A Barrow-Downs Get Together.

[Rikae]

Originally Posted by Formendacil

Oh, and I'm still holding out for the first big Downer meeting involving a wedding.

In that case, I wonder how many downers could make it to upstate NY next spring.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Originally Posted by Rikae

In that case, I wonder how many downers could make it to upstate NY next spring.

*raises hand* Unless you schedule for the last weekend of May, when I'm busy.

[Lush]

Come to the Middle East, my lovelies. Or else, give me an excuse to go West again.

[Thinlómien]

Originally Posted by Rikae

In that case, I wonder how many downers could make it to upstate NY next spring.

*runs to daddy to pester him with the thought of a nice spring trip*

[Formendacil]

Originally Posted by Rikae

In that case, I wonder how many downers could make it to upstate NY next spring.

Provided that it's after finals... very, very good.

Oh, and as we are all Tolkien fans, I fully expect gold-lettered invitations, ala Bilbo.

[TheGreatElvenWarrior]

Originally Posted by Formendacil

Mind you, it's better than the Doctor Who obsession that seems to be going around.

Well... I seem to have gotten that bug *ahem*

Originally Posted by Brinniel

Been there, done that... But of course, I would love for the opportunity to return there if at all possible.

Why not Bloemfontein, South Africa aka birthplace of Tolkien? Yeah yeah, he was only there for three years, but at least it'd give us all an excuse to see Africa.


Yes, but a Doctor Who obsession is a good obssession...as is a Tolkien obsession.

Hmm... Interesting, I'd like to go to Africa, especially with nice people!
And I agree, some obsessions are very good!

Originally Posted by Rikae

In that case, I wonder how many downers could make it to upstate NY next spring.

I wish I could go... Apparently there is a nice Russian Tea Room in New York as well, two great things for the price of one!

[Gwathagor]

Originally Posted by Rikae

In that case, I wonder how many downers could make it to upstate NY next spring.

Kinda depends on when in the spring. If it's in May, it's not going to happen for me. Otherwise, I very well might be able to, as I have a pal who lives in Rochester and I could kill two birds with one stone.

Oh, and I still like the B-Downs cruise idea best.

[Hilde Bracegirdle]

Originally Posted by Rikae

In that case, I wonder how many downers could make it to upstate NY next spring.

Now there is a location I might actually be able to reach, as I don't think I'm up to swimming across the Atlantic, cruising on a barrel or no. And besides my passport would get wet and the ink run.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

You know, Rikae, if you're serious about importing Barrowdowners to Upstate, I'd be perfectly happy to help organize matters and make it happen.

[Groin Redbeard]

Upstate New York sounds alright with me. It might be a little difficult for me since this year is my first time at a university. Just name the date and I'll see what I can do with my school schedule.

[Hookbill the Goomba]

But, with so many Downers living so far apart, what may be more likely and sensible (if that's the right word) would be, not one big massive meet up, but a few. Perhaps roughly the same day or week. We should get one person from each meet to film it and post it up so we can all, in some way, share the experiences.

So, for example;
A British Downer meet could take place somewhere in the midlands like Birmingham or some such. In the hope that its not too far away for people, of course. Or, better yet, some place where there are things to do, places to visit and so on.
Or how about Scotland? A sibling of mine went up there with friends and they all banded together to rent a cottage for a week. I wonder if there is anywhere in the lakes or something we Britons could do that?

A Scandinavian meet has already happened and it wouldn't be fair... Just kidding.

A general European meet in... urm... Dusseldorf? Or the south of France... just outside Christopher Tolkien's house.

An American meet (may have to be divided into North and South?) in whatever places are most applicable. Close to Canada so our Canadian friends can plausibly get there.

I don't know... something like this?

[Groin Redbeard]

Originally Posted by Hookbill the Goomba

An American meet (may have to be divided into North and South?) in whatever places are most applicable. Close to Canada so our Canadian friends can plausibly get there.

Divided into North and South. You're a man after my own heart, Hookbill! This does make a lot more sense. Gwathagor, you are up in Oregon, correct?

[Oddwen]

Please be careful what info you give out, and to whom. Especially if you're considered "underage" where you come from...or crunchable and juicy...

[Gwathagor]

Originally Posted by Groin Redbeard

Gwathagor, you are up in Oregon, correct?

Yes. I have the dubious distinction of dwelling on the Left Coast, though I'm really a Southern fella at heart.

[Formendacil]

Originally Posted by Groin Redbeard

Divided into North and South. You're a man after my own heart, Hookbill! This does make a lot more sense.

Actually, given the distribution on population on this continent of ours, an east/west divide might be more appropriate than north/south, though I certainly agree a divide would be necessary. After all, Hookbill is thinking of three meets in Europe... and Canada and the U.S. are each larger than Europe, without getting themselves smushed together--in terms of land, of course, not population.