The Lord of the Rings and the Fall-Winter Seasons - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Melilot Brandybuck · 10-17-2006, 05:29 AM

Matthew it is funny you bring up this topic as I was thinking something similar the other day.

What is it about the autumn? I live in a very rural area where the changing of the seasons play a significant part in my life, as I spend a good deal of time outdoors. There is something about a crisp autumn day with the leaves crunching underfoot and the smell of wood smoke in the air that is so evocative of.... what?

If I were a hobbit, about to embark upon a long journey, I would feel most like starting in the autumn. Of course that's not logical, because soon you would be encountering all the nasties of deep dark winter. But I want to be outside in the autumn. It's invigorating and exciting. My horses get a little silly in the autumn, our rides often start with a few snorts and bucks of pure exhilaration. So it seems they feel it too.

10-17-2006, 05:29 AM	#6
Melilot Brandybuck Animated Skeleton Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 35	Matthew it is funny you bring up this topic as I was thinking something similar the other day. What is it about the autumn? I live in a very rural area where the changing of the seasons play a significant part in my life, as I spend a good deal of time outdoors. There is something about a crisp autumn day with the leaves crunching underfoot and the smell of wood smoke in the air that is so evocative of.... what? If I were a hobbit, about to embark upon a long journey, I would feel most like starting in the autumn. Of course that's not logical, because soon you would be encountering all the nasties of deep dark winter. But I want to be outside in the autumn. It's invigorating and exciting. My horses get a little silly in the autumn, our rides often start with a few snorts and bucks of pure exhilaration. So it seems they feel it too. __________________ The original and best Mel B