Lina's Biscuity Burrow

A very merry Yuletide to one and all! Here's one of them first songs I ever wrote! Best sung to the tune of "Dainty Davey", below in a lovely version sung by Luke Kelly of The Dubliners, this was written more than three years ago. I thin…

Yule is near, Yule is here! And here is a new Yule song, made fer this year's Grand Order Yule greeting! Best sung to the tune of the polish Yule tune "Wśród nocnej ciszy", English title "In the still of the night". I made me o…

It is Tolkien video time again! And this time, I put me hobbity paws on that most elluf of poems, "Gil-Galad was an Elven King". Here is how it turned out! It is video time again After having made videos of "Far over the Misty Mountains…

Two years after the last, here is the fifth story about one of the true legends from Brockenborings, the fabulous sheepdog Ruff! Copyright things Image credit: salpics32 / 123RF Stock Photo Previous Ruffings Of course, ter enjoy this story, it hel…

There's been a lot of events in the Shire lately! Here are some drawings from these events! [portfolio column="1" layout="sidebar" ids="7572"] [portfolio column="1" layout="sidebar" ids="7558…

It is another pie song! A rather simple little ditty about those most precious of things, a Cherry Pie. Best sung to the tune of Cherry Ripe, an old English folk song, below in a version by Catherine Swanson and Samuel Kopp. The Songburrow Strollers p…

Archet Aid! 8 bands! Fishing, plays, competitions, drills, markets! A huge audience! And a brand-new Strollers song! Here it is, along with lots of pictures! First of all, grand work by all involved in hosting Archet Aid this year! It was a truly spe…

An old song, but one that may just become rather timely soon! Here is the GOAT (Grand Order Acting Troupe) song! Best sung to the tune of "Lumber Camp Song", which yer can hear in a version by The Terra Novans a litte lower on the page. GOAT…

There are secrets in the Shire! Eek! And here is a video about some of them, related to a hobbit roleplaying adventure! Mathoms. Curious objects of hobbit interest. Items telling us about our hobbit past. And we're looking for a grand one. For the…

It seems a few folks liked me recent poem about me grandpa. Here is another about him, one I wrote over a year ago. Miss Jadite hosts quarterly poetry competitions on Laurelin, and I wrote this one for the 2012 summer contest. However, since I had na…

The first autumn days are here. A time fer thoughts of the past, perhaps? At least, it is a time fer poetry! Miss Jadite arranged the Autumn Poetry Competition today, and as usual I had ter send an entry. This one is based on a story me grandpa told …

It is a time of hobbit birthdays! So here is a song for all them grand birthday hobbits! Happy hobbit day! Best sung to the tune of "Dandelion Wine" by Blackmore's Night, this one was written for the Harvest Apple Celebration in the App…

The golden days o' summer are drawing ter their close, an the lads are busy with the harvest. Tis the time fer apples and cider, fer merriment and dancing. Aye, that's what we thought and so. here's yer invitation ter join us. Welcome to …

The Songburrow Strollers are five years old, and we celebrated last night with a musical walk through the Shire. Here is the "Grand Walking Song"! First of all, a warm heartfelt thank yer, thank yer! to all who came to the concert and walk l…

Another anniversary concert, another anniversary concert video! Here is the Songburrow Strollers 5th anniversary concert video! Join us on Laurelin on Sunday September 8th, 7PM UK (2PM servertime). More information on the Grand Order forums. [video ty…

Once again, the LOTRO community puts in a lot of effort to help children. Read more about it, and see how yer can donate and help out yerself! Extra Life 2013 Turbine employees and some LOTRO players have joined Team Turbine to support this year'…

Them dwarves are coming ter trade! Bring yer purses, but hide yer ales! And sing along to the Dwarrow Faire Song! Best sung to the tune of "Down on the Corner" by Creedence Clearwater Revival, this merry little tune was written to the song c…

The shrews run wild! Eek! Although, that makes fer a fun subject fer another song! Best sung to the tune of Alexander's Hornpipe, this is one of the very first song lyrics I wrote a few years ago, and definitely the first I wrote to a tune that ha…

The summer festival is here, and with it, lots of longshanks invading the Shire ter drink up all our ales! Save them kegs, hobbits! Best sung to the tune of Drink Little England Dry (yer can find words and midi over on contemplator.com ), me own lyric…

Being hungry at night is a scary prospect for all hobbits, and even more so for the little ones. Here is a song about a night-time craving fer biscuits! Best sung to the tune of Under a Violet Moon by Blackmore's Night, the melody line in me midi …

Weatherstock 2013 is very very near, with both bands and organizers likely agonizing over last-minute plans and details. Remember ter relax a bit, though. Here are some videos to help yer do so! Here are all the teaser videos that The Songburrow Strol…

Us Songburrow Strollers play our Weatherstock warmup concert today! Come bounce with us to get in shape fer Weatherstock! We play on Laurelin first, then on Landroval an hour later! Date : Tuesday July 16 Location : Three Farthing Stone in Bywater, T…

The Songburrow Strollers are headed for Weatherstock this year as well! And here is our teaser video of the year, enjoy! [video type="youtube" clip_id="_t1RmQ91eJc"] The Songburrow Strollers 2013 Weatherstock Teaser video Weathers…

A picnic with lots of happy hobbits, pie and ale aplenty, a spectacular run, bonfires and a Strollers concert. That's how yer celebrate Midsummer in the Shire! It was the second Lithe day, and The Hill was full of hobbits and a few good dwarven fr…

Last night was the Summer Poetry Competition in the Shire. Here yer can read my entry to find out what goblins have ter do with Shire summers! Miss Jadite hosts seasonal poetry competitions, and last night she arranged this year's summer competiti…

To build yer appetites and to celebrate a pie-related incident back in the day, there will be a very short race arranged during the Grand Hobbit Summer Picnic on Sunday June 23rd! Welcome to Lobelia's Hill Pie Rolling Run! Video below! Lore and …

There's this new little hobbit lad around in Bramblebury, mostly content with snoozing in his parents' hammock. Here's a little lullaby for him! Sunday was the baby-warming party for Lyshko, son of Akelay and Adrean! Born on a Green Dragon…

Most hobbits don't wear socks, but there is a small group of rascals calling themselves such. Here is a song for them adventurous Socks! Best sung to the tune of House of Fun by Madness, this is a song stunt-written during the 2013 Second Breakfas…

Last night was the eight historical field trip ! We went into Bindbole Woods fer tales, songs and poems about the woods of the Shire. Here yer can read me lecture notes from the trip and see some pictures! About the woods of the Shire Let me tell yer …

Good friends sometimes leave the bounds of Middle Earth. Those of us who are left keep hoping for their return. Here is a small song about that. This is one of the first in-game songs I wrote, way back in the day when many of the first hobbit roleplay…

The Shire summer brings rainy days sometimes. Which is grand, because there is usually a rainbow waiting for us when the sun comes back. And here is a song about it! Best sung to the tune of Carrigdonn, a traditional Irish folk song which is used in s…

Phew! The Green Dragon Friday anniversaries are past us for this year. Here are some impressions and pictures from the parties! The start: Event listing from May 2008 "There is going to be a regular Friday meeting at the Green Dragon in Bywater. …