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07-10-2005, 07:42 AM
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Princess of Skwerlz
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles)
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I'm fine too - returned from my US trip over a week ago. The highlight of that was definitely meeting Sharon and Thenamir and going to the LotR exhibition in Houston! I had a fantastic day, met two wonderful members and their families, and was fascinated by the costumes, props, and other exhibit items. I have a photo to prove it; it will be up on Tigerlily's BD page as soon as she has time.
Now I'm looking forward to the next Tolkien event - 'Tolkien 2005' in Birmingham next month! I'm getting really excited about the activities there, am hand-sewing the trim onto the burgundy-colored Arwen-style dress I will have as a costume, and have made plans to meet the other Downers who will be there. I very much look forward to hearing lectures by the experts, seeing artwork by Anke-Katrin Eissmann (the very talented young German artist from whose picture my avatar was taken) and others, watching the plays and other entertainments...
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07-10-2005, 09:59 AM
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Gibbering Gibbet
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Beyond cloud nine
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Now you're just being mean Esty, with your litany of exciting events. I get to spend my summer 'vacation' renovating the house....
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07-10-2005, 10:24 AM
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Sword of the Spirit
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Washington State
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Hello Everyone.
I'm well, just preoccupied with life in general. Our renovation is nearing an end, though it won't be the August deadline we had hoped for. I'm beginning to concur with Birdland's suggestion to hire a band of dwarves to do the job and be done with it. Being the Elf that I am, I'm anxious to get a garden planted at the house. I'ts been just dirt for so long... We took time out yesterday and went to Seattle. The Seafair Pirates landed and sacked the village. Fortunately Elves hold no attraction for Pirates, and I was left pretty much alone.
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07-10-2005, 11:01 AM
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Faithful Spirit
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: #3 Bagshot Row, Petaluma, Ca
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Feeling a tad lousy, but otherwise looking forward to being an aunt in about a month. 
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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!;) Last edited by Samwise; 07-10-2005 at 11:02 AM. Reason: Needed to add a smile for that last part ! ;) |
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07-30-2005, 01:45 PM
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Pilgrim Soul
Join Date: May 2004
Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle...
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My only Tolkien related event of the summer has been doing some work for the Hotel Miramar where the Tolkiens spent much of their time in Bournemouth. I smile everytime the file hits my desk thinking of Edith actually having some fun .... I am a litle torn though because my current office is virtually around the corner from their Bournemouth house and I feel I would like to see it before this assignment ends, but I wonder it is too intrusive - visiting the grave is one thing but this is someone's home? Obviously I would only pass by - not stop and take photos or peek in windows... but I still feel a bit uncomfortable about the idea.
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07-31-2005, 05:46 AM
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Princess of Skwerlz
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles)
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I don't see any reason why you shouldn't walk past the house, Mithalwen! After all, don't we all stop to admire some pretty flowers when we see people's gardens, and don't you think they'd be more flattered than aggravated? Just think what you will feel like later if you don't make use of this opportunity now!
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07-31-2005, 06:40 AM
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Relic of Wandering Days
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: You'll See Perpetual Change.
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Mithalwen, you have the right idea on what might irritate, and plan not to do it, so why not stroll by? I agree with Esty that it is better to go while you have the chance, than to kick yourself later for not having done so! Just a word of caution though, it would be unadvisable to dress like a cat burglar or in M-E costume as it might arouse suspicion. Nice to see you back Alphaelin! |
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08-01-2005, 01:25 AM
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Wight
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Tottering about in the Wild
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Thanks, Hilde -- as I said, it's good to be back. Mithalwen, I am envious of your dilemma. To see or not to see one of the Tolkiens' houses...lucky thing. I am sure you would not do anything horrible like stand there gawking for half an hour, or take pictures. Surely people go back and forth in front of the house all the time -- who could object to one more person stolling by? And Estelyn! I am downright pea green at your upcoming visit to Birmingham. I have been there, alas, with non-Ringheads, so didn't get to see any Tolkien-related sites. However, I can tell you that the jewelry quarter there is fun to stroll through.
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08-05-2005, 10:03 AM
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Stormdancer of Doom
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars
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Rae! How's the West Coast Elf?
Not that I'm stalking you or anything. **GAH** I can't believe you logged off.
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08-05-2005, 05:47 PM
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Sword of the Spirit
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Washington State
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Wow, I really need to wipe the dust off my rocking chair!
Hello HelenHobbit and hello all my friends! The West Coast is as hot as everywhere else and this Elf is melting! Can't wait to get into my house! The renovations are nearing an end and the Elvenhome is blessedly cool!
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08-07-2005, 11:31 AM
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Pilgrim Soul
Join Date: May 2004
Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle...
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Well you know..... it was such a nice evening on Friday and with the post gone no more could be done re the dead line so I drove the mile or so and had a look. And well ..... the house is fairly hideous but no more so than many bungalows of it's era, and I know that such (since they are very common in these parts) often compensate for their exteriors by spacious and practical interiors and the location well perhaps I should explain? The area is a seaside resort that became popular as a retirement resort. The conversion of the local college into a Unihas brought in more youngsters but basically there are so many old people around here that the shop windows are bifocal. Despite the recent tendancy to demolish 1 house and build 2 or more in its place, it is an area of mainly leafy suburbs with pockets of deprivation in betweeen the sea and proper countryside (New Forest/ Hardy's Wessex). The Tolkien's bungalow is on the fringes of Canford Cliffs where the property prices are teh highest in the country (if you are american, the equivalent might be the Hamptons or Boca Raton?). Tolkien's house is perhaps the humblest on the road but all things are relative.. there are a couple of architect designed houses which are probably worth squillions... which face the sea but Tolkien's backs on to Branksome chine, which could almost be a mini Rivendell. A steep tree lined gully, very peaceful and pretty in the sunshine and with the sea and view of the Island just the other side (or down the road).
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08-07-2005, 02:55 PM
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Wight
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Tottering about in the Wild
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08-08-2005, 06:49 AM
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Relic of Wandering Days
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: You'll See Perpetual Change.
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Thanks, for the wonderful description of the house and its neighborhood as well. I didn’t know that we would benefit from your excursion, but am so glad that you took the time to share your impressions with us. I couldn’t help but think a bit of an upscale Bagshot Row lying alongside Bag End. 
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