What do you assign to Orthanc? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lalaith · 12-08-2009, 04:57 PM

The BBC series Making of Modern Britain, which has just ended. Absolutely brilliant, but I spent most of the time watching it either in floods of tears (WW1, the Hungry 30s, the Blitz) or shocked to the core -
State-sponsored murder (of Victor Grayson by Lloyd George)
British tanks used on the British people during the strikes of the 1910s and 1920s...etc etc.

I also send the series to Orthanc because it has revealed my own ignorance of 20th century history, something I had thought I was reasonably well-versed in.

Loslote · 12-13-2009, 07:54 PM

I assign trying to keep up with three separate RPGs that are getting away from me. One because my character wasn't in the thick part, one because it was extremely gory and I could barely read it without puking, much less post about it, and the third because the leader is online sporadically.

Still, they're all great RPGs, and I love being in them.'

P.S., these aren't all from the 'Downs.

Laurinquë · 12-22-2009, 06:10 AM

I assign ridiculously good books that keep you up until 3:00 AM when you should be doing your maths homework.

Lindale · 12-22-2009, 09:31 AM

Lau, I think you're getting a wee bit too distracted.... if it were anytime of the year. Isn't it your Christmas break yet?

Hakon · 12-22-2009, 05:18 PM

Most schools in America don't get off until one day before Christmas. Lau, I know what that is like only for me sometimes it can be till 6 am which is bad because on a school day I have to wake up at 6:30 am. What book was it?

Loslote · 12-22-2009, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Hakon

Most schools in America don't get off until one day before Christmas. Lau, I know what that is like only for me sometimes it can be till 6 am which is bad because on a school day I have to wake up at 6:30 am. What book was it?

I have to get up at 6 am, even though I am homeschooled, but Alaskan schools (at least in my district) start and end much earlier than most schools. We started sometime in the middle of September, and we'll end in the middle of May sometime. Our last day of school before break was last Thursday.

Eönwë · 12-22-2009, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Loslote

I have to get up at 6 am, even though I am homeschooled, but Alaskan schools (at least in my district) start and end much earlier than most schools. We started sometime in the middle of September, and we'll end in the middle of May sometime. Our last day of school before break was last Thursday.

We start in early September and end in mid-July. Well not this year because I have exams, but that's how long the school year is in general.

Laurinquë · 12-22-2009, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Hakon

Most schools in America don't get off until one day before Christmas. Lau, I know what that is like only for me sometimes it can be till 6 am which is bad because on a school day I have to wake up at 6:30 am. What book was it?

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson. And 6 am bedtimes are not unheard of for me either.

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Originally Posted by Loslote

I have to get up at 6 am, even though I am homeschooled, but Alaskan schools (at least in my district) start and end much earlier than most schools. We started sometime in the middle of September, and we'll end in the middle of May sometime. Our last day of school before break was last Thursday.

That's the same as the Anchorage School District, I just have an after school Algebra II class that continues though the holiday break. I'm trying to finish it up ahead of time by doing all my work at once though. Not working so well, books are addictive.

Pitchwife · 12-25-2009, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Laurinquë

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson. And 6 am bedtimes are not unheard of for me either.

In this case, it's a wonder you got any sleep at all that night. I've just finished it, and it was the most gripping and satisfying read I've had for a long time. Now I can't wait for my wife to finish Vol. 2 so I get to read on. Lisbeth rocks!

Lindale · 12-23-2009, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Hakon

Most schools in America don't get off until one day before Christmas.

Really? Christmas break for us started on the 18th.

Ibrîniðilpathânezel · 12-23-2009, 11:02 AM

Ah, for the halcyon days of youth, when such a thing as "Christmas Break" existed, now long, long in the past....

I think I would like to assign snow. Pretty to watch coming down, nice touch for the "white Christmas" effect -- but a pain in the behind to shovel, especially when your hubby gets the garage for his car (must start reliably and be free of snow at the crack of dawn or before every day), and yours is stuck outside, no matter the precip or the temps.

I think I would also assign, in a similar vein, Christmas shopping. I really don't mind the bustle at the stores, it can be entertaining and a little exhilarating -- but at this time of year, rudeness runs at a ridiculously high pitch. Can't tell you how many bruises I have from people hitting me with their shopping carts, or being run over by packs of unruly and unsupervised kids.

And I would also like to assign cable TV. It gives us decent reception, which we can't get even with an antenna where we live, and though much of it is junk, some is quite nice -- until the system decides to freak out and cut out all the really interesting channels because of a stupid "switched digital" system they insist on using. Last month, it did this two days before Thanksgiving. It did it again today, and I think I'm beginning to detect an obnoxious pattern....

It's all life, though, ain't it?

12-08-2009, 04:57 PM	#1
Lalaith Blithe Spirit Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,779	The BBC series Making of Modern Britain, which has just ended. Absolutely brilliant, but I spent most of the time watching it either in floods of tears (WW1, the Hungry 30s, the Blitz) or shocked to the core - State-sponsored murder (of Victor Grayson by Lloyd George) British tanks used on the British people during the strikes of the 1910s and 1920s...etc etc. I also send the series to Orthanc because it has revealed my own ignorance of 20th century history, something I had thought I was reasonably well-versed in. __________________ Out went the candle, and we were left darkling

12-13-2009, 07:54 PM	#2
Loslote The Werewolf's Companion Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Moon Posts: 3,021	I assign trying to keep up with three separate RPGs that are getting away from me. One because my character wasn't in the thick part, one because it was extremely gory and I could barely read it without puking, much less post about it, and the third because the leader is online sporadically. Still, they're all great RPGs, and I love being in them.' P.S., these aren't all from the 'Downs. __________________ I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. Double Fenris

12-22-2009, 09:31 AM	#4
Lindale Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: midway upon... in a forest dark Posts: 975	Lau, I think you're getting a wee bit too distracted.... if it were anytime of the year. Isn't it your Christmas break yet? __________________ The heart does things for reasons Reason itself cannot comprehend. - Blaise Pascal Legal Madness.

12-22-2009, 05:18 PM	#5
Hakon Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Twilight Zone Posts: 736	Most schools in America don't get off until one day before Christmas. Lau, I know what that is like only for me sometimes it can be till 6 am which is bad because on a school day I have to wake up at 6:30 am. What book was it? __________________ Medicine for the soul. ~Inscription over the door of the Library at Thebes

12-23-2009, 11:02 AM	#11
Ibrîniðilpathânezel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Back on the Helcaraxe Posts: 733	Ah, for the halcyon days of youth, when such a thing as "Christmas Break" existed, now long, long in the past.... I think I would like to assign snow. Pretty to watch coming down, nice touch for the "white Christmas" effect -- but a pain in the behind to shovel, especially when your hubby gets the garage for his car (must start reliably and be free of snow at the crack of dawn or before every day), and yours is stuck outside, no matter the precip or the temps. I think I would also assign, in a similar vein, Christmas shopping. I really don't mind the bustle at the stores, it can be entertaining and a little exhilarating -- but at this time of year, rudeness runs at a ridiculously high pitch. Can't tell you how many bruises I have from people hitting me with their shopping carts, or being run over by packs of unruly and unsupervised kids. And I would also like to assign cable TV. It gives us decent reception, which we can't get even with an antenna where we live, and though much of it is junk, some is quite nice -- until the system decides to freak out and cut out all the really interesting channels because of a stupid "switched digital" system they insist on using. Last month, it did this two days before Thanksgiving. It did it again today, and I think I'm beginning to detect an obnoxious pattern.... It's all life, though, ain't it? __________________ Call me Ibrin (or Ibri) :) Originality is the one thing that unoriginal minds cannot feel the use of. — John Stewart Mill

12-22-2009, 06:10 AM	#3
Laurinquë Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 347	I assign ridiculously good books that keep you up until 3:00 AM when you should be doing your maths homework.