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Durelin · 03-07-2007, 03:02 PM

It seems our very own Fordim Hedgthistle made an appearance in many newspapers across the US today, in this lovely little comic.

And it appears serious cat is not alone as an animal resident of the 'Downs... His far less sophisticated cousin seems to have caught the addiction, as well, perhaps adding to his...bad habits.

And of course one of the longest dead residents of the 'Downs...

Hookbill the Goomba · 03-26-2007, 02:45 AM

Despite all the pain... here we go again...

In this week's Phantom and Alien, Davem has a close encounter of the annoying kind.

The 1,000 Reader · 03-26-2007, 04:26 AM

I've never read these before, but let me say that I think it's cool that you used the title of my latest thread for the paper, and the article (mainly the picture) about the monkey shooting Sauron and making him explode was hilarious.

The Might · 03-26-2007, 07:37 AM

I liked the Dan Brown/Wight idea, funny story
Maybe an "Angels and Wights" sequel might follow soon

Lalwendë · 03-26-2007, 09:38 AM

A candidate for Best Issue, Ever?

That's made me laugh a bit too much today.

Liking how Davem speaks in proper 'Yorkshire' saying 'thou' (this peculiar language also includes the words 'thee' 'thy' and 'thar', mua-ha-ha), even though he has glass in his eyes.

Liking that mad Anguirel picture. Hey, if I'm a DCI, can my car be like that really cool 70's Cortina as seen in Life On Mars? Please?

Liking the Da-Vem code! (wish I could crack that one - meh).

And Liking beyond all reasonable belief that a Tardis has materialised in my garden! I know I have a play one in my dining room, but a real one? In my own garden? That would be so awesome it would be beyond belief!

The Squatter of Amon Rûdh · 03-26-2007, 10:21 AM

Wouldn't (moderated) Yorkshire dialect be 'I want a word wi' thee'?

I can deny it no longer! The control exerted by the outsized headgear of the Downs is indeed malign and diabolic! Behold how I am unable to keep my upper lip decently shaven, how my complexion has faded to the wraith-like grey of an Edwardian photograph, and how I can no longer take account of ninety years' development in men's fashion! Curse you, Hat-wights, for making me this way!

You can never get rid of them, you know. They get under your skin in a way, so that to cast them aside seems a great task. Eventually you come to love them, and to share them seems a kindness. Soon you too will join us.

Hookbill the Goomba · 03-26-2007, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lalwendë

Liking the Da-Vem code! (wish I could crack that one - meh).

Why? You fond of wearing Big Hats?

For your consideration...

The Downer Newspaper will be presenting some of the most insane things ever to grace a computer screen on May the first. To Celebrate the birth of The Barrow Downs. These will include:

- A special video about the Phantom and Alien
- Some shocking headlines
- A lemon
- And the first annual Orc beauty contest.

If you want to add your own events for the big day, PM me and we'll discuss it.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE:

I'd just like to categorically state that Alien isn't necessarily an alien. That's his name, 'Alien'. What is he? Pfft. Who cares?

Hookbill the Goomba · 04-02-2007, 01:06 AM

Now the moment no one's been waiting for...

This week I had a bit of trouble with the quality for some reason... sorry.

This week, The Phantom spells it out...

03-26-2007, 02:45 AM	#2
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	Despite all the pain... here we go again... In this week's Phantom and Alien, Davem has a close encounter of the annoying kind. __________________ 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...

03-26-2007, 04:26 AM	#3
The 1,000 Reader Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I don't know. Eastern ME doesn't have maps. Posts: 527	I've never read these before, but let me say that I think it's cool that you used the title of my latest thread for the paper, and the article (mainly the picture) about the monkey shooting Sauron and making him explode was hilarious. __________________ "And forth went Morgoth, and he was halted by the elves. Then went Sauron, who was stopped by a dog and then aged men. Finally, there came the Witch-King, who destroyed Arnor, but nobody seems to remember that." -A History of Villains Last edited by The 1,000 Reader; 03-26-2007 at 05:05 AM.

03-26-2007, 07:37 AM	#4
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	I liked the Dan Brown/Wight idea, funny story Maybe an "Angels and Wights" sequel might follow soon __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown

03-26-2007, 09:38 AM	#5
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	A candidate for Best Issue, Ever? That's made me laugh a bit too much today. Liking how Davem speaks in proper 'Yorkshire' saying 'thou' (this peculiar language also includes the words 'thee' 'thy' and 'thar', mua-ha-ha), even though he has glass in his eyes. Liking that mad Anguirel picture. Hey, if I'm a DCI, can my car be like that really cool 70's Cortina as seen in Life On Mars? Please? Liking the Da-Vem code! (wish I could crack that one - meh). And Liking beyond all reasonable belief that a Tardis has materialised in my garden! I know I have a play one in my dining room, but a real one? In my own garden? That would be so awesome it would be beyond belief! __________________ Gordon's alive!

03-26-2007, 10:21 AM	#6
The Squatter of Amon Rûdh Spectre of Decay Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bar-en-Danwedh Posts: 2,178	The Brim-lord has deceived us Wouldn't (moderated) Yorkshire dialect be 'I want a word wi' thee'? I can deny it no longer! The control exerted by the outsized headgear of the Downs is indeed malign and diabolic! Behold how I am unable to keep my upper lip decently shaven, how my complexion has faded to the wraith-like grey of an Edwardian photograph, and how I can no longer take account of ninety years' development in men's fashion! Curse you, Hat-wights, for making me this way! You can never get rid of them, you know. They get under your skin in a way, so that to cast them aside seems a great task. Eventually you come to love them, and to share them seems a kindness. Soon you too will join us. __________________ Man kenuva métim' andúne?

03-07-2007, 03:02 PM	#1
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	It seems our very own Fordim Hedgthistle made an appearance in many newspapers across the US today, in this lovely little comic. And it appears serious cat is not alone as an animal resident of the 'Downs... His far less sophisticated cousin seems to have caught the addiction, as well, perhaps adding to his...bad habits. And of course one of the longest dead residents of the 'Downs...

04-02-2007, 01:06 AM	#8
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	Now the moment no one's been waiting for... This week I had a bit of trouble with the quality for some reason... sorry. This week, The Phantom spells it out... __________________ 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; 04-02-2007 at 01:11 AM.