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Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2005 9:04 pm
by Myste
Welcome Rowan and Spork! And Russ, it's good to have you here, no matter the circumstances. We're all pulling for you and Tracie & Fire Daughter & the whole fam!
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2005 12:05 pm
by The Newbie
What age did every body start reading the thomas covenant books.
I started at the age of 14 and i want to know if that was strange to anybody else apart from me
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2005 5:53 pm
by dlbpharmd
I was in 5th or 6th grade, so maybe 11-12 years old?
Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2005 2:02 am
by kvickie
I was in high school, about tenth grade, so I would have been about 14. The Wounded Land was a new book then, and I remember waiting impatiently for The One Tree to come out in paperback so I could buy it. (I was too poor to buy the hardcover and it was never available in the library!)
Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2005 6:07 am
by danlo
19 in '79 LFB had barely become a paperback then...**reaches for the Geritol, ack,ack
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Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2005 8:13 pm
by urieth
Hi, there...
I'm new to the forum, although I've been lurking for months now. I had no idea there was such a place for Donaldson fans until I stumbled across it. What a delight!
I first read the Chronicles back when I was about 14 or so. I recall having to keep a dictionary close at hand to decipher some of Donaldson's more elaborate words
It probably wasn't the best choice of books for a young person to read at the time, but at least it helped build my vocabulary
I met Mr. Donaldson briefly back in 1996 at a book signing at GenCon that year. I had no idea he was going to even be there, so I had to buy one of the last of his books at the bookstore across the street so he could sign it! It was an honor and a privilege just to be able to meet the man for even a brief period of time. I found him to be friendly and personable, despite the fact that the line for autographs stretched behind me for quite a ways!
I'm looking forward to discussing Mr. Donaldson's work with all of you. Thanks again for such a wonderful forum!
Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2005 8:46 pm
by kvickie
urieth wrote:I recall having to keep a dictionary close at hand to decipher some of Donaldson's more elaborate words
It probably wasn't the best choice of books for a young person to read at the time, but at least it helped build my vocabulary
I had my trusty dictionary by my side when I read it the first time, too! It truly was a great vocabulary builder. I think many a young fantasy fan probably did much better on the SAT/ACT exams thanks to Mr. Donaldson!
Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2005 9:11 pm
by Fist and Faith
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2005 3:21 am
by duchess of malfi
Welcome Spork and Rowan and The Newbie!!!
And greetings to urieth from a fellow Michigander.
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2005 10:54 am
by dlbpharmd
Welcome urieth!
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2005 4:51 pm
by Spork
Fist and Faith wrote:Spork wrote:I have a lovely Russian wife...
Holy cow, you didn't answer one of the ads here, did you?!?!?!?!?!? ...
We met at UC Berkeley -- she was getting a masters and I a phd. We actually sat at opposite desks in a little tiny office for a couple years and completely ignored each other. Then we were both on internships in houston and went salsa dancing. Ole!
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 2:03 am
by Fist and Faith
Damn, I wish I could dance!!!
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 2:13 am
by The Stoned Downer
I became a member a week ago while trying to find a site that would say when the next book is coming out. Anybody heard yet????????????????
I first read the chrons at age 22 in 1988 and read them a second immediately. Talk about a can't-put-down book(s)!!!! Now I've got to read them again after finishing Runes, just to brush up.
Anyway, great site I've visited about everyday after my first visit.
Keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!!
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 2:48 am
by Fist and Faith
Ah, TSD, your sig is among my favorite sayings. I make no attempt to live by it, but it's among my favorites.
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 4:06 am
by Avatar
Welcome all!
--Avatar
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 10:54 am
by [Syl]
Stoned Downer. Awesome. Welcome.
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 11:17 am
by dlbpharmd
LOL - yes, "The Stoned Downer" is one of the best user names I've seen in a while. Welcome!
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 3:21 pm
by Myste
Welcome The Newbie, urieth, and Stoned Downer! Be welcome and true!
Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 3:05 pm
by Furls Fire
Hail ye new ones!! Be welcome and true to the Watch! Well met!!
And Russ, blowing kisses your way..
Oh, Eric...he has, on occasion, kissed that silly hog of his...
Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 7:45 pm
by BerryGirl
Hi all! Just found this forum by chance whilst submitting some suitably grovelling fanmail on Stephen Donaldson's website. It's great to see a community of TC lovers!
