I remember mention of the estate being directly under a flight path. That was at least part of the reason he had to 'loop so much.' :)

(Rika/Reese)He was talking about how he had to loop a lot of his lines Would someone please explaine what it means to "loop lines"? I cannot find any translation, that makes any sense at all.

I think it means he had to record his lines after the filming , in the studio.

(Dorine)Maybe all that air whooshing in her head made it hard for her to hear him properly. ;-) Wooshing? I like that. LOL. Did you have any trouble understanding him, Dorine? Apart from the loud music, that is.

To my knowledge, none of us have had difficulty understanding him anywhere. Not that I've read anywhere anyway.

The only time I've had trouble understanding him was in Fever Pitch. Maybe the hair distracted me? :P Nah, it was the dimples...

Or, the Arsenal Undies!

(moonstar) The only time I've had trouble understanding him was in Fever Pitch. Maybe the hair distracted me? :P Nah, it was the dimples... (Lisa) Or, the Arsenal Undies! For me it was the gray undies...everything after that was a blur. ;-)

(Tress) For me it was the gray undies...everything after that was a blur. ;-) You mean there's something after that?!! ;-)

(Tress) For me it was the gray undies...everything after that was a blur. ;-) LOL, true. But for me it started with the shoulder, grunt, and kiss...by the time I got to the grey undies...Thank goodness for subtitles.

My web space is more or less back in one piece again. So if anybody missed the Fashions for the Successful Barrister series over the holidays, you can back up in this topic to see it and the photos should all be there. Meanwhile, I'll be reposting parts 1-4 of Dorine's birthday tea party as soon as I figure out whether it should be here or on O&E.

Was looking around today - Found a site regarding the Physiognomy Of Men . ???There are lots of classes one can take regarding reading peoples faces and bodies..Reminded me of something someone (BarbS?) posted awhile back regarding the studying of people's gaits. They had this to say about areas we would be concerned with... Height A tall man is usually a symbol of good personality of man. A tall man with well proportioned body parts is lucky and leads a comfortable life. A short statured man is sexy in nature, often he is clever and cunning. Tall - Lucky Short - Clever Hair On Head If the hair on the head is jet black and thick, it shows a person who is endowed with mainly qualities. But when the hair is thin and black, such person is likely to be passionate. If the hair is reddish in color, it denotes that he will lead a life of comfort. But if the hair is thick and rough, he may be poor. If he has red colored hair, he may become the head of a section, community, army. Thick & Rough - Poor Red Colored - Leader Cheeks When the cheeks are raised, the person is selfish. If dimples are seen while laughing or talking, the subject will be wealthy and lucky. In case the cheeks are quite broad and fleshy, the person is destined to be a ruler, a wealthy man and will enjoy power. Dimples - Wealthy Raised - Selfish So lots of wealth and luck for ODB!!! And next week, I'll read all of your tea leaves!!!!

(Lisa) Or, the Arsenal Undies! (Tress) For me it was the gray undies...everything after that was a blur. ;-) LOL! I'm partial to those gray undies myself :) (Rika) So if anybody missed the Fashions for the Successful Barrister series over the holidays, you can back up in this topic to see it and the photos should all be there. Oooh, thank you so much! I felt very left out when I returned from Christmas holiday, and I couldn't see the pics, but could read all the drooling comments. Off to see the reputed Darcy eye-candy; yum!!

(Maria) Was looking around today - Found a site regarding the Physiognomy Of Men . ??? Maria!! Dying to know what your google keywords were! ...classes one can take regarding reading peoples faces and bodies Sign me up for the Braille one! If dimples are seen while laughing or talking, the subject will be wealthy and lucky. Explains six million for Love Actually!

A tall man with well proportioned body parts is lucky and leads a comfortable life. I think I'll take the class that concentrates in this area. Thank you, Maria. And Rika, I forgot to thank you on O&E for the gorgeous capture. I wonder how many we'll have of dashing Lord Dashwood by the time WAGW is out on DVD. You're doing just fine with the trailer;-)

If anybody missed the Fashions for the Successful Barrister series during the holidays and would like to see them, I've restored all of the missing photos and other graphics. You can view them by going back to their response numbers (761, 769, and 788). Meanwhile, though, we've got something new to do. Linda and I had the misfortune of trying to hold a birthday fashion show/Victorian tea party in honor of our fellow Latte Diva, Dorine, right when the move to the new server was going on. Karen and I thought that at this point it probably made the most sense to host the party here on Firthology. So let me start with the invitation:  In honor of Dorine's birthday, please join us for a Victorian Tea Party and Fashion Show. The tea will be supplied by Dorine's fellow Latte Divas (we're branching out from coffee), and the fashions and models are provided courtesy of the "Summer Fashions for the Wealthy Victorian Gentleman" catalog. Hope to see you there!

Tress would be delighted to accept the Rika's kind invitation to attend Latte Diva Dorine's Victorian Tea Party and Fashion Show. I am leaving the DH at home so only one will be attending. Thank you.

Would adore a tea and fashion show, but the date is not specified on the invitation, m'dear. Corsets are optional, yes? ;)

(moonstar)Would adore a tea and fashion show.. Me too. If I provide some of the roses, could I please not wear corset?? I'm having trouble breathing around anything ODB-related as it is.

Regarding the tea party, I only hope you'll have Lane get cucumber for sandwiches, I do so love cucumber sandwiches! (If there's a problem with the ready money, perhaps we can help!)

Thank you Maria for the very interesting information. I will be signing on for the hands on lectures. A tea party and cucumber sandwiches are indeed most welcome and will be happily attended.

Welcome to the Victorian Tea Party and Fashion Show in honor of Dorine's birthday, postponed due to technical difficulties. The tea and goodies are supplied by Dorine's fellow Latte Divas (we're branching out from coffee), and the fashions and models are provided courtesy of the "Summer Fashions for the Wealthy Victorian Gentleman" catalog. In fact, our first model has just arrived. Here we see a traveling costume for the Victorian Man About Town - a light wool overcoat, with a smart hat and scarf. We'll give the gentleman a chance to get settled and changed into the next ensemble, and then the fashion show will continue. In the meantime, grab a hot cuppa...... .....and get something to eat - how about some cake? .....or help yourself to some bread and butter, or a muffin. There might even be some cucumber sandwiches available, if they haven't all been eaten already.

Here we go! A nice relaxing tea party where all the models can be seen by everyone. :) Annette, I see your flower shop got a new delivery man. ;-)

Thanks for the invitation to your party. A piece of cake would be most welcome, even if it not fashionable anymore in the best houses:-).

Rika.... Thanks for reposting this, I am anxiously awaiting the next bits... Even though seen it before, it is just too good.

Dorine's birthday tea party and fashion show continue now, as our next model (you'll notice all our models look alike) shows us some country fashions: Here's a lovely brown tweed suit, so appropriate for a pleasant day in the country. It's cut to show off the model's broad shoulders tapering to narrow hips. Also note the wire-rim spectacles. Every element of this ensemble says, "I'm a wealthy, responsible man of property, but I could be tempted to be naughty by the right offer......" Here's another brown tweed suit - without the jacket, to give our model a casual look. We need to talk to him, though, about the contents of his pockets - the drape of the trousers is being disturbed by his decidedly non-Victorian cell phone. Here's a white linen suit designed to keep a gentleman cool, calm, and collected, even when fighting to win back the woman of his dreams. The cream vest and white shirt continue the "cool heads will prevail" motif, while the plaid tie contributes a devil-may-care splash of color. (Hey, Annette, is this the right one?) Next we have another tweed suit, in a lighter brown this time, with a dark tan vest, white shirt, and a jaunty polka-dotted tie. And a divine little mischievous smile....Let's take another look (or two or ten) at this outfit. We're going to take a short break now. Enjoy a tea cake, socialize with the other guests, and the fashion show will continue soon.

Rika, as I sit here with my cucumber sandwich and tea, all I can say is thank you....brilliantly hosted fashion show (special thanks for the pic with the glasses...I love a man in spectacles)! And Annette, if it isn't the right one, it should be! Wow! That suit and those dimples! Many thanks to the model for taking the time to show us these exceptional suits!

(Tress) Many thanks to the model for taking the time to show us these exceptional suits! Three cheers for our model. He's over with me changing for his next set, so will be somewhat delayed. I told him to try not to outshine the clothes so much as we are trying to make sales here, but it can't be helped when the model is far more handsome than the clothes. Put those dimples away, I'm trying to work here. Being his assistant is such a chore. Must go he's asking for something to eat. He is so demanding ;) Great fun Rika. Thank you.

(Tress)And Annette, if it isn't the right one, it should be! Wow! That suit and those dimples! Oh yes, I decided right away, that it most certainly is the right one. He will be my pick for a date at the post-fashionshowparty. (That is, if he is ever going to return from his little rendezvous with FanPam). Thank you so much Rika, for bringing him. Please do whatever necessarry to bring him back to the fashion show ASAP. And - you might wanna inform him, that is is costume to "mingle" with the guests!

(Pam)I told him to try not to outshine the clothes so much Easier said than done. Glad that all of you are enjoying the model, eh, party. Pam, please don't tire him out...he has lots more work to do;-) Eat up, eat up, several courses to go.

(Pam) Being his assistant is such a chore. Wow, how did you get THAT job, Pam! And I'm stuck out here serving tea.

Very nice party....again. Nice decorative accents! ;-)

(Rika's Fashion Show) Here's a white linen suit designed to keep a gentleman cool, calm, and collected Whut the? LOL.. well, there's a suit that will be on the clearance rack sooner than one can say "geez louise on tuesday". How about a thermal goosedown body suit, instead, oh madam of "Colin Collectibles"? Yes, I've been gone for far too long (laughing). I've missed everyone dreadfully, but I'm attempting to spend as much free time with my daughter before she disappears into the wilds of Missouri and boot camp in a couple of weeks as possible. (sigh) Happy belated birthday, gnome of the potted ficus! (mucho huggos) My daughter has also been making me slave away making sims for her "Anita Blake:Vampire Hunter" series universe. Have any of you read those silly books?

Hello? Dorine? It's Matthew Field. I've changed my mind, and decided to come and model after all. I'm on vacation at Villa Eden, and you know how much I hate going on location. But, for your birthday celebration, I've decided to rise above it. I'll do anything for your tea party, Dorine. Can find a quite spot afterward so you can Say My Name? See you soon.

Sorry, Dorine. I'm so excited about attending that I've forgotten how to spell. That should be...Can we find a quiet spot.

Matthew! Thank you so much for popping up like this. I'll say *anything* you want! ;-)

Yummy photos, ladies! So...not that I'd go out and buy it (ahem)...but does anyone happen to know what pattern of china was used for TIOBE? Rika got such a nice shot of that cup. I had looked in various shops but nothing comes close.

(Jeanie) Yes, I've been gone for far too long Yes, you have, and we've missed you terribly!!! I understand there's more to life than making clever comments on Drool, but please try to toss us a crumb of your wit and wisdom from time to time, or we might suffer from withdrawal!

Welcome back, Jeanie. Glad you popped by, and in time for the tea party/fashion show. Missed you.

Knock-knock, Ahem - is this the place they host a fashionshow? I was told to deliver some roses for the occassion and I am very determined to get the order right (they fired the last delivery-boy for not being able to "get the job done"). I was told to ask for Dorine? Well - here they are (hopefully):

Great pics ladies and what lovely roses Annette. Welcome back Jeanie.

Welcome back, Jeanie! The place just hasn't been the same without you. We move on to formal and special-occasion wear for the Man of Property. Just because you're charged with responsibility for your dead (and fictional) brother's ashes is no reason not to score points on the fashion scale. This mourning ensemble, complete with elegant black gloves, is dramatic, yet tasteful. Attempting to impress your future in-laws is a daunting prospect, but our model looks like every mother-in-law's dream in this exquisite morning suit. A navy coat and trousers coordinate beautifully with a dove gray vest and a blue-gray tie. A lily of the valley completes this stunning ensemble. The mother-in-law may decide she wants this tasty treat for herself! You can't go wrong with the classic tuxedo, and you also can't go wrong putting this particular model in formal wear. Mmmmmmmmm. If only he'd show us some dimples......  Did you say you wanted dimples? Our model is looking irresistable in this night-on-the-town ensemble.A black tail coat, a white tuxedo shirt, and a cream satin vest and tie make an elegant fashion statement. Absolutely freakin' gorgeous..... oh, and the clothes aren't bad either. I hope you don't mind - I'm not quite ready to move on yet. Some more views of this ensemble.... and the dimples.... Lucky Dorine - as the birthday girl, she gets to personally inspect the model.... I mean, the outfits.I don't know about you, but I need to take a break and get something cool to drink.... perhaps some refreshing lemonade. But stick around - there will be more fashions and models to drool over coming up soon.

Rika, my DH was just looking over my shoulder, other than laughing at all of us, he does want to compliment you on one of the last dimple pics...he especially admires the little dish practically spilling out over ODB's shoulder. (He actually likes to watch TIOBE with me, now I think I understand!)

Rika, once again wonderful captures. About the Hello Magazine vote for most wonderful(?) man/actor of the year. Has anyone heard the result? I can't seem to find it on their website. (You should think, that counting the number of times, I votet, I should be able to remember the catagorie, but sorry, I do not).

(Barb S)...he especially admires the little dish practically spilling out over ODB's shoulder. Yeah, I thought about trying to digitally eliminate her - or at least cover her up - but I'm glad he enjoyed it!

(Barb) Rika, my DH was just looking over my shoulder, ......laughing at all of us LOL, he's just jealous he doesn't have someone to post captures for him of some little dish of his own. ;-) The last series of models can't be repeated too many times. Thanks so much! ;-D

Love the fashion show. Do you think that somewhere in his past, someone said to him that he looks good in a black shirt? Well he does!, but don't you think it's time that he's told that he looks good in other colour shirts as well.

(Leah), but don't you think it's time that he's told that he looks good in other colour shirts as well. That blue shirt in WAGW suits him better than the black one. Of course, black is the cool colour to wear. ;-)

Rika, With your latest batch of captures, you have surpassed all that has gone before. Simply wonderful!!

What a marvelous success!!! Now I'm making sure our model is resting comfortably. The massage I'm giving him is working wonders. He has so much energy and after such a long day!! Sorry must run, "You want to wot..."-;) Such fun Rika. Sorry its over. Best pics of the group. I think he noticed the dish behind him, too. Hence that satisfying grin.

Ladies, the following site was so much fun (at least for me ;)). May be you have seen it: http://www.afirthionado.com/private/dejavu/dejavu.html

We thought it might be interesting to take a behind-the-scenes peek at the models' dressing rooms and see what's going on.  Oops. Looks like we arrived at an inconvenient time. Let's check the other dressing rooms. Looks like our country-attire model is all tuckered out and is having a quick lie-down. Tragically, he's chosen to nap fully clothed (except those adorable bare feet peeking out). Love the dressing gown, though. The book title? "Tongues Ahoy: A Guide to More Passionate Screen Kissing and the Avoidance of Chicken-Pecking."Next door, our formal-wear model is practicing some poses for use later on. Someone should tell him that smoking is bad for you. And down the hall we find.... oh, my...... it's not every day one sees a proper Victorian gentleman in a black sleeveless tee and BLP*. He must moonlight as a rock guitar god.... Let's pause and enjoy this image, shall we? A pity that the photo is somewhat Blurry....* - Black Leather Pants, of course!  But now it's back to the fashion show. This black velvet jacket over a brown vest, white striped shirt, and red silk tie is the perfect choice for proposing to your beloved - or for snarfing down cucumber sandwiches, unless there are no cucumbers to be had, in which case I recommend muffins. The white carnation, the stray curl on the forehead, and that gleam in the model's eye are the sort of extra touches that just about guarantee a "yes."  Sober gray pinstripes - an inspired choice for a quick trip to the library to do some research. The stray curls are beginning to run amok. But wait - who is this new arrival? He doesn't seem to be dressed in Victorian garb, but he has certain..... charms all the same. Stay tuned for further developments!

Ah, man.. .charms, schmarms... look at the hair, Rika, the HAIR!!!! (laughing) It's pure perfection, but I've already given my 10 cents worth here regarding Matthew's hair. (sigh.. pitter-pat, pitter-pat) Hey, this IS the place where I can give my 10 cents worth of opinion & preference without getting slapped around (more like K.O.ed) by tempermental artist types who feel they've been slighted by my words even though my words weren't in any way addressed to them, right? (scratching head in amused bemusement) LOL! You know, as difficult as I've been here at times with our poor beleaguered fearless leader, especially when she was writing GSD & I was belittling "bayou barbie" at every opportunity, her response to my tasteless barbs were nothing compared to what I experienced a few days ago while wandering about the various fanfiction sites, and I was trying to be tactful, too!!!! (laughing) Perhaps I should work on my tact... (considering).. nah.. LOL! I'll just be sure not to row by boat down the river st x again without wearing a flameproof sailor suit. (grinning) Now, does anyone know where I can purchase such a wardrobe??? ;)

Hmmm.. for some reason my post above rejected the word "Styx", oh well.. I can't say I blame it. =P

(Jeanie) Perhaps I should work on my tact... (considering).. nah.. Oh, please don't!!! I like your tact just as it is!

He doesn't seem to be dressed in Victorian garb, but he has certain..... charms all the same. Stay tuned for further developments! Please, develop away!

(Rika)The stray curls are beginning to run amok. Please, run amok all you like. Again - wonderful show, Rika. But this terribly se.., sorry good-looking model is making me quite week at my knees, so I might just have to go and have a lie-down. Perhaps the model with the instruction-book could move over a wee bit? Then he would also have practicing-material nearby. He wouldn't even have to pay anything - I'd pay extra to "service" him. btw - I think I just found an explanation as to why I have taken up such an interest in "the Gunners" (at the moment no. 1 in the league!!).

Rika, Are you hinting at a Fashion Show modelled by a certain writer living abroad? I do hope so!

Jack and Matthew...what a combination. Then of course Lord Dashwood and his BLP. *SIGH* Thank you Rika. Dorine, I'm sticking with you at all times while this modeling stuff is going on.;-)

Karen, Loved latest pics posted at the Bucket. Especially the one cropped from the HS pic with MD. I notice he has a bit of a 'wattle' at his throat, (I think that what Fish called it in Ally McBeal) - I could never understand his character's fascination with Dyan Cannon's before, but I can now! He just gets better as he matures!

(FanPam) The massage I'm giving him is working wonders. He has so much energy and after such a long day!! Dear Madam: Am interested in an assistant position at your company. Please contact me at your earliest convenience. Have excellent references (okay, some of them are a bit dicey, but you gotta cut a girl a break!) ;-D Rika.....I cannot ever thank you enough! I do want to say that I think our model should consider putting that book ("Tongues Ahoy: A Guide to More Passionate Screen Kissing and the Avoidance of Chicken-Pecking") down and using a live model for his lessons. I will volunteer if no one else is up to it! ;-)

(Rika) He doesn't seem to be dressed in Victorian garb, but he has certain..... charms all the same. Stay tuned for further developments! And does he intend to develop in every direction? *snicker*

Ohhh, I just had a lovely surprise. For anyone who might have a Netflix membership, AZ is now in their catalog. They might have only one copy, though, and if so, it's on its way to ME! So, you'll just have to wait til I'm done with it, LOL! (BTW, for those of you who live in the boonies like me and the local video rental place doesn't have a very good selection, Netflix is great)

(Janet) Are you hinting at a Fashion Show modelled by a certain writer living abroad? The gentleman in question doesn't think he has sufficient outfits to rival Jack Worthing in a fashion show, but he has confided to me that he believes he could offer a different sort of demonstration. This is going to take a couple of days of preparation between us, but watch this space for a special presentation by Matthew Field..... (moonstar) And does he intend to develop in every direction? *snicker* Some might argue that he's pretty well-developed already. :-0

(Rika). This is going to take a couple of days of preparation between us, but watch this space for a special presentation by Matthew Field..... Excuse me?? I thought I was the wardrobe mistress. Sheesh! (Rika)Some might argue that he's pretty well-developed already. :-0 I'll just be they do. **sigh**

I've just received a email stating that FF is being released on DVD and Video. It was referring, or course, to the Brian de Palma film of the same name. Buyers beware!

(Linda) Excuse me?? I thought I was the wardrobe mistress. Sheesh! Noooo.. you're the googie goddess.. would you PLEASE stop trying to be everything to our precious? (laughing) You have to leave some jobs to others, you know? You must share!

I was just over at Amazon, and TIOBE is the featured DVD of the day! Doesn't even mention RE in the short blurb; it's all about CF (huge smile) Has anyone seen the DVD version of AZ yet? I remember when Valmont was released to DVD, it was reported here that there was a scene missing. I'm renting AZ soon, and was wondering if it's intact. I've never seen it, so I won't know if they left anything out.

(moonstar) Has anyone seen the DVD version of AZ yet? I remember when Valmont was released to DVD, it was reported here that there was a scene missing. I'm renting AZ soon, and was wondering if it's intact. ODB appears to be 'intact'....you have a treat ahead of you moonstar! All that angst! It's a lovely thing to witness. ;-) I did laugh at the cat scene....you'll have to let us know what you think!

(Tress)All that angst! It's a lovely thing to witness My AZ DVD just arrived today...I watched this only once before...OH yes there is angst, even more that some of our fan fic.

I received my R2 DVD of AC, ordered on Sunday from a Spanish site(www.dvdgo.com, with English text option), at a very reasonable price of 26 euros, including postage. Only drawback is case and inner sleeve printed in Spanish, but small price to pay, IMO.

So, I saw the AZ dvd at Best Buy months ago on sale for $7 and didn't get it.. how stupid is that? LOL! Needless to say, it's not there anymore. It's snowing again. It's not supposed to snow here.. (bouncing off the walls)

(Jeanie) So, I saw the AZ dvd at Best Buy months ago on sale for $7 and didn't get it.. LOL! What were ya thinkin'? I just paid $9 for The Secret Garden (I have no children) for a minute of ODB...you could have gotten nearly 2 hours of pent up rage for $7! What a deal! ;-) I'll trade you...snow for wet, damp, foggy cr*p....

(Jeanie) So, I saw the AZ dvd at Best Buy months ago on sale for $7 and didn't get it.. Ugh! Why can't I have a Best Buy that actually carries AZ or any other CF movie for that matter...all I get around here is Bow Hunting for Beginners and Speed 2! ;-)

Ordered the AZ DVD from Barnes & Noble.com 2-4 weeks ago when it said 1-2 weeks for delivery. Price was $10.99 and no shipping since I ordered one other item at the same time. Next thing I knew, one item had shipped (NOT AZ of course) and AZ was "temporarily unavailable". Well, it finally arrived today. Absolutely no extras of course and the quality not as crisp as films made for DVD rather than transferred to that format. Now, to watch it through and find the film discussion here on it to compare my reactions to others here.

Is the sound a little weak on your DVDs. I have to turn my TV's volume up louder for this one.

(Karen) Is the sound a little weak on your DVDs. I have to turn my TV's volume up louder for this one. Mine sounds fine...but I have my DVD player routed through a stereo (most of the sound comes through 'other' speakers). I didn't have to turn up the volume though.

(Jeanie) So, I saw the AZ dvd at Best Buy months ago on sale for $7 and didn't get it Were you feeling okay at the time? Or was the dh with you (oh, no, not HIM again!)? LOL! (AdaVW) Ugh! Why can't I have a Best Buy that actually carries AZ or any other CF movie for that matter...all I get around here is Bow Hunting for Beginners and Speed 2! ;-) LOL! I have a BB that's relatively near me (40 miles away) and it's one of the smaller ones. I think they only carry BJD & TIOBE, but it was the Christmas shopping season. The internet is a wonderful thing... (Tress) I'll trade you...snow for wet, damp, foggy cr*p.... I'm very tempted to take you up on that trade, if you'll extend it to Kentucky. It was 7 degrees here when I got up this morning, windchill 15 below, 2 inches of snow on the ground. But, Adrian LeDuc is awaiting me when I get home (yay!). AZ on the DVD player tonight...

(Moonstar)Were you feeling okay at the time? Or was the dh with you (oh, no, not HIM again!)? LOL! LOL.. well, my once sensible dh has completely gone on shutdown mode concerning Our Precious, so now, here at home, we refer to CF as "He Who Must Not Be Named"... LOL!

(Jeanie)LOL.. well, my once sensible dh has completely gone on shutdown mode concerning Our Precious, so now, here at home, we refer to CF as "He Who Must Not Be Named"... LOL! Your comment brought to mind how my DH refers to ODB. I don't know if I could print it here! He is only joking, though, and is very good at printing off photos, showing me how to do downloads, etc. Does any other DH's have unusual ways of referring to him, I wonder?

Janet... Have discovered that my DH is genius. Got new computer of my own that sits next to his on same desk. Installed YUMMY photo of CF looking lovingly at Lizzie playing piano at Rosings as wallpaper. Also installed collection of 30 photos of same delightful man as screen saver, and sat back waiting for the roar..... for three days not a word. Finally I broke down and asked DH if he minded. He just laughed and said it was my computer and my photos, and since we have been married for twenty three years and he intended to stay that way for twenty three more, I could put anything there I liked. Also asked me to never again ask him if an outfit makes me look fat. Do you think that an honest answer might be in the affirmative??????

(Janet) Does any other DH's have unusual ways of referring to him, I wonder? In my house he is "that Colin guy" or "your boyfriend" (as in "your boyfriend's in that movie"). I always correct him and tell the DH he is not "my boyfriend" as I have to share him with numerous others (including LD)....the DH is fascinated by this....a bunch of women all drooling over one man (a bit jealous, I think). He is very helpful though...with the downloads and the printing and other ODB projects. He just doesn't understand it completely (and am hoping he never realizes just what the fanfic is really all about.....) ;-)

Hello, Marilyn! (Janet), Does any other DH's have unusual ways of referring to him, I wonder? My Italian DH call him "il cornuto". But I know that CF is "He Who Must Not Be Named" in my house. ;-)

(Janet) Does any other DH's have unusual ways of referring to him, I wonder? (Moon Dreams) My Italian DH call him "il cornuto". But I know that CF is "He Who Must Not Be Named" in my house. ;-) Help!! Does this mean "little horn"? LOL... (MarilynF) and since we have been married for twenty three years and he intended to stay that way for twenty three more, I could put anything there I liked. Also asked me to never again ask him if an outfit makes me look fat. Do you think that an honest answer might be in the affirmative?????? He sounds like a good egg with a good sense of humor to me Marilyn!! And the trade he asks for is not too much to ask!! My DH keeps changing in this regard. Initially I think he was very wounded, after that, he became certain I had really gone off the deep end, and now, sometimes I think he has rounded the corner into acceptance. Not to say he still won't make fun of him but there is no one name he uses and (Huge victory for me!) I was able to get him to watch DQ by extolling it's social views and he enjoyed it! (But I did'nt hear it from him!)

(Janet)Does any other DH's have unusual ways of referring to him, I wonder? My DH used to refer to him as "that Colin guy", or, "there is your boyfriend, again". Like Maria's DH, he has fallen into the acceptance category. He has watched several of Colin's films with me, and I've gotten used to the "Oh no, not him, again" Or "how many films did this guy make"? Little does he know...since there are a few he'll never see. (Tress)He just doesn't understand it completely (and am hoping he never realizes just what the fanfic is really all about.....) ;-) LOL, the fan fic would be the undoing;-)

Sorry for the double post, but I missed this...priceless! (Maria)Help!! Does this mean "little horn"? LOL... LOL, not quite. My sides are splitting.

(lindak) LOL, the fan fic would be the undoing;-) I now look upon fanfic as "Inspirational Reading"...the DH should be grateful (still, I don't think I'll enlighten him any time soon)! ;-) (Maria) Help!! Does this mean "little horn"? LOL... It's okay, Maria, I don't know what it means either (and Linda didn't help!! ;-D ). I have asked an Italian speaking co-worker. We'll see what his reaction is!

(Maria)Help!! Does this mean "little horn"? LOL... (linda), LOL, not quite. My sides are splitting. The cuckold. ;-)

(Moon Dreams) The cuckold Main Entry: cuck�old Pronunciation: 'k&-k&ld, -(")kOld Function: noun Etymology: Middle English cokewold Date: 13th century : a man whose wife is unfaithful - cuckold transitive verb OUCH!!

(Marilyn) He just laughed and said it was my computer and my photos, and since we have been married for twenty three years and he intended to stay that way for twenty three more, I could put anything there I liked. What a great guy you have there. Seems like a keeper to me. (Maria) Help!! Does this mean "little horn"? LOL... How funny. LOL. But if all reports are indeed true, fortunately NO My kids refer to him as my "boyfriend". Daughter saw WAGW trailer the other day and came a running to tell me "Your boyfriend's coming out with a new movie" laughing at the leather and MJ bits. Was impressed when I knew all about it and just shook head when I pulled trailer up for her to view.

(Moon Dreams) The cuckold (Maria) OUCH Think back to his movies, TEP, SIL & BJD. My DH saw those movies with me, it came natural to him to call him that. ;-)

(Moon) Think back to his movies, TEP, SIL & BJD. My DH saw those movies with me, it came natural to him to call him that. ;-) Your DH is very funny! I was thinking more in line with Maria...thought it might be a bit naughty ('little horn' is hilarious BTW!)

This is all too funny! Because my husband was working in Korea when I first discovered P&P2, it was my boys who were wise to me watching Mr. Darcy over and over. Now, they try to make mention of CF and tease me a little in front of my DH but I still have the upper hand to some degree. I keep my DVD's and videos in a cabinet in the bedroom, mostly because everything gets shuffled around so much at our house, I know one of my films will get taped over if I don't keep them under lock and key!, so tons of CF movies lying around aren't any kind of hint. I have my photo collection buried in a couple of documents in my Working Chapters folder for UMS, so I keep my bases covered. ;) As far as FF goes, my husband has a slanted view of it all. He sees me spending too much time at the computer, from his way of thinking, and I believe he is a little jealous! He has never read anything I have written, although he did try to get through a couple of chapters of ALRTH ages ago. *snort* However, based on what little he has seen in comments in emails passed back and forth, he is sure I am a smut writer. ;) There is nothing I can do to change his mind. Actually, I don't think he'd really care if I were a smut writer, as long as I was a successful one! But, he sees the whole thing as entirely out of character for me and thinks I may have gone 'round the twist! :)

(Moon) My Italian DH call him "il cornuto" (MariaT) Help!! Does this mean "little horn"? LOL... Okay, the Italian speaking co-worker just got back to his desk, and when he read my e-mail, he translated (a bit more 'loosely'..LOL..) and when he did, he made a hand gesture that looked like horns! According to him, it is a v. bad insult...especially when accompanied by the little hand thing! (Lisa) ...he is sure I am a smut writer. ;) LOL....one woman's smut is another's "inspiration"! ;-D BTW, did you explain to the DH that the happiness of countless women depend upon your next chapters of UMS and ALRTH??

(Lisa)He has never read anything I have written, although he did try to get through a couple of chapters of ALRTH ages ago. Why not a few chapters of UMS?;-) (Tress)BTW, did you explain to the DH that the happiness of countless women depend upon your next chapters of UMS and ALRTH?? Good Point!

My DH also falls into the "good-natured acceptance" category, often refers to him as my "boyfriend." I don't typically impose CF movies on him, though - he's seen most of P&P, most of BJD, and that's about it. We're thinking about a trip to England this summer, and he already knows he'll have to go along on the "Jane Austen tour." What he DOESN'T know is that we'll also be visiting Islington and (if the time is right) trying to find location shoots of TEoR.

(Janet) Does any other DH's have unusual ways of referring to him, I wonder. We talk about him like we know him (AS IF). Colin should have wrapped it up in Luxembourg by now. He talked Renee into the BJD sequel.(ME) I thought Renee looked great in Bridget. She looked a little thin in Chicago. (DH) When I had DQ on recently. Is this one of Colin's movie's? (DH) Of course, I have to listen to his tidbits about his stuff too. (Tress) I'm hoping he never realizes just what the fanfic is really all about. DH has also read Fanfic and thinks it is very creative. Impressed that people can think of so many variations on a theme. Knows it can be smuttish. He likes to read all kinds of books though. Maybe one day his head will explode from CF talk. Right now, I am more concerned about me than he is.

My hubby of almost 43 years calls him the "Forgotten Man." I.E. Hardly ever mentioned in the ads etc for his big films, like SIL and TEP. For your enjoyment, The February Calendar:

The picture in the calendar is one from the Daily Telegraph a few years ago. The larger size shows the cut on his nose, received when an audio sysem he was putting up apparently fell and bumped the beautiful nose.