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07-09-2005, 07:24 PM
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Stormdancer of Doom
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars
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How is everyone?
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...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve. |
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07-10-2005, 07:31 AM
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Relic of Wandering Days
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: You'll See Perpetual Change.
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Can't complain. How are you? I haven't run into you for quite a while. Thought you might have run off with a pack of dwarves or elves or something!
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07-10-2005, 07:42 AM
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Princess of Skwerlz
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles)
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I'm fine too - returned from my US trip over a week ago. The highlight of that was definitely meeting Sharon and Thenamir and going to the LotR exhibition in Houston! I had a fantastic day, met two wonderful members and their families, and was fascinated by the costumes, props, and other exhibit items. I have a photo to prove it; it will be up on Tigerlily's BD page as soon as she has time.
Now I'm looking forward to the next Tolkien event - 'Tolkien 2005' in Birmingham next month! I'm getting really excited about the activities there, am hand-sewing the trim onto the burgundy-colored Arwen-style dress I will have as a costume, and have made plans to meet the other Downers who will be there. I very much look forward to hearing lectures by the experts, seeing artwork by Anke-Katrin Eissmann (the very talented young German artist from whose picture my avatar was taken) and others, watching the plays and other entertainments...
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07-10-2005, 09:59 AM
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Gibbering Gibbet
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Beyond cloud nine
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Now you're just being mean Esty, with your litany of exciting events. I get to spend my summer 'vacation' renovating the house....
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07-10-2005, 10:24 AM
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Sword of the Spirit
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Washington State
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Hello Everyone.
I'm well, just preoccupied with life in general. Our renovation is nearing an end, though it won't be the August deadline we had hoped for. I'm beginning to concur with Birdland's suggestion to hire a band of dwarves to do the job and be done with it. Being the Elf that I am, I'm anxious to get a garden planted at the house. I'ts been just dirt for so long... We took time out yesterday and went to Seattle. The Seafair Pirates landed and sacked the village. Fortunately Elves hold no attraction for Pirates, and I was left pretty much alone.
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07-10-2005, 11:01 AM
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Faithful Spirit
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: #3 Bagshot Row, Petaluma, Ca
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Feeling a tad lousy, but otherwise looking forward to being an aunt in about a month. 
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Giving thanks unto the Father...In whom we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins.~Colossians1:12a,14 * * * * * * * I am Samwise son of Hamfast, if by hoe or trowel I can get these weeds out of your garden, I will.You have my shears!;) Last edited by Samwise; 07-10-2005 at 11:02 AM. Reason: Needed to add a smile for that last part ! ;) |
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07-30-2005, 01:45 PM
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Pilgrim Soul
Join Date: May 2004
Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle...
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My only Tolkien related event of the summer has been doing some work for the Hotel Miramar where the Tolkiens spent much of their time in Bournemouth. I smile everytime the file hits my desk thinking of Edith actually having some fun .... I am a litle torn though because my current office is virtually around the corner from their Bournemouth house and I feel I would like to see it before this assignment ends, but I wonder it is too intrusive - visiting the grave is one thing but this is someone's home? Obviously I would only pass by - not stop and take photos or peek in windows... but I still feel a bit uncomfortable about the idea.
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07-31-2005, 05:46 AM
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Princess of Skwerlz
Join Date: Jan 2002
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I don't see any reason why you shouldn't walk past the house, Mithalwen! After all, don't we all stop to admire some pretty flowers when we see people's gardens, and don't you think they'd be more flattered than aggravated? Just think what you will feel like later if you don't make use of this opportunity now!
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07-31-2005, 06:40 AM
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Relic of Wandering Days
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: You'll See Perpetual Change.
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Mithalwen, you have the right idea on what might irritate, and plan not to do it, so why not stroll by? I agree with Esty that it is better to go while you have the chance, than to kick yourself later for not having done so! Just a word of caution though, it would be unadvisable to dress like a cat burglar or in M-E costume as it might arouse suspicion. Nice to see you back Alphaelin! |
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08-01-2005, 01:25 AM
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Wight
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Tottering about in the Wild
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Thanks, Hilde -- as I said, it's good to be back. Mithalwen, I am envious of your dilemma. To see or not to see one of the Tolkiens' houses...lucky thing. I am sure you would not do anything horrible like stand there gawking for half an hour, or take pictures. Surely people go back and forth in front of the house all the time -- who could object to one more person stolling by? And Estelyn! I am downright pea green at your upcoming visit to Birmingham. I have been there, alas, with non-Ringheads, so didn't get to see any Tolkien-related sites. However, I can tell you that the jewelry quarter there is fun to stroll through.
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08-07-2005, 11:31 AM
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Pilgrim Soul
Join Date: May 2004
Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle...
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Well you know..... it was such a nice evening on Friday and with the post gone no more could be done re the dead line so I drove the mile or so and had a look. And well ..... the house is fairly hideous but no more so than many bungalows of it's era, and I know that such (since they are very common in these parts) often compensate for their exteriors by spacious and practical interiors and the location well perhaps I should explain? The area is a seaside resort that became popular as a retirement resort. The conversion of the local college into a Unihas brought in more youngsters but basically there are so many old people around here that the shop windows are bifocal. Despite the recent tendancy to demolish 1 house and build 2 or more in its place, it is an area of mainly leafy suburbs with pockets of deprivation in betweeen the sea and proper countryside (New Forest/ Hardy's Wessex). The Tolkien's bungalow is on the fringes of Canford Cliffs where the property prices are teh highest in the country (if you are american, the equivalent might be the Hamptons or Boca Raton?). Tolkien's house is perhaps the humblest on the road but all things are relative.. there are a couple of architect designed houses which are probably worth squillions... which face the sea but Tolkien's backs on to Branksome chine, which could almost be a mini Rivendell. A steep tree lined gully, very peaceful and pretty in the sunshine and with the sea and view of the Island just the other side (or down the road).
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07-11-2005, 08:04 AM
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Stormdancer of Doom
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars
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Two small hobbits. Very small. And my Strider, of course. The hobbits are fond of the water, and they don't speak Westron. I am having the time of my life.  They do need hobbit-names. And maybe an elvish name too. Hmmm, something to think about. The elder is a very deep thinker, somewhat Frodo-like, and the younger is very Pippinish. Edit: Phura and Gamba might be appropriate names...
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...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve. Last edited by mark12_30; 07-11-2005 at 08:17 AM. |
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07-11-2005, 10:24 AM
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Relic of Wandering Days
Join Date: Dec 2002
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Ah, small hobbits and fond of water too! That explains quite a bit. You and your Strider must be having to keep a sharp look out for any mischief that might find them unawares!
Sounds as if some exciting and productive vacationing is going on. I'd even settle for some home renovation, let alone travel. Some local pirating might be arranged, as there is a swashbuckling moonlight costumed canoe trip in the offering (home in time for breakfast)….and of course the local Medieval Fair, which is in full swing. EDIT: (Err...the canoes aren't costumed, of course, only the participants as far as I can tell.) Last edited by Hilde Bracegirdle; 07-11-2005 at 02:00 PM. |
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07-11-2005, 11:45 AM
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Sword of the Spirit
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Washington State
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Remind those Hobbits that boats are tricky enough without talk of "pushing and pulling". I thought of sending them another box of cookies, this time with rubber snakes in it, but didn't think the humor would be appriciated.
Sounds like a kick, Hilde! Our next Faire won't be till August, but I usually end up not going because I have no one to go with. It's so sad and boring by yourself!
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07-11-2005, 02:13 PM
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Relic of Wandering Days
Join Date: Dec 2002
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I already have a little resident someone goading me to go. (Strangely enough she likes water too.) We got her decked out nicely last year, and she even went in for a pair of hobbit ears, but she still passes for elf rather than hobbit despite them...sigh. I don't know if my little money purse can stand for us to go again. I've been told it is my turn this year, and my fashion consultant is rather too good at spending siftly. Now, a good pair boots would be nice....
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07-11-2005, 03:06 PM
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Sword of the Spirit
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Washington State
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Hmmm. I know what you mean. I often cruise the second-hand stores looking for a good find, but then again I'm always buying fabric and patterns for another costume, too. I should have been an actor. I'd love to be in costume all the time.
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