They are old, they are really old... - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

HerenIstarion · 09-22-2004, 02:48 AM

Today, our (when I say our here, I mean of the Barrow-Downs) old grumpy scholar turned 94 years old. Many a congratulation, best wishes and... (well, you know the traditional kit). Whom am I talking about? Fordim, of course, good ole' Fordim Hedgethistle

But don't you be lead into the belief he is the oldest. For, some days back (and I'm sorry an occurrence evaded my attention at its time), Kransha turned... guess what? 100!

I failed to convince you? Take a look at the calendar!

Happy birthdays, dear oldmen...

But that was only a prologue. Here comes the main bulk of story:

Bet you a dollar both are faking their ages?

mark12_30 · 09-22-2004, 06:12 AM

Nah. It's for real. You can tell from their shaky signatures.

Mithalwen · 09-22-2004, 11:10 AM

It would make the fact that Fordim is a new father rather more eye-opening for sure....

Nimrodel_9 · 09-22-2004, 03:57 PM

yeah

Wouldn`t it be cool to have a 100 year old BD?

Now let`s guess their REAL ages.

Fordim Hedgethistle · 09-22-2004, 04:27 PM

My guess is that Kransha is 38 (in Ent years).

Heren Istarion is 9 (in Elf years).

EDIT

Kransha can beat me in nothing -- I built a faster than light ship and flew it through a wormhole to emerge on the other side six years older -- I am now 100 too.

Huzzah for me!

Kransha · 09-22-2004, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Fordim Hedgethistle

My guess is that Kransha is 38 (in Ent years).

So, that makes me 597.23, I suppose. Or is it 3. I'm bad with numbers, mind you.

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Kransha can beat me in nothing -- I built a faster than light ship and flew it through a wormhole to emerge on the other side six years older -- I am now 100 too.

Beat you in nothing, eh? I'm still older than you by a few days. Take THAT, Birth Certificate Forging Agency (Sub-corporation of the Estonian Mafia Syndicate, a branch of the Unnoticed Eastern-European Nations Crime League).

In real life, I must admit that I believe the esteemed Prof. Hedgethistle Esq. has it over me in years. I will confess that I am but a year away from joining the Tolkien Coming of Age Club. I've been watching the thread chronically, just so I know what it's purpose is, other than proclaiming my senility. With the coming of September, I felt, as I usually do, smug, watching all the wee ones head off to their respective receptacles of education, but my working establishment has conscripted me once again. I'm back in business, and going strong, to prevent me from getting or feeling to old. I was able to enlist my oft mentioned younger brother in the business of Tolkien at an early age. I myself was not so lucky, which is why I have still not 'come of age.'

Was that rambling necessary? I think not. Need I go on? I think not. Old Age brings evils upon mankind, say I, one of them being Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Excuse me while I play Vivaldi's Concerto in A Minor to get my stiff fingers working again...Hey, that reminds me of a funny story! It was the summer of '08, just after the invention of the wheel....

09-22-2004, 02:48 AM	#1
HerenIstarion Deadnight Chanter Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,244	They are old, they are really old... Today, our (when I say our here, I mean of the Barrow-Downs) old grumpy scholar turned 94 years old. Many a congratulation, best wishes and... (well, you know the traditional kit). Whom am I talking about? Fordim, of course, good ole' Fordim Hedgethistle But don't you be lead into the belief he is the oldest. For, some days back (and I'm sorry an occurrence evaded my attention at its time), Kransha turned... guess what? 100! I failed to convince you? Take a look at the calendar! Happy birthdays, dear oldmen... But that was only a prologue. Here comes the main bulk of story: Bet you a dollar both are faking their ages? __________________ Egroeg Ihkhsal - Would you believe in the love at first sight? - Yes I'm certain that it happens all the time!

09-22-2004, 11:10 AM	#3
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,458	It would make the fact that Fordim is a new father rather more eye-opening for sure.... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

09-22-2004, 03:57 PM	#4
Nimrodel_9 Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Utah Posts: 734	yeah Wouldn`t it be cool to have a 100 year old BD? Now let`s guess their REAL ages. __________________ .:A friend is someone who reaches for your hand and touches your heart:.

09-22-2004, 04:27 PM	#5
Fordim Hedgethistle Gibbering Gibbet Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Beyond cloud nine Posts: 1,844	My guess is that Kransha is 38 (in Ent years). Heren Istarion is 9 (in Elf years). EDIT Kransha can beat me in nothing -- I built a faster than light ship and flew it through a wormhole to emerge on the other side six years older -- I am now 100 too. Huzzah for me! __________________ Scribbling scrabbling. Last edited by Fordim Hedgethistle; 09-22-2004 at 04:37 PM.

09-22-2004, 06:12 AM	#2
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	Nah. It's for real. You can tell from their shaky signatures.