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Hookbill the Goomba · 04-14-2008, 01:36 AM

News for dead people.

Special thanks to Squatter for some mini headlines.

This week, The Phantom gets fed up.

Thinlómien · 04-14-2008, 02:49 AM

Oh no...

Eönwë · 04-14-2008, 07:36 AM

I wonder... How can a faded elf even hold money?

Volo · 04-14-2008, 12:58 PM

Wonderful! When I saw the picture I first thought "oh dear, now he wrote something very stupid" but that's great. The medal... Haha!

Hookbill the Goomba · 04-14-2008, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Volo

The medal... Haha!

A Victoria Cross, dontchaknow!

...

Wait, what do you mean, "something very stupid"? It's quality journalism, sir!

Groin Redbeard · 04-14-2008, 03:41 PM

I started laughing before I even read the story. Very inciteful Hookbill, I never knew that Thinlomien and Volo are assasins, as well as animal fanatics!

Hail to the hero Gil-Glad.

McCaber · 04-14-2008, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eönwë

I wonder... How can a faded elf even hold money?

Exactly, he has no case whatsoever. My arguments will be successful; the high court has no choice but to agree with me.

Hookbill the Goomba · 04-17-2008, 01:04 PM

As those of you who read my (rarely updated) blog may well know, I am going into the hospital a week on Wednesday for surgery and will be 'recovering' or whatever on the following day which is, alas, the Barrow Downs birthday. My brother and I will try and get the Phantom and Alien cartoon done before then, but it may well turn up late.

Moreover, the doctors say there could be 'complications' and they may have to call me back, probably on the Monday. This means I may miss posting the paper that week, (it'll be week # 095). My current line of thinking is to either post it up earlier, just in case, or to farm it out to someone (probably the phantom or someone else who has been 'involved' in the Downer) to post up for you all to read.

The bad news is that there is a chance (a very small, almost negligible, chance) that the surgery could prove fatal. I'm going to try and be about three weeks ahead at that point, so I may send whoever the three advanced weeks to keep you all in Downery goodness.

But before you crack open the champagne and party poppers, this is the absolute worse case scenario and is almost certain not to happen... Although knowing my luck...

Gwathagor · 04-17-2008, 02:46 PM

That sounds unpleasant, Hookbill. I hope it goes well and you 'recover' swiftly.

On the bright side...do you get general anesthetic? Because I was put under when I had my wisdom teeth out and it was the most fun I'd had in a long time.

Let us know what we can do to help with the Downer.

Hookbill the Goomba · 04-21-2008, 08:55 AM

Special thanks to the phantom once again for some excellent work on the second story and the mini-headlines

Alien finds some magic this week!

News on the Barrow Birthday thing...

I've given my brother the story board for another cartoon about the Phantom and Alien and he says it will be relatively easy to put together. I'm going to get the voice of Alien done before I got to hospital and hope that he puts it all together while I'm under the knife. Since the Barrow Birthday is on the Thursday when I may be 'recovering' or whatever, the cartoon may not be posted until the Friday, so I hope you peoples are okay with that. I'm hoping they let me 'recover' at home. If that is the case, then posting it won't be a problem.

Eönwë · 04-21-2008, 03:53 PM

Yum, a magical sandwich. That was probably one of my favourite P&As.

Also, good luck with the surgery.

Brinniel · 04-22-2008, 06:59 PM

Haha, after Lommy stuck her head in that cannon I said to her, "Now I'm sure Hookbill will come up with a lovely story to go along with that picture in the Downer."
Her response: Oh no....

Oh, and a comment about one of the previous week's sub-headlines:

Quote:

Pandas invented sneezing say environmentalists

I couldn't help but be reminded of this video.

Nerwen · 04-22-2008, 11:49 PM

Best wishes, Hookbill. I must say, you're being very brave about this operation-thing. The one time I had (extremely minor) surgery, I was a total wimp.

the phantom · 04-23-2008, 12:08 AM

Yes, best of luck, Hookbill. Tell the operators that they have to do everything perfectly. I mean- surely they understand how important The Downer is to the world. They wouldn't dare to damage its publisher/ editor/ chief writer/ lead reporter/ owner/ printer!

the phantom · 04-23-2008, 12:10 AM

Oh, and Nerwen- rumor has it that you will be featured in an article here in a week or two.

Hookbill the Goomba · 04-23-2008, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nerwen

Best wishes, Hookbill. I must say, you're being very brave about this operation-thing. The one time I had (extremely minor) surgery, I was a total wimp.

There really is only one thing going through my mind about it...

Lhunardawen · 04-23-2008, 05:24 AM

Oh come now, Hookbill, don't be so pessimistic! Even the worst surgeons known to humankind will be experts compared to Alien.

04-14-2008, 01:36 AM	#1
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	News for dead people. Special thanks to Squatter for some mini headlines. This week, The Phantom gets fed up. __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket... Last edited by Hookbill the Goomba; 04-14-2008 at 01:32 PM.

04-14-2008, 02:49 AM	#2
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Oh no... __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

04-14-2008, 07:36 AM	#3
Eönwë Flame Imperishable Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Right here Posts: 3,928	I wonder... How can a faded elf even hold money? __________________ Welcome to the Barrow Do-owns Forum / Such a lovely place

04-14-2008, 12:58 PM	#4
Volo Silver in My Silent Heart Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the great beauty Posts: 1,611	Wonderful! When I saw the picture I first thought "oh dear, now he wrote something very stupid" but that's great. The medal... Haha! __________________ Fenris Wolf The EVEN NEWER Barrow-Downs Photo Page

04-14-2008, 03:41 PM	#6
Groin Redbeard Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Facing the world's troubles with Christ's hope! Posts: 1,635	I started laughing before I even read the story. Very inciteful Hookbill, I never knew that Thinlomien and Volo are assasins, as well as animal fanatics! Hail to the hero Gil-Glad. __________________ I heard the bells on Christmas Day. Their old, familiar carols play. And wild and sweet the words repeatof peace on earth, good-will to men! ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Last edited by Groin Redbeard; 04-15-2008 at 10:28 AM.

04-17-2008, 01:04 PM	#8
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	A quick notice type thing-e-me-bob As those of you who read my (rarely updated) blog may well know, I am going into the hospital a week on Wednesday for surgery and will be 'recovering' or whatever on the following day which is, alas, the Barrow Downs birthday. My brother and I will try and get the Phantom and Alien cartoon done before then, but it may well turn up late. Moreover, the doctors say there could be 'complications' and they may have to call me back, probably on the Monday. This means I may miss posting the paper that week, (it'll be week # 095). My current line of thinking is to either post it up earlier, just in case, or to farm it out to someone (probably the phantom or someone else who has been 'involved' in the Downer) to post up for you all to read. The bad news is that there is a chance (a very small, almost negligible, chance) that the surgery could prove fatal. I'm going to try and be about three weeks ahead at that point, so I may send whoever the three advanced weeks to keep you all in Downery goodness. But before you crack open the champagne and party poppers, this is the absolute worse case scenario and is almost certain not to happen... Although knowing my luck... __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket...

04-17-2008, 02:46 PM	#9
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	That sounds unpleasant, Hookbill. I hope it goes well and you 'recover' swiftly. On the bright side...do you get general anesthetic? Because I was put under when I had my wisdom teeth out and it was the most fun I'd had in a long time. Let us know what we can do to help with the Downer. __________________ Stories and songs.

04-21-2008, 08:55 AM	#10
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	Back in the tick of nime. Special thanks to the phantom once again for some excellent work on the second story and the mini-headlines Alien finds some magic this week! News on the Barrow Birthday thing... I've given my brother the story board for another cartoon about the Phantom and Alien and he says it will be relatively easy to put together. I'm going to get the voice of Alien done before I got to hospital and hope that he puts it all together while I'm under the knife. Since the Barrow Birthday is on the Thursday when I may be 'recovering' or whatever, the cartoon may not be posted until the Friday, so I hope you peoples are okay with that. I'm hoping they let me 'recover' at home. If that is the case, then posting it won't be a problem. __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket...

04-21-2008, 03:53 PM	#11
Eönwë Flame Imperishable Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Right here Posts: 3,928	Yum, a magical sandwich. That was probably one of my favourite P&As. Also, good luck with the surgery. __________________ Welcome to the Barrow Do-owns Forum / Such a lovely place Last edited by Eönwë; 04-22-2008 at 02:27 PM.

04-22-2008, 11:49 PM	#13
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	Best wishes, Hookbill. I must say, you're being very brave about this operation-thing. The one time I had (extremely minor) surgery, I was a total wimp. __________________ "Even Nerwen wasn't evil in the beginning." –Elmo.

04-23-2008, 12:08 AM	#14
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	Yes, best of luck, Hookbill. Tell the operators that they have to do everything perfectly. I mean- surely they understand how important The Downer is to the world. They wouldn't dare to damage its publisher/ editor/ chief writer/ lead reporter/ owner/ printer! __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

04-23-2008, 12:10 AM	#15
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	Oh, and Nerwen- rumor has it that you will be featured in an article here in a week or two. __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

04-23-2008, 05:24 AM	#17
Lhunardawen Hauntress of the Havens Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: IN it, but not OF it Posts: 2,538	Oh come now, Hookbill, don't be so pessimistic! Even the worst surgeons known to humankind will be experts compared to Alien.

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