Hello Elves, Hobbits, Wizards and All!

anduril22 · Post by **anduril22** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 12:28 am

Hi Everybody,

I am honoured and pleased and excited to be back. I've been a member for almost three years now but somehow could never find the time to be an active member. Now I have time on my hands and I hope I can finally be a part of this wonderful family. As for myself, I am just a plain, simple old thing with an enormous appetite for good books. I have been an ardent fan of Tolkien ever since I saw the FOTR movie. I've read LOTR four times, The Hobbit and The Silmarillion (partly). Though I saw the movie first I like his books better so you can't imagine how happy I am to finally have the time to read his books again and to be a member of his worthy fanclub. I can't wait to get to know you all.

Froda Baggins · Post by **Froda Baggins** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 5:55 am

Welcome, welcome! A pleasure to meet you, Anduril22! Glad to have you with us. Settle, have a cup of tea

and make yourself at home.

lindorie · Post by **lindorie** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 6:56 am

Mae Govannen! Welcome to the family!

Post by **Primula** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 9:03 am

Welcome back! Most pleased to have you!

Maura Labingi · Post by **Maura Labingi** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 9:24 am

Nice to meet you! I came to the books through a film version also, but way back when (the animated LOTR) and have now read them many times. I'm still tackling the Sil in fits and starts. Fascinating stuff, but it takes a lot of concentration (for me, anyway.)
-ML
aka
-Debbie/primmy

frodosmiss · Post by **frodosmiss** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 5:53 pm

Happy to have you back home for a while! Take off your shoes, put on your slippers and partake in some mighty good conversation!

I read The Hobbit in 9th grade, but remembered little other than Bilbo's name. I re-read the book and devoured the LOTR series after seeing the movies. I have read them all numerous times and am re-reading The Hobbit again because it will now be included in future lore quizzes (check them out at Word Games and join in!) and I need to bone up! I have read the Sil 3 1/2 times (was distracted the 4th attempt!). Primmy is right- it really DOES take a lot of concentration and several trips to the index at the back of the book to keep track of what you're reading! Even so, it is well worth the effort and explains a lot of what you read in LOTR.

Again- it is great to see you around again!!

Alfirin · Post by **Alfirin** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 7:18 pm

Hi Anduril22 - Gîl síla na lû govaded!

anduril22 · Post by **anduril22** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 8:51 pm

This is really an awesome place. Hats off to all of you!!

Alfirin your webpage is great. All the best! I hope your album is a success . I was happy to know that the cast will be the same in The Hobbit. The LOTR cast is quiet firmly fixed in my mind I guess. I simply can't imagine anyone other than Sir Ian McKellen playing Gandalf for instance.
I didn't know The Hobbit was also included in the lore quizzes now. I really used to love them. Guess its time to catch up on my reading!

Primmy said:

Fascinating stuff, but takes a lot of concentration.

Couldn't agree with you more!

Ringwraith-Wife · Post by **Ringwraith-Wife** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 8:52 pm

Hi! Welcome back... I've only been here 5 months today, so we haven't met before... but this is a great place, for friendship, and interesting conversation about the best movies... and especially books... ever. LOTR

tahawus · Post by **tahawus** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 11:00 pm

It's nice to know I'm not the only one who can be "missing in action."

Strange Elf · Post by **Strange Elf** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 12:02 pm

Welcome Anduril (the name of one of our cars

). Glad to have you back, and look forward to getting to know you.

If you can find the birthday thread, be sure to add your birthday, and if you can't, just pop it in here and we'll be sure to help you celebrate.

There's nothing we like more that a good celebration.

Sylvania · Post by **Sylvania** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 11:59 am

Not too late to say "Hi" am I Anduril?? I've actually been reading your posts with cottoning on to the fact you're 'sorta new'.

Really must start paying more attention1!!
However, once again - nice to meet you!

suzie-sheelf · Post by **suzie-sheelf** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 6:32 am

Welcome home.

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