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THE Ka · 09-13-2005, 11:22 PM

Your relatives stealing sets of spoons...

It's really weird when this happens in your family, almost exactly as it does in The Hobbit. Really, why would someone want a set of spoons, when there's furnishings in your name? Relatives are a strange species...

~ Aesthete

Lalwendë · 09-14-2005, 06:27 AM

Now my proposed new addition to The Shire wouldn't have strictly met with Tolkien's approval, but nevertheless, a perfect place could not be truly perfect without them.

It is the mp3 player. What a brilliant invention! You can have your entire music collection (minus those boring filler tracks) in your bag at any time - and when you have a conversation about whether Debbie Harry was a good singer, you can whip out the mp3 player and prove your point.

Course, it also means you can listen to audio books of Tolkien's work whenever you like, too.

dancing spawn of ungoliant · 09-14-2005, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Lalwendë

It is the mp3 player. What a brilliant invention!

Ooh, I second that. I bought my very first mp3 player last Saturday and it's really handy.

I send to Shire those little moments when you have been practising and trying to do something difficult and then a part in your brain goes ´click´and suddenly it occures to you how to do it. Like how to juggle three balls, for example (I just learnt that last week).

Feanor of the Peredhil · 09-14-2005, 12:04 PM

I send to the Shire (lovingly packed in bubble wrap) the following:

Swedish Fish. After a tiring morning of running from meeting to class, to class, to meeting, to meeting (eating lunch on the way), being able to raid the junk food store on the second floor of the campus center and come back with a bag entirely full of swedish fish, gummy worms, peach penguins, peach... thingies... reese's peanut butter cups, chocolate, dark chocolate... and soy milk (but that's to atone for my unhealthy sins just listed, I promise) to consume while writing a half dozen papers. For some odd reason, Swedish Fish just make it easier to rewrite a C paper and turn it into at least a B.

Understanding professors. The kind that readily admit that your favorite aunt's wedding is more important than a Saturday morning class and are happy to excuse you from it because you asked so nicely and in advance. The kind that go off on as many tangents as you while telling stories. The kind that spends extra time praising one single paragraph of your latest paper: "Eventually, she will die."

Practicing for ages. When you know that you are not the most talented in your class, be it music, dance, or even acedemics, but you practice whenever you can. Knowing that you are working your absolute hardest, and that your instructor respects you all the more for it. And finally, after so many frustrating mistakes, finishing a song or routine and knowing that you nailed it.

Bubble paper and the fantastic fun opportunities that it allows for. Especially the huge kind, with four inch bubbles.

Eomer of the Rohirrim's signature.

Kath · 09-25-2005, 10:07 AM

Tractor transporters!

Like car transporters except for tractors! That was so cool! We were just driving down the motorway and there it was with 4 nice shiny tractors balanced in the most precarious positions. My dad wasn't best pleased as we had to drive behind it for a way but it was so cool!

And yes I know, but it doesn't take much to please me

the guy who be short · 09-26-2005, 01:59 PM

Shoving one's mouth full of grapes before chomping down, releasing loads of juice. Mmm... What experiences in life can rival that?

Kath · 09-26-2005, 03:29 PM

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Shoving one's mouth full of grapes before chomping down, releasing loads of juice. Mmm... What experiences in life can rival that?

I shall tell you. Trying to pick up said grapes with chopsticks and accidentally flinging them across the room and hitting your headteacher in the back of the head. But that's not the best bit. That honour goes to then ducking down in the chair and seeing your head give the filthiest look at the girl who has been a plague on your life the past couple of weeks.

Man that felt good

Lhunardawen · 09-28-2005, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Fea

Eomer of the Rohirrim's signature.

Eomer of the Rohirrim himself.

Nilpaurion Felagund · 09-28-2005, 08:49 PM

I would like to send to the Shire the fact that Headache Week (the week before Finals Week) lasts only for a week.

See? You can rant while remaining positive!

Actually, I think Headache 'Week' (or Hell Week as some call it) lasts a fortnight.

*sigh* There's always a critic.

Nilpaurion Felagund · 09-29-2005, 09:17 PM

A beautiful queen who wakes you up in the middle of the night and makes you smile.

Tall trees with thick foliage.

Free manga--so even though I miss episodes due to class, I still know the story.

LEGO.

Frees.

The 2-hour commute home--it allows me to gather thoughts and actually try to finish my writing.

Squatter and Rimbaud's exchange in Tolkien's Letters.

Hugs--even hugs from giant spiders are nice.

09-13-2005, 11:22 PM	#1
THE Ka Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: As with the flygja Posts: 1,403	Your relatives stealing sets of spoons... It's really weird when this happens in your family, almost exactly as it does in The Hobbit. Really, why would someone want a set of spoons, when there's furnishings in your name? Relatives are a strange species... ~ Aesthete __________________ Vinur, vinur skilur tú meg? Veitst tú ongan loyniveg? Hevur tú reikað líka sum eg, í endaleysu tokuni?

09-14-2005, 06:27 AM	#2
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	Now my proposed new addition to The Shire wouldn't have strictly met with Tolkien's approval, but nevertheless, a perfect place could not be truly perfect without them. It is the mp3 player. What a brilliant invention! You can have your entire music collection (minus those boring filler tracks) in your bag at any time - and when you have a conversation about whether Debbie Harry was a good singer, you can whip out the mp3 player and prove your point. Course, it also means you can listen to audio books of Tolkien's work whenever you like, too. __________________ Gordon's alive!

09-14-2005, 12:04 PM	#4
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	I send to the Shire (lovingly packed in bubble wrap) the following: Swedish Fish. After a tiring morning of running from meeting to class, to class, to meeting, to meeting (eating lunch on the way), being able to raid the junk food store on the second floor of the campus center and come back with a bag entirely full of swedish fish, gummy worms, peach penguins, peach... thingies... reese's peanut butter cups, chocolate, dark chocolate... and soy milk (but that's to atone for my unhealthy sins just listed, I promise) to consume while writing a half dozen papers. For some odd reason, Swedish Fish just make it easier to rewrite a C paper and turn it into at least a B. Understanding professors. The kind that readily admit that your favorite aunt's wedding is more important than a Saturday morning class and are happy to excuse you from it because you asked so nicely and in advance. The kind that go off on as many tangents as you while telling stories. The kind that spends extra time praising one single paragraph of your latest paper: "Eventually, she will die." Practicing for ages. When you know that you are not the most talented in your class, be it music, dance, or even acedemics, but you practice whenever you can. Knowing that you are working your absolute hardest, and that your instructor respects you all the more for it. And finally, after so many frustrating mistakes, finishing a song or routine and knowing that you nailed it. Bubble paper and the fantastic fun opportunities that it allows for. Especially the huge kind, with four inch bubbles. Eomer of the Rohirrim's signature. __________________ peace

09-25-2005, 10:07 AM	#5
Kath Everlasting Whiteness Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perusing the laminated book of dreams Posts: 4,533	Tractor transporters! Like car transporters except for tractors! That was so cool! We were just driving down the motorway and there it was with 4 nice shiny tractors balanced in the most precarious positions. My dad wasn't best pleased as we had to drive behind it for a way but it was so cool! And yes I know, but it doesn't take much to please me __________________ “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

09-28-2005, 08:49 PM	#9
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,312	Hoping to set a trend. I would like to send to the Shire the fact that Headache Week (the week before Finals Week) lasts only for a week. See? You can rant while remaining positive! Actually, I think Headache 'Week' (or Hell Week as some call it) lasts a fortnight. sigh There's always a critic. __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good...

09-26-2005, 01:59 PM	#6
the guy who be short Shadowed Prince Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Thulcandra Posts: 2,343	Shoving one's mouth full of grapes before chomping down, releasing loads of juice. Mmm... What experiences in life can rival that?

09-29-2005, 09:17 PM	#10
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,312	More things to send to the Shire. A beautiful queen who wakes you up in the middle of the night and makes you smile. Tall trees with thick foliage. Free manga--so even though I miss episodes due to class, I still know the story. LEGO. Frees. The 2-hour commute home--it allows me to gather thoughts and actually try to finish my writing. Squatter and Rimbaud's exchange in Tolkien's Letters. Hugs--even hugs from giant spiders are nice. __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good...