There was a Brady Bunch series where Jan, the middle daughter, complained that ‘It’s all about Marcia! Marcia!Marcia!”
I think we can easily apply this thinking to our little fandom, as it does all seem to be about Thorin! Thorin! Thorin!
I think it’s only natural that the lead-up to Richard’s biggest step in his career means we have shifted focus from other beloved characters.
I have observed that about 80% of Armitage news and posts is connected to The Hobbit.
Believe me, I know I’m guilty of focusing a majority of my posts on that little sexy bushy-eyebrowed devil!
I too am beyond excited about December, although I’ve vowed not to send a penny on merchandise until I actually see the movie, but it does make me feel like I’m ungrateful to the other RA characters.
Let’s not forget the months at a time when there’d be absolutely no RA news.
The drought was painful, and yet we survived and thrived because we found hidden depths in the characters available to us.
We had to dig a little deeper and flex our creative muscle to shed new light on old characters.
I miss Thornton and Porter a little and wonder when they will once again get the attention they deserve.
I came across the following image at Debbie Does Doodle and it immediately made me think that it’s focusing on the wrong character from the Robin Hoodstory
Here’s the styling, which really embodied Robin, but interprets it in a way that any woman would feel feminine and sexy.
Gone are the green tights and dodgy hat.
I especially like the arrow earrings and gold leaf bracelets.
I though about how to reinterpreted the style of our Sherwood sweetheart Guy of Gisborne, and perhaps it could serve as inspiration for a mild version of a Grizzly Gizzy Halloween costume, or a least a themed outfit that nods towards him.
I see plenty of leather, beautiful boots, an interesting studded trench and some green velvet, here present in the form of a clutch bag.
The thighs are on full display and the shoulders are bold.
What’s missing?
I doubt any modern woman could afford to be tied up quite as often as Guy seems to be!
Let’s leave the rope at home!
I’m especially excited about the black pearl Ciate nail varnish.
I’m actually going to get my hands on it today and I’m still not sure if I love it of find it really weird.
Because I’ve been eating very healthy, my nails are very long and strong, so I may end up looking like I was given a manicure by Morticia Addams.
I’ll keep you posted
Have a wonderful Gizzy Day, take some fashion tips from him and strut like you won’t fit in the door frame!
I was meaning to write about this story over a month ago, but it got side-tracked.
It seems that Keith Allen, who is constantly described by British tabloids as ‘Lily’s Dad’, will be taking a cocktail of Class A drugs on British TV.
Allen, who has a history of drug use, will be under strict doctor supervision.
This will be part of Channel 4′s Drugs Live, a program, which will be screened in the Autumn, that will examine the effects drugs like cocaine, marijuana and ecstasy have.
I really don’t have an opinion regarding the program, and will reserve judgment until it airs, although it does seem like a very controversial idea, and no doubt will bring in plenty of viewers.
In a world where having sex live on Big Brother, and selling booze at petrol stations, is apparently OK, some may regard this next step as natural.
It did however get me thinking of Sheriff Vasey.
Talk about mood swings!
I wonder if Allen drew upon his experiences to add that note of drug-infused madness to the character.
An addiction to some mood-altering substance could explain his volatile behavior, controversial ideas, and why he was so prone to violence.
There’s a twinkle of madness in Vasey’s eyes.
Of course, his temperament, and horrible behaviour towards Guy of Gisborne, could simply be the result of a thoroughly nasty character.
Maybe the sheriff’s simply high on life, and drunk on power!
This image of Thorin, Gizzy, Thornton, and bearded Armitage, created by our super talented Seba, from Gisborne’s Boy, is one of my favorites
It’s hard not to be swept away by Richard Armitage.
Even producers agree, and have hired Richard to play in a tornado movie.
I think all of us hope that if a tornado sweeps Richard away, he’ll land right on our doorstep.
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Both Margaret Hale and her cousin doubted the value of cotton.
Today, I prove them wrong with this snazzy cotton shopping bag!
This one-of-a-kind illustration, created by our very talented Seba from Gisborne’s Boy, shows the most handsome that blue, black and orange has to offer!
This set of characters is actually quite appropriate.
Guy tries to do as much damage as he possibly can, Lucas tries to stop him, and the good doctor A ends up picking up the pieces.
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This cotton shopping bag, with this adorable illustration by our very talented Seba from Gisborne’s Boy!
Why is it that the naughtiest RA characters are the sexiest?
Anyway, the Bad Boys are out on the town.
I hope Ricky remembers not to drink and drive, Guy not to drink and stab, and Lee not to drink and cheat!
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It’s a continuing historical novel series written by Bernard Cornwell about 9th century Britain, and you may have heard of because our own Mr Armitage was kind enough to provide his voice (and acting talent) to the audiobook version of the third novel, The Lords of the North.
If there was any justice in the world, he would have recorded all 5 books, but I presume the chances of that now are slim to none.
I wrote a post on the audiobook when I was first listening it, but I’ll just repeat myself by saying this is a must for any Armitage fan.
I’ve heard comments that the CD set is hard to come by and/or very expensive, so I hope most of you will get your hands on it, one way or another.
The series contains the following books:
Before I move on, let me make one thing clear.
I wasn’t sure about all that Saxon, Viking, Dane blood-spilling, vengence-seeking malarkey.
It seemed very far removed from what I usually enjoy, but I’m so happy I took the chance.
It is well worth it!
Just as the Spinners weave the fate or mere mortals, Cornwell creates a tapesty of wonderful characters and events.
I have a controversial suggestion, though.
Before you read the first book of the series, start with the RA audiobook.
I know it may seem like a foolish idea, seeing that this is all one long saga, with characters intertwined, and with extensive backstories, but there’s one reason why I suggest it.
When reading the books, I hear Richard Armitage.
His voice is Uhtred’s voice.
That’s enough of a reason to start from the middle.
Uhtred of Bebbanburg
Although he’s described as a very tall strong man, wide in the shoulder and chest, with long blonde hair and a bushy beard, I can’t help but see him like this:
Uhtred, for me, is Guy of Gisborne, season 3.
Torn between loyalties, haunted by past actions, a victim of cruel fate.
He’s brash and arrogant, rude and offensive.
He switches sides like a flag in the wind.
He fights, and smirks, is ruthless, but deep inside has a kind heart.
He’s described as smelling as bad as a wild boar, but that’s another thing I choose to ignore.
By the way, I know my timeline is very off, but the heart wants Uhtred to resemble Guy, so what can I do?
Anyway, what’s a century (or three) among friends
There are some parallels to be draw between Guy’s relationship with Sheriff Vasey, and Uhtred’s with King Alfred, but I don’t want to spoil the story.
Uhtred, just like Guy, seems to favour ladies that are untamed, like soaring eagles.
There are many other parallels, but I’ll shut up now
I hope I’ve encouraged you to give the Cornwell books a try, but now I’m off to finish The Pale Horseman.
I can’t wait to see what happens to Uhtred, although mid book 3 there’s a twist in the plot that left me sobbing.
I literally mean a grown woman, listening to an audiobook, bawling her eyes out because something terrible happens to a fictional character.
Oh dear, not sure what that says about me…
Almost forgot to add a little sample of Armitage reading The Lords of the North!
@KarinaOure Turns out we weren't allowed to vote more than once. Yup, I'm through with participating if they're going to change the rules... 1 month ago
@KarinaOure Yup, me too which is a new thing :( Seems they caught on that we're a little on the craycray side LOL! 1 month ago
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