The Tolkien Coming of Age Club 2 - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

mark12_30 · 11-19-2006, 06:23 AM

Relevant? Who said anything about Relevant? As long as it's TOlkienish, of course.

Went to Stop & Shop a couple of days ago and got some amused looks, because my 7-year old was wearing his elvish tunic and cloak (tunic home-made, cloak by Raefindel.) He has almost-white hair. Dunno if there are any elves that classified as towheads, but folks notice anyway.

Alphaelin · 01-30-2007, 01:44 AM

Hello Old Downers!

Like Samwise, it occurred to me that I've been away for quite a long while -- far too long! This is always the first thread I check on the Downs, just to see who's about. I do believe I'll settle into a comfy chair and see if I can't rustle up some proper 1420 to drink while I look around.

Welcome to the thread, Rikae! Glad you found it.

Hmmm, what are the young folks in Chapter-by-Chapter up to these days?......

Estelyn Telcontar · 01-30-2007, 08:50 AM

Nice to have you looking in, Alph! Yes, those young folks are plowing their way through the Silmarillion now; it's strenuous just to read, and would be much more so to take an active part!

Alphaelin · 02-01-2007, 01:42 AM

Thanks for the welcome back, Esty !

I saw the 'Silm' threads in Chapter-by-Chapter and look forward to reading them. I found this book a hard read also, probably because it was put together by Christopher Tolkien after his father's death. Parts of The Silmarillion seem remote to me, not chronologically, but as in being harder to relate to. Had Tolkien ever been able to complete stories in his lifetime, I think I would find the book more engrossing. As important as the stories (or story?) of the Legendarium are, Tolkien, when he knew he was writing for publication at least, gave his readers well-developed characters to carry the story along and lots of detail to fire the imagination.

I seem to have gone off on a tangent there more suited to the Books -- whoops!

<Pours another ale and wanders off to the Books, with perhaps a side trip to Mirth>

Child of the 7th Age · 03-18-2007, 03:20 AM

Another hobbit domicile....

I rather like this one.

Estelyn Telcontar · 03-18-2007, 08:09 AM

That is gorgeous, Sharon! Thanks for sharing. I'd actually love to live in a cottage like that - and since this clubhouse is wholly imaginary, can't we just imagine that this is what it looks like?!

*pulls her rocking chair closer to the lovely fireplace*

Bêthberry · 03-18-2007, 10:01 AM

It is a beautifully constructed work and what a lovely idea to imagine it home to our nook of the Barrow! I am quite happy to consider a chair in that back room, browsing through those manuscripts. Oh to find Tolkien's journal or personal diary!

I have to hope, though, that this cottage has an excellent security system, as its unique style must draw attention to itself (unless it be hidden in the middle of the owner's property) as does the magazine article. Taunton Press is well know for its quality magazines. I would hope that no light-fingered sorts peruse its pages.

11-19-2006, 06:23 AM	#1
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	Relevant? Who said anything about Relevant? As long as it's TOlkienish, of course. Went to Stop & Shop a couple of days ago and got some amused looks, because my 7-year old was wearing his elvish tunic and cloak (tunic home-made, cloak by Raefindel.) He has almost-white hair. Dunno if there are any elves that classified as towheads, but folks notice anyway. __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.

01-30-2007, 01:44 AM	#2
Alphaelin Wight Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tottering about in the Wild Posts: 130	Slipping in for an ale & a sit down Hello Old Downers! Like Samwise, it occurred to me that I've been away for quite a long while -- far too long! This is always the first thread I check on the Downs, just to see who's about. I do believe I'll settle into a comfy chair and see if I can't rustle up some proper 1420 to drink while I look around. Welcome to the thread, Rikae! Glad you found it. Hmmm, what are the young folks in Chapter-by-Chapter up to these days?...... __________________ Not all those who wander are lost . . . because some of us know how to read a map.

01-30-2007, 08:50 AM	#3
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	Nice to have you looking in, Alph! Yes, those young folks are plowing their way through the Silmarillion now; it's strenuous just to read, and would be much more so to take an active part! __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

02-01-2007, 01:42 AM	#4
Alphaelin Wight Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tottering about in the Wild Posts: 130	Thanks for the welcome back, Esty ! I saw the 'Silm' threads in Chapter-by-Chapter and look forward to reading them. I found this book a hard read also, probably because it was put together by Christopher Tolkien after his father's death. Parts of The Silmarillion seem remote to me, not chronologically, but as in being harder to relate to. Had Tolkien ever been able to complete stories in his lifetime, I think I would find the book more engrossing. As important as the stories (or story?) of the Legendarium are, Tolkien, when he knew he was writing for publication at least, gave his readers well-developed characters to carry the story along and lots of detail to fire the imagination. I seem to have gone off on a tangent there more suited to the Books -- whoops! <Pours another ale and wanders off to the Books, with perhaps a side trip to Mirth> __________________ Not all those who wander are lost . . . because some of us know how to read a map.

03-18-2007, 03:20 AM	#5
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	Another hobbit domicile.... I rather like this one. __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.

03-18-2007, 08:09 AM	#6
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	That is gorgeous, Sharon! Thanks for sharing. I'd actually love to live in a cottage like that - and since this clubhouse is wholly imaginary, can't we just imagine that this is what it looks like?! pulls her rocking chair closer to the lovely fireplace __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

03-18-2007, 10:01 AM	#7
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 6,003	roll out the barrow It is a beautifully constructed work and what a lovely idea to imagine it home to our nook of the Barrow! I am quite happy to consider a chair in that back room, browsing through those manuscripts. Oh to find Tolkien's journal or personal diary! I have to hope, though, that this cottage has an excellent security system, as its unique style must draw attention to itself (unless it be hidden in the middle of the owner's property) as does the magazine article. Taunton Press is well know for its quality magazines. I would hope that no light-fingered sorts peruse its pages. __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away.

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