I will be there; I will arrive some time in the afternoon on Thursday but not on time for the first talk. I have to depart before the closing ceremony on Monday.

A good time was had by all. The best Tolkien event I have been to I think - in 21 years!

Indeed!

My only regrets were (a) not stirring myself to go to more sessions (which was completely my own fault), and (b) the auction starting too late for me to go to (which at least meant I didn't spend any money there). Did you buy much, Deagol?

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I did win a lot or 2

What a surprise ...

- wellinghall

What did you win Deagol?

And will you be selling any of them on???

- wellinghall

A few early issues of Mallorn and Amon Hen, a few other bits and pieces and, best of all, a copy of News from Bree 13 which includes the first printing of Denys Gueroult's interview with Tolkien.

And they are all my own, my precious!!!

Hmm ... well, Jlong, you create the diversion, and I'll nip in while Deagol's back is turned ...

Seriously, though - very nice, Deagol - and I am pleased they have gone to a good home.

- wellinghall

Nice! I'm especially jealous of the "Bree 13 which includes the first printing of Denys Gueroult's interview with Tolkien."