Walk To Rivendell" aka "The Eowyn Challenge" - Page 3 - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Naz · 06-11-2003, 04:40 PM

AH-HA!

I have at least made 4 & three-fourths mi.!!! It's not *very* good, but I guess it's OK... I'm gonna go find out where I am... [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

PS: Is there any way at all to know how far you're walking? Without measuring??

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Durelin · 06-11-2003, 04:50 PM

Well, I have finally gotten a move on...a bit...lemme see...my travel log: WHERE MIDDLE EARTH MEETS THE LIFE OF A 13 (almost 14) YEAR OLD GIRL TO CREATE AN UNBELIEVABLE STORY FILLED WITH EDGE-OF-YOU-SEAT ACTION!! *pictures of random endangered animals flash on teh screen*

Yeah...that's make a rad commercial...yeah...rad...or somewhat... Well, here is the unbelievable story full of...action...

June 6th - My life is slow and boring, and the summer heat doesn't help. I walked over to rent a video, there and back again, moving only a quarter of a mile on my feet. Then I went another .8 of a mile down to the grocery store. I had to pick out flowers for my lovely teachers, who help me so much *cue grimace*. Of course, I didn't make it back without dropping my favorite ones, the yellow mums! (well, I liked the cactus too, but...) I bent over to pick them up only to find myself looking at a foot, armored in spiky black armor (it looked much like rubber to me, but...). I looked up to find a black hooded head...without a head...or something of that sort... I picked up my yellow mums (quite pitiful looking now) and...I screamed. Then I ran .2 of a mile, screaming most of the way. After that I walked another 196.17 feet before deciding to make camp or...whatever...

June 10 - I made camp, sat down, or whatever, and didn't want to get up. That was four days ago, and now I am finally moving again. It took another encounter with a rubber armor covered foot and a hooded head without a head to get me to, but I have. But, I only moved 865.6 feet. It seemed enough to get away from the rubber armor covered foot and the hooded head without a head. I sat down again.

June 11- I haven't budged, though I plan to! Yes, I do...really!

I, slowness itself, have traveled a total of about 1.45 miles! YAY!! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

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peony_foxburr · 06-11-2003, 04:52 PM

Peony was just as tired and cross as everyone else, after a sleepless night listening to the Neekerbreekers.

"Cheer up," Sam told her. "Strider says in another mile we'll be out of these marshes." Good old Sam!

Arafangwen · 06-11-2003, 07:51 PM

Arafangwen whistled happily as she walked along the path streching out before her. She had stayed at Toms house for the past three days, but alas, all good things must come to an end(in most cases). Or you could simply say that the constant singing was giving her migranes. Whichever you choose, she had decided it was time to leave(the weather had cleared up). Arafangwen could still hear the deep booming voice of the man whom the daughter of the river woman loved so dearly as she turned for one last look when she passed over the highest point of the ridge, to see that merry dol house no more(lest she should come back for a visit [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] ). Only 341 more miles to Rivendell. she thought to herself as she continued to walk on in reflective thought.

Good to see all you people joining us! I'll be going away tommorow likely and will be "walking" without access to a computer, much less the internet. I'll be back as soon as possible though! Namarie!

Alatáriël Lossëhelin · 06-11-2003, 09:29 PM

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35 years old! Listening to Nirvana

Hmmm. I'm 41, but I prefer Creed. (And Third Day, and The Holiness Project, and ... those rowdy hobbits...Bolco turns it up REALLY loud.)

I'm 52, and I'm also very partial to Third Day. (Elves turn it up REALLY loud, too.) They remind me a lot of Bob Seeger & the Silver Bullet Band. And old Beatle fans never die, they just keep getting older.
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***The Barrow-Wight*** · 06-11-2003, 09:30 PM

I actually got up into the Green Hill Country today, and do you know what I am looking for there? The fox. I haven't read everyone's reports as they came through this part of The Shire, so I don't know if others have seen him, but I hope I do before I drop down toward the Brandywine river. Of course, with the way I am huffing and puffing on my daily runs, any sensible fox would probably run to its den in fright.

mark12_30 · 06-11-2003, 09:36 PM

BW, if I remember correctly my co-walker (Frodo2) and I did see the fox. But this time he did not stop to talk.

I see deer quite often, but they are even less chatty than the foxes. Something about New England reclusive attitudes? Somebody should tell them they're in the Shire now and expected to be talkative-- "you're not in Kansas anymore"-- but I haven't been able to get it across to them.

On the other hand, perhaps that's best, because I'd rather not have to explain it to the bears. Talking them into changing their skin during the day could be tough.

Hmmm, you're tramping right along! Attahobbit!

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Neferchoirwen · 06-12-2003, 02:27 AM

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I have added several landmarks between mile 0 and mile 220

Er...where can I see this? Sorry, it seems to be so much of a late reaction, but I don't get it. Is it on the original Eowyn Challenge site?

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the phantom · 06-12-2003, 06:20 AM

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Er...where can I see this? Sorry, it seems to be so much of a late reaction, but I don't get it. Is it on the original Eowyn Challenge site?

I'm pretty sure he's talking about the page here at the Barrow-Downs. You can get to it from the main page (there'll be a link that says Walk to Rivendell over on the left side).

I had time to go for a long jog yesterday! Between that and my brief morning jog, I tacked on 20 miles, bringing my total to 28. That brush with the Nazgul (mile 27) scared me, and I'm going to attempt sprinting all the way to Buckland today.

ArwenBaggins · 06-12-2003, 08:27 AM

Ahhh... I can't find my camera, but I don't think I need it. The B-W closed the Dance thread.
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I have walked 175 miles.
I have passed abandoned robbers den (172).
It is 5 miles to the next landmark.
I still have 283 miles to Rivendell. [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img] [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img]

And now they're gone for robbers and live outside, hiding in the woods beyond Archet, and out in the wilds north-away. It's like a bit of the bad old times tales tell of, I say. It isn't safe on the road and nobody goes far, and folk lock up early. We have to keep watchers all round the fence and put a lot of men on the gates at nights.

mark12_30 · 06-12-2003, 10:13 AM

Those still interested in writing The Springle Ring can either PM me or email me.

Nurumaiel · 06-12-2003, 12:08 PM

Yesterday I walked a quick two miles. And I do mean quick. The second mile was completed in 12 minutes! As Old Man Willow slowly devours my friends into the darkness of his trunk, I can hear some singing from up the road. Unsure whether to be overjoyed that someone has come to help or to start screaming at Old Man Willow to take me too, I at last decide to try to rescue my friends myself before Bombadil reaches us. Fingering the belt at my waist and the scarf around my neck, I consider tying and gagging him, or at least the latter.

However, I've learned something very important, if you don't want someone to sing, then you sing. I've composed a long walking song that I will sing over and over again, never letting him get a word in. It runs as follows:

I?m travelling far out of the Shire
To Rivendell the very fair
O?er little river and field
And soon I will arrive there
And soon I will arrive there
And soon I will arrive there
O?er little river and field
And soon I will arrive there

The morning first dawns so lovely
And I wake up and go on
I walk many miles further
I walk through the glory of dawn
I walk through the glory of dawn
I walk through the glory of dawn
O?er little river and field
I walk through the glory of dawn

A bird is singing up above
And I reply politely
As I say farewell to the Shire
Rivendell is beckoning to me
Rivendell is beckoning to me
Rivendell is beckoning to me
As I say farewell to the Shire
Rivendell is beckoning to me

The day wears on until evening
Comes stealing over the sun
And near to Bree I approach
My journey will soon be done
My journey will soon be done
My journey will soon be done
And near to Bree I approach
My journey will soon be done

I wander on through the night
With Rivendell on my mind
And in that peaceful stillness
Sweet restfulness I do find
Sweet restfulness I do find
Sweet restfulness I do find
And in that peaceful stillness
Sweet restfulness I do find

That night I slumber on
Sweet dreams come stealing o?er me
And in those beautiful dreams
Fair Rivendell I can see
Fair Rivendell I can see
Fair Rivendell I can see
And in those beautiful dreams
Fair Rivendell I can see

My journey will lead me
O?er paths barely touched and well-worn
Through sunset, nighttime, and dreaming
And on to the glorious morn
And on to the glorious morn
And on to the glorious morn
Through sunset, nighttime, and dreaming
And on to the glorious morn

It's to the tune of Rosin the Beau, which can be found here. It's stops in the middle, but you can start it over again, or you can just keep that tune in mind. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Once I memorize my newest work, I can sing it as I tramp through the fields!

4 - 6 miles today. I have to leave Bombadil as soon as I can, or I fear I shall go mad.

ArwenBaggins · 06-12-2003, 01:30 PM

I've just got back from swimteam. I told my coach about all the walking I have to do, so he said I 'inspired' him to *allow* us to do 2 miles in the pool!

So, I'm up to 181 miles.

06-12-2003, 01:31 PM

ATTENTION BARROW DOWNS WALKERS:

You may now register on the Eowyn Challenge website as your own group. I have enabled your group, and added your black shield.

PLEASE: Remember that when you register your "Goal Miles" is 458 (probably) NOT the distance you have already walked. AFTER you register, then go add the miles in.

ALSO: Do make sure "Show my record on the website" is checked so that you show up.

Any problems or questions can be Emailed to me. There is a link on the site.

Thanks,

Padraig_ec

Estelyn Telcontar · 06-12-2003, 02:22 PM

Thanks, padraig, for letting us know! I've registered and am now proudly displaying 9 black shields! Almost halfway to Rivendell... Come on, all of you, let's get some more shields in there, and let's enter some mottos in the contest to collect points for our group!

(Oops, there's a temporary mistake in there - I hit "refresh" and my mileage was doubled! I've already sent a message to have that corrected... *Esty hangs her head in shame*)

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06-12-2003, 02:44 PM

For reference, if you add too many miles, the Update function will also remove miles if you put a "-" sign in front of them. So if this happens, just subtract them off.

--Padraig

Arafangwen · 06-12-2003, 02:59 PM

Thanks for letting us join Padraig_ec! I'm planning to join your Yahoo group as well.

Arafangwen has only walked three more miles, but she's planning on getting a lot more miles in when she's in Alaska tommorow. See you all when I get back!

Estelyn Telcontar · 06-12-2003, 03:02 PM

Thanks, I corrected my mileage and saw that Helen is sporting 11 (!) shields, almost ready for the 12th now - way to go! Arafangwen is in there now too!

(BTW, who's BDU?)

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Horse-Maiden of the Shire · 06-12-2003, 07:00 PM

Booya! 6 black shields! Whee!

I did my daily 2 miles the strangest way today: I walked about for 55 minutes trying to get a horse to walk over an obstacle without talking to my team, talking to the horse, touching it, or touching it with anything else. Yep. It was a toughie.

Gorwingel · 06-12-2003, 07:00 PM

I want to join the yahoo group, but I can't seem to find the link. I have checked the second and third page of this thread and I can't seem to find one. Could someone please help me?

the phantom · 06-12-2003, 10:06 PM

By the way, are we supposed to count only miles that have been walked, jogged, ect, or can we count miles for a basketball game?

During a pick-up game at school I make anywhere from 40 to 60 trips from one end of the floor to the other, and never in a straight line. And once we've reached one side or the other, I'm constantly zigzagging all over that entire third of the court either defending my man or trying to get open for a shot, setting picks, or dribbling.

And we usually play four games (sometimes more, sometimes less).

Well, if all I was doing was moving in a straight line from one end of the court to the other 50 times each game, four games would account for about 3.5 miles, but that's completely without all of the movement I do on offense and defense, which in my case probably triples the mileage, or maybe increases it even more (I never stop moving).

So am I allowed to give some sort of conservative mileage estimate for how many miles I traveled during other activities? Because you realize, on days that I play six or seven games of ball I don't really feel like walking, much less running later on that evening.

06-12-2003, 10:35 PM

The Yahoo Group is at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/walktorivendell/

Yo have to register, but then you get access to our nightly chats, messages, photos, lots of neat stuff.

You can count anything you feel like counting. Its totally up to you. In my opinion, I would certainly count the basketball games. Its a great workout. I know we used to run about 7 miles in a full soccer game. The point is just to get out and have fun doing something to get in shape and enjoy ourselves.

--Padraig

Alatáriël Lossëhelin · 06-12-2003, 10:38 PM

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Arafangwen has only walked three more miles, but she's planning on getting a lot more miles in when she's in Alaska tommorow. See you all when I get back!

Arafangwen: Whereabouts in Alaska are you going? I went with a friend summer-before-last and had such a great time. Saw humpbacks & orcas (not orcs) on a boat trip, and grizzlies in Denali. Hope you have a wonderful trip!!

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Well, Strider finally showed up. It seems he's been hanging out in Bree with some hobbits! I'm glad he caught up with me. The way the path seems to appear and disappear, I'd soon be lost without him.

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The ground now became damp, and in places boggy and here and there they came upon pools, and wide stretches of reeds and rushes filled with the warbling of little hidden birds. They had to pick their way carefully to keep both dry-footed and on their proper course. At first they made fair progress, but as they went on, their passage became slower and more dangerous. The marshes were bewildering and treacherous, and there was no permanent trail even for Rangers to find through their shifting quagmires.

Gorwingel · 06-12-2003, 11:14 PM

I signed up but the first time I accidently put that I was not part of a particular group so the shield are white, if anyone can fix it that would be good (I am just having problems tonight [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] )

the phantom · 06-12-2003, 11:20 PM

Well, since I can include mileage from playing sports, my mileage total is going to be high today. In addition to my morning jog, I played racquetball with one of my buds for about two and a half hours, went and played four or five games of basketball, and finished up with a moderately paced jog on the indoor track.

My conservative mileage estimate for the entire day is 30 miles. I have exactly 400 left.

Saturday will be a huge mileage day. I'm off work and plan on doing nothing but sports all day long with my friends.

Sophia the Thunder Mistress · 06-13-2003, 07:47 AM

I was in a foul mood this morning, and got up at 5:30 am and went to walk it off. So I trudged five miles in a thoroughly unpleasant frame of mind. I'm going to do my five senses, simply because it's funny how nasty I was, and I hope you'll all get a good laugh about it. [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img]

Sight: There are ATHLETES on the track (how dare they?!) I'll have to walk around the library loop instead (5/16 of a mile).

Smell: Those flowers, ugh, so much pollen, I bet I'm allergic to that.

Sound: Every bird in Northern Indiana is chirping, what the heck, why do they chirp at 5am, don't they know all decent people are sleeping?!

Touch: There is a large blister growing up on the ball of my foot. Argh argh argh.

Taste: Mello Yello. Give me caffeine that I may survive work today.

LOL [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] I have to say, I felt much better when I got home. 127 miles, completed [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img].

Sophia

mark12_30 · 06-13-2003, 09:45 AM

Let me gently remind Rivendell walkers that the Barrow Wight has been closing threads left and right. Please keep it Middle-Earth related.

Rather than reporting miles, report your location along Frodo's track.

The Five-senses idea is a good one, but bring it up a notch and choose hobbit-senses or elf-senses...

A very good example is Alatariel; there are others as well-- Hilde, Peony...

In the meantime, I am happy to see you all making progress and enjoying yourselves.

'********

This morning I was south of the Great Road, but I felt like I was back in the Marish... The deer may know their way around, but their destinations and their traveling preferences don't match mine. Thorns, bushes, branches, thickets, and swampy stream-crossings! Strider can usually find a way through the deer paths, though.

We found a deer track that followed an old stone wall-- there seem to be a lot of ruins in these hills, Strider sang some old songs about the men of Arnor and the old North Kingdom. We followed the stone wall quite a ways, to an narrow old gateway, and a bit further beyond that, Strider led us out onto a broad path. It would have been extremely pleasant but for the rain. I was one wet hobbit by the end of the march.

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***Thenamir*** · 06-13-2003, 01:20 PM

The sun hung low in the western sky as the aging hobbit closed the front door of Bag End. The late-afternoon heat was oppressive, not to mention the humidity, which was so thick as to unshape both the crease in his slacks and the curls from his lightly-graying head.

Thenamir, late as usual to any gathering or event, hoisted his pack onto his shoulder and left Bag End alone late yesterday afternoon. Being a hobbit of unusual heft (Fatty Bolger in comparison looked positively svelte) he was barely one mile down the road before he began huffing and puffing. He finally slumped down upon an old stump beside the road, on a small rise still well within sight of the brass doorknob in the middle of the circular door of bright green. "Well now," he wheezed to himself as he mopped the sweat from his brow with a bit of old kerchief, "only 457 miles to go. At this rate, I'll be longer getting to Rivendell than Frodo was for his entire adventure!"

He knew it would get easier as he got into better shape, and the distances would become less troublesome, but until then he knew he was in for some stop-and-go hiking. "Up again," he said with a groan. "Old Gaffer used to say 'Don't be afraid of slow progress, only of standing still.' I'd better try to make another mile or two before nightfall..."

mark12_30 · 06-13-2003, 02:01 PM

"I pity snails, and all who carry their homes upon their backs..."

Nurumaiel · 06-13-2003, 08:29 PM

Robin Brandybuck heard footsteps along the path and, hoping against hope, ran forward, shouting loudly for help. Unfortunately, her worst fears were confirmed when she caught the sight of bright yellow boots, but nevertheless she begged him to save her friends, who were still struggling desperately to free themselves, while Old Man Willow creaked and groaned.

Tom proceeded to sing Robin's friends loose, and then laughed heartily and brought them four miles further to his home. Stopping in front of his house, he lifted his head and began: Ring a ding a dillo! Robin, however, was not going to put up with this, so she put her hands over her ears and began to sing: "La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la," over and over again. Tom looked rather startled, but then he laughed again and began to sing along with her. That was too much for the poor lass, and she ran into the house where she would find shelter with Goldberry.

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I've registered at the WtR site and now observe proudly the four shields along by my name. All Barrow-Downs Walkers, pay heed: we need more soldiers of the black shield! I only count ten.

And enter the contest so we can start building up our points.

Estelyn Telcontar · 06-14-2003, 04:13 AM

The most memorable impression from this morning’s walk: a valiant wild violet, a tiny floweret with one perfect bloom, growing in a sidewalk crack. It made me wonder if there were hobbit girls named Violet? The only girl of that name that occurs to me is the one in Peanuts!

vanwalossien · 06-14-2003, 05:39 AM

Would you look at that, six shields! I've been making rapid progress lately, because dad has moved, and in order to get to the nearest shop I have to ride my bike for almost five miles, and with ten miles almost every day, I've finally reached Bree!

Neferchoirwen · 06-14-2003, 10:04 AM

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a valiant wild violet, a tiny floweret with one perfect bloom, growing in a sidewalk crack

Aren't flowers growing from cracks the lovliest thing to encounter?

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It made me wonder if there were hobbit girls named Violet?

I've a hobbit-mannered like friend who was at the MTV Movie awards who was able to take pictures of Elijah...hope that counts [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] thanks for making me remember my friend, Esty (I miss her a lot)
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Neferchoirwen · 06-14-2003, 10:11 AM

Never thought I was going to walk 3 and a half miles more than expected today.

sight: I saw quite a few of death today: a dead maya and a two dead moths, both lying on concrete aproximately less than a quarter of a mile apart. But on a bus trip after that, I saw two sets of sneakers neatly placed ontop of a concrete cover of a sewage hole-whatever. I imagined them to beling to Hobbits looking for holes to turn into proper homes...but then, hobbits don't need sneakers!
This is my favorite of the day: I have this HUGE phobia of clouds (related to open spaces), but reaching the top of the hill, I saw this huge cloud almost taking the shape of a peace dove with its head touching the sun.

sound thunder in the sunlight. There's a typhoon somewhere south of the country.

touch there was a light shower when I got off the bus and started walking.

smell not much pollution today! and the winds brought enough fresh air to destress!

taste soy milk. I bought a bottle of soya milk on my first leg of the walk. I needed protein (it was carbo-rich day for me, starting off with good oatmeal, followed by kentucky fried chicken *oops* and finally ending with pasta)

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mark12_30 · 06-14-2003, 08:36 PM

Strider and I hiked along a low ridge overlooking a large stream. There were oaks, and beech groves. I heard a twig snap, and pointed; sure enough, Strider spotted two deer. They splashed thru the stream and were on their way.

Besides that, there is little sound but the wind in the leaves.

Horse-Maiden of the Shire · 06-14-2003, 08:52 PM

I wandered about in Chetwood today; but I think I'm almost out. Merry and Pippin have been lagging behind, but I told them that we're almost out of "this wretched wood that we shan't dare to enter again, at least not without a guide!"

***The Barrow-Wight*** · 06-15-2003, 03:01 PM

June in the Green Hill Country can be quite hot and muggy at times, and today's run started out with the sun beaming down its radiant heat. The country road was at first wide with a great field of high hay to the south, but soon the path narrowed and passed into into a cool world of trees. A gentle breeze passed down the shaded way, causing a constant rustle of soothing green.

As I plunged deeper into the woods the temperature continued to drop until I actually began to shiver. It was as if I was approaching something ahead that did not belong in the tranquil landscape of The Shire. Something dark and evil, but something I could not avoid. Since this was the only path through the Hills I was familiar with, I have no choice but to continue along it tomorrow.

I have walked 25.24 miles, entered Green Hill Country, and am only 1.76 miles from Black Rider Stopping Place.

Alatáriël Lossëhelin · 06-15-2003, 08:55 PM

I just updated my mileage on the Eowyn Challenge site and was proud to see not only my 8 shields, but also so many for our B-D group. Wooohooo!! I'm finally over the 200 mile mark. [img]smilies/cool.gif[/img]

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Had to sleep (make that try to sleep) last night listening to those dratted Neekerbreekers. It was almost as bad as that weekend at Tom's house. But we're finally out of earshot of them. It's a good thing I packed so much Elvish insect repellent, as it appears the midges prefer elf when they can't get hobbit. Without Strider, I would have been hopelessly lost as there are many paths here that wander in all directions. He says we should be out of the Marshes in 2-3 days, thanks be to Ilúvatar.

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The flies began to torment them, and the air was full of clouds of tiny midges that crept up their sleeves and breeches and into their hair.

"I am being eaten alive!" cried Pippin. "Midgewater! There are more midges than water!"

"What do they live on when they can't get hobbit?" asked Sam, scratching his neck.

They spent a miserable day in this lonely and unpleasant country. Their camping-place was damp, cold, and uncomfortable; and the biting insects would not let them sleep. There were also abominable creatures haunting the reeds and tussocks that from the sound of them were evil relatives of the cricket. There were thousands of them, and they squeaked all round, 'neek-breek, breek-neek', unceasingly all the night, until the hobbits were nearly frantic.

ArwenBaggins · 06-16-2003, 09:21 AM

Well, I've finally reached the mile-marker of 201 miles! I went for a walk in the county forest near my house Saturday, hoping to get in a couple of miles. Well, I was walking on the trail, and SOMEHOW, I got lost for four hours. [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] Luckily, I had my grand'da's pedometer with me!
So, I'm off to sign up at the Eowyn's Challenge site.

EDIT: I've signed up there as Feaelenawen, and I've only 8 shields. Well, I'm going for a walk!

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I have walked 201 miles.
I have reached Neekerbreeker Pond (201).
It is 10 miles to the next landmark.
I still have 257 miles to Rivendell.
They spent a miserable day in this lonely and unpleasant country. Their camping-place was damp, cold, and uncomfortable; and the biting insects would not let them sleep. There were also abominable creatures haunting the reeds and tussocks that from the sound of them were evil relatives of the cricket. There were thousands of them, and they squeaked all round, neek-breek, breek-neek, unceasingly all the night, until the hobbits were nearly frantic.

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Durelin · 06-16-2003, 12:24 PM

A new entry in my exciting travel log!!

June 11- Yes, I did finally move...*mumbles* 300 feet...

June 12- I felt especially springy and full of energy, so I hopped up and started a quick walk. I jogged a bit too, before running into someone. It was just my luck that this someone was an extremely annoying 12 year old boy and who made strange grunting and squeaking noises. I jogged on, but he followed, making disgusting noises to the rythym of my steps. (I leave you to figure out what those noises were...) A sharp "Shutup" only made him redouble his efforts, so I gave him a push. Tumbling over, cursing, he remained on the ground. I had made a good choice, he didn't want to get up. I jogged on in peaceful silence. But, a short time later and after 2 miles, I grew thirsty, so I decided to stop for a break. This break continued longer than I had planned (as always) and night came, so I made camp.

June 13- Yes, I moved again *mumbles* 300 feet...

June 15- Stop your laughing! I moved! *mumbles* 300 feet...

June 16 - Melkor take you, I did walk! I started on a nice path somewhere with some trees and plants. Then I came upon a small pond. Around it were some geese and ducks. At this sight, I made the mistake of taking out a chunk of bread (of course I'd have food you domnoddy!) and ripped off little pieces to throw at these birds. Well, I soon decided that they had had enough of my bread, so I moved on down the path. That's when they started toward me. I thought there had been some geese! More like 50! And ducks too! *mumbles again* Okay, maybe not 50, but close...how about 40? But anyway, I of course, took off at a run. That's when they morphed into fire breathing horned tortoises. Yes, and chased me another few feet. Then they stopped, and I breathed easily, after only a few minutes of panting. Did I say fire breathing horned tortoises? Well...what I meant to say was...they got all puffy and opened there beaks!! It was horrifying! Oh, I almost forgot. I slew three ants today! *flexes muscles*

Okay, I'll stop.

I, slowness itself, have traveled a total of... *drum roll* 4.55 miles! *cymbal crash* YAY!!!

[ June 16, 2003: Message edited by: Durelin ]

06-11-2003, 04:52 PM	#3
peony_foxburr Haunting Spirit Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Trollshaws/RdtoR 354 miles Posts: 91	Peony was just as tired and cross as everyone else, after a sleepless night listening to the Neekerbreekers. "Cheer up," Sam told her. "Strider says in another mile we'll be out of these marshes." Good old Sam! __________________ "And the ship went out into the High Sea and passed on into the West, until at last on a night of rain Frodo smelled a sweet fragrance on the air and heard the sound of singing that came over the water." -The Return of the King

06-11-2003, 07:51 PM	#4
Arafangwen Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: WtR: 413 miles/Floating happily across the floor in the arms of The Phantom..... Posts: 361	Arafangwen whistled happily as she walked along the path streching out before her. She had stayed at Toms house for the past three days, but alas, all good things must come to an end(in most cases). Or you could simply say that the constant singing was giving her migranes. Whichever you choose, she had decided it was time to leave(the weather had cleared up). Arafangwen could still hear the deep booming voice of the man whom the daughter of the river woman loved so dearly as she turned for one last look when she passed over the highest point of the ridge, to see that merry dol house no more(lest she should come back for a visit [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] ). Only 341 more miles to Rivendell. she thought to herself as she continued to walk on in reflective thought. Good to see all you people joining us! I'll be going away tommorow likely and will be "walking" without access to a computer, much less the internet. I'll be back as soon as possible though! Namarie! __________________ i indo ye vanya mi amaurëa cálë~LúcëwenElerínaEruiel Soooo..... I'm still doing the wave, anyone else? Anyone? Yeah!! Hmmm... What is that?

06-11-2003, 09:30 PM	#6
*The Barrow-Wight* Night In Wight Satin Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 4,043	I actually got up into the Green Hill Country today, and do you know what I am looking for there? The fox. I haven't read everyone's reports as they came through this part of The Shire, so I don't know if others have seen him, but I hope I do before I drop down toward the Brandywine river. Of course, with the way I am huffing and puffing on my daily runs, any sensible fox would probably run to its den in fright. __________________ The Barrow-Wight

06-11-2003, 09:36 PM	#7
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	BW, if I remember correctly my co-walker (Frodo2) and I did see the fox. But this time he did not stop to talk. I see deer quite often, but they are even less chatty than the foxes. Something about New England reclusive attitudes? Somebody should tell them they're in the Shire now and expected to be talkative-- "you're not in Kansas anymore"-- but I haven't been able to get it across to them. On the other hand, perhaps that's best, because I'd rather not have to explain it to the bears. Talking them into changing their skin during the day could be tough. Hmmm, you're tramping right along! Attahobbit! [ June 11, 2003: Message edited by: mark12_30 ] __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.

06-12-2003, 08:27 AM	#10
ArwenBaggins Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: I don't know... will there be a quiz on this later? Posts: 486	Ahhh... I can't find my camera, but I don't think I need it. The B-W closed the Dance thread. *** I have walked 175 miles. I have passed abandoned robbers den (172). It is 5 miles to the next landmark. I still have 283 miles to Rivendell. [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img] [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] And now they're gone for robbers and live outside, hiding in the woods beyond Archet, and out in the wilds north-away. It's like a bit of the bad old times tales tell of, I say. It isn't safe on the road and nobody goes far, and folk lock up early. We have to keep watchers all round the fence and put a lot of men on the gates at nights. __________________ .:Chelsy:. Reality is a nice place to visit, but I wouldn't want to live there. Terennth Kingdoms

06-11-2003, 04:40 PM	#1
Naz Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: May 2003 Location: my TARDIS! Posts: 288	AH-HA! I have at least made 4 & three-fourths mi.!!! It's not very good, but I guess it's OK... I'm gonna go find out where I am... [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] PS: Is there any way at all to know how far you're walking? Without measuring?? [ June 11, 2003: Message edited by: Naz ] [ June 11, 2003: Message edited by: Naz ]

06-11-2003, 04:50 PM	#2
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	Well, I have finally gotten a move on...a bit...lemme see...my travel log: WHERE MIDDLE EARTH MEETS THE LIFE OF A 13 (almost 14) YEAR OLD GIRL TO CREATE AN UNBELIEVABLE STORY FILLED WITH EDGE-OF-YOU-SEAT ACTION!! pictures of random endangered animals flash on teh screen Yeah...that's make a rad commercial...yeah...rad...or somewhat... Well, here is the unbelievable story full of...action... June 6th - My life is slow and boring, and the summer heat doesn't help. I walked over to rent a video, there and back again, moving only a quarter of a mile on my feet. Then I went another .8 of a mile down to the grocery store. I had to pick out flowers for my lovely teachers, who help me so much cue grimace. Of course, I didn't make it back without dropping my favorite ones, the yellow mums! (well, I liked the cactus too, but...) I bent over to pick them up only to find myself looking at a foot, armored in spiky black armor (it looked much like rubber to me, but...). I looked up to find a black hooded head...without a head...or something of that sort... I picked up my yellow mums (quite pitiful looking now) and...I screamed. Then I ran .2 of a mile, screaming most of the way. After that I walked another 196.17 feet before deciding to make camp or...whatever... June 10 - I made camp, sat down, or whatever, and didn't want to get up. That was four days ago, and now I am finally moving again. It took another encounter with a rubber armor covered foot and a hooded head without a head to get me to, but I have. But, I only moved 865.6 feet. It seemed enough to get away from the rubber armor covered foot and the hooded head without a head. I sat down again. June 11- I haven't budged, though I plan to! Yes, I do...really! I, slowness itself, have traveled a total of about 1.45 miles! YAY!! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [ June 11, 2003: Message edited by: Durelin ]

06-12-2003, 10:13 AM	#11
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	Those still interested in writing The Springle Ring can either PM me or email me. __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.

06-12-2003, 12:08 PM	#12
Nurumaiel Vice of Twilight Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: on a mountain Posts: 1,121	Yesterday I walked a quick two miles. And I do mean quick. The second mile was completed in 12 minutes! As Old Man Willow slowly devours my friends into the darkness of his trunk, I can hear some singing from up the road. Unsure whether to be overjoyed that someone has come to help or to start screaming at Old Man Willow to take me too, I at last decide to try to rescue my friends myself before Bombadil reaches us. Fingering the belt at my waist and the scarf around my neck, I consider tying and gagging him, or at least the latter. However, I've learned something very important, if you don't want someone to sing, then you sing. I've composed a long walking song that I will sing over and over again, never letting him get a word in. It runs as follows: I?m travelling far out of the Shire To Rivendell the very fair O?er little river and field And soon I will arrive there And soon I will arrive there And soon I will arrive there O?er little river and field And soon I will arrive there The morning first dawns so lovely And I wake up and go on I walk many miles further I walk through the glory of dawn I walk through the glory of dawn I walk through the glory of dawn O?er little river and field I walk through the glory of dawn A bird is singing up above And I reply politely As I say farewell to the Shire Rivendell is beckoning to me Rivendell is beckoning to me Rivendell is beckoning to me As I say farewell to the Shire Rivendell is beckoning to me The day wears on until evening Comes stealing over the sun And near to Bree I approach My journey will soon be done My journey will soon be done My journey will soon be done And near to Bree I approach My journey will soon be done I wander on through the night With Rivendell on my mind And in that peaceful stillness Sweet restfulness I do find Sweet restfulness I do find Sweet restfulness I do find And in that peaceful stillness Sweet restfulness I do find That night I slumber on Sweet dreams come stealing o?er me And in those beautiful dreams Fair Rivendell I can see Fair Rivendell I can see Fair Rivendell I can see And in those beautiful dreams Fair Rivendell I can see My journey will lead me O?er paths barely touched and well-worn Through sunset, nighttime, and dreaming And on to the glorious morn And on to the glorious morn And on to the glorious morn Through sunset, nighttime, and dreaming And on to the glorious morn It's to the tune of Rosin the Beau, which can be found here. It's stops in the middle, but you can start it over again, or you can just keep that tune in mind. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Once I memorize my newest work, I can sing it as I tramp through the fields! 4 - 6 miles today. I have to leave Bombadil as soon as I can, or I fear I shall go mad. __________________ In the fury of the moment I can see the Master's hand in every leaf that trembles, in every grain of sand.

06-12-2003, 01:30 PM	#13
ArwenBaggins Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: I don't know... will there be a quiz on this later? Posts: 486	I've just got back from swimteam. I told my coach about all the walking I have to do, so he said I 'inspired' him to allow us to do 2 miles in the pool! So, I'm up to 181 miles. __________________ .:Chelsy:. Reality is a nice place to visit, but I wouldn't want to live there. Terennth Kingdoms

06-12-2003, 01:31 PM	#14
padraig_ec Guest Posts: n/a	ATTENTION BARROW DOWNS WALKERS: You may now register on the Eowyn Challenge website as your own group. I have enabled your group, and added your black shield. PLEASE: Remember that when you register your "Goal Miles" is 458 (probably) NOT the distance you have already walked. AFTER you register, then go add the miles in. ALSO: Do make sure "Show my record on the website" is checked so that you show up. Any problems or questions can be Emailed to me. There is a link on the site. Thanks, Padraig_ec

06-12-2003, 02:22 PM	#15
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	Thanks, padraig, for letting us know! I've registered and am now proudly displaying 9 black shields! Almost halfway to Rivendell... Come on, all of you, let's get some more shields in there, and let's enter some mottos in the contest to collect points for our group! (Oops, there's a temporary mistake in there - I hit "refresh" and my mileage was doubled! I've already sent a message to have that corrected... Esty hangs her head in shame) [ June 12, 2003: Message edited by: Estelyn Telcontar ] __________________ '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...'

06-12-2003, 02:44 PM	#16
padraig_ec Guest Posts: n/a	For reference, if you add too many miles, the Update function will also remove miles if you put a "-" sign in front of them. So if this happens, just subtract them off. --Padraig

06-12-2003, 02:59 PM	#17
Arafangwen Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: WtR: 413 miles/Floating happily across the floor in the arms of The Phantom..... Posts: 361	Thanks for letting us join Padraig_ec! I'm planning to join your Yahoo group as well. Arafangwen has only walked three more miles, but she's planning on getting a lot more miles in when she's in Alaska tommorow. See you all when I get back! __________________ i indo ye vanya mi amaurëa cálë~LúcëwenElerínaEruiel Soooo..... I'm still doing the wave, anyone else? Anyone? Yeah!! Hmmm... What is that?

06-12-2003, 03:02 PM	#18
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	Thanks, I corrected my mileage and saw that Helen is sporting 11 (!) shields, almost ready for the 12th now - way to go! Arafangwen is in there now too! (BTW, who's BDU?) [ June 12, 2003: Message edited by: Estelyn Telcontar ] __________________ '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...'

06-12-2003, 07:00 PM	#19
Horse-Maiden of the Shire Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Chillaxin' with Glorfindel-441 miles on the RtR Posts: 1,197	Booya! 6 black shields! Whee! I did my daily 2 miles the strangest way today: I walked about for 55 minutes trying to get a horse to walk over an obstacle without talking to my team, talking to the horse, touching it, or touching it with anything else. Yep. It was a toughie. __________________ "There's a big...machine in the sky...some kind of electric snake...coming straight at us." "Shoot it," said my attorney. "Not yet...I want to study its habits."

06-12-2003, 07:00 PM	#20
Gorwingel Beholder of the Mists Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Somewhere in the Northwest... for now Posts: 1,419	I want to join the yahoo group, but I can't seem to find the link. I have checked the second and third page of this thread and I can't seem to find one. Could someone please help me? __________________ Wanted - Wonderfully witty quote that consists of pure brilliance

06-12-2003, 10:06 PM	#21
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	By the way, are we supposed to count only miles that have been walked, jogged, ect, or can we count miles for a basketball game? During a pick-up game at school I make anywhere from 40 to 60 trips from one end of the floor to the other, and never in a straight line. And once we've reached one side or the other, I'm constantly zigzagging all over that entire third of the court either defending my man or trying to get open for a shot, setting picks, or dribbling. And we usually play four games (sometimes more, sometimes less). Well, if all I was doing was moving in a straight line from one end of the court to the other 50 times each game, four games would account for about 3.5 miles, but that's completely without all of the movement I do on offense and defense, which in my case probably triples the mileage, or maybe increases it even more (I never stop moving). So am I allowed to give some sort of conservative mileage estimate for how many miles I traveled during other activities? Because you realize, on days that I play six or seven games of ball I don't really feel like walking, much less running later on that evening. __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

06-12-2003, 10:35 PM	#22
padraig_ec Guest Posts: n/a	The Yahoo Group is at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/walktorivendell/ Yo have to register, but then you get access to our nightly chats, messages, photos, lots of neat stuff. You can count anything you feel like counting. Its totally up to you. In my opinion, I would certainly count the basketball games. Its a great workout. I know we used to run about 7 miles in a full soccer game. The point is just to get out and have fun doing something to get in shape and enjoy ourselves. --Padraig

06-12-2003, 11:14 PM	#24
Gorwingel Beholder of the Mists Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Somewhere in the Northwest... for now Posts: 1,419	I signed up but the first time I accidently put that I was not part of a particular group so the shield are white, if anyone can fix it that would be good (I am just having problems tonight [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] ) __________________ Wanted - Wonderfully witty quote that consists of pure brilliance

06-12-2003, 11:20 PM	#25
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	Well, since I can include mileage from playing sports, my mileage total is going to be high today. In addition to my morning jog, I played racquetball with one of my buds for about two and a half hours, went and played four or five games of basketball, and finished up with a moderately paced jog on the indoor track. My conservative mileage estimate for the entire day is 30 miles. I have exactly 400 left. Saturday will be a huge mileage day. I'm off work and plan on doing nothing but sports all day long with my friends. __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

06-13-2003, 07:47 AM	#26
Sophia the Thunder Mistress Scent of Simbelmynë Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Aboard Highwind, bound for Traverse Town Posts: 1,780	I was in a foul mood this morning, and got up at 5:30 am and went to walk it off. So I trudged five miles in a thoroughly unpleasant frame of mind. I'm going to do my five senses, simply because it's funny how nasty I was, and I hope you'll all get a good laugh about it. [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img] Sight: There are ATHLETES on the track (how dare they?!) I'll have to walk around the library loop instead (5/16 of a mile). Smell: Those flowers, ugh, so much pollen, I bet I'm allergic to that. Sound: Every bird in Northern Indiana is chirping, what the heck, why do they chirp at 5am, don't they know all decent people are sleeping?! Touch: There is a large blister growing up on the ball of my foot. Argh argh argh. Taste: Mello Yello. Give me caffeine that I may survive work today. LOL [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] I have to say, I felt much better when I got home. 127 miles, completed [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]. Sophia __________________ The seasons fall like silver swords, the years rush ever onward; and soon I sail, to leave this world, these lands where I have wander'd. O Elbereth! O Queen who dwells beyond the Western Seas, spare me yet a little time 'ere white ships come for me!

06-13-2003, 09:45 AM	#27
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	Let me gently remind Rivendell walkers that the Barrow Wight has been closing threads left and right. Please keep it Middle-Earth related. Rather than reporting miles, report your location along Frodo's track. The Five-senses idea is a good one, but bring it up a notch and choose hobbit-senses or elf-senses... A very good example is Alatariel; there are others as well-- Hilde, Peony... In the meantime, I am happy to see you all making progress and enjoying yourselves. '******** This morning I was south of the Great Road, but I felt like I was back in the Marish... The deer may know their way around, but their destinations and their traveling preferences don't match mine. Thorns, bushes, branches, thickets, and swampy stream-crossings! Strider can usually find a way through the deer paths, though. We found a deer track that followed an old stone wall-- there seem to be a lot of ruins in these hills, Strider sang some old songs about the men of Arnor and the old North Kingdom. We followed the stone wall quite a ways, to an narrow old gateway, and a bit further beyond that, Strider led us out onto a broad path. It would have been extremely pleasant but for the rain. I was one wet hobbit by the end of the march. [ June 13, 2003: Message edited by: mark12_30 ] __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.

06-13-2003, 01:20 PM	#28
*Thenamir* Spectre of Capitalism Join Date: May 2001 Location: Battling evil bureaucrats at Zeta Aquilae Posts: 987	The sun hung low in the western sky as the aging hobbit closed the front door of Bag End. The late-afternoon heat was oppressive, not to mention the humidity, which was so thick as to unshape both the crease in his slacks and the curls from his lightly-graying head. Thenamir, late as usual to any gathering or event, hoisted his pack onto his shoulder and left Bag End alone late yesterday afternoon. Being a hobbit of unusual heft (Fatty Bolger in comparison looked positively svelte) he was barely one mile down the road before he began huffing and puffing. He finally slumped down upon an old stump beside the road, on a small rise still well within sight of the brass doorknob in the middle of the circular door of bright green. "Well now," he wheezed to himself as he mopped the sweat from his brow with a bit of old kerchief, "only 457 miles to go. At this rate, I'll be longer getting to Rivendell than Frodo was for his entire adventure!" He knew it would get easier as he got into better shape, and the distances would become less troublesome, but until then he knew he was in for some stop-and-go hiking. "Up again," he said with a groan. "Old Gaffer used to say 'Don't be afraid of slow progress, only of standing still.' I'd better try to make another mile or two before nightfall..." __________________ The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane. ~~ Marcus Aurelius

06-13-2003, 02:01 PM	#29
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	"I pity snails, and all who carry their homes upon their backs..." __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.

06-13-2003, 08:29 PM	#30
Nurumaiel Vice of Twilight Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: on a mountain Posts: 1,121	Robin Brandybuck heard footsteps along the path and, hoping against hope, ran forward, shouting loudly for help. Unfortunately, her worst fears were confirmed when she caught the sight of bright yellow boots, but nevertheless she begged him to save her friends, who were still struggling desperately to free themselves, while Old Man Willow creaked and groaned. Tom proceeded to sing Robin's friends loose, and then laughed heartily and brought them four miles further to his home. Stopping in front of his house, he lifted his head and began: Ring a ding a dillo! Robin, however, was not going to put up with this, so she put her hands over her ears and began to sing: "La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la," over and over again. Tom looked rather startled, but then he laughed again and began to sing along with her. That was too much for the poor lass, and she ran into the house where she would find shelter with Goldberry. ++++++++++++++++++++++ I've registered at the WtR site and now observe proudly the four shields along by my name. All Barrow-Downs Walkers, pay heed: we need more soldiers of the black shield! I only count ten. And enter the contest so we can start building up our points. __________________ In the fury of the moment I can see the Master's hand in every leaf that trembles, in every grain of sand.

06-14-2003, 04:13 AM	#31
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	The most memorable impression from this morning’s walk: a valiant wild violet, a tiny floweret with one perfect bloom, growing in a sidewalk crack. It made me wonder if there were hobbit girls named Violet? The only girl of that name that occurs to me is the one in Peanuts! __________________ '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...'

06-14-2003, 05:39 AM	#32
vanwalossien Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: middle of Nowhere/Norway Posts: 372	Would you look at that, six shields! I've been making rapid progress lately, because dad has moved, and in order to get to the nearest shop I have to ride my bike for almost five miles, and with ten miles almost every day, I've finally reached Bree! __________________ "The ships hung in the air in much the same way as bricks don't"

06-14-2003, 10:11 AM	#34
Neferchoirwen Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: RtR: 483.3 miles, Fords of Bruinen Posts: 512	Never thought I was going to walk 3 and a half miles more than expected today. sight: I saw quite a few of death today: a dead maya and a two dead moths, both lying on concrete aproximately less than a quarter of a mile apart. But on a bus trip after that, I saw two sets of sneakers neatly placed ontop of a concrete cover of a sewage hole-whatever. I imagined them to beling to Hobbits looking for holes to turn into proper homes...but then, hobbits don't need sneakers! This is my favorite of the day: I have this HUGE phobia of clouds (related to open spaces), but reaching the top of the hill, I saw this huge cloud almost taking the shape of a peace dove with its head touching the sun. sound thunder in the sunlight. There's a typhoon somewhere south of the country. touch there was a light shower when I got off the bus and started walking. smell not much pollution today! and the winds brought enough fresh air to destress! taste soy milk. I bought a bottle of soya milk on my first leg of the walk. I needed protein (it was carbo-rich day for me, starting off with good oatmeal, followed by kentucky fried chicken oops and finally ending with pasta) [ June 14, 2003: Message edited by: Neferchoirwen ] __________________ On really romantic nights of self, I go salsa dancing with my confusion. ~Speed Levitch http://crevicesofsilence.blogspot.com/

06-14-2003, 08:36 PM	#35
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	Strider and I hiked along a low ridge overlooking a large stream. There were oaks, and beech groves. I heard a twig snap, and pointed; sure enough, Strider spotted two deer. They splashed thru the stream and were on their way. Besides that, there is little sound but the wind in the leaves. __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.

06-14-2003, 08:52 PM	#36
Horse-Maiden of the Shire Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Chillaxin' with Glorfindel-441 miles on the RtR Posts: 1,197	I wandered about in Chetwood today; but I think I'm almost out. Merry and Pippin have been lagging behind, but I told them that we're almost out of "this wretched wood that we shan't dare to enter again, at least not without a guide!" __________________ "There's a big...machine in the sky...some kind of electric snake...coming straight at us." "Shoot it," said my attorney. "Not yet...I want to study its habits."

06-15-2003, 03:01 PM	#37
*The Barrow-Wight* Night In Wight Satin Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 4,043	June in the Green Hill Country can be quite hot and muggy at times, and today's run started out with the sun beaming down its radiant heat. The country road was at first wide with a great field of high hay to the south, but soon the path narrowed and passed into into a cool world of trees. A gentle breeze passed down the shaded way, causing a constant rustle of soothing green. As I plunged deeper into the woods the temperature continued to drop until I actually began to shiver. It was as if I was approaching something ahead that did not belong in the tranquil landscape of The Shire. Something dark and evil, but something I could not avoid. Since this was the only path through the Hills I was familiar with, I have no choice but to continue along it tomorrow. I have walked 25.24 miles, entered Green Hill Country, and am only 1.76 miles from Black Rider Stopping Place. __________________ The Barrow-Wight

06-15-2003, 08:55 PM	#38
Alatáriël Lossëhelin Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Road to Rivendell: 2491 miles from Hobbiton, with Frodo and Sam, homeward bound Posts: 365	I just updated my mileage on the Eowyn Challenge site and was proud to see not only my 8 shields, but also so many for our B-D group. Wooohooo!! I'm finally over the 200 mile mark. [img]smilies/cool.gif[/img] _________________________ Had to sleep (make that try to sleep) last night listening to those dratted Neekerbreekers. It was almost as bad as that weekend at Tom's house. But we're finally out of earshot of them. It's a good thing I packed so much Elvish insect repellent, as it appears the midges prefer elf when they can't get hobbit. Without Strider, I would have been hopelessly lost as there are many paths here that wander in all directions. He says we should be out of the Marshes in 2-3 days, thanks be to Ilúvatar. -------------------- The flies began to torment them, and the air was full of clouds of tiny midges that crept up their sleeves and breeches and into their hair. "I am being eaten alive!" cried Pippin. "Midgewater! There are more midges than water!" "What do they live on when they can't get hobbit?" asked Sam, scratching his neck. They spent a miserable day in this lonely and unpleasant country. Their camping-place was damp, cold, and uncomfortable; and the biting insects would not let them sleep. There were also abominable creatures haunting the reeds and tussocks that from the sound of them were evil relatives of the cricket. There were thousands of them, and they squeaked all round, 'neek-breek, breek-neek', unceasingly all the night, until the hobbits were nearly frantic. __________________ "It's impossible to have Frodo without Sam, or Sam without Frodo. They're like two halves of one heart..." "If your hurts grieve you still and the memory of your burden is heavy, then you may pass into the West..."

06-16-2003, 09:21 AM	#39
ArwenBaggins Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: I don't know... will there be a quiz on this later? Posts: 486	Well, I've finally reached the mile-marker of 201 miles! I went for a walk in the county forest near my house Saturday, hoping to get in a couple of miles. Well, I was walking on the trail, and SOMEHOW, I got lost for four hours. [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] Luckily, I had my grand'da's pedometer with me! So, I'm off to sign up at the Eowyn's Challenge site. EDIT: I've signed up there as Feaelenawen, and I've only 8 shields. Well, I'm going for a walk! *** I have walked 201 miles. I have reached Neekerbreeker Pond (201). It is 10 miles to the next landmark. I still have 257 miles to Rivendell. They spent a miserable day in this lonely and unpleasant country. Their camping-place was damp, cold, and uncomfortable; and the biting insects would not let them sleep. There were also abominable creatures haunting the reeds and tussocks that from the sound of them were evil relatives of the cricket. There were thousands of them, and they squeaked all round, neek-breek, breek-neek, unceasingly all the night, until the hobbits were nearly frantic. [ June 16, 2003: Message edited by: ArwenBaggins ] __________________ .:Chelsy:. Reality is a nice place to visit, but I wouldn't want to live there. Terennth Kingdoms

06-16-2003, 12:24 PM	#40
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	A new entry in my exciting travel log!! June 11- Yes, I did finally move...mumbles 300 feet... June 12- I felt especially springy and full of energy, so I hopped up and started a quick walk. I jogged a bit too, before running into someone. It was just my luck that this someone was an extremely annoying 12 year old boy and who made strange grunting and squeaking noises. I jogged on, but he followed, making disgusting noises to the rythym of my steps. (I leave you to figure out what those noises were...) A sharp "Shutup" only made him redouble his efforts, so I gave him a push. Tumbling over, cursing, he remained on the ground. I had made a good choice, he didn't want to get up. I jogged on in peaceful silence. But, a short time later and after 2 miles, I grew thirsty, so I decided to stop for a break. This break continued longer than I had planned (as always) and night came, so I made camp. June 13- Yes, I moved again mumbles 300 feet... June 15- Stop your laughing! I moved! mumbles 300 feet... June 16 - Melkor take you, I did walk! I started on a nice path somewhere with some trees and plants. Then I came upon a small pond. Around it were some geese and ducks. At this sight, I made the mistake of taking out a chunk of bread (of course I'd have food you domnoddy!) and ripped off little pieces to throw at these birds. Well, I soon decided that they had had enough of my bread, so I moved on down the path. That's when they started toward me. I thought there had been some geese! More like 50! And ducks too! mumbles again Okay, maybe not 50, but close...how about 40? But anyway, I of course, took off at a run. That's when they morphed into fire breathing horned tortoises. Yes, and chased me another few feet. Then they stopped, and I breathed easily, after only a few minutes of panting. Did I say fire breathing horned tortoises? Well...what I meant to say was...they got all puffy and opened there beaks!! It was horrifying! Oh, I almost forgot. I slew three ants today! flexes muscles Okay, I'll stop. I, slowness itself, have traveled a total of... drum roll 4.55 miles! cymbal crash YAY!!! [ June 16, 2003: Message edited by: Durelin ]