Did They Actually Make It?

[Arathiriel]

Well, its my own personal opinion that the Valar made an exception in the case of the Ringbearers like they did for Tuor. I belive that Frodo at least, if not Bilbo as well, did as great of deeds as Tuor. As for Gimli and Legolas, I don't remember if it say they come to the Undying Lands at all, but I know they take a voyage and don't come back. If they did come to the Undying Lands, Legolas would be cool, but Gimli was a Dwarf and I don't know if they'd let him in just because of their great friendship. But as earlier stated, Christopher should tell all, and that is just my opinion.

I see what you're saying but remember this quote from Appendix A of The Return of the King in regards to Legolas and Gimli:

We have heard tell that Legolas took Gimli Gloin's son with him because of their great friendship, greater than any that has ever been between Elf and Dwarf. If this is true, then it is strange indeed: that a Dwarf should be willing to leave Middle-earth for any love, or that the Eldar should receive him, or that the Lords of the West should permit it. But it is said that Gimli went also out of desire to see again the beauty of Galadriel; and it may be that she, being mighty among the Eldar, obtained this grace for him. More cannot be said of this matter.

The Return of the King
Pg. 1055
Appendix A

I think it's very possible that Gimli lived out his days in the Blessed Realm and I also believed that he ejoyed his friendship with Legolas until he end of days came.

I, however, do not believe that neither Gimli, Bilbo, Frodo, or Sam became as immortal as the Elves they lived among for that was not a part of Eru's plan for them...

[ October 30, 2002: Message edited by: Arathiriel ]