Happy Birthday, J.R.R. Tolkien!

Jan 03, 2017 09:47

Today is the birthday of J.R.R. Tolkien, creator of Dwarves and Elves and all of Middle-earth, who was born this day in 1892. You're invited to participate in The Tolkien Society's International Birthday Toast for 2017. Thank you, Professor, for your words!


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shiny_elfriend January 3 2017, 14:57:16 UTC
*Raises a pint for the professor*

Thinking of you! I know there is another birthday you'll be remembering, today. *hugs!*

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eldritchhobbit January 3 2017, 21:38:04 UTC
*raises a glass with you*

Thinking of you! I know there is another birthday you'll be remembering, today. *hugs!

Oh, bless you for recalling this! And thank you so much for the hugs. *hugs you back* It's not the easiest of days.

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acciochocolate January 3 2017, 16:19:08 UTC
Thanks for the reminder! I do like that song. :)

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eldritchhobbit January 3 2017, 21:38:39 UTC
My pleasure! :)

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mrua7 January 3 2017, 16:27:11 UTC
Time to start my annual re-read of the The Hobbit, and the Trilogy...or maybe I'll start on the other books like the Silmarillion? So many to read, so little time.

Thanks for Sam's song and the reminder. :D

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mosinging1986 January 3 2017, 17:18:16 UTC
I did a Hobbit/LOTR re-read this past year. I'll have to try the Silmarillion again. I think I've read it 2 or 3 times. Maybe it will get easier with each time? I love it, but it's not exactly easy going!

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mrua7 January 3 2017, 17:32:56 UTC
The real challenge is trying to get through the 12 books of the history of Middle Earth.

I think I'll just do the trilogy this time around. "F

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eldritchhobbit January 3 2017, 21:39:35 UTC
Hey, you can't go wrong no matter what you choose! :) I'm due for a reread myself!

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mosinging1986 January 3 2017, 17:16:48 UTC
Aw, I just finished my re-read of The Hobbit and LOTR! I'm so thankful for his gifts to us.

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eldritchhobbit January 3 2017, 21:40:19 UTC
Perfect timing! You're right: we have a lot to be thankful for.

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jan_u_wine January 3 2017, 17:49:18 UTC
How can we ever thank that wonderful man enough for all the beautiful words?

Happy birthday, dear Professor! I only wish you were here to talk a bit with us, share even more stories, enjoy the Sea and the trees and the sunlight. I fear you would not be impressed by what has gone on in this (the 7th?) Age.....

(although my partner in Tolkien 'crime' has not posted an entry today for The Birthday (RL interference!), I thought I might share one of our 'old' Birthday posts with hopes it might be enjoyed:

http://mechtild.livejournal.com/129642.html

To the Professor!

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eldritchhobbit January 3 2017, 21:41:58 UTC
Oh, that is SO GORGEOUS! Thank you, thank you for sharing! It's the perfect thing for the day.

To the Professor!

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jan_u_wine January 4 2017, 00:03:45 UTC
To the Professor! Long may he inspire us!

(looking at that LJ makes me sad....so many things which were and are not any longer. It underscores the need to use wisely the time given......)

(in that case, i will take my time mixing myself a nice, neat martini!)

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eldritchhobbit February 1 2017, 15:14:14 UTC
looking at that LJ makes me sad....so many things which were and are not any longer.

Me, too, my friend. Soooooo much.

*joins you with a virtual martini*

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