What do you "assign" to the Shire? - Page 46 - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Inziladun · 03-26-2016, 10:33 AM

Timely blessings that remind me that I worry too much.

Rune Son of Bjarne · 03-28-2016, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Inziladun

Timely blessings that remind me that I worry too much.

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.

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 04-08-2016, 08:00 PM

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

Galadriel55 · 04-11-2016, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatElvenWarrior

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

I second that with a great second!

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!

Pitchwife · 04-12-2016, 12:49 PM

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.

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 04-13-2016, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Pitchwife

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.

Lauri and I went to the Doctor Who Experience in 2010 when we visited Cardiff and it was so awesome. We both squealed when we saw the familiar park area outside of the building out of excitement and my mother got so startled that she almost crashed the car. Yeah, don't be like us when you go.

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.

Galadriel55 · 04-14-2016, 09:37 PM

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As an addendum, I also assign my garden because I love it and weeding gives me peace. I feel like Sam Gamgee would approve.

I'm positive he would.

I assign the first sunburn of the year.

Mithalwen · 04-29-2016, 03:01 PM

Feeling better in mind and body (not yet right mind you but better).

Aganzir · 09-16-2016, 02:17 PM

Coming back here after a year's absence and finding the forum still alive and well. ♥

Galadriel55 · 09-16-2016, 08:57 PM

Seeing two such fantastic things above this post, so appropriately assigned.

Happy to hear you're better, Mith, and welcome back, Agan!

Mithalwen · 09-20-2016, 11:09 AM

Thank you

Kuruharan · 09-21-2016, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Aganzir

Coming back here after a year's absence and finding the forum still alive and well. ♥

Yay, Agan's back!

We missed you.

Aganzir · 09-21-2016, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Kuruharan

Yay, Agan's back!

We missed you.

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.

Kuruharan · 09-21-2016, 01:24 PM

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While I was gone, though, I've been spreading the love of dwarves by doing several beard workshops, both with friends and Oxonmoot participants.

Good job!

Spread the good beard!

EDIT: Especially if your workshops are anything like the dream of phantom's...

Aganzir · 09-21-2016, 01:51 PM

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EDIT: Especially if your workshops are anything like the dream of phantom's...

*shifty eyes*

(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.)

Kuruharan · 09-22-2016, 08:48 AM

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And those dwarf heads would make gorgeous house decoration.

You Brute!

Pitchwife · 09-22-2016, 12:58 PM

I assign seeing Agan, Lommy and Legate back in black!

Thinlómien · 09-22-2016, 01:45 PM

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I assign seeing Agan, Lommy and Legate back in black!

Awww, I assign being back and seeing so many familiar fa... usernames?

And all the active new members too.

Aganzir · 09-22-2016, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Kuruharan

You Brute!

Not your head, dearest Kuru.

Kuruharan · 09-22-2016, 04:07 PM

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Not your head, dearest Kuru.

Well, that's a relief...but still!

Inziladun · 11-06-2016, 03:46 PM

To temper recent electoral anxieties, I'll assign this. It's useful to keep a sense of perspective.

Inziladun · 03-16-2017, 04:16 PM

Cooking fudge for the first time and having it actually turn out decent.

Galadriel55 · 03-22-2017, 12:09 PM

Having Jelly Babies for dinner. I blame this guy.

Mithalwen · 03-22-2017, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Inziladun

Cooking fudge for the first time and having it actually turn out decent.

I do make quite a good chocolate fudge (though a cheffy friend said it was really ganache) but the last time I did something involving boiling sugar the instructions were a bit iffy and the pan had to be cleaned with a chisel.

Galadriel55 · 05-04-2017, 02:51 PM

Nerdy things.

And May the Fourth be with you.

Inziladun · 04-18-2018, 04:50 PM

Having an unpleasant task unexpectedly canceled.

Galadriel55 · 11-29-2018, 07:24 PM

Windless days with -1C and gentle fluffy snow in the winter. Absolutely wonderful days, and perfectly canonical Shire weather.

03-26-2016, 10:33 AM	#1801
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 7,454	Timely blessings that remind me that I worry too much. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

04-08-2016, 08:00 PM	#1803
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,326	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 __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead. Please visit TeaGEW's! Tea party jewellery by yours truly! A real shop, where you can spend real money!

04-12-2016, 12:49 PM	#1805
Pitchwife Wight of the Old Forest Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Unattended on the railway station, in the litter at the dancehall Posts: 2,904	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. __________________ The 21st century is when everything changes, you've got to be ready.

04-29-2016, 03:01 PM	#1808
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,752	Feeling better in mind and body (not yet right mind you but better). __________________ I see dead people.

09-16-2016, 02:17 PM	#1809
Aganzir Woman of Secret Shadow Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in hollow halls beneath the fells Posts: 4,607	Coming back here after a year's absence and finding the forum still alive and well. ♥ __________________ He bit me, and I was not gentle.

09-16-2016, 08:57 PM	#1810
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 7,497	Seeing two such fantastic things above this post, so appropriately assigned. Happy to hear you're better, Mith, and welcome back, Agan! __________________ What do you get when you cross a joke with a rhetorical question?

09-20-2016, 11:09 AM	#1811
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,752	Thank you __________________ I see dead people.

09-22-2016, 12:58 PM	#1817
Pitchwife Wight of the Old Forest Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Unattended on the railway station, in the litter at the dancehall Posts: 2,904	I assign seeing Agan, Lommy and Legate back in black! __________________ The 21st century is when everything changes, you've got to be ready.

11-06-2016, 03:46 PM	#1821
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 7,454	To temper recent electoral anxieties, I'll assign this. It's useful to keep a sense of perspective. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

03-16-2017, 04:16 PM	#1822
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 7,454	Cooking fudge for the first time and having it actually turn out decent. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

03-22-2017, 12:09 PM	#1823
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 7,497	Having Jelly Babies for dinner. I blame this guy. __________________ What do you get when you cross a joke with a rhetorical question?

05-04-2017, 02:51 PM	#1825
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 7,497	Nerdy things. And May the Fourth be with you. __________________ What do you get when you cross a joke with a rhetorical question?

04-18-2018, 04:50 PM	#1826
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 7,454	Having an unpleasant task unexpectedly canceled. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

11-29-2018, 07:24 PM	#1827
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 7,497	Windless days with -1C and gentle fluffy snow in the winter. Absolutely wonderful days, and perfectly canonical Shire weather. __________________ What do you get when you cross a joke with a rhetorical question?

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