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Join Date: Feb 2003
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Nurumaiel, thanks for the encouragement! I walked 5.3 miles today and I think I have found my daily limit! The old injuries to my hips and back screamed far too loudly at the end of it; I don't think I could have gone another step! If I am lucky, all this walking will eventually lessen the pain all these unfortunate life experiences have given me as daily "gifts!"
Oh, I'm past Stock now! Almost to Buckleberry Ferry! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] (After today, it'll be a few days before I reach it!) Cheers, Lyta
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08-31-2003, 02:35 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2002
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I have been hunting for this thread for a while! I am so glad that I found it. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]
I have 117 miles so far. I know that I can make it to Bree very soon, I hope to get past Midgewater by Dec. My health is slowing me down a bit, but I am doing good so far. I have just gotten over another bought of bronchitits (which comes every two months now due to the Remicade treatments) and dealing with diabetis (due to prednisone, given to combat the side effects of Remicade). [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] [ August 31, 2003: Message edited by: Joy ]
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08-31-2003, 06:10 AM
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08-31-2003, 11:56 AM
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Ghost Prince of Cardolan
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Chillaxin' with Glorfindel-441 miles on the RtR
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Well, we've finally reached the first camp in the Trollshaws. Frodo is still getting worse, and I fear that without help soon, he will die. And there are 103 miles left to Rivendell! It seems we will never get there! Strider tries to keep us optimistic, but still...
{EDIT} Woohoo! 14 shields! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] [ August 31, 2003: Message edited by: Horse-Maiden of the Shire ]
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08-31-2003, 11:58 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2002
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Oh, Joy, it's wonderful to hear from you again. I was just reading through the old thread and wondering what had happened to you. You're almost to Strider... that was a happy day for me. How much easier it was with Strider to protect us!
Lyta, 5 miles is wonderful. I can walk that long on some days. If only I had enough time to do it every day. I'm going to be updating the mileage list again soon, so make sure your mileage is in your 'from' space.
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08-31-2003, 04:30 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: R toL: 531, past the wild path
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I'm not really supposed to be on the internet until we got a virus scan, but I couldn't resist...
I'VE REACHED RIVENDELL!!!! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] It's actually really exciting. When I saw the magical distance on my pedometer I broke into a huge grin and spontaneously said "Welcome to Rivendell Frodo Baggins" in my best Hugo Weaving voice. Aloud! (Lucky there was no-one near). 285 miles to Lorien, hey? See you there! PS I'm not convinced we should have to walk from Lorien to Rauros. After all, the Fellowship didn't!
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08-31-2003, 05:39 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Road to Rivendell: 2491 miles from Hobbiton, with Frodo and Sam, homeward bound
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Lyra: Congratulations! Welcome to Rivendell..come on over and join us in the hot springs.
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It is still a feasible goal to walk from Rivendell to Caras Galadhon by December 17. It's 108 days till RotK..at 465 miles that's approximately 4.3 miles per day. Or at least to Nimrodel (3.67 miles per day). I'm not sure if I can make it by then, but I'm going to do my best.
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08-31-2003, 08:16 PM
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Join Date: May 2000
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Walk to Rivendell is now Walk to Lothlórien, at least on the Downs it is. Continue your discussion on the new topic: Walk To Rivendell" aka "The Eowyn Challenge" (Part 3)
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08-31-2003, 08:18 PM
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Join Date: May 2000
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Walk To Rivendell" aka "The Eowyn Challenge" (Part 3)
Continued from Part 2, Walk to Rivendell now goes all the way to Lothlórien! (And I'm not even half way to the Hidden Valley!)
Have fun! Go to "Walk to Lórien" [ August 31, 2003: Message edited by: The Barrow-Wight ]
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09-01-2003, 12:34 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2002
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Barrow-Downs Walk to Rivendell
AS OF August 3, '05
Alatáriël Lossëhelin : 2491 Anorial: 1030 Araréiel: 23.5 ArwenBaggins : 912 Barrow Wight : 214 elfearz1: 575 Eruantalon : 100 Estelyn Telcontar : 2250 Faenaduial : 710 Firefoot : 49 Fíriel of Ao Tea Roa : 468 Garen LiLorian: 73 Goldberry : 86 Hilde Bracegirdle : 487 Hildigard : 1,190 Lalaith : 230 Lyta_Underhill : 1785 Mad Baggins : 444 Maeggaladiel: 21 mark12_30 : 558 Naz : 49 Neferchoiren : 483 Nurumaiel : 330 Pyroclastic : 143 Rosie-Posey Sandybanks : 27 Sapphire_Flame : 430 Saraphim: 258 Sirithheruwen : 150 Tefalathiel : 547 Thorongil : ?
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09-01-2003, 01:18 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2002
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So, I guess I'll continue posting here.
Three cheers BW, for the updated tracker! *** Being on the road again has lifted our spirits greatly. We got boxes of food from Lord Elrond, so hopefully, we won't be having cram for a while! *** We have walked 481 miles. We have passed Fords of Bruinen (480). It is 44 miles to the next landmark. We still have 441 miles to Caras Galadon in Lothlórien. *** At the Ford of Bruinen they left the Road and turning southwards went on by narrow paths among the folded lands. Their purpose was to hold this course west of the Mountains for many miles and days.
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09-01-2003, 02:27 PM
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: The Royal Suite in the Halls of Mandos
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I'm so proud of myself!
You have walked 643 miles. You have passed Misty Mountain Foothills (615). You are only 17 miles from High Vantage Point. You still have 279 miles to Caras Galadon in Lothlórien. At first it seemed to the hobbits that although they walked and stumbled until they were weary, they were creeping forward like snails, and getting nowhere. Each day the land looked much the same as it had the day before. Yet steadily the mountains were drawing nearer.
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09-01-2003, 09:42 PM
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Shade of Carn Dûm
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Road to Rivendell: 2491 miles from Hobbiton, with Frodo and Sam, homeward bound
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Wow, BW!! Thanks for updating the mileage tracker to Lórien. I know it took a lot of work.
______________________________ I miss Rivendell, but it's good to be back on the road. At the moment I feel a bit of deja vu..this is close to where we had the barbeque on the way in to Rivendell. We'll soon pass the Ford though, and then we'll be in new territory. We brought a pack pony with us this time (Bill, of course!), and plenty of lembas and other food. Frodo is well again, so we are quite a merry company (sorry Merry--no pun intended [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img] ). I'm not too sure about that dwarf though...he has quite a belligerent attitude. Legolas and I had better keep an eye on him. -------------------- Elrond summoned the hobbits to him. He looked gravely at Frodo..."I can forsee very little of your road; and how your task is to be achieved I do not know. The Shadow has crept now to the feet of the Mountains, and draws nigh even to the borders of Greyflood; and under the Shadow all is dark to me. You will meet many foes, some open, and some disguised; and you may find friends upon your way when you least look for it."
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09-02-2003, 11:51 PM
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Haunted Halfling
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: an uncounted length of steps--floating between air molecules
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Wow, good job on the Walk to Lorien mileage indicator, BW! I had wondered how mileage would be followed inside Moria, but it seems you've worked that out too! I've got a LONG way to go before I worry about getting across the Bridge of Khazad-Dum, though! I'm only 6 miles from Buckleberry Ferry--closer and closer, yet still so far away... [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] On another thought, those hobbits must have had incredibly resilient and tough feet! Mine are blistered up and down and I wear shoes! [img]smilies/eek.gif[/img]
Cheers, Lyta
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09-03-2003, 11:22 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2002
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You have walked 287 miles.
You are still south of the Road (286). It is 13 miles to the next landmark. You still have 171 miles to Rivendell. Slowly, slowly, but I'm getting there. Nearly to mile 300, which is an extremely exciting thing for me. I will be walking to Lothlorien, but I'm not going to get there before Dec. 17th. That doesn't mean I won't try, of course. If I can get to Rivendell soon I think I should have a small chance. Mileage list updated. Second post on the thread, under BW's.
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09-03-2003, 02:52 PM
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Shade of Carn Dûm
Join Date: Jan 2002
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Strider says that now that Frodo is well again, we can make five miles a day! So, five miles today we did. (In Gym, we had to run a mile, and then I walked another four.)
*** We have walked 488 miles. We have passed Fords of Bruinen (480). It is 37 miles to the next landmark. We still have 434 miles to Caras Galadon in Lothlórien.
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09-04-2003, 08:45 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Washington State
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As the season draws on and the sun sets later and later I will begin to walk at night as the fellowship did, but for now there is still sufficient daylight left.
I walked by a stream and watched the salmon run today. I always find that awsome. Tolkien never mentioned fishing but Frodo began his quest in the fall so perhaps he at least watched the samon run as well.
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09-04-2003, 09:43 AM
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Ghost Prince of Cardolan
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Chillaxin' with Glorfindel-441 miles on the RtR
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Yes! Less than one hundred miles to go for Rivendell, and I may even take up the Walk to Lorien. I've been bogged down with a nasty cold today, though, so I doubt that I'll be getting any miles done.
Camping in the Trollshaws has paid off, as Strider has informed us that we are less than one hundred miles from Rivendell. Even though we are greatly heartened by that news, we are still troubled by Frodo's steadily worsening. Yesterday he seemed to have slipped into a black cloud. Strider presses us on, hurrying us. We are exhausted every night, and must start early every morning. I will be so glad when we get to Rivendell and receive a well-deserved rest!
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09-04-2003, 12:43 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Mirkwood - 710 miles WtR
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Just a reminder to vote for your favorite short story in the Éowyn Challenge Third House Contest.
BlingBling and I were walking by the sea the past two weekends. I know the sea and the sound of the gulls is dangerous for elves but we had a thoroughly enjoyable time (beautiful weather for a change). After the sunshine, tangy sea air and sand in our toes it is very difficult to get motivated enough to walk during the evenings in the rain (we have had rain for three days now). Oh well, we need to add to our mileage so I guess we will be getting wet tonight. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]
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09-04-2003, 09:04 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Road to Rivendell: 2491 miles from Hobbiton, with Frodo and Sam, homeward bound
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We have passed the Ford and are headed south into the Wild. The terrain is quite rugged now and our progress slow, especially since we are walking at night. But Strider knows this land well, and we have seen no sign of pursuit. Frodo spent a great deal of time with Bilbo at Rivendell, and it seems to have lifted his spirits greatly. He appears to have fully recovered from his wound and to be quite himself again.
-------------------- "Just a plain hobbit you look," said Bilbo. "But there is more about you now than appears on the surface. Good luck to you!" He turned away and looked out of the window, trying to hum a tune. "I cannot thank you as I should, Bilbo, for this, and for all your past kindnesses," said Frodo. "Don't try!" said the old hobbit, turning round and slapping him on the back. "Ow!" he cried. "You are too hard now to slap! But there you are: Hobbits must stick together, and especially Bagginses. All I ask in return is: take as much care of yourself as you can, and bring back all the news you can, and any old songs and tales you can come by. I'll do my best to finish my book before you return. I should like to write the second book, if I am spared."
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09-05-2003, 08:05 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Mordor University, Wisconsin Campus
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At last I'm to the Old Forest!
I'm back at school now, so my mileage should (potentially) skyrocket. I feel like Sam, with a huge pack containing everything we might possibly have a use for. I can't wait to get to Lothlorien, Lembas will be such a welcome change from Power Bars!
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09-05-2003, 09:02 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: an uncounted length of steps--floating between air molecules
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Good show, Pyroclastic! I'm right behind you at Crickhollow, taking a much needed bath...with Pippin! [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] I'm not sure which of us is splashing more! Best of luck! I think I should also learn to make lembas for the longer treks ahead...
Legolas: Lembas, the waybread of the Elves... One bite can fill the stomach of a grown man. Merry to Pippin: How many did you eat? Pippin (belching contentedly): Four... [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] Cheers, Lyta
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09-06-2003, 12:12 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Somewhere in the Northwest... for now
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I am still running, but I have lost track of my miles. I think I am probably somewhere in the 510-520 area because I have been running a lot recently.
I will try to determine though how far I am to Lorien. I have come this far, I might as well go all the way [img]smilies/cool.gif[/img] [ September 06, 2003: Message edited by: Gorwingel ]
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09-06-2003, 09:25 AM
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: my TARDIS!
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YES!!! I'm at 20-something.90-somethin miles!! ^ ^;;; (wow I'm descriptive- -;; ) Well I feel a bit bettert now... a bit..^ ^
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09-06-2003, 05:14 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: WtR 458: wheeee! Rivendell at last!!
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If those doggoned black riders were defeated at the ford, why did I see three of them today? Maybe I'm feverish and hallucinating. At least that would explain my dismal progress.
I thought folks who collapsed at the ford got a free ride to Rivendell. No such luck. Weeeeellll, one quarter mile at a time...
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09-06-2003, 08:29 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: The World That Never Was
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Heh, I've been working on this for a while, but have only now gotten around to posting on the thread... But right now I am resting contentedly at Crickhollow (73) with Pippin. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] Sorry Lyta, but you're gonna hafta share him... [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]
Hi Naz! Nice to see you're on your way; I'll walk slower so you can catch up! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] Where are you right now? Abedithon le, ~*~Aranel~*~
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09-07-2003, 10:07 AM
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27.47 miles... I have no clue where I am... lost most likey... - -
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09-07-2003, 02:32 PM
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Shade of Carn Dûm
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: I don't know... will there be a quiz on this later?
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Walking at night is a bit more pleasant for me, but we get in less walking. We've crossed the Ford, and are in the Wild once more.
*** We have walked 491 miles. We have passed Fords of Bruinen (480). It is 34 miles to the next landmark. We still have 431 miles to Caras Galadon in Lothlórien.
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09-07-2003, 05:58 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2002
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I continue to make slow progress along the road. Strider told me I had some kind of flame burning in me when I rushed ahead about a week or two ago, and he thinks it's gone. He's wrong, however. I want to walk, but I'm finding it rather difficult, as I have another foot injury (which is in reality a very small, barely perceptible glass-cut, but despite its small size it is very hard to put weight on that foot without feeling a nasty pain run up my leg). Hopefully neither Strider nor the Hobbits will think I'm injuring myself on purpose for an excuse. [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img]
I walked half a mile today, and then my foot gave out (I was not trying to walk on the glass-cut, I was walking on my toes, which is almost as bad after half a mile) and I stopped. It's feeling a little better now, so maybe I can do that other half mile? Strider would be pleased. EDIT: Mileage list updated! 8 and 10 were popular numbers for miles walked since last update. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] [ September 07, 2003: Message edited by: Nurumaiel ]
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Road to Rivendell: 2491 miles from Hobbiton, with Frodo and Sam, homeward bound
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09-08-2003, 03:36 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: WtR 458: wheeee! Rivendell at last!!
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Alatariel, you are a certified Sweetie. Thanks for the encouragement.
I did another mile yesterday. One furry foot in front of the other... I travel this weekend. Sigh! Still, maybe I can get to Rivendell by then. Although I doubt USAir will be serving elven feast-food on the plane!! (edit) Yippee, a good day today! Three miles to go. [ September 08, 2003: Message edited by: Linnamalle ]
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09-08-2003, 01:01 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2002
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Naz, you just passed where the Black Rider showed up the first time. Chilling experience, I'm sure. [img]smilies/eek.gif[/img] Say "hi" to Gildor when you see him. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]
~*~*~*~* Still at Crickhollow. We're planning on setting out this evening, even if we don't end up getting very far. Merry says it's only five miles to the edge of the Old Forest, so it shouldn't take too long to get there. I'm feeling a bit apprehensive; I've heard far too many stories about the Old Forest to be comfortable about going in there. But Pippin, as usual, is being my pillar of strength. He's so self-confident, and it seems to rub off on me. I hope we get through this alright... Abedithon le, ~*~Aranel~*~
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The last few nights have been windy and rainy, with an additional cold wind. The Elf and the Dwarf never stop bickering, and I can hear them sometimes in the night.
Today we didn't walk much, because I have a severe stomach pain. Maybe tomorrow! *** You have walked 493 miles. You have passed Fords of Bruinen (480). It is 32 miles to the next landmark. You still have 429 miles to Caras Galadon in Lothlórien. *** Keep it up, all of you! You'll make it to Rivendell!
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09-08-2003, 03:59 PM
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Join Date: May 2003
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O_o;;; Rider...??
*Pippin jumps her* Pip: I TOLD YOU TO WALK FAST!!!! Me:O.O;;; 29.62 mi. & counting! I love me pedometer~ I refresh it each day. So far today I've done 2.90 miles~! Do you guys think I can make it...? |
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09-08-2003, 08:21 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2002
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Yep. Bone-chilling, huh? I'll tell them to be nice to you if you run into them again... [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img]
*~*~*~*~ We were delayed by a sudden thunderstorm. It should pass by tomorrow, and so we'll start out early morning if the rain lets up. In any case, we'll be out of Crickhollow by two in the afternoon, at the latest. I do admit that the delay in starting is not wholly unwelcome. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] Abedithon le, ~*~Aranel~*~
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09-08-2003, 09:43 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: WtR 458: wheeee! Rivendell at last!!
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Well, I got impatient and walked my weary dog three times around the neighborhood... but it was worth it, at least I think so! I'm at Rivendell! Ah, the singing! And this decaf Mocha is pretty good too!
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09-09-2003, 02:48 PM
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Congratulations, Linnamalle! *applauds enthusiastically* [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]
Abedithon le, ~*~Aranel~*~
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09-09-2003, 03:29 PM
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Shade of Carn Dûm
Join Date: Jan 2002
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Dense fog delayed our start this morning, but I got in at least ten extra minutes of sleep. Gandalf pushed us on just after dawn, even though 'twas still foggy.
*** We have walked 496 miles. We have passed Fords of Bruinen (480). It is 29 miles to the next landmark. You still have 426 miles to Caras Galadon in Lothlórien. *** Congrats Linnamalle! I'll see you on the road.
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09-09-2003, 04:20 PM
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Congrats Linnamalle!!
me: 32.78 miles in all oday alone: 5.08 miles & counting! |
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09-09-2003, 04:55 PM
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Shade of Carn Dûm
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Road to Rivendell: 2491 miles from Hobbiton, with Frodo and Sam, homeward bound
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Congratulations, Linnamalle!! [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img] (I knew you could! I knew you could!) Be sure to visit the hot spring while you're there...fabulous for relaxing and easing sore & tired muscles.
______________________________ We trudged along in the dark again last night. The wind has died down somewhat, so it was actually quite pleasant walking in the moonlight...except for all that dwarvish racket! Huffing and puffing (and grumbling and dratting)--most annoying. We were able to reach the 500 mile point before stopping this morning. -------------------- The Company took little gear of war, for their hope was in secrecy not in battle. Aragorn had Andúril but no other weapon...Boromir had a long sword, in fashion like Andúril but of less lineage, and he bore also a shield and his war-horn...Gimli the dwarf alone wore openly a short shirt of steel-rings, for dwarves make light of burdens; and in his belt was a broad-bladed axe. Legolas had a bow and a quiver, and at his belt a long white knife. The younger hobbits wore the swords that they had taken from the barrow; but Frodo took only Sting; and his mail-coat, as Bilbo wished, remained hidden. Gandalf bore his staff, but girt at his side was the elven-sword Glamdring, the mate of Orcrist that lay now upon the breast of Thorin under the Lonely Mountain.
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