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September 16, 2000 - October 06, 2000

Friday, October 06, 2000
Barlimans News

Hall of Fire Closed this Weekend, October 7 & 8
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Tookish @ 20:24 PST

Hullo Tolkien talkers!

Sorry to say it, but The Hall of Fire is cancelled for this weekend. We'll be back in action with a great chat next weekend, October 14 & 15, with a topic about the role of fate in the work of JRR Tolkien.

This is the perfect time to send in some topic suggestions! We're looking for more 'edgy' or debatable ideas, something people can really sink their teeth into. Send any and all thoughts here.

Meantime come hang out at Barliman's!

Sunday, October 01, 2000
Barlimans News

Tolkien Fun Section
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Gamgee @ 13:57 PST

Hello again everyone! I need to announce that the Tolkien fun section will now become a weekly feature, posted each Sunday. This way you can all know when to check here, and when to answer with some regularity. So here we go.....
Our last winner was Tracy Cooper! Good job my friend! The answers were:
1) The Black Arrow
2) Hornblower
3) Frodo
Here are the questions for today:
1) "What was the name of the hobbit-dance that a couple vigorously performed on the table at Bilbo's birthday party?"
2) "haacrsdar" (scrambled Tolkien person, place or thing....try FotR)
3) "What is that other river we can see far away there?" (Who said this?....Take a look in Fellowship for this one.)
As usual, Mail me with your answers, the 1st person to mail me all 3 correct answers in one mailing, will be posted here next time! Good Luck.........Gamgee

Sunday, September 24, 2000
Barlimans News

Hall of Fire set for September 30 & October 1
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Tookish @ 21:19 PST

Hullo Hall of Fire fans!

This weekend we’ll have another in our series of character chats, this time one of the most beloved hobbits in The Lord of the Rings!

Sam Gamgee: Humble Shire Hero

From his humble beginnings as a gardener and friend, Samwise Gamgee shakes the very ground of Mordor with his steadfast determination, loyalty, and plain hobbit goodness. A faithful friend to the end, Sam makes the difference in The Lord of the Rings where no one else could. Many lessons –both simple and complex- can be learned from this tenacious, generous fellow.

Do you have any favorite Gamgee quotes? This hobbit is as funny as he is wise. How about scenes or deeds of renown that stand tall in your memory? And how about Sam for President… he made one heck of a mayor!

Come on down to The Hall of Fire this weekend and check out the chat! Our featured moderators for Saturday will be Gamgee and Gryph, and on Sunday Leo and/or Frode.

Welcome on board Gryph!


Saturday Chat: 5:30 EDT [10:30 GMT]
Sunday Chat: 6:00 GMT [1:00 EDT]

Place: #thehalloffire on theonering.net server; come to our chatroom Barliman's and then type /join #thehalloffire . Please send your topics, suggestions or comments here. Thanks!

Saturday, September 23, 2000
Barlimans News

Hall of Fire Chats September 23 & 24
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Tookish @ 13:35 PST

The Hall of Fire hosts another round of live Tolkien chat this Saturday and Sunday, September 23 and 24. Our topic:

The Hobbit

This past week marks not only the birthday of Bilbo Baggins, Expert Treasure Hunter from the Shire, but also the anniversary of the publication of The Hobbit in 1937. To honor these occasions we will talk at length about this wonderful story and its effect on the world.

What are your favorite moments from The Hobbit? How about your favorite songs, riddles, or quotes? Characters? How about meeting Gandalf and Gollum for the first time!?

What started out as a yarn for The Professor’s own children became the legendary adventure that millions of readers around the world have enjoyed. Come along this weekend at either of our two featured times, to share in some of the treasure that is The Hobbit!

Saturday Chat: 5:30 p.m. EDT [10:30 GMT]
Sunday Chat: 6:00 p.m. GMT [1:00 EDT]
Place: #thehalloffire on theonering.net server; come to TheOneRing.net chatroom Barliman's and then type /join #thehalloffire.


Thursday, September 21, 2000
Barlimans News

Tolkien Fun Section
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Gamgee @ 20:33 PST

Hello again everyone!!! Gamgee here, with yet another enticing Tolkien adventure! Our last winner was Androg! Way to go my friend!!! The answers were:
1) Asfaloth
2) Longbottom leaf
3) Bombadil
Here are the questions for today:
1) "What was the special weapon which slew Smaug? (mentioned in The Hobbit)"
2) "wolrbeohnr" (Scrambled Tolkien person, place or thing...check "Fellowship" for this answer)
3) "Who are you, and who is your Lord" (Who said this?... try FotR)
As usual, Mail me with your answers, the 1st person to mail all 3 correct answers in on letter will be posted here next time!....Gamgee

Wednesday, September 20, 2000
Barlimans News

Barlimaniacs, Unite!
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Jincey @ 22:15 PST

Have you ever wanted to find out what the faces behind the nicks *really* look like? Hurl *real* salad bar fixings at your fellow patrons? Face them in mortal combat?? (oh, wait...wrong article...)

Next summer, you'll have your chance! Curunir and Messiah are working tirelessly to make your 1420 Wishes and Balrog Wing Dreams come true. In August of 2001, we plan to hold Barliman's Bash, an event for the folks of Barliman's to meet, greet, and enjoy one another's company for a few days.

Food and drink, fun and games, will help to minimize the panic attacks brought on by not actually being in the channel, and the opportunity to watch Mormegil overindulge and drool on himself can't be passed up!

At the moment, we've very little in the way of details about the event, other than the date (August, 2001) and probable location (Chicago, IL...subject to change). We're waiting to start in-depth planning until after we've an idea of how many folks would like to attend - then, we can start seriously arranging the particulars of the event.

If you'd like to meet your fellow Barlimaniacs, please drop an email to barlibash@hotmail.com.
Once we have your interest note, we can start keeping you informed, via email, of the progress we're making.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to bring the fun and fellowship that is Barliman's into the real world!

Saturday, September 16, 2000
Barlimans News

Tolkien Fun Section
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Gamgee @ 20:04 PST

Hello everyone! I hope you are all ready for another edition of the Tolkien fun section! Our last winner was Opus! Good job man! The answers were:
1) Loende
2) Pukel-men
3) Merry
Here are the questions for today:
1) "Name Glorfindel's horse."
2) "afgolontbltemo" (Scrambled Tolkien person, place or thing..... 2 words found throughout LotR)
3) "Old knives are long enough as swords for Hobbit people." (Who said this?... Try FotR)
As always, Mail me with your answers, the 1st person to send all 3 correct answers in one mailing will be posted here next time! Good luck.........Gamgee


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