Introductions - say more about yourself!

« on: November 17, 2007, 07:35:10 PM »

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Introductions - say more about yourself!

So yeah. The other forums I go to all have Newbie/Introductions forums. So I thought this place could do with a topic of that sort.

So...

I've been reading LotR for many years now (10, in fact), I'm 20 years old, live in the north east of England when I'm at university and London when I'm not. Reading has always been fun an a great pass time for me, though I also do computing stuff and play guitar.

You guys?


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« on: November 19, 2007, 04:05:33 PM »

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Re: Introductions - say more about yourself!

Welcome!

I'm from Poland (from Gorzów Wielkopolski). I've read The Hobbit long time ago (now I'm 18 years old). That was the real beginning of my adventure with J.R.R. Tlkien's masterwork :]

And I also play the guitar and make other stuff conected with art.


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« on: November 22, 2007, 01:28:41 PM »

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where shall i start ?

hi i have just registered and thought i would introduce myself... i am a grandmother of 3 so not a youngster.....i i have to admit have never read any of the books or seen any of the films but last thursday was given the opportunity to go to drury lane and see lord of the rings.....i didnt know what to expect and to be honest i wasnt looking forward to it......omg....what an amazing show....i fell in love with all the hobbits, they were so cute and at the start when they were milling about in the audience looking for the twinkly stars was just awesome. from the moment it started you were hooked, the special effects were out of this world, the music was magical, the vocals superb. i now want to read....what shall i start with bearing in mind i am not a great reader i dont have a lot of time and i must say the hobbit appeals as it is a childrens book.....shall i start there or will i get confused ?


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« on: November 22, 2007, 05:42:00 PM »

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Re: Introductions - say more about yourself!

Read the Hobbit first. Not only is it a much easier read than the Lord of the Rings, it's also shorter and sets some of the story for the trilogy.

And welcome! Glad to see somebody else here.


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« on: November 24, 2007, 01:21:53 PM »

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Re: Introductions - say more about yourself!

hi iv been reading LotR for 5 years now (im 13) and they must be the best books i have wver picked up, and iv read a lot of books. my dad and grandparents are also great fans of Tolkien and i have them to thank for opening this whole not-all-that-new-any-more world to me


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« on: November 24, 2007, 03:01:40 PM »

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hehe, nice nice, I was in similar age when I picked up Hobbit :]

And I recommand to start with The Hobbit - it's kind of beginning of the story, entrance to new world.
I've read Hobbit, then LotR, and then, after Tolkien Bestiary, I started Silmarillion, so I've got to say, that this rotation was perfect for me.

Just try


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« on: November 26, 2007, 03:02:55 AM »

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Re: Introductions - say more about yourself!

I hope the new members to come have better grammar than you, Witch King (no offense, I'm just really picky about that kind of thing).

Also....maybe some slightly more original user names :p


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« on: November 26, 2007, 03:21:17 AM »

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Re: Introductions - say more about yourself!

What would you say about us non-English speakers then Alpha? Wink

I am Norwegian myself, and my grammar is far from perfect in English.


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« on: November 26, 2007, 03:25:34 AM »

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I'd have to say that both you and Fingolfin have excellent grammar. Especially when you take into consideration that English isn't your native language.


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« on: November 26, 2007, 03:29:27 AM »

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Re: Introductions - say more about yourself!

Thanks for that

Actually I have been talking with Americans since I was 12 - 13 years old. I am 38 now, so I kind of have always used the language. Being nerdish has it's advantages Wink


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« on: November 26, 2007, 11:18:03 AM »

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That's certainly true :p


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« on: November 26, 2007, 03:31:26 PM »

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Thanks thanks ;p
Btw I'm using my nick almost everywhere:]

And basicus - I've benn talking with you in english for few years, thats mainly why I'm average in this language:D


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« on: November 26, 2007, 04:12:36 PM »

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Re: Introductions - say more about yourself!

Aye, I use Alpha most places I go, or AlphaAlec (Alec's my real name). I find it tedious using lots of different screen names on the different places I go.


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« on: November 26, 2007, 04:19:01 PM »

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Re: Introductions - say more about yourself!

My standard name everywhere is basicus. I even run a site at www.basicus.com Wink

Not that I update that site often though.

My real name is Bjorn Are Solstad. Most foreigners just call me Bjorn Though.


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« on: November 26, 2007, 04:26:18 PM »

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Heh, the site I have registered and upload stuff to is www.alphaalec.com


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