The Richard Armitage Blog Reunion- Post #2: Berlin Station Review

Me trying to get fancy-artsy:

The moment has come for me to give a summary

of Berlin Station, Season 1...

in limerick form.

You're welcome!
(Even though you didn't ask for/desire such a thing. It's here.)

There once was an agent named Daniel,
worked in Germ'ny for ol' Uncle Samuel.

wore dark clothes and bit gloves,

(like Gizzy, our love)

wants to keep Station from growing more scandal.


He kissed ladies to solve certain crimes.

(Even bore nekkid peaches a few times!!!)

Had to chuck a few phones,
when his cover was blown...

 

and to get rid of the women in line.

Actual footage of mobs chasing Agent Miller

Though Danny may seem a bit sullen,
has a soft spot for his sweet German cousin.

When things go south,

he has a foul mouth
and self-soothes with lots of buttons.

The end.



Like I mentioned in my previous post, I just finished watching
Season 1 of Berlin Station. I've enjoyed seeing Richard play this
dark clothed, glove-biting, cussing American CIA agent.

It's very Lucas North in Spooks with a bit of Gizzy thrown in
and all the profile shots I love in North & South.
(The man has a great profile.)

At first, I hated Richard using an American accent since 
I LOVE his deep British voice. Either I got used to it, 
or he became better at it, because I stopped focusing on his
accent altogether.  Bravo, Richard!  I am excited to see
what happens next.  (No spoilers, please!)

Check out my previous post to see what
I've been up to since letting this blog gather too much dust.

I hope all of you awesome Armitage friends
are living your best lives and able to get your dose
of RA goodness often. :)  Don't forget to fill us in on
what you've been up to as well- either on your own blog,
twitter: #RABlogReunion, or comment below.
Cheers!

F4 Day 4: An Armitage Limerick

There once was a fellow named Richard,

who, as Thorin, got stuck in a blizzard.
but fear not, dwarf-lovers,
for he indeed gained safe cover,

and his side-kick was a really cool wizard.

Go get 'em, boys!

There were also cravats and nice hair,

when he played Mr. Hot-Piercing-Stare.

While watching "North & South,"

you'll wipe drool from your mouth,

or maybe fall out of your chair!

Dang you, Thornton!

Then there's ol' Gizzy in leather...

who was quite the hot-tempered, mean feller.

Though jaded and grim,

you can't help but love him,

unless you're a hermit cave-dweller.

The guyliner. The stubble. The brooding.

Of course there's our Lucas from Spooks,

who battled terrorists, blonde ladies and nukes.

I will always deny

that he was a bad guy,

'cause it surely was some kind of fluke!

I don't believe any of it, I tell you!  *sniff*



But Harry, with his sweaters and smile,

makes being an RA fan so worth while!

He's such a nice guy,

you can't help but sigh,

even if he doesn't have the best style.

Adorbes.

 Speaking of style... there's this chap named Monet.

Though it's never implied that he's gay,

he loves cheerful bright colors,

like his creative, artsy brothers,
and would die wearing something bland and gray!

Don't look at me like that.  Pink looks great on you, Claude!

John Porter seems hardened and tough,
with those muscles and weapons and scruff.
Rescuing one-handed ladies,
saving African babies,
we learn on the inside, he ain't rough.

Ah, the original Porter pic.

 Dear Richard, many thanks for these guys,
who bring entertainment to many a fan's lives.
We all sure do love them,
so keep 'em on-commin',
and may your career continue to thrive! :)

Lookin' good, Mr. A!

  For more RA limericks, click HERE.

Remember to visit
fanstravaganza.com
to see what all the other bloggers
are up to this week! 



The RA Fan Blog Experience *updated*

It all started one April-y day,

when a cravated chap crossed my way.

My heart went a-thud!
Could this be fangurly love?

I must tell you the answer was yay.

Then I met the man dressed in all black.

(He could-a worn an old gurney sack.)

So jaded, so gloom!
Yet all I could do was *swoon*

Note to self: Get your sanity back!

That was about when this blog first started,

meant to be silly and cRAzy and light-hearted.

I just HAD to crack jokes

over our love of this bloke!

So away my creative side twas carted.

In the beginning there were only a few

other Armitage bloggers that I knew.

Then, met more and more friends,

we must've started a trend,

now it seems like the popular thing to do!

Limericks, FanstRAvaganzas and stick figures,

look-a-likes, videos and hot pictures,

a little somethin' for us all,

and I've had quite a ball

gushing over everything from guyliner to whiskers!

This has been such a fun little pastime

for a stay-at-home mom who needed "me time."

Made friends from all over,

the world feels a bit closer,

<--- brought together by our partner in crime.

I hope you've enjoyed checking out this site too.
Dear blog readers, I must say thank you!

For your comments and kindness,

and shared love of His Highness,

Though now it is time to say "adieu."

With 3 kiddos and new house a-buildin',

spare time has been something I'm missin'!
But only sort of retiring (like Brett Favre)

and will still be RAdmiring,

so check back for SFR now and then!

*Hugs*

Not to get all overly sentimental or anything... but words really can't describe how grateful I am to you all for making this hobby extra fun for me.  I feel like I've been a big slacker lately, but that's how it goes sometimes!  If anything RA-related pops into my head, or if/when life slows down in the future... I'll be back.  (Said like the Terminator.)  Until then, there are almost 2 years worth of posts to skim through, if you're interested.  I used to post nearly every day, so there's plenty of random RA-related stuff here! :)  Also, there are so many wonderful RA blogs out there now.  Links are available on the right side of the screen under "enjoyable blogs."  I will continue to visit them when I can and add my 2 cents... so don't think you're rid of my dorkiness, fellow bloggers. haha.  I will still be checking my email, so please feel free to send me messages or leave comments, blog readers... I love to hear from you. :)

*UPDATE*
I woke up this morning to find that Mulubinba has also decided to take a break from blogging.  What a crazy coincidence!  She is one of "the few" original RA bloggers I mentioned above.  We created our blogs within a week or so of each other. Through her blog, I met Ragtag (who wrote the most hilarious JT post ever) and it was just the three of us for a while, until we were joined by several others... each adding their own "flavor" and style to the scene.  I'm bummed that Mulubinba and Ragtag are not longer blogging.  Which makes me a big ol' hypocrite, right?  (It's like I'm thinking, "Nobody else can take a break but me... I need the rest of you in place for my entertainment, dang it!")  I'm glad we can still stay in touch and that there are awesome RA blogs out there who are still rollin'.  Keep up the good work, ladies! :)     

RA's 39th Birthday Bash

In honor of our favorite actor's big day on August 22nd...

Happy Birthday, our dear Richie-poo!
This limerick round-up is for you.
Enjoy your next year,
we wish you good cheer,
please keep doin' that great acting you do!
     ~Nat

 

An Armitage from Leicester named Richard,

crafts characters quite cracking and myriad.

When he faffs with his hair,
you know someone else is there
whilst his stubble resembles the Iliad.
     ~by pi

There once was a man named Harry,
who got stuck with me in the library.
It was a dark stormy night,
Harry didn't put up a fight,
and now I'M the Vicar of Dibley!
     ~by tyme4t

The handsome and brooding John Thornton,
much adored by the ladies of Milton,
cared little for tail,
bar the lovely Miss Hale,
who eventually became Mrs. Thornton.
     ~by anonymous1

There once was a Guy so abhorred,
who wielded a bodacious big sword.
Marian he tickled
but she was so fickle,
a bodkin was her only reward.
     ~by pi

A flirty-girty life guard called Lee
taught water aerobics, you see.
When he flung off his clothes,
His snug Speedos to expose,
the women all swooned, especially me!
     ~by MillyMe

There was a girl who didn't want the guy.
We all ask the big question: "Why?"
But she said, "Please say no more!"

and send him to the floor,

and he went home to his mother to cry.

     ~by Alfie

Lucas, eyes so blue and so serious,
the thought of him makes me delirious!
From Russia , tortured and gaunt,
and Miss Caulfield came to flaunt,
while he is so deep, dark, and mysterious.
     ~by Myra

There once was a black knight named Guy,
who caught the attention of many a maidens’ eye.
But only one did he want for a wife,
and she caused him no end of strife,
yet he was loyal to her ‘til the day he died.
     ~by Mulubinba

He says many things he really should not:
"Handy with a screwdriver, how can that be hot?"
"I'm gangly and tall,"
"My nose is not small."
Pants-throwers among us just take your shot!
     ~by anonymous2

There once was a man clad in camo,
who carried around lots of ammo.
You better beware,
if he's tied to a chair,
the ladies will fall out of theirs, blam-o!
     ~Nat

There was a young man named JT,
who told his love, "Look back at me."
His brooding was the price,
for a scene so nice
and fitting of Stanislavski.
     ~by RAFrenzy

In rags or in jeans or a tux,
RA looks like a million hot bucks!
That lovely dark hair,
that blue piercing stare,
I'll take one please, and make him deluxe!
     ~anonymous3

There once was a man from the west.
As an actor, to me he's the best!
I first saw him in Robin Hood,
though dear old Guy was not good,
I still enjoyed the RA fest!
     ~by Layla Rose

Lucas North came in from the cold.
His future is uncertain we're told.
But I can’t bear the thought,
for him to be naught,
on "Spooks" where his secrets unfold.
     ~by RAFrenzy

Upon hearing that Richard Armitage will be heading
to Los Angeles to seek fame and fortune~

Don’t leave for LA -- there are quakes,
fake boobs and the agents are snakes.
Though I am married (just a little)
and not model thin (have a middle)
when I see you the earth truly shakes.
     ~by anonymous4

How I love a man in a top hat!
Sideburns, looking dashing at that.
Add a furrowing brow,
all the brooding to allow,
and my heart will stop, seconds flat.
     ~by anonymous5

There once was a fellow named Guy,
who wore leather and was easy on the eye.
One sad day he died,
and I broke down and cried;
to this day, I still call it a lie.
     ~by Zyradustorm

Can anyone possibly look better
than Harry in his striped, fuzzy sweater?
I'd never dismiss
a payment to kiss
with tongue-- after all, I'm not a debtor.
     ~by anonymous3

Of his plans RA did state
the comedy "A Rover" is his fate.
This makes me declare,
"To England, I’ll go there!"
If we ever really get a firm date.
     ~by bZirk




Bringing to life the character's tale,
with that voice we know so well.
Horatia joined the gang of gals,
Phoebe and Venetia are her pals,
but for Uthred, Sylvester, Damerel, Rule & even Lovelace we fell.
     ~by iz4blue

Guy of Gisborne was never a bore,
in the leather he so deliciously wore.
His presence gave lie
to Marian’s vociferous deny
of her barely repressed inner PHWOAR!
     ~by RAFrenzy



Monet did have a beard that was awful,
but the truth is that RA’s just chocked-full
of talent that's higher than the sky,
he’s played four Johns - and a Guy,
and he’s got killer looks that should be unlawful.
     ~by Zyradustorm

Read me a story, dear man,
about Winnie the Witch or Flat Stan.
With those crinkles and voice,
I don't have a choice,
but to be an RA Cbeebies fan.
     ~anonymous6

I understand RA likes to ski.
Doing major moguls with him might agree.
If he came where I live,
maybe Spillane and Demong some lessons will give,
and RA's berserking would become reality.
     ~by bZirk



There was a Victorian gent called John T,
who was as handsome as handsome can be!
When he removed his cravat,
ladies swooned and fell with a splat,
because Mr. Thornton was such a gorgeous chappy.
     ~by Jen

There once was an Arms “Master in Chief,”
who had dashing good looks and great teeth.
His dream was to be Sheriff,
but he wouldn’t get there if,
he didn’t first get rid of Keith.
     ~by Zyradustorm

I would like to interrupt, if I may,
for we all would just like to say,
that your talent is such,
and we love you so much,
we hope you have the best birthday!
     ~by Phylly3

*Thanks to everyone who participated. *