Gifts: Witch-king's Blade and Hobbit Wallet

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Post April 1st, 2021, 8:51 am

I turned a little older last week, but not sweating it too much. :lol:

However, this year was really cool because Quinn came down to visit, staying last week through this week. We haven't seen him since 2019 and it's been awesome to hang out for two weeks, take some time off from work and enjoy life. He brought me a cool birthday gift, something he found at a shop back in his home town.

It's a small, replica, letter opener of the Witch-king's blade. It's really cool and despite being something of a novelty item, it's actually pretty sturdy and solid. Goes well on my desk, amongst my other Tolkien books and collectibles.

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I also received a very unique item from my mother-in-law. She purchased a handcrafted, hand-painted, genuine leather wallet from Europe, with a LotR theme on it. The coin pouch (and Frodo) is actually hidden behind the door and snap.

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“He found himself wondering at times, especially in the autumn, about the wild lands, and strange visions of mountains that he had never seen came into his dreams.” - Fellowship of the Ring, J.R.R. Tolkien

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Post April 1st, 2021, 9:47 pm

Very nice, and happy birthday, Jay :)

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Post April 2nd, 2021, 12:07 am

Good stuff! I'm sure the Witch King used something similar to open letters from his pen pal, Sauron.
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Post January 15th, 2024, 11:49 am

Finally got around to hanging the print that my sister and sister-in-law gifted me at Christmas. I had no idea they were getting me something Tolkien related. I was pleasantly surprised for sure and knew exactly where I would put it. It looks fantastic over my desk.

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“He found himself wondering at times, especially in the autumn, about the wild lands, and strange visions of mountains that he had never seen came into his dreams.” - Fellowship of the Ring, J.R.R. Tolkien

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Post January 15th, 2024, 12:40 pm

Very thoughtful by the sister and sister-in-law! 8-)
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