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Forum: The Barrow-Downs 12-14-2024, 03:55 AM
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Posted By Mithalwen
Happy birthday sweet neglected cob. Hope you had...

Happy birthday sweet neglected cob. Hope you had a lovely day. Love always Mamamith
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 11-28-2024, 01:09 PM
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Views: 1,278,906
Posted By Mithalwen
Welcome from me too

Welcome from me too
Forum: The Books 11-28-2024, 01:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 18,927
Posted By Mithalwen
I would be interested certainly,though you may...

I would be interested certainly,though you may get offers from better qualified candidates.
Forum: Middle-earth Mirth 09-06-2024, 09:09 AM
Replies: 3,357
Views: 422,417
Posted By Mithalwen
Galadriel

Galadriel
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 09-05-2024, 10:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,364
Posted By Mithalwen
Until the films came out, I thought the hair on...

Until the films came out, I thought the hair on hobbit feet was on the soles...:rolleyes:
Forum: Middle-earth Mirth 09-05-2024, 10:29 AM
Replies: 3,357
Views: 422,417
Posted By Mithalwen
cloak

cloak
Forum: Middle-earth Mirth 06-26-2024, 01:13 PM
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Posted By Mithalwen
Sting Narsil

Narsil
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 06-26-2024, 05:01 AM
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Views: 1,334,852
Posted By Mithalwen
Thank you both so much. I don’t deserve to be...

Thank you both so much. I don’t deserve to be remembered but I am very grateful especially after my health issues this year being a reminder that ageing is a privilege not granted to all.
Forum: The Books 12-25-2023, 03:35 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 58,183
Posted By Mithalwen
Well this menopausal woman has just got the...

Well this menopausal woman has just got the expanded letters for Christmas. Since I am home alone with the cats and am not obliged to do unspeakable things to poultry, I shall spend the day reading...
Forum: The Books 11-14-2023, 06:12 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 58,183
Posted By Mithalwen
This makes a lot of sense. The original letters...

This makes a lot of sense. The original letters is quite a substantial paperback as it is and I am pretty sure it would have had to be physically type set at that time.. I did hope their might have...
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 07-28-2023, 11:17 AM
Replies: 4,620
Views: 1,334,852
Posted By Mithalwen
A belated thank you - I belatedly contracted...

A belated thank you - I belatedly contracted COVID 19 and am still feeling more tired than usual . Very glad to have been vaccinated.
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 02-12-2023, 12:43 PM
Replies: 4,620
Views: 1,334,852
Posted By Mithalwen
Rather late as usual but a happy birthday to...

Rather late as usual but a happy birthday to Formy. Very ageing when those you regard as youngsters start feeling their age!
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 01-03-2023, 12:33 PM
Replies: 4,620
Views: 1,334,852
Posted By Mithalwen
Seconded. Will raise a glass when I get home.

Seconded. Will raise a glass when I get home.
Forum: The Books 01-01-2023, 11:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 14,013
Posted By Mithalwen
And not only would they bereft of their spouse...

And not only would they bereft of their spouse but they would also potentially witness the ageing, decline and death of their own children and further descendents. I have known people who have lost...
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 12-31-2022, 11:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 9,580
Posted By Mithalwen
Commemorative Tolkien coin

I don’t know if there is a huge crossover between Tolkien lovers and numismatists but The Royal Mint will launch a £2 coin to mark the 50th anniversary of Tolkien’s death in 2023. It has the JRRT...
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 12-04-2022, 11:17 AM
Replies: 504
Views: 198,591
Posted By Mithalwen
Well done all. I am very treeing these days but I...

Well done all. I am very treeing these days but I remember how excited I was to get my PT
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 07-30-2022, 02:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,690
Posted By Mithalwen
I was nine and I had to go and buy the book with...

I was nine and I had to go and buy the book with my pocket money to find out how it ended as I missed the last episode. This inspired Father Christmas to get me the Lord of the rings that year but...
Forum: The Books 07-28-2022, 01:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,779
Posted By Mithalwen
Absolutely. I feel quite bereft. He had that rare...

Absolutely. I feel quite bereft. He had that rare ability to get to a child’s level without talking down to them.
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 07-28-2022, 01:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,690
Posted By Mithalwen
I watched the Railway Children about a week ago...

I watched the Railway Children about a week ago which is a true classic and I also have a deep affection for the Wimbledon but that Jackanory (which I have on CD somewhere Was the most significant...
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 07-28-2022, 07:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,690
Posted By Mithalwen
Bernard Cribbins has died

Amongst his many roles he played Bilbo in the BBC Jackanory adaptation of the Hobbit and is consequently responsible for me developing a love of Tolkien. He was the voice of my childhood and...
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 06-23-2022, 03:21 PM
Replies: 4,620
Views: 1,334,852
Posted By Mithalwen
I have to imitate a notable hobbit and say “Thag...

I have to imitate a notable hobbit and say “Thag you vey buch” Turns out you don’t need Covid to blight a birthday when you have really high pollen counts. :rolleyes: But one of the few perks given...
Forum: The Movies 04-21-2022, 12:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,545
Posted By Mithalwen
Ah Midsomer murders - set in idyllic villages...

Ah Midsomer murders - set in idyllic villages with ridiculously high murder rates. This early outing by Bloom does foil the usual rule of thumb that the most famous actor is the killer.
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 12-06-2021, 04:40 PM
Replies: 4,620
Views: 1,334,852
Posted By Mithalwen
Happy Birthday my cub , love from neglectful...

Happy Birthday my cub , love from neglectful Mamamith
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 10-04-2021, 03:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 12,119
Posted By Mithalwen
It really is, especially since it is being...

It really is, especially since it is being rescued by those who love it.
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 10-04-2021, 01:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 12,119
Posted By Mithalwen
Lamb and Flag saved by Inklings!

From the St John’s college website good news for those who love Tolkien and old school pubs. I have met several Downers here as well as being a haunt in student days.

“Oxford’s historic Lamb &...
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