Hmmmm, now you have me thinking. Laura, I KNOW you think his glasses look wonderful. but, are you claiming them? Listmaker needs to know. I am torn between his many-"rags" hat from HOTP and the little grey undies in FP. I think I must claim the little grey undies which he wears so cleverly with his goodies all wadded up so we cannot get more out of the movie than intended!!! Thank you all for your compliments. I did not realize how vital they are to the creative process! Evelyn, the Grey Scarf from DG has been put in your cyberhands for safekeeping.

Ah, yeah, the Glasses, I'll take them!!!!

(Marcia)I think I must claim the little grey undies which he wears so cleverly with his goodies all wadded up so we cannot get more out of the movie than intended!!! LOL! I am sooo jealous. I love those shorts. I must, therefore, claim the small towel that is almost not covering those same goodies in the bath scene in HOTP. Is it taken? Oh, the thought makes me go all all quiver!

I'm surprised the Arsenal boxer shorts haven't gone yet! Let's see now, what other films show Colin in underwear? This shouldn't be too difficult for us! ;-)

The blue ones peeking out in Femme Fatale? I do want his Fever Pitch whistle but I must look at the film again to see how many times he actually uses it. Or else I may end up just being an appendage hanging around his neck. Hey! I actually like that idea.

This is the Keepsake list as it now stands with the latest additions: Firth Items from movies other than P&P2 Paul Ashworth's Leather Jacket from Fever Pitch, Karen His Grey Scarf from Dutch Girls, Evelyn Paul Ashworth's grey undies from Fever Pitch, Marcia His Steel-rimmed glasses from Playmaker, Laura Small bath towel from Hour of the Pig, Allison M Why do I have the feeling that those bogus little blue shorts do not really exist? Perhaps the magic of film editing?

Correction: Allison's claim should read: the small towel that is almost covering those goodies in the bath scene in HOTP. Let's be specific here.....not any ole bath towel!!!

Well, since no one else has claimed it yet, I'd love to claim the Arsenal boxers from Fever Pitch!

Too funny Stacey, we'll look forward to reading your little essay or poem or...

I'd like to claim his wig in Valmont. Oh, and Laura, I LOVE those glasses:-)

Correction: Allison's claim should read: the small towel that is almost covering those goodies in the bath scene in HOTP. Let's be specific here.....not any ole bath towel!!! Very true. He did have some kind of rag on his head during the bath scenes as well. ;-)

Thank you for the input. I have added the new Keepsakes to the list and amended the towel entry. How do you like this one? Firth Items from movies other than P&P2 Paul Ashworth's Leather Jacket from Fever Pitch, Karen His Grey Scarf from Dutch Girls, Evelyn Paul Ashworth's grey undies from Fever Pitch, Marcia His Steel-rimmed glasses from Playmaker, Laura Small bath towel covering his hidden assets from Hour of the Pig, Allison M Paul's Arsenel Boxer Shorts from Fever Pitch, Stacey Valmont's Wig from Valmont, Tine

This is probably the wrong topic to post this....but I was wondering why all Fan Fiction is about P&P. Has anyone written one about any of CF's other films? I think THOTP would be a terrific one. And introduce more attractive looking people for starters.

Don't forget my whistle, Marcia.

(Heide)I do want his Fever Pitch whistle but I must look at the film again to see how many times he actually uses it. Or else I may end up just being an appendage hanging around his neck. Hey! I actually like that idea. The whistle is yours. In your above statement you expressed everything except that you actually were claiming it as a Keepsake. Just wanted to be sure. I like your idea of Fan Fic for the other movies, especially the period pieces which interest me the most. Hmmmmm....Wonder what interesting stuff might come to be added to Playmaker?! I am thinking of the idea of Keepsake List for each of his movies when we get enough interest in this newest list. What think you?

I am the softest, most intimate thing Paul Ashworth owns. I am his grey knitted Jersey T-shirt and matching shorts. He sleeps in me, and I know just about everything of interest that he is feeling - asleep or awake. He is not as tender with me as I am with him. He tends to throw me on the floor when I am in need of laundering, and I have gone missing beneath his bed for several days at a time. Nevertheless, my favorite time is when he takes me out of the drawer he threw me into when I was clean and uts me on. Ahhhhh...it is bliss. I am least fond of the times he wears only me and sits on the scratchy upholstery in his living room while he watches his favorite team, Arsenal, play on the telly. I always know how he feels about the way his team has played. Actually, he goes through many emotions during the course of a game, and I often need refreshing when the game is over. He is very fond of me judging by the frequency with which he chooses to wear me. I return the affection and will protect m territory with great vigor.

marcia, that was very funny! :-))

That rustling sound you hear is me going through the Keepsakes to check for essays. Seeing very few, I am now checking for neglect. Keepers, you must give some little sign of why you wanted your specific Keepsake or you shall have to bid against me for it!!!

I want to see virtual mud-wrestling!! ;-)

May I claim the pressed rose from AMITC? How "little" does the sign have to be Marcia please?

I have two keepsakes now, but I need to have a little time to come up with some poems because I'm in the middle of finals right now. As soon as I can I will post my poems!:)

(Lizza)May I claim the pressed rose from AMITC? How "little" does the sign have to be Marcia please? You are now the official Keeper of the Rose from AMITC....check my grey underwear essay or my college notebooks posted above. It need not be that long, though. Just some reasons it is so special to you. (Stacey)As soon as I can I will post my poems!:) That is all I can ask. Thanks for thinking about it. It is what keeps this Board special.

Pomolo trees and orange and lemon trees. You really do not need to raise them yourself because they all ripen at once and your neighbors share theirs with you. In my case it is a fruity-tart apple banana patch which is busily making bananas. One stalk of bananas will number better than 100, and the entire stalk ripens at the same time, so the neighbors with the tangerines and oranges and lemons get to share my bananas. Flowers continue to bloom. Poinsettias are spectacular over here and the plants gr w to small tree size and are covered by red, white and pink blooms the size of cabages. We must cut the lawn weekly or it begins to attract tigers and you lose your small pets in it. The usual orchids hang out of the trees or from baskets, and plumeria and ginger add beauty and fragrance to the atmosphere. The sugar cane tassels in December, and so grows its own silvery decorations. At night, it gets down to the low 60's and even into the 50's here in Hilo (we have two 13,500+ foot mountains behind the town and they ski on them!) Since really severe weather in so rare here, people decorate the outside of their homes as an extension of the interiors. They festoon tall cedar trees and Norfolk Island Pines growing there with balls, lights and garlands. They also outline their homes with lights. One fellow up the street has Royal Palms around his home, and somehow has managed to wrap "jillions" of lights around the trunks and around the midribs of the fronds. The effect is a static firework display. Absolutely stunning! We all bundle up like we were freezing. Actually, water freezes at 55 degrees (F) here - or feels like it does - so we dress for the cold. While visitors from the colder places on earth come to visit and are comfortable in shorts and sleeveless shirts, we all have lined jackets and warm slacks on to keep warm. I have been known to wear long underwear under a floo -length hostess gown while entertaining! Mele Kalikimaka me ka Hauoli Makahiki Hou, Everyone!

I've never spent Christmas anywhere but here in Pennsylvania Dutch country so I thank you, Marcia, for the colorful summary. Tigers indeed. It sounds delightful and I should treat myself sometime. Frohliche Weinachten!

This time of year I miss the cold and snow so vwery much. I guess that is why we decorate so much and make little white sparkling things all over our hibiscus bushes and palm trees. Please make a snow angel for me if there is enough on the ground. Penn State Christmases were lovely, and I'll always remember them this time of year. You are right, though....it IS pretty out here now! Just not cold and snowy at sea level.

Heide, please Email me...your address is in my broken laptop!!!! and I do not think the one here is right, somehow....

Hmmm, Marcia my dear. I am finding myself somewhat intrigued by an item called "Darcy's Bath Towel" that is currently cared for by Vivian. Since he didn't use a towel after the lovely bath scene, is this item referring to the towel he dries his face with after writing the Wickham letter to Lizzie? If so, my goodness that might be something worth having. Vivian, are you out there in lurkdom? I don't want to abscond with your treasure unless you are no longer able to care for it. I have hesitated spea ing up until now because my writing ability leaves a lot to be desired. Could I balance Darcy's Pemberley accounts instead? Just kidding. If I am the lucky recipient of this item I will try and write something worthy of it. What say you, oh keeptress of the list?

Karen and Karen, that picture is to die for. It is my new wallpaper and my husband will just have to suffer through it. Merry Christmas, all. Thanks for making 1998 such fun!

Oops, I meant that for topic 116. How did I manage to get back here? Obviously some computer lessons for 1999 are in order!

Jana, is this the one to which you were referring? His Hand Towel (He used at Rosings after washing His face), Bethan If so, you can wrestle Bethan for it...or if she doesn't restake her claim to it, ......

Whomever posts the first essay about how important the towel is to them.....has first choice! How say you to that?

What the Firth is going on here??? I must voice my strongest protest. I usually get in by the "back door" - straight in the respective boards via the bookmarks. Darcy drool and Keepsakes seemed to be strangely "dead" and only recently I looked at the "front door" (=main menu) and quite accidentally discovered that new boards had been created sort of behind my back!! But the change should have been permanently announced on/linked from the respective old boards and the boars "frozen" for replies. I am pretty sure there are some other Keepers who have been thus confused. Peeved Keeper of His Ticker and Dangler (aka Watch and Fob)

Btw, the essay thing was originally a competition. We also had competitions for the names of horses, dogs, etc. Anyone can remember and repost for newbies?

Arami, I agree with you, and I should be more specific when I announce forfeiture of Keepsakes. Your excellent essay stands for all time. I have it safe and repostable, as I imagine you do, too. Your watch and fob are safe. I do have the horses and Pemberley Pups. I shall post them this week as they have to be gotten off another disk and whisked here when I find them! Thanks for coming over and adding to my evening. Your ticker and dangler under your most careful attention and Keepership.

Here is another essay I found. I do not think Vivian will be outdone for this one!!! Response 26 of 227: Vivian (Mon, Sep 1, 1997 (15:32) * 16 lines In the meantime, I offer the following. I apologize in advance for my pathetic endeavors, but it has been a long time since I posted anywhere. I hadn't posted in the Pond for a long, long time-- I'm Darcy's bath towel, so fluffy and white I get to dry my master off in the day and in the night I get to caress his magnificent thighs and stroke his skin and go penises (I mean) places where no one has been If only I had eyes and could behold the magnificent sight!! ---------------------------------- Keeper of His Bath Towel

Response 72 of 227: Stacey Mon, Nov 3, 1997 (10:29) * 12 lines Ok, here are the names that I have chosen for the carriage horses. I hope that you all like them!! 1. Merryton Assembly- Passion, Desire, Admiration, Regard 2. Ramsgate- Serendipity 3. From Pemberley to London- Shocked, Grieved, Nono, Chestnut Season 4. From Netherfield to London- Utterly, Completely 5. Wedding- Shakespeare, Pope, Burns, Byron

The names for the horses were suggested by several members. Stacy merely gathered them and made her choices as head horse-namer.

(Marcia) Jana, is this the one to which you were referring? His Hand Towel (He used at Rosings after washing His face), Bethan If so, you can wrestle Bethan for it...or if she doesn't restake her claim to it, ..... Oops, I didn't realize the bath towel was separate from the hand towel. Since Bethan is still a regular contributor to Drool I wouldn't dream of wrestling her for her lovely keepsake. Bethan, the hand towel is safely in your hands. After reading Vivian's bath towel ditty, I'm having second thoughts about the keepsake thing in general. Hmmm, I don't really think I could compete with her, ahem, graphic description. Believe me, what I had in mind to write was tame in comparison! Perhaps I'm better suited to lurking. Before giving up entirely I'll review the list again and see if something inspires me like the towel did. Maybe the muse will strike again....

Jana, please do not be put off by someone else's writings. Each of us have our own style, and with some of the more prosaic items (like "my" college note books) there sometimes is not a whole lot of juicy material to work with. Please give it a go. Should I post other essays ? Arami's ticker and Dangler essay is a classic and it got her ousted from RoP!!! I think it is delicious.

Marcia, perhaps you need to set up a "Post-Christmas Returns" window? Just kidding, my dear. Sorry if I haven't written anything. Not in the mood.

Sorry if I haven't written anything. Ditto. See my post at 112 (I forgot myself there and thought I was in Keepsakes.) I like the idea of posting other essays. And I really like the names of Darcy's horses. I think I like "Nono" the best but they all give me a little thrill. So dig up another essay from the archives, if you like.

I seem to be a little confused here. So what is the difference between this topic and 112? Arami's ticker and Dangler essay is a classic and it got her ousted from RoP!!! I was only severely reprimanded, not really ousted. But my mini-essay was indeed hurriedly deleted. Apparently it was too graphic. I still say it's all in the mind...;-)

Karen, I understand. I try to be here just to keep my sanity. Have not felt like it, either, as you know. Heide, do not know about the "Nono" essay. Could you tell me where to find it? I have some of the archives saved to disk. Arami, this site is for Keepsakes and 112 is for Darcy Drool. I have expanded it here to include items from CF's other movies. Perhaps when the members get back to their usual routine lives they will pick up on it again. May I post your essay again, or would you like to? It is one of my favorites! I stand corrected about the reprimand....they lost a genuine piece of work when they expunged it from their site.

My dears: I would like to know if I can have a keepsake. I would like that pinky ring that Darcy constantly tunrs on his fingers. Who does it belong to???

His ring seems to be held by Valen, the person I have never heard from and never seen a posting from. Would someone tell me if He/she is still interested and to come forth! Otherwise she will have her ring kept by someone more interested in it!!! Claimed Keepsakes from P&P2: His Ring, Valen His Dent, Ann2 (This is the =only= CF body part being permitted) His Pemberley Breeches, Cheryl His Wet Shirt, Megan His Writing Quill, Heide His Fencing Foil, Carolyn His Riding Crop, Cindy His Pool Cue, Suzanne His Wine Goblet, Donna His Bath Towel, Vivian His Boots, Margaret His Bathrobe, Kat(h) His Black Horse "Pride's Foal", Erin His Riding Gloves, HeidiL His Great Coat, Clare His Netherfield Evening Clothes, Michele His Walking Cane, Inko His Carriage(s), Stacey His Billiard Room Waistcoat, Lesley His Nameless Hat of a Thousand Names (aka Incroyable Bicorne), Nan His Dogs, Linda K His Pemberley Evening Clothes (long pants), Kat His Blue Wedding Coat, Sarah His Pemberley Candlestick, Beth His Rosings Candlestick, Nathalie R His Silver Wash Basin, Deb His Saddle, Barbara His Watch & Fob, Arami His Bathtub, Marina His Washcloth, Catherine His Mirror, Renate His Miniature, Tineke His Cravat, Robyn His Top Hat, Kathy F. His Book, Lon His Castille Soap, Brioni The Letter, Karin His Cap & Gown, Jan His Copper Bathing Pitcher, Marilyn His Wine Decanter/Carafe, Lucie His Hand Towel (He used at Rosings after washing His face), Bethan His Pemberley Cushion, Mary D. His Green Pemberley Coat, Laraine His Portrait, Anita T His Teacup, Stefanie His University Notebooks, Marcia His Grey Horse ("Whipper"), Laura His Fencing Glove, Gi His White Stockings and Buckled Shoes worn at the Netherfield Ball, Moon Dreams Other's Items associated with Darcy Keepsake list Lizzie's formal white gloves worn at the Netherfield Ball, Evelyn Firth Items from movies other than P&P2 Paul Ashworth's Leather Jacket from Fever Pitch, Karen His Grey Scarf from Dutch Girls, Evelyn Paul Ashworth's grey undies from Fever Pitch, Marcia His Steel-rimmed glasses from Playmaker, Laura Small bath towel covering his hidden assets from Hour of the Pig, Allison M Paul's Arsenel Boxer Shorts from Fever Pitch, Stacey Valmont's Wig from Valmont, Tine Paul Ashworth's Official's whistle from Fever Pitch, Heide the Rose from A Month In The Country, Lizza

A while ago there was some confusion about His towels,and I see there are indeed several listed. I'll have to go through the recent posts again to be sure who asked about His bath towel and got an answer about His hand towel... but confusion there was!

This list is current with the last request.

This list is also full of folks who may have moved on to other interests since many of them are just known to me from having been on this list when I first posted over a year ago. Perhaps a recycling of those items would be a good idea.

Hey, why is there no link to colinfirth.com from the top of the main Drool menu? There are pages for Northam, Ehle and just about everyone else - but not this, most important one!!! Hosts - action, please!!! :-) *** Marcia, go ahead and post my Watch And Fob Mini-essay if you can find a copy - it would take me too long to search for it at the moment. I just want to say that not many things in my life have made me feel THAT proud! ;-D And perhaps one day I will develop the theme for fanfic, too! ;-P

Herewith is Arami's essay on her Keepsake: A TALE OF THE FOB I was dangling peacefully down from Darcy's pocket watch as usual, a little bored and minding my own business, when a close neighbour of mine - the one who mostly hangs about loose on my left and slightly below, albeit usually on the inside, rather, than out - suddenly popped up all swollen and tense, straining against the cloth from within, pushing and nudging me fiercely. "I shan't be able to stand this tension much longer!" he gasped flustered. "He's looking at that woman again!!!..." The End. Response 122 of 227: MarciaH (MarciaH) * Mon, Nov 17, 1997 (21:47) * 3 lines Oh, Arami! Thank you!!! How many times did this happen? Or is that classified? When was the first time? The one that gets to me is that coal black eyes stare he gives her (even turning around to get a better look) at tge

OOps Sorry! I seem to have included part of my initial response in the essay posting. Arami, I do not know how to do what you wish done on the top of the page, but I am sure someone checking in will know. You are right...we should have those links here.

... suddenly popped up all swollen and tense, straining against the cloth from within, pushing and nudging me fiercely. The poor pocket watch.......what a bummer....:-))

Mmm, mmm thank you Arami and Marcia. The tale of the watch and fob definitely bears repeating. I am still mulling about selecting a keepsake but am now feeling rather drawn to Darcy's boots. I see they are currently in the care of Margaret. Margaret, are you out there and still cherishing being the keeper of that enticing footwear?

LOL, Marcia, I didn't expect a repeat of your original accolade! How inquisitive, too... ;-P

(Rita) My dears: I would like to know if I can have a keepsake. I would like that pinky ring that Darcy constantly tunrs on his fingers. Who does it belong to??? (Marcia) His ring seems to be held by Valen, the person I have never heard from and never seen a posting from. Would someone tell me if He/she is still interested and to come forth! Otherwise she will have her ring kept by someone more interested in it!!! I don't know where Valen disappeared to...she went ::poof:: (as she used to say). I know that some people have seen her in chat so I'll pass the word around to see if she still wants to keep the ring. Since Valen is the creator of the Keepsake list and was, for a time, our "Grand High Exalted Mystic Keeptress" we should give her the courtesy of asking. Keep you posted. As far as the rest of the list, there are many people I haven't seen in ages: Suzanne, HeidiL, Michele, Linda K, Kat, Sarah, Beth, Nathalie R, Deb, Marina, Catherine, Robyn, Kathy F., Lon, Brioni, Karin, Jan, Mary D, and Anita T. I imagine that most of these people won't be back and their Keepsakes should be the first to get new keeptresses. The people I've seen around Pemberley: Carolyn, Cindy, Donna, Erin, Clare, Inko, Barbara and Laraine. I'll see if I can hunt them down. Those I'm sure who want to keep their keepsakes: Ann2, Cheryl and Marilyn - I'll ask them. Can you tell I'm having a slow day at work? ;-p

(Arami)LOL, Marcia, I didn't expect a repeat of your original accolade! How inquisitive, too... ;-P Oh heavens, I did not remember that. How embarassing my comments. How delightful your essay!!!

Nan, Dear! Welcome home!! Thanks for clarifying some of the Keepers of the Goodies. I am rather surprised not more people have claimed things from his other movies. I claimed his little gray shorts and t-shirt from FP.

I'm sorry, Marcia, if I wasn't clear. I don't believe there is a "nono" essay. I was just referring to the names of his horses from Stacey which you recenlty posted. All of the names are very clever but I think I like Nono the best. I do think it's a good idea to re-post older essays on the keepsakes and thank you for posting Arami's. Arami, I get a lot of fun from watching the film and thinking which particular look he's giving Elizabeth that is causing that most, um, rigid(?) situation.

Whew, Heide, thanks for the clarification. I spent a few humorous hours rereading the postings on 53 which I had saved to disk, and will post essays from time to time. Renate, do you want your song reposted??? There was a limerick I particularly liked... Darcy's Lovely Lively Lilting Limerick to Lizzy "How can I describe my affection? explain my feelings' direction? But by letting you know: "Lizzy, I love you so! And I have a tremendous respect for you as a person!'" (posted by Renate)

(Marcia) I am rather surprised not more people have claimed things from his other movies. Well, I'm a Darcy gal myself. I'm afraid none of the objects from his other films excites me much. Well, I like the freezer from FF, but that's not really his ;-p

It is an object associated with DB so it goes on the second list of things associated with him but not his in...(whichever) Shall I put you down for the freezer against which he presses her.....etc etc...sigh!!! Nan, I too am a Darcy fan first and foremost and compare all of his pix and movies against this impossible standard (at least he is making it impossible by not making other Georgian movies.) Someone should have a long talk with that boy!

(Nan) I like the freezer from FF LOL! Together with all the contents, no doubt?

(Marcia) Shall I put you down for the freezer against which he presses her.....etc etc...sigh!!! It's tempting, but no thank you, honey. I'll stick with Darcy and his humpy hat ;-)~~~ LOL! Together with all the contents, no doubt? Yes. The frozen peas, especially ;-p

Since Nan has indicated that we may put 'dibs' on items that have keeptresses that haven't been around in awhile... I would be VERY interested in being given the honour of the keepsake the Bathtub... sigh... That is if Marina does not claim it. I will attempt to write an essay, but must warn you that I am not a great writer! But I do enjoy reading!! :-)

If Valen doesn't want that ring that I need it. And anything else that I can keep for I just love Darcy.

Nan! You may have More than One of his keepsakes as long as they are each from a different list or perhaps a different movie!!! You keep you precious bicorne (it IS lovely on him!!!) and you may claim additional things! Rita2 The ring is reserved for you pending Nan's ability or lack thereof to get in touch with Valen. Hello Shelly! Same with the bathtub. It is thine pending Marina's reclaiming it. The New Year is upon us shortly. Let us not leave his valuables unclaimed and unkept. Pass the word that the REALLY good goodies are up for claiming again.

Frankly I wouldn't mind having his family jewels. Or is that taken, Karen?

(Heide)Frankly I wouldn't mind having his family jewels. Or is that taken, Karen? Oy gevalt! We're not opening that can of worms here, are we? Besides I believe there are rules about ownership of such things! ;-) Nan, I believe it's a refrigerator (saw OJ-not the former running back and current wife stabber-in there)

(Marcia) Nan! You may have More than One of his keepsakes as long as they are each from a different list or perhaps a different movie!!! I understand that, honey. But none of the items from his other films has the same aura as the Darcy objects, so... (Heide) Frankly I wouldn't mind having his family jewels. Or is that taken, Karen? Ooh, now that sounds like something promising ;-)

Regarding the family jewels, I believe Livia has ownership of them, but I haven't seen a poem or essay. Has anyone told her that it is required or she must forfeit? ;-)

LOL! Wrench them away from her!

I see we all understand each other. Just whiling away the afternoon here thinking about my whistle essay. So many possibilities.

(Karen), Regarding the family jewels, I believe Livia has ownership of them, but I haven't seen a poem or essay. Has anyone told her that it is required or she must forfeit? There, another start up line in case you meet Colin! Your comments are too funny. Arami, I remember your essay or should I say your vision, my compliments once more.

We do not, I believe, have a Keepsake list of items belonging other than to fictional characters here. That being the case, Darcy's family jewels are fair game if they are mounted in precious metal and have been mined out of the earth and cleverly shaped by the hands of a truly skilled artisan. That information alone should give some fresh insight... But, to wrench them...OWWWWWwwwwwwww

(Heide)Frankly I wouldn't mind having his family jewels. Or is that taken, Karen? Karen has the billiard cue ...and isn't that a symbol of....ahem... you know what I mean....

It sure was in my little tale I called The Cherry Red Sphere posted above some time ago! Hauoli Makahiki Hou, Evelyn!

Jana2 said: I am still mulling about selecting a keepsake but am now feeling rather drawn to Darcy's boots. I see they are currently in the care of Margaret. Margaret, are you out there and still cherishing being the keeper of that enticing footwear? I'm still here and still take a great deal of pride in being the Keeper of His Boots. They're mine---to have and to hold, to cherish and to polish until He should need them again! :-) So, sorry Jana, but you must select another keepsake. I wish you well.

Happy New Year, Meggin!!! You are legendary to me. You were one of the older and wiser (in the ways of the Boards) contributers when I was but a naive lurker. Indeed, the boots are safely in your care. Thanks for gracing 113. Anything of CF's you'd like from his other movies? Or are you, like Nan and I, a Darcy fan first and foremost?!

(Meggin) So, sorry Jana, but you must select another keepsake. I wish you well. Meggin, I'm glad you're still around and would not dream of trying to abscond with your keepsake if you're still enjoying keeping the boots! But come to think of it, maybe I should go after another item because it's a great way to get people to de-lurk :-).

Jana, please claim more things! You have been successful where I have failed. Apparently, a direct claim on a singular item is more threatening than my claim to take them all back if no one wanted to write an essays or tell what was so special about their particular item. Good for you, and do look for another item so you too may Keep Something For Him.

I went back to the beginning of this thread and retrieved this: Topic 113 of 116 [drool]: Keepsakes, etc. (cont. from Topic 53) Response 4 of 180: Margaret (Meggin) * Sat, Nov 14, 1998 (21:41) * 1 lines I'm still the Boot Lady, aka The Keeper of His Boots (they're mine--to have and to hold, to polish and to cherish until He should need them again). Also, I'm certain Megan still reserves her claim on the WET shirt. So, you see I haven't been lurking so much that I have neglected my Keepsake duties. I always rise to the occasion when it's necessary to defend my Boots (and repeat the same ditty!). But perhaps Spring had the hiccups that day and no one saw my message. Thanks, but I don't feel the need for a keepsake from one of his other films. His dear Boots are enough for me and have already proved their value by being coveted by someone else! Marcia: Happy New Year, Meggin!!! You are legendary to me. Alas, only to you! Thanks, though. I've always lurked more than posted and, although I've been here and at Pemberley more than two years, I didn't think I was memorable, not to mention legendary, to anyone! It's nice to have been noticed. :-) Happy New Year to everyone!

(Meggin) His dear Boots are enough for me and have already proved their value by being coveted by someone else! Oh my, yes. Anything that fits that snugly on those delectable legs is worth having. Meggin, I will content myself with the pleasant mental picture I have of you lovingly polishing his dear boots until Mr. Darcy should need to wear them again :-). Marcia, I'll keep mulling about another item but must wait for inspiration to strike me!

Marcia, would it be too daring to want to claim his Gun? I gather it is not yet taken? It�s sad that it can be seen in P&P only for about two seconds but he looks so delightfully smug after �using� it! Now I know he doesn�t even shoot in the film and actually holds it like someone who never does but you know, it�s not REALLY a gun at all but a powerful symbol; just look at the angle of it. I�d be so good to it.

Elena, You may be Keeper of his Hunting Rifle (much more befitting name than "gun" I think, though it is listed that way.) I am adding you to the list. BTW, you did notice that he was the only one not discharging his weapon. (Is that sentence fraught with double meanings...!!!!)Me and the pool cue; Elena and the rifle. Yes!!!

His watch and fob are still the closest to his... erm... heart...;-p

Indeed so, as you know better than all others =)

I thought the billiard cue belonged to Karen. We talked her into taking it ....remember?

Here is the current update. Karen, did you claim the Cue Stick and I forgot to note it? Claimed Keepsakes from P&P2: His Ring, Valen His Dent, Ann2 (This is the =only= CF body part being permitted) His Pemberley Breeches, Cheryl His Wet Shirt, Megan His Writing Quill, Heide His Fencing Foil, Carolyn His Riding Crop, Cindy His Pool Cue, Suzanne His Wine Goblet, Donna His Bath Towel, Vivian His Boots, Margaret His Bathrobe, Kat(h) His Black Horse "Pride's Foal", Erin His Riding Gloves, HeidiL His Great Coat, Clare His Netherfield Evening Clothes, Michele His Walking Cane, Inko His Carriage(s), Stacey His Billiard Room Waistcoat, Lesley His Nameless Hat of a Thousand Names (aka Incroyable Bicorne), Nan His Dogs, Linda K His Pemberley Evening Clothes (long pants), Kat His Blue Wedding Coat, Sarah His Pemberley Candlestick, Beth His Rosings Candlestick, Nathalie R His Silver Wash Basin, Deb His Saddle, Barbara His Watch & Fob, Arami His Bathtub, Marina His Washcloth, Catherine His Mirror, Renate His Miniature, Tineke His Cravat, Robyn His Top Hat, Kathy F. His Book, Lon His Castille Soap, Brioni The Letter, Karin His Cap & Gown, Jan His Copper Bathing Pitcher, Marilyn His Wine Decanter/Carafe, Lucie His Hand Towel (He used at Rosings after washing His face), Bethan His Pemberley Cushion, Mary D. His Green Pemberley Coat, Laraine His Portrait, Anita T His Teacup, Stefanie His University Notebooks, Marcia His Grey Horse ("Whipper"), Laura His Fencing Glove, Gi His White Stockings and Buckled Shoes worn at the Netherfield Ball, Moon Dreams His Hunting Rifle, Elena Other's Items associated with Darcy Keepsake list Lizzie's formal white gloves worn at the Netherfield Ball, Evelyn Firth Items from movies other than P&P2 Paul Ashworth's Leather Jacket from Fever Pitch, Karen His Grey Scarf from Dutch Girls, Evelyn Paul Ashworth's grey undies from Fever Pitch, Marcia His Steel-rimmed glasses from Playmaker, Laura Small bath towel covering his hidden assets from Hour of the Pig, Allison M Paul's Arsenel Boxer Shorts from Fever Pitch, Stacey Valmont's Wig from Valmont, Tine Paul Ashworth's Official's whistle from Fever Pitch, Heide the Rose from A Month In The Country, Lizza

Please do not forget my request of His Bathtub - if it is not reclaimed by Marina!! I have been trying to come up with a worthy 'essay'. How long does one have to wait before 'a takeover'!? Thanks...

It is a whole 'nother year, and I have not heard from Marina nor anyone purporting to speak on her behalf. The bathtub is in your safekeeping, Heide. Come, come...essays do not need to be lengthy, and I cannot believe this from the lady who transformed the Netherfield Ball the way you did!!!

OOPS!!!! Heide, the bathtub is SHELLY'S....Sorry. Putting things right- NOW!!!

Still and all, Shelly, just look at him rising out of that tub and write down what is happening in your head and elsewhere!!!

I am so sorry I messed up Shelly's request for the bathtub, but I have been preoccupied with my current assignment from Ray...to decorate a softball field and adjacent area for a dedication next weekend. Anybody have any ideas how one decorates a softball field in the rainiest city in the entire world?

I still want that ring if she is going to give it up. Has anyone heard. Can we have things from other films??

I await Nan's report re the ring. Will award it to you soon if I hear nothing. It is in reserve for you. Of course you may have things from other movies. I have his grey undies from FP as well as the University notebooks from P&P2. Here is what has been claimed thus far: Firth Items from movies other than P&P2 Paul Ashworth's Leather Jacket from Fever Pitch, Karen His Grey Scarf from Dutch Girls, Evelyn Paul Ashworth's grey undies from Fever Pitch, Marcia His Steel-rimmed glasses from Playmaker, Laura Small bath towel covering his hidden assets from Hour of the Pig, Allison M Paul's Arsenel Boxer Shorts from Fever Pitch, Stacey Valmont's Wig from Valmont, Tine Paul Ashworth's Official's whistle from Fever Pitch, Heide the Rose from A Month In The Country, Lizza

(Shelly)How long does one have to wait before 'a takeover'!? Hush-up girl...don't remind her...she's a tyrant that way:-) Some of us having been hiding our cache hoping she'll forget about those ##$*&*essays.

(Marcia) I await Nan's report re the ring. Will award it to you soon if I hear nothing. Haven't been able to find Valen so I suppose it's safe to pass it on. However, Cheryl asked me to say "hands off the breeches" ;-D

Doesn't Cheryl talk to me? I do not understand why it is necessary for you to carry messages to 113 as though I had something contagious! I would be offended if I though she was worth the effort =P Seriously, my efforts to get people to claim their items and to write essays has just one goal....to keep this site alive. If no one wants to write, so be it, but I am not going to do soliloquies forever just to entertain the lurkers. Rita, you are now listed as the Keeper of his Ring

If no one wants to write, so be it, but I am not going to do soliloquies forever just to entertain the lurkers. But Marcia, you entertain us so well. Even if that softball field does have you cracking up. You're doing an admirable job and will have my whistle essay soon. Just have to count how many time Paul puts it in his mouth. So far I come up with zilch. (I may have to change my keepsake.)

Heide, you are such a dear to say those nice things about me. I shall not let this place go vacant...even if I have to tell all about that opening day at the softball field!!! Please note the above comments I incorrectly directed to Shelly when I thought it was you. It is still true! You have just not gotten the right juices flowing. Go look at FP again! That should not be too hard on you or your eyes =)