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09-23-2008, 06:22 AM
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Pilgrim Soul
Join Date: May 2004
Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle...
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I am only too happy to second what Nogrod has said about Heren's encouragement of newcomers. It is something for which I am forever in HI's debt - as well as his education programme regarding Georgia - this time last year I was able to explain to my family the reasons for Georgia playing rugby to such a high level, now alas I watch the news and fret about the safety of Heren and family. So I send a deathday wish for better times in his Shire.
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09-23-2008, 09:58 AM
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Shady She-Penguin
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: In a far land beyond the Sea
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Ooh, happy deathday, Heren... Eight years is quite an achievement (not that it would be so horrible here that one wouldn't have fun...
 ). I, too, must second what is said about Mr H-I and newcomers, and add a little point which is that I found it very nice and welcoming as a newcomer that such a respected and wise member as H-I thanked me for the reputation points I gave him. 
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09-23-2008, 12:27 PM
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A Voice That Gainsayeth
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: In that far land beyond the Sea
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Indeed a happy deathday, Mr. HI. Now eight years - that indeed feels almost unimaginable; it made me think how relative the numbers sometimes are - because while I can well imagine let's say eight apples, but have a problem with imagining a million apples; then if I try to imagine eight years at the Downs, I have a problem rightaway... but there's somebody who actually managed it
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09-23-2008, 08:34 PM
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Dread Horseman
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Behind you!
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Aye, a happy D-day to you, HI. Glad you were able to check in!
Yes, it does seem like only yesterday we were two young wights about the mounds. Look at us now, husbands and fathers both. Wouldn't it be nice if we were still talking Tolkien eight years hence, and maybe both our sons Junior Wights into the bargain. |
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10-16-2008, 11:50 PM
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Eidolon of a Took
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: my own private fantasy world
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It just occurred to me that my 6th Deathday was a couple weeks ago (Sep 28th, I believe). 6 years is a life-age on the internet, even if I only really check in to play Werewolf these days. I recall days gone by when I haunted the books and the movies and the RPGs and the mirthy endeavors not involving the phrase Tol-in-Gaurhoth. Way back when my screenname actually matched my age.
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10-17-2008, 10:23 AM
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Estelo dagnir, Melo ring
Join Date: Oct 2002
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Happy Deathday, Di!!
I believe my sixth was a few days ago... |
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10-17-2008, 11:03 AM
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A Voice That Gainsayeth
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: In that far land beyond the Sea
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Wow, six years, again, what a feat! In that case, belated happy Deathday, Dury! And to you too, Di!
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10-17-2008, 11:43 AM
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Ghost Prince of Cardolan
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Facing the world's troubles with Christ's hope!
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Happy Deathday to Durelin and Diamond18!
I Hope you stay around for another six years, have a good one!
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11-15-2008, 02:52 PM
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A Voice That Gainsayeth
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: In that far land beyond the Sea
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Today, I was thinking about what one single decision may change: what impact it had on my life, that one moment when I actually filled in my user name and all the required fields and hit the registration button. With that, perhaps simple step, the Downs opened for me, I made my place here, and got to know all you wonderful people around here. I am really happy that there was, two years ago, a 15th November in my life...
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11-15-2008, 03:22 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Ensconced in curmudgeonly pursuits
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11-15-2008, 05:48 PM
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11-15-2008, 05:53 PM
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Ghost Prince of Cardolan
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Facing the world's troubles with Christ's hope!
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Have A Good One!
Well happy Deathday Legate!
I'm certainly glad that you made the decision to join the Downs, you're a Tolkien genius and have opened my eyes to the deeper meaning of Tolkien's work! I hope that you stay around for many more years to come, and that you continue to be an inspiration in the discussions here. Cheers!I just noticed, mine was over a week ago. One year and counting.
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12-07-2008, 04:06 PM
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Flame Imperishable
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Right here
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I just realised that mine was 3 days ago.
Wow! I've been on the 'Downs for over a year.
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12-07-2008, 05:25 PM
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Shady She-Penguin
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: In a far land beyond the Sea
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Belated congrats, Eönwë.
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12-07-2008, 06:28 PM
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A Voice That Gainsayeth
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: In that far land beyond the Sea
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Yup, seconded. And, Eönwë... only a year? Man, you made an impact, or at least I get the feeling as if you have been around for much longer...
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12-11-2008, 12:42 PM
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Flame Imperishable
Join Date: Dec 2007
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12-11-2008, 01:32 PM
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Ghost Prince of Cardolan
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Facing the world's troubles with Christ's hope!
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Sorry I missed this, belated congrats to you Eonwe.
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12-14-2008, 10:21 PM
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Gruesome Spectre
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Heaven's doorstep
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Just a quick note to mark my 8 year anniversary here (and the first time I've had the presence of mind to notice). The forum has undergone a few changes since my first visit, but the Downs remains the best Tolkien site and forum to be found. Thanks to my intriguing and erudite fellow Downers for giving new meaning to the phrase 'never a dull moment', all the mods and admins for their tireless efforts, and most of all to the Wight, who somehow keeps this big ship flying.
With any luck, 10 years will be just around the corner. Cheers
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12-15-2008, 10:04 AM
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Guard of the Citadel
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Oxon
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Yay!
The Mistress of Penguins has been dead for four years today. May her Lordship forever stay dead on the BD! EDIT: To make it clear - Happy Deathday, Lommy!
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12-15-2008, 12:11 PM
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Shady She-Penguin
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: In a far land beyond the Sea
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Thanks, Might.
It always delights (and surprises) me when someone remembers my deathday without me first gloating about it.Four years... it's a long time, for sure. Especially if you think that I was not even fifteen when I joined (and you can very well see that in my first posts ). I do hope I will stay here forever. This place and all the people have just become incredibly important to me, in so many ways and levels...PS. Belated congrats, Inziladun. You make me feel like a newbie...
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12-15-2008, 12:38 PM
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A Voice That Gainsayeth
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: In that far land beyond the Sea
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With joining the praise of Lommy's deathday, I would also like to wish belated happy deathday to Valier, which was a few days ago, unfortunately I haven't been around to wish her on that very day. And of course, a belated happy deathday to Inziladun (and I agree with Lommy on that newbie thing, now what am I supposed to say...)
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12-15-2008, 12:46 PM
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Shady She-Penguin
Join Date: Dec 2004
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 But anyway, agreed about Valier. Belated deathday congrats to the ultimate 'downsian feline, may she stay here for a long time from now!
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12-15-2008, 02:56 PM
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Estelo dagnir, Melo ring
Join Date: Oct 2002
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Belated happy deathday to Inziladun! Cheers to 8 years!
And happy deathday to Lommy!! |
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12-15-2008, 04:15 PM
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Flame Imperishable
Join Date: Dec 2007
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Happy Deathday, Lommy!
And Inziladun, 8 years is amazing!
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12-15-2008, 04:52 PM
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Gruesome Spectre
Join Date: Dec 2000
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12-18-2008, 03:43 PM
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Guard of the Citadel
Join Date: Dec 2006
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12-18-2008, 05:48 PM
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Gruesome Spectre
Join Date: Dec 2000
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12-18-2008, 05:50 PM
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Flame Imperishable
Join Date: Dec 2007
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It was only yesterday, Might.
Happy belated Deathday! edit: x-ed
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12-18-2008, 08:43 PM
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12-19-2008, 01:34 AM
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Shady She-Penguin
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: In a far land beyond the Sea
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Belated congrats, Miggie.
Hope you stay here a bit more regularly now.
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12-19-2008, 04:53 AM
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Guard of the Citadel
Join Date: Dec 2006
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Why, of course I will! I have already taken the Quiz Room by force and slowly I will spread around in the other forums like a virus.
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12-19-2008, 09:39 AM
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A Voice That Gainsayeth
Join Date: Nov 2006
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12-19-2008, 07:00 PM
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Guard of the Citadel
Join Date: Dec 2006
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Btw, why am I still Miggy/ Miggie?
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12-20-2008, 07:53 AM
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A Voice That Gainsayeth
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12-22-2008, 02:17 PM
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Shady She-Penguin
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A Voice That Gainsayeth
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Dead Serious
Join Date: Jan 2005
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Today is, in many parts of the world, the Feast of the Epiphany, which is the feast of Jesus being revealed to us as God among us. Although this may mean nothing to most of you, I find it wicked cool that January 6th is ALSO my Deathday. Not that I intend to make any Christ-like comparisons for myself about that being the day I revealed myself among you... I'll make it more flattering and say it's the day the awesomeness of the Downs was revealed to me. In any case, four years of being a Downer have somewhere disappeared, and I consider myself lucky to have looked it up in time to celebrate it (I knew it was early January, but forgot the date). The good times I've had on this site, and off of it with friendships forged because of it, grow more numerous every year.
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01-07-2009, 06:13 AM
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A Voice That Gainsayeth
Join Date: Nov 2006
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Now that is nice
Belated happy deathday, then. And hope you are going to have a long stay with us yet...And just following the train of thoughts you started, it occured to me that in that case the "coolest" Deathday would be probably the Good Friday. But, (perhaps fortunately) its calendar date changes every year, so one cannot have it.
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01-07-2009, 07:18 AM
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Hauntress of the Havens
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: IN it, but not OF it
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The whole day today, the thought that there's something I should be remembering kept gnawing at me... and turns out it should have happened yesterday. Boo for amnesia.
Happy deathday, Michael. It's amazing that it's already been four years, but somehow it's not hard to believe.And late deathday greetings to Kath, who turned 5 years dead last January 4! What a perfect day to join the Downs.
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01-12-2009, 11:19 AM
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Princess of Skwerlz
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles)
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'Tis my 7th deathday today! Who'd have thought that this site would be such an important part of my life for so many years?!
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