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Pitchwife · 12-28-2008, 10:10 AM

Mae govannen everybody!
I've been a Tolkien fan for something close to 30 years now (God, I feel really old writing this...), starting when I was sixteen or seventeen; discovered the Downs a few years ago and finally got tired of being a dumb viewer when there's so much fascinating discussion going on here (especially over in the Books forum).
Also, I've always wanted to find out how it feels to be dead, and this may well be my only chance to do so while still alive...

Thinlómien · 12-28-2008, 10:23 AM

Welcome to the 'downs, Pitchwife! It's always good to see newcomers who give the impression they will stay for more than a day.

I'll be glad to see new blood in Books and Quiz Room (and other places too).

But most importantly, enjoy being dead!

Mithalwen · 12-28-2008, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Pitchwife

Mae govannen everybody!
I've been a Tolkien fan for something close to 30 years now (God, I feel really old writing this...), starting when I was sixteen or seventeen;

Welcome Pitchwife - you hae an intriguing screen name! Especially nice to have a few more err longstanding fans around. I have been into Tolkien about the same time though started younger (and am effectively beginning to claim I discovered Tolkien ante-natally as I get vaguer about my age

) . I comfort myself with still being a teenager in Elf years ...

Enjoy your time dead.

Pitchwife · 12-28-2008, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Mithalwen

Welcome Pitchwife - you hae an intriguing screen name! .

Well, I'm confident some people here may recognize it...
By the way, I have an even more intriguing profession: repairing ships made of stone that shouldn't be able to float in the first place

!

Groin Redbeard · 12-29-2008, 10:58 AM

Welcome Pitchwife! I've seen several of your posts and you look like a learned person who is passionate about Tolkien, it's nice to see newcomers like that. Enjoy your stay in the Downs, be sure to make it a long one!

Lariren Shadow · 01-05-2009, 09:08 PM

So even though I have sort of introduced myself, hi I just joined because Fea said I should/I really wanted to play werewolf.

You can call me Lariren, which is a name I admit I got off of some Tolkien name generator that has since died/I can't find anymore. I've been a fan since, well, ok since the movies came out but I did read most of the books before seeing the movies and truly like them better. I also like that my insane knowledge of Tolkien/knowledge that was needed to write some fanfiction once upon a time has come in so much handy in college. Clearly memorizing Anglo-Saxon wedding rituals was a good use of my time as the current book I'm reading for a class now is mentioning them.

Beregond · 01-05-2009, 10:21 PM

Welcome to the Downs, Lariren! Always nice to see a fan of the books. Make yourself welcome among the rest of us wights.

Benjimir · 01-06-2009, 04:24 PM

Thought I would drop a note here and thank those who created this forum. It satisfied a want for a forum fitting the niche this appears to fill.

My father and especially my late mother were Tolkien fans. Indeed the copy of The Letters I am reading through now was originally hers. My only exposure to Tolkien until ten years ago was my childhood 45 album and book of the animated Hobbit.

Knowing the story, but not having read the books, I first worked through The Hobbit and LOTR cycle just before the movies came out. I've since worked through The Sil and CoH, with a mind towards determining the best release of THoME to read.

A little over two years ago I became part of closed beta testing of The Lord of the Rings Online, and it is from that which I draw my screen name here. I play on the Landroval server and founded a role playing Kinship called the Sons of Numenor.

I won't fancy myself expert on Tolkien, but having earned a degree in history with a minor in political science, I have a keen appreciation for what he has created. I greatly enjoy reading and learning more as time permits.

12-28-2008, 10:23 AM	#2
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Welcome to the 'downs, Pitchwife! It's always good to see newcomers who give the impression they will stay for more than a day. I'll be glad to see new blood in Books and Quiz Room (and other places too). But most importantly, enjoy being dead! __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

12-29-2008, 10:58 AM	#5
Groin Redbeard Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Facing the world's troubles with Christ's hope! Posts: 1,635	Welcome Pitchwife! I've seen several of your posts and you look like a learned person who is passionate about Tolkien, it's nice to see newcomers like that. Enjoy your stay in the Downs, be sure to make it a long one! __________________ 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

01-05-2009, 09:08 PM	#6
Lariren Shadow Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Where the day meets the night Posts: 607	So even though I have sort of introduced myself, hi I just joined because Fea said I should/I really wanted to play werewolf. You can call me Lariren, which is a name I admit I got off of some Tolkien name generator that has since died/I can't find anymore. I've been a fan since, well, ok since the movies came out but I did read most of the books before seeing the movies and truly like them better. I also like that my insane knowledge of Tolkien/knowledge that was needed to write some fanfiction once upon a time has come in so much handy in college. Clearly memorizing Anglo-Saxon wedding rituals was a good use of my time as the current book I'm reading for a class now is mentioning them. __________________ Choose treachery, its more fun!

01-05-2009, 10:21 PM	#7
Beregond Playful Ghoul Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,251	Welcome to the Downs, Lariren! Always nice to see a fan of the books. Make yourself welcome among the rest of us wights. __________________ "Hope and memory shall live still in some hidden valley where the grass is green."

01-06-2009, 04:24 PM	#8
Benjimir Pile O'Bones Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bowling Green, Ohio Posts: 10	Thought I would drop a note here and thank those who created this forum. It satisfied a want for a forum fitting the niche this appears to fill. My father and especially my late mother were Tolkien fans. Indeed the copy of The Letters I am reading through now was originally hers. My only exposure to Tolkien until ten years ago was my childhood 45 album and book of the animated Hobbit. Knowing the story, but not having read the books, I first worked through The Hobbit and LOTR cycle just before the movies came out. I've since worked through The Sil and CoH, with a mind towards determining the best release of THoME to read. A little over two years ago I became part of closed beta testing of The Lord of the Rings Online, and it is from that which I draw my screen name here. I play on the Landroval server and founded a role playing Kinship called the Sons of Numenor. I won't fancy myself expert on Tolkien, but having earned a degree in history with a minor in political science, I have a keen appreciation for what he has created. I greatly enjoy reading and learning more as time permits. __________________ Benjimir ***************************** www.SonsOfNumenor.com

12-28-2008, 10:10 AM	#1
Pitchwife Wight of the Old Forest Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Unattended on the railway station, in the litter at the dancehall Posts: 3,329	Mae govannen everybody! I've been a Tolkien fan for something close to 30 years now (God, I feel really old writing this...), starting when I was sixteen or seventeen; discovered the Downs a few years ago and finally got tired of being a dumb viewer when there's so much fascinating discussion going on here (especially over in the Books forum). Also, I've always wanted to find out how it feels to be dead, and this may well be my only chance to do so while still alive...