Tolkien Addicts Anonymous - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Iarwain · 10-10-2003, 09:58 PM

I've come to realize the high number of people that are obsessed with Tolkien, perhaps to an unhealthy degree, that frequent this site. This may seem like a joke, (okay, maybe it is) but perhaps we should work on how to counsel some of our more dependant members on beneficial ways to open up into different areas of intrest, so that they do not pass through years at a time living mainly through the small white box in it's omnipresent black background. I'm not suggesting a new section or any such nonsense, only that this thread (or another) can be used as an advisory for those who feel that their life has shrunk to become small enough for Tolkien alone. Perhaps this would extend beyond the safe legal boundaries within which our operators are willing to function, but perhaps not. I merely ask. [img]smilies/cool.gif[/img]

Iarwain

Finwe · 10-11-2003, 09:02 AM

My name is Finwë and I am a Tolkien Addict.

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Niluial · 10-11-2003, 10:58 AM

I am a complete addict. When I am not on BD (or any of my other favourite forums) I am thinking about the forums and the people. My mind is like T.O.L.K.I.E.N and I would rather spend my weekend on the net that going out with guys or hanging with friends…

Nilly

Orofaniel · 10-11-2003, 12:47 PM

Howdy....

My name is Orofaniel, but you can call me Oro, and I'm BD addict. Which means am I Tolkien addict as well....sort of. I can't control it anymore, I just.....have...to....go...to....the....BARROWDOWN S!! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Morgul Queen · 10-12-2003, 05:40 AM

Mae Govannen,
My name is the Morgul Queen, MQ or Morgul to my friends. I also have no social life, You people are much more fun to talk to than all the Teenage girls my age ('OMG!!11 shez warin ornge shrts!!!11!' or 'Orli iz ssssoooooooooooooo hott!1!!!!!!!!!! Hez mi huzban!!1!')

Meela · 10-12-2003, 08:25 AM

Hello, my name is Meela, and I am a Barrow Downs addict, as well as a Denethor addict.

I have no friends outside the internet, I never go out, I've developed frequent migranes from overuse of the computer, and my parents would rather I was out every evening getting stoned and sleeping around than on this site.

vanwalossien · 10-12-2003, 08:30 AM

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my parents would rather I was out every evening getting stoned and sleeping around than on this site

I daresay the BD is a healthier pasttime... [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

I think I'm ready for a Barrow-Downs Betty Ford clinic, but I don't really want to get rid of my addiction, the real world is so much more boring... [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Finwe · 10-12-2003, 09:23 AM

My point exactly! I've had so many great conversations on this site, and made so many great friends, who I will remember for a good long while. (Yes, Beren, that means you!!!! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img])

***The Barrow-Wight*** · 10-12-2003, 10:43 AM

I've moved this thread to Middle-earth Mirth.

Vladivos the Rider · 10-12-2003, 12:44 PM

I'm Vladivos the Rider (Vlad, Vladi etc.) Tolkien addict? *thinks* Yup, no denying it...not that I'd want to.... [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] (I didn't actually have to think about that, just in case you were wondering
[img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] )
Tolkien's books are just so unlike anything else that came before...there has been lots of good fantasy writing, but all that I like has come after Tolkien, and although extremely enjoyable to read, I doubt could ever even hope to surpass him. Then again, I might just not be giving it a chance [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Nilpaurion Felagund · 10-12-2003, 08:12 PM

Hi, I'm Nilpaurion Felagund(although I prefer Elenrod...oh, well... [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] ) and I'm a Tolkien-addict Barrow-holic social-life-less elf! Well I have another life, but it involves bringing people to the 'Downs... [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Feanor of the Peredhil · 10-13-2003, 08:30 AM

Greetings... My name is Feanor of the Peredhil (commonly called Fea... or Jack, but that's a different story.) and I have a problem. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] I am a Tolkien Addict. But it's not as bad as people think... I do have a life outside of Literature.

I didn't used to, but a friend of mine once told me that as good as Tolkien's works are, nobody wants to listen to me talk about them for extended (or really even short) periods of time. So my advice to all people like me: try to restrict your balrog-wingings and Tolkienite Bombadilloisms to places and people that want to hear you. Like here. And offline (yes, there is a world away from the computer [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] ), go out with friends once in awhile.

It's really amazing; for as much as my parents hate my guy friends, they let me hang out with them because it gets my nose out of my books!

Fea

Pennthangeil · 10-13-2003, 08:48 AM

Hi..Im Penn and I'm a Tolkien addict...
I recived some help from an Hp addict...but it wouldn't solve my problems.
I eat sleep and breathe Tolkien, some of you may remember me from the thread Elronds Guestbook. I keep a yahoo group on it...
I've read the books once everyear, just like Christopher lee..
I am convinced I don't need sleep because I'm an elf

Somebody Help me.

Arwen1858 · 10-13-2003, 11:27 AM

Hi, I'm Arwen1858, although I perfer to just be called Arwen, and I'm addicted to Tolkien and Lord of the Rings. Thankfully, my best friend is a huge LotR fan, too, so that helps me a bit. Well, it doesn't help me get over my addiction, it just gives me someone to talk it over with [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]
I'm also an elf. I just know I am! No, I don't have pointy ears, and it really doesn't matter that I'm a little bit shorter than elves, because I really am one, ya know. And if you want to know about my obsession, just go the the thread about being obsessed and read some of my replies. I'm definately addicted and obsessed.
Although I do have a life outside of here, I still am definately addicted!
Arwen

Elentári_O_Most_Mighty_1 · 10-13-2003, 12:13 PM

I wouldn't say I'm quite so addicted as an alarmingly large number of people here [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] , although finding yourself thinking that steak pie smells like this forum is disturbing to say the least.
And you guys, there is hope. You have admitted you are addicted, and isn't that the first step on the (long and winding) road to recovery? Except of course we don't want to be properly cured, just weaned off a tad.

Oh yeah, and my name is Elentári. And I do have a (limited) social life, but it is limited by my ice skating training rather than this. I just spend (every waking moment of) my spare time here...or on Council of Elrond (where I'm Leggylass...anyone else go there?)...or on TORN...or on the OB files... [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

EDIT: Just read over this post (I have a habit of reading it
after I've posted for some reason), and I begin to wonder how I could possibly thought I wasn't totally addicted? MAybe I'm in denial??? [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img]

[ October 13, 2003: Message edited by: Elentári_O_Most_Mighty_1 ]

Feared Half-Elf · 10-13-2003, 01:47 PM

Hi, I'm Feared Half-Elf, but that's just a disguise covering an elven princess from a long-lost forest. I prefer to be called my proper name, Elkamia.

I have a limited social existance outside Lotr, but my friends and family all groan or hit me when I mention BD or come online. I think my brother (a Hp addict) has kept me fairly sane, although he refuses to accept that I am an elven princess.

Every time I mention anything BD related my best frien Gemma just looks at me. Its kind of an evil, 'yes dear' look!

Vanya sulie!

Lush · 10-14-2003, 07:05 PM

Meela (and others): What you need is a planner or a palm pilot.

That way you can properly organize yourself so that you can get in your weed-smoking, your sleeping around, and your Tolkien obsession on a weekly basis.

And your parents shall rejoice.

Elentári_O_Most_Mighty_1 · 10-15-2003, 01:30 AM

Oh yes, good idea...although my parents haven't quite reached the stage that Meela's parents have. [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img]

Finiel · 10-15-2003, 09:33 AM

Hi my name is Finiel.I'm not really a Tolkien addict, but I once was.

I remember when my parents hated me when I talked about LOTR morning, noon, and night.
I was alone in the big university, shunning class discussions in exchange for daydreaming ( about LOTR). You see, my school is full of very old trees and once when I was daydreaming about Lorien, i muttered "Daro!". And my professor thought I was insulting her lecture. That was close to having an F.

Well, the rigors of college life helped in subsiding my addiction for Tolkien things.

One Axe to Rule them All · 10-17-2003, 11:08 AM

Hi, I'm one axe to rule them all and I'll be your counselor on this addiction.

If any of you have the sudden urge to splurge on tolkien, talk to me first.

I understand that no-one has died of over-Tolkienizing, but at this rate, some one very well might just keel over and die right in their favorite comfy chair because they put too much tolkien in their brain, so if you ever need any tolkien taken out or put back in your heads, please by all means let me know, we don't want any heads exploding now do we?

And remember, there's more to life than underwear, and tolkien.

Vladivos the Rider · 10-17-2003, 11:58 AM

Hi everyone [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]
Elentari, I too only have a limited social life. It involves going to my fencing class, and I don't know if you've ever tried but it's a bit hard to talk to people through a mesh mask when they're desperately trying to hit you in the chest. A most excellent pastime for those who don't want to be yelled at for talking about Tolkien. Or at least if they are yelled at, not to hear it [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Maethorien · 10-18-2003, 04:11 PM

My nameis Maethorien and I like Middle-earth better than Earth. Its much more interesting there. Smells better, too.

Seagull Jonathan L. · 10-19-2003, 09:23 PM

Hi,I am Seagull,and I am Tolkien addict. I dont suffer from it though,I enjoy it.

Alatáriël Lossëhelin · 10-19-2003, 10:01 PM

Hello, I'm Alatáriël and I am a Tolkien addict. I had my first hit of Tolkien in 1966, and it's been a downhill road ever since. I used to think I was alone in my addiction and had no one to party with. Then Mr. Jackson made 3 films and, lo and behold, I discovered thousands of fellow addicts on-line. The Downs and other LotR forums have been like a life-line to me, as I have very few LotR friends/family who understand the needs of a Tolkien addict, and could care less whether Balrogs have wings or not. [img]smilies/eek.gif[/img] It's support groups such as this that help me cope with the non-Tolkien "real world".

purplefluffychainsaw · 10-20-2003, 06:32 AM

Um, well, I'm Elanor the Purplefluffychainsaw, and I'm only a little addicted to ME. Um. I'm not an elf, and I'm not a hobbit, but I'm like both. I got the worst of both worlds... I look like a hobbit and think like an elf. Um. I read LotR or the Sil, or another Tolkien book every month, and I think I'd die with out them. I used to watch the Fellowship every wednesday, but I can't any more [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img]

StarJewel · 10-20-2003, 09:53 AM

I am StarJewel, and, yes, I am a monster Tokein addict. My friends call me Elfie, and ask me anything on Tolkien. Then again, I have met a lot of really cool people at the 'Downs, and there's worse things I could be obsessed with.

Failivrin · 10-20-2003, 02:32 PM

hello. i am failivrin. idril to some others. i am a tolkien addict. it all began two years ago and i have never looked back. i spend most of my time thinking about JRRT, on here, reading JRRT, converting people and learning elvish.

BUT I DON'T NEED HELP!!!!!

Amarantha_Daisy · 10-20-2003, 07:48 PM

Hello, I'm Amarantha and I'm a hopeless Tolkien addict. I am not shameful, I quote and do random obsessive things at odd times, and I love it.

I have no interest in being cured. In fact, I don't think any of us do... [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

...Wheeeeeeee!

Arwen1858 · 10-20-2003, 07:59 PM

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I have no interest in being cured. In fact, I don't think any of us do...

I second that!! I know I don't want to be cured!

Nilpaurion Felagund · 10-21-2003, 02:52 AM

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I second that!! I know I don't want to be cured!

Me three. If somehow I was cured of Tolkien Addiction, I would be a lifeless blob not different from tapioca.

Elentári_O_Most_Mighty_1 · 10-27-2003, 09:19 AM

What does tapioca look like? Isn't one of those ever moaned about old school dinner things??????

Addicted since 1966? Whoa. And having to live with it til all this. How very, very harsh. I feel for you, although I can't imagine it!

Up the TA!!!!!! (Tolkien Addicts duh)

Pyroclastic · 10-27-2003, 05:36 PM

Hello, I'm Pyroclastic, and I am proud to be a LOTR freak!
I was a die-hard fan from the first chapter of The Fellowship. Sure I get laughed at, but I feel that it's worth it. I was at the point of feeling bad about it, when I found the Barrows, just in time. Can you think of anything better than being a Tolkien Freak? Would you rather be like normal people? We could all dress in ugly clothes, talk about nothing, and be stupid. Or, we could be who we are, which is awsome. As long as we rember that the computer is an asset to our lives, not our lives itself, we should be good. Some of my best frineds are peole that I've only met here, and i'd be lost without them. Horay for The Barrowdowns!

Lady Snickerdoodle · 10-27-2003, 05:57 PM

Hey I'm Lady Snickerdoodle and though I am not as obsessed as most of you guys here (my name isn't really LOTR) I have read the whole series like more than 20 times since when I first read it in 3rd grade and seen the movies so many times it is not even funny. And the only reason I'm not going to the back-to-back LOTR movie marathon is that I don't have 400$ to buy the few remaining tickets, and my parents are too mean to lend.

Actually, take back my previous comment, I think I am pretty obsessed. It may have something to do with these plastic pointy elf ears I have sticking on right now... is that sad, that I wear elf ears around all the time? I'm wearing them to school on Friday as a joke... Everyone will scream DORK and run away. Luckily I have practiced being a cool dork so they will not shove me in a locker or down a toilet, which would definately be bad for the latex in the ears. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

10-27-2003, 07:11 PM

I'm Vlad and I'm a LotR-aholic.I have to see and hear ad know as much as I can...I'm new here so I gues a still have time to raise my adicion degree of BD

[ November 01, 2003: Message edited by: Aragorn II ]

yavanna II · 10-28-2003, 01:26 AM

alam nyo inggit ako sa inyo. maraming tolkien fans ang naririyan sa bansa niyo,at madali kayong makakahanap ng kausap na tungkol sa Gitnang-Mundo. (You know, im mighty jealous of you. many tolkien fans are out there in your country, and you won't have any difficulty looking for another one who knows something about Middle-Earth.) [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img] [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img]

yavanna II · 10-28-2003, 01:28 AM

tRy tO GuESS mY nATioNAliTY!!!!!!!! [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img] [img]smilies/eek.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Elentári_O_Most_Mighty_1 · 10-28-2003, 01:54 PM

Argh! Absolutely no idea...

Ok, totally random wild guess: Turkish

(Don't ask...it was the first one I could think of) [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img]

Yavanna228 · 10-28-2003, 05:03 PM

From reading another thread, although this is unfair advantage, you're Fillipino, yavanna II. Let's stay on topic so that BW won't close this down. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]
I'm not a complete Tolkien addict, but I do enjoy a good foray into his world. I was, at one time, almost completely enthralled with it, but as of late, I've had to turn my attentions to other things, so Tolkien's works have become more of a welcome escape than a lifestyle. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]
Peace

Finwe · 10-28-2003, 09:25 PM

I think that most of us would probably be consigned to insane asylums if it weren't for the Barrow-downs! All I know is that it keeps me sane during evil evil Morgoth-inspired Calculus tests!!!! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Rilwen Gamgee · 10-28-2003, 09:50 PM

Hello, I'm Rilwen Gamgee, but you can call me Rilwen and I'm an obsessed Ringie. I think I'm a Hobbit. I've even tried to grow hair on my feet. My sister and many of my friends have tried to help me, but to no avail. They'll never get me! NEVER!!! [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

[ November 16, 2003: Message edited by: Rilwen Gamgee ]

10-10-2003, 09:58 PM	#1
Iarwain Pugnaciously Primordial Paradox Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Birnham Wood Posts: 808	Tolkien Addicts Anonymous I've come to realize the high number of people that are obsessed with Tolkien, perhaps to an unhealthy degree, that frequent this site. This may seem like a joke, (okay, maybe it is) but perhaps we should work on how to counsel some of our more dependant members on beneficial ways to open up into different areas of intrest, so that they do not pass through years at a time living mainly through the small white box in it's omnipresent black background. I'm not suggesting a new section or any such nonsense, only that this thread (or another) can be used as an advisory for those who feel that their life has shrunk to become small enough for Tolkien alone. Perhaps this would extend beyond the safe legal boundaries within which our operators are willing to function, but perhaps not. I merely ask. [img]smilies/cool.gif[/img] Iarwain __________________ "And what are oaths but words we say to God?"

10-11-2003, 09:02 AM	#2
Finwe Deathless Sun Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Royal Suite in the Halls of Mandos Posts: 2,609	My name is Finwë and I am a Tolkien Addict. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.

10-11-2003, 10:58 AM	#3
Niluial Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: In the darkness of white Posts: 631	I am a complete addict. When I am not on BD (or any of my other favourite forums) I am thinking about the forums and the people. My mind is like T.O.L.K.I.E.N and I would rather spend my weekend on the net that going out with guys or hanging with friends… Nilly __________________ Life is not about how many breaths you take but about how many times it leaves you breathless. My rants, moans and groans in other words my Blog My Magical Site

10-11-2003, 12:47 PM	#4
Orofaniel Mighty Mouse of Mordor Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Lands of the North, where no man can reach.... Posts: 827	Howdy.... My name is Orofaniel, but you can call me Oro, and I'm BD addict. Which means am I Tolkien addict as well....sort of. I can't control it anymore, I just.....have...to....go...to....the....BARROWDOWN S!! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ I lost my old sig...somehow....screams and shouts ..............What is this?- Now isn't this fun? >_< .....and yes, the jumping mouse is my new avatar. ^_^

10-12-2003, 05:40 AM	#5
Morgul Queen Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dontgonearthe Castle Posts: 414	Mae Govannen, My name is the Morgul Queen, MQ or Morgul to my friends. I also have no social life, You people are much more fun to talk to than all the Teenage girls my age ('OMG!!11 shez warin ornge shrts!!!11!' or 'Orli iz ssssoooooooooooooo hott!1!!!!!!!!!! Hez mi huzban!!1!') __________________ Athrabeth is still doing the wave for Boromir the Disco-King Oh...and call me Morgy!

10-12-2003, 08:25 AM	#6
Meela Denethor's True Love Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mirkwood. With Thranduil... swoon Posts: 2,118	Hello, my name is Meela, and I am a Barrow Downs addict, as well as a Denethor addict. I have no friends outside the internet, I never go out, I've developed frequent migranes from overuse of the computer, and my parents would rather I was out every evening getting stoned and sleeping around than on this site. __________________ 'The Hobbit' 1st impressions: 1. Thorin is hot... Oh god, I fancy a dwarf. 2. Thranduil is hotter. 3. Is that... Figwit! 4. Does Elijah Wood never age? 2nd: It's all about Fili & Kili, really. 3rd: BARD! OMG, Bard.

10-12-2003, 09:23 AM	#8
Finwe Deathless Sun Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Royal Suite in the Halls of Mandos Posts: 2,609	My point exactly! I've had so many great conversations on this site, and made so many great friends, who I will remember for a good long while. (Yes, Beren, that means you!!!! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]) __________________ But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.

10-12-2003, 10:43 AM	#9
*The Barrow-Wight* Night In Wight Satin Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 4,058	I've moved this thread to Middle-earth Mirth. __________________ The Barrow-Wight

10-12-2003, 12:44 PM	#10
Vladivos the Rider Animated Skeleton Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The dark and dusty abyss Posts: 47	I'm Vladivos the Rider (Vlad, Vladi etc.) Tolkien addict? thinks Yup, no denying it...not that I'd want to.... [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] (I didn't actually have to think about that, just in case you were wondering [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] ) Tolkien's books are just so unlike anything else that came before...there has been lots of good fantasy writing, but all that I like has come after Tolkien, and although extremely enjoyable to read, I doubt could ever even hope to surpass him. Then again, I might just not be giving it a chance [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ I don't want to achieve immortality through my works, I want to achive it by not dying.

10-12-2003, 08:12 PM	#11
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,430	Hi, I'm Nilpaurion Felagund(although I prefer Elenrod...oh, well... [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] ) and I'm a Tolkien-addict Barrow-holic social-life-less elf! Well I have another life, but it involves bringing people to the 'Downs... [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good...

10-13-2003, 08:30 AM	#12
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,956	Greetings... My name is Feanor of the Peredhil (commonly called Fea... or Jack, but that's a different story.) and I have a problem. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] I am a Tolkien Addict. But it's not as bad as people think... I do have a life outside of Literature. I didn't used to, but a friend of mine once told me that as good as Tolkien's works are, nobody wants to listen to me talk about them for extended (or really even short) periods of time. So my advice to all people like me: try to restrict your balrog-wingings and Tolkienite Bombadilloisms to places and people that want to hear you. Like here. And offline (yes, there is a world away from the computer [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] ), go out with friends once in awhile. It's really amazing; for as much as my parents hate my guy friends, they let me hang out with them because it gets my nose out of my books! Fea __________________ peace

10-13-2003, 08:48 AM	#13
Pennthangeil Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: .....WHY DO YOU WANT TO KNOW....STALKERS! Posts: 61	Hi..Im Penn and I'm a Tolkien addict... I recived some help from an Hp addict...but it wouldn't solve my problems. I eat sleep and breathe Tolkien, some of you may remember me from the thread Elronds Guestbook. I keep a yahoo group on it... I've read the books once everyear, just like Christopher lee.. I am convinced I don't need sleep because I'm an elf Somebody Help me. __________________ ..You thought you were rid of me diddnt you?...diddnt you?!?!?

10-13-2003, 11:27 AM	#14
Arwen1858 Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gondor Posts: 516	Hi, I'm Arwen1858, although I perfer to just be called Arwen, and I'm addicted to Tolkien and Lord of the Rings. Thankfully, my best friend is a huge LotR fan, too, so that helps me a bit. Well, it doesn't help me get over my addiction, it just gives me someone to talk it over with [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] I'm also an elf. I just know I am! No, I don't have pointy ears, and it really doesn't matter that I'm a little bit shorter than elves, because I really am one, ya know. And if you want to know about my obsession, just go the the thread about being obsessed and read some of my replies. I'm definately addicted and obsessed. Although I do have a life outside of here, I still am definately addicted! Arwen __________________ Will Turner: "This is either madness or brilliance." Jack Sparrow: "It's remarkable how often those two traits coincide." ~ Pirates of the Caribbean

10-13-2003, 12:13 PM	#15
Elentári_O_Most_Mighty_1 Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Up a tree somewhere in Caras Galadhon...or England Posts: 364	I wouldn't say I'm quite so addicted as an alarmingly large number of people here [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] , although finding yourself thinking that steak pie smells like this forum is disturbing to say the least. And you guys, there is hope. You have admitted you are addicted, and isn't that the first step on the (long and winding) road to recovery? Except of course we don't want to be properly cured, just weaned off a tad. Oh yeah, and my name is Elentári. And I do have a (limited) social life, but it is limited by my ice skating training rather than this. I just spend (every waking moment of) my spare time here...or on Council of Elrond (where I'm Leggylass...anyone else go there?)...or on TORN...or on the OB files... [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] EDIT: Just read over this post (I have a habit of reading it after I've posted for some reason), and I begin to wonder how I could possibly thought I wasn't totally addicted? MAybe I'm in denial??? [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] [ October 13, 2003: Message edited by: Elentári_O_Most_Mighty_1 ] __________________ '"Forweg can lead you no longer; for he is dead...I slew him...I will govern this fellowship now, or leave it." "As it was when he joined us, so it is again. He kills to make room."'

10-13-2003, 01:47 PM	#16
Feared Half-Elf Wight Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Up a tree. Posts: 213	Hi, I'm Feared Half-Elf, but that's just a disguise covering an elven princess from a long-lost forest. I prefer to be called my proper name, Elkamia. I have a limited social existance outside Lotr, but my friends and family all groan or hit me when I mention BD or come online. I think my brother (a Hp addict) has kept me fairly sane, although he refuses to accept that I am an elven princess. Every time I mention anything BD related my best frien Gemma just looks at me. Its kind of an evil, 'yes dear' look! Vanya sulie! __________________ "You will find the Holy Grail in Castle Aaaaaaahhhhhh leans sideways" Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

10-14-2003, 07:05 PM	#17
Lush Fair and Cold Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the big onion Posts: 1,803	Meela (and others): What you need is a planner or a palm pilot. That way you can properly organize yourself so that you can get in your weed-smoking, your sleeping around, and your Tolkien obsession on a weekly basis. And your parents shall rejoice. __________________ ~The beginning is the word and the end is silence. And in between are all the stories. This is one of mine~

10-15-2003, 01:30 AM	#18
Elentári_O_Most_Mighty_1 Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Up a tree somewhere in Caras Galadhon...or England Posts: 364	Oh yes, good idea...although my parents haven't quite reached the stage that Meela's parents have. [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img] __________________ '"Forweg can lead you no longer; for he is dead...I slew him...I will govern this fellowship now, or leave it." "As it was when he joined us, so it is again. He kills to make room."'

10-15-2003, 09:33 AM	#19
Finiel Haunting Spirit Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: somewhere in the tropics Posts: 69	Hi my name is Finiel.I'm not really a Tolkien addict, but I once was. I remember when my parents hated me when I talked about LOTR morning, noon, and night. I was alone in the big university, shunning class discussions in exchange for daydreaming ( about LOTR). You see, my school is full of very old trees and once when I was daydreaming about Lorien, i muttered "Daro!". And my professor thought I was insulting her lecture. That was close to having an F. Well, the rigors of college life helped in subsiding my addiction for Tolkien things. __________________ "The night has a thousand eyes, And the day but one; Yet the light of a bright world dies when day is done. The mind has a thousand eyes, And the heart but one; Yet the light of a whole life dies when love is done."-- F.W. Bourdillon

10-17-2003, 11:08 AM	#20
One Axe to Rule them All Wight Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The Citadel Posts: 216	Hi, I'm one axe to rule them all and I'll be your counselor on this addiction. If any of you have the sudden urge to splurge on tolkien, talk to me first. I understand that no-one has died of over-Tolkienizing, but at this rate, some one very well might just keel over and die right in their favorite comfy chair because they put too much tolkien in their brain, so if you ever need any tolkien taken out or put back in your heads, please by all means let me know, we don't want any heads exploding now do we? And remember, there's more to life than underwear, and tolkien. __________________ Why are you reading this? Go outside, be happy, get some sunlight! You're so pasty and thin! You horrify me, GO! Get some light before they take you too! It's too late for me but SAVE YOURSELF! For more LOTR fun, Join The Citadel!

10-17-2003, 11:58 AM	#21
Vladivos the Rider Animated Skeleton Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The dark and dusty abyss Posts: 47	Hi everyone [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Elentari, I too only have a limited social life. It involves going to my fencing class, and I don't know if you've ever tried but it's a bit hard to talk to people through a mesh mask when they're desperately trying to hit you in the chest. A most excellent pastime for those who don't want to be yelled at for talking about Tolkien. Or at least if they are yelled at, not to hear it [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ I don't want to achieve immortality through my works, I want to achive it by not dying.

10-18-2003, 04:11 PM	#22
Maethorien Animated Skeleton Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 34	My nameis Maethorien and I like Middle-earth better than Earth. Its much more interesting there. Smells better, too. __________________ Look! A platypus with green ears!

10-19-2003, 09:23 PM	#23
Seagull Jonathan L. Pile O'Bones Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 13	Hi,I am Seagull,and I am Tolkien addict. I dont suffer from it though,I enjoy it. __________________ In Tyler we trust.

10-19-2003, 10:01 PM	#24
Alatáriël Lossëhelin Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Road to Rivendell: 2491 miles from Hobbiton, with Frodo and Sam, homeward bound Posts: 365	Hello, I'm Alatáriël and I am a Tolkien addict. I had my first hit of Tolkien in 1966, and it's been a downhill road ever since. I used to think I was alone in my addiction and had no one to party with. Then Mr. Jackson made 3 films and, lo and behold, I discovered thousands of fellow addicts on-line. The Downs and other LotR forums have been like a life-line to me, as I have very few LotR friends/family who understand the needs of a Tolkien addict, and could care less whether Balrogs have wings or not. [img]smilies/eek.gif[/img] It's support groups such as this that help me cope with the non-Tolkien "real world". __________________ "It's impossible to have Frodo without Sam, or Sam without Frodo. They're like two halves of one heart..." "If your hurts grieve you still and the memory of your burden is heavy, then you may pass into the West..."

10-20-2003, 06:32 AM	#25
purplefluffychainsaw Wight Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: In a very cold place.... Posts: 162	Um, well, I'm Elanor the Purplefluffychainsaw, and I'm only a little addicted to ME. Um. I'm not an elf, and I'm not a hobbit, but I'm like both. I got the worst of both worlds... I look like a hobbit and think like an elf. Um. I read LotR or the Sil, or another Tolkien book every month, and I think I'd die with out them. I used to watch the Fellowship every wednesday, but I can't any more [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] __________________ Love, Drugs and Fairy Boys ~ SAM

10-20-2003, 09:53 AM	#26
StarJewel Wight Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: I'm in my dear Maedhros' arms, dreaming the day away. Oh, who am I kidding, Chicago is nothing like that! Posts: 116	I am StarJewel, and, yes, I am a monster Tokein addict. My friends call me Elfie, and ask me anything on Tolkien. Then again, I have met a lot of really cool people at the 'Downs, and there's worse things I could be obsessed with. __________________ Visit my writing site...if you dare http://www.fanfiction.net/~mirielamarian

10-20-2003, 02:32 PM	#27
Failivrin Wight Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: England Posts: 201	hello. i am failivrin. idril to some others. i am a tolkien addict. it all began two years ago and i have never looked back. i spend most of my time thinking about JRRT, on here, reading JRRT, converting people and learning elvish. BUT I DON'T NEED HELP!!!!! __________________ no one in particular

10-20-2003, 07:48 PM	#28
Amarantha_Daisy Wight Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Bag End... On Frodo's laptop. Shhhh! Don't tell! Posts: 240	Hello, I'm Amarantha and I'm a hopeless Tolkien addict. I am not shameful, I quote and do random obsessive things at odd times, and I love it. I have no interest in being cured. In fact, I don't think any of us do... [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] ...Wheeeeeeee! __________________ "I did not see the Balrog until I saw the film! He was -- it was -- just a yellow tennis ball on top of a pole for me to shout at. I felt like screaming 'You shall not bounce!'" ~Sir Ian McKellen October 20, 2005 - 1st Annual Golden Ring Marathon! Spread the Word!

10-27-2003, 09:19 AM	#31
Elentári_O_Most_Mighty_1 Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Up a tree somewhere in Caras Galadhon...or England Posts: 364	What does tapioca look like? Isn't one of those ever moaned about old school dinner things?????? Addicted since 1966? Whoa. And having to live with it til all this. How very, very harsh. I feel for you, although I can't imagine it! Up the TA!!!!!! (Tolkien Addicts duh) __________________ '"Forweg can lead you no longer; for he is dead...I slew him...I will govern this fellowship now, or leave it." "As it was when he joined us, so it is again. He kills to make room."'

10-27-2003, 05:36 PM	#32
Pyroclastic Haunting Spirit Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mordor University, Wisconsin Campus Posts: 85	Hello, I'm Pyroclastic, and I am proud to be a LOTR freak! I was a die-hard fan from the first chapter of The Fellowship. Sure I get laughed at, but I feel that it's worth it. I was at the point of feeling bad about it, when I found the Barrows, just in time. Can you think of anything better than being a Tolkien Freak? Would you rather be like normal people? We could all dress in ugly clothes, talk about nothing, and be stupid. Or, we could be who we are, which is awsome. As long as we rember that the computer is an asset to our lives, not our lives itself, we should be good. Some of my best frineds are peole that I've only met here, and i'd be lost without them. Horay for The Barrowdowns! __________________ If You Can't Beat 'Em, Cheat 'Em!

10-27-2003, 05:57 PM	#33
Lady Snickerdoodle Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: in the cookie jar Posts: 256	Hey I'm Lady Snickerdoodle and though I am not as obsessed as most of you guys here (my name isn't really LOTR) I have read the whole series like more than 20 times since when I first read it in 3rd grade and seen the movies so many times it is not even funny. And the only reason I'm not going to the back-to-back LOTR movie marathon is that I don't have 400$ to buy the few remaining tickets, and my parents are too mean to lend. Actually, take back my previous comment, I think I am pretty obsessed. It may have something to do with these plastic pointy elf ears I have sticking on right now... is that sad, that I wear elf ears around all the time? I'm wearing them to school on Friday as a joke... Everyone will scream DORK and run away. Luckily I have practiced being a cool dork so they will not shove me in a locker or down a toilet, which would definately be bad for the latex in the ears. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ "Let me handle this, I'm British." ~hitchhikers guide

10-27-2003, 07:11 PM	#34
Aragorn II Guest Posts: n/a	I'm Vlad and I'm a LotR-aholic.I have to see and hear ad know as much as I can...I'm new here so I gues a still have time to raise my adicion degree of BD [ November 01, 2003: Message edited by: Aragorn II ]

10-28-2003, 01:26 AM	#35
yavanna II Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: in my own little world Posts: 142	alam nyo inggit ako sa inyo. maraming tolkien fans ang naririyan sa bansa niyo,at madali kayong makakahanap ng kausap na tungkol sa Gitnang-Mundo. (You know, im mighty jealous of you. many tolkien fans are out there in your country, and you won't have any difficulty looking for another one who knows something about Middle-Earth.) [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img] [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img]

10-28-2003, 01:28 AM	#36
yavanna II Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: in my own little world Posts: 142	tRy tO GuESS mY nATioNAliTY!!!!!!!! [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img] [img]smilies/eek.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

10-28-2003, 01:54 PM	#37
Elentári_O_Most_Mighty_1 Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Up a tree somewhere in Caras Galadhon...or England Posts: 364	Argh! Absolutely no idea... Ok, totally random wild guess: Turkish (Don't ask...it was the first one I could think of) [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] __________________ '"Forweg can lead you no longer; for he is dead...I slew him...I will govern this fellowship now, or leave it." "As it was when he joined us, so it is again. He kills to make room."'

10-28-2003, 05:03 PM	#38
Yavanna228 Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: May 2003 Location: on the wings of the morning Posts: 410	From reading another thread, although this is unfair advantage, you're Fillipino, yavanna II. Let's stay on topic so that BW won't close this down. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] I'm not a complete Tolkien addict, but I do enjoy a good foray into his world. I was, at one time, almost completely enthralled with it, but as of late, I've had to turn my attentions to other things, so Tolkien's works have become more of a welcome escape than a lifestyle. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Peace __________________ 'Dulaman na Binne Bui, Dulaman Gaelach/ Dulaman na farraige, 's e b'fhearr a bhi in Eirinn!'