The RAPS reveals are coming fast and hard these days. I probably should stretch them out a bit in order to avoid devaluing the currency. Or add some extra value to the posts. So today’s RAPS reveal is preceded by a shout-out to Maggie aka puppers26 on Twitter. Maggie has been part of the Richie swaps (organised by sinnamin) for as long as I can remember. I don’t think we have an Easter swap going this year, but I just received a fantastic hand-made Easter card from her. And the best thing is the fridge magnet she enclosed.
Did you see that? “Chick magnet”???? On that egg? And then who peeks out? 😂*muhahahaha* That is just so good… The whole idea of hiding RA (in one of my favourite shoots *and* with a massive smile on his face) in an Easter egg – I love it. Thank you, Maggie!!! And damn! I wish I had thought of that pun for an Easter RAPS!!!! Or do you think it’s permissible to steal the pun?
And now let’s get on to the shrine.
Super Strong. Who could *that* be?
” It was like bumping into a tree. He was much heavier, more solid than she would have judged from his voice and his footfalls. Solid and light on his feet. ”
Francis Dolarhyde, ladies and gentlemen…
Here he is, and we don’t know whether it is vulnerability, danger or a threat in his eyes…
Maybe it was a promise… we wish…
It was, in any case, a small little souvenir shrine made for Armidreamer, in return for sacrificing her Armitage autograph at RDC for the Flat Richie log. Such a great idea! It was also lovely to meet yet another fellow fan at an event – it just makes for happier fangirling when you have actually met the people with whom you share comments, jokes and pithy remarks on a daily basis *hehe*. Thank you Armidreamer – we must meet again!
Guylty Pleasure 
Fabulous – the shrine and the magnet!
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That fridge magnet had me in stitches yesterday. I have no fridge beside me while I am working, but I have propped it up on a ledge and am grinning just thinking about it there…
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Yeah, it really is something to look at!
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Ah the shrine is another stellar masterpiece and Jane will probably be on cloud nine!! That saying is so spot on!! FD !!!👍👏👏🤣 well done!!
The chick magnet is brilliant so kudos to Maggie for her wit and kindness!!
Nice Friday surprise!!
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Well, I was only quoting from the book, Michele – I think the whole “solid as a tree” sentence is Reba describing how Francis feels when she bumps into him.
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Oh wow see I didn’t read the book so that went right over my head so thank you for explaining!! It still is quite clever and I like when you take these phrases and symbols that appear subtle and really utilize their full meaning!! It is very creative and I am sure I’m not alone in thinking that!! 👏👍❤️❤️😘😘
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It was one of the sentences – and descriptions – in the book that always stayed with me because it was so evocative. And I could see how that was also a description that RA would have lapped up when preparing to transform himself into Francis…
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Absolutely and now you are making a stellar cause for me to read the book! Thank you two fold!! 👍👏🤗😘❤️
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You could. Or you could just skip through to all the Dolarhyde parts.
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Oh I don’t skip around I am a thru and thru finish to the bitter end reader although if a movie is bad I have slowly abandoned it but then there are some movies that were ok the first go around but have gotten much better with multiple re watches ie ITS ! 😉🤔🤗
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Yes I’m waving from my cloud!
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Hi !! Waving back to you!! Oh you will be smiling today too!! All I will say is I’m so glad you are here to smile w me over our hunky chunk men!!😘❤️❤️❤️🤗
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Oh, dead. So dead! *thud*
Fangirl totally down.
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Francis really has an interesting effect on fangirls…
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He does. And he is the one I avoid. I don‘t even wanna go there. He is my no-go zone. And yet… I would follow him to the bedroom, or precede him, or whatever.
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You’d preempt his command *grins*??? Hehe, and then you’d find you have to join a queue of ladies who had followed the unspoken command before you *giggles*.
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Yep! That’s right sista! Get in line!! He is tragic sexy IMO!! ❤️💜😉😘
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Oh, I learned how to queue at RDC5. And being last (for the autographs) was the best thing that could‘ve happened to me. He had all the time in the world and was so chatty and relaxed. I never had the feeling that he wanted to be somewhere else. I’ll take such a last any time!
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That’s an extremely good point you are making there! Touché!
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oh wow, intimidating yet exciting! you’ve definitely captured the Dragon in that tin!
love the easter egg magnet too!
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It’s the perfect Easter egg – seeing that I am not eating any chocolate during Lent… But this sweetness is definitely allowed 😀
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The magnet is priceless and you can always give credit if you use the pun 😉
Ooo, FH scares me! Great shrine though 😃
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I have tentatively noted the pun in my notebook for future reference… With credit!
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I’ve been giggling away to myself about that fridge magnet all morning. Egg-cellent job from Maggie there.
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Yep, it’s really cute. Definitely a keeper.
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Not only a chick magnet but a good egg as well is our RA. That’s a really sweet Easter surprise. And it really is lovely to witness the exchange of tokens of friendship and goodwill in the fandom. It always brightens my day. I’m loving these reveals. ❤️
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Sweetly said, D – he is a good egg indeed, always trying to be nice.
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Love the chick magnet and I LOVE my shrine (and the reverse of the tin is hilarious!). It was such a lovely surprise and I thank the clever creative Guylty. The funny thing is that you/she thought I didn’t like Dolarhyde and apologised for sending it as a memento of RDC5, when in fact he is one of my favourite RA characters. Thanks again Guylty it is a wonderful memento of the con,
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And yes, I look forward to meeting up again
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Fingers crossed we soon get an announcement for new plans. Theater, preferably!
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Well, we’ll do that midnight chanting witchy thing soon, right? 😉 That’ll help things right along, I’m sure.
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Rain dances always worked when I wanted to avoid athletics at school. That might work.
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Avoid athletics? A woman after my own heart!! 🚫⛹🏻♀️ 🏃♀️
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The horror!
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🤣🤣
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Oh yes, I forgot. That means we’ll definitely get an announcement soon.
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Phew – very glad that Dolarhyde is up there with your favourites, dreamer. He is a tragic figure, of course – but so well acted by RA, so no wonder he is loved. And yes, I hope the RAPS will store happy memories of a fun and unique weekend!
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Loved the egg, “cracked” me up. And of course, FD in a tin. Hope it is strong enough to keep him in there. He might burst forth at any time.
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Hope so!
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Hello Deareader!!! Have we met before??? 😉 If not – welcome to my blog and thank you for your comment.
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I don’t know how this happened, but between commenting on my phone, laptop and kindle my identities were mixed up. Deareader is me, Kathy Jones. Deareader is my secret identity for commenting on FF. Not so secret any longer, but it doesn’t really matter. I only give compliments. 😊
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Kathy what is FF if I can ask ?
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Hi Michele, FF is fan fiction. I didn’t know what is was until I became a RA fan years ago, so don’t feel left out for not knowing what is it. There is a lot of RA FF written by his fans, with some of his characters (Thorin and more) as the protagonists. There is other FF called RL (real life), which features Richard as himself. That is slightly controversial. Guylty sometimes has links to FF in the roundups. You should check it out, but in my case, it was sightly addicting. Let the reader beware.
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Kathy thanks you’re a gem!! 😘❤️
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Happy to help.
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LOL – great, good to know. (And so sad. I had rejoiced that I made another fan de-lurk…)
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Oh, thank you for the link love, Kate! xx
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