@rraym welcome! A few of us are 'grandparent generation', and we still love reading the books and discussing them.

@rraym 

Welcome to NarniaWeb!

What musical instruments do you play? I'm something of a musician myself  

@rraym Nice to meet cha! I always wanted to learn wood work myself, it's cool you can do that! Instruments as well... I was hoping to get a tongue drum to learn for fun though it does take commitment to stick with it and I've already have a few Instruments I haven't learned how to play lol.

@glenwit Trombone, baritone horn, tuba, trumpet, French horn, clarinet, bass guitar, and piano.

Welcome to NarniaWeb, @rraym! Music is a huge, irreplaceable part of my life (I majored in music at university, focusing on piano), and I love that you play so many instruments. ♪ ♫ Do you have a favourite?

@jo I love the sound from a tuba, but the horn is big and cumbersome to hold and carry.  All in all, I prefer the baritone, but I have not played one for over 30 years.

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

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

3. Family (single/married/kids): I have one older sister.

4. How you learned about NarniaWeb: About a month ago I was looking for some Narnia themed crafts to make my friend for her birthday, and stumbled around this forum by clicking a link about it. I forgot all about it as I was busy with school work but then while looking for a knitting pattern for lucy's cardigan I found it again. I looked at posts and after awhile I plucked up the courage to create an account! 

5. How old were you when you first read the Chronicles: I'm not 100% sure I think I was probably around 7 when I first read some of them (not sure which ones, I think probably Magicians Nephew, LWW and Prince Caspian), and then around 9 I read them all!

6. How many times have you read the Chronicles: Probably around 6 times! I like to read alot but usually find it hard to reread books but some of the narnia books I just keep rereading LOL.

7. Favorite of the Chronicles: I'm not completely sure as it changes quite alot! currently my favourite is the silver chair because I find the storyline and the characters really interesting.

8. Hobbies and/or interesting things about you: I like to bake, Knit and occasionally embroider (when im not completely swamped with school!). I also love to read, mainly fantasy books but i enjoy most genres. I also fence and do Tae Kwon do.

A hearty, warm Narnian welcome to you, @narniafan_101! So, are you currently in the middle of knitting Lucy's cardigan? We'd love to see a photo when it is complete.  

It sounds like you are very busy with school, but I'm glad you are still taking time to read and be creative!

Thanks! @jo 

Sadly I havent been able to find a pattern yet (Still on the look out!) But currently knitting a pair of "lantern waste mittens" From a pattern I found.

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

Jo, nice to meet you! 

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

Queen 

3. Family (single/married/kids):

Single 

4. Occupation: 

Studying

5. How you learned about NarniaWeb:

I first came to NarniaWeb a few months before Joe Johnston was announced as director of SC - a long time ago!! I think I was just googling and stumbled across the website as a kid, a pretty good find I think! 😉 

6. How old were you when you first read the Chronicles:

Ooh that’s a good question…maybe 7? But probably even younger than that - it’s hard because I grew up with the first Walden movie so I’m not sure whether the book or movie came first! 

7. How many times have you read the Chronicles:

oh gosh…some I’ve read more than others, at least 10 probably…

8. Favorite of the Chronicles:

Horse and His Boy, but I have a feeling it will switch to Silver Chair next time I reread 🙂 

9. Hobbies and/or interesting things about you:

Hmm, suddenly I can’t think of anything interesting about myself! But in terms of hobbies I love reading, theatre, and am a pretty universal film lover - I have a favourite movie in pretty much every genre of film 🙂 

@hiraeth welcome!

I like your choice of name; being half Welsh myself I know its meaning.

Welcome to Narniaweb, @hiraeth! There's lots to discuss about Narnia and related things.

So glad you are here on NarniaWeb, @hiraeth! I, too, love the meaning of your name. It reminds me somewhat of the German 'Sehnsucht' to which Lewis was so drawn. Not exactly the same meaning, but along a similar vein, it seems.

Re your interests/hobbies, we have a thread in the Spare Oom for each area you mentioned: books, theatre (that one is on the second page), and movies.  

Enjoy the discussions!

Thanks so much guys! Looking forward to lots of great discussions! 😊 

Also I’m glad you guys like my name! I’m not Welsh, but I found the word online and think it’s very beautiful and fitting for being a fan of Narnia 🙂 

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

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

3. Family (single/married/kids): Single adult, living with family because of medical things.

4. How you learned about NarniaWeb: I've been on TLC for ages as Lily of Archenland and y'all get mentioned sometimes in the chat.

5. How old were you when you first read the Chronicles: ...read independently, or do read-alouds count?

6. How many times have you read the Chronicles: I never kept count.

7. Favorite of the Chronicles: I think lately I've been on a bit of a Magician's Nephew kick.

8. Hobbies and/or interesting things about you: I draw and paint a lot, write (mostly poetry these days), and experiment with cooking. I read voraciously, especially fantasy, scifi, and children's lit. I'm the second child of four. I'm probably a bit ideologically weird by your standards these days, but no worries, I know how to avoid trigger topics! I have one pet, a beloved kitty named Lilah.