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Forum: The Barrow-Downs 11-17-2003, 12:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,341
Posted By Lotessa
Silmaril Oh, wow! That's cool! It's so nice to know...

Oh, wow! That's cool! It's so nice to know soembody else on Barrow-downs is from the same country as me!
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 11-15-2003, 10:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,341
Posted By Lotessa
Silmaril Well, I'm glad! I'm also from Cape Town! Do you...

Well, I'm glad! I'm also from Cape Town! Do you live in Town or on the coast?

[ November 15, 2003: Message edited by: Lotessa ]
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 11-15-2003, 10:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,341
Posted By Lotessa
Silmaril Barrow-Downers from South Africa

Greetings Barrow-downers (if you're South African, read on!)

I don't want to be the only one from South Africa here. Are any of you from South Africa?

Thanks!

~Lotessa

[ November 15,...
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 11-13-2003, 11:40 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 78,644
Posted By Lotessa
Silmaril Name (that you go by): Amy, Amz, Lotssa, Tess,...

Name (that you go by): Amy, Amz, Lotssa, Tess, Tessie

Age: Not to young, not too old

Occupation: Student, Tolkien-fanatic!

Future Aspirations: Either law or film producing

Goal in life:...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 11-13-2003, 11:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,507
Posted By Lotessa
Silmaril Wow Child! Many thanks for your insightful...

Wow Child! Many thanks for your insightful explaination! smilies/smile.gif

It answered my question.

~Lotessa
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 11-12-2003, 11:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,162
Posted By Lotessa
Silmaril Oh, sorry; I was a bit vague. I meant...

Oh, sorry; I was a bit vague.

I meant places that were considered places of wonder in Middle-earh e.g. To our world - the Statue of Liberty, The Great Pyramids.
The only one I found was the...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 11-10-2003, 11:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,162
Posted By Lotessa
Sting Landmarks of Middle-earth

There are many great buildings and locations in Middle-earth but the only landmarks I know about are The Glittering Caves of Aglarond.
I was wondering if any one else knew of any other landmarks.
...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 11-10-2003, 11:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,365
Posted By Lotessa
Sting Tolkien: Evolutionist or Creationist?

This is a very contentious subject, so I thought I’d bring it up.
I’ve read that Arda was once flat but eventually evolved into a globe.
Also, according to Tolkien the history of Arda is actually...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 11-10-2003, 11:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,507
Posted By Lotessa
Sting Denethor’s Unwelcoming Manner

I’ve been puzzling about Denethor’s caution towards Gandalf when he requested to see Denethor’s scrolls and books:





This is from The Council of Elrond when Gandalf was giving an account...
Forum: The Books 11-10-2003, 11:38 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 14,259
Posted By Lotessa
Silmaril I’ve thought about this and frankly, I don’t...

I’ve thought about this and frankly, I don’t think Tolkien meant there to be any racism between Elves and Dwarves. Maybe some of jealously and rivalry, though, as Elves were the chosen races and Aule...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 11-08-2003, 11:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,934
Posted By Lotessa
Silmaril Hmmm..I know how to get past it in the FOTR game...

Hmmm..I know how to get past it in the FOTR game but not too sure about TTT. Maybe shoot arrows at its tentacles?
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 11-08-2003, 10:57 AM
Replies: 462
Views: 63,556
Posted By Lotessa
Silmaril Weird, I play electric guitar!

Weird, I play electric guitar!
Forum: The Books 11-08-2003, 08:28 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 14,259
Posted By Lotessa
Silmaril Wow, Ninth Valar, that's one paragraph of good...

Wow, Ninth Valar, that's one paragraph of good points!
Yes, I think Tolkien was leaning more to Western culture as opposed to African/Asian, though the Haradrim were more Gothic or...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 11-08-2003, 08:18 AM
Replies: 462
Views: 63,556
Posted By Lotessa
Silmaril Yea, it is a nifty name! smilies/smile.gif ...

Yea, it is a nifty name! smilies/smile.gif Clever.

Anyway,we're going off topic smilies/wink.gif

~Lotessa
Forum: The Books 11-08-2003, 02:36 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 14,259
Posted By Lotessa
Silmaril Well, I guess the Haradrim had a dark shade of...

Well, I guess the Haradrim had a dark shade of skin, didn't they?
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 11-08-2003, 02:21 AM
Replies: 462
Views: 63,556
Posted By Lotessa
Silmaril Welcome Ninth Valar! which Valar would that...

Welcome Ninth Valar!

which Valar would that make you, then? smilies/smile.gif
Anyway, have fun; I know I'm having fun here!

~Lotessa
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 11-07-2003, 11:54 PM
Replies: 887
Views: 239,717
Posted By Lotessa
Silmaril I'm from the sea-side city of Cape Town, South...

I'm from the sea-side city of Cape Town, South Africa. Is anyone else from South Africa here?

~Lotessa
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 11-07-2003, 11:45 PM
Replies: 462
Views: 63,556
Posted By Lotessa
Silmaril Yes, I'd love to participate in Quizzes. I see...

Yes, I'd love to participate in Quizzes. I see you are moderator there, Saucepan Man! smilies/smile.gif
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 11-07-2003, 11:44 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 12,112
Posted By Lotessa
Silmaril Hmm..I wonder why Smeagol was the most drawn to...

Hmm..I wonder why Smeagol was the most drawn to the Ring and that he would go so far as to murder his best friend.
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 11-07-2003, 01:34 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 23,630
Posted By Lotessa
Silmaril I must confess that I do use the Grey Company...

I must confess that I do use the Grey Company Elvish, which I hear isn't true to Tolkien, but it's fun to learn. smilies/biggrin.gif
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 11-07-2003, 01:28 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 12,112
Posted By Lotessa
Silmaril Yes, I also looked at Sam's reaction to Smeagol...

Yes, I also looked at Sam's reaction to Smeagol and then I thought twice about him. But I guess even when he was a Hobbit, he was rather evil - he killed Deagol! smilies/eek.gif

~Lotessa
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 11-07-2003, 01:22 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 15,187
Posted By Lotessa
Silmaril I like Neekerbreekeers, Ninnyhammers (I called my...

I like Neekerbreekeers, Ninnyhammers (I called my friend a ninnyhammer once smilies/biggrin.gif )
Alqualonde, Valinor and Simbelmyne.

~Lotessa
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 11-07-2003, 01:06 PM
Replies: 462
Views: 63,556
Posted By Lotessa
Silmaril Hi there Barrow-downers! I'm so glad to be...

Hi there Barrow-downers!

I'm so glad to be here! I'm mad about Tolkien and I'm looking forward to posting here! The forum looks great; so professional!
Anyway, just a little greeting.

~Lotessa
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