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05-02-2011, 08:33 AM
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Dead Serious
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Formendacil and Nienna Announce Their Engagement
Because of the fact that this site played a central role in our original acquaintance and in the earlier stages of simple friendship development, it seemed fair that the "breaking news" of our engagement on the Internet should be made here, rather than Facebook--though the paparazzi have already leaked it there.
Approximately two years ago, I met Nienna, while I was meeting one Feanor of the Peredhil, whose roommate she happened to be. In the aftermath of that meeting, we became friends and when I was looking to make a major change in my life plans--and in so doing move as far away as I could from western Canada--I made a choice to go somewhere I knew people: namely Boston, where I had met the aforementioned ladies. This fateful decision and the fact that Nienna was the person I knew best in Boston eventually led to our friendship developing into a romantic relationship, and even before I moved to Boston, we were "a couple" (as any Downer who was at Bostonmoot could probably attest). Yesterday I got down on one knee and pulled out a ring, and asked her to marry me--and she said yes!--thus putting us in line for becoming the next in a string of "Downer Married Couples." Given the importance this website has played in allowing us to meet each other, you all have our thanks on that basic level, but you are quite a bit more than just that. Many of you have become the extended social circle that has provided a number of real-life friends, and it is highly conceivable that a number of you will be posting to the "I met a fellow BDer" thread in the wake of our nuptials (which, for those inquiring, is tentatively dated for "June-ish, 2012").
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05-02-2011, 08:38 AM
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Gruesome Spectre
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Let me be the first to congratulate you here, my friend! All the best wishes for your future happiness.
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05-02-2011, 09:57 AM
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Sage & Onions
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Britain
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Many Congratulations Formendacil and Nienna!
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05-02-2011, 12:49 PM
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La Belle Dame sans Merci
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Congratulations, my darlings. You know I've always wished you both nothing but the best. Unless you try to dress me in pumpkin orange (I am glaring straight at you, Formykins), in which case I am boycotting your wedding and sabotaging the hen party.
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05-02-2011, 01:15 PM
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Wight of the Old Forest
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Unattended on the railway station, in the litter at the dancehall
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Now if that doesn't beat the royal wedding!
I'm glad for you two and wish you all the best for a happy future marriage!
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05-02-2011, 02:25 PM
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Flame Imperishable
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Right here
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Wow! Congratulations Formy and Nienna!
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05-02-2011, 02:30 PM
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Desultory Dwimmerlaik
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat.....
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Congratulations to you both! Wishing you a very happy life together!!
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05-02-2011, 03:48 PM
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Laconic Loreman
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Love both of you very dearly, you know this
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05-02-2011, 03:52 PM
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Blossom of Dwimordene
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: The realm of forgotten words
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<-- For your future, Formy and Nienna! :)
Congratulations!!!
I wish you all the best!
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05-02-2011, 04:44 PM
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Ghost Prince of Cardolan
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Thank you all for your congratulations and well wishes. For those who'd like the story in a bit more sappy version:
Formendacil and I were going out to my back yard to take some new pictures of us together. We were all dressed nice and I wanted a new picture of us together. We got out to the spot and then instead of pulling the camera out of his pocket he pulled the little ring box and got down on his knee. It was very adorable. And the ring is gorgeous (if a tad big).
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05-02-2011, 05:46 PM
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A Voice That Gainsayeth
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I of course join the host of congratulations - this is wonderful news. I am very happy for the two of you, and I will save a prayer or two in your direction. And now that I think back, I must smile at the beauty of your "story". I just remembered certain Form saying somewhere randomly about three years ago something about wondering if meeting Downers in person might not be hazardous. I could perhaps put it a bit more differently (and it of course goes for both of you) - "it is a dangerous business, my dear Frodo, going to meet a 'Downer... there's no knowing where you might be swept off to". Just like with Bilbo, however, such a way of "being swept" might be a wonderful journey. So all the best for you two, sharing the journey!
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I just hope that Form and Nienna are not going to suffer from exactly the same thing as the royal family did, being in the center of attention of all 'Downers as celebrities, and that we offer them enough privacy to enjoy this happiness Quote:
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05-02-2011, 06:20 PM
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Laconic Loreman
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Crikey, this one's a beau'teh. Form-tested, Boro-approved...erm, ahem, Ni-approved too. 
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05-02-2011, 08:24 PM
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Estelo dagnir, Melo ring
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Congratulations! To happiness!
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05-02-2011, 08:42 PM
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Regal Dwarven Shade
Join Date: Jan 2002
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Congratulations!
As one who has recently attained the married state, I can tell you that a happy marriage is the most wonderful thing in the world.
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05-02-2011, 10:34 PM
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Mellifluous Maia
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: A glade open to the stars, deep in Nan Elmoth
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Congratulations! I wish you both all the best!
(...but what kind of hopeless geek marries someone they met on a Tolkien forum?  )
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05-03-2011, 05:44 AM
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Auspicious Wraith
Join Date: May 2002
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Ah me! History, indeed, is much like an endless waltz: the three beats of war, peace and Barrow-Downers getting married continue on forever.
Many congratulations to the happy couple. Nienna, I don't know you so well, but I trust you are aware that your future husband is an esteemed scholar of Wargs and Wargdom in general; so I'm sure that the marriage will indeed be blessed.
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05-03-2011, 08:15 AM
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Doubting Dwimmerlaik
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Heaven's basement
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Wow! Congratulations!
Maybe the Downs should start running ads for wedding gowns, halls, Rings, etc. 
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05-03-2011, 08:23 AM
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The Sweetest Spoiler
Join Date: Nov 2007
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Oh, flipping seriously, again? Not another one. *grumble grumble grumble*
Ahem. I mean.... SQUEE! ^_^ Congratulations to the both of you! Now I wonder who will be next?
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05-03-2011, 01:32 PM
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Mellifluous Maia
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Location: A glade open to the stars, deep in Nan Elmoth
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05-03-2011, 03:18 PM
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Wisest of the Noldor
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ
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*throws confetti*
The Wolfy-game dating site strikes again! 
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05-03-2011, 03:33 PM
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Flame of the Ainulindalë
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Wearing rat's coat, crowskin, crossed staves in a field behaving as the wind behaves
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If someone would count the number of active posters and the intimate relationships come reality thereafter, the Barrow Downs would beat any "match-making" sites easily!
(love your comment Rikae!!!) All the best to you, you good people!
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05-03-2011, 09:50 PM
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Hauntress of the Havens
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: IN it, but not OF it
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I already expressed my greetings in another corner of the interwebs but I guess it's much different saying it as Lhuna, so...
Congratulations (again), Form and Nienna! (Is it just me, or does there seem to be a pattern emerging?) |
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05-04-2011, 04:23 AM
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Auspicious Wraith
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I'll need to let mum know that her description remains valid.
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05-04-2011, 10:16 AM
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Drummer in the Deep
Join Date: Feb 2003
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Congratulations to you both!
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05-04-2011, 12:14 PM
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Princess of Skwerlz
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Congratulations to the two of you! I wish you all the best!
But really, Formy, you should watch out - someone could make an inappropriate connection between this news and your signature: Quote:
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05-04-2011, 07:01 PM
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The Werewolf's Companion
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Happy news much?
Congratulations!
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05-04-2011, 07:17 PM
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Blossom of Dwimordene
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: The realm of forgotten words
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Making predictions...
I'll wager that in a few years there'll be a thread called "Yet another new 'Downer" started by Form and Nienna. How likely is this to happen? Pretty likey, methinks.
I'm so happy for you both! *jumps on her bed from over-excitement*
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05-05-2011, 02:15 PM
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Blithe Spirit
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Dear Form and Nienna, many congratulations.
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05-05-2011, 03:50 PM
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Relic of Wandering Days
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: You'll See Perpetual Change.
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Oh yes! Best wishes for a long and happy life together! And many thanks for sharing your happy news with us.
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05-07-2011, 05:44 AM
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Shady She-Penguin
Join Date: Dec 2004
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Kind of feeling the same as Lhuna - it would be appropriate to congratulate you here too. So, once more, congrats dear Formy and Nienna! All the best to both of you.
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05-12-2011, 05:47 PM
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Guardian of the Blind
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Congrats to you two! I hope you are happy together!
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08-26-2011, 09:36 PM
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Messenger of Hope
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States.
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I'm rather late, but I just saw this today...
Congratulations, Formy and Nienna! That's really exciting. Hoping the best for you and that your marriage is a blessed one.-- Folwren
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12-30-2011, 12:51 PM
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A Northern Soul
Join Date: Dec 2001
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I totally missed this as well - am terrible about checking the 'other' forums sometimes.
This is awesome. Congratulations to the both of you. I know this is at least the second instance of folks coming together after meeting through BD! Any chance of a bit of Tolkiendom making its way into the ceremony? I can understand where it could be considered cheesy or whimsical, especially to family/friends looking on with no connection themselves, but it could also be done tastefully and appropriately. Many who might criticize such should consider that they may be willing to have some sappy love song off the radio to serve them similarly. Is that so different?
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12-30-2011, 03:43 PM
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Pilgrim Soul
Join Date: May 2004
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Legolas, you have a bit more catching up to do...which do you think is the other one and we will fill you in....I mean there are babies who are no longer really babies now.....
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06-27-2012, 08:43 AM
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La Belle Dame sans Merci
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Barrowdowners have trouble holding still for photos...
 Even [or especially] while celebrating the nuptials of Mr. and Mrs. Niennamendacil. (From the left: Encaitare, Bethberry, Lariren Shadow, Boromir88, Rune, Ni, Formy, me, Wilwa, Glirdy, and Mirandir. Photo credits for this particular shot go to Mira's fella with a shoutout to Mira for disappearing with me in the middle of the Reception to go buy more batteries.) -- (I'd hold off on posting pics until they're back from their honeymoon, but they're all over Facebook already from just about everyone in attendance.) -- MANY CONGRATULATIONS TO MY SISTERBIRD AND MY HONORARY BIG BROTHER! |
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06-27-2012, 09:42 AM
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Gruesome Spectre
Join Date: Dec 2000
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Excellent!
Many congratulations to both, and my prayer for a long and happy life together.
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06-27-2012, 10:24 AM
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Laconic Loreman
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Pictures are everywhere, but I just have to put up a couple of favs...like teaching Wilwa the electric slide
  It was a beautiful wedding and much love to the bride and groom.
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06-27-2012, 10:27 AM
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Blossom of Dwimordene
Join Date: Oct 2010
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Congratulations!!!
My best wishes to you both!Bethberry, beware - you'll be pestered for details the next smial moot! PS: looks like you all had loads of fun there!
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06-27-2012, 10:44 AM
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Regal Dwarven Shade
Join Date: Jan 2002
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Hooray!
Huzzah and huzzah again!
Best wishes now and for all your days to come!
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