A Barrow-Downs Get Together.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Originally Posted by Mithalwen

save that there seems to be a faction of downers that seem to want to form a secular cult

And of course a faction of downers that seem to want to form a romance world record...

I would think the most appropriate locale for a massive party would be somewhere with significance to the books. What with Bree and Edoras out of the question, somewhere Tolkieny would simply have to suffice. Shall we descend upon Oxford?

[Rumil]

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Gets my vote, but would everyone fit in at once? And more importantly, whose round would it be?

[TheGreatElvenWarrior]

Originally Posted by Eönwë

Well, having been to the Isle of Wight myself, I think it would be a very nice place.
But since I'm only 14, my parents probably wouldn't allow me to go.

Well, this would definitely have to be maybe seven years from now, because being 14 also my parents would have a cow if I were to ask them if I could go to a BD get together... They have a problem with me just talking to people on the internet, and my obsession with the newspaper.

Originally Posted by Rumil

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Gets my vote, but would everyone fit in at once? And more importantly, whose round would it be?

Oh dear, who all would come I wonder.

Originally Posted by Feanor of the Peredhil

And of course a faction of downers that seem to want to form a romance world record...

I would think the most appropriate locale for a massive party would be somewhere with significance to the books. What with Bree and Edoras out of the question, somewhere Tolkieny would simply have to suffice. Shall we descend upon Oxford?

Hmmm... Sound fun! Count me in.

[Formendacil]

Originally Posted by TheGreatElvenWarrior

... and my obsession with the newspaper.

Well as far as THAT goes, some of the internet people have to wonder too.

Mind you, it's better than the Doctor Who obsession that seems to be going around.

*cough cough*


Oh, and I'm still holding out for the first big Downer meeting involving a wedding. Maybe a wedding on a cruise. To Antarctica. From Bermuda.

[Brinniel]

Originally Posted by Fea

Shall we descend upon Oxford?

Originally Posted by Rumil

Gets my vote, but would everyone fit in at once? And more importantly, whose round would it be?

Been there, done that... But of course, I would love for the opportunity to return there if at all possible.

Why not Bloemfontein, South Africa aka birthplace of Tolkien? Yeah yeah, he was only there for three years, but at least it'd give us all an excuse to see Africa.

Originally Posted by Formy

Mind you, it's better than the Doctor Who obsession that seems to be going around.

Yes, but a Doctor Who obsession is a good obssession...as is a Tolkien obsession.

[Rikae]

Originally Posted by Formendacil

Oh, and I'm still holding out for the first big Downer meeting involving a wedding.

In that case, I wonder how many downers could make it to upstate NY next spring.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Originally Posted by Rikae

In that case, I wonder how many downers could make it to upstate NY next spring.

*raises hand* Unless you schedule for the last weekend of May, when I'm busy.

[Lush]

Come to the Middle East, my lovelies. Or else, give me an excuse to go West again.

[Thinlómien]

Originally Posted by Rikae

In that case, I wonder how many downers could make it to upstate NY next spring.

*runs to daddy to pester him with the thought of a nice spring trip*

[Formendacil]

Originally Posted by Rikae

In that case, I wonder how many downers could make it to upstate NY next spring.

Provided that it's after finals... very, very good.

Oh, and as we are all Tolkien fans, I fully expect gold-lettered invitations, ala Bilbo.

[TheGreatElvenWarrior]

Originally Posted by Formendacil

Mind you, it's better than the Doctor Who obsession that seems to be going around.

Well... I seem to have gotten that bug *ahem*

Originally Posted by Brinniel

Been there, done that... But of course, I would love for the opportunity to return there if at all possible.

Why not Bloemfontein, South Africa aka birthplace of Tolkien? Yeah yeah, he was only there for three years, but at least it'd give us all an excuse to see Africa.


Yes, but a Doctor Who obsession is a good obssession...as is a Tolkien obsession.

Hmm... Interesting, I'd like to go to Africa, especially with nice people!
And I agree, some obsessions are very good!

Originally Posted by Rikae

In that case, I wonder how many downers could make it to upstate NY next spring.

I wish I could go... Apparently there is a nice Russian Tea Room in New York as well, two great things for the price of one!

[Gwathagor]

Originally Posted by Rikae

In that case, I wonder how many downers could make it to upstate NY next spring.

Kinda depends on when in the spring. If it's in May, it's not going to happen for me. Otherwise, I very well might be able to, as I have a pal who lives in Rochester and I could kill two birds with one stone.

Oh, and I still like the B-Downs cruise idea best.

[Hilde Bracegirdle]

Originally Posted by Rikae

In that case, I wonder how many downers could make it to upstate NY next spring.

Now there is a location I might actually be able to reach, as I don't think I'm up to swimming across the Atlantic, cruising on a barrel or no. And besides my passport would get wet and the ink run.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

You know, Rikae, if you're serious about importing Barrowdowners to Upstate, I'd be perfectly happy to help organize matters and make it happen.