Tolkien reading in Karlsruhe on the 25th

[Galadriel55]

Originally Posted by Bêthberry

And just why will you not be there, young lady?

Seriously:

a) It's too far from my house for me to get there by myself (ie walkin/biking, and if I take a bus I'd have to switch busses two times - I think - in order to get there. Plus, going by bus will take too long, I'd have to leave like 2h early)

b) If I ask my parents to drive me there (I'm too young to drive), they'd think I'm totally nuts - well, they kind of do already because of my obsession with Tolkien. If I ask if I could go there, they'd probably burn all my Tolkien books.

c) Even if I don't tell them that it's a Tolkien gathering, it's still a pretty long way, so they'd want a good reason for it. It would be kind of hard to think of a good story.

d) If someone gives me a ride, my parents (being parents) will still want to know how and with whom I'm spending the day.

e) I still didn't tell them that I have been actively participating here on the Downs (for the same reason as in b) *Me bad girl!*

f) Even if they knew and approved (which is unlikely) they wouldn't let me spend a day with complete strangers.




I hope that's enough reasons for you! It's not just me being lazy!