Tolkien Events 2011

[Bêthberry]

Thanks for the report on Oxonmoot,Faramir. It sounds like there was still much of interest despite it being a less--attended moot. And how was your paper received?

There's so much to see in Oxford itself. Perhaps some next moot in Oxford we can organise a Downer trip to the barrows that are near the city.

[Faramir Jones]

Thanks for your reply, Bêthberry. Yes, while there weren't as many people at the moot as previously, I had a very good time, and those I saw and talked with also appeared to be having a good time. It was appreciated that the barbecue on Saturday night had better weather than the one last year, for example.

I didn't mention earlier an interesting Australian fan and collector at the 'moot, Fortinbras Proudfoot.

My paper was well received, over 40 people turning up for an early morning slot, which I appreciated. There were, however, some technical problems, my changing of overheads on the computer not happening on the big screen. I had to call on one of the tech people to help a few times. I persisted with the lecture, however, and finished within the time, but with only a little left for questions. Those people who had been there and talked to me afterwards thought it was good; so I was pleased.

I agree with what you said here:

There's so much to see in Oxford itself.

I usually spend a few extra days in the city before the 'moot, so I can look at the sights. That way, I don't need to worry about whether I'm missing something if I leave the relevant college.

Esty and I did meet up on Thursday one year, the day before the 'moot, and had a great time.

Perhaps some next moot in Oxford we can organise a Downer trip to the barrows that are near the city.

That's a nice idea.

Another attendee at the 'moot has put up his account of it on his blog:

http://wotanselvishmusings.blogspot.com/

[Mithalwen]

Originally Posted by Bêthberry

Thanks for the report on Oxonmoot,Faramir. It sounds like there was still much of interest despite it being a less--attended moot. And how was your paper received?

There's so much to see in Oxford itself. Perhaps some next moot in Oxford we can organise a Downer trip to the barrows that are near the city.

Which mounds do you mean? The ones by the White Horse at Uffington? I know that people from big countries often have a different idea of near!!!

[Bêthberry]

I was thinking of Wayland's Smithy, Mithalwen, which, yes, is near the White Horse and Uffington.

Ancient Britain--Wayland's Smithy

Some of my summer reading about Tolkien mentioned a barrow he could have known in the area. I've forgotten the specific reference but assume this is it, but will tread back to the books to verify.

Is this one of those "had we but space and time enough" pond differences?

[Mithalwen]

There is a pillow mound by the White horse apparently and the earthworks of Uffington Castle on the very Tolkieny Dragon Hill Road!