Spring the Second

[greygirlbeast]

There was no writing yesterday, but I can honestly say that it was through no fault of my own. It was, indeed, a day of utter waste and idiocy and is best forgotten almost entirely. I did enjoy Deadwood and the Animal Planet's Dragons: A Fantasy Made Real last night. The "prehistoric dragon" segment was the best, the confrontation of with Tyrannosaurus, mostly because it was the best designed and most believable of all the dragons presented. The bit where the mating "mountain dragons" plummet towards the ground, talons locked, after the fashion of sea eages, that was nice, as well. I was annoyed that, somehow, in the evolution from the "prehistoric dragon" to the "marine dragon," dragons seemed to have acquired a third pair of limbs, at which point, it all sort of became a fantasy made real made fantasy again.

I may be going to Birmingham this evening.

This, though, from the script for The Return of the King (extended version):

Éowyn: I dreamed I saw a great wave climbing over green lands and above the hills. I stood upon the brink. It was utterly dark in the abyss before my feet. A light shone behind me, but I could not turn. I could only stand there, waiting.

Aragorn: Night changes many thoughts. Sleep, Éowyn. Sleep while you can.

Indeed.

We're winding up this round of eBay auctions. Again, my grateful thanks to all who have participated this time. Books are still being sent out, but you should all have your orders soon. There are a couple of things still listed, so if anyone wants to get in on the very last of it, please do. Otherwise, we'll probably start relisting books in about three weeks.

Postscript: Morgan Page, just in case you have any doubt in this regard, you are a wonderful creature — boots, bathtub, and all.

Comments

[sfmarty.livejournal.com]

I missed the Dragons, but happily it is being rerun and I have set the Tivo for it. Whew.

[mellawyrden.livejournal.com]

I love Morgan Page. Those photographs were just beautiful.

I hope all is well in Birmingham.

[humming-along.livejournal.com]

Have a big cup of Milo's tea for me. It's the only thing I miss about Birmingham.

[greygirlbeast.livejournal.com]

Have a big cup of Milo's tea for me. It's the only thing I miss about Birmingham.

Mmmmm. Milo's tea. Syrupy yumminess.

[anthologie.livejournal.com]

I love that scene between Éowyn and Aragorn in ROTK EE. Their whole friendship was well done in the films, I thought. It helps that they are two of my favorite characters.

[setsuled.livejournal.com]

This, though, from the script for The Return of the King (extended version):

I love that scene, and Eowyn looks gorgeous in it. You should listen to the Director/Writers commentary; they have a lot to say about it. In the book, it was originally Faramir who had the dream--I think he mentions it in the houses of healing. In the commentary, Phillipa Boyens or Fran Walsh discuses the personal significance the dream had for Tolkien, but at the moment I forget was that significance was . . .

[greygirlbeast.livejournal.com]

discuses the personal significance the dream had for Tolkien, but at the moment I forget was that significance was . . .

Yep. It's discussed in Humphrey Carpenter's biography of Tolkien.

[setsuled.livejournal.com]

Yep. It's discussed in Humphrey Carpenter's biography of Tolkien.

Okay, so you remember what the significance was, but can you remember was the significance was? I need my coffee . . .

[morganxpage.livejournal.com]

:) Thank you. That just made my day go from good to great!

~Morgan

[greygirlbeast.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

You are very welcome.