To the merriment - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

***Mister Underhill*** · 12-08-2005, 09:57 AM

Yeah, Birdie is missed, and Diamond18 too -- she only very rarely shows her head in here these days.

Fea, you're gonna have to work a lot harder than that to beat ol' Gimli, but you're off to a good start. Next time you decide to leave forever, mention how the Downs has changed for the worse, and don't forget to emphasize that you won't be coming back. Ever. You might also want to consider creating a second account so that you can use an alias to post about what a shame it is that Fea is leaving.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 12-08-2005, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Mister Underhill

You might also want to consider creating a second account so that you can use an alias to post about what a shame it is that Fea is leaving.

How do you know that I haven't already?

Oh, I forgot...

Me... leaving... permanently.

The 'Downs just keeps getting worse. It's those old misers like Underhillo and Squatter that keep this place from growing and changing with the times. These days discussions run the risk of stagnation and concentration on boring topics like "Was this canonical?" and "Who determines canonicity, the book or the reader?" and "Just what is this canon thing anyhow? A camera? Or a badly spelled gun?" and it's people like them that still deny the coming of the inevitable: swoon rooms. If there was a swoon room, you bet I'd stick around. But since there isn't, and my entertaining memories of the phantom who be short aren't enough to keep me here, I regret to inform you that this is the end. I am leaving. Goodbye.

Aiwendil · 12-08-2005, 04:04 PM

I had completely forgotten about Gimli son of Gloin. It seems that most of his theatrics have been deleted, but a search turned up this small sample. For a real laugh, look at what he posted only a few days later, cheerfully addressing "Mr. B" as if they were old chums.

Lush · 12-08-2005, 08:02 PM

Blazes! It seems my polygamy practices have been exposed!

The Lupercalia thread is a classic; for something that's been deleted long ago, its ghost is surprisingly active in my mind.

I also remember a few hilarious moments referring to someone known as "the late-night rhyming Underhill." Oh dear.

Then there was that time when Sharkey thought it would be funny to pour salt on my wound when Italy bombed out of the World Cup. And it was funny, let me tell you.

I would be remiss not to mention Marileangorifurnimalium. It's been years, and I still remember how to spell her name. Lots of funny stories there. I miss her.

The Squatter of Amon Rûdh · 12-12-2005, 11:59 AM

Alas for Gimli Son of Gloin. This wasn't really the place for his unique style, but even so he hung around the guest book for ages trying to get his account reinstated.

How could I not have mentioned Birdland and Marileangorifurnimaluim? I refuse to mention either in the past tense, because no-one with an active account has truly left. I prefer to think of them in the forum Avalon, waiting for the Downs to have need of their wit.

Anyone remember Maril's controversial thread Hobbit Sex Ed? Come to think of it, she also started The Agony of Poor Spelling, where Birdie can be seen in action, trying hard to pull the usual suspects down from their high horses.

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 12-13-2005, 11:53 AM

There was a bit of drama that still gets me giggling, though I forgot the details a long time ago. Perhaps someone can help me.

There was an argument on a thread which descended into pretty severe abuse from at least one of the antagonists. I think that the fight was between a newcomer and one pretty well-established Barrowdowner. I do believe that the veteran was simply trying to debate in a calm manner but the newcomer was having none of it—taking things extremely personally, etc. It ended with the newcomer saying this (paraphrased slightly):

"If you don't like my point of view, then UP YOURS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

The posts were swiftly deleted by a moderator and that troublesome newcomer was never heard from again (I think). The veteran, to the best of my knowledge, shrugged it off very casual like. Anyone else remember this? I can't remember such violence on the Downs.

Not exactly merriment but very funny all the same.

Lalaith · 12-13-2005, 01:02 PM

Eomer, that row rings a bell. I think it was on the movies forum, but I can't for the life of me remember who was involved.

12-08-2005, 04:04 PM	#3
Aiwendil Late Istar Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 2,224	I had completely forgotten about Gimli son of Gloin. It seems that most of his theatrics have been deleted, but a search turned up this small sample. For a real laugh, look at what he posted only a few days later, cheerfully addressing "Mr. B" as if they were old chums. Last edited by Aiwendil; 12-08-2005 at 08:58 PM.

12-08-2005, 08:02 PM	#4
Lush Fair and Cold Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the big onion Posts: 1,770	Blazes! It seems my polygamy practices have been exposed! The Lupercalia thread is a classic; for something that's been deleted long ago, its ghost is surprisingly active in my mind. I also remember a few hilarious moments referring to someone known as "the late-night rhyming Underhill." Oh dear. Then there was that time when Sharkey thought it would be funny to pour salt on my wound when Italy bombed out of the World Cup. And it was funny, let me tell you. I would be remiss not to mention Marileangorifurnimalium. It's been years, and I still remember how to spell her name. Lots of funny stories there. I miss her. __________________ ~The beginning is the word and the end is silence. And in between are all the stories. This is one of mine~

12-12-2005, 11:59 AM	#5
The Squatter of Amon Rûdh Spectre of Decay Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bar-en-Danwedh Posts: 2,178	Downers past Alas for Gimli Son of Gloin. This wasn't really the place for his unique style, but even so he hung around the guest book for ages trying to get his account reinstated. How could I not have mentioned Birdland and Marileangorifurnimaluim? I refuse to mention either in the past tense, because no-one with an active account has truly left. I prefer to think of them in the forum Avalon, waiting for the Downs to have need of their wit. Anyone remember Maril's controversial thread Hobbit Sex Ed? Come to think of it, she also started The Agony of Poor Spelling, where Birdie can be seen in action, trying hard to pull the usual suspects down from their high horses. __________________ Man kenuva métim' andúne?

12-13-2005, 11:53 AM	#6
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	There was a bit of drama that still gets me giggling, though I forgot the details a long time ago. Perhaps someone can help me. There was an argument on a thread which descended into pretty severe abuse from at least one of the antagonists. I think that the fight was between a newcomer and one pretty well-established Barrowdowner. I do believe that the veteran was simply trying to debate in a calm manner but the newcomer was having none of it—taking things extremely personally, etc. It ended with the newcomer saying this (paraphrased slightly): "If you don't like my point of view, then UP YOURS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" The posts were swiftly deleted by a moderator and that troublesome newcomer was never heard from again (I think). The veteran, to the best of my knowledge, shrugged it off very casual like. Anyone else remember this? I can't remember such violence on the Downs. Not exactly merriment but very funny all the same. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

12-13-2005, 01:02 PM	#7
Lalaith Blithe Spirit Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,779	Eomer, that row rings a bell. I think it was on the movies forum, but I can't for the life of me remember who was involved. __________________ Out went the candle, and we were left darkling

12-08-2005, 09:57 AM	#1
*Mister Underhill* Dread Horseman Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Behind you! Posts: 2,744	Yeah, Birdie is missed, and Diamond18 too -- she only very rarely shows her head in here these days. Fea, you're gonna have to work a lot harder than that to beat ol' Gimli, but you're off to a good start. Next time you decide to leave forever, mention how the Downs has changed for the worse, and don't forget to emphasize that you won't be coming back. Ever. You might also want to consider creating a second account so that you can use an alias to post about what a shame it is that Fea is leaving.