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TheGreatElvenWarrior · 11-08-2007, 10:16 PM

Welcome to the 'downs! Enjoy being dead, it's very fun!

Groin Redbeard · 11-09-2007, 04:11 PM

I love this site! I just discovered it yesterday and I'm already hooked on it!

Legate of Amon Lanc · 11-09-2007, 04:23 PM

Welcome Groin! Hopefully this feeling is going to last when you stay among us some time! (And hopefully, it's going to be a long time. It's about time we got some decent Dwarves to our ranks.)

Gil-Galad · 11-10-2007, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Groin Redbeard

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11-19-2007, 05:35 AM

Hey all, newbie here. I was looking up Zimmerman and his script (which was inspired by watching Sleeping Beauty and remembering how much Tolkien despised Disney... love random thoughts like that) and stumbled upon this forum. Thought... hey, why not. Spread myself a bit more around the internet.

My username is very much mine. Yes, I'm not much for anonmity. If you see it anywhere else, it's 99% most likely me. Sometimes shortened to "Laire", but I'm pretty easy to identify with rambling thoughts and other such nonsense.

Anyways! I was introduced to Tolkien by the FOTR trailer back in fall of 01. I read FOTR right before the movie came out, and soon finished the series in 02. By PJ's ROTK I was a helpless addict. At this moment of my life all my friends and family have given up all hope for me and have accepted that I am, indeed, a Tolkien geek through and through. Have a good few books, a room that resembles a shrine, go to cons, argue about Balrogs and wings, play any games I can get my hands on, the whole nine yards.

Outside of Tolkien (which really doesn't exist), I'm a student (bleh), artist (dA linky in profile), writer (though not all that good), insomniac (3:30am!), and chocoholic (yum).

See ya all around.

Nerwen · 11-19-2007, 05:46 AM

Welcome, Ainu Laire. I am fairly new here myself.

I have indeed seen your name around. In fact I think you commented on one of my posts at Deleterius. Remember the Mellon Chronicles one?

Thinlómien · 11-19-2007, 06:46 AM

Welcome, Ainu Laire!

Enjoy being dead, as we sometimes say here.
(Or mostly it's just me saying that these days...

)

McCaber · 11-24-2007, 05:38 PM

Yeah, I'm McCaber. I got linked here from a different site and decided to put in my $.02 worth. There isn't much to me. I'll read posts and comment on the ones that intrigue me. This looks like a fun place to be, and I think I'll enjoy it.

Nazgûl-king · 12-09-2007, 10:01 AM

Hello, I'm Nazgûl-king. I've known of this site for a little while but just recently joined. I saw the movies before I read the books, though by now I have read the books about two times each. I have also read The Hobbit, The Silmarillion, and The Children of Húrin.

littlemanpoet · 12-09-2007, 03:53 PM

Welcome, Nazûl-king. Enjoy your "deadness".

Sounds like you're ready to jump in to discussions. I look forward to seeing you here-abouts.

Groin Redbeard · 12-09-2007, 07:36 PM

Welcome Nazgûl-king, have a happy experience here in the downs.

Nazgûl-king · 12-10-2007, 12:06 PM

Thanks for the Welcome guys!

zxcvbn · 12-15-2007, 08:31 AM

Hi! I've been in love with Tolkien's books for years and have spent hundreds of hours reading up on Tolkien related material(including essays and discussions on the internet) but this is the first time I've joined a Tolkien forum to participate in debates myself. Be nice to me!

12-16-2007, 01:52 AM

Hello.

I'm Mithol and I found a link to this forum from an Eragon forum. It's been a long while since I've been "into" Tolkien and so I decided to join a forum which looked considerably active. I am even thinking of rereading the books again soon. I am more into movies than books, so I've seen the films more recently than I've read the books. I have to say that for five years after seeing them I thought they were the best movies ever made. And forever and ever they will remain smoewhere near the top of my list of favourites.

I was introduced to LOTR when I was nine or ten years old by the cartoon movie from the seventies and loved it so much, despite being of questionable quality. That was shortly before we heard that the PJ movies were being made. I would have gone straight to the cinema except that my mother made me read the books first and I'm glad she did because, even at ten, I appreciated them as a masterpiece. 2004 was my biggest year for Tolkien. I was a huge nut that year. I was a member of the then very active forums that can now be found at www.lotrfanmb.com and used to have a link from www.lordoftherings.net. My username was Eowynmaiar. If anyone here knows me then hello to you.

Anyway, that was my life story. Sorry for all the waffling.

Nazgûl-king · 12-16-2007, 02:01 AM

Welcome to the Barrow-Downs Mithol! If the Eragon board was Inheritance Forums from Shurtugal.com, then that was me that posted that link under the user-name DragonRiderDurza!

Have a good time here at the Downs!

12-16-2007, 02:49 AM

Yes, that was it. Lol.

Thanks for that.

12-17-2007, 07:40 AM

Hi, i'm Clare, fancied joining yet another forum.
Limwen Elensar is my name in Elvish (first name actual translation, last name just a random generator thing).
Um... i'm 17... have read the books 12 times total (probably only 8 or 9 times including introduction and appendices)... seen each film 6 or 7 times. Read the hobbit about 20 times. Tried the silmarillion but didn't really get on with it.

Finduilas · 12-17-2007, 09:53 AM

Welcome Limwen! You read the books quite a bit. The Silmarillion is slightly hard to get through (though some of our great Tolkein historians here might disagree

) but if you ever can make it, it's a great book.

Thinlómien · 12-17-2007, 10:20 AM

Welcome, zxcvbn, Mithol and limwen_elensar! Also, a late welcome to Nazgûl-king, who seems to be very much home in here already.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fin

The Silmarillion is slightly hard to get through (though some of our great Tolkein historians here might disagree) but if you ever can make it, it's a great book.

I don't consider myself a "great Tolkien historian" but I don't think it's hard. The Christmas Holiday would be a great time to start. Just take the book, a quiet place, something good to eat/drink, possibly some non-distractive music and some time and the book has enchanted you before you notice. I promise.

Mithalwen · 12-27-2007, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by limwen_elensar

Tried the silmarillion but didn't really get on with it.

I'm with Finduilas on this ... I found the Silmarillion hard when I first read it - Foster's complete guide to Middle Earth which can be got cheaply on Amazon was a great help, keeping me straight with all the many similar names. Also dont' be put off looking at Unfinished tales just because you haven't got on with the Silmarillion - there is a lot of LOTR / Hobbit related stuff you would probably enjoy.

And welcome.

littlemanpoet · 12-27-2007, 11:40 AM

Welcome, Ytheogan! What an interesting moniker! It has an Eorling ring to it.

Enjoy your rest amongst the Dead of the Barrowdowns.

Nazgûl-king · 12-19-2007, 04:00 PM

Welcome, Witch-King of Angmar! Have a good time here at the downs!

12-27-2007, 02:01 AM

Greetings everyone!

I am somewhat of a newcomer to the works of Tolkien. As an avid reader, it is very exciting to find a public forum where I can exchange thoughts with other fans of this wonderful series!

Regards,
Ytheogan

Legate of Amon Lanc · 12-27-2007, 03:02 AM

Welcome, Ytheogan! I can say you chose the right place to start! We'll be happy to exchange thoughts with you and discuss things that interest you. Welcome to the Downs!

Nogrod · 11-26-2007, 03:46 PM

A very warm welcome to Annatar, The Fuzz, Groin Redbeard, Ainu Laire and McCaber (and any of you lately deceased piles of bones)! I hope you enjoy your stay as a dead... for there is no return after death anyway so wwhy not enjoy it?

Nerwen and Sally I have already met and it has been a pleasant meeting indeed! Do enjoy yourselves all around this place!

And well, what can I say? After a couple of years of insistent persuasion by Lommy and me I see A Little Green here! Happy deathday my darling! And so nice to see you here as well!

Elfchick7 · 12-09-2007, 09:25 AM

Indeed, a warm welcome to all. *Passes lembas around the room*

11-08-2007, 10:16 PM	#1
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	Welcome to the 'downs! Enjoy being dead, it's very fun! __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.

11-09-2007, 04:11 PM	#2
Groin Redbeard Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Facing the world's troubles with Christ's hope! Posts: 1,635	I love this site! I just discovered it yesterday and I'm already hooked on it! __________________ I heard the bells on Christmas Day. Their old, familiar carols play. And wild and sweet the words repeatof peace on earth, good-will to men! ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

11-09-2007, 04:23 PM	#3
Legate of Amon Lanc A Voice That Gainsayeth Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In that far land beyond the Sea Posts: 7,431	Welcome Groin! Hopefully this feeling is going to last when you stay among us some time! (And hopefully, it's going to be a long time. It's about time we got some decent Dwarves to our ranks.) __________________ "Should the story say 'he ate bread,' the dramatic producer can only show 'a piece of bread' according to his taste or fancy, but the hearer of the story will think of bread in general and picture it in some form of his own." -On Fairy-Stories

11-19-2007, 06:46 AM	#7
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Welcome, Ainu Laire! Enjoy being dead, as we sometimes say here. (Or mostly it's just me saying that these days... ) __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

12-09-2007, 07:36 PM	#11
Groin Redbeard Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Facing the world's troubles with Christ's hope! Posts: 1,635	Welcome Nazgûl-king, have a happy experience here in the downs. __________________ I heard the bells on Christmas Day. Their old, familiar carols play. And wild and sweet the words repeatof peace on earth, good-will to men! ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

11-19-2007, 05:35 AM	#5
Ainu Laire Guest Posts: n/a	Hey all, newbie here. I was looking up Zimmerman and his script (which was inspired by watching Sleeping Beauty and remembering how much Tolkien despised Disney... love random thoughts like that) and stumbled upon this forum. Thought... hey, why not. Spread myself a bit more around the internet. My username is very much mine. Yes, I'm not much for anonmity. If you see it anywhere else, it's 99% most likely me. Sometimes shortened to "Laire", but I'm pretty easy to identify with rambling thoughts and other such nonsense. Anyways! I was introduced to Tolkien by the FOTR trailer back in fall of 01. I read FOTR right before the movie came out, and soon finished the series in 02. By PJ's ROTK I was a helpless addict. At this moment of my life all my friends and family have given up all hope for me and have accepted that I am, indeed, a Tolkien geek through and through. Have a good few books, a room that resembles a shrine, go to cons, argue about Balrogs and wings, play any games I can get my hands on, the whole nine yards. Outside of Tolkien (which really doesn't exist), I'm a student (bleh), artist (dA linky in profile), writer (though not all that good), insomniac (3:30am!), and chocoholic (yum). See ya all around.

11-19-2007, 05:46 AM	#6
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	Welcome, Ainu Laire. I am fairly new here myself. I have indeed seen your name around. In fact I think you commented on one of my posts at Deleterius. Remember the Mellon Chronicles one?

11-24-2007, 05:38 PM	#8
McCaber Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Skyrim, again. Posts: 820	Yeah, I'm McCaber. I got linked here from a different site and decided to put in my $.02 worth. There isn't much to me. I'll read posts and comment on the ones that intrigue me. This looks like a fun place to be, and I think I'll enjoy it.

12-09-2007, 10:01 AM	#9
Nazgûl-king Wight Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 104	Hello, I'm Nazgûl-king. I've known of this site for a little while but just recently joined. I saw the movies before I read the books, though by now I have read the books about two times each. I have also read The Hobbit, The Silmarillion, and The Children of Húrin.

12-09-2007, 03:53 PM	#10
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Welcome, Nazûl-king. Enjoy your "deadness". Sounds like you're ready to jump in to discussions. I look forward to seeing you here-abouts.

12-10-2007, 12:06 PM	#12
Nazgûl-king Wight Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 104	Thanks for the Welcome guys!

12-15-2007, 08:31 AM	#13
zxcvbn Wight Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In front of my PC Posts: 164	Hi! I've been in love with Tolkien's books for years and have spent hundreds of hours reading up on Tolkien related material(including essays and discussions on the internet) but this is the first time I've joined a Tolkien forum to participate in debates myself. Be nice to me!

12-16-2007, 01:52 AM	#14
Mithol Guest Posts: n/a	Hello. I'm Mithol and I found a link to this forum from an Eragon forum. It's been a long while since I've been "into" Tolkien and so I decided to join a forum which looked considerably active. I am even thinking of rereading the books again soon. I am more into movies than books, so I've seen the films more recently than I've read the books. I have to say that for five years after seeing them I thought they were the best movies ever made. And forever and ever they will remain smoewhere near the top of my list of favourites. I was introduced to LOTR when I was nine or ten years old by the cartoon movie from the seventies and loved it so much, despite being of questionable quality. That was shortly before we heard that the PJ movies were being made. I would have gone straight to the cinema except that my mother made me read the books first and I'm glad she did because, even at ten, I appreciated them as a masterpiece. 2004 was my biggest year for Tolkien. I was a huge nut that year. I was a member of the then very active forums that can now be found at www.lotrfanmb.com and used to have a link from www.lordoftherings.net. My username was Eowynmaiar. If anyone here knows me then hello to you. Anyway, that was my life story. Sorry for all the waffling.

12-16-2007, 02:01 AM	#15
Nazgûl-king Wight Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 104	Welcome to the Barrow-Downs Mithol! If the Eragon board was Inheritance Forums from Shurtugal.com, then that was me that posted that link under the user-name DragonRiderDurza! Have a good time here at the Downs!

12-16-2007, 02:49 AM	#16
Mithol Guest Posts: n/a	Yes, that was it. Lol. Thanks for that.

12-17-2007, 07:40 AM	#17
limwen_elensar Guest Posts: n/a	Hi, i'm Clare, fancied joining yet another forum. Limwen Elensar is my name in Elvish (first name actual translation, last name just a random generator thing). Um... i'm 17... have read the books 12 times total (probably only 8 or 9 times including introduction and appendices)... seen each film 6 or 7 times. Read the hobbit about 20 times. Tried the silmarillion but didn't really get on with it.

12-17-2007, 09:53 AM	#18
Finduilas Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Home. Where rolling green hills and clear rivers are practically my backyard. Posts: 595	Welcome Limwen! You read the books quite a bit. The Silmarillion is slightly hard to get through (though some of our great Tolkein historians here might disagree) but if you ever can make it, it's a great book. __________________ One (1) book of rules and traffic regulations, which may not be bent or broken. ~ The Phantom Tollbooth

12-27-2007, 11:40 AM	#21
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Welcome, Ytheogan! What an interesting moniker! It has an Eorling ring to it. Enjoy your rest amongst the Dead of the Barrowdowns.

12-19-2007, 04:00 PM	#22
Nazgûl-king Wight Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 104	Welcome, Witch-King of Angmar! Have a good time here at the downs!

12-27-2007, 02:01 AM	#23
Ytheogan Guest Posts: n/a	Greetings everyone! I am somewhat of a newcomer to the works of Tolkien. As an avid reader, it is very exciting to find a public forum where I can exchange thoughts with other fans of this wonderful series! Regards, Ytheogan

12-27-2007, 03:02 AM	#24
Legate of Amon Lanc A Voice That Gainsayeth Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In that far land beyond the Sea Posts: 7,431	Welcome, Ytheogan! I can say you chose the right place to start! We'll be happy to exchange thoughts with you and discuss things that interest you. Welcome to the Downs! __________________ "Should the story say 'he ate bread,' the dramatic producer can only show 'a piece of bread' according to his taste or fancy, but the hearer of the story will think of bread in general and picture it in some form of his own." -On Fairy-Stories

11-26-2007, 03:46 PM	#25
Nogrod Flame of the Ainulindalë Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wearing rat's coat, crowskin, crossed staves in a field behaving as the wind behaves Posts: 9,308	A very warm welcome to Annatar, The Fuzz, Groin Redbeard, Ainu Laire and McCaber (and any of you lately deceased piles of bones)! I hope you enjoy your stay as a dead... for there is no return after death anyway so wwhy not enjoy it? Nerwen and Sally I have already met and it has been a pleasant meeting indeed! Do enjoy yourselves all around this place! And well, what can I say? After a couple of years of insistent persuasion by Lommy and me I see A Little Green here! Happy deathday my darling! And so nice to see you here as well! __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

12-09-2007, 09:25 AM	#26
Elfchick7 Wight Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In the Greenwood Posts: 201	Indeed, a warm welcome to all. Passes lembas around the room __________________ "Yesterday is history. Tommorow is a mystery. Today is a gift from God. That's why it's called the PRESENT!"