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Thinlómien · 02-16-2009, 05:24 PM

Wilwa!!!

So glad to see you back.

And a warm welcome to Feanor too.

zifnab · 02-17-2009, 12:06 PM

Been awhile since I'm here. Good to know that I have, yet, not been deleted. I think it's about time I brush up anew on the books. Glad to see that the site is up and looks productive. I wish you all well.

Mnemosyne · 02-18-2009, 07:04 PM

Long-time* lurker, 4th-time poster (for now).

I write fan fiction. It may or may not be good.

...that's all for now. Can't wait till I'm rotten!

*As in, I first visited the site in '01.

Eönwë · 02-19-2009, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Mnemosyne

Long-time* ...
*As in, I first visited the site in '01.

Now that is a great achievement.

Welcome to the 'Downs Mnemosyne!

(Mnemo, Nemo, Synie?)

Mnemosyne · 02-19-2009, 02:42 PM

I'm only at 6 posts and I already need a nickname? Yeesh!

And to be fair, the '01 visit(s) were only for the main site; I don't think I discovered the forum till '03 or so.

Yes, I have no life.

Formendacil · 02-19-2009, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mnemosyne

...that's all for now. Can't wait till I'm rotten!

*As in, I first visited the site in '01.

I don't think you need to worry about waiting to go rotten. From the sounds of it, you were dead on the inside a long time ago.

Welcome aboard.

Thinlómien · 02-20-2009, 09:09 AM

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Welcome to the 'Downs Mnemosyne!
(Mnemo, Nemo, Synie?)

Or Emo?

(Don't worry, guys, I'm not being nasty to a newbie - if she's been stalking the 'downs all the time I've been here she should know me well enough not to take my jokes as offenses or mocking but as friendly banter...

)

Anyway, warm welcome, Mnemosyne, and welcome back, zifnab.

Mnemosyne · 02-20-2009, 10:48 AM

Mnemo, nemo, emo, mo...

Shire names may reverse the custom, but in Jolly Old English -o usually denotes masculinity. I'd rather not have a gender-confusing name, kthx.

Thinlómien · 02-20-2009, 10:58 AM

What about Nemi as a nickname?

Legate of Amon Lanc · 02-20-2009, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mnemosyne

Shire names may reverse the custom, but in Jolly Old English -o usually denotes masculinity. I'd rather not have a gender-confusing name, kthx.

What about Syne, then? (Although in my mothertongue, that would be simply a vocative for "son".

) Or Mosey? (Though that sounds to me as having the same problem as above.) Or just MMS

(Hey! But that sounds good, doesn't it?)

Mnemosyne · 02-20-2009, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thinlómien

What about Nemi as a nickname?

Sad thing was, I'd actually thought of that... Though you could make it Mnemi or Mnemie or something like that and it'd still be pronounced the same, at least in English (no initial "mn" cluster like in Ancient Greek.

).

Syne also has appeal, though, because in Scots it means something along the lines of "past time" as in "Auld Lang Syne," which ties in nicely with the whole Memory thing. But to pronounce it in English it'd be equivalent to Sine, and there's something really weird about being named after a trigonometric function*.

On the other hand, if it were pronounced Elvish style with the rounded u and extra "e" syllable (as I tend to pronounce all members' names that aren't recognizably English) it sounds rather pretty.

Look, I'm sure one will stick to me soon enow.

*...I'd better get off this tangent...

Groin Redbeard · 02-20-2009, 12:53 PM

Welcome to the Downs Memi!

Gosh! why do screen names have to be so complicated?

Mnemosyne · 02-20-2009, 01:59 PM

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Gosh! why do screen names have to be so complicated?

1). Can't have already been taken.
2). Must be sufficiently distinguishable from everyone else's such that when it goes through the inevitable contortions of nicknamery no one's confused.
3). I have to like it.
4). Greek is cool.

Groin Redbeard · 02-20-2009, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mnemosyne

1). Can't have already been taken.
2). Must be sufficiently distinguishable from everyone else's such that when it goes through the inevitable contortions of nicknamery no one's confused.
3). I have to like it.
4). Greek is cool.

Point's taken, especially the last one!

Although, I think Latin is better.

Rikae · 02-20-2009, 02:01 PM

I vote for Nemi.

Welcome to the 'downs (or should you be the one welcoming me, since I've only been here a measly 2 1/2 years)?

Eönwë · 02-20-2009, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mnemosyne

I'm only at 6 posts and I already need a nickname? Yeesh!

Nonetheless, you still have been on the 'Downs more than probably half the people here, Nemi/Synie (you choose!).

Anyway, since I've only been here for barely a year, I suppose you know how these things work better than I do.

Rikae · 02-20-2009, 06:54 PM

From what I've seen, signing up for a WW game while sporting a name of more than 2 syllables generally entitles one to a nickname, which may or may not be related to one's username... Steve.

PrinceOfTheHalflings · 03-10-2009, 04:59 PM

Just thought I'd better say "hello". Have read LOTR countless times (more than 20) and am now trying it in Dutch (and I'm not Dutch, in case you're wondering). I'm also extremely fond of "Leaf By Niggle" and "Smith of Wootton Major", but I have read all of JRRT's books, of course.

I'm a musician, amongst other things.

Inziladun · 03-10-2009, 06:37 PM

Welcome, PrinceOfTheHalflings!
May your time here be illuminating and enjoyable.

Groin Redbeard · 03-10-2009, 08:25 PM

Welcome PrinceoftheHalflings! Is it alright if I call you Halfling Prince?

Anyhow, welcome to the Barrow Downs!

Legate of Amon Lanc · 03-11-2009, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Groin Redbeard

Welcome PrinceoftheHalflings! Is it alright if I call you Halfling Prince?

I can't see what good that brings, Groin. It's still about as long. I think sooner or later, some better nickname will come up, like PotH, or PoH, or even Winnie the PooH.

Anyway, once again welcome to the Downs, HP! (Harry Potter?!?) Enjoy your stay! (And Leaf by Niggle and the Smith are good, indeed

)

Nienna · 03-14-2009, 07:02 PM

... this being my first post and all... i don't really know what to say... *hi*... I am Fea's roomate... the one she keeps talking about but has yet to register... well here i am.

Inziladun · 03-14-2009, 08:58 PM

Well met, Nienna. Welcome to the Downs.

Mirandir · 03-14-2009, 11:32 PM

Yay Kelly! Er...Nienna. This is going to take some getting used to...

And just in case you missed the memo, Fea, Lari, Brinn, and I are all absolutely ecstatic you finally registered. And to think, you weren't going to tell us. Shame on you.

Nienna · 03-15-2009, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mirandir

And to think, you weren't going to tell us. Shame on you.

I was going to tell you... just not till i had a fabulous post for Sally's game and then you went on my computer and found out for yourself... FAIL.

Lariren Shadow · 03-15-2009, 07:28 AM

Yes, welcome Kelly! Cause you just told me to welcome you!

Rikae · 03-15-2009, 08:09 AM

Hi Fea's Nienna!

Enjoy your death!

Lariren Shadow · 03-15-2009, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rikae

Hi Fea's Nienna!

Enjoy your death!

Bad wolf!

Nerwen · 03-15-2009, 08:48 AM

Welcome, Nienna!

Aganzir · 03-15-2009, 10:51 AM

You know, it's kind of scary that one of my best friends we've been persuading to join has Nienna as her online name, too...

Anyway welcome.

So how many of you are in the same place now? Five? Huh, you equal us Finns.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 03-15-2009, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aganzir

So how many of you are in the same place now? Five? Huh, you equal us Finns.

That was the plan all along, you know.

Right now we have me, Nienna, Lari, and Mira all together, and Rikae (and Mac) are definitely within visiting distance.

Thinlómien · 03-15-2009, 11:51 AM

Welcome, Nienna.

(Although Fea gets closer and closer to break my 'downer-converting record, which is scary.

)

Gil-Galad · 03-15-2009, 12:37 PM

i must be hitting a record for coming and leaving...

Thinlómien · 03-15-2009, 12:42 PM

But who cares if you always come back.

Brinniel · 03-16-2009, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aganzir

So how many of you are in the same place now? Five? Huh, you equal us Finns.

Indeed, which is why you Finns should now come visit us.

Anyway, welcome Nienna (yes I'm slow at posting this; don't judge me!). Like I said, everyone eventually succumbs to the Downs...especially when they live with a BDer.

PrinceOfTheHalflings · 03-19-2009, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Legate of Amon Lanc

I can't see what good that brings, Groin. It's still about as long. I think sooner or later, some better nickname will come up, like PotH, or PoH, or even Winnie the PooH.

Anyway, once again welcome to the Downs, HP! (Harry Potter?!?) Enjoy your stay! (And Leaf by Niggle and the Smith are good, indeed

)

Thanks for the welcome, everyone!

Yes, I was called PotH once ... somewhere else. In my youth in the West that is forgotten, perhaps.

Kent2010 · 03-21-2009, 08:02 PM

Hi, name is Mike. I'm a junior at KSU and INSS major, thats just short for social studies education. I watched the movies first, loved em, decided to read the books, loved those too. This is the first forum I've joined .I guess that means I'm a newbie

alatar · 03-21-2009, 08:08 PM

Welcome to the Downs, Kent2010! Hope that you enjoy your stay.

Kent2010 · 03-22-2009, 05:59 PM

Thanks alatar it looks like there's something for everyone here!

Bandobras Tunnelly · 03-28-2009, 05:48 AM

Things seem to have been very quiet around here the past few days. However that is neither here nor there. Allow me to introduce myself. I am the bright young lad they call Bandobras Tunnelly, far traveler and new wonderer in these parts. Though I've felt joined to this place by proxy for quite some time as my bride, the fare Alaklondewen has told many a good tale with some cracking good tale tellers. My wind is long this morning as most everyone's is after a long night spent awake. But there will be rest if no where else but the end of days; though I expect that I'll be seeing you well before then.

02-16-2009, 05:24 PM	#3241
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,385	Wilwa!!! So glad to see you back. And a warm welcome to Feanor too. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

02-17-2009, 12:06 PM	#3242
zifnab Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: omni-presence Posts: 331	Wow... Been awhile since I'm here. Good to know that I have, yet, not been deleted. I think it's about time I brush up anew on the books. Glad to see that the site is up and looks productive. I wish you all well. __________________ Facebook.

02-18-2009, 07:04 PM	#3243
Mnemosyne Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Between the past and the future Posts: 1,166	Long-time* lurker, 4th-time poster (for now). I write fan fiction. It may or may not be good. ...that's all for now. Can't wait till I'm rotten! *As in, I first visited the site in '01. __________________ Got corsets?

02-19-2009, 02:42 PM	#3245
Mnemosyne Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Between the past and the future Posts: 1,166	I'm only at 6 posts and I already need a nickname? Yeesh! And to be fair, the '01 visit(s) were only for the main site; I don't think I discovered the forum till '03 or so. Yes, I have no life. __________________ Got corsets?

02-20-2009, 10:48 AM	#3248
Mnemosyne Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Between the past and the future Posts: 1,166	Mnemo, nemo, emo, mo... Shire names may reverse the custom, but in Jolly Old English -o usually denotes masculinity. I'd rather not have a gender-confusing name, kthx. __________________ Got corsets?

02-20-2009, 10:58 AM	#3249
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,385	What about Nemi as a nickname? __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

02-20-2009, 12:53 PM	#3252
Groin Redbeard Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Facing the world's troubles with Christ's hope! Posts: 1,735	Welcome to the Downs Memi! Gosh! why do screen names have to be so complicated? __________________ 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

02-20-2009, 02:01 PM	#3255
Rikae Mellifluous Maia Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A glade open to the stars, deep in Nan Elmoth Posts: 3,533	I vote for Nemi. Welcome to the 'downs (or should you be the one welcoming me, since I've only been here a measly 2 1/2 years)?

02-20-2009, 06:54 PM	#3257
Rikae Mellifluous Maia Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A glade open to the stars, deep in Nan Elmoth Posts: 3,533	From what I've seen, signing up for a WW game while sporting a name of more than 2 syllables generally entitles one to a nickname, which may or may not be related to one's username... Steve.

03-10-2009, 04:59 PM	#3258
PrinceOfTheHalflings Wight Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 120	Just thought I'd better say "hello". Have read LOTR countless times (more than 20) and am now trying it in Dutch (and I'm not Dutch, in case you're wondering). I'm also extremely fond of "Leaf By Niggle" and "Smith of Wootton Major", but I have read all of JRRT's books, of course. I'm a musician, amongst other things.

03-10-2009, 06:37 PM	#3259
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,058	Welcome, PrinceOfTheHalflings! May your time here be illuminating and enjoyable. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

03-10-2009, 08:25 PM	#3260
Groin Redbeard Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Facing the world's troubles with Christ's hope! Posts: 1,735	Welcome PrinceoftheHalflings! Is it alright if I call you Halfling Prince? Anyhow, welcome to the Barrow Downs! __________________ 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

03-14-2009, 07:02 PM	#3262
Nienna Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: School Posts: 643	... this being my first post and all... i don't really know what to say... hi... I am Fea's roomate... the one she keeps talking about but has yet to register... well here i am.

03-14-2009, 08:58 PM	#3263
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,058	Well met, Nienna. Welcome to the Downs. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

03-14-2009, 11:32 PM	#3264
Mirandir Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CT/NY Posts: 681	Yay Kelly! Er...Nienna. This is going to take some getting used to... And just in case you missed the memo, Fea, Lari, Brinn, and I are all absolutely ecstatic you finally registered. And to think, you weren't going to tell us. Shame on you. __________________ Rise and rise again until lambs become lions.

03-15-2009, 07:28 AM	#3266
Lariren Shadow Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Where the day meets the night Posts: 607	Yes, welcome Kelly! Cause you just told me to welcome you! __________________ Choose treachery, its more fun!

03-15-2009, 08:09 AM	#3267
Rikae Mellifluous Maia Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A glade open to the stars, deep in Nan Elmoth Posts: 3,533	Hi Fea's Nienna! Enjoy your death!

03-15-2009, 08:48 AM	#3269
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,701	Welcome, Nienna! __________________ "Even Nerwen wasn't evil in the beginning." –Elmo.

03-15-2009, 10:51 AM	#3270
Aganzir Woman of Secret Shadow Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in hollow halls beneath the fells Posts: 4,607	You know, it's kind of scary that one of my best friends we've been persuading to join has Nienna as her online name, too... Anyway welcome. So how many of you are in the same place now? Five? Huh, you equal us Finns. __________________ He bit me, and I was not gentle.

03-15-2009, 11:51 AM	#3272
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,385	Welcome, Nienna. (Although Fea gets closer and closer to break my 'downer-converting record, which is scary. ) __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

03-15-2009, 12:37 PM	#3273
Gil-Galad Psyche of Prince Immortal Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Above a Parapet Obvious exits are: North, South, and Dennis Posts: 5,054	i must be hitting a record for coming and leaving... __________________ Love doesn't blow up and get killed.

03-15-2009, 12:42 PM	#3274
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,385	Nice to see you, Gil But who cares if you always come back. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

03-21-2009, 08:02 PM	#3277
Kent2010 Wight Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 240	Hi, name is Mike. I'm a junior at KSU and INSS major, thats just short for social studies education. I watched the movies first, loved em, decided to read the books, loved those too. This is the first forum I've joined .I guess that means I'm a newbie

03-21-2009, 08:08 PM	#3278
alatar Doubting Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Heaven's basement Posts: 2,499	Welcome to the Downs, Kent2010! Hope that you enjoy your stay. __________________ There is naught that you can do, other than to resist, with hope or without it.

03-22-2009, 05:59 PM	#3279
Kent2010 Wight Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 240	Thanks alatar it looks like there's something for everyone here!

03-28-2009, 05:48 AM	#3280
Bandobras Tunnelly Newly Deceased Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 4	Things seem to have been very quiet around here the past few days. However that is neither here nor there. Allow me to introduce myself. I am the bright young lad they call Bandobras Tunnelly, far traveler and new wonderer in these parts. Though I've felt joined to this place by proxy for quite some time as my bride, the fare Alaklondewen has told many a good tale with some cracking good tale tellers. My wind is long this morning as most everyone's is after a long night spent awake. But there will be rest if no where else but the end of days; though I expect that I'll be seeing you well before then.