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I’m going on an adventure!



DanielLB
Immortal


Jan 16 2013, 2:25pm


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I’m going on an adventure!
Very much like Bilbo, I have hastily packed and I am about to walk out my front door. Unlike Bilbo though, I have remembered to pack my pocket handkerchief (and many more things that I imagine he wished he had packed).

Farewell dear TORnSibs. Enjoy your month free of me. I’ll try and post an update (with a picture of some penguins) if I can. Until then, I bid you all a very fond farewell.

*Slips on rucksack, and puff! Disappears*


Aragalen the Green
Gondor


Jan 16 2013, 2:36pm


Views: 335
Take care and have fun! //
 
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alienorchid
Lorien


Jan 16 2013, 2:43pm


Views: 322
Safe travels
and good luck with everything! I can't wait to hear more about your adventures!


Loresilme
Valinor


Jan 16 2013, 3:04pm


Views: 328
And like Bilbo
I'm sure you'll have a tale or two to tell of your own when you come back WinkSly.

Have fun!


Magpie
Immortal


Jan 16 2013, 3:17pm


Views: 322
I hope you packed a bit of rope and a some salt
... and mittens, scarf, hat with ear flaps and warm socks.

Have fun. Learn lots. Stay warm.

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sador
Half-elven


Jan 16 2013, 4:31pm


Views: 323
Good luck, and enjoy! //
 


imin
Valinor


Jan 16 2013, 4:47pm


Views: 312
Good luck mate, have fun! //
 


dernwyn
Forum Admin / Moderator


Jan 16 2013, 5:01pm


Views: 313
Post, if you can!
And may the wind/plane/boat under your wings bear you where the Sun sails and the Moon walks, and the winds howl to your satisfaction! Smile

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Oiotári
Tol Eressea


Jan 16 2013, 5:05pm


Views: 313
Have a safe journey there
and be sure to come back again Wink

..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


silneldor
Half-elven


Jan 16 2013, 5:10pm


Views: 312
Trolls!
Lookout for trolls Daniel! They wear walrus skins these days with the tusks you know. Wink

I want you safe and to come home with your adventure stories. Lookout, you may come home changed you know, adventure is known to do that.

But have fun, i am sure the beauty there is very amazing.














Rostron2
Gondor


Jan 16 2013, 5:10pm


Views: 313
I hope
He took some pocket handkerchiefs...

I hope he's not going to the Ice Bay of Forochel, there are no penguins there, and nothing good ever happens in that region.


(This post was edited by Rostron2 on Jan 16 2013, 5:12pm)


Eowyn of Penns Woods
Valinor


Jan 16 2013, 6:04pm


Views: 305
Good luck, and have an awesome time!
Awesome in a good way, I mean. We wouldn't want you to be late for dinner. ;)
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Kassandros
Rohan


Jan 16 2013, 6:10pm


Views: 318
Hope you meet some elves!
But now you are making all of us wonder where you're going for an entire month! Unless I'm the only one not to know...
all we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us...


Starling
Half-elven


Jan 16 2013, 7:00pm


Views: 299
Farewell
Can't wait to hear all about it! Smile
Wishing you a happy (and safe) adventure, with all the exciting stuff that adventure brings.


Rosie-with-the-ribbons
Forum Admin / Moderator


Jan 16 2013, 7:14pm


Views: 313
Safe travels
and stay warm!

Keep us updated if you find a moment for it.


Annael
Immortal


Jan 16 2013, 7:33pm


Views: 304
enjoy!
I imagine this will be one of the things you remember best later in life. Be safe & take lots of pictures for the rest of us who are unlikely ever to travel to South Georgia.
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Kimi
Forum Admin / Moderator


Jan 16 2013, 10:34pm


Views: 291
Stay safe, and enjoy yourself!
Looking forward to hearing lots about it, Daniel.

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kiwifan
Rohan

Jan 16 2013, 11:11pm


Views: 324
Safe journey, an interesting time, and a happy return!
May Osse be kind, may you not have to face anything like the Helcaraxe, may there always be enough handkerchiefs and food, and congenial company as well. And at least the temperatures should be to you liking Wink (assuming, in my naiveté, that they won't be high enough to discommode you).

We shall await your return, if not with bated breath, still eager to hear --- read --- view whatever you'll have to offer.

Take good care of yourself! Namarie!
'Goodness gracious, you really are a messie!' 'Oh no, I'm not, these are all just mathoms...'


weaver
Half-elven


Jan 17 2013, 12:46am


Views: 285
We want penguin pictures!
And get the penguins to take one of you, too, of course! Smile

Safe travels and we'll leave the light on for you!
Weaver



Xanaseb
Tol Eressea


Jan 17 2013, 1:19am


Views: 298
Have a brilliant time Daniel :D it'll be quite the lifetime experience! //
 
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zarabia
Tol Eressea


Jan 17 2013, 2:07am


Views: 279
Sounds so exciting!
Setting off for lands unknown is exciting enough, but the prospect of discovering new things is super exciting! Best of luck to you and take care!
"The question isn't where, Constable, but when." - Inspector Spacetime


dernwyn
Forum Admin / Moderator


Jan 17 2013, 2:08am


Views: 307
He's heading south!
Very far south: South Georgia Island, to study the climate.

And make friends with the penguins! Laugh

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SirDennisC
Half-elven


Jan 17 2013, 2:39am


Views: 286
Godspeed Daniel
Have a wonderful time!


Arandiel
Grey Havens

Jan 17 2013, 4:10am


Views: 275
*waves hanky* "Have fun storming the castle!" - oops -
wrong movie! Well, have fun anyway, and let us know about your adventures when you return!

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Kassandros
Rohan


Jan 17 2013, 4:21pm


Views: 261
Thank you!
He posted that while I was on my own adventure!

So jealous. When I was a kid, I wanted to be a marine antarctic ornithologist... one of my unfulfiilled dreams is seeing penguins in the wild. Maybe someday.
all we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us...


BoromirOfWinterfell
Rohan


Jan 17 2013, 5:03pm


Views: 184
Enjoy it!
Tell us all about it when you come back!
Þæs ofereode, þisses swa mæg - that has passed, so may this.


Aunt Dora Baggins
Immortal


Jan 18 2013, 3:41am


Views: 165
I want to see lots of photos!
I've always wanted to visit that part of the world, and I know I never will, so I'll look forward to your trip report very much. Have fun!

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dormouse
Half-elven


Jan 18 2013, 9:35am


Views: 160
You'll be there now, I'm thinking....
Hmmm.... is the snow that's coming our way from the south west today anything to do with you? *Raises eyebrow*

Stay safe - keep your ears warm, and if you see any rings lying around..... well, you know what to do!


imin
Valinor


Jan 18 2013, 9:43am


Views: 161
I thought he had a 5 day journey on a ship?
After the plane down to Falklands?

Wish i could have gone as well though, get to see some penguins. lol


dormouse
Half-elven


Jan 18 2013, 10:03am


Views: 159
Oh right - then he won't be there yet...
... but he'll be a long way from here, that's for sure!


imin
Valinor


Jan 18 2013, 10:17am


Views: 172
You might be right, i cant fully remember
I just have a hazy recollection he said something about storms on the ocean there and him being on a ship.

As you say, certainly very far from us in the UK now! have you seen any photos of the place he is going to? It looks incredibly beautiful.


Magpie
Immortal


Jan 18 2013, 2:35pm


Views: 163
You can see the penguins here... I think they're waiting for the boat to arrive. :-)
http://www.sgisland.gs/...rgia_webcam?useskin=

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imin
Valinor


Jan 18 2013, 2:45pm


Views: 154
Haha they really are waiting!
That's brilliant, thanks for posting. Wish i could touch one to see what they feel like, look so smooth, lol.


Kassandros
Rohan


Jan 18 2013, 3:21pm


Views: 159
Penguins are amazing creatures.
The ultimate in avian adaptation to a marine lifestyle.

Looks like a couple of king penguins in the webcam, if I'm not mistaken.
all we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us...


NZ Strider
Rivendell

Jan 18 2013, 5:28pm


Views: 151
Bon voyage, mate! Enjoy yourself, and
post plenty of pictures when you can ( Shackelton's memorial; the Norwegian church; etc.). *waves own handkerchief*


grammaboodawg
Immortal


Jan 18 2013, 5:45pm


Views: 153
We're not free without you!
I know I'm late, but all my well wishes and happy thoughts go with you DanielLB! *waves hankie* Stay safe, enjoy great adventures, fill your mind and heart with beautiful memories :)

See you when you get home!

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kiwifan
Rohan

Jan 18 2013, 6:48pm


Views: 146
Four days on a ship, starting today, he said last week
I marked the days in my calendar so as to send good wishes and a little prayer, against seasickness.
'Goodness gracious, you really are a messie!' 'Oh no, I'm not, these are all just mathoms...'


SirDennisC
Half-elven


Jan 19 2013, 5:22pm


Views: 175
An Update from Daniel
This came via our email group (take that Facebook).

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Hello everyone :-)

I can't get on to TORn down here, so you can all have an exclusive update! I arrived safely on the Falkland Islands (after a minor delay on the Ascension Islands). The ship is delayed - we were supposed to leave yesterday, but we are now leaving ~8pm (UTC) this evening. The Falkland Islands are lovely - very barren, but still has beautiful landscapes. I've attached a photo - it's taken about 10 minutes to upload, so apologies if it hasn't worked. The crew for the ship are all Spanish - not very good when I can only count to 10 and say "hola" in Spanish! If anyone can give me a crash course within the next couple of hours that would be great. ;-)

Well, I must be off. I have heaps of emails to catch up on. I hope everyone is well.

Daniel

Oh yeah, here's the image he sent from the Falkland Islands:




(This post was edited by SirDennisC on Jan 19 2013, 5:29pm)


silneldor
Half-elven


Jan 19 2013, 5:35pm


Views: 149
WHAT happened to the picture Den?
Well, the Falklands are nice enough aren't they?. Good luck on the next hop Daniel.
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silneldor
Half-elven


Jan 19 2013, 5:37pm


Views: 141
OP, never mind, funny it popped up\\
 


Kimi
Forum Admin / Moderator


Jan 19 2013, 9:37pm


Views: 146
Thanks, Dennis! //
 

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swordwhale
Tol Eressea


Jan 20 2013, 8:40pm


Views: 145
don't forget your hat...
In Reply To
... and mittens, scarf, hat with ear flaps and warm socks.

Have fun. Learn lots. Stay warm.
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...and camera.
Go outside and play...