If you want to join us but hadn't let anyone know, this is your chance to get in and have a bunch of fun on the day! If you don't have a costume, we can arrange one for you if necessary. Also get in touch with me, in that case.
- Jack
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Thursday, February 5, 2015
Rivendell Archway, official opening
I'm just compiling a final list of confirmed people who can turn up to the Rivendell Archway opening on March 7th - if you haven't received an email from me tonight, but were hoping/expecting to join us, please let me know as soon as possible - I need to get back to the council in the next few days with finalised numbers. My email address is jack@welly-moot.com.
If you want to join us but hadn't let anyone know, this is your chance to get in and have a bunch of fun on the day! If you don't have a costume, we can arrange one for you if necessary. Also get in touch with me, in that case.
- Jack
If you want to join us but hadn't let anyone know, this is your chance to get in and have a bunch of fun on the day! If you don't have a costume, we can arrange one for you if necessary. Also get in touch with me, in that case.
- Jack
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Report: Welly-moot #4.1 was held last Sunday
We had a good number of people turning up, including a few new members. It was a very good meeting, I thought - lot of fun, most people got involved in the discussion, and those that didn't, seemed to be listening intently.
We discussed two main things - briefly I talked about Rivendell (Kaitoke Regional Park), where the Elven Archway is now a permanent and beautiful addition. The official opening will be held on March 7th, and very soon I will be making formal announcements and sending out invitations.
The main event though, was the big discussion of the events immediately following The Hobbit book (and movies), right up to the start of The Lord Of The Rings books (and movies). Most of the afternoon was taken up with a leisurely reading of ROTK Appendix B, The Tale Of Years (from T.A. 2941 through to T.A. 3018). Everyone added extra information as it came to mind, and we diverged on more than a few tangents.
I've written up the main events in a tabular format - it may be useful if you're doing your own investigations.
Some of the sidetracks we took involved things like when does the writing "Sting is my name, I am the spider's Bane" appear on Bilbo's sword - presumably it happens in Rivendell but when? We couldn't find any reference in any of the books brought in (and there was a veritable library brought in by our members), so it appears that was simply a movie invention then.
The time flew by - before anyone realised, it was close to 5:00pm, and buses were leaving and cars were in danger of being ticketed, so we called the meeting to an end.
Total turnout was 16 people, a good start to the new year! A big welcome to our new members, Sam, and Wilson and Erica. We hope you enjoyed it enough to return - we certainly enjoyed your company!
- Jack
(*) - The spreadsheet link is an experiment using Google Docs - I'd love to get feedback to say if it works or not?
The link, again, is here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11VfP3zrPnLM_hxqhHOie-BWVascQEG5gAP_kzD0lCzw/edit?usp=sharing
We discussed two main things - briefly I talked about Rivendell (Kaitoke Regional Park), where the Elven Archway is now a permanent and beautiful addition. The official opening will be held on March 7th, and very soon I will be making formal announcements and sending out invitations.
The main event though, was the big discussion of the events immediately following The Hobbit book (and movies), right up to the start of The Lord Of The Rings books (and movies). Most of the afternoon was taken up with a leisurely reading of ROTK Appendix B, The Tale Of Years (from T.A. 2941 through to T.A. 3018). Everyone added extra information as it came to mind, and we diverged on more than a few tangents.
I've written up the main events in a tabular format - it may be useful if you're doing your own investigations.
Some of the sidetracks we took involved things like when does the writing "Sting is my name, I am the spider's Bane" appear on Bilbo's sword - presumably it happens in Rivendell but when? We couldn't find any reference in any of the books brought in (and there was a veritable library brought in by our members), so it appears that was simply a movie invention then.
The time flew by - before anyone realised, it was close to 5:00pm, and buses were leaving and cars were in danger of being ticketed, so we called the meeting to an end.
Total turnout was 16 people, a good start to the new year! A big welcome to our new members, Sam, and Wilson and Erica. We hope you enjoyed it enough to return - we certainly enjoyed your company!
- Jack
(*) - The spreadsheet link is an experiment using Google Docs - I'd love to get feedback to say if it works or not?
The link, again, is here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11VfP3zrPnLM_hxqhHOie-BWVascQEG5gAP_kzD0lCzw/edit?usp=sharing
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Heads-up: Welly-moot #4.1 is this Sunday, January 25th!
Look sharp, people - the Tolkien group meets this Sunday (25/1) at the Embassy Cinema, at 2:00pm. Theme for the afternoon is "What happened after 'The Hobbit'?".
Full details can be found on the Welly-moot website:
So make sure you read up on your Lost tales and Unfinished Tales lore. Also, ROTK's appendices are very useful.
We will also be discussing the March 7th official opening of the Rivendell Archway.
If you're not yet a Welly-moot member, come join us - it's free and fun. Make sure you bring a few bucks for coffee or cake. Or coffee and cake.
As always - just attend one meeting, and you'll be a member for life!
See you all there!
- Jack
Full details can be found on the Welly-moot website:
So make sure you read up on your Lost tales and Unfinished Tales lore. Also, ROTK's appendices are very useful.
We will also be discussing the March 7th official opening of the Rivendell Archway.
If you're not yet a Welly-moot member, come join us - it's free and fun. Make sure you bring a few bucks for coffee or cake. Or coffee and cake.
As always - just attend one meeting, and you'll be a member for life!
See you all there!
- Jack
Saturday, January 10, 2015
Welly-moot Event - Hobbit Costume Trail
A small group of Welly-mooters had a great day today - we managed to start and complete the Wellington Hobbit Costume Trail. Originally we thought we could do it in a few hours, that proved to be more like 5 hours instead, mostly because we were pretty relaxed about life in general.
The day started at 11:00am, in front of the Wellington Railway Station. From there we walked to the Rydges Hotel, for Thorin's costume.Rather than walking you through the whole day (should have joined us!), I'll let the photos tell the story.
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| Daniel, Jack, Cinnamon, Sarah, Alex, and Alistair posing in front of a display at Te Papa. |
The day started at 11:00am, in front of the Wellington Railway Station. From there we walked to the Rydges Hotel, for Thorin's costume.Rather than walking you through the whole day (should have joined us!), I'll let the photos tell the story.
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| Thorin at the Rydges Hotel |
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| Gloin at the Ibis Hotel |
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| Bilbo at the Kircaldie & Stains shopping complex |
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| Bilbo's Mithril coat |
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| Dwalin at the James Cook Hotel |
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| Gandalf at the Intercontinental Hotel |
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| Gandalf's staff, with some secret marks |
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| Tauriel at the iSite Information Centre |
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| Balin at the Westplaza Hotel |
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| Legolas at Wharewaka Boathouse |
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| Azog at Te Papa Museum |
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| Elf Lieutenant at Te Papa Museum |
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| Elf Soldier at Te Papa Museum |
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| Radagast at the Museum Hotel |
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| Radagast's got two mismatched shoes |
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| Oin at the CQ Hotel |
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| Oin's warm knitted gloves |
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| Bombur at the Embassy Cinema |
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| Bifur at the Embassy Cinema |
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| Bofur at the Embassy Cinema |
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| Bard at the Copthorne Oriental Hotel |
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| Kili (& scale Kili) at the Airport |
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| Fili at the Airport |
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| Gandalf on an eagle at the Airport |
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| Gollum at the Airport |
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| Smaug at the Airport |
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| Dori at the Roxy Cinema |
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| Nori at the Roxy Cinema |
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| Ori at the Roxy Cinema |
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| Weapons on the wall at the Roxy Cinema |
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| Dale Market Flags at the Roxy Cinema |
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Welly-moot activity - Hobbit Costume Trail this Saturday! Come join us!
In honour of the completion of Wellington's trip to Middle-earth in the last fifteen years or so, the City Council has got together with a number of hotels and other venues around town, and the studios, and have hidden a number of original costumes from the Hobbit movies.
Alex and I have decided we are going to find all the costumes hidden around the Wellington CBD this Saturday.
If anyone wants to join us, we will meet in front of the Wellington Railway Station on January 10th, at 10:50am, and we'll start walking towards the Embassy end of town, hitting all the costumes along the way. You don't need to RSVP, but we will leave at 11:00am sharp, so if you're not there and start late, drop me an email (I always have my smart phone with me), and I'll let you know where to run to.
My email address is "jack@welly-moot.com".
Get your free maps from the Wellington iSite, and a few other places as well, or download them from their website.
Hope to see a few of you there!
- Jack & Alex
Alex and I have decided we are going to find all the costumes hidden around the Wellington CBD this Saturday.
If anyone wants to join us, we will meet in front of the Wellington Railway Station on January 10th, at 10:50am, and we'll start walking towards the Embassy end of town, hitting all the costumes along the way. You don't need to RSVP, but we will leave at 11:00am sharp, so if you're not there and start late, drop me an email (I always have my smart phone with me), and I'll let you know where to run to.
My email address is "jack@welly-moot.com".
Get your free maps from the Wellington iSite, and a few other places as well, or download them from their website.
Hope to see a few of you there!
- Jack & Alex
Welly-moot #4.1 - January 25th at Embassy
Topic: What happened after The Hobbit, eh?
Happy
2015, all! We finished 2014 with that most splendid Unexpected "Battle
of the Five Armies" Premiere Party at the Roxy Cinema on December 2.
Could we have ever imagined enjoying such an ending to The Hobbit film trilogy? It has been wonderful to share in that journey together - and the journey goes on.
Bilbo's main part in the story, as told in The Hobbit: There and Back Again, ends in the Third Age 2942. It will be 76 years, T.A 3018, before Frodo sets out to begin his part of the tale in The Fellowship of the Ring.
Our topic for the next meeting will be "What was going on in
Middle-earth from the day Bilbo arrived home to find the contents of Bag
End being auctioned until the day Frodo leaves with Sam, Merry and
Pippin?" Film verse is different from book verse, and we can compare
the two, if you like, but shall we first review what Professor Tolkien
had in mind? I've made an index from Appendices A, B, and C at the end
of Return of the King for those years so we can each read up on it before and then discuss.
Appendix B
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The Third Age: There is a chronology of this age, which includes all
our stories. Begin in 2942 when Bilbo returns to the Shire. End in 3018
when Frodo sets off on September 23.
Appendix A
- Gondor and the Heirs of Anárion: A. I. iv approx. pages 9-12
- The Tale of Aragorn and Arwen: A. I. v approx. pages 1-5
- The House of Eorl - Rohan: A. II
The last paragraph is about Saruman.
"The Kings of the Mark": Second Line 16. Thengel; 17. Théoden; Third Line - Eomer and Eowyn
- Durin's Folk A. III. approx. pages 7-8
The death of Thorin; the Kingship of Dáin; King Bard of Dale
Appendix C
- Hobbit family trees
Bring up any other bits you remember recorded in the stories themselves.
And don't forget the last two pages of The Hobbit !
Bring your books and your appetites to the Embassy cafe upstairs.
The journey continues!
- Kristi
Friday, January 2, 2015
NB - Complete Welly-moot Calendar Update!
Just a quick warning - due to various circumstances, we've completely revamped the 2015 Welly-moot dates. Please double check that you have the correct dates in your calendars, since they're almost ALL changed as of today.
The next Welly-moot (#4.1) will be held at the Embassy Cinema (note also the change in venue) at the end of this month, on January the 25th.
The complete, updated calendar for 2015 is listed on its own page now.
This change was decided at an impromptu committee meeting today. Our apologies for any confusion, and we hope to see you all there!
- Jack
The next Welly-moot (#4.1) will be held at the Embassy Cinema (note also the change in venue) at the end of this month, on January the 25th.
The complete, updated calendar for 2015 is listed on its own page now.
This change was decided at an impromptu committee meeting today. Our apologies for any confusion, and we hope to see you all there!
- Jack
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