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Is your mutt your muse?

My little muses (Strawberry & Daiquiri – left) sit and sit and sit while I write and write and write. So I made them a dog jumper each to keep them warm in winter while they sit and I write!

They are easy.
Just go to your local Op Shop and get a coloured kid-size sweater (not knitted). Cut the sleeves off for the front leg opening, cut the side seams completely (you will re-stiched the sides once you’ve fitted pooch), trim away excess over the chest and between their front legs (otherwie they either walk funny or stand like statues!).
There you have it – winter warmers for your best friend.
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But what about Hugh?

It’s official – Andrew Macfadyn is everyone’s favourite Mr Darcy.

Of course, I jest! Colin Firth received the majority of votes, as one would have expected. I guess there will never be any ditching Mr Darcy.

Colin is often described as playing characters who are:

…serious, earnest, taciturn, sullen, intense, and a bit stiff – the master of reticence; the reserved Englishman who reveals himself gradually…

My recent poll shows 60% of voters obviously like his slow reveals!
While 27% voted for Andrew Macfadyn, it left 13% being easy and flexible with their Mr Darcy choice – happily settling for either Colin or Andrew.

Now – the BIG question is: What if Hugh Jackman had been included in the poll? Hmmm!!

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The Mr Darcy Debate

Ah yes – hasn’t everyone had one of these at a dinner party? (The debate – not the Mr Darcy!!!)
Well actually – no, not me! I’d never seen the original Colin Firth version of Pride and Prejudice (and I love him). So after much hounding by my fellow Bootcampers I finally found the DVD. I got all very excited and decided to make a day of it.
It was an unusually cold and rainy day for sunny Coffs Harbour so I stocked up on munchies and wine, snuggled on the lounge with my two muses (my mutts – Strawberry and Daiquiri) and pressed play.
I actually watched the entire six (or was it eight) hours in one sitting (yes the dogs had a hungry look in their eyes towards the end!)
The next day I watched the more recent version with Andrew Macfadyn and Keira Knightly. But I remain undecided on who my favourite Mr Darcy is out of the two.
Who is yours? Vote now!