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Aldarion Elf-Friend · 09-08-2006, 11:25 AM

What about starting on the 15th, and catching the anniversary of the Silmarillion's publishing date?

Aiwendil · 09-15-2006, 11:21 AM

The first Silmarillion discussion will be opened shortly. I hope this is not a problem for those attending Oxonmoot; in any case, the next discussion is not set to start until two weeks from today, which should give everyone who's interested time to participate in the Ainulindale.

I will be including some comments on the textual history of each chapter, as well as some references to Unfinished Tales (UT) and The History of Middle-earth (HoMe) for those who are interested in reading more. Please note: these additional readings are not required for participation! I hope that the discussions will appeal to first time readers of the Silmarillion just as much as to venerable HoMe scholars.

Aiwendil · 11-02-2006, 07:39 PM

I thought that with the Silmarillion discussion now well underway, it might be good to check in with people for any feedback or suggestions. What do you think of the two week time period? It seemed about right to me for the Ainulindale and Valaquenta discussions, but QS chapters 1 and 2 have so far been much quieter (though ch. 2 is, after all, pretty slight). What do others think?

Is there anything else in the way of feedback or suggestions? Anything I could be doing to improve the discussions? (Not that I'm not happy with them so far).

Aiwendil · 12-09-2006, 10:23 AM

Due to the general business of the end of the semester, the opening of the next discussion will be delayed until late next week. Judging by the activity level of the last few discussions, this will not be of much import to anyone, but I just thought I should let you know.

Hilde Bracegirdle · 12-16-2006, 02:28 PM

Aiwendil, just wanted to let you know that though I have not been able to post on the threads, I am still following along albeit at a delayed rate, and hope to catch up before the end. My apologies for the silence.

Břicho · 01-14-2007, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Hilde Bracegirdle

Aiwendil, just wanted to let you know that though I have not been able to post on the threads, I am still following along albeit at a delayed rate, and hope to catch up before the end. My apologies for the silence.

Hmm, has there been a change for the Silmarillian discussion?

Aiwendil · 01-15-2007, 06:20 PM

Oh dear. I could have sworn that I posted a note here that the next chapter discussion would be postponed until after my winter break, but it seems that I failed to do so.

I'm terribly sorry about this, especially so if my forgetfulness has driven anyone away from the already very slow discussion.

I will open the next discussion sometime this week, after which it will proceed as before, with new discussions opened on Fridays.

Again, I'm very sorry if there's been any confusion.

09-08-2006, 11:25 AM	#1
Aldarion Elf-Friend Animated Skeleton Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Playing in Peoria Posts: 35	Super Geek Recommendation What about starting on the 15th, and catching the anniversary of the Silmarillion's publishing date? __________________ Bado go Eru, Aldarion

09-15-2006, 11:21 AM	#2
Aiwendil Late Istar Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 2,224	The first Silmarillion discussion will be opened shortly. I hope this is not a problem for those attending Oxonmoot; in any case, the next discussion is not set to start until two weeks from today, which should give everyone who's interested time to participate in the Ainulindale. I will be including some comments on the textual history of each chapter, as well as some references to Unfinished Tales (UT) and The History of Middle-earth (HoMe) for those who are interested in reading more. Please note: these additional readings are not* required for participation!* I hope that the discussions will appeal to first time readers of the Silmarillion just as much as to venerable HoMe scholars.

11-02-2006, 07:39 PM	#3
Aiwendil Late Istar Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 2,224	I thought that with the Silmarillion discussion now well underway, it might be good to check in with people for any feedback or suggestions. What do you think of the two week time period? It seemed about right to me for the Ainulindale and Valaquenta discussions, but QS chapters 1 and 2 have so far been much quieter (though ch. 2 is, after all, pretty slight). What do others think? Is there anything else in the way of feedback or suggestions? Anything I could be doing to improve the discussions? (Not that I'm not happy with them so far).

12-09-2006, 10:23 AM	#4
Aiwendil Late Istar Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 2,224	Due to the general business of the end of the semester, the opening of the next discussion will be delayed until late next week. Judging by the activity level of the last few discussions, this will not be of much import to anyone, but I just thought I should let you know.

12-16-2006, 02:28 PM	#5
Hilde Bracegirdle Relic of Wandering Days Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: You'll See Perpetual Change. Posts: 1,480	Aiwendil, just wanted to let you know that though I have not been able to post on the threads, I am still following along albeit at a delayed rate, and hope to catch up before the end. My apologies for the silence.

01-15-2007, 06:20 PM	#7
Aiwendil Late Istar Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 2,224	Oh dear. I could have sworn that I posted a note here that the next chapter discussion would be postponed until after my winter break, but it seems that I failed to do so. I'm terribly sorry about this, especially so if my forgetfulness has driven anyone away from the already very slow discussion. I will open the next discussion sometime this week, after which it will proceed as before, with new discussions opened on Fridays. Again, I'm very sorry if there's been any confusion.