Starbreeze's Challange (continuation of riddles threads) - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Starbreeze · 04-13-2002, 11:17 AM

I hereby issue a challange to all Barrow Downers. This thread is mainly because I got lost in both other riddle threads and finally have something to contribute.

My first challange : What am I?

You grow taller
I shink smaller
I help you see
till your blow stops me

An easy one to begin with and you have probably heard it before.

lathspell · 04-13-2002, 12:08 PM

It's an easy one, although i have heard it before in another sort of way.

I guess it's a candle.

greetings.

Starbreeze · 04-13-2002, 12:34 PM

Ah yes, well done Lathspell! You got it right!
Here's the next one...

I'm not like most of the feline breed
I always follow, I never lead

This one is not so easy, but still easier than some of the others I have in store!

Oh, and by the way, feel free to post up any of other riddles you may have, just like in the other threads.

Tigerlily Gamgee · 04-13-2002, 02:27 PM

Ay me, I feel so lost with all of these riddles. I guess I am not that clever of a Hobbit. It hurts my mind to think.
I will know an answers one of these days, yes I will!

Starbreeze · 04-13-2002, 02:32 PM

Aww, Tigerlily, I'm sure you are a very clever hobbit! I mean, I got totally lost with the other riddles threads!

Tigerlily Gamgee · 04-13-2002, 02:41 PM

*sniff* Thank you, Starbreeze [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Birdland · 04-13-2002, 03:44 PM

Quote:

I'm not like most of the feline breed
I always follow, I never lead

Cattail? (Only 4 more posts and I'm a Ghost Prince of Cardolan!... or something like that)

[ April 13, 2002: Message edited by: Birdland ]

Starbreeze · 04-14-2002, 04:42 AM

Thats ok Tigerlily.
Birdland, close, you were right about the cat part, but not about the tail. Keep trying! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Starbreeze · 04-14-2002, 04:45 AM

Oh, keep posting Birdland!

Ahanarion · 04-14-2002, 08:44 AM

I think I'll venture a guess and say a cat's shadow.

Starbreeze · 04-14-2002, 10:02 AM

Close there with Cat's shadow. Think more along the lines of no an actual thing or animal, more a name or title given to some one.

Tigerlily Gamgee · 04-14-2002, 10:32 AM

I'll go out on a limb here and say... catburglar?

Starbreeze · 04-14-2002, 10:37 AM

Almost Tigerlily, you were closer than the others.

Susan Delgado · 04-14-2002, 05:20 PM

While we're all pondering Starbreeze's most punnish riddle( [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]), I have a couple easyish ones.

1.
Man walks over,
Man walks under,
In time of war he burns asunder.

2.
I am emeralds and diamonds, lost by the moon,
I am found by the sun and picked up soon.

Susan Delgado · 04-14-2002, 05:22 PM

A catapult, maybe?

Tigerlily Gamgee · 04-14-2002, 05:25 PM

catalyst? Does it actually have the word "cat" in it?

Luinsewiel · 04-14-2002, 05:40 PM

Quote:

I'm not like most of the feline breed
I always follow, I never lead

Could this one be a "scardy-cat"?or "fraidy cat"? hmmm niether of those look like I spelt them right but you know what I mean

Quote:

Man walks over,
Man walks under,
In time of war he burns asunder

A bridge? hey I spelt that one right! I think .... [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img]

Susan Delgado · 04-14-2002, 05:44 PM

Aye, Luinsewiel, a bridge is the correct answer [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Aroaraniel · 04-14-2002, 06:07 PM

I guess I'm pretty stupid...I don't know any of these!!! I'm just one stupid hobbit!

Ahanarion · 04-15-2002, 11:14 AM

Quote:

I am emeralds and diamonds, lost by the moon,
I am found by the sun and picked up soon.

Shooting stars?

Starbreeze · 04-15-2002, 02:19 PM

Nope, none of you are right so far - though who ever said Scardy cat is close. A hint, put the word 'cat' on the end of the answer, not at the beginning. Tell me when you give up! [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img]

Susan Delgado · 04-15-2002, 02:40 PM

No, not shooting stars

Bragolandune · 04-15-2002, 06:00 PM

starbreeze, is it a copy cat?

Susan Delgado · 04-15-2002, 06:11 PM

That's a good guess, Bragolandune

Tigerlily Gamgee · 04-15-2002, 08:57 PM

Ai! I give up unless I am struck with a moment of genius in the near future.

04-15-2002, 10:03 PM

Quote:

2.
I am emeralds and diamonds, lost by the moon,
I am found by the sun and picked up soon.

erm... the ocean? [img]smilies/confused.gif[/img] either that or dew?

[ April 16, 2002: Message edited by: Legowen ]

04-15-2002, 10:07 PM

Thats hard!

Susan Delgado · 04-15-2002, 10:15 PM

Yes, Legowen, it is Dew [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Luinsewiel · 04-16-2002, 01:19 PM

Can I post one since I got one right(yay! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] )?.Yes? ok then, it's really easy/short but here goes:
what's a coat that only goes on wet? [img]smilies/redface.gif[/img] so hard, not sure if you'll be able to get it [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img]

Bragolandune · 04-16-2002, 01:39 PM

sounds like a coat of paint to me, Luin.

Starbreeze · 04-16-2002, 01:45 PM

Hey! Copy cat is right! Yey!

Here is the next one:

You write it more than others do
But friends will say it more than you.

What is it?

This one is easy (I think anyway) [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Luinsewiel · 04-16-2002, 01:50 PM

Wow that took a whole 20mins! Longer than I tought [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] yes it is paintif you hadn't already guessed. Hey I got it from a cartoon what do you expect? [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

Starbreeze is that "your name"?

[ April 16, 2002: Message edited by: Luinsewiel ]

Susan Delgado · 04-16-2002, 05:37 PM

How about this one

With no wings, I fly.
With no eyes, I see.
With no arms, I climb.
More frightning than any beast,
Stronger than any foe.
I am cunning, ruthless, and tall;
In the end, I rule all.

Tigerlily Gamgee · 04-16-2002, 05:42 PM

Susan - is the answer "fate"?

Susan Delgado · 04-16-2002, 06:56 PM

Well, it isn't the answer I was given when asked this riddle, but that is a very good answer!

[ April 16, 2002: Message edited by: Susan Delgado ]

Bragolandune · 04-16-2002, 08:50 PM

Susan, is it destiny? or perhaps the imagination?

Susan Delgado · 04-16-2002, 09:03 PM

The answer I was given was imagination, but I like you guys's "fate" and "destiny" better [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Susan Delgado · 04-16-2002, 09:08 PM

Here's a silly one you've probably heard before:

Snow White and the Dwarves sit down for a meal. How fast does she serve them the next course?

And another easy one:

Walk on the living, they don't even mumble;
Walk on the dead, they mutter and grumble.

[ April 16, 2002: Message edited by: Susan Delgado ]

[ April 17, 2002: Message edited by: Susan Delgado ]

Luinsewiel · 04-17-2002, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Walk on the living, they don't even mumble;
Walk on the dead, they mutter and gumble.

Leaves?!?

Susan Delgado · 04-17-2002, 02:19 PM

Leaves!!! heehee

04-13-2002, 11:17 AM	#1
Starbreeze Ghost of a Smile Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Mirkwood - Middle Earth Posts: 389	Starbreeze's Challange (continuation of riddles threads) I hereby issue a challange to all Barrow Downers. This thread is mainly because I got lost in both other riddle threads and finally have something to contribute. My first challange : What am I? You grow taller I shink smaller I help you see till your blow stops me An easy one to begin with and you have probably heard it before. __________________ Do not tamper with the affairs of wizards, they are not all that subtle - Terry Pratchett To write is to make dreams, to make dreams is to awaken the fantasy of the mind, to awaken the mind is to be a master.

04-13-2002, 12:08 PM	#2
lathspell Regenerating Ringkeeper Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Holland Posts: 757	It's an easy one, although i have heard it before in another sort of way. I guess it's a candle. greetings. __________________ 'You?' cried Frodo. 'Yes, I, Gandalf the Grey,' said the wizard solemnly. 'There are many powers in the world, for good or for evil. Some are greater than I am. Against some I have not yet been measured. But my time is coming.'

04-13-2002, 12:34 PM	#3
Starbreeze Ghost of a Smile Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Mirkwood - Middle Earth Posts: 389	Ah yes, well done Lathspell! You got it right! Here's the next one... I'm not like most of the feline breed I always follow, I never lead This one is not so easy, but still easier than some of the others I have in store! Oh, and by the way, feel free to post up any of other riddles you may have, just like in the other threads. __________________ Do not tamper with the affairs of wizards, they are not all that subtle - Terry Pratchett To write is to make dreams, to make dreams is to awaken the fantasy of the mind, to awaken the mind is to be a master.

04-13-2002, 02:27 PM	#4
Tigerlily Gamgee Hostess of Spirits Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Meduseld Posts: 1,055	Ay me, I feel so lost with all of these riddles. I guess I am not that clever of a Hobbit. It hurts my mind to think. I will know an answers one of these days, yes I will! __________________ ~ ExerciseJunky.com (Hobbits fitness of choice!)~ ~Lady of Rohan: An Eowyn Fansite ~ ~The NEW/OLD Barrow Downs Photo Page~

04-13-2002, 02:32 PM	#5
Starbreeze Ghost of a Smile Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Mirkwood - Middle Earth Posts: 389	Aww, Tigerlily, I'm sure you are a very clever hobbit! I mean, I got totally lost with the other riddles threads! __________________ Do not tamper with the affairs of wizards, they are not all that subtle - Terry Pratchett To write is to make dreams, to make dreams is to awaken the fantasy of the mind, to awaken the mind is to be a master.

04-13-2002, 02:41 PM	#6
Tigerlily Gamgee Hostess of Spirits Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Meduseld Posts: 1,055	sniff Thank you, Starbreeze [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ ~ ExerciseJunky.com (Hobbits fitness of choice!)~ ~Lady of Rohan: An Eowyn Fansite ~ ~The NEW/OLD Barrow Downs Photo Page~

04-14-2002, 04:42 AM	#8
Starbreeze Ghost of a Smile Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Mirkwood - Middle Earth Posts: 389	Thats ok Tigerlily. Birdland, close, you were right about the cat part, but not about the tail. Keep trying! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ Do not tamper with the affairs of wizards, they are not all that subtle - Terry Pratchett To write is to make dreams, to make dreams is to awaken the fantasy of the mind, to awaken the mind is to be a master.

04-14-2002, 04:45 AM	#9
Starbreeze Ghost of a Smile Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Mirkwood - Middle Earth Posts: 389	Oh, keep posting Birdland! __________________ Do not tamper with the affairs of wizards, they are not all that subtle - Terry Pratchett To write is to make dreams, to make dreams is to awaken the fantasy of the mind, to awaken the mind is to be a master.

04-14-2002, 08:44 AM	#10
Ahanarion Haunting Spirit Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tirion upon Tuna Posts: 94	I think I'll venture a guess and say a cat's shadow. __________________ Ohtari i Noldor Hosta!

04-14-2002, 10:02 AM	#11
Starbreeze Ghost of a Smile Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Mirkwood - Middle Earth Posts: 389	Close there with Cat's shadow. Think more along the lines of no an actual thing or animal, more a name or title given to some one. __________________ Do not tamper with the affairs of wizards, they are not all that subtle - Terry Pratchett To write is to make dreams, to make dreams is to awaken the fantasy of the mind, to awaken the mind is to be a master.

04-14-2002, 10:32 AM	#12
Tigerlily Gamgee Hostess of Spirits Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Meduseld Posts: 1,055	I'll go out on a limb here and say... catburglar? __________________ ~ ExerciseJunky.com (Hobbits fitness of choice!)~ ~Lady of Rohan: An Eowyn Fansite ~ ~The NEW/OLD Barrow Downs Photo Page~

04-14-2002, 10:37 AM	#13
Starbreeze Ghost of a Smile Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Mirkwood - Middle Earth Posts: 389	Almost Tigerlily, you were closer than the others. __________________ Do not tamper with the affairs of wizards, they are not all that subtle - Terry Pratchett To write is to make dreams, to make dreams is to awaken the fantasy of the mind, to awaken the mind is to be a master.

04-14-2002, 05:20 PM	#14
Susan Delgado The Perished Flame Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: behind my eyes Posts: 1,096	While we're all pondering Starbreeze's most punnish riddle( [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]), I have a couple easyish ones. 1. Man walks over, Man walks under, In time of war he burns asunder. 2. I am emeralds and diamonds, lost by the moon, I am found by the sun and picked up soon. __________________ "Man as a whole, Man pitted against the universe, have we seen him at all 'til we see that he is like a hero in a fairy tale?"

04-14-2002, 05:22 PM	#15
Susan Delgado The Perished Flame Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: behind my eyes Posts: 1,096	A catapult, maybe? __________________ "Man as a whole, Man pitted against the universe, have we seen him at all 'til we see that he is like a hero in a fairy tale?"

04-14-2002, 05:25 PM	#16
Tigerlily Gamgee Hostess of Spirits Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Meduseld Posts: 1,055	catalyst? Does it actually have the word "cat" in it? __________________ ~ ExerciseJunky.com (Hobbits fitness of choice!)~ ~Lady of Rohan: An Eowyn Fansite ~ ~The NEW/OLD Barrow Downs Photo Page~

04-14-2002, 05:44 PM	#18
Susan Delgado The Perished Flame Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: behind my eyes Posts: 1,096	Aye, Luinsewiel, a bridge is the correct answer [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ "Man as a whole, Man pitted against the universe, have we seen him at all 'til we see that he is like a hero in a fairy tale?"

04-14-2002, 06:07 PM	#19
Aroaraniel Wight Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Buckland Posts: 158	I guess I'm pretty stupid...I don't know any of these!!! I'm just one stupid hobbit! __________________ Pippin and Merry rule! -- Lissenen ar' maska'lalaith tenna' lye omentuva!

04-15-2002, 02:19 PM	#21
Starbreeze Ghost of a Smile Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Mirkwood - Middle Earth Posts: 389	Nope, none of you are right so far - though who ever said Scardy cat is close. A hint, put the word 'cat' on the end of the answer, not at the beginning. Tell me when you give up! [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img] __________________ Do not tamper with the affairs of wizards, they are not all that subtle - Terry Pratchett To write is to make dreams, to make dreams is to awaken the fantasy of the mind, to awaken the mind is to be a master.

04-15-2002, 02:40 PM	#22
Susan Delgado The Perished Flame Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: behind my eyes Posts: 1,096	No, not shooting stars __________________ "Man as a whole, Man pitted against the universe, have we seen him at all 'til we see that he is like a hero in a fairy tale?"

04-15-2002, 06:00 PM	#23
Bragolandune Animated Skeleton Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Old Bridge, NJ Posts: 39	starbreeze, is it a copy cat? __________________ "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons for you are crunchy and good with ketchup."

04-15-2002, 06:11 PM	#24
Susan Delgado The Perished Flame Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: behind my eyes Posts: 1,096	That's a good guess, Bragolandune __________________ "Man as a whole, Man pitted against the universe, have we seen him at all 'til we see that he is like a hero in a fairy tale?"

04-15-2002, 08:57 PM	#25
Tigerlily Gamgee Hostess of Spirits Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Meduseld Posts: 1,055	Ai! I give up unless I am struck with a moment of genius in the near future. __________________ ~ ExerciseJunky.com (Hobbits fitness of choice!)~ ~Lady of Rohan: An Eowyn Fansite ~ ~The NEW/OLD Barrow Downs Photo Page~

04-15-2002, 10:07 PM	#27
Legowen Guest Posts: n/a	Thats hard!

04-15-2002, 10:15 PM	#28
Susan Delgado The Perished Flame Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: behind my eyes Posts: 1,096	Yes, Legowen, it is Dew [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ "Man as a whole, Man pitted against the universe, have we seen him at all 'til we see that he is like a hero in a fairy tale?"

04-16-2002, 01:19 PM	#29
Luinsewiel Haunting Spirit Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: The Great Grey-Green Greasy Limpopo River, All Set About With Fever Trees Posts: 57	Can I post one since I got one right(yay! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] )?.Yes? ok then, it's really easy/short but here goes: what's a coat that only goes on wet? [img]smilies/redface.gif[/img] so hard, not sure if you'll be able to get it [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img] __________________ Take David Suzuki's nature challenge today ---> www.davidsuzuki.org

04-16-2002, 01:39 PM	#30
Bragolandune Animated Skeleton Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Old Bridge, NJ Posts: 39	sounds like a coat of paint to me, Luin. __________________ "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons for you are crunchy and good with ketchup."

04-16-2002, 01:45 PM	#31
Starbreeze Ghost of a Smile Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Mirkwood - Middle Earth Posts: 389	Hey! Copy cat is right! Yey! Here is the next one: You write it more than others do But friends will say it more than you. What is it? This one is easy (I think anyway) [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ Do not tamper with the affairs of wizards, they are not all that subtle - Terry Pratchett To write is to make dreams, to make dreams is to awaken the fantasy of the mind, to awaken the mind is to be a master.

04-16-2002, 01:50 PM	#32
Luinsewiel Haunting Spirit Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: The Great Grey-Green Greasy Limpopo River, All Set About With Fever Trees Posts: 57	Wow that took a whole 20mins! Longer than I tought [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] yes it is paintif you hadn't already guessed. Hey I got it from a cartoon what do you expect? [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] Starbreeze is that "your name"? [ April 16, 2002: Message edited by: Luinsewiel ] __________________ Take David Suzuki's nature challenge today ---> www.davidsuzuki.org

04-16-2002, 05:37 PM	#33
Susan Delgado The Perished Flame Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: behind my eyes Posts: 1,096	How about this one With no wings, I fly. With no eyes, I see. With no arms, I climb. More frightning than any beast, Stronger than any foe. I am cunning, ruthless, and tall; In the end, I rule all. __________________ "Man as a whole, Man pitted against the universe, have we seen him at all 'til we see that he is like a hero in a fairy tale?"

04-16-2002, 05:42 PM	#34
Tigerlily Gamgee Hostess of Spirits Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Meduseld Posts: 1,055	Susan - is the answer "fate"? __________________ ~ ExerciseJunky.com (Hobbits fitness of choice!)~ ~Lady of Rohan: An Eowyn Fansite ~ ~The NEW/OLD Barrow Downs Photo Page~

04-16-2002, 06:56 PM	#35
Susan Delgado The Perished Flame Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: behind my eyes Posts: 1,096	Well, it isn't the answer I was given when asked this riddle, but that is a very good answer! [ April 16, 2002: Message edited by: Susan Delgado ] __________________ "Man as a whole, Man pitted against the universe, have we seen him at all 'til we see that he is like a hero in a fairy tale?"

04-16-2002, 08:50 PM	#36
Bragolandune Animated Skeleton Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Old Bridge, NJ Posts: 39	Susan, is it destiny? or perhaps the imagination? __________________ "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons for you are crunchy and good with ketchup."

04-16-2002, 09:03 PM	#37
Susan Delgado The Perished Flame Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: behind my eyes Posts: 1,096	The answer I was given was imagination, but I like you guys's "fate" and "destiny" better [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ "Man as a whole, Man pitted against the universe, have we seen him at all 'til we see that he is like a hero in a fairy tale?"

04-16-2002, 09:08 PM	#38
Susan Delgado The Perished Flame Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: behind my eyes Posts: 1,096	Here's a silly one you've probably heard before: Snow White and the Dwarves sit down for a meal. How fast does she serve them the next course? And another easy one: Walk on the living, they don't even mumble; Walk on the dead, they mutter and grumble. [ April 16, 2002: Message edited by: Susan Delgado ] [ April 17, 2002: Message edited by: Susan Delgado ] __________________ "Man as a whole, Man pitted against the universe, have we seen him at all 'til we see that he is like a hero in a fairy tale?"

04-17-2002, 02:19 PM	#40
Susan Delgado The Perished Flame Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: behind my eyes Posts: 1,096	Leaves!!! heehee __________________ "Man as a whole, Man pitted against the universe, have we seen him at all 'til we see that he is like a hero in a fairy tale?"