|
 |
|
Visit The *EVEN NEWER* Barrow-Downs Photo Page |
|
|
03-26-2003, 11:27 PM
|
#1 |
|
Sword of the Spirit
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Washington State
Posts: 1,313
  |
Yes, this will be fun!
__________________
Blessed be the Lord my Strength, Who trained my hands for war and my fingers to fight. Psallm 144:1 |
|
|
|
03-27-2003, 01:52 AM
|
#2 |
|
Princess of Skwerlz
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles)
Posts: 7,500
 |
Helen, thanks for the link to an interesting site and project! I walk quite a bit normally; probably 2 miles fast, alone, early on an average of four mornings a week, and another mile or so with the dog, slower, during the day. It's my favorite way of compensating for all the sitting I do at the computer! [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] I like the direct contact with nature and the fact that walking gives me time to enjoy it.
This project will give an interesting additional dimension to my favorite exercise! Count me in - without a stick, though. Now for a map...
__________________
'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...' |
|
|
|
|
03-27-2003, 02:27 AM
|
#3 |
|
Stonehearted Dwarf Smith
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Posts: 2,247
|
Just to put some of you down a little: The hobbits were of course about 60% of your height which means you should add at least 50% to the distance = 687 miles. Then remember that they carried their gear along with them. There is also the positive fact that they rode a good part of the distance - you should find a horse and do some riding. Most of you will notice that riding for the unexperienced is pretty good exersice [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Maybe if you took 10 riding lessons and then cut it down to say 500 miles? - Then of course you must remember that the hobbits did the journey between 22 sept. and 20 oct. if you leave out the three days on horseback and the rainy day in Toms house you get 25 days of walking to do the job... thats 20 miles a day (the hobbits did app. 14 m/day) or just alittle above 32 kilometers. Enjoy!!! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]
T [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img]
__________________
Anar Kaluva Tielyanna. |
|
|
|
|
03-27-2003, 02:56 AM
|
#4 |
|
Scent of Simbelmynë
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Aboard Highwind, bound for Traverse Town
Posts: 1,780
|
Yay! this sounds grand... although my campus is pretty small so it'll likely get real boring by the end [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] wish me luck in dragging my roommate out on the road with me [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]
-Sophia
__________________
The seasons fall like silver swords, the years rush ever onward; and soon I sail, to leave this world, these lands where I have wander'd. O Elbereth! O Queen who dwells beyond the Western Seas, spare me yet a little time 'ere white ships come for me! |
|
|
|
|
03-27-2003, 04:24 AM
|
#5 | |
|
Stormdancer of Doom
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars
Posts: 4,349
 |
Quote:
Interesting idea about doing some of it on horseback, if possible; but the trip from Crickhollow to Bree was only a small portion of the overall miles (135 - 73 = ... uh... 62? somebody check me), and for some, horses are hard to find and expensive to hire. I suppose, if one really wanted to, one could substitute a bicycle, if that sounded like a fun idea. I don't think anyone should get bogged down or discouraged about a detail like that. [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] Indeed, the folks who put the idea together allow for any self-propelled mode of travel (yikes! Swimming 458 miles???) [img]smilies/eek.gif[/img] [img]smilies/eek.gif[/img] This is meant to be fun. Fun! Playing with maps and following Frodo's wild and wooly hike-- yep, FUN! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] I wish I could do it barefoot. [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] Not likely. I'm hoping to scan some of Fonstadt's map pages for Frodo's trip (she shows milage rather nicely) and put them on my website; if I have room... I had to delete some stuff to put up the Bag End layout! Could be tight. [ March 27, 2003: Message edited by: mark12_30 ]
__________________
...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve. |
|
|
|
|
|
03-27-2003, 10:27 AM
|
#6 |
|
Stormdancer of Doom
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars
Posts: 4,349
|
So far 8 people are walking. Cheers!! Who has already started? Who's got a map? Where are you all walking? I found a great trail today close to my house; it goes by a pond, & through lots of woods.
Rae, thanks for suggesting this thread!
__________________
...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve. |
|
|
|
|
03-27-2003, 11:01 AM
|
#7 |
|
Blithe Spirit
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,779
|
This is an excellent idea and just what I need. I'm in.
I was thinking of getting a pedometer...is pedometer in fact the word I am looking for? Oh, and as I cycled to the dentist today rather than drive, I'm already five miles into the journey! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] [ March 27, 2003: Message edited by: Lalaith ]
__________________
Out went the candle, and we were left darkling |
|
|
|
|
03-27-2003, 11:26 AM
|
#8 |
|
Stormdancer of Doom
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars
Posts: 4,349
|
Hey, here it is!!
From Fonstadt's atlas, THE MAP: FrodoToRivendellAndBilboToo Frodo's trip is in Tan, Bilbo's trip is in black. Check it out! This is the map used by the folks who came up with this whole idea. Fonstadt's atlas is pretty readily available if you want to buy it. Or, you can save the picture, open it in Paint, and print off a fullsized version. [ March 27, 2003: Message edited by: mark12_30 ]
__________________
...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve. |
|
|
|
|
03-27-2003, 02:46 PM
|
#9 |
|
Stormdancer of Doom
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars
Posts: 4,349
|
Here are Barbara Strachey's maps... sadly out of print, but luckily online! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]
JourneysOfFrodo Scroll down to the bottom and enjoy. The trip to Rivendell is covered on the first five maps. Strachey's book is older than Fonstadt's atlas and out of print, but she also does a nice job on the maps. I was very relieved to find them online. [ March 27, 2003: Message edited by: mark12_30 ]
__________________
...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve. |
|
|
|
|
03-27-2003, 03:16 PM
|
#10 |
|
Shade of Carn Dûm
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: The Bonfire Glade RtR 80 miles
Posts: 376
|
Which map is everyone using? I haven't yet downloaded mine [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]
I ride horses about once a week, and am actually going today! *lol* I guess this means my journey begins in about an hour [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]
__________________
Ad Astra Per Aspera (A rough road leads to the stars) "Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens" |
|
|
|
|
03-27-2003, 03:52 PM
|
#11 |
|
Shade of Carn Dûm
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: I don't know... will there be a quiz on this later?
Posts: 486
|
I'm in! Yay! I'm going for a walk down my road, aprox. 2.2 miles. So I'm ahead for the day!
__________________
.:Chelsy:. Reality is a nice place to visit, but I wouldn't want to live there. Terennth Kingdoms |
|
|
|
|
03-27-2003, 04:42 PM
|
#12 |
|
Stormdancer of Doom
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars
Posts: 4,349
|
Which Map? Why, all of them, of course. Being (like Bilbo) very fond of maps, and having a hard time resisting their lure, I am using both the Fonstadt map and the Strachey map; as well as using a map of my neighborhood, and a map of the reserve I walk in with my friend.
I plan to put them all up (in addition to the other M-E maps on my walls) and (like Bilbo, and Frodo) trace the routes I take. Now... to come up with elvish names for all these paths...
__________________
...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve. |
|
|
|
|
03-27-2003, 05:50 PM
|
#13 |
|
Shade of Carn Dûm
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: napa valley, ca
Posts: 496
|
Do you get to count just walking about town/school/work? People can get a couple miles or more just from going shopping at the mall! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]
I'll do it - always looking for another energy outlet. I used to run 120 miles or more a month, on hiking trails! But since the accident... [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] Anyway, I'm with you - do we need to sign up somewhere?
__________________
History shows again and again How nature points up the folly of men Go, go, Godzilla! |
|
|
|
|
03-27-2003, 06:23 PM
|
#14 |
|
Stormdancer of Doom
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars
Posts: 4,349
|
As far as this thread goes you just did. If you want to you can also sign up at the site (link on opening post.) The site does have some fun and/or handy things and is worth checking out. For instance I like Frodo's itinerary. It's under milestones.
[ March 28, 2003: Message edited by: mark12_30 ]
__________________
...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve. |
|
|
|
|
03-27-2003, 07:34 PM
|
#15 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: May 2002
Posts: 892
|
This is very cool! Of course I am going to do it. Whoever thought up something like this, is very cool. I always wanted a way I could interact my life into Middle Earth. I guess this is one of the best ways possible. This is going to be fun.
|
|
|
|
|
03-27-2003, 08:43 PM
|
#16 |
|
Song of Seregon
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Following the road less traveled
Posts: 1,193
|
I started today by taking advantage of the short breaks between by classes and walking a bit on campus. I covered approximately 1.5 miles. Not bad considering I have classes from 9am to 9 pm. I'm looking forward to my coming days off when my daughter will be joining me in a stroller. Ah, to be a toddler.
__________________
At last I understand why we have waited! This is the ending. Now not day only shall be beloved, but night too shall be beautiful and blessed and all its fear pass away! |
|
|
|
|
03-27-2003, 09:03 PM
|
#17 |
|
Corpus Cacophonous
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: A green and pleasant land
Posts: 8,390
|
Erm ... think I'll just sit here on my nice comfy sofa in my nice warm hobbit hole and lend you all some moral support ... [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img]
__________________
Do you mind? I'm busy doing the fishstick. It's a very delicate state of mind! |
|
|
|
|
03-28-2003, 03:30 AM
|
#18 |
|
Ghost Prince of Cardolan
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Valinor (RtL: 1220 miles)
Posts: 562
|
I´m in. I go walking (especially in the woods) and bike-riding quite often, and I guess this is an excuse for doing it more often. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]
And anything connected to Middle-Earth is interesting to me. I will start right away, after finding out how many miles (or, as I am from Sweden, kilometers) I walk every time I go out. What a great idea! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]
__________________
Jag ska aldrig göra dig illa. Inte igen. Åtminstone inte mycket, åtminstone inte hårt. Kommer du ihåg? Då vi fortfarande kunde skratta, le på ett äkta vis. Jag tänker på det ibland. Det smärtar. För aldrig har du väl varit. Längre bort. Från mig. |
|
|
|
|
03-28-2003, 08:56 AM
|
#19 |
|
Stormdancer of Doom
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars
Posts: 4,349
|
I think I've counted thirteen walkers. (somebody check me)
Today I got to Frodo's first campsite. Whee! (We went to the "top" of "Mount" Tom, all of four hundred feet in altitude... Good Old Rhode Island.) Oh, and we made walking sticks today. They came in REALLY handy going over rocks and through brush. I'm convinced! It's in my car now, very awkward (small car!) I think I'll put a rawhide loop on it, after I whittle off the bits that stick out and catch clothing. Rae, it reminds me of you. (edit) for the list of walkers, check the opening post. [ April 22, 2003: Message edited by: mark12_30 ]
__________________
...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve. |
|
|
|
|
03-28-2003, 10:10 AM
|
#20 |
|
Song of Seregon
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Following the road less traveled
Posts: 1,193
|
Thank you for the links to the maps. I have just printed them, and they are wonderful. Ooh, this is fun. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]
__________________
At last I understand why we have waited! This is the ending. Now not day only shall be beloved, but night too shall be beautiful and blessed and all its fear pass away! |
|
|
|
|
03-28-2003, 11:26 AM
|
#21 | |
|
Relic of Wandering Days
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: You'll See Perpetual Change.
Posts: 1,480
|
Hmm, well I think I may have a go at this! (Just need to get a whats-it to keep track of the miles.) No reason why I shouldn't make it to Bree at least!
Quote:
|
|
|
|
|
|
03-28-2003, 12:19 PM
|
#22 |
|
Stormdancer of Doom
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars
Posts: 4,349
|
I wasn't going to get one of those "whatsit-thingies" to keep track of mileage: til I got curious, and gee, they look kinda cool. I might get one after all.
I found this interesting and helpful, and there was some good advice about how to set the thing up. I especially liked the stride measurement ideas: Before You Buy a Pedometer at about.com. How to Measure Your Stride - Step Length [ March 28, 2003: Message edited by: mark12_30 ]
__________________
...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve. |
|
|
|
|
03-28-2003, 05:34 PM
|
#23 |
|
Shade of Carn Dûm
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Riverbank of the Anduin
Posts: 284
|
I'd love to do the walk. Today, to get to a friend's house to do homework [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] I had to bike 1.5 km. Er, how many miles is that? I kinda am not to good at conversions. Later in the summer, I will be doing a 16 km hike, so that will help my goal.
__________________
Do not trifle with Dragons, as you are small, and crunchy, and taste good with ketchup. |
|
|
|
|
03-28-2003, 07:07 PM
|
#24 |
|
Relic of Wandering Days
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: You'll See Perpetual Change.
Posts: 1,480
|
Well, I starting walking but haven’t a clue how far it was. I’ll have to drive it later to measure it. A guy at work said the average person walks about 2 miles per hour. I only had a half an hour, so hopefully it was at least a mile! Finding time is definitely going to be a factor. Heavens it may even cut into my time on the Downs! [img]smilies/eek.gif[/img]
If one can figure out how far one walks in a given time period, maybe one could get a reasonable estimate of how far one goes by how long one has walked. Or would that be cheating? Please say it’s not. Oh boy, counting steps is way beyond me…especially after work! I’d have to get one of those thingy-mah-bobs to click off the steps! (Was that 5,486 or 4,568?!) [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] Salix, 1 km is equal to .62 miles so 1.5 km x 0.62 = 0.93 miles. Just multiply by .62 Ooo…say… is a imperial mile different than a U.S. mile? [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] |
|
|
|
|
03-28-2003, 07:25 PM
|
#25 |
|
Ghost Prince of Cardolan
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: In Rohan, with Carolina on my mind
Posts: 629
|
Did four miles today! yay! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Sorry, just had to say that. Anyway, where are y'all getting your maps? I can't find one that will work for me.
[ March 28, 2003: Message edited by: Arvedui III ]
__________________
I have no idea what you just said, but I'm inspired! |
|
|
|
|
03-28-2003, 07:52 PM
|
#26 |
|
Stormdancer of Doom
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars
Posts: 4,349
|
Arvedui, You tried the links to TOlkien's maps and they didn't work? PM me, and tell me what went wrong. There are tricks, if the problem is printing them.
Hilda- estimating by the time is OK according to the Eowyn Challenge website. It's what I've been doing most of the week. I went to Walmart today, though, and got a pedometer for about eight bucks (I was going to get a "serious" one, but the sports store I tried didn't carry them... anyway...) Since it was the only one available, I settled for the Walmart digital edition despite the fact that the reviews warned me about its shortfalls. I did the settings, rather bummed that it wouldn't let me set my stride length in anything bit 6-inch increments (cheesy!!) My stride length averaged at 28.7 inches. I had to choose between 24 and 30. [img]smilies/mad.gif[/img] So I chose 30 since it was closer, and went once around my neighborhood which I know is 0.9 miles. (Did it in the car once.) The pedometer read 1.07 mi. So I set it to 24 inches and tried again, and it read 0.8 mi. Grumble. (edit: But then I realised I hadn't reset it at the bottom of the driveway. So I set it back to 30 inches and tried again, and it read 0.96 mi. That's better.) So, option 1 is to leave it at 24 and add 11 percent; option 2 is to put it back at 30 and subtract 5%. Being closer, the 30 setting wins, and I'll have to subtract about 5%. I use an XL spreadsheet to track the distance anyway so it's no biggie. Extra features included a clock, stopwatch, and alarm. Not bad for eight bucks. If only they'd given better granularity on the stride!! Well, now I've calibrated it, it'll be useful enough. On the plus side I did log an extra 1.8 (edit: 2.7) miles tonight testing the silly thing. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] If I overestimated my arrival at Frodo's first campsite (which is possible since I was estimating by elapsed time) then I should have gotten there by now. [ March 28, 2003: Message edited by: mark12_30 ]
__________________
...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve. |
|
|
|
|
03-28-2003, 09:23 PM
|
#27 |
|
Stormdancer of Doom
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars
Posts: 4,349
|
Before I crash for the evening I just want to let out a rousing cheer. It's fun to hike, fun to see folks pulling together on this thread, and fun to be playing with maps and walking sticks and such. I've done more exploring int he past week than I have in quite a while.
Thanks to Rae for the idea of starting this thread; thanks to Child of the Seventh Age for giving me a "little push out the door", Bilbo-style. And thanks to all who've signed up. "I don't think you need go alone. Not if you know anyone you can trust, and who would be willing to go by your side..." Home is behind, the world ahead, And there are many paths to tread Through shadows to the edge of night, Until the stars are all alight.
__________________
...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve. |
|
|
|
|
03-29-2003, 12:18 AM
|
#28 |
|
Sword of the Spirit
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Washington State
Posts: 1,313
|
Wow Everyone You're all doing so great!
I swam for an hour yesterday -how do you count that in miles? and I walked 3 miles at work today. Hilde I don't agree with what your friend told you. I believe the average is closer to 15-20 min = 1 mile. Wow! Great links Helen! Great maps!
__________________
Blessed be the Lord my Strength, Who trained my hands for war and my fingers to fight. Psallm 144:1 |
|
|
|
|
03-29-2003, 07:30 AM
|
#29 |
|
Stormdancer of Doom
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars
Posts: 4,349
|
...and a fine foggy barrow-downs morning it is... here in NE, anyway.
Rae, good for you! Swimming... I dunno! How many laps or lengths did you do? You can figure it out that way... I went through the woods this morning on paths I didn't know were there. I had a wonderful time. I've discovered the main danger of buying a pedometer: it's so much fun to see the thing count up, you just keep going, and keep detouring to log more distance... after dragging m'dawg three times around the nieghborhood last night, I dragged her three miles thru the woods this morning and another mile on the road. The poor thing was very ready to come home. She's napping now. "The road goes on forever, " said The Little Yaller Dawg, "but I can't without a rest. It is high time for lunch." Or breakfast, anyway.
__________________
...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve. |
|
|
|
|
03-29-2003, 08:21 AM
|
#30 |
|
A Northern Soul
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Valinor
Posts: 1,847
|
Running or cycling would take you no time at all.
__________________
...take counsel with thyself, and remember who and what thou art. |
|
|
|
|
03-29-2003, 08:36 AM
|
#31 |
|
Ghost Prince of Cardolan
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: In the darkness of white
Posts: 601
 |
Hey Guys I might be a little late but can I still join?
I do Ice-Skating everyday (4 hours). Don’t even ask me where I find time for home-work, boyfriend, friends and of course myself! I am a professional Ice-Skater I have won 6 first place positions and sev… no eight second place positions (I won my eighth, second position this weekend, last night [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]) enough showing of, sorry about that I am just proud [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]! I am sure I can join because I do speed ice-skating and Ballet on ice. And on Saturdays I do ballroom dancing on ice (its like the tango and you know dancing… [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]. My only free day is Sundays and then I have to go to church [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img]!
__________________
Life is not about how many breaths you take but about how many times it leaves you breathless. My rants, moans and groans in other words my Blog My Magical Site |
|
|
|
|
03-29-2003, 09:05 AM
|
#32 |
|
Ghost Prince of Cardolan
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Something close like Shire
Posts: 769
|
Oh, I'm absolutely in for this walk! Great idea! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]
Ok, I counted that I've so far walked about 8 miles so where does that take me? I haven't checked the maps yet so I've most likely got lost already. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] Now it's time to rest a while but I'll continue my journey later today. If you hear someone singing or calling "Seda!" somewhere en route, it's just me! (Seda is my black German shepherd) I wish everyone a very merry trip and hope you won't meet any Ringwraiths during your journey! [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] [ March 29, 2003: Message edited by: Annunfuiniel ]
__________________
Despair is only for those who see the end beyond all doubt. |
|
|
|
|
03-29-2003, 10:00 AM
|
#33 |
|
Stormdancer of Doom
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars
Posts: 4,349
|
Niluial, of course you can join. Welcome, and welcome Salix and Hilde since the last list was made; here's the current list:
(edit: for the list of walkers, check the opening post.) [ April 22, 2003: Message edited by: mark12_30 ]
__________________
...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve. |
|
|
|
|
03-29-2003, 06:23 PM
|
#34 |
|
Shade of Carn Dûm
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: I don't know... will there be a quiz on this later?
Posts: 486
|
I've walked 5 miles today. I am bout 2 or so miles short of Frodo's campsite, so I need to get going!
__________________
.:Chelsy:. Reality is a nice place to visit, but I wouldn't want to live there. Terennth Kingdoms |
|
|
|
|
03-29-2003, 08:35 PM
|
#35 |
|
Stormdancer of Doom
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars
Posts: 4,349
|
Bravo Arwen, and Annie too! And all you hobbits... Okay, I have to ask, which hobbit do you each identify with most on this trip and why?
Also-- please remember Frodo was in not-too-bad shape BEFORE he started, since he'd been saying goodbye to all his favorite haunts for months before hand. And he didn't have school, or a job, or kids to take up most of his day; or to put it another way, the journey WAS his job. So pace yourselves; don't anybody keel over from exhaustion. I should talk! I had to take a long nap today-- that pedometer was such a motivator, I had to take it off and get some rest! I was as sleepy as a hobbit sitting under Old Man Willow.
__________________
...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve. |
|
|
|
|
03-29-2003, 09:24 PM
|
#36 |
|
Night In Wight Satin
Join Date: May 2000
Posts: 4,043
|
For your walking enjoyments: The Barrow-Downs "Walk to Rivendell" progress tracker.
__________________
The Barrow-Wight |
|
|
|
|
03-29-2003, 09:29 PM
|
#37 |
|
Sword of the Spirit
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Washington State
Posts: 1,313
|
Wow, Barrow Wight! That's really cool! Thank You!
__________________
Blessed be the Lord my Strength, Who trained my hands for war and my fingers to fight. Psallm 144:1 |
|
|
|
|
03-30-2003, 02:34 AM
|
#38 |
|
Ghost Prince of Cardolan
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: In the darkness of white
Posts: 601
|
Ok I just got back from speed ice-skating. I had to skate as fast as I could around the ice-ring for an hour. I believe I did well! My instructor said I went about 3-4 miles! Oh and I did have breaks! Well I think I did well! Oh I just got back from speed ice-skating just to relax for an hour, I have to go back to the ice-ring to do another two hours of speed ice-skating! And I am cold….. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]
__________________
Life is not about how many breaths you take but about how many times it leaves you breathless. My rants, moans and groans in other words my Blog My Magical Site |
|
|
|
|
03-30-2003, 11:27 AM
|
#39 | ||
|
Stormdancer of Doom
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars
Posts: 4,349
|
Barrow-Wight, that tracker is cool. You rock! I love the quotes section. (edit) Hey, we even have a link on the main page! Go, Rivendell Walkers!
Niluial, cold seems to be the order of the day! I spent this morning out in the rain (drenching, pouring rain) cheering for my hobbit-hiking-buddy while she accumulated distance rowing in her first regatta! (Four-seat, women's novice eight... She must have Brandybuck blood.) It was pouring so hard I was looking for Noah's ark to float by, or for a cavilcade of drenched and grumpy Erebor-questers to trot by... Quote:
(When I was in crew, we dressed sensibly on days like this-- what the heck were those coaches THINKING? How can you row at your best when you're shivering so hard at the starting line you can hardly hold your form?) Quote:
Anyway-- I wonder how far she rowed today. It was probably a 2000 meter race (most sprints are.) So "there and back again", 4000 meters or so including warm-up. Gutsy hobbit-lass! [ March 30, 2003: Message edited by: mark12_30 ]
__________________
...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve. |
||
|
|
|
|
03-30-2003, 01:23 PM
|
#40 |
|
Sword of the Spirit
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Washington State
Posts: 1,313
|
We finally got some nice weather! It's beautiful out today and I can't wait to get out there and do some hiking! Spring break this week, I'll have to take the little elf-lets hiking. The girls love to wear their cloaks and carry their walking sticks. I'll have to make some more Lembas for the trip.
[ March 30, 2003: Message edited by: Raefindel ]
__________________
Blessed be the Lord my Strength, Who trained my hands for war and my fingers to fight. Psallm 144:1 |
|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
Hybrid Mode
