Idle thoughts on clothes & music

[thrihyrne]

I was just ironing a new shirt and realized that I couldn’t properly iron one of the sleeves because the fabric was twisted. If I had made the shirt, I’d take out the sleeve, straighten it, and put the sucker back in. That’s terrible workmanship! I’m so glad I got it for half price, because if I’d spent $50 on a shirt (which, granted, is a really cool one) with a wonky sleeve, I’d feel not so clever. Then again, I could probaby count on one hand the number of clothing items I’ve ever purchased voluntarily (thereby excluding all bridesmaid’s dresses) that cost more than $50.

Random Halloween Thought: I think I’m going to be Bill Weasley for Halloween. Does anybody know whether there is any other description of him besides the two sentences in GoF, or am I free to self-interpret? I don’t have Sorcerer’s/Philosopher’s Stone at home and don’t know if it specifies that *all* Weasleys are covered in freckles or if it’s just the twins and Ron. Time to consult the HP lexicon. I want to lose about 10 pounds and go to Goodwill to get faux leather pants, something to pass for dragonhide boots and jacket, and investigate the fang earring concept. I mean, I can’t go as George Weasley unless I cut my hair, otherwise I would. But I can find a plain pullover and over-embroider a big “B” in the middle for the obligatory Molly-knitted jumper, and- explain myself over and over again at our Halloween party, as I don’t think anyone will know who I am. I could wear my Eowyn costume again as one of my fellow costumers in the Lomelindi pointed out that many of them (whom I’ll invite, of course) haven’t seen it. However, I keep holding out hope/expectation that they’ll re-release the extended versions of LotR and TTT on the big screen when the extended RotK comes out and I can wear my costume to see TTT again. Since I’ve quit visiting TORn and don’t keep up with the Ringers, does anyone else know if such a thing might be happening? Those films have certainly been cash cows for the theaters every time they show them.

Random Music Thank-Yous:
To Jen, Amy, Licia, and Julia. Your mixed CDs and wonderful music you've sent to me over the past couple of years are simply glorious. It's what I listen to most of the time. Thank you, thank you.

Random welcome:
To gondoriangirl! Adding you to the flist. (she's another member of the Lomelindi and nearby)

Comments

[cim-halfling.livejournal.com]

My dear, there just happens to be a OneRingCelebration coming up in Pasadena, CA, January 14-16th, 2005. Costuming workshops, the three films (extended) being shown, lots of other workshops, etc.

*looks hopefully at thevina*

[cim-halfling.livejournal.com]

Oh yes, re: Bill Weasley. In OOTP I think it mentions that Bill is on the tall thin side, while twins and Charlies are shorter and stockier. You be thin enough to do Bill! Still has long hair/pony tail. No mention of freckles though. (at least not on Bill) :)

Sweetie, from where?

[(Anonymous)]

I choked on my lunch when I read that you wanted to lose 10 pounds! You don't have them to spare, my friend! SG

[helveticat.livejournal.com]

Bill Weasley is hot. Who cares if anyone recognizes you? Just be like, "You mean you don't KNOW?" and then walk away twirling your cool fang earring, sipping your pumpkin juice.

Weasley or Eowyn, you look like both. You could pull off either one.

"Hi, I'm Miranda Weasley, long-lost cousin. Like my dress?"

[snottygrrl.livejournal.com]

you make me smile grrrl. bill weasley - send me pictures! and all really good halloween costumes always require explaination....

as cim_halfling says, tor.n is doing the celebration thing - they have a whole website (oneringcelebration.net i believe) and a mailing list and everything....

i doubt i'll be there. but i bet the other bashie 9 will be....