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The White Boar's Head: Student Union Bar at the University of Milton North

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DumSpiroSpero · 28/09/2011 23:09

Student discounts available on all varieties of Chateau Gisborne and Polish Cordial.

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SupermassiveLBD · 05/10/2011 14:06

She must be, Spiro. What sane woman could resist him?

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DumSpiroSpero · 05/10/2011 14:08

...and then go off to live in the woods with the PPLFW???!!! Confused

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PassTheTwiglets · 05/10/2011 14:08

Maud, actually I think it's less ludicrous to thud over a character than over an actor, as the character is usually far more knowable than the actor. Slightly more crazy to thud over a person you don't even know.

Massive, have a sympathetic argh from me. Could Dr Internet help you out with your missing item or was it something you needed right away?

I have a huge workload on at the moment (so why am I here, you may well ask) but next week I am so going to pick a morning when Boy is at nursery and just sit down and watch some quality dRAma. Are you lot good at ignoring non-urgent Things That Need Doing? (Stuff like painting a shelf, sewing a button on etc.) I wish I could but each little job drives me crazy until I've done it. I know I would be a happier and calmer person (and kids would get more attention) if I could let these things go but I never can seem to. I really need to just IGNORE all this stuff until Boy is at nursery every day but these little chores stare at me all day, shouting DO ME!!! ( As does he :o )

SupermassiveLBD · 05/10/2011 14:10

All I can say is all the more for women of discernment, such as our good selves.

Mind you, check out her face in RP's apple pic on our previous page. She does look interested, there.

SupermassiveLBD · 05/10/2011 14:15

Twigs, my only advice to you is get your priorities right and do the most important item on the list first.

(Oooh lovely, the Belstaff, i've got one like that -- but without the Lucas inside it unfortunately.)

Russianpony · 05/10/2011 14:16

Much as I'd love to take credit for your presents Massive - I think they are courtesy of Lady D! I just merely enjoyed them too!Grin

I've never seen RH and even think Marion is obviously insane! And her eyes in that picture make her look mad I think!!Grin

Russianpony · 05/10/2011 14:18

Twiglets - I'm rubbish at doing things I should be doing!! That's why I keep coming back on here rather than either doing housework or work work!!Grin

So definitely wouldn't use me as an example to copy!!Grin

SupermassiveLBD · 05/10/2011 14:21

Sorry for the mix-up, RP and LadyD. It was the shopping-related stress, that caused it , perhaps. I can't find the Nutella, either. Did I leave it behind at the check-out? Confused

What I really need is to sit on Gizzy's lap for a while. Wink

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DumSpiroSpero · 05/10/2011 14:30

...although I must admit I thought a lot more could have been made of it - the first bit is v. thudworthy.

I tried prioritising the practical stuff last week and it turned me into a cranky old bat, so am back to fitting it all in around the edges or not at all as appears to have been the case today. Not the best example to set I'm afraid...

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Russianpony · 05/10/2011 14:32

How about a little stroke of a pussy cat massive!

Tried linking the video only, but it didn't seem to work, so you'll have to click it yourself, but he's in there I promise - starts in bottom right in the shadows and comes out a bit later on! Can really see him about 3'' in! Smile

Biscuitsandtea · 05/10/2011 14:45

Oh, I wish he'd do something like Strictly....

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DumSpiroSpero · 05/10/2011 14:48

I have always said I'd take him any which way, but I have never, ever been able to watch him leaping about in legwarmers...until today.

I wish Peter Jackson would hurry up with this bloody film so he could come back and do something in the UK!

otherwise I may resort to the other travesty that can be found in the deepest, darkest annals of YouTube

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SupermassiveLBD · 05/10/2011 14:50

Loving the vids, but only time for a quick peek, I have been Invaded.

Poor Gizzy, he wants her so much, far more than the PLFW who flirts with anything in a skirt.

RP, have you met Uzi, the Academy feline-in-residence? He has just hissed jealously at that rather fine large specimen.

ComeIntoTheGardenMaud · 05/10/2011 14:52

I'll review the various audi-visual resources later.

Meanwhile, I wanted to agree that it is fun occasionally to think and behave like a giggling teenager and that was really my point about the difference between this Academy and its inferiors rivals. We know this is all daft, whereas others give the impression (I do so hope I've misunderstood them) that they are pinning all their romantic hopes on meeting The Man, in the same way that my friends and I were going to marry Donny Osmond.

SupermassiveLBD · 05/10/2011 14:58

So "Bloke" isn't the code word for Donny after all, then, Maud? Shock

LadyDamerel · 05/10/2011 15:05

I'm must go in to the Priory attics and find my programme from when I went to see Cats in the mid-90's. I did my GCSEs in 1993 so it would have been '94 or '95. T'would be nice to be able to say I have shared airspace with him, if indeed my calculations are correct.

Which other Academian has shared airspace with him? I can't remember as it is so rarely mentioned Wink.

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DumSpiroSpero · 05/10/2011 15:21

Oh, heavens, Lady D - don't start her off for goodness sake! Grin

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LadyDamerel · 05/10/2011 15:21

I think it's less ludicrous to thud over a character than over an actor, as the character is usually far more knowable than the actor. Slightly more crazy to thud over a person you don't even know.

Definitely agree with that, Twigs.

The swooning and thudding over the Man himself is understandable because he has a pretty face, decent body and lovely voice ::being deliberately understated here:: but no one knows anything more about him than what he chooses to share in interviews. The conviction on the crazy fan sites that he is their ideal man stems from them creating the idea of who he is in their heads so of course he fits the bill.

My Fantasy Richard never leaves the toilet seat up, puts his dirty clothes in the laundry basket, tidies up after himself, will mow the lawn without being nagged for the previous 2 weeks and knows a dirty plate belongs in the dishwasher instead of the sink. Oh, and he wipes his toast crumbs up when he makes his lunch.

Those are attributes I wish for in my ideal man but I doubt Real Richard does have those attributes because 95% of the men I know certainly don't. It's all projection, isn't it?

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DumSpiroSpero · 05/10/2011 15:35

Does your 'fantasy Richard' actually have a practical side then, Lady D.

I can't say I've given that idea any though whatsoever Wink Grin!

That's the thing that makes it fantasy - whether it's a character or the actor - you can bend what you see/hear/read to fit your ideal - it wouldn't be a fantasy otherwise!

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SupermassiveLBD · 05/10/2011 15:35

Golly, Lady D that's sort of depressing. So little to ask, and yet none of them come up to scratch.

You ought at least put looking good in leather and equestrian expertise on the list. Wink

Biscuitsandtea · 05/10/2011 16:12

Agree re knowing it's all 'a bit of fun'. Not really related but I remember when I was doing my A Levels, or at uni or something and Take That split up, and there were actually helplines set up for distraught girls who couldn't console themselves Hmm, or when the lovely Stephen Gately (bless him Sad) 'came out' and people were sobbing in the street on the news - really? Like him being gay soooooooo reduces the chances of him marrying you, which were about zero anyway Hmm.

Anyway, rant over. I'm liking Ideal Richard. Especially the cleaning up the breadcrumbs after making his lunch. Also re the practical side, he may be excellent at DIY and other practical things but I'd never know because he would have fixed anything DIY ish before it came to my attention without me noticing or nagging.

I think as well, as you say, people create their ideal Richard and set their sights on that - but he is like really mega private isn't he. As you say, he tells people what he wants them to know, and it is like zilch. Hence why i need him to go on Strictly so we can see him in the sexy latin open shirt outfits how he performs under pressure Wink

PassTheTwiglets · 05/10/2011 16:33

Oh yes, Ideal Richard, what a great idea! Can I add to the list: loads the dishwasher properly (ie. my way :o), dresses the kids in weather-appropriate clothes, puts the correct recycling out and notices when you've had your hair done. And then throws you over his shoulder would give the poor dear a hernia and carries you to back to his lair, all alpha-maley, to have his wicked way with you. Not forgetting to push the rubbish out on his way.

Russianpony · 05/10/2011 17:11

You're all going to hate me but i have to admit that The Colonel does all those things on all your lists apart from maybe the most important one - throwing me over his shoulder! But at my size I'll let him off that!Grin

I really really can't believe that there are people out there who actually believe that RA would marry them as soon as he's met them cos he's going to marry me and no-one else will do! Grin

Russianpony · 05/10/2011 17:20

Oh and he doesn't make lunch - I make his sandwiches etc every morning, so all in all I'm pretty ideal too ignoring my on-line fantasies, hatred of housework and general laziness!Grin

Biscuitsandtea · 05/10/2011 17:23

Ah you see RP, there is obviously no point in you marrying Ideal Richard as he is bound to be a let down compared to your lovely Colonel :)