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I've got moving on my mind today. I remember how much of a hassle moving was last year, and how much chocolate I ate because of the stress of it all! I'm hoping to do better this time around -- with the chocolate, at least, if not with the hassle and the stress. Basically, it comes down to this -- we are moving THIS MONTH and I need to pack, and soon, as well as try to keep up with all the other things that are important to me in the process.
Guess I'll get started then! :-D
Having moving on my mind brought something else to mind, and that's a conversation I had with Boromir during one of my moves in the past -- not sure which one it was, whether it was a move within the States or a move to Pakistan. Not that it really matters -- it still is an appropriate way to look at moving, that makes me actually feel like getting up and packing a box, lol! And then letting Boromir carry it!
So, for verse Thursday, I give you...
ETA: Almost forgot -- the WW update! I amazingly lost .8 lbs this week, in spite of indulging in some chocolate and seasonal goodies like candy corn and candy pumpkins, yum! So I'm still on track, yay!
Guess I'll get started then! :-D
Having moving on my mind brought something else to mind, and that's a conversation I had with Boromir during one of my moves in the past -- not sure which one it was, whether it was a move within the States or a move to Pakistan. Not that it really matters -- it still is an appropriate way to look at moving, that makes me actually feel like getting up and packing a box, lol! And then letting Boromir carry it!
So, for verse Thursday, I give you...
Boromir is sitting at the computer, reading a discussion that is taking place on the Middle-earth Message Board, while Linaewen is busy packing a large cardboard box, in preparation for moving.
Boromir: There is an interesting discussion going on at the Message Board; you would certainly be interested in this...
Lin: Oh? Move over, let me look. (She shoves Boromir aside to have a look at the screen) Oooo this IS interesting!
Boromir: Jump in and add your opinion; you know you want to.
Lin: (sighing) I would love to! I do miss not being in on discussions lately... Oh, and look! Here's a couple of new chapters of the different inklings I have been following...
Linaewen starts to read, then stops suddenly and sighs again, as she turns away from the computer.
Lin: Unfortunately, I can't really respond to anything now. Once I get started, I'll not be able to stop, and then my work won't get done!
Boromir: (fingers hovering over the keyboard) I will just answer for you, shall I?
Linaewen snatches the keyboard away and gives Boromir a withering look.
Lin: Don't you dare! I never know what you are going to say next, so please leave me to express my own opinion when I have time to do so! What would really help me is if you would turn off that computer and stop distracting me. And maybe help with this packing.
Boromir grins but does not get up to help. He turns back to the screen, and continues to read.
Boromir: Ah, a new tangent to the discussion at hand! Listen to this...
Lin: (covering her ears with her hands) I'm not listening!
Boromir shrugs and turns off the computer. Linaewen, secretly disappointed that he actually obeyed and the computer is now off, kicks the box in a fit of pique, and then has to sit down and rub her toe.
Lin: Drat! People must think I am ignoring them! I wish I didn't have so much to do to get ready to move. I've managed quite a bit already, but there is still so much yet to be packed. Look at all this junk here! Why did we keep this stuff? Where did it all come from anyway?
Boromir: (looking around the disheveled room and shaking his head) My advice? Leave all that can be spared behind. We should travel light.
Lin: That's easy for you to say, Mr. Have Sword Will Travel.
Boromir: Do not forget I also travel with the Horn of Gondor and my shield and my cloak and my chain mail. Not exactly light, I suppose, but you know what I mean.
Lin: Yes, I know. But it's impossible! I can't decide what to leave behind! As sure as I leave something, I will discover later that I need it, and then I won't have it.
Boromir shrugs and goes to his Lazy Boy recliner.
Lin: Wait a minute, aren't you going to help me?
Boromir: You know how you are when you pack. You start snapping at everyone and there is no peace. I am merely staying out of harm's way.
Lin: (grumbling) I do not snap at people when I am packing! Just for that, I'll pack your action figure in the bag next to Lurtz and Grishnakh.
Boromir: (unconcerned) As you wish, I care not! I will have Frodo and Sam in Orc armor beside me, so there will be nothing to fear from those two Orc minions. Lurtz is nothing without his bow and arrows, and he will not be able to draw his bow while packed up in a bag. I will have the advantage of him.
Lin: Oh, and you'll be able to draw your sword?
Boromir: My sword is forever drawn and ready. You know very well that it will not stay in the sheath; it always falls out. That is why I carry it in my hand at all times. Always be prepared, that is my motto.
Lin: Right.
Linaewen goes back to her packing while Boromir watches. The box being finally full, Linawen attempts to lift it and is unable to budge it. Boromir leaps up and pushes her aside.
Boromir: When Linaewen is at a loss, Boromir must serve, as we say in my country. The strongest of us must do the lifting. I will take the box, though I do not know the way.
Lin: (wiping her brow in relief) I will show you where to take your burden, Boromir.
Boromir follows her out of the room, but he cannot see over the top of the box.
Boromir: The moving van, Linaewen, is it left or right?
Boromir: There is an interesting discussion going on at the Message Board; you would certainly be interested in this...
Lin: Oh? Move over, let me look. (She shoves Boromir aside to have a look at the screen) Oooo this IS interesting!
Boromir: Jump in and add your opinion; you know you want to.
Lin: (sighing) I would love to! I do miss not being in on discussions lately... Oh, and look! Here's a couple of new chapters of the different inklings I have been following...
Linaewen starts to read, then stops suddenly and sighs again, as she turns away from the computer.
Lin: Unfortunately, I can't really respond to anything now. Once I get started, I'll not be able to stop, and then my work won't get done!
Boromir: (fingers hovering over the keyboard) I will just answer for you, shall I?
Linaewen snatches the keyboard away and gives Boromir a withering look.
Lin: Don't you dare! I never know what you are going to say next, so please leave me to express my own opinion when I have time to do so! What would really help me is if you would turn off that computer and stop distracting me. And maybe help with this packing.
Boromir grins but does not get up to help. He turns back to the screen, and continues to read.
Boromir: Ah, a new tangent to the discussion at hand! Listen to this...
Lin: (covering her ears with her hands) I'm not listening!
Boromir shrugs and turns off the computer. Linaewen, secretly disappointed that he actually obeyed and the computer is now off, kicks the box in a fit of pique, and then has to sit down and rub her toe.
Lin: Drat! People must think I am ignoring them! I wish I didn't have so much to do to get ready to move. I've managed quite a bit already, but there is still so much yet to be packed. Look at all this junk here! Why did we keep this stuff? Where did it all come from anyway?
Boromir: (looking around the disheveled room and shaking his head) My advice? Leave all that can be spared behind. We should travel light.
Lin: That's easy for you to say, Mr. Have Sword Will Travel.
Boromir: Do not forget I also travel with the Horn of Gondor and my shield and my cloak and my chain mail. Not exactly light, I suppose, but you know what I mean.
Lin: Yes, I know. But it's impossible! I can't decide what to leave behind! As sure as I leave something, I will discover later that I need it, and then I won't have it.
Boromir shrugs and goes to his Lazy Boy recliner.
Lin: Wait a minute, aren't you going to help me?
Boromir: You know how you are when you pack. You start snapping at everyone and there is no peace. I am merely staying out of harm's way.
Lin: (grumbling) I do not snap at people when I am packing! Just for that, I'll pack your action figure in the bag next to Lurtz and Grishnakh.
Boromir: (unconcerned) As you wish, I care not! I will have Frodo and Sam in Orc armor beside me, so there will be nothing to fear from those two Orc minions. Lurtz is nothing without his bow and arrows, and he will not be able to draw his bow while packed up in a bag. I will have the advantage of him.
Lin: Oh, and you'll be able to draw your sword?
Boromir: My sword is forever drawn and ready. You know very well that it will not stay in the sheath; it always falls out. That is why I carry it in my hand at all times. Always be prepared, that is my motto.
Lin: Right.
Linaewen goes back to her packing while Boromir watches. The box being finally full, Linawen attempts to lift it and is unable to budge it. Boromir leaps up and pushes her aside.
Boromir: When Linaewen is at a loss, Boromir must serve, as we say in my country. The strongest of us must do the lifting. I will take the box, though I do not know the way.
Lin: (wiping her brow in relief) I will show you where to take your burden, Boromir.
Boromir follows her out of the room, but he cannot see over the top of the box.
Boromir: The moving van, Linaewen, is it left or right?
ETA: Almost forgot -- the WW update! I amazingly lost .8 lbs this week, in spite of indulging in some chocolate and seasonal goodies like candy corn and candy pumpkins, yum! So I'm still on track, yay!
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Date: 2006-11-02 04:49 pm (UTC)From:*loves again*
*loves Boromir and Linaewen*
I never get tired of Boromir conversations.
*is happy*
Yay for WW progress!
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Date: 2006-11-02 05:40 pm (UTC)From:Unfortunately, I can't really make a conversation come to me when I want them, like writing a chapter; they just happen!
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Date: 2006-11-02 05:31 pm (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2006-11-02 05:37 pm (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2006-11-02 06:30 pm (UTC)From:*hugs and low-calorie chocolates*
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Date: 2006-11-02 06:45 pm (UTC)From:Best of luck with the moving! We'll still be here when you have time to post.
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Date: 2006-11-02 06:52 pm (UTC)From:Seems our friend Boromir gets around...paid me visit too.
Shared with me some Gondorian humor...
later,
tt
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Date: 2006-11-02 07:28 pm (UTC)From:That's a great achievement! :D
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Date: 2006-11-03 02:25 am (UTC)From:Congratulations on the loss! Just remember,if you dont buy the chocolate, you can't eat it during moving! Easier said than done, I know. This coming from the girl who had 5...count them 5....fun size candy bars yesterday! It's so hard when they are staring you in the face!
((((((((Hugs))))))))))
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Date: 2006-11-03 03:38 am (UTC)From:http://lotrscrapbook.bookloaf.net/stories/serpar/conversations/index.html
Actually there are several there where I am trying to pack, and Boromir is trying to get me to write, lol!
((((You))))
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Date: 2006-11-04 12:15 am (UTC)From: