The Tolkien Coming of Age Club 2 - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Snowdog · 03-15-2005, 08:58 AM

Snow? Thats snow precious?? Usually during a winter I will have upwards to six feet in the yard in January. I think we managed a max of 10" on the ground at any one time, with maybe 20" total falling between October and January. Its been spring through February and so far through March. The snow is gone and they already had a few bush fires in the hills. Its going to be a long hot dry summer if it don't rain some in the next couple months.

Where did all the rain and snow go? Southern California! Death Valley has gotten about 5 years worth of rain in a couple months!

Hail clubberz! Been away for a time! Good to see everyone!

Anyone in the Pacific Northwest in August should attend the Washington Reniassance Fair!

Raefindel · 03-15-2005, 10:00 AM

Yeah, I'm in Port Orchard. I've never been to that Faire, though I've tried. They've been talking for a few years about moving it out of Gig Harbor, moving it to Port Orchard in a more permanent grounds like Fort Nisqually has.

I've been to this Fair in Port Gamble Medieval Faire

Do you live in Washington, Snowdog?

Hilde Bracegirdle · 03-15-2005, 11:25 AM

Someone here said that it has been the third snowest year on record for this area. I find that hard to believe, but it could well be right. It has been great deal warmer than usual as well, which strangely seems to mean more snow for us.

It's perfect weather really, if you must travel. Picturesque but not overly troublesome. Never over a couple of feet at a time.

***Mithadan*** · 03-15-2005, 01:08 PM

Snow and again snow! What is this "snow"?

I think I'll go to the beach.

Raefindel · 03-15-2005, 02:05 PM

We are experiencing the dryest winter here in 40 years. The governor has declared a state of emergency.

Hilde Bracegirdle · 03-15-2005, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Mithadan

Snow and again snow! What is this "snow"?

Think of large wet sand but flattened out and cold

More fun than the Havens of the snowbird! And quite exhilarating when driving your wain to work. But then again a drive in the Havens must be quite exhilarating in its own right.

Mizz Rae I think I have an inkling where your precipitation has got to! Ask Helen there on Caradhras!

mark12_30 · 03-15-2005, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Hilde Bracegirdle

Mizz Rae I think I have an inkling where your precipitation has got to! Ask Helen there on Caradhras!

I could mail it to you one bottle at a time? Good old Shire Post.

piosenniel · 03-15-2005, 05:07 PM

Raefindel

Same here in Oregon! Snowpack so poor, my hubby is already lining up the fire crews for the forest he works on.

~*~ Pio

Snowdog · 03-16-2005, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raefindel

Yeah, I'm in Port Orchard. I've never been to that Faire, though I've tried. They've been talking for a few years about moving it out of Gig Harbor, moving it to Port Orchard in a more permanent grounds like Fort Nisqually has.

I've been to this Fair in Port Gamble Medieval Faire

Do you live in Washington, Snowdog?

Yes I do! I live in the high mountains outside of Cle Elum. I was curious about that fair! Thanks for the info!
I found the Ren fair I posted about when I was going to my brothers when he lived in Lake Bay. I have to admit, the grounds where they are at is pretty cool with the woods and creek and bridge and all...

Yeah.. drought.... Our (so-called) governer's declaration... And yes, they are setting fires up here to burn out the underbrush and fallen fuels now before it gets tinder dry. An ounce of prevention.... makes for a smokey Kittitas Valley though when the wind isn't blowing.

Ealasaide · 05-05-2005, 08:50 AM

Hi, everybody!
I've been away from this thread for about 6 mos & thought I would pop in & say "hi" before my rocking chair was chopped up for kindling by one of you frozen northerners...

Mithalwen · 05-05-2005, 11:28 AM

Oooh signs of life or should that be death?

Well here in blighty we have just had the first dry bank holiday weekend in living memory, and the population is divided between the rugged up "cast not a clout" faction and those who deem that the sighting of an unfamiliar shiny thing in an equally unfamiliar blue sky demands shades and shirtsleeves. My favourite time of the year - spring unfolding the beechen leaf and all.... so forget your rocking chair and get a deckchair. Shame to waste a nice day frowsting inside - should be out enjoying God's fresh air (aieee a "I'm turning into my mother moment"). I am going to tidy up the garden....

Ealasaide · 05-05-2005, 11:50 AM

How about if I drag my rocking chair out into the yard?

It is quite nice outside here, too, though overcast and very humid. I have just spent about an hour running the dog around the great outdoors and, once I give her a quick spot bath - she rolled in something nasty - I will be out and about again, running a list of errands as long as my arm.

Have fun gardening! I wish I could have a proper garden, but, living in a condo, I am reduced to container gardening, although I do have definite ambitions toward creating a container jungle out there on my balcony...

Samwise · 05-05-2005, 03:23 PM

It has been raining off and on here in California (leastways my neck of it).

Good for the garden.

Everything's coming up nicely, except that this year I think there is a conspiracy amongst the daisies to TAKE OVER.

I have been yanking them up with some of the weeds 'casue they deliberately deposit themselves in places like right in front of a daylily.....

My Hobbit Hole on the Web

Hilde Bracegirdle · 05-05-2005, 03:24 PM

Mithalwen, if I give you five dollars will you come tidy up my garden too? Weather is not so bad, though we still have been getting snow flurries. Sun and 70's expected over the weekend. No you say? One yard is enough perhaps? Okay, how about five dollars and a glass lemonade while I am frowsting inside working on an RPG...with the windows set wide open of course.

EDIT: Aw darn, now its 50's and thunder showers for Saturday. Good day for this hobbit to be indoors!

mark12_30 · 05-09-2005, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Ealasaide

I wish I could have a proper garden, but, living in a condo, I am reduced to container gardening, although I do have definite ambitions toward creating a container jungle out there on my balcony...

Pollinators on your balcony: no problem. They'll find you. Plant the plants, and don't spray them when they come! Lots of flying things can pollinate: moths, bees, wasps, even bumblebees will do the trick. Leave them alone while they are hunting pollen and you should have no problems. I love my wasps; I stand a few inches away, and they are far too busy to bother me. (I don't wear perfume, so they don't think i'm a flower... if you do wear perfume, that's another story.)

Veggies on the balcony: if it's sunny, no problem. Not quite hobbit-like, but probably very Gondorian, and maybe elvish too in places like Gondolin.

A friend of mine grew morning glories in tubs and window boxes on his balcony, and put up strings here and there, and had a LOVELY balcony jungle.

EDIT: whups, Ealasaide, I missed the part where you said your balcony was "screened"... er, how about window boxes??

03-15-2005, 10:00 AM	#2
Raefindel Sword of the Spirit Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,313	Yeah, I'm in Port Orchard. I've never been to that Faire, though I've tried. They've been talking for a few years about moving it out of Gig Harbor, moving it to Port Orchard in a more permanent grounds like Fort Nisqually has. I've been to this Fair in Port Gamble Medieval Faire Do you live in Washington, Snowdog? __________________ Blessed be the Lord my Strength, Who trained my hands for war and my fingers to fight. Psallm 144:1

03-15-2005, 01:08 PM	#4
*Mithadan* Spirit of Mist Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Tol Eressea Posts: 3,399	Snow and again snow! What is this "snow"? I think I'll go to the beach. __________________ Beleriand, Beleriand, the borders of the Elven-land.

03-15-2005, 02:05 PM	#5
Raefindel Sword of the Spirit Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,313	We are experiencing the dryest winter here in 40 years. The governor has declared a state of emergency. __________________ Blessed be the Lord my Strength, Who trained my hands for war and my fingers to fight. Psallm 144:1

03-15-2005, 05:07 PM	#8
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Raefindel Same here in Oregon! Snowpack so poor, my hubby is already lining up the fire crews for the forest he works on. ~*~ Pio __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

05-05-2005, 11:28 AM	#11
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,463	Oooh signs of life or should that be death? Well here in blighty we have just had the first dry bank holiday weekend in living memory, and the population is divided between the rugged up "cast not a clout" faction and those who deem that the sighting of an unfamiliar shiny thing in an equally unfamiliar blue sky demands shades and shirtsleeves. My favourite time of the year - spring unfolding the beechen leaf and all.... so forget your rocking chair and get a deckchair. Shame to waste a nice day frowsting inside - should be out enjoying God's fresh air (aieee a "I'm turning into my mother moment"). I am going to tidy up the garden.... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

03-15-2005, 08:58 AM	#1
Snowdog Emperor of the South Pole Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The Western Shore of Lake Evendim Posts: 671	Snow? Thats snow precious?? Usually during a winter I will have upwards to six feet in the yard in January. I think we managed a max of 10" on the ground at any one time, with maybe 20" total falling between October and January. Its been spring through February and so far through March. The snow is gone and they already had a few bush fires in the hills. Its going to be a long hot dry summer if it don't rain some in the next couple months. Where did all the rain and snow go? Southern California! Death Valley has gotten about 5 years worth of rain in a couple months! Hail clubberz! Been away for a time! Good to see everyone! Anyone in the Pacific Northwest in August should attend the Washington Reniassance Fair!

03-15-2005, 11:25 AM	#3
Hilde Bracegirdle Relic of Wandering Days Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: You'll See Perpetual Change. Posts: 1,480	Someone here said that it has been the third snowest year on record for this area. I find that hard to believe, but it could well be right. It has been great deal warmer than usual as well, which strangely seems to mean more snow for us. It's perfect weather really, if you must travel. Picturesque but not overly troublesome. Never over a couple of feet at a time.

05-05-2005, 08:50 AM	#10
Ealasaide Shadow of Tyrn Gorthad Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Fencing Lyst Posts: 810	Hi, everybody! I've been away from this thread for about 6 mos & thought I would pop in & say "hi" before my rocking chair was chopped up for kindling by one of you frozen northerners...

05-05-2005, 11:50 AM	#12
Ealasaide Shadow of Tyrn Gorthad Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Fencing Lyst Posts: 810	How about if I drag my rocking chair out into the yard? It is quite nice outside here, too, though overcast and very humid. I have just spent about an hour running the dog around the great outdoors and, once I give her a quick spot bath - she rolled in something nasty - I will be out and about again, running a list of errands as long as my arm. Have fun gardening! I wish I could have a proper garden, but, living in a condo, I am reduced to container gardening, although I do have definite ambitions toward creating a container jungle out there on my balcony...

05-05-2005, 03:23 PM	#13
Samwise Faithful Spirit Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: #3 Bagshot Row, Petaluma, Ca Posts: 2,299	Hullo! It has been raining off and on here in California (leastways my neck of it). Good for the garden. Everything's coming up nicely, except that this year I think there is a conspiracy amongst the daisies to TAKE OVER. I have been yanking them up with some of the weeds 'casue they deliberately deposit themselves in places like right in front of a daylily..... My Hobbit Hole on the Web __________________ Giving thanks unto the Father...In whom we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins.~Colossians1:12a,14 * * * * * * * I am Samwise son of Hamfast, if by hoe or trowel I can get these weeds out of your garden, I will.You have my shears!;)

05-05-2005, 03:24 PM	#14
Hilde Bracegirdle Relic of Wandering Days Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: You'll See Perpetual Change. Posts: 1,480	Mithalwen, if I give you five dollars will you come tidy up my garden too? Weather is not so bad, though we still have been getting snow flurries. Sun and 70's expected over the weekend. No you say? One yard is enough perhaps? Okay, how about five dollars and a glass lemonade while I am frowsting inside working on an RPG...with the windows set wide open of course. EDIT: Aw darn, now its 50's and thunder showers for Saturday. Good day for this hobbit to be indoors! Last edited by Hilde Bracegirdle; 05-06-2005 at 04:49 AM.

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