This morning’s chiropractic session with Eloise was encouraging: my next appointment is for five days time, which is continuing the further spacing.
On another cold, dull, day I stayed at home afterwards and scanned the Illustrations to the second book in J.R.R.Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Here is the Title Page and Frontispiece,
and the illustrations, approved with restrictions by the author himself.
This evening we all dined on Jackie’s classic cottage pie; crunchy carrots; green and runner beans, and meaty gravy with which the Culinary Queen drank more of the chardonnay, Ian and Dillon drank Hoegaarden and I drank more of the Cabernet Chiménère.
It’s great to have those appointments spaced out, isn’t it? It sounds as though you’re improving nicely, even with the occasional bump in the road.
I am, Linda. Thank you very much
I so wish my copy of the books had illustrations!
Thanks very much, Dale
You and me both Dale
So lovely!
I am happy to hear that your treatments are effective, Derrick.
Marvelous illustrations.
Thank you so much, Dolly
Glad the treatments are working, Derrick. I’m getting chiro too and I am optimistic.
Good to learn, Cynthia. Thanks very much
Those are some illustrations! Despite being a Tolkien fan-girl, I have never seen those illustrations.
Thanks very much, Laurie
That is a beautiful version of the book, just lovely. I am glad your path to health is getting on
Thank you very much, Rose
It’s good to hear your chiropractic appointments are helping!
Thank you very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Well at least something good is coming from LOTR even if you decide not to read it.
Thank you very much, Pat
Another perfect winter day.
Thank you very much, Bridget
A wonderful collection of illustrations and I found “the Window on the West” illustration did stir my imagination
Thanks very much, Ivor
Glad the treatments are working. I’m just rereading that great book again
Thank you very much, Gary
I greatly enjoyed these illustrations and reading snippets reminding me how the books described the mundane hardships of the journey more than the movies do.
Thank you very much, JoAnna
So glad that your sessions are making a difference.
Thank you very much, Rosaliene
These illustrations are beautifully detailed. I looked up the wine you enjoyed with your meal but kept coming up with Cabernet Sauvignon. Where does your Cabernet Chiménère come from? It is a new one to me 🙂
New to me, too. It is Chilean and really good. Thanks very much, Anne
As always with your books, some wonderful illustrations.
Thanks very much, John
I’m glad the sessions went well. Good for you for staying home.
We had a layer of snow that iced over, I never ventured over the threshold. It’s still there and just as icy.
Thanks very much, Sue
What you have shared prompted me to research Mr. Fraser. His artwork is so beautiful to me.
His work portrays such emotion and illicit my emotions. I found out his illustrations/drawings were done with pen and ink and he worked in his garden studio until a week before his death, in 1983. He, also, created murals, stained glass, advertisements, etc. 🙂 I am enjoying learning about him. 🙂
Oh! I am so glad your sessions with Eloise are going well! 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much, Carolyn. Eric Fraser was one of the best. XX
I’m happy for you that the sessions are going well and being spaced further apart.
Wonderful illustrations!
Thank you very much, Merril
May those chiropractic appointments be 100% successful!! Praying for your pain-free body, {{{Derrick}}} ❤️????????
Thank you so much, Jan XX
The illustrations are marvelous, and I am glad your sessions are working for you, Derrick.
Thank you very much, Eugi
My pleasure, Derrick.
I want to go back and read the LOTR trilogy again!
That was exactly my reaction, haha! I just watched this movie a couple weeks ago, but you can really savor the books.
Thanks very much, Lavinia
The illustrations are exceptional of course, and the writing never ceases to pull me in. I found myself eagerly reading each page, and now I want to read the books once more. 🙂 Thank you for that. <3
Thank you very much, Crystal X
I’m wondering why my books don’t have illustrations 🙂
Thanks very much, Riba 🙂
One thing I keep forgetting to say: Jackie is a wonderful chef! How fortunate you all are to have her scrumptious meals!
Glad the chiro is going well.
Thank you very much, Cynthia