T-Shirt Contest Winners announced!!! - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

***The Barrow-Wight*** · 09-05-2002, 04:52 PM

Barrow-Downs T-Shirt Contest Winners Announced!

Nevfeniel · 09-05-2002, 04:55 PM

CONGRATULATIONS, SAMWISE AND LUSH!!!!!!

Galadrie1 · 09-05-2002, 04:56 PM

YAY!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations to Lush and Samwise!!!! WOOHOO!!!!

...i think that's enough smilies for now..

[ September 05, 2002: Message edited by: Galadrie1 ]

Lothiriel Silmarien · 09-05-2002, 05:01 PM

Congratulations Lush!!!! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] Congratulations Samwise!!!! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Samwise · 09-05-2002, 05:07 PM

HOLY COW!!!! I just got the e-mail a second ago.......like I said in the letter I WAS NOT EXPECTING IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yipes.................
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Samwise · 09-05-2002, 05:16 PM

..........and thankyou!!!!!
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*this li'l hobbit still can't believe it, though.....*

[ September 05, 2002: Message edited by: Samwise ]

Marileangorifurnimaluim · 09-05-2002, 05:25 PM

Congrats, Lush and Sammie! That bust of Frodo is one of a kind for sure. You know... ten more of those and you will have solved your roommate problem. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] Mith and I raise a toast in plastic cups! *thwnp* (We will have to get to work on him, he can still recite the lineage of Numenor backwards. These cups are deceptively small, are they not? [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] )

So BW, when are we having our Barrow-Downs "Mug-Shots" contest? Hm?

-Maril

[ September 05, 2002: Message edited by: Marileangorifurnimaluim ]

Alkanoonion · 09-05-2002, 05:41 PM

Congratulations Lush and Samwise. Time I ordered my T-Shirt. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Lush · 09-05-2002, 07:07 PM

WHAT? I won a t-shirt contest? A dry one? [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

All credit should go to Esty, really, because she is the one that took the picture, and she is the one that convinced me that it should be entered in the contest. I was too busy tearing my hair out because I had left Europe to attend one of the top universities in the country (don't ask...). So Esty, here's to you:

This really means a lot to me. This picture was taken on one of the happiest days of my life: I had a good lunch (thanks to Esty) and I was in love (thanks to my own lack of caution).

I am therefore very happy that this day was commemmorated with this photo, in this very special t-shirt, in front of such a magnificent landmark (I often went to the cathedral to pray for the forgiveness of my accumulating sins).

Looking at this photo now, I am reminded that no matter what happens, I am still part of one of the coolest communities ever to be created in cyberspace. I have been going through an extremely tumultuous time in my life right now, and I understand that I have not been a steady contributor to insightful discussion for a while, for which I apologize. Once the dust settles, I will hopefully be able to go back to annoying you guys full-time.

Thank you everyone, the mods, the intellectuals, and the kids, for everything, for the laughs, the rebukes, and the thoughtfullness. Depth is the greatest of heights indeed, and nowhere else is this more evident than right here on this forum. Long die the Downs.

And now, let me pull a Hally Berry and...

P.S. Samwise, your Bear is much sweeter than I could ever be. I can never compete. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

Samwise · 09-05-2002, 07:26 PM

Congrats, Lush! [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]
Samwise, who is slowly coming out of her shock.... [img]smilies/eek.gif[/img] [img]smilies/redface.gif[/img] [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]
As for me, I entered 'cause (and I can thank a certain "famous" dwarf for this) I was "inspired" by the "egging on" of a fellow BDer, and I have a friend who offered the use of his scanner, so I thought, "Ah, what the heck." However, I did NOT, I am sooo serious, NOT expect to win ANYTHING! (Just 'cause I didn't expect it, though, please don't change your minds, o great moderators, 'cause now I'll finally get to read The Hobbit and maybe get some of that old Rankin Bass cartoon out of my head!! maybe....)
As for me, I have my buddy and personal LOTR expert to thank for 1)His use of the scanner, and his is the credit for the pic's title!" This was my caption for it.....

"It's okay, Bill, Miss Stacey says the bears in this forest are friendly...."

Those bears and my Sam and Bill are still as they were when I took the picture. Haven't told them or the rest of my collection we won something....I fear they (the other part of my bear collection) would be upset and...well, there's more of them than there are of me.... [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] [img]smilies/eek.gif[/img]

Samwise · 09-05-2002, 07:30 PM

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P.S. Samwise, your Bear is much sweeter than I could ever be. I can never compete.

TY, Lush--I'll tell "Gerber" you said so...got him at a garage sale for 50 cents...wow, who'da thunk it.....

Tigerlily Gamgee · 09-05-2002, 08:39 PM

YAY!!!!
Congrats to both of you!!!! Great pics!!!!!!
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Eol · 09-05-2002, 11:14 PM

Congradualations both of you! I envy lush for the opprutunity to live near such wonderful and ancient buildings. I have yet to really see anything older then one hundred years old, maybe two at best.

Artilien · 09-06-2002, 07:02 AM

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[ October 11, 2002: Message edited by: Artilien ]

shieldmaiden · 09-06-2002, 11:45 AM

Congradulations Lush& Samwise!!! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]
Cute bears Samwise!! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Hey Artillien, I've noticed that you're from Slovenia, we are neighbours...well, almost (I'm from Yugoslavia).

Samwise · 09-06-2002, 01:36 PM

Heh, TY, shieldmaiden. Last night, I'll admit it, I went in my room, got down on Sam Bill, Gerber and the other Bears' level and announced,

<center>
Guys, we won ! ! !
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My bears are the equivalent of my children, I admit it (there are actually 100+ bears in my collection).... [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img]
Gerber was the one who fit best in the shirt, though! [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

[ September 06, 2002: Message edited by: Samwise ]

Elenna · 09-06-2002, 01:50 PM

Hooray for Lush and Samwise! I must admit, I have not yet bought my shirt, but plan to do so in the future. Maybe I could take a picture of me wearing it in front of one of the many marvels of modern stupidity that Pittsburgh is home to.

Anyway, Lush, what are you planning on doing with that bust? Knowing you, it'll be something interesting. Keep us posted!

Rose Cotton · 09-06-2002, 04:11 PM

Congragulations you guys!!!!!!

Samwise, your bears are absalutly adorable. Tell Sam and Bill I said hi!

Samwise · 09-06-2002, 04:26 PM

TY, Miss Rosie, an' I certainly will!

Lush · 09-06-2002, 04:47 PM

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I envy lush for the opprutunity to live near such wonderful and ancient buildings.

Oh, I don't live in Cologne, as unfortunate as it is. I currently divide my time between Charlotte and Duke University. Not the happiest combination, so far. Don't worry, one day, you will come to Cologne, and experience the Dom, and all the other wonderful buildings and, uh, people.

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Anyway, Lush, what are you planning on doing with that bust? Knowing you, it'll be something interesting. Keep us posted!

I'm planning on using it for decoration... unless annoying drunk people continue to invade my dorm room, in which case, it will be used as a weapon, if it's heavy enough.

Eol · 09-06-2002, 05:27 PM

Then Frodo would have certainly served a worthy cause! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

akhtene · 09-07-2002, 04:11 PM

Congratulations, Lush!!! Just happy a fellow Slav has made it!

Congratulations, Samwise!!! Say hi to your fur companions [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

Samwise · 09-07-2002, 06:08 PM

Posolutely, akhtene. Think that shirt will stay on that bear for the rest of time... [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

Samwise · 09-13-2002, 09:55 PM

Thank you,Poncho8264--welcome to the 'Downs and the thread.

I am torn between finishing the Two Towers first or just plowing into the Hobbit....

By the way, Mr. Barrow Wight, you've got awfully neat handwriting for someone so--uh--"rotted." [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

09-05-2002, 04:52 PM	#1
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09-05-2002, 04:55 PM	#2
Nevfeniel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mithlond Posts: 783	CONGRATULATIONS, SAMWISE AND LUSH!!!!!! __________________ Consider the purr a variety of audible tranquilizer. [. . .] For a few of us, there is one more purr, a secret purr. When we combine our secret purrs, we produce the Purr of Power. And that is simply the amplified amity we feel as furred and purred beings.

09-05-2002, 04:56 PM	#3
Galadrie1 Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: The wrong place at the wrong time. Posts: 385	YAY!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations to Lush and Samwise!!!! WOOHOO!!!! ...i think that's enough smilies for now.. [ September 05, 2002: Message edited by: Galadrie1 ] __________________ "For this is what your folk would call magic, I believe; though I do not understand clearly what they mean; and they seem to use the same word of the deceits of the Enemy. But this, if you will, is the magic of Galadriel."

09-05-2002, 05:01 PM	#4
Lothiriel Silmarien Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New York Posts: 829	Congratulations Lush!!!! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] Congratulations Samwise!!!! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ Si vanwa na Romello vanwa Valimar!~~ ~~Now lost, lost to those from the East is Valimar! My LotR page

09-05-2002, 05:07 PM	#5
Samwise Faithful Spirit Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: #3 Bagshot Row, Petaluma, Ca Posts: 2,299	HOLY COW!!!! I just got the e-mail a second ago.......like I said in the letter I WAS NOT EXPECTING IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yipes................. [img]smilies/eek.gif[/img] [img]smilies/eek.gif[/img] [img]smilies/eek.gif[/img] [img]smilies/eek.gif[/img] [img]smilies/eek.gif[/img] [img]smilies/eek.gif[/img] [img]smilies/eek.gif[/img] [img]smilies/eek.gif[/img] __________________ Giving thanks unto the Father...In whom we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins.~Colossians1:12a,14 * * * * * * * I am Samwise son of Hamfast, if by hoe or trowel I can get these weeds out of your garden, I will.You have my shears!;)

09-05-2002, 05:16 PM	#6
Samwise Faithful Spirit Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: #3 Bagshot Row, Petaluma, Ca Posts: 2,299	..........and thankyou!!!!! [img]smilies/eek.gif[/img] [img]smilies/eek.gif[/img] this li'l hobbit still can't believe it, though..... [ September 05, 2002: Message edited by: Samwise ] __________________ Giving thanks unto the Father...In whom we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins.~Colossians1:12a,14 * * * * * * * I am Samwise son of Hamfast, if by hoe or trowel I can get these weeds out of your garden, I will.You have my shears!;)

09-05-2002, 05:25 PM	#7
Marileangorifurnimaluim Eerie Forest Spectre Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Buried in scrolls of fanfiction Posts: 798	Congrats, Lush and Sammie! That bust of Frodo is one of a kind for sure. You know... ten more of those and you will have solved your roommate problem. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] Mith and I raise a toast in plastic cups! thwnp (We will have to get to work on him, he can still recite the lineage of Numenor backwards. These cups are deceptively small, are they not? [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] ) So BW, when are we having our Barrow-Downs "Mug-Shots" contest? Hm? -Maril [ September 05, 2002: Message edited by: Marileangorifurnimaluim ] __________________ Deserves death! I daresay he does... And some die that deserve life. Can you give it to them?

09-05-2002, 05:41 PM	#8
Alkanoonion Spirit in Eriador Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Adelaide Posts: 392	Congratulations Lush and Samwise. Time I ordered my T-Shirt. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ In prosperity our friends know us; in adversity we know our friends.

09-05-2002, 07:07 PM	#9
Lush Fair and Cold Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the big onion Posts: 1,770	WHAT? I won a t-shirt contest? A dry one? [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] All credit should go to Esty, really, because she is the one that took the picture, and she is the one that convinced me that it should be entered in the contest. I was too busy tearing my hair out because I had left Europe to attend one of the top universities in the country (don't ask...). So Esty, here's to you: This really means a lot to me. This picture was taken on one of the happiest days of my life: I had a good lunch (thanks to Esty) and I was in love (thanks to my own lack of caution). I am therefore very happy that this day was commemmorated with this photo, in this very special t-shirt, in front of such a magnificent landmark (I often went to the cathedral to pray for the forgiveness of my accumulating sins). Looking at this photo now, I am reminded that no matter what happens, I am still part of one of the coolest communities ever to be created in cyberspace. I have been going through an extremely tumultuous time in my life right now, and I understand that I have not been a steady contributor to insightful discussion for a while, for which I apologize. Once the dust settles, I will hopefully be able to go back to annoying you guys full-time. Thank you everyone, the mods, the intellectuals, and the kids, for everything, for the laughs, the rebukes, and the thoughtfullness. Depth is the greatest of heights indeed, and nowhere else is this more evident than right here on this forum. Long die the Downs. And now, let me pull a Hally Berry and... P.S. Samwise, your Bear is much sweeter than I could ever be. I can never compete. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] __________________ ~The beginning is the word and the end is silence. And in between are all the stories. This is one of mine~

09-05-2002, 07:26 PM	#10
Samwise Faithful Spirit Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: #3 Bagshot Row, Petaluma, Ca Posts: 2,299	Congrats, Lush! [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] Samwise, who is slowly coming out of her shock.... [img]smilies/eek.gif[/img] [img]smilies/redface.gif[/img] [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] As for me, I entered 'cause (and I can thank a certain "famous" dwarf for this) I was "inspired" by the "egging on" of a fellow BDer, and I have a friend who offered the use of his scanner, so I thought, "Ah, what the heck." However, I did NOT, I am sooo serious, NOT expect to win ANYTHING! (Just 'cause I didn't expect it, though, please don't change your minds, o great moderators, 'cause now I'll finally get to read The Hobbit and maybe get some of that old Rankin Bass cartoon out of my head!! maybe....) As for me, I have my buddy and personal LOTR expert to thank for 1)His use of the scanner, and his is the credit for the pic's title!" This was my caption for it..... "It's okay, Bill, Miss Stacey says the bears in this forest are friendly...." Those bears and my Sam and Bill are still as they were when I took the picture. Haven't told them or the rest of my collection we won something....I fear they (the other part of my bear collection) would be upset and...well, there's more of them than there are of me.... [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] [img]smilies/eek.gif[/img] __________________ Giving thanks unto the Father...In whom we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins.~Colossians1:12a,14 * * * * * * * I am Samwise son of Hamfast, if by hoe or trowel I can get these weeds out of your garden, I will.You have my shears!;)

09-05-2002, 08:39 PM	#12
Tigerlily Gamgee Hostess of Spirits Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Meduseld Posts: 1,055	YAY!!!! Congrats to both of you!!!! Great pics!!!!!! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img] [img]smilies/cool.gif[/img] __________________ ~ ExerciseJunky.com (Hobbits fitness of choice!)~ ~Lady of Rohan: An Eowyn Fansite ~ ~The NEW/OLD Barrow Downs Photo Page~

09-05-2002, 11:14 PM	#13
Eol Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The Pacific Northwest - Tir Nan Og Posts: 306	Congradualations both of you! I envy lush for the opprutunity to live near such wonderful and ancient buildings. I have yet to really see anything older then one hundred years old, maybe two at best. __________________ Mes sana in corpec sano- (lt.) A sound mind in a sound body

09-06-2002, 07:02 AM	#14
Artilien Pile O'Bones Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Slovenia Posts: 24	[img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] CONGRATULATIONS!!! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [ October 11, 2002: Message edited by: Artilien ] __________________ ~/Artilien\~

09-06-2002, 11:45 AM	#15
shieldmaiden Wight Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: oblivion Posts: 103	Congradulations Lush& Samwise!!! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] Cute bears Samwise!! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Hey Artillien, I've noticed that you're from Slovenia, we are neighbours...well, almost (I'm from Yugoslavia). __________________ Huonya harya vanyë heni yassen sila i eleni! :)

09-06-2002, 01:36 PM	#16
Samwise Faithful Spirit Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: #3 Bagshot Row, Petaluma, Ca Posts: 2,299	Heh, TY, shieldmaiden. Last night, I'll admit it, I went in my room, got down on Sam Bill, Gerber and the other Bears' level and announced, <center> Guys, we won ! ! ! </center> My bears are the equivalent of my children, I admit it (there are actually 100+ bears in my collection).... [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img] Gerber was the one who fit best in the shirt, though! [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] [ September 06, 2002: Message edited by: Samwise ] __________________ Giving thanks unto the Father...In whom we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins.~Colossians1:12a,14 * * * * * * * I am Samwise son of Hamfast, if by hoe or trowel I can get these weeds out of your garden, I will.You have my shears!;)

09-06-2002, 01:50 PM	#17
Elenna A Ghostly Light Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: My private bubble of innocence Posts: 563	Hooray for Lush and Samwise! I must admit, I have not yet bought my shirt, but plan to do so in the future. Maybe I could take a picture of me wearing it in front of one of the many marvels of modern stupidity that Pittsburgh is home to. Anyway, Lush, what are you planning on doing with that bust? Knowing you, it'll be something interesting. Keep us posted! __________________ If a kid asks where rain comes from, I think a cute thing to tell him is "God is crying." And if he asks why God is crying, another cute thing to tell him is "Probably because of something you did."

09-06-2002, 04:11 PM	#18
Rose Cotton Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: A place worse then Mordor........School! Posts: 1,075	Congragulations you guys!!!!!! Samwise, your bears are absalutly adorable. Tell Sam and Bill I said hi! __________________ "There's nothing you can do, Harry... nothing... he's gone."-Remus Lupin "The closer we are to danger, the further we are from harm."-Pippin (now how can you argue with that logic?)

09-06-2002, 04:26 PM	#19
Samwise Faithful Spirit Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: #3 Bagshot Row, Petaluma, Ca Posts: 2,299	TY, Miss Rosie, an' I certainly will! __________________ Giving thanks unto the Father...In whom we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins.~Colossians1:12a,14 * * * * * * * I am Samwise son of Hamfast, if by hoe or trowel I can get these weeds out of your garden, I will.You have my shears!;)

09-06-2002, 05:27 PM	#21
Eol Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The Pacific Northwest - Tir Nan Og Posts: 306	Then Frodo would have certainly served a worthy cause! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ Mes sana in corpec sano- (lt.) A sound mind in a sound body

09-07-2002, 04:11 PM	#22
akhtene Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: May 2002 Location: stronghold of the North Posts: 390	Congratulations, Lush!!! Just happy a fellow Slav has made it! Congratulations, Samwise!!! Say hi to your fur companions [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] __________________ Где найти мне сил, чтобы вернуться через века, Чтобы ты - простил?.. А трава разлуки высока...

09-07-2002, 06:08 PM	#23
Samwise Faithful Spirit Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: #3 Bagshot Row, Petaluma, Ca Posts: 2,299	Posolutely, akhtene. Think that shirt will stay on that bear for the rest of time... [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] __________________ Giving thanks unto the Father...In whom we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins.~Colossians1:12a,14 * * * * * * * I am Samwise son of Hamfast, if by hoe or trowel I can get these weeds out of your garden, I will.You have my shears!;)

09-13-2002, 09:55 PM	#24
Samwise Faithful Spirit Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: #3 Bagshot Row, Petaluma, Ca Posts: 2,299	Thank you,Poncho8264--welcome to the 'Downs and the thread. I am torn between finishing the Two Towers first or just plowing into the Hobbit.... By the way, Mr. Barrow Wight, you've got awfully neat handwriting for someone so--uh--"rotted." [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] __________________ Giving thanks unto the Father...In whom we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins.~Colossians1:12a,14 * * * * * * * I am Samwise son of Hamfast, if by hoe or trowel I can get these weeds out of your garden, I will.You have my shears!;)