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Diane C · 09-25-2008, 06:09 AM

Hello, I too am a newbie to the world of the dead, and not a very bright one either, as I would have picked a far more relevent handle than my own bloody real name of "Diane C" DOH, not a great start!

Anyway, I'm fan of Tolkien, or more specifically LOTR. Have been a fan for about 10 years and always make a point of re-reading his fabulous tome at least once every 18 months or so.

Yep, I'm a girly and model myself very much on Eowyn (not so much Arwen though. Far too wishy-washy for my tastes). Live in Birmingham, England but born in Bloemfontein, South Africa all those eons ago.

Let the journey begin......

Thinlómien · 09-25-2008, 08:45 AM

Welcome, Diane C. Hope you enjoy your stay.

And belated welcomes to Ashbranch, who already seems to have made himself home here.

Gwathagor · 09-25-2008, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Diane C

Yep, I'm a girly and model myself very much on Eowyn (not so much Arwen though. Far too wishy-washy for my tastes).

Arwen? Wishy-washy? Which book did you read?

Diane C · 09-25-2008, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Gwathagor

Arwen? Wishy-washy? Which book did you read?

Perhaps I was being a tad unfair on old Arwyn. I was too influenced in my decision by the film - never liked Liv in the role to be honest, far too wishy-washy

Groin Redbeard · 09-25-2008, 11:42 AM

Welcome Diane C!

I hope that your stay here in the land of the dead will be enjoyable. By the way, that's a lovely avvie that you got.

Gwathagor · 09-25-2008, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diane C

Perhaps I was being a tad unfair on old Arwyn. I was too influenced in my decision by the film - never liked Liv in the role to be honest, far too wishy-washy

Ah, yes...the film.

Welcome to the Downs.

Legate of Amon Lanc · 09-26-2008, 04:33 AM

Let me also join the welcome greetings, Diane C! Hope you will find this place welcoming and enjoy your stay around here. And, to note, I was intrigued by the fact that you were born in Bloemfontein - for a Tolkien fan, that's quite... well, a good background.

Eryn_Lasgalen · 09-27-2008, 04:32 PM

Hello everyone; I'm Eryn, newly entering the world of the 'Downs... to be honest, I've never been part of a forum before, so be easy on me please!

About four years ago I watched the Lord of the Rings for the first time and of course loved it, but as I was rather young (I'm only a freshman now!) it was only a passing interest. Then two months ago I saw it again and couldn't believe I'd dismissed it as simply a 'good movie'! I devoured all the ME (Middle-Earth) books I could find and scoured the internet for more information. Now my favorite pastimes are writing and reading fanfiction, learning more about ME and learning elvish (just Sindarin for now, I'll take a stab at Quenya and Tengwar once I'm a little more experienced)!

Wow, I didn't mean for this to be so long. I hope no one minds; I tend to go on and on about things!

~Eryn

Thinlómien · 09-27-2008, 04:35 PM

Ooh, awesome, one more of us numerous flood-posting barrow-downers, eh?

Welcome, Eryn, I hope you'll enjoy your death, so to speak.

09-25-2008, 06:09 AM	#1
Diane C Pile O'Bones Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The other side of the rainbow! Posts: 22	Hello, I too am a newbie to the world of the dead, and not a very bright one either, as I would have picked a far more relevent handle than my own bloody real name of "Diane C" DOH, not a great start! Anyway, I'm fan of Tolkien, or more specifically LOTR. Have been a fan for about 10 years and always make a point of re-reading his fabulous tome at least once every 18 months or so. Yep, I'm a girly and model myself very much on Eowyn (not so much Arwen though. Far too wishy-washy for my tastes). Live in Birmingham, England but born in Bloemfontein, South Africa all those eons ago. Let the journey begin...... __________________ *My Friends - You Bow To No One!"*

09-25-2008, 08:45 AM	#2
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Welcome, Diane C. Hope you enjoy your stay. And belated welcomes to Ashbranch, who already seems to have made himself home here. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

09-25-2008, 11:42 AM	#5
Groin Redbeard Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Facing the world's troubles with Christ's hope! Posts: 1,635	Welcome to the Downs Welcome Diane C! I hope that your stay here in the land of the dead will be enjoyable. By the way, that's a lovely avvie that you got. __________________ I heard the bells on Christmas Day. Their old, familiar carols play. And wild and sweet the words repeatof peace on earth, good-will to men! ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

09-26-2008, 04:33 AM	#7
Legate of Amon Lanc A Voice That Gainsayeth Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In that far land beyond the Sea Posts: 7,431	Let me also join the welcome greetings, Diane C! Hope you will find this place welcoming and enjoy your stay around here. And, to note, I was intrigued by the fact that you were born in Bloemfontein - for a Tolkien fan, that's quite... well, a good background. __________________ "Should the story say 'he ate bread,' the dramatic producer can only show 'a piece of bread' according to his taste or fancy, but the hearer of the story will think of bread in general and picture it in some form of his own." -On Fairy-Stories

09-27-2008, 04:32 PM	#8
Eryn_Lasgalen Newly Deceased Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4	Hello everyone; I'm Eryn, newly entering the world of the 'Downs... to be honest, I've never been part of a forum before, so be easy on me please! About four years ago I watched the Lord of the Rings for the first time and of course loved it, but as I was rather young (I'm only a freshman now!) it was only a passing interest. Then two months ago I saw it again and couldn't believe I'd dismissed it as simply a 'good movie'! I devoured all the ME (Middle-Earth) books I could find and scoured the internet for more information. Now my favorite pastimes are writing and reading fanfiction, learning more about ME and learning elvish (just Sindarin for now, I'll take a stab at Quenya and Tengwar once I'm a little more experienced)! Wow, I didn't mean for this to be so long. I hope no one minds; I tend to go on and on about things! ~Eryn __________________ Aragorn: Are you frightened? Frodo: Yes. Aragorn: Not nearly frightened enough. I know what hunts you.

09-27-2008, 04:35 PM	#9
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Ooh, awesome, one more of us numerous flood-posting barrow-downers, eh? Welcome, Eryn, I hope you'll enjoy your death, so to speak. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

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