A Barrow-Downs Get Together. - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 08-15-2008, 02:27 PM

The I met Another BDer Thread is being chatted to death so I thought I'd start my own thread...

I thought that it would be great to have a Barrow-Downs cruise or get together of some sort and Groin Redbeard thought so too, so instead of filling up the other thread with our chat, I thought we might discuss it here...

I don't know if this thread really belongs here, but if it doesn't I guess Esty or somebody could move it...

So,
If the Barrow-Downs could have a get together where would we have it and why?

Mithalwen · 08-15-2008, 02:34 PM

Here of course.... which would be very handy for me were I not too antisocial to attend...

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 08-15-2008, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Mithalwen

Here of course.... which would be very handy for me were I not too antisocial to attend...

That would be the perfect spot!

Mithalwen · 08-15-2008, 02:45 PM

It is very pretty and it has downs... and I think barrows

Eönwë · 08-15-2008, 02:58 PM

Well, having been to the Isle of Wight myself, I think it would be a very nice place.
But since I'm only 14, my parents probably wouldn't allow me to go.

Mithalwen · 08-15-2008, 03:04 PM

Well since it is more or less stuck in the 1950's you would be safe enough .. save that there seems to be a faction of downers that seem to want to form a secular cult

Feanor of the Peredhil · 08-15-2008, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mithalwen

save that there seems to be a faction of downers that seem to want to form a secular cult

And of course a faction of downers that seem to want to form a romance world record...

I would think the most appropriate locale for a massive party would be somewhere with significance to the books. What with Bree and Edoras out of the question, somewhere Tolkieny would simply have to suffice. Shall we descend upon Oxford?

Mithalwen · 08-18-2008, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatElvenWarrior

So,
If the Barrow-Downs could have a get together where would we have it and why?

www.barrowdowns.com
24/7 everyday of the year

No travel or timing issues and why let the mundanities of real life mar virtual death?

I am sure Rupert Brooke was anticipating the Downs in this poem:

NOT with vain tears, when we’re beyond the sun,
We’ll beat on the substantial doors, nor tread
Those dusty high-roads of the aimless dead
Plaintive for Earth; but rather turn and run
Down some close-covered by-way of the air,
Some low sweet alley between wind and wind,
Stoop under faint gleams, thread the shadows, find
Some whispering ghost-forgotten nook, and there

Spend in pure converse our eternal day;
Think each in each, immediately wise;
Learn all we lacked before; hear, know, and say
What this tumultuous body now denies;
And feel, who have laid our groping hands away;
And see, no longer blinded by our eyes.

Durelin · 08-18-2008, 05:05 PM

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In that case, I wonder how many downers could make it to upstate NY next spring.

I would very much love to go, too, though I really can't tell what my freedoms will be next spring when it comes to traveling. But I promise I won't just expect to be accomodated as a guest if I am able to be there. The number of guests is directly related to the cost and all that. And I could see a large number of BD guests becoming awkward.

But for some sort of general east coast meeting I suggest DC...I mean, I don't mind heading north, but...

Morai · 08-18-2008, 10:09 PM

I agree with several meetups in different locations by region. Unfortunately, I don't think I could make it to anything not within an hour of my home. All I'll say is that it's halfway between the North Pole and the Equator...in the US of A.

But if there's a meetup in my area, I'll consider drifting by.

08-15-2008, 02:27 PM	#1
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	A Barrow-Downs Get Together. The I met Another BDer Thread is being chatted to death so I thought I'd start my own thread... I thought that it would be great to have a Barrow-Downs cruise or get together of some sort and Groin Redbeard thought so too, so instead of filling up the other thread with our chat, I thought we might discuss it here... I don't know if this thread really belongs here, but if it doesn't I guess Esty or somebody could move it... So, If the Barrow-Downs could have a get together where would we have it and why? __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.

08-15-2008, 02:34 PM	#2
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	Here of course.... which would be very handy for me were I not too antisocial to attend... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

08-15-2008, 02:45 PM	#4
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	It is very pretty and it has downs... and I think barrows __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

08-15-2008, 02:58 PM	#5
Eönwë Flame Imperishable Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Right here Posts: 3,928	Well, having been to the Isle of Wight myself, I think it would be a very nice place. But since I'm only 14, my parents probably wouldn't allow me to go. __________________ Welcome to the Barrow Do-owns Forum / Such a lovely place

08-15-2008, 03:04 PM	#6
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	Well since it is more or less stuck in the 1950's you would be safe enough .. save that there seems to be a faction of downers that seem to want to form a secular cult __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

08-18-2008, 10:09 PM	#10
Morai Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2002 Location: Where young people go to retire Posts: 709	Random Title #899 I agree with several meetups in different locations by region. Unfortunately, I don't think I could make it to anything not within an hour of my home. All I'll say is that it's halfway between the North Pole and the Equator...in the US of A. But if there's a meetup in my area, I'll consider drifting by. __________________ "So why the safe distance, this curious look? Why tear out single pages when you can throw away the book? Why pluck one string when you can strum the guitar? MeWithoutYou http://fortyfifthparadox.com