Late Nighter's. - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Mänwe · 12-12-2006, 09:28 PM

Well as I sit here at 3:45am in dark and cold Newcastle, my mind reverts to the "You know when you are addicted to the Barrow-Downs when..." thread, in particular to the comment where members end up watching the "Who's online" page.

Well I think I am turning into one of them...I can't seem to log off. That and the thought of missing a good thread.

I was wondering if there were any others out there who are in the same situation, finding themselves online till late. This thread for me is rather like the "Late Night Bus" here for students who find themselves out past the closing time of public transport after a particularly heavy night and in need of a lift home!

Ahh what we would do without the "Late Night Bus"...although you have to find your way back to the Union first...

[Later Edit]
Note I would be out with them if it were not for a fencing farsity match tomorrow, I mean today. I've signed a "no-alcohol policy" before matches....something bought in by those pesky "New Shire" representatives I'm guessing! Blast
them!

That and revision is upon us students, the holy hours of "cramming" have begun. So while I write and read fantastic threads, I revise.

Or if you are not a "Late Nighter" then please, keep me and any other late nighters company...

Mänwe · 12-12-2006, 09:52 PM

Indeed since I wrote this post, I've been quite disconcerted by the amount of time Jenny seems to have spent viewing this thread....of course I am honoured.

(However the above proves that there really needs to be a "Who's Watching" option.)

Farael · 12-13-2006, 12:55 AM

Well, it being 1 32 AM I think I qualify for this thread.

The only problem is that, according to my calculations, it should be 7 35 AM in England, and perhaps any English early-birds might be around... furthermore, it should be an hour later in Germany (right?) that means that some of our German downers that go to work early in the morning....

And that's why one can come to the 'downs at any hour and find someone around... we are all over the place!!

Yet, in my case, I'm afraid that I didn't stay up 'downing... I stayed up studying Biochemistry. But of course, before heading to bed, I just had to check the downs.

Good night everyone, and good morning for those of you in other timezones... Farael's late-night bus is doing its last run, straight to bed. With a quick stop at the bathroom I guess

Brinniel · 12-13-2006, 01:06 AM

I must admit, every night I'm on the Barrow Downs until the wee hours of the morning. This is mostly because I'm in the middle of doing schoolwork- I use the Downs to take a break and as a further excuse to procrastinate. Like right now, it's 2:45am and I still have two papers to write. Though, on weekends I sometimes stay on the Barrow Downs late to write posts for the RPG I'm in. As a perfectionist, it takes me hours to write those things, so I'm usually up until 3 or 4 in the morning.

Okay, I really should get back to work...

Bêthberry · 12-13-2006, 07:17 AM

Sometimes when insomnia hits, I'll fire up the beast and come to BD to read a few threads.

Oh dear. I hope that doesn't mean I expect threads here to be soporific.

Lush · 12-13-2006, 08:25 AM

I used to be quite the night owl... And then I ruined everything by getting a job.

12-12-2006, 09:28 PM	#1
Mänwe Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: May as well be the Arctic Circle Posts: 291	Late Nighter's. Well as I sit here at 3:45am in dark and cold Newcastle, my mind reverts to the "You know when you are addicted to the Barrow-Downs when..." thread, in particular to the comment where members end up watching the "Who's online" page. Well I think I am turning into one of them...I can't seem to log off. That and the thought of missing a good thread. I was wondering if there were any others out there who are in the same situation, finding themselves online till late. This thread for me is rather like the "Late Night Bus" here for students who find themselves out past the closing time of public transport after a particularly heavy night and in need of a lift home! Ahh what we would do without the "Late Night Bus"...although you have to find your way back to the Union first... [Later Edit] Note I would be out with them if it were not for a fencing farsity match tomorrow, I mean today. I've signed a "no-alcohol policy" before matches....something bought in by those pesky "New Shire" representatives I'm guessing! Blast them! That and revision is upon us students, the holy hours of "cramming" have begun. So while I write and read fantastic threads, I revise. Or if you are not a "Late Nighter" then please, keep me and any other late nighters company... __________________ "I am, I fear, a most unsatisfactory person." - (Letter #124 To Sir Stanley Unwin) Last edited by Mänwe; 12-12-2006 at 10:18 PM.

12-12-2006, 09:52 PM	#2
Mänwe Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: May as well be the Arctic Circle Posts: 291	Indeed since I wrote this post, I've been quite disconcerted by the amount of time Jenny seems to have spent viewing this thread....of course I am honoured. (However the above proves that there really needs to be a "Who's Watching" option.) __________________ "I am, I fear, a most unsatisfactory person." - (Letter #124 To Sir Stanley Unwin)

12-13-2006, 12:55 AM	#3
Farael Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: In hospitals, call rooms and (rarely) my apartment. Posts: 1,541	Well, it being 1 32 AM I think I qualify for this thread. The only problem is that, according to my calculations, it should be 7 35 AM in England, and perhaps any English early-birds might be around... furthermore, it should be an hour later in Germany (right?) that means that some of our German downers that go to work early in the morning.... And that's why one can come to the 'downs at any hour and find someone around... we are all over the place!! Yet, in my case, I'm afraid that I didn't stay up 'downing... I stayed up studying Biochemistry. But of course, before heading to bed, I just had to check the downs. Good night everyone, and good morning for those of you in other timezones... Farael's late-night bus is doing its last run, straight to bed. With a quick stop at the bathroom I guess __________________ I prepared Explosive Runes this morning.

12-13-2006, 01:06 AM	#4
Brinniel Reflection of Darkness Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Polishing the stars. Well, somebody has to do it; they're looking a little bit dull. Posts: 2,999	I must admit, every night I'm on the Barrow Downs until the wee hours of the morning. This is mostly because I'm in the middle of doing schoolwork- I use the Downs to take a break and as a further excuse to procrastinate. Like right now, it's 2:45am and I still have two papers to write. Though, on weekends I sometimes stay on the Barrow Downs late to write posts for the RPG I'm in. As a perfectionist, it takes me hours to write those things, so I'm usually up until 3 or 4 in the morning. Okay, I really should get back to work... __________________ Nolite te bastardes carborundorum

12-13-2006, 07:17 AM	#5
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 6,046	Sometimes when insomnia hits, I'll fire up the beast and come to BD to read a few threads. Oh dear. I hope that doesn't mean I expect threads here to be soporific. __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away.

12-13-2006, 08:25 AM	#6
Lush Fair and Cold Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the big onion Posts: 1,783	I used to be quite the night owl... And then I ruined everything by getting a job. __________________ ~The beginning is the word and the end is silence. And in between are all the stories. This is one of mine~