Where is everyone from?? - Page 19 - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Rikae · 11-13-2006, 07:26 AM

I'm sure I'm not the only one who tends to superimpose Middle Earth on his/her surroundings...

NYC = Mordor + Gondor.

Some very Barrow-Downs like structures can be found in a park in Buffalo, except instead of wights, they contain garbage.

Ithaca, I think, makes a nice Rivendell, and the general central finger lakes region is the Shire. The Misty Mountains & Fangorn would both be Adirondack-ish...
and the Gray Havens were temporarily located in Rochester (while the fast ferry lasted) - which, I suppose, makes Canada the Undying Lands.

EDIT - Why, oh why, do I always have to be the first to post on a new page? It's a curse, I tell you!

Amanaduial the archer · 11-20-2006, 01:12 PM

I've added Cuthalion, Maika - underneath your name, of course

Also added Naria who PMed me today, in O Canada, O Canada...

Rune Son of Bjarne · 11-20-2006, 01:19 PM

Telchar is Danish too. . .

With so few Danish members we need to count everybody.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 11-20-2006, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Rikae

Ithaca, I think, makes a nice Rivendell, and the general central finger lakes region is the Shire.

Ooh, how did I miss this? It's so true.

I usually sneer a little at t-shirts with overplayed logos, but I'll never get sick of 'Ithaca is Gorges,' nor will I become bored with places like Buttermilk Falls and that fantastic bridge over the gorge alongside the Cornell art museum. *melt*

Ithaca is one of the few places in Upstate that I actively like. Watkins Glen is similar in geographical spirit. I absolutely love driving along and seeing unexpected tall waterfalls coming over the edge of cliff faces. Pretty, pretty.

Rikae · 11-20-2006, 03:21 PM

My official location, minus fantasy:

Rikae, New York, USA

Amanaduial the archer · 11-21-2006, 02:27 PM

There: minus fantasy, you're added, Rikae

Elmo · 01-28-2007, 01:29 PM

Aberdeen, Scotchland

The Might · 01-28-2007, 02:11 PM

Neuenrade, Germany

nice town Aberdeen he who arises in might...I've only been there once, but I liked it

Elmo · 01-28-2007, 02:12 PM

...apart from it being grey and cold I suppose, I've always wanted to visit Germany good beer there i suppose?

The Might · 01-28-2007, 02:16 PM

yes, there is...
I live in the north-west so we have a pretty well developed wine culture here as well, but further south you've got much much more beer
Guess Scotland isn't so bad either. I remember visiting Glenfiddich, that was nice

Legate of Amon Lanc · 01-28-2007, 02:32 PM

Well, if you like good beer, I'd direct you right to my homeland, which is Czech republic, city Prague... it's not much far from Germany, you can visit both countries at once, if you happen to go our direction

Elmo · 01-28-2007, 02:34 PM

I'll try and do that one day, Cheers!

The Might · 01-28-2007, 02:40 PM

You live in Prague?
I love that city!
I was there twice or so, it's awesome, really medieval, but a lot of cool modern stuff
*dreams about going to Prague again*

Legate of Amon Lanc · 01-28-2007, 03:36 PM

Yes, I consider Prague a nice city (even though I live here all my life

) Okay, it starts to be a little off-topic, since we were meant just to introduce ourselves here... so, just... if any of you really were longing to see Prague... (*searches for a thread where the Downers plan their meetings, and prepares for PMing*)

Elmo · 01-28-2007, 05:08 PM

I am intrdoucing myself, I like beer, I want to go to Germany and Prague to drink beer, so now you know

shieldmaiden4xsword · 01-28-2007, 05:37 PM

ok. I'm from USA, from Rhode Island.

Texadan · 02-06-2007, 09:38 PM

City of Lufkin in east Texas, USA.

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 08-13-2007, 09:31 PM

I live in Hobbiton, East Farthing, The Shire, Middle Earth! !YAY!. . .
Sadly That is not me, I actually live in Anchorage Alaska, USA... I LOVE ALASKA (and oh yeah-NO WE DO NOT LIVE IN IGLOOS, THANK YOU VERY MUCH)

Salacia Deloresista · 08-14-2007, 09:14 AM

Pennsylvania, US, but I lived in Germany for a while and never wanted to leave...except for the weather >.< I hated the weather.

Rikae · 08-14-2007, 09:44 AM

Ah! Do you speak German? *points to German group thread*

08-28-2007, 02:33 PM

I from Ukraine from the city of Odessa.

satansaloser2005 · 02-16-2008, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Feanor of the Peredhil

For you city folks, you have no idea how exciting corn-field cop stops actually are.

They're even better when you haven't actually done anything wrong and the cop sees you and says "Hey how's the folks? Yer dad know yer out tonight?" because the cop grew up with your parents.

Holy crap, Fea, did you grow up with me?!

Yeah, my town's so unbelievably small, it's ridiculous. Then again, it's Nebraska, so it's to be expected. And before someone asks me:

A: Yes, you FoaT, we have electricity.
B: No, I've never been cowtipping, nor do I think it would be fun.
C: Yes, I went to a "real" school.
D: Oh, and yes, we have running water. Well, most of the time, but that's only at college and only because they're too lazy to fix anything.

HerenIstarion · 02-16-2008, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by satansaloser2005

B: No, I've never been cowtipping, nor do I think it would be fun.

I have question E for you. It stands as: what in the name of Odin is cowtipping?

I'm not making fun of you, honest, so pardon my ignorance if it's something very obvious

Rikae · 02-16-2008, 11:35 AM

I believe it involves overturning somnolent cattle for amusement.

HerenIstarion · 02-16-2008, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Rikae

I believe it involves overturning somnolent cattle for amusement.

That would require a lot of physical force I imagine, and would strain one's back for sure too. I guess I'd settle for some quiter hobbitish type of sports (throwing things, like) if ever in the country

Finduilas · 02-16-2008, 12:10 PM

Cowtipping is awesome!

.... Well, I've never really done it, as it sounds stupid, and I don't think my neighbors would like it, and I don't have any cows at present, so.... no cowtipping for me! It also is probably rather dangerous...

But yes, we have had people ask us if we've been cowtipping.

And I live precisely where my location says I live, so I see no reason to further explain.

Ibrîniðilpathânezel · 02-16-2008, 01:38 PM

Muskego, Wisconsin.

Plenty of cows around here, but it's been ages since anyone tried cowtipping in this area. That's more of a "rural college town with bored fraternity members" kind of thing.

Groin Redbeard · 02-16-2008, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Finduilas

Cowtipping is awesome!

My brother and I actually caught some kids tippin' our cattle last night on our ranch. You weren't by any chance one of the kids we caught were you?

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Originally Posted by Ibrîniðilpathânezel

Muskego, Wisconsin.

I actually have an uncle who lives up there! I always pictured with a name like yours that you lived in the Ukraine.

Ibrîniðilpathânezel · 02-16-2008, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Groin Redbeard

I actually have an uncle who lives up there! I always pictured with a name like yours that you lived in the Ukraine.

Well, that's not terribly far off. My family is largely of Polish/Russian/Ukrainian heritage. My screen name here looks a lot like some of my relatives' surnames. When people ask things like, "what's your mother's maiden name?" you say it and start spelling before they even ask. And they still look at you like you just sprouted mushrooms in your nostrils.

satansaloser2005 · 02-16-2008, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rikae

I believe it involves overturning somnolent cattle for amusement.

Prexactly. And I'm sure if you tried it, you would probably understand how bored (or drunk, as Ibrin suggested hehe) you would have to be to gain amusement from that.

I'm actually from a small college town with bored fraternity boys. Fortunately, they don't go to my even smaller hometown to amuse themselves. That could be quite interesting.

Sidenote. Phantom, I didn't know you were from Omaha? Fascinating. I went up to Papillion a few months ago for a concert, and my step-brother goes to college up there, but that's not worth more than a mention. Are you too cursing the weather, or are you far enough from the Lincon/Crete area that you've escaped the nastiness?

Finduilas · 02-16-2008, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Groin Redbeard

My brother and I actually caught some kids tippin' our cattle last night on our ranch. You weren't by any chance one of the kids we caught were you?

You actually caught someone cowtipping?

It wasn't me, I would be more secretive and carefull.

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 02-16-2008, 05:50 PM

Michty, er, The Might. You've been to Aberdeen? And Glenfiddich? My mother worked there when she was a teenager! You probably walked past me in the street once, not noticing me because you were too busy staring in awe at the majestic city.

The Might · 02-17-2008, 05:44 AM

Could be...
But why on the streets?

Nerwen · 02-17-2008, 06:22 AM

Where else would you have seen him, Might?

–I am from Victoria, Australia.

Elmo · 02-17-2008, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eomer of the Rohirrim

Michty, er, The Might. You've been to Aberdeen? And Glenfiddich? My mother worked there when she was a teenager! You probably walked past me in the street once, not noticing me because you were too busy staring in awe at the majestic city.

Or overcome by the freezing temperature

Edit: Love the signature Nerwen

Groin Redbeard · 02-17-2008, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finduilas

You actually caught someone cowtipping?

It wasn't me, I would be more secretive and carefull.

Yep, two nights ago on our ranch. We saw some of the neighbors kids were doing it while my brother and I were making the night rounds.

-I'm from Boerne Texas, and proud of it!

Gwathagor · 03-27-2008, 08:29 PM

Gwathagor is from Newberg, Oregon. He frequently revels in the fact that his state is better than all others and laughs at people who disagree because they are invariably the people who have never been to Oregon for any serious length of time.

Gwathagor · 03-27-2008, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Texadan

City of Lufkin in east Texas, USA.

Lufkin? I know a guy who lives in Lufkin...last name of McKinley...I don't suppose you know him.

Folwren · 03-27-2008, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Gwathagor

Gwathagor is from Newberg, Oregon. He frequently revels in the fact that his state is better than all others and laughs at people who disagree because they are invariably the people who have never been to Oregon for any serious length of time.

Woah...dude...you're really, super claiming a lot. I personally vouch that my own state is the best. And if I didn't live here, I'd live in Kentucky. Why on earth do you claim that Oregon is the best state?

piosenniel · 03-27-2008, 08:58 PM

Oregon is the best state.....

I live there.

~*~ Pio

11-13-2006, 07:26 AM	#721
Rikae Mellifluous Maia Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A glade open to the stars, deep in Nan Elmoth Posts: 3,533	I live in Middle Earth I'm sure I'm not the only one who tends to superimpose Middle Earth on his/her surroundings... NYC = Mordor + Gondor. Some very Barrow-Downs like structures can be found in a park in Buffalo, except instead of wights, they contain garbage. Ithaca, I think, makes a nice Rivendell, and the general central finger lakes region is the Shire. The Misty Mountains & Fangorn would both be Adirondack-ish... and the Gray Havens were temporarily located in Rochester (while the fast ferry lasted) - which, I suppose, makes Canada the Undying Lands. EDIT - Why, oh why, do I always have to be the first to post on a new page? It's a curse, I tell you! Last edited by Rikae; 11-13-2006 at 07:33 AM.

11-20-2006, 01:12 PM	#722
Amanaduial the archer Shadow of Starlight Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: dancing among the ledgerlines... Posts: 2,397	I've added Cuthalion, Maika - underneath your name, of course Also added Naria who PMed me today, in O Canada, O Canada... __________________ I am what I was, a harmless little devil

11-21-2006, 02:27 PM	#726
Amanaduial the archer Shadow of Starlight Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: dancing among the ledgerlines... Posts: 2,397	There: minus fantasy, you're added, Rikae __________________ I am what I was, a harmless little devil

01-28-2007, 01:29 PM	#727
Elmo Pittodrie Poltergeist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: trying to find that warm and winding lane again Posts: 659	Aberdeen, Scotchland __________________ As Beren looked into her eyes within the shadows of her hair, The trembling starlight of the skies he saw there mirrored shimmering.

01-28-2007, 02:11 PM	#728
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,287	Neuenrade, Germany nice town Aberdeen he who arises in might...I've only been there once, but I liked it __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown

11-20-2006, 03:21 PM	#725
Rikae Mellifluous Maia Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A glade open to the stars, deep in Nan Elmoth Posts: 3,533	My official location, minus fantasy: Rikae, New York, USA

01-28-2007, 02:12 PM	#729
Elmo Pittodrie Poltergeist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: trying to find that warm and winding lane again Posts: 659	...apart from it being grey and cold I suppose, I've always wanted to visit Germany good beer there i suppose? __________________ As Beren looked into her eyes within the shadows of her hair, The trembling starlight of the skies he saw there mirrored shimmering.

01-28-2007, 02:16 PM	#730
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,287	yes, there is... I live in the north-west so we have a pretty well developed wine culture here as well, but further south you've got much much more beer Guess Scotland isn't so bad either. I remember visiting Glenfiddich, that was nice __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown

01-28-2007, 02:32 PM	#731
Legate of Amon Lanc A Voice That Gainsayeth Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In that far land beyond the Sea Posts: 7,606	Well, if you like good beer, I'd direct you right to my homeland, which is Czech republic, city Prague... it's not much far from Germany, you can visit both countries at once, if you happen to go our direction __________________ "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

01-28-2007, 02:34 PM	#732
Elmo Pittodrie Poltergeist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: trying to find that warm and winding lane again Posts: 659	I'll try and do that one day, Cheers! __________________ As Beren looked into her eyes within the shadows of her hair, The trembling starlight of the skies he saw there mirrored shimmering.

01-28-2007, 02:40 PM	#733
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,287	You live in Prague? I love that city! I was there twice or so, it's awesome, really medieval, but a lot of cool modern stuff dreams about going to Prague again __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown

01-28-2007, 03:36 PM	#734
Legate of Amon Lanc A Voice That Gainsayeth Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In that far land beyond the Sea Posts: 7,606	Yes, I consider Prague a nice city (even though I live here all my life ) Okay, it starts to be a little off-topic, since we were meant just to introduce ourselves here... so, just... if any of you really were longing to see Prague... (searches for a thread where the Downers plan their meetings, and prepares for PMing) __________________ "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

01-28-2007, 05:08 PM	#735
Elmo Pittodrie Poltergeist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: trying to find that warm and winding lane again Posts: 659	I am intrdoucing myself, I like beer, I want to go to Germany and Prague to drink beer, so now you know __________________ As Beren looked into her eyes within the shadows of her hair, The trembling starlight of the skies he saw there mirrored shimmering.

01-28-2007, 05:37 PM	#736
shieldmaiden4xsword Wight Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: where people stick out their tongues at their youth pastor.... Posts: 220	ok. I'm from USA, from Rhode Island. __________________ Sometimes the peril is not in what is around us, what enemies or trials that may come, but what is in our own hearts.

02-06-2007, 09:38 PM	#737
Texadan Animated Skeleton Join Date: May 2006 Location: East Texas Posts: 38	City of Lufkin in east Texas, USA.

08-13-2007, 09:31 PM	#738
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,346	I live in Hobbiton, East Farthing, The Shire, Middle Earth! !YAY!. . . Sadly That is not me, I actually live in Anchorage Alaska, USA... I LOVE ALASKA (and oh yeah-NO WE DO NOT LIVE IN IGLOOS, THANK YOU VERY MUCH) __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead. Last edited by TheGreatElvenWarrior; 08-15-2007 at 03:31 AM.

08-14-2007, 09:14 AM	#739
Salacia Deloresista Pile O'Bones Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: in a state of confusion Posts: 22	Pennsylvania, US, but I lived in Germany for a while and never wanted to leave...except for the weather >.< I hated the weather. __________________ Some may carve through wood and stone to find a thing of beauty, while some may chase their cause around the world for love or duty

08-14-2007, 09:44 AM	#740
Rikae Mellifluous Maia Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A glade open to the stars, deep in Nan Elmoth Posts: 3,533	Ah! Do you speak German? points to German group thread

08-28-2007, 02:33 PM	#741
USSR Guest Posts: n/a	I from Ukraine from the city of Odessa. Last edited by Estelyn Telcontar; 08-28-2007 at 03:21 PM. Reason: Sorry, but political statements and obscenities are not acceptable in any language here!

02-16-2008, 11:35 AM	#744
Rikae Mellifluous Maia Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A glade open to the stars, deep in Nan Elmoth Posts: 3,533	I believe it involves overturning somnolent cattle for amusement.

02-16-2008, 12:10 PM	#746
Finduilas Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Home. Where rolling green hills and clear rivers are practically my backyard. Posts: 612	Cowtipping is awesome! .... Well, I've never really done it, as it sounds stupid, and I don't think my neighbors would like it, and I don't have any cows at present, so.... no cowtipping for me! It also is probably rather dangerous... But yes, we have had people ask us if we've been cowtipping. And I live precisely where my location says I live, so I see no reason to further explain. __________________ One (1) book of rules and traffic regulations, which may not be bent or broken. ~ The Phantom Tollbooth

02-16-2008, 01:38 PM	#747
Ibrîniðilpathânezel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Back on the Helcaraxe Posts: 743	Muskego, Wisconsin. Plenty of cows around here, but it's been ages since anyone tried cowtipping in this area. That's more of a "rural college town with bored fraternity members" kind of thing. __________________ Call me Ibrin (or Ibri) :) Originality is the one thing that unoriginal minds cannot feel the use of. — John Stewart Mill

02-16-2008, 05:50 PM	#752
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,992	Michty, er, The Might. You've been to Aberdeen? And Glenfiddich? My mother worked there when she was a teenager! You probably walked past me in the street once, not noticing me because you were too busy staring in awe at the majestic city. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

02-17-2008, 05:44 AM	#753
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,287	Could be... But why on the streets? __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown

02-17-2008, 06:22 AM	#754
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,701	Where else would you have seen him, Might? –I am from Victoria, Australia. __________________ "Even Nerwen wasn't evil in the beginning." –Elmo.

03-27-2008, 08:29 PM	#757
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,613	Gwathagor is from Newberg, Oregon. He frequently revels in the fact that his state is better than all others and laughs at people who disagree because they are invariably the people who have never been to Oregon for any serious length of time. __________________ Stories and songs.

03-27-2008, 08:58 PM	#760
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,816	Oregon is the best state..... I live there. ~*~ Pio __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.