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Our Girl and Captain James Addicts XV

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icemistOBE · 21/03/2015 23:21

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icemistOBE · 04/04/2015 19:38

Evening all. Throat much better although still have the odd pain- usually when been talking.
Hubby gone to pick up some Chinese for tea. Am looking forward to it. I've left CJ in the bunker- he's watching out for King Antoine Grin

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Nickel45 · 04/04/2015 21:02

Glad you are a bit better ice, Chinese take away .. .brilliant idea. Wish my DH would have the same idea, but the football's on ... 'nuff said!

Anyway, I was thinking about this Rivers Cuomo pilot ... so, how does it work? Does anyone know? Now it's made (or in the process of, I suppose, seeing as filming has stopped) does it go to some big TV producer bod or bods who then make a decision as to whether to go ahead with it? I can't decide whether I want it to go ahead -like it's up to me!! and we lose BA to the US for a while, which would be great for him, or whether it isn't made and we get to keep him over here, maybe? Just musing while I was lying on the floor, trying to keep myself awake. Is there any news on what he is doing next? icemist have you spied anything on your all seeing bank of monitors? Easter SmileEaster Wink

Actually, just wanted to add a few Easter smilies!!! Easter GrinEaster HmmEaster ConfusedEaster Grin.

Can you tell, I'm supposed to be working!!!

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icemistOBE · 04/04/2015 21:25

From what I can gather, it can be shown in front of test audiences and then execs will make a decision. If it goes to a series, depending how many episodes and when they want it shown, could be 24 episodes so maybe 5 or so months filming.
I think though they might want this one to work as it's not a bad storyline. And some of the cast are pretty well known in the U.S.
If it's not made into a series we'll most likely never even see a bit of it.
For BA I'd be pleased for him as this is the 3rd pilot he's done for the US. I'm sure the episodes he appeared in Reign can only help (even If the show itself is crap, his role was quite good).
I'm sure he'll have time to make another series of OG should he be needed too.

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Nickel45 · 04/04/2015 21:33

I'd be really pleased for him too (which IU

Nickel45 · 04/04/2015 21:37

Don't know what happened there!

I'd be really pleased for him too, it must be quite disheartening to be doing pilots which aren't taken up, even if there are hundreds which aren't. But I hope he comes back to good old Blighty rather than staying over there! (especially if they ever decide to make another OG series).
I knew your links with MI5 would come in useful Easter Wink

How's your Chinese? I have an itsu chicken soup ... like a pot noodle, but posher!! (well, I like to think so!)

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icemistOBE · 04/04/2015 21:47

Chinese was yummy being washed down by a few glasses of wine Wine Easter Grin

Actors have a tough time really, you must have to be 100% that that's what you want to do. The auditions that you do and rejections must be hard to deal with. Especially if you get to final two people for a role.

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Nickel45 · 04/04/2015 22:19

And it must be difficult to decide what parts to go for, do you do anything, to get yourself known, or just stuff you want to do. At the end of the day, they have the pay the bills, like the rest of us. I guess there are lots of plus points, but it seems really hard work on the way up.

I'm supposed to be working again tonight, but not doing very well at concentrating! Bear Grylls and Kylie Minogue are so funny on Jonathan Ross!

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icemistOBE · 04/04/2015 22:32

Watching that too nickel

I know- go for loads of stuff I. The hope that it's your big break or hold out for the right role.

Mind you BA is the voice on a video game- must have been a rough few months

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Ilovelblue · 04/04/2015 22:33

Meant to post this yesterday. Not sure who is on Facebook and/or has seen this, but like the plug for our ff. It's the second one down (or it is on my screen anyway).

www.facebook.com/OurGirlTV?fref=nf

Ilovelblue · 04/04/2015 22:34

Oooh, BA as a voiceover, mmmm (not a video game though, not my thing). Imagine him reading bedtime stories as well.

Nickel45 · 04/04/2015 22:51

Bedtime stories, yes please! I still smile every time I get my text ringtone ... despite the funny looks!!!

Ilovelblue · 04/04/2015 22:56

Which ringtone did you opt for Nickel?

I wonder what happened to Elsie who did all those ringtones for us? She seems to have fallen by the wayside.

Must admit, if I am fast asleep when CJ bursts into life with my early morning alarm call, my first instinct is to say "Oh sh*t!"

ice have you got CJ all packed up and ready to go to Scotland?

Nickel45 · 04/04/2015 23:06

Stay focused, stay alert, stay alive.
DS hates it, DD thinks it's funny, pretty sure everyone else thinks its weird!!
Hmm, wonder where elsie went ... woof and orphan have gone missing this week too (hopefully will be back tomorrow for Poldark) and cherin is busy househunting ... I miss you guys!

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icemistOBE · 05/04/2015 01:05

CJ is staying with me forever! Easter Grin

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Ilovelblue · 05/04/2015 07:43

Come on ice. You have to play fair.... You could always meet me at Manchester airport after I've brought him back from Amsterdam for a quick overnighter? Then he's off to mummyreeds I think.

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icemistOBE · 05/04/2015 08:15

He's nearly ready ilove he's flying upto jen in the morning

8:30 last night 5 yo pipes up with "shall I stay in bed tomorrow till Easter bunny has been?" Cue a mad dash to do a bit of an Easter egg hunt and leave eggs in some order for them this morning.

Youngest was sick in night- not sure if it was from crying or actual bug. He seems perfectly ok now.

Is it bedtime yet? It's gonna be a loooonnnggggg day Confused

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Nickel45 · 05/04/2015 08:54

Morning, happy and blessed Easter to everyone.
ice hope your littlie is ok x
(Good excuse for you to help with the chocolate eating though, methinks!)

Fab new story and author .... someone from here .... brilliant. Really different, and fantastic start. Easter Smile If I could remember my login details I'd favourite it, so apologies Ive not. Easter Blush

Richtea19 · 05/04/2015 09:08

Happy Easter everyone!! I have sad news this morning though...

RIP, the bell from my stag pants. Fortunately the accident happended when I pulled them out my knicker drawer and not in the machine (that would of been like "lost at sea").? At least I can keep the bell and treasure it as a keep sake. The stag pants otherwise are holding up well, i just wish I had bought a few pairs.

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icemistOBE · 05/04/2015 09:24

That story looks like someone has really read up on BA!
Best friend Claire, at lamda together.... Could be reading a bio on BA! Very clever writing.

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Richtea19 · 05/04/2015 09:32

That is a good story, and the last line "idly googling". One of us maybe??

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icemistOBE · 05/04/2015 09:44

Yes, someone who at least lurks.

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Ilovelblue · 05/04/2015 10:05

Just read the latest ff. Interesting. I concur with ice's review. Is somebody trying to tell us something? It made me laugh though about the autograph hunters in the bar....how long have you been waiting ice? Maybe you need to do a stakeout at that particular place???

Ilovelblue · 05/04/2015 10:23

Maybe BA himself has written it?

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icemistOBE · 05/04/2015 10:26

Since November!

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Nickel45 · 05/04/2015 10:27

BA and Robert Carlyle, oh yes!!! Full Monty part two?