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dernwyn
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Jul 22 2011, 4:03pm
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*unlocks door* Come on it - it's Fiesta Friday!
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Our esteemed barkeeper, Altaira, has had a quite hectic week and must attend to work today, so I shall get the bar opened!
*puts out bowls and spoons* There’s plenty of ice cream here – in your favorite flavors, even rocky road and rum ripple! Plus hot fudge, marshmallow, fruits, sprinkles, and more - all your favorite toppings. And root beer, of course, for those who’d like root beer floats! 
So come on in and cool down! For our westernmost U.S./Canada and southern hemisphere ‘sibs, there’s also the warm fireplace with warm friendly Elves.  Tell us how your week has been (there hasn't been any excitement around here, has there?  ) and what your plans are for the weekend!
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"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?"
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Jazmine
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Jul 22 2011, 4:11pm
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Thought I'd drop in and say hello. Also wanted to say another huge thanks for all the love and support I've had from here. It has helped more than you can know. 
It has been a difficult few weeks, but we are trying to carry on with life. I am back at work now, which is good, the routine is helping. We have been spending a lot of our spare time hiking, it's where I seem to find the most peace.
My brother and his wife are coping well considering what they have just endured. Having two other children to be there for must be a lifeline for them right now. Dad isn't doing so good, but it's what we expected. It's still very early days. It was Dylan's 5th birthday on Saturday, that was incredibly difficult for us all. I am sure he had a lot of fun, wherever he may be.
Hope everyone is well, I am enjoying all the Hobbit news that is coming through! Have a good weekend X
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RosieLass
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Jul 22 2011, 4:16pm
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I walked all the way to the salon in the heat last Sunday...
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...only to learn that I was a week off. So this weekend for sure! But I'm not walking this time. Ugh!
Other than that, I'm having dinner with a friend tonight and a Rapids soccer game tomorrow night. Wednesday's game was a satisfying blowout for a change, instead of a sister-kissing tie or a loss.
And some more drooling over some lovely dwarves.
(That just sounds so weird, hee! You don't usually think of dwarves as being hawt!)
It is always those with the fewest sensible things to say who make the loudest noise in saying them. --Precious Ramotswe (Alexander McCall Smith)
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dernwyn
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Jul 22 2011, 4:18pm
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And thank you so much for giving us an update on how everyone is doing. It's hard for all of you, and especially for a grandparent to lose a beloved grandchild...please give him, and the rest of your family, extra hugs from all of us!
And for you, as well! {{{Jazmine}}}
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"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
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Jul 22 2011, 4:19pm
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*snags a zero-calorie ice cream sandwich*
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Well, as I said last week I'm dieting. Some days I'm happier about it than others. I am down three pounds this week (yay!). That's three of the 20 I have to lose before I'm no longer considered obese. My goal weight for this leg of the diet is 195, so you do the math if you want.
Of course, three pounds in 7 days isn't really a healthy drop and it was a complete fluke. I'm guessing the 4 or 5 hours I spent in a friend's pool for her b-day are probably the culprit since I certainly haven't been working that hard or cutting that many calories. I get 1500-1700 calories a day and do 30 minutes of my Belly Dance for Fitness (mostly) every day. I've also resorted to a rewards program that I learned in kindergarten: stickers! I get a sticker on my calendar for every day that I stick to my routine.
Last night, though, my planning was shot to heck as my fridge decided to not be cold anymore. Looks like it was just a frosting problem and turning it off overnight to defrost seems to have fixed it, but all of my beautiful diet foods and condiments are kaput. I guess that's one way to start off with a clean slate! 
Happy Friday, everyone! Hope those of us in this terrible heat are able to stay cool this weekend.
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dernwyn
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Jul 22 2011, 4:21pm
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Now that is an expression I'm not familiar with! 
Good idea to not walk in this heat. How high have the temps gone in your area?
Enjoy the dinner, and Go Rapids!
(Yeah, who'd have thought those Dwarves would be...like that...wow...)
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"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
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dernwyn
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Jul 22 2011, 4:24pm
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That's the last thing you need to have break in this heat: the 'fridge! So sorry that all that food got lost! 
However, congrats on the weight going down! When one of my friends was on a diet, she'd happily announce when she'd "lost another decade" . It's a good feeling.
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"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
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Eventides
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Jul 22 2011, 4:25pm
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That's awesome-- thanks! :D :D
And y'know what? I think instead of my Summer Usual I'll have that root beer float, if you don't mind. :)
Thanks, dernwyn, and I hope you have a great (even if quite hot) weekend! :)
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elvenhobbit
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Jul 22 2011, 4:28pm
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{brings in a home made flavour that you should love}...
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http://www.google.co.uk/...&tx=78&ty=58
gotta be the goeist yummiest for the 'sibs!
ill take something yum n warming!
summer hols in uk begin NOW!
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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!
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dernwyn
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Jul 22 2011, 4:30pm
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Oh yes, when it's hot like this, a root beer float just seems - right!
You stay cool this weekend, too! *hugs!*
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"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
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dernwyn
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Jul 22 2011, 4:33pm
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...rocky road cake? What an overload: rocky road cake and rocky road ice cream on top! Yum!
Uh-oh: are you having some unseasonal cool weather there?
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"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
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Eventides
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Jul 22 2011, 4:33pm
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"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.'"
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Laerasëa
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Jul 22 2011, 4:35pm
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Leaving for the Great Lakes State tomorrow...
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I've got to be up at five fifteen to make my flight. :( So I'll be getting an early night tonight! Could I have a coffee to-go for tomorrow morning please?? :)
The week's been good-- I had my last day of lifeguarding *ever*!!!! That is very exciting. I will be happy to never lifeguard again. After I get back from MI (in a week), I'm just going to work at my writing internship full-time until school starts back up again.
My roommate for next year is one of my close friends in the music fraternity I belong to. She's a devout LOTR fan, you'll be glad to know, and even knows a bit of Elvish (Sindarin). I'm very excited to room with her!
Cheers, and happy weekend!
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To make sweet music, they could succeed."
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He blew in power by the river.
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elvenhobbit
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Jul 22 2011, 4:37pm
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overload on the calories...overload for the summer holli'es...and the taste!!!...
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yep we are struggling with the summer 'sun' its like march at the moment - we have hasd rain on monday, rain on tuesday, sunny wednesday, mixed thursday and now its been a mixed and cold friday :/
wheres this sunshine for July?! the temperature is like at best 70F
im still awaiting my drink lolz :P
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!
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dernwyn
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Jul 22 2011, 4:41pm
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*puts extra-strong coffee in large to-go cup*
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There, now just give it a quick zap in the microwave in the morning! May your travels go smoothly!
That sounds like a great match for a roomie! But how will the two of you ever get anything done, with so much Hobbit news coming out?
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"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
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Jul 22 2011, 4:43pm
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the smell of paint and bombs on the news!
Bombs and shooting in Oslo. Fresh paint on my wall. (about 550 km away from Oslo)
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dernwyn
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Jul 22 2011, 4:44pm
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with that goodie!
Sorry about that - here's a mug of half coffee, half hot chocolate, and topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. I first learned how to make this in the wintry state of Maine, it's great for cool days!
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"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
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elvenhobbit
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Jul 22 2011, 4:45pm
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/gosh...{pours a strong espresso with sweet sherry} stay safe/
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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!
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dernwyn
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Jul 22 2011, 4:47pm
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I haven't heard the details about the troubles in Oslo!
And have you been doing the painting, yourself? What color(s)?
*hands out a large root beer float* Just inhale that deeply as you eat/drink it, the root beer ought to knock out the other aromas!
And good to see you around here. So the snow finally melted?
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"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
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elvenhobbit
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Jul 22 2011, 4:48pm
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{takes a sip, ice cream over lips...}...
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mmmmhmmmmmmhmmmmm! delish - i -uss! and no problem!
that sure is one way to warm to the toes
now now....yep its an old favorite is that with the gooooie sticky yummy messy calorific dessert  its very distracting but can it be tempting???
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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!
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dernwyn
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Jul 22 2011, 4:50pm
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*puts out "Self-Serve" sign* Must head back to work (alas!) - have a great weekend, everyone! //
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"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
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Oiotári
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Jul 22 2011, 4:53pm
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*adds coconut and pecans to a large bowl of chocolate ice cream*
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I missed last week's fiesta because I was at a taekwondo tournament, so I guess I'll have to eat enough ice cream for both fiestas
Only two weeks left of my internship now and everyone tells me I'm doing really good work.
I'm getting quite excited for my family vacation in about 3 weeks. We're going to Rocky Mountain Nat. Park. I keep meaning to request a tour of CU-Boulder. Even though I don't really need to be looking at grad schools for about another year, we'll be right there, so might as well check it out
..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
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Jul 22 2011, 4:54pm
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/dont work too hard....passes scoop of home made cake with a scoop of ice cream before u leave/
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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!
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Jul 22 2011, 4:55pm
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/yep...double helpings for you :) why not/
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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!
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Jul 22 2011, 4:55pm
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so I'm trying to fight the longing for it by painting my walls white :-)
They're already white but a bit dirty ...
A bomb exploded 3-4 hours ago, there's at least two deaths and some weirdo is running around at Utøya (an island about an hour from Oslo) and shooting at a political arrangment for the labour youth. It's all really weird.
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Yay!! Ice Cream!!! :D
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