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Count Balrog
The Shire
May 24 2012, 11:11pm
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I did wonder a bit that I hadn't gotten any responses. Noel suggested that I was too scary (or something to that effect). Flame of Udun, and that, I suppose. Ai, ai, a newbie is come? Here's a bit of Tolkien disinformation for you: http://fats.teunc.org/content/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=45&Itemid=46 (warning; contains lies).
Balrogs rule (literally)
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DesiringDragons
Lorien
Jul 23 2012, 6:01pm
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I've been a huge Tolkien fan since I was little, but I had never joined a forum before. I've been lurking here for awhile, then finally made a profile, but was too scared to post until today. So...hello? My name is Kathleen, I live in Indiana but grew up in upstate New York. (Help, what does one say in introductions?) My degree is in archaeology/anthropology but I work as a tech writer. I'm kind of boring, I guess. Hello, though!
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DanielLB
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Jul 23 2012, 6:07pm
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Welcome to TORn DesiringDragons!
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And it seems like you chose a good day to join with the release of vlog 8! *thumbs up* You can never be too boring - archaeology sounds like a fun degree to have! Did you go on lots of field trips? Have you ever found anything exciting? Enjoy your stay here
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DesiringDragons
Lorien
Jul 23 2012, 6:11pm
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It was lots of fun getting the degree (yes, lots of fieldwork and time in the pit and the lab) - but alas, the most exciting things I've found have been potsherds. One always dreams of buried treasure though ;) I can hardly wait to join in more of the discussions, but I'm a bit shy so might hang back a bit.
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DanielLB
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Jul 23 2012, 6:16pm
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I've always wondered what it was for - I never found the treasure either Off-topic and Main is always a good place to start . I wouldn't worry about just jumping in - our barks are louder than our bites , and we are a very friendly bunch!
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Count Balrog
The Shire
Jul 30 2012, 12:28am
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Pity you weren't practicing it in Middle-earth ...
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at least in the Third Age (since technically, this is Middle-earth. One doesn't even have to dig at all to find a valuable ancient sword. All one has to do is run into the right trolls and not get eaten.
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DesiringDragons
Lorien
Jul 30 2012, 12:06pm
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I'd hate to disturb a barrow-wight accidentally - they don't seem to take kindly to that!
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Count Balrog
The Shire
Jul 30 2012, 7:32pm
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I've always found barrow-wights to be horribly vulgar
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Egad.
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Padfoot
Bree
Jul 31 2012, 2:59pm
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Hello everyone, my name's Padfoot, and I'm new to this forum. I've been using this username for some 10 years now on different forums, so maybe somebody remembers me from another forum. I sure hope to meet some new people here!
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zarabia
Tol Eressea
Aug 1 2012, 5:31am
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Welcome I think you'll find that most people here are friendly. Though some discussions get heated, they (mostly) remain respectful. So feel free to jump right in!
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Padfoot
Bree
Aug 1 2012, 6:07am
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Thanks for the welcome! Sounds like the "usual" forum to me I will jump in right away!
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Thoromir
Rivendell
Aug 11 2012, 11:23am
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Hi, My name is Thomas (AKA Thoromir), I'm 22 years old and I live in The Netherlands. I have been on this forum for quite some time now (several months up to a year I guess). Mainly to stay up to date on the upcoming films. But now I have an account:p I don't know if I'll be posting a lot; I'm not a real Tolkien-geek so to speak. My knowledge goes as far as the movies go (and a little bit further perhaps). I've read the Hobbit in English though, but that's all. So I try not to get cought up in hot discussions haha. That'll be all I guess ;) Thoromir
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DanielLB
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Aug 11 2012, 11:59am
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Becoming a de-lurker his a great decision. I lurked for far too long, and wish now I had joined in sooner. We've got a great community here all with varying backgrounds, so I'm sure you will have great fun here.
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Thoromir
Rivendell
Aug 11 2012, 2:37pm
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Haha thanks! (and to all others who have welcomed me already) Well, I'll mainly stay a lurker. But I think I will show my face now and then. It sure is al lot easier now I have been registered ;)
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Refurin
The Shire
Oct 17 2012, 1:20pm
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Hello all. First time poster here. Although I first read Tolkien's books (Hobbit, LOTR, and a few short stories) back in sixth grade (I'm now 29, egad I'm getting old), I've only recently really latched onto the series. I'd seen the movies when they came out in theatres, re-read the trilogy a time or three, but sometime during the last year it went from "that really great series I read every now and then" to "this is amazing why have I not been more into this?". It has a little something to do with the Norse influence in Middle Earth tickling my Heathen fancy. But it's more a greater appreciation for the depth of the characters and the immersive nature of Tolkien's world. Well, I guess that's enough text for a "hello" post.
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TheBladeGlowsBlue
Rivendell
Oct 18 2012, 4:27am
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Hi all, Steve here from Australia, long time fan of Tolkien's work, and more lately, Peter Jackson's! [:)] Hoping to find out all sorts of stuff about the upcoming Hobbit Trilogy, I may even contribute stuff I find out about, and am planning a trip to New Zealand at the end of 2013 with a lot of the iconic places shown in LOTR and the THT on my list! [cool]
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SirDennisC
Half-elven
Oct 18 2012, 6:01am
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How cool of you to avail yourself of the Introduction Thread. A trip to NZ sounds great, and right around the time of The Desolation of Smaug (DOS) premier, nice!
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Oct 18 2012, 10:14am
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Have lots of fun planning the trip, and don't forget a visit to Weta! And welcome to TORn!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "I desired dragons with a profound desire"
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TheBladeGlowsBlue
Rivendell
Oct 22 2012, 12:22pm
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Thanks guys, and look forward to adding to this great site with things I find out about! The trip to NZ grows more real by the day, I plan to spend 2 weeks over Christmas 2013 there, and hope to be at Bag End or some simerlarly cool place on Christmas Day! In the meantime I'm enjoying this site, so many cool stories and fans on here!
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divine hobbit
The Shire
Oct 23 2012, 4:38am
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Hi! I'm Kristin and I'm an old newbie. It's been a bit since I've been on the boards, but I'm excited to be back. I have to say, the boards are way fancier now! I found TORN back when I first heard that LOTR was going to made into movies, and was around a lot through the release of trilogy and for a bit after. But then I had kids and had met several friends through TORN that I hung out with, so wasn't as active here. Now I've moved and the kids are older and I'm hoping to enjoy the excitement of the upcoming movies with people who do not think I'm nuts, and perhaps find new local Tolkien geeks to hang out with. Cheers!
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Exomnius
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Oct 23 2012, 8:25pm
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Hello all! Glad to be here with fellow Tolkien fans! Thanks for accepting me into the fold.
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ValarNienna
The Shire
Nov 2 2012, 4:32am
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Looking forward to meeting other Tolkien lovers
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Hi I'm brand new. Home from work sick today and love to disappear into Middle Earth when I'm sick (when I'm well too for that matter). I have lurked on here on and off and decided to join today because I want to talk to other people who love Tolkien's Universe like I do. Only one of my friends loves LOTR like I do and she doesn't like the books (WHAT???!!) so I have no one to share geeky discussions with about Tolkien.
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SirDennisC
Half-elven
Nov 2 2012, 5:23am
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Well you've come to the right place. Welcome to TORn ValarNienna!
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