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Forum: Novices and Newcomers 02-20-2007, 06:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,092
Posted By Texadan
It seems to me the question then becomes would...

It seems to me the question then becomes would the forces of Isengard, Rohan, and Gondor be equal, to or superior to, the ancient armies of Gil-Galad and Elendil. It's my impression, and it's only an...
Forum: Chapter-by-Chapter 02-19-2007, 09:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 16,567
Posted By Texadan
Sorry, I seem to have gotten us off of Chapter 7....

Sorry, I seem to have gotten us off of Chapter 7. But I didn't say that Middle Earth should be made "blissful". I said that the Valar's "...[summoning] the Quendi to Valinor, there to be gathered at...
Forum: Chapter-by-Chapter 02-14-2007, 09:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 16,567
Posted By Texadan
I think perhaps the marring of Aman is in the...

I think perhaps the marring of Aman is in the Valar themselves. It seems to me that they reached a perceived perfection and crouched there. When the Children of Ilúvatar awoke did the Valar try to...
Forum: Chapter-by-Chapter 02-09-2007, 08:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 16,567
Posted By Texadan
It's true he didn't listen to them directly but...

It's true he didn't listen to them directly but he did listen to them when they came in a round-about way through his own people. He wasn't proof against the lies, he just didn't like or trust...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 02-08-2007, 06:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,239
Posted By Texadan
At the moment it's when the three companions are...

At the moment it's when the three companions are about to enter Fangorn forest. Gimli is very troubled and nervous about it. Legolas speaks of the forest's age and says something like, "I could have...
Forum: Chapter-by-Chapter 02-08-2007, 05:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 16,567
Posted By Texadan
You know, I just had a flash memory of the galaxy...

You know, I just had a flash memory of the galaxy in "Men in Black". I suppose the Silmarils could have an appearance something like that, small in appearance but when looked into encompassing a lot...
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 02-06-2007, 09:38 PM
Replies: 887
Views: 233,857
Posted By Texadan
City of Lufkin in east Texas, USA.

City of Lufkin in east Texas, USA.
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 02-06-2007, 07:38 PM
Replies: 996
Views: 323,781
Posted By Texadan
I'm reading the Noble Dead series by Barb & J.C....

I'm reading the Noble Dead series by Barb & J.C. Hendee. I've read the first three and enjoyed them. The fourth is out in paperback but I've not been able to get it yet. And I'm not sure the Keeper...
Forum: Chapter-by-Chapter 02-06-2007, 07:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 16,567
Posted By Texadan
I meant to ask in my last post but forgot: does...

I meant to ask in my last post but forgot: does anyone have a real idea of the size of the Silmarils? I originally thought they were something along the size of a palantír because of the references...
Forum: Chapter-by-Chapter 02-06-2007, 06:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 16,567
Posted By Texadan
This, and some things in subsequent chapters,...

This, and some things in subsequent chapters, made me think of Thorin Oakenshield. There seems to be a reoccurring warning in the tales about the danger and harm that can come from an inappropriate...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 01-28-2007, 10:55 AM
Replies: 387
Views: 174,111
Posted By Texadan
I thought I was being clever. I just did a Google...

I thought I was being clever. I just did a Google search on "Texadan" and found someone else using it in other forums.
Forum: The Movies 01-27-2007, 09:41 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,500
Posted By Texadan
I'd have thought Smaug more a Michael Clarke...

I'd have thought Smaug more a Michael Clarke Duncan voice.
Forum: The Books 08-14-2006, 07:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,526
Posted By Texadan
I always find Gandalf's shout to the hobbits when...

I always find Gandalf's shout to the hobbits when the wolves attack on the hilltop to be funny. I can hardly say, "Fling fuel on the fire" when I'm *not* under attack.
Forum: Chapter-by-Chapter 06-16-2006, 07:43 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 38,479
Posted By Texadan
Aragorn had spent a bit of time with Gandalf...

Aragorn had spent a bit of time with Gandalf hunting for Gollum and watching the borders of the Shire. So he would know of Gandalf's suspicions and probably learned that Gandalf had confirmed them...
Forum: Chapter-by-Chapter 06-15-2006, 08:38 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 38,479
Posted By Texadan
Aragorn told Boromir at the Council of Elrond,...

Aragorn told Boromir at the Council of Elrond, "For the Sword that was Broken is the Sword of Elendil that broke beneath him when he fell. It has been treasured by his heirs when all other heirlooms...
Forum: The Movies 06-07-2006, 09:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,063
Posted By Texadan
Believe it or not but I think my favorite scene,...

Believe it or not but I think my favorite scene, or at least my favorite view, was seeing the Argonath. That was just awesome.
Forum: Middle-earth Mirth 06-07-2006, 08:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,092
Posted By Texadan
I don't know. Anguirel may have a point. After...

I don't know. Anguirel may have a point. After all, why did Sam attend a secret meeting of VIPs in Rivendell to which he wasn't invited? Elrond assumes he knows the reason but it could just as easily...
Forum: Chapter-by-Chapter 06-04-2006, 12:10 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 26,361
Posted By Texadan
I may be dense but, since nothing in the world...

I may be dense but, since nothing in the world containing Middle Earth corresponds to anything in our world, geographically or historically, why should any of the astronomical bodies bear any...
Forum: Chapter-by-Chapter 06-03-2006, 10:46 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 26,361
Posted By Texadan
My apologies. I did not read far enough or...

My apologies. I did not read far enough or closely enough in the article you linked to before my last post. The creation of the stars are given there.
Forum: The Movies 06-02-2006, 10:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,786
Posted By Texadan
I seem to remember reading or hearing that Liv...

I seem to remember reading or hearing that Liv Tyler doesn't use computers or surf the internet much, which is a good thing. This reminds me of the time someone posted on the Bronze Posting Board...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 06-02-2006, 10:28 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 90,093
Posted By Texadan
Plus it's a whole lot less trouble. ;)

Plus it's a whole lot less trouble. ;)
Forum: Chapter-by-Chapter 06-02-2006, 09:12 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 26,361
Posted By Texadan
I could not find how the stars were made though...

I could not find how the stars were made though I'm fairly sure I've read it before. But the Sun and Moon originated from a fruit of Laurelin and a bloom of Telperion. Is there a place for planets as...
Forum: Chapter-by-Chapter 06-01-2006, 11:24 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 26,361
Posted By Texadan
Any clue what star this is and why it merited...

Any clue what star this is and why it merited being singled out for such emphasis?
Forum: The Movies 05-31-2006, 07:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,961
Posted By Texadan
I liked seeing the Nazgul coming into the...

I liked seeing the Nazgul coming into the Prancing Pony and Barliman hiding under the counter. Even though the editing was deliberately deceptive, the idea of the Nazgul's voicing their rage on...
Forum: Chapter-by-Chapter 05-30-2006, 08:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,370
Posted By Texadan
From TFotR, "Flight to the Ford"... It's...

From TFotR, "Flight to the Ford"...


It's interesting that to everyone else Bilbo was "the thief" yet his regard for wealth was less than avaricious. In this last chapter he tried to give all the...
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