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Forum: The Barrow-Downs 04-04-2020, 07:12 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 36,263
Posted By The Saucepan Man
The vir(tu)al party was in full swing and the...

The vir(tu)al party was in full swing and the pleasant hum of friendly conversation filled the Barrow Downs ballroom. The air was thick with the delighted cries (and odd squee) of Downers who had not...
Forum: The Movies 02-14-2014, 06:34 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 114,526
Posted By The Saucepan Man
Sadly, this sums it up for me. Peter Jackson made...

Sadly, this sums it up for me. Peter Jackson made a wonderful trilogy of films that weren't quite Tolkien's LotR, but captured the spirit and were nevertheless great films. These films largely fail...
Forum: Quiz Room 02-14-2014, 06:21 PM
Replies: 12,678
Views: 1,207,208
Posted By The Saucepan Man
Pipe Popping in ...

Region

Reg is a man. Ion is a charged particle. Eregion is a place.
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 01-05-2010, 07:50 PM
Replies: 3,462
Views: 594,013
Posted By The Saucepan Man
Many thanks. :) My favourote Christmas song. And...

Many thanks. :) My favourote Christmas song. And let's not forget the prematurely taken and sadly missed Kirsty MacColl. Watching them perform them the song on television recently, it was strange to...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 01-05-2010, 07:27 PM
Replies: 456
Views: 194,599
Posted By The Saucepan Man
White-Hand True indeed, although I have no objection to the...

True indeed, although I have no objection to the thread covering any and all of these concepts, since it is still distinct from the Shire and Mordor threads, which are for those things which are...
Forum: Middle-earth Mirth 01-05-2010, 07:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,203
Posted By The Saucepan Man
Boots Thanks for the link Esty. :) That's a great...

Thanks for the link Esty. :) That's a great thread. Wonderful to read through it again. :D

Although, to be fair, the owner of the site (assuming that it is the same one) did pop up on the thread...
Forum: Quiz Room 01-05-2010, 07:00 PM
Replies: 12,678
Views: 1,207,208
Posted By The Saucepan Man
Hmm, my dire lack of chemistry knowledge appears...

Hmm, my dire lack of chemistry knowledge appears to have counted against me here. :rolleyes::D

I am afraid that 1. has me stumped too, although I believe that I have the Password.

Since it is...
Forum: The Books 01-05-2010, 06:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,887
Posted By The Saucepan Man
I suspect that this may well be the answer....

I suspect that this may well be the answer. 'Third time pays for all' is a proverbial saying, apparently dating from the 16th century. And we know how much Hobbits love their proverbs, saws and...
Forum: Middle-earth Mirth 12-22-2009, 07:02 PM
Replies: 5,208
Views: 817,463
Posted By The Saucepan Man
The Eye I'd be up for a quick game between Christmas and...

I'd be up for a quick game between Christmas and the New Year, as I have the week off work.

Unfortunately, due to the new anti-spam controls at work, opportunities for playing Werewolf are likely...
Forum: Middle-earth Mirth 12-22-2009, 06:23 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 65,569
Posted By The Saucepan Man
White-Hand As I recall, outright discussion of past games...

As I recall, outright discussion of past games was originally frowned upon. Of course, inventive Werewolvers managed to circumvent the rule by referring to the 'Tome of Werewolf Lore', recalling...
Forum: Quiz Room 12-22-2009, 05:58 PM
Replies: 4,075
Views: 640,783
Posted By The Saucepan Man
Eye Rumil may well have it. But, if not, his answer...

Rumil may well have it. But, if not, his answer prompted a thought in my head, so if my arrow meets its mark, I have him to thank.

The Teeth of Scatha, the Dragon?

Daggers wrenched from owner's...
Forum: Middle-earth Mirth 12-16-2009, 02:59 PM
Replies: 403
Views: 196,768
Posted By The Saucepan Man
White-Hand As I recall, Gurthang was a Black Beorning. And...

As I recall, Gurthang was a Black Beorning. And dashed hard he was to hunt down too ...

And as regards Mnemo, I am afraid that I must concur with Mithalwen. A lynching on Day 2 does not qualify...
Forum: Quiz Room 12-16-2009, 02:44 PM
Replies: 12,678
Views: 1,207,208
Posted By The Saucepan Man
Eye Aha!

Having been puzzling over these quietly in the background, I believe that I may have found one ...

Foe enjoys sport within kine, we hear.

Golfimbul

An Orc-chieftain, and so a foe, and his...
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 12-16-2009, 02:36 PM
Replies: 1,584
Views: 394,289
Posted By The Saucepan Man
Boots Why thanks. :) And yes it is from our summer...

Why thanks. :) And yes it is from our summer holiday last year.

Indeed. We spent our summer in the UK this year ... :rolleyes: :(

But last year, we spent a delightful two weeks staying in a...
Forum: Quiz Room 12-01-2009, 07:40 PM
Replies: 12,678
Views: 1,207,208
Posted By The Saucepan Man
Eye 2. Lady buried in one's sadness Nessa ...

2. Lady buried in one's sadness

Nessa

Her name is buried in one's sadness.
Forum: Middle-earth Mirth 11-30-2009, 05:50 PM
Replies: 14,193
Views: 1,853,988
Posted By The Saucepan Man
Boots Aragorn: Who's *****ing idea was it to test this...

Aragorn: Who's *****ing idea was it to test this *****ing suit of armour in a *****ing wind tunnel?
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 11-30-2009, 05:41 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 580,130
Posted By The Saucepan Man
Boots ... although, to be fair, men's gas station...

... although, to be fair, men's gas station restrooms are probably more *literally* reminiscent of Mordor. :eek: :D
Forum: Quiz Room 11-30-2009, 05:37 PM
Replies: 4,075
Views: 640,783
Posted By The Saucepan Man
Thumbs up Bingo! Although I kind of like Mugwump's...

Bingo!

Although I kind of like Mugwump's alternative ... "Warm! Fire! Thumbs! Awake!" :D

Well, heavy lifter or not, Lalaith, you get the credit for finding the answer, so the thread is yours. :)
Forum: Quiz Room 11-29-2009, 04:55 PM
Replies: 4,075
Views: 640,783
Posted By The Saucepan Man
Boots Yes, it's one or more of those things. :p ;) ...

Yes, it's one or more of those things. :p ;)

Take a look at some of the words that you came up with and then combine them with skip's ideas ...
Forum: Quiz Room 11-28-2009, 05:46 AM
Replies: 4,075
Views: 640,783
Posted By The Saucepan Man
Boots Oh, you are all so close, particularly Mugwump,...

Oh, you are all so close, particularly Mugwump, but you are not quite there yet ...
Forum: Quiz Room 11-27-2009, 11:29 AM
Replies: 4,075
Views: 640,783
Posted By The Saucepan Man
White-Hand No, not Old Man Willow.

No, not Old Man Willow.
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 11-27-2009, 10:41 AM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 580,130
Posted By The Saucepan Man
Dark-Eye The office web filter, which has recently been...

The office web filter, which has recently been updated and which has finally managed to work out how to block out the Barrow Downs forum. :mad:

I suspect that this may mean an end to my...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 11-27-2009, 10:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,953
Posted By The Saucepan Man
She is from Kazakhstan, I believe, or on of the...

She is from Kazakhstan, I believe, or on of the other central asian states. Perhaps it is a common girl's name there ...?

Ah no, Frodo's quite safe these days. His questing days came to an end...
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 11-27-2009, 10:23 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 77,087
Posted By The Saucepan Man
Boots Benjamin Franklin, I believe, and still relevant...

Benjamin Franklin, I believe, and still relevant today. In fact, particularly so at present.

Waterloo Sunset is one of my top songs of all time. :)

Ah well, exceptions can always be made for...
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 11-27-2009, 10:14 AM
Replies: 1,584
Views: 394,289
Posted By The Saucepan Man
Boots :confused: I hope that he does not share his...

:confused:

I hope that he does not share his looky-likey's powers ... :eek:
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