Public Research: Age Groups - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Thinlómien · 01-27-2006, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by the guy who be short

It would be interesting speculating who amongst us has passed the prestigious age of 100.

That must be someone who didn't take this

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PS. Again - there is an option 'over 100' up there, but please, please - humour is all very well in proper places, but do not mess up the poll out of sheer playfulness. Thanks

seriously...

HerenIstarion · 01-27-2006, 01:28 PM

I prefer to think that somebody is indeed more than hundred years old - I've included option at all because it was possible to have someone that old, even if improbable. Next time I feast, I drink his/her health (even more so if s/he is unscrupulous cheat

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edit: Just thought how wondeful it must have been to read the Hobbit as it first was published, and probably be in correspondence, or even meet with JRRT himself!

Thinlómien · 01-27-2006, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by HerenIstarion

edit: Just thought how wondeful it must have been to read the Hobbit as it first was published, and probably be in correspondence, or even meet with JRRT himself!

If there's such a person I really envy him/her and request that she/he starts a thread on his/her experiences...

JennyHallu · 01-30-2006, 01:06 PM

You should compare your results against a general survey of internet users.

Lush · 02-12-2006, 10:32 PM

The kids are alright, eh?

Holbytlass · 02-13-2006, 10:19 AM

I'm 32 now, will "come-of-age" in The Shire reckoning in a couple of months. Discovered the books in Aug/Sep of 2001 because of the movies.

Guinevere · 02-17-2006, 05:14 PM

I read the Hobbit and LotR for the first time at the age of 50! ( 5 years ago) Discovering Tolkien was quite a revelation ! It was just what I needed at this point of my life - it opened up a whole new world and made my life so much richer . Not only did I set out to explore Middle-earth and learn more and more about Tolkien, but thanks to this I also discovered the internet (and therein the Barrowdowns) Before becoming engrossed with Tolkien I had never even used a computer!

View Poll Results: I'm so old I forgot my own name... or, precisely:
Under 13	3	3.00%
13 to 20	55	55.00%
21 to 32	24	24.00%
33 to 45	11	11.00%
46 to 59	6	6.00%
60 to 75	0	0%
76 to 84	0	0%
85 to 91	0	0%
92 to 99	0	0%
100 and older	1	1.00%
Voters: 100. You may not vote on this poll

01-27-2006, 01:28 PM	#2
HerenIstarion Deadnight Chanter Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,244	I prefer to think that somebody is indeed more than hundred years old - I've included option at all because it was possible to have someone that old, even if improbable. Next time I feast, I drink his/her health (even more so if s/he is unscrupulous cheat ) edit: Just thought how wondeful it must have been to read the Hobbit as it first was published, and probably be in correspondence, or even meet with JRRT himself! __________________ Egroeg Ihkhsal - Would you believe in the love at first sight? - Yes I'm certain that it happens all the time! Last edited by HerenIstarion; 01-27-2006 at 01:31 PM.

02-12-2006, 10:32 PM	#5
Lush Fair and Cold Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the big onion Posts: 1,770	The kids are alright, eh? __________________ ~The beginning is the word and the end is silence. And in between are all the stories. This is one of mine~

02-13-2006, 10:19 AM	#6
Holbytlass Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Party Tree Posts: 1,042	I'm 32 now, will "come-of-age" in The Shire reckoning in a couple of months. Discovered the books in Aug/Sep of 2001 because of the movies. __________________ Holby is an actual flesh-and-blood person, right? Not, say a sock-puppet of Nilp’s, by any chance? ~Nerwen, WWCIII

02-17-2006, 05:14 PM	#7
Guinevere Banshee of Camelot Join Date: May 2002 Location: Switzerland Posts: 5,830	I read the Hobbit and LotR for the first time at the age of 50! ( 5 years ago) Discovering Tolkien was quite a revelation ! It was just what I needed at this point of my life - it opened up a whole new world and made my life so much richer . Not only did I set out to explore Middle-earth and learn more and more about Tolkien, but thanks to this I also discovered the internet (and therein the Barrowdowns) Before becoming engrossed with Tolkien I had never even used a computer! __________________ Yes! "wish-fulfilment dreams" we spin to cheat our timid hearts, and ugly Fact defeat!

01-30-2006, 01:06 PM	#4
JennyHallu The Pearl, The Lily Maid Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my luxury Barrow, snuggled up in a pile of satin pillows, eating fresh fruit. Posts: 1,628	You should compare your results against a general survey of internet users.