A Memorial of Members

[Glirdan]

Rune, Galadriel actually checks in often. Trust me. I have an ambition to beat her in posts under the G's. So far, she's winning. :rolleyes:

Edit- I just looked and I just realised that I have actually passed her!! YAY!!

[Mithalwen]

And she still has to reclaim the "the Thunder Mistress" part of her name from Gil-galad... :(


Just for information, she did contact me shortly after that WW gameand she was having a hectic time in real life - clearly things may not have got better but I think she has checked in since..

[littlemanpoet]

What has happened to Wilwarin? I miss her! :(

[Glirdan]

Ahh, the dear old butterfly is out on leave for the time being. She's gotten real busy with RL stuff. She will be back (hopefully) in the summer.

[wilwarin538]

What has happened to Wilwarin? I miss her! :(

I'm touched that someone missed me. :) But Glirdan is right, I have school and work and just haven't gotten much time to come on. I'm hoping that I'll be able to come on more once summer comes along. Maybe even this week(since its the march brake).

I miss you all to!

[Diamond18]

I just noticed that today is burra's 22nd birthday. Now there is someone I haven't seen in an age and a day.

[Ithaeliel]

Ith- I'm hoping that you didn't just come on the BD for a few days and then leave again.

Well, hehe... I suppose I did. Life is distracting. I did want to come back and say hi to old friends and perhaps meet some new people (since I'm sure there are many).

A lot of things have changed. I'm graduating and going to Boise State University next year, and planning on a master's degree in American Sign Language following a baccalaureate in some subject that only God knows for the time being. I'm also getting married on (tentatively) June 2, 2007. I know we're young, but we are very very happy together. I've discovered a love and somewhat of an affinity for jazz singing, and I hope to pursue that through college at least.

I still remember all the great people here at the Downs, and I regret becoming too busy to spend time here in the first place, even though such obstacles will probably continue. How is everyone? I see the site has changed quite a bit, and it looks nice.

I look forward to seeing you all again.
Namaarië,
Ithaeliel

[JennyHallu]

YAY FOR YOUNG MARRIAGES!!!

(I have to say that...just look at my birthday in my profile, and Hubby and I have been married almost 9 months now.)

I'm one of those new people've been popping out of the woodwork like bored termites. Nice to meet you!

[Eonwe]

I wish a certain Ent would rampage the Downs in Balrog form more frequently...

[Glirdan]

I know what you mean Eonwe....I miss that firey Ent...

[Child of the 7th Age]

Ithaeliel,

We do miss you in the RPG forums. Good luck on everything, including the planned for wedding (if you're still here to read this.....)

Child

[Ithaeliel]

We do miss you in the RPG forums.


I miss you all, too! I am hoping to stick around and jump into an RPG whenever a new one becomes available... I need to start refreshing on plotting skills... good to see you, Child!

[Durazor]

Welcome, Durazor.
You last visited: 11-21-2004 at 09:43 PM

Been a while it seems :) Yes, I had forgotten my password, and never really bothered to retreive it, since I didnt feel the need to make any new posts... Ah... memories :D still interesting to browse the forums now and then... ohh, there's that feeling of nostalgia again...

[Jessica Jade]

Hello, everybody. I used to frequent this site like I was being paid to, but alas, it has been 4 long years since I've posted regularly. I'm afraid to say that I haven't kept up; I'd probably have to re-read both the Lord of the Rings and the Silmarillion in order to properly participate in discussions here again. I just wanted to say hello to all the members who've been around since 2002 or earlier (I recognize many of you!) as well as "Hi! I'm Jessica! Nice to meet you!" to the ones I haven't met. It has been too long, and I've missed you all, this site, being on fire for Tolkien, everything! I hope everyone's been well, and I'll continue to lurk obscurely until I perhaps find a post that my rusty brain can handle :)

[Estelyn Telcontar]

Welcome back, Jessica! I saw your name on the forum today and recognized the familiar nick from the good ol' days. Hope you'll enjoy your comeback!

[mormegil]

I really miss Holbytlass I haven't seen or heard from her in at least a month. So if you're out there Holby we miss you very much and hope all is well.

[Mithalwen]

I miss her too but I know she is in the throes of moving house so that may have affected her internet connection. And the woman has four children!!! It is amazing she manages anything for herself at all..

[Glirdan]

So I'm not completely nuts. I thought we were missing our dearly beloved Birthday wisher. No wonder I've missed a ton of birthdays!! :eek:

[littlemanpoet]

Hello, everybody. I used to frequent this site like I was being paid to, but alas, it has been 4 long years since I've posted regularly. I'm afraid to say that I haven't kept up; I'd probably have to re-read both the Lord of the Rings and the Silmarillion in order to properly participate in discussions here again. I just wanted to say hello to all the members who've been around since 2002 or earlier (I recognize many of you!) as well as "Hi! I'm Jessica! Nice to meet you!" to the ones I haven't met. It has been too long, and I've missed you all, this site, being on fire for Tolkien, everything! I hope everyone's been well, and I'll continue to lurk obscurely until I perhaps find a post that my rusty brain can handle :)
Are ...... you .... who ... I think you are? :eek:

Jessica? As in , "Are You Writing Serious Fantasy" Jessica?

Why, you're practically all grown up now I bet! :D

[symestreem]

Does anybody know what happened to Finwe? And did Perky Ent leave or get banned? It was a surprise not to see his name on the Member's List... I remember him from the Quiz Room.

Looking back over this thread makes me feel very old-- I joined the 'Downs right after it (the thread) started way back in 2002, under another name. And yet there are members listed here who were gone before I ever set mouse here.

[Thinlómien]

And did Perky Ent leave or get banned? It was a surprise not to see his name on the Member's List... I remember him from the Quiz Room. Perky has had RL problems and he hasn't had a working internet connection...

[Bêthberry]

The Perky Ent hasn't been banned and is still on the member list. You just have to look under "T" rather than "P". ;)

[symestreem]

The Perky Ent hasn't been banned and is still on the member list. You just have to look under "T" rather than "P". ;)

And yet they call me smart... :rolleyes:

Thanks.

[Thinlómien]

Tar-Ancalime hasn't been here for months... I wonder what's happened to her.

Also, some really active members have been alarmingly silent these days (take Ang for an example), but I guess it's the summer holiday that should be blamed here...

[Mithalwen]

Ang will be back in September. He has been travelling a lot....

[Fordim Hedgethistle]

I still miss Kransha. And whatever has happened to Amanaduial the Archer??

[Valier]

Know who I really miss.......Garin. Where did he go I wonder? Will he be back?

[mormegil]

Know who I really miss.......Garin. Where did he go I wonder? Will he be back?

Garin had some major things in life come up. I'm not sure if he will be coming back anytime soon but if I speak to him again, which may be soon I'll let him know he is missed.

[Valier]

Yes Morm please do!! I miss his so called "brash demeanor", it brightened my Days and wish him well for me. :D

[Holbytlass]

*sigh* I miss Shelob. I know she's getting ready for college, but still....

[Gurthang]

I miss Perky, too. Last I recall, he was having a delimma over picking his PT. He's got one now, I see, but he's not been around much since then.

AndGarin, I've also missed. I hope he can come back soon, maybe join in a WW game again.

This may be a surprise to most of you, but I'd like to see Loki back. I know that was a rather bad situation around him, but he brought a certain... initiative that I sort of liked. And he certainly made things interesting.

[mormegil]

This may be a surprise to most of you, but I'd like to see Loki back. I know that was a rather bad situation around him, but he brought a certain... initiative that I sort of liked. And he certainly made things interesting.

I fully agree I saw a lot of potential in him and thought he would been a good opponent/ally.

[Nogrod]

I must also agree to both Gurthang and Morm about Loki.

But even as I myself know that my own way of playing WW is not something everyone appreciates, I still think he (?!) could have made it better with a bit softer or more modest approach...

Sometimes something is just too much when one clearly states that all the others are only stupid and ignorant fools (even though the one who says this seems to be intelligent enough).

It's called bad manners or something. You natives know it better what to call it...

[Rune Son of Bjarne]

Never met Loki. . .

But I do miss Perky very dearly and I realy want to know how and hes family are doing. . . the last I heard was that they where still not able to return to New Orleans, :(

[Glirdan]

PERKY!!! WHERE ARE YOU!?!?!? Seriously!! He (other than Wilwa and her siblings) was one of the first friends I had on this site so I do miss him dearly.

I also really miss Garin. We still haven't gotten our chance to pay SpM back for that WW game. :p

As for Loki, none of us really got to know him to well, but I'd very much like too. Like you've all said, he's got a lot of potential.

Oh, Mith, thanks for letting us know about Ang. I sent him a PM to do for an interview for ME Idol after his elimination and I was wondering why I never got it back.

[Brinniel]

And whatever has happened to Amanaduial the Archer??
Indeed. She used to be quite a regular on the BD and I used to be in RPGs with her all the time. I was quite surprised not to see her around when I returned from my long absence. She hasn't updated her xanga blog for awhile either.

[Mithalwen]

Aman is another of our sixthformers - and one who has a lot of music commitments - so has many demands on her time. I hope very much she will get back to us sometime. I learnt so much from RPGing with her.

[Lalaith]

Both Cailin and Spawn have been very quiet or even absent this summer.

[Rune Son of Bjarne]

well Spawn is from Finland and they go to those weird cabbins for weeks. . . But I guess that only explains a few weeks.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

I knew where Ang was/is and I still miss him. And not just because he makes a spectacular Tom Felton in my ATM2. Because ever since he framed me Day 1 of the very first WW game and set the stage for Kuru's spectacular coup, I've become attached. Working with him so closely in Island of Sorrow... enlisting his aid for my own RP... beating each other senseless via wolvery... my long-standing belief that he looks like Antonio Bandares...

Anguirel, come back to us!

And Aman... the first 'Downer to welcome me. She spotted my name on the newly registered spot and PMed me. And that truly amazing duel in the Gauntlet Tavern that one time... I miss her.

Really, I miss the phantom. I'll admit it. I know that he lurks, but I haven't spotted a post in ages. My darling, my dear, how are we supposed to keep the rumors alive if you disappear like this?

[The Perky Ent]

Hi guys :)


Rune caught me on AIM, so I thought I'd say hi. Family's doing ok, I guess. I recently got accepted to a creative writing institute, so I might be comming back to brush up on my writing :O I miss you all <3


Oh, and I miss Finwe :eek:

[Firefoot]

Yeah, Finwe is definitely missed. And so are a lot of people who used to haunt the QR - Lindolirian, luthien-elvenprincess, NightKnight... (I know I'm missing people) It's been a long time since I would spend a couple hours at a time just exchanging trivia. It sort of lost it's appeal to me as a lot of those people weren't around as much. And Nilp. Apparently he's been around some but he hasn't posted much.I still miss Kransha. And whatever has happened to Amanaduial the Archer?? Heartily seconded. And Fordim, I rather miss seeing you around the RP'ing forums... ;)

It can be so sad when people come and go online... a lot of the time, you never find out what happened to them.

[Glirdan]

PERKY!! :D YAY!! I missed you!! Glad to know that you're doing good!! And yes, I noticed that Cailin, Spawn and Tailesin seem to have fallen quiet.

[The Perky Ent]

Yeah, Finwe is definitely missed. And so are a lot of people who used to haunt the QR - Lindolirian, luthien-elvenprincess, NightKnight... (I know I'm missing people) It's been a long time since I would spend a couple hours at a time just exchanging trivia. It sort of lost it's appeal to me as a lot of those people weren't around as much. And Nilp. Apparently he's been around some but he hasn't posted much. Heartily seconded. And Fordim, I rather miss seeing you around the RP'ing forums... ;)

It can be so sad when people come and go online... a lot of the time, you never find out what happened to them.


NightKnight, Amanduial, luthien, andNil? I miss them even more now :(

[Rune Son of Bjarne]

I miss Koneko, she was only here a brief period and not as geeky (about Tolkien) as most of us, but she was fun and was a vital part of the days when the Quiz Room was action packed.

I also know that she is just to bussy right now to re-join, but I still miss her.

[Rune Son of Bjarne]

What ever happened to Morsul of the Dark ?

He was a nice person to have in the forum.

[Nilpaurion Felagund]

Strange things happen to people insane with love . . .

[Bêthberry]

Birdland, aka Birdie, aka, just about any good animal voice possible in the rpgs back in the day. Wonderful sense of humour too, generous and kind spirited.

:(

[Mister Underhill]

Hard to believe, but the board software says that Birdie hasn't even lurked since 8/28/05 -- almost exactly a year ago. Alas, Birdie. There's a slew of members I associate with that era who aren't around anymore: Maril, Nar, Belin, Kalessin...

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

I miss Everdawn. :( And Iarwain.

[Glirdan]

I've been wondering, where has Enca gotten to?? And Saucy. He seems to have disappeared for a bit.

[Brinniel]

Members I dearly miss: Amanaduial, dragoneyes, Ithaeliel, Mattius, Vanima, and Auriel. I RPGed with all of them at least one time and miss writing with them.

Also, what has ever happened to Beren87, Raefindel, Arien, Alkanoonion, GaladrieloftheOlden, Gorwingel, and LePetitChoux? I have not seen any of them since I came back in June.

Finally, most wouldn't remember her, but Nevfeniel was always a friendly member of the Downs- I believe she was one of the first to welcome me when I first joined. She hasn't been around for at least three years. It was always a pity to see her disappear...

[Glirdan]

I noticed Ainaserkewen has gone missing. She was one of the first to welcome me and we talked frequently and I miss takling to her.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

I've been wondering, where has Enca gotten to?? And Saucy. He seems to have disappeared for a bit.
Encai's lurked, but she's been busy and hasn't really posted. Saucie needs to clear his inbox. :mad: ;)

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Does anyone know what has happened to the phantom?
I've been waiting ages to see his reaction to my comic strip in The Downer; "The Phantom and Alien".

Maybe Alien ate him! :eek:

[Rune Son of Bjarne]

From what I understand he is just very busy and pretty much only post in RPG's when needed to.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

He has been called away to join the intergalactic federation in a desperate defensive struggle against those who would like to destroy his cucumber eating privelages. Read: he's busy.

[Morsul the Dark]

What ever happened to Morsul of the Dark ?

He was a nice person to have in the forum.

Well I'm glad someone missed me I now officially have internet at my house so i hope to spend more time here again :D

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Chocolate chip, you're back!! Three cheers!

[VanimaEdhel]

Ummm...hi...*waves timidly and hides behind a tree*

wow being back here is weird.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Vanima! Amazing. Was there a party to which I wasn't invited at which some of my favorite 'Downers spent copious amounts of time before returning? Because two in one day-span makes me smile.

[Child of the 7th Age]

It must be something in the water. Early yesterday morning, I saw the famed doug*platypus (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/member.php?u=1154) lurking on the site, although he did not post. Just a ghost of a memory floating in....

And Vanima it is good to see you.

[Rune Son of Bjarne]

Good to see you again Morsul.

[Valesse]

Woohoo! Welcome back Morsul and Vanivanivanivani!

[Brinniel]

Hooray Vanima! I'm glad to see you back. :D

[mark12_30]

Hard to believe, but the board software says that Birdie hasn't even lurked since 8/28/05 -- almost exactly a year ago. Alas, Birdie. ...

Aye. The raven is flown, the dophin swam away, and the Downs is the poorer for it.

[Maikadilwen]

I miss Tirned Tinnu. She hasn't been on at all since the forum was moved. A most kind and intelligent woman, I must say. And I clearly remember our PM-discussion about the yummy-ness of Ciaran Hinds... :p

[Thinlómien]

Our dear spawn has been quit inactive lately. When she's online she's always only PMing.

I must say, I quite miss her.

[zifnab]

I haven't seen Bruce MacCulloch or Mat Heathertoes/Russandol for a while either. :( Zifnab was a good chap, too.


I'm still here! Thanks for the concern!


"If I never met you, I wouldn't like you. If I didn't like you, I wouldn't love you. If I didn't love you, I wouldn't miss you. But I did, I do, and I will.” - from somebody thats not me.

[Lush]

It's amazing to look back on my experiences here and realize that the forum, ephemeral as it might seem from a "real life" (whatever than means, as Mr. Nabokov used to say) perspective, has impacted my life in subtle and important ways. Some of the people who have made such a difference are still around. Others, it appear, are lost to me.

I miss them. :(

[Kuruharan]

I miss them.

Me too. I still remember my duelling companions from the now musty and forgotten Dragons vs. Balrogs thread that have now gone *poof* one way or another (lmp is still around, of course). My first real knock down drag out...brings a tear to me eye it does...

Not only that, but it suddenly dawned on me not too long ago that somehow or other I seem to have become one of the old timers...

[Anguirel]

spawn is a good correspondent and I expect she'll be back eventually, but in the interim her rest is well-deserved...

[dancing spawn of ungoliant]

Oh guys, I'm really touched by the fact that not only did some of you notice that I haven't been around, but it would seem that a few actually missed me, too.

Well, even though I wanted a break, I can honestly say that I've missed you, so I do intend to be a bit more active in the future, whether you like it or not. ;)

[Thinlómien]

Well, even though I wanted a break, I can honestly say that I've missed you, so I do intend to be a bit more active in the future, whether you like it or not. ;)Yay! :D

[Encaitare]

So I've come back after a long absence/lurk period (college makes one so busy!) and noted that Glirdy and Fea noted my absence back in August! Shame on me! *waves to everyone* I'm thinking maybe I'll pump some life into the CbC Sil discussion, since Aiwendil seems to be doing a lovely job of modding it but no one's posted in a few days. It'll get me reading the Sil again, at any rate.

[Child of the 7th Age]

Encaitare,

Good to see you again!

[Amanaduial the archer]

Terribly flattered at those of you who claimed to miss me - thank you, high praise to know I've been missed :) And for once, that was a statement totally sans sarcasm. Just wondering through anyway, and thought I'd drop by my acknowledgement of the warm happy feeling you've bestowed upon me...;)

Seriously, all pompous language aside, that was really lovely to find. Thanks :)

[frodo1021]

Didnt you guys miss me? Surely you did. :mad:

[Beleg Cuthalion]

Didnt you guys miss me? Surely you did. :mad:


Dude, you have got to have some pretty low standards (or a lot of free time. you pick) to be doing this...

I've got exactly what your looking for right here .......http://webpages.charter.net/connectingzone/disagree/43.gif



-Beleg



-EDIT I just noticed that we may have a little problme here

[OrcLeaderalpha]

Didnt you guys miss me? Surely you did. :mad:

looks like someone did some bad things here

[Alkanoonion]

I know it’s bad of me to say it as they could be big pains at times but I Miss Gimli son of Gloin and NN10 They made me laugh and cry at the same time.

My all time favourite poster was Gandalf who disappeared in 2002 I forget his full Forum name.

[Alkanoonion]

I finally remembered it was Gandalf the White, I first followed him here from M T. I also have not seen one white tree here for a long time; did she change her posting name? and the last one for today Zifnab.

What ever happened to the Downs memorial picture that we made years ago? the one listing all the old downs members..I think i had it once hosted on bigpond site but with a new pc and a dif web host not sure if it is still in the same place.

[Mattius]

Thank you. And hopefully I won't be disappearing again anytime soon.

I'm sad to see that so many BDers have disappeared during my absence. Tigerlily, Arien, Sophia, and Mattius to name a few....

Ith- I'm hoping that you didn't just come on the BD for a few days and then leave again. If that's so, well, I gonna have to come after you. I know where you live.....

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Arien, Sophia, and Mattius to name a few....


All great writers. Sorely missed in the RPG forums...

I MISS MATTIUS' CHICKEN!

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And LePetitChoux too, I'm grieved to mention


I didn't know her really...but when I was in Québec this weekend I was constantly thinking about her screen name. Little Cabbage...

-Aylwen

Members I dearly miss: Amanaduial, dragoneyes, Ithaeliel, Mattius, Vanima, and Auriel. I RPGed with all of them at least one time and miss writing with them.

Also, what has ever happened to Beren87, Raefindel, Arien, Alkanoonion, GaladrieloftheOlden, Gorwingel, and LePetitChoux? I have not seen any of them since I came back in June.

Finally, most wouldn't remember her, but Nevfeniel was always a friendly member of the Downs- I believe she was one of the first to welcome me when I first joined. She hasn't been around for at least three years. It was always a pity to see her disappear...

Hey guys, nice to see you didn't forget me!
I've been out of the Tolkien world for a while reading other things and this site kind of slipped off my radar but I'm back (chickenless unfortunately) but back nonetheless :)

[Mithalwen]

I miss Envinyatar. I know it has been quiet on the RPG threads but I don't think he has been here this year.... :( .

[Thinlómien]

I wonder where's Jenny...

[littlemanpoet]

I hear she's writing, which is taking all her time and energy.

[Thinlómien]

I hear she's writing, which is taking all her time and energy.
Good that someone knows these things... :) I'd love to see her around anyway. *sigh*

[Thinlómien]

There's so many people who used to be active but are away (for different reasons, some known, some unknown to me and who have been for periods of different length) or very inactive and I miss them. :(

Come back spawn, Nilp, Valier, Naria, Jenny, Ang and Roa! And Eonwe, Wilwa, Fordim, malkatoj and tar-ancalime too. (I know some of you have just too much RL stuff going on right now and some others might have lost interest with this forum or don't feel home at here anymore, but...)

And then there's a bunch of 'downers who I only see around in livejournal these days. I wouldn't mind seeing them actively posting here.

[Rune Son of Bjarne]

Why did you not mention me Lommy? :(

I hope that I atleast was amongst the LJ downers. . .

Anyways I know how you feel about all those who you mentioned. . . .I still hope that some might return, but I am feeling quite confident that 2 of them won't.

[Thinlómien]

Why did you not mention me Lommy? :(
I hope that I atleast was amongst the LJ downers. . .
You were among the LJ 'downers :), and that was why I didn't mention you, or Di, Encai or Ka or Fea or Celuien or Valesse or Cailín or... (though quite many of those I mentioned are not active in LJ either...)

The day before yesterday I spent time reding the Dueling Wizards ww-thread and it made me quite sad, because there were so many "lost" people playing and they were so great, for example Gurth the Good Wizard...

[Mithalwen]

Although we had more differences of opinion than agreements, I am sorry that the Saucepan Man isn't around very much anymore. One thing we were in agreement on was the importance of Remembrance Sunday and he usually changed is avatar so that it wore a poppy with pride. That it hasn't happened this year is rather sad ...

[Lalaith]

Ah, yes, as so often, good call Ms Mith. *goes to change siggy*

[Mithalwen]

Don't Ms me matey...... :eek:

"Single through choice not through force" :p

[Lalaith]

Oh, okiedokie, its just that I prefer Ms myself.....
But here's one thing I'm sure we will agree on - the lamentable absence of our dear Byronic Brand.

[Mithalwen]

Oh, okiedokie, its just that I prefer Ms myself.....
But here's one thing I'm sure we will agree on - the lamentable absence of our dear Byronic Brand.

I find it sounds ugly and is generally used by people who are unhappy about being single or unhappy about being married..... really, really hate it...

[Beren87]

Boo.

[Suldaledhel]

... the secret world of post-Smaug Dale hidden on BW's computer, pristine discussions before the movies...

I remember those days, back when myths and legends hadn't become such yet.

[mormegil]

I miss Holby and hope she comes to haunt again.

[Mithalwen]

So do I, but I got a Christmas Card ( but no news) so I guess she is reasonably ok. I imagine that with 4 kids she doesn't have a lot of spare time and also has a lot of competition for the computer....

[Lhunardawen]

I know I'm not in the best position to say this, since I've just recently returned to the barrow myself, but I already miss Feanor of the Peredhil.

[McCaber]

Yes, she and the phantom have been gone for a while.

Having recently read the predictions thread, I'm now wondering if there's a connection...

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Yes, she and the phantom have been gone for a while.

Having recently read the predictions thread, I'm now wondering if there's a connection...

the phantom does drop in from time to time. The other day he gave me some rep. :D

[Rune Son of Bjarne]

I know I'm not in the best position to say this, since I've just recently returned to the barrow myself, but I already miss Feanor of the Peredhil.

I think she drops in every now and again, but I wish she was more online in genneral. . . I haven't talked to her in ages.

[Mithalwen]

She has blogged but I thinks he said she was off line for a month .....

Oh I was just going to say how much I missed some of the people I RPGed with and one has logged in!! Serendipity!

[Kuruharan]

I was just reading through this thread and got to the last page and saw a post from me at the top of it...from 2006.

*wince*

[Eönwë]

I was just reading through this thread and got to the last page and saw a post from me at the top of it...from 2006.

Wow! It's Kuruharan!

[Durelin]

Whoa!! :eek:

Beren87!

Kuru!

[Kuruharan]

*waves*

Hello Eönwë.

Hi Durelin!

:)

[Durelin]

Evinyatar is online at this very moment!

*waves* Hi! We miss you! :D

[Mithalwen]

Seconded.

It really made my day :D

[Envinyatar]

*grins widely*

You are too kind, ladies!

Nice to see you're both still here. :)

:cool:

[Gorwingel]

Also, what has ever happened to Beren87, Raefindel, Arien, Alkanoonion, GaladrieloftheOlden, Gorwingel, and LePetitChoux? I have not seen any of them since I came back in June.

Oh my gosh... somebody remembered me!
I have to admit, it's been about three years since the last time I checked in.
What have I been up to since I joined this forum six years ago? Well, I've been busy finishing college (Bachelor in History), working for a mouse that wears little red pants, and just simply growing up and finding myself.
I still dearly love LOTR. Though at this moment my knowledge is quite rusty, so I plan to keep far away from the book forum at this time.

Though I'm really excited about the upcoming Hobbit movie!

[Brinniel]

Gorwingel! It's good to see you around again...I hope you're here stay for awhile at least. :)

[Mithalwen]

*grins widely*

You are too kind, ladies!

Nice to see you're both still here. :)

:cool:

Quick Dury, snare him with another splendid RPG proposal before he wanders off again...

[Durelin]

Haha, you flatter me now, Mith. It is always a great temptation, that game proposal form...

[Thinlómien]

What? A horde of old member reappearings? :eek::D I'm especially delighted to see Envinyatar - he was the first ever to rep a RPG post by me, even though he wasn't even playing in the RPG...

[Mithalwen]

Haha, you flatter me now, Mith. It is always a great temptation, that game proposal form...

Oh Dury, I dodn't do flattery merely state the truth... I still revisit Sirannon when I need cheering up.... (yes I do have a deeply hidden gooey side:p).

[Nilpaurion Felagund]

Been reading old Books threads, so now I miss Keep' and doug*platypus. :(

And Lindolirian. :(

[TheGreatElvenWarrior]

I see that nobody missed me in my short period of absence... oh well...

[Mithalwen]

but despite the fact we had many differences of opinion culminating occasionally in strong exchanges of views, I find I miss the humour and intelligence of The Saucepan Man greatly and hope that life is treating him well (now that he has seemingly discovered that it is sustainable beyond the Downs).

[Eomer of the Rohirrim]

I miss Saucepan Man too, and Fea. Larger than life figures both, but I also miss Numenorean. Where are you, man?

[Eönwë]

but despite the fact we had many differences of opinion culminating occasionally in strong exchanges of views, I find I miss the humour and intelligence of The Saucepan Man greatly and hope that life is treating him well (now that he has seemingly discovered that it is sustainable beyond the Downs).


You know, he still has the most posts out of all Downers.:eek::cool::D

[Mithalwen]

Despite not having posted for five months and little before.... yes..... while there are a delightful bunch of newer arrivals I do miss Sauce, Heren, Fordim and the reduced presence of others such as Lal and Dave.... the giants of my early days here...

[Lalaith]

I am sure you will empathise, Mith, when I tell you that reading the Grimoire while playing DWW, and now looking at Nilp's sig, has made me pine for Ang again. He was going to co-mod your operatic WW at one point, wasn't he? :(

[Eomer of the Rohirrim]

Ah yes, the other Downer, whose name would just not come to me a few moments ago, is The Only Real Estel. Funny guy.

[Lalaith]

Oh, and lovely Spawn. I always wanted to be a wolf with her....

[Nilpaurion Felagund]

Oh, and lovely Spawn. I always wanted to be a wolf with her....Well, she has, as Mithalwen had said, found a life 'sustainable beyond the Downs' . . .

I've spent most of my time back at BD reading old threads . . . and remembering the old days.

Look at us, talking like a bunch of old forum members.

You are old forum members.

[Mithalwen]

I am sure you will empathise, Mith, when I tell you that reading the Grimoire , has made me pine for Ang again. He was going to co-mod your operatic WW at one point, wasn't he? :(


I hope I can get him at least to act as consultant still. Yes there are many whose presence on the Downs I miss - including Ang whose posts were utterly delightful - but have the consolation of knowing that they are ok and hopefully enjoying life through LJ and Facebook.

There is an extra poignancy about the absence of people you only know through the Down's.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

I've said it many times, but I'm going to repeat myself:

The Barrow-Downs is the most fantastic web community I've ever come across. You guys are better than family.

:)

I missed you too.

[Rune Son of Bjarne]

I miss Gothmog!

He was nice to have around in many ways.

[Lhunardawen]

I've said it many times, but I'm going to repeat myself:

The Barrow-Downs is the most fantastic web community I've ever come across. You guys are better than family.

:)

I missed you too.
I guess I'm not just seeing things? Haha, she just couldn't stay away... :p

Wonderful to see you back here, Fea. :) (Yeah, even if I'm already starting to disappear myself...)

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

I guess I'm not just seeing things? Haha, she just couldn't stay away...

Ghostly, ethereal, and gorgeous though I may be... I'm here.

For about as long as it takes to play a werewolf game. I needed something to think critically about, you see. I get bored without things to occupy me. And you don't want to see me bored. Same way you don't want to see the Incredible Hulk... hungry.

[Thinlómien]

Can I second all that has been said here lately? I miss them too... :(

[Nogrod]

Can I second all that has been said here lately? I miss them too... :(Too many names and persons I learned to love and appreciate have gone indeed even if I'm a relative newbie still...

But there are also new people coming in - ones to become the household names and to become ones like those left. Like life it means coming and going; birth, blossoming and waning.

It leaves one with a quiet sadness of losing a friend but also with joy of meeting new people as a prospect of new friends.

I guess the internet-age is like this, just a bit faster our life-spans and real-life relations are (now I was betrayed to be the oldie I am!).

Miss you guys.

[ninja91]

I have been real busy with RL stuff like college, all the works

I will do my best to get on frequently, I saw lommy's and legate's posts on the birthday thread, and I promise I will try to get on. I am sure you all understan that I love this place, but things happen :cool:

until next time

[Mithalwen]

As the situation in Georgia deteriorates, I am sure I am not alone in holding Heren Istarion and his family in my thoughts and in being grateful that he is at least away from the immediate area of conflict.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

As the situation in Georgia deteriorates, I am sure I am not alone in holding Heren Istarion and his family in my thoughts and in being grateful that he is at least away from the immediate area of conflict.

You're not alone. Heren, you've got all my hopes and wishes...

[Mithalwen]

Alas that my gratitude was misplaced due to faulty geography - looking at maps over the weekend shows he is more than close enough. :(

[piosenniel]

Just to let everyone who expressed concern about HerenIstarion - I received a PM from him early this morning:

Hi Pio, my apologies for not being able to answer you earlier - have been stuck in a country with the family (went for vacation ere all this began) and only just managed to get out through lanes and by-roads. Excuse the brevity of the message as well - connection is erratic, better send a short message then find myself unable to send one at all. All three comparably (say, to this morning's conditions) safe and surely sound. Hope it won't get worse than that.

Let's hope this dangerous situation in Georgia is soon resolved in a peaceful manner.

[Thinlómien]

Thanks, pio, for informing us... :) I'm glad to hear that he and his family are safe.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Thank you so much, Pio. It's so good to know that they're relatively okay.

[HerenIstarion]

Here I am in person (virtually)

Again restraining from prolixity for fear of getting disconnected, my apologies

Thanks Pio for posting that for me :)

And Mith, I likes your avatar very much :)

[Mithalwen]

It is fantastic to have news of you. I intend to keep my avatar until the situation is more satisfactorily resolved :).

[Lhunardawen]

HI! It's so good to see you here, and to know that you and your family are okay. :)

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

*hugs Mister Istarion*

Thank you so much for keeping us informed. I can't say I'd blame you if you were too busy to keep web-pals up to date. But it is nice to have primary source reassurance.

[Estelyn Telcontar]

For those of you who would like to read more about HerenIstarion's experiences in the current conflict in his home country, here is a diary that covers some of them: George's Georgian War Diary (http://globalcomment.com/2008/the-war-diary-from-georgia/)

I was very moved by what I read there.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Thanks for providing this for us, Esty.

[Lalwendë]

Cheers, Esty! So has he sent his little one out of the country or has he kept his family close now things have calmed down?

The bit that had my hair standing on end was when he was saying about the axe and wondering whether to black out the windows of the cottage....:eek: And then writing about how he'd had his old Astra repaired...so everyday (I know all about the trials of keeping old family cars running) but in the midst of fear.

[Lalaith]

I was going to say that I enjoyed reading HI's blog but I feel that 'enjoy' isn't really the right word. Impressed, certainly - he is a very brave and resourceful man.
I have encouraged other people I know to read it too.
I hope that the power-addicts will grow tired of playing their ugly political games, and that there will be a peaceful resolution for HI, his family and everyone else in that part of the world.

[Alkanoonion]

A few months late in my reply sorry.
I am still here I just don't post much, mostly I lurk from work as a guest as I lost my net connection at home but I am back now.
Good to see George safe I was not sure if he still posted on the downs.

OOC do people here use facebook? if so feel free to add me http://www.facebook.com/people/Joseph_Wahl/1384816501 you can even have a look at my snaz new hair ;)
I will try and post more, only 391 post in 6years on the Downs lol :)

[Mithalwen]

I hope that the power-addicts will grow tired of playing their ugly political games, and that there will be a peaceful resolution for HI, his family and everyone else in that part of the world.


I hope we get an update confirming they are safe. We are lucky that he has the resources and contacts to have the possibility to get his family to relative safety but I am not hopeful of a peaceful resolution. It is a very complicated situation. I fear it may get a lot worse.

[Carlas]

Oh my goodness, what a strange feeling it is to be back here after so long an absense. Maybe no one remembers me, I was never a very large presence on the Downs, but it was a pretty big part of my life for a time. :) Visiting again reminds me of a lot of great people who I had the pleasure of RPing with, most notably maikafanawen and Arvedui III and so many others I can no longer remember the names of.

Nice to see a lot of familiar faces..er, screen names, are still frequenting the Downs. :cool: I hope you are all doing well, and that these last few years have been good to you all.

Can you believe I was 13 when I first joined? Now I am 19 :eek:...oh how time flies...

[Durelin]

I remember you, Carlas! Had the pleasure of RPing with you in a couple RPGs, at least! (I was only 13 when I joined, too! This is as a note in case anyone goes back and looks at those RPGs... ;))

Welcome back!

Unfortunately maikafanawen and Arvedui III haven't been around in quite a long time, either...

[Ilya]

I have it on good authority that Arvedui III just reregistered tonight on the forum because of a forgotten #$*7(@ password and is now using the handle Ilya. RPing was such a huge part of my life until high school ate it. Good to see some of the same faces are still around, or at least have felt the urge to peek back in.

[piosenniel]

Ilya!!!!!

Welcome back, Arvedui III! Missed you!!

~*~ Pio :D

[Durelin]

Welcome back, Formely-Known-As-Arvedui! So good to see you!! :D

[Carlas]

I remember rping with you Durelin! Good to see you again. :)

Haha, good timing Ilya! ;) Highschool really did make it difficult to continue rping didn't it. :( Not that university is any better...

[piosenniel]

Hi Carlas!

I missed your previous post here. Welcome back - nice to "see" you again.

Could you be persuaded to 'play' a little again the the RP forums? :D We have a Dwarf game opening up soon in the Shire.....:cool:

~*~ Pio

[Ilya]

Haha, yeah, it doesn't get any easier. Thanks, Durelin, it's good to see you again too, and I've been enjoying looking over Fellowship of the 4th Age.

Carlas: If I can forestall papers that determine whether I get into the major I want in order to play around at the inn, you can too. :D

[Carlas]

Pio- Long time no "see". :)
A dwarf RPG? That is very tempting indeed. I'll look into it.

Ilya- I will stop by sometime.:smokin: Just not this weekend, I have a lot I need to get done. :(

[The Might]

I don't know if anyone recently mentioned this, but I really miss Raynor!

Why?
- he was besides myself probably the only other active Romanian here on the Downs
- he had great knowledge of lore
- he always made great posts helping me learn more about M-e

Raynor, come back! :confused:

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Raynor, come back! :confused:

Yes, I could second that (even though I am no Romanian ;) ). And I believe there would be other people around who'd join this as well...

[Beregond]

I greatly miss the elder days here at the Barrow Downs - not that there's anything wrong with the new days! But I miss some of the old ghouls who haunted the Downs long ago. Theodred21, who became a friend in real life - after posting here he started his own board and invited me and two other Downers to join. A great deal of my life centered around that forum, Rohan, and this one that brought us together. Eldarion and Steadfast Sam were those other two. Sam has since joined the army, been there and back again. I don't know how Eldarion is but we hear from him now and then. Telchar is another familiar name from the quiz rooms! I wonder, does he still post here? And I'm sure there are many other good people whom I would remember if I but saw their name... :)

[Rune Son of Bjarne]

Telchar has not been around for a while, but once in a while he drops by and say hello. . .it has been quite a while though.

[mormegil]

Garin had some major things in life come up. I'm not sure if he will be coming back anytime soon but if I speak to him again, which may be soon I'll let him know he is missed.

I should have done this a long time ago, but for those who knew him, Garin or Craig, lost his battle with alcoholism a few months ago and died. The last 2 years were very difficult for him and he had pushed his body to the point of no return. For those interested his friend wrote this memorial (http://www.thesamedame.com/2008/08/craig-froehlich-1971-2008.html). I'm sure it would make Garin extra happy if next time you play WW you were extra brash and abrasive.:)

[Thinlómien]

I should have done this a long time ago, but for those who knew him, Garin or Craig, lost his battle with alcoholism a few months ago and died. The last 2 years were very difficult for him and he had pushed his body to the point of no return. For those interested his friend wrote this memorial (http://www.thesamedame.com/2008/08/craig-froehlich-1971-2008.html). I'm sure it would make Garin extra happy if next time you play WW you were extra brash and abrasive.:)I'm very sorry to hear that. I didn't know him well, but I played a few ww games with him and I remember the wit and the temper that clearly come through the memorial. Thanks for posting it, morm. :)

[Mithalwen]

I'm sure it would make Garin extra happy if next time you play WW you were extra brash and abrasive.:)

That is so sad. Addiction is a terrible affliction and so hard to deal with both for the sufferers and the people around them. I didn't know him beyond the WW games but I certainly remember him from them - it was nice not to be the only volatile player!!!

[Eomer of the Rohirrim]

I'm very sorry to hear that. I remember Garin as an exceptionally entertaining character.

[Meneltarmacil]

*A great rumbling within the earth is heard and felt. It grows more intense until a giant chasm opens.*

*A black-cloaked figure rises out of the rift, which promptly closes.*

*the figure lifts its hood*

I have returned. How are things going in my absence?

Oh, and my thoughts go out to Garin. He was quite the werewolf, as I recall. Lasted quite a while in a game of mine, too, until he finally decided to surrender.

[Raefindel]

[QUOTE=Brinniel;485229]
Also, what has ever happened to Beren87, Raefindel, Arien, Alkanoonion, GaladrieloftheOlden, Gorwingel, and LePetitChoux? I have not seen any of them since I came back in June.
[QUOTE]

Wow! I've been missed! That's cool! But that post is 2 years old so I imagine no one even remembers me now. I have missed all my old friends here at the BD but life marches on.

I've been through many changes in the last few years. I spent a few years caring for my grandparents, Granny died in '04 and Grandpa just this September.

I now own the home I continually wearied your ears (or eyes, I suppose) telling you I so longed for (renting's the pits!).

After 14 years as a stay-at-home mom I went back to work a year ago. I work at an elementary school and love it.

My oldest graduated high school and is going to college-that thought took a lot of getting used to.

How are all of you? Mark12:30 (Helen) and I have remained close friends despite the miles and the years I've been away form the Downs. We see each other every few years ,no thanks to me. As many times and she has traveled to see me in Lothlorien, I have never been to Hobbiton to see her.

[Estelyn Telcontar]

Rae, you have not been forgotten. Once a king or queen in Narnia - oops, wrong fandom! ;) This is a forum with a long memory, and absentee members are always enthusiastically welcomed back.

[Raefindel]

Thank You Estelyn. It's so good to see you! How's life treating you?

[Estelyn Telcontar]

Life is good, Rae, just a bit busier than I would like at the moment. I miss having time for discussions here like we used to have!

[Tigerlily Gamgee]

*peeks in*
Ummmm... hi! *waves*

:)

[Thinlómien]

*waves* :)

[Raefindel]

Hi Tigerlilly! How've ya been?

Are you newly back? I wouldn't know who has stayed while I've been gone.

[Mithalwen]

*peeks in*
Ummmm... hi! *waves*

:)


Tiggerlily!!! *Waves back enthusiastically!*

[Tigerlily Gamgee]

:D

Yes, I am newly back :)

I've been so busy lately with my fitness stuff that I haven't had much time for anything else... but I've been feeling all LOTR nostalgic lately!

[Rune Son of Bjarne]

Tigerlily has returned!

Stuff like this makes me happy.

[Tigerlily Gamgee]

Awwww *blush*

I can't promise I'll be overly active in discussions, as it's been a few years since I've read the books, therefore my thinking cap isn't really on. I need to delve back in :)

[Lush]

I have missed you, TG. You take care now.

*hug*

[HerenIstarion]

Familiar faces (er, nicknames?) :)

Hola!

[Gothmog]

I miss Gothmog!

He was nice to have around in many ways.
And I miss you, Rune ;) Just passing by right now, but I'll pop by for some tea and biscuits some day soon, to see how you all behave in my absence!

Always nice to know that at least someone remembers me..

[Fordim Hedgethistle]

This is now the fourth day in a row that I've peeked in at the Downs (and using my own account too, rather than lurking as a guest...)

Perhaps it's time to roll up my sleeves and start a really good dust-up of some sort?

Gandalf: amoral manipulator or uncaring angelic guardian?

Smaug: was he really all that bad?

Gollum's "Slip" at the Crack of Doom: it just doesn't make sense!

...

CANONICITY!

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

CANONICITY!

50/50 collaboration between the book and the reader.

Oh how I've missed you, Doctor Jones...

[Kuruharan]

Hello.

A burned out computer where I literally lost everything :( hath prompted me to come in quest of my old BD avatar which I use for some other things as well.

Thought I should say hello.

[Durelin]

Kuru! Hi!!

Does this mean no LOTRO for a while? :(

You should really stick around here, though. ;)

Wow, so many amazing people coming back (Tigerlily, Fordim)...to stay, I only hope!

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Kuru!

ZOMG[s], everybody is coming back... It makes me feel less old to see older faces. :p

[Rune Son of Bjarne]

And I miss you, Rune ;) Just passing by right now, but I'll pop by for some tea and biscuits some day soon, to see how you all behave in my absence!

Always nice to know that at least someone remembers me..

I am sure that there is other people than me who looks forward to your return.

btw I don't have any biscuits, but I have plenty of tea and other liquids.

[Kuruharan]

Kuru
Does this mean no LOTRO for a while? :(

Depends on how long it takes me to download it tonight.

EDIT: I lost all my screenshots. :(

Poor Issith has lost part of his memorial.

[the phantom]

Kuru!

Good to see you.

[Thinlómien]

*smiles happily to see all the old faces again*

Wait... faces?! :D :rolleyes: ;)

[Inziladun]

Re-reading some really old posts got me remembering Gwaihir the Windlord, who I believe was the first one here to ever respond to one of my posts, and my fellow movie-foe TLW. Here's to you both, wherever you are.

[Meela]

Gosh, it's been centuries since I last visited the Downs... not that I ever did much when I was here. I'm in the middle of a marathon extended edition movie watch-a-thon at the moment and I just had to come back and see the place, post a few mutterings. I shall have to make some Mirth while I'm here, for old times sake.

And yes, I still hold a candle for Denethor. Carefully.

[Mithalwen]

Lovely to see you ... I am glad that Denethor is secure in your affections :D

[Maikadilwen]

Uhm...hi! Not really sure what to say. It's been a while.

[Rune Son of Bjarne]

Uhm...hi! Not really sure what to say. It's been a while.

It has, but I think that "hi" was quite appropiate.

Welcome back!

[obloquy]

I didn't read this thread so I'm sure this is echoing someone else's feelings but I wish Kate (onewhitetree) would come back around. I'll bet she's even hotter and funnier now. Seems like I remember burra actually going to stay with her for a summer or something. Hot damn!

[Durelin]

Maika! Welcome back...again! :D

The RPG forums have been too quiet lately...so many of you amazing writers left! And a number of newer good writers have been slowly disappearing as well...

In fact even Child has rarely been around for a while, and now pio is exceedingly quiet as well...

Anyway, it's nice to 'see' you again!

[Thinlómien]

Where are all these ancient faces coming from? :eek: Welcome back, anyway. :D

[Balin999]

Hey guys!

Just stopping by to say hi. Don't know if anyone remembers me though, I think my last post was 5 years ago.

Is Sharku still around? And how's the mighty Barrow-Wight doing? What about Heren, Tigerlilly and Fea? And Lush?
:)

[Inziladun]

Hey guys!

Just stopping by to say hi. Don't know if anyone remembers me though, I think my last post was 5 years ago.

Is Sharku still around? And how's the mighty Barrow-Wight doing? What about Heren, Tigerlilly and Fea? And Lush?
:)

I remember you, Balin.. First Kate, aka onewhitetree comes back, and now you! Let all the Elder Wights arise from their barrows! :)
Let's see...
Fea and Lush are still quite active. HI pokes his head in here from time to time. The Chief Wight may be seen occasionally, but he never posts anymore. :(
And Sharkû? I don't remember seeing him in quite a while.
Stick around, if you can!

[Glirdan]

So....yeah, posted in the Newcomers thread, but also decided to post here seeing as most of the older Downer's will remember me...

Yeah, anyways, so I'm sitting here, at our Bostonmoot and Mira is watching every word that I type and I decided that it would be a good idea for me to come on and at least say hi, I'm alive and probably will be making a comeback as an active downer....just not as much as I used to.

Still, it'll be nice to talk to you all and play Werewofl with all of you again!!

~ Glirdy ~

[Thinlómien]

My favourite part of Bostonmoot? Seeing all those jolly old 'downers back online... *is happy*

[Glirdan]

*Gives Lommy a giant hug*

I've missed you!! :D

[Nerwen]

*sigh*

I'm already missing lucyyenic. She was only with us a few hours... she only made two posts... and yet she managed to bring so much joy into our lives.

I was reading the "Unifinished tales of Numenor and Middle-earth" when I was asked if I could paint something calssical, without fat people, blood, or other strange things involved. So here we have Amroth, King of Lorien and Nimrodel, somwhere in the Fangorn Forrest.

I´m not sure about the quality of the pic, since it´s a pretty huge and had to be photographed. Originally it´s watercolor

[Aiwendil]

Alas, poor yenic. I knew her, Nerwen . . . well actually I didn't. As a matter of fact, I'm the one what did her in. So, apologies to all for depriving the 'Downs of such a luminous presence. 'Fair as an Elf-child she was, but briefer, alas!'

At least 'Words that start and end with the same letter' will go down in history as the most succesful thread ever started by a spam-bot.

[Estelyn Telcontar]

...at least if you define "successful" as "allowed to remain on the forum undeleted" in this case.

[Lalaith]

Guess who I saw looking at Paper Telephone this morning! Dancing Spawn....!
(well *I* thought it was exciting...)

[Thinlómien]

It is. :D Next time I mod a werewolf game I will do a serious campaign to get her to play... :cool:

[Mithalwen]

It feels very wrong somehow that the Saucepan Man's post count is finally close to being overtaken even after an extremely lengthy absence. :(

[Galadriel55]

I suppose Narnangol did not post that much before he disappeared, but I miss his steady but cheery way of posting. I wish he'll come back.

[The Might]

Well, it was obvious that a certain recent film release would bring me back among the dead. It's been a while, but it feels good to be back. :)

[Galadriel55]

Well, it was obvious that a certain recent film release would bring me back among the dead. It's been a while, but it feels good to be back. :)

Welcome back to the barrow, Miggy! :)

[Thinlómien]

Well, it was obvious that a certain recent film release would bring me back among the dead. It's been a while, but it feels good to be back. :)Yay! The same happened to me too, but I have to say I've been around more recently. And I see this already means the resurrection of Quiz Room... ;)

[Mithalwen]

I suppose it had to happen and I wish it were not me but after an absence of three and a half years The Saucepan Man's post count has been equalled. I just wanted to say in this passing post that I miss his intelligence and humour and wish he would return to reclaim his place

[Eomer of the Rohirrim]

Wow, Mith, you're number 1 for posts! :cool:

Can't believe I'm still on the first page.

So... hi everyone. :p

[Mithalwen]

Quantity over quality Eomer dear Password bumped it up lately.

[Kuruharan]

There is either something rather weird or rather sad about how self-referential this thread has become in recent...years. :( (Oh the cruelty of time.)

I was reading through some *really* old threads (from the days before I joined) while waiting around at work today and it prompted me to notice that HerenIstarion hasn't posted since early this year.

Also, my former REB cohort Diamond18 hasn't posted in a year almost to the day.

And thinking of her put me in mind of another mighty colleague of REB fame, Rimbaud who has not posted since '08.

*raises a toast to glorious companions of yore*

[Galadriel55]

It feels very wrong somehow that the Saucepan Man's post count is finally close to being overtaken even after an extremely lengthy absence. :(

Instead of announcing myself or remembering an absent wight, I will use this post to welcome back the one and only Saucepan Man! He made an appearance at the Quiz forum the other day, and will hopefully not disappear again! :D

[Kuruharan]

I was reading through some of the old werewolf games at work today and on an impulse clicked on the profile of Feanor of the Peredhil and saw that she hasn't posted since June 27, 2012. She will always have a special place in my heart for how her weird behavior let me achieve a remarkable come from behind win in the first Downs werewolf game.

And speaking of werewolf, the mighty Phantom himself hasn't posted since December of last year...of course, in these latter days that might not count as being gone long enough to qualify as an absence.

And I must also mention Anguirel who hath not posted since August 2011.

[Pitchwife]

Since it's her birthday today, I wonder - does anybody have a clue what's become of Ibrîniðilpathânezel? She was the first I thought of inviting back to the Downs after the Reanimation, since I still had her website (once home of wonderful Tolkien-inspired music) bookmarked, but alas! It's defunct, and checking her profile I found her last post here was back in 2011.:confused:

[Snowdog]

Just scrolled through this thread and so many names of old I remember. I have stayed in touch with Lush after meeting her here, and followed her life and career through the years. I now subscribe to her newsletter where she has regular geolocation challenges.

One has to wonder how many of these souls are quite literally dead. I know on The One Ring and Tolkien Forums there are memorial threads for members who passed away.

[Inziladun]

One has to wonder how many of these souls are quite literally dead. I know on The One Ring and Tolkien Forums there are memorial threads for members who passed away.

I've wondered about that also. It would seem pretty easy for the Downers connected to others via social media platforms to stay informed on one another's welfare.
With those (like me) who aren't active on FB, Twitter, etc., it's more problematic.

[Formendacil]

I've wondered about that also. It would seem pretty easy for the Downers connected to others via social media platforms to stay informed on one another's welfare.
With those (like me) who aren't active on FB, Twitter, etc., it's more problematic.

"Pretty easy," aye, but not perfect. People flee Facebook eventually, Twitter has no 'Downsian group--just a smattering of mutual follows, LiveJournal is long since dead (at least among my generation of Downers), and who can say of other social media sites?

In other words, take away the forum and there would no longer be any central place. Sorry news, if there were any, would probably spread, but like a game of telephone across various platforms.

(Which, to take things sideways, is kind of a beautiful story-germ, but not mercifully not the present situation.)

[Mithalwen]

I am in occasional contact with Anguirel via Facebook . Not dead thankfully but does have a grown up life now. I imagine this is case for many of these who joined as teenagers

[Maril]

Hi, this is Marileangorifurnimaluim. I can't log in to my old account. I get as far as "...furn" and hit a brand new character limit on the user name. What do I do? Is there any way to retrieve my old account?

[Estelyn Telcontar]

Hi there, Maril! Lovely to "see" you again! I've contacted the admins in hopes that one of them can help you - it may take a couple of days though...

[Mithadan]

Wow! This is a pleasant surprise. The Fourth of July weekend is not a great time to look for login help, and I am not savvy enough to assist myself, but we have asked for assistance.

Good to hear from you again Maril...!

[Aiwendil]

Good to see everybody who's still around here. I've been largely absent for a while, but recently I (finally) succeeded in convincing a friend to read LotR and The Silmarillion, and it's put me in more of a Tolkien mood than I've found myself in for a long time.

It's crazy to think that I've been on this forum for twenty years now . . .

[Maril]

Hi there, Maril! Lovely to "see" you again! I've contacted the admins in hopes that one of them can help you - it may take a couple of days though...

Estelyn, Mithadan! Wow, so wonderful to see you're both still here. You have deep roots, while it appears I have been destined to roll.

Estelyn, thank you for your help. I'll wait until everyone returns from vacation. And yes, Mithadan, you're right. I hadn't considered the holiday.

I can't tell you how pleased I am to "see" so many familiar faces.

[Mister Underhill]

Hey! Is it 2021 or 2001? Are we gettin' the band back together?

Maril, PM me -- I may have a quick no fuss solution to your problem.

[Kuruharan]

It's crazy to think that I've been on this forum for twenty years now . . .

*Checks own join date*

I've only been here nineteen years. That's much better.

[Aiwendil]

*Checks own join date*

I've only been here nineteen years. That's much better.

Young whippersnapper.

[Marileangorifurnimaluim]

Hey! Is it 2021 or 2001? Are we gettin' the band back together?

Maril, PM me -- I may have a quick no fuss solution to your problem.

Though it didn't turn out to be no fuss, no muss, thanks to you I am back from the dead! Or, well, this being the Downs, back ... to the dead? Newly Undead? Raised from the Dead?

Anyways, thank you. Now time to explore the ruins and cloven hills of my old stomping grounds.

- Maril

[Mister Underhill]

*Checks own join date*

I've only been here nineteen years. That's much better.Young whippersnapper.

Total greenhorn.

Though it didn't turn out to be no fuss, no muss, thanks to you I am back from the dead! Or, well, this being the Downs, back ... to the dead? Newly Undead? Raised from the Dead?

Restored to unlife?

[Inziladun]

Total greenhorn.

Hear, hear! :D

And welcome back, Maril!

[Ring Bearer]

Is there someone anyone else has noticed gone for a good length of time? Tell about them here.

The Irony.

[Snowdog]

Good to see you again Mr Underhill!

Though my join date says Dec 2002, I was an old EZ Boardian Downer for a hand full of posts. We're not quite dead...