Middle Earth Riddles: The Terror Continues - Page 7 - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Kalimac · 04-20-2002, 01:54 PM

Hello, everyone! This thread has certainly grown since last time I was here...

Susan - this is probably out of left field but is the answer a witch? (If I remember correctly witches weren't supposed to be able to cast shadows. Or be photographed, for that matter).

Samwise - Is yours illness? It certainly grabs you quickly, anyway...

Raefindel · 04-20-2002, 01:57 PM

Hi, Kalimac! good to see you.

Susan, I'm stumped. That's a good riddle.

I have nothing pertinent to add, neither guesses nor further riddles. I think I'm riddles out.

[ April 20, 2002: Message edited by: Raefindel ]

Susan Delgado · 04-20-2002, 04:45 PM

No, it is neither a witch nor a cloud (clouds leave shadows...)

Was I on the right track by naming an emotion?

Aragorn Husband of Arwen · 04-20-2002, 05:07 PM

Susan Delgado - Yes. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Susan Delgado · 04-20-2002, 05:27 PM

Yay! Got any more? [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

[ April 20, 2002: Message edited by: Susan Delgado ]

Samwise · 04-20-2002, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Was I on the right track by naming an emotion?

No--it's an actual thing.

Quote:

Sam had a natural mistrust of the inhabitants of other parts of the Shire; and also he was not disposed to be quick friends with anyone who had beaten his master, however long ago.

Samwise · 04-20-2002, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Samwise - Is yours illness? It certainly grabs you quickly, anyway...

Blecch...they certainly do--though I've said "take that" to mine with some cold medicine....
Sorry, nope, not an illness.

Quote:

LOTR (Movie) Moment (IV) (Moria)
Orcs are everywhere
Samwise whacks one with a pot
gets..."the hang of this!" [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Copyright 2002 S. Uffelman

Firladion Greenbow · 04-21-2002, 03:21 PM

As no-one answered, I thought I'd put in to you again.

With no wings, I fly.
With no eyes, I see.
With no arms, I climb.
More frightening than any beast, stronger than any foe.
I am cunning, ruthless, and tall; in the end, I rule all.

What am I?

A.Y.S.
F.G.

Tigerlily Gamgee · 04-21-2002, 07:20 PM

Actually, that same riddle and answer is posted under "Starbreeze's Challenge". We weren't neglecting you [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img]

Samwise · 04-22-2002, 07:24 PM

Hm. That may be so, but I still don't know the answer.

Quote:

"I can take you to them, sir," said Sam. "It's a big house, this, and very peculiar. Always a bit more to discover, and no knowing what you'll find round a courner. And Elves, sir! Elves here and Elves there! "

Tigerlily Gamgee · 04-22-2002, 07:48 PM

According to the other thread... the answer is imagination.

Samwise · 04-22-2002, 09:10 PM

Quote:

With no wings, I fly.
With no eyes, I see.
With no arms, I climb.
More frightening than any beast, stronger than any foe.
I am cunning, ruthless, and tall; in the end, I rule all

The answer to THIS!?!? Eh--I didn't think that was it. [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img]
Movie Moment

Quote:

*Frodo and Sam walking across a feild*
*Sam stops*
*Frodo turns* "Sam, what's the matter? "
*Sam* "If I take another step, I'll be farther from home than I've ever been."

Kalimac · 04-22-2002, 09:15 PM

Wow, I would have said "death" for the answer to that, even though if you believe in an afterlife it's not entirely accurate. Ruthless and tall sounds almost like a Ringwraith, or the Grim Reaper or the King of Terrors, for that matter (wow, I'm cheerful tonight [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]).

Susan Delgado · 04-23-2002, 12:17 AM

I still prefer "fate" as an answer to that one...

Susan Delgado · 04-23-2002, 11:24 AM

Let's not lose track of what we're doing [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Quote:

I can reach out and grab you
yet, I have no hands.
Often I can hurt a person,
but people come in my presence
without much fear, anyway.

Only thing I can think of, Sam, is a movie. Is it a movie?

Any more guesses on mine?
(I pass before the sun yet leave no shadow.)

Samwise · 04-23-2002, 04:54 PM

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Only thing I can think of, Sam, is a movie. Is it a movie?

Nope. Not emotional. Think physical. (Sort of...) Hm. Sorry, not a good clue giver. Anyhow, it's not emotional. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

Quote:

"So my plan is all spoilt!" said Frodo. "It is no good trying to escape you. But I'm glad, Sam. It is plain that we were meant to go together. "

Samwise · 04-23-2002, 04:57 PM

Quote:

I pass before the sun yet leave no shadow

Ugh...I know this isn't it, but a sunspot??

Quote:

"Just hold on a moment and I'll get my stuff!" cried Sam eagerly. "It's all ready. I thought we should be off today. "

Firladion Greenbow · 04-23-2002, 05:03 PM

Oh well, yes, you are right Tigerlily Gamgee, The answer is indeed the imagination.

Next time I will try to check on previous used riddles before leaving another.

Don't want to look like a clutz now do I! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

May your days be long and your journey short.
F.G.

P.S.
Susan, well met, you are nobodys gilly, and I remember the face of my father.

[ April 23, 2002: Message edited by: Firladion Greenbow ]

Tigerlily Gamgee · 04-23-2002, 06:26 PM

Well, I'll give the two a shot...

Samwise - a story?
Susan - the Earth?

Samwise · 04-23-2002, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Samwise - a story?

Nope. AHH! Don't tell me I've accidentally thought up one of those impossibly hard ones again! I didn't mean to, honest!! [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img]

Quote:

"Of all the confounded nuisances you are the worst, Sam! "
~Frodo Baggins

Tigerlily Gamgee · 04-23-2002, 07:07 PM

Samwise... is it the sun? life? the weather?
Hmmmm... just guesses [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img]

Samwise · 04-23-2002, 07:21 PM

Tigerlily--
Nope [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img],nope [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img],nope [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img].

Quote:

"Oh, Mister Frodo, that's hard!" said Sam, shivering. "That's hard, trying to go without me and all. If I hadn't a guessed right, where would you be now? "

Tigerlily Gamgee · 04-23-2002, 07:55 PM

Well, shoot [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img]

Samwise · 04-23-2002, 08:05 PM

Umm.....the answer to my riddle is a thing, but not a person or emotion.

Quote:

Sam, who had been watching his master with great concern, shook his head and muttered: "Plain as pikestaff it is, but it's no good Sam Gamgee putting in his spoke just now. "

Susan Delgado · 04-24-2002, 12:09 AM

Just for clarity, a movie is not an emotion...

a car?
something predatory with big teeth, like a dinosaur or a tiger?
a tornado? no...
a really gripping novel? oh, wait, somebody already guessed "story"
electricity?
ideas?
Am I close with any of these?

That is something I pride myself on, Greenbow. I shoot with my heart, and I remember the face of my father.

Firladion Greenbow · 04-24-2002, 07:11 PM

If sai Delgado is incorrect with those, you could always try and give us another clue Samwise!!

If you can of course. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Personally I am at a loss to what it is!

F.G.

Samwise · 04-24-2002, 10:14 PM

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Am I close with any of these?

Sigh...no. [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img]
A clue....er...well...
Okay, the thing that does the "grabbing" is actually a part of the thing that people reach for.

Quote:

"I met Sam going up the hill and told him to follow me, but plainly he did not do so. He guessed his master's mind and came back here before Frodo had gone. He did not find it easy to leave Sam behind! " - Aragorn, TTT

Susan Delgado · 04-25-2002, 01:13 AM

Like a giant lobster picking somebody with its claws? No, that would actually be quite terrifying.

I believe Sai Greenbow is correct. We need a better clue...it's a physical object, part of which is not hands, but which can still grab. Does the use of the word "grab" denote a physical clutching, or something less tangible?

Eee, this riddle is fun! Thanks! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Susan Delgado · 04-25-2002, 01:17 AM

Is it some kind of weapon?

Samwise · 04-25-2002, 02:48 PM

Quote:

"grab" denote a physical clutching, or something less tangible?

No...not a physical clutching. And no, it's not a weapon. It's...actually a part of something a gentleman might give his lady. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]
BTW, I'm quite pleased that you're enjoying yourself. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Quote:

Sam passed a hand over his eyes, brushing away the tears. "Steady, Gamgee!" he said, "Think, if you can! He can't fly across rivers, and he can't jump waterfalls. He's got no gear. So he's got to get back to the boats. Back to the boats! Back to the boats, Sam! Like lightning! "

Susan Delgado · 04-25-2002, 04:46 PM

Thorns on a rose?

Samwise · 04-25-2002, 04:50 PM

DING DING DING!
Susan got it!

Tigerlily Gamgee · 04-25-2002, 05:46 PM

Wow, I never would've guessed that [img]smilies/eek.gif[/img]

Susan Delgado · 04-26-2002, 12:06 AM

Wuhu!! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]
That was so much fun!

My turn! But instead of giving you all a new one, I will direct your attention to the one of mine that's still floating out there. We were all distracted by Sam's most wonderful riddle [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Quote:

I pass before the sun, yet leave no shadow

So far cloud, witch, stars, and darkness/night have been guessed.

04-26-2002, 01:31 PM

has anyone said wind or am i making a fool of myself

Susan Delgado · 04-26-2002, 05:09 PM

Of course you aren't making a fool of yourself! Wind is the answer [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]
Take er away

Susan Delgado · 04-29-2002, 03:21 PM

All right, I'll ask one then.

Out of the plain rises a hill.
Your feet can't reach it, try as they will.
Two hands can touch it, one eye can view it,
But try as they will, two eyes can't do it.

[ April 30, 2002: Message edited by: Susan Delgado ]

Samwise · 04-29-2002, 06:09 PM

Mm. For some reason, Susan, this riddle makes me think: "Your nose" (just tried to reach mine with my foot--can't do it....) [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img]

Quote:

"The log's all right," said Frodo. "There are plenty of them in the River. But leave out the eyes! "
"That I won't." said Sam. "'Twas the eyes as made me sit up, so to speak. "

Susan Delgado · 04-30-2002, 01:05 PM

You got it, Sam! Take it away

I can touch my nose with my foot...but not two feet at once [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Samwise · 05-01-2002, 04:47 PM

Hm...

I protect from invaders
but I am not particularly strong.
Many of me have fallen, perhaps daily
Some may even consider me beautiful.
What am I?

Quote:

"Now Sam," said Frodo. "Don't hinder me! It's the only way! "
"Of course it is." answered Sam. "But not alone. "I'm coming too, or neither of us isn't going. I'll knock holes in all the boats, first. "

04-20-2002, 01:54 PM	#1
Kalimac Candle of the Marshes Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Flyover Country Posts: 780	Hello, everyone! This thread has certainly grown since last time I was here... Susan - this is probably out of left field but is the answer a witch? (If I remember correctly witches weren't supposed to be able to cast shadows. Or be photographed, for that matter). Samwise - Is yours illness? It certainly grabs you quickly, anyway... __________________ Father, dear Father, if you see fit, We'll send my love to college for one year yet Tie blue ribbons all about his head, To let the ladies know that he's married.

04-20-2002, 01:57 PM	#2
Raefindel Sword of the Spirit Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,313	Hi, Kalimac! good to see you. Susan, I'm stumped. That's a good riddle. I have nothing pertinent to add, neither guesses nor further riddles. I think I'm riddles out. [ April 20, 2002: Message edited by: Raefindel ] __________________ Blessed be the Lord my Strength, Who trained my hands for war and my fingers to fight. Psallm 144:1

04-20-2002, 04:45 PM	#3
Susan Delgado The Perished Flame Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: behind my eyes Posts: 1,096	No, it is neither a witch nor a cloud (clouds leave shadows...) Was I on the right track by naming an emotion? __________________ "Man as a whole, Man pitted against the universe, have we seen him at all 'til we see that he is like a hero in a fairy tale?"

04-20-2002, 05:07 PM	#4
Aragorn Husband of Arwen Animated Skeleton Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the West... Posts: 30	Susan Delgado - Yes. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ Merry Christmas Everyone!

04-20-2002, 05:27 PM	#5
Susan Delgado The Perished Flame Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: behind my eyes Posts: 1,096	Yay! Got any more? [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] [ April 20, 2002: Message edited by: Susan Delgado ] __________________ "Man as a whole, Man pitted against the universe, have we seen him at all 'til we see that he is like a hero in a fairy tale?"

04-21-2002, 03:21 PM	#8
Firladion Greenbow Animated Skeleton Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Robin Hood country Posts: 39	As no-one answered, I thought I'd put in to you again. With no wings, I fly. With no eyes, I see. With no arms, I climb. More frightening than any beast, stronger than any foe. I am cunning, ruthless, and tall; in the end, I rule all. What am I? A.Y.S. F.G. __________________ "If by my life or death I can protect you, I will. You have my sword."

04-21-2002, 07:20 PM	#9
Tigerlily Gamgee Hostess of Spirits Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Meduseld Posts: 1,055	Actually, that same riddle and answer is posted under "Starbreeze's Challenge". We weren't neglecting you [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] __________________ ~ ExerciseJunky.com (Hobbits fitness of choice!)~ ~Lady of Rohan: An Eowyn Fansite ~ ~The NEW/OLD Barrow Downs Photo Page~

04-22-2002, 07:48 PM	#11
Tigerlily Gamgee Hostess of Spirits Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Meduseld Posts: 1,055	According to the other thread... the answer is imagination. __________________ ~ ExerciseJunky.com (Hobbits fitness of choice!)~ ~Lady of Rohan: An Eowyn Fansite ~ ~The NEW/OLD Barrow Downs Photo Page~

04-22-2002, 09:15 PM	#13
Kalimac Candle of the Marshes Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Flyover Country Posts: 780	Wow, I would have said "death" for the answer to that, even though if you believe in an afterlife it's not entirely accurate. Ruthless and tall sounds almost like a Ringwraith, or the Grim Reaper or the King of Terrors, for that matter (wow, I'm cheerful tonight [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]). __________________ Father, dear Father, if you see fit, We'll send my love to college for one year yet Tie blue ribbons all about his head, To let the ladies know that he's married.

04-23-2002, 12:17 AM	#14
Susan Delgado The Perished Flame Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: behind my eyes Posts: 1,096	I still prefer "fate" as an answer to that one... __________________ "Man as a whole, Man pitted against the universe, have we seen him at all 'til we see that he is like a hero in a fairy tale?"

04-23-2002, 05:03 PM	#18
Firladion Greenbow Animated Skeleton Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Robin Hood country Posts: 39	Oh well, yes, you are right Tigerlily Gamgee, The answer is indeed the imagination. Next time I will try to check on previous used riddles before leaving another. Don't want to look like a clutz now do I! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] May your days be long and your journey short. F.G. P.S. Susan, well met, you are nobodys gilly, and I remember the face of my father. [ April 23, 2002: Message edited by: Firladion Greenbow ] __________________ "If by my life or death I can protect you, I will. You have my sword."

04-23-2002, 06:26 PM	#19
Tigerlily Gamgee Hostess of Spirits Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Meduseld Posts: 1,055	Well, I'll give the two a shot... Samwise - a story? Susan - the Earth? __________________ ~ ExerciseJunky.com (Hobbits fitness of choice!)~ ~Lady of Rohan: An Eowyn Fansite ~ ~The NEW/OLD Barrow Downs Photo Page~

04-23-2002, 07:07 PM	#21
Tigerlily Gamgee Hostess of Spirits Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Meduseld Posts: 1,055	Samwise... is it the sun? life? the weather? Hmmmm... just guesses [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] __________________ ~ ExerciseJunky.com (Hobbits fitness of choice!)~ ~Lady of Rohan: An Eowyn Fansite ~ ~The NEW/OLD Barrow Downs Photo Page~

04-23-2002, 07:55 PM	#23
Tigerlily Gamgee Hostess of Spirits Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Meduseld Posts: 1,055	Well, shoot [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] __________________ ~ ExerciseJunky.com (Hobbits fitness of choice!)~ ~Lady of Rohan: An Eowyn Fansite ~ ~The NEW/OLD Barrow Downs Photo Page~

04-24-2002, 12:09 AM	#25
Susan Delgado The Perished Flame Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: behind my eyes Posts: 1,096	Just for clarity, a movie is not an emotion... a car? something predatory with big teeth, like a dinosaur or a tiger? a tornado? no... a really gripping novel? oh, wait, somebody already guessed "story" electricity? ideas? Am I close with any of these? That is something I pride myself on, Greenbow. I shoot with my heart, and I remember the face of my father. __________________ "Man as a whole, Man pitted against the universe, have we seen him at all 'til we see that he is like a hero in a fairy tale?"

04-24-2002, 07:11 PM	#26
Firladion Greenbow Animated Skeleton Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Robin Hood country Posts: 39	If sai Delgado is incorrect with those, you could always try and give us another clue Samwise!! If you can of course. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] Personally I am at a loss to what it is! F.G. __________________ "If by my life or death I can protect you, I will. You have my sword."

04-25-2002, 01:13 AM	#28
Susan Delgado The Perished Flame Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: behind my eyes Posts: 1,096	Like a giant lobster picking somebody with its claws? No, that would actually be quite terrifying. I believe Sai Greenbow is correct. We need a better clue...it's a physical object, part of which is not hands, but which can still grab. Does the use of the word "grab" denote a physical clutching, or something less tangible? Eee, this riddle is fun! Thanks! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ "Man as a whole, Man pitted against the universe, have we seen him at all 'til we see that he is like a hero in a fairy tale?"

04-25-2002, 01:17 AM	#29
Susan Delgado The Perished Flame Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: behind my eyes Posts: 1,096	Is it some kind of weapon? __________________ "Man as a whole, Man pitted against the universe, have we seen him at all 'til we see that he is like a hero in a fairy tale?"

04-25-2002, 04:46 PM	#31
Susan Delgado The Perished Flame Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: behind my eyes Posts: 1,096	Thorns on a rose? __________________ "Man as a whole, Man pitted against the universe, have we seen him at all 'til we see that he is like a hero in a fairy tale?"

04-25-2002, 04:50 PM	#32
Samwise Faithful Spirit Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: #3 Bagshot Row, Petaluma, Ca Posts: 2,299	DING DING DING! Susan got it! __________________ Giving thanks unto the Father...In whom we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins.~Colossians1:12a,14 * * * * * * * I am Samwise son of Hamfast, if by hoe or trowel I can get these weeds out of your garden, I will.You have my shears!;)

04-25-2002, 05:46 PM	#33
Tigerlily Gamgee Hostess of Spirits Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Meduseld Posts: 1,055	Wow, I never would've guessed that [img]smilies/eek.gif[/img] __________________ ~ ExerciseJunky.com (Hobbits fitness of choice!)~ ~Lady of Rohan: An Eowyn Fansite ~ ~The NEW/OLD Barrow Downs Photo Page~

04-26-2002, 01:31 PM	#35
anyamiex Guest Posts: n/a	has anyone said wind or am i making a fool of myself

04-26-2002, 05:09 PM	#36
Susan Delgado The Perished Flame Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: behind my eyes Posts: 1,096	Of course you aren't making a fool of yourself! Wind is the answer [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Take er away __________________ "Man as a whole, Man pitted against the universe, have we seen him at all 'til we see that he is like a hero in a fairy tale?"

04-29-2002, 03:21 PM	#37
Susan Delgado The Perished Flame Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: behind my eyes Posts: 1,096	All right, I'll ask one then. Out of the plain rises a hill. Your feet can't reach it, try as they will. Two hands can touch it, one eye can view it, But try as they will, two eyes can't do it. [ April 30, 2002: Message edited by: Susan Delgado ] __________________ "Man as a whole, Man pitted against the universe, have we seen him at all 'til we see that he is like a hero in a fairy tale?"

04-30-2002, 01:05 PM	#39
Susan Delgado The Perished Flame Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: behind my eyes Posts: 1,096	You got it, Sam! Take it away I can touch my nose with my foot...but not two feet at once [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ "Man as a whole, Man pitted against the universe, have we seen him at all 'til we see that he is like a hero in a fairy tale?"

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