ElfBash!
Posted on 03/14/2002 5:07:26 AM PST by HairOfTheDog
Actually me too, I was just playing along with the speculation. When I saw the movie it had been so long since I'd read the books, that I didn't have any preconceived ideas about what they should look like.
I did, at first, think Frodo was a little too pretty. But after seeing it a few more times, I'm more comfortable with Elijah Wood in that role.
I grew up in the mountains of Southwest Virginia and the first day of hunting season was a "holiday." But I was never interested. My dad used to hunt and my brother did for a while (he gave it up after he got his first deer). But my dad was an alcoholic and by the time I was old enough to go with him, he was too drunk most of the time. He did manage to give up the bourbon, but by that time, I wasn't interested.
My dream life now would be to live on the coast to have plenty of free time to write, paint and improve my piano playing skills. And I wouldn't mind learning to fish. I was actually 40 by the time I realized what I'd always wanted to be in life, and it was too late. If I'd gone to school to study art, like I started to, and not switched to music (which I also left), I'd be a Disney animator by now...
Didn't know you were interested in art also. I might post some of my stuff on my profile.
I also thought Wood was a little too pretty, but now am used to him and think he's doing just a great job. I can't believe how much fun we're all having with all this LOTR stuff. Is there actually going to be an Entmoot?
Here's another night light. It's the Perseid meteor shower, supposedly very visible tonight.
I think some are seriously considering it. But who knows what will happen by 04...
If money was no object, I'd have majored in classics, rather than economics and political science. But you knew that already.
Yeah, I guess we all have things we'd do differently. I'm happy with my life though. I tell myself I'd be happier in a different job, but that's what I said when I got this one. Still, I've got everything I need. Not everything I want. But everything I need.
I wouldn't be surprised.
Good Morning, everyone! Think I'll look for more elf bash sites while you're sleeping. I need to get some use out of the ElfBash ping list!
I was just outside checking on the squirrel population.
Did we determine that Haldir was going to lead a detachment of elves in the battle of Helm's Deep?
I think we did. Guess that Lothlorien will have to fend for itself.
Woohoo!!! Great news! Beer may be good for you... 'course, I already knew that...
Great news pal. But, of course you did notice that the article says it's good in moderation (one a day for women, up to two a day for men). No binge drinking...
Works for me though. My favorite adult beverages include Corona and a good Merlot. But no binge drinking anymore. By the time I've had two of either, I'm ready for a good nap...
I'm trying to concentrate on getting some work done before I leave for the beach...
...you know, the important stuff like, how much sunscreen do we take, how much beer do we take, get the van serviced, etc...
I read in Forbes magazine last year that martinis are also better than red wine for your heart, but they have to be shaken, not stirred.
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