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

Eönwë · 04-28-2009, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatElvenWarrior

Then we'll just have to go before the Olympics, and leave after. And not buy anything in between.

The summer here will probably be too cold for most of the Americans and too warm for the more northern Americans, Canadians, Alaskans and Finns.

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 04-29-2009, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Eönwë

The summer here will probably be too cold for most of the Americans and too warm for the more northern Americans, Canadians, Alaskans and Finns.

How warm is the summer going to be?

Macalaure · 04-29-2009, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Fea

On a more (or is that less?) serious note, I'm just dying to find out what Mac thinks of us all.

You're all morons you are.

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Originally Posted by Fea

Five bucks says he expected me to be taller.

Neither of you is particularly tall from my perspective.

I have to say I was much less nervous this time than over Skype the last time, though that didn't really translate in me being more talkative. The were-duckling took a long time to warm up, too, until she found a new bestest friend in Fea.

Lari summed up the day pretty well. Us being late, gorgeous gorge, Rikae slightly panicky about falling rocks and me leaning over, almost free lunch, running up and down hills for the sheer fun of it, and yummy ice cream.

I can't understand why everyone is complaining about climbing that tiny hill. What's more fun than to walk up 50 meters of altitude difference absolutely futilely? I, of course, only lagged behind to keep Rikae company.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 04-29-2009, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Macalaure

The were-duckling took a long time to warm up, too, until she found a new bestest friend in Fea.

We're buddies.

Mirandir · 04-29-2009, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Macalaure

You're all morons you are.

Ouchie...

Rikae, Mac's being mean to us!

Lariren Shadow · 04-29-2009, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Macalaure

You're all morons you are.

I second Mira!

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Neither of you is particularly tall from my perspective.

Well I'm sorry none of us is as tall as you! And I'll have you know I'm the tallest of all us at Elmira!

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I can't understand why everyone is complaining about climbing that tiny hill. What's more fun than to walk up 50 meters of altitude difference absolutely futilely? I, of course, only lagged behind to keep Rikae company.

Ok so it wasn't that bad for me. And I mean that in all truth. It was the cemetery. And that it was hot. And of course that was the only reason you were behind us.

Lush · 05-05-2009, 04:17 AM

The Squatter and I have finally and officially (with all sorts of important paperwork having been filled out...not really) met!

I was in Scotland & Liverpool last week, and took the train down to the South, and ended up spending a lovely weekend at Squa's, who was the perfect host, and even allowed me to let my inner Grace Kelly loose when we traveled the appropriately lush countryside in his awesome car with the roof down.

We got extremely lucky with the weather, and went all the way up to the Glastonbury Tor! We also visited the local Abbey, where, supposedly, Arthur's tomb was found by monks. Both the Tor and the Abbey are places of power, and you feel it, if you're open to that sort of thing or - especially, like me - writing a book that concerns related themes of magic and mystery and lots of pretty grass.

Squa also took me to see some of the English coast, and introduced me to a drink called port. We talked incessantly for three days and never ran out of things to say to each other, which does, I think, show that not only are we awesome people (if, perhaps, old, dry and dessicated members of the Downs), but that our friendship can exist just as well outside the (green and gorgeous) digital world.

I just want to thank Squa for his generous hospitality, the use of his couch, the toast in the morning (I am one of those airy, irresponsible people, incapable of making herself breakfast, usually relying on Boyfriend for that sort of thing) and all the conversation - and the tour of his library which, I believe, ought to make any Tolkien fan weep. Or drool. Or something.

Pictures are available from my site for your viewing pleasure!

This is Squa considering the distance left to the Tor:

http://nataliaantonova.files.wordpre...9/05/d-tor.jpg

The Tor - how it is today up there.

http://nataliaantonova.files.wordpre...tor-proper.jpg

Squa and myself - persuaded by a nice lady to take off our sunglasses and stop playing it cool, so we can actually be seen:

http://nataliaantonova.files.wordpre...5/me-and-d.jpg

A thoughtful picture of Squa on Abbey grounds:

http://nataliaantonova.files.wordpre...05/d-abbey.jpg

And, finally, Arthur's possible grave, with Squa's shadow, a complex metaphor for... something:

http://nataliaantonova.files.wordpre.../05/arthur.jpg

I am back in London now, but I wish I was still down South, surrounded by Squa's atmosphere of fabulousness.

Rune Son of Bjarne · 05-05-2009, 04:39 AM

Sounds like a brilliant trip! I am very jealous!

I like Liverpool, never been to Scotland (but always wanted to). . . I also need to see more of the south, squatter and drink more port.

I should also drink more Porter! (danish stout)

It really looks like it was a great trip and leaves me (yet again) with a longing to cross the sea, oh to sail upon the dark rolling waves and explore new and strange coasts.

Hookbill the Goomba · 05-05-2009, 04:42 AM

What the Angband!?! Squatter without a trilby? Inconceivable!

I thought it was stitched to his head.
Those are some almost Barrow Downsian hills you two were on. And there is absolutely NO chance I could misuse them to my own journalistic ends...

Anyway, that abbey looks cool! Must go to Bath at some point in my life. But I'm heading to Scotland later this month, which is the other side of the island. And I can't afford much travel. (Other than Oxonmoot, of course)

Feanor of the Peredhil · 05-05-2009, 06:12 AM

So funny story:

I saw that Hook's was the most recent post, and sleepily clicked the thread and started reading what it showed me.

I thought it a mite strange that Hooky liked to channel Grace Kelly not because such things tend to even strike my notice but because he's never spoken thusly before, so it seemed out of character.

It wasn't until I read that 'Boyfriend' typically makes 'him' breakfast that I had a quick crisis of inconsistency and looked at who'd actually composed the post.

In my head, ever more, dear Hook, you prefer toast for breakfast, and love cars with no tops.

Bêthberry · 05-05-2009, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Lush

I am back in London now, but I wish I was still down South, surrounded by Squa's atmosphere of fabulousness.

Indeed, well might you speak of fabulous things!

Squatter hasn't aged a bit (must be pickled by all that port he consumes) and you look, well, if you want to go with Grace Kelly, so be it!

But tell us, is he the least bit a driver like Mr. Bliss?

Elmo · 05-05-2009, 12:51 PM

Where in Scotland did you go to?

05-05-2009, 04:17 AM	#7
Lush Fair and Cold Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the big onion Posts: 1,770	HISTORIC OCCASION! HALF-PRICE BOTTLES OF... Actually no, a different kind of occasion The Squatter and I have finally and officially (with all sorts of important paperwork having been filled out...not really) met! I was in Scotland & Liverpool last week, and took the train down to the South, and ended up spending a lovely weekend at Squa's, who was the perfect host, and even allowed me to let my inner Grace Kelly loose when we traveled the appropriately lush countryside in his awesome car with the roof down. We got extremely lucky with the weather, and went all the way up to the Glastonbury Tor! We also visited the local Abbey, where, supposedly, Arthur's tomb was found by monks. Both the Tor and the Abbey are places of power, and you feel it, if you're open to that sort of thing or - especially, like me - writing a book that concerns related themes of magic and mystery and lots of pretty grass. Squa also took me to see some of the English coast, and introduced me to a drink called port. We talked incessantly for three days and never ran out of things to say to each other, which does, I think, show that not only are we awesome people (if, perhaps, old, dry and dessicated members of the Downs), but that our friendship can exist just as well outside the (green and gorgeous) digital world. I just want to thank Squa for his generous hospitality, the use of his couch, the toast in the morning (I am one of those airy, irresponsible people, incapable of making herself breakfast, usually relying on Boyfriend for that sort of thing) and all the conversation - and the tour of his library which, I believe, ought to make any Tolkien fan weep. Or drool. Or something. Pictures are available from my site for your viewing pleasure! This is Squa considering the distance left to the Tor: http://nataliaantonova.files.wordpre...9/05/d-tor.jpg The Tor - how it is today up there. http://nataliaantonova.files.wordpre...tor-proper.jpg Squa and myself - persuaded by a nice lady to take off our sunglasses and stop playing it cool, so we can actually be seen: http://nataliaantonova.files.wordpre...5/me-and-d.jpg A thoughtful picture of Squa on Abbey grounds: http://nataliaantonova.files.wordpre...05/d-abbey.jpg And, finally, Arthur's possible grave, with Squa's shadow, a complex metaphor for... something: http://nataliaantonova.files.wordpre.../05/arthur.jpg I am back in London now, but I wish I was still down South, surrounded by Squa's atmosphere of fabulousness. __________________ ~The beginning is the word and the end is silence. And in between are all the stories. This is one of mine~

05-05-2009, 04:42 AM	#9
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	What the Angband!?! Squatter without a trilby? Inconceivable! I thought it was stitched to his head. Those are some almost Barrow Downsian hills you two were on. And there is absolutely NO chance I could misuse them to my own journalistic ends... Anyway, that abbey looks cool! Must go to Bath at some point in my life. But I'm heading to Scotland later this month, which is the other side of the island. And I can't afford much travel. (Other than Oxonmoot, of course) __________________ 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...

05-05-2009, 06:12 AM	#10
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	So funny story: I saw that Hook's was the most recent post, and sleepily clicked the thread and started reading what it showed me. I thought it a mite strange that Hooky liked to channel Grace Kelly not because such things tend to even strike my notice but because he's never spoken thusly before, so it seemed out of character. It wasn't until I read that 'Boyfriend' typically makes 'him' breakfast that I had a quick crisis of inconsistency and looked at who'd actually composed the post. In my head, ever more, dear Hook, you prefer toast for breakfast, and love cars with no tops. __________________ peace

05-05-2009, 12:51 PM	#12
Elmo Pittodrie Poltergeist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: trying to find that warm and winding lane again Posts: 633	Where in Scotland did you go to? __________________ As Beren looked into her eyes within the shadows of her hair, The trembling starlight of the skies he saw there mirrored shimmering.