A Memorial of Members - Page 10 - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Envinyatar · 06-02-2008, 03:23 PM

*grins widely*

You are too kind, ladies!

Nice to see you're both still here.

Gorwingel · 06-03-2008, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brinniel

Also, what has ever happened to Beren87, Raefindel, Arien, Alkanoonion, GaladrieloftheOlden, Gorwingel, and LePetitChoux? I have not seen any of them since I came back in June.

Oh my gosh... somebody remembered me!
I have to admit, it's been about three years since the last time I checked in.
What have I been up to since I joined this forum six years ago? Well, I've been busy finishing college (Bachelor in History), working for a mouse that wears little red pants, and just simply growing up and finding myself.
I still dearly love LOTR. Though at this moment my knowledge is quite rusty, so I plan to keep far away from the book forum at this time.

Though I'm really excited about the upcoming Hobbit movie!

Brinniel · 06-03-2008, 12:43 AM

Gorwingel! It's good to see you around again...I hope you're here stay for awhile at least.

Mithalwen · 06-03-2008, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Envinyatar

*grins widely*

You are too kind, ladies!

Nice to see you're both still here.

Quick Dury, snare him with another splendid RPG proposal before he wanders off again...

Durelin · 06-03-2008, 01:03 PM

Haha, you flatter me now, Mith. It is always a great temptation, that game proposal form...

Thinlómien · 06-04-2008, 06:27 AM

What? A horde of old member reappearings?

I'm especially delighted to see Envinyatar - he was the first ever to rep a RPG post by me, even though he wasn't even playing in the RPG...

Mithalwen · 06-04-2008, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Durelin

Haha, you flatter me now, Mith. It is always a great temptation, that game proposal form...

Oh Dury, I dodn't do flattery merely state the truth... I still revisit Sirannon when I need cheering up.... (yes I do have a deeply hidden gooey side

).

Nilpaurion Felagund · 06-11-2008, 02:17 AM

Been reading old Books threads, so now I miss Keep' and doug*platypus.

And Lindolirian.

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 06-11-2008, 07:05 PM

I see that nobody missed me in my short period of absence... oh well...

Mithalwen · 06-19-2008, 02:02 PM

but despite the fact we had many differences of opinion culminating occasionally in strong exchanges of views, I find I miss the humour and intelligence of The Saucepan Man greatly and hope that life is treating him well (now that he has seemingly discovered that it is sustainable beyond the Downs).

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 06-19-2008, 02:11 PM

I miss Saucepan Man too, and Fea. Larger than life figures both, but I also miss Numenorean. Where are you, man?

Eönwë · 06-19-2008, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mithalwen

but despite the fact we had many differences of opinion culminating occasionally in strong exchanges of views, I find I miss the humour and intelligence of The Saucepan Man greatly and hope that life is treating him well (now that he has seemingly discovered that it is sustainable beyond the Downs).

You know, he still has the most posts out of all Downers.

Mithalwen · 06-19-2008, 02:35 PM

Despite not having posted for five months and little before.... yes..... while there are a delightful bunch of newer arrivals I do miss Sauce, Heren, Fordim and the reduced presence of others such as Lal and Dave.... the giants of my early days here...

Lalaith · 06-19-2008, 02:41 PM

I am sure you will empathise, Mith, when I tell you that reading the Grimoire while playing DWW, and now looking at Nilp's sig, has made me pine for Ang again. He was going to co-mod your operatic WW at one point, wasn't he?

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 06-19-2008, 02:44 PM

Ah yes, the other Downer, whose name would just not come to me a few moments ago, is The Only Real Estel. Funny guy.

Lalaith · 06-19-2008, 02:48 PM

Oh, and lovely Spawn. I always wanted to be a wolf with her....

Nilpaurion Felagund · 06-19-2008, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Lalaith

Oh, and lovely Spawn. I always wanted to be a wolf with her....

Well, she has, as Mithalwen had said, found a life 'sustainable beyond the Downs' . . .

I've spent most of my time back at BD reading old threads . . . and remembering the old days.

Look at us, talking like a bunch of old forum members.

You are old forum members.

Mithalwen · 06-20-2008, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lalaith

I am sure you will empathise, Mith, when I tell you that reading the Grimoire , has made me pine for Ang again. He was going to co-mod your operatic WW at one point, wasn't he?

I hope I can get him at least to act as consultant still. Yes there are many whose presence on the Downs I miss - including Ang whose posts were utterly delightful - but have the consolation of knowing that they are ok and hopefully enjoying life through LJ and Facebook.

There is an extra poignancy about the absence of people you only know through the Down's.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 07-06-2008, 06:08 PM

I've said it many times, but I'm going to repeat myself:

The Barrow-Downs is the most fantastic web community I've ever come across. You guys are better than family.

I missed you too.

Rune Son of Bjarne · 07-06-2008, 09:31 PM

I miss Gothmog!

He was nice to have around in many ways.

Lhunardawen · 07-07-2008, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Feanor of the Peredhil

I've said it many times, but I'm going to repeat myself:

The Barrow-Downs is the most fantastic web community I've ever come across. You guys are better than family.

I missed you too.

I guess I'm not just seeing things? Haha, she just couldn't stay away...

Wonderful to see you back here, Fea.

(Yeah, even if I'm already starting to disappear myself...)

Feanor of the Peredhil · 07-07-2008, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lhunardawen

I guess I'm not just seeing things? Haha, she just couldn't stay away...

Ghostly, ethereal, and gorgeous though I may be... I'm here.

For about as long as it takes to play a werewolf game. I needed something to think critically about, you see. I get bored without things to occupy me. And you don't want to see me bored. Same way you don't want to see the Incredible Hulk... hungry.

Thinlómien · 07-07-2008, 01:19 PM

Can I second all that has been said here lately? I miss them too...

Nogrod · 07-07-2008, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thinlómien

Can I second all that has been said here lately? I miss them too...

Too many names and persons I learned to love and appreciate have gone indeed even if I'm a relative newbie still...

But there are also new people coming in - ones to become the household names and to become ones like those left. Like life it means coming and going; birth, blossoming and waning.

It leaves one with a quiet sadness of losing a friend but also with joy of meeting new people as a prospect of new friends.

I guess the internet-age is like this, just a bit faster our life-spans and real-life relations are (now I was betrayed to be the oldie I am!).

Miss you guys.

ninja91 · 07-14-2008, 06:22 PM

I have been real busy with RL stuff like college, all the works

I will do my best to get on frequently, I saw lommy's and legate's posts on the birthday thread, and I promise I will try to get on. I am sure you all understan that I love this place, but things happen

until next time

Mithalwen · 08-08-2008, 12:28 PM

As the situation in Georgia deteriorates, I am sure I am not alone in holding Heren Istarion and his family in my thoughts and in being grateful that he is at least away from the immediate area of conflict.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 08-11-2008, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mithalwen

As the situation in Georgia deteriorates, I am sure I am not alone in holding Heren Istarion and his family in my thoughts and in being grateful that he is at least away from the immediate area of conflict.

You're not alone. Heren, you've got all my hopes and wishes...

Mithalwen · 08-11-2008, 12:10 PM

Alas that my gratitude was misplaced due to faulty geography - looking at maps over the weekend shows he is more than close enough.

piosenniel · 08-13-2008, 10:37 AM

Just to let everyone who expressed concern about HerenIstarion - I received a PM from him early this morning:

Quote:

Originally Posted by HI on 08/13

Hi Pio, my apologies for not being able to answer you earlier - have been stuck in a country with the family (went for vacation ere all this began) and only just managed to get out through lanes and by-roads. Excuse the brevity of the message as well - connection is erratic, better send a short message then find myself unable to send one at all. All three comparably (say, to this morning's conditions) safe and surely sound. Hope it won't get worse than that.

Let's hope this dangerous situation in Georgia is soon resolved in a peaceful manner.

Thinlómien · 08-13-2008, 10:49 AM

Thanks, pio, for informing us...

I'm glad to hear that he and his family are safe.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 08-13-2008, 11:04 AM

Thank you so much, Pio. It's so good to know that they're relatively okay.

HerenIstarion · 08-13-2008, 12:04 PM

Here I am in person (virtually)

Again restraining from prolixity for fear of getting disconnected, my apologies

Thanks Pio for posting that for me

And Mith, I likes your avatar very much

Mithalwen · 08-13-2008, 12:08 PM

It is fantastic to have news of you. I intend to keep my avatar until the situation is more satisfactorily resolved

.

Lhunardawen · 08-13-2008, 12:12 PM

HI! It's so good to see you here, and to know that you and your family are okay.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 08-13-2008, 12:26 PM

*hugs Mister Istarion*

Thank you so much for keeping us informed. I can't say I'd blame you if you were too busy to keep web-pals up to date. But it is nice to have primary source reassurance.

Estelyn Telcontar · 08-27-2008, 10:50 AM

For those of you who would like to read more about HerenIstarion's experiences in the current conflict in his home country, here is a diary that covers some of them: George's Georgian War Diary

I was very moved by what I read there.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 08-27-2008, 04:21 PM

Thanks for providing this for us, Esty.

Lalwendë · 08-28-2008, 02:33 PM

Cheers, Esty! So has he sent his little one out of the country or has he kept his family close now things have calmed down?

The bit that had my hair standing on end was when he was saying about the axe and wondering whether to black out the windows of the cottage....

And then writing about how he'd had his old Astra repaired...so everyday (I know all about the trials of keeping old family cars running) but in the midst of fear.

Lalaith · 08-28-2008, 04:20 PM

I was going to say that I enjoyed reading HI's blog but I feel that 'enjoy' isn't really the right word. Impressed, certainly - he is a very brave and resourceful man.
I have encouraged other people I know to read it too.
I hope that the power-addicts will grow tired of playing their ugly political games, and that there will be a peaceful resolution for HI, his family and everyone else in that part of the world.

Alkanoonion · 08-29-2008, 05:20 AM

A few months late in my reply sorry.
I am still here I just don't post much, mostly I lurk from work as a guest as I lost my net connection at home but I am back now.
Good to see George safe I was not sure if he still posted on the downs.

OOC do people here use facebook? if so feel free to add me http://www.facebook.com/people/Joseph_Wahl/1384816501 you can even have a look at my snaz new hair

I will try and post more, only 391 post in 6years on the Downs lol

06-02-2008, 03:23 PM	#361
Envinyatar Quill Revenant Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Wandering through the Downs..... Posts: 849	grins widely You are too kind, ladies! Nice to see you're both still here. __________________ ‘Many are the strange chances of the world,’ said Mithrandir, ‘and help oft shall come from the hands of the weak when the Wise falter.’ – Gandalf in: The Silmarillion, 'Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age'

06-03-2008, 12:43 AM	#363
Brinniel Reflection of Darkness Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Polishing the stars. Well, somebody has to do it; they're looking a little bit dull. Posts: 2,983	Gorwingel! It's good to see you around again...I hope you're here stay for awhile at least. __________________ Nolite te bastardes carborundorum

06-04-2008, 06:27 AM	#366
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	What? A horde of old member reappearings? I'm especially delighted to see Envinyatar - he was the first ever to rep a RPG post by me, even though he wasn't even playing in the RPG... __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

06-11-2008, 02:17 AM	#368
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,312	Been reading old Books threads, so now I miss Keep' and *dougplatypus. And Lindolirian*. __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good...*

06-11-2008, 07:05 PM	#369
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	I see that nobody missed me in my short period of absence... oh well... __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.

06-03-2008, 01:03 PM	#365
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	Haha, you flatter me now, Mith. It is always a great temptation, that game proposal form...

06-19-2008, 02:02 PM	#370
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,455	He will probably spit his coffee again if he ever reads this... but despite the fact we had many differences of opinion culminating occasionally in strong exchanges of views, I find I miss the humour and intelligence of The Saucepan Man greatly and hope that life is treating him well (now that he has seemingly discovered that it is sustainable beyond the Downs). __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

06-19-2008, 02:11 PM	#371
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	I miss Saucepan Man too, and Fea. Larger than life figures both, but I also miss Numenorean. Where are you, man? __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

06-19-2008, 02:35 PM	#373
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,455	Despite not having posted for five months and little before.... yes..... while there are a delightful bunch of newer arrivals I do miss Sauce, Heren, Fordim and the reduced presence of others such as Lal and Dave.... the giants of my early days here... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

06-19-2008, 02:41 PM	#374
Lalaith Blithe Spirit Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,779	I am sure you will empathise, Mith, when I tell you that reading the Grimoire while playing DWW, and now looking at Nilp's sig, has made me pine for Ang again. He was going to co-mod your operatic WW at one point, wasn't he? __________________ Out went the candle, and we were left darkling

06-19-2008, 02:44 PM	#375
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	Ah yes, the other Downer, whose name would just not come to me a few moments ago, is The Only Real Estel. Funny guy. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

06-19-2008, 02:48 PM	#376
Lalaith Blithe Spirit Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,779	Oh, and lovely Spawn. I always wanted to be a wolf with her.... __________________ Out went the candle, and we were left darkling

07-06-2008, 06:08 PM	#379
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	I've said it many times, but I'm going to repeat myself: The Barrow-Downs is the most fantastic web community I've ever come across. You guys are better than family. I missed you too. __________________ peace

07-07-2008, 01:19 PM	#383
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Can I second all that has been said here lately? I miss them too... __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

08-08-2008, 12:28 PM	#386
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,455	As the situation in Georgia deteriorates, I am sure I am not alone in holding Heren Istarion and his family in my thoughts and in being grateful that he is at least away from the immediate area of conflict. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

08-11-2008, 12:10 PM	#388
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,455	Alas that my gratitude was misplaced due to faulty geography - looking at maps over the weekend shows he is more than close enough. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

08-13-2008, 10:49 AM	#390
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Thanks, pio, for informing us... I'm glad to hear that he and his family are safe. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

08-13-2008, 11:04 AM	#391
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	Thank you so much, Pio. It's so good to know that they're relatively okay. __________________ peace

08-13-2008, 12:04 PM	#392
HerenIstarion Deadnight Chanter Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,244	Here I am in person (virtually) Again restraining from prolixity for fear of getting disconnected, my apologies Thanks Pio for posting that for me And Mith, I likes your avatar very much __________________ Egroeg Ihkhsal - Would you believe in the love at first sight? - Yes I'm certain that it happens all the time!

08-13-2008, 12:08 PM	#393
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,455	It is fantastic to have news of you. I intend to keep my avatar until the situation is more satisfactorily resolved . __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

08-13-2008, 12:12 PM	#394
Lhunardawen Hauntress of the Havens Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: IN it, but not OF it Posts: 2,538	HI! It's so good to see you here, and to know that you and your family are okay.

08-13-2008, 12:26 PM	#395
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	hugs Mister Istarion Thank you so much for keeping us informed. I can't say I'd blame you if you were too busy to keep web-pals up to date. But it is nice to have primary source reassurance. __________________ peace

08-27-2008, 10:50 AM	#396
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	For those of you who would like to read more about HerenIstarion's experiences in the current conflict in his home country, here is a diary that covers some of them: George's Georgian War Diary I was very moved by what I read there. __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

08-27-2008, 04:21 PM	#397
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	Thanks for providing this for us, Esty. __________________ peace

08-28-2008, 02:33 PM	#398
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	Cheers, Esty! So has he sent his little one out of the country or has he kept his family close now things have calmed down? The bit that had my hair standing on end was when he was saying about the axe and wondering whether to black out the windows of the cottage.... And then writing about how he'd had his old Astra repaired...so everyday (I know all about the trials of keeping old family cars running) but in the midst of fear. __________________ Gordon's alive!

08-28-2008, 04:20 PM	#399
Lalaith Blithe Spirit Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,779	I was going to say that I enjoyed reading HI's blog but I feel that 'enjoy' isn't really the right word. Impressed, certainly - he is a very brave and resourceful man. I have encouraged other people I know to read it too. I hope that the power-addicts will grow tired of playing their ugly political games, and that there will be a peaceful resolution for HI, his family and everyone else in that part of the world. __________________ Out went the candle, and we were left darkling

08-29-2008, 05:20 AM	#400
Alkanoonion Spirit in Eriador Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Adelaide Posts: 392	A few months late in my reply sorry. I am still here I just don't post much, mostly I lurk from work as a guest as I lost my net connection at home but I am back now. Good to see George safe I was not sure if he still posted on the downs. OOC do people here use facebook? if so feel free to add me http://www.facebook.com/people/Joseph_Wahl/1384816501 you can even have a look at my snaz new hair I will try and post more, only 391 post in 6years on the Downs lol __________________ In prosperity our friends know us; in adversity we know our friends. Last edited by Alkanoonion; 08-29-2008 at 05:30 AM.