Spot on description of Britain there. 

His words of advice from 1870 seem even more applicable today than when he first said them. http://ift.tt/2pByCwf

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“It was just at this moment that Bilbo suddenly discovered the weak point in his plan. Most likely you saw it some time ago and have been laughing at him; but I don’t suppose you would have done half as well yourselves in his place. Of course he was not in a barrel himself, nor was there anyone to pack him in, even if there had been a chance! It looked as if he would certainly lose his friends this time (nearly all of them had already disappeared through the dark trap-door), and get utterly left behind and have to stay lurking as a permanent burglar in the elf-caves for ever.”

The stuff of nightmares.

“Clearly,” said Mr. Malfoy, his pale eyes straying to Mr. and Mrs. Granger, who were watching apprehensively.  “The company you keep, Weasley… and I thought your family could sink no lower -”

Happy World Introvert Day! The holidays are over, and we introverts can breathe a sigh of relief. Hope you all get the introverting/recharging time you may need.

Status Quo vocalist and guitarist Rick Parfitt (born Richard John Parfitt in Woking, Surrey, UK) - October 12, 1948 - December 24, 2016, RIP

You’ve changed, Bilbo Baggins. You’re not the same Hobbit as the one who left the Shire.