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Forum: Novices and Newcomers 02-03-2004, 01:53 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 24,786
Posted By miellien
Oh my! I guess I've sort of neglected this...

Oh my! I guess I've sort of neglected this thread. I actually haven't been able to post for a long time. My computer shuts down- so I've just been able to read. The news on my youngster: He's...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 11-02-2003, 11:49 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 24,786
Posted By miellien
Hobbit flashback!!I suddenly realized that i wore...

Hobbit flashback!!I suddenly realized that i wore out a recording of "The Hobbit" which went with a little illustrated book when I was about 5. Now, that was to go with the old animated movie, and...
Forum: The Books 11-02-2003, 11:19 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,460
Posted By miellien
I am thanking the forces from on high that my...

I am thanking the forces from on high that my random search for a Tolkien discussion site 2 months ago when I got a computer did NOT lead me to that evil place.Then I thank them again! I am always...
Forum: The Movies 10-25-2003, 11:29 PM
Replies: 417
Views: 75,705
Posted By miellien
OK, sorry I consumed most of the chocolate. I...

OK, sorry I consumed most of the chocolate. I needed it at the time. Anybody want some Bugles and salsa? I brought drinks too!!
Forum: The Books 10-21-2003, 01:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,774
Posted By miellien
Question I thought the "wraith" world was strictly...

I thought the "wraith" world was strictly Sauron's dominion. Whether he had the Ring or not. He had a hand in creating the Nine, and domination would certainly have been a part of that creation. ...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 10-21-2003, 01:09 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 24,786
Posted By miellien
Thumbs up Wow, this has gone all the way to 2 pgs! About...

Wow, this has gone all the way to 2 pgs! About the kid in question: he hardly reads anything beyond a 10 chapter book, although I know he's capable of more. I would like him to be a Tolkien fan,...
Forum: The Movies 10-20-2003, 07:00 PM
Replies: 417
Views: 75,705
Posted By miellien
Sting First of all, much chocolate is needed. A...

First of all, much chocolate is needed. A "friend" stopped by work to inform me that she had tickets for Trilogy Tuesday. did she get one for me? NOoo! And yes, I am a cheddarhead. Somebody...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 10-17-2003, 12:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,126
Posted By miellien
Yay, it worked! Thanks everybody! ...

Yay, it worked! Thanks everybody! smilies/biggrin.gif
Forum: The Books 10-14-2003, 11:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,000
Posted By miellien
Silmaril I think that all creatures could sense a power at...

I think that all creatures could sense a power at work in the Wood. It made Frodo and Aragorn feel refreshed, but Boromir uneasy; to say nothing of Gollum. The straight-up "evil" creatures had to...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 10-14-2003, 11:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,126
Posted By miellien
Question Ok, we'll have to look to the left and see if...

Ok, we'll have to look to the left and see if Dancing Spawn and Arwen's advice worked. If it did, thanksfolks! If it didn't, I will blame it ALL on my computer!
Forum: The Movies 10-14-2003, 12:07 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,219
Posted By miellien
OK, are you ready to laugh? My husband, who has...

OK, are you ready to laugh? My husband, who has not and will not read the books, has "summed up" the plot of the final movie for me -as if I needed it! Believe it or not, I managed to simply laugh...
Forum: Quiz Room 10-13-2003, 11:06 PM
Replies: 7,126
Views: 662,594
Posted By miellien
Question Is it an event(I always think of "is it...

Is it an event(I always think of "is it crunchable? Is it tasty, Precious?" when I read all these "is it? questions!)?
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 10-13-2003, 10:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,126
Posted By miellien
Question Oh, good. Now I don't have to start this topic. ...

Oh, good. Now I don't have to start this topic. However, I am such a computer newbie that I do not have the slightest idea how to get an image from here to there (and not back again!). If anybody...
Forum: The Books 10-12-2003, 11:20 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 14,442
Posted By miellien
Question Has anybody else read the "Chronicles of Thomas...

Has anybody else read the "Chronicles of Thomas Covenant" by Stephen J. Donaldson? Yes, there is a quest involving a trip under a mountain and wizard-like characters, but I think the ties to the...
Forum: Middle-earth Mirth 10-12-2003, 09:23 PM
Replies: 2,150
Views: 531,551
Posted By miellien
...when you finally get your 2 year old to sleep...

...when you finally get your 2 year old to sleep through the night, and you spend half the night on the BD!
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 10-12-2003, 09:05 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 24,786
Posted By miellien
Question I really appreciate everybody's input so far!! ...

I really appreciate everybody's input so far!! I'm pretty sure I'm going to start my son on The Hobbit and see if he asks to read the "sequels" on his own. He has enjoyed the DVDs so far, so at...
Forum: The Books 10-10-2003, 10:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,076
Posted By miellien
Question Isn't it mentioned in The Hobbit that the goblins...

Isn't it mentioned in The Hobbit that the goblins and the Wargs have an alliance, and that they sometimes ride the wolves? I haven't read that quite as often as LOTR and my books are currently...
Forum: Quiz Room 10-10-2003, 10:23 PM
Replies: 12,678
Views: 1,215,959
Posted By miellien
Question #4- Evenstar? The "queen" and "raiment of night"...

#4- Evenstar? The "queen" and "raiment of night" (star) seems to fit to me.
#6- Legolas? Yielded the contest of the orc-count to Gimili.
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 10-10-2003, 09:41 PM
Replies: 462
Views: 61,968
Posted By miellien
Oops, I guess I should have stopped by here...

Oops, I guess I should have stopped by here awhile ago!! I came over to this site via a link from the Lord of the Rings Fanatics site --which kept shutting down my computer!! Don't tell them I said...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 10-10-2003, 09:25 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 24,786
Posted By miellien
Oooh, goody, advice!! I was thinking there may...

Oooh, goody, advice!! I was thinking there may have been a topic like this previously, but when I tried to search my computer just sat there for 15 minutes so I gave up. Plus, I really appreciate...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 10-09-2003, 10:07 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 24,786
Posted By miellien
Question How old were you the first time you read LOTR?

I have an ulterior motive here. My son is almost 10 and I've been wondering when to give him the books. I don't want it to be too early and spoil it for him. But here's my story:

9 years old. ...
Forum: Quiz Room 10-09-2003, 12:24 AM
Replies: 7,126
Views: 662,594
Posted By miellien
Question Is it an object?

Is it an object?
Forum: The Movies 10-09-2003, 12:16 AM
Replies: 417
Views: 75,705
Posted By miellien
Ring I'm incredibly sad that I may have to wait a full...

I'm incredibly sad that I may have to wait a full week after release to see RotK. But, <B>orominuialwen</B>, I am close enough to bring you chocolate (if I don't eat it on the way myself ).
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 10-09-2003, 12:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 14,052
Posted By miellien
Silmaril The Ring gives power equal to the measure of its...

The Ring gives power equal to the measure of its bearer -that's not an exact quote because my books are unreachable at the moment. Hobbits were a good choice because unlike men, elves, Istari, etc....
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 10-08-2003, 11:18 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 42,301
Posted By miellien
I don't know about anybody else, but Prince...

I don't know about anybody else, but Prince Imrahil just gets on my nerves. "Movie-Faramir" also irks me. smilies/rolleyes.gif
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