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the phantom · 04-05-2005, 12:51 PM

Unfortunately, the watcher in the water (from the gates of Moria) was in the lake.

THE Ka · 04-05-2005, 01:11 PM

Fortunately, unbeknownced to most, the Watcher in the Water lives only on a strict diet of photoplankton (the kind only found in fresh water, zooloplankton live in salt water) AND deranged hobbits with mange...

Tuor of Gondolin · 04-05-2005, 05:49 PM

Unfortunately, Ulmo was passing by at that moment and sneezed (being allergic to Watchers in the Water), which sent the ring spinning thousands of feet up into the air.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 04-05-2005, 06:11 PM

Where it was Fortunately caught on the nose of a passing Boeing 747.

AbercrombieOfRohan · 04-05-2005, 06:16 PM

Unfortunately, the pilot who had just seen the first episode of Lost, sent the plane spiraling downwards onto an unknown Pacific island...

Tuor of Gondolin · 04-05-2005, 07:41 PM

Fortunately, after the plane crashed, the ring
came into the possession of one of the passengers, who
warned the survivors that he had an unexplained
presentiment that it would be dangerous to wear the
ring---that some way must be found to destroy
it (this after some considerable, ah, burping,
after ingesting a great quantity of bananas).

the phantom · 04-05-2005, 08:51 PM

Unfortunately, Mount Doom was well out of throwing range (actually, not even in the same world as the Pacific Ocean), so their resolve to destroy the Ring was utterly meaningless.

Oddwen · 04-05-2005, 08:58 PM

Fortunately, the TV network saw great potential for a new show, so "Meanwhile, While Mt. Doom Burns" was soon on the air.

Kath · 04-06-2005, 07:28 AM

Unfortunately the show was becoming more and more violent as the ring caused strife between the survivors.

Esgallhugwen · 04-06-2005, 08:04 AM

Fortunately, that boosted up the ratings and the Fellowship were able to catch an episode on a palantir (because they only show the finest albeit most violent programming). So they set off to get the Ring back.

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 04-06-2005, 10:12 AM

Unfortunately, our world (jet airplanes et al) and the fantasy world of Middle-earth completely separated just as mysteriously as they had merged. The One Ring was assigned a new position in space by a rather embarrassed Eru, and the Fellowship, Ringwraiths and Gollum were all utterly confused and bewildered by the loss of the Ring. Sauron wasn't too chuffed either.

Maeggaladiel · 04-06-2005, 10:33 AM

Fortunately, Sam had packed a spare for just this sort of occasion.

THE Ka · 04-06-2005, 12:19 PM

Unfortunately, Galadriel had just leased it out to him, and was missing it terribly so she traded it for a box of dirt (Not just ANY dirt mind you, elven dirt!!!)

~

Ka

Tuor of Gondolin · 04-06-2005, 02:19 PM

And fortunately Sam, being a brilliant gardener, was
able to use mulch, manure, etc. to make a mountain
of semi-elvish dirt from the little bit of magic soil
he got from Galadriel in return for the ring.
Thereby amassing a huge fortune
(Rosie being a brilliant entrepreneur,
opening a chain of SamRos Supersoil Stores).

Hookbill the Goomba · 04-06-2005, 02:59 PM

Unfortunately, the company went into liquidation after Sam was seen dancing insanely after drinking some of the Gaffer's home brew and sam had to sell the ring off.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 04-06-2005, 04:18 PM

Fortunately the Kay Jewelers rep. who bought it ran into Gandalf at the pub the next town over and was advised to "Give that here. Now."

Firefoot · 04-06-2005, 04:28 PM

Unfortunately, the jeweler had already been quite corrupted by the Ring and after snapping, "It's mine. My precious. I won it from that stupid, fat, drunk hobbit, Precious," he high-tailed it out the back of the pub.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 04-06-2005, 04:36 PM

Where he fortunately ran into a grumpy bouncer who asked him suspiciously why he was leaving so soon, why he was leaving so quickly, and what did he have to pay his way out the door.

Tuor of Gondolin · 04-06-2005, 05:11 PM

Unfortunately, the bouncer thought the jeweler was leaving
with his bill unpaid so he picked the jeweler up and shook him
to get the money, at which the ring rolled out the door and
was scooped up by an S-B using her umbrella!

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 04-09-2005, 09:03 AM

Fortunately, Lobelia (unbeknownst to all) was actually more powerful than Sauron, thus the Ring was in the hand of the only one who could resist it.

Hookbill the Goomba · 04-09-2005, 09:46 AM

Unfortunately, she had no idea what it was and threw it into a Hobbit's field.

Tuor of Gondolin · 04-09-2005, 10:05 AM

Fortunately (for the S-B's) Lotho found it and put it on.

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 04-09-2005, 02:59 PM

Unfortunately for Middle-earth, Lotho Sackville-Baggins had now become the new Dark Lord.

The Elf-warrior · 04-09-2005, 05:54 PM

Fortunately this Dark Lord stuff was totally over his head and he got himself killed while trying to burn down Fangorn Forest. (He should have taken Denethor's advice about leaving the dirty work to others.)

Feanor of the Peredhil · 04-09-2005, 06:23 PM

Unfortunately, Huorns really started liking that new-style hobbit brand fertilizer and went on a feeding rampage.

Tuor of Gondolin · 04-09-2005, 06:45 PM

Fortunately, the hobbits they ah (recycled) were
distant relatives of Gollum's living by the Anduin,
after which they went chasing across the Anduin
after some sexy entwives they saw across the river.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 04-09-2005, 07:05 PM

Unfortunately, trees can't swim.

Tuor of Gondolin · 04-09-2005, 08:14 PM

Fortunately, some Gondorians who were in the process of adding to the back of their houses found lots of material floating down the Anduin for big decks
they were making for putting shrimp on the barbie when King Elassar came to
visit.

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 04-11-2005, 03:19 PM

Unfortunately, Aragorn had completely lost track of where this thread had gone to and called a general assembly to find out what was happening.

Boromir88 · 04-11-2005, 05:31 PM

Fortunately, Aragorn noticed a Gondorian jump in the Anduin yelling "MY Precious!"

Feanor of the Peredhil · 04-12-2005, 06:28 AM

Unfortunately, he assumed that the Gondorian's wife had fallen into the river and jumped in to try and save her.

Kath · 04-12-2005, 07:33 AM

Fortunately the Gondorian was wearing so much armour that he drowned before he could put the Ring on and Arry got hold of it before it sank to the bottom.

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 04-12-2005, 02:51 PM

Unfortunately, Aragorn was to weak too handle the Ring, and when confronted by Gimli, he chopped the Dwarf's arm off in a demented fury.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 04-12-2005, 03:52 PM

Fortunately, Dwarves always carry a spare.

Tuor of Gondolin · 04-12-2005, 04:17 PM

And unfortunately for Aragorn, Gimli hurled the now
superfluous arm at him and as it spun towards Aragorn's eye
he instinctively flung his arm up sending the ring flying into a passing ship.

Evisse the Blue · 04-13-2005, 05:49 AM

Fortunately, the ship was populated with the ghosts of evil Haradrim, who due to their already altered state, were in no need of invisibility rings, not to mention being unable to understand the luring of the Ring because it spoke in the Common language.

Nilpaurion Felagund · 04-13-2005, 06:55 AM

. . . the Ring spoke in the Haradrim tongue, and it tempted them with free doughnuts holes. Which the spectral types loved to eat.

Kath · 04-13-2005, 09:46 AM

Fortunately the King of the Dead was allergic to the doughnut holes and was lucid enough to give the Ring to Frodo - who just happened to be passing through.

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 04-13-2005, 12:35 PM

Unfortunately, it was a cruel ruse (Frodo really should have seen it coming). The Haradrim ghosts tied Frodo up on the sails of the ship and sailed off southwards, swiftly, sweetly and succintly, singing sea shanties of a salacious sort.

Hookbill the Goomba · 04-13-2005, 12:41 PM

Fortunately, they used ghost rope and Frodo passed right thought it and was able to escape with ease.

04-05-2005, 12:51 PM	#81
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	Unfortunately, the watcher in the water (from the gates of Moria) was in the lake. __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

04-05-2005, 01:11 PM	#82
THE Ka Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: As with the flygja Posts: 1,403	Fortunately, unbeknownced to most, the Watcher in the Water lives only on a strict diet of photoplankton (the kind only found in fresh water, zooloplankton live in salt water) AND deranged hobbits with mange... __________________ Vinur, vinur skilur tú meg? Veitst tú ongan loyniveg? Hevur tú reikað líka sum eg, í endaleysu tokuni?

04-05-2005, 05:49 PM	#83
Tuor of Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pennsylvania, WtR, passed Sarn Gebir: Above the rapids (1239 miles) BtR, passed Black Rider Stopping Place (31 miles) Posts: 1,548	Unfortunately, Ulmo was passing by at that moment and sneezed (being allergic to Watchers in the Water), which sent the ring spinning thousands of feet up into the air. __________________ Aure Entuluva!

04-05-2005, 06:11 PM	#84
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	Where it was Fortunately caught on the nose of a passing Boeing 747. __________________ peace

04-05-2005, 07:41 PM	#86
Tuor of Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pennsylvania, WtR, passed Sarn Gebir: Above the rapids (1239 miles) BtR, passed Black Rider Stopping Place (31 miles) Posts: 1,548	Fortunately, after the plane crashed, the ring came into the possession of one of the passengers, who warned the survivors that he had an unexplained presentiment that it would be dangerous to wear the ring---that some way must be found to destroy it (this after some considerable, ah, burping, after ingesting a great quantity of bananas). __________________ Aure Entuluva!

04-05-2005, 06:16 PM	#85
AbercrombieOfRohan Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 311	Unfortunately, the pilot who had just seen the first episode of Lost, sent the plane spiraling downwards onto an unknown Pacific island...

04-05-2005, 08:51 PM	#87
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	Unfortunately, Mount Doom was well out of throwing range (actually, not even in the same world as the Pacific Ocean), so their resolve to destroy the Ring was utterly meaningless. __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

04-05-2005, 08:58 PM	#88
Oddwen Drummer in the Deep Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Next Sunday A.D. Posts: 2,145	Fortunately, the TV network saw great potential for a new show, so "Meanwhile, While Mt. Doom Burns" was soon on the air. __________________ But all the while I sit and think of times there were before I listen for returning feet and voices at the door

04-06-2005, 07:28 AM	#89
Kath Everlasting Whiteness Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perusing the laminated book of dreams Posts: 4,533	Unfortunately the show was becoming more and more violent as the ring caused strife between the survivors. __________________ “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.” Last edited by Kath; 04-06-2005 at 07:28 AM. Reason: Ah - spellings

04-06-2005, 08:04 AM	#90
Esgallhugwen Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Where the Moon cries against the snow Posts: 526	Fortunately, that boosted up the ratings and the Fellowship were able to catch an episode on a palantir (because they only show the finest albeit most violent programming). So they set off to get the Ring back. __________________ "...for the sin of the idolater is not that he worships stone, but that he worships one stone over others. -8:9:4 The Witness of Fane"

04-06-2005, 10:12 AM	#91
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	Unfortunately, our world (jet airplanes et al) and the fantasy world of Middle-earth completely separated just as mysteriously as they had merged. The One Ring was assigned a new position in space by a rather embarrassed Eru, and the Fellowship, Ringwraiths and Gollum were all utterly confused and bewildered by the loss of the Ring. Sauron wasn't too chuffed either. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

04-06-2005, 10:33 AM	#92
Maeggaladiel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: The end of the world as we know it. I feel fine, incidentally. Posts: 500	Fortunately, Sam had packed a spare for just this sort of occasion. __________________ "Wide ne bith wel," cwaeth se the geheirde on helle hriman.

04-06-2005, 12:19 PM	#93
THE Ka Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: As with the flygja Posts: 1,403	Unfortunately, Galadriel had just leased it out to him, and was missing it terribly so she traded it for a box of dirt (Not just ANY dirt mind you, elven dirt!!!) ~ Ka __________________ Vinur, vinur skilur tú meg? Veitst tú ongan loyniveg? Hevur tú reikað líka sum eg, í endaleysu tokuni? Last edited by THE Ka; 04-06-2005 at 12:21 PM. Reason: Joy Division's playing on the radio!! And I forgot a word!!!

04-06-2005, 02:19 PM	#94
Tuor of Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pennsylvania, WtR, passed Sarn Gebir: Above the rapids (1239 miles) BtR, passed Black Rider Stopping Place (31 miles) Posts: 1,548	And fortunately Sam, being a brilliant gardener, was able to use mulch, manure, etc. to make a mountain of semi-elvish dirt from the little bit of magic soil he got from Galadriel in return for the ring. Thereby amassing a huge fortune (Rosie being a brilliant entrepreneur, opening a chain of SamRos Supersoil Stores). __________________ Aure Entuluva!

04-06-2005, 02:59 PM	#95
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	Unfortunately, the company went into liquidation after Sam was seen dancing insanely after drinking some of the Gaffer's home brew and sam had to sell the ring off. __________________ 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...

04-06-2005, 04:18 PM	#96
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	Fortunately the Kay Jewelers rep. who bought it ran into Gandalf at the pub the next town over and was advised to "Give that here. Now." __________________ peace

04-06-2005, 04:28 PM	#97
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	Unfortunately, the jeweler had already been quite corrupted by the Ring and after snapping, "It's mine. My precious. I won it from that stupid, fat, drunk hobbit, Precious," he high-tailed it out the back of the pub.

04-06-2005, 04:36 PM	#98
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	Where he fortunately ran into a grumpy bouncer who asked him suspiciously why he was leaving so soon, why he was leaving so quickly, and what did he have to pay his way out the door. __________________ peace

04-06-2005, 05:11 PM	#99
Tuor of Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pennsylvania, WtR, passed Sarn Gebir: Above the rapids (1239 miles) BtR, passed Black Rider Stopping Place (31 miles) Posts: 1,548	Unfortunately, the bouncer thought the jeweler was leaving with his bill unpaid so he picked the jeweler up and shook him to get the money, at which the ring rolled out the door and was scooped up by an S-B using her umbrella! __________________ Aure Entuluva!

04-09-2005, 09:03 AM	#100
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	Fortunately, Lobelia (unbeknownst to all) was actually more powerful than Sauron, thus the Ring was in the hand of the only one who could resist it. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

04-09-2005, 09:46 AM	#101
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	Unfortunately, she had no idea what it was and threw it into a Hobbit's field. __________________ 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...

04-09-2005, 10:05 AM	#102
Tuor of Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pennsylvania, WtR, passed Sarn Gebir: Above the rapids (1239 miles) BtR, passed Black Rider Stopping Place (31 miles) Posts: 1,548	Fortunately (for the S-B's) Lotho found it and put it on. __________________ Aure Entuluva!

04-09-2005, 02:59 PM	#103
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	Unfortunately for Middle-earth, Lotho Sackville-Baggins had now become the new Dark Lord. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

04-09-2005, 05:54 PM	#104
The Elf-warrior Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Virginia. Posts: 952	Fortunately this Dark Lord stuff was totally over his head and he got himself killed while trying to burn down Fangorn Forest. (He should have taken Denethor's advice about leaving the dirty work to others.) __________________ Fenris Wolf: WW LXXX.

04-09-2005, 06:23 PM	#105
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	Unfortunately, Huorns really started liking that new-style hobbit brand fertilizer and went on a feeding rampage. __________________ peace

04-09-2005, 06:45 PM	#106
Tuor of Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pennsylvania, WtR, passed Sarn Gebir: Above the rapids (1239 miles) BtR, passed Black Rider Stopping Place (31 miles) Posts: 1,548	Fortunately, the hobbits they ah (recycled) were distant relatives of Gollum's living by the Anduin, after which they went chasing across the Anduin after some sexy entwives they saw across the river. __________________ Aure Entuluva!

04-09-2005, 07:05 PM	#107
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	Unfortunately, trees can't swim. __________________ peace

04-09-2005, 08:14 PM	#108
Tuor of Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pennsylvania, WtR, passed Sarn Gebir: Above the rapids (1239 miles) BtR, passed Black Rider Stopping Place (31 miles) Posts: 1,548	Fortunately, some Gondorians who were in the process of adding to the back of their houses found lots of material floating down the Anduin for big decks they were making for putting shrimp on the barbie when King Elassar came to visit. __________________ Aure Entuluva!

04-11-2005, 03:19 PM	#109
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	Unfortunately, Aragorn had completely lost track of where this thread had gone to and called a general assembly to find out what was happening. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

04-11-2005, 05:31 PM	#110
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,518	Fortunately, Aragorn noticed a Gondorian jump in the Anduin yelling "MY Precious!" __________________ Fenris Penguin

04-12-2005, 06:28 AM	#111
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	Unfortunately, he assumed that the Gondorian's wife had fallen into the river and jumped in to try and save her. __________________ peace

04-12-2005, 07:33 AM	#112
Kath Everlasting Whiteness Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perusing the laminated book of dreams Posts: 4,533	Fortunately the Gondorian was wearing so much armour that he drowned before he could put the Ring on and Arry got hold of it before it sank to the bottom. __________________ “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

04-12-2005, 02:51 PM	#113
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	Unfortunately, Aragorn was to weak too handle the Ring, and when confronted by Gimli, he chopped the Dwarf's arm off in a demented fury. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond Last edited by Eomer of the Rohirrim; 04-12-2005 at 02:52 PM. Reason: o

04-12-2005, 03:52 PM	#114
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	Fortunately, Dwarves always carry a spare. __________________ peace

04-12-2005, 04:17 PM	#115
Tuor of Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pennsylvania, WtR, passed Sarn Gebir: Above the rapids (1239 miles) BtR, passed Black Rider Stopping Place (31 miles) Posts: 1,548	And unfortunately for Aragorn, Gimli hurled the now superfluous arm at him and as it spun towards Aragorn's eye he instinctively flung his arm up sending the ring flying into a passing ship. __________________ Aure Entuluva!