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  • #41
    there is no love lost between Spielberg and T. Cruise, BTW.

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    • #42
      I have been to Llangollen several times, before and after it's renovation. It is a beautiful place. Just the drive up to the house is awesome
      Sad to hear TC is buying it.
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      • #43
        Originally posted by MistyBlue View Post
        [QUOTEIf the couple does decide to buy the property, they won't be the first famous owners.

        The estate was originally owned by the family of famous Washington-based landscape painter and Civil War veteran Lucien Whiting Powell.]
        Sigh. They *really* want to compare the wacked out parody of a movie actor to a Civil War veteran as famous?
        Very glad I'm not in that area...never liked TC even before the cheese slid off his Scientologist cracker.[/quote]

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        • #44
          Crap, there goes the county

          I live in Loudoun County and like to drive carriages in Upperville (lovely roads and some wonderful properties they open up sometimes....that a loony midget is coming with his entourage is not good news for the area.

          Oh well, c'mon mother ship, here he is
          "Sic Gorgiamus Allos Subjectatos Nunc"

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          • #45
            perhaps

            he wants a quiet place where people will not be impressed with his money, nor shocked by any quirky eccentricities. Really folks, anyone that has that kind of disposable income to spend on ONE farm, and is not going to turn it into mcmansions should be a bit more welcome. Ok, so he's weird. Very weird. Now I'm sure that ALL of the locals know far wealthier families with far stranger members that just the "tomkat" clan. Yes you do.

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            • #46
              Wow. *I* used to live on Trappe Rd. in Upperville!

              (Granted, in a little 2BR tenant cottage with a wood stove in the middle of a cow pasture, so not quite the same thing... )

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              • #47
                That man has tried everything to convince us he's not gay. The baby, the young GF, now a country gentlemans estate??? Is nothing sacred?!?!?!?!
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                • #48
                  hahaha-- is he gay---didnt know that -- is he on all the papers then didnt know that-- your big teeth post made me laugh

                  but he has made a fortune -- hasnt he -- big teeth gay or not---

                  wish i had his money --------------

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                  • #49
                    He's got enough money that he could put all that property in a conservation easement without blinking an eye. That's the kind of money it's going to take to preserve what's left of the nature and character of that part of Fauquier County, so more power to him. Wish he (or some of his wealthy friends who enjoy hunting and fishing) would buy a big chunk of Rappahannock and put THAT into conservation easement.

                    I have doubts, however, that foxhunting would be allowed on his land. Will withhold judgement til that issue becomes clearer.
                    I ride a mule. I paint dogs.

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                    • #50
                      Beautiful Llangollen

                      I guess the Virginia fencing and pasture management seminar won't be held in that barn again.
                      "If you would have only one day to live, you should spend at least half of it in the saddle."

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                      • #51
                        Gosh, you guys can be really mean. Maybe he is very nice. I'd rather that he buy the place than see it carved up into Mcmansions.
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                        • #52
                          I am no fan of Tom Cruise...

                          but just curious?? Why do some say hes slipped his cheese?? Cause of the breakup from his studio?? Or his jumping on the couch and yeling that he loved katie?? I dont keep up with Hollywood, there just people, and they get far too much attention. most are just plain shallow.

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                          • #53
                            Do you know him personally? I don't -other then seeing him at a football game and YES he is short, and boy, he has an amazing smile- I claim to know nothing about the man.
                            So what if he is gay? So what if his religious beliefs do not agree with yours? And, if you have any experience with mass media, they often get it wrong. Saying Suri is not real, Tom is gay, he is crazy-it sells People- if you want to read that, buy the ragmag. (yes, I buy it...its great en-ter-tain-ment! )
                            If that Land does not get turned into McMansions, great! Sure, hunting may not be allowed, but...McMansions would not allow that either, I would think. Seems as if gently turning his head (and checkbook) in the direction of Land Conservation might be a great thing. My guess is that he is looking to be in a quiet place, and that once the TC Frenzy dies down, if he is welcomed into the town, it might be a great thing for everyone.
                            Our local (okay, maybe not as big at Tom C, but still kinda big) has done wonders for the small town of Chelsea, MI. Not in a obvious way, but a quiet way...its very nice to have a dinner theatre in town, an arts center...all those things are additions to the area. I know that is a "nicer" area then MI, but there might be unseen benefits!

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                            • #54
                              Originally posted by Everythingbutwings View Post
                              I guess the Virginia fencing and pasture management seminar won't be held in that barn again.
                              why not?

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                              • #55

                                but just curious?? Why do some say hes slipped his cheese??

                                Not speaking for anyone else...but my opinion of his cheese slippage is just that he seems to be the type of movie actor who doesn't handle fame well...the short dude with lots of money and adoring fans who's developed the napolean complex. At first I thought it was his Scientology background...but then Travolta and Kirstie Alley and many other Scientologists come across as sane and don't profess all-knowing magical capabilities and try to come across as a the world's expert on everything.
                                I do think he's still a cute guy, has a thousand watt smile for sure and some of his movies are entertaining. I think it's a shame that he's one of those Hollywood A List actors who continuously opens his mouth on record and stupidity pours out. Some actors make great politicians, public speakers, motivational examples...some just seem to prove every time a microphone and camera are around that they really should have a script before saying anything. Just like everyone else I guess...it's just his type of unhinged-ness gets more press.
                                (and I'm really surprised Brooke Shields didn't tie him into a pretzel...one shouldn't publicly mock a post partem female who towers over you by a good foot)
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                                • #56
                                  Originally posted by MistyBlue View Post
                                  I do think he's still a cute guy, has a thousand watt smile for sure

                                  Indeed!

                                  (and I'm really surprised Brooke Shields didn't tie him into a pretzel...one shouldn't publicly mock a post partem female who towers over you by a good foot)
                                  My Reliable "People" says he said he was SORRY in person, from what I read. Nothing like a real pregnancy to rething the effect of hormones on a person! Maybe that is why he is moving...Ms. Shields might come and get him in the middle of the night! Or Katie said..."You better get your butt over to that poor woman and tell you you were WRONG!"

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                                  • #57
                                    Originally posted by Mozart View Post
                                    Well now, if it was Johnny Depp or George Clooney...I would packing my bags...

                                    You got that!! Yummy....
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                                    • #58
                                      I second what Annika said... any money that could potentially conserve land is a lot better than the land being carved up. So what if it's attached to Tom Cruise, he's the only cute celebrity male close to my height
                                      The celebrity Annika is referring to has been such a wonderful influence on this area, even if he no where near T.C. stature. Sometimes these celebrities are more interested in making a positive impact in thier communities than anything else.
                                      Lighten up guys - for this I can by People magazine.

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                                      • #59
                                        He's got enough money that he could put all that property in a conservation easement without blinking an eye. That's the kind of money it's going to take to preserve what's left of the nature and character of that part of Fauquier County, so more power to him. Wish he (or some of his wealthy friends who enjoy hunting and fishing) would buy a big chunk of Rappahannock and put THAT into conservation easement.
                                        The property is reportedly already under conservation easement so people can hopefully be less skeptical over its future with McMansions: Conservation profile: Llangollen 2002 (pdf file)

                                        Regarding Rappahannock, the only offering that has in recent years come on the market which is of a similar nature is Chancellor's Rock (formerly an AM&R listing) now listed for less with another agency. That property even with its 440 + acres is just a bit too quirky IMHO

                                        I shouldn't be shocked, but I am still somewhat surprised at how people are so bitter against this guy. (Although I would be dismissive of those who are ga-ga over him as well.) A LOT of people have moved into Virginia's hunt country since forever who are opportunists, corporate raiders, murders, thieves, crooks, terrible neighbors, et al. I really don't think that someone seeking privacy, who is truly wealthy and not a faux ten-cent millionaire unable to keep paint on the fences [and there have been tons of those types!] is all that bad.

                                        Middleburg has famously been a distination for those rich and famous to go without concern of the stalkerazzi or even locals from Jackie Onassis to Elizabeth Taylor. Roy Ash, for the record, is no saint either Bottom line a weekend or even vaction residence by Tom Cruise is not going to ruin the area.

                                        The only reservation I would have is the long-term fear that the property could be used for - or even later sold/donated to - the Scientologist as a campus retreat.

                                        It isn't unprecidented as Carter Hall near Winchester, re-designed by my favorite architect, went from the Lambert family ("Listerine" heirs) to being the world headquarters of The People-to-People Foundation, Inc., parent organization for Project Hope, acqured the massive equestrian property in 1977. Carter Hall is now headquarters of Project Hope's worldwide "health sciences education and training program" as well as a conference center.

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                                        • #60
                                          Hopefully he will do a wonderful job of preserving the farm, which everyone would appreciate. And keeping it intact, as we all know, is preferable to mcmansions whether he chooses to ride or not ride, or keep animals or not keep animals. We can hope that the hunt is allowed to go through. Heck, on over a thousand acres, it's not like they'll notice

                                          However, I'm not sure Mburg and Upperville can handle that sort of paparazzi insanity. They're small towns with somewhat limited resources, and I doubt it would be quite the same as when Jackie O lived in Mburg - they'll be EVERYWHERE. Robert Duvall is a normal thing. Tomkat is well, not...
                                          It'll be an awfully large disturbance is all.
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