Scarburg Meadhall Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

littlemanpoet · 11-17-2010, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Mnemosyne

Oh! And I love how Harreld's digging himself into a hole!

Do you now?

I'm here. I've been waiting for someone to move things along. As far as I'm concerned, we could move this Day along as quickly as we like, or not, depending on what we rpg'ers consider worth writing about. If it's just "keeping time" type posts, bother them! Keep it interesting.

As for a little Latinate - maybe Wynflaed had been sent to Minas Tirith or some other Gondorian court during her youth, and her personal thoughts sometimes took a more learned turn? Or not? Eh.

Folwren · 11-17-2010, 06:14 PM

I agree that those of us at home can move time along as we need, definitely.

-- Foley

Mnemosyne · 11-17-2010, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

As for a little Latinate - maybe Wynflaed had been sent to Minas Tirith or some other Gondorian court during her youth, and her personal thoughts sometimes took a more learned turn? Or not? Eh.

Honestly, the problem is that I tend to maintain class/education distinctions through the use of Latinate words, and it's hard to make the shift when writing about the Eorlingas. I'm pretty proud of some of the adjustments I've made earlier, but I realized I'd put this one off long enough to get too hung up on the matter and just posted. I may go back and revise, though, as soon as my brain is in better working order.

Firefoot · 11-17-2010, 10:46 PM

That post took much too long to write... it sat half-finished on my desktop for about two days.

Some combination of getting busy and writer's block...

Durelin · 11-17-2010, 11:03 PM

I guess I'll actually check-in as well! I have really wanted to post for Coen as the soldiers have set out and might do so tomorrow.

My senior paper is due on monday, so...things have been a little crazy this week. It's going okay though and I'll not disappear on you completely. Though since I have been putting off my other papers till after this is 'finished'...bleh.

Anyway...less whining and more posting in my very near future.

Lhunardawen · 11-17-2010, 11:49 PM

I'm having trouble with time and internet connection lately, but I'll try to get a post up this weekend. Is Lommy around? I think I'll need her.

Folwren · 11-18-2010, 11:26 AM

Sweetness. Everyone is rallying up. That's great.

Lommy is probably around somewhere on the Downs, but I don't know if she checks this regularly or not. I'd PM her if I were you to let her know you needed her.

I do not know when I will be able to post next. I'll try really hard to do it in the near future, but I have lots of things due today and Monday plus a wedding this weekend, which means rehearsal, dinner, wedding, and reception.

It'll be crazy.

-- Foley

Lhunardawen · 11-20-2010, 09:02 AM

I know I said I will be posting this weekend, and it's already weekend for me, but it's been a really tough week. Two of my professors back in undergrad passed away (within 36 hours of each other), one of them was caught in a crossfire (EDIT: "crossfire" was the press release, but many - including me - believe that it was a case of mistaken identity) while doing field work and the other had hepatocellular carcinoma.

I never imagined how much this will affect us who have already graduated and haven't seen them for a long time, but somehow it still hurts a lot. It's been hard for me to focus on studying, which is not good considering I have an exam on Monday. I hope it doesn't sound like I'm making excuses. I'll try to post as soon as I am able, hopefully within the week.

Legate of Amon Lanc · 11-20-2010, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Folwren

Lommy is probably around somewhere on the Downs, but I don't know if she checks this regularly or not. I'd PM her if I were you to let her know you needed her.

Lommy's been having a week holiday just now, but I can tell her to check the 'Downs if she's needed. Likewise with me, I have to check what's been written around here in the last few days and then see if I should/can post. Unfortunately, it might not be today or tomorrow still, though, as I have lots of things to do right these days... but I hope to get back to you all as soon as time permits!

11-17-2010, 06:14 PM	#2
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	I agree that those of us at home can move time along as we need, definitely. -- Foley __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

11-18-2010, 11:26 AM	#7
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Sweetness. Everyone is rallying up. That's great. Lommy is probably around somewhere on the Downs, but I don't know if she checks this regularly or not. I'd PM her if I were you to let her know you needed her. I do not know when I will be able to post next. I'll try really hard to do it in the near future, but I have lots of things due today and Monday plus a wedding this weekend, which means rehearsal, dinner, wedding, and reception. It'll be crazy. -- Foley __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

11-20-2010, 09:02 AM	#8
Lhunardawen Hauntress of the Havens Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: IN it, but not OF it Posts: 2,538	I know I said I will be posting this weekend, and it's already weekend for me, but it's been a really tough week. Two of my professors back in undergrad passed away (within 36 hours of each other), one of them was caught in a crossfire (EDIT: "crossfire" was the press release, but many - including me - believe that it was a case of mistaken identity) while doing field work and the other had hepatocellular carcinoma. I never imagined how much this will affect us who have already graduated and haven't seen them for a long time, but somehow it still hurts a lot. It's been hard for me to focus on studying, which is not good considering I have an exam on Monday. I hope it doesn't sound like I'm making excuses. I'll try to post as soon as I am able, hopefully within the week. Last edited by Lhunardawen; 11-20-2010 at 09:46 AM.

11-17-2010, 10:46 PM	#4
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	That post took much too long to write... it sat half-finished on my desktop for about two days. Some combination of getting busy and writer's block...

11-17-2010, 11:03 PM	#5
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	I guess I'll actually check-in as well! I have really wanted to post for Coen as the soldiers have set out and might do so tomorrow. My senior paper is due on monday, so...things have been a little crazy this week. It's going okay though and I'll not disappear on you completely. Though since I have been putting off my other papers till after this is 'finished'...bleh. Anyway...less whining and more posting in my very near future.

11-17-2010, 11:49 PM	#6
Lhunardawen Hauntress of the Havens Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: IN it, but not OF it Posts: 2,538	I'm having trouble with time and internet connection lately, but I'll try to get a post up this weekend. Is Lommy around? I think I'll need her.