From Tamara: Well, they might not have been elven boats, but this past weekend, Boston Ringers held a moot at the Boston Public Garden to ride the swan boats together. TORnsibs celebrated Bilbo and Frodo’s birthday early this year, by picnicking in the park and practicing their Galadriel waves from the bridge over the lagoon. More pictures can be seen on the groups Yahoo page, onewhitetree. We are gathering again soon, so keep checking the TORn Moots message boards for updates.
Category: Fans
Southern California Tolkien fans are invited to join in the merriment of TORN’s Annual Baggins Birhday Bash, which will take place on Sunday Sept 21 starting at noon in Griffith Park near the Merry-Go-Round. Costumes are encouraged, and prizes will be bestowed upon the most beautifully or most creatively attired lads and ladies. There will also be fun and games, as usual, and maybe even the traditional impersonation contest (if partygoers are up to it). There will be lots of wonderful prizes to be won. The picnic is potluck so bring something to share. RSVP to me at Garfeimao@theonering.net. Please let me know what you plan to bring so I can make sure we’ve got all bases covered for a good, Hobbity meal.
If you were looking for an excuse or motivation to read the bulk of Tolkien’s books about Middle Earth, this could be your chance. A group is planning on reading 22 of Tolkien’s works and blogging about the adventure over at The Tolkien Reading Quest. If you are interested in joining them, check out the blog.
Kate writes: With principle photography having started in July and the release of their brand new trailer just weeks away the Lord of the Rings inspired film Born of Hope is leaping like a phoenix from the ashes. Since the test shoot over two years ago the website has been a little quiet for those eager to see the finished film but pre production has been quietly ticking over behind the scenes and now that the film is back in production things are really hotting up. Those who know about this ambitious feature film which follows the story of Aragorn’s parents will be excited to see all the new changes and additions to the website plus all the news and photos from the shoot in July. If you haven’t yet heard of this wonderful production yet then check out their website now!
TheOneRing.net will be providing a segment on this Sunday’s broadcast of ‘Fictional Frontiers with Sohaib,’ on WNJC 1360 AM, Philadelphia at 11AM ET. This week, Sohaib will be speaking again with Calisuri about the latest happenings in the world of Tolkien fandom. The show is broadcast live via the internet via the WNJC website, or if you are unable to tune in, check out the podcast available for download later tonight. Hope you can join us! [Fictional Frontiers] [Netcast] Join us in chat while the show goes on! [Live Chat]
If you have yet to join our Message Board Community, you are missing out some great fellowship, friendship and fun! Just this morning, forum member Blu Falcon made a very humorous observation:
Bakshi’s Aragorn. Anton Chigurh. Coincidence? I think not.
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