"I don't have my books with me..." - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Annalaliath · 12-15-2008, 08:22 AM

*is posting before heading to a final* Dude! I just remembered where some of mine are, I think my buddy in the army has them and he's in Iraq! >.> *wanders off to "acquire" a copy from grandmother*

Beregond · 12-15-2008, 08:57 AM

All my Tolkien books are on the shelf directly above my computer, within easy reach, save for my original and favourite and failing John Howe covered copies of LotR which live in a glassed bookcase downstairs, a haven for special tomes. The hardcover illustrated LotR and Sil are on another shelf in my room.

I feel organized.

Annalaliath · 12-15-2008, 11:19 AM

see I wish I had some nice ones. But I will have to live with my old beat up 60's ones that are missing covers and stuff.

Lalwendë · 12-15-2008, 04:55 PM

Where's the most bizarre places us Downers have copies of Tolkien's books stashed?

I used to have them on my desk at work (I liked to call it: Placing Hobbits At The Heart Of Government), and now I keep copies on a shelf outside the bathroom door for taking in there to read (come on, who doesn't confess to going in there for a quiet five minutes' reading?).

I seem to remember from an ancient thread that the most weird places Tolkien books had been read were all offered by narfforc who took them out on ops with him

Annalaliath · 12-15-2008, 05:08 PM

LOL

My grandmother and I have stacks of books in the bathroom. And I have a ton of them sitting on my sewing table and under my computer desk, and in my closet and in the bookshelves and in the garage and in my car. I have found LOTR books in my bookbags and in boxes full of art supplies.

Annalaliath · 01-29-2014, 03:38 AM

Seems pertinent again, as I have moved since my last post.

Most of my books had been co-opted by my grandmother and family member. A buddy of mine at university ave me a boxed set of the LOTR from 1965. This set is on my new Tolkien/fantasy shelf along with my remaining copies of The Professor's work, as I am missing some. My cousin got me new copy of the Hobbit, as mine has walked off with an uncle who will remain nameless.

I have recently acquired the kindle versions of The Silmarillion, The Children of Huron, the Lost Tales, and the Unfinished Tales Volume 1. Christmas money well spent. They are always a few swipes away.

So, after digging this fun old thread up, where are yours?

12-15-2008, 08:22 AM	#1
Annalaliath Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 380	is posting before heading to a final Dude! I just remembered where some of mine are, I think my buddy in the army has them and he's in Iraq! >.> wanders off to "acquire" a copy from grandmother __________________ Bloody Stumps!!!

12-15-2008, 08:57 AM	#2
Beregond Playful Ghoul Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,251	All my Tolkien books are on the shelf directly above my computer, within easy reach, save for my original and favourite and failing John Howe covered copies of LotR which live in a glassed bookcase downstairs, a haven for special tomes. The hardcover illustrated LotR and Sil are on another shelf in my room. I feel organized. __________________ "Hope and memory shall live still in some hidden valley where the grass is green."

12-15-2008, 11:19 AM	#3
Annalaliath Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 380	see I wish I had some nice ones. But I will have to live with my old beat up 60's ones that are missing covers and stuff. __________________ Bloody Stumps!!!

12-15-2008, 04:55 PM	#4
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	Where's the most bizarre places us Downers have copies of Tolkien's books stashed? I used to have them on my desk at work (I liked to call it: Placing Hobbits At The Heart Of Government), and now I keep copies on a shelf outside the bathroom door for taking in there to read (come on, who doesn't confess to going in there for a quiet five minutes' reading?). I seem to remember from an ancient thread that the most weird places Tolkien books had been read were all offered by narfforc who took them out on ops with him __________________ Gordon's alive!

12-15-2008, 05:08 PM	#5
Annalaliath Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 380	LOL My grandmother and I have stacks of books in the bathroom. And I have a ton of them sitting on my sewing table and under my computer desk, and in my closet and in the bookshelves and in the garage and in my car. I have found LOTR books in my bookbags and in boxes full of art supplies. __________________ Bloody Stumps!!!

01-29-2014, 03:38 AM	#6
Annalaliath Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 380	Seems pertinent again, as I have moved since my last post. Most of my books had been co-opted by my grandmother and family member. A buddy of mine at university ave me a boxed set of the LOTR from 1965. This set is on my new Tolkien/fantasy shelf along with my remaining copies of The Professor's work, as I am missing some. My cousin got me new copy of the Hobbit, as mine has walked off with an uncle who will remain nameless. I have recently acquired the kindle versions of The Silmarillion, The Children of Huron, the Lost Tales, and the Unfinished Tales Volume 1. Christmas money well spent. They are always a few swipes away. So, after digging this fun old thread up, where are yours? __________________ Bloody Stumps!!!

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