This is my firs post and, please, let me introduce myself. I'm from Portugal, and i've already noticed that there are more Portuguese members. I've discovered Tolkien's works in the 80's, and read LOTR, THe Silmarillion, Tom Bombadill and Unfinished Tales, but only the Portuguese translations. Due to meny reasons, even beeing overwhelmed by Tolkien´s writing I had to "leave" Middle Earth for some very long years. I´m now returning to "the road" aiming to the lands of wonder and wisdom...even though I'm studying computer networks and preparing to start university studies next year (at 51 years of age!...)I'll try to be present on the forums. Please forgive me for the errors, and, probably, at first i may have some difficulty with location names, since I only now them in Portuguese, but I'll try to "disassemble" again to English, and i'm looking for English versions online.
Feel free to get stuck into the discussions, even some of the older ones. There is indeed alot of knowledge hidden away in some of the older threads. Hopefully your ambitious obligations will permit you to frequent the forums regularly!
Welcome to the Tolkien Forums JPRT. There are many threads filled with wonderful connections to Tolkien's works. And our members are a playful welcoming bunch. Jump in and please feel welcome... If you need assistance don't hesitate to ask! Bear
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Suilad mellon nín. What does JPRT stand for. I am originally from Europe as well, so I understand about making mistakes. Just ask me if you ever need somebody to help. And there are several of us in their 50s. I am one of those.
So make yourself comfortable and don't worry of mistakes.
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Hey dol! merry dol! ring a dong dillo! Ring a dong! hop along! fal lal the willow! Tom Bom, Jolly Tom, Tom Bombadillo!
