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tinky says
That's ok, don't kill yourself to finish by tomorrow -- join in the discussion when you can. I know what you mean - even though I read the book long before I saw the movie, on going back to it I could not see any Briony or Cecelia other than that little actress and Kiera Knightley! When he describes Cee as having a horsey face, it's like a moment of old fashioned TV "technical difficulties" in my brain! Manleigh Hall was started back in the Spring as a place to experiment with our little Anglophile fantasy selves...we've had two live events, which are chaotic but fun, which then led to some expanded narrative in some cases....I've had to use it sparingly as it can become a little too absorbing....
plum hawkins says
Dear Lady Tanqueray, I'd be very interested in doing a feature on you for Hello! magazine -- the rags, the riches, the triumph over adversity, the journey from cabbage to caviar. I can be reached at plumh@live.com and we can do our Q&A by laptop and Blackberry. What do you say, ducks? A nation wants to know.Yrs truly, Plum Hawkins
You make looking like Ed Harris sound like a bad thing -- I wouldn't say no!!
Your truly attended the final concert ever of The Police this evening at Madison Square Garden...opening act was the B-52s! It was fabulous. Sting is still gorgeous - not an ounce of flab, handsome as ever. Behind me and just to the left sat Chris Meloni and his wife, so I was able to use my peripheral vision to spy. In the presence of 2 of the sexiest men on the planet! They were probably thinking the same about me...
I've introduced you to the mob at our "Welcome New Members" thread...it's our little meet and greet. I'm by the ice sculpture.
Sounds good to me, my dear! We actually have a real live Kiwi in our midst, Lady Hermione ffotheringhay-featherstonehaugh (p. fungy-fanshaw), who is elderly and in poor health but manages to rush to the staunch defence of the Victorians whenever challenged.
Ah, Lady Tanqueray, you are a tonic. Any Christian name, or must we simply refer to you as your Ladyship?
Oops you posted your note to me on your own page! I've done that before, too...Oh, my dear, I was there dutifully on opening weekend - such a disappointment. They handed out feedback cards, and it was all multiple choice. I handed it back and said, I can't tell you what was wrong with this film by checking these boxes, I'm afraid. Yes, we have fun at AA. Part serious book talk, part silliness. I apologise for outing you - because it's a private group, and we used to have "interlopers", I felt I had to vouch for you! No matter, just come up with a fun British name - the sillier and the more U the better . . . and you'll fit right in. Let's talk this weekend - I'd love to catch up!
tanks says
I KNEW you would've seen Brideshead. Yes, it was the right thing to draw me out of my shell, and I like what I've seen of other discussions in AA. I'm definitely going to read Atonement and post - it'll be my first Ian McEwan book. What else should I read of his? Love your avatar, young, sexy Peter O'Toole. Yum!
So "Brideshead" was the right bit of cheese to draw you out of your hole!!!!!! How ARE you? You should join in our little reindeer games at AA - we have silly fun pretending to be aristos. How ARE you?
I hope all is well! We should talk via telecommunications soon!
Oh, yes, that was the general gist. I know, you've got a big new job and a dog that has to pee. But it can be kind of fun. Shelfari, that is, not the peeing.
Sigh.
shahrzad h says
where I live Keaton has always been an intellectual alternative for chaplin,still the silent hero I guess with all his greatness, is nothing compared to the genius!
I just find it so...centering (or something like that zen place of creation) to try to write about the books I love. Haven't watched "The General" yet, but soon...I see from your shelf that I'd better get on board the Keaton express or I'm missing something!
Oh, good, you're starting to stock your shelf! You know I've never read any Gaddis, and have been curious about him. He's Pynchonesque, right? Now you have to start adding your opinions to the books so we can chat back and forth about them! I'm slowly working my way through my huge shelf, opining very pompously on everything in sight.
Umm, I meant to type "browsing your shelves". Not "selves." Down, Sybil, down! Sit!
Hi, Jeannie! Welcome to the club! Looking forward to browsing your selves and having lots of virtual coffee tawk ....