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-   -   I am addicted! (https://britishexpats.com/forum/maple-leaf-98/i-am-addicted-521829/)

Purley Mar 14th 2008 11:28 am
I am addicted!
 
Actually not to drugs -- Jane Austen!!

I watched Pride and Prejudice on PBS and of course I have always been rather keen on Colin Firth. Then I watched Persuasion. But I also downloaded the DVDs on my computer and I was rather disgusted that the PBS version left out big chunks - parts that were some of my very favourite scenes. I also downloded Sense and Sensibility.

Anyway, now I have bought the annoted version of Pride and Prejudice. I am finding it really interesting. It explains difficult sentences where Jane Austen uses words that are not commonly in use today and it discusses common behaviour in those days. I guess I have always been interested in history and how people did things differently in past times.

I also find it really interesting that Jane Austen managed to write books that we still find fascinating 200 years later.

Are there any other Jane Austen fans on here?

I can't remember if we have had a book thread - any recommendations for good reading? Apart from Jane Austen that is.

Lorna_D Mar 14th 2008 11:31 am
Re: I am addicted!
 
Originally Posted by lizwil98 (Post 6064664)
Actually not to drugs -- Jane Austen!!

I watched Pride and Prejudice on PBS and of course I have always been rather keen on Colin Firth. Then I watched Persuasion. But I also downloaded the DVDs on my computer and I was rather disgusted that the PBS version left out big chunks - parts that were some of my very favourite scenes. I also downloded Sense and Sensibility.

Anyway, now I have bought the annoted version of Pride and Prejudice. I am finding it really interesting. It explains difficult sentences where Jane Austen uses words that are not commonly in use today and it discusses common behaviour in those days. I guess I have always been interested in history and how people did things differently in past times.

I also find it really interesting that Jane Austen managed to write books that we still find fascinating 200 years later.

Are there any other Jane Austen fans on here?

I can't remember if we have had a book thread - any recommendations for good reading? Apart from Jane Austen that is.
you need to get out more :p

I like Georgette Heyer for romantic, historcal novels

manghams Mar 14th 2008 11:47 am
Re: I am addicted!
 
Originally Posted by lizwil98 (Post 6064664)
Actually not to drugs -- Jane Austen!!

I watched Pride and Prejudice on PBS and of course I have always been rather keen on Colin Firth. Then I watched Persuasion. But I also downloaded the DVDs on my computer and I was rather disgusted that the PBS version left out big chunks - parts that were some of my very favourite scenes. I also downloded Sense and Sensibility.

Anyway, now I have bought the annoted version of Pride and Prejudice. I am finding it really interesting. It explains difficult sentences where Jane Austen uses words that are not commonly in use today and it discusses common behaviour in those days. I guess I have always been interested in history and how people did things differently in past times.

I also find it really interesting that Jane Austen managed to write books that we still find fascinating 200 years later.

Are there any other Jane Austen fans on here?

I can't remember if we have had a book thread - any recommendations for good reading? Apart from Jane Austen that is.

Forget the reading just watch Colin Firth.

Purley Mar 14th 2008 11:53 am
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Yeah - that too!! How about Daphe du Maurier? Anyone read any of her books. I guess I am into old stuff. I think it must be cabin fever although its melting quite well at the moment!!

Purley Mar 14th 2008 11:59 am
Re: I am addicted!
 
And BWT Lorna I AM getting out more!! I am out there with my little gardening trowel digging out the frozen doggy offerings that the melting snow is uncovering. I hope you are doing yours too. If you wait until everything melts you will get quite a lot of rather stinky slop.

So - on with the boots; grab the grocery store bags and get to it!

Lorna_D Mar 14th 2008 12:03 pm
Re: I am addicted!
 
Originally Posted by lizwil98 (Post 6064789)
And BWT Lorna I AM getting out more!! I am out there with my little gardening trowel digging out the frozen doggy offerings that the melting snow is uncovering. I hope you are doing yours too. If you wait until everything melts you will get quite a lot of rather stinky slop.

So - on with the boots; grab the grocery store bags and get to it!
Yes that's another bit of excerise I'm getting. I know what you mean about thawing - went out the other day it was plus 5 all day came home and the septic tank must have thawed as well the smell greeted me when I opened the door:eek: thank God I'd just had it emptied.

Judy in Calgary Mar 14th 2008 12:11 pm
Re: I am addicted!
 
I love Jane Austen's novels, and Colin Firth is very possibly the most scrumptious man I've ever seen (well not in real life, but still).
x

manghams Mar 14th 2008 12:14 pm
Re: I am addicted!
 
Originally Posted by Judy in Calgary (Post 6064848)
I love Jane Austen's novels, and Colin Firth is very possibly the most scrumptious man I've ever seen (well not in real life, but still).
x

uummmmmmmm :devil_smile:

Lorna_D Mar 14th 2008 12:37 pm
Re: I am addicted!
 
Hugh Jackman is my favourite :wub:


http://www.webwombat.com.au/lifestyl.../jackman-1.jpg

manghams Mar 14th 2008 12:42 pm
Re: I am addicted!
 
Originally Posted by Lorna_D (Post 6064970)
Nice eye candy :p

sans Mar 14th 2008 2:04 pm
Re: I am addicted!
 
Originally Posted by Lorna_D (Post 6064970)
certainly brings out the monkey in me :rofl::wub:

NETTY07 Mar 14th 2008 3:12 pm
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Originally Posted by Lorna_D (Post 6064970)
yep i agree what a cutie

Purley Mar 14th 2008 3:13 pm
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Weelll - Hugh Jackman --- yes he is OK. But I agree with Judy - not a patch on Colin Firth. I am waiting to see him in Mammamia. I understand he is singing. Not sure if he is wearing spandex though. And he is also in the remake of St. Trinians. He is apparently the fall guy for all the jokes!!

Here you are - Colin Firth on the phone. Damn good job he is not in a restaurant or Bazzz etc. would have something to say about it!!

windward Mar 15th 2008 9:07 am
Re: I am addicted!
 
Originally Posted by lizwil98 (Post 6064664)
I also find it really interesting that Jane Austen managed to write books that we still find fascinating 200 years later.

Are there any other Jane Austen fans on here?

I can't remember if we have had a book thread - any recommendations for good reading? Apart from Jane Austen that is.
If you like Austen you'll probably like Margaret Atwood's stuff, if you haven't already. She was the Handmaiden's Tale lady, but I prefer Alias Grace for some (slightly) local Canadian flavour.

walkerv05 Mar 15th 2008 9:34 am
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i absolutly love Jane Austin, the new pride and prejudice with matthew macfadyen and keira knightley as also wonderful, they way he strides across the fields at the end is magnificent, and my fav scene is when she runs in the rain and he follows her to that mosalium and tells her he loves her. i can play that bet over and over, and how they remember all the words is just fab!!
they can also be quite funny, brenda blethyn has me in stitches, when they come to the house to propose!:D


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