Texas Barrowdowners' Meeting - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Galadel Vinorel · 02-26-2004, 04:22 PM

I, and other Barrowdowners as well, have noticed that even though there are many Texans here there is no specific topic devoted to them, so I have decided to create one, which I do hope that the moderators will not mind me doing. Here is where we can discuss past Texan meetings or future ones. Also, please tell us where in Texas you live and if you would be able to meet somewhere. Also, if oyu are visiting Texas within teh next year or so, yet do not live there, please post when and where you will be visiting.

On a personal note I would like to tell you a bit a about myself, and why I am creating this thread. I was born in the beautiful and exciting city of San Antonio, Texas, and lived there for nine years. I then moved with my family to Kentucky. I miss my home state greatly, and I have returned there 3 or 4 times since we moved, though not as often as I would like to. This December, though, I shall be visiting some relatives in San Antonio. I would gretly love to meet some other Barrowdowners that live there, during this period of time, if anyone is interested.

I hope to speak with many of you Texans here in the future, and to discuss past and future gatherings.

For now, namarie, my friends.

Nuranar · 02-26-2004, 05:11 PM

Yay! I've been hoping for a specifically Texas Barrow-downers thread.

About me: I was born in Arlington and have lived there all my life. For those who don't know, Arlington is right in between Fort Worth and Dallas. And no, Arlington is nobody's suburb! (Pet peeve.

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I am currently living 8 months of the year in College Station, however, while attending Texas A&M University. And most importantly, I'm the proudest member of the Fightin' Texas Aggie Class of 2005! A-A-A-WHOOP!

Although I don't have a car, I manage to get around pretty decently. After three years of this (Class of 2005 means I'm a junior) I've become proficient at mooching rides. Galadel, I was in San Antonio the weekend of Valentine's Day! My roommate lives there. At this point I can't count on getting there during December, since I'll already be home. Plus my roommate is graduating in May and probably going to grad school in California. But I know other people who live there, as well as many in Houston.

I'm looking forward to meeting you fellow Barrow-downers here in Texas! And that goes even if you're from UT.

Finwe · 02-28-2004, 05:11 PM

How about meeting up at the Renaissance Festival sometime in October? It's going to be around Houston, and my English class is taking a field trip up there, I don't know exactly when.

Nuranar · 03-24-2004, 11:53 AM

Galadel, add ElanorGamgee to the list. She's not online much, but I'm pretty sure she'd be interested in a meeting. I can keep her posted.

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Originally Posted by Finwe

How about meeting up at the Renaissance Festival sometime in October? It's going to be around Houston, and my English class is taking a field trip up there, I don't know exactly when.

Do you have exact dates? I'll be living in College Station in October, so that'd be a distinct possibility for me, provided I can find a ride (or miraculously come up with a car this summer).

Finwe · 03-24-2004, 01:31 PM

Umm... I don't know the exact dates right now, but I could probably get them to you perhaps in August or about then.

Arafangwen · 04-21-2004, 01:48 PM

Ahem, I'm in Austin.

I don't know whether I could make it to the Renisance, but it seems like a fantabulouse idea! Very easy to access, and very public, and we could even wear costumes if we liked!

I belive it's a brilliant idea.

Regin Hardhammer · 04-21-2004, 08:46 PM

Howdy Y'all. This here is Regin Hardhammer writing to you from the Lone Star State.

I live in Houston. This sounds neat!

Meeting at the Renaissance festival might work for me, but it does get a little hectic during the school year. The problem is I'm committed to other things on Saturdays. Bummer, but I would try my hardest if it was any other time.

I do have another idea. If anyone is free during the summer we could all meet for lunch at the Hobbit Cafe (formerly the Hobbit Hole). For those of you who don't know, the Hobbit Cafe is a Tolkien themed resteraunt in Houston. It has statues and stuff of different LOTR characters going all the way back to the 70's animated movies. The walls are lined with Tolkien posters and maps, and you can buy T-shirts. The dishes take their names from different characters in LotR and The Hobbit. Not surprisingly, this Dwarf has a special liking for the Thorin Oakenshield sandwich!

Nearby there are a lot of bookstores and fantasy shops that have some interesting stuff! Maybe they would even do something special for a Tolkien themed group.....

Galadel Vinorel · 03-11-2004, 09:46 AM

Hmmm...well...that sounds good to me, but I do not live in Texas, adn will only be visiting during the month of Decmember.

Can anyone else meet during the time that Finwe had suggested?

As always, with deep respect,

Galadel

Galadel Vinorel · 03-11-2004, 09:55 AM

I now have an updated list of those Barrowners who live in the beautiful state of Texas.

Did I miss anyone? If I did please PM me or post here so that I can add your name to the list.

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List of Texas Barrowdowners:

Maikafanawen,
Nuranar,
DaughterofVana,
Bulelainwen,
Eressie Ailin,
BethoHOG,
One axe to rule them all,
Finwe,
Child of the Seventh Age,
Luthien_Tunuviel,
ElanorGamgee,
Gorwingel
and Regin Hardhammer.

Also, I, Galadel, shall be visiting San Anotonio, Texas this December.

02-26-2004, 04:22 PM	#1
Galadel Vinorel Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Lothlorien, the Woodlen Realm Posts: 366	Texas Barrowdowners' Meeting I, and other Barrowdowners as well, have noticed that even though there are many Texans here there is no specific topic devoted to them, so I have decided to create one, which I do hope that the moderators will not mind me doing. Here is where we can discuss past Texan meetings or future ones. Also, please tell us where in Texas you live and if you would be able to meet somewhere. Also, if oyu are visiting Texas within teh next year or so, yet do not live there, please post when and where you will be visiting. On a personal note I would like to tell you a bit a about myself, and why I am creating this thread. I was born in the beautiful and exciting city of San Antonio, Texas, and lived there for nine years. I then moved with my family to Kentucky. I miss my home state greatly, and I have returned there 3 or 4 times since we moved, though not as often as I would like to. This December, though, I shall be visiting some relatives in San Antonio. I would gretly love to meet some other Barrowdowners that live there, during this period of time, if anyone is interested. I hope to speak with many of you Texans here in the future, and to discuss past and future gatherings. For now, namarie, my friends. __________________ “Words can never convey the incredible impact of our attitude toward life. The longer I live the more convinced I become that life is 10 percent what happens to us and 90 percent how we respond to it." -Charles R. Swindoll

02-26-2004, 05:11 PM	#2
Nuranar Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: STILL a drought Posts: 536	At Last! A Texas thread! Yay! I've been hoping for a specifically Texas Barrow-downers thread. About me: I was born in Arlington and have lived there all my life. For those who don't know, Arlington is right in between Fort Worth and Dallas. And no, Arlington is nobody's suburb! (Pet peeve. ) I am currently living 8 months of the year in College Station, however, while attending Texas A&M University. And most importantly, I'm the proudest member of the Fightin' Texas Aggie Class of 2005! A-A-A-WHOOP! Although I don't have a car, I manage to get around pretty decently. After three years of this (Class of 2005 means I'm a junior) I've become proficient at mooching rides. Galadel, I was in San Antonio the weekend of Valentine's Day! My roommate lives there. At this point I can't count on getting there during December, since I'll already be home. Plus my roommate is graduating in May and probably going to grad school in California. But I know other people who live there, as well as many in Houston. I'm looking forward to meeting you fellow Barrow-downers here in Texas! And that goes even if you're from UT. __________________ I admit it is better fun to punt than be punted, and that a desire to have all the fun is nine-tenths of the law of chivalry. Lord Peter Wimsey

02-28-2004, 05:11 PM	#3
Finwe Deathless Sun Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Royal Suite in the Halls of Mandos Posts: 2,609	How about meeting up at the Renaissance Festival sometime in October? It's going to be around Houston, and my English class is taking a field trip up there, I don't know exactly when. __________________ But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.

03-24-2004, 01:31 PM	#5
Finwe Deathless Sun Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Royal Suite in the Halls of Mandos Posts: 2,609	Umm... I don't know the exact dates right now, but I could probably get them to you perhaps in August or about then. __________________ But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.

04-21-2004, 01:48 PM	#6
Arafangwen Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: WtR: 413 miles/Floating happily across the floor in the arms of The Phantom..... Posts: 361	Hmmm, I feel secluded... Ahem, I'm in Austin. I don't know whether I could make it to the Renisance, but it seems like a fantabulouse idea! Very easy to access, and very public, and we could even wear costumes if we liked! I belive it's a brilliant idea. __________________ i indo ye vanya mi amaurëa cálë~LúcëwenElerínaEruiel Soooo..... I'm still doing the wave, anyone else? Anyone? Yeah!! Hmmm... What is that?

04-21-2004, 08:46 PM	#7
Regin Hardhammer Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tumunzahar/Nogrod Posts: 364	I'm from Houston! Howdy Y'all. This here is Regin Hardhammer writing to you from the Lone Star State. I live in Houston. This sounds neat! Meeting at the Renaissance festival might work for me, but it does get a little hectic during the school year. The problem is I'm committed to other things on Saturdays. Bummer, but I would try my hardest if it was any other time. I do have another idea. If anyone is free during the summer we could all meet for lunch at the Hobbit Cafe (formerly the Hobbit Hole). For those of you who don't know, the Hobbit Cafe is a Tolkien themed resteraunt in Houston. It has statues and stuff of different LOTR characters going all the way back to the 70's animated movies. The walls are lined with Tolkien posters and maps, and you can buy T-shirts. The dishes take their names from different characters in LotR and The Hobbit. Not surprisingly, this Dwarf has a special liking for the Thorin Oakenshield sandwich! Nearby there are a lot of bookstores and fantasy shops that have some interesting stuff! Maybe they would even do something special for a Tolkien themed group..... __________________ For once I myself saw with my own eyes the Sibyl at Cumae hanging in a bottle, and when the boys said to her: 'Sibyl, what do you want?' she replied, 'I want to die.'"

03-11-2004, 09:46 AM	#8
Galadel Vinorel Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Lothlorien, the Woodlen Realm Posts: 366	Hmmm...well...that sounds good to me, but I do not live in Texas, adn will only be visiting during the month of Decmember. Can anyone else meet during the time that Finwe had suggested? As always, with deep respect, Galadel __________________ “Words can never convey the incredible impact of our attitude toward life. The longer I live the more convinced I become that life is 10 percent what happens to us and 90 percent how we respond to it." -Charles R. Swindoll