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Rune Son of Bjarne · 04-18-2021, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Estelyn Telcontar

Did we ever do organised discussions of the minor works such as Farmer Giles, Smith, and Leaf? Maybe we could read them together as a short-term project...

That would be fun, and manageable not the least!

I actually only got around to reading most of the minor works recently. Roverandom I read a while back, but that was the exception to the rule.

Thinlómien · 04-19-2021, 02:35 AM

I'd absolutely be up for a minor works chapter-by-chapter project, sounds great!

Faramir Jones · 04-23-2021, 07:34 AM

Welcome to the Downs, Soriman! You started a very good and relevant thread indeed. Asking where the site was at was a good question; and I enjoyed seeing some other Downers reappear, whom I haven't seen here for a while! That's the same for me, who, until today, hadn't posted here since last September!

I enjoyed the responses very much; because I only (compared to others) joined the forum in October 2008, after lurking for a long time, finally encouraged to do so after meeting some Downers in person at that year's Oxonmoot. I still, however, lurked, and didn't start posting until August 2011.

I agree with Formendacil, that we have grown 'treeish' over the years, including since I joined, with social media being a factor, as it has been for so many other online fora, in all subjects, not just about Tolkien and his works.

Like you, Rune, although I'm a latecomer compared to you and others, I long for when there was more activity.

I also agree with Huinesoron, that a new thread will accumulate some replies. This can be seen with the new one on Farmer Giles of Ham. I would certainly encourage you to either join an existing thread, post a new one, or link to an old one!

04-19-2021, 02:35 AM	#2
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	I'd absolutely be up for a minor works chapter-by-chapter project, sounds great! __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

04-23-2021, 07:34 AM	#3
Faramir Jones Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lonely Isle Posts: 706	Welcome! Welcome to the Downs, Soriman! You started a very good and relevant thread indeed. Asking where the site was at was a good question; and I enjoyed seeing some other Downers reappear, whom I haven't seen here for a while! That's the same for me, who, until today, hadn't posted here since last September! I enjoyed the responses very much; because I only (compared to others) joined the forum in October 2008, after lurking for a long time, finally encouraged to do so after meeting some Downers in person at that year's Oxonmoot. I still, however, lurked, and didn't start posting until August 2011. I agree with Formendacil, that we have grown 'treeish' over the years, including since I joined, with social media being a factor, as it has been for so many other online fora, in all subjects, not just about Tolkien and his works. Like you, Rune, although I'm a latecomer compared to you and others, I long for when there was more activity. I also agree with Huinesoron, that a new thread will accumulate some replies. This can be seen with the new one on Farmer Giles of Ham. I would certainly encourage you to either join an existing thread, post a new one, or link to an old one!