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

Aganzir · 09-11-2008, 02:01 PM

Crows.

Funny as it might sound, they never fail to make me happy - they are just so darn cute hopping around. And I like the way they look back at me quizzically when I walk and keep smiling at them like an idiot.

Legate of Amon Lanc · 09-11-2008, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Aganzir

Crows.

Funny as it might sound, they never fail to make me happy - they are just so darn cute hopping around. And I like the way they look back at me quizzically when I walk and keep smiling at them like an idiot.

Personally, I like ravens more. Sometimes, it happens that I indeed "meet" some - meaning, not that I see them, but that I indeed "meet" a raven. I may as well assign them here - in a few months maybe, as soon as the flocks start to arrive here for the winter. I am awaiting the "real" autumn to come first, though. It's still summer around here.

As I am here now already however, I would like to assign beautiful evenings (or nights) and also old music that doesn't fail to make you happy. And meeting old friends after a long time. I wonder if I should assign our faculty here... but I think I as well may. Why not? It's brilliant to come there after a long time (although still not for studying yet...)

Lalwendë · 09-12-2008, 05:17 AM

I assign sinister stories about downed UFOs and the RAF and Army swarming all over a quarry nearby, together with plenty of sightings of strange lights and a low flying craft. I think it's a load of rubbish, but I admit it still gives me a bit of a sci-fi thrill!

Thinlómien · 09-12-2008, 11:04 AM

I assign staying up all too late because of talking serious (and less serious) issues with a friend for 2,5 hours. I could also assign taking naps and reading a book in a language you thought you didn't know well and understanding almost all of it. (Someday I even might start liking Swedish, who knows...

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Mithalwen · 09-17-2008, 06:30 AM

Having read the Mordor thread, I assign being born in a time and place that meant that I could get five years of University level education basically for free without being exceptionally gifted or exceptionally poor.

Accursed be those in power who pulled the ladder up behind them.

Groin Redbeard · 09-18-2008, 04:35 PM

I assign cooler weather to the shire. It is finally getting down into the lower 80's here in Texas so that we can actually go outside and do some rigorous sports without sweating to death. We can actually open the windows in our house!

Mithalwen · 09-20-2008, 09:41 AM

Contrarily I will assign a lovely September weekend after a dire summer - and being able to open windows for the reverse reason!

And Springer spaniels. I took the ancient parent to his favourite pub for lunch and there are some regulars who have a lovely but venerable Springer who has now been joined by an adorable 14 week old pup. Gorgeous ... even though I am really a cat person, I'd be tempted if I weren't out at work all day...

Aganzir · 09-22-2008, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Groin Redbeard

I assign cooler weather to the shire.

Me too, though I suppose my idea of cooler weather at this time of year differs a bit from yours.

We've had it like 7-10 C (about 43-50 F, I think) for the last week, which was awesome. This week is going to be a bit warmer, though - today I could go to school in a T-shirt.

And red trees. Amazing.

Rikae · 09-26-2008, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Groin Redbeard

I assign cooler weather to the shire. It is finally getting down into the lower 80's here in Texas so that we can actually go outside and do some rigorous sports without sweating to death. We can actually open the windows in our house!

Seconded - and I also assign not being in Texas.

It's getting down into the lower 60's here in NY, so we can actually *close* the windows and start drinking hot coffee again.
Hmm, I assign coffee, too.

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 09-28-2008, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Groin Redbeard

I assign cooler weather to the shire. It is finally getting down into the lower 80's here in Texas so that we can actually go outside and do some rigorous sports without sweating to death. We can actually open the windows in our house!

HOW DO YOU SURVIVE 80 DEGREE WEATHER?!?!?!?! I can barely stand 74. Really...

I will also assign not being in Texas, they have this ego thing, thinking they are the greatest thing ever, well Alaska totally is better! We're bigger, we're better! Plus, it doesn't get too bloody freakin' hot here!

Feanor of the Peredhil · 09-30-2008, 10:29 AM

Boys in eyeliner. Mmm.

09-11-2008, 02:01 PM	#1
Aganzir Woman of Secret Shadow Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in hollow halls beneath the fells Posts: 4,511	Crows. Funny as it might sound, they never fail to make me happy - they are just so darn cute hopping around. And I like the way they look back at me quizzically when I walk and keep smiling at them like an idiot. __________________ He bit me, and I was not gentle.

09-12-2008, 05:17 AM	#3
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	I assign sinister stories about downed UFOs and the RAF and Army swarming all over a quarry nearby, together with plenty of sightings of strange lights and a low flying craft. I think it's a load of rubbish, but I admit it still gives me a bit of a sci-fi thrill! __________________ Gordon's alive!

09-12-2008, 11:04 AM	#4
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	I assign staying up all too late because of talking serious (and less serious) issues with a friend for 2,5 hours. I could also assign taking naps and reading a book in a language you thought you didn't know well and understanding almost all of it. (Someday I even might start liking Swedish, who knows... ) __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

09-17-2008, 06:30 AM	#5
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	Having read the Mordor thread, I assign being born in a time and place that meant that I could get five years of University level education basically for free without being exceptionally gifted or exceptionally poor. Accursed be those in power who pulled the ladder up behind them. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

09-18-2008, 04:35 PM	#6
Groin Redbeard Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Facing the world's troubles with Christ's hope! Posts: 1,635	I assign cooler weather to the shire. It is finally getting down into the lower 80's here in Texas so that we can actually go outside and do some rigorous sports without sweating to death. We can actually open the windows in our house! __________________ I heard the bells on Christmas Day. Their old, familiar carols play. And wild and sweet the words repeatof peace on earth, good-will to men! ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

09-20-2008, 09:41 AM	#7
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	Contrarily I will assign a lovely September weekend after a dire summer - and being able to open windows for the reverse reason! And Springer spaniels. I took the ancient parent to his favourite pub for lunch and there are some regulars who have a lovely but venerable Springer who has now been joined by an adorable 14 week old pup. Gorgeous ... even though I am really a cat person, I'd be tempted if I weren't out at work all day... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

09-30-2008, 10:29 AM	#11
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	Ignoring the fact that they wouldn't fit in... Boys in eyeliner. Mmm. __________________ peace