*throws streamers & pops champagne cork* Lise-Lou, I hope you have the most wonderful Birthday & get spoilt rotten. You deserve it all. I am so lucky to have you as my dear friend. Rob brought us all together – one of the many many reasons we have to thank him for.  Here’s just a little something from me & of course Rob, to help celebrate your special day *mwah*

I was just thinking about Rob as the beautiful Richard today.  Has been too long since we have seen him…

I’m in a reminiscing mood tonight, so thought we would look back at all the brilliant characters Rob has brought to us from 2004-present.  I just ADORE each & every one of them & they have all made my life so much richer. Over to you gorgeous, Rawdy, Giselher, Cedric, Toby, Daniel, Richard, Art, Salvador, Edward, Tyler & Jacob….

Oh & how could I leave Georges, Eric & BD Edward out. I just couldn’t.  Georges, the day we meet has GOT to be soon – PLEASE!

Thanks to Campbell Mitchell for the gorgeous  B&W Richard pic.

It’s definitely been summer here in Sydney for the last few days – the heat, the humidity and then all I could do was think about Richard …

For the first time in a long time I’m not sure what to say – except a big thank you to all of you who visit us and spend time putting up with my occasional abuse – c’mon the word “ugly” and “Rob” should NEVER be used in the same sentence.   Today we celebrate 2 years online … where has the time gone – I love how I get sucked into the Rob vortex!  As some of you already know, I, of course, did not start the site, Michelle on the other hand has been here since day 1 and I’d say Vertigo was probably commenting since then too.  I was lucky enough to be asked to help post in February/March 2009 and Cilla gave Michelle and I the site in I think May 2009 (thanks to Cannes May 2009 is still a bit of a blur).  So here we are November 2010, still loving Rob and yeah well no plans to go anywhere whilst this man’s career flourishes – I mean just think of what’s in store for us in 2011 that we already know – Bel-Ami, Water For Elephants, Breaking Dawn and whatever other projects Rob will hopefully commit to soon *please Rob stop teasing*.   Just as importantly, we’ve met and made some amazing friends along the way not only through our affiliates, but also all of you who take time to visit.  I’m sure I can speak on behalf of Michelle and Vertigo when I say we are so looking forward to 2011 and beyond and hope you are all here to share that with us – otherwise it will  just be Michelle, Vertigo and myself posting and commenting because we really are not going anywhere.  Well enough from me – as probably expected and predictable as I have become, here’s my little tribute to Rob to celebrate not only our birthday but  his brilliant career so far because really that’s why we are here.

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Oh and a big thanks as usual to Setje at our elite affie pattinsonlife for some of the pics I’ve used in this vid – you know the ones!

Thanks for your beautiful message Rob but enough with the chatter, it’s our turn.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICHELLE!!!  You are one of a kind and deserve to celebrate this special day among the many Robs you love and adore.  Here you will find a reflection of some moods and moments you’ve shared and celebrated with us on our Rob journey.
You are an amazing woman and friend and I’m soooo glad to have found you.  Thanks again Rob for bringing us all together – my heart is full … I mean it.

haha Maria and I sat up waiting until you went to bed last night to get our posts done, you didn’t peek did you? lol  Have an amazeballs of a day *cheers*

For our gorgeous girl xoxoxox

For our final Golden Years post for this week celebrating Rob as Rawdy, Richard, Georges, Jacob & Bad Ass Cops, thought we would share just a few more faves. I have enjoyed spending time with these characters so much this week & just absolutely CANNOT WAIT until 2011 is here & we can meet Georges & Jacob on the big screen *sigh*  The closer it gets, the more excited I become!  Tomorrow of course marks the start of a brand new Golden Years week.  Who will it be – hehe all will be revealed tomorrow *smiles*

A mix of delights for you today, starting with Rob as Rawdy in Vanity Fair.  I don’t have to repeat how the blind man was put in charge of editing, we all know this – yet when I catch that glimpse of Rob in this sadly misplaced footage, why is it his is the only performance I’m zoning in on.  Bias? I don’t think so.  Even back then you could feel a strong presence.  *thumbs up* Umm btw, apologies for the teeny first 3 caps, this is what happens when you only have lost material to work with.  Moving along … aaahhh Richard.  How dare you steam up my screen when you appear for those 3 minutes of bliss.  If what’s her name isn’t interested, feel free to walk this way.  I mean it!

So what about something more recent?  Who could forget Rob as himself while playing opposite Tom as Les Grosman.  God we laughed so hard that day didn’t we … and if that wasn’t enough, they later broke out Badass Cops.  Did somebody ask for a light?  Well didn’t I just need one! Goodtimes all round and Rob proved once again that he is a master at comedy.  It felt like we’d won the freakin lottery!

And now, we have so much to look forward to.  We’ve all read the books (most of us), we’ve all seen the snaps, we’ve all been patient and tried to stay alive in the process of the wait, hell some of us have undergone Boot-Ami camp to ensure survival.  There’s nothing left now but to unleash them to us on the BIG screen ….Georges will most probably break my heart and Jacob will mend it.

Bring me my time machine!

Ah it seemed like we waited forever to see Rob as Richard in this short film. Who can forget the excitement we experienced when we discovered we would FINALLY be able to see him via the Love & Distrust DVD – was heaven. Rob’s 3 plus minutes is the best out of the whole film – stating obvious I know. Richard *swoon* think that is all I need to say – oh & of course enjoy!!

For our Golden Years series, this week we have decided to mix things up a bit & share a variety of Rob’s work both past & upcoming.  We will be bringing you goodies from Vanity Fair, The Summer House, Bel-Ami, Water For Elephants & Bad Ass Cops.  Yes we know the last isn’t ‘officially’ a Rob role but we all know that it SHOULD & NEEDS to be – please please let this film be made *prays*.  Plus it’s just too awesome not to include.   To kick things off today, here are a few gifs of Rob as Rawdy Crawley in Vanity Fair (why on earth they cut Rob’s scene I will NEVER EVER understand) & also Richard in The Summer House.   Not too much footage to work with for these ones but of course those fave & gorgeous moments are still there no matter how short the footage is.   Even with the short screen time Rob is given in both of these roles, he still delivers such a wonderful & memorable performance.  So talented & this was just the beginning for him.  Enjoy everyone!

Oh & just have to say, how I cannot wait to see Rob & Reese together again in Water For Elephants.  Seeing this footage of them acting together fueled my excitement for the film even more if that is possible.  2011 is getting closer by the day *squeeeeeee*

Rob as Rawdy

Rob as Richard