Richard’s appearance at Comic-Con is only a few hours away now *squee* But he’s already been sighted on posters, vlog footage and in life-sized statues as that amazing warrior dwarf, Thorin Oakenshield. What time is it, gang? Oakenshield Time, of course.
Bet Thorin watches would sell like hotcakes. I’d constantly be checking the time.
A mermaid on San Diego Bay has something lovely to look at . . .
How about a walk on the beach with a Thorin parasol?
A Thorin tee-shirt, anyone?
It’s a beautiful day at the beach with Thorin.
It’s 4.43am in San Diego so…..less than 7 hours until Richard’ll be signing autographs!
I woke up before 4:30 after collapsing at 8 p.m. last night (all this recent %$$@#* weighing on my mind). The bright spot is thinking I will be able to at least see new pics of Richard, even if I can’t do it in person. I hope all goes well for him.
OMG I can’t wait to see the photos of RA at Comic-Con. I was hoping that someone would see him having dinner out someplace last night.
Can’t you sleep either, Xenia?
I slept like a baby.
You’re just an early riser???? I’m not, so I might try to get some sleep now (it’s almost 11pm Saturday here) to see if I can wake up around 7.30am. Unfortunately, because I get only little bits and pieces of sleep all night, 7.30am’s usually the time I crash! I can but try.
“Must away ere break of day” and all that.
‘night, ‘night
Yes, I am an early riser. I am usually wide awake by 5:00am but then that means that I am usually knocked out earlier in the evening than most people.
whoops. forgot daylight savings!
no. I didn’t!!!!
It’s sad when you start arguing with yourself!!! I’m so excited (and I just can’t hide it, I’m about to lose control…..)
I do it all the time Kathryn!
I’ve worked out that San Diego is 17 hours behind AEST, so IIRC, the Hobbit Panel starts at 2-30pm, thus 7-30 Sunday morning here. Mmmmm, how to explain to hubby that I’m up so early with the computer on…..
We have a busy day ahead of us, so I’ll probably have to wait until tomorrow night to settle in and soak up all the Armitage ComicCon goodness in peace!!
I’ve been checking in on TORn every so often, apparently TH panel line is around a thousand people already. Only a few hours now until we see Richard again- I actually have butterflies in my stomach!
Watched The Sound of Music intermittently tonight. I know he is on my mind ‘cos of CC, but I was picturing Richard in the role of Captain von Trapp. He has the gravitas, the voice, and rocks a uniform, plus he could conceivably be the father of seven children up to the age of sixteen!
IIRC. please?
“If I recall correctly” I wasn’t sure when Richard’s autograph session starts, is it about 11am CC time?
I read somewhere that it was between 11.15am and noon
Oh, and thank you
San Diego is two hours behind us, so shortly after noon here the WB presentation should start. Benny will still be at work, so if I want to squee out loud, I can do so.
Richard would make a splendid Captain Von Trapp. He and CP both share that distinguished, regal air and Richard really has the singing chops–plus that dance between Maria and the captain *sigh*
Oh yes, that dance between Maria and the Captain, so romantic… *sigh*…Richard dancing, another plus to add to the delight of seeing him in the role.
Yes, that dance scene was one of my favs in the whole movie (which was one of my dear mama’s favorite films of all time). Richard would be brilliant in it on so many levels.
And I expect that line to only get longer and longer and longer . . . It’s still more than four hours San Diego time before the hall opens.
I never would have thought of it, but yes RA would be great in a remake of The Sound of Music. Daniela Denby-Ashe can be Maria.
The Sound of Music is so iconic I doubt there will ever be a remake.. But,you never know, everything is possible in Hollywood!
These days it seems to be all about remakes and franchises. And I agree with everybody, Richard would make an exquisite Captain von Trapp! *drool* Off to watch Ice Age 4 in 3D!
OMG this is so exciting! I’m squeeeing like a teenage girl! Yes pleeeeeeeeease, I want a Thorin T-shirt!!!! And a Thorin watch- but without hands, so I can see that gorgeous face properly!
Thorin tee, watch, purse, umbrella—sheets and comforter, anyone?? *grin*
I’ll take one of each, please
Want pillow case, multiples … (scratch ‘n’ sniff possible?)
Curl up with Thorin–what a notion!!
Judit, I feel like a child again, counting down to Christmas!
Squeeeee!!!!!
Does anyone know if there will be livestream. Yes, I am actually planning my day around whether or not I can see RA sign autographs. LOL.
Oh and the Sound of Music still ranks as one of my all time favorite and know Mezz has put the idea of the Captain as RA….I feel like watching it right this moment.
Gracie, it was stated over on TORn site that they will be live blogging it, not live streaming it, as that is against ComicCon rules. I have no idea what the difference is!
I assume that means they can’t have video cameras set up to do live video streaming, but they can post about it on the blog–maybe post some still photos? They seem to be kind of hinky about use of video. cameras . . . I don’t know.
Thank you. I am at the TORN now. Initially,the video was not working until I installed flashplayer or something and now I am getting a visual. So exciting ladies and so nice to be sharing this with all of you.
Have you heard from Dawn, Angie? If yes, has she got in alright?
No, and today was not one of the days she had tickets for, much to our disappointment.
However, I think she was going to hang out in hopes of catching a glimpse of a certain dwarf and his compadres. 
Sorry to hear about Dawn not having tickets for today!
But Frenz is there, right?
I know, she tried really hard to score some, but to no avail. Yes, Frenz and Heather are both there. Heather just got into Hall H.
YAY for Frenz and Heather.
I’m on Twitter too, I just tweeted you but not sure it worked? I’m not a twitter expert…
So filming is not allowed at all at Comic Con panels? Or will there be some official footage released?
Well, we know from the vids on YT that filming of panels is done, but perhaps it’s specific official entities who are allowed to do it? Unless we were seeing bootleg stuff.
Judging from the quality of the Pushing Daisies panel YT video, I suspect it was bootleg stuff..It did look like a “pirate” video. (not sure that expression is used in this context)
Trying to work out Hobbit panel time EDT!
If it’s 2:30 San Diego, it’s 11:30 here…
Great to see your post, fedoralady.
Great graphics!
And 12:30 here. My husband was chuckling over it when I told him everyone around the world was trying to figure out the time differences. Glad you enjoyed the pics!!
Well at least here in South Western Canada I am in the same time zone for a change!!
Yeay, Teutcher! At least when he goes to Detroit to shoot that movie, we’ll finally be in the same time zone
Teuchter, I’m happy for you!
Will RA ever be in MY time zone again??
This is copied from One Ring Net
We will most likely NOT able to live stream the presentation. That means no video, and probably, no photos. No one will — it’s against Comic-Con rules! Sorry!
We will attempt to find out whether the clips that the Hobbit crew intend to show today will also be distributed on the internet, and when that might occur. No guarantees we’ll get an answer, but stay tuned. so–I am not sure how much we will actually see of Richard, much less hear of him. Guess we will need to stay on Twitter and see what Heather posts.
Somebody please Help! I’m so tired I can’t remember how to get onto Twitter
twitter.com
Thank you
But surely people can take photos at the autograph sessions?
I want to know whether the beard is still there!!!!
Me too!!!
And Servetus! I would certainly think photos would be allowed at the autograph sessions. Just saw a tweet that Richard, Martin and Andy walked by but the person said it was a pity she was so short, so she didn’t see much.
Also There is a brief post by Frenz on the homepage of the One Ring net.
There is a photographer with a HUGE camera right in front of Richard, what wouldn’t I give to be him right now!!!!
Can’t find Frenz’s post Angie!
It’s on the homepage, or it was a few minutes ago. Newbie at Comic-Con
The beard is still there according to RAnet!
Can’t you see the pic, Judit?
Yes. but it’s not a close-up to say the least! But he’s beautiful even from a distance! I’m in LOVEEEEEE!!!
Judit, I still don’t receive your tweets. Not sure why, not that knowledgeable about Twitter myself.
Can you get that Stickam thing to work?
Strange… I should do a course on tweeting!
Oh dear I’m on 3 sites at the same time, TAE, Twitter, Theoneringnet… My head is spinning!!!
On Theoneringnet should I go into the live chat or stay on their main page? Can anybody help?
Yea, the beard’s still there!!!!!
Oh you saw the picture they call “close-up” ? I was just about to email you the fuzzy pic!
You can email me anyway – all contributions gladly accepted
Just emailed you the so-called “close-up”! Well that’ll have to do for the moment!
I think it’s a cropped in shot of a much bigger pic, but as you say, we will take what we can get. Please notice the snug-fitting black shirt with the rolled-up sleeves. Fingers tingling to stroke those forearms.
And top two buttons unbuttoned! As PinUp said, the showoff!!!
Where did Pinup say that, Judit? Got the emails, thanks
On twitter!
Looks like he’s actually wearing a T-shirt underneath the shirt. Glad you got the emails!
Yeah a black v-neck tee under the black shirt. Did I detect a hint of chest hair springing out? Must study that still more while video downloads from YT.
What video on YouTube?
The EW video is now up there. Cast of The Hobbit interviewed by Entertainment Weekly Comic-Con is title.
Could you post the link, please? I can’t access it from Judi’s blog
I will have to go back and see if I can find it. I closed out YT. I’ve been jumping around like a hyper frog today.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSgSZHW0q-0&feature=youtu.be&a
Hyperfrog! I love that expression! A fellow hyperfrog!
It’s what I’ve felt like. At least unlike the frogs around here, I don’t bellow. LOL
Anonymous was me too! WP must feel the excitement!
what’s your tag at Twitter, Judit?
@jhezser
OK, I sent a tweet and I am now following you on Twitter
Did you get my emails, Kathryn?
Oh dear God I’m hyperventillating!!! http://via.me/-31gbclm
I didn’t think it was possible… For him to get any more gorgeous than he was… But he is!!!
L.i.t.e.r.a.l.l.y….. b..r..e..a..t..h..t..a..k..i..n..g!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *faints*
Fanning you dear Teuchter! You have to come to!
Thanks Judit!! I needed that!! It sure got warm watching that video from EW!!
Yes girls – I noticed the necklace, arm hair AND the chest hair. Just as well I was sitting down!! 
Sorry! I swore I wasn’t going to make such comments like that again! I sound like a teenager and y’all know I’m loooooooong past that stage!
He’s absolutely gorgeous from head to toe, that man.
I’m middle-aged (thanks Rich) and I make tons of comments in that vein too. Perfectly natural. And understandable. Recognition of gorgeousness has not age-restricted!
Just because there’s snow on the roof, that doesn’t mean there’s not still fire in the furnace (and my hair is now almost completely white, so that saying really fits me!LOL)
Ha ha that’s good, Angie!
Second the motion!
That should have been “is not age-restricted” It’s getting late..
There it was again…the familiar UMPF in the region of my heart which immediately started racing. His effect on me is still…so…*sigh*
I actually woke up about 4am, which was about the time I’d calculated Richard was supposed to be signing autographs. I took the risk of outing myself as an absolute fangurl by switching on the laptop in the study…nothing! Nada! Only the excited talk here! I must have been too early.
Now I’m up and it’s all happened! He still has the beard! And that snug shirt…lord, he’s gorgeous! Seems to be feeling comfortable too which makes me happy. Off to check out the photos again!
That’s weird, I just got an email notification that this was a new comment, but it’s now as anonymous four days down the track.
WP has also thrown in one of Traxy’s old ones from last week as well!
No worries. I have been doing some housekeeping and while sorting through the spam and pending queues, I found some comments that shouldn’t have been held. Also had to blacklist an IP address (none of our regulars, just a potential crank about 50SoG) . . .
The link in Judi’s blog is working now
Thank you, Angie
De rien, ma chere.
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