Sweet! I'm in Gondor! - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lush · 11-23-2004, 10:16 PM

I'm such a dork. I was looking out of my window today, staring at the clocktower on Main West, and it just struck me how being at Duke reminds me of Gondor.

Granted, Duke's gothic campus, including the Chapel tower, is more grey, rather than white. And strapping lads with giant swords can usually be seen only on Halloween. And, you know, this is just a college campus, swamped with harrassed/hungover/overwhelmed/over-dressed/under-dressed students, and god-like faculty.

But still. I've been thinking about it a lot, and I feel as though that Duke has that special atmosphere. At certain angles and in certain light, it really does remind me of parts of Tolkien's world. The Sarah P. Duke Gardens also have that feel, especially at twilight, when you're standing by some gnarly exotic tree, surrounded by fireflies...

Anyway, this is just to say that Tolkien afficionados should check Duke out, if they ever have the chance.

Oh, and I don't really do drugs that much anymore, in case you were wondering.

I mean it, this place has that sumthin' sumthin'...

If anybody has been to Duke, and agrees/disagrees, I'd love to hear from you.

*kiss kiss*

mark12_30 · 11-23-2004, 10:38 PM

Lush m'babe, you are no dork. There are just days (and months) where you focus on one thing and not another.

I've never done that.

I have (also, but honestly this time) never been to Duke. You could post a few landscape shots, eh? See if you can catch that sumthin sumthin on flim. Although I'm sure the fireflies would elude capture.

Suldaledhel · 11-25-2004, 10:57 PM

I get a similar feeling sometimes (read: only this very moment, and just because you mentioned it) when I walk around my campus. With such an imbalanced ratio of forested acres to pavement, I often feel as though the woods of Lorien have encroached upon northern Jersey. Especially in the fall, when the leaves take on a more mallornesque hue. They don't call my school "The Forest" for nothing. But yes, I understand what you mean completely - although that sumthin' sumthin' takes on a more dendrophilic slant here.

THE Ka · 11-25-2004, 11:54 PM

i get that same feeling at the University of Washington library... Especially when you walk up to the main doorway, it looks almost like what Tolkien described as where we see Denethor most of the time in the book...

Maybe i can find a pic...

Ok, this is the reading room... as you can see they're done some decoratings...

Ok, here it is! This is the Suzzalo Library... A very Awsome place!

(I don't sound like i live in there do i?)

And of course, their awsome stairways!!! I love these things...

This is the Red Square... but, it's not exactly a "square"... They gave it that name to "spoof" it up i suppose...

This picture reminds me most of when Gandalf and Pippin are traveling through the city...

Look! Another reason. Mountains! (That's Mt.Rainer in the background...)

Hope this gives a general excuse for my constant daydreaming...

~Ka~

Bêthberry · 11-26-2004, 05:46 AM

Dear Lush,

An ivory tower by any other name ....

Beebs

Lush · 11-29-2004, 03:03 PM

Omigod, Ka, thanks for the pictures! They're freaking gorgeous.

Here are a few of Duke.

The Chapel tower, of course, always very Gondorian to me:

The arches:

Very castle-like shot here:

The Duke Gardens. Actually this shot makes me think about Rivendell. Yep, I'm a dork.:

I think I'm going to steal Boyfriend's camera and take some more pictures. Just to prove that I'm not mad, no matter what Rimbaud says.

PS I have a feeling that Father Christmas has a wee bit "punishment" in store for bawdy Beth. Stay tuned.

11-23-2004, 10:16 PM	#1
Lush Fair and Cold Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the big onion Posts: 1,770	Sweet! I'm in Gondor! I'm such a dork. I was looking out of my window today, staring at the clocktower on Main West, and it just struck me how being at Duke reminds me of Gondor. Granted, Duke's gothic campus, including the Chapel tower, is more grey, rather than white. And strapping lads with giant swords can usually be seen only on Halloween. And, you know, this is just a college campus, swamped with harrassed/hungover/overwhelmed/over-dressed/under-dressed students, and god-like faculty. But still. I've been thinking about it a lot, and I feel as though that Duke has that special atmosphere. At certain angles and in certain light, it really does remind me of parts of Tolkien's world. The Sarah P. Duke Gardens also have that feel, especially at twilight, when you're standing by some gnarly exotic tree, surrounded by fireflies... Anyway, this is just to say that Tolkien afficionados should check Duke out, if they ever have the chance. Oh, and I don't really do drugs that much anymore, in case you were wondering. I mean it, this place has that sumthin' sumthin'... If anybody has been to Duke, and agrees/disagrees, I'd love to hear from you. kiss kiss __________________ ~The beginning is the word and the end is silence. And in between are all the stories. This is one of mine~

11-23-2004, 10:38 PM	#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	Lush m'babe, you are no dork. There are just days (and months) where you focus on one thing and not another. I've never done that. I have (also, but honestly this time) never been to Duke. You could post a few landscape shots, eh? See if you can catch that sumthin sumthin on flim. Although I'm sure the fireflies would elude capture. __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.

11-25-2004, 11:54 PM	#4
THE Ka Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: As with the flygja Posts: 1,403	i get that same feeling at the University of Washington library... Especially when you walk up to the main doorway, it looks almost like what Tolkien described as where we see Denethor most of the time in the book... Maybe i can find a pic... Ok, this is the reading room... as you can see they're done some decoratings... Ok, here it is! This is the Suzzalo Library... A very Awsome place! (I don't sound like i live in there do i?) And of course, their awsome stairways!!! I love these things... This is the Red Square... but, it's not exactly a "square"... They gave it that name to "spoof" it up i suppose... This picture reminds me most of when Gandalf and Pippin are traveling through the city... Look! Another reason. Mountains! (That's Mt.Rainer in the background...) Hope this gives a general excuse for my constant daydreaming... ~Ka~ __________________ Vinur, vinur skilur tú meg? Veitst tú ongan loyniveg? Hevur tú reikað líka sum eg, í endaleysu tokuni?

11-26-2004, 05:46 AM	#5
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 5,997	Dear Lush, An ivory tower by any other name .... Beebs __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away.

11-29-2004, 03:03 PM	#6
Lush Fair and Cold Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the big onion Posts: 1,770	Omigod, Ka, thanks for the pictures! They're freaking gorgeous. Here are a few of Duke. The Chapel tower, of course, always very Gondorian to me: The arches: Very castle-like shot here: The Duke Gardens. Actually this shot makes me think about Rivendell. Yep, I'm a dork.: I think I'm going to steal Boyfriend's camera and take some more pictures. Just to prove that I'm not mad, no matter what Rimbaud says. PS I have a feeling that Father Christmas has a wee bit "punishment" in store for bawdy Beth. Stay tuned. __________________ ~The beginning is the word and the end is silence. And in between are all the stories. This is one of mine~

11-25-2004, 10:57 PM	#3
Suldaledhel Eru's Gift Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Where pride pays silver and plays golden Posts: 215	I get a similar feeling sometimes (read: only this very moment, and just because you mentioned it) when I walk around my campus. With such an imbalanced ratio of forested acres to pavement, I often feel as though the woods of Lorien have encroached upon northern Jersey. Especially in the fall, when the leaves take on a more mallornesque hue. They don't call my school "The Forest" for nothing. But yes, I understand what you mean completely - although that sumthin' sumthin' takes on a more dendrophilic slant here.