Scarburg Meadhall Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Folwren · 02-23-2009, 07:04 PM

I posted, but it is a rather ambiguous post. I didn't want to put any words or ideas into Modtryth's or Eodwine's mouths, and hence I said very little.

And so, I decided I should put my ideas here so that people can add to them or modify them at will!

The lantern idea I had Saeryn mention was something like this:

I can picture the lanters being set up on tall poles (about four to five feet high). They can either be arranged in rows, making aisles that go up and down, where (in a modern wedding) the bride might walk up between them. Or, they could be in a circle and the ceremony and the witnesses/guests/spectators (what are they called at weddings?) would stand within the ring of lanterns. Then we can have torches born by some of the men in a half circle around Eodwine and Saeryn as they exchange their vows.

I think both Saeryn and Rowenna should wear veils. I have no idea if it would be appropriate in Rohan, but I have heard (and I rather like the legend) that the bride and her bridesmaids would wear veils so that the fairies and evil spirits wouldn't know which woman was the bride, so they couldn't spirit her away!

This might be silly, but after the hand-fasting, as they walk back up through the people, can all the men at arms unsheath their swords and form an arch or a lane over the newly weds?

Should the people have rice or something to throw at them as they run back through?

After the celebration and feast and when all the dancing and fun is over, can Eodwine and Saeryn ride off somewhere? I just like the idea of galloping off in the middle of the night on horseback.

That's all I can think of at this point.

I still don't know what to do about a ring for Eodwine.

Groin Redbeard · 02-23-2009, 08:19 PM

Nice work on your post Kath! If it is alright with you, I am going to have Erbrand and Kara (almost wrote Kath

) involved in a conversation with LMP's new character. Perhaps they can discover some new facts about him. I will get a post up for Erbrand, plus Lithor and his boys, tomorrow.

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Should the people have rice or something to throw at them as they run back through?

Funny you should mention that, Folwren. In Anglo Saxon culture, it was the tradition to throw grain at the wedded couple as a sign of fertility.

I like your ideas, Folwren. You're becoming very romantic in your writing.

Folwren · 02-23-2009, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Groin Redbeard

I like your ideas, Folwren. You're becoming very romantic in your writing.

I'm a young, unmarried woman, aint I? Of course I'm romantic!

Just be glad I didn't put down ALL I thought when I said I liked the idea of them riding off after the celebration.

(Now you all probably have terrible thoughts about me - just forget I said anything.)

Groin Redbeard · 02-23-2009, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Folwren

Just be glad I didn't put down ALL I thought when I said I liked the idea of them riding off after the celebration.

(Now you all probably have terrible thoughts about me - just forget I said anything.)

Darn it! If Eodwine had brought forward his proposal a few hours earlier Saeryn and him could have ridden off into the sunset!

Folwren · 02-23-2009, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Groin Redbeard

Darn it! If Eodwine had brought forward his proposal a few hours earlier Saeryn and him could have ridden off into the sunset!

I thought about that, too.

No such luck.

littlemanpoet · 02-23-2009, 09:31 PM

I like every one of your ideas for the wedding, Foley - just let's make it grain instead of rice, ok?

And my new character, Eodwemer, can serve as the wedding solemnizer, being the eldest person present.

One question - do you want the riding romp (in which the wedding pair have to outrace everybody else) to happen before or after the dancing and riddling? By the by, if the chasers can be on horseback for the chase, then the best man and best woman must serve as rearguard. This could be fun!

EDIT: Oh, and let's make it a circle as they didn't have churches with aisles.

Folwren · 02-23-2009, 09:52 PM

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I like every one of your ideas for the wedding, Foley - just let's make it grain instead of rice, ok?

Fine by me! I wasn't sure what it'd be.

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And my new character, Eodwemer, can serve as the wedding solemnizer, being the eldest person present.

Great...I guess...Ha. I don't know. If that's the custom. My only hesitance is the fact that nobody knows him.

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One question - do you want the riding romp (in which the wedding pair have to outrace everybody else) to happen before or after the dancing and riddling? By the by, if the chasers can be on horseback for the chase, then the best man and best woman must serve as rearguard. This could be fun!

Oh, I LOVE it! You're brilliant, Elempi!

How 'bout before the dancing and riddling. What if right after they ceremony (I'm calling it that for conveniences sake - I've no idea if it will be called that in the story), in the mad dash through the blinding grain, Eodwine and Saeryn run to where Leof has their horses. They mount, and then someone shouts, "To your horses everyone!" And everyone runs to a horse and leaps on (bareback?) Eodwine and Saeryn should share a mount. This way, their horse will be slowed. But they'll have a head start, and everyone else will be bareback, which may make things more chaotic and fun, and maybe make some of them less capable of riding quickly? Anyway, the goal is to catch them and bring them back for their feast and the rest of the evening festivities.

What d'ye think of that? It was just an idea that popped into my head when you said your bit, Elempi - we don't have to do it by any means.

Edit: Oh, and yeah, a ring is great. I liked that idea better myself.

-- Folwren

littlemanpoet · 03-01-2009, 08:16 AM

I hate to say it but we may have to go ahead with things and let the Rand-Ginna-Harreld bit be posted retrospectively. Carry on!

Folwren · 03-01-2009, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

I hate to say it but we may have to go ahead with things and let the Rand-Ginna-Harreld bit be posted retrospectively. Carry on!

That's fine. But too bad. Well, I posted last, so someone else take a turn.

Folwren · 03-03-2009, 09:17 PM

I hope to make a reply tomorrow, Elempi. That's if I can find a lull in my school work.

littlemanpoet · 03-05-2009, 05:58 AM

Looks like Eodwemer is being conversed with.

I will post a response as soon as opportunity allows.

Thinlómien · 03-07-2009, 01:18 PM

Sorry, I've been terribly busy with final exams but I should be able to post next weekend at the latest...

littlemanpoet · 03-08-2009, 05:49 PM

In the words of "Pink",

"Is anybody out there

out there

out there

out there....?"

Folwren · 03-08-2009, 08:23 PM

I am. I didn't figure I should post, though. Is Kath about to post for Frodides? Or Lommy? Well, Lommy said she'd be back as soon as finals were over, so I guess she'll be returning sometime soon...

What about Lhuna? Spring break is coming up for a lot of people - maybe that'll give us some slack to work with.

-- Foley

Groin Redbeard · 03-09-2009, 07:05 PM

I'll get a post up soon for Erbrand in response to Eodwemer.

Lhunardawen · 03-12-2009, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Folwren

What about Lhuna? Spring break is coming up for a lot of people - maybe that'll give us some slack to work with.

-- Foley

Lhuna is trying to graduate on time so as not to waste her slot in med school. For the meantime, please carry on without her.

Thinlómien · 03-13-2009, 11:52 AM

I'll post for Modtryth this weekend - unless Groin posts first or has objections, I will have the soldiers coming back from their little plant-gathering trip.

Kath · 03-13-2009, 04:57 PM

Posted! Randomly but I was around. Hope it's alright.

Formendacil · 03-13-2009, 05:54 PM

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Posted! Randomly but I was around. Hope it's alright.

Ooooh!

Not to steal Erbrand from Groin, but I seem to recall that he's not a big fan of the last jack-of-all-trades to show up at Scarburg (Crabannan). Jumping to bad conclusions with funny consequences, p'raps?

*disappears back to the hideout from whence he came*

Folwren · 03-16-2009, 07:52 PM

Keep Thornden single! Poor man! Actually, he doesn't seem to mind too much.

That post cracked me up, Groin.

Well, things seem to be getting down to the time. When do we do the wedding?

-- Folwren

littlemanpoet · 03-17-2009, 04:57 AM

I'm trying to build a PM built post with Lhuna. Basically, I've written a lot of stuff for Rand, Harreld, and Ginna, but I want her to see it before I post it. Still waiting.... After that I'm ready to go. Give me a day or two.

Folwren · 03-17-2009, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

I'm trying to build a PM built post with Lhuna. Basically, I've written a lot of stuff for Rand, Harreld, and Ginna, but I want her to see it before I post it. Still waiting.... After that I'm ready to go. Give me a day or two.

No rush. I'm not impatient, really. Just want to make sure that things do stall and so long as someone is working on something, it's not stalling.

I will be leaving Friday and not coming back until Monday the 30th, and I doubt I'll be able to post at all during that time.

-- Folwren

littlemanpoet · 03-17-2009, 02:52 PM

Well, Lhuna approved of at least the first half of it. She provided Ginna's reply to Rand. I'm guilty of everything else.

Now at last I feel like I can move on with the wedding .... except that Rand may have other ideas.

Thinlómien · 03-17-2009, 03:19 PM

LMP, that post was seriously cute.

Groin Redbeard · 03-17-2009, 04:17 PM

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except that Rand may have other ideas.

Well no wedding is perfect. All the marriages that last seem to have something go wrong with wedding. Perhaps a little arson would be appropriate!

Seriously though, wonderful post LMP.

Lhunardawen · 03-17-2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Groin Redbeard

Well no wedding is perfect. All the marriages that last seem to have something go wrong with wedding. Perhaps a little arson would be appropriate!

If that DOES happen, it wouldn't be Randvér's fault, just so we're clear.

I love love love it, Elempi. If I didn't know better I would hand Rand over to you.

I can't wait to be free from these crazy requirements and start really writing again.

littlemanpoet · 03-18-2009, 04:55 AM

Not sure what "seriously cute" means, but I'll accept the compliment.

I'm very happy Lhuna that you're okay with it.

Hmmm.... how is it that so many of my characters get 'hitched'?

Gwathagor · 03-18-2009, 07:59 AM

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Hmmm.... how is it that so many of my characters get 'hitched'?

Hitched or dead...now that's interesting.

Formendacil · 03-18-2009, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

Hmmm.... how is it that so many of my characters get 'hitched'?

Clearly, Elempi, you are a latter-day Shakespeare, writing comedies, and as we draw to the end of your story, you feel need to "pair the spares." If we let you, you'd probably end up wedding everyone in one fell swoop--or at least one mass troth-taking.

littlemanpoet · 03-18-2009, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Formendacil

Clearly, Elempi, you are a latter-day Shakespeare, writing comedies, and as we draw to the end of your story, you feel need to "pair the spares." If we let you, you'd probably end up wedding everyone in one fell swoop--or at least one mass troth-taking.

Now that .... might be fun!

But Shakespeare!

You speak too well of my humble talents. Honest. But thanks.

littlemanpoet · 03-20-2009, 09:59 AM

Okay, I've put words in the mouths of three characters not my own, Kath, Foley, and Lhuna. Please let me know if anything needs changing.

And Foley, Eodwine has posed a question to Saeryn, which makes it your turn.

Kath · 03-20-2009, 11:21 AM

Works for me!

Lhunardawen · 03-21-2009, 07:25 AM

Seriously Elempi, that was such an insensitive comment, coming from a "friend."

I'd hate to be Randvér just now. I think he's about to blow an artery.

littlemanpoet · 03-21-2009, 09:28 AM

Ever notice how people can be so full of their own happiness they can't even relate to someone else's problems? That's Eodwine right now. Everything looks bright and sunny to him, so he just assumes everyone else is as happy as he; and if not, then he'll do his best to be as sunny as possible to help them become so. The only thing that could change it would be some tragic catastrophe. Which I'm NOT suggesting...., so do not feel compelled to go there!

I can write more of Rand if you like, Lhuna, or maybe Foley can if she cares to.

Folwren · 03-21-2009, 03:51 PM

Woah! I'm glad I checked this when I did! Tomorrow, I'm leaving on a camping trip, lasting until Thursday, and you all know what that means.

That post was very funny, Elempi! You had me laughing out loud, seriously.

I will do my best to post something tonight, but I can not promise absolutely. Poor Rand.

-- Folwren

P.S. By the bye, I don't know if I'll write for Rand. He's not even remotely my character, whereas he is remotely yours, Elempi.

littlemanpoet · 03-30-2009, 10:42 AM

Hello?

...... empty chamber echoes ......

Nogrod · 03-30-2009, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

Hello?

...... empty chamber echoes ......

So true.

I have been really pressed by reality the last month - and just as I would have had more time a totally insane WW-game sucked me in for the last week (wondering about my avatar, blame Sally and her game...).

But now that is ending and I'll be back in the fray.

Even though I must say that as Stigend I have no major role to play in the general plot. Having a character who is just a plain modest carpenter relatively new to the household is not likely to lead scenarios like weddings...

But I'll come up with something minor anyway.

littlemanpoet · 03-30-2009, 05:35 PM

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I would have had more time a totally insane WW-game sucked me in for the last week

I knew it. Without even taking a peek. I just knew it. No biggy, I'm back to doing my own writing so it's nice not to be using up my creative energies here so much....

Folwren · 03-30-2009, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

I knew it. Without even taking a peek. I just knew it. No biggy, I'm back to doing my own writing so it's nice not to be using up my creative energies here so much....

Well, that's not my excuse. I've been 800 miles from home for the past week and a half and camping half that time...

And now I'm plunged back, behind in school and with a test coming tomorrow.

will post as soon as possible.

-- Foley

littlemanpoet · 04-07-2009, 06:24 PM

Double posted.

02-23-2009, 07:04 PM	#1
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	I posted, but it is a rather ambiguous post. I didn't want to put any words or ideas into Modtryth's or Eodwine's mouths, and hence I said very little. And so, I decided I should put my ideas here so that people can add to them or modify them at will! The lantern idea I had Saeryn mention was something like this: I can picture the lanters being set up on tall poles (about four to five feet high). They can either be arranged in rows, making aisles that go up and down, where (in a modern wedding) the bride might walk up between them. Or, they could be in a circle and the ceremony and the witnesses/guests/spectators (what are they called at weddings?) would stand within the ring of lanterns. Then we can have torches born by some of the men in a half circle around Eodwine and Saeryn as they exchange their vows. I think both Saeryn and Rowenna should wear veils. I have no idea if it would be appropriate in Rohan, but I have heard (and I rather like the legend) that the bride and her bridesmaids would wear veils so that the fairies and evil spirits wouldn't know which woman was the bride, so they couldn't spirit her away! This might be silly, but after the hand-fasting, as they walk back up through the people, can all the men at arms unsheath their swords and form an arch or a lane over the newly weds? Should the people have rice or something to throw at them as they run back through? After the celebration and feast and when all the dancing and fun is over, can Eodwine and Saeryn ride off somewhere? I just like the idea of galloping off in the middle of the night on horseback. That's all I can think of at this point. I still don't know what to do about a ring for Eodwine. __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

03-03-2009, 09:17 PM	#10
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	I hope to make a reply tomorrow, Elempi. That's if I can find a lull in my school work. __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

03-07-2009, 01:18 PM	#12
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Sorry, I've been terribly busy with final exams but I should be able to post next weekend at the latest... __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

03-08-2009, 08:23 PM	#14
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	I am. I didn't figure I should post, though. Is Kath about to post for Frodides? Or Lommy? Well, Lommy said she'd be back as soon as finals were over, so I guess she'll be returning sometime soon... What about Lhuna? Spring break is coming up for a lot of people - maybe that'll give us some slack to work with. -- Foley __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

03-09-2009, 07:05 PM	#15
Groin Redbeard Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Facing the world's troubles with Christ's hope! Posts: 1,635	I'll get a post up soon for Erbrand in response to Eodwemer. __________________ 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

02-23-2009, 09:31 PM	#6
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	I like every one of your ideas for the wedding, Foley - just let's make it grain instead of rice, ok? And my new character, Eodwemer, can serve as the wedding solemnizer, being the eldest person present. One question - do you want the riding romp (in which the wedding pair have to outrace everybody else) to happen before or after the dancing and riddling? By the by, if the chasers can be on horseback for the chase, then the best man and best woman must serve as rearguard. This could be fun! EDIT: Oh, and let's make it a circle as they didn't have churches with aisles.

03-01-2009, 08:16 AM	#8
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	I hate to say it but we may have to go ahead with things and let the Rand-Ginna-Harreld bit be posted retrospectively. Carry on!

03-05-2009, 05:58 AM	#11
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Looks like Eodwemer is being conversed with. I will post a response as soon as opportunity allows.

03-08-2009, 05:49 PM	#13
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	In the words of "Pink", "Is anybody out there out there out there out there....?"

03-13-2009, 11:52 AM	#17
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	I'll post for Modtryth this weekend - unless Groin posts first or has objections, I will have the soldiers coming back from their little plant-gathering trip. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

03-13-2009, 04:57 PM	#18
Kath Everlasting Whiteness Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perusing the laminated book of dreams Posts: 4,533	Posted! Randomly but I was around. Hope it's alright. __________________ “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

03-16-2009, 07:52 PM	#20
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Keep Thornden single! Poor man! Actually, he doesn't seem to mind too much. That post cracked me up, Groin. Well, things seem to be getting down to the time. When do we do the wedding? -- Folwren __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

03-17-2009, 04:57 AM	#21
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	I'm trying to build a PM built post with Lhuna. Basically, I've written a lot of stuff for Rand, Harreld, and Ginna, but I want her to see it before I post it. Still waiting.... After that I'm ready to go. Give me a day or two.

03-17-2009, 02:52 PM	#23
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Well, Lhuna approved of at least the first half of it. She provided Ginna's reply to Rand. I'm guilty of everything else. Now at last I feel like I can move on with the wedding .... except that Rand may have other ideas.

03-17-2009, 03:19 PM	#24
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	LMP, that post was seriously cute. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

03-18-2009, 04:55 AM	#27
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Not sure what "seriously cute" means, but I'll accept the compliment. I'm very happy Lhuna that you're okay with it. Hmmm.... how is it that so many of my characters get 'hitched'?

03-20-2009, 09:59 AM	#31
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Okay, I've put words in the mouths of three characters not my own, Kath, Foley, and Lhuna. Please let me know if anything needs changing. And Foley, Eodwine has posed a question to Saeryn, which makes it your turn.

03-20-2009, 11:21 AM	#32
Kath Everlasting Whiteness Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perusing the laminated book of dreams Posts: 4,533	Works for me! __________________ “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

03-21-2009, 07:25 AM	#33
Lhunardawen Hauntress of the Havens Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: IN it, but not OF it Posts: 2,538	Just passing by... Seriously Elempi, that was such an insensitive comment, coming from a "friend." I'd hate to be Randvér just now. I think he's about to blow an artery.

03-21-2009, 09:28 AM	#34
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Ever notice how people can be so full of their own happiness they can't even relate to someone else's problems? That's Eodwine right now. Everything looks bright and sunny to him, so he just assumes everyone else is as happy as he; and if not, then he'll do his best to be as sunny as possible to help them become so. The only thing that could change it would be some tragic catastrophe. Which I'm NOT suggesting...., so do not feel compelled to go there! I can write more of Rand if you like, Lhuna, or maybe Foley can if she cares to.

03-21-2009, 03:51 PM	#35
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Woah! I'm glad I checked this when I did! Tomorrow, I'm leaving on a camping trip, lasting until Thursday, and you all know what that means. That post was very funny, Elempi! You had me laughing out loud, seriously. I will do my best to post something tonight, but I can not promise absolutely. Poor Rand. -- Folwren P.S. By the bye, I don't know if I'll write for Rand. He's not even remotely my character, whereas he is remotely yours, Elempi. __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

03-30-2009, 10:42 AM	#36
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Hello? ...... empty chamber echoes ......

04-07-2009, 06:24 PM	#40
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Double posted.