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Thinlómien · 09-01-2006, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by JennyHallu

I've finally got mine! What do y'all think?

*primps like a little girl with shiny new dress-shoes*

It's lovely.

Reminds me of a little princess.

Valier · 09-01-2006, 11:56 AM

May I ask Jenny, why you have both names in your PT? I like them both individually, don't get me wrong they are lovely, but why two?

JennyHallu · 09-01-2006, 12:23 PM

Because I have two given names.

Folwren · 09-01-2006, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Alcarillo

So, what do you all think?

Excellent, Alcarillo! I like it a lot.

Jenny, yours are nice, too. Somehow, it doesn't seem very surprising to me that you should have two of them.

-- Folwren

alatar · 09-01-2006, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by JennyHallu

Because I have two given names.

I have one that I'm currently not using; would you like to have it?

Congrats to all who recently received their personal titles. Such creativity...who knew that penguins, to my knowledge never even mentioned in all of Arda, would become so popular.

JennyHallu · 09-01-2006, 01:02 PM

I so swore I wouldn't tell anyone the significance of these, and see if anyone other than Celuien could guess it. But I'm far to pleased with myself for thinking it up (and finding it conveniently 24 characters) not to share why I have a dual title.

It's from the Idylls of the King, by my all-time favorite poet, Alfred, Lord Tennyson. In the chapter telling the story of Lancelot and Elaine, Lancelot, trying to assuage his lover's curiousity and jealousy towards the young and pure Elaine, tells Guinevere she is the "pearl of beauty".

Elaine, of course, is the lily maid from the moment she appears, and is even described as such as she lays on her barge on her final journey to Camelot.

Guinevere, Gwinever, Gwenhofyr...however you spell it, Jennifer is the same name. And Elaine is my middle name. It always fascinated me that I bear the names of both of Lancelot's lovers, and I always felt a special connection with them, but never with Lancelot, the quintessential knight, and instrument of both their dooms. And, while I'm not crazy, I often feel as though I am divided between two worldviews: one cynical, jaded, and a bit hedonistic, and the other pure, innocent, and idealistic. This is probably normal.

But The Pearl, the Lily Maid is me. It took me a long time to think of it, but I think it's perfect.

EDIT: What's really fascinating is that both names mean the same thing: white and fair and white and smooth, respectively. (And both pearls and lilies reflect that.) Jennifer is Welsh, but Elaine is an Anglization of Helen, referring to the moon.

**The Saucepan Man** · 09-01-2006, 05:52 PM

I don't know. The kind of riff-raff that they give a PT to around here these days ...!

Congrats all.

shieldmaiden4xsword · 09-02-2006, 03:21 PM

Congratulations. I can't wait.

Folwren · 09-05-2006, 07:45 AM

There. Mine is settled.

Thanks to all who helped me make up my mind.

-- Folwren

Gil-Galad · 09-05-2006, 08:05 AM

your welcome and i like it, it is very similar to Angelic Page.

JennyHallu · 09-05-2006, 08:45 AM

Foley, I love it...simply beautiful, and it suits your serene personality very well.

ohtatyaro · 09-17-2006, 10:03 AM

Jenny, yours reminds me of a start of a poem somehow

I mean, like, something along the:

JennyHallu, The Pearl, The Lily Maid
Looked out at three o'ckock
the grey night was going;
far away a golden cock
clear and shrill was crowing...

etc

Just can't settle my mind if Peal and Maid are honorifics or there were three persons who looked out at three

Valier · 09-26-2006, 11:31 AM

I have been giving this a little thought, just incase some day I must pick a title. I am just curious to see what others think of me....I need a word that suits me and preceeds Feline, so it would be _____ Feline any thoughts?

Volo · 09-26-2006, 12:46 PM

Fated Feline?
Forgotten (which sure isn't true, but sounds nice (to me)) Feline?

Sorry, nothing original now... :/

Mithalwen · 09-26-2006, 12:56 PM

Fey feline sounds nice but fey has some negative meanings which may not make it suitable....

Valier · 09-26-2006, 01:40 PM

Hmmm Well I don't want to be forgotten and I am not sure what Fey means....Teehee. How about something like.... Festering Feline? Or Ummm Feisty Feline...I like that one....Hmmmmm

Edit: I just looked up Fey and I rather like the description it gave...unworldly and vague. Able to see into the future. Odd but somewhat true....well not about the future thing

...I like this one too.

Macalaure · 09-26-2006, 02:20 PM

What about 'Frisky Feline'? Though this may not sound sufficiently dead, it would suit my image of you.

Anyway, just don't take 'Fading'! I know somebody who is planning to combine it with 'Fëanorion' should he ever be awarded a personal title.

Rune Son of Bjarne · 09-26-2006, 04:30 PM

I would object if any other downer than me used the word fey !

Thinlómien · 09-27-2006, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Valier

Able to see into the future. Odd but somewhat true....well not about the future thing

...I like this one too.

Not true? Don't be that modest, Valier, we all know your gifts in ww...

Valier · 09-27-2006, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Rune

I would object if any other downer than me used the word fey !

Even if it was me?

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Originally Posted by Lommy

Not true? Don't be that modest, Valier, we all know your gifts in ww...

*Blushes* Why thank you...Maybe one of these days my "gifts" will be put to good use...

I would like to stick with an F word preceding Feline as I think it would work best, but what word to chose?

Rune Son of Bjarne · 09-27-2006, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Valier

Even if it was me?

Yes! Unless we got married and I know a few people who would object to that.

Gil-Galad · 09-27-2006, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Rune Son of Bjarne

Yes! Unless we got married and I know a few people who would object to that.

what are your intentions with her? *loads shotgun*

Valier · 09-27-2006, 05:33 PM

Now, Now boys...No fighting! *Laughs hysterically*

Brinniel · 09-28-2006, 12:12 AM

Other suggestions:

Fearless Feline
Forgotten Feline
Frazzled Feline

Just some thoughts.....

Gothmog · 09-28-2006, 04:53 AM

Not that I think that I will be rewarded with a personal title within years (considering my post frequency and quality), but I'm a bit curious. Is there an actual limit in post number that you have to pass? And when have you that's been rewarded gotten your title? What's the "record", both in time on The Downs and in posts, for someone to get a title? I really envy you all!

And Valier, just some thoughts... How about:
Fallen Feline (dark and foreboding, like it should be on the downs

)
Furry Feline (a bit cuter, as are the next)
Friendly Feline
Frantic Feline
Former Feline (again, a connection to our undead society)
Feared Feline
Forsaken Feline
The possibilities are endless!

If I ever get one, I'd like to connect my title to something balrog-ish. Something about shadow or flame maybe... How about Shadowed Silhouette? Or maybe Soaring Shadow, because they can soar, can't they?

What do you think? (NOT if they can soar or not, but tips for a title...)

Rune Son of Bjarne · 09-28-2006, 05:13 AM

Bethberry made some pretty good sugestions when I talked with her last night.

Frolicking Feline was one of them.

JennyHallu · 09-28-2006, 06:09 AM

I think it that context it might be spelled "Frolicking". I'd check.

And Gothmog:

500 posts minimum, and then titles are awarded at the discretion of the admins and mods...you'll get a PM.

As for records...
Well for time on the 'Downs I've got to be up there, but I've also heard mormegil was quite a contender. As for posts, I have no idea.

There are details in a sticky on the subject somewhere.

Brinniel · 09-28-2006, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Gothmog

Is there an actual limit in post number that you have to pass? And when have you that's been rewarded gotten your title?

Well, usually a member has to reach the status of Ghost Prince, which I believe is 500 posts, before being eligible for a PT. In my years at the Downs, I have seen a few exceptions for very highly respected members who are extremely outstanding in quality of posts rather than quantity, but that is rare.

My first year on the BD, I was a very active member and managed to get to 500 posts within the year. If I remember correctly, it was a couple weeks after my first deathday (June 2003) I was offered a PT. I believe I had around 600 posts at the time.

Even though you need to get to 500 posts (with the rare exceptions) to even be considered, it really isn't quantity that matters. I've seen members with over 2,000 posts who didn't yet have a PT....

Gothmog · 09-28-2006, 07:21 AM

Jenny:

Quote:

500 posts minimum, and then titles are awarded at the discretion of the admins and mods...you'll get a PM.
(...)
There are details in a sticky on the subject somewhere.

Brinniel:

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Even though you need to get to 500 posts (with the rare exceptions) to even be considered, it really isn't quantity that matters. I've seen members with over 2,000 posts who didn't yet have a PT....

Yes, I've read the sticky and I knew that it was up to the admins and mods, and that it is quality that matters. But I didn't know about the 500 post rule (or maybe rather policy?). Thanks for the information! Now I have to go and write a few hundred, great, high quality posts and spread them around this place!

(EDIT: I searched the Members List a while and found people with PT with less then 300 posts, and not few with less then 400... Exceptions?)

Gil-Galad · 09-28-2006, 08:38 AM

there are always exceptions, but look at their joining dates too

also, Son Of Numenor gained a title becaue, as far as i know, is looking after another site for the Barrow-wight.

Brinniel · 09-28-2006, 11:21 AM

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I searched the Members List a while and found people with PT with less then 300 posts, and not few with less then 400... Exceptions?

Yes, some of them probably are those rare exceptions. Also, some of the older members who got their PTs over two years ago probably had more posts at one time. I think back when the site was changed several posts were lost. I know at one time I reached 1,000 posts- after the change I lost around 200.

Mithalwen · 09-28-2006, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thinlómien

Not true? Don't be that modest, Valier, we all know your gifts in ww...

#Gosh that is true..I had forgotten. Fey in Scots usage can mean doomed to die (but who isn't eventually and we are all dead here! ). However seeing the effect you are having Val...I'd suggest Feline Femme Fatale!

Gil-Galad · 09-28-2006, 10:32 PM

There is more names to use then Feline... which i can not think of right now

Valier · 09-28-2006, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mith

However seeing the effect you are having Val...I'd suggest Feline Femme Fatale!

I am quite fond of this one Mith. I may just use it.

Volo · 10-10-2006, 01:08 PM

I see Nogrod got himself one. Hmm... Nice! Would it be related to etarnal allmighty love?

Brinniel · 10-10-2006, 02:30 PM

Thanks for mentioning that, Volo. I hadn't even noticed until now.

Congratulations on the title, Nogrod!

Nogrod · 10-10-2006, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Volo

I see Nogrod got himself one. Hmm... Nice! Would it be related to etarnal allmighty love?

Might be...

But mainly it's about music and the creation - the creation of music in the first instance. That is so much of me.

But it really took its time. I went all over again with different possibilities and asked a hundred fellows here about what to do with it.

In the end Spm was right. The right one came at the "last minute" and just felt right. I had many candidates for it, one of the last was "Apple from Turin's tree", kind of relating to the Finnish origins of the story of Turin in the Kalevala, the Finnish folk epic Tolkien knew very well and from which he took many of the elvish words from (like Silmarils - being derivative from the Ilmarinen, the smith of the epic and so forth) - and which origins Rune already doubted (thanks Rune for your perspective!)...

Valier · 10-11-2006, 11:19 AM

Very nice Nogrod! Very nice indeed!!

Elonve · 10-17-2006, 04:42 AM

M

ine would have to be Her Royal Highness!
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Elonve · 10-17-2006, 04:44 AM

Mine would have to be Her Royal Highness!

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09-01-2006, 11:56 AM	#202
Valier Twisted Taleswapper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: somewhere between sanity and insanity Posts: 1,737	May I ask Jenny, why you have both names in your PT? I like them both individually, don't get me wrong they are lovely, but why two? __________________ grand return?........

09-01-2006, 12:23 PM	#203
JennyHallu The Pearl, The Lily Maid Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my luxury Barrow, snuggled up in a pile of satin pillows, eating fresh fruit. Posts: 1,686	Because I have two given names. __________________ <=== Lookee, lookee, lots of IM handles!

09-01-2006, 01:02 PM	#206
JennyHallu The Pearl, The Lily Maid Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my luxury Barrow, snuggled up in a pile of satin pillows, eating fresh fruit. Posts: 1,686	I so swore I wouldn't tell anyone the significance of these, and see if anyone other than Celuien could guess it. But I'm far to pleased with myself for thinking it up (and finding it conveniently 24 characters) not to share why I have a dual title. It's from the Idylls of the King, by my all-time favorite poet, Alfred, Lord Tennyson. In the chapter telling the story of Lancelot and Elaine, Lancelot, trying to assuage his lover's curiousity and jealousy towards the young and pure Elaine, tells Guinevere she is the "pearl of beauty". Elaine, of course, is the lily maid from the moment she appears, and is even described as such as she lays on her barge on her final journey to Camelot. Guinevere, Gwinever, Gwenhofyr...however you spell it, Jennifer is the same name. And Elaine is my middle name. It always fascinated me that I bear the names of both of Lancelot's lovers, and I always felt a special connection with them, but never with Lancelot, the quintessential knight, and instrument of both their dooms. And, while I'm not crazy, I often feel as though I am divided between two worldviews: one cynical, jaded, and a bit hedonistic, and the other pure, innocent, and idealistic. This is probably normal. But The Pearl, the Lily Maid is me. It took me a long time to think of it, but I think it's perfect. EDIT: What's really fascinating is that both names mean the same thing: white and fair and white and smooth, respectively. (And both pearls and lilies reflect that.) Jennifer is Welsh, but Elaine is an Anglization of Helen, referring to the moon. __________________ <=== Lookee, lookee, lots of IM handles! Last edited by JennyHallu; 09-01-2006 at 01:05 PM.

09-01-2006, 05:52 PM	#207
The Saucepan Man Corpus Cacophonous Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 8,468	I don't know. The kind of riff-raff that they give a PT to around here these days ...! Congrats all. __________________ Do you mind? I'm busy doing the fishstick. It's a very delicate state of mind!

09-02-2006, 03:21 PM	#208
shieldmaiden4xsword Wight Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: where people stick out their tongues at their youth pastor.... Posts: 220	Congratulations. I can't wait. __________________ Sometimes the peril is not in what is around us, what enemies or trials that may come, but what is in our own hearts.

09-05-2006, 07:45 AM	#209
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,228	There. Mine is settled. Thanks to all who helped me make up my mind. -- Folwren __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

09-05-2006, 08:05 AM	#210
Gil-Galad Psyche of Prince Immortal Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Above a Parapet Obvious exits are: North, South, and Dennis Posts: 5,054	your welcome and i like it, it is very similar to Angelic Page. __________________ Love doesn't blow up and get killed.

09-05-2006, 08:45 AM	#211
JennyHallu The Pearl, The Lily Maid Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my luxury Barrow, snuggled up in a pile of satin pillows, eating fresh fruit. Posts: 1,686	Foley, I love it...simply beautiful, and it suits your serene personality very well. __________________ <=== Lookee, lookee, lots of IM handles!

09-17-2006, 10:03 AM	#212
ohtatyaro Wight Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: here, there, everywhere... Posts: 124	Jenny, yours reminds me of a start of a poem somehow I mean, like, something along the: JennyHallu, The Pearl, The Lily Maid Looked out at three o'ckock the grey night was going; far away a golden cock clear and shrill was crowing... etc Just can't settle my mind if Peal and Maid are honorifics or there were three persons who looked out at three __________________ Reading this sig costs three Galleons, nine Sickles, and a Knut. Pay up!

09-26-2006, 11:31 AM	#213
Valier Twisted Taleswapper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: somewhere between sanity and insanity Posts: 1,737	I have been giving this a little thought, just incase some day I must pick a title. I am just curious to see what others think of me....I need a word that suits me and preceeds Feline, so it would be _____ Feline any thoughts? __________________ grand return?........

09-26-2006, 12:46 PM	#214
Volo Silver in My Silent Heart Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the great beauty Posts: 1,691	Fated Feline? Forgotten (which sure isn't true, but sounds nice (to me)) Feline? Sorry, nothing original now... :/

09-26-2006, 12:56 PM	#215
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,916	Fey feline sounds nice but fey has some negative meanings which may not make it suitable.... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

09-26-2006, 01:40 PM	#216
Valier Twisted Taleswapper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: somewhere between sanity and insanity Posts: 1,737	Hmmm Well I don't want to be forgotten and I am not sure what Fey means....Teehee. How about something like.... Festering Feline? Or Ummm Feisty Feline...I like that one....Hmmmmm Edit: I just looked up Fey and I rather like the description it gave...unworldly and vague. Able to see into the future. Odd but somewhat true....well not about the future thing ...I like this one too. __________________ grand return?........ Last edited by Valier; 09-26-2006 at 01:44 PM.

09-26-2006, 02:20 PM	#217
Macalaure Fading Fëanorion Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: into the flood again Posts: 2,947	What about 'Frisky Feline'? Though this may not sound sufficiently dead, it would suit my image of you. Anyway, just don't take 'Fading'! I know somebody who is planning to combine it with 'Fëanorion' should he ever be awarded a personal title.

09-27-2006, 05:33 PM	#223
Valier Twisted Taleswapper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: somewhere between sanity and insanity Posts: 1,737	Now, Now boys...No fighting! Laughs hysterically __________________ grand return?........

09-28-2006, 12:12 AM	#224
Brinniel Reflection of Darkness Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Polishing the stars. Well, somebody has to do it; they're looking a little bit dull. Posts: 3,027	Other suggestions: Fearless Feline Forgotten Feline Frazzled Feline Just some thoughts..... __________________ Nolite te bastardes carborundorum

09-28-2006, 04:53 AM	#225
Gothmog Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Where I lay my head is home Posts: 443	Not that I think that I will be rewarded with a personal title within years (considering my post frequency and quality), but I'm a bit curious. Is there an actual limit in post number that you have to pass? And when have you that's been rewarded gotten your title? What's the "record", both in time on The Downs and in posts, for someone to get a title? I really envy you all! And Valier, just some thoughts... How about: Fallen Feline (dark and foreboding, like it should be on the downs ) Furry Feline (a bit cuter, as are the next) Friendly Feline Frantic Feline Former Feline (again, a connection to our undead society) Feared Feline Forsaken Feline The possibilities are endless! If I ever get one, I'd like to connect my title to something balrog-ish. Something about shadow or flame maybe... How about Shadowed Silhouette? Or maybe Soaring Shadow, because they can soar, can't they? What do you think? (NOT if they can soar or not, but tips for a title...) __________________ Three switched witches watch three Swatch watch switches. Which switched witch watch which Swatch watch switch? He who breaks a thing to find out what it is has left the path of wisdom ~Lurker...

09-28-2006, 06:09 AM	#227
JennyHallu The Pearl, The Lily Maid Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my luxury Barrow, snuggled up in a pile of satin pillows, eating fresh fruit. Posts: 1,686	I think it that context it might be spelled "Frolicking". I'd check. And Gothmog: 500 posts minimum, and then titles are awarded at the discretion of the admins and mods...you'll get a PM. As for records... Well for time on the 'Downs I've got to be up there, but I've also heard mormegil was quite a contender. As for posts, I have no idea. There are details in a sticky on the subject somewhere. __________________ <=== Lookee, lookee, lots of IM handles!

09-28-2006, 08:38 AM	#230
Gil-Galad Psyche of Prince Immortal Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Above a Parapet Obvious exits are: North, South, and Dennis Posts: 5,054	there are always exceptions, but look at their joining dates too also, Son Of Numenor gained a title becaue, as far as i know, is looking after another site for the Barrow-wight. __________________ Love doesn't blow up and get killed.

09-28-2006, 10:32 PM	#233
Gil-Galad Psyche of Prince Immortal Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Above a Parapet Obvious exits are: North, South, and Dennis Posts: 5,054	There is more names to use then Feline... which i can not think of right now __________________ Love doesn't blow up and get killed.

10-10-2006, 01:08 PM	#235
Volo Silver in My Silent Heart Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the great beauty Posts: 1,691	I see Nogrod got himself one. Hmm... Nice! Would it be related to etarnal allmighty love? __________________ Fenris Wolf The EVEN NEWER Barrow-Downs Photo Page

10-10-2006, 02:30 PM	#236
Brinniel Reflection of Darkness Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Polishing the stars. Well, somebody has to do it; they're looking a little bit dull. Posts: 3,027	Thanks for mentioning that, Volo. I hadn't even noticed until now. Congratulations on the title, Nogrod! __________________ Nolite te bastardes carborundorum

10-11-2006, 11:19 AM	#238
Valier Twisted Taleswapper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: somewhere between sanity and insanity Posts: 1,737	Very nice Nogrod! Very nice indeed!! __________________ grand return?........

10-17-2006, 04:42 AM	#239
Elonve Wight Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Where the stars go blue. Posts: 153	M ine would have to be Her Royal Highness! ________ SC2 REPLAYS NET Last edited by Elonve; 04-09-2011 at 06:20 PM.

10-17-2006, 04:44 AM	#240
Elonve Wight Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Where the stars go blue. Posts: 153	Mine would have to be Her Royal Highness! ________ Tube 8 Last edited by Elonve; 04-09-2011 at 06:20 PM.