Thanks for the time and effort you are putting into this Ranger Ursus. I could see this virtual teaching, expand into other areas in the near future.

I work as a Staking Technician for a local electric utility, designing power lines and staking pole locations and the like. A large portion of my time is spent outside and it seems ticks here in Kentucky have gotten, much worse over the last few years. Luckily I have not had to deal with Lyme, but i...

Love the Robin Hood hat!

I have found that the younger generation is trading in the want for material things, for the want of experiences....as an old man, I can say there is wisdom in that.

I would vote for that to be added to the summer Olympics.

No expert, but have studied elvish back in the day... Celegguruth, should be close.

Posted some LOTR ambient sounds on the General Forum...found this Castle Black one...so I thought I would post it here. Great to read GRRM books to....enjoy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=977_PCBxaYY

I have always been a fan of ambient music, especially now it's bitter cold outside in Kentucky....can't open the windows. I like to listen to ambient when I read or before going to bed. I found these LOTR & Hobbit inspired clips and thought I would share it with my Ranger brothers and sisters......

Given the circumstance he did an amazing job. No one could have done it better. PJ poured so much of himself, his time into these 6 movies. They will be classics, watched over and over for generations. What Tolkien did for literature, Jackson did for cinema.

Ranger Ringulf...You need to post a picture again of you Araluen Ranger Corp knife set...always enjoy seeing your art.

I prefer hand ax and knife...in function and form...for survival and defense. Many medieval archers, carried both, along with their longbow.

A lighter smaller shield would be preferable, if one was traveling long distance or through the woods. A heavier shield would be preferable if on horseback or traveling short distances....how tall or strong the carrier is, could also dictate the shield used. I also believe personal preference comes ...

I liked them because, I never could get through Tolkien's Silmarillion....loved the THE LORD OF THE RINGS, liked the THE HOBBIT...but was bored to tears when trying to read THE SILMARILLION. Personally, I didn't need that much back story into the origins of the world..... to me ALIEN is better witho...

Its always good to hear from you Udwin, every Ranger here respects your opinion. We are fortunate to have this site, to share our thoughts and love of everything Tolkien.

I think the right tattoo, in the right place can be complimentary to the wearer. I have a Celtic knot, I designed that goes over and around my left shoulder. My family is from Ireland...I was 43 years old when it was done...it was my first and last....still like it after all these years, it has beco...