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Thinlómien · 11-21-2008, 09:56 AM

Skip - yes, of course... I always said I deserve to be a part of the BD babyface club anyway.

Might - Thanks.

Also, great to see you around.

Beregond · 12-07-2008, 12:08 PM

I believe it is time I posted a picture, or two, or three. Here's me a couple years back at Tolkien's resting place and by one of his favourite trees, and a recent one of me looking solemn with my sword in hand! I apologize - the first two images are a little large. And I don't always frown - that's my picture face, apparently.

Bere by Tolkien's grave

Bere standing besides Tolkien's black pine

The Might · 12-07-2008, 02:16 PM

Wow, nice pictures there and you seem to make quite the knight!

There is however one thing I really MUST know. Where did you get those awesome flags you have in the background? I really have to get me one of those!

Beregond · 12-07-2008, 02:28 PM

Thank you, sir!

The flags were difficult to acquire, I have to say. I got them with perseverance and rather a lot of money. I REALLY wanted them to go with the pine wall I put in - total room Tolkienification. You may have more luck than I finding these flags. I bought them on ebay, from the company in Germany who makes them (flaggen-pehl is the company name, the ebay name was different). You can find these flags/banners on several German and international stores. I didn't order from a store because it was hard to find one that shipped to Canada for a decent rate.

The banners themselves are light material, screen-printed. Not thick and embroidered like you might hope. However, if you know what you're getting they are very nice. I see they've made a snazzy new "Boromir" flag.

Here's the company that makes them: http://www.flaggen-pehl.de/index.php...048968b6b5d322

P.S. I have to point out that my sword is a real sword.

Eönwë · 12-07-2008, 04:04 PM

Nice pictures, Beregond.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beregond

P.S. I have to point out that my sword is a real sword.

Heavy?

Beregond · 12-07-2008, 04:12 PM

Sharp.

About 2 lb, 13 oz.

Lindale · 12-08-2008, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beregond

Sharp.

About 2 lb, 13 oz.

Very very nice. The only sword I've held is the Citizen Army Training sword, back in high school. A ceremonial sword, thin and light. It's yours, isn't it? Like thosbanners behind you. My I'd give a lot to have something like those.

11-21-2008, 09:56 AM	#1
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Skip - yes, of course... I always said I deserve to be a part of the BD babyface club anyway. Might - Thanks. Also, great to see you around. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

12-07-2008, 12:08 PM	#2
Beregond Playful Ghoul Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,251	I believe it is time I posted a picture, or two, or three. Here's me a couple years back at Tolkien's resting place and by one of his favourite trees, and a recent one of me looking solemn with my sword in hand! I apologize - the first two images are a little large. And I don't always frown - that's my picture face, apparently. Bere by Tolkien's grave Bere standing besides Tolkien's black pine __________________ "Hope and memory shall live still in some hidden valley where the grass is green."

12-07-2008, 02:16 PM	#3
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	Wow, nice pictures there and you seem to make quite the knight! There is however one thing I really MUST know. Where did you get those awesome flags you have in the background? I really have to get me one of those! __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown

12-07-2008, 02:28 PM	#4
Beregond Playful Ghoul Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,251	Thank you, sir! The flags were difficult to acquire, I have to say. I got them with perseverance and rather a lot of money. I REALLY wanted them to go with the pine wall I put in - total room Tolkienification. You may have more luck than I finding these flags. I bought them on ebay, from the company in Germany who makes them (flaggen-pehl is the company name, the ebay name was different). You can find these flags/banners on several German and international stores. I didn't order from a store because it was hard to find one that shipped to Canada for a decent rate. The banners themselves are light material, screen-printed. Not thick and embroidered like you might hope. However, if you know what you're getting they are very nice. I see they've made a snazzy new "Boromir" flag. Here's the company that makes them: http://www.flaggen-pehl.de/index.php...048968b6b5d322 P.S. I have to point out that my sword is a real sword. __________________ "Hope and memory shall live still in some hidden valley where the grass is green."

12-07-2008, 04:12 PM	#6
Beregond Playful Ghoul Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,251	Sharp. About 2 lb, 13 oz. __________________ "Hope and memory shall live still in some hidden valley where the grass is green."