Sorry I keep pressing the wrong button. Tracy, NOT that I've been shopping around at all-you need to at those prices-NOT that I'm a skinflint or anything. Bethan,you're right about Blackstar,I've just had a nosey around and they're v.informative.

Whilst scouring the various vid sites I've spotted the artwork to 'The Advocate'..what I want to know is what the Sam Hill is that supposed to be on the cover? I suppose it vaguely resembles ODB but since when did Maria wear a -strappy chemisey thing ?? See what I mean..(probably not if my PC skills are anything to go by, if the pic is not here check out amazon.com, search for The Advocate and you'll see what I'm looking at) Many apologies if this has been covered before in the dim and distant past of Ye Olde Droole Boarde.

(Tracy) I've spotted the artwork to 'The Advocate' You're so generous to call it "artwork," although I know you mean it in a graphics sense. Yes, us poor souls over here have had to abide with this thoroughly ridiculous cover as well as the missing minutes from the real film. Runners up in the same category of "whothehelldesignedorisonthecover" category is Playmaker and Dutch Girls.

I purchased SLoW from an on line store a few months ago for �41 (free postage). I can't find the link at the moment but if anyone is interested, mail me privately and I will pass it on when I can.

And the answer to "what the Sam Hill" is on the Advocate's cover... Looks to me like those people who were cavorting around naked for the human hunt in Courtois' dream. Doesn't the guy remind you of the sicko son?

Ah well any excuse to watch it again.

"Playmaker's" cover is a hoot. Seriously, in the "what the Sam Hill" category -- those people bear no resemblance at all to CF and that horrible actress Jennifer Rubin.

We could play the game: What question would you ask Colin if you saw him in person? (Keep it clean;-) Cheryl you just posted your question.... "Did you pose for the Playmaker video cover?" Mine: Was that your high school picture that was featured in the 3 DOR program?

... Who the heck is Sam Hill?... 8-O

(Karen) "whothehelldesignedorisonthecover" category is Playmaker and Dutch Girls. Included in this category is Femme Fatale's cover...the disembodied blue head. At least it's Colin's head. (Evelyn) What question would you ask Colin if you saw him in person? Ooh, good game, Evie. I'd ask if he's in disguise when he wears his pink-tinted glasses. (Or were they blue?) Glad for the news about Londinium. Won't get too excited yet as per instructions but I'm checking flights anyway. Wouldn't worry too much about availability for film tickets. Don't think a Mike Binder/Mariel Hemingway flick will be boffo at the box office. Meredith, good idea about Starz. Hope you got it when they had free installation. I'll be calling my cable company up soon too. Should be plenty of VCRs ready to roll.

Luckily, I've got a friend who sees STARZ (**Heehee**), and he's promised to roll the tape come October. (He's got a dish and digital, too. Gee!) Aren't I lucky? ;-)

The on-ine store selling SLOW for 41 UKP is KVS - www.kvs.co.uk. No, I haven't ordered it yet. With Cdn dollars almost as worthless as Mexican pesos and the cost of conversion, I will wait a bit. Hopefully the price will come down. I hope Londinium will be shown at the Toronto FF - am looking forward to meeting all you droolies. Toronto is much less expensive than London and a nice city to visit in the fall.

LOL..was hoping you'd turn up Lynda. If not, I was going to torment you via e-mail. Don't worry, we won't be camping on your doorstep if things do work out fortuitously but will be counting on your GWN expertise. Scour those Toronto papers for us!

(Karen) "whothehelldesignedorisonthecover" category is Playmaker and Dutch Girls. Ooh *shaking head with a pained expression* that Dutch Girls cover....it is a bit of a worry isn't it? Assuming the guy clutching the tulip & wearing the tartan scarf is supposed to be Neil - why has he metamorphosed into Jim Dale? And not quite on the same subject but almost, why is OBD's face obscured by Kathy Bates' chin on the 'Hostages' cover? Come to think of it ...why is she on it at all considering she occupied about 0.0001% of screentime?( Yeah, yeah I know the answer..big name, blah, blah..but you can't blame me for whingeing can you? Anyway I have to keep the "Whingeing Pom" stereotype going for all our Aussie cousins!) ;-D

Whoops hadn't finished. On the subject of the blurry 'Empire' pic, I emailed them thusly: "Am puzzled by the picture accompanying the Bridget Jones blurb on p 43 of Aug 2000 issue. What is it of? My money is on a wrestling match between Colin Firth & Hugh Grant but perhaps you can enlighten me or better still the picture!!" And got the following reply from Emma Cochrane: "Your guess is right, it's one of those long lens jobs, hence the fuzzy edges." Inspired! *huge helpings of sarcasm* So there you have it, confirmation that it is CF and HG (rather than MarkG wrestling with his fanbase) and that Empire obviously employ quality photographers for their scoops ;-/

Good for you Tracy! Inspired indeed :-)

Tracy great detective work with the empire pic-nevermind a whingeing pom you're one smart lady. Now tell us why its CF who's down and not HG?

*hee hee* Good going, Tracy! Turning into a real Go-Getter, a whinging one albeit, but a go-getter nevertheless. Long lens stuff reminds me...I've got some of those to develop for Gi and Heide. ;-) Think mine will be clearer *she says with no clue*

July - great detective work Just doing my duty Karen - Think mine will be clearer Ooh, I think that anything you do will make the Empire snapper's photographic excellence (NOT) pale into insignificance (even with no clue)! For we droolers are a band of resourceful, go-getting, top techie types willing (oh so very willing) to turn our hands to anything *grin* ;-)~~

(KarenR)Long lens stuff reminds me...I've got some of those to develop for Gi and Heide. ;-) I can't remember... Now I'm very curious :-)

Judy -Now tell us why its CF who's down and not HG? Beats me. Well, at least CFs face is to the camera rather than HGs. Although I think I know whose bum I'd prefer to look at. Sorry, lowering the tone again. ;-D

I long for a clearer picture of that scuffle. Thanks, Tracy, for your work. Karen, I look forward to seeing your "clearer" view. I now have a page on my web site for original art work by Colin fans, and our own KJ has sent in her lovely graphite on paper offering. Thanks, KJ. Anyone else have something to send in? I tell how on my news page. http://www.geocities.com/firthfan/art/artwork.html

My clearer view isn't of that picture, Murph. Totally different stuff and not even Colin. ;-O

Enterprising lassie, Tracy. Thanks for the confirmation. Yes, why does our DB look like he getting the tar beaten out of him again. While we know he gets the girl, I wouldn't mind him being on the winning side of a tussle for a change. Gi, my guess is that Karen's got some close-ups for us of those love patches that have been rubbed off his scalp. ;-) Tell me I'm wrong, please.

not even Colin. ;-O Goodie, that was quick, Karen.

the Empire snapper's photographic excellence (NOT) One less for the eBay (or is it eBuy?) auction.

(KarenR)not even Colin. ;-O Curiouser and curiouser... :-)

Not even Colin;-O, Come on karen spill the beans,I can't stand the suspense. Tracy,don't apologize for lowering the tone,you can talk about his bum all day for me.If they did have to knock him down couldn't he just have been wearing a MD towel-you know lay down legs splayed wide!

Decorum, woman!

(Besides, what you would possibly see from that angle, isn't particularly pretty, even on CF. Interesting, maybe - but definitely not pretty.) ;-)

(Judy)Come on karen spill the beans, I can't stand the suspense. shush! Mel's the word (Arami) Besides, what you would possibly see from that angle, isn't particularly pretty, even on CF. Your source, please.

(Karen),Your source,please.Yes come on Arami the balls are in your court now! (karen),shush!Mel's the word-is that supposed to help,thats made it even worse-I can't think under pressure

(Judy) Yes come on Arami the balls are in your court now! Atta girl, Judy, that's the spirit.

(Judy) I can't think under pressure On the contrary, as evidenced by the response above. OK, the pics I have are of Mel Gibson, the scourge of Liverpool. ;-)

Decorum, woman! I think that now he 's in the habit of taking mum and mama-in-law to screenings, decorum is all you're ever going to get. Although there's always the the kilt in "Armadillo"! My clearer view Talking of "clearer views" nothing can ever beat a certain scene in "Playmaker", a high resolution 14" TV screen and a sharp pair of eyes! :-) Lots of stuff in the papers about the role of the Englishman in current Hollywood movies....from butler to baddie. An English accent is now seen as "evil"! I'm wondering if Mark Darcy is just about the only portrayal of the Englishman as a decent bloke/mildly "heroic" type that we're likely to see this side of the Millenium. Even Brit movies are all about sadistic gangsters or pathetic, bumbling nerds...not a hero in sight! Yes, why does our DB look like he getting the tar beaten out of him again. While we know he gets the girl, I wouldn't mind him being on the winning side of a tussle for a change. Yes! Agreed. Can't he win for once? He's always getting beaten by men who are shorter than him. And why are MD and DC brawling? I hope the Richard Curtis version keeps the P&P parallels....Andrew Davies had said that in *his* screenplay, he emphasised the similarities with P&P. I'd like to see MD as the slightly detached noble saviour of BJ's family (you see, an English hero)...fat chance!

Did someone mention a kilt-ah the possibilities! Bethan,I envy you your control.How can you write about CF in a kilt and that P scene and still manage to write sensibly afterwards.Did you take a cold shower between passages? (Karen)the scourge of Liverpool-the wonderful world of publicity-thats enough to get my fellow mancuniansto see it.

(Karen)Your source,please. LOL! (judy) the balls are in your court now! LMAO! I wish! Alas, the balls are still firmly attached as before and completely out of reach...;-D I'm afraid there's only one player now... and she's not among us... ;-P (Bethan) nothing can ever beat a certain scene in "Playmaker", a high resolution 14" TV screen and a sharp pair of eyes! :-) LOL! I still think it's an optical illusion. The angle is all wrong ;-P

LOL! I still think it's an optical illusion. The angle is all wrong ;-P Looked all right to me. To quote a well known phrase..."No acting required in that department at least" :-) So, what angle were you expecting....obtuse, acute? In the interests of scientific dicovery and impartial evaluation, I once viewed selected parts of the tape on our larger screen TV, and I can tell you that size does matter! 14" (the TV screen, that is) high resolution produces a much sharper image. No optical illusion, definitely TRT!

Sorry, potential Freudian slip...."discovery" of course!

I have never seen TRT in P myself. But, as with Santa Claus, I continue to believe in the possibility. ;-) Oh, to get hold of that Bridget Jones screenplay. Oh Markeee!

(Bethan) And why are MD and DC brawling? It has to do with two magic words used liberally within the film industry: "based" and "on". I hope the Richard Curtis version keeps the P&P parallels....Andrew Davies had said that in *his* screenplay, he emphasised the similarities with P&P. Don't know about this. RC has perfected his winning (read: moneymaking) formula, has he not? Wonder what *he* would have done with P&P...;-P (Heide) Oh, to get hold of that Bridget Jones screenplay Now, there's an idea. Oh Markeee Indeed!

There was a news item today on the radio about Tony Blair's current run of "bad luck". The commentator said that there were choppy waters ahead for him as the BBC were going ahead with their planned drama about the rise to political power of a young charismatic leader, which would be shown before the next General Electiion and would be directed by Peter Kosminsky. A source said that the material was expected to be very controversial, revealing and thought-provoking. I still think that this will be an excellent project to get involved in...as centre stage as you can get! They are talking about a Spring Election...May latest.

the BBC were going ahead with their planned drama about the rise to political power of a young charismatic leader... the material was expected to be very controversial, revealing and thought-provoking. If Colin does get involved I shall hope for the best - but I shall also be very, very uneasy... The last time he was in a "very controversial, revealing and thought-provoking drama", the political row was so loud as to drown almost completely the excellence of the production and the outstanding acting... Remember Tumbledown? :-(

I'm back!! Survived 'holiday'! Will have more to say about this soon. Returned to civilization to find it all gone bonkers, and ball courts and TRT scenarios! Colin Firth board is now place for Darcy Drool? And Darcy Drool Board is for? . . . v.v. confusing but very interesting! Darcy Drool Board must, according to my Drool Manuel 2000, always exceed the limits of other boards in terms of its Droolability:

The United League of Sensible Women's International Declaration on Drooling Sports and other related activities, governing the spirit and letter of all operations at SPRING DROOL* (*SPRING DROOL:Geneva-type international structure for the peaceful exchange of information pertaining to all Drooling sports, negotiations, and related activities, inclusive of all persons of the female persuasion, either lurked or delurked (and, additionally,sympathetic men)regardless of race, creed, or color, etc.., in accordance with the United League of Sensible Women, the political body which it serves.) Formed secretly in 1945,in recognition of a felt need the United League of Sensible Women (and sympathetic men) was mandated to steer all activities and energies of their country of origin towards a much more gratifying exchange between nations, "to the end that every individual and every organ of society, keeping this Declaration constantly in mind, shall strive by teaching and education to promote respect for these rights and freedoms pertaining to said Drooling activites,and by progressive measures, national and international, to secure their universal and effective recognition and observance, as a means to lasting peace, both among the peoples of Member States themselves and among the peoples of territories under their jurisdiction." Other Notable Events in Development of the United League of Sensible Women: 1960s: John Lennon and Yoko Ono become most public advocates of League mandate. 1990s: Advent of world wide web means that Drool exchanges are no longer hand-written or restricted to primitive type of email exchange. 1995: Colin Firth is recognized by the United League of Sensible Women as the primary locus of Drool activity; Spring Drool is formed shortly thereafter. ARTICLE 1 All Droolers are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of sister/sympathetic-brotherhood. ARTICLE 31 Colin Firth is, and shall remain, the primary locus of all Drooling sports, negotiations, and related activities, either with regard to his entire being, or simply various, er, aspects of his being. ARTICLE 32 The Colin Firth/Darcy Drool Board must always exceed the limits of other boards in terms of its Droolability. In the unlikely event that another board exceeds the Colin Firth/Darcy Drool Board in terms of its Droolability, all members are required to set this serious matter to rights by posting messages on the Colin Firth/Darcy Drool Board which rank more highly on the droolability scale. Snappies are also highly desirable. Should this adjustment not occur, then the United League of Sensible Women (and sympathetic men) will be forced to plead with and heckle, (but never threaten) all fan-fic authors to post on said board, until a satisfactory higher level of droolability has been obtained.

(Arami)very,very uneasy...I agree.I would love him to be in topical,hard hitting drama but I have a feeling he would do more for Tony Blair than a comparison with TB could ever do for him.I can see the headlines now 'Darcy for PM' although that may regain a few of those lost WI votes.Yes it could definitely become another Tumbledown lost in a political quagmire. Sadie hope you enjoyed your holiday.I'm not sure if we've 'met' or whether I delurked while you were away.I am very interested in your drooling sports (Arami I would like to apologize in advance for my 2nd loss of decorum)and would like to join up for any ball games. Here we go,here we go,here we go...

Judy, Judy, Judy . . . sorry, could not resist! No, we have not met officially. OFFICIALLY: WELCOME Have enjoyed reading your funny posts while catching up since "holiday", such as it was!

Thank you, Sadie, for your Spring Declaration. By God, you've got it! Darcy Drool is for Darcy drooling and Colin Firth is...guess what? for Colin drooling! I was wondering if you'd made it back from the wilds and am glad to see you've returned unharmed, unbowed and irrepressible as ever. ;-) the material was expected to be very controversial, revealing and thought-provoking. Well, our boy was never one to shy away from a controversial topic. Think this is not one of those projects he's doing to support that jetsetting lifestyle. ;-)

Welcome back, Sadie. I see that trip to the wilderness has not dulled your appareciation for the "cultured" world of Drool. ;-) BTW, Colin's done the kilt thing before... lest you forget those adorable legs striding along in MLSF. NOTE: We are getting v.v. close to message 1999, which will be the last in this topic. So whoever is around then, please shut off the lights, lock the door and leave a note for everyone to join us at 133 (which I think should be next).

"He was pleased to be wearing a kilt again after so many years and surprised, as he always was, by the transformation it wrought on him. He almost didn't recognize himself... "You've got to have the right arse for a kilt," said Oliver Rollo, throwing his cigarette end into the fire. "That's essential." Lorimer could have sworn, inwardly, that at the mention to word "arse" a sudden coolness seemed to spread across his buttocks. "Och aye, he's a true Scot," Potts said, standing behind him, the pleated hem of his kilt held high in her hands. "he's nae wearing knickers." -- Armadillo, Chapter 8

Thanks for such nice welcome back, Karen and Heide. Was as warm as the long shower I savoured as soon as I got home! I have discovered v. good reasons why we have formed ourselves as CIVILIZATIONS!!! Have missed this place soooooo much. Glad you like my declaration. For what else do we live but to commit sophistry in the service of Drool! (Heide)Thank you, Sadie, for your Spring Declaration. By God, you've got it! Darcy Drool is for Darcy drooling and Colin Firth is...guess what? for Colin drooling! Sounds bloody fantastic to me! Although...oh, I see, Mr. Darcy is not really Mr. Firth. Hmmm. That's going to get v. confusing.

Such a great passage from Armadillo, Murph....but you know the camera won't be shooting from behind. :-o (Sadie) oh, I see, Mr. Darcy is not really Mr. Firth. Hmmm. That's going to get v. confusing. Just remember these immortal words from Bridget: "Then we had a long discussion about the comparative merits of Mr Darcy and Mark Darcy, both agreeing that Mr Darcy was more attractive because he was ruder but that being imaginary was a disadvantage that could not be overlooked." As most of us can testify, there's no substitute for the Firth in the Flesh.

Does this sound familiar: [from The Sunday Times] Sean Bean is gambling on a blockbusting new Lord of the Rings trilogy. Could it prove the touch of magic his career deserves, asks GARTH PEARCE Sean Bean has always been a risk-taker. He's been in a Bond film and a Harrison Ford hit but, to the public, he's TV's Sharpe. He could be aiming for Hollywood, but he's allowed himself to be anchored down by television and small-budget movies so he can remain living in Britain. It's a constant tightrope walk, from which he's toppled more than once as the years have taken him from twentysomething sex symbol to a thrice-married 41-year-old father of three daughters. But nothing quite sums up his bumpy career path more than his latest role as Boromir in the $300m epic trilogy based on The Lord of the Rings. [...] [Alex] Kingston, of course, has done with the slender international success of Moll Flanders something Bean has so far failed to do with his strong portfolio: use it as a springboard for solid Hollywood recognition. She has been enjoying rich pickings as Dr Elizabeth Corday in ER. Bean, on the other hand, has nearly made it several times.... It does not seem to bother him. "The Hollywood life has never really appealed," he says. "I do not go to too many dos or premieres. It seems such a palaver, you know. I could be doing other things. I went to the premiere for Ronin at the Venice Film Festival. It was an extraordinary experience, but then it's back to the hotel room and you think, 'What was all that about?' "Whichever accent Bean uses on screen - Irish, Geordie, clipped English, Essex - away from it, he delivers in broad, no-nonsense Sheffield steel. It's straight, call-a-spade-a-shovel stuff. "I can do accents, no problem," he says. "I don't know what anyone makes of them, though, particularly in America. It is difficult for some people to accept you unless you're playing a decent guy with a decent accent. I'm doing Boromir in RP [received pronunciation], and he's a bit of a hero, so that might make a difference." [...] "My twenties were full of excitement, my thirties were all about consolidating, and now I have to look at things in a new light. Before Essex Boys and The Lord of the Rings, the stuff I was offered was not good and I suddenly realised I had to be careful."

(Karen)Colin's done the kilt thing before-aagh MLSF never reached me in the back of beyond. Murph,loved that quote"the pleated hem of his kilt held high in her hands,"he's nae wearing knickers." Colin has to do Armadillo!Seriously though when I firstread Armadillo I thought it had Colin's name written all over it. Karen,I can see why the article about SB rang a bell but I was green with envy when I read about him beingin Lord Of The Rings I always wanted CF to be Aragorn.

Sadie, back with a BANG I see - loved your Drooling Sports declaration. Obviously the holiday did not stifle your drooling capabilities. Judy - would like to join up for any ball games. Here we go,here we go,here we go. Would like to suggest season ticket to same ;-D On Armadillo, I agree whole-heartedly -when it was first mooted (all those months back) that there was a vague link-ette with CF and I rushed out to WH Smiths to buy a copy just in case, on reading just the first few chapters I decided it had to be done ..and he was definitely the man to do it. (Mind you, did exactly the same with MoB - anybody know the score there??) Karen - Such a great passage from Armadillo, Murph....but you know the camera won't be shooting from behind. :-o Say it ain't so! But you're probably so right, more's the pity :-(. We shall have to console ourselves by superimposing the image of Courtois/Talbert, in their respective bathrooms, at that point in the piece. *he-he-he*

(Tracy)rushed out to WH Smiths to buy a copy just in case-SNAP That season ticket is a must buy.I've also took your advice about superimposing images and the effect is cheeky!

(KarenR) OK, the pics I have are of Mel Gibson, the scourge of Liverpool. ;-) Ooooh! I can't wait :-) (Bethan) Even Brit movies are all about sadistic gangsters or pathetic, bumbling nerds...not a hero in sight! Aren't you forgetting one? The greatest hero of them all? A hint: his name is Bond... James Bond... (Judy) would like to join up for any ball games. Here we go,here we go,here we go. (Tracy)Would like to suggest season ticket to same ;-D Wow! And I was recently complaining of too much seriousness in these boards... :-D

Why isn't there a snappy/capture of Edward in his kilt? *hands on hips, tapping toes* Have found a rather long article about another television project William Boyd appears to be very busy with now. Will post on 127, as doesn't mention CF or Armadillo. Would give anything to see the steam coming out from your ears, Bethan! ;-)

(Karen)As most of us can testify, there's no substitute for the Firth in the Flesh LOL Karen, and I love that quote too. I have not had the pleasure of Firth in the Flesh (the Flesh of Firth?; who's on Firth, whot's on second, wake up and smell the coffee...Firth Base) but Bridget has a point. Must look for MD out there!!! "Och aye, he's a true Scot," LOL Murph. Also, have been meaning to tell you that I've enjoyed your site. (Karen)Colin's done the kilt thing before (Judy)- never reached me in the back of beyond. Judy, try lifting it from the front! (Tracy)Sadie, back with a BANG I see I always enjoy a good --- one of those things you mentioned and wrote in upper case letters...Sliding straight to the gutter :-) Judy - would like to join up for any ball games. Here we go,here we go,here we go. (Tracy)Would like to suggest season ticket to same ;-D *snort* Ah, of bums and bangs and balls and Bonds, and Colins and Kilts and Games. Drool monitor is screeching. Steam and smoke. Where is my fan? You realize, we're getting sooooo good at lowering the moral tone (yippie) and raising the drool bar, that it's going to be mighty HARD to top it. Quick, somebody send in those missing minutes from The Advocate. Or maybe just a snappie from Playmaker...yes, any excuse. (Gi) Wow! And I was recently complaining of too much seriousness in these boards LOL. I can safely assure you madam, that I am rarely serious. (Meant to sound impressively Darcyish, whilst he stands and lifts his kilt to moon...sorry, I am all run away with my feelings. Moon, this must be a happy thought for you, though, no?) Dearest, loveliest Evelyn, where are you? So sorry I missed your B-day! Hope it was a terrific one. Sean Bean? Do not know him at all. Is he good-looking? Sure does echo CF's sentiments!

(Bethan) Even Brit movies are all about sadistic gangsters or pathetic, bumbling nerds...not a hero in sight! (Gi) Aren't you forgetting one? The greatest hero of them all? A hint: his name is Bond... James Bond... Do you know what junk bonds are? Any James Bond movies in which Sean Connery does not star. I enjoyed the article on Sean Bean. Lately he's been in television commercials for AccuView contact lenses; at least, in the United States. It's nice to see that you've returned from your excursion into the wilds Sadie. I'm also certian that all the woodland creatures, large and small, are grateful you and your boyfriend are no longer there to terrorize them. Just kidding.

(Sadie)try lifting it from the front-I always do as I'm told but if you don't mind I'll do it one-handed I'll need the other one free...its a hard job but someone'sgot to do it! Sean Bean is not good looking unless you like ugly! He did play a baddie in one of the Bond films but I don't know which one.

(CherylB) Do you know what junk bonds are? Any James Bond movies in which Sean Connery does not star. I beg to disagree ;-) All Bond movies are junk, notwithstanding Sean Connery. On the other hand, they are pretty entertaining when you just need a rest for your little grey cells. Also, a hero is a hero, irrespective of what junk movie he is in. And I love Pierce Brosnan :-)

Judy, Sean Bean was in Goldeneye and I agree - not a patch on CF in the looks stakes but then I don't go particularly for blonds. Other things you may have caught him in (don't know if they were shown elsewhere other than the UK) was the series Sharpe and the 1992 TV adaptation of Lady Chatterly's Lover - he was Mellors. He was also in that other footie movie that took a nose dive 'When Saturday Comes'. (Judy) try lifting it from the front-I always do as I'm told but if you don't mind I'll do it one-handed I'll need the other one free...its a hard job but someone's got to do it! Pffttt! *spraying coffee all over the monitor* Glad to see that tone is well and truly lowered..hurrah!

I beg your pardon but I don't subscribe to the United League of Sensible Women. I've always been a maniac and a loner. However, I shall have to declare a keen interest in ball games. Secondly, when I come here for my periodical relief from my daily tribulations, the last thing I expect to hit me in the eyes is the name of some male person in the acting profession other than ODB. So please refrain from overtly declaring your admiration for Beans, Connerys, Brosnans and other such likes around here - and if it's absolutely, but absolutely crucial to the discussion to mention these names, at least write them in very small letters. Thank you. And now I'd like to reserve my place in the queue (line) for the kilt.

Oops, come and relief should be in bold, but I'm lagging behind with my html. ;-)

Arami, be content that Brosnan didn't hit you in big bold red CAPITAL letters... My html is not too bad yet ;-)

(CherylB)Do you know what junk bonds are? Any James Bond movies in which Sean Connery does not star. Here,here...well...Gi, I see your point about Brosnan...so many Bonds, so little time for international intrigues. Maniacal Arami Alert! Must make it DIRECTLY about CF :-) Imagine: "My name is Bond. Colin Bond." Or maybe: "Look out, it's Mr.Bean tripping down the stairs.Darcy Bean. Oh my God, he's knocked Colin Bond directly into Firth Connery, who promptly beats the tar out of him, even though he's taller. But wait, who is that woman with a film camera in one hand, and a maniacal expression on her face. Good God, with one swift jump cut,and a terribly determined splice, she's landed them all in a rerun of Three's Company, or was that a quick parallel action sequence in Rescued By Rover? Just teasing Arami, I deeply respect a woman who chooses to be in A League of Her Own.

Wassup? No ball game today?

(Evelyn) Wassup? No ball game today? Not to worry its nearly time for lick-off oops sorry kick-off!

Sadie, don't even get me started on my diatribe against Colin Firth playing James Bond. Grrr. Arami, I don't want to sleep with Sean Bean, I just think him a good actor. I liked the interview with him for several reasons; one of which was comparing what he had to say about being a fortyish actor who chooses to live and work in England to what Colin Firth had to say about it.

that woman with a film camera in one hand, and a maniacal expression on her face Sadie, have you been spying on me in Covent Garden? ;-) (CherylB)I don't want to sleep with Sean Bean Are you absolutely certain? ;-)