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Forum: The Barrow-Downs 02-25-2004, 11:10 PM
Replies: 204
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Posted By Dininziliel
Silmaril Alatáriël (really) That sounds exactly like...

Alatáriël (really)

That sounds exactly like what happened to me! :eek: The good, wise, and busy Barrow Wight was able to put my wee moundy tunnel back to rights. The only thing I might be able...
Forum: The Books 02-24-2004, 11:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,099
Posted By Dininziliel
Silmaril Who could pass over "Disfigured moon???" as a...

Who could pass over "Disfigured moon???" as a topic? Not I! And I learned somethings new--the banners--and, a great new word--"squicky."

*Does dance of the dead by undisfigured moonlight*
Forum: The Books 02-24-2004, 11:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,733
Posted By Dininziliel
Silmaril NightKnight--I have to admit that I'd glossed by...

NightKnight--I have to admit that I'd glossed by the Anguirel reference; however . . .

I think the reason why I glossed is because of this bit of information on my mind:
This means that Maeglin...
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 02-24-2004, 11:24 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 52,917
Posted By Dininziliel
Silmaril Theron Bugtussle--thank you for your information....

Theron Bugtussle--thank you for your information. I have printed it out for future reference!
Forum: The Books 02-23-2004, 10:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,733
Posted By Dininziliel
Silmaril symestreem, that was an excellent question! ...

symestreem, that was an excellent question!

I would like to add a plea (or challenge, if your character prefers it), to our fellow dead who are more learned in the lore of ME to answer...
Forum: The Books 02-23-2004, 10:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,324
Posted By Dininziliel
Silmaril Have you ever wanted that Butterfinger or...

Have you ever wanted that Butterfinger or Snickers when you knew you shouldn't eat it? Have you ever wanted someone's affection and desire so much you found yourself doing odd things to get it? ...
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 02-22-2004, 11:28 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 52,917
Posted By Dininziliel
Silmaril First, I just wanted to enjoy reaffirming that...

First, I just wanted to enjoy reaffirming that I'm here, back in my barrow again! (I know I'm home because I can't see my hand in front of my face ;) )

Second, would someone kindly restate--as...
Forum: The Books 02-21-2004, 11:44 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 17,206
Posted By Dininziliel
Silmaril From "Of the Ruin of Beleriand"--Fingolfin...

From "Of the Ruin of Beleriand"--Fingolfin challenges Morgoth to single combat:

Tolkien really knew how to treat fear.
Forum: The Books 02-21-2004, 11:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,733
Posted By Dininziliel
Silmaril Thanks, Saucepan Man! I kinda figured it wasn't...

Thanks, Saucepan Man! I kinda figured it wasn't Narsil/Anduril. Gee, but I wonder what the other sword was, though. Usually, Tolkien will follow up little things like this. Usually. ;)
Forum: The Books 02-21-2004, 11:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 14,305
Posted By Dininziliel
Silmaril Liriodendron: I think this comes closest to an...

Liriodendron: I think this comes closest to an answer that scratches this itch for me.

Having turned 50 for the first time last year ;) , it so happened I decided to re-read LotR again to...
Forum: The Books 02-21-2004, 09:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,733
Posted By Dininziliel
Silmaril Anglachel and what other sword?

This is all so timely! I really just entered this thread because it was the first short one on the list so I could see if my new old self was really back from the living, and . . . what should I...
Forum: The Books 02-08-2004, 12:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,689
Posted By Dininziliel
Silmaril I can't resist. This has probably been in an old...

I can't resist. This has probably been in an old thread, but . . . the sneering at Gandalf, Aragorn, Theoden, and everyone else by Saruman at Orthanc brought to mind Monty Python & the Holy Grail...
Forum: The Books 02-08-2004, 12:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,689
Posted By Dininziliel
Silmaril Woo hoo—I checked in and found some delightfully...

Woo hoo—I checked in and found some delightfully intriguing notions (as well as the expected erudition!)

Lathspell wrote:


[Dininziliel casts eyes down, laments her ADD, and makes small...
Forum: The Books 02-05-2004, 11:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,689
Posted By Dininziliel
Silmaril lathspell writes: Heehaw! I forgot about...

lathspell writes: Heehaw! I forgot about that one--it is in the same category of inexplicable fuzziness.

lathspell also writes:

Then Finwe writes:

I recall a couple of nights ago...
Forum: The Books 02-05-2004, 01:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,689
Posted By Dininziliel
Silmaril Odd Departure in Appearance Scene

This is first time I've posted a new topic, so bear with me.

I don't think I have to look back to know that the question of whether it was Gandalf or Saruman that Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli saw...
Forum: The Movies 02-01-2004, 09:24 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,567
Posted By Dininziliel
Sting Thank you for the information, mark12_30. I...

Thank you for the information, mark12_30. I agree that it's still compatible with being held in the arms of God/Love/Jesus/Eru/Iluvatar/Allah.<P>An opportunity presented itself the 2nd time I saw...
Forum: The Movies 02-01-2004, 09:14 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,146
Posted By Dininziliel
Silmaril I had reached the rather blissful point of not...

I had reached the rather blissful point of not feeling tortured about the (imo) unnecessary changes in RotK, but then I saw it again last night for 6th time. (Obviously, I like it a lot.) It's going...
Forum: The Movies 02-01-2004, 08:09 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 22,085
Posted By Dininziliel
Silmaril What an interesting topic! I’ve thought about...

What an interesting topic! I’ve thought about this before since I watch the EE’s a LOT, and have wondered at how I continue to cringe/flinch at the same scenes every single time. <BR>...
Forum: The Movies 02-01-2004, 06:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,795
Posted By Dininziliel
Silmaril This sounds like one of those things everyone...

This sounds like one of those things everyone knows about but a few of us who left the information line to go get a soda. Just what is the "Official LotR Fan Club"? I've looked for it online, but...
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 01-30-2004, 01:11 AM
Replies: 782
Views: 235,872
Posted By Dininziliel
Silmaril Estelyn Telcontar wrote: I'll bet they...

Estelyn Telcontar wrote:

I'll bet they told that to all the girls! They probably had several sets of the books with which they lured us unsuspecting and innocent little bees to our doom! ...
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 01-30-2004, 12:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,423
Posted By Dininziliel
Silmaril Oh, Mr. Wight? Please sir [jumps up & down and...

Oh, Mr. Wight? Please sir [jumps up & down and waves arms about in the air to get attention of Barrow Wight] . . .

Can we have another, please? In fact--lots!

I hope it didn't take too long...
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 01-29-2004, 01:43 AM
Replies: 782
Views: 235,872
Posted By Dininziliel
Silmaril Oh! Oh! Oh! I do so adore being dead. The...

Oh! Oh! Oh! I do so adore being dead. The company is simply unsurpassable!

I have been exploring other chambers of the Downs lately and for some reason this one only now caught my eye. I've...
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 01-25-2004, 09:47 PM
Replies: 887
Views: 291,738
Posted By Dininziliel
Silmaril First 34 years (I think)--Kansas, within 50 miles...

First 34 years (I think)--Kansas, within 50 miles of where I've been for 16--Kansas City, Missouri. Within easy distance to inner city, wheat fields, suburban malls, and nice boho type places, too! ...
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 01-21-2004, 11:43 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 17,506
Posted By Dininziliel
Silmaril When TT opened, I was there at the first showing...

When TT opened, I was there at the first showing in the long line waiting to be let into the theatre. Since it was a week night, and since none of my good movie buddies are Tolkien fans, I was...
Forum: The Movies 01-21-2004, 01:57 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 25,210
Posted By Dininziliel
Silmaril The most poignant part in the book was bypassed...

The most poignant part in the book was bypassed in favor of Gollum framing Sam with the lembas theft. It was Smeagol's last chance at redemption: (From "The Stairs of Cirith Ungol")<P>...
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