Tolkien Events 2009

[narfforc]

If anyone is wondering why I am not in that picture, it is because it's a secret.

[Lalaith]

He gave you Snake Bite?

My reactions exactly. I remember drinking that a very long time ago, on occasion, in a very ironic kind of way. The subsequent hangovers were sadly anything but ironic.
In short, I think the barman was taking the wotsit.

[Lalwendë]

Originally Posted by Lalaith

My reactions exactly. I remember drinking that a very long time ago, on occasion, in a very ironic kind of way. The subsequent hangovers were sadly anything but ironic.
In short, I think the barman was taking the wotsit.

I think everyone has to try it once just to see how grim it is, and to say they've had it. But it's quite a long, long way from a nice way to get drunk. For the same reasons, also avoid Special Brew and any home brewed beer a student might offer you. Ewwww....

[Rumil]

Whoah Snakebite! Severe, Rune, very severe!

Maybe Barliman thought you were a Fresher - that could explain it.

(pint of 1:1 mix of cider and lager for those unfamiliar, and back in the day livened up with blackcurrant and one or more shots of vodka, and possibly drunk through a straw, frankly I'm surprised I remember anything of '87!)

Saying that though I tried Stella and Grenadine in France and it was surprisingly OK.

Ooops sorry distracted by booze, Hope you all had a great time in Oxford!!!

[Rune Son of Bjarne]

I would not have objected to the snakebit had it not been for the fact that it was made of the worst bevrages in the world! (Strongbow and Fosters)

[Lalwendë]

Originally Posted by Rumil

(pint of 1:1 mix of cider and lager for those unfamiliar, and back in the day livened up with blackcurrant and one or more shots of vodka, and possibly drunk through a straw, frankly I'm surprised I remember anything of '87!)

Snakebite with vodka in it? Frankly, sir, I'm surprised you're still alive!

Originally Posted by Bb

Enyalie at Tolkien's gravesite commemorates not only The Professor but the friendships we have formed from sharing our enthusiasm for his work. This year we also paid respects to someone who has ably supported that thirst for information and understanding. Humphrey Carpenter's grave is a short walk away from Tolkien's. If ever I am able to attend another Oxonmoot, I will remember to bring flowers to his grave.

Yes, I remember seeing Humphrey Carpenter's grave, and also John Tolkien's grave which is nearby. Did you see that too? Though I think the TS do put some flowers there.

[Bêthberry]

Originally Posted by Rune

I spend most of these in The eagle and child, here the bartender served me some awful drink named "Snake Bite" that the youth of Enlgand apparently like, I found it truly awful.

We have something for the youth here called "Purple Jesus" that I believe must be similarly awful.

Originally Posted by Rune

Bethberry is a truly lovely person with a great sense of humour, also she is very tolerant. . .she showed that by spending hours in the company of drunken versions of Squatter and I.
I especially liked it when she asked us "did you guys invent each other?"

I'm not so sure it's tolerance or simply inertia. I mean, at one point I was deciding on which session to attend (when there were conflicting sessions, something that happened with regretable regularity), simply by choosing the one which would be followed in the same room by another preference. Although I do enjoy good humour.

Originally Posted by Lalwendë

Yes, I remember seeing Humphrey Carpenter's grave, and also John Tolkien's grave which is nearby. Did you see that too? Though I think the TS do put some flowers there.

Father John had already passed on when I was last at the cemetary, five years ago, so I knew where to find it. I don't recall that the TS placed any flowers on his grave, though.

[Hookbill the Goomba]

I found a neat little album of photos from Oxonmoots past and present... well... past anyway. Spot as many Downers as you can.

LOOK HERE

There's a good one of Esty from this year up there.