Time for another Hall of Fire topic! This topic’s had a good work out since the New Line release, but we have yet to gather in the Hall and work it through. Come on down and bring your opinions for a fun chat this Saturday, April 29, at 5:30 EST [-5 hours GMT].

The Lord of the Rings Internet Preview

Simply put, whatdya think?? Were you happy with what you saw in the preview trailer? Do you have a favorite scene, or one that really hurt? Are you happy or disappointed by anything in particular? Based on the preview and what you know about the films so far, what do you think of the job Peter Jackson is doing?

Your moderators Gandalf, Nazfyratu, and Tookish will have the doors open and the fire stoked. We look forward to seeing you there! As always, please send along your emails with comments, feedback, and future chat topics to us here.

Thanks! Tookish

From Jincey:

Our good friend Thorongil has been in New Zealand since the fourth of April and he’s been keeping us posted along his travels, checking in regularly with reports of sites. and sightings! He says he will be back stateside on Thursday the 20th. I know all his friends at Barliman’s are eagerly awaiting a report on his trip. Maybe he’ll pass aIong a few tidbits of new info. In the meantime, I just received this postcard from Thor (and Tehanu!), so I scanned it to share with everyone. I’ll see y’all in Barli’s : )


Our very own Legolas13 has moved up to Legolas14 today!!! Lets all wish her a very happy birthday!!!!
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday dear Leggy!
Happy Birthday to you!!!!
From everyone at Barlimans

Hello all! Gamgee here again, providing the Tolkienites with enjoyment and entertainment. I feel a bit like the Easter Bunny. Our last winner was Martin Anderson. Good Job Martin!!!! The answers were:
1) Stair Falls
2) Maeglin
3) Sméagol/Gollum
Today is a special “Hobbit” edition of the fun section.
Here are the questions for today:
1) “What was the name of the inn where Thorin and Co. met Bilbo at the beginning of the quest?”
2) “mmeoahref” (scrambled Tolkien person, place or thing)
3) “and mince pies and cheese.” (Who said this?)
As usual, Mail me with your answers, the 1st person to send all 3 correct answers in 1 letter will be posted here tomorrow! Good luck…..Gamgee

Hullo chatters!

We have an interesting Hall of Fire set for tomorrow. Check out the details here. Hope to see ya there!!

Took