New Members - Introduce Yourself Here - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Ceveneth · 03-04-2010, 09:12 PM

Hi Lottie! I'm Emeraldstar on CoE!

Loslote · 03-04-2010, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Ceveneth

Hi Lottie! I'm Emeraldstar on CoE!

Really?? Hi!!!

*glomps Em - Evie, now*

Faramir Jones · 03-05-2010, 05:00 PM

It's good to have you join us, Ceveneth!

Welcome to the Downs!

Erendis · 03-06-2010, 03:32 AM

Always happy to see new members around.
Enjoy your death,Ceveneth!

Marroc Underhill · 03-12-2010, 11:44 AM

It took me awhile to work up the nerve to make a new post; I wondered whether Marroc Underhill deserved to be woken from his 6 year slumber. In the end, I felt he'd slept long enough.

It's been awhile since I ventured onto the Downs. But, nostalgia struck me, and I couldn't resist checking out the site I was crazy about back in 2003. I couldn't even remember my username; I had to reactivate a few of my old email addresses and had to go on a great hunt, with only the knowledge that I posted in a thread about eagles back in 2003 as the only clue to finding my old identity. In the end, it all worked out, and Marroc is awake.

I know, I know: big opener for someone who only made 58 posts almost 7 years ago. But, it's very nice to see that this forum is still inhabited by incredibly intelligent users; that's one thing I always associated with the Downs, and, looking back, I feel embarrassed by my old posts, with their nonsense and poor grammar and such. I was 14 though.

On with my real introduction. My name is Eric.

Like many in my generation, I watched the movies before I read the books, but, like many, I quickly became enchanted by Tolkien's world and immersed myself in his stories. This was probably 2002. During the lonely summer of 2003, I stumbled upon the Barrow-Downs, and for months it was my favorite site. After exhausting the main site, I ventured into the forums. I was probably overwhelmed by the vast knowledge of the users, and the incredible discussions here were wowing and mind-boggling to say the least. But, I read, and read, and read. Every now and then I would post, enthusiastic about the community, but still lowly feeling - But I didn't care. It was great.

Over the next few months I lingered, but as I felt I had nothing to contribute to the community, I slowly drifted away. For the longest time, I had forgotten about the Downs (but most definitely not LotR). It was only the chance, stumbling mention (by me, strangely) that piqued my interest once again. As detailed above, driven by nostalgia and memories of this and other (long-dead) communities, I went on my little mission, and after some ghostly lingering, here I am.

I cannot tell you how great it is to see that the forum is still up and running - and hardly changed at all layout-wise. That's the most exciting part for me; if it weren't for the time-stamps, I could swear it was 2003 all over again. The icons are still awesome looking; that familiar green theme is great; even the randomized quotes at the top are still there! Even my dusty old posts are still lying about. This is great, to say the least.

From the oldest, dustiest bones lying around, to the newly interred, I thank you all for keeping this community alive after all these years. It may be hard for some people to understand, but these forums hold a lot of great memories for me.

Thank you.

Re-risen,
Marroc Underhill

Inziladun · 03-12-2010, 12:03 PM

Welcome back, Marroc!

As I recall, I wasn't all that active here myself during 2003, so I unfortunately don't remember you.
You're right though, in that as far as intelligent discussion and general fun are concerned, the old place is the same as ever.
Here's to your comeback!

Pitchwife · 03-12-2010, 02:55 PM

Once a Downer, forever a Downer...
Hi Marroc! I think your previous period of activity must have been around the time I first came to the Downs as an occasional silent lurker (with no regular internet access at the time, it took me years to register), and although I can't remember whether or not I noticed you back then, it's always a pleasure to see one of the shades who haunted this place before me returning from the Halls of Mandos. So welcome back, and well met!

Galadriel · 05-04-2010, 09:24 AM

I'm sorry, I just have to say this...
ENJOY BEING DEAD! Muahahaha...

Sorry

Beorn of Carrock · 05-05-2010, 01:34 AM

Hello.

I'm newly registered here, though a Tolkien fan for years.

I have in my possesion the LoTR, Hobbit, Unfinished Tales, Silmarillion, full the HoME series and the the Atlas of Middle Earth of Fonstad.

Apart frim LoTR, I'm interested in modding, and here are some examples of my work

http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=353006
http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=323812

regards,

Legate of Amon Lanc · 05-05-2010, 03:09 AM

Welcome Beorn of Carrock! Hope you are going to feel at home here. Apart from that, looks like you're a creative spirit indeed. I can partly relate to that, I don't have personal experience with Total War or such, but in my youth (read: a few years back) I have commited several similar crimes (although on a far smaller scale).

Anyway, enjoy your stay!

The Flower of Iris · 06-17-2010, 02:31 PM

I learned about the Barrow Downs through a school friend, The Great Elven Warrior. She talked about it so incessantly that i finally gave in and died, to her delight. I have always loved Tolkien's books, and enjoyed talking about them with people so i thought 'why not'?

Inziladun · 06-17-2010, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Flower of Iris

I learned about the Barrow Downs through a school friend, The Great Elven Warrior. She talked about it so incessantly that i finally gave in and died, to her delight. I have always loved Tolkien's books, and enjoyed talking about them with people so i thought 'why not'?

Welcome! If you enjoy Tolkien's works there's no better place to discuss them.

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 06-17-2010, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Flower of Iris

I learned about the Barrow Downs through a school friend, The Great Elven Warrior. She talked about it so incessantly that i finally gave in and died, to her delight. I have always loved Tolkien's books, and enjoyed talking about them with people so i thought 'why not'?

Welcom, welcome, Iris dear! I sincerely hope your stay here is. . . queer?

Loslote · 06-17-2010, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Flower of Iris

I learned about the Barrow Downs through a school friend, The Great Elven Warrior. She talked about it so incessantly that i finally gave in and died, to her delight. I have always loved Tolkien's books, and enjoyed talking about them with people so i thought 'why not'?

Hey, awesome! Another Alaskan! Pretty soon we shall have enough of us to take over the Downs! Muahahaha!

I mean...um...did I say that out loud? Erm...hi?

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 06-17-2010, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loslote

Hey, awesome! Another Alaskan! Pretty soon we shall have enough of us to take over the Downs! Muahahaha!

I mean...um...did I say that out loud? Erm...hi?

That makes four of us!

The Flower of Iris · 06-17-2010, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loslote

Hey, awesome! Another Alaskan! Pretty soon we shall have enough of us to take over the Downs! Muahahaha!

I mean...um...did I say that out loud? Erm...hi?

that sounds like a brilliant idea! *plots*

03-04-2010, 09:12 PM	#1
Ceveneth Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 3	Hi Hi Lottie! I'm Emeraldstar on CoE!

03-05-2010, 05:00 PM	#3
Faramir Jones Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lonely Isle Posts: 706	Welcome! It's good to have you join us, Ceveneth! Welcome to the Downs!

03-06-2010, 03:32 AM	#4
Erendis Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imloth Melui,with Yoreth's sister...Just finished the Panadol stock. Posts: 398	Always happy to see new members around. Enjoy your death,Ceveneth! __________________ Ah,it's good to be home again!

03-12-2010, 11:44 AM	#5
Marroc Underhill Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: In The Deep Places Of The World Posts: 61	It took me awhile to work up the nerve to make a new post; I wondered whether Marroc Underhill deserved to be woken from his 6 year slumber. In the end, I felt he'd slept long enough. It's been awhile since I ventured onto the Downs. But, nostalgia struck me, and I couldn't resist checking out the site I was crazy about back in 2003. I couldn't even remember my username; I had to reactivate a few of my old email addresses and had to go on a great hunt, with only the knowledge that I posted in a thread about eagles back in 2003 as the only clue to finding my old identity. In the end, it all worked out, and Marroc is awake. I know, I know: big opener for someone who only made 58 posts almost 7 years ago. But, it's very nice to see that this forum is still inhabited by incredibly intelligent users; that's one thing I always associated with the Downs, and, looking back, I feel embarrassed by my old posts, with their nonsense and poor grammar and such. I was 14 though. On with my real introduction. My name is Eric. Like many in my generation, I watched the movies before I read the books, but, like many, I quickly became enchanted by Tolkien's world and immersed myself in his stories. This was probably 2002. During the lonely summer of 2003, I stumbled upon the Barrow-Downs, and for months it was my favorite site. After exhausting the main site, I ventured into the forums. I was probably overwhelmed by the vast knowledge of the users, and the incredible discussions here were wowing and mind-boggling to say the least. But, I read, and read, and read. Every now and then I would post, enthusiastic about the community, but still lowly feeling - But I didn't care. It was great. Over the next few months I lingered, but as I felt I had nothing to contribute to the community, I slowly drifted away. For the longest time, I had forgotten about the Downs (but most definitely not LotR). It was only the chance, stumbling mention (by me, strangely) that piqued my interest once again. As detailed above, driven by nostalgia and memories of this and other (long-dead) communities, I went on my little mission, and after some ghostly lingering, here I am. I cannot tell you how great it is to see that the forum is still up and running - and hardly changed at all layout-wise. That's the most exciting part for me; if it weren't for the time-stamps, I could swear it was 2003 all over again. The icons are still awesome looking; that familiar green theme is great; even the randomized quotes at the top are still there! Even my dusty old posts are still lying about. This is great, to say the least. From the oldest, dustiest bones lying around, to the newly interred, I thank you all for keeping this community alive after all these years. It may be hard for some people to understand, but these forums hold a lot of great memories for me. Thank you. Re-risen, Marroc Underhill __________________ Hail to the Lords of Angmar, for we are the true power!

03-12-2010, 12:03 PM	#6
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,039	Welcome back, Marroc! As I recall, I wasn't all that active here myself during 2003, so I unfortunately don't remember you. You're right though, in that as far as intelligent discussion and general fun are concerned, the old place is the same as ever. Here's to your comeback! __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

03-12-2010, 02:55 PM	#7
Pitchwife Wight of the Old Forest Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Unattended on the railway station, in the litter at the dancehall Posts: 3,329	Once a Downer, forever a Downer... Hi Marroc! I think your previous period of activity must have been around the time I first came to the Downs as an occasional silent lurker (with no regular internet access at the time, it took me years to register), and although I can't remember whether or not I noticed you back then, it's always a pleasure to see one of the shades who haunted this place before me returning from the Halls of Mandos. So welcome back, and well met! __________________ Und aus dem Erebos kamen viele seelen herauf der abgeschiedenen toten.- Homer, Odyssey, Canto XI

05-04-2010, 09:24 AM	#8
Galadriel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: In Eldamar beside the walls of Elven Tirion Posts: 551	I'm sorry, I just have to say this... ENJOY BEING DEAD! Muahahaha... Sorry

05-05-2010, 01:34 AM	#9
Beorn of Carrock Pile O'Bones Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 13	Hello. I'm newly registered here, though a Tolkien fan for years. I have in my possesion the LoTR, Hobbit, Unfinished Tales, Silmarillion, full the HoME series and the the Atlas of Middle Earth of Fonstad. Apart frim LoTR, I'm interested in modding, and here are some examples of my work http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=353006 http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=323812 regards,

05-05-2010, 03:09 AM	#10
Legate of Amon Lanc A Voice That Gainsayeth Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In that far land beyond the Sea Posts: 7,431	Welcome Beorn of Carrock! Hope you are going to feel at home here. Apart from that, looks like you're a creative spirit indeed. I can partly relate to that, I don't have personal experience with Total War or such, but in my youth (read: a few years back) I have commited several similar crimes (although on a far smaller scale). Anyway, enjoy your stay! __________________ "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

06-17-2010, 02:31 PM	#11
The Flower of Iris Newly Deceased Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 4	Introduction I learned about the Barrow Downs through a school friend, The Great Elven Warrior. She talked about it so incessantly that i finally gave in and died, to her delight. I have always loved Tolkien's books, and enjoyed talking about them with people so i thought 'why not'?