[Estelyn Telcontar]

I finally took the time to fill out the walking questionnaire:

1. Which of the four hobbits (Frodo, Sam, Merry, Pippin) do you identify with the most? Frodo
2. Why? His tendency to give up hope while carrying a burden and his wish to escape his earthly bonds to heal…
5. What's your favorite walking song? Hmm, I don’t sing much while walking, but whatever song is on my mind – probably not related to walking at all.
6. What's your favorite Middle-Earth walking song? The Road goes ever on and on…
7. Do you sing it to a tune? Which one/where did you get it? No tune as yet, though the movie tune might come to mind, since it’s the only one I know. (I’d like to get the Swann/Tolkien song cycle of that name to try out those melodies.)
8. What's your primary method of getting to Rivendell? walking
9. Secondary method of getting to Rivendell? biking
10. If you had a Shire-pony what would you name him or her? Falafel (name of Merisu’s horse from my RPG… [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] )
11. Besides the usual camping & travel stuff, what single special item is in your hobbit-knapsack and why? Notebook and pencil – I get my best ideas while walking and don’t want to forget them before I get home!
12. Are you travelling alone or with other Rivendell walkers, and do they have hobbit-alter-egos? I usually walk alone or with my dog, who is not hobbity at all.
13. Many of you have or will post quotes from the book about walking-- but for this quiz, pick one that stands out the most in your mind, and then tell us why you like it or what it means to you. Frodo says to Gildor and the Elves: “We seem to be going the same way as you are. I like walking under the stars. But I would welcome your company.” I also like walking under the stars…
14. In hobbit-society, have you come of age yet (33) or not? Yes; as a matter of fact, I'm hoping for a wizard and some dwarves to knock on my door any day now...
What you can/cannot tolerate/enjoy about the Shire that we're leaving behind:
15. Pipes: only for soap-bubbles!
16. Ale: I’d prefer a nice Dorwinion wine – or do they make champagne too?!
17. Gardens: Yes, the kind that give maximal enjoyment with minimal work…
18. Living below ground: only if there’s lots of light
19. Dancing the Springle-ring: yes!
20. Huge parties: Depends on my mood and the kind of people that would be there; I’d usually prefer a smaller, comfortable group.
21. What you like the least about The Shire? The restricted, rather small-minded view of life
22. Where you would want your summer cottage (or smial)? At the seaside
23. Where you would settle in for the winter? Minas Tirith, because of the nice big library!
24. What would your hobbitish profession be? Seamstress – I love handling and working with fabrics and am always interested in clothes and style.
25. Will you try walking barefoot at some point, and what is your plan for doing it safely? I absolutely love to walk barefoot in the sand at the seaside in the summertime, and I hope I get there this summer to be able to do it.

[ April 06, 2003: Message edited by: Estelyn Telcontar ]