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TheGreatElvenWarrior · 08-06-2010, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Pitchwife

So far it looks like it's Agan (+skip +Greenie?), Lottie, you and me (unless I've forgotten someone); sounds good enough to start with, doesn't it?

Hook said that he'd be good for Sundays. Also, I could probably persuade Eönwë and Lauri to join our madness. In fact, I don't know that they would actually need persuading.

Aganzir · 08-06-2010, 01:20 PM

The time sounds good, and I could also try to get Volo here. Do you have any suggestions about what to read?

Pitchwife · 08-06-2010, 01:32 PM

Hmmm... If all of the above actually make it, we'd have a complete Fellowship for something from FotR - like, say, The Ring Goes South or the Moria chapters. Now that would be awesome!

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 08-06-2010, 10:54 PM

Moria sounds lovely, the Ring Goes South is good to read too. Or we could always read the first chapter of FotR, of course.

Loslote · 08-06-2010, 11:58 PM

I might be a bit late, but I should be able to make it.

Hookbill the Goomba · 08-07-2010, 01:28 AM

I should be around. Will probably be able to record if everyone is okay with that.

Eönwë · 08-07-2010, 03:33 AM

Well of course I'll try to be there.

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Originally Posted by Loslote

I have stuffs Sunday morning, but after one-ish I should be available.

What, so that's about 10pm here and midnight in Finland?

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Originally Posted by TheGreatElvenWarrior

I guess that any time we use would be fine, just as long as it's not Eönwë Standard Time.

Hey!

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Originally Posted by TheGreatElvenWarrior

He does not operate on GMT, but his own time zone. The rumour is that he doesn't actually ever sleep, but is always up and at his computer.

Remember that any time I'm up late, Pitch and the Finns are up two hours later!

So yeah, we could start at 20:00 or 21:00 GMT and wait for Lottie to join in before we start our reading.

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 08-07-2010, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Hookbill the Goomba

I should be around. Will probably be able to record if everyone is okay with that.

Good. We'll actually have someone to record our madness this time, probably!

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Originally Posted by Eönwë

Well of course I'll try to be there.

Good, good. If you weren't there I'd have to sell your dirtiest secrets to the press.

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Hey!

You brought this upon yourself. I'm not the one Skyping to the wee hours of the morning.

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So yeah, we could start at 20:00 or 21:00 GMT and wait for Lottie to join in before we start our reading.

Sounds like a good idea. Last time we didn't start reading until Lottie got back as well.

I think that she is conspiring against us.

In other words, I'm really excited!

Aganzir · 08-08-2010, 01:34 PM

So TGEW and I (+Greenie, Volo & skip) are online. How about you others?

Hookbill the Goomba · 08-08-2010, 01:46 PM

I'm on line. May be called away soon, but will do what I can.

Pitchwife · 08-08-2010, 02:08 PM

Present.

Aganzir · 08-08-2010, 02:34 PM

The three of us Finns + the Swede are online as well as TGEW, Pitchwife, Eönwë and Loslote. Hookbill & Lauri should join us shortly. Haven't started yet so if somebody is still interested, post here or add me to your contacts on Skype.

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 08-08-2010, 09:11 PM

Today's call went well.

We read a good bit of The Ring Goes South and didn't spend most of our time talking about Doctor Who, which is an improvement from last time.

We also talked a fair deal about Phantom and Alien. I think that it was generally agreed upon that we liked Volo's Gimli. He sounded quite rough. Also, LEGOS!

Nobody recorded it this time. We'll try harder next.

EDIT: That PT that we did, were we going to post it on the 'Downs, you people who were involved?

Loslote · 08-09-2010, 12:01 AM

Actually, the reading aloud of the Book was one of the best readings I've done so far. The roles were as follows: Agan - Frodo; Greenie - Legolas; Volo - Gimli; Skip - Aragorn; Hookbill - Boromir; Pitchie - Gandalf; Lauri - Merry; TGEW - Pippin; Steve - Sam; and me - narrator. Everyone was amazing!

We (well, some of us) wanted to do a quick game of live-action WW, but couldn't figure out the logistics, and we ended up doing a quick game of Paper Telephone, which was rather epic. We were joined at the beginning by TGWBS, and it was pretty awesome to meet such a legendary Downer! [/shameless fawning]

Eönwë · 08-09-2010, 04:33 AM

"So where is that Paper Telephone?" I hear you cry.

Well, look no further:

I started us off with this sentence:

Trouble at the house of Tom Bombadil

Which Lottie thought would be best represented by:

Lauri, on the other hand, thought that:
The floating rock of insanity scares stick-man.

Which Pitch interpreted as:

This was all too much for TGEW, who thought that:
The strange flying head chases the man whose head is disappearing.

Which Hookbill thought meant:

To be continued...

Eönwë · 08-09-2010, 04:34 AM

While Lottie thought that this would be more appropriate:
A ghostly head chases its body around a park.

Lauri thought that this was closer to the truth:

While Pitch, on the other hand, thought that this was going on:
Lisbeth Salander lost her head trying to run away from a rabid Huorn

Which TGEW could only explain through this picture:

Our Paper Telephone of super-speed drew to a close when it was left to Hookbill sum up the insanity with this fateful sentence:
Exploded tree syndrome appeared to be contagious, much to the annoyance of red haired stickman.

(Note: Photobucket wasn't working, so I had to upload the pictures through tinypic. I'll re-upload them through photobucket later.)

Anyway, as usual, great discussion and reading from everyone involved!

Aganzir · 08-09-2010, 07:57 AM

Hahaha you people are crazy. I'm sorry we missed the Paper Telephone but it was quite late and Volo had to catch his last bus home.

I think I've only taken part twice before, but this was one of the best readings - not only because it was one of the longest. I love the combination of Greenie & Volo as Legolas and Gimli (they've done it before back when Brinn was in Finland) - Volo's exaggerated Russian accent and Greenie's smug elvishness. And I'm sorry the hobbits got so few lines because Lauri & TGEW made a great Merry and Pippin.

Interestingly enough, skip heard Hookbill's voice for the first time when only we, he and TGEW were present, and he asked how come TGEW sounds more British than Hook.

Looking forward to the next reading.

Eönwë · 09-07-2010, 02:06 PM

Er... are we still doing this?

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 09-07-2010, 09:47 PM

This is great, we have to continue. Just have to set a date. Would you like to do that, Eönwë?

Aganzir · 09-08-2010, 06:23 AM

I don't have time this Saturday & Sunday, but everything else should work fine.

Legate of Amon Lanc · 09-09-2010, 02:27 AM

I think, if nothing else, we should prepare beforehand for the 22nd September. I mean, if there has ever been a date worth making a reading, it would be this, just like the celebration of the end of the War was, where it all started - is it possible that we have first read such a long time ago? So if nothing else, I say that I would like to participate in something on that day. The only downside for some might be that it is Wednesday, but well... what do ye people say?

Hookbill the Goomba · 09-09-2010, 03:32 AM

I had a thought about perhaps doing something on one of the Oxonmoot days, if I can drag anyone around a computer on, say, the Friday night?

Estelyn Telcontar · 09-09-2010, 04:31 AM

Ooh, our own Telerin Circle, Hookbill?! That would be fun!

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 09-09-2010, 01:27 PM

Oxonmoot doesn't have any days actually on the 22nd, does it? Then we could do both ideas at the same time. Alternatively, if we want to have a call on the 22nd and with all of the Oxonmooters we could always do two calls...

Loslote · 09-09-2010, 07:24 PM

Sadly, I'd be very much not available on a Wednesday.

Probably not Friday, either...if we do something on a weekend, I'll hopefully be able to make it, though.

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 09-09-2010, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Loslote

Sadly, I'd be very much not available on a Wednesday.

Probably not Friday, either...if we do something on a weekend, I'll hopefully be able to make it, though.

There are five other days in the week, you know.

Loslote · 09-09-2010, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatElvenWarrior

There are five other days in the week, you know.

I know...and I won't be able to make it to any of them. School beckons.

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 09-09-2010, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Loslote

I know...and I won't be able to make it to any of them. School beckons.

Oh, well that sucks. School takes time and energy. How silly of it.

Oddwen · 09-09-2010, 10:07 PM

Would anyone be available this weekend? Somewhere in there, the weekends got switched to my full-time-job-time.

Laurinquë · 09-10-2010, 07:00 PM

I'm ready for the usual madness and anarchy, so long that is isn't during between 9.00-15.00 (GMT -7) during the work week. I would prefer a weekend really, but I could probably do anything in the evening on the other days of the week.

Pitchwife · 09-11-2010, 03:41 AM

If there are still enough people interested in doing something tonight, I'd be available around the usual time.

On the other hand (or independently), I have to agree with Legate that the 22nd is an absolute must-date - although it'd be highly awkward for me in the middle of the work week. But if that's not feasible, what about the weekend after the 22nd?

Loslote · 09-11-2010, 02:22 PM

I'm around now, and probably will be for a while.

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 09-11-2010, 02:28 PM

If we did do something tonight I wouldn't be able to be involved. I'm engaged. It will take a couple of hours.

Thinlómien · 09-16-2010, 06:13 AM

Poke me when you're doing something and I'll try to be around.

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 09-16-2010, 10:56 AM

We should set a date in stone then. We've got a couple dates, let's Skype on one of them!

Legate of Amon Lanc · 09-16-2010, 04:39 PM

The weekend after the 22nd is off-limits for me

But 22nd itself would be great, I mean really, just for a little while, shouldn't be a problem... Or are there other ideas?

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 09-16-2010, 10:18 PM

I'm fine with the 22nd. The only problem for those who actually have obligations is that it is in the middle of the week.

This time we need to actually record the call. Whoever has the technical know how/programme to do it should look into it, please.

Pitchwife · 09-20-2010, 01:50 PM

So it's two days to the Bagginses' Birthday, and it would really be a disgrace to let a date like this pass Skypeless. I definitely won't be able to stick around for the usual nocturnal madness this time, but I should be able to participate in the reading itself, if we don't start too late (and if we can find me a role that allows for occasional coughing, as I've got a cold at the moment that doesn't behave like it's going to leave me anytime soon).

As for choice of text, I think A Long-expected Party would obviously be ideal for this day, if we can get enough people together (I'm not sure how much roles there are in it, but my gut says lots). Or alternatively, with a smaller cast, Three is Company (we haven't done that yet, have we?)? What do you all think?

Legate of Amon Lanc · 09-20-2010, 03:07 PM

Sounds great. I think definitely something should be done, and I mean, an hour can be spent for that in any case, and it should be worth it. I don't know when the US Downers can participate, what time is good for that; but myself, I don't want to stay up TOO late. About the time when I am posting this, for example, would be still fine: I think it's about 9 PM GMT. An hour here or there is okay...

So, who would be interested?

And as for the text, I am not sure if the Long Expected Party is "readable", but perhaps there are some good parts with more characters. Three Is A Company sounds also good, if we couldn't find anything - good idea, Pitch!

Gwathagor · 09-20-2010, 03:27 PM

I'm probably available.

08-06-2010, 01:20 PM	#242
Aganzir Woman of Secret Shadow Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in hollow halls beneath the fells Posts: 4,511	The time sounds good, and I could also try to get Volo here. Do you have any suggestions about what to read? __________________ He bit me, and I was not gentle.

08-06-2010, 01:32 PM	#243
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	Hmmm... If all of the above actually make it, we'd have a complete Fellowship for something from FotR - like, say, The Ring Goes South or the Moria chapters. Now that would be awesome! __________________ Und aus dem Erebos kamen viele seelen herauf der abgeschiedenen toten.- Homer, Odyssey, Canto XI

08-06-2010, 10:54 PM	#244
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	Moria sounds lovely, the Ring Goes South is good to read too. Or we could always read the first chapter of FotR, of course. __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.

08-06-2010, 11:58 PM	#245
Loslote The Werewolf's Companion Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Moon Posts: 3,021	I might be a bit late, but I should be able to make it. __________________ I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. Double Fenris

08-07-2010, 01:28 AM	#246
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	I should be around. Will probably be able to record if everyone is okay with that. __________________ 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...

08-08-2010, 01:34 PM	#249
Aganzir Woman of Secret Shadow Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in hollow halls beneath the fells Posts: 4,511	So TGEW and I (+Greenie, Volo & skip) are online. How about you others? __________________ He bit me, and I was not gentle.

08-08-2010, 01:46 PM	#250
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	I'm on line. May be called away soon, but will do what I can. __________________ 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...

08-08-2010, 02:08 PM	#251
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	Present. __________________ Und aus dem Erebos kamen viele seelen herauf der abgeschiedenen toten.- Homer, Odyssey, Canto XI

08-08-2010, 02:34 PM	#252
Aganzir Woman of Secret Shadow Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in hollow halls beneath the fells Posts: 4,511	Update The three of us Finns + the Swede are online as well as TGEW, Pitchwife, Eönwë and Loslote. Hookbill & Lauri should join us shortly. Haven't started yet so if somebody is still interested, post here or add me to your contacts on Skype. __________________ He bit me, and I was not gentle.

08-08-2010, 09:11 PM	#253
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	Today's call went well. We read a good bit of The Ring Goes South and didn't spend most of our time talking about Doctor Who, which is an improvement from last time. We also talked a fair deal about Phantom and Alien. I think that it was generally agreed upon that we liked Volo's Gimli. He sounded quite rough. Also, LEGOS! Nobody recorded it this time. We'll try harder next. EDIT: That PT that we did, were we going to post it on the 'Downs, you people who were involved? __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead. Last edited by TheGreatElvenWarrior; 08-08-2010 at 09:36 PM. Reason: Drainage problems

08-09-2010, 12:01 AM	#254
Loslote The Werewolf's Companion Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Moon Posts: 3,021	Actually, the reading aloud of the Book was one of the best readings I've done so far. The roles were as follows: Agan - Frodo; Greenie - Legolas; Volo - Gimli; Skip - Aragorn; Hookbill - Boromir; Pitchie - Gandalf; Lauri - Merry; TGEW - Pippin; Steve - Sam; and me - narrator. Everyone was amazing! We (well, some of us) wanted to do a quick game of live-action WW, but couldn't figure out the logistics, and we ended up doing a quick game of Paper Telephone, which was rather epic. We were joined at the beginning by TGWBS, and it was pretty awesome to meet such a legendary Downer! [/shameless fawning] __________________ I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. Double Fenris

08-09-2010, 04:33 AM	#255
Eönwë Flame Imperishable Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Right here Posts: 3,928	"So where is that Paper Telephone?" I hear you cry. Well, look no further: I started us off with this sentence: Trouble at the house of Tom Bombadil Which Lottie thought would be best represented by: Lauri, on the other hand, thought that: The floating rock of insanity scares stick-man. Which Pitch interpreted as: This was all too much for TGEW, who thought that: The strange flying head chases the man whose head is disappearing. Which Hookbill thought meant: To be continued... __________________ Welcome to the Barrow Do-owns Forum / Such a lovely place Last edited by Eönwë; 08-09-2010 at 04:39 AM.

08-09-2010, 04:34 AM	#256
Eönwë Flame Imperishable Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Right here Posts: 3,928	While Lottie thought that this would be more appropriate: A ghostly head chases its body around a park. Lauri thought that this was closer to the truth: While Pitch, on the other hand, thought that this was going on: Lisbeth Salander lost her head trying to run away from a rabid Huorn Which TGEW could only explain through this picture: Our Paper Telephone of super-speed drew to a close when it was left to Hookbill sum up the insanity with this fateful sentence: Exploded tree syndrome appeared to be contagious, much to the annoyance of red haired stickman. (Note: Photobucket wasn't working, so I had to upload the pictures through tinypic. I'll re-upload them through photobucket later.) Anyway, as usual, great discussion and reading from everyone involved! __________________ Welcome to the Barrow Do-owns Forum / Such a lovely place

08-09-2010, 07:57 AM	#257
Aganzir Woman of Secret Shadow Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in hollow halls beneath the fells Posts: 4,511	Hahaha you people are crazy. I'm sorry we missed the Paper Telephone but it was quite late and Volo had to catch his last bus home. I think I've only taken part twice before, but this was one of the best readings - not only because it was one of the longest. I love the combination of Greenie & Volo as Legolas and Gimli (they've done it before back when Brinn was in Finland) - Volo's exaggerated Russian accent and Greenie's smug elvishness. And I'm sorry the hobbits got so few lines because Lauri & TGEW made a great Merry and Pippin. Interestingly enough, skip heard Hookbill's voice for the first time when only we, he and TGEW were present, and he asked how come TGEW sounds more British than Hook. Looking forward to the next reading. __________________ He bit me, and I was not gentle.

09-07-2010, 02:06 PM	#258
Eönwë Flame Imperishable Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Right here Posts: 3,928	Er... are we still doing this? __________________ Welcome to the Barrow Do-owns Forum / Such a lovely place

09-07-2010, 09:47 PM	#259
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	This is great, we have to continue. Just have to set a date. Would you like to do that, Eönwë? __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.

09-08-2010, 06:23 AM	#260
Aganzir Woman of Secret Shadow Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in hollow halls beneath the fells Posts: 4,511	I don't have time this Saturday & Sunday, but everything else should work fine. __________________ He bit me, and I was not gentle.

09-09-2010, 02:27 AM	#261
Legate of Amon Lanc A Voice That Gainsayeth Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In that far land beyond the Sea Posts: 7,431	I think, if nothing else, we should prepare beforehand for the 22nd September. I mean, if there has ever been a date worth making a reading, it would be this, just like the celebration of the end of the War was, where it all started - is it possible that we have first read such a long time ago? So if nothing else, I say that I would like to participate in something on that day. The only downside for some might be that it is Wednesday, but well... what do ye people say? __________________ "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

09-09-2010, 03:32 AM	#262
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	I had a thought about perhaps doing something on one of the Oxonmoot days, if I can drag anyone around a computer on, say, the Friday night? __________________ 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...

09-09-2010, 04:31 AM	#263
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	Ooh, our own Telerin Circle, Hookbill?! That would be fun! __________________ '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...'

09-09-2010, 01:27 PM	#264
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	Oxonmoot doesn't have any days actually on the 22nd, does it? Then we could do both ideas at the same time. Alternatively, if we want to have a call on the 22nd and with all of the Oxonmooters we could always do two calls... __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.

09-09-2010, 07:24 PM	#265
Loslote The Werewolf's Companion Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Moon Posts: 3,021	Sadly, I'd be very much not available on a Wednesday. Probably not Friday, either...if we do something on a weekend, I'll hopefully be able to make it, though. __________________ I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. Double Fenris

09-09-2010, 10:07 PM	#269
Oddwen Drummer in the Deep Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Next Sunday A.D. Posts: 2,145	Would anyone be available this weekend? Somewhere in there, the weekends got switched to my full-time-job-time. __________________ But all the while I sit and think of times there were before I listen for returning feet and voices at the door

09-10-2010, 07:00 PM	#270
Laurinquë Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 347	I'm ready for the usual madness and anarchy, so long that is isn't during between 9.00-15.00 (GMT -7) during the work week. I would prefer a weekend really, but I could probably do anything in the evening on the other days of the week.

09-11-2010, 03:41 AM	#271
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	If there are still enough people interested in doing something tonight, I'd be available around the usual time. On the other hand (or independently), I have to agree with Legate that the 22nd is an absolute must-date - although it'd be highly awkward for me in the middle of the work week. But if that's not feasible, what about the weekend after the 22nd? __________________ Und aus dem Erebos kamen viele seelen herauf der abgeschiedenen toten.- Homer, Odyssey, Canto XI

09-11-2010, 02:22 PM	#272
Loslote The Werewolf's Companion Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Moon Posts: 3,021	I'm around now, and probably will be for a while. __________________ I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. Double Fenris

09-11-2010, 02:28 PM	#273
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	If we did do something tonight I wouldn't be able to be involved. I'm engaged. It will take a couple of hours. __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.

09-16-2010, 06:13 AM	#274
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Poke me when you're doing something and I'll try to be around. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

09-16-2010, 10:56 AM	#275
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	We should set a date in stone then. We've got a couple dates, let's Skype on one of them! __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.

09-16-2010, 04:39 PM	#276
Legate of Amon Lanc A Voice That Gainsayeth Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In that far land beyond the Sea Posts: 7,431	The weekend after the 22nd is off-limits for me But 22nd itself would be great, I mean really, just for a little while, shouldn't be a problem... Or are there other ideas? __________________ "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

09-16-2010, 10:18 PM	#277
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	I'm fine with the 22nd. The only problem for those who actually have obligations is that it is in the middle of the week. This time we need to actually record the call. Whoever has the technical know how/programme to do it should look into it, please. __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.

09-20-2010, 01:50 PM	#278
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	So it's two days to the Bagginses' Birthday, and it would really be a disgrace to let a date like this pass Skypeless. I definitely won't be able to stick around for the usual nocturnal madness this time, but I should be able to participate in the reading itself, if we don't start too late (and if we can find me a role that allows for occasional coughing, as I've got a cold at the moment that doesn't behave like it's going to leave me anytime soon). As for choice of text, I think A Long-expected Party would obviously be ideal for this day, if we can get enough people together (I'm not sure how much roles there are in it, but my gut says lots). Or alternatively, with a smaller cast, Three is Company (we haven't done that yet, have we?)? What do you all think? __________________ Und aus dem Erebos kamen viele seelen herauf der abgeschiedenen toten.- Homer, Odyssey, Canto XI

09-20-2010, 03:07 PM	#279
Legate of Amon Lanc A Voice That Gainsayeth Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In that far land beyond the Sea Posts: 7,431	Sounds great. I think definitely something should be done, and I mean, an hour can be spent for that in any case, and it should be worth it. I don't know when the US Downers can participate, what time is good for that; but myself, I don't want to stay up TOO late. About the time when I am posting this, for example, would be still fine: I think it's about 9 PM GMT. An hour here or there is okay... So, who would be interested? And as for the text, I am not sure if the Long Expected Party is "readable", but perhaps there are some good parts with more characters. Three Is A Company sounds also good, if we couldn't find anything - good idea, Pitch! __________________ "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

09-20-2010, 03:27 PM	#280
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	I'm probably available. __________________ Stories and songs.