What do you "assign" to the Shire? - Page 36 - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lindale · 02-07-2009, 01:53 AM

[QUOTE=Groin Redbeard;584645]I assign the month of February to the shire./QUOTE]

Yep, even if it doesn't snow here, February is my favorite month of the year. Half of it is very cold, for tropical standards at least, and by Valentines the summer winds start blowing with the waning cold winds.

Aganzir · 02-08-2009, 02:41 PM

Watching Disney's Peter Pan in Swedish. It was one of the most entertaining things to happen to me this week. Herr Smee! Herr Smee!

Groin Redbeard · 02-19-2009, 12:20 PM

Family rodeo's, or just family reunions in general. Nothing beats having family scattered across the country come to together to enjoy some good games, good food, good company, and beautiful Texas nights!

It makes up for one spectacular night!

THE Ka · 02-23-2009, 03:26 AM

Finally having a day to spend time with my mom, and then deciding to sit on our arses' and not lift a finger for anyone. It was epic and definitely Shire worthy, since I can never get her to sit still without someone asking for something or the phone ringing when I'm around.

~ Ka

Legate of Amon Lanc · 02-27-2009, 03:24 PM

The Slovak Lord of the Rings radio play. It's so cool!!!!!!!! Just brilliant!!!!!

Lindale · 02-28-2009, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Groin Redbeard

Family rodeo's, or just family reunions in general. Nothing beats having family scattered across the country come to together to enjoy some good games, good food, good company, and beautiful Texas nights!

It makes up for one spectacular night!

Seconded.

Kath · 02-28-2009, 10:32 AM

Having a good cheerleading session - feels like the first time in a while.

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 02-28-2009, 07:17 PM

Free food! Especially good free food! Well any food really, just as long as it doesn't involve peanut butter, shrimp, or steak!

Mithalwen · 03-05-2009, 01:04 PM

That your country managed to get through a minor snowfall without losing their grip and sang froid on an internationally humiliating scale, and did not totally grind to a halt

We used to get far more snow when I was young and we coped.... even in those distant and primitive times...

Eönwë · 03-05-2009, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Mithalwen

That your country managed to get through a minor snowfall without losing their grip and sang froid on an internationally humiliating scale, and did not totally grind to a halt

We used to get far more snow when I was young and we coped.... even in those distant and primitive times...

It really was minor...

Mithalwen · 03-05-2009, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Eönwë

It really was minor...

Depends where you are....

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/topics/we...-and-rail.html
Dorset still managed chaos.

And snow on the beach.

And even we across the border had about the same as last time.. which was nothing compared to when I was a lass...

Thinlómien · 03-06-2009, 08:31 AM

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The Slovak Lord of the Rings radio play. It's so cool!!!!!!!! Just brilliant!!!!!

Wasn't it supposed to be silly?

I assign RPGing. It's Shire-worthy even if your favourite new NPCs die...

Legate of Amon Lanc · 03-07-2009, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Thinlómien

Wasn't it supposed to be silly?

Oh, no way! Silly just in the way that it's funny to hear it in your neighbors' language (and that Gandalf's main job is to scare people with every single comment he makes). But it's brilliantly done and also far, far better than the movie LotR (the first book was even recorded prior to the movies, so it's completely unbiased, and even the second was made prior to the second movie - not sure if the first movie was out already then).

I also realised I like the radio adaptations far more than the movies because it still leaves your visual senses unaffected, which is the main thing I hate about the movies.

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I assign RPGing. It's Shire-worthy even if your favourite new NPCs die...

Oh, I understand. Speaking of that, I might add, I know from personal experience that it's great even if the PCs sometimes die...

skip spence · 03-07-2009, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Legate of Amon Lanc

I also realised I like the radio adaptations far more than the movies because it still leaves your visual senses unaffected, which is the main thing I hate about the movies.

Yeah, don't you just hate movies that affect your visual senses.

Thinlómien · 03-15-2009, 03:00 PM

Swedish music.

Aganzir · 03-15-2009, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Thinlómien

Swedish music.

Seconded. Except for their Eurovision song this year, it's horrible. BWO should have won!

Thinlómien · 03-15-2009, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Aganzir

Except for their Eurovision song this year, it's horrible. BWO should have won!

Oh, wholeheartedly seconded.

Legate of Amon Lanc · 03-16-2009, 11:03 AM

Having a nice job.

Thinlómien · 03-18-2009, 05:15 AM

Cover songs.

I've been listening to them all too much lately, thanks to finally having a computer that has listenable sounds. Tori Amos is an ace - I like her version of Leonard Cohen's Famous Blue Raincoat even better than the original, and she has also made amazing covers of songs like Smells Like Teenspirit and Like A Prayer. (I like them better than the originals too, but some might consider that a disgrace.

)

But, my favourite has to be the GB Ukulele Orchestra and their cover of Kate Bush's Wuthering Heights. It made me laugh so hard I cried. It's priceless.

Rikae · 03-31-2009, 04:42 PM

Lommy, that Wuthering Heights cover is hilarious!

I assign having less than 24 hours left to wait for something you've looked forward to for over a month.

Durelin · 03-31-2009, 05:36 PM

The few (couple?) weeks of cool but sunny spring weather Maryland gets before it really leaves winter behind and plunges into summer...

Also, even if it's already here, macaroni and cheese...and other such comfort foods.

Kath · 04-01-2009, 05:14 AM

Passing my theory test! Hurrah!

Mithalwen · 04-01-2009, 05:38 AM

I assign having (eventually) passed my driving test in the days before theory tests (and before they put reverse parking in to the practical). Few things fill me with more terror than the idea I might ever have to take my test again...

mark12_30 · 04-01-2009, 04:04 PM

Trips to Olympic National Park.

Oddwen · 04-01-2009, 07:10 PM

Watching a fat little puppy roll over on his side. Eeeee!

Lindale · 04-02-2009, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Oddwen

Watching a fat little puppy roll over on his side. Eeeee!

You're welcome at my family house to see our Japanese pitz newborn pups. They're cute, but sometimes they get on my nerve. We're thinking of naming them after Tolkien characters; our dogs' names are Arwen, Aragorn, Beren, Luthien, and D'Artagnan (whom we fondly call Dirty, because no one can pronounce French here).

Anyway, I assign being on vacation in a very far town after a very tiring semester. Baguio, I love you!

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 04-02-2009, 03:07 PM

I assign having until Monday to get my maths done. I only have 23 problems! This means I get to spend Study Hall on the Barrow-Downs.

I also assign having four of my good friends over to my house to watch Doctor Who this weekend! It will be a party!

Thinlómien · 04-03-2009, 07:07 AM

Travelling.

Azaelia of Willowbottom · 04-03-2009, 01:24 PM

Fridays that come right when they're needed most.

I love the reliability of weekends.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 04-03-2009, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Azaelia of Willowbottom

I love the reliability of weekends.

Yes ma'am. I just had my last real college class, too. I'm still two months shy of graduation, but the two classes between now and then are independent studies. This semester is pretty much done. All that stands between me and a bachelor's degree (apart from several thousand dollars) are a bunch of drawings of evil things.

Nienna · 04-03-2009, 03:46 PM

I assign getting into Graduate School and having a future! I will be attending Mass College of Art and Design in Boston!!

Brinniel · 04-03-2009, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Nienna

I assign getting into Graduate School and having a future! I will be attending Mass College of Art and Design in Boston!!

Yaay! Congratulations Nienna. Welcome to Boston!

Nerwen · 04-04-2009, 08:23 PM

Continuing the academic theme...

1. Having finished and handed in my first major assignment for the year.
2. Finding that the coding exam everyone was so freaked out about was actually quite easy.
3. Being able to get a good night's sleep for the first time in ages.

Non-academic:

Jumping spiders. They're so cute.

*sits back to await howls of protest from arachnophobic Downers*

Rikae · 04-05-2009, 10:05 AM

In about three months I'll be assigning her to Mordor, but for now: the sun.

Groin Redbeard · 04-06-2009, 10:45 AM

I second your assignment, Rikae! We finally have reached 80 down here. The gardeners are out in force, flowers are blooming, the rivers are overflowing, our cattle stock is overflowing with little heifers; spring is almost as fun as Autumn!

Legate of Amon Lanc · 04-06-2009, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Groin Redbeard

I second your assignment, Rikae! We finally have reached 80 down here.

I don't know how much is 80, but we have 20 here and it's great. And spring really deserves to be assigned here

EDIT: Wow. 3,999th post. Now, I guess the next one will make it: It is going to be my RPG post, so I hope it will do it justice.

P.P.S.: Eeeek. 4000 posts it will be? I remember when I saw that Saucepan Man had as much as that. I would have never thought back then of reaching such a sum. Scary!

Brinniel · 04-06-2009, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Legate

I don't know how much is 80, but we have 20 here and it's great.

80 is equivalent to 27 degrees Celsius (while 20 is 68F). That would be summer weather for me. I'm quite envious of everyone experiencing such nice weather. Over here the weather has consistently stayed between 40-55F (5-13C) during the day with lots of rain and wind, though the sun will occasionally peer out. A typical New England spring, I suppose, but I really do hate this in-between weather and am ready for something warmer...

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 04-06-2009, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Groin Redbeard

I second your assignment, Rikae! We finally have reached 80 down here. The gardeners are out in force, flowers are blooming, the rivers are overflowing, our cattle stock is overflowing with little heifers; spring is almost as fun as Autumn!

Our average summer weather is about 65 degrees, last summer we didn't get much above 55.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 04-08-2009, 08:40 AM

Vermont!!!

Rikae · 04-08-2009, 01:22 PM

80 degrees I would assign to Mordor! It's getting up to 65 sometimes these days though, which is just about perfect.

02-07-2009, 01:53 AM	#1401
Lindale Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: midway upon... in a forest dark Posts: 975	[QUOTE=Groin Redbeard;584645]I assign the month of February to the shire./QUOTE] Yep, even if it doesn't snow here, February is my favorite month of the year. Half of it is very cold, for tropical standards at least, and by Valentines the summer winds start blowing with the waning cold winds. __________________ The heart does things for reasons Reason itself cannot comprehend. - Blaise Pascal Legal Madness.

02-08-2009, 02:41 PM	#1402
Aganzir Woman of Secret Shadow Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in hollow halls beneath the fells Posts: 4,511	Watching Disney's Peter Pan in Swedish. It was one of the most entertaining things to happen to me this week. Herr Smee! Herr Smee! __________________ He bit me, and I was not gentle.

02-19-2009, 12:20 PM	#1403
Groin Redbeard Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Facing the world's troubles with Christ's hope! Posts: 1,635	Family rodeo's, or just family reunions in general. Nothing beats having family scattered across the country come to together to enjoy some good games, good food, good company, and beautiful Texas nights! It makes up for one spectacular night! __________________ 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

02-23-2009, 03:26 AM	#1404
THE Ka Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: As with the flygja Posts: 1,403	Finally having a day to spend time with my mom, and then deciding to sit on our arses' and not lift a finger for anyone. It was epic and definitely Shire worthy, since I can never get her to sit still without someone asking for something or the phone ringing when I'm around. ~ Ka __________________ Vinur, vinur skilur tú meg? Veitst tú ongan loyniveg? Hevur tú reikað líka sum eg, í endaleysu tokuni?

02-27-2009, 03:24 PM	#1405
Legate of Amon Lanc A Voice That Gainsayeth Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In that far land beyond the Sea Posts: 7,431	The Slovak Lord of the Rings radio play. It's so cool!!!!!!!! Just brilliant!!!!! __________________ "Should the story say 'he ate bread,' the dramatic producer can only show 'a piece of bread' according to his taste or fancy, but the hearer of the story will think of bread in general and picture it in some form of his own." -On Fairy-Stories

02-28-2009, 10:32 AM	#1407
Kath Everlasting Whiteness Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perusing the laminated book of dreams Posts: 4,533	Having a good cheerleading session - feels like the first time in a while. __________________ “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

02-28-2009, 07:17 PM	#1408
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	Free food! Especially good free food! Well any food really, just as long as it doesn't involve peanut butter, shrimp, or steak! __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.

03-05-2009, 01:04 PM	#1409
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,458	That your country managed to get through a minor snowfall without losing their grip and sang froid on an internationally humiliating scale, and did not totally grind to a halt We used to get far more snow when I was young and we coped.... even in those distant and primitive times... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

03-15-2009, 03:00 PM	#1415
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Swedish music. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

03-16-2009, 11:03 AM	#1418
Legate of Amon Lanc A Voice That Gainsayeth Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In that far land beyond the Sea Posts: 7,431	Having a nice job. __________________ "Should the story say 'he ate bread,' the dramatic producer can only show 'a piece of bread' according to his taste or fancy, but the hearer of the story will think of bread in general and picture it in some form of his own." -On Fairy-Stories

03-18-2009, 05:15 AM	#1419
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Cover songs. I've been listening to them all too much lately, thanks to finally having a computer that has listenable sounds. Tori Amos is an ace - I like her version of Leonard Cohen's Famous Blue Raincoat even better than the original, and she has also made amazing covers of songs like Smells Like Teenspirit and Like A Prayer. (I like them better than the originals too, but some might consider that a disgrace. ) But, my favourite has to be the GB Ukulele Orchestra and their cover of Kate Bush's Wuthering Heights. It made me laugh so hard I cried. It's priceless. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

03-31-2009, 04:42 PM	#1420
Rikae Mellifluous Maia Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A glade open to the stars, deep in Nan Elmoth Posts: 3,489	Lommy, that Wuthering Heights cover is hilarious! I assign having less than 24 hours left to wait for something you've looked forward to for over a month.

03-31-2009, 05:36 PM	#1421
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	The few (couple?) weeks of cool but sunny spring weather Maryland gets before it really leaves winter behind and plunges into summer... Also, even if it's already here, macaroni and cheese...and other such comfort foods.

04-01-2009, 05:14 AM	#1422
Kath Everlasting Whiteness Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perusing the laminated book of dreams Posts: 4,533	Passing my theory test! Hurrah! __________________ “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

04-01-2009, 05:38 AM	#1423
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,458	I assign having (eventually) passed my driving test in the days before theory tests (and before they put reverse parking in to the practical). Few things fill me with more terror than the idea I might ever have to take my test again... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

04-01-2009, 04:04 PM	#1424
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	Trips to Olympic National Park. __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.

04-01-2009, 07:10 PM	#1425
Oddwen Drummer in the Deep Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Next Sunday A.D. Posts: 2,145	Watching a fat little puppy roll over on his side. Eeeee! __________________ But all the while I sit and think of times there were before I listen for returning feet and voices at the door

04-02-2009, 03:07 PM	#1427
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	I assign having until Monday to get my maths done. I only have 23 problems! This means I get to spend Study Hall on the Barrow-Downs. I also assign having four of my good friends over to my house to watch Doctor Who this weekend! It will be a party! __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.

04-03-2009, 07:07 AM	#1428
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Travelling. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

04-03-2009, 01:24 PM	#1429
Azaelia of Willowbottom Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: By the Sea Posts: 446	Fridays that come right when they're needed most. I love the reliability of weekends. __________________ "Wherever I have been, I am back."

04-03-2009, 03:46 PM	#1431
Nienna Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: School Posts: 642	I assign getting into Graduate School and having a future! I will be attending Mass College of Art and Design in Boston!! __________________ Puddle! Puddle!

04-04-2009, 08:23 PM	#1433
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	Continuing the academic theme... 1. Having finished and handed in my first major assignment for the year. 2. Finding that the coding exam everyone was so freaked out about was actually quite easy. 3. Being able to get a good night's sleep for the first time in ages. Non-academic: Jumping spiders. They're so cute. sits back to await howls of protest from arachnophobic Downers __________________ "Even Nerwen wasn't evil in the beginning." –Elmo.

04-05-2009, 10:05 AM	#1434
Rikae Mellifluous Maia Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A glade open to the stars, deep in Nan Elmoth Posts: 3,489	In about three months I'll be assigning her to Mordor, but for now: the sun.

04-06-2009, 10:45 AM	#1435
Groin Redbeard Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Facing the world's troubles with Christ's hope! Posts: 1,635	Spring! I second your assignment, Rikae! We finally have reached 80 down here. The gardeners are out in force, flowers are blooming, the rivers are overflowing, our cattle stock is overflowing with little heifers; spring is almost as fun as Autumn! __________________ 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

04-08-2009, 08:40 AM	#1439
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	Vermont!!! __________________ peace

04-08-2009, 01:22 PM	#1440
Rikae Mellifluous Maia Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A glade open to the stars, deep in Nan Elmoth Posts: 3,489	80 degrees I would assign to Mordor! It's getting up to 65 sometimes these days though, which is just about perfect.