|
 |
|
Visit The *EVEN NEWER* Barrow-Downs Photo Page |
|
|||||||
|
Showing results 26 to 50 of 500
Search took 0.07 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie |
Forum: The Books
07-17-2003, 04:23 PM
|
|
Replies: 45
Views: 13,615
Posted By
MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie
Well, the thing that surprises me is that...Well, the thing that surprises me is that Tolkiendoes not know what would happen. He says he thinks it would happen a certain way, but until he does write and publish it, it cannot be taken as the... |
|
Forum: The Books
07-17-2003, 12:57 AM
|
|
Replies: 45
Views: 13,615
Posted By
MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie
Yes, maybe Sam was remorseful, but it was still...Yes, maybe Sam was remorseful, but it was still too late: Sam has said to Smeagol's face "You nasty treacherous creature," "It's round your neck this rope ought to go, and a tight noose... |
|
Forum: The Books
07-16-2003, 03:32 AM
|
|
Replies: 45
Views: 13,615
Posted By
MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie
Well put Imladris. That passage always gets to...Well put Imladris. That passage always gets to me. questor, I think you missed my point. It is ok for Sam to be mistrustful off Gollum and protect Frodo. But even though you may mistrust someone,... |
|
Forum: The Books
07-15-2003, 07:17 PM
|
|
Replies: 45
Views: 13,615
Posted By
MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie
Sam has every right not to trust Gollum, but it...Sam has every right not to trust Gollum, but it wasn't mistrust that prevented Smeagol from staying. No doubt that first passage is the key struggle, but turning point (for me) is Sam doesn't... |
|
Forum: Novices and Newcomers
07-05-2003, 03:35 AM
|
|
Replies: 16
Views: 4,775
Posted By
MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie
Good question, wrong forum. This should be in...Good question, wrong forum. This should be in Novices and Newcomers, but it'll get moved and it's all right. Here's (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=2&t=002283) a... |
|
Forum: The Books
07-04-2003, 07:21 PM
|
|
Replies: 24
Views: 7,341
Posted By
MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie
I don't think there is one overriding theme. The...I don't think there is one overriding theme. The reason Tolkien created Middle-earth was so that England would have its own mythology, so I don't think it was to tell a message. But when making ME he... |
|
Forum: The Barrow-Downs
07-04-2003, 01:23 AM
|
|
Replies: 737
Views: 305,457
Posted By
MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie
...I said I wasn't going to cry, I said I wasn't......I said I wasn't going to cry, I said I wasn't going to cry smilies/frown.gif smilies/frown.gif smilies/frown.gif ... smilies/wink.gif I think I'm going to change my avatar too. |
|
Forum: Novices and Newcomers
07-04-2003, 01:17 AM
|
|
Replies: 7
Views: 3,839
Posted By
MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie
The only thing you can really read is the...The only thing you can really read is the Appendices. That would tell you a little of you would like to know. That's basically where it ends. It's sad, yes, but it had to stop somewhere, at least... |
|
Forum: Novices and Newcomers
06-30-2003, 03:25 PM
|
|
Replies: 138
Views: 39,052
Posted By
MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie
Thank you Child of the 7th Age for bringing your...Thank you Child of the 7th Age for bringing your thread back from the dead. (no more rhyming for me) Well, my decision would be completely without regret. I know which world I belong in. I know... |
|
Forum: The Movies
06-29-2003, 01:20 AM
|
|
Replies: 31
Views: 6,405
Posted By
MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> Technically, I think...<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> Technically, I think Bakshi's goal outstretched his grasp, but I admire him for the effort. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>I agree also. I don't think that he realized the difficulty of... |
|
Forum: The Barrow-Downs
06-25-2003, 12:06 AM
|
|
Replies: 13
Views: 5,616
Posted By
MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie
Trippo: If you really want to see where it is...Trippo: If you really want to see where it is (that's if it hasn't been deleted), then just type the name of the thread into the search function, and if you've posted in that thread, then enter your... |
|
Forum: The Barrow-Downs
06-24-2003, 03:43 PM
|
|
Replies: 13
Views: 5,616
Posted By
MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie
MIDDLE-EARTH MIRTH is what MIDDLE-EARTH MAYHEM...MIDDLE-EARTH MIRTH is what MIDDLE-EARTH MAYHEM used to be. I didn't know what you were talking about Barrow-wight, until I looked around. The Barrow-Wight even put up a new anouncement at the top of... |
|
Forum: The Books
06-24-2003, 03:30 PM
|
|
Replies: 18
Views: 7,662
Posted By
MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie
There are some great points mentioned here. ...There are some great points mentioned here. I do like the idea of Gandalf going to Tom Bombadil to listen and learn. However, it may not be about how to settle down and relax. If Gandalf has... |
|
Forum: The Books
06-24-2003, 04:18 AM
|
|
Replies: 67
Views: 19,646
Posted By
MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie
Birdland- I've been meaning to read that, but...Birdland- I've been meaning to read that, but first I have to buy it. I recently reread Angela's Ashes after watching the movie for the first time. They really captured the mood and atmosphere, and... |
|
Forum: The Barrow-Downs
06-23-2003, 02:07 AM
|
|
Replies: 23
Views: 8,200
Posted By
MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie
Congrats smilies/biggrin.gif ...Congrats smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/smile.gif smilies/wink.gif smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/tongue.gif smilies/biggrin.gif |
|
Forum: The Books
06-17-2003, 04:02 PM
|
|
Replies: 7
Views: 5,049
Posted By
MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie
Noxomanus:
Well, it worked both ways....Noxomanus: Well, it worked both ways. They are both trickery and deceit. And they are both linked together. You can't really say the ring has just one aspect to how it works because there are... |
|
Forum: Novices and Newcomers
06-17-2003, 03:21 AM
|
|
Replies: 13
Views: 4,163
Posted By
MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie
Don't forget the Trading Card Game; the video...Don't forget the Trading Card Game; the video games which include FotR and TTT (I think, by the same company) and another FotR; and a Hobbit video game is already well on its way to being completed;... |
|
Forum: The Books
06-17-2003, 03:10 AM
|
|
Replies: 31
Views: 8,993
Posted By
MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie
Balin999 is right. Bilbo, Gollum and Sam...Balin999 is right. Bilbo, Gollum and Sam (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=1&t=002674) is the thread where this has been discussed. |
|
Forum: The Barrow-Downs
06-14-2003, 09:18 PM
|
|
Replies: 242
Views: 57,096
Posted By
MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie
Actually, the Barrow Wight has been mentioned,...Actually, the Barrow Wight has been mentioned, but that's ok. I do things like that too. smilies/smile.gif I nominate, burrahobit, Orual, the Barrow Wight, The Saucepan Man, Tar-palantir,... |
|
Forum: The Barrow-Downs
06-14-2003, 06:31 PM
|
|
Replies: 87
Views: 16,493
Posted By
MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie
I love the intellectual discussions, especially...I love the intellectual discussions, especially in the books forum. I love how I can discuss just about anything Tolkien. I love the people here, and I love how there are so many people here. I... |
|
Forum: Novices and Newcomers
06-14-2003, 04:32 PM
|
|
Replies: 500
Views: 188,905
Posted By
MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie
I just realized I never posted here.
I chose...I just realized I never posted here. I chose MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie beccause I figured most people would choose Middle-earth names. That's just fine, but it can be repetative and stale. If you... |
|
Forum: The Barrow-Downs
06-14-2003, 03:11 AM
|
|
Replies: 24
Views: 7,563
Posted By
MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie
I always use the beer mug icon. The sword icon...I always use the beer mug icon. The sword icon represents a simple forgetfullness of myself. Sometimes, if I forget, I'll even edit the post just to get the beer icon. I choose it because, yes, I... |
|
Forum: The Barrow-Downs
06-13-2003, 03:58 PM
|
|
Replies: 54
Views: 14,511
Posted By
MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie
Oh, not at all Bęthberry. I do understand that...Oh, not at all Bęthberry. I do understand that the main focus of Barrow-downs forum is Tolkien and Middle-earth. I don't mean that they should just talk about their interests. I mean when they... |
|
Forum: The Barrow-Downs
06-13-2003, 03:20 AM
|
|
Replies: 54
Views: 14,511
Posted By
MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie
The problem is that the newcomers are somewhat...The problem is that the newcomers are somewhat scared and intimidated. The water analogy is perfect for this. They're scared to go in the water for the first time. If you do it the gradual way, it is... |
|
Forum: The Movies
06-12-2003, 10:39 PM
|
|
Replies: 15
Views: 4,975
Posted By
MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie
I say 2 also. I would like to say one, but after...I say 2 also. I would like to say one, but after further consideration I was going to give it a three. I chose three because there are somethings I don't think was accurate. One is Moria, with the... |
| Showing results 26 to 50 of 500 |
|
|
