The Tolkien Coming of Age Club - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

hobbitlass · 01-30-2003, 04:12 PM

I don't qualify to post here since I only discovered Tolkien last year even though I am WELL over 18 years of age myself. But what I wanted to say is that after reading many of your posts I hope you know how lucky you are to have had someone in your life that introduced you to if nothing else great literature. And even supported this love of fantasy.
My parents never could understand why I always had my nose in a book. Even sometimes the same books over the years. Sure they agree reading is fundamental but they forget the fun.
So here I am, trying to play catch-up in all genres of literature. I am not trying to be a big cry-baby, but just to point out that maybe there is someone in your own life you need to call, write or email and thank them.
And don't forget to pay it forward.

01-30-2003, 04:12 PM	#11
hobbitlass Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: next to the fire keeping warm Posts: 471	I don't qualify to post here since I only discovered Tolkien last year even though I am WELL over 18 years of age myself. But what I wanted to say is that after reading many of your posts I hope you know how lucky you are to have had someone in your life that introduced you to if nothing else great literature. And even supported this love of fantasy. My parents never could understand why I always had my nose in a book. Even sometimes the same books over the years. Sure they agree reading is fundamental but they forget the fun. So here I am, trying to play catch-up in all genres of literature. I am not trying to be a big cry-baby, but just to point out that maybe there is someone in your own life you need to call, write or email and thank them. And don't forget to pay it forward. __________________ Just because a person has the right to do something doesn't make it the right thing to do.