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Post by lizmc on Dec 12, 2015 0:18:27 GMT
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Post by lovemondays on Dec 12, 2015 2:53:55 GMT
It's not Dundurn. I know for certain the exterior shots with the portico and carolers were filmed at Graydon Hall Manor...not too far from you. I also believe the play was done at Parkwood Estate in Oshawa. The architectural detail work is very distincitve. After all this talk about William's passivity I'm not certain that "passive" is the right word at all. Sure, he is definitely NOT an in your face macho man, thank God, because he would be rather unappealing to me. He spent his formative years with Jesuits, not much bolstering of outward displays of masculinity and his moral compass leans toward respect for all people. Displaying respect and deference to women does not translate to passivity. In fact, his level of respect for women and demonstration of such requires a great deal of inner strength of character and conviction for that era. I agree that William tends to allow Julia to lead with their play; she is naturally more outgoing and has more worldly experience but he is making an active choice to do so, the role is not demanded of him. That said, I don't have a more suitable word for it but I'll get back to you.
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Post by snacky on Dec 12, 2015 2:57:16 GMT
Ebenezer! You know Inspector B wants that train set for himself!
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Post by lovemondays on Dec 12, 2015 3:06:50 GMT
Ebenezer! You know Inspector B wants that train set for himself! Totally! Thomas is a scotch man so rum is a waste on him no matter what form it's in. Now if Margaret had spiked the eggnog with brandy he might have liked it more.
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Post by lizmc on Dec 12, 2015 3:26:13 GMT
It's not Dundurn. I know for certain the exterior shots with the portico and carolers were filmed at Graydon Hall Manor...not too far from you. I also believe the play was done at Parkwood Estate in Oshawa. The architectural detail work is very distincitve. After all this talk about William's passivity I'm not certain that "passive" is the right word at all. Sure, he is definitely NOT an in your face macho man, thank God, because he would be rather unappealing to me. He spent his formative years with Jesuits, not much bolstering of outward displays of masculinity and his moral compass leans toward respect for all people. Displaying respect and deference to women does not translate to passivity. In fact, his level of respect for women and demonstration of such requires a great deal of inner strength of character and conviction for that era. I agree that William tends to allow Julia to lead with their play; she is naturally more outgoing and has more worldly experience but he is making an active choice to do so, the role is not demanded of him. That said, I don't have a more suitable word for it but I'll get back to you. Bloody hell, Graydon Hall is practically down the street......I've driven by Graydon Hall Dr. many times and had no idea that was down there.....The picture on their website is the portico: www.graydonhall.com/
William definitely isn't passive......stoic, introspective, reserved all come to mind......
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Post by Fallenbelle on Dec 12, 2015 7:09:34 GMT
Ebenezer! You know Inspector B wants that train set for himself! Totally! Thomas is a scotch man so rum is a waste on him no matter what form it's in. Now if Margaret had spiked the eggnog with brandy he might have liked it more. I'll just say that I make my egg nog with whiskey or bourbon-but maybe that's a southern thing. It's typically either Southern Comfort or Jack Daniels with a dash of nutmeg. That said, I bet spiced rum would be good too. In fact, any egg nog would be good...
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Post by lovemondays on Dec 12, 2015 16:50:43 GMT
Totally! Thomas is a scotch man so rum is a waste on him no matter what form it's in. Now if Margaret had spiked the eggnog with brandy he might have liked it more. I'll just say that I make my egg nog with whiskey or bourbon-but maybe that's a southern thing. It's typically either Southern Comfort or Jack Daniels with a dash of nutmeg. That said, I bet spiced rum would be good too. In fact, any egg nog would be good... A wee nip of JD is called for, it's Christmas. There are some easy recipies online...check out A Sweet Pea Chef (I'm useless with links). I'm thinking of trying to make it at the cottage for the family. My bartender niece will look after the boozy part!
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Post by lizmc on Dec 12, 2015 17:00:33 GMT
Oneupmanship or what?
(I'm envious......)
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Post by lovemondays on Dec 12, 2015 17:30:06 GMT
Oneupmanship or what? (I'm envious......) Oooooh, I don’t know if I want to hug him or wring his neck for posting that....very envious.
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Post by carco on Dec 13, 2015 5:17:32 GMT
It's not Dundurn. I know for certain the exterior shots with the portico and carolers were filmed at Graydon Hall Manor...not too far from you. I also believe the play was done at Parkwood Estate in Oshawa. The architectural detail work is very distincitve. After all this talk about William's passivity I'm not certain that "passive" is the right word at all. Sure, he is definitely NOT an in your face macho man, thank God, because he would be rather unappealing to me. He spent his formative years with Jesuits, not much bolstering of outward displays of masculinity and his moral compass leans toward respect for all people. Displaying respect and deference to women does not translate to passivity. In fact, his level of respect for women and demonstration of such requires a great deal of inner strength of character and conviction for that era. I agree that William tends to allow Julia to lead with their play; she is naturally more outgoing and has more worldly experience but he is making an active choice to do so, the role is not demanded of him. That said, I don't have a more suitable word for it but I'll get back to you. Sorry, joining this discussion a bit late but just wanted to touch on fan2...'s earlier comments. I was searching in my mind for a word that more closely describes what William is like with Julia's displays of affection outside of their private suite. I came up with undemonstrative and I see that lizmc already mentioned that. Undemonstrative defined as "(of a person) not tending to express feelings, especially of affection, openly", while Passive is defined as "accepting or allowing what happens or what others do, without active response or resistance." I can't think of a time when William has ever displayed passivity except perhaps When he did not at least try to speak to Julia before her wedding to Darcy. (Even then I don't think that was him being passive; but that's an old discussion that I don't want to get into again, in this thread!) And I agree with lizmc that undemonstrative behaviour probably reflects his being Canadian in Edwardian times but William being William, I think it mostly comes simply from him being who he is. Julia's fully aware of what is going on with him so, as usual, she tends to push him a little bit outside his comfort zone. They are happily married now so, really, William is the only one spending any time being concerned about their "public" displays. As for the pictures...I'm wondering if this is supposed to be Christmas Eve. If so, what's in the wooden crate George is holding and the rolled up paper William has......were they going to do some last-night work at William's place? Oh, wait it's the movie so yeah, I guess they would be working late Christmas Eve to solve the murder and try to locate all the gifts! d'uhhh
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Post by lizmc on Dec 13, 2015 5:31:59 GMT
It's not Dundurn. I know for certain the exterior shots with the portico and carolers were filmed at Graydon Hall Manor...not too far from you. I also believe the play was done at Parkwood Estate in Oshawa. The architectural detail work is very distincitve. After all this talk about William's passivity I'm not certain that "passive" is the right word at all. Sure, he is definitely NOT an in your face macho man, thank God, because he would be rather unappealing to me. He spent his formative years with Jesuits, not much bolstering of outward displays of masculinity and his moral compass leans toward respect for all people. Displaying respect and deference to women does not translate to passivity. In fact, his level of respect for women and demonstration of such requires a great deal of inner strength of character and conviction for that era. I agree that William tends to allow Julia to lead with their play; she is naturally more outgoing and has more worldly experience but he is making an active choice to do so, the role is not demanded of him. That said, I don't have a more suitable word for it but I'll get back to you. Sorry, joining this discussion a bit late but just wanted to touch on fan2...'s earlier comments. I was searching in my mind for a word that more closely describes what William is like with Julia's displays of affection outside of their private suite. I came up with undemonstrative and I see that lizmc already mentioned that. Undemonstrative defined as "(of a person) not tending to express feelings, especially of affection, openly", while Passive is defined as "accepting or allowing what happens or what others do, without active response or resistance." I can't think of a time when William has ever displayed passivity except perhaps When he did not at least try to speak to Julia before her wedding to Darcy. (Even then I don't think that was him being passive; but that's an old discussion that I don't want to get into again, in this thread!) And I agree with lizmc that undemonstrative behaviour probably reflects his being Canadian in Edwardian times but William being William, I think it mostly comes simply from him being who he is. Julia's fully aware of what is going on with him so, as usual, she tends to push him a little bit outside his comfort zone. They are happily married now so, really, William is the only one spending any time being concerned about their "public" displays. As for the pictures...I'm wondering if this is supposed to be Christmas Eve. If so, what's in the wooden crate George is holding and the rolled up paper William has......were they going to do some last-night work at William's place? Oh, wait it's the movie so yeah, I guess they would be working late Christmas Eve to solve the murder and try to locate all the gifts! d'uhhh There was just a very brief preview on the CBC during the hockey game and Julia greets William with "Unwrap me, William", then you see both William and George.......
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Post by Fallenbelle on Dec 13, 2015 10:43:49 GMT
There was just a very brief preview on the CBC during the hockey game and Julia greets William with "Unwrap me, William", then you see both William and George.......
Oooh, cheeky. Poor George...awkward!
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Post by omgurl40 on Dec 13, 2015 13:23:38 GMT
Totally! Thomas is a scotch man so rum is a waste on him no matter what form it's in. Now if Margaret had spiked the eggnog with brandy he might have liked it more. I'll just say that I make my egg nog with whiskey or bourbon-but maybe that's a southern thing. It's typically either Southern Comfort or Jack Daniels with a dash of nutmeg. That said, I bet spiced rum would be good too. In fact, any egg nog would be good... Mama raised me to use either rum or brandy with eggnog. Recently I've discovered that kahlua works well also, though I prefer that in coffee. If I'm getting fancy I go with a "Dark Colleen", which is equal parts Irish Mist and Godiva Chocolate Liqueur stirred into the egg no and them dusted with nutmeg.
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Post by snacky on Dec 13, 2015 20:22:50 GMT
I'll just say that I make my egg nog with whiskey or bourbon-but maybe that's a southern thing. It's typically either Southern Comfort or Jack Daniels with a dash of nutmeg. That said, I bet spiced rum would be good too. In fact, any egg nog would be good... Mama raised me to use either rum or brandy with eggnog. Recently I've discovered that kahlua works well also, though I prefer that in coffee. If I'm getting fancy I go with a "Dark Colleen", which is equal parts Irish Mist and Godiva Chocolate Liqueur stirred into the egg no and them dusted with nutmeg. omg, the decadence!
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Post by snacky on Dec 13, 2015 20:23:54 GMT
There was just a very brief preview on the CBC during the hockey game and Julia greets William with "Unwrap me, William", then you see both William and George.......
Oooh, cheeky. Poor George...awkward! LOL! Can't wait for this movie.
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