#baird wallace

[chers-cheekbones]

Cher as Elsa Morganthal in Tea with Mussolini trying to make Luca (Baird Wallace) stop being mad at her with a butt-in from Lily Tomlin as Georgie Rockwell and Paul Chequer as Wilfred 'Lucy' Random

The last gif: me too, dude

[dionysian-mystery]

Yusef Komunyakaa / Blythe Baird / José Olivarez / Natalie Díaz / The Kiss by Francesco Hayez / Unknown / Unknown / Charles Bukowski / The Incredulity of Saint Thomas by Bernardo Strozzi / Hilary Mantel / Jens Lekman / David Foster Wallace

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Enneagram 7 Subtypes Explained

Social 7 "Sacrifice"

Similar to SO6 the SO7 craves happiness through the formation and progression of social circles. The social 7 finds true enjoyment in life through the understanding of community and friendships. Social 7s can have a wide or a small desire for this type of enjoyment. Some so7 will have small circles who they keep close in order to find enjoyment. While some others will have a general overview of people and the need to share their enjoyment of life with them. Whether it is by improving their social and emotional well being or just being a good friend to others. And IMO they are the most extroverted of the types in the enneagram. This subtype can look like a 9 (but more assertive and focus on immediate enjoyment)

Characters: Jayce tallis, Ashoka Tano, Tony Stark, Elena, Mabel Pines, Aang, Buffy Summers and Spongebob.

Self Preservation 7 "Family"

Unlike the So7 the Sp7 is all about self enjoyment and indulgence. This subtype is described as the most gluttonous of the type 7. This is usually due to their constant need to feel pleasure and avoid distaste or discomfort in life. These 7s have a 3ish look to them to their obsession with easy fast results, assertiveness and luxury. However, a clear distinction to take into consideration is the root of the desire of luxury. The Sp7 looks at luxury as something they simply enjoy. Luxury permits the SP7 to have a broad taste for the things that brings them joy. While the 3s desire for luxury is more about symbolism and promotion of the self.

Characters: Satoru Gojo, Flynn Ryder, Gabrielle Sollis, Agatha Harkness, Wallace Wells, Deadpool, Jessica Riley and Fleabag

Sexual 7 "Fascination"

To the SX7 the idealization of romance comes from the rush of happiness and excitement from falling in love. This subtype in specific focuses on the millions of possibilities there are to live in a romantic relationship. For them finding this partner and understanding the possibilities and the different factions of their personality comes first. To SX7 the enjoyment of love and inter personality comes first and foremost. This subtype tends to look like a SX8 due to their assertive approach to romance or a SX9 due to their desire for connection with another.

Characters: Utena Tenjou, Carrie Bradhshaw, Stiles Stilnski, Lucy Gray Baird, Scott Pilgrim, Beast Boy, Ariel and Roger the alien.

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Chicago Fire:

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Chicago pd:

Hank Voight, Jay Halstead, Adam Ruzek, Erin Lindsay + others please ask first!

Criminal Minds:

Aaron Hotchner, Spencer Reid, Tara Lewis, Emily Prentiss, Jennifer Jareau, Luke Alvez, Penelope Garcia, Derek Morgan.

The Bear:

Carmy Berzatto, Richie Jerimovich, Syd adamu, + others please ask first!

The hunger games:

Peeta Mellark, Katniss Everdeen, Coriolanus Snow, Lucy Gray Baird, Finnick Odair

Marauders era:

Sirius Black, James Potter, Remus Lupin, Regulus Black.

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Rick Grimes, Michonne Grimes, Daryl Dixon, Negan Smith, Alden, Maggie Rhee, Glenn Rhee, + others please ask first!

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Peter Parker (all 3), Pietro Maximoff, Wanda Maximoff, MJ, Natasha Romanoff, Yelena Belova, Kate Bishop, Steve Rogers, Matt Murdock, Sam Wilson, Bruce Banner, Thor Odinson, Carol Danvers, Scott Lang, + others please ask first!

Agents of shield characters!

Supernatural:

Dean Winchester, Sam Winchester, Castiel, Gabriel.

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Steve Harrington, Eddie Munson, Nancy Wheeler, Robin Buckley, Jim Hopper

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Review : Earl Crush by Alexandra Vasti

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars

This is the 2nd Regency rom-com set in the world of Belvoir’s Library. The MCs are Lydia Hope-Wallace, who is one of Selina’s besties from London that you meet in Ne’er Duke Well, and Arthur Baird, the Earl of Strathrannoch in Scotland. Lydia is an heiress with a lot of money and no marriage prospects, and Arthur has a title, a rundown castle and a lack of funds to make repairs. After a miscommunication meet-cute, they develop the hots for each other.

💚 A FEW HIGHLIGHTS:

- Fake Married - Politics & Schemes - Longing & Lust - Vulnerability & Care - Love Letters - Can’t stop kissing - Only one bedroom - Too many brothers These two are so sweet together! Arthur understands her shyness and anxiety and wants to protect her. Lydia feels strength from him and loves his massive torso. He falls hard and is the biggest cinnamon roll. She is a smart politico with a talent for writing opinion pamphlets. Together they pretend to be married for “reasons” and they keep up the ruse for quite some time and is a lot of fun.

Aside from the romance I really loved getting cameos of characters from the 1st book when Selina & her besties put their wits together to solve the case. I honestly would watch a Masterpiece Theater series about the Belvoir’s Library and its female patrons solving crimes. Also, I may or may not have been teary-eyed at the ending.

I’ve read all of Vasti’s books so far and have liked every one, but am especially loving this Belvoir’s Library series. If you’re in the mood for a Regency rom-coms you’ll love this one too. I’m so excited for Georgiana’s book coming next! Her dog is named Sir Francis Bacon, Bacon for short, and I laughed so hard! 🥓

OUT: January 21, 2025

—Thank you to NetGalley & St. Martin’s Griffin for the ARC—

(No Zebras were harmed in the writing of this review 😉)

[ash-and-books]

Rating: 5/5

Book Blurb:

USA Today bestselling author Alexandra Vasti returns with another hot, hilarious Regency romp about a reclusive earl and the wallflower-turned-radical-pamphleteer who turns his life upside down.

For three years, wallflower heiress Lydia Hope-Wallace has anonymously penned seditious pamphlets—and for almost as long, she’s corresponded with the reclusive Earl of Strathrannoch. When Arthur’s latest letter reveals his dire financial straits, Lydia sets out for Scotland to offer him the only salvation she can think of: a marriage of convenience. To, um, herself.

But the real earl has no idea who she is. When a bewitching stranger offers him her hand in marriage, Arthur Baird is stunned. And when he learns that his traitorous brother has been writing to her under Arthur’s name, he’s bloody furious. He’s content to live alone in his moldering castle, and he has no desire for a radical wife. (Or at least, he shouldn’t.)

But Arthur is desperate to track down his brother, who’s become dangerously entangled in British espionage, and he needs Lydia’s help. What he doesn’t need? The attraction that burns hotter each moment they spend together. As Lydia slips past his defenses and his brother’s mysterious past becomes a very present threat, Arthur will have to risk everything to keep her safe—even his heart.

Review:

A wealthy spinstress who spends her time writing political pamphlets is getting ready to propose to her long time pen pal, the elusive Earl of Strathrannoch... the only issue is that when she arrives it turns out her pen pal is actually the financially broken second son who was using his brother's name and has stolen from him... and now the real Earl needs her help to get his brother and stop him from selling important political secrets and his brother's invention to the enemy. Lydia Hope-Wallace is a wealthy wallflower, she's happy to be a spinstress as long as she has her freedom. she spends her time writing political pamphlets under a anonymous name... until she begins a pen pal relationship with the Earl of Strathrannoch. Lydia and Arthur begin writing to one another and becoming friends and something more, and when she discovers Arthur's financial situation the perfect idea comes to her: she'll propose to him and it'll be the perfect way to maintain her writing and also be in a marriage with a partner who sees and understands her. She decides to go to Arthur's home to propose to him... only when she opens the door and finds the real Earl who says he's never written to her or heard her... they both realize that the real Arthur's brother has been using Arthur's name to write to Lydia to trick her into marrying him so he can steal her money. Arthur has been searching for his brother since his brother stole his invention and who better to help him then Lydia? Lydia begins spending more time with the real Arthur and discovers that she is in fact falling for him. Yet with a ticking clock and the fact that they are getting close and closer to Arthur's brother, Lydia will have to decide which brother she's going to pick. This was such a fun historical romance with a touch of comedy. Lydia and Arthur have such good chemistry and i adore the way that Alexandra Vasti writes her romances so much. The story just sucks you in and has you rooting for the couple so much. I just adored this book and can't wait to see what the author writes next. Both her books have become some of my favorite historical romances that are lighthearted and fun with a touch of spice!

Release Date: January 21,2025

Publication/Blog: Ash and Books (ash-and-books.tumblr.com)

*Thanks Netgalley and St. Martin's Press | St. Martin's Griffin for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*

[scotianostra]

On July 11th 1274 Robert the Bruce was born in Turnberry Castle, Ayrshire.

Sorry for the lack of posts yesterday I was out the house all day, I am showing friends round Edinburgh today but will try and get a few posts scheduled, this first one is of course a "biggie"

I don't like repeating the same old story, especially on posts like this, The Bruce turns up so often in my posts that it isn't any wonder he is part of the Scottish Psyche. In 2006 Robert the Bruce came third in a poll of ‘most important Scots’, behind William Wallace and Robert Burns. Leaving aside what that says about the nation that produced, among others, David Hume and Adam Smith, Alexander Fleming and John Logie Baird, there can be no doubt that a king that ruled 700 years ago is still very much remembered by Scots today and, even more pertinently, that his life and achievements are deemed to be profoundly influential. It is hard to imagine Edward III or Henry V of England being similarly admired.

Not a lot is known about Robert's early life so unfortunately I do end up repeating parts of his life.....

Looking into how he came to be our Monarch, Bruce’s grandfather had come off second best in 1292 to a rival claimant to the Scottish throne, John Balliol, who then reigned for four years until Edward I deprived him of his kingship in 1296. John Comyn of Badenoch, as Balliol’s nephew, had both an arguably better claim by blood and certainly by power, influence and track record than Robert Bruce, for his own ambitions, whether it be just to become King, or for the sake of ridding Scotland of Edwards army Robert had to ‘deal’ with his rival before seeking the throne for himself.

In this fracturing and fevered environment, the would-be king turned to Bishop Robert Wishart of Glasgow, a man who had shown himself consistently motivated since the 1280s by a desire to keep Scotland intact and independent (though he, like most Scots, had on occasions been forced to acknowledge King Edward as ruler of the northern kingdom). We do not know that Bishop Wishart made Bruce ‘swear upon the Holy Gospels and the tomb of St Kentigern’ to pursue the cause of Scottish independence with his life, if necessary. Equally, no chronicler at the time mentions the introduction of elements of sacramental kingship that the Scots had long sought from the pope but been denied thanks to English claims of overlordship on the day that Bruce finally did become king.

If you've seen the new film about The Bruce, you will know it is all about the man himself, rather than the historical facts in his reign, and that's why I liked it, I mean come on, we ALL know the story by now and if you don't what have you been doing for the past few years as you haven't been reading my posts!

Robert Bruce, was a man possessed with the ability to think laterally and effectively on almost every issue but saddled by his own hand with one of the most dodgy starts to a successful reign as any in history. Some say he learned to think this way after observing William Wallace, I also like to think this, but he had enough savvy himself to be his own man.

The problem with looking at Scotland in those heady days is that, unlike England, we hardly wrote anything down, Edward and his constant war waging meant he had to raise money for these attacks on Scotland and Wales beforehand, so the English always had that extra layer of bureaucracy, while historians can look at some of their records to glean information about Scotland, we mainly have to look at Chroniclers, like Lanecrost, or the likes of Blind Harry, the author of "he Actes and Deidis of the Illustre and Vallyeant Campioun Schir William Wallace" And John Barbour who wrote "The Brus". In the first case Harry wrote his epic over 150 years after William Wallace's murder. At least Barbour was living in an age where The Bruce was alive, albeit for nine of the years, but events and stories were still fresh and must have been repeated often about our Kings heroics in unting Scotland and vanquishing the English. But Barbour was never going to write anything negative about Bruce, it was Robert II, the first of the Stewart line, that asked Barbour to write the poem, it was always going to be a great propaganda exercise.

Okay let's go back a wee bit, there has been some debate about where Bruce was born, some mischief makers even suggest he was not born at Turnberry, after all we have no diminutive proof, but at Writtle in deepest Essex. The Bruce family owned swathes of land down south, and there is no doubt the young Robert would have spent time in the depths of the English royal courts, he was not uncouth Scottish brute, he grew up in a world of fluid identities, no doubt speaking a number of languages, and with easy access to both the overtly powerful and impressively formal English court as well as the highly personal and personable style of kingship still preferred in Scotland.

One of the things Robert the Bruce may very well have learned from the English and used most notably was the commandeering of noble seals to be attached to documents of state in order to present a veneer of unity to the outside world, this is most notable in the 1320 Declaration of Arbroath, it has been argued he took this inspiration from King Edwards, Ragman Rolls, Edward I’s large-scale demand for Scottish seals to acknowledge his right to rule Scotland in 1296.

After Bannockburn and the Declaration of Arbroath King Robert’s genius as a lawmaker and diplomat to rival his undoubted skill as a military leader has also been admired, he had a fine line to tread, while he had gained the upper hand against Edward II's army, many Scots fought against him that day, or at very least supported the English. Even after his death some of those families on the losing side that would come back to try and regain lands and titles from the second Bruce monarch, his son King David II.

The pics are King Robert's statue at Bannockburn and two reconstructions of how Turnbery may have looked, by my Twitter friend Andrew Spratt.

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most wanted characters from members? :)

Hi hi, what I've collected so far from our members is that we'd like to see Finn the Human, Jake the Dog and Princess Bubblegum from Adventure Time, as well anyone from A Series of Unfortunate Events, Maude Ivory Baird, Sejanus Plinth, Tigris Snow, Billy Taupe and Mayfair Lipp from The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, Simon Basset, Eloise Bridgerton, Francesca Bridgerton, Benedict Bridgerton, Colin Bridgerton, Hyacinth Bridgerton, Penelope Featherington, Edwina Sharma and Mary Sharma from Bridgerton, Jennifer "J.J." Jareau, Spencer Reid, Derek Morgan, Penelope Garcia and really anyone from Criminal Minds, Casey Brinke, Cliff Steele, Niles Caulder and any other team members from DC's Doom Patrol, Anna of Arendelle, Olaf, Kristoff and Honeymaren from Disney's Frozen/Frozen II, Theon Greyjoy, Margaery Tyrell, Tyrion Lannister, Laena Velaryon, Lucerys Verayron, Jeyne Arryn and any of the Starks from Game of Thrones/House of the Dragon, Sofia Robbins Sloan Torres, Derek Shepherd, Meredith Grey, Callie Torres, Naomi Bennett, Charlotte King, Sheldon Wallace, Jake Reilly, Henry Montgomery, Andy Herrera, Jack Gibson, Victoria Hughes and any other firefighter from Grey’s Anatomy/Private Practice/Station 19, Sara Lance, Gideon, Ray Palmer and any of the Legends from DC's Legends of Tomorrow, Princess Aurora and Diaval from Disney's Maleficent, Clint Barton, Steve Rogers, Tony Stark, really any of the Avengers and May Parker from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Arthur Pendragon and Merlin from BBC's Merlin, Henry Mills, Regina Mills, Mary Margaret Blanchard, David Nolan, Rumpelstiltskin, Belle French and Zelena from Once Upon a Time, Maura Isles, Vince Korsak, Barry Frost, Frankie Rizzoli and Angela Rizzoli from Rizzoli & Isles, Hondo, Jim Street, Deacon, Erica Rogers and any of the team members from S.W.A.T., Yellow Diamond, Steven Universe and any of the Crystal Gems from Steven Universe and more Naporia Locals please!

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Baird Wallace, Cher, Maggie Smith, Joan Plowright, Judi Dench, Charlie Lucas + Lily Tomlin in Tea with Mussolini (1999)

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Earl Crush by; Alexandra Vasti

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Review: I absolutely adore this book! Get ready, because I have plenty to share.

Earl Crush tells the enchanting tale of a Scottish earl and a wealthy London heiress. For three years, Lydia Hope-Wallace has been crafting bold political pamphlets under the alias 'H,' distributing them anonymously through the Belvoir library. It’s the second pamphlet that catches the attention of the Earl of Strathrannoch, sparking a lively exchange of letters filled with their differing political views. When Lydia discovers the earl is facing financial difficulties, she decides to travel to Scotland with a surprising proposal of marriage. To her shock, the Earl of Strathrannoch has no clue who she is.

Arthur Baird, the Fifth Earl of Strathrannoch, is taken aback when a fiery redhead proposes to him. After realizing that his brother, Davis Baird, has been corresponding with Lydia under Arthur's name, he’s furious and enlists her help to track him down.

Lydia is quite the character—shy and easily flustered, she often finds herself fainting or feeling nauseous when put in the spotlight. Writing anonymously is her way of expressing herself without the anxiety. But don’t let her shyness fool you; Lydia is incredibly intelligent, kind-hearted, organized, and brave. She’s determined and relentless in her pursuits.

Arthur, on the other hand, is more reserved and has a penchant for loving things that are hard to love. From the moment he sees Lydia, he’s drawn to her like a moth to a flame. Even though he feels he has little to offer—perhaps just a crumbling castle—he’s ready to give her his heart. His biggest fear is that he won’t be enough for her. Honestly, this guy is so smitten with Lydia, it’s almost comical. All he wants is for someone to choose him for a change.

This story is a rollercoaster of emotions, from hearty laughs to a few tearful moments. The developing romance between Lydia and Arthur is truly heartwarming. I especially enjoyed how each chapter begins with letters exchanged between the characters, adding a unique touch to their story. The characters in this story are wonderfully developed, each bringing their own unique flair to the narrative. The steamy scenes are perfectly timed, adding just the right amount of spice. I was genuinely surprised by the plot twists, especially regarding the mystery surrounding Davis. I found myself completely absorbed in this tale. Overall, I absolutely adored this historical romance and will definitely be on the lookout for more from Ms. Vasti.

Earl Crush by Alexandra Vasti is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a blend of historical romance, intrigue, political drama, and a charming Scottish Earl.

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When Kylie Bucknell is sentenced to home detention, she’s forced to come to terms with her unsociable behaviour, her blabbering mother and a hostile spirit who seems less than happy about the new living arrangement. Credits: TheMovieDb. Film Cast: Kylie Bucknell: Morgana O’Reilly Miriam Bucknell: Rima Te Wiata Amos: Glen-Paul Waru Graeme: Ross Harper Dennis: Cameron Rhodes Officer Grayson: Millen Baird Officer Carson: Bruce Hopkins Eugene: Ryan Lampp Judge: Ian Mune Hollis: Wallace Chapman Kraglund: Mick Innes Justin: David Van Horn Leslie: Nikki Si’ulepa Elizabeth Chalmers: Kitty Riddell Young Kylie (Voice): Lila Sharp Fitness Host: Louise Mills Film Crew: Editor: Gerard Johnstone Director of Photography: Simon Riera Production Design: Anya Whitlock Original Music Composer: Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper Second Unit Director: Luke Sharpe Production Design: Jane Bucknell Executive Producer: Chris Lambert Executive Producer: Ant Timpson Visual Effects Supervisor: Matt Westbrooke Set Decoration: Simon Vine Steadicam Operator: Joe Lawry Set Decoration: Stephen Jaimeson Art Direction: Lyn Bergquist Art Direction: Laura Smith Art Direction: Haley Williams Costume Design: Lissy Mayer Steadicam Operator: Alex McDonald Set Decoration: Graham Collins Gaffer: Nicholas Riini Gaffer: Tane Kingan Continuity: Rose Damon Steadicam Operator: Simon Tutty Executive Producer: Michael Kumerich Line Producer: Garett Mayow Executive Producer: Daniel Story Makeup Effects Designer: Jacinta Driver Assistant Makeup Artist: Kendall Feruson Makeup Artist: Vanessa Hurley Assistant Makeup Artist: Rachel Johanson Assistant Makeup Artist: Katie Jones Makeup Artist: Carly Marr Assistant Makeup Artist: Nikki Milina Assistant Makeup Artist: Miranda Raman Makeup Artist: Lauren Steward Production Manager: Ainsley Allen Third Assistant Director: Rachael Bristow Third Assistant Director: Esther Clewlow Third Assistant Director: Sarah Hough Third Assistant Director: Laurelle May First Assistant Director: Natasha Romaniuk First Assistant Director: Fraser Ross First Assistant Director: Katie Tate First Assistant Director: Craig Wilson Props: Shamus Butt Art Department Assistant: Meling Cooper Art Department Assistant: Hilary Crombie Assistant Set Dresser: Louise George Assistant Set Dresser: James Goldenthal Runner Art Department: Kathryn Lees Art Department Assistant: Brian Maru Assistant Set Dresser: Aimee Russell Art Department Assistant: Jaime Sharpe Concept Artist: Andrejs Skuja Art Department Assistant: Luke Thornborough Art Department Assistant: Wesley Twiss Dialogue Editor: Nich Cunningham Boom Operator: Matthew Dickins Sound Recordist: Phil Donovan Sound Recordist: Gabriel Muller Boom Operator: Stephen Saldanha Sound Recordist: Ande Schurr Sound Recordist: Mark Storey Sound Designer: Shane Taipari Sound Recordist: Ben Vanderpoel Digital Compositor: Stuart Bedford Digital Imaging Technician: James Brookes Digital Compositor: Johnny Lyon 3D Modeller: Rich Nosworthy Digital Compositor: Jesse Parkhill Stunt Coordinator: Aaron Lupton Stunt Coordinator: Steve McQuillan Stunts: Stefan Talaic Stunts: Shane Blakey Stunts: Joanna Baker Stunts: Daniel Andrews Lighting Technician: Sam Behrend First Assistant Camera: Nick Burridge First Assistant Camera: Alexander Campbell First Assistant Camera: Kelly Chen Lighting Technician: Tommy Davis Camera Intern: Woody Dean Lighting Technician: Hayden Dudley Lighting Technician: James Dudley Lighting Technician: Leigh Elford Camera Intern: Kalym Gilbert Camera Intern: Andrew Farrent First Assistant Camera: Julia Green Cinematography: Adrian Greshoff Lighting Technician: Mathew Harte Lighting Technician: Stacey Hui First Assistant Camera: Matt Hunt First Assistant Camera: Blair Ihaka Gaffer: Tony Lumsden First Assistant Camera: Tom Neunzerling Cinematography: Eoin O’Liddy Key Grip: Jeremy Osbourne Key Grip: Jim Rowe Lighting Technician: Richard Schofield First Assistant Camera: Richard Simkins First Assistant Camera: Cameron Stoltz Cinematography: Drew Sturge Camera Intern: Matt Thomas Lighting Technician: Jason Tidsw...

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One of Scotland’s most impressive and recognisable mountains will have its walking paths restored after hillwalkers and charities clubbed together to raise hundreds of thousands of pounds.

Mountaineering Scotland and the Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland (Oats) launched a campaign last May to raise £300,000 for essential path repairs on An Teallach in Wester Ross, in the north-west Highlands, asking walkers and climbers to “give the hill a few quid”. The It’s Up to Us campaign has announced that £218,000 has already been donated.

More than 3km (two miles) of paths on An Teallach, a popular target for “Munro baggers” who try to climb all 282 mountains in Scotland, need repairing. The funds raised so far have already allowed contractors and volunteers to repair 340 metres of badly eroded path.

Walking tourism is worth £1.6bn a year to Scotland’s economy, according to the campaigners. A 2019 study identified more than 400km of Scotland’s path network in need of repair, at an estimated cost of £30m and at least £400,000 a year for maintenance. Over time, mountain paths can become damaged by rainwater, heat and footfall, with the problem spreading as visitors divert from damaged paths and put additional strain on surrounding land. As well as ensuring hillwalkers, climbers and runners can safely access mountains, keeping them to paths is essential for protecting local plants and animals.

Alongside its fundraising, the It’s Up To Us campaign is calling for the government to carry out a full audit of Scotland’s mountain paths and develop a funding model for their management. Government funding only covers path maintenance in national parks and NGO-managed land and does not cover repairs on privately owned land, which includes An Teallach. Funding previously available from the EU for privately owned land has not been replaced following Brexit, the campaigners say.

Dougie Baird, chief executive of Oats, said: “We are hugely grateful for all our individual public donors and will be encouraging other hill users to follow their fine example in the coming year to help fix the badly eroded path on this iconic mountain.”

Stuart Younie, his counterpart at Mountaineering Scotland, said: “There is still a lot more to do to deliver our ambition of establishing a sustainable funding model to support the maintenance and upkeep of our mountain paths. An Teallach is one of many mountains in Scotland that needs our support, and it’s up to all of us to do something about it.”

Alan Dobie, a campaign volunteer involved in restoring the first 340 metres of path, said he was keen to see more involvement from the outdoor community in restoring and looking after paths. “It would be great if we could get more outdoor people, more hillwalkers, realising this stuff doesn’t just happen – whether it’s a contractor spending two or three years on a path, or a group of volunteers, there’s a huge amount of effort going into improving and maintaining paths.

“Everybody’s got a role to play, whether it’s just making a small monthly contribution or physically coming out and volunteering.”

Among the campaign’s ambassadors are Keri Wallace, a mountain runner and rock-climbing instructor, and founder of Girls on Hills, a trail running, fell/hill-running and skyrunning company for women.

“Whether you’re a hillwalker, climber, trail runner or mountain biker, you’ll have used hill paths to access the mountains you love,” Wallace said. “These trails not only make the approach easier and aid navigation, but they are also essential to protect the mountain environment.

“By sticking to the mountain trails, we help prevent widespread erosion and damage to fragile mountain flora. This is especially important around popular mountains like An Teallach that see a lot of footfall each year.

“Everyone assumes that these trails are centrally funded, but in reality there is a desperate need for independent investment in the repair and maintenance of trails outside Scotland’s national parks and NGO estates. It really is ‘up to us’ as mountain-goers to give something back by donating towards this campaign and helping raise awareness about the significant funding gap.”

[innestahtinen]

did the thing that i did with music with movies as well, but with 381 instead of 500. made a list of all the new ones I've seen, no point including old ones, or it'd be Wicker Man and Truman Show at the top.

there were some tricky matchups: like Batman Forever v 8 hours of JFK assassination news footage and Gregg Wallace: The British Miracle Meat vs Magical Mystery Tour.

Here's the ten:

The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023, d. André Øvredal)

Mothman (2010, d. Sheldon Wilson)

Tetris (2023, d. Jon S. Baird)

Evil Dead Rise (2023, d. Lee Cronin)

Guardians of the Galaxy, vol. 3 (2023, d. James Gunn)

The Adventures of Thomasina Sawyer (2018, d. Brian Brooks II)

The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then The Bigfoot (2018, d. Robert D. Krzykowski)

There Will Come Soft Rains (1984, d. Nazim Tulakhodzhayev)

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (2016, d. Burr Steers)

Me and the Big Guy (1999, d. Matt Nix)

For a note, Godzilla: Minus One would've probably been high, it was on the top 12, but I remembered that I fell asleep in it, so it's gone.

also not sure if Tetris is actually my third favourite movie I watched for the first time this year, or if I just like Tetris a lot. Column A and Column B

my letterboxd wrapped says my most seen actor was Desmond Llewelyn (which makes sense, watched 17 Bond movies), my 'most watched theme' was "Action Comedy and Silly Heroics", with an example being Once Upon a Time.... In Hollywood.

The mean year was 1994, the median being 2004, and the mode being 2023 with 25. the decade with the most was the 2010s, with 104, the least being the 1920s, with 0. the furthest ahead i got was in July, with 46 days. the furthest behind was 20 days, in November and December. the month with the most watched was March, with 50

scenes that fucked me up this year, in no order (with reactions); (from the 16th September)

baby management in The Nightingale (hand covering mouth, oh shit)

roller coaster in Pinocchio 3000 (fuuuck (but to myself, brother asleep nearby))

book photos in Midsommar (proper attention given, was half-watching while reading on phone) also liked/hated the hallucinated dead parents' eyes opening

peep-hole in Evil Dead Rise (this one was a while ago, and at time of writing I've watched 142 movies, so I've forgotten, I do apologise)

Toby stirring on deck in The Last Voyage of the Demeter (eyes widened slightly, lips curled around teeth a bit)

any Deadite eyes in Evil Dead movies.

'LeBron James spawns in Sarajevo exactly one year before the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.' - "u/JodieMcMathers", 22nd December 2023

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Festive Fates: 11 Spirited Holiday Tales by Kyndra Hatch, S.E. Smith, Candace Colt, Winnie Winkle, Stephanie Harrell, Cassandra Chandler, Natalie Palma, Jill Wallace, Eliza Sinclair, Electra Gajdos, Pauline Baird Jones.

It is the festive season, and everyone seems to be happy, filled with love and ready to spend some quality time with those around them, but is this the same on every planet?

Story number one "Twas The Fight Before Christmas" involves a family gathering where one of the guests is more familiar with fighting than with singing carols, but will that change this year?

Story number two "Home For Christmas" talks about the importance of family, home and love as one woman's meditation leads to unexpected consequences, but will she learn anything from this experience?

Story number three "Unwrapping The True Spirit" deals with a non-earthbound festival where gifts are exchanged and love abounds, but when one billionaire forgets to buy a gift, can he figure out what the perfect gift for his mate could be before time runs out?

Story number four "Christmas Trapping" Baxin and Miaxa are two aliens who are protecting an Earth family, the Maddox's, but when they learn about Santa Claus, they are determined to stop him in his tracks, but will they succeed, or will a peaceful Christmas reign?

Story number five "The Winter Queen" is a charming story of one man and his big heart as he tries to win over one which has been cold as ice for a long time, but can he really melt it, or will his become just as cold?

Story number six "Retired But Not Forgotten" is all about recapturing life as a retired detective takes to the streets once again as a PI with a cheerful partner and a determination to solve her cases, but can this lonely and jaded woman be won over and find joy in the Christmas season once again?

In Story number seven "Sunshine's War" it is WWII and one South African reconnaissance pilot is severely injured during service, but when he wakes up being nursed by a stranger, will he be able to find a new sunshine, or will he lose it all?

Story number eight "Wicked Beginnings" amid a works Christmas party, two colleagues have feelings they try to hide and bury deep within themselves, however, when they finally have a chance under the mistletoe, will they take it, or miss out again?

Story number nine "Magical Mayhem" a bartender finds out that her job is much more than meets the eye when Halloween comes around and new responsibilities are thrust upon her as a Keeper, but can she figure out how to corral the magical creatures who frequent the establishment, or will magical mayhem reign?

In story number ten "Seshka's Gift" one girl must overcome her past to create a new future by learning that adversity can be a strength, especially when things go drastically wrong in the Mageguild Academy during the Harvest Moon, but can she do it?

Finally, story number eleven "Searching For Thanksgiving" tells the tale of a group of young Dragonlings who go on an adventurous quest to find Thanksgiving, but with only half a story and one map to go on, can these youngsters save the day, or will danger find them first?

This anthology spins these short stories with festive flair which will envelop you in feel good vibes and sweet romances from different points of view while you go on a whirlwind adventure through the universe.

[edgecastlema]

Most wanted females?

my brain always goes blank with these asks so shout out to our members, we would love to see the following;

felicia hardy, cindy moon, wanda maximoff, lorna dane, carol danvers, shuri, kate bishop, america chavez, ororo munroe, susan storm, jean grey, monica rambeau, and kitty pryde (marvel), cassie sansmak, dinah lance, helena bertinelli, cassandra cain, stephanie brown, kate kane, diana prince, raven, barbara gordon, zatanna zatara, harley quinn, selina kyle, kara zor-el/danvers, pamela isley, lois lane, and mera (dc comics), mindy meeks-martin, sidney prescott, tatum riley, casey becker, gale weathers, kirby reed, hallie mcdaniel, rebecca walters, and cici cooper (scream), bianca barclay, morticia gomez, enid sinclair, larissa weems, and yoko tanaka (addams family eu), faith lehane, willow rosenberg, cordelia chase, tara maclay, dawn summers, marcie ross, and kendra young (btvs), sansa and arya stark, catelyn tully/stark, ygritte, gilly, yara/asha greyjoy, margaery tyrell, missandei, brienne of tarth, daenerys, rhaenyra. rhaena, baela, and helaena targaryen, alicent hightower, and laena velaryon (asoif eu), johanna mason, tigris, lucy gray baird, clove, glimmer, foxface, rue, effie trinket, madge undersee, and annie cresta (thg), lexie grey, izzie stevens, april kepner, callie torres, arizona robbins, amelia shepherd, jo wilson, addison montgomery, maggie pierce, and stephanie edwards (grey's anatomy), bella swan, alice and esme cullen, rosalie hale, and angela weber (twilight), max mayfield, nancy wheeler, and chrissy cunningham (stranger things), adaine and aelwyn abernant, fig faeth, antiope jones, penny luckstone, sam nightingale, zelda donovan, daniella barkstock, katja cleaver, ostentatia wallace, ayda aguefort, tracker o'shaughnessy, ruby and jet rocks, amanda maillard, saccharina frostwhip, misty moore, liz herrera, esther sinclair, sundry sidney, margaret encino, and lucienne rex (dimension 20), jaina solo, bo-katan kryze, fennec shand, ahsoka tano, leia organa, rey, jyn erso, hera syndulla, asajj ventress, rose tico, satine kryze, and qi'ra (star wars)

[autumncottageattic]

Tea with Mussolini (1999)