New Year Resolutions - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

**lindil** · 01-05-2004, 11:20 AM

After trying unsuccessfully to edit a particularly bad post of mine on the Haudh-en-Ndengin to correct my incredibly sloppy spelling and such, I have no choice but to resolve to edit my posts [over a paragraph long I tell myself] on Word before submitting them.

Being one of the worst offenders in this [and almost certainly the worst of all the old-timers here, I am sure some of you will be relieved.

Being one of the worst offenders in this [and almost certainly the worst of all the old-timers here, I am sure some of you will be relieved.

Anyone else have a Downs related 2004 [or from past years]Resolution to share?

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 12:34 PM January 05, 2004: Message edited by: lindil ]

DarkRose · 01-05-2004, 01:28 PM

Ah, I share the same resolution as you, lindil.

Another of mine is to never again refer to myself as 'the number one' LOTR fan. Simply because it is not true, although I consider myself a big fan. There will always be someone more fanatic and eccentric than me, no matter what. It's reality. Also, it slightly irks me when other people claim the same thing about themselves, so why do something that irks me? [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img]

Another one is to avoid making topics that have already been done. I've been more careful about it lately, but in my first days as a 'Downser, I repeatedly made duplicate topics. =\

Finally, I resolve to try to voice my opinions more sensitively on the Downs, as so not to offend anyone. As we all should. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 2:28 PM January 05, 2004: Message edited by: DarkRose ]

Finwe · 01-05-2004, 02:34 PM

My New Year's Resolution isn't Downs related, but it definitely is Tolkien-related. I want to finally continue writing the Silmarillion Companion Book that I've been working on, on/off, for the past year and a half. I never really set aside much time to work on it, so I want to start doing that this year.

Carlas · 01-05-2004, 03:53 PM

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Finally, I resolve to try to voice my opinions more sensitively on the Downs, as so not to offend anyone. As we all should.

That sounds like a good one, but I think I've been pretty good at not completely freaking out at anyone when they post something I completely disagree with, considering how many times I've screamed out loud "WHAT?!?" . [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

Feanor of the Peredhil · 01-05-2004, 04:23 PM

My resolution is pretty simple: get a job and make some money while learning important life and money lessons. How it's related to the Downs or LotR? If I have a job, I'll have less time to haunt this forum. If I have extra cash, I can buy even more books and my contributions will be better. My other resolution (much harder I think) is to quit being so nit-picky about details. I'm currently obsessing about Theatrical Legolas's directional sense, and Theatrical Boromir and Faramir's hair color. Also Boromir in general. He stopped a Balrog with a horn!!! Leggy was crying in a corner, Gandalf was upset, and what does Bori do? He faces it down, blows a horn, and it stops short. That's what I call cool.

Fea

Orominuialwen · 01-05-2004, 04:31 PM

Two of my resolutions are LotR-related. I have resolved to read all of HoME this year. I'm still stuck on BoLT (yes I know that's sad, especially considering that I owned a copy of BoLT long before I owned UT, but I have read UT). I was rather annoyed when my mom started laughing when I told her this. My other relevant resolution is to finish my fanfic story because I only have about two paragraphs of it written. It's called The Lost Tale of Queen Berúthiel.

Diamond18 · 01-05-2004, 06:26 PM

I haven't made any New Year's resolutions... because I'm already perfect.

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Har. I did change my signature, though. That's something, eh wot?

Tigerlily Gamgee · 01-06-2004, 11:20 AM

Well, one resolution would be to get back to the more scholarly aspects of Lord of the Rings. I've kinda dwindled into a movie freak for the past year... and my merchandising has gotten out of hand.
I also would like to re-read The Silmarillion... so I'll make that a resolution for 2004.
Also, to start saving money so that I can go to more conventions... particularly one overseas.
I am also planning on making a Dernhelm costume for The Gathering in 2005; so, I'll have to get started on that this year.
And, of course, as for every year... get in shape! Hehe.

**lindil** · 01-06-2004, 12:17 PM

Quite the bevy of Tolkien/Downs related resolutions! And here I was concerned about possibly starting a thread for naught .
Orominuialwen, I am with you on the HoM-E task this year, Although it is more on my wish list than an outright resolution. I hope to get through a Volume a Year. And hey, if you get too stuck going from Lost Tales to Peoples [my problem as well] you could always reverse it! I am seriously tempted to do that. But I will try and stick with the primary chronology first.
Happy New Years to all [and since this is the eve of the Old Calendar/Orthodox Christmas/Nativity] Merry Christmas as well!

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 1:47 PM January 06, 2004: Message edited by: lindil ]

Lyta_Underhill · 01-06-2004, 12:58 PM

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Har. I did change my signature, though. That's something, eh wot?

Right on, Diamond! I need to change my signature, but I just can't find anything I want under my posts more than old Huck Finn! I'll find one and it will probably come out of left field and hit me in the side of the head like a nasty flying insect! [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

As for resolutions, I am resolving, somewhat like Frodo, to make it to Mount Doom this year. I am only just out of Rivendell, but I have chosen Frodo and Sam's path and I plan to stick with the entire nearly 1800 miles of it...right now, I just want to get to Lothlorien...uh, Moria...uh, Hollin...uh, Wild Country Path, maybe? (I suppose this could be construed as a "get in shape" resolution, couldn't it?)

Cheers!
Lyta

mark12_30 · 01-06-2004, 01:48 PM

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I haven't made any New Year's resolutions... because I'm already perfect.

Of course, Di. [img]smilies/cool.gif[/img]

I wasn't gonna post this. But then, if I post it, y'all can keep me honest. (Geeez, true confessions...) A few of you will recognize how Downs-Related this is... Responsibility: finish the things I start.

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"I have something to do before the end, and it lies ahead, not in the Shire. I must see it through, sir, if you understand me." (Sam; Fellowship of the Ring p. 98)

mark12_30 · 11-27-2004, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mark12_30

I wasn't gonna post this. But then, if I post it, y'all can keep me honest. (Geeez, true confessions...) A few of you will recognize how Downs-Related this is... Responsibility: finish the things I start.

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Originally Posted by Sam

"I have something to do before the end, and it lies ahead, not in the Shire. I must see it through, sir, if you understand me." (Fellowship of the Ring p. 98)

Gee, I didn't do too badly in 2004.... Still going to work on it for 2005, though.

Encaitare · 11-27-2004, 10:32 PM

I don't really make New Year's Resolutions since I never seem to keep them, but I suppose I'll try a few.

1. I will continue my way through HoME, who knows, maybe I'll finish Lost Tales 2 ere the end of this year.

2. I will try to post more on the CbC thread, since doing so is fun and teaches me a lot, but it's so time consuming.

3. Maybe I'll join Fea in one of the Inns, or somewhere in the Shire. (Hah... then I will never finish HoME!)

4. I'd like to start a thread analyzing the movie scores; I tried it on the IMDb forums and it failed miserably, but I know we've got some people here who know quite a lot about music and such, and we could probably have some really good discussion on it. So perchance I shall do so. Nay, I shall. And if I don't, anyone who wants is allowed to pester me until I do.

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I will also appreciate Spock and Kirk more.

You'd better.

And see the Wrath of Khan!

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 11-28-2004, 12:21 PM

Well, if I can think of a way to improve on my(admittedly already fabulous)self, I would do it straight away and not wait for a particular date on the calendar.

But I could possibly learn how to link to other threads. That would probably lessen the fury directed toward me....

Encaitare · 11-28-2004, 01:12 PM

You use the hyperlink tool (the button with the little globe on it) and the URL of the thread you want to link to.

Linaeve · 01-06-2004, 02:41 PM

One of my many resolutions this year is to delve deeper into the world of Tolkien [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Nilpaurion Felagund · 01-06-2004, 07:46 PM

Hmmm...I don't know...never had a New Year's resolution since '97.

But 'Downs-related? I try to be better organised. Starting with these icons.

- For general purposes.

- For my guesses at Quiz room . (I'm raising my hand...I'm raising my hand...)

- For any RPG-related posts.

- C'mon, everybody knows this!

- Whenever I pose a question (Yes, in the Quiz Room again...

)

- For wrong answers.

and finally...

- For any post in the Books thread.

And then something about quoting. I've decided at a shorthand form of indicating the source of my quote (from the books, that is...)

Well, that's all I guess. Oh, wait. The Random non-LotR quotes! I can't decide when to stop them, but it might be soon(with an exciting concluding episode on the Quote Graveyard thread)

[ 8:48 PM January 06, 2004: Message edited by: Nilpaurion Felagund ]

Phervasaion · 01-07-2004, 03:08 PM

One thing ive gotta do is try really hard for my GCSE's this year (God help me).

Ainaserkewen · 01-09-2004, 10:35 AM

All I know is that I need to eat less mushrooms. Seriously, I porked out all christmas vacation on nothing but bloody mushrooms(and chocolate truffles). I'm starting to get sick of them, and that's bad people, that's bad!

Feanor of the Peredhil · 11-27-2004, 02:42 PM

Having successfully made it through Thanksgiving, it is officially the American Holiday Season. I predict [more] holiday commercials, [more] random Christmas songs, [more] humbugs floating around my house... My point, however, is that we have now entered the end-of-the-year bustle of cookies, forced family visits, gift giving, and the making of resolutions you do not intend to keep.

In the next year, I intend to follow through with requests, outright commands, and general wishes of my fellow Barrowdowners. Per request of the phantom, I plan to read Morgoth's Ring. After dancing about with Aman, I will try to make time for Shire RPGs. Pertaining to my most recent chat with Bethberry and Encai, I will continue my newly begun posting in The White Horse Inn. I will also appreciate Spock and Kirk more, starting by watching The Wrath of Khan.

What of you all, my friends? Have you begun to make resolutions? Will you keep them? For last years posters: were you able to keep any of your promises? I resolved to get a job... I had a summer job. I also resolved to buy more of the books... That I didn't do so well on, but I did receive a Complete Guide to Middle Earth from an old teacher, so there is a point to add to my tally. If only the rest of my un-Tolkienite resolutions went so well...

Fea

Meela · 11-27-2004, 03:41 PM

I don't generally make resolutions, because I don't generally keep them. I've made a sort-of-promise, which I can carry through to next year: to watch the movies more (or at all at the moment), and to re-read the books thoroughly, and to begin studying them in more depth.

Downs related: I've never been clever, so I'm going to try and improve that. I want to join in with more discussions, make some realistic contributions to the forum, and generally improve my fame, fortune, likeability, and all the rest.

01-05-2004, 11:20 AM	#1
lindil Seeker of the Straight Path Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: a hidden fastness in Big Valley nor cal Posts: 1,680	New Year Resolutions After trying unsuccessfully to edit a particularly bad post of mine on the Haudh-en-Ndengin to correct my incredibly sloppy spelling and such, I have no choice but to resolve to edit my posts [over a paragraph long I tell myself] on Word before submitting them. Being one of the worst offenders in this [and almost certainly the worst of all the old-timers here, I am sure some of you will be relieved. Being one of the worst offenders in this [and almost certainly the worst of all the old-timers here, I am sure some of you will be relieved. Anyone else have a Downs related 2004 [or from past years]Resolution to share? <font size=1 color=339966>[ 12:34 PM January 05, 2004: Message edited by: lindil ] __________________ The dwindling Men of the West would often sit up late into the night exchanging lore & wisdom such as they still possessed that they should not fall back into the mean estate of those who never knew or indeed rebelled against the Light.

01-05-2004, 01:28 PM	#2
DarkRose Wight Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sauron's Garden Posts: 157	Ah, I share the same resolution as you, lindil. Another of mine is to never again refer to myself as 'the number one' LOTR fan. Simply because it is not true, although I consider myself a big fan. There will always be someone more fanatic and eccentric than me, no matter what. It's reality. Also, it slightly irks me when other people claim the same thing about themselves, so why do something that irks me? [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img] Another one is to avoid making topics that have already been done. I've been more careful about it lately, but in my first days as a 'Downser, I repeatedly made duplicate topics. =\ Finally, I resolve to try to voice my opinions more sensitively on the Downs, as so not to offend anyone. As we all should. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] <font size=1 color=339966>[ 2:28 PM January 05, 2004: Message edited by: DarkRose ] __________________ "All rivers go to the sea, yet never does the sea become full."

01-05-2004, 02:34 PM	#3
Finwe Deathless Sun Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Royal Suite in the Halls of Mandos Posts: 2,609	My New Year's Resolution isn't Downs related, but it definitely is Tolkien-related. I want to finally continue writing the Silmarillion Companion Book that I've been working on, on/off, for the past year and a half. I never really set aside much time to work on it, so I want to start doing that this year. __________________ But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.

01-05-2004, 04:23 PM	#5
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	My resolution is pretty simple: get a job and make some money while learning important life and money lessons. How it's related to the Downs or LotR? If I have a job, I'll have less time to haunt this forum. If I have extra cash, I can buy even more books and my contributions will be better. My other resolution (much harder I think) is to quit being so nit-picky about details. I'm currently obsessing about Theatrical Legolas's directional sense, and Theatrical Boromir and Faramir's hair color. Also Boromir in general. He stopped a Balrog with a horn!!! Leggy was crying in a corner, Gandalf was upset, and what does Bori do? He faces it down, blows a horn, and it stops short. That's what I call cool. Fea __________________ peace Last edited by Feanor of the Peredhil; 11-27-2004 at 02:29 PM. Reason: per heren's oldster's request... sloppy tagging

01-05-2004, 04:31 PM	#6
Orominuialwen Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2003 Location: Umbar, but before the corsairs took over. (Ave Maria University, FL, USA) Posts: 632	Two of my resolutions are LotR-related. I have resolved to read all of HoME this year. I'm still stuck on BoLT (yes I know that's sad, especially considering that I owned a copy of BoLT long before I owned UT, but I have read UT). I was rather annoyed when my mom started laughing when I told her this. My other relevant resolution is to finish my fanfic story because I only have about two paragraphs of it written. It's called The Lost Tale of Queen Berúthiel. __________________ Gone for lentSeeyou at Easter! (And on Sundays too, maybe.)

01-05-2004, 06:26 PM	#7
Diamond18 Eidolon of a Took Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: my own private fantasy world Posts: 3,460	I haven't made any New Year's resolutions... because I'm already perfect. . . . Har. I did change my signature, though. That's something, eh wot? __________________ All shall be rather fond of me and suffer from mild depression.

01-06-2004, 11:20 AM	#8
Tigerlily Gamgee Hostess of Spirits Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Meduseld Posts: 1,055	Well, one resolution would be to get back to the more scholarly aspects of Lord of the Rings. I've kinda dwindled into a movie freak for the past year... and my merchandising has gotten out of hand. I also would like to re-read The Silmarillion... so I'll make that a resolution for 2004. Also, to start saving money so that I can go to more conventions... particularly one overseas. I am also planning on making a Dernhelm costume for The Gathering in 2005; so, I'll have to get started on that this year. And, of course, as for every year... get in shape! Hehe. __________________ ~ ExerciseJunky.com (Hobbits fitness of choice!)~ ~Lady of Rohan: An Eowyn Fansite ~ ~The NEW/OLD Barrow Downs Photo Page~

01-06-2004, 12:17 PM	#9
lindil Seeker of the Straight Path Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: a hidden fastness in Big Valley nor cal Posts: 1,680	Quite the bevy of Tolkien/Downs related resolutions! And here I was concerned about possibly starting a thread for naught . Orominuialwen, I am with you on the HoM-E task this year, Although it is more on my wish list than an outright resolution. I hope to get through a Volume a Year. And hey, if you get too stuck going from Lost Tales to Peoples [my problem as well] you could always reverse it! I am seriously tempted to do that. But I will try and stick with the primary chronology first. Happy New Years to all [and since this is the eve of the Old Calendar/Orthodox Christmas/Nativity] Merry Christmas as well! <font size=1 color=339966>[ 1:47 PM January 06, 2004: Message edited by: lindil ] __________________ The dwindling Men of the West would often sit up late into the night exchanging lore & wisdom such as they still possessed that they should not fall back into the mean estate of those who never knew or indeed rebelled against the Light.

11-28-2004, 12:21 PM	#14
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	Well, if I can think of a way to improve on my(admittedly already fabulous)self, I would do it straight away and not wait for a particular date on the calendar. But I could possibly learn how to link to other threads. That would probably lessen the fury directed toward me.... __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

11-28-2004, 01:12 PM	#15
Encaitare Bittersweet Symphony Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: On the jolly starship Enterprise Posts: 1,814	You use the hyperlink tool (the button with the little globe on it) and the URL of the thread you want to link to.

01-06-2004, 02:41 PM	#16
Linaeve Animated Skeleton Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 37	One of my many resolutions this year is to delve deeper into the world of Tolkien [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ I shall call him Squishy and he shall be mine and he shall be my Squishy. -Dory, from Finding Nemo

01-06-2004, 07:46 PM	#17
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,312	Hmmm...I don't know...never had a New Year's resolution since '97. But 'Downs-related? I try to be better organised. Starting with these icons. - For general purposes. - For my guesses at Quiz room . (I'm raising my hand...I'm raising my hand...) - For any RPG-related posts. - C'mon, everybody knows this! - Whenever I pose a question (Yes, in the Quiz Room again... ) - For wrong answers. and finally... - For any post in the Books thread. And then something about quoting. I've decided at a shorthand form of indicating the source of my quote (from the books, that is...) Well, that's all I guess. Oh, wait. The Random non-LotR quotes! I can't decide when to stop them, but it might be soon(with an exciting concluding episode on the Quote Graveyard thread) [ 8:48 PM January 06, 2004: Message edited by: Nilpaurion Felagund ] __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good... Last edited by Nilpaurion Felagund; 12-06-2004 at 02:38 AM. Reason: coding. und alle möglich.

01-07-2004, 03:08 PM	#18
Phervasaion Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The wilderness of Middle-Earth Posts: 306	One thing ive gotta do is try really hard for my GCSE's this year (God help me). __________________ Phervasaion

01-09-2004, 10:35 AM	#19
Ainaserkewen Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A cosmic waiting room Posts: 651	All I know is that I need to eat less mushrooms. Seriously, I porked out all christmas vacation on nothing but bloody mushrooms(and chocolate truffles). I'm starting to get sick of them, and that's bad people, that's bad! __________________ Solus... I'm eating chicken again. I ate chicken yesterday and the day before... will I be eating chicken again tomorrow? Why am I always eating chicken?

11-27-2004, 02:42 PM	#20
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	^up^ Having successfully made it through Thanksgiving, it is officially the American Holiday Season. I predict [more] holiday commercials, [more] random Christmas songs, [more] humbugs floating around my house... My point, however, is that we have now entered the end-of-the-year bustle of cookies, forced family visits, gift giving, and the making of resolutions you do not intend to keep. In the next year, I intend to follow through with requests, outright commands, and general wishes of my fellow Barrowdowners. Per request of the phantom, I plan to read Morgoth's Ring. After dancing about with Aman, I will try to make time for Shire RPGs. Pertaining to my most recent chat with Bethberry and Encai, I will continue my newly begun posting in The White Horse Inn. I will also appreciate Spock and Kirk more, starting by watching The Wrath of Khan. What of you all, my friends? Have you begun to make resolutions? Will you keep them? For last years posters: were you able to keep any of your promises? I resolved to get a job... I had a summer job. I also resolved to buy more of the books... That I didn't do so well on, but I did receive a Complete Guide to Middle Earth from an old teacher, so there is a point to add to my tally. If only the rest of my un-Tolkienite resolutions went so well... Fea __________________ peace Last edited by Feanor of the Peredhil; 11-28-2004 at 02:16 PM. Reason: another thought

11-27-2004, 03:41 PM	#21
Meela Denethor's True Love Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mirkwood. With Thranduil... swoon Posts: 2,049	I don't generally make resolutions, because I don't generally keep them. I've made a sort-of-promise, which I can carry through to next year: to watch the movies more (or at all at the moment), and to re-read the books thoroughly, and to begin studying them in more depth. Downs related: I've never been clever, so I'm going to try and improve that. I want to join in with more discussions, make some realistic contributions to the forum, and generally improve my fame, fortune, likeability, and all the rest. __________________ 'The Hobbit' 1st impressions: 1. Thorin is hot... Oh god, I fancy a dwarf. 2. Thranduil is hotter. 3. Is that... Figwit! 4. Does Elijah Wood never age? 2nd: It's all about Fili & Kili, really. 3rd: BARD! OMG, Bard.