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narfforc · 02-15-2005, 12:11 PM

I have a battered old copy of The Lord of the Rings. I have taken it all over the world with me. These are some of the places I have read it:-

1. The Sudanese Desert.

2. On Mount Kenya.

3. On the River Nile.

4. On Guard at Buckingham Palace.

5. Spandau Prison.

Where is the strangest place you have read the works of Tolkien.

Hookbill the Goomba · 02-15-2005, 12:57 PM

I fore see this topic being moved by the powers that be. (i.e. Lord Wight or one of the other moderators)... but still;

The Strangest place I've read The Lord of the Rings was at the top of Blackpool Tower. Nothing dramatically interesting, but that’s about as exciting as my life gets.

the phantom · 02-15-2005, 12:58 PM

Hmm... let's see....

1) on the back of a tractor in an Illinois cornfield

2) in a stadium in Indianapolis waiting for Andy Roddick to walk out onto the court

3) leaning against the car in the 125 degree heat at the lowest spot in the Western Hemisphere (Death Valley)

4) on a rock in the middle of the Snake River

5) in the shadow of the tree known as General Sherman, the most massive living thing in the world

Lalwendë · 02-15-2005, 02:57 PM

I haven't read it anywhere well known, but much of my very first reading was carried out while I was sitting beneath stacks of old school chairs with canvas seats. I found a very good hiding place where these had been stored in an old cloak room, and by crawling beneath them I came to a clearing where the light shone through a window and all was silent, so much so that I ended up late for a fair few lessons.

I have also read Tolkien in various sheds, including a poultry shed, in a van and while sitting with my feet in a river.

Mithalwen · 02-15-2005, 03:04 PM

Oh I feel slightly better about admitting to reading Tolkien sitting in an extremely uncomfortable and un-mallornlike apple tree pretending to be an elf.... I was about 10

Garen LiLorian · 02-15-2005, 03:13 PM

1) On a raft floating down the Mississippi

2) Various ski lifts and Gondolas

3) Kalalau Beach, Kuai (a vicious day-long hike from civilization)

4) Various debris huts constucted in the North Carolina Appalachians, the Tetons and the Utah Rockies

5) Backstage during several plays

6) The uppermost level of a seven-level Pagoda in Shenjiang, China

7) A 24hr train ride to Hong Kong (believe me, it was a wierd place)

But the crowning glory would have to be:
In the cave of Guru Deva, Rishikesh, The Himalyas, India

Sophia the Thunder Mistress · 02-15-2005, 04:37 PM

I stored all my LOTR related books in a plastic bag inside a stack of old tires in the hayloft of our barn for a whole year once...

I was going through an 11 year old's frantic desire to be an artist and that was my "studio" while I attempted illustrations.

Can't say I've read it anywhere strange, though, so hope this qualifies.

Nimrodel_9 · 02-15-2005, 04:44 PM

Oh my gosh! You people have been to some pretty cool places!

I'm sad to say I've never left the U.S. and have only been to about 10 states (not counting the ones I've flown over).

Let's see... I haven't been any where interesting...

In a canoe in the middle of a lake in the Tushar Mountains near where I live.
On Newport Beach in California.
Disneyland parking lot!
The roof of my old house.

And just about every where else I've been. I don't leave home without it.

Oh yeah, I forgot to add Rivendell. Actually it's Riverdale, a city here in Utah. I've called it Rivendell several times before through a slip of the tongue.

Milord Aldagrim · 02-16-2005, 04:07 PM

The most interesting place I've ever been was a fireplace in a college Student Center.

02-15-2005, 12:11 PM	#1
narfforc Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Muddy-earth Posts: 1,297	Strange place to read a book. I have a battered old copy of The Lord of the Rings. I have taken it all over the world with me. These are some of the places I have read it:- 1. The Sudanese Desert. 2. On Mount Kenya. 3. On the River Nile. 4. On Guard at Buckingham Palace. 5. Spandau Prison. Where is the strangest place you have read the works of Tolkien.

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Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	I fore see this topic being moved by the powers that be. (i.e. Lord Wight or one of the other moderators)... but still; The Strangest place I've read The Lord of the Rings was at the top of Blackpool Tower. Nothing dramatically interesting, but that’s about as exciting as my life gets. __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket...

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the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	Hmm... let's see.... 1) on the back of a tractor in an Illinois cornfield 2) in a stadium in Indianapolis waiting for Andy Roddick to walk out onto the court 3) leaning against the car in the 125 degree heat at the lowest spot in the Western Hemisphere (Death Valley) 4) on a rock in the middle of the Snake River 5) in the shadow of the tree known as General Sherman, the most massive living thing in the world __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

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Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	I haven't read it anywhere well known, but much of my very first reading was carried out while I was sitting beneath stacks of old school chairs with canvas seats. I found a very good hiding place where these had been stored in an old cloak room, and by crawling beneath them I came to a clearing where the light shone through a window and all was silent, so much so that I ended up late for a fair few lessons. I have also read Tolkien in various sheds, including a poultry shed, in a van and while sitting with my feet in a river. __________________ Gordon's alive!

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Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,458	Oh I feel slightly better about admitting to reading Tolkien sitting in an extremely uncomfortable and un-mallornlike apple tree pretending to be an elf.... I was about 10 __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

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Garen LiLorian Wight Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The frigid white wilderness of the Midwest Posts: 235	1) On a raft floating down the Mississippi 2) Various ski lifts and Gondolas 3) Kalalau Beach, Kuai (a vicious day-long hike from civilization) 4) Various debris huts constucted in the North Carolina Appalachians, the Tetons and the Utah Rockies 5) Backstage during several plays 6) The uppermost level of a seven-level Pagoda in Shenjiang, China 7) A 24hr train ride to Hong Kong (believe me, it was a wierd place) But the crowning glory would have to be: In the cave of Guru Deva, Rishikesh, The Himalyas, India __________________ This is my quest, to follow that star; no matter how hopeless, no matter how far. To fight for the right, without question or pause. To be willing to march into Hell for a Heavenly cause! -Man of La Mancha

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Sophia the Thunder Mistress Scent of Simbelmynë Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Aboard Highwind, bound for Traverse Town Posts: 1,780	I stored all my LOTR related books in a plastic bag inside a stack of old tires in the hayloft of our barn for a whole year once... I was going through an 11 year old's frantic desire to be an artist and that was my "studio" while I attempted illustrations. Can't say I've read it anywhere strange, though, so hope this qualifies. __________________ The seasons fall like silver swords, the years rush ever onward; and soon I sail, to leave this world, these lands where I have wander'd. O Elbereth! O Queen who dwells beyond the Western Seas, spare me yet a little time 'ere white ships come for me!

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Nimrodel_9 Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Utah Posts: 734	Excellent idea. Oh my gosh! You people have been to some pretty cool places! I'm sad to say I've never left the U.S. and have only been to about 10 states (not counting the ones I've flown over). Let's see... I haven't been any where interesting... In a canoe in the middle of a lake in the Tushar Mountains near where I live. On Newport Beach in California. Disneyland parking lot! The roof of my old house. And just about every where else I've been. I don't leave home without it. Oh yeah, I forgot to add Rivendell. Actually it's Riverdale, a city here in Utah. I've called it Rivendell several times before through a slip of the tongue. __________________ .:A friend is someone who reaches for your hand and touches your heart:.

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Milord Aldagrim Pile O'Bones Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Merrimac, MA Posts: 14	The most interesting place I've ever been was a fireplace in a college Student Center.