Golden Perch Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Folwren · 05-11-2011, 10:26 AM

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Galadriel - I haven't got a clue about the onions - I thought it was an American thing. I am still getting used to the idea of biscuits being fluffy and smothered with butter or gravy or whatever.

You don't have fluffy buscuits and gravy over wherever you are? Europe, England, wherever? Wow. You poor person. It's wonderful. And fluffy biscuits are the best.

-- Folwren

Galadriel55 · 05-11-2011, 03:55 PM

What I meant is why is there so much to-do about onions lately... well, not exactly "lately", but in the inn's terms...

Tolly, Rowan, and Prim were having a whole discussion about whether they should mix onions and beans, or something of that sort...

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...it occurred to Elin that things that couldn't think for themselves were perhaps the best company for that hobbit.

You deserve a tripple serving of biscuits with or without onions for that!

!!!

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Originally Posted by Mith

Is there anyone left in the place that Al hasn't either offended or been offended by?

The people that he still didn't talk to. That includes Ibin, the two rangers, Tolly, Reginald, Prim, Iris, Annie, erm, um, cough, I think that's it.

Oh, and Dick. :-) Even though he was probably slightly offended by the broken mug.

I remember thinking of a quarrel with Ibin when I was "making" Al. So when you're up to it, Foley, feel free to have the two meet! (Or Al could come up to Ibin, or something.) ...If Dick is ready to stop the fight, that is. :P

Currently thinking of what other mischief - or the opposite - Al can possibly cause.

Mithalwen · 05-11-2011, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Folwren

You don't have fluffy buscuits and gravy over wherever you are? Europe, England, wherever? Wow. You poor person. It's wonderful. And fluffy biscuits are the best.

-- Folwren

England. Well we have gravy of course and we have something like what you call biscuits which we call scones and while you can make them with herbs or cheese and serve with soup they are most often made with sultanas or plain and served with butter and jam or iconically jam and thick or clotted cream as part of a Cream tea. The nearest I have had to having them with gravy was when I had to make a minced beef cobbler at school.

But what we call biscuits, Americans call cookies (or crackers for the savoury kind). SO think cookies smothered with butter & honey / gravy and you may see why it seems funny however much I know it isn' t what is meant.

Maybe I should find a US biscuit recipe and compare and contrast..

But I didn't really get why the onions were a big deal either. In a stew you tend to notice moer when they are not there than when they are...

Poor old Al.. of course when he meets Annie she is liable to be like the children in "The Emperor's New Clothes"

... Maybe when she perks up.

Mithalwen · 05-18-2011, 03:38 PM

Thanks to Foley sending me a recipe.. I now understand the biscuits and butter and honey thing. Really, really understand.

*PS at least while they are hot... cold more like a very plain scone ...

Flame of Udûn · 11-16-2011, 01:23 PM

Hi everyone, this is the first time in a long while that I have been on the Downs. When I was last on here I had made a few posts on here and then suddenly stopped so I feel I must apologise for what happened. I am afraid that the Barrow Downs somewhat slipped my mind. I am sorry for any problems I caused in the Perch.

Flame

Snowdog · 05-12-2012, 08:57 PM

Its been some time (2004?) since I've written here. Was planning on getting back into some writing when the new forum format came to pass, but hadn't the time. Was thinking of partaking in a bit of 'Inn' RP if this is still active. Last post was May 2011.

Folwren · 05-12-2012, 10:18 PM

Lucky I popped in today...

The inn is supposedly still active. I will be active if others are, and others may pop in if I and you become active.

-- Foley

Snowdog · 05-13-2012, 03:05 AM

Well, I guess I can intro my character. I just didn't want to interrupt any storylines that may be in play. I need to read up on what the timeframe is and such, but can have a post up soon. Look forward to writing with you Folwren!

05-18-2011, 03:38 PM	#4
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	Ps Thanks to Foley sending me a recipe.. I now understand the biscuits and butter and honey thing. Really, really understand. PS at least while they are hot... cold more like a very plain scone ... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace Last edited by Mithalwen; 05-19-2011 at 09:40 AM.*

11-16-2011, 01:23 PM	#5
Flame of Udûn Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: The Mines of Moria Posts: 35	Many apologies Hi everyone, this is the first time in a long while that I have been on the Downs. When I was last on here I had made a few posts on here and then suddenly stopped so I feel I must apologise for what happened. I am afraid that the Barrow Downs somewhat slipped my mind. I am sorry for any problems I caused in the Perch. Flame __________________ Not all those who wander are lost.

05-12-2012, 08:57 PM	#6
Snowdog Emperor of the South Pole Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The Western Shore of Lake Evendim Posts: 662	Is this Inn still Active? Its been some time (2004?) since I've written here. Was planning on getting back into some writing when the new forum format came to pass, but hadn't the time. Was thinking of partaking in a bit of 'Inn' RP if this is still active. Last post was May 2011.

05-12-2012, 10:18 PM	#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	Lucky I popped in today... The inn is supposedly still active. I will be active if others are, and others may pop in if I and you become active. -- Foley __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

05-13-2012, 03:05 AM	#8
Snowdog Emperor of the South Pole Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The Western Shore of Lake Evendim Posts: 662	Well, I guess I can intro my character. I just didn't want to interrupt any storylines that may be in play. I need to read up on what the timeframe is and such, but can have a post up soon. Look forward to writing with you Folwren!