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Friday, September 24, 2010

My Dates for the Willow Ball

Oooh....I am a lucky girl.....all three men who I invited to be my dates - accepted!  And, I am thrilled to be sharing a fourth man, John Fowles, with my dear friend, Amanda.

Here are "my guys"...

Franz Lizst......oh-so-famous, oh-so-talented, oh-so-handsome Hungarian pianist and composer.  He has agreed to play a few selections on the piano for us....Willow, please make sure my "Franzchen" has a beautiful sterling silver
candelabra with some Lilac-coloured candles (my favourite) atop the piano....
I had planned to hire a driver for us....but Franz, (ach Du, mein Leiber Mann), has insisted on driving us in the Bentley. What's a girl to do...but agree!

Konig Ludwig II von Bavaria...... not only handsome and rich, but a lover of Opera....and especially Wagner Operas.  He was solely responsible for the building of the Bayreuth Festspiel Haus. He loved taking sleigh rides on snowy moonlit evenings in the Bavarian Alps... and....a lover (like me) of Swans!
Last, but most certainly not least, Anthony Minghella.  Famed director of "The English Patient", "Cold Mountain", "The Talented Mr. Ripley" and "Truly, Madly, Deeply" (to name a few).  He also directed a stunningly beautiful production of "Madama Butterfly" at the Metropolitan Opera.  Charasmatic, humorous,
intelligent...

Oh....well, there is one more lovely man....who has promised to dance a tango (or two) with me and also partake of some champagne and (perhaps) some pate....John Fowles - noted English Author - and lover of Fate and all things mysterious....he wrote (among others)..."The French Lieutentant's Woman", "Magus", "Daniel Martin", "The Ebony Tower"....  John, being the lover of women that he is.....also agreed to take the lovely Amanda....so we are going to "share" him....  Amanda, when I am dancing with John, I know any of my other fellows will be thrilled to dance with you!
I guess I seem like a "wild child" with four men....but now that I am newly-single....  I need to live a little and PARTY! 

Only six more days....

Love,

♥ Robin ♥
Posted by Robin at 3:41 PM
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28 comments:

  1. sukipoetSeptember 24, 2010 at 4:41 PM

    oh my what a selection of beau's you will arrive with. I am sure with such talent and variety you will not be bored. I guess Konig Ludwig will be a taste of royalty at the ball. Bet he's a good dancer too. Can't wait to hear Franz play. Magical I am sure. Oh I'm all a'twitter. It's almost stimulation overwhelm and it hasnt even begun yet!

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  2. secret agent womanSeptember 25, 2010 at 12:44 PM

    Well, they should keep you busy!

    I understand I'll be helping you with lunch prep at the YART, so I thought I had better stop in an introduce myself!

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  3. kjSeptember 25, 2010 at 11:09 PM

    darn you, blogger!

    robin, forgive me but i think two of these men are not sufficiently attractive and i'm concerned that one may be too scratchy for you.

    i know this sounds very superficial, especially since you have chosen intelligent, worldly men. i hope you have the time of your life. but....

    i think you might be practicing your dance moves in the living room of a # 9. mary chapin carpenter at the twist and shout.

    not rocket science, but definitely jelly bean worthy

    love love
    kj

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  4. MimSeptember 26, 2010 at 2:58 AM

    Very erudite and worthy men to take to the ball - I think you ought to add a hunk in there just to make sure you will get swept off your Manolo clad feet.

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  5. Beaudor et BaronSeptember 26, 2010 at 3:11 AM

    You gready Robin LOL,go girl put your high heels(Jimmy Choo also my favourite,my wallet don't think so)on,and ROCK....

    Big Hug,
    Marja and Beaudor loves to come along in the Bentley as your Bodyguard:))

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  6. RobinSeptember 26, 2010 at 8:34 AM

    Suki, I'm glad you approve of my Gentlemen!
    Actually, I believe they all can dance well...although Franz and Ludwig are the best Waltz partners... and, of course, it's always fun to have a "Royal" at a ball! Franz is rehearsing now.....he will pull out all the steps when he performs on the 30th!

    This is so exciting, isn't it?

    Love,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  7. RobinSeptember 26, 2010 at 8:37 AM

    Hi "Secret Agent"....(do I call you that....or will you reveal your true name)? Anyway, nice to meet you... I hope there will be someone to do most of the cooking at YART.....because I am not qualified....only an adequate Asst.....but, I am sure we will be able to pull it off!

    See you soon!

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  8. RobinSeptember 26, 2010 at 8:40 AM

    KJ.... you are too funny.... you know, it isn't always about the looks..... most important to me - is a wonderful intellect, lots of imagination and a truly romantic nature. All of these wonderful men fit the bill!

    I promise not to be dancing too much at #9.....(well, perhaps just a little.... Emily and I are rehearsing a routine .....

    Love,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  9. RobinSeptember 26, 2010 at 8:42 AM

    Mim......you know, I am just not into those "hunky" types.... I assure you that when Monsieur Lizst looks over and dedicates a piece to me....I will swoon! ;)

    Love,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  10. RobinSeptember 26, 2010 at 8:46 AM

    Ah, liebe Marja.... I do so love my Jimmy Choos....but these days, I can no longer afford them....still, I HAD to "buy" a pair for Willow's Ball!

    Oh....I hope you and Beaudor WILL come along!
    We will all have such fun....both of your beautiful presences would add so much!

    Love to both,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  11. SnowbrushSeptember 26, 2010 at 3:09 PM

    Invite me, and you'll have five!

    "I guess I seem like a "wild child" with four men....but now that I am newly-single.... I need to live a little and PARTY!"

    I'm relieved to hear this as I had feared you might be considering monastic life, and I would have missed you dreadfully.

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  12. yoboroboSeptember 26, 2010 at 6:27 PM

    Robin! What an amazing group of men. :) I think you will have a fabulous time with all of them, and I do hope you take lots of notes and tell us about the conversations you have. ;) I think kj is hoping you will invite Johnny Depp as well. Why not? :) xox!

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  13. RobinSeptember 26, 2010 at 6:37 PM

    Snow, I WOULD have invited you at once, but I didn't think you would accept......so yes, please join our now-crowded Bentley....but after all, isn't that what parties are all about?

    I love that you make me laugh! I KNOW I am an "Operatic" sort of girl....but....monastic life is NOT for me! See you on the 30th.....

    Hugs,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  14. RobinSeptember 26, 2010 at 6:41 PM

    Pam.....I promise to reveal all (or almost all) of my evening with all of these wonderful men....and now, Snowbrush is coming as well...
    I may have to buy another Bentley!

    As for Johnny Depp...you know, he is cute...but not really my "type"....I know our Annie fancies him....but so does my hostess, Willow...and I believe he will be one of her escorts!

    MUWAH! I am always smiling and happy when YOU come to visit!

    Love,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  15. Amanda SummerSeptember 27, 2010 at 12:08 AM

    you wild girl robin -- 4 dates!! i am thrilled to share john fowles with you for the evening as we reprise our 'twin' roles from the magus --- and by the way, great choice with anthony minghella - the english patient is pretty much my all time favorite movie! must head home soon to dig out that white silk dress in time for the ball ;-)

    hugs, love and muwahs!! xxx

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  16. Annie CoeSeptember 27, 2010 at 7:22 PM

    I could have guessed at three of these men, and I think Lizst is pretty attractive! I loved two out of 4 of those movies. Can you guess which ones? As for Johnny, he is mine, all mine, he is funny, smart and attractive, he has it all ;-), :-). xoxo

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  17. Tess KincaidSeptember 27, 2010 at 8:00 PM

    Oh, such fabulous choices! Anthony Minghella was such a genius. I'm going to love chatting with him. I may have to take more than just one spin around the dance floor with him!

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  18. marianneSeptember 28, 2010 at 12:35 AM

    Hi Robin,
    Now that the spirit! Don't put all your money on one horse dear!

    HAve fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I don't like it that your posts stay at the bottom of my list :( Do you have any idea why??

    Love!!!
    >M<

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  19. marianneSeptember 28, 2010 at 12:44 AM

    I love your handbag dear!!! And good choice of car. With those 4 gentlemen you will attend in style!

    YEAH!!!

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  20. RobinSeptember 28, 2010 at 11:54 AM

    Amanda, so sorry we have not had time to coordinate our gowns.....but you know what, John F won't care....he will be thrilled to have one of us on each arm....and think about the amazing discussions we will have regarding "The Magus" and other books of his!

    I can't wait to see your white silk!

    Love,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  21. RobinSeptember 28, 2010 at 12:04 PM

    Annie...of course you could have guessed 3 of my dates! And yes, I know which movies of Anthony's you loved......

    As for "Johnny D"....glad you are not attending Willow's Ball....there would definitely be "trouble a brewin"!

    Love,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  22. RobinSeptember 28, 2010 at 12:06 PM

    Dear "Hostess with the Mostest Willow".....I had a feeling you would approve of Mr. Minghella....and yes, he says he would be honoured to have a dance with you!

    See you on Thursday......

    Love,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  23. RobinSeptember 28, 2010 at 12:09 PM

    Marianne.... yes, my new Man-philosophy is:
    "The More the Merrier"! Woo-hoo!

    As for my poor little blog not updating on people's sidebars.....ONLY LOLO has figured it out..... it is a mystery to me!

    So happy you like the Judith Leiber...do you know, she can custom make bags....she could do one of Sjimmie - or Marja's Beaudor! A-ha-ha!

    I will raise my champagne glass to you at the Ball!

    Love to all,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  24. YoliSeptember 30, 2010 at 5:49 AM

    Oh my goodness Robin! Can you handle all of them? You brazen gal! Lovely gown, you are ever so tasteful.

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  25. ninotazizSeptember 30, 2010 at 6:26 AM

    Robin, you lucky girl. But honestly, how do you do it? I am having enough trouble sashaying between Leonard and Joseph!

    Oh! What a ball!

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  26. HelenSeptember 30, 2010 at 8:54 AM

    So nice to cross paths earlier this evening ... you are as lovely as ever! I am having a hard time managing one escort ~ how are you managing multiples? Cheers!

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  27. TimoteoSeptember 30, 2010 at 3:19 PM

    How marvelous of you to bring John Fowles...I may be his number one fan!

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  28. UnknownOctober 1, 2010 at 5:48 AM

    Hello Robin,

    Just had to call in and congratulate a fellow door prize winner! Your escorts were all positively charming; Franz simply sparkles on the keyboard; I've visited his apartment in Budapest, by the way! His Majesty adds a certain style to such an evening and Anthony, well, everything is a cinematic experience! John is perhaps a little too cerebral for me but I'm sure the failings are all mine! Now I'm off to see these hummingbirds!

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