Tolkien Events 2007 - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lalwendë · 08-23-2007, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hookbill the Goomba

A grand idea Estelyn!
I myself should be in Oxford from around 3 o'clock depending on the trains (or if my older brother does decide to take me after all).
Could someone of better Oxfordian knowledge tell us if the Bird n' Baby is anywhere near Lady Margret Hall and if that would be a suitable meeting place. Although, I expect it will be pretty crowded on an Oxonmoot weekend.

You'd be surprised. We met up with Alan from the TS in there last year on the Friday and it was lovely and quiet! Though the landlord had renamed all his (delicious) pub grub to things like Saruman Stew etc.

Hookbill the Goomba · 08-24-2007, 04:36 AM

Hurrah! I just got my Oxonmoot progress Report through the post! The whole weekend looks like it'll be a whole lot of fun!

Also, I was surprised to find my name in the book! Hadnot expected that. Especially as it went along with my 'Hookbill' pseudonym.

I know I could have thought of something a little more Tolkien related, but I went with that just in case any Downers were there and would have no idea who I was.

Estelyn Telcontar · 08-28-2007, 02:31 AM

My progress report just arrived in the mail this morning! Guinevere's and my name are not yet on the list - I guess we registered after printing. I didn't see narfforc's name either, but since he said he's coming, I assume he registered later as well. I know better than to expect Lal and davem, due to ... circumstances.

And I'm happy to know at least a few people on the list from the German Tolkien Society. Among others, Anke Eissmann will be there, and I'm sure she'll bring her folio and some artwork for those interested.

Now that it's out, I can tell you one of the main motivations for my coming - the Cambridge Society's performances! I saw two members at the German Tolkien Seminar this spring, and they told me that they were planning to do both "Lord of the Goons" and the LotR reading. As I have fond memories of both performances from Birmingham in 2005, that was a real incentive! After several days of lectures about Tolkien and his works, I found it refreshing (in Tolkien's own sense of the word) to hear the words of the story itself, and the dramatic reading moved me to tears (no mean feat!). And the parody had me and the rest of the audience in stitches.

The weekend's going to be great! As registration doesn't start till 5:30 pm, Friday afternoon does sound like the best time for an informal meeting of Downers. We could try for the B&B (Eagle and Child); should it actually be too full, we can go elsewhere from there. We'll try to get into Oxford around 3 pm, then allowing for a bit of walking, should be at the pub a bit later. I have no idea what train times will be like, but it'll work out, I'm sure.

It might be a good idea to exchange mobile phone numbers by PM...

narfforc · 08-29-2007, 12:18 AM

I will be there, and in the bar at opening time quaffing Ork-brew.

Guinevere · 08-29-2007, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Estelyn Telcontar

I know better than to expect Lal and davem, due to ... circumstances.

Why not? (

have I missed something?) I was looking forward to meeting them!

davem · 08-30-2007, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guinevere

Why not? (

have I missed something?) I was looking forward to meeting them!

We're expecting to hear the patter of tiny (hairy) feet on October 10th. Oxford is a bit far from home at 8+ months pregnant, so sadly we won't be there this year. We're hoping to be there next year for the four day event though, unless the child has bankrupted us & we have to spend the weekend in the garden.

narfforc · 08-30-2007, 01:41 AM

UGH Lal UGH Davem, that's disgusting, congratulations anyway.

P.S You're not both pregnant are you, or has Davem been in the fridge again.

.

HerenIstarion · 08-30-2007, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davem

We're expecting to hear the patter of tiny (hairy) feet on October 10th

I really doubt s/he will walk right awy

, but thats good news and no mistake

Congratulations

davem · 08-30-2007, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HerenIstarion

I really doubt s/he will walk right awy

, but thats good news and no mistake

Congratulations

Well, I hope its not going to take too long about it. I've already got it a paper round & I expect it to be earning its keep by Christmas. I can't do with freeloaders.

08-24-2007, 04:36 AM	#2
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	Hurrah! I just got my Oxonmoot progress Report through the post! The whole weekend looks like it'll be a whole lot of fun! Also, I was surprised to find my name in the book! Hadnot expected that. Especially as it went along with my 'Hookbill' pseudonym. I know I could have thought of something a little more Tolkien related, but I went with that just in case any Downers were there and would have no idea who I was. __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket...

08-28-2007, 02:31 AM	#3
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	My progress report just arrived in the mail this morning! Guinevere's and my name are not yet on the list - I guess we registered after printing. I didn't see narfforc's name either, but since he said he's coming, I assume he registered later as well. I know better than to expect Lal and davem, due to ... circumstances. And I'm happy to know at least a few people on the list from the German Tolkien Society. Among others, Anke Eissmann will be there, and I'm sure she'll bring her folio and some artwork for those interested. Now that it's out, I can tell you one of the main motivations for my coming - the Cambridge Society's performances! I saw two members at the German Tolkien Seminar this spring, and they told me that they were planning to do both "Lord of the Goons" and the LotR reading. As I have fond memories of both performances from Birmingham in 2005, that was a real incentive! After several days of lectures about Tolkien and his works, I found it refreshing (in Tolkien's own sense of the word) to hear the words of the story itself, and the dramatic reading moved me to tears (no mean feat!). And the parody had me and the rest of the audience in stitches. The weekend's going to be great! As registration doesn't start till 5:30 pm, Friday afternoon does sound like the best time for an informal meeting of Downers. We could try for the B&B (Eagle and Child); should it actually be too full, we can go elsewhere from there. We'll try to get into Oxford around 3 pm, then allowing for a bit of walking, should be at the pub a bit later. I have no idea what train times will be like, but it'll work out, I'm sure. It might be a good idea to exchange mobile phone numbers by PM... __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

08-29-2007, 12:18 AM	#4
narfforc Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Muddy-earth Posts: 1,297	Oxonmoot without The Narfforc.......never! I will be there, and in the bar at opening time quaffing Ork-brew. __________________ [B]THE LORD OF THE GRINS:THE ONE PARODY....A PARODY BETTER THAN THE RINGS OF POWER.

08-30-2007, 01:41 AM	#7
narfforc Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Muddy-earth Posts: 1,297	Nappies (Diapers), puke and no sleep. UGH Lal UGH Davem, that's disgusting, congratulations anyway. P.S You're not both pregnant are you, or has Davem been in the fridge again. . __________________ [B]THE LORD OF THE GRINS:THE ONE PARODY....A PARODY BETTER THAN THE RINGS OF POWER. Last edited by narfforc; 08-30-2007 at 01:45 AM.

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