Wight Fright: "Fog on the Barrow-Downs" Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Mithalwen · 04-07-2011, 04:35 AM

A few Willems in the world would be interesting! Envinyatar's new avatar reminded me of one of our local characters, the snake catcher, Brusher Mills . When people asked him why he lived his life as he did he'd answer "I was born a gardener", but he was also born with a cleft palate and even if there wasn't quite a "Precious Bane" level of prejudice, it must have had an isolating effect.

I like the idea of Jess having another adventure. Despite the frights of this one I don't think she's put off them permanently. Need to think what might set her off again. And while she is unlikely to forget Willem she would love a keepsake. Especially since she didn't find any treasure in a barrow.

Durelin · 04-11-2011, 09:49 PM

I like the idea of an adventure when they are older. Got a hint of Narnia at the thought but really not the same.

Sorry for not posting; lost my momentum and got busy with other things but I will post tomorrow!

What do you think we should do next? Start them heading back toward Bree and see if anyone can start a snowball fight?

Mithalwen · 04-13-2011, 09:56 AM

Not too Narnia-ish I hope - I went off them deeply rereading them a year or so ago. Had to stop before I got to the Silver Chair since I couldn't bear it if I found I no longer liked Puddleglum.

I can tell you for sure that Seth for one is nowhere near brave enough to lob a snowball at Willem at the moment.... D But Bryn might easily lob one at a sibling...

Durelin · 04-19-2011, 08:22 PM

Well I'm a big liar. I suddenly started to realize I have just a few weeks left of the semester and that's made me even worse at time management. I'll post ASAP. If either of you feel like just moving things forward/starting something interesting before I post please of course go ahead. XD

Mithalwen · 04-19-2011, 08:35 PM

Well I am in no position to object! You do what you have to do. I might do a " meanwhile back at the ranch" type post somewhen.

Hope Master E hasn't been eaten by a bear though.

Durelin · 04-20-2011, 02:19 PM

Well I had the inspiration, shockingly. Didn't really move things forward, though, just added in some absurdity.

Yea, I do hope Evinyatar hasn't gotten bored of us, hehe.

Mithalwen · 04-20-2011, 03:02 PM

Yes it would be much better for our egos if he has been eaten by a bear... Poor Envinyatar ... really hope he is just busyor bored and nothing bad has happened.

So.... just to check since natural history isn't my strongest suit Duke has found a porcupine?

04-07-2011, 04:35 AM	#1
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	A few Willems in the world would be interesting! Envinyatar's new avatar reminded me of one of our local characters, the snake catcher, Brusher Mills . When people asked him why he lived his life as he did he'd answer "I was born a gardener", but he was also born with a cleft palate and even if there wasn't quite a "Precious Bane" level of prejudice, it must have had an isolating effect. I like the idea of Jess having another adventure. Despite the frights of this one I don't think she's put off them permanently. Need to think what might set her off again. And while she is unlikely to forget Willem she would love a keepsake. Especially since she didn't find any treasure in a barrow. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

04-13-2011, 09:56 AM	#3
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	Not too Narnia-ish I hope - I went off them deeply rereading them a year or so ago. Had to stop before I got to the Silver Chair since I couldn't bear it if I found I no longer liked Puddleglum. I can tell you for sure that Seth for one is nowhere near brave enough to lob a snowball at Willem at the moment.... D But Bryn might easily lob one at a sibling... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

04-19-2011, 08:35 PM	#5
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	Well I am in no position to object! You do what you have to do. I might do a " meanwhile back at the ranch" type post somewhen. Hope Master E hasn't been eaten by a bear though. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

04-20-2011, 03:02 PM	#7
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	Yes it would be much better for our egos if he has been eaten by a bear... Poor Envinyatar ... really hope he is just busyor bored and nothing bad has happened. So.... just to check since natural history isn't my strongest suit Duke has found a porcupine? __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

04-11-2011, 09:49 PM	#2
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	I like the idea of an adventure when they are older. Got a hint of Narnia at the thought but really not the same. Sorry for not posting; lost my momentum and got busy with other things but I will post tomorrow! What do you think we should do next? Start them heading back toward Bree and see if anyone can start a snowball fight?

04-19-2011, 08:22 PM	#4
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	Well I'm a big liar. I suddenly started to realize I have just a few weeks left of the semester and that's made me even worse at time management. I'll post ASAP. If either of you feel like just moving things forward/starting something interesting before I post please of course go ahead. XD

04-20-2011, 02:19 PM	#6
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	Well I had the inspiration, shockingly. Didn't really move things forward, though, just added in some absurdity. Yea, I do hope Evinyatar hasn't gotten bored of us, hehe.