Lalwende & davem wish to announce their engagement - Page 2 - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Oddwen · 03-09-2005, 10:08 PM

Sing along!

Goin' to the Barrows and we're, gonna get ma-arried
Goin' to the Barrows and we're, gonna get ma-arried
Goin' to the Barrow of Love

Neurion · 03-09-2005, 10:32 PM

Congatulations. And, if I may be so bold, I wish you great happiness and success in your new life together.

THE Ka · 03-09-2005, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Barrow-Wight

A toast !

ha ha! Lovely!

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I took that personality test and I recieved Gandalf... Only problem is, I don't have a beard.

Anyways, This is wonderful and I thought it deserved a quote.

~ An enimatically confused ka...

THE Ka · 03-09-2005, 10:54 PM

As everyone, (Or almost everyone has requested) I hope there are pictures!

I'm trying to think of a gift for you two but...

I guess a painting will have to do, that's my only physical talent. So, I guess the next question would have to be: Watercolours or Oils? Realistic or Abstract consepts? Or just a big beautiful fantasy piece?

~ Gift-giving Ka

Evisse the Blue · 03-10-2005, 02:53 AM

That's wonderful news, Lal and Davem! I'm so happy for you both!

Sorry I don't have a witty quotation handy, so I'll just say Congratulations and may your home be as solid as rock (as we here say to people who are about to get married).

Perhaps it's too early to say, but have you decided how you'll name your kids? Anything Elvish?

obloquy · 03-10-2005, 02:41 PM

Grats!

Mithalwen · 03-10-2005, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Lindolirian

You'll be having a marvelously long courtship to get things worked out, so it's probably too soon to know if you've got a date set, I hope.

Err surely the courtship phase is over? And engagement surely by definition happens when the date of marriage is more or less decided (ie engaged to be married at that date ? ) Or maybe I am hopelessly old fashioned

? Some of the most successful relationships I know were established after quite short courtships - much more positive, than a lot of dripping about, (in Middle Earth cf Faramir and Eowyn and Aldarion and Erendis ).....

Anyway that is by the by Congratulations!!!!!

davem · 03-10-2005, 03:07 PM

As far as the date goes, we're looking at December 13th (or the nearest available date to that) as that was the day we met.

Again, many, many thanks to everyone for all their good wishes.

Hope to see as many of you as possible in Birmingham for the Conference, where we'll happily accept congratulatory drinks......

luthien-elvenprincess · 03-10-2005, 06:25 PM

I offer my congratulations to both of you, Lalwende and davem! May God richly bless your love.

Maeggaladiel · 03-11-2005, 11:01 AM

Ah me; wights in love! Now you can tell people that you found love after death! "We met in a barrow, and I instantly knew that she was the wight for me!"

"Will you take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wight?"

Okay, enough wight jokes. Congrats!

You need to have a computer nearby when you get married so we can all send you PMs through the entire service. Just have rows and rows of computers in the audience, each one representing one of us.

Fordim Hedgethistle · 03-11-2005, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Maeggaladiel

Just have rows and rows of computers in the audience, each one representing one of us.

Better yet: lifesized cardboard cut-outs of our avatars!

Mithalwen · 03-11-2005, 11:45 AM

Webcam?

..... well my British but NZ resident friends had their son's christening in York for the sake of their families so his Kiwi godfather made his vows by mobile phone.......

Esgallhugwen · 03-11-2005, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Better yet: lifesized cardboard cut-outs of our avatars!

Great idea Fordim!

And I must say congratulations to you both on this most blessed and sacred occasion, may you find eternal love and companionship in your union.

I must also recommend the RPG idea that has been planted, how splendid that would be.

Merry meet,
And merry Part,
And merry meet again

Eternally,
Esgallhugwen

THE Ka · 03-11-2005, 04:05 PM

Awsome idea! This is going to be sooo easy... Sorry If mine's a little transparent...

~Creative Ka

Gurthang · 03-11-2005, 04:21 PM

I wish you the best of luck, and may you have many happy years ahead.

Lalwendë · 03-12-2005, 12:04 PM

Just got to say again, a big thank you for all the good wishes! *hugs all fellow 'Downers*

A webcam? I'd be terrified!

You'd get some major line fluffing!

It goes without saying that I am now thinking about outrageously opulent cloaks, as this gives me the perfect reason to get the cloak-to-end-all-cloaks.

Elennar Starfire · 03-13-2005, 05:08 PM

Congrats and yayness! *gives big hugs*

wilwarin538 · 03-14-2005, 01:54 PM

*returns Lal's hug*

Lal the cloak idea sounds very interesting.

Neferchoirwen · 03-15-2005, 03:38 AM

Cheers and Congratulations!

Anguirel · 03-15-2005, 01:50 PM

You don't know me, but I've lurked here for years, Gollum-like, and I always enjoy reading your posts. I wanted to register just to offer my congratulations, and all that, though I intend to be a member in all senses of the term when I have a few spare minutes...

I hope your wedding goes perfectly.

Lhunardawen · 03-17-2005, 05:11 AM

Cool.

Sorry, I was left speechless. Congratulations!

And yes, don't forget the pictures.

EDIT: I was browsing through recent CbC threads and I realized that davem and Lalwendë need not combine their accounts to create a "super-BDer" -- they could just discuss or even debate about things before posting, pick up some ideas from each other...and they're on their way to Eru's right hand. A subtle plan for world...er...Downs domination, eh?

Orominuialwen · 03-18-2005, 05:15 PM

That's so sweet! Congratulations on many happy years to come!

HerenIstarion · 03-19-2005, 07:49 AM

it's great

My congratulations!

and cheers

drigel · 03-23-2005, 08:17 PM

Makes a whole new twist on the old "...the ring symbolizes marraige and unity.." story that you always get.

Congrats and many blessings! thats cool

Meela · 03-24-2005, 06:33 AM

Congrats and all the rest! I hope you have much joy.

Boromir88 · 03-24-2005, 01:39 PM

A many cheers to the both of you and wish you two the best of circumstances.

I wish you would have said something earlier, that way I could have done the catering for the reception.

Again cheers!

davem · 03-24-2005, 05:16 PM

Again, thanks all! Just checking the rep tables (at the time of writing this) it seems that the dreaded Lalwendavem occupies the top two positions on the board!

Will SpM or Fordim come between us?

Essex · 03-24-2005, 05:24 PM

Well done.

PS I suppose you've got all the sideshow statues on your wedding list already, Lalwende? He secretly loves them, you know......

03-25-2005, 02:53 PM

Well, well, I haven't been here for a month of Sundays and look what I find! I'm so pleased for you Dave. Congratulations to you both. No doubt there will be some fine celebrating at the next Oxenmoot.

davem · 03-25-2005, 03:54 PM

Thanks, Glad. Probably not OM this year - probably bankrupt ourselves at Birmingham. You should visit the Downs more often - the other place is dead Tolkien-wise, & it would be nice to hear from you.

Ask Lil, too.

Lalwendë · 03-25-2005, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Essex

PS I suppose you've got all the sideshow statues on your wedding list already, Lalwende? He secretly loves them, you know......

A wedding list at the Forbidden Planet shop would be a wonderful idea. More action figures and LotR collectibles beats more toasters and tea-towels hands down. Though I might sneak a feather duster onto the list so davem can dust all the new toys...

Memory of Trees · 05-09-2005, 03:23 PM

That's so cool... congratulations to both of you!!!

Nimrodel_9 · 05-09-2005, 05:09 PM

How exciting! Congratulations and a long happy marriage to you!

mormegil · 05-11-2005, 01:13 PM

Yes very cool for both of you and what an interesting story you will have to tell your children. I can picture their bedtime stories at night.

Marriage is great! Going on our 6th year and 2nd child soon and I love it all so much.

Snowdog · 05-11-2005, 03:39 PM

Marriage.... kids.... Hmm.

As one with 5 & 15 years of knowledge of marriage, and with 3 kids...

Good luck to you both.

Holbytlass · 05-12-2005, 08:16 AM

CONGRATULATIONS!!

If I may, a little marital wisdom from one who has 11 years....
Before you are married, keep your eyes wide open;
After, keep them half shut.
And respect each other, you can't love someone if you don't respect them.

Fordim Hedgethistle · 11-23-2005, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davem

As far as the date goes, we're looking at December 13th (or the nearest available date to that) as that was the day we met.

Again, many, many thanks to everyone for all their good wishes.

Hope to see as many of you as possible in Birmingham for the Conference, where we'll happily accept congratulatory drinks......

So are we getting close to the blessed day or what?

Now that I have a place in Gondor, I've been wondering if perhaps I could (ab)use that by starting a RPG there entitled An Unexpected Wedding...

davem · 11-23-2005, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fordim Hedgethistle

So are we getting close to the blessed day or what?

Now that I have a place in Gondor, I've been wondering if perhaps I could (ab)use that by starting a RPG there entitled An Unexpected Wedding...

Afraid things have had to be put back till spring - for various reasons - I'll keep you updated. We're both very happy, the dress (which I haven't seen, of course) has been bought, & we're both looking forward to the big day

Anguirel · 11-23-2005, 12:52 PM

More like the Long-Expected Wedding then!

Fordim Hedgethistle · 11-23-2005, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davem

the dress (which I haven't seen, of course) has been bought

It is, of course, green, and comes with a hooded cloak, right?

Oh, and riding boots, there has to be a pair of travel-stained riding boots!

03-09-2005, 10:08 PM	#41
Oddwen Drummer in the Deep Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Next Sunday A.D. Posts: 2,145	Everybody now... Sing along! Goin' to the Barrows and we're, gonna get ma-arried Goin' to the Barrows and we're, gonna get ma-arried Goin' to the Barrow of Love __________________ But all the while I sit and think of times there were before I listen for returning feet and voices at the door

03-09-2005, 10:32 PM	#42
Neurion Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Standing amidst the slaughter I have wreaked upon the orcs Posts: 258	Congatulations. And, if I may be so bold, I wish you great happiness and success in your new life together. __________________ ____________________________________ "And a cold voice rang forth from the blade. Yea, I will drink thy blood, that I may forget the blood of Beleg my master, and of Brandir slain unjustly. I will slay thee swiftly."

03-09-2005, 10:54 PM	#44
THE Ka Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: As with the flygja Posts: 1,403	As everyone, (Or almost everyone has requested) I hope there are pictures! I'm trying to think of a gift for you two but... I guess a painting will have to do, that's my only physical talent. So, I guess the next question would have to be: Watercolours or Oils? Realistic or Abstract consepts? Or just a big beautiful fantasy piece? ~ Gift-giving Ka __________________ Vinur, vinur skilur tú meg? Veitst tú ongan loyniveg? Hevur tú reikað líka sum eg, í endaleysu tokuni?

03-10-2005, 02:53 AM	#45
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	That's wonderful news, Lal and Davem! I'm so happy for you both! Sorry I don't have a witty quotation handy, so I'll just say Congratulations and may your home be as solid as rock (as we here say to people who are about to get married). Perhaps it's too early to say, but have you decided how you'll name your kids? Anything Elvish? __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

03-10-2005, 03:07 PM	#48
davem Illustrious Ulair Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In the home of lost causes, and forsaken beliefs, and unpopular names,and impossible loyalties Posts: 4,240	As far as the date goes, we're looking at December 13th (or the nearest available date to that) as that was the day we met. Again, many, many thanks to everyone for all their good wishes. Hope to see as many of you as possible in Birmingham for the Conference, where we'll happily accept congratulatory drinks...... __________________ “Everything was an object. If you killed a dwarf you could use it as a weapon – it was no different to other large heavy objects."

03-10-2005, 02:41 PM	#46
obloquy Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: WA Posts: 941	Grats!

03-10-2005, 06:25 PM	#49
luthien-elvenprincess Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: what are you doing here? did you come here to eat my popcorn? Posts: 1,031	I offer my congratulations to both of you, Lalwende and davem! May God richly bless your love. __________________ York Peppermint Patties taste better than Pearson's Peppermint Patties! But, Junior Mints are the best!

03-11-2005, 11:01 AM	#50
Maeggaladiel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: The end of the world as we know it. I feel fine, incidentally. Posts: 500	Ah me; wights in love! Now you can tell people that you found love after death! "We met in a barrow, and I instantly knew that she was the wight for me!" "Will you take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wight?" Okay, enough wight jokes. Congrats! You need to have a computer nearby when you get married so we can all send you PMs through the entire service. Just have rows and rows of computers in the audience, each one representing one of us. __________________ "Wide ne bith wel," cwaeth se the geheirde on helle hriman.

03-11-2005, 11:45 AM	#52
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	Webcam? ..... well my British but NZ resident friends had their son's christening in York for the sake of their families so his Kiwi godfather made his vows by mobile phone....... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

03-11-2005, 04:05 PM	#54
THE Ka Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: As with the flygja Posts: 1,403	Awsome idea! This is going to be sooo easy... Sorry If mine's a little transparent... ~Creative Ka __________________ Vinur, vinur skilur tú meg? Veitst tú ongan loyniveg? Hevur tú reikað líka sum eg, í endaleysu tokuni? Last edited by THE Ka; 03-12-2005 at 12:35 AM.

03-11-2005, 04:21 PM	#55
Gurthang Sword of Spirit Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Oh, I'm around. Posts: 1,401	Congratulations! I wish you the best of luck, and may you have many happy years ahead. __________________ I'm on a Mission from God.

03-12-2005, 12:04 PM	#56
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	Just got to say again, a big thank you for all the good wishes! hugs all fellow 'Downers A webcam? I'd be terrified! You'd get some major line fluffing! It goes without saying that I am now thinking about outrageously opulent cloaks, as this gives me the perfect reason to get the cloak-to-end-all-cloaks. __________________ Gordon's alive!

03-13-2005, 05:08 PM	#57
Elennar Starfire Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2003 Location: Nowhere...now here Posts: 952	Aww, Willy got to the PotC quote first. Congrats and yayness! gives big hugs __________________ Don't let me die!

03-14-2005, 01:54 PM	#58
wilwarin538 Fluttering Enchantment Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,508	Better luck next time Elennar! returns Lal's hug Lal the cloak idea sounds very interesting. __________________ Comme une étoile amarante Comme un papillon de nuit C'est la lumière qui m'attire La flamme qui m'éblouit Fenris Muffin Last edited by wilwarin538; 03-17-2005 at 12:44 PM.

03-15-2005, 03:38 AM	#59
Neferchoirwen Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: RtR: 483.3 miles, Fords of Bruinen Posts: 512	Sending my avatar rsvp ;) Cheers and Congratulations! __________________ On really romantic nights of self, I go salsa dancing with my confusion. ~Speed Levitch http://crevicesofsilence.blogspot.com/

03-15-2005, 01:50 PM	#60
Anguirel Byronic Brand Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The 1590s Posts: 2,778	Congratulations You don't know me, but I've lurked here for years, Gollum-like, and I always enjoy reading your posts. I wanted to register just to offer my congratulations, and all that, though I intend to be a member in all senses of the term when I have a few spare minutes... I hope your wedding goes perfectly.

03-17-2005, 05:11 AM	#61
Lhunardawen Hauntress of the Havens Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: IN it, but not OF it Posts: 2,538	Cool. Sorry, I was left speechless. Congratulations! And yes, don't forget the pictures. EDIT: I was browsing through recent CbC threads and I realized that davem and Lalwendë need not combine their accounts to create a "super-BDer" -- they could just discuss or even debate about things before posting, pick up some ideas from each other...and they're on their way to Eru's right hand. A subtle plan for world...er...Downs domination, eh? Last edited by Lhunardawen; 03-17-2005 at 07:13 AM. Reason: ooooh...

03-18-2005, 05:15 PM	#62
Orominuialwen Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2003 Location: Umbar, but before the corsairs took over. (Ave Maria University, FL, USA) Posts: 632	Congratulations! That's so sweet! Congratulations on many happy years to come! __________________ Gone for lentSeeyou at Easter! (And on Sundays too, maybe.)

03-19-2005, 07:49 AM	#63
HerenIstarion Deadnight Chanter Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,244	it's great My congratulations! and cheers __________________ Egroeg Ihkhsal - Would you believe in the love at first sight? - Yes I'm certain that it happens all the time!

03-23-2005, 08:17 PM	#64
drigel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: commonplace city Posts: 518	Makes a whole new twist on the old "...the ring symbolizes marraige and unity.." story that you always get. Congrats and many blessings! thats cool

03-24-2005, 06:33 AM	#65
Meela Denethor's True Love Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mirkwood. With Thranduil... swoon Posts: 2,049	Congrats and all the rest! I hope you have much joy. __________________ 'The Hobbit' 1st impressions: 1. Thorin is hot... Oh god, I fancy a dwarf. 2. Thranduil is hotter. 3. Is that... Figwit! 4. Does Elijah Wood never age? 2nd: It's all about Fili & Kili, really. 3rd: BARD! OMG, Bard.

03-24-2005, 01:39 PM	#66
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,521	Many more cheers! A many cheers to the both of you and wish you two the best of circumstances. I wish you would have said something earlier, that way I could have done the catering for the reception. Again cheers! __________________ Fenris Penguin

03-24-2005, 05:16 PM	#67
davem Illustrious Ulair Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In the home of lost causes, and forsaken beliefs, and unpopular names,and impossible loyalties Posts: 4,240	Again, thanks all! Just checking the rep tables (at the time of writing this) it seems that the dreaded Lalwendavem occupies the top two positions on the board! Will SpM or Fordim come between us? __________________ “Everything was an object. If you killed a dwarf you could use it as a weapon – it was no different to other large heavy objects."

03-24-2005, 05:24 PM	#68
Essex Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Essex, England Posts: 886	Well done. PS I suppose you've got all the sideshow statues on your wedding list already, Lalwende? He secretly loves them, you know......

03-25-2005, 02:53 PM	#69
Glad Guest Posts: n/a	Well, well, I haven't been here for a month of Sundays and look what I find! I'm so pleased for you Dave. Congratulations to you both. No doubt there will be some fine celebrating at the next Oxenmoot.

03-25-2005, 03:54 PM	#70
davem Illustrious Ulair Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In the home of lost causes, and forsaken beliefs, and unpopular names,and impossible loyalties Posts: 4,240	Thanks, Glad. Probably not OM this year - probably bankrupt ourselves at Birmingham. You should visit the Downs more often - the other place is dead Tolkien-wise, & it would be nice to hear from you. Ask Lil, too. __________________ “Everything was an object. If you killed a dwarf you could use it as a weapon – it was no different to other large heavy objects."

05-09-2005, 03:23 PM	#72
Memory of Trees Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Here! Over here!!! Behind that rock. Yes, that is I... Posts: 84	That's so cool... congratulations to both of you!!! __________________ .~Mem~. "This is work, not Super-Happy-Fun time!"

05-09-2005, 05:09 PM	#73
Nimrodel_9 Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Utah Posts: 734	How exciting! Congratulations and a long happy marriage to you! __________________ .:A friend is someone who reaches for your hand and touches your heart:.

05-11-2005, 01:13 PM	#74
mormegil Maundering Mage Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,651	Yes very cool for both of you and what an interesting story you will have to tell your children. I can picture their bedtime stories at night. Marriage is great! Going on our 6th year and 2nd child soon and I love it all so much. __________________ “I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo. "So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”

05-11-2005, 03:39 PM	#75
Snowdog Emperor of the South Pole Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The Western Shore of Lake Evendim Posts: 647	Good luck to you both. Marriage.... kids.... Hmm. As one with 5 & 15 years of knowledge of marriage, and with 3 kids... Good luck to you both. Last edited by Snowdog; 05-12-2005 at 04:05 PM.

05-12-2005, 08:16 AM	#76
Holbytlass Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Party Tree Posts: 1,042	CONGRATULATIONS!! If I may, a little marital wisdom from one who has 11 years.... Before you are married, keep your eyes wide open; After, keep them half shut. And respect each other, you can't love someone if you don't respect them. __________________ Holby is an actual flesh-and-blood person, right? Not, say a sock-puppet of Nilp’s, by any chance? ~Nerwen, WWCIII

11-23-2005, 12:52 PM	#79
Anguirel Byronic Brand Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The 1590s Posts: 2,778	More like the Long-Expected Wedding then! __________________ Among the friendly dead, being bad at games did not seem to matter -Il Lupo Fenriso