What do you "assign" to the Shire? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

littlemanpoet · 03-27-2006, 09:39 PM

Gee, friends, I'm ... well .... happy.

Thanks!

I assign all you hobbits to the Shire. You all belong there.

Even if bunches of you spend lots of time in a certain Rohirrim Mead Hall....

Lalwendë · 03-28-2006, 02:19 PM

I'm assigning the British Museum to the Shire because it's just one big, mad Mathom house. I've been there many times but I find something new on every visit. This time it was Dr John Dee's magical objects, including the 'Tablet of God' and his Obsidian mirror, used in magical rituals and jiggery pokery to do with alchemy. That counts as very cool indeed to me.

I'm also assigning Pre-Raphaelite art. The colours look bright in prints, but the actual paintings are incredible, particularly the blues, which are intense and moving. And they bring out the effusive art critic language in you.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 03-28-2006, 05:15 PM

I assign finished manuscripts. Knowing that you've got something in your possession that you're willing to send to the other side of the continent for critique is a pretty cool feeling, even if they don't end up wanting it. Knowing that the piece that's been floating around your head tormenting you but refusing to come together suddenly wrote itself with barely any help from you. *sigh* Big relief. Now to get it post-marked before the 1st.

Lhunardawen · 03-29-2006, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Elempi

I assign all you hobbits to the Shire. You all belong there. Even if bunches of you spend lots of time in a certain Rohirrim Mead Hall....

How about us Halfelves or whatnot?

I assign the moments following a final exam in Calculus, knowing that even for just two weeks you'll be rid of the Mordorian curse.

Mmmmmm... *plop*

littlemanpoet · 03-29-2006, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Lhunardawen

How about us Halfelves or whatnot?

Don't kid yourself. You're a hobbit through and through. And you would have been a fine werewolf if you hadn't been dreamed of the very first Night. But back to the Shire!

I assign the first bike ride of the year (it was too cold until now). Fresh breeze, feeling the wind in your face, feeling the burn after only 20 seconds (because you didn't exercise properly all winter

) and liking it. Good stuff.

Kath · 03-29-2006, 10:21 AM

I'll assign parents evenings. It's just an hour of constant praise!

Feanor of the Peredhil · 03-29-2006, 12:44 PM

I assign catching yourself smiling after having almost forgotten what a genuine smile felt like. A toast to spring and to new beginnings! We'll raise our crystal glasses to the shining new sun and laugh in delight over the refracted rainbows. We'll sip our grape juice and dance 'round the new blossoms, enjoying the green smell of the breeze and the open expanse of blue above us. To spring!

Mithalwen · 03-29-2006, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Lalwendë

I'm assigning the British Museum to the Shire because it's just one big, mad Mathom house.

But shall we assign the Elgin Marbles back to Greece?

03-28-2006, 02:19 PM	#2
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	I'm assigning the British Museum to the Shire because it's just one big, mad Mathom house. I've been there many times but I find something new on every visit. This time it was Dr John Dee's magical objects, including the 'Tablet of God' and his Obsidian mirror, used in magical rituals and jiggery pokery to do with alchemy. That counts as very cool indeed to me. I'm also assigning Pre-Raphaelite art. The colours look bright in prints, but the actual paintings are incredible, particularly the blues, which are intense and moving. And they bring out the effusive art critic language in you. __________________ Gordon's alive!

03-28-2006, 05:15 PM	#3
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	I assign finished manuscripts. Knowing that you've got something in your possession that you're willing to send to the other side of the continent for critique is a pretty cool feeling, even if they don't end up wanting it. Knowing that the piece that's been floating around your head tormenting you but refusing to come together suddenly wrote itself with barely any help from you. sigh Big relief. Now to get it post-marked before the 1st. __________________ peace

03-29-2006, 10:21 AM	#6
Kath Everlasting Whiteness Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perusing the laminated book of dreams Posts: 4,533	I'll assign parents evenings. It's just an hour of constant praise! __________________ “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

03-29-2006, 12:44 PM	#7
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	I assign catching yourself smiling after having almost forgotten what a genuine smile felt like. A toast to spring and to new beginnings! We'll raise our crystal glasses to the shining new sun and laugh in delight over the refracted rainbows. We'll sip our grape juice and dance 'round the new blossoms, enjoying the green smell of the breeze and the open expanse of blue above us. To spring! __________________ peace

03-27-2006, 09:39 PM	#1
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Gee, friends, I'm ... well .... happy. Thanks! I assign all you hobbits to the Shire. You all belong there. Even if bunches of you spend lots of time in a certain Rohirrim Mead Hall....