The Collection Grows - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Morai · 05-16-2004, 01:42 PM

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Not that I'd ever care to have a Ring, but this sounds kind of interesting. You mean it had Li'l Mr. Wood's name on it?---and he threw it? Like into the crowd or something?

He was "Bacchus" (spelling?), kind of a grand marshal in one of the big Mardi Gras parades down in Louisiana. Traditionally they throw large beaded necklaces, but I guess he had some of those cool rings too.

Personally I envy anyone who has one of those rings. I would trade my bookmark "One ring"s for "Elijah Rings" any day.

Samwise · 05-16-2004, 02:31 PM

Oh, okay...I think I'm farmiliar with the necklaces you're talking about.

I have plenty of rings, and it certainly would be cool to have one that had been tossed by Li'l Mr. Wood. Myself I don't care to have a One Ring/Replica of it, is what I meant. Carrying around or wearing symbols of ultimate evil just ain't my thing.

Gorwingel · 05-17-2004, 07:12 PM

Well the ring didn't have any of the ring script on it, and it wasn't attached to a necklace, but it was still awfully awsome. I decided to skip on it though because of the price (I still think it was quite a steep price, but it is a very unique piece).

The Con was very cool though, and if anyone is interested one of the guests of honor was the jewlery designer from the film, Jasmine Watson. I got to talk to her a little bit, and she was very nice. I mainly asked her questions about Eowyn's belt (there was two of them if anyone wants to know, one made of silver, and another made of bronze), and in addition (since this is a collecting topic) she had her own collection of jewlery, which included a beautiful leaf done in the style of the brooch of Lorien (but, alas I didn't purchase it, but she does sell it on her website).

I had a really great time. I know I am probably going to regret not getting the Mardi Gras ring (because I really wanted to go, but because of school that was impossible), but oh well

Samwise · 05-19-2004, 09:35 AM

Sounds like the ring was cool--and your meeting.

Never met with an actual LOTR person before, just a pair of Hobbit feet....

Too bad about prices....I'm just getting back into "collection" mode after some steep dentist bills....gotta start small yet.

LOTR Stuff

Alatáriël Lossëhelin · 05-19-2004, 10:48 PM

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I'll be looking for a Sam one, just 'cause Sam's my guy, and after that a Frodo....'cause you can't have Frodo without Sam or Sam without Frodo, them bein' two halves of one heart an' all......

Stacey: so true...so true!!

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It is so cool! Instead of having the ring script, it has his name, the year, and the name of the parade. Now this item may not be impressive to local Louisiana residents, but I am a person from Washington state, so this was pretty impressive. It was donated to the auction by someone who actually attended the parade, and it even comes with pictures.

Gorwingel: Wow, thanks for reminding me! I knew there was something from my collection that I hadn't listed, but I couldn't remember what it was. I found my ring on eBay, but without any pictures. Although New Orleans isn't tooooo terribly far away from me, I wasn't able to make it for Elijah's parade. I've never had any interest in attending Mardi Gras, but I would have made an exception this time if I could have...

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Personally I envy anyone who has one of those rings. I would trade my bookmark "One ring"s for "Elijah Rings" any day.

Morai: It really is cool looking...and quite large. I would guess about a size 12 or 13, which is too big for me to wear. I bought it JUST because it said 'Elijah Wood' on it.

**Hi, my name is Alatáriël, and I'm an Elijah Wood addict.**

Samwise · 05-20-2004, 04:29 PM

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Stacey: so true...so true!!

Well, it IS your sayin', Miss Lynn....

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Wow, thanks for reminding me! I knew there was something from my collection that I hadn't listed, but I couldn't remember what it was. I found my ring on eBay

You DID find one on ebay....? Very cool, Miss Lynn, thank you for saying so--I wondered.

Gorwingel · 05-20-2004, 05:05 PM

Now I am most definitely jealous!

How much did you pay for it?

and if you ever find another could you please alert me

I would just like another chance to get it at a cheaper price

Well just to add... I did just look on Ebay and I found a few more, most being at about 10 dollars.

I just don't know, I have never bidded on Ebay so I am a little nervious about trying it out. I do know that if I did I would most likely get addicted

05-16-2004, 02:31 PM	#2
Samwise Faithful Spirit Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: #3 Bagshot Row, Petaluma, Ca Posts: 2,299	Mardi Gras.... Oh, okay...I think I'm farmiliar with the necklaces you're talking about. I have plenty of rings, and it certainly would be cool to have one that had been tossed by Li'l Mr. Wood. Myself I don't care to have a One Ring/Replica of it, is what I meant. Carrying around or wearing symbols of ultimate evil just ain't my thing. __________________ Giving thanks unto the Father...In whom we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins.~Colossians1:12a,14 * * * * * * * I am Samwise son of Hamfast, if by hoe or trowel I can get these weeds out of your garden, I will.You have my shears!;)

05-17-2004, 07:12 PM	#3
Gorwingel Beholder of the Mists Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Somewhere in the Northwest... for now Posts: 1,419	Well the ring didn't have any of the ring script on it, and it wasn't attached to a necklace, but it was still awfully awsome. I decided to skip on it though because of the price (I still think it was quite a steep price, but it is a very unique piece). The Con was very cool though, and if anyone is interested one of the guests of honor was the jewlery designer from the film, Jasmine Watson. I got to talk to her a little bit, and she was very nice. I mainly asked her questions about Eowyn's belt (there was two of them if anyone wants to know, one made of silver, and another made of bronze), and in addition (since this is a collecting topic) she had her own collection of jewlery, which included a beautiful leaf done in the style of the brooch of Lorien (but, alas I didn't purchase it, but she does sell it on her website). I had a really great time. I know I am probably going to regret not getting the Mardi Gras ring (because I really wanted to go, but because of school that was impossible), but oh well __________________ Wanted - Wonderfully witty quote that consists of pure brilliance

05-19-2004, 09:35 AM	#4
Samwise Faithful Spirit Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: #3 Bagshot Row, Petaluma, Ca Posts: 2,299	Sounds like the ring was cool--and your meeting. Never met with an actual LOTR person before, just a pair of Hobbit feet.... Too bad about prices....I'm just getting back into "collection" mode after some steep dentist bills....gotta start small yet. LOTR Stuff __________________ Giving thanks unto the Father...In whom we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins.~Colossians1:12a,14 * * * * * * * I am Samwise son of Hamfast, if by hoe or trowel I can get these weeds out of your garden, I will.You have my shears!;)

05-20-2004, 05:05 PM	#7
Gorwingel Beholder of the Mists Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Somewhere in the Northwest... for now Posts: 1,419	Now I am most definitely jealous! How much did you pay for it? and if you ever find another could you please alert me I would just like another chance to get it at a cheaper price Well just to add... I did just look on Ebay and I found a few more, most being at about 10 dollars. I just don't know, I have never bidded on Ebay so I am a little nervious about trying it out. I do know that if I did I would most likely get addicted __________________ Wanted - Wonderfully witty quote that consists of pure brilliance Last edited by Gorwingel; 05-20-2004 at 05:12 PM.

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