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Originally Posted by Legate of Amon Lanc
Wow! That's cool! I'll come and visit you  I always wanted to live in Orthanc, or at least replica of Orthanc... but... you know  |
You sometimes get old water towers and lighthouses for sale in the UK. One of those could make a great little Orthanc if converted!
I think most of my gardening exploits are in some ways inspired by Tolkien as I always start feeling very virtuous and industrious and Hobbitish when I get the shed open and start potting things up. Just the few minutes spent in inspecting the plants on the daily rounds makes you feel like Sam, especially if you're growing edible crops. Though I only managed two tomatoes on my novice growing season this year. It's very pleasant to spend time with growing things who ask for little more than water and good light.
The other slightly odd inspiration I get is when I go out for a walk and end up walking further than I'd intended. I start to get this sense of determination and adventure as if I'm off on my own quest and then get to a point where I actually don't want to stop...just keep on to the next mountain kind of thing (or turn in the path at any rate).