Gems 5.183

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Niki Flow

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“Some days are brambles, some days are extra dessert.” Jane Joplin, Hobbit of Chetwood

Gems 5.181

Posted on October 27, 2019 by Niki Flow

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Gil-galad was an Elven-king.
Of him the harpers sadly sing;
the last whose realm was fair and free
between the Mountains and the Sea.

His sword was long, his lance was keen.
His shining helm afar was seen;
the countless stars of heaven’s field
were mirrored in his silver shield.

But long ago he rode away,
and where he dwelleth none can say;
for into darkness fell his star
in Mordor where the shadows are.

-J.R.R. Tolkien

Gems 5.171

Posted on October 17, 2019 by Niki Flow

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“It’s the job that’s never started as takes longest to finish.”

-J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings

Gems 5.170

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Niki Flow

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“I wonder,” said Frodo, “But I don’t know. And that’s the way of a real tale. Take anyone that you’re fond of. You may know, or guess, what kind of tale it is, happy ending or sad ending, but the people in it don’t know, and you don’t want them to.” -J.R.R. Tolkien

Newsletter, Video 1.18, Peace, Éowyn

Posted on October 12, 2019 by Niki Flow

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☼ Gems 1.31 ☼

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Niki Flow

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Bag End to Rivendell, Day 15 of 28

Oct. 7 – Day 15 (1st from Weathertop): 19 miles

(7 Oct – 15th Day from the Shire – Dawn) In the night, the Nazgûl attacked. I couldn’t find Mr. Frodo, then I heard him cry out as from far away — strange words they were! Then, when he appeared, he was bad hurt! Strider fought the cursed things off. At full light, we made our way down to the Great Road. As we crossed, we heard the Riders and ran into the brambles. We camp here tonight. Strider says Mr. Frodo’s wound came from a Morgul-blade and is cursed!

from The Journal of Samwise Gamgee by NikiFlow (DotMatrix/Kindspring.org)

Bag End to Rivendell

Miles 241-260*

*Milestones based on The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien and The Atlas of Middle Earth by Karen Fonstad

The 1st Annual KindSpring Eowyn Challenge
September 23-October 6th on KindSpring.org

MTFMR (Movement-to-Forward-Movement Ratios) on Middle Earth. Translate ALL movement to Middle Earth miles!

☼ Gems 1.30 ☼

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Niki Flow

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Bag End to Rivendell, Day 14 of 28

From The Journal of Samwise Gamgee by NikiFlow (DotMatrix/Kindspring.org)

Bag End to Rivendell

Miles 229-241*

*Milestones based on The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien and The Atlas of Middle Earth by Karen Fonstad

The 1st Annual KindSpring Eowyn Challenge
September 23-October 6th on KindSpring.org

MTFMR (Movement-to-Forward-Movement Ratios) on Middle Earth. Translate ALL movement to Middle Earth miles!

☼ Gems 1.29 ☼

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Niki Flow

Bag End to Rivendell
Oct. 5 – Day 13 (6th from Bree): 18 miles

“For even the very wise cannot see all ends.”
J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring

Mile 229 – Weather Foothills
We’ve reached the Weather Hills. We’ll climb tomorrow. Tonight we make camp. Feels good to rest in clean air without those midges flying all over the place. (from The Journal of Samwise Gamgee)

Bag End to Rivendell

Miles 211-229*

*Milestones based on The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien and The Atlas of Middle Earth by Karen Fonstad

The 1st Annual KindSpring Eowyn Challenge
September 23-October 6th on KindSpring.org

MTFMR (Movement-to-Forward-Movement Ratios) on Middle Earth. Translate ALL movement to Middle Earth miles!

☼ Gems 1.28 ☼

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Niki Flow

Bag End to Rivendell

Miles 194-211*

*Milestones based on The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien and The Atlas of Middle Earth by Karen Fonstad

The 1st Annual KindSpring Eowyn Challenge
September 23-October 6th on KindSpring.org

MTFMR (Movement-to-Forward-Movement Ratios) on Middle Earth. Translate ALL movement to Middle Earth miles!

Bag End to Rivendell
Oct. 4 – Day 12 (5th from Bree): 17 miles

“It’s like in the great stories, Mr. Frodo, — the ones that really mattered. Full of darkness and danger they were…But in the end, it’s only a passing thing, this shadow. Even darkness must pass.” J.R.R. Tolkien, The Two Towers

Weather Foothills, 12th Day from the Shire
Tonight we camp by a proper stream and trees. Well, the trees are stunted alders but they sure beat the Marsh. The moon is turning her face away and in a week or so the night will be too dark to see much at all. (from The Journal of Samwise Gamgee*)

*Based on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien and The Atlas of Middle Earth by Karen Fonstad

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