I know that Joyce has claimed the blue bathrobe, but could I possibly have the pajamas? I absolutely adore that open-necked look and I'm busy working on a little poem to be posted soon. There were a few other choice items left, but I think the PJ's would have to be my first choice.

(Da boss) I'd hate to open your closet. A bunch of dark blue suits. Tres boring. ROTF. Hey,I should be so bored;-D Glad you liked your prezzie, Lora. I knew you were busy at the time:-)))

I'm scrolling back through, I have not seen any poo-poo-ing of his motorcycle and... (Tress)Ohhhh....good call...! We all know where that ...usually resides! (Paraphrasing wickedly -- ab-so-lutely could not resist!) Unless I missed something and the motorcycle is "hands-off" I'll come up with a tribute quickly (as soon as I can get Springsteen off my mind and quit "strapping my hands across his engines.") In the spirit of WAGW, I'm trying to stay PG but keep leaning more toward NC-17. I shall conquer this. In the meantime, in the spirit of all sibling back-seat rivalry, I claim it! (So keep your hands off the engines!)

OK, looking through the web searching for inspiration, I find the following and offer it up as means of claiming the motorcycle *used* (any other verb threatens to melt my monitor) in WAGW. Any resemblance to anyone, living, dead (or currently posting) ... is purely an accident --- This biker lady has a heart attack and is taken to the hospital. While on the operating table, she had a near death experience. Seeing God, she asked, "Is my time up?" God said, "No, you have another 43 years, 2 months, and 8 days to live." Upon recovery, the woman decided to stay in the hospital and have a facelift, liposuction, and tummy tuck. Since she had so much more time to live, new roads to ride, she figured she might as well look even nicer. After her last operation, she was released from the hospital. While riding her motorcycle home, she was run into by a delivery truck and killed. Arriving in front of God, she demanded, "I thought you said I had another 40+ years? How come you didn't pull me out of the path of that freakin' truck?" God replied, "I didn't recognize you."

God replied, "I didn't recognize you." LOL! That deserves the "HD's" Easy Rider.

(Barb S)..claiming the motorcycle Cute story, but I had to slap my forehead; why didn't I think of this alternative transportation to the camel ;-) Never mind. Lora, I would love to have the spoon. I'll take your word for the hand-ability and look forward to see it for real.

Thanks Ada for the Cocoa Puffs box. It was on a short list of mine as treasured props along with the Vote Dashwood billboard and the Orwood plants. There is something about pushing HD against a wall, slathering him in liquid (glue) and unfolding him little by little... Oops, I'm probably due for another viewing soon (next scheduled: Sunday). And also how about being the hanging plants at the Orwoods. There is one that positively caresses him along the arm first then up to the neck using just about all its length. The down part would be of course to have to reside in that house given the owners...

Goodness gracious! So many things being taken away. I'm going to have some empty shelves here soon, thank goodness HS premiered this week ;-)! Let me update WAGW today and I'll try to "premiere" the HS list sometime today. WAGW Beedee - 80's earrings Lora - white tie/tails KarenR - black leather pants (apparently getting sniffed quite a bit ;-)!) MoonD - blue shirt/Rolls Rika - mirror KateF - 80's desert shirt Annette - camel...no wait...spoon from coco pops..no wait..no that's right, the spoon. Ada - wedding burnoose (can't help it, I just love that outfit) LindaK - tux shirt Esbee - tattoo (STILL waiting...foot tapping! ;-)) Dorine - present day desert shirt Joyce - blue nubbly bathrobe (may have to fight Hen for the pj's.) Tress - Plane ticket/trash (what no peanut bag?) KJArt - black t-shirt Evelyn - blue suit (to match all your other blue suits but he does look so good in blue) MariaT - watch Odile - coco pops box KathyF - cell phone Hen - pajamas (may have to fight Joyce for these!) BarbS - motorcycle (I keep thinking of Steppenwolf's "Born to be Wild"..get your motor runnin'...uhm, never mind ;-)!) That's it so far for WAGW, as far as HS is concerned, I only have a couple of things that were claimed a few months back but I'm not sure what procedure is, since there wasn't a keeps mistress at the time. I'll check with Karen and let you all know. By the way, please forgive the editorial comments above. My only excuse is that I'm in a strange mood today. My boys got me a cake yesterday and I must be coming down from all that sugar;-)!

Oh no, are we on to HS already? Then I must ask for the pencil Colin Ware has in his mouth from the page that the boss posted over in the HS gallery. If I'm too quick to jump in, or someone else has claimed it, then just slap me. I'll choose something else. Poem--TBA.

Linda, you can have the pencil, but a few months ago (way back in November, I think) I see that you asked for Mandy's scarf. So honey, you're going to have to choose. Which one, which one...hmmm...teeth marks wrapped around pencil or marks from (maybe)mascara-ed chest hair ;-)!

For HS, I would love to have his drawing pad, all of it. They way he holds it so very close, I feel his hands going up and down, roughly... softly. ;-)

Moon, the pictures you brought to mind with that drawing pad were...ahem, well almost pornographic...but we're not concerned with my mind (thank goodness!)! I would love to see some sort of tribute from your mind though(which you really don't have to do if you want to spare our blushes);-)! Even so the drawing pad is yours darlin', enjoy! And while Linda figures out which keepsake she really cannot do without :-), I'll go ahead and list what I have so far for Hope Springs. HOPE SPRINGS White Towel - Janet Tie - Evelyn Drawing Pad - MoonD That's all I have for now. Ladies, if there's something you would like, let me know and we'll discuss terms ;-)!

(Ada) Joyce - blue nubbly bathrobe (may have to fight Hen for the pj's.) Hen (Lisa, Ron or Bob) - pajamas (may have to fight Joyce for these!) Sip water. Smile. Okay. All right, this, okay, hello all right. Hello Lisa. Hello Lisa can you hear me? Okay Hello Lisa. Hello Hmm. Maybe she�s also known as Ron or Bob or something. Smile, cheek puff, water sip, forehead scratch, chin jut, look at papers, count interviews. Sigh. Hello Lisa. Can you hear me? Hello Lisa. Hello. Shakes head. Listening. Sigh. Jut. Hello Lisa. Hello Lisa. Hello. I can. Did you say you want my pajamas? They're all yours my love.

(Ada), Moon, the pictures you brought to mind with that drawing pad were...ahem, well almost pornographic...but we're not concerned with my mind (thank goodness!)! I would love to see some sort of tribute from your mind though(which you really don't have to do if you want to spare our blushes);-)! Heehee, well, it's hard to think of anything else while those hands keeps moving. ;-) Off I go, he's starting another one. ;-))))

Re: HS If Linda doesn't want the scarf I'd like it. I'm not proud will take cast-offs.

I'm going to go out on a limb and claim something (provisionally) sight unseen. I think the butterfly chair might suit me... ;-)

(ADA)Linda, you can have the pencil, but a few months ago (way back in November, I think) I see that you asked for Mandy's scarf.. MOI? I don't remember that. Not unless I chose it after reading the book, but it doesn't ring a bell. In any event, I'll stick with the pencil, caught oh, so sexily between his teeth and lips. OHHHHHHHHHH.

Can I dibs the underwear that was'nt there? Those that Colin Ware does'nt wear? Dare I dare? Think the thought of them not being there? That man with those eyes, those lips, that hair?! I'll faint, I need a chair! I'd like to invite him into my lair, that underwear defying Colin Ware. These things I am thinking! Too much to bear! He is a man all too rare. Life just is'nt fair...

I thought about that item myself, but if it isn't there, then...

ROTF, MariaT, the Dr. Seuss of Drool! I, too, was tempted by the nonexistent underwear. However, my request wouldn't have been nearly as witty and stirring as yours!

I hate to follow my own post, but if nobody else has claimed it, I'd like the black sweater (he's wearing it in Mari's post #1587 on Topic 175). He looks drop-dead gorgeous in it, IMO, and it would set me up for life.

I would like to lay claim to Colin Ware's blue yoga matt...if there are no objections and/or prior claims.

If it hasn't been claimed - and I can claim without any clever dialogue, poem, haiku or whatever for the time being - I would like the black jacket, he wears in the end (have to stop for air!!). I'll try to think of something to honour the claim at a later fortuetist (sp) occasion :-) Maria, your dialogue was really witty, and our boss surely is quick at following cleverly :-)

(Karen)I thought about that item myself, but if it isn't there, then... ...Lord knows he is quite bare, under there...that Colin Ware with no underwear.

(Joyce)(Ada) Joyce - blue nubbly bathrobe (may have to fight Hen for the pj's.) Hen (Lisa, Ron or Bob) - pajamas (may have to fight Joyce for these!) Sip water. Smile. Okay. All right, this, okay, hello all right. Hello Lisa. Hello Lisa can you hear me? Okay Hello Lisa. Hello Hmm. Maybe she�s also known as Ron or Bob or something. Smile, cheek puff, water sip, forehead scratch, chin jut, look at papers, count interviews. Sigh. Hello Lisa. Can you hear me? Hello Lisa. Hello. Shakes head. Listening. Sigh. Jut. Hello Lisa. Hello Lisa. Hello. I can. Did you say you want my pajamas? They're all yours my love. Joyce, I owe you big time for the jammies! I think he's actually wearing them without the robe in the library scene near the end of the film. I'm still working on my poem, but there's no way I can compete with you, our poet laureate. The funny thing about Lisa on the tape is that after having such a hard time with the phone connection, the best she can come up with is to ask him what the time is in London. I would probably say something equally stupid if I had the chance to talk to him. Sounds like Lisa (aka Ron or Bob) might be one of us. (Maria)Can I dibs the underwear that was'nt there? Those that Colin Ware does'nt wear? Dare I dare? Think the thought of them not being there? That man with those eyes, those lips, that hair?! I'll faint, I need a chair! I'd like to invite him into my lair, that underwear defying Colin Ware. These things I am thinking! Too much to bear! He is a man all too rare. Life just is'nt fair... LOL Maria! I think you have been pondering upon those nonexistent undies for quite some time. There is nothing to compare, to Colin's nonexistent underwear.

(Maria)Those that Colin Ware does'nt wear? Dare I dare? Think the thought of them not being there? That man with those eyes, those lips, that hair?! You clever girl claiming the nonexistent underwear! And how cleverly you claimed them, too. And The Places You'll Go (not to mention the amount of times) to see/not see them! ;-) (If and when HS ever comes to this side of the pond!!!)

Maria, I think you have identified a tragedy of epic proportions! Assuming Colin Ware has a mother, it follows he has underwear...because, I mean really, what mother can resist? I know a significant portion of *my* life revolves around making sure my son has sufficient, "acceptable" underwear. I trust as he ages, his wife will help bear the burden (discretion being the better part of valor, the heavier burden of the two, the mother's or the wife's, I will not indentify.) But, my point, can you *imagine* being CW underwear and being abandoned? Worn, perhaps once, to satisfy mom so she sees them in the laundry when you visit? Then to be tossed aside and forgotten like yesterday's dirty laundry? You are a brave soul if you stick to your choice and our keepmistress will prove herself especially enlightened if you are confirmed in your choice, but you can let your rallying cry be "Let none be left (on) behind!"

(Maria)Can I dibs the underwear that was'nt there? Sorry ladies, but this keeps running in my head and I have to get it out ;-)! Oh where oh where has my underwear gone, oh, where oh where can it be? Not Heather nor Minnie but perhaps with Marie(a). Oh, maybe that's where it's gone to be! Maria, I'm not really sure I can give you underwear that's not there, but since I got such a chuckle out of it, I have to let you have them...or not have them since they don't exist...or do they? Well I guess they must exist (or his momma is going to be completely embarrassed) but since he's not wearing them, they're nonexistent,aren't they?...Oh, I'm totally confused now! HOPE SPRINGS Pencil - LindaK Scarf - Joyce Butterfly chair - Karen Drawing Pad - MoonD White Towel - Janet Tie - Evelyn Black Sweater - KathyF Blue Yoga Mat - Tress Nonexistent Underwear - MariaT Black Jacket - Annette Going to take some motrin now, cause my head hurts ;-)!

By Executive Order (*hee hee*), Karen hereby swaps the butterfly chair (which she's heard is fairly nothing) for the swimming trunks. Could be a once-in-a-lifetime type viewing. ;-)

(Karen)By Executive Order (*hee hee*), Karen hereby swaps the butterfly chair (which she's heard is fairly nothing) for the swimming trunks. Could be a once-in-a-lifetime type viewing. ;-) ...and I was just about to say, nah, not the boss from over on 176... Well in that case! No, No, No...I'll stick with the pencil between the lips. They must be some AFG pictures to make you swap;-)The chair really isn't anything to write home about...I'd say your EO was a good choice.

One pic sort of reminds me of a shot in WOF *crawling up from the gutter*

By Executive Order (*hee hee*) Well..uh..ahem..executive order, eh? Ya know, I've been reading a biography of Queen Elizabeth and right now, I just know that it's in my best interest to deeply curtsey and say graciously, "Of course, your Majesty, anything you desire!" I must admit that said trunks have not passed mine eyes, as my queen has taken away that pleasure, though I do sorely wish that I may partake in the delight that awaits her ;-)! (hint hint! ;-D)

This is the one that reminded me of WOF in an outdoorsy, camping kind of way. ;-)

You're so smart, Karen - I saw those trunks days ago and should have claimed them. Never thought of it. So I hereby claim the piece of melon that is fed to him in this scene.

(Rika) So I hereby claim the piece of melon that is fed to him in this scene. Um....Rika.....that melon was consummed a while ago...I imagine it is in a very different 'state' about now! ;-)

Ah, but I will freeze it in time just as it was being lowered into his mouth. ;-)

(Tress)that melon was consummed a while ago...I imagine it is in a very different 'state' about now! ;-) Oh no:-((( Before you know it someone will want to claim that pork pie in L'dum. Gross.

(Evelyn) Before you know it someone will want to claim that pork pie in L'dum. Gross. ROTFL!! We all have our limits when it comes to ODB.....I hope. Because this should be one of them. ;-)

Answering Tress's post here: (Tress) Psst...Lisa...check out the last post on keepsakes! The boss left a lovley pic of ODB's belly and his...trunks...over there! I've been quite content all day! ;-D Thanks, Tress. I'm glad you explained the compostion of the pic--was scratching my head before. (Thought it was part of Drool's Rorschach test. ;-)) Rika, regarding the melon, won't food keepsakes spoil? ;-)

(Lisa) Rika, regarding the melon, won't food keepsakes spoil? ;-) Naaaah, it's frozen forever in its pristine, fresh state on celluloid.

(Rika) Naaaah, it's frozen forever in its pristine, fresh state on celluloid. Frozen melon slice, eh? Well, what the heck, I gave nonexistant underwear to Maria, nothing could be stranger than that ;-)! Rika, the melon is yours, though I would absolutely adore to see some tribute you can think up for it! By the way, what kind of melon is it, cantalope or honeydew? I'm just trying to satisfy a craving to know ;-)! HOPE SPRINGS Pencil - LindaK Scarf - Joyce Swim Trunks - Karen Drawing Pad - Moon Janet2 - White Towel Evelyn - Tie MariaT - Nonexistant underwear (boxers or briefs do ya think?) KathyF - Black sweater Tress - Blue Yoga Mat Annette - Black Jacket Rika - Melon Slice I've been going over all the older posts and making lists from his past movies. I'll post the more recent ones first (starting with TIOBE) and go back from there. If I've missed something or have it wrong,please let me know. TIOBE Silver muffin tray - Lisa Jack's letter from Gwen - Leah Smelling salts vial - LindaK Glasses - Esbee Red Rose - Lora Guitar - Caribou Muffin - Minkee Tennis Ball - Tress (though I'm pretty sure it's not in the movie, I'll have to check. If not you'll have to pick something else Tress, sorry.) Dressing Gown - Karen Funeral Hat - Moon Urn - Evelyn (is this one right or did you want Jack's hat?) I'll get to BJD later this week.

(AdaVW) Tennis Ball - Tress (though I'm pretty sure it's not in the movie, I'll have to check. If not you'll have to pick something else Tress, sorry.) LOL...Ada...the nonexistent tennis ball I originally claimed was from WAGW.....I never claimed anything from TIOBE! Though...there WAS a nonexistent one in TIOBE too! Wasn't there a pic with ball and racket that didn't make it to the final cut? My goodness! Can I just claim ALL invisible/nonexistent balls?? ;-)

(Tress)I never claimed anything from TIOBE Neither did I (wasn't around at the time) - so this is not the best time to have the dvd out of the house. But - as you I shall conquer this and find a k eepsake. (Tress)Can I just claim ALL invisible/nonexistent balls?? ;-) ROTFLOL - Too early for those comments, Tress. Luckily I'm not having breakfast at the moment or the cornflakes would have been all over the keyboard ;-) Ada, thank you for the updated lists :-)

(AdaVW)MariaT - Nonexistant underwear (boxers or briefs do ya think?) Which won't show an invisible line through his non-existent trousers? (Tress)Can I just claim ALL invisible/nonexistent balls?? LOL! If I can lay claim to nonexistent underwear, why should'nt you lay claim to the balls...but only if you'll share..;-) ;-)

(Ada)Keepsakes Thanks Ada, for the great job you have done using great organizational skills and wit! It gives us the leasure pleasure to dreamily choose our treasures.

(Tress)Can I just claim ALL invisible/nonexistent balls?? ;-) Now, just what balls are you claiming are nonexistent??

? was that me?

(lindak) Now, just what balls are you claiming are nonexistent?? ROTF....now, now! I just have a way of claiming things that aren't really there....maybe I should have asked to just claim all balls seen and unseen! Is that better? ;-)

(Tress)Can I just claim ALL invisible/nonexistent balls?? ;-) ROFL! I'm sorry Tress for thinking you wanted the ball from TIOBE, but for some reason, whenever I think of you and keepsakes, balls keep coming to mind;-)! As for all nonexistent balls...well I suppose you could be the eternal claimer for those but if any real ones make their way onscreen, well honey, those are up for grabs! As I was going over the keeps for BJD again, I noticed that there was a claim for Londinium. Caribou originally requested a couple of things at which time Karen replied that she could have the whole movie if she wanted ;-)! But since there are some new people around now that may want a keepsake from that movie ( don't know who, but you never know), I'll be the bad guy and just let Caribou have the original pillows and headset that she requested. Okay, here's the keepsakes list for BJD..again, if I've got something wrong, please let me know. Reindeer Sweater - Allison (I hope you're taking very good care of that sweater) Whisk - Lizza (don't really want to know what you're doing with this ;-)!) Barrister collar - Ann Grey Turtleneck/Polo neck/jumper/whatever - KJ Briefcase - Echo Watch - Moon (was this from the movie or a personal thing?) Long Coat in final scene - Karen (oooooh, I'd kill for this one!;-)) Pin-stripe (BadaBing) suit - DanielleL Christmas snowman tie - Evelyn (wot, not the suit?) Grey scarf/gloves - CathyW White fight shirt - TracyT Smug-married dinner party suit - Esbee Right sock from smug-married dinner party - Eileen (not both..just the right) Blue Sweater from Rowboat scene - Lisa Newspaper - LauraT Buttons at least one from everything - Marcia (not asking...not asking) Black pepper grinder - Caribou Wineglass from birthday party - Rachel Oars - Emily(a.k.a. Rusty) Sausages from Tart and Vicars Party - Beth (hopefully frozen like the melon) That's all I could find so far. Anyone wanting something from either L'dum or BJD, just let me know!

Oh Ada, you rule! As a relative newbee it has been too confusing to request a BJD keepsake but now that you have clarified ownerships I'll take the invisible pack of Amnisties that Mark was buying when he ran into BJ at the stall before *the interview*. I choose to believe that he got them and put them in his pocket and sweated on them during that hot interview where I too delevoped a(nother)crush actually.

Just an inquiry. Isn't the cigarette brand "Embassy". (Yes, I thought it sounded like Amnesty too, but I don't think that is a brand ... is it?)...(UK people?)

Just an inquiry. Isn't the cigarette brand "Embassy". (Yes, I thought it sounded like Amnesty too, but I don't think that is a brand ... is it?)...(UK people?) Thanks for the clarifiaction! Embassys then. What I really want is his butts! Whatever they were called.;-) You know, the ones with the dimples........ There are those things (.......) again.

Wot an excuse Ada! The realization that one better speak now or forever be left out caused me to do the BJD thing tonight again and remember how it all started. For those of you who have been around, forgive me...it may be F. Darcy that sealed the pact, but it was still M. Darcy who roped me in. My first request was going to be for the black leather gloves from the end scene, but those appear to have already gone with the grey scarf to Cathy W. So, I will "settle" for the khaki slacks and white shirt (later covered by the blue sweater in the row boat scene) that he is wearing when he comes down the steps at the hotel. Please tell me that I am not too late?

Thank you, Ada...I've always wanted in on the BJD keepsakes...See all good things come to those who wait. I'd like the soup spoon he used during Bridget's birthday dinner. He could feed me blue soup anytime... Now as far as a keepsake from L...that may require a bit of, eh, thought;-)

Ada...thank you so much for doing this! Since I don't recall any balls in this film (*snort*), may I lay claim to his wine glass (not the blue soup one, the 'ding, dong' wine glass....it was in those few moments that I realized I was a goner....again!)? BTW, Linda.....I got all excited reading Ada's list. I couln't believe no one had claimed that spoon!!! Congrats! "it really is the most incredible sh*t"!!! ;-)

(Beedee)I'll take the invisible pack of Amnisties that Mark was buying when he ran into BJ at the stall before *the interview* Oofa..what have I started with this nonexistant stuff? We all know that keepsakes are supposed to be for things that are SHOWN onscreen. Which means of course that nonexistant tennis balls are supposed to be "illegal". Yes, I know that I fudged and you can rightly blame me for that. But, I've got to put a stop to this before it all goes overboard and someone starts asking for nonexistant underwear ;-)! Beedee, I'll let you have the invisible pack of ciggies (and not lecture about how ciggies are bad for you!), only cause I'm too damned nice and don't want you to feel bad :-). But ladies, please, no more invisible/nonexistant keepsakes! Okay, I'm done ranting, let's continue :-)! (BarbS)So, I will "settle" for the khaki slacks and white shirt I don't consider that such a bad settlemant, darlin'! It's all yours. If you'd like to write a tribute about his slacks and shirt, I'm sure everyone would like to see why you settled for that;-)! (Linda)I'd like the soup spoon he used during Bridget's birthday dinner Ugh...I knew I should have claimed it last night, but I was too tired and figured I'd get it today...ahhh, go ahead and take it. BUT, I want a tribute on this one for sure...you're not gonna get it that easy! (Tress)may I lay claim to his wine glass (not the blue soup one, the 'ding, dong' wine glass LOL! The ding-dong wineglass...too funny. Yes, honey, it's yours! As for me, since I missed out on the blue soup spoon, I'm claiming the "marmalade" spoon he was licking...hmmmm...yup, gotta have that one! And I will do something for a tribute..can't have the mistress of keeps not do what she's asking everyone else to do :-)!

(Tress)may I lay claim to his wine glass (not the blue soup one, the 'ding, dong' wine glass.. So I'm not too late to claim the blue soup wine glass? Gah! The one he holds while wishing her Happy Birthday and then still has as he seductively says "I like to think so" and then thinks better of it and wipes that sexy look off his face only to bring it back on as he looks at her over said glass while taking a sip in toast and then fully gives her the once over with it, a scene that was cut just a bit too short IMHO? OMG! My cup(glass) whatever runneth over if it is still there for the taking!

OK, I hope I'm not too late to claim the pants and shirt from the Tarts & Vicars party, even though I think someone mentioned this outfit in a discussion of his *nerdiness*. This is exactly what a top barrister would wear to an outdoor party, IMO. Love the open-necked look. Will have to view film again for inspiration for tribute. Such a hardship!

Tribute to the Blue Soup Spoon Once there was a blue soup spoon I can't tell you how it made me swoon When it was dipped in a bowl of blue A color of the most beautiful hue My heart sang and skipped a beat Waiting for Mr. Darcy's treat Will that do, ADA? Sheesh, a girl has to work hard around here:-)

(Linda) Sheesh, a girl has to work hard around here:-) The best things in life aren't free. ;-D

(Maria)So I'm not too late to claim the blue soup wine glass? This one was a toughie. I double and triple-checked and found that LisaJH had asked for both the blue sweater and the wine glass at the same time. BUT when Cathy (the keeps mistress at the time) typed out the list, she only gave Lisa the blue sweater and nothing was said about it(it was only one item per movie at that time too). When Rachel claimed the wine glass from dinner, she even mentioned that someone had the first glass and still no one said anything. So for all this time that lovely little wine glass has been free and no one caught it, except you! Smart girl! I don't think I'm even going to push for "payment" on this one(but it would be nice;-))! (Hen) I hope I'm not too late to claim the pants and shirt from the Tarts & Vicars party Nope you're not. They're yours. Even if someone commented on the outfit, if they didn't claim the outfit here, it ain't legal;-)! (Linda)Will that do, ADA? Sheesh, a girl has to work hard around here:-) As Shrek said to Donkey..."that'll do"! And it isn't hard work when you love what you're doing (or doing it for;-))!

Tribute To The T&V Party Outfit To this one thing I must confess A fancy for his nerdiness A shirt with boring windowpane check Delights me with its open neck A casual look will sometimes be better Than white tie and tails or reindeer sweater. OK, it's my first try, so give me a break!

(Tress)may I lay claim to his wine glass (not the blue soup one, the 'ding, dong' wine glass.. Please correct me, if I'm wrong, but this is the one at the turky, curry buffet - right? Then - has nobody claimed the wineglass from the launch-party (toasting after having introduced Natascha and commenting on the padling-pool)? If nobody has, I would really like to have it. About Lond... I might have a chance to get a "close to the body"-part. I would like to claim the white shirt and blue pants her wears, running round the house, getting ready for dinner with Fiona and Ben (open neck, bare feet - that'll do me anytime, even from something as cr.... as L.... ;-)) I think I owe a tribute to the black jacket from HS. I promise to think of an "ensemble-piece" in tribute to all three items, if they are all up for grabs (sp?).

(Hen)OK, it's my first try, so give me a break! Bravo, Hen! It's a wonderful first try. The outfit is yours to keep! :-) (Annette)Then - has nobody claimed the wineglass from the launch-party (toasting after having introduced Natascha and commenting on the padling-pool)? Nope,nobody has, and if you want it, Annette, it's all yours, as is the outfit from L'dom. I'll wait for your ensemble tribute with anticipation. Actually there are still a couple more glasses unclaimed from BJD(I know because I watched it again just to count them :-)!). Tell y'all what...the first 2 people who can tell me which scene they're in, can claim that glass as a bonus keepsake. This is a one time offer(well, at least for BJD) so get looking:-)!

(Ada) Actually there are still a couple more glasses unclaimed from BJD I believe one of them is from the book launch, and I would love to have it.

Oh Sandy, I'm sorry, but that's the one that Annette had requested. She's actually the reason I rewatched the movie. There were so many glasses, I wasn't sure what was what anymore(it was also a great excuse to avoid cleaning the boy's bathroom ;-)). If you can think of where another glass might be, let me know :-)!

I believe it was Mr. Darcy, at the non-Tarts & Vicars picnic, in the checked shirt with one unknown glass (and a hot dog, for that matter, but I think I'll pass on that.) Do I win Vanna?

(Ada)Tell y'all what...the first 2 people who can tell me which scene they're in, can claim that glass as a bonus keepsake. There must have been a glass at the "smugmarried" party and there certainly was one at the "ruby-wedding", when he excuses himself to talk to Bridget as she arrives. I don't think he let's go of it untill after Bridget has "dashed". Could it be any of those?

(BarbS)I believe it was Mr. Darcy, at the non-Tarts & Vicars picnic, in the checked shirt with one unknown glass (and a hot dog, for that matter, but I think I'll pass on that.) Do I win Vanna? Indeed you do, Barb! And as our first place winner, you've won a self-paid trip to the heart of deepest South Africa to view the filming of Dead Wait sometime in the next year, along with the most fugly giant ceramic dog statue you've ever seen ;-)))! (As far as the "hot dog", you would have to pass anyway, Beth has that:-)!) (Annette)There must have been a glass at the "smugmarried" party and there certainly was one at the "ruby-wedding", when he excuses himself to talk to Bridget as she arrives No smug-married glass (just silverware) but there was one from the ruby-wedding. As our second place winner, you now have a beautiful set of unmatching glasses! Along with that, you too, have won a fugly dog statue! Next week, tune in when Pat and I head off to lovely Acapulco for a week of find the hidden keepsakes on Wheel of Colin!! Thank you all so much for joining in, you've been a wonderful audience!!

Hmmmmm...2 weeks and no comments on my Wheel of Colin bit...oh well, I guess I'll never make it as a comedienne;-)! Okay, well, enough of that...I'll update BJD for those that are keeping track and list a couple of other movies that haven't been updated. I know I keep saying this but if I'm wrong anywhere or missed something/someone, please let me know. BRIDGET JONES' DIARY Reindeer sweater - Allison Whisk - Lizza Barrister collar - Ann Grey jumper/sweater/turtleneck - KJ Briefcase - Echo Watch - Moon Long coat - Karen Pinstripe(Bada-bing) suit - Danielle Christmas tie - Evelyn Grey scarf/gloves - CathyW Fight shirt - TracyT Smug Married dinner party suit - Esbee Right Sock from dinner party - Eileen Blue sweater(Rowboat scene) - LisaJH Newspaper - LauraT Buttons - Marcia Black pepper grinder - Caribou Wineglass from toast at birthday dinner - Rachel Oars - Emily(Rusty) Sausages from Tarts/Vicars party - Beth Shirt/Khakis in rowboat scene and (Bonus Keep)Tarts/Vicars party glass - BarbS Nonexistent Embassy Cigarettes - BeeDee Blue Soup Spoon - LindaK Ding-Dong Wineglass(reindeer sweater scene) - Tress Marmalade spoon - Ada Blue Soup Wine Glass (where MD wishes BJ a happy b-day) - Maria Tart/Vicars "nerd" outfit - Hen Launch Party Wine Glass and (Bonus Keep) Ruby Wedding Glass - Annette

Oops..forgot the other lists, sorry :-)! MY LIFE SO FAR Scots accent - Lizza Wire rimmed glasses - Esbee Kilt - Lucie Navy blue suit - Evelyn Sporran - Marcia Cap (worn while curling) - KJ Running-up-the-stairs-to-save-Baby-Fraser Outfit - Eileen Tiny Towel - Lidya Dorky Striped Pajamas - Karen Wedding Ring - Lynda FEVER PITCH Leather Jacket - Karen Grey Underwear/T-shirt - Marcia Arsenel boxer shorts - Stacey Whistle - Heide Wrist watch - Elena Arsenel shirt - Tracy Lighter - Tress

Oh good grief! you have "excited my anticipation"at this late est hour! There are items left to be got! Best go back to MLSF! And FP! Oh Goddess of All Things Material....... and the immaterial, can I please have the Champagne bottle and fizzies that run down his chin (and those downey chest hairs I'm sure).......that Paul guzzles in the street? I'll think of something to deserve it.

If it hasn't been claimed...from FP, I'd like the sweater Paul is wearing when he and Steve are playing the board soccer game. If I must, I'll do a tribute... Now, for MLSF...(can one claim the imaginary underwear from under the kilt???) Guess not, but if Tress can claim imaginary balls, and Beedee can claim non-existant cigarettes... To silence the critics that I can hear already..."Real men don't wear anything under their kilts"...I say, Exactly...that's why it's imaginary. However, I'll defer to Mistress Ada regarding this matter:-)

These lists are great fun -- forces you to ponder scenes over and over and over and -- oops, lost there for a second. Anyway, is the diary MD bought for Bridget still up for grabs? (I suspect he wrote a dedication in it . . ) From FP, has anyone claimed his television-watching chair? If not, would like same. Thanks!

(Beedee) Oh Goddess of All Things Material....... and the immaterial, LOL! So I'm a goddess now eh? All this is going straight to my head...if you keep this up I'll be making you all curtsey before you ask for something;-)! can I please have the Champagne bottle and fizzies that run down his chin Champagne bottle and fizzies on chest? Hmmmm,sounds good, sounds very very good, especially if you were to lick the....Ahem, yes, well,sorry about that! Bee, yes, you can have the bottle and fizzies, especially if I could see that your imagination is as good as mine is right now ;-D!! (CeeJ) forces you to ponder scenes over and over and over and -- Yes well I'm having that kind of morning...pondering ;-)! The diary is yours (very good call by the way)as is the chair. No one had claimed either one yet. As you may or may not know, I don't require a story or poem or limerick to claim these keeps but it would be nice to see just why you need to have them:-)! Linda, Paul's sweater has been placed aside with your name on it. As far as the imaginary underwear, I'm not ignoring your request,I'm still pondering over it and I'll have to get back to you, okay? I'm going to post SIL and RV sometime today and hopefully be able to post the old P&P list before the weekend is out.

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I still owe tributes for WAGW and HS, and while the Saga of the Cell Phone is partially done, I will wait on the HS tribute until I see the movie. From MLSF, if it isn't taken, I'd like the striped swimsuit. Sure, it's dorky, but nothing comes closer to the skin. And like Gamma, I enjoy watching ODB run! From FP, I'd love the faded blue denim shirt (he wears it in the house hunting scene).

trying to close tags again..I am so no good at this Kathy, I've marked your name down for the keepsakes you requested. Yes, the striped swimsuit may look dorky but it can't compare with my burnoose wedding outfit from WAGW. At least yours shows some skin;-)! As far as your tribute from HS, I'm in no hurry and neither apparently is Disney;-) but do show us your cell phone saga as soon as you can. Okay, I'll re-update MLSF and FP in a couple of days. Right now, I'm going to post SIL and RV. Shakespeare in Love Pearl earring - Renate Blue tights - EileenG Ruff - Arami Song Wessex sings - Esbee Horse - AnnW Sword/scabbard/belt ensemble - KJ Hat with feather - Nan Gold wedding cape - GI Romeo/Juliet play notice - Marina (from Moscow) Kiss Wessex give to Viola and gets slapped (not the slap just the kiss) - SusanA Goatee - LizzaJ (yes, I know it's a body part, honestly it was a one time only thing...I had nothing to do with it!) Gold sapphire ring (on index finger) and codpiece - Marcia (yes, she has 2 keeps, she was mistress at the time, did a heck of a job, honestly she deserved it...I had nothing to do with it!) Relative Values Tasselled loafers - Marcia Silver cigarette case - Arami Limp wrist - Karen Campshirt, yellow cravat, Judy Garland record collection, autographed Montgomery Clift photo - Mari George Cukor pool party pass - Heide Plane Tickets to Greenwich Village parade - Eileen Tickets to Providencetown Playhouse season - CherylB (yes, I know half these things don't exist in this movie and there's another body part...honestly, I had nothing to do with it;-)!)

Yes, the striped swimsuit may look dorky but it can't compare with my burnoose wedding outfit from WAGW. At least yours shows some skin;-)! LOL!! For such a busy mistress you do maintain a sense of humor!! I have visions of you in some kind of a salvation army back room rummaging through the ghosts of keepsakes past to make some sense of things...... You deserve a break today.......

Oh pooh! It worked on the practice board but let me try again cause you deserve it ADA!

(Ada) and there's another body part...honestly, I had nothing to do with it;-)!) Think of it as more a lifestyle choice. ;-D

Could I please claim the blue comforter (bed cover) from FP?

From RV...may I have the piano Peter is playing? ...I'll have to think about SIL...

From Relative Values I would love the Martini glass he drinks from. Almost forgot about that one! ;-) We could do a lot toasting and singing together. ;-D

Leah,I knew you had requested the blue comforter awhile ago but as I couldn't find the specific post, I wasn't sure where you had requested it (finally found it late last night...I think I need new glasses;-)!) But thank you for re-requesting, the comforter is yours. Linda, the piano is yours. But it's a bit big, darlin', do you have the room for it? Do you know how to play piano? I'm not trying to be picky,I just need to make sure that it will be taken care of and played with correctly ;-)!

Ohhh...thanks Ada! You are doing a really great job....May I please claim the following (if there are no objections): RV: Peter's hip flask SIL: Lord Wessex's ring on his ring finger (can't tell what stone it is...and is the plural of Wessex is Wessex's?? Doesn't look right....) MLSF: Edward's rod and tackle

(Ada)Linda, the piano is yours. But it's a bit big, darlin', do you have the room for it? Do you know how to play piano? I'm not trying to be picky,I just need to make sure that it will be taken care of and played with correctly ;-)! I'm very accomplished. I sing and play all day. It will be in good hands, trust me;-) Thank you, dear Ada (Moon)We could do a lot toasting and singing together. ;-D Yes! Yes! Yes! I'll hire a piano player,(Peter), and we can sing and toast all day. How's that? Cosmos... Mimosas...Champagne...Martinis...anyone?

(Tress) MLSF: Edward's rod and tackle *snort* Excellent choices. BTW, our diligent Keepmistress informs me that I own the cue in P&P and not the billiard ball, so it would seem we're on the same page. *snicker*

(Tress) ...and is the plural of Wessex is Wessex's?? Doesn't look right....) Well, if the plural of index is indices, then the plural of Wessex must be Wessices... Wessex's is the possessive (leastwise that's what I'd want to do with him...)

(Beedee)I have visions of you in some kind of a salvation army back room rummaging through the ghosts of keepsakes past to make some sense of things. LOL! I've got to tell you, I've been having such a blast re-reading those old posts. You never know what kind of treasures you find back there. I recently discovered a list that became a very hot topic awhile ago. I've been thinking of re-viving it just to see what kind of requests I'll get....I know that you'll love it when you see it! (Moon) I would love the Martini glass he drinks from. Almost forgot about that one! ;-) Yes, Moon, you are more than welcome to have the glass. Now, I haven't pushed about those thoughts you had with the drawing pad, but oh,I really want to know what you think of this one with his lips..and sipping..and maybe....oooo well this is your keep, I'm sure you can think of something ;-)! (Tress)RV: Peter's hip flask SIL: Lord Wessex's ring on his ring finger MLSF: Edward's rod and tackle Tress, Tress, Tress...honey, you do know what to go for, don't you;-)? I've gone ahead and put your name down for these keeps. But instead of 3 tributes, I think maybe you can make up something that can bring all three (and maybe his tennis balls and dingdong wineglass)keeps into one tribute..I know I'd love to see what you can think of! (Karen)...that I own the cue in P&P and not the billiard ball, so it would seem we're on the same page. *snicker* Karen, you let the cat out of the bag! I wasn't going to say anything about your mixup with his ball and stick.(How anyone could mix those two up, I don't know,but I won't go there.) I was just going to post the list and hope that no one would catch your memory lapse. It wouldn't do to have the ladies thinking that our boss was...uhm, a trifle forgetful;-).

(Ada), oh,I really want to know what you think of this one with his lips..and sipping..and maybe....oooo well this is your keep, I'm overflowing with admiration I know he finds me an inspiration The way he holds me tight And lets his lips delight... in my sight As I am swallowed with a sigh.

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LOL! What can I say? My cup runneth over. ;-)

(Moon)And lets his lips delight...in my sight As I am swallowed with a sigh. Woooooo..Moon, what a lovely way to wake up on a Sunday morning. Thank you:-)! So now, with little fanfare (and biting my nails hoping I got everything) I present to the ladies of Drool an updated list of keeps from P&P. It's a long list but not to worry, there are a few things still unclaimed. PRIDE AND PREJUDICE Chin Dent - Ann2 (yes,I know another body part - way way before my time;-)) Curl - Esbee (ditto) Black horse (Pride's Foal) - Erin Riding gloves - HeideL Boots - Margaret (not sure if she meant the riding or the hessians) Riding crop - Cindy Saddle - Barbara Top Hat - KathyF Grey Horse (Whipper) - Laura Great coat - Clare Walking cane - Inko Carriage(s) - Stacey Billiard room waistcoat - Leslie Pool cue - Karen Red billiard ball - Lidya Hunting rifle - Elena Bathrobe - Kat(h) Bathtowel - Vivian Bathtub - Shelly Castille soap - Brioni Washcloth - Catherine Copper bath pitcher - Marilyn Fencing foil - Carolyn Fencing glove - Gi Fencing shirt - Annette Fencing breeches w/belt - LindaK Book (at Netherfield) - Lon Teacup - StephanieB Evening clothes at Ball - Michele Stockings/Buckled shoes at Ball - MoonD Nameless hat of a thousand names (aka Incroyable Bicorne) - Nan Watch and Fob - Arami Ring - Rita Mirror - Renate (not sure which, Lizzie's or the one over fireplace at Pemberly) Cravat - Robyn (again not sure if she meant all or just one specific) Writing quill - Heide (assuming the one where he writes the letter to Lizzie but not sure) Silver wash basin - Deb Rosings candlestick - NathalieR The Letter - Karin Hand Towel (at Rosings) - Bethan Cap and Gown - Jan University notebooks - Marcia Wick from candle at Rosings - Cymbeline (The infamous) Wet shirt - Megan Breeches - Cheryl (not sure if she meant the wet ones but I'm assuming so) Wine Goblet - Donna (not sure if she meant the one at Pemberly or Lucas Party or the Ball) Wine decanter - Lucie Dogs (I assume the ones at Pemberly) - Linda K (not our LindaK but another) Pemberly evening clothes - Kat Pemberly candlestick - Beth Miniature - Tineke Portrait - AnitaT Pemberly cushion - MaryD Green coat - Laraine Shirt he tucks in on Pemberly steps - SusanA Blue Wedding coat - Sarah Tankard (at the inn when he goes in search of Wickham) - Darlene Coins given to urchin - Eileen Well that's it. As you can see, there are a few items I wasn't sure about and I'm hoping by listing this I can clarify a few of them. Like I always say, if I've got something/someone wrong, please let me know. And just because I want it, I'm claiming his shirt from the all night letter writing, so there!

Before I forget, there is another list from P&P in regards to Lizzie's things. Let me list those too. Lizzie's Keeps White Gloves from Ball - Evelyn Dirty Petticoats - Lizza Garnet Cross necklace - Esbee Flowers in hair for the Ball - Lidya Okay, now I'm done.

I have missed out on several keepsakes by procrastinating, so I will just jump in here and ask for the chair he sits in while he writes the "all night letter". The scene where he leans back in it with that agonized expression is one of my absolute favorites. As for MLSF and FP, I'm away from home and didn't bring those DVD's with me, so I'll have to take my chances and wait until I have another chance to check them out. Maybe some little something will be left;-)

Ada from P&P I own his white socks and the black shoes he wore at the Netherfield Ball. If you go back far enough you will see I had also done a little tribute. I don't understand what could have happened?

Moon, your keep is there, honest. I put it down as "stockings/buckled shoes at Ball". It's under Michele's evening clothes and above Nan's nameless hat. I just called it something a little fancier I guess;-). Hen, the chair is yours. You have very good taste, darlin'! I love that look too, that's why I took the shirt:-)!

(Ada)And just because I want it, I'm claiming his shirt from the all night letter writing, so there! And boy, do you ever deserve them! What a job.....