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

Oddwen · 11-27-2008, 09:45 PM

I would like to assign such mundane but oh so appreciated things such as automatic dishwashers, plastic wrap, tupperware containers, tin foil, and whipped cream.

Legate of Amon Lanc · 11-28-2008, 06:50 AM

I assign Barrow-Downish dreams to the Shire (I wonder how the Hobbits are going to cope), and possibly also general feeling of happiness and RPGs, when they are going well.

And old songs bringing back old feelings which motivate you in some way.

Oh, and old members coming back

Feanor of the Peredhil · 11-28-2008, 02:05 PM

Knowing good friends so well and for so long that you don't really have to say much to communicate. You get conversations like:

"Hey, remember when-"
"Yeah! Hahaha, that was amazing!"

I like not having to finish sentences.

Hate the snow though. I forgot how wet and sticky lake effect is.

Lalwendë · 11-29-2008, 08:13 AM

I assign poorly thought out sales which mean that instead of paying £19.98 for two items, you pick up a third item and end up paying 51p less than you would have done for just 2 items. Yeah, and following on, I assign how they have people who are less than accounting geniuses working in marketing departments, mua-ha-ha. And finally. I assign feeling smug.

Groin Redbeard · 12-01-2008, 11:51 AM

Grandparents, they are so wonderful!

We had them for the last day on Sunday, my brothers and I stayed up all night with them just talking about the "good ol' days" eating leftover Thanksgiving Pies. However, we didn't have any Whipped Cream

, so what does my grandpa do: he makes some out of egg whites. It was absolutely delicious, you can't beat grandparents and their knowledge!

Feanor of the Peredhil · 12-02-2008, 09:34 AM

Kind teachers. Everything about myself that I am proud of today, I attribute to the kind guidance and patience of teachers I've had.

Formendacil · 12-03-2008, 12:16 AM

I assign discovering you have a Downer in your mobile's contacts' list in the middle of the most boring late afternoon you've been stuck at school ever (last day of classes and no one else is there waiting for night class), and having someone to randomly text with absolutely no content, simply because texting another Downer is enough to brighten one's day.

And getting randomly sucked into the audience of a drama you hadn't expected to be able to attend.

Lalwendë · 12-05-2008, 06:33 AM

I assign Alan Moore signatures

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 12-05-2008, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Oddwen

I would like to assign such mundane but oh so appreciated things such as automatic dishwashers, plastic wrap, tupperware containers, tin foil, and whipped cream.

How about toilets? I don't think I'd get along very well without one...

Feanor of the Peredhil · 12-05-2008, 11:34 PM

Fun nights.

Lalwendë · 12-06-2008, 03:07 AM

I assign when the cat gets in bed with you, which helps you sleep, though of course the cat does not intend that, oh no, the cat merely intends to get a nice comfy place to sleep and probably eat your soul or something. But all the same, it's like having an uber-furry hot water bottle with you

Rune Son of Bjarne · 12-06-2008, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Lalwendë

I assign when the cat gets in bed with you, which helps you sleep, though of course the cat does not intend that, oh no, the cat merely intends to get a nice comfy place to sleep and probably eat your soul or something. But all the same, it's like having an uber-furry hot water bottle with you

yes it is very nice, until it claws you in the middle of the night or you randomly develop an allergy. . .

Mithalwen · 12-06-2008, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Lalwendë

I assign when the cat gets in bed with you, which helps you sleep, though of course the cat does not intend that, oh no, the cat merely intends to get a nice comfy place to sleep and probably eat your soul or something. But all the same, it's like having an uber-furry hot water bottle with you

I appreciated my friends' cats working shifts when i stayed with them in NZ (no central heating) but when they both wanted to join me I ended up having to sleep round them - rather like with childseats in cars, the smallest beings take up the most space. And my last cat liked to sleep along my bolster which was a bit disconcerting.

Lalwendë · 12-06-2008, 04:06 PM

Lemmy specialises in getting into the smallest spaces possible though. She used to hide in my shoes when she was a kitten and was so small you didn't spot her!

The snoring usually drives her off eventually though

Rune Son of Bjarne · 12-07-2008, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Lalwendë

She used to hide in my shoes when she was a kitten and was so small you didn't spot her!

Or maybe you use hughe shoes and have really bad eyesight?
(just a theory)

Feanor of the Peredhil · 12-06-2008, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Lalwendë

I assign when the cat gets in bed with you, which helps you sleep, though of course the cat does not intend that, oh no, the cat merely intends to get a nice comfy place to sleep and probably eat your soul or something. But all the same, it's like having an uber-furry hot water bottle with you

This only works so long as the cat doesn't decide to scratch at something next to your head in the middle of the night and then - when you reach out groggily to shush her - massacre your hand thinking it's play time. *glances at healing claw marks*

To the Shire - though it should probably go to Orthanc - I assign passive-aggression. Oh yes I do.

Lindale · 12-07-2008, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Lalwendë

I assign when the cat gets in bed with you, which helps you sleep, though of course the cat does not intend that, oh no, the cat merely intends to get a nice comfy place to sleep and probably eat your soul or something. But all the same, it's like having an uber-furry hot water bottle with you

Reminds me of our college cat, whom we fondly call Pusacal. The term is a pun, pusakal is actually a combination of two Filipino words pusa, cat, and kalye, street, so it's street cat literally, but since that cat lives in the College of Arts and Letters, we fondly call her Pusacal. Cat of the College of Arts and Letters. Often I let her sit on my lap while I read.

Anyway, I assign to the Shire the fact that our local boxing hero Manny Pacquiao has won yet again against some Mexican legend Oscar De La Hoya. Nice. Even non-sports fans such as me got really happy. And our professor promised us some burgers and coke if he won!

Kath · 12-09-2008, 06:41 AM

Discovering my colleague is pregnant - it's so exciting!

Feanor of the Peredhil · 12-09-2008, 10:20 AM

New fun projects.

The amazingness that is checking items off a very important list of Things to Do.

11-27-2008, 09:45 PM	#1
Oddwen Drummer in the Deep Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Next Sunday A.D. Posts: 2,145	< We need a mushroom icon. I would like to assign such mundane but oh so appreciated things such as automatic dishwashers, plastic wrap, tupperware containers, tin foil, and whipped cream. __________________ But all the while I sit and think of times there were before I listen for returning feet and voices at the door

11-28-2008, 06:50 AM	#2
Legate of Amon Lanc A Voice That Gainsayeth Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In that far land beyond the Sea Posts: 7,431	I assign Barrow-Downish dreams to the Shire (I wonder how the Hobbits are going to cope), and possibly also general feeling of happiness and RPGs, when they are going well. And old songs bringing back old feelings which motivate you in some way. Oh, and old members coming back __________________ "Should the story say 'he ate bread,' the dramatic producer can only show 'a piece of bread' according to his taste or fancy, but the hearer of the story will think of bread in general and picture it in some form of his own." -On Fairy-Stories

11-28-2008, 02:05 PM	#3
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	Knowing good friends so well and for so long that you don't really have to say much to communicate. You get conversations like: "Hey, remember when-" "Yeah! Hahaha, that was amazing!" I like not having to finish sentences. Hate the snow though. I forgot how wet and sticky lake effect is. __________________ peace

11-29-2008, 08:13 AM	#4
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	I assign poorly thought out sales which mean that instead of paying £19.98 for two items, you pick up a third item and end up paying 51p less than you would have done for just 2 items. Yeah, and following on, I assign how they have people who are less than accounting geniuses working in marketing departments, mua-ha-ha. And finally. I assign feeling smug. __________________ Gordon's alive!

12-01-2008, 11:51 AM	#5
Groin Redbeard Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Facing the world's troubles with Christ's hope! Posts: 1,635	Grandparents, they are so wonderful! We had them for the last day on Sunday, my brothers and I stayed up all night with them just talking about the "good ol' days" eating leftover Thanksgiving Pies. However, we didn't have any Whipped Cream, so what does my grandpa do: he makes some out of egg whites. It was absolutely delicious, you can't beat grandparents and their knowledge! __________________ 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

12-02-2008, 09:34 AM	#6
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	Kind teachers. Everything about myself that I am proud of today, I attribute to the kind guidance and patience of teachers I've had. __________________ peace

12-03-2008, 12:16 AM	#7
Formendacil Dead Serious Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perched on Thangorodrim's towers. Posts: 3,328	This post may actually be more appropriate to the "Addicted to the Downs" thread. I assign discovering you have a Downer in your mobile's contacts' list in the middle of the most boring late afternoon you've been stuck at school ever (last day of classes and no one else is there waiting for night class), and having someone to randomly text with absolutely no content, simply because texting another Downer is enough to brighten one's day. And getting randomly sucked into the audience of a drama you hadn't expected to be able to attend. __________________ I prefer history, true or feigned.

12-05-2008, 06:33 AM	#8
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	I assign Alan Moore signatures __________________ Gordon's alive!

12-05-2008, 11:34 PM	#10
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	Fun nights. __________________ peace

12-06-2008, 03:07 AM	#11
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	I assign when the cat gets in bed with you, which helps you sleep, though of course the cat does not intend that, oh no, the cat merely intends to get a nice comfy place to sleep and probably eat your soul or something. But all the same, it's like having an uber-furry hot water bottle with you __________________ Gordon's alive!

12-06-2008, 04:06 PM	#14
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	Lemmy specialises in getting into the smallest spaces possible though. She used to hide in my shoes when she was a kitten and was so small you didn't spot her! The snoring usually drives her off eventually though __________________ Gordon's alive!

12-09-2008, 06:41 AM	#18
Kath Everlasting Whiteness Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perusing the laminated book of dreams Posts: 4,533	Discovering my colleague is pregnant - it's so exciting! __________________ “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

12-09-2008, 10:20 AM	#19
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	New fun projects. The amazingness that is checking items off a very important list of Things to Do. __________________ peace