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Academy of Armitage Studies -- the Research continues

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Theresahollyinyourmind · 10/12/2010 22:58

Welcome to our newest faculty building. Make yourselves comfortable and ignore the smell of paint. We cannot keep up with the demand for new premises.

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MrsLucasNorthPole · 15/12/2010 12:12

I went on a date once with a very well off South African bloke - he had some extremely odd idea ideas about people - suffice to say I didn't go for a repeat performance...

StripeyMoon · 15/12/2010 12:15

Yes I do Missy, several in fact and I am getting very behind! Nice piece of art work there thank you .

Agreed Mrs LN!

asmallbunchofmistletoe · 15/12/2010 12:22

I'm wondering, Stripey, whether the Armitage Effect can be detected in your designs. Did the client actually request an underground Spooks viewing room with en-suite [cold] shower? Xmas Wink

StripeyMoon · 15/12/2010 12:34

I am currently trying to design a building he cannot break out of (in a non stalkerish way!). He seems to manage to escape from every one he is in no matter how secure they are Grin.

We do design a lot of home cinema rooms, I wonder if I can preload Spooks, Strike Back, N&S etc. onto the systems before I sign the buildings off...

Theresahollyinyourmind · 15/12/2010 14:27

I seem to be doing a lot of staggering today. It was very cold for the jungle too. I could have done with that nice strong soldier boy to help me home with the baskets but I managed to engage some porters to carry home the main haul.

The other news is Lady Gaga seems to have invaded Limpopoland. She was warbling away in just about every shop I went into, either Liking it Rough or in search of Disco Sticks. One only hopes that the Limpopoians don't understand the lyrics. Pas devant les singes.

Stripey, if you fancy a trip to Limpopoville all expenses paid, you could come and design me one of your special viewing rooms, though I would prefer it to be Equal Armitage Opportunies, rather than just Spooks. Thenk you (South Efrican eccent)

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StripeyMoon · 15/12/2010 14:44
Theresahollyinyourmind · 15/12/2010 14:47

I hope you do comfy seats. I am not fussy about cupholders and popcorn hoppers, on the other hand.

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Theresahollyinyourmind · 15/12/2010 14:49

Oh, and you'd better throw in tropical strength air-conditioning

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asmallbunchofmistletoe · 15/12/2010 17:48

Oooh. Am loving the idea of a Stripey-designed Armitage viewing room. Naturally, there would be no vulgar popcorn and Kia Ora receptacles. For myself, I would require a small tray to hold my Spode teacup and plate of ratafia biscuits although, for late night viewings, these might be replaced by a crystal glass of Polish cordial. As for general style (although of course this would be for Stripey's professional judgment), I'm thinking modern facilities meets Odeon Art Deco.

Stripey - Could we construct something along these lines as an annex to the Academy? Do you think we could be on Grand Designs with the lovely Kevin?

Did you manage to get all you required at the trading post, Holly?

Theresahollyinyourmind · 15/12/2010 18:07

Oh , the viewing room sounds wonderful, may I suggest though Scotchguarding the upholstery in case we spit out our china tea/lemon barley water/ Polish cordial at some especially telling scene. It will help too if anyone wants doughnuts, they can be quite sticky, and it's not polite to suck your fingers. I'm talking to you, Mr North.

I luurve Odeon art deco, though anything Stripey feels best as long as it's not too like the building where Sarah threw her boss over the rail. i.e. cold and clinical, like a futuristic dentist's surgery.

I had quite a successful raid on visit to the trading post thank you Missy, though I forgot a few items, after being sorely distracted by disco sticks et al., and trying not to bop along to the music. I shall have to get them by bush telegraph tomorrow.

I do hope indeed I shall not be called on to explain the lyrics of thet cetchy little tune. Perhaps I should shrug it off as a meaningless traditional English refrain, of the order of ''hey nonny nonny''

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Theresahollyinyourmind · 15/12/2010 18:13

Evidence for the prosecution

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StripeyMoon · 15/12/2010 18:20

I really don't think we should be discouraging Mr North from finger sucking.

StripeyMoon · 15/12/2010 18:21
asmallbunchofmistletoe · 15/12/2010 18:26

Yes, I had wondered about the need to Scotchguard the velveteen upholstery. This is my idea of cinema heaven and perhaps we might find something like this saucy minx in an architectural salvage yard to incorporate into the scheme. We could then have an elegant opening party, wearing our bias-cut satin gowns and diamante dress clips. The gentleman, of course, would be wearing evening dress and looking devilishly handsome.

But, as you say, anything that does not resemble a dental surgery (which art deco sometimes does, sadly, if everything is white and chrome) would be fine and I wowuld not want to inhibit Stripey's creativity.

Theresahollyinyourmind · 15/12/2010 18:28

We must issue him special finger-sucking dispensation, then, Stripey. After all, it's your building.

Maybe if we're good, he'll give us one

Can anyone see where he got them from?

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asmallbunchofmistletoe · 15/12/2010 18:29

Pay attention, Stripey. We have proper RIBA-accredited work for you here.

StripeyMoon · 15/12/2010 18:34

OK I have been taking your brief re the viewing room and will create something wonderful for all viewing opportunities and academic studies of Armitage cinematogrpahy.

I'm thinking you're looking for something along the lines of this little outfit - No 11 Titanic themed...

asmallbunchofmistletoe · 15/12/2010 18:34

It would be more polite to use a fork

StripeyMoon · 15/12/2010 18:36
Theresahollyinyourmind · 15/12/2010 18:37

You should have seen the cinema where I used to go to children's matinees. Alas, it is no more, but it was a little gem. Full on deco inside and out and so comfortable.

I don't recall any sinuous lovelies there though I was maybe too intent on the next episode of the cliff-hanger to look around too much.

I knew I should have taken John Porter along with me to the trading post, but I think Stripey has him shut up in one of her buildings. A big gun would certainly act as a deterrent to asking too many awkward questions about modern-day English expressions, but maybe a big sword would do just as well.

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StripeyMoon · 15/12/2010 18:39

Ooh look, he just spotted me in the doughnut box

Theresahollyinyourmind · 15/12/2010 18:42

I don't think the fork looks all that polite, myself, Missy. Not with that look in his eyes, the tease.

Golly, those home cinemas are quite something. Fancy having the pirate one! And I thought I was daft.

Are the doughnuts Krispy Kreme? I don't think they are.

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asmallbunchofmistletoe · 15/12/2010 19:24

Behave yourself, Stripey. Your libidinous behaviour is upsetting our more reserved neighbour.

Lie down quietly now and let the good doctor minister to you.

Theresahollyinyourmind · 15/12/2010 19:38

I think you were too late, Missy. Stripey must be otherwise wise engaged. Can I have the doctor instead, if no one else wants him? I notice he has rather nice twiglety ears.

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