Pudd-

I tried sending Redtango a message

and was denied for whatever reason.

But I'll keep trying. Now I'm looking

at a banana and snickering. LOL

Do not hope, Nickety. Go to her journal or write an e-mail to her and PLEAD. Otherwise she will not realize how much her site means to us even without a few of the former installments.

Pudd-

Well damn. I love that site, it makes

me giggle everytime I visit. I was hoping

she would get the chance to have some

wicked fun with Nobel Son. Let's hope she

dosen't go anywhere.

Make that senT, not senD

Yes, Nicketynick. I send her an e-mail and she says it is all about Getty sueing people using their pictures. So, of course she does not want to take chances.

Quite worrying is the fact that she does not seem so sure she wants to reopen the site when she cannot make fun of everything she wants to. So get ready for some renewed begging, gals!

Hey kids-

Anyone else tried visiting

RedTango's gallery recently?

Looks like something was changed over

there.

On January 24 at my LiveJournal I posted that I had created the username 'Cat Lumet' within the software application called Second Life.  I find it very hard to fathom that another individual would come up with that same username independently.

Can you please clarify for me why you began posting here with that username on the same day that I mentioned it on my LiveJournal? 

It certainly is not a name that two people would come up with coincidentally.

No, it was posted by me, Cat Lumet. Sorry for the confusion!

I just wanted to let everyone know that the post from Cat Lumet from January 24 was NOT posted by me.

Wow!! Claudia, Marlene, Sue, Carolyn, Nicketynick, Pudd, Peek, Mrs Slope, Cats, Pam, Hikity, Lex and Vicki ( forgive me if i forgot anyone). Thank you guys for your best wishes, thoughts and prayers. I and Keith appreciate it. I have never lost anyone so close to me but the support is overwhelming, right from the food, drinks, flowers, to the inspirational words by both family and friends and you all.. Again, thank you all.

So sorry to hear about your loss, Alfan! My thoughts are with you and your family

Alfan, sorry I am late, but I am so sorry to hear of your loss.  I will keep you in my thoughts at this difficult time.

Hi Ya Dumpy-

Just hangin' around. Getting ready

to move. Same old stuff. Waiting for Snowcake.

Trying to find some trouble to get into.

Nicketynick, long time no see.

Pam how did you get on AR GB, I got "page no longer exists"!

Alfan my deepest condolences to you, Keith and your families. 

It's been said that somewhere a journey begins at the end of the worldy existence we know...   somewhere a path stretches over the stars and rivers of memories flow...  somewhere a silence is heard far away and the brightness of day fills the night where the trials of life are resolved into peace when a soul finds its way to the light.  May it comfort you to know that your Dad is at Peace.

Alfan - my deepest condolences to you, Keith, and all of his family.  What a difficult decision.  *Hugs* to all of you. 

My thoughts and prayers are with you and Keith Alfan. May your wedding be lovely still!

Alfan-

So sorry kiddo. That's terrible.

Hope you get to visit us once

in a while. Thoughts and Prayers.

 Your wedding will be beautiful!! 


 

Alfan, I can't even begin to imagine what all of you are going thru right now! My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time!

Oh Alfan, I am so sorry. My thoughts are with you and Keith at this terrible time.

 I might not be around for a while because bad news on the homefront here for me. Keith's ( my fiance ) dad fell today and hit his head on the cement and never regained conciousness, we pulled the plug tonight after 6 hours. You know it was just like in the movies, very surreal.  But the wedding is still on, it will be sad that he isnt there though. But i might have the chance to pop in once in a while to check out new postings.

I'd be curious Bluebeat to know where you read or heard that statement from Ian McKellan. I think you are remembering it wrong. This is what Ian McKellan actually wrote, in its entirety, in his online diary from his official site:

ALAN RICKMAN

From: Rebecca

Q: Your and Alan Rickman's performance in Rasputin were brilliant. As I am studying Russia and the fall of the last Tsar and the involvement of Rasputin for my G.C.S.E in History I found it incredibly useful for revision. So thanks for helping me! Also I was wondering, is Alan Rickman as sexy in real life as he is on screen?

A: Much of Rasputin was filmed close to the locations of the actual events so I'm not surprised that the film proved relevant to your studies. Also, yes.

Boy, I wish we had snow here in the N.Ga mountains.

I haven't got my sled out of storage yet!

It's actually been quite a warm January. I was wearing

shorts the other day. Very strange.

Pam- I highly recommed the Hitchhiker's Guide!

Just watch it from start to finish. It's wonderful!

Don't know anything about the DVD, but fill me in if

it has anything noteworthy!

Well, Carolyn, don't forget cap and muffler when you go out of the house...

Pudd, no and no and no, I even refuse to look at Hello magazine, I'm soooo fed up from last year

Hikity, it's about -6 C.

Morning everybody - still tired from Saturday I hit the sack at 4:30 in the morning.

Pam, does that mean 20 degrees minus or plus (I know only Celsius). Some are still waiting for the winter here - I don't, I wouldn't mind having no winter at all

A wonderful week to everybody

Cute smilies we are, Nahima!

And what a good feeling for me to be always right

Hello

My feelings on the is Alan "gay" rumor.  I personally do not believe Alan is gay. Nothing about him signals my gaydar. Anyway he can star in any fantasy I have the imagination for.

Hello Campers-

I smell a pint nearby.

Who's up for it?

If you say so, Pudd! <--- (I'm the one at the right side)
Mrs Slope:

Have a lovely weekend, girls! 

Mrs. Slope said:

"After recent experiences I strongly support as many man as possible as soon as possible becoming gay! And not only gay - please get as gay as ever possible. I want you all to be SUPERGAY! Yes! Even you, Uncle Alan! Be gay and enjoy it! All men in the world are herewith asked to turn gay gay gay and never to think about women ever again. What a wonderful step to free womankind of pain and torture triggered by thoughtless, narcissistic and egomanic man. Hooray!! Flock together and be gay and then there may be peace and happyness in the world. Every gay man is a new friend! In fact I would love Alan Rickman even more if he was gay!"

ROTFLMAO! That was great! 

Wow! Clear proof it is not sexual attraction for everyone, Nahima!

After recent experiences I strongly support as many man as possible as soon as possible becoming gay! And not only gay - please get as gay as ever possible. I want you all to be SUPERGAY! Yes! Even you, Uncle Alan! Be gay and enjoy it! All men in the world are herewith asked to turn gay gay gay and never to think about women ever again. What a wonderful step to free womankind of pain and torture triggered by thoughtless, narcissistic and egomanic man. Hooray!! Flock together and be gay and then there may be peace and happyness in the world. Every gay man is a new friend! In fact I would love Alan Rickman even more if he was gay!!

Hey, most of those are music stars, that's cheating!
Music and its idols are a whole different world beyond this one.
Look at Michael Jackson.

Anyway, it is okay to disagree, guys.
After all, when human nature is concerned nothing can be stated as final or conclusive.
But it is interesting to comment and share opinions, that's always a good thing to do.

Btw, did I mention what I believe to be the main reason of joining the fandom of a certain actor?? Did I say it?

Sexual attraction!!

 
Yes, behave you pert girl!

 (I love this Snape emotie)

Hey E.F.-

Cheers to Stephen Fry!

I could squeeze him all day!

He's so adorable. From what I hear,

although he does consider himself gay,

he dosen't date, have a partner etc.

He remains celibate. Now that's terrible!

SOMEBODY should be enjoying him! *snort*

It's such a shame.  


 

I think I'm with Puddingdale on this one.  As she stated, it could be that there are different ways of viewing fandom or being fans.  Personally, if I'm attracted to someone, I'm attracted to them, whether gay, straight, bi-, tri-, metro-, retro-, uber-, or anti-sexual.   It's whatever they've got going on - charisma, looks, talent - that gets me.  

I'd say that three of the five fandoms I am in have nothing to do with sexual attraction, because I don't find the artists attractive, but I love, love, love their work.  I take part in fandom more for the friendship and interaction than the fantasy.

Mrs.Doyle'sCat mentioned the late, great Freddie M.  He and Queen have a huge fandom.  So does Morrissey, former lead singer of the Smiths.  One openly gay, one of questionable sexuality.  (Adore them both.)  Also Alan Cumming, George Michael, Neil Tennant, and there's something so appealing about Stephen Fry, too.  Not to mention John Barrowman of Torchwood.  Talk about a massive fandom, that guy's way popular, and mostly with women.  What a cutie!

Well, I don't agree with Nahima. As I said before: It would not make a difference to me if AR was gay. He would still be as talented and attractive. And I would still collect all his movies.

And the distinction between fans and fandom: What about Elton John e.g.? Not particularly attractive plus gay - but still I would say he has a fandom, right?

But I guess we simply have different opinions here and maybe our ways of being fans are different too. Variatio delectat!

What are thousand miles apart, dear Alfan?? Hmmm, when exactly was your wedding day?????

SNOW CAKE SPOILER

Ahh, thats what i was thinking too because he had a problem hitting the driver that killed Vivian so i doubt it that he could hit anyone now. Thanks , great minds think alike, even thousand miles apart.......

Nahima, exactly - no more words necessary imo, thank you - this is how I feel

Alfan, sweetie, this was the funny part of it that Clyde thinks it's worse to hit a cop than to kill someone imo: Alex killed the drunk driver who killed his son and hit the cop who presumably arrested him then)

I assume that the whole thingy around Alex's son happened in England - surely it was not Clyde he hit - the latter is only terribly jealous (how right he is, hmmm, huhu)

SPOILER ALERT FOR SNOWCAKE

Hikity, actually i knew that he went to prison for hitting the guy who killed his son but was that the cop he punched that Clyde and Maggie talk about?

(Maggie in the end when he is saying goodbye says that Clyde is just upset because he hit a cop), this is probably not a deleted scene but i think that it was the guy who killed his son, the drunk driver was a cop.

I absolutly loved the movie by the way, i love it.

That's the one, Nicketynick, thanks!

Of course Hikity (Hi there!), I believe 'Lawrence of Arabia' was his first big work, at least the one that put him in the eye of the public here in America. José Ferrer had a role in that one too, he was the first puerto rican actor that won an 'Oscar' ever.

Regarding the gay thingy, just to add my two cents...

IMHO, this is a complex issue in which is hard to tell things as simple as 'black' or 'white'.  Each person is unique and has its own background/environment (cultural, religious, social, even political) that influences greatly on any decision taken.  We, as a society, may declare our openmindness in many topics but, related with the sexual area, we are still in diapers.
Surely, this may vary from country to country, I am talking only from what I know of my part of the world.  Here are pubs for gays and pubs for 'general public', you can enter any of them at your own choice but I still wonder what is the need of such distinction.  And undoubtedly, gay people are the target of many jokes, offensive remarks and discrimination, even by the so-called openminded, it would be hypocrital to deny it.  In many, many films the gay character is used as the laughing resource within the plot. And talking about films, look at Rupert Everett, a fine good looking man and a good actor too, as far as I can recall he had played mostly gay characters.  Except for 'An ideal husband' and for 'Princess Daisy', the rest of his known roles have been gay characters and I hardly believe this is due to his own choice. 

Does the sexual orientation of an actor influence/affect its fandom or lack of?
Yes, I think so.  And in this I have to clarify that for me there's a difference between 'fans' and 'fandom'.  Every artist has its own fans, as a saying states, there's always a hammer for every nail, but just a few have a 'fandom' = legions of relentless fans all over the world (I used 'relentless' because remembered we were called like that some time ago, by some 'Beanies'. Or were the 'Bloomies'?)

For example, I like Rupert Everett's acting, also Sir Ian McKellen's, but they do not attract me as much as Alan Rickman (actually, none other actor does) and, as excellent as AR is, those others are good too. Then why?
Well, I've pondered this and, to be totally honest, it is related with the straight/gay difference. One may say that it's clear and fully accepted there won't ever be the slightest chance of having a chance with the OooA (sorry for the 'chance' repetition, do not know how to say this other way), but to believe him straight is essential to our fandom.
(Be clear that I'm not saying he is gay, it's just an example to express my opinion.)
Once again, one may be a fan of somebody, but to be part of a fandom requires *something* else and it is related with the sexual attraction and the *possibilities*. It'll be difficult for a woman to have  *possibilities* concerning a gay man, he may capture one's attention for awhile but won't last because even the most creative mind has its limits.

Sorry one more time, I can't manage to write short.

Thanks for all those responded me.

I WAS aware of rumors, you can hardly say ONE Alan fan website that I'm not aware of, a film, a character, and I dare to say an old photo.

It's different when someone is a friend, come back from England and "affirms" such a thing.

I just would like to check out with european friends from here.

And YES, he has really no reason to hide (if he were) that he's gay.

And if that were true I wouldn't mind, I'd just be very upset 'cause it'd be a hell of a "lost" to women worldwide.

No, Alfan, luv, he "killed" the guy who killed his son and had to go to prison. After having served his sentence he believes he should fly over to Canada to meet his former lover, his son's mother. This constitutes the previous history which is - of course - intertwined with the main story

@Peter O'Toole: well, you all forgot the most intriguing of all his films: Laurence of Arabia - although it is many many years later that we lived in Khartoum - the surroundings and the people looked the same - I love this film to pieces

and then the wonderful, hilarious How to steal a million with the wonderful Audrey Hepburn...

Ok, for those of you who have seen Snow Cake, i have a question. For those of you who did not see it then,there is going to be a spoiler so dont look if you dont want to know something.

   SPOILER  ALERT FOR THE SYNOPSIS OF SNOW CAKE

When Clyde (the RCMP officer) tells Maggie that Alex he just got out of prison, killed someone and  that he hit a cop,,,,,,when did that happen. Was it in the past when he first went to jail or is it in this movie and is one of the deleted scenes. ( there is a couple missing scenes that i recall, the hottub scene and the McDonalds scene, along with the Clyde telling Alex to get out of town scene), did it happen then? Does anyone know, its not killing me or anything but just curious.

I can't say that I don't care if Alan is gay. Personally I would cry into my pillow if it were discovered that he really were!!! But that's just me. I really don't think he is. Mostly because it is such a non-issue for performers to come out any more. Being gay isn't much of a hinderance in the acting world, I can't see any reason why he would hide it. And knowing his political and moral views (well, just what I've read), I have a hard time believing he would even bother to hide it if he was. Nah, not gay. Just British!

Hello E.F.!

Allow me the plaesure of

a drink.

Yes my Dear, the speculation of our

favorite actors' lives can be just insane.

But Peter O'Toole. Hhhmmmm. He's a much

older man, but he's still has that charm. And

if only I were born earlier! Wow! However, what

I find attractive is something more than age.

Anyroad, just look at our dear Alan! He's 60 yrs old

and still sexy as hell! Age isn't what it used to be.

Count me in as an admirer of Peter O'Toole.  He was absolutely brilliant in "Casanova," as was David Tennant (current Dr. Who).  And, though it's cheesy, I love "Goodbye Mr. Chips."  Used to watch that with my mom when I was growing up.

On the question of a certain bloke's romantic preference(s), I always find it odd that people want to speculate or why it matters.  Curiosity about if he's involved with someone, I get that.  We were all new fans once upon a time, it comes up.  What I find even more bizarre is that some folks seem to threaten to go off him when the possibility of him being gay is even mentioned, as if they somehow had a chance?

I can't see him hiding something like that anyway.

Hello Nahima-

I believe the movie you were

talking about is "What's New Pussycat".

Peter Sellers is another of my favorites!

That man could almost anything. I'm sad

to say, I've never seen the movie that was made

about him: "The Life and Death of Peter Sellers" .

From what I understand, it's great.

I suppose I'll find out soon enough.

Another good one is "Muder By Death".

Peter Sellers, Maggie Smith, and Truman Capote!

Hilarious!

Hey, count me in at the Peter O'Toole's club!
Is it not amazing how much alike are our preferences/tastes?

I remember him firstly from 'Massada', watched it on a tv channel long time ago, it's a film about the war between romans and jewish that lead to a mass suicide of the fortress' defenders when it was clear the romans were going to conquer the place. That was an excellent film, there was a latin american actress in it named Barbara Carrera (from Nicaragua?).

After that I was so impressed with the guy that search for other works of him. I've watched him in many films, at random order because can't remember the time sequence, such as: 'The lion in winter' with Katherine Hepburn, 'The night of the Generals' with Omar Shariff, '*something* Pussycat' with Peter Sellers and Woody Allen (this is an insane comedy and he was absolutely gorgeous in it) and many others.  The last work of his I've seen is 'Troy'.  He is such a wonderful actor!

Btw, I would have loved to see him as Dumbledore. I agree with you Alfan, Peter O'Toole would have performed the character showing more of the human qualities/emotions in it and not only as a figure of authority.

Sue, you broke the bloody ship one more time!

(Next door)

Chris, I'm with you in everything except the kidney bet thing. I won't take such a risk... you never know! Hey, and what about Jack Nicholson? He even played a werewolf once...
(You: "What kind of proof is this, Nahima?" 
Me: "Eeer...hmm...weeell... have to interrogate the fleas.")

Quite right Carolyn-

I've heard them for some time,

but I always disregard it .

It's ridiculous.

These crazy rumors have been going around for years! I'm surprised that there are still Alan fans who aren't aware of them!

I read somewhere on the net, sorry can't

remember where exactly, that Peter O'Toole

was one of the original choices to replace his

long-time friend Richard Harris as Dumbledore.

Wouldn't that have been amazing?! Not that

Michael Gambon isn't great, he was a very good choice.

But Peter is a different ball game all together.

His purpose of being on Charlie Rose today was to

promote "Venus". Which isn't in the States, but I've

read that there maybe a possible Oscar nomination.

I've seen the trailer, and it looks absolutely charming.

I can't wait! The man is 75 yrs old, and still cute as a button!

Well Chris I only have one kidney but where Bruce is concerned I'd bet on it too!!

Peter O Toole,,,,,,,the man who should of been Dumbledore.........( Only an opinion ).  In Troy when he comes to Achillies to get the body of his son Hector back the way he speaks, the look in his eyes, the tenderness,,,,reminds me of the way DD is and should be.

Oh, Pudd, Nicke and  Hikity , I second that on the is Alan gay thing,,,,,,well actually I gues thats more like i third that  on the Alan is gay thing.I love him no matter what he is or what he wears ( ok, i do question the fish/safety pin shirt) but thats it, well there is that wrinkled tan suit jacket he wears too , but really thats it. oh  wait and i forgot about the pink and blue shirt he wore once, but thats definitly it.  hee hee. just kidding guys,

Pudd-

This subject of Alan being gay:

Who gives a damn? I mean really.

I'd love him just the same. And it's

known that many of Alan's friends and

aquaintances are openly gay. So, even

if he was, I'm almost positive he'd be open about it.

This seems to be a big topic for Kevin Spacey as well.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but Kevin said he likes to keep

everyone guessing. That way his characters are more believable.

Makes sense to me. Anywho- gay or not, we all love Alan.

And in some cases *cough* LUST after him.

Hell, I'd watch him brush his teeth. BTW- I just saw

Peter O'Toole this morning on Charlie Rose!

Absolutely love him! That's what I call a pair of Blue Eyes!

Don't ask me how. Have to be on the train at 5:30 almost every morning. Basically, I am too tired to think about the time then. I just get up grumpily and when I realize I can hardly keep my eyes open, I am already close to where I work *lol*

Fortunately, it will be Friday tomorrow. *yawn*

You will manage Hikity.

Pudd, of course You are you like men, don't you?

This topic comes up on a regular basis, gähn, I am with you, Pudd

The count-down has started. How do I manage to get up early in the morning from the 1st of February onwards? Good grief - haven't done that for 10 years (flexible time in my company). Any helpful suggestions?

Now, about the clearly off topic gay question from next door...

Just a little thought for those who spread rumours:

If Alan was gay, why should he hide it? He is quite a political character, he surely would fight for gay rights, etc. No reason for him to stay in the closet. Some might think he would fear to lose his huge amount of female fans. But honestly, I think AR couldn't care less, if he was gay.

Next thought:

I couldn't care less about AR's preferences either. Whose business would that be anyway but Rima's? And she surely would not agree to be a fake partner. So, he is not gay - just a bit effeminate at times *lol*

Gosh, give the poor man and his sex life a rest

And to quote Nicky the puppet from Avenue Q (naughty musical, I told you Nicketynick):

IF YOU WERE GAY
THAT'D BE OKAY.
I MEAN 'CAUSE, HEY,
I'D LIKE YOU ANYWAY.
BECAUSE YOU SEE,
IF IT WERE ME,
I WOULD FEEL FREE
TO SAY THAT I WAS GAY
(BUT I'M NOT GAY.)

And you people think I'M bad?

Hikity_ remember, age dosen't

always matter. My last companion

was 30yrs older than me.

I guess that explains alot. LOL

Well, Nicky, a carpenter's research  I believe

That lovely professor of mine is 10 years younger - yeah, I know this is not a good point considering research topics

and the one with Alan's voice is a beanstalk - I might hurt myself

*bad Hikity* I stop that nonsense immediately

Chris-

What kind of research is that exactly?

Hikity, the girl "on the desk" is an actress Lindy Booth from Canada (27yrs.old). Her character's name is Beth in the movie. Jeesh! How did she get that job?

Hikity-

So, are all of your good academic scores

based on your own merit? LOL *snort*

It makes me wonder what lies ahead when

I go back to school!

To quote Rodney Dangerfeild:" I like dating teachers.

If you do something wrong, they make you do it over

again."

Well, Peek, may I remind you our dear Colonel is very generous in sending pianos through the south of England      

Just came across these smilies for Chris and me:

Hmm, Nicky, I haven't considered this during the last 5 years at the university, damn

Hey there Hikity-

I assumed it was a student

because of his comment,* in between the grunts and moans*   "Are you f***ing me for a good grade"

So given that, I believe it's a student.

Strange, I know, but hey, Alan didn't write the script.

There's alot of speculation about it, but it stil looks

a funny flick.

Yes, I admit to being somewhat naughty.  

But in my defense, I'll have to blame it on my

zodiac sign:  

 

Nicky, a student?? She doesn't look that young, does she? I have to watch it again

BTW, you are a naughty girl, tse, tse, tse

Alfan-

RedTango is going to have MAJOR

fun with this one. It's inevitable.

I'm so glad she kept the site going.

I recall when she was going to call

the whole thing quits. I'm happy she

stuck around. Think i'll pop over there

and see if anything new is happening.

I told you! Wasn't it fabulous?

Did you go "eeek" or what?

I've avoided saying anything about it,

in case there were some tender ears,

but the scene in the car when he "lets rip".

I couldn't believe it!!! I was on the floor!

Too funny!

Nicketynick...OMFG...you were SO right about having to hear it!  That is a student of his on the desk huh?  My goodness gracious!

I am going to the movies either tonight or tomorrow afternoon to see Perfume.  Can this get any better????

Hey everybody!!! 

Today is the start of our An Alan Rickman Birthday Card Contest!  I've added the link above for details!  Happy card creating everyone!

*hugs*

You're gonna love it,love it,love it.........

It looks like a real funny film. I can't wait

to see it. Put Snowcake on that list too!

Alan needs to do more sex scenes! Let's just

say it.

Well, I guess I will just have to go straight home and watch it after work.  3 1/2 hours to go....agggg

Well, for that particular moment,

the sound is good. yes, it has a narrative

voice and all that, but you also get to hear some

real dialogue. But I have such a pervy mind,

those are the moments that stick out the most to me.

I'm famous for the destruction of countless rewind

buttons!

OH...is it that good with the sound?  Normally it is a musical overscore or narrator during the previews.  I assume it is not???

I went over to the IMDb site for Nobel Son and it could be a Lindy Booth.  Plays Beth in the movie.  WAIT...SHE IS 5 YEARS YOUNGER THEN ME!!!!! So UNFAIR!!!!! 

Oh God! Wait until you see it with sound!

I'm not sure who the actress is, I couldn't

get a good look. I was curious about that myself.

But not enough to care because that should be my face there

anyway! *snicker,snort*

  (I can't help it)

I'm terrible, I know. But that's part of my charm, right?

Whoohhh....(Fanning myself)

Goodness Gracious Me!

 

I am with you Nicketynick!!!!!  I can't hear the clip but I can see it.  Can't wait to get home for the full version.  Who is that actress anyway? 

Alright my beloved droogs-

In regards to next door-

 Big Time THUD!!!!!!!

I don't care who says what,

but I can truly admit to wanting

to be that girl on the desk.

That's it, I said it. Done. At least I had the

guts to get it out there. But also, it looks

hilarious. I'm on pins and needles for this one .

Love it. 

 

Huuu, Chalebh

Peek: Thanks for your Christmas Card. I still have it on display on my piano.

Btw. I read this joke on another board and I could resist posting it here:

There was this couple that had been married for 20 years.
Every time they made love the husband always insisted on
shutting off the lights. Well, after 20 years the wife felt this
was ridiculous. She figured she would break him of this crazy
habit.

So one night, while they were in the middle of a wild,
screaming, romantic session, she turned on the lights. She
looked down... and saw her husband was holding a
battery-operated pleasure device... a vibrator!
Soft,wonderful and larger than a "real one."

She went completely ballistic.

"You impotent bastard," she screamed at him, "How could
you be lying to me all of these years? You better explain yourself!"

The husband looks her straight in the eyes and says calmly:
"I'll explain the toy... and you explain the kids!"

------------

Have a nice day!

Chalebh

Well, Hikity, do not despair. Is teaching what you really want to do? Then go for it, no matter what.

Or move to another Bundesland. Or teach in London at the German school  Or consider a career as an actress when teaching is as disrespectable a job now anyway. The chances to get into a movie with AR might be low though. Hmmm. What am I talking about???????

You are right, Pudd, dark corners in London might be tempting for some people but not for me either . BTW, I didn't fly over cz it was far too expensive - don't know why though. Alone our hotel was three times the price of September, häääää??

Pudd, I just got a phone call from a woman who finished her 2nd examen in Nov...what she told me about the 2 years and the prospects for her now although she finished with 1.1 is verrra depressin' notwithstanding the recently changed payment  for teachers who won't become civil servants (new law, too: up to 34 only in NRW). I MUST be crazy Don't want to think of it, have to now

Well, Hikity, I could have made it to the end of the show. But as people claimed the area was not the nicest to be at night and I had no idea whether I could get in without a ticket, I decided against going there. Imagining myself waiting in a Jack the Ripper-like area to merely see AR rushing by or not at all was not too tempting.

My, am I reasonable or not? Well, maybe I could have sat in the lobby with AR waiting for the film to end  But the trip from Hertford to London and back would have cost me 13 pounds - naaaaah. Next time AR better plan his Q&A's according to MY schedule. *lol*

Hikity-

I seriously doubt anyone will thud over me,

but thanks for the vote of confidence.

Funny you should mention it though, because

when I was in Ireland about 7 yrs. ago, I got a very

tempting marriage proposal! However I was with my

"signifigant other" at the time, which proved to be

most inconvenient. Don't think I wasn't tempted though!

A big strappin' Irish boy vs. the Jerk. Boy, did I make a mistake!

LOL Hey, we live and learn......

What?? A drawl, Nicky? Mos def red-heads all over Britain (there are loads in Scotland, lol) will thud when you come

Pudd, poor girl, and you couldn't even make it to the end of the show?? Well, that's life -thanks for the address, next time I am going to join one of the tours for sure

Hikity-

Ha! I LOVE the red-head! Colin Frissel!

My friend in Surrey has a group of pals,

and they're, let's just say, curious. LOL

Particularly because I have a southern accent.

Which I don't think is anything special, but they

seem to be intrigued by it. Go figure.

I am NICKY, goddess of sex! I'm just on the wrong

continent!!

Look out England! Here comes The Nick!!!!!

Yes, you can find them on the internet:

http://www.walks.com/

They are great! The best guides ever - people who really know there stuff: authors, actors, etc. Famous, but many people never get to know them. Shame! You should try it.

Yeah, I was in Paddington (but for the first time looking at bananas and stuff, had never trodden the paths of the panda before). And I only arrived on the 3rd, so I would not have managed to get to the Q&A on time. And who wants to meet AR anyway?  There were enough gals keeping him from his Magnum already. And what could I tell him that he has not already been told a million times? Bah, humbug! Well, I survived the misfortune of having booked my trip to England one day too late. Any more questions?

Nicky, do you remember that red-headed guy in Love Actually, who goes off to the States, hihi, you do it the other way round??

May be I come too - I'll know more about my holidays beginning of February

Pudd, what is this:  Original London Walk -never heard of it before - shame on me. Is there an internet address and how/where to book  it? You were in London 2 days ago??? And again in Paddington watching bananas? Were you there on the 3rd as well?

On another note - 1st schoolday is February 5 - OMG, cross your fingers for me that it won't be my last day

Thanks Pudd-

Sounds like a blast to me! I'll be on my own

quite a bit, so those walks are a good idea!

I'll just swan into whatever pub draws me that

way. Hopefully with a 6ft tall, thick-built British

cutie sitting at the end of the bar just dying to

buy me a pint.

Oh, and they do pub walks, too. There they show you the really good pubs with a history (no, nothing pretentious).

Hmm, not really, as I rarely keep in mind the location of pubs I come across. But if you want to see a show and REALLY have a lot of fun, go and see "Avenue Q" at the Noel Coward Theatre near Leicester Square. And go on an Original London Walk - I have done most of them and was never disappointed. They let you in on all the secret stuff a tourist would pass by. By the way, they now have a Harry Potter walk on Sundays with a really insane guide who gets more and more entertaining throughout the evening - his name is Alan (the chairman of the Oscar Wilde Society, not our man).

Have fun whatever you do!!!

Hey Pudd-

Any other places you can recommend?

I figure I've got 7 nights, one of which will

be reserved for Surrey, (where my friend lives).

I definately want to check out the Electric Cinema.

In truth, I hate having to dress-up for going out.

Well, unless it's REALLY worth it. So, I like to keep it

casual. Nothing pretentious.  I love a good cozy pub.

I'm not sure how reliable online reviews are. 

Take care, Nicky! I roamed those streets only a couple of days ago and oh, they are maaaaaaaad.  But I survived, so you will as well. Bloody French Canteen? Damn, and I concentrated on the Tiroler Hut

Anyway, two years ago I saw Sweeney Todd in London. Now, finally (guess the reason) I took my last pennies out of the piggy bank and bought the CDs. Man, are you aware how difficult the Judge's songs are? Singing- and acting-wise?

SPOILERS AHEAD

I am thinking of "Johanna" especially, when he watches the young girl secretly and gets all - erm - attracted *cough*. It will be interesting to hear how AR delivers that. I think his voice is great for the judge, but it will be hard for a non-singer to convince the many fans of Sweeney Todd out there. Well, it seems they are already angry about Depp

Hikity-

Well, it will be a tough job,

but I think can manage.

Don't worry, I won't let you down.

I'll brave the mad crazy streets of

Westbourne Grove and make sure I live to

tell the tale! 

Now, Nicky, you more or less "have" to go in these restaurants and then tell us about food and people

Hikity-

Aha, that sounds interesting........

Mulberry Street, hhmm. Never heard of it.

And a secret tip:

New Restaurants

A new place called The Bloody French canteen has opened at 147 Westbourne Grove. Another place called Mulberry Street, an upmarket American chain, is also due to open on Westbourne Grove.

pffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff

Nicky, attention:

Filming in Westbourne Terrace

A heist film called "Baker Street" will be filming this week in W2, supposedly starring Saffron Burrows and Jason Statham

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0200465/

Hugs...

Well kids another

pic next door that I find

to be absolute YUMMO!

He has a rather "come hither" look.

Mmmmm,mmmm,mmmm

You're welcome Hikity.  I just saw that the image you used was the 'thumbnail' version on Photobucket, which is always prefixed with the 'th_', so I was easily able to devise a link with the proper full photo.

Internet courses?  ROFL!  I have no time, so sorry!!  My business keeps me busy.

We put trains under Christmas trees here, too, Hikity!

Alright campers-

I'm breaking down with

a smoke and a pint.

I'll get back on track this week.

It has been raining nonstop since

5:00 this morning, and I'm trying to find

an Alan movie to curl up with.

I'm think S&S.

Any suggestions?

Good grief, Nicky and Chris, I'd like to apologize for all the spelling mistakes I just discovered in the previous post - have to be more careful while typing  

Alfan, Lex is a real sweetheart!  congrats to your early wedding present

Susan, your report is wonderful and thousand thanks for sending our Man regards "from the girls

OT-question:

Has anyone of you ladies been reading Diana Gabaldon's monstrous 6 volumes of Claire and Jamie? What do you think of this story?

CatsPlay - you are fantastic. How did you manage that?

Here comes a serious suggestion: why don't you offer internet courses on a regularly basis? You are so skilled, it's incredible. If I have a problem you always solve it! And your Lj speaks for you anyway . Thanks for your help again!

Our tree looks much better in real life..much more glittering I'd say. Hubby and Tanja had the idea of putting a small part of Tanja's railroad train under the tree this year - this is a very old tradition, hihi.

Hikity,

Here is a clickable link to the larger size of your beautiful tree!!

Yes, I'm trying to quit smoking totally.

I'll admit, I've had a few, but not an entire

pack like usual. So, it's a step.

Hikity-Your tree is lovely! Planning my trip to

see Perfume soon! I can't wait! But I'm going

nuts waiting for Snowcake to surface.

Here's hoping!

Anyone an idea why the pic doesn't come out bigger when clicking on it???

Hey Nicki, what do are you telling us? That yu wanna stop smoking or wanna stop to smoke ? I have been smoking for ages - is there a chance to stop it then tell me...

About that weird lj-comment: we all have known our Man for such a long time that we can be 100% sure he never would go for any face-lifting...what a rubbish!

BTW, I luv him, especially when it comes to his nose, thud

Chris, Nicki, hangovers? Drink a good wine (life is to short to dring bad wine, ) and you won't experience any hangovers anymore - promise

I still have my X-mas tree in full decoration - the 6th of January is an important day too, didn't you know..I am going to light the candles now, huhuhuhu

NO SNOW VERY WARM HERE....

Having a nicotine fit.

Don't know if I'm gonna make it.

Hey kids-

The yummy stuff next door is

just too much!

Just thought I'd throw in a little

something off topic:

For anyone who may like them as much I as

I do, The Police are talking about a reunion tour

for 2007 ! Ah, a visit to the good old days!

Always loved them.

Alright my beloved droogs, Nicky needs a bit of

encouragement today. I'm making an attempt to

put down the ciggarrettes. This is NOT going to be

fun. I'm on my 2nd pot of coffee. Cross your fingers!

Just take a look at that

dishy pic next door!

Yowza!

So gorgeous I almost can't stand it!

Do I hear an Amen from The Congregation?!

  Hmm....

I'm putting this on the discussion board so that it's NOT discussed on the main page; and we honestly don't have to talk about it here either. (In fact, I'd prefer not to) However, that being said, I think we should all be aware of it:

http:community.livejournal.com/ohnotheydidnt/10140873.html

Chris, yes, the "Davinci Code" was directed by Ron Howard.

We watched it here last week (just like Pam). I, too, read the negative reviews. IMHO, generally, if someone hasn't read the book, they will enjoy the movie. My son & daughter really liked it. I did read the book and while I liked the movie, it didn't seem to translate the general "feel" of the book. Admittedly, the book was extremely long, and similar to the making of OOTP, alot of what was in the book was either glossed over or eliminated completely. Another point, and again, it's only my opinion, while I really love Tom Hanks as an actor, I just couldn't see him in this particular role (LOL...not that I have absolutely any clue who else could have done the role!)

Anyway, my overall feeling (for what it's not worth!) is that it's

worth seeing!

Hey Chris-

Oh,yes.........

 I'm still feeling it.

Just can't hang in there like I used to.

However, I posted to Claudia next door

the good news! Perfume has made it to

GA! Grant you, it's not anywhere near me,

but I found a theater in a town not too far.

And they just happened to have a charming

little Irish pub near by............

  what to do,what to do

 

Pam, I LOVE The DaVinci Code too.  Then again, I am a big Tom Hanks fan too.  I really do like the plot though. 

If only they could come up with a movie that starred Alan Rickman, Tom Hanks AND Harrison Ford, I would be in HEAVEN!!!

Ok kids-

The funk is almost gone, and the

aftermath of New Years is fading.

Hope everyone had a fun and safe one.

I think I'll pass on the pub tonight.

Have fun guys!

Chris-

I heard that sister! I made my

post short so I didn't have slurs

in my message. LOL

Anyone else feeling last night's

remains? Uuuuggghhh.....