[elfling]

I think all who love JRRT have something in common, if it is just thier love, but even with all the differences I see alot of common ideas and emotions expressed here on th B-D. If you get so detailed into a subject you are bound to find differences. I love meeting someone or finding out that someone I already know is a Tolkien fan, immediately we have something in common and feel we are on the same ground. I love the strength of the characters in Tolkien and in some of the other fantasies, I also love middle ages type more though I did enjoy the Dune series. I miss the chilvery and just the respect and loyality the characters have for eachother.