I have been meaning to mention this forever: Have you ever tried to watch something on TV, thinking it would be available on Netflix or On Demand, only to find out IT'S NOT???
Well here's what you do. *Buy an HDMI cable, attach it to your computer and TV, and stream the show/movie from your computer right onto your TV screen!
The cable pictured above is an HDMI to HDMI cable, so it'll go from an HDMI port in your computer to the HDMI port in your TV.
If you don't have an HDMI port in your computer, never fear, there are plenty of adapters available online!
Trust me; it's worth it!!! Tom and I do this all the time! It's so disappointing when you want to watch something that's only available online. And let's be honest, who wants wants to watch Jamie Fraser on a teeny weenie computer screenie???
*This post contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links and make a purchase, I’ll receive a small monetary compensation that helps offset costs of running this blog. Thanks for your support!
Sunday, September 4, 2016
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
Droughtlander Contest Winner
WE HAVE A WINNER!
Congratulations to "Susan" whose name was picked at random over at the Random Name Picker at MiniWebTool.com!
Susan wins a signed, advanced copy of Jodi McIsaac's Bury the Living!
Susan, please send your full name and address to me ASAP ! Way to go!! :)
Congratulations to "Susan" whose name was picked at random over at the Random Name Picker at MiniWebTool.com!
Susan wins a signed, advanced copy of Jodi McIsaac's Bury the Living!
Susan, please send your full name and address to me ASAP ! Way to go!! :)
Monday, August 29, 2016
Quick-and-Awesome Droughtlander Contest: Jodi McIsaac's "Bury The Living"
OK Y'all...listen up...MOP is having a lightning fast Droughtlander contest and it's pretty damned cool!!!
Not only can you win a copy of Jodi McIsaac's "Bury the Living", but that copy is a SIGNED, ADVANCED READER'S COPY before it comes out on September 6th!
Why Bury the Living during Droughtlander, you ask?
"McIsaac has an undeniable talent for immersing the reader in the plight of the Irish in the 1920s, at the height of the Irish Civil War. Comparisons to Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series are inevitable…" - Publishers Weekly on Bury the Living
HOW TO ENTER:
All you have to do is comment right below this post, here on the blog and tell us how you're passing the time during Droughtlander.
A winner will be chosen at random, tomorrow night, Tues, Aug 30th at 5PM EST!!!
Good luck!!!
UPDATE!!
Thanks for entering everyone! It is now Tuesday August 30th @ 5:00PM Eastern.
The Contest is now CLOSED and the winner will be announced shortly!
UPDATE #2 - WE HAVE A WINNER! Congratulations to "Susan" whose name was picked at random over at the Random Name Picker at MiniWebTool.com! Susan wins a signed, advanced copy of Jodi McIsaac's Bury the Living! Susan, please send your full name and address to me at carol@myoutlanderpurgatory.com! :) Way to go!!
Not only can you win a copy of Jodi McIsaac's "Bury the Living", but that copy is a SIGNED, ADVANCED READER'S COPY before it comes out on September 6th!
Why Bury the Living during Droughtlander, you ask?
"McIsaac has an undeniable talent for immersing the reader in the plight of the Irish in the 1920s, at the height of the Irish Civil War. Comparisons to Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series are inevitable…" - Publishers Weekly on Bury the Living
HOW TO ENTER:
All you have to do is comment right below this post, here on the blog and tell us how you're passing the time during Droughtlander.
A winner will be chosen at random, tomorrow night, Tues, Aug 30th at 5PM EST!!!
Good luck!!!
UPDATE!!
Thanks for entering everyone! It is now Tuesday August 30th @ 5:00PM Eastern.
The Contest is now CLOSED and the winner will be announced shortly!
UPDATE #2 - WE HAVE A WINNER! Congratulations to "Susan" whose name was picked at random over at the Random Name Picker at MiniWebTool.com! Susan wins a signed, advanced copy of Jodi McIsaac's Bury the Living! Susan, please send your full name and address to me at carol@myoutlanderpurgatory.com! :) Way to go!!
DAVID BERRY cast as LORD JOHN GREY!!!
DAVID BERRY CAST IN THE ROLE OF “LORD JOHN WILLIAM GREY” IN STARZ & SONY PICTURES TELEVISION’S “OUTLANDER”
Beverly Hills, Calif., August 29, 2016 – Starz, in association with Sony Pictures Television, has announced today that David Berry (“A Place to Call Home”) will play the role of “Lord John Grey” in the hit series “Outlander.” The series is adapted from Diana Gabaldon’s international best-selling books by Ronald D. Moore (“Battlestar Galactica,” “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” “Star Trek: The Next Generation”).
Lord John William Grey is a steadfast and honorable British subject, torn between a finely-honed sense of familial duty and a strong moral compass of right and wrong. He is boyishly handsome with an upper class rearing -- the consummate gentleman. However, a scandal from his past has relegated Lord John to an undesirable position as governor of a desolate prison in Northern Scotland.
Acting and performing has always been David's passion however his path to acting has been rich and varied. David attended school on a music scholarship for voice, dividing his time between schoolwork and a professional singing career, performing for Opera Australia, as a soloist at numerous concerts and festivals and singing the National Anthem at some of the nation's top sporting events. Some highlights include singing as a juvenile lead in Opera Australia’s productions of “Albert Herring” (1997) and “Werther” (1998), and soloist in the Schools Spectacular in 2000/2001.
In 2002 David was awarded an academic scholarship to study Political Science at one of the world’s most prestigious schools, McGill University. After completing his studies, David returned home to Australia to pursue a career in acting. In 2008 he was accepted into the Bachelor of Dramatic Arts program at NIDA. Highlights include playing the role of Jason in Heiner Muller’s Medea: Materials which toured to the Adelaide Fringe festival, and playing John Wilkes Booth in the musical “Assassins.”
Upon graduating David has built up an impressive list of Film, TV and Theatre credits. Audiences will be most familiar with David for his role as James Bligh in the popular Australian Television show “A Place To Call Home,” for which he was nominated for Most Outstanding Supporting Actor in the 2016 Logie Awards. When he isn’t working on stage or screen, David tours both nationally and internationally as a singer with the highly successful corporate entertainment act, Scream and Shout.
Credits include: Lucien Chardon (lead) - Lost Illusions (NIDA 2010), John Wilkes Booth (lead) - Assassins (NIDA 2010), Jean - Men Without Shadows (NIDA 2011), Arthur (lead) - A Little Touch of Chaos (New Musicals Australia 2011), Jack Driscoll (lead) - King Kong the Musical (workshop) (Global Creatures 2011), Alastair - Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries (ABC TV 2011), Logan Meyer - Home and Away (Channel 7 2012), James Bligh (lead) - A Place to Call Home (Channel 7, 2012), Brian Cleaver (lead) - The Crater (ABC TV, 2014), Roy/Priest - The Light in the Piazza (NIDA, 2014), Wintergreen (lead) - Of Thee I Sing (Squabbalogic, 2015).
“Book Three” will be based on the third of the eight books in the Outlander series, entitled Voyager, The third season of “Outlander” picks up right after Claire travels through the stones to return to her life in 1948. Now pregnant, she struggles with the fallout of her sudden reappearance and its effect on her marriage to her first husband, Frank. Meanwhile, in the 18th century, Jamie suffers from the aftermath of his doomed last stand at the historic battle of Culloden, as well as the loss of Claire. As the years pass, Jamie and Claire attempt to make a life apart from one another, each haunted by the memory of their lost love. The budding possibility that Claire can return to Jamie in the past breathes new hope into Claire’s heart… as well as new doubt. Separated by continents and centuries, Claire and Jamie must find their way back to each other. As always, adversity, mystery, and adventure await them on the path to reunion. And the question remains: when they find each other, will they be the same people who parted at the standing stones, all those years ago?
Executive Producer Ronald D. Moore (“Battlestar Galactica,” “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” “Star Trek: The Next Generation”) developed the series adaptation for “Outlander.”
Diana Gabaldon’s eight-book series has sold more than 26 million copies worldwide and all eight books in the series have graced the New York Times best-sellers list. The “Outlander” series spans the genres of romance, science fiction, history, and adventure in one grandiose tale.
“Outlander” is produced by Tall Ship Productions, Story Mining and Supply Company, and Left Bank Pictures in association with Sony Pictures Television.
Starz retains all domestic multiplatform pay TV rights to the original series.
For more information, go to the official Outlander Facebook Page<http://www.facebook.com/outlandertvseries.starz> and follow @Outlander_Starz <https://twitter.com/Outlander_Starz> on Twitter and Instagram. Join the conversation with #Outlander and #STARZ.
Website: http://www.starz.com/originals/Outlander
Beverly Hills, Calif., August 29, 2016 – Starz, in association with Sony Pictures Television, has announced today that David Berry (“A Place to Call Home”) will play the role of “Lord John Grey” in the hit series “Outlander.” The series is adapted from Diana Gabaldon’s international best-selling books by Ronald D. Moore (“Battlestar Galactica,” “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” “Star Trek: The Next Generation”).
Lord John William Grey is a steadfast and honorable British subject, torn between a finely-honed sense of familial duty and a strong moral compass of right and wrong. He is boyishly handsome with an upper class rearing -- the consummate gentleman. However, a scandal from his past has relegated Lord John to an undesirable position as governor of a desolate prison in Northern Scotland.
Acting and performing has always been David's passion however his path to acting has been rich and varied. David attended school on a music scholarship for voice, dividing his time between schoolwork and a professional singing career, performing for Opera Australia, as a soloist at numerous concerts and festivals and singing the National Anthem at some of the nation's top sporting events. Some highlights include singing as a juvenile lead in Opera Australia’s productions of “Albert Herring” (1997) and “Werther” (1998), and soloist in the Schools Spectacular in 2000/2001.
In 2002 David was awarded an academic scholarship to study Political Science at one of the world’s most prestigious schools, McGill University. After completing his studies, David returned home to Australia to pursue a career in acting. In 2008 he was accepted into the Bachelor of Dramatic Arts program at NIDA. Highlights include playing the role of Jason in Heiner Muller’s Medea: Materials which toured to the Adelaide Fringe festival, and playing John Wilkes Booth in the musical “Assassins.”
Upon graduating David has built up an impressive list of Film, TV and Theatre credits. Audiences will be most familiar with David for his role as James Bligh in the popular Australian Television show “A Place To Call Home,” for which he was nominated for Most Outstanding Supporting Actor in the 2016 Logie Awards. When he isn’t working on stage or screen, David tours both nationally and internationally as a singer with the highly successful corporate entertainment act, Scream and Shout.
Credits include: Lucien Chardon (lead) - Lost Illusions (NIDA 2010), John Wilkes Booth (lead) - Assassins (NIDA 2010), Jean - Men Without Shadows (NIDA 2011), Arthur (lead) - A Little Touch of Chaos (New Musicals Australia 2011), Jack Driscoll (lead) - King Kong the Musical (workshop) (Global Creatures 2011), Alastair - Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries (ABC TV 2011), Logan Meyer - Home and Away (Channel 7 2012), James Bligh (lead) - A Place to Call Home (Channel 7, 2012), Brian Cleaver (lead) - The Crater (ABC TV, 2014), Roy/Priest - The Light in the Piazza (NIDA, 2014), Wintergreen (lead) - Of Thee I Sing (Squabbalogic, 2015).
“Book Three” will be based on the third of the eight books in the Outlander series, entitled Voyager, The third season of “Outlander” picks up right after Claire travels through the stones to return to her life in 1948. Now pregnant, she struggles with the fallout of her sudden reappearance and its effect on her marriage to her first husband, Frank. Meanwhile, in the 18th century, Jamie suffers from the aftermath of his doomed last stand at the historic battle of Culloden, as well as the loss of Claire. As the years pass, Jamie and Claire attempt to make a life apart from one another, each haunted by the memory of their lost love. The budding possibility that Claire can return to Jamie in the past breathes new hope into Claire’s heart… as well as new doubt. Separated by continents and centuries, Claire and Jamie must find their way back to each other. As always, adversity, mystery, and adventure await them on the path to reunion. And the question remains: when they find each other, will they be the same people who parted at the standing stones, all those years ago?
Executive Producer Ronald D. Moore (“Battlestar Galactica,” “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” “Star Trek: The Next Generation”) developed the series adaptation for “Outlander.”
Diana Gabaldon’s eight-book series has sold more than 26 million copies worldwide and all eight books in the series have graced the New York Times best-sellers list. The “Outlander” series spans the genres of romance, science fiction, history, and adventure in one grandiose tale.
“Outlander” is produced by Tall Ship Productions, Story Mining and Supply Company, and Left Bank Pictures in association with Sony Pictures Television.
Starz retains all domestic multiplatform pay TV rights to the original series.
For more information, go to the official Outlander Facebook Page<http://www.facebook.com/outlandertvseries.starz> and follow @Outlander_Starz <https://twitter.com/Outlander_Starz> on Twitter and Instagram. Join the conversation with #Outlander and #STARZ.
Website: http://www.starz.com/originals/Outlander
Sunday, August 28, 2016
Awesome Outlanderesque Goblet at Target
UPDATE: As of 9/12/16, the sale is over, but keep checking because different colors are on sale from time to time! They like to mix it up!
Oooh check out this way cool sage Artland Goblet from Target!
The goblets come in a variety of colors...and a few of the colors are on sale this week at various prices.
The BEST deal? A SET OF 6 of the sage goblets is on sale at Target this week for $28.79!
Oooh check out this way cool sage Artland Goblet from Target!
The goblets come in a variety of colors...and a few of the colors are on sale this week at various prices.
The BEST deal? A SET OF 6 of the sage goblets is on sale at Target this week for $28.79!
Friday, August 26, 2016
Outlander Kitchen: Let's Fact-Check, Shall We?
This is the Outlander Kitchen, written by Theresa Carle-Sanders.
It is based on the Outlander book series by Diana Gabaldon.
It is not a Scottish cookbook.
It is not based on the Outlander television series on Starz.
It is not a research book about Scotland.
It *is* a terribly yummy read, with lots of recipes and references to the wonderfully diverse dishes and situations mentioned in the Outlander series.
If you are a fan of the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon (or if you just want some fabulous new dishes to add to your kitchen lineup), I encourage you to buy it.
It is based on the Outlander book series by Diana Gabaldon.
It is not a Scottish cookbook.
It is not based on the Outlander television series on Starz.
It is not a research book about Scotland.
It *is* a terribly yummy read, with lots of recipes and references to the wonderfully diverse dishes and situations mentioned in the Outlander series.
If you are a fan of the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon (or if you just want some fabulous new dishes to add to your kitchen lineup), I encourage you to buy it.
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
I Give You My Sex Scene Advice
Um, ahem, just making sure you all know about this AWESOME book that HERSELF has written; I Give You My Body. She's been threatening for years, and has finally done it, y'all!! I canna WAIT to read this; the small sample I perused was juicy as hell. And THANK YOU Diana, for hopefully helping countless other writers get it RIGHT going forward.
Lorddddddddd the best sex scenes in town...
Lorddddddddd the best sex scenes in town...
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Traveling with MOP's Carol and Tracey: Truth Vs Reality
This is Tracey and me when we travel for Outlander events. 😂
I love these two!!
Friday, July 22, 2016
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
ET Interview with Maril Davis
"This second book was definitely a challenge for us, and Voyager for us is kind of like a homecoming. The stories lay out so much easier -- we see what they are, we see what the conflicts are and the dramatic moments."
~Maril Davis
Check out this FANTASTIC ET interview with Outlander's Maril Davis. She throws us a few much appreciated crumbs regarding Season 3 (VOYAGER)...without spoiling or divulging too much.
Every little bit helps now that we've plunged head-first into Droughtlander!
~Maril Davis
Check out this FANTASTIC ET interview with Outlander's Maril Davis. She throws us a few much appreciated crumbs regarding Season 3 (VOYAGER)...without spoiling or divulging too much.
Every little bit helps now that we've plunged head-first into Droughtlander!
MOP's TOBIAS TUESDAY
Sunday, July 10, 2016
Wednesday, July 6, 2016
Tracey's Hilarious Episode 213 Text to Me
Monday, July 4, 2016
Thursday, June 30, 2016
All I Want is...
Thought I'd bring a little humor to the awesome discussion that's been happening in the comments of our last video. Everyone has a different opinion regarding the adaptation of Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series on Starz...and EVERY opinion is welcomed on this blog, as long as it isn't a personal attack of any kind. We are all different...and life would be pretty boring if we all agreed 100% of the time. I respect the hell out of each and every one of you for loving this life-altering story...and for taking the time to voice your opinions here at My Outlander Purgatory. ❤️
Saturday, June 25, 2016
Thursday, June 23, 2016
MOP's Outlander Kitchen Contest Winner
*And the winner of MOP's Outlander Kitchen contest is...
Tracy posted that her favorite Outlander dish is BANNOCKS...and that she tops them with butter and homegrown honey. Um, can we say YUM?!?
Tracy - please email your mailing address to carol@myoutlanderpurgatory.com!
THANKS TO ALL who participated in the contest!! I LOVE all your favorite dishes/recipes and can't WAIT to have some fun in the kitchen with them...AND with Theresa Carle-Sanders' new Outlander Kitchen cookbook!
*Tracy's name was chosen using the Random Name Picker at miniwebtool.com.
TRACY STUMPF!
Tracy posted that her favorite Outlander dish is BANNOCKS...and that she tops them with butter and homegrown honey. Um, can we say YUM?!?
Tracy - please email your mailing address to carol@myoutlanderpurgatory.com!
THANKS TO ALL who participated in the contest!! I LOVE all your favorite dishes/recipes and can't WAIT to have some fun in the kitchen with them...AND with Theresa Carle-Sanders' new Outlander Kitchen cookbook!
*Tracy's name was chosen using the Random Name Picker at miniwebtool.com.
Saturday, June 18, 2016
Sunday, June 12, 2016
Friday, June 10, 2016
Don't Jump the Shark, Screw the Pooch: Diana Gabaldon Explained!
This is a FASCINATING read from Herself, Diana Gabaldon, regarding her use of the term "jump the shark" in reference to Leghair's annoying return to the Outlander series on Starz in episode 8.
I have one thing to say:
I KNEW IT!!!!!
I said "This is a woman who has a zillion degrees! She's not sitting home watching television on a nightly basis! She didn't really mean "jump the shark!"
Sooooo sassenachs, I wanted to pass this along. It's a MUST READ if you've at all pondered Herself's commentary about the reappearance of that bitchy little trollop we call Laoghaire. :)
I have one thing to say:
I KNEW IT!!!!!
I said "This is a woman who has a zillion degrees! She's not sitting home watching television on a nightly basis! She didn't really mean "jump the shark!"
Sooooo sassenachs, I wanted to pass this along. It's a MUST READ if you've at all pondered Herself's commentary about the reappearance of that bitchy little trollop we call Laoghaire. :)
Thursday, June 9, 2016
Win a Copy of Outlander Kitchen!
OK sassenachs, by now I'm sure you've heard of Outlander Kitchen, a fantastic website run by Theresa Carle-Sanders. Theresa is a chef and food writer who has been creating delicacies mentioned by Diana Gabaldon in the Outlander series for years. And if that wasn't cool enough, she has now put all of them in print, for us to create and enjoy! Outlander Kitchen: The official Outlander Companion Cookbook is the latest creation in the Outlander Kitchen world, and will be available on June 14th!
Theresa has been kind enough to pass along a copy of her cookbook for one of you lucky Outlander fans to win!
To enter, just post your name, and the name of your favorite dish/food from the Outlander series into the comments below (your own recipe optional but not necessary!) Winner will be chosen at random on Monday, June 20th at 12PM Eastern.
And just to get your juices flowing, here is Theresa's recipe for Apple Fritters! Enjoy!
6/22 UPDATE: I'm so sorry, y'all. Tracey and I had a family emergency this week so I wasn't able to pick a winner on Monday. Our mom, affectionately known to our Outlander buds as PattzR, fell and broke her elbow on Friday night. Last night she underwent a full elbow replacement, and it's been a very rough time for our family. I will be picking the winner tomorrow morning and will announce shortly thereafter. THANK YOU SO MUCH for your patience and understanding!!!!!
UPDATE: A winner was announced on 6/23 and this contest is now closed. Thanks for your interest!
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Theresa has been kind enough to pass along a copy of her cookbook for one of you lucky Outlander fans to win!
To enter, just post your name, and the name of your favorite dish/food from the Outlander series into the comments below (your own recipe optional but not necessary!) Winner will be chosen at random on Monday, June 20th at 12PM Eastern.
And just to get your juices flowing, here is Theresa's recipe for Apple Fritters! Enjoy!
6/22 UPDATE: I'm so sorry, y'all. Tracey and I had a family emergency this week so I wasn't able to pick a winner on Monday. Our mom, affectionately known to our Outlander buds as PattzR, fell and broke her elbow on Friday night. Last night she underwent a full elbow replacement, and it's been a very rough time for our family. I will be picking the winner tomorrow morning and will announce shortly thereafter. THANK YOU SO MUCH for your patience and understanding!!!!!
UPDATE: A winner was announced on 6/23 and this contest is now closed. Thanks for your interest!
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Monday, June 6, 2016
Extended 90 Minute Outlander Season 2 Finale to Air on Saturday July 9th, 2016
(The following partial Starz Press Release contains spoilers; read at your own risk!)
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BOOK TWO FINALE OF STARZ & SONY PICTURES TELEVISION’S “OUTLANDER” WILL AIR ON SATURDAY, JULY 9TH AT 9PM ET/PT AS A SPECIAL EXTENDED 90-MINUTE EPISODE
Starz Will Be Re-Airing the First 12 Episodes of Book Two in a Marathon Beginning Saturday, July 2nd at 12PM ET/PT
Beverly Hills, Calif. – June 6, 2016 –Starz, in association with Sony Pictures Television, has announced today that the “Outlander” Book Two finale will air on Saturday, July 9th at 9pm ET/PT as an epic 90-minute episode. Fans will be treated to an extra 30 minutes in the finale episode titled “Dragonfly in Amber,” namesake to the second of eight books in Diana Gabaldon’s international bestselling Outlander book series on which this season is based.
Highly-anticipated characters, “Brianna” and “Roger Wakefield,” previously announced to be played by Sophie Skelton (“Foyle’s War”) and Richard Rankin (Burnt), respectively, will be introduced in the finale episode.
Ahead of the Book Two finale, Starz will be showing a marathon of the first twelve episodes of Book Two beginning Saturday, July 2nd at 12pm ET/PT giving viewers the chance to relive the season thus far and get ready for the mega-finale the following week on Saturday, July 9th.
EPISODE 213: “Dragonfly in Amber”
Flashing forward to 1968, Claire travels to Scotland with her twenty-year-old daughter, Brianna, and meets Roger Wakefield. Claire visits Lallybroch and Culloden Moor to make peace with the past, while Brianna and Roger bond over researching Randall family history. Claire finally reveals the truth to Brianna about her time travel through the stones, her life in 1700’s Scotland, and Brianna’s true parentage. The story is intercut with another one back in the 18th century, which happens on the day of the Battle of Culloden. When Jamie’s last ditch attempts to deter The Prince fail, he and Claire come up with a dangerous plan – which Dougal overhears, inciting him to a murderous rage. Jamie must do everything he can to save the ones he loves, even if it means saying goodbye to some – or all --of them.>>>
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BOOK TWO FINALE OF STARZ & SONY PICTURES TELEVISION’S “OUTLANDER” WILL AIR ON SATURDAY, JULY 9TH AT 9PM ET/PT AS A SPECIAL EXTENDED 90-MINUTE EPISODE
Starz Will Be Re-Airing the First 12 Episodes of Book Two in a Marathon Beginning Saturday, July 2nd at 12PM ET/PT
Beverly Hills, Calif. – June 6, 2016 –Starz, in association with Sony Pictures Television, has announced today that the “Outlander” Book Two finale will air on Saturday, July 9th at 9pm ET/PT as an epic 90-minute episode. Fans will be treated to an extra 30 minutes in the finale episode titled “Dragonfly in Amber,” namesake to the second of eight books in Diana Gabaldon’s international bestselling Outlander book series on which this season is based.
Highly-anticipated characters, “Brianna” and “Roger Wakefield,” previously announced to be played by Sophie Skelton (“Foyle’s War”) and Richard Rankin (Burnt), respectively, will be introduced in the finale episode.
Ahead of the Book Two finale, Starz will be showing a marathon of the first twelve episodes of Book Two beginning Saturday, July 2nd at 12pm ET/PT giving viewers the chance to relive the season thus far and get ready for the mega-finale the following week on Saturday, July 9th.
EPISODE 213: “Dragonfly in Amber”
Flashing forward to 1968, Claire travels to Scotland with her twenty-year-old daughter, Brianna, and meets Roger Wakefield. Claire visits Lallybroch and Culloden Moor to make peace with the past, while Brianna and Roger bond over researching Randall family history. Claire finally reveals the truth to Brianna about her time travel through the stones, her life in 1700’s Scotland, and Brianna’s true parentage. The story is intercut with another one back in the 18th century, which happens on the day of the Battle of Culloden. When Jamie’s last ditch attempts to deter The Prince fail, he and Claire come up with a dangerous plan – which Dougal overhears, inciting him to a murderous rage. Jamie must do everything he can to save the ones he loves, even if it means saying goodbye to some – or all --of them.>>>
Saturday, June 4, 2016
Sunday, May 29, 2016
OMJ Interview with My Outlander Purgatory!
Oh My Jersey!!! Those crazy MOP sisters are at it again!
Tracey and I were interviewed about our Outlander series journey by a brand new Celebrity/Style/Social Media website called OMJ last week.
"OMJ is the first smartphone website devoted to celebrity, style and social media in New Jersey. Our aim is to celebrate, elevate and connect the lives of women who live in — and love — New Jersey."
Our thanks to Kelly Dillon to paying some serious respect to both the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon and its adapted series on Starz. We also thank her for giving Tracey and me some much appreciated props for our devotion to all things Outlander!
Tracey and I were interviewed about our Outlander series journey by a brand new Celebrity/Style/Social Media website called OMJ last week.
"OMJ is the first smartphone website devoted to celebrity, style and social media in New Jersey. Our aim is to celebrate, elevate and connect the lives of women who live in — and love — New Jersey."
Our thanks to Kelly Dillon to paying some serious respect to both the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon and its adapted series on Starz. We also thank her for giving Tracey and me some much appreciated props for our devotion to all things Outlander!
Sunday, May 22, 2016
Sunday, May 15, 2016
Thursday, May 12, 2016
Outlanderesque Goblets
Available from The Whistling Swan in Davidson, NC |
Glass pictured above is not the goblet that is available from the Whistling Swan. |
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Sunday, May 8, 2016
Monday, May 2, 2016
Sunday, May 1, 2016
Monday, April 25, 2016
MOP Chat
Hey y'all, just a quick post to let you know MOP Chat WILL be happening during the season...same time/same place:
Monday nights at 9PM Eastern in our usual MOP Chat room.
As I mentioned in our last video, it is tough for Tracey and me to attend MOP Chat every week during the Starz season. During the week, we do a lot of Outlander-related things necessary to keep up with our weekly recap videos. This makes for little to no time with our families and commitments...so we have to do a lot of juggling in order to keep everything on track in our little MOPlander universe!
My point? Please keep coming to chat as usual! If we are not there, we encourage you to talk amongst yourselves, and know that we are with you in spirit...and will be back full time after the Starz season ends!
Monday nights at 9PM Eastern in our usual MOP Chat room.
As I mentioned in our last video, it is tough for Tracey and me to attend MOP Chat every week during the Starz season. During the week, we do a lot of Outlander-related things necessary to keep up with our weekly recap videos. This makes for little to no time with our families and commitments...so we have to do a lot of juggling in order to keep everything on track in our little MOPlander universe!
My point? Please keep coming to chat as usual! If we are not there, we encourage you to talk amongst yourselves, and know that we are with you in spirit...and will be back full time after the Starz season ends!
Sunday, April 24, 2016
MOP Worldwide
Just wanted to throw a big "WELCOME" out there to all of you who are reading My Outlander Purgatory from outside the US. (And you Americans as well, sillies!) I am SO THRILLED to see so many visitors from around the globe. Outlander is quite a phenomenon and we love experiencing Diana Gabaldon's genius with the rest of the world. :)
Saturday, April 23, 2016
Herself on Outlander
Because sometimes you just have to go back to your roots. Without her...we'd have NUTHIN'! :)
Friday, April 22, 2016
Thursday, April 21, 2016
Highland Knits! Who knew?
LOOK! Highland Knits, INSPIRED by the Outlander series!
"...a rustic, yet sophisticated collection of quick-to-knit projects."
Shawls, socks, and that amazing cowl! How has it taken me so long to stumble upon this awesome bit of Outlanderesque goodness?
Sunday, April 17, 2016
Sunday, April 10, 2016
Saturday, April 9, 2016
OUTLANDER Season 2 Premieres TONIGHT!
Jamie and Claire are back! #Outlander returns tonight. pic.twitter.com/Sve0V3RUtQ— Carol (@PurgatoryCarol) April 9, 2016
Thursday, April 7, 2016
DVR Alert: Sam Heughan on LIVE with Kelly and Michael
SAM HEUGHAN will appear on tomorrow’s “LIVE with Kelly and Michael” to talk OUTLANDER with Kelly Ripa and guest co-host Fred Savage!
Remember - that's Friday, April 8th at 9AM Eastern!!
4/10 Post Show UPDATE: Check out Sam on the show:
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Robert and Terry and Bear, OH MY!
OK so I took a lunch break and am watching last night's Outlander panel (see below.) And it's awesome. Bear McCreary is there, giving OUTSTANDING information about his musical work on Outlander. And being not only an Outlander fan, but also a fan of The Walking Dead and Black Sails, I am enamored of this man's talents.
I am also ecstatic because Terry Dresbach is making a rare panel appearance with the Outlander gang, giving us an up-close and personal view of the intricacies of Outlander costuming. Lets face it; who among us doesn't worship this gorgeous woman's amazing talents?!?
OK so why I'm feverishly typing: Ron and Bear just mentioned subbing a lyric from Robert Louis Stevenson into Bear's version of The Skye Boat Song (the opening song in Outlander) and I jumped out of my chair and grabbed my computer. (I haven't done that in quite some time...probably since the last time I had a Gabaldon novel in my hot little hands.)
OK so why did I flip out? Robert Louis Stevenson is a popular historical figure in my little fishing village of Brielle, New Jersey:
OK so let me get to my point:
On any given weekend in the summer, my family and I can be found boating around the Manasquan River, and spending time on what Robert Louis Stevenson affectionately nicknamed "Treasure Island" after his novel of the same name.
"Most notably, Robert Louis Stevenson, author of Treasure Island, visited in the late 1880s and completed portions of his novel The Master of Ballantrae. He would name Brielle’s Osborn Island after the titular island in his most famous work after a short cruise on the Manasquan River.
(excerpt from Clayton and Clayton Realtor webpage, "Shore Spotlight: Brielle, NJ)
Interestingly enough, The Master of Ballantrae novel focuses "upon the conflict between two brothers, Scottish noblemen whose family is torn apart by the Jacobite rising of 1745."
So yeah. That's the way my mind works. Ron and Bear start taking Robert Louis Stevenson...and Carol must go blog. And after doing so, I find out Robert Louis Stevenson wrote a portion of his book about the Jacobite Uprising in my teeny Jersey Shore town. Just another way Outlander weaves itself into the fabric of my life on a daily basis.
I am also ecstatic because Terry Dresbach is making a rare panel appearance with the Outlander gang, giving us an up-close and personal view of the intricacies of Outlander costuming. Lets face it; who among us doesn't worship this gorgeous woman's amazing talents?!?
OK so why I'm feverishly typing: Ron and Bear just mentioned subbing a lyric from Robert Louis Stevenson into Bear's version of The Skye Boat Song (the opening song in Outlander) and I jumped out of my chair and grabbed my computer. (I haven't done that in quite some time...probably since the last time I had a Gabaldon novel in my hot little hands.)
OK so why did I flip out? Robert Louis Stevenson is a popular historical figure in my little fishing village of Brielle, New Jersey:
- Brielle is home to the first charter fishing business of Frank Mundus, aka the REAL "Quint" from the movie, Jaws.
- Brielle was home to the Union Salt Works that was burned to the ground by British Loyalists (Fraser's Highlanders, no less!) during the Revolutionary War 238 years ago today on April 6th, 1778!
- And what else is April 6th known for? Tracey's birthday!!
OK so let me get to my point:
On any given weekend in the summer, my family and I can be found boating around the Manasquan River, and spending time on what Robert Louis Stevenson affectionately nicknamed "Treasure Island" after his novel of the same name.
"Most notably, Robert Louis Stevenson, author of Treasure Island, visited in the late 1880s and completed portions of his novel The Master of Ballantrae. He would name Brielle’s Osborn Island after the titular island in his most famous work after a short cruise on the Manasquan River.
(excerpt from Clayton and Clayton Realtor webpage, "Shore Spotlight: Brielle, NJ)
Interestingly enough, The Master of Ballantrae novel focuses "upon the conflict between two brothers, Scottish noblemen whose family is torn apart by the Jacobite rising of 1745."
So yeah. That's the way my mind works. Ron and Bear start taking Robert Louis Stevenson...and Carol must go blog. And after doing so, I find out Robert Louis Stevenson wrote a portion of his book about the Jacobite Uprising in my teeny Jersey Shore town. Just another way Outlander weaves itself into the fabric of my life on a daily basis.
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
DROUGHTLANDER IS OVER!!!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
“DROUGHT-LANDER” ENDS EARLY!
STARZ TO PREVIEW FIRST EPISODE OF
NEW SEASON OF “OUTLANDER” ON DIGITAL
AND ON-DEMAND PLATFORMS
EXCLUSIVELY TO STARZ SUBSCRIBERS
Beverly Hills, Calif. – April 5, 2016 – Starz announced today that the premiere episode of the second installment to STARZ’s hit series “Outlander” will be available starting Thursday, April 7th exclusively to STARZ subscribers on the new streaming STARZ app and Starz.com as well as on multiple television on-demand and online platforms.
“Outlander” fans may enjoy the first full episode of the Golden Globe®-nominated series two days in advance of its official premiere on Saturday, April 9th at 9:00 pm ET/PT.
The eagerly-awaited second installment of “Outlander” is based upon the second of eight books in Diana Gabaldon’s international best-selling Outlander series, entitled Dragonfly in Amber. The series is executive produced by Ronald D. Moore (“Battlestar Galactica,” “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” “Star Trek: The Next Generation”).
The standalone STARZ streaming service launched today, offering the first-ever download capabilities from a premium pay TV streaming service. STARZ subscribers from cable, satellite and telco partners can also authenticate and view STARZ in the new, easy-to-use app.
The 13-episode second installment of “Outlander” begins as Claire (Caitriona Balfe) and Jamie (Sam Heughan) arrive in France, hell-bent on infiltrating the Jacobite rebellion led by Prince Charles Stuart, and stopping the battle of Culloden. With the help of his cousin Jared, a local wine merchant, Jamie and Claire are thrown into the lavish world of French society, where intrigue and parties are abundant, but political gain proves far less fruitful. Altering the course of history presents challenges that begin to weigh on the very fabric of their relationship. However, armed with the knowledge of what lies ahead, Claire and Jamie must race to prevent a doomed Highland uprising and the extinction of Scottish life as they know it.
Ronald D. Moore, Jim Kohlberg, Andy Harries, Maril Davis, Ira Steven Behr, Toni Graphia and Anne Kenney serve as executive producers of “Outlander,” which is produced by Tall Ship Productions, Story Mining & Supply Company and Left Bank Pictures in association with Sony Pictures Television.
For more information, go to the official Outlander Facebook Page and STARZ Facebook page. Follow @Outlander_Starz on Twitter and Instagram and @STARZ_Channel on Twitter and @STARZ on Instagram. Join the conversation with #Outlander and #STARZ. For additional high-resolution images and other press materials please visit the Starz Media Room at http://starz.mediaroom.com.
About Starz
Starz (NASDAQ: STRZA, STRZB) is a leading integrated global media and entertainment company with operating units that provide premium subscription video programming on domestic U.S. pay television networks (Starz Networks) and global content distribution (Starz Distribution), www.starz.com. The Starz Networks operating unit is home to the flagship STARZ® brand with 23.6 million subscribers in the United States as of December 31, 2015, with the STARZ ENCORESM network at 32.2 million subscribers. Through STARZ, the company provides high quality, entertaining premium subscription video programming with 17 premium pay TV channels and associated on-demand and online services. STARZ is sold through U.S. multichannel video distributors, including cable operators, satellite television providers, telecommunications companies, and other online and digital platforms. Starz offers subscribers more than 5,000 distinct premium television episodes and feature films every year and up to 1,500 every month, including STARZ Original series, first-run movies and other popular movie and television programming. The Starz Distribution operating unit is home to the Anchor Bay Entertainment, Starz Digital, and Starz Worldwide Distribution divisions. In addition to STARZ Original series, Starz Distribution develops, produces and acquires movies, television and other entertainment content for worldwide home video, digital, and television licensing and sales.
Starz (NASDAQ: STRZA, STRZB) is a leading integrated global media and entertainment company with operating units that provide premium subscription video programming on domestic U.S. pay television networks (Starz Networks) and global content distribution (Starz Distribution), www.starz.com. The Starz Networks operating unit is home to the flagship STARZ® brand with 23.6 million subscribers in the United States as of December 31, 2015, with the STARZ ENCORESM network at 32.2 million subscribers. Through STARZ, the company provides high quality, entertaining premium subscription video programming with 17 premium pay TV channels and associated on-demand and online services. STARZ is sold through U.S. multichannel video distributors, including cable operators, satellite television providers, telecommunications companies, and other online and digital platforms. Starz offers subscribers more than 5,000 distinct premium television episodes and feature films every year and up to 1,500 every month, including STARZ Original series, first-run movies and other popular movie and television programming. The Starz Distribution operating unit is home to the Anchor Bay Entertainment, Starz Digital, and Starz Worldwide Distribution divisions. In addition to STARZ Original series, Starz Distribution develops, produces and acquires movies, television and other entertainment content for worldwide home video, digital, and television licensing and sales.
Monday, April 4, 2016
MOP in NYC!!!
Tracey and I are in NYC for the Outlander Season 2 premiere! My friend Nancy took this on the NJ turnpike on our way here! How fitting!!
Friday, April 1, 2016
Starz Offers Outlander Season 1 for FREE
If you want to catch up on Outlander Season 1 before Saturday, April 9th when Season 2 starts, you can watch all of Season 1 for FREE!! Check out Starz.com for details!
Thursday, March 24, 2016
Where in the World is Taran MacQuarrie?
Wonder what Douglas Henshall has been up to since we watched him meet his proud demise in Season 1 of Outlander? Look no further! He is starring in a new film called "Iona" that looks absolutely beautiful...and I am really looking forward to seeing it when it's available here in the US.
You can check out the trailer here:
You can check out the trailer here:
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Driving Miss Edith
Hey! Do you guys know Claire and Frank?
I know this is 1920s England and not 1940s Scotland...but I still couldn't help but compare. ;)
I know this is 1920s England and not 1940s Scotland...but I still couldn't help but compare. ;)
Thursday, February 25, 2016
Scottish Style
OK y'all...spring is almost upon us (crossing fingers, especially if you're in a colder winter climate like me!) It is time to update our wardrobe with all things SCOTTISH!
How do we do that, you ask? Well let me give you some suggestions of things I love!
STITCHFIX. It's easy as pie. You fill out a style profile, and they send you clothes and accessories. You keep/pay for what you want...and return what you don't...in their postage-paid envelope.
So how is this OUTLANDER related?? When you fill out your profile, you tell them you like PLAID. And PAISLEY. And anything SCOTTISH. It's SO simple!!
PLAID VANS! How cute are these??? I was just searching for Vans for my son and came across these and thought, "Weeeeel now sorry lad, but mama wants a new pair of shoes!!"
PAISLEY SCARF y'all! How gorgeous is this??
They have a TON of colors, too. AND it's a "free returns" if you have Amazon Prime!
CLAN FRASER PJ's!!! OMG SO stinkin' CUTE!! You can wear JAMIE TO BED!!! I must have these. And since my birthday was two months ago, I am going to have to do some fancy footwork and get hubby or my kids to buy them for me!!
CLAN FRASER APRON! We can all wear these when we're making amazing recipes from Theresa Carle-Sanders' Outlander Kitchen book when it comes out in June! Hurry and go preorder...lest you end up sitting around on your lawn chair with your Pinot Grigio and checking your mailbox like I did while waiting for my copy of The Exile ...because I was silly and didn't preorder!!!
OK y'all - there are some ideas to get us started. Stay tuned for more!*
*Forgive me if some items are not available outside the US! I'm working on that for future posts. :)
How do we do that, you ask? Well let me give you some suggestions of things I love!
STITCHFIX. It's easy as pie. You fill out a style profile, and they send you clothes and accessories. You keep/pay for what you want...and return what you don't...in their postage-paid envelope.
So how is this OUTLANDER related?? When you fill out your profile, you tell them you like PLAID. And PAISLEY. And anything SCOTTISH. It's SO simple!!
PLAID VANS! How cute are these??? I was just searching for Vans for my son and came across these and thought, "Weeeeel now sorry lad, but mama wants a new pair of shoes!!"
PAISLEY SCARF y'all! How gorgeous is this??
They have a TON of colors, too. AND it's a "free returns" if you have Amazon Prime!
CLAN FRASER PJ's!!! OMG SO stinkin' CUTE!! You can wear JAMIE TO BED!!! I must have these. And since my birthday was two months ago, I am going to have to do some fancy footwork and get hubby or my kids to buy them for me!!
CLAN FRASER APRON! We can all wear these when we're making amazing recipes from Theresa Carle-Sanders' Outlander Kitchen book when it comes out in June! Hurry and go preorder...lest you end up sitting around on your lawn chair with your Pinot Grigio and checking your mailbox like I did while waiting for my copy of The Exile ...because I was silly and didn't preorder!!!
OK y'all - there are some ideas to get us started. Stay tuned for more!*
*Forgive me if some items are not available outside the US! I'm working on that for future posts. :)
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Win A Trip For Two To SCOTLAND With Walkers OUTLANDER Shortbread!
VERRA cool contest, sassenachs...
Walkers Shortbread has teamed up with Outlander Starz to create a special OUTLANDER-themed box for their delicious shortbread...AND are giving away a trip for two to Scotland!*
What are you waiting for?? GO ENTER!
What are you waiting for?? GO ENTER!
*US residents only
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
The Scotsman: Sam Heughan to Lead New York Tartan Day Parade
Loved seeing this article in The Scotsman about Sam Heughan being this year's Grand Marshall of NYC's Tartan Day parade.
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