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Mithalwen · 11-21-2004, 12:54 PM

I know he has his critics among you, but as one of his fans, I would like to wish a very happy birthday to Christopher Tolkien who is eighty today. Obviously the chances that he is reading this is nil, but I shall raise a glass in his honour just as soon as I have finished my driving for the day.

Many Happy Returns, CRT - and thanks for HoME

Evisse the Blue · 11-21-2004, 03:16 PM

You know what, I'll join you! Even if I'm guilty as charged of criticizing him sometimes, I'll admit he's also done some wonderful stuff for us. I thank him for HoME and for editing Silmarillion and Unfinished Tales, and basically sharing his father's work with us.
Maybe someone should send him the movies as a present...his mood may change once he watched them. Just an idea.

Encaitare · 11-21-2004, 09:31 PM

A large huzzah and a Happy Birthday to Christopher Tolkien!

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Maybe someone should send him the movies as a present...his mood may change once he watched them. Just an idea.

Or we could send him an Orlando Bloom poster. Hah.

Elven-Maiden · 11-22-2004, 12:02 AM

It's a shame he didn't like the movies, although I can see why considering it was a story written for him by his father. I don't think I'd like such a personal thing cheapened and turned into a money-making cult film either.

Happy Birthday Christopher Tolkien, and many happy returns.

Sapphire_Flame · 11-22-2004, 10:04 AM

And many happy returns to ye! *toasts*

Abedithon le,

~ Saphy ~

11-21-2004, 12:54 PM	#1
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,458	Happy Birthday! I know he has his critics among you, but as one of his fans, I would like to wish a very happy birthday to Christopher Tolkien who is eighty today. Obviously the chances that he is reading this is nil, but I shall raise a glass in his honour just as soon as I have finished my driving for the day. Many Happy Returns, CRT - and thanks for HoME __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace Last edited by Mithalwen; 11-21-2004 at 12:57 PM. Reason: sp

11-21-2004, 03:16 PM	#2
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	Happy Birthday, Chris! You know what, I'll join you! Even if I'm guilty as charged of criticizing him sometimes, I'll admit he's also done some wonderful stuff for us. I thank him for HoME and for editing Silmarillion and Unfinished Tales, and basically sharing his father's work with us. Maybe someone should send him the movies as a present...his mood may change once he watched them. Just an idea. __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

11-22-2004, 12:02 AM	#4
Elven-Maiden Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 297	It's a shame he didn't like the movies, although I can see why considering it was a story written for him by his father. I don't think I'd like such a personal thing cheapened and turned into a money-making cult film either. Happy Birthday Christopher Tolkien, and many happy returns. __________________ Tout ce qui est or ne brille pas, Tous ceux qui errent ne sont pas perdus. Mobilis in Mobile

11-22-2004, 10:04 AM	#5
Sapphire_Flame Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The World That Never Was Posts: 1,232	Happy Birthday, Chris! And many happy returns to ye! toasts Abedithon le, ~ Saphy ~ __________________ The Hitchhiking Ghost