Middle-earth Journeys

Hello again dear ones,

I am sorry to have been absent so long and not to have taken the time to check in with all of you. I discovered that my significant other was abusing drugs and had to organize an intervention. I nearly lost him to the drugs but the person who was once him prior to the addiction was still strong enough to come to help. I think the crossing the Plains of Gorgoroth resonates with all of us who have found ourselves in the darkest, longest night. I can witness to the fact that there is always hope and when things seem so hopeless and lost it is when we must remind ourselves that despair is not an option; where there is love there is hope.

Bruce

Bruce, it is good to hear from you once more. Take care of you and yours, and please join us when you can.

Bruce so sorry to hear your companion was being held hostage. I hope they are on their way to becoming strong to fight their addiction. Visit when you can...we will be here.

Bruce, I am so sorry to here about your troubles. Thank goodness something was there to help pull him back.
Good thoughts and vibes coming over to you both.

Bruce, may you have lots of strength in the coming weeks and please accept my thoughts to you both. I wish you well and miss your comments and informed discussions about this place.

Thank you all for your wonderful support. The healing has begun and we will seek to make things right again. Hold Gandalf's words dear to you, that despair is only when all ends are known. As we have read, not even the very wise can see all ends. We must trust in hope and endevour to do what is given to us. Again, many thanks.

I'm dropping in for the second time after a considerably long hiatus (read: PC crashed) to introduce myself and let you all know that I'll be lurking around this great place for a while until I catch up with you, or at least understand a bit more, and I'm sure, then, I'll have the courage to post any of my ideas. You guys are way ahead of me! My name is Sahara and I'm an avid Tolkien geek since 2000. I still have a lot to understand although I have read LOTR (plus Appendixes, a couple of times), The Hobbit, Unfinished tales, The Letters (great for reference), Shippey's biography, and my favorite: The Sil (twice, and still not "getting" many parts). I find myself having to reread a lot, especially names of people and places; and what did who do, and what was where...

I am very happy to be here. Thanks for the invitation, RivRes.

Welcome to MeJ Sahara :waving: I'm glad you are up and running again. No computer access can be maddening.

I still have a lot to understand although I have read LOTR (plus Appendixes, a couple of times), The Hobbit, Unfinished tales, The Letters (great for reference), Shippey's biography, and my favorite: The Sil (twice, and still not "getting" many parts). I find myself having to reread a lot, especially names of people and places; and what did who do, and what was where...

I know what you mean. I've not read some of these titles you've mentioned and somedays I'm overwhelmed myself. If there is one thing I've been attracted to here at MeJ is learning more about Tolkien and his world. You certainly don't have to be a total Tolkien geek to have fun at MeJ.

Welcome Sahara, one simply begins with the first step out of one's door. There are many levels of discussion and knowlege, one chooses at what level one is comfortable, and more importantly, where one enjoys the most. Have fun and I look forward to your thoughts.

Oh where art though Prince Hilarion?

If he is searching for Castle Adamant he might find it here .

Hi guys,

I am Kel,
I come from the country where the official artwork-drawer of the Tolkien-books got his inspiration :
Yes you are right: SWITZERLAND

Name: Fabz
Age: 24
Gender: male
Work: Student (biology) / Making movies --> NoControl Cinema

What I love: -Salomé alias my "precious"
-nature (especially mountains)
-J.R.R Tolkien for his book (most beloved "Silmarillion"

that is all for the beginning.. just ask if you want to know more !

Greetz Kel / Fabz

Once again, welcome to M-eJ, Kel! Expertise in the Silmarillian is always welcome here--some of us find it quite baffling. And we'd love to see more of your artwork.

We are a small group here, so I'm sure you'll get to know us quickly. You might also enjoy paging through the Great Years Calendar at your leisure.

Yes I will definately enjoy this community! and I am going to look through all the former posts!

Welcome once again Kelkhatan! We do hope you visit and join in often.