Meet the Guild

[FoolOfATook]

I've been thinking about ways to improve the Guild, and it occured to me that it might be worthwile to sort of formally introduce ourselves to each other. Most of us know one another, but this could be useful to new members, and who knows- maybe we can all learn something. Anyway, I don't think it can hurt. ;)

Name: FoolofATook

Age: 20

Position: Assistant Guild-Master

Rank: I don't actually have a rank of my own. I decided it might be unfair for me to test myself, since I wrote the tests and have the notes with the answers. ;)

Favorite Work of Tolkien's: The Lord Of the Rings

Favorite Book About Tolkien: Three Way Tie: The Road to Middle-earth by Tom Shippey, The Annotated Hobbit by Douglas A. Anderson, and J.R.R. Tolkien: A Biography by Humphrey Carpenter

Favorite Middle-earth Moment: A tie between the Ents marching to Isengard and the various arrivals of the Eagles to save the day

Occupation: I'm an English Major at North Carolina State University

Other Interests: Literature, Writing, Rock music (listening to, not playing), College Basketball, Pro Baseball

Favorite Album: A tie between Pearl Jam's "Yield" and The Beatles' "Rubber Soul", but ask me another day and you'll get a different answer

Favorite Movie: Casablanca

What do you want to get out of the Guild of Tolkienology: I'm interested in studying the relationship between J.R.R. Tolkien, the man, and Middle-earth, as well as examining Tolkien's influences, and the literary aspects of Tolkien's works.

Who's brave enough to go next? ;)

[Beleg]

Name: Beleg

Age: 15

Position: None

Rank: Journeyman

Favorite Work of Tolkien: Lord of the Rings

Favorite Middle-Earth moment: Hurin reaching Cabed-an-Aras and Finding Morwen there.

Occupation: GCE

Other Interest: Litrature, Sports.

Favorite Album: I like Craig David's song 'Fill me In'

Favorite Movie(s): Braveheart, Godfather

Commitment level about Tolkien: Erm, I am not very committed.

Favorite Character: Turin, Faramir, Finduilas

Books Read: Sil, UT, LOTR, Hobbit, Letters, Parts of HOME, Smith of Wotton Major, Roverandom, Farmer Giles.

Role in Guild: Geopolitical research.

Date of Joining Guild: 11th January, 2003.

Date of Joining Forum: 10th January, 2003.

[spirit]

Name: spirit

Age: 15

Position: none

Rank: ?

Favorite Work of Tolkien's: The Lord Of the Rings

Favorite Middle: earth Moment: battle at helms deep

Occupation: in skool, (d'oh)

Other Interests: footy, tekken on ps2, reading book by tolkein and anne rice,

Favorite Album: dont have one but i like nelly, good charlotte (i dont have a taste for music of one kind)

Favorite Movie: LotR: FotR & TTT, dracula 2000 (aka: ves cravens dracula)

What do you want to get out of the Guild of Tolkienology: talk to ppl about his work, cause the skool i go to is full of loosers (most of them have never heard of tolkein) that dont appericiate tolkeins' work of masterpiece.

[Lhunithiliel]

Hi! :)
You don't know me?!
Well....

Name: Lhunithiliel

Age: :p

Position: Deputy Guild-Master, in charge of education

Rank: I still don't have one and MasterTook must be furious with me! ;)

Favorite Work of Tolkien's: Silmarillion but the more I get in touch with HoMe, the more I love it!

Favorite Book About Tolkien: Pleeeeease! I am in a period of reading everithing that I can find available about T. But it's such a mess now in my head!

Favorite Middle-earth Moment: Quite a lot, actually! One of my favourite is the moment Turin asks his sword to take his life. The other - the passing of the Grey Company on the Path of the Dead and in fact the whole story around. .... And when the Ring is destroyed and Frodo and Sam are in the middle of the firy chaos and especially how Sauron dies.... Oh! But how coula I forget?! I should have started with one of the most breath-taking moments - the Music of the Ainur!

Occupation: I'm an English language teacher and translator, who hates teaching and loves translating. Looking however for an occupation in the field of international relations.

Other Interests: Literature, Writing, computers and Internet (although I do not understand too much but love learning!)

Favorite Album: Bee Gees; Julio Iglesias; Enya; the soundtracks of "Gladiator" and "LOTR" - movies

Favorite Movie: Gladiator... Well there are some others of course :)


What do you want to get out of the Guild of Tolkienology: For the moment I expect to find my way of understanding Tolkien's philosophy.
*****
Well, now you know me :D
Pleased to meet you!
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Hey, how about some photos?

[Celebithil]

Name: Celebithil-made it up awhile ago I think it means Silver-Sword or something but I don't really remember

Age: 18

Rank: Senior Journeyman (rereading The Hobbit after doing horrible on that part of the test)

Favorite Work of Tolkien: Silmarillion with LoTR and The Hobbit right behind it:D

Favorite Middle-earth Moment: Fingolfin's fight against Morgoth

Occupation: Student of Marine Biology/Biotechnology (haven't decided either way)

Other interest: Reading other fantasy books, (Dragonlance, Last of the Rensahi, WoT though its getting a bit stale and my new obsession the Dark Tower Series by Stephen King along with others) playing Football American Style even though I suck at it, Wiffle Ball, loving the good ole Red Sox this year is the year, hating the Yankees (Spawn of the True Dark Lord Morgoth Himself), an avid Macintosh user and Bill Gates hater and many other things can't think of right now.

Music: Most anything except countyr my taste goes from Frank Sinatra to Disturbed, Pink Floyd to Jay-Z almost anything.

Previously My Favorite Non-Tolkien Movie- Braveheart/Matrix

Favorite Movie-Boondog Saints I just saw this movie tonight and Man Alive was it good. Everyone should go out and see it right now.

What do you want to get out of the Guild of Tolkienology: I want others to discuss my interest in the great works of JRR and people to listen to my ideas about them. As something of a sidenote I'm interested in all the Hall of Seminar/Lectures and all that stuff but it's a lot of stuff to read and was wondering if someone could direct me where to start.

Life goals: Own and Live in a Castle, Publish a Book, Not die ere the Red Sox win a World Series(don't worry its happening this year), kill the Devil and Watch as Microsoft goes bankrupt and Macintosh's take over the computer market.

[Morgoth]

Name: Morgoth
Age:16
Occupation: Student
Favourite Tolkien Book: The Silmarillion
Rank: Journeyman Tolkienologist
Greatest Middle Earth Moment: Destroying the Two Trees *evil laugh*. No, I love 'The Ride of The Rohirrim'
Other Interest: BMX, Music, Walking
Current Favourite Film: Return Of The King
What I get out of the GOT: I like feeling like I know quite a bit about Tolkien's works, and that I can contribute stuff that other like-minded people can enjoy
Goals In Life: To walk the beautiful places of the Earth, and never stop. And to write a good screenplay of The Silmarillion.
Photo: On the forum photo album

[gate7ole]

Lists! I love them

Name: gate7ole
Age: 22
Rank: Journeyman
Favourite Work of Tolkien: Silmarillion
Favourite ME moment: a. the coming of Turgon at Nirnaeth, b. the death of Théodred (in UT), c. Sam’s return home after Frodo leaves to Aman.
Favourite Elf/Men/Ainu: Fingolfin/Elendil/Ulmo.
Occupation: university, spending my parents’ money
Other interests: sci-fi literature, cinema and hanging with friends at pubs, football (watching and playing)
Favourite Album: Nevermind and Ten (sorry FoolOfATook, but this is PJ’s best album)
Favourite Movie: Godfathers, Seven
Famous person I would like to meet (besides Tolkien): The first Homo Sapiens (to see how much we have evolved)
One question that I would ask Tolkien about ME: What will happen to the Elves after the Final Battle?
My aim this week: to finish my lecture coming in three days!!!
Favourite GoT member: ;)

[Ecthelion]

Name: Ecthelion

Age:13 (not for long:) )

Rank: Apprentice (hopefully not for long)

Favorite Tolkien Work: Lord of The Rings

Fav Book of LOTR: Return of The King

Fav ME Moment: Whole Battle of Pellenor Fields

Occupation: Student

Other Intrests: Playing basketball and playing who can make the teacher yell the loudest.

Favorite Album: "Maladroit" by Weezer

Fav Movie: Monty Python and The Holy Grail (but I'm hoping Bruce Almighty will replace MPATHG)

What would I ask Tolkien about ME: DID BALROGS HAVE WINGS?!??!?!?!?!?!

I would want to meet Jim Carrey, he's hilarious.

[Gil-Galad]

Name:Gil-Galad

Age:Almost 19

Position:Charter member,but I would like to become deputy guildmaster of something someday :(

Rank:I'm having a test for changing my rank to Sr.Journeyman.

Favorite Work of Tolkien's:The Silmarillion

Favorite Book About Tolkien:I'm in process of reading them.

Favorite Middle-earth MomentNirnaeth Arnoediad

Occupation:
I graduate this spring from English Language School "Plovdiv" and now I'm looking for a university in Europe where I can continue my education in the field of political science

Other Interests:.Music,soccer,history,partying. and many many more........but the most important is LIVING!

Favorite Album:
Massive Attack-"Protection",Jeff Mills-"Purpose maker",Enigma"The Screen Behind The Mirror" and many many other albums

Favorite Movie:
They are so many:"Heat","Willow","The Green Mile","Top Gun","Seven","12 Monkeys","The Godfather"

What do you want to get out of the Guild of Tolkienology:friends,cognition about Tolkien's world,fun and .........and......I don't know what else

[gilgalad]

Name: gilgalad (not to be confused with Gil-Galad, the other guy!)

Age: 16

Gender: Male

Rank: Taking test for Sr. Journeyman tomorrow or Sunday

Fav. Tolkien Work: The Silmarillion

Fav. ME moment: Dagor Aglareb/ Hurin's defiance of Morgoth

Fav. Elf/Man/Ainu: Feanor/ Tour/ Varda

Occupation: Student

Interests: Taekwon-do, Gaelic Football, Reading.

Favourite Album(s): Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness (The Smashing Pumpkins), Queen - The Platinum Collection (Queen), RATM (Rage Against the Machine), Blood, Sugar, Sex, Magik/ By the Way (RHCP).

Fav. Movie: "The Fellowship of the Ring", "The Great Escape", "The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly", The Matrix, The Magnificent 7.

Person I would Like to Meet: Billy Corgan(Samshing Pumkins/Zwan). I'll be meeting RHCP on August 23 when they play at Slane Castle in Ireland along with Foo Fighters and Queens of the Stone Age. I HAVE BACKSTAGE PASSES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Anamatar IV]

Name: Anamatar Araratar Avataratar Anamaratar;)

Age: Soon to be 14...but currently 13

Position: Charter Member:D

Rank: Sr. JourneyMan

Favorite Work of Tolkien's: Unfinished Tales

Favorite Book About Tolkien: ehhh?

Favorite Middle-earth: The Eotheod coming to the aid of Ciriol on the field of the Celebrant.

Occupation: student and professional procrastinator

Other Interests: Music sports, video games, animation, all that junk;)

Favorite Album: meh. I prefer singles

Favorite Movie: I am fond of Rush Hour 1!

What do you want to get out of the Guild of Tolkienology: friends and deeper knowledge of Tolkien's works.

[Eledhwen]

Name: Eledhwen - a descriptive name given to Morwen.

Age: 47

A Christian. My Church website: www.sfc-uk.org

Occupation: I'm the secretary of the local Chamber of Commerce.

Family: Husband (Maths and chess!), grown-up son (computers) and daughter (music and art), and three young daughters age 10, 8 and 6.

Interests: Reading, writing (just completed a screenwriting course), walking - preferably on mountains, but the Downs will do, singing and playing violin (not both at the same time - the violin wobbles), drawing and painting (when I get the chance).

Guild Rank: None. I may get round to being tested... maybe.

Favourite Tolkien literature? It's all good, I like the FotR at Crickhollow, where Frodo learns his secret isn't so secret after all; and I like the story of Beren and Luthien (incl BolT version). For big drama, the Fall of Gondolin as described in BolT2.

I like the films Beleg_Strongbow listed - they're pacey and well-timed. I like the LotR films too, as films. No all-time favourite though.

Taste in music - anything dynamic and good. Also some quiet stuff. So - Tchaikowsky, Hildegard von Bingen, Status Quo, Enya...

My aims for this year are: 1. to get my screenplay portfolio sorted; 2. to get plans for an arts centre underway in my town; 3. to go somewhere interesting this summer.

My aim for this week: To go for a pub lunch in the Eagle and Child, Oxford EDIT: (achieved - even though the car broke down!)

(I had to delete and remake this post as it wouldn't let me change the photo!)

[Hirila]

Name: Hirila

Age: 21

Position: Charter member and Deputy Guildmaster on Membership

Rank: yet to be tested

Favorite Work of Tolkien's: Roverandom

Favorite Book About Tolkien: J.R.R. Tolkien: A Biography by Humphrey Carpenter plus many details from many many other books I have sneaked into but not read entirely

Favorite Middle-earth Moment: When Eowyn fell in love with Faramir, she deserved him well.

Occupation: student at University

Other Interests: literature, classical music, chocolate, aerobics, ju-jutsu, spending time with Gwanuor (my boyfriend, I gave him an elvish name)

Favorite Album: "Swing when you're winning" Robbie Williams, Dvorak's eighth symphony

Favorite Movie: Star Wars, Matrix, Gladiator and silly romantic films (e.g. Rosamunde Pilcher films)

What do you want to get out of the Guild of Tolkienology: Talking and discussion different aspects of Tolkien and his works.

[Mrs. Maggott]

Mrs. Maggott

Age: 62 (on May 30th)

Religion: I am an Orthodox Christian; my husband is a Deacon in the Orthodox Church in America and I sing in the choir (and haven't been shot at yet!).

Position or Rank in the Guild: None at the moment. I want to take some test, but I keep forgetting to do it - and that does not bode well for my eventual placement.

Occupation: Artist/Craftsman/Iconographer (paint, fabric, stained glass); also run a legal typing service.

Married with 2 children (daughter 37, son 33)

Ethnic background: Celtic, English, Hobbit (and maybe a little troll...)

Favorites Composers: Ralph Vaughn Williams, Alan Hovanhess, Jean Sibelius, Celtic music, soundtracks.

Favorite Books: Tolkien, medieval history, mysteries (Robert Van Gulik) the Harry Potter books, lots and lots and lots and lots and lots of books......

Animals: favorite: cats but I have a Peke; I love all animals but I can live far away from spiders and other creepy crawlies (except ladybugs, lightening bugs and butterflies). However, I do love reptiles (the non-poisonous variety).

Films: I love all the old, B sci-fi B&W films from the 50s. I like monstor movies, but I hate these "splatter films". A good scary film (the original Psycho) is fine, but many of these films are just disgusting. Some of their directors have Mr. Jackson's problem: they have never learned that less is often more.

What do I hope to do this year? Probably reach 63 without falling apart - but winning the lottery would be nice!

[samjor]

Name:Samjor

Dont believe in God

Rank: novice

Occupation: Umemployed at the moment

Single with 1 child (son 5yrs old)

Faourite book: The Hobbit so far

Interests: Reading, Internet, acoustic guiterand a new interest in Tolkien.

Favourite Album at the Moment:Coldplay A rush of blood to the head

Favorite flim: The Godfather Part 2

I would like to use the guild as a means of educating myself in the history of Tolkien Lore.

[Eledhwen]

I've got a lot to smile about Elennainie! Can we see a photo when your hair's pink (not very medieval/Anglo Saxon!). I have a friend who does Medieval re-enactments - he travels around the country going to the actual sites of battles etc.

[Elennainie]

I've got a lot to smile about Elennainie!
I'm very glad you do! :)

Can we see a photo when your hair's pink (not very medieval/Anglo Saxon!).
If I'm brave enough, sure! Well, who knows what those Anglo Saxons REALLY did for fun...

I have a friend who does Medieval re-enactments - he travels around the country going to the actual sites of battles etc. Cool, I'd love to see that. What culture/time period does he portray? Is he a knight? In our group, we have real knights with shiny silver armor and everything and they really wack each other up-side the head, but the "swords" are rattan, not sharp metal, so nobody gets killed! ;)

[Mrs. Maggott]

Well, the early "English" - Angles, Anglo-Saxons, Picts and Celts - all painted themselves blue with woad if I remember correctly. Mel Gibson did it for Braveheart although certainly by the time of Wallace it was centuries after such decorative 'war paint' was being used. I think it is more about the time of the Romans and before that the custom was used.

But, who knows? If Queen Boadicea (sp?) had dyed her hair pink, maybe she would have driven the Romans from the British Isles! :p

[Elennainie]

...getting disturbing picture of mad woman with blue face and pink hair!!!:eek: :eek: I want to hear the rest of the Guild's bio's too, hope everybody posts here! :)

[gilgalad]

Yeah, it would be great if we could get everyone's profile up here. It was an excellant idea for a thread, well done FoAT.

[Finduilas]

Name: Finduilas

Age: 14, soon becoming 15

Rank: Journeyman

Favourite work of Tolkien: Silmarillion

Favourite book about Tolkien: I don't think I have the required knowledge to decide on this topic now.

Favourite Middle Earth Moment: Numerous. One of them is the Death of Beleg Cuthalion.

Occupation: I am in my first year at the Plovdiv Mathematical High School, considering architecture as my future job.

Other Interests: Parties, books, magazines, dogs, music, sports, etc.

Favourite Album: Probably the Soundtrack of 'Crease'

Favourite Movie: 'Crease', 'Flashdance', 'The Story of Mathew Shepherd', etc.

What do you want to get out of the Guild of Tolkienology: first of all friends, improvment of my English and knowledge of Tolkien's master work

[Bethelarien]

Name: Bethelarien Undomiel

Age: 16

Position: None

Rank: Just plain member.

Favorite Work of Tolkien's: The Lord Of the Rings

Favorite Book About Tolkien: Um...none as of yet, I haven't read any about him

Favorite Middle-earth Moment: Hmmmm...Beren coming upon Luthien, the Eagles saving the day again...the list could go on and on.

Occupation: Currently, I'm just a high school student as I recently quit my part-time job.

Other Interests: Literature, Writing, Acting, Singing

Favorite Album: I'd have to say.....actually, I don't know.

Favorite Movie: All SW movies, all LOTR movies, Armageddon (it has a special meaning to me), um, MI 1&2

What do you want to get out of the Guild of Tolkienology: I just want to learn. I love learning, so I want to keep learning everything I possibly can.

[Eöl]

Name: Eöl (or Alex)

Age:15

Position: Charter Member

Rank: Sr. Journeyman

Favorite Work Of Tolkien's: The Silmarillion

Favorite Book About Tolkien: Probably Letters, only skimmed through that.

Favorite Middle Earth Event: The Fall Of Gondolin (BoLT Version)

Occupation: Slacker Extraordinaire

Interests: Bass guitar, paintball and...Tolkien!

Favorite Album: AFI - Sing The Sorrow

Favorite Movie: The Matrix, SLC Punk and Fight Club

What Do You Want To Get Out Of The Guild Of Tolkienology: I hope someday to have read HoME (all 12), UT, The Sil, LotR and The Hobbit 6-7 times. If I can share my knowledge and learn from others, I don't see a better place than this!

[Bethelarien]

Um, Eol, buddy...that was a double post. Did you mean to do that?

.oO{I didn't know I was older than you!}

[Finarfin]

Name: Finarfin

Age: 15

Rank and position: The lowest of the lowly maggots

Read: LOTR twice; Silmarillion twice; the hobbit once; ploughing through unfinished tales right now so i can take the snr.journeyman test

Interests: athletics (irish champion 60m hurdles), computers, reading, music, cinema

[Eöl]

Welcome to the forum and this wonderful guild Finarfin!:)

Um, Eol, buddy...that was a double post. Did you mean to do that?

Dang attachments...:p

[Eledhwen]

Originally posted by Finarfin
Interests: athletics (irish champion 60m hurdlesCor, look everyone, we've got an athlete in the guild! Welcome, Finarfin.

Eöl, I too love the account of the Fall of Gondolin in BoLT2 - it's really epic, tragic, big, awesome and heroic. A feature film in itself.

[Melian]

Name: Melian

Age:18

Position: Member

Rank: Doubtful, probably an Expert

Favourite work of Tolkien's: The Sil

Favourite book about Tolkien: haven't read such yet

Favourite middle-earth event:Beren and Luthien's love, Earendil's sail

Occupation: Student

Interests: archaeology, history, basketball, paintinfg, music

Favourite album: Most of Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sting and Louis Armstrong

Movie: none

What about the guild?:new contacts

[Beleg]

Eek! Almost fractured my finger playing basketball yesterday. I am glad someone else is also interested in Basketball!

[gilgalad]

Originally posted by Finarfin
Name: Finarfin

Age: 15

Rank and position: The lowest of the lowly maggots

Read: LOTR twice; Silmarillion twice; the hobbit once; ploughing through unfinished tales right now so i can take the snr.journeyman test

Interests: athletics (irish champion 60m hurdles), computers, reading, music, cinema

He probably wants to keep it quiet but he's also class champion at Unreal Tournament. I always come third! (Damn that Shine guy!);)

[Finarfin]

You come third because you probably always stumble on people like Brian to kill, he's so gangly :D . But enough of that stuff, people dont want to read muck like this

[FoolOfATook]

But enough of that stuff, people dont want to read muck like this

You show wisdom beyond your years, young Tolkienologist. ;) :D

[Melian]

Originally posted by Beleg_strongbow
Eek! Almost fractured my finger playing basketball yesterday. I am glad someone else is also interested in Basketball!

Fair game, isn't it, oh, Elf master?
Actually,I've been in the school team for a long long time,but as I'm graduating this year I guess the end is near. So I took on Free Dance classes.

[Elennainie]

What is "free dancing", Melian? I'm taking belly dancing right now, and it is a blast. I love that middle eastern music and the jingle jangle of the hip scarfs and bracelets - so fun!!! :)

[FoolOfATook]

What is "free dancing", Melian?

I'm so busy trying to wrap my mind around the idea of a Bulgarian quoting Bob Marley, that I don't have time to question other stuff about our beloved Melian. :D ;)

[Lhunithiliel]

Originally posted by FoolOfATook
I'm so busy trying to wrap my mind around the idea of a Bulgarian quoting Bob Marley, that I don't have time to question other stuff about our beloved Melian. :D ;)
LOL And why, FoT?! What's so surprising? :D

[Hirila]

I guess it's the image of a Bulgarian (who in this picture looks more like a Russian, i.e. lots of fur) dancing the reggae on Jamaika. Not to forget, there are rastas coming our under his fur hat and the fur itself is painted yellow, green, red.


Eeeekkk. :D

[Lantarion]

Name: Lantarion, Lanty
Age: 16
Rank: [yet to be tested]
Favourite Work of Tolkien's: The Silmarillion
Favourite Middle-earth Event: When the salves of Angband are freed at the end of the War of Wrath.
Occupation: Moderator! :D
Other Interests: Languages, Literature, Mythologies, Writing: Poetry, Languages, Stories, &c.
Favourite Album(s): Rage Against the Machine - [first album]; Disturbed - Believe; Adiemus - Cantata Mundi
Favourite movies: The Matrix, The Matrix Reloaded, Jack the Bear, and others too numerous to remember.
What about the guild: I hope to expand my knowledge of Arda, both from the members of the Guild and from the HoME, and other related works.

[Luthien Tunivel]

Name: Luthien Tunivel (there's a whole story about why my name is spelled wrong, if anyone wants to hear, I'd be happy to post it.)

Age: 13

Rank: Journeyman (almost done with the Sil, so that'll hopefully be changing soon)

Favorite work of Tolkien: The Lord of the Rings

Favorite Middle Earth Moment: AHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! How on earth am I supposed to decide? I LOVE EVERYTHING!!

Occupation: NJ's official Red Sox lover and Yankees hater (really I'm still in school)

Other intrests: Reading, playing the trombone, convincing people that JK Rowling is a mental lunitic who copied most of her characters from Tolkien, playing tennis, playing softball even though I stink at it, hanging out with my friends, watching all the Red Sox baseball games, watching the yankee ball games when the Red Sox aren't on and rooting for them to lose, dissing the school's computers, (they're Macs, I hate macs), and making bets with my friends on when it will finially stop raining for a week.;)

Music: Simple Plan (my favorite) Avril Lavigne, Evanescence, TLC, whoever did that song called Dumb Girls, and a lot of other people that I forgot.

Favorite Non-Tolkien movie: tie between Miss Congeniality (sp?) and Legally Blond

What I want to get out of the Guild of Tolkienology: I want to learn more about Tolkien and listen to other people's opinions on the mysteries of Middle Earth, and also meet friend and have fun.

Life Goals: become a veterinarian, keep my mom from turning into a yankee fan, and own a Hawaiian island.

[Eriol]

Oops. I just found this.

Name: Eriol, not nicknamed yet
Age: 27
Rank: Sr. Journeyman
Favourite Work of Tolkien's: The LoTR
Favourite Middle-earth Event: Sam's song, alone and desperate, in Cirith Ungol.
Occupation: Biologist
Other Interests: Love, Bridge, philosophy
Favourite Album(s): Sultans of Swing (Dire Straits), Revolver (Beatles), and many brazilian albums you've never heard about.
Favourite movies: A Man for All Seasons, LA Story, High Society... etc.
What about the guild: er... I don't know, I hope to find out though.
Life goals: see Other Interests :D

;)

[Gil-Galad]

Originally posted by Eriol
Oops. I just found this.

philosophy
;)
philosophy?!Impressive,who is your favourite philosopher?:)

[Eriol]

Kierkegaard.

[Gil-Galad]

Originally posted by Eriol
Kierkegaard.
WOW ,now I'm really impressed.:)

[Eriol]

... and I'm flattered. Though I don't know what is so impressive about it.

He is, after all, a good philosopher :D

[Gil-Galad]

Originally posted by Eriol
... and I'm flattered. Though I don't know what is so impressive about it.

He is, after all, a good philosopher :D
A good?He is my second favourite philosopher after Plato!

[Finduilas]

Well,well,.....an intellectual quarrel....! ;) :)

[Eriol]

Much better -- and rarer! An intellectual agreement ;).

[Jesse]

Name: Jesse

Age: 16 1/2

Rank: I'm still a greenie...:(

Favorite work of J.R.R. Tolkien: The Fellowship of the Ring

Favorite event in the Lord of the Rings saga: The Last Battle

Favorite album: Umm...Michael W. Smith's Worship Again. I mostly listen to the local Christian Contemporary music radio station

Favorite movies: The Mummy, Jurrassic Park 2 & 3, All the animated Scooby-Doo movies (I'm a kid at heart!), Godzilla, Rebirth of Mothra I-IV, Lord of the Rings-Fellowship of the Ring, The Life of Jesus Christ, Where Jesus Walked, Robin Hood-Men In Tights, Stargate, & finally, the Heroes and Legends of the Bible video series. I'm very religious.

Occupation: Servant of the LORD Jesus Christ & Online Evangelist

Favorite music:Christian Contemporary music

Hobbies: Jesus Christ, Conservation, Lord of the Rings, movies (Except Harry Potter & the James Bond series), & more of Jesus Christ

Goal in life: To become a Fundemental Baptist minister

[Manveru]

Name: Manveru

Age: 23

Position: proud member

Rank: Journeyman

Fave work of Tolkien: The Silmarillion

Fave book about Tolkien: I'm still struggling to read one (lack of time:()

Fave Middle-earth moment: a fight between Fingolfin the High King of Noldor and Morgoth the Black Enemy of the World

Occupation: student

Other interests: archeology, sports (especially watching NBA and NHL-I play basketball a little bit too), computer and many more...

Fave album: 'Californication' by Red Hot Chili Peppers (RHCP rulez;))

Fave movie: except LotR, of course... Braveheart (Mel Gibson--the best!!)

What do you want to get out of the Guild of Tolkienology: I want to learn as much as I can about life and works of the greatest author ever walked the earth; share some ideas with the rest of the members; simply -- HAVE FUN:D

[Gil-Galad]

Archeology?!!!I hope Melian won't read that cause she is mad about archeology and she even is preparing herself for university entrance exam which will give her the right to study archeology.

[Manveru]

Originally posted by Gil-Galad:
Archeology?!!!I hope Melian won't read that cause she is mad about archeology and she even is preparing herself for university entrance exam which will give her the right to study archeology.
Me too...(but it will be the ranking of 'maturity diploms' at the university). I'm also taking the entrance exam for english literature in July. This will give me the chance of study Tolkien's works deeply, cause I'm going to write an MA diploma project closely related with HIM, Elves and Middle-earth;)
BEST OF LUCK (especially to Melian on her exam:D )

[Melian]

Lo! The mad archaeologist did read it!
Hi, colleague. I'm happy to meet another Howard Carter Reincarnated.:)
Good luck to you too!

[Melian]

Btw, I've got 9 RHCP albums...Another madness shared,eh?

[Manveru]

As for that...I've got all of them:D...plus all (I think;)) bonus tracks.
I'm completely freaked out, but ... this is the music for my ears and I could not think of another band (I mean I listen to other music, but...):eek: :D :cool:

[Melian]

Then play "Scar Tissue" tonight and let it be a greeting from me for you!:)

[Manveru]

You bet I will...THX
In return... from me the most beautiful ballad ever played: ''Under the bridge''--> do not let Your heart be troubled while listening to IT:cool:

[Gil-Galad]

Mad Archeologists!!!!!!!:) :) EXTREMELYMAD RHCP fans ,but their last album "By the way"is not as good as the previous one.It is really made by the way.I've told Melian that but she is their maddest fan and don't believe me.

[Manveru]

As a true RHCP's FAN I should say...(I don't really want to say such things at the forum;))
Now seriously...I agree with you, G-G that 'By The Way' is not so good as 'Blood Sugar Sex Magik' or 'Californication', but it still kicks ... (you know what;)).
Hence, I CANNOT agree with you that it is made by the way;)
Let critics say what they want, Melian... what does it mean for the MAD FANS? Nothing;):D

[Grond]

Name: Grond (nickname also Grond)
Age: 49

Position: extremely proud member

Rank: don't remember (which test did I pass FoaT?)

Fave work of Tolkien: The Silmarillion

Fave book about Tolkien: Biography by Humphrey Carter

Fave Middle-earth moment: My moment of glory was when my boss used me to smite the great Finwe down. Secondly was digging all those pits that Fingolfin kept falling into.

Family: 3 sons (26 year old in Dallas, 20 year old twin in Lake Charles and 20 year old twin in Baton Rouge.) 1 daughter (28 year old also in Dallas.) 1 beautiful grandson in Dallas with son #1. Mother in law - lives with my wife and me, and, of course, my wife without whom I would be nothing. :)

Occupation: Insurance Auditor

Other interests: 5th and 6th grade Sunday School teacher (with my wife), golf, tennis, yardwork :( and anything and everything Tolkien, the Guild of Tolkienology (although I've been a bad boy and have been absent too much.)

Newest Interest - Singing (I sing both solo and in the church choir.) So far I've performed "He Is", "Promise Me", and this weekend I'll perform "Above All" on Sunday Night.

Fave album: Aaorn - Jeoffrey

Fave movie: except LotR, of course... Patriot (also Mel Gibson--the best!!)

What do you want to get out of the Guild of Tolkienology: Started it to help others learn more about Tolkien... ended up learning as much about the great nature of people as the works of Tolkien. What a wonderful place.

[Manveru]

I should say ''welcome back'', Grond, but...I wasn't here when You had left<--NOT A GOOD WORD;)...I know that it was periodically (sorry--a NEW member;)) so I just say ''WELCOME''
Originally posted by Grond:
Fave movie: except LotR, of course... Patriot (also Mel Gibson--the best!!)
*claping hands*:D :D :D

[Scatha]

Name: Scatha

Age: 36

Position: member

Rank: waiting to be tested for journeyman

Fave work of Tolkien: The Hobbit (my first book of Tolkien)

Family: Just me and my girlfriend, living here in france. The rest of my family still resides in the netherlands. (where I lived until 9 months ago)

Occupation: ICT, currently employed by HP.

Other interests: Medieval History, Fantasy, Artwork, Celtic music, Medieval arms and armor, The Crusades, Castle and Fortress design, Martial Arts.

Newest Interest: Started to design a model, to be built by myself. Medieval tower set on a hill, together with landscape, etc.

Fave album: Anything by Loreena McKennitt, mutter by Rammstein, Wayfarer by John Doan, celtic music in general.

Fave authors: Tolkien, Raymond E. Feist.

Fave movie: Braveheart, LOTR.

What do you want to get out of the Guild of Tolkienology: Helping others where I can, but also learning the great language of quenya and more about tolkien's work.

[Melian]

Manveru!
I am not sure if you received any pm from me, but I wanted to say thank you for "Under the Bridge".

Grond!
I can't express how much we missed you! I'm glad you're here again.:D :D :D

[Manveru]

Originally posted by Melian:
Manveru!
I am not sure if you received any pm from me, but I wanted to say thank you for "Under the Bridge".
Sure I received, but it slipped my mind (ups:o sorry).
I am glad to see you liked it:D

[Firawyn]

Name: Sabeen

Age: 14(not for long, thank God)

Occupation: Well...right now I work at a dog kennel; and when I FINALLY grow up I plan to be a Federal agent and when I retire I will be an archoeaoligist.

Location: Pennsylvania, USA (btw does anyone reilize that Pennsylvania is the only US state that goes by "P.A."? Weird)

Favorite Tolkien work: LOTR, I guess. That and the Hobbit are all I've read so far.

Favorite Middle Earth moment: In the movies, I think it's the times when Golum is talking to himself. That or the Council of Elrond. In the books...wow that's hard...I think it's the point when Sam thinks Frodo dies.

LOTR moment that makes you say "what did you do that for?!":
I would say the part when Borimer tries to take the ring from Frodo, but I hate dumb Borimer so it's not that one. I guess it would have to be in the second movie at the battle of Helms Deep when that elf(what was his name?) Gets shot with an orc arrow and dies. I hate watching people that can't die, die. My opinion might change however, when ROTK come out this Christmas.

Favorite Music: Country all the way!:D

Favorite Books:LOTR,Narnia, Star Wars, Artemis Fowl

Favorite Movies:The Star Wars Collection, LOTR, Disney.

*I will add more later(as in edit)

[Finduilas]

Originally posted by Sabeen
Favorite Books:LOTR,Narnia, Star Wars, Artemis Fowl


Hm..Are the Artemis Fowl books nice? Because I wanted to read them but I didn't at the end...:rolleyes:
What I mean is whether it is worth buying and reading them.

[Scatha]

Wouldn't that mostly be pending on the taste of the reader/person, if the books are worth reading or to be bought?

[Finduilas]

Well, probably you're right but since he likes Tolkien's works we would have at least a similar taste in books, right?;)

[Gil-Galad]

Originally posted by Finduilas
Well, probably you're right but since he likes Tolkien's works we would have at least a similar taste in books, right?;)
It's not always the same .Many people like Tolkien but they have totally different tastes.For example many people who like Tolkien listen to black metal and all sorts of metal and hard rock thinking that's the music which fits best to Tolkien's works and world.But I do not listen to such kind of music.You know I listen house,techno,jazz,trip-hop,ambient,dub,chill out,dark-hop,new age etc.
As you can see totally different tastes.

[Finduilas]

Well, yes and I like pop-folk too...and you don't...;)
But anyway, books at least are not like music,books are different.If a book sucks nobody will like it...
What I mean actually, is that if a person likes a book there's a much bigger possibility for another person to like it too then if this similarities were connected with music.

[Scatha]

Not quite, finduilas.

For instance, many people like the works of weis and hickman, which I find absolutely horrid to read.

[Gil-Galad]

Originally posted by Finduilas
Well, yes and I like pop-folk too...and you don't...;)
But anyway, books at least are not like music,books are different.If a book sucks nobody will like it...
What I mean actually, is that if a person likes a book there's a much bigger possibility for another person to like it too then if this similarities were connected with music.
But there are also different types of books,and many different styles of literature.

[Finduilas]

Yes there are.
Ok then I'll hope that our tastes match.

[Firawyn]

Well there is a little in Artemis Fowl for almost everyone, I say. They are an all are reading level and they a worth buying. I have the first two but the third just came out and I wont but it till in comes out in paperback.

[BlackCaptain]

Name: Black Captain; BC; MorgulKing (for some Old Schoolness:D)

Age: 13

Position: Yet to be tested

Rank: Not sure at all yet... When exactly do I get tested?

Favorite Work of Tolkien's: The Silmarillion

Favorite Book About Tolkien: Not read any :(

Favorite Middle-earth Moment: Ohh wow too many... Umm... I'd have to say when the Witch-King blew off the gates of Minas Tirith, or the whole Minas Morgul, Cirith Ungol scene with Frodo Sam Gollum Shelob and Myself. But then again the grey heavens were so sad! Oh I just can't choose...

Occupation: Student; Caddy

Other Interests: Calvin and Hobbes; Guitar; Music in general; Spending money:D; Electronics; Getting cought up in my new social life:D

Favorite Album: ACDC Back in Black, or Best of Van Halen

Favorite Movie: Either Monty Python and the Holy Grail, or .... oh I can't think of it. I know there's ONE movie that I love above all others, but I CANT THINK OF IT!!!

What do you want to get out of the Guild of Tolkienology: A deeper relationship with my fellow TTFers, and a deeper relationship and understanding of Tolkien's works.

[Mithrandread]

Name: Mithrandread; Dread

Age: 38

Gender: Why, a Lady, of course!:):D

Where are you from: I am from the United States. I live in Denver, Colorado, though I was not born there. I am the daughter of an immigrant, and am of mixed racial and ethnic background, though I am primarily of African descent. I have lived in, and travelled throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Rank: None, yet

Occupation: Small business owner; community organizer

How introduced to Tolkien: As a small child, around 7 or 8. I was already an avid reader then, and my father kept boxes and boxes of old books (mostly classics) stored in our basement. We children were not supposed to touch these books, but I would sneak in and read them anyway. Among the many jewels stored in those boxes was The Hobbit. I read it, and loved it! I checked my school library to see if they had any more books by Tolkien, but they didn't, so I persuaded my parents to take me to the public library, and there, we found LOTR. My parents read the book with me the first time, but over the years, I've read it, and other Tolkien books many times.

Favorite Tolkien book: The Silmarillion

Tolkien book you'd like to read next: The Adventures of Tom Bombadil

Favorite Middle Earth Moment: The point in the Battle of the Pelennor Fields where everyone thought that the Corsairs of Umbar were upon them, but in actuality, it was Aragorn and Company coming to aid the Battle, and the subsequent reunion of Aragorn and Éomer.

Most touching moment: When Gollum almost repented

Moment when you felt like saying, "What did you do that for?": When Sam berated Gollum at his would-be point of remorse

********
Other interests; Cats, computer games, music, politics, advocacy

Other authors you like: Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, Sir Arthur C. Clarke, Larry Niven, Tom Clancy, Frederick Forsythe, Alice Walker...

What do I want to get out of The Tolkienology Guild: Learn more about the works of J. R. R. Tolkien, exercise my creativity, and make friends while doing it all!:)

[ILLOTRTM]

Name: ILLOTRTM here, but for Goodness' Sakes, people, PLEASE call me Cora :D

Age: *sigh* 13..... 13....

Gender: They don't call me "My Lady" for nothing, you know ;);)

Position: New and slightly nervous member

Rank: Yet to be tested

Favorite work of Tolkien’s: Undecided

Occupation: Hopeful Fantasy Novelist to be.....

Other Interests: I have an incredibly vast range of interests..... The basic ones involve the usual reading and writing, Music, Singing, Acting, Computers, ect. I have an extreme fascination with medieval history and the like, including interest in castle design.... and city design... explaining why "Stronghold" is one of my favorite games (Thanks for the suggestion, Scatha!) I love horseback riding, it's one of my favorite past times, and good, long, intelligent, and in-depth conversation. That pretty much sums up my interests.

Favorite Movies: LOTR Movies, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Ring, Spirited Away, and Braveheart come to mind.

Favorite Authors: I don’t believe it’s necessary to say my favorite, *cough* Tolkien of course *cough*. Right alongside him is David Eddings.

What I plan to get out of the GoT: Pretty much what everyone else has said. I want to learn more about Tolkien and his works, and make some friends who share my passion. :)

Other stuff you may want to know:

Favorite kind of Pizza: Broccoli (I kid you not!)

:):):)

[Firawyn]

Originally posted by Finduilas
Well, probably you're right but since he likes Tolkien's works we would have at least a similar taste in books, right?;)

Hey Finduilas!

I was rereading this thread and saw this post. Just something to clear up. If you were refering to me here then I just wasnt to claer up that I am a she. Just in case.:D

[Finduilas]

Originally posted by Sabeen
Hey Finduilas!

I was rereading this thread and saw this post. Just something to clear up. If you were refering to me here then I just wasnt to claer up that I am a she. Just in case.:D

Yes,it was for you and I'm teribly sorry...
I'll know from now on. :)

[Firawyn]

's okay. It's hard to tell, I know. For the longest time I thought that Wonko was a guy and Snaga was a girl. It turned out to be the other way around.

[Finduilas]

Originally posted by Sabeen
's okay. It's hard to tell, I know. For the longest time I thought that Wonko was a guy and Snaga was a girl. It turned out to be the other way around.

Yeah!:D
And ,what's more, they're married.....;)

[drjekil_bg]

Name: Dr Jekil
Age:
Rank:None,yet
Favorite Work of Tolkin:The Lord of the Rings(well the others are unique as well but this one i like the most)
Favorite book about Tolkin:I cant find a book like this here:( or may be i havent searched enough.well there is still enough time
Favorite Middle-earth moment:well who can say only one moment,who can say two moments.well i will say that my favorite moment is when i first open the Lord of the Rings book
Occupation:Student
Other interests:well i like to write(i have started my own book),i like to play computer games,watch tv,i like go to the cinema( i am some kind of a maniac) and i like animals as well(exept snakes, i hate snakes)
Favorite Album:i dont have one because i like to listen to everything because every style,singer or a group have something in there music that no one else have
Favorite movie:if a big to write them i should make a new tread just for my favorite movies.well lets i just say that i like movies that are made with love and arent senceless.
What do you want to get out of the Guild of Tolkienology: to expand my knoladge of the tolkin's works and find new friends

[Scatha]

Finduilas... last i heard, they were engaged, when did they get married?

[Finduilas]

Well, they may not be...I'm not sure...

But I think they are.

[Khôr’nagan]

ERROR! PLEASE DELETE THIS POST, AS I HAVE NOT THE ADMINISTRATIVE ACCESS TO DO SO!

I don't know what happenned... I must have pressed post before I finished. (But then how come I kept writing? Why didn't it go to the forum?) This post was the same thing as the other one (though not as far along). This is probably just because a glitch on my computer, and I am terribly sorry for this!:(

[Khôr’nagan]

>Name: Brian Michael Worsham
>Gender: Male
>Birthday: October 26, 1987
>Current Age: 15
>Residence: Arlington, MA. 02474- United States of America
>JRRT Books Read: The Hobbit, The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the King, The Silmarillion, Unfinished Tales, The Book of Lost Tales I, The Book of Lost Tales II, The Lays of Beleriand (and still more to come)
>Interests: Tolkien/LotR/Middle-Earth, Reading, writing poetry, writing (in general), Computers, electronics, Latin, Geometry, History (ancient myths, languages, etc.), Bike riding, swimming, sleding, climbing (pretty much anything and everything), acrobatics, making random contraptions with random parts, Knowing how things work (and taking them apart to find out), Science (Physics, Earth, Astronomy, Chemistry), Debating (I have a natural talent for being able to argue both sides of a dispute; and no, I'm not going to be a lawyer), Strategy (I especialy love RPG's and RTS's), Hiking, Jumping off things from great heights (I almost never get hurt...), Fidgeting (I have ADD, so I automatically fidget with whatever is around me. The funny thing is, half the time I don't know I'm doing it.), Contemplating (thinking deeply about everything from Love to Black Holes; I could talk about Black Holes forever), and a whole lot more, but the list is getting too long.
>Appearance: Caucasian, About 5 foot 8", 110 pounds, Dark-brown (untidy) hair, rather gangly, voice varies with expression (if i'm surprised, my voice is higher than normal; when I'm angry, it's much lower), Brown eyes, slightly big ears, minor tooth problems, Prefer to dress in black, red, or blue, and a plaid over-shirt (like a dress shirt, but open like a jacket), Requires glasses (though mostly wear contacts).

So, this is me. I am here without a rank as of yet, but I hope to test as soon as possible. I am sure I will enjoy this Guild very much, and I look forward to good times here with its members. Mae govannen!

[Lhunithiliel]

W O W !!!!!

What a tide of young and wild energy has flown into the Guild!
Ain't it good !!!:D :D :D

[Melian]

He's got so many special skills and talents that I start to think there's an alter ego and that he's a super hero( like Spiderman) at night!:D
And his study turns into a creepy lab...by shifting of the walls!

[Ledreanne313]

Name- Anne
Age- Not Telling:D
Gender- Female
Location- Somewhere around here
Books read concerning ME- The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Sil., The Langauges od Tolkien's Middle Earth (by Ruth Noel), and some others.
Favorite- The Lord of The Rings, Then the Sil, then The Hobbit (Really a tie between all three)
Interests- Fencing, Writing, reading, etc.
Fav Movie- TLOTR, Terminator 1+2+3, Final Destination 1+2, Pirates of the Caribbean, some others.
Other stuff- I love dogs and cats, I am on the computer far to much, I love PC games (the Sims, Pharoah), I love Ancient Egypt, Not a big fan of HP (at all), have a dog (chocolate lab) named Cocoa, 4 years old. I have an older sister and I live with my mom and dad.
What I look like- Green eyes, red hair, tall, pale skin, that's it.

That's really all yopu need to know. Tolkien is my love and my life and that's all. He Is My Life...

Anne

[Gil-Galad]

Originally posted by Ledreanne313
Final Destination 1+2
Anne
WOW!I'm impressed!I like these two movies too,especially the second part with its smart ways to die.;)

[Ledreanne313]

Why is that a big surprise? Did you think I was a prissy girl?? No way! I love horror films and stuff! FD2 was awesome! I just saw it, I liked it so much more that the first one! (more confusing too!) I watched it with my 11 year old cousin, and he's still freaked out!

Anne;)

[Lhunithiliel]

This thread has been idle for such a long time, I was about to transfer it to the Library.
But ........ Let's give it one more chance ;)

**************

I offer you a game:

"Now you see me, now you don't" ;)

The idea is:

Think of a GoT-member and find a Tolkien character you match her/him to. BUT!!!!!! Explain why!

IMHO, it will be fun to understand how others see you.
And don't be too gentle! :p


Well???

[Firawyn]

Sounds good...you start because I'm not quite sure I get the complete idea.:D

[Lhunithiliel]

There as once an idea to post our pictures here as to kno each other better.
So...

NICE TO MEET YOU! (no lies! this IS me! ) :D

[Lhunithiliel]

But....

This can also be me :p

[Scatha]

I'll post a recent pic as well, as soon as I have developed the roll of film from my vacation.

[Manveru]

At last, boss...;)

Cool pics!!

:D

[Lhunithiliel]

Hehe :D

I would love to see some more pics of our members here.

I wonder .... do angels take photos of themselves;) :p

I really would like to meet you all "face-to-face" :)

[Manveru]

Becareful with your "wishes", boss:D.
Some wishes have that "wild" nature of coming true...
Originally posted by Lhunithiliel:
I wonder .... do angels take photos of themselves;) :p
I guess they do (as long as the roll of film endures such... rays of light;):p)). Isn't my "face" somewhere on the forum? I think I posted at least one so far...

:D

[drjekil_bg]

Boss,you look awesome.Love you pics.

[Lhunithiliel]

Originally posted by Manveru
Becareful with your "wishes", boss:D.
Some wishes have that "wild" nature of coming true...

I guess they do (as long as the roll of film endures such... rays of light;):p)). Isn't my "face" somewhere on the forum? I think I posted at least one so far...

:D
Hehe I SAW you!!! :D Cool!!!

W#hy don't you provide a link to that pic or just post another one here :)

And drjekil_bg, THANK YOU! :o W#hen shall we see you?

[Gil-Galad]

Originally posted by Lhunithiliel
Hehe :D

I would love to see some more pics of our members here.

I wonder .... do angels take photos of themselves;) :p

I really would like to meet you all "face-to-face" :)
heheh me too!!So why don't you come,all of you,to Belgium and be my guests?:D :D :D

[drjekil_bg]

And drjekil_bg, THANK YOU! W#hen shall we see you?

well,here is one...:):):)





heheh me too!!So why don't you come,all of you,to Belgium and be my guests?


i would love to come to Belguim but there is only one tinny problem -i dont have money.but seriously i really enjoi the idea one day the guild to meet

[Lhunithiliel]

No! No! No!

drjekil_bg, these are MY tricks! ;) :D

[Eledhwen]

drjekyll, your camera needs a new flashgun.

This is me with the Wootton Bassett Town Crier (I am the one on the left).

[Eledhwen]

...and this is me on one of my rare nights out. I am a little blurred, but I had been drinking! My eyes usually match.

[drjekil_bg]

Sorry Lhun,although i dont think that i tool you idea of i if i have i am sorry but anyway

here is a pic where i am in the skin of Doctor Jekyll

[drjekil_bg]

... and here i am as Mr. Hyde

[Manveru]

Originally posted by Lhunithiliel:
Hehe I SAW you!!! :D Cool!!!

W#hy don't you provide a link to that pic or just post another one here :)
You wanna link? Here (http://www.thetolkienforum.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=356919#post356919) ya go. Enjoy:)
Originally posted by Gil-Galad
heheh me too!!So why don't you come,all of you,to Belgium and be my guests?:D :D :D
Hmm... As guests? Does it mean 'free beer opportunities'? If so, sign me in;):D.

[Gil-Galad]

Yes Lhun,some of the finest Belgian beers like Kasteel,Westmalle,Duvel!!!!
You are all invited!:cool: ;) :p

[drjekil_bg]

here is me...really

[drjekil_bg]

here is men...really

[Gil-Galad]

I think we can use the Photo Gallery in the Members announcements for these pictures.
And we can post the link here,casue it this place doesn't seem the best for pictures.That's why we have Photo Gallery.
Please post your pictures there and the link.
I think that is the better ,than just fulfilling the Guild with pictures.

[Lhunithiliel]

No, G-G. I'm afraid I can't agree with you on this!:rolleyes:

Why would I place my photo in that other place? I have posted my pics HERE because I am happy to meet my friends and them - meeting me - HERE! What would be the reason to post them THERE?
Besides, this place is all right for pics of us. After all it is called "Meet the Guild" :)
So, my friend, I still hold to that if somebody shares my opinion can post her/his photos here and if she/he wishes so, post them (or link them) in that other thread.
Don't you think it's fair?:rolleyes: :)

[Gil-Galad]

Ok,ok, whatever you say :p
If you think it is better just do it,don't worry about me,I shared my opinion and I'm glad you told me your reasons for not posting them there.;) :p

[drjekil_bg]

You got me.Well i was drinking but little and i usually dont drink but this time i drink i bit the here is the resualt but i dont have any other pic to post

[Gil-Galad]

Once upon a time........Lantarion asked me not to speak about my alcoholic experience and deeds,because young people are reading the posts.
Now I have to ask you not to post any comments related with alcohol.It can be harmful for some young members.

I don't like this fact but I've gotta have it in mind.I wish everything was like in Bulgaria and the laws there,but I am afraid it is not.

[drjekil_bg]

ok,g-g.I didnt know.i will be more carefull next time

[Finduilas]

Here's me...:o ...not pretty but shot by a real photographer!:p :p :D

[drjekil_bg]

you look amazing.You are beautifull as an elven queen.Few are the words with which someone can discribe how beautifull you are.

[Gil-Galad]

Let me this time be more liberal towards drjekil and say that I completely agree with him.:cool: ;)

[Manveru]

Hey... where are your "horns", little devil?;):D

[Finduilas]

^.^
(**)
..~..
..V..

Here they are!:D :D

:o Amm...and thanks...;)

[Gil-Galad]

Ooo Findi you are more beautiful than this picture of "a devil".I'm eager to come back home for the Christmas Holiday and see you and hug you and kiss you!!!!!
Miss you Findi!!!

[Lhunithiliel]

Do your best to bring to her a new pair of jeans, G-G! ;) :D

I am tired of sewing her old ones....especially some parts of them! :p :p :p LOL

Oh, you should see the pic I have of her!!!! :p :D (can't stop laughing!!!)

[Gil-Galad]

You know,I was thinking of another present for her.......I was thinking about V. Secret (I'm sure you know what I mean)such present would be exactly for her.......ups ....I started talking stupid things. hehhehe
Stupid High King!!!!

Lhun what picture,let me see it!!!

[Manveru]

Originally posted by Lhunithiliel
Oh, you should see the pic I have of her!!!! :p :D (can't stop laughing!!!)
Originally posted by Gil-Galad
Lhun what picture,let me see it!!!
Yeah, boss...
SHARE it with us!

:D

[Finduilas]

:eek: :eek:
Hey...you guys!!!! Can I have some privacy please..!!!!
:D:D

I am tired of sewing her old ones....especially some parts of them! LOL

:D Hahaha...you brought me up like that?!!!!;) Hahahah

But don't worry, I recently bought some es Eskimo trousers....they're hard to tear....:rolleyes: :D

[Ithrynluin]

Guys, could you please cut down on the chit-chat? Some of it is bordering on spam.

Just try to avoid making short chat-like posts, alright?

[celebdraug]

hello everyone!
im celebdraug! :)
nice to meet you all! :)

[Finduilas]

Hi, celebdraug! Nice to meet you too...;)

However, if you want to become a member of the Guild of Tolkienology, you will have to apply in the Guild of Tolkienology - Apply Here Thread :

http://www.thetolkienforum.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=379177#post379177

Do so and then you can come back here in order to introduce to us in a more detailed way...;):)

[celebdraug]

Yay! im a member now! *starts to celebrate!!*

[Manveru]

Originally posted by celebdraug
Yay! im a member now! *starts to celebrate!!*
Yeah, "celebrating" rocks!!! Nice to meet you, celebdraug:D.
Why don't you tell us a little bit more about you? (see some previous pages of this thread for a 'row model';)).

[Scatha]

On July 8 2007 I'll be 10000 days old!!!

Only 10.000 days, Manveru?
Geesh, I can't even recall that far back. :p

[Eledhwen]

Originally posted by celebdraug
Yay! im a member now! *starts to celebrate!!* Welcome Celebdraug! Looking at the twisted logic in your signature, I would be interested to see your debating technique;) (if you be so inclined).

[Manveru]

Hey, Scatha, my "pointy-eared" friend (well, not 'foe' I hope;)), I see you've got a new hobby: like reading signatures:D
Originally posted by Scatha
Only 10.000 days, Manveru?
Geesh, I can't even recall that far back. :p
Well, I'm a relatively "young" arch:p;)

:D

[celebdraug]

Originally posted by Eledhwen
Welcome Celebdraug! Looking at the twisted logic in your signature, I would be interested to see your debating technique;) (if you be so inclined).

thanks! well, i have never really tried debating on the forum, bet i am really **** ar it :(


Name: Celebdraug

Age: 16

Position: -

Rank: -

Favorite Work of Tolkien's: the hobbit, Lord of the rings

Favorite Middle earth Moment: battle at helms deep :D

Occupation: Student

Other Interests: Football, hockey, Badminton, and lately i have gotten into rugby :). i like watching 'friends' and 'simpsons'

Favorite Album: Evanescenge: Fallen :D

Favorite Movie: LotR: FotR & TTT, and i also like comedy movies :) - you know, stuff that makes you laugh!! :D

What do you want to get out of the Guild of Tolkienology: well, i really want to learn more about Tolkein and i also want to make some new friends ;)

[Eledhwen]

Originally posted by celebdraug
thanks! well, i have never really tried debating on the forum, bet i am really **** ar it :(
You'll be fine. I'd suggest you take a look at a few debates, past and present, in TTF. Some are team debates, and some are one-on-one. Then if you still fancy having a go, make sure you only agree to debate a subject you feel confident you can make good arguments about.

You're American, right? (We here in England don't say "gotten"). How did you get interested in rugby?

[celebdraug]

okay! i will check it out!

And i am from England actually! :D:D, i dunno why i say gotten- just a habbit?

I got into Rugby when i watched the England and Australien match! it was awesome (awesone is kinda a england word!)

[Scatha]

Originally posted by Manveru
Hey, Scatha, my "pointy-eared" friend (well, not 'foe' I hope;)), I see you've got a new hobby: like reading signatures:D

:D

Not a new habbit, manveru, but more of an old one. ;) After all, curiosity also killed the elf. :p


Celebdraug, I think the proper oxford term would be: Marvellous! ;)

[Eledhwen]

Originally posted by Scatha
Celebdraug, I think the proper oxford term would be: Marvellous! ;) Quite so, old chap! Awesome is an American import (used a lot in charismatic/evangelical churches) which replaces awefull, which is too easily mistaken for awful.

[Scatha]

Thanks Eledhwen, but this is something that often puzzles me.

I am a dutchman, living in France, yet finding myself correcting english native speakers on their language. Now I know my english is certainly not the worst around, so I have been told on many occasion, but it still strikes me as odd. Does this entail that the level of the english language taught in the netherlands is quiite high, or that the teaching/use of it in the country of origin is fading?


I'll leave you with a quote I read recently:

England and America are two countries, divided by the same language. ;)

[gilgalad]

Originally posted by Scatha
TDoes this entail that the level of the english language taught in the netherlands is quiite high, or that the teaching/use of it in the country of origin is fading?


I think it's simply the case (as with all languages) that people who are not native speakers of a language will take more care when using it as they often need to think more carefully about what they're going to say, the upshoot of which being that they are more likely to have correct grammer, vocab and whatnot.
From my own experience it seems that a native speaker is more interested in simply getting his point across, whereas a foreigner is often overly concerned with his/her manner of speaking.

[celebdraug]

Originally posted by Scatha
Celebdraug, I think the proper oxford term would be: Marvellous! ;)

Alright Govener! :D But i think Marvellous is kind of a posh term for me!:D. Okay, so now i see why you think im american! lol!
I need to inprove my English vocab.

[Scatha]

You may have a point there, gil. But is it not also a fact, that a foreigner (even when he is not so concerned with his grammar) is more likely to use less slang?


Celeb, you're doing fine, but you now know why people would think so. Tally Ho. ;)

[celebdraug]

(Scatha- im not a guy.) :rolleyes: :rolleyes: im a girl!!

You may have a point there, gil. But is it not also a fact, that a foreigner (even when he is not so concerned with his grammar) is more likely to use less slang? English is my second language! My mother tounge is 'Gujrati' (and asian language!) But i have been speeking English from quite a younge age! :)

[Finduilas]

Originally posted by celebdraug
(Scatha- im not a guy.) :rolleyes: :rolleyes: im a girl!!


:o Are you...?
I always thought you are a guy...Gosh...:o

[celebdraug]

lol! its no biggie!
Gandalf White and ithrynluin did the same!:rolleyes: :D

[Gil-Galad]

Originally posted by ithrynluin
Guys, could you please cut down on the chit-chat? Some of it is bordering on spam.

Just try to avoid making short chat-like posts, alright?
please have in mind this note by Ithy concerning chit-chatting :)

[Morgoth]

For my profile, check out page one of this thread. Just goes to show how long I had been absent for.

[celebdraug]

Age: 16
Oficially 16 since yesterday!!! :D

[Grond]

Well... I'm grond. I used to be quite popular here but the real world has intruded and forced me out of Middle-earth. It was with the effort of many that this guild has become a force to be reckoned with and I am very proud of that... and very proud of everyone who had a part in that... especially Lhun and all the other GM and Deputy GM's who made this happen.

I wish all of you the best and hope that you will think of me with fondness and know that I still love Tolkien and I still think of you all.

Cheers,

grond

[Hirila]

You dare introducing yourself, Grond?
Come on, who in the Guild doesn't know you!

But it's good to see you back now and then...