Starting off a new year...

[fajrdrako]

For the past two years, I've been following a New Year's Day tradition with maaseru, maaboroshi and lmondegreen. We watch The Lord of the Rings. All of it. Extended edition. It takes about 12 hours. It's terrific fun. We compare favourite bits. We gasp or cry or complain when appropriate. maaseru asked us what our favourite line from the movie was. She said "Not this day," which is wonderful. I rather like "For Frodo", which is not much later. I also like "My brother, my captain, my king." For obvious (sniff) reasons.

Last night, we played The Lord of the Rings Trivial Pursuit as a sort of warm-up. I always confidently expect maaboroshi to win, but she didn't. I did. Wow. Would we generally have done better if we'd played the game after seeing the movie again today? Maybe, our memories would have been refreshed, but I don't know if it would have made much difference.

Today was my first day on my own with my new Monday workout. I couldn't remember what two of the weight exercises were like - or which was which - so I'll have to ask Lynne. It went pretty well. Day one of my New Year's Resolutions feels like a success. Haven't flossed yet. Have I given anything away? Hmm, no. Will do that before going to bed.

I love Aragorn as much as ever.

Comments

[jkluge.livejournal.com]

I'm so envious! I wish I could have been there.

Now for God's sake, go floss! *g*

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

I wish I could have been there.

So do I - that would have been such fun. Quick, get a matter-transporter, or a transmat beam - there must be one around somewhere!

Now for God's sake, go floss!

I flossed, I did! Now I have to do it all over again today. (Sigh)

[jkluge.livejournal.com]

Yep, that's definitely the thing to have: a transporter. Although...I dunno. I might be sort of McCoy-ish about using it, quite frankly. I mean, things break down. That'd be one thing you'd have to keep at peak maintenance at all times, or else end up like the pig lizard in Galaxy Quest.

[wanderinunicorn.livejournal.com]

"My brother,my captain, my king" - also my favourite line! I've also watched the extended edition exept the "Return of the King". Is there more of Faramir in it?

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

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<i.I've also watched the extended edition exept the "Return of the King". Is there more of Faramir in it?</i>

Yes, there is, and it's quite delightful. There isn't a lot more dialogue with him - some - but it does deal with his time in the Houses of Healing, and his romance with Eowyn. It doesn't include the line "I loved you for your sadness," which I have always found so odd and so interesting and moving at the same time. There's also more about Faramir and his father, and an interesting scene between Pippin and Faramir.

Actually at this point I can't remember all the differences, because I've watched the extended version numerous times now. (And the original theatrical version is further away in time.)

I recommend it all highly.

And I commend you on your good taste, in looking for more with Faramir!

[wanderinunicorn.livejournal.com]

And I commend you on your good taste, in looking for more with Faramir!

Flush! Faramir was always my favourit. Thanks for your answer!

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

Faramir is wonderful. There are many good things about those movies, and he's one of them.

[filkferengi]

Faramir rocks!

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

Yup. Big time.