I found my real elven name, which is Calavanya. Does anyone know how I could change my user name? I enjoy this site very much, hope to post some of my artwork soon, for I draw and paint... a little. See ya!

[anduin angel 44]

hey evry1 ! im new herre and i am not a lotr kno it all like some peeps but i like the book im reading and i like the movies so i figured this will help me understand evrything better! will evry1 who does understand evrything help me out a little, thnx!

[Arwen Imladris]

Hi LOTR_know-it-all55, Jedana, Kirsanne_Tolebrass, Alceldaiel, and anduin angel 44! Welcome to the downs, post well. smilies/smile.gif

[Trahald]

I'm very new to Barrow Downs. In fact this is my first post. I am sort of a refugee from another forum. *thanks my fellow newbie who suggested this place* and am impressed by the more "intelligent" discussions here.

I hope to make some friends here, and am looking forward to becoming more familiar with this board.

BTW.. Are there alot of folks from the U.K. in here? smilies/wink.gif Maybe I might run across a few old mates. smilies/smile.gif

[Sindae]

Hi
I'm Sindae. I LOVE this site, especially the name generator (that's where I got Sindae from...) and the location finder. I've read the LotR, the Hobbit and the history of middle-Earth volume 7 and I really like them.

~Aníron Aragorn...

[ February 25, 2003: Message edited by: Sindae ]

[Rosolas]

Hello Everyone! My name is Rosolas, and this is my first post on this site. You will probably guess who my favourite LoTR character is by my name. I made it up with the beginning of my own name and the end of his!!

I hope to have a good time around this site. I have looked around the site and seems ok up to now.

Happy posting!!!!

[ruby_gardener]

Hey I have chatted on this site for quite a while, so I decided I would join. I love LOTR, and know quite a bit about it so I'm sure I'll fit right in. I hade one question though, non Tolkien related. How do you put up an avatar? If you could tell me I would be most thankful.

[Benny]

Hello, i am new here and i love tolkiens works! smilies/smile.gif

[goofygurl101]

HI I AM NEW AND THIS SITE IS REALLY WICKED!! GREAT STUFF!!! YEAH AND I LOVE DOMINIC AND BILLY AND ORLANDO!!! WOOHOOO smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/wink.gif

[FarathrimMaiden]

hi everyone, i am new here although i used to come here aboout a year ago under a different name which i cant remember so i cant use that name any more since the e-mail addy i had then i no longer use either. So now i am back as a differnet name and i never came much to begin with so i am quite new~ hope to stay here a while though i love this site

[gilraën]

Hi fellow Tolkien lovers. smilies/smile.gif

[Finnguala]

Hi,

-> NeW mEmBeR <- smilies/smile.gif

This IS a great site!!!!!!! Still need to find out how exactly the Elvish learning thingy works... could some1 please tell me how to get started? I've asked for it but some people over there got really angry, cos I started new topics... smilies/frown.gif

Oh yeah: Aragorn is MINE smilies/tongue.gif

[Sindafalathiel]

Just som random info, though I can't imagine why anyone would care...
Saruman was wreaking havoc on my neighborhood a while ago...it was snowing. hard.

[dragoneyes]

Yet again welcome everyone. It was snowing? It's not fair!(aren't I so mature) Everyone gets snow except us!

[Rosegirl8745]

Hey, I'm new too...well I signed up yesterday smilies/smile.gif WOW Lilebria!!! You know like 6 languages!!! Are you a linguist? Maybe you should start working on Tolkien's Elven language next? That would be neat!!

[Rosegirl8745]

*sigh* I wish it would snow here...and look like the mountains in FoTR...except no Saruman trying to kill you, hehe. I looove mountains.

[Brooke624]

*A small blonde haired and blue eyed Hobbit walks into the town with a small bag next to her. She smiles to you as she places her little bag down.*
"Hello," she say in a solf voice. "I am Rosamunda Whitfoot from Whitfurrows. Thats just down the path a few paces. You can call me Rosa for short Rosamunda is a awful lot to remember."

*She straighten out her blue dress and then looks back to you.*

"As I said before I am new to town. I have read over you town rules (FAQ) and I seem to have a good understanding of who's who and whats what. however, i'm not sure how to work things or a good spot to go. Anyone know of a good hole thats up for sale? I think I might be spending some time here."

*She smiles and waits for an answer.*

[Estelyn Telcontar]

Rosamunda, it sounds like you're interested in role-playing! The place to look for that is (appropriately for you) the Shire forum. Read the Red Book and the various RPGs that are already being written to see if that's what you would like to do. If so, you can introduce your character in the Green Dragon and ask about an RPG that you can join in. Whatever you choose, enjoy it! smilies/smile.gif

[Willowwater]

Hello,I am Willowwater.I like the Tolkien books and I have a dragon named Skydiamond.I have many aliases such as Biscuit,SLM,Scarylibrarybiscuit,Shortcake,Charlie Brown(Don't ask),Emmy Greatest Writer Ever(My friend called me that once,I DID NOT MAKE IT UP!!),That Little Squit From Browning and 'Howwibul!'
That is about it.Goodbye *does evil Ann Robinson winky thing*

[riel]

i'm from the philippines... i like roleplaying a lot... pathetic...
really... i can't think of anything more to say off character

[riel]

i am an ainu trying to learn and speak Quenyan... dumb as can be... a healer and guardian

[Child of the 7th Age]

Welcome everyone! If you enjoy role playing, come down to the Shire, take a look at the Red Book with the important guidelines, and introduce yourself in the Green Dragon Inn. Also, we have a new game up that is looking for players called The Hobbit's Gift, and expect to have several more this month. You can read the discussion thread.

But please make sure and read the guidelines. We're trying to create stories where folks have fun and everyone improves their writing and gaming abilities.

Also, for someone who asked about the avatars, look in the FAQ thread within this forum.

sharon

[Arwen Imladris]

Hi Trahald, Sindae, Rosolas, ruby_gardener, EKSTREME Tolkien-fan, Mary, FarathrimMaiden, Finnguala, Sindafalathiel, Rose of Ents, Rosamunda Whitfoot from Whitfurrows, Willowwater, and Maegatariel. Welcome to the downs! Post well.

Still need to find out how exactly the Elvish learning thingy works...

What Elvish thingy? Always try the search function or/and check out the faq. People might have gotten mad if it is a question that has been asked too many times before. Have fun. smilies/smile.gif

[ January 06, 2003: Message edited by: Arwen Imladris ]

[Merri]

Welcome, everyone!!

[Artalwen]

*A tall, deep red headed elf walks up to the group.*

"Hallo, my name is Artalwen. I am an elf, as you may be able to tell..." she breaks off, grinning, then continues..."I am new here, I've been exploring a bit, trying to find a niche...hopefully we all can become great friends!"

*She picks up the front part of her dark forest green dress which drags on the ground, and finds a seat to sit in.*

[The Human Of Our Time]

We are new here, yes Precious.
I'm new to this site and I like it a lot. I just finished reading The Two Towers this weekend and started The Return of the King. I'm a big fan now of the book, and the movie.
Great site!

[arwen baranhir]

*female, straight black haired elf walks in*
hi!
i am baranhir(yes, the name generator) i am realatively new, so um...hi. not much to say but I LOVE ARAGORN!! he is so mine smilies/tongue.gif

[Brooke624]

"Yes I like to roleplay some. Not to go at story type thing, better at stuff around da hobbit hole smilies/biggrin.gif "

[arwen baranhir]

i love this site! smilies/tongue.gif
ARAGORN ROCKS

[Sword Maiden Of The Shire]

I'm obsessively in love with The Lord Of The Rings!! It's the best set of books and movies ever!! I love this site!!
HOBBITS RULE!! ESPECIALLY FRODO!!
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"That settles it! Short cuts make delays but inns make longer ones!" ~Frodo~

[Peacepoet]

Hello all. I have been visiting the Barrow Downs for over a year but have just now decided to come to the forum. I love the works of Tolkien and the movies that have been created from them.

And although I am 30 years old and a mother of two....

Orlando Bloom intrigues me.

[Arwen Imladris]

hi Artalwen, Sméagol, arwen baranhir (are we related somehow?), Sword Maiden Of The Shire, and Peacepoet Dragonfly. Welcome to the downs. smilies/smile.gif

[Nonesuch]

Hello all! Just posting a little note to introduce myself.

[The Saucepan Man]

Well, as I joined yesterday, I'd best introduce myself. smilies/smile.gif

I've been a fan of Tolkien's works since the age of 10 (many moons ago) when we read The Hobbit at school. So, of course, The Lord of the Rings soon followed ... what a book! smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/biggrin.gif

I was prompted to read it again last year (for the fourth time) after seeing the first film (I loved the film but needed to reaquaint myself with the real story). It just gets better each time I read it.

And since the internet had come into existence in the intervening years, I started looking for Tolkien sites ... and, well, here I am.

This really is an amazing site - so many people, so many Tolkien fans, so many weird and wonderful views ...

... and as for my name? Well, I am currently reading Enid Blyton's The Enchanted Wood (my favourite book, pre-The Hobbit) to my 5 year old daughter. Since there are so many great Middle Earth names here already, I thought I'd assume the name of the best character. I can't wait to read my daughter The Hobbit in a few year's time. smilies/smile.gif smilies/smile.gif smilies/smile.gif

It's great to meet you all, and thanks to those responsible for such a great site.

Bye for now. smilies/wink.gif

[lanrete]

Hi Everyone,

I've recently become a fan of the LOTR books after watching the films. The movies were ok, but the books were the best I've ever read.

[Rosemary Took]

Hello all! I'm new here and let me introduce myself, my name is Rosemary Took. I've just finished the books and this is the first Tolkien related site that I've joined and it ROCKS!!

Ok I've got a question. What is roleplaying exactly?? I've never heard of it and people keep saying how you should join and all that, is it a game or what? smilies/biggrin.gif well just glad to be a part of this site!

[Miss Pippin]

Hullo everyone! I'm new here...blah, blah, blah. I really like this place and wanted to join this forum....and I did. smilies/smile.gif Anyway I hope that I'm welcomed and everything. I do have one question though. Does anyone know where I can find some good LotR avatars?? I'm mainly looking for some Pippin ones. He is my absolute favorite. Obviously.:P

[Estelyn Telcontar]

Welcome to all newcomers! smilies/smile.gif I see a couple of you (Peacepoet, Saucepan Man, others?) who look like you could be long-time Tolkien readers. You might like to read the Tolkien Coming of Age Club (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=14&t=000840) thread which was started for all who have been fans for longer than 18 years. (Anyone slightly under that arbitrary number is still welcome - it's not the number that matters, but the sharing of experiences.)

[val]

hi everyone!!! i am a newbie and i gotta say i really like this site innit great?!?! i also wanted to say that i luuuuuuurve LOTR (both book and movies) and i luuuurve Merry and Pippin---especially Pippin *wink wink* smilies/biggrin.gif nah but isnt Billy Boyd jus adorable especially that scotish accent...ahhhh i could listen to him talk all day it would be a riot!!! and he an Dominic are so funny!!!

n e ways thas all i wanted to say to everyone so cya round and hope to chat with u ppls especially ppls who luurve Billy and Dom as much as i do smilies/wink.gif smilies/biggrin.gif

buh byes 4 now!!! smilies/biggrin.gif
luv MonKeyBuTT

[Nightmare]

Hiya.

I have always been a fan or Lord Of The Rings. my knowledge on the subject is not really upto the standard of you guys and gals.

I hope to be able to talk with a lot of you not only on the subject of LotR but on many other subjects too smilies/smile.gif

[Deathless One]

Hi!
This is my very first post here. I stumbled onto this sight by accident a few days ago and decided to join.

[Rachair1]

smilies/tongue.gif smilies/smile.gif I]Elen sila lumenn omentilmo[/I]
Hello i thought i should intrduce myself justo that people know that i am around really i have lots of questions and i hope that the barrow downs wil help me
Lissenen ar' maska'lalaith tenna' lye omentuva luv Amrun'quessir (Sun Elf)

[Peregrin Brandybuck]

Hi everyone. Like most people here, I stumbled upon this site a while ago. I enjoy visiting the site, so I decided to join the fourms. smilies/smile.gif

[Ravnmyst]

Just stopping in to say hi. I've been a Tolkien fan for years. I first read the Hobbit when I was in grade school (not sure how old I was at the time). I'm rereading the LotR right now, since seeing the movies has rekindled my interest.

[dragoneyes]

Welcome one and all! Most of you here have been reading Tolkien longer than I have (yes, I admit it, it was the movies which got me into it) but still, I may not be able to join in with the highly intelligent discussions, but the rest of them are certainly fun, if nothing else.

[Falagar]

Hello, just became a member.
Will (perhaps) not hang around for a very long time, I'll have to see...

[Child of the 7th Age]

For all you new folk who like to do roleplay based on Tolkien, you might want to drop down to the Green Dragon Inn where you can introduce yourself in character. You might also want to check the discussion thread of the Hobbit's Gift which is still looking for hobbits and big folk who are bandits.

Cami, Asst. Innkeeper, Green Dragon Inn

[Gorwingel]

I just wanted to say Hi to all the new people, I have only been posting here for a month (yes, I certainly have been posting a lot) this is a lovely forum, the topics are very good, and the moderators do a wonderful job managing the site smilies/cool.gif.

Oh and dragoneyes I too got into the books because of the films, I am glad there is other people out there like me.

[lord of dor-lomin]

Hey! I'm new too. This is a cool site. I'll be seeing you guys around.

[the phantom]

Nice of you to finally join us lord of dor-lomin.

I know who you are!! (evil laugh)

I'll see you in class next week.

[lord of dor-lomin]

How did I know that you'd be the first to welcome me? (I should've made up a new user name so you wouldn't recognize me)

Yes, I finally decided to join. I've always been insanely jealous hearing you talk about how much fun you have on the barrowdowns. Now I'm going to join in!

[luinmellonwen]

hello, my name is jamie, i'm 18 years old. i've been around here for a while, just reading posts and stuff, but i just desided to join today.

[nuguernachil]

i wanna welcome everyone who's newer than i am. smilies/smile.gif *feels superior because she has become bony*

[dragoneyes]

congratulations on aquiring bones nuguernachil

Welcome to everyone else (yet again) oh and do come and roleplay, it's an awful lot of fun. smilies/smile.gif

[Arwen Imladris]

Hi Nonesuch, The Saucepan Man, lanrete, Rosemary Took, Miss Pippin (check faq and then try the search functions, there are sevral threads about this question), MonKeyBuTTinc, Nightmare, Deathless One, Amrun'quessir, Peregrin Brandybuck, Maeghísiëwen, Falagar(Please Stay! It is fun! Just try it out for a little while, O.K?), lord of dor-lomin, and luinmellonwen. Welcome to the downs, post well. smilies/smile.gif

[Saenla]

Hewo... I just felt compeled to write in here ^.^ .... Yes, I am new. I have gone to this site on and off for about the last year, and just now desided to join the fourms ^.^....

[alquadae]

Hail and well met!!! My daughter and I have discovered a great castle in an enchanted land,so many rooms,chambers and halls to explore.! We have been "lurking" about this site for a couple of days trying to get a feel for the discussions and what protocols are being observed. We are the last of the computer//internet holdouts. I would like to take a moment to thank the administrators and moderators who support this sight.No small task and"very near the mark if I may be so bold". Be assured your efforts are appreciated. I have been "foaming arround" the books since I discovered{back in 73}a copy of THE HOBBIT adrift. "Much of what has been learned is now forgotten" as your quizzes have pointed out. I am looking forward to another reading keeping in mind some of the views and opinions expressed in these many forums.I have never had the opportunity to join in any in depth discussions before I bought my children this computer.....ok kids your turn next just another minute. Alquadae is my small sloop {sailboat} which I am refitting this winter. bulkheads, paint rigging etc If my plans go well, she will be a vessel with a Quendi twist that will turn the heads of even the most critical Teleri. I wish all fair winds and following seas Alquadae

[Strider]

Hello, I am Strider, and I am new to the board. I'm hoping to stay for awhile, and I am a new fan to The Lord of the Rings.

Are you still looking for Hobbits in the roleplaying games?

[Bêthberry]

We role play just about any Middle Earth type here at the Downs, Strider--we've got games for whargs and crebains running right now--but hobbits are always welcome!

Our roleplaying forums are The Shire, Rohan and Gondor--levels set up by complexity of games, not by Middle Earth race or geography. Check any of them out. If you want to try out a character, drop into one of our gaming Inns, The White Horse in Rohan or the Green Dragon in The Shire.

Bethberry,
Innkeeper of The White Horse

[Falagar]

Falagar(Please Stay! It is fun! Just try it out for a little while, O.K?)
If you say so smilies/wink.gif
I go to other forums aswell (hard to keep track of them all), but I'll try to stay here smilies/smile.gif

[ January 10, 2003: Message edited by: Falagar ]

[Arwen Imladris]

Hi Saenla, alquadae, Strider. Welcome to the downs! Post well.

Falagar! Yay! Stay! What other forums do you go to? I sometimes visit other ones, I am some sort of version of Arwen Imladris on all of them I think. See ya around! smilies/smile.gif

[Falagar]

Many forums..."The Entmoot", "SF-Fandom", "Ringzone" and some Norwegian boards. And these are only the Tolkien-related ones!

Thanks for the welcome smilies/smile.gif

[ January 10, 2003: Message edited by: Falagar ]

[Malamute]

Hey howdy fellow BD members!

I am the new dog on the block and just wanted to say hi all.

I have been reading LotR since the seventies and have been a complete addict ever since those first glimpses into ME.

Hopefully i will get to know many of you better and have fun sharing info and insight into these forums. smilies/smile.gif

[Strider]

Thanks for the welcome everyone!

[Sasha]

Hello everyone im new here too! I got introduced by a member of tis site. And i haf 2 say tis is one of the best lotr sites ever.. I haf been reading lotr since i was a kid (my dad used to read it to me during bedtime) but i didnt realise there were so many sites dedicated to it smilies/smile.gif
I definitely will be here for a long time & i look forward to meeting all u fellow men & elves.. smilies/biggrin.gif

[ElentariGreenleaf]

I'm not new any more but I never posted here! HI!

[Corvwyn]

Mae govannen!

I stumbled upon this board and instantly wondered why I had not seen it before. I've read LOTR 5 times, The Hobbit and Silmarillion 2 times and also Lost tales and some of the History of Middle-Earth books. I first read LOTR when I was 14 years old and began reading a lot after that. This also introduced me to p&p roleplaying games. I greatly enjoyed the LOTR movies by the way, Peter Jackson really does it well.

I look forward to discussing with people on this board.

[ January 11, 2003: Message edited by: Corvwyn ]

[NeptunesDaughter]

Hello

Well in a complete contrast to the message above i'm rather new to the world of LOTR. Having been dragged to the cinema on the first day of Fellowship's release I now find I can't wait for my multiple viewings of TTT.

I am however reading the books (almost finished FOTR for those so interested)and so soon hope to be a little more knowledgable in the world of middle earth.

As for me im 22 from Ireland and really like the look of this place :-)

I always feel rather intimidated starting out on boards smilies/frown.gif

All the best
Elaine

[ January 11, 2003: Message edited by: NeptunesDaughter ]

[HCIsland]

Hi,

I came to LOTR in a rather back door way, through the Middle Earth Role Playing games in the early 80's. I began reading the LOTR, Silmarilion and later Unfinished and Lost Tales more to familiarize myself in the universe I was playing in rather then anything else, and like you all got pulled right in.

Anyway, mariage and kids came and then of course the films and I find myself being dragged (very willingly) in all over again with the added bonus of watching it through my sons' eyes. My eldest is just reading The Hobbit and I'm reading it to my youngest at bed time.

I just discovered this site and hope to spend much time here, though I'm not exactly sure what I can contribute.

H.C.

[ January 11, 2003: Message edited by: HCIsland ]

[Imsirion]

Hi, I've been reading throught these boards awhile and I decided to join. About 4 months before the the first movie came out, a friend on another message board told me about it so before it came out, I read tLotR's (twice),The Hobbit, and the Silmarillain (gah! sp?) smilies/smile.gif Well, now I'm a fan of Tolkien's works and I look forward to enjoying this board!

[Thor]

Hi all,

I'm a new arrival to the forum. I've been reading through a whole heap for a while now and decided to join tonight.

I admit to being a rabid fan of the books and have lost count of the number of times I have read LotR! (Probabably once a year since 1987...)

I look forward to some very in-depth quibbling sessions at some future stage smilies/evil.gif

[ January 15, 2003: Message edited by: Thor ]

[maiden of the Shire]

Hi everyone!

[Fincarnwen]

Ai na vedui, everyone! I am a longtime fan of Tolkein, and arrived here via the Middle Earth Name Generator! smilies/biggrin.gif

[Arwen Imladris]

Hi Malamute, Nevmetwen, ElentariGreenleaf, Corvwyn, NeptunesDaughter, HCIsland, Imsirion, Thor, maiden of the Shire, and Fincarnwen! Welcome to the downs! smilies/smile.gif

[Menelhachwen]

Hello everybody out there!

Although I registered a few weeks ago I haven't written anything yet! Hope I'll visit more often this fantastic site, I really like it very much! Guess where I "translate" my nick? smilies/biggrin.gif I've read LOTR about three times in my mother tonge, Spanish, and now I'm finishing it in English!
smilies/eek.gif At first I thought I couldn't make it but here I am, finishing it again and eager to begin The Silmarilion in English! smilies/biggrin.gif

[ January 12, 2003: Message edited by: Menelhachwen ]

[Isilmëiel]

Hi, I've been lurking about for a couple of days, but it's only been right now that I've actually registered. I've read the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings. I'm reading the Silmarillion right now, and a book of short stories (Farmer Giles of Ham, etc.) I've read commentaries on the books, and seen both of the movies. I don't know elvish yet, but I want to learn eventually. smilies/smile.gif

[Bill Ferny]

Hallo smilies/smile.gif

[Silmarien]

Hi all I've been to the chat room a couple of times a I love the site hope to have many interesting discussions. smilies/smile.gif

[Finnguala]

What Elvish thingy? Always try the search function or/and check out the faq. People might have gotten mad if it is a question that has been asked too many times before. Have fun.

Well at least SOMEONE talks to me. smilies/wink.gif Thnx anyway... I think I get it now smilies/biggrin.gif

Finnguala

[Arwen Imladris]

Hi Menelhachwen, Isilmëiel, Silmarien, and dim_charm. Welcome to the downs, post well.

Finnguala: welcome and well met indeed! Sorry I was not able to be of much help. Have a good time here at the downs!

smilies/smile.gif smilies/smile.gif smilies/smile.gif

[Finnguala]

No problem smilies/smile.gif And thnx again smilies/biggrin.gif

[Dain Ironfoot]

I'm new here. As you can tell from my name, I like dwarves.

[Aeryn Evenstar]

Hi everyone! I'm Aeryn and I'm new here. My little brother got me into LOTR about a year before the first movie. I'm currently finishing up ROTK. I've been lurking here for awhile now. I finally broke down and posted! smilies/smile.gif

[SuGaR N sPiCe]

Hey all,

As U probably figured out i'm new here...and so far luving it smilies/biggrin.gif i've been here b4 but not in the forum...well gotta check out the otha posts...lattaz
smilies/rolleyes.gif

[Merri]

Welcome! I hope everyone enjoys being dead! smilies/smile.gif

(And one piece of advice: If you don't want to get yelled at, don't use chat abbreviations! Not many people here like reading them smilies/biggrin.gif)

[ElentariGreenleaf]

We're dead? OH! I am SOOOO THICK! So, we're all dead people from the downs..... I get it now.... laugh at me if you want... I just post more than read peoples name thing. I'm a wight, and proud of it!

[Jian]

greetings, i'm Jian Ryu and i'm 35 years old. i'm a fan of LoTR and so far i've enjoyed the forum. i never knew so many people liked this series! it's great smilies/smile.gif

[Lumiel]

Well, I've already posted but after I saw this I figured, what the heck, right? Well, my character is named Lumiel Rovalhir. She's an elf who doesn't really act like one...but I'm just a crazy LOTR freak!!! ^_^ Vedui il'er! I think I'm going to have fun here! smilies/biggrin.gif

[Naurnedist]

i am very new ie last 5 minuits new. guess what my name means.

[nevlhachien]

hi. this site is so cool. i am obsessed with LOTR so this place is perfect for me.

[Calavanya]

I'm not exactly new, but I've switched to my "real" elven name, Calavanya. Alceldaiel was from the generator. Though I've been a Wondering Ghost... and now I', Newly Deceased...again. Hy everyone again, and welcome to anyone that should come! smilies/biggrin.gif

[caitlin getz]

Hello,
I am new to this place.
I don't know the ropes.

Save me Mr. Frodo!!!!!

[Bill Ferny]

Jian, hallo. You know, back in the days of the Vikings you and I would be of a ripe old age, respected for our wisdom and knowledge. I’m afraid you will find nothing of the sort of here smilies/wink.gif JK (I think). Welcome to the forum. Hallo nevlhachien, Naurnedist, Lumiel, and Theoleoda.

Theoleoda, there’s no ropes to learn… or maybe I say that because I never learned them… hmmm. I will offer this though, STAY AWAY FROM FREEWILL THREADS! (oh the horror)

[hairyscaryfairy]

hello everyone!! Im new here... this is the bestest site ever. I am muchly enjoying it. smilies/smile.gif

[Donlammenion]

hey people its good to find soooooooooo many lotr fans ive been her a short while but hi this is the best lotr forum eva and it just keeps getting better
Don

[Arwen_Evenstar]

Greetings HairyScaryFairy,
*Arwen bows*
And welcome to the Downs...
I hope you enjoy being Deceased

[Dondagnirion]

I geuss even though I have already posted that I should introduce myself here. Hi everybody!! Favorite LOTR character - Gimli, of course, who is better than the elf

Dondagnirion
"He who cannot cast a treasure away at need is in fetters." - Aragorn

[Finnguala]

Gimli? Better than Legolas?! Lol, hahahahahahaha....... sorry......

[Miss Adurhirwen]

A short intoduction:
I'm 18 years old, and I live near Amsterdam
I have read te first two books, and I have seen both movies.
If you want to more about me, you can send me a messege or mail.

[Taraithwen]

Hey, I've been on Barrow-Downs before but only to see what my Elvish name was ect... I didn't even know you had a Discussion Forum until today! smilies/smile.gif I must say that I'm quite pleased here thus far. I'm a reletively new LOTR fan (since Aug '02) & I have read the series once (I'm re-reading it currently). I'm looking forward to learning little LOTR tidbits here! smilies/tongue.gif

[propagandalf]

hola. i luv gollum.
my other obsessions include: radiohead/ jeff buckley/ van gogh and kafka. i've read ‘the hobbit’/ lotr fotr, ttt, & trotk. i will definitely read his other books later so- no alarms and no spoilers please. smilies/redface.gif


ps- Calavanya, how did yoo change your username? it's not on the FAQ page. cheers.

[Bill Ferny]

propagandalf

Kafka… I’m living proof one can live quite well beyond the metamorphosis. Happy to have a fellow Radiohead fan along for the Middle-Earth ride.

[Ainince]

I bid thee all a fair hello! I am new here, so don't mine if I post annoying little messages all over the place. Happy to be here! smilies/biggrin.gif

[Hirilaelin]

Hullo all! 13, been going to the 'Downs since last year, but primarily frequented the chat. (you might know me.. Veya, Karigan, Sorceress, Anduril, Pippins_Lass.. Just a few of my many names!) I think that the forum is sweet ! Am also interested in RPG, if any of you are experienced, or starting a game, PM me!

~Hirilaelin, Queen of Alecake

P.S. RATE ME PLEASE! smilies/tongue.gif

[Ardwenna]

Hi guys. I'm reeeeeallllyyy new here...I'm Ardwenna Moonflower. I am a huge fan of the books and the movies, and I actually found this spot whilst I was looking for LOTR quotes.

[Rinlothien]

Hello all smilies/smile.gif

[Hirilaelin]

Hullo Lady Rinlothien and Ardwenna! Welcome to the 'Downs, and have fun!! smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/tongue.gif smilies/smile.gif

~Hirilaelin

[maikafanawen]

Well I am not really new to the Downs as you can see, but I have not introduced myself.

My name is Maikafanawen, which is simply (and blandly) my full name in Elvish. I love Tolkien and anything having to do with Tolkien and I've read The Hobbit, LOTR, and The Silmarilion many many times. Been reading them since ... well I learned to read from The Hobbit because my Grandmere taught me and she loves it ... so yes. I'm very familiar with Tolkien. I am known for it at school and everywhere actually. My room is Tolkien oriented and I'd be a completely different person in speech, apperance, and attitude were it not for Tolkien. smilies/biggrin.gif

That's about it and I hope to make my way to the chat room ... yes ... This is a wicked site. I love it.

Green and Silver,
Maikafanawen

[Nevcairion_of_Rivendell]

ROCK ON Merri EW is so freaken cool smilies/wink.gif

[Nevcairion_of_Rivendell]

Your right Finnuguala


Should I describe it for you,.. or should I find You a box-Legolas


smilies/evil.gif

[Merri]

Huh? Oh, you must have been reading the dating thread. smilies/smile.gif

Welcome, all newbies!! smilies/biggrin.gif

[Mithampa]

Orldando bloom is MINE, ya hear? MINEMINEMINEMINEMINE!!! ::ahem:: sorry... got carried away... I'm NEW! Great to be alive, fellow Tolkienites, great to be alive...

[Silmarien]

hi I'm also new if I already introduced myself sorry.
and we're not alive we're just undead

[butterfly]

Hello everyone...am new here...stumbled in through another way and *POOF* here I am!

Love th site so far...Later! smilies/smile.gif

[Pherdacilion the Elf]

Hi! I've read TT and FotR as well as The Hobbit. I am currently studying Quenya, which of course is a form of Elvish. I desperately want to go see TT movie, but I probably won't be able to until it comes out on video. smilies/frown.gif
This site is cool, but the blasted name translator was completely wrong about my real Elvish name (Meldon) and now I can't change it.
That's all I have to say. For now...

[ February 02, 2003: Message edited by: Pherdacilion the Elf ]

[ February 03, 2003: Message edited by: Pherdacilion the Elf ]

[Elen]

Hi all! I'm new so I thought I would just drop by! smilies/smile.gif

[Finnguala]

smilies/smile.gif smilies/biggrin.gif

Your right Finnuguala

Am I? Well, thats new. smilies/biggrin.gif

Mae govannen smilies/wink.gif

[Jesse]

Hello all. I'm new to these boards. Some of you may have seen me in the Green Dragon Inn.

[LePetitChoux]

Hi everyone. Welcome. Enjoy yourselves...While you can..MWAHAHAHAHA!

Seriously, though.

[Spelunker]

Hi, I just joined today... In case you didn't know, "Spelunker" is one of Tolkien's words for "someone who explores caves." Also, I'm a HUGE Gollum fan. I have a Gollum website at http://www.geocities.com/precious4poorsmeagol/index.htm, and I've gotten a lot of views but only one person in the forum... sigh. I suppose that's because everyone's here though! This is a great forum. I've been looking around the site for a few days before I registered. I really enjoy the Middle Earth Mayhem section.

[propagandalf]

Hello fellow newbies. Don't you just hate that word (newbie)? O.K. see you when i see you.

re: Bill Ferny
Bill, sam's horse? Cool.
Yes, it was a metamorphosis, wasn't it? smilies/biggrin.gif Glad to know i'm not the only radiohead believer here. 'Elen sila lumenn' omentielvo'

[harlindon]

smilies/evil.gif Hi people!! well actually I'm not that new buy im new to the forum. so far I have liked this site. Its cool that there are sooo many people from around the world that are here, and that we all share a common interest. well see you guys around!

(oh and if you are wondering about my signature, ask Evans <----heheheh)

[Nuinatariel]

hello everyone! i just joined a few days ago. I LOVE this site!

[Imbefana]

Hey! Well, I have been coming to barrowdowns for a while like six months, and just realized they had a forum. *slaps forehead* So, I guess I'm new to the message board, which is really awesome to see how many other people love LOTR. So, hey people!

[Manardariel]

Welcome! Welcome! Welcome every one! I am certain you´ll enjoy this site, I do at least....

Have fun posting, reading, laughing your heads off, RPGing etc.etc.
http://www.councilofelrond.com/modules/Cards/images/welovesyouprecious.jpg

[King_Elessar]

Hi, I'm quite new here,but not too new. thanks to the people who have said welcome to me, especially Samwise.

Bye, Elessar

[Merri]

Welcome all! And to my friend who just joined- you know who you are. And you know you still have to post, too!

smilies/biggrin.gif

[Arwen Imladris]

Hi Dain Ironfoot, Aeryn Evenstar, SuGaR N sPiCe, Jian, Lumiel, Naurnedist, nevlhachien, Calavanya, Theoleoda (what is it you don't get? Check out the FAQ and then try the search function), HairyScaryFairy, Donlammenion, Dondagnirion, Miss Adurhirwen, Taraithwen, propagandalf (you can't change your user name, you have to start a new account), Ainince, Hirilaelin, Ardwenna, Lady Rinlothien, maikafanawen, Nevcairion_of_Rivendell, Mithampa, Silmarien, butterfly, Pherdacilion the Elf, Sulime, Jesse, Spelunker, harlindon (I don't want to know!), Imbefana, and King_Elessar. Welcome to the downs! Post well.

[Merri]

Welcome to all new folk!

[Mithadan]

Welcome everybody!

[Merri]

Why do people refuse to post in this thread?!

[balrogman]

Hi ive only been on these forums for a cuople days and only discovered tolkien about 4 months ago. Now i know what ive been missing! smilies/eek.gif

[Primrose Maggot]

Oh my god I know what you mean!! lol!! I love LOTR so much!!! I am new this is my first day on here!

Primrose smilies/evil.gif

[Aerandir Carnesir]

Wassup!!! I just found this site today! I've been pretty obsessed with L.O.T.R. since the Fellowship came out in theatres. I took a small journey from middle earth summer 02, but since TTT came out, I'm right back in more obsessed than ever! I use elvish as a second language, got an elf, hobbit, dwarf, and orc name from various sites, this one included. I'm almost finished with the R.O.T.K. book, and I've played TTT game on PS2 for hours. I'm new at this site and really like the hospitality. barrowdowns.com is definitley going onto my favorites list!!! Namaarie!(farewell)

[Ainaserkewen]

Hi, my screen name is Ainaserkewen. I love the books and the movies and am anticipating the third movie. My favorite Character is Treebeard in the book but I have kind of an obsession with Elijah Wood(Frodo) I love this site. email.

[Arwen Imladris]

Hi balrogman, Primrose Maggot, Aerandir Carnesir, and Ainaserkewen! Welcome to the downs! THANK YOU for posting here!

Why do people refuse to post in this thread?!

I know excactly what you mean Merri! I like new people, it is exciting to see them, esp the ones who don't know a lot, it makes me feel smart! smilies/biggrin.gif Which doesn't happen very often. smilies/frown.gif Anywho, for all you new folk: POST YOUR WELCOMES HERE! Look before you dive, the search engine is your friend. smilies/smile.gif

[luin'loki]

I am new here.Let me tell a bit about myself.
I am absolutly in LOVE WITH ORLANDO BLOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am very smart and a girl. I am tall and very much like an elf,because I am an elf.I am a MAJOR TOLKIENITE!!And a MAJOR ORLANDO BLOOM fan. smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/biggrin.gif
I hope I win that contest to win a trip to New Zealand and get to meet the cast!Oh,the entry date is past,so don't think of entering if you didn't LOL. Seeya lata!

[Bêthberry]

Perhaps you took a wrong turn on the Internet, luin'loki. This is a Tolkien discussion site. I'm sure you would find an Orlando Bloom fan site more to your liking. There certainly isn't anything here for fangirls.

You're welcome to stay and take part in thoughtful discussions, of course.

Bethberry

[Phrim]

I'm not *brand* new, I've lurked here for a little bit (and I'm in the chatroom a lot), thought I'd start posting a bit. So here's a brief introduction...

I'm 23, was first introduced to Tolkien in 7th grade by my mom, who greatly enjoyed his works in her youth. Since then, I've read the trilogy 6 times (and Silmarillion thrice). Seen the movies too, enjoyed them, but they obviously don't compare.

In any case, I hope I can contribute some to the great discussions on this wonderful site!

[ February 05, 2003: Message edited by: Phrim ]

[Bêthberry]

Hi Phrim,

Welcome to this side of the Downs. smilies/smile.gifIf you are interested in role-playing games, come visit The White Horse in the Rohan forum or The Green Dragon in The Shire. Come in character, a Middle Earth character.

Bethberry

[ February 05, 2003: Message edited by: Bethberry ]

[Elfstone]

Hello smilies/smile.gif I haven't had a chance to take a good look around yet, but I'm hoping I came to the right place for good Tolkien discussion. Looks promising so far smilies/smile.gif

I've read the LotR maybe a dozen times, the Silmarillion a couple times, Unfinished Tales, and I've of course seen Jackson's movies. So, I'm no Tolkien scholar, but I'm not a newbie, either. I hope I have something of substance to offer to the conversation. smilies/smile.gif

[Tank]

Hi, My name is Brandon or some of my good friends call me Tank and I am 20 yrs old. (Turning 21 on March 19)

I am a newcomer to the Tolkien/LotR fantasy. I just recently watched the FotR in November and I was hooked since then, I've watched TTT also. I know I am a 'movie fan' or not a true fan.. but I have recently bought LotR and after I read that is looking forward to reading other works of Tolkien. My fav characters are..

Boromir - different from the book, but the character in the movie got me hooked and gave me a better understanding of the character.

Treebeard - Of Course.

Haldir - Just seems cool.

I dunno if these are the typical newcomers favs or not but then again I am new. I hope to have a enjoyable experience here and looking forward to your discussions.

[Tinuviel]

Greetings! i am indeed gladdened to find a site for fellow middle-earth lovers. loved it ever since i saw The Fellowship. read the trilogy, the Silmarillion and The Hobbit, in fact, in that order, before TTT came out smilies/smile.gif. good tales have always fascinated me but Tolkien's world is simply amazing!

[ February 06, 2003: Message edited by: Tinuviel ]

[Elois Telcontar]

Hi,

I've lurked her for a while, joined about a week ago and started posting yesterday.

I got my name from a name generator it is my human name in Middle Earth (although it's suppose to be Eloisa - but I forgot the a so I can live with Elois)

My favorite Character is Aragorn, but he belongs to Arwen and I liked her too, so if I could choose my own character I'd be one of their several daughters, or their son's wife if he is a lot like his father.

My father talked me into seeing the FOTR and I became as big a fan as he is now. We are both reading FOTR right now and are going to read the other books together. So we are the family that read's Tolkien together.........

bye
Elois

[Arwen Imladris]

Hi luin'loki (You are more then welcome here, just keep you obsession with Orli to yourself and the apropriate threads, people may get mad if you start ranting about Orli in a thread about whether or not Balrogs have wings smilies/wink.gif), Phrim, Elfstone, Treebeard Freak, Tinuviel, and Elois Telcontar! Welcome to the downs! Post well.

[gollum*elf*pup]

Hello people! Welcome to the Downs! Wow, I haven't beem here for a long time either! Well, hi anyways! See ya around.

[The Saucepan Man]

Welcome to the Downs all Newcomers. Happy haunting and post well. smilies/smile.gif

Elois, has your father considered joining the Downs ... or is that something that you would not want to happen. smilies/wink.gif

[Gorwingel]

I just wanted to say Welcome to all the newbees on the site, I hope you spend a long time posting, and share all your wonderful opinions

Personal note: Gosh, Saucepan Man, you have fewer posts then me, you seem to be everywhere! and you have only been here for since the beginning of the year! It seems like you have been here forever! I love your avatar smilies/cool.gif

[ February 07, 2003: Message edited by: Gorwingel ]

[Lanithelias]

Hiya! I'm relatively new to Tolkien, I regret to admit that I never had the desire to read his works until I saw LoTR, but I'm repentant. The man was an incredible storyteller, and I'm now happy to join the devoted mass of Middle-Earth-dwellers here in the 'Downs. I recently finished the Lord of The Rings trilogy, and I've ammassed a little other Tolkien knowledge from this and other sites, so I'm not ignorant, but I am far from scholarly.
The name you see to the left and slightly above my post is that of my elven alter ego, slightly altered to the fashion of middle earth folk.

See you round the Barrows, and Pm me if you'd like to chat. I don't bite, though I do nibble occasionally.

~Lanith

[Arwen Imladris]

Hi Lanithelias! Welcome to the downs! Post well!

[Durelin]

I'm bored, so I'm just gonna say hi to all you new people.

HI ALL YOU NEW PEOPLE!
or
Buenos tardes! Como estas? Te duele el estomago?

[The Saucepan Man]

Welcome to the Downs Lanithelias. You don't need to be too scholarly to enjoy yourself here (as I've found out smilies/wink.gif ), so have fun. smilies/smile.gif

, Saucepan Man, you have fewer posts then me, you seem to be everywhere!

Like a bad penny, eh Gorwingel smilies/biggrin.gif . You seem to make it round most of the threads yourself pretty well. Glad you like the avatar, although some have likened it to a blocked toilet smilies/biggrin.gif .

[Skippy of Motsanu]

Why hello there! I am Skippy of Motsanu, but please call me Skippy.

[Aeryn Evenstar]

Welcome to all the newcomers. I haven't been here in awhile. Thanks to the people who welcomed me. Right now I'm reading the Silmarillion. Some people have had trouble reading it, but I don't find it hard to read. I am loving it! I have the Book of Lost Tales Part 1 to read next. I will be getting the HOME soon! smilies/smile.gif

[raukomarth]

Hey guys! just want to introduce myself to you splendid people and elves and hobbits and who ever else is here! smilies/evil.gif

[LadyElbereth]

Welcome to the Downs, everyone! I hope you'll like your stay here as much as I have (or even more, if that's possible)! smilies/biggrin.gif
-LadyElbereth

[Túrin Turambar]

Well met friends i am Turambar or Túrin the son of Hurin the steadfast.

[ February 08, 2003: Message edited by: Túrin Turambar ]

[Beren87]

Welcome!

You need an end tag in your Siggy. ex: [/I]

[Túrin Turambar]

Thanks i notice that smilies/wink.gif

[Elfchick7]

A welcome to newest member Sadlyliving.

[Tate Aisling]

Here's the discussion I was looking for! Anyhoo, heya! I'm Tate Aisling. I'm a real big fan of Lord of the Rings. Though I haven't read all the books...My dad is really stingy about that. =^.^=;; Anyhoo, just thought I'd stop by and introduce myself.

[Anborn]

Greetings all! I am Anborn, brand new to this site, but a lover of J R R's works for many years. I visited several LOTR sites before joining this one as this seems a cut above most others in quality of members and content. I look forward to meeting all of you soon!

[Goldberry]

Heya all you ppls! I am new and i LOVE lotr so . . . . . . yeah. smilies/biggrin.gif im so glad i found this site! heh heh heh. smilies/evil.gif

[Aeryn Evenstar]

Welcome Turin, Tate, Anborn, and Goldberry! smilies/smile.gif :waves:

[Bekah]

I'm not exactly new anymore...but welcome, all new people!! I hope you enjoy your stay.

And I can speak some Latin, and extremely limited Greek. (Very, very, very, very limited Greek. I've forgotten a lot of what I once knew...)

Oh well. As I said before, "Welcome, everybody."

Lots of love,

~ Elentari II, aka Bekah

[Arwen Imladris]

Hi Skippy, raukomarth, Túrin Turambar, Tate Aisling (your father has a point, you SHOULD read the books!), Anborn (Maybe you can convince Tate Aisling to read the books!), and Goldberry! Welcome to the downs! Post well.

[Tenduriel]

here's another newbie. actually I just passed by to say hi to every-one. short description?

I like Tolkien (but who doesn't :d), i love his books AND his languages and I'd really like to learn them speak fluently.

hope you can help.

[Reyna Evergreen]

*waves* Welcome Tenduriel!

I might have spoons thrown at me for this, but I always loved being a newbie at the BarrowDowns, first of all 'cuz everyone here doesn't care all that much, they just want to teach you to get around, aaaand it's exciting!

So welcome!

[Elois Telcontar]

Thanks to everyone who welcomed me, I do feel welcomed here.

Saucepan Man, I'd love to have my father join but he has a real computer phobia,(he doesn't even know how to turn one on and since he is retired he doesn't really have to for work or school like most of us, flatly refuses.) still he loves LOTR, so there is hope I can one day lure him on.

[MerenwenElf]

I am new here! This is really cool!

[Eressië Ailin]

Hi everyone!!!!! I'm new person too!!!

Just some stuff about me:

I love the books!!

I am a HUGE Viggo fan!!!

I get sort of claustrophobic when I am around tons of Orli fangirls (which is like all the time)!!

I am just starting to learn Quenya!!

[ February 10, 2003: Message edited by: Eressië Ailin ]

[Iarhen]

Hey!!!

Im new too...

As all of you, Ive read the 3 books of the LOTR 4 times each!

Ive read the Silmarillion also, but I have not read the Hobbit (those halflings make me wanna puke!!! J/K) and Im starting to read the UT.

I loved the movies. I think that Peter Jackson's version is great, and with a really different feel. Somewhat lighter, but more understandable and with some corrections to the story that a die-hard and long time fan would do.

Im particularly interested in Morgoth, in the Balrogs, in Gandalf (I LOVE HIM!!!) but MOSTLY Im an elf-lover. My infatuation began when I first saw Cate Blanchett as Galadriel... I had not read the books by the time I first saw FOTR... And I became enamoured with Galadriel and everyting elf-related...

In fact I hated the use of elves in the battle of Helm Deep not because it altered the story... but for the reason that elves were killed... Too depressing and saddening for me.

Anyway. Hello to all!!!!

[Lady Iverin]

Hey everybody!
I'm new here and I love the Barrowdowns. I am totally obsessed with LOTR!!! smilies/biggrin.gif

[ February 11, 2003: Message edited by: Lady Iverin ]

[Arwen Imladris]

Hi Tenduriel, MerenwenElf, Eressië Ailin, Iarhen, and Lady Iverin! Welcome to the downs! Post well. smilies/smile.gif

[Bekah]

Welcome everybody!!