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Birdland · 06-27-2002, 08:04 PM

Funny, but I once looked at the prospect of reading The Silm with the same anticipation that people have towards the "Begats" in the Bible.

But after spending some time at the Downs, and reading the miscellaneous posts about various Silm legends, I almost feel like I'm ready to tackle the thing again.

The first time I tried to read it was back in the 70's, when I was still on a LOTR high, and wanted my next Tolkien fix. When I got "The Silm" for Christmas, and tried to read it, I was almost in tears! (OK, I was in tears.)

I think I've moved beyond that now. Bring it on.

06-27-2002, 08:04 PM	#27
Birdland Ghastly Neekerbreeker Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the banks of the mighty Scioto Posts: 1,751	Funny, but I once looked at the prospect of reading The Silm with the same anticipation that people have towards the "Begats" in the Bible. But after spending some time at the Downs, and reading the miscellaneous posts about various Silm legends, I almost feel like I'm ready to tackle the thing again. The first time I tried to read it was back in the 70's, when I was still on a LOTR high, and wanted my next Tolkien fix. When I got "The Silm" for Christmas, and tried to read it, I was almost in tears! (OK, I was in tears.) I think I've moved beyond that now. Bring it on.