What do you "assign" to the Shire? - Page 37 - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Groin Redbeard · 04-09-2009, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatElvenWarrior

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

You've got ice water in your veins, girl!

Eönwë · 04-20-2009, 11:12 AM

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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!

How do you not melt‽

I'm with Legate on this: 20 is good.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 04-21-2009, 10:25 AM

Macs with 18 inch screens, and high quality scanning equipment, and photo editing software that's 100% legal.

Sometimes I love my school.

Like when I'm holed up in the Mac lab...

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 04-27-2009, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Groin Redbeard

You've got ice water in your veins, girl!

Not really. My mother said that when she was a girl in Bethel, there was native kids running outside in t-shirts in 30 degree weather. Although I have been known to wear sandals and no jacket in the middle of December.

EDIT: I forgot to mention that I made a Barrow-Downs mug to drink tea, in art class. I assign that to the Shire!

Mithalwen · 04-27-2009, 03:30 PM

I heard this poem at a thing I went to on Saturday and thought it was wonderful and will pass it on:

Dust if you must, but wouldn't it be better,
to paint a picture or write a letter,
bake a cake or plant a seed,
ponder the difference between want and need?

Dust if you must, but there's not much time,
with rivers to swim and mountains to climb,
music to hear and books to read, friends to
cherish and life to lead.

Dust if you must, but the world's out there
With the sun in your eyes, the wind in your hair,
A flutter of snow, a shower of rain.
This day will not come around again.

Dust if you must, but bear in mind,
old age will come and it's not kind.
And when you go - and go you must -
You, yourself, will make more dust!

Nienna · 05-01-2009, 08:23 PM

I'd like to assign air popped popcorn with melted butter and hand grated parmesan cheese.

Mithalwen · 05-04-2009, 01:07 PM

Power breakers - I snipped the cord of my hedgecutters (again) and am happily (for me at least) a not electrocuted Mithalwen.

wilwarin538 · 05-05-2009, 02:38 PM

I'd like to assign the sound of rain, it's quite lovely, especially that tapping sound against the window. Nature music is wonderful.

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 05-05-2009, 07:15 PM

I assign one of the seniors at our school. She's a Tom Bombadil fan too!!!!

Feanor of the Peredhil · 05-05-2009, 10:42 PM

The New England coast, and its lingering smell of dead crabs and seaweed.

Oh man do I love the ocean...

Thinlómien · 05-06-2009, 02:22 PM

I assign storytelling.

Can I be a professional stroyteller when I grow up... please?

Feanor of the Peredhil · 05-10-2009, 07:09 PM

Poetic justice.

Nienna · 05-16-2009, 03:04 PM

Thunderstorms.

TheOrcWithNoName · 05-17-2009, 11:22 AM

The music of Ralph Vaughan Williams and the artwork of John Constable.

Two wonderful facets that, for me, represent all that is The Shire

Eönwë · 05-17-2009, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Nienna

Thunderstorms.

What would the hobbits think.

TheOrcWithNoName · 05-18-2009, 01:44 AM

Sat-Navs

Thinlómien · 05-28-2009, 01:17 PM

Not having to study before Monday. *will rest and party*

Nerwen · 06-12-2009, 07:20 AM

I assigned brushtail possums to Orthanc a few weeks ago... but now I think I have t assign them to the Shire– at least, the mother-and-child pair who live in the wall behind our stove. They come out at night to eat leftover catfood, plus any fruit I give them. Since their initial running-amok, they've been extraordinarily clean, quite and well-behaved. This is very un-possum like; I think they're trying to keep their new source of food a secret from the other possums.

The "baby" (half-grown, actually) is very friendly– he eats out of my hand and lets me stroke him*. (It only took me a day to tame him).

I fear for the future, though– the cat pretends to be asleep when they're around, but I believe she's biding her time until she can get the little one alone. When I say "possum" to her in the daytime she looks over at the stove and licks her lips...

*Or her. Hard to tell.

Eönwë · 06-13-2009, 04:43 AM

Having no more tests until next year.

Thinlómien · 06-13-2009, 07:12 AM

Aww Nerwen, that's cute.

I assign summer.

Pitchwife · 06-13-2009, 07:56 PM

I assign newly hatched chickens (especially after the recent fox-raid and after we've taken some precautions for the future). Watching them is more fun than anything on TV. They've discovered the food bowl only a short time ago. One of them is sleeping in it right now.

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 06-18-2009, 07:02 PM

I assign The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy. It be good!

Rune Son of Bjarne · 06-26-2009, 03:25 PM

Finally getting a job that is relevant for your education.

I am now employed by The Museum of Copenhagen! More specifickly in the picture archive.

What is less fun is that I was employed together with a guy named Sune. . . Very confusing for everybody else.

Lindale · 06-27-2009, 03:18 AM

I couldn't imagine a better job than that, Rune, unless it's the best job in the world (living in what's practically heaven and blogging about it).

Nerwen · 07-11-2009, 07:30 AM

I assign– getting my results back and learning that I'm now the proud owner of a shiny new postgraduate degree. (Or will be after the award ceremony, anyway.)

I mean, I didn't really expect to fail, but it's still a relief to know I passed everything and it's all over!

Inziladun · 07-11-2009, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Nerwen

I assign– getting my results back and learning that I'm now the proud owner of a shiny new postgraduate degree. (Or will be after the award ceremony, anyway.)

I mean, I didn't really expect to fail, but it's still a relief to know I passed everything and it's all over!

Congratulations!!

Lindale · 07-22-2009, 04:41 AM

I assign getting to watch a solar eclipse! Yay! It's not the full eclipse here in Manila, as the full was seen in China and India, but even a partial eclipse is fine for me.

Brinniel · 07-26-2009, 04:39 PM

Late afternoon/early evening thunderstorms (so long as you're not caught outside in the middle of one). I think the one going on right now may be one of the loudest I've experienced. Not to mention the heavy rain and wind. It's amazing.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 07-27-2009, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Brinniel

Late afternoon/early evening thunderstorms (so long as you're not caught outside in the middle of one).

Ditto this. I had the amazing experience of waking up in the middle of the night last night to the feeling of mist/rain spraying at me through my open window. Through a gap in the window shade, I could see heat lightening flickering. There's something about watching a storm from bed, in the dark.

Nogrod · 07-27-2009, 01:46 PM

Congrats Nerwen!

And a solar eclipse is cool! We had one in -90 and even if it was cloudy the sudden darkening of everything, the silence of the birds, the settling down of the wind... that was awesome!

Also I would assign to Shire a hearty onion soup made with time and care! And some Chablis to go down with it. Just perfect for a summer evening!

Lindale · 08-29-2009, 05:02 AM

The perfect shade of red on my lips in my lovely graduation photos. Even without Photoshop, I think I look gorgeous! Even a Noldorin princess, perhaps.

Rune Son of Bjarne · 08-30-2009, 03:17 PM

Those are very good photos!

Feanor of the Peredhil · 09-01-2009, 07:45 AM

Bonding with unexpected family members over even more unexpected things. It shouldn't surprise me... I have a large family, and plenty of things to bond over...

But if I'd picked an aunt to end up talking to just about every day, it probably wouldn't have been this one. But that's quite all right with me.

Formendacil · 09-04-2009, 03:43 PM

Silent Retreats.

Not only is silence golden, but being told that the RULE is to avoid the Internet is about the only effective way to stop me grumbling under my breath that it isn't working.

Besides all of which, I've been waiting two-three months to detox a bit after the summer.

~*~*~

Unrelatedly save in terms of time:

Weather cooling off and the smell of rain simultaneously.

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 09-05-2009, 12:09 AM

I assign going to a Beatles Tribute Band tomorrow at the State Fair. I am sure that I will have a grand time. Though, I am not going with Laurinque, so that is saddening, but other than that, I get to have the best burgers in Alaska!

Feanor of the Peredhil · 09-24-2009, 06:07 PM

The incredibly soft and warm blanket I'm snuggled under which only cost me (or, rather, only cost my mom (thanks Mom!)) $4. It's green, too, which just makes it ten times more awesome.

There's nothing like cool nights combated with extreme coziness.

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 09-24-2009, 07:56 PM

I assign listening to the LotR soundtracks for the first time in a long while. Concerning Hobbits reminded me of my early days on the Downs, which made me extremely happy. Those were simpler, more puerile days.

Hakon · 09-24-2009, 09:00 PM

Having a night with homework in only one subject.

I feel like I can breathe again, it is great. I also assign getting to see a new episode of my favorite tv show without getting interrupted while watching it.

Inziladun · 09-24-2009, 09:04 PM

The coming weekend that I'm not on call and have no extra jobs to work.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 09-24-2009, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Hakon

I also assign getting to see a new episode of my favorite tv show without getting interrupted while watching it.

You weren't also watching Grey's, were you?

04-21-2009, 10:25 AM	#1443
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	Macs with 18 inch screens, and high quality scanning equipment, and photo editing software that's 100% legal. Sometimes I love my school. Like when I'm holed up in the Mac lab... __________________ peace

04-27-2009, 03:30 PM	#1445
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,458	For those of us who feel life is too short ... I heard this poem at a thing I went to on Saturday and thought it was wonderful and will pass it on: Dust if you must, but wouldn't it be better, to paint a picture or write a letter, bake a cake or plant a seed, ponder the difference between want and need? Dust if you must, but there's not much time, with rivers to swim and mountains to climb, music to hear and books to read, friends to cherish and life to lead. Dust if you must, but the world's out there With the sun in your eyes, the wind in your hair, A flutter of snow, a shower of rain. This day will not come around again. Dust if you must, but bear in mind, old age will come and it's not kind. And when you go - and go you must - You, yourself, will make more dust! __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

05-01-2009, 08:23 PM	#1446
Nienna Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: School Posts: 642	I'd like to assign air popped popcorn with melted butter and hand grated parmesan cheese. __________________ Puddle! Puddle!

05-04-2009, 01:07 PM	#1447
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,458	Power breakers - I snipped the cord of my hedgecutters (again) and am happily (for me at least) a not electrocuted Mithalwen. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

05-05-2009, 02:38 PM	#1448
wilwarin538 Fluttering Enchantment Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,508	I'd like to assign the sound of rain, it's quite lovely, especially that tapping sound against the window. Nature music is wonderful. __________________ Comme une étoile amarante Comme un papillon de nuit C'est la lumière qui m'attire La flamme qui m'éblouit Fenris Muffin

05-05-2009, 07:15 PM	#1449
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	I assign one of the seniors at our school. She's a Tom Bombadil fan too!!!! __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.

05-05-2009, 10:42 PM	#1450
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	The New England coast, and its lingering smell of dead crabs and seaweed. Oh man do I love the ocean... __________________ peace

05-06-2009, 02:22 PM	#1451
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	I assign storytelling. Can I be a professional stroyteller when I grow up... please? __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

05-10-2009, 07:09 PM	#1452
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	Poetic justice. __________________ peace

05-16-2009, 03:04 PM	#1453
Nienna Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: School Posts: 642	Thunderstorms. __________________ Puddle! Puddle!

05-17-2009, 11:22 AM	#1454
TheOrcWithNoName Animated Skeleton Join Date: May 2009 Location: Birmingham, central England Posts: 48	The music of Ralph Vaughan Williams and the artwork of John Constable. Two wonderful facets that, for me, represent all that is The Shire __________________ "No that's fame. Fame has a fifteen minute half-life, infamy lasts a little longer."

05-18-2009, 01:44 AM	#1456
TheOrcWithNoName Animated Skeleton Join Date: May 2009 Location: Birmingham, central England Posts: 48	Sat-Navs __________________ "No that's fame. Fame has a fifteen minute half-life, infamy lasts a little longer."

05-28-2009, 01:17 PM	#1457
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Not having to study before Monday. will rest and party __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

06-13-2009, 04:43 AM	#1459
Eönwë Flame Imperishable Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Right here Posts: 3,928	Having no more tests until next year. __________________ Welcome to the Barrow Do-owns Forum / Such a lovely place Last edited by Eönwë; 06-13-2009 at 04:53 AM. Reason: Addsed the "s"

06-13-2009, 07:12 AM	#1460
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Aww Nerwen, that's cute. I assign summer. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

06-13-2009, 07:56 PM	#1461
Pitchwife Wight of the Old Forest Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Unattended on the railway station, in the litter at the dancehall Posts: 3,329	I assign newly hatched chickens (especially after the recent fox-raid and after we've taken some precautions for the future). Watching them is more fun than anything on TV. They've discovered the food bowl only a short time ago. One of them is sleeping in it right now. __________________ Und aus dem Erebos kamen viele seelen herauf der abgeschiedenen toten.- Homer, Odyssey, Canto XI

06-18-2009, 07:02 PM	#1462
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	I assign The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy. It be good! __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.

06-27-2009, 03:18 AM	#1464
Lindale Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: midway upon... in a forest dark Posts: 975	I couldn't imagine a better job than that, Rune, unless it's the best job in the world (living in what's practically heaven and blogging about it). __________________ The heart does things for reasons Reason itself cannot comprehend. - Blaise Pascal Legal Madness.

07-11-2009, 07:30 AM	#1465
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	I assign– getting my results back and learning that I'm now the proud owner of a shiny new postgraduate degree. (Or will be after the award ceremony, anyway.) I mean, I didn't really expect to fail, but it's still a relief to know I passed everything and it's all over! __________________ "Even Nerwen wasn't evil in the beginning." –Elmo.

07-22-2009, 04:41 AM	#1467
Lindale Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: midway upon... in a forest dark Posts: 975	I assign getting to watch a solar eclipse! Yay! It's not the full eclipse here in Manila, as the full was seen in China and India, but even a partial eclipse is fine for me. __________________ The heart does things for reasons Reason itself cannot comprehend. - Blaise Pascal Legal Madness.

07-26-2009, 04:39 PM	#1468
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	Late afternoon/early evening thunderstorms (so long as you're not caught outside in the middle of one). I think the one going on right now may be one of the loudest I've experienced. Not to mention the heavy rain and wind. It's amazing. __________________ Nolite te bastardes carborundorum

07-27-2009, 01:46 PM	#1470
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	Congrats Nerwen! And a solar eclipse is cool! We had one in -90 and even if it was cloudy the sudden darkening of everything, the silence of the birds, the settling down of the wind... that was awesome! Also I would assign to Shire a hearty onion soup made with time and care! And some Chablis to go down with it. Just perfect for a summer evening! __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

08-29-2009, 05:02 AM	#1471
Lindale Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: midway upon... in a forest dark Posts: 975	The perfect shade of red on my lips in my lovely graduation photos. Even without Photoshop, I think I look gorgeous! Even a Noldorin princess, perhaps. __________________ The heart does things for reasons Reason itself cannot comprehend. - Blaise Pascal Legal Madness.

09-01-2009, 07:45 AM	#1473
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	Bonding with unexpected family members over even more unexpected things. It shouldn't surprise me... I have a large family, and plenty of things to bond over... But if I'd picked an aunt to end up talking to just about every day, it probably wouldn't have been this one. But that's quite all right with me. __________________ peace

09-04-2009, 03:43 PM	#1474
Formendacil Dead Serious Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perched on Thangorodrim's towers. Posts: 3,326	Silent Retreats. Not only is silence golden, but being told that the RULE is to avoid the Internet is about the only effective way to stop me grumbling under my breath that it isn't working. Besides all of which, I've been waiting two-three months to detox a bit after the summer. ~~~ Unrelatedly save in terms of time: Weather cooling off and the smell of rain simultaneously. __________________ I prefer history, true or feigned.

09-05-2009, 12:09 AM	#1475
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	I assign going to a Beatles Tribute Band tomorrow at the State Fair. I am sure that I will have a grand time. Though, I am not going with Laurinque, so that is saddening, but other than that, I get to have the best burgers in Alaska! __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.

09-24-2009, 06:07 PM	#1476
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	The incredibly soft and warm blanket I'm snuggled under which only cost me (or, rather, only cost my mom (thanks Mom!)) $4. It's green, too, which just makes it ten times more awesome. There's nothing like cool nights combated with extreme coziness. __________________ peace

09-24-2009, 07:56 PM	#1477
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	I assign listening to the LotR soundtracks for the first time in a long while. Concerning Hobbits reminded me of my early days on the Downs, which made me extremely happy. Those were simpler, more puerile days. __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.

09-24-2009, 09:00 PM	#1478
Hakon Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Twilight Zone Posts: 736	Having a night with homework in only one subject. I feel like I can breathe again, it is great. I also assign getting to see a new episode of my favorite tv show without getting interrupted while watching it. __________________ Medicine for the soul. ~Inscription over the door of the Library at Thebes

09-24-2009, 09:04 PM	#1479
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,037	The coming weekend that I'm not on call and have no extra jobs to work. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.