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Forum: Chapter-by-Chapter 11-21-2009, 03:40 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 70,879
Posted By Estelyn Telcontar
Please do contribute, Mugwump - that's the reason...

Please do contribute, Mugwump - that's the reason we keep these threads open! And you never know, you might inspire other members to join you in re-reading...

Welcome to the Downs, and have a good...
Forum: Chapter-by-Chapter 05-30-2007, 02:12 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 70,879
Posted By Estelyn Telcontar
Don't blame yourself for the slow discussion,...

Don't blame yourself for the slow discussion, Aiwendil - I found out in the LotR and Hobbit discussions that the interest is always greatest at the beginning, then slows down radically. Thanks for...
Forum: Chapter-by-Chapter 07-20-2006, 02:08 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 70,879
Posted By Estelyn Telcontar
Aiwendil is the "designated driver mod" for the...

Aiwendil is the "designated driver mod" for the Sil discussions. I don't know just when he intends to begin them.
Forum: Chapter-by-Chapter 05-27-2006, 02:56 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 70,879
Posted By Estelyn Telcontar
This week's discussion concludes The Hobbit. ...

This week's discussion concludes The Hobbit. Thanks to those of you who participated! The threads remain open for all who want to join in later.

Is there still enough interest in these...
Forum: Chapter-by-Chapter 04-24-2006, 04:54 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 70,879
Posted By Estelyn Telcontar
The Chapter 14 thread is open for discussion,...

The Chapter 14 thread is open for discussion, just in case it has escaped your notice! ;) This is a pivotal chapter and introduces an important new character, so please do join in. I look forward...
Forum: Chapter-by-Chapter 04-13-2006, 06:01 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 70,879
Posted By Estelyn Telcontar
The CbC Hobbit discussions, which are moving very...

The CbC Hobbit discussions, which are moving very slowly right now anyway, will have a break for the Easter weekend. The next chapter thread will be posted sometime next week. For those who have...
Forum: Chapter-by-Chapter 03-13-2006, 01:49 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 70,879
Posted By Estelyn Telcontar
I have found an online source which shows...

I have found an online source which shows Tolkien's own drawings for The Hobbit, for those of you who do not have them for reference:

Tolkien Hobbit pictures...
Forum: Chapter-by-Chapter 03-12-2006, 10:46 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 70,879
Posted By Estelyn Telcontar
Silmaril Delay

I'm sorry for those few who are anxiously awaiting the begin of the next chapter discussion of The Hobbit, but a painful finger injury (small but severe burn) is keeping me from typing more than the...
Forum: Chapter-by-Chapter 01-19-2006, 07:22 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 70,879
Posted By Estelyn Telcontar
I think there are enough members interested to...

I think there are enough members interested to make the Sil a worthwhile CbC discussion. Whether or not I will be the one opening the introductory threads I don't yet know. The Hobbit discussions...
Forum: Chapter-by-Chapter 01-11-2006, 07:12 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 70,879
Posted By Estelyn Telcontar
Thanks for the roses! (I hope you came to praise...

Thanks for the roses! (I hope you came to praise me, not to bury me! ;) ) And thanks to all those who enjoyed the introductions so much that they bestowed reputation points upon my posts. I...
Forum: Chapter-by-Chapter 12-31-2005, 04:25 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 70,879
Posted By Estelyn Telcontar
The final LotR thread is up and we have managed...

The final LotR thread is up and we have managed to finish this project before 2005 ends! I hope there will be some posting on the Appendix F thread.

Congratulations to us all on an interesting...
Forum: Chapter-by-Chapter 12-08-2005, 05:28 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 70,879
Posted By Estelyn Telcontar
I'm putting up separate threads for "The House of...

I'm putting up separate threads for "The House of Eorl" and "Durin's Folk" - that will keep the discussion more focused and less confusing. The rest of the Appendices threads will be going up rather...
Forum: Chapter-by-Chapter 12-04-2005, 04:45 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 70,879
Posted By Estelyn Telcontar
I'm going at the pace of two threads a week for...

I'm going at the pace of two threads a week for the Appendices - that's fast enough. I hope that this week's section, "The Tale of Aragorn and Arwen", will have lots of contributions!

This is...
Forum: Chapter-by-Chapter 11-30-2005, 03:01 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 70,879
Posted By Estelyn Telcontar
Since there's not much discussion on the first...

Since there's not much discussion on the first Appendix thread, I've posted the second one halfway through the week. This one has more "meat" in it, so I hope for a good discussion! Unless...
Forum: Chapter-by-Chapter 11-20-2005, 11:07 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 70,879
Posted By Estelyn Telcontar
I will post threads for each of those appendices...

I will post threads for each of those appendices and see if anyone has something to say. I do want to give everyone the opportunity to contribute if they want to; however, I will definitely not hold...
Forum: Chapter-by-Chapter 11-20-2005, 10:46 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 70,879
Posted By Estelyn Telcontar
The last chapter discussion has begun, and it's...

The last chapter discussion has begun, and it's time to plan the discussion of the Appendices. In post # 94 davem made some good suggestions on dividing up the sections of Appendix A; I plan to make...
Forum: Chapter-by-Chapter 11-13-2005, 04:25 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 70,879
Posted By Estelyn Telcontar
Announcement

The new thread will be up and ready for posting on Monday. (A weekend trip caused a delay in my usual schedule.)
Forum: Chapter-by-Chapter 09-26-2005, 03:11 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 70,879
Posted By Estelyn Telcontar
As far as I'm concerned, this is a one time...

As far as I'm concerned, this is a one time event. After all, the threads remain open for those who wish to post on past discussions. And since people are anticipating CbC discussions of The Hobbit...
Forum: Chapter-by-Chapter 09-18-2005, 11:10 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 70,879
Posted By Estelyn Telcontar
I am delaying the start of the next chapter...

I am delaying the start of the next chapter discussion to give those who want to catch up on the last couple of chapters in Book 5 a chance to post there. We will begin the discussions on Book 6 on...
Forum: Chapter-by-Chapter 09-14-2005, 02:03 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 70,879
Posted By Estelyn Telcontar
This week's thread finishes Book 5 - and so far,...

This week's thread finishes Book 5 - and so far, it's slow going. Perhaps a week's break would be good before starting Book 6...
Forum: Chapter-by-Chapter 09-06-2005, 12:38 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 70,879
Posted By Estelyn Telcontar
I would hesitate to change and slow down to every...

I would hesitate to change and slow down to every two weeks again - during the summer months, experience showed that there wasn't much more posting on a slower schedule. However, I do realize that...
Forum: Chapter-by-Chapter 09-05-2005, 11:05 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 70,879
Posted By Estelyn Telcontar
That's what I've planned next. Those discussions...

That's what I've planned next. Those discussions should begin in January.
Forum: Chapter-by-Chapter 08-29-2005, 10:03 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 70,879
Posted By Estelyn Telcontar
Summer break is over, and we're now back to...

Summer break is over, and we're now back to weekly discussion threads. You're welcome to jump in with "The Houses of Healing" if you like, or to catch up with previous chapter discussions.
Forum: Chapter-by-Chapter 07-08-2005, 03:21 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 70,879
Posted By Estelyn Telcontar
Silmaril Planned CbC schedule

Happy to oblige! I would have no problem getting weekly discussions started during these summer weeks, but as a majority of those interested asked for a slowdown over the summer, I will stay with...
Forum: Chapter-by-Chapter 06-23-2005, 10:41 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 70,879
Posted By Estelyn Telcontar
The new thread for the next chapter discussion,...

The new thread for the next chapter discussion, normally scheduled to begin this coming Monday, will be opened several days later. I'm away from home, with only the sketchiest of internet access...
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