A few hours after I'd finished writing my last post, I had a nagging feeling that I'd forgotten to include something in the list. Finally, whilst eating my tea, I remembered. So here it is, number nine, my love of Poldark.
The series was first shown when I was in my mid-teens, and I instantly fell in love with the drama, the costumes, the stunning Cornish scenery, the romance of it all, and, of course, Robin Ellis. About 13 or so years ago my sister very kindly bought me the complete set of videos - both series one and two. I've watched them many times since, and still adore everything about it.
In the autumn of 1976, when I had just started the sixth form, and between series one and two of Poldark, we were taken on a school trip to Stratford-upon-Avon to see King Lear. Although I was studying for my English 'A' Level, I really wasn't looking forward to spending three or so hours on a very hard seat (we were up in the Gods), watching a whole load of 'luvvies' perform. Oh what a lovely surprise I had when I realised that Robin Ellis was playing the Duke of Gloucester (I think I've got that correct), I even forked out 10p (or whatever it was) to get hold of the opera glasses which were then provided on the back of every seat. I don't think I heard a word of the play, I just spent the whole time peering through the opera glasses and waiting for Robin Ellis to reappear on stage (which thankfully he did quite often).
I wonder what ever happened to him, I don't think I've seen him on television in many years. I do remember he was in an adaptation of Barbara Vine's 'A Dark Adapted Eye' about 10 - 15 years ago, and although he was a bit stouter than he had been as Poldark, and his hair was a bit greyer, he was still mighty attractive.
Anyway, enough lusting!! I've finished a couple of projects in the last couple of days. First is this knitted hat which I made using the pure wool yarn I got in the local charity shop 10 days ago.
I finished it off with a white wool felt flower and had just the right colour glass button to match.
I'll put the hat away until the autumn and then it'll be up for sale on ebay.
In complete contrast the other finished project is this very summery shopping / beach bag, made using the material I got in Billericay last week.
I'll be putting this up for sale on ebay either today or tomorrow, in the hope of selling it before the sun disappears again.
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