Hello LotRers--I'm an older--in my day, read LotR 9 summers running--now once every couple of years--of course re-read during movies (thought I would surely perish during Two Towers)--didn't know I could be so at home in another world as I was there. I wish to say, very respectfully, to those of you who are beginning your outside (I say becos it's all real, this and the other)lives, it's all good and keep if at all possible these friends you're making here and now. I've had my LotR friends for over 40 years now--we still send each other real mail in dwarfish--I still read pretty quickly for an older. I read someone saying that it's all been discussed. Not in this lifetime...
I had no clue as to who would be chosen for Strider, Longshanks--nor Frodo, or Legolas (my heart pounds thinking of pretty pretty lovely eared Legolas--Orlando Bloom could have his pick of any of my critters and eat crackers in bed) or the others of the fellowship. Chose well they did, and Evenstar, my generation, we named our children, boats, animals, whatever after her beauteous self--we nade our doors round, spoke friend and entered. The story still causes me immense pride in the deeds of men and elves, the surprise of halvlings, the strength of dwarves, and magesty of the wizard, Gandalf. I hope your forum lives on--agree to reunion for one week every month or so--love one another and honor the enjoyment. I submit this wordy post with all respect to your forum and thread, I say what I have said for love of words which have given me pleasure for so many years. There is nothing in this world like loving something fine.
^^ that was really...sweet, guy. You were doing super-amazing right up until the point when Orlando Bloom was mentioned 😛 hehe.
Well I have met numerous "best" net friends here over the years which I will never forget. Some of them even helped me pass a college course a wile back.
The world of Arda will have a huge part on when I name my daughter (whenever I have one). However, my first son will be named after me Father...because he is awesome.