The Aftermath: What Remains? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

mark12_30 · 08-08-2005, 09:22 AM

All three movies have come and gone; we've all had our videos long enough to memorise them; the population of the Downs has dwindled from it's movie-frenzied-peak; and you and I are still here, reading posts on the Downs. Now that some time has gone by, how have you changed? How have your habits changed? What was temporary, and what has become somehow permanent?

What things in your life still stand out as different from Pre-Movie-Trilogy days?
Are there things you did because of the movie trilogy that have made a real change in how you see yourself, or how others see you?
Are there movie-related things that you wish you had done, that you never quite got around to? How much do you regret the missed opportunity?
Have you maintained any LOTR-related hobbies, habits, or traditions that you didn't have before the movie came out?
Are you "so over" something LOTR-movie related?

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Here's my reply to the questions:

What things in your life still stand out as different from Pre-Movie-Trilogy days?

--My wardrobe. The dresses are mostly elvish dresses; the leggings & tops are elvish, the capris, jackets, and vests are hobbitish. Where there were once pinks and maroons, now forest and ocean colors predominate.
--Also my bookshelves. It takes four or five shelves to hold the books including all those boxed sets I collected from ebay.

Are there things you did because of the movie trilogy that have made a real change in how you see yourself, or how others see you?

--Writing. I've written three fanfiction novels and played in several RPGs. The main impact of these seems to be, preparing me to adopt children. (C7A, did you know that all along???) Also when I went Tolkien-related-music-crazy, I picked up some new songs (Tra-la-la-Lally) that I really love, and that's had an impact on me musically. I spend more time in the woods. And I've decided I really, really like Beech trees and birch trees (yellow birch especially).

Are there movie-related things that you wish you had done, that you never quite got around to? How much do you regret the missed opportunity?

--I still haven't built a flet. But maybe this fall... I found the perfect spot. Now to convince my husband-- or maybe distract him long enough so that I can get it started.

Have you maintained any LOTR-related hobbies, habits, or traditions that you didn't have before the movie came out?

--I was always interested in archery-- almost interested enough to work at it, but not quite. Because of the movies (thanks, Orlando!) I bought a Mirkwood Longbow to shoot with. It wasn't particularly well made, and has since cracked, so now it's a decoration-- but another, better-made longbow is on order, and I will keep shooting. I shoot by instinct as elvishly as I can.
--I'm hoping to decorate my living room to look like a forest... we'll see how far I get.

Are you "so over" something LOTR-movie related?

--Tracking the actors' careers. I think I was vaguely hoping for more of the same. Not! The only one who has managed to come close is Orlando, with Pirates and Troy... not really more of the same, but at least stuff I enjoy.

08-08-2005, 09:22 AM	#1
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	The Aftermath: What Remains? (1420, that was) All three movies have come and gone; we've all had our videos long enough to memorise them; the population of the Downs has dwindled from it's movie-frenzied-peak; and you and I are still here, reading posts on the Downs. Now that some time has gone by, how have you changed? How have your habits changed? What was temporary, and what has become somehow permanent? What things in your life still stand out as different from Pre-Movie-Trilogy days? Are there things you did because of the movie trilogy that have made a real change in how you see yourself, or how others see you? Are there movie-related things that you wish you had done, that you never quite got around to? How much do you regret the missed opportunity? Have you maintained any LOTR-related hobbies, habits, or traditions that you didn't have before the movie came out? Are you "so over" something LOTR-movie related? ******** Here's my reply to the questions: What things in your life still stand out as different from Pre-Movie-Trilogy days? --My wardrobe. The dresses are mostly elvish dresses; the leggings & tops are elvish, the capris, jackets, and vests are hobbitish. Where there were once pinks and maroons, now forest and ocean colors predominate. --Also my bookshelves. It takes four or five shelves to hold the books including all those boxed sets I collected from ebay. Are there things you did because of the movie trilogy that have made a real change in how you see yourself, or how others see you? --Writing. I've written three fanfiction novels and played in several RPGs. The main impact of these seems to be, preparing me to adopt children. (C7A, did you know that all along???) Also when I went Tolkien-related-music-crazy, I picked up some new songs (Tra-la-la-Lally) that I really love, and that's had an impact on me musically. I spend more time in the woods. And I've decided I really, really like Beech trees and birch trees (yellow birch especially). Are there movie-related things that you wish you had done, that you never quite got around to? How much do you regret the missed opportunity? --I still haven't built a flet. But maybe this fall... I found the perfect spot. Now to convince my husband-- or maybe distract him long enough so that I can get it started. Have you maintained any LOTR-related hobbies, habits, or traditions that you didn't have before the movie came out? --I was always interested in archery-- almost interested enough to work at it, but not quite. Because of the movies (thanks, Orlando!) I bought a Mirkwood Longbow to shoot with. It wasn't particularly well made, and has since cracked, so now it's a decoration-- but another, better-made longbow is on order, and I will keep shooting. I shoot by instinct as elvishly as I can. --I'm hoping to decorate my living room to look like a forest... we'll see how far I get. Are you "so over" something LOTR-movie related? --Tracking the actors' careers. I think I was vaguely hoping for more of the same. Not! The only one who has managed to come close is Orlando, with Pirates and Troy... not really more of the same, but at least stuff I enjoy. __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve. Last edited by mark12_30; 08-08-2005 at 09:31 AM.