Love scene from The Advocate/HOTPIG with Samira when he tries to quote poetry and forgets the next line. Some really decorous choices for which I'm sure there'll be absolutely no competition, but I like them!! The Deep Blue Sea..scene from where kisses Hess to studies letter. CF at his most handsome ever (IMHO), and he has a moustache! Circle of Friends (told you...no competition, moustache again) when he kisses Nan as they enter the cottage. FP...Paul hugs Sarah as they view the house for sale.

Heide, good luck! Today is the Tomorrow I spoke of and forgot about your wish. Here is is: Lusty Ladies' Wish List From Firth Films The Vertical Shag from Femme Fatale, Arami Against the Side of the Mine Shaft in Nostromo, Marcia The Kiss Wessex Bestows upon Viola for which he gets slapped, SusanA "The Look" and "The Smile" at Pemberley from P&P2, Evelyn The Kiss in the Kitchen from Fever Pitch, Elena The Whirling and Twirling Love Scene from Valmont, KarenR The Letter Valmont Dictates to Cecile, Eileen Lovemaking scene in Bedroom from WoF, LizzaJ Post Nuptial Kiss in Carriage between the Darcys, SBRobinson Nuzzling of Maria whilst hands are roaming all over her (fully clothed), only in Hour of the Pig, Heide bethan, shall I put you down for each of them? I imagine one would be allowed a scene from each movie...as we have a keepsake from each movie?!

(Elena) Sorry, I really should see more of his movies, my knowledge seems to be seriously inadequate. You're not alone. I haven't seen WoF, DBS, PM, Tumbledown, FP (yet) and others. And I call myself a Firthfan! Some nerve! Here's a few more suggestions: the vertical shag from HOTP/Advocate (you remember it--Maria kicks a hole in the wall! Tee hee!) From FF, when Joe is trying to talk Cynthia to sleep (kind of tame, but a nice little speech) From Nostromo, when he's giving Emilia the house tour and they get to the bed he was born in

Gee, so much to drool over--so little time!! How about the "shower parade" for Jamie at the beginning of Playmaker?? Mmmm, visuals outstanding but no real action... The looks that Birkin searches Mrs. Keach with...when she cuts him the rose...when she goes down the ladder...when she explains about apples...the longing is so intense, but unfulfilled. Ooo...how about the victory kiss between Paul and Sarah at the end of FP...maybe that should be the one. OR...TOSS-UP TIME...how about that lingering kiss with Bianca at the center of the maze on WoF? Doesn't lead to anything more substantial than a good shag later on, but oh! to have those beautiful hands around my face!!! I think I'll take that one for the sake of the hands!!! Mine, mine!!

Gee, so much to drool over--so little time!! How about the "shower parade" for Jamie at the beginning of Playmaker?? Mmmm, visuals outstanding but no real action... The looks that Birkin searches Mrs. Keach with...when she cuts him the rose...when she goes down the ladder...when she explains about apples...the longing is so intense, but unfulfilled. Ooo...how about the victory kiss between Paul and Sarah at the end of FP...maybe that should be the one. OR...TOSS-UP TIME...how about that lingering kiss with Bianca at the center of the maze on WoF? Doesn't lead to anything more substantial than a good shag later on, but oh! to have those beautiful hands around my face!!! I think I'll take that one for the sake of the hands!!! Mine, mine!!

( KJArt)....but oh! to have those beautiful hands around my face!!! Honey....those hands...anyplace.....those are the most beautiful hands in the world. And does he ever use them on stage.!!Think he knows they're wonderful??

KJArt, the lingering kiss with Bianca in WoF is yours. Gasp! I wondered if you would be able to contain yourself. Such fun!!!

To further Pique your interest, the newest list is ready for posting: Wish List of Scenes from Fan Fiction Netherfield Ball as written by Heide, SBRobinson

Wow! I'm at the top of a List! Thanks Marica! :) And of course, Many thanks to Heide for writing that delectable little piece of Fan Fiction. :)

Who would NOT want to be Lizzie in that novella of Pulitzer Prize winning dimensions known only to those with undisputed literary taste as "The Cottage" by Eileen AUSTEN. I would settle for that for even a nanosecond!!

Please drool on about those hands, and on and on

Oh Lizza, The Cottage! *sign* excellent choice my dear.

Oh, Lizza! Eileen AUSTEN ROTFLMAO! Thanks, you made my day :-)))

Wish List of Scenes from Fan Fiction Netherfield Ball as written by Heide, SBRobinson The Cottage by Eileen(Austen), Lizza Ummm...now to choose mine...decisions...decisions...!

My wish scene is the Bathing Scene from The First Time by StefanieB

Thanks to the creative mind of the resident lovely creature who captured Firth's gaze, Gi, we have a new topic to list. My choice is unique in that they were not suited to the roles they played, not to mention eachother! All-Time Worst Pairings in Movies Worst Darcy and Lizzie ever - Laurence Olivier and Greer Garson

I have changed the lists a little ... Gi's original idea stands and is waiting for the first entry. I have started a second list with my choice as the first listing. Please add your choices including a certain DB in Playmaker =P All-Time Worst Pairings in Movies All-Time Worst Miscasting in a Role or Roles Worst Darcy and Lizzie ever - Laurence Olivier and Greer Garson

(Lizza) Who would NOT want to be Lizzie in that novella of Pulitzer Prize winning dimensions known only to those with undisputed literary taste as "The Cottage" by Eileen AUSTEN. And would that be the scene where she's sitting on his lap and wearing nothing but his white shirt? You may have to wrestle me for that one, Lizza. Oh, lists are fun. LOL at your miscast roles in P&P0. And a big zero that is. I love Larry but why did he play Darcy so gay? And Greer....oh groan. I guess this fits better in worst pairings but I hated Audrey Hepburn with Gary Cooper in Love in the Afternoon. I love them both but separately, please. Gary looks ancient next to her.

marcia , I have another claim on a keepsake, Am I allowed more than one?

Can I have the bit fromTEP where he is Santa and it begins "I love you sausage." I watched it the other day after along absence and I was reminded how "shocked" everyone here was because he looked so unlike Darcy that noone could recognise him. But having seen him "live and kicking" he does not look so very different from ODB at all, and it now seems odd to have been surprised by his appearance in the first place. Anyway I digress, I love the bit where he is so eager and puppylike in his devotion to her and says "What do you smell of , is it marzipan?" etc

"puppylike" LOL!!!!!

BTW Heide, sitting on his lap is but one of the little scenarios that Eileen A conjures to mind, try something with a bath in it too. Fight you for the soap!!!

(Heide) I hated Audrey Hepburn with Gary Cooper in Love in the Afternoon. I love them both but separately, please. Gary looks ancient next to her. It was Fascination.... You're right, though. He looked so old and tired next to her. Coop was 56 (but looked about 65) and Hepburn was 28. In addition to Love in the Afternoon and Sabrina, what about Charade? Again, with the older men, this time Cary Grant. She was 34 and he was 59. The one I hated the most lately was "A Perfect Murder" with Gwynnie and Michael Douglas, especially when I heard her talk about Michael Douglas being her own father's good friend and how her own father wouldn't go to see it. Now that's disgusting! However, rich men (Douglas' part in the film) have young trophy wives. What can you say?

Lizza, you may claim as many things on lists as long as they're from different movies or plays. In other words no two items from P&P2, So your scene from TEP is now in your dreams...just you and CF...Sausage! Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn looked great together. He made any woman look great, come to think about it. I agree about "Coop" though. He always looked old!!! Audry and Cooper have been added to the mispairing list. Thank you Heide. "A Perfect Murder" with Gwynnie and Michael Douglas....yeesh! Thank you Karen!

I do not know what has happened to our little community of mutual support and conviviality, but anyone wanting to see ugly and hateful, check last night's postings in Chat! As I mused to myself there, I though Men started wars, not women. I am ready to reconsider the proposition after reading the ugliness I saw there. Heide, I am truly sorry!!!

Karen too. I am at a loss to know what to do except to leave when they show up.

Don't worry about it, Marcia. I didn't take offense..I was just the unluncky one who posted last. Unfortunately it's bound to happen again and as you suggest, it's best to just leave. Since we're talking about Audrey Hepburn's pairings - how about with Fred Astaire in Funny Face? Love Fred too but that's almost revolting. Jeez, did Audrey Hepburn make a film with anyone close to her own age? Oh yes, Albert Finney and can't forget George Plimpton. '-)

Heide, re: Audrey Hepburn and older co-stars, the 50's did strange things to women. I was grew to adulthood in that decade. Much older and wiser (and monied!) men were the cherished ideal of both parents of the daughter, and the daughter, herself. Look at Henry Kissinger and Nancy, the lovely younger blonde he captivated. It did happen in real life. I knew a few in college whose mothers had older men all chosen for them, and they did not mind. Of course, sexuality was something we were not expected o have as ladies. I cannot imagine how those pairings turned out in the long run, but some I know are still hanging in there! We have come a long way in 50 years, but at a large price. I am not sure it was worth it.

On the other hand, I did not choose my husband that way. I had to marry someone with whom I could imagine happily sharing a bed! Anyway, here are our newest lists: All-Time Worst Pairings in Movies Audrey Hepburn with Gary Cooper in Love in the Afternoon(Heide) Gwynneth Paltrow and Michael Douglas in "A Perfect Murder" (Karen) Audrey Hepburn and Fred Astaire in "Funny Face" (Heide) All-Time Errors of Miscasting in Role or Roles Worst Darcy and Lizzie ever - Laurence Olivier and Greer Garson(Marcia)

Is this a better title? All-Time Casting Errors in Role or Roles

'Miscast' is fine; that's the term the critics use. The one that jumps into my head is Lucille Ball in "Yours, Mine and Ours." Too old (apologies for the age discrimination)! She and Henry were wrong, wrong, wrong. I'll be back to claim my fanfic keepsake...need to re-peruse the selection ;-p Eileen Austen? I'm v. flattered, but what's that humming sound in Winchester cathedral? It's Jane, spinning in her grave!!

Aunt Jane would be proud to claim you as one of her own. In fact, those posting Fan Fiction would all be welcome into her fold. Aunties love large families! Thanks for the great addition. It just proves that mistasting goes back probably as far as movies (and plays) do.

Decisions, decisions! Marcia, for my fanfic keepsake it will have to be Lizzy (who else?) in Lou's A Seaside Rendezvous. It was a close call between this and Heide's Bobby's Story (there's something about reunions, isn't there?) and Teg's Picnic. So many choices! Too many summers at the Jersey shore helped me decide...;-)

Eileen, great choice. It is not an easy thing to do, this choosing just one. I went for my firthst-time personal personal favorite since I could not decide... Hamlet was not the only "man who could not make up his mind!"

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Problems, Heide? Or are you going to lay a really big one on us? Oh Joy!

Marcia, we haven't had a recap of the "Lusty Ladies" list for quite some time...seems to me there have been several additions you haven't acknowledged...

Indeed, Karen, I ma remiss. Let me remedy that right now with both the movie scene list and the Fan Fiction list. Thanks for reminding me. Lusty Ladies' Wish List From Firth Films The Vertical Shag from Femme Fatale, Arami Against the Side of the Mine Shaft in Nostromo, Marcia The Kiss Wessex Bestows upon Viola for which he gets slapped, SusanA "The Look" and "The Smile" at Pemberley from P&P2, Evelyn The Kiss in the Kitchen from Fever Pitch, Elena The Whirling and Twirling Love Scene from Valmont, KarenR The Letter Valmont Dictates to Cecile, Eileen Lovemaking scene in Bedroom from WoF, LizzaJ Post Nuptial Kiss in Carriage between the Darcys, SBRobinson Nuzzling of Maria whilst hands are roaming all over her (fully clothed), only in Hour of the Pig, Heide His Lingering Kiss With Bianca in WoF, KJArt Scene in which he is Santa and it begins "I love you sausage." from TEP, LizzaJ Lusty Ladies' Wish List Scenes from Fan Fiction Netherfield Ball as written by Heide, SBRobinson The Cottage by Eileen(Austen), Lizza Bathing Scene from The First Time by StefanieB, Marcia A Seaside Rendezvous by Lou, Eileen

I am seriously reconsidering my choice of Fan Fiction scene. Not that the bathing was undesirable, but it happened before the marriage had been consumated. Where is the fun in that?! The poor dear was distraught. Must hunt further

The Whirling and Twirling Love Scene from Valmont, KarenR I was looking for a few scenes in Valmont tonight and must have watched this one about three times before I could move on to what I was looking for! :)

It is a burden we all must bear. Having to tear ourselves away from something so exquisite to hunt for the more mundane (if anything of his can be so designated)...! sigh ! Karen, I am going to remove your R from your name as I am trying to remove the H from mine. We are the originals as far as this place is concerned, are we not?!

(Marcia) We are the originals as far as this place is concerned, are we not?! Absolutely! And there are stiff federal penalties for reproducing us or trying to impersonate us. ;-)

(Marcia) We are the originals as far as this place is concerned, are we not?! (Karen)Absolutely! And there are stiff federal penalties for reproducing us or trying to impersonate us. ;-) I've been seriously worried that that may happen in Chat.

(Gi)I've been seriously worried that that may happen in Chat. I am going to do my part by entering my email address when I enter. I did not think it necessary till the debbies and karens proliferated! Any other signal we can give? Might have to discuss this in S-folks or Email for privacy. Too bad it comes to this, but we have been lurked by the underaged before and regrouped back to "normal" after a cautious period. We shall again!

(Marcia) Any other signal we can give? A secret code! what fun- I'll feel like an online Trixie Belden or Nancy Drew! :)

A secret code is perhaps better than our e-mail address, because I think we'd hate to be pestered by those people in our own mail-boxes. What do you all say?

A secret code! what fun- I'll feel like an online Trixie Belden or Nancy Drew! How some things comeback to haunt you...My Dad, when I was immersed in Nance Drew every living second of my life that my Mother did not commandeer, called her Nancy Drool. How perceptive he was without knowing it! No, we do not want obscene or hate-Email. We shall think of something, but not here!!!

Hello! This is my firth time posting on this topic! It is a lot of fun, and sweet. I would like to claim a keepsake from fan fiction, if my choice is available. I want to keep for myself the outdoor scene in Heide's "Bobby's Challenge", as well as all the letters. I shall treasure them forever. May I?

Lidya, You are now the lady in Bobby's Challenge by Heide. Thanks you for coming here and participating The outdoor scene and the letters are yours. Welcome, and thanks for the nice comments, too =)

As the list now stands: Lusty Ladies' Wish List Scenes from Fan Fiction Netherfield Ball as written by Heide, SBRobinson The Cottage by Eileen(Austen), Lizza Bathing Scene from The First Time by StefanieB, Marcia A Seaside Rendezvous by Lou, Eileen Outdoor Scene and Letters from Bobby's Challenge by Heide, Lidya

Haven't had any luck posting here recently.

There you see it's all working smoothly again!! Marcia your inspiration has at least made us all go back and enjoy or even discover Fanfics, hitherto not known to us . Great idea, keep those lists coming .

Thank you, Lizza Dear! It was so quiet I was thinking up things to write about again. Think I will anyway - about food =) Shall you not claim something? You cannot have used up all of your options...?..!

Well, gang, as I was booting this little beauty we had an Earthquake. No damage, but it kept up for about 20 seconds rolling and rolling around in circles. Water doing the hula in the sink, wire plant stand swaying to and fro, and chandeliers swinging gently across the ceiling in arcs.

Oh Marcia arent they fun? do you know what it regiestered on the richtor scale? we get them (espically little ones) all the time here in Calif :)

It was 5.6 on the Richter Scale (preliminary report) Kind of exciting!

This new story of Eileen's on 34 is full of scenes worth capturing for your very own! Ummmmm!

It has been a while since I posted the P&P2 Keepsake list. I know there are some lurkers just itching for something of his to keep safe until he needs it. Just ask and you too will be on the famous list of goodies: Unclaimed Keepsakes His Tankard His Coins (The tip He gave the London street urchin) His Promissory Note (The $$ note He gave to Wickham) His Red Pool Ball His Georgiana Letter His Childhood Clothing (When He was fishing with Wickham) His Fishing Pole His Tackle Box Claimed Keepsakes from P&P2 His Ring, Rita 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, Karen 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 Silver Wash Basin, Deb His Saddle, Barbara His Watch & Fob, Arami His Bathtub, Shelly 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 Silver Candlestick, NathalieR 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 The Curl on his forehead, SBRobinson The Shirt he tucks in as he runs downstairs to meet Lizzie at Pemberley, Susan A Ladies????!!!

(SBR) Oh Marcia arent they fun? do you know what it regiestered on the richtor scale? we get them (espically little ones) all the time here in Calif :) Oh dear, I used to think they were fun until my beloved apartment of 10 years fell down around my ears in 1994. V. scary indeed! Must admit that even though I'm a native CA and always thought I was made of sterner stuff, I'm terrified of the tiniest aftershock now :-(.

Ray's brother and family live in Northridge. Five years after their quake they are still fixing things. They sent pictures of their interiors...massive destrustion. Ghastly, though none was hurt. I know what it is to think tiny aftershocks are not fun. After the 7.2 one several years ago, every time the substrate wiggled, I froze and got a worried frown, bracing for what I thought would be an intensification of the jolt into major proportions again! Jana, I do know!!!

Thankfully we don't get earthquakes here in the NYC area (I do remember a tiny one, quite unusual, about 15 years ago). That's the last thing we would need around here (or anywhere, for that matter). It's not nice to fool mother nature! Marcia, thanks for posting the unclaimed items from P&P2. I thought everything was taken long ago. What's a tankard?

I hereby respectfully request permission to become the Keeper of his Red Pool Ball. Yes, that ball that received the hardest hit intended to relieve all the passionate feelings he harboured for a certain young lady of fine eyes. Poor ball! I think I can guess what he really wanted to do...sigh...but now it will be under my care, if my humble entreaty is rewarded, I shall tenderly and lovingly caress it and bestow upon it all the emotions its owner inspires in my person...

OH Lidya! well expressed! :) and Marcia -you have another taker! Are you doing the Dance of Joy? :)

There is a lady who has asked to safe-keep Darcy's tankard. No one else has claimed it, so as soon as she requests it here, it is hers. Come on Darlene, Post!

Lidya, the Cherry-Red Sphere, as I called it once in a little episode I wrote on this site a while back, is in your safe-keeping. I am delighted to have one new real and one tentative keeper of the Man's wonderful things. Someone? I know he had a tankard and I noted it as a possible item for myself. Now, I cannot remember when he used it. Darlene, enlighten us!!!

I am still waiting for the lady who claimed his tankard to put it in a posting so it is official. I have it reserved for her, but it is not official until she does. Darlene, Post or say something so people do not think I am hoarding the keepsakes under assumed names =P As long as you Fantasize about Firth or Cleave unto Colin, come on in and say so!!!

Time for us to learn what there is to eat in Hawaii at dinnertime. Almost any housewife gets stuck in the rut of the same 5 things for dinner each week with variations thrown in on the weekends. No matter where in the world she is, this seems to happen. It is just the locality and ethnicity which makes my five variations different from yours. Written history began in Hawaii in the 18th century with the voyages of Capt. James Cook. As a consequence, there was no firmly established cuisine other than the Hawaiian native foods here which made use of the sea, and wild veggies, plus pigs and the bananas and taro they brought with them from the Marquesas when they colonized the Hawaiian Islands shortly after 1000 BCE. Shortly after Capt. Cook arrived, so did contingents of merchant ships eager for sandalwood (which they stripped from the islands) and the whales offshore. Close behind them came the Missionaries from New England bringing religion and "civilization" which meant clothing with very high necklines, long sleeves and long pants or skirts even in the hottest weather, and boiled *everything* with little eaten raw. They introduced New England style cooking and contents to the meal choices: Boiled salt beef and ork, beans, home-preserved fruit and vegetables, bread, cheese, milk and lots of poultry Sugar cane was planted and so was Pineapple. Contract labor was needed in the fields and for planting and harvesting, so men from the orient and from the Philippines and from the Portuguese Island of Madeira were hired. Tenure was several years, after which they were free to return home. But, that was a long time to be without a family. Many of the Portuguese married Hawaiian ladies. Oriental men took picture-book brides or had parents send them a bride. In each case, a new category of food was add d to our menu. Men from the Philippines did all of the above or else went back to choose themselves brides. The next generation born to these first immigrants intermarried and blessed these islands with the most beautiful children on Earth. To be continued�����

Hmm, very interesting Marcia. I always assumed the tankard that is referred to is the metal mug that our handsome FD took a swig from as he was engaged in the desperate search for Lydia? The mug the servant held out that he drank from while striding along looking handsome and protecting. A worthwhile keepsake indeed.

Yes, Yes I will claim the tankard. It is that metal (pewter?) one that our darling man took a swig of while searching for Lydia. From his lips to mine.....how can I bear such happiness.

Darlene, Welcome!!! I am overjoyed at your success in claiming something which has touched that exquisite mouth of his....sigh!!! It is in your tender care! It is most assuredly Pewter. They did not have silver on those London streets, and Aluminium (Br) was not in use then. Ergo, Pewter =)

Glad to see you found a treasure, Darlene. How in the world did we ever miss such an object that has actually touched his mouth? Considering that the man never ate anything, we only have had wine glasses and tea cups that have gotten that close.

Correction on the history of Hawaii in the first part. The first Hawaiians got here around 1000 CE, not BCE. Food: Hawaiian Style With the short history of Hawaii fresh in your mind, it is time to consider what to have for dinner. Before we do, there are a few more nationalities to add. The conflicts of the 20th century have added European, Korean, and Southeast Asian to our melting pot as well as some Russian. Men have come back from various wars and remembered our gentle climate. They, too, have come back to live out their retirement years in a place where snow shovels are non-existent. All of the food is available somewhere in town as carryout, so you can dine at home, dine out at a restaurant specializing in that particular cuisine, you can purchase the ingredients at the store and ask your neighbor for help in assembling it. That is what I do =) American food ranges from steaks to pot roasts to beans and cornbread. Pizza is everywhere as well as permutations of formerly "ethnic" food, which have been adapted and adopted by the locals. Saimin, a noodle soup based on oriental-style soups, contains not only oriental noodles and broth, but also slices of fish cake, scrambled egg, green onion, thin strips of luncheon meat, and anything else on hand. Musubi, a plain ball of Japanese-style rice, is embellished with a slab of Spam in the middle and wrapped with seaweed. It is delicious and makes a wonderful snack to take along with you or to eat at the ballpark. Good hot saimin is wonderful on chilly nights at the ballpark and competes favorably with coffee and hotdogs.

Musubi, a plain ball of Japanese-style rice, is embellished with a slab of Spam in the middle Well that just blew the lid off of the aura of Hawaiian cuisine! :-)

Hey,Spam and Vienna Sausages are gourmet food here. But that is adaptations, not true Hawaiian food. That was the appetizer. Main course coming up next !

Boiled peanuts are also delicious for a snack. Much easier to digest and much more flavorful. Their texture is different from regular roasted ones, but I prefer it. I think it is an acquired taste =)

Marcia, next time I visit Hawaii, you can expect me to show up at your doorstep for dinner. Gourmet Spam, now that is food for thought.

While Darcy is my passion, I am trying to view CF's other roles. Does anyone have a list of his films? The acronyms used here drive me crazy.

Darlene, you are too funny! I shall have it ready for you...would you prefer it baked with pineapple and cloves (fake-bake ham), or teniyaki, perhaps? Stirfried? My favorite Spam chips (fried till all the fat is out and a tasty salty snack is left - great with plain rice ball and kim chee. You name it. I can do it. One Christmas I sent my son a Spam cookbook and he prepared teriyaki Spam for the office party. It was a huge success - he did not tell them what it was till after they had eaten every o e! You can find a complete list of *His* films at http://members.tripod.com/~firthpage/rolespage/index.html

My husband tried serving Spam for dinner once. I drove him crazy singing the "Spam, Spam, Spam, Spam" song from Monty Python. I find the stuff horrid. Welcome, Darlene! I'm glad Marcia convinced (bribed? we'll do whatever it takes) you to de-lurk.

Hallo and welcome, Darlene! And congratulations on your keepsake ;-) Marcia, I'm delighted at your description of Hawaian history and cuisine. *But* I'm going nuts trying to figure out what Spam is!

How can one describe Spam? You're going to have to send her some. Preferably some from after WWII (or is that what you're still using in the islands??) or maybe it doesn't make a difference? Can Spam improve with age? Does it have a sell by date? ;-p

Oh dear...what is Spam. It is a loaf (squarish can similar to a corned-beef can) of meat consisting of pork and ham (including "everything but the oink") which is smoked and tastes like ham - sort of! It can be sliced right from the can, but it very greasy that way. It is used like canned ham is used. My father, as a matter of pride, would not allow the stuff in the house. I never tasted it till I got over here! There is no sell-by date on the can, but there are coupons with which I am getting my so a Spam t-shirt, mug and baseball cap! Their website is Spam.com, of course!!! I think it is packaged for the long haul in aluminum cans. That makes them the darling of the long-distance yachting set and the military (for whom it may have been first created...anyone know?) One day, archaeologists digging in Hawaii will come upon fully edoble Spam under a thousand years of debris. You should see the preservatives listed

Dear gods, it sounds... :-(

(Gi)Dear gods, it sounds... :-( LOL, Gi! It is not even that good. You must trust me on this...and my Father who forbade it in his house. My Father was a very wise man, indeed!

One of the biggest problems with Spam is that you have to look at it as you eat or prepare it. There is no discernable meat fiber visible. It is chopped so thoroughly and pressed into its shape, that it hardly resembles meat. It is not uniform in coloring, either. There are nasty-looking pale patches interspersed with darker pink ones. You wonder (but not for long if you are going to eat it) just what it was that comprised the different colors. Then there is the smell. Not that much like ham. A bit on the rank side. It must be from all the chemicals and the odd goat which falls into the vat. =P

More amazing is the fact that Spam is now an Internet item of very low repute. It is when someone posts very wordy and needless, unwanted stuff and fills your Email inbox or chatroom with it. Spamming is a No-No!!!

Stay away from Spam, Gi (I'm making a cross with my index fingers). Trust me on this. Marcia said it all: including "everything but the oink"... It must be from all the chemicals and the odd goat which falls into the vat. =P She knows her Spam! Marcia, what's left from the P&P2 Keepsake list? Dust from the road upon which Darcy traveled?

(Eileen)what's left from the P&P2 Keepsake list? Dust from the road upon which Darcy traveled? There *is* that, but I think you can do better. I have posted below some suggestions. You just might have to force yourself to watch P&P2 yet again to see what might have escaped others' notice. Unclaimed P&P Keepsakes His Coins (The tip He gave the London street urchin) His Promissory Note (The $$ note He gave to Wickham) His Georgiana Letter His Childhood Clothing (When He was fishing with Wickham) His Fishing Pole His Tackle Box

(Marcia) One of the biggest problems with Spam is that you have to look at it as you eat or prepare it. There is no discernable meat fiber visible ROTFLMAO!!!! This is SO True! Gi, Stay far, far away from it. Spam is a very scary substance! BTW Marcia - has anyone claimed Darcy's carriage? Not that I plan to give up that divine curl (*sigh*)- just curious... ;)

As a matter of fact, I watched it last week (such torture we endure ;-p). Hmmm, not much left. The letter to Georgiana? ('Tis no secret...). Or the coins he gives to the street urchin? Well, the coins were in the pocket of his waistcoat and since he spent them so wisely--I think I'll go with them. Sign me up!

Ohhh Eileen... his coins! No doubt he rubbed his fingers over them gently, then clutched them firmly in his hand before passing them over to the wee lass. (OH! To have been one of those coins! and to have been blessed, no matter how briefly, with the feel of his hand upon your person!) *pleasant day dreams ensue* But, it is Your Keepsake, and I am quite eager to read your essay extoling the virtues of his coins! :)

Marcia...you forgot to add that Spam smells......bad.

Eileen, his coins are yours. The hands that touched those coins, touched other things of his...but this is your story =) I am posting the claimed articles...and some are Kept by people who are long gone (with the exception of Cheryl who is battling C-T as even I am =0, and a few others), you might want to challenge for items of those you do not know. SB, his carriage is in the keep of a droolie as you will see. I had to deny his seat therein because I thought the keeper of the carriage might just take umbrage against the large hole I had cut into the chassis =D Evelyn, I did mention the peculiar smell of Spam... It must be from all the chemicals and the odd goat which falls into the vat =P

Eileen, his coins are yours. The hands that touched those coins, touched other things of his...but this is your story =) Hmmm, let's see...I think I'll go over to 112 and check out that snappy Karen posted awhile ago (the one with the "weight in his pocket") hee hee! ;-P

Claimed Keepsakes from P&P2 His Ring, Rita 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, Karen 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 Silver Wash Basin, Deb His Saddle, Barbara His Watch & Fob, Arami His Bathtub, Shelly 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 Silver Candlestick, NathalieR 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 The Curl on his forehead, SBRobinson The Shirt he tucks in as he runs downstairs to meet Lizzie at Pemberley, Susan A The Red Billiard Ball, Lidya His Tankard, Darlene His Coins (The tip He gave the London street urchin), Eileen His soap is kept by Brioni. Is she still about?

A scary thought, indeed, has haunted me these past few days. There are things worse than Spam. There are the imitations. These are so terrible I cannot eat them in any form, no matter how well disguised. There is no way of making silk purses out of these Pigs' Ears. They go by names such as Treet (not a treat by anyone's imagination). Makes one wonder what Spam means. Spoiled Ham is all I can conjecture =P Now, are you not happy you know more than you needed to about the subject. Tomorrow, more e ible Island Delights =)

Everytime I read one of these Spam postings, I burst out laughing! Should we create a Spam Topic? Argh! I don't think I've ever had Spam intentionally, but I did go to a state university and lived in a dorm my freshman year, so... Nor have I smelled it. But it is something I am not losing any sleep over.

My side hurts now.

It just shows that there in some good in everything (well, almost everything). Spam postings have made my glasses fog up and my sides ache. If not for Gi's intellectual curiosity, the topic may well have been relegated to the great forgotten vacancies in our skulls. As it is, we shall not forget. Spamming on the internet has taken on a whole new meaning. But than, a lot of things have, thanks to the clever ingenuity of the Drool population ;) Karen, you are not missing anything. Should you ever get o the Big Island, I might slip you some. Even if you did not eat it, it would double us over in gales of laughter. =D

(Marcia) SB, his carriage is in the keep of a droolie as you will see. I had to deny his seat therein because I thought the keeper of the carriage might just take umbrage against the large hole I had cut into the chassis =D oh dear, where the knee imprints permanent? (giggle, giggle) (Karen) Everytime I read one of these Spam postings, I burst out laughing! You and me both! :) I say we send poor Gi a can so she can appreciate it in person. :) whose's in charge of her virtual bridal shower? we can serve it along with the champaign (*virtual heaving ensues*)