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

Encaitare · 08-24-2004, 06:31 PM

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Usually I have a paperback book or two somewhere in my trenchcoat, but as it's summer I can't wear it.

No fair! *My* trenchcoat doesn't have handy book-sized pockets!

Osse · 08-27-2004, 03:12 AM

my books have been mysteriously swallowed up by a tenticled beast. "It was suprising that of all the trilogy, it was the Fellowship of the Ring, that the beast went for first..." - Or something close, i don't have my books here, or i'd look up the exact quote.

Estelyn Telcontar · 08-27-2004, 04:25 AM

Since my computer and my Tolkien bookshelf are right next to each other, I *never* post without my books! I have all of the major and minor works, plus reference material, biography, etc. at arm's length, and the ones that are currently being used are stacked on the table around my keyboard with lots of paper slips bookmarking the quiz/quotes passages or chapters being discussed.

Lhunardawen · 08-27-2004, 05:43 AM

The books are with Nilpaurion Felagund.

*groan* I have to get my own copy...

mark12_30 · 08-27-2004, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Estelyn Telcontar

Since my computer and my Tolkien bookshelf are right next to each other, I *never* post without my books! I have all of the major and minor works, plus reference material, biography, etc. at arm's length, and the ones that are currently being used are stacked on the table around my keyboard with lots of paper slips bookmarking the quiz/quotes passages or chapters being discussed.

Once again, Esty puts us all to shame. *hangs head*

Estelyn Telcontar · 08-27-2004, 11:45 AM

Well, if I can't brag about all the books and use them frequently, what's the use of spending so much money on them?!

mark12_30 · 08-27-2004, 12:04 PM

Is THAT why my shelves are bending under the weight?

Child of the 7th Age · 08-27-2004, 12:14 PM

Esty,

You're really organized. My house looks like Bag-end at the beginning of the movie with books and papers scattered all around!

The crazy thing is this. I have multiple copies of most of Tolkien's works as well as various critical studies but many of them are kept in my bedroom or living room on bookshelves. There's just not enough space in the room where the computer is.

I quite frequently post very late at night when everyone else in the house is snoring away. I do keep a one-volume LotR near my computer, but lots of times I need other things. The problem is if I creep to where the books are, the dog in my son's room starts barking (a giant standard poodle that looks like a mop) and everyone wakes up! My husband has to get up at 5:00 am and he somehow does not appreciate being woken at 1 am.

So, in the interests of family peace, I sometimes post without my books.

Cami

P.S. These various "excuses" for posting without the books are really quite creative. In their diversity and cleverness, they remind me of the tales I used to tell my teacher when I didn't have my assignments.

Lalwendë · 08-27-2004, 01:02 PM

mark12_30, let me shake your hand. That's the finest collection I've ever seen and I'm beyond jealous. I'd presume you've been hunting editions down in second-hand shops as that must have cost you many £££s! I'm now going to look for old editions a little more often I think - I did get an illustrated Hobbit for 50p the other day though.

Mithalwen · 08-27-2004, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Encaitare

No fair! *My* trenchcoat doesn't have handy book-sized pockets!

Well let that be a lesson to you.... always take your books when selecting your wardrobe.....

08-27-2004, 03:12 AM	#2
Osse Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Encircling Sea, deciding which ship to ruin next...could be yours. Posts: 274	my books have been mysteriously swallowed up by a tenticled beast. "It was suprising that of all the trilogy, it was the Fellowship of the Ring, that the beast went for first..." - Or something close, i don't have my books here, or i'd look up the exact quote. __________________ 'A thinking tyrant, it seemed to Vetinari, had a much harder job than a ruler raised to power by some idiot system like democracy. At least HE could tell the people he was THEIR fault.'

08-27-2004, 04:25 AM	#3
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	Since my computer and my Tolkien bookshelf are right next to each other, I never post without my books! I have all of the major and minor works, plus reference material, biography, etc. at arm's length, and the ones that are currently being used are stacked on the table around my keyboard with lots of paper slips bookmarking the quiz/quotes passages or chapters being discussed. __________________ '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...'

08-27-2004, 11:45 AM	#6
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	Well, if I can't brag about all the books and use them frequently, what's the use of spending so much money on them?! __________________ '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...'

08-27-2004, 12:04 PM	#7
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	Is THAT why my shelves are bending under the weight? __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.

08-27-2004, 12:14 PM	#8
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	Esty, You're really organized. My house looks like Bag-end at the beginning of the movie with books and papers scattered all around! The crazy thing is this. I have multiple copies of most of Tolkien's works as well as various critical studies but many of them are kept in my bedroom or living room on bookshelves. There's just not enough space in the room where the computer is. I quite frequently post very late at night when everyone else in the house is snoring away. I do keep a one-volume LotR near my computer, but lots of times I need other things. The problem is if I creep to where the books are, the dog in my son's room starts barking (a giant standard poodle that looks like a mop) and everyone wakes up! My husband has to get up at 5:00 am and he somehow does not appreciate being woken at 1 am. So, in the interests of family peace, I sometimes post without my books. Cami P.S. These various "excuses" for posting without the books are really quite creative. In their diversity and cleverness, they remind me of the tales I used to tell my teacher when I didn't have my assignments. __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote. Last edited by Child of the 7th Age; 08-27-2004 at 12:39 PM.

08-27-2004, 05:43 AM	#4
Lhunardawen Hauntress of the Havens Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: IN it, but not OF it Posts: 2,538	The books are with Nilpaurion Felagund. groan I have to get my own copy...

08-27-2004, 01:02 PM	#9
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	mark12_30, let me shake your hand. That's the finest collection I've ever seen and I'm beyond jealous. I'd presume you've been hunting editions down in second-hand shops as that must have cost you many £££s! I'm now going to look for old editions a little more often I think - I did get an illustrated Hobbit for 50p the other day though.