The Tolkien Coming of Age Club 2 - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Alphaelin · 07-13-2007, 02:00 AM

Nogrod wrote:

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Chantarelles are mushrooms... bright yellow ones... (chantarellus cibarius). Quite common in the Northern hemisphere but not too common to be cheap in the market (the Italians buy all our mushrooms today and that rises the prizes).

I had to pay 6€ (7-8$) for a litre of them. Okay they were the first ones of the season and thence one can understand the special price on them but whatever... Not cheap.

Perhaps the high price of mushrooms added to their allure to hobbits. This might be the reason behind Farmer Maggot's wrath at the young Frodo's depradations.

Child of the 7th Age · 01-09-2008, 11:48 PM

I have faithfully listed all the "hobbit burrows" I've run into on this particular thread, so I feel compelled to list this commercial establishment, which is from New Zeeland:

http://www.woodlynpark.co.nz/ (click on the link to the left for hobbit motel)

http://forums.nightly.net/index.php?showtopic=51819

Ahem.... The cow in the background is kind of nice.

Someone please tell me that the large wood thing in the middle of the picture is not a hacked off tree.

Hilde Bracegirdle · 01-10-2008, 06:44 PM

So sad.

Must be the low income district or come from plans drawn up in Sharkey's day? The structure seems desparately lacking any warmth (or grace). Can't help but think that they are trying to cash in on the movie tourists.

And my mouth shall remain sealed regarding that, ehem, "sculpture" out front.

Samwise · 01-10-2008, 08:10 PM

verrrrrrrrrrrrrrry interesting....

Bêthberry · 01-10-2008, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Child of the 7th Age

Someone please tell me that the large wood thing in the middle of the picture is not a hacked off tree.

Child, that large wood thing in the middle of the picture is not a hacked off tree.

It is a stump.

Samwise · 01-11-2008, 12:26 PM

>>Child, that large wood thing in the middle of the picture is not a hacked off tree.

It is a stump.

LOL, Bêthberry !!!!!!!

Child of the 7th Age · 01-11-2008, 02:36 PM

Oh, Bêthberry. You gave me a good laugh.

That's the problem isn't it.... With the movies, I mean. Totally leaving aside their merits as films and/or book adaptations, which is being bludgeoned out on different threads on this site, they have had such an impact on our Middle-earth "culture". So many more readers, so many new books being published, a flood of collectibles, classes in the university, online games, works of art (of all shapes and descriptions), fanfics, rpgs, etc . The list could go on and on. So much good....and so much bad.

Hilde Bracegirdle · 01-11-2008, 03:12 PM

I know what you mean, Child. I was looking for Tales from the Perilous Realm on the Barnes and Noble site, and since I have trouble remembering the exact title, I had to wade though upwards of 900 books, most of which were written about Tolkien, or his work, or the Inklings.... I found myself wondering if ALL these are really necessary.

On the other hand I did, see a copy of Samwise blank journal that I had way back when. I had totally forgetten about that.

Samwise · 01-11-2008, 08:24 PM

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On the other hand I did, see a copy of Samwise blank journal that I had way back when. I had totally forgetten about that

Pardon?

Blank journal??

01-09-2008, 11:48 PM	#2
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	I have faithfully listed all the "hobbit burrows" I've run into on this particular thread, so I feel compelled to list this commercial establishment, which is from New Zeeland: http://www.woodlynpark.co.nz/ (click on the link to the left for hobbit motel) http://forums.nightly.net/index.php?showtopic=51819 Ahem.... The cow in the background is kind of nice. Someone please tell me that the large wood thing in the middle of the picture is not a hacked off tree. __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.

01-10-2008, 08:10 PM	#4
Samwise Faithful Spirit Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: #3 Bagshot Row, Petaluma, Ca Posts: 2,299	verrrrrrrrrrrrrrry interesting.... __________________ Giving thanks unto the Father...In whom we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins.~Colossians1:12a,14 * * * * * * * I am Samwise son of Hamfast, if by hoe or trowel I can get these weeds out of your garden, I will.You have my shears!;)

01-11-2008, 12:26 PM	#6
Samwise Faithful Spirit Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: #3 Bagshot Row, Petaluma, Ca Posts: 2,299	>>Child, that large wood thing in the middle of the picture is not a hacked off tree. It is a stump. LOL, Bêthberry !!!!!!! __________________ Giving thanks unto the Father...In whom we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins.~Colossians1:12a,14 * * * * * * * I am Samwise son of Hamfast, if by hoe or trowel I can get these weeds out of your garden, I will.You have my shears!;)

01-11-2008, 02:36 PM	#7
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	Oh, Bêthberry. You gave me a good laugh. That's the problem isn't it.... With the movies, I mean. Totally leaving aside their merits as films and/or book adaptations, which is being bludgeoned out on different threads on this site, they have had such an impact on our Middle-earth "culture". So many more readers, so many new books being published, a flood of collectibles, classes in the university, online games, works of art (of all shapes and descriptions), fanfics, rpgs, etc . The list could go on and on. So much good....and so much bad. __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote. Last edited by Child of the 7th Age; 01-11-2008 at 02:41 PM.

01-10-2008, 06:44 PM	#3
Hilde Bracegirdle Relic of Wandering Days Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: You'll See Perpetual Change. Posts: 1,480	So sad. Must be the low income district or come from plans drawn up in Sharkey's day? The structure seems desparately lacking any warmth (or grace). Can't help but think that they are trying to cash in on the movie tourists. And my mouth shall remain sealed regarding that, ehem, "sculpture" out front.

01-11-2008, 03:12 PM	#8
Hilde Bracegirdle Relic of Wandering Days Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: You'll See Perpetual Change. Posts: 1,480	I know what you mean, Child. I was looking for Tales from the Perilous Realm on the Barnes and Noble site, and since I have trouble remembering the exact title, I had to wade though upwards of 900 books, most of which were written about Tolkien, or his work, or the Inklings.... I found myself wondering if ALL these are really necessary. On the other hand I did, see a copy of Samwise blank journal that I had way back when. I had totally forgetten about that.