Was it Ireland...? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lila Bramble · 06-10-2002, 04:55 PM

Indeed, most people think they are from England or somewhere else in Europe. But, like in Ireland, hobbits drink ale from pubs, are lasses and lads, common terms for both places.

Also, the Shire is a very green place and that makes me thin: THE EMERALD ISLE!

Which also leads me to this...is it possible Middle-Earth was a real place? Considering that it is almost impossible to make up so many creatures and places, maybe Tolkien was told of this place, maybe it was a past of long ago, on this land, or is it just fantasy?

06-10-2002, 04:55 PM	#1
Lila Bramble Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Willowbottom, the Shire Posts: 89	Indeed, most people think they are from England or somewhere else in Europe. But, like in Ireland, hobbits drink ale from pubs, are lasses and lads, common terms for both places. Also, the Shire is a very green place and that makes me thin: THE EMERALD ISLE! Which also leads me to this...is it possible Middle-Earth was a real place? Considering that it is almost impossible to make up so many creatures and places, maybe Tolkien was told of this place, maybe it was a past of long ago, on this land, or is it just fantasy? __________________ "So I suck at life. Don't hate me for it!" -Myself "I think a person should run only if he's being chased." -Casey (Elijah Wood) from the Faculty (Just saw it for the fifth time!) ~Ja Ne and Peace to All~ Lila Bramble