Talking about racy and too hot... ask Lisa for a copy of The Experiment and Darcy's Diary...

THINGS TO BUY IN HULL Kath, I hope your nephew is enjoying life in Hull - he's probably very busy! Actually he's probably right in saying that he's not found anything yet - it's certainly been quiet on the Colin front in terms of magazine coverage etc. for the last couple of months. But videos available (in W H Smiths or somewhere similar) should include Fever Pitch, Nostromo and The English Patient.. all in VHS PAL format of course. I don't think format is as much of a problem as I thought it was. I've nerver seen Valmont and so (in desperation at the long bleak spell before ATA and The World of Moss comes out!) I'm ordering it from Critics Choice in the US and have found a video firm locally who will convert it to PAL for me for under �25, which I thought was worth paying! Not as expensive as I thought. You could ask your nephew to buy a few books for you from his local Waterstones. Helen Fielding "Bridget Jones Diary" (Picador) (to be made into a movie in which Colin will, I think, appear) Denis Forman "Son of Adam" (Abacus Books). World of Moss is based on this. Sue Birtwistle "The Making of Pride and Prejudice" BBC/Penguin You may well have all these, of course!BTW I did see somewhere on the Internet (in Dejanews (Colin Firth), under the item titled 1998)that there is a Colin calendar available in the US (not in Hull!)for next year!!

Bethan,Bethan,Oh please, oh please tell me more about this COLIN calendar! I must have it! Tell me exactly what I must do, where I must go, to the ends of the earth if I must! OK, I'm overreacting abit, but seriously where on the Internet will I find it?

NEW DROOL All new droolees...please keep it up!! Great fun to read :-). I'm always at risk of having my sons reading over my shoulder, so my contributions are very circumspect (dull!!). But I lurk vicariously!! CIRCLE OF FRIENDS Claudia, I've always rather liked Colin in this! I thought I was the only one! I like the way he says "not at all" and the way he sits on the bed without taking off his socks. And the way he kisses Nan as they go into the cottage.. oh so sweet! But then I'm biased - I'd like him in anything! (I even like his moustache!) ATA/BAD REVIEWS Colin and Hollywood.. I still feel really MIFFED that Colin was only "window dressing" in ATA (although I've not seen it yet). Just can't understand why Hollywood don't realise his potential. But yet when I read the reviews of Hollywood movies opening over here, two things strike me - I can't think of one recent movie which would have been a suitable vehicle for Colin (I can't imagine him killing anyone or being in a violent action movie for example). And also all Hollywood movies (with the exception of L Confidential) seem to get indifferent to bad, really bad reviews. The reviews for GI Jane were REALLY, REALLY BAD, .. makes ATA look marvellous by comparison. But no doubt GI Jane, unlike ATA, will be a major SUCCESS! Why?!!

"Circle of Friends" is my least favorite Colin film. I had thought the first time I saw my sumptuous Colin was in P&P2. I was reading an article about him and they mentioned he was in "Circle of Friends", I thought, No way, what character I would have remembered him I'm sure. So, I went out and rented the video. I was so disappointed when I realized what part he played. I absolutely hate Simon Westward! He is such a cad and a wimp, too! Nothing honorable about in the least. I own the tape now beca se I'm building a Colin film library, I hope to have them all someday, but I never watch it. It pains me to see my Colin act like that, he's my love, my dream, my hero, the fantasy fulfilling master of my heart and soul! Oh please, let's not talk about Simon Westward again. Although I must commend my beloved Colin on his acting in that part, he certainly portrayed that miserable character brilliantly. We all know what a stretch it was for him. So out of his realm of the perfect man.

(Kath) I'm sorry it took me so long to get here. I�m glad you stuck with us through all the posting problems. I�m enjoying your enthusiasm very much ;-) No, I haven't called, yelled or screamed out Colin's name yet! Notice she says �yet� ladies :-p (Marcia) Just about the time I begin to feel warped and jaded with my constant Firthilizing, some lurkers come out of the beyond and give voice to what has happened the first time one of us (ME~!) Isn�t it great to be among the kindred ;-) CLOTHED OR NEKKID (Marcia) To me it is just plain embarassing for me to see him naked to the world where everyone can see him doing It. I much prefer the gauzy, ocean-crashing, sweeping music. The I can close my eyes and I am there! Foreplay is great, but no Doing It for me (to watch!). LOL! I have to be honest here...doesn�t bother me in the least. As long as I don�t feel like he�s being degraded (like in the wretched �P� movie). My husband is thrilled with the smouldering repressed feelings in the movie because I take out my frustrations on him and it is GoooooooooooD! But, I never pretend it is Firth rather than a dear understanding husband. (That's sort of like cheating, isn't it?) LMAO! What your husband doesn�t know won�t hurt him. Especially because he benefits by it ;-p THE FICKLE WOMEN OF FIRTH (Alicia) I wish I can stick with one obsession. I have too many. It'd make my life a lot easier if I only stuck with Colin. But my hormones won't allow it so I have my own personal little library of fixations. I�m with you pal. I don�t feel in the slightest bit guilty because I find several men just as attractive as Colin. In fact, while many of you have Colin wallpaper, I have my big brute. But my sounds are all Colin. Why can�t I have both? As Marilyn says, just get a bigger tub! ;-) DEEP IN THE THROES (Kath) As for which way I like my Colin best ANY WHICH WAY!!! Clothed, unclothed, smiling, serious, arrogant, pleasant, sitting, lying down, dry, WET,WET,WET(especially good one)standing still, walking, on horseback(OH my, yes). I could go on and on. Please do dear, you have me LMAO ;-D Personally I prefer the very clean, short-haired Colin (Femme Fatale, Wings of Fame, etc.) or the drippy, clingy-shirted Darcy all WET, WET, WET (Oh where is Megan for this?) And I haven't even mentioned what his voice does to me!! Well then I think you need to dear...don�t mince words, tell us how you really feel ;-p (Marcia) He is still offering to buy me a full set so I can get even more repression cut by A&E's wretched ads. And you haven�t taken him up on it yet? ;-) (Renate) as far as I am concerned, yes, the real life holds me in it's cold, painful, merciless grip. But I lurk, I need it! Oh, me too honey. It�s been very difficult to get into drooling mode while the real world has been demanding all my attention ;-( Great Story Alert (Claudia) I know alot of us have been keeping up with Fanfic at RoP. For those who haven't, Lisa C., who has been writing "The Trip", a current day version of P&P, is planning an e-mail version (a/k/a doesn't meet the high moral standards of RoP) of a wedding night for Darcy and Lizzy. She won't be continuing until December, when her exams are over, but her stories are great! E-mail her to get on her list of recipients. Just so you don�t go searching for the rest of the story at RoP, Lisa requested that it be removed so that she could work on it some more. But she may still be emailing it--I don�t know. (Claudia) Also, why were some of the juicy stories in this web site deleted? I know that one author wanted it to disappear because a simple Alta Vista search on her name led to her story(!), but why not just post the stories without their real names? People could just have aliases. They certainly could use aliases--I�m not sure why they don�t. To answer your question, any story that has been removed was done so at the request of the author. Circle of Friends Favorite line from movie: Eve: "OK, I'll hold it, but don't expect me to jiggle it around, understand?" LOL! I�m not overly fond of this movie (having nothing to do with Colin�s smarmy character), but I do thank them for the �Nan, oh Nan� line. I think I should sample that and make it my mail notification sound...whaddya think?;-) Another problem (Claudia) Sometimes, when someone posts a picture, all I see is a small box with a ? and 2 triangles in it. Why would that be? I use Netscape 3.0, if that matters. I know it happens when I check out the archives here; I'd have to double-ck to see if it happens in the active pages. It�s not you, that means there is something wrong with either the syntax when it was posted or the link to the photo. If it�s only happening with the archives I imagine that the links to those photos no longer exist. In Netscape that would show up as a broken photo with a question mark in it. In Explorer it�s just a little box with a red �x� in it. Have you checked the active boards yet for the same thing? CAMILLE A good pal was nice enough to let me borrow her copy of Camille, which I am very much looking forward to watching, even if it stinks. I don't expect much (i'm sure it's not "La Traviata") so I don't think I'll be very disappointed. SPRING CLEANING Someone made a suggestion that it would be easier to follow conversations if there were additional Colin boards with more specific topics. For example a board just to discuss Darcy, a board just for Valmont, a board just for his thighs (;-p) or whatever. What do you think? Will this help you or just be more confusing because we'd have too many topics? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. Either way, I'll be retiring some of those dead topics which just take up space. This won't happen until sometime d ring the week of November 24. Let me know what you think.

The Colin Calendar I second the request for more info. I'd love to have this! Circle of Friends I really liked this film and thought CF did a great job, but I don't like him much with a mustache. For me, his hair needs to be a little long -- not too long or it's too curly -- a little mussed, and the face cleanshaven. Simon was smarmy, but it's surprising to me how often I hear how awful he is without also hearing how awful Nan is. He didn't rape her, ya know -- she played him like a violin. She set him up, she used him, and when her scheme didn't work and he wasn't willing to fall into her trap, she moved on to ruining her best friend's chance for happiness by screwing, both literally and figuratively, that friend's boyfriend and then setting him up. Just who was the real villain here? No offense, real Nan! And just who is this big brute on your wallpaper? Separate Colin Boards It might be interesting to do this here for a while and just see how much traffic each gets. That could be a determining factor. R of P and Spring Admittedly, I don't get in here that much, but I didn't realize the R of P was getting trashed. I started out here at the Spring, transferred over to Pemberley, and came right back here with Drool. I still like to play in both playgrounds by whatever rules are laid down for us. I'm sure I don't say it often enough, but I really appreciate all the hard work going on behind the scenes in both places.

So many goodies to respond to...and I still haven't had the time to check out the bullet and i for italics. Sorry. Tomorrow. Nan! My favorite place to get elevated and educated is RoP and I would miss them sorely if they werent there. They are a tremendous resource of things Austen and have my greatest respect and gratitude. Back to why I am *here*. Glorious Drool (and we know whose eyes are peering through those oo's.) May I be an inanimate object? I'd like to be his saddle. Any time. All of the time he's using it. back'n'forth, up'n'down, front'n'back...I'll bring the lubricant to keep our gentleman from chafing...It'd be like being his personal "jewel" box....which makes me think of...(let me turn on the fan! Whew!) They DO have fitted jewel boxes, don't they?! That's me!!! And, your next million can be had for the invention of a Virtual Colin who can assume whichever character you're in the mood for. Then people like me who don't *mind* the man nekkid...I just don't like to share him....can have him that way. Dear Husband, that is what I want, but will take you up on any Firthly offer you'd care to make. And, just between us (no one but us ever see these, Right?) I have thought of Him on occasion...lots of occasions....LOTS of the time...UMmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!

I've been trying to put my thoughts and emotions into words concerning Colin's voice and its effect on me. I am at a loss. Its such a glorious reaction. I would like you all to do a little experiment with me. Close your eyes(after you read this, of course), imagine you're in some secluded spot like a private beach or remote mountaintop, you're sitting all alone watching a beautiful sunset when all of a sudden someone comes up behind you and puts his hands over your eyes. He whispers, "Guess who?" Th re's no mistaken who's voice it is! He says your name lovingly and longingly(dearest, loveliest_____), then proceeds to kiss your neck and shoulders, his hands are now running through your hair and then he whispers in your ear exactly what he'd like to do to you right then and there!! OK, tell me your physical reaction. I'll be back in a minute, I have to go and change an article of my clothing. BTW, in my fantasy he does do IT right then and there!

You and every one else in this drool conference topic have just changed the same article of clothing - and this has become routine precaution: have extras handy because the feeling you evoked proceeds directly from the eyes, by-passes the brain's reasoning center, and heads straight south. Will pulsations do for my reaction. (NOT in my wrists!) If no one gets more graphic I shall continue...but I know there are gifted and lusty ladies out there primed for this situation. Great topic!!! ... where IS that husband of mine.....

There's no mistaken who's voice it is! He says your name lovingly and longingly ..then proceeds to kiss your neck and shoulders, his hands are now running through your hair and then he whispers in your ear exactly what he'd like to do to you right then and there!! ... I'll be back in a minute, I have to go and change an article of my clothing. BTW, in my fantasy he does do IT right then and there! ...the feeling you evoked proceeds directly from the eyes, by-passes the brain's reasoning center, and heads straight south. Where IS that husband of mine.. Yes, and let's get right to the point; no further foreplay needed .....

I'm afraid we are all primed and ready for whatever His voice requests....we have been for a long time and now breathlessly await His desire...No winning over the enemy here! I am ready and eager to capitulate. Shall I assume the position? This is the best way to spend Monday I've ever found. With good companions and CF!

Spring Cleaning Someone made a suggestion that it would be easier to follow conversations if there were additional Colin boards with more specific topics. For example a board just to discuss Darcy, a board just for Valmont, a board just for his thighs (;-p) or whatever. What do you think? Will this help you or just be more confusing because we'd have too many topics? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. I don't think it would be a good idea to have too many CF topics, as topics such as thighs would be brought up in other topics/movies. If anything, I could see one topic for Darcy Drooling and another for general CF drooling. RoP I went through the last 90 posts and could not see how anything was construed as trashing RoP. Anything mentioned was meant seriously, e.g., their having high moral standards (because of NetNanny, which I most thoroughly learned recently), and was not at all meant to trash them. Gosh, I just LOVE RoP and the first things I do as soon as I get on my computer is check out FanFic and the status of the "Darcy at the Pond" graphic at the top of the P&P page. I most ardently regret that I didn't disco er these sites until 2 months ago, long after the Pond moved to the Spring. There was such heavy-duty Darcy drooling going on amongst so many participants, which I could tell from the parts of it kept in the archives. I am most seriously jealous! Having Drool separate from RoP seems natural to me. Once a person understands how the "rating" systems work (PG-13 vs. non-PG-13), it makes perfect sense and is appreciated especially by those of us that have younger children.

Would you just look at this man...;-)...

... Yes, even the best, expensive clothes by Armani hang on him like a sack...;-) Love it! RoP I suspect that Nan's very serious tirade above might be a result of my occasional jokes re "having been evicted...". I am sorry that you take the flak, Nan, but I really don't intend to keep apologizing for having a sense of humour which is not to everyone's taste.

OH MY GOD!, Nan, where is that picture from? I'm dying here! I've been staring at his divine face and body for over 15 minutes now, indulging in the moist and magical sensations they cause. Its absolutely amazing, as the picture scrolled up on my screen the reaction was instantaneous. I was a gushing mass of desire! Nan Oh Nan, I can't print the picture! Help! I can't sit here staring at my computer screen all night. I've printed your other magnificent pictures, why can't I get this one?

...Thank you, Nan!....Monday has been a Very Good Day, and what a way to end it! Kathleen, I'm using Netscape. If you are and have saved it with your right-side mouse button, open the file bring up the image....and when you can tear yourself away from it hilight the Print option. (Turn on your printer first) Then wait for him to show up!

CIRCLE OF FRIENDS (Susan) Simon was smarmy, but it's surprising to me how often I hear how awful he is without also hearing how awful Nan is. He didn't rape her, ya know -- she played him like a violin...(snip) Just who was the real villain here? No offense, real Nan! LOL! No offense taken dear. She was a wicked, evil creature (even if her name was Nan...) ;-p And just who is this big brute on your wallpaper? Answer your question? :-p Separate Colin Boards (Susan) It might be interesting to do this here for a while and just see how much traffic each gets. That could be a determining factor. (Claudia) I don't think it would be a good idea to have too many CF topics, as topics such as thighs would be brought up in other topics/movies. If anything, I could see one topic for Darcy Drooling and another for general CF drooling. I agree that a board for thighs is, perhaps, a little extreme ;-) The person who suggested it thought that it would make it easier to follow the flow of a conversation, plus we wouldn't have to do all that bolding and italicizing to make sense. I certainly see her point. It's a good suggestion. Either way, this board is a getting a little large for my comfort level (I'm afraid of the Ghost of Count Almasy). Maybe we should continue general CF conversations on topic #59 starting next week and set up a few more categories to see how it goes. We can always get rid of them if it doesn't work. (Kath) then he whispers in your ear exactly what he'd like to do to you right then and there!! OK, tell me your physical reaction. I'll be back in a minute, I have to go and change an article of my clothing. (Marcia) Great topic!!! ... where IS that husband of mine..... (Claudia)...the feeling you evoked proceeds directly from the eyes, by-passes the brain's reasoning center, and heads straight south. Where IS that husband of mine... ROTFLMAO!! Kath, I don't know if you realize how hysterically funny (and accurate) you are! ;-.D I just love a dirty talkin' man! Where is that guy I met at the bar last week... RoP (Arami) I suspect that Nan's very serious tirade above might be a result of my occasional jokes re "having been evicted...". I am sorry that you take the flak, Nan, but I really don't intend to keep apologizing for having a sense of humour which is not to everyone's taste. No one is looking for an apology...least of all me. Call your comments "jokes", if it gives you comfort. I consider many Pemberley dwellers my friends and I will continue to defend them, just as I have defended you. There's nothing more for me to say about this subject on this board. Since you are email-shy, I suppose that we will both just have to continue to misunderstand eachother. Oh well, that's always been the nature of our relationship anyway...;-p THE PRETTY PICTURE (Kath) OH MY GOD!, Nan, where is that picture from? UK Vogue, April 97. Lovely, yes? I'm dying here! I've been staring at his divine face and body for over 15 minutes now, indulging in the moist and magical sensations they cause. Oooh a WET reference ;-p Nan Oh Nan, I can't print the picture! Help! I can't sit here staring at my computer screen all night. I've printed your other magnificent pictures, why can't I get this one? Oh honey, I don't know. But your anguished plea is too much for me to bear, so I'm emailing it to you. Hold on, you poor feverish dear, I'm on the way...:-)

'Tis too much, Nan!! First the lovely "UK Vogue" Colin, then you splash that oh-so-beautiful Messier beast across our screens!! What's next? "Crash" in a tub??? Brendan swinging from a vine??? Ahhhh...thank you, dearest!! ;-) By the way, isn't it about time for another movie discussion? We've covered Nan's favorite (LOL!) and Valmont, what next?? Have we done Femme Fatale? Kath, Marcia, and Claudia...the Spring has gotten WET, WET, WET since your arrival--thanks for the many yucks!! ;-)

BRUTE then you splash that oh-so-beautiful Messier beast across our screens!! Marilyn! Wouldn't you know that it'd take a pictue of Mess to get you to post ;-p Don't go there honey...he's mine ;-D We've missed you! What's next? "Crash" in a tub??? Oh if I could only find one! Go check out the Costner topic...me and Charlotte are slipping on the drool-slicked floor. As you can see, I put your article to good use ;-) MOVIE DISCUSSION (Marilyn) By the way, isn't it about time for another movie discussion? We've covered Nan's favorite (LOL!) and Valmont, what next?? Have we done Femme Fatale? I'm okay with FF. I think we should hold off until next week, after I've done the Spring cleaning. I'll start a board for the movie discussions.

Seperate Colin boards (Nan) I'm okay with FF. I think we should hold off until next week, after I've done the Spring cleaning. I'll start a board for the movie discussions. Nan, can you read my mind? I just wanted to suggest a board for the movie discussions. Since I'm still missing the threads I appreciate different boards. Let's try and see how it works. BTW, the last time I've seen the ghost of Count Almasy he was lying on a large heap of stolen letters and broken sentences desperately struggling to free himself from a large bar on his chest consisting of the letters olin_Firt crying "I shall conquer this, I shall!" We have to keep an eye on him! The Advocate After watching The Advocate I'm growing quite fond of Colin's not clean shaven appearence as in Fever Pitch. But he looks so thin in that one! Especially in those large boots! Circle of Friends When I watched CofF for the first time I was astonished how this attractive, sweet, cute, gorgeous looking, sexy ,....(insert your favorite adjectives here) man manages to look so unattractive and fishy, that's acting ability I think.

My Colin film library is coming along quite nicely. I now own 10 films: P&P2 Playmaker Femme Fatale The Advocate Circle of Friends Nostromo Apartment Zero A Month in the Country Valmont Wings of Fame I have "Hostages" on order and my nephew hopefully will get "Fever Pitch" for me for Christmas while he's in England. I watch a film depending on my mood (usually horny). I most times start out with P&P2. Darcy drives me wild so, when I can't take it anymore and I just have to see him naked, I put on "Playmaker"(I know, I know) or "Valmont, Femme Fatale" or "The Advocate". I fast forward and rewind to my heart's (and you know whatelse's) content. I love to see him lying in bed, the sex is nice to wat h its like I have to watch it just to get to that point of satisfaction, but seeing him lying in bed, I imagine myself in the afterglow with Colin snuggling with me, naked of course, his broad beautiful chest against my back so I can feel his heart beating. His strong smooth arms engulfing me while his divinely masterful hands caress my breasts. His long muscular legs are entwined with mine and his gorgeous face and sweet breath are on my neck. Oh, to sleep in such an embrace! Can you just imagine it! Believe it or not, but I really only started out to tell you about my library. I got to thinking about the films and got carried away. The thought of my sweet, sweet Colin does it to me everytime. I have become so amorous (OK, horny) that my poor darling husband can get no rest neither night or day!!

LOL! Kath, I just don't know what else to say to you. I'm LMAO over here ;-D

Thanks, Kath, for saying what we just dare to think. My cpu is already smouldering and two floppies melted. Keep it coming.....

Kath, now that is what I call REALLY DROOLING! Keep it up girl, I am using your fantasy ...Ahhh me and Darcy in a big fluffy canopied bed with his soft, fluffy shirt hanging over the end of the bed and his boots dropped on the floor because he couldn't wait to get into bed naked with me!

I think I've finally cracked-up! I was looking at my husband across the dinner table last night and he had a certain expression on his face. He reminded me of Colin! Now, my husband, God bless him, does not look like Colin. He has blonde hair, blue eyes and a full beard. But he had this look in his eyes that actually made my heart skip a beat. Losing one's mind isn't all bad, I guess, if I start to see Colin everywhere I look. Who would have thought insanity was such bliss!

Kathleen, what about a bit of fanfiction? Pretending to be Samira, Maria, Mme de Tourvel, the other Mme or Cecile, Lisa..............

I guess most of you visit RoP now and then, and perhaps you have seen the following. It promises some fun, IMO: *S* . This sign that I used is just an action thing that is quite often seen in the CP's. (chatrooms, I suppose, R.) *_____* mean that you are doing an action. *S* means that you are smiling. *T* is: I am typing this message. *k* is: I am kidding.... Let me hear girls, which actions YOU are taking *...?....*

*F...f...f...* for goodness' sake, ladies it's like in an oven here!

...there, too? In Hawaii we start the day steamy and work from there to sultry to sexy then to a carpentry objext *S_________*

Oh, my dear Arami, goodness as nothing to do with it! Its more like a sauna here, I like my fantasies to be hot and wet, oh yeah, real wet and steamy and wet and sweaty and wet and wet and Oh, please somebody stop me!! I'm *C* right through my jeans!!!

WEARING HIP WADERS How on earth am I going to catch up on 75+ drools on this topic alone!!!! Well, I've spun them off to disk and will review them at home...at my leisure. Sounds like a lot more people have joined in and that Femme Fatale is our next cinema treat. How nice, because mine just showed up in the mail. However, it has tracking problems and will have to be replaced. But, I can make out enough to comment on the action!! ;-p BTW, I looked for the hint of blue and couldn't find it. Need directions. BEEP, BEEP, WARNING Nan, why didn't you warn me??? I also received "Apartment Zero." Creepy. Not the Colin we've been drooling over. It came in the mail about an hour before I left town, so what did I do???? I ripped it open and put it into the old VCR and, boy, did I get a surprise. Fortunately, I had an 11 hour plane ride with ongoing access to TEP for the entire time. (The other movie choices didn't interest me in the least.) So, I probably watched TEP about 4-5 times; only the first time in its entirety. The oth r times only for CF scenes. Well, my opinion of RF hasn't changed one iota: he's a beady eyed, pencil-legged lizard. However, my view of CF's role has changed a bit. I noted quite a change in his character when he is "on the job." When he's with her or just being the husband, it hurts to watch him play the buffoon. But at the office, he's soooo much more palatable!!! You may add that word to our growing vocabulary of edible synonyms!!! Anyway, I'm pretty well TEP'd out. If and when it shows up on cable, I'm only going to do a "Best Of" tape and you know who will be on it. I don't think I can bear having to watch the whole movie again...but it did make the flight go much quicker!!! HOUSE CLEANING I hope that doesn't mean that any of the posts will be removed??? I better read fast.

THE NEW TREND (Renate) I guess most of you visit RoP now and then, and perhaps you have seen the following. It promises some fun, IMO: (snip) *T* is: I am typing this message. *k* is: I am kidding.... Let me hear girls, which actions YOU are taking *...?....* Oh Renate this is really dangerous--I love it! :-D I intend to use it often as the mood strikes me... Oh, please somebody stop me!! I'm *C* right through my jeans!!! You're killin' me here! ;-D WEARING HIP WADERS (Karen) How on earth am I going to catch up on 75+ drools on this topic alone!!!! Welcome back, dear. As you can see we're moving right along. Remind me to send A&E a thank you note for that rebroadcast--they've sent us some hysterically funny new droolers :-) BTW, I looked for the hint of blue and couldn't find it. Need directions. When they roll off the bed and onto the floor, in the bottom left corner you can see that he is wearing something blue :-( BEEP, BEEP, WARNING Nan, why didn't you warn me??? I also received "Apartment Zero." Creepy. Sorry, I thought you knew he was a little left of center in that one. It is creepy, but I liked it anyway and thought Colin was really very good. He does have a knack for playing rather, er...offbeat roles (okay, kooks) doesn't he? Not the Colin we've been drooling over. It came in the mail about an hour before I left town, so what did I do???? I ripped it open and put it into the old VCR and, boy, did I get a surprise. Completely different Colin than the one we talk about. Then again, that versatility is part of his charm (though not the part on which I'm concentrating at present) ;-p TEP (Karen) Well, my opinion of RF hasn't changed one iota: he's a beady eyed, pencil-legged lizard. Oh well, you say tomato...;-) When he's with her or just being the husband, it hurts to watch him play the buffoon. Strange. I've heard others use the word "buffoon" when describing the character of GC, but I've never really felt that way myself. Yes, the singing makes me a little squeamish, but it was necessary to help the audience feel sympathy for KC's upcoming affair. I was more upset after the Santa scene. Poor man ;-( HOUSE CLEANING (Karen) I hope that doesn't mean that any of the posts will be removed??? I better read fast. Not to worry, I wouldn't dare touch the Colin topics, but I will add some more. I think we should retire only the topics which haven't had any action since last Spring. If there's anything that someone wants to keep (or add) just let me know.

TEP (Karen) Well, my opinion of RF hasn't changed one iota: he's a beady eyed, pencil-legged lizard. Nan) Oh well, you say tomato...;-) Now, are you sure that isn't a Long Island potato? Of course, CF has no bananas today. Last one I saw him with was when he was roaming the streets of London in search of Lydia and Wickham!!! And it was soooo carefully hidden!! ;-p When he's with her or just being the husband, it hurts to watch him play the buffoon. (Nan) Strange. I've heard others use the word "buffoon" when describing the character of GC, but I've never really felt that way myself. I should know this movie by heart now, but I think that Katherine says something to that effect to RF when they are looking at the stars. She says he's not really a buffoon, that he's not a photographer, etc. And RF asks her if the marriage is a fake...something like that. Yes, the singing makes me a little squeamish, but it was necessary to help the audience feel sympathy for KC's upcoming affair. I was more upset after the Santa scene. Poor man ;-( In the car....by far, worse and sadder than Santa. Of course, it was nice having Colin at my beck and call for all that time. Kinda compensated for having to watch that other one through most of the movie. TEP (Karen) Well, my opinion of RF hasn't changed one iota: he's a beady eyed, pencil-legged lizard. Oh well, you say tomato...;-) When he's with her or just being the husband, it hurts to watch him play the buffoon. Strange. I've heard others use the word "buffoon" when describing the character of GC, but I've never really felt that way myself. Yes, the singing makes me a little squeamish, but it was necessary to help the audience feel sympathy for KC's upcoming affair. I was more upset after the Santa scene. Poor man ;-( HOUSE CLEANING (Nan) Not to worry, I wouldn't dare touch the Colin topics, but I will add some more. More!! In addition to 53 and 59??? This is getting so confusing. My head hurts. ;-p

TEP (Karen) Well, my opinion of RF hasn't changed one iota: he's a beady eyed, pencil-legged lizard. Nan) Oh well, you say tomato...;-) Now, are you sure that isn't a Long Island potato? Of course, CF has no bananas today. Last one I saw him with was when he was roaming the streets of London in search of Lydia and Wickham!!! And it was soooo carefully hidden!! ;-p When he's with her or just being the husband, it hurts to watch him play the buffoon. (Nan) Strange. I've heard others use the word "buffoon" when describing the character of GC, but I've never really felt that way myself. I should know this movie by heart now, but I think that Katherine says something to that effect to RF when they are looking at the stars. She says he's not really a buffoon, that he's not a photographer, etc. And RF asks her if the marriage is a fake...something like that. Yes, the singing makes me a little squeamish, but it was necessary to help the audience feel sympathy for KC's upcoming affair. I was more upset after the Santa scene. Poor man ;-( In the car....by far, worse and sadder than Santa. Of course, it was nice having Colin at my beck and call for all that time. Kinda compensated for having to watch that other one through most of the movie. HOUSE CLEANING (Nan) Not to worry, I wouldn't dare touch the Colin topics, but I will add some more. More!! In addition to 53 and 59??? This is getting so confusing. My head hurts. ;-p

Whoops!!!! Sorry about that mess. Hit Control-C one too many times and thenm a double post. I must be really rusty!!

HOUSE CLEANING (Nan) Not to worry, I wouldn't dare touch the Colin topics, but I will add some more. (Karen) More!! In addition to 53 and 59??? This is getting so confusing. My head hurts. ;-p Actually we're hoping to decrease the confusion by breaking up the topics (Darcy Drool, Movie Discussions, General Colin, etc...) It can always be changed if it doesn't work. There are a nice (and lusty) group of us now so I feel sure that we'll be able to fill up just about any Colin topic :-)

Nan, is it possible to talk about Colin without drooling? I haven't seen any evidence of it. Three or four "serious" contributions will be entered then something sets someone else off on a prolonged drool....Our Man is just too delicious. Perhaps more than Darcy Drool (I go for that straight away!) how about Colin Drool?! I do believe I have progressed to where I want to see more of him in more things and fewer things...and you have provided me with the determination not to be left behind...Hmmmmmmmmm ..not a bad thought...See. it happens every time!

I can't keep up with all the postings! Great stuff! I was going to comment on Colin in heroic/non heroic roles, but now I can't even remember who said what (and it was only a couple of days ago!) Suffice to say, he has a very extensive range as an actor and if he is to explore that range, he must, of necessity, play roles that are less than heroic, more flawed. But I can always sympathise with the characters he plays - there's always some underlying decency and vulnerability. But (romantic fantasy) I woul love to see him play both Charles Darnay and the lookalike Sydney Carton in A Tale of Two Cities. Handsome aristocrat AND dissolute but ultimately noble (It is a far, far better thing that I do..)lawyer! Ye-s-s! Hollywood, do you hear me?!!! BRIDGET JONES' DIARY Renate, have you finished reading this yet? The story of Mark and Bridget is continuing in the Daily Telegraph (Helen Fielding has a new column) There was also an intervening year when she was writing in the Independent. So there's a lot more of Mark Darcy! Am probably getting carried away by enthusiasm here ( and the part will go to Hugh Grant, just to spite me!) but I think Colin will be an ideal Mark Darcy. If I can't have a replay of Mr Darcy, circa 1813, I'll settle for Mr Darcy, circa 1997( ie a rich handsome sexy barrister)!! Nan, many thanks for all the work you put in here. I've been meaning to thank you for ages!

It's hard not to be enthusiastic about Colin playing a modern Mr Darcy. About this project I'm feeling like Paul Ashworth during Arsenal v Liverpool trying to convince himself and the rest of the world that Arsenal has no chance to win and still hoping that they'll do. But Hugh Grant as Darcy - NEVER! This role must be played by the one and only Colin Firth. I started reading Bridget Jones' Diary a few days ago and imagine Colin wearing those bumblebee socks :-).

THE ENVIRONMENT TAKES A BIG HIT: DEFORESTATION CONTINUES Well, I couldn't wait to read the postings, so I printed them off so I could read them on my bus ride home. Hope the guy sitting next to me wasn't reading over my shoulder--although I did notice that the windows were getting a little steamed up. I attributed it to the cool weather outside and the hot bodies inside that were getting hotter and hotter as I turned the pages faster and faster... COLIN TO PLAY DARCY (Bethan) I think Mark Darcy is a very good role for CF...I look forward to seeing him as a smart, rich (but nice!) lawyer. I like him scruffy, but I am also quite partial to him in a dinner jacket! I look forward to seeing him, period. Remember, some of us sat through the ever-dismal ATA. Dinner jacket, sans dinner jacket. Clothed or nekkid...real or virtual...big screen or small screen...it's just seeing that face, watching that walk and and hearing that talk. AMITC (Claudia) cuteness is fine before age 35 (CF must have been about 27 when AMITC was made.) After that I find it's a turn-off... As Tina would say: "What's age got to do with it, got to do with it????" Cute is cute--regardless of age in my book. ;-)) BEYOND DESCRIPTION (Claudia) scrumptious...edible, yummy, and delectable I'm getting hungry. Try these out when you feel the need to expand your vocabulary: succulent, mouth-watering, tempting, tantalizing, provocative, full-bodied, lip-smacking. All courtesy of Mr. Roget. mmmm-good!! (courtesy of Campbell's Soups) (Nan) the ever popular "chocolate puddles" Yo, wadaminute!!! Is that variation on his pondlike eyes??? VALMONT (Claudia) I actually DID like this movie, except for...the main storyline (the idea of seducing the little girl before her wedding). LOL!!!! But it was a 1000x better than Dangerous Liaisons. I wish I had seen Valmont first. I saw DL first and was totally turned off to the story. At least with CF, it was plausible. BTW, I meant to bring this up before--does any one think that AB was wearing body stocking in her nude scenes. Looked that way to me, especially the first one with Jacour (sp??) when she is lying on the bed, then again in the bathtub. I know you all have eagle eyes...spotting all sorts of swatches of clothing that shouldn't be there!!! the aunt really did die shortly after the film Oh, that's too bad. I liked her in Jewel in the Crown. Elliot from ET!!...Wonder what he's doing now? Well, three years ago he was Brad Pitt's brother in "Legends of the Fall," the one who brings home Julia Ormand. Movie is on this Saturday night (11/22) for those who want to see a more mature version of the harp teacher. I ONLY HAVE EYES FOR HIM (Arami) Nowadays I seem to be the only Colin fan who doesn't care much about other actors. (Bethan) I am very telescopic in my obsession - only HIM! And I won't change my loyalties. (Claudia) You can include me in this boat (tub?), too. (Nan) I'm afraid that my affection for Colin doesn't dampen my hormonal urges when seeing other men. Since they are all unattainable anyway, I might as well wish big ;-p That's the ticket, Nan!!!! There are many I have and do admire and have fantasized over. But and this is a big BUT...CF is the only one that I have bothered to take the time todrool over on the Internet. Anybody want to talk about Timothy Dalton????? Devilishly handsome and another wonderful voice. Agewise, it's a better fit. Wouldn't feel like I was robbin' the cradle. Another wonderful actor who needs a better agent (The Beautician and the Beast--need I say more). HELLO...KATHLEEN!!! My, oh, my. Does the Spring have a catch basin??? After reading your firth and foremost testimonial or confession, I craved a cigarette--and I gave up smoking about 7 weeks ago!! Horny, you call us horny???? Naw!! This is just what happens when we see a pair of "fine eyes." And fine legs, and fine buttocks, and fine lips, and fine hands, and fine...OOOOhhh, where are those cigarettes?????. You described the process of falling for him. Mine was very different. At first, I was appalled at his portrayal of Darcy. All that smouldering in the corners. All that lurking and pacing and staring. Who did he think he was? Heathcliff? Like Arami, the wet shirt scene--nada, zippo. But he kept growing on me. That smouldering was catching. I would rewatch each of the segments and see the little expressions, the eye rolls, the tilts of the head, the smart-ass comments, his anger building up, and hey hooked me. He--better than any of the actors who have been in recent BBC, A&E, big screen, little screen adaptations of classics--has given the role a passionate center. The volcano within--ready to erupt!!! (Read that how ever you will ladies!!) ;-)) The caged animal. That's not to say that he's not easy on the eyes. ;-p Are you sure your husband wants you to let off steam this way?? Sharing with us? He may unplug your computer or at least cancel your ISP. Hope I'm not being too out of line with my licentious thoughts and comments... Not at all!! Speaking for myself, I'm loving it!! My dear, you have gone firth where no woman has gone before to a new Colin-y My smelling salts...I feel faint...perhaps, just dumb struck and awe inspired. Before I left, I was rethinking my participation in this board. I was actually feeling embarassed. Topic 51 had been branded as raunchy and 53 or 59 (whichever) was the "clean" drool board. That didn't sit well with me. Now, I see that the raunch has persevered. Hooray!! ROCK-LIKE THIGHS Nan, since you used this term to describe the wet shirt scene, could there be a topic devoted to it? HI STEPHANIE I believe the Netherfield Ball send me over the edge. As well it should have. Loved your Phantom references. But for me, it will always be the close up of their hands touching for the first time at the beginning of the dance. Chills and spills. Electricity!!! At least 5,000 watts. I have edited down my tape....no mother, no Mr. Collins, no Wickham And I thought I was good...taping without commercials!! ;-)) You have me beat, hands down! I was very disappointed with ATA....too bad they did not use his considerable talents. I saw some of "his considerable talents" from the waist up. But seriously, he did try. When his hand brushes across JL's back, I got all a-tingle. More, I wanted more. Can't wait to edit that movie down to its basics. SOUND FILES MarciaH: Now you've got my curiosity up. I've had sound files on my PC at work for a long time, although I never wanted to associate them with function. However, I think I've just got to download the ones on Marilyn's home page. Question: Who says "Come back to bed" Doesn't ring a bell. Not Darcy, surely!! Oh, yes, Nan. How could you pass up the opportunity to have a customized CF greeting for your mail notification. I just may have to change my name!!! FAV SCENES Between Valmont's dictation and butt nuzzling and FF's out of body facial expression, hmmmm that's a hard one. On the basis of eroticism, I'd vote for Valmont. For a face that says it all--the pain that love can bring ("you have to marry me"), La Femme it is. CF "barely" bares anything in FF as I recall. He's quite PG (waist up shots only); same as you'd see at a baseball game in the summer. BULGE CONTEST (Claudia) Where is that wardrobe person? You called?? Must be spending too much time on CF at the expense of the rest of the boys!! No such thing as "spending too much time on CF"!! ;-)) Remember, I'm a real hands-on person. I wouldn't want to delegate this to any of my assistants...they got to stuff the officers...hence, the cottage cheese look. BTW, the secret to good contours is bananas or sausages, or whatever is left over from breakfast or lunch!! CALENDAR Bethan: Must have, gotta have. Please find out where??? ATA/BAD REVIEWS (Bethan) I can't think of one recent movie which would have been a suitable vehicle for Colin. Maybe, there's hope for him in the Thanksgiving to New Year's period. The summer is testosterone film time in the U.S. The serious (nonaction) films are released during that 5-6 week period before the end of the calendar year, so that they will be fresh in people's minds for Oscar nominations. That IMO is the only reason that Fargo didn't win last year--it came out at the beginning of the year (March, I believe) and most people had forgotten about it and were brainwashed by all the publicity surroundi g TEP, which had Oscars written all over its broad cinematographic sweep. (I can't imagine him killing anyone or being in a violent action movie for example.) Me either. If, however, he does take one of those roles, he is going to have to work on his punching style. ;-)) Maybe Demi could give him pointers. THIGHS AND MORE THIGHS (Claudia) I don't think it would be a good idea to have too many CF topics such as thighs would be brought up in other topics/movies. LOL!!! Way tooooo sensible, Claudia!!! This bunch is oudda control!! Thighs forever, we salute you, especially those that are rock-hard. ;-p CRASH IN THE TUB I just may have to check u out your KC drool. With the exception of that Water movie last year, I've probably seen everything he's done (even Fandango). I'm having severe reservations about this "Postman" movie that's about to be released. Where is the good old Kevin of Bull Durham, the Untouchables, Field of Dreams fame? Saw the pix you've scanned in. Is Kev left handed, if you catch my drift???? KATH'S FILM LIB Oooh, I think you're going to love "Hostages." He looks really good in that one--even when he's all dirty and hairy. There's a little nekkidness for those of us who enjoy ;-)) that kind of thing, but mostly all he ever wears are some little loose gym shorts, low on the hip bone. I must admit, I kept wishing they would fall a little lower.....bad me. ;-p OK, Nan, you can slap me. Now, I feel better. I'm all caught up with this topic. Thank goodness for jet lag. Speaking of which, there is a downside. The day after I got home, I needed to watch the tapes I had ordered, one of which was the Advocate. I started, conked out and watched the rest the next morning. By the time I had finished, I was positive that the movie had been reedited. The bath house scene was missing, you know, bare butts in motion. I was really upset and ready to return the tape and trying to figure out ho I would get a hold of an older version. So I went to the video store and rented the Advocate and found the bath house scene. Went back to my tape and lo and behold it was there!! I had forgotten there were two bath house scenes. Guess, I must have taken a little nap during the first. Needed a little cock a doodle dooing to wake me up!!!

I've just ordered Bridget Jones' Diary from Waterstones. I cannot wait. I would die to see CF as an updated Darcy. I think I'll screen test for Bridget!!! Watching CF movies while horny, now there's a thought8-) NO HUGH GRANT AS DARCY!!! ugh!! I like HG but it certain roles.

THE EYES (Nan) the ever popular "chocolate puddles" (Karen) Yo, wadaminute!!! Is that variation on his pondlike eyes??? Howdya guess? ;-p VALMONT (Karen) BTW, I meant to bring this up before--does any one think that AB was wearing body stocking in her nude scenes. I hadn't noticed. While we're discussing it, can someone explain the purpose of body stockings? If it looks like you're nekkid, then why bother wearing it at all? OTHER OBJECTS OF DROOL (Karen) Anybody want to talk about Timothy Dalton????? Devilishly handsome and another wonderful voice. Yoo-hoo, Maaaarilyn...I think you've found a kindred spirit here ;-p Another wonderful actor who needs a better agent (The Beautician and the Beast--need I say more). Is this the same agent who got him that role in Flash Gordon? If so, I need to thank that person because, regardless of it's campiness, I watch it every time it's on ;-) (Karen) I just may have to check u out your KC drool. With the exception of that Water movie last year, I've probably seen everything he's done (even Fandango). That's impressive--not many people have seen Fandango. Why didn't you see Waterworld? Regardless of its bad reputation, I liked it very well. Though I admit to being a little biased. ;-) Saw the pix you've scanned in. Is Kev left handed, if you catch my drift???? Always seemed like a middle man to me, until I saw that picture ;-D SOUND FILES (Karen) Oh, yes, Nan. How could you pass up the opportunity to have a customized CF greeting for your mail notification. I just may have to change my name!!! I feel so lucky! I must apologize to my mother for all the times I complained about the name she chose for me ;-) HOSTAGES (Karen) Oooh, I think you're going to love "Hostages." He looks really good in that one--even when he's all dirty and hairy. (snip) but mostly all he ever wears are some little loose gym shorts, low on the hip bone. I must admit, I kept wishing they would fall a little lower.....bad me. ;-p OK, Nan, you can slap me. For wishing to catch a glimpse? Never, dear! ;-)

(Karen)- Are you sure your husband wants you to let off steam this way? Let off steam?! Oh honey, I build UP steam this way!! It gets to geyser-like proportions, I guess for that analogy to work he'd have to hold me upside down(ooh, that might be nice). If I could be serious for one minute, its really quite amazing the effect Colin Firth has had on me. I have never been infatuated with anyone, celebrity or otherwise, like I am with him. He has awakened in me such passions and desires which I had long thought were buried and gone forever. So, when I say my husband doesn't mind, I truly believe it. Of course, he doesn't read these posts and isn't fully aware of my obession with Colin. He just knows our sexlife is better than it ever was! OK, minute's up! I'm trying to decide which I'd enjoy more, me giving Colin a massage or him giving me one. My hands all over his body (Oh, dear God!) or his A L L O V E R mine!!! Damn, this is too much to even think about. The thought of us rubbing oil onto every part, every limb, each and every "muscle" of each other's bodies!! Oh boy, I better stop now, I think this one could be just alittle too graphic, even for me!

Nan, would it be possible somehow to have direct links between all CF topics? It appears some people keep losing themselves among them and I'm sure any newcomer wouldn't even know there's more...

OTHER OBJECTS OF DROOL (Karen)Anybody want to talk about Timothy Dalton????? Devilishly handsome and another wonderful voice. (Nan)Yoo-hoo, Maaaarilyn...I think you've found a kindred spirit here ;-p Karen - Colin, Kevin, and now Timothy??? We most definitely are kindred! Where to start?? Well, the man knows how to kiss, doesn't he?? I give you his Heathcliff in the barn (well, anywhere), his Rochester (he just envelopes Jane with his body and those huge hands!), and, as corny as "The Beautician and the Beast" is, he does deliver a most romantic smooch in the end--yes, I swooned along with Fran... ;-) (Karen) Well, my opinion of RF hasn't changed one iota: he's a beady eyed, pencil-legged lizard. Ouch! Oh, well, I guess we can't agree on everything! ;-p HAPPY BIRTHDAY! She's gonna hate me for this, but our dearest Nan is another year older tomorrow - happy birthday, sweetie! :-)

Happy Birhtday,Nan!! I think I know what (or who) you would like to have for your birthday! Maybe HE will e-mail you. ;-) WHERE is Colin these days? I just got back from Barnes&Noble searching every magazine for some small sign of him and his doings, but alas, nothing. Surely some of you ladies have an inside track....Arami?

LINKS BETWEEN TOPICS (Arami) Nan, would it be possible somehow to have direct links between all CF topics? It appears some people keep losing themselves among them and I'm sure any newcomer wouldn't even know there's more... I've been thinking the same thing. Hell, I'm lost myself. I think it can be done when you start a topic, but I don't know if it's possible to change the header on an existing topic. If there is a way, it's one of those technical things which I'll need help to accomplish. I'll start asking around so that we can do everything at once when Spring cleaning starts next week. BTW, have you ever tried the "Next Topic" feature? I find it easier to get from one topic to the next, but I can't figure out how to go back to the previous topic. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! (Marilyn) She's gonna hate me for this... Grrrrrrr! I'll deal with you later missy ;-p (Chey) I think I know what (or who) you would like to have for your birthday! Maybe HE will e-mail you. ;-) From your mouth to God's ears ;-D

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, NAN Consider the sound file only the first installment!! But I don't think I could do any better than that card from Myretta and Cheryl. What do you think they meant by "work me hard" and "make me sweat"??? ;-p Got to run...

Nan: BTW, have you ever tried the "Next Topic" feature? I find it easier to get from one topic to the next, but I can't figure out how to go back to the previous topic. have you tried using the "prev topic" button ;-)

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My dear new friends, I want to thank you all for being there so I can talk with someone about my obsession with Colin. I just had a very sobering conversation with my younger sister. She came across a copy of the very mild and tame post I sent to RoP where I first told of my passion for CF/Darcy. She was shocked! Can you just imagine how she would have reacted if she read some of my contributions here!? You see, to my family and friends I am a most sensible, level-headed respectable woman. In some circles, the men won't even tell an off-colored joke in my presence. I'm sure if they ever saw this other side of me, they would think I was taken over by aliens. When you talk about other actors, I become impatient I don't see the attraction I'm my old self thinking, "How foolish, grown women acting like a bunch of teenage girls, ridculous!" I still haven't figured out why Colin does this to me. To be sure, there have been actors just as handsome, talented and sexy as he is. So, why him? In the mea while, I shall continue to revel in the very great pleasure he gives me. P.S. Has anyone else experienced this, Colin being your first encounter with obession? And if he is, do you know why?

Oh, Kathleen, join the group! I'm one of those pedestal dwellers (put there by son, husband and others who value my judgement). I dread the thought of someone from that group finding my contributions...on all of CF's boards! I'm pretty sure None of us has figured why Colin does this to us. I am still in the Darcy thrall and I alsolutely cannot keep from re-running P&P2 - daily! I have had a life-long (and it's longer than most of you here) passion for Lord Olivier, but it was nothing like this. That was adoration. Very pure and very simple. This is complex, very physical and WET...sweaty palms, palpitations, heavy breathing, all of it. My once very tailored computer (no wallpaper - no sounds) now has Darcy Wallpaper and his voice saying various things for computer events. I love it! And, when I read something like you wrote, or watch him, or hear his voice, I get a *very* special smile that we all expreience. No explaining - no dissection- just enjoy it. You're in good company. Now, drool some more =) (Brandi Harding) Hi I am new here can anyone help me? Hi and welcome. There is nothing special to do except drool about Colin Firth. Since you have found us, you must find that easy. Share your feelings with us!

A Pathetic Computer Well, this computer will not let me cut and paste (that's what you get when you use one at the library on the weekends), so here goes from memory... Use of Body Stocking Purely for the pseudo-modest IMO. Waterworld I've always been a major film person, but even I have my standards!! No, the bad reviews and the genre didn't appeal to me. Never been much of a sci-fi or futuristic person. Also, if one of my favs appears in a particularly embarassing role--I don't want to see it. I prefer my memories to be of GOOD things. And that's why this Postman thing bothers me...another one of those weirdo movies, why????? Timothy Dalton Marilyn, oh Marilyn, how nice to find you!!! Can we talk??? BTW. when you said Flash Gordon, did you meet the Rocketeer?? Actually, that one wasn't too bad. Did you ever see him in Brenda Starr??? I guess I'm going to have to put a bad over my head and go to the video store to rent the Beautician and the Beast. Or maybe I could borrow someone's children and pretend the video is for them!!! Which do you think would be more convincing? Like I said, I have standards even where my boys are concerned. ;-) I was going to wait until it showed up on cable. Olivier Marcia: I may be more of your contemporary. He caught my eye and a lot more many a moon ago. My, he was handsome...and talented. Marcia, do you see any evidence that our CF is following LO's lead in altering his face to suit the character? Olivier would regularly don different noses, etc., for each part. I keep looking very critically at CF because he looks so different in some of his movies, e.g., Apartment Zero, TEP, and it's not just the hair and/or its color. Gotta go now.

OOPS!!! I certainly didn't mean to display my full name in my previous post. There goes my anonymity! I sincerely hope and prayer no one I know stumbles upon this. For as much as I adore Colin and the immense pleasure I get from thinking about him and talking to you about him, it embarrasses me to death to think someone who doesn't "understand" should read all of this. Is there some way we can delete my last name?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, NAN!!!! Hope this works somehow, if not - take my best wishes the conventional way.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, NAN!!!! Do you see at least a bit, Nan?

(Kate) have you tried using the "prev topic" button ;-) Tthhpphhtthh! Yes, I did, but it didn't work. It appears that once I've read the messages I can't get back to them using the "previous topic" button. :-( Renate, it did blink! Many thanks m'dear ;-)

After watching P&P 30 or 40 times, I felt so unfulfilled by the ending, that I began writing my own endings. Then I found RoP and then you guys. Anyway, I wrote about their first nights together, including a scene which I later saw in Nostomo, (Mine scene). I also wrote a massage scene, he to her, because she was so sore from all that vigorous exercise and could barely walk, and then a her to him massage a few days later. I think I also wrote a very seductive piano scene. Darcy keeps asking her to play fo him as he drives her to distraction and undresses her, then she gets him back. They are definitely at laest R and occasionally X? They also have a snowball fight/seduction at Netherfield. Makes me feel good. Though I am having fun writing the G stuff too.

(Karen)...do you see any evidence that our CF is following LO's lead in altering his face to suit the character? Olivier would regularly don different noses, etc., for each part. I keep looking very critically at CF because he looks so different in some of his movies, e.g., Apartment Zero, TEP, and it's not just the hair and/or its color. Absolutely! I mentioned this on the Olivier Board (11), which would really appreiate your postings. Check it out! It is the way LO had of putting on the character of the new role he was developing - to hide Olivier! CF is gifted in this way, too, and only their soul-stirring voices betray them. Perhaps this is why CF has affected me so much....but then, some of these stirrings I never would have felt in a million years for someone so distinguished as Olivier. I put him on a high pedestal, indeed! Un ortunately, I have seen just P&P2 and none of the other CF films due to our proximity to absolutely Nothing! (Kath)...it embarrasses me to death to think someone who doesn't "understand" should read all of this. Is there some way we can delete my last name? I had the same problem, and the kind ladies here suggested that I go into spring.com and poke the registration button. There you will reregister with just a first name in both blanks (Kath, eg.) requiting names. Then I used the same password, wrote it down, and got rid of my last name! If you want to be even more indefinable, put "none" where they ask for your Email address. (StefanieB) I felt so unfulfilled by the ending, that I began writing my own endings. They are definitely at laest R and occasionally X? Don't do this to us...we droolers want to read your R-and-X-rated endings. Please tell us where we might enjoy them, too!

(Kate) have you tried using the "prev topic" button ;-) (Nan)Tthhpphhtthh! Yes, I did, but it didn't work. It appears that once I've read the messages I can't get back to them using the "previous topic" button. :-( Yeah, what it does is takes you back to any previous topics on the board (like KC for example). The only way you can see the messages you've read is to redisplay, I think. But then, you're the expert!

(Kate) Yeah, what it does is takes you back to any previous topics on the board (like KC for example). Actually, it won't even let me "press" the button...nothing at all. The only way you can see the messages you've read is to redisplay, I think. But then, you're the expert! LOL! I should be so lucky. If I were an expert I would know how to use everything--which I clearly don't. Some day I hope to catch on to this geek thing ;-)

OK. Here's the way it works. The Prev. Topic (and for that matter, The Next Topic) button will allow you to use them if there are readable messages under whatever option you have chosen to read. For example, if you choose "ALL" you should be able to Prev. Topic and Next Topic to your heart's content. If you choose "NEW", you can only use these buttons if there is something new in one or more of the previous or next topics. If change your URL to something like http://www.spring.com/yapp-bin/restric ed/browse/drool/all/since/-1, you will see everything that has been posted in the past day and can use your redisplay button to back up any number of previous messages. For example, if you want to go back three messages, just type -3 in the redisplay box and click the Redisplay button. By using the all/since/-1 URL you can move back and forth between topics because the system isn't looking for posts you haven't seen as it does when you usenew.

Myretta, sometimes you really scare me :-p Thanks for the clarification. I'll try my hand at it this week. And what are you doing up at this hour? Oooh, I'm gonna tell...

And what are you doing up at this hour? Oooh, I'm gonna tell... Well, DUH! :-( I just checked the time again, and the joke's on me--it's not you who's up late, it's me. When my eyesight starts to go I know it's time to go to bed. ;-)

They are not posted anywhere, there is no place I know of to post the R rated ones, I really do not know if any are X I am not sure what X entails. They are I am not sure how to describe. I suppose I could e-mail potions to you.

(Stefanie) They are not posted anywhere, there is no place I know of to post the R rated ones, I really do not know if any are X I am not sure what X entails. They are I am not sure how to describe. I suppose I could e-mail potions to you. Stefanie, there is a fan fic topic in this conference where it can be posted. But, before you do, please email me at nan@ntr.net and can tell you if they are R or X.

BELATED HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO NAN! I've been away for a couple of days again and missed the big day... Hey, so that's Nan on that baldie's T-shirt, yes? Hm, somewhat younger than I expected - or is that a very old photo;-)? Oh, and a Scorpio - just! My dear, now I'm sure we do not "misunderstand" each other (re a previous exchange), we simply disagree...:-D For those who hope I might know where Colin is these days - sorry, folks, still no news. (I also rely on other sources, you see... they don't always tell me...) Looking forward to Stefanie's stories... Can she match Lisa in the X department?

Male (sic) Order (Marcia) Unfortunately, I have seen just P&P2 and none of the other CF films due to our proximity to absolutely Nothing! Even on the mainland, it's not that easy finding CF movies. That's why I've started ordering them from video places. Amazon.com sells and ships videos and there are others. Go to Colin Firth FAQ and the Merchandise topic. It will give you the 800 number or web site address for a number of places. Unfortunately, there are still a bunch of movies (especially British TV movies that I think we will never see here). I can't believe that I didn't tape Nostromo when it was broadcast. Where was my mind???? Fan Fiction Stephanie, there's a place for all!! If it falls into the NC-17 (come on, we don't want to brand her ;-p) category, I believe e-mail is the method. Please put me on your mailing list! I also wrote a massage scene, he to her, because she was so sore from all that vigorous exercise and could barely walk, and then a her to him massage a few days later. What you described, sounds like fun. Of course, she would need a message after all her exercise and he after all that horsebackriding? I know my derriere gets real sore when I ride? I think I also wrote a very seductive piano scene. Darcy keeps asking her to play for him as he drives her to distraction and undresses her, then she gets him back. Much better than the piano scene in Pretty Woman. They also have a snowball fight/seduction at Netherfield. Before they were married???? When was it snowing? Or do I need to use my imagination here?? ADDITIONAL TUB OCCUPANTS Will Harrison Ford fit too?

Bloody hell, that took me by surprise - that wasn't supposed to happen. The pic is quite innocent, rather nice and reminds me of... No, I can't believe it! That's it, I'm disconnecting from the net and selling this stupid computer. Sorry, everyone. I resign forthwith.

P.S. Nan, remove the link, please. I should read the net handbook more often... Sorry. Bye.

At your request, Arami, 579 is deleted.

One last word - I think it would be better to remove the other link as well, Nan, NOW, please. It seems I've been well and truly duped. This is unbelievable. I've heard of such stories but never believed one can be fooled so easily. Well, I've had enough of the web for a long time. There's a lesson for everyone here: never, NEVER trust anyone, especially when they do you a favour... I am absolutely boiling with anger.

Thank you, Myretta. I now have a confirmation that the other link is also poisoned and must be got rid of entirely.

Arami, I don't understand. Please explain to me what happened so I can avoid whatever it was! I'm very new to the Internet and can very easily be duped as well. It bothers me greatly to see you so upset!

I made a casual contact with someone (outside this circle) - something I don't usually do! - and they passed me a link to an innocently looking image which I thought might liven up our chat here. Unfortunately I failed to vet this connection and it turned not very nice.

Just stick with your circle of friends, we'll be nice!

(Arami)BELATED HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO NAN! Thank you m'dear, it was a very pleasant day--especially after I got Myretta and Cheryl's card. LOL! I will never get over it. ;-D Hey, so that's Nan on that baldie's T-shirt, yes? Hey, no pickin' on the baldie! :-p Hm, somewhat younger than I expected - or is that a very old photo;-)? LOL! Why is that the first question everyone asks? ;-D Yes, I freely admit the photo is about 10 years old. I used the original one for a little Photoshop test in which I am draped on Colin's shoulder--it was too funny, so I had to share it. Myretta and Cheryl, quite cleverly, cut out Colin and stuck my head on the big brute's chest. And a beautiful thing it is ;-) Oh, and a Scorpio - just! By about 2 hours according to my chart. An astrologer told me if I had been born in the middle of the month, "it wouldn't have been a pretty sight" LOL! I never asked why... My dear, now I'm sure we do not "misunderstand" each other (re a previous exchange), we simply disagree...:-D Tis true...and we do it so well ;-) NOSTROMO (Karen) I can't believe that I didn't tape Nostromo when it was broadcast. Where was my mind???? You can buy Nostromo from several online stores, but it's a ridiculous price for a mediocre film. ADDITIONAL TUB OCCUPANTS (Karen) Will Harrison Ford fit too? You know, I really like Harrison Ford, but I just can't drool over him. I don't know why either. But, what the heck, bring him on in...;-D "NAUGHTY"? P.S. Nan, remove the link, please. I should read the net handbook more often... I think it would be better to remove the other link as well, Nan, NOW, please. It seems I've been well and truly duped. This is unbelievable. I've heard of such stories but never believed one can be fooled so easily. Geez, what happened? I see Myretta has anticipated me and removed whatever it was that you wanted removed (thanks, dearest). Don't worry about it, Arami--it happens. I made a casual contact with someone (outside this circle) You?! something I don't usually do! Certainly not. I can vouch for that. and they passed me a link to an innocently looking image which I thought might liven up our chat here. Unfortunately I failed to vet this connection and it turned not very nice. As I said before, these things happen to all of us at some point. I hope you will not allow the experience to make you mistrust everyone...There are some wonderful people out there to be met, I think. But you're usually so cautious, I can't imagine what happened.

So where is this fanfic page. and how does one get to it????? I'm curious.

Are you in suspense Laura? Will they link to our discussion from the fanfic page?

(Terry)Just stick with your circle of friends, we'll be nice! Thanks, pal. (Nan)you're usually so cautious, I can't imagine what happened. Too much watching/talking Playmaker ;-)!

(Laura) So where is this fanfic page. and how does one get to it????? I'm curious. You can go to: http://www.spring.com/yapp-bin/restricted/read/drool/34 It's a long loader--starting from last winter, but it's a hoot. (Arami) Too much watching/talking Playmaker ;-)! Well, that'll do it to ya' ;-)

NOSTROMO (Karen) I can't believe that I didn't tape Nostromo when it was broadcast. Where was my mind??? (Nan) You can buy Nostromo from several online stores, but it's a ridiculous price for a mediocre film. I know. I'm waiting for the price to come down--significantly--or be rebroadcast. So, if anyone sees that it's going to be on PBS, or A&E or anything else, please let me know!!! I just may have to rent it though because of all the references to the WET mine scene. I don't remember it :-( and now I am sooo curious. ADDITIONAL TUB OCCUPANTS (Nan) You know, I really like Harrison Ford, but I just can't drool over him. I don't know why either. But, what the heck, bring him on in...;-D Agreed, not a drool. He's just getting better as he gets older...in the Sean Connery vein. COSTNER SOUND FILE I do hope that you didn't test it at work!!! I guess I should have warned you. ;-p FANFIC (Laura) So where is this fanfic page. and how does one get to it????? I'm curious. It still is topic 34, isn't it?? Of course, with all the people pulling their stories, is anything left in there? Oh, yes, someone had mentioned (was it you Arami?) that Lisa would e-mail her Darcy Diaries and The Experiment. I sent her a couple of e-mails a few months ago (after the big to do) and she never replied. Also, she appears to be on hiatus (another word for studying) from her writing, so I don't think now is the time to bother her. If anyone else has copies of her stories, we wouldn't have to bother her. What has happened to the CF drool? Is everyone out of town for Thanksgiving?

I have copies of Lisa's stories... :-P

Can you e-mail them?

Ah, there's a crunch... well, maybe, but not just yet. I may be able to pass them to you, but you'll have to wait a while until it's sorted.

Playmaker After following Bethan's incredibly explicit instructions, I SEE WHAT SHE SEES!!! I can't believe I didn't catch it before, but, well, there it is... However, I have a hard time believing they would do this. I mean, I always thought they would be wearing beige swimsuits or something. Just like, when Darcy gets out of his bath, I'm SURE Colin is wearing something, esp. with that freaky valet around with the bad wig. So, being an analytical Virgo (oh, my claim to fame: CF and I have the same birthday!! , I thought, perhaps it's just an illusion with that wavy glass block, it does seem to "extend" images. However, the way that THIS image is extended, well, it's much too realistic. Femme Fatale I'm having a difficult time locating this, at least locally. Are there, well, just certain "types" of video stores that have this? No luck with Blockbuster or Tower or Hollywood Video.

SPRING CLEANING Ladies, I think it's time to give this poor old tired board a rest... Topic #59 is now the General Colin Drool (to replace this board) Go to: http://www.spring.com/yapp-bin/restricted/read/drool/59/new Topic #53 remains the "Colin Firth - Keepsakes and other amusements" board Go to: http://www.spring.com/yapp-bin/restricted/read/drool/53/new Topic #67 is now the "Colin Firth - Film Discussion" board Go to: http://www.spring.com/yapp-bin/restricted/read/drool/59/new Topic #68 is now the "Colin Firth - Darcy Drool" board Go to: http://www.spring.com/yapp-bin/restricted/read/drool/68/new If there are any other Colin topics you'd like to see added, please tell me.