The Lord of the Rings discussion project - Page 17

Telcontar_Dunedain · 06-21-2005, 05:03 PM

I'll be a little late posting mine, as I was away all week end when I was planning to write it, but should have it done for Friday at the latest.

***Valandil*** · 06-21-2005, 10:02 PM

That would be great TD - I don't sweat the days. Friday would be wonderful.

I'll be away through the weekend, but if someone else doesn't 'sticky' it, I'll do it when I get back. Then we'll just slide the other assignments back to suit.

***Valandil*** · 06-28-2005, 12:49 AM

I just updated some due dates, so please check the Assignment Post on page 1 if you're due up soon. I believe the next four are: BeardofPants, The Gaffer, Elanor the Fair and Azalea - all of whom I'm pretty confident about.

For you out there looking to pick up an assignment, there might be some available slots coming up soon... unless some AWOL members turn back up.

BeardofPants · 07-06-2005, 04:05 PM

Can I safely assume that my stuff is due on the 9th? It's ready to go at any rate.

***Valandil*** · 07-06-2005, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeardofPants

Can I safely assume that my stuff is due on the 9th? It's ready to go at any rate.

Yes - the 9th is the date I have you for. Great to hear it's ready. Go ahead and wait until the 9th before posting it, in case anyone wants to get a few more comments in on the current chapters.

Thanks.

brownjenkins · 07-08-2005, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valandil

For you out there looking to pick up an assignment, there might be some available slots coming up soon... unless some AWOL members turn back up.

don't bump me, or they'll be hell to pay

BeardofPants · 07-09-2005, 01:23 AM

Yep, yep, and what are you planning to do Tom - tickle them until they beg for mercy?

My chapters are up - and yes, it is the 9th July in NZ... and New York.

brownjenkins · 07-09-2005, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeardofPants

Yep, yep, and what are you planning to do Tom - tickle them until they beg for mercy?

not a bad idea, though i could always bump a few choice threads too

**Nurvingiel** · 07-18-2005, 12:49 AM

Yay it's Brownie!

I actually photocopied my chapters ages ago, and made some notes, but I haven't done a thing since! What's the ETA on those?

(Scouring and Grey Havens)

***Valandil*** · 07-18-2005, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nurvingiel

Yay it's Brownie!

I actually photocopied my chapters ages ago, and made some notes, but I haven't done a thing since! What's the ETA on those?

(Scouring and Grey Havens)

As a rough estimate - the earliest that could come up, if everyone keeps getting their assignments done more or less on time, and if we get good coverage for inactives who volunteered - I'd say about late January or early February. Realistically, it might slip a bit from there. Still - you'd be safe wrapping it up over Christmas Break (what a Christmas present to yourself!

)

**Nurvingiel** · 07-20-2005, 02:11 AM

Eeeeeexcellent. *steeples fingers*

Great, I have plenty of time later then!

brownjenkins · 07-20-2005, 03:17 PM

heya nurv

that puts me at about halloween

***Valandil*** · 08-17-2005, 06:37 AM

Because The Gaffer stretched out his intro I left his chapters in the regular book forum after Elanor's chapters went up. Well... now Elanor's chapters have drawn little attention - I think partly because people were splitting their posting efforts and partly because of the time of year.

I've decided to leave Elanor's chapters as the 'active' thread for a couple more weeks - so I pushed back the next assignment to September 1. Then as a one-time thing, we'll allow three weeks so that the chapters up after that will go up on September 22 (a big day around Bag End, you know!

).

I'm hoping this will help combat the late-summer slowdown.

***azalea*** · 09-01-2005, 07:46 PM

Hey, all! I have my intro halfway done, so it may not be tonight, but tomorrow when I actually get it posted. Since it'll be up for 3 weeks anyway, I don't think that's a problem. This was fun! I enjoyed reading and exploring my favorite chapter in depth. I just wish I had kept up with the reading and discussion all this time.

Hopefully I can rejoin the project now that I'm re-inspired!

***Valandil*** · 09-03-2005, 10:51 AM

The next two assignements after Azalea's are to 'mooters who have been pretty inactive lately. I will attempt to contact them, but those assignments may soon go "on the block" for reassignment. Let me know if you might be interested. They are:

Book V, Chapter 1 - Minas Tirith
Book V, Chapters 2 & 3 - The Passing of the Grey Company and The Muster of Rohan

The first will tentatively be due in mid/late September - the second a week or so into October.

Meanwhile, Elanor the Fair has a wonderful introduction currently up, that has gotten far too little attention (even from me - I have to admit). I suspect it's the late-summer (northern hemisphere) timing... but I recommend everyone look it over and try to chip in with some commments, while we wait for Azalea to wrap up, "The Two Towers".

***Valandil*** · 09-03-2005, 11:05 AM

Follow-up: OK, I just emailed both Haradrim (who had ch 1) and Dunedain (who had ch 2 & 3). Haradrim's bounced back, so I take it we definitely need to reassign that first, and I'll let you know as soon as I can about the second.

Any takers for "Minas Tirith"?

***Earniel*** · 09-03-2005, 02:13 PM

You can sign me up as back-up, i.o.w. if no one else wants it, I'll take it. it might motivate me in catching up with the discussion again. But since I already have seen to two previous chapters, I'd like somebody else to have this opportunity.

***azalea*** · 09-03-2005, 04:23 PM

My section intro is now up

First of all, let me say that I regret abandoning the project due to unforeseen circumstances in the past year. Thank you to Valandil, who really was the one who has kept the project moving. Also, thank you to everyone who has done an introduction, because otherwise there would have been no discussion!

I also want to mention that although I may not have been posting, I have read all of the intros, and you guys have done a great job. I think that although many threads aren’t very long, the subforum will help to draw people in, thus periodically renewing the discussions as well as providing a forum for reflection and enrichment for those reading the book either for the first time or for the zillionth. Thanks to all!

***Valandil*** · 09-16-2005, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eärniel

You can sign me up as back-up, i.o.w. if no one else wants it, I'll take it. it might motivate me in catching up with the discussion again. But since I already have seen to two previous chapters, I'd like somebody else to have this opportunity.

Earniel - I haven't heard from anyone else yet. I was hoping when people went back to college we might be able to pick this up a bit more, but maybe that will happen as we go along anyway.

If you're still willing, I'll take your offer to introduce Chapter 1 of Book V - then I'll plan to do Chapters 2 & 3 myself. Is it possible for you to make the 'big day' of September 22? (Autumnal Equinox as well as Bilbo & Frodo's b-day!

). If not, that's fine.

***Earniel*** · 09-16-2005, 05:32 PM

I've posted it in the message-thread in General Messages. Maybe someone who doesn't come in here often, still wants to give it a try. If no one has come foreward in a few days, I will do Minas Tirith myself. I'll try and have it up by the 22th then. So far that shouldn't be a problem.

06-21-2005, 05:03 PM	#321
Telcontar_Dunedain Warrior of the House of Hador Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 4,651	I'll be a little late posting mine, as I was away all week end when I was planning to write it, but should have it done for Friday at the latest. __________________ Then Huor spoke and said: "Yet if it stands but a little while, then out of your house shall come the hope of Elves and Men. This I say to you, lord, with the eyes of death: though we part here for ever, and I shall not look on your white walls again, from you and me a new star shall arise. Farewell!" The Silmarillion, Nirnaeth Arnoediad, Page 230

06-21-2005, 10:02 PM	#322
*Valandil* High King at Annuminas Administrator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Wyoming - USA Posts: 10,752	That would be great TD - I don't sweat the days. Friday would be wonderful. I'll be away through the weekend, but if someone else doesn't 'sticky' it, I'll do it when I get back. Then we'll just slide the other assignments back to suit. __________________ My Fanfic: Letters of Firiel Tales of Nolduryon Visitors Come to Court Ñ á ë ?* ó ú é ä ï ö Ö ñ É Þ ð ß ® ™ [Xurl=Xhttp://entmoot.tolkientrail.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=ABCXYZ#postABCXYZ]text[/Xurl] Splitting Threads is SUCH Hard Work!!

06-28-2005, 12:49 AM	#323
*Valandil* High King at Annuminas Administrator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Wyoming - USA Posts: 10,752	I just updated some due dates, so please check the Assignment Post on page 1 if you're due up soon. I believe the next four are: BeardofPants, The Gaffer, Elanor the Fair and Azalea - all of whom I'm pretty confident about. For you out there looking to pick up an assignment, there might be some available slots coming up soon... unless some AWOL members turn back up. __________________ My Fanfic: Letters of Firiel Tales of Nolduryon Visitors Come to Court Ñ á ë ?* ó ú é ä ï ö Ö ñ É Þ ð ß ® ™ [Xurl=Xhttp://entmoot.tolkientrail.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=ABCXYZ#postABCXYZ]text[/Xurl] Splitting Threads is SUCH Hard Work!!

07-06-2005, 04:05 PM	#324
BeardofPants the Shrike Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA <3 Posts: 10,647	Can I safely assume that my stuff is due on the 9th? It's ready to go at any rate. __________________ "Binary solo! 0000001! 00000011! 0000001! 00000011!" ~ The Humans are Dead, Flight of the Conchords

07-09-2005, 01:23 AM	#327
BeardofPants the Shrike Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA <3 Posts: 10,647	Yep, yep, and what are you planning to do Tom - tickle them until they beg for mercy? My chapters are up - and yes, it is the 9th July in NZ... and New York. __________________ "Binary solo! 0000001! 00000011! 0000001! 00000011!" ~ The Humans are Dead, Flight of the Conchords

07-20-2005, 03:17 PM	#332
brownjenkins Advocatus Diaboli Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Reality Posts: 3,767	heya nurv that puts me at about halloween __________________ Your reality, sir, is lies and balderdash and I'm delighted to say that I have no grasp of it whatsoever.

08-17-2005, 06:37 AM	#333
*Valandil* High King at Annuminas Administrator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Wyoming - USA Posts: 10,752	Because The Gaffer stretched out his intro I left his chapters in the regular book forum after Elanor's chapters went up. Well... now Elanor's chapters have drawn little attention - I think partly because people were splitting their posting efforts and partly because of the time of year. I've decided to leave Elanor's chapters as the 'active' thread for a couple more weeks - so I pushed back the next assignment to September 1. Then as a one-time thing, we'll allow three weeks so that the chapters up after that will go up on September 22 (a big day around Bag End, you know! ). I'm hoping this will help combat the late-summer slowdown. __________________ My Fanfic: Letters of Firiel Tales of Nolduryon Visitors Come to Court Ñ á ë ?* ó ú é ä ï ö Ö ñ É Þ ð ß ® ™ [Xurl=Xhttp://entmoot.tolkientrail.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=ABCXYZ#postABCXYZ]text[/Xurl] Splitting Threads is SUCH Hard Work!!

09-01-2005, 07:46 PM	#334
*azalea* Long lost mooter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 3,342	Hey, all! I have my intro halfway done, so it may not be tonight, but tomorrow when I actually get it posted. Since it'll be up for 3 weeks anyway, I don't think that's a problem. This was fun! I enjoyed reading and exploring my favorite chapter in depth. I just wish I had kept up with the reading and discussion all this time. Hopefully I can rejoin the project now that I'm re-inspired!

09-03-2005, 10:51 AM	#335
*Valandil* High King at Annuminas Administrator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Wyoming - USA Posts: 10,752	The next two assignements after Azalea's are to 'mooters who have been pretty inactive lately. I will attempt to contact them, but those assignments may soon go "on the block" for reassignment. Let me know if you might be interested. They are: Book V, Chapter 1 - Minas Tirith Book V, Chapters 2 & 3 - The Passing of the Grey Company and The Muster of Rohan The first will tentatively be due in mid/late September - the second a week or so into October. Meanwhile, Elanor the Fair has a wonderful introduction currently up, that has gotten far too little attention (even from me - I have to admit). I suspect it's the late-summer (northern hemisphere) timing... but I recommend everyone look it over and try to chip in with some commments, while we wait for Azalea to wrap up, "The Two Towers". __________________ My Fanfic: Letters of Firiel Tales of Nolduryon Visitors Come to Court Ñ á ë ?* ó ú é ä ï ö Ö ñ É Þ ð ß ® ™ [Xurl=Xhttp://entmoot.tolkientrail.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=ABCXYZ#postABCXYZ]text[/Xurl] Splitting Threads is SUCH Hard Work!!

09-03-2005, 11:05 AM	#336
*Valandil* High King at Annuminas Administrator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Wyoming - USA Posts: 10,752	Follow-up: OK, I just emailed both Haradrim (who had ch 1) and Dunedain (who had ch 2 & 3). Haradrim's bounced back, so I take it we definitely need to reassign that first, and I'll let you know as soon as I can about the second. Any takers for "Minas Tirith"? __________________ My Fanfic: Letters of Firiel Tales of Nolduryon Visitors Come to Court Ñ á ë ?* ó ú é ä ï ö Ö ñ É Þ ð ß ® ™ [Xurl=Xhttp://entmoot.tolkientrail.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=ABCXYZ#postABCXYZ]text[/Xurl] Splitting Threads is SUCH Hard Work!!

09-03-2005, 02:13 PM	#337
*Earniel* The Chocoholic Sea Elf Administrator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: N?n in Eilph (Belgium) Posts: 14,363	You can sign me up as back-up, i.o.w. if no one else wants it, I'll take it. it might motivate me in catching up with the discussion again. But since I already have seen to two previous chapters, I'd like somebody else to have this opportunity. __________________ We are not things.

09-03-2005, 04:23 PM	#338
*azalea* Long lost mooter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 3,342	My section intro is now up First of all, let me say that I regret abandoning the project due to unforeseen circumstances in the past year. Thank you to Valandil, who really was the one who has kept the project moving. Also, thank you to everyone who has done an introduction, because otherwise there would have been no discussion! I also want to mention that although I may not have been posting, I have read all of the intros, and you guys have done a great job. I think that although many threads aren’t very long, the subforum will help to draw people in, thus periodically renewing the discussions as well as providing a forum for reflection and enrichment for those reading the book either for the first time or for the zillionth. Thanks to all!

09-16-2005, 05:32 PM	#340
*Earniel* The Chocoholic Sea Elf Administrator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: N?n in Eilph (Belgium) Posts: 14,363	I've posted it in the message-thread in General Messages. Maybe someone who doesn't come in here often, still wants to give it a try. If no one has come foreward in a few days, I will do Minas Tirith myself. I'll try and have it up by the 22th then. So far that shouldn't be a problem. __________________ We are not things.

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