**The Barrow-Downs Birthday Mailbag - May 2006** - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

piosenniel · 05-05-2006, 03:25 AM

About mid-day they came to a hill whose top was wide and flattened, like a shallow saucer with a green mounded rim. Inside there was no air stirring, and the sky seemed near their heads... 'Splendid!' said Frodo. 'If we make as good going this afternoon as we have done this morning, we shall have left the Downs before the Sun sets and be jogging on in search of a camping place.' But even as he spoke he turned his glance eastwards, and he saw that on that side the hills were higher and looked down upon them; and all those hills were crowned with green mounds, and on some were standing stones, pointing upwards like jagged teeth out of green gums.

That view was somehow disquieting; so they turned from the sight and went down into the hollow circle. In the midst of it there stood a single stone, standing tall under the sun above, and at this hour casting no shadow. It was shapeless and yet significant: like a landmark, or a guarding finger, or more like a warning . . .

Raising a pint to you, dear Wight! This place you've made for us has been, and continues to be, a lovely site to wander about in.

Happy Birthday to the B-D . . . & many more happy returns of the day . . .

~*~ Pio

Guinevere · 05-05-2006, 01:21 PM

from a downer who is neither inspired nor eloquent, but very grateful to be a member of this wonderful site for nearly 4 years now.

(To decipher the Tengwar, this site is useful)

dancing spawn of ungoliant · 05-06-2006, 12:39 PM

Dear Mr. Wight,

It's not a simbelmyne, but you are the stem that keeps this place blooming and makes us flourish, too.
Thank you. For everything.

With best regards,
dancing spawn of ungoliant

edit: For those who wish to see the flower in actual size...

wilwarin538 · 05-06-2006, 01:30 PM

Next there was a small note taped to a jar. The jar contained a beautiful green butterfly.

Cailín · 05-06-2006, 02:39 PM

The next letter Mr. Wight found was scribbled down hastily and blotted with tears, in such a fashion that the message was almost illegible. Which might have been just as well.

Quote:

Dear Lord Wight,

Happy (belated) 6th Birthday! Though I have only been a part of this fabulous grave mound for less than a year, I know of no place where I could enjoy the afterlife more. Thank you so much for this most outstanding community. I love it here.

*sniff* Birthdays make me sentimental.

Warmest wishes,

Cailín

Thinlómien · 05-07-2006, 03:44 AM

After reading Cailín's letter, Mister Wight found a light blue envelope. He opened it, and found a letter. It read:

Happy birthday to you, honourable Mr. Wight and to your sweet barrow that has brought so much joy to so many people.

Greetings from the ice bay of Forochel. I'm here to meet my cousins and they send you their congratulations as well.

Best wishes,
Thinlómien

P.S. I'm the one in the middle.

Intrigued by the post script, the Barrow-Wight looked into the envelope one more time. He found this:

Sleepy Ranger · 05-07-2006, 05:48 AM

Here you go lads, lasses and wights! This be your card from my dear Ka who has run off to the hills for a bit!

05-05-2006, 03:25 AM	#1
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	About mid-day they came to a hill whose top was wide and flattened, like a shallow saucer with a green mounded rim. Inside there was no air stirring, and the sky seemed near their heads... 'Splendid!' said Frodo. 'If we make as good going this afternoon as we have done this morning, we shall have left the Downs before the Sun sets and be jogging on in search of a camping place.' But even as he spoke he turned his glance eastwards, and he saw that on that side the hills were higher and looked down upon them; and all those hills were crowned with green mounds, and on some were standing stones, pointing upwards like jagged teeth out of green gums. That view was somehow disquieting; so they turned from the sight and went down into the hollow circle. In the midst of it there stood a single stone, standing tall under the sun above, and at this hour casting no shadow. It was shapeless and yet significant: like a landmark, or a guarding finger, or more like a warning . . . Raising a pint to you, dear Wight! This place you've made for us has been, and continues to be, a lovely site to wander about in. Happy Birthday to the B-D . . . & many more happy returns of the day . . . ~*~ Pio __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

05-06-2006, 12:39 PM	#3
dancing spawn of ungoliant Mischievous Candle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: So near to Russia, so far from Japan, quite a long way from Cairo, lots of miles from Vietnam. Posts: 1,234	Dear Mr. Wight, It's not a simbelmyne, but you are the stem that keeps this place blooming and makes us flourish, too. Thank you. For everything. With best regards, dancing spawn of ungoliant edit: For those who wish to see the flower in actual size... __________________ Fenris Wolf Last edited by dancing spawn of ungoliant; 05-10-2006 at 02:13 PM.

05-07-2006, 05:48 AM	#7
Sleepy Ranger Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the field, kissing the 'Downs crest Posts: 1,654	I see dead people Here you go lads, lasses and wights! This be your card from my dear Ka who has run off to the hills for a bit! __________________ And tonight we can truly say, together we're invincible... Middle-Earth Football World Cup 2007 Last edited by Sleepy Ranger; 05-07-2006 at 06:02 AM.