Saturday, July 11, 2009
MEPS, 07/10/09: Extortion By Any Other Name Still Works the Same, So When the Feces Hit the Fan…Duck and Run!!
Capítulo 104
First a bit of video rewind: Fernanda arrives at Prolasa asking Rolando to help her with her plan to determine if Florecita really was Jaime The Goat’s accomplice in the supposed industrial espionage between their two companies. Vlad, meanwhile, rushes a call through to his sacrificial lamb to warn Jaime she’s coming and to remind him what their story is supposed to be. Jaime, though, is getting ice cold feet. At Las Animas, Errika demonstrates her appreciation at her last chance for romance with Fr/Eduardo by planting a big one on his kisser, much to the dismay of the grieving Gardenia who witnesses this display of one-sided affection from a nearby terrace.
Steaming, scheming Denia is more determined than ever after watching Eddie and Err’s latest public display of affection that if Eduardo hadn’t managed to marry Fernanda before, she certainly won’t allow him to get hitched to this particular “woman of loose virtue” [ofrecida] now!
Back at Grupo Lactos, Vladi is in his office hyperventilating over the “Pris and Flo predicament,” which has now become the “Pris, Flo and Fer predicament,” as Damian comes in to see what’s up. Vlad complains that their Flor problem has gotten more complicated. He explains how Fernanda came to his office to complain about his hiding Damn in his apartment while he was a wanted man and she caught him in the office talking to Priscilla. Fer asked Pris to go with her to Prolasa and Pris left with Fer. Vladi, holding his aching head in his hands, says he thinks that things are under control after speaking a couple of times with that guy, Correa, who hopefully won’t stick his foot in his mouth and wreck everything. Damn, losing patience, throws Vlad unceremoniously back into his chair and tells him to calm down. “If Pris went with Nanda then she’ll have our backs!”
Over at Prolasa, Fer has Rolando bring in Jaime for a little Q&A. She asks Jaime the particulars around how long ago he and Flor got together and then became an item. He lies and says they met at a party she and some of his friends gave him a year ago and that they’ve been romantically involved for a few months. She asks his age (we’re not sure why) and he answers he’s 24 and gonna turn 25 the coming month. (Definitely still a babe in the proverbial woods and at least 10 years Flor’s junior.) Nanda gets permission from Rolando to take him back to Grupo with her in pursuit of the truth.
At Las Animas Estev, aka, Dewey, is laughing about Venus’ having a date that night with Camilo Elizalde. Ed is lost in his own thoughts and doesn’t hear a thing. He has this goofy grin on his face so Estev asks what’s going on. Ed is smiling crazily. (Note to producer: shoot either the director or FC's acting coach! Galan's aren't supposed to look that dufus.) He replies that what’s going on is he’s got a young woman under his control that everyone thinks is kidnapped; then he’s got someone close by who is watching him and knows all his secrets but he hasn’t any idea who that is; then he has Don Elizalde’s car hidden on his place that supposedly was stolen from the man’s wife; and there is a woman in the past named Ana Gregoria Bravo, Artemio Bravo’s mother, who is the key to all his misfortunes since childhood. The last is something that Estev’s really going to love: he’s getting married. Estev is drop-jaw impactado. “Say what?”
Eduardo, whose emotional life is in the crapper, says that he’s decided to get married to Fernanda’s best friend, Errorika (who’s definitely batting 0 for 3 at this point). Apparently, Eduardo figures there’s no better way to forget, since he cannot forgive. (Viewerville agrees a Dr. Phil sized intervention is needed here and Dewey might not be up to the task.) There is an evil glint in Ed’s eyes. (Maybe Dr. Sotomayor offers two-fer specials.) The set of Ed’s jaw spells trouble for somebody.
Pris, still at Grupo, sees Fer arrive with Jaime. Fernanda puts Jaime in an empty office and lets him sweat for a while.
Back at Las Animas, Denia stands in the doorway with a tray of coffee and watches as Estev tells the dementedly smiling Eddie that he’s lost it [de ramate = utterly]. Ed replies he’s “as crazy as anybody who gets married.” Dewey doesn’t disagree, but says there are some people who are crazier than others and Ed has begun to exceed his limits [rebasar de limite]. “You aren’t in love!” Denia silently gasps with horror in the background. “It’s obvious that you don’t know Errika well enough to get married! Come on!” Denia secretly sides with Estev.
Ed argues that being in love and knowing someone well doesn’t necessarily guarantee happiness in a marriage. Dewey agrees, but says people avoid getting married if they can if they don’t love the other person. Ed counters and justifies with boring facts about cultures in which loveless marriages continually take place and says their suicide rates aren’t any greater than those that presume love and romance are the essence of marital bliss. (Yawn.) “Haven’t you heard of cultivating love like a plant?” (Yeah, that was that romantic psychobabble hopelessly hopeful Errorika was just dishing out, wasn’t it?) Estev says fine, Mr. Encyclopedia, there’s just one other little itty-bitty question he wants to ask. “Shuh-uht!” (I believe that’s “Shoot!”) answers our smug Eddie. (Note to director: tell FC to stick with Spanish or get a better English coach. It’s hard for a recapper from the States to keep from rolling on the floor in spasms of teary-eyed laughter, especially this late at night.) “What about Fernanda?” Ed’s arrogant smirk melts away. The clench of his jaw reveals the hurt and misery he feels beneath.
Meanwhile, Nanda argues Flor’s case with her papi. Gonzo reminds her that Jaime had stolen documents on his desk and swore that Flor tried selling them. Nanda reminds Gonzo that the guy is a stranger so he shouldn’t take his word over Florecita’s. She convinces him she has a way to show that Jaime’s lying.
Dewey reminds Ed that Nanda represents something special to him. Ed says yeah, but it’s useless being in love with her. (That’s the sanest thing Eddie’s said yet.)
Fer goes back into the office where Jaime’s now ready to climb the walls. He says he’s got things to do back at Prolasa. She says she understands but it will only take a minute or so to resolve this situation.
Ed admits to Estev that he’s come to adore Fernanda and laments it’s all been a waste.
Denia, meanwhile, has returned to her bedroom to complain to the diosito that her lifelong love for and devotion to Eduardo has been just as much of a waste. “All this time loving and waiting for him has been worth no more than a beach umbrella in the desert, right? From the day they sent him away I knew he and Señorita Fernanda wouldn’t end up together. She’s rich and the rich never marry the poor. That’s why I’ve waited such a long time for him. How did I know the sly thing was going to come back with such rich man airs? Well, all is fair in love and war and Errika better aim somewhere else, because I’m going to bait the trap for that wedding! Anyway, she can get another hunky guy somewhere else in no time and leave me my Eduardo, ‘cause I’ve been waiting for him for 15 years.”
Pris is now in Vlad’s office arguing with him and Damn. Vlad wonders woefully if Jaime’s going to give them away. Damn’s mad Pris didn’t stick like glue to Fer to prevent it. Pris is disgusted with this whole turn of events and yells back they shouldn’t expect her to pull their chestnuts out of the fire for them. Damn yells back Pris is up to her neck in this right along with them. She says she’s worried because the last thing she wants is for her brother, Rolando, to learn she’s involved in this fraud. Vlad wants to know why Fer would bring Correa over to Grupo. Damn answers it’s obviously to interrogate him, but Jaime won’t be able to say anything so it won’t matter. Vlad gets angry thinking that his son’s future is in the hands of a complete stranger. Damian tells him to shut the heck up so he can think their way out of this jam.
Fernanda brings a dozen secretaries into the room with Jaime and demands he identify Florecita. Jaime swallows hard.
Denia takes a trip into town and gets something she’s written printed off at what passes for a Kinko’s in Villa Madera. The clerk asks if she’s trying to frighten her boyfriend or what. She says, “Yeah, pretty much.”
Jaime breaks under pressure and asks if he can have a minute alone to speak with Fernanda.
Meanwhile, Bitch Barbie gives Tomasa the rest of the day off and tells her not to come back till next morning. Santiago and Aurora come walking in all kissy-face and smiles. Babs tells them what a pleasure it is to see them like that. The two lovebirds walk off; BB thinks evilly, “Enjoy it while you can because very soon your happiness comes to an end.”
Fer brings Jaime into Gonzo’s office to confess he really doesn’t know who Flor Campillo is. Gonzo self-righteously reams him for trying to save his job at the expense of their exemplary employee. Fer seconds that opinion. Gonzo want’s to know who gave him Flor’s name and got him involved in telling such a whopper. Jaime’s just about to spill the beans when Babs rushes in needing to speak to Gonzo about Dr. Obregon and Lili. Jaime is shown the door and told to wait. Babs begins with part two of her own tall tale.
At the same time, Eduardo has gone to Miraflores to get Adofina to tell him where he can find Dr. Oh! She tries to change the subject but he screams at her in frustration that it’s urgent. Addled, Adolfina finally tells him what little she knows.
Babs must “explain” to Fer how Obregon didn’t give them a deadline for the money, only a warning that if they ever wanted to see Lili again they’d have to come up with the ransom before hanging up. Fer wants Babs’ cell to trace it, but Babs says that’s impossible because it came up “unknown.” Fer mentions how strange a kidnapping this seems. Babs quickly covers and suggests she wouldn’t call it a kidnapping because she doesn’t think he’s kept Lili by force. “Considering Obregon was the person Lili knew best these past fifteen years it would make sense she’d join him voluntarily. It’s not like he’s trying to keep her hidden.” Fer says, “Then according to that theory, what would happen if we simply don’t pay the ransom?”
Babs answers that’s a risk she prefers not to run because she knows Obregon’s a killer and has the means to force them. Gullible Grizzled ol’ Gonzo gripes that cancelling the police search was a mistake but Babs reminds him about Obregon’s “threat on Lili’s life” if they told the police. Gonzo yells back in frustration that they can’t just sit there doing nothing [con los brazos cruzados]. Babs says they have no choice but to wait for his next call and get ready to come through with the ransom when he asks. Fer fights the urge to tell Barbara to stop all the B.S. Babs does stop long enough to realize she’s interrupted something and asks who the young man was. Gonzo explains he’s the guy scheming up stories [tejer patrañas = weaving tales] about Flo spying.
Vlad takes off with Jaime, meantime, and drives the two of them back to meet Damn at the apartment. Damian is talking on the phone to Priscilla. She informs him Jaime didn’t have a chance to say anything and that Vlad’s driving back there with him. Damn starts to tell her what she’s got to do next but Pris tells him she doesn’t care; that it’s his mess and he can clean it up himself. Damian warns her she’s as deep in doodoo as the rest of them and to pray to her favorite saint that her brother doesn’t find out her lover, Vladimir, was the one who threw Flor’s name out there as a company spy. Pris tells Damian to stop threatening her because he was the one who dreamed this up so to figure it out himself; and if he doesn’t cool his jets and fast, he can forget her helping him any further. Click!
When Fernanda goes back to Reception looking for Jaime he can’t be found. She tells Gonzo he’s run off. Gonzo says no biggie since they now know Flor wasn’t a spy after all. Fer, staring straight at Babs, says true but they didn’t learn who instructed him to point out Flor as a traitor in the first place.
In the car, Vlad warns Jaime nobody can ever know what’s gone on. Poor, miserable Jaime whines about his being left without a job or references. He’s got expenses and needs his job. He insists Vlad take him back to Prolasa to tell Sr. Alvear the truth. Vlad says Jaime can’t possibly think that Alvear would ever believe him after all the lies he’s told. Jaime wonders how in the world he’s going to handle this problem then. Vlad says he’s got no idea, but he will not leave Jaime stranded. (Vlad, for all his irritating idiosyncrasies, is still a mensch!)
Back at Grupo, Babs very innocently asks Fer, “Who would want to harm Flor that way?” “--The same person who’s been trying to harm the family.” Babs asks if she really thinks somebody has been trying to harm them. Fer answers “Absolutely.” Babs asks her what proof she has. Fer keeps her powder dry thinking back to Fr/Ed telling her that they weren’t strong enough yet to confront either Barbara or the malevolent person who controls and directs her actions; and that it was better for now to leave Lili in a safe place out of Barbara Greco’s reach. “--No, no proof, but so many unfortunate things have happened to the family recently, there has to be somebody behind it intentionally trying to harm us.” Wheels in the Barbot’s head start turning.
Speaking of Eeevil, Artemio Bravo is seated at his desk at that same moment handing over a photo of Lili to Borja, one of his assistants. “She’s Liliana Elizalde; she escaped from Miraflores psychiatric clinic and needs to be found immediately.” Borja asks how he should proceed. “Bring her here. The Elizalde’s are never ever to see her again. They are going to cry tears of blood.” (Well, maybe a couple of them might.)
Fer tells Gonzo that unless Obregon shows himself there’s no reason to pay the ransom. Babs says she thinks he will call soon because the amount of money he’s asking is so steep. Gonzo nearly blows a gasket. “It doesn’t matter the amount! I would give everything I have provided that my daughter is returned safe and sound!” Ruh-roh! Fer is eyes-open-wide-impactada cuz she knows this means the poor-house for everyone; and if it isn’t Obregon behind this, then it’s bye-bye Babs cuz she’ll probably make off with every dime of it.
Back at Miraflores, Adolfina explains to Eduardo that Dr. Oh! never told her where he would be --just that if Barbie died, then she was to let him know. Eduardo asks if that happens how she is supposed to get word to Obregon if she doesn’t know his whereabouts. Adolfina hands Eddie a note with some newspaper’s name on it. She was supposed to put an announcement in the obituaries in that paper, “The Messenger.” “--It’s some paper in the southeast somewhere and I think that was where Dr. Oh! headed.”
At Vlad’s apartment, Jaime tells Damn he’s got no other option because Rolando Alvear will never believe him. He asks who was behind this whole thing, anyway. Damn screams at him. “What does it matter? You’re finished at Prolasa!” Jaime paces. “—why did you all have to do this to me? My mother is sick. I’m almost done paying off the note to my car and I am paying for my apartment!” Damn tells him to calm down and assures him they’ll help him out. He’ll need to disappear from Prolasa, though. Jaime asks how he’s going to survive. Damn swears the problem’s solved.
Denia gets back to Las Animas all smiles. She pulls out a big envelope addressed in big print to “EDUARDO JUAREZ.” Suddenly Fernanda appears, looking for Fr/Ed. Denia makes a big show of going inside to look for him, but actually stalls a couple minutes in the kitchen laughing to herself. She puts the envelope in a drawer for safekeeping and then runs back out to say she can’t find him. However, Eddie returns home just then and sees Fer standing there. Fer explains it’s urgent and they go inside to talk. Denia’s stuck making coffee …uh-gain.
In the meantime from the bedroom, Damian tries sweet-talking Pris into giving him the money to buy Jaime’s silence. Prissy screams in frustration. “Where am I going to find that kind of money?” Easier for her than for him, he says. She spits back she’s never understood, either, why Damn got Flor involved in some dopey story about industrial espionage to begin with because all it did was make Flor more powerful in the end since she was proved innocent. Damn sidesteps saying that was to be expected with Fernanda and her connections. “She’s the enemy. She’s not the saint we all took her for!” Pris scoffs at him. “Well, being Santoro’s lover does make her pretty powerful, doesn’t it?” “—Sure, as long as their secret is kept, but we are going to expose them!” Pris seems uncomfortable with where this is going.
In the living room Vlad continues pacing. “Where is Damian going to get the money necessary to make it up to this dude?” he asks himself. Damn eventually comes out of the bedroom and laughs. “Tomorrow, Jaimito, you will have the agreed on amount deposited into your bank account.” Smiles all ‘round. Damn tells Vlad to take the Jaime wherever he wants. The two leave. Vlad returns to ask where in the world Damn got the money. Damn pushes Jaime back out into the hall then lies that it came from Barbara’s account. Vlad is pacified and takes off with Jaime. Damn shuts the apartment door again and breathes a sigh of relief.
At Las Animas, Fer tells Fr/Ed that she’s embarrassed to show up like this without calling first, but she couldn’t risk calling him on the phone. She explains about Barbara’s claim that Obregon was demanding a lot of money to hand over her sister. Fr/Ed smirks. His phone rings. It’s Gonzo asking him to come to Grupo for an urgent meeting of the Board of Directors. Fer gets a call as well. They figure it’s got to be because Barbara and Gonzo have decided to go ahead with the ransom payment.
Back at Grupo, Babs tells Gonzo she doesn’t mind the board meeting, but she’s not happy about having an interloper like Santoro there. Gonzo wakes from his senile haze and, in a rare flash of businessmen’s acumen, reminds her that the money Obregon’s asking is going to have to come from the funds Powhere Meelk authorized them. As the representative of that company, Santoro will have to endorse the payment. Babs looks about as thrilled as a matty-furred cat caught in the middle of a monsoon.
Back at Las Animas again, Estev interrupts Fer and Fr/Eddie over something about the leasing agency coming for Fr/Ed’s car. He loans Fr/Ed his own, says hello to Fer, and winks at Eddie on the way out. Fer starts to leave but Fr/Ed grabs her by the arm. (Viewerville vicariously shares the electrical shock now racing up Fer’s arm. Yowza!) He has something else to tell her. (Viewerville swoons in vain hopes that it’s an attempt to kiss and make up.) Ed says he spoke with Adofina at Miraflores today and now has a way to locate Obregon. He insists that Fernanda must delay the ransom payment at all cost until he can verify whether Obregon is Barbara’s accomplice in this extortion attempt on her daddy.
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We knew that Jaime was a dim bulb, and now we have proof. He couldn't identify Flor in a lineup of scty's who are all wearing NAME BADGES!!!
Jandinera, thanks for the recap.
Paula H., I thought the same thing, maybe he can't read.
Barb didn't make any points last night, she didn't look too happy with the way things were going.
Dam is a "loose cannon" - who will throw him under the bus, Barb or Pris?
rsk
Paula H., I thought the same thing, maybe he can't read.
Barb didn't make any points last night, she didn't look too happy with the way things were going.
Dam is a "loose cannon" - who will throw him under the bus, Barb or Pris?
rsk
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: Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 2:50:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 2:50:00 PM EDT
Wow, Jardinera, this is a terrific recap...so detailed and snarky. I think I enjoyed it more than seeing the actual episode.
Another episode of Nanda's lowcut poufy yellow dress, Esteve's open green shirt and weird patch of chest hair, Fr/Ed's waaay too tight pants and Bab's in the plaid pants that streeetch out her rear. I guess they save on wardrobe by having one episode last 3 or 4 days.
Things are moving so slow I've forgotten the reason for the industrial espionage in the first place. But I have a feeling, Jaime isn't going to see one penny for all his misery especially from Dam.
I too was LOL when F C said shuuht (what?)...one word and he can't pronounce it correctly. There went my dreams of his speaking sexy English.
Gonzo was his usual dim self and poor Nanda has to watch Bab's snowjob her dad and not say a word.
Why does Adoflina have any loyalty for Dr. O?
This T N isn't the great love story I expected but it's slightly loony and fun. GinCA
Another episode of Nanda's lowcut poufy yellow dress, Esteve's open green shirt and weird patch of chest hair, Fr/Ed's waaay too tight pants and Bab's in the plaid pants that streeetch out her rear. I guess they save on wardrobe by having one episode last 3 or 4 days.
Things are moving so slow I've forgotten the reason for the industrial espionage in the first place. But I have a feeling, Jaime isn't going to see one penny for all his misery especially from Dam.
I too was LOL when F C said shuuht (what?)...one word and he can't pronounce it correctly. There went my dreams of his speaking sexy English.
Gonzo was his usual dim self and poor Nanda has to watch Bab's snowjob her dad and not say a word.
Why does Adoflina have any loyalty for Dr. O?
This T N isn't the great love story I expected but it's slightly loony and fun. GinCA
Permalink posted by : Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 2:56:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 2:56:00 PM EDT
Thanks, Jardinera, for a great recap and very helpful vocabulary. I think the place Denia went was an Internet cafe, though how she found info about Eduardo if she knows nothing about computers isn't clear.
Paula H--I too wondered about the name tags the secretaries were wearing. If Jaime couldn't see what they said, he's dimmer than a dim bulb. Perhaps a blackout?
GinCA--I don't think Adolfina was holding back to protect Dr. O. I suspect he didn't want anyone to be able to find him, even her, at least as long as Barbie is alive.
Juanita (I'm away from my computer and can't remember my password)
Paula H--I too wondered about the name tags the secretaries were wearing. If Jaime couldn't see what they said, he's dimmer than a dim bulb. Perhaps a blackout?
GinCA--I don't think Adolfina was holding back to protect Dr. O. I suspect he didn't want anyone to be able to find him, even her, at least as long as Barbie is alive.
Juanita (I'm away from my computer and can't remember my password)
Permalink posted by : Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 3:11:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 3:11:00 PM EDT
Oh, one more thing. I thought Fr/Ed's pronunciation of "shoot" was rather charming. I guess Denia's going to have to fight me off, too :-).
Juanita
Juanita
Permalink posted by : Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 3:15:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 3:15:00 PM EDT
Jardinera, thanks for the recap and the witty descriptions (steaming, scheming Denia and Barb as the matted cat in the monsoon).
I wonder if Dam had an athletic past? (Throwing Vlad, the coat in the car, the other objects ). Either that or absolutely no frustration control.
Enjoyed seeing Denia brave the Internet café/Kinko’s. (“I don’t know much about this new technology” or whatever she said.)
Carlos (yesterday) “So they are going to drug Aurora. How will they be able to tell when the drug kicks in?” Sad, true, and funny, as were the responses.
Fer is very astute, the only one who figured out how to trap Jaime and rescue Flor. Loved the lineup.
La Paloma
I wonder if Dam had an athletic past? (Throwing Vlad, the coat in the car, the other objects ). Either that or absolutely no frustration control.
Enjoyed seeing Denia brave the Internet café/Kinko’s. (“I don’t know much about this new technology” or whatever she said.)
Carlos (yesterday) “So they are going to drug Aurora. How will they be able to tell when the drug kicks in?” Sad, true, and funny, as were the responses.
Fer is very astute, the only one who figured out how to trap Jaime and rescue Flor. Loved the lineup.
La Paloma
Permalink posted by : Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 3:23:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 3:23:00 PM EDT
Very funny recap Jardinera. Always one of my favorite weekend treats. Funny,Paula. Put me right there along side Jaime. I never noticed or even gave thought to the ID badges. I was very impressed by the way Nanda Drew got right to the solution in The Case of the Unfaithful Flower. Our Hercule Elizalde unmasked the guilty culprit in proper dramatic fashion. As Vlad was spiriting away the hapless and hopeless Jaime, I had a flashback to Adriana's last drive in the country with Sylvio, family style. Fortunately our Vlad is not a killer...at least not yet. Now is Jaime destined to be Dim's new roomy. Carlos
Excellent recap, Jardinera!
It seemed to me that Fernanda's beginning to rattle Barbie a bit. She jumps right in there, fast, with some pointed questions that almost clear the fog from papi's brain.
Carlos, loved Nanda Drew and Hercule Elizalde!
One great thing about this novela is the feisty women, nearly all of them. Nanda takes no guff. Pris eventually gives in to Damn's demands, but not without taking a yard or two of skin off his hide.
Denia, Denia. As if waiting 15 years entitles you to FC! I've been waiting 6 years without even a phone call.
I was sort of surprised that, it being a Friday usually made for cliffhangers, that they didn't move forward with the date rape plot.
It seemed to me that Fernanda's beginning to rattle Barbie a bit. She jumps right in there, fast, with some pointed questions that almost clear the fog from papi's brain.
Carlos, loved Nanda Drew and Hercule Elizalde!
One great thing about this novela is the feisty women, nearly all of them. Nanda takes no guff. Pris eventually gives in to Damn's demands, but not without taking a yard or two of skin off his hide.
Denia, Denia. As if waiting 15 years entitles you to FC! I've been waiting 6 years without even a phone call.
I was sort of surprised that, it being a Friday usually made for cliffhangers, that they didn't move forward with the date rape plot.
Permalink posted by : Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 4:12:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 4:12:00 PM EDT
I didn't register the name badges either, but I still thought the secretary test was lousy because it was a flawed bluff. If Jaime fails to pick Flo out of a lineup that doesn't include Flo, that doesn't prove much. If he'd been smart, he could have said "is this a trick?" (since it obviously was) and that would have been the end of that test.
Fortunately, Jaime's not smart!
Fortunately, Jaime's not smart!
Jardinera - thank you for the recap. Or perhaps, at this stage of the telenovela, one could say recrap.
I give Gonzo credit for standing up to Babs (re: Lili) Maybe he's growin' some.
Jaime didn’t get to tell Fer & Gonzo who got him involved in the Flor scheme. I think I would have gotten it out of him before turning him loose! Hel-lo???
Why does Babs “know” Dr. O’s a killer? Did I miss something? Like a whole episode? (well, yes, perhaps I did . . . )
Which reminds me …. Did Gonzo ever tell his kids exactly WHAT his changes were to his last will & testament?
(Inquiring minds want to know … sigh .... why do I even care?)
I need to find my AFDB. I'm also starting to believe there is nuclear waste effect in MEPSland, too.
I give Gonzo credit for standing up to Babs (re: Lili) Maybe he's growin' some.
Jaime didn’t get to tell Fer & Gonzo who got him involved in the Flor scheme. I think I would have gotten it out of him before turning him loose! Hel-lo???
Why does Babs “know” Dr. O’s a killer? Did I miss something? Like a whole episode? (well, yes, perhaps I did . . . )
Which reminds me …. Did Gonzo ever tell his kids exactly WHAT his changes were to his last will & testament?
(Inquiring minds want to know … sigh .... why do I even care?)
I need to find my AFDB. I'm also starting to believe there is nuclear waste effect in MEPSland, too.
Novelera, I suspect that this wasn't a Friday episode when it aired in Mexico. (Univision pre-empts once in a while, maybe it happens in Mexico too, and that throws things off.)
I have a feeling that our Wednesday or Thursday episodes were Friday episodes in Mexico, but I wouldn't put money on it.
I have a feeling that our Wednesday or Thursday episodes were Friday episodes in Mexico, but I wouldn't put money on it.
Hey, no, Gonzo never did follow up on his big dinner announcement that he was distributing his assets. That was the same night that Fer met Lili at the new place - Fer came home afterwards, Gonzo told her that he still wanted to talk about his bienes, but not just then. That's the last we've heard of it, I think!
And it's been at least a couple of days since then - they had the party and everything. (I figure a couple of days based on my memory of her dresses.)
I can understand Fernanda and Santi not being in a hurry to discuss it, and maybe Gonzo's been busy, but you'd think Cadmilho and Anyballs would be keen to find out what they're getting.
And it's been at least a couple of days since then - they had the party and everything. (I figure a couple of days based on my memory of her dresses.)
I can understand Fernanda and Santi not being in a hurry to discuss it, and maybe Gonzo's been busy, but you'd think Cadmilho and Anyballs would be keen to find out what they're getting.
Julie, my brain is fuzzy on Gonzo's dinner announcement also. I know he said he was going to distribute his bienes before death, leaving Anibal and Camilo especially inpactados. But did he say that 75% was going to Barbie and 25% to the kids, just not exactly which kid got which piece of the 25%?
Or did he not say anything about the percentages? Do we know if the lawyer already made this change?
Or did he not say anything about the percentages? Do we know if the lawyer already made this change?
Permalink posted by : Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 5:01:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 5:01:00 PM EDT
Well done Fernanda well done. Considering how dumb and dimwitted Gonzalo and Anibal are. I'm surprised it's taken Barbie this log to ruin the Elizades. As for Silvia Navarro's performance she is now my favorite novela heroine. I'm very much looking forward to her future projects.
The guy who plays Rolando was on CCEA as Letty's husband who was seduced by Viviana.
I am also liking Sergio Sendel very much. I really haven't been a big fan of his until this novela. He is so mesmirizing as Damian. His physical and rages are a blast. I just find myself lol when his scenes are on watching to see what he going to do next. Last night episode when Damian was Vlads apartment strutting around arrogant and proud, back ramrod straight. I got the image of a matador waiting in the middle of the bullring for the bull to enter.
Then there's Gardenia didn't steve and Eduardo go over on thursday's episode about who knows his true identity and she walk right in at that precise moment. I don't know why they included Silvestre since he found out who Franco was after the party. Two people who are most likely to give up Franco's true identity are Lilli but she i believe would do it inadvertenly. Then there is big mouth Gardenia as someone said yesterday who can't be controlled. I just wish Franco would get her out his house. Find work somewhere else maybe then she can meet some other guy to obsess on then.
The guy who plays Rolando was on CCEA as Letty's husband who was seduced by Viviana.
I am also liking Sergio Sendel very much. I really haven't been a big fan of his until this novela. He is so mesmirizing as Damian. His physical and rages are a blast. I just find myself lol when his scenes are on watching to see what he going to do next. Last night episode when Damian was Vlads apartment strutting around arrogant and proud, back ramrod straight. I got the image of a matador waiting in the middle of the bullring for the bull to enter.
Then there's Gardenia didn't steve and Eduardo go over on thursday's episode about who knows his true identity and she walk right in at that precise moment. I don't know why they included Silvestre since he found out who Franco was after the party. Two people who are most likely to give up Franco's true identity are Lilli but she i believe would do it inadvertenly. Then there is big mouth Gardenia as someone said yesterday who can't be controlled. I just wish Franco would get her out his house. Find work somewhere else maybe then she can meet some other guy to obsess on then.
Permalink posted by : Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 5:14:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 5:14:00 PM EDT
Gardenia seems to have a plan. For a moment I thought that she might book a session with the lovely Rosenda. Certainly there are ome here that think she needs professional help. speaking of which, I'm beginning to agree that our galan might benefit from a couple of sessions with Dr. Sotomayor. I'm with Gardenia here(surprise, surprise) , if not Nanda, then why not her instead of that silly ricatona? Or did those years at Harvard make him soberbio(thanks, Julie) and make him into an arribista, too good for our pretty little campesina? Carlos
Thank you , Jardinera, for that excellent , as always, recap. I, too, loved ''steaming, scheming Denia''...what a perfect description. Carlos~~I also enjoyed ''Nanda Drew''...I loved reading Nancy Drew mysteries. [The Case of the Hidden Staircase was my fav.] I wanted a ''roadster'' and a suit and jaunty hat like Nancy wore. Did anyone else get a really interesting preview for the next episode ? I don't want to spill the beans because it might be considered a spoiler, but I either saw a surprise coming up , or I dreamed it. [The other night , Hub dreamed that the doorbell rang in the middle of the night and actually got up to answer it.] As for the wardrobe we've had to look at for the last couple nights [this day that does not end...the day the earth stood still], I am getting so tired of the yellow cocktail dress and the retro plaid slacks [yes, I wore them , too, back in the day] , but Fr'ed's tight trousers ....too tight????... Is there such a thing when speaking of FC? Those slacks remind me of the Beatles' tight pegged pants back in time. I find the 3 zippers interesting and confusing. What is DDenia up to now? Did she really get something off the Internet at the Internet cafe , or did she just want her note typed so that Fr'ed would not recognize her handwriting. According to her frantic thoughts, she is irrate at the thought that revealing Fer's letters to Ed did not cause him to call off the engagement to Er. Hearing that Fr'ed plans to marry Er anyway sent DDenia back to her drawing board. Can't wait to find out what is in that letter that is now on Fr'ed's bed pillow. As for FC's interesting pronunciation of ''Shoot,'' I am offering my services to help him with accent reduction. I've had experience in this area, and I would be willing to work with him night and day. Did I mention that I could work nights ? I am a giver.
Permalink posted by : Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 5:37:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 5:37:00 PM EDT
Fernanda told Jaime to wait but he escaped with Vladimir.
The will, thankfully, is another one of those loose ends.
Fr/Ed's English so far
Thank you - I think that is when he received an award from Harvard
and eh Steve?
pleased to meet you Ambassador
Shoot
I just wish people would think my Spanish was as charming as FC's English, instead of looking at me quizzically. I would think FC learned English, since he studied engineering in some university, but probably has problems with it. But do we care?
Tks Jardinera & for the vocabulario.
The will, thankfully, is another one of those loose ends.
Fr/Ed's English so far
Thank you - I think that is when he received an award from Harvard
and eh Steve?
pleased to meet you Ambassador
Shoot
I just wish people would think my Spanish was as charming as FC's English, instead of looking at me quizzically. I would think FC learned English, since he studied engineering in some university, but probably has problems with it. But do we care?
Tks Jardinera & for the vocabulario.
Ahh, the yellow dress, I've days to study it and certainly there is something about it that is disturbing...it's that incongruous black tumor dangling in the breeze. The design on the front is a little busy and distracting but that black excrescence is downright alarming. Scissors. Snip, snip. Problem solved. Next! Carlos
Hi, y'all. Thanks for stopping in and for all the usual wiseacre comments I always wished I'd thought of! You guys never disappoint.
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BTW Internet Café makes sense. My only experience with a little computer-services place like that one was in a mall in Puerta Santa Maria in Spain. On the other hand, I have no other similar recent reference than PIP or Kinko's here in the states to get something printed commercially off a computer, and so that's my deep dark confession for the day.
9 8 ? )
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I'm slightly curious to know just what Artie thinks he's going to do with a basket case like Lili. Maybe he'll try taking up where he left off with Dominga and Aurora?
I'm also wondering what effect Fernanda's dropping hints around BB will lead to.
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BTW Internet Café makes sense. My only experience with a little computer-services place like that one was in a mall in Puerta Santa Maria in Spain. On the other hand, I have no other similar recent reference than PIP or Kinko's here in the states to get something printed commercially off a computer, and so that's my deep dark confession for the day.
9 8 ? )
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I'm slightly curious to know just what Artie thinks he's going to do with a basket case like Lili. Maybe he'll try taking up where he left off with Dominga and Aurora?
I'm also wondering what effect Fernanda's dropping hints around BB will lead to.
Sorry, guys, but whenever hunky FC hits me with a slip-up like "duhn" for "dawn" or "shuuht" for "shoot" and it's 1 AM I guess I just lose it. It sounded like something from "Airplane". --Oops! Guess that's confession #2.
Susanlynn: I saw the previews at the end of the episodio, too, and I was sorry I did cuz that one was really spoiler-worthy. Thanks for not letting the cat out of the bag.
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I think Gardenia went to the internet cafe just to get sth copied.
Internet cafe's are all over Mexico & probably offer other services too, copying, fax, etc.
Internet cafe's are all over Mexico & probably offer other services too, copying, fax, etc.
Hi Jardinera. I finally got a chance to savor your delicious recap after submitting some work that had been hanging heavy over my head.
The stupid Dam & Dimmer "Flor plan" has caused more trouble for them than it's been worth, methinks. But, I absolutely adore Sergio's antics every time he's on screen. I loved how he was pushing Jaime around and then refused to even touch his hand. He's pitch perfect.
Fr/Ed is specifically thinking of marrying Erika as a way to hurt Fernanda, given that this is her best friend. It wouldn't serve the same purpose if he focused on Gardenia. It's that spiteful side of him I can't stand. It's beyond juvenile. I avoid the teen novelas like the plague 'cause I can't stand this type of thing and I am hoping for more real man-woman drama soon from Fr/Ed and Fernanda.
Plus Gardenia is way too emotional to be his novia under those conditions and he knows it.
And please novela gods, don't torture Lili anymore. She's not even recovered yet.
Jackie J.
The stupid Dam & Dimmer "Flor plan" has caused more trouble for them than it's been worth, methinks. But, I absolutely adore Sergio's antics every time he's on screen. I loved how he was pushing Jaime around and then refused to even touch his hand. He's pitch perfect.
Fr/Ed is specifically thinking of marrying Erika as a way to hurt Fernanda, given that this is her best friend. It wouldn't serve the same purpose if he focused on Gardenia. It's that spiteful side of him I can't stand. It's beyond juvenile. I avoid the teen novelas like the plague 'cause I can't stand this type of thing and I am hoping for more real man-woman drama soon from Fr/Ed and Fernanda.
Plus Gardenia is way too emotional to be his novia under those conditions and he knows it.
And please novela gods, don't torture Lili anymore. She's not even recovered yet.
Jackie J.
Permalink posted by : Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 7:10:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 7:10:00 PM EDT
Susanlynn. I'm pretty sure I taught myself to read via Nancy Drew mysteries. My sister was 9 years old and used to read to me from Nancy Drew mysteries. She would lose patience, and I started piecing my way through them, gleaning words from context. I HAD to find out what happened. My favorite was The Clue in the Old Clock!
Permalink posted by : Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 7:11:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 7:11:00 PM EDT
Correction: my sister was 9 years older.
Permalink posted by : Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 7:11:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 7:11:00 PM EDT
Story time! My immigrant friends say my accent is fine (for a gringo), but when I spoke Spanish in Mexico to people unaccustomed to foreigners, they looked at me like I was speaking Swahili.
They call internet shops simply "The Internet." When I was in Puebla, I asked a vendor in a newstand,
"Dónde está el internet?"
He gave me that familiar "I don't understand Swahili" face.
I clarified in Spanish, "The place where I can use a computer."
Ever helpful, he answered, "Oh! That is called, 'The Internet'."
They call internet shops simply "The Internet." When I was in Puebla, I asked a vendor in a newstand,
"Dónde está el internet?"
He gave me that familiar "I don't understand Swahili" face.
I clarified in Spanish, "The place where I can use a computer."
Ever helpful, he answered, "Oh! That is called, 'The Internet'."
Novelera~~~I have a sister who is 8 years older than I am, but I don't remember her reading Nancy Drew. She did , however, teach me to fast dance when I was 8 and wanted to be coloring and playing with my dolls. I remember reading the Nancy Drew books to my younger daughter when she was about ten. She loved them and the Anne of Green Gables series. She loves books and loves to read. In fact, she is now a 9th grade English teacher. Nancy Drew is still being read by girls. Generations of girls have loved those books about a girl with spunk and smarts. Yes, Carlos, Nanda is ,indeed, a lot like the charming girl detective who has charmed millions of girls through the years.
Permalink posted by : Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 7:40:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 7:40:00 PM EDT
Looking a bit ahead, I can't wait for Newguy witArt to meet Martina and maybe even Lovely. Gee, if Sexy Shrink is successfully treats Lil , then the three... Wow maybe Eddie's Angel. Poor dumb bastard. Perhaps he'll abduct DD. About time for that again. Carlos
Novelera, I could be wrong, but I don't think Gonzo has told them about the percentages yet. THAT ought to get a reaction out of Cami and Ani!
rsk, did you get some good rain last Tue. We did. I enjoyed sitting on the patio listening to the frogs rejoice. I'm sitting out here looking out over the backyard. Frogs are silent. Stiil some green patches but for the most part, the yard is browning up nicely. Shades of 1957. Carlos
In defense of Televisa (usually a fool's errand) I rewound the tape (yes they still have those) and checked: All the secretaries head their badges turned around.
P.D. Great recap
P.D. Great recap
Permalink posted by : Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 8:44:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 8:44:00 PM EDT
Carlos, yes we did, about 1-1/2 inches in two days. I spend all of my time trying to keep the new grass from totally dying. We spent a fortune after Ike replacing grass. I don't even want to see the water bill. I haven't heard the frogs in a couple of days and I can't remember the last time I saw a tadpole since we don't have any puddles. I worry about grass fires in your area without more rain. Maybe next week the rain gods will come again. How can you sit outside in this heat?
rsk
rsk
Permalink posted by : Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 8:50:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 8:50:00 PM EDT
Ahhh weather...What a strange summer we've had so far...cool with lots of rain. It's been in the 70s and low 80s since July began and this week every day is predicted to be around 80. It started raining here about 6 pm and it's still raining. Usually we're in the high 80s this time of year.
Permalink posted by : Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 9:00:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 9:00:00 PM EDT
Susanlynn, how lucky you are! We have had record high temperatures 100+ with no rain since May. Trust me, you have the better deal. This summer is getting old, I am ready for winter. You can always layer and add a sweater when it is cold but it's frowned upon to remove your clothes in public places. We have been asked to conserve power and to raise the thermostat to 80 from 3-8 everyday and to turn all applicances and electronics off, if possible
rsk
rsk
Permalink posted by : Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 9:13:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 9:13:00 PM EDT
Thanks Jardinera for a wonderful recap. I appreciate it as always.
Fr/Ed's pants-different, but definitely not too tight. Wish they were tight jeans though.
FC can say anything, anytime to me in English and I'll think it's perfect.
Just my dos centavos.
Barbara
Fr/Ed's pants-different, but definitely not too tight. Wish they were tight jeans though.
FC can say anything, anytime to me in English and I'll think it's perfect.
Just my dos centavos.
Barbara
Permalink posted by : Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 9:14:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 9:14:00 PM EDT
Gees. I remember reading Nancy Drew, Anne of Green Gables and The Bobsey Twins novels under the shade trees at home way too many summers ago. Poirot (and Ms. Christe)came later, but was just as much fun, though I was introduced to him in a French Class!
Carlos, sounds good. I have seen the misters but I have never known anyone that had one.
rsk
rsk
Permalink posted by : Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 9:18:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 9:18:00 PM EDT
Julie/Novelera: As I recall, nobody but the lawyer and Gonzo know the percentages. I think if Babs did she'd have squeezed the cash out of them some other way by now.
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For me, FC is definitely a delicacy for the eye in any color or style of tight pants, tight shirt, tight jacket.....the tighter the better. Let me count the ways..... By all means whoever it is in costuming who picks his clothes deserves a nice chunk o' change when raises come due.
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For me, FC is definitely a delicacy for the eye in any color or style of tight pants, tight shirt, tight jacket.....the tighter the better. Let me count the ways..... By all means whoever it is in costuming who picks his clothes deserves a nice chunk o' change when raises come due.
Jackie J. ITA regarding Eddie's emotional hang-ups, but I've also been thinking that maybe because Eddie is emotionally stunted due to never having gotten over his pre-pubescent love for Nanda (that seemingly being the premise), it might follow that he's got to handle his emotional bumps in the road like a love-sick teen. We're going to have to suffer through them till he's miraculously cured some how, and probably by Dr. Sotomayor ala Destilando. Just sayin'....
Jardinera,
If I dressed FC for MEPS, I wouldn't need a paycheck much less a raise! Barbara
If I dressed FC for MEPS, I wouldn't need a paycheck much less a raise! Barbara
Permalink posted by : Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 9:58:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 9:58:00 PM EDT
rsk and Carlos~~~I am sending good vibes your way for some rain and a break in that heat. I get cranky when it's hot and lethargic when it's hot, so spring and fall are my favorite seasons here. It's thundering and pouring right now. Hub went to the Women's Open today at a local golf course and told me that the players were all thinner than they appear to be on TV. I guess it's true that people look 10 pounds heavier on TV.
Permalink posted by : Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 10:12:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 10:12:00 PM EDT
There has been a strong, even divisive, current on this blog regarding Gardenia, some LOVE her and some HATE her.....All lovers and haters can unite behind Gardenia for the present and hope that she STOPS the Franco/ Erika relationship. What is scary about this story line is that in many TNs, people that aren’t in love end up married, for better or worst. We can all pull for “ our Gardenia”, in hopes that she stops this FR/ Erika madness before it goes any further. What do you say?
Sometimes I feel like a broken record on some subjects, but there are other broken records on Caray Caray to share that title with me.... but what an unpleasant face and attitude by FC/ Eduardo/ Franco during his discussion with Steve on the loveless marriage. No me gusta eso.
rsk, in what part of the country do you live? I think that I can speak for both Doris and I, Middle Tennessee has had a glorious summer so far, mild with plenty of rain. This is so unlike our usual humid, hot, dry grass killing summers....
Sandy in TN
Sometimes I feel like a broken record on some subjects, but there are other broken records on Caray Caray to share that title with me.... but what an unpleasant face and attitude by FC/ Eduardo/ Franco during his discussion with Steve on the loveless marriage. No me gusta eso.
rsk, in what part of the country do you live? I think that I can speak for both Doris and I, Middle Tennessee has had a glorious summer so far, mild with plenty of rain. This is so unlike our usual humid, hot, dry grass killing summers....
Sandy in TN
Permalink posted by : Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 9:56:00 AM EDT
: Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 9:56:00 AM EDT
Barbie claims she knows Dr. O is a killer. Huh? If she knew that, why would she permit Lili to go to his manicomio or stay there? Is this another chink in her plot's armor?
Juanita
Juanita
Permalink posted by : Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 10:40:00 AM EDT
: Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 10:40:00 AM EDT
Sandy, I am in Houston, Tx. We usually have plenty of rain which helps with the heat. The weather guys say the temps were like this in the 1980 and Carlos remembers 1957 being like this. This too shall pass!
rsk
rsk
Permalink posted by : Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 10:44:00 AM EDT
: Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 10:44:00 AM EDT
I watched the DVD
"Sexo, pudor y lágrimas" Sex, Shame & Tears, last night.
It had Susana Zabaleta, Ruth in FELS & Jorge Salinas, Óscar in FELS in it.
It was quite good. Made in 1999. Susana hasn't changed that much in ten years, but Jorge sure has.
"Sexo, pudor y lágrimas" Sex, Shame & Tears, last night.
It had Susana Zabaleta, Ruth in FELS & Jorge Salinas, Óscar in FELS in it.
It was quite good. Made in 1999. Susana hasn't changed that much in ten years, but Jorge sure has.
rsk: Wish I could give you some of our rain and clouds. There is more than enough to share with you from the midwest.
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Sandy in TN: Gardenia does have her uses, agreed. In fact, I do hope she succeeds in being the catalyst that stops this sham marriage from taking place.
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Juanita: I believe you are on to something about Barbara making a big mistake in mentioning she thinks Obregon is a killer. It "does not compute", does it?
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Barbara: I think many of us are thinking the same thing about FC's dresser. ; > ))
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Sandy in TN: Gardenia does have her uses, agreed. In fact, I do hope she succeeds in being the catalyst that stops this sham marriage from taking place.
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Juanita: I believe you are on to something about Barbara making a big mistake in mentioning she thinks Obregon is a killer. It "does not compute", does it?
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Barbara: I think many of us are thinking the same thing about FC's dresser. ; > ))
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Jardinera, Thanks for another blockbuster recap. How much fun we have on the weekend discussing the pros and cons of oo -vs- uuuu. I vote the "don't care as long as he keeps talking" ticket. In fact I had thought he did pretty well with shoot and the dawn thing was at least two years ago so I think his English has improved. Note the Ambassador greeting, it was super. HA!
I was an avid Nancy Drew, Bobbsey Twins, series reader and had the good fortune to have an auntie that gifted all her neices and nephews with great classic books each year. I credit these with helping me to be a fanatic reader all my life. Now I am trying to read in Spanish most of the time for my current fanatic immersion. Latest book is "Malinche" by Laura Esquivel. I just started it last night out on the patio when the electricity went out for an hour and I used the afternoon sun to read in the hammock.
Carlos, I misread your mister to mean a big hunky guy and was well on my way down fantasy lane to having a big hunky guy fan me with palm fronds or whatever is handy. Some iced mint tea would help the ambiance too.
I was an avid Nancy Drew, Bobbsey Twins, series reader and had the good fortune to have an auntie that gifted all her neices and nephews with great classic books each year. I credit these with helping me to be a fanatic reader all my life. Now I am trying to read in Spanish most of the time for my current fanatic immersion. Latest book is "Malinche" by Laura Esquivel. I just started it last night out on the patio when the electricity went out for an hour and I used the afternoon sun to read in the hammock.
Carlos, I misread your mister to mean a big hunky guy and was well on my way down fantasy lane to having a big hunky guy fan me with palm fronds or whatever is handy. Some iced mint tea would help the ambiance too.
I heard Gardenia ask for her message to be typed up in large type. We didn't see if she was holding a hand written note, but she said she didn't now much about computers which I assume means it was hand written. They guy's reaction was great, are you trying to scare your boyfriend? She sure is but in her delusional way, she imagines her 15 years of obsessed unasked for devotion and a few tricks will make FrEd fall into her arms. I remember that as a boy, he was totally uninterested in her pushy ways. Remember how he read her letter and said NO even back then. Gardenia has harbored this fantasy with absolutely no feedback from reality to encourage her. If she is going to continue being a constant irritant and trouble making confuser, it is a good thing she is so bouncy and cute. Otherwise she would be as insufferable as Errika. I do think she will foil Errika's plans so that is useful.
Variopinta, I watched Sexo , Pudor y Lágrimas about a month or so ago on Cine Latino. I enjoyed the familiar faces and even got a glimpse of Ruth in all her full glory. I als thought the guy with the bleached hair was Lalo from Tontas but couldn't be certain. I don't think that I enjoyed it quite as much, however. I still prefer the older movies with Pedro Infante, Jorge Negrete, and Antonio Aguilar. Antonio Aguilar in particular was an incredible horseman.
Cheryl, no, misters not misters. Your mention of mint tea reminded me of my mom, who on hot days would serve my brother, our friends and me iced tea using ice chipped off a big block of ice ( like that that Daddy Buendia took his family to see in Cien Años...) in tall, clear glasses rimmed with powdered sugar( as margarita glasses with salt) and generously garnished with mint sprigs that would surround the nose when the te was sipped over the sugared lip of the glass. Often served with freshly baked oatmeal cookies. Made us forget how hot it was...at least for a while. Carlos
I'm skipping over Gardenia and her wishes, Franco doesn't give her the time of day. I just hope that we don't have to endure an unrealistic love relationship progress on the part of Erika for Franco, it is just another silly plot line to deal with. I agree with someone who said yesterday I think, that the romance in this TN isn't as good as others, but it has been really fun to watch for other reasons, Vlad/Dam, Sylvia Navarro, etc.
Thanks Jardinera and everyone else who uses or translates new words and phrases in this blog. I really feel that I have learned a lot watching MEPS with all of you.
Sandy in TN
Thanks Jardinera and everyone else who uses or translates new words and phrases in this blog. I really feel that I have learned a lot watching MEPS with all of you.
Sandy in TN
Permalink posted by : Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 2:06:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 2:06:00 PM EDT
Tonight I will be watching Ësmeralda de noche vienes" Esmeralda comes by Night with María Rojo. It seems she is on Äsesinas, which I don't watch.
With the lousy TV, except for MEPS of course, you have a chance to watch some DVD's.
I'm open to suggestions.
I have seen "pan's labyrinth" I thought it was wonderful.
"Volver" didn't care for it too much.
"la Mujer de mi hermano" ok
"Alborado" great
Ämor Real" which I'm sure was great but my DVD was edited too much.
"Ladrón que roba a ladrón" very good
With the lousy TV, except for MEPS of course, you have a chance to watch some DVD's.
I'm open to suggestions.
I have seen "pan's labyrinth" I thought it was wonderful.
"Volver" didn't care for it too much.
"la Mujer de mi hermano" ok
"Alborado" great
Ämor Real" which I'm sure was great but my DVD was edited too much.
"Ladrón que roba a ladrón" very good
Thanks to the person (PD?) who noticed that the name badges were on backwards!
What would have been REALLY funny: if ALL the badges had said "Flor Campillo"!
What would have been REALLY funny: if ALL the badges had said "Flor Campillo"!
Carlos~~~Ahhh,,,summer and mint tea. We had a lot of mint growing wild around our pond , and my mother would make big pitchers of iced mint tea. So refreshing. I still drink hot mint tea [Boston's] It's delish and makes your tummy feel good , too. Very soothing. I can'y believe how far we are into this novela and all the leads have done is kiss. Can't waitv to see what happens tonight and what's in that letter !!!! I'm pretty certain that Jaime is the actor who played Ciril , Luis's valet in Alborada....the guy with my dream job...drawing Luis's bath.
Permalink posted by : Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 4:36:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 4:36:00 PM EDT
The towels are just to keep it all legal for US TV. I might need volunteers to toss water at him, though.
Yes Variopinta,
very, very slowly indeed!
Barbara
very, very slowly indeed!
Barbara
Permalink posted by : Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 6:34:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 6:34:00 PM EDT
Whatever happened to Erika's horse that Fr/Ed was keeping at Las Animas? Can't seem to remember if they ever mentioned it again....
MEPS in AZ
MEPS in AZ
Permalink posted by : Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 7:36:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 7:36:00 PM EDT
MEPS in AZ: They haven't mentioned it except once in passing and I keep thinking that if it is that important to Fr/Ed he's going to lose him when he disappoints Errika. Maybe no big deal, but then again....
MEPS in AZ,
Good point. I miss the horses (as long as they are sans Cad and Abora). Poor Saleroso. He had just been delivered to Erika, so he had recently been taken away from his old home. And now he's apparently stuck in a barn all by himself--no other horse, donkey, goat or even a dog as a friend. At least Lili had Ciro when she was locked up.
Barbara
Good point. I miss the horses (as long as they are sans Cad and Abora). Poor Saleroso. He had just been delivered to Erika, so he had recently been taken away from his old home. And now he's apparently stuck in a barn all by himself--no other horse, donkey, goat or even a dog as a friend. At least Lili had Ciro when she was locked up.
Barbara
Permalink posted by : Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 10:45:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 10:45:00 PM EDT
Maybe Gardenia and Erika should get a copy of "The List" by Mary Corbett and Sheila Corbett Kihne. My wife picked it up at Barnes and Noble (I have no idea why, since our daughter just GOT married). Anyway it lists a bunch of things guys will do within 30 days if they're going to marry a woman. Needless to say, Ed didn't do ANY of these things with Gardenia or Erika. Wake up, ladies!
Variopinta, another good dvd is Like Water for Chocolate.
When I was a kid, I read some Hardy Boys (think Steve and Fr/Ed), but mainly Tom Swift, who had a new invention in every book. I don't think today's kids read that one anymore, since the inventions from 75 years ago seem a little quaint compared to the Iphone and the WII.
Variopinta, another good dvd is Like Water for Chocolate.
When I was a kid, I read some Hardy Boys (think Steve and Fr/Ed), but mainly Tom Swift, who had a new invention in every book. I don't think today's kids read that one anymore, since the inventions from 75 years ago seem a little quaint compared to the Iphone and the WII.
Maybe the horse isn't alone.....maybe he's locked up with Daffy Daddy's missing car....come to think of it, Las Animas seems to be a depository for missing items....
MEPS in AZ
MEPS in AZ
Permalink posted by : Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 11:12:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 11:12:00 PM EDT
Hombre, I too read the Hardy Boys when I was younger. Always wanted tto do some sleuthing. They even have several extentions and new adventures beyond the 73. A little trivia here Did you know that Franklin W. Dixon was really a pool of writers churning out these mini novels? Same with Carolyn Keene.
Ibarramedia
Ibarramedia
Permalink posted by : Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 11:33:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 11:33:00 PM EDT
I liked Nancy Drew, but ditched her when I found out about Trixie Belden. I found Trixie easier to relate to, because Nancy had no flaws!
I discovered Cherry Ames and Beverly Gray when I was older - I found them in antiques malls!
If I'm not mistaken, a disproportionate number of these mystery serial heroines had reddish hair, as do an awful lot of telenovela heroines!
I discovered Cherry Ames and Beverly Gray when I was older - I found them in antiques malls!
If I'm not mistaken, a disproportionate number of these mystery serial heroines had reddish hair, as do an awful lot of telenovela heroines!
Barbara: Jacinto, who has lots of horse sense, comes to train Saleroso daily now, but I don't think he speaks "Neyyy".
It's driving me crazy. Does anybody really have a handle on just how many days have passed since the wedding? This is beginning to have the same feel to it as FELS. I'm guessing 3 weeks. No more than a month. Anybody else got a clue?
Jardinera~~~All I know is that these people have not made a lot of wardrobe changes, so it seems that the days are just draaagggiiinngg on and on. There are lots of good Nancy Drew-type titles here : ''The Case of the Missing Horse'', ''The Hidden Car'', ''The Mystery of the Angry Maid''
Permalink posted by : Monday, July 13, 2009 at 8:09:00 AM EDT
: Monday, July 13, 2009 at 8:09:00 AM EDT
Thanks for the recap Jardinera. Funny as always and very detailed. How many outfit changes have they gone through? It seems that we can only tell what day it is by their clothes. I used to read Nancy Drew, Hardy Boys and who could forget the Bobbsey Twins.
Note: If one of you regulars finds spoilers you'll have to signal it somehow till I can get to my computer again late in the "tarde". Hopefully whomever got bored afterwards. Tks!
....And for Julie~~~''The Case of the Missing Green Sock.''
Permalink posted by : Monday, July 13, 2009 at 8:21:00 AM EDT
: Monday, July 13, 2009 at 8:21:00 AM EDT
Just read Today's Quote in my newspaper, and I think it's perfect advice for Gardenia and Erika: ''The head learns new things, but the heart forever more practices old experiences.'' ~ Henry Ward Beecher
Permalink posted by : Monday, July 13, 2009 at 8:39:00 AM EDT
: Monday, July 13, 2009 at 8:39:00 AM EDT
How mad is Fr/Ed going to be when he finds out (if ever) that DDenia is behind the letters? She needs to get over it.
I'm going to miss Friday's episode because I have to go to St. Louis for a funeral. Hopefully, my sister will let me tap into their internet so I can at least read the recap.
I'm going to miss Friday's episode because I have to go to St. Louis for a funeral. Hopefully, my sister will let me tap into their internet so I can at least read the recap.
I, too, read Nancy Drew, the Bobbsey Twins, Zane Grey, etc. and since so many of us are mystery fans I thought of a couple of titles for our favorite characters:
Gonzo: The Case of the Missing Brain
Barb: The Case of the Missing Heart
Fr/Ed: The Case of the Vengeful Heart
Nanda: The Case of the Awful Wardrobe
Erika: The Case of the Delusional Fiancee
DDenia: The Case of the Missing Letters
Vladi: The Case of the Baby Daddy
Pris: The Case of the Baby Keeper
Sorry, couldn't help myself....
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Gonzo: The Case of the Missing Brain
Barb: The Case of the Missing Heart
Fr/Ed: The Case of the Vengeful Heart
Nanda: The Case of the Awful Wardrobe
Erika: The Case of the Delusional Fiancee
DDenia: The Case of the Missing Letters
Vladi: The Case of the Baby Daddy
Pris: The Case of the Baby Keeper
Sorry, couldn't help myself....
MEPS in AZ
Permalink posted by : Monday, July 13, 2009 at 9:10:00 AM EDT
: Monday, July 13, 2009 at 9:10:00 AM EDT
That's great MEPS in AZ. I bet we could come up with a good one for Abora but I just can't think right now.
Connie: I like that!
And how about:
Saleroso: The Case of the Horse Without a Home
Damian: The Case of the Dissatisfied Bridegroom
Camilho: The Case of the Slimey Snail
MEPS in AZ
And how about:
Saleroso: The Case of the Horse Without a Home
Damian: The Case of the Dissatisfied Bridegroom
Camilho: The Case of the Slimey Snail
MEPS in AZ
Permalink posted by : Monday, July 13, 2009 at 10:05:00 AM EDT
: Monday, July 13, 2009 at 10:05:00 AM EDT
Variopinta, I also was going to suggest Like Water for Chocolate. Such a beautiful film, and Esteve is in it.
Also have you seen Sexo, pudor y lagrimas? Jorge Salinas and Susana Zabaleta are in it.
While watching FELS I stared looking up actors resume on IMDB and would go rent films of those I liked, like Jorge Salinas.
Also have you seen Sexo, pudor y lagrimas? Jorge Salinas and Susana Zabaleta are in it.
While watching FELS I stared looking up actors resume on IMDB and would go rent films of those I liked, like Jorge Salinas.
Love the recaps and understand that when things slow down there's the tendency for the comments to go off topic because there's seemingly nothing new or exciting happening in the novela. It would be nice if we had a chat room or board where we could discuss at length all topics not associated with the novela and therefore only of interest to a select few. For example, the Nancy Drew book discussion would be a nice topic to further explore in a seperate blog. Also, those at length discussions about every other novela anyone has ever watched.
Permalink posted by : Monday, July 13, 2009 at 11:23:00 AM EDT
: Monday, July 13, 2009 at 11:23:00 AM EDT
Jardinera
Last wk when Damian told Anibal he wanted to go on his miel de luna, he said it had been a month.
Oh ladies, FC was in my dreams last night. but no besos. I tried to go back to sleep to continue but ¡que lastima! it didn't work. He was speaking English, wish it had been Spanish. They say if you can dream in the foreign language, you are over the hump.
Connie, Let me know where the phone throwing is, I don't remember it.
Last wk when Damian told Anibal he wanted to go on his miel de luna, he said it had been a month.
Oh ladies, FC was in my dreams last night. but no besos. I tried to go back to sleep to continue but ¡que lastima! it didn't work. He was speaking English, wish it had been Spanish. They say if you can dream in the foreign language, you are over the hump.
Connie, Let me know where the phone throwing is, I don't remember it.
Connie~~~ha...The Case of the Missing Personality....I love it.
Permalink posted by : Monday, July 13, 2009 at 1:26:00 PM EDT
: Monday, July 13, 2009 at 1:26:00 PM EDT
Susanlynn, I got the really interesting preview too. It was on the network so most of us should have seen it. It has had me worried all weekend. Couldn't ask for more of a cliff hanger.
Carlos, you have my permission to perform surgery on the yellow dress. Thanks!
Mint tea? I have mint on my deck, and although I've enjoyed some hot mint tea for a bad tummy, I prefer mojitos and juleps!
Carlos, you have my permission to perform surgery on the yellow dress. Thanks!
Mint tea? I have mint on my deck, and although I've enjoyed some hot mint tea for a bad tummy, I prefer mojitos and juleps!
Permalink posted by : Monday, July 13, 2009 at 1:31:00 PM EDT
: Monday, July 13, 2009 at 1:31:00 PM EDT
Variapinto, there wasn't any throwing in what I watched today. It must be later on in disc 3 or 4. I just don't remember. I have even looked on Youtube so I could share the love of the smashing but couldn't find anything.
Variopinta, you're welcome to send your English-speaking FC to my dreams. I just love hearing a sexy galan speak English.
I forget whether I told this here. I recently dreamed that I was at a banquet with assigned seats. Round tables, about 10 per table. I took my seat, looked around, and was delighted to discover that I shared a table with two of the best looking men on earth. To the right, two chairs away, was Fernando Colunga. And to the left, three chairs away, was another Fernando Colunga! I suppose my brain has only one name in the category "incredibly handsome men."
I forget whether I told this here. I recently dreamed that I was at a banquet with assigned seats. Round tables, about 10 per table. I took my seat, looked around, and was delighted to discover that I shared a table with two of the best looking men on earth. To the right, two chairs away, was Fernando Colunga. And to the left, three chairs away, was another Fernando Colunga! I suppose my brain has only one name in the category "incredibly handsome men."
Paula H, I remember that story & I was so jealous. I only had one FC & it was a typical novela. Another woman was writing him every day. It seems I had been away & was going to ask for a divorce (what am I crazy, totally disregarding the age difference). We were having a meal & we were both dressed in beige pants, white shirt & salmon colored sweater & I remarked about it. He said "Ï know someone told you I was leaving" but there is a party tonight & don't say anything". Damn, I woke up.
How fun!!!
Jacinto: The Case of the Shaking Serviente
Flor: The Case of the Abused Assistant
Santiago: The Case of the Hippie Hairdo
Abora: The Case of the Missing Personality (no way to improve on that title)
GinCA
Jacinto: The Case of the Shaking Serviente
Flor: The Case of the Abused Assistant
Santiago: The Case of the Hippie Hairdo
Abora: The Case of the Missing Personality (no way to improve on that title)
GinCA
Permalink posted by : Monday, July 13, 2009 at 4:49:00 PM EDT
: Monday, July 13, 2009 at 4:49:00 PM EDT
Good one for Santi! I just couldn't think of anything. I watched him today as Meester James--truly awful. Did we leave anybody out?
Contaminated Mustache - LOL, Variopinta!!
I don't think we have one for Aniballs. I guess Mystery of the Missing Balls is too obvious? Missing Libido? Missing Charm? (I would have gone with "Missing Personality," but Abora totally owns that one!)
I don't think we have one for Aniballs. I guess Mystery of the Missing Balls is too obvious? Missing Libido? Missing Charm? (I would have gone with "Missing Personality," but Abora totally owns that one!)
Anibal- The Case of the Missing Testicles/Testosterone.
Esteve, The Case of the Missing Gringo (didn't he have a job?)
Greta recap, Jardinera. I've bee so busy over the weekend, no time to get caught up with all of you.
I think that our Gardenia went to get something printed up from a hand written note, to make it look officil and/or to disguise her part in it. Gawd, who knows? This TN seems to have hit the doldrums, maybe it's just the dog days of summer. I hope things pick up a bit, w/o making odd contorsions in the plot.
Esteve, The Case of the Missing Gringo (didn't he have a job?)
Greta recap, Jardinera. I've bee so busy over the weekend, no time to get caught up with all of you.
I think that our Gardenia went to get something printed up from a hand written note, to make it look officil and/or to disguise her part in it. Gawd, who knows? This TN seems to have hit the doldrums, maybe it's just the dog days of summer. I hope things pick up a bit, w/o making odd contorsions in the plot.
Steve works for his father's company, and he's there on Official Powhere Meelk business, so he's not technically missing. But I'm glad he's combing his hair normal these days. It looks so much better. I think the color has calmed down, too.
I think the only big mystery about Steve is why he isn't dating anyone yet. But maybe he could costar with Fer in that Awful Wardrobe story.
I think the only big mystery about Steve is why he isn't dating anyone yet. But maybe he could costar with Fer in that Awful Wardrobe story.
To the anonymous poster, please post your name or alias when you finish posting so we can address you. There has been one anon. Poster recently calling out Carlos. It might be the same person posting other comments as well.
I sure hope it is not one of our 'regular' posters who decided to withold their identity while calling someone out. It is more respectable if you call someone out and we know who it is rather than just being one of the countless anons. sitting in their comfortable computer chairs behind the computer screen. Just had to get that out. Back toyour regularly scheduled programming.
Ibarramedia
I sure hope it is not one of our 'regular' posters who decided to withold their identity while calling someone out. It is more respectable if you call someone out and we know who it is rather than just being one of the countless anons. sitting in their comfortable computer chairs behind the computer screen. Just had to get that out. Back toyour regularly scheduled programming.
Ibarramedia
Permalink posted by : Monday, July 13, 2009 at 5:57:00 PM EDT
: Monday, July 13, 2009 at 5:57:00 PM EDT
Anon Mon. 11:23 AM - Thanks for stopping by and glad that you enjoy the recaps. I'm sorry that the off-topic discussions are disturbing to you. It's generally not been frowned upon by the "regulars" whose names you'll see daily here on any of the three telenovelas that people frequent and discuss. You might try sending an e-mail to Melinama who created and runs this site. She might say there is no problem per say and that you should simply accept it and skip those comments on your own. You may simply have to accept the status quo.
We generally share spontaneously whatever topics of interest arise as a means of socializing and cementing our commonality and our common bond as regular members of this group.
I see no reason to start a different section for my Friday recaps.
We generally share spontaneously whatever topics of interest arise as a means of socializing and cementing our commonality and our common bond as regular members of this group.
I see no reason to start a different section for my Friday recaps.
Variopinta: Thanks for reminding me about Damian's remarks that it was a month. I was racing through Youtube doing a MEPS marathon with a whole week's worth of episodios because my DVR decided to go on strike part of the time I was on vacation. That was a detail that I didn't pick up on.
IF anybody agrees with Anon. Mon. 11:23, my only "suggestion" is possibly marking an off topic comment with an O/T. Till Melinama says differently, my Friday recap pages are off-topic friendly. ; > )
Jardinera, I totally agree with you and Ibarramedia regarding Anon 11:23 a.m. My only suggestion is that those that want to stay on topic should start their own blog. I have learned so much in the last two years, a lot of it quite by accident. You never know what will pop up in a discussion. I don't know of group of friends that stay on topic when they are all together having a good time. And remember, there is no one forcing anyone to read any of this. They can always go elsewhere.
Long live our fun, interactive, informative, etc. group!
rsk
Long live our fun, interactive, informative, etc. group!
rsk
Permalink posted by : Monday, July 13, 2009 at 7:15:00 PM EDT
: Monday, July 13, 2009 at 7:15:00 PM EDT
I like our steam-of-consciousness forum just as it is. I've learned so many interesting things here , and I feel as if I know many of thr regular posters. There always seems to be a lot of good humor and fun conversations as we exchange info and viewpoints about MEPS and then ramble off in other fun directions. If a post doesn't interest me, I just don't read it. JMHO [P.S.The Case of the Missing Balls might be obvious , but it's so perfect.
Permalink posted by : Monday, July 13, 2009 at 7:23:00 PM EDT
: Monday, July 13, 2009 at 7:23:00 PM EDT
Anon. 11:23AM: Nobody is trying to insult you. They are responding to your request, our discussion and my request to them. I have made a "suggestion" to the other bloggers on here for you and I have answered you regarding my page on Fridays with a smiley face on there to show my good intentions. I consider that a compromise, but you must understand that you seem to be in the minority.
I have also told you what might happen should you discuss this with Melinama. She is the only one who can herd cats on this site, and that's what it amounts to. The recappers are only responsible for their own page otherwise, mainly to zap flamers and spoilers or remarks around the personal lives of the actors per Melinama's rules.
Visit us anytime and join in.
I have also told you what might happen should you discuss this with Melinama. She is the only one who can herd cats on this site, and that's what it amounts to. The recappers are only responsible for their own page otherwise, mainly to zap flamers and spoilers or remarks around the personal lives of the actors per Melinama's rules.
Visit us anytime and join in.
Having carefully evaluated Gardenia's lovely bubis, given the obvious restrictions imposed by television, accompanied by another female in the room, and though at risk of violating Dr./pt. confidntiality, I declare them to be original equipment. Case closed. Carlos
I think there is a cleverly disguised major spoiler on this page. Maybe I'm wrong. So if you've read this far, DON'T re-read. I almost missed it. How do we deal with spoilers? Just hope Melinama sees posts like this and removes the spoiler? Too bad : (
All right now everybody pipe down. I removed the spoiler and other ridiculously unnecessarily hostile remarks. We do NOT allow trolls here. We do NOT allow spoilers here, however disguised. We do NOT allow insulting of anybody not a character in a show (that means you can insult the CHARACTERS but not the actors in their off-camera lives). This is not a chatroom kind of blog. I will not stop people from discussing the weather but it is not my preference, I like the threads to stay more on topic, ie MEPS, but it is a judgment call in some cases. I love everybody who comes here with constructive, insightful, and/or amusing comments - we who do the work of blogging really appreciate you! Anybody who is not pleased with the situation is free to go elsewhere.
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