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Forum: The Books 12-25-2023, 03:35 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,486
Posted By Mithalwen
Well this menopausal woman has just got the...

Well this menopausal woman has just got the expanded letters for Christmas. Since I am home alone with the cats and am not obliged to do unspeakable things to poultry, I shall spend the day reading...
Forum: The Books 11-14-2023, 06:12 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,486
Posted By Mithalwen
This makes a lot of sense. The original letters...

This makes a lot of sense. The original letters is quite a substantial paperback as it is and I am pretty sure it would have had to be physically type set at that time.. I did hope their might have...
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 07-28-2023, 11:17 AM
Replies: 4,512
Views: 922,006
Posted By Mithalwen
A belated thank you - I belatedly contracted...

A belated thank you - I belatedly contracted COVID 19 and am still feeling more tired than usual . Very glad to have been vaccinated.
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 02-12-2023, 12:43 PM
Replies: 4,512
Views: 922,006
Posted By Mithalwen
Rather late as usual but a happy birthday to...

Rather late as usual but a happy birthday to Formy. Very ageing when those you regard as youngsters start feeling their age!
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 01-03-2023, 12:33 PM
Replies: 4,512
Views: 922,006
Posted By Mithalwen
Seconded. Will raise a glass when I get home.

Seconded. Will raise a glass when I get home.
Forum: The Books 01-01-2023, 11:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,008
Posted By Mithalwen
And not only would they bereft of their spouse...

And not only would they bereft of their spouse but they would also potentially witness the ageing, decline and death of their own children and further descendents. I have known people who have lost...
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 12-31-2022, 11:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,706
Posted By Mithalwen
Commemorative Tolkien coin

I don’t know if there is a huge crossover between Tolkien lovers and numismatists but The Royal Mint will launch a £2 coin to mark the 50th anniversary of Tolkien’s death in 2023. It has the JRRT...
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 12-04-2022, 11:17 AM
Replies: 504
Views: 130,877
Posted By Mithalwen
Well done all. I am very treeing these days but I...

Well done all. I am very treeing these days but I remember how excited I was to get my PT
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 07-30-2022, 02:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,242
Posted By Mithalwen
I was nine and I had to go and buy the book with...

I was nine and I had to go and buy the book with my pocket money to find out how it ended as I missed the last episode. This inspired Father Christmas to get me the Lord of the rings that year but...
Forum: The Books 07-28-2022, 01:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,656
Posted By Mithalwen
Absolutely. I feel quite bereft. He had that rare...

Absolutely. I feel quite bereft. He had that rare ability to get to a child’s level without talking down to them.
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 07-28-2022, 01:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,242
Posted By Mithalwen
I watched the Railway Children about a week ago...

I watched the Railway Children about a week ago which is a true classic and I also have a deep affection for the Wimbledon but that Jackanory (which I have on CD somewhere Was the most significant...
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 07-28-2022, 07:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,242
Posted By Mithalwen
Bernard Cribbins has died

Amongst his many roles he played Bilbo in the BBC Jackanory adaptation of the Hobbit and is consequently responsible for me developing a love of Tolkien. He was the voice of my childhood and...
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 06-23-2022, 03:21 PM
Replies: 4,512
Views: 922,006
Posted By Mithalwen
I have to imitate a notable hobbit and say “Thag...

I have to imitate a notable hobbit and say “Thag you vey buch” Turns out you don’t need Covid to blight a birthday when you have really high pollen counts. :rolleyes: But one of the few perks given...
Forum: The Movies 04-21-2022, 12:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,091
Posted By Mithalwen
Ah Midsomer murders - set in idyllic villages...

Ah Midsomer murders - set in idyllic villages with ridiculously high murder rates. This early outing by Bloom does foil the usual rule of thumb that the most famous actor is the killer.
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 12-06-2021, 04:40 PM
Replies: 4,512
Views: 922,006
Posted By Mithalwen
Happy Birthday my cub , love from neglectful...

Happy Birthday my cub , love from neglectful Mamamith
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 10-04-2021, 03:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,496
Posted By Mithalwen
It really is, especially since it is being...

It really is, especially since it is being rescued by those who love it.
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 10-04-2021, 01:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,496
Posted By Mithalwen
Lamb and Flag saved by Inklings!

From the St John’s college website good news for those who love Tolkien and old school pubs. I have met several Downers here as well as being a haunt in student days.

“Oxford’s historic Lamb &...
Forum: The Books 08-04-2021, 01:07 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 33,563
Posted By Mithalwen
Ooh something to look forward too- I love...

Ooh something to look forward too- I love Unfinished Tales perhaps best of all, which I know is a bit silly as it is dependent on the main texts but I love the minutiae and exploring vistas.
...
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 06-29-2021, 11:06 PM
Replies: 488
Views: 138,627
Posted By Mithalwen
I am in occasional contact with Anguirel via...

I am in occasional contact with Anguirel via Facebook . Not dead thankfully but does have a grown up life now. I imagine this is case for many of these who joined as teenagers
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 06-23-2021, 09:13 AM
Replies: 4,512
Views: 922,006
Posted By Mithalwen
Thank you! Having a quiet day as recovering from...

Thank you! Having a quiet day as recovering from sinusitis- double jabbed against Covid but picking up all the other bugs I haven’t been exposed to as world opens a bit! Hope to be less treeing this...
Forum: Quiz Room 02-24-2021, 04:51 AM
Replies: 12,678
Views: 1,207,253
Posted By Mithalwen
Hello and Farewell for F Fare & well?

Hello and Farewell for F Fare & well?
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 02-21-2021, 08:59 AM
Replies: 4,512
Views: 922,006
Posted By Mithalwen
Belated Happy Birthday Kitty!

Belated Happy Birthday Kitty!
Forum: Quiz Room 02-06-2021, 01:07 PM
Replies: 12,678
Views: 1,207,253
Posted By Mithalwen
After a bit of digging I have found out that the...

After a bit of digging I have found out that the horn burg was built on the horn rock.
Forum: Quiz Room 02-06-2021, 06:28 AM
Replies: 12,678
Views: 1,207,253
Posted By Mithalwen
Is 15 Stone Gate? The second gate into Gondolin?

Is 15 Stone Gate? The second gate into Gondolin?
Forum: The Books 02-05-2021, 05:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,843
Posted By Mithalwen
No, no, no. They met in the pub. The ancient Pub...

No, no, no. They met in the pub. The ancient Pub name “The bear and ragged staff “ is evidence of this being a corruption of Beorn and Radagast’s staff”. The bear and Ragged Staff is also the crest...
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