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Groin Redbeard 01-24-2008 01:51 PM

Cowboys and horses!

littlemanpoet 01-24-2008 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Groin Redbeard (Post 544665)
Cowboys and horses!

I wonder what Hobbits would think of that? :p

Rikae 01-25-2008 06:47 AM

Hmm...
shutters, big, fluffy square pillows, salami and cheese for breakfast, mineral water, dim streetlights that let you see the stars, brick pedestrian streets, magpies, 500 year old houses, real castles and my future in-laws get assigned to the Shire.

Estelyn Telcontar 01-25-2008 09:20 AM

According to your description, Rikae, I'm already there! ;)

Mithalwen 01-25-2008 02:36 PM

Being appreciated - always nice but even better when it comes from an unexpected source.

Groin Redbeard 01-25-2008 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by littlemanpoet (Post 544695)
I wonder what Hobbits would think of that? :p

They'd love it. The hobbits could teach the cowboys to play golf, and the cowboys can teach the hobbits how to ride horses. Then they can play their first game of Polo!:D

Kath 01-25-2008 06:22 PM

Succeeding in learning a ridiculous amount of choreography in a tiny amount of time, especially considering my (lack of) dancing skills. :D

Nogrod 01-25-2008 06:54 PM

The simple option of sleeping late tomrrow.

That's a bliss after a few weeks of rushed scheduals...

Volo 01-25-2008 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Nogrod (Post 544849)
The simple option of sleeping late tomrrow.

That's a bliss after a few weeks of rushed scheduals...

:) I couldn't agree more!

TheGreatElvenWarrior 01-26-2008 01:59 AM

Oh yes! After going to bed at twelve O'clock midnight and waknig up at 5:30 in the morning for three weeks, I'm pretty content with waking up late!

Groin Redbeard 01-26-2008 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Nogrod (Post 544849)
The simple option of sleeping late tomrrow.

That's a bliss after a few weeks of rushed scheduals...

Another reputation point to Nogrod. I do love my bed, although why you would assign it to the Shire instead of your room I'll never know.:D

Thinlómien 01-31-2008 09:40 AM

I'm on a desperate quest to make this thread as popular as the Mordor-one...
 
So, I assign:

- Acting. Those rare moments you feel you're doing it well are just awesome.
- Finding you have skills you didn't think you have. Like, for example, being able to change clothes very quickly.
- Contact lenses. They make life easier.
- Not being hungry even though you probably should be. Simply because being hungry is unpleasant.
- Laughing. Because it's just fun. :D

TheGreatElvenWarrior 01-31-2008 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Thinlómien (Post 545696)
So, I assign:

- Acting. Those rare moments you feel you're doing it well are just awesome.
- Finding you have skills you didn't think you have. Like, for example, being able to change clothes very quickly.
- Contact lenses. They make life easier.
- Not being hungry even though you probably should be. Simply because being hungry is unpleasant.
- Laughing. Because it's just fun. :D

Laughing should be counted as a life skill, in fact someone could probably teach a class on how to laugh! I laugh and giggle a lot.

Volo 02-02-2008 08:51 AM

My first friend ever, with whom I thought I had lost contacts, suddenly sending me an e-mail - what could be greater than that?

Groin Redbeard 02-08-2008 12:09 PM

Peaceful evenings and my favorite Oak tree.

McCaber 02-08-2008 01:41 PM

Clear winter nights when the world is dark and the stars are shining bright. Cold it may be, but beautiful.

Mithalwen 02-08-2008 03:24 PM

I will second that without going into a "Campaign for dark skies" rant...

I assign finally getting a problem resolved and the hope of a little lie in tomorrow..... or at least a hour with coffee and the paper before having to be more productive

Kath 02-08-2008 05:32 PM

I assign the very fun day I've just had and the brilliance that is Stomp! I saw it years ago but forgot just how enjoyable it really was.

Mithalwen 02-12-2008 01:14 PM

Brown paper packages tied up with string...

but cardboard and sellotape work nicely too :D

Lalwendë 02-12-2008 02:31 PM

I assign seeing the International Space Centre with the Atlantis Space Shuttle docked on it whizz above my head this evening. Twice! That was just...amazing! :cool:

I recommend the NASA website!

Mithalwen 02-15-2008 02:17 PM

Discovering how to stop Amazon recommending books on the basis of admissions to owning various children's classics proffered becasue I ordered the Children of Hurin (and so they offered the Hobbit). I am not embarrassed about owning The House at Pooh Corner, The Wind in the Willows and so forth but had thought telling them that I owned a book would shut them up but no they seemed to think I wanted every wretched edition.... Ok so a small person never received "No matter what" because it was too beautiful for me to part with but that was an exception....

Volo 02-15-2008 04:23 PM

Dances! I hope I'll have the enthusiasm I have now for next year's ball.

Finduilas 02-15-2008 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Volo (Post 547554)
Dances! I hope I'll have the enthusiasm I have now for next year's ball.

Hmm. What kind of dances? Because, I would assign English Country Dances.

Rikae 02-15-2008 04:50 PM

Excessive compliments. :D

Kath 02-15-2008 05:58 PM

Seeing something you've worked so hard on finally coming to fruition (and feeling it!). So, so looking forward to tomorrow, I don't care if we lose, it's been great!

Azaelia of Willowbottom 02-18-2008 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thinlómien (Post 545696)
So, I assign:

- Acting. Those rare moments you feel you're doing it well are just awesome.
- Finding you have skills you didn't think you have. Like, for example, being able to change clothes very quickly.
- Contact lenses. They make life easier.
- Not being hungry even though you probably should be. Simply because being hungry is unpleasant.
- Laughing. Because it's just fun. :D


All very definitely seconded!! :D

I also assign accidental discoveries. I found something really awesome last night that I hope I get to do with my summer, completely accidentally, while trying to find a school to transfer to next year. :D YAY!

MatthewM 02-18-2008 05:00 PM

Revenge!

Rikae 02-18-2008 05:27 PM

Victory!

Kath 02-18-2008 05:29 PM

Finishing an essay! Who says pressure is bad for you? :rolleyes:

Thinlómien 02-19-2008 07:11 AM

Holidays. Sleeping. Chocolate. Writing. The Sims. Good company.

Rikae 02-20-2008 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kath (Post 547929)
Finishing an essay! Who says pressure is bad for you? :rolleyes:

Seconded (times three - finished three essays today!)

Thinlómien 02-21-2008 08:33 PM

Talking with silly friends very late and for a long time. :D

McCaber 02-21-2008 09:16 PM

Finishing a five-page essay 3 (count 'em, 3) minutes before I need to leave for class.

Rikae 02-28-2008 12:11 PM

Birthday presents. :)

Groin Redbeard 03-01-2008 03:59 PM

Satisfaction of a job well done!
 
There is nothing more satisfying in life (besides a Crispy Cream Dougnut) :D than sitting down after three months of studying for a test and knowing that you are fully prepared.

Volo 03-02-2008 02:24 PM

Nogrod's lessons. I am filling my schoolbag for tomorrow and encountered the notebook I use on his lessons. To check whether I need it, I looked at the curriculum and saw that no, I don't need it. It felt so bad to take it out of the bag that I had to smile.

:rolleyes:

Volo 03-03-2008 12:01 PM

Fresh new snow. It makes nature look so small and familiar. I went for a walk yesterday about midnight and was surprised to see snow everywhere, a nice surprise.
It was quite an amusing walk, since I hadn't walked in "the dark forest" (which wasn't that dark yesterday) for about a year. Even encountered several new buildings in two places... :S

Thinlómien 03-05-2008 11:08 AM

Snow and sunshine.

Mithalwen 03-05-2008 01:34 PM

Thinlomien for sharing her portkey to the downs - and many other reasons ...

Estelyn Telcontar 03-05-2008 02:10 PM

Yes, three cheers for Lommy's secret door! May her thrushes ever thrive, and may the sun shine on the keyholes, even if it's not Durin's Day...


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