Saturday, December 19, 2009
Gancho Friday December 18th Duel lessons.
Episode 127
I’m back home after a sumptuous holiday meal at my parents’ house. About 15 family members gathered around the big dining room table. We had turkey, brisket, potato pancakes with applesauce, string beans, squash and salad, and for dessert, my mother baked delicious sugar cookies with little dreidels and stars on them (she may be 79, but her baking is better than ever). We lit the lights, sang the songs and had a wonderful time making predictions about the snowstorm that’s supposed to strand half of us tomorrow. I’m pleasantly stuffed, and am anxiously waiting to see what kind of meal our little novela served up tonight. Let’s load up our plates and dig in.
We begin with Wilhimena Tell, apple on head, telling Jerry she’s willing to die for love, so does Jerry shoot her? We’ll have to wait, because we switch to Moni in the gym, hitting the bag, tearfully collapsing into the arms of La Furia Enmascarada.
Jacky enters Sal’s office to find him in deep contemplation about the upcoming duel. She tries to talk him out of it, explaining that Jeronimo has nothing going with Gabi, he was just trying to win back Jacky, so there’s really no point in the duel. Sal doesn’t care, he accepted Jerry’s challenge. Besides, he can’t stand the fact that Gabi would play games by going with Jerry, who is such an imbecile. Jacky keeps trying to dissuade him, but Sal wants to fight for his love with Gabi, no matter what the cost. Fine, says Jacky, and walks out. As she closes the door, she says to herself (but loud enough for Sal to hear) “You fools.” (necios)
Moni feels better now. Strangely, when she’s near La Furia, he inspires confidence in her (Hmmm. She doesn’t recognize his hands, his eyes, his slightly disguised voice, his musculature……oh, I’ll just go along with it). He says he just wants to help, she can tell him anything, she can count on him. She’s thankful (and I notice she’s tutearing him – remember how long it took for her to tutear Mau? Of course that was her boss, and this is her workout buddy, so I guess it’s different). But now they have to train, so she resumes her workout, and he slowly backs away.
So what happened? asks Gabi of Jacky. Jacky couldn’t convince Sal not to duel, but points out that Sal loves Gabi totally. Gabi says she loves him, too, but their relationship has been strewn with obstacles. At least she’s glad Jacky is not really going with Sal, and has been upfront with Gabi. Jacky says she was sort of thinking of converting Sal to be more than an amigo in the future, but there was always a speedbump, or doorstop (un tope). What was it? His profound love for Gabi. She realized Sal and Gabi were made for each other. And along the way, she’s now also realized that maybe Jerry could actually be the guy for her, with a little work, of course. The two ladies can see they have lot in common. They’re amigas. But neither wants her guy to die in some stupid duel. What can they do? Jackie has a plan.
Well, finally we’re back at with Wilhimena Tell, and just as Jerry almost sorta kinda gets around to pulling the trigger,
Oscar pops in, grabs the gun away, and reminds Jerry how stupid he is. But Jerry whines that he really needs practice, since he’s never actually fired a gun. Oh, you’re afraid, huh? chides Oscar. No way, says Jerry. Way, says Rolu, coolly observing from his wheelchair. Oscar hustles Jerry out, they don’t want to be late, as Xime, still balancing the apple on her head, bemoans the fact that since Jerry didn’t shoot her, Rolu won’t forgive her (for the stuff with Beto). Too bad, says Rolu, you missed your chance. Well, can’t I at least eat the apple? Nope, says Rolu, grabbing it and biting in like the snake he is.
Beto’s been discharged from the hospital, and he enters his apartment accompanied by Cesar and Estrella, still (maybe) amnesic. What place is this? And what’s that smell? We live here, says Cesar. Beto’s repelled by the cow pocketbook, thinks this place is a pigsty. He really lives here? Yes, with Nieves, adds Estrella. Who’s that? Cesar reminds him he remembered last night, while eating enchiladas. Well that’s it – Beto needs food to get those brain cells going. Don Cesar’s had enough, he’s going to the gym. Wait, don’t leave me with him, pleads Estrella, but to no avail. Cesar leaves, and Beto walks up to Estre, and seeing that she seems to be a nice respectable young lady, could she tell him one thing? Who is he? You, she responds………You’re nobody (tú no eres nadie, the same thing he always said to HER!). This doesn’t seem to throw him too much, as long as she can cook. She can.
So where was Nieves all this time? She’s come to visit Connie (!). Instead of the cow purse, she now has one that looks a little like a baby lion.
And here’s Connie. So whadya want? says Connie dismissively. Nieves wants to talk about the baby she’s carrying, Beto’s baby. Connie says she’s wrong, but Nieves tells Connie she overheard her in the hospital, crying her eyes out over Beto, telling him not to die, for the sake of his baby she was carrying. Connie is impactada.
It’s a beautiful day for a duel. Oscar has the box with the weapons, Jerry and Sal, both wearing suits (Jerry’s is unbuttoned) are facing each other, and Gabi and Jackie are worriedly observing in the background.
It’s going to be a duel of six paces. Gabi will count. Oscar sets forth some rules. If you fall dead, you can’t participate in the following duel. Guess not. Jerry tells Jacky that although he has no money, if he dies, he gives her all his love. Yes, yes, says Jackie, but let’s get on with this, she’s got a pressing appointment for a massage, a collagen injection and a masque from a mandrill’s placenta (I think). Gabi’s totally into this, where can she get one? The guys are flabbergasted, but Oscar implores silence – the duel must go on. Gabi gives Sal a kiss for luck as she tells him she has a craving. Right here and now? questions Sal, but she corrects him, a craving for that mandrill placenta masque, sounds so intriguing.
Sal confidently takes his gun, but Jerry’s nervous and jumpy. They glare at each other, go back to back. Gabi counts it off – Uno, dos, tres, cuatro, cinco, SEIS! They turn, and both FIRE! (and we go to commercial).
We’re back, but before we find out about the duel, it’s back to Coni and Nieves. Connie says Nieves misheard it, since she’s an old coot. Nieves knows what she heard. Connie says she and her husband aren’t even sure she’s pregnant yet. Nieves thinks that’s a bunch of bull. She knows the truth, and that’s why she didn’t press charges against Connie for running over her son. Fine, says Connie, how much do you want to keep quiet? I’ll pay all of Beto’s “expenses”. She gets out her checkbook. Somehow, I don’t think Nieves is going to back down this time.
Out in the fields, Jerry and Sal are both still standing. Jerry checks his chest, his manly areas, gee, it’s all still there. Same with Sal. Oscar announces that after all that, they didn’t hit anyone. Yes they did, says Gabi weakly. Me, and she sinks to the ground. Sal runs to her. Leave me on the ground, she says softly. No, Gabi, no, cries Sal in desperation!
In the gym, Moni just can’t continue with her workout, she’s so distraught. Furia sees this, goes to her, please tell me, what did they do to you? They broke my heart, she replies.
As Sal cradles Gabi’s head gently, she tells him she’s leaving. She’s going to see her dear parents, her Grandpa José. No, no, cries Sal. I’m arriving at the great beyond. I see a white light. No, no, no. And you know what? I feel peace, so much peace. Sal yells, call an ambulance. Oscar grabs the almost unconscious (but I think she’s faking) Gabi, saying I can’t let go of these arms, this wonderful body…..Sal roughly grabs her back, then Oscar, as she’s tossed back and forth like a rag doll (not too good for her if she were shot, I don’t think). Call the ambulance, demands Sal. Well, Oscar forgot his cellphone. Same with Jackie, left it at home. Jerry has his, but I think he used up all his minutes, and they froze his account. Sal, filled with emotion, tells Gabi it can’t end this way. Gabi softly says this is how it ends. She slumps to the ground. Jerry looks around. Is she dead? Well, then let’s skeedaddle before the police come, says brave Oscar. They’re about to leave, but Sal won’t leave, he has a death grip on Gabi, saying, no, no, no, and I guess our little game is over, as Gabi starts coughing, asks him to loosen that grip, he’s choking her (Jacky’s fanning her). She gets to her feet, complaining that he won’t even let her die in peace, then breaks into a big smile, as Jackie tells her, good job, girlfriend! Absolutely first rate (the boys looks as if they have egg on their faces).
Moni and Furia give each other a few more words of encouragement. Borriiing.
Connie’s ready to write the check. But Nieves doesn’t want her money. Fine, then leave, says cold calculating Connie. Nieves lays it down – she knows Connie loves her son, and although she’s not happy about it, Beto loves the Señora, too. And there’s the baby. Connie interrupts, Beto was just an adventure, and she’s going to raise the baby with Mauricio. Nieves has the last word. If Constanza can’t admit the love she has, if she can’t love Beto freely, she’ll never love the baby, and the best thing for the baby would be to disappear from Connie’s life forever.
Gabi and Jacky are proud of their act, they taught the boys a lesson. It was simple, they just switched the guns for ones with blanks (balas de salva). But you have blood on your blouse, says Jerry. Ah, just a trick from a novelty shop, you wear this little thing, press a button, and the “blood” comes out. It was Jacqueline’s idea. Anyway, she wants to get back to the office. Jerry wants to get that collagen masque, sounds divine. Jacky agrees if he’ll carry her purse. Woof, woof, barks Jerry, and heels for his Lady. They leave, as does Oscar. Gabi feels so happy, like a kid, but then she notices Sal's sort of in shock.
At school, it’s recess, and Aldo’s dreaming of his love adventure. Katia calls him back to reality, says she knows he was dreaming of Estrella, and that’s cool. She’ll even help him visit her. After all, they’re amigos. Aldo is a little taken aback, as Katia’s game is working. Maybe. Aldo has to go to history class, and Katia’s smile fades just a bit.
Sal’s looking a little green in the gills as Gabi teases him, come on, it was just a little lesson, how stupid was that duel thing? Yes, but he was really scared. He really thought she was going to die. In fact, he really wants a glass of water. Oh come on, where are we going to get a glass of water in the middle of the woods? says Gabi. Uh oh, Sal starts to clutch at his arm, he’s grimacing in pain, it really hurts! He’s down on his knees, as Gabi gets frantic, Salvador, Salvador! Everyone left, and we’re alone. Try to hold on, I’ll get you to the car and take you to the hospital. But no, he collapses to the ground, it’s too late! She’s crying, no, no God, it’s my fault! Please forgive me, Salvador, I forgot you were too old for scares. She hugs his body in desperation, tears streaming down, and he…..breaks into a big fat smile. Gotcha! He was just giving her a taste of her own medicine (have to admit I could see this a mile away, but didn’t want to spoil the narrative – what fun!)
He’s laughing, she’s complaining, but then she’s laughing, too, and they hug sweetly, together on the ground in the woods, the sun beaming down on their beaming faces.
Awwwwww!
Ummmm, good, says Beto, Estrella’s not a bad cook, he likes these albóndigas. Estrella, (looking very pretty today)
learned from her Mom when she was little. Beto thinks she could open a chain of restaurants. She’d earn a bunch, she can’t be making much money as an extra. Wait a minute, says Estre, you can’t remember squat, but you know I'm an extra? Well, that lady in the hospital who says she’s my mother told me. You’re an extra who wants to be an actress, but lacks the lust (lujuria) to deliver the job (unlike the Beto we know, he’s using big words, like curriculum). Estre isn’t happy with Nieves talking about her like that. Yes, she’s an actress, she has a resume, and as for lust, well, that depends, no? Beto has another question (he’s talking formally with her, she’s tutearing him). Is he really a wrestler? Yep, not just a wrestler, you’re the Fantasma Vengador! Hmmm, what an interesting name, he remarks. Estre has an idea. Let’s go down to the gym, and when you see all your cuates, maybe it’ll jar your memory. And this’ll be a good excuse for me to see my Furia Enmascarada. Beto doesn’t know who that is either, but he’ll go to the gym. However, first he has to wash up (asearme), brush his teeth, rinse (enjuage), gargle and perfume himself! Estre can only stare in disbelief. What has this guy done with our Beto?! He looks for the bathroom. Where are the toilettes? Outside, Beto. Outside? What a strange house, he muses. He then opens the door and actually says "After you” to a shocked Estrella.
At the gym, Furia has Costeño in a tight hold, as Costeño begs for mercy from the super skilled Furia. It looks as if Moni’s ready to unburden herself of her problems now (desahogarse), and Furia’s ready to listen. Furia figures it has something to do with that guy, what was his name, Mauricio, right? He was going to separate from his dame (he uses the word mina, Argentine slang for a dame or broad), and soon you guys would be together. Moni agrees, but remarks that at least Furia should be happy, he has Estrella. And who should show up right then, but our Estre, yelling “Bombon”, arms open to embrace her sugarplum, as she bounces into his lap and plants a big one on his masked mouth. Beto says to Moni, now THAT’s a macho man, if I were like that, I wouldn’t have any problems. Moni’s annoyed, and lightly punches him, and he goes, what’s up, Mona? You wound me. (I think it’s all coming back – or not).
Gabi and Sal are now having a nice breakfast in a restaurant. Gabi’s nervous, don’t they have to get to work? Sal calmly assures her that Grupo Sermeño can survive a few hours without them. He looks in her eyes, tells her how destroyed he was when he thought she was shot, that without her, his life has no meaning. She says the same, when he had that heart attack, her sadness was overwhelming. As he chuckles about their silliness, she seriously says that she loves him. But she was so jealous. Don’t be, says Sal, you’re the only woman for me, you’re like a glass of champagne, delicate, bubbling. And you, Salvador, are like the most exquisite wine, aged in oak barrels (añejado en barricas de roble)…Wait a minute, what’s with this “aged” thing, he complains. Are you saying I’m old, I’m out of it, I’m - she shuts him up with a kiss, and we can feel the sparks.
Not so sparky with Estre and Furia, he’s leaning back as far as he can to escape her kisses. Beto thinks it’s hot, though, thinks they’re about to do the horizontal bop (he uses the mess up the parrot’s hair phrase for sex, I think he’s slipping more and more back into his old naco self), as Moni hits him again. Furia begs Estre to stop, and she breathlessly remarks she forgot where she was. Moni observes that this may be why Don Cesar gets mad at you for coming to the gym. Estre just wants to keep kissing, tells Furia it’s not the same when you’re dressed, right? to which he goes Huh? and she then wants to go the park to make out. Why not a hotel? suggests Beto, as Moni hits his shoulder a third time. Estre convinces Moni to take Beto away, give them some space, and Moni grudgingly agrees.
Alone with her prince (in the gym, tho), Estre asks if he got her love note. No, he doesn’t know what she’s talking about. She keeps hugging, caressing, so happy about what they have, but he firmly pushes her back. He tells her she’s cute, but he’s just not interested in her, because he loves another chick. Whoa, you could knock Estre over with a feather.
But not for long, as she lays into him, were you just toying with me? Furia assures her he never meant to lead her on, and nothing really happened. Oh, nothing really happened?, Estre rages. I can’t believe it, all you men are the same, and I’m the same as always, an estúpida, I can’t believe I did it again. She grabs her purse and stalks out, berating herself, as Mau/Furia is confused (his usual state anyway).
Cut to a hand and some keys. I guess Aldo’s fun days may be ending, too, as he picks them up, full of anticipation. Terry comes in, food’s ready, but Aldo’s going out, and has Mau’s permission. He’s out the door, when here comes Estrella in tears. She needs a hug. He hugs her, what happened? My heart’s been torn to pieces (she says me acaban de ser cachitos el corazón – a cachito is a 20th of a lottery ticket). Ironically, maybe Aldo’s fun days are NOT over. Clever writers.
Furia offers Moni some bottled water, what happened to Beto? Well, maybe he’s recovering his memory faster than we thought. Don Cesar offered to go out for beers, and he jumped at the chance. But what about Estrella? Oh, she had to go. So tell me more about your problems with that guy, says Furia. Moni wonders what does it matter to him. YOU matter to me, he says, using the Argentinian familiar “vos”. She tells him that Mauricio’s wife is pregnant. And what really hurts is that he broke his promise. He swore he’d never touch that woman. She painfully adds that now La Momia is expecting a child. Although in truth, it might not be his. At this, Furia’s ears REALLY perk up (under the mask, that is). Yeah, she’s been sleeping with another guy for a long time! Furia’s eyes just about bug out of his uniform, and so ends tonight’s feast.
Previews: At the spa, Jacky thinks Jero should dump someone (maybe Oscar), the Moni/Furia unburdening continues, and Beto’s back!
Oh, and it seems that the next two Fridays are Christmas and New Year’s, so I probably won’t have anything to recap. Of course, I’ll be commenting as always, but I’d like to take this opportunity to wish one and all, a very happy, healthy and tasty holiday season.
Now bring on that snowstorm!
Vocabulario:
Un tope – the top or the limit. It also means a doorstop or a speedbump, something which stops you
Balas de salva – blanks (as in bullets)
Asearse – to wash up, tidy up oneself
Enjuagar – to rinse
Una mina – Argentinian slang for a dame, broad, girlfriend
Añejado – aged or mature, as in añejado en barricas de roble, aged in oak barrels
Un cachito – a 20th of a lottery ticket. Estrella said Me acaban de ser cachitos el corazón, or my heart’s just ended up in 20 pieces
I’m back home after a sumptuous holiday meal at my parents’ house. About 15 family members gathered around the big dining room table. We had turkey, brisket, potato pancakes with applesauce, string beans, squash and salad, and for dessert, my mother baked delicious sugar cookies with little dreidels and stars on them (she may be 79, but her baking is better than ever). We lit the lights, sang the songs and had a wonderful time making predictions about the snowstorm that’s supposed to strand half of us tomorrow. I’m pleasantly stuffed, and am anxiously waiting to see what kind of meal our little novela served up tonight. Let’s load up our plates and dig in.
We begin with Wilhimena Tell, apple on head, telling Jerry she’s willing to die for love, so does Jerry shoot her? We’ll have to wait, because we switch to Moni in the gym, hitting the bag, tearfully collapsing into the arms of La Furia Enmascarada.
Jacky enters Sal’s office to find him in deep contemplation about the upcoming duel. She tries to talk him out of it, explaining that Jeronimo has nothing going with Gabi, he was just trying to win back Jacky, so there’s really no point in the duel. Sal doesn’t care, he accepted Jerry’s challenge. Besides, he can’t stand the fact that Gabi would play games by going with Jerry, who is such an imbecile. Jacky keeps trying to dissuade him, but Sal wants to fight for his love with Gabi, no matter what the cost. Fine, says Jacky, and walks out. As she closes the door, she says to herself (but loud enough for Sal to hear) “You fools.” (necios)
Moni feels better now. Strangely, when she’s near La Furia, he inspires confidence in her (Hmmm. She doesn’t recognize his hands, his eyes, his slightly disguised voice, his musculature……oh, I’ll just go along with it). He says he just wants to help, she can tell him anything, she can count on him. She’s thankful (and I notice she’s tutearing him – remember how long it took for her to tutear Mau? Of course that was her boss, and this is her workout buddy, so I guess it’s different). But now they have to train, so she resumes her workout, and he slowly backs away.
So what happened? asks Gabi of Jacky. Jacky couldn’t convince Sal not to duel, but points out that Sal loves Gabi totally. Gabi says she loves him, too, but their relationship has been strewn with obstacles. At least she’s glad Jacky is not really going with Sal, and has been upfront with Gabi. Jacky says she was sort of thinking of converting Sal to be more than an amigo in the future, but there was always a speedbump, or doorstop (un tope). What was it? His profound love for Gabi. She realized Sal and Gabi were made for each other. And along the way, she’s now also realized that maybe Jerry could actually be the guy for her, with a little work, of course. The two ladies can see they have lot in common. They’re amigas. But neither wants her guy to die in some stupid duel. What can they do? Jackie has a plan.
Well, finally we’re back at with Wilhimena Tell, and just as Jerry almost sorta kinda gets around to pulling the trigger,
Oscar pops in, grabs the gun away, and reminds Jerry how stupid he is. But Jerry whines that he really needs practice, since he’s never actually fired a gun. Oh, you’re afraid, huh? chides Oscar. No way, says Jerry. Way, says Rolu, coolly observing from his wheelchair. Oscar hustles Jerry out, they don’t want to be late, as Xime, still balancing the apple on her head, bemoans the fact that since Jerry didn’t shoot her, Rolu won’t forgive her (for the stuff with Beto). Too bad, says Rolu, you missed your chance. Well, can’t I at least eat the apple? Nope, says Rolu, grabbing it and biting in like the snake he is.
Beto’s been discharged from the hospital, and he enters his apartment accompanied by Cesar and Estrella, still (maybe) amnesic. What place is this? And what’s that smell? We live here, says Cesar. Beto’s repelled by the cow pocketbook, thinks this place is a pigsty. He really lives here? Yes, with Nieves, adds Estrella. Who’s that? Cesar reminds him he remembered last night, while eating enchiladas. Well that’s it – Beto needs food to get those brain cells going. Don Cesar’s had enough, he’s going to the gym. Wait, don’t leave me with him, pleads Estrella, but to no avail. Cesar leaves, and Beto walks up to Estre, and seeing that she seems to be a nice respectable young lady, could she tell him one thing? Who is he? You, she responds………You’re nobody (tú no eres nadie, the same thing he always said to HER!). This doesn’t seem to throw him too much, as long as she can cook. She can.
So where was Nieves all this time? She’s come to visit Connie (!). Instead of the cow purse, she now has one that looks a little like a baby lion.
And here’s Connie. So whadya want? says Connie dismissively. Nieves wants to talk about the baby she’s carrying, Beto’s baby. Connie says she’s wrong, but Nieves tells Connie she overheard her in the hospital, crying her eyes out over Beto, telling him not to die, for the sake of his baby she was carrying. Connie is impactada.
It’s a beautiful day for a duel. Oscar has the box with the weapons, Jerry and Sal, both wearing suits (Jerry’s is unbuttoned) are facing each other, and Gabi and Jackie are worriedly observing in the background.
It’s going to be a duel of six paces. Gabi will count. Oscar sets forth some rules. If you fall dead, you can’t participate in the following duel. Guess not. Jerry tells Jacky that although he has no money, if he dies, he gives her all his love. Yes, yes, says Jackie, but let’s get on with this, she’s got a pressing appointment for a massage, a collagen injection and a masque from a mandrill’s placenta (I think). Gabi’s totally into this, where can she get one? The guys are flabbergasted, but Oscar implores silence – the duel must go on. Gabi gives Sal a kiss for luck as she tells him she has a craving. Right here and now? questions Sal, but she corrects him, a craving for that mandrill placenta masque, sounds so intriguing.
Sal confidently takes his gun, but Jerry’s nervous and jumpy. They glare at each other, go back to back. Gabi counts it off – Uno, dos, tres, cuatro, cinco, SEIS! They turn, and both FIRE! (and we go to commercial).
We’re back, but before we find out about the duel, it’s back to Coni and Nieves. Connie says Nieves misheard it, since she’s an old coot. Nieves knows what she heard. Connie says she and her husband aren’t even sure she’s pregnant yet. Nieves thinks that’s a bunch of bull. She knows the truth, and that’s why she didn’t press charges against Connie for running over her son. Fine, says Connie, how much do you want to keep quiet? I’ll pay all of Beto’s “expenses”. She gets out her checkbook. Somehow, I don’t think Nieves is going to back down this time.
Out in the fields, Jerry and Sal are both still standing. Jerry checks his chest, his manly areas, gee, it’s all still there. Same with Sal. Oscar announces that after all that, they didn’t hit anyone. Yes they did, says Gabi weakly. Me, and she sinks to the ground. Sal runs to her. Leave me on the ground, she says softly. No, Gabi, no, cries Sal in desperation!
In the gym, Moni just can’t continue with her workout, she’s so distraught. Furia sees this, goes to her, please tell me, what did they do to you? They broke my heart, she replies.
As Sal cradles Gabi’s head gently, she tells him she’s leaving. She’s going to see her dear parents, her Grandpa José. No, no, cries Sal. I’m arriving at the great beyond. I see a white light. No, no, no. And you know what? I feel peace, so much peace. Sal yells, call an ambulance. Oscar grabs the almost unconscious (but I think she’s faking) Gabi, saying I can’t let go of these arms, this wonderful body…..Sal roughly grabs her back, then Oscar, as she’s tossed back and forth like a rag doll (not too good for her if she were shot, I don’t think). Call the ambulance, demands Sal. Well, Oscar forgot his cellphone. Same with Jackie, left it at home. Jerry has his, but I think he used up all his minutes, and they froze his account. Sal, filled with emotion, tells Gabi it can’t end this way. Gabi softly says this is how it ends. She slumps to the ground. Jerry looks around. Is she dead? Well, then let’s skeedaddle before the police come, says brave Oscar. They’re about to leave, but Sal won’t leave, he has a death grip on Gabi, saying, no, no, no, and I guess our little game is over, as Gabi starts coughing, asks him to loosen that grip, he’s choking her (Jacky’s fanning her). She gets to her feet, complaining that he won’t even let her die in peace, then breaks into a big smile, as Jackie tells her, good job, girlfriend! Absolutely first rate (the boys looks as if they have egg on their faces).
Moni and Furia give each other a few more words of encouragement. Borriiing.
Connie’s ready to write the check. But Nieves doesn’t want her money. Fine, then leave, says cold calculating Connie. Nieves lays it down – she knows Connie loves her son, and although she’s not happy about it, Beto loves the Señora, too. And there’s the baby. Connie interrupts, Beto was just an adventure, and she’s going to raise the baby with Mauricio. Nieves has the last word. If Constanza can’t admit the love she has, if she can’t love Beto freely, she’ll never love the baby, and the best thing for the baby would be to disappear from Connie’s life forever.
Gabi and Jacky are proud of their act, they taught the boys a lesson. It was simple, they just switched the guns for ones with blanks (balas de salva). But you have blood on your blouse, says Jerry. Ah, just a trick from a novelty shop, you wear this little thing, press a button, and the “blood” comes out. It was Jacqueline’s idea. Anyway, she wants to get back to the office. Jerry wants to get that collagen masque, sounds divine. Jacky agrees if he’ll carry her purse. Woof, woof, barks Jerry, and heels for his Lady. They leave, as does Oscar. Gabi feels so happy, like a kid, but then she notices Sal's sort of in shock.
At school, it’s recess, and Aldo’s dreaming of his love adventure. Katia calls him back to reality, says she knows he was dreaming of Estrella, and that’s cool. She’ll even help him visit her. After all, they’re amigos. Aldo is a little taken aback, as Katia’s game is working. Maybe. Aldo has to go to history class, and Katia’s smile fades just a bit.
Sal’s looking a little green in the gills as Gabi teases him, come on, it was just a little lesson, how stupid was that duel thing? Yes, but he was really scared. He really thought she was going to die. In fact, he really wants a glass of water. Oh come on, where are we going to get a glass of water in the middle of the woods? says Gabi. Uh oh, Sal starts to clutch at his arm, he’s grimacing in pain, it really hurts! He’s down on his knees, as Gabi gets frantic, Salvador, Salvador! Everyone left, and we’re alone. Try to hold on, I’ll get you to the car and take you to the hospital. But no, he collapses to the ground, it’s too late! She’s crying, no, no God, it’s my fault! Please forgive me, Salvador, I forgot you were too old for scares. She hugs his body in desperation, tears streaming down, and he…..breaks into a big fat smile. Gotcha! He was just giving her a taste of her own medicine (have to admit I could see this a mile away, but didn’t want to spoil the narrative – what fun!)
He’s laughing, she’s complaining, but then she’s laughing, too, and they hug sweetly, together on the ground in the woods, the sun beaming down on their beaming faces.
Awwwwww!
Ummmm, good, says Beto, Estrella’s not a bad cook, he likes these albóndigas. Estrella, (looking very pretty today)
learned from her Mom when she was little. Beto thinks she could open a chain of restaurants. She’d earn a bunch, she can’t be making much money as an extra. Wait a minute, says Estre, you can’t remember squat, but you know I'm an extra? Well, that lady in the hospital who says she’s my mother told me. You’re an extra who wants to be an actress, but lacks the lust (lujuria) to deliver the job (unlike the Beto we know, he’s using big words, like curriculum). Estre isn’t happy with Nieves talking about her like that. Yes, she’s an actress, she has a resume, and as for lust, well, that depends, no? Beto has another question (he’s talking formally with her, she’s tutearing him). Is he really a wrestler? Yep, not just a wrestler, you’re the Fantasma Vengador! Hmmm, what an interesting name, he remarks. Estre has an idea. Let’s go down to the gym, and when you see all your cuates, maybe it’ll jar your memory. And this’ll be a good excuse for me to see my Furia Enmascarada. Beto doesn’t know who that is either, but he’ll go to the gym. However, first he has to wash up (asearme), brush his teeth, rinse (enjuage), gargle and perfume himself! Estre can only stare in disbelief. What has this guy done with our Beto?! He looks for the bathroom. Where are the toilettes? Outside, Beto. Outside? What a strange house, he muses. He then opens the door and actually says "After you” to a shocked Estrella.
At the gym, Furia has Costeño in a tight hold, as Costeño begs for mercy from the super skilled Furia. It looks as if Moni’s ready to unburden herself of her problems now (desahogarse), and Furia’s ready to listen. Furia figures it has something to do with that guy, what was his name, Mauricio, right? He was going to separate from his dame (he uses the word mina, Argentine slang for a dame or broad), and soon you guys would be together. Moni agrees, but remarks that at least Furia should be happy, he has Estrella. And who should show up right then, but our Estre, yelling “Bombon”, arms open to embrace her sugarplum, as she bounces into his lap and plants a big one on his masked mouth. Beto says to Moni, now THAT’s a macho man, if I were like that, I wouldn’t have any problems. Moni’s annoyed, and lightly punches him, and he goes, what’s up, Mona? You wound me. (I think it’s all coming back – or not).
Gabi and Sal are now having a nice breakfast in a restaurant. Gabi’s nervous, don’t they have to get to work? Sal calmly assures her that Grupo Sermeño can survive a few hours without them. He looks in her eyes, tells her how destroyed he was when he thought she was shot, that without her, his life has no meaning. She says the same, when he had that heart attack, her sadness was overwhelming. As he chuckles about their silliness, she seriously says that she loves him. But she was so jealous. Don’t be, says Sal, you’re the only woman for me, you’re like a glass of champagne, delicate, bubbling. And you, Salvador, are like the most exquisite wine, aged in oak barrels (añejado en barricas de roble)…Wait a minute, what’s with this “aged” thing, he complains. Are you saying I’m old, I’m out of it, I’m - she shuts him up with a kiss, and we can feel the sparks.
Not so sparky with Estre and Furia, he’s leaning back as far as he can to escape her kisses. Beto thinks it’s hot, though, thinks they’re about to do the horizontal bop (he uses the mess up the parrot’s hair phrase for sex, I think he’s slipping more and more back into his old naco self), as Moni hits him again. Furia begs Estre to stop, and she breathlessly remarks she forgot where she was. Moni observes that this may be why Don Cesar gets mad at you for coming to the gym. Estre just wants to keep kissing, tells Furia it’s not the same when you’re dressed, right? to which he goes Huh? and she then wants to go the park to make out. Why not a hotel? suggests Beto, as Moni hits his shoulder a third time. Estre convinces Moni to take Beto away, give them some space, and Moni grudgingly agrees.
Alone with her prince (in the gym, tho), Estre asks if he got her love note. No, he doesn’t know what she’s talking about. She keeps hugging, caressing, so happy about what they have, but he firmly pushes her back. He tells her she’s cute, but he’s just not interested in her, because he loves another chick. Whoa, you could knock Estre over with a feather.
But not for long, as she lays into him, were you just toying with me? Furia assures her he never meant to lead her on, and nothing really happened. Oh, nothing really happened?, Estre rages. I can’t believe it, all you men are the same, and I’m the same as always, an estúpida, I can’t believe I did it again. She grabs her purse and stalks out, berating herself, as Mau/Furia is confused (his usual state anyway).
Cut to a hand and some keys. I guess Aldo’s fun days may be ending, too, as he picks them up, full of anticipation. Terry comes in, food’s ready, but Aldo’s going out, and has Mau’s permission. He’s out the door, when here comes Estrella in tears. She needs a hug. He hugs her, what happened? My heart’s been torn to pieces (she says me acaban de ser cachitos el corazón – a cachito is a 20th of a lottery ticket). Ironically, maybe Aldo’s fun days are NOT over. Clever writers.
Furia offers Moni some bottled water, what happened to Beto? Well, maybe he’s recovering his memory faster than we thought. Don Cesar offered to go out for beers, and he jumped at the chance. But what about Estrella? Oh, she had to go. So tell me more about your problems with that guy, says Furia. Moni wonders what does it matter to him. YOU matter to me, he says, using the Argentinian familiar “vos”. She tells him that Mauricio’s wife is pregnant. And what really hurts is that he broke his promise. He swore he’d never touch that woman. She painfully adds that now La Momia is expecting a child. Although in truth, it might not be his. At this, Furia’s ears REALLY perk up (under the mask, that is). Yeah, she’s been sleeping with another guy for a long time! Furia’s eyes just about bug out of his uniform, and so ends tonight’s feast.
Previews: At the spa, Jacky thinks Jero should dump someone (maybe Oscar), the Moni/Furia unburdening continues, and Beto’s back!
Oh, and it seems that the next two Fridays are Christmas and New Year’s, so I probably won’t have anything to recap. Of course, I’ll be commenting as always, but I’d like to take this opportunity to wish one and all, a very happy, healthy and tasty holiday season.
Now bring on that snowstorm!
Vocabulario:
Un tope – the top or the limit. It also means a doorstop or a speedbump, something which stops you
Balas de salva – blanks (as in bullets)
Asearse – to wash up, tidy up oneself
Enjuagar – to rinse
Una mina – Argentinian slang for a dame, broad, girlfriend
Añejado – aged or mature, as in añejado en barricas de roble, aged in oak barrels
Un cachito – a 20th of a lottery ticket. Estrella said Me acaban de ser cachitos el corazón, or my heart’s just ended up in 20 pieces
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What a delightful opening paragraph, Hombre. Hope my kids are still bragging about my baking skills when I'm 79.
Great recap and amazing translations...20th part of a lottery ticket. I sure wouldn't have known that!
Loved the duel scene. I didn't believe Gabriela was shot, but I did think for a moment that Sal was actually having a heart attack. Been there, done that and don't want to see another one!
Great recap and amazing translations...20th part of a lottery ticket. I sure wouldn't have known that!
Loved the duel scene. I didn't believe Gabriela was shot, but I did think for a moment that Sal was actually having a heart attack. Been there, done that and don't want to see another one!
Great recap, Hombre. Wow! What a wonderful meal you described. We always seem to talk a lot about food here and today you got us off to the earliest start I can remember. I'm looking forward to my daughter bringing deer sausage, an absolute treat, even though it really stinks up the kitchen. We'll also be having some great homemade tamales. Now you've got me thinking about that brisket and the potato pancakes.
I especially appreciate your vocabulary today. Not a single word there that I already know, though I do use the verb topar(se), and all useful as well. Cachito, neat.
My favorite scene was Estrella looking Beto squarely in the eyes and saying with as much sincerity as she could muster, "Tú no eres nadie." How long has she (and we) waited for just that opportunity? The twinkle in her eye suggested that she couldn't believe that he set himself up so perfectly for that. And his matter of fact acceptance was almost as delicious. Kinda adds to the credibility of the amnesia. What great writing, acting and directing.
The scene between Gabi and Sal after the duel was so romantic. Proves that we old folks can still have our moments.
Coni and Nieves confrontation was great drama. I submit that like it or not, they are the two most powerful characters in this show. Discuss amongst yourselves.
Hombre, bundle up, fix a hot buttered rum, or maybe Irish coffee, stay warm and enjoy your winter storm.
Carlos
I especially appreciate your vocabulary today. Not a single word there that I already know, though I do use the verb topar(se), and all useful as well. Cachito, neat.
My favorite scene was Estrella looking Beto squarely in the eyes and saying with as much sincerity as she could muster, "Tú no eres nadie." How long has she (and we) waited for just that opportunity? The twinkle in her eye suggested that she couldn't believe that he set himself up so perfectly for that. And his matter of fact acceptance was almost as delicious. Kinda adds to the credibility of the amnesia. What great writing, acting and directing.
The scene between Gabi and Sal after the duel was so romantic. Proves that we old folks can still have our moments.
Coni and Nieves confrontation was great drama. I submit that like it or not, they are the two most powerful characters in this show. Discuss amongst yourselves.
Hombre, bundle up, fix a hot buttered rum, or maybe Irish coffee, stay warm and enjoy your winter storm.
Carlos
Why do I always get hungry when we recap this show? Not only are they always mentioning food but Hombre actually started his recap with a fantastic menu! Sounded yummy. And then the link to Albondigas made just the way my friend Maria makes them, with mint and in a delicious soup. I'm going to make this dish very soon. It's a perfect cold weather meal.
I very much enjoyed this episode. It's hilarious watching everyone deal with Beto's partial amnesia.
Like Judy said, there was a lot of new vocab in this episode. I didn't think I'd heard right when Jacqui mentioned a beauty masque of mandrill placenta. Que the hell?
Carlos, you have a good point about Nieves and Connie. It will be very interesting to see these two go head to head. Talk about clash of the titans!
Hombre, you did a great job translating the difficult bits and providing us with a thoroughly enjoyable recap. Thank you!
I very much enjoyed this episode. It's hilarious watching everyone deal with Beto's partial amnesia.
Like Judy said, there was a lot of new vocab in this episode. I didn't think I'd heard right when Jacqui mentioned a beauty masque of mandrill placenta. Que the hell?
Carlos, you have a good point about Nieves and Connie. It will be very interesting to see these two go head to head. Talk about clash of the titans!
Hombre, you did a great job translating the difficult bits and providing us with a thoroughly enjoyable recap. Thank you!
Greetings all. No snow here but a wet soupy mess, oh joy! We had planned to go to the DC area to have early Christmas with our son and his fiancee since she (a nurse) has to work on the 25th. Not gonna drive into the teeth of THIS storm. HdM, hope your family and friends don't get stuck out in it.
Great recap. It's so nice to see Nieves stand up to Coni. Maybe Nieves can donate a little of her spine to Mau!
Loved the duel but I was afraid Sal was really having a heart attack. I don't know how you were able to watch that part, Judy. Certain things are just too close to home!
Great recap. It's so nice to see Nieves stand up to Coni. Maybe Nieves can donate a little of her spine to Mau!
Loved the duel but I was afraid Sal was really having a heart attack. I don't know how you were able to watch that part, Judy. Certain things are just too close to home!
Hi Emilia. It WAS very hard to watch that part. Awful.
And while I wish Estrella would go back to her curly hair, I find myself remembering Mike's remark about her lovely shoulders. She does seem to have remarkably creamy skin. Hmmm...creamy...thinking about food again. Believe I am on my way to gaining my traditional 7 pounds over Christmas. But "7" is a lucky number, isn't it!?
'Bout time for me to start watching the Buckeyes (playing without their star Evan Turner who fractured vertebrae in his spine) BUT...if you watched Sortilegio Friday, you would have seen "Salvador" with a full head of brownish gray hair as the cranky pharmaceutical-type husband of a slutty (what else?) mujer.
And while I wish Estrella would go back to her curly hair, I find myself remembering Mike's remark about her lovely shoulders. She does seem to have remarkably creamy skin. Hmmm...creamy...thinking about food again. Believe I am on my way to gaining my traditional 7 pounds over Christmas. But "7" is a lucky number, isn't it!?
'Bout time for me to start watching the Buckeyes (playing without their star Evan Turner who fractured vertebrae in his spine) BUT...if you watched Sortilegio Friday, you would have seen "Salvador" with a full head of brownish gray hair as the cranky pharmaceutical-type husband of a slutty (what else?) mujer.
Judy and Emilia, Sal's little act was quite convincing to me as well. He played that very realistically. All that was missing was the godawful ashen look that goes with it.
Hombre, you alluded to Moni not being able to recognize Masked Fury as Mao. Even more difficult to go along with is Estrella not noticing the slight discrepancy in the height and bulk of the two versions of MF. Maybe love truly is blind.
I'm not trying to be mean, but we are enjoying an absolutely glorious day here today. Just a bit cooler than I like(59˚), but the sun is shining beautifully in a clear blue sky. The birds seem happy and there are even a few butterflies flitting about. Bonnie Belle ha a great play date with her best buds Cheyenne and Buster. Two weeks ago yesterday, there was snow. Ya gotta love this Texas weather.
Carlos
Hombre, you alluded to Moni not being able to recognize Masked Fury as Mao. Even more difficult to go along with is Estrella not noticing the slight discrepancy in the height and bulk of the two versions of MF. Maybe love truly is blind.
I'm not trying to be mean, but we are enjoying an absolutely glorious day here today. Just a bit cooler than I like(59˚), but the sun is shining beautifully in a clear blue sky. The birds seem happy and there are even a few butterflies flitting about. Bonnie Belle ha a great play date with her best buds Cheyenne and Buster. Two weeks ago yesterday, there was snow. Ya gotta love this Texas weather.
Carlos
Emelia, we have lots of room, lots of beef, and a couple of bottles of good Bourbon. I can't guarantee good weather, our weatherman would do as well reading bat entrails, but come on down.
I looked ahead to next week on the schedule. Thur. has a movie special, but Fri. shows 2hrs. of un Gancho and 2hrs. of ENDA. I suspect that they'll be retrospectives or repeats and I'm guessing the same for the following week. Do they ever have Mon. off?
Oh, by the way, every year for almost the last 20yrs. we've done a calendar featuring the dog. We began with Clyde Henry (who was that once in a lifetime dog) and continued with the perky Bonnie Belle (without a doubt the Ximena of the dog world). Anyway, if any of you would like to receive a BB 2010 (wow, I never expected to live this long) calendar, please Email me your address.
carlosloma@att.net
I promise not to share that with another living soul and to destoy it as soon as I mail your calendar. This began with about 50 to share with a few close friends and family and we were besieged by complaints from so many other friends, relatives, and acquaintances that we had to reorder that first edition. Anyway, for those interested in seeing more of a beautiful pooch, here's the opportunity.
Carlos
I looked ahead to next week on the schedule. Thur. has a movie special, but Fri. shows 2hrs. of un Gancho and 2hrs. of ENDA. I suspect that they'll be retrospectives or repeats and I'm guessing the same for the following week. Do they ever have Mon. off?
Oh, by the way, every year for almost the last 20yrs. we've done a calendar featuring the dog. We began with Clyde Henry (who was that once in a lifetime dog) and continued with the perky Bonnie Belle (without a doubt the Ximena of the dog world). Anyway, if any of you would like to receive a BB 2010 (wow, I never expected to live this long) calendar, please Email me your address.
carlosloma@att.net
I promise not to share that with another living soul and to destoy it as soon as I mail your calendar. This began with about 50 to share with a few close friends and family and we were besieged by complaints from so many other friends, relatives, and acquaintances that we had to reorder that first edition. Anyway, for those interested in seeing more of a beautiful pooch, here's the opportunity.
Carlos
A 2 hour Gancho on Friday? It's got to be a retrospective right? That's Christmas night, shouldn't they be showing a Christmas special or something? Hombre, I am busy Thursday, Friday and Saturday, but if it is a 2-hour episode of new stuff I could recap the second hour on Sunday so you don't get stuck with the whole thing. We'll see how the episode goes.
Oh dear, I didn't think for a moment that Sal was really sick. Judy, I forgot how that sort of stuff is not funny at all to some people, sorry to be so insensitive. I've notice the weirdest things on this show make me laugh, like Rolu flying off the top of the parking lot for example. Maybe this show strikes me more like a cartoon than real life, further punctuated by the fact that the scenes end in an animated still before each commercial.
Oh dear, I didn't think for a moment that Sal was really sick. Judy, I forgot how that sort of stuff is not funny at all to some people, sorry to be so insensitive. I've notice the weirdest things on this show make me laugh, like Rolu flying off the top of the parking lot for example. Maybe this show strikes me more like a cartoon than real life, further punctuated by the fact that the scenes end in an animated still before each commercial.
Sylvia, I'm afraid I'm right there with you. I'm anticipating Rolu's next attempt at flying with glee. This show is definitely corrupting our sensitivities. A cartoon? Without a doubt. This may be what is making it so much fun for us. This may be why I can love Coni with only the slightest bit of guilt. This may be why our Judy is at times almost embracing violence. What fun! I'm off to fix myself a drink. I have a hankering for a Dark and Stormy.
Carlos
Carlos
Carlos, I definitely want to be signed up for one of your calendars but please let me know the postage so I can reimburse you. This could get very expensive, you know.
I see you're up to your usual mischief over at Sortilegio, with your tongue firmly in cheek defense of Maura, Katia etc. More fun.
I see you're up to your usual mischief over at Sortilegio, with your tongue firmly in cheek defense of Maura, Katia etc. More fun.
And gosh no, Sylvia, I didn't think you were being insensitive. But actually, he was doing a very realistic job of faking a heart attack....and I bought into it hook line and sinker. Quite plausible under the circumstances.
But I loved the ending of the scene. The mutual laughter, the snuggling. Two great actors, playing a scene to perfecion...
But I loved the ending of the scene. The mutual laughter, the snuggling. Two great actors, playing a scene to perfecion...
Hi, all. I also view the show as somewhat of a cartoon, with wrestlers flying around, Rolu's adventures, the numerous cases of coma, amnesia, quick recoveries from just about everything, etc., and I sort of felt Sal was giving Gabi a lesson, just as she had given him one (hence my title), but I also realize the extreme situations sometimes go a little too far. I've noticed some latin shows find lots of fun in practical jokes, such as Qué Locura, in which sometimes they pretend there are earthquakes, they pretend to have people die on the set, all in the name of a practical joke. They never seem to consider how this might affect the person who's being tricked. I hope they have a lot of insurance.
Judy, definitely 7 is a lucky number. Enjoy the food! Also, I did see "Sal" on Sortilegio, where he was pretty intense as a mean husband, showing what a good actor he is.
Sylvia, thanks for offering to recap the 2nd hour if it's two hours of new stuff on Christmas night. I figure it'll be reruns, but if not, that's what we'll do.
Now, as to the weather. Here in Baltimore, we have at least 18 inches of snow, with about 5 more expected. I couldn't get out at all today, but it was nice to have our daughter visiting (and she's staying an extra day now). It should stop by morning, and I'll then (very carefully) start shoveling us out. The snowy blanket is very beautiful, and fortunately, the electricity is working (internet!), and we have plenty of food.
Judy, definitely 7 is a lucky number. Enjoy the food! Also, I did see "Sal" on Sortilegio, where he was pretty intense as a mean husband, showing what a good actor he is.
Sylvia, thanks for offering to recap the 2nd hour if it's two hours of new stuff on Christmas night. I figure it'll be reruns, but if not, that's what we'll do.
Now, as to the weather. Here in Baltimore, we have at least 18 inches of snow, with about 5 more expected. I couldn't get out at all today, but it was nice to have our daughter visiting (and she's staying an extra day now). It should stop by morning, and I'll then (very carefully) start shoveling us out. The snowy blanket is very beautiful, and fortunately, the electricity is working (internet!), and we have plenty of food.
Hombre, that sounds a lot like our hurricane talk. Hey! Best of luck. Please check in from time to time. Stay warm.
Carlos
Carlos
Wow Hombre. Eighteen inches is a lot. I hope your daughter and wife will give you some help shoveling. That is not a one-person job. Ten inches is the most we have ever done and I was happy to have my son out there with me, I can tell you! I gave our snow blower away because it was so huge, I was uncomfortable using it, but I really wished for it that day!
Judy, my wife helped shovel, but my daughter didn't, because either 1) she's on vacation, or 2) we musn't mess up that new manicure. Once I could get the car out, she had a very extensive list of items I should pick up at the grocery store for her meals the next two days. I don't mind, though, I can never say no to my little (28 years old) girl!
It's a good thing I could get out, since I'm scheduled to go the Ravens-Bears football game today at 4:15 at the stadium with my brother. I heard that 700 workers have been working since 1:00 A.M. last night to remove 20 million pounds of snow! (that's what the news said). It should be a fun (but cold) game.
It's a good thing I could get out, since I'm scheduled to go the Ravens-Bears football game today at 4:15 at the stadium with my brother. I heard that 700 workers have been working since 1:00 A.M. last night to remove 20 million pounds of snow! (that's what the news said). It should be a fun (but cold) game.
Wow...enjoy the game...if you can, Hombre. I must say I love Hi-Def TV and Instant Replay for my sports watching.
I'm with you, Judy. There's no place like home... there's no place like home... At least when there are 18" of snow outside! Our son 'only' got 15". We got about an inch but the roads are already dry. Mike's out shopping and I'm baking goodies for the neighbors.
Hombre that was a fantastic recap as always. I love your attention to deails.
The picture of Salvador and Gabriela is so cute! They were very sweet in this episode and I'm glad they always have their time to shine.
I also liked the scene with Estrella and Beto because they were so civil to each other and it was so strange to see. I laughed alot when she explained that the bathroom was outside and he said that was so strange hehe.
I'm at home right now wrapping gifts and messing up the cards. Apparently right now in my family I have thirteen members called Jose (and José), four girls and nine boys. You can call a Jose pepe, chepo and pepín if it's a boy (and if he is called Jose María then he is Chema) and pepa and chepa if it's a girl. I keep messing all their names and nicknames.
Jarocha
The picture of Salvador and Gabriela is so cute! They were very sweet in this episode and I'm glad they always have their time to shine.
I also liked the scene with Estrella and Beto because they were so civil to each other and it was so strange to see. I laughed alot when she explained that the bathroom was outside and he said that was so strange hehe.
I'm at home right now wrapping gifts and messing up the cards. Apparently right now in my family I have thirteen members called Jose (and José), four girls and nine boys. You can call a Jose pepe, chepo and pepín if it's a boy (and if he is called Jose María then he is Chema) and pepa and chepa if it's a girl. I keep messing all their names and nicknames.
Jarocha
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: Sunday, December 20, 2009 at 2:24:00 PM EST
: Sunday, December 20, 2009 at 2:24:00 PM EST
Hombre that was a fantastic recap as always. I love your attention to deails.
The picture of Salvador and Gabriela is so cute! They were very sweet in this episode and I'm glad they always have their time to shine.
I also liked the scene with Estrella and Beto because they were so civil to each other and it was so strange to see. I laughed alot when she explained that the bathroom was outside and he said that was so strange hehe.
I'm at home right now wrapping gifts and messing up the cards. Apparently right now in my family I have thirteen members called Jose (and José), four girls and nine boys. You can call a Jose pepe, chepo and pepín if it's a boy (and if he is called Jose María then he is Chema) and pepa and chepa if it's a girl. I keep messing all their names and nicknames.
Jarocha
The picture of Salvador and Gabriela is so cute! They were very sweet in this episode and I'm glad they always have their time to shine.
I also liked the scene with Estrella and Beto because they were so civil to each other and it was so strange to see. I laughed alot when she explained that the bathroom was outside and he said that was so strange hehe.
I'm at home right now wrapping gifts and messing up the cards. Apparently right now in my family I have thirteen members called Jose (and José), four girls and nine boys. You can call a Jose pepe, chepo and pepín if it's a boy (and if he is called Jose María then he is Chema) and pepa and chepa if it's a girl. I keep messing all their names and nicknames.
Jarocha
Permalink posted by : Sunday, December 20, 2009 at 2:25:00 PM EST
: Sunday, December 20, 2009 at 2:25:00 PM EST
Good luck with the wrapping and the nicknames Jarocha. Had no idea José could inspire so many variations. In English, Joseph can be shortened to Joe, or Joey...but that's it.
Jarocha had me rolling on the floor with all her Jose relatives. My head would be swimming!
Judy, I have some friends who call their Joseph Jo-jo; I'll be that changes when he gets older though.
Judy, I have some friends who call their Joseph Jo-jo; I'll be that changes when he gets older though.
I like the use of Jo for Josephine ever since I read Little Women.
Emilia no problem with the accent, Maria is so popular that nobody puts the accent anymore, even in published works sometimes and Josefa doesnt require an accute accent because the tonic syllable is the penultimate syllable and it ends with a vowel.
Jarocha
Jarocha
Emilia no problem with the accent, Maria is so popular that nobody puts the accent anymore, even in published works sometimes and Josefa doesnt require an accute accent because the tonic syllable is the penultimate syllable and it ends with a vowel.
Jarocha
Jarocha
Permalink posted by : Monday, December 21, 2009 at 1:48:00 AM EST
: Monday, December 21, 2009 at 1:48:00 AM EST
Hombre: Your recap was as delicious as the mouth-watering menu you enjoyed. The vocabulary was stellar - all were a feast!
I roared at "Wilhimena Tell" and Jero "heels for his lady". I so enjoy your writing and the clever comments you intersperse throughout. Gracias.
As Moni actually came out and told Furia Connie was with another, will our lovable but lunkheaded galan be able to do the simple math and come to the reasonable conclusion the baby isn't his? Sigh...
The comments were great.
I'm glad everyone made it through the storm. We had about 20 inches by the time the snow stopped late yesterday afternoon. My husband was away so after I spent almost 4 hours trying to shovel and getting nowhere, I threw myself at the mercy of my town highway department and was able to pay a snowplow to clear part of my driveway so I could get out. Several neighbors had snow blowers but no one volunteered to help me. So much for the Christmas spirit!
Diana
I roared at "Wilhimena Tell" and Jero "heels for his lady". I so enjoy your writing and the clever comments you intersperse throughout. Gracias.
As Moni actually came out and told Furia Connie was with another, will our lovable but lunkheaded galan be able to do the simple math and come to the reasonable conclusion the baby isn't his? Sigh...
The comments were great.
I'm glad everyone made it through the storm. We had about 20 inches by the time the snow stopped late yesterday afternoon. My husband was away so after I spent almost 4 hours trying to shovel and getting nowhere, I threw myself at the mercy of my town highway department and was able to pay a snowplow to clear part of my driveway so I could get out. Several neighbors had snow blowers but no one volunteered to help me. So much for the Christmas spirit!
Diana
Permalink posted by : Monday, December 21, 2009 at 10:40:00 AM EST
: Monday, December 21, 2009 at 10:40:00 AM EST
Utterly OT, but as the Monty Python guys would say, "and now for something completely different",
http://digitalfruitcake.com/#/home
The son of a coworker works for an ad agency where this was created. Perfect for this time of year. My favorites (so far) are "Massage the fruitcake" and "Debate the fruitcake"
http://digitalfruitcake.com/#/home
The son of a coworker works for an ad agency where this was created. Perfect for this time of year. My favorites (so far) are "Massage the fruitcake" and "Debate the fruitcake"
Oh Diana...I am so sorry no one with a snowblower came to help you out. That is terrible. I don't know if Julie (Julie of the 9 pm line) had any snowblowing neighbors but she spent 3 hours trying to dig out her car and the snow just kept blowing back on. She was sore and tired, as I'm sure were you, and still worried about getting to work. Praying that this is your one and only storm this year. And that no more falls during our trek through the mountains.
Thank you amiga! Judy, as always, you knew exactly what the issue was - fear of not being able to get to work today. I am still tired and sore (muscles I didn't know existed) but grateful that I did get out. Julie has my total empathy. Yes, let's hope this was the first and last hurrah for snow this year!
How kind of you to take the time to comment.
Diana
How kind of you to take the time to comment.
Diana
Permalink posted by : Monday, December 21, 2009 at 2:37:00 PM EST
: Monday, December 21, 2009 at 2:37:00 PM EST
Hey hombre....fabulous job, loved the dinner sharing, I could almost taste it, and love the comments on the carrying attire of our Nieves, as well as the funny rendering of the duel, and your narrative in just the right place.
I still haven't seen this but I know your descriptions are so vivid I don't need to. Especially with the pics.
Hope you all hang in there in the snow, and happy holidays to you and yours as well!!!
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I still haven't seen this but I know your descriptions are so vivid I don't need to. Especially with the pics.
Hope you all hang in there in the snow, and happy holidays to you and yours as well!!!
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