There’s a picture doing the rounds of the Net with George Bush’s hand shown in closeup, wearing the One Ring. It’s been used as a poster image at peace marches in the US and elsewhere, and of course Ringers forward us 5 or 6 copies of it daily, which clogs our mail a bit. We posted that image more than a year ago and it triggered an orgy of insults and namecalling between Ringers who are on opposite sides of the political spectrum. Not a pretty sight nor one I want to see repeated – most people come here to relax, after all. So please, STOP SENDING US THE “FRODO FAILED” picture. Thanks!
Debra writes: I noticed last night that the ‘So Graham Norton’ episode with our own Orlando Bloom (Legolas) will be re-broadcast on BBCAmerica at 11pm Eastern TONIGHT (Tuesday, Jan. 28).
Rosie writes: Here is some information for Tolkien fans from Ireland. The tickets for the stage show of ‘The Hobbit’ in Belfast’s Grand Opera House are now on sale. The show runs from 3rd to 7th June. The information is not on the website yet but if you call their ticket office you can book over the phone or call down to book.