A Memorial of Members - Page 7 - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Child of the 7th Age · 02-10-2006, 12:36 AM

Alkanoonion -

It is so nice to see you. Please do drop into the Green Dragon Inn if you have the chance.

Child (once your associate in an RPG)

Hookbill the Goomba · 02-10-2006, 12:38 AM

I feel it’s my duty to wonder about Robin Headstrong, the creator of the largest thread on the Downs. Crazy Captions. Even when I first entered a barrow, he was gone. Does anyone know where this creator of captions went? The thread is now reaching 10000 posts; I think if he comes back he'll be very surprised.

Alkanoonion · 02-10-2006, 06:33 AM

Thanks Child of the 7th Age

Well I remember my first foray into the world of written roll playing; I hope that you find my grammar much improved

This was my longest wait in the halls of Mandos but Namo has relented and I have been allowed to return.

BTW I enjoyed your last post in “I found the Entwives” I just wish that Teleporno would return and share his analysis with us.

topic

Child of the 7th Age · 02-10-2006, 07:21 AM

Alkanoonion,

A long wait in the halls of Mandos does not sound good! Glad you got out.

Thanks. I had fun with that post in I Found the Entwives, although in one sense it's a "futile effort". Since Teleporno hasn't shown his nose in either Land of Rohan or Minas Tirith since December 2003, I doubt he will do so. There's the possibility he posts on Tolkien sites like those under a different name today, but my gut says no. He is certainly not on this site. It wouldn't be hard to recognize someone with his particular mindset (the underlying ideas I talked about in the post) if he was here in Books.

Hmm.... I do love a mystery. Perhaps the only way to get an answer is to secure a list of film graduates at "KU" in 1992 (presumably Kansas State or U of Kansas if that is a typo) who then went on to work for U Kansas. There can't be too many of those! Don't know, though, if he'd spill the beans. It's possible he had second thoughts about his interpretations re the Entwives, but decided to keep the posters squirming!

___________________

A side note.... Glirdan asked about Perky Ent. She hasn't been on since January 2. At that point, she'd just returned to New Orleans and was without utilities, phone, and iternet. I hope she is doing alright.

piosenniel · 02-10-2006, 04:42 PM

NIce to see you, Alk!

Alkanoonion · 02-11-2006, 02:59 AM

Thanks all
1 member who I have not seen in a long time is Gandalf. He always had good posts that I found to be well written and well thought out.
I hope he is still around ME even if it is just in front of a warm fire with his pipe in hand.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 02-12-2006, 08:17 AM

I miss Sophia the Thunder Mistress...

littlemanpoet · 02-12-2006, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Feanor of the Peredhil

I miss Sophia the Thunder Mistress...

Me too.

She was the one who started the "Prisoner of Numenor" rpg, and it was a little sad ... and challenging! .... to finish it without her.

Oh, and Elora. Remember her? She could rp! Falowik especially misses having someone write Uien ....

Lhunardawen · 02-13-2006, 02:15 AM

And she still has to reclaim the "the Thunder Mistress" part of her name from Gil-galad...

Rune Son of Bjarne · 02-13-2006, 07:04 AM

A Question: Does it often happen that members who has not posted, check in now and again.

The reason I ask is that last night when I checked who was online, I thought we had gotten a new member. It turned out it was a member who had not made a post since 2004 GaladrieloftheOlden, this struck me as kind of odd, but what do I know.

Hey it seems I have reached a 1000 post's. This must be celebrated.

Glirdan · 02-13-2006, 05:23 PM

Rune, Galadriel actually checks in often. Trust me. I have an ambition to beat her in posts under the G's. So far, she's winning.

Edit- I just looked and I just realised that I have actually passed her!! YAY!!

Mithalwen · 03-07-2006, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lhunardawen

And she still has to reclaim the "the Thunder Mistress" part of her name from Gil-galad...

Just for information, she did contact me shortly after that WW gameand she was having a hectic time in real life - clearly things may not have got better but I think she has checked in since..

littlemanpoet · 03-07-2006, 03:37 PM

What has happened to Wilwarin? I miss her!

Glirdan · 03-07-2006, 03:57 PM

Ahh, the dear old butterfly is out on leave for the time being. She's gotten real busy with RL stuff. She will be back (hopefully) in the summer.

wilwarin538 · 03-09-2006, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

What has happened to Wilwarin? I miss her!

I'm touched that someone missed me.

But Glirdan is right, I have school and work and just haven't gotten much time to come on. I'm hoping that I'll be able to come on more once summer comes along. Maybe even this week(since its the march brake).

I miss you all to!

Diamond18 · 03-14-2006, 12:56 AM

I just noticed that today is burra's 22nd birthday. Now there is someone I haven't seen in an age and a day.

Ithaeliel · 04-27-2006, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Ith- I'm hoping that you didn't just come on the BD for a few days and then leave again.

Well, hehe... I suppose I did. Life is distracting. I did want to come back and say hi to old friends and perhaps meet some new people (since I'm sure there are many).

A lot of things have changed. I'm graduating and going to Boise State University next year, and planning on a master's degree in American Sign Language following a baccalaureate in some subject that only God knows for the time being. I'm also getting married on (tentatively) June 2, 2007. I know we're young, but we are very very happy together. I've discovered a love and somewhat of an affinity for jazz singing, and I hope to pursue that through college at least.

I still remember all the great people here at the Downs, and I regret becoming too busy to spend time here in the first place, even though such obstacles will probably continue. How is everyone? I see the site has changed quite a bit, and it looks nice.

I look forward to seeing you all again.
Namaarië,
Ithaeliel

JennyHallu · 04-28-2006, 06:24 AM

YAY FOR YOUNG MARRIAGES!!!

(I have to say that...just look at my birthday in my profile, and Hubby and I have been married almost 9 months now.)

I'm one of those new people've been popping out of the woodwork like bored termites. Nice to meet you!

Eonwe · 04-28-2006, 07:03 AM

I wish a certain Ent would rampage the Downs in Balrog form more frequently...

Glirdan · 04-28-2006, 02:22 PM

I know what you mean Eonwe....I miss that firey Ent...

Child of the 7th Age · 05-08-2006, 12:27 AM

Ithaeliel,

We do miss you in the RPG forums. Good luck on everything, including the planned for wedding (if you're still here to read this.....)

Child

Ithaeliel · 05-08-2006, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Child of the 7th Age

We do miss you in the RPG forums.

I miss you all, too! I am hoping to stick around and jump into an RPG whenever a new one becomes available... I need to start refreshing on plotting skills... good to see you, Child!

Durazor · 05-19-2006, 07:20 PM

Welcome, Durazor.
You last visited: 11-21-2004 at 09:43 PM

Been a while it seems

Yes, I had forgotten my password, and never really bothered to retreive it, since I didnt feel the need to make any new posts... Ah... memories

still interesting to browse the forums now and then... ohh, there's that feeling of nostalgia again...

Jessica Jade · 05-22-2006, 11:53 AM

Hello, everybody. I used to frequent this site like I was being paid to, but alas, it has been 4 long years since I've posted regularly. I'm afraid to say that I haven't kept up; I'd probably have to re-read both the Lord of the Rings and the Silmarillion in order to properly participate in discussions here again. I just wanted to say hello to all the members who've been around since 2002 or earlier (I recognize many of you!) as well as "Hi! I'm Jessica! Nice to meet you!" to the ones I haven't met. It has been too long, and I've missed you all, this site, being on fire for Tolkien, everything! I hope everyone's been well, and I'll continue to lurk obscurely until I perhaps find a post that my rusty brain can handle

Estelyn Telcontar · 05-22-2006, 12:17 PM

Welcome back, Jessica! I saw your name on the forum today and recognized the familiar nick from the good ol' days. Hope you'll enjoy your comeback!

mormegil · 05-22-2006, 12:20 PM

I really miss Holbytlass I haven't seen or heard from her in at least a month. So if you're out there Holby we miss you very much and hope all is well.

Mithalwen · 05-22-2006, 12:33 PM

I miss her too but I know she is in the throes of moving house so that may have affected her internet connection. And the woman has four children!!! It is amazing she manages anything for herself at all..

Glirdan · 05-22-2006, 08:11 PM

So I'm not completely nuts. I thought we were missing our dearly beloved Birthday wisher. No wonder I've missed a ton of birthdays!!

littlemanpoet · 05-22-2006, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jessica Jade

Hello, everybody. I used to frequent this site like I was being paid to, but alas, it has been 4 long years since I've posted regularly. I'm afraid to say that I haven't kept up; I'd probably have to re-read both the Lord of the Rings and the Silmarillion in order to properly participate in discussions here again. I just wanted to say hello to all the members who've been around since 2002 or earlier (I recognize many of you!) as well as "Hi! I'm Jessica! Nice to meet you!" to the ones I haven't met. It has been too long, and I've missed you all, this site, being on fire for Tolkien, everything! I hope everyone's been well, and I'll continue to lurk obscurely until I perhaps find a post that my rusty brain can handle

Are ...... you .... who ... I think you are?

Jessica? As in , "Are You Writing Serious Fantasy" Jessica?

Why, you're practically all grown up now I bet!

symestreem · 06-08-2006, 08:12 AM

Does anybody know what happened to Finwe? And did Perky Ent leave or get banned? It was a surprise not to see his name on the Member's List... I remember him from the Quiz Room.

Looking back over this thread makes me feel very old-- I joined the 'Downs right after it (the thread) started way back in 2002, under another name. And yet there are members listed here who were gone before I ever set mouse here.

Thinlómien · 06-08-2006, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by symestreem

And did Perky Ent leave or get banned? It was a surprise not to see his name on the Member's List... I remember him from the Quiz Room.

Perky has had RL problems and he hasn't had a working internet connection...

Bêthberry · 06-08-2006, 09:27 AM

The Perky Ent hasn't been banned and is still on the member list. You just have to look under "T" rather than "P".

symestreem · 06-08-2006, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bêthberry

The Perky Ent hasn't been banned and is still on the member list. You just have to look under "T" rather than "P".

And yet they call me smart...

Thanks.

Thinlómien · 08-14-2006, 03:01 AM

Tar-Ancalime hasn't been here for months... I wonder what's happened to her.

Also, some really active members have been alarmingly silent these days (take Ang for an example), but I guess it's the summer holiday that should be blamed here...

Mithalwen · 08-14-2006, 06:31 AM

Ang will be back in September. He has been travelling a lot....

Fordim Hedgethistle · 08-14-2006, 08:44 AM

I still miss Kransha. And whatever has happened to Amanaduial the Archer??

Valier · 08-14-2006, 11:10 AM

Know who I really miss.......Garin. Where did he go I wonder? Will he be back?

mormegil · 08-14-2006, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valier

Know who I really miss.......Garin. Where did he go I wonder? Will he be back?

Garin had some major things in life come up. I'm not sure if he will be coming back anytime soon but if I speak to him again, which may be soon I'll let him know he is missed.

Valier · 08-14-2006, 11:15 AM

Yes Morm please do!! I miss his so called "brash demeanor", it brightened my Days and wish him well for me.

Holbytlass · 08-14-2006, 04:43 PM

*sigh* I miss Shelob. I know she's getting ready for college, but still....

02-10-2006, 12:36 AM	#241
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	Alkanoonion - It is so nice to see you. Please do drop into the Green Dragon Inn if you have the chance. Child (once your associate in an RPG) __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.

02-10-2006, 12:38 AM	#242
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	I feel it’s my duty to wonder about Robin Headstrong, the creator of the largest thread on the Downs. Crazy Captions. Even when I first entered a barrow, he was gone. Does anyone know where this creator of captions went? The thread is now reaching 10000 posts; I think if he comes back he'll be very surprised. __________________ 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...

02-10-2006, 06:33 AM	#243
Alkanoonion Spirit in Eriador Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Adelaide Posts: 392	Thanks Child of the 7th Age Well I remember my first foray into the world of written roll playing; I hope that you find my grammar much improved This was my longest wait in the halls of Mandos but Namo has relented and I have been allowed to return. BTW I enjoyed your last post in “I found the Entwives” I just wish that Teleporno would return and share his analysis with us. topic __________________ In prosperity our friends know us; in adversity we know our friends.

02-10-2006, 07:21 AM	#244
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	Alkanoonion, A long wait in the halls of Mandos does not sound good! Glad you got out. Thanks. I had fun with that post in I Found the Entwives, although in one sense it's a "futile effort". Since Teleporno hasn't shown his nose in either Land of Rohan or Minas Tirith since December 2003, I doubt he will do so. There's the possibility he posts on Tolkien sites like those under a different name today, but my gut says no. He is certainly not on this site. It wouldn't be hard to recognize someone with his particular mindset (the underlying ideas I talked about in the post) if he was here in Books. Hmm.... I do love a mystery. Perhaps the only way to get an answer is to secure a list of film graduates at "KU" in 1992 (presumably Kansas State or U of Kansas if that is a typo) who then went on to work for U Kansas. There can't be too many of those! Don't know, though, if he'd spill the beans. It's possible he had second thoughts about his interpretations re the Entwives, but decided to keep the posters squirming! ___________________ A side note.... Glirdan asked about Perky Ent. She hasn't been on since January 2. At that point, she'd just returned to New Orleans and was without utilities, phone, and iternet. I hope she is doing alright. __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote. Last edited by Child of the 7th Age; 02-10-2006 at 09:27 AM.

02-10-2006, 04:42 PM	#245
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	NIce to see you, Alk! __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

02-11-2006, 02:59 AM	#246
Alkanoonion Spirit in Eriador Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Adelaide Posts: 392	Thanks all 1 member who I have not seen in a long time is Gandalf. He always had good posts that I found to be well written and well thought out. I hope he is still around ME even if it is just in front of a warm fire with his pipe in hand. __________________ In prosperity our friends know us; in adversity we know our friends.

02-12-2006, 08:17 AM	#247
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	I miss Sophia the Thunder Mistress... __________________ peace

02-13-2006, 02:15 AM	#249
Lhunardawen Hauntress of the Havens Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: IN it, but not OF it Posts: 2,538	And she still has to reclaim the "the Thunder Mistress" part of her name from Gil-galad...

02-13-2006, 05:23 PM	#251
Glirdan Energetic Essence Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Where Lark Nor Eagle Ever Flew Posts: 3,285	Rune, Galadriel actually checks in often. Trust me. I have an ambition to beat her in posts under the G's. So far, she's winning. Edit- I just looked and I just realised that I have actually passed her!! YAY!! __________________ *I'm going to buy you a kitty, I'm going to let you fall in love with the kitty, and one cold, winter night, I'm going to steal into your house and punch you in the face!* Fenris Wolf Last edited by Glirdan; 02-13-2006 at 06:06 PM.

03-07-2006, 03:37 PM	#253
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	What has happened to Wilwarin? I miss her!

03-07-2006, 03:57 PM	#254
Glirdan Energetic Essence Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Where Lark Nor Eagle Ever Flew Posts: 3,285	Ahh, the dear old butterfly is out on leave for the time being. She's gotten real busy with RL stuff. She will be back (hopefully) in the summer. __________________ *I'm going to buy you a kitty, I'm going to let you fall in love with the kitty, and one cold, winter night, I'm going to steal into your house and punch you in the face!* Fenris Wolf

03-14-2006, 12:56 AM	#256
Diamond18 Eidolon of a Took Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: my own private fantasy world Posts: 3,460	I just noticed that today is burra's 22nd birthday. Now there is someone I haven't seen in an age and a day. __________________ All shall be rather fond of me and suffer from mild depression.

04-28-2006, 06:24 AM	#258
JennyHallu The Pearl, The Lily Maid Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my luxury Barrow, snuggled up in a pile of satin pillows, eating fresh fruit. Posts: 1,628	YAY FOR YOUNG MARRIAGES!!! (I have to say that...just look at my birthday in my profile, and Hubby and I have been married almost 9 months now.) I'm one of those new people've been popping out of the woodwork like bored termites. Nice to meet you! __________________ <=== Lookee, lookee, lots of IM handles!

04-28-2006, 07:03 AM	#259
Eonwe Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In a world grown ever smaller. Posts: 678	I wish a certain Ent would rampage the Downs in Balrog form more frequently... __________________ I've got bridge club on Wednesday, Archery on Thursday, Dancing on a Friday night!

04-28-2006, 02:22 PM	#260
Glirdan Energetic Essence Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Where Lark Nor Eagle Ever Flew Posts: 3,285	I know what you mean Eonwe....I miss that firey Ent... __________________ *I'm going to buy you a kitty, I'm going to let you fall in love with the kitty, and one cold, winter night, I'm going to steal into your house and punch you in the face!* Fenris Wolf

05-08-2006, 12:27 AM	#261
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	Ithaeliel, We do miss you in the RPG forums. Good luck on everything, including the planned for wedding (if you're still here to read this.....) Child __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.

05-19-2006, 07:20 PM	#263
Durazor Pile O'Bones Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 25	Welcome, Durazor. You last visited: 11-21-2004 at 09:43 PM Been a while it seems Yes, I had forgotten my password, and never really bothered to retreive it, since I didnt feel the need to make any new posts... Ah... memories still interesting to browse the forums now and then... ohh, there's that feeling of nostalgia again... __________________ "A Gnoll? Yes, I'm a Gnoll! What's a Gnoll you ask? sigh Just take a look at my avatar!"

05-22-2006, 11:53 AM	#264
Jessica Jade Wight Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tirion upon Túna, Atlanta Posts: 154	je revien! Hello, everybody. I used to frequent this site like I was being paid to, but alas, it has been 4 long years since I've posted regularly. I'm afraid to say that I haven't kept up; I'd probably have to re-read both the Lord of the Rings and the Silmarillion in order to properly participate in discussions here again. I just wanted to say hello to all the members who've been around since 2002 or earlier (I recognize many of you!) as well as "Hi! I'm Jessica! Nice to meet you!" to the ones I haven't met. It has been too long, and I've missed you all, this site, being on fire for Tolkien, everything! I hope everyone's been well, and I'll continue to lurk obscurely until I perhaps find a post that my rusty brain can handle __________________ http://www.cadential64.com The musicians had indeed laid bare the youngest, most innocent of our ideas of life, the indestructible yearning for the way things aren't and can never be. ~ Philip Roth, The Human Stain

05-22-2006, 12:17 PM	#265
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	Welcome back, Jessica! I saw your name on the forum today and recognized the familiar nick from the good ol' days. Hope you'll enjoy your comeback! __________________ '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...'

05-22-2006, 12:20 PM	#266
mormegil Maundering Mage Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,647	I really miss Holbytlass I haven't seen or heard from her in at least a month. So if you're out there Holby we miss you very much and hope all is well. __________________ “I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo. "So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”

05-22-2006, 12:33 PM	#267
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,455	I miss her too but I know she is in the throes of moving house so that may have affected her internet connection. And the woman has four children!!! It is amazing she manages anything for herself at all.. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

05-22-2006, 08:11 PM	#268
Glirdan Energetic Essence Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Where Lark Nor Eagle Ever Flew Posts: 3,285	So I'm not completely nuts. I thought we were missing our dearly beloved Birthday wisher. No wonder I've missed a ton of birthdays!! __________________ *I'm going to buy you a kitty, I'm going to let you fall in love with the kitty, and one cold, winter night, I'm going to steal into your house and punch you in the face!* Fenris Wolf

06-08-2006, 08:12 AM	#270
symestreem Face in the Water Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 728	Does anybody know what happened to Finwe? And did Perky Ent leave or get banned? It was a surprise not to see his name on the Member's List... I remember him from the Quiz Room. Looking back over this thread makes me feel very old-- I joined the 'Downs right after it (the thread) started way back in 2002, under another name. And yet there are members listed here who were gone before I ever set mouse here.

06-08-2006, 09:27 AM	#272
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 5,996	The Perky Ent hasn't been banned and is still on the member list. You just have to look under "T" rather than "P". __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away.

08-14-2006, 03:01 AM	#274
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Tar-Ancalime hasn't been here for months... I wonder what's happened to her. Also, some really active members have been alarmingly silent these days (take Ang for an example), but I guess it's the summer holiday that should be blamed here... __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

08-14-2006, 06:31 AM	#275
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,455	Ang will be back in September. He has been travelling a lot.... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

08-14-2006, 08:44 AM	#276
Fordim Hedgethistle Gibbering Gibbet Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Beyond cloud nine Posts: 1,844	I still miss Kransha. And whatever has happened to Amanaduial the Archer??

08-14-2006, 11:10 AM	#277
Valier Twisted Taleswapper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: somewhere between sanity and insanity Posts: 1,706	Know who I really miss.......Garin. Where did he go I wonder? Will he be back? __________________ grand return?........

08-14-2006, 11:15 AM	#279
Valier Twisted Taleswapper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: somewhere between sanity and insanity Posts: 1,706	Yes Morm please do!! I miss his so called "brash demeanor", it brightened my Days and wish him well for me. __________________ grand return?........

08-14-2006, 04:43 PM	#280
Holbytlass Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Party Tree Posts: 1,042	sigh I miss Shelob. I know she's getting ready for college, but still.... __________________ Holby is an actual flesh-and-blood person, right? Not, say a sock-puppet of Nilp’s, by any chance? ~Nerwen, WWCIII