I'm back! I think...
Mar. 25th, 2011 06:20 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
anteros_lmc...though after a 37 hour journey with only two one hour transfers I'm not quite sure where I am tbh! Actually the journey back was fine apart from the bit where poor daughter did a grand impersonation of Horatio being seasick at Spithead half way to Dubai. Ah the joys of parenting.
I am far too knackered to write anything sensible about the trip, so instead I'm going to tell you about what I watched on my flight because I'm sure you're all just dying to know. As I am a shallow fangirl I spent most of the journey watching Band of Brothers to catch Jamie Bamber's brief appearance. Actually I was so impressed with the series that I watched all ten episodes back to back, though I must admit I was somewhat shell shocked by the end. I couldn't help noting that once again Mr Bamber plays a lieutenant who is hampered by an unfit commanding officer who cracks under fire thus endangering the lives of his men. He must get terrible déjà vu. For once though he doesn't get shot, despite everyone else getting blown to pieces.
I also finally watched Inception but I'm afraid it didn't really engage me. I would probably give it a second chance though and I did have great fun spotting![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
_likimeya's icon shots!
Oh, and I also watched The Frogs And The Lobsters (again) and was amazed (yet again) at the sheer outrageous slashiness of it all.
I'm rather glad that's my kiwi family responsibilities fulfilled until the next time. Picturesque as the land of the long white cloud may be, I am very glad to be back on the big damp foggy island nor'nor'west of Ushant. Actually it's not damp and foggy here at all, it's a beautiful spring evening, the daffodils are out in my garden and there was a lovely nautical e-card fromnodbear welcoming me home :) I'll try and post some pics of of NZ at the weekend if I can find any that aren't of family and / or cows. Now I am going to have wine and fall asleep on the couch. Boy it's nice to be back!
I am far too knackered to write anything sensible about the trip, so instead I'm going to tell you about what I watched on my flight because I'm sure you're all just dying to know. As I am a shallow fangirl I spent most of the journey watching Band of Brothers to catch Jamie Bamber's brief appearance. Actually I was so impressed with the series that I watched all ten episodes back to back, though I must admit I was somewhat shell shocked by the end. I couldn't help noting that once again Mr Bamber plays a lieutenant who is hampered by an unfit commanding officer who cracks under fire thus endangering the lives of his men. He must get terrible déjà vu. For once though he doesn't get shot, despite everyone else getting blown to pieces.
I also finally watched Inception but I'm afraid it didn't really engage me. I would probably give it a second chance though and I did have great fun spotting
_likimeya's icon shots! Oh, and I also watched The Frogs And The Lobsters (again) and was amazed (yet again) at the sheer outrageous slashiness of it all.
I'm rather glad that's my kiwi family responsibilities fulfilled until the next time. Picturesque as the land of the long white cloud may be, I am very glad to be back on the big damp foggy island nor'nor'west of Ushant. Actually it's not damp and foggy here at all, it's a beautiful spring evening, the daffodils are out in my garden and there was a lovely nautical e-card from
nodbear welcoming me home :) I'll try and post some pics of of NZ at the weekend if I can find any that aren't of family and / or cows. Now I am going to have wine and fall asleep on the couch. Boy it's nice to be back!
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Date: 2011-03-25 06:38 pm (UTC)Though I'll be much looking forward to pics of NZ, I am pleased to see that you have returned safely. :D
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Date: 2011-03-25 06:59 pm (UTC)I envy your daffodils. We had snow again this week!
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Date: 2011-03-25 11:37 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-03-26 02:31 pm (UTC)Just for you I will post a picture of a very fine bull later today :)
Lady Pellew writes:
Date: 2011-03-26 03:35 pm (UTC)Glad to see that particularly charming icon of the delightful Mr Kennedy is back too = another reason for welcoming you home ma'am.
Re: Lady Pellew writes:
Date: 2011-03-26 04:02 pm (UTC)How lovely to hear from you! Surely you jest though? While I understand that that Sir Edward's skills in animal husbandry may leave a little to be desired I simply can not believe that, after fathering six children, he still can not tell the difference between a bull and a cow?!
I remain as alwasy your fondest, etc, etc
Madam A
PS The charming Mr Kennedy sends his best regards and hopes you are not too troubled by visting middies.
Re: Lady Pellew writes:
Date: 2011-03-26 04:36 pm (UTC)Visiting french captains on the other hand can be rather - er eloquent so one must be prepared for all eventualities.
I thank Mr Kennedy for his good wishes and assure him that he [and Mr Hornblower of course]are always a welcome sight.
have just heard that Madam Nodbear has made a discovery of another portrait of Edward so am off to see it before it gets posted on this fasicnating jourtnal.
yours affectionately and etc etc
SP
Re: Lady Pellew writes:
Date: 2011-03-26 10:18 pm (UTC)Wise words indeed. One must always be on ones guard when promenading with charming French capitaines. Who knows where they might lead? ;)
Mr Kennedy adds that Mr Hornblower was also terribly tongue tied as a middy but as you can see he has since been cured of that particular affliction.
I shall await the publication of Madam N's latest portrait of dear Sir Edward with the greatest anticipation.
As ever your devoted etc, etc.
A
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Re: Lady Pellew writes:
Date: 2011-03-26 10:41 pm (UTC)Thank Mr Kennedy for his fond reminiscence of earlier Mr Hornblower.He himself one could not really have ever termed tongue tied, in any sense of the word.Charming young man indeed.
The portrait is rather a success - it should appear tomorrow as I understand it...
Good night
with affct greeeting etc
SP
Re: Lady Pellew writes:
Date: 2011-03-26 10:51 pm (UTC)Indeed. Mr Kennedy has ever had a sharp tongue and sharper wits. I pray you sleep as soundly as the dear boy.
Ever yours as always
A
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Date: 2011-03-26 02:28 pm (UTC)Erm...I think so, I'm still not quite sure tbh :}
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Date: 2011-03-25 08:09 pm (UTC)*hugs* Welcome home! Glad to have you back!
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Date: 2011-03-26 02:40 pm (UTC)I spotted this one though!
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Date: 2011-03-26 04:47 pm (UTC)So, you fell asleep, huh? D:
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Date: 2011-03-26 10:20 pm (UTC)Awww, that's cheating!
So, you fell asleep, huh?
Well y'know, I was getting into the spirit of the movie! ;)
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Date: 2011-03-25 08:24 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-03-26 02:42 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-03-25 09:05 pm (UTC)Glad you're back! (Oy, what a voyage, though.)
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Date: 2011-03-25 09:22 pm (UTC)I look forward to seeing your photos.
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Date: 2011-03-25 11:57 pm (UTC)but its smiles all round as
"man the sides, look lively there ..."
off to bed shortly - may just manage to get Alex McVicar part 3 up in your honour -
otherwise welcome - and goodnight !
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Date: 2011-03-26 11:38 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-03-26 03:02 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-03-26 03:01 pm (UTC)How lovely to see her again :D And wonderful to see Alex McVicar's story coming to light. I'm looking forward to reading parts 2 & 3 later today.
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Date: 2011-03-26 03:30 pm (UTC)working on the final final bit of the ALex Mc V tale now - which is just a insight recently gained into raitng and rerating in the Indy
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Date: 2011-03-26 10:28 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-03-26 10:35 pm (UTC)love your story about the masters mate chucked in with the ratings
lets hope he finally got his own cell - or someone to share it with ;)
Archie and Horatio here are probably puzzled by rankings of middies ...
hoping to go off to bed soon because of BST and need the sleep so may have to catch up with anything much more tomorrow !
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Date: 2011-03-26 10:56 pm (UTC)O'Brian was marched to Givet with the ships ratings while his fellow officers were sent to Verdun. He was eventually transferred to Verdun when Captain Jahleel Brenton intervened on his behalf.
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Date: 2011-03-26 02:58 pm (UTC)Don't get too excited about the photos, I think I have a grand total of about three that don't feature cows or family!
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Date: 2011-03-27 10:39 pm (UTC)Re: Stop the presses!
Date: 2011-03-28 07:21 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-03-27 10:18 am (UTC)I don't remember Frogs and Lobsters being that slashy, the only thing I really remember is the scene where Archie is clearly admiring Horatio's arse in his new uniform.
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Date: 2011-03-27 10:38 pm (UTC)the only thing I really remember is the scene where Archie is clearly admiring Horatio's arse
Well you'd have to be blind to miss that! The other bit I thought was particularly obvious was when it cuts straight from Horatio and Mariette snogging to Archie fretting on the bridge. Poor lamb, he deserves better.