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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
01-05-2004, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 150
Views: 73,035
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Gilbo
I've always liked the meeting with Ghan-Buri-Ghan...I've always liked the meeting with Ghan-Buri-Ghan when he says(not exact) Me think the Seakings eat stone. Remarking on the Numenorean building crafts. (TTT is my favorite book) Ent draughts;... |
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Forum: The Books
01-05-2004, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 11,894
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Gilbo
I agree. Faramir's refusal evinced his strength...I agree. Faramir's refusal evinced his strength of character. By that point in the book, the Ring's power was evidenced on alternating pages. If the reason for changing Faramir in the movie was to... |
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Forum: The Books
01-05-2004, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 9,498
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Gilbo
I think that there is a two part answer to this...I think that there is a two part answer to this question: Osanwe and malice of will. The Nazgul are not bereft of free will.They are capable of independent action.So long as their actions are,... |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
12-19-2003, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,873
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Gilbo
Sam Gamgee! For completion of the task of...Sam Gamgee! For completion of the task of accompanying his master to the end of HIS quest. A task that he accomplished without the wisdom of a Wizard; the foresight of an Elf; the tenacity of a... |
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Forum: The Books
12-03-2003, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 9,005
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Gilbo
While we're on the subject of Elves and their...While we're on the subject of Elves and their relationship to the physical world, I would like to know about the way Elves age. I know that it is slow, but I have questions. What about children? How... |
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Forum: The Books
10-30-2003, 02:09 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,454
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Gilbo
as regards the singing So it seems that some of...as regards the singing So it seems that some of the Ainur were drawn to Melkor even before Arda took shape and that the things Sauron does are manifestations of the songs he sang while in harmony... |
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Forum: The Books
10-29-2003, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,808
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Gilbo
The Dwarves are still among us. If you don't...The Dwarves are still among us. If you don't believe me, then go check out the guys hanging around the boiler room. Most of the engineers on my first ship were short men with beards who enjoyed... |
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Forum: The Books
10-29-2003, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,216
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Gilbo
Coquerors very often use signage to intimidate,...Coquerors very often use signage to intimidate, as well as frustrate. The Nazis posted signs in German in all their vanquished countries. English colonists posted signs in India and Africa that were... |
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Forum: The Books
10-29-2003, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,364
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Gilbo
Maeglin, I meant my chauvinism in thinking of...Maeglin, I meant my chauvinism in thinking of America as The West, the land of hope for the war weary English. The error was in my less than knowledgable interpretation. As I said, it was well before... |
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Forum: The Books
10-29-2003, 08:13 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 11,913
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Gilbo
I don't believe that Gandalf would directly lie...I don't believe that Gandalf would directly lie to the Three friends. I can think of no instance where he said that left was right, but he might have said left was East. Thus, it would be up to... |
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Forum: The Books
10-27-2003, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,364
Posted By
Gilbo
Now this may sound a bit odd, but when I read the...Now this may sound a bit odd, but when I read the books, so many years ago, for the first time, I got the feeling that JRRT was writng metaphoically about England, with Hitler being the Darkness in... |
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Forum: The Books
10-27-2003, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 8,473
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Gilbo
Dwarves in Heaven?I hope that this isn't too newbie of a question for this board. Here goes. On another site, there is a discussion concerning Gimli accompanying Legolas to the Undying Lands. I can't think of... |
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Forum: The Books
10-27-2003, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,758
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Gilbo
I think that I agree with Scott on this. Their...I think that I agree with Scott on this. Their language suited the diferences in their environment, and in their work. I read somewhere that the Aleuts have an unusual number of words for snow. I... |
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Forum: The Books
10-17-2003, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,213
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Gilbo
Might I direct you Learned Sirs to a humble film,...Might I direct you Learned Sirs to a humble film, with John Wayne and Jimmy Stewart, called The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance? The circumstances are similar, Stewart bravely called Lee Marvin out, but... |
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Forum: The Books
10-10-2003, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 10,203
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Gilbo
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"When the Children awake, then the...Quote: "When the Children awake, then the thoughts of Yavanna will awake also, AND IT WILL SUMMON SPIRITS FROM AFAR, and they will go among the Kelvar and the Olvar, and SOME will dwell therein, and... |
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Forum: The Books
10-10-2003, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,171
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Gilbo
Begging the Sahib's pardon. This one apologizes...Begging the Sahib's pardon. This one apologizes for his ignorance, but who, or what, is Tavildo? Blessings upon the Sahib for his answer. smilies/evil.gif |
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Forum: The Books
10-09-2003, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,171
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Gilbo
Nine black cats,held as slaves, and used as spies...Nine black cats,held as slaves, and used as spies to learn the secrets of men's hearts. Sound like any one else we know? Is there a signifigance to the number nine? MaybeJRRT was a numerologist as... |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
10-08-2003, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 16,062
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Gilbo
Hobbits are the best choice to bear the ring...Hobbits are the best choice to bear the ring because they are least desirous of it.To Bilbo, it was never more than a bauble with a useful trick to it. It enabled him to avoid unpleasant, and... |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
10-07-2003, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 8,739
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Gilbo
The Battle of Pelennor Field. The little hairs on...The Battle of Pelennor Field. The little hairs on the back of my neck stand up just thinking about it. I love the way Theoden's charge is described. I can hear the horns blowing and the hooves... |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
10-07-2003, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 9,383
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Gilbo
PUH-LEEZE!! All the responses are excellent....PUH-LEEZE!! All the responses are excellent. Everyone has their favorite and all with adequate reason. But if anyone doubts that WIZARDS are the coolest, please step outside so that the whuppins can... |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
04-29-2003, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 123
Views: 19,128
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Gilbo
It was a dark and stormy night off the coast of...It was a dark and stormy night off the coast of Santo Stefano. The fierce wind nearly drove the ship to keel over. we had rolled almost 30 degrees. I was in search of a reason not to puke. I looked... |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
03-15-2003, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,428
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Gilbo
Children of IluvatorI've been over to the Sil translation site (Ow, my achin' head!)and something comes to mind. In my dirty, old dogeared copy, Elves and men are referred to as the children of Iluvator. Yet, in the... |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
03-15-2003, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 119
Views: 26,394
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Gilbo
Baltimore has likeness to all of Middle Earth....Baltimore has likeness to all of Middle Earth. There are great statues and monuments to long dead kings. There are nice homey areas. There are parks full of green and growing things. There are tall... |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
03-15-2003, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 13,258
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Gilbo
I really like the Preakness,but I'm from...I really like the Preakness,but I'm from Baltimore and I may be prejudiced. The 440 and the high hurdles are also very nice races.In winter, I guess the Downhill slalom deserves a nod. (Gotcha! and... |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
03-12-2003, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 111
Views: 18,167
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Gilbo
I like Hobbit names as they are very home-y. I am...I like Hobbit names as they are very home-y. I am one, fond of the mug and the pipe and second breakfasts. Dwarve names sound strong. Among my favorites, Khazak-dum, and Thorin Oakenshield Elbereth... |
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