Tolkien Events 2009 - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Bêthberry · 09-06-2009, 02:56 PM

Duct tape! I know someone who lost the lock/key on the gas--petrol!--and used duct tape to keep the cover closed.

It would be great if you and davem and Sir Elf could make it, Lal. And of course Mithalwen too, although I don't know where she comes from, but I'm sure it's not as far as I'm coming.

Lalwendë · 09-06-2009, 04:22 PM

I am going to consider a trip, actually going to Oxonmoot would be a waste as we'd just have to take it in turns to entertain the Whirlwind, but we'll have to see what transport and money allows! I have visions of my bonnet flying open one day soon and having to drive like one of the Dukes of Hazzard, hangin' outta the window

Rune Son of Bjarne · 09-06-2009, 05:12 PM

I am amazed and delighted that Bethberry is traveling to the oxonmoot, should be lovely.

Also Lal and Davem, you simply have to come! and I will gladly offer my taxi service once again, if it makes things a bit easier for you.

narfforc · 09-07-2009, 12:42 AM

Yes I agree, they should both come, and bring the little one with them, I haven't eaten for a while.........

Mithalwen · 09-07-2009, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Lalwendë

I am going to consider a trip, actually going to Oxonmoot would be a waste as we'd just have to take it in turns to entertain the Whirlwind,

I think you need to go retro and get a strap like on an old Jag XK 120

Industril quantities of duck tape might do it.. or enterprise do weekend hire rates starting at about £12 a day if you are really worried. I booked the cheapest car and got upgraded 3 levels

But you can get much cheaper all risks insurance separately on line than the one they try to flog you.

Oxford isn't impossible to get to - but it is a beastly place to drive around these days. As I discovered after some location misinformation last time *coughKathcough* which meant I actually did have to drive round

and all the little places I used to park have been double yellowed. It is daytrippable for me (though it seems that they are always doing work on the line Oxonmoot weekend but it depends on a few things.

Guinevere · 09-07-2009, 02:52 PM

I had really planned to go to Oxonmoot this year too, but my family talked me out of it - because there are such a lot of Swine flu cases in England.
Now I feel sorry I didn't book all the same!

narfforc · 09-08-2009, 03:54 AM

I am going to Oxonmoot, even though I have Swine Flu, and so does all my street and the town I live in, we can't move for the Mountains of Tissue, and if you believe that, then a Pig Flew past my window just now.

Hookbill the Goomba · 09-08-2009, 04:18 AM

I got my train tickets for Oxonmoot, they say I'll be in Oxford for about quarter past two (in the afternoon). Will any Downers be around for a meet up?

Incidentlly, I'll be leaving on Sunday at half past two, so if you want to mug me, do it before then.

narfforc · 09-09-2009, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Hookbill the Goomba

I got my train tickets for Oxonmoot, they say I'll be in Oxford for about quarter past two (in the afternoon). Will any Downers be around for a meet up?

Incidentlly, I'll be leaving on Sunday at half past two, so if you want to mug me, do it before then.

I think I'll be there for that, P.M your mobile number Hooky and we'll meet up. This of course will not stop me killing you in a most horrble way at 14.29hrs on the Sunday.

Eönwë · 09-08-2009, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by narfforc

I am going to Oxonmoot, even though I have Swine Flu, and so does all my street and the town I live in, we can't move for the Mountains of Tissue, and if you believe that, then a Pig Flew past my window just now.

Warning: Cheesy joke ahead

Well, pigs can fly. After all the Swine Flu.

[/end of joke]

It's a shame that none of my family or RL friends are interested in Tolkien, otherwise I'd love to go to Oxonmoot.

Lalwendë · 09-08-2009, 02:49 PM

Sadly it's now unlikely - my mum's just been given the go ahead by the anaesthetist for the op for a new knee and is on a three day standby over the next ten weeks to go straight in for it!

Though it ought to be --->

because she'll be able to go up stairs again!

I didn't know Keble did rooms though - that's going in my favourites for future reference! Much cheaper than the Oxonmoot rates!

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 09-08-2009, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Eönwë

It's a shame that none of my family or RL friends are interested in Tolkien, otherwise I'd love to go to Oxonmoot.

Well, you could always introduce them to Tolkien. Give it to them in sugar cube size quantities. Like a sugar coated pill. That's what I'm doing with my mum. Now she's contemplating reading LotR soon... but to have her on the Downs? Maybe not...

And, you could always go alone in a couple of years. Or you could meet a new friend that likes Tolkien, my best friend started being my friend because she was reading FotR and now she's a Downer.

narfforc · 09-09-2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Eönwë

Warning: Cheesy joke ahead

Well, pigs can fly. After all the Swine Flu.

[/end of joke]

It's a shame that none of my family or RL friends are interested in Tolkien, otherwise I'd love to go to Oxonmoot.

Sorry Eonwe, but the play on words was 'pig FLEW', as in Swine Flu, did you miss it.

Bêthberry · 09-08-2009, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Rune

I am amazed and delighted that Bethberry is traveling to the oxonmoot, should be lovely.

Delighted that you are attending as well. It's been some time since we chatted.

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Originally Posted by Guinevere

Now I feel sorry I didn't book all the same!

It is still possible to register and attend the sessions, at the door. And although rooms and dinners can no longer be booked, it is possible to find a room (and food) at neighbouring Keble College, which is just down the street (so to speak) from Lady Margaret Hall: Oxford Rooms. It would be a delight to meet you, Guinevere.

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Originally Posted by narrforc

I am going to Oxonmoot, even though I have Swine Flu, and so does all my street and the town I live in, we can't move for the Mountains of Tissue, and if you believe that, then a Pig Flew past my window just now.

Frankly, I think it's obviously the potential for Mad Cow disease that is worrisome.

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Originally Posted by Hookbill

I got my train tickets for Oxonmoot, they say I'll be in Oxford for about quarter past two (in the afternoon). Will any Downers be around for a meet up?

I'll have to check with my chauffeur.

Guinevere · 09-12-2009, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Bêthberry

It is still possible to register and attend the sessions, at the door. And although rooms and dinners can no longer be booked, it is possible to find a room (and food) at neighbouring Keble College

Thank you for pointing this out to me! But I don't like the prospect of eating all the meals alone ... Heck, I can't make up my mind, although time is now really getting short.

Rune Son of Bjarne · 09-14-2009, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Guinevere

Thank you for pointing this out to me! But I don't like the prospect of eating all the meals alone ... Heck, I can't make up my mind, although time is now really getting short.

You can eat with me, I am not signed up for the meals. . . (it was quite expensive and at the time of registrating I was not sure if I was actually going)

09-06-2009, 02:56 PM	#1
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 6,003	Duct tape! I know someone who lost the lock/key on the gas--petrol!--and used duct tape to keep the cover closed. It would be great if you and davem and Sir Elf could make it, Lal. And of course Mithalwen too, although I don't know where she comes from, but I'm sure it's not as far as I'm coming. __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away.

09-06-2009, 04:22 PM	#2
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	I am going to consider a trip, actually going to Oxonmoot would be a waste as we'd just have to take it in turns to entertain the Whirlwind, but we'll have to see what transport and money allows! I have visions of my bonnet flying open one day soon and having to drive like one of the Dukes of Hazzard, hangin' outta the window __________________ Gordon's alive!

09-07-2009, 12:42 AM	#4
narfforc Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Muddy-earth Posts: 1,297	Yes I agree, they should both come, and bring the little one with them, I haven't eaten for a while......... __________________ [B]THE LORD OF THE GRINS:THE ONE PARODY....A PARODY BETTER THAN THE RINGS OF POWER.

09-07-2009, 02:52 PM	#6
Guinevere Banshee of Camelot Join Date: May 2002 Location: Switzerland Posts: 5,830	I had really planned to go to Oxonmoot this year too, but my family talked me out of it - because there are such a lot of Swine flu cases in England. Now I feel sorry I didn't book all the same! __________________ Yes! "wish-fulfilment dreams" we spin to cheat our timid hearts, and ugly Fact defeat!

09-08-2009, 03:54 AM	#7
narfforc Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Muddy-earth Posts: 1,297	Pigs can Fly. I am going to Oxonmoot, even though I have Swine Flu, and so does all my street and the town I live in, we can't move for the Mountains of Tissue, and if you believe that, then a Pig Flew past my window just now. __________________ [B]THE LORD OF THE GRINS:THE ONE PARODY....A PARODY BETTER THAN THE RINGS OF POWER.

09-08-2009, 04:18 AM	#8
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	I got my train tickets for Oxonmoot, they say I'll be in Oxford for about quarter past two (in the afternoon). Will any Downers be around for a meet up? Incidentlly, I'll be leaving on Sunday at half past two, so if you want to mug me, do it before then. __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket...

09-08-2009, 02:49 PM	#11
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	Sadly it's now unlikely - my mum's just been given the go ahead by the anaesthetist for the op for a new knee and is on a three day standby over the next ten weeks to go straight in for it! Though it ought to be ---> because she'll be able to go up stairs again! I didn't know Keble did rooms though - that's going in my favourites for future reference! Much cheaper than the Oxonmoot rates! __________________ Gordon's alive!