Ciao!

[Laila]

If you're like history, you have to see Charles II and Illuminata and Carrington

I have loved every second of Charles II, especially when they decided to cut his hair. Still remember the duel scene with Rupert Graves very well. I must confess I still have to watch Illuminata...

and don't forget - there's no cure against Rufusitis

I've looked fo it from time to time especially when I was so overloaded with him that it was impossible to watch anything else. But I'm glad to be still very sick.

What a lovely name! I love Italy too - how lucky you are living there.

Thank you! I must thank my mother for this still very rare name, at least in Italy. There is a nice story behind it. The name origins are in North Africa and Middle East.

On the subject of Zen I do recommend reading the books.

I'm planning to do it, I'm just lazy and the hot temperature here suggests a more passive way to pass time. I still find a lot of excuses to watch the TV show once more than reading the books.

I too first fell in love with Will Ladislaw and was very happy with him until the wonderful Petruchio came along and took over everything. Then there was Mick, Marke,... Marco... my dearest Aurelio and of course, the naughtiest of naughty boys... Adhemar.

Will was probably my first encounter with Rufus and I was not looking for him, not consciously. I was(am) just a sucker for BBC drama. I still love him very much probably because I'm vey much like him (except for the curls).
You are right, it's very difficult to pick a character and stay loyal for a lont time, Rufus is capable of creating amazing personas even when the material is poor so you need to constantly revise you list.

I loved Tom Builder and Petruchio and Giles and Will (and most of the others), but it was Mick Carpenter who really got under my skin.

I remember watching the movie some years ago, a very bad copy. After reading your comments here, I was curious about the reasons it was considered a favourite of yours, so I found a better copy and little by little, after several views, Mick started to climb the chart of favourite characters. Still I'd like to have a couple minutes more to see how they ended even though I'm convinced they live happily ever after.

[kissmekate]

When I first watched IASL, it took me about half of the movie to make up my mind whether I liked that bloke or not. By the end of the film he had broken my heart ... and I never stopped thinking about what might have happened afterwards. I am sure they stayed together but I guess it wasn't all romance and roses, considering that they're both pretty stubborn, proud and headstrong.

[adina]

Hello, Laila! Welcome to the Rooftop!

[dreamer]

Ciao! So, minimum there are two Rufus fans in Italy! I'm joking, we are at least 5!
Benvenuta in questo favoloso forum! There are many mad nice ladies here! ... and a lot of stuff! Enjoy!  

[Laila]

Thanks everybody for the warm welcome.

@dreamer: Grazie! I had a feeling I was not the only one...

[kygal]

Welcome to the Rooftop!

[anyother]

Welcome Laila, I can see you're already at home here!

[welshdragon]

Hi Laila, love your avatar!    I agree with you, I do love baby Rufus but like a more mature Rufus even more. Have fun on the board

[ophelia]

Welcome Laila to Rooftop

Have a great time and enjoy.

Love Ophelia x

[rueful]

Welcome, Laila! I hope you have been enjoying yourself here!

[Laila]

I've been in a lot of forums but this is really different... in the best possible way

[rueful]

So glad to hear that! And thanks for all the goodies you have been posting in the various threads!

[megagem]

Welcome to the Rooftop, Laila!