[Alkhin]

I read and enjoyed Patrick O'Brien's stories of Aubrey and Maturin. Do you think then, that I'd like the Hornblower ones? Perhaps the miniseries can be rented.

OH OH...can I weigh in on this one too?!?! I have begun reading the O'Brien stories too! I knew within the first page I would like them...I was expecting to find a very dry and dull and monotonous and verbose 18th century style of writing...instead, it is very engaging and interesting. It is a bit tough getting past all the parts that describe the ship, but I love the characterizations and Aubrey seems such a lovable character.

Russell Crowe is going to be in "The Far Side of the World" which is set to come out next year. Billy Boyd is Barret Bonden, the coxswain...

What *does* a coxswain do, anyway????

best,
Alkhin

[Alkhin]

Mr Boyd, signing a cup for a fan at Comic Con...'Barret Bonden'

I'm going to be torn now...which will I anticipate more in 2003? Seeing The Far Side of the World with all its swashing 19th century sailors, or The Lord of the Rings with my favorite hobbit in full Gondorian regalia??????

[Sam Cree]

Boyd will make a perfect Barret Bonden, I think.