Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Gancho Tuesday Feb. 23, 2010 Just Another Day in the Monastery: Self-Flagellation With A Root Vegetable
Well, we seem to be treading water here of late. Or circling the drain. Mauricio and Isabel went round and round and didn't get anywhere. But clearly Isabel is way, waaaay smarter than Mauricio. (But then who isn't?) Monita is still in the dark about her mother's true feelings but that's a good thing. Lalu is getting weary of chasing Arny with no payoff; and Arny is weary of being chased. Luisa seems to have lost both Andrés (good!) and Ivan (too bad). Beto has finally left the monastery (good thing) and found out Marcos is not his dad (very good thing). Connie's been chasing frantically all over town for those dangerous red envelopes (VERY good thing, serves her right) but has compromised Christian by laying some heel-rockin' kisses on him. (oooooh so bad)
Don Cesar and Nieves are finally talking again (good thing) and our coiffure-challenged boxing coach is vowing to "Luchar por su amor" (excellent thing!) Still...with all that, not sure the plot advanced very much.... but so what?...there were still some funny moments. (and that's a good thing.)
We start the episode with Mauricio, as always, confused by Gabriela's suspicions of Oscar. She thinks he's behind Lorenza's convenient disappearance from the asylum. He accuses her of wanting to make this into a terror film. Dang right! And Oscar is the psychopathic assassin. Trying to penetrate Mauricio's mind is like Sisyphus rolling that rock up the hill. Big ol' rock comes right back down again. Start over. Get nowhere.
But wait. Light breaks on the horizon. Monita appears. All is well. I know everything Mauricio, she exults. Whoops. Mauricio's suddenly worried. Mama Isabel appears ,beaming like a fashion-conscious Mother of the Year ,all tenderness and warm fuzzies. Mauricio squints his lovely but vacuous little eyes. But mama keeps on beaming and thanking him for helping protect her little Monita.
Mientras tanto, Connie has come up with a plan to get the red envelope from Christian. She's under arrest, mind you, and he's assiduously patting her down. She's cooing and groaning and loving it when he puts his hands on her. Qué?! Ah, our nights of passion, she continues, but you promised you'd tell Paula about us. You know how exciting men in uniform are. (Supposedly this is true. When I was a reporter, the guys would tell me even a uniform on a hangar could get laid with no problem. I wasn't about to test the theory.) Anyway, Connie proceeds to lay a great big seismic kiss, or two or three, on Christian, who offers very little resistance.
Now, back to the Bat Cave and the discussion. Gabriela is moved to tears by the tender reconciliation of Isabel and Monita. If only Salvador could come back to life in the same way, and they could live the rest of their lives together. Isabel keeps pouring it on (while Mauricio squints furiously in the background). Yes, I'd love to get to know you better, Gaby. I know how much you all love my daughter. And she is wonderful, my daughter is "un ser lleno de luz" (a being full of light). Really, the actress is doing a great job carrying off this charade.
But Connie, not so much. While Christian frantically tries to convince Paula that there's nothing between Constanza and him, Connie is sitting on his car frantically wiping off her mouth. And wipes some more. And even more. But Paula wants his taser. And gets his taser. And zaps him in the nether regions. And clever Connie reaches in the patrol car, grabs the red envelope and scoots off. Once again, our shapely snake in the grass outwits her slower companions.
And Isabel is also outwitting her audience. Monita is musing about how Connie kept telling her her mom didn't love her. But now that she's talked with mom, it's all cleared up! Yes, coos Isabel. Instead of great harm, great good has been done. (Mauricio scowls). Yet Gaby, our smart one, has one more question. Why do you need to hide Isabel? Our treacherous mom graces Gabriela with her Mona Lisa smile and we break for ads.
If you think the confusion gets cleared up, you're wrong. But Isabel cleverly skates around the problem, saying simply that she's more worried about protecting Monita than protecting herself. Hmmm. What? Is Oscar involved in this somehow? persists Gaby. Nope. Mystery remains. For Gaby and Monita anyway.
And for Lalu and Arny? Well, the confusion continues there as well. Lalu's been rejected so often and so determinedly, he's on the point of tears. Is it because he doesn't have "los labios carnoso y sensuales cono los de Anglina Jolie (no translation needed, right?). Nopis. It's because kisses are not an interchange of love but of germs. (Do you think Ximena noticed the resemblance to the love letter here?) And besides Arny has never kissed anyone. No one. Not a man, not a woman. "Nadie nació para mi; yo no naci para amar" (There's no one for me; I wasn't born to love.) Wow. If that isn't a gay statement, what is? exults Lalu. And Ximena is ready to help Arny break down those barriers. Still, Lalu may have had enough already." Harta, bastanta y suficienta" is how he's feeling at the moment. But Ximena holds out one last hope. Lalu can come along with her and the other gals to visit the witch. Love potion, spell, ritual...whatever. They'll find something to make Arny fall in love with him. Can hardly wait for this episode, can you?
Connie meanwhile is bracing Oscar and Jeronimo. Oscar is loving her fighting spirit. A worthy opponent indeed. She's ready to fold though. Enough of these stupid games. I'll give you your share. Sorry! The rest of the red envelopes are out there. Get cracking lady or the jig is up. So off she goes again. This time in search of Beto.
And Beto? He's in the kitchen of Club Benedict (thanks Carlos) stocking up on bread (three huge loaves), assorted vegetables and wine. His own version of fasting. Brother Thomás catches him. Stop it now or you're outta here. Beto defends himself (so much for the Vow of Silence) and also accuses Thomás of breaking the "Eleventh Commandment"...no spying! They bicker back and forth while Beto penitently whips himself with a carrot. This alone was worth the episode. Self-flagellation with a root vegetable. Doesn't get better than this.
Oh yes it does. Don Cesar in a lavender polyester suit and lilac shirt. Now there's a fashion statement I can get behind. Of course now that they've broken up, Nieves clashes horribly (thanks Vivi). She's in Monita red and yellow, with red and yellow yarn AND streaks in her hair. My eyeballs are bleeding just looking at her. Cesar's got his hopes up. You realized you needed me! You came for me! Hell no, I came because Beto and Monita are missing and I'm worried.
Dang! Back at the Bat Cave, Vampire Bat Isabel is still holding sway, assuring Mauricio that it would take her a lifetime to thank him for loving her adorable daughter as no other man could. Mau squints, squirms and glowers while Isabel enjoys every minute of it. In fact, she's worked it so effectively that now Mauricio has to offer to let her stay in the Bat Cave for as long as she wants. Monita is thrilled. Isabel amused. Mauricio, as usual, dazed and confused.
Good. We're returned to Nieves and Cesar. They're squabbling now about who broke whose heart. Yes, he left without saying goodbye....because she was yearning for the love of her youth. Alright, yes, she kissed Marcos. And want to know what she did after that? God, no, bleats Cesar. Well, nuthin' continues Nieves. I told him I had a good man at my side. And I wouldn't betray him. Cesar's ready to leap over the desk and make up pronto but Nieves isn't having any. Not after he doubted her. No way. Thank you very much.
Meanwhile, trouble is brewing at the schoolyard. We're all agreed that Andrés is a slimy, oily little creep, right? Anyway, he's making some moves on Luisa and she's timidly backing up. Aldo's not around, when he should be, so Andrés is offering a ride home. But first, a little besito, no? No. Ivan arrives at just that moment. Don't touch her. Pow. Knocks him to the ground. Bloody nose. Fight continues. Looks pretty real. Upshot. Andrés learns Ivan is really her "novio" instead of just a friend. Ivan learns that Luis has dissed him as "just a friend". Final tally. Luisa and Dany have to walk home. Alone. No novio no nuthin'. Another lesson learned.
But will Mauricio learn his lessons? Isabel is quite the teacher, let me tell you. Now that Monita's been sent back to the neighborhood (to calm her friends' fears) Isabel is giving Mau the 411 on who holds the card in the relationship. A mother's love is sacred. If he goes against her, who will Monita believe? Isabel, of course. She holds her in the palm of her hand and can manipulate her anyway she wants because Monita is so hungry, so desperate for a mother's love. Punto. Of course Mau plods on, vowing he's going to play by his rules not Isabel's but frankly he's outmatched here.
In the midst of all this, we have a brief scene where Connie's stuck in traffic, frantically trying to get to Beto's house. She's on the phone with Jacqui and Marcos and pitching her usual fit. Jacqui and Marcos are looking quite cosy though. Could marital reconciliation be on the way? Well, back to bitter Isabel.
Little by little, we're learning Isabel's strategy. She's determined not to let Marcos get near his daughter, as punishment for Marcos' rejection of HER, Isabel. But you're harming your daughter, blusters Mau. But if you tell her I hate her, you'll be harming her even more, counters Isabel. I've cried tears of blood, she continues, switching into "devoted mother mode" and you're going to stand in the way of our being together and loving each other? Isabel wins this round, as we knew she would. Mauricio surprises her by letting her know he's met Marcos and talked with him but she's unperturbed. And warns Mauricio not to trust Marcos. There's more squabbling. Mau is still blustering that he won't play Isabel's game, Isabel's dismissing him as naive. As far as she's concerned, Marcos will never get close to Monita and will never heal the rift between her and Connie. And will that make you happy? queries Mau. No, but it will satisfy me, retorts Isabel. But if you tell her "the truth", your truth, you'll condemn Valentina to the life I've always lived....a life without love, a life of absolute bitterness. Round 2 to Isabel as well.
Now, what about Brother Beto? What will make him happy? Well, wine...sacramental wine... for starters. What happened to the bread and water fast? Wine is like water for me, reasons Beto. Brother Thomás disagrees and this time Beto' s out for good. I've been kicked out of better places, mutters our naco, as he trudges back to the vecindad. And Mom. Who matches him color-wise. Both are in red and gold (as is Monita). She's anxiously patting his backside, making sure he's still got everything he left with. Well not so much. His stomach is absolutely empty and needs filling with a lot more than that banana he's inhaling. What's more, he has some serious bawling out to do. How could she have neglected to tell him he was Marcos' offspring? How could she let him commit that heinous sin!? Nieves, hot and bothered and fanning herself with zounds! a red envelope...reassures Beto that Marcos was lying. Just a big fib to keep Beto and Connie from getting together. Because Beto, like Mom, is just a "poca cosa" for Marcos and not good enough for his daughter. Now Beto grabs the envelope and starts fanning himself. Whew! he sighs, spotting Connie. We're not siblings! No, she cries, launching herself into his arms, locking lips and quickly filching the red envelope while they kiss.
Gotta love this Connie. Great legs, great clothes, great hair, great kisser, great strategy. Who needs morals?
Previews: Aldo tells Oscar he went to the country house and saw Lorenza. Oscar looks worried. Constanza ferrets through Monita's things, looking for the next red envelope. Moni catches her, challenges her to a fight and knocks her out
Vocabulary:
dar alta por cuerda = to release (from hospital or asylum) because she's sane (Gabriela doubting why Lorenza would be released)
un ser lleno de luz = a light-filled being, a wonderful being
pero esto no se va a quedar = but things aren't going to stay this way (thanks Sandy)
de golpe = suddenly
un genio de mil demonios = in a dickens of a mood (Marcos talking about how angry Connie is)
cusca, cusca! = Beto insulting his mother for her supposedly loose morals
voltear la tortilla = turn things around
nadie nació para mi y yo no naci para amar = no one was born for me and I was not born to love
harta, bastanta y suficienta = enough already!
Dicho of the Day:
Hay muchos modos de matar las pulgas. There are more ways than one to skin a cat.
Not sure what this has to do with the episode, but I like the dicho.
Don Cesar and Nieves are finally talking again (good thing) and our coiffure-challenged boxing coach is vowing to "Luchar por su amor" (excellent thing!) Still...with all that, not sure the plot advanced very much.... but so what?...there were still some funny moments. (and that's a good thing.)
We start the episode with Mauricio, as always, confused by Gabriela's suspicions of Oscar. She thinks he's behind Lorenza's convenient disappearance from the asylum. He accuses her of wanting to make this into a terror film. Dang right! And Oscar is the psychopathic assassin. Trying to penetrate Mauricio's mind is like Sisyphus rolling that rock up the hill. Big ol' rock comes right back down again. Start over. Get nowhere.
But wait. Light breaks on the horizon. Monita appears. All is well. I know everything Mauricio, she exults. Whoops. Mauricio's suddenly worried. Mama Isabel appears ,beaming like a fashion-conscious Mother of the Year ,all tenderness and warm fuzzies. Mauricio squints his lovely but vacuous little eyes. But mama keeps on beaming and thanking him for helping protect her little Monita.
Mientras tanto, Connie has come up with a plan to get the red envelope from Christian. She's under arrest, mind you, and he's assiduously patting her down. She's cooing and groaning and loving it when he puts his hands on her. Qué?! Ah, our nights of passion, she continues, but you promised you'd tell Paula about us. You know how exciting men in uniform are. (Supposedly this is true. When I was a reporter, the guys would tell me even a uniform on a hangar could get laid with no problem. I wasn't about to test the theory.) Anyway, Connie proceeds to lay a great big seismic kiss, or two or three, on Christian, who offers very little resistance.
Now, back to the Bat Cave and the discussion. Gabriela is moved to tears by the tender reconciliation of Isabel and Monita. If only Salvador could come back to life in the same way, and they could live the rest of their lives together. Isabel keeps pouring it on (while Mauricio squints furiously in the background). Yes, I'd love to get to know you better, Gaby. I know how much you all love my daughter. And she is wonderful, my daughter is "un ser lleno de luz" (a being full of light). Really, the actress is doing a great job carrying off this charade.
But Connie, not so much. While Christian frantically tries to convince Paula that there's nothing between Constanza and him, Connie is sitting on his car frantically wiping off her mouth. And wipes some more. And even more. But Paula wants his taser. And gets his taser. And zaps him in the nether regions. And clever Connie reaches in the patrol car, grabs the red envelope and scoots off. Once again, our shapely snake in the grass outwits her slower companions.
And Isabel is also outwitting her audience. Monita is musing about how Connie kept telling her her mom didn't love her. But now that she's talked with mom, it's all cleared up! Yes, coos Isabel. Instead of great harm, great good has been done. (Mauricio scowls). Yet Gaby, our smart one, has one more question. Why do you need to hide Isabel? Our treacherous mom graces Gabriela with her Mona Lisa smile and we break for ads.
If you think the confusion gets cleared up, you're wrong. But Isabel cleverly skates around the problem, saying simply that she's more worried about protecting Monita than protecting herself. Hmmm. What? Is Oscar involved in this somehow? persists Gaby. Nope. Mystery remains. For Gaby and Monita anyway.
And for Lalu and Arny? Well, the confusion continues there as well. Lalu's been rejected so often and so determinedly, he's on the point of tears. Is it because he doesn't have "los labios carnoso y sensuales cono los de Anglina Jolie (no translation needed, right?). Nopis. It's because kisses are not an interchange of love but of germs. (Do you think Ximena noticed the resemblance to the love letter here?) And besides Arny has never kissed anyone. No one. Not a man, not a woman. "Nadie nació para mi; yo no naci para amar" (There's no one for me; I wasn't born to love.) Wow. If that isn't a gay statement, what is? exults Lalu. And Ximena is ready to help Arny break down those barriers. Still, Lalu may have had enough already." Harta, bastanta y suficienta" is how he's feeling at the moment. But Ximena holds out one last hope. Lalu can come along with her and the other gals to visit the witch. Love potion, spell, ritual...whatever. They'll find something to make Arny fall in love with him. Can hardly wait for this episode, can you?
Connie meanwhile is bracing Oscar and Jeronimo. Oscar is loving her fighting spirit. A worthy opponent indeed. She's ready to fold though. Enough of these stupid games. I'll give you your share. Sorry! The rest of the red envelopes are out there. Get cracking lady or the jig is up. So off she goes again. This time in search of Beto.
And Beto? He's in the kitchen of Club Benedict (thanks Carlos) stocking up on bread (three huge loaves), assorted vegetables and wine. His own version of fasting. Brother Thomás catches him. Stop it now or you're outta here. Beto defends himself (so much for the Vow of Silence) and also accuses Thomás of breaking the "Eleventh Commandment"...no spying! They bicker back and forth while Beto penitently whips himself with a carrot. This alone was worth the episode. Self-flagellation with a root vegetable. Doesn't get better than this.
Oh yes it does. Don Cesar in a lavender polyester suit and lilac shirt. Now there's a fashion statement I can get behind. Of course now that they've broken up, Nieves clashes horribly (thanks Vivi). She's in Monita red and yellow, with red and yellow yarn AND streaks in her hair. My eyeballs are bleeding just looking at her. Cesar's got his hopes up. You realized you needed me! You came for me! Hell no, I came because Beto and Monita are missing and I'm worried.
Dang! Back at the Bat Cave, Vampire Bat Isabel is still holding sway, assuring Mauricio that it would take her a lifetime to thank him for loving her adorable daughter as no other man could. Mau squints, squirms and glowers while Isabel enjoys every minute of it. In fact, she's worked it so effectively that now Mauricio has to offer to let her stay in the Bat Cave for as long as she wants. Monita is thrilled. Isabel amused. Mauricio, as usual, dazed and confused.
Good. We're returned to Nieves and Cesar. They're squabbling now about who broke whose heart. Yes, he left without saying goodbye....because she was yearning for the love of her youth. Alright, yes, she kissed Marcos. And want to know what she did after that? God, no, bleats Cesar. Well, nuthin' continues Nieves. I told him I had a good man at my side. And I wouldn't betray him. Cesar's ready to leap over the desk and make up pronto but Nieves isn't having any. Not after he doubted her. No way. Thank you very much.
Meanwhile, trouble is brewing at the schoolyard. We're all agreed that Andrés is a slimy, oily little creep, right? Anyway, he's making some moves on Luisa and she's timidly backing up. Aldo's not around, when he should be, so Andrés is offering a ride home. But first, a little besito, no? No. Ivan arrives at just that moment. Don't touch her. Pow. Knocks him to the ground. Bloody nose. Fight continues. Looks pretty real. Upshot. Andrés learns Ivan is really her "novio" instead of just a friend. Ivan learns that Luis has dissed him as "just a friend". Final tally. Luisa and Dany have to walk home. Alone. No novio no nuthin'. Another lesson learned.
But will Mauricio learn his lessons? Isabel is quite the teacher, let me tell you. Now that Monita's been sent back to the neighborhood (to calm her friends' fears) Isabel is giving Mau the 411 on who holds the card in the relationship. A mother's love is sacred. If he goes against her, who will Monita believe? Isabel, of course. She holds her in the palm of her hand and can manipulate her anyway she wants because Monita is so hungry, so desperate for a mother's love. Punto. Of course Mau plods on, vowing he's going to play by his rules not Isabel's but frankly he's outmatched here.
In the midst of all this, we have a brief scene where Connie's stuck in traffic, frantically trying to get to Beto's house. She's on the phone with Jacqui and Marcos and pitching her usual fit. Jacqui and Marcos are looking quite cosy though. Could marital reconciliation be on the way? Well, back to bitter Isabel.
Little by little, we're learning Isabel's strategy. She's determined not to let Marcos get near his daughter, as punishment for Marcos' rejection of HER, Isabel. But you're harming your daughter, blusters Mau. But if you tell her I hate her, you'll be harming her even more, counters Isabel. I've cried tears of blood, she continues, switching into "devoted mother mode" and you're going to stand in the way of our being together and loving each other? Isabel wins this round, as we knew she would. Mauricio surprises her by letting her know he's met Marcos and talked with him but she's unperturbed. And warns Mauricio not to trust Marcos. There's more squabbling. Mau is still blustering that he won't play Isabel's game, Isabel's dismissing him as naive. As far as she's concerned, Marcos will never get close to Monita and will never heal the rift between her and Connie. And will that make you happy? queries Mau. No, but it will satisfy me, retorts Isabel. But if you tell her "the truth", your truth, you'll condemn Valentina to the life I've always lived....a life without love, a life of absolute bitterness. Round 2 to Isabel as well.
Now, what about Brother Beto? What will make him happy? Well, wine...sacramental wine... for starters. What happened to the bread and water fast? Wine is like water for me, reasons Beto. Brother Thomás disagrees and this time Beto' s out for good. I've been kicked out of better places, mutters our naco, as he trudges back to the vecindad. And Mom. Who matches him color-wise. Both are in red and gold (as is Monita). She's anxiously patting his backside, making sure he's still got everything he left with. Well not so much. His stomach is absolutely empty and needs filling with a lot more than that banana he's inhaling. What's more, he has some serious bawling out to do. How could she have neglected to tell him he was Marcos' offspring? How could she let him commit that heinous sin!? Nieves, hot and bothered and fanning herself with zounds! a red envelope...reassures Beto that Marcos was lying. Just a big fib to keep Beto and Connie from getting together. Because Beto, like Mom, is just a "poca cosa" for Marcos and not good enough for his daughter. Now Beto grabs the envelope and starts fanning himself. Whew! he sighs, spotting Connie. We're not siblings! No, she cries, launching herself into his arms, locking lips and quickly filching the red envelope while they kiss.
Gotta love this Connie. Great legs, great clothes, great hair, great kisser, great strategy. Who needs morals?
Previews: Aldo tells Oscar he went to the country house and saw Lorenza. Oscar looks worried. Constanza ferrets through Monita's things, looking for the next red envelope. Moni catches her, challenges her to a fight and knocks her out
Vocabulary:
dar alta por cuerda = to release (from hospital or asylum) because she's sane (Gabriela doubting why Lorenza would be released)
un ser lleno de luz = a light-filled being, a wonderful being
pero esto no se va a quedar = but things aren't going to stay this way (thanks Sandy)
de golpe = suddenly
un genio de mil demonios = in a dickens of a mood (Marcos talking about how angry Connie is)
cusca, cusca! = Beto insulting his mother for her supposedly loose morals
voltear la tortilla = turn things around
nadie nació para mi y yo no naci para amar = no one was born for me and I was not born to love
harta, bastanta y suficienta = enough already!
Dicho of the Day:
Hay muchos modos de matar las pulgas. There are more ways than one to skin a cat.
Not sure what this has to do with the episode, but I like the dicho.
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Judy,
We just got home and here was your recap waiting for me. Can't wait to watch, you make it sound so appealing and fun. I'm certainly glad the Moni Mom marathon is over. I can't wait to see Beto flagellating himself with a carrot. That sounds so... Beto. What a great recap. Were the CCs any better? I guess I'll find out in a few minutes.
There was a huge article about #21 in the sports section of USA Today today. What an appealing young man. They were talking about him turning pro this year, however. Is that likely?
It snowed on us on the drive home today. This is our second snow this year. It never snows here.
Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your recap. Top notch as always.
I'm glad Lalo will join the ladies at the witch's. Should add to the merriment. I wonder if the witch will be an old friend from previous TNs.
Carlos
We just got home and here was your recap waiting for me. Can't wait to watch, you make it sound so appealing and fun. I'm certainly glad the Moni Mom marathon is over. I can't wait to see Beto flagellating himself with a carrot. That sounds so... Beto. What a great recap. Were the CCs any better? I guess I'll find out in a few minutes.
There was a huge article about #21 in the sports section of USA Today today. What an appealing young man. They were talking about him turning pro this year, however. Is that likely?
It snowed on us on the drive home today. This is our second snow this year. It never snows here.
Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your recap. Top notch as always.
I'm glad Lalo will join the ladies at the witch's. Should add to the merriment. I wonder if the witch will be an old friend from previous TNs.
Carlos
Judy,
Great title - and a great scene. I knew Beto couldn't last long in the monastery but it was fun watching him. Right up to the last still making puns about the friars having a "habit" of wearing skirts.
Coni was in great form tonight - her "no me toques" as Oscar left her with an envelope to decipher -- her seduction scene with Christian to distract him from the red envelope. Emotions just flow over her face. She does more with a tiny facial movement than anybody I know. But tonight she had competition from Issy, who could turn the mother love on and off like a spigot.
Thanks for the rapid recap -- what a fun episode.
Gotta go see if the second half is going better for Syracuse.
Güera
Great title - and a great scene. I knew Beto couldn't last long in the monastery but it was fun watching him. Right up to the last still making puns about the friars having a "habit" of wearing skirts.
Coni was in great form tonight - her "no me toques" as Oscar left her with an envelope to decipher -- her seduction scene with Christian to distract him from the red envelope. Emotions just flow over her face. She does more with a tiny facial movement than anybody I know. But tonight she had competition from Issy, who could turn the mother love on and off like a spigot.
Thanks for the rapid recap -- what a fun episode.
Gotta go see if the second half is going better for Syracuse.
Güera
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: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 8:12:00 PM EST
: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 8:12:00 PM EST
Thanks for the great recap Judy. Boy you all got that right, Isabel can turn that caring mother routine on and off just like that. Better than old Babs from MEPS even. :)
Beto lasted longer than I thought he would. I didn't think he would make it the first meal. At least now he knows it was just a lie and we can see more of him and Coni together.
Looking at avances, so much for that training that Coni was supposed to be doing. A couple of punches and she's out. Just like Jero, looks like she has a glass jaw. :)
Beto lasted longer than I thought he would. I didn't think he would make it the first meal. At least now he knows it was just a lie and we can see more of him and Coni together.
Looking at avances, so much for that training that Coni was supposed to be doing. A couple of punches and she's out. Just like Jero, looks like she has a glass jaw. :)
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 8:29:00 PM EST
: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 8:29:00 PM EST
Nice job amiga. You had me howling with your title and I couldn't wait to read the recap which I was able to do while watching the episode. What a luxury.
I was hoping that Beto would make it through the week at Club Benedict; those scenes are so damn funny. But as Jeff points out we were lucky to have him there as long as we did.
ITA with Güera, Coni was in top form tonight. Actually, she carried tonight's episode. If it weren't for the spectacular acting these filler episodes would feel just like, well, filler. Everyone was just great but Coni shone.
Anyway, this was a fantastic recap of yet another fun episode. Judy, I just love your vocab and dichos. Well done!
I was hoping that Beto would make it through the week at Club Benedict; those scenes are so damn funny. But as Jeff points out we were lucky to have him there as long as we did.
ITA with Güera, Coni was in top form tonight. Actually, she carried tonight's episode. If it weren't for the spectacular acting these filler episodes would feel just like, well, filler. Everyone was just great but Coni shone.
Anyway, this was a fantastic recap of yet another fun episode. Judy, I just love your vocab and dichos. Well done!
Well, SU did pull it out in the second half. Go Orange!
And yes, it's great to be able to see Coni & Beto together again. They've been pretty innovative so far with the hunt for red envelopes. It's given Coni a chance to chew a lot of scenery -- and to steal a lot of scenes..
Güera from (Yea!) Syracuse
And yes, it's great to be able to see Coni & Beto together again. They've been pretty innovative so far with the hunt for red envelopes. It's given Coni a chance to chew a lot of scenery -- and to steal a lot of scenes..
Güera from (Yea!) Syracuse
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 10:53:00 PM EST
: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 10:53:00 PM EST
Judy, Judy, Judy:
What a title! What a recap. Gracias por todos.
I am not surprised that dear Beto has been ejected from Club Benedict. Tossing back sacramental wine straight from the bottle and making off with the whole monastery's daily ration of bread is not the straight and narrow path to canonization. But when he pulled that carrot from his pocket as though it was an afterthought, I fell in love with smelly Roberto all over again. It is a true story that for folks who make me laugh I am a cheap date.
After today here is my nomination for our cobra Hissabel's theme song...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1ILPl5FQaM
What a title! What a recap. Gracias por todos.
I am not surprised that dear Beto has been ejected from Club Benedict. Tossing back sacramental wine straight from the bottle and making off with the whole monastery's daily ration of bread is not the straight and narrow path to canonization. But when he pulled that carrot from his pocket as though it was an afterthought, I fell in love with smelly Roberto all over again. It is a true story that for folks who make me laugh I am a cheap date.
After today here is my nomination for our cobra Hissabel's theme song...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1ILPl5FQaM
Hi Carlos. Alas, it seems as if Evan will go pro. The media has talked about nothing else all year ; they talked about it last year also, but then he kept saying he was staying put. This year he's saying nothing.
He's already stayed three years, unlike the ungrateful OSU fellows who jumped ship after just one year (four who shall remain nameless). He enjoys college life and is well-loved on campus.
If he stayed, I think we could really have a top-tier team next year. And I, selfishly, want another year to watch him play because he is truly magical. Not quite as incredible as he was before the fall and fractures, but still....a wonder to behold.
As is Beto. I can't help but think that classic ecclesiastical flailing of the shoulders with the carrot was his own spontaneous comic genius. What a scene!
He's already stayed three years, unlike the ungrateful OSU fellows who jumped ship after just one year (four who shall remain nameless). He enjoys college life and is well-loved on campus.
If he stayed, I think we could really have a top-tier team next year. And I, selfishly, want another year to watch him play because he is truly magical. Not quite as incredible as he was before the fall and fractures, but still....a wonder to behold.
As is Beto. I can't help but think that classic ecclesiastical flailing of the shoulders with the carrot was his own spontaneous comic genius. What a scene!
Jeff and Güera...glad you enjoyed the Beto scenes in the monastery as much as I did. And Connie certainly had herself a dramatic and comedic field day in this one. Poor Christian. He did a great job of looking befuddled, even before Paula zapped him with the taser.
And Güera..the upside of the 3 pm showing is we can watch our basketball games without conflict! Glad Syracuse won again. Hope all three of our teams, Baylor, OSU and Syracuse go a loooong way in the NCAA.
Sandy...I always root for the Tenn. women's basketball team. Do you watch at all?
And Güera..the upside of the 3 pm showing is we can watch our basketball games without conflict! Glad Syracuse won again. Hope all three of our teams, Baylor, OSU and Syracuse go a loooong way in the NCAA.
Sandy...I always root for the Tenn. women's basketball team. Do you watch at all?
Elna June...what a fun clip. Nobody does songs like Disney and the hynotic eyes...so like our Hissabel.
I loved your quip that, for humor, you're a "cheap date". When gals used to fantasize about what movie lover they'd want, I always picked Walter Matthau. Why? Because romance only occupies a few moments out of the day, but humor gets you through the rest of it. I want a man who can make me laugh day in and day out, once the passion slows down.
I loved your quip that, for humor, you're a "cheap date". When gals used to fantasize about what movie lover they'd want, I always picked Walter Matthau. Why? Because romance only occupies a few moments out of the day, but humor gets you through the rest of it. I want a man who can make me laugh day in and day out, once the passion slows down.
Oh and Jeff...sometimes they fool us with those previews. Y'know, in tonight's episode, maybe Connie will spring back up and KO Monita. Our Constanza has been unbeatable in every desperate situation so far. Anyone who can stand up to Oscar is probably getting help from the Dark Forces, is my guess. Has anyone noticed, does she cast a shadow? And does Isabel?
Judy, I would say it is best that Evan turn pro next year for sure. One of those others that shall remain nameless has totally broke down since he turned pro. You can'y chance that happening to you in college instead of after you sign for the big bucks. Besides we don't want to play him any more anyway. :)
You're right, sometimes those avances can be tricky. Looked truer than many this time, we'll find out today.
You're right, sometimes those avances can be tricky. Looked truer than many this time, we'll find out today.
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 8:45:00 AM EST
: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 8:45:00 AM EST
Elna June that's absolutely perfect! Yes it's definitely Hissabel. OK you inspired me to poke around youtube and this is what I found. I swear I'm not trying to be a topper but I couldn't resist. EJ what do you think?
Confie en mi
Confie en mi
Judy, beautifully done. What is it about, “Self-Flagellation With A Root Vegetable,” that grabs your attention?......It’s funny! Speaking of laughs in a long relationship, just from reading your recaps and posts, I bet you and Mr. JudyB have had a laugh or two along the way. Judy, I don’t watch sports, but of course I know the incredible respect that the fans have for Pat Summitt, an excellence coach and private person!
Speaking of funny, my daily laugh will diminish now that Beto has left Club Benedict. Watching him play off of Tómas was my entertainment for the day...week! That dern bread looked good!
Speaking of “A Mother’s Love,” , (thanks Carlos!), seems that Hissabel is going the way of “parental alienation.” ( got this term from listening to the actor, Alec Baldwin!) Said simply....”Take that your SOB, you made me miserable, I’ll use our offspring to make you miserable.” (EJ can define this better than I can!) At least she has the goodness (!) to be up front about it. Why do I want her to turn her life around? Do you think a puppy would help?
JudyB does “pero esto no se va a quedar” mean that things are or aren’t going to stay this way? The “no” is throwing me off! We’ve talked about insulting words directed at women, I guess we need to add “cusca” to our list.
EJ, how’s the kitty?
Speaking of funny, my daily laugh will diminish now that Beto has left Club Benedict. Watching him play off of Tómas was my entertainment for the day...week! That dern bread looked good!
Speaking of “A Mother’s Love,” , (thanks Carlos!), seems that Hissabel is going the way of “parental alienation.” ( got this term from listening to the actor, Alec Baldwin!) Said simply....”Take that your SOB, you made me miserable, I’ll use our offspring to make you miserable.” (EJ can define this better than I can!) At least she has the goodness (!) to be up front about it. Why do I want her to turn her life around? Do you think a puppy would help?
JudyB does “pero esto no se va a quedar” mean that things are or aren’t going to stay this way? The “no” is throwing me off! We’ve talked about insulting words directed at women, I guess we need to add “cusca” to our list.
EJ, how’s the kitty?
Yesterday' episode was a lot of fun. Ordinarily I don't get a big kick out of Mauricio (borrring), but I got such pleasure watching him yesterday. The look on his face as he stood there silently seething as Isabel worked her charm was well done. I believe that she was enjoying it even more. That was some unexpectedly good acting from our favorite Irish Setter.
Pau is always amusing with Cristian's TAZER in her hand, and Coni was special yesterday. Iz'm really interested in seeing the endgame and results of this race with time Oscar and Jero have arranged for her. She has certainly regained her composure near panic. Now she seems more annoyed.
The school yard fight was well staged and little Dani was so cute trying to understand what was going on. I loved how Luisa was treating her. She was so much like a real life big sister, grabbing her hand almost like a purse she has to keep up with.
I'm still having trouble seeing Ximena and Arnie as a pair. It just doesn't feel quite right.
I sure hope Diana is OK. I'm missing her.
Carlos
Pau is always amusing with Cristian's TAZER in her hand, and Coni was special yesterday. Iz'm really interested in seeing the endgame and results of this race with time Oscar and Jero have arranged for her. She has certainly regained her composure near panic. Now she seems more annoyed.
The school yard fight was well staged and little Dani was so cute trying to understand what was going on. I loved how Luisa was treating her. She was so much like a real life big sister, grabbing her hand almost like a purse she has to keep up with.
I'm still having trouble seeing Ximena and Arnie as a pair. It just doesn't feel quite right.
I sure hope Diana is OK. I'm missing her.
Carlos
Sandy, I need you as my editor! Left out the "not". Thank you.
Actually, Mr. JudyB doesn't really get my sense of humor. I'll be cracking up at something and he'll look at me quietly and quizically....like what IS the deal here? Oldest daughter pretty much the same. The other two children have my sense of humor even though their mother's boisterous laugh sometimes embarrasses(sp/) them.
Fortunately my students and my pastor think I'm funny.
Actually, Mr. JudyB doesn't really get my sense of humor. I'll be cracking up at something and he'll look at me quietly and quizically....like what IS the deal here? Oldest daughter pretty much the same. The other two children have my sense of humor even though their mother's boisterous laugh sometimes embarrasses(sp/) them.
Fortunately my students and my pastor think I'm funny.
Jeff, well my heart breaks for the nameless one who keeps getting injured, but my take on it is that the injuries are due to going pro too soon. Those big boys were knocking him around, plus the grueling schedule took its toll.
On the other hand, I would hate to see Evan suffer a career-ending injury before he got a little money. And his fall was terrifying. Couldn't I have it both ways? like Connie seems to?
On the other hand, I would hate to see Evan suffer a career-ending injury before he got a little money. And his fall was terrifying. Couldn't I have it both ways? like Connie seems to?
So it's TAZER instead of TASER? Spelling is always a big mystery for me.
I miss Diana too and fear that coming back to work too early after a bout with the flu has laid her low again. I know she has some time off coming from work but this is a miserable way to spend it! On the other hand, maybe she got to see yesterday's show and there were certainly some wonderful comedic moments (Connie, Beto, Christian) in it.
Love your characterization of Luisa grabbing Dany's hand "like a purse". You've got a way with words, doc.
I miss Diana too and fear that coming back to work too early after a bout with the flu has laid her low again. I know she has some time off coming from work but this is a miserable way to spend it! On the other hand, maybe she got to see yesterday's show and there were certainly some wonderful comedic moments (Connie, Beto, Christian) in it.
Love your characterization of Luisa grabbing Dany's hand "like a purse". You've got a way with words, doc.
Hey Sylvia...thanks for the Spanish version. And so clear and easy to understand. I've been indulging a guilty pleasure lately by watching some Saturday morning cartoons in Spanish. It's a way to pick up some different vocabulary and hoping on my next visit to Charlotte I can persuade Kate and Jack to watch español versions with me.
PS Jeff, I like your coach and think it was horrible the way they let him go from Kentucky. But there's a lot of bad blood between Minnesota and OSU dating back to Fred Taylor days. So...I'm conflicted.
And unless Evan signs with the Cleveland Cavaliers, I'm unlikely to see him play next year. Oh well.
And unless Evan signs with the Cleveland Cavaliers, I'm unlikely to see him play next year. Oh well.
Judy, I have no idea which is correct. I just assumed that there's a Z in it. (Zap?). TASER looks more right. I'll check with Nurse Kelli's husband. He is a sheriff's deputy.
Carlos
Carlos
Sometime I want to hear more about your staff Carlos. They sound like a great group. (Is Kelli anything like Paula?)
Judy.. Tubby has got them playing pretty good the last couple of games, have to see how it goes. Glad we beat you guys up here, but got our clock cleaned real good down there. Evan will be long gone by the time the Cavaliers draft unless they pull a trade. Possible we could get a good look at him next year. The TimberPuppies may have a good shot at getting a chance to draft him. He would look good up here. :)
It is TASER. Didn't know this though: Taser is an acronym, named for a fictional weapon: Thomas A. Swift's Electric Rifle. Taser is a registered trademark. It has prompted a backformed verb to tase, which means to use a Taser on; however, to taser is also commonly used.
It is TASER. Didn't know this though: Taser is an acronym, named for a fictional weapon: Thomas A. Swift's Electric Rifle. Taser is a registered trademark. It has prompted a backformed verb to tase, which means to use a Taser on; however, to taser is also commonly used.
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 10:32:00 AM EST
: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 10:32:00 AM EST
Thanks Jeff. My spelling confidence is easily shaken. Never made the finals in the spelling bees of my youth. Not even close.
Admittedly I'm biased, but I thought your guys bumped Evan repeatedly and hard during our game up there, so the lopsided victory here was satisfying.
However, I admired Tubby's composure during the loss. We came out blazing, hitting everything, and I think he realized yelling at his guys wasn't going to help. I really admired his calm during the game. Minnesota played well but we were just out of our minds during that game.
Admittedly I'm biased, but I thought your guys bumped Evan repeatedly and hard during our game up there, so the lopsided victory here was satisfying.
However, I admired Tubby's composure during the loss. We came out blazing, hitting everything, and I think he realized yelling at his guys wasn't going to help. I really admired his calm during the game. Minnesota played well but we were just out of our minds during that game.
Judy, thanks for another terrific recap. As usual, I appreciate how you give the short version up front, then the details. And it's always a very fun read.
I now think I was wrong when I said yesterday that Ximena guessed that Arnie wrote the last love letter. I agree with the others of us who thought she was shocked at how deep Rolu's feelings were, and that she couldn't return them. I'm sort of hoping she teaches Arnie to kiss, though, as an experiment.
I do think Moni has been bewitched by Hissabel's act, just like the little boy in the Jungle Book, and it'll be hard to convince her that her Mom is a sneaky snake.
They're definitely dragging out Coni and the envelopes (not that I mind). 3 on Monday, only one on Tuesday, and I guess Moni is number 5. But will she open it up?
I now think I was wrong when I said yesterday that Ximena guessed that Arnie wrote the last love letter. I agree with the others of us who thought she was shocked at how deep Rolu's feelings were, and that she couldn't return them. I'm sort of hoping she teaches Arnie to kiss, though, as an experiment.
I do think Moni has been bewitched by Hissabel's act, just like the little boy in the Jungle Book, and it'll be hard to convince her that her Mom is a sneaky snake.
They're definitely dragging out Coni and the envelopes (not that I mind). 3 on Monday, only one on Tuesday, and I guess Moni is number 5. But will she open it up?
What a great title and of course great observations along the way. Especially liked the one about Sisyphus...hysterical!!!
Sad beto left the Club..indeed that was great fodder. Ah well, we'll have to see what's in store for the next episode!
Sad beto left the Club..indeed that was great fodder. Ah well, we'll have to see what's in store for the next episode!
Can't decide what I want to happen with Ximena, Arny and Rolu, Hombre. But I certainly would like to see someone rid Arny of his germ phobia and only a incredible "ser de luz" like Ximena could do it.
Yes, Kris, Beto has left the monastery but let's face it, the monastery and Brother Thomás will never be the same. Those fellows who were happily playing dice (craps?) with Beto must be missing him terribly. Maybe he can go back for a spiritual retreat from time to time.
Yes, Kris, Beto has left the monastery but let's face it, the monastery and Brother Thomás will never be the same. Those fellows who were happily playing dice (craps?) with Beto must be missing him terribly. Maybe he can go back for a spiritual retreat from time to time.
Thanks for the recap Judy. I like this episode alot. I feel bad for Monita having such a horrible mother but I enjoyed seein Mau squirm during their scenes. After all he still believes he can be the one with solutions for everything. I want to see how he handles this.
The scene with Coni, Cristian and Paula was great. I loved the comic timing of all the people involved in that scene. The same can be said for Beto's scenes with brother Tomàs. I enjoyed the kiss between Beto and Coni but he had vowed to forget her before I wonder if he remembers that.
Sylvia I read your last comment in the other line. I can't believe you watched one of Garibaldi's movies. No plot and lots of skin and singing somehow were a mix for success on tv.
Jarocha
The scene with Coni, Cristian and Paula was great. I loved the comic timing of all the people involved in that scene. The same can be said for Beto's scenes with brother Tomàs. I enjoyed the kiss between Beto and Coni but he had vowed to forget her before I wonder if he remembers that.
Sylvia I read your last comment in the other line. I can't believe you watched one of Garibaldi's movies. No plot and lots of skin and singing somehow were a mix for success on tv.
Jarocha
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 1:17:00 PM EST
: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 1:17:00 PM EST
Jarocha...are you watching this on Youtube? Because it's already wrapped up in Mexico, right?
Anyway, we're so glad you're making this comic journey with us. You've been such a wonderful addition to our line.
Anyway, we're so glad you're making this comic journey with us. You've been such a wonderful addition to our line.
I'm watching it on Tvolucion.com, a site that belongs to esmas.com where you can watch all the novelas and shows that are part of Televisa. I used to watch it on youtube and then on the megavideo links Sylvia provided for us but I can't access the show there anymore. Tvolucion had a pretty crappy player back when I first started watching but after not being able to access the megavideo pages I tried that site again and they have a new player that works fine and the quality is much better. I believe it only works if you live in México though.
Jarocha
Jarocha
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 1:55:00 PM EST
: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 1:55:00 PM EST
Capn:
Oh, it's WONDERFUL in Spanish. Thank you so much. I will be humming this all day. Thanks for the perfect clip for Hissabel!
My off line email is sdougherty3e@gmail.com.
I love that you got to meet Mike and Emilia. You, novelera and I will have a great giggle, but I can't promise to be as funny as Mike and Emilia.
Again, hat's off to you, Capn, for the definitive Hissabel song.
EJ, LOL and humming at the same time and that is not easy to do.
Oh, it's WONDERFUL in Spanish. Thank you so much. I will be humming this all day. Thanks for the perfect clip for Hissabel!
My off line email is sdougherty3e@gmail.com.
I love that you got to meet Mike and Emilia. You, novelera and I will have a great giggle, but I can't promise to be as funny as Mike and Emilia.
Again, hat's off to you, Capn, for the definitive Hissabel song.
EJ, LOL and humming at the same time and that is not easy to do.
Sandy and all "Alley Cat" well wishers, thanks for your kind thoughts. Alley is home with a 6 inch!!! scar on his hip and leg, a plastic collar and a bewildered look. Oh, I hate to see others suffer!
The doc assures us that he will probably be OK to walk and run one day as they have decided to leave the pin in his leg.
The doc assures us that he will probably be OK to walk and run one day as they have decided to leave the pin in his leg.
I was loving those clips Elna and Sylvia. I had never seen the english version. Too bad Ursula was not thinner or she would be perfect for Carlota: Purple, creepy and evil.
Jarocha
Jarocha
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 2:49:00 PM EST
: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 2:49:00 PM EST
Hi Judy, Excellent as always. I loved the title and it just got better from there. Coni is such a wonderful actress, with her tiny subtle expression changes that tell a huge story. Isabel also, but she's so hard to watch - creepy...
EJ, we were delighted to get to meet Sylvia. She is a neat, neat person and we hope to get together next time we are in CA. We'd like to meet all of you. How about a road trip to Jarocha's??? Mike and I can grab Hombre and Vivi since they live close by, then stop in for JudyB on our way down to fetch Carlos. It's going to take a HUGE motorcycle to hold this many -can the rest of y'all make it on your own?
EJ, we were delighted to get to meet Sylvia. She is a neat, neat person and we hope to get together next time we are in CA. We'd like to meet all of you. How about a road trip to Jarocha's??? Mike and I can grab Hombre and Vivi since they live close by, then stop in for JudyB on our way down to fetch Carlos. It's going to take a HUGE motorcycle to hold this many -can the rest of y'all make it on your own?
What? Huh? I'll go to your place Emilia, maybe we could visit several places in the US and then go south of the border and get to Veracruz for some glorias on the beach.
Jarocha
Jarocha
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 3:16:00 PM EST
: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 3:16:00 PM EST
Oooh, may I come? I'd better leave right now; it's a long way from here to join the rest of you.
Judy, I haven't seen this episode yet (had to watch ice skating last night; why oh why do they make it go so late?), but after your recap I'm really looking forward to seeing it. Sounds like poor Cristian just didn't know what hit him, and the carrot flagellation I will just have to see to believe.
Judy, I haven't seen this episode yet (had to watch ice skating last night; why oh why do they make it go so late?), but after your recap I'm really looking forward to seeing it. Sounds like poor Cristian just didn't know what hit him, and the carrot flagellation I will just have to see to believe.
Hooray road trip!!!!! I think I want to try one of those rum milkshakes (Toro) that was in that food link Jarocha sent to me.
Of course you can come Julia! The toritos are great, perfect after a nice meal.
Jarocha
Jarocha
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 3:48:00 PM EST
: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 3:48:00 PM EST
Jarocha, please tell me you meant south of the U.S.-Mexico border and not South of the Border . I think I've been on the East Coast too long. Hombre and Vivi may have passed by this iconic point of interest on Interstate 95.
The guy who plays Christian is really good at physical comedy - none better when it comes to falling down. I noticed his hand still twitching at the bottom of the screen after Paula tased him and then turned around to give Coni some of the same.
Coni was also hilarious sitting on the fender of the cop car wiping her mouth.
Esposa, why don't you all convene in Dateland, AZ for date milkshakes first and then head south for the rum ones?
The guy who plays Christian is really good at physical comedy - none better when it comes to falling down. I noticed his hand still twitching at the bottom of the screen after Paula tased him and then turned around to give Coni some of the same.
Coni was also hilarious sitting on the fender of the cop car wiping her mouth.
Esposa, why don't you all convene in Dateland, AZ for date milkshakes first and then head south for the rum ones?
Emilia:
I am terrified of motorcycles. May I come in my Mini Cooper S? Her name is on her license plate, naturally, as Elna J, and she loves a road rally!
Big grin.
I am terrified of motorcycles. May I come in my Mini Cooper S? Her name is on her license plate, naturally, as Elna J, and she loves a road rally!
Big grin.
Hey, dang it, the motorcycle es mio, solamente! I will say that the idea of riding it all the way to Vera Cruz is not without appeal!
Sign me up for the flower power van. Used to drive a VW bus "Champagne Edition" and have many fine memories, although the one time our little son decided to whizz in a Wendy's cup and it turned out not to be pee-proof was a bad day indeed.
Still, after we traded the van in on a nebbishy Dodge Voyager, I would drive back to the used car lot and look at my old VW until finally one day it disappeared.
Yep. Road trip sounds great. Do they do soy milkshakes?
Still, after we traded the van in on a nebbishy Dodge Voyager, I would drive back to the used car lot and look at my old VW until finally one day it disappeared.
Yep. Road trip sounds great. Do they do soy milkshakes?
Mike that place looks fantastic with all the sombrero's. We might have to do a stop there :D.
Jarocha
Jarocha
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 6:16:00 PM EST
: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 6:16:00 PM EST
Wheeeee, dips on shotgun in the Mini Cooper!
Actually soy milkshakes sound just fine as long as rum's not faux.
Yes, I think the flower power van did belong to an Isabel. I love those cars.
Actually soy milkshakes sound just fine as long as rum's not faux.
Yes, I think the flower power van did belong to an Isabel. I love those cars.
South of the Border looks like a hoot. We definitely have to hit Dateland, maybe spend the night in an Airstream at the Shady Dell RV Park in Bisbee AZ and hit one or two Wigwam Motels along old Route 66.
You guys better watch out or we will really make this road trip happen. Elna J the car has some serious get up and go when she gets motivated.
LOL, thinking about gringos in busses, motorcycles, mini-coopers and mini-vans in a parade to Vera Cruz.
So Capn's riding shotgun. Way cool. Sister that makes you the navigatrix. Elna J didn't come with no stinkin' Tom Tom who tells her when to turn right. (Lady-Pirate Growl)
LOL, thinking about gringos in busses, motorcycles, mini-coopers and mini-vans in a parade to Vera Cruz.
So Capn's riding shotgun. Way cool. Sister that makes you the navigatrix. Elna J didn't come with no stinkin' Tom Tom who tells her when to turn right. (Lady-Pirate Growl)
I can't believe that I've never heard of South of the Border before now. My dad loved to load us up in the old De Soto and later the Plymouth for road trips. That looks like a place he would have loved. I noticed that they have a link to Blenheim Ginger Ale which I discovered a few years ago and ordered a case. I'd forgotten about it till today. I bet it (the original hot of course) would make a good substitute for ginger beer in Dark and Stormies. This upcoming road trip to Vera Cruz (where I've heard that pork lard rules) is really sounding appealing. South of the Border sound like a good starting point. I want to ride in the hippy van part of the time but I also like Mini Coopers. I'll start packing. The Lovely Linda will of course insist on coming. We'll need at least a bobtail for her luggage.
Carlos
Carlos
Wheeehewwwww!!! Road Trip to Veracruz!!
At this rate we will need a VW at minimum, maybe a full size coach, imagine complete with toliet and refreshment center to make our Dark and Stormies and Rum Milkshakes en route. "Club Gancho" air brushed on the side. Oh my gosh what fun we'd have!!! Mexico wouldn't know what hit them...bunch of looney Gringo telenovela addicts...que porqueria!!!
At this rate we will need a VW at minimum, maybe a full size coach, imagine complete with toliet and refreshment center to make our Dark and Stormies and Rum Milkshakes en route. "Club Gancho" air brushed on the side. Oh my gosh what fun we'd have!!! Mexico wouldn't know what hit them...bunch of looney Gringo telenovela addicts...que porqueria!!!
Okay, so we'll have the Mini Cooper and the flower power van, plus a big bus with kitchen and toilet facilities plus a rocking sound system and a dance floor and lounge chairs. Maybe a hammock. We'll also need to pull a trailer or something so Mike can load up his cycle and join the crowd as the occasion warrants.
We're going to need some pirate flags and those flashy blue running board lights, I believe.
We're going to need some pirate flags and those flashy blue running board lights, I believe.
Oh, by the way Jarocha, I also had to stop downloading telenovelas from the Descargas de Telenovelas site. The viewing format changed and I didn't want to download the .rar viewing on my laptop. Now I watch them on verseriestvonline.com. It only lets you watch for about 70 minutes but it's better than nothing.
Carlos, so glad you like the hot Blenheim Ginger ale. We have a carton in the fridge. Surprisingly, it doesn't make good dark and stormies. But I keep trying!
South of the Border is the tackiest place you can imagine. So, it's necessary to stop there once a year or so. It's owned by a New Yorker, no less!
I've never ridden in a Mini Cooper but have wanted to. Sylvia, I've been to Bisbee but somehow missed the Airstream park. Sounds like a ball. And Route 66, well, we gotta do that one!
South of the Border is the tackiest place you can imagine. So, it's necessary to stop there once a year or so. It's owned by a New Yorker, no less!
I've never ridden in a Mini Cooper but have wanted to. Sylvia, I've been to Bisbee but somehow missed the Airstream park. Sounds like a ball. And Route 66, well, we gotta do that one!
Emilia,
When I was in med school, a friend of mine, a Cuban refugee introduced me to rum and ginger ale, I don't even know if that has a name, we used light Bacardi and it is very tasty. I still order that occasionally, but I never used a dark robust rum for that, it might be overpowering for the ginger ale though I can't imagine anything overpowering the Blenheim. I think I'll order some more tomorrow. About the same time that I had the Blenheim ginger ale, I ordered some Cheer Wine, but I didn't like that quite as much. I wonder what mixes well with that.
Carlos
When I was in med school, a friend of mine, a Cuban refugee introduced me to rum and ginger ale, I don't even know if that has a name, we used light Bacardi and it is very tasty. I still order that occasionally, but I never used a dark robust rum for that, it might be overpowering for the ginger ale though I can't imagine anything overpowering the Blenheim. I think I'll order some more tomorrow. About the same time that I had the Blenheim ginger ale, I ordered some Cheer Wine, but I didn't like that quite as much. I wonder what mixes well with that.
Carlos
How about a little Road Music, then?
Oh, did you want to remember Tod and Buzz, too?
All to do with the Mother Road!
Oh, did you want to remember Tod and Buzz, too?
All to do with the Mother Road!
You know, we've actually done stuff like this. I have a friend, originally from Canada, who lived next door with his wife (since deceased) with whom on balmy summer weekend nights, I would sit with on his patio with a bottle of Scotch. After a couple of shots, one of us (most often, I) would start off with, "Wouldn't it be fun..." And by the time we were done, an adventure would be planned out in detail. Of course there were two others who had to be convinced, but we usually were very persuasive. Judy, one of our little adventures planned this way took us to Columbus to watch Baylor (David) take on OSU (Goliath). So when you guys are ready, just tell me when and where.
Carlos
Carlos
Just finished watching tonight's CS. Coni makes an appearance at the very end. She is Constanza there, too.
Carlos, you'll be able to get to see Coni twice in a day. :)
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Carlos, you'll be able to get to see Coni twice in a day. :)
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