I chose Shadowfax, for a couple of reasons. It's partly because my dad had a palomino when he was young. Also it's because if I had a horse, he would have to be smart enough to keep me onboard. I don't know much about horses, but it just seems logical that if I'm Gandalf I should have my Shadowfax.

I also would choose Shadowfax ,simply because he was the last of his kind

Yes, the answer was Galadriel, because the question referred to the Rings of Power, one of which Celebrimbor gave to Galadriel because he had a thing for her (odd, given whom his grandfather was.) I choose Bill, because of his steadfast loyalty and deserving need for care he didn't get from Bil Ferny. Rather like my little dog that needs all the prayer now for his cancer, and on that note, I must go, so the vet can tell me whether we get to keep him past today.

Horses, ponies, and lap dogs are pretty much common place as pets and I figured the Smaug, the Balrog, and the Watcher were far too large to fit into any jar and they would undoubtably take umbarage with anyone who tried. So I chose the neekerbreekers, (Sam's name for the midges of the Midgewater Marsh for the noise the make) but not for their appetite for hobbit. I chose them because they were small enough to put in a jar with a mosquito net lid for my protection, like I used to do with frogs, bees, and garter snakesback when I was knee-high-to-a-grasshopper.

Anyway, that's my story and I'm sticking with it.

I chose the M’mak.

quick question why is Sam G. in there?

I picked Roac; I do remember him now, the bird who told bard about the patch missing on smaugs mail. right???

Anyways I picked him because he would be a good conversationalist.

Sam was included for those Frodo types the need a Sam-like lapdog to follow them around.

One of Ro’c's descendents took Thorin's message to Dain; it was the Old Thrush that took Bilbo's discovery to Bard.

Morambar's dog has cancer. Vets like doctors, can't always cure cancer no matter how much money is thrown at it. It is often a lost cause, and all we can do is pray that our loved one, whether man or animal, has little or no pain on their journey to their respective heaven.

Though off topic, my aunt is in a similar situation. The cat has a liver problem and hasn't eaten in a month. It has lost 5 lbs, which is a lot for a cat. They can send the cat to a specialist for surgery but it would cost a couple of thousand dollars. They love the cat but it is just a cat. Humorously enough, my uncle has arthritis and hasn't gone to the doctor and is in miserable pain, which can be cured easily enough. It is kinda of strange that they took the cat to the vet and payed a load of money, but they won't go to the doctor themselves.

hi all .. long time eh ?? i chose a balrog to have as a pet .. first i didnt realise why. i guess its the leo in me .. i guess i like cronies and what better one than a balrog .. what say ?? sorry about your dog Morambar .. i dont like dogs precisely for this reason .. call it twisted if you want but i lost one to a road accident when i was 6 and i was so broken hearted i started hating them for fear of that pain again. if hes still alive then i wish he recovers. well its good to be back again .. was touring for the past couple of months and then there was the eswc. yay !!

btw .. my second choice would have been Smaug .. i guess i like the fire breathing types . has anyone seen arwen lately ?? c ya all later ..

Finrod

I know I shouldn't ask, I sure I'll regret it; however:

Lord of All, how do you know dogs don't feel pain? Was this learned from a book, from personal experience gathered during earlier reincarnations, or from your mother.

I very much so belive that dogs can feel pain. They are living creatures after all...

Morambar, i just read this post of yours

Mumak was my second choice though, and as a side note to Skeeve/Etharion the Great, having a pet dragon merely means HE has a lot of money, not you.

and i wanted to ask.. Skeeve?? Who the heck is that? It kinda sounds familiar..but i cant place it. What did you mean with that?

i chose the balrog cause i like moria a lot and i fancy he would make a good guardian (there's a lot of robbers in my area stealing anything from vegetables to flowers ). if i could get one he would give 'em a good surprise when they came for their job....

by the way anyone know where i can find one (did gandalf kill the last balrog in moria?)...

I chose Shadowfax because I am totally in love with horses and have always wanted one of my own. Shadowfax in absolutely beautiful. My second choice would be Bill, for no matter how many times they toss me over the jump instead of leaping it themselves, I still have a soft spot for little ponies.

I knew you were talking about him Morambar!!! I just didnt want to say, cause i thought nobody here read that book (books). Skeeve's the man, i love those books! What was the name of that goblinoid that was his mentor.... Did you read the ones where they live on the Baazar, and run things like a mob? Man...its been a while since i'v read those books...I should brush up on my knowleadge and read them again.. Thanks for reminding me Mor!

Aahz is, I believe, the worthy of whom you're thinking, Etharion, though he's a Pervect, not a goblin (Imp, maybe?) and except for most of (I think) the last four books I've read 'em all, as well as a couple Phules Company books.

Yes, a "pervert". Or however you pronounce it.. its a shame there are'nt more of those books...And i dont even think iv read all the ones that are writen! Their kinda hard to find here in Croatia..

DISCWORLD RULZ!!!! One of my favourite was the Nac Mac Feegle clan, and of course there's Greebo and the Trunk. The Fifth elephant was hillarious!! With all those geriatric barbarians. Luved it.

hmm, I am quite certain they smell bad. And have dreadful table manners.
I would choose Shadowfax and go far up into the hills on a beautiful summer's day and just sit upon his sleak back and talk to him. To have such a privelege to be with him of all horses would be a wondrous magical experience.

I wish there was one now. I have only been able to participate in one. They are rather intriguing-it is nice to be able to see how others see things and respond.
Grondy, any thoughts?

Yay for Grondy. I just made a faerie cake with every good thing in it. Please take it with my thanks.

you are welcome, it is my honor. And I am glad you are sharing since it is a faerie cake and very like lambas in the way just one little bite can fill you up for many hours. If you ate the whole thinkg Grondy dear at one sitting or even five, you would need a crane to lift you to where ever you wished to go, you would feel that heavy inside!

You mean easier to jump over, than go around?

Thanks for the cake Grondy, it's yummy with cold milk. Leelee, since it's faerie cake, it's still fresh. As for the topic of the thread, I would like a pup from Farmer Maggot. His dogs are smart since Maggot said to Pippin, Frodo, and Sam, "They won't harm you-not unless I tell 'em to. Here Grip! Fang! Heel!' he cried.'Heel Wolf!' To the relief of Frodo and Sam the dogs walked away and let them go free." FOTR Shortcut to Mushrooms. The dogs knew their stuff, they stopped the possible tresspassers in their tracks and waited for their master to decide and when he called them off they immediately obeyed and went on their way. Nothing is worse than a dog that keeps growling and barking when the master tells them to stand down. It is worth noting that Maggot was somewhat unconventional in using the command "heel" to tell the dogs to relax and go away when "heel" usually means to stick close. Anyway, a pup from such good bloodlines would make a great companion. I lost a puppy to a virus last spring even though she had all her shots and vet visits. I'm about ready for another.

No they weren't, but that's okay else we might have missed your excellent response for which we thank you.