Ooohhhh Rika! Outdoing yourself today! Even if that's not what *she* means, it's definitely what I meant. ;-)

Rika, Rika, Rika. I just got on and realized I've missed so much. You are over the top, today. (and probably every day):-) I love that whole sequence in TIOBE. Oh to be able to kiss that neck. And that look of his. Wish I could do that to him. I did get to see WAGW trailer yesterday. Bought a ticked for the 1:00 HP. (Which I didn't stay for,BTW) Thought I'd get two for the price of one, but a whole different set of Trailers for the 1:15 HP. Drat. I made a valiant effort, though, to see it twice. Just makes me more determined to go back, and I will. Totally AFG is all I can say, Totally AFG.

Rika, you got it! Thanks.

Rika! You DVDiva, you!!! I just logged on a couple of minutes ago and I get such a nice surprise! No coffee in my system, but am now fully awake and somewhat functional due to the visual glory before me!! ODB's lovely, curvy thumb to start with (thank you), followed by the mirror image scene (this amuses me as well Dorine...don't know why. I finding it more amusing now that I have seen the 'behind the scenes' action with the hairclip), and what can I say about the rest??? Lucky, lucky, lucky FOC!! I bet ODB smells good too! Don't know how she managed to refrain from just taking a little nip, right at the base of his neck.... the dazed look is too much...I have to lay my head down for a second....I'm back! Thanks Rika!! (Dorine) LOL! Way to go! Raise any suspicions? ;-) The first viewing was easy...decided to get that Diet Coke after all...the DH: "hurry or you'll miss the previews"...well....I didn't miss the preview I wanted to see! ;-) Next WAGW viewing...well, the Diet Coke kicked in and I just had to go! DH was so enraptured by (not Jinx, not Amanda Frost, but...) the Astin Martin that he didn't even notice that it took me a few minutes!! (Kathy) I'm envisioning all of us in a theater (Rika) One playing the WAGW trailer continuously, I hope! Perfect! One endless loop for 2 (or 3) straight hours....we could all get up and dance with ODB. ;-) (Jeanie) Welll... I'm not saying I don't want this honor to be bestowed upon me, but, I do have to admit that such a title should be given to one whose eyes wander straight to the crotch area of HWM's self as soon as he appears in a scene. I understand if you wish to pass on being "Goddess of All Things Googie". But you must understand, that without you...there would be no googie-ness here. Unless, of course, Barb discussed her lunch choice with us and then, well....we tend to run with things in the Peanut Gallery, so it could have happened...so, if you pass on the title, who out there will admit that they are a googie viewer first, before all else....anyone?? Hello??? ;-D

Tress, I must say that I go for the face first and then other things. Just popping in two post two more captures in response to an e-mailed request from a lurker. This is one of my two favorite of his suits from TIOBE, so it was no hardship whatsoever:

Rika I just wanted to join the chorus of thanks for all the wonderful screen captures you have posted over the past few months. - In relation to TIOBE, it makes the waiting for my own copy of the DVD that bit easier. Thanks again.

Has anyone built a shrine to the Italian taylor yet? I'm thinking I may....thank you Rika!! Love the sprig of baby's breath (is that what that is??)!!

It's lily of the valley. A wonderful touch, isn't it? On the Italian tailor, I finally got around to listening to some of OP's director's commentary a couple of nights ago, and he mentioned the tailor.... I don't remember the exact words, but essentially said the tailor had been really good at designing clothes to bring out RE's and CF's natural assets. Amen, in one of those two cases, at least. He said they had about 17 outfits each. Which of course inspired me to start counting. Perhaps I need to design a web site with a photo of each outfit....

(Rika) ...but essentially said the tailor had been really good at designing clothes to bring out RE's and CF's natural assets. Amen, in one of those two cases, at least. Wait! RE has natural assets? Ooohhhh....that was mean. Sorry! I'm sure he is a lovely man, but I can't for the life of me remember what he looks like...ODB is sooooo distracting. ;-)

(Rika) He said they had about 17 outfits each. Which of course inspired me to start counting. Perhaps I need to design a web site with a photo of each outfit.... Ah, but you know CF's tennis outfit will be missing from the DVD. I believe it's only a PR pic on the Bucket's TIOBE page. LOL, I honed in on what OP said about that, too. And thanks yet again, Rika! When I look at those pics, I start vacillating on which movie I think he looks best in....SLOW or TIOBE (with hands outstretched in imitation of a scale)........SLOW or TIOBE. *Extremely* tough choice when looking at those last 2. Can't get over the hair as well as the suit. *And* is not looking too pale, too tired, gaunt, or anything but AFG!!

Rika, you should really post a warning before you post those photos from TIOBE When my screen loaded it stopped on the close-up with the lily of the valley sprig and I fainted dead away. (Tress) Who out there will admit that they are a googie viewer first, before all else? anyone?? hello? If I got it right, you are asking who looks at the "Whole Package" before "The Package"? I think I'm a Whole Package kind of girl but sometimes, (like in the P&P wedding scene) IT (read googie)stares you down. Men, women,children, dogs crowd around the screen and say, "What the heck is going on in there anyway???"

(Kathleen) When my screen loaded it stopped on the close-up with the lily of the valley sprig and I fainted dead away. I am sorry! I have someone here who wants to nurse you back to consciousness - he's sent along a picture to prove his credentials:

No more than 24 hours, I swear, I've been away no more than 24 hours and it feels like a week worth of catching up.... Last things first...I only mentioned the odd coincidence between Jeanie's euphemism and my lunch...while I certainly have an appreciation for all things googie, I do not claim the title of Goddess of all things Googie. Paraphrasing Dirty Harry, I like a woman who knows her own limitations...I can get waylaid by ODB's bottom lip, I'll claim no particular affection...wait a minute...I guess to say, I would not want to single out one particular area...oh hell...there are so many OTHER attractions that...nevermind..shutting up and moving on now. Rika Rika Rika...do you live in my head? Do you positively KNOW when you post your captures they are my favorite? All of them? Thank you! Looks like tomorrow for us and HP...look forward to implementing "Plan Rika". Have to make sure son is between DH and me in the theater seats, DH does not know about the trailer but knows about my little foible. I might not have to go to the next theater, he might elbow me into it! Ok, now time for another, non-Googie, non-leather pants topic. I just got my DVD copy of Femme Fatale. There was some question over whether it was legit or pirated or whatever, it looks *official* but then I wouldn't really know I suppose? What would one look for? Quality was good. Movie was interesting. Twice now I've seen ODB do the Horizontal Mambo vertically ...or at least in a sitting position...and I wonder at it, I've not really kept a scorecard, but I don't think I've noticed that as being all too common in other filmed ...intimate ...situations. I liked Joe Prince though, very sweet, loyal, one of my favorites so far....except I was glad when he lost the Smokey the Bear uniform though.

(LOL) Rika, I said, please post warnings! You did it again! I never thought I would envy Miss Prism. But looking at that capture, I do. Thanks

(BarbS) Twice now I've seen ODB do the Horizontal Mambo vertically ...or at least in a sitting position...and I wonder at it, I've not really kept a scorecard, but I don't think I've noticed that as being all too common in other filmed ...intimate ...situations. Okay Barb, you said non-googie related, and I think this is a sub-catagory of googie (as it involves googie activity)! But! I have noticed this as well...which movie besides FF have you noticed it in?? My 'scorecard' is: FF PM WoF HotP Any others????

Rika, thanks for all those wonderfull pictures. You ,once again, made my day!

Welcome back Charlady! I thought you were moving over here. So good to see you back on the job. My only concern is that he seems to want to have contact with MB. I find this greatly upsetting, as well as the gawd-awful green clogs. Great stuff Lisa. Please keep it up. Rika, what can one say. You are indeed the Queen of the DVD. All Hail. Many thanks.

Barb, did you get the FF DVD on EBay? I've seen them there and have thought about bidding, but I was always concerned about it somehow being a rip-off. When you say the quality was good, I assume though that it suffers in comparison to more recent DVD's? I've been tempted to buy one if I could get it for a reasonable price because then I could do FF DVD captures.

Rika, I think you should definitely set up a page where we can and take them all in at the same time. Wonderful job!

(Tress)who out there will admit that they are a googie viewer first, before all else....anyone?? Hello??? ;-D HELLO *hand raised high in the air and waving* My motto: Googie first, all else can wait. Oh don't get me wrong, the eyes, hair, neck, fingers, dimples, and walk are all accounted for... eventually. Lisa, you've done it again. I might have had to pull off those clogs, and ahem, well lets not go there. (Tress)...which movie besides FF have you noticed it in?? I think you covered them all. But, I certainly would have loved to know what position Simon picked out of the book in COF. Thanks, again, Rika for our lovely Jack.

(Moon) Rika, I think you should definitely set up a page where we can and take them all in at the same time. Wonderful job! I'll certainly give it some thought. I have over 100 captures from the movie (and that's after eliminating some); I've just been posting the best ones so far. Of course every photo needs minimal editing before posting, so to post 100 of them would be quite an undertaking (not to mention the disk space they'd consume). I've also been researching how to get captures from RealAudio and Windows Media Player..... just preparing for the eventual posting of the WAGW trailer. :-)

Regarding FF DVD, yes, I got it on ebay. Quality of the DVD was good, I might need to re-watch it to tune specifically into image quality, but if there were any problems, they were not distracting...IMO, quality was easily comparable to any old film transferred to DVD. The packaging was reasonable... though I would not really know what to look for on pirated product. My only indicator that all might not be as it should be is the package cover points to a website that does not seem to have any "direct" relation to DVD's or distribution, but a google search for the distributor turned up a Hong Kong company. My ebay vendor had a solid history, I paid 9.99 plus shipping and as far as I'm concerned, it was worth it. (Rika) I've also been researching how to get captures from RealAudio and Windows Media Player.....preparing for...the WAGW trailer. :-) You are too good to us!

(linkdak) HELLO *hand raised high in the air and waving* My motto: Googie first, all else can wait. Oh don't get me wrong, the eyes, hair, neck, fingers, dimples, and walk are all accounted for... eventually. Yeeeeahhh! Our Googie Goddess! ;-) I admit, I'm like Kathleen! I usually take in ODB's fine facial features...then my eyes will wander over the rest of him...BUT, there are times, when IT (to quote Katheleen) stares you down. P&P wedding scene, second proposal...even walking down the steps of Netherfeld...probably wasn't until my 3rd or 4th viewing that I saw ODB's face!! (BarbS) Regarding FF DVD, yes, I got it on ebay. Barb, did you in any way warn this gentleman that there would be a run on his product??? Course I'll make way for Rika as we all benefit from her having the next copy that comes up for bid! ;-D This may belong on Darcy Drool, but I picked up a book yesterday that is really interesting. "Recreating Jane Austin" by Wiltshire. It doesn't mention ODB specifically, but there is an entire chapter on P&P (comparing the novel with the BBC adaptation). The book is how JA's novels have been transferred to other mediums. Also mentions BJD in the introduction...the part at the launch party where Natasha and Bridget are discussing literary adaptations. V. good stuff! Will now put it down and resume reading UMS.... ;-)

(Tress)who out there will admit that they are a googie viewer first, before all else....anyone?? Hello??? ;-D (linkdak) HELLO *hand raised high in the air and waving* My motto: Googie first, all else can wait. Oh don't get me wrong, the eyes, hair, neck, fingers, dimples, and walk are all accounted for... eventually. I've been considering this question, and I finally realized that I'm perfectly happy with a closeup of CF's face. However, in a long shot, it's Googie time!

Something funny (and somewhat googie-related) just happened. I was on the Guardian (UK) web site and did a search on "Colin Firth." A bunch of articles came up. Midway down the page was this headline and this first sentence of the article: "There's gold in them there pills The corporate headquarters of Vivus Inc, a company that develops therapies to treat sexual dysfunction, is at Mountain View in Silicon Valley, south of San Francisco." Hmmmm..... I did a search on Colin Firth and it returned an article on sexual dysfunction???? Needless to say I clicked on the link at once. Turns out that Vivus is working on a Viagra competitor, a drug for women, and some things that the author says are essentially aphrodisiacs. The author has some qualms about the whole business. And here's where CF comes in: "These heretical thoughts seem ever more pertinent once you begin looking at female sexual dysfunction. When and how, exactly, does a lack of interest in sex start to become a problem? And how is one supposed to know whether that problem is caused by simple biochemistry, or by one of the following: you forgot to put the washing machine on before you came to bed; your baby was up all night; you're feeling unattractive, having eaten too many Kettle Chips while you watched EastEnders; your partner doesn't look like Colin Firth/David Beckham/George Clooney. I'm damned if I know. " (Linda) My motto: Googie first, all else can wait. And to think I believed you were a shy, modest sort..... No, I just can't say that with a straight face. (implicit winkie)

Hi! Let me start by assuring you, that I will no longer lurk. It was never intended to be a regular feature of life. I found this conference while looking for something relating to Colin Firth. I have been following his �work� since P&P and find it very comforting indeed to find someone, who share this interest (or should I say obsession?). My english is not very good, but I hope you understand me. Fortunately it is possible to find lots of quotes from all of his films, so perhaps that way, I can make myself understandable. As a newbie, I hope to figure out all of your references (thanks to Rika, I�ve got most of them sortet out), but until then, pray forgive me for not knowing. If I were to be interviewed by Lady Bracknell, my answer too would be: I know nothing! If there is anything else, you need to know about me to accept me as a true fan, please don�t hesitate to ask. I will try to answer as truthfully as possible. As I have learned from your drool-conversations, it can be hard to keep this obsession a secret to your family � but I still try. I do have confided in my eldest son, as I need his help to track down all the missing movies. Perhaps some of my favourite scenes will provide you with an image of who I am: Best �look�: P&P2 Best line: SLOW, Say my name! Wet shirt: Nostromo (inside the mine, off course) Restaurant: FP Bed: TA (with Samira) Kiss: BJD Dancing: Valmont Shower: PM Torment: MOTM Most devastated (TEP, the farewell-party) Intoxicated: RV Singing: TEP followed closely by TIOBE (it�s a hard one to call) Silliest costume: SIL (still handsome though, and I love the movie) Best outfit: MLSF (rescuing Fraser, climbing the roof - and btw I think he looks lean and gorgeous) Rika � I still think you are magnificent. You have been the source of many delightful moments Karen � thank you for helping me to post Meredith � looking forward to hear from you Evelyn � still haven�t recieved the book (GWAPE) so I�ll just have to enjoy your postings I�ve taken up enough of your time and space, which is supposed to be about ODB, so I�ll stop now. I'm on a break at work, and some of my co-workers have been asking, what's so interesting on the internet. This time I'll just say books (I have to vary the answers, you know). Annette, danish and 4 years younger than ODB PS As to the Googie-discussion: To me it is his eyes - no (sniff) his lips.......

Chiming in... THANK YOU RIKA!! Love all of the captures, but especially that close-up with the Mona Lisa smile... mmmmmmmm!

(Tress)who out there will admit that they are a googie viewer first, before all else....anyone?? Hello??? Really, I would have to say that it is the Googie that dicates the viewing...For example, in P&P2 when he is about to deliver the letter, well, he turns around and The G goes to great lengths to be seen...I do love the whole package but when it is *ahem* poking it's head out and dancing a jig in front of you, what choice do your eyes have?

I think that esp with P&P2, I know exactly when to look for what - most of the time anyway, but with a new movie ie TIOBE, the first viewing is to see where HE is, and the second viewing is to look at the face - only after that can I concentrate on *other* things.

Welcome Annette!!!! (would do more graphics if I knew how) I am impressed with your breadth and depth of CF knowledge!!! I adore that FP restaurant scene too. You have done so much independent research that we in Firthology 101 may have to award an honorary Dotoressa!

Mmmm, Rika, you posted my favorite scene in TIOBE! Neck AND hair nuzzling for FOC, the lucky, lucky woman. (Tress) Don't know how she managed to refrain from just taking a little nip, right at the base of his neck.... the dazed look is too much... Maybe he's got that dazed look on his face because they're on take 127, LOL! At least, *I* would be finding ways to screw up the scene just to increase neck time...oh, you know you would, too...

Annette!! Loved how well you incorporated CF movie dialogue. "Have to vary the answers" and his eyes - no (sniff) his lips....... *snort* You certainly have the knack and have spent many an hour watching those vids. A very nice favs list too. Welcome aboard.

Welcome, Annette! I like your introduction very much and think you'll fit in with this crowd very well. as I need his help to track down all the missing movies. I also still need some of his films, so if you find some source in Europe I'd be very thankfull if you could pass the information on to me.(Btw my English isn't nearly as good as yours)

WELCOME, ANNETTE! I loved your list and I'm most impressed with your knowledge! You have obviously done exhaustive research, and will be a welcome addition to our band of obsessives.

Thank you all, I'm happy to be here. I don't know how to to italics yet, so I hope, you get the references: Karen - yes I have spend to much time fretting about CF and watching movies, but fortunately I don't need much sleep, and enjoy some time by my self (and ODB)late at night. Nita - I must confess, that I didn't know about Springs deal with Amazon, so I bought most of my movies from Blackstar and BBCshop (and a few here in DK). But my son is searching the net for Conspiracy and LE, since they are not out on R2. If he has any luck, I'll let you now. Kathleen - I don't know how to do graphics either, and I definetly don't deserve any honour. KathyF - the reaseon, I joined, was that I finally found someone, who expressed some of the "fealings" about this actor, that has come over me to. I'll get back later, but for now it's dinnertime, and my family is hungry. BTW - I'll have to have a closer look at P&P2. I note from the latest postings, that something has past whitout me noticing.

Welcome Annette I loved your introduction! You expressed yourself perfectly, I founded myself nodding my head in agreement while reading your post (especially about being so "engrossed" by my "work"). Looking forward to more of your posts!

NIce way to delurk, Annette! Welcome another firthette!

Welcome Annette!!! I'm very impressed with your list! I still have not seen all of Nostromo (still working on it...) Like your vote for most devestated: TEP! I agree. The look on his face at the party could just break a girl's heart! Glad you've decided to join us! Regarding italics, Ann's tutorial may help: http://austen.com/tutorial/index.html

WELCOME, ANNETTE (Annette)If I were to be interviewed by Lady Bracknell, my answer too would be: I know nothing! From your impressive list, I'd say you're off to a great start. And since I have the dubious honor of being the Googie Goddess, (Ah, it's a hard job, but someone has to do it. It is, afterall, WAGW your list inspired me to make a list of the best googies. I'll need your help out there to add to this, feel free. Best Googie that you know is there but just can't see it: PM, first shower scene, (a nano millimeter out of view) Best Visible Googies: P&P the wedding, second proposal, steps at Netherfield Best Googie for left/right discussions: TIOBE serenade scene (before the dog ruins the view) Best Use for a Googie: PM rocks scene (there are other uses as well, but this merits mention) Future Googie WAGW black leather pants scene (this category will be updated following DVD release) (Annette)Rika � I still think you are magnificent. You have been the source of many delightful moments To Rika, we love her, just as she is.

(Rika) your partner doesn't look like Colin Firth/David Beckham/George Clooney. I'm damned if I know. " LOL I know its a deterrent for me. (Moonstar) Maybe he's got that dazed look on his face because they're on take 127, LOL! At least, *I* would be finding ways to screw up the scene just to increase neck time...oh, you know you would, too... I would most definitely for days and days and days..... WELCOME ANNETTE I totally understand how he makes you feel. He makes me feel the same way.

(lindak) And since I have the dubious honor of being the Googie Goddess, (Ah, it's a hard job, but someone has to do it. It is, afterall, WAGW your list inspired me to make a list of the best googies. I'll need your help out there to add to this, feel free. Okay, Googie Goddess, you asked: Best Googie coming straight at you: FP (Paul getting out of bed in those grey boxers) Best Googie Packaging: Valmont (was that a cod piece? Well wrapped gift)! (Annette) Rika � I still think you are magnificent. You have been the source of many delightful moments (linkdak) To Rika, we love her, just as she is. Just as she is! (moonstar) LOL! At least, *I* would be finding ways to screw up the scene just to increase neck time...oh, you know you would, too... (FanPam) I would most definitely for days and days and days..... LOL...I would have been fired from the job! "Take 1,234! PLEASE miss! Can you take your teeth out of Mr. Firth's neck! And try and get the lines right this time!" **Wait??!! I have lines??** ;-)

(Annette) I don't know how to to italics yet Welcome Annette! I don't do italics, either; I screwed up the board for something like 2 days when I first came here trying to do italics, so I haven't been able to work up the courage again (yet). (Tress) "Take 1,234! PLEASE miss! Can you take your teeth out of Mr. Firth's neck! And try and get the lines right this time!" **Wait??!! I have lines??** ;-) Exactly! **I'm getting vibrations, alright, but they aren't from his *name*!** (insert naughty winkie, lol)

Welcome Annette! I would say you are off to a good start, you inspired some very fun lists, it certainly has been a day to take a trip down memory lane!

lindak TIOBE serenade scene (before the dog ruins the view) I've got a black lab, and one of my fantasies would be, that he (my dog) was the one jumping up and down ODB. I would off course have to come to his rescue and the least I could do, was to take him (ODB) home, and entertain him, while his wonderful italian outfit got cleaned. A girl has got to dream. Otherwise I would just have to push away FOC, sorry that would be Tress, and take her place. BTW - I hope, the italics is working.....

(Tress) Best Googie coming straight at you: FP (Paul getting out of bed in those grey boxers) Yes, yes, yes!!! I have been known to watch that scene 10 times in a row, going forward and backward each time! Can you wear a hole in a DVD?

(Rika) Turns out that Vivus is working on a Viagra competitor, a drug for women in case your partner doesn't look like Colin Firth Forget the Viagra drugs and let's get these guys going on Cloning! I'd pay extra. Italics??? Possible Happy Dance

Hi, this is another lurker delurking! I fell in LOVE with CF watching BJD and P&P and I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one! In fact, I don't see how you cannot! Well, I've been fortunate enough to have two friends here that share this passion for CF and we've been having Tuesday night Firthnights. We are trying to watch all CF movies/TV series, what have you, that we can get our hands on: So far we've watched BJD, P&P, FP (loved is wild hair), AMITC, RV, SLOW and WOF together. We have independently seen TEP, AZ and SIL . The day TIOBE DVD was released, we got two bottles of champagne, had Italian to go, plopped ourselves in front of the TV and had a wonderful time swooning over ODB. I'm sure alcohol had something to do with it, but then again, no alcohol is needed for that! Tomorrow night, we are going to start watching LE and I'm really looking forward to it! Well I've babbled long enough, it's tough not to when I'm talking about ODB :) Thank you Karen for putting me in the user file so quickly that I can post! So needless to say, I was so excited to find people who are just as crazy, if not crazier, about CF as I am!

Two lurkers in one day! Woohoo! Welcome Yura! Babbling is totally fine, the more pointless, the better...in fact, it's like a yawn on this board, you start it and someone is sure to pick up the topic!

WELCOME Annette ! and your italics are working :) WELCOME Yura! I'm about to make another Firth convert myself: a friend came over to watch BJD and stayed until 1 am looking through the extras on the DVD and reading parts of the Edge of Reason; she wants to see it again already and wants to turn our evening into a Colin Fest with regular sessions! We decided on Nutella as the food of choice for future meets; for now we had to settle on ice cream :)

WELCOME YURA!! Great italics Annette, it took me weeks to have the courage to do italics, now I can even do bolds. Looks like I may have to watch FP tonight. Seems like I may have missed the googie comin straight at you in the grey boxers. At least, I think I missed it.

And still the googie talk continues. I just want you all to know I'm paying. I can probably date the need for the root canal I just had to the day I mentioned Googies and their (locally) famous hamburgers online. I can assure you, the only thing I've found "mmm mmm good" lately was soup and karma is a dangerous thing.

Before I forget.... Welcome aboard, Annette!! I'm v. impressed with at all the CF films you've seen already. I'd seen virtually nothing except P&P and BJD when I delurked and have had fun playing catch-up ever since. Welcome Yura!! How lucky you are to have friends nearby who you can have Firthnights with. I still must go it alone. *sniff*

Welcome Yura!!! Glad to see you out of lurkdom!! (Yura) Tomorrow night, we are going to start watching LE and I'm really looking forward to it! Lucky you! LE is such a treat! (kathleen) Forget the Viagra drugs and let's get these guys going on Cloning! I'd pay extra. LOL.....And they thought cloning might be a bad thing! Imagine! Each of us with our own replicant! ODB for all!! ;-D (Odile) We decided on Nutella as the food of choice for future meets; for now we had to settle on ice cream :) ODB and Nutella??? It doesn't get any more perfect than that! ;-)

Welcome, Annette and Yura! Annette e-mailed me a couple of weeks ago and we've been talking a bit since then. I could tell she was going to fit in just great. Yura, so nice to have you here - and how lucky you are to have local friends with whom to share your CF obsession! I just saw LE for the first time about a month ago, and thoroughly enjoyed it, so you have something to look forward to. He's SO young and eager and innocent..... And a couple of official welcome photos in honor of our de-lurkers. First, you can never go wrong with dimples: And second, a little opportunity for googie research: (Annette) Rika � I still think you are magnificent. You have been the source of many delightful moments (linkdak) To Rika, we love her, just as she is. (Tress) Just as she is! Awwww.... y'all have me blushing.

Thanks Rika! What a killer smile. And yet again, another great suit.

Thanks Rika. You make my day yet again. Yesterday I sat and stared at my computer like a love-sick puppy.

(Tress)LOL.....And they thought cloning might be a bad thing! Imagine! Each of us with our own replicant! ODB for all!! ;-D Hmmm... such a thought to go nite-nite with! LOL! I can't even control my Darcy Sim... lol.. he only wants to wear his robe around the house, or less, mind you. .LOL (really shouldn't have downloaded those impressive "nakey skins") and then he shuts himself up in the library reads hours on end. The man doesn't have a life.. I'm gonna have to make a Lizzy in the next few weeks. Rika, as you know, the dimpled grin whiles't leaving "The Savoy" is one of my absolute favorites... can we clone that, dimples and all?

After my screw-up last night, I'll wait a while, before I use italics again. Rika - I do so like the dimples, but then again, whats there not to like with this guy. Thank you for helping me out so far. I can't promise, that I won't approach you again for further assistance. Dorine "I'd seen virtually nothing except P&P and BJD when I delurked and have had fun playing catch-up ever since" - I wish I had found this crowd of people before. I'm sure, that would have given me great pleasure with all your wonderful observations. Since I'm almost sure to be behind you all in viewing future movies (because of where I live), I will treat myself through your eyes (and Rikas wonderful captures). As for the trailer for WAGW, they don't show it before HP here. (My son went yesterday and had promised to keep his eyes wide open, but - no luck). I haven't been able to se it on our MTV or VH1 either. So you see - I have to be very patient, and that's not exactly one of my virtues. As for the program on TCM regarding Ealing Studios, thats probobly the same - no eyecandy for me at all.

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome. (Rika) And a couple of official welcome photos in honor of our de-lurkers. First, you can never go wrong with dimples Indeed you cannot! Does anyone have the same problem as me, where I keep on smudging the computer screen with my finger tips as I try to touch his dimples on screen...I need a bottle of windex next to me. As for cloning, my Firthnight buddies and I are biochemists, I'm sure we can put our heads together to clone CF somehow ;). I'm going to have to read up on how those scientists in Scotland cloned Dolly, then extrapolate how that method can be used for humans......instead of looking for a job, maybe I should propose my own research for CF cloning....... Happy thoughts indeed.

Yura--welcome!! I'm rather envious that you have fellow Firthettes to swoon with on a weekly basis. What fun!! (Odile)I'm about to make another Firth convert myself Bring her on over; the more the merrier! (Linda) Seems like I may have missed the googie comin straight at you in the grey boxers. Mmm, the gray boxers are v.v. nice for research :) Rika--thanks for the dimplicious captures! You are the DVDiva! (Jeanie) he only wants to wear his robe around the house, or less, mind you. .LOL (really shouldn't have downloaded those impressive "nakey skins") So your Darcy Sim is an exhibitionist? Just how "impressive" are these nakey skins? LOL!! I REALLY need to get my home PC fixed--there is just too much fun I am missing!

(Moonstar) Yura--welcome!! Oh, my, my Moonstar, LOL....how many times you think she's heard *that* one?;-)

Yura! Very nice to have you with us and to hear that you've a group of friends with whom you can share your obsession and watch his films. It's always better watching Colin with other fans. You need someone to poke in the ribs when a particularly good part is coming. :)

Rika! Yipppeeee!!! I wake up to dimples! And a picture with glasses!! Gracias! (Jeanie) I can't even control my Darcy Sim... lol.. he only wants to wear his robe around the house, or less, mind you. .LOL (really shouldn't have downloaded those impressive "nakey skins") and then he shuts himself up in the library reads hours on end. I just have a couple of questions! (1) I, like moonstar, want to know just how impressive is the nakey skin? and (2) What is Mr. Darcy reading all alone in the library with no clothes on? ;-) (Yura) As for cloning, my Firthnight buddies and I are biochemists, I'm sure we can put our heads together to clone CF somehow ;) LOL....Oh! My! Once you clone him, I sure hope that my version has the same problem as Jeanie's Sim Darcy! Imagine! Life size and walking around the house in a robe or nakey! I'd love it!!! The DH may have some issues with it though.... ;-D Annette! Don't fret too much! I just saw a web site that promises to have the WAGW trailer soon. I'm sure the second it is available someone here will post the link so that you can view it!!

WELCOME ABOARD, YURA! How lucky you are to have two friends to share your CF obsession (and Firthnights) with!

(Tress) I just saw a web site that promises to have the WAGW trailer soon. Are you referring to Robair's note at the AB site? In any event, should the trailer hit the net, that news should be posted at 165. Is anyone understanding the difference between these two topics? :-(

Is anyone understanding the difference between these two topics? :-( I do.:-) Welcome to Annette and Yura! Rika, DVDiva, thanks for the fabbo captures. Great as always.

Welcome Yura I agree with you completely I don't know how you cannot be completely enamored with him! (Yura) my firthnight buddies and I are biochemists Okay now we're talking!! Someone must have gotten a flake of dermis,a hair or some body fluid at that NY premiere. Check your closets! Let's get Yura and the gals working on this right away! Can you figure out how to birth them at 22 yrs old? We'll need volunteers to raise them to maturity. (Rika) Bee-you-tee-ful captures! When he smiles like that, I just have to yell STOP IT! at the screen, I can't take it. Thank-you.

Welcome Yura! (Mari), Rika, DVDiva, thanks for the fabbo captures. Great as always. I agree. Dimples for lunch, delicious!

(Jeanie) The man doesn't have a life.. I'm gonna have to make a Lizzy in the next few weeks. Don't be foolish, make a JEANIE. (Kathleen) Okay now we're talking!! Someone must have gotten a flake of dermis,a hair or some body fluid at that NY premiere. Check your closets! Let's get Yura and the gals working on this right away! Can you figure out how to birth them at 22 yrs old? We'll need volunteers to raise them to maturity. I personally am capable of raising 10 if not more from 22 to maturity with no trouble at all. And I intend to have them mature in all areas. Would welcome the opportunity. Put me on the list. What fun I will have. WELCOME YURA As you can see you have arrived in the nick of time. You and your girls have your work cut out for you. What fun to have friends to share with on a weekly basis. Alas, there's no one close to me either. Seriously would enjoy weekly Firthfests.

Hi, Annette & Yura! Welcome to "The Peanut Gallery"! Poor Barb... I feel your pain. I really do. I need two root canals and have been putting it off, now, for three years. I probably won't have a tooth in my head by the time I'm 45. However, if the gregarious googie gossip is what has brought on this calamity for you, then, perhaps my rotten teeth can now be explained! ;)

(FanPam) I personally am capable of raising 10 if not more from 22 to maturity with no trouble at all. And I intend to have them mature in all areas. Would welcome the opportunity. Put me on the list. What fun I will have. ROTFL! Pam this just cracked me up! Do you know how much 10, 22 year-olds can eat??? I am thinking you'll have to rig your house up with bunk beds as well! And you'll need to come up with nicknames for them...and you'll help them and mature in ALL ways??? You're gonna be a busy lady! It was nice knowing you! Try to keep in touch! ;-D

(Kathleen) Someone must have gotten a flake of dermis,a hair or some body fluid at that NY premiere. Oh man! I knew I shouldn't have washed my hand ;-) ) Bee-you-tee-ful captures! When he smiles like that, I just have to yell STOP IT! at the screen, I can't take it. LOL! (Jeanie) The man doesn't have a life.. I'm gonna have to make a Lizzy in the next few weeks. (Pam)Don't be foolish, make a JEANIE. LOL! Now why didn't you think of that Jeanie? ;-)

(Tress)Don't fret too much! I know, I know, and I'm sorry. I guess I forgot, that I now have friends looking out for me. And Karen, I will certainly keep watching closely on 165, if and when a link should appear. (kathleen) Okay now we're talking!! Someone must have gotten a flake of dermis,a hair or some body fluid Do you think there is any fragrance or whatever left on a short typewritten note whit a handwritten signature? (A while back I wrote a rather emberrasing letter to ODB and I still keep the reply). But then again, it might just be his agents fluids, and that's not the man, I want.

(Annette) Do you think there is any fragrance or whatever left on a short typewritten note whit a handwritten signature? (A while back I wrote a rather emberrasing letter to ODB and I still keep the reply). But then again, it might just be his agents fluids, and that's not the man, I want. Can't drop a tidbit like that and stop short of an explanation. Spill! We can email for details if you prefer, but it's too good slide by I'm sure. ;-)

Dorine About the letter - at my age I didn't think, I would ever do such a thing as to write a fanletter. But I did - that was before I found you to nurse my obsession. I will e-mail you - it's not something, that I want to write about "in public"

Jeanie, I think I want to meet your Sim Darcy! And Pam is absolutely right about who he REALLY needs for his soulmate. Think of the beautiful auburn-haired children Sim Darcy and Sim Jeanie would have. (Annette) I can't promise, that I won't approach you again for further assistance. No problem - you know where to find me. I see you got italics figured out over on Help - congratulations! (Dorine) Oh man! I knew I shouldn't have washed my hand ;-) Oh, rats - you were our best hope for this project. (Yura) Does anyone have the same problem as me, where I keep on smudging the computer screen with my finger tips as I try to touch his dimples on screen. For me it's mostly the compulsion to run my fingers through his hair. (Karen) Is anyone understanding the difference between these two topics? :-( I think so. On this topic we don't have to behave ourselves. :-) No, seriously, I mostly get it. News goes on 165. Chat goes here. My only confusion comes when we're chatting about news.

(Annette)I will e-mail you - it's not something, that I want to write about "in public" Well you better e-mail me, too. I won't be able to sleep until I see the reply. Like Dorine said, you just can't drop a tidbit like that, not around here anyway. We're (at least I)like a pack of wild dogs.:-)I can count Dorine in on that analogy-or should I say a pack of wild cats:-)

(Tress) You're gonna be a busy lady! It was nice knowing you! Try to keep in touch! ;-D 10 Colins to raise to maturity what a workout and what a way to go. I'd go out with a permanent smile on my face. Don't worry about finances they'll all have steady acting careers to support the mansion, and definitely no bunks each his own room and I travel. What a life that would be. (Rika) For me it's mostly the compulsion to run my fingers through his hair. For me it's the compulsion to run my fingers everywhere. (Annette) at my age I didn't think, I would ever do such a thing as to write a fanletter. IMO there is no such thing as an appropriate age to worship ODB. However, breathing might be the one requirement. Otherwise sit back and enjoy the sensations. It's quite a ride and I never plan to get off. Thanks for the beautiful pictures Rika, Mari and Murph. So talented. Can't wait for trailer.

(Pam) 10 Colins to raise to maturity what a workout and what a way to go. I'd go out with a permanent smile on my face. Don't worry about finances they'll all have steady acting careers to support the mansion, and definitely no bunks each his own room and I travel. What a life that would be. For me it's the compulsion to run my fingers everywhere. IMO there is no such thing as an appropriate age to worship ODB. However, breathing might be the one requirement. ROTFL! You're in rare form tonight, gal! (Annette)I will e-mail you - it's not something, that I want to write about "in public" (Lindak)Well you better e-mail me, too. I won't be able to sleep until I see the reply. Sure, and what about me? Do I beg for an email, or let my imagination run wild? Maybe you should plan on a mass-mailing, Annette! ;-)

(kathness) Sure, and what about me? Add me to the email beggars! Could anything you wrote possibly be more embarrassing than the googie discussion? There is no limit to the admiration for all things Firth expressed here. Fess up or email like crazy.

Annette, me too - wanna hear the story (whine whine). (Pam) Can't wait for trailer. Go check 165 for some VERY good news on that front.

Annette, me too! Meeeee tooooo! I want to hear all about your letter!

Hi Yura Glad to have you on board. Thanks for the good news on WAGW trailer, Rika.

(Pam)However, breathing might be the one requirement I had the opposite problem tonight, I had to prevent myself from hyperventilating. I just got back from our usual Tuesday Firthnight. We watched the first three episodes of LE. my...my...What Rika said about ODB being so young and eager was so ture...so so eager and innocent and so lovable. I was drooling all over my friend's cushion. I think I need to get that washed for her. oh, downloading of the WAGW trailer is complete..I must go.

My problem with LE was that I had conflicting impulses. I wanted to mother him, and I also wanted..... well, not to.

(Rika) My problem with LE was that I had conflicting impulses. I wanted to mother him, and I also wanted..... well, not to. I was in the "......well, not to" catagory! He was very adorable in LE. Would have jumped his bones in a heartbeat (I didn't just say that...really)! ;-)

(Yura) Does anyone have the same problem as me, where I keep on smudging the computer screen with my finger tips as I try to touch his dimples on screen. (Rika) For me it's mostly the compulsion to run my fingers through his hair. (Pam) For me it's the compulsion to run my fingers everywhere. Pam....a global thinker. Was thinking narrowly as Rika until your post. ;-) (Pam) It's quite a ride and I never plan to get off. Then what's the material point of the ride? ;-)

CF cloning from signature Oh my goodness - what have I done? Yes - I wrote a fanletter, including my humble opinion of his wonderful work and how I think, he is magnificent at portraing various caracters. I made it clear in the letter, that I was in no way in love with neither him nor any of the Darcys (!!!!!!). In short, it filled about 5 A4 sheeds, handwritten. His (or his agents) reply consisted of 3 lines, apprieciating and thanking for the long letter and expressing hope, that I might get a chance to se TIOBE soon. Signed best wishes, Colin. And this, my ladies, is all the reply, you are to expect on that subject. And I'll tell you this, I'm going quite giddy at my knees, fearing that he will ever read this.

Hi Annette & Yura- welcome! Yura, how I envy you the "Firthnights"--wish I had someone to appreciate ODB with. Agree with you about LE--he was wonderful in it. Jeanie - I like the little dancing Peanut guy--does he have a name yet? Think he should be the Official Mascot for the PG. Rika, let me add my thank yous for the lovely pics you post. TIOBE is definitely tops for 'Dimple Display'! I'm now off to watch trailer for the mmmmph time..

Jeannie - I agree with Leona. Your peanut man is absolutely adorable. Caution spoiler ahead About LE. What was with that last blue suit as he comes out of the hospital? Who was the tailor for that one? Captain Kangaroo? He also had put on about 20lbs in the hospital - not easy to do on hospital food. And gotten a lobotomy haircut! What were they thinking? The changes somewhat compromise his big scene with Nancy. Were they trying to make a point that war changes things? That this innocent beautiful boy had been so altered by the war? But they still loved one another? Okay, I got the point!!!!A heartbreaking limp would have been enough for me.

LE is my second favorite movie and Richard Herncastle, just my style. No way do I want to be his mother. I'd be Julie Blaine. She had the most time with him. However, don't feel he was so totaly innocent. "Just a little bit dirty." and with a twinkle and those dimples. Sorry have to go watch it now.

I still keep the reply). But then again, it might just be his agents fluids, and that's not the man, I want. at my age I didn't think, I would ever do such a thing as to write a fanletter Happy girl, you at least got an answer. That is something I stopped hoping for a long time ago. And I tried more than once. And this, my ladies, is all the reply, you are to expect on that subject. Well, that was not too difficult to do, was it? ;)

(Pam) It's quite a ride and I never plan to get off. (Dorine) Then what's the material point of the ride? ;-) Hehehehe!! And we don't even have a full moon to blame this time!

(Kathleen) About LE. What was with that last blue suit as he comes out of the hospital? Who was the tailor for that one? Captain Kangaroo? Oh, if only the word "Kangaroo" wasn't sending me into convulsions right now because it reminds me of "Kangaroo Jack". I've seen the WAGW trailer in the theater, um...... a few times - let's just say I pulled off an unbelievably successful Plan Rika on Monday. And all too many of those viewings involved also seeing the Kangaroo Jack trailer. I can do unfortunately accurate impressions of all the lead characters, including the kangaroo. But back to your point. The blue suit. My thought was that the hospital probably had to issue clothing to wounded soldiers upon their release, since they might not have any of their own wardrobe around (except the uniform they wore in the door, undoubtedly bloodied and torn). I thought the production did very well by him wardrobe-wise up to that point.

(Pam) It's quite a ride and I never plan to get off. I don't know how we're riding, but I plan to jump on, move over;-) (Pam) For me it's the compulsion to run my fingers everywhere. OH, YES, YES, YES. Beautifully stated, Pam (Rika)I've seen the WAGW trailer in the theater, um...... a few times A few times? Surely you jest.;-) (Maria)Could anything you wrote possibly be more embarrassing than the googie discussion? No, except perhaps, being the Googie Goddess

HP and TCoS opens here today, I wonder if they have the same trailers???????

Oh very nice, Rika, thank you for taking care of the photographic welcome; I've been a little under the weather lately but am much better now. Looking forward to the trailer photos whenever you're ready, Karen.

(Tress)ROTFL! Pam this just cracked me up! Do you know how much 10, 22 year-olds can eat??? 10 heads of silky curly hair to run the fingers through(sigh), 20 soulful brown eyes to follow my every move (SIGH),100 long, tapered fingers to hold and smootch, (Zoinks), 100 little toesies (sorry Evelyn ;)) to tickle (EGADs),10 exceedingly fine necks to sniff, (pant), including chin cleft- 30 dimples to dive into (gasp), & last but not least.. LOL... 10 googies to.. well, I'm sure your fertile imaginations can fill in the blanks. (comatose) But, then again, can you imagine having to clean the shower after the pseudo-boys finish up? I bet I'd NEVER go to the bathroom without having to lower the lid.. lol...and they'd definitely go through the food like starving termites. There would be no "tv time", as well and I might as well forget scolding about the missing remote because that thing will never be seen again! I'd never have milk for my coffee. Can you imagine the wrestling that would be going on between these clolins,(clone&colin) and the arguments that would break out? 22 year old boys can be VERY territorial! LOL! Oh Lord, and the "selective listening" that would be taking place.. .I've always said that words and phrases such as "wipe, clean, flush, take out the garbage, hush your bickering, shut the door you're letting in flies, and do you want me to come in there and beat you senseless" do not register with a young man's cerebellum. So, I suppose my insanity might just prove to be a mixed blessing.. lol! (Dorine) Then what's the material point of the ride? ;-) (spewing coffee out my nose).. INDEED! LOL!

I just watched the trailer and noticed that we get a "WOT".. lol.. Sometimes I can't help but wonder if he peruses this site.. I can just see him now taking the director aside and saying.. "Can I possibly say 'what' here instead of 'pardon'? I know it's a strange request, but I have my reasons.. ", but then, again, "WOT" has been around a lot longer than Drool, I suppose! =)

Speaking of 10 Colin clones: Thanksgiving with 10 colin clones- 2 20lb Turkey-$40 3 cans cranberrysauce-$5 Stuffing-$15 Buttered Corn-$8 Mashed potatoes with gravy $10 3 Apple pies-$20 10 satisfied ODB, flashing their beautiful dimples at you-PRICELESS I guess this won't mean anything unless you've seen the Mastercard commercials..