These are new photos of Matthew in Wales on Tuesday, posing his cute ass off on this 614-acre farm he’s trying to save. I think I’ve included Matthew Rhys in a couple of Hot Guy Fridays, many months ago. Um, I definitely need to add him again! Now, I’ve noticed that Matthew Rhys is a cutie before (he‘s on that show, Brothers & Sisters)… but I really should revisit the issue with a Fassbender-esque obsession, right? Matthew is my type too, as you bitches have probably figured out by now. Dark hair, light eyes, pale, with an accent. Throw all of those characteristics together, and my panties explode.

But wait! This story gets even better!!! Matthew is trying to save this land because it’s part of some Welsh myth about a DRAGON. That’s right, bitches. Matthew Rhys. DRAGON. And it’s not even a euphemism for his (incredibly) Welsh dong!

The National Trust has launched a £1 million appeal to save a hill farm in Snowdonia where the myth of the Welsh dragon was born. In the biggest appeal since Sir Anthony Hopkins helped to save Snowdon, the Trust are trying to buy Llyndy Isaf, a 614-acre farm in the Nant Gwynant valley. The hill farm includes Llyn Dinas lake, known as the jewel of Snowdonia, and rare birds such as the chough.

The hills around the farm are also steeped in mythology, with legend telling how the red dragon won a battle over lake and became the national emblem of Wales. The Trust fears that if it does not buy the property, the estate could fall into commercial hands, meaning access could be closed to the public and bad management would threaten wildlife. The current owner, Ken Owne has run the farm using traditional methods for decades and has also kept a bunk house and campsite for walkers.

“We’ve worked hard and over that time, we’ve realised more and more the importance of farming in harmony with the environment and that’s why we have offered the farm to the National Trust as I know they will continue to farm in the same way I have,” he said.

Matthew Rhys, the Welsh star of the Hollywood TV Series Brothers and Sisters, urged the public to help raise the money by the deadline in December.

“The stunning beauty of Snowdonia is enjoyed by so many but now part of it is under threat. We have a once in a lifetime chance to buy and protect Llyndy Isaf, including Llyn Dinas, the beautiful lake that played a part in the dramatic scene which witnessed the birth of the Welsh dragon emblem,” he said. “If we don’t act now we risk losing the peace of this tranquil valley to commercial development.”

The appeal to buy Llyndy Isaf is launched under the umbrella of the National Trust’s Snowdonia Appeal. In 1998 the appeal raised £4 million to buy the 4118 acre Hafod-y-Llan estate on the southern flank of Snowdon.

If the National Trust is successful with its appeal, walkers and campers will continue to have access to the farm and land around the lake, the basic campsite and bunk barns will be open to everyone and there are plans to start improving the network of footpaths.

[From The Telegraph]

There are more details at The Telegraph link in case you want to donate your panties (or your money) to The Matthew Rhys Dong Trust (hey, that’s what it should be called). How sexy is it that he’s not only hot, he’s a conservationist too? And he’s involved in local issues! Sigh… I need more Matthew Rhys in my life.

By the way – I’ve started doing previews and completely unscientific polling for HGF on Twitter. If you would like to see, start following me!

Photos courtesy of Fame.