What do you "assign" to the Shire? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Laurinquë · 06-15-2010, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Lindale

My first paycheck!

Those are nice! Just today I relocated an old paycheque. $71 I didn't even know I had!

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 06-21-2010, 03:48 PM

I assign Britain. The feeling of riding on the trains. Looking out your window and seeing the beautiful green and brilliantly yellow hills, passing gorgeous brick houses and green leafy trees. Riding through picturesque village and smoggy city. It's all beautiful in its own way.
The feeling of pure bliss of a long anticipated holiday, even though you know it will end, and the longed for return.
And taking trains with your friends. That is always fun!

Oh, and did I mention having tea?

Mithalwen · 06-30-2010, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatElvenWarrior

I assign Britain.... It's all beautiful in its own way.

Not quite true but the tourist board will love you

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 07-04-2010, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Mithalwen

Not quite true but the tourist board will love you

Haha. *Is Anglophile* Should I go send things in to the tourist board? It really takes someone who truly loves a place to write about it with conviction; or a really good liar.

Lastande Took · 07-10-2010, 08:17 PM

Getting off of work earlier than you expected assuredly goes to the Shire. Although I was looking forward to watching certain movies while waiting for my mom to finish so we could go home...*insert innocent puppy eyes*

To clarify: I work as kitchen help at a retreat center/summer camp. My mom just started as kitchen manager. I was supposed to get off at 3 o'clock this afternoon while Mommy worked until dinner was over. I just happened to have the FotR and TTT ExEd with me so I wouldn't get bored waiting. Turns out Mommy didn't need to stay until after dinner and we both left at 3.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 07-23-2010, 06:30 AM

My mama.

Because no matter how old I get, when I'm sick or hurt, I want my mom.

But mostly because I know she would love the gardening she'd get to do there, and she works too hard to ever have time to just play in her flowers. And she deserves it.

Galadriel · 07-31-2010, 02:17 AM

I would assign anyone to the Shire who can translate this for me in Quenya:

And that I said my limbs were old;
And that I said my blood was cold,
And that my kindly fire was fled,
And that my withered heart was dead,
And that I might not sing of love? -
How could I to the dearest theme
That ever warmed a minstrel's dream,
So foul, so false, a recreant prove!
How could I name my love's very name,
Nor wake my harp to notes of flame!

Could someone please translate that for me? I would be very, very grateful.

Cheers!

skip spence · 08-22-2010, 04:35 PM

The Icelandic language, in the form of singing in particular.

Nerwen · 08-22-2010, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Galadriel

I would assign anyone to the Shire who can translate this for me in Quenya:

And that I said my limbs were old;
And that I said my blood was cold,
And that my kindly fire was fled,
And that my withered heart was dead,
And that I might not sing of love? -
How could I to the dearest theme
That ever warmed a minstrel's dream,
So foul, so false, a recreant prove!
How could I name my love's very name,
Nor wake my harp to notes of flame!

Could someone please translate that for me? I would be very, very grateful.

Cheers!

Sorry, the grammar of this too is just complicated for me to attempt. You could try asking the person who runs Ardalambion, though there seems to be a problem with the site at the moment.

satansaloser2005 · 08-22-2010, 09:03 PM

Darvocet. Because it's the only thing that kept me from passing out this evening. For that, it should have some lovely cakes too.

Also, Nerwen is assigned to the Shire for ruffling up the Werewolf glossary over in Mirth. Well, for other reasons too, of course, but that one comes to mind.

Dimturiel · 09-06-2010, 11:00 AM

That bitter-sweet feeling one has after finishing a great book. On the one hand, you're sad that it is over and wish that it could have lasted longer, on the other hand, you cannot deny the sense of fulfiment after you have read it. I also wish to assign an extremely underrated - to my knowledge at least - writer of historical fiction named Rosemary Sutcliff. There is something in her style and ideas that reminds me of the spirit of Tolkien's books and I think that she would truly deserve a place in the Shire along with more appreciation.

Nerwen · 09-07-2010, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Dimturiel

I also wish to assign an extremely underrated - to my knowledge at least - writer of historical fiction named Rosemary Sutcliff. There is something in her style and ideas that reminds me of the spirit of Tolkien's books and I think that she would truly deserve a place in the Shire along with more appreciation.

Seconded. I thought she was at least fairly well-known, though.

Galadriel · 10-21-2010, 08:48 AM

Lounging in the back of the library and chatting away to glory with friends while the librarian remains in oblivion

Inziladun · 11-16-2010, 09:55 PM

Rather than assigning my sprained ankle and scalp laceration to Mordor, I decided to assign them to the Shire for not being a broken ankle or requiring stitches.

Aganzir · 11-17-2010, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Inziladun

Rather than assigning my sprained ankle and scalp laceration to Mordor, I decided to assign them to the Shire for not being a broken ankle or requiring stitches.

Ouch, what happened to you?

I'd like to assign to the Shire being able to sleep in tomorrow after getting way too little sleep the last few nights.

Inziladun · 11-17-2010, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Aganzir

Ouch, what happened to you?

I was in a hurry and tried to jump down the last few stairs in my house. I wasn't far enough down the steps and hit my head on the overhang, coming to rest at the foot of the staircase.

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Originally Posted by Aganzir

I'd like to assign to the Shire being able to sleep in tomorrow after getting way too little sleep the last few nights.

Slumber is overrated. "A morning without coffee is like sleep."

Galadriel55 · 11-17-2010, 06:00 PM

A morning when you wake up nice and early without the help of an alarm clock and you are not sleepy and the weather is beautiful.

elronds_daughter · 11-17-2010, 06:36 PM

Knitting.

Galadriel · 11-19-2010, 10:33 PM

The satisfied feeling you get when you finish a huge project

Loslote · 11-26-2010, 07:15 PM

I assign the fact that I survived, unscathed, a rather nasty car crash. The passenger side (where I was sitting) indented over two feet. I went briefly into shock (can't breathe, curl up into a ball, all that fun stuff), got glass in my hair, and am pretty sore right now, but otherwise, I'm fine.

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 11-26-2010, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Loslote

I assign the fact that I survived, unscathed, a rather nasty car crash. The passenger side (where I was sitting) indented over two feet. I went briefly into shock (can't breathe, curl up into a ball, all that fun stuff), got glass in my hair, and am pretty sore right now, but otherwise, I'm fine.

Phew! Car accidents can be quite an experience. Once our Expedition got hit by a semi, but that wasn't nearly as nasty as what you describe. It's lucky that you're safe.

xMellrynxMaidenx · 11-26-2010, 09:48 PM

I assign horses. (Someone said ponies, so I'll assign their larger counterparts)

Because they are magnificent creatures, imo.

I also assign pumpkin pie. Because I freaking LOVE that stuff!

Glad you're okay Loslote. Car accidents indeed can be quite the experience and take its toll on the people involved.

Galadriel55 · 12-11-2010, 08:24 AM

I assign a big mug of hot chocolate after a good snowball fight.

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 12-30-2010, 09:35 PM

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I assign a big mug of hot chocolate after a good snowball fight.

I can so second that.

Also, I assign sushi. It's awesome!

Feanor of the Peredhil · 02-04-2011, 05:34 PM

Falling asleep thinking about things in very bad Finnish. Well... Finnish/English hybrid.

Sleepy-Fea: "Stupid snowmobilers. Hän on crazy infuriating drunken mehiläinen."

Aganzir · 02-04-2011, 05:36 PM

People who study Finnish. ❤

"Tyhmät lumikelkkailijat. Hän on hullu raivostuttava juoppomehiläinen."

Feanor of the Peredhil · 02-04-2011, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Aganzir

"Tyhmät lumikelkkailijat. Hän on hullu raivostuttava juoppomehiläinen."

Galadriel55 · 02-04-2011, 05:40 PM

Posting here in this thread!
Posting in any thread!
Reading other people's posts!
Being on the Barrow Downs!

Aganzir · 02-04-2011, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Galadriel55

Posting here in this thread!

I second that. Now that most Downers are on Facebook, the assigned to Mordor/the Shire threads have been neglected. It makes me sad - even though I admit I've done little to remedy the situation.

Pitchwife · 02-13-2011, 07:40 AM

I assign this adorable little wolf cub, who's keeping me from virtual wolvery these days:

House-training him, on the other hand, goes to Orthanc. (And no, Mith, he's not available for chinese cooking!

)

Mithalwen · 02-14-2011, 02:17 PM

Oh Pitchwife, I am not so bad!!! I may be mainly a cat person but I do like nice dogs.. in fact I am thinking of getting one when I have settled somewhere.

This is the breed of dog we traditionally keep in my family but they are not cat compatible so it may have to be something else....

Galadriel · 11-15-2011, 01:03 PM

Finally learning how to cook basic food that keeps me on my feet and provides me with necessary nourishment!

And chocolate shops. Always chocolate shops.

Aganzir · 11-15-2011, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Galadriel

Finally learning how to cook basic food that keeps me on my feet and provides me with necessary nourishment!

And chocolate shops. Always chocolate shops.

Both are definitely Shire-worthy. There are few things in life better than food. Which reminds me of...

I assign the sex life of dwarves. You'd think we had already covered everything there was to say about it but turns out we haven't, as last night proved. Both Lommy and I went to our respective classes very tired. Yes, we like dwarves better than food.

Galadriel · 11-17-2011, 09:41 AM

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I assign the sex life of dwarves.

Haha. But why Dwarves in particular?

Galadriel55 · 11-17-2011, 05:19 PM

People who you don't know that see a copy of UT in your hand and say, "Do you also read Tolkien?" I wish such occurances happened more often.

Galadriel · 11-18-2011, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Galadriel55

People who you don't know that see a copy of UT in your hand and say, "Do you also read Tolkien?" I wish such occurances happened more often.

It's never happened to me

Galadriel · 11-19-2011, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Aganzir

There are few things in life better than food. Which reminds me of...

Oh yeah, how could I forget: stollin (spelling?) bread!

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 11-20-2011, 08:57 PM

I assign being done, done, DONE with a project on a politician. It is so relieving.

Galadriel55 · 11-20-2011, 09:11 PM

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I assign being done, done, DONE with a project on a politician. It is so relieving.

I assign being DONE with any project (but especially on politians, I agree with you).

What's up with people changing their avatars lately?

TGEW, I think you're the third this week. If I didn't forget or miss anyone.

Galadriel · 11-21-2011, 08:15 AM

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I assign being DONE with any project (but especially on politians, I agree with you).

If I had to assign being done on a project, I would choose a Maths or Chemistry project.

06-21-2010, 03:48 PM	#2
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	I assign Britain. The feeling of riding on the trains. Looking out your window and seeing the beautiful green and brilliantly yellow hills, passing gorgeous brick houses and green leafy trees. Riding through picturesque village and smoggy city. It's all beautiful in its own way. The feeling of pure bliss of a long anticipated holiday, even though you know it will end, and the longed for return. And taking trains with your friends. That is always fun! Oh, and did I mention having tea? __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.

07-10-2010, 08:17 PM	#5
Lastande Took Animated Skeleton Join Date: May 2010 Location: The Old Forest of Virginia Posts: 44	Getting off of work earlier than you expected assuredly goes to the Shire. Although I was looking forward to watching certain movies while waiting for my mom to finish so we could go home...insert innocent puppy eyes To clarify: I work as kitchen help at a retreat center/summer camp. My mom just started as kitchen manager. I was supposed to get off at 3 o'clock this afternoon while Mommy worked until dinner was over. I just happened to have the FotR and TTT ExEd with me so I wouldn't get bored waiting. Turns out Mommy didn't need to stay until after dinner and we both left at 3. __________________ Tom-fool of a Took! Holmesian.net, the official unofficial home for Sherlock Holmes fanatics.

07-23-2010, 06:30 AM	#6
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	My mama. Because no matter how old I get, when I'm sick or hurt, I want my mom. But mostly because I know she would love the gardening she'd get to do there, and she works too hard to ever have time to just play in her flowers. And she deserves it. __________________ peace

07-31-2010, 02:17 AM	#7
Galadriel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: In Eldamar beside the walls of Elven Tirion Posts: 551	I would assign anyone to the Shire who can translate this for me in Quenya: And that I said my limbs were old; And that I said my blood was cold, And that my kindly fire was fled, And that my withered heart was dead, And that I might not sing of love? - How could I to the dearest theme That ever warmed a minstrel's dream, So foul, so false, a recreant prove! How could I name my love's very name, Nor wake my harp to notes of flame! Could someone please translate that for me? I would be very, very grateful. Cheers! __________________ "Hey! Come derry dol! Can you hear me singing?" – Tom Bombadil

08-22-2010, 04:35 PM	#8
skip spence shadow of a doubt Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Back on the streets Posts: 1,125	The Icelandic language, in the form of singing in particular. __________________ "You can always come back, but you can't come back all the way" ~ Bob Dylan

08-22-2010, 09:03 PM	#10
satansaloser2005 The Sweetest Spoiler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: from beneath you it giggles incessantly Posts: 5,789	Darvocet. Because it's the only thing that kept me from passing out this evening. For that, it should have some lovely cakes too. Also, Nerwen is assigned to the Shire for ruffling up the Werewolf glossary over in Mirth. Well, for other reasons too, of course, but that one comes to mind. __________________ "My heart always cowers behind the defense of my wit." Friendship is two pals munching on a well-cooked face together. Fenris bookworm.

09-06-2010, 11:00 AM	#11
Dimturiel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2005 Location: the road less travelled by Posts: 910	That bitter-sweet feeling one has after finishing a great book. On the one hand, you're sad that it is over and wish that it could have lasted longer, on the other hand, you cannot deny the sense of fulfiment after you have read it. I also wish to assign an extremely underrated - to my knowledge at least - writer of historical fiction named Rosemary Sutcliff. There is something in her style and ideas that reminds me of the spirit of Tolkien's books and I think that she would truly deserve a place in the Shire along with more appreciation. __________________ Is this the end? No more the hunt, the journey and the goal? That terrifies me most: no more the goal! -Ray Bradbury, Leviathan '99

10-21-2010, 08:48 AM	#13
Galadriel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: In Eldamar beside the walls of Elven Tirion Posts: 551	Lounging in the back of the library and chatting away to glory with friends while the librarian remains in oblivion __________________ "Hey! Come derry dol! Can you hear me singing?" – Tom Bombadil

11-16-2010, 09:55 PM	#14
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,039	Rather than assigning my sprained ankle and scalp laceration to Mordor, I decided to assign them to the Shire for not being a broken ankle or requiring stitches. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

11-17-2010, 06:00 PM	#17
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,517	A morning when you wake up nice and early without the help of an alarm clock and you are not sleepy and the weather is beautiful. __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

11-17-2010, 06:36 PM	#18
elronds_daughter Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2004 Location: Between the fortune cookie and the post-its. Posts: 644	Knitting. __________________ I'd like to be the king of all Londinium and wear a shiny hat.

11-19-2010, 10:33 PM	#19
Galadriel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: In Eldamar beside the walls of Elven Tirion Posts: 551	The satisfied feeling you get when you finish a huge project __________________ "Hey! Come derry dol! Can you hear me singing?" – Tom Bombadil

11-26-2010, 07:15 PM	#20
Loslote The Werewolf's Companion Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Moon Posts: 3,021	I assign the fact that I survived, unscathed, a rather nasty car crash. The passenger side (where I was sitting) indented over two feet. I went briefly into shock (can't breathe, curl up into a ball, all that fun stuff), got glass in my hair, and am pretty sore right now, but otherwise, I'm fine. __________________ I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. Double Fenris

11-26-2010, 09:48 PM	#22
xMellrynxMaidenx Wight Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Riding with the Grey Company Posts: 120	I assign horses. (Someone said ponies, so I'll assign their larger counterparts) Because they are magnificent creatures, imo. I also assign pumpkin pie. Because I freaking LOVE that stuff! Glad you're okay Loslote. Car accidents indeed can be quite the experience and take its toll on the people involved. __________________ ~\|And all will turn, to silver glass. A light on the water, Grey ships pass, Into the West. \|~ "Few now remember them...yet still some go wandering, sons of forgotten kings walking in loneliness, guarding from evil things folks that are heedless."

12-11-2010, 08:24 AM	#23
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,517	I assign a big mug of hot chocolate after a good snowball fight. __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

02-04-2011, 05:34 PM	#25
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	Falling asleep thinking about things in very bad Finnish. Well... Finnish/English hybrid. Sleepy-Fea: "Stupid snowmobilers. Hän on crazy infuriating drunken mehiläinen." __________________ peace

02-04-2011, 05:36 PM	#26
Aganzir Woman of Secret Shadow Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in hollow halls beneath the fells Posts: 4,511	People who study Finnish. ❤ "Tyhmät lumikelkkailijat. Hän on hullu raivostuttava juoppomehiläinen." __________________ He bit me, and I was not gentle.

02-04-2011, 05:40 PM	#28
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,517	Posting here in this thread! Posting in any thread! Reading other people's posts! Being on the Barrow Downs! __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

02-13-2011, 07:40 AM	#30
Pitchwife Wight of the Old Forest Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Unattended on the railway station, in the litter at the dancehall Posts: 3,329	I assign this adorable little wolf cub, who's keeping me from virtual wolvery these days: House-training him, on the other hand, goes to Orthanc. (And no, Mith, he's not available for chinese cooking!) __________________ Und aus dem Erebos kamen viele seelen herauf der abgeschiedenen toten.- Homer, Odyssey, Canto XI

02-14-2011, 02:17 PM	#31
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	Oh Pitchwife, I am not so bad!!! I may be mainly a cat person but I do like nice dogs.. in fact I am thinking of getting one when I have settled somewhere. This is the breed of dog we traditionally keep in my family but they are not cat compatible so it may have to be something else.... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

11-15-2011, 01:03 PM	#32
Galadriel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: In Eldamar beside the walls of Elven Tirion Posts: 551	Finally learning how to cook basic food that keeps me on my feet and provides me with necessary nourishment! And chocolate shops. Always chocolate shops. __________________ "Hey! Come derry dol! Can you hear me singing?" – Tom Bombadil

11-17-2011, 05:19 PM	#35
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,517	People who you don't know that see a copy of UT in your hand and say, "Do you also read Tolkien?" I wish such occurances happened more often. __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

11-20-2011, 08:57 PM	#38
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	I assign being done, done, DONE with a project on a politician. It is so relieving. __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.