Fairs and markets

[pellegrina]

Just watched Vanity Fair (2004), which I borrowed from the library in a spirit of faint obligation to take advantage of one of the very few perks of the job. The performances were all right, but the adaptation seemed stuck in limbo between Thackeray's Regency and modern sensibilities. The director, Mira Nair, appeared to have applied an Alice in

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[pyotr_stolypin]

What a beautiful creature the winner was - he clearly couldn't wait to lope off for some treats. Deep, humourous eyes. They normally give Crufts to something resembling Margaret Thatcher's hair, so it's good to see a proper dog get it for a change.

I did miss Richard Hammond from last year, though. His bored, very hung-over performances and open animosity from and towards Clare Balding added much unexpected flavour to proceedings.

[friend_of_tofu]

What a disappointment. I quite fancied watching the film as well. I shall not bother if you don't recommend it.

Ostrich salami! *shudders* Walnut bread is tempting though.

Clearly, when malaheed is better, we must make conscious effort to meet up, it's been too long. Plus, I am always saying to ppl "You must meet my friend pellegrina, you'd really like her" and then remembering that I have only the haziest memory now of what you look like...I jest, but, y'know, it's been some time.

[wryelle]

The ostrich was not as nice as the reindeer sausage, which I nearly polished off single handedly at the last game session. :o

[the_marquis]

Yes, you'd almost have thought it was chocolate! ;-)

[wellinghall]

The Australian Shepherd did look good - as did the second placed dog, the Welsh Springer Spaniel. The Pomeranian just looked silly.

Most amusing bit of Crufts had to be Speedy, the Swiss obedience competitor.