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08-15-2008, 02:27 PM | #1 |
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A Barrow-Downs Get Together.
The I met Another BDer Thread is being chatted to death so I thought I'd start my own thread...
I thought that it would be great to have a Barrow-Downs cruise or get together of some sort and Groin Redbeard thought so too, so instead of filling up the other thread with our chat, I thought we might discuss it here... I don't know if this thread really belongs here, but if it doesn't I guess Esty or somebody could move it... So, If the Barrow-Downs could have a get together where would we have it and why?
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08-15-2008, 02:34 PM | #2 |
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Here of course.... which would be very handy for me were I not too antisocial to attend...
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08-15-2008, 02:45 PM | #4 |
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It is very pretty and it has downs... and I think barrows
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08-15-2008, 02:58 PM | #5 |
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Well, having been to the Isle of Wight myself, I think it would be a very nice place.
But since I'm only 14, my parents probably wouldn't allow me to go.
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08-15-2008, 03:04 PM | #6 |
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Well since it is more or less stuck in the 1950's you would be safe enough .. save that there seems to be a faction of downers that seem to want to form a secular cult
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I would think the most appropriate locale for a massive party would be somewhere with significance to the books. What with Bree and Edoras out of the question, somewhere Tolkieny would simply have to suffice. Shall we descend upon Oxford?
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08-15-2008, 05:01 PM | #8 |
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Here maybe?
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08-15-2008, 09:18 PM | #10 |
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Well as far as THAT goes, some of the internet people have to wonder too.
Mind you, it's better than the Doctor Who obsession that seems to be going around. *cough cough* Oh, and I'm still holding out for the first big Downer meeting involving a wedding. Maybe a wedding on a cruise. To Antarctica. From Bermuda.
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Why not Bloemfontein, South Africa aka birthplace of Tolkien? Yeah yeah, he was only there for three years, but at least it'd give us all an excuse to see Africa. Quote:
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08-16-2008, 09:28 AM | #13 |
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*raises hand* Unless you schedule for the last weekend of May, when I'm busy.
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08-16-2008, 10:36 AM | #14 |
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Come to the Middle East, my lovelies. Or else, give me an excuse to go West again.
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08-16-2008, 11:47 AM | #15 |
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*runs to daddy to pester him with the thought of a nice spring trip*
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Oh, and as we are all Tolkien fans, I fully expect gold-lettered invitations, ala Bilbo.
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And I agree, some obsessions are very good! I wish I could go... Apparently there is a nice Russian Tea Room in New York as well, two great things for the price of one!
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08-16-2008, 03:23 PM | #18 | |
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Oh, and I still like the B-Downs cruise idea best.
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08-17-2008, 10:59 AM | #19 |
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Now there is a location I might actually be able to reach, as I don't think I'm up to swimming across the Atlantic, cruising on a barrel or no. And besides my passport would get wet and the ink run.
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08-17-2008, 11:11 AM | #20 |
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You know, Rikae, if you're serious about importing Barrowdowners to Upstate, I'd be perfectly happy to help organize matters and make it happen.
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08-17-2008, 12:21 PM | #21 |
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Upstate New York sounds alright with me. It might be a little difficult for me since this year is my first time at a university. Just name the date and I'll see what I can do with my school schedule.
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08-17-2008, 12:57 PM | #22 |
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This may be getting silly...
But, with so many Downers living so far apart, what may be more likely and sensible (if that's the right word) would be, not one big massive meet up, but a few. Perhaps roughly the same day or week. We should get one person from each meet to film it and post it up so we can all, in some way, share the experiences.
So, for example; A British Downer meet could take place somewhere in the midlands like Birmingham or some such. In the hope that its not too far away for people, of course. Or, better yet, some place where there are things to do, places to visit and so on. Or how about Scotland? A sibling of mine went up there with friends and they all banded together to rent a cottage for a week. I wonder if there is anywhere in the lakes or something we Britons could do that? A Scandinavian meet has already happened and it wouldn't be fair... Just kidding. A general European meet in... urm... Dusseldorf? Or the south of France... just outside Christopher Tolkien's house. An American meet (may have to be divided into North and South?) in whatever places are most applicable. Close to Canada so our Canadian friends can plausibly get there. I don't know... something like this?
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08-17-2008, 01:10 PM | #23 |
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Divided into North and South. You're a man after my own heart, Hookbill! This does make a lot more sense. Gwathagor, you are up in Oregon, correct?
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08-17-2008, 01:26 PM | #24 |
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Please be careful what info you give out, and to whom. Especially if you're considered "underage" where you come from...or crunchable and juicy...
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08-17-2008, 01:32 PM | #25 |
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Exactly. The precise details should, I think, be discussed by PM. If we agree to this facade, we should use this thread to discuss the general stuff; rough locations and estimated dates. Perhaps we should have one, or a few, organisers for each meet who those interested can PM for more information?
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08-17-2008, 01:48 PM | #26 |
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Yes. I have the dubious distinction of dwelling on the Left Coast, though I'm really a Southern fella at heart.
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Actually, given the distribution on population on this continent of ours, an east/west divide might be more appropriate than north/south, though I certainly agree a divide would be necessary. After all, Hookbill is thinking of three meets in Europe... and Canada and the U.S. are each larger than Europe, without getting themselves smushed together--in terms of land, of course, not population.
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08-17-2008, 02:39 PM | #28 |
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If you are planning a BD-meet in the U.K. why not try it around the new year?
I've been saving some of the money I got from the textbooks I have been making and we (Lommy, Greenie & me) have been thinking about taking a trip to the U.K. around the new year as our school starts a week after the turn of the year. I have a few friends in London who will lodge us for a few nights but then we could either take the budget buses or rent a car to get somewhere. And why not at least Eomer and Caílin crossing the canal for the occasion as well?
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Yes, we are all pretty much scattered about. Good for passing on an Olympic torch to the ends of the earth, but not so much for an all inclusive get together. As I recall, this sort of discussion was bounced around a few years back in this forum, with the North American threads developing along the lines of SE, NE, Midwest, Great Lakes etc.
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08-17-2008, 03:14 PM | #30 |
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Depending on location, some folks might be interested in this as a potential meeting-place. (See the link.) Their collection of Tolkien books and artifacts (like his desk/pen/pipe/etc.) is unsurpassed.
They also have C.S. Lewis's wardrobe.
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Canadians Midwest US Southeast US Texas London/England Australia Seattle/Northwest US California (Bay Area) East Coast US There were a lot of other threads about other locations, but I think these were the only ones specifically discussing possible gatherings. It's interesting to look at these old threads, though sadly many of the members who posted are long gone. It seems that there were a lot more Americans back in those days. Now I think there may be more Europeans...or maybe it just feels that way... Quote:
Btw, I highly encourage BDers to come visit Boston starting September 7 and on. In my personal opinion, it's one of the best (and historical) cities to visit in the US, plus it's absolutely gorgeous in the fall. But most importantly, it's where I happen to go to school.
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With no promise to be able to attend myself, those who cannot make it to Europe or upstate New York may find it easier to get to Milwaukee. I know that sounds like an odd location, but Tolkien's papers are there, at Marquette University. I can't make any promises about how fun it would be, since I haven't been there since high school (many, many, many years ago.) There's always Lake Michegan and Wisconsin beer and brats, not to mention a Jesuit University Library/Archive to explore. Librarians can be very gracious, and it would be nice to see some of Tolkien's work in his own handwriting.
By the way, here's what Marquette is currently showing on their website about their Tolkien Archive: http://www.marquette.edu/library/inf...oceedings.html Actually seems a little out of date to me, though the books available look interesting. Anyway, it's just a suggestion.
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Hmm... I have the perfect idea! How about Fairbanks, Alaska in the middle of the winter! it's only a six hour drive from where I live!
Or for the Downers who don't like very low temperatures, how about Fairbanks in the summer, there is a very nice camp ground up there... Or even better Barrow! Whoops, sorry... I don't think most Downers live anywhere near Alaska... I guess I'll travel somewhere else then...
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08-18-2008, 11:24 AM | #36 |
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I work in the archives during the school year.
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08-18-2008, 10:09 PM | #39 |
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I agree with several meetups in different locations by region. Unfortunately, I don't think I could make it to anything not within an hour of my home. All I'll say is that it's halfway between the North Pole and the Equator...in the US of A.
But if there's a meetup in my area, I'll consider drifting by.
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