What do you assign to Mordor? - Page 75 - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Mithalwen · 06-07-2012, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Galadriel55

I assign utter lack of summer heat in Toronto.

It is bucketing with rain here ..... again.... at least I will find out if the repair I made to a leaking skylight at the weekend has worked! No great rush to collect the sandals I ordered though...

Galadriel55 · 06-07-2012, 10:19 AM

I think we can all safely assign weather in general to Mordor. Whatever it is, chances are we're not happy with it.

Lalwendë · 06-07-2012, 01:06 PM

The only weather that belongs in Mordor is sunshine, because it's boring unless you are on holiday. And too much snow, which is just a nuisance.

The Atlantic low hitting the UK right now is amazing. Torrential rain, wind and interesting weather charts for me to geek out over. With a bit of luck, I might have some swollen rivers to look at again in a few days. British weather belongs firmly in The Shire.

Galadriel55 · 06-07-2012, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Lalwendë

The only weather that belongs in Mordor is sunshine, because it's boring unless you are on holiday. And too much snow, which is just a nuisance.

Hmm... Today's the first day in about a week that I've seen the sun come out and stay there for the whole day. It's been all clouds. And this year I was *still* waiting for a snowfall in April. In a sense, we didn't have a winter. I think you'd love Torontonian weather.

Mithalwen · 06-07-2012, 04:23 PM

I could do without the kind of teach the car to swim type weather we had today....

MCRmyGirl4eva · 06-12-2012, 08:53 AM

I assign high school final exams. Especially math exams.

Galadriel55 · 06-12-2012, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MCRmyGirl4eva

I assign high school final exams. Especially math exams.

I love high school exams! They leave me more free time than I ever had during the year! Especially the math exam.

Vardamir Nólimon · 06-12-2012, 11:23 AM

Those people that saw Star Trek (2009) for Chris Pine, LOTR for Orlando Bloom, or any other amazing movie simply because they wanted to swoon over an actor. Especially if they take up space at a midnight showing. If you're going to do that, rent the movie later and stop wasting our time.
Also, people that post infactual information in public places, people with terriable grammar that don't bother to check it. This is both online and in speaking.
I have to agree with Galadriel55. I love exams.

Mithalwen · 06-12-2012, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Vardamir Nólimon

Also, people that post infactual information in public places, people with terriable grammar that don't bother to check it.

How do you feel about those who don't check their spelling?

Welcome to the downs.

Galadriel55 · 06-12-2012, 12:22 PM

I second Mith: welcome to the Downs, Vardamir!

Galadriel55 · 06-15-2012, 09:16 AM

I assign doctors who change you a certain amount for a test, and then charge you just as much to put their signature on a form.

MCRmyGirl4eva · 06-15-2012, 09:41 AM

People who are major homophobes, racists, and sexists, as shown in the things they say, and then claim that they AREN'T racist, sexist or homophobic.
*cough*my dad*cough*

Seriously? "All Puerto Ricians need to go back to Puerto Rico" is pretty racist sounding to me, but he STILL claims not to be. Jerk.

Still, don't get me wrong. I love my father, but he can be infuriating.

Oddwen · 06-15-2012, 05:36 PM

I assign whichever designer decided that shirts with patterns or sequins may only have the patterns or sequins on the front of the top. That abrupt stop at the shoulders and sides looks shoddy off, and even worse on.

Sometimes, there just aren't enough sequins.

Galadriel55 · 06-15-2012, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Oddwen

I assign whichever designer decided that shirts with patterns or sequins may only have the patterns or sequins on the front of the top. That abrupt stop at the shoulders and sides looks shoddy off, and even worse on.

Oh, I agree with you 100%!!! It's like they sew on the front of one shirt to the back of another!

Aganzir · 06-15-2012, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MCRmyGirl4eva

People who are major homophobes, racists, and sexists, as shown in the things they say, and then claim that they AREN'T racist, sexist or homophobic.
*cough*my dad*cough*

Seriously? "All Puerto Ricians need to go back to Puerto Rico" is pretty racist sounding to me, but he STILL claims not to be. Jerk.

Next time, ask which country you should go back to that your ancestors came from.

Inziladun · 06-15-2012, 07:28 PM

Work issues that follow you home, especially on a weekend.

Aganzir · 06-16-2012, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Inziladun

Work issues that follow you home, especially on a weekend.

Think on the bright side - as long as it isn't criminals walking on your lawn, it could be worse.

MCRmyGirl4eva · 06-16-2012, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Aganzir

Next time, ask which country you should go back to that your ancestors came from.

I'd love to go to Ireland. Thanks for the idea, Aganzir! I'll try it!

Inziladun · 06-16-2012, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Aganzir

Think on the bright side - as long as it isn't criminals walking on your lawn, it could be worse.

Truly a fresh perspective.

Galadriel55 · 06-16-2012, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Aganzir

Think on the bright side - as long as it isn't criminals walking on your lawn, it could be worse.

Criminals walking in your house, kidnapping food from your fridge and gruesomely murdering it with their teeth? And they keep parking their bottoms on the wrong side of the sofa. While probably playing Minesweeper on your computer illegally.

Never mind.

littlemanpoet · 06-16-2012, 08:50 AM

I assign to Mordor being totally alone in a strange town and state for months.

MCRmyGirl4eva · 06-17-2012, 03:14 PM

I assign having to wake up early all week, then looking forward to sleeping in on Saturday and Sunday, but your biological clock wakes you up at 6 AM, even though you've been running on nearly zero sleep all week

Mithalwen · 06-17-2012, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MCRmyGirl4eva

I'd love to go to Ireland. Thanks for the idea, Aganzir! I'll try it!

Only problem with visiting Ireland (and I have an "Easter Rebellion" surname) is that it is the only place I have been to that was wetter than England... the only time I have been in a plane and it has skidded on landing.. and then becuase I had gone to a friend's ordination into the Church of Ireland I had a very "Father Ted" experience...

Galadriel55 · 06-17-2012, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MCRmyGirl4eva

I assign having to wake up early all week, then looking forward to sleeping in on Saturday and Sunday, but your biological clock wakes you up at 6 AM, even though you've been running on nearly zero sleep all week

I hate that you want to sleep any day you have to wake up early, and can't sleep when you can sleep in...

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Originally Posted by Mithalwen

Only problem with visiting Ireland (and I have an "Easter Rebellion" surname) is that it is the only place I have been to that was wetter than England... the only time I have been in a plane and it has skidded on landing.. and then becuase I had gone to a friend's ordination into the Church of Ireland I had a very "Father Ted" experience...

I've read too much of Gone With the Wind and Scarlett to believe anything bad about Ireland...

ncidentally, I'd like to send to Mordor people who are overly passionate about political correctness, racism, and pretty much any other thing like that. I'm not saying that racism is ok, but you have to admit that, however equally you respect (or not) people, they are still different, and you're not going to make them any more the same. I get aggrevated by extremist anti-racists, anti-sexists, environmentalists, and -- you know, all these "popular causes". It's now what they do but how they do it.

MCRmyGirl4eva · 06-17-2012, 05:39 PM

I assign people who don't ahve the common decency to LEAVE YOUR BEDROOM when they have gas. Yeah, it's a natural bodily function and all that, but I seriously don't need my carpet, curtains, bedclothes, and clothes smelling like your @$$!

Boromir88 · 06-17-2012, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Galadriel55

ncidentally, I'd like to send to Mordor people who are overly passionate about political correctness, racism, and pretty much any other thing like that. I'm not saying that racism is ok, but you have to admit that, however equally you respect (or not) people, they are still different, and you're not going to make them any more the same. I get aggrevated by extremist anti-racists, anti-sexists, environmentalists, and -- you know, all these "popular causes". It's now what they do but how they do it.

This...this reminds me of something I meant to assign to Mordor a couple months ago.

One morning I woke up to a message that put me in a sour mood, because it was a "Here is how boys behave, and here is how Men should behave," with a conclusion that no "men" will do this, and therefor, we are all boys and suck. It was insane and if anyone is dying of curiosity for the full story, shoot me a message and I'll forward the story.

Anyway, what I'm assigning to Mordor is the expectation males need to be the "disney prince" by always being their knight-in-shining armor/rescue the pretty damsel in distress. It's asinine disney-movie plot for a reason, because it's not real and completely unhealthy. Guys are humans too, if you want a solid one, be a confident and self-dependent lady. Then you'll have no problems finding the guy who will always be there to support and love you for your decisions as an equal. Not one who has an unhealthy rescuer complex which sets up just a different form of a screwy possessive relationship.

*ahem* I'm good. I promise, just remembered this from a couple months ago.

Aganzir · 06-18-2012, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Mithalwen

Only problem with visiting Ireland (and I have an "Easter Rebellion" surname) is that it is the only place I have been to that was wetter than England...

I misread this as "better than England," and for a second my thoughts went like "Wait, I didn't know Mith was that patriotic...?"

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Originally Posted by Boromir88

Anyway, what I'm assigning to Mordor is the expectation males need to be the "disney prince"

I think they'll only be my type of males after spending some time in Mordor...

And since I'm here, I could as well assign the irritating and persistent cough that's been bothering me for over two weeks now.

MCRmyGirl4eva · 06-18-2012, 03:55 AM

That sucks, Aganzir.

I assign allergy medicine that makes you drowsy, and cats that shed all over your clothes.

Actually, I take back that last comment. I love my kitties too much to send them to Mordor.

Galadriel55 · 06-18-2012, 06:19 PM

Decisions. Decisions. Did I mention decisions? Oh, and decisions too.

Every time I make an important decision I feel like crying afterwards because I've clearly made the wrong choice - even though it usually turns out ok and I know the latest one will be ok too. Really, sometimes I wish I lived in one of those dystopian novels* where there is some sort of committee/government that makes all the decisions for the people. Would make my life so much easier.

*not very seriously, though. Only when yet another decision makes me really depressed.

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 06-18-2012, 10:38 PM

I assign pets dying to Mordor. We brought in a pretty little stay cat last August and she died on Saturday. I cannot begin to describe the grief it has caused. I am running away from the empty feeling, but it catches up to me every time I look at her favourite places to nap. It is one of the saddest feelings a person can ever feel, I think.

MCRmyGirl4eva · 06-19-2012, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatElvenWarrior

I assign pets dying to Mordor. We brought in a pretty little stay cat last August and she died on Saturday. I cannot begin to describe the grief it has caused. I am running away from the empty feeling, but it catches up to me every time I look at her favourite places to nap. It is one of the saddest feelings a person can ever feel, I think.

My sister and I, back in 2001, talked my dad into letting a stray cat inside in winter to keep it from freezing to death. She more or less adopted us, and in April had a litter of kittens under my dad's bed. She left a few months later, and my dad got rid of the male cats. That's how we have Fluffy and Kimberly.

Galadriel · 06-19-2012, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Boromir88

Anyway, what I'm assigning to Mordor is the expectation males need to be the "disney prince" by always being their knight-in-shining armor/rescue the pretty damsel in distress. It's asinine disney-movie plot for a reason, because it's not real and completely unhealthy. Guys are humans too, if you want a solid one, be a confident and self-dependent lady. Then you'll have no problems finding the guy who will always be there to support and love you for your decisions as an equal. Not one who has an unhealthy rescuer complex which sets up just a different form of a screwy possessive relationship.

*ahem* I'm good. I promise, just remembered this from a couple months ago.

Haha. Frankly, if I met a Disney kind of guy, I would run away and name him a stalker.

I despise the 'knight-in-armour' idea, because it's so patronising to women. So, we can't be our own helpers? Oh, joy. Why can't there just be a relationship based on mutual respect?

Galadriel · 06-19-2012, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by MCRmyGirl4eva

People who are major homophobes, racists, and sexists, as shown in the things they say, and then claim that they AREN'T racist, sexist or homophobic.
*cough*my dad*cough*.

Hypocrites are the worst, meaning no disrespect to your Gaffer.

MCRmyGirl4eva · 06-19-2012, 05:30 PM

That random half day at the end of the school year when you've got nothing to do and forgot to bring a book.

Nerwen · 06-20-2012, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by TGEW

I assign pets dying to Mordor. We brought in a pretty little stay cat last August and she died on Saturday. I cannot begin to describe the grief it has caused. I am running away from the empty feeling, but it catches up to me every time I look at her favourite places to nap. It is one of the saddest feelings a person can ever feel, I think.

I know just how you feel...

MCRmyGirl4eva · 06-20-2012, 06:16 AM

I assign losing your library card. I can't find my student ID, so I don't have a photo ID to get a new one. I'm going to be dying of boredom ALL SUMMER

Galadriel55 · 06-20-2012, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by MCRmyGirl4eva

I assign losing your library card. I can't find my student ID, so I don't have a photo ID to get a new one. I'm going to be dying of boredom ALL SUMMER

Don't they accept things like passports or citizenship cards?

TGEW, I second Nerwen in that. You have all my sympathies.

MCRmyGirl4eva · 06-20-2012, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Galadriel55

Don't they accept things like passports or citizenship cards?

Don't have them. SUCKS TO BE ME.

Galadriel · 06-21-2012, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by MCRmyGirl4eva

I assign losing your library card.

I assign not having one in the first place.

Yes, I am obsessed...

MCRmyGirl4eva · 06-28-2012, 02:39 PM

I assign having your friends promise to call, and they don't

06-07-2012, 10:19 AM	#2962
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,411	I think we can all safely assign weather in general to Mordor. Whatever it is, chances are we're not happy with it. __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

06-07-2012, 01:06 PM	#2963
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	The only weather that belongs in Mordor is sunshine, because it's boring unless you are on holiday. And too much snow, which is just a nuisance. The Atlantic low hitting the UK right now is amazing. Torrential rain, wind and interesting weather charts for me to geek out over. With a bit of luck, I might have some swollen rivers to look at again in a few days. British weather belongs firmly in The Shire. __________________ Gordon's alive!

06-07-2012, 04:23 PM	#2965
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,458	I could do without the kind of teach the car to swim type weather we had today.... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

06-12-2012, 08:53 AM	#2966
MCRmyGirl4eva Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: The Elvenking's Halls Posts: 425	I assign high school final exams. Especially math exams. __________________ "In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit..." "'Well, I'm back.' said Sam."

06-12-2012, 11:23 AM	#2968
Vardamir Nólimon Newly Deceased Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1	people of mordor Those people that saw Star Trek (2009) for Chris Pine, LOTR for Orlando Bloom, or any other amazing movie simply because they wanted to swoon over an actor. Especially if they take up space at a midnight showing. If you're going to do that, rent the movie later and stop wasting our time. Also, people that post infactual information in public places, people with terriable grammar that don't bother to check it. This is both online and in speaking. I have to agree with Galadriel55. I love exams. Last edited by Vardamir Nólimon; 06-12-2012 at 11:26 AM. Reason: I have an opinion

06-12-2012, 12:22 PM	#2970
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,411	I second Mith: welcome to the Downs, Vardamir! __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

06-15-2012, 09:16 AM	#2971
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,411	I assign doctors who change you a certain amount for a test, and then charge you just as much to put their signature on a form. __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

06-15-2012, 09:41 AM	#2972
MCRmyGirl4eva Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: The Elvenking's Halls Posts: 425	People who are major homophobes, racists, and sexists, as shown in the things they say, and then claim that they AREN'T racist, sexist or homophobic. coughmy dadcough Seriously? "All Puerto Ricians need to go back to Puerto Rico" is pretty racist sounding to me, but he STILL claims not to be. Jerk. Still, don't get me wrong. I love my father, but he can be infuriating. __________________ "In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit..." "'Well, I'm back.' said Sam."

06-15-2012, 05:36 PM	#2973
Oddwen Drummer in the Deep Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Next Sunday A.D. Posts: 2,145	I assign whichever designer decided that shirts with patterns or sequins may only have the patterns or sequins on the front of the top. That abrupt stop at the shoulders and sides looks shoddy off, and even worse on. Sometimes, there just aren't enough sequins. __________________ But all the while I sit and think of times there were before I listen for returning feet and voices at the door

06-15-2012, 07:28 PM	#2976
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,037	Work issues that follow you home, especially on a weekend. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

06-16-2012, 08:50 AM	#2981
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	I assign to Mordor being totally alone in a strange town and state for months.

06-17-2012, 03:14 PM	#2982
MCRmyGirl4eva Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: The Elvenking's Halls Posts: 425	I assign having to wake up early all week, then looking forward to sleeping in on Saturday and Sunday, but your biological clock wakes you up at 6 AM, even though you've been running on nearly zero sleep all week __________________ "In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit..." "'Well, I'm back.' said Sam."

06-17-2012, 05:39 PM	#2985
MCRmyGirl4eva Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: The Elvenking's Halls Posts: 425	I assign people who don't ahve the common decency to LEAVE YOUR BEDROOM when they have gas. Yeah, it's a natural bodily function and all that, but I seriously don't need my carpet, curtains, bedclothes, and clothes smelling like your @$$! __________________ "In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit..." "'Well, I'm back.' said Sam."

06-18-2012, 03:55 AM	#2988
MCRmyGirl4eva Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: The Elvenking's Halls Posts: 425	That sucks, Aganzir. I assign allergy medicine that makes you drowsy, and cats that shed all over your clothes. Actually, I take back that last comment. I love my kitties too much to send them to Mordor. __________________ "In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit..." "'Well, I'm back.' said Sam."

06-18-2012, 06:19 PM	#2989
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,411	Decisions. Decisions. Did I mention decisions? Oh, and decisions too. Every time I make an important decision I feel like crying afterwards because I've clearly made the wrong choice - even though it usually turns out ok and I know the latest one will be ok too. Really, sometimes I wish I lived in one of those dystopian novels* where there is some sort of committee/government that makes all the decisions for the people. Would make my life so much easier. not very seriously, though. Only when yet another decision makes me really* depressed. __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

06-18-2012, 10:38 PM	#2990
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	I assign pets dying to Mordor. We brought in a pretty little stay cat last August and she died on Saturday. I cannot begin to describe the grief it has caused. I am running away from the empty feeling, but it catches up to me every time I look at her favourite places to nap. It is one of the saddest feelings a person can ever feel, I think. __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.

06-19-2012, 05:30 PM	#2994
MCRmyGirl4eva Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: The Elvenking's Halls Posts: 425	That random half day at the end of the school year when you've got nothing to do and forgot to bring a book. __________________ "In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit..." "'Well, I'm back.' said Sam."

06-20-2012, 06:16 AM	#2996
MCRmyGirl4eva Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: The Elvenking's Halls Posts: 425	I assign losing your library card. I can't find my student ID, so I don't have a photo ID to get a new one. I'm going to be dying of boredom ALL SUMMER __________________ "In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit..." "'Well, I'm back.' said Sam."

06-28-2012, 02:39 PM	#3000
MCRmyGirl4eva Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: The Elvenking's Halls Posts: 425	I assign having your friends promise to call, and they don't __________________ "In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit..." "'Well, I'm back.' said Sam."