I met a fellow BDer!! - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

A Little Green · 05-07-2008, 07:32 AM

Sounds really nice!

(And by the way, having met them myself, I can but agree with you about the otters of London zoo. They are lovely.

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Brinniel · 05-13-2008, 01:56 PM

I think Kath summed up our day's adventures pretty well. It was all quite fun and we were lucky it was such a beautiful day. I found Kath extremely easy to talk to...it's a shame we only hung out for one day as I really did enjoy her company. The three free shots were a bonus that evening (making up for the high prices of the ones we actually paid for)...I actually think it was because of those drinks that Kath went home an hour later than planned! It also meant I was rather tipsy and drowsy by the time we parted ways and I...stumbled back to the tube station.

Anyways, I realise aside from my meeting in Finland I have yet to post any pictures of my meetings up. I will eventually do so...promise.

My meeting with Kath was my last Downer meeting...at least for now. I've returned home from my European adventures, which is quite sad really as there's not much to do in Idaho (though I do need a job..). I had a great time with everyone I met and I hope to see them all again someday. There were also opportunities to meet Downers that I sadly missed...if only I had more time (and money). Hopefully I'll get another chance the day I return to Europe. For now, perhaps I should find a chance to actually meet Downers in the US...which can be difficult since I'm not traveling for awhile. But if anyone visits Boston from September and after... or to Idaho this summer (ha, what are the chances in that), be sure to look me up.

Kath · 05-13-2008, 04:15 PM

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I found Kath extremely easy to talk to...it's a shame we only hung out for one day as I really did enjoy her company.

Same! I thought it would be a bit awkward to start with but we did seem to get on incredibly well!

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The three free shots were a bonus that evening (making up for the high prices of the ones we actually paid for)...I actually think it was because of those drinks that Kath went home an hour later than planned!

They were indeed, and I would likely have gone clubbing with you and headed home the next day had I not had an interview to go to I was having such fun. Oh, and I must place the blame entirely at your door for my being very taken with tequila now. I am steadily introducing others to it, so any drunken behaviour on our part is entirely your fault.

Formendacil · 05-13-2008, 08:00 PM

I'm pretty sure I speak for the vast majority of Downers in saying I'm "green with envy" (which is funny since... Downers are supposedly always green). To add a peculiar irony to my own situation, if I were to make a concerted effort with the resources of time and money available to me this summer, guess who's there on the short list of 'Downers within plausible reach? Yup, Brinniel.

How about it, Brinn? Care to make me lucky #13* in your quest to pass Esty?

*Offtopic, and random, but which dwarf was the unlucky #13 in Thorin's company? I've always thought Bombur, but maybe I'm prejudiced by his character. Hmm... maybe a good topic for Mirth.

Legate of Amon Lanc · 05-14-2008, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Formendacil

I'm pretty sure I speak for the vast majority of Downers in saying I'm "green with envy" (which is funny since... Downers are supposedly always green).

Some are just a little green.

(really couldn't resist

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Brinniel · 05-14-2008, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Formy

How about it, Brinn? Care to make me lucky #13* in your quest to pass Esty?

Go on then. After all, it's only a 16 and 1/2 hour drive.

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Originally Posted by Gwathy

Where in Idaho?

I live in Boise. Hmm...actually I am traveling to Oregon this summer for a wedding...but it's to Ashland, which I think may be kind of out of your way...

Ainaserkewen · 05-15-2008, 11:28 AM

Small freakin' world. A fling of my boyfriend's told him that she'd seen me here. Turns out it was MadBaggins! Have yet to meet her though.

Gwathagor · 05-16-2008, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Brinniel

I live in Boise. Hmm...actually I am traveling to Oregon this summer for a wedding...but it's to Ashland, which I think may be kind of out of your way...

Oh cool. Boise's nice. Or at least I thought so when I was there last. And yeah, Ashland is a long way from where I live.

Gwathagor · 05-13-2008, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Brinniel

For now, perhaps I should find a chance to actually meet Downers in the US...which can be difficult since I'm not traveling for awhile. But if anyone visits Boston from September and after... or to Idaho this summer (ha, what are the chances in that), be sure to look me up.

Where in Idaho?

05-13-2008, 01:56 PM	#2
Brinniel Reflection of Darkness Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Polishing the stars. Well, somebody has to do it; they're looking a little bit dull. Posts: 2,983	I think Kath summed up our day's adventures pretty well. It was all quite fun and we were lucky it was such a beautiful day. I found Kath extremely easy to talk to...it's a shame we only hung out for one day as I really did enjoy her company. The three free shots were a bonus that evening (making up for the high prices of the ones we actually paid for)...I actually think it was because of those drinks that Kath went home an hour later than planned! It also meant I was rather tipsy and drowsy by the time we parted ways and I...stumbled back to the tube station. Anyways, I realise aside from my meeting in Finland I have yet to post any pictures of my meetings up. I will eventually do so...promise. My meeting with Kath was my last Downer meeting...at least for now. I've returned home from my European adventures, which is quite sad really as there's not much to do in Idaho (though I do need a job..). I had a great time with everyone I met and I hope to see them all again someday. There were also opportunities to meet Downers that I sadly missed...if only I had more time (and money). Hopefully I'll get another chance the day I return to Europe. For now, perhaps I should find a chance to actually meet Downers in the US...which can be difficult since I'm not traveling for awhile. But if anyone visits Boston from September and after... or to Idaho this summer (ha, what are the chances in that), be sure to look me up. __________________ Nolite te bastardes carborundorum

05-13-2008, 08:00 PM	#4
Formendacil Dead Serious Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perched on Thangorodrim's towers. Posts: 3,328	I'm pretty sure I speak for the vast majority of Downers in saying I'm "green with envy" (which is funny since... Downers are supposedly always green). To add a peculiar irony to my own situation, if I were to make a concerted effort with the resources of time and money available to me this summer, guess who's there on the short list of 'Downers within plausible reach? Yup, Brinniel. How about it, Brinn? Care to make me lucky #13* in your quest to pass Esty? *Offtopic, and random, but which dwarf was the unlucky #13 in Thorin's company? I've always thought Bombur, but maybe I'm prejudiced by his character. Hmm... maybe a good topic for Mirth. __________________ I prefer history, true or feigned.

05-15-2008, 11:28 AM	#7
Ainaserkewen Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A cosmic waiting room Posts: 651	Small freakin' world. A fling of my boyfriend's told him that she'd seen me here. Turns out it was MadBaggins! Have yet to meet her though. __________________ Solus... I'm eating chicken again. I ate chicken yesterday and the day before... will I be eating chicken again tomorrow? Why am I always eating chicken?

05-07-2008, 07:32 AM	#1
A Little Green Leaf-clad Lady Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,571	Sounds really nice! (And by the way, having met them myself, I can but agree with you about the otters of London zoo. They are lovely. ) __________________ "But some stories, small, simple ones about setting out on adventures or people doing wonders, tales of miracles and monsters, have outlasted all the people who told them, and some of them have outlasted the lands in which they were created."