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Tuor of Gondolin · 04-13-2005, 02:55 PM

Unfortunately, as Frodo escaped he dropped the Ring onto a
passing raft manned by an elf and a dwarf headed out into the ocean sailing west. (the dwarf seeming to poll mightily with his two strong arms
as he muttered to the elf):
"Never trust a Ranger!"

Nilpaurion Felagund · 04-14-2005, 05:56 AM

. . . Frodo jumped into the raft, and after explaining that he wasn't a Ranger, got the Ring back.

Evisse the Blue · 04-14-2005, 09:54 AM

Meanwhile they had sailed a considerable distance from the shore, so Frodo found himself trapped on that small raft along with the Elf and the grumpy Dwarf.

Hookbill the Goomba · 04-14-2005, 09:58 AM

Fortunately, Ulmo saw what was going on and blew the raft back to shore.

Tuor of Gondolin · 04-14-2005, 01:48 PM

Unfortunately Ulmo was so bamfoozled at seeing an elf, a dwarf,
and a hobbit traveling together that he blew the raft the wrong
way and it ended up beached on the shore of Aman, where an
uncle of Frodo's seemed inordinately happy to see them. (Causing
Legolas to whisper an aside to Gimli, "Why is he so happy to
see us that he's calling us, 'His Precious' ")?

The Elf-warrior · 04-14-2005, 07:54 PM

Fortunately Gandalf was able to take Frodo back to Middle-Earth with him so he could destroy the Ring.

Tuor of Gondolin · 04-14-2005, 09:01 PM

Unfortunately Gimli, Legolas, and Bilbo also went back to Middle-earth with Gandalf to stop Frodo from destroying their precious, and they managed to
enlist Merry, Pippin, and Sam in a successful plan to save the Ring from destruction. (getting it while Gandalf and Frodo were sleeping off celebratory drinks at The Prancing Pony). But they quarreled over who would get the ring so
Cirdan talked them into his taking them back to Aman, whereupon, after they safely arrived, Manwe was asked to decide who would get the Ring (after he did agree to an A.B.F. proviso- Anybody But Frodo).

Hookbill the Goomba · 04-15-2005, 12:19 AM

Fortunately, Manwe decided Gandalf should take the ring (with Frodo close by), and so he sent his swiftest Eagles with the ring in an envelope to Old Gand, who was still asleep in Bree.

Kath · 04-15-2005, 03:43 AM

Unfortunately Frodo was awake and ran off with the Ring.

Evisse the Blue · 04-15-2005, 01:07 PM

Fortunately one of Manwe's Eagles, who had stayed behind because he was sick with indigestion, saw Frodo and decided to raise the alarm.

Kath · 04-15-2005, 01:27 PM

Unfortunately he was still sick with indigestion and so flew very slowly, by which time Frodo had got himself stuck down a conveniently placed hole and so the eagles couldn't see him.

Hookbill the Goomba · 04-15-2005, 02:57 PM

Fortunately, Frodo used an unusual spurt of strength and threw the ring towards Mount Doom.

Meneltarmacil · 04-15-2005, 06:44 PM

Unfortunately, the Ring got hooked on the antlers of a passing moose.

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 04-16-2005, 09:18 AM

Fortunately, the moose was actually Manwe in disguise.

Hookbill the Goomba · 04-16-2005, 09:23 AM

Unfortunately, he looked into the sun. Now blinded, he stumbled into a ravine.

ElementFire · 04-16-2005, 10:17 AM

Fortunately, his antlers got caught on the side of the ravine, and he was able to pull himself back up.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 04-16-2005, 01:25 PM

Unfortunately, during all the struggling, the Ring fell into the ravine without the moose.

The Elf-warrior · 04-16-2005, 02:37 PM

Fortunately Manwe turned himself into human form and climbed down the ravine and recovered the Ring.

Evisse the Blue · 04-17-2005, 11:43 AM

Unfortunately, as soon as Manwe touched the Ring, it started to tempt him with beautiful visions of reigning supreme over Middle Earth and Valinor and getting the rest of the Valar, not to mention the pesky Elves and Wizards out of his way for good.

Mithalwen · 04-17-2005, 01:27 PM

Fortunately Varda turned up and exercised a wife's privilege to swipe any jewellery in her husband's possession

Boromir88 · 04-17-2005, 02:00 PM

Unfortunately, (for Varda), Manwe had filed for a divorce meaning Varda lost all her jewel swiping priveledges.

Hookbill the Goomba · 04-17-2005, 02:05 PM

Fortunately, she'd already taken it.

Mithalwen · 04-17-2005, 02:10 PM

And unfortunately for Manwe he hadn't read the small print in the pre-nup which meant she got the jewellery and his car and golf clubs (just to annoy him) as well as continuing right to reside at Taniquetil...

Nilpaurion Felagund · 04-18-2005, 05:29 AM

. . . Frodo, using a combination of puppy-dog eyes and flattering words, recovers the Ring from Varda.

Evisse the Blue · 04-18-2005, 05:37 AM

Unfortunately, Frodo was so exhausted by his exhibition of cuteness, that he had to rest for a while and he soon fell asleep, not noticing the shadow that was creeping steadily towards him, his eyes fixed on the Ring.

Nilpaurion Felagund · 04-18-2005, 05:54 AM

. . . the figure (who was later known to be Tulkas) stumbles upon a twig. Frodo hears him, and tries to run away with the Ring.

Evisse the Blue · 04-18-2005, 06:09 AM

Unfortunately, the Ring, perceiveing Tulkas' majestic appearance and greater wit, seeks to sabotage the inferior Halfling's attempts to escape by becoming a terrible burden to him, thus slowing him down considerably.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 04-18-2005, 07:53 AM

Fortunately majesty is a very heavy thing to be clad in (all that gold, you know) and that slowed Tulkas down to a mere noble stride, so Frodo got away any how.

Boromir88 · 04-18-2005, 12:41 PM

Unfortunately Frodo ran right into Gandalf. (It's unfortunate because unbeknowest to Frodo it was actually Saruman disguised as Gandalf).

Mithalwen · 04-18-2005, 12:57 PM

Fortunately Frodo was running quite fast and given the height difference, Saruman was too distracted by pain to make a grab for the ring ......

Boromir88 · 04-18-2005, 12:59 PM

Unfortunately Grima was around and grabbed the little bugger (meaning Frodo).

Mithalwen · 04-18-2005, 01:02 PM

Unfortunately he had just been doing Saruman's laundry (getting his whites really bright) and Frodo slipped through his slimy and soapy mitts

The Elf-warrior · 04-19-2005, 07:49 PM

Unfortunately Ugluk saw this and was hungry.

Hookbill the Goomba · 04-19-2005, 11:32 PM

Fortunately, there was a buffet table near by and he went there instead.

Mithalwen · 04-20-2005, 03:52 AM

Unfortunately the buffet was all macrobiotic and vegan which didn't satisfy Ugluk's nutritional requirements....

Evisse the Blue · 04-20-2005, 10:22 AM

Fortunately (for Frodo), Ugluk remembered he was on a diet anyway, and he needed to stay off fats, and Frodo being just that, he decided after an inner struggle to leave him alone and went to look for something less heavy on the stomach, though casting several wistful glances back.

Hookbill the Goomba · 04-20-2005, 10:30 AM

Unfortunately, an Ent, who was trying to wreck Isenguard, kicked Frodo sky high and he sailed towards the river!

arcticstorm · 04-20-2005, 11:19 AM

Fortunately, he landed in a boat that just happened to be drifting in the middle of the river

Estelyn Telcontar · 04-20-2005, 12:25 PM

Unfortunately, the boat was drifting straight toward Rauros Falls.

Encaitare · 04-20-2005, 01:17 PM

Fortunately, the boat collided with Dead Boromir's boat; Dead Boromir sat up and said, "Hey! This is my waterfall! Get your own!" and pushed Frodo's boat off towards the shore.

04-13-2005, 02:55 PM	#121
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, as Frodo escaped he dropped the Ring onto a passing raft manned by an elf and a dwarf headed out into the ocean sailing west. (the dwarf seeming to poll mightily with his two strong arms as he muttered to the elf): "Never trust a Ranger!" __________________ Aure Entuluva!

04-14-2005, 05:56 AM	#122
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,312	Fortunately . . . . . . Frodo jumped into the raft, and after explaining that he wasn't a Ranger, got the Ring back. __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good...

04-14-2005, 09:54 AM	#123
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	Unfortunately... Meanwhile they had sailed a considerable distance from the shore, so Frodo found himself trapped on that small raft along with the Elf and the grumpy Dwarf. __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

04-14-2005, 09:58 AM	#124
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	Fortunately, Ulmo saw what was going on and blew the raft back to shore. __________________ 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...

04-14-2005, 01:48 PM	#125
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 so bamfoozled at seeing an elf, a dwarf, and a hobbit traveling together that he blew the raft the wrong way and it ended up beached on the shore of Aman, where an uncle of Frodo's seemed inordinately happy to see them. (Causing Legolas to whisper an aside to Gimli, "Why is he so happy to see us that he's calling us, 'His Precious' ")? __________________ Aure Entuluva!

04-14-2005, 07:54 PM	#126
The Elf-warrior Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Virginia. Posts: 952	Fortunately Gandalf was able to take Frodo back to Middle-Earth with him so he could destroy the Ring. __________________ Fenris Wolf: WW LXXX.

04-14-2005, 09:01 PM	#127
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 Gimli, Legolas, and Bilbo also went back to Middle-earth with Gandalf to stop Frodo from destroying their precious, and they managed to enlist Merry, Pippin, and Sam in a successful plan to save the Ring from destruction. (getting it while Gandalf and Frodo were sleeping off celebratory drinks at The Prancing Pony). But they quarreled over who would get the ring so Cirdan talked them into his taking them back to Aman, whereupon, after they safely arrived, Manwe was asked to decide who would get the Ring (after he did agree to an A.B.F. proviso- Anybody But Frodo). __________________ Aure Entuluva! Last edited by Tuor of Gondolin; 04-15-2005 at 06:58 AM.

04-15-2005, 12:19 AM	#128
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	Fortunately, Manwe decided Gandalf should take the ring (with Frodo close by), and so he sent his swiftest Eagles with the ring in an envelope to Old Gand, who was still asleep in Bree. __________________ 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...

04-15-2005, 03:43 AM	#129
Kath Everlasting Whiteness Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perusing the laminated book of dreams Posts: 4,533	Unfortunately Frodo was awake and ran off with the Ring. __________________ “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

04-15-2005, 01:07 PM	#130
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	Fortunately one of Manwe's Eagles, who had stayed behind because he was sick with indigestion, saw Frodo and decided to raise the alarm. __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

04-15-2005, 01:27 PM	#131
Kath Everlasting Whiteness Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perusing the laminated book of dreams Posts: 4,533	Unfortunately he was still sick with indigestion and so flew very slowly, by which time Frodo had got himself stuck down a conveniently placed hole and so the eagles couldn't see him. __________________ “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

04-15-2005, 02:57 PM	#132
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	Fortunately, Frodo used an unusual spurt of strength and threw the ring towards Mount Doom. __________________ 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...

04-15-2005, 06:44 PM	#133
Meneltarmacil Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The bottom of the ocean, discussing philosophy with a giant squid Posts: 2,254	Unfortunately, the Ring got hooked on the antlers of a passing moose. __________________ I ♣ baby seals.

04-16-2005, 09:18 AM	#134
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	Fortunately, the moose was actually Manwe in disguise. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

04-16-2005, 09:23 AM	#135
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	Unfortunately, he looked into the sun. Now blinded, he stumbled into a ravine. __________________ 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...

04-16-2005, 10:17 AM	#136
ElementFire Animated Skeleton Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: The Gama Quadrant Posts: 33	Fortunately, his antlers got caught on the side of the ravine, and he was able to pull himself back up. __________________ He who stands on toilet is high on pot. XP I don't do kung fu, I do kung lamb!!!

04-16-2005, 01:25 PM	#137
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	Unfortunately, during all the struggling, the Ring fell into the ravine without the moose. __________________ peace

04-16-2005, 02:37 PM	#138
The Elf-warrior Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Virginia. Posts: 952	Fortunately Manwe turned himself into human form and climbed down the ravine and recovered the Ring. __________________ Fenris Wolf: WW LXXX.

04-17-2005, 11:43 AM	#139
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	Unfortunately, as soon as Manwe touched the Ring, it started to tempt him with beautiful visions of reigning supreme over Middle Earth and Valinor and getting the rest of the Valar, not to mention the pesky Elves and Wizards out of his way for good. __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

04-17-2005, 01:27 PM	#140
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,455	Fortunately Varda turned up and exercised a wife's privilege to swipe any jewellery in her husband's possession __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

04-17-2005, 02:00 PM	#141
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,518	Unfortunately, (for Varda), Manwe had filed for a divorce meaning Varda lost all her jewel swiping priveledges. __________________ Fenris Penguin

04-17-2005, 02:05 PM	#142
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	Fortunately, she'd already taken it. __________________ 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...

04-17-2005, 02:10 PM	#143
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,455	And unfortunately for Manwe he hadn't read the small print in the pre-nup which meant she got the jewellery and his car and golf clubs (just to annoy him) as well as continuing right to reside at Taniquetil... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

04-18-2005, 05:29 AM	#144
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,312	Fortunately . . . . . . Frodo, using a combination of puppy-dog eyes and flattering words, recovers the Ring from Varda. __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good...

04-18-2005, 05:37 AM	#145
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	Unfortunately, Frodo was so exhausted by his exhibition of cuteness, that he had to rest for a while and he soon fell asleep, not noticing the shadow that was creeping steadily towards him, his eyes fixed on the Ring. __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

04-18-2005, 05:54 AM	#146
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,312	Fortunately . . . . . . the figure (who was later known to be Tulkas) stumbles upon a twig. Frodo hears him, and tries to run away with the Ring. __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good...

04-18-2005, 06:09 AM	#147
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	Unfortunately, the Ring, perceiveing Tulkas' majestic appearance and greater wit, seeks to sabotage the inferior Halfling's attempts to escape by becoming a terrible burden to him, thus slowing him down considerably. __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

04-18-2005, 07:53 AM	#148
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	Fortunately majesty is a very heavy thing to be clad in (all that gold, you know) and that slowed Tulkas down to a mere noble stride, so Frodo got away any how. __________________ peace

04-18-2005, 12:41 PM	#149
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,518	Unfortunately Frodo ran right into Gandalf. (It's unfortunate because unbeknowest to Frodo it was actually Saruman disguised as Gandalf). __________________ Fenris Penguin

04-18-2005, 12:57 PM	#150
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,455	Fortunately Frodo was running quite fast and given the height difference, Saruman was too distracted by pain to make a grab for the ring ...... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

04-18-2005, 12:59 PM	#151
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,518	Unfortunately Grima was around and grabbed the little bugger (meaning Frodo). __________________ Fenris Penguin

04-18-2005, 01:02 PM	#152
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,455	Unfortunately he had just been doing Saruman's laundry (getting his whites really bright) and Frodo slipped through his slimy and soapy mitts __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

04-19-2005, 07:49 PM	#153
The Elf-warrior Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Virginia. Posts: 952	Unfortunately Ugluk saw this and was hungry. __________________ Fenris Wolf: WW LXXX.

04-19-2005, 11:32 PM	#154
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	Fortunately, there was a buffet table near by and he went there instead. __________________ 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...

04-20-2005, 03:52 AM	#155
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,455	Unfortunately the buffet was all macrobiotic and vegan which didn't satisfy Ugluk's nutritional requirements.... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace