[Aratlithiel]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>So, are you saying that those of us who read and fell in love with the books many many years before the films were even twinklings in Jackson's eyes, but still enjoyed the films for what they are (films, that is) are not REAL Tolkien FANS? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>No, no, no! Absolutely not! Take your meany-face back, Saucepan, I simply let my fingers move faster than my brain again! Poor choice of words - my apologies. There was absolutely no slur intended to anyone who can accomplish that separation, in fact I envy those who can. I know these are good films and I'm thrilled to see that they're driving people to the book stores to discover the joys of the true Tolkien. I simply don't have the intellectual capacity to disassociate myself from the books long enough to completely enjoy the films. My own failing, I know, but one I seem to share with many, many others.<P>Come on, now, Saucepan Man, forgive me? Send me a smiley.