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Forum: The Movies 10-21-2007, 09:33 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 60,272
Posted By Finduilas
The counsil could have been just as long as in...

The counsil could have been just as long as in the movie, but more to the books character. I'm not a.... purist? It doesn't need to be word for word. Leave out Bombadil, shorten the counsil, I...
Forum: Elvenhome 10-21-2007, 09:32 AM
Replies: 776
Views: 310,919
Posted By Finduilas
Actually, I think it's cute... but some people...

Actually, I think it's cute... but some people might not like that...
Forum: Elvenhome 10-20-2007, 07:51 PM
Replies: 776
Views: 310,919
Posted By Finduilas
Well none of ye have been around, and me bio is...

Well none of ye have been around, and me bio is mostly finished. So I'll here post it...

Finduilas's character

NAME: Mira Hilldweller

AGE: 20

RACE: Hobbit
Forum: The Movies 10-20-2007, 06:31 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 23,069
Posted By Finduilas
Aye, aye. Point taken... I have never been...

Aye, aye. Point taken...

I have never been able to picture these animals. How would they carry the platters etc.? Would they walk on the hind legs? It would, I think, be difficult to do it...
Forum: The Movies 10-20-2007, 05:35 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 23,069
Posted By Finduilas
You may not have tried to, it may just be the way...

You may not have tried to, it may just be the way you word it on the computer. Saying "At least you have the dececy to apologize" (paraphrazed) sounds condescending, and as if Folwren has no other...
Forum: The Movies 10-20-2007, 02:06 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 23,069
Posted By Finduilas
Well, if you want to be beaten, sure. I never...

Well, if you want to be beaten, sure. I never said so.

I might suggest broadening your horizons.

-- Fol
Forum: The Movies 10-20-2007, 01:44 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 23,069
Posted By Finduilas
About. :rolleyes: It was mostly a joke - but...

About. :rolleyes:

It was mostly a joke - but in all honesty! It is clearly a matter of opinion whether or not Bombadil was a good or necessary character. I think he was supurb - another example...
Forum: The Movies 10-20-2007, 01:28 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 23,069
Posted By Finduilas
Do you know...some of the most intelligent people...

Do you know...some of the most intelligent people I know (davem, my older brother, my sister, Tolkien, others) are the ones who love Bombadil. I wonder what that says about those who dislike him and...
Forum: The Movies 10-20-2007, 11:51 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 23,069
Posted By Finduilas
I agree totally. Nothing is wrong with Bombadil....

I agree totally. Nothing is wrong with Bombadil. Just another great character from a great writer.
Forum: The Movies 10-20-2007, 11:46 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 60,272
Posted By Finduilas
Mentioned, not given two pages worth of writting....

Mentioned, not given two pages worth of writting. Elbereth was mentioned, thank goodness she wasn't in the movie, as a character.



Well, it's PJ's fault that Shelob was moved to the RotK, so...
Forum: Elvenhome 10-20-2007, 11:25 AM
Replies: 776
Views: 310,919
Posted By Finduilas
Boromir, taking your younger sister would fix...

Boromir, taking your younger sister would fix every problem I was having. I couldn't think of a last name, and I always have problems with the history part. I will make my bio to fit yours, and the...
Forum: Elvenhome 10-19-2007, 11:15 AM
Replies: 776
Views: 310,919
Posted By Finduilas
Yes, I am a girl. Would you prefer me to...

Yes, I am a girl.

Would you prefer me to play a male or female? I am fine with both. I am making my bio as a female, but have worked it in such a way as to make it easy to change genders, should...
Forum: Middle-earth Mirth 10-14-2007, 09:08 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,266
Posted By Finduilas
Amusingly, mine is my ring. My parents got it...

Amusingly, mine is my ring. My parents got it for me for my birthday. (And no, it was a real birthday present, not stolen.)

It is slightly large for me, I need a half size, so it's half a size to...
Forum: Quiz Room 10-14-2007, 08:56 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,547
Posted By Finduilas
Definitely two player teams would be more...

Definitely two player teams would be more interactive. I had Ideas but my teammates were always thinking along the same lines as me, so I ended up not helping in the least.

I think it went...
Forum: The Movies 10-12-2007, 06:56 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 41,920
Posted By Finduilas
Talked to family last night, well only Mom, Pop,...

Talked to family last night, well only Mom, Pop, and sister, and parents said that they wouldn't mind a PJ'ed version, as long as you didn't see things that Tolkien didn't put in. They mentioned...
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 10-12-2007, 06:48 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 26,135
Posted By Finduilas
I will add my congratulations. Glad to hear...

I will add my congratulations. Glad to hear everything went well! May you have all the joys a baby can bring.






(How soon are you going to let him read the LotR?:p)
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 10-11-2007, 03:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,136
Posted By Finduilas
Well in one of the dreams the Nazgul were very...

Well in one of the dreams the Nazgul were very nice, and waited till we were ready to fight...:rolleyes:
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 10-11-2007, 02:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,136
Posted By Finduilas
Hunted by Nazgul? Yes, twice. As well as once...

Hunted by Nazgul? Yes, twice. As well as once by Gollum. I take it this is a thread for LotR dreams that are unpleasant?
Forum: Quiz Room 10-07-2007, 04:59 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,547
Posted By Finduilas
Folwren is a she, and we were gone all day, but...

Folwren is a she, and we were gone all day, but she should get back on soon.
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 10-06-2007, 07:19 AM
Replies: 4,197
Views: 1,474,842
Posted By Finduilas
Hello! And welcome to the Downs!

Hello! And welcome to the Downs!
Forum: The Movies 10-05-2007, 08:54 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 92,812
Posted By Finduilas
Some of us are willing to concede to minor...

Some of us are willing to concede to minor mistakes. But do you really expect any of us people who defend the books so much that you call us 'purists' to concede that the very foundation of the book...
Forum: Quotable Quotes 10-05-2007, 10:43 AM
Replies: 16,719
Views: 2,058,218
Posted By Finduilas
S's... Oh rats...

S's...

Oh rats...
Forum: Middle-earth Mirth 10-05-2007, 07:38 AM
Replies: 2,036
Views: 679,567
Posted By Finduilas
Trivia match is getting to me...

Last night I fell asleep looking for the answer to the trivia question. Here is the result...

Anyway, all the contestents were in my kitchen, and The Might was in the corner standing, and the...
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 10-03-2007, 02:11 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 13,046
Posted By Finduilas
I think four teams would be scary...:eek:

I think four teams would be scary...:eek:
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 10-03-2007, 09:57 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 13,046
Posted By Finduilas
[QUOTE=The Might;533264]If everyone is ready, we...

[QUOTE=The Might;533264]If everyone is ready, we can start, though I want all to post that they are ok with the teams.
[QUOTE]

Fine with me.
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