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TheGreatElvenWarrior · 05-22-2010, 08:50 PM

That was fun. Though, those who were Skyping seemed to have descended into madness by the time that I came 'round.

I shall definitely be doing that again!

Oddwen · 05-22-2010, 08:57 PM

This month's reading consisted of the encounter of Our Four Hobbits with Old Man Willow and Tom Bombadil, consisting of Loslote, Pitchwife, Laurinque, TGEW, Hookbill the Goomba and his kazoo, Eonwe, Thinlomien and Oddwen. I believe that Eonwe made recordings of the event, and may soon upload selected selections suitable for everyone's ears.

So this time afterwards we didn't get into the deep philosophical discussions of the deep places of the world like last time. Our topic was of subjects less keen and lofty in delight but deeper and nearer to mortal pants. I mean Heart.

It was amazing once again. This time next month quite a few of us will be involved in the visiting of our Finniship of the Ring, so the next time may be pushed way back.

I've talked with Pitch Tombadil, Eonwe, and Lommy before, but with Lotty, Rinky, TGEWy and Hooky I hadn't had the pleasure yet. Everyone was awesome and hilarious and very fun to talk with.

Laurinquë · 05-22-2010, 09:19 PM

It was brilliant! It shone like a nuclear reactor in meltdown.

The best part was when Hookbill fixed Skype with is his sonic screwdriver. And when Eönwë uncloaked. I had to leave about half way through, so I'm not sure what madness everyone got up to after I left. If it was as mad as it was when I departed (and we were on a downward spiral of decreasing canonicity) then it must have been bedlam by the time it finally came to its timely demise.

Did you get to record the whole thing Eönwë? I must hear what happened next! Also TGEW and I think your accent is really posh.

Legate of Amon Lanc · 05-23-2010, 02:35 AM

Ah, what a pity, what a pity I missed this one! Especially with such a special cast. But, well, my internet connection decided to pick yesterday of all days to die out, be repaired, or be on strike, whichever of it it was I am not sure. Alas! Hopefully next time then - and hopefully with good amount of people as well.

Gwathagor · 05-23-2010, 10:02 AM

Sorry I missed it. I was at an unexpected wine tasting.

Pitchwife · 05-23-2010, 10:06 AM

The cast:

Lottie - narrator
Oddwen - Frodo, zither (?)
Eönwë - Sam, recording engineer
Hookbill - Merry, kazoo, gratuitous sound effects
Laurinquë - Pippin
Pitch - Tom Bombadil
Lommy - Goldberry

All of the above - additional weird sound effects, general mayhem

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Originally Posted by TheGreatElvenWarrior

That was fun. Though, those who were Skyping seemed to have descended into madness by the time that I came 'round.

That would be presupposing we started somewhere else to descend from...

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Originally Posted by Laurinquë

The best part was when Hookbill fixed Skype with his sonic screwdriver. And when Eönwë uncloaked.

Not to forget Hookbill's musical autobiography; and the light-saber duel in Eönwë's shower; and the Gandalf limericks (utterly unsuitable for publication, alas). And everything else.

On a slightly more canonical note, we discovered that architecture in Middle-earth was way more advanced than is commonly recognized. Has anybody ever noticed that Tom's and Goldberry's home included a penthouse? (Go check, no kidding.)

Ibrîniðilpathânezel · 05-23-2010, 01:52 PM

These sessions sound quite entertaining. I just started getting acquainted with Skype, so perhaps if I can figure it out and there's a next time....

Oddwen · 05-23-2010, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Ibrîniðilpathânezel

These sessions sound quite entertaining. I just started getting acquainted with Skype, so perhaps if I can figure it out and there's a next time....

Definitely! You're almost an honorary member, since anyone who can pronounce your name will gratuitously throw it into the conversation somewhere.

Also, om nom nom.

Ibrîniðilpathânezel · 05-23-2010, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Oddwen

Definitely! You're almost an honorary member, since anyone who can pronounce your name will gratuitously throw it into the conversation somewhere.

.

For some strange reason, that doesn't surprise me.

Loslote · 05-23-2010, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Pitchwife

Not to forget Hookbill's musical autobiography; and the light-saber duel in Eönwë's shower; and the Gandalf limericks (utterly unsuitable for publication, alas). And everything else.

Unsuitable for publication on a family friendly site, you mean. They are perfectly suitable for publication in some place with lesser regulations and a love of uncloaking jokes.

And I thought it was his toilet, not his shower...

Laurinquë · 05-23-2010, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Loslote

Unsuitable for publication on a family friendly site, you mean. They are perfectly suitable for publication in some place with lesser regulations and a love of uncloaking jokes.

And I thought it was his toilet, not his shower...

I thought that he had thrown his computer in the Thames!

Loslote · 05-23-2010, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Laurinquë

I thought that he had thrown his computer in the Thames!

No, that was Hookbill throwing Eonwe's dead body in a resevoir to hide the evidence. They can't prove anything.

Oddwen · 05-23-2010, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Loslote

And I thought it was his toilet, not his shower...

Oh no, it was definitely lightsabers in the shower. While skydiving.

Loslote · 05-23-2010, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Oddwen

Oh no, it was definitely lightsabers in the shower. While skydiving.

Oh, right! I'd forgotten the skydiving part. Was this before or after a train ran over his house?

Pitchwife · 05-24-2010, 03:49 AM

Yay Ibrin! Another drone for the collective! Resistance is futile.

Gwath, never mind, I just hope the wine was good.

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Originally Posted by Loslote

No, that was Hookbill throwing Eonwe's dead body in a resevoir to hide the evidence. They can't prove anything.

Didn't he end up burying the corpse in the sky because they were least likely to look there?
*quickly ducks away lest Esty mistake him for a tasty nut*

Laurinquë · 05-24-2010, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Loslote

Oh, right! I'd forgotten the skydiving part. Was this before or after a train ran over his house?

Was that the same train that ran over Lommy and Oddwen's houses? Or were they attacked by a stampede of oliphaunts? That's what it sounded like to me.

Aganzir · 05-26-2010, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Oddwen

Definitely! You're almost an honorary member, since anyone who can pronounce your name will gratuitously throw it into the conversation somewhere.

Hey I did that last time I participated!

(For the record, I should also be able to write it correctly.

)

Anyway sounds like you had fun, I would have liked to join but I wasn't anywhere near a computer so no can do. Looking forward to hearing the recordings, though!

Eönwë · 05-26-2010, 08:13 AM

A quick note first- The last software that Oddwen linked sort of worked, but because it messed up my Skype (made the call just sound like short blocks of sound, etc., and I think this happened to Oddwen too (and it may have had a virus), I had to uninstall it, so the large files of sound containing most of the call(s) are gone, and seem to have overwritten by the software as a large act of revenge so I can't even recover it).

Anyway, as I didn't realise this software had been working until the end, I recorded with the free one that I found, but it only records 15-minute sections, and at first didn't record my voice. So there are bits and pieces of the call that I do have.

OK... so here are some of the more... normal... recordings:

LOTR reading 1 (The Old Forest) - I was in this one, but for some reason the software only started recording my voice at a later time, so there are a few gaps in it.
LOTR reading 2 (In the House of Tom Bombadil)- I'm not in here, so it hasn't got any strange gaps

General discussion (before it went... erm...)

Oddwen · 05-26-2010, 08:35 AM

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The last software that Oddwen linked sort of worked, but because it messed up my Skype (made the call just sound like short blocks of sound, etc., and I think this happened to Oddwen too (and it may have had a virus)

Aww, dangit, sorry.

It had been recommended in a couple of places. Hopefully next time we will have the Magic Goomba and his Recording Computer of Doom to assist us.

Hookbill the Goomba · 05-26-2010, 08:49 AM

I think I've got some software that will work. I'll probably have to test it out before hand, though. But hopefully...

Laurinquë · 06-14-2010, 11:44 AM

Lottie said something about having another Skype call sometime near the end of June. When exactly is this set to occur? Or was that decided on at all?

Loslote · 06-14-2010, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Laurinquë

Lottie said something about having another Skype call sometime near the end of June. When exactly is this set to occur? Or was that decided on at all?

I think we were considering having another one around the 25th again...for me to be there, though, it'd have to be before the 28th. And I don't think the Finns will be able to make it at all.

Legate of Amon Lanc · 06-14-2010, 02:04 PM

They probably won't, but I will

25th is Friday this month, so that would be the "default" date - if people preferred e.g. 26th, however, the schedule could be changed accordingly... it will be nice to get as many people as possible

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 06-14-2010, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Legate of Amon Lanc

They probably won't, but I will

25th is Friday this month, so that would be the "default" date - if people preferred e.g. 26th, however, the schedule could be changed accordingly... it will be nice to get as many people as possible

Hmm. If it is on the 26th I have to pick up Lauri from the airport. I guess it would depend on what time it happened. I might be able to do the 25th, though. Not sure. . .

Pitchwife · 06-14-2010, 02:43 PM

25th or 26th would both be feasible for me.
IIRC Oddwen mentioned she'd be meeting with the Finns around that time, so I guess she won't be available either. Don't know about Eönwë, but I don't really see him passing it up if he can possibly make it.

Loslote · 06-14-2010, 02:50 PM

I'm pretty sure both dates work for me. And really, Pitchie, I can't see anyone passing it up if they can possibly make it!

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 06-14-2010, 03:51 PM

Maybe we could do it on the 27th?

Laurinquë · 06-14-2010, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatElvenWarrior

Maybe we could do it on the 27th?

The 27th would be good, though I'm not sure how Tabby and I will do it when we're at the same location. I suppose you'll just have to put up with a shared microphone.

Loslote · 06-14-2010, 04:19 PM

I'd be busy on the 27th - friend from Virginia coming up, get to see her once a year, all that fun stuff.

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 06-14-2010, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Loslote

I'd be busy on the 27th - friend from Virginia coming up, get to see her once a year, all that fun stuff.

Oh dear. Then we shant do it then.

The Might · 06-14-2010, 09:22 PM

27th would be the only good date for me that weekend...

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 06-26-2010, 06:27 PM

So, are we doing another conversation tomorrow, the 27th? It would be good to know.

Pitchwife · 06-27-2010, 06:26 AM

Oops - I'm afraid this whole business has rather slipped from my mind in the last couple of days.

I won't be able to hang around as long as the last times, but if there's something happening not too late in the American afternoon/European evening, do give me a ring!

Legate of Amon Lanc · 06-27-2010, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Pitchwife

Oops - I'm afraid this whole business has rather slipped from my mind in the last couple of days.

I won't be able to hang around as long as the last times, but if there's something happening not too late in the American afternoon/European evening, do give me a ring!

Ooops, the same. I actually wanted to post a reminder here a few days ago, but I forgot it... so here we go. Well, there is still a possibility to do something... but not sure how many people could participate and all... and when... and so on.

Pitchwife · 06-27-2010, 01:11 PM

Well, I'm here, if anybody else is.

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 06-27-2010, 01:46 PM

Well, I'm going to pick Lauri up from the airport today and if we did something today, I couldn't do it until after 15.30 Washington time (or 23.30 Britain time).
So were we doing something?

Pitchwife · 06-27-2010, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatElvenWarrior

So were we doing something?

Not yet, it seems.

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Originally Posted by TheGreatElvenWarrior

Well, I'm going to pick Lauri up from the airport today and if we did something today, I couldn't do it until after 15.30 Washington time (or 23.30 Britain time).

I'm afraid it'll get rather late for me then, unless we make it a quickie - say till 01.00 GMT at the latest; but you can always go on without me, of course.

Hookbill the Goomba · 06-27-2010, 02:10 PM

I'm going to give it a shot.
Can't promise much as there are some internet problems in the village, but I'll see what can be achieved!

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 06-27-2010, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Pitchwife

Not yet, it seems.

I'm afraid it'll get rather late for me then, unless we make it a quickie - say till 01.00 GMT at the latest; but you can always go on without me, of course.

If we were going to do something, who would be involved?

EDIT: Are Pitchwife and Hookbill the only ones who would be able to do it now?

Pitchwife · 06-27-2010, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatElvenWarrior

If we were going to do something, who would be involved?

At the moment it looks like you, me and Hookbill, and possibly Legate, too. TM said he'd have time today, but I've no idea how to contact him on Skype.

05-22-2010, 08:50 PM	#121
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	That was fun. Though, those who were Skyping seemed to have descended into madness by the time that I came 'round. I shall definitely be doing that again! __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.

05-22-2010, 08:57 PM	#122
Oddwen Drummer in the Deep Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Next Sunday A.D. Posts: 2,145	I say! This month's reading consisted of the encounter of Our Four Hobbits with Old Man Willow and Tom Bombadil, consisting of Loslote, Pitchwife, Laurinque, TGEW, Hookbill the Goomba and his kazoo, Eonwe, Thinlomien and Oddwen. I believe that Eonwe made recordings of the event, and may soon upload selected selections suitable for everyone's ears. So this time afterwards we didn't get into the deep philosophical discussions of the deep places of the world like last time. Our topic was of subjects less keen and lofty in delight but deeper and nearer to mortal pants. I mean Heart. It was amazing once again. This time next month quite a few of us will be involved in the visiting of our Finniship of the Ring, so the next time may be pushed way back. I've talked with Pitch Tombadil, Eonwe, and Lommy before, but with Lotty, Rinky, TGEWy and Hooky I hadn't had the pleasure yet. Everyone was awesome and hilarious and very fun to talk with. __________________ But all the while I sit and think of times there were before I listen for returning feet and voices at the door Last edited by Oddwen; 05-22-2010 at 09:05 PM.

05-22-2010, 09:19 PM	#123
Laurinquë Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 347	It was brilliant! It shone like a nuclear reactor in meltdown. The best part was when Hookbill fixed Skype with is his sonic screwdriver. And when Eönwë uncloaked. I had to leave about half way through, so I'm not sure what madness everyone got up to after I left. If it was as mad as it was when I departed (and we were on a downward spiral of decreasing canonicity) then it must have been bedlam by the time it finally came to its timely demise. Did you get to record the whole thing Eönwë? I must hear what happened next! Also TGEW and I think your accent is really posh. Last edited by Laurinquë; 05-22-2010 at 09:23 PM. Reason: Wisdom teeth

05-23-2010, 02:35 AM	#124
Legate of Amon Lanc A Voice That Gainsayeth Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In that far land beyond the Sea Posts: 7,431	Ah, what a pity, what a pity I missed this one! Especially with such a special cast. But, well, my internet connection decided to pick yesterday of all days to die out, be repaired, or be on strike, whichever of it it was I am not sure. Alas! Hopefully next time then - and hopefully with good amount of people as well. __________________ "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

05-23-2010, 10:02 AM	#125
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	Sorry I missed it. I was at an unexpected wine tasting. __________________ Stories and songs.

05-23-2010, 01:52 PM	#127
Ibrîniðilpathânezel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Back on the Helcaraxe Posts: 733	These sessions sound quite entertaining. I just started getting acquainted with Skype, so perhaps if I can figure it out and there's a next time.... __________________ Call me Ibrin (or Ibri) :) Originality is the one thing that unoriginal minds cannot feel the use of. — John Stewart Mill

05-26-2010, 08:13 AM	#138
Eönwë Flame Imperishable Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Right here Posts: 3,928	A quick note first- The last software that Oddwen linked sort of worked, but because it messed up my Skype (made the call just sound like short blocks of sound, etc., and I think this happened to Oddwen too (and it may have had a virus), I had to uninstall it, so the large files of sound containing most of the call(s) are gone, and seem to have overwritten by the software as a large act of revenge so I can't even recover it). Anyway, as I didn't realise this software had been working until the end, I recorded with the free one that I found, but it only records 15-minute sections, and at first didn't record my voice. So there are bits and pieces of the call that I do have. OK... so here are some of the more... normal... recordings: LOTR reading 1 (The Old Forest) - I was in this one, but for some reason the software only started recording my voice at a later time, so there are a few gaps in it. LOTR reading 2 (In the House of Tom Bombadil)- I'm not in here, so it hasn't got any strange gaps General discussion (before it went... erm...) __________________ Welcome to the Barrow Do-owns Forum / Such a lovely place

05-26-2010, 08:49 AM	#140
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	I think I've got some software that will work. I'll probably have to test it out before hand, though. But hopefully... __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket...

06-14-2010, 11:44 AM	#141
Laurinquë Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 347	Lottie said something about having another Skype call sometime near the end of June. When exactly is this set to occur? Or was that decided on at all?

06-14-2010, 02:04 PM	#143
Legate of Amon Lanc A Voice That Gainsayeth Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In that far land beyond the Sea Posts: 7,431	They probably won't, but I will 25th is Friday this month, so that would be the "default" date - if people preferred e.g. 26th, however, the schedule could be changed accordingly... it will be nice to get as many people as possible __________________ "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

06-14-2010, 02:43 PM	#145
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	25th or 26th would both be feasible for me. IIRC Oddwen mentioned she'd be meeting with the Finns around that time, so I guess she won't be available either. Don't know about Eönwë, but I don't really see him passing it up if he can possibly make it. __________________ Und aus dem Erebos kamen viele seelen herauf der abgeschiedenen toten.- Homer, Odyssey, Canto XI

06-14-2010, 02:50 PM	#146
Loslote The Werewolf's Companion Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Moon Posts: 3,021	I'm pretty sure both dates work for me. And really, Pitchie, I can't see anyone passing it up if they can possibly make it! __________________ I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. Double Fenris

06-14-2010, 03:51 PM	#147
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	Maybe we could do it on the 27th? __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.

06-14-2010, 04:19 PM	#149
Loslote The Werewolf's Companion Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Moon Posts: 3,021	I'd be busy on the 27th - friend from Virginia coming up, get to see her once a year, all that fun stuff. __________________ I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. Double Fenris

06-14-2010, 09:22 PM	#151
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	27th would be the only good date for me that weekend... __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown

06-26-2010, 06:27 PM	#152
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	So, are we doing another conversation tomorrow, the 27th? It would be good to know. __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.

06-27-2010, 06:26 AM	#153
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	Oops - I'm afraid this whole business has rather slipped from my mind in the last couple of days. I won't be able to hang around as long as the last times, but if there's something happening not too late in the American afternoon/European evening, do give me a ring! __________________ Und aus dem Erebos kamen viele seelen herauf der abgeschiedenen toten.- Homer, Odyssey, Canto XI

06-27-2010, 01:11 PM	#155
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	Well, I'm here, if anybody else is. __________________ Und aus dem Erebos kamen viele seelen herauf der abgeschiedenen toten.- Homer, Odyssey, Canto XI

06-27-2010, 01:46 PM	#156
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	Well, I'm going to pick Lauri up from the airport today and if we did something today, I couldn't do it until after 15.30 Washington time (or 23.30 Britain time). So were we doing something? __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.

06-27-2010, 02:10 PM	#158
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	I'm going to give it a shot. Can't promise much as there are some internet problems in the village, but I'll see what can be achieved! __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket...