The Hobbit Hole XXII - ...Apple, thorn, and nut and sloe

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[Ramius]

The guides in the picture would be Whittaker and Unsoeld who climbed Everest with Whittaker, but I don't know which is which.

You're right... it was also Unsoeld. In fact I think the name of the guide shack at Paradise was the "Whittaker and Unsoeld" guide shack. I think Whittaker was the guy at the extreme left in the photo.

They were both institutions in northwest lore. Both Whittaker and Unsoeld were founding partners in the original R.E.I. co-op. (I still have my co-op card, before it became REI Inc.).

[TalonDJ]

Working around the house. after killin some people on world of warcraft
Got a zillion things to do and I will be out of town again this weekend :P Got to got raid the UN headquarters... er.. I mean go to my sisters graduation in NY. Yeah, it is at the UN building. Will have to get some pictures of me making rude gestures in their general direction.

[osagebowman]

Initial damage report (w/flashlight). Lots of silver maple limbs down - neighbors.

Redbud by northside fence, split three ways, it's kindling material. Raised it from a volunteer sprout.

Well, good night all.

[TalonDJ]

Heard the chat/view idea but did not speak up since I will be out of town.

[Bear_in_RoseBear]

What was laid on the breast of Thorin when he was buried under the Lonely Mountain?

I'll hold off for a bit to see if anyone else wants to answer... ;)

[Graybeard58]

You have mail.

[RMDupree]

It's fast approaching midnight here, so I'd better get some sleep.

This has been a great evenin' folks! Thanks!

It's ended a day that has had some good stuff happen, so now it's perfect. :-D

My grandfather woke up and was clear and lucid for the first time since he went into the hospital on Memorial Day weekend.

He couldn't speak (intubated), but he acknowledged what was being said by nodding, grabbing hands, etc.

His condition is not by any means improving, but I consider it a real blessing to have him come back to us for a bit. No matter how long it lasts.

Love you guys! Nighty night!

[JenB]

Hehehehe.... just don't shoot anyone 'less you've got a really good escape plan...

[TalonDJ]

No idea... but since he was a dwarf, probably and axe.

[Bear_in_RoseBear]

((((Ruthy)))) Sleep well!

[TalonDJ]

I will just talk really funny and claim diplomatic immunity

[Bear_in_RoseBear]

I could point and giggle, but that wouldn't be polite.

[JenB]

Ok. You've got to dig up your books, your knowledge is just a little rusty here ;-)

[Oberon]

Who was King Under the Mountain, during the time of the War of the Ring?

Dain Ironfoot, cousin and heir of Thorin.

Why was Merry's sword effective against the Lord of the Ringwraiths?

Gotta go to bed now. Maybe we can take this up again in the morning.

[RosieCotton]

See ya 'round, Ruthy! I'll keep praying for your family and your grandfather.

[Oberon]

Umm...no.

[Bear_in_RoseBear]

Have a good night! I won't be around in the morning, but perhaps one of the morning crew will take up the challenge...

[JenB]

Anyway I liked Ruthy's suggestion that we watch one film a weekend for the next three weekends. Then those who miss one week won't miss the next.

Do you have access to the Hobbit Hole Yahoo group? That's where we do the 'chat' part of the view.

[Corin Stormhands]

Evenin' folks. Dang, y'all have been chatsey this evenin'

Got back from Roanoke not quite an hour ago. Just windin' down afore I go to bed. Got another meeting (same kind) tomorrow night in Fredericksburg. But that's only an hour north.

Oberon - welcome. I don't know the answer (question doesn't matter).

[Ramius]

Prayers forward... :-)

The issues that could divide those close will hopefully not do so...

prayers up. :-)