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ElanorGamgee 03-23-2002 05:52 PM
Quote:
Though tiny I may be
new life springs from me.
I have neither father nor mother
but produce my own sisters and brothers.
A seed?

Belin 03-23-2002 06:25 PM
Quote:
What goes through the door without pinching itself? What sits on the stove without burning itself? What sits on the table and is not ashamed?"
--------------------

A plate?

Samwise 03-23-2002 06:33 PM
Quote:
A seed?
That's the first part, Elanor. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]
Quote:
"Well, I'm back."
Sam Gamgee

ElanorGamgee 03-24-2002 02:54 PM
Quote:
A plate?
Nope, sorry.

Samwise, is the answer to the second part of your riddle a plant, like a flower?

Samwise 03-24-2002 06:10 PM
Quote:
Samwise, is the answer to the second part of your riddle a plant, like a flower?
Yep, Elanor. Sigh. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]
Quote:
'Yes, I am with you, Master,' said Sam...'And you're with me. And the journey's finished. But after coming all that way I don't want to give up yet. It's not like me, somehow, if you understand.'"
Sam Gamgee

Firladion Greenbow 03-24-2002 06:58 PM
I am sorry for not replying sooner, busy on an adventure.

Yes, Marileangorifurnimalium (wow,what a name!) you were right, it was indeed the sky.

NEXT ONE

Though precious it looks, a shiny stone,
it was not born in the earth.
It speaks all day, but no sound is heard,
and no matter how far it goes, it will always end up in the same place.

A.Y.S.
F.G.

Raefindel 03-25-2002 12:54 PM
Quote:
Yes, Marileangorifurnimalium (wow,what a name!)
That's her full Ent name. We usually call her maril. [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img]

Samwise 03-25-2002 03:18 PM
Sigh...here we go again.
Mister Greenbow, sir, it wouldn't be a pearl?
Quote:
"Elves! " exclaimed Sam. "Elves, sir!" He would have burst out of the trees and dashed off, if they had not pulled him back.

Firladion Greenbow 03-25-2002 06:37 PM
No, sorry Samwise my good friend.
Keep trying.

And thank you Raefindel, that makes perfect sense (I am such a fool at times!)

A.Y.S.
F.G.

[ March 25, 2002: Message edited by: Firladion Greenbow ]

Samwise 03-25-2002 07:48 PM
Hm. Okay, Mister Greenbow, sir, I shall have to think on it some more.
Quote:
Sam stood by him, his round eyes wide open - for he was looking across lands he had never seen to a new horizon.

Samwise 03-25-2002 07:51 PM
[quote]No, sorry Samwise my good friend.
Keep trying.[QUOTE]
Hum...the sun?
Quote:
Sam had a natural mistrust of the inhabitants of other parts of the Shire; and also he was not disposed to be quick friends with anyone who had beaten his master, however long ago.

Samwise 03-25-2002 07:54 PM
Per Mister Greenbow:
Quote:
No, sorry Samwise my good friend.
Keep trying.
Hum...the sun?
Quote:
Sam had a natural mistrust of the inhabitants of other parts of the Shire; and also he was not disposed to be quick friends with anyone who had beaten his master, however long ago.

Galdor 03-25-2002 07:56 PM
"Though precious it looks, a shiny stone,
it was not born in the earth.
It speaks all day, but no sound is heard,
and no matter how far it goes, it will always end up in the same place."

The moon?

Mayla Took 03-25-2002 08:09 PM
Okay, here is one I just thought of off the top of my head. So bear with me (plus it is easy)! Ha ha, here we go;

"I am everywhere.
Some say I am many, some say I am one.
I have many forms. Solid when dry, liquid when wet.
I hold the living but also the dead.
What am I?"

Kidd2323 03-25-2002 08:12 PM
Quote:
"Though precious it looks, a shiny stone,
it was not born in the earth.
It speaks all day, but no sound is heard,
and no matter how far it goes, it will always end up in the same place."
Is this a tooth?

[ March 25, 2002: Message edited by: Kidd2323 ]

Samwise 03-25-2002 08:54 PM
Quote:
"I am everywhere.
Some say I am many, some say I am one.
I have many forms. Solid when dry, liquid when wet.
I hold the living but also the dead.
What am I?"
Sam: Eh, would you be talkin' about dirt, Miss Took?
Stacey: You WOULD think of that.... [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img]
Quote:
LOTR (Movie) Moment (IV) (Moria)
Orcs are everywhere
Samwise whacks one with a pot
gets..."the hang of this!" [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Copyright 2002 S. Uffelman

Firladion Greenbow 03-26-2002 06:12 PM
Quote:
Though precious it looks, a shiny stone,
it was not born in the earth.
It speaks all day, but no sound is heard,
and no matter how far it goes, it will always end up in the same place.
No, not got it yet, nice imagery though.

F.G.

Alchrivëwen 03-26-2002 06:54 PM
that wouldnt happen to be a star would it? if not, give us a hint

Samwise 03-26-2002 07:03 PM
Per Mister Greenbow's riddle:
Eh, is it a comet?
Quote:
Sam had begged to be allowed to wait on his master, but had been told that for this time he was a guest of honour.

Firladion Greenbow 03-26-2002 07:57 PM
Quote:
Though precious it looks, a shiny stone,
it was not born in the earth.
It speaks all day, but no sound is heard,
and no matter how far it goes, it will always end up in the same place.
No, not a star or a comet.

Hint

It can spend it's day looking through glass.

F.G.

Samwise 03-26-2002 10:44 PM
Sigh....I have absolutely no idea.
(Glad you got your picture to work though, sir. )
Quote:
"I made a promise, Mister Frodo! 'Don't you leave him, Samwise Gamgee,' Gandalf said;
'Don't you leave him! "
Sam Gamgee

Raefindel 03-27-2002 03:31 AM
Greenbow! Cool Picture! Now I can't tease you anymore!

Mayla Took 03-27-2002 10:53 AM
Quote:
Though precious it looks, a shiny stone,
it was not born in the earth.
It speaks all day, but no sound is heard,
and no matter how far it goes, it will always end up in the same place.
Is it Ice for chance?

Samwise! You are so smart! Yes, it is dirt.

Samwise 03-27-2002 02:42 PM
Sam: Thanks much, Miss Took....
Stacey: He only knew that 'cause he plays in dirt alot....*Yay! I got one right!!*
Quote:
"But you won't send him off alone, Master?" cried Sam, unable to contain himself any longer.
"No, indeed!" said Elrond. "You at least shall go with him. It is hardly possible to separate you from him. "

Samwise 03-27-2002 02:45 PM
Quote:
Though precious it looks, a shiny stone,
it was not born in the earth.
It speaks all day, but no sound is heard,
and no matter how far it goes, it will always end up in the same place.
AY....I know this is not right, but it's all I can think of....a moonstone?
Quote:
"Eavesdropping Sir? I don't follow you, begging your pardon. There ain't no eaves at Bag End, and that's a fact."
Sam Gamgee

Samwise 03-27-2002 02:51 PM
Mmmm....okay. Guess I'll title this "]Samwise's next try."
Quote:
Though I am one of many
many people shun me alone--
except maybe on "special" occasions.
In certain places, I am left out completely.
What am I?
Quote:
"Mr. Frodo, sir!" cried Sam, quaking. "Don't let him hurt me, sir! Don't let him turn me into anything unnatural! My old dad would take on so. I meant no harm, on my honour, sir! "

Firladion Greenbow 03-29-2002 06:03 PM
Quote:
Though precious it looks, a shiny stone,
it was not born in the earth.
It speaks all day, but no sound is heard,
and no matter how far it goes, it will always end up in the same place.
Oh well, here is the answer (you will all probably think me mad now!)

It's a Goldfish in a bowl.

As for yours Samwise,
Quote:
Though I am one of many
many people shun me alone--
except maybe on "special" occasions.
In certain places, I am left out completely.
What am I?
I was thinking along the lines of shoes, but on second thoughts I don't know now.

A.Y.S.
F.G.

Samwise 03-29-2002 06:17 PM
A GOLDFISH!?!? Oh, my goodness.... [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] That one certainly was hard...
No, sir, not shoes.
Quote:
"What about the elves?" said Sam, too excited. "Can't we go and see them? "

Firladion Greenbow 03-29-2002 06:29 PM
I feel I should explain....
Though precious it looks, a shiny stone,
IT IS GOLD COLOURED LIKE A PRECIOUS STONE.
it was not born in the earth.
BEING A FISH, BORN IN WATER.
It speaks all day, but no sound is heard,
STUPID THING OPENS AND CLOSES ITS MOUTH ALL DAY.
and no matter how far it goes, it will always end up in the same place
BEING IN A BOWL IT CAN'T GET FAR

I am only explaining so I can justify my madness. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

F.G.

Samwise 03-29-2002 06:39 PM
Sam:LOL, indeed! Thank you for the explanation, sir, as my lil' hobbit brain was havin' a hard time graspin' that one!

Stacey: Grasping? Well, you sure didn't have a problem grasping all those seed packets when we were out today....

Sam: [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] Well, goodness, Miss, you just got paid and they were a good price...

Stacey: Okay, I can't complain. As long as they make my garden pretty, and I'm sure they will... [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]
Quote:
"Elves! " exclaimed Sam. "Elves, sir!" He would have burst out of the trees and dashed off, if they had not pulled him back.

Firladion Greenbow 03-29-2002 06:49 PM
Stacey, I can't believe you are letting Sam spend all your money, They must be very good seeds!
Quote:
Though I am one of many
many people shun me alone--
except maybe on "special" occasions.
In certain places, I am left out completely.
What am I?
This is taxing my poor little overworked noggin,
A tree?

F.G.

Samwise 03-29-2002 07:45 PM
No, sir, I'm afraid not even close.
Quote:
"You'd better be hidden, Mr. Frodo." said Sam. "We'll send this rider to the rightabouts! "

Nimrodel 03-29-2002 10:17 PM
Quote:
Though I am one of many
many people shun me alone--
except maybe on "special" occasions.
In certain places, I am left out completely.
What am I?
A Birthday?

Samwise 03-29-2002 11:00 PM
Nimrodel, welcome to the 'Downs!
LOL--good guess, but nope.
(I can't believe this is lasting this long...it's a first for me! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img])
Quote:
"Yes, sir!" said Sam. "Begging your pardon, sir! But I meant no wrong to you, Mr. Frodo, nor to Mr. Gandalf. He has some sense, and when you said go alone, he said no! take someone as you can trust. "

Joy 03-30-2002 01:13 AM
Sam, there is only one thing running through my head.

Is it Christianity.

Samwise 03-30-2002 09:17 AM
Wow--good guess, Joy, but no.
Hint: There were two LOTR characters who didn't avoid the answer to my riddle in the least...
Quote:
"And after all, sir," added Sam, "you did ought to take the elves' advice. Gildor said you should take them as was willing, and you can't deny it. "

Starbreeze 03-30-2002 10:01 AM
Ok, I'm not sure if this counts as a riddle but I don't like be left out so I'm using it anyway.

You have fifteen sheep in a field, all grazing happily. Then some Sackville-Baggins comes along and steals all but 9 of them.
How many sheep do you have left?

This is really easy, but I'm silly and can't think of anymore - especially not as good as yours. [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img]

Raefindel 03-30-2002 11:36 AM
Quote:
Though I am one of many
many people shun me alone--
except maybe on "special" occasions.
In certain places, I am left out completely.
What am I?
Is it Marriage?

Kalimac 03-30-2002 11:37 AM
Samwise - That is a wonderful riddle. I was going to guess a church building but since two of the LOTR characters didn't avoid it, that's probably not the answer (well, were there any churches in ME?) Now I'm thinking...um...the hard way? The steep and thorny way to Heaven? Oh dear, what *has* it got it its pocketses? [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Starbreeze - 0, because being sheep they all followed where the first one went? Just a guess, no idea actually.

Starbreeze 03-30-2002 01:45 PM
Nope Kalimac, sorry, you're wrong. I thought it was really easy - oh well. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]


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