Selfish Thoughts, Part 2

To fill you in on the whole
sister-borrowing-Nat's-North & South-DVD,
here's part of a conversation that happened over the weekend:

Nat:  So, what did you think of North & South?

Allie: I have a new crush!

Nat: *smirking and nodding to herself knowingly* 

I knew you would!  Heh heh.

Allie: Yep... I just love Higgins!!!

Nat: *stands there speechless, blinking & open-mouthed

while Allie continues to talk about the movie*

Allie:  I could barely understand Mrs. Thornton

with her deep, mumbling voice... Fanny was so funny! 

Margaret's parents were kind of annoying, but sweet. Her brother

was cute.  I felt sorry for Henry Lennox... and Boucher, how sad! 

I LOVE the soundtrack... *starts singing the main theme*

DUM... da dum da dum DA DA DAAAA!!!

Nat:  But... but...

what about JOHN THORNTON!?

*pictures this smouldering image in her head...
and then joins in singing the N&S theme song.*

Allie: I like him too. The way he stares

at Margaret was SO intense!  The train scene!!!

Nat: *breathes a sigh of relief, knowing she won't
have to commit her sister to a mental institution for
not recognizing the beauty of JT and his piercing stare.*  

Allie:  Higgins was definitely my favorite, though.
He is that cuddly teddy bear type!

Nat:  *reconsiders the mental institution idea for a split second*

Allie: We should watch it together next time

and invite Mom and Kate too.

Nat:  Sounds like a plan. 
Now give my DVD back, dammit!!!

~The end~

[Okay, so that last sentence wasn't spoken out loud. :)
And for the record, Higgins is my 2nd favorite character. 
I was just surprised that Allie chose him over Thornton.  Thornton!]

So... while I still don't have an RA convert under my belt, there is
definitely another N&S lover out there. (And though my
sister may not share our over-the-top enthusiasm for JT,
it was so much fun to discuss the movie with her!)

2nd plan of action to lure Allie into the fold~
Mr. Harry Kennedy!

I'll keep you posted. :)

Selfish Thoughts

My sister Allie has always been

one of my best friends.

Since we were little, she has put up with me

being the bossy older sibling and I've put up with her

wanting to borrow all of my favorite things...

but we're not talking about Tasha the doll

or my ABC blankey right now.

Allie currently  has my copy of "North & South"

and I'm feeling a little antsy.

(She doesn't even know

the correct name of the film.

She keeps calling it "North by East"

or "That Richard Armi-whatever Movie.")

I am resisting the urge to revert back to my toddler days~

snatching the DVD away from her and shouting, "Mine!!!"

while she sobs, "Moooommy!  Natalie won't shaaare!"

No, I'm much too mature to do such a thing now.

I'm merely thinking about doing it.

To be continued...



Thornton Thursday~ Lovely JT Art

Click to enlarge.

Look Back at Me by ~ManderFFA on deviantART

"Sometimes you just stop hearing it." - Lucas North

This is a great vid by GizTheGunslinger.

(Not too long, great Lucas clips, cool ending.)

*Pause the blog's background music (bottom of screen) before viewing.*

Like a good neighbor... Richard is there.

I really hate the State Farm insurance commercials

that are shown over and over here in the US... but one tiny plus
I'll give them is their spokes person's hair reminds me of
Richard's circa Gizzy Season 1 & 2.

(Apologies in advance for annoying commercial.)

*Remember to pause the blog's background music (bottom of screen) before viewing.*

State Farm must have figured that having
a Richard hair double would be like gold in the bank.

 Unfortunately, that Eddie Matos
fellow is a bit too smiley.  He hasn't learned
the art of the brood...

Eddie: "I can't brood!  I have to show off my dimples!"

 If you discover a Richard look-a-like

(or just a person's feature that reminds you of him)
let me know: armitageblog@yahoo.com

Photo Friday ~ Holey Jeans

Tell us what we don't know.

I just wanted to point out that Richard won another poll contest at Dezzy's

Hollywood Spy blog.  (This one asking who should be the next James Bond.) 

Check it out HERE.  Dang right RA would make a good Bond!

Robin Hood Vids

Here are two Robin Hood videos by Liisakee.

They don't show much of Gizzy, but I like them so much, I have to share.

*Be sure to pause the blog's background music (bottom of screen) before viewing.*

The first one is on the serious side.

I love the song and all the scenes of Robin's gang.

You can't watch it and not feel sentimental!

This one cracked me up.  (Oh, Vasey and PJ...)

Lovely Lucas

Do you have a selective memory when it comes to Lucas North?

If yes, then you've come to the right place.

The only Johns around here are Thornton, Porter & Standring...

and Lucas is still a hot MI5 agent doing good.  The end.

I was browsing the Russian Richard Armitage site

and found some lovely pics of Lucas that I hadn't seen before.  Must share.

Exhibit A:

Lucas + brooding stare + jeans + manly stance = HOT!

Exhibit B:

Love the haircut and the eyebrow/crinkle thing going on here.

Exhibit C:

He's looking straight at me!  Can't... look... away...!

Exhibit D:

Look at those long legs!

Exhibit E:

One of my new favorite Lucas pics.

Jawline.  Sideburns.  Furrowed brow.  Love it!

Don't be sad when you think of Lucas.

Just remember: selective memory,

and think pretty thoughts.

Gisborne Drawing

Check out this lovely Gizzy drawing by Julia:

Nice, eh?  I especially like the Guyliner. :)

Julia is from the UK and just started a blog, which you may view HERE.

Seeing Julia's amazing skill with a pencil & paper,
I couldn't help but think of my attempts at capturing Sir Guy
in black & white as well...

although my efforts are clearly more realistic!  (I kid.) 

I really do admire the many talents of our fellow RA fans, whether artistic,
literary or friendship skills (yes, that's a talent) are possessed.
Keep it up, peeps.