Someone in a movie thread was asking why the eagles didn't just take Frodo to Mordor in the first place. I remember that eagles really dislike contact with humans but that Gandalf was a friend for some reason. (He helped the Great Eagle once or something?)
because that would have taken all the drama and fun out of the whole journey, obviously!
I think the reasoning would go that the old Big Eye of Evil (aka Sauron) would probably have seen the huge eagles coming approximately 5 jillion miles away, dispatched the flying Nazgul to pluck the hobbits off their backs, and been doing the Happy Evil Dance in Barad-dur while the rest of Middle Earth settled down into an eternity of darkness. (A note: I was not, however, privy to the Council of Elrond at Rivendell, nor did I sneak in like some scamps when not invited - so I could not accurately report as fact that this idea was rejected by the council.)
As to Gandalf, he was familiar with the Great Eagles from at least the time of the Battle of Five Armies (in the Hobbit) when they swooped down and saved the good guys behinds. Oooh, even earlier in the Hobbit, Gandalf, Bilbo and the dwarves were trapped up in burning trees by Orcs, and the Eagles came and swooped them all away to their Eyrie. Then the head Eagle(Gwahir) found Gandalf on the tower of Orthanc when he was imprisoned by Saruman-the-I-used-to-be-good-and-White-but-got-seduced-by-the-dark-side-and-now-delusionally-call-myself-"of many colours". Radagast the Brown (another worthy but lesser wizard of the order) who is familiar with all manner of wildlife had put out the word at Gandalf's request (outside of Bree, before the Hobbits had arrived, being delayed in the Old Forrest) to have the animals of the Wild bring any news to Gandalf at Orthanc. The great Eagle also spied Gandalf lying on the top of a shattered mountain (I believe Carradhras). Gandalf had just finished fighting a balrog to the death and being reborn as Gandalf the White. The Eagle bore him a second time down to warmer climes. After the last battle before the gates of Mordor when the Eagles chipped in to try to turn the tide, Gandalf summoned down old Gwahir and asked him to go get Frodo and Sam. (with a couple of his speedy cousins, Landroval and Mendeval I think) That's about all I can recall off the top of my head. What was the question again? Oh yeah - yes, Gandalf did know the Eagles before the end. As to disliking humans, I think they saw little reason to get involved with the silly old humans. Probably because they were always hitching rides on their backs instead of inventing airplanes. They knew and liked the Elves, in the Eldar Days - but that's a whole nother book.
Ah, nope. They changed out my box yesterday, and I can send alright but apparently am not receiving. You can switch over to my excite account if you want. I'll try to chase the bugs out. Now where did I put that SilliconRaid...
heh. I wish. No, this is the hand-me-down that is replacing the temporary one the nice IT guy loaned me until the hand-me-down was ready when my old box blew up. Clear as mud?
So far, it works, and I'm not complaining - much. Wish I could get e-mail on my outlook though.
Last year I upgraded from Boyfriend 5.0 to Husband 1.0 and noticed a distinct slow down in the overall performance, particularly in the
flower and jewelry applications, which operated flawlessly under Boyfriend 5.0.
In addition, Husband 1.0 uninstalled many other valuable programs, such as Romance 9.5 and Personal Attention 6.5. and then installed
undesirable programs such as NFL 5.0, NHL 4.3, MLB 3.0, and NBA 3.6.
Conversation 8.0 no longer runs, and Housecleaning 2.6 simply crashes the system.
I've tried running Nagging 5.3 to fix these problems,to no avail.
What can I do?
Signed,
Desperate
Reply from the Technical Side :-
Dear Desperate:
First keep in mind, Boyfriend 5.0 is an Entertainment Package, while husband 1.0 is an Operating System.
Try to enter the command: C:/ITHOUGHTYOULOVEDME" to download Tears 6.2, which should automatically install Guilt 3.0.
If that application works as designed Husband 1.0 should then automatically run the applications Jewelry 2.0 and Flowers 3.5. BUT remember, overuse of the above application can cause
Husband 1.0 to default to Grumpy Silence 2.5, Happy Hour 7.0, or Beer 6.1. WARNING: Beer 6.1 is a very nasty program that will create Snoring Loudly.
CAUTION: Whatever you do, DO NOT install Mother-in-law 1.0 or reinstall another Boyfriend program. These are not supported applications and will crash Husband 1.0. In summary, Husband 1.0 is a great program, but it does have limited memory and cannot learn new applications quickly.
You might consider buying additional software to improve memory and performance.
I personally recommend Hot Food 3.0 and Lingerie 7.7.
Um, dude... I would lay even money that you would have a copy of Shrek even if you were still childless. The size of the child doesn't matter, you know. Hee. That's a compliment, if you like.
So as I'm on the bus today, I realize I never brushed my teeth this morning! EW! So I go to the store here in the building. They have floss. They have toothpaste. But, they don't have any toothbrushes. Nice. So I bought mints and gum, and I'll try not to smile at anybody. Hee.
OK, so we finalized our iteniary for our trip next month. Arrive in London on the 12th. We'll stay in London at the Craven Garden Hotel, which is right outside Kensington gardens.
Then on Monday, we'll travel north by train to Edinburgh, Scotland. While there, we'll be staying at Hotel Belford.We'll spend two days in Edinburgh. While there, I hope to see the Royal Yacht Brittania.
Then on Wednesday the 18th, we'll board another train and head for Dublin, Ireland. While there, we'll be staying at Camden Court Hotel. And while in Dublin, we'll be visiting the holy grail of beer: The Guinness Storehouse.
Whoa! My turn to be officially envious! Sounds like a hoot and a half. Lots of train travel too - did you get a private car? Wink, wink, nudge, nudge - I've heard the rolling motion of the train, etc. is conducive.
I'm unsure what the privacy factor of the train will be. I don't think we get a berth, since it's only a 6 hour train ride to Edinburgh, and only 4 to Dublin.
Don't be on my account, here's hoping you enjoy the hell out of it my friend. Take lots of pictures, maybe bring a journal! I wish I had taken one on my trip now.
OK, this may be the strangest e-mail I've ever received:
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*************** Our travel to Single Spinners was great!! I couldn't enjoy dancing because of my broken toe, but I thoroughly enjoyed the Sundae. Chocolate Swirl Ice Cream with fruits, syrups, nuts, chocolate, whipped cream and a cherry on top. Actually 2 cherries on top. It was wonderful. We had 13 Calico Twirlers present but, Spinners gave us two of our three banners back anyway (thank you). They are still holding one hostage.
**** This Friday, August 17th - Our annual Luau - This is one of our most popular party nights. Come dance in a tropical paradise. Enjoy tropical treats of fresh fruits, cheeses, breads, sweet and sour meatballs, and more. Dress is Hawaiian or casual. Radka will conduct a full hour of Pre-rounds starting at 7:00 P.M., squares and rounds from 8:00 to 10:00 P.M. Steve Moore will be doing the honors. Calicos, please remember to bring food, lots of food.
**** Saturday, August 18th - The Third Saturday Roundup - "Queen For A Day" - This should be one of the best dances of the year. With nationally known, recently married, caller Deborah Carroll-Jones (previously Deborah Parnell), and Bill Maisch cueing. There will be an afternoon Round Dance Party from 3:30 to 5:30. Evening Pre-Rounds start at 7:30, 8:00 P.M. squares. Balboa Park Club.
**** Tuesday, August 21st - 7:30 P.M. - Calico Board Meeting - Build your own burrito dinner. All Calicos are welcome to attend. At the Cartwright's house. Sign up at the Luau.
**** Friday, August 24th - Radka Sandeman cueing and Steve Moore calling.
**** Saturday, August 25th - Ruffles and Beaus Anniversary dance, Under the Big Top, at the Balboa Park Club. Rod Shuping caller and Bill Maisch cuer. 6:00 P.M. pre-rounds, 8:00 P.M. Squares.
**** Friday, August 31st - Calico Twirlers are Dark (Fifth Friday). We will be traveling to Circulators & Sandpipers dance in Solana Beach. Dan Norbye calling and Rey Garza cueing.
**** Friday, September 21st - Autumn Leaves party night - Ice Cream Social - Steve Moore Calling and Bud Mighetto cueing. Come and build your own sundae.
**** Friday, September 28th - Special Dance - All Singing Calls and All Square Dancing (Class Level through Plus). Bring your new dancers. More Later.
**** The Calico Twirlers Country Fair will take place on Saturday, October 6th at the Balboa Park Club. Steve Moore will be calling and Radka Sandeman will be cueing. Pre-rounds 7:00 to 8:00 P.M., Squares 8:00 to 10:30. We will be serving dinner early, so don't eat before you come. More later.
For more information call: Don at (619)477-5733, Debbie at (858)279-4585 or Richard & Judy at (619)426-9407 or squaredance@pacbell.net If you know anyone who would like to be added to my e-mail list, or if you would like to be removed from the list, please let me know at: squaredance@pacbell.net
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I had an Australian beer last night, Coopers' Extra Stout. Smooth motor oil. :) Pretty good too! (still wishing I had a John Courage Director's Bitter)
Nice. On a par with, but much shorter than, National Lampoon's "Bored of the Rings".
Hey Sparky, just the man I wanted to see.
Someone in a movie thread was asking why the eagles didn't just take Frodo to Mordor in the first place. I remember that eagles really dislike contact with humans but that Gandalf was a friend for some reason. (He helped the Great Eagle once or something?)
Details?
because that would have taken all the drama and fun out of the whole journey, obviously!
I think the reasoning would go that the old Big Eye of Evil (aka Sauron) would probably have seen the huge eagles coming approximately 5 jillion miles away, dispatched the flying Nazgul to pluck the hobbits off their backs, and been doing the Happy Evil Dance in Barad-dur while the rest of Middle Earth settled down into an eternity of darkness. (A note: I was not, however, privy to the Council of Elrond at Rivendell, nor did I sneak in like some scamps when not invited - so I could not accurately report as fact that this idea was rejected by the council.)
As to Gandalf, he was familiar with the Great Eagles from at least the time of the Battle of Five Armies (in the Hobbit) when they swooped down and saved the good guys behinds. Oooh, even earlier in the Hobbit, Gandalf, Bilbo and the dwarves were trapped up in burning trees by Orcs, and the Eagles came and swooped them all away to their Eyrie.
Then the head Eagle(Gwahir) found Gandalf on the tower of Orthanc when he was imprisoned by Saruman-the-I-used-to-be-good-and-White-but-got-seduced-by-the-dark-side-and-now-delusionally-call-myself-"of many colours". Radagast the Brown (another worthy but lesser wizard of the order) who is familiar with all manner of wildlife had put out the word at Gandalf's request (outside of Bree, before the Hobbits had arrived, being delayed in the Old Forrest) to have the animals of the Wild bring any news to Gandalf at Orthanc.
The great Eagle also spied Gandalf lying on the top of a shattered mountain (I believe Carradhras). Gandalf had just finished fighting a balrog to the death and being reborn as Gandalf the White. The Eagle bore him a second time down to warmer climes.
After the last battle before the gates of Mordor when the Eagles chipped in to try to turn the tide, Gandalf summoned down old Gwahir and asked him to go get Frodo and Sam. (with a couple of his speedy cousins, Landroval and Mendeval I think)
That's about all I can recall off the top of my head. What was the question again? Oh yeah - yes, Gandalf did know the Eagles before the end.
As to disliking humans, I think they saw little reason to get involved with the silly old humans. Probably because they were always hitching rides on their backs instead of inventing airplanes. They knew and liked the Elves, in the Eldar Days - but that's a whole nother book.
I would guess the Eagles were just sick and tired of doing Gandalf's dirty work by this point.
Sparky, are you getting my e-mail? I'm responding to yours but you never respond back. It's not like you.
Ah, nope. They changed out my box yesterday, and I can send alright but apparently am not receiving. You can switch over to my excite account if you want. I'll try to chase the bugs out. Now where did I put that SilliconRaid...
How often do you get a new computer? Every 6 months??
heh. I wish. No, this is the hand-me-down that is replacing the temporary one the nice IT guy loaned me until the hand-me-down was ready when my old box blew up. Clear as mud?
So far, it works, and I'm not complaining - much. Wish I could get e-mail on my outlook though.
Dear Tech Support:
Last year I upgraded from Boyfriend 5.0 to Husband 1.0 and noticed a distinct slow down in the overall performance, particularly in the
flower and jewelry applications, which operated flawlessly under Boyfriend 5.0.
In addition, Husband 1.0 uninstalled many other valuable programs, such as Romance 9.5 and Personal Attention 6.5. and then installed
undesirable programs such as NFL 5.0, NHL 4.3, MLB 3.0, and NBA 3.6.
Conversation 8.0 no longer runs, and Housecleaning 2.6 simply crashes the system.
I've tried running Nagging 5.3 to fix these problems,to no avail.
What can I do?
Signed,
Desperate
Reply from the Technical Side :-
Dear Desperate:
First keep in mind, Boyfriend 5.0 is an Entertainment Package, while husband 1.0 is an Operating System.
Try to enter the command: C:/ITHOUGHTYOULOVEDME" to download Tears 6.2, which should automatically install Guilt 3.0.
If that application works as designed Husband 1.0 should then automatically run the applications Jewelry 2.0 and Flowers 3.5. BUT remember, overuse of the above application can cause
Husband 1.0 to default to Grumpy Silence 2.5, Happy Hour 7.0, or Beer 6.1. WARNING: Beer 6.1 is a very nasty program that will create Snoring Loudly.
CAUTION: Whatever you do, DO NOT install Mother-in-law 1.0 or reinstall another Boyfriend program. These are not supported applications and will crash Husband 1.0. In summary, Husband 1.0 is a great program, but it does have limited memory and cannot learn new applications quickly.
You might consider buying additional software to improve memory and performance.
I personally recommend Hot Food 3.0 and Lingerie 7.7.
Good Luck,
Tech Support
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You must be the guy with the colander and satellite dish on his head.
Speaking of screwy guys, what have you done to Dr. Wacko in your gif?
Dr. Wacko? Honestly, am I going to have to start with you too?
Ohoh now Sparky gets the lecture. Yay, spread it out a little.
<looks around for help, realizes amie and JenB are going to just laugh at him, sighs> Frosti? Old buddy ole pal? Put down the hairbrush, please.
Hee!
Oh where, is my hairbrush?
Oh where, is my hairbrush?
Oh where oh where oh where oh where oh where,
Is my hairbrush??
You're going the right way for a smacked bottom!
Do you see my eye twitching? I'm gonna need a whole lotta therapy before this is over.
That'll do Donkey, that'll do.
She think I'm a steed!
That's a lovely boulder, I really like what you've done with that boulder.
(We so have four year olds.)
My brother and his wife, who are childless, have Shrek on DVD. So there.
Um, dude... I would lay even money that you would have a copy of Shrek even if you were still childless. The size of the child doesn't matter, you know. Hee. That's a compliment, if you like.
I'll take it in the spirit it was intended.
So as I'm on the bus today, I realize I never brushed my teeth this morning! EW! So I go to the store here in the building. They have floss. They have toothpaste. But, they don't have any toothbrushes. Nice. So I bought mints and gum, and I'll try not to smile at anybody. Hee.
Just use your finger, man! It'll wash. :)
Army joins struggle to save Beer.
boy, there's some motivation for a rescue operation.
Cool!
That is cool.
Glad you liked. It made me wish I had some weed.
Whoa. Cool indeedly doodly. I second the wish for some smokage.
OK, so we finalized our iteniary for our trip next month. Arrive in London on the 12th. We'll stay in London at the Craven Garden Hotel, which is right outside Kensington gardens.
Then on Monday, we'll travel north by train to Edinburgh, Scotland. While there, we'll be staying at Hotel Belford.We'll spend two days in Edinburgh. While there, I hope to see the Royal Yacht Brittania.
Then on Wednesday the 18th, we'll board another train and head for Dublin, Ireland. While there, we'll be staying at Camden Court Hotel. And while in Dublin, we'll be visiting the holy grail of beer: The Guinness Storehouse.
From there, we'll board another train on the 20th back to London. We'll spend the weekend in London and fly back home on Sunday the 23rd.
Whoa! My turn to be officially envious! Sounds like a hoot and a half. Lots of train travel too - did you get a private car? Wink, wink, nudge, nudge - I've heard the rolling motion of the train, etc. is conducive.
I'm unsure what the privacy factor of the train will be. I don't think we get a berth, since it's only a 6 hour train ride to Edinburgh, and only 4 to Dublin.
Maybe they have private bathrooms...
<incredibly jealous>
sorry.
Don't be on my account, here's hoping you enjoy the hell out of it my friend. Take lots of pictures, maybe bring a journal! I wish I had taken one on my trip now.
I was thinking about that yesterday, that I should bring a little notebook to write stuff down in. You knowI'll take lots of pictures.
OK, this may be the strangest e-mail I've ever received:
because of my broken toe, but I thoroughly enjoyed the Sundae.
Chocolate
Swirl Ice Cream with fruits, syrups, nuts, chocolate, whipped cream and
a cherry on top. Actually 2 cherries on top. It was wonderful. We had
13
Calico Twirlers present but, Spinners gave us two of our three banners
back anyway (thank you). They are still holding one hostage.
popular
party nights. Come dance in a tropical paradise. Enjoy tropical treats
of fresh fruits, cheeses, breads, sweet and sour meatballs, and more.
Dress is Hawaiian or casual.
Radka will conduct a full hour of Pre-rounds starting at 7:00 P.M.,
squares and rounds from 8:00 to 10:00 P.M. Steve Moore will be doing
the
honors. Calicos, please remember to bring food, lots of food.
-
This should be one of the best dances of the year. With nationally
known, recently married, caller Deborah Carroll-Jones (previously
Deborah Parnell), and Bill Maisch cueing. There will be an afternoon
Round Dance Party from 3:30 to 5:30. Evening Pre-Rounds start at 7:30,
8:00 P.M. squares. Balboa Park Club.
own
burrito dinner. All Calicos are welcome to attend. At the Cartwright's
house. Sign up at the Luau.
Big Top, at the Balboa Park Club. Rod Shuping caller and Bill Maisch
cuer. 6:00 P.M. pre-rounds, 8:00 P.M. Squares.
be traveling to Circulators & Sandpipers dance in Solana Beach. Dan
Norbye calling and Rey Garza cueing.
Steve Moore Calling and Bud Mighetto cueing. Come and build your own
sundae.
Square Dancing (Class Level through Plus). Bring your new dancers. More
Later.
6th at the Balboa Park Club. Steve Moore will be calling and Radka
Sandeman will be cueing. Pre-rounds 7:00 to 8:00 P.M., Squares 8:00 to
10:30. We will be serving dinner early, so don't eat before you come.
More later.
For more information call: Don at (619)477-5733, Debbie at
(858)279-4585
or Richard & Judy at (619)426-9407 or squaredance@pacbell.net
If you know anyone who would like to be added to my e-mail list, or if
you would like to be removed from the list, please let me know at:
squaredance@pacbell.net
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Dude!
You should definitely sign up. Maybe as a twirler.
Um, yeah.
I don't know but one thing is clear,
My favorite thing is an ice cold beer.
Sparky, you'll be glad to know that the first beer I had in London was a John Courage Director's Bitter. Very good.
Lucky sod. Very, very envious of you.
I had an Australian beer last night, Coopers' Extra Stout. Smooth motor oil. :) Pretty good too! (still wishing I had a John Courage Director's Bitter)
Heee! Rugby's on, and I'm drinking a Caledonian Six Nations Rugby, a special beer brewed for the big rugby tournament here.