Written in golden ink, but who read it? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Gandalf_theGrey · 06-20-2002, 08:06 PM

Estelyn Telcontar: and
Aldagrim Proudfoot:

Am glad you both like the link. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

sharon, the 7th age hobbit:

Yes, you're quite right about the information at that Shire website being unofficial and not strict canon. In fact, you might almost consider it a loose cannon. * horribly bad pun, I know, worse for being anachronistic! *

That said, we share the same sentiments that the website's a lot of fun. And I completely agree with your outlook regarding Shire literacy as surmised from the existence of messengers in Bilbo Baggins's wonderful book, There and Back Again. Finally, that Shire map of yours must be a work of art. If I weren't such a wanderer and had a reliable wall to call my own, I'd happily display such a map myself. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

At your Service,

Gandalf the Grey

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06-20-2002, 08:06 PM	#9
Gandalf_theGrey Visionary Spirit Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 633	Estelyn Telcontar: and Aldagrim Proudfoot: Am glad you both like the link. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] sharon, the 7th age hobbit: Yes, you're quite right about the information at that Shire website being unofficial and not strict canon. In fact, you might almost consider it a loose cannon. * horribly bad pun, I know, worse for being anachronistic! * That said, we share the same sentiments that the website's a lot of fun. And I completely agree with your outlook regarding Shire literacy as surmised from the existence of messengers in Bilbo Baggins's wonderful book, There and Back Again. Finally, that Shire map of yours must be a work of art. If I weren't such a wanderer and had a reliable wall to call my own, I'd happily display such a map myself. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] At your Service, Gandalf the Grey