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

Formendacil · 03-31-2006, 01:47 AM

Fog. I herewith assign fog the Shire.

Now, I do realise that fog is definitely a driving and navigating hazard, as well as a rather gloomy form of weather, but it is also incredibly iconic. Not to mention, for a prairie boy like me, it's not exactly common weather. The chill of walking home in the fog at night is deliciously primordial- and very Barrow-downsy. Excellent atmosphere for story-dreaming.

Firefoot · 03-31-2006, 07:11 AM

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I think I'll stick with the general spring theme here and assign Robins. You know when you see one of them, Spring has definately sprung!!

A few years I would have agreed with you, but now my city seems to have acquired a flock of really stupid robins that stick around all winter, even when it gets close to 0 degrees...

So they're not much of a teller for spring anymore. But they are delightful birds. So are cardinals. And gold finches.

Spring break is also definitely Shire-worthy.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 03-31-2006, 07:27 AM

Watching the first darkroom photography slowly fill before your eyes through manic refreshes on the registrar's webpage. Knowing that there was one seat open... and seeing it get filled. Spotting three seats left in the night course... watching one get taken. Seeing your friend take the other. Knowing that there is one photography seat open in the entire school and knowing that the professor won't sign you in, because you already tried that route. Expecting to be fruitlessly wait-listed.

Waking up to register and spotting that one seat still miraculously open...

And going to the registrar's about 40 minutes early to be first in line (though you ended up second, but behind a business major, so it's okay). And actually getting into the photography class!

Getting into the only class that you actually really wanted to take in an Eru-forsaken school that you can't wait to leave is Shire-worthy to the highest degree.

Celuien · 03-31-2006, 03:32 PM

Have I mentioned Spring?

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Originally Posted by Fea

A toast to spring and to new beginnings!

Hear, hear!

Lalaith · 04-02-2006, 02:12 PM

The Moonlighting episode, Atomic Shakespeare, which I watched on DVD last night. Such fun.

I'm not sure the Hobbiton worthies would appreciate it, mind, although I think some of the Tooks would like it (particularly the uncle who ran away to sea...)

Lhunardawen · 04-03-2006, 03:16 AM

Glorious eleven or so hours of sleep.

Waking up with the sunshine and a smile on your face.

Having an hour or so to spend being silent, thinking, reflecting, and reading - things you haven't consistently done for several months.

Summer break's definitely Shire-worthy. (Although it makes me feel as if I'm in a completely different world from all of you...

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Originally Posted by Elempi

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.

Can I send you to the Shire again?

Mithalwen · 04-03-2006, 06:13 AM

Cutting the grass for the first time - because despite the vast amount to raking up to be done it means Spring is here ... and it smells really nice.

Mith (wearing a spring jacket for the first time)

03-31-2006, 01:47 AM	#1
Formendacil Dead Serious Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perched on Thangorodrim's towers. Posts: 3,328	Fog. I herewith assign fog the Shire. Now, I do realise that fog is definitely a driving and navigating hazard, as well as a rather gloomy form of weather, but it is also incredibly iconic. Not to mention, for a prairie boy like me, it's not exactly common weather. The chill of walking home in the fog at night is deliciously primordial- and very Barrow-downsy. Excellent atmosphere for story-dreaming. __________________ I prefer history, true or feigned.

03-31-2006, 07:27 AM	#3
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	Watching the first darkroom photography slowly fill before your eyes through manic refreshes on the registrar's webpage. Knowing that there was one seat open... and seeing it get filled. Spotting three seats left in the night course... watching one get taken. Seeing your friend take the other. Knowing that there is one photography seat open in the entire school and knowing that the professor won't sign you in, because you already tried that route. Expecting to be fruitlessly wait-listed. Waking up to register and spotting that one seat still miraculously open... And going to the registrar's about 40 minutes early to be first in line (though you ended up second, but behind a business major, so it's okay). And actually getting into the photography class! Getting into the only class that you actually really wanted to take in an Eru-forsaken school that you can't wait to leave is Shire-worthy to the highest degree. __________________ peace

04-02-2006, 02:12 PM	#5
Lalaith Blithe Spirit Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,779	The Moonlighting episode, Atomic Shakespeare, which I watched on DVD last night. Such fun. I'm not sure the Hobbiton worthies would appreciate it, mind, although I think some of the Tooks would like it (particularly the uncle who ran away to sea...) __________________ Out went the candle, and we were left darkling

04-03-2006, 06:13 AM	#7
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,460	Cutting the grass for the first time - because despite the vast amount to raking up to be done it means Spring is here ... and it smells really nice. Mith (wearing a spring jacket for the first time) __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace