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News from Bree
spymaster@theonering.net
Feb 4 2011, 3:36pm
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Billy Goat Geordie lands part in Hobbit movie
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 Geordie the billy goat who has spent to the last 20 years grazing on the side of a New Plymouth street is to star in The Hobbit.
The goat who was in the news after he was spray-painted twice by vandals last year landed the role after a Facebook page established for him was spotted by a scout for the movie to be directed by Sir Peter Jackson, The Taranaki Daily News reported.
"A scout rang and asked if we would allow Geordie to be in the movie", said owner Julie Field.
"We said 'yes' and the scout went back to the producer, who saw photos of Geordie and wanted him". [Read More]
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Ataahua
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Feb 4 2011, 8:58pm
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Here is the real photo of Geordie.
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I don't know why TV3 news used a generic 'goat' photo when Geordie is such a character in his own right.
He'll be great in The Hobbit! Maybe in the Shire?
Celebrimbor: "Pretty rings..."
Dwarves: "Pretty rings..."
Men: "Pretty rings..."
Sauron: "Mine's better."
"Ah, how ironic, the addictive qualities of Sauron’s master weapon led to its own destruction. Which just goes to show, kids - if you want two small and noble souls to succeed on a mission of dire importance... send an evil-minded b*****d with them too." - Gandalf's Diaries, final par, by Ufthak.
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Oiotári
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Feb 4 2011, 9:02pm
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not that I would have caught it, since I don't recall knowing about Geordie before now (though it's certainly possible that I forgot)
..The land of long-forgotten name:
......no man may ever anchor near;
..No steering star his hope may aim,
......for nether Night its marches drear,
..And waters wide no sail may tame,
......with shores encircled dark and sheer.
..O! Haven where my heart would be!
......the waves beat upon thy bar
..For ever echo endlessly,
......when longing leads thy thought afar
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Evernight
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Feb 4 2011, 9:06pm
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I'd say he's a safe bet for Baahrd.
In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit...
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Flagg
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Feb 4 2011, 9:09pm
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I thought the headline was saying that the actual TORnsib Geordie had landed a part in the film... I wasn't sure what to make of the 'billy goat' part, though.
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Oiotári
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Feb 4 2011, 9:13pm
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that's what my mind skipped to immediately, except for when actually read the entire subject-line and clicked to see the thread
It was made even better since geordie was joking about traveling to NZ to see if he could get a job as a Tolkien expert here
..The land of long-forgotten name:
......no man may ever anchor near;
..No steering star his hope may aim,
......for nether Night its marches drear,
..And waters wide no sail may tame,
......with shores encircled dark and sheer.
..O! Haven where my heart would be!
......the waves beat upon thy bar
..For ever echo endlessly,
......when longing leads thy thought afar
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SirDennisC
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Feb 4 2011, 9:28pm
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Though the billy goat part was wot put the idea in me head. (Sorry Geordie.) There was some talk of him vying for an advisory role of some sort wasn't there?
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Eruonen
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Feb 4 2011, 9:42pm
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One of Beorn's animals would be my guess...
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geordie
Dor-Lomin
Feb 4 2011, 9:42pm
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I think that's...simply wonderful!
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Oiotári
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Feb 4 2011, 9:51pm
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see the link in my post right above yours
..The land of long-forgotten name:
......no man may ever anchor near;
..No steering star his hope may aim,
......for nether Night its marches drear,
..And waters wide no sail may tame,
......with shores encircled dark and sheer.
..O! Haven where my heart would be!
......the waves beat upon thy bar
..For ever echo endlessly,
......when longing leads thy thought afar
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Flagg
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Feb 4 2011, 9:56pm
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I never thought a goat could have so much personality and character. Seriously... that is one heck of a goat!
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Kangi Ska
Gondolin
Feb 4 2011, 10:24pm
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This proves that Geordie can't get away from the Hobbit
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He will be played by a one horned old goat. (No insult intended.)
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Life is an adventure, not a contest.
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Captain Salt
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Feb 4 2011, 10:36pm
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Spray-painted by vandals...twice?
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How many wrong turns does one's life have to take for one to find oneself spray-painting a goat? 
Samuel L. Jackson for Bilbo, Woody Allen for Thorin, Lewis Black for Bard and Gilbert Gottfried for Smaug!
MAKE IT HAPPEN, PETER!!!
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macfalk
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Feb 4 2011, 10:43pm
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Geordie, this must be an honor
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By naming the official movie goat as "geordie", PJ clearly wants you to watch the movie!
The greatest adventure is what lies ahead.
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Kangi Ska
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Feb 4 2011, 10:44pm
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Kangi Ska Resident Trickster & Wicked White Crebain
Life is an adventure, not a contest.
At night you can not tell if crows are black or white.
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dormouse
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Feb 4 2011, 11:02pm
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... to go to such lengths to get into the film - I hope the goat suit's comfy! 
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SirDennisC
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Feb 4 2011, 11:43pm
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Confounded asynchronous modes of communication!
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Yeah I saw that right after posting. Your timing is impeccable if not farsighted... great minds indeed
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Ataahua
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Feb 5 2011, 12:03am
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*whap!*
Celebrimbor: "Pretty rings..."
Dwarves: "Pretty rings..."
Men: "Pretty rings..."
Sauron: "Mine's better."
"Ah, how ironic, the addictive qualities of Sauron’s master weapon led to its own destruction. Which just goes to show, kids - if you want two small and noble souls to succeed on a mission of dire importance... send an evil-minded b*****d with them too." - Gandalf's Diaries, final par, by Ufthak.
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Altaira
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Feb 5 2011, 12:24am
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Thanks for the picture of the 'real' Geordie
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I replaced the original picture on the Home Page with it. We can't be reporting on any imposters now. It'd be bad for TORn's reputation.
Besides, you're right, the real Geordie looks so much more interesting! No wonder they wanted him for the movies.
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Ataahua
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Feb 5 2011, 12:34am
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The poor guy's had a rough time of it
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from the occasional yobbo with a spray can. He deserves a bit of pampering on a film set! 
Celebrimbor: "Pretty rings..."
Dwarves: "Pretty rings..."
Men: "Pretty rings..."
Sauron: "Mine's better."
"Ah, how ironic, the addictive qualities of Sauron’s master weapon led to its own destruction. Which just goes to show, kids - if you want two small and noble souls to succeed on a mission of dire importance... send an evil-minded b*****d with them too." - Gandalf's Diaries, final par, by Ufthak.
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duats
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Feb 5 2011, 12:56am
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dernwyn
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Feb 5 2011, 4:29am
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Well, geordie...it looks like PJ's going to "get your goat"!
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"I desired dragons with a profound desire"
"It struck me last night that you might write a fearfully good romantic drama, with as much of the 'supernatural' as you cared to introduce. Have you ever thought of it?"
-Geoffrey B. Smith, letter to JRR Tolkien, 1915
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silneldor
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Feb 5 2011, 5:11am
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Geordie is a corny una
I know.....Baaaaaaaaad.
''Sam put his ragged orc-cloak under his master's head, and covered them both with the grey robe of Lorien; and as he did so his thoughts went out to that fair land, and to the Elves, and he hoped that the cloth woven by their hands might have some virtue to keep them hidden beyond all hope in this wilderness of fear...But their luck held, and for the rest of that day they met no living or moving thing; and when night fell they vanished into the darkess of Mordor.'' - - -rotk, chapter III
May the grace of Manwë let us soar with eagle's wings!
In the air, among the clouds in the sky
Here is where the birds of Manwe fly
Looking at the land, and the water that flows
The true beauty of earth shows
With the stars of Varda lighting my way
In all the realms this is where I stay
In the realm of Manwë Súlimo
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