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It's Victor Webster! Thank you, guys! Appreciate everyone who chimed in to help. I was channel surfing yesterday and landed on Hearts of Winter and --- there he was!

Datalounge's take on Hallmark: /thread/28978306-can-we-discuss-the-hallmark-channel- (datalounge.com)

Just checked Niall's photo -- unfortunately, nope! My mangy whiskered/stubble chin guy is more solidly built, and with a rather large, squarish face.

kirinan, the more I look at photos of Dylan Neal, I'm struck by the resemblance -- only he doesn't have those downturned lines on either side of his mouth. But now I'm confused!

You're on the right track but no, not him. I like all three actresses but have zero interest in the history and "magic" of that wedding veil. I guess I must have missed the comments on Groundswell. Yes, Lacey shows up at the beach in a wetsuit. That lead actor did nothing for me either. Too skinny.

Nobody saw Groundswell?

Oh gosh, let me see.....I think he plays mostly a city guy but honestly cannot be sure. I'm going to have to watch Hallmark today all this week-end and see if I can spot him and the movie title, then get back to you. He is definitely hunky in a "mature" sort of way, like James Brolin, and I always enjoy watching that kind of man. ugh, you mean they're repeating all those veil movies? Drat. I will, however, persevere! I must find that actor!

Yes, you are right, Piggy is Ryan, I just found a photo. I should amend the "goatee" -- it is actually what appears to be a perpetual white stubble which gives this actor the appearance (at least in that area of his face) of a mangy old dog, which he most definitely does not resemble overall -- his general look is dignified. Unfortunately I cannot come up with any movie title. He is tall, well-built and solid, with a down-to-earth demeanor/personality.

I'm seeing Mr. Piggy Nose everywhere. Who is he -- Luke McFarland? What is the name of that older (late 40's or possibly early 50's) male lead with -- and I apologize for not coming up with a better description -- what looks like a very light grayish-white chin goatee? He also has turned-down lines on both sides of his mouth.

That blankety-blank wedding veil -- who cares? omg, yes! How could I forget that? A classic television moment! Don't remember exactly what Johnny's reply was but I think it had to do with circumcision.

Good luck with your surgery, @kirinan. I'm just flabbergasted to hear about all this axe-throwing as a trendy thing, lol. The last time I saw someone throwing an axe was Kirk Douglas in that 1958 movie The Vikings.

Wow. Personally I prefer darts, lol. This is all new to me!

The Dog Lover's Guide To Dating: Axe throwing??? Where was the story supposed to take place, in that Minnesota town with those statues of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox??? Groundswell: Surfing as a metaphor for Life, that was o.k. And I always find Lacey Chabert appealing, but did not believe that her character Emma's attraction to Ben was anything other than LUST; I mean, she was looking at him barechested at the beach with hungry eyes, lol. I didn't even get any primal "she's a hot chick" vibes from Ben, much less of romantic love.

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! I'm watching the SyFy Channel's annual Twilight Zone marathon. Although these Hallmark movies could certainly compete in the fantasy department.

Her cat didn't have a litter box in that attic. I wonder how she improvised.

Despite my curiosity about that accent I had no intention of visiting this movie again when a few days ago while channel surfing I landed on that very scene! I think in order to distract the audience from the embarrassing absence of logic they had Lacey speaking over him while he very quickly uttered those lines almost under his breath about the U.K. connection so viewers would not be able to hear the character with any real clarity.

Oh my gosh I am so delighted to hear this!! (AMC was also running National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation -- every time Cousin Eddie shows up in this series I'm in stitches, lol) The late, great John Candy -- I miss him to this day. (I'm a fan of SCTV which showcased the true brilliance and sophisticated humor of Canadian performers, way ahead of, imo, Saturday Night Live. My favorite scene in Planes, Trains and Automobiles is when Owen shows up. "Her baby came out sideways. She didn't scream or nothin' ".

Chabert is actually one of the very few Hallmark heroines I can stand to watch, but I found this one a real slog. Go figure! To be honest, I find most if not all of these holiday movies difficult to get through. What can I say? I guess I'm more a Planes, Trains and Automobiles kind of girl, lol.

Merry Christmas and a blessed, happy and healthy New Year to everyone. I was watching Haul Out The Holly last night (Hallmark should repurpose the title to Haul Out The Challah for 2023's Chanukkah movie) Parents deceive overworked daughter into thinking she will be spending the holidays with them at the family home. But they are actually flying down to Florida on the very day of her arrival to scope out a retirement abode. As Lacey Chabert enters she sees Mom and Pop, in the middle of winter with snow on the ground, head for their waiting cab wearing short-sleeved tropical shirts, zero outerwear. CLICK

The only ultimate draw for me is to literally count how many times characters use the word "Christmas". Sad to say it's how I get my Hallmark jollies. Unfortunately I can't get excited over the guys because for the most part they all look alike, lol.

I just had an ephiphany-- Hallmark Christmas movies are supposed to be fantasies which accounts for the unbelievable, odd storylines and over-the-top acting.

CCB lands in Christmas Town and manages to adopt a child in two weeks?

He looked and reminded me of a more attractive and subtle Nathan Lane. You know your deli foods and condiments! In Hallmark Bingo word terms, "very impressive". Potato is my favorite vegetable. Mashed, fried. baked, boiled, scalloped....

I hear Montreal bagels are delicious in their own unique way, made somewhat sweet with the addition of honey.