Do the Right Thing

As some of you know, there is a fan made quilt of Richard Armitage being auctioned for charity on ebay. I hope lots of money is generated for the cause. As a general rule, I adore supporting charities, and at the time of this posting, the bidding is up to £410.00, which is approx $650 [...]

A Few Items of Note From Down Under

[Note: It's come to my attention that I have misapplied the description of Oz to NZ and neither parties like it! So this post is now titled "A Few Items of Note From Down Under and Slightly to One Side." Thank you for the suggestion, Maegwen. :D] I was awaiting the return of Joanna Scarratt [...]

People, People, People

I know Peter Jackson won’t allow any photography from the winner of the Charity Auction! I was kidding about getting some pictures. It was just a joke. Honest. Although if I were a winner, I might be tempted to take one of these to NZ: No, not the matchstick. That thing above it — the [...]

Let’s Do Lunch?

If you have ever wondered what RA frenzy really looks like, see what Calexora is proposing. I just have one thing to say about it. If you go, get some pictures and video for us! :D But candidly, this is so lush (click to enlarge photos): not to mention this: that Callie might not be [...]

C’mon Give Jimmy a Fiver

I popped onto Wikipedia the other day and noticed Jimmy Wales, founder, is again making a plea for donations to the site. Look at those eyes :D (click to enlarge): If you know the story of Wikipedia, then you know the request is justified. Oh you don’t know the story? Jimmy will explain: If you [...]

Christchurch — More Than Their Share of Trouble

In the middle of typing a post about the charities Richard Armitage supports, charity in general, and how things are too often forgotten after an event has passed, this news popped up in my browser: Violent’ 5.8 quake in Christchurch There has been a large earthquake in Christchurch this afternoon. The quake was described as [...]

Trying To Come Up For Air

Armitage Day came and went, and I found myself at a loss for an appropriate blog piece to commemorate it. But it occurred to me yesterday that I gave Richard Armitage the perfect gift from me — a few days off from this blog. Taking off was made especially easy as my conscience was pricked [...]

Christchurch Knocked Around Again

The people of Christchurch, New Zealand keep getting their fair share: Christchurch quake ‘bloody frightening’ – resident Mon, 13 Jun 2011 5:49p.m. By Michael Morrah Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker says it is a serious situation and he is considering declaring a local state of emergency. Today, residents were once again thrown into a panic as [...]

Richard’s Message from New Zealand

What a way to stick my toe back in the water. Over my head more like. LOL! Enjoy: Dear All, I wanted to post a message to say a huge thank you for your generosity of donations to the Christchurch fundraiser on 22nd May, I gather there was a considerable contribution from members of our [...]

Kia Kaha!

A hearty thanks to everyone who participated in the Informal Fan Challenge, which ended this morning. At this moment I don’t know how much was raised. Servetus will fill us in when she gets a break from graduation “festivities.” And thank you to everyone who donated to RiseUp Christchurch. Calexora made an early challenge that [...]

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