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I will have to second that.
I often have to remind my self not to worry so much, and when I succeed, it makes life so much more bearable.
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I was chatting with a coworker today about the difference between geeks and nerds and I mentioned my membership at this here bunch o barrows. He said, "The Barrow-downs?" and I took it as him not knowing about it. Turns out he has read the book and we discussed Tom Bombadil at length. It was fun and I'm so glad that we could chat. That, I will assign to the Shire any day
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I also add those times when you can just come up and chat with complete strangers because you share a common nerddom. Recently, I got acquainted with a guy who was wearing a Game of Thrones shirt and a couple girls who were discussing Doctor Who monsters. Sharing nerd (or geek) obsessions makes you instant friends, and makes it easier to strike up conversations. So I assign geeks to the Shire any day, and geeks who show it I assign twice! ![]()
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I'll third it with great third (and fourth it with great quart, if need be)! Bonding with random strangers over shared geekdom is cool, I've had such moments with students across the circulation desk at the library where I work. One sported a bag the shape and colour of the Tardis, and it turned out she had been to The Doctor Who Experience in Cardiff in her holidays. Imagine my envy!
I also third what Zil and Rune said upthread about worrying too much. I do that too far too often, but fortunately I'm unlearning the habit under the beneficial influence of my happy-go-lucky wife.
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On a less chat skwerly note, we also went to the Eagle and Child and when I eventually get my behind over to Oxenmoot, I will be assigning that to the Shire too. As an addendum, I also assign my garden because I love it and weeding gives me peace. I feel like Sam Gamgee would approve. ![]()
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Join Date: May 2004
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Feeling better in mind and body (not yet right mind you but better).
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Join Date: Oct 2006
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Coming back here after a year's absence and finding the forum still alive and well. ♥
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Seeing two such fantastic things above this post, so appropriately assigned.
Happy to hear you're better, Mith, and welcome back, Agan!
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Thank you
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Aww thank you, I missed you too!
While I was gone, though, I've been spreading the love of dwarves by doing several beard workshops, both with friends and Oxonmoot participants. ![]()
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Spread the good beard! ![]() EDIT: Especially if your workshops are anything like the dream of phantom's...
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(I'd completely forgotten about that dream though and burst out laughing halfway through it... it's hilarious! And those dwarf heads would make gorgeous house decoration.)
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You Brute!
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I assign seeing Agan, Lommy and Legate back in black!
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Awww, I assign being back and seeing so many familiar fa... usernames?
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Having Jelly Babies for dinner. I blame this guy.
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Nerdy things.
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