Introduce yourself

[Jon]

Hello...I had your mother!

[RolandStageDive]

You told me I was adopted!
:(

[Jon]

LOL

[alinda]

Welcome Locke!
I feel as if I already know you , youe DAD speaks very highly of you ;) It is a honor to meet you !! I hope that you stay and let us know you more. :couple:

[Chap]

:lol: Jon

Welcome Locke! great to see you here, hope you'll enjoy it :)

[Letti]

Locke! We heard so so much about you (and we are in love with your hair).
Welcome to the site. :rose:

[RolandStageDive]

Thanks everyone. Looks fun.

[Lily-sai]

Well, well. Somehow ended up here while purchasing the End-World Almanac from Amazon.. Looks just like a place for me to be in. =)

How did you discover the Dark Tower?

Thanks to a certain sai, who told me to read them just a few months ago. I can't believe what I've been missing out for all these 28 years!

Who is your favorite charcter?

Oy the Billy-bumbler. For animals have always been important for me, and I've got two sweet cats - one of them happens to resemble Oy a lot. I'm sure he'd talk, if he could. =) And Roland himself, of course. And Cuthbert Allgood. This person who recommended the DT series, is Cuthbert in flesh himself, so it's quite to guess why I like this person so much.

What is your favorite book?

Apart of DT series, Lord of the Rings.

How old are you?

I've been walking in this world for 28 years.

Where are you from?

From the land of legends and folklore (and quite unsmiling people =), Finland.

Do you have a nickname?

Mostly I'm called Lily, because my real name is causing a bit trouble among my English-speaking friends, so I adopted that nickname here, too.

Glad to meet you all! :)

[Jon]

WELCOME!!

[alinda]

Welcome Lily!

[AlishaRiley]

Hey, Locke! Welcome, it's as though you've been here all along. :P I'll say that we all have a very high opinion of you around here. :D (Not to mention the fact that your hair is quite possibly the greatest thing I'VE EVER SEEN...)

[Brice]

'lo. The name is Locke.

Some might remember me from an old Dark Tower site where I went under this same screen name. I was moderately active on there for a while, as was my father. Now he's been on here for a bit... so here I am.

I remember you. I was quiddityquest at that other site. Here (and everywhere else) I just use my real name now. It's good to see you.


...and who is your father, Locke? :unsure:

Edit: Oh hell, I thought your name sounded familiar...though i didn't know you were Jon's son at .net.


Welcome everyone! :grouphug:

[Jean]

welcome Munchausen!

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welcome wlackey2!

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welcome jinximoose!

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welcome Lily-sai!

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[Jean]

welcome Locke! the bear missed you!

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[mia/susannah]

Welcome Locke and Lily-sai. Nice to meet yous. Glad yous joined us!!!:rose:

[Matt]

Well, well. Somehow ended up here while purchasing the End-World Almanac from Amazon.. Looks just like a place for me to be in. =)

How did you discover the Dark Tower?

Thanks to a certain sai, who told me to read them just a few months ago. I can't believe what I've been missing out for all these 28 years!

Who is your favorite charcter?

Oy the Billy-bumbler. For animals have always been important for me, and I've got two sweet cats - one of them happens to resemble Oy a lot. I'm sure he'd talk, if he could. =) And Roland himself, of course. And Cuthbert Allgood. This person who recommended the DT series, is Cuthbert in flesh himself, so it's quite to guess why I like this person so much.

What is your favorite book?

Apart of DT series, Lord of the Rings.

How old are you?

I've been walking in this world for 28 years.

Where are you from?

From the land of legends and folklore (and quite unsmiling people =), Finland.

Do you have a nickname?

Mostly I'm called Lily, because my real name is causing a bit trouble among my English-speaking friends, so I adopted that nickname here, too.

Glad to meet you all! :)

Hey Lily, great to meet you. Welcome to the site.

[RolandStageDive]

Annoyingly large sig is being cut down now. Thanks for your welcomes everyone and welcome aboard Lily-sai

[Chap]

Welcome Lily-Sai!
great to see another one from the great Nordic countries :D We're growing in numbers!

[Lily-sai]

I say thankya, everyone, for the warm welcome! =)

P.S. Gee, there's other Nordic people here, what a joy! :)

[divemaster]

Hi! I just found this site a few days ago and I've really enjoyed perusing through a few of the threads, especially on collecting. I'll introduce myself a bit and then search for threads where I can discuss more of my interests annd such.

I'm real busy at work these days and won't have a chance to really jump in with both feet, so be patient.

Over the years I've made a hobby out of 2 book collections, one of which is Stephen King. I own all his books in hardback First Edition. Mostly just the trades, but a few S/L as well. I'm also trying to get all the collections in which King has original works. Still working on that.

I guess there is a thread somewhere to list out everything and compare with others' collections?

My first King book was The Stand, which I read around 1984, while a high school sophomore. Couldn't put it down and to this day it remains my all-time favorite book. I have read all King's books and collections up to Duma Key and the new story collection, both of which I hope to get to this summer.

I don't recall exactly how I got started into the collecting. I think I read Winter's Art of Darkness and became intrigued over the "Stephen King Phenomenon" and started searched first editions out. I must say that prior to the internet, it was more of a treasure hunt--going through used and antiquarian bookstores, looking for first editions. That's actually how I got a lot of the more common firsts (Cujo, Dead Zone, Christine, Skeleton Crew, etc.). I cry when I think what I paid for most of my collection, when now you can't hardly give these away on eBay!


How did you discover the Dark Tower? Don't really remember. I know that I saw DTII in shrinkwrap at a Waldenbooks and I knew to buy it immediately. I didn't come across III until it hit aftermarket and I paid too much for it from an antiquarian bookstore in St. Louis (anyone remember Amitin's bookstore downtown?). I've since bought most of my books via eBay and ABEbooks. I've been active bidding on some things these days. For example, just picked up copy this signed numbered copy (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=320349384024) of The Killer Inside Me (#179).

Who is your favorite charcter? Probably Roland.

What is your favorite book? Easy. Wizard & Glass. I'm a sucker for star-crossed lovers and tragic tales. Cried like a baby at this one, I did. The Wastelands is a close second. Love Blaine.

Oh, and just to get it out there, I'm one of those who **loved** the ending to the series. The only way it could have ended, IMO. Perfect. Certainly better than, oh, defeating the evil with child sex or something. LOL

How old are you? 40

Where are you from? Originally from Shreveport, Louisiana, but have lived quite a few places. Currently in Gainesville, Virginia, and I commute into DC for work.

do you have a nickname? My online handle everywhere is divemaster, or divemaster13.

So, there's me in a nutshell. I hope to find the right threads to discuss my book collecting.

[alinda]

Welcome to the site divemaster. When I first read Gainesville,
I got so excited, I am in Gainesville Florida, and thought what joy
to have a tower junkie so close! Ah well it's a fine post, and I am sure
that you'll be amazed at all the wonderful collections the fine folk in Calvin's
Corner have, and likewise, I am sure they will be a source of information, and
what have you, this place is wonderful, and the people even more so.
I hope that you stick around , and let us come to know more about you. :D

[Jon]

WELCOME!

[Jean]

welcome divemaster!

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[Sai Sam]

How did you discover the Dark Tower? by chance...

Who is your favorite charcter? Roland...maybe Oy!

What is your favorite book? Wizards & Glass

How old are you? 35

Where are you from? Texas

do you have a nickname? ...

[alinda]

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Welcome Sai Sam !

[Matt]

Hey Divemaster, welcome to the site. I loved the intro, reading that kind of fan stuff makes this all worth while.

Also welcome to you Sai Sam--great to meet you.

[otherworlds]

Im Ruth, from London.
My mum got me into the series, and im so glad that she did!
I wish that i dont know how it ends, so that i can read it all again and it can once again be a mystery :)
My favourite character is probably Cuthbert, or Jake.
I have never met anyone else that has read the series, and no one seems keen to read it! I will try to persuade them :)

[Matt]

Hey otherworlds!

Welcome to the site, great screen name. You will certainly find all things King and plenty of people to talk about it here.

[Chap]

Welcome divemaster, sai sam and otherworlds!

Divemaster: we seem to share the same view on favorite book/character and the ending :rock:

Otherworlds: I have problems getting people to read them as well! Have no idea why :/

[Jean]

welcome Sai Sam!

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welcome otherworlds!

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[alinda]

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Welcome otherworlds!

[dotKay]

I have never met anyone else that has read the series, and no one seems keen to read it! I will try to persuade them :)

I never met anyone who read it either...
The thing is that i'm reading it in english, so it is even more difficult for me to persuade my friends :P

[alinda]

We have each other now tho' how wonderful!:grouphug:

[mia/susannah]

Welcome Divemaster, Sai Sam and otherworlds. :huglove:

[alinda]

*looks around for a newbie*

[Slash281]

Found this place while looking for other Tower junkies to talk with. No one I know personally has ever read these.

After reading through these King has become my new favorite writer, and I'm currently now working my way through his other material.

How did you discover the Dark Tower?

At my school library I found a copy of Christine, and checked it out remembering watching the movie a short while before. I liked it a lot, so I went on the Internet checking for peoples opinions on what was King's best book. The answer from most people being (you guessed it) The Dark Tower.

Who is your favorite character?

I really couldn't tell you, I loved all the characters. I actually came really close to tears in the 7th book. But I think I'd have to say Eddie. If you put a gun to my head. Otherwise I wouldn't say anything. :P

What is your favorite book?

DOTT

How old are you?

I'm probably the youngest person here, just 12.

Where are you from?

Miami, FL

I'm not really ever busy so I'll be on the forums alot, and I hope I can get along with all you guys here the forum.

[obscurejude]

Hey Slash. Welcome to the site. I must say that your grammar is really impressive for a 12 year old. I look forward to reading your thoughts. :)

[Jon]

Welcome all!

[Letti]

:rose: Welcome new friends. :rose:

[Jean]

welcome Slash281!

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[Brice]

Welcome Slash! Yes, I believe you are our youngest member. And as Jayson said your grammar is impressive for one so young.

[obscurejude]

Welcome Slash! Yes, I believe you are our youngest member. And as Jayson said your grammar is impressive for one so young.

I said that. :rolleyes: For someone in their late 30's, your word displacement is shocking- even for early onset altzheimer's. :P :couple:

[Jean]

bears don't know why anybody's grammar should be bad at 12

bears understand twelve as the age of responsibility and first stage of maturity (each of The Losers was eleven, remember?)

bears hope to see a lot of Slash around!

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[obscurejude]

bears don't know why anybody's grammar should be bad at 12

bears understand twelve as the age of responsibility and first stage of maturity (each of The Losers was eleven, remember?)

bears hope to see a lot of Slash around!

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Its an American thing, unfortunately. Anyways, Slash is impressive. I really enjoyed several discussions with him tonight.

[Brice]

Welcome Slash! Yes, I believe you are our youngest member. And as Jayson said your grammar is impressive for one so young.

I said that. :rolleyes: For someone in their late 30's, your word displacement is shocking- even for early onset altzheimer's. :P :couple:


<_<

At least I know how to spell Alzheimer's, bitch. :P :couple:

[obscurejude]

Touche. :rofl:

[Brice]

;)

[jonbocop]

How did you discover the Dark Tower? I got The Gunslinger as a gift and it sat on a shelf for 5 years. I started reading it during jury duty because I was rushed to find something before I left the house.

Who is your favorite charcter? Roland, I like action heroes who don't have a lot to say...but when they do it's pretty rad. Roland kinda hits that for me.

What is your favorite book? Wizard & Glass

How old are you? 27

Where are you from? Las Vegas

do you have a nickname? Jonbocop

[divemaster]

Another Wizard & Glass fan!

Exxxxxcelllllent.

[jonbocop]

I just read the Comic Book version of it (Wizard and Glass). All the art is really great. I hope someone makes that into a movie!

[Jean]

welcome jonbocop!

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[Jon]

Welcome!!

[ScottRiley]

Hey guys!

Just wanna say that this site is amazing and the members and staff seem awesome as hell, a real gem of a site, so thanks for that!

Well, introduction....I'm Scott, in case you missed it, I'm from Liverpool UK, I love all things guitar and music, have been playing guitar for around 6 years and writing music for 8, I'm never gonna grow out of video games, old school RPGs are my favourites and I love tattoos, before you ask I DO plan on getting a DT one :P

I won't bore you with much more, I look forward to getting settled in and enjoying this place even more! :rock:

[Jean]

welcome ScottRiley!

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[sarajean]

welcome, scott!

[ScottRiley]

Thanks guys.

Oh, I will add, I'm AlishaRiley's brother, seems we both have the same level of originality when it comes to choosing a screen name :orely:

[obscurejude]

Cool Scott. :thumbsup: Alisha is well loved in these parts and I was starting to put 2 and 2 together.

[ScottRiley]

Awesome, she's the one that told me about this place a while back and I've only just got down to signing up, really cool community, she was right! I admin on a guitar forum a lot like this, where everyone can just be friends and enjoy themselves, kudos to you all!

[Patrick]

Welcome to Alisha's brother, Jon's son, and all of our other newest members. Glad to have you here!

[Brice]

Hey Scott! It's good to have you here. :)

[Matt]

Hey Scott and jonbocop--it's great to meet both of you guys.

Enjoy the site. :rock:

[BLAINEthePAIN]

How did you discover the Dark Tower?
Through my BoyFriend. I wanted him to read one of my favorite books but he wouldn't unless I read the gunslinger. We fought about it for a month because I hate Stephen King's Writing (No offense) and finally I said "Alright gimme the damn book" and I read it and I'm glad I did!

Who is your favorite character?
Blaine, Jake, Roland. I use to like Eddie but then he got annoying.

What is your favorite book?
The First one, and Drawing of the Three

How old are you?
18

Where are you from?
New Jersey

do you have a nickname?
Nah,

[mia/susannah]

Welcome to the site you guys!!!! jonbocop, scottriley and blainethepain. http://www.websmileys.com/sm/happy/044.gif

[Jill]

How did you discover the Dark Tower?
A long time SK fan, I read the first book in the 80's when I was in high school.

Who is your favorite charcter?
Oooh... I really am attached to a lot of them. Roland would have to be my favorite, though.

What is your favorite book?
I'm only just now getting ready to listen to the 7th book. So far, my favorite is Song of Susannah / Dark Tower VI

How old are you?
29 for the past decade +

Where are you from?
Spotsylvania, VA

do you have a nickname?
My nickname is my real middle name (always gone by it) -- Jill.

[mia/susannah]

Welome Jill. Glad to have you here with us!
:rock:

[Matt]

Hey Jill and Blaine...wonderful to meet you both.

Welcome to the path of the beam. :rock:

[AlishaRiley]

Welcome to the site, guys. :couple:
Especially you, Riles. :)

[misterman]

Hey folks, my name is Jay, I live in Bangor, and have been an ardent admirer of King's stuff since I was a teen. I enjoy photography and tend to favor Historical shots of the Bangor area as well as sites that King references in his books.
-Stuff you wouldn't see while on a Bus tour or if you were not very familiar with the area.

When guests come, the first thing they want to see is Steve's House, but there are far more interesting sites to be seen. Each book that references "Derry" or "Castle rock" and many that do not, (may still have locations that are specific to Bangor or the area)

Imagine reading "IT" while you live just off State St. Hill and you have a sewer drain just outside your house. One can't help but get a little skeeved out by that darned storm DRAIN!

There are locations described that are drawn from a more imaginative place, like "The Barrens" but if you follow the Kenduskeag stream up a ways, it broadens out to what is obviously the place described in the book, -sewer pipes and all.

I could list a dozen "Derry" places that are not on any Tour guide but -do- exist.
-But this is stuff that would only be interesting to the most ardent and avid of King readers.

A few places that always tug at my mind are; 'the curve across from Mt Hope cemetery, where the taxi slid off the road in "Dead Zone" I can't drive by there without the hair standing up on my neck. (Also) When Johnny's physical therapist's House catches on fire, -that house is basically the house that Tabitha grew up in, it's on Academy Hill in Old Town. These tie-ins, sometimes definitive, sometimes imaginative, always put an extra interesting twist on the tales. -Like the little Pet Cemetery behind a row of houses in Orrington. -And the massive OrringCo trucks that bomb through at break neck speeds alllll true! I find myself scanning the right side of the road -to catch a glimpse of Fred Gwynne sitting on his front porch LOL!

If you have a location in 'Derry', 'Castle Rock' or in Maine that intrigues you, and you would like to see what it "looks like" just send me the relevant descriptive text from the paragraph that describes the area, and I would be glad to go out and snaps some 'fotergraffs"

I will start off with a "then Vs now"

I am aware that a local photographer took pictures of many of theses places and made a 'coffee table' book, -but I always thought I could do better.

Then
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Screen cap from "Graveyard Shift"

Now
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2008


-Jay

[Matt]

Great intro misterman, wonderful to meet you.

[BrianDeschain]

How did you discover the Dark Tower?
Well, as a Stephen King fan, references to DT are pretty much unavoidable. I only started reading them when I found out they were published in matching covers here (yes, I'm that anally retentive sometimes :))

Who is your favorite character?
Roland, of course, you can't not like him. But the rest of the Ka-Tet are amazing characters as well. Very difficult to choose, so I'm not going to.

What is your favorite book?
Wizards and Glass. Probably regarded as the best of the entire series by others too.

How old are you?
I'm twenty. Turning 21 in just a month.

Where are you from?
The Netherlands. I just switched to reading novels in English that were written that way. I got bothered by some of the translating done, and I decided to switch over. It actually wasn't that hard.

do you have a nickname?
None that I know of. I also don't know if that's a good thing or not :P.

[TheeNinja]

Welcome all.

[turtlex]

Welcome to all the new members! So great to see some family joining up as well !

[Darkthoughts]

I'd like to welcome Hihosilver, who hasn't posted on the board yet - but pm-ed to let me know he'd joined.

It's really cool because he's some random (cute :D ) guy I met in the pub last night and ranted at to join the site because his Dad named him Gage after Pet Sematary :rock: Y'know, how often do people you meet when you've had a few beers remember this kinda shit?...I'm stoked :D

Make sure you post Gage!!! :couple:

[Whidden]

If you have a location in 'Derry', 'Castle Rock' or in Maine that intrigues you, and you would like to see what it "looks like" just send me the relevant descriptive text from the paragraph that describes the area, and I would be glad to go out and snaps some 'fotergraffs"


-Jay


Hey, I wouldn't mind seeing the Barrens you speak of, see if they are anything like what I imagine them to be. Probably not, ha ha.

Maybe start a new thread for requests I guess.

Also, I can't remember the name of it, Dark Scour Lake maybe?, the one Cara Laughs was on, if that's real or based on a real lake, that would be a neato picture.

Thanks and http://bestsmileys.com/welcome/18.gif



---Whidden

[Darkthoughts]

Dark Score ;) I'm giving you the cigar anyway :D

[Whidden]

Dark Score ;) I'm giving you the cigar anyway :D

Score makes more sense, Scour is like a scour pad to wash dishes.

:doh:

[Darkthoughts]

Well...maybe the lake was...really dirty? :lol:

Just humour me...I'm drunk :P

[Whidden]

Well...maybe the lake was...really dirty? :lol:

Just humour me...I'm drunk :P

A fellow drinker!!!

Good deal.

And I like it as cheap as it gets: Kentucky Deluxe (whiskey), Pine and Post (wine) and Hurricane (beer). You can get a tall boy Hurricane for 79 cents.

:thumbsup:

[Darkthoughts]

Red wine tonight...just cuz they had a deal on at the shop...plus I drank my beer quota last night,. i can't do hair of the dog!

[Matt]

Welcome to Gage.

That's a great story Lisa. Glad you got him to join up.

[Jean]

welcome BLAINEthePAIN!

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welcome Jill!

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welcome misterman!

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welcome BrianDeschain!

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[Chap]

Welcome Alisha's brother and everyone else! :D
Sorry for not mentioning names, the list just grew so rapidly I couldn't keep up. :rose:

[misterman]

Hey, I wouldn't mind seeing the Barrens you speak of, see if they are anything like what I imagine them to be. Probably not, ha ha.

Maybe start a new thread for requests I guess.

Also, I can't remember the name of it, Dark Scour Lake maybe?, the one Cara Laughs was on, if that's real or based on a real lake, that would be a neato picture.

Thanks and http://bestsmileys.com/welcome/18.gif



---Whidden

Done Whidden, I went down to the Barrens today and snapped some fottergraffs ;>

I'll bet it looks more like you thought, -than you thought (it would)!

Definitely a creepy place.

http://picasaweb.google.com/kayf0839/EnterTheBarrens?authkey=Gv1sRgCIvU4fT8sazYIA&feat=directlink

As for the lake, I think it may in reality be "Pushaw" if so, I can get pics, I would need to see the relevant text that describes the location.

[alinda]

Welcome
Jill, Misterman, and BrianDeschain!:grouphug:

[ScottRiley]

Misterman, welcome and thanks a lot for the photos they're GREAT!

Those Barrens really are creepy :panic:

Thanks too for the welcome gang :D

[TheeNinja]

Welcome to Jill, Misterman, and BrianDeschain. Welcome to the path of the Beam.

[Jon]

WELCOME!!!

[Darkthoughts]

Misterman - thanks for the photos, they are fantastic!

[mia/susannah]

Welcome to the site. Nice to meet you

[alinda]

:grouphug:We have the best site any where!! :grouphug:

[oo (Lefty)]

Whats up been gone for a while how is everybody!!!?:orely:

[Matt]

Doing well lefty, welcome back.

[mia/susannah]

Whats up been gone for a while how is everybody!!!?:orely:

glad to see you back!!

[boogerb53]

How did you discover the Dark Tower? From Matt at the SKMB

Who is your favorite charcter? Jack Sawyer

What is your favorite book? Talisman

How old are you? 47

Where are you from? Central Arkansas-20 min above Little Rock

do you have a nickname? Dee

[DoctorDodge]

Welcome to the board, boogerb53! Trust me, you're gonna love it here: out of all the message boards i've been on, this one is the nicest by far!

[AlishaRiley]

Hi, Dee. :)

[Matt]

How did you discover the Dark Tower? From Matt at the SKMB

Who is your favorite charcter? Jack Sawyer

What is your favorite book? Talisman

How old are you? 47

Where are you from? Central Arkansas-20 min above Little Rock

do you have a nickname? Dee

Hey Dee, glad you decided to stop by. I must say, I had no idea you discovered The Dark Tower from me. :blush:

It's cool.

Welcome to the site, hope you like it.

[Jon]

Welcome!

[Jean]

welcome boogerb53!

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[Priest]

Hello everybody,
its up to me to say hello and my best wishes to everybody
here in this forum !!

Im reading here quite some time , and now i just thought why not get into it
and start writing your opinion also ;)


How did you discover the Dark Tower?
a friend of mine just gave it to me "read , read slow and carfull , and if you do not like
the first one - keep on reading you will understand as soon as the time has come"

Who is your favorite charcter?
Unsure , i think Roland for the main chars , but infact Cort was the one who
made the best image of himself in my mind (sorry for this terrible english - i hope you know what im talking about... ;)

What is your favorite book?
Susanna

How old are you?
28

Where are you from?
Vienna , AT

do you have a nickname?
Most call me Priest ... long story has to be tolad when the time is come to tell ;)


cheers - have a good time !!

[turtlex]

Welcome, Priest ! Glad you decided to join us!

[Jean]

welcome Priest!

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[spirou]

How did you discover the Dark Tower?
When i was 15 my best friend gave me The Shining and since then i've been reading every King book i can find.So 4 years ago i discovered The Dark Tower Series and read the first 5,then i had to wait (a year) for the last 2 to be published in greek.:(

Who is your favorite character?
Oy.And Eddie

What is your favorite book?
Wizard and glass

How old are you?
just turned 25(yesterday)

Where are you from?
Kalivia,Greece

do you have a nickname?
spirou

[turtlex]

Happy Birthday, spirou and welcome to the site!

[Matt]

Welcome Priest and spirou!

Hope you guys enjoy the site.

[spirou]

Thank you guys!

[alinda]

Welcome Priest!

Welcome Spriou!

[mia/susannah]

Welcome everyone, So good that you joined us!!!:huglove:

[Jon]

WELCOME!!

[Jean]

welcome spirou!

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[Bethany]

hi! i'm bethany.
:wtf:

[fernandito]

Don't I know you from somewherez?

[Bethany]

no waiz.
i'm new to this here internet stuff.

[Matt]

Hey Bethany. :couple:

Nice to see you.

[Brice]

BETHANY!!!!!! :huglove:

[cruelanais]

The third book of the Dark Tower was the first grown-up book I read when I was 12... I read it to perish my deamons which kept me awake at nights... I've come across the forum while browsing for my gunslinger tattoo :) and I loved it instantly! Normally, I'm not a forum person...

I've been in love with Roland forever... he's been with me day and night since our first encounter...

The Dark Tower (1st book)

26...

Izmir, Turkey

apart from cruelanais; frozenapple and Akasha...

(:

[AlishaRiley]

Hey, Cruelanais!
A very warm welcome to you, my dear. :couple:

[Matt]

The third book of the Dark Tower was the first grown-up book I read when I was 12... I read it to perish my deamons which kept me awake at nights... I've come across the forum while browsing for my gunslinger tattoo :) and I loved it instantly! Normally, I'm not a forum person...

I've been in love with Roland forever... he's been with me day and night since our first encounter...

The Dark Tower (1st book)

26...

Izmir, Turkey

apart from cruelanais; frozenapple and Akasha...

(:


Great to meet you my friend, welcome to the path of the beam.

[Jean]

welcome cruelanais!

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[Jean]

hi! i'm bethany.
:wtf:
Bethany!!!

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[alinda]

welcome cruelanais!
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OMG! Hi Bethany:huglove: Welcome home dear! We've all missed you so!

[Jon]

Welcome!!!

[boogerb53]

Thanks for the welcome guys!:drool: I feel so loved! What a nice place! Yeah, Matt. I think you are one of the coolest people on the SKMB!

Dee

[alinda]

Hi Dee, welcome to ya, we pretty much think he's the best here too! :wtf:

[Matt]

:blush:

You guys! If my back wasn't so hurt, I would do a little jig.

Great to have you here boog

[Myt1]

How did you discover the Dark Tower?

I think The Gunslinger was in a bag of novels my aunt gave me when I was around 14 or so.

Who is your favorite charcter?

Tough one. Jake, probably.

What is your favorite book?

In the series, Wizard and Glass.

How old are you?

30

Where are you from?

South Boston, MA: the Irish Riviera.

do you have a nickname?

My screenname is a bumperstumperized version of it. Mighty One, or Mighty, or El Mighterino, if you're not into the whole brevity thing. 8)

[Matt]

Hey Myt1--great to meet you, welcome to the site.

[Josieweirdo]

How did you discover the Dark Tower?
I didn't as much as discover The Dark Tower as I'd already read quite a lot of Stephen King books and I wanted to read the series sometime. I tried twice to read The Gunslinger, the first time I didn't get very far. The second time I finished it and continued with the second one which I personally found much more enjoyable. And then it went on from there.

Who is your favorite character?
Callahan, even if he's only in there for a while. I've liked him ever since since I read Salem's Lot years ago, so that was also incentive to read the series. I also do like Cuthbert.

What is your favorite book?
That'll likely be the second one.

How old are you?
18 years old.

Where are you from?
Denmark. That one odd country where people speak danish and are danes. I've stopped counting the times I've been called a "Denmarkian", I really have ^^;

Do you have a nickname?
Yeah, my name's Josephine so I usually go by Josie or Jo.

So, why did you join the forum?
I felt this should be answered because it says something about me and it might amuse some people just a tiny bit. I've known this was here and I've had it in my bookmarks, but I haven't checked in very often as a guest. Just today I looked a bit more around the forum and saw the mention of a possible con in London. Combine that with being a Dark Tower fan in general and the fact there's a requirement for being able to buy the bracelets... I have a problem with resisting shiny stuff, it's all very sad :P

[AlishaRiley]

:lol: Welcome, Josie! :couple:

[Matt]

So, why did you join the forum?
I felt this should be answered because it says something about me and it might amuse some people just a tiny bit. I've known this was here and I've had it in my bookmarks, but I haven't checked in very often as a guest. Just today I looked a bit more around the forum and saw the mention of a possible con in London. Combine that with being a Dark Tower (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?t=1281) fan in general and the fact there's a requirement for being able to buy the bracelets... I have a problem with resisting shiny stuff, it's all very sad :P

Great answer :lol:

I think you'll fit in quite well and we hope to see you around as much as possible.

[Josieweirdo]

:lol: Welcome, Josie! :couple:

Thank you :3



Great answer :lol:

I think you'll fit in quite well and we hope to see you around as much as possible.

Heh, I'm glad that the extra question was not 'in vain'. And thanks, I hope I'll have fun around here :)

[Lily-sai]

I have a problem with resisting shiny stuff, it's all very sad :P

Phew, I'm not the only magpie here :p It's very easy to distract me with shiny stuff. Welcome, Josie, and glad to have more Nordic people here! We simply rock :)

Psst. I'm in fact going to Denmark this Friday! (yes, I'm going to repeat it all over here, I'm way too hyped about it!)

[Josieweirdo]

Magpies uni--- ooooh, shiny~

Thanks for the welcome and it's nice to see another from the north. I hope you'll have lots of fun in Denmark :)

[Chap]

Welcome Josie!
So many scandinavians here now, we can soon take over! :dance:

[mikatile]

How did you discover the Dark Tower? I've been aware of the series for ages, but I didnt want to start till I knew it would be finished.

Who is your favorite charcter? Roland,(of course)

What is your favorite book? Im half way through The Wizard and Glass, so i'll reserve judgement till im finished, they are epic so far.

How old are you? 42

Where are you from? Durham, England.

do you have a nickname? Many.:shoot::shoot:

[alinda]

Welcome!

Myt1:D
Josie!:rose:

mikatile:D

[Jon]

How did you discover the Dark Tower?

I think The Gunslinger was in a bag of novels my aunt gave me when I was around 14 or so.

Who is your favorite charcter?

Tough one. Jake, probably.

What is your favorite book?

In the series, Wizard and Glass.

How old are you?

30

Where are you from?

South Boston, MA: the Irish Riviera.

do you have a nickname?

My screenname is a bumperstumperized version of it. Mighty One, or Mighty, or El Mighterino, if you're not into the whole brevity thing. 8)


Is this Walter's mighty friend from DT.net?




Welcome to you both!!

[Jean]

Myt1!!!!!!!!!! At last!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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[Jean]

welcome Josieweirdo!

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welcome mikatile!

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[alinda]

Myt1!!!!!!!!!! At last!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Oh yeah, I remember now....it's so good to see you MYT1:rock:

[Matt]

How did you discover the Dark Tower? I've been aware of the series for ages, but I didnt want to start till I knew it would be finished.

Who is your favorite charcter? Roland,(of course)

What is your favorite book? Im half way through The Wizard and Glass, so i'll reserve judgement till im finished, they are epic so far.

How old are you? 42

Where are you from? Durham, England.

do you have a nickname? Many.:shoot::shoot:

Welcome to the site mikatile, its great to meet you.

[Frido]

How did you discover the Dark Tower?
I was browsing books in an antique store, in search of more S.K. books when I stumbled upon the DT series (the first three) and was hooked. Then I had to wait (for an eternity it seemed, and felt) when King finally released the "Wizard and Glass" and so on. So I have always been a King fan. Now more so.

Who is your favorite charcter?
Roland of course! There's nothing to debate.

What is your favorite book?
Hmm.. They're all good! But the first three have a special place in my heart, so I'll say that's these ones..

How old are you?
32. And if Ka wills it, I'll get older.
Where are you from?
My mother's womb :excited: Well - Copenhagen in Denmark.

do you have a nickname?
Yes, that one I'm currently registered with.

[Mad Man]

Welcome Frido :rock:

[Lily-sai]

Welcome, my sai. You better stay active here or else..! ;)
(aren't we a sad couple? writing here, side by side? :lol:)

[Matt]

I think it's really cute. I need to get Dora a laptop so she can visit more often.

[The Disc Of The Calla]

How did you discover the Dark Tower?
I feel madly in love with The Stand. Loved Flagg & the story. My older brother bent my ear for months about the dark tower books until I eventually bought The Gunslinger. The rest is history.

Who is your favorite charcter?
Eddie. Loved him from the moment I saw him in my minds eye.

What is your favorite book?
Toughie but I would have to say Wolves Of The Calla just over Wizard And Glass.

How old are you?
24

Where are you from?
London, England.

do you have a nickname?
Not really.

Thanks.
Look forward to posting on here.
Carl

[Matt]

Hey Carl--it's great to meet you.

Welcome to the site.

[AlishaRiley]

Welcome, my sai. You better stay active here or else..! ;)
(aren't we a sad couple? writing here, side by side? :lol:)

Not sad! CUTE! It reminds me of me and my girl. :wub:

Hey, Frido, it's lovely to finally meet you!

Welcome to you, also, Carl! :couple:

[The Disc Of The Calla]

Thanks folks.

There is much to look at here! :panic:

[Blazeburnside]

My name is Raymundo Flores

I live in Hayward, California

I discovered the dt series by going to the library and checking out stephen King books. I thought that Stephen King only wrote about stupid investingative books that are a lot like CSI, but when I saw the gunslinger, I was immediately interested because I used to always think that King's books were corny.

I am 15 turning 16 on June 9th 2009

My favorite dt book, so far, is the wastelands, because I just love the idea of a crazy train. I always think of Ozzie Osborne's song Crazy Train when I read that part in the wastelands.

My favorite Character is Roland of Gilead, because it's all of his experiences. He's experienced every type of person. Junkies, Whores, western people, you name it, he's experienced it.

[obscurejude]

Welcome Blaze. :)

[Jon]

Welcome folks!!

[The Lady of Shadows]

to all the new folken i haven't said hello to

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[Jean]

welcome Frido!

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welcome The Disc Of The Calla!

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welcome Blazeburnside!

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[PaganAngel]

How did you discover the dark tower?
I got my friend into SK and he just found the gunslinger and told me i HAD to read it!

What is your favorite character?
This is really hard! I love roland so much..but the man in black is so cool..and i love jake!

What is your favorite book?
This is also so hard! at a push its got to be between the drawing of the three and wizard and glass

How old are you?
im 23

Where you from?
North east of england

Do you have a nickname?
Not really..well none that i know of!!!

Im new to this site too..so hi to all you other dark tower nuts!! :grouphug:

[AlishaRiley]

Welcome to the site, Angel! :couple:

[Josieweirdo]

Thanks to everyone who have greeted me since I last posted and welcome to all the new residents of the forum, I hope you'll have a great time! :3

[Mad Man]

Welcome Pagan :huglove:

[misterman]

To all the new members of the Forum! Welcome!

I wasn't sure to get ya, so here's a bat! hope you likee!

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[Matt]

My name is Raymundo Flores

I live in Hayward, California

I discovered the dt series by going to the library and checking out stephen King books. I thought that Stephen King only wrote about stupid investingative books that are a lot like CSI, but when I saw the gunslinger, I was immediately interested because I used to always think that King's books were corny.

I am 15 turning 16 on June 9th 2009

My favorite dt book, so far, is the wastelands, because I just love the idea of a crazy train. I always think of Ozzie Osborne's song Crazy Train when I read that part in the wastelands.

My favorite Character is Roland of Gilead, because it's all of his experiences. He's experienced every type of person. Junkies, Whores, western people, you name it, he's experienced it.


How did you discover the dark tower?
I got my friend into SK and he just found the gunslinger and told me i HAD to read it!

What is your favorite character?
This is really hard! I love roland so much..but the man in black is so cool..and i love jake!

What is your favorite book?
This is also so hard! at a push its got to be between the drawing of the three and wizard and glass

How old are you?
im 23

Where you from?
North east of england

Do you have a nickname?
Not really..well none that i know of!!!

Im new to this site too..so hi to all you other dark tower nuts!! :grouphug:

Welcome to the path of the beam you two. I hope you enjoy the site.

[Julzy]

How did you discover the Dark Tower?
I discovered the books in the library one day when I had to do an extra assignment for english. I came across the site though as I was looking for cowboy reference pictures for art :3

Who is your favorite character?
Roland, and Jake. <3 and Oy, can't forget him n_n

What is your favorite book?
Umm. I like the first through fifth? I didn't really like the sixth and especially not the end of the seventh T___T

How old are you?
Almost twentyone actually o:

Where are you from?
Canada 8D

do you have a nickname?
Um. Everyone calls me Julzy, Julz, Julzie. You get the point. Some call me Spike. Kairi. -shrug-


Annnyway. I'm new. I'm here 8D I hope that we can be friends, and yeah n.n I suck at introductions.[/B]

[Mad Man]

Welcome to the site Spike :P

"Roland, and Jake. <3 and Oy, can't forget him n_n" perfect answer :huglove:

[Jean]

welcome PaganAngel!

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welcome Julzy!

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[candy]

welcome one and all -
its good to meet you all:rose:

[hankhill11]

Holy Crap this us a huge thread!

How did you discover the Dark Tower?
A friend loaned me the gunslinger, and i was hooked.

Who is your favorite character?
thats impossible! Oy is cool, Roland, Gasher? so many well made characters...

What is your favorite book?
I like Wizard and Glass a lot

How old are you?
Almost twentyone actually o:

Where are you from?
28

do you have a nickname?
not so much.


I've read the books once, then listened to the books on tape (mp3 actually) and going through the audio for the 2nd time.

[AlishaRiley]

Welcome Hank. :couple:
Make yourself comfortable, and stick around!

[BROWNINGS CHILDE]

Howdy newcomers, make yourself at home!

[Matt]

Hey Julzy and hank, welcome to the site.

Great to meet you both. :clap:

[dotKay]

Welcome Guys!! ^^

[RobTheMosquito]

Hi all!

I'm Nick. I'm working for an helicopter manufacturer. I am French and please apologize me for my english.

Now to answer the basic questions!

* How did you discover the Dark Tower?
By mistake! I bought the "The Dark Tower V: Wolves of the Calla" and I do not really know why (someone would say it's the ka...).
I just followed it. Then I said to myself. It's a pity to begin by this one, let's buy the 1st one.
And I didn't stop reading except to read Salem's Lot between "Wizard and Glass" and "Wolves of the Calla".
Again I don't know why. But it allowed me to know Father Callahan and his history. And this even before I knew he would become a new and main character of "Wolves of the Calla".

* Who is your favorite charcter?
Roland even though it's hard to choose his is the dinh.

* What is your favorite book?
The Dark Tower and inside The Dark Tower series hum, let me finish the VII and maybe I will know the answer.
At the moment I did appreciate a bit more "Song of Susannah" but all are good ("book"-tet? xD)

* How old are you?
I'm 29 and soon 30 unfortunately but we are in the key world right? one way time? or aren't we? :)

* Where are you from?
I'm from France, well near Marseille (no lobstrosities over here fortunately).

* do you have a nickname?
For Internet sometimes I used Rob The Mosquito. I like it. I keep it.

If you want to know more, just contact me! Thank you.

[AlishaRiley]

Hey, Rob! :couple:
Welcome to our home. ;)
Enjoy yourself, man, and be sure to stick around. :rose:

[Mordred Deschain]

*stalking Alisha* :ninja:


.....sssshhhhhh.....

[AlishaRiley]

:lol:

I'm loving it...

[neo_trinity]

Hi there,
I have been collecting Stephen's works for about 10 years now. The first book I read was The Stand in a used paperback movie tie-in edition and I loved it. Still have it and have added quite a few books to my collection since then. Just discovered this website yesterday and was happy to see a few people that an old friend of mine, Atsuko, used to purchase from several years ago. She spoke highly of them and I know they were good to her. Hello Carlosdetweiller, and Hutch in particular. Read a lot of posts asking questions about rare items that I might be able to answer. Hope to get to know you all soon.
Cheers.

[alinda]

Hello neo trinity, great to meet you!
I am sure that you will love it here. :D

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[Jean]

welcome hankhill11!

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welcome RobTheMosquito!

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welcome neo_trinity!

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[Matt]

Hey Rob and neo--welcome to the site.

I hope you like it and decide to stick around.

[Myt1]

Is this Walter's mighty friend from DT.net?


Aye, Dim One, so it is. Thanks for the email the other day. I was hoping to announce my presence with authority a la Nuke LaLoosh, but your pending riddles are difficult. :orely:

Jean, thanks for the warm welcome and the PM. Alinda and Matt, thank you as well.

[SAMSARA]

Hi! I'm SAMSARA. I'm a 17-year-old student from Midwest US.

I just started getting into Stephen King, thanks to a friend of mine; I began with The Gunslinger and was hooked from the onset. Now I'm on The Waste Lands.

[Jon]

Welcome!!! and keep reading!

[Jon]

Is this Walter's mighty friend from DT.net?


Aye, Dim One, so it is. Thanks for the email the other day. I was hoping to announce my presence with authority a la Nuke LaLoosh, but your pending riddles are difficult. :orely:

Jean, thanks for the warm welcome and the PM. Alinda and Matt, thank you as well.


Post one of your own then. Great to see you!

[Matt]

Hi! I'm SAMSARA. I'm a 17-year-old student from Midwest US.

I just started getting into Stephen King, thanks to a friend of mine; I began with The Gunslinger and was hooked from the onset. Now I'm on The Waste Lands.

Welcome to the site SAMSARA--great to meet you.

[RobTheMosquito]

Hi all,

Thanks for your welcome messages. Cheers to AlishaRiley, Matt and Jean (nice beards btw).

Welcome also Neo Trinity & Samsara!

Matt I'll do my best to "stick around" :D
But forgive me if I don't answer immediately :)


Rob

[Jon]

Welcome!

[alinda]

Welcome Samsara and Michaël to the site! :D

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[Matt]

I really LOVE this website, it has one of the best overviews of King collectibles I've come across, great collection threads, and great threads on the DT series and SK in general. But what I like the best is the friendly, warm, and welcoming atmosphere of these boards. Well done!

Wow! Thanks so much for saying that. I always believe we have that stuff going for us but it's nice to get confirmation.

Welcome to the site, I hope you continue to enjoy it. We love it here. :grouphug:

[LeadDealer]

Hi! I'm Patrick, of New York. Currently reading the 7th book. I actually just started reading King about a year ago, beginning with The Stand, but already he's among my favorite authors. And the Dark Tower books are definitely my favorites, possibly my favorite books of all time.

Anyway, hi!

[Deschain]

How did you discover the Dark Tower?
Ummm... My Friend who tends never to lead me astray when it comes to books told me to read it and needless to say I did.

Who is your favorite character?
Roland, as many people before me have said he is a fantastic character and due to King's brilliant mind he is quite possibly the best character in any book I've read. I'm also gonna say Cort, because of the way he does things and his apparent amazing skill at riddling (the ability to think sideways eludes me).

What is your favorite book?
Ummm.. Truthfully I haven't finished then all yet but I believe that Wizard and Glass would be my favorite

How old are you?
17

Where are you from?
Perth, WA

do you have a nickname?
Tree

[LeadDealer]

How did you discover the Dark Tower?

I read The Stand, and then I was looking for other King books...and found The Gunslinger. Instantly, I was smitten.

Who is your favorite character?

Cuthbert, and Eddie. Sarcastic gunslingers with weird senses of humor win, haha.

What is your favorite book?

Wolves of the Calla

How old are you?

19

Where are you from?
New York, New York.

do you have a nickname?

Nope not really.

[Lily-sai]

How did you discover the Dark Tower?

I read The Stand, and then I was looking for other King books...and found The Gunslinger. Instantly, I was smitten.

Who is your favorite character?

Cuthbert, and Eddie. Sarcastic gunslingers with weird senses of humor win, haha.

What is your favorite book?

Wolves of the Calla

How old are you?

19

Where are you from?
New York, New York.

do you have a nickname?

Nope not really.

NINETEEN! Just the right age, just the right.. :evil: And you're also from New York. Something is definitely going on... :p
Warmly welcome, always happy to find people who love Cuthbert and Eddie like I do! :couple:

[DoctorDodge]

Welcome aboard, LeadDealer and Deschain! You're gonna love this board! Nicest members on any board ever! Statistical fact!*



*From what i learned in my statistics lessons that basically means make up anything you like and hope people don't question it! :D

[alinda]

Well hello Patrick of New York, I say welcome:D

Welcome also to Deschain! :D

We are well met indeed!:grouphug:

[LeadDealer]

Thanks for the welcomes, everyone! Nice to meet you.

[alinda]

Pleasure is ours:grouphug:

[Deschain]

Thank you very much for the warm welcome (:

[Lily-sai]

And welcome, Deschain, too! So lovely to have an Aussie here - I've been to Oz and left my heart there. Simply beautiful country and bloody cool people! :wub: Enjoy your stay here, long days and pleasant nights!

[Deschain]

and may you have twice the number.

[alinda]

:D am loving my "job" today so much! It is great to have such fun folks joining us each day! :grouphug:

[alinda]

very cool :D

[RonBurgandy]

My brother introduced me to The Dark Tower Series when I was in 6th grade. I read each book as it became available to me until the very last one. The last book took me longer to finish than the others ever did. I'm not sure why because I really liked it. I should have finished it in record time. I suppose with a wife and two little ones, it was harder to find time to read again. Anyway, Roland is obviously the best character because he is the center of attention but secondly I choose Eddie Dean. However, it is very difficult to choose one character from a series of books that depicts its charactrers so well.
Stephen King was the first author that I really enjoyed reading. Since the Dark Tower Series however I have read many books and I still say, the guy knows how to captivate a reader and plunge him/her into the story better than most.
The Wastelands is probably my favorite book of the series, however, I was very impressed in how King ended the story in the last book. He does have a history of not ending stories in a fashion that everyone can enjoy, but this one was done perfectly. In my mind, there was no other way to end such an epic journey.
I am very anxious to see the movie(s). Most of the movies made from Kings' stories fall short of my expectations, but I am hopeful for The Dark Tower Series. Even if it sucks, you can bet your ass I will watch it to the end so I can formulate my opinions and discuss with other Dark Tower Junkies.
Long live the King!

[Jon]

WELCOME!!

[Letti]

Welcome new friends. :rose:

[PedroPáramo]

I'm kinda lost.
Do someone reminds me?xD

[Jean]

I'm kinda lost.
Do someone reminds me?xD
MOKONA!!!!!

go immediately to the Palaver Castle, everybody remembers you, and the new people will be happy to meet you

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[PedroPáramo]

I'm kinda lost.
Do someone reminds me?xD
MOKONA!!!!!

go immediately to the Palaver Castle, everybody remembers you, and the new people will be happy to meet you

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where is it? I was looking for it, but I didn't find it.

[Jean]

here (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?t=2663&page=509), silly

[PedroPáramo]

I'm so lost latelyxD

[Jean]

welcome SAMSARA!

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welcome biomieg!

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welcome LeadDealer!

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welcome Deschain!

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welcome RonBurgandy!

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and welcome back PedroPáramo, aka rosered, aka Mokona!

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[Jon]

WELCOME!!!


HELLO!!! Serg!!!!

[Jon]

I am quite the fan. I saw every tour until Somewhere in Time.


They have few works I don't own...most on cassette and vinyl. I have them on CD...almost all of them.

[Matt]

Last time I saw them it was 1985..or 83...Piece of Mind tour. :rock:

Welcome to the site Pedro--I totally remember you. Glad you found us.

[alinda]

Welcome Ron!!
:huglove:

Welcome home Mokona!
:grouphug:

[graboid90]

I'm graboid90, but in real life I am Devin.
I read a lot, I love life, I love my girlfriend, and I love to EAT!
You'll learn about me soon. Believe me. I'm quite active in most forums that I get on.
I've quit most of my others, but this one appears to be a keeper :D



-D

[dotKay]

Hi Devin, i hope you enjoy the forum ^^

[Jon]

Welcome!

[flaggwalkstheline]

howdy!

[Hannah]

Hi graboid. Welcome to the site. I'm going to go ahead and merge this thread with the introduction thread so more people will see it.

Thanks!

[Jon]

God I LOVE the way she jiggles when she merges!

[Jean]

welcome graboid90!

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[graboid90]

How did you discover the Dark Tower? My father recommended "The Gunslinger" to me on the phone one Autumn day.

Who is your favorite character? Mordred. He was a well developed character in sort of a different way than the other ones.

What is your favorite book? My favorite of the series was the last one. My favorite book ever is probably Frank Herbert's "Dune".

How old are you? 18, as of January 3 of 2009.

Where are you from? Wakefield Kansas!

do you have a nickname? Old man of the Desert. (Shai Hulud) Or Devy. Whatevuh :P

[Matt]

Great to meet you graboid--welcome to the site. :rock:

[Delcy883]

Hello! I"m a 40 y.o. female from Western Mass. ((Go Sox!!))

I have been a King fan since I can remember.

I had tried reading The Gunslinger years ago and I didn't really dig it that much ((Please don't beat me up! :) )).

Recently I bought the first 4, followed soon after by the last 3.

I read until all hours of the morning....can't put the books down....
Late for work because of this.

I don't really have a fav. book/character yet. I mean, how do you NOT love Roland and Jake and Oy?

Looking forward to Palaver.

Delcy

[Aleister Crowley]

How did you discover the Dark Tower? -- I really dont know. I dont remember finding the Dark Tower, I just remember my life before and after as
separate entities.

Who is your favorite character? -- How can it not be Roland of Gilead?

What is your favorite book? -- The Wizard and the Glass

How old are you? -- 24

Where are you from? -- Phoenix, AZ

do you have a nickname? -- Aleister Crowley . . . . apparently

[Brice]

Greetings, oh evil one. :cyclops: I've read and enjoyed your books.


Seriously, welcome to the site. :D

[Jean]

welcome Delcy883!

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welcome Aleister Crowley!

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[Goblin]

How did you discover the Dark Tower?
My husband bought my a copy of Wizard And Glass and now I'm hooked.

Who is your favorite charcter?
I still can't choose.

What is your favorite book?
Up to now it's The Drawing Of The Three

How old are you?
29

Where are you from?
Manchester, UK

Do you have a nickname?
Goblin. :P

[alinda]

Welcome graboid!

Welcome Delcy!

Welcome Aleister Crowley!

Welcome Goblin!

:grouphug:

[Aleister Crowley]

Thanks for the warm welcome all.

[AlishaRiley]

How did you discover the Dark Tower?
My husband bought my a copy of Wizard And Glass and now I'm hooked.

Who is your favorite charcter?
I still can't choose.

What is your favorite book?
Up to now it's The Drawing Of The Three

How old are you?
29

Where are you from?
Manchester, UK

Do you have a nickname?
Goblin. :P

Ahh, not far from me, Manchester. :couple:
Welcome aboard!

[Matt]

Hello! I"m a 40 y.o. female from Western Mass. ((Go Sox!!))

I have been a King fan since I can remember.

I had tried reading The Gunslinger years ago and I didn't really dig it that much ((Please don't beat me up! :) )).

Recently I bought the first 4, followed soon after by the last 3.

I read until all hours of the morning....can't put the books down....
Late for work because of this.

I don't really have a fav. book/character yet. I mean, how do you NOT love Roland and Jake and Oy?

Looking forward to Palaver.

Delcy


How did you discover the Dark Tower? -- I really dont know. I dont remember finding the Dark Tower, I just remember my life before and after as
separate entities.

Who is your favorite character? -- How can it not be Roland of Gilead?

What is your favorite book? -- The Wizard and the Glass

How old are you? -- 24

Where are you from? -- Phoenix, AZ

do you have a nickname? -- Aleister Crowley . . . . apparently


How did you discover the Dark Tower?
My husband bought my a copy of Wizard And Glass and now I'm hooked.

Who is your favorite charcter?
I still can't choose.

What is your favorite book?
Up to now it's The Drawing Of The Three

How old are you?
29

Where are you from?
Manchester, UK

Do you have a nickname?
Goblin. :P

It's great to meet all you guys, glad you found the Path of the Beam. :nana:

[Jean]

welcome Goblin!

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[Goblin]

Aw, thanks for the welcomes, guys. :huglove:

I hadn't realised there were so many books with references to The Dark Tower. Interesting stuff!

[Woofer]

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[The Forum Hillbilly]

How did you discover the Dark Tower?
A friend recommended it to me a few years ago, right before I went into the army, and I didn't get a chance to read it until recently (I just finished Wolves of the Calla, started on Song of Susannah)

Who is your favorite charcter?
Roland! I'm in love with this man! (So far) All the other girls can have their frilly Sparkly guys, but I love this gunslinger! lol

What is your favorite book?
So far, I think the wastelands, but i'm not sure I could really pick.

How old are you?
23, as of yesterday, actually.

Where are you from?
I'm from a very small town in Eastern KY (Don't believe everything you see on TV about this place, Children of the Mountains was absolutely retarded, and I think someone should sue Barbra Walters for putting something like that on the air.)

do you have a nickname?
Well, my name is Elizabeth, so I have a lot, Beth is the most common, and I quite like it!

[turtlex]

Welcome, Beth and Happy Belated Birthday!

[Jean]

welcome The Forum Hillbilly!

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[Goblin]

Welcome Beth. :)

[jena_eluria]

How did you discover the Dark Tower?
I have been a huge SK fan thanks to my mom...i got into the Dark Tower series because of a classmate in college...he fed my DT habit by loaning me the books

Who is your favorite character?
Roland and Cort

What is your favorite book?
Wastelands and the Dark Tower

How old are you?
30

Where are you from?
Philippines

do you have a nickname?
yup... Peach
:dance::rock:

[Brice]

Welcome Peach! :D

[Matt]

Hey Peach and Beth, great to meet you two. :thumbsup:

[gsvec]

Welcome to all the new members I've missed. You're gonna love it here!!
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[smikette]

How did you discover the Dark Tower?
when my oldest daughter was a teen, she dated a guy who read stephen king. she brought home a book and i was hooked. that was way back in 1985, i think.
Who is your favorite character?
the gunslinger himself. i fell in love with him from the get-go

What is your favorite book?
i can't pick a favourite

How old are you?
i am 51

Where are you from?
i live in brantford, ontario, canada

do you have a nickname?
i have several, one of them being my user name, smikette. i'm also called, teb/tebby, the wife, mum, ma, nana, daughty

anything else you wanna know, just ask.:)

[Jean]

welcome jena_eluria!

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welcome smikette!

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[alinda]

WOW! Lots of new folk :clap: I say to you all....
Welcome!:grouphug:

[SigTauGimp]

*looks up*

I'm with alinda...Welcome everyone!

[dj_taboo]

How did you discover the Dark Tower? -- I picked up a copy of The Gunslinger at a book drive when I was in 4th grade (or was it 5th grade?) It took me 6 years to read it LoL, mostly because I didn't want to read anything.

Who is your favorite character? -- Roland is awesome. Jake became my favorite for the series the more he matured.

What is your favorite book? -- The Drawing of the Three

How old are you? -- 25

Where are you from? -- Phoenix, AZ

do you have a nickname? -- BFG

[alinda]

Hi BFG, Welcome to the site !!

[RolandFanChuck]

Hello everyone!


Thanks for having me! I am a HUGE Dark Tower fan and was excited to find this forum. Well, I am a HUGE Roland fan. LOL I think it's great that everyone is here having a great time talking about an amazing set of books in a frightening and adventurous universe!


To answer the questions you asked:

How did you discover the Dark Tower?

Well, I can't remember the year. Probably the late 80's early 90's - something like that. I checked out the Dark Tower: The Gunslinger from the Library and LOVED the illustrations. I read the book and while it scared me, I enjoyed it and was OBSESSED by the time I had finished the Drawing of the Three - which is probably my favorite story. At least, it's SO EXCITING! The doors.... haha What a fun book! Scary, but fun.

Who is your favorite charcter?

Roland is my favorite character. He is flawed and would sacrifice ANYTHING to get to the Tower, but he is the best. I always picture him as me - how geeky is that!!!??

What is your favorite book?

Drawing of the Tree is probably the best book, if short, in my opinion. Song of Susannah is the one book I will never read again. I thought it was terrible. I just LOVE the excitement of the Drawing of the Three!

How old are you?

I'm in my 30's - married, with kids, and a Grad Student. I'm going to be a Teacher, Early Childhood Ed.

Where are you from?

I'm from Arkansas. Probably will move to San Fran when we finish our Graduate studies.

do you have a nickname?

When your name is Chuck, it's really pointless to have a nickname! haha But I do have a few geeky hobbies. I enjoy replica movie props, reading and studying the film making process, and Star Trek and Star Wars. I LOVE reading.

I also am HEAVILY involved in local charity work, and I believe that Charity work is our duty to other needy human beings. Most people tend to agree with me, just choose to do nothing to help. But thats for another post.

Anyway, I am SO happy to be here with other Roland and Tower fans. I look forward to meeting you all and saying hello!

Thanks again!


----Chuck

[Brice]

Welcome Chuck! It's good to have you here with us. :)

[Letti]

Welcome Chuck!
Welcome you all. :rose: