The *new* Barrow Downs photo page!

[Tigerlily Gamgee]

Okay, so I have put together the page and added the photos of those who have sent them to me. You can find the page here:

http://www.psy-strike.com/barrowdowns.html

I will put a link to it in my sig.


**Changed link to the new photo page site: http://www.freewebs.com/barrow-downs/
(edited by moderator)


If you have not submitted a picture yet and you would like to, please send it to psyknife@psy-strike.com

If you had a picture on the old picture page and you would like that same picture to be posted on the new page, then please reply here and let me know. I'm not going to repost any pictures without the consent of the subject. I know that there are many, probably, on the old page who don't even post here anymore. So, if you are on there and you just want to use that picture, then let me know and I'll take care of it. Otherwise, send a new picture to me at the email provided above. Thanks! :)

[Kuruharan]

Nice.

I must say, Amanaduial knows how to pick surroundings!

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Beautiful work Tig.

[The Saucepan Man]

Excellently done, Tigerlily. :)

I'd be grateful if you would copy my picture over from Alk's site as I no longer have the scan that I made.

Thanks. :smokin:

[alaklondewen]

I agree. You've done a great job, Tigerlily!

I would appreciate it if you would copy over my same picture from the other site as well. :)

[Tigerlily Gamgee]

Okay, cool... I've saved both of your pictures (The Saucepan Man and alaklondewen), so I'll have them up there soon :)
Thank you for the compliments :)

[Firefoot]

Very cool, Tig. I love how you did the thumbnails as part of the whole pic. :)

[Snowdog]

Excellent work Tigerlily. You are really foxy by the way!

[Tigerlily Gamgee]

Thank you, Firefoot... you should send in a pic.
And thanks for calling me "foxy", Snowdog, I think that's the first time I've been called that.

[Son of Númenor]

Gang connotations aside, I find H-I's blue bandana to be quite dashing. It gives him a tough, swarthy, somewhat mysterious look. :p

[Mithalwen]

Even on these limited numbers, I suspect that some downers may be related.... :D

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Well done on the pictures, Tigerlily!
I've sent a (completely un doctored... honest) picture for ye to add to it.

[Evisse the Blue]

Great job, Tigerlily! :)
And great pics. Everyone looks exactly like I imagined them! :)
I'll be sending a pic of me as soon as possible.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Everyone looks exactly like I imagined them!
Nah... somehow I wasn't seeing Heren being quite so young, or swashbuckling. No matter how many times he referred to himself as young, he's cemented in my head as about 32. And more ninja-like than piratish. Go figure.

Even on these limited numbers, I suspect that some downers may be related....
? :confused: Which ones?

[AbercrombieOfRohan]

Well, I sent a pic, I hope you can forgive it's peculiarities, I find it rather amusing and it does look a lot like me. Well, maybe I shouldn't give my drawing skills so much credit... It looks similar to me. Anyways, It's definitely a good substitute...

:smokin: I'm cool... yeah I am...

[Mithalwen]

Nah... somehow I wasn't seeing Heren being quite so young, or swashbuckling. No matter how many times he referred to himself as young, he's cemented in my head as about 32. And more ninja-like than piratish. Go figure.


? :confused: Which ones?


Surely it is obvious....?

[Eomer of the Rohirrim]

Very user-friendly, I must say. A good job. :)

If I can persuade SamwiseGamgee to steal his mum's digital camera then we might be able to send in a pic.

Will Lal and davem be encouraged to send in a wedding photo? :D

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Surely it is obvious....?
I did notice a bit of resemblance between Tig and myself? Was that what you mean?

[Lindolirian]

I was thinking perhaps Snowdog and Alk. Both bearded and have that strange thoughtful look on their faces.
But Fea and Tigerlily, I can't quite see a resemblence except that you're both lookin' pretty good! ;)

[Orominuialwen]

I've just sent in a picture of myself. Unfortunately, I couldn't find the ones of my family in Hobbit costume, so this one will have to do.

[the phantom]

But Fea and Tigerlily, I can't quite see a resemblence except that you're both lookin' pretty good!
"Lookin' pretty good" is an insult to the level of hotness those two achieve in their pics.

[Lindolirian]

Hahaha, true... but I was trying to be as polite as possible. :)

[Kuruharan]

but I was trying to be as polite as possible

Such petty inhibitions do not bother one such as the phantom!!! ;) :p

Congratulations on graduating, by the way!

[Lush]

I love the new page. And I did send in my picture just now, hope the file is Ok and everything, let me know.

I am also of Heren's bandana fan-club at this point. :D

[Anguirel]

I would declare that Fea knocks Liv Tyler into a cocked hat, before proposing marriage instantly, but I don't want to be massacred by any, ah, supernatural spectres with saucepan-phobias...

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Liv Tyler? I wouldn't go that far... but then again, I've picked that picture to death in the dark room by now, so the final version is not so much a truthful portrait as it is an incredibly awesome mistake-gone-right and... Well, never mind. Maybe I'll switch my final one (which stands incredibly good chances of winning best in show at my upcoming art show) with the pic there now...

Anyhow, thanks for all the props, guys. You've certainly boosted my ego. I feel like Eomer of the Rohirrim. ;)

[elronds_daughter]

Fea, from one (straight, thank-you-very-much) girl to another, you're gorgeous. Tigerlily, too. All the 'Downs ladies seem to be beautiful.... P'r'aps the phantom's current signatures isn't so far off, after all.... ;) :D

Now I just need to find a decent picture of myself for Tig to put up. Problem is, I'm terribly non-photogenic....

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Thanks very much Eddy. You know, this is starting to explain why I spend so much of my time discouraging suitors that I don't want. Now if I could only get the one that I am interested in... :( Alas for the complications of teenage life. ;)

Oh yes, and Tig, it's true. You're quite gorgeous as well.

[elronds_daughter]

Alas for the complications of teenage life. Ah, 'tis true, 'tis true... When I was small, one lady pronounced that I would be a "heart-breaker". Meaning, of course, that I would (as yourself) have to turn down many suitors. Fortunately, I'm homeschooled, and therefore don't have much day-to-day contact with potentials.

A bit more on-topic, I'm in HI's blue-bandana-fan-club as well.

[Tigerlily Gamgee]

"Lookin' pretty good" is an insult to the level of hotness those two achieve in their pics.
*blush* Well, phantom, perhaps you need to be sending in a piccie of your pretty face soonly :)
Maybe we should change the motto of the Downs to "The Barrow Downs, where the hotties hang out!" ;) Thank you all. I've found, from forums, conventions, etc, that the LOTR fandom has many very attractive people on both ends. Take that Star Wars! I mean... heh.

I've updated the page with pics from Lush, Abercrombieofrohan, Orominuialwen, Lindolirian, and Hookbill the Goomba.
If there's one thing I've found while making this page, it's that many members here have some long and tough to remember how to spell names. So, please, if anyone catches a typo, let me know

PS - Fea, they are not just complications of a teenage life... they go on into your twenties, sadly. It's always the ones who you don't want to approach you who do, and those who you wish would never do... and then I never have confidence (or barely do anyway) to approach anyone myself. Confidence boosts are nice, because when you have remained single for so long you can't help but wonder if there is something wrong with you. But I've just now decided that there is something wrong with the male of the species, most of them, at least... or the ones who ask for my phone # and never call :)

[Kuruharan]

Hookbill gets a star for clever background.

Alquadae also gets one for the ship and all.

Yeah, I like settings...sue me. :D ;)

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Of the nineteen pictures we took on that location, that was the best one. At first I didn't want Gandalf in the background, but he insisted on cameo-ing. However, most of the time it was Gandalf the grey uncloaked! Which was less than pleasant.
:D

I don't get many Photos (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v604/hukbillgoomba/BarrowGoomba.jpg) take of me these days. Mainly because I tend to doctor them when I do. :p
And being a dead rotting barrow dweller doesn’t help.

[Anguirel]

...or the ones who ask for my phone # and never call :)

Ahm, Tigerlily...what's your phone number??

(There is no escape from Us. None...)

[Meela]

I attempted to send in a picture of myself, but it failed twice... it's not a great picture of me, but it's the only one I have where I'm not a complete hag.

If I uploaded a picture onto a webpage and posted the link, could you save it from there? I can't seem to email it at all.

[Kuruharan]

At first I didn't want Gandalf in the background, but he insisted on cameo-ing.

But one of them turned out really well. You should always listen to Gandalf. Otherwise, he might turn you into a toad or something else unnatural. :D

[Estelyn Telcontar]

Quit talking about other people's pics, Kuru, and send in one of yourself!! :p

Yes, I will practice what I preach and do so myself, but it may take a couple of weeks. I thought I'd wait till I get my LotR costume dress finished and have a picture taken with that. That would be a nice change from the other photo on Alk's page.

[Tigerlily Gamgee]

Yes, yes, more piccies please! I'd love to see the dress, Estelyn, so if you want to wait until then, that's fine :)
Anguirel - my my, aren't you saucy?

[Kuruharan]

Quit talking about other people's pics, Kuru, and send in one of yourself!!

Silly Esty. My picture is already there! It's just that my face is so unspeakably forgettable that you forget about it the instant you see it... :D :p ;)

[Hookbill the Goomba]

I just found a more recent picture (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v604/hukbillgoomba/TheLordoftheBooks.jpg) and have sent it to Tigerlily. It’s slightly better quality, plus I’m holding the BEST book in existence!

[Lalwendë]

Will Lal and davem be encouraged to send in a wedding photo?

It will be several moons until that can be done, but in the meantime... (http://www.empireonline.co.uk/site/images/image_index/5701.jpg)

[Firefoot]

Lovely, Lalwendë. That's exactly how I want to imagine you and davem.

Maybe I'll send in a picture eventually... if I can find a recent one that I like. I seem to look younger than I actually am in most of my pictures - which is odd because I am told that I actually look older than I am. :rolleyes: So I'll see what I can do.

Besides, I rather like the stereotype of me having red hair. :D

[Nimrodel_9]

Excellent Tig! Thank you! This will be fun. :D:cool:

[Snowdog]

I was thinking perhaps Snowdog and Alk. Both bearded and have that strange thoughtful look on their faces. :D :p
Let me tell you about that pic... I bid and won a cam on ebay christmas night, and I had just gotten it so I'm playing around with it, and suddenly *FLASH* and I'm blind. I was suprised the pic turned out so well.

[Alkanoonion]

I was thinking perhaps Snowdog and Alk. Both bearded and have that strange thoughtful look on their faces.
But Fea and Tigerlily, I can't quite see a resemblence except that you're both lookin' pretty good

my long lost pa ;)

I love the page :D great work :smokin:

[Tigerlily Gamgee]

I'll be doing another update tonight (since I'm home sick from work), so I'll post any pictures posted here or sent to me via email then (including those who sent me new pictures to swap for the ones already there).
Keep 'em coming :)

[alatar]

PS - Fea, they are not just complications of a teenage life... they go on into your twenties, sadly. It's always the ones who you don't want to approach you who do, and those who you wish would never do... and then I never have confidence (or barely do anyway) to approach anyone myself. Confidence boosts are nice, because when you have remained single for so long you can't help but wonder if there is something wrong with you. But I've just now decided that there is something wrong with the male of the species, most of them, at least... or the ones who ask for my phone # and never call :)

A little advice from someone who knows that most advice goes unheeded, as I was there too. But anyway, don't settle!!

I was about to, as I was tired of seeing all of the great gals hanging on the arms of men who treated them poorly. Anyway, used to complain about the women that I wasn't really into dating, and my carpooler, who was hot but definitely not my type, nor I hers, used to cry about her boyfriend who was a real jerk.

One day something went 'ding!,' and we realized that the person that we were dreaming about was seated next to us every day. Some hard work, sacrifices, and a few scares came our way, but it all worked out - we've been married for ages, have three little ones and couldn't be happier.

Don't settle!

[Gil-Galad]

I'll try and get a pic of the mighty Gil-galad for you of course...all my fans will be wondering 'What does the man behind the awesomeness look-like?'

great job again Tig

[the phantom]

since I'm home sick from work
Get better soon (if you want to, that is- some people would rather be sick than at work).
don't settle!!
That's great advice, alatar, but don't get everyones' hopes up. There just aren't enough Phantom-level lads and lasses around for everyone to get one.

[Tigerlily Gamgee]

Oh don't worry, alatar, if I was a settler then I'd have been taken long ago... but alas, I guess I'm picky.

Ok, so I didn't get to update tonight as planned. For some reason the server was down.. at least the webhosting control panel was. Last I checked the page was still there. It's weird, though, this is the first time that I've had a problem with Yahoo. Let us hope that it's back online soon so that I can update :)

[alatar]

That's great advice, alatar, but don't get everyones' hopes up. There just aren't enough Phantom-level lads and lasses around for everyone to get one.

Hmmm...I definitely hit the lottery when I met my wife, but to this day I could never figure out what she's doing with me.

Must be my purported knowledge of LOTR...;)

[Encaitare]

I just sent you my picture, Tig.

[Amanaduial the archer]

I sent you a new picture, Tigerlilly: if you could put that up in the place of the other one, I would be most grateful. Hope you feel better soon. :)

[Kuruharan]

Oh! My mental image of lmp has just been shattered into a million-billion pieces. I never pictured him with a beard! Oh well, it makes him look more down-to-earth than I’d imagined him to look and that is O.K.! ;) :D :)

[Imladris]

I have to say I agree with Kuruharan....I always pictured him as...well, as Fleweddur Fflam to be entirely honest....

*cough*

Excellent work Tigerlily!

[Hookbill the Goomba]

I think everyone looks cool! Except me, just ignore me.

Is anyone else of the opinion that this has sort of ruined the "How do you imagine the other B-downers" thread. :p

[Amanaduial the archer]

I wouldn't say so, actually - even since Alk's creation of the first picture page, I've still had quite set images of people, even if they don't conform with the real appearances. You might imagine them as RPG characters, or as some aspect of their avatar, or according to something particular that they've said or just the general way in which they speak - the pictures just give another aspect, I suppose. Careful how you chose your avatar in particular, because they can become a person's image almost as easily: Estelyn Telcontar will always be Princess Fiona from Shrek! Similarly, Durelin will always be fixed as the avatar that she had for a rather lengthy period of time - a rather spooky, downright evil looking spirity style thing, which I actually set as my desktop and xanga background for a while, it was just so mysterious and fantastic. And if that means that some people imagine me as a little dancing imp...

Usernames are probably the one image-creator that we can't get away from, and more so if your avatar fits it! If the character is one from one of the films, it's somewhat natural to image you as that actor or actress - Eomer of the Rohirrim will always be Brad wotsit to me ;) Even if your character isn't a film one, due to the many illustrations of Tolkien characters there have been over the years, in books, exhibitions and the internet, if you have a well enough known character, there's bound to be some illustration that will be set to your name eventually - Luthien_tinuviel is a prime example.

If I don't know the Downer well when you first see their picture, or not well enough to have built up an image in your head, the photograph becomes their image in my mind; but every person who I remember having been through the Green Dragon, unless I get to know them better or play with them later, is basically stuck with that image! Snowdog, for example: sure, I've now seen what he really looks like - but the name Snowdog still conjures up a shady looking cloaked individual smoking a pipe in the corner of the Green Dragon. The real appearances of some Downers doesn't change my mental image of them :)

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

That's not LMP! :eek:

I can't make myself believe it. The image of an Indiana Jones-esque professor with tawny brown hair and no beard will never get out of my head.

Fordim is Indie in the action scenes, LMP is Indie while he's in his dingy little office grading papers. Those two images will never be changed.

[Eomer of the Rohirrim]

Aman, Karl - right? ;) Alas, he is far too handsome for me.

Hookbill, that's just what I was thinking. Now that I remember a post I made about Lalwende, I'll be interested to see how purple mist can wear a wedding dress. :eek:

[Lalwendë]

Eomer, the attachment here is just to satisfy your curiosity... ;)

[Kath]

Is it just me or does anyone else think that if you mixed the faces of Snowdog and alkanoonion you would get a pretty good PJ impersonation? Don't take offense at that guys - this may be the sugar rush talking!

Oh and H-I I feel that I have to apologise as for months I thought you were female! No idea why. But obviously you are not, you have a great bandana there and you are pretty cute!

[Snowdog]

Is it just me or does anyone else think that if you mixed the faces of Snowdog and alkanoonion you would get a pretty good PJ impersonation?
No offense taken! :smokin: If I was a half of PJ, I could fix half of what I found wrong with the movies!


If I don't know the Downer well when you first see their picture, or not well enough to have built up an image in your head, the photograph becomes their image in my mind; but every person who I remember having been through the Green Dragon, unless I get to know them better or play with them later, is basically stuck with that image! Snowdog, for example: sure, I've now seen what he really looks like - but the name Snowdog still conjures up a shady looking cloaked individual smoking a pipe in the corner of the Green Dragon. The real appearances of some Downers doesn't change my mental image of them :)
As it should be! The image I was going for in the Green Dragon was that of Aragorn and the glow of his pipe. I guess it worked?
I have some pics of me in costume at Trilogy Tuesday in Dec 2003... I'll have to look for them.

Oh yeah... don't settle!

[Encaitare]

No matter what, I will still envision lmp like the little guy in his avatar... a smallish, wise sort of fellow with a green-blue hood and cloak, traveling around and dispersing wisdom.

[Tigerlily Gamgee]

Another update... I've added 5 new pictures :) 5 new people have been unmasked... haha.

[Ainaserkewen]

Thanks doll, it looks great. This is only the second time that my appearance has been released on the Net.

[Fordim Hedgethistle]

Fordim is Indie in the action scenes

Fea, are you going to be asking to borrow some money from me soon??

I get a real Princess Leia in the waste disposal unit feel from your piccy.

[elronds_daughter]

According to the phantom's own rantings, he looks "darn good in a tux." I'm inclined to agree......

[Amanaduial the archer]

Eomer - Karl? Oh, yes, Karl...of course...*waves hands vaguely* ;)

As it should be! The image I was going for in the Green Dragon was that of Aragorn and the glow of his pipe. I guess it worked?
No, I never would have guessed it! ;) You could say that - I am currently looking for your first post *shifty eyes* Ah, gotcha! Sometime in July 2003... And indeed, ale, pipe weed, shadowy cloak and all, Silvanis is apparently Aragorn's doppelganger ;)

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

According to the phantom's own rantings, he looks "darn good in a tux." I'm inclined to agree......
Quite frankly, Eddy, I think most of the ladies here are inclined to agree.

[elronds_daughter]

Quite frankly, Eddy, I think most of the ladies here are inclined to agree. This is true.

The page will soon be graced with a photo of yours truly. Note that I said soon, not immediately.... <mutters> I simply must get that roll of film developed.....

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

That's okay Eddy... the page will soon be graced with the same picture of me as is already there, only instead of digital it will have been developed in the dark room (with negatives and techniques created by yours truly). It *should* have won best in show, in my not-so-humble opinion, but since something else of mine won, I can't really complain, now can I? But since it's chilling in my portfolio (at school) right now, and I won't actually be in school until Tuesday... you see how it goes.

[Hookbill the Goomba]

That's okay Eddy... the page will soon be graced with the same picture of me as is already there, only instead of digital it will have been developed in the dark room (with negatives and techniques created by yours truly). It *should* have won best in show, in my not-so-humble opinion, but since something else of mine won, I can't really complain, now can I? But since it's chilling in my portfolio (at school) right now, and I won't actually be in school until Tuesday... you see how it goes.

That’s as maybe, Fea, but will you have a guest appearance from a Mythological person? :D

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

That’s as maybe, Fea, but will you have a guest appearance from a Mythological person?
Weren't you aware, Hookbill? I am that Mythological person. :cool:

[Gil-Galad]

good news, i'm going to be getting a picture of me up either today or tomorrow, but i might have to edit it a little bit...(i have a cold)

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Weren't you aware, Hookbill? I am that Mythological person.

Oh yes, very good. Give yourself a trophy.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

I already have. ;)

[Eomer of the Rohirrim]

Hey, James Bond is on the Barrowdowns......o wait - 'tis the phantom. :smokin:

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Far better than Connery, and such a ladies man. ;)

And tp, ironic he should say that, yes?

[Eomer of the Rohirrim]

Not really ironic Fea, I am merely able to read your thoughts.

This picture gallery is confusing me slightly, because I am hopeless with ages. Hookbill and Aman for example, how old are they?

I was thinking about getting a picture done on the grass but Aina has ruined the novelty of that. I'd better get thinking again. Also, interesting to see those Downers holding an action figure; I think I shall resist the temptation to fit my Eomer figure in the pic though!

Because this will very quickly turn into a competition: who has the coolest pic. :rolleyes:

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Because this will very quickly turn into a competition: who has the coolest pic.
Of course it will. I'll win. That's just the way it goes. You'll understand when you see the *other* version of my already cool picture.

But quite frankly, I just so happen to think that the coolest one of us would be Tig, for doing such a wiz-bang job in making the site. :cool:

[the phantom]

According to the phantom's own rantings, he looks "darn good in a tux."
Actually, those weren't my words. You can find out who the brilliant, lovely person who said that was by clicking here (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=366307&postcount=7).

And thanks for agreeing. ;)
I think most of the ladies here are inclined to agree.
You two aren't buttering me up to ask for a favor now, are you? :p
Hey, James Bond is on the Barrowdowns......o wait - 'tis the phantom.
And tp, ironic he should say that, yes?
Yes, indeed. I always refer to that pic as my "James Bond Picture".
Because this will very quickly turn into a competition: who has the coolest pic.
If you send one in of you holding bagpipes and wearing a kilt, that would be extremely cool.
the coolest one of us would be Tig, for doing such a wiz-bang job in making the site.
Right.

*applause for Tig*

[Eomer of the Rohirrim]

I'll see what I can do; as it happens, I am one of the tiny minority of Scots who don't own bagpipes. Though my favourite suggestion at the moment is a recreation of a certain Elvis Presley photo.

[Tigerlily Gamgee]

But quite frankly, I just so happen to think that the coolest one of us would be Tig, for doing such a wiz-bang job in making the site.
Yeah, I am pretty cool... haha... nah, just kidding :)
Thanks, ya'll.

[Elennar Starfire]

I've sent one of me. Not the best pic, but the only decent one I've got at the moment. I'll send a better one later.

[Ainaserkewen]

I think most of the ladies here are inclined to agree. Sure, sure, but would it kill him to smile!?

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Fea, are you going to be asking to borrow some money from me soon?? You two aren't buttering me up to ask for a favor now, are you?
Such a pair of cynics... Now I suppose the real question is... will you say yes if I do? ;) No, seriously though... I always picture the phantom as himself these days, although occasionally a snout, fangs, and claws have been added, but with Fordim, I've always pictured him the same. Either as Indie himself, or as Marcus. Although occasionally there's a snout, fangs, and claws added. :p

Fea

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Sure, sure, but would it kill him to smile!?
Yes.

[dancing spawn of ungoliant]

I just sent Tigerlily a pic of me. It's a bit blurry and it was taken over a year ago, but it's still one of the best images of me (and unfortunately there aren't many of those)

I'm now beginning to adjust myself to Downers' real-life appearances. It's not very easy, though. During the almost two years that I have been here, I have had plenty of time to form my own mental pictures of you all.

[elronds_daughter]

According to the phantom's own rantings, he looks "darn good in a tux"
Actually, those weren't my words. Blast! There was a little niggling thought in my subconscious that told me it was Fea who said that... But you didn't contradict her..... :D
and thanks for agreeing You're welcome :D

And to boost Tig's ego even more... She's doing a teriffic job with the site! I envy her comput-able abilities..... :cool:

[alatar]

Note to Feanor of the Peredhil regarding my picture:

It was taken by Mrs. alatar with a disposable waterproof camera. And thanks for the compliment, and I've passed the 'props' onto my wife.

And note that y'all don't look as I had expected, as I was thinking more along the lines of 'Star Trek convention-like'.

[mormegil]

Amanaduial the archer -- You might imagine them as RPG characters, or as some aspect of their avatar


Oh I sure hope that's not the case with me. I mean I am hairy and all but I do not carry a gun!

Actually I'm thinking of sending in a pic of me too.


Happy Birthday Tigerlily and thanks for the site

[Hookbill the Goomba]

By the way;

Happy brithday Tigerlily!

Hope its a good one.

[Memory of Trees]

Yes, happy birthday!!! :D

[Tigerlily Gamgee]

Why thank you! Thank you very much! :) :) :)

[Gil-Galad]

oh...err happy b-day Tigerlily!

[Estelyn Telcontar]

A very happy birthday to you, Tigerlily, and congratulations on a job very well done!

[Morsul the Dark]

well all is well and good because everyone is if not exactly mostly true to my image of them however...

HEREN for the first time ever you dissappoint me...I've always pictured you much older and well shabbier in the hair department ohwell still one of my idols even if i have to rebuild the statue in my closet i mean....in my mind yeah that's it HAHA*looks around* :rolleyes: no one read that right?

[Hookbill the Goomba]

no one read that right?

Read what? :D

[Encaitare]

Happy birthday, Tig, and nice job with the gallery. :)

[Celebuial]

I'd really like to send in a picture, I'm gonna be hanging around for quite a while..... I'm not photogenic at all so it may take me a while to find one that's not too bad.

I have to say: You're all gorgeous! Does anyone else think that The Phantom look's a bit like Brad Pitt?

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Note to Feanor of the Peredhil regarding my picture:

It was taken by Mrs. alatar with a disposable waterproof camera. And thanks for the compliment, and I've passed the 'props' onto my wife.

And note that y'all don't look as I had expected, as I was thinking more along the lines of 'Star Trek convention-like'.
Any time, alatar. It was quite a well-taken picture. Is that L'il alatar by your side?

Hehe... Star Trek convention-like... so true.

And Tig, I missed your birthday? Many apologies, I was out of town for the day. I hope you had a wonderful day.

[the phantom]

I agree that alatar's pic is really nice.
Does anyone else think that The Phantom look's a bit like Brad Pitt?
Ha ha! That's very kind of you, but in all honesty, I'm not that blessed.

[alatar]

Any time, alatar. It was quite a well-taken picture. Is that L'il alatar by your side?

Yes. That's my boy, my first. He's my excuse for playing LOTR in the backyard - I get to be the Moria troll and Balrog. My son does a nice "YOU SHALL NOT PASS!"


Hehe... Star Trek convention-like... so true.

And you understand that I was expecting a geek crowd, yet this is not what I've observed... :)

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

That's my boy, my first. He's my excuse for playing LOTR in the backyard - I get to be the Moria troll and Balrog. My son does a nice "YOU SHALL NOT PASS!"
What a little cutie. And do you really need an excuse to play LotR? Although I admit that it might look a little odd to neighbors to see a group of adults playing....

I'm glad some of our members are encouraging a new generation of fans...

[alatar]

What a little cutie.

Luckily, all three of my kids have their mother's good looks.


And do you really need an excuse to play LotR? Although I admit that it might look a little odd to neighbors to see a group of adults playing....

Some families/cultures just don't get it. It's okay for adults to paint their faces and bodies, wear goofy clothes, participate in unusual rituals and get all drunked up and shout at other persons playing a child's game (football, basketball, etc), yet if I were to don a cloak and sword and play 'LOTR,' then I must be some kind of NUT.


I'm glad some of our members are encouraging a new generation of fans...

I do a quick version of the Hobbit and LOTR for the kids sometimes before bed, and they have watched all three movies (EE), though I skipped a few of the more boring scenes and lied regarding the fates of the 'dead' - "Oh no, they're not hurt. Those people/horses just fell down..."

The boy figured out that even orcs can't live without their heads attached - the beginnings of skepticism and investigation.

It brings tears to my eyes knowing that my children don't have nightmares about orcs, trolls and the like, yet run screaming from Santa and the Easter Bunny at the mall.

Sniff... ;)

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

It brings tears to my eyes knowing that my children don't have nightmares about orcs, trolls and the like, yet run screaming from Santa and the Easter Bunny at the mall.
What bright little children. I'd run from Santa too.

The boy figured out that even orcs can't live without their heads attached - the beginnings of skepticism and investigation.
What you do in that case, is to show him the "dead" orc at the end of the Fellowship. As Aragorn's is running to Boromir, the orc looks up and watches him go by. Say to him, "But you thought this one was dead, and he isn't."

:D

[the phantom]

Luckily, all three of my kids have their mother's good looks.
What? Not your good looks, too? Is that why you made sure your back was turned in the pic? :p

Just kidding, of course. I'm sure you are just being humble.
It's okay for adults to paint their faces and bodies, wear goofy clothes, participate in unusual rituals and get all drunked up and shout at other persons playing a child's game (football, basketball, etc), yet if I were to don a cloak and sword and play 'LOTR,' then I must be some kind of NUT.
Ha ha. Good point there. Worst case scenario would be that both kinds of people are nuts, because that makes me doubly nuts, being both a sports fan and a LOTR fan.
Oh no, they're not hurt. Those people/horses just fell down...
Ha ha ha! :D
yet run screaming from Santa
That's a natural reaction. I ran from Santa when I was three. Well, I tried to run anyway, but my preschool teacher picked me up and plopped me forcibly onto his lap. I then proceeded to ease Santa's hurt feelings with a "I don't like you! I wanna go!"

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

I then proceeded to ease Santa's hurt feelings with a "I don't like you! I wanna go!"
Quite honestly, and perhaps not surprisingly, I can imagine this easily. Now the true fun would be if somebody decided to host a Barrowdowns Baby Picture Contest with prizes going out to who can accurately identify which baby picture belongs to each screen name. ;)

The phantom's would obviously be the one kicking Santa right square in the shin. :p

The Barrow-Wight's would presumably be green and glowing.

[alatar]

What? Not your good looks, too? Is that why you made sure your back was turned in the pic?

Yep. Never considered myself good looking, and as I've never been approached to be a movie star nor a male model, assume that others observe the same. What my wife sees, I have no clue, but I do note that she can't see past her own nose without her contacts... :cool:

And, yes, my back is turned, but it's my favorite picture - couldn't find any other picture with the kids and me that I thought was good enough for the B-Ds. As a very proud parent, can't help mentioning the kids when I can squeeze it into conversation.



Ha ha. Good point there. Worst case scenario would be that both kinds of people are nuts, because that makes me doubly nuts, being both a sports fan and a LOTR fan.

And throw in some Star Wars mania, and you'd never have to wear normal clothes again.

Life is short. Have a little fun now and again. My son and I hope to explore Moria (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showthread.php?t=11694) this summer, and who cares what others think when they see our wooden swords and shields.


That's a natural reaction. I ran from Santa when I was three. Well, I tried to run anyway, but my preschool teacher picked me up and plopped me forcibly onto his lap. I then proceeded to ease Santa's hurt feelings with a "I don't like you! I wanna go!"

I was never a big Santa fan, and so seeing my kids avoid the 'Santa's lap' obligatory picture (how boring!) every year just warms me inside. And it's not because I'm whispering to them that Santa will eat them, so it must be genetic ;).


What you do in that case, is to show him the "dead" orc at the end of the Fellowship. As Aragorn's is running to Boromir, the orc looks up and watches him go by. Say to him, "But you thought this one was dead, and he isn't."

Still, headless orcs and mumakil-flattened Rohirrim are hard to explain without using the D-word.

Another positive is that that kids and I have discussed that the films do not depict actual events, and the EE extras with unmasked and dancing orcs helps show that it's all 'pretend.' We then moved on to discussing the toy commercials that bombard the kids constantly - "you thought that orcs looked real, then we saw that they were just like Daddy. Now, you see that toy car flying through the air...do you really think that it will perform as such when we buy it and get it home?"

[Esgallhugwen]

I've sent my pic to Tigerlily. I hope I did it right I'm not very technologically inclined. :( Oh well. And on a second note, I can't believe I actually sent in a pic of me, being highly un-photogenic. Blah :p

[THE Ka]

Now the true fun would be if somebody decided to host a Barrowdowns Baby Picture Contest with prizes going out to who can accurately identify which baby picture belongs to each screen name.

That is quiet a wonderful suggestion. Though, being bald at birth, I would have to pass... :( Maybe a toddler contest would do myself and others born hair-less more justice in identity. or, we can just chant the famous line: Bald is Beautiful!... and remain mystery alien babies.


~ Ka

[Mithalwen]

I do think alatar's pic is sweet .... with his "mini-me"

[Durelin]

Durelin will always be fixed as the avatar that she had for a rather lengthy period of time - a rather spooky, downright evil looking spirity style thing

Oh no! If I had known that was how you saw me, Aman, I wouldn't have sent a picture to Tigerlily! I'm flattered, really and truly. ;)

[the phantom]

There's a bunch of new pics up. Very nice, people.

And is it just me, or does Davem make anyone else think of Giles from Buffy?

[Kuruharan]

I don't know about that...

However, Lalwende looks eerily like somebody I knew about six years ago... :eek:

Maybe she has an evil twin.

[Imladris]

There's a bunch of new pics up. Very nice, people.

And is it just me, or does Davem make anyone else think of Giles from Buffy?

I agree...

And all you people with loverly red hair -- I'm so very jealous of you. :p

[dancing spawn of ungoliant]

There's a bunch of new pics up. Very nice, people.

Very nice, indeed.

SpM's and Alatar's pics are just adorable!

[THE Ka]

Fordim looks adorable... I love black and white photos, they seem to show more depth than colour.


And Kit's picture has me puzzled. Just out of curiousity, Kitanna, are you going to a prom or some other party?



~ Ka

[Encaitare]

Everyone looks so awesome!

[Boromir88]

Actually Mr. Phantom, you remind me of a Ciraulo that played for the Mahoning Valley Phantoms hockey team...hmmm what a coincidence.

[Lindolirian]

And the babe count rises... good pictures everyone!

[Thinlómien]

I sent my photo too, but I don't know, did I do everything right... Hope Tig has received it...

[Gil-Galad]

And the babe count rises... good pictures everyone!


very good pictures

[Kitanna]

And Kit's picture has me puzzled. Just out of curiousity, Kitanna, are you going to a prom or some other party?

I was on my way to prom. It was the only picture I looked good in.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Again, Tig, great work. But with all this gorgeous material to work with, how can you go wrong?

Eswen: Fea thinks about the picture taken of her yesterday... it involved reflective shades and a chain necklace. I always knew I liked you. ;)

Durelin: I'd gotten so used to picturing you as a formless wisp of black steam.

Spawn: They keep talking about me, but I have a feeling you just stole my fan club.

[dancing spawn of ungoliant]

Spawn: They keep talking about me, but I have a feeling you just stole my fan club.
Oh, thank you! You know, we can split them in two :p Seriously though, let me doubt it. You have the most enchanting eyes I've ever seen.

The lighting in Lalwende's pic is amazing! She looks beautiful!

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Oh, thank you! You know, we can split them in two :p Seriously though, let me doubt it. You have the most enchanting eyes I've ever seen.
*blush* I'll happily accept that compliment. And sure thing about splitting the club. We can become much like goddesses in the eyes of the masses and they can worship us... or not. ;) You know how it works.

The lighting in Lalwende's pic is amazing! She looks beautiful!
I agree. That's a really cool picture.

[Eomer of the Rohirrim]

Girls, what are they like.....

[Hookbill the Goomba]

I think more people need Tolkien related things in their pictures! It shows effort at least! I mean I forked out a lot of gold to get that Hobbit hole for that picture, but it was worth it!

[Mithalwen]

Like that seemingly Eomer... almost tempted to send a photo in to stump the mutual admiration soc ;).....

[Hilde Bracegirdle]

You know you all look nothing like I imagined. Every single last one of you...quite amazing! ;)

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Like that seemingly Eomer... almost tempted to send a photo in to stump the mutual admiration soc ;).....
Is this Bash Fea Day or something? Or am I just taking everything too personally...?

Since when did joking, teasing, and complimenting people turn into something bad? Although, quite honestly Mith, I'd love to see a picture of you.

[Mithalwen]

Is this Bash Fea Day or something? Or am I just taking everything too personally...?
.

Yes.

It was just all getting a bit to be .... well there is an expression too crude to use but sycophantic will do....for my tastes...


Although, quite honestly Mith, I'd love to see a picture of you

You wouldn't .... downs designated minger..... and given that I cannot manage an avatar..... not a chance.

[Elennar Starfire]

Does anyone else think that The Phantom look's a bit like Brad Pitt?
Maybe a little...but Phantom's hotter. ;)

Hmm...I want to draw Fea, and DancingSpawn, and Tig... I may have to do a big BDers project. If you all don't mind, that is. Maybe I'll draw Phantom with a mask...

Oh dear, I'm setting myself up with far too many artistic projects...oh well. I've got to finish my rather disturbing drawing, then as soon as I get oils I've got a syn painting project... ack. At least school's over now, so I won't have homework. But I'm getting a job... Ack.

[Tigerlily Gamgee]

I'd be honored if you want to draw me :)

[dancing spawn of ungoliant]

I'd be honored if you want to draw me
Elennar, I second that. :)

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

I'll third it. I'd be honored if you'd draw me, Leny.

It was just all getting a bit to be .... well there is an expression too crude to use but sycophantic will do....for my tastes...
sycophant: n.
A servile self-seeker who attempts to win favor by flattering influential people. There's an expression going through my head at the moment too, but it's probably too crude to use also. Although maybe Spawn and I should take it as a compliment that you think we think of each other as influential, although the term "servile" serves to negate that idea.

[Evisse the Blue]

Everyone looks so good. Really, wit and fine taste do show up on someone's face. Not that beauty is not found within, but all the more so, cause it shines on the outside as well. :)
Aina, I like your hair, how it's all messed up like that (intentionally) It looks cool. And Leny, great pic, with that flower crown, you look very Elvish.
TheKa, hmm, want to keep us guessing? ;P I was tempted to send a pic of me with a huge hat over my face, but I eventually changed my mind.
Hookbill, random fact: I have that same edition (copy) of LOTR. Pretty nice. :D
I'm surprised that everyone says the phantom looks like Brad Pitt, I don't see any similarity. But maybe I haven't looked at Brad Pitt that carefully, which might well be the case. :p

[Mithalwen]

I'll third it. I'd be honored if you'd draw me, Leny.


There's an expression going through my head at the moment too, but it's probably too crude to use also. Although maybe Spawn and I should take it as a compliment that you think we think of each other as influential, although the term "servile" serves to negate that idea.


as I said it was not the ideal word and you are taking this all too personally... but all this "ooh you are all so beautiful stuff" vaguely stomach churning... but then as I said it is a matter of taste.... it always seems insincere even if it isn't intended so.....

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

I'm just over-sensitive today. It really is all sincere though... I wouldn't say it if it wasn't.

[Mithalwen]

Well maybe I was tactless but I genuinely did not look at the names - it just seemed to be pages of oh x is so beautiful/hot that I wondered how they would cope if someone who was quite objectively not put their mugshot in the frame..it amused me.... there is a old joke I won't repeat, set in a maternity home.."oh what a beautiful baby..... oh what a beautiful baby... oh what a ...er interesting baby you have there...".


Also there are cultural differences - I am working for an American at the moment and she and and my British boss met a group of new clients. The one she found really engaging and forthcoming, he found "awful" and overbold....

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

I know what you mean about "interesting" babies... you should have witnessed my presentation in art yesterday... politically incorrect, the lot of it, and some of my animation had very little to do with the subject. Anyhow, it was a project on da Vinci and in one of his paintings, the baby was just..... interesting. ;)

And Mith, this page seems to be born to be a whole lot of "wow you're gorgeous" comments. Tig's got a spot just for this stuff on her page, and yet this thread exists.... I'm not sure why. :)

[Mithalwen]

Ah well just wait until you run into someone you were at school with and peer over the pram hood with your "oh what a ..." all ready and have to find a convincing alternative continuation to what in all honesty should be "an amazingly cross-eyed baby you have there" ... fortunately he had a lot of nice hair and something seems to happen to women on delivery that convinces them that their offspring look like benneton ads rather than Mussolini...so I got away with it..... :p

[Esgallhugwen]

Fea
Eswen: Fea thinks about the picture taken of her yesterday... it involved reflective shades and a chain necklace. I always knew I liked you.

Thank you very much Fea ;) I was going to go for a more Elvish look, I have a cloak (but no sword sadly), But decided to go for a more Matrix feel, if I had the nerve I may have worn my cloak and shades for an Agent Elrond look (more feminine of course).

And I'd also like to note that my hair is now dark blue and it's natural red, very funky. We Barrow Downers are a handsome collection of ghouls are we not?

[Ainaserkewen]

Aina, I like your hair, how it's all messed up like that (intentionally) It looks cool. That was the idea, yes. And thank you. No compliment should go un-thanked...unless there is a double meaning...then use your discretion.

I'd like to Congradulate Ms. Gamgee on her stunning page and fun tag board. You did this right dear.

[Elennar Starfire]

And Leny, great pic, with that flower crown, you look very Elvish.
Thankies. I took it on Beltane last year. (Beltane=first day of May=May Day. But that makes it sound like some sort of disaster, therefore I call it Beltane)

[Gil-Galad]

well i sent my pic...

[THE Ka]

Thankies. I took it on Beltane last year. (Beltane=first day of May=May Day. But that makes it sound like some sort of disaster, therefore I call it Beltane)


It reminded me of Labyrinth. :D
For some odd reason, it just does... :)

And I'm starting your portrait today! ... and it might be Labyrinth in the foreground and background. It just feels really prevalent in your photo.
~ Ka

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Hookbill, random fact: I have that same edition (copy) of LOTR. Pretty nice. :D

It was on special offer at a Bookshop. I couldn't NOT Buy it, now could I? That wouldn't be cricket.

[Tigerlily Gamgee]

Thankies. I took it on Beltane last year. (Beltane=first day of May=May Day. But that makes it sound like some sort of disaster, therefore I call it Beltane)
Where is this Beltane celebration?
All I know about Beltane is from what I read in The Mists of Avalon, but I'm sure that it's not all that anymore. Haha. At least, not in public.
It'd be fun, though, to go dance the night away.

[THE Ka]

Where is this Beltane celebration?
All I know about Beltane is from what I read in The Mists of Avalon, but I'm sure that it's not all that anymore. Haha. At least, not in public.
It'd be fun, though, to go dance the night away.

For more information, try this source: Beltane (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beltane) . And for more information, try this one too: Beltane Fire Society (http://www.beltane.org/)

Hope this helps. By the way, Mists of Avalon, wonderful book.

~ May not be today, but let's dance anyway Ka

[Lush]

I've always wanted to find out what davem looks like. Don't tell anyone (like, er, my significant other), but I have a huge older man fetish. Well, let's just say that davem's picture certainly plays on that. ;)

[Strider]

Hey good looking people,

I feel a little awkward sending in my picture because I'm a newcomer, and everyone really only wants to see pictures of those who have long established themselves as cool people. Hope to get to know all of you in time, and to establish myself as someone worthwhile looking at.

[Gil-Galad]

nice... everyone who has established themselves are in the catergory 'Cool People'...nice...

[Tigerlily Gamgee]

I'll be doing another update soon, wights. I've been slacking a bit (well, not in life, just on the photo page).
So, to everyone who's sent a pic in (which is only a few)... I've got the pics, I just haven't put them on the page yet. Fear not, they will be there soon.

[Larien Telemnar]

I agree with Strider, I feel a little shy about sending in a pic. (I'm not nearly as pretty as the other ladys who have pictures up.) Do you want pics of newbies, or do we just sit and watch until we're respected members? :D

[Strider]

No kidding. You really all are a gorgeous bunch, not to mention all Caucasian. -is Asian- w007. Anyway, Tig, feel free to heed Larien's words and just treat us like the n00bs we are.

[Tigerlily Gamgee]

Don't be silly. Anyone can send in a pic, no matter how many posts they've made. If you're a member, you're a member... whether you've racked up the posts or not. Also, it's not a popularity contest, so no one should feel intimidated to send in a picture. Everyone is beautiful. No one is "more beautiful" than anyone else.

[Shelob]

The most recent (good) picture I have is over a year old, otherwise I'd have sent one in...if you don't mind waiting 'til I get back from my 2 weeks in Spain and 10 days in England this summer I'll have lots of good ones (and if I don't I promise to send in the funniest picture that I have of me to compensate for not having any good ones...deal?)

[AbercrombieOfRohan]

Out of curiousity Davem, but are you in Bath Abbey or Exeter Cathedral in that picture? It looks like it, though I'm no expert at British Cathedrals. (18 days till I go to England! Bath Abbey and Exter Cathedral included in my tour!)

Shelob, duh!, we already know what your picture looks like...Spam Viking (http://www.pythonsite.de/differ/viking.jpg) morphing into Pirate Llama (http://www.fakeurl.com/caladre/piratellama).

[Gil-Galad]

I'm so taking that Spam Viking now...thanks!

[Kitanna]

Gil-Galad, that's lovely attire...really, I'm very jealous.

[Gil-Galad]

Why thank you Kitanna...don't want to give m ysecret identity away you know...

[Kuruharan]

Thinlomien's picture is pretty neat.

[Gil-Galad]

The babe count is rising, i really like Mad Baggins pic...

[davem]

Out of curiousity Davem, but are you in Bath Abbey or Exeter Cathedral in that picture? It looks like it, though I'm no expert at British Cathedrals. (18 days till I go to England! Bath Abbey and Exter Cathedral included in my tour!) .

I put a quick note on the pix page itself. Its York Minster http://www.yorkminster.org/ & the pic was taken by Lalwende

[AbercrombieOfRohan]

Sweetness! I'm going there too... (in case you haven't noticed I'm very excited about going... 17 days!) I knew it looked familiar...

[Elennar Starfire]

Where is this Beltane celebration?
All I know about Beltane is from what I read in The Mists of Avalon, but I'm sure that it's not all that anymore. Haha. At least, not in public.
It'd be fun, though, to go dance the night away.

Here it's just me and a few friends wearing flower crowns all day. *sigh*

It reminded me of Labyrinth.
For some odd reason, it just does...

And I'm starting your portrait today! ... and it might be Labyrinth in the foreground and background. It just feels really prevalent in your photo.


*grins* I want to see when you're done!

[Knight of Gondor]

Cool, it's great to put some faces to these names! Yes, it's me, KnightofGondor. ("WHO?!") Been a while since my sprite has graced these halls. All of my posting time has been diverted to FreeRepublic.com, which, for a news/politics junkie like myself, is amazing! Plus, the LotR stuff has somewhat died down since the movies have wrapped up. :(

I may look at sending my picture in, too! Is there a page two of these pictures, or are these all there are?

[Encaitare]

Everyone is beautiful. No one is "more beautiful" than anyone else.

Well said, Tig.

[Gil-Galad]

Everyone is beautiful. No one is "more beautiful" than anyone else.

in the honourable words of Strongbad "No two people are not on fire"

[alatar]

Everyone is beautiful. No one is "more beautiful" than anyone else.

Just have to add my two cents here as I'm a bit older and older people feel the need to ramble on now and then.

Took the kids recently to an amusement park which was attended that day by high school alumni, present schoolpersons, etc. Ran into some old friends and acquaintances, and of course saw a bunch of young people whom I'll never know.

Anyway, remembered when I was back in high school and concerned about how I looked, and how I'd wished that I was more like the football star or whatever. Was like those young people that I saw, looking to be hip/cool/ whatever it was called, concerned about the hair, clothes and not looking too stupid or too different.

Now, you might not believe this from where you're standing, but the football star is aged and bald, and some of the hot crowd are middle-aged, overweight, overbaked, overmade maxed-out lifers. Some of the people are miserable, as it seems to me that for them it was all about the outside. Others changed on the outside, but were the same person that I'd known years ago. Weird thing is, now that the all important 'cliche' is no more, alumni who would not look at me back in the day now share stories about their kids.

When we walked that park as teenagers we never thought that we'd ever be like those older people, but here I am now.

So anyway, not that I was making a point, but enjoy who you are - life's too short. You're going to age, you're going to change, and my suggestion is that if you have to get wrinkles anyway, get them from laughing with good friends. :)

P.S. And my son already knows the story of Narcissus...

[Strider]

Amen. -is enlightened-

[Snowdog]

Now, you might not believe this from where you're standing, but the football star is aged and bald, and some of the hot crowd are middle-aged, overweight, overbaked, overmade maxed-out lifers. Some of the people are miserable, as it seems to me that for them it was all about the outside. Others changed on the outside, but were the same person that I'd known years ago. Weird thing is, now that the all important 'cliche' is no more, alumni who would not look at me back in the day now share stories about their kids.
yeah, I noted the same thing when I went to my 20 year re-union several years ago. The hot, barbie-like cheerleaders were divorced, fat single moms with lots of kids, and the homely plain janes were the beauties. Stoners were cops, and Brains were in AA... I agree with alatar... be happy with who you are!

[Mad Baggins]

The babe count is rising, i really like Mad Baggins pic...

Yes, I am rather sexy, aren't I?

[Gil-Galad]

Yes, I am rather sexy, aren't I?

quite so... bootylicous even(though i myelf am referred as Bootylicous and i rarely share the word)

[Orominuialwen]

There must just be something about being a BDer that makes everybody more beautiful. None of us are bad-looking whatsoever, and some are downright gorgeous. :smokin:

[Encaitare]

It doesn't matter to me what any of you look like, and I imagine everyone else feels the same... so no one should be worried about sending in a picture! I've found that people are a lot more beautiful, even appearance-wise, when you get to know and like them; personalities shine right through onto faces.

[wilwarin538]

Very well said Enca. :)

But I agree with Oro, I think its the downs that makes everyone so good looking. :smokin:

[The Saucepan Man]

Is it just me, or does this thread seem to have turned into some kind of mutual adoration society ...? :p ;)

[Orominuialwen]

Exactly. My point was that we all look so nice because of the wonderful personalities here. One's friends are always much more beautiful when they are friends than if they were people one didn't know at all because they are people whose souls one knows to be beautiful. Sorry if my last post was confusing.

Edit: Cross-posted with Saucepan Man and wilwarin

[alatar]

Is it just me, or does this thread seem to have turned into some kind of mutual adoration society ...? :p ;)


Hmmm...next time I think that I'm going to have to post more on Narcissus and less on aging. :confused:

[Mad Baggins]

I just went to the photo page for the first time...looks awesome, Tig! It's great to see all the Downers' faces...well, almost all. *cough cough GIL-GALAD* :p

[Gil-Galad]

for the last time i was not shut down by a bus stop! wait that was another conversation....oh yea, i don't want to reveal my secret idenity...besides the Ka's pic isn't showing her face either...

[Elennar Starfire]

But, Gilly, if you don't let us see your face, I shall have to paint you with a Strongbad head.

For Ka, I shall use...umm...Sarah. Yes. Hair colour matches, sort of.

[THE Ka]

For Ka, I shall use...umm...Sarah. Yes. Hair colour matches, sort of.

Ha! Have fun, that's not my real hair colour by the way. You can blame my friend's camera and computer for that one! If you're feeling resourceful, or just creative, how about striped? I like striped things.


~ Ka

[THE Ka]

for the last time i was not shut down by a bus stop! wait that was another conversation....oh yea, i don't want to reveal my secret idenity...besides the Ka's pic isn't showing her face either...


Have you ever taken to thought that maybe some of us don't have faces? It's a pretty reasonable theory for half of the photo page. :p

Just giving a possible answer.


~ Ka

P.S.: Ha! Look what I found! Somewhat of an irony of our predicament. (Thanks Encaitare) personalities shine right through onto faces.

[Encaitare]

Or hair, or cape, what have you... :p

[THE Ka]

No kidding. You really all are a gorgeous bunch, not to mention all Caucasian. -is Asian- w007. Anyway, Tig, feel free to heed Larien's words and just treat us like the n00bs we are.


I hate that term. 'Newbies'. If you're a member, you are a member. And besides, It's time we had some fresh faces around here.

Also, just because we've been here forever doesn't mean we're the most popular, or most 'barrowish' (Is that a word? Correct me if I made it up.) some of our most recent members have such effort and assertive participation that I could only have dreamt about when i first came... And I can imagine others who would say the same.

Amoung members there shouldn't be any monarchy or hiarchy (except of course, for the Barrow-Wight and his/her selected Moderators), just the fact that we've found other wights who delight in the same topics as we do, and want to have a enjoyable time.

Okay, I am done with my rant.

~ Ka

[Formendacil]

I hate that term. 'Newbies'. If you're a member, you are a member. And besides, It's time we had some fresh faces around here.

Those fresh corpses tend to be the ones that stink the most... :p

[Strider]

Oh, so now I stink? The nerve of you dead folk! Point taken, Ka. Good to feel welcomed.

[HerenIstarion]

I gather as Formendacil meant himself, Strider.

[Formendacil]

I gather as Formendacil meant himself, Strider.

Of course, I'm still a relatively fresh corpse myself.

Which might explain the lack of any picture concerning me...

[SonOfBombadil]

just a random thought Tigerlilly, but it seems rather redundant that the logo at the top of the picture page says "Ghouls of the the Barrow-Downs Revealed". Slightly repetitive. But otherwise, the page looks great! good work!

[Tigerlily Gamgee]

Yeah, that has been pointed out already.. but when I asked if I should change it, no one really answered.
I didn't really notice that the logo already had "the" in it... worked fast.
Don't know when I'll get around to changing it, though, because it involves redoing it, and my life is extremely complicated at the moment.

[SonOfBombadil]

OK, don't worry about it at all. I was just wondering if you saw it there.

[VanimaEdhel]

Hey, Tig, I haven't been on for a little while, but think it would be okay for me to send you my pic too?

I always come back to visit on special days. Why is that? I think last time was around Christmas...now it's my 18th birthday.

[THE Ka]

Those fresh corpses tend to be the ones that stink the most... :p


Everyone loves the newest brand... :p ;)


~ Fashion bores me ka

[Lathriel]

I will try to send a picture but I will have to dig one up. And it will be after exams too. I am suposed to be studying and yet I find myself on the downs. (Hate when that happens :D )

It is neat to see you all, now I actually know what you guys look like. No more wondering about that.

The baby page;cute idea but you might get repetitive remarks. Everyone will be saying "AAAWWW, he/she is so cute!"

[alatar]

I will try to send a picture but I will have to dig one up.

Is there a pun in there somewhere?

Forget studying; posting at the BDs is much more important. ;)

Good luck with those exams!

[Kuruharan]

Forget studying; posting at the BDs is much more important.

Truly, you will be a responsible parent...

[alatar]

Truly, you will be a responsible parent...

Yep. All that learning will just get them into trouble. And now that PJ has made the 'books' into 'movies,' there's no longer any reason for my children to learn readin' anyways.

Some guy once said, "ignorance is bliss," and I just want my chidren to be happy. And if it's not on TV, just how important can it be?

;)

[Kuruharan]

In some perverse ways I find myself in complete agreement with that. ;)

[alatar]

In some perverse ways I find myself in complete agreement with that. ;)

See? Just put your brain on hold and it all just starts making sense.

And someone's children have to dig the ditches...

[Balin999]

Hey ho,
I guess most of you won't know me since I'm not very active at the moment (my last post was about a year ago). Well, at least Helka should know me since he is one of the old regs too :).
anyways, I sent Tigerlily a new, more recent picture. Hope you like it.

edit: I wonder why no one has mentioned yet that dancing spawn of ungoliant is quite cute, too :D

[dancing spawn of ungoliant]

*Blush* Thank you! :)

[elronds_daughter]

Oh, but we have mentioned it! Fea made mention of Spawn taking away some of her fans... ;) Which I think is quite aplicable. :D

[the phantom]

I guess most of you won't know me since I'm not very active at the moment
I remember you.

If I recall, we had a deal that if I could find you, you would give me free room and board for the year. :p

It's been a long time. Welcome back.
I wonder why no one has mentioned yet that dancing spawn of ungoliant is quite cute
Her pic went up when she and I were conspiring werewolves (see ME Mirth if you're confused) so I just tacked on my comment about her pic to a pm.

So, I mentioned it, just not right here on the thread.

She rejected my marriage proposal, though. I was quite disappointed. She said something about "but you're in Nebraska and I'm in Finland, plus I've never met you".

I just don't understand her reasoning.

[Kuruharan]

Fea will be quite upset when she hears.

[Gil-Galad]

a-ha ha ha...poor phantom..., you should have taken it easier...i know i did...bah i've lost all interest

[dancing spawn of ungoliant]

She rejected my marriage proposal, though. I was quite disappointed. She said something about "but you're in Nebraska and I'm in Finland, plus I've never met you".
But honey, you must understand that if you want to make a pack of cubs, the distance might be an issue... ;)


I thank you all for your kind comments and for boosting my egocentrism (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=390608&postcount=16) ! (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showthread.php?t=11932&page=1) :)

[Lalaith]

Is it my imagination, or do the Barrowdowns harbour more than their fair share of redheads?

[the phantom]

Fea will be quite upset when she hears.
Oh, yes, I'm sure she will be. But she had it coming. True she gave me a "yes", but she keeps putting it off. In January she said "as soon as I graduate", then in March she changed it to "after I turn 18 in August", and now she says "after I get my degree".

After that, I'm sure it will be "after I get a new job", and then "after I get my big promotion", and then "after I retire".

I just can't take that torture any more.
But honey, you must understand that if you want to make a pack of cubs, the distance might be an issue...
But I proposed a solution to that. Every other weekend, have your friends pack you in a box and mail you to me. On the other weekends I'll do the same.

What is your objection to that?

(I'm not sure you should answer that, I suspect we're rather close to receiving a slap from the mods for being off topic)

[Kath]

Is it my imagination, or do the Barrowdowns harbour more than their fair share of redheads?

Not just in your imagination Lalaith but maybe there's a reason. Someone commented before that the BD's look less geeky than expected. Well red hair is technically due to a mutation so maybe we get the mutants intead :D .

But this does depend on how many of them are real redheads.

[Evisse the Blue]

But this does depend on how many of them are real redheads.
I for one am not. :p I'm a brunette actually. I dye my hair red as a tribute to the lovely lady in your avatar, Kath. :D

[Orominuialwen]

Although my picture doesn't really look like it, my hair is reddish-brown in real life, and it is natural.

[Lathriel]

Going way back to Alatar's post on the previous page...The pun was unintended. I didn't realize I had made one untill you mentioned it :D

[dancing spawn of ungoliant]

My parents refuse to let me put a picture of myself on the internet, which is understandable Yes, that's reasonable. Now I'll just have to imagine you with blue long hair and really pale skin :p
I suspect we're rather close to receiving a slap from the mods for being off topic Probably, so I suggest we make our parcel schedules by pm.

[Kath]

I'm a brunette actually. I dye my hair red as a tribute to the lovely lady in your avatar, Kath.

Dang it! I was gonna do that during the summer. Well at least since we probably live half the world apart no one can say I copied you!

[Lush]

Mmmm, let's see.

Lalwende is definitely one of my favourite redheads, as well as my favourite photographer (as I already mentioned, davem's picture is gorgeous).

I'm obsessed with Aina's haircut. Favourite accessory is currently a tie between Heren's bandana and Elennar's flowers.

And Mad Baggins is most effortlessly chic.

So there.

[HerenIstarion]

Yours truly and his bandana are always at your service, my lady

*bows

[Balin999]

Woho I'm glad that at least someone still knows me. And phantom, I have to confess that I've forgotten about our deal, but it came to my mind again when I read about it in your post... I guess I'd have been rather surprised if you were standing in front of my door and saying "it's me, phantom... finally"
:)

And I made a mistake, I wrote that "Helka" should remember me, though I meant
HerenIstarion, don't ask me why I confused the names, but well, it's been a while...

And I always said and keep telling her that Lush is quite a hottie, too *harrrr*

And phantom since I live in Austria, I'm nearer to Dancing spawn of ungolianth. ;)

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Fea will be quite upset when she hears.
I can contain my upset only if I am part of the wedding party. ;) But tp, what ever happened to us performing the most impressive service to the world and combining our flawless genetics to make beautiful, brilliant, cunning, and witty beings that will surpass even ourselves? *sigh*

True she gave me a "yes", but she keeps putting it off. In January she said "as soon as I graduate", then in March she changed it to "after I turn 18 in August", and now she says "after I get my degree".
Alas, now it must wait longer. "As soon as I graduate" is in barely over a week, and I'll just be too busy for a long distance marriage this summer. "after I turn 18 in August" won't work, because I've reserved that time period for the piercing that I went to get a week ago and could not.

Now the better thing to do would be for you, Mister Traveller, to relocate to my part of the country. ;) Placing all the responsibility on me like that... what could you be thinking?

And a remarkably more on-topic comment, Balin, although I do not remember you well, I recognize your name. That must count for something, right?

[Ainaserkewen]

I'm obsessed with Aina's haircut. That's really nice of you to say Lush, I've been getting some nasty feedback from my friends who all preferred my long hair. This makes me feel better.

I wonder if I'm counted in this "red hair" observation. I've never been sure what colour my hair is. I call it Strawberry blond...but I still like to think of myself as a redhead. What think?

[obloquy]

Photo of me (http://www.geocities.com/scdg4ever/pics/ted.jpg) for the curious. That's a little old, though, so my hair is a bit different now. Feel free to add it to the BD gallery.

[alatar]

so my hair is a bit different now.

Might I suggest a razor? ;)

[Gil-Galad]

...or a lawn mower?

[Esgallhugwen]

Woah, dude! I second Gil-Galads motion for a lawn mower. Groovitude :p

[Orominuialwen]

That's got to be a wig...

[Kuruharan]

Tsk! Shame on you people urging the shaving (or mowing) of a beard and really, really big hair!! :p

[Esgallhugwen]

Your right it is probably a wig, but still. I don't mind seeing a long beard ie: Gandalf's as long as it's well kept.

[THE Ka]

No! they should keep it, but backcomb it adding aquanet!

Sorry, I make it a habit to impersonate Robert Smith... ( His hair is so beautiful!)

But, anyways, you remind me of my friend Roberto. Except, your fro is taller.


~ Ka

[Balin999]

And a remarkably more on-topic comment, Balin, although I do not remember you well, I recognize your name. That must count for something, right?

I guess my post count will explain why I'm remembered or known by only few members.
But I appreciate that you recognize me :)

[HerenIstarion]

The followng post consists of winks, mainly

Not only you, Balin, but your alter ego Sauron too ;)

I remember seeing your pic as well, one with helicopter looming on the background. I suppose it will fit nicely, what with alleged ability to fly or hover ghosts are famous for

I remember the time when 400 odd posts was considered an enourmous amount as well ;)

Aina, no worries, your hairstyle is awesome!

[Kath]

I wonder if I'm counted in this "red hair" observation.

I was counting you in that Aina, and your hairstyle is great! Makes you look very elf-like. :D

And I also remember Balin999 but only from old threads - possibly in the Quiz Room?

[Orominuialwen]

I too remember Balin 's old picture. He looked rather like Elijah Wood in it, and I recall that he spent a lot of time explaining to people that he didn't really look like Elijah in real life, just in that picture.

[Balin999]

Wow I'm almosut famous around here :)
To be honest, I forgot that some people thought that I looked like Elijah wood.
But the pic I send Tigerlily is very different... I'm wearing a suit and in the meantime I've grown a goatie ... or sth like that.
It's possible that you know me from the old quiz room threads... but they most be very old since I haven't posted there since.... a 100 years or so :)
Your right Heren, I had that Sauron999 account... well well well.... the times they are a-changing.
I'm in an online clan at the moment (we play a Half-life-mod, not counterstrike, though)
and there I'm known by the name Targon. Any know where that guy comes up in Lotr? ;)

[Arwen Imladris]

Isn't he one of the men of Gondor? Oh wait for it, "Soldier, Third Company, Citadel Guard (Minas Tirith)". Ha. *Does little Dance*

Ok, right, on topic.

Very nice job Tigerlily! I don't really understand your picture, Gil-galad! And is that a picture you drew yourself, Abercrombieofrohan? Looks nice.

I don't have any pictures of me on my computer, but if I ever get around to scanning one, I'll send it over.

[VanimaEdhel]

If anyone was ever curious, HERE (http://img238.echo.cx/img238/5259/moi0052nz.jpg) I am. Probably the only time you'll see me without makeup.

[Encaitare]

That's a really pretty necklace. :)

[Tigerlily Gamgee]

Sorry that I haven't updated in a while... my life has been rather, er, busy, interesting, disappointing, frustrating... well, I've covered the map of emotions, and I haven't been motivated to do much else. I'll try to update before I take my mini vacation, though... but I can't promise that it will get done. Depression has been winning lately, so I don't know what chance motivation stands against it.

[Gil-Galad]

don't worry Tig, i know how its feeling, last week has been...well horrible for me, but heres some words of encouragement

"I know what you need, some encouraging words...you can do it, now make a hundred more! *cracks whip*"


with love,

Gil

[VanimaEdhel]

That's a really pretty necklace. :)

Many thanks. :)

[Elennar Starfire]

Yes, very nice. I want to know where I can get one.

[elronds_daughter]

Oooh, agreed. Very nice accessory you've got there.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Don't worry, Tig. I know alllllllll about emotional-roller-coaster weeks. I would post why I know about them, but I'm sure people don't really want to know about me finishing high school, my dog almost dying, my guy issues, my college issues, my parent issues, or my classmates-til-Friday-when-I-never-have-to-acknowledge-them-as-classmates-again issues. :rolleyes:

So here are encouraging words: Things get better. I promise. And since I know everything, how can you possibly doubt me? No, I'm serious. Things always get better. Especially if you make yourself look for things to make you smile. Read a good book. I can name one or two (coughLotRcough). Or watch a funny movie. Or get your favorite kind of ice cream and eat it outside on the grass in the sun. That kind of thing.

And think of it this way... at least your tone-deaf next-door neighbor isn't butchering really good music with his electric guitar by trying to play along. :p

And if it helps, we all think you're doing a fantastic job.

[Bêthberry]

Is this a dance photograph, Vanima, with your hair tied back starkly? I like it, particularly the colouring. Skip the makeup. :)

I must say my accessories are somewhat different from Lush's, as is my taste in older men. Nothing against davem, but Narfforc's piccie suggests something impish to me.

And as for accessories, I'm tied between SpM's adorable kids (tsk, using them to increase your charm quota!) and Meela's cat. That garden wall behind Meela is straight out of Middle-earth it seems to me.

Tig, this is just so cool. Really. You've made a wonderful contribution to the Downs here. Better than cool even!

:smokin:

[Tigerlily Gamgee]

And just where is your picture, Bethberry??? :)
Ok, I got off my sorry butt and updated. I'm truly sorry to those who've had their pictures rotting in my inbox... but hey, we're dead, so we're used to rotting, no?
I added Balin999 and SonOfBombadil (yay for uping the male count), and removed Encaitare as per her request. I also changed my piccie, because I got bored... haha.

[Balin999]

Wow, that new pic of yours is better than the last one, Tigerlily.
You're quite a hottie too :D

[Fordim Hedgethistle]

And as for accessories, I'm tied between SpM's adorable kids (tsk, using them to increase your charm quota!) and Meela's cat. That garden wall behind Meela is straight out of Middle-earth it seems to me.


What, no words of commendation for my own fetching chapeau?

Vive Les Expos!!

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

But Fordim, it doesn't matter what picture we see of you. You are cemented as Indie. Until you post a picture of Harrison Ford, there shall remain no comment. :p