Looking Back

Wow - another year wasn't sure we would get through it all .

In January Jake was in a Brotherly way and we started out wondering the ways to pitch koolaid, and how to make a LumberJake. Heard that Austin was out in the woods too but still not seen so we put out the milk carton missing signs, heard rumors that Jake proposed and was headed to the altar and not with Austin, and realized Jake hasn't photographed with the 'rents for half a year, Mags since April and May of 07 with his man. Got a pass for People's Choice cause of the writer's strike and no Golden Globes to worry about who to bring to either. And gave our first big wave to Ev and crew (and hey we still see you - so glad we're still here - how 'bout you?) And they're off and not Austin's shirt but random obscure blog sightings of Jake and something tiny, so tiny it can't be seen on cameras, cell phones or without paparazzi present. There was some fence building but maybe not the best kind. Saki -bombs! Utopian Society comes out on video and the Washington Post reminded us that sweethearts (America's not Jake's) are not always what they seem. Austin lost a co-star (Brad Renfro) and none us predicted what everyone would lose by the end of January. There's was Butch and Sundance - never thinking that godpa Butch would be gone and Austin would be the one going to Sundance first by then end of the year.

And then.... then..... losing Heath........


Jake shaken, silent and then seen, but not how and with who we thought - the fence up in force - crumbling some and shaking others to the core. So much speculation and many looking for resolutions.

We got TWICKED again! And with pictures too! Brother's stretches a little longer, blogger mentions some fighting and this time not with Tobey, Yes He Can - AUSTIN APPEARS! showing up on one of the hotest videos of the year - Obama's. Jake shakes it - for Ellen's big birthday. Big Blue is back baby and on Austin's finger - in NYC! And hanging out with friend Sophia Bush - looking forward to Fall (fashion?) Unofficial Austin Friday's begins and a special Outspotlight no one can forget - William Haines and Jimmy Shields. Always a fan - Jake and some buddies check out Rufus at the Wiltern singing out to 14th St. Jake loses the beard - no not that one. Rendition comes out on DVD and speculate that Austin would be back with Milch In The Ninth. Hjulia gifts us with a great find of Austin in Italian Vogue. The Oscars slip by and we wonder about HW more. And who better to take the leap (this year) with than Austin (listening Jake?)

Marching around NY and still not buying it. But so buying a photo shoot of Austin that shows him shirtless, suited, swinged and ringed (twice). Jake gives the bird (on his shirt) and a little shout out about his goose? Giusi's Jaustin video's go away on YouTube but OMG helps bring them back and speaks out about Sally Kern. And OMG talks about videos as we start our Movie Club. And more videos of Austin - this time - Full Count - our first chance to check out it. And yeah there was a funky footwear showdown. Jake's on crutches - they say basketball - but maybe even funkier footwear than we knew about then had something to do with it. His old and very much missed grin was back for a moment when helping to celebrate LA conservation. JFC gave us their best about US Weekly, we did some Jake Walking - or is that getting Jake Legged and it's not spring until Unicorn hunting begins. Don't think they do that one at the Nicked LL ranch.

No Fooling -even more Austin - 10 episodes of JFC releases, despite not being seen publicly he is seen on screen even more. We wonder if Emmy's would agree? Some Cabo Wabo for the guy with a happy pappy tummy who looks more excited about who's on the phone than his "date"- storing up for leaner times? Spesh goes to Washington and so Jake sort of but he gets Nailed and then gets pounded trying to make the movie not by David O. Russell, but by SAG when money woes shut them down, one, twice, three times and still being seen with that lady - the name escapes me - Not before bringing the hammer down on people disclosing where he was going to live while getting his Southern Exposure. And the rumors swirl like a sand storm that Jake could be crowned a prince, while the moon waits. A real prince comes out. Jakes hits the gym at U SC (Go Cocks!) to get regal. And McBongo gets Jake to donate a wiglette for Magnum? We still wonder Where in the World Is Austin Nichols while we play what do we want to see him in. Our first official movie club and appropriately its one of Ang's. Jake comes back to LA under the radar sort of - for a Texas size birthday? Austin celebrates how else by losing his shirt.


When you think Nichols you gotta think pickles - and for one day in May you did, and Austin gets a PoPsickle while Jake gets a new Reece (as in Ritchie). And still has the deal with the other one as just like a senator takes the show on the road to DC although the "running mate" is too tired to actually run. Ted says again Goose is still with his Tooth, while people speculated about Austin and Sophia again. All Californians get to marry and Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin after over 50 years together finally get to, legally, and are the first in California. We hit the hard stuff and find how to make a Jake Walk and you like your Gray Goose. Jake take Royal Crown officially with Disney and Bruckheimer. OMG discusses better living through chemistry. Spooky creates Austins for us that are works of art and then some, her well never dry even in a Austin drought. Then prayers answered when we find out out that Austin has been making Prayers for Bobby the story of Mary Griffith and the tragic loss of her gay son Bobby. Jake loses even more with the passing of his grandmother.

No junebugs but a monkey on Jake's back okay shoulder and the hoody goes up and who knew it was going to be a six month trend - sleastak, monk, or just cover up for another tricky hair do after his plaster job in Nailed? Austin down with the Wu-Tang? Talking about trailers blowing up on the set of TDAT years earlier - what is is with these two and trailers? Brokeback came to network TV in the US - edited even on cable that stirred up speaking out. Billy Crystal spilled the beans from another western and made us picture a 10 yr Jake singing "Wash that man right outta my hair" will no abandon. And someone else was called tiny! Jake well, cause he was when his mom said they knew he would be a actor since he was kid. Brother's get screened, and Mom reappears as some others make hasty exits and Jake gets spotted. More marriage talk but still not the one who already has the ring. Emmy hopes dashed as they submit the one ep Austin's not in for consideration, but OMG considered some old pictures and realizes Papa Nichols is going with Pedro for President. Jake's in London and thus begins a half a year abroad or is that another half with a broad ? The Dark Knight takes off and we see Heath's brillance one more time.

Vacation time for some and always working for others even when they visit as "vacation". Jake shows his royal qu..princeliness on horseback or on My Little Pony take your pick. Then show up a looking like he's rolled out and half in the bag at the same time at Scott's. Rowdy talks about travel with his brother in law to Italy - lending us to wonder if it was smoke or fire about Austin in Europe. But from Jake's looks at look a likes we know he what he likes to spy with his little eye more than fireworks on Bastille day. Jake goes French stripes but no beret but a beanie to cover the long locks. Not following the THE RULES - the trash is piling up - shit - oops sugar - that's not good - he's got to get those down pat. Location Location Location, and while there is talks of home buying, its more about location of things unseen and seen that speak the loudest. The Truth is Out there - well that Austin is Tweedy in Chris Carpenter's secret project Fencewalker - but the jury's out if it part of the X-files or not. And in the middle of European Vacation - Austin pops up in person (first since Feb) on the red carpet with a girl friend from FNL - did the Mouse Roar? Everyone helped celebrate a Special day. Jake became Dastan (trickster indeed) and a gastrosexual. While missed out a lot on the Cape while he was in Morocco we didn't miss a thing when Matt Frost's portrait of Austin intwined in some gorgeous gams appeared.

First look at The Informers seeing Austin in all new ways but in some old combos and positions. Speculation when and where we would see it and then hearing PoP was getting the push back to 2010. OMG gave its all to give cover songs that the musical men could sing. The Olympics in our own way and highlight Matthew Mitchum and the other out Olympians. And we celebrate our First anniversary (Yeah us!) while the August moon rose to find Austin afflicted with Long Arm Syndrome, that there was a second prince in line to the throne, which and fans went spinning in all directions when the first "suprise, unplanned just happened to be there" look as Jake as the Prince of Persia comes out - was there someone else there - you know sand and sun and something so tiny it can get lost. But Secret Squirrel and Morocco Mole could find out. We hit the dogs days of summer and Atti, Atti, Atti we feel for you bud. History making happened with nomination of Obama for Presidential Candidate for the Democratic party and the way back machine back to TDAT. But Tom ruled and Wicked no doubt heard it, as Ted answered another letter from Tom. With just one word - Yes to a simple question - is there a Baby Tile.

Misinformed about Informers - not Sitges but it will be Sundance and Cannes for this gaining notice ensemble and movie. But there was no misinformation that Austin was going to be on One Tree Hill for 10 episodes as Julian Baker, an indie movie producer. And gets work with old time friend Sophia Bush. Austin Fridays is not enough and Austin Monday's begins. And still not enough - OMG starts JFC discussions to figure out what the hell Milch was doing. Rumors bubble up again about Spidey and Toby and Jakey. And Jake spotted enjoying some of the sights of Morocco at Jardin Majorelle and sneaking a taste some Moroccon ice cream which is clearly not a part of the fitness plan. Ted talks about Goose abs that are attention worthy. But its hands between them that had us remembering both Toothy and Jake's smooth moves with Goose and Austin.

It's wasn't penquins that on the list of costumes for J & A but penquins daddies are the number one banned book in the U.S. Jake's secret trip over to NYC for a weekend. Brothers gets pushed out of December and into 2009 - too much backgammon too little time to promote - Spooky & Hjulia find the photos of Austin on the set of One Tree Hill and the countdown is on until our first glimpse of Julian on the show as Jake resurface in England and alone! the next day. Piggy back the new black? Jake as the 2nd sexiest man, while Austin brought sexy back to One Tree Hill as bad boy Julian, and no lady is safe but is Lucas' book. Austin shows the chops and more fans jump on his climbing star. And after talk of being Beeked - he's not going anywhere too fast on OTH. Will it lead to more face time? Or maybe a new address like - Melrose Place. After another shovel load looked at the secrets to better gardening is that pr'ing ? More for Jake's plate - as the public learns of the divorce. Partied like it was 1999, Jake got caught holding the bag (but really anything else?) and buttoned up the overcoat for the cold winds. Birthday time? And the real reasons that Jake came back to LA. ; ) Same Snaps Different Day - though the Laker's Look looked great run ahead and not turning back. Seeing Jake's smile again it after work is over and all on his own. Ted still not letting up and taking it down a peg or two. Some may skip that. More rumors of Jake, Matt and Fincher in Torso. And Halloween for our favorite two or two and half.

Jake could pass the Presidential Fitness test hands down after his workouts for PoP for all those months, while the U.S. shattered history with the election of Barack Obama. Prop 8 passes and brings together tens of thousands to speak up and speak out and take to the street all over the country calling for change. Austin the devil or just making a devil with him? Viva Voce Virus Premieres!! Jake likes coffee, tea, and ....., Austin a man on the streets of Wilmington and with fans from OTH. Austin goes back in time and who doesn't love a man in a hat? More comes out about Mom & Dad, and Jake lays low till turkey day and PoPs only once up for business. The first sneak peak of Prince of Persia and hearing Jake speak on camera the first time in a long long time. While Jake has give hints and nods about his Goose, looks like Austin was doing the same thing on OTH. Revisitng Donnie Darko and patting the bunny. OMG got its cook on! The Little Prince and the Prince of Persia, and Austin's sweet spot.

Scopions stowed away and made a reappearance on the PoP set. Austin making a reappearance at Sundance this time as an actor not a party crasher. Jake the inspiration for mom's writing? Ted drops some big B.V.'s as PoP wraps. Not letting up on Jake front either. OMG gives some suggestions for sharing during the season. Prayers for Bobby gets it date and gives us preview. Santas run in Speedos. We celebrate Wicked in song(s). Gift ideas for birthdays, Hanukkah and Christmas for casa del Gyll. Jake comes home and but business is not done although the hair got cut. But someone elso does likes a man in a hat so much he got one. (x-large cause remember even Jake professes to his large noggin). Get Christmas off and back to business. Austin soon back to Wilmington to finish up or get more? OTH.

Somethings remain the same - business continues, wedding bells ring every other month but sounds more like a hollow pipe. Rumors persist despite so much time and effort by handlers and powers. Ted doesn't look like he's gonna to let anything get by him. Goose and Tooth as still together despite all the ups and downs and a threesome maybe come a foursome in 2009?

But the biggest thing - that OMG is here and we continue to have fun, speak our minds, spend time together, laugh and find new friends.

Here's to a Happy New Year in 2009. May there be less of some things and much more of others.