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Nanedhel · 09-20-2004, 08:53 PM

Correct, Tuor of Gondolin

Tuor of Gondolin · 09-21-2004, 08:21 AM

How about:

BB forgetting to send Gandalf's letter to Frodo?

**The Saucepan Man** · 09-21-2004, 08:56 AM

Because they left the Shire later than Gandalf intended, the Hobbits met Gildor and his companions, who were able to send word to Elrond in Rivendell of Frodo's plight, thus ensuring that Glorfindel was abroad searching for them. But for this chain of events, Frodo would almost certainly have succumbed to the Witch-king's blade.

Tuor of Gondolin · 09-21-2004, 11:08 AM

An excellent, well-thought out answer. But not what I'm thinking of.

And also, if Frodo had left earlier the Nine wouldn't have been in Eriador when he
was going to Rivendell. (Which would have led to a rather boring trip to
Rivendell).

NightKnight · 09-21-2004, 12:32 PM

Aragorn came with them?

paavo · 09-21-2004, 12:52 PM

they met bill the pony?

Tuor of Gondolin · 09-21-2004, 02:55 PM

Aragorn. Nope. I believe (?) he was going to meet the hobbits and
Gandalf anyway.

Bill the Pony? Nope. Actually, that is a possible answer, but not the specific
positive thing (at least for many people) I'm thinking of that was an eventual
plus thing that happened later relating to the letter not being sent on time.

09-21-2004, 08:21 AM	#2
Tuor of Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pennsylvania, WtR, passed Sarn Gebir: Above the rapids (1239 miles) BtR, passed Black Rider Stopping Place (31 miles) Posts: 1,548	How about: BB forgetting to send Gandalf's letter to Frodo? __________________ Aure Entuluva!

09-21-2004, 08:56 AM	#3
The Saucepan Man Corpus Cacophonous Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 8,390	Because they left the Shire later than Gandalf intended, the Hobbits met Gildor and his companions, who were able to send word to Elrond in Rivendell of Frodo's plight, thus ensuring that Glorfindel was abroad searching for them. But for this chain of events, Frodo would almost certainly have succumbed to the Witch-king's blade. __________________ Do you mind? I'm busy doing the fishstick. It's a very delicate state of mind!

09-21-2004, 11:08 AM	#4
Tuor of Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pennsylvania, WtR, passed Sarn Gebir: Above the rapids (1239 miles) BtR, passed Black Rider Stopping Place (31 miles) Posts: 1,548	An excellent, well-thought out answer. But not what I'm thinking of. And also, if Frodo had left earlier the Nine wouldn't have been in Eriador when he was going to Rivendell. (Which would have led to a rather boring trip to Rivendell). __________________ Aure Entuluva!

09-21-2004, 12:32 PM	#5
NightKnight Lost among the Stars Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hiding in Childhood (Sweden) Posts: 2,690	Aragorn came with them? __________________ There are three kinds of people in this world. Those who can count, and those who can't.

09-21-2004, 12:52 PM	#6
paavo Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Finland Posts: 426	they met bill the pony? __________________ It seems to me that trying to live without friends is like milking a bear to get cream for your morning coffee. It is a whole lot of trouble, and then not worth much after you get it.

09-20-2004, 08:53 PM	#1
Nanedhel Animated Skeleton Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 36	Correct, Tuor of Gondolin

09-21-2004, 02:55 PM	#7
Tuor of Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pennsylvania, WtR, passed Sarn Gebir: Above the rapids (1239 miles) BtR, passed Black Rider Stopping Place (31 miles) Posts: 1,548	Aragorn. Nope. I believe (?) he was going to meet the hobbits and Gandalf anyway. Bill the Pony? Nope. Actually, that is a possible answer, but not the specific positive thing (at least for many people) I'm thinking of that was an eventual plus thing that happened later relating to the letter not being sent on time. __________________ Aure Entuluva!