[artanisoflorien]

Are Over Hill and Under Hill and/or A Warm Welcome still up for grabs? I would be happy to do either or both.

[sindohte]

Thanks to Leila, NancyBrooke, and artanisoflorien for volunteering to lead chapter discussion. Leila, I just put you down for the first chapter that you volunteered, because I am trying to prevent anyone from having to do more than two chapters over the course of the book. Hopefully some other folks will kindly step up to volunteer as you so graciously did. But I will not forget your offer for a minute and may be knocking on your door And Jess, I will not forget your offer as well

I went back and added the dates for when everybody's chapter is due.

As it stands right now, here are the chapters still in need of discussion leaders -

9/13 Roast Mutton (15 pages) TAKEN

11/29 Not at Home (11 pages)

12/6 Fire and Water (9 pages)

1/10 The Return Journey (8 pages)

1/17 The Last Stage (8 pages)

[Aerin]

I am not terribly good at chapter discussion, but I will do Roast Mutton, Damn, Gotta read! 15 pages eh, Sind, Do you have a format idea for discussion that I can look at? Other wise you may get commentary on the fashion ...(Kidding) I will look at the Silm one for Ideas too. Worry NOT! I will not dissapoint you!

[sindohte]

Aerin, thanks for being the latest brave and wonderful soul to volunteer. And let me say thank you to everyone else who has already volunteered. You guys are the best

For those of you who are wondering what the heck a discussion leader is supposed to do, here is the explanation that I gave for folks in the Silm discussion group -

Being a discussion leader involves the following -

1. Actually reading the chapter

2. Posting a short summary of the chapter

3. Sharing your thoughts, comments, insights and questions that you had

4. Feeling like you did a wonderful thing by making Sindohte happy

[Aerin]

You are welcome, I will take some later ones later, if no one jumps in. Think of me as a back up. That is, if I do well...

[sindohte]

Oh I have faith that you will do well And I shall definitely keep you in mind as a backup for the later chapters.

[Leila]

Alright. Just let me know if you need me to do anymore chapters.

[Leila]

I just noticed you don't have a name beside Out of the Frying-Pan into the Fire. Still need someone to do it? I'm willing to do it if you still need someone to do it.

[sindohte]

Leila,

Thanks for your kind offer and yes, it would be wonderful if you would do next week's chapter

[Leila]

No problem. Will do.

[ellisk]

Do you still have any chapters that need someone? I have never done a discussion group before but I read your description and it sounds like something I could do. I like all of the Hobbit and I've read it a bunch of times so if there is a chapter no one else wants, just let me know.

[sindohte]

Wow, this is such a perfect example of how if you form a request mentally, the universe will provide. I was just driving home from work tonight and thinking to myself that I needed to see if someone would be willing to take on next week's chapter because I knew that Anna/Anna and not Anna/Andreth would not be able to do the discussion. Ellisk, I would be most delighted and grateful if you would be able to do next week's chapter The chapters without any names beside them are still up for the taking if you or anyone else for that matter would like to snag them.

[ellisk]

Just want to make certain I do the right thing--you mean Barrels Out of Bond, right? If so, cool--that is absolutely my favorite chapter. If not, no problem, just correct me. I love them all. Somehow I missed this discussion of the Hobbit. So glad I found it!

[sindohte]

Yes, I do mean Barrels Out of Bond. Glad to know that your favorite chapter is available And it is a wondeful thing to have you with us.

[ellisk]

Sindohte,

Just wanted to let you know that the summary for Barrels Out of Bonds is done. I'm not sure what the procedure is for posting it. Just let me know and I will.