Merlin

[blamebrampton]

Oh, look ... at least I didn't download it.

I've spent the weekend recovering and working on an enjoyable but intense beta, so I thought I deserved an hour off, and it was starting on free-to-air TV here, so I succumbed.

All of you Merlin people were completely right, it is absolutely pre-slashed. Was it written by one of Russell T Davies' ex-boyfriends?

On the whole, amusing and diverting and extremely slash friendly, but I will have to turn off my critical brain if I plan to watch any more. Pretty lads aside, it was a case of 'wrong clothes, wrong saddle, wrong architecture, wrong fruit, wrong …'

I should have just focussed on that Bradley fellow. Though he is a wee bairn, is it all right given that I have the same birthday as Germaine Greer?

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[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

Different year! Different year! Though not as different a year as would make it acceptable, he's a few years younger than my most toyboyish toyboy ;-)

And they had tomatoes, Asian melons, modern apples and, though this isn't a fruit, wrong-coloured carrots.

[(Anonymous)]

I just had to Google the carrots. I suppose you meant purple?

I loved this: "Carrot tops were highly prized as a substitute for feathers especially in the fall when their colours were more vibrant." Excuse me?!? :)

As long as there aren't (too many) cars in the background the Arthur & Merlin thingie should be just fine.

I've always had "toyboys" at work. Just to look at - not to touch (much). I call them my pets and they really cheer up my days. For some reason they're getting younger and younger every year. I kind of wonder why. ;)

[adores-draco.livejournal.com]

The carrots and toyboys/pets message was from me. Allowing anonymoys posting surprises me every time. My message was sent before I have time to react. Not fair. *mumbles*

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

HEE! Carrots were originally several shades ranging from purple to white for the most part, orange was unusual and became popular much later. If you have any Queen Anne's Lace about, the roots of that are very like early carrots.

And feather substitutes!? Was that on Wikipedia?

[adores-draco.livejournal.com]

http://www.innvista.com/health/foods/vegetables/carrots.htm

It must be true. It was on the internet. *nods*

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

Don't make me smack you! And you know, I cannot for the life of me recall what happens to carrot leaves in winter; it's obviously too long since I have grown any!

[adores-draco.livejournal.com]

Ooh, smacking... Yesssss! Are any of your toy boys available to do that? It would really cheer me up!

Just friended you. I like weird people even though I myself am a sensible and restrained adult.

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

Yes, I can see that ;-)

Alas, I have only the one real toyboy left, and he is turning 40 this weekend. I have had to let the old set go, as it just looked dodgy keeping them on once I had Mr Brammers.

And I was startled we weren't already friends, I blame my disorganisation!

[adores-draco.livejournal.com]

No worries. :) If you ever move to your beloved Estonia you should really visit me. I live just across the sea.

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

Oh HEY! Be careful what you offer! It looks as though I will be in Riga in August, and Tallinn and Helsinki are both on the cards, so you never know ...

[adores-draco.livejournal.com]

You're most welcome to our humble city!

I'll bring my newest pet to the meeting.
He's just so pretty... *sigh* :)

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

I can spot the appalling blunders I made desperately trying to remember the layout of the city for Snatched ...

This pet, how old? (I'll need to know what strength concealer to bring)

[adores-draco.livejournal.com]

:))

I strongly suggest a veiled hat. No offence.

He's eighteen. I could be his mo-, slightly older sister.

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

I have been eyeing off a nice bowler with a fine lace veil. I wore them back in the 80s, my jaw is still firm, no one need know that it's hiding the crows' feet ;-)

[lilian-cho.livejournal.com]

ILU for knowing all these random obscure facts <3