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The Only Real Estel · 01-21-2005, 12:17 PM

Agent Smith was not happy with the 'New-look Agents' idea.

Hookbill the Goomba · 01-21-2005, 01:50 PM

Elrond heard "Tra-la-la-la-valley" one too many times!

Boromir88 · 01-21-2005, 02:19 PM

It's that time again

Gandalf:...And the next thing you know Pippin tips a skeleton in the well awaking a balrog.
Theoden: Fool of a took.
Gandalf: That's what I told him.

Hookbill the Goomba · 01-21-2005, 02:28 PM

Gandalf: I told you before! 400,000 to 1 means the horse is probably NOT going to win!

Theoden: But "No legs" the horse sounded so promising!

Oddwen · 01-21-2005, 04:04 PM

Gandalf: ...and then I told him that I wanted that particular muffin, but then he got all uptight and told me to shove that muffin into the nearest abyss...

Théoden: ...uhhhh....no more, please...

Meela · 01-21-2005, 04:19 PM

Gandalf: So, let me see if I've got this right... the stirrup goes around the horse's middle, and the saddle is the piece that attaches the bridle to its... fetlocks?

Theoden: Will someone please bring Grima back now?!

Gurthang · 01-21-2005, 05:34 PM

Gandalf seriously thinks about slapping Theoden again.

elronds_daughter · 01-21-2005, 05:38 PM

As Gandalf launches into yet another opratic song, Theoden hopes to Eru that this one won't have anything to do with the Istari....

Formendacil · 01-21-2005, 06:00 PM

Theoden: Is anyone else confused? Gandalf is saying that he is Saruman, as he should have been, which means that he's trying to overthrow me and conquer Rohan, and Grima is his servant, but at the same time his name is Gandalf, and he's thrown Grima out, but then again he's taken Grima's place and is now counselling me to lead a possibly suicidal attack on Saruman's (his?) armies. But on the OTHER hand....

****OR****

Theoden hears the joke about the elf, the man, and dwarf going into the bar one too many times...

THE Ka · 01-21-2005, 09:15 PM

Gandalf: hey... Theoden...

Theoden: What now gandalf?

Gandalf: thanks for the horse!!!

Theoden: *thinks Thanks alot Shadowfax for bringing this brown noser back. Thanks alot...

~Ka~

Lhunardawen · 01-21-2005, 09:17 PM

As Gandalf talks on and on, Theoden finally felt the effect of the wizard's crazy staff antics earlier.

Nilpaurion Felagund · 01-21-2005, 11:24 PM

Gandalf: You must ride out and meet them.

Théoden: No, Gandalf. Pizza Hall delivers direct to Edoras.

Lalwendë · 01-22-2005, 03:51 AM

Gandalf: ...so I'm waiting there at the Caradhras stop for the next Eagle and he turns up and won't let me on. Says he can't give me change for a gold piece. Honestly, the state of the Public Eagle Service is appalling...

Theoden: For Eru's sake, Gandalf, we get this every time. Just take Shadowfax and I'll have him taxed and insured for you.

Hama Of The Riddermark · 01-22-2005, 07:59 AM

"No, Gandalf, we're not having burritos and diet coke...I don't CARE, we're not aiming to be economical, we're remembering the dead...no you can't ring Pizza Express...I don't care if they've brought out a new 'double balrog delight low fat crust', we're having a proper meal..." ASOASF

Or

Theoden resigned himself to listening to Gandalf reciting his new book, '101 ways to userp a steward.'

Gil-Galad · 01-22-2005, 10:18 AM

Theoden: whats he going to do? nibble our bums?

Gandalf: look at the bones! it got huge pointy teeth!

Eomer(in distance): your a loony

Gandalf: i'm warning you!

The Only Real Estel · 01-22-2005, 10:20 AM

Gandalf: "So then I said, 'Boromir! Do you not understand the words that are coming out of my mouth!?'! But then he said, 'I'm still not sure.', so I said..."

Theoden "*grumble*mumble* 3 hours and counting...*grumble*"

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 01-22-2005, 10:23 AM

Gandalf: "Why do they do that? Why do they go crazy over you one night, and then just don't call you back the next morning? What is that all about?

*...or if you don't imagine Gandalf as a bachelor...*

Gandalf: "I know I sound repetitive but you just have to paint your front door again. It looks hideous!"

Theoden (mumbling): "You're hideous...."

The Only Real Estel · 01-22-2005, 10:54 AM

Gandalf: "So Theoden, what's your preference? Blonde, brunette, or redhead? You know that niece of your's isn't that bad..."

Theoden: "Oh for God's sakes!"

luthien-elvenprincess · 01-22-2005, 11:43 AM

Gandalf: "...and just lookie at this one, Theoden...just look at it. This blister is about to pop...got it hangin on tight to Shadowfax's mane...didn't want to fall off somewhere in the Rohan wilderness, ya know...be left wandering by myself out there...waiting for Shadowfax to hear my whistle...and you know, you just can't expect those companions I rode in with to cover your back all the time...they got important things to be doing too, ya know...do you think that the Rohirrim Bulla Rub will work as well on hands as it does on the ole bum-cheeks? Man, that burning stopped right away after I used it...I never knew anything could work that fast...Theoden...uh, Theoden?

The Elf-warrior · 01-22-2005, 01:23 PM

Gandalf: "Go ride out and meet them."

Theoden: (Sighs.) "Are you nuts? This is not a rabble of mindless orcs. These are fighting Uruk-Hai and they outnumber us 10 to 1."

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 01-22-2005, 03:57 PM

Gandalf: "Oh my Theoden, just think what I was like at college. To think I get laden with responsibility these days as well!

Theoden (mumbling): "Oh God, the college stories again..."

Boromir88 · 01-22-2005, 04:06 PM

Hama: The paparazzi would like to have another word with you King Theoden.
Theoden: :sighs, bows head: Not again. Tell them to go away.
Gandalf: The Enemy is on your doorstep. Where is Rohan's security?

Hama Of The Riddermark · 01-22-2005, 04:22 PM

Elrond was regretting seeing exactly how there was life in Aragorn and Arwen's future...

Oddwen · 01-22-2005, 04:27 PM

This is the look on Elrond's face, as he looks at the previous picture of himself.

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 01-22-2005, 04:42 PM

Elrond: "Dear Lord, what is that hideous creature?"

Gandalf: "Uh, Elrond? That's Frodo the Halfling, you know, the Ringbearer?"

Elrond: "Oh, uh, yes. Of course..."

**The Saucepan Man** · 01-22-2005, 06:45 PM

Elrond: Take the Ring to Mordor? Are you Nuts??!!

Feanor of the Peredhil · 01-22-2005, 06:51 PM

Those extra few prunes at breakfast catch up with the Lord of Rivendell.

Hookbill the Goomba · 01-23-2005, 03:25 AM

Elrond saw Gandalf the grey uncloaked.

luthien-elvenprincess · 01-23-2005, 07:32 AM

Elrond's reaction as Boromir presents a sampling of the disco dance craze that is currently sweeping the Gondorian gentry.

Meela · 01-23-2005, 11:27 AM

Elrond wouldn't have minded Legolas using the Council as an occasion to model the latest fashion for sarongs... if he had remembered to put on the rest of his clothing as well.

Mithalwen · 01-23-2005, 11:43 AM

Gandy & Theoden

Gandalf "How many times have I told you not to mix the grape with the grain..."

Theoden "Yeah I know... I know ..... but please can you magic up some Alka Seltzer?"

Elrond

1, *Hears that B88 never liked him..*

2, *sees himself in the mirror having fallen victim to Trinny and Susannah *

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 01-23-2005, 12:37 PM

Elrond watches helplessly as Pippin scratches his Best of Wings CD.

THE Ka · 01-23-2005, 01:28 PM

Elrond has bad flashbacks of being known as Mitzi Del Bra, living in a pink grayhound bus and dancing in a green flaminco dress... That everyone said wasn't his colour...

Elrond's 'lost in desert' dress...

~Ka

Boromir88 · 01-23-2005, 01:34 PM

Elrond: Good god, who is that witch?

Celebrian: I'm not a witch. I'm your wife!

Oddwen · 01-23-2005, 01:50 PM

Celebrian*chasing Elrond around*: Azh nagh Dûrbatuluk! Azh nagh...

Elrond: Not listening, not listening!

Gandalf: But this is the One Ring from the poem. If it's destroyed, Sauron will suffer.

Elrond: Wait, wait, if I heal the halfling, Sauron suffers?

Gandalf: Humiliations galore.

Elrond: That is a noble cause.

...such a great movie.

Lalwendë · 01-23-2005, 03:47 PM

Elrond reflected sadly on just how poor a cook Arwen was, as the lumps in the custard he was chewing became embedded in his dentures.

Formendacil · 01-23-2005, 04:30 PM

Elrond walks in on his father- and mother-in-law during a moment of marital tension....

Assasin · 01-23-2005, 07:28 PM

Elrond: For the love of Pete, Pippin! Don't open your mouth after all that ale! It's enough to change the moisture content in the air!

Nilpaurion Felagund · 01-23-2005, 10:17 PM

Elrond was in shock when he found out that his father was Maglor.

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 01-24-2005, 03:36 PM

In true dramatic style, and also seriously disrupting the Council of Elrond, Elros reveals that he has come back to life.

01-21-2005, 01:50 PM	#3802
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 6,015	Elrond heard "Tra-la-la-la-valley" one too many times! __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket...

01-21-2005, 02:19 PM	#3803
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,511	Here we go again... It's that time again Gandalf:...And the next thing you know Pippin tips a skeleton in the well awaking a balrog. Theoden: Fool of a took. Gandalf: That's what I told him.

01-21-2005, 02:28 PM	#3804
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 6,015	Gandalf: I told you before! 400,000 to 1 means the horse is probably NOT going to win! Theoden: But "No legs" the horse sounded so promising! __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket... Last edited by Hookbill the Goomba; 01-21-2005 at 02:41 PM.

01-21-2005, 04:04 PM	#3805
Oddwen Drummer in the Deep Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Next Sunday A.D. Posts: 2,166	Gandalf: ...and then I told him that I wanted that particular muffin, but then he got all uptight and told me to shove that muffin into the nearest abyss... Théoden: ...uhhhh....no more, please... __________________ But all the while I sit and think of times there were before I listen for returning feet and voices at the door

01-21-2005, 04:19 PM	#3806
Meela Denethor's True Love Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mirkwood. With Thranduil... swoon Posts: 2,070	Gandalf: So, let me see if I've got this right... the stirrup goes around the horse's middle, and the saddle is the piece that attaches the bridle to its... fetlocks? Theoden: Will someone please bring Grima back now?! __________________ 'The Hobbit' 1st impressions: 1. Thorin is hot... Oh god, I fancy a dwarf. 2. Thranduil is hotter. 3. Is that... Figwit! 4. Does Elijah Wood never age? 2nd: It's all about Fili & Kili, really. 3rd: BARD! OMG, Bard.

01-21-2005, 12:17 PM	#3801
The Only Real Estel Raffish Rapscallion Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Far from the 'Downs, it seems :-( Posts: 2,917	Agent Smith was not happy with the 'New-look Agents' idea.

01-21-2005, 05:34 PM	#3807
Gurthang Sword of Spirit Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Oh, I'm around. Posts: 1,435	Gandalf seriously thinks about slapping Theoden again. __________________ I'm on a Mission from God.

01-21-2005, 05:38 PM	#3808
elronds_daughter Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2004 Location: Between the fortune cookie and the post-its. Posts: 688	As Gandalf launches into yet another opratic song, Theoden hopes to Eru that this one won't have anything to do with the Istari.... __________________ I'd like to be the king of all Londinium and wear a shiny hat.

01-21-2005, 06:00 PM	#3809
Formendacil Dead Serious Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perched on Thangorodrim's towers. Posts: 3,317	Theoden: Is anyone else confused? Gandalf is saying that he is Saruman, as he should have been, which means that he's trying to overthrow me and conquer Rohan, and Grima is his servant, but at the same time his name is Gandalf, and he's thrown Grima out, but then again he's taken Grima's place and is now counselling me to lead a possibly suicidal attack on Saruman's (his?) armies. But on the OTHER hand.... **OR** Theoden hears the joke about the elf, the man, and dwarf going into the bar one too many times... __________________ I prefer history, true or feigned.

01-21-2005, 09:15 PM	#3810
THE Ka Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: As with the flygja Posts: 1,522	You can lead a horse to a fellowship, but not out of Rohan... Gandalf: hey... Theoden... Theoden: What now gandalf? Gandalf: thanks for the horse!!! Theoden: thinks Thanks alot Shadowfax for bringing this brown noser back. Thanks alot... ~Ka~ __________________ Vinur, vinur skilur tú meg? Veitst tú ongan loyniveg? Hevur tú reikað líka sum eg, í endaleysu tokuni? Last edited by THE Ka; 01-21-2005 at 11:42 PM. Reason: apparently i am too Saxon... Stupid Normans...*

01-21-2005, 09:17 PM	#3811
Lhunardawen Hauntress of the Havens Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: IN it, but not OF it Posts: 2,564	As Gandalf talks on and on, Theoden finally felt the effect of the wizard's crazy staff antics earlier.

01-21-2005, 11:24 PM	#3812
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,338	"One more time, Istari, and I'll . . . " Gandalf: You must ride out and meet them. Théoden: No, Gandalf. Pizza Hall delivers direct to Edoras. __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good... Last edited by Nilpaurion Felagund; 01-21-2005 at 11:28 PM. Reason: word waffling

01-22-2005, 03:51 AM	#3813
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,750	Gandalf: ...so I'm waiting there at the Caradhras stop for the next Eagle and he turns up and won't let me on. Says he can't give me change for a gold piece. Honestly, the state of the Public Eagle Service is appalling... Theoden: For Eru's sake, Gandalf, we get this every time. Just take Shadowfax and I'll have him taxed and insured for you. __________________ Gordon's alive!

01-22-2005, 07:59 AM	#3814
Hama Of The Riddermark Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 282	"No, Gandalf, we're not having burritos and diet coke...I don't CARE, we're not aiming to be economical, we're remembering the dead...no you can't ring Pizza Express...I don't care if they've brought out a new 'double balrog delight low fat crust', we're having a proper meal..." ASOASF Or Theoden resigned himself to listening to Gandalf reciting his new book, '101 ways to userp a steward.'

01-22-2005, 10:18 AM	#3815
Gil-Galad Psyche of Prince Immortal Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Above a Parapet Obvious exits are: North, South, and Dennis Posts: 4,894	Monty Python! Theoden: whats he going to do? nibble our bums? Gandalf: look at the bones! it got huge pointy teeth! Eomer(in distance): your a loony Gandalf: i'm warning you! __________________ Love doesn't blow up and get killed.

01-22-2005, 10:20 AM	#3816
The Only Real Estel Raffish Rapscallion Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Far from the 'Downs, it seems :-( Posts: 2,917	The Council of Elrond...retold in full! Gandalf: "So then I said, 'Boromir! Do you not understand the words that are coming out of my mouth!?'! But then he said, 'I'm still not sure.', so I said..." Theoden "grumblemumble* 3 hours and counting...grumble"

01-22-2005, 10:23 AM	#3817
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,916	Gandalf: "Why do they do that? Why do they go crazy over you one night, and then just don't call you back the next morning? What is that all about? ...or if you don't imagine Gandalf as a bachelor... Gandalf: "I know I sound repetitive but you just have to paint your front door again. It looks hideous!" Theoden (mumbling): "You're hideous...." __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

01-22-2005, 10:54 AM	#3818
The Only Real Estel Raffish Rapscallion Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Far from the 'Downs, it seems :-( Posts: 2,917	following up on EomerOTR's post... Gandalf: "So Theoden, what's your preference? Blonde, brunette, or redhead? You know that niece of your's isn't that bad..." Theoden: "Oh for God's sakes!"

01-22-2005, 11:43 AM	#3819
luthien-elvenprincess Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: what are you doing here? did you come here to eat my popcorn? Posts: 1,032	Gandalf: "...and just lookie at this one, Theoden...just look at it. This blister is about to pop...got it hangin on tight to Shadowfax's mane...didn't want to fall off somewhere in the Rohan wilderness, ya know...be left wandering by myself out there...waiting for Shadowfax to hear my whistle...and you know, you just can't expect those companions I rode in with to cover your back all the time...they got important things to be doing too, ya know...do you think that the Rohirrim Bulla Rub will work as well on hands as it does on the ole bum-cheeks? Man, that burning stopped right away after I used it...I never knew anything could work that fast...Theoden...uh, Theoden? __________________ York Peppermint Patties taste better than Pearson's Peppermint Patties! But, Junior Mints are the best!

01-22-2005, 01:23 PM	#3820
The Elf-warrior Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Virginia. Posts: 952	Gandalf: "Go ride out and meet them." Theoden: (Sighs.) "Are you nuts? This is not a rabble of mindless orcs. These are fighting Uruk-Hai and they outnumber us 10 to 1." __________________ Fenris Wolf: WW LXXX.

01-22-2005, 03:57 PM	#3821
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,916	Gandalf: "Oh my Theoden, just think what I was like at college. To think I get laden with responsibility these days as well! Theoden (mumbling): "Oh God, the college stories again..." __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

01-22-2005, 04:06 PM	#3822
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,511	Hama: The paparazzi would like to have another word with you King Theoden. Theoden: :sighs, bows head: Not again. Tell them to go away. Gandalf: The Enemy is on your doorstep. Where is Rohan's security?

01-22-2005, 04:22 PM	#3823
Hama Of The Riddermark Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 282	Elrond was regretting seeing exactly how there was life in Aragorn and Arwen's future...

01-22-2005, 04:27 PM	#3824
Oddwen Drummer in the Deep Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Next Sunday A.D. Posts: 2,166	This is the look on Elrond's face, as he looks at the previous picture of himself. __________________ But all the while I sit and think of times there were before I listen for returning feet and voices at the door

01-22-2005, 04:42 PM	#3825
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,916	Confusion at the Council Elrond: "Dear Lord, what is that hideous creature?" Gandalf: "Uh, Elrond? That's Frodo the Halfling, you know, the Ringbearer?" Elrond: "Oh, uh, yes. Of course..." __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

01-22-2005, 06:45 PM	#3826
The Saucepan Man Corpus Cacophonous Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 8,436	Elrond: Take the Ring to Mordor? Are you Nuts??!! __________________ Do you mind? I'm busy doing the fishstick. It's a very delicate state of mind!

01-22-2005, 06:51 PM	#3827
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,600	Those extra few prunes at breakfast catch up with the Lord of Rivendell. __________________ peace

01-23-2005, 03:25 AM	#3828
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 6,015	Yet again... Elrond saw Gandalf the grey uncloaked. __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket...

01-23-2005, 07:32 AM	#3829
luthien-elvenprincess Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: what are you doing here? did you come here to eat my popcorn? Posts: 1,032	Elrond's reaction as Boromir presents a sampling of the disco dance craze that is currently sweeping the Gondorian gentry. __________________ York Peppermint Patties taste better than Pearson's Peppermint Patties! But, Junior Mints are the best!

01-23-2005, 11:27 AM	#3830
Meela Denethor's True Love Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mirkwood. With Thranduil... swoon Posts: 2,070	Elrond wouldn't have minded Legolas using the Council as an occasion to model the latest fashion for sarongs... if he had remembered to put on the rest of his clothing as well. __________________ 'The Hobbit' 1st impressions: 1. Thorin is hot... Oh god, I fancy a dwarf. 2. Thranduil is hotter. 3. Is that... Figwit! 4. Does Elijah Wood never age? 2nd: It's all about Fili & Kili, really. 3rd: BARD! OMG, Bard.

01-23-2005, 11:43 AM	#3831
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,530	Gandy & Theoden Gandalf "How many times have I told you not to mix the grape with the grain..." Theoden "Yeah I know... I know ..... but please can you magic up some Alka Seltzer?" Elrond 1, Hears that B88 never liked him.. 2, sees himself in the mirror having fallen victim to Trinny and Susannah __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

01-23-2005, 12:37 PM	#3832
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,916	Elrond watches helplessly as Pippin scratches his Best of Wings CD. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

01-23-2005, 01:28 PM	#3833
THE Ka Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: As with the flygja Posts: 1,522	Elrond has bad flashbacks of being known as Mitzi Del Bra, living in a pink grayhound bus and dancing in a green flaminco dress... That everyone said wasn't his colour... Elrond's 'lost in desert' dress... ~Ka __________________ Vinur, vinur skilur tú meg? Veitst tú ongan loyniveg? Hevur tú reikað líka sum eg, í endaleysu tokuni? Last edited by THE Ka; 01-23-2005 at 01:39 PM. Reason: If you want to see the dress...

01-23-2005, 01:34 PM	#3834
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,511	More "Princess Bride." Elrond: Good god, who is that witch? Celebrian: I'm not a witch. I'm your wife!

01-23-2005, 01:50 PM	#3835
Oddwen Drummer in the Deep Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Next Sunday A.D. Posts: 2,166	Uh-oh...b88's given me an idea... Celebrianchasing Elrond around: Azh nagh Dûrbatuluk! Azh nagh... Elrond: Not listening, not listening! Gandalf: But this is the One Ring from the poem. If it's destroyed, Sauron will suffer. Elrond: Wait, wait, if I heal the halfling, Sauron suffers? Gandalf: Humiliations galore. Elrond: That is a noble cause. ...such a great movie. __________________ But all the while I sit and think of times there were before I listen for returning feet and voices at the door