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piosenniel · 05-25-2004, 06:19 PM

$40,000 for a dining table! This is good news!

It makes my recent bids and wins on eBay for Tolkien Calendars seem quite small and acceptable in comparison!

Over the past several months I've upped my number from four to twelve, I think. And am just now looking through the 1982 Calendar illustrated by Darrell Sweet I received in the mail today.

Lovely, bright pictures!

It always interesting to see how others view scenes from the books.

Samwise · 05-25-2004, 09:22 PM

Miss Pio! How be you?

Miss Rae, I can't see no bathtubs, Elvish or otherwise.

Is there another thing to click once you get to where your link goes?

Raefindel · 05-26-2004, 09:43 AM

I posted a Picture of it on the Decorating Room. It's Page 2 post 43.

I ordered it for the Master Bath in the home we're renovating.

Samwise · 05-26-2004, 10:02 PM

LOL, Miss Rae, I can't remember what's on the PREVIOUS page....give my little Hobbit brain a break!~ LOL~

However, after finally getting a look at it, I can definitely say that it is a bathtub fit for an Elf.

Samwise · 05-30-2004, 04:04 PM

Haven't recieved my "Li'l Mr. Wood at Mardi Gras" pics yet, but while I'm waiting, I'm doing this:
PLEASE CLICK ME

Morai · 05-30-2004, 04:48 PM

Ahem, I FINALLY added something to my collection:

1) LOTR ROTK on VHS. It's 3 hours and 20 min long! (Though I shouldn't be surprised, this is LOTR we're talking about.) Actually what really shocked me is that it was long enough for two tapes. The movie includes a "Lord of the Rings Super Trailer" at the end. (I haven't watched it yet, I'll report when I do.)
As always, it came with a coupon. The coupon reads "Get $5 back when you buy: "The Lord of the Rings Return of the King" on DVD or VHS AND Purchase the Special eddition on DVD or VHS.
Personally, I think this a rip off since it came with the video I bought. Really, who would buy two copies of the same edition? Unless of course, one was a gift. I think I'll pass.

Samwise · 05-30-2004, 06:17 PM

That dosen't make a bit of sense--unless, like you said, it was for a gift. Now if the cupon was for a different LOTR thing.....

Looking forward to your "report".

Alatáriël Lossëhelin · 06-08-2004, 09:12 PM

Wow, I didn't realize it had been so long since I had posted here.

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...and my clothes dryer went to that big laundromat in the sky a couple of weeks ago.

Unfortunately, my lawn mower and dishwasher have since followed the dryer. I certainly hope nothing else breaks down around my house for a while.

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My Arwen coronation banner has still not come...apparently there's a delay with the manufacturer.

And I still don't have the banner...grrrr!! It was finally shipped from the manufacturer to the seller here in the States this week. However, the seller has advised that the banners they received were defective, so they will have to be remade. Yet ANOTHER 6-8 weeks, dang it!!

But in between new appliances, I added a few things to my collection:

A really fabulous 12-inch Legolas. It was such a great likeness of Orlando that I had to have it, preciousss...yesss, I did.

Also got a few 6-inch figures:
Helm's Deep Legolas (with surf-shield)
Uruk-Hai with crossbow
Traveling Bilbo

Also some 3-inch figures:
Gondorian Soldiers (with King Elessar, Royal Guard & Bowman)
Marching to Mordor (with Frodo & Sam in orc armor & orc whipmaster)

Cool Frodo bookmark with him looking down at the Ring in his hand and the movie quote "even the smallest person can change the course of the future". It unfolds and shows pics with a short blurb of some of the different races/locations in Middle Earth (Gondor, Elves, Rohan, Dwarves, Ringwraiths, Orcs & Uruk-Hai).

Collector's edition of 'The Hobbit' illustrated by Alan Lee

And, last but not least, RotK on dvd.

Samwise · 06-09-2004, 05:22 PM

Very nice, Miss Lynn.

I recieved my 'Lijah pics the other day, both of them with a big smile on his Li'l face.

Also the ring, and copper-colored plastic coin with a not-so-bad likeness of the Li'l guy.

I am still trying to resist bidding TOO much on ebay, yet...as neither my checking/savings accounts are quite up to where they were, and I don't want to go spending money that's not there.

Plus, I need to invest in some more pages to hold the cards I'm getting in.

Speaking of Cards.....

Alatáriël Lossëhelin · 06-12-2004, 02:32 PM

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I recieved my 'Lijah pics the other day, both of them with a big smile on his Li'l face.

Also the ring, and copper-colored plastic coin with a not-so-bad likeness of the Li'l guy.

Samwise: I checked those out in your link...realllllly cool looking. I'm so envious!

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Plus, I need to invest in some more pages to hold the cards I'm getting in.

I found pages that fit into a 3-ring binder (no pun intended

) at my local ElfMart, next to the trading cards--only $4.99 and holds 270 cards (both front & back visible) or 540 (with only fronts visible).

Also at ElfMart...

Galadriel -- 6 inch
Faramir in Gondorian armor -- 6 inch
Merry in Rohirrim armor -- 4 1/2 inch

I bought 2 of both Galadriel & Faramir, so I could add them to my display. This was my second of Merry--he was already on display (I had to put him out--Pippin was lonely!!

).

I also found a boxed set of the Decipher trading cards (it came with 224 cards from Fellowship, Two Towers, Mines of Moria, Ents of Fangorn, & Battle of Helm's Deep); 2 sets of RotK cards; the binder pages to hold them all; and a poster with all the major characters & a small blurb about each.

Wooohooo!!!

Samwise · 06-12-2004, 03:35 PM

Glad you liked them, Miss Lynn.

By "ElfMart" in this case, you mean Walmart, don't you? Sadly, there isn't one of those within bike riding distance in my part of the Shire.

*Three Rings....* GROAN.....

05-25-2004, 06:19 PM	#1
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	$40,000 for a dining table! This is good news! It makes my recent bids and wins on eBay for Tolkien Calendars seem quite small and acceptable in comparison! Over the past several months I've upped my number from four to twelve, I think. And am just now looking through the 1982 Calendar illustrated by Darrell Sweet I received in the mail today. Lovely, bright pictures! It always interesting to see how others view scenes from the books. __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

05-25-2004, 09:22 PM	#2
Samwise Faithful Spirit Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: #3 Bagshot Row, Petaluma, Ca Posts: 2,299	Hullo! Miss Pio! How be you? Miss Rae, I can't see no bathtubs, Elvish or otherwise. Is there another thing to click once you get to where your link goes? __________________ 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!;)

05-26-2004, 09:43 AM	#3
Raefindel Sword of the Spirit Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,313	I posted a Picture of it on the Decorating Room. It's Page 2 post 43. I ordered it for the Master Bath in the home we're renovating. __________________ Blessed be the Lord my Strength, Who trained my hands for war and my fingers to fight. Psallm 144:1

05-26-2004, 10:02 PM	#4
Samwise Faithful Spirit Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: #3 Bagshot Row, Petaluma, Ca Posts: 2,299	Page 2, post 43....? LOL, Miss Rae, I can't remember what's on the PREVIOUS page....give my little Hobbit brain a break!~ LOL~ However, after finally getting a look at it, I can definitely say that it is a bathtub fit for an Elf. __________________ 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!;)

05-30-2004, 04:04 PM	#5
Samwise Faithful Spirit Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: #3 Bagshot Row, Petaluma, Ca Posts: 2,299	Wowsers..... Haven't recieved my "Li'l Mr. Wood at Mardi Gras" pics yet, but while I'm waiting, I'm doing this: PLEASE CLICK ME __________________ 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!;)

05-30-2004, 04:48 PM	#6
Morai Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2002 Location: Where young people go to retire Posts: 709	New stuff Ahem, I FINALLY added something to my collection: 1) LOTR ROTK on VHS. It's 3 hours and 20 min long! (Though I shouldn't be surprised, this is LOTR we're talking about.) Actually what really shocked me is that it was long enough for two tapes. The movie includes a "Lord of the Rings Super Trailer" at the end. (I haven't watched it yet, I'll report when I do.) As always, it came with a coupon. The coupon reads "Get $5 back when you buy: "The Lord of the Rings Return of the King" on DVD or VHS AND Purchase the Special eddition on DVD or VHS. Personally, I think this a rip off since it came with the video I bought. Really, who would buy two copies of the same edition? Unless of course, one was a gift. I think I'll pass. __________________ "So why the safe distance, this curious look? Why tear out single pages when you can throw away the book? Why pluck one string when you can strum the guitar? MeWithoutYou http://fortyfifthparadox.com

05-30-2004, 06:17 PM	#7
Samwise Faithful Spirit Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: #3 Bagshot Row, Petaluma, Ca Posts: 2,299	Rip-off That dosen't make a bit of sense--unless, like you said, it was for a gift. Now if the cupon was for a different LOTR thing..... Looking forward to your "report". __________________ 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!;)

06-09-2004, 05:22 PM	#9
Samwise Faithful Spirit Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: #3 Bagshot Row, Petaluma, Ca Posts: 2,299	Ah.... Very nice, Miss Lynn. I recieved my 'Lijah pics the other day, both of them with a big smile on his Li'l face. Also the ring, and copper-colored plastic coin with a not-so-bad likeness of the Li'l guy. I am still trying to resist bidding TOO much on ebay, yet...as neither my checking/savings accounts are quite up to where they were, and I don't want to go spending money that's not there. Plus, I need to invest in some more pages to hold the cards I'm getting in. Speaking of Cards..... __________________ 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!;)

06-12-2004, 03:35 PM	#11
Samwise Faithful Spirit Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: #3 Bagshot Row, Petaluma, Ca Posts: 2,299	Glad you liked them, Miss Lynn. By "ElfMart" in this case, you mean Walmart, don't you? Sadly, there isn't one of those within bike riding distance in my part of the Shire. Three Rings.... GROAN..... __________________ 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!;)