Thanks johobbit. That thread is really interesting. The book I am now reading is The Narnian a biography of C. S. Lewis by Alan Jacobs. Probably some of the people here have read this. I am enjoying it so far. The book has over three hundred pages and is a very detailed account of Lewis life.

Welcome, Narnian78, from another of those members beginning to think about retiring. (And who is also interested in astronomy and spaceflight).

Welcome, Narnian78, from another of those members beginning to think about retiring. (And who is also interested in astronomy and spaceflight).

Stargazer:

I remember that Christmas message from Apollo 8 very well. During the next summer the Apollo 11 moon landing was even more exciting. It's hard to believe that fifty years have passed since those events.

It certainly is, Narnian78!

The book I am now reading is The Narnian a biography of C. S. Lewis by Alan Jacobs.

Excellent! Yes, I have read—and gleaned from—that bio on Lewis. If we mention this in the Books topic sometime, there may be a few who chime in. But it has been some years for me, and I think I need a re-read.

Hi Larry W, I probably knew you on Into the Wardrobe too but I can't find your name in my memory! I was always known as carol, and posted from about 1999 to the closing of the forums. They were the support to me that NarniaWeb quickly became, with many friends, some of whom I met in 2000 - 2002.

Hi Larry W, I probably knew you on Into the Wardrobe too but I can't find your name in my memory! I was always known as carol, and posted from about 1999 to the closing of the forums. They were the support to me that NarniaWeb quickly became, with many friends, some of whom I met in 2000 - 2002.

Yes, coracle, I believe I remember you posting there. My user name was Larry W. on the Into the Wardrobe forums. They have kept old messages, although some of them won't show up on my computer (which is rather old). I also posted on The Stone Table website as Ramandu . That website to my knowledge is now sadly gone. (I'm not sure if anyone from there has come here.) And I have posted a few times on the Facebook page of Into the Wardrobe.

I'm glad to see that former posters on those websites have made it here.

Greetings to all who read this!

1. Name (please avoid your real full name):
There once was a boy called Jake, and he almost deserved it.

2. King or Queen of Narnia (guy or girl):
Not High King. More like Younger Brother of High Queen.

3. Family (single/married/kids):
Lots of sibs and relatives. Single. Quiet like Tolkien, bull-headed like Lewis.

4. Occupation:
Assistant carpenter/laborer, who does all the heavy lifting 'cause my back's not all messed up (not yet). I like it, but I should try and get a degree before 20's are up.

5. How you learned about NarniaWeb:
A few years ago, I was looking for Silver Chair news, and I got to rely on the site's knowledge.

6. How old were you when you first read the Chronicles:
9 years old I read LWW, I read the rest of the series around 12.

7. How many times have you read the Chronicles:
Not much. Did a lot of flipping-through and skipping around for years. Mostly heard the books on audio growing up, but I re-read the whole series recently.

8. Favorite of the Chronicles:
LWW & SC, my first two loves.

9. Hobbies and/or interesting things about you:
Hobbies: Biking, filmmaking, theatergoing, book-reading, sometimes drawing & painting, writing, researching, sometimes model & sculpter-making, hanging out with family and friends. Would love dancing if people my age actually did that sort of thing. Yah.
Interestings: My friends call me Jake the Snake or Rattlesnake Jake.
Just calling me Rattlesnake (or worse yet, Rattle) gets on my nerves.

That's my shpheel. Glad to be hear!

Welcome to the forums, JFG II! (Or should I say Rattlesnake Jake... cool nickname!) Glad to see that you've found your way here from the comments section.

Here's a few Spare Oom links you might enjoy, based on your interests:

Acting and Live Theatre
Writer's World
Books: 2nd Edition

Enjoy exploring the forum, and let us know if you have any questions!

Welcome, JFG II. I enjoyed the humor in your introduction.

Welcome to NarniaWeb, JFG II! And I ditto the appreciation for the humour shown in your various responses.

Hello. My name is Phill Lytle. I've been a believer in Narnia since I was a small child. My father used to read the books to me, and my brothers, and there really has never been a time in my life that I didn't love Aslan and all the rest.

Thanks for letting me a part of this community. Looking forward to interacting with everyone, though I probably don't have time to post too often. I am married, have three kids (16,14, and 9 years old) and I have two jobs. I'll post when I can.

Thanks again!

Welcome to NarniaWeb, Phill Lytle! You have a similar story to mine: my parents read the Narnia Chronicles to us when we were very young, so I grew up treasuring them, and have found them to have even deeper layers of depth as I get older, probably because of all the varied life experiences—the joys and the sorrows: no doubt you have found the same. We then read the books to our own kids, who came to love them, as well.

Good to have you here!

Thanks for the response. I'm sure a lot of people can relate to our stories. Narnia has been a part of many lives.

Welcome to Narniaweb, Phil Lytle! Good to see someone from my part of the country on the forums! (Well, the same general part. I believe there's a fair amount of mountains in between us. )

I am married, have three kids (16,14, and 9 years old) and I have two jobs.

All that and you've managed to grace us with your presence! Wow! Well welcome! We're glad to have you here.