Tolkien Events 2008 - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Hookbill the Goomba · 04-01-2008, 02:40 AM

ONLINE BOOKING FOR OXONMOOT IS NOW OPENED

https://ssl121.securednshost.com/~to.../2008/form.php

Let there be cake.

Mithalwen · 04-01-2008, 04:59 AM

I see they are only offering dinner this time ... and still very expensive - I found my Keble booklet yesterday and they offered a 3 course evening meal for £9.95..

and it is more expensive than my stay at Keble was for an ensuite room. And they can't mean a twin is more expensive PP than a single?

If I go I certainly shall not stay in hall....

Beregond · 04-15-2008, 04:14 PM

I just wanted to add that I was in Oxford last year (not for Oxonmoot), and stayed at the Peartree Travelodge. It was nice, and very cheap for a hotel as opposed to a hostel (we booked it over a month prior and got a sale). Not sure how much it costs normally, but it's certainly better if you're not traveling alone (paying for a whole room for yourself). Bit of a longer bus ride to and fro Oxford center, but we were satisfied. Watched the Zidane-headbutt Cup there.

Mithalwen · 06-07-2008, 09:20 AM

2008 Seminar: Freedom, Fate and Choice in Middle-earth

Some of the titles accepted so far include:

"Who Forged Frodo's Fate - The Elves or Himself?"
"Voices of a Music - Models of Free Will in Tolkien's Middle-earth"
"The Fiat of Ilúvatar's Children during the War of the Ring"
"Freedom, Fate, and the Hubris of Evil: Tolkien's The Children of Húrin"

I have booked ot go to this in a few weeks time and it looks quite interesting. I know that it means something different but I now can't help wondering if Gandalf and Aragorn travelled in was a Scudo, Doblo or a Ducato.....

Rune Son of Bjarne · 06-10-2008, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Mithalwen

"Who Forged Frodo's Fate - The Elves or Himself?"
"Voices of a Music - Models of Free Will in Tolkien's Middle-earth"
"The Fiat of Ilúvatar's Children during the War of the Ring"
"Freedom, Fate, and the Hubris of Evil: Tolkien's The Children of Húrin"

Nr 1. and 2. seems very interesting, especially nr. 2.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mithalwen

I have booked ot go to this in a few weeks time and it looks quite interesting. I know that it means something different but I now can't help wondering if Gandalf and Aragorn travelled in was a Scudo, Doblo or a Ducato.....

I actually think that a Panda is the more likely choise of a wizard.

davem · 06-10-2008, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rune Son of Bjarne

I actually think that a Panda is the more likely choise of a wizard.

Hmm...sorry - Gandalf's favoured form of transport is clearly stated in LotR:

Quote:

Legolas and Gimli were to ride again together in the company of Aragorn and Gandalf, who went in the van with the Dunedain and the sons of Elrond. But Merry to his shame was not to go with them. (The Black Gate Opens)

I suspect this is the same vehicle mentioned earlier in Battle of the Pelennor Fields:

Quote:

But northward the white crest of Eomer led the great front of the Rohirrim which he had again gathered and marshalled; and out of the City came all the strength of men that was in it, and the silver swan of Dol Amroth was borne in the van, driving the enemy from the Gate.

Rune Son of Bjarne · 06-10-2008, 12:28 PM

Your point being?

04-01-2008, 02:40 AM	#1
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	ONLINE BOOKING FOR OXONMOOT IS NOW OPENED https://ssl121.securednshost.com/~to.../2008/form.php Let there be cake. __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket...

04-01-2008, 04:59 AM	#2
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	I see they are only offering dinner this time ... and still very expensive - I found my Keble booklet yesterday and they offered a 3 course evening meal for £9.95.. and it is more expensive than my stay at Keble was for an ensuite room. And they can't mean a twin is more expensive PP than a single? If I go I certainly shall not stay in hall.... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

04-15-2008, 04:14 PM	#3
Beregond Playful Ghoul Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,251	I just wanted to add that I was in Oxford last year (not for Oxonmoot), and stayed at the Peartree Travelodge. It was nice, and very cheap for a hotel as opposed to a hostel (we booked it over a month prior and got a sale). Not sure how much it costs normally, but it's certainly better if you're not traveling alone (paying for a whole room for yourself). Bit of a longer bus ride to and fro Oxford center, but we were satisfied. Watched the Zidane-headbutt Cup there. __________________ "Hope and memory shall live still in some hidden valley where the grass is green." Last edited by Beregond; 04-15-2008 at 04:32 PM.

06-07-2008, 09:20 AM	#4
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	Tolkien Society 2008 Seminar: Freedom, Fate and Choice in Middle-earth Some of the titles accepted so far include: "Who Forged Frodo's Fate - The Elves or Himself?" "Voices of a Music - Models of Free Will in Tolkien's Middle-earth" "The Fiat of Ilúvatar's Children during the War of the Ring" "Freedom, Fate, and the Hubris of Evil: Tolkien's The Children of Húrin" I have booked ot go to this in a few weeks time and it looks quite interesting. I know that it means something different but I now can't help wondering if Gandalf and Aragorn travelled in was a Scudo, Doblo or a Ducato..... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace