|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
grammaboodawg
Immortal
Nov 11 2011, 5:00pm
Post #1 of 243
(3664 views)
Shortcut
|
|
It's time for FIESTA HOMECOMING 2011 !!!
|
Can't Post
|
|
Welcome to our 6th Annual Fiesta Homecoming!! Every year we welcome back our TORn alumni, party with our awesome regulars (both of many and few winters) and entice our lurkers to come on out to play!
Feel free to tell some stories of TORn's bygone days, or how it's been to share the experience of watching The Hobbit being filmed, or what the anticipation of finally seeing part 1 in a year and a month is doing to you! If you're thirsty... what'll ya have :)
*kicks jukebox* I'm Going Home – live from Woodstock 1969 by 10 Years After [better crank up the vol to do this right!]
Altaira's Homecoming Fiesta Retrospective:
Homecoming Fiesta threads started in the last year of the first age of the message boards (a few months before the new boards came to be in February 2007). Board members took a vote and decided early- to mid-November [Friday nearest to Veteran's Day] would be a good time to have it because there aren’t any major holidays or Tolkien milestones around this time of year.
Sadly, we don’t get as many oldies as we used to because some of the oldies who used to alert other oldies have also sailed to the west. However, they all continue to be welcome here whether it be at Homecoming Fiesta time or any other time throughout the year.
2006 (1st Homecoming Fiesta): thread gets so big it crashes the boards. A 2nd thread is necessary to free things up. In Home Page news, there were rumors MGM was in talks with Peter Jackson to make two Hobbit movies. The Two Towers complete recordings were released.
2007 (2nd annual Homecoming): First Homecoming Fiesta on the new boards. The Home Page had also been updated after a major crash lasting several days. In Home Page news, the feud between New Line and PJ was delaying Hobbit talks. ROTK Complete recordings were released.
2008 (3rd annual Homecoming): By this Homecoming, we ‘knew’ PJ would produce The Hobbit and Guillermo Del Toro would direct, the Hobbit Movie board was new and the boards were approaching 3,000 new members.
2009 (4th annual Homecoming): FOTR at Radio City; Bilbo casting rumors abounded on the internet; Ian McKellen announced he has read the script for The Hobbit, and we were all looking forward to filming starting in the spring of 2010.
2010 (5th annual Homecoming): Del Toro is out and Jackson is *back* in. A number of major roles have been cast. The boards, especially the Hobbit board, are hopping, getting up to over 800 posts per day overall at times. The boards surpass 5500 registered users.
2011 (6th annual Homecoming): Filming is in full swing both in the studios and on locations all over NZ. The boards went crazy when images of the Dwarves and Bilbo were revealed. Jackson has just released his 4th video blog as he shares the progress of characters, sets and technology. At a random check last night, the boards have over 900 viewers in a 15-minute period and have exceeded 7,080 registered users!
See everyone AND MANY MORE at Homecoming 2012!!!
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
TORn's Observations Lists
Unused Scenes
(This post was edited by grammaboodawg on Nov 11 2011, 5:02pm)
|
|
|
Eventides
Tol Eressea
Nov 11 2011, 5:11pm
Post #3 of 243
(3021 views)
Shortcut
|
Hey, gramma! Happy Homecoming Fiesta! :)
I'll have a Fall/Winter Usual with some whipped cream and sprinkles to celebrate. :) Thanks!
Hope you have a wonderful weekend! :)
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Eventides' Website: ListenUpReviews.com - Rockin' Choices In Entertainment!
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
"I stepped out of my body to let God slide in; although I'm still dressed in flesh that I spiritually died in. Alive in Christ a new creation started breathin', Life exists and through this came completion. ... I'm not that person anymore (more!)! That's what blood was shed for! No longer a failure, livin' life more abundantly, therefore you'll never see me livin' less than victory."
John Reuben.
"Desperation, needing You; every last breath I scream for You. Shatter me into a million pieces, make me new. ... Break me, mold me, make me what You want me to be; I am Yours, for You to use, so take and replace me with You."
Family Force 5.
"Under a light in Bethlehem, I was sifting through the sand; the saline burned my eyes, I was looking for Your hand. I gave up on myself, and left my pride disarmed; I cried out 'I'm alone!' and found myself in Your arms. 'Rest in Me, oh, My love; I have loved you before the world began. Rest in Me, oh, My love; you'll never wander too far to reach My hand.'"
Showbread.
|
|
|
Lily Fairbairn
Half-elven
Nov 11 2011, 5:15pm
Post #4 of 243
(3037 views)
Shortcut
|
I'm working really hard, trying to get everything organized before the Gaffer and I take off for the Cruise to Middle-earth, but I'll try to pop back in every now and then today and see what beloved faces are here.
Welcome, one and all!
A quick pumpkin frappuccino please, gramma, to get the old gray cells lighting up and doing what needs to be done.
*Stuffs tip jar with pencil stubs and used pixels*
* * * * * * *
Do we walk in legends or on the green earth in the daylight?
A man may do both. For not we but those who come after will make the legends of our time. The green earth, say you? That is a mighty matter of legend, though you tread it under the light of day!
|
|
|
dernwyn
Forum Admin
/ Moderator
Nov 11 2011, 5:16pm
Post #5 of 243
(3077 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Ah, the crashing of the boards...
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
That first Homecoming was a party to remember! 
Can you imagine, if we'd been given these production videos back during the making of LotR? There would have been be rumours flying even faster! But I'm pleased at the ones we've been getting, I do enjoy the little snippets of speculation contained in them.
And December 2012 will be here before we know it!
Might I have a mug of not-too-hot coffee, please, gramma? Had a broken tooth pulled a short while ago, and now the novocain is wearing off...
I'm also baking my special "braids" (braided cardamom bread) for a church fair tomorrow, there's a batch doing their first rising now, and the house will smell delightful later. 
Got any leaves left on your trees?
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"I desired dragons with a profound desire"
"It struck me last night that you might write a fearfully good romantic drama, with as much of the 'supernatural' as you cared to introduce. Have you ever thought of it?"
-Geoffrey B. Smith, letter to JRR Tolkien, 1915
|
|
|
Alcarcalime
Tol Eressea
Nov 11 2011, 5:17pm
Post #7 of 243
(2997 views)
Shortcut
|
Wow, 6th Homecoming. Time flies when you are having fun!
OhioHobbit and I will have hot chocolate to toast the occasion -- rum in his!
It was fun reading Altaira's Retrospective.
I am looking forward to seeing The Hobbit, but not as obsessively as I was with LOTR. I look over the Hobbit board regularly, but I am not sure I have ever posted on Hobbit Board. We can't see the video updates, so we kind of get left behind on the latest news. It was such fun to look at the spy pictures posted on TORn for LOTR.
Here's hoping lots of people show up for Homecoming! Have a wonderful weekend, everyone.
|
|
|
dernwyn
Forum Admin
/ Moderator
Nov 11 2011, 5:17pm
Post #8 of 243
(2979 views)
Shortcut
|
You should have a slice of pumpkin pie for the whipped cream!
I hope you're having nice weather for the weekend, Evey!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"I desired dragons with a profound desire"
"It struck me last night that you might write a fearfully good romantic drama, with as much of the 'supernatural' as you cared to introduce. Have you ever thought of it?"
-Geoffrey B. Smith, letter to JRR Tolkien, 1915
|
|
|
Advising Elf
Rohan
Nov 11 2011, 5:18pm
Post #9 of 243
(3005 views)
Shortcut
|
|
An Improper 1420 , please barkeep!
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
Howzitgoin'?
Link to Youtube video about my daughter's book: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCo-bF0u8xI
|
|
|
grammaboodawg
Immortal
Nov 11 2011, 5:18pm
Post #10 of 243
(2986 views)
Shortcut
|
WOW!!!! I'm so thrilled for you!!! Tell everyone over there HOWDY for me ;)
Take care!
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
TORn's Observations Lists
Unused Scenes
|
|
|
NottaSackville
Valinor
Nov 11 2011, 5:19pm
Post #11 of 243
(3058 views)
Shortcut
|
|
A toast to all those who made the boards great, and all those who keep them that way!
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
I raise a pint of Leinenkugel's Honey Weiss in praise of us all!
Notta
How will you get to the Lonely Mountain?
Help TORn log enough miles to get us to Smaug's home by Dec. 2013: Walk to Rivendell - Thursdays on Main (image courtesy of Arwen's daughter)
|
|
|
Eventides
Tol Eressea
Nov 11 2011, 5:19pm
Post #12 of 243
(2969 views)
Shortcut
|
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Eventides' Website: ListenUpReviews.com - Rockin' Choices In Entertainment!
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
"I stepped out of my body to let God slide in; although I'm still dressed in flesh that I spiritually died in. Alive in Christ a new creation started breathin', Life exists and through this came completion. ... I'm not that person anymore (more!)! That's what blood was shed for! No longer a failure, livin' life more abundantly, therefore you'll never see me livin' less than victory."
John Reuben.
"Desperation, needing You; every last breath I scream for You. Shatter me into a million pieces, make me new. ... Break me, mold me, make me what You want me to be; I am Yours, for You to use, so take and replace me with You."
Family Force 5.
"Under a light in Bethlehem, I was sifting through the sand; the saline burned my eyes, I was looking for Your hand. I gave up on myself, and left my pride disarmed; I cried out 'I'm alone!' and found myself in Your arms. 'Rest in Me, oh, My love; I have loved you before the world began. Rest in Me, oh, My love; you'll never wander too far to reach My hand.'"
Showbread.
|
|
|
maegwen
Sr. Staff
Nov 11 2011, 5:19pm
Post #13 of 243
(3057 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Enjoy the reunion! Just tea for me, please :)
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
Hail and well met, old and new friends.
Can the bartender please slip me two Tylenol and a cup of tea? That would be ever so grand. :)
Have fun!
|
|
|
dernwyn
Forum Admin
/ Moderator
Nov 11 2011, 5:20pm
Post #14 of 243
(2955 views)
Shortcut
|
That's right - you're heading to Middle-earth! When will you be leaving, and how long will it be, and where all will it take you?
What's scary, is that I can imagine what "used pixels" look like...
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"I desired dragons with a profound desire"
"It struck me last night that you might write a fearfully good romantic drama, with as much of the 'supernatural' as you cared to introduce. Have you ever thought of it?"
-Geoffrey B. Smith, letter to JRR Tolkien, 1915
|
|
|
Mar
Gondor
Nov 11 2011, 5:20pm
Post #15 of 243
(3013 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Hallo!!! And off we go!!! And it's 11-11-11
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
Great choice of music ~ excited to see who all turns up today. I made a fresh batch of ginger-almond-cranberry biscotti for everyone's dunking delight. Cheers and love my wonderful sibs. It's been so many years and so many changes it makes me giggle. I'll grab my new 'usual' green tea with coconut milk and watch the games begin. Will we wear wigs?
An ill-humored person is a prisoner at the mercy of an enemy from which it is difficult to escape.
|
|
|
Advising Elf
Rohan
Nov 11 2011, 5:22pm
Post #16 of 243
(2955 views)
Shortcut
|
How's the music biz?
Link to Youtube video about my daughter's book: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCo-bF0u8xI
|
|
|
grammaboodawg
Immortal
Nov 11 2011, 5:22pm
Post #17 of 243
(2990 views)
Shortcut
|
 
I'll pour it from WAY UP HERE so it'll cool off. I'm sorry, m'dear! It's gonna be tough to eat a bit o' that bread :)
yeah... the old boards would definitely be stretching about now ;)
Nope... my trees are sound asleep for the winter already.
Have a wonderful weekend!
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
TORn's Observations Lists
Unused Scenes
(This post was edited by grammaboodawg on Nov 11 2011, 5:22pm)
|
|
|
Lily Fairbairn
Half-elven
Nov 11 2011, 5:23pm
Post #18 of 243
(2977 views)
Shortcut
|
I'll throw in an extra sprinkle or two 
* * * * * * *
Do we walk in legends or on the green earth in the daylight?
A man may do both. For not we but those who come after will make the legends of our time. The green earth, say you? That is a mighty matter of legend, though you tread it under the light of day!
|
|
|
dernwyn
Forum Admin
/ Moderator
Nov 11 2011, 5:23pm
Post #19 of 243
(2977 views)
Shortcut
|
in your garden now? Did you plant any squash this year?
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"I desired dragons with a profound desire"
"It struck me last night that you might write a fearfully good romantic drama, with as much of the 'supernatural' as you cared to introduce. Have you ever thought of it?"
-Geoffrey B. Smith, letter to JRR Tolkien, 1915
|
|
|
Advising Elf
Rohan
Nov 11 2011, 5:23pm
Post #20 of 243
(2970 views)
Shortcut
|
Lucky slob!
I mean...good for you!
;o)
Link to Youtube video about my daughter's book: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCo-bF0u8xI
|
|
|
Lily Fairbairn
Half-elven
Nov 11 2011, 5:24pm
Post #21 of 243
(3000 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Time does fly---and we're certainly having fun!
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
No, I'm not obsessing over The Hobbit, either, but it's a lot of fun having the production videos and all---and like-minded people to share them with.
A happy weekend to you and OH, too!
* * * * * * *
Do we walk in legends or on the green earth in the daylight?
A man may do both. For not we but those who come after will make the legends of our time. The green earth, say you? That is a mighty matter of legend, though you tread it under the light of day!
|
|
|
Mar
Gondor
Nov 11 2011, 5:25pm
Post #22 of 243
(2987 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Sailing off without us? Have a Grand Adventure-share upon your return ok?//
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
An ill-humored person is a prisoner at the mercy of an enemy from which it is difficult to escape.
|
|
|
Advising Elf
Rohan
Nov 11 2011, 5:25pm
Post #23 of 243
(2970 views)
Shortcut
|
Please point me to these photos and videos. I haven't had the time to keep up with anything to do with "The Hobbit" and my middle-child is chomping at the bit for news!
Link to Youtube video about my daughter's book: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCo-bF0u8xI
|
|
|
Lily Fairbairn
Half-elven
Nov 11 2011, 5:26pm
Post #24 of 243
(2973 views)
Shortcut
|
I promise to kiss the ground at Hobbiton (But you'll have me around to annoy you for another couple of weeks. )
* * * * * * *
Do we walk in legends or on the green earth in the daylight?
A man may do both. For not we but those who come after will make the legends of our time. The green earth, say you? That is a mighty matter of legend, though you tread it under the light of day!
|
|
|
grammaboodawg
Immortal
Nov 11 2011, 5:26pm
Post #25 of 243
(3043 views)
Shortcut
|
 
ok... this is the one with the rum in it.... and this one is a bit tamer ;)
That's a bummer you can't see the blog videos! You must make a trek to the local library and get in there to see them! Take some headphones! They will definitely get your geek-o-meter working!
Have a wonderful weekend, you two :)
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
TORn's Observations Lists
Unused Scenes
|
|
|
Lily Fairbairn
Half-elven
Nov 11 2011, 5:27pm
Post #26 of 243
(1897 views)
Shortcut
|
Yes, a toast to us all! There's nothing like a great community---and people who read books
* * * * * * *
Do we walk in legends or on the green earth in the daylight?
A man may do both. For not we but those who come after will make the legends of our time. The green earth, say you? That is a mighty matter of legend, though you tread it under the light of day!
|
|
|
dernwyn
Forum Admin
/ Moderator
Nov 11 2011, 5:27pm
Post #27 of 243
(1928 views)
Shortcut
|
It's a soft-food diet for me, for today, and the bread is soft, so...
Thank you for the aspirin, gramma! I'm not feeling as achy as I'd thought I'd be, at least not yet...
I hope you have a relaxing weekend, none of those tests to oversee so you can get outside to enjoy the Autumn air!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"I desired dragons with a profound desire"
"It struck me last night that you might write a fearfully good romantic drama, with as much of the 'supernatural' as you cared to introduce. Have you ever thought of it?"
-Geoffrey B. Smith, letter to JRR Tolkien, 1915
|
|
|
Eventides
Tol Eressea
Nov 11 2011, 5:27pm
Post #28 of 243
(1937 views)
Shortcut
|
Why not have both, LOL! :D *gets a virtual piece of pumpkin pie to go along with the Fall/Winter Usual* :D
As for the weather, it actually just snowed the other day, and it's apparently cold enough now for the snow to stay on the ground, too. :) Ah well; it *is* November. :P :)
Hope you have a great weekend, too, dernwyn! :)
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Eventides' Website: ListenUpReviews.com - Rockin' Choices In Entertainment!
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
"I stepped out of my body to let God slide in; although I'm still dressed in flesh that I spiritually died in. Alive in Christ a new creation started breathin', Life exists and through this came completion. ... I'm not that person anymore (more!)! That's what blood was shed for! No longer a failure, livin' life more abundantly, therefore you'll never see me livin' less than victory."
John Reuben.
"Desperation, needing You; every last breath I scream for You. Shatter me into a million pieces, make me new. ... Break me, mold me, make me what You want me to be; I am Yours, for You to use, so take and replace me with You."
Family Force 5.
"Under a light in Bethlehem, I was sifting through the sand; the saline burned my eyes, I was looking for Your hand. I gave up on myself, and left my pride disarmed; I cried out 'I'm alone!' and found myself in Your arms. 'Rest in Me, oh, My love; I have loved you before the world began. Rest in Me, oh, My love; you'll never wander too far to reach My hand.'"
Showbread.
|
|
|
grammaboodawg
Immortal
Nov 11 2011, 5:28pm
Post #29 of 243
(1903 views)
Shortcut
|
For you.. A whole KEG FULL!!!
Server is nasty slow right now, but other than that all is well! How 'bout you!? It's been too long, dear friend :)
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
TORn's Observations Lists
Unused Scenes
|
|
|
Alcarcalime
Tol Eressea
Nov 11 2011, 5:28pm
Post #30 of 243
(1916 views)
Shortcut
|
Yes, I did plant squash, but they were harvested in September. No other veggies are left, but OhioHobbit has a foxglove that bloomed after it got cold and the blossoms were still there this morning! I had monk's hood in bloom last week, but they are gone now. We've had a couple of frosts, but no freezes. I think we get help from thermal drainage.
|
|
|
Mar
Gondor
Nov 11 2011, 5:28pm
Post #31 of 243
(1926 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Ah! The smell of bread and cardamon!
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
Maybe a dose of Numbsit dropped in your coffee?? Cheers my friend. Glad we are still here.
An ill-humored person is a prisoner at the mercy of an enemy from which it is difficult to escape.
|
|
|
Eventides
Tol Eressea
Nov 11 2011, 5:29pm
Post #32 of 243
(1891 views)
Shortcut
|
Great to see you!!
Haha, the music site's going very well-- thanks! :) Hope everything is going well for you, too!
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Eventides' Website: ListenUpReviews.com - Rockin' Choices In Entertainment!
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
"I stepped out of my body to let God slide in; although I'm still dressed in flesh that I spiritually died in. Alive in Christ a new creation started breathin', Life exists and through this came completion. ... I'm not that person anymore (more!)! That's what blood was shed for! No longer a failure, livin' life more abundantly, therefore you'll never see me livin' less than victory."
John Reuben.
"Desperation, needing You; every last breath I scream for You. Shatter me into a million pieces, make me new. ... Break me, mold me, make me what You want me to be; I am Yours, for You to use, so take and replace me with You."
Family Force 5.
"Under a light in Bethlehem, I was sifting through the sand; the saline burned my eyes, I was looking for Your hand. I gave up on myself, and left my pride disarmed; I cried out 'I'm alone!' and found myself in Your arms. 'Rest in Me, oh, My love; I have loved you before the world began. Rest in Me, oh, My love; you'll never wander too far to reach My hand.'"
Showbread.
|
|
|
Mar
Gondor
Nov 11 2011, 5:30pm
Post #33 of 243
(1918 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Rum you say? Where's the rum?//
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
An ill-humored person is a prisoner at the mercy of an enemy from which it is difficult to escape.
|
|
|
Lily Fairbairn
Half-elven
Nov 11 2011, 5:30pm
Post #34 of 243
(1904 views)
Shortcut
|
Well, being the nervous sort, I'm hoping everything comes off as planned. But the plans are to spend three days in Sydney, then get on the ship with a group of like-minded souls, and visit Tasmania before heading off to New Zealand, where we get to visit Edoras, and WETA in Wellington, and Hobbiton, as well as appreciate all the gorgeous scenery. And we're hoping to catch up with Kimi and her delightful spouse in Auckland before coming home.
Whew!
I hope your tooth gets to feeling better soon, and I think I can smell your delicious bread from here!
* * * * * * *
Do we walk in legends or on the green earth in the daylight?
A man may do both. For not we but those who come after will make the legends of our time. The green earth, say you? That is a mighty matter of legend, though you tread it under the light of day!
|
|
|
Eventides
Tol Eressea
Nov 11 2011, 5:30pm
Post #36 of 243
(1883 views)
Shortcut
|
Heheh, thanks-- and I hope you have a great weekend, too, Lily! :)
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Eventides' Website: ListenUpReviews.com - Rockin' Choices In Entertainment!
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
"I stepped out of my body to let God slide in; although I'm still dressed in flesh that I spiritually died in. Alive in Christ a new creation started breathin', Life exists and through this came completion. ... I'm not that person anymore (more!)! That's what blood was shed for! No longer a failure, livin' life more abundantly, therefore you'll never see me livin' less than victory."
John Reuben.
"Desperation, needing You; every last breath I scream for You. Shatter me into a million pieces, make me new. ... Break me, mold me, make me what You want me to be; I am Yours, for You to use, so take and replace me with You."
Family Force 5.
"Under a light in Bethlehem, I was sifting through the sand; the saline burned my eyes, I was looking for Your hand. I gave up on myself, and left my pride disarmed; I cried out 'I'm alone!' and found myself in Your arms. 'Rest in Me, oh, My love; I have loved you before the world began. Rest in Me, oh, My love; you'll never wander too far to reach My hand.'"
Showbread.
|
|
|
Alcarcalime
Tol Eressea
Nov 11 2011, 5:30pm
Post #37 of 243
(1909 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Yo, ho ho and a bottle of rum!
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
OhioHobbit says it was just the right amount of rum!!!
|
|
|
Lily Fairbairn
Half-elven
Nov 11 2011, 5:31pm
Post #38 of 243
(1921 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Oh yes, we're lucky all right.
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
I haven't forgotten that for a moment. As for a slob, no, I'm actually quite persnickety when it comes to, say, cleaning off my desk....
A happy weekend to you and yours, AE
* * * * * * *
Do we walk in legends or on the green earth in the daylight?
A man may do both. For not we but those who come after will make the legends of our time. The green earth, say you? That is a mighty matter of legend, though you tread it under the light of day!
|
|
|
Lily Fairbairn
Half-elven
Nov 11 2011, 5:32pm
Post #39 of 243
(1896 views)
Shortcut
|
Yes, I shall bring photos and good stories, promise!
* * * * * * *
Do we walk in legends or on the green earth in the daylight?
A man may do both. For not we but those who come after will make the legends of our time. The green earth, say you? That is a mighty matter of legend, though you tread it under the light of day!
|
|
|
Advising Elf
Rohan
Nov 11 2011, 5:32pm
Post #40 of 243
(1927 views)
Shortcut
|
I've turned into an optimist. I'm looking at the good stuff.
;o)
Link to Youtube video about my daughter's book: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCo-bF0u8xI
|
|
|
HappyHobbitess
Rohan
Nov 11 2011, 5:33pm
Post #41 of 243
(1953 views)
Shortcut
|
Hi everybody!
So listen to this: I thought I was just being paranoid, but I might actually have prevented an electrical fire! Mr HappyHobbit's been traveling for his job, and all sorts of weird things have been going wrong in the house, like we seem to have a critter in our walls, and it's all made me rather jumpy. Anyway, I was making dinner the other night and preheating the oven. When I walked by the oven a few minutes later, I saw something that frightened me--there was a bright red spot on the coil inside, and it looked like...a tiny flame coming out of it. I reacted so quickly to turn off the oven that I'm not exactly sure what it was that I saw, whether it was actually a flame or something different. Regardless, whatever it was went away when I turned off the oven. I called Mr HappyHobbit, but when I tried to explain what I saw, I was having a hard time describing it, and it started to feel as if I'd panicked for no reason. So I convinced myself it was fine, but I didn't turn back on the oven. (Made dinner in the toaster oven instead).
Well, when Mr. HappyHobbit came home the next day, we opened the door of the oven, and what did we see? The heating coil inside had weird white blotches on it that it didn't have before, and it had a huge crack in it! Good thing I hadn't tried to use it again, and good thing I walked by the oven when I did--maybe we could have had an electrical fire!
Now we have the exciting adventure of seeing if we can replace the coil in the oven ourselves. We aren't remotely handy, so this should be interesting. If we can't figure it out, we can always hire somebody. At this point, it doesn't seem like we need a new oven or anything.
Anyway, thank goodness I was paying attention! Stay vigilant, fellow TORNsibs! And have a great weekend!
"Yes, but what about SECOND breakfast?"
|
|
|
Arandiel
Grey Havens
Nov 11 2011, 5:33pm
Post #42 of 243
(1985 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Hi, gramma! Rah, rah, rah! Sis boom bah! Stand up, sit down, fight, fight fight!
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
Here in Northern Colorado, we still have some snow in the shady spots, and some piles of broken tree branches here and there await their trips to the recycling center. The weather is unaccountable mild and glorious this week. In short, perfect homecoming weather! All we need to complete the experience are the football game, the marching band, and the school dance! Well, in the US, that is. What do folks in other parts of the world do to celebrate reunions and homecomings?
I'm drinking tea... again... while on the treadmill... as usual... The excitement for me 'n mine this week is that we now have a patio in the backyard. It's been a long time coming, and we finally hired a company to do it. Next up for us, we're redoing the family room - also a long time coming - but we're doing it ourselves. We're working to a deadline, since we're using the dining room for storage, and it needs to be back in shape in time for Thanksgiving in a couple weeks!
Walk to Rivendell: There and Back Again Challenge - getting thirteen rowdy Dwarves, one grumpy Wizard, and a beleaguered Hobbit from Bag End to the Lonely Mountain
Join us, Thursdays on Main!
|
|
|
Advising Elf
Rohan
Nov 11 2011, 5:33pm
Post #43 of 243
(1926 views)
Shortcut
|
*GULP*
Link to Youtube video about my daughter's book: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCo-bF0u8xI
|
|
|
grammaboodawg
Immortal
Nov 11 2011, 5:34pm
Post #44 of 243
(1917 views)
Shortcut
|
 
I'm sorry you're not feeling well... and during a party, too! I'm way proud of you for coming here afterall ;)
Happy Friday, m'dear... and I hope you have a way great weekend!
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
TORn's Observations Lists
Unused Scenes
|
|
|
Mar
Gondor
Nov 11 2011, 5:34pm
Post #45 of 243
(1926 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Praise us all with great praise! //
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
An ill-humored person is a prisoner at the mercy of an enemy from which it is difficult to escape.
|
|
|
Laerasëa
Tol Eressea
Nov 11 2011, 5:35pm
Post #47 of 243
(2034 views)
Shortcut
|
Well, I think an old friend of mine and longtime (second age) TORnsib is going to come back to post sometime today. :)
I can't wait to see everybody! I love this little history, btw. Hmmm, as for my own memories of LOTR and TORn, I would just say that I have loved getting to know everybody on here and discussing my favorite trilogy, as well as hanging around in the off-topic forums the last few years. Some favorite TORn memories:
1. Magpie's movie quizzes
2. A certain bathing suit picture I can't currently track down, but I will most certainly not forget
3. Darkstone's responses
4. No idea where the journal is now, but it was a fun project while it lasted, and I most certainly don't regret it (plus, we still have a website!) :)
5. Coming together to participate in projects when we could, to help out other sibs
6. Pun threads/pants threads
7. Mathoms
8. Celebrating/remembering various days
9. Looking around Feedback to find the "juicy" posts
10. This post
11. (eleven memories because it's 11/11) Being a member here for almost four years...that feels like a long time to me, because it's about a fifth of my whole life! :)
Happy friday, TORn!
"A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one."
--George R.R. Martin
Mozart and Chocolate
The College Student's List
Tolkien and Taters
Laerasea's Travelling TORn Journal
(This post was edited by dernwyn on Nov 11 2011, 6:05pm)
|
|
|
Magpie
Immortal
Nov 11 2011, 5:35pm
Post #48 of 243
(1996 views)
Shortcut
|
Soft cider, that is? And I just bought some pumpkin butter on the North Shore (from the Lake Superior Trading Post in Grand Marais) so maybe a plain scone to slather some on. I might sneak out a plate of those pickled snow peas my son bought, as well.
Stories of TORn's bygone days? gee, I've been here long enough you'd think I'd have some. I was just thinking this morning of the little hints that Altaira was dropping just before the new boards debuted. I can remember being really excited about working out what she was on about. I wish we could access those hints. I can't remember what they were now. And I can remember the true party we had when the new boards opened up. I think that's my most fond memories but there have been lots good discussions and fun times along with that one.
there aren’t any major holidays or Tolkien milestones around this time of year.
There is a minor Tolkien one. It seems that the UK publication of TTT was on November 11, 1954.
I used to wish that I had been part of the online fan crowd leading up to the LOTR movies' releases (I joined the web for leisure the summer of 2002 because of my renewed acquaintance and love of LOTR). But I'm mostly ambivalent about joining in The Hobbit discussions and news. I'm used to probe all gifts under the Christmas tree till I figured out what each one was. Then I realized it wasn't as much fun to *know* before the *experience* of Christmas than I might have thought. I think it's kind of the same with a movie like this. I not only don't want to know a lot of the minutiae of Hobbit news (although I don't mind larger scale news), I don't really want to discuss it at length. So I'm slightly following news but not closely and it is easy for RL to crowd out what the news of the day is in my brain's attention.
as for me, I just got back from 5 days on the North Shore (Lutsen, near Grand Marais... for those who know the area). The accommodations weren't what we were hoping for, my books weren't as engrossing as I would have liked, and lots of establishments were closed for the season. But our cabin was right on the lake and the waves were high the whole time meaning we lived with the sound of surf in our ears. And my son saved the day with a board game he brought that I really enjoyed playing (Small World) and episodes of Steven Fry's Quite Interesting on his laptop. When it came time to leave, it felt like my heart would break it was so full of emotion from the time we'd had together.
In terms of satisfying the obsessive beast in me, I have spent a lot of time on a soundtrack project and have renewed my interest in genealogy research. It seems the site https://familysearch.org/ has a lot more info than the last time I was researching. I've been able to go 3 or 4 generations further back on the line I'm working on. It is like a puzzle to me but with more human interest to be gleaned amongst the dry bits of info from census, birth, and death records than Angry Birds or Bejeweled provides. :-) I had my first genuinely happy moment in quite a while when I dug deep enough to find the name of one ancestor's father. Woo hoo... one more generation achieved. :-)
In honor of Veteran's Day, I'll post a page of the photo book I did about my Dad who served in WWII.
Now I'll hit "post reply" and catch up on the news from the rest of you.
and gramma... I LOVE that song by 10 Years After. They don't sing like that anymore, do they?
LOTR soundtrack website
magpie avatar gallery ~ Torn Image Posting Guide
|
|
|
Mar
Gondor
Nov 11 2011, 5:36pm
Post #49 of 243
(1914 views)
Shortcut
|
|
We'll all do our best to keep the noise down too ;) //
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
An ill-humored person is a prisoner at the mercy of an enemy from which it is difficult to escape.
|
|
|
grammaboodawg
Immortal
Nov 11 2011, 5:37pm
Post #51 of 243
(1897 views)
Shortcut
|
One Green Tea and the milk of a coconut!
Isn't it a great day to have a Friday? :D
I hope you have an awesome weekend, m'dear!
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
TORn's Observations Lists
Unused Scenes
|
|
|
elvenhobbit
Rohan
Nov 11 2011, 5:37pm
Post #52 of 243
(1956 views)
Shortcut
|
|
and no homecoming is complete without.........
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
CAAAAAAKKKKKKEEEEEE!
http://www.google.co.uk/...p;ved=1t:429,r:1,s:0
and Ill have a large drink of hot booozyy chocolate por favore!
winters in! officially! fog for a week...cold wind, a little rain.......
we did well this year its normally icy by now....:)
heres to the next homecoming!
cant wait for xmas 2012!!!!
-e-
Elven by name, Hobbit by nature
'Road lead ever on and on
down from the door where it began
now far ahead the road has gone
down from where all began' -FOTR-
and through all the world has changed
the ages come and go with time
and yet those remain unchanged
unto they journey westward
over the sea...
and through it all we remain strong and true
for eternity is bonds unbroken
beyond the sea...
into the realm of TORN!
wheres breakfast?
beauty is not skin deep, it is as deep as the wish of the beholder.
fore! fore! wassup!
|
|
|
Eventides
Tol Eressea
Nov 11 2011, 5:38pm
Post #53 of 243
(1883 views)
Shortcut
|
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Eventides' Website: ListenUpReviews.com - Rockin' Choices In Entertainment!
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
"I stepped out of my body to let God slide in; although I'm still dressed in flesh that I spiritually died in. Alive in Christ a new creation started breathin', Life exists and through this came completion. ... I'm not that person anymore (more!)! That's what blood was shed for! No longer a failure, livin' life more abundantly, therefore you'll never see me livin' less than victory."
John Reuben.
"Desperation, needing You; every last breath I scream for You. Shatter me into a million pieces, make me new. ... Break me, mold me, make me what You want me to be; I am Yours, for You to use, so take and replace me with You."
Family Force 5.
"Under a light in Bethlehem, I was sifting through the sand; the saline burned my eyes, I was looking for Your hand. I gave up on myself, and left my pride disarmed; I cried out 'I'm alone!' and found myself in Your arms. 'Rest in Me, oh, My love; I have loved you before the world began. Rest in Me, oh, My love; you'll never wander too far to reach My hand.'"
Showbread.
|
|
|
Mar
Gondor
Nov 11 2011, 5:39pm
Post #55 of 243
(1896 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Gold Star for you! Quick thinking and not panicking. Very important! //
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
An ill-humored person is a prisoner at the mercy of an enemy from which it is difficult to escape.
|
|
|
grammaboodawg
Immortal
Nov 11 2011, 5:40pm
Post #56 of 243
(1898 views)
Shortcut
|
Here's to you and your Quick reflexes and to the Mr for finding out what happenedk! That could have been horrible! What if you hadn't been in the room?
Here's to good chance and fast action!
Take care, and have a wonderful weekend IN YOUR HOME!
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
TORn's Observations Lists
Unused Scenes
|
|
|
Arandiel
Grey Havens
Nov 11 2011, 5:40pm
Post #57 of 243
(1898 views)
Shortcut
|
I was a mere lurker back in the days of the old board - what dedication you all have shown over the years to keep everything running so well!
Here's to a speedy recovery and many more returns of the day! (the Homecoming, that is)
*raises mug*
Walk to Rivendell: There and Back Again Challenge - getting thirteen rowdy Dwarves, one grumpy Wizard, and a beleaguered Hobbit from Bag End to the Lonely Mountain
Join us, Thursdays on Main!
|
|
|
HappyHobbitess
Rohan
Nov 11 2011, 5:41pm
Post #58 of 243
(1908 views)
Shortcut
|
What a cool opportunity--I hope you have a wonderful time! I seriously hope I get to do something like that someday, but for now, I'll just live vicariously!
"Yes, but what about SECOND breakfast?"
|
|
|
dernwyn
Forum Admin
/ Moderator
Nov 11 2011, 5:42pm
Post #59 of 243
(1913 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Interesting that you should mention that!
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
Over on the Hobbit Board, there's a new post with links to all the production videos!
The photos, I think, are scattered throughout. But if she goes through the videos in order she'll have more than enough to satisfy her!
So how are you all these days? Are you all getting ready for Thanksgiving?
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"I desired dragons with a profound desire"
"It struck me last night that you might write a fearfully good romantic drama, with as much of the 'supernatural' as you cared to introduce. Have you ever thought of it?"
-Geoffrey B. Smith, letter to JRR Tolkien, 1915
|
|
|
Magpie
Immortal
Nov 11 2011, 5:43pm
Post #60 of 243
(1981 views)
Shortcut
|
haha... they were on my mind as I thought about TORn memories. Two were merged. I grew to love Darkstone's responses to my movie quizzes. He is so much fun to play with, if you get what I mean. So many slightly obscure references that I was always delighted when I got.
And not only was that bathing suit fun, I found a picture - some time down the road when the subject came up again - of a man doll in a pink suit that I posted. I want the picture of that doll, too, but I have no idea how to search for it.
(And I really liked the page I did for the journal! It was a great idea.)
I think your link got messed up (at least it didn't work for me) but I got out the post number and worked some magic. It's this one, right?
http://newboards.theonering.net/...forum.cgi?post=85507
http://newboards.theonering.net/forum/gforum/perl/gforum.cgi?post=85507
LOTR soundtrack website
magpie avatar gallery ~ Torn Image Posting Guide
|
|
|
Mar
Gondor
Nov 11 2011, 5:43pm
Post #61 of 243
(1852 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Purrrfect! My heart is happy. //
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
An ill-humored person is a prisoner at the mercy of an enemy from which it is difficult to escape.
|
|
|
grammaboodawg
Immortal
Nov 11 2011, 5:45pm
Post #62 of 243
(1964 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Give me a T! Give me an O Give me a.. a... *counts on fingers*
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
Homecoming!! RHA RHA ... dyslexia sucks! ;)
You have your patio done! EXCELLENT! No pressure on trying to get the whole room remodelled before Thanksgiving. YOU'RE A CRAZY GROUP!
Here's your tea, m'dear... and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!! Lots of quiet and rest. Yeah.. right ;)
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
TORn's Observations Lists
Unused Scenes
|
|
|
Arandiel
Grey Havens
Nov 11 2011, 5:45pm
Post #63 of 243
(1930 views)
Shortcut
|
|
*Clunk* (stoneware mug, after all) Here's to us!//
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
Walk to Rivendell: There and Back Again Challenge - getting thirteen rowdy Dwarves, one grumpy Wizard, and a beleaguered Hobbit from Bag End to the Lonely Mountain
Join us, Thursdays on Main!
|
|
|
dernwyn
Forum Admin
/ Moderator
Nov 11 2011, 5:45pm
Post #64 of 243
(1911 views)
Shortcut
|
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"I desired dragons with a profound desire"
"It struck me last night that you might write a fearfully good romantic drama, with as much of the 'supernatural' as you cared to introduce. Have you ever thought of it?"
-Geoffrey B. Smith, letter to JRR Tolkien, 1915
|
|
|
Advising Elf
Rohan
Nov 11 2011, 5:45pm
Post #65 of 243
(1922 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Actually, the important things ARE great!
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
My oldest is in her 2nd year of college and doing GREAT! She is in communications with a *film* emphasis. She's the assistant director on this semester's movie, and she's the producer for next semester's movie. She's done lots of stuff as a freshman and sophomore that usually is only available to upperclassmen because she is always involved in everything going on, even if she isn't in the class or lab.
My middle-child is prepping for college. BTW, she is smarter than me. She got a 1310 on her SAT (I had 1300). BTW, I said that, not her. *chest swells*
Little AE is going on 6 (2 1/2 more months) and he's been reading up a storm for the last year. Mostly self-taught because we haven't been pushing him.
Also got a new puppy. Our oldest dog keeled over (literally) about 2 months ago. The new one is half german shepard and half blue heeler. Her name is Hispaniola. Little AE named her. I was reading Treasure Island to him at the time.
Link to Youtube video about my daughter's book: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCo-bF0u8xI
|
|
|
HappyHobbitess
Rohan
Nov 11 2011, 5:45pm
Post #66 of 243
(1920 views)
Shortcut
|
Aww, I love cardamom bread! I grew up with it but hadn't had it for years and rediscovered it a few Christmases ago. Mr. HappyHobbit braids a mean loaf!
Anyway, happy baking!
"Yes, but what about SECOND breakfast?"
|
|
|
Mar
Gondor
Nov 11 2011, 5:45pm
Post #67 of 243
(1883 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Perhaps I shall have a wee nip of something stronger in my green tea. //
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
An ill-humored person is a prisoner at the mercy of an enemy from which it is difficult to escape.
|
|
|
Inferno
Superuser
/ Moderator
Nov 11 2011, 5:47pm
Post #68 of 243
(1956 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Any chance of a lime coke for this oldbie? =)
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
Hiya Gramma,
Somewhat ironically, I didn't realize today was the homecoming one, just had a few moments, and thought I'd drop in and say hi. =) Course, I'm still technically around, I guess, just more of a lurker than anything else. =)
Inferno.
======================
Good night, tOR.Nados. Good work. Sleep well. I'll most likely delete you in the morning.
======================
Elcenia
|
|
|
grammaboodawg
Immortal
Nov 11 2011, 5:47pm
Post #69 of 243
(1862 views)
Shortcut
|
This place really is amazing! Can't wait to see who pops up :D
I hope you have a fantastic weekend, m'dear!!
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
TORn's Observations Lists
Unused Scenes
|
|
|
Mar
Gondor
Nov 11 2011, 5:47pm
Post #70 of 243
(1920 views)
Shortcut
|
|
I love cake! Especially THAT cake. Will try not to get crumbs in my keyboard. //
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
An ill-humored person is a prisoner at the mercy of an enemy from which it is difficult to escape.
|
|
|
Magpie
Immortal
Nov 11 2011, 5:48pm
Post #71 of 243
(1941 views)
Shortcut
|
there are actually two soundtrack projects, both which are going to remain slightly mysterious at the moment.
One: the site itself is getting a makeover by a budding artist/web developer (smiles sweetly and mysteriously). It has been a tremendous exercise for me to give up some control over something I've had total control over up till now. I'm sure it's good for me. :-)
Two: I'm working on revamping and compiling bits and pieces of info and resources I've collected over the years. Mostly, it's got to remain a project for private consumption out of respect for copyright. A highly edited version may make its way to public consumption. And the larger project may make it's way to certain friends who I know already have all the soundtrack products. :-)
oh.. and... I just found a little sumpin sumpin for you at the thrift store yesterday. It's something I once owned and thought about giving to you only to realize I'd already given it away. So I was happy to find it. For 69 cents no less!
(and another thrift store find in the last few months: all four BK light up goblets in their boxes - three with the lights never installed and the fourth with the light installed but still working)
LOTR soundtrack website
magpie avatar gallery ~ Torn Image Posting Guide
(This post was edited by Magpie on Nov 11 2011, 5:50pm)
|
|
|
Jazmine
Tol Eressea
Nov 11 2011, 5:49pm
Post #72 of 243
(1924 views)
Shortcut
|
That should start me off nicely on this homecoming Fiesta!
We took Scout to get castrated yesterday. Not because he really needed it, we have no issues at all with his behavior, he's such a soft boy, but now that we have Mira, his blood-sister, I didn't want any accidental puppies. Anyway, there were a few complications in surgery which has resulted in him being in a lot of pain today. He is very sorry for himself right now, he's on some quite strong painkillers but he's really upset! He's back at the vet for a check up tomorrow so fingers crossed!
We have had a bit of a geeky day today. The new Elder Scrolls game, Skyrim came out on the Xbox360. We picked it up first thing, and have been playing it all day! We took the day off work especially! It's lots of fun.
Thats our main plan for the weekend too. Seeing as Scout is laid up for a few days we have the opportunity to have a real lazy weekend, I can't remember the last time I spent the afternoon in my pyjamas!
Happy weekend all! xx
|
|
|
Arwen's daughter
Half-elven
Nov 11 2011, 5:49pm
Post #73 of 243
(1987 views)
Shortcut
|
|
I've gone down another pant size
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
Which is exciting because now I'm a size 12 and can try on clothes in store at most of my old favorite stores. Size 14 and over tends to be either online only or not in stock at all in a lot of brands.
Sadly, every time I hit another weight milestone my depression kicks up another notch. It's been kind of kicking my butt this week and that puts me 5800 words behind for National Novel Writing Month.
So much to sort out in my head!
How about some diet hot cocoa today? Happy Friday, Happy 11-11-11, Happy Veterans Day, and Happy Corduroy Appreciation Day!
How will you get to the Lonely Mountain?
Help TORn log enough miles to get us to Smaug's home by Dec. 2013
Walk to Rivendell - Thursdays on Main
My Costuming Site
TORn's Costume Discussions Archive
|
|
|
Advising Elf
Rohan
Nov 11 2011, 5:50pm
Post #74 of 243
(1923 views)
Shortcut
|
I think we joined about the same time.
I would have liked to have been around during production, too. The funny thing is, I have that opportunity now with "The Hobbit", but I'm not taking advantage of it.
Not enough time, or interest, really. I want to see the movies, but...I don't know. Too many other things on my mind, I guess.
Link to Youtube video about my daughter's book: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCo-bF0u8xI
|
|
|
Annael
Immortal
Nov 11 2011, 5:50pm
Post #75 of 243
(1948 views)
Shortcut
|
|
since the Bering Sea storm is about to hit us
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
a nice warm Angel Mist please barkeep!
Wow . . . 12+ years since I found TORn and ventured shyly onto the boards, hoping to find at least one other person who loved the book as I did. I never expected to find thousands!
The way we imagine our lives is the way we are going to go on living our lives.
- James Hillman, Healing Fiction
* * * * * * * * * *
NARF and member of Deplorable Cultus since 1967
|
|
|
Arandiel
Grey Havens
Nov 11 2011, 5:51pm
Post #76 of 243
(1818 views)
Shortcut
|
I'm so glad this is a "remember that time when..." rather than anything more serious. Happy repairing!
Walk to Rivendell: There and Back Again Challenge - getting thirteen rowdy Dwarves, one grumpy Wizard, and a beleaguered Hobbit from Bag End to the Lonely Mountain
Join us, Thursdays on Main!
|
|
|
Mar
Gondor
Nov 11 2011, 5:51pm
Post #77 of 243
(1864 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Serendipity! Cheers Inferno! Glad you had an itch //
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
An ill-humored person is a prisoner at the mercy of an enemy from which it is difficult to escape.
|
|
|
grammaboodawg
Immortal
Nov 11 2011, 5:51pm
Post #78 of 243
(1804 views)
Shortcut
|
 
UP Pumpkin Butter!! Oh man... my mouth is watering now!
I wish I was up there with you... though I bet you had a bit of snow over the past day or so ;)
Take care, Sweet Friend!
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
TORn's Observations Lists
Unused Scenes
|
|
|
HappyHobbitess
Rohan
Nov 11 2011, 5:52pm
Post #79 of 243
(1774 views)
Shortcut
|
Poor thing! Happy healing to him!
By the way, Scout's a great name for a pet. My friend's beloved cat from childhood was a Scout.
Have a lovely and relaxing weekend! Yay laying around in jammies!
"Yes, but what about SECOND breakfast?"
|
|
|
dernwyn
Forum Admin
/ Moderator
Nov 11 2011, 5:53pm
Post #80 of 243
(1789 views)
Shortcut
|
Heh, I think my mega-dose of ibuprofen will do the trick, but thank you.
I do love to bake, if only for the aromas!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"I desired dragons with a profound desire"
"It struck me last night that you might write a fearfully good romantic drama, with as much of the 'supernatural' as you cared to introduce. Have you ever thought of it?"
-Geoffrey B. Smith, letter to JRR Tolkien, 1915
|
|
|
Ginger
Rohan
Nov 11 2011, 5:53pm
Post #82 of 243
(1874 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Any hard lemonade still in stock?
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
Though I just came back from my lunch walk in snow and a bit of stinging hail, so I could use a hot chocolate chaser. Quite a combination!
I tend to lurk once or twice a week. My responsibilities at work have just grown and grown, and I don't get online at home. But I sneak in when I can, and I have to check out the book thread and catch up on TIME.
|
|
|
Lily Fairbairn
Half-elven
Nov 11 2011, 5:53pm
Post #83 of 243
(1810 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Whew! I'm glad you were so observant!
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
The joy of home ownership---there's always something that needs replacing!
Thank you for the bon voyage. I'll still be around for a couple of weeks, though, and a good thing, too, since I'm not ready
* * * * * * *
Do we walk in legends or on the green earth in the daylight?
A man may do both. For not we but those who come after will make the legends of our time. The green earth, say you? That is a mighty matter of legend, though you tread it under the light of day!
|
|
|
Mar
Gondor
Nov 11 2011, 5:54pm
Post #84 of 243
(1782 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Ouch! Healing will come quickly. Enjoy your pyjama day! //
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
An ill-humored person is a prisoner at the mercy of an enemy from which it is difficult to escape.
|
|
|
grammaboodawg
Immortal
Nov 11 2011, 5:54pm
Post #85 of 243
(1798 views)
Shortcut
|
Here's a very... good... cup of hot chocolate for you ;)
I hope you have an awesome weekend, m'dear!!
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
TORn's Observations Lists
Unused Scenes
|
|
|
Annael
Immortal
Nov 11 2011, 5:54pm
Post #86 of 243
(1848 views)
Shortcut
|
it's amazing how losing weight brings out the demons, isn't it? You wouldn't think so, but there are reasons (way beyond "lack of will power" or "emotional eating") that put the weight on in the first place, and losing weight means facing them. Every time I go below a "0" on the scale they pop up.
I found Marion Woodman's "Addiction to Perfection" very helpful for some of this.
The way we imagine our lives is the way we are going to go on living our lives.
- James Hillman, Healing Fiction
* * * * * * * * * *
NARF and member of Deplorable Cultus since 1967
|
|
|
Arandiel
Grey Havens
Nov 11 2011, 5:54pm
Post #88 of 243
(1821 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Actually, as quiet as it is around here during the day mid-week
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
I sorta like the busy-ness here on the weekends. I think it's because the house gets livelier on Saturdays. There's an everyday kind of magical quality to it.
Walk to Rivendell: There and Back Again Challenge - getting thirteen rowdy Dwarves, one grumpy Wizard, and a beleaguered Hobbit from Bag End to the Lonely Mountain
Join us, Thursdays on Main!
|
|
|
Ginger
Rohan
Nov 11 2011, 5:55pm
Post #89 of 243
(1867 views)
Shortcut
|
How's the probably not so little guy anymore?
|
|
|
dernwyn
Forum Admin
/ Moderator
Nov 11 2011, 5:55pm
Post #90 of 243
(1794 views)
Shortcut
|
Do you remember how easy it was to crash those boards - and how rapidly threads could fall off the first page, and fade into near-oblivion!
We have excellent Boards-masters, that's fer sure!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"I desired dragons with a profound desire"
"It struck me last night that you might write a fearfully good romantic drama, with as much of the 'supernatural' as you cared to introduce. Have you ever thought of it?"
-Geoffrey B. Smith, letter to JRR Tolkien, 1915
|
|
|
grammaboodawg
Immortal
Nov 11 2011, 5:56pm
Post #91 of 243
(1822 views)
Shortcut
|
See! Fate take a hand! I hope all is well with you and that you're having oodles of fun :)
Here's one to keep you busy whilst visiting.
Take care... it's great to see you :D
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
TORn's Observations Lists
Unused Scenes
|
|
|
HappyHobbitess
Rohan
Nov 11 2011, 5:56pm
Post #92 of 243
(1812 views)
Shortcut
|
|
That's a great way of putting it, Arandiel!
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
...indeed, it will make a good story, because something much scarier didn't happen!
Thanks for the well-wishes!
"Yes, but what about SECOND breakfast?"
|
|
|
Jazmine
Tol Eressea
Nov 11 2011, 5:56pm
Post #93 of 243
(1791 views)
Shortcut
|
|
I don't think I could do this too often!
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
We have spent most of the day on the sofa. Usually our sofa can go days without even being sat on!
We've even decided to order a take-out tonight, so we don't even have to make the effort to cook!
|
|
|
RosieLass
Valinor
Nov 11 2011, 5:57pm
Post #94 of 243
(1834 views)
Shortcut
|
Our repro/office assistant is out on vacation this week, and I've been covering for her, so I've had lots to do. But I think it's under control. For now...
I'm not sure what I'm going to do this weekend. For once I'm not coming off dogsitting all week and feeling like I have a bunch of catch-up to do!
Following the Hobbit news is somewhat different for me than it was following the LOTR movie developments. While I do like The Hobbit very much, it's not as close to my heart as LOTR is, so I don't feel as strongly about the suspected changes as I did 10+ years ago.
I also haven't had a celebrity crush in a while, so...thank you Richard Armitage!
(I can't find the swoon smiley that I like..with pink floating hearts...)
It is always those with the fewest sensible things to say who make the loudest noise in saying them. --Precious Ramotswe (Alexander McCall Smith)
|
|
|
Ginger
Rohan
Nov 11 2011, 5:57pm
Post #95 of 243
(1801 views)
Shortcut
|
You're out on the US West Coast, right? My Mom's visiting my brother in Seattle. So when she calls me tomorrow (she calls me every day - I'm in NY), I'll be told it's awful weather?
|
|
|
HappyHobbitess
Rohan
Nov 11 2011, 5:58pm
Post #96 of 243
(1778 views)
Shortcut
|
I'm kind of jealous! Seriously, a person just needs a day to laze around and veg out once in a while. Live it up!
"Yes, but what about SECOND breakfast?"
|
|
|
Mar
Gondor
Nov 11 2011, 5:58pm
Post #97 of 243
(1763 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Life kicks our butts ~ we kick back. Keep on keepin on. //
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
An ill-humored person is a prisoner at the mercy of an enemy from which it is difficult to escape.
|
|
|
dernwyn
Forum Admin
/ Moderator
Nov 11 2011, 5:58pm
Post #98 of 243
(1825 views)
Shortcut
|
just seems very "home-y"! Even though it's not yet even Thanksgiving, I'll still be frosting these with butter icing and decorating them with red and green cherry halves.
Does Mr. HappyHobbit ice and decorate his?
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"I desired dragons with a profound desire"
"It struck me last night that you might write a fearfully good romantic drama, with as much of the 'supernatural' as you cared to introduce. Have you ever thought of it?"
-Geoffrey B. Smith, letter to JRR Tolkien, 1915
|
|
|
Magpie
Immortal
Nov 11 2011, 5:58pm
Post #99 of 243
(1853 views)
Shortcut
|
|
there were wisps of snow in the air yesterday
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
but otherwise it's been fairly warm (for Nov) and snow free. They predicted this. A warm fall. They also predicted a winter nearly as 'bad' (it's all perspective, I suppose) as last year's. We bought our 1st snowblower in anticipation and cut the branches off the pine tree by the back parking pad so we'll have a place to put the snow.
for the moment, it's sunny and a predicted high over the weekend of 50 so we'll be outside winterizing the house and yard.
LOTR soundtrack website
magpie avatar gallery ~ Torn Image Posting Guide
|
|
|
RosieLass
Valinor
Nov 11 2011, 5:58pm
Post #100 of 243
(1877 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Rah rah ree! Kick 'em in the knee!
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
Rah rah rass! Kick 'em in the other knee!
It is always those with the fewest sensible things to say who make the loudest noise in saying them. --Precious Ramotswe (Alexander McCall Smith)
|
|
|
grammaboodawg
Immortal
Nov 11 2011, 6:00pm
Post #101 of 243
(1908 views)
Shortcut
|
You got it!
OUCH! Scout got his piano tuned? poor puppy!
Give the brave soul a treat for me.
I hope he "heels" up fast and that you all have a wonderful weekend!
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
TORn's Observations Lists
Unused Scenes
|
|
|
RosieLass
Valinor
Nov 11 2011, 6:01pm
Post #102 of 243
(1902 views)
Shortcut
|
Sorry about the depression, though. Hope you're feeling better soon. (((hugs)))
It is always those with the fewest sensible things to say who make the loudest noise in saying them. --Precious Ramotswe (Alexander McCall Smith)
|
|
|
Arandiel
Grey Havens
Nov 11 2011, 6:01pm
Post #104 of 243
(1982 views)
Shortcut
|
|
I come from a family who recall our holidays by the appliances that broke for them
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
as in "was that the year the dishwasher broke or the washing machine? or was it the year the sewer pipe from the kitchen sink turned into a fountain in the basement?" They're hassles when they happen, but, oh, the fun we have recalling them!
Enjoy your unfolding anecdote!
Walk to Rivendell: There and Back Again Challenge - getting thirteen rowdy Dwarves, one grumpy Wizard, and a beleaguered Hobbit from Bag End to the Lonely Mountain
Join us, Thursdays on Main!
|
|
|
HappyHobbitess
Rohan
Nov 11 2011, 6:02pm
Post #105 of 243
(1928 views)
Shortcut
|
Yeah, I know what you mean...I really don't like thinking about what might have happened had I not walked by at exactly that moment. I couldn't smell anything or hear anything wrong, so how would I have known? As my Mom likes to say, it may have felt like an accident that I walked by just then, but it really wasn't.
As it is, the dear little house is still standing, and we'll have a fun weekend trying to fix the oven!
"Yes, but what about SECOND breakfast?"
|
|
|
diedye
Grey Havens
Nov 11 2011, 6:02pm
Post #107 of 243
(1982 views)
Shortcut
|
I came in just before TTT came out.
When I first heard that a LOTR movie had been made, I flashed back to Bakshi's version and rolled my eyes. "Oh great, just what we need... another crappy fantasy movie made for way-past-puberty fanboys!" So I skipped watching FOTR in the theatres until the DVD came out and it was on sale, so I figured, not having anything else to watch at the time, I'd give it a go. Little did I know that I would fall in love with not only the movie, but the books as well (which comes in handy when one is recovering from gall bladder surgery... it takes the mind off the pain and the incompetence of the health-"care" workers who live to torture you ). And here we are, nine years later, and it's become a mini-obsession with me. And I'm loving every minute of it!
I still can't drink anything "iffy", but I'll risk an ice cream float if you have one.
Cheers!
Blessed are the cracked,
For they are the ones who let in the light!
|
|
|
Arandiel
Grey Havens
Nov 11 2011, 6:03pm
Post #108 of 243
(1892 views)
Shortcut
|
Thanks for the laugh, RosieLass!
Walk to Rivendell: There and Back Again Challenge - getting thirteen rowdy Dwarves, one grumpy Wizard, and a beleaguered Hobbit from Bag End to the Lonely Mountain
Join us, Thursdays on Main!
|
|
|
elvenhobbit
Rohan
Nov 11 2011, 6:03pm
Post #109 of 243
(1912 views)
Shortcut
|
|
oh crumbs! lol! thats not much of a problem since i brought this...
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
http://www.google.co.uk/...&tx=64&ty=45
Elven by name, Hobbit by nature
'Road lead ever on and on
down from the door where it began
now far ahead the road has gone
down from where all began' -FOTR-
and through all the world has changed
the ages come and go with time
and yet those remain unchanged
unto they journey westward
over the sea...
and through it all we remain strong and true
for eternity is bonds unbroken
beyond the sea...
into the realm of TORN!
wheres breakfast?
beauty is not skin deep, it is as deep as the wish of the beholder.
fore! fore! wassup!
|
|
|
GAndyalf
Valinor
Nov 11 2011, 6:03pm
Post #110 of 243
(2018 views)
Shortcut
|
Have been greatly exaggerated!
It's been an extraordinarily busy few months in the GAndyalf household, here's the Cliff Notes version:
In late July a status conference was held that established the ground rules for how parental responsibilities would be done and worked out how much support my son was owed. Court mandates for therapy were also established.
In mid-August my son started school but a mere 4 days into the school year we were contacted that he had a slot at the Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning ( http://www.facebook.com/AcademyACLconnect ), which teaches ONLY gifted and talented curricula. As might be expected, those vastly increased expectations along with dealing with the after-effects of a divorce and my son is struggling a little (some B's and even a C in one class - though he's actually in a full grade-level higher for that subject), but his teacher is marvellous and the school is all we'd hoped it might be so this is a very positive development.
In late August and September my son played flag football and had both a good time and a very good year. The team finished 6 - 1 and there was some controversy in their only loss. My son was quite the playmaker on both sides of the ball and had no fewer than five touchdown runs called back because of his expert use of a stiffarm, which is quite legal in regular tackle football but this flag league called it a penalty (despite a few opposing runners doing the same where it was not called - hence the controversy in the loss).
September was quite the time for tightening of the belt and it got even tighter in October as most of the pay for my returning to graduate school was backward-paying instead of concurrent - meaning I had to wait until late October and early November to receive monies I was counting on to pay our living expenses.
When grad school finally started in October, the school did not get my my books until 2 full weeks into the term - which is only 5 1/2 weeks to begin with! - so that put me very much behind, which does not help when one is trying to get used to school after a three and a half year hiatus. Then within a week of my getting the book the university made another glitch and disenrolled me from the class despite that neither the professor nor myself had asked for me to be. It took another three days to get re-enrolled so now I was 2 1/2 weeks behind on a 5 1/2 week class. Not good. I ended up getting all the work done and passing the course but I hope that's the most difficult time I end up having towards the master's degree (Masters of Business Administration with a focus on Environment and Social Sustainability in case you've forgotten! ). I still plan on trying for a doctorate after the masters and that got a huge boost on Oct 17th when the Veteran's Administration sent me a letter. I can only presume the law has changed because I'd lost my appeal on this just 2 months prior, but the letter upped my GI Bill benefit for attending school from 50% to 100%, meaning much more of my tuition would be paid by the government and perhaps even more importantly, my monthly stipend for housing went up from about $370 or so to $650/month which is an enormous help!
Halloween was fraught with a few misadventures of the parental responsibility flavour but my son and I made mostly impromptu costumes and bought theatre makeup rather than use masks and did a pretty bangup job of creating some cool creatures to go out and play at the 3 parties we went to. I'm highly disappointed w/trick-or-treating here as this apartment complex has a large number of children but I only got perhaps 1/2 a dozen trick-or-treaters all night and this when I'd bought two VERY large bags of candy! My son similarly didn't get many folks even willing to answer their doors so most of his candy came from the leftovers I had. A bit of a bummer as I like Halloween.
I couldn't find a sitter for my son (overnights are always trickier) so I missed going down to Albuquerque (about 500 miles from where I live) for my friend's party - she throws THE BEST Halloween party ANYwhere!
November brought some good news as the restraining order was dropped in return for dropping a contempt of court so the military, which did not allow me to perform duty the entirety of 2010 has allowed me to go back to work for 2011, which will complete my requirements to be eligible to retire and I've put in my paperwork to retire January 25th 2012 after 24 years' service (20 which will have 'counted'), and 32 years overall as I'd had a couple breaks in service. It feels very surreal. The military has been a major part of my life for a VERY long time! The worst part is since I am a Reservist I will not receive any retirement money for 10 years (age 60), whereas every other government employee gets to receive their pensions at 55 (active duty military gets it immediately upon retirement, or as early as age 36!) Oh well. One of the really cool things is as a retiree I can sign up on a waiting list at any military base that flies if they're going somewhere I want to go - ANYwhere in the world and if the space is available I can fly there - so can my son! I'm thinking since I'm going to be a student that isn't working the next couple years that when my son is off from school that we're gonna fly some places because my school is all online classes which I can do from anywhere. 
Only thing missing in my life is a consort to share such awesome stuff with!  All things in time, but how long is patience gonna take to learn?! 
Must toddle as the home-made chicken soup is now done! Can I cook or CAN'T I?
Be well and Happy Fiesta Anniversary!
GAndyalf
"Be good, be careful, have fun, don't get arrested!"
---Marcia Michelle Alexander Hamilton, 7 Nov 1955 - 19 Nov 2009
|
|
|
grammaboodawg
Immortal
Nov 11 2011, 6:05pm
Post #112 of 243
(1966 views)
Shortcut
|
Here ya go... I promise not a single calorie or an smidge of fat in the whole thing!
I'm not surprised you're getting a bit beat up... but WOW! You've achieved so much in such a short time! Yeah... your plate is full, but you know you'll prevail!
*another hug* You are such an inspiration! :)
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
TORn's Observations Lists
Unused Scenes
|
|
|
HappyHobbitess
Rohan
Nov 11 2011, 6:08pm
Post #114 of 243
(1939 views)
Shortcut
|
Mr HH and I usually get too hungry to bother decorating much.
He started baking it a few years ago, after I got ecstatic over finding a loaf for sale at our Farmers Market. (He hadn't tasted cardamom bread before). It was delicious and we thought, we could make this ourselves! So Mr. HH took it on as a personal project, and it's become one of his signatures. His family requested that we bring it to Thanksgiving again this year, and my sister's asked for his recipe.
Anyway, that may be the first thing we make in the oven once it's fixed!
"Yes, but what about SECOND breakfast?"
|
|
|
grammaboodawg
Immortal
Nov 11 2011, 6:08pm
Post #115 of 243
(1922 views)
Shortcut
|
Twelve years! It doesn't seem like it! wow....
I hope you have a fantastic weekend, dear friend... and please STAY WARM AND SAFE!
*big hug*
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
TORn's Observations Lists
Unused Scenes
|
|
|
grammaboodawg
Immortal
Nov 11 2011, 6:10pm
Post #117 of 243
(1923 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Here's something to keep you busy
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
Sounds like a perfect weekend to watch a VERY LONG movie :D
I hope you have a great one, m'dear!
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
TORn's Observations Lists
Unused Scenes
|
|
|
elvenhobbit
Rohan
Nov 11 2011, 6:12pm
Post #118 of 243
(1974 views)
Shortcut
|
|
*nearly splutters hot chocolate drink over computer*...
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
well your a sight for sore eyes...or even sore typing fingers.....
it looks as if things are running more or less keelhaul shipshaped again m'dear!
if u want an update with mine i can give one.....but i wont go into it too far on a homecoming post
*places extra large slice of cake for u*
-e-
Elven by name, Hobbit by nature
'Road lead ever on and on
down from the door where it began
now far ahead the road has gone
down from where all began' -FOTR-
and through all the world has changed
the ages come and go with time
and yet those remain unchanged
unto they journey westward
over the sea...
and through it all we remain strong and true
for eternity is bonds unbroken
beyond the sea...
into the realm of TORN!
wheres breakfast?
beauty is not skin deep, it is as deep as the wish of the beholder.
fore! fore! wassup!
|
|
|
elvenhobbit
Rohan
Nov 11 2011, 6:16pm
Post #119 of 243
(1951 views)
Shortcut
|
|
/brings over ice cream float......hope u feel better soon/
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
Elven by name, Hobbit by nature
'Road lead ever on and on
down from the door where it began
now far ahead the road has gone
down from where all began' -FOTR-
and through all the world has changed
the ages come and go with time
and yet those remain unchanged
unto they journey westward
over the sea...
and through it all we remain strong and true
for eternity is bonds unbroken
beyond the sea...
into the realm of TORN!
wheres breakfast?
beauty is not skin deep, it is as deep as the wish of the beholder.
fore! fore! wassup!
|
|
|
dernwyn
Forum Admin
/ Moderator
Nov 11 2011, 6:16pm
Post #120 of 243
(1987 views)
Shortcut
|
Thanks for the heads-up, Magpie, the link needed a bit of "tweaking".
It sounds funny to say that Darkstone is fun to play with, but he is, isn't he!
And here's that infamous swimsuit: http://newboards.theonering.net/...um.cgi?;post=116680;
What a great list, Laera!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"I desired dragons with a profound desire"
"It struck me last night that you might write a fearfully good romantic drama, with as much of the 'supernatural' as you cared to introduce. Have you ever thought of it?"
-Geoffrey B. Smith, letter to JRR Tolkien, 1915
|
|
|
Ginger
Rohan
Nov 11 2011, 6:16pm
Post #121 of 243
(1891 views)
Shortcut
|
It's always good to see a familiar name.
|
|
|
Mar
Gondor
Nov 11 2011, 6:17pm
Post #122 of 243
(1907 views)
Shortcut
|
|
diedye! Girl, good to see you're still kickin!
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
Have loved your posts/writings over the long years. Be well.
An ill-humored person is a prisoner at the mercy of an enemy from which it is difficult to escape.
|
|
|
HappyHobbitess
Rohan
Nov 11 2011, 6:17pm
Post #123 of 243
(1934 views)
Shortcut
|
...if I'd finished reading the responses to the thread!
So, I will wish you happy packing and prepping instead! That's the one part of a vacation that I don't like...it can be stressful getting all ducks in a row! I'm never sure why ducks don't just get THEMSELVES in a row...why must they be herded?
"Yes, but what about SECOND breakfast?"
|
|
|
Arandiel
Grey Havens
Nov 11 2011, 6:18pm
Post #124 of 243
(1904 views)
Shortcut
|
you stick with the lifestyle modification ("diet" simply doesn't cut it for the project you've undertaken) and the writing, as will I. I daresay others here at TORn are on the same/similar roads as well. Just as Bilbo and Frodo had to slog through large swaths of their journeys, so do we. And then, unexpectedly, something clicks into place and the things we've struggled to hold to become simply the things we do, and joy finds us.
Walk to Rivendell: There and Back Again Challenge - getting thirteen rowdy Dwarves, one grumpy Wizard, and a beleaguered Hobbit from Bag End to the Lonely Mountain
Join us, Thursdays on Main!
|
|
|
Mar
Gondor
Nov 11 2011, 6:20pm
Post #125 of 243
(1896 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Wow! The joys and sorrows of life! Cheers for making it through to today.//
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
An ill-humored person is a prisoner at the mercy of an enemy from which it is difficult to escape.
|
|
|
HappyHobbitess
Rohan
Nov 11 2011, 6:21pm
Post #126 of 243
(1878 views)
Shortcut
|
At least with time, one can appreciate the humor!
And I shall henceforth think of this as my "unfolding anecdote."
"Yes, but what about SECOND breakfast?"
|
|
|
Eventides
Tol Eressea
Nov 11 2011, 6:27pm
Post #129 of 243
(1900 views)
Shortcut
|
First of all, GAndyalf, welcome back to Fiesta! :)
And second, I'm glad to hear that things are going well for you now!
Hope you have a great weekend!
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Eventides' Website: ListenUpReviews.com - Rockin' Choices In Entertainment!
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
"I stepped out of my body to let God slide in; although I'm still dressed in flesh that I spiritually died in. Alive in Christ a new creation started breathin', Life exists and through this came completion. ... I'm not that person anymore (more!)! That's what blood was shed for! No longer a failure, livin' life more abundantly, therefore you'll never see me livin' less than victory."
John Reuben.
"Desperation, needing You; every last breath I scream for You. Shatter me into a million pieces, make me new. ... Break me, mold me, make me what You want me to be; I am Yours, for You to use, so take and replace me with You."
Family Force 5.
"Under a light in Bethlehem, I was sifting through the sand; the saline burned my eyes, I was looking for Your hand. I gave up on myself, and left my pride disarmed; I cried out 'I'm alone!' and found myself in Your arms. 'Rest in Me, oh, My love; I have loved you before the world began. Rest in Me, oh, My love; you'll never wander too far to reach My hand.'"
Showbread.
|
|
|
Magpie
Immortal
Nov 11 2011, 6:28pm
Post #130 of 243
(1957 views)
Shortcut
|
were marked by who was ill with what. For about 5 years, we could not get through the Thanksgiving, Christmas, NY holiday season without someone having ear infections, strep throat, chicken pox, or the flu. And I mean someone (if not more than one) was sick on the actual holiday... not just in the 'season'.
LOTR soundtrack website
magpie avatar gallery ~ Torn Image Posting Guide
|
|
|
Arandiel
Grey Havens
Nov 11 2011, 6:28pm
Post #131 of 243
(1906 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Welcome back to the land of the living, then!
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
I hope things keep heading in a good direction for you and yours.
Walk to Rivendell: There and Back Again Challenge - getting thirteen rowdy Dwarves, one grumpy Wizard, and a beleaguered Hobbit from Bag End to the Lonely Mountain
Join us, Thursdays on Main!
|
|
|
One Ringer
Tol Eressea
Nov 11 2011, 6:30pm
Post #132 of 243
(1944 views)
Shortcut
|
I'm going to be approaching five years with TORn in 2012. Thinking of that suddenly makes me feel like I've been here for much longer as opposed to four years not seeming long; it's amazing what one year can mean. I know I haven't been around for as long as some, or as active as others, but every visit to this place is fun to just escape into a world of fellow fans whether it's to talk geek or just share a good story. There's not much more I can really say (I actually have to get going to pick up some drywall) but I hope that the boards can last long after the Hobbit films have hit DVD and Blu-Ray, and that this very simple place can continue to play host to such fellowship among fans for ages to come.
Happy Homecoming!
"Oh, the cleverness of me."
|
|
|
Arandiel
Grey Havens
Nov 11 2011, 6:31pm
Post #133 of 243
(1905 views)
Shortcut
|
|
That sounds like our holiday season last year -
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
Which I won't detail right now - it was worse than bad.
Here's to a healthy season for you and yours, and us and ours, this year!
Walk to Rivendell: There and Back Again Challenge - getting thirteen rowdy Dwarves, one grumpy Wizard, and a beleaguered Hobbit from Bag End to the Lonely Mountain
Join us, Thursdays on Main!
|
|
|
Ainu Laire
Tol Eressea
Nov 11 2011, 6:32pm
Post #134 of 243
(1975 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Checking in, with some updates...
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
Hey all. Happy Vet's day, happy Friday Homecoming Fiesta, Happy Nigel Tufnel day (http://www.facebook.com/...elTufnelDay11.11.11/ :P). This is just the day of days.
So, my grandmother passed away at the old age of 90 on October 19th. It sucked, for a couple weeks, after that. We buried her on the 27th... it's been a bit easier since, and while it still makes me a little sad, I'm back on track with school, and paperwork, and all.
Speaking of paperwork! My school didn't end up helping me much with my financial needs to study abroad, so I turned to Sallie Mae. I'm going to complete filling out that with tonight. I'm also finishing up the portfolio I need to send to Massey since it's an art school. After that, it's more paperwork: housing information, apply for scholarships, financial stuff, and in December book group flight, apply for student immigration visa... oh my goodness. It's coming up so fast.
The anticipated departure date is February 11. So. That means exactly three months from now. I get butterflies in my stomach just thinking about it! Wellington, here I come!
*bounces*
My Website! ~ My artwork and photography at dA
NARF since age 8, when I refused to read the Hobbit because the cover looked boring and icky.
|
|
|
HappyHobbitess
Rohan
Nov 11 2011, 6:33pm
Post #135 of 243
(1936 views)
Shortcut
|
|
That must be so challenging...
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
...to keep going and keep at it, even though it seems to get harder the more you accomplish. I'm with Arandiel here; this is a major lifestyle change, and you are doing such a good job.
I read an article in the NY Times recently about how psychologically difficult weight loss can be, that our brains seem to be programmed to make it as tough as possible. We all applaud you for everything you've done so far, and for keeping on, despite the depression.
"Yes, but what about SECOND breakfast?"
|
|
|
HappyHobbitess
Rohan
Nov 11 2011, 6:33pm
Post #136 of 243
(1918 views)
Shortcut
|
"Yes, but what about SECOND breakfast?"
|
|
|
dernwyn
Forum Admin
/ Moderator
Nov 11 2011, 6:35pm
Post #137 of 243
(1923 views)
Shortcut
|
Hard lemonade with a hot chocolate chaser! But with weather like that, you could use it. The stinging hail is no fun.
Are you still at the library?
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"I desired dragons with a profound desire"
"It struck me last night that you might write a fearfully good romantic drama, with as much of the 'supernatural' as you cared to introduce. Have you ever thought of it?"
-Geoffrey B. Smith, letter to JRR Tolkien, 1915
|
|
|
NottaSackville
Valinor
Nov 11 2011, 6:38pm
Post #138 of 243
(1989 views)
Shortcut
|
But I'll always be "from" Minnesota.
I spent time growing up in SD, ND and various places in Minnesota, including, most fondly, Duluth.
And they don't sell Honey Weiss out here, curse them!
Notta
How will you get to the Lonely Mountain?
Help TORn log enough miles to get us to Smaug's home by Dec. 2013: Walk to Rivendell - Thursdays on Main (image courtesy of Arwen's daughter)
(This post was edited by NottaSackville on Nov 11 2011, 6:39pm)
|
|
|
dernwyn
Forum Admin
/ Moderator
Nov 11 2011, 6:43pm
Post #139 of 243
(1961 views)
Shortcut
|
to get that coil changed - that was scary, you could have had a fire!
I think my braid might be a sweeter one than the one Mr. HH makes. Do you have his recipe handy? Here's mine:
Ingredients:
3/4 c. butter, divided
1/2 c. milk, plus extra for frosting
1/2 c. water
5-6 c. flour, divided
2 pkg. yeast, at room temperature
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cardamom
1/2 c. honey
2 tsp. vanilla, divided
2 eggs at room temperature
1-2 c. confectioner's sugar
Directions:
In a small pan, heat 1/2 c. butter, 1/2 c. milk, and the water until the butter is melted and the temperature reaches 110º to 120º F. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix 2 c. flour, the yeast, salt, and cardamom.
Beat in the heated liquids, honey, 1 tsp. vanilla, and the eggs. Stir in enough of the remaining flour until the dough can be handled for kneading. Knead 200 times on floured board, kneading in more flour as needed. Place in a medium-sized greased bowl; cover and let the dough rise in a warm place until double in size, 1 to 2 hours.
Punch down the dough. Grease 2 or 3 baking sheets. Divide the dough into halves (for 2 large loaves) or thirds (for 3 smaller loaves). Divide each of these portions into thirds. Roll each of these thirds into a rope, about 14”-18” long. On each sheet, make braids using the 3 ropes. Tuck the ends under. Cover braids; let rise in warm place until double, 1/2 to 1 hour.
Bake at 350º for 18 min. To prevent over-browning, cover with foil for first 12 minutes.
Remove to cooling rack. When cool, frost and decorate as desired.
For the frosting, melt 1/4 cup butter in a small pan. Keeping heat on low, mix in enough confectioner’s sugar until it becomes a lump. Blend in 1 tsp. vanilla, then add the milk, 1 T. at a time, until the frosting is a good consistency to spoon over the braids. Be careful, a little milk goes a long way!
Decorate with candied cherries, nuts, sprinkles, etc.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"I desired dragons with a profound desire"
"It struck me last night that you might write a fearfully good romantic drama, with as much of the 'supernatural' as you cared to introduce. Have you ever thought of it?"
-Geoffrey B. Smith, letter to JRR Tolkien, 1915
|
|
|
NottaSackville
Valinor
Nov 11 2011, 6:53pm
Post #141 of 243
(1923 views)
Shortcut
|
|
You have to know the 4 streets they keep plowed/salted at all times and just use those.
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
Everything else requires backpacks & snowshoes.
Notta
How will you get to the Lonely Mountain?
Help TORn log enough miles to get us to Smaug's home by Dec. 2013: Walk to Rivendell - Thursdays on Main (image courtesy of Arwen's daughter)
|
|
|
HappyHobbitess
Rohan
Nov 11 2011, 6:53pm
Post #142 of 243
(1925 views)
Shortcut
|
...has TORN ever had a baking group, or a cooking group or something? I love it every time somebody shares a recipe on here.
I will have to check with him to know which one, but I'm pretty sure it's one of these two. He likes finding new recipes on online sites; I usually use cookbooks and hit up family and friends. Between the two of us, we find some good stuff!
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/cardamom-bread/detail.aspx
http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,194,151183-232194,00.html
Whichever recipe it is, it is a bit sweet, but I wouldn't say sweetness is it's biggest characteristic. I don't really think of it as a desert, but more of a special snack. It sounds like yours is more desert-y! Yum!
"Yes, but what about SECOND breakfast?"
|
|
|
Arandiel
Grey Havens
Nov 11 2011, 6:54pm
Post #143 of 243
(1873 views)
Shortcut
|
- the good kind of busy, from the sound of it! Studying in another country is such a wonderful experience - enjoy! And TORn'll be right there with you!
Walk to Rivendell: There and Back Again Challenge - getting thirteen rowdy Dwarves, one grumpy Wizard, and a beleaguered Hobbit from Bag End to the Lonely Mountain
Join us, Thursdays on Main!
|
|
|
Ainu Laire
Tol Eressea
Nov 11 2011, 6:55pm
Post #144 of 243
(1913 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Yes they will, what with me being in Wellington as they're filming the Hobbit!
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
Yes, I'm still completely and utterly thrilled about it, too XD
My Website! ~ My artwork and photography at dA
NARF since age 8, when I refused to read the Hobbit because the cover looked boring and icky.
|
|
|
Arandiel
Grey Havens
Nov 11 2011, 6:56pm
Post #145 of 243
(1883 views)
Shortcut
|
Walk to Rivendell: There and Back Again Challenge - getting thirteen rowdy Dwarves, one grumpy Wizard, and a beleaguered Hobbit from Bag End to the Lonely Mountain
Join us, Thursdays on Main!
|
|
|
Aunt Dora Baggins
Immortal
Nov 11 2011, 7:15pm
Post #146 of 243
(1845 views)
Shortcut
|
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"For DORA BAGGINS in memory of a LONG correspondence, with love from Bilbo; on a large wastebasket. Dora was Drogo's sister, and the eldest surviving female relative of Bilbo and Frodo; she was ninety-nine, and had written reams of good advice for more than half a century."
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"A Chance Meeting at Rivendell" and other stories
leleni at hotmail dot com
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
|
|
|
HappyHobbitess
Rohan
Nov 11 2011, 7:17pm
Post #147 of 243
(1875 views)
Shortcut
|
|
I'm glad you have so much to look forward to!
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
It sounds like it's been a tough stretch for you, but what joy that you get to go to New Zealand after all!
"Yes, but what about SECOND breakfast?"
|
|
|
GAndyalf
Valinor
Nov 11 2011, 7:23pm
Post #148 of 243
(1937 views)
Shortcut
|
Glad you're able to horse around with us here!
To qvote a very old cartoon (I grew up with it), "<smacks lips full of cake and frosting> Cake GOOD! But girl, BETTER!" ---Igor from one of the old monster cartoons. Igor had wanted Dr Frankenstein to make a girl for him since he'd made one for his creature. When Dr Frankenstein was too preoccupied to pay attention, Igor took Dr Frankenstein's book, "My Favourite Recipes" and following the directions had made a very good cake.
Aye, "stuff" is aligning fairly nicely at the moment. One argument over exactly what grade I EARNED over the school fiasco, but other than that 'stuff' is pretty good at the moment.
Hope it aligns for you VERY soon too! You DESSERT - err - DESERVE it!
"Be good, be careful, have fun, don't get arrested!"
---Marcia Michelle Alexander Hamilton, 7 Nov 1955 - 19 Nov 2009
|
|
|
GAndyalf
Valinor
Nov 11 2011, 7:24pm
Post #149 of 243
(1912 views)
Shortcut
|
|
And bon voyage to you, good Mar!//
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
"Be good, be careful, have fun, don't get arrested!"
---Marcia Michelle Alexander Hamilton, 7 Nov 1955 - 19 Nov 2009
|
|
|
GAndyalf
Valinor
Nov 11 2011, 7:26pm
Post #150 of 243
(1873 views)
Shortcut
|
Thag you very BUCH! (No, I don't have a cold, but it sounded more funner! )
As the song says, "so far, so good"! <Drops a dime in the jukebox to play Billy Joel's "Pressure">
And you!
"Be good, be careful, have fun, don't get arrested!"
---Marcia Michelle Alexander Hamilton, 7 Nov 1955 - 19 Nov 2009
|
|
|
GAndyalf
Valinor
Nov 11 2011, 7:27pm
Post #151 of 243
(1827 views)
Shortcut
|
The trick is to not let loose of the rudder! Even in rough seas, if you keep at the tiller eventually you get to mark twain!
"Be good, be careful, have fun, don't get arrested!"
---Marcia Michelle Alexander Hamilton, 7 Nov 1955 - 19 Nov 2009
|
|
|
elvenhobbit
Rohan
Nov 11 2011, 7:39pm
Post #152 of 243
(1896 views)
Shortcut
|
is a little quote on a film i once saw 'its alive...igor!' but yes even i can make a grand cake.....
and no - do not ask for a cake order for xmas as we are inundated with them - hahahah!
hmm, well that is hardly any argument compared now is it?
dessert it indeed....
not much changing here....dont feel like i had been on vacation...no jobs at all this week...no work in this city its just about dried out......
still. enjoy the ''blue sky at the end of the tunnel'' m'dear
-e-
Elven by name, Hobbit by nature
'Road lead ever on and on
down from the door where it began
now far ahead the road has gone
down from where all began' -FOTR-
and through all the world has changed
the ages come and go with time
and yet those remain unchanged
unto they journey westward
over the sea...
and through it all we remain strong and true
for eternity is bonds unbroken
beyond the sea...
into the realm of TORN!
wheres breakfast?
beauty is not skin deep, it is as deep as the wish of the beholder.
fore! fore! wassup!
|
|
|
Bound
Rohan
Nov 11 2011, 7:54pm
Post #153 of 243
(1868 views)
Shortcut
|
I'll have a champagne - since we're celebrating
To all celebrating this homecoming... Enjoy...
Have to say these boards are filled with very kind and polite people and what better place to continue one's tolkien's obsessions.
Back in the real world - myself and my long term lady friend had decided (finally) to get all official and we will be getting married in July 2012.
So 2012 won't only be about waiting for The Hobbit... ;p
The man in black fled across the desert and the gunslinger followed
|
|
|
Patty
Immortal
Nov 11 2011, 7:59pm
Post #154 of 243
(1918 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Howdy. And yes, late, as usual.
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
Greetings to all our long-last TORnsibs; you've all been missed. Greetings to all who lurk, old and new (wonder what ever happened to Fingon? Tampa Phil and Nimrodel? And many many others who were/are dearly loved--you know who you are.) Is anyone still in touch with Sooth and Nenya? Ah, the elder days...
Can't stop..I thought the grandPattys were coming to stay tomorrow, but instead they are coming today, and I must hit the grocery to stock up and accomodate them.
Happy homecoming, TORn! Thank you to our administrators and to our staff and spies. We appreciate your work more than you can know.
Permanent address: Into the West
|
|
|
greendragon
Sr. Staff
Nov 11 2011, 7:59pm
Post #155 of 243
(1898 views)
Shortcut
|
Phew - nearly missed Homecoming! (Thanks for reminding staffers, gramma!) I'm sitting in the house of L.Ron Halfelven, about to begin a movie marathon of Deathly Hallows parts 1 and 2, but first we're drinking to TORn, to all our friends here, and to the fact that we would not be friends without these wonderful message boards!
I joined TORn soon after FotR came out, that June L.Ron was the first TORnsib I met in RL, and since then I have had many wonderful journeys and RL encounters with fabulous people who have become dear friends. So it's only a flying visit but with much love for TORn and all TORnsibs. Or TOrnadoes, if you insist. Definitely this calls for bubbly - not that I need an excuse! Cheers all!
'There are older and fouler things than orcs in the deep places of my fridge...'
'You never know what will happen next, when once you get mixed up with TORnsibs and their friends.'
|
|
|
L. Ron Halfelven
Grey Havens
Nov 11 2011, 8:06pm
Post #156 of 243
(1900 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Almost 10 years to the day after TORn sent me on my journey...
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
...I found myself looking on a familiar sight. Cheers, friends old and new!
Fight for us! And regain your honor, learn valuable technical skills, and qualify for up to four years' college tuition under the GI Bill! What say you?
|
|
|
dernwyn
Forum Admin
/ Moderator
Nov 11 2011, 8:21pm
Post #157 of 243
(1841 views)
Shortcut
|
The first recipe called for a bread machine, so I've printed out the second one - I'd love to make this as loaves for my own family!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"I desired dragons with a profound desire"
"It struck me last night that you might write a fearfully good romantic drama, with as much of the 'supernatural' as you cared to introduce. Have you ever thought of it?"
-Geoffrey B. Smith, letter to JRR Tolkien, 1915
|
|
|
HappyHobbitess
Rohan
Nov 11 2011, 8:24pm
Post #158 of 243
(1865 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Ha, well, we don't have a bread machine...
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
...so it must be the second one he uses!
Enjoy1
"Yes, but what about SECOND breakfast?"
|
|
|
Annael
Immortal
Nov 11 2011, 8:37pm
Post #159 of 243
(1866 views)
Shortcut
|
the only reason why I'm succeeding this time with the lifestyle modification is that this time, I am doing it with friends. Their ability to listen and talk me back on track when I derail (or want to) is the key ingredient.
Also, I find others' success to be really inspirational, so as someone who is almost back into a size 12 (I have to hoist up the 14s every few minutes) I say hooray to you and also thank you for showing me it can be done!
The way we imagine our lives is the way we are going to go on living our lives.
- James Hillman, Healing Fiction
* * * * * * * * * *
NARF and member of Deplorable Cultus since 1967
|
|
|
dernwyn
Forum Admin
/ Moderator
Nov 11 2011, 8:40pm
Post #160 of 243
(1850 views)
Shortcut
|
But at least it's really GOOD this time!
How far can one walk into Mordor? Only half-way...after that, you're walking OUT.
Welcome back, GAndy!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"I desired dragons with a profound desire"
"It struck me last night that you might write a fearfully good romantic drama, with as much of the 'supernatural' as you cared to introduce. Have you ever thought of it?"
-Geoffrey B. Smith, letter to JRR Tolkien, 1915
|
|
|
Annael
Immortal
Nov 11 2011, 8:40pm
Post #161 of 243
(1879 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Seattle might not get too much
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
the high winds are coming down the Strait of Juan de Fuca, so me'n Elberbeth, who are on either side of that, will feel it, but then it will mostly go east and miss Seattle.
Of course, they are making so much fuss about it, probably nothing much will happen. Right now it's still (but raining hard - guess that's the end of our Indian summer).
The way we imagine our lives is the way we are going to go on living our lives.
- James Hillman, Healing Fiction
* * * * * * * * * *
NARF and member of Deplorable Cultus since 1967
|
|
|
dernwyn
Forum Admin
/ Moderator
Nov 11 2011, 8:41pm
Post #162 of 243
(1859 views)
Shortcut
|
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"I desired dragons with a profound desire"
"It struck me last night that you might write a fearfully good romantic drama, with as much of the 'supernatural' as you cared to introduce. Have you ever thought of it?"
-Geoffrey B. Smith, letter to JRR Tolkien, 1915
|
|
|
dernwyn
Forum Admin
/ Moderator
Nov 11 2011, 8:43pm
Post #163 of 243
(1836 views)
Shortcut
|
What's that phrase - something about it taking a heap o' vittles to fill a young hobbit's stomach! Better stock up well, Patty!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"I desired dragons with a profound desire"
"It struck me last night that you might write a fearfully good romantic drama, with as much of the 'supernatural' as you cared to introduce. Have you ever thought of it?"
-Geoffrey B. Smith, letter to JRR Tolkien, 1915
|
|
|
GAndyalf
Valinor
Nov 11 2011, 8:43pm
Post #164 of 243
(1840 views)
Shortcut
|
If I'm successful in what I'm envisioning it would be DR GAndy?! That's TOO funny to even IMAGINE! BWA! HAHAHAHA! <Puts out some of his home-made chicken soup for Fiesta-goers>
"Be good, be careful, have fun, don't get arrested!"
---Marcia Michelle Alexander Hamilton, 7 Nov 1955 - 19 Nov 2009
|
|
|
dernwyn
Forum Admin
/ Moderator
Nov 11 2011, 8:45pm
Post #165 of 243
(1863 views)
Shortcut
|
That's the perfect way to see them - enjoy!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"I desired dragons with a profound desire"
"It struck me last night that you might write a fearfully good romantic drama, with as much of the 'supernatural' as you cared to introduce. Have you ever thought of it?"
-Geoffrey B. Smith, letter to JRR Tolkien, 1915
|
|
|
dernwyn
Forum Admin
/ Moderator
Nov 11 2011, 8:50pm
Post #166 of 243
(1911 views)
Shortcut
|
Thanks, there's nothing like home-made soup! I'd have some of my fresh-baked cardamom braid with this, but it's for a fair tomorrow...well, who knows, I'm making six braids so if one doesn't come out looking nice enough...
Dr., eh? So your son could go around telling everyone that his dad's a doctor!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"I desired dragons with a profound desire"
"It struck me last night that you might write a fearfully good romantic drama, with as much of the 'supernatural' as you cared to introduce. Have you ever thought of it?"
-Geoffrey B. Smith, letter to JRR Tolkien, 1915
|
|
|
dernwyn
Forum Admin
/ Moderator
Nov 11 2011, 8:53pm
Post #167 of 243
(1825 views)
Shortcut
|
a "familiar site"!
Cheers, L.Ron, and enjoy the movies!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"I desired dragons with a profound desire"
"It struck me last night that you might write a fearfully good romantic drama, with as much of the 'supernatural' as you cared to introduce. Have you ever thought of it?"
-Geoffrey B. Smith, letter to JRR Tolkien, 1915
|
|
|
GAndyalf
Valinor
Nov 11 2011, 8:59pm
Post #168 of 243
(1894 views)
Shortcut
|
|
<Eyes cardamom braid hungrily>
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
That WOULD go nicely w/the soup!
Yup, the plan is to get a doctorate so that I can go overseas to work. In 4 1/2 years (when the boy's 13 - I can't BELIEVE he's gonna be NINE in January!) we're going to Europe for a year, then Australia, Asia, S. America, and finally Africa for a year each. When it comes to Antarctica at 18 just a few weeks - no culture and not all THAT much to see! But "The Plan" is beginning to go the way I envisioned so this is a GOOD thing!
"Be good, be careful, have fun, don't get arrested!"
---Marcia Michelle Alexander Hamilton, 7 Nov 1955 - 19 Nov 2009
|
|
|
Aunt Dora Baggins
Immortal
Nov 11 2011, 9:42pm
Post #170 of 243
(1818 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Don't know if this would be any help:
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
I've also had the experience of depression going along with weight loss. After years and years, I figured out that for me depression is linked to low estrogen levels. And since fat cells produce estrogen, losing weight meant losing estrogen. After my hysterectomy, I was determined not to do hormone supplements. But that turned out to be a really bad idea. Now that I'm taking a *very* small supplement, I feel great.
My doctor told me last week I need to lose weight for the sake of blood sugar and blood pressure, so I'm motivated now. I've lost six pounds since then. I know the rate will slow, but I do know how to do this when I'm motivated, and I am now. I can feel the difference when I bend over to tie my shoes; my stomach doesn't get in the way as much :-)
Hugs to you, and keep writing. You don't have to "win" at NaNo for it to be worth doing. I "won" last year, and decided I was never putting myself through that again. So this year I'm editing last year's novel, and if I ever do NaNo again, I'll set my own personal goal that will fit in better with my long work days.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"For DORA BAGGINS in memory of a LONG correspondence, with love from Bilbo; on a large wastebasket. Dora was Drogo's sister, and the eldest surviving female relative of Bilbo and Frodo; she was ninety-nine, and had written reams of good advice for more than half a century."
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"A Chance Meeting at Rivendell" and other stories
leleni at hotmail dot com
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
|
|
|
Aunt Dora Baggins
Immortal
Nov 11 2011, 9:52pm
Post #172 of 243
(1920 views)
Shortcut
|
|
*Helping myself to a huge virtual chocolate shake*
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
since virtual food only has virtual calories :-)
My doctor told me last week I need to lose weight and exercise more, as my blood sugar is up, and my blood pressure has been too. I'm not really that overweight; I'm at 25 on the BMI index, but these health problems are worth tackling. I've been having trouble with my feet lately, and he fingered pre-diabetes as a possible cause.
I know how to lose weight; it's just getting motivated that's the key. So I'm motivated now. I've lost six pounds since the doctor visit, and I'm over at the gym every day with my aching feet working out on the elliptical and reading my kindle.
I cheated a bit yesterday and donated a pint of blood, which is a pound, but of course that doesn't stay off ;-)
Anyway, I have some lovely memories of TORn. I arrived in the fall of 2001, hideously depressed about 9/11 and my mother's declining health. It took her another nine years to die, but it began then. LotR and TORn and Figwit kept me going through those dark times, and I'm so grateful to this place.
Other people have mentioned the pink bathing suit episode, so I don't have to repeat that, but it was of course a highlight.
I didn't handle the Map adventure very well, but that's worth mentioning too: link Here's what the Map looked like: link
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"For DORA BAGGINS in memory of a LONG correspondence, with love from Bilbo; on a large wastebasket. Dora was Drogo's sister, and the eldest surviving female relative of Bilbo and Frodo; she was ninety-nine, and had written reams of good advice for more than half a century."
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"A Chance Meeting at Rivendell" and other stories
leleni at hotmail dot com
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
(This post was edited by Aunt Dora Baggins on Nov 11 2011, 9:58pm)
|
|
|
Aunt Dora Baggins
Immortal
Nov 11 2011, 10:03pm
Post #173 of 243
(1871 views)
Shortcut
|
We've been having odd pitter-patters from inside the walls that I have assumed were mice (the cat seems very interested) but maybe I should keep and eye and nose out for electrical problems. :-/ Thanks for the warning, and I'm so glad you're OK!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"For DORA BAGGINS in memory of a LONG correspondence, with love from Bilbo; on a large wastebasket. Dora was Drogo's sister, and the eldest surviving female relative of Bilbo and Frodo; she was ninety-nine, and had written reams of good advice for more than half a century."
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"A Chance Meeting at Rivendell" and other stories
leleni at hotmail dot com
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
|
|
|
Menelwyn
Rohan
Nov 11 2011, 10:13pm
Post #174 of 243
(1899 views)
Shortcut
|
It's been a while since I've been around here, but I heard from a special mellon that today was Homecoming, so I thought I would come say hi! It's good to see everyone, both the faces from the past and the new ones, and to see that all the excitement still continues!
*raises glass of miruvor to what is still the best site on the web!*
Happy Homecoming to all my dear friends!
|
|
|
Roheryn
Tol Eressea
Nov 11 2011, 11:12pm
Post #175 of 243
(1909 views)
Shortcut
|
It really does feel like coming home when I pop in here. I'd forgotten about homecoming so I picked a good day to poke my nose in, even if I'm a day late! *Helps self to a Diet Coke and stares longingly at the rum*
I could cozy up to a fire and reminesce about the good ol' times on TORn til everyone's bored to tears, but I'll spare you that. :-) How could I possibly pick just one to share here? I think my favorite times on the boards used to be the limerick wars and pants threads. But of course there was all the fun we had *off* the boards too!
It's a dreary rainy day here and feels more like a northern-hemisphere November day than a southern-hemisphere one (which is actually okay by me: it's SUPPOSED to be dreary in November!). The princelings and NZ Strider are hard at work on train projects, and little NZ Wriggler (I think she needs a new name) is sound asleep, the way we like her! Here's a recent picture of her:
Happy homecoming weekend, everyone! It's great to have this as an annual event.
I'm off to bake cookies (does anyone else have uncontrollable urges to bake cookies on dreary rainy days?).
|
|
|
Mar
Gondor
Nov 12 2011, 12:05am
Post #176 of 243
(1722 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Well met! Speak 'friend' and enter L. Ron //
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
An ill-humored person is a prisoner at the mercy of an enemy from which it is difficult to escape.
|
|
|
Mar
Gondor
Nov 12 2011, 12:10am
Post #177 of 243
(1755 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Ooo I want to pinch those adorable cheeks!
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
I mean the baby's of course. Yes, baking and cold wet weather come together. Good to see you Ro and to know life is good for you and NZ Strider.
An ill-humored person is a prisoner at the mercy of an enemy from which it is difficult to escape.
|
|
|
Elizabeth
Half-elven
Nov 12 2011, 12:43am
Post #178 of 243
(1769 views)
Shortcut
|
Hope the shaking has died down a bit there!
Join us in the Reading Room as we discuss the LotR Appendices! The real stories behind the Numenorians, Rohirrim, Elves, and Dwarves!
Elizabeth is the TORnsib formerly known as 'erather'
|
|
|
Elizabeth
Half-elven
Nov 12 2011, 12:45am
Post #179 of 243
(1838 views)
Shortcut
|
I never make it in before the bar closes, but it's nice to see you all again! Just think how much we can celebrate this time next year, with The Hobbit about to open!
Not much news from me, I'm home nursing a cold this weekend.
Join us in the Reading Room as we discuss the LotR Appendices! The real stories behind the Numenorians, Rohirrim, Elves, and Dwarves!
Elizabeth is the TORnsib formerly known as 'erather'
|
|
|
Oiotári
Tol Eressea
Nov 12 2011, 1:02am
Post #180 of 243
(1789 views)
Shortcut
|
Here I am, at the American Physical Society Prairie Section conference.
I had to give a talk about my summer research this morning, and I think that my brain is fried after listening to so many talks (more tomorrow...)
I'll grab myself a slice of coconut cream pie, yum
..The land of long-forgotten name:
......no man may ever anchor near;
..No steering star his hope may aim,
......for nether Night its marches drear,
..And waters wide no sail may tame,
......with shores encircled dark and sheer.
..O! Haven where my heart would be!
......the waves beat upon thy bar
..For ever echo endlessly,
......when longing leads thy thought afar
|
|
|
grammaboodawg
Immortal
Nov 12 2011, 1:14am
Post #181 of 243
(1772 views)
Shortcut
|
I have a feeling your eldest is going to do some great things on the big screen since she's already accomplished so much! She's one of those 110% people in the things she believes in :)
1310!!! WOW! That's what my Niece school counsellor/therapist calls "scary smart" :) Another one that will do some very wonderful things!
And a book-lover :) Little AE is hitting the ground running, too! Cripes, Dad.. I think there's one common denominator in all of this! *winkie, wink*
I'll bet they've all been worried about that Papa.
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
TORn's Observations Lists
Unused Scenes
|
|
|
grammaboodawg
Immortal
Nov 12 2011, 1:22am
Post #182 of 243
(1793 views)
Shortcut
|
OMG! She's gorgeous!! She shines happy! Wow... getting so big so fast. I'll bet the princeling's have a great time with her :)
Cripes it's great to see you :) I'll bet your days are action packed!
*massive hug* Say hi to NZS and huggle the kiddies for me!
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
TORn's Observations Lists
Unused Scenes
|
|
|
Aunt Dora Baggins
Immortal
Nov 12 2011, 1:31am
Post #183 of 243
(1761 views)
Shortcut
|
Train projects? What train projects? I think that's where Uncle Baggins is right now, at the Boys and Girls Club doing train projects with the kids there.
Your daughter is a little dolly :-)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"For DORA BAGGINS in memory of a LONG correspondence, with love from Bilbo; on a large wastebasket. Dora was Drogo's sister, and the eldest surviving female relative of Bilbo and Frodo; she was ninety-nine, and had written reams of good advice for more than half a century."
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"A Chance Meeting at Rivendell" and other stories
leleni at hotmail dot com
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
|
|
|
Silverlode
Forum Admin
/ Moderator
Nov 12 2011, 1:53am
Post #184 of 243
(1840 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Happy Homecoming, TORNsibs all!
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
My internet got knocked out for a few days due to necessary rewiring during a kitchen remodel, so I'm a bit late. But that makes the homecoming aspect even better, after all. It's nice to be back online again, and especially nice to be back on TORN.
Silverlode
"Of all faces those of our familiares are the ones both most difficult to play fantastic tricks with, and most difficult really to see with fresh attention. They have become like the things which once attracted us by their glitter, or their colour, or their shape, and we laid hands on them, and then locked them in our hoard, acquired them, and acquiring ceased to look at them.
Creative fantasy, because it is mainly trying to do something else [make something new], may open your hoard and let all the locked things fly away like cage-birds. The gems all turn into flowers or flames, and you will be warned that all you had (or knew) was dangerous and potent, not really effectively chained, free and wild; no more yours than they were you." -On Fairy Stories
|
|
|
Roheryn
Tol Eressea
Nov 12 2011, 2:06am
Post #185 of 243
(1784 views)
Shortcut
|
|
At least you didn't get "Return to Sender" upon your arrival! :-)
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
Great to see you, L. Ron -- I hope things are well with you these days! When are you next headed our way?
|
|
|
L. Ron Halfelven
Grey Havens
Nov 12 2011, 2:52am
Post #186 of 243
(1805 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Possibly for the Hobbit premiere! (Just a wild ambition at this point).//
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
|
|
|
dernwyn
Forum Admin
/ Moderator
Nov 12 2011, 3:13am
Post #187 of 243
(1809 views)
Shortcut
|
Thank you for linking to that, that has got to be one of the best moments on TORn!
And you handled the Map adventure as well as circumstances allowed. There were a lot of stresses all around, but this was a group effort, and we all pulled together and got one another through it, with the most extraordinary wonderful result!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"I desired dragons with a profound desire"
"It struck me last night that you might write a fearfully good romantic drama, with as much of the 'supernatural' as you cared to introduce. Have you ever thought of it?"
-Geoffrey B. Smith, letter to JRR Tolkien, 1915
|
|
|
dernwyn
Forum Admin
/ Moderator
Nov 12 2011, 3:14am
Post #188 of 243
(1722 views)
Shortcut
|
Welcome back - and I hope you can poke in more often!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"I desired dragons with a profound desire"
"It struck me last night that you might write a fearfully good romantic drama, with as much of the 'supernatural' as you cared to introduce. Have you ever thought of it?"
-Geoffrey B. Smith, letter to JRR Tolkien, 1915
|
|
|
silneldor
Half-elven
Nov 12 2011, 3:16am
Post #189 of 243
(1781 views)
Shortcut
|
It is good to see you here. Thoughts of you do go through my mind wondering how all is going. HUG!
''Sam put his ragged orc-cloak under his master's head, and covered them both with the grey robe of Lorien; and as he did so his thoughts went out to that fair land, and to the Elves, and he hoped that the cloth woven by their hands might have some virtue to keep them hidden beyond all hope in this wilderness of fear...But their luck held, and for the rest of that day they met no living or moving thing; and when night fell they vanished into the darkess of Mordor.'' - - -rotk, chapter III
Faerie contains many things besides elves and fays and besides dwarfs, witches, trolls, giants or dragons; it holds the seas, the sun, the moon, the sky; and the earth, and all things that are one in it: tree and bird, water and stone, wine and bread, and ourselves, mortal men, when we are enchanted."
— J.R.R. Tolkien
May the grace of Manwë let us soar with eagle's wings!
In the air, among the clouds in the sky
Here is where the birds of Manwe fly
Looking at the land, and the water that flows
The true beauty of earth shows
With the stars of Varda lighting my way
In all the realms this is where I stay
In the realm of Manwë Súlimo
|
|
|
silneldor
Half-elven
Nov 12 2011, 3:21am
Post #190 of 243
(1746 views)
Shortcut
|
I have lost count of the years. Hoom Hom. It has got to be around 7 or so.
May we roll ever on.
''Sam put his ragged orc-cloak under his master's head, and covered them both with the grey robe of Lorien; and as he did so his thoughts went out to that fair land, and to the Elves, and he hoped that the cloth woven by their hands might have some virtue to keep them hidden beyond all hope in this wilderness of fear...But their luck held, and for the rest of that day they met no living or moving thing; and when night fell they vanished into the darkess of Mordor.'' - - -rotk, chapter III
Faerie contains many things besides elves and fays and besides dwarfs, witches, trolls, giants or dragons; it holds the seas, the sun, the moon, the sky; and the earth, and all things that are one in it: tree and bird, water and stone, wine and bread, and ourselves, mortal men, when we are enchanted."
— J.R.R. Tolkien
May the grace of Manwë let us soar with eagle's wings!
In the air, among the clouds in the sky
Here is where the birds of Manwe fly
Looking at the land, and the water that flows
The true beauty of earth shows
With the stars of Varda lighting my way
In all the realms this is where I stay
In the realm of Manwë Súlimo
|
|
|
dernwyn
Forum Admin
/ Moderator
Nov 12 2011, 3:23am
Post #191 of 243
(1807 views)
Shortcut
|
She looks just like a little doll! A new name...hmm...well, since she's smaller than a filly, what about Swish-tail or Bumpkin? Have her brothers begun to spoil her yet?
Yes, we need another good pants thread sometime - or at least, a pun war, we haven't had one for a bit. Need to look for an opportunity...
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"I desired dragons with a profound desire"
"It struck me last night that you might write a fearfully good romantic drama, with as much of the 'supernatural' as you cared to introduce. Have you ever thought of it?"
-Geoffrey B. Smith, letter to JRR Tolkien, 1915
|
|
|
dernwyn
Forum Admin
/ Moderator
Nov 12 2011, 3:29am
Post #192 of 243
(1815 views)
Shortcut
|
*puts on hot water for tea, gets out honey*
Hope your cold is coming to the end of its cycle!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"I desired dragons with a profound desire"
"It struck me last night that you might write a fearfully good romantic drama, with as much of the 'supernatural' as you cared to introduce. Have you ever thought of it?"
-Geoffrey B. Smith, letter to JRR Tolkien, 1915
|
|
|
silneldor
Half-elven
Nov 12 2011, 3:39am
Post #193 of 243
(1884 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Hello gramma and all the gang near and far.
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
It has been a hecticly eclectic day and besides that there was all this different stuff to do.
I am glad to see a goodly number of sibs getting together today. It is a happy thing.
We have seen a goodly amount of the neatest events come to pass over the years, but we are still right in the middle of it all for there is so much yet to pass.
If i may say so, the folk we have that habitate this house are quite special. Not only are they ones to ride the fair winds of Middle-earth, their feet are still firmly on the ground. It has been a ride for me. I have grown in many ways. And you are the reason for it. Love you all.
Hoisting a Becks to toast a wonderful fellowship of good spirits here. May the road go ever on.
''Sam put his ragged orc-cloak under his master's head, and covered them both with the grey robe of Lorien; and as he did so his thoughts went out to that fair land, and to the Elves, and he hoped that the cloth woven by their hands might have some virtue to keep them hidden beyond all hope in this wilderness of fear...But their luck held, and for the rest of that day they met no living or moving thing; and when night fell they vanished into the darkess of Mordor.'' - - -rotk, chapter III
Faerie contains many things besides elves and fays and besides dwarfs, witches, trolls, giants or dragons; it holds the seas, the sun, the moon, the sky; and the earth, and all things that are one in it: tree and bird, water and stone, wine and bread, and ourselves, mortal men, when we are enchanted."
— J.R.R. Tolkien
May the grace of Manwë let us soar with eagle's wings!
In the air, among the clouds in the sky
Here is where the birds of Manwe fly
Looking at the land, and the water that flows
The true beauty of earth shows
With the stars of Varda lighting my way
In all the realms this is where I stay
In the realm of Manwë Súlimo
|
|
|
silneldor
Half-elven
Nov 12 2011, 3:49am
Post #194 of 243
(1766 views)
Shortcut
|
I always wish you the best:).
''Sam put his ragged orc-cloak under his master's head, and covered them both with the grey robe of Lorien; and as he did so his thoughts went out to that fair land, and to the Elves, and he hoped that the cloth woven by their hands might have some virtue to keep them hidden beyond all hope in this wilderness of fear...But their luck held, and for the rest of that day they met no living or moving thing; and when night fell they vanished into the darkess of Mordor.'' - - -rotk, chapter III
Faerie contains many things besides elves and fays and besides dwarfs, witches, trolls, giants or dragons; it holds the seas, the sun, the moon, the sky; and the earth, and all things that are one in it: tree and bird, water and stone, wine and bread, and ourselves, mortal men, when we are enchanted."
— J.R.R. Tolkien
May the grace of Manwë let us soar with eagle's wings!
In the air, among the clouds in the sky
Here is where the birds of Manwe fly
Looking at the land, and the water that flows
The true beauty of earth shows
With the stars of Varda lighting my way
In all the realms this is where I stay
In the realm of Manwë Súlimo
|
|
|
dernwyn
Forum Admin
/ Moderator
Nov 12 2011, 3:56am
Post #195 of 243
(1767 views)
Shortcut
|
|
"May the road go ever on"...amen to that!
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
So much has happened...and still so much to come!
Do you have the woodstove up and running by now?
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"I desired dragons with a profound desire"
"It struck me last night that you might write a fearfully good romantic drama, with as much of the 'supernatural' as you cared to introduce. Have you ever thought of it?"
-Geoffrey B. Smith, letter to JRR Tolkien, 1915
|
|
|
Roheryn
Tol Eressea
Nov 12 2011, 4:41am
Post #196 of 243
(1814 views)
Shortcut
|
but in her case, they're not.
Eldarion is great with her, and sometimes insists on sitting with her while I shower, even when she's soundly asleep, just to ensure that she's okay. If she's awake while I shower, he sits with her and reads her books to entertain her. He's also great about shoving her pacifier back in her mouth when she hollers while we're in the car! NZ Walker is pretty good with her, but has a shorter attention span.
And speaking of pants, I find myself trying (and failing) to avoid saying the word "pants" to the natives here: "pants" means "underwear", and they use "trousers" instead. I just never can remember that in time in conversation, and find myself saying things like "That's a nice pair of pants you've got on!" or "I got my pants dirty earlier, but I'm wearing them now anyways". To their credit, they usually don't snigger...
|
|
|
Roheryn
Tol Eressea
Nov 12 2011, 4:46am
Post #197 of 243
(1826 views)
Shortcut
|
The boys are absolutely obsessed with all things related to Thomas the Tank engine (and, actually, with anything to do with trains in general); we've got extensive collections of tracks in three different styles (wooden, blue plastic, and grey plastic). Any arrangement of tracks that they put together is an "island", as in an "Island of Sodor". I am constantly stumbling over engines, train cars, and tracks scattered about the house. Uncle Baggins must have a fantastic time at the Boys and Girls Club playing trains; what a great thing to be involved with. My boys would love to play with him!
|
|
|
Roheryn
Tol Eressea
Nov 12 2011, 4:55am
Post #198 of 243
(1786 views)
Shortcut
|
How fantastic to think of you and L Ron enjoying the Deathly Hallows together. Hope you're enjoying yourselves! Great to see you here, even if it's just a drive-by posting. I hope things are well with you!
(This post was edited by Roheryn on Nov 12 2011, 5:03am)
|
|
|
Aunt Dora Baggins
Immortal
Nov 12 2011, 4:58am
Post #199 of 243
(1734 views)
Shortcut
|
I am constantly stumbling over engines, train cars, and tracks scattered about the house.
Except my "boy" is 60 years old. He'd love to play trains with your boys too :-)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"For DORA BAGGINS in memory of a LONG correspondence, with love from Bilbo; on a large wastebasket. Dora was Drogo's sister, and the eldest surviving female relative of Bilbo and Frodo; she was ninety-nine, and had written reams of good advice for more than half a century."
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"A Chance Meeting at Rivendell" and other stories
leleni at hotmail dot com
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
|
|
|
greendragon
Sr. Staff
Nov 12 2011, 6:40am
Post #201 of 243
(1808 views)
Shortcut
|
I hoped you might pop by! I do hope that you, NZS and your gorgeous boys are all well! I think of you often - love and hugs to you all! :)
'There are older and fouler things than orcs in the deep places of my fridge...'
'You never know what will happen next, when once you get mixed up with TORnsibs and their friends.'
|
|
|
Starling
Half-elven
Nov 12 2011, 9:04am
Post #202 of 243
(1774 views)
Shortcut
|
Just try not to say 'fanny' to any Kiwis.
NZ Wriggler is the cutest baby ever, by the way!
|
|
|
Bound
Rohan
Nov 12 2011, 9:16am
Post #203 of 243
(1800 views)
Shortcut
|
2012 should be interesting alright... :)
The man in black fled across the desert and the gunslinger followed
|
|
|
Bound
Rohan
Nov 12 2011, 9:21am
Post #204 of 243
(1831 views)
Shortcut
|
After 10 years together we've decided to get all offical...
It's quite cool though, we'll be getting married on our anniversary.. so we'll actually be together 11 years to the day (on the big day)...
Congrats to you for your 38 years :)
The man in black fled across the desert and the gunslinger followed
|
|
|
Bound
Rohan
Nov 12 2011, 9:22am
Post #205 of 243
(1762 views)
Shortcut
|
One Giant Leap for man... :P
The man in black fled across the desert and the gunslinger followed
|
|
|
Bound
Rohan
Nov 12 2011, 9:26am
Post #206 of 243
(1801 views)
Shortcut
|
Welcome to Torn little Ro.... so cute....
The man in black fled across the desert and the gunslinger followed
|
|
|
Vidstige
Bree
Nov 12 2011, 4:32pm
Post #207 of 243
(1784 views)
Shortcut
|
I'm starting to get really excited about The Hobbit so I intend to be a little more active here. :)
Ya! Ya! Ya! Ya! Do you waaaaant...do you waaaaaant...to come back to my place, bouncy bouncy?
|
|
|
Bound
Rohan
Nov 12 2011, 6:42pm
Post #209 of 243
(1797 views)
Shortcut
|
|
That's totally understandable...
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
The reason we chose to get married on the same day as our anniveresy is because I count all the time we are together, it's not like the day of the wedding is Day one of the relationship....
The man in black fled across the desert and the gunslinger followed
|
|
|
Jazmine
Tol Eressea
Nov 12 2011, 8:54pm
Post #210 of 243
(1797 views)
Shortcut
|
|
My husband and I got married on our 4 year anniversary
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
So this coming March, we will celebrate our 2nd wedding anniversary, but the more important number will be the 6 years we've been together overall. Best of luck for your upcoming wedding!
|
|
|
Silverlode
Forum Admin
/ Moderator
Nov 12 2011, 9:46pm
Post #211 of 243
(1808 views)
Shortcut
|
It'll be good to see you around more.
Silverlode
"Of all faces those of our familiares are the ones both most difficult to play fantastic tricks with, and most difficult really to see with fresh attention. They have become like the things which once attracted us by their glitter, or their colour, or their shape, and we laid hands on them, and then locked them in our hoard, acquired them, and acquiring ceased to look at them.
Creative fantasy, because it is mainly trying to do something else [make something new], may open your hoard and let all the locked things fly away like cage-birds. The gems all turn into flowers or flames, and you will be warned that all you had (or knew) was dangerous and potent, not really effectively chained, free and wild; no more yours than they were you." -On Fairy Stories
|
|
|
Greenwood Hobbit
Valinor
Nov 13 2011, 12:09am
Post #212 of 243
(1795 views)
Shortcut
|
|
*sigh* I am a complete eejit...
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
I forgot it, and after you reminded me, as well, most excellent and admirable gramma. Humble apologies! Sorry I missed the fun.
(This post was edited by Greenwood Hobbit on Nov 13 2011, 12:12am)
|
|
|
Tintallë
Gondor
Nov 13 2011, 1:16am
Post #213 of 243
(1827 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Late to the party, as usual - but I still haven't sailed into the west. . .
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
although I DO live on the southern California coast, so if the big one hits, the San Andreas splits, and a piece of this Golden State breaks off in accordance with all the dire doomsday predictions, then I may just sail off into the west on my own little island. . . which means no internet and no TORn.
Until then, I'm staying.
|
|
|
Ataahua
Forum Admin
/ Moderator
Nov 13 2011, 2:38am
Post #214 of 243
(1765 views)
Shortcut
|
We need people of mad intelligence on this journey ... quest ... thing!
Celebrimbor: "Pretty rings..."
Dwarves: "Pretty rings..."
Men: "Pretty rings..."
Sauron: "Mine's better."
"Ah, how ironic, the addictive qualities of Sauron’s master weapon led to its own destruction. Which just goes to show, kids - if you want two small and noble souls to succeed on a mission of dire importance... send an evil-minded b*****d with them too." - Gandalf's Diaries, final par, by Ufthak.
Ataahua's stories
|
|
|
sador
Half-elven
Nov 13 2011, 5:04pm
Post #215 of 243
(1859 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Happy Homecoming. A late Happy Birthday to Altaira.
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
Surprisingly, I have a couple of free minutes to write - the wife is at the dentist, Elboron went out, two of the girls are getting washed and the baby is playing next to me (although she is very dangerous, that one - she found a stool and was trying just now to climb to the tub and join Mirabella there.  She wasn't happy when I saved her.)
While we're talking of her - some time ago I have asked for a sador-name for the young 'un, as all her siblings had already. And just this week I was struck by a wierd idea.
It goes like this: she is going to daycare where Mirabella used to, two years ago. The nanny is a charming lady, who immigrated some ten years ago from Peru, and she tends to invent Spanish-sounding nicknames for the kids (Mirabella's first name was very slightly tweaked, so as to rhyme with "chiquita bonita"). So one day I was taking my daughter there, and heard she was being called "preciosa".
For some reason, that name made me grin. And when I told my non-fan wife about it, she noticed my smile, reflected a moment, and said:
"That's just like that monster, isn't it? What's his name?"
"Gollum?"
"Yeah, that's the one."
So it is neither sounds neither Sindarin nor Hobbit-like, but I am enjoying Preciosa for the moment.
"The Appendices (and Prologue) gave Tolkien an outlet for explanations he couldn't fit into the text, and therefore made the text that much simpler and free of burdensome explanations. It's very hard for someone who creates a world from the ground up to refrain from overexplaining what he or she has created; the Appendices, and what is more the promise that someday The Silmarillion might be published, may have helped Tolkien exercise ruthless restraint."
- Curious
The weekly discussion of The Lord of the Rings is back. Join us in the Reading Room for the discussion of the appendices!
|
|
|
Roheryn
Tol Eressea
Nov 13 2011, 7:52pm
Post #216 of 243
(1845 views)
Shortcut
|
It's always so great to see you about. :-)
"Action packed" might even be an understatement. Chasing after two very active boys who are up to interminable mischief, plus taking care of NZ Wriggler, doesn't leave much time for anything else!
*massive hug* to you too. I trust all is well with you!
|
|
|
Ethel Duath
Half-elven
Nov 14 2011, 3:00pm
Post #217 of 243
(1787 views)
Shortcut
|
And may the good stuff keep rolling in!
That must have been a scary wait, this fall. I was thinking about you.
I know it's not all roses, but at least the blooms seem to be outweighing the thorns right now.
Yes, trick or treating is tricky. We had no one last year, so I bought no candy at all; and had about 15 people show up at my door!
|
|
|
grammaboodawg
Immortal
Nov 14 2011, 5:57pm
Post #218 of 243
(1762 views)
Shortcut
|
What you've had to endure with your surgery is criminal!! I hope you're feeling better ever day :) *warm hug*
NINE YEARS!!! Time flies!
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
TORn's Observations Lists
Unused Scenes
|
|
|
grammaboodawg
Immortal
Nov 14 2011, 6:00pm
Post #219 of 243
(1807 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Wow! You've had a lot going on!
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
Here some bread and drink to go with your fabulous soup!
I hope everything just falls into place and you can enjoy some nice, boring days :D
There's not bad thing about a quiet or simple life!
CHEERS!
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
TORn's Observations Lists
Unused Scenes
|
|
|
grammaboodawg
Immortal
Nov 14 2011, 6:03pm
Post #220 of 243
(1771 views)
Shortcut
|
You're "officially" an old timer!!! Long beard! Seen many winters!!
AWESOME!
Really... time does fly by when you have other people to share a passion with :)
Cheers, One Ringer!!
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
TORn's Observations Lists
Unused Scenes
|
|
|
grammaboodawg
Immortal
Nov 14 2011, 6:09pm
Post #221 of 243
(1777 views)
Shortcut
|
|
I'm sorry about your Grandmother :(
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
Even though she was 90, it's still never easy to say goodbye to our loved ones. On the other hand, I'll be she was excited for your trip... knowing how much it means to you!!
WOW! If you go to Wellington, stay at the Lambton Quay (pronounced Key) Quest Wellington at the intersection of Lambton Quay and Hunter. It's right near a Park on the water and a couple of blocks to the Botanic Gardens trolley! There's a kitchenette, washer & dryer, and about 15 minute walk to the Embassy Theatre!! HEY... if you go to the Embassy, go up towards the top of the seats and find Xoanon's plaque/seat! He can't remember what number it is ;)
Cheers, m'dear!
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
TORn's Observations Lists
Unused Scenes
|
|
|
grammaboodawg
Immortal
Nov 14 2011, 11:59pm
Post #222 of 243
(1731 views)
Shortcut
|
I'm so happy for you both! That's fantastic!!
And yeah.... TORn really does have some of the nicest, funniest and caring people I've ever met :)
Cheers to you and your Lady, Bound!!!
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
TORn's Observations Lists
Unused Scenes
|
|
|
grammaboodawg
Immortal
Nov 15 2011, 12:02am
Post #223 of 243
(1744 views)
Shortcut
|
It's hard to name them all. Remember Solikat? Blue Wizard? So many...
Then again, so many are still here *looks at Patty* that makes this place home :)
I hope you had fun with the g'kiddies, m'dear!!!
Here's some goodies to share with them
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
TORn's Observations Lists
Unused Scenes
|
|
|
grammaboodawg
Immortal
Nov 15 2011, 12:13am
Post #224 of 243
(1767 views)
Shortcut
|
I just LOVE how LRon and You have had so many adventures together... always the highlight of any moot :D
Here's to the wonderfulness of you both!
DH marathon!? I did a split marathon on Friday and Saturday night ;) I still cry when Snape... well... *sniffle*
*HUGGLES*
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
TORn's Observations Lists
Unused Scenes
|
|
|
grammaboodawg
Immortal
Nov 15 2011, 12:16am
Post #225 of 243
(1692 views)
Shortcut
|
It really has been a journey, right? :D Surely the best of times...
*warm hug* Cheers to you, dear Friend :)
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
TORn's Observations Lists
Unused Scenes
|
|
|
grammaboodawg
Immortal
Nov 15 2011, 12:19am
Post #226 of 243
(1798 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Through the good times and the hard times...
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
TORn really is a family. :)
Pounds come in pints? *races off to give 20 pints!*
*warm hug* Here's to many many more years together, Auntie :)
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
TORn's Observations Lists
Unused Scenes
|
|
|
grammaboodawg
Immortal
Nov 15 2011, 12:22am
Post #227 of 243
(1817 views)
Shortcut
|
It's so GREAT TO SEE YOU!!! The days slip away, don't they? But here we are again!
*massive hug* Don't be a stranger, m'dear!
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
TORn's Observations Lists
Unused Scenes
|
|
|
grammaboodawg
Immortal
Nov 15 2011, 12:25am
Post #228 of 243
(1841 views)
Shortcut
|
 
For you... ANYTHING!!!! I'm so happy to see you!
It does get crazy-busy, doesn't it? But here 'n there is plenty okay :)
*warm hug*
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
TORn's Observations Lists
Unused Scenes
|
|
|
grammaboodawg
Immortal
Nov 15 2011, 12:31am
Post #229 of 243
(1845 views)
Shortcut
|
|
dernwyn's right! It's never too late :)
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
 
Here you go, dear Friend :) After so long waiting for The Hobbit to Happen... here we are waiting for one little year to pass so we can celebrate Tolkien, Middle-earth and Peter Jackson taking us on one more journey :)
I'm so happy to see you! I hope you feel better FAST!
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
TORn's Observations Lists
Unused Scenes
|
|
|
grammaboodawg
Immortal
Nov 15 2011, 12:38am
Post #230 of 243
(1788 views)
Shortcut
|
I hope you're done with the conference by now ;) Meetings and enrichment is a fine thing... not not in excess!
Cheers, Oiotari!!
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
TORn's Observations Lists
Unused Scenes
|
|
|
grammaboodawg
Immortal
Nov 15 2011, 12:41am
Post #231 of 243
(1841 views)
Shortcut
|
BUMMER on the outage! But it's kinda fun to see how you fill that electrical void, eh?
I hope you had a fantastic weekend. It's never too late to party with Sibbies!! :D
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
TORn's Observations Lists
Unused Scenes
|
|
|
Oiotári
Tol Eressea
Nov 15 2011, 12:43am
Post #232 of 243
(1832 views)
Shortcut
|
and yes, the conference is over
most of it was way over my head, but parts of it made a bit of sense
..The land of long-forgotten name:
......no man may ever anchor near;
..No steering star his hope may aim,
......for nether Night its marches drear,
..And waters wide no sail may tame,
......with shores encircled dark and sheer.
..O! Haven where my heart would be!
......the waves beat upon thy bar
..For ever echo endlessly,
......when longing leads thy thought afar
|
|
|
grammaboodawg
Immortal
Nov 15 2011, 12:47am
Post #233 of 243
(1828 views)
Shortcut
|
The days fill up and disappear so fast, don't they!? TORn is definitely family :)
Cheers, sil. Here's to you and your lovely family!
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
TORn's Observations Lists
Unused Scenes
|
|
|
grammaboodawg
Immortal
Nov 15 2011, 12:49am
Post #234 of 243
(1846 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Excellent!! Howdy Vidstige!! :D
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
I think this will keep you going whilst we celebrat The Hobbit being filmed ;)
It's so great to see you!!!!
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
TORn's Observations Lists
Unused Scenes
|
|
|
grammaboodawg
Immortal
Nov 15 2011, 12:52am
Post #235 of 243
(1785 views)
Shortcut
|
|
It's never EVER too late, my friend :)
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
Especially when there's still some dessert to share!
*warm hug* Here's to many more parties!!
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
TORn's Observations Lists
Unused Scenes
|
|
|
grammaboodawg
Immortal
Nov 15 2011, 12:56am
Post #236 of 243
(1806 views)
Shortcut
|
|
Slip sliding and shake n' bake!
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
California ALWAYS has something going on! But I'm counting on you sticking around ;)
Here's to you, Tintalle!! It's so great to see you!! :D
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
TORn's Observations Lists
Unused Scenes
|
|
|
grammaboodawg
Immortal
Nov 15 2011, 1:04am
Post #237 of 243
(1824 views)
Shortcut
|
|
*giggle* Your home is FULL of intrigue
[In reply to]
|
Can't Post
|
|
drama and good times! I LOVE your story... and the pic of your sweet family! So cool :)
Hot Chocolate Chip Cookies!!!
I hope you had a fantastic weekend :D
I really need these new films to take me back to, and not re-introduce me to, that magical world.
TORn's Observations Lists
Unused Scenes
|
|
|
Aunt Dora Baggins
Immortal
Nov 15 2011, 1:43am
Post #238 of 243
(1794 views)
Shortcut
|
for the shake and the hug, and especially for being such a great gramma all these years. You're a big part of what makes TORn so special.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"For DORA BAGGINS in memory of a LONG correspondence, with love from Bilbo; on a large wastebasket. Dora was Drogo's sister, and the eldest surviving female relative of Bilbo and Frodo; she was ninety-nine, and had written reams of good advice for more than half a century."
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"A Chance Meeting at Rivendell" and other stories
leleni at hotmail dot com
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
|
|
|
Aunt Dora Baggins
Immortal
Nov 15 2011, 1:47am
Post #239 of 243
(1814 views)
Shortcut
|
both in seeing it fruition and in pulling me back together afterward :-)
I hope your dental pain is a thing of the past now. As my mom used to say, "Bodies are a bother."
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"For DORA BAGGINS in memory of a LONG correspondence, with love from Bilbo; on a large wastebasket. Dora was Drogo's sister, and the eldest surviving female relative of Bilbo and Frodo; she was ninety-nine, and had written reams of good advice for more than half a century."
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"A Chance Meeting at Rivendell" and other stories
leleni at hotmail dot com
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
|
|
|
dernwyn
Forum Admin
/ Moderator
Nov 15 2011, 1:51am
Post #240 of 243
(1799 views)
Shortcut
|
"Presssiosssa"! How funny that the nanny would use a name you can "relate" to!
Oh, she's at that age, now...yes, I hope her siblings have anything that is "precious" to themselves firmly out of her reach!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"I desired dragons with a profound desire"
"It struck me last night that you might write a fearfully good romantic drama, with as much of the 'supernatural' as you cared to introduce. Have you ever thought of it?"
-Geoffrey B. Smith, letter to JRR Tolkien, 1915
|
|
|
greendragon
Sr. Staff
Nov 15 2011, 4:19am
Post #241 of 243
(1824 views)
Shortcut
|
And as for the Snape bit causing tears - yep, I think it *always* will.
Love ya!
'There are older and fouler things than orcs in the deep places of my fridge...'
'You never know what will happen next, when once you get mixed up with TORnsibs and their friends.'
|
|
|
silneldor
Half-elven
Nov 15 2011, 5:23am
Post #242 of 243
(1826 views)
Shortcut
|
(belly laugh)
Truly:)
Found this this afternoon and thought you might like to set a date to explore a little next summer:)
''Sam put his ragged orc-cloak under his master's head, and covered them both with the grey robe of Lorien; and as he did so his thoughts went out to that fair land, and to the Elves, and he hoped that the cloth woven by their hands might have some virtue to keep them hidden beyond all hope in this wilderness of fear...But their luck held, and for the rest of that day they met no living or moving thing; and when night fell they vanished into the darkess of Mordor.'' - - -rotk, chapter III
Faerie contains many things besides elves and fays and besides dwarfs, witches, trolls, giants or dragons; it holds the seas, the sun, the moon, the sky; and the earth, and all things that are one in it: tree and bird, water and stone, wine and bread, and ourselves, mortal men, when we are enchanted."
— J.R.R. Tolkien
May the grace of Manwë let us soar with eagle's wings!
In the air, among the clouds in the sky
Here is where the birds of Manwe fly
Looking at the land, and the water that flows
The true beauty of earth shows
With the stars of Varda lighting my way
In all the realms this is where I stay
In the realm of Manwë Súlimo
|
|
|
|
|
Whoohoo! :D
[
