Alright my darlings!

Sick or not, I'm celebrating!

The Happiest of New Years to all of our

friends in other time zones!

Hope you have a wonderful one!

I'm havin' a blast with AbFab on the tube,

kitty-kats in my lap, and drink in hand!

Thanks for the get-well wishes folks.

Napping off and on all day,hoping I'll

be able to push on through 'till midnight!

Happy New Year everybody!

Have a fun & safe one!

Hello Nicketynick, how are you? I hope you feel better soon!

Happy New Year everyone!

Cheers to "Old Long Ago", old acquaintences, and of course, Alan Rickman!

Cool! HAPPY NEW YEAR GUYS!!!

Chris~ Yep! New year is here!

Hey Chris-

Will do! No sense in being sick AND sober!

Thanks Pam- Yes, nasty stuff.

But I have all I need. I'm used to

taking care of others and not myself.

perhaps a splash of Brandy! (just kidding) 

Thanks! Appreciate the thoughts!

Nicketynick, oh I'm so sorry to hear you're sick! are you sure it's the flu? better get yourself to the doctor real quick, they're taking the flu very serious lately. I think you mentioned one time that you're a nurse, well, now's the time to take care of yourself! rest, rest, rest, love ya!   

I'll stop in tomorrow to see how you are!

Cheers Dumpy!

Too sick to party I'm afraid.

Flu is kicking my butt, and winning.

Have a good New Years!

    New Year's Eve coming soon!

"peace on earth and mercy mild

God and sinners reconcile"    

(another execution) and mankind takes another step backwards, what nex?

Also, is there a bug living among the Christmas decorations making us sick?!?!?          cough, cough!

Claudia- Glad your Holiday was good!

However, whatever crud you had has

made it's way to my part of GA and I'm

completely knackered!

(sniffle)

ok, you know what i just did. I downloaded a few songs from Sweeney Todd, and i think Alan can pull off the songs he has to sing. In the versions i downloaded the judge has a deep voice and i can see Alan dong it with no problem. The song Joanna is quite good and it will be somethng to look forward to.

Hello everyone!  Sorry to have been gone for so long but my family and myself have been pretty sick with some kind of crud that's been going around.  I think *crossing fingers* that its finally put out to pasture.  Today has been the first day I've felt like being online. 

I'm in the process of deleting the nasty posts.  I'll make another run through in a few minutes so if I missed something, I'll get them then.

I'm asking once again (and they know who they are).....PLEASE don't bring your fights over here.  I'd prefer that the nastiness not exist at all but I have no control over it at other places but I do have control here and I'm asking you to play nice here. 

I hope everyone had a brilliant Christmas.  Considering everyone being ill....our's was good.  The kids were very happy and that's what counts. 

New Year's is on us!!!  Can't wait cause I'm even feeling like a bottle of wine real soon.  *wink*

Doh!!!        How could i forget that, it could be possible though to totally add to a great year with Snape redeeming himself, saving Harry and the wizarding world, live to the end and live happily ever  teaching  dunderheads the " soft subtle science that is potion making".

( does anyone see that happening)?? hee hee

Thanks, i wish i could indulge myself in some of the bubbly but i work that night so i will have to just drink bubbly water.

Alanfan-

How exciting for you! I can hear the

wedding bells! Congratulations!

Allow me to pour you some champs!

  

Cheers sweety!



 

Hope you all had a pleasant Christmas. Mine was great, i recieved many wonderful presents, specially from Keith. I even managed to find and purchase my wedding dress. ( mom paid half ). OH, its going to be a greeeaaaatttt year. A wedding, a trip to New York for our honeymoon, a trip in the winter to Mexico, and best of all three Alan movies,,,,,,,,actually four. Perfume, Snow Cake, Noble Son and Order of the Phoenix,,,,,,,could it get any better?

Ok, I have a nice chilled bottle of

Goldschlager.

To have a shot or to not have a shot?

That is the question.................

  It's Happy Hour!!!

First round is on me!

Pam,Dumpy, what's your poison?

 


Come on people, all hands to it!

I think I feel a pint comin' on.........
 

Thanks for the lovely gifts and wishes!!

Having fun watching Galaxy Quest today!

It still cracks me up!

Now, drinks for my wonderful brunch.

What shall it be.........

Ugh!!

Yeah, this constant bickering between the same two people all the time over the same things is really old and tired. I don't care who started it or who's right or most offended by it. I skip all the posts about it and just look for REAL comments and conversations. Just knock it off! I think the crowd is tired of the constant train wreck. It's lost all interest!

Dumpy, I am sorry if you do not like my kind of humour. I cannot stop it, for most people around me like it. And I have no idea what character assassination is... I would never assassinate a Dickens character!!! I was known as Sikes for a while and had no problem with that. Dickens is the best - maybe that is why I like Obadiah so much, because Trollope gets close to Dickens there (and he was often said he could not reach Dickens's genius in characterization.) Well, a matter of taste I guess. As is humour... Well, just ignore my silly ramblings in the future. I do not mean to offend anyone

Just a piece of advice: Your arguments cannot be solved here as they have nothing to do with this board. It did not work in the past and will not work now - it merely disturbs people like me who have no idea what this is all about.

Promise, this will be my last post about this subject.

OK I am not going to be anonymous or anything else but personally I am sick to death of these arguments and accusations on here between a couple of people. It seems to have originated on other boards and I'd be grateful if you'd take them back to those boards and not put them here.

Claudia through her wonderful generosity gave us her original site with all the Rickman gems, then she gave us the GuestBook to discuss them on THEN she gave us this page to have fun on! The crap below is NOT fun!!! Take it to email or drop it.

"sorry you dont like me Dumpy but I try to live by the old bible verse love they neighbor as thyself and have tried repeatedly to hold the door of friendship open."  --from Pam

Well, that's not friendly! made a joke just for you and you take offense! are you sure you're a George Carlin, Three Stooges fan?!?!? do I have to say a list of foul words, or poke you in the eyes like Moe to make you laugh, Pam?!?!?  

"I think, Dumpy, you are the "bah, humbug" kind of person."-- from Puddingdale 

Well, that's not friendly! character assassination seems to be your style Pudding, my post should have made you roll on the floor laughing!

I try to make you all laugh, and there's truth in what I said as you just proved! come on, now, let's party!

Nicketynick hi! how are you?!!? hope you liked your "presents"! it was a pleasure making them! my Christmas was wonderful! many good memories, my husband did a spectacular job putting decorations on the tree I couldn't stop taking photos!

So happy to know you'd understand my sense of humor. I see you posting almost daily, kind of quiet around here, thought I'd liven things up! (although some people seem to be self-starters!) 

 

Hello guys!!

Hope everyone had  a safe

and warm holiday!

Well, he came for us sinners, Pudding!

I think, Dumpy, you are the "bah, humbug" kind of person. But I still wish you a merry Christmas and a happier New Year! Take it easy...

Nicketynick - here are your presents for being nice this year (to me)

^* _*||=|=|=||^[[]]///^* * _* *==||==

The rest of you can pick up your gifts in Centralia pa usa where they've already been pre-tested.

  
Happy Holidays everyone!

Hope everyone was good this year

and gets all the presents they hoped for!

   Dear Santa,

I can explain.............

*snort,snicker*

SnoKat - I take that to mean that he thinks that Snape is guilty...in other words he's a traitor who is and always was loyal to Voldie....or at least decided to rejoin the DE's once Voldie returned...to which I say BAH!

Alfan and I know different....we even have matching t-shirts that say Snape is Innocent which we will wear proudly as book seven will prove us right!

****DISCLAIMER******

Please note that the above statement is merely an opinion, conjecture, a thought stated in writing; it is not to be construed as a statement of fact or an attempt to start a rumor. 

****END OF DISCLAIMER*****

I finally finished my Christmas shopping last night.  Now on to the wrapping.  I always put on my favorite Christmas movies to watch while I wrap to add to the holiday spirit.  How unusual that Alan is in two of my favorite holiday movies (Love, Actually and Die Hard).  I'll also be watching It's a Wonderful Life, The Christmas Carol, A Christmas Story, and Miracle on 34th Street.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas, a Happy Hanukkah, a Happy Kwanzaa, and a Happy Festivus for the rest of us!

Okay, so you all know about the new HP book title. This is from, I think, JKR's web site and is a quote from her about Dan Radcliffe *sigh*   

What I want to know is, 'What does this mean??'

Dan has changed his theory on Snape; he says he doesn't want to be like one of those people who are photographed, beaming, next to mad dictators.

Does that mean he doesn't want to be photographed with Alan or Ralph Finnes or that he doesn't want Harry to be photographed with someone??

I ablsolutly love Dean Martin's  "Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow"----classic.

Hello campers! Is everyone in hiding?

Hope all is well.

I can't speak for anyone else, but the

photo next door is sizzlin'!

He looks VERY squeezable! Something you

could sink your teeth into......

Welcome aboard wayne!  I hope you enjoy our board as much as we do. 

As for Play, it is on DVD in the Beckett on Film series.  But its very expensive.  Play.com and Amazon UK has it.  You might want to search eBay to see if you can find it cheaper.  Also, you might try your local library.  They may have a copy you can borrow. 

I've added all the recent interviews and a new sound file courtesy of sue and woj to the top of the Guest Book.  Those links will stay good until I move them to their permanent home on the Download Haven site.  Enjoy! 

No problems Wayne, besidew we Surrey-ites have to stick together!!

MrsDoyle'sCat

Thankyou - exactly what I meant - brilliant - just need to get it on DVD now

thanks again

Alright Hikity, but only because you said to!

let me get dressed up for this one!

Pfffffffffffff, Nickitynick, yes, girl, go and punish him, thudaliciously, please

I don't think what Alan said is all that

bad. But it's all a matter of opinon and

everyone has their right to it. I have a

bit tougher skin than most, and it's pretty

difficult to offend me. Oh well, he looked

 and sounded yummy!

But for those who were slightly offended,

he's been a very naughty boy and must be punished!

LOL i'm sorry guys, I couldn't pass that one up!

Thanks! Got the interview!

Yep, Alan said a naughty word. Frankly I'd pay money if he's just whisper even that ONE word over and over in my ear!!!

SnoKat - here a download link for The Hour interview:

http://download.yousendit.com/4A06390720F3CBF6

Marlina, God damn I suppose

What is the "GD" word? I can't download the video.. at least not until tomorrow, and i'm curious!!! LOL!

I was just cruising around the web and wandered over to Red Tango's site.  I guess she is going to shut down her Alan Rickman gallery on December 31st.  So, if you want to copy any of her many hilarious pictures for your own collection, you'd better do it before the end of the year. 

Hey, does anyone have The Hour interview available for download? The one I saw has expired.

I only post once in a while at Suzanne's.

I've had difficulty before, but it's been awhile.

That interview next door is to die for!

Such a shy fella isn't he?

(let me help 'ya with that sheet darlin'.....)

Just a question: I haven't been able to post on Suzannes' for quite some time - does anybody know where the problems lies?

Nickitynick, Easter holidays (schools here) are from 31 March to 15 April!!!!!!!!!!

I'll check flights

For some people, he has to grow on you.

I admit he has 1 or 2 songs that I don't

care for. I've heard about his grouchiness

before as well. What a shame. 

When I first started work many years ago one of the girls in the office tried to get me into Van Morrison but I just couldn't take to him but now I really enjoy his stuff.

Just a shame he has a reputation for being the grouchiest, meanest guy in the business!!LOL

Hikity-

Isn't he wonderful? Gotta love him!

I've never had any specific favorite

albums, but almost anything he does

is great. Astral Weeks was very different.

I personally liked it.Here's the link to his

website so you can see all of his works.

There's so much that I don't have, especially

his new stuff. Can't wait to try it!

www.vanmorrison.co.uk

Aaaah, Chris. Music for Elevators - got that one in my collection, too. I guess AR would be able to give a sophisticated speech on those songs ... they are certainly not mainstream.

I used to like Buffy - it was so weird that it was intelligent at the same time (if you looked past all the masks and campness) *lol* And I loved ASH's confused stammerings and dry humour.

Nicketynick, I MUST have slept over the last 30 years...good grief, I've never heard of VM before, just checked it and heard some of his songs and -------big THUD. My music, absolutely. I ordered 2 CDs on the spot . Tell me, which ones are the best in yur opinion and do you know Astral Weeks?

Hikity-

I don't know if you're interested,

but Van Morrison will be in concert

April 6th & 7th in Manchester.

I wasn't sure if you were a Van Morrison

fan or not. I know I am! That's around the

time I'll be in London, so I'm going to try to

squeeze that in! Can't help it!

 Well it's a wonderful night for a moondance........ 





 

Wayne, that is Alan in Play by Samuel Beckett directed by Anthony Minghella.

It starred Alan, Kristin Scott-Thomas and Juliet Stevenson.

You can see it on Claudia's  Downloads Here:

http://britbitsandclips.com/AR_Film.htm

About half way down on the right-hand side.

I seem to remember seeing Alan on TV in a short piece - where Just hes head { made up all muddy } came out of a pot and receiting a Poem or something intercharging with two other women whos heads where in pots - speaking very fast

cant remember any more details - but would love to know what it was and if available on DVD at all

But I may have the wrong actor if so sorry

OMG...I forgot about those! Those commercials really created their very own subculture!

LOL!!  We had the exact same cheesy coffee ads here too but they went under the brand name of Taster's Choice coffee.  According to this site the ads originated in the UK in the late 80's and were so popular they even spawned a 300 plus page paperback novel based on the characters.  The same actors reprised their roles for the U.S. version in the early 90's. 

....and that's your trivia for the day. 

And don't forget that good old ASH is the Prime Minister in Little Britain. If that madness did not buy him the right to be in a film with AR, I do not know what would. *rofl* So, he has not been typecast as Giles yet.

HA! It is fun to be off topic.

I am happy to hear that you are all too young for our Men, yeah!

MrsDoylesCat, hihi, I like this "short film" - and thanks for introducing us to ASH. I haven't heard of him before but if he is in BUFFY Tanja certainly will know him. I go for Angel (another thud, ) 

Sno, that's exactly what I was thinking!  Also, IMVHO, 24 is still too young to teach Dan all that he needs to know....He needs a fine Bordeaux, not a Beaujolais! ROTFL....

Anthony Stuart Head will always be the man in the cheesey Nescafe ads to most Brits of a certain age!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pQeoC9Y8Xw

DAMN! If "older" women were of interest to Dan, I'm sure I could be of  help! Gaaahhhh.... can you just imagine the practice that would need to be done??

Couple of bits of minutiae regarding all the latest news (didn't put it on the main board because it's not strictly AR related):

Dan Radcliffe's "love interest" in EQUUS has been chosen this week. Her name is Johanna Christie, a 24yr.old theatre actress from England. The producers reportedly auditioned 600+ actresses and narrowed it down to six, all of whom auditioned with Dan. She was called back four times and was picked by Dan. the producers said the two of them had great chemistry!

LOL...A good thing, considering what they have to do on stage! Well, nothing like learning from an "older woman"!

Also, reports have been surfacing that Anthony Stuart Head is also going to be in "Sweeney Todd" (possible as Beadle?). If anyone isn't familiar, he was in the TV series "Buffy, The Vampire Slayer".

Chris, the tree on the pic is our X-mas tree from 2004/5. We have never ever had anything but genuine candles. Besides, the tree cannot fall over cz hubby fixes it

On a side note:

Reading these "funny" comments here posted from time to time by nameless persons??? I would suggest that we all take a huge breath and then just leave it, forever, okeydokey???    and you stop that, thanks a lot for your understanding!





 

Looks like I've got advanced tech-support

lined up! Thanks guys! That's a dandy lookin'

camera Chris. I'll have to check that out after

the x-mas holidays. Hopefully when the all the

sales are going on. This means I'll have to get

a pic of the "Nanner Shrine" at Planet Organic!

Perhaps I'll run into the Man over at the produce

department whilst I'm selecting cucumbers!

How interesting would that be?!

Nick, I wouldn't buy one now before X-mas - too expensive and may be they sell you an older model. Wait until next year. Uploading is really super easy, believe me  - it nearly works on its own.

 I don't have a tree. 

Chris- Yes, definitely need a camera!

But here's the sad part: the last time

I bought a camera was 8 years ago, and

the ex-hubby knicked it. So, I'll have to be bold

and make a purchase! And I haven't the first damn clue

about cameras of this day and age. It's pitiful.

I don't know how to upload pics either. For shame!

Thanks Claudia, although I was very near to a nervous breakdown at the very end, as always afterwards everything looks fine again...and I wonder why I made such a fuss about the exam Being among mainly young folk I enjoyed those five years at the university tremendously. We laughed and learnt a lot together.

Chris and Pam, I don't think there is any tree up in Germany right now...it's not Christmas. Pam, this is not custom here to do it so early. We usually buy the tree around the 21 Dec and have it on our terrace (in a bucket with water). Then on the evening of the 23th I decorate the tree including genuine candles like this one for example:

Hi Pam-

Oh yeah, I can't wait!

I've been planning this for a while now!

I'm told it's common to spot celebs and

the like in London. The Theatre is calling me!

It may sound crazy, but the theatre is one of my

main reasons for going. I'll be there for 8 days, so

I'm packing as much in as possible. But that seems

like a sufficient amount of time,eh?

Regardless, I'm so excited and giddy!

Claudia-

Quite right my dear. Hadn't thought of that.

Hey all!!!! 

Belated congrats Hikity!  Girl.....you got it going!  Its an amazing feat to do all you do and still make such good grades! 

Just fair warning to the very few posters that insist on posting negative comments.  I will be watching a  little more consistantly now and I will delete the nastiness. 

NicketyNick, I deleted your last post not because it was nasty but because it related to the previous nasty post.  So since I deleted nasty, I thought you might want me to delete it as well.

Have fun ladies and gents(?)!  Christmas is a coming...and the goose is getting fat!  Santa will be good to all those that have been good all through the year! 

Thanks girls!

I'm a minimalist, so I hate

carrying loads of crap to begin with.

Hikity- That would be a blast!

I've 2 places I'm trying to decide between

as far as accommodation.

One is a private apartment. Take a wild guess

where it's located.

Nicketynick, I've never heard of any problems in any part of England including London. So just don't worry. You wouldn't carry all your jewellery and money and gold bars with you, would you? Contact me if you like! April is usually a time where I go to London, too. May be we can meet.

NicketyNick - like any big city, it's a matter of just knowing which areas to avoid.  I imagine the majority of the city where a tourist would normally be is relatively safe.  The are many websites that give advice.  Here is just one http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g186338-i17-k375731-Dangerous_areas_to_avoid_in_london-London_England.html">example.  But just googling "places to avoid in london" will give you a lot of websites and forums where people post their travel experiences and advice.  Have fun!!  (Wish I were going

MrsDoylesCat-

Thank you so much dear!

I was curious about the weather.

So, it's a bit of everything I guess.

Got the shoes covered! Being a nurse,

I try to buy the best shoes.

Another quick question: My friend in

Surrey is meeting me in London to show me

around, do a few things with,etc.

The rest of the time I'll be on my own.

Are the pick-pockets as bad as I'm told?

I'm sure I'll be alright walking around by self,right?

NicketyNick, if you are coming to London in April be prepared for all weather from snow to a mini-heatwave!! Just bring lots of layers, a waterproof and comfy shoes!

You can dress how you like for the theatre, you'll find people in jeans and sweatshirts next to people in suits, anything goes really unless you're going to a first night in which case people might dress up more (but not necessarily).

Most of the galleries and museums are free now so make the most of them and the London parks should be beautiful in April.

Those pics next door are

too yummy! I'm so excited

about all the news and happenings!

I have a question for any of our crazies

in the UK- I'm planning my trip to London

in April. Any tips on weather, appropriate

clothing,etc.

I was supposed to have taken this trip months

ago, but that was delayed.

Also, what's the dress code for theatre?

Any ideas, etc. will be much appreciated.

Who knows, maybe I'll spot "The Man" on

the street!  

You are welcome, Hikity

Morning...

Chris and Pudd, thanks again for your suggestion I gave it a try and alas he was back....we had a nice chat

Pudd and Chris, on a second thought - give me your phone numbers I am calling...ah, and may be I should think about travelling around Europe

You don't take me seriously - I can see that - and Alan is too far at the moment being in Canada, BUT the idea is not so far-fetched. I am g0ing to phone his neighbour...

Yeah Chris, poor cousins indeed! Talk to us Hikity! Or phone Alan from time to time

Oh, forgot to answer Chris, yes, we are back. Munich was wonderful as always. I love this beautiful town.

Pudd, unfortunately it has already started...I feel dreadful, I miss my courses and my profs and I think I am going to attend a James Joyce class today...

Who is going to talk to me in English from now on!!! This is really a disaster. For the last 5 years I have been listening to this wonderful language, I was allowed to talk as much as possible (hihi, better refrain from any comments on this), I read and wrote a lot...folks, I am desparate, honestly

  I am overwhelmed...thanks so much to all of you . You must know my beloved professor was helpless  when I looked at him like this and, Vicki, it was far more than 10 points, I am afraid

Pudd, I am so sorry - it was MrsDoylesCat who mused about "giving thanks for being delivered safely to your new country" while I always thought it's about the harvest...And I was joking of course about the "thanks for leaving" in compliance with MDC's "We just waved you off at the docks!!!"

I know I have a bad humour from time to time - this is simply because I have been living on this planet for quite a long time already...and, Pudd, it must be your fate that some here tend to take you for somebody else. Please forgive me for joining the group - I promise I am leaving it immediately.  





 

Alright my sweeties!

The Bar is open!

Drinks all night long for

dear Hikity! Down the hatch babe!

CONGRATS HIKITY!!

Freut mich, dass du's geschafft hast

Congrats Hikity!!! Finally you are freeeeeeeee! But take care, it can be strange not having to study around the clock any more.

By the way, what do you mean "a thanksgiving for leaving"? My synapses are not working well any more I think. Have I ever asked someone to leave? Openly? I thought I  was Miss Diplomatic...

Hikity (and Brian) - LOL!  Happy to be of help.....congratulations, your hard work paid off! 

The professors has awarded you 10 points for outstanding exam results. 

Congratulations Hikity!!

All that hard work paid off!!

Congrtas Hikity!

Hooah!!!!!

Congratulations, Hikity!  We all knew you could do it!

Hallo Ladies, I really have to thank all of you for crossing fingers and wishing me luck - it helped enormously that Vicky made an extra special Brian Enhancing Potion with Brian sitting under my desk - enhanced in every way of course, cough, yes, sue - whispering the answers. Besides, Vicky canted good luck incantations which were winging their way to me at the right moment

I definitely conquered my exams

Thanks again , ladies

sue, unfortunately I had no chance to check said enhanced version while in the middle of my exam but Brian was patient...

off to bed now - nightynight

P.S. Chris, the date was exact..

Pudd, don't you think we should have a thanksgiving too?? Thanks for leaving for example, help, I am joking

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To shorten the time until Christmas I made an Advent calendar with wallpapers. And it is a very special one, because Alan will pop up from time to time.   

So have a look.   

LG Chalebh