What do you "assign" to the Shire?

[Formendacil]

Used bookstores with Tolkien's Letters, and tobacconists that spend an hour being awesome.

Also pipes and pipe tobacco, and evening campfires and the gorgeous October temperatures that allow the same.

In short, Saturdays where nary a jot of schoolwork gets done.

[Lindale]

I assign Midol! It's wonderful!

I assign ibuprofen to the Shire too. No matter what brand. :D

Volo: Well, waking up every weekend at nine am to the "serenade" of MCR and its minions at very earsplitting volumes with my brother and his friends singing at the top of their lungs make me hate teenaged boys with eyeliner.

[Volo]

Volo: Well, waking up every weekend at nine am to the "serenade" of MCR and its minions at very earsplitting volumes with my brother and his friends singing at the top of their lungs make me hate teenaged boys with eyeliner.
Hehehee. Poor you, I can relate to that, having three little brothers.

Formented apple juice, even though it's probably illegal and socially not approvable. But I'm sure hobbits have nothing against it. :)

[Lalwendë]

I'm currently having a torrid love affair with Neil Gaiman's. Really, I'm so hopeless about it...

Neil Gaiman belongs in The Shire alright! :cool:

[Thinlómien]

I assign oil colours and the stains they leave on your hands... makes me feel artistic. :D I could also assign wind, and the fact that I used to be a good writer*. I really find my old texts enjoyable, it's weird.

*I can't say if I still am since I don't write enough these days.

[Lindale]

I assign very old books with that particular fragile texture and smell. I inherited an old Bible, published during 1899, from my dad, who said he got it from his mom who managed to save it along with an old rosary and nothing else but herself during the Second World War, and my grandma inherited it from her dad, all the way from some distant Spanish ancestor.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

I assign oil colours and the stains they leave on your hands... makes me feel artistic.

So true. I have green on the back of my hand just now, and white primer absolutely destroying my pretty red nails...

I assign taking a chance (ahem... ripping a perfectly good painting into one inch thick strips in order to weave it together into something much less representational) and having it look rather cool.

[Aganzir]

I assign oil colours and the stains they leave on your hands... makes me feel artistic. :D
My friend asked me today if I have bruises on my fingers and palm.

I also want to assign the feeling when a painting is almost ready and you see it is actually quite good after going through all those bad phases. ;) It makes you believe in your ability to paint again.

I assign very old books with that particular fragile texture and smell.
Seconded.
Also English paperbacks deserve a nomination. I love their smell.

I assign China Miéville to the Shire. He might not enjoy being there, though, but hey, that's not my problem!

[Lindale]

I assign oil colours and the stains they leave on your hands... makes me feel artistic. :D

Well, I've never used oil color in my life, just oil pastels. However during my eleventh year while my mom was painting our house I took some blue and white and black water-based paints, and made a dolphin painting on cartolina. I was very proud of the stains on my hand and on the cotton shirt I was wearing. Unfortunately though I lost both shirt and painting when we moved out. :(

[Eönwë]

However during my eleventh year while my mom was painting our house I took some blue and white and black water-based paints, and made a dolphin painting on cartolina. I was very proud of the stains on my hand and on the cotton shirt I was wearing. Unfortunately though I lost both shirt and painting when we moved out. :(

Look on the bright sde- at least you still have your hand.

Formented apple juice, even though it's probably illegal and socially not approvable. But I'm sure hobbits have nothing against it. :)
Cider?

[Lindale]

My exam in Postcolonial Theory is over! The worst is over! Yay! That's off to the Shire! *prances around in joy*

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Being so into your work that not only do you fail to notice that your body is frozen and your stomach is growling, but that class ended a half hour ago and everybody's gone including the teacher. :)

[mark12_30]

I assign very old books with that particular fragile texture and smell. I inherited an old Bible, published during 1899, from my dad, who said he got it from his mom who managed to save it along with an old rosary and nothing else but herself during the Second World War, and my grandma inherited it from her dad, all the way from some distant Spanish ancestor.

***blinks in awe***

...(Ahem.) (Um, can I say me too? No rosary beads, but my great-great-grandfather's King James bible. Smells great. )

SO... what I assign to the Shire...

"Yé! utúvienyes! I have found it!"

I assign "Found Things" or perhaps better, "Lost Things Now Found" to the Shire. (Or to Rivendell, and midsummer dancing by the river. Tra-la-la-lally!)

Come unto these yellow sands, and then take hands;
curtsied when you have, and kissed the wild waves whist.
Foot it feetly here and there!

TRA-LA-LA-LALLY!!!!!

[Groin Redbeard]

Books, lots and lots of books! :D I never realized how much I love reading books until I had to spend more time reading these awful text books for college, it just makes the time that I spend reading real books all that much better.

[Volo]

Cider?
Cider.

Lingonberry juice also, and jam (the more the better)!

[Aganzir]

Cranberry juice is way better. :p

I assign the taste of blood when your lips are bleeding.

[Lindale]

I assign the taste of blood when your lips are bleeding.

oh goodness me, I assign that one to Mordor.

[Volo]

Cranberry juice is way better. :pYou're wrong. :(

oh goodness me, I assign that one to Mordor.I to Orthanc.

[Thinlómien]

Paper telephone. It made my day once again. :D

[Lindale]

love letters handwritten and delivered via snailmail. it really puts a smile on my face.

[Mithalwen]

Friends who occcasionally indulge you when you pout and sulk over trivia rather than scolding you :D Obviously it would be bad so to do often but occasionally it is cheering.

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Days that turn out totally... hmm... idylic, in an unexplainable way; nice people, good friends and good not-that-close-friends; proper autumn; Saruman, Black Riders, and Pink Floyd. I wonder about what may look like the assignment of the latter three, of whom at least two sure have been to Shire before - with results which could be argued upon as being positive or not :D
I also assign good feelings overall.

[Diane C]

I will assign my grandfather's collection of old smoking pipes to the Shire, because there can never be enough pipes to smoke Longbottom Leaf!

[Bêthberry]

The Thanksgiving holiday--sharing joy in gratitude for life and the splendors of the harvest. Very hobbitish I think, even if it is a New World holiday.

(And for people who turn it into a habitually grumpy, argumentive, boring family reunion--why, that and they belong in Mordor. :p )

[Lindale]

Finally UP Press has published an anthology of our finest love stories... now I can read love stories that are really worth it. I'm such a closet-romantic, see, and that book has helped me "get out". Off to the Shire!

Personal favorites include Lakambini Sitoy's Weight, Gilda Cordero Fernando's The Dust Monster, and Paz Marquez Benitez's Dead Stars. I think the latter can be found on the internet. :D

[Kath]

The end of the working week! For all that I enjoy my placement it does wear me out sometimes - and that makes Friday night amazing. :D

Also, the strange but very welcome extra bit of summer we seem to experiencing at the moment. I love the sunshine.

[Lindale]

Also, the strange but very welcome extra bit of summer we seem to experiencing at the moment. I love the sunshine.

Global warming. :cool:

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Nights of unexpected awesomeness where you're just on. You know... on, like everything you do is great, and even when you make a mistake you're happy because you can fix it and look how much it just taught you. And everyone knows you're totally on fire, and when you step back you're like, "Oh yeah. Now I remember why I'm doing this..." Those nights. Nights it all makes sense and your recently bruised up ego gets healed.

[Mithalwen]

"From quiet homes and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends."


People who prove the truth of the above...

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I assign clear autumn days when the evening sun shines on leaves of many radiant colours and the air is crisp and refreshing.

[Lindale]

Full moon and cloudless nighttime skies and the mountains of the Sierra Madre illuminated and a very cool breeze that signifies the coming of the -ber months. And the end of a wacky semester for little Lindale.

[TheGreatElvenWarrior]

I assign the Beatles! 'Nough said.

[Peregrin Took]

The Full Moon and the rolling clouds that pass it by

[Peregrin Took]

I assign the Beatles! 'Nough said.

AND YES!!! I just saw this...you rock...but not as much as The Beatles!!! Greatest band that ever lived.

[Lindale]

AND YES!!! I just saw this...you rock...but not as much as The Beatles!!! Greatest band that ever lived.

Goodness me, if I don't think they do, does the fact that I was not even conceived back then excuse me? But I love Yellow Submarine anyway. Only Beatles song I know. :D

[Mithalwen]

I assign opening what looks like a bill and finding it is a cheque from Ernie. One day it will be the big prize but in the meantime occasional £50 windfalls are still much appreciated .. now handbag or books....handbag or books...

[Groin Redbeard]

now handbag or books....handbag or books... Get a handbag to carry those books. :cool:

[Aganzir]

Dark, clear night skies when you can see the stars clearly and the moon shines so bright that it casts shadows on the ground. Rowing on a lake on such a night, and although the temperature is only a bit above zero, the beauty of it all makes you forget to feel cold.

[Lalwendë]

I assign opening what looks like a bill and finding it is a cheque from Ernie. One day it will be the big prize but in the meantime occasional £50 windfalls are still much appreciated .. now handbag or books....handbag or books...

I think this might solve your dilemma:

http://www.retrotogo.com/2006/10/hardback_book_h.html

:smokin:

[Mithalwen]

Oooh I pretty but completely useless fo someone who carries so much stuff on a daily basis as me - I would merely carry it around in a larger bag... and there is part of me that feels there is something fundamentally wrong in destroying a book even a dreadful book even to turn it into a handbag. A mini bonfire of the vanities. Even though I have no qualms about turning part of a cow into a handbag... :rolleyes:

[Groin Redbeard]

Dark, clear night skies when you can see the stars clearly and the moon shines so bright that it casts shadows on the ground. Rowing on a lake on such a night, and although the temperature is only a bit above zero, the beauty of it all makes you forget to feel cold.

Seconded, Aganzir!:) I thought many times of assigning clear night skies to the shire, I don't know why anybody hasn't done it before, it's absolutely thrilling! :D

[Lalwendë]

Oooh I pretty but completely useless fo someone who carries so much stuff on a daily basis as me - I would merely carry it around in a larger bag... and there is part of me that feels there is something fundamentally wrong in destroying a book even a dreadful book even to turn it into a handbag. A mini bonfire of the vanities. Even though I have no qualms about turning part of a cow into a handbag... :rolleyes:

"A Handbag!"

I know, getting in a flap over a destroyed book! I was the same! I'd better not show that to davem or he will flip.

Mind, if it was a book on tax law or a Jeffrey Archer or something then I'm all for it ;)

Meanwhile, a simple one. I assign bags of crisps to The Shire. A bit too tasty for their own good, they never fail to hit the spot, and they are made of taters.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Rainy cold windy blustery October days. *love* Coat and scarf weather. The weather where you're not frozen to the bone by going out, but coming in to the warm becomes so much more delightful than if it was just nice out. Weather that begs for a hot mug of cider to warm you back up.

[Lindale]

a gorgeous long dress that makes up for the very belated debut, and a very nice garden to have the party. Satisfies even the inner Disney-ish princess in me. :D

[Mithalwen]

"A Handbag!"


Mind, if it was a book on tax law or a Jeffrey Archer or something then I'm all for it ;)

.

But then you wouldn't want to be seen carrying a Jeffrey Archer gutted or otherwise... oh taxlaw books don't remind me - when I was lowest form of life in an accounts practice it was my task to update the blighters. They were in loose leaf binders and you had to replace the updated pages which had an ever more convoluted numbering system since the updates were seldom the same lengths as the parts updated. Now hopefully superseded by online reference....

[Groin Redbeard]

I assign redecorating my room. I've recently had the urge to make my bland white walled room into an antebellum style room, I could not remember the last time I had so much fun!:D Staying up into the wee hours of the night, playing my George Strait CD's and rumiging through the attic looking at pottery and old curtains and antique swords saying: "Hmm, this looks old. Let's see how it will look over here." :D

[Groin Redbeard]

I assign entering a classroom to take an exam with a clear mind.:) It feels so good to know that you weren't panicked during the test and that you answered every question to the best of your ability, and while you may not have answered all of the question correct you know that you got some big points that you wouldn't have seen if you were panicked.:D

[TheGreatElvenWarrior]

AND YES!!! I just saw this...you rock...but not as much as The Beatles!!! Greatest band that ever lived.Why thank you! I rock to the Beatles!;)

[Lindale]

I assign entering a classroom to take an exam with a clear mind.:) It feels so good to know that you weren't panicked during the test and that you answered every question to the best of your ability, and while you may not have answered all of the question correct you know that you got some big points that you wouldn't have seen if you were panicked.:D

Would that that happened during the years I was forced to maintain grades on the hard sciences... relaxed exams are a luxury for lovely little crammers like little Lindale.

[Groin Redbeard]

George W. Bush shortening the overseas service time for our troops.:D I just got off the phone with my dad and he'll be coming home in a few weeks! :D:D

[Gollum the Great]

George W. Bush shortening the overseas service time for our troops.:D I just got off the phone with my dad and he'll be coming home in a few weeks! :D:D

Nice.

[Morthoron]

I assign the polling precinct where I voted a few hours ago. The workers were polite, knew their business, and I was in and out in less than 15 minutes.

Groin, let's hope the next president eliminates the need for servicemen to go to Iraq at all. I do not believe that any soldier should be subjected to combat based on outright lies that go beyond the border of criminality. But that specific assignation belongs to Mordor, I believe, so I shan't sully this thread with further comment.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Having three classes canceled in the next week or so because it means I can cook dinner. This afternoon when I'd normally be in class? Vegetarian chili with corn muffins (served with honey butter) for all. :)

[Oddwen]

There's nothing quite as refreshing to body and mind as the scent of an orange.

[Bêthberry]

There's nothing quite as refreshing to body and mind as the scent of an orange.


Unless it's a Terry's orange-infused chocolate. :D


And in other matters:

Dreams coming true, hope fulfilled, knowing you can. :)

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Dreams coming true, hope fulfilled, knowing you can. :D

Yes ma'am.

[Brinniel]

I assign the latest episode of South Park, which did a perfect parody to the different reactions of the US election.

Plus, the idea to have Obama, Michelle, McCain, and Palin as actually criminals undercover who are secretly working together to make the whole election a big setup so that they can pull off the biggest heist in history by stealing the Hope Diamond...that was bloody brilliant. :D

Really, it was an episode I think both Democrats and Republicans alike can laugh at.

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

I assign the really friendly people at our faculty's International departement, RPGs that turn to completely unexpected and funny ends, and finished tasks.

Yay :D

[Lindale]

I assign window shopping in malls so that you know what you can seek in wholesale Chinese-run stores to sell in your own bazaar. And having a larger capital this year for my bazaar. A thousand can be turned into two, given my abilities! :D

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Wild Turkey American Honey liqueur. Like candy for grown ups. I can imagine hobbits downing this stuff with great enthusiasm: the bourbon warms you while the honey smooths out the burn.

[Lalwendë]

Wild Turkey American Honey liqueur. Like candy for grown ups. I can imagine hobbits downing this stuff with great enthusiasm: the bourbon warms you while the honey smooths out the burn.

That sounds rather like Glayva, which is made with a blend of Scotch whisky - plus the honey, spices and citrus. It's very, very nice ;)

[Groin Redbeard]

I assign my three favorite type of people in this world: American Soldiers, musicians and patriots. Add all three together on Veterans Day and you get a winning combination!:D

[Rune Son of Bjarne]

To be honest it does not sound like people that would be many of in the shire (talking about ME)

I assign the "Honey Hearts" that you can buy at the bakery during the winter.

[Dimturiel]

I assign the photography exhibition that's taking place at our university this week. Actually, I assign black and white photos in general. They are so atmospheric and can tell so many things!

[Morthoron]

I assign mild autumn days, the scent of leaves piled in profusion, and cool autumn nights by a fire. Unfortunately, it's mid-November in Michigan, and alas! those days are all but gone for this year. It already snowed on Monday.

Oh, how appropriate -- post number 666!

[Ibrîniðilpathânezel]

Today, I would assign anniversaries, as my husband and I celebrated our 31st today. :)

And I believe this is post 200 for me, on the western side of Lake Michigan where we only got a few flurries of snow this past weekend, and some lovely stands of trees are still hiding out here and there. Wonderful season, autumn, even on frosty mornings.

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Today, I would assign anniversaries, as my husband and I celebrated our 31st today. :)
Wow, big congrats to you :) That's quite some time. Best wishes and even more for the future :D

[Lindale]

I assign the cold front that makes the tropics not as hot as usual. I finally found a use for my long-sleeved blouses and dresses. Yay!

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Cooking for oneself, luxuriantly. With white wine as an ingredient.

I rather enjoy being home alone at times...

[Groin Redbeard]

Cooking for oneself, luxuriantly. With white wine as an ingredient.
I can relate to that, I like cooking alone when everyone is gone. Although, I've never tried cooking with wine, yet.;)

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

I can relate to that, I like cooking alone when everyone is gone. Although, I've never tried cooking with wine, yet.;)

I didn't intend to and then I quite suddenly remembered that we had cooking wine in the fridge. I thought the melding flavors would be good...

And, in fact, they were. :)

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Organic maple yogurt. First two ingredients: milk, pure maple syrup.

I'm desperately in love.

Did hobbits eat yogurt? I wonder...

[Groin Redbeard]

I assign cold fronts to the shire. It's around sixty-degrees today, everyone is running around with heavy overcoats and bushy hats, I'm the only one that's still in a T-shirt and shorts.:D It's nice to have some cooler weather after the hot summer that we've been having.

[Gollum the Great]

I assign cold fronts to the shire. It's around sixty-degrees today, everyone is running around with heavy overcoats and bushy hats, I'm the only one that's still in a T-shirt and shorts.:D It's nice to have some cooler weather after the hot summer that we've been having.

What the???

Oh yes, Texas is hot place. Where I live 60 degrees is a nice warm day.

[Thinlómien]

Snow.

It makes the world (or at least Helsinki ;)) beautiful and it also makes me happy. :)

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Snow.

It makes the world (or at least Helsinki ;)) beautiful and it also makes me happy.

Not just Helsinki :) I would second that, and I hope the snow we had here over the weekend and which has diminished by today, will fall again over the night, for this far, it had always renewed over the night... I'd only wish there were more, more, more of it! I wish to drown in it! Aiiieeee!!!

:D

[Brinniel]

Snow.

It makes the world (or at least Helsinki ) beautiful and it also makes me happy.
Gah, I'm so jealous. Of course during the week of absolutely freezing weather, not even a flurry would fall in Boston. But as soon as it warms up, it just pours buckets of rain.

I want my snow already! Though now that I've said it, I'm sure it won't snow heavily until December 18 (the day I fly home for Christmas) and then I'll somehow end up getting stuck in a random airport. That's how it usually happens... :rolleyes:

[Formendacil]

Yes, yes... the rest of you can definitely take the snow, if it means Edmonton can keep missing out. While there's perhapsa tiny little seed of nostalgia in me that would like to see some white stuff, the rest of me overwhelmingly assigns this brown Fall to the Shire (where, after all, snow is apparently rather rare). Not only has it meant that I have had the first semester of my life no slipping and sliding dangerously as my 20 minute commute becomes 40, but it has also meant that our construction project has managed to recoup the five weeks lost by the late groundbreaking in the spring--and this is hugely important, since there is no viable Plan B for me to live anywhere else next fall if that residence isn't built.

So, as far as Edmonton goes, keep the lack of snow coming!:smokin:

[Lindale]

Snow.

It makes the world (or at least Helsinki ;)) beautiful and it also makes me happy. :)

Maybe in the next lifetime if I am born in the temperate zone I can be able to see snow. Or at least, if I manage to get a scholarship somewhere where there is winter. But anyway Christmas in the perpetually hot and humid tropics can be very very very nice, especially with our own food. Yay for jamon de bola!

I assign this (http://tltc.la.utexas.edu/gg/gr/about.html) website for helping little kids trying to learn German! Taught me a lot more than my current professor.

[Groin Redbeard]

Snow.

It makes the world (or at least Helsinki) beautiful and it also makes me happy. :)

I remember that cold white stuff. I used to live up on the tip of Michigan and we'd get three feet of snow in a night, I still remember shoveling the snow off our roof. I therefore counter your assignment of snow with lots of sunshine in the wintertime.:D It's still 70 degrees in Texas!:D

[Thinlómien]

Why do weather assignations always bring so much discussion? :D

Now, I would like to assign two things. Firstly, finding creative ways of studying. For example, it is far nicer to learn French from the French translation of LotR than from the utterly dry and rather confusing grammar book I have. Secondly, I would like to assign Kent's album Tillbaka till samtiden, I've been listening to it all the time for the last couple of days and I've not got bored yet. It's great!

[Mithalwen]

Especially interesting since there isn't an Englander amongst them ... meant to be our prerogative :p

[Rune Son of Bjarne]

Why do weather assignations always bring so much discussion? :D

Now, I would like to assign two things. Firstly, finding creative ways of studying. For example, it is far nicer to learn French from the French translation of LotR than from the utterly dry and rather confusing grammar book I have. Secondly, I would like to assign Kent's album Tillbaka till samtiden, I've been listening to it all the time for the last couple of days and I've not got bored yet. It's great!

I never listened to them alot, but Kent is quite big here in Denmark. . . even though people are not quite sure if they sing in swedish or english:cool:

[Eönwë]

Especially interesting since there isn't an Englander amongst them ... meant to be our prerogative
Maybe that's because when we assign the weather, it's mostly to Mordor.;)

[TheGreatElvenWarrior]

I remember that cold white stuff. I used to live up on the tip of Michigan and we'd get three feet of snow in a night, I still remember shoveling the snow off our roof. I therefore counter your assignment of snow with lots of sunshine in the wintertime.:D It's still 70 degrees in Texas!:DWell, it's not 70 here! We just got a foot of snow! I wish that we got more snow now, in 1999 Anchorage got like four feet of snow, my cousin and I made a house!

[Oddwen]

I would like to assign such mundane but oh so appreciated things such as automatic dishwashers, plastic wrap, tupperware containers, tin foil, and whipped cream.

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

I assign Barrow-Downish dreams to the Shire (I wonder how the Hobbits are going to cope), and possibly also general feeling of happiness and RPGs, when they are going well.

And old songs bringing back old feelings which motivate you in some way.

Oh, and old members coming back ;)

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Knowing good friends so well and for so long that you don't really have to say much to communicate. You get conversations like:

"Hey, remember when-"
"Yeah! Hahaha, that was amazing!"

:)

I like not having to finish sentences.

Hate the snow though. I forgot how wet and sticky lake effect is.

[Lalwendë]

I assign poorly thought out sales which mean that instead of paying £19.98 for two items, you pick up a third item and end up paying 51p less than you would have done for just 2 items. Yeah, and following on, I assign how they have people who are less than accounting geniuses working in marketing departments, mua-ha-ha. And finally. I assign feeling smug. ;)

[Groin Redbeard]

Grandparents, they are so wonderful!:D We had them for the last day on Sunday, my brothers and I stayed up all night with them just talking about the "good ol' days" eating leftover Thanksgiving Pies. However, we didn't have any Whipped Cream:eek:, so what does my grandpa do: he makes some out of egg whites. It was absolutely delicious, you can't beat grandparents and their knowledge!

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Kind teachers. Everything about myself that I am proud of today, I attribute to the kind guidance and patience of teachers I've had.

[Formendacil]

I assign discovering you have a Downer in your mobile's contacts' list in the middle of the most boring late afternoon you've been stuck at school ever (last day of classes and no one else is there waiting for night class), and having someone to randomly text with absolutely no content, simply because texting another Downer is enough to brighten one's day.

And getting randomly sucked into the audience of a drama you hadn't expected to be able to attend.

[Brinniel]

I assign discovering you have a Downer in your mobile's contacts' list in the middle of the most boring late afternoon you've been stuck at school ever (last day of classes and no one else is there waiting for night class), and having someone to randomly text with absolutely no content, simply because texting another Downer is enough to brighten one's day.
Ah, I was wondering what could've possibly made you so bored. Perhaps I should assign receiving a text from a BDer when you don't at all expect it. It amused me muchly. :D

Though I'll assign to Orthanc the fact that for some odd reason I didn't have your number in my contact list and was confused for a good three minutes. It must be because I've only talked to you using my home phone...but never fear, it's fixed now. :rolleyes:

[Lalwendë]

I assign Alan Moore signatures :cool:

[Volo]

I assign Alan Moore signatures :cool:

Hmmmmmmmm....!

Want to exchange for my Nightwish (minus lead singer) signatures?:Merisu:

[TheGreatElvenWarrior]

I would like to assign such mundane but oh so appreciated things such as automatic dishwashers, plastic wrap, tupperware containers, tin foil, and whipped cream.
How about toilets? I don't think I'd get along very well without one...

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Fun nights.

[Lalwendë]

I assign when the cat gets in bed with you, which helps you sleep, though of course the cat does not intend that, oh no, the cat merely intends to get a nice comfy place to sleep and probably eat your soul or something. But all the same, it's like having an uber-furry hot water bottle with you ;)

[Rune Son of Bjarne]

I assign when the cat gets in bed with you, which helps you sleep, though of course the cat does not intend that, oh no, the cat merely intends to get a nice comfy place to sleep and probably eat your soul or something. But all the same, it's like having an uber-furry hot water bottle with you ;)

yes it is very nice, until it claws you in the middle of the night or you randomly develop an allergy. . . :rolleyes:

[Mithalwen]

I assign when the cat gets in bed with you, which helps you sleep, though of course the cat does not intend that, oh no, the cat merely intends to get a nice comfy place to sleep and probably eat your soul or something. But all the same, it's like having an uber-furry hot water bottle with you ;)

I appreciated my friends' cats working shifts when i stayed with them in NZ (no central heating) but when they both wanted to join me I ended up having to sleep round them - rather like with childseats in cars, the smallest beings take up the most space. And my last cat liked to sleep along my bolster which was a bit disconcerting.

[Lalwendë]

Lemmy specialises in getting into the smallest spaces possible though. She used to hide in my shoes when she was a kitten and was so small you didn't spot her!

The snoring usually drives her off eventually though ;)

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

I assign when the cat gets in bed with you, which helps you sleep, though of course the cat does not intend that, oh no, the cat merely intends to get a nice comfy place to sleep and probably eat your soul or something. But all the same, it's like having an uber-furry hot water bottle with you ;)

This only works so long as the cat doesn't decide to scratch at something next to your head in the middle of the night and then - when you reach out groggily to shush her - massacre your hand thinking it's play time. *glances at healing claw marks*

To the Shire - though it should probably go to Orthanc - I assign passive-aggression. Oh yes I do.

[Rune Son of Bjarne]

She used to hide in my shoes when she was a kitten and was so small you didn't spot her!


Or maybe you use hughe shoes and have really bad eyesight?
(just a theory)

[Lindale]

I assign when the cat gets in bed with you, which helps you sleep, though of course the cat does not intend that, oh no, the cat merely intends to get a nice comfy place to sleep and probably eat your soul or something. But all the same, it's like having an uber-furry hot water bottle with you ;)

Reminds me of our college cat, whom we fondly call Pusacal. The term is a pun, pusakal is actually a combination of two Filipino words pusa, cat, and kalye, street, so it's street cat literally, but since that cat lives in the College of Arts and Letters, we fondly call her Pusacal. Cat of the College of Arts and Letters. Often I let her sit on my lap while I read. :D

Anyway, I assign to the Shire the fact that our local boxing hero Manny Pacquiao has won yet again against some Mexican legend Oscar De La Hoya. Nice. Even non-sports fans such as me got really happy. And our professor promised us some burgers and coke if he won!

[Kath]

Discovering my colleague is pregnant - it's so exciting!

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

New fun projects. :)

The amazingness that is checking items off a very important list of Things to Do.

[Mithalwen]

The wonderful creations of Oliver Postgate that shaped many a British Childhood..

(Bagpuss, Ivor the Engine, The Clangers, Noggin the Nog etc).

[Lalwendë]

The wonderful creations of Oliver Postgate that shaped many a British Childhood..

(Bagpuss, Ivor the Engine, The Clangers, Noggin the Nog etc).

:(

And the Marvellous Mechanical Mouse Organ can go to the Shire too, as can the saggy old cloth cat, and the soup dragon...

[Mithalwen]

Ah I should have italicised - I meant the programmes and characters as a whole not the eponymous heroes. I have had the song of the mice of the Marvellous Mechanical Mouse Organ going round my head for about 24 hours now.. and am liable to sing to myself..... and swear in Clanger.... :p.

I was thinking about it last night and I can't help suspecting that loving "Smallfilms" prepared the way for loving Tolkien a few year later. There are a lot of the elements - myths, dragons, heroic deeds of the small, the gentleness of the Shire and a certain melancholia are there....

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Omelets. :)

Not because they're particularly amazing, but because I finally succeeded in making one properly and I'm very proud of myself, thank you very much.

[Eönwë]

Noggin the Nog etc

Which Downer are you reminded of when you see this? :p

[Lhunardawen]

I assign chorale singing, and doing such a good job at it (or so others say) that even those who bested you in a competition think you should have won.

[Mithalwen]

Which Downer are you reminded of when you see this? :p

This (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=455104&postcount=236)one of course ..and for a long time if you follow the link.

Lommie as we all know is a Ping-wing which leaves only Greenie to place in the canon.....

[THE Ka]

Not having to work on christmas day.:rolleyes:

And for once not having my mom or dad, and anyone in my family having to work then as well.

~ Ka

[Lindale]

The annual Oblation Run (http://www.bikoy.net/images/oblerun03.jpg) and Lantern Parade that herald the Christmas break. As I can't find an English website about those, I'll just say, the Oblation Run of the Alpha Phi Omega frat is done as a sort of protest for the "naked truth" to be heard... or seen, depends on how one sees it. The Lantern Parade, is, well, a Christmas and University Centennial-themed lantern parade. This year one of the themes is a freak show featuring costumes and props by the fine arts people. :D

Oh happy to have the Christmas break come!

[Lalwendë]

Having a fridge full, but not too full*, of festive foodie goodies. Mostly: beef, ham, smoked salmon, pork pie, five hundred sorts of cheese and of course, sprouts! :smokin:

And looking forwards to filling up the corners with assorted pickles, satsumas, crisps, nuts, stollen, yule log and choccies...:cool:




*Because wasting stuff should go to Mordor. Get a freezer and store up your leftovers, and don't buy too much!

[Thinlómien]

Having a fridge full, but not too full*, of festive foodie goodies.Oh, agreed. I just realised one of the things - if not the thing - I like the best about Christmas is the food. :D

And by the way,
Merry Christmas everybody! :)

[Nerwen]

Thanks.

Merry Christmas all!

EDIT: depending on timezones of course... Ours was yesterday.

[Lindale]

Cooking our Christmas dinner, and having every family member celebrating and eating.:D

[Oddwen]

I'd like to assign using on a positively zippy Vista-less laptop, preparing to finally continue playing that MMORPG. :D

[Thinlómien]

Penguins.

Hardly surprising from me, I know, but I just re-discovered that watching penguin videos and especially hearing Emperor Penguins' voices is just incredibly comforting and calming if you're stressed (or unhappy).

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

especially hearing Emperor Penguins' voices

"Good, my fellow penguins, goooood. Let us find young Icewalker and turn him to the Dark Side..."

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Finishing a major assignment, looking at it, and realizing you did good work. It's one thing to get something done on time. It's another all together to finish with a few hours to spare, and like your work.

On to the next!

[Rune Son of Bjarne]

Feeling that you did a good job at an exam and having the profesor agree with you.


It does not happen that often for me. . .

[Thinlómien]

"Good, my fellow penguins, goooood. Let us find young Icewalker and turn him to the Dark Side..."I knew I was going to hear about that from you. *deep sigh* ;)

[Lindale]

I'm so happy I can dance, my Eol-looking (long-distance) boyfriend is visiting on Saturday! Something very worthy of the Shire indeed! And a good break from YM and cell phone calls in the dead of night.

[Vaine]

It's probably been posted before, but I cba to search through 35 pages:

I assign Bliss.

[Thinlómien]

I'm so happy I can dance, my Eol-looking (long-distance) boyfriend is visiting on Saturday! Something very worthy of the Shire indeed!Ooh, Lindale, I can sympathise ;) that's very Shire-worthy indeed. :D

I assign my school. Those rare times I stop to think about it, I realise I'm in a brilliant place, because I cannot think of any other school anywhere that would combine good tutoring and good things on offer for both "normal" education and instruction in arts. It's just lovely.

[Groin Redbeard]

Speaking of school, I assign fourteen hours of uninterrupted sleep from school!:D

[Groin Redbeard]

I assign Keith Urban to the Shire! He just came out with a new song and I can't begin to tell you how many times I've listened to it!:D It's one of those songs that gets you pumped up when you start feeling down. Since I'm here, I'll just assign good music in general.:)

[Mithalwen]

I assign phonecalls out of the blue from old friends ..especially when they are to tell you that they will be in your area in the summer so you can spend a few days being an unofficial aunt to their 4 year old twin sons... I can't wait and am already gathering info on stuff we can do.

[Aganzir]

Good game masters who really make the RPG and characters come alive. A friend of mine has a fabulous ability to create wonderful characters who eventually become legendary. Laughing all the time makes playing harder, but it's worth it.

[Thinlómien]

Good game masters who really make the RPG and characters come alive. A friend of mine has a fabulous ability to create wonderful characters who eventually become legendary. Laughing all the time makes playing harder, but it's worth it.Totally seconded, and when talking of her and GMing, I'd love to assign people who dare to fling themselves into things, to make 120% effort and not wonder what others are thinking of them. It's especially admirable if it surfaces in someone generally a bit reserved, critical or conservative.

[Rune Son of Bjarne]

I am reading "Ringenes Herrer" in danish for the first time in some years and it is absolutely wonderful.
I was starting to get a bit sick of reading, after having read some heavy stuff for Uni classes and HoMe I for fun. . .

All the details I had forgotten, I can now picture as livingly as the letter from the bank that lies infront of me. It is however a bit challenging at times, by now I have gotten so used to the english names that I easily get confused by the danish ones. Of course not of the essential ones like "Herredet" (The Shire) and Hobbitrup (Hobbiton), but many of the family names are difficult and even places like Sidenå (Bywater) and Eskerød (Esgaroth) pussled me for a short while.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Neatly organized lists.

They are so lovely, laying everything out in such an orderly fashion, making it easy to see what's been done and what is still to do.

[Lalaith]

Snow which both closes your place of work and makes everything look pretty.

[Kath]

Snow! Proper snow in England. Two reasons for this, the first simply being that it's so pretty, and the second being the complete overreaction a bit of snow causes in terms of travel difficulties.

[Thinlómien]

I second Lalaith & Kath's assignation of snow and also assign seeing them two posting on the 'downs. :)

[Eönwë]

Snow! Proper snow in England. Two reasons for this, the first simply being that it's so pretty, and the second being the complete overreaction a bit of snow causes in terms of travel difficulties.

Seconded completely. No school as well- today or toMorrow (I mean tomorrow :rolleyes:). I got something like 30cm in my garden, and over here that's a lot!

[Kath]

No school as well- today or toMorrow
Pfft nice for some. Actually there's something that can go to Mordor. All the secondary schools in my town, you know the ones with older kids who are able to actually make their own way home, closed whereas the primary schools stayed open. Bah I say ... I wanted to go play in the snow! :D

[Eönwë]

Pfft nice for some. Actually there's something that can go to Mordor. All the secondary schools in my town, you know the ones with older kids who are able to actually make their own way home, closed whereas the primary schools stayed open. Bah I say ... I wanted to go play in the snow! :D
Hmm... That just seems like bad luck then.
Here, all the schools were closed.
And that goes quite well with your sig too.

[ninja91]

I assign to the Shire being away for a long time, only to return and be amazed by and nostalgic of the topics presented here. and the unique smileys I havent found anywhere else :smokin:

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

I assign to the Shire being away for a long time, only to return and be amazed by and nostalgic of the topics presented here. and the unique smileys I havent found anywhere else :smokin:

Oh, ninja! Wow, remember me? I recall the times when you were around and posting very frequently... when you came here first... is that two years ago?!? These were the newbiish times for me, oh nostalgy, how much has changed since then... eek. It's great to see you back!

[Thinlómien]

Ooh, now I can assign Ninja coming back (and Legate being funnily enthusiastic :p). :D

But I also want to assign February, it's always been one of my favourite months. It's all snow and sunshine (and having my birthday there does not make it any worse ;)).

[Aganzir]

It's all snow and sunshine
Yeah seconded. This morning was one of the most beautiful I've seen in ages. I stepped out of the door and it was very cold and very white - snow and mist everywhere, early sunlight barely reaching the ground.

[ninja91]

Oh, ninja! Wow, remember me? I recall the times when you were around and posting very frequently... when you came here first... is that two years ago?!? These were the newbiish times for me, oh nostalgy, how much has changed since then... eek. It's great to see you back!

Of course I remember you, likewise with many of the other posters here who are still around -waves to thinlomien- Its good to be back, although my Middle-Earth lore has grown a bit rusty over the year :D

[Groin Redbeard]

I assign the month of February to the shire. So many historical figures are born in this month. It seems that everyday that I wake up I remember that it's some great president, soldier's, or statesman's birthday. Gotta love it!:D

[Kath]

And mine Groin! Though I'm not a historical figure. :D

[Mithalwen]

Not yet.. there is still time.... :D

[Groin Redbeard]

And mine Groin! Though I'm not a historical figure. :D

Yet another reason to celebrate the month of February!

[Lindale]

[QUOTE=Groin Redbeard;584645]I assign the month of February to the shire./QUOTE]

Yep, even if it doesn't snow here, February is my favorite month of the year. Half of it is very cold, for tropical standards at least, and by Valentines the summer winds start blowing with the waning cold winds.

[Aganzir]

Watching Disney's Peter Pan in Swedish. It was one of the most entertaining things to happen to me this week. Herr Smee! Herr Smee!

[Groin Redbeard]

Family rodeo's, or just family reunions in general. Nothing beats having family scattered across the country come to together to enjoy some good games, good food, good company, and beautiful Texas nights!:D It makes up for one spectacular night!

[THE Ka]

Finally having a day to spend time with my mom, and then deciding to sit on our arses' and not lift a finger for anyone. It was epic and definitely Shire worthy, since I can never get her to sit still without someone asking for something or the phone ringing when I'm around.:smokin:

~ Ka

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

The Slovak Lord of the Rings radio play. It's so cool!!!!!!!! Just brilliant!!!!!

[Lindale]

Family rodeo's, or just family reunions in general. Nothing beats having family scattered across the country come to together to enjoy some good games, good food, good company, and beautiful Texas nights!:D It makes up for one spectacular night!

Seconded. :D

[Kath]

Having a good cheerleading session - feels like the first time in a while.

[TheGreatElvenWarrior]

Free food! Especially good free food! Well any food really, just as long as it doesn't involve peanut butter, shrimp, or steak!

[Mithalwen]

That your country managed to get through a minor snowfall without losing their grip and sang froid on an internationally humiliating scale, and did not totally grind to a halt:rolleyes: We used to get far more snow when I was young and we coped.... even in those distant and primitive times...;)

[Eönwë]

That your country managed to get through a minor snowfall without losing their grip and sang froid on an internationally humiliating scale, and did not totally grind to a halt:rolleyes: We used to get far more snow when I was young and we coped.... even in those distant and primitive times...;)

:rolleyes: It really was minor...

[Mithalwen]

:rolleyes: It really was minor...

Depends where you are....

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/topics/weather/4942165/Snow-brings-chaos-to-roads-and-rail.html
Dorset still managed chaos.:p And snow on the beach.

And even we across the border had about the same as last time.. which was nothing compared to when I was a lass...

[Thinlómien]

The Slovak Lord of the Rings radio play. It's so cool!!!!!!!! Just brilliant!!!!!Wasn't it supposed to be silly? ;) :p

I assign RPGing. It's Shire-worthy even if your favourite new NPCs die... ;)

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Wasn't it supposed to be silly? ;) :p
Oh, no way! Silly just in the way that it's funny to hear it in your neighbors' language (and that Gandalf's main job is to scare people with every single comment he makes). But it's brilliantly done and also far, far better than the movie LotR (the first book was even recorded prior to the movies, so it's completely unbiased, and even the second was made prior to the second movie - not sure if the first movie was out already then).

I also realised I like the radio adaptations far more than the movies because it still leaves your visual senses unaffected, which is the main thing I hate about the movies.

I assign RPGing. It's Shire-worthy even if your favourite new NPCs die...
Oh, I understand. Speaking of that, I might add, I know from personal experience that it's great even if the PCs sometimes die... ;)

[skip spence]

I also realised I like the radio adaptations far more than the movies because it still leaves your visual senses unaffected, which is the main thing I hate about the movies.

Yeah, don't you just hate movies that affect your visual senses. ;)

[Thinlómien]

Swedish music. :D

[Aganzir]

Swedish music. :D
Seconded. Except for their Eurovision song this year, it's horrible. BWO should have won!

[Thinlómien]

Except for their Eurovision song this year, it's horrible. BWO should have won!Oh, wholeheartedly seconded. :);)

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Having a nice job.

[Thinlómien]

Cover songs.

I've been listening to them all too much lately, thanks to finally having a computer that has listenable sounds. Tori Amos is an ace - I like her version (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgLQ5LSWC-Q&feature=related) of Leonard Cohen's Famous Blue Raincoat even better than the original, and she has also made amazing covers of songs like Smells Like (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcHNZVrxEts)Teenspirit and Like (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6m7JO0ptvY) A Prayer. (I like them better than the originals too, but some might consider that a disgrace. ;))

But, my favourite has to be the GB Ukulele Orchestra and their cover (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSed1K-QNMc)of Kate Bush's Wuthering Heights. It made me laugh so hard I cried. It's priceless. :D

[Rikae]

Lommy, that Wuthering Heights cover is hilarious! :D

I assign having less than 24 hours left to wait for something you've looked forward to for over a month. :)

[Durelin]

The few (couple?) weeks of cool but sunny spring weather Maryland gets before it really leaves winter behind and plunges into summer...

Also, even if it's already here, macaroni and cheese...and other such comfort foods.

[Kath]

Passing my theory test! Hurrah!

[Mithalwen]

I assign having (eventually) passed my driving test in the days before theory tests (and before they put reverse parking in to the practical). Few things fill me with more terror than the idea I might ever have to take my test again... :eek:

[mark12_30]

Trips to Olympic National Park.

[Oddwen]

Watching a fat little puppy roll over on his side. Eeeee!

[Lindale]

Watching a fat little puppy roll over on his side. Eeeee!

You're welcome at my family house to see our Japanese pitz newborn pups. They're cute, but sometimes they get on my nerve. We're thinking of naming them after Tolkien characters; our dogs' names are Arwen, Aragorn, Beren, Luthien, and D'Artagnan (whom we fondly call Dirty, because no one can pronounce French here).

Anyway, I assign being on vacation in a very far town after a very tiring semester. Baguio (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baguio), I love you!

[TheGreatElvenWarrior]

I assign having until Monday to get my maths done. I only have 23 problems! This means I get to spend Study Hall on the Barrow-Downs.

I also assign having four of my good friends over to my house to watch Doctor Who this weekend! It will be a party!

[Thinlómien]

Travelling.

[Azaelia of Willowbottom]

Fridays that come right when they're needed most.

I love the reliability of weekends. :)

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

I love the reliability of weekends.

Yes ma'am. I just had my last real college class, too. I'm still two months shy of graduation, but the two classes between now and then are independent studies. This semester is pretty much done. All that stands between me and a bachelor's degree (apart from several thousand dollars) are a bunch of drawings of evil things. :cool:

[Nienna]

I assign getting into Graduate School and having a future! I will be attending Mass College of Art and Design in Boston!!

[Brinniel]

I assign getting into Graduate School and having a future! I will be attending Mass College of Art and Design in Boston!!
Yaay! Congratulations Nienna. Welcome to Boston! :cool:

[Nerwen]

Continuing the academic theme...

1. Having finished and handed in my first major assignment for the year.
2. Finding that the coding exam everyone was so freaked out about was actually quite easy.
3. Being able to get a good night's sleep for the first time in ages.

Non-academic:

Jumping spiders. They're so cute.:)

*sits back to await howls of protest from arachnophobic Downers*

[Rikae]

In about three months I'll be assigning her to Mordor, but for now: the sun. :cool:

[Groin Redbeard]

I second your assignment, Rikae! We finally have reached 80 down here. The gardeners are out in force, flowers are blooming, the rivers are overflowing, our cattle stock is overflowing with little heifers; spring is almost as fun as Autumn!:D

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

I second your assignment, Rikae! We finally have reached 80 down here.

I don't know how much is 80, but we have 20 here and it's great. And spring really deserves to be assigned here :)

EDIT: Wow. 3,999th post. Now, I guess the next one will make it: It is going to be my RPG post, so I hope it will do it justice.

P.P.S.: Eeeek. 4000 posts it will be? I remember when I saw that Saucepan Man had as much as that. I would have never thought back then of reaching such a sum. Scary!

[Brinniel]

I don't know how much is 80, but we have 20 here and it's great.
80 is equivalent to 27 degrees Celsius (while 20 is 68F). That would be summer weather for me. I'm quite envious of everyone experiencing such nice weather. Over here the weather has consistently stayed between 40-55F (5-13C) during the day with lots of rain and wind, though the sun will occasionally peer out. A typical New England spring, I suppose, but I really do hate this in-between weather and am ready for something warmer...

[TheGreatElvenWarrior]

I second your assignment, Rikae! We finally have reached 80 down here. The gardeners are out in force, flowers are blooming, the rivers are overflowing, our cattle stock is overflowing with little heifers; spring is almost as fun as Autumn!:DOur average summer weather is about 65 degrees, last summer we didn't get much above 55.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Vermont!!!

[Rikae]

80 degrees I would assign to Mordor! It's getting up to 65 sometimes these days though, which is just about perfect.

[Groin Redbeard]

Our average summer weather is about 65 degrees, last summer we didn't get much above 55.

You've got ice water in your veins, girl!:D

[Eönwë]

I second your assignment, Rikae! We finally have reached 80 down here. The gardeners are out in force, flowers are blooming, the rivers are overflowing, our cattle stock is overflowing with little heifers; spring is almost as fun as Autumn!:D

How do you not melt‽

I'm with Legate on this: 20 is good.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Macs with 18 inch screens, and high quality scanning equipment, and photo editing software that's 100% legal.

Sometimes I love my school.

Like when I'm holed up in the Mac lab...

[TheGreatElvenWarrior]

You've got ice water in your veins, girl!:D
Not really. My mother said that when she was a girl in Bethel, there was native kids running outside in t-shirts in 30 degree weather. Although I have been known to wear sandals and no jacket in the middle of December.


EDIT: I forgot to mention that I made a Barrow-Downs mug to drink tea, in art class. I assign that to the Shire!

[Mithalwen]

I heard this poem at a thing I went to on Saturday and thought it was wonderful and will pass it on:

Dust if you must, but wouldn't it be better,
to paint a picture or write a letter,
bake a cake or plant a seed,
ponder the difference between want and need?

Dust if you must, but there's not much time,
with rivers to swim and mountains to climb,
music to hear and books to read, friends to
cherish and life to lead.

Dust if you must, but the world's out there
With the sun in your eyes, the wind in your hair,
A flutter of snow, a shower of rain.
This day will not come around again.

Dust if you must, but bear in mind,
old age will come and it's not kind.
And when you go - and go you must -
You, yourself, will make more dust!

[Nienna]

I'd like to assign air popped popcorn with melted butter and hand grated parmesan cheese.

[Mithalwen]

Power breakers - I snipped the cord of my hedgecutters (again) and am happily (for me at least) a not electrocuted Mithalwen.

[wilwarin538]

I'd like to assign the sound of rain, it's quite lovely, especially that tapping sound against the window. Nature music is wonderful. :D

[TheGreatElvenWarrior]

I assign one of the seniors at our school. She's a Tom Bombadil fan too!!!!

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

The New England coast, and its lingering smell of dead crabs and seaweed.

Oh man do I love the ocean...

[Thinlómien]

I assign storytelling.

Can I be a professional stroyteller when I grow up... please? :D

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Poetic justice.

:cool:

[Nienna]

Thunderstorms.

[TheOrcWithNoName]

The music of Ralph Vaughan Williams and the artwork of John Constable.

Two wonderful facets that, for me, represent all that is The Shire

[Eönwë]

Thunderstorms.
What would the hobbits think. :p

[TheOrcWithNoName]

Sat-Navs

[Thinlómien]

Not having to study before Monday. *will rest and party* ;) :D

[Nerwen]

I assigned brushtail possums to Orthanc a few weeks ago... but now I think I have t assign them to the Shire– at least, the mother-and-child pair who live in the wall behind our stove. They come out at night to eat leftover catfood, plus any fruit I give them. Since their initial running-amok, they've been extraordinarily clean, quite and well-behaved. This is very un-possum like; I think they're trying to keep their new source of food a secret from the other possums.

The "baby" (half-grown, actually) is very friendly– he eats out of my hand and lets me stroke him*. (It only took me a day to tame him).

I fear for the future, though– the cat pretends to be asleep when they're around, but I believe she's biding her time until she can get the little one alone. When I say "possum" to her in the daytime she looks over at the stove and licks her lips...:eek:


*Or her. Hard to tell.

[Eönwë]

Having no more tests until next year.

[Thinlómien]

Aww Nerwen, that's cute. :D

I assign summer. :cool:

[Pitchwife]

I assign newly hatched chickens (especially after the recent fox-raid and after we've taken some precautions for the future). Watching them is more fun than anything on TV. They've discovered the food bowl only a short time ago. One of them is sleeping in it right now.:)

[TheGreatElvenWarrior]

I assign The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy. It be good!

[Rune Son of Bjarne]

Finally getting a job that is relevant for your education.

I am now employed by The Museum of Copenhagen! More specifickly in the picture archive.

What is less fun is that I was employed together with a guy named Sune. . . Very confusing for everybody else.

[Lindale]

I couldn't imagine a better job than that, Rune, unless it's the best job in the world (living in what's practically heaven and blogging about it). :cool:

[Nerwen]

I assign– getting my results back and learning that I'm now the proud owner of a shiny new postgraduate degree. (Or will be after the award ceremony, anyway.)

I mean, I didn't really expect to fail, but it's still a relief to know I passed everything and it's all over!

:):):)

[Inziladun]

I assign– getting my results back and learning that I'm now the proud owner of a shiny new postgraduate degree. (Or will be after the award ceremony, anyway.)

I mean, I didn't really expect to fail, but it's still a relief to know I passed everything and it's all over!

:):):)

Congratulations!!

[Lindale]

I assign getting to watch a solar eclipse! Yay! It's not the full eclipse here in Manila, as the full was seen in China and India, but even a partial eclipse is fine for me. :D

[Brinniel]

Late afternoon/early evening thunderstorms (so long as you're not caught outside in the middle of one). I think the one going on right now may be one of the loudest I've experienced. Not to mention the heavy rain and wind. It's amazing. :)

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Late afternoon/early evening thunderstorms (so long as you're not caught outside in the middle of one).

Ditto this. I had the amazing experience of waking up in the middle of the night last night to the feeling of mist/rain spraying at me through my open window. Through a gap in the window shade, I could see heat lightening flickering. There's something about watching a storm from bed, in the dark.

[Nogrod]

Congrats Nerwen!

And a solar eclipse is cool! We had one in -90 and even if it was cloudy the sudden darkening of everything, the silence of the birds, the settling down of the wind... that was awesome!

Also I would assign to Shire a hearty onion soup made with time and care! And some Chablis to go down with it. Just perfect for a summer evening!

[Lindale]

The perfect shade of red on my lips in my lovely graduation photos (http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/album.php?aid=2030249&id=1074069736). Even without Photoshop, I think I look gorgeous! Even a Noldorin princess, perhaps. :D

[Rune Son of Bjarne]

Those are very good photos!

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Bonding with unexpected family members over even more unexpected things. It shouldn't surprise me... I have a large family, and plenty of things to bond over...

But if I'd picked an aunt to end up talking to just about every day, it probably wouldn't have been this one. But that's quite all right with me. :)

[Formendacil]

Silent Retreats.

Not only is silence golden, but being told that the RULE is to avoid the Internet is about the only effective way to stop me grumbling under my breath that it isn't working.

Besides all of which, I've been waiting two-three months to detox a bit after the summer.

~*~*~

Unrelatedly save in terms of time:

Weather cooling off and the smell of rain simultaneously.

[TheGreatElvenWarrior]

I assign going to a Beatles Tribute Band tomorrow at the State Fair. I am sure that I will have a grand time. Though, I am not going with Laurinque, so that is saddening, but other than that, I get to have the best burgers in Alaska!

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

The incredibly soft and warm blanket I'm snuggled under which only cost me (or, rather, only cost my mom (thanks Mom!)) $4. It's green, too, which just makes it ten times more awesome.

There's nothing like cool nights combated with extreme coziness.

[TheGreatElvenWarrior]

I assign listening to the LotR soundtracks for the first time in a long while. Concerning Hobbits reminded me of my early days on the Downs, which made me extremely happy. Those were simpler, more puerile days.

[Hakon]

Having a night with homework in only one subject.

I feel like I can breathe again, it is great. I also assign getting to see a new episode of my favorite tv show without getting interrupted while watching it.

[Inziladun]

The coming weekend that I'm not on call and have no extra jobs to work.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

I also assign getting to see a new episode of my favorite tv show without getting interrupted while watching it.

You weren't also watching Grey's, were you?

[Hakon]

No. I was watching Fringe last night.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

No. I was watching Fringe last night.

Sure you were. ;)

[Boromir88]

I remembered yesterday why I stopped watching Grey's after Season 2, random character changes that go unexplained and a terrible script, we're talking atrocious. Which reminds me...

If we're talking new seasons of TV shows I would assign Glee and Heroes to the Shire.

Edit: Ahh and when your Wednesdays are jammed with all the great shows of the week you want to see from 8 pm until 11:30, a DVR belongs in the Shire too. :p

[Hakon]

I assign suits that make you look like a Russian mob boss. I love looking this way and yes I have pictures for any who are interested.

[Aganzir]

I assign suits that make you look like a Russian mob boss. I love looking this way and yes I have pictures for any who are interested.
Ooh! *is interested*

I could as well assign clothes that make you look like a Fascist. And especially boots. :smokin:

[Lalaith]

*gets the fear*

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I could as well assign clothes that make you look like a Fascist. And especially boots. :smokin:

You should stop listening to BWO! I fear you are under the influence of the dreaded Alexander Bard. :eek:

[Aganzir]

You should stop listening to BWO! I fear you are under the influence of the dreaded Alexander Bard. :eek:
Ahhaha guess what I'm listening to just now! :D I save my pride! Å-å-å-åh! I save my love! Å-å-å-åh! In the night I cross the ocean to save my pride fooor looooove!

[Pitchwife]

Hakon and Agan, you two seem to be entertaining a somewhat peculiar idea of the Shire, if I may say so. Or perhaps you're thinking of Sharkey's Shire?;)

[Formendacil]

I assign Facebook status updates that send one rushing to book airline tickets over Christmas holidays. :D

[Thinlómien]

I assign listening to the LotR soundtracks for the first time in a long while.Seconded! Legate and I did that a few days ago and we also played the LotR board game and it was very nice, all of it. :)

[TheGreatElvenWarrior]

I assign Facebook status updates that send one rushing to book airline tickets over Christmas holidays. :D
How about status updates that instigate long discussions over who loves Lord of the Rings better, and who is the most dedicated Anglophile?

Seconded! Legate and I did that a few days ago and we also played the LotR board game and it was very nice, all of it. :)
I wish I had a LotR board game.... But it's nice that Downers can get satisfaction and joy out of simple things like that!

[Thinlómien]

I wish I had a LotR board game.... But it's nice that Downers can get satisfaction and joy out of simple things like that!If you ever come to Finland we can play it. *nudgenudge* ;)

[Mnemosyne]

I wish I had a LotR board game....

Make your own.

It'll be a lot more fun than anything you buy at the store...

[Thinlómien]

Make your own.

It'll be a lot more fun than anything you buy at the store...True, but it's a lot easier to buy a ready made one... projects like that tend to remain unfinished... (*remembers a not so distant plan of a game where players are nazgûls looking for the Ring and can for example meet Tom Bombadil and have tea with him* :D)

[Mnemosyne]

True, but it's a lot easier to buy a ready made one... projects like that tend to remain unfinished... (*remembers a not so distant plan of a game where players are nazgûls looking for the Ring and can for example meet Tom Bombadil and have tea with him* :D)

I guess it depends on how complicated it is... Three friends and I put one together in the space of three hours over the same number of days. It was simple, but it was amazing... largely because sometimes it involved doing very, very silly things like Dwarvish Victory Dances and spazzing a la film!Galadriel.

Unfortunately when we parted one another's company we had to split the pieces of the game in memory of the amazing times we had. I got the best part of all (the "action cards") but later passed it on when I knew I wouldn't be able to see anyone else in the group again.

Doesn't mean I don't remember exactly how it went and couldn't 1). instruct people or 2). make another one at any time...



Personally, though, I still want someone to come out with a Risk: Beleriand game.

[Lalwendë]

Seconded! Legate and I did that a few days ago and we also played the LotR board game and it was very nice, all of it. :)

Which one? We've got a few now. I enjoy the trivia based one best because I like quizzes, but the others are pretty good, plus the artwork is rather nice and they're worth having for that alone. The big War of the Ring one cannot go up though now, with The Whirlwind about and lots of little plastic figures and dice he can eat.

Errr, to keep it on topic...:D....I send Board Games to The Shire! ;)

[Thinlómien]

Which one? We've got a few now. I enjoy the trivia based one best because I like quizzes, but the others are pretty good, plus the artwork is rather nice and they're worth having for that alone. The big War of the Ring one cannot go up though now, with The Whirlwind about and lots of little plastic figures and dice he can eat.

Errr, to keep it on topic...:D....I send Board Games to The Shire! ;)It has a separate main storyline board and adventure boards (Moria, Helm's Deep, Shelob's Lair and Mordor), you play as a team and the artwork is by John Howe. Does that ring any bells?

And as for assignations, Leonard Cohen belongs to the Shire although I'm not sure if that'd be his favourite place.

[Lalwendë]

It has a separate main storyline board and adventure boards (Moria, Helm's Deep, Shelob's Lair and Mordor), you play as a team and the artwork is by John Howe. Does that ring any bells?

And as for assignations, Leonard Cohen belongs to the Shire although I'm not sure if that'd be his favourite place.

That's one we've got too, it's a strange game but once you play, it's great fun. You can get 'expansion packs' for it too, but we've only got the Sauron one so far, the Friends and Foes one is quite hard to find.

The little individual battles games are worth having if you can find them, we've got a 'Balrog Battle' one we bought in a London games shop when we were there for a few days a couple of years ago, and ended up playing that instead of going out ;)

[The Saucepan Man]

Tolkein-based board games definately belong in the Shire.

Lommy, you mean the LotR collaborative game, right?

Lord of the Rings (http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_minisite.asp?eidm=58)

Haven't played it for a while, but it's a cracker - and most challenging (especially, I think, for two players).

The there's the War of the Ring (http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_minisite.asp?eidm=52&enmi=War of the Ring), an absolutely fantastic game, which recreates both the Fellowship's Quest to destroy the Ring and the tactical skirmishes and battles taking place at the same time. What's more, the Battles of the Third Age expansion allows you to recreate the battles of Helm's Deep and Pelennor Fields.

And then there is the latest in the set - Middle Earth Quest (http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_minisite.asp?eidm=82&enmi=Middle-earth Quest) - a game set in the 17 year period between Bilbo's eleventy-first Birthday Party and the departure of Frodo and company on the Quest of the Ring. The characters are invented, but the situations which arise in the game are familiar. I have only played it a few times so far, but I am impressed with how well the game designers have brought to life a period which is really only referred to in the back story sections of LotR.

I should add that I do not work for Fantasy Flight Games - on the contrary, they have done well from me over the years - but it is fair to say that they are the premiere producers of Tolkien-themed board games. In consequence of which, I hereby consign them to the Shire. :)