Ditto, many times from childhood, and the movies too many times to count. Probably my all time faves as well. The richness of Middle Earth has amazed me for decades. Watching LOTR in the background is a fairly common occurrence at the Beck household. And look at your Avatar! I did read your description of the fermented pumpkins, and, of course, I am quite familiar that many animals seek out such a nutritious diet, and I can relate.