Monday, November 09, 2009
un Gancho al Corazón Mon 11/9/9 Valentina Has Left the Building
Monita, looking well but still in the hospital, learns that Mauricio was tricked by Coni once more. The kids were not at her place as promised, and once again she has warned Mao that the only way he'll get to see them is to marry her. Mao is set to wed the Mumi in a week since that is the only way he can be reunited with them. They both have defeated looks of resignation as they lovingly clasp hands.
Coni is sipping her morning cup of green tea. She does not have that radiant post-congressional glow one would expect after a glorious night of bumping the little cars with that hunk of varonility, Jero. Instead she looks as though she's taken a bite of a not quite ripe persimmon. On the other hand Jero, who wanders in wearing his shirt and boxers as well as dark socks, is bright-eyed and bushy-tailed this morning. A night of good lovin' looks good on him. He's ebullient, she... not so much. In fact the thought of last night nauseates her. He's the worst lover she's ever had He inquires, "What's with the suitcases in the bedroom?" She informs him that she is moving in with Mao. They are getting married in a week. Jero has no problem with this as the doorbell chimes. Jero, still only partially clad hurries to answer it over Coni's protestations. It's Beto.
Beto demands to know what he's doing here. Does he think maybe Jero dropped by to read the meter? Dispelling Beto's doubts, Jero tells him,"We spent the night together... and what a night!" Beto's stunned and speechless. Somehow Coni manages to look guilty, sad, and defiant at the same time.
M&M are still whining at one another about Mao's upcoming nuptials. Come on guys, show a little initiative and creativity, for heaven's sake. Mao promises to fix things once he's married and has the kids back. Oh yes, that sounds like a well thought out plan.
Beto is not coping well with Coni's betrayal. How could she trade in a wild bull for a sewer rat? She tries to send him on his way, but instead he goes after Jero with a vengeance. He chases him, lands a pretty good kick to Jero's buttockal area and then starts hurling some of Coni's fruit and decorative knick-knacks at him. She finally gets him slowed and Jero is then stunned to learn that the two of them were a couple in New York. Beto likewise is stunned to learn that Coni's marrying Mao soon and considers him an inconvenience.
Alicia has dropped in on Moni. She reports that she has taken flowers to her mothers crypt and tells Moni that her mom is watching out for her from up above. Mao squirms. She notices the somber mood and inquires. They prefer to not discuss it.Mao excuses himself, and Alicia presses Moni to confide in her.
Beto now is trying to appeal to Coni's sentimentality and is making some headway judging by Coni's nervous clutching at her neck. She is clearly affected by his recounting of the good times in New York. The lovemaking under the bridge, the bath on Broadway. Jero is disgusted and appalled. "You mated (aparear) in central park?" He asks, horrified. After more shocking details are revealed of the goings on in New York, Jero reconsiders and suggests a little threeway bonding. He could get used to the odor, sort of like eating Roquefort cheese. Now it's Beto's and Coni's turn at disgust. Coni then confirms Beto's fear that he has lost her and is sorry that Monita has died leaving him with no one. "What are you talking about. Monita's not dead." Oops. Coni's eyes fleetingly launch a shower of sparks at Jero. Beto's done. He leaves and Coni wheels and focuses her unfettered wrath on Jero. He's mystified. After all, he viewed the corpse. She slaps him with such force that he tumbles back onto the sofa, his eyes filled with equal measures of shock and fear. He gamely tries to regroup but Coni's anger and outrage intensify. She kicks his incompetent sorry butt out, still wearing only his shirt boxers and dark socks. Her disgust, anger, and revulsion crescendo. Realization sets in... she was violated... by Jerónimo... again.
Outside Coni's apartment Jero seeks assistance from an unlikely source. Beto liners on the walk, pouting. He has no desire to render aid to Jero, instead threatening to kill him. They both go off their separate ways. Jero fleeing, Beto ruminating.
At home, Nieves, wearing a white satin quilted jacket (conserving energy, reducing that carbon footprint... or did she not pay the heating bill?) is busying herself sweeping when the current spousal-temp, Cesar, arrives, nattily decked out in white polyester. It looks like that demented dog groomer is on the loose again. Nieves has opted for an elegant but understated Shih Tsu tuft, while Cesarin has chosen an always fashionable Chinese Crested casual unkempt look.
More senseless hair-crimes. Where is Cristian when you need him? She asks about his day, flatters him, and replaces a lock of hair that has strayed out of place. He is worried about his uneasy relationship with his temporary stepson. She tells him not to worry, before long Beto will be calling him papá. He notes that Beto seems a bit clingy to his mom for a boy that age and suggests that it might be nice for the two of them to go off on their own. The gentle Snow bristles at this, threatening to become a Blizzard. She lashes out with her broom.
Hmm, Beto hasn't left Coni's after all. He's lurking outside her apartment moping. Hey, what's this? It's Coni followed the doorman pulling two ginormous bags. This looks like the way the lovely Linda packs for a weekend in Waco. These are loaded in her miniSUV and off she drives. Beto leaps out of the shadows and hails a taxi, "Follow that car!" The driver is amused but follow that car he does bringing Beto face to face with the Doors of Doom, the infamous Board-A-Brat, current residence of Aldo and the Femsibs. Coni is welcomed in by the attractive but icy wardeness.
In the office, a relentlessly deteriorating Sal is struggling to maintain balance and relevance. He is not doing well. Loriloca mocks him by cooing babytalk at him. He is not bolstered by the elevator disgorging a semi-nude Jero who, with hands clasped protectively fronting his nethers, scurries off to his office. Sal complains to Gabi about the deteriorating decorum in the office. She astutely diagnosis his affliction... senile dementia.
Beto is wavering at the Portal de Pobrecitos. He consults his inner Fantasma Vengador and knocks. The knock is answered by an attractive, pleasant (how'd she get this job?) dwarf (OK, petite matron). After initially fumbling his words, he's selling cosmetics, they don't need any, Beto learns that this is a storage facility for children with disciplinary problems. I believe Beto, normally not exactly a math wiz, actually puts two and two together right ther on the spot. !Hijole!
Inside the internado (reformatory) a cheerful but chilly Shirley Partridge lookalike has gathered the less than enthusiastic kids and leaves our little family group to reunite and bond with their recently acquired new mommy. She is so glad to see them. She's missed them something awful. She's been informed that Aldo is adjusting nicely but that Luisa has room for improvement. Luisa takes the opportunity to vent calling Coni a witch who only adopted them to jack Mauricio around and ordering her to get out. Aldo cautions Luisa to cool it. Jeez, what have they done to our Aldo? Dani wants to see Mauricio and Moni. Coni professes her love for them even though they might have doubts (well I think maybe we all do) and takes the opportunity to announce the good news. Soon they'll all be one big loving family. She and Mao are getting married in a week. The kids manage to contain their joy.
In Jero's office, Jero, once again wearing pants (he keeps a spare suit at the office just for such emergencies), is lamenting the unfortunate turn of fortune. Monita is very much alive, "But we viewed the corpse!" protests Oscar. Worse, Jero had filled Coni's vacant amante position, and now she wants nothing to do with him. A skeptical Oscar calls the hospital. Yep, Moni lives and thrives. She's out of her coma. Not wanting to hear anymore of Jero's mewling over spilled milk, Oscar leaves Jero to mope.
Back in Warden Shirley's office, the rocky reunion proceeds. Coni is shocked that the kids aren't more enthusiastic. Dani, who never wastes words calls her a witch punctuating her opinion with a quick display of her little tongue.
Body language everybody understands. Luisa grabs her little hand and escorts her out leaving Aldo alone with his mom. By the way, the children are all wearing coffee colored sweaters over white shits with grey skirts and white kneehigh socks for the girls and grey slacks for the Aldo. Coni has somehow managed to look fashionable in a grey and black tanktop, black tight tarty pedalpushers and red spiked heels. Incredibly, she's able to pull it off without looking like a skank. She confers with Aldo lamenting that Luisa is not the same sweet girl and then tells him their fate is in their own hands. Cooperate and soon they will be free, or instead, perhaps a couple of years here will do them good. "You understand me?" She kisses his cheek, a sweet touch. "Sí." he mumbles resignedly. As she leaves he roughly tries to wipe the venom from his jowl.
Alicia is still visiting Moni in the hospital. She offers encouragement, platitudes, and obvious observations about Moni and Mao and Coni and the kids... Next!
A twitchy Sal seems to have made a decision to quit pussy-footing around and lay his cards on the table. First he asks Gabi in and startles her with a rough kiss which I suppose was meant to be passionate and declaratory. Gabi seems bewildered. What if Lorenza catches them? Next he invites Loriloca in announces that he is hopelessly in love with Gabi emphasizing the point with another clumsy roughly administered kiss. Lori stands there dumbfounded with mouth agape.
Coni has arrived at Mao's place and makes a triumphant entrance pulling one of he suitcases behind. She wants Ivan toput her bags away, Mao wants to know, "Where are the kids?" Hey Guapo, she's had a busy tiring day and needs to rest. "Can't we talk about this later?" Well, no. Mao is losing patience. "Where are they?" Coni takes a quick peak at her cards and confirming that she has all the trumps defiantly tells him that he'll get to see them once they are married. This little confrontation is interrupted by Oscar. Mao greets him with aline that every TN fan recognizes, "¿Qué haces aquí?" Coni explains, "I hired him to draw up a little prenup for you to sign." "Qué?" Just a little agreement that Monita is banished forever more from his life. Hey, he can't agree to that. "OK, no prenup, no wedding. No wedding, no kids. Let's go, Oscar." Wait! So what happens if Mao breaks the prenup? Oscar explains, "Coni gets all your money as well as the kids." OK, sounds fair to me.
There's a knock at the door. Moni has another visitor. "¡Adelante!" Hey, wait a second, it's Beto. Since when does he knock? He asks Moni why she is crying. Mao's gonna marry Coni. Beto's not happy about that either...umm... because it makes Moni sad. Yeah, that's it. He tells her how much he loves her and wants her to be happy. He knows that she's in love with Mao and it breaks his heart. But if that's what will make her happy, he can help. Turns out he knows where the kids are. "¡¿Qué?!" "¡Te lo juro!" He makes the little cross with his fingers and kisses it.
He promises that Mao and Coni will not marry. "¡Nunca!" Can we see a little forgiveness for our Beto out there? Gracias.
Meintras tanto, Loriloca is not terribly surprised that Gabi is the usurper of Sal's affection. Gabi, sensing real danger in this development and tries to back things up a bit by pointing out that Sal has been acting strangely lately, but it's too late. The die is cast. the horse has left the barn. The toothpaste is out of the tube, the soup has been spilled, so she goes with the flow. Lori gives notice that she won't let this happen. She leaves... huffily. They kiss... passionately.
So how does Beto know where the kids are? He explains that he followed Coni to the school and found out that it is more or less a reformatory and figured that it must be the place where Coni stashed the kids. At this point, Moni decides to check this gift horse's teeth. "Why were you following the Mumi? she quizzes. He stammers, stutters, hems and haws, turns out he was just looking out for her interests. Good enough for Moni, "Let's go!" You're supposed to be resting Sweetie. Oh well, I guess six months of a coma is plenty of rest, besides I'm weary of this place and your boring visitors. What are we waiting for?
Mauricio, meanwhile is still arguing with Coni. Why is she doing this. It's for the good of the family. Oscar backs her, they make this type of agreement all the time in the USA. Huh? Mauricio once again refuses and once again Coni stands firm. No reason to split the pot if you know you have the winning hand. Well, OK, but not right this minute, he needs to look the papers over. She cautions him not to delay too long. I know she doesn't enjoy a lot of fans out there right now, but isn't it bracing to see such a delicate woman standing firmly for what she wants? Anyone?
Beto, wearing a surgical mask checks the hallway nods politely to a couple of nurses, then wheels Moni out, swaddled from head to toe in bandages so as not to attract attention, a clutch of Mylar balloons affixed to the back of her wheelchair, and a pack of plush toys in her lap. Valentina has left the building.
In her apartment (I guess that she and Rolu share this with Jero) Ximy skips down the spiral stairway looking gorgeous in black. "Is that the best you can come up with?" Apparently Rolu is being hypercritical. She has tried other more colorful outfits, but the black goes with everything. He finally relents. "It's passable." After all, he is Rolando Klunder. May I tell you three things? "¡No!" Rolu doesn't want to hear thee things, nor does he want to hear two things nor any of Ximena's things! (I think it must be way past time for Rolu's pill.) He changes his mind, maybe the lime colored blouse. Unruffled she sprints up the stairs to change. Woohoo!
At the hospital, the monkey has escaped, but two alpha bitches come face to face outside her room. As is customary in faceoffs of this nature, they appear to be of near-comparable weights, I'm sure that both have recently been bathed, or at least have bathed. However, we are missing the handlers and ring judge. The squeamish of you out there may want to avert your eyes, this could get ugly.
Nieves, the grumpy Shih Tsu, toting a MEPS-cow-commerative purse makes the first move, she assumes a classic stance with her body extended to it's maximum height, her ample breasts thrust forward, her head straining for superiority over her opponent. "Get out (largate)! Hey, I'm going....oh, she wasn't talking to me.
Alicia, more of a Wheaton Terrier, on the other had maintains a calm but defiant stance. She doesn't involuntarily urinate or cower or even flinch. She doesn't want to fight... but will. (Gee, she reminds me of my little Bonnie Belle.)
Well, after a promising beginning (now this is a difference between cats and dogs) instead of launching into full-scale battle, after a little pushing, shoving, tugging, and bumping, they enter Monis room arm in arm, only to find it empty. Those of you panty-waists who are looking away may resume viewing. No blood is shed. Now this they got right. That is exactly the way a room would look after a patient's discharged... or dies. Nieves and Alicia agree. This is a scene that is as good without sound.
A taxi, looks like Beto's customary taxi, pulls up in front of the Refuge for Wayward Waifs, of course it's B&M (still doesn't quite have the same charm, does it?). Moni 's been in a coma for the last six months. She isn't toting ningun dinero. Beto must pay for the taxi. Keep the change. Moni thinks the place resembles a prison. Beto almost says, "Well, duh!" She demands his phone card. He grouses. Dressed in a cute little spaghetti-strapped black dress with an emerald bow at the waist and matching sweater, she strides to the pay phone,inserts the card and makes her call. Her call is anwered, "Estrella Falcón, Actriz." ""Estrella, hola. Soy yo, Valentina." She asks Estrella for her help in rescuing Aldo and the Femsibs. The game is afoot.
Carlos
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Wow Carlos. Dazzling. And with personal asides in red, no less.
Absolutely love the title. Perfect. And loved that stream of names for the kiddie prison ending with Portal de Pobrecitos.
You got another funny riff going with The toothpaste is out of the tube, the soup has been spilled, so she goes with the flow. Very funny, amigo.
In female solidarity, I must affirm that the lovely Linda needed every single thing that went in those two weekend suitcases. The rules of packing are totally different for men and women. For our weekend with the grandchildren I take a suitcase with numerous changes of clothes (Jack might throw up on my slacks, etc., the weather could turn suddenly cold...or hot) plus hair dryer and whatnot. My husband takes an extra pair of underpants and toothpaste!
Now back to this sorry business at hand. I only saw tiny little bits of it as I was watching Ohio State's first non-conference basketball game (Evan Turner, as handsome as any telenovela galan was AWESOME...the way he moves to the basket, the assists, the blocks, the steals!). Anyway, loved the billing and cooing between Nieves and Cesar, was sick, sick, sick with Connie and Oscar having Mauricio over a barrel....and finally loved your description of Alicia and Nieves jockeying to get into the room (dear Bonnie Bell...doesn't want to fight but will when pressed...what a sweetie!)
Absolutely love the title. Perfect. And loved that stream of names for the kiddie prison ending with Portal de Pobrecitos.
You got another funny riff going with The toothpaste is out of the tube, the soup has been spilled, so she goes with the flow. Very funny, amigo.
In female solidarity, I must affirm that the lovely Linda needed every single thing that went in those two weekend suitcases. The rules of packing are totally different for men and women. For our weekend with the grandchildren I take a suitcase with numerous changes of clothes (Jack might throw up on my slacks, etc., the weather could turn suddenly cold...or hot) plus hair dryer and whatnot. My husband takes an extra pair of underpants and toothpaste!
Now back to this sorry business at hand. I only saw tiny little bits of it as I was watching Ohio State's first non-conference basketball game (Evan Turner, as handsome as any telenovela galan was AWESOME...the way he moves to the basket, the assists, the blocks, the steals!). Anyway, loved the billing and cooing between Nieves and Cesar, was sick, sick, sick with Connie and Oscar having Mauricio over a barrel....and finally loved your description of Alicia and Nieves jockeying to get into the room (dear Bonnie Bell...doesn't want to fight but will when pressed...what a sweetie!)
Judy, good morning. I hope that your eye is just about well, Tuerta B just doesn't sound right.
It looks like you get to cover some excitement tonight. I wounder what the rescue plan will be. It looks like some of the problems that have been nagging at us for the last few days will finally be effectively addressed. This show has spoiled me a bit. I expect instant gratification.
My reference to the lovely Linda's travel proclivities couldn't have been more ill-timed. We're going to Waco this weekend to see Baylor play Texas (high, unrealistic hopes) and I've been informed that I'll be lucky to have a change of underwear thanks to my cleverness.
Carlos
It looks like you get to cover some excitement tonight. I wounder what the rescue plan will be. It looks like some of the problems that have been nagging at us for the last few days will finally be effectively addressed. This show has spoiled me a bit. I expect instant gratification.
My reference to the lovely Linda's travel proclivities couldn't have been more ill-timed. We're going to Waco this weekend to see Baylor play Texas (high, unrealistic hopes) and I've been informed that I'll be lucky to have a change of underwear thanks to my cleverness.
Carlos
Carlos: Bright, perceptive - a masterpiece. Your finest recap yet.
You were beyond witty:"...bumping the little cars with that hunk of varonility...", "Shih Tsu tuft/Chinese Crested casual unkempt look" and my favorite "Incredibly, she's able to pull it off without looking like a skank". Excellent!
I too fear for Aldo's mental health. Has he been brainwashed or has he simply given up and accepted his fate? Loved how he wiped Coni's kiss off with complete scorn.
Beto, sorry I doubted you! You have been redeemed. Looks like Estrella will be doing the "tour" of the "Board-A-Brat" correctional institute tonight. What fun.
On a serious note, I am leaving for NJ tomorrow to visit my brother who's been hospitalized and just diagnosed with lung cancer. Please keep him in your thoughts...I will be back next week and looking forward to catching up. Thanks to all of the recappers and bloggers who have made every day a treat to look forward to.
Diana in MA
You were beyond witty:"...bumping the little cars with that hunk of varonility...", "Shih Tsu tuft/Chinese Crested casual unkempt look" and my favorite "Incredibly, she's able to pull it off without looking like a skank". Excellent!
I too fear for Aldo's mental health. Has he been brainwashed or has he simply given up and accepted his fate? Loved how he wiped Coni's kiss off with complete scorn.
Beto, sorry I doubted you! You have been redeemed. Looks like Estrella will be doing the "tour" of the "Board-A-Brat" correctional institute tonight. What fun.
On a serious note, I am leaving for NJ tomorrow to visit my brother who's been hospitalized and just diagnosed with lung cancer. Please keep him in your thoughts...I will be back next week and looking forward to catching up. Thanks to all of the recappers and bloggers who have made every day a treat to look forward to.
Diana in MA
Permalink posted by 
: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 9:38:00 AM EST
: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 9:38:00 AM EST
Dude, you totally rock. Loved Loved LOVED the recap. The doggie comparisons to Cesar and Nieves, then Nieves and Alicia...pricelessly perfect.
Yes sir, it's almost always good to see a lady stand firmly for what she wants. If it weren't Coni I would be singing her praises. One time when I was a wee lass in Sunday school the teacher unwisely asked us if we could say anything nice about Satan. "He sure is persistent" I piped up. For some reason Coni brings back that memory. And she always looks positively smashing as Carlos so generously pointed out.
I enjoyed the irony of Beto dressing Moni as a mummy in order to spring her from the hospital. Nice touch, that.
Wow, so it's Beto who figures out where the kiddies are, eh? The game is afoot, well said Carlos. Judy, tonight's episode looks like it's going to be a good one!
Thanks so much Carlos, great recap, great pics (loved Dani) and perfect title.
Diana, I just read your comment and am so sorry to hear about your brother. You and he will be in my thoughts and prayers. Take care amiga.
Yes sir, it's almost always good to see a lady stand firmly for what she wants. If it weren't Coni I would be singing her praises. One time when I was a wee lass in Sunday school the teacher unwisely asked us if we could say anything nice about Satan. "He sure is persistent" I piped up. For some reason Coni brings back that memory. And she always looks positively smashing as Carlos so generously pointed out.
I enjoyed the irony of Beto dressing Moni as a mummy in order to spring her from the hospital. Nice touch, that.
Wow, so it's Beto who figures out where the kiddies are, eh? The game is afoot, well said Carlos. Judy, tonight's episode looks like it's going to be a good one!
Thanks so much Carlos, great recap, great pics (loved Dani) and perfect title.
Diana, I just read your comment and am so sorry to hear about your brother. You and he will be in my thoughts and prayers. Take care amiga.
Diana, I'm so sorry to hear about your brother.Of course I will include him in my prayers as well as you and your family. I'm glad I was able to help brighten your day a little. I'm wondering if we'll get to hear Estrella affect another of her accents. Tonight should be an episode where she shines. I'm envious of Judy's opportunity to recap it.
Sylvia, thanks. It's great to be able to amuse one of the masters. I love your complement of Satan. I make it a point to try to see admirable things in everyone, though I can't remember ever having considered Satan's good points.
I love Ximena's unshakable optimism and cheeriness. I wonder if Rolu will recognize what a gem he has before it's too late.
Carlos
Sylvia, thanks. It's great to be able to amuse one of the masters. I love your complement of Satan. I make it a point to try to see admirable things in everyone, though I can't remember ever having considered Satan's good points.
I love Ximena's unshakable optimism and cheeriness. I wonder if Rolu will recognize what a gem he has before it's too late.
Carlos
Thanks for your kind words Sylvia and Carlos.
Sylvia your comment on Satan was priceless (and very astute for a young child).
Carlos, I'm also hoping Rolu will come to love Ximena but then, it's my eternal optimism shining through!
Diana
Sylvia your comment on Satan was priceless (and very astute for a young child).
Carlos, I'm also hoping Rolu will come to love Ximena but then, it's my eternal optimism shining through!
Diana
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 10:45:00 AM EST
: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 10:45:00 AM EST
Thank you for the fantastic recap Carlos, you made it look so pretty with the captures and your personal views in red. I love the one of Beto, Raúl looks so good there.
"Estrella Falcón, actriz." Heh.
I don't think Nieves has heating in her place, the only places in México where they make houses or apartments with heating are the northern cities like Ciudad Juárez or Chihuahua. You can put heating in your place but it's expensive and most consider it unnecesary. Whenever you get cold, you can just wear a jacket and in the nights you put your flannel pajamas with warm socks and bury yourself in lots of covers.
Diana: I'm sorry to hear about your brother. I wish you strenght in this tough time and I'll keep you in my prayers.
Jarocha
"Estrella Falcón, actriz." Heh.
I don't think Nieves has heating in her place, the only places in México where they make houses or apartments with heating are the northern cities like Ciudad Juárez or Chihuahua. You can put heating in your place but it's expensive and most consider it unnecesary. Whenever you get cold, you can just wear a jacket and in the nights you put your flannel pajamas with warm socks and bury yourself in lots of covers.
Diana: I'm sorry to hear about your brother. I wish you strenght in this tough time and I'll keep you in my prayers.
Jarocha
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 10:45:00 AM EST
: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 10:45:00 AM EST
Diana...so sorry about your brother but so happy that you are going to go see him Your visit will do him nothing but good.
Your love and your caring are the best medicine in the world, and remember that you are traveling with all our affection and prayers wrapped around you snug and warm as well.
If I were ever sick in the hospital, I'd want a visitor like you, Diana. No one is more supportive or positive than you, amiga...so go...and bless.
Your love and your caring are the best medicine in the world, and remember that you are traveling with all our affection and prayers wrapped around you snug and warm as well.
If I were ever sick in the hospital, I'd want a visitor like you, Diana. No one is more supportive or positive than you, amiga...so go...and bless.
Dr. Carlos...Glad the lovely Linda is not putting up with any casting of aspersions on her packing habits.
And yes, "TuertaB" doesn't have the same ring to it. Eye improving. Which is good since there's still a ton of yard work and leaf blowing to go. Ready for a change and some snow shoveling after this.
And go Baylor!!!! Did y'all meet in those hallowed halls?
And yes, "TuertaB" doesn't have the same ring to it. Eye improving. Which is good since there's still a ton of yard work and leaf blowing to go. Ready for a change and some snow shoveling after this.
And go Baylor!!!! Did y'all meet in those hallowed halls?
Thank you Jarocha and Judy. I appreciate your support and kindness. Diana
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 11:29:00 AM EST
: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 11:29:00 AM EST
Carlos, what an amazing recap! I started laughing at varonility and didn't stop. I loved the hair crimes, the doggie showdown, the pictures, the comments in red, everything! Well done.
When Connie's flings with Beto and Jero were being revealed, she was standing in between them, and I was thinking she was really between a rock and a hard place - but which was which?
I liked Gabi's comment to Sal after Lori left the room. Let's kiss now, we don't know how much time we have left before she kills us!
Sylvia, great observation that Moni was dressed as a mummy.
Diana, my thoughts are also with you and your brother.
When Connie's flings with Beto and Jero were being revealed, she was standing in between them, and I was thinking she was really between a rock and a hard place - but which was which?
I liked Gabi's comment to Sal after Lori left the room. Let's kiss now, we don't know how much time we have left before she kills us!
Sylvia, great observation that Moni was dressed as a mummy.
Diana, my thoughts are also with you and your brother.
HdM, that is so funny, I thought EXACTLY the same thing about Coni being between a rock and a hard place, but which was which?
Carlos, what a recap full of zing. Loved all the lines the others have mentioned.
Rolu and Ximena are so funny. So far Rolu's revenge seems to be only minor needling. Is he starting to change his mind about her, or is he gearing up for something big?
Carlos, what a recap full of zing. Loved all the lines the others have mentioned.
Rolu and Ximena are so funny. So far Rolu's revenge seems to be only minor needling. Is he starting to change his mind about her, or is he gearing up for something big?
Hello all. Carlos thanks for the wonderful recap (and colorful too). Alas, you and I will have to disagree regarding the lovely Coni; she'll always be a heartless harpie to me regardless of her fashion sense.
Diana - I hope all goes well with your brother. Traveling mercies and you both will be in my prayers.
Will post more later but had a great time in our nation's capital (and the conference I went to was good to).
Diana - I hope all goes well with your brother. Traveling mercies and you both will be in my prayers.
Will post more later but had a great time in our nation's capital (and the conference I went to was good to).
Jarocha, thanks for the info on heating, or lack thereof, in the homes in the barrio. You're always so helpful that way.
Julia, Rolu's needling is rolling off Ximena's pure teflon-surface, but I would think a normal bride, shunned and critized on her wedding night, and then criticized again for every outfit she put on and everything she said....would be starting to feel insecure if not outright devastated.
Since it's Ximena, we know it will take a lot more discouragement than that...but still.....
Julia, Rolu's needling is rolling off Ximena's pure teflon-surface, but I would think a normal bride, shunned and critized on her wedding night, and then criticized again for every outfit she put on and everything she said....would be starting to feel insecure if not outright devastated.
Since it's Ximena, we know it will take a lot more discouragement than that...but still.....
Hombre, Jarocha, Karen, Julia. How good to hear from you today. I came finished my Spanish lesson and found your comment afterward. Tomorrow is Adriana's cumpleaños so I sang las Mañanitas (aided by Mariachis Vargas de Tecalitlan on You Tube).I could have used you help Hombre. My musical skill is limited to the trumpet but she seemed to enjoy my effort and sang along.
Jarocha, I feel a bit embarrassed. It never occurred to me that there might not be heat in Nieves apartment. Thanks for that enlightenment.
Julia, I think there is nothing that could dampen Ximena's zest for life (OK, maybe a bad yeast infection). Wouldn't it be great to have her as a friend?
Karen, I keep hoping for redemption for Coni, but it is seeming less and less likely. Can someone so beautiful really be this bad?
Carlos
Jarocha, I feel a bit embarrassed. It never occurred to me that there might not be heat in Nieves apartment. Thanks for that enlightenment.
Julia, I think there is nothing that could dampen Ximena's zest for life (OK, maybe a bad yeast infection). Wouldn't it be great to have her as a friend?
Karen, I keep hoping for redemption for Coni, but it is seeming less and less likely. Can someone so beautiful really be this bad?
Carlos
Diana, God bless you and your brother and give you both strength. Emilia and I send our thoughts and prayers.
Carlos, every week I think more and more that you were born for this.
Ximena and Rolu - I guess I'm conflicted about those two. Seems to me that Rolu was an ass from day one. But Ximena had no business having that tattoo put on him, and I don't see "superfresa-tude" as an excuse. Anyway, they both appear to be over 21 - they can figure it out.
I really want to see Valentina (much prettier name than "monita", IMHO) cold-cock (uno o dos o tres ganchos would be fine) the matron of the institute while rescuing the kids. Anybody who would treat kids like that has it coming.
Jarocha, a question if I may. Without heating, do you ever have a problem with mold or mildew during wet weather?
Ximena and Rolu - I guess I'm conflicted about those two. Seems to me that Rolu was an ass from day one. But Ximena had no business having that tattoo put on him, and I don't see "superfresa-tude" as an excuse. Anyway, they both appear to be over 21 - they can figure it out.
I really want to see Valentina (much prettier name than "monita", IMHO) cold-cock (uno o dos o tres ganchos would be fine) the matron of the institute while rescuing the kids. Anybody who would treat kids like that has it coming.
Jarocha, a question if I may. Without heating, do you ever have a problem with mold or mildew during wet weather?
Carlos, "Can someone so beautiful really be this bad?" Yes.
That ol' persistent Diablo walks in many forms.
That ol' persistent Diablo walks in many forms.
Mike, thanks. You know I value your opinion. I really enjoy doing this and if satisfaction and joy fed the bulldog, I'd be rich. So thanks to you and Sylvia, we know that the devil is persistent and pretty. Now that's a formidable foe.
Carlos
Carlos
Carlos, don't worry, I think this is one difference that has never been talked about before. Now I understand why so many people following MEPS were so puzzled as to why the characteres wore jackets inside the mansions. By the way, there's no heating in Televisa either.
Mike I've never had a problem with mold or mildew, but know some houses may ocassionally have troubles when there's some humidity leaking inside the walls for some time. We usually have some type of insulator on the ceiling to avoid humidity and there are different types of products and paints to help in case of any type of fongus. Most houses in México are made of concrete or brick so while mildew can always be a problem, I don't think it's as big of an issue as it is for wood houses.
Jarocha
Mike I've never had a problem with mold or mildew, but know some houses may ocassionally have troubles when there's some humidity leaking inside the walls for some time. We usually have some type of insulator on the ceiling to avoid humidity and there are different types of products and paints to help in case of any type of fongus. Most houses in México are made of concrete or brick so while mildew can always be a problem, I don't think it's as big of an issue as it is for wood houses.
Jarocha
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: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 7:57:00 PM EST
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I thought that the topic of sexual assault would come up today since Coni clearly felt as though she was essentially raped. She use sex as an item to barter in her negotiation with Jero. She delivered, he did not. She was certainly swindled, but her reaction when she found out that Monita was still alive clearly showed it went deeper than that. Previously, he demanded sex as compensation for his silence and I think she felt similarly. I agonized for a long time over whether to include this sentence at all:
"Her disgust, anger, and revulsion crescendo. Realization sets in... she was violated... by Jerónimo... again."
Having worked many days and nights in the ER I understand as well as any man can, the gravity and horror of rape and certainly didn't want to trivialize it. I would have liked to hear the woman's perspective on how this affected Coni. The discussion today , however was probably a lot more fun. Certainly it was lighter. Thanks everybody. You guys are great.
Carlos
I thought that the topic of sexual assault would come up today since Coni clearly felt as though she was essentially raped. She use sex as an item to barter in her negotiation with Jero. She delivered, he did not. She was certainly swindled, but her reaction when she found out that Monita was still alive clearly showed it went deeper than that. Previously, he demanded sex as compensation for his silence and I think she felt similarly. I agonized for a long time over whether to include this sentence at all:
"Her disgust, anger, and revulsion crescendo. Realization sets in... she was violated... by Jerónimo... again."
Having worked many days and nights in the ER I understand as well as any man can, the gravity and horror of rape and certainly didn't want to trivialize it. I would have liked to hear the woman's perspective on how this affected Coni. The discussion today , however was probably a lot more fun. Certainly it was lighter. Thanks everybody. You guys are great.
Carlos
Some time ago, I had missed an episode of some Telenovela, and I found your site. I then forgot about it. This time I have missed several episodes and have rediscovered this web site and how educational it is (vocabulary sometimes included)and how entertaining.
I am going to try to keep up with it because I only began telenovelas 10 years ago to learn Spanish. Now I can use this web site to increase my vocabulary even more.
Thank you!!
Roxs
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I am going to try to keep up with it because I only began telenovelas 10 years ago to learn Spanish. Now I can use this web site to increase my vocabulary even more.
Thank you!!
Roxs
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