Sunday Business Meeting at Sasquan

Posted on August 23, 2015 by Mike Glyer

Today the Sasquan Business Meeting will consider 4/6, E Pluribus Hugo plus other unfinished business and whatever shennanigans people have left in their deck at this point.

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Viverrine on August 25, 2015 at 1:58 pm said:

I, for one, am very glad to see fandom standing fast upon this bridge, facing the Balrog with those immortal words that nobody here needs me to repeat.

By Grabthar’s hammer, by the suns of Worvan, you shall be avenged.
Wildcat on August 25, 2015 at 2:01 pm said:

I, for one, am very glad to see fandom standing fast upon this bridge, facing the Balrog with those immortal words that nobody here needs me to repeat.

“Balrog was my corner square! BINGO!”
Seth on August 25, 2015 at 2:01 pm said:

I’ve known MZW for many years. We disagree on a lot (especially puppy-related), and agree on a lot. The idea that someone is entitled to choose his own name arbitrarily is quite consistent with his attitudes in general. And pointing out that a particular choice has been common for centuries with excruciating historical details is just the sort of way he likes to argue.
Ginger on August 25, 2015 at 2:05 pm said:

Updated here, and I’ll start putting things into categories for bracketing (insert ev- er, SJ- erm, I mean, LIBERAL LAUGH). Having said that, I do have to take some time off, as my honey has a birthday this weekend and we’re going someplace quiet for a day or two. So, it will be brackets tomorrow, and brackets yesterday, but never brackets today!

ETA: Geez, people! Still going??!?
Cadbury Moose on August 25, 2015 at 2:22 pm said:

Geez, people! Still going??!?

“Persistent,” murmured Vorhovis, “Isn’t he?”
“Relentlessly,” Gregor agreed, “Just as advertised.”
Cadbury Moose on August 25, 2015 at 2:25 pm said:

I, for one, am very glad to see fandom standing fast upon this bridge, facing the Balrog with those immortal words that nobody here needs me to repeat.

This bridge ain’t big enough for the both of us.
Cadbury Moose on August 25, 2015 at 2:46 pm said:

I, for one, am very glad to see fandom standing fast upon this bridge, facing the Balrog with those immortal words that nobody here needs me to repeat.

Thank you for observing all safety precautions.
mickyFinn on August 25, 2015 at 3:04 pm said:

I, for one, am very glad to see fandom standing fast upon this bridge, facing the Balrog with those immortal words that nobody here needs me to repeat.

The white zone is for immediate loading and unloading of passengers only. There is no stopping in the red zone.
Rev. Bob on August 25, 2015 at 3:24 pm said:

I, for one, am very glad to see fandom standing fast upon this bridge, facing the Balrog with those immortal words that nobody here needs me to repeat.

The red zone is for immediate loading and unloading of passengers only. There is no stopping in the white zone.
Nigel on August 25, 2015 at 4:05 pm said:

I, for one, am very glad to see fandom standing fast upon this bridge, facing the Balrog with those immortal words that nobody here needs me to repeat.

It’s over 9,000? There’s no way that can be right…
Fugue on August 25, 2015 at 4:13 pm said:

I, for one, am very glad to see fandom standing fast upon this bridge, facing the Balrog with those immortal words that nobody here needs me to repeat.

I’ve got a jar of dirt! I’ve got a jar of dirt!
Jim Henley on August 25, 2015 at 4:25 pm said:

Geez, people! Still going??!?

A weaker man might be moved to re-examine his faith, if in nothing else at least in the laws of probability.
Nigel on August 25, 2015 at 4:30 pm said:

Heads.
George Phillies on August 25, 2015 at 4:32 pm said:

With a tip of the hat to an Ann Arbor fan whose name after 30 years I do not remember:

Balrog! I command the true secret law! the one that respects our unity!

Not to quail
at bheer for breakfast!
That is the way!
Are we not fen?
CPaca on August 25, 2015 at 4:38 pm said:

mickyFinn : The white zone is for immediate loading and unloading of passengers only. There is no stopping in the red zone.

RevBob : The red zone is for immediate loading and unloading of passengers only. There is no stopping in the white zone.

Listen Betty, don’t start up with your white zone shit again.
Rev. Bob on August 25, 2015 at 4:40 pm said:

@CPaca:

Don’t you tell ME which zone is for stopping and which zone is for unloading.

😉
Jim Henley on August 25, 2015 at 4:46 pm said:

@Nigel:

Heads!

You complete me.

In this case, literally!
Aaron on August 25, 2015 at 4:52 pm said:

mickyFinn : The white zone is for immediate loading and unloading of passengers only. There is no stopping in the red zone.

RevBob : The red zone is for immediate loading and unloading of passengers only. There is no stopping in the white zone.

CPaca: Listen Betty, don’t start up with your white zone shit again.

“Oh really, Vernon? Why pretend, we both know perfectly well what this is about. You want me to have an abortion.”
SocialInjusticeWorrier on August 25, 2015 at 4:57 pm said:

I, for one, am very glad to see fandom standing fast upon this bridge, facing the Balrog with those immortal words that nobody here needs me to repeat.

“Son, you are just another beast-yowling burgher with delusions of grandeur. Now put that whip down and say you’re sorry or I am going to have roll up my sleeves and administer some quality editing to your narrative voice.”
Wildcat on August 25, 2015 at 5:00 pm said:

I, for one, am very glad to see fandom standing fast upon this bridge, facing the Balrog with those immortal words that nobody here needs me to repeat.

“Please let this be a normal field trip!”
SocialInjusticeWorrier on August 25, 2015 at 5:05 pm said:

I, for one, am very glad to see fandom standing fast upon this bridge, facing the Balrog with those immortal words that nobody here needs me to repeat.

“Goodness gracious, great balls of fire!”
Lorcan Nagle on August 25, 2015 at 5:07 pm said:

I, for one, am very glad to see fandom standing fast upon this bridge, facing the Balrog with those immortal words that nobody here needs me to repeat.

Good afternoon gentlemen. This is Scorpio. I have the doomsday device. You have 72 hours to deliver the gold. Or you face the consequences. And to prove I’m not bluffing, watch this…
P J Evans on August 25, 2015 at 5:09 pm said:

ETA: Geez, people! Still going??!?

There’s one over on the roundup thread. Also.
SocialInjusticeWorrier on August 25, 2015 at 5:12 pm said:

@PJ Evans

There’s one over on the roundup thread. Also.

A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Balrog Forum
Ginger on August 25, 2015 at 5:57 pm said:

There’s one over on the roundup thread. Also.

*sigh*

Okay.

*rolls up sleeves, cracks knuckles*
CPaca on August 25, 2015 at 6:11 pm said:

This is why, Ginger dear, those of us experienced in the ways of fandom or the Internet don’t agree to do *anything* until we see if some other ~~poor sucker~~ volunteer will poke their hand up.

[On edit] It seems to be slowing down. Why don’t you announce a deadline on the madness, after which you can cease your collecting efforts?
SocialInjusticeWorrier on August 25, 2015 at 6:51 pm said:

I, for one, am very glad to see fandom standing fast upon this bridge, facing the Balrog with those immortal words that nobody here needs me to repeat.

“Damnit, Governor Christie, didn’t you learn anything from the last time you tried this?”
snowcrash on August 25, 2015 at 6:55 pm said:

” I, for one, am very glad to see fandom standing fast upon this bridge, facing the Balrog with those immortal words that nobody here needs me to repeat.”

It Ain’t Over ’til It’s Over…
Tintinaus on August 25, 2015 at 6:58 pm said:

I, for one, am very glad to see fandom standing fast upon this bridge, facing the Balrog with those immortal words that nobody here needs me to repeat.

You get an Alfie! You get an Alfie! YOU ALL GET ALFIES!
Leslie C on August 25, 2015 at 7:00 pm said:

I, for one, am very glad to see fandom standing fast upon this bridge, facing the Balrog with those immortal words that nobody here needs me to repeat.

Hello.
My name is Elder Price
And I would like to share with you the most amazing book. . .
Wildcat on August 25, 2015 at 7:16 pm said:

I, for one, am very glad to see fandom standing fast upon this bridge, facing the Balrog with those immortal words that nobody here needs me to repeat.

“Shut up and dance with me!”
rrede on August 25, 2015 at 8:36 pm said:

@Viverinne: allow me to strew Roses at your feet. Sans thorns of course!
j-grizz on August 25, 2015 at 10:59 pm said:

I, for one, am very glad to see fandom standing fast upon this bridge, facing the Balrog with those immortal words that nobody here needs me to repeat.

Why don’t you knock it off with them negative waves? Why don’t you dig how beautiful it is out here? Why don’t you say something righteous and hopeful for a change?
Mike Glyer on August 25, 2015 at 11:01 pm said:

Kelly’s Heroes! Yay!
Cadbury Moose on August 26, 2015 at 1:10 am said:

I, for one, am very glad to see fandom standing fast upon this bridge, facing the Balrog with those immortal words that nobody here needs me to repeat.

I’m Gandalf and Magneto. Get over it.
the little mole on August 26, 2015 at 3:41 am said:

I, for one, am very glad to see fandom standing fast upon this bridge, facing the Balrog with those immortal words that nobody here needs me to repeat.

Did you do this on my head?
Soon Lee on August 26, 2015 at 4:25 am said:

Immortal words to Rev. Balrog:

“I am the best at what I do. And what I do isn’t nice.” *snikt*

“Let’s…see what happens”

“Needs more cowbell.”

“Winter is coming.”

“It’s all in the reflexes.”
IanP on August 26, 2015 at 5:51 am said:

I, for one, am very glad to see fandom standing fast upon this bridge, facing the Balrog with those immortal words that nobody here needs me to repeat.

“Leave this place. They are not for you. Go. Leave. NOW!”

ETA

“You are not ready for immorality… I mean immortality”
Cally on August 26, 2015 at 7:43 am said:

I, for one, am very glad to see fandom standing fast upon this bridge, facing the Balrog with those immortal words that nobody here needs me to repeat.

Can you hear me now?
Cadbury Moose on August 26, 2015 at 11:53 am said:

I, for one, am very glad to see fandom standing fast upon this bridge, facing the Balrog with those immortal words that nobody here needs me to repeat.

“Let’s dance!”
dcb on August 26, 2015 at 12:00 pm said:

I, for one, am very glad to see fandom standing fast upon this bridge, facing the Balrog with those immortal words that nobody here needs me to repeat.

“DARK IN HERE, ISN’T IT?”

“Forward momentum!”

(Apologies if I’ve missed either of those – I had a deadline to meet).
Cadbury Moose on August 26, 2015 at 12:50 pm said:

I, for one, am very glad to see fandom standing fast upon this bridge, facing the Balrog with those immortal words that nobody here needs me to repeat.

Greetings! We’re from the Government and we’re here to help you.
rgl on August 26, 2015 at 3:41 pm said:

I, for one, am very glad to see fandom standing fast upon this bridge, facing the Balrog with those immortal words that nobody here needs me to repeat.

On the one hand, you, a being of puissant darkness and might able to swat most mages and men as a common blowfly and nigh invulnerable to weaponry material and magical. On the other hand I have a dart of slippery elm bark.

No Award!

Why is a raven like a writing desk?

Ils me appellent fou, mais mon nom est Gandalf le Gris.

Stop! In the name of love.

Great Zot! You’re beautiful.
Teemu Leisti on August 26, 2015 at 5:08 pm said:

@MDW:

I believe that this fellowship should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this Age is out, of sending a hobbit to Mt. Doom and returning him safely to the Shire.

That was brilliant.
Teemu Leisti on August 26, 2015 at 9:03 pm said:

Cubist on August 24, 2015 at 4:12 pm said:

Someone should set up a “Gandalf’s words” website, or app, or some such, which dips into the pool and provides a random response every time you access it.

Ask, and you shall receive:

http://teemuleisti.com/balrog

I edited some of the replies slightly, for clarity, including un-bleeping the expletives. If I’ve forgotten someone’s contribution, or have got something wrong, don’t hesitate to complain here, or to e-mail me at teemu dot leisti at gmail dot com.
Rev. Bob on August 27, 2015 at 5:00 am said:

@Teemu:

Oh, wow. Thank you.
Mark Dennehy on August 27, 2015 at 5:02 am said:

Kelly’s Heroes! Yay!

Oh thank fudge, someone else is that old too 😀
Mark Dennehy on August 27, 2015 at 5:03 am said:

I, for one, am very glad to see fandom standing fast upon this bridge, facing the Balrog with those immortal words that nobody here needs me to repeat.

“Unexpected item in the bagging area”
Bruce Baugh on August 27, 2015 at 5:07 am said:

Teemu, that’s great. 🙂
Mark Dennehy on August 27, 2015 at 5:13 am said:

@Teemu : That’s frickin’ cool 😀

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