First joint of first three fingers, one above and two below. To me at least seems the fastest, most controlled and strongest grip.

I have tried others but haven't managed to get used to them.

happy birthday (;

Impressive stuff.

amen to that, we could do with some arctic temperatures for once!

Looks brilliant!

awww thanks guys this made me smile (:

just waiting for the snow to arrive here and can get out - until then it's just damp and miserable!

Yes... also, the orcs (or goblins, you choose)

they just came across so fake and unreal compared to the original trilogy, maybe due to them using CGI a lot more heavily in the new films (instead of purely actors in costumes and make-up). Even just them walking along doesn't feel right

Probably the biggest gripe for me was all the cartoon-ish fighting, i.e. Bombur knocking orcs over like skittles, fighting in his barrel, legolas balancing on the dwarves' heads, Thorin riding on molten metal, giant gold statue being liquidized to fight Smaug... like come on! Really? There are a bun...

Here in the UK ticks are the only real threat. Sure there are other insects and stuff but all they do is crawl around. Also for bedding making a bed of ferns is often the only option. While comfy it is also where ticks like to hide the most it seems, so a pair of tweezers (the special ones for ticks...

Have you considered trying making your own bow? It's a long process of trial and error but the result is far more satisfying than buying a bow.

It is only fitting that the hands shooting the bow also have made the bow - it really does feel like a part of you.

I'd like to nominate Straelbora, who joined earlier this year and has contributed a rich amount of knowledge and enthusiasm.

The wood burner roaring away, sleet pattering the window, 3:30pm and dark already, a book in my hands. What a great Christmas.

May everybody share the joy!

What's this place in France you speak of? Would you have a link?

Yrch Dagnir - bane of the orcs??? possibly a dodgy translation.

argh. I wanted to build a crossbow for my Tech class.

Darn you health and safety people.