Join the CbC discussion! - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

drigel · 04-25-2005, 12:19 PM

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but I am happy that there are still a number of members keeping up with us,

as with most of The Books threads, I always keep up. I refrain from espousing most of the time, because I know what I know - but in reading other's insights, I am able to expand my perceptions. I appreciate that!

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The more people post with their ideas, even if only briefly, the more ideas get sparked in others, and one thought can generate a fascinating discussion!

I totally agree! I will to try to drop a line or two (like I always do) to twist up the conversation, and contribute more.

Lhunardawen · 06-20-2005, 02:00 AM

Now I understand how Esty feels when CbC becomes dead. It's devastating that the second week for 'The Passing' has begun yet the discussions are barely starting to kick off. I understand that most of you are probably enjoying your summer break or whatever, but you are sorely needed at the CbC discussions. Every one of you!

Especially since we've just begun the last book of the series, where things are even more fun and exciting to talk about. I appeal to all of you...please join the discussion.

End of rant.

littlemanpoet · 06-20-2005, 03:46 AM

Well shoot, I didn't know it was underway again. I'll have a look.

Estelyn Telcontar · 09-26-2005, 03:07 AM

The CbC discussions now begin with the final events of the story - we start Book 6 today. This is a good time for those who've lagged to just jump in and discuss the most important chapters with us! Whichever your favorite chapter of this section is, please do join us in sharing thoughts and feelings about it. You've read them all, so even if you don't have the time to reread in detail, pick out the parts that mean most to you and tell us why. I look forward to good posts!

The Perky Ent · 09-26-2005, 10:49 AM

They have taken the bridge, and the second hall. We have barred the gates, but we cannot hold them for long.* The ground shakes.* Drums...drums in the deep.* We cannot get out.* A Shadow moves in the dark.*We cannot get out. The ent is comming

When CbC first came out I was intrigued, but I knew I couldn't match the intelligence of its more frequent posters. But today I drive from Dallas to Houston, and plan on rereading as much of Book 6 as I can. If everything works out, I'll get hooked on CbC and follow it past the Appendicies, The hobbit, and the sil!

10-05-2005, 02:34 PM

Hello, I am new here. I've searched for an online group to discuss the books with for over two years, and have been reading here for several months. I am an "old" Tolkien reader, always eager to learn more and think more deeply about the works, but by no means an expert on any aspect.

Your CbC forum posts are impressive! I download them Sunday mornings for brunch reading, and have only finished one complete week's postings so far. Everyone's views and insights have given my family some lively discussions over pancakes...

If you have room for one more (I didn't want to be rude and join in the middle), and don't mind someone who does not have a great grasp of posting with icons, etc., this may be a good time for me to join in...

May I?

Cloudberry

davem · 10-05-2005, 02:50 PM

Cloudberry

Welcome to the Downs

Certainly you can join in - the more the merrier.

Of course, you will have to stop saying brunch from now on & call it 'Second breakfast' in proper Hobbit fashion

06-20-2005, 02:00 AM	#2
Lhunardawen Hauntress of the Havens Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: IN it, but not OF it Posts: 2,538	Nobody would probably care, but here goes... Now I understand how Esty feels when CbC becomes dead. It's devastating that the second week for 'The Passing' has begun yet the discussions are barely starting to kick off. I understand that most of you are probably enjoying your summer break or whatever, but you are sorely needed at the CbC discussions. Every one of you! Especially since we've just begun the last book of the series, where things are even more fun and exciting to talk about. I appeal to all of you...please join the discussion. End of rant.

09-26-2005, 03:07 AM	#4
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	The CbC discussions now begin with the final events of the story - we start Book 6 today. This is a good time for those who've lagged to just jump in and discuss the most important chapters with us! Whichever your favorite chapter of this section is, please do join us in sharing thoughts and feelings about it. You've read them all, so even if you don't have the time to reread in detail, pick out the parts that mean most to you and tell us why. I look forward to good posts! __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

09-26-2005, 10:49 AM	#5
The Perky Ent Maniacal Mage Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Setting sail for Umbar, with Firefoot at my side! Posts: 3,297	The ents go marching one by one hurah! Hurah! They have taken the bridge, and the second hall. We have barred the gates, but we cannot hold them for long.* The ground shakes.* Drums...drums in the deep.* We cannot get out.* A Shadow moves in the dark.We cannot get out. The ent* is comming When CbC first came out I was intrigued, but I knew I couldn't match the intelligence of its more frequent posters. But today I drive from Dallas to Houston, and plan on rereading as much of Book 6 as I can. If everything works out, I'll get hooked on CbC and follow it past the Appendicies, The hobbit, and the sil! __________________ 'But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.'

10-05-2005, 02:34 PM	#6
Cloudberry Guest Posts: n/a	Is There Room for an Old Newbie? Hello, I am new here. I've searched for an online group to discuss the books with for over two years, and have been reading here for several months. I am an "old" Tolkien reader, always eager to learn more and think more deeply about the works, but by no means an expert on any aspect. Your CbC forum posts are impressive! I download them Sunday mornings for brunch reading, and have only finished one complete week's postings so far. Everyone's views and insights have given my family some lively discussions over pancakes... If you have room for one more (I didn't want to be rude and join in the middle), and don't mind someone who does not have a great grasp of posting with icons, etc., this may be a good time for me to join in... May I? Cloudberry

10-05-2005, 02:50 PM	#7
davem Illustrious Ulair Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In the home of lost causes, and forsaken beliefs, and unpopular names,and impossible loyalties Posts: 4,240	Cloudberry Welcome to the Downs Certainly you can join in - the more the merrier. Of course, you will have to stop saying brunch from now on & call it 'Second breakfast' in proper Hobbit fashion __________________ “Everything was an object. If you killed a dwarf you could use it as a weapon – it was no different to other large heavy objects."

06-20-2005, 03:46 AM	#3
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Well shoot, I didn't know it was underway again. I'll have a look.