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Thinlómien · 01-12-2009, 01:29 PM

Welcome Benjimir and welcome back rutslegolas!

And welcome Lariren and Mirandir! Although, I'm afraid Fea will soon beat my recruting score...

Terminus · 12-15-2008, 11:14 PM

Hey guys I am Termius. I believe I am the newest member of our forum and would like to start off with a question: Why doesn't the encyclopedia at barrowdowns work any more?

Estelyn Telcontar · 12-16-2008, 04:50 AM

Welcome, Terminus! I can't answer your question, but I will pass it on to the administrators. I hope they can solve the problem soon.

Pitchwife · 12-28-2008, 10:10 AM

Mae govannen everybody!
I've been a Tolkien fan for something close to 30 years now (God, I feel really old writing this...), starting when I was sixteen or seventeen; discovered the Downs a few years ago and finally got tired of being a dumb viewer when there's so much fascinating discussion going on here (especially over in the Books forum).
Also, I've always wanted to find out how it feels to be dead, and this may well be my only chance to do so while still alive...

Thinlómien · 12-28-2008, 10:23 AM

Welcome to the 'downs, Pitchwife! It's always good to see newcomers who give the impression they will stay for more than a day.

I'll be glad to see new blood in Books and Quiz Room (and other places too).

But most importantly, enjoy being dead!

Mithalwen · 12-28-2008, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Pitchwife

Mae govannen everybody!
I've been a Tolkien fan for something close to 30 years now (God, I feel really old writing this...), starting when I was sixteen or seventeen;

Welcome Pitchwife - you hae an intriguing screen name! Especially nice to have a few more err longstanding fans around. I have been into Tolkien about the same time though started younger (and am effectively beginning to claim I discovered Tolkien ante-natally as I get vaguer about my age

) . I comfort myself with still being a teenager in Elf years ...

Enjoy your time dead.

Pitchwife · 12-28-2008, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Mithalwen

Welcome Pitchwife - you hae an intriguing screen name! .

Well, I'm confident some people here may recognize it...
By the way, I have an even more intriguing profession: repairing ships made of stone that shouldn't be able to float in the first place

!

Groin Redbeard · 12-29-2008, 10:58 AM

Welcome Pitchwife! I've seen several of your posts and you look like a learned person who is passionate about Tolkien, it's nice to see newcomers like that. Enjoy your stay in the Downs, be sure to make it a long one!

Lariren Shadow · 01-05-2009, 09:08 PM

So even though I have sort of introduced myself, hi I just joined because Fea said I should/I really wanted to play werewolf.

You can call me Lariren, which is a name I admit I got off of some Tolkien name generator that has since died/I can't find anymore. I've been a fan since, well, ok since the movies came out but I did read most of the books before seeing the movies and truly like them better. I also like that my insane knowledge of Tolkien/knowledge that was needed to write some fanfiction once upon a time has come in so much handy in college. Clearly memorizing Anglo-Saxon wedding rituals was a good use of my time as the current book I'm reading for a class now is mentioning them.

Feanor411 · 02-13-2009, 04:53 AM

Hello my name is Feanor411, I am 37 and came to Tolkien thru the movies! I was convinced for most of my life that "I don't like that wizards and warriors crap," and only went to "Fellowship" because a friend paid. I bought the books the next day, and devoured them in about 3 weeks. Shortly after I bought "The Silmarillion," and that was all she wrote.

I also am into Harry Potter, Narnia, and King Arthur (to a lesser degree). I love dance music, John Waters and David Lynch (among others), and Italian food. I live in rural Minnesota with my partner Jerry and my cat Sloppy Joe.

Hi!

Rune Son of Bjarne · 02-13-2009, 06:08 AM

Welcome to The Barrow-Downs Feanor411, I hope you will find these dark barrows pleasant.

We have it all, book and movie talks, roleplaying, quizes and good old mirth. The wights of these downs are quite helpful, so just ask if you have any questions.

Unfortunately we already have a Feanor of the Peredhil aka Fea, so what are we going to call you. . . 411? Fea4 ?

wilwarin538 · 02-13-2009, 07:57 AM

Of course you are Rune!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pitchwife · 02-13-2009, 09:58 AM

Hi Feanor411, and greetings from another David Lynch fan!

Mithalwen · 02-13-2009, 01:50 PM

[QUOTE=Feanor411;585269] I bought the books the next day, and devoured them in about 3 weeks. Shortly after I bought "The Silmarillion," and that was all she wrote.
QUOTE]

Hi Feanor and welcome!

From what you have written, it seems you haven't come across Unfinished Tales and The History of Middle Earth which are volumes of Tolkien's work (early versions, drafts and fragments) that have been edited for publication by his son Christopher? Unfinished tales is the most accessible of these and gives fascination information on the Istari, Palantiri, Numenor, the death of Isildur...

Feanor411 · 02-13-2009, 03:02 PM

[QUOTE=Mithalwen;585311]

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Originally Posted by Feanor411

I bought the books the next day, and devoured them in about 3 weeks. Shortly after I bought "The Silmarillion," and that was all she wrote.
QUOTE]

Hi Feanor and welcome!

From what you have written, it seems you haven't come across Unfinished Tales and The History of Middle Earth which are volumes of Tolkien's work (early versions, drafts and fragments) that have been edited for publication by his son Christopher? Unfinished tales is the most accessible of these and gives fascination information on the Istari, Palantiri, Numenor, the death of Isildur...

Yes, actually have read both the Unfinished Tales, and both volumes of The Book Of Lost Tales. In fact, the chapter on Galadriel and Celeborn is a personal favorite. I must say, I really enjoy LT--it's fascinating to see where Tolkien started out from.

Have you read "Morgoth's Ring?" Another favorite--opens up the First Age tales in a wonderful way. I am so sad that he didn't get to finish his revisions before he passed away.

Mithalwen · 02-13-2009, 03:15 PM

I haven't looked at the lost tales for a long time - I bought the first 4 volumes of HoME when first issued in paperback and struggled a bit with them (I was quite young) but completed the set when reissued and found a lot of the later volumes more approachable. Morgoths Ring is a favourite since it contains such gems as the Laws and Customs of the Eldar. I also enjoyed the History of LOTR volumes. I keep meaning to read them all systematically but I haven't settled down to it yet.

Far too tempting to dip in and see where the road takes me...

I can't help thinking that Tolkien was too much of a Niggle to ever finish to his satisfaction or indeed to that of all of his fans.... he would truly have needed the life of the Eldar

Thinlómien · 02-16-2009, 05:24 PM

Wilwa!!!

So glad to see you back.

And a warm welcome to Feanor too.

zifnab · 02-17-2009, 12:06 PM

Been awhile since I'm here. Good to know that I have, yet, not been deleted. I think it's about time I brush up anew on the books. Glad to see that the site is up and looks productive. I wish you all well.

Mnemosyne · 02-18-2009, 07:04 PM

Long-time* lurker, 4th-time poster (for now).

I write fan fiction. It may or may not be good.

...that's all for now. Can't wait till I'm rotten!

*As in, I first visited the site in '01.

Eönwë · 02-19-2009, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Mnemosyne

Long-time* ...
*As in, I first visited the site in '01.

Now that is a great achievement.

Welcome to the 'Downs Mnemosyne!

(Mnemo, Nemo, Synie?)

Mnemosyne · 02-19-2009, 02:42 PM

I'm only at 6 posts and I already need a nickname? Yeesh!

And to be fair, the '01 visit(s) were only for the main site; I don't think I discovered the forum till '03 or so.

Yes, I have no life.

Eönwë · 02-20-2009, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mnemosyne

I'm only at 6 posts and I already need a nickname? Yeesh!

Nonetheless, you still have been on the 'Downs more than probably half the people here, Nemi/Synie (you choose!).

Anyway, since I've only been here for barely a year, I suppose you know how these things work better than I do.

Formendacil · 02-19-2009, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mnemosyne

...that's all for now. Can't wait till I'm rotten!

*As in, I first visited the site in '01.

I don't think you need to worry about waiting to go rotten. From the sounds of it, you were dead on the inside a long time ago.

Welcome aboard.

Thinlómien · 02-20-2009, 09:09 AM

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Welcome to the 'Downs Mnemosyne!
(Mnemo, Nemo, Synie?)

Or Emo?

(Don't worry, guys, I'm not being nasty to a newbie - if she's been stalking the 'downs all the time I've been here she should know me well enough not to take my jokes as offenses or mocking but as friendly banter...

)

Anyway, warm welcome, Mnemosyne, and welcome back, zifnab.

Mnemosyne · 02-20-2009, 10:48 AM

Mnemo, nemo, emo, mo...

Shire names may reverse the custom, but in Jolly Old English -o usually denotes masculinity. I'd rather not have a gender-confusing name, kthx.

11-02-2009, 10:43 AM

I am a newbie in this forum, so i would like to make a new member and contribute my ideas and improve my knowledge from the others.I was registered at your forum. I have printed the test message. Do not delete, please.Gee! this thread will attract many people to give more info

Inziladun · 11-02-2009, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cisnynix

I am a newbie in this forum, so i would like to make a new member and contribute my ideas and improve my knowledge from the others.I was registered at your forum. I have printed the test message. Do not delete, please.Gee! this thread will attract many people to give more info

Please forgive my suspicion, if it is unwarranted. I have a few questions though, as your 'introduction' appears rather generic. Do you know what this forum is about? What we discuss? What do you think about the forum theme?

EDIT- Ah, banned already. It's so hard to be a spammer these days.

Pitchwife · 11-02-2009, 11:11 AM

They're getting more and more cunning these days. This one even introduced himself on the proper thread - and he almost sounded like "Nice Downerss, please don't ban poor Spamgol from their nice forum, we promises to be very nice, yes we doess, my precioussss!"
Kudos to the Security Forces for quick action!

Estelyn Telcontar · 11-02-2009, 12:19 PM

I was going to delete the spam post, but as it seems to be entertaining for the moment, I will leave it there for a short while.

Inziladun · 11-02-2009, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Estelyn Telcontar

I was going to delete the spam post, but as it seems to be entertaining for the moment, I will leave it there for a short while.

I wouldn't say it was entertaining, so much as pitiful. You'd think after being banned many times they'd get the message. Surely there are other fora out there where they could post things like that with impunity. As it is, our mods and members have precious little patience with such obvious huckstering.

Huscarl · 12-24-2009, 06:04 PM

Hwæt, folks!

I'm Hus, an amateur historian (Anglo-Saxon and Viking Britain are my 'specialities'), film buff and keen artist!

I loved the Rings trilogy, and although my Tolkien knowledge is slim, I look forward to chatting!

Inziladun · 12-24-2009, 06:08 PM

Welcome, Huscarl.

Enjoy your stay!

Pitchwife · 12-24-2009, 06:41 PM

Welcome to the underworld, Huscarl, hope you like it!

Thinlómien · 12-30-2009, 02:20 PM

*echoes Zil and Pitch*

Enjoy being dead, Huscarl.

Dakêsîntrah · 12-30-2009, 04:48 PM

Greetings. I am not really new to the forum, but yes, I am a new contributor.

Airaloske · 01-08-2010, 03:25 PM

hello all, my name is Tracey Walker, formerly of Southern California, now a resident of Bluefield, West VA. Yay.

Tolkien is one of the biggest parts of my life. His work got me through some of my darkest hours waaaay back in the day. He made me believe that there is more to life than the obvious. He helped me realize that there is some good left in the world. If he was alive today I'd find a way to meet him and to learn everything I could from him.

I have been married for 1 1/3 years to my dedicated and devoted husband David, whom I sometimes refer to as Tas (Tasselhoff, NOT the stupid frigging Looney Toons character. ugh). I met him on a Tolkien fan site chat room, believe it or not. This past October we welcomed our son Roby (ROW-bee, like Toby with an R) and he eats like a little hobbit himself.

Though I am currently not working, I am a certified medical assistant and I enjoy my profession immensely. There is nothing quite like getting to know patients and getting to really relate to them on a personal level. I'd like to go back to school and do the RN program, but I don't know if I would really have the spine for it. After seeing how the nurses had to move and think on their feet during my 50-hour childbirth extravaganza I have been having second thoughts about that particular career path. It'll all work out in time.

I've never been a regular forum poster; my main form of internet communication is chat, particularly a Tolkien chat on a site that shall remain nameless because I'm not here to advertise. If you really want to know where it is I'd be happy to give you the URL, PM me.

I am on Facebook under Tracey J. Walker, or you can look me up via my e-mail. I enjoy meeting new people, whether in real life or not, and honestly have nothing better to do than to sit and talk, once the housework is done and the baby is put to bed.

Inziladun · 01-08-2010, 03:33 PM

That's quite an intro, Airaloske. Welcome to the Downs!
For Tolkien talk, I know of no better place than this. Make yourself at home, and jump right into whatever strikes your interest.

Airaloske · 01-08-2010, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Inziladun

That's quite an intro, Airaloske. Welcome to the Downs!
For Tolkien talk, I know of no better place than this. Make yourself at home, and jump right into whatever strikes your interest.

hah i thought i'd give you all something to read.

Gwathagor · 01-08-2010, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Airaloske

hello all, my name is Tracey Walker, formerly of Southern California, now a resident of Bluefield, West VA. Yay.

Tolkien is one of the biggest parts of my life. His work got me through some of my darkest hours waaaay back in the day. He made me believe that there is more to life than the obvious. He helped me realize that there is some good left in the world. If he was alive today I'd find a way to meet him and to learn everything I could from him.

I have been married for 1 1/3 years to my dedicated and devoted husband David, whom I sometimes refer to as Tas (Tasselhoff, NOT the stupid frigging Looney Toons character. ugh). I met him on a Tolkien fan site chat room, believe it or not. This past October we welcomed our son Roby (ROW-bee, like Toby with an R) and he eats like a little hobbit himself.

Though I am currently not working, I am a certified medical assistant and I enjoy my profession immensely. There is nothing quite like getting to know patients and getting to really relate to them on a personal level. I'd like to go back to school and do the RN program, but I don't know if I would really have the spine for it. After seeing how the nurses had to move and think on their feet during my 50-hour childbirth extravaganza I have been having second thoughts about that particular career path. It'll all work out in time.

I've never been a regular forum poster; my main form of internet communication is chat, particularly a Tolkien chat on a site that shall remain nameless because I'm not here to advertise. If you really want to know where it is I'd be happy to give you the URL, PM me.

I am on Facebook under Tracey J. Walker, or you can look me up via my e-mail. I enjoy meeting new people, whether in real life or not, and honestly have nothing better to do than to sit and talk, once the housework is done and the baby is put to bed.

I know your dad.

Airaloske · 01-08-2010, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gwathagor

I know your dad.

really? Hah, well a lot of people know my dad

01-12-2009, 01:29 PM	#1
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Welcome Benjimir and welcome back rutslegolas! And welcome Lariren and Mirandir! Although, I'm afraid Fea will soon beat my recruting score... __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris Last edited by Thinlómien; 01-12-2009 at 02:22 PM. Reason: bolding

12-15-2008, 11:14 PM	#2
Terminus Newly Deceased Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1	Gday. Hey guys I am Termius. I believe I am the newest member of our forum and would like to start off with a question: Why doesn't the encyclopedia at barrowdowns work any more?

12-16-2008, 04:50 AM	#3
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	Welcome, Terminus! I can't answer your question, but I will pass it on to the administrators. I hope they can solve the problem soon. __________________ '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...'

12-28-2008, 10:23 AM	#5
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Welcome to the 'downs, Pitchwife! It's always good to see newcomers who give the impression they will stay for more than a day. I'll be glad to see new blood in Books and Quiz Room (and other places too). But most importantly, enjoy being dead! __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

12-29-2008, 10:58 AM	#8
Groin Redbeard Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Facing the world's troubles with Christ's hope! Posts: 1,635	Welcome Pitchwife! I've seen several of your posts and you look like a learned person who is passionate about Tolkien, it's nice to see newcomers like that. Enjoy your stay in the Downs, be sure to make it a long one! __________________ I heard the bells on Christmas Day. Their old, familiar carols play. And wild and sweet the words repeatof peace on earth, good-will to men! ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

12-28-2008, 10:10 AM	#4
Pitchwife Wight of the Old Forest Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Unattended on the railway station, in the litter at the dancehall Posts: 3,329	Mae govannen everybody! I've been a Tolkien fan for something close to 30 years now (God, I feel really old writing this...), starting when I was sixteen or seventeen; discovered the Downs a few years ago and finally got tired of being a dumb viewer when there's so much fascinating discussion going on here (especially over in the Books forum). Also, I've always wanted to find out how it feels to be dead, and this may well be my only chance to do so while still alive...

01-05-2009, 09:08 PM	#9
Lariren Shadow Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Where the day meets the night Posts: 607	So even though I have sort of introduced myself, hi I just joined because Fea said I should/I really wanted to play werewolf. You can call me Lariren, which is a name I admit I got off of some Tolkien name generator that has since died/I can't find anymore. I've been a fan since, well, ok since the movies came out but I did read most of the books before seeing the movies and truly like them better. I also like that my insane knowledge of Tolkien/knowledge that was needed to write some fanfiction once upon a time has come in so much handy in college. Clearly memorizing Anglo-Saxon wedding rituals was a good use of my time as the current book I'm reading for a class now is mentioning them. __________________ Choose treachery, its more fun!

02-13-2009, 04:53 AM	#10
Feanor411 Newly Deceased Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rural Minnesota Posts: 6	Hi Hello my name is Feanor411, I am 37 and came to Tolkien thru the movies! I was convinced for most of my life that "I don't like that wizards and warriors crap," and only went to "Fellowship" because a friend paid. I bought the books the next day, and devoured them in about 3 weeks. Shortly after I bought "The Silmarillion," and that was all she wrote. I also am into Harry Potter, Narnia, and King Arthur (to a lesser degree). I love dance music, John Waters and David Lynch (among others), and Italian food. I live in rural Minnesota with my partner Jerry and my cat Sloppy Joe. Hi!

02-13-2009, 07:57 AM	#12
wilwarin538 Fluttering Enchantment Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,508	Of course you are Rune!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Comme une étoile amarante Comme un papillon de nuit C'est la lumière qui m'attire La flamme qui m'éblouit Fenris Muffin

02-13-2009, 09:58 AM	#13
Pitchwife Wight of the Old Forest Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Unattended on the railway station, in the litter at the dancehall Posts: 3,329	Hi Feanor411, and greetings from another David Lynch fan! __________________ Und aus dem Erebos kamen viele seelen herauf der abgeschiedenen toten.- Homer, Odyssey, Canto XI

02-13-2009, 01:50 PM	#14
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,463	[QUOTE=Feanor411;585269] I bought the books the next day, and devoured them in about 3 weeks. Shortly after I bought "The Silmarillion," and that was all she wrote. QUOTE] Hi Feanor and welcome! From what you have written, it seems you haven't come across Unfinished Tales and The History of Middle Earth which are volumes of Tolkien's work (early versions, drafts and fragments) that have been edited for publication by his son Christopher? Unfinished tales is the most accessible of these and gives fascination information on the Istari, Palantiri, Numenor, the death of Isildur... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

02-13-2009, 03:15 PM	#16
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,463	I haven't looked at the lost tales for a long time - I bought the first 4 volumes of HoME when first issued in paperback and struggled a bit with them (I was quite young) but completed the set when reissued and found a lot of the later volumes more approachable. Morgoths Ring is a favourite since it contains such gems as the Laws and Customs of the Eldar. I also enjoyed the History of LOTR volumes. I keep meaning to read them all systematically but I haven't settled down to it yet. Far too tempting to dip in and see where the road takes me... I can't help thinking that Tolkien was too much of a Niggle to ever finish to his satisfaction or indeed to that of all of his fans.... he would truly have needed the life of the Eldar __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

02-16-2009, 05:24 PM	#17
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Wilwa!!! So glad to see you back. And a warm welcome to Feanor too. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

02-17-2009, 12:06 PM	#18
zifnab Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: omni-presence Posts: 329	Wow... Been awhile since I'm here. Good to know that I have, yet, not been deleted. I think it's about time I brush up anew on the books. Glad to see that the site is up and looks productive. I wish you all well. __________________ Facebook.

02-18-2009, 07:04 PM	#19
Mnemosyne Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Between the past and the future Posts: 1,159	Long-time* lurker, 4th-time poster (for now). I write fan fiction. It may or may not be good. ...that's all for now. Can't wait till I'm rotten! *As in, I first visited the site in '01. __________________ Got corsets?

02-19-2009, 02:42 PM	#21
Mnemosyne Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Between the past and the future Posts: 1,159	I'm only at 6 posts and I already need a nickname? Yeesh! And to be fair, the '01 visit(s) were only for the main site; I don't think I discovered the forum till '03 or so. Yes, I have no life. __________________ Got corsets?

02-20-2009, 10:48 AM	#25
Mnemosyne Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Between the past and the future Posts: 1,159	Mnemo, nemo, emo, mo... Shire names may reverse the custom, but in Jolly Old English -o usually denotes masculinity. I'd rather not have a gender-confusing name, kthx. __________________ Got corsets?

11-02-2009, 10:43 AM	#26
cisnynix Guest Posts: n/a	I am a newbie in this forum, so i would like to make a new member and contribute my ideas and improve my knowledge from the others.I was registered at your forum. I have printed the test message. Do not delete, please.Gee! this thread will attract many people to give more info
	$Received Infraction$

11-02-2009, 11:11 AM	#28
Pitchwife Wight of the Old Forest Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Unattended on the railway station, in the litter at the dancehall Posts: 3,329	They're getting more and more cunning these days. This one even introduced himself on the proper thread - and he almost sounded like "Nice Downerss, please don't ban poor Spamgol from their nice forum, we promises to be very nice, yes we doess, my precioussss!" Kudos to the Security Forces for quick action! __________________ Und aus dem Erebos kamen viele seelen herauf der abgeschiedenen toten.- Homer, Odyssey, Canto XI

11-02-2009, 12:19 PM	#29
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	I was going to delete the spam post, but as it seems to be entertaining for the moment, I will leave it there for a short while. __________________ '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...'

12-24-2009, 06:04 PM	#31
Huscarl Newly Deceased Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ancient Deira Posts: 7	Hwæt! Hwæt, folks! I'm Hus, an amateur historian (Anglo-Saxon and Viking Britain are my 'specialities'), film buff and keen artist! I loved the Rings trilogy, and although my Tolkien knowledge is slim, I look forward to chatting! __________________ "What does it profit a man... to gain the world but to lose his own soul?"

12-24-2009, 06:08 PM	#32
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,040	Welcome, Huscarl. Enjoy your stay! __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

12-24-2009, 06:41 PM	#33
Pitchwife Wight of the Old Forest Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Unattended on the railway station, in the litter at the dancehall Posts: 3,329	Welcome to the underworld, Huscarl, hope you like it! __________________ Und aus dem Erebos kamen viele seelen herauf der abgeschiedenen toten.- Homer, Odyssey, Canto XI

12-30-2009, 02:20 PM	#34
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	echoes Zil* and Pitch* Enjoy being dead, Huscarl. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

12-30-2009, 04:48 PM	#35
Dakêsîntrah Animated Skeleton Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Armenelos Posts: 29	Greetings. I am not really new to the forum, but yes, I am a new contributor.

01-08-2010, 03:25 PM	#36
Airaloske Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bluefield, West Virginia, United States Posts: 43	Aaye hello all, my name is Tracey Walker, formerly of Southern California, now a resident of Bluefield, West VA. Yay. Tolkien is one of the biggest parts of my life. His work got me through some of my darkest hours waaaay back in the day. He made me believe that there is more to life than the obvious. He helped me realize that there is some good left in the world. If he was alive today I'd find a way to meet him and to learn everything I could from him. I have been married for 1 1/3 years to my dedicated and devoted husband David, whom I sometimes refer to as Tas (Tasselhoff, NOT the stupid frigging Looney Toons character. ugh). I met him on a Tolkien fan site chat room, believe it or not. This past October we welcomed our son Roby (ROW-bee, like Toby with an R) and he eats like a little hobbit himself. Though I am currently not working, I am a certified medical assistant and I enjoy my profession immensely. There is nothing quite like getting to know patients and getting to really relate to them on a personal level. I'd like to go back to school and do the RN program, but I don't know if I would really have the spine for it. After seeing how the nurses had to move and think on their feet during my 50-hour childbirth extravaganza I have been having second thoughts about that particular career path. It'll all work out in time. I've never been a regular forum poster; my main form of internet communication is chat, particularly a Tolkien chat on a site that shall remain nameless because I'm not here to advertise. If you really want to know where it is I'd be happy to give you the URL, PM me. I am on Facebook under Tracey J. Walker, or you can look me up via my e-mail. I enjoy meeting new people, whether in real life or not, and honestly have nothing better to do than to sit and talk, once the housework is done and the baby is put to bed. Last edited by Estelyn Telcontar; 01-09-2010 at 02:05 PM. Reason: E-mail link removed by moderator

01-08-2010, 03:33 PM	#37
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,040	That's quite an intro, Airaloske. Welcome to the Downs! For Tolkien talk, I know of no better place than this. Make yourself at home, and jump right into whatever strikes your interest. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.