The Face behind the Pseudonym

[Turambar]

I stole the idea (and the title of this thread) from another Tolkien site. The members posted links to their pictures so everyone got to see what their fellow site members actually looked like. I thought it was a good idea, it engendered (as you can imagine) some good natured teasing and jokes. However, I'm not going first ! smilies/frown.gif Anyone else feeling brave out there?

[The Barrow-Wight]

You can see some of us (though maybe with a slightly different name) on the Chat Wights Page (http://www.barrowdowns.com/chatwights.asp)

[Turambar]

Exactly how I pictured all of you . . . NOT ! Which one is Mithadan?

[Elrian]

Alot of picture frames with x's in there smilies/frown.gif I don't have much luck with posting pictures but here goes.
http://www.fortunecity.com/millenium/fairview/162/a-angel.gif


It's not as good as the one I wanted to post smilies/frown.gif

[ January 09, 2002: Message edited by: Elrian ]

[Enkanowen]

My Pictures are here. (http://www.geocities.com/kittencoma/ImaginativePlaygrounds)

there's about a gazillion pictures of me on my website so have fun finding them all

[Turambar]

Enkanowen - Cool ! smilies/smile.gif

[Samwise]

I'm no good at posting pictures, either.
"Eavesdropping Sir? I don't follow you, begging your pardon. There ain't no eaves at Bag End, and that's a fact."
Sam Gamgee

[Elrian]

I did come up with one that is a bit more downish than the one above.
http://members.fortunecity.com/dbard/scarycln.gif

Maybe too much? smilies/eek.gif

[Turambar]

Elrian - the pic doesn't come through, there's just a "Fortune city" icon. smilies/frown.gif

[Sindalómiel]

It came through on my computer

[Turambar]

Hmm, that's weird (that your computer shows it and mine doesn't). I'll try posting my pic after I figure out a public site to do so.

[Turambar]

Ah - there's Elrian's pic. smilies/biggrin.gif I had a feeling that BD'ers would not want to post their reals visages. But that's funny, Elrian. Like The Joker on acid.

[Lush]

I swore to myself that I would never become an exhibitionist...It's funny how the years seem to have put dents in my principles.
So, here is my lovely little page, where you can see my lovely visage (http://pages.prodigy.net/ucgltd).
Everyone else,...great pictures, although you are a bit shy, no? smilies/wink.gif

[Nazgûl Queen]

<center><font color="red">I dont have a scanner so none of you can see my pictures!
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[ January 11, 2002: Message edited by: Nazgûl Queen ]

[Turambar]

Lush - Very cool picture ! And you are Natalia the Lush ! I just assumed you named yourself after the band. Never heard of James Purefoy before though.

[Lush]

Hahahaha, Turambar, thanks. I didn't name myself Lush, that nickname was created because of...well, not because of any band, I can tell you that much.
As for James Purefoy, he did a great job as Edward in A Knight's Tale, and an equally great job in an otherwise ridiculously bizarre horror movie that I bought off Amazon last summer. I believe the USA title is Dead of Night.
Now that we are thoroughly off-topic, I think it's almost time for me to hit the sack.

[Sindalómiel]

I'd post my pic if I can work out how, it's not on a website since my uni deleted my page.

[Sindalómiel]

My Page (http://rineee.tripod.com/Rineee/)

My pics on here, if anyone really wants to know. The site's incredibly boring, there's nothing on it yet except one pic.

[ January 12, 2002: Message edited by: Sindalómiel ]

[Evil Anya]

My pic is my icon. Lush--you look like Helena Bohnam(sp) Carter in that picture, that's a compliment as i think she's very pretty.

[Lush]

Thank you, Anya. smilies/smile.gif, although I look nothing like Helena in real life (maybe it's the pale skin, I don't know). I like your pic very much too, it has attitude.

[Glenethor]

Lush, are you Russian? Always wanted to visit and see the original Dark Lord in embalmed in his mausoleum! Didn't see any pics of you, though.
smilies/smile.gif

Do the Powers that be allow for uploading photos to this site? On my old site, we had a 'family album' run by one of the members (run on some free host). Talk about weirdos...
smilies/biggrin.gif

[Raefindel]

I'd post a picture, but the only one I have is a family photo with my mother-in-law in it and I promised myself I wouldn never make you guys cry.

[Turambar]

Nice to see that some ppl posted their pics. Anya, you don't look evil at all. Why don't some more ppl get brave?

[Aralaithiel]

One of these days I'll get a pic up. I am working on some reader art of me. I have a doll of myself already made...Hmmm...maybe I'll scan her!
Y'all have some doozies! smilies/biggrin.gif

[Raefindel]

I don't post a picture because Red-headed elves are unnatural. And I wouldn't want to shock anyone.

[Lush]

Originally posted by Glenethor:
<STRONG>Lush, are you Russian? Always wanted to visit and see the original Dark Lord in embalmed in his mausoleum! Didn't see any pics of you, though.
smilies/smile.gif

Do the Powers that be allow for uploading photos to this site? On my old site, we had a 'family album' run by one of the members (run on some free host). Talk about weirdos...
smilies/biggrin.gif</STRONG>

I am indeed Russian. Half of the population of North Carolina is terrified of me. I'm "that durn foreigner."
I saw the Dark Lord last summer on a visit to Moscow. The Masoleum has a creepy aura about it; an aura of a million tears.
Sorry about the lack of picture, had decided to take it off due to a couple of creepy e-mails I recently got (not from anyone at the Downs, I don't think).
Alas, my exhibitionitst tendencies have won over, and I have updated my site, take a look. (http://pages.prodigy.net/ucgltd) It's very educational! smilies/biggrin.gif

[ February 24, 2002: Message edited by: Lush ]

[Raefindel]

You are definately an Elf, Lush!

[Marileangorifurnimaluim]

Lush - Visit to Moscow? Where do you actually live?

Alas, I tend to be the one behind the camera, so have few photos with me in them, none of which are scanned.

-Maril

[Maltagaerion]

OK...you asked for it.

Most recent pic (http://www.digitalfuzz.com/gene-o/bbspics/FlooHiking2.jpg)

Somewhat recent (http://www.digitalfuzz.com/gene-o/bbspics/FlooHiking.jpg)

Pretty old pic (http://www.digitalfuzz.com/gene-o/bbspics/262Gene.jpg)

I know I know...I look nothing like an elf smilies/smile.gif

[Glenethor]

Hi Lush,

You are indeed a beautiful young woman...er...elf! I am sorry to hear that you have been harrassed. Yeah, there are sickos online who thrive on its anonymity.
So what do you do to scare those poor 'Mericans? Do you go door to door trying to sell copies of Das Kapital from the Moscow University Press? smilies/wink.gif (I have a copy from there). smilies/evil.gif

Anyways, Russia is one country that I would especially like to visit. One of my academic loves was 20th century Russian/USSR history. Fascinating stuff, especially after 1917. It is where most of 20th century history was made. I will probably wait a few more years for things to stabilize there a bit though.

Dos Vedanya, Tovarisch! (that is about the limit of my Russian)

PS, would you consider Stalinist Russia and Mordor a reasonable comparison?

[Turambar]

Maltagaerion - where were you hiking?

[Raefindel]

Yes, that looked faniliar to me too. Where were you hiking?

[Maltagaerion]

Well this pic (http://www.digitalfuzz.com/gene-o/bbspics/FlooHiking2.jpg) was taken at a campground a few miles south of Gorman, California. This pic (http://www.digitalfuzz.com/gene-o/bbspics/FlooHiking.jpg) was taken on the trail leading up to Condor Peak in the Big Tujunga Canyon area in the San Gabriel Mountains behind Los Angeles.

Hope that helps smilies/smile.gif

[Lush]

Thanks everyone, at least now I'll have a rebuttal for all those times that my "dear" friends tell me "Ach, you are too thin! Ach, you're forehead is too high! Ach, your cheekbones make you look like a corpse!" I'll just say I am a noble-blooded Halfelven and leave it at that.
Maril-I would love to see a pic of you. All I know about your appreance is that you are apparently short. And btw, I currently reside in North Carolina.
Glenethor-I would not compare Stalinist Russia to Mordor, simply because that the spirit there remained despite everything. I am actually at the beginning of a massive undertaking-a book that weaves Russian history with Russian legend & fairy-tale, for my baby brother, who was born in the States. Mayhap he will read it one day, and love Russian history as much as I do, selfish expatriate that I am. I am glad that you are interested in that crazy stuff though; if I do overcome my laziness and look to work on it seriously, can I count on you to offer your opinions?
Maltagaerion-I bow before hikers! smilies/wink.gif
Raefindel-I love red-heads! Why so shy?
Anyone else wish to take that leap of faith and post their picture? I am STILL WAITING for one from Turambar, the apparently not-so-fearless creator of this thread! smilies/biggrin.gif

[onewhitetree]

Russian history is indeed a glorious thing. I am not a history buff by any stretch of the word, yet the glory days, and the downfall, and all the stories about Russia to this day just enchant me. There's so much beauty there.

[ February 24, 2002: Message edited by: onewhitetree ]

[Raefindel]

Well, I wouldn't mind posting a Picture of myself, lush, but (and I know I'm going to hear about this from all of you) but my husband doesn't want me to. And, Yes, I DO comply with his wishes. Not because I have to but because that is how you keep a peaceful 17-year marriage.

[Raefindel]

Maltagaerion, I knew the mountains looked familiar. I lived 13 years in Southern Ca. Is the one in the hangar in Mojave? I've been there. smilies/smile.gif

[Maltagaerion]

Hehe nope. THAT one was taken at the Planes of Fame Museum in Chino, California. Not very Tolkienish of me but I have a deep love of aircraft of the 30s and 40s.

[Raefindel]

No, not tolkienish, but you are definately allowed to have other interists. Cool Pics. Thanks for sharing!

[Glenethor]

Lush,

Certainly, I would be pleased to offer any assistance I can. If you ever wish to discuss this stuff, you may email me at: geetarzan@gosympatico.ca, or send me a private message.

PS, you remind me of a younger Gillian Anderson from the X-Files. Except with longer hair... smilies/smile.gif

Glenethor

PPS, did I mention that Canada won the hockey gold????? DA DA KANADA!
smilies/tongue.gif

PPPS, I can well imagine that Lenin's tomb would be a little spooky.

[Lush]

Well, I wouldn't mind posting a Picture of myself, lush, but (and I know I'm going to hear about this from all of you) but my husband doesn't want me to. And, Yes, I DO comply with his wishes. Not because I have to but because that is how you keep a peaceful 17-year marriage.

Don't worry, I wouldn't hit on you! smilies/biggrin.gif No, I completely understand, actually.

PS, you remind me of a younger Gillian Anderson from the X-Files. Except with longer hair...

I've gotten that before! Though I am a rake compared to her. I actually look more like Amber Valetta now....
Looking over what I wrote
Can I be any more ridiculous?

PPS, did I mention that Canada won the hockey gold????? DA DA KANADA!

smilies/mad.gif smilies/mad.gif smilies/mad.gif
Though in all honesty, I didn't expect Russia to get it. With people like Bure & Yashin on the team, they were looking at a horrific clash of egos. Not good! Better luck next time!
Yes, I will congratulate "Canadia." smilies/biggrin.gif

[Sindalómiel]

Originally posted by Glenethor:
<STRONG>
PPS, did I mention that Canada won the hockey gold????? DA DA KANADA!
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</STRONG>

WAY of topic here but I feel the need to vent. I had to go to TAFE this morning so I set up a tape to tape the match and STUPID Channel 7 interupted the game with tons of clips of people falling down and other pointless junk so my tape ran out with TWO MINUTES LEFT! GGGGGGGGGRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!! SO NOT HAPPY! Can't they just show the game and then go on to crashes? smilies/mad.gif smilies/mad.gif smilies/mad.gif

Ok, ranting over. Feel free to continue discussing the original topic.

[Turambar]

Lush - I tried to post a pic but it didn't work - I'll figure it out one of these days. smilies/biggrin.gif

[Turambar]

Turambar (http://facelink.com/eyebeams)

I think that works. Now - someone else's turn !

[ February 25, 2002: Message edited by: Turambar ]

[Lush]

Turmabar, I'd hit on you, but this is not that kind of forum. smilies/biggrin.gif It's funny, but you look like the man I always imagined Hama (Theoden's servant) to be. Go figure.

[Turambar]

That's me, Mr. Minor Character. One fit to swell a progress, start a scene or two . . .

[Lush]

Oh, don't worry. I can't imagine what I would be. A blip in the background, perhaps?
Or that fox that happens on the company of hobbits in the forest, and is never heard from again. Yep, sounds like me! smilies/biggrin.gif

[Turambar]

Someone started a funny thread about the ultimate minor character in LotR - Ioreth's kinswoman.

[ February 26, 2002: Message edited by: Turambar ]

[Turambar]

I just realized that you've sentenced me to die, Lush. smilies/eek.gif Well, by X-mas 2003 anyway. Gotta live it up while I can.

[Estelyn Telcontar]

'Twas I, Turambar, who posted the "kinswoman" thread (Books II, "A Sad Literary Fate", if anyone's interested). Now you've got me wondering whether I was unconsciously making a statement about myself! (*checking my inner hard disc for an inferiority complex file*) - uh oh! Not one line to say, not even a name...I'd better ponder that for awhile! smilies/eek.gif
Nice picture, by the way! Maybe I'll post one someday; I need to have a new one taken (changes!), and will have to get help on how to do it, since my computer knowledge is rather rudimentary!

[ February 26, 2002: Message edited by: Estelyn Telcontar ]

[Lush]

Originally posted by Turambar:
<STRONG>I just realized that you've sentenced me to die, Lush. smilies/eek.gif Well, by X-mas 2003 anyway. Gotta live it up while I can.</STRONG>

Oops! But at least you die a noble death. As opposed to, uh, Denethor (now there's a creep I would never invite to the annual family orc-b-q). How about Beregond then? He doesn't die. And his son is a riot.

[Turambar]

Nope, I'm sticking with Hama; I've even changed my sig accordingly. LUSH HAS SPOKEN; I AM HAMA. smilies/smile.gif

[Lush]

Sweet.
I'd be one of Elrond's illegitimate children, but there seem to be too many running around on this forum as it is. smilies/biggrin.gif
A chap at the DMV (when he noticed that I was reading LotR while waiting in line) told me I was the splitting image of Galadriel, but he was probably just hitting on the sole young girl in his line of vision.
So I am still the fox. *wags her tail*
Any more pictures? Anyone?

[Kuruharan]

A chap at the DMV (when he noticed that I was reading LotR while waiting in line) told me I was the splitting image of Galadriel, but he was probably just hitting on the sole young girl in his line of vision.

smilies/biggrin.gif Ha-Ha smilies/biggrin.gif That reminds me of something, but I don't think I'll tell you the story. smilies/tongue.gif

[Lush]

Not fair! Not Fair! Kuruharan tell the story, or I shall roast you!

[Kalessin]

Oh go on then, I'm here (http://www.goldenbrown.freeserve.co.uk/alphamale.htm). Looking for a shadowy corner amongst all the beautiful people ...

Peace

[ February 27, 2002: Message edited by: Kalessin ]

[Kuruharan]

Musssssn't asssssk! smilies/tongue.gif

[Lush]

Kalessin-I like your picture, and the writing that follows it.
Kuruharan-You are horrible, horrible, horrible. Why do you build me up, buttercup? smilies/mad.gif

[Turambar]

I guess it was too much of a temptation for him.

[amyrlis]

Kalessin - just wanted to add that I also liked what is written on your page. It's easy to see why you are a Tolkien fan.

[amyrlis]

Okay, I'm trying to put a pic of me under my name, here goes.

[amyrlis]

Oops! Wrong address, trying again.

[amyrlis]

That's a little too small, so I'm trying another, sorry for all the posts!

[amyrlis]

No good either, oh well! Let's just try a pic of Galadriel instead.

[Kuruharan]

Think you got enough posts in on the thread there, amyrlis?

Sorry, I couldn't resist. smilies/smile.gif
It's the release of having an afternoon where for the first time since about Jan. 14
I don't have anything particular to do.
I'm loving every minute of it. smilies/tongue.gif

[ February 28, 2002: Message edited by: Kuruharan ]

[Lush]

Any more pictures?
Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?

[amyrlis]

Yeah Kuruharan I know! I was getting a little carried away there. Just trying to put a picture of me on there without adding a whole link my personal web page, guess I'm still a little shy. Didn't you tell me once that you used to live in CO? We are getting totally dumped on today, 6-12 inches in the metro area! Unfortunately I don't think the mountains will get as much. I just hope I can survive the commute tonight! May need to call Gwaihir to swoop in and save me!

[ March 01, 2002: Message edited by: amyrlis ]

[Kuruharan]

Yes I did once. smilies/smile.gif

I'll probably be getting that same weather system late tonight and tomarrow morning. Hopefully, we'll miss the 6-12 inches of snow though.

Sorry, I have no pic to post. No scanner. (And no recent photos of me either.)

[Joy]

Here's my picture (http://members.truepath.com/KingdomWarrior/picture.htm)