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Sunday .. for the many, ...a day of rest. For the few ... relaxation as well ... for me .. Larkrise to Candleford, and opportunity to ogle Julia Sawahla (charcter of Dorcus Lane the Post Mistress ..). Her acting career has been varied, she has been afforded many differing roles, but the current one suits her most admirably.
 
I don`t know how many of us watch this romanticised and idealistic drift into the past on a Sunday evening, but I for one thoroughly enjoy the escapism afforded by this witty melodrama. The character "Twister" is one I like the best, he displays both the face of innocence and stupidity so well.  (Bit like me ..ha ha.)
 
It will be interesting to have a change of subject ( Televion drama ), and to see what response will be forthcoming. Hope we are all closely aquanited with an appropriate ratio of alcohol and water at this time of night ... I know I am .. regards to all.   
Feb. 21, 2010  (Edited Feb. 26, 2010)
 
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John Stickland
Hi Bill.
You speaking in a foreign language?
What's all this 'Larkrise to Candleford' and who the hell is Julia Sawahla?
You should get out more.
Dorcus who, the only Dorcus I ever heard of was Dorcus Juggins and I'm sure you never heard of her either, but most Stroudies have, she and husband George were local 'Characters'. Bit of a sad storey in the end, but for another time.
Meanwhile back at the ranch, 'tis tea in my cup tonight I'm afraid. Alcohol on Sunday night and work on Monday morning don't go together very well I'm afraid. Shame really!
Have fun.
Sticky.  
Feb. 22, 2010 
 
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Steve Coffin
Hi Bill
 
Larkspit to Candleshit as it is known in our house. I have to hide the razor blades and seek solace in the red vino. Sutibly recovered now. Enjoy your Monday, what happened to Sunday?
 
Cheers
 
Steve 
Feb. 22, 2010 
 
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CHRIS WILTSHIRE
Bless 'e William for mentioning the name of the lovely Julia. She seems just the thing for men of our age. I too share the guilty pleasure of "Candlewick beadspread as we do call it round yer).

For me it started with D Dors, B Bardot then more wholesomely, Hannah Gordon, Felincity Kendall, segueing into the more fiesty Diana Rigg, &  Miss Lumley. But these are now too old and unnaturally held together by surgery etc. Also they appear to have become less tractable and more wyfflike...if you know what I mean.

But above ALL for me it is HILARY KAY off the antiquities roadshow!!!!! What a wonderful combination of intelligence ,knowledge, humourousness and a certain kind of implied sexiness (which would be unthreatening to fragile abilities such as mine) but promise much in terms of inventive naughtinesses (Goddd I've shown meself there!!)

The 2 high points of my sad lyttle life were :

1. Walking within 3 feet of her at a Roadshow near us ( I just managed not to hurl myself at her dear feet...she was on her way to the bogs).

2. A couple of weeks ago she was shown appraising a couple of matching worlds cupping them in front of her and between was a delightful view of demure decolletage. She said ( I can hardly bear to repeat it) "What a magnificent pair of globes".  AAAAAGGGHHH. How I continued to occupy the same sofa as Mrs W I don't know.

What have I come to?



Feb. 22, 2010 
 
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Rich Lanham
Well I have to admit to recording Lark Rise as my other half goes line dancing with my daughter. I do also love Twister and could sometimes thump Robert Timmins !!! However, if there were to be any amorous moments with any cast member, then I have a soft spot for the larger of the dressmaking sisters although she has now left for Pontefract and not the lovely Malago area where I can be found lusting.
 
Hilary Kay, too, floats the boat without a shadow of doubt. No matter the knowledge etc she is a corker !!
 
I don't remember liking Bardot, but did have a thing for Kim Novak and later Diane Keen, Cheri Lunghi and Shirley MaClaine in no particular order. This beats all the school dinner and Tractor stuff Francis, thank you for that.
 
Cheers all,
 
Rich
Feb. 22, 2010 
 
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david hough
Must confess to watching Lark Rise simply because it requires no mental input from me. What better way to relax of a Sunday evening? The higher levels of mental stimulation rarely come these days, which is why I sometimes put on an old (Foggy Dewhurst era) DVD of Summer Wine. Many people reckon I'm just a Clegg clone. So what's wrong with that?
Feb. 23, 2010 
 
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Stuart Stickler
Sorry guys, I'm with Steve on this one, can't stand Larkshit and Candlewax, historical dramas of any sort generally turn me off unless they have a scientific bent. To be honest I don't watch much telly, University Challenge and Mastermind to tax my brain, music programmes for entertainment, only rock, blues and some folk though, and bike racing for excitement, Oh and Suzy Perry, although this year I'll be denied that pleasure as she's quit. 
 
Stu
Feb. 23, 2010 
 
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John Stickland
Hi Guys.
The thread seems to have drifted away from Larkspur and Candlefat or whatever.
I didn't realise this was going to turn into fantasy zone!
For me it's Sigourney Weaver every time, especially in the Alien series of films, in total contrast it's
Caroline Quinton, is she cuddley or what?
Still at our age it's nourishment and not punishment we need, a hot meal is a lot more beneficial and it won't make you red in the face! Not to mention new batteries in the pacemaker.
Can we talk about railways or canals now?
Have fun.
Sticky 
Feb. 24, 2010 
 
Hello again,
The BBC series "Larkrise to Candleford" is not a fictional drama, but is an adaptation of one persons view of life in Oxfordshire, England set in the past. Set in the time period when heavy goods transport relied on canals, when road improvements were about to take place, and steam power was slowly taking over from the use of manual labour and horses in this country.
 
 A story of friendships, rivalries and a young girl finding her place in the world, this is the second part of Flora Thompson's endearing Lark Rise to Candleford trilogy on country life, which evokes the passage from childhood to adolescence and a society on the cusp of transformation.
 
Much of the appeal in Flora Thompson’s semi-autobiographical trilogy Lark Rise to Candleford lies in its depiction of a lifestyle that as readers, most of us have never experienced.
 
Written in the late 1930s- early 1940s, the books are set earlier, at the turn of the century, in Oxfordshire - a time when productivity and activity were largely determined by weather, length of days, and one’s own limitations. The books describe lives of hard physical labour, long distance travel by foot, sparse and slow communication, and pleasure in small things.
A prevalent theme throughout all three books is one of transformation, whether for better or worse. The rural life the characters are accustomed to is slowly changing with the advent of machines and automation, and the underlying tone is one of wonder at newness tinged by regret for what is lost in its stead.
 
The three titles in the trilogy, Lark Rise, Over to Candleford  and Candleford Green were not released as a single publication until 1945. First editions of the individual titles have become quite collectable.
 
While never written in the first person, Lark Rise to Candleford is clearly based chiefly upon Thompson’s own experiences. The protagonist of Lark Rise, “Laura” is a young woman who leaves home and embarks on a new life, then finds herself working at a post office, the lively centre for gossip in her new town.  Thompson herself grew up in Oxfordshire, and spent time working at several post offices throughout southern England. Her writing was first recognised when she wrote a 300-word essay about Jane Austen for The Ladies Home Companion and won. She began to write more broadly, and had several short stories and
articles published. She was particularly keen on writing about the scientific research of nature, and enjoyed recognition for her articles on plants and animals.
 
Lark Rise to Candleford is by far her best known work. Her sequel, Heatherley, was released after Thompson’s death, as were two other works, Still Glides the Stream and The Peverel Papers.
 
Just thought I`d share that information with you ... regards, and keep the photos coming please. 
Feb. 24, 2010  (Edited Feb. 24, 2010)
 
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CHRIS WILTSHIRE
Yeah! Right Bill....YOU TELL'M!!!!!
Feb. 24, 2010 
 
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Stuart Stickler
Sorry Bill, still won't make me watch it, distinct lack of sex and gratuitious violence, and that's just the wifes preferences!!! And don't you encourage him Wiltshire.
Feb. 24, 2010  (Edited Feb. 24, 2010)
 
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Rich Lanham
Very informative as usual Francis. I don't somehow think you'll get anymore appreciation though . Peasants !!!!!

Each to his own eh. Take care all.
 
Rich
Feb. 24, 2010 
 
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Stuart Stickler
I can't stand Jane Austin either, and Shirl positively detests her, something to do with having to study Pride and Prejudice three years running at school I think.
Feb. 24, 2010 
 
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Rich Lanham
Hi Stu,
 
I don't suppose Thomas Hardy will do much for you and Shirl then !!!!!! Stories of downtown Dorset.
 
Rich
Feb. 24, 2010 
 
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Stuart Stickler
I dunno Rich, Tess of the d'Urbervilles, sex, violence, murder, although he could have spiced the writing up a bit and cut it in half. Shirls favourite book is The Portrait of Dorian Grey, by Oscar Wilde so not too modern, otherwise it's crime, Peter Robinson in particular, can't think why he hasn't been trandlated to TV. Strangely enough one of my favorite books, and authors, is Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury, other than that its SciFi, although I like Peter Robinson as well.
Feb. 24, 2010 
 
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John Stickland
Hi Guys.
I see we've managed to get off Fantasy Island.
It's funny how Peter Robinson keeps popping up. One of my best read authors as well, although reading Terry Pratchet at the moment (when I get the time).
Nice of Bill to keep us informed about the finer points of the Sunday evening TV drama, but I have to admit to my ignorance in that I had never heard of it until Bill extolled it's virtues. Must be something to do with my mis-spent youth, more interested in fishing and girls than literature, mind you, I never was much good at any of them.
This probably accounts for the railways, tractors, canals, etc.
Getting late, gotta go.
Have fun.
Sticky. 
 
Feb. 24, 2010 
 
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Stuart Stickler
It's no good complaining about being no good at things Sticky, you just got to keep practicing, mind you I'm still no good at fishing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Stu
Feb. 25, 2010 
 
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Rich Lanham
If we're talking books etc then some of my favourite authors are Robert Ludlum, Lee Child, Robert Crais, Michael Connelly and Ian Rankin. I like authors who use a character. Ludlum has Jason Bourne, although the books are better than the films. Lee Child has the ex army red cap Major Jack Reacher and Michael Connelly has Heironymous "Harry" Bosch. All good reads for me.
 
On another subject. Francis Williams pay attention !!! On taking a short cut through the magazine section in Asda today I spotted the front cover of the March issue of Woman and Home. A rather fetchhing picture of Julia whatsherface and....an interview. Now I reckon your now retired wife might like a copy of that to read at her leisure and that would give you ample time to "Letch " at the cover photo. What do you think? You could always just pop out for some milk and bread and have a look yourself.
 
Cheers for now,
 
Rich
Feb. 25, 2010 
 
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CHRIS WILTSHIRE
What a sad picture you paint Rich!

Men like "us" lurking around supermarket periodical shelves in the hope of ctching sight the front of Woman & Home, maybe a slice if the action on Womens Own. Best of all summoning up the courage to buy a copy of The Lady, "just for the wife, you understand".

If they find out the supermarkets will be putting ladies magz on the top shelf.

Anyway this descent is too too depressing. Best to admit sexual defeat and join William and Sticky in the world of  mechanical & technical porn.
Feb. 25, 2010 
 
Morning all,
Thanks for that Rich, I am due to go to Asda at Frome this morning as it happens .. we go there for a change sometimes. (Dont want to give our local Mr Tesco all my food shopping money !). I may buy two copies .. Ha Ha.
 
I am alwasy suprised at the diversity of taste in literature among people. I experienced many books as a child, a taste for adventure (and escapism) was my favourite break from the Encyclopedia. Thankfully there was both a library in Moorland Road (not far from where I lived in Third Avenue, Oldfield Park, Bath), and a kindly vertically challenged shop keeper who paid me to take his library books back every week. This payment was of course returned immediately by me in the form of edible purchases, so it wasn`t out of circulation for too long.
 
See, I just knew the information about Larkrise to Candleford would  useful in provoking more responses. Must be off now (in anticipation) to see the lovely Julias` face and read all her gossip .. Ha Ha .. I wonder if she has a fan club secretary? 
Feb. 25, 2010 
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