Party time again!

[wiseheart]

Hi folks! *waves*

Time is flying by, isn't it? It's that time of a year again - I'm getting older. In this case, I'm turning 55 on October 9, which used to be an important thing, back under the old regime. Women could retire at the age of 55 back then. So I've decided to ignore all that fantastic headway we've supposedly made towards democracy in the last two decades and enter my virtual retirement, blithley overlooking the fact that I'll have to work another 7 or 8 or only God knows how many years.

So, let's party! Last years virtual birthday party yielded 742 comments on 6 pages, which won't be easy to top, but we're good, aren't we? WE CAN DO IT! So, let's give it a try! In the recent years, it has always been great fun, so let's have fun again!

You're all cordially invited to help yourself to a slice of virtual Dobos Cake recipe - it's my absolute favourite, although I never managed to get it as good as my Garnny used to.

Cheers!

Note: The party will be closed on October 9, at midnight, sharp. Join us and have fun!

Comments

Re: Birthday Present the Third

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

Elena can be tentatively identified with Elaine de Corbenic, and since this is a very well-known part of the legends, I won't spoil anyone's fun if I tell you that she was told she would have a very special child from Lancelot. That would be Galahad. Of course, Lancelot was already besotted with Guinevere, she and her lady-in-waiting, who was a powerful sorceress, had to use... erm... slightly illegal methods to make the prophecy true.... *g*

Re: Birthday Present the Third

[jenn-calaelen.livejournal.com]

Very interesting - with all the magic that we've seen in the show it seems that making people fall in love (or lust) or controlling them is very common. It will be interesting to see how you tell this story line.
Plus much kudos for bringing in bits from the traditional mythology and making them work in the context of the show. :D

Re: Birthday Present the Third

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

I always loved the Arthurian legends. Strangely enough, the fact that they're so twisted out of recognition in the show doesn't bother me too much. Perhaps because Arthur and Merlin are so cute. *g*

As for magic being used to control people - in the end it all comes down to power, doesn't it? This is just a different kind of it.

Re: Birthday Present the Third

[jenn-calaelen.livejournal.com]

It doesn't exactly bother me - I enjoy the show, but it is really interesting to see people trying to fit bits of mythology to the show's versions of the characters.
But then, I love different versions of the stories and all the different retellings and the so forth. I've got loads of books and dvds of different versions - after all it is really all just like fanfic, but legal ;)

Have you seen any of the new(ish) Camelot series? Or heard anything about it? I've seen the first ?half of the series (it got cancelled at the end of the first series).

As for magic being used to control people - in the end it all comes down to power, doesn't it?
Very true.

Re: Birthday Present the Third

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

No, I haven't seen any of Camelot yet. The first series, or what's there of it, was on sale as a boxed edition when I went to England, but I didn't know whether my cash would be enough, as it was at the very beginning of the trip, so I didn't dare to buy it.

I read a lot of derogative comments, including the one that the only highlight were the nekkid sex scenes, especially the ones with Eva Green, so I'm actually glad I haven't wasted my money on it. Still, I'd like to watch it, as Sean Pertwee and Clive Standen are in it, and I like them both.

Perhaps German TV will bring it one day...

Re: Birthday Present the Third

[jenn-calaelen.livejournal.com]

From what I've seen it isn't too bad - but then I like the fact that it is anchored in an earlier historical period and actually deals with the issues of Arthur trying to establish himself as king - there is a sword in the stone, but it doesn't make everyone accept him as king and start being civilised...

However, not sure if it worth spending much money on - I really should watch the rest of the episodes and see where they go...

Re: Birthday Present the Third

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

It's quite different from the BBC series, where Arthur is already crowned as the Crown Prince, I guess. As I said, I'd like to watch it, even if it's bad, because I'm curious, but not badly enough to spend money on it, unless it's a sale. The guy who plays Sir Kay looks awfully cute, though.