tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-455367558229908000.post6388707105493424568..comments2023-11-03T09:07:15.627-04:00Comments on allthingsrarmitage@blogspot.com: Richard Armitage Christmas Greeting to Supporters Everywhere(sincere thanks to Annette for hosting it-link below) + Wassail Origins + New Christmas Vid by Phylly3 + An RA Holiday by elvirasweeneyRicrarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09837529281561239268noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-455367558229908000.post-50369922395747663952010-12-30T20:46:46.096-05:002010-12-30T20:46:46.096-05:00Enjoyed the photos of Luke at that site, Sue. The...Enjoyed the photos of Luke at that site, Sue. There were maybe 4-5 where his eyes reminded me of RA expressions. I watched him in a Holby City excerpt--poor man had a terrible time fighting off 2 very aggressive women. Tough job but someone has to do it:)<br /><br />Saw the hottie pix you referred to, but the waxman did not cometh so found that to be a disappointment--me like clear view of the Ricrarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09837529281561239268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-455367558229908000.post-69027841484893210442010-12-30T16:48:34.345-05:002010-12-30T16:48:34.345-05:00..a dirt track..teehee. No, Sue it's a loving.....a dirt track..teehee. No, Sue it's a loving, human track. If it wasn't for such thoughts, the human population would've tapered off many moons ago:)<br /><br />Thx for the links, I'll check them out and file a report back here.<br /><br />As for Richard skiing - didn't he say he took short ski breaks while filming Spooks? Although, you're right about The Hobbit - a Ricrarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09837529281561239268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-455367558229908000.post-78869944881616836332010-12-30T12:17:41.032-05:002010-12-30T12:17:41.032-05:00RiCrAr,
Almost forgot, there's a British acto...RiCrAr,<br /><br />Almost forgot, there's a British actor called Luke Roberts who I think looks a bit like Richard (a poor man's substitute perhaps). He also trained at LAMDA like Richard, although he's a good few years younger.<br /><br />What do you think?<br /><br />http://www.luke-roberts.co.uk/<br /><br />If you look at the gallery on the website, under "other" there Suenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-455367558229908000.post-66446647726400656582010-12-30T12:04:17.154-05:002010-12-30T12:04:17.154-05:00One of the reasons my folks go on skiing holidays ...One of the reasons my folks go on skiing holidays in New Zealand is to get away from the awful heat (they are Brits after all). See the link below for more info:<br /><br />http://www.onthesnow.co.uk/new-zealand/profile.html?overview=1<br /><br />I've no idea where The Hobbit is being filmed, but I think the producers may not like the idea of Richard breaking a leg (or anything else) while heSuenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-455367558229908000.post-42073561392159411122010-12-29T17:24:18.466-05:002010-12-29T17:24:18.466-05:00There's skiing in NZ? - that's a surprise ...There's skiing in NZ? - that's a surprise - thought the climate was similar to Aus. Well then, we know there might be an exhausted dwarf ready to grab some R&R on the slopes whenever filming schedule allows.<br /><br />Sue, Queen of the Wassail -- has a ring to it:) Those wine-soaked pieces of toast might not make it to the tree branches. haha *remember to share*Ricrarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09837529281561239268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-455367558229908000.post-50670301242476038772010-12-29T11:03:22.046-05:002010-12-29T11:03:22.046-05:00RiCrAr,
I was thrilled to discover that Richard h...RiCrAr,<br /><br />I was thrilled to discover that Richard had left a Christmas message (it's becoming a British tradition, a bit like listening to the Queen's speech on Christmas day!). He's a doll!<br /><br />I'm impressed by your research into wassailing and I certainly wouldn't mind Richard being my wassailing King, to my Queen, there's nothing like a bit of Suenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-455367558229908000.post-50749312838285105202010-12-28T10:26:52.743-05:002010-12-28T10:26:52.743-05:00Actually, I live in Spain but I'm Peruavian. I...Actually, I live in Spain but I'm Peruavian. I wrote 'in Peru' because so far I haven't heard anyone say it, while back home it's not so uncommon.<br /><br />I think he might have send it to someone from his team and then it's been emailed to Annette. It is endearing though, to picture him in front of his laptop writing it and emailing it himself.<br /><br />I can think ofAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-455367558229908000.post-24388621499539521872010-12-27T16:52:31.718-05:002010-12-27T16:52:31.718-05:00michelle,
I was tempted to correct at least one...michelle, <br /><br />I was tempted to correct at least one spelling mistake in Richard's message, but then decided the li'l mistake probably reflects the fact he typed it up himself(although that might be naive of me to think so:)<br /><br />It just seems that if he asked an aide to take care of the message, that person would have proof read more carefully. It's endearing to think Ricrarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09837529281561239268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-455367558229908000.post-20947128090418020482010-12-27T16:43:06.683-05:002010-12-27T16:43:06.683-05:00Very happy you enjoyed the wassail research OML:)
...Very happy you enjoyed the wassail research OML:)<br /><br />Don't know why I'd taken it for granted that you were in Spain and now learn you're on the same continent as me. That's neat!<br /><br />Yes, some Americans do use the word iota, but I'd never looked up the origins before. Guess I didn't care one iota about it in the past:) It's not only a strange looking Ricrarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09837529281561239268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-455367558229908000.post-78692629814940855032010-12-27T11:38:51.088-05:002010-12-27T11:38:51.088-05:00He was totally wassailing already when he wrote th...He was totally wassailing already when he wrote that message. ha ha, love that guy. He is awesome. Cheers, Richard!<br /><br />--michelleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-455367558229908000.post-15811164947819437492010-12-27T10:57:02.936-05:002010-12-27T10:57:02.936-05:00Hope you had a Merry Christmas RiCrAR!
Thanks for...Hope you had a Merry Christmas RiCrAR!<br /><br />Thanks for the explanation from Wikipedia, 'We wish you a Merry Xmas' does make (more) sense now.<br /><br />I found funny you used 'I'd never heard one iota', we use a similar expression in spanish (at least in Peru), the literal translation of our saying would be 'I don't understand one iota'<br /><br />OML :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-455367558229908000.post-16426913442014436422010-12-24T14:55:58.114-05:002010-12-24T14:55:58.114-05:00p.s. Thanks as well Sue for your blog comments dur...p.s. Thanks as well Sue for your blog comments during the year. I know Musa would agree with me that it's great to have someone on the ground in Richard country - to give us a first hand report on 'all things Armitage';)<br /><br />Hope you won't be a stranger as we approach the new year and look forward with excitement to all the new RA adventures.<br /><br />Merry Christmas Ricrarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09837529281561239268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-455367558229908000.post-29205733792786830532010-12-24T14:51:06.148-05:002010-12-24T14:51:06.148-05:00YooHoo! Sue:) While checking the index of comment...YooHoo! Sue:) While checking the index of comments to delete spam (you would not believe some of them) found the message from you earlier today with a heads up that Richard's message had been delivered -- Thank You so much! You are a peach(meant in an RA fan's strongest sense of the word...well, maybe not quite the same context haha. I'm certain you know what I mean;)<br /><br />Ricrarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09837529281561239268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-455367558229908000.post-78637096147540738482010-12-24T14:27:00.780-05:002010-12-24T14:27:00.780-05:00ahhhh, Musa, your kind words have brought tears to...ahhhh, Musa, your kind words have brought tears to my eyes. I'll not only second your recommendation of Richard as Stannis, but also the warm sentiment reflected in your moving message to him.<br /><br />Know we're both expecting guests, but want to wish you the merriest Christmas possible while there are still a few quiet moments to do so:)<br /><br />A sincere thanks for all your Ricrarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09837529281561239268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-455367558229908000.post-1041157408630993622010-12-24T14:03:14.978-05:002010-12-24T14:03:14.978-05:00A very Merry Christmas RicRAr to you and your fami...A very Merry Christmas RicRAr to you and your family!<br />It was a wonderful day for me when I found your fabulous blog and I've enjoyed so much sharing RA love and GoT and all else with you this year. All the best for the New Year! Think Stannis-LOL<br /><br />To Richard Armitage, what can I say. If you read this, I truly found you 100% at a difficult time for me and you have brought me joyMusanoreply@blogger.com