What do you "assign" to the Shire? - Page 27 - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Groin Redbeard · 01-24-2008, 01:51 PM

Cowboys and horses!

littlemanpoet · 01-24-2008, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Groin Redbeard

Cowboys and horses!

I wonder what Hobbits would think of that?

Rikae · 01-25-2008, 06:47 AM

Hmm...
shutters, big, fluffy square pillows, salami and cheese for breakfast, mineral water, dim streetlights that let you see the stars, brick pedestrian streets, magpies, 500 year old houses, real castles and my future in-laws get assigned to the Shire.

Estelyn Telcontar · 01-25-2008, 09:20 AM

According to your description, Rikae, I'm already there!

Mithalwen · 01-25-2008, 02:36 PM

Being appreciated - always nice but even better when it comes from an unexpected source.

Groin Redbeard · 01-25-2008, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

I wonder what Hobbits would think of that?

They'd love it. The hobbits could teach the cowboys to play golf, and the cowboys can teach the hobbits how to ride horses. Then they can play their first game of Polo!

Kath · 01-25-2008, 06:22 PM

Succeeding in learning a ridiculous amount of choreography in a tiny amount of time, especially considering my (lack of) dancing skills.

Nogrod · 01-25-2008, 06:54 PM

The simple option of sleeping late tomrrow.

That's a bliss after a few weeks of rushed scheduals...

Volo · 01-25-2008, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Nogrod

The simple option of sleeping late tomrrow.

That's a bliss after a few weeks of rushed scheduals...

I couldn't agree more!

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 01-26-2008, 01:59 AM

Oh yes! After going to bed at twelve O'clock midnight and waknig up at 5:30 in the morning for three weeks, I'm pretty content with waking up late!

Groin Redbeard · 01-26-2008, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Nogrod

The simple option of sleeping late tomrrow.

That's a bliss after a few weeks of rushed scheduals...

Another reputation point to Nogrod. I do love my bed, although why you would assign it to the Shire instead of your room I'll never know.

Thinlómien · 01-31-2008, 09:40 AM

So, I assign:

- Acting. Those rare moments you feel you're doing it well are just awesome.
- Finding you have skills you didn't think you have. Like, for example, being able to change clothes very quickly.
- Contact lenses. They make life easier.
- Not being hungry even though you probably should be. Simply because being hungry is unpleasant.
- Laughing. Because it's just fun.

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 01-31-2008, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Thinlómien

So, I assign:

- Acting. Those rare moments you feel you're doing it well are just awesome.
- Finding you have skills you didn't think you have. Like, for example, being able to change clothes very quickly.
- Contact lenses. They make life easier.
- Not being hungry even though you probably should be. Simply because being hungry is unpleasant.
- Laughing. Because it's just fun.

Laughing should be counted as a life skill, in fact someone could probably teach a class on how to laugh! I laugh and giggle a lot.

Volo · 02-02-2008, 08:51 AM

My first friend ever, with whom I thought I had lost contacts, suddenly sending me an e-mail - what could be greater than that?

Groin Redbeard · 02-08-2008, 12:09 PM

Peaceful evenings and my favorite Oak tree.

McCaber · 02-08-2008, 01:41 PM

Clear winter nights when the world is dark and the stars are shining bright. Cold it may be, but beautiful.

Mithalwen · 02-08-2008, 03:24 PM

I will second that without going into a "Campaign for dark skies" rant...

I assign finally getting a problem resolved and the hope of a little lie in tomorrow..... or at least a hour with coffee and the paper before having to be more productive

Kath · 02-08-2008, 05:32 PM

I assign the very fun day I've just had and the brilliance that is Stomp! I saw it years ago but forgot just how enjoyable it really was.

Mithalwen · 02-12-2008, 01:14 PM

Brown paper packages tied up with string...

but cardboard and sellotape work nicely too

Lalwendë · 02-12-2008, 02:31 PM

I assign seeing the International Space Centre with the Atlantis Space Shuttle docked on it whizz above my head this evening. Twice! That was just...amazing!

I recommend the NASA website!

Mithalwen · 02-15-2008, 02:17 PM

Discovering how to stop Amazon recommending books on the basis of admissions to owning various children's classics proffered becasue I ordered the Children of Hurin (and so they offered the Hobbit). I am not embarrassed about owning The House at Pooh Corner, The Wind in the Willows and so forth but had thought telling them that I owned a book would shut them up but no they seemed to think I wanted every wretched edition.... Ok so a small person never received "No matter what" because it was too beautiful for me to part with but that was an exception....

Volo · 02-15-2008, 04:23 PM

Dances! I hope I'll have the enthusiasm I have now for next year's ball.

Finduilas · 02-15-2008, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Volo

Dances! I hope I'll have the enthusiasm I have now for next year's ball.

Hmm. What kind of dances? Because, I would assign English Country Dances.

Rikae · 02-15-2008, 04:50 PM

Excessive compliments.

Kath · 02-15-2008, 05:58 PM

Seeing something you've worked so hard on finally coming to fruition (and feeling it!). So, so looking forward to tomorrow, I don't care if we lose, it's been great!

Azaelia of Willowbottom · 02-18-2008, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thinlómien

So, I assign:

- Acting. Those rare moments you feel you're doing it well are just awesome.
- Finding you have skills you didn't think you have. Like, for example, being able to change clothes very quickly.
- Contact lenses. They make life easier.
- Not being hungry even though you probably should be. Simply because being hungry is unpleasant.
- Laughing. Because it's just fun.

All very definitely seconded!!

I also assign accidental discoveries. I found something really awesome last night that I hope I get to do with my summer, completely accidentally, while trying to find a school to transfer to next year.

YAY!

MatthewM · 02-18-2008, 05:00 PM

Revenge!

Rikae · 02-18-2008, 05:27 PM

Victory!

Kath · 02-18-2008, 05:29 PM

Finishing an essay! Who says pressure is bad for you?

Thinlómien · 02-19-2008, 07:11 AM

Holidays. Sleeping. Chocolate. Writing. The Sims. Good company.

Rikae · 02-20-2008, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kath

Finishing an essay! Who says pressure is bad for you?

Seconded (times three - finished three essays today!)

Thinlómien · 02-21-2008, 08:33 PM

Talking with silly friends very late and for a long time.

McCaber · 02-21-2008, 09:16 PM

Finishing a five-page essay 3 (count 'em, 3) minutes before I need to leave for class.

Rikae · 02-28-2008, 12:11 PM

Birthday presents.

Groin Redbeard · 03-01-2008, 03:59 PM

There is nothing more satisfying in life (besides a Crispy Cream Dougnut)

than sitting down after three months of studying for a test and knowing that you are fully prepared.

Volo · 03-02-2008, 02:24 PM

Nogrod's lessons. I am filling my schoolbag for tomorrow and encountered the notebook I use on his lessons. To check whether I need it, I looked at the curriculum and saw that no, I don't need it. It felt so bad to take it out of the bag that I had to smile.

Volo · 03-03-2008, 12:01 PM

Fresh new snow. It makes nature look so small and familiar. I went for a walk yesterday about midnight and was surprised to see snow everywhere, a nice surprise.
It was quite an amusing walk, since I hadn't walked in "the dark forest" (which wasn't that dark yesterday) for about a year. Even encountered several new buildings in two places... :S

Thinlómien · 03-05-2008, 11:08 AM

Snow and sunshine.

Mithalwen · 03-05-2008, 01:34 PM

Thinlomien for sharing her portkey to the downs - and many other reasons ...

Estelyn Telcontar · 03-05-2008, 02:10 PM

Yes, three cheers for Lommy's secret door! May her thrushes ever thrive, and may the sun shine on the keyholes, even if it's not Durin's Day...

01-24-2008, 01:51 PM	#1041
Groin Redbeard Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Facing the world's troubles with Christ's hope! Posts: 1,635	Cowboys and horses! __________________ I heard the bells on Christmas Day. Their old, familiar carols play. And wild and sweet the words repeatof peace on earth, good-will to men! ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

01-25-2008, 09:20 AM	#1044
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	According to your description, Rikae, I'm already 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...'

01-25-2008, 02:36 PM	#1045
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,458	Being appreciated - always nice but even better when it comes from an unexpected source. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

01-25-2008, 06:22 PM	#1047
Kath Everlasting Whiteness Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perusing the laminated book of dreams Posts: 4,533	Succeeding in learning a ridiculous amount of choreography in a tiny amount of time, especially considering my (lack of) dancing skills. __________________ “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

01-25-2008, 06:54 PM	#1048
Nogrod Flame of the Ainulindalë Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wearing rat's coat, crowskin, crossed staves in a field behaving as the wind behaves Posts: 9,308	The simple option of sleeping late tomrrow. That's a bliss after a few weeks of rushed scheduals... __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

01-25-2008, 06:47 AM	#1043
Rikae Mellifluous Maia Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A glade open to the stars, deep in Nan Elmoth Posts: 3,489	Hmm... shutters, big, fluffy square pillows, salami and cheese for breakfast, mineral water, dim streetlights that let you see the stars, brick pedestrian streets, magpies, 500 year old houses, real castles and my future in-laws get assigned to the Shire.

01-26-2008, 01:59 AM	#1050
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	Oh yes! After going to bed at twelve O'clock midnight and waknig up at 5:30 in the morning for three weeks, I'm pretty content with waking up late! __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.

01-31-2008, 09:40 AM	#1052
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	I'm on a desperate quest to make this thread as popular as the Mordor-one... So, I assign: - Acting. Those rare moments you feel you're doing it well are just awesome. - Finding you have skills you didn't think you have. Like, for example, being able to change clothes very quickly. - Contact lenses. They make life easier. - Not being hungry even though you probably should be. Simply because being hungry is unpleasant. - Laughing. Because it's just fun. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

02-02-2008, 08:51 AM	#1054
Volo Silver in My Silent Heart Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the great beauty Posts: 1,611	My first friend ever, with whom I thought I had lost contacts, suddenly sending me an e-mail - what could be greater than that? __________________ Fenris Wolf The EVEN NEWER Barrow-Downs Photo Page

02-08-2008, 12:09 PM	#1055
Groin Redbeard Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Facing the world's troubles with Christ's hope! Posts: 1,635	Peaceful evenings and my favorite Oak tree.

02-08-2008, 01:41 PM	#1056
McCaber Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Skyrim, again. Posts: 820	Clear winter nights when the world is dark and the stars are shining bright. Cold it may be, but beautiful. __________________ Werewolves vs. Fishmen. The battle of the century.

02-08-2008, 03:24 PM	#1057
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,458	I will second that without going into a "Campaign for dark skies" rant... I assign finally getting a problem resolved and the hope of a little lie in tomorrow..... or at least a hour with coffee and the paper before having to be more productive __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

02-08-2008, 05:32 PM	#1058
Kath Everlasting Whiteness Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perusing the laminated book of dreams Posts: 4,533	I assign the very fun day I've just had and the brilliance that is Stomp! I saw it years ago but forgot just how enjoyable it really was. __________________ “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

02-12-2008, 01:14 PM	#1059
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,458	Brown paper packages tied up with string... but cardboard and sellotape work nicely too __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

02-12-2008, 02:31 PM	#1060
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	I assign seeing the International Space Centre with the Atlantis Space Shuttle docked on it whizz above my head this evening. Twice! That was just...amazing! I recommend the NASA website! __________________ Gordon's alive!

02-15-2008, 02:17 PM	#1061
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,458	Discovering how to stop Amazon recommending books on the basis of admissions to owning various children's classics proffered becasue I ordered the Children of Hurin (and so they offered the Hobbit). I am not embarrassed about owning The House at Pooh Corner, The Wind in the Willows and so forth but had thought telling them that I owned a book would shut them up but no they seemed to think I wanted every wretched edition.... Ok so a small person never received "No matter what" because it was too beautiful for me to part with but that was an exception.... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace Last edited by Mithalwen; 02-16-2008 at 09:31 AM.

02-15-2008, 04:23 PM	#1062
Volo Silver in My Silent Heart Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the great beauty Posts: 1,611	Dances! I hope I'll have the enthusiasm I have now for next year's ball. __________________ Fenris Wolf The EVEN NEWER Barrow-Downs Photo Page

02-15-2008, 04:50 PM	#1064
Rikae Mellifluous Maia Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A glade open to the stars, deep in Nan Elmoth Posts: 3,489	Excessive compliments.

02-15-2008, 05:58 PM	#1065
Kath Everlasting Whiteness Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perusing the laminated book of dreams Posts: 4,533	Seeing something you've worked so hard on finally coming to fruition (and feeling it!). So, so looking forward to tomorrow, I don't care if we lose, it's been great! __________________ “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

02-18-2008, 05:00 PM	#1067
MatthewM Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New York Posts: 628	Revenge! __________________ "Loud and clear it sounds in the valleys of the hills...and then let all the foes of Gondor flee!" -Boromir, The Fellowship of the Ring

02-18-2008, 05:27 PM	#1068
Rikae Mellifluous Maia Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A glade open to the stars, deep in Nan Elmoth Posts: 3,489	Victory!

02-18-2008, 05:29 PM	#1069
Kath Everlasting Whiteness Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perusing the laminated book of dreams Posts: 4,533	Finishing an essay! Who says pressure is bad for you? __________________ “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

02-19-2008, 07:11 AM	#1070
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Holidays. Sleeping. Chocolate. Writing. The Sims. Good company. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

02-21-2008, 08:33 PM	#1072
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Talking with silly friends very late and for a long time. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

02-21-2008, 09:16 PM	#1073
McCaber Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Skyrim, again. Posts: 820	Finishing a five-page essay 3 (count 'em, 3) minutes before I need to leave for class. __________________ Werewolves vs. Fishmen. The battle of the century.

02-28-2008, 12:11 PM	#1074
Rikae Mellifluous Maia Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A glade open to the stars, deep in Nan Elmoth Posts: 3,489	Birthday presents.

03-01-2008, 03:59 PM	#1075
Groin Redbeard Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Facing the world's troubles with Christ's hope! Posts: 1,635	Satisfaction of a job well done! There is nothing more satisfying in life (besides a Crispy Cream Dougnut) than sitting down after three months of studying for a test and knowing that you are fully prepared. __________________ I heard the bells on Christmas Day. Their old, familiar carols play. And wild and sweet the words repeatof peace on earth, good-will to men! ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

03-02-2008, 02:24 PM	#1076
Volo Silver in My Silent Heart Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the great beauty Posts: 1,611	Nogrod's lessons. I am filling my schoolbag for tomorrow and encountered the notebook I use on his lessons. To check whether I need it, I looked at the curriculum and saw that no, I don't need it. It felt so bad to take it out of the bag that I had to smile. __________________ Fenris Wolf The EVEN NEWER Barrow-Downs Photo Page

03-03-2008, 12:01 PM	#1077
Volo Silver in My Silent Heart Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the great beauty Posts: 1,611	Fresh new snow. It makes nature look so small and familiar. I went for a walk yesterday about midnight and was surprised to see snow everywhere, a nice surprise. It was quite an amusing walk, since I hadn't walked in "the dark forest" (which wasn't that dark yesterday) for about a year. Even encountered several new buildings in two places... :S __________________ Fenris Wolf The EVEN NEWER Barrow-Downs Photo Page

03-05-2008, 11:08 AM	#1078
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Snow and sunshine. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

03-05-2008, 01:34 PM	#1079
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,458	Thinlomien for sharing her portkey to the downs - and many other reasons ... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

03-05-2008, 02:10 PM	#1080
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	Yes, three cheers for Lommy's secret door! May her thrushes ever thrive, and may the sun shine on the keyholes, even if it's not Durin's Day... __________________ '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...'