It appears that congratulations are in order.
As usual, if it weren’t for automated reminders, I would miss my anniversaries. I am always amazed when I see sentimental posts on Twitter, celebrating “four years ago I saw The Crucible for the first time” or “this day five years ago I was at The Hobbit premiere”. I am remarkably unromantic and thoughtless in that respect. Heck, I can’t even remember my own wedding day. In case of the WordPress blogiversary, my lack of awareness is exacerbated by the fact that I didn’t really start blogging on guylty.net right then and there. It was simply a case of “I need a WordPress login, let’s set up a blog”. Hence my first post was this. Wow. That’s utilitarian… And regular blogging didn’t start (on my own blog) until January 2014. But for the administrative foundation day, let’s take this as my anniversary.
As always, I take tearfully to the stage to express my thanks to my wonderful audience, without whose engagement and comments this blog would not be possible. I thank my long time mentor and blogging role model Servetus for giving me the platform for my first steps in blogworld, and I take a bow to all my fellow bloggers – still active or currently dormant – who have helped me to grow and to find my own niche. Thank you to Richard Armitage for providing never-ending opportunity to objectify… ooops… discuss him, to Audible for tiding us over droughts with countless audio projects, to Belstaff for Richard’s fantastic leather jacket collection, to the unnamed sock manufacturer for the brightest airport appearance ever, and to anyone who has ever read this blog. I’d like to dedicate this anniversary to Richard’s left nipple in recognition of the invaluable support it has lent to Mr Armitage’s career.
Guylty Pleasure 
Congratulations!
I just posted a comment on your previous topic about a Hannibal convention at Heathrow airport next year the suggestion is that the Red Dragon will be there!
Sorry about exclamation points but this is shocking lol
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I just saw that and replied… It is shocking indeed. OMG. Heathrow airport will not be big enough to receive all the fans… LOL
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You’re so subtle and clever I just got the Iron Age analogy… hopefully you are celebrating with some bubbly tonight with the family and relaxing!!
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Aw, you are far too flattering, Michele.
Nope, no reason to celebrate here :-D. They probably curse the day I signed up for another blog *haha*
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Lots of reaction on the previous post I have just caught up.
I haven’t turned to drink but I have very mixed and sad thoughts. I can’t believe he is taking all these small jobs to be nearer his family .
Oh dear, I have had a brilliant time following him and done things and been places just because of him (New York ) but this is a step too far.
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Yve, that sounds as if you are saying good-bye. I hope I am misreading you.
I hear you re. his con participation, particularly considering that he once said he wasn’t going to do that sort of thing. Well, we all change, and in a way I *do* understand that his priority may be to be close to his family at the moment. However, I can’t imagine that he will become a regular on the con circuit…
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And a big congratulations to YOU for your blog, RAPS, Auctions, *oofs, ficlets, selfie observations, honesty, integrity, humor, grace, beauty, Blogging A-Z Challenges, and I almost forgot the enticing Weekly Round-ups! It all starts with YOU. Richard is just the honey for the bees!!
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Aw, thank you Michele – *sniffs and wipes tears from eyes* 😉
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Awww, congratulations G!!! My heartfelt thanks for providing this place to gush for all of us. I should step away from the keyboard before I say something I shouldn’t, because it’s Friday night and I’m on my second glass of Doppio Passo, but what the hell. I’ll have a present for you very soon!! 😁
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Awwwww. Thank you and hooray…. yay…. I love surprises…
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Huhu! Dann mal wieder: Alles Gute und überhaupt! Nach wie vor großartig, dich hier getroffen zu haben. Nutzt sich garnicht ab, das zu Erwähnen 😁
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Hehe, vielen Dank, dass du hier überhaupt noch mitliest 😉
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Manchmal leicht verspätet, aber ich bleibe bei dir selbstverständlich dran!
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Yay 😘
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Is this tweet dirty or am I drunker than I think I am?
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I wondered the same thing.. what’s he implying here?????
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Honestly guys, what are you reading into this? He is only referring to the speed of narration…
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I know, but now imagine that long, drawn out slloooowww in his voice…
[Clearly the🍷 talking.]
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Oh, I can imagine alright.
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I think maybe he was dipping in the Pinot Noir a bit, maybe celebrating TGIF or booking a gig at the Renaissance Hotel at Heathrow in February…
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I had to google that wine, is that your favorite type?
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It’s red and it’s there. I quite like it.
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Good! Have a glass for me 6 hours behind you still…
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right SSSSSLLLLLOOOOOWWWWWW?????? HMMMM
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Enough enough 😂
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My thoughts were what his fingers were doing to the keyboard to get that word out just right…..
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Maybe it was his thumbs?
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Thumbs even better!! Getting heart palpitations with the visuals of his thumbs pressing down on his keypad or IPhone or IPad 💗💗💗💗💗😍😍😍😍😘😘👍👍👏
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Yeah, I’m seriously wondering whether he shows his age by typing with his index finger – or whether he has trained himself in thumb-typing for the hip, youthful lool 😁
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Well I thought you were heading in a different direction w the thumbs but I hope he’s an index finger guy cuz so am I (Girl)! I need my kindred spirit too!! 😍😘
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😂 Totally trying to keep things above board here 😉
PS: I’m an image slut who thunb-types 😀
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Hahaha my thumbs aren’t as dexterous apparently! 😘👍🤭
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Well done Guylty! Keep them comin’!!!!
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Thanks 😘🤗
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Your anniversary is only one day off the very day I sat in my dark living room watching North & South for the first time, not knowing I would stay up ’til 3:00 a.m. to see the whole 4 hours in one sitting, or that there was a world-wide batch of wonderful fanwomen out there waiting for me to find them. Oh the memory…such joy!!!
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There must have been something in the air!!! Congrats on your own anniversary!
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Happy birthday for you both.I am just eight months younger than you.
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🙂
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Squirrel you always see the bright side of things!! So cute and sweet!!!
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For you Michele I add this little pseudo-scientific-prehistoric mess stuff:
According to Wikipedia the Iron Age began around 700 BC. AD with the arrival of the Celts in Ireland from Great Britain. A few of these human beeings came from “Germania” (haplogroupe R1b (Y-ADN))
I have unmasked, identified you Guylty as a celtic druidess. Heiress and guardian of traditions in Richard Armitage’s fandom, in charge of education, justice through your blog and worship using shrines, For six years you have been enlighting our lives, so keep on writing!
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Squirrel that is so well pointed out and she is a goddess, druidess and ruler of all things Armitage and more!! 👏👍💗💗😘😀
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The evidence scientific basis for this report was provided from these source:
https://www.eupedia.com/europe/Haplogroupe_R1b_ADN-Y.shtml
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English version: https://www.eupedia.com/europe/Haplogroup_R1b_Y-DNA.shtml
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🧙🏻♀️Ooooh, I like it!!! What you describe really fits me – the whole Germanic thing and my activities here in blogworld. Thank you for saying such nice things xxx
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Thank you 🧙🏻♀️Guylty🧙🏻♀️, I shall always be the wizard Radagast!
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Radagast rocks!!! 💗💗💗😍👍
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I willingly identify with “Radagast”. Previously on Servetus’ blog, I had described myself as a salt and pepper hair’s woman, never well-dressed (wearing then a fair jacket made in Poland with organic wool), passionate about natural sciences in all its forms (mushrooms, flowers …) and healthcaring through my profession.
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Radagast loved living things and his love and compassion for them in The Hobbit movies I saw (confess haven’t seen LOTR trilogy yet aghast I know) was so endearing and he was the savior for them in the beginning of their journey! You are all knowing and so uplifting !!😘💗
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J’aimerais mais j’écris souvent des phrases négatives et critiques sur les blogs!
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Aw, Radagast – he’s a darling!
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Herzlichen Glückwunsch zu soviel Durchhaltevermögen! Vielen Dank für all die interessanten, erhellenden, unterhaltsamen, erheiternden Posts und die vielen anderen Sachen, mit denen du unsere Welt hier bereicherst. Ohne dich wär das Fandom ein ganzes Stück grauer. Schön, dass es deinen Blog gibt und hör bloß nicht damit auf. Auf die nächsten 5(0) Jahre 🥂.
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Oh, danke schön, das ist aber ein lieber Kommentar :-). Ja, im Moment sieht es gut aus für die Zukunft des Blogs. Auch wenn er nicht viele Neuigkeiten hat, wir haben es uns hier gerade gemütlich gemacht. Da lasse ich die Tür gerne weiter offen.
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Happy blogiversary G! Congratulations on the milestone, and thank you for those six years of fun, creativity, lively discussion and fandom love. 😘😘
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Aw, thank you Mezz. It’s been a pleasure – and will hopefully remain such for the future.
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It wouldn’t be an acceptance speech without a Left Nipple Reference… well done, twice over!!
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*grins* yes, I thought that it should receive an honourable mention.
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Happy anniversary. I don’t know how you do it, but you are just as interesting now as when I first started reading you on Serv’s blog.one would think you would get boring after a few years, but no, your blog is as entertaining as ever. 😅 may you have another five years of never boring blogging ahead of you.
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Aw, thank you Kathy. You know, I am surprised myself that there is still something to say and that there are new things to discuss. But well, new projects – new critiques. And where there is a bunch of women, there is always talk 🙂 Thanks for being such a steadfast supporter over all these years xxx
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Has it been 6 years? Time flies. Congrats to you!
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It does. I can hardly believe it myself. And yet, when I think of 2012, it seems lightyears away…
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Happy Blog-Anniversary G! Time flies when you’re having fun right? I hope it has been as enjoyable for you as it has been for your readers. I was drawn here for RA but keep returning because of you. Your brilliant perspective, kindness, great humor and creativity make for a welcoming place to drop by and indulge in whatever RA subject you have open for discussion. I don’t always participate, but I always leave with a smile. Here’s wishing you joy and continued inspiration for many years to come ❤️
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Thank you for such lovely words, Donna. As always, I’d like to throw the compliments back at all readers and commentators on the blog – it’s a group effort. I am only providing the keywords 😉
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Many congratulations, G! You really have done so much for so many with your wonderful blog. Your wit and wisdom, insights and blunt but never unkind critiques, compassion and leadership…it’s been a true privilege joining the ranks through your blog. Thank you a million times over!
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Happy birthday!!! Mach weiter so ❤
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LOL! Happy Blogiversary! 🙂
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Many thanks 🙂
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With great embarrassment — I’m trying so hard to get caught up — I just read this. It’s so wonderful that you’re having a six year milestone, and I am hoping for many, many more!
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Ah no, never mind. I didn’t even tag you in this, so how would you know, especially with a non-descript post title like this!
Thanks for catching up, though 🙂
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Well, I do read your blog after all and I’m very interested. I’m just months behind at this point.
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Ah, Serv – thank you for being such a loyal reader. What I meant to say was, I totally understand that there are times when other things are more important.
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