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Forum: The Barrow-Downs 01-03-2013, 06:19 PM
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Posted By Hilde Bracegirdle
Ah, but in my mind The Hobbit and LoTR are worlds...

Ah, but in my mind The Hobbit and LoTR are worlds apart and I don't want those worlds to collide! You have brought up some good points though. Perhaps I am just too old to contemplate a trip to the...
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 01-02-2013, 06:39 PM
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Posted By Hilde Bracegirdle
Rather like some people I know! ;) I have...

Rather like some people I know! ;)

I have decided not to see the movies in order to avoid the confusion. Goodness knows the LoTR movies had the unfortunate effect of eclipsing my own mental...
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 01-01-2013, 10:55 AM
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Posted By Hilde Bracegirdle
*Hilde also accepts a cup with gratitude, and...

*Hilde also accepts a cup with gratitude, and stirs it with eyes averted and ears straining as she awaits Esty's reply.
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 12-31-2012, 08:23 PM
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Posted By Hilde Bracegirdle
No wonder it is so warm, with that roaring fire...

No wonder it is so warm, with that roaring fire you've got going in the chiminea! I think it is melting the chocolate bits clean out of my cookies! :p
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 12-30-2012, 08:30 PM
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Posted By Hilde Bracegirdle
Hilde wanders over to the familiar porch, shaking...

Hilde wanders over to the familiar porch, shaking the snow off of her boots. Smiling her hellos she pulls up a low stool, and slowly seats herself while fussing with the knotted bag she has brought...
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 01-20-2011, 05:59 PM
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Posted By Hilde Bracegirdle
I'm missing the old Downs as well.... And I...

I'm missing the old Downs as well....

And I don't know when the last time I watched the movies.
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 03-14-2010, 06:31 PM
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Posted By Hilde Bracegirdle
No, not the designer but a helping hand... or...

No, not the designer but a helping hand... or brush, if you will. Great fun really, there were 3 of us artist's there at the time.
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 03-14-2010, 11:44 AM
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Posted By Hilde Bracegirdle
I remember being impressed with your greeting...

I remember being impressed with your greeting cards, Rae. I think I saw one or two here, some time back.

And I join you on the set brigade. Just worked on a huge truck yesterday doing the detail...
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 02-02-2008, 06:29 PM
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Posted By Hilde Bracegirdle
Thumbs up A warm welcome Ibrin! Nice to have you in our...

A warm welcome Ibrin! Nice to have you in our midst.
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 01-12-2008, 11:39 AM
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Posted By Hilde Bracegirdle
Oh dear, I suppose I should have explained...

Oh dear, I suppose I should have explained myself! Or else you might be liable to think I've been snooping around.;) I was refering to the book shown in the following link, but couldn't remember the...
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 01-11-2008, 03:12 PM
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Posted By Hilde Bracegirdle
I know what you mean, Child. I was looking for...

I know what you mean, Child. I was looking for Tales from the Perilous Realm on the Barnes and Noble site, and since I have trouble remembering the exact title, I had to wade though upwards of 900...
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 01-10-2008, 06:44 PM
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Posted By Hilde Bracegirdle
So sad. :( Must be the low income district or...

So sad. :( Must be the low income district or come from plans drawn up in Sharkey's day? The structure seems desparately lacking any warmth (or grace). Can't help but think that they are trying to...
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 10-25-2006, 10:25 AM
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Posted By Hilde Bracegirdle
Nice to see you back and posting, Mithadan!

Nice to see you back and posting, Mithadan!
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 10-10-2006, 07:54 PM
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Posted By Hilde Bracegirdle
I can just see buying an large bottle of vodka...

I can just see buying an large bottle of vodka and demurely telling the shop keeper that it is for my feet! :D I wonder if it works...at least my feet would be squeaky clean and santized after...
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 10-10-2006, 02:07 PM
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Posted By Hilde Bracegirdle
Oh, it looks like the next project will be...

Oh, it looks like the next project will be weaving Fordim a shawl! Wonder if there are any runes that protect from the common cold...wouldn't hurt to include a few tastefully placed along the border.
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 10-10-2006, 03:45 AM
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Posted By Hilde Bracegirdle
Pull up a chair and make yourself at home Rikae!...

Pull up a chair and make yourself at home Rikae! :D
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 09-25-2006, 06:24 PM
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Posted By Hilde Bracegirdle
Now for another example of American charm, well...

Now for another example of American charm, well sort of. I hope it won't be seeing any bombs, anyway.

The Bake House at the Ephrata Cloister...
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 09-22-2006, 04:56 AM
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Posted By Hilde Bracegirdle
Wow, isn't the swordsman's cottage interesting! ...

Wow, isn't the swordsman's cottage interesting! Though given my budget a rowhouse would be more appropriate.... ;)

Thanks for the link Pio.
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 09-05-2006, 11:01 AM
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Posted By Hilde Bracegirdle
Thank you, that is unfortunate for him, though. ...

Thank you, that is unfortunate for him, though. Very strange that sometimes it is what appears to be the less sensible route that winds up the more sensible!
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 09-05-2006, 06:03 AM
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Posted By Hilde Bracegirdle
The cooler air has been lurking about here also,...

The cooler air has been lurking about here also, and it has been a race to see whether my vegetables or the frost will arrive first. I'm banking on the vegies though, as they have finally started...
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 07-26-2006, 10:05 AM
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Posted By Hilde Bracegirdle
Maybe one could go for an underground flet built...

Maybe one could go for an underground flet built amidst the roots of a large tree that sits a top a small hill. :D
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 07-19-2006, 10:11 AM
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Posted By Hilde Bracegirdle
All this underground stuff reminds me of Trantor....

All this underground stuff reminds me of Trantor. But that another story! ;)

Anyway, it does seem a practical idea, especially when concidering energy usage, protection from some of the effects...
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 07-19-2006, 03:34 AM
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Posted By Hilde Bracegirdle
We were supposed to have some roll through, but...

We were supposed to have some roll through, but squeaked through the gaps in the storms, I think. Time to head for the smial, eh? :D
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 07-18-2006, 10:46 AM
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Posted By Hilde Bracegirdle
Leaf You know I have been pondering the great question...

You know I have been pondering the great question of flets verses smials the last few days. And much as I would love either of them, I think I'd opt for a smial on a hillside as permanent housing,...
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 04-12-2006, 10:16 AM
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Posted By Hilde Bracegirdle
If life is no bed of roses, how clever to cover...

If life is no bed of roses, how clever to cover that bed with a rose quilt. It won’t fade nearly so fast and the thorns aren’t even worth a mention! Hmm...maybe I should learn to quilt a garden...
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