1. Name (please avoid your real full name): Eustace

2. King or Queen of Narnia (guy or girl): Queen

3. Family (single/married/kids): Single

4. Occupation: Babysitter/Substitute Teacher

5. How you learned about NarniaWeb: After the LWW movie, I found the webite, I don't remember how exactly. Probably just researching for the next movie, but I didn't join the forum immediately.

6. How old were you when you first read the Chronicles: That's a hard one because I listened to audiobooks before I read books back then. I know I had the audiobooks at least age 9 but, I did not read the books on my own till I was at least 10 or 11. (My first book I read on my own was HHB). But, also those audio books were abridged so, it is hard to say that really counts. I know I only read my first book because I was so confused about the story because the abridged left so much out.

7. How many times have you read the Chronicles: Several times.
8. Favorite of the Chronicles: Voyage of the Dawn Treader

9. Hobbies and/or interesting things about you: I love to write stories. I have been writing since I was 10, and I pretty much never stopped. I also run three blogs on my personal thoughts and reviews of things.

I'm familiar with your username and avatar, Eustace, but it's nice to see you post in Getting to Know You!

So neat that the first book you ever read on your own was The Horse and His Boy! There's something special about the first book that you read by yourself, and I imagine it's extra special if it's a Narnia book.

I've been writing since I was 10 as well. You might like to check out Writer's World here in the Spare Oom!

1. Name (please avoid your real full name): Kalta

2. King or Queen of Narnia (guy or girl): Queen

3. Family (single/married/kids): Single

4. Occupation: I do odd jobs in our area, no specific paycheck type job.

5. How you learned about NarniaWeb: I was doing a search about Narnia and this site turned up in the results.

6. How old were you when you first read the Chronicles: Sometime after the BBC version came out, I can't remember exactly when.

7. How many times have you read the Chronicles: Several times.

8. Favorite of the Chronicles: It's a toss-up between LWW, MN, and LB(I know it's not popular, but the meat of the book was good, and it definitely provoked reactions in me, which beats a book that one finds totally boring and forgettable). MN struck a chord with me mainly because of Jadis' line in Charn "It is cold here at the end of all the ages." That line just stuck with me...plus Uncle Andrew being considered a pet by the new Talking Beasts was funny.

9. Hobbies and/or interesting things about you: I'm a disabled homesteader who is somewhat of a literary snob/purist. I haven't seen the recent film version...well I just saw one part at a friend's, the fight with the wolves on the frozen river, and knowing that wasn't in the book, that it was most likely put in for commercial value, put me off those movies. So I don't bother comparing the BBC version to it, since I haven't seen the entire Walden version, and don't intend to. The only time I never got upset with a literary adaptation was Wicked. I read the whole series, and I much prefer the musical overall. I also write fanfiction, and I have six cats, only two of whom were planned, the rest pretty much literally just showed up on our doorstep.

I'm behind in welcomes!

A warm welcome to you, hermit! It's interesting to me, too, that your intro to the Chronicles was Prince Caspian, very cool!

Welcome to the forum, Eustace! 'Though Voyage is undeniably a wonderful book, I'm curious why it is your favourite of the series, as one doesn't often hear of it as such. My two most compelling scenes in Voyage is the un-dragoning of Eustace and Lucy and the albatross.

Kalta79, welcome to NarniaWeb! While I have seen all 3 recent movies, I almost envy you that you haven't. LWW was bearable, and even spot on in some ways, but the other two I could live without. BBC for me, anyday! We'll see how The Silver Chair pans out. It is my favourite book of the Chronicles (with HHB being a close second), so my expectations are probably far too high.

That's cool you're a writer, as are many here. We do have a Writer's topic here, mentioned in Rose-Tree Dryad's post above.

If any of you have any questions, feel free to ask!

Further up and further in!

I haven't seen the recent film version...well I just saw one part at a friend's, the fight with the wolves on the frozen river, and knowing that wasn't in the book, that it was most likely put in for commercial value, put me off those movies. So I don't bother comparing the BBC version to it, since I haven't seen the entire Walden version, and don't intend to.

It was the polar bears on the poster that kept me from watching the 2005 LWW for many years. As it turned out, that part wasn't so bad (but really, when the reindeer were CGI anyway, they should have made them small, as they were in the book /end rant)
I can't say that I haven't enjoyed the Walden movies, but then the books are so much better Just wish that BBC had done the whole series. In spite of the flaws in production (which I didn't notice as a kid) they are still enjoyable. Contrary to some people, I quite liked the BBC Aslan; I remain very fond of the music.

Just wish that BBC had done the whole series. In spite of the flaws in production (which I didn't notice as a kid) they are still enjoyable. Contrary to some people, I quite liked the BBC Aslan; I remain very fond of the music.

Hear-hear! I, too, have always been quite fond of the BBC Aslan. I certainly prefer him to Neeson's Aslan, who I found to be very bleh/meh compared with the mighty Aslan of the Chronicles.

As for the music, ditto! It is so beautiful. Ahhh, when that French Horn rings out the main BBC theme, it still brings me goosebumps.

Welcome to NarniaWeb, kalta79!

That line from Jadis in MN is a breathtaking one. Although I've seen the Walden trilogy and enjoyed the first two films, I'm not a super-fan... in my opinion, the books are on another level! So multi-layered and they just never get old.

Your cat avatar is making me giggle... maybe you should drop by the Pets Blog sometime and tell us about your cats! Aside from the previously-linked thread about writing that Jo mentioned, you might also enjoy the books thread here in the Spare Oom as well.

1. Name: Joel!
2. King or Queen of Narnia (guy or girl): King
3. Family (single/married/kids): Single
4. Occupation: Student!
5. How you learned about NarniaWeb: Darn, I can't use a single word for this one. I found it while looking for news about the SC movie.
6. How old were you when you first read the Chronicles: My dad read them to my siblings and me when I was four.
7. How many times have you read the Chronicles: At least five
8. Favorite of the Chronicles: Voyage of the Dawn Treader, without a doubt, although I do like Horse and His Boy quite a lot.
9. Hobbies and/or interesting things about you: I'm very into 3D modeling/animation, and would love to work at Pixar. I like to listen to showtunes, and fairly recently started regularly listening to the Narnia movie soundtracks. I can spend all day with just the soundtrack and a stack of books. And also food.

Welcome to NarniaWeb, justjoel100! (It's tempting to call you Joel the Just, in the style of Edmund the Just! ) Glad to have you here!

Wow, very cool that you're into 3D modeling and animation! I'm a little familiar with programs like Blender because I have a brother who's used it, but I'm always in awe of what people are able to create. (Btw, did you make your avatar? Great work if so! )

I like show tunes as well, although my taste in music is so all over the place, I often don't get around to listening to that genre... perhaps you can post about some of your favorites in the music thread here in the Spare Oom sometime!

If you have any questions about anything, feel free to ask. Have fun exploring the forum!

Welcome to the forum here, justjoel100! I do like that, Rose, "Joel the Just".

You're in good company here, as there are avid book lovers on NarniaWeb. What is your favourite genre?

My dad read them to my siblings and me when I was four.

So cool. That is how I was introduced to the Chronicles, as well. My parents read them to us when we were preschoolers, and now, many decades later, they become more treasured and meaningful with ever read.

1. Name: Grandmama
2. King or Queen of Narnia: Queen
3. Family: married, 4 children, 2 grandchildren
4. Occupation: Chief cook and bottle washer (Domestic Engineer)
5. How you learned about NarniaWeb: Stargazer, Ryadian
6. How old were you when you first read the Chronicles: my grandmother read us The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe when we were young, I didn't realize there were more until I got married and my husband had the set.
7. How many times have you read the Chronicles: Many. We used to read them to our kids at bedtime.
8. Favorite of the Chronicles: The Horse and His Boy
9. Hobbies and/or interesting things about you: Sewing, quilting, gardening, reading, camping

A big, warm welcome to you, Grandmama! If you recall, we met at the MN Moot in June, 2013 when the gang stopped off at Culver's for a tasty treat. I wish we could have had more time to chat then, but it's sure good having you on the forum now!

That's so cool your grandmother read you LWW when you were young, and then you had the privilege of enjoying the rest of the series as an adult! Are you starting to read them to your own grandchildren too?

Oh, yes, at Culver's! I was there too! (I'm Auntie, the one with the Kiwi accent - did we get to meet each other in between consuming dessert?).

Welcome to NarniaWeb, Grandmama! So neat that your grandmother read LWW to you, and now you're a grandmother yourself with grandchildren to share The Chronicles of Narnia with! How special!

I can see that a few discussions here in the Spare Oom have already sparked your interest, but here's another one that seems to be up your alley: The Second Measure, all about sewing, quilting, knitting, et cetera.

Glad to have you on board, and have fun exploring the forum!

A hearty welcome to you, Grandmama! Glad you're here.

Others have mentioned some of the threads reflecting your interests. There are also threads in the Spare Oom for reading and camping. Feel free to share your stories and expertise there.