Tolkien 2005 - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Ardamir the Blessed · 08-14-2005, 08:46 AM

A report from the ongoing event.

Reports and lecture material etc. from attending BD members would be very much appreciated.

Bêthberry · 08-14-2005, 09:37 AM

Oh my oh my

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guardian article

"It's the spirit of sacrifice, to share our feelings and our legends, to be together. In the book, too, from Frodo to Gandalf, everyone has to sacrifice something important to him."

We do these things as sacrifice? Now, there's a pagan idea! I just hope no one was sent to the bog last night after the feast.

Mithalwen · 08-14-2005, 12:40 PM

Oh well that confirms my suspicion that not going was the right decision for me.....

Alcarillo · 08-14-2005, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guardian Article

As he reads a Bilbo Baggins poem about Strider, his audience mutter along as if reciting the Lord's Prayer.

First sacrifices, now prayers? It's a full-blown religion!

Lalaith · 08-15-2005, 04:23 AM

I was going to post the link to this article but then I figured someone would have beaten me to it...
The quote I particularly enjoyed was this:

Quote:

The Terry Pratchett gatherings are "much less highbrow," he says. "It's interesting to see a newbug have their first discussion with a serious Tolkien scholar and watch their face go ... " Mole loosens his lower jaw in bewilderment.

Rather reminiscent of the Downs, dontcha think?

So, were any Downers there, in the end?

Mithalwen · 08-15-2005, 06:12 AM

They will still be there if they have gone for the whole thing... I guess we can expect reports from Lawende, Davem, Estelyn and Narforc tomorrow....

Lalwendë · 08-15-2005, 02:07 PM

Well, that Grauniad article didn't quite capture the spirit of it, the one in the Telegraph was better, and funnier too. I personally didn't spot anyone muttering during Tom Shippey's lecture (though someone got glared at for opening a box of action figures and making a racket

). Did they mention the game of Golfimbul? The snoring truck driver or the guy I dubbed 'Windy Miller'? No.

A full report shall follow soon...

08-14-2005, 08:46 AM	#1
Ardamir the Blessed Animated Skeleton Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 37	reports & lecture material A report from the ongoing event. Reports and lecture material etc. from attending BD members would be very much appreciated. Last edited by Ardamir the Blessed; 08-14-2005 at 09:14 AM.

08-14-2005, 12:40 PM	#3
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	Oh well that confirms my suspicion that not going was the right decision for me..... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

08-15-2005, 06:12 AM	#6
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	They will still be there if they have gone for the whole thing... I guess we can expect reports from Lawende, Davem, Estelyn and Narforc tomorrow.... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

08-15-2005, 02:07 PM	#7
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	Well, that Grauniad article didn't quite capture the spirit of it, the one in the Telegraph was better, and funnier too. I personally didn't spot anyone muttering during Tom Shippey's lecture (though someone got glared at for opening a box of action figures and making a racket ). Did they mention the game of Golfimbul? The snoring truck driver or the guy I dubbed 'Windy Miller'? No. A full report shall follow soon... __________________ Gordon's alive!

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