Monday, June 28, 2010
Dinero Mon. 6/28/2010 Be Careful What You Wish For...You Might Get It
Yes, I'm talking to you Carlos. He wanted to see the old crazy VickyVickyVicky back and we've got her in spades. EVERYTHING SHE SAID TONIGHT SEEMED TO BE IN CAPS. I'M NOT KIDDING! Other than that, a lot of futzing around without much plot progression, but for you hombres, we did get a lovely shot of Marian in bikini and transparent sarong. Guess us wimmin will just have to make do with Marcos and his little Hitler mustache.
Now, what happened, or didn't happen tonight: Marcos is trying to stall Ale's plans to head to the hacienda. He refers to Chavez as an orangutan, which ruffles big simian's feathers and both Chavez and Marcos get so nervous at the thought of Ale finding out what's happened at the hacienda that they end up choking each other. Worried looks from the other folks at the cafe. They finally calm down and Chavez suggests Marcos call Carmela. Marcos is reluctant to phone the maneater but Chavez insists. Easy for him!
Meanwhile Rafa gets the bad news from Jaime. Indeed, even if he pays off the debt, his mama could still be thrown in jail. Cue the cartoon of mama behind bars with big blue tears popping out of her eyes. Rafa's in his usual spot, between a rock and a hard place. Jaime advises him that no matter what he decides, he needs to go over the agreement Marcos brings before signing anything.
And now, maneater Carmela arrives at the cantina with two of her friends. Dang, it's full. Where are they going to sit? The barman tries to throw out Zetina (poor guy gets no respect) but he holds his ground and orders some more quesadillas. With his last peso evidently. Another table opens up and Carmela sweeps in, ordering the waiter to clean the table and get them some drinks. This is a lady born to rule. Just as she's settling in, her phone rings and it's biscochito Marcos. She's all over the phone and soon plans to be all over him. So when's he coming? (no pun intended) She suggests meeting at her place but he stalls once again, and suggests they hammer out some details of the deal at the cantina. Okay. For now.
Whoa. Here comes Vicky driving some big ass SUV and our two random cops are after her for running a stoplight. She starts off somewhat softly...Why have you stopped me officers? AND FROM THERE IT'S BSC TERROR IN THE STREETS. OF ALL THE NERVE!? HOW DARE YOU. I'LL SIC MY BROTHERS ON YOU. The first cop fades back, gulping that she's even meaner than his old lady. HOW DARE YOU ATTACK A HELPLESS WOMAN!? MY BROTHERS WILL BREAK YOUR FACE. The second one fades, gulping that she's even meaner than his mother-in-law. Clearly Vicky's been storing up a lot of homicidal rage while languishing in bed. Or else it was all those chips. Anyway, this doesn't bode well for Rafa. Or the cops who have slunk back to their patrol car.
Back at the café, Chavez is working hard to get Marcos off his duff and onto Carmela's. Just think of the life you'll have at the hacienda....the meadow, the cows, all the women you want. You can do it! You can! Want some of those little pills? NO!!! Marcos limps out to an encouraging cheer of" Si tu puedes si tu puedes!"
Mientras tanto, back at Auto Siglo, Rafa asks Ale if she's spoken to her novio, er, her lawyer. Yes, and after today it'll be over and I won't have to see you anymore. What a relief! For you, maybe, sighs Rafa, but for me....no. He limps away, clutching the briefcase full of dinero, and we see Ale give a little smile of what? triumph? At any rate, she's quietly happy that he's suffering.
After the ad. MORE VICKY. This time Susana is the victim. THIS IS THE NOVIA OF YOUR "JE...FE". AND NOT ONCE DID I HEAR FROM YOU EVEN THOUGH I'M SURE YOU KNOW I'VE BEEN SICK. TELL MY NOVIO TO COME TO THE PHONE BECAUSE I WANT TO TALK TO HIM.
Whew. A little bit of that goes a long way. Rafa begs off talking to her at first, because he's scrambling like mad to get some of his clients to lend him the money to finance buying the used trucks. And striking out.
Ale, who's listening to this as well as Vicky's mega-decibel entreaties, can't stand another moment. Clearly her erstwhile lover hasn't dropped any of his women. He's still with Vicky and also cooking with Marian. Unbearable. She's outta here right now! Susana tries to reason with her. And also wonders why she hasn't accepted the money Rafa brought already.
Oh my. That briefcase full of money. Making me nervous. How about you? Vicky now has Rafa on the phone and is in full harangue. HAVE YOU GIVEN HER THE MONEY? AND GOTTEN A RECEIPT? FINISH IT OFF SO YOU DON'T HAVE TO HAVE ANOTHER MINUTE OF RELATIONSHIP....AND HUMILIATION...WITH THAT B**CH. AND COME HOME EARLY! WE HAVE TO START GOING OVER THE GUEST LIST FOR THE WEDDING.
When Rafa can get a word in edgewise, he manages to stammer out that he can't come home right now. He has to wait until Ale's lawyer comes to hand over the cash.
Yikes. Almost a relief to find ourselves at Ramiro's house. Elvira and her gruesome mom are chatting about men. Mom maintains you can't love 'em, only put up with 'em. And for Gawdsakes don't be nice to them or by bedtime, they'll be all over you. Case in point she's quite nasty to her old goat of a husband who's brought home bread and milk. But Elvira's not on board. She loves her husband and wants to get their love life back on track. For that reason, she'd like to talk to a sex therapist. Well you know where this is going, right? Hold your horses though. Not yet.
While Zetina nervously observes over his newspaper, Marcos and Carmela get down to business (she's already shooed off her two friends). Some kisses. Which he breaks off to tell her that Ale wants to take over the administration of the hacienda. Carmela snickers that this means jail for Marcos and Chavez. Yes, but Carmela can keep that from happening. More kisses. Voracious ones. Definitely a maneater. Half of Marcos' face is gone already. But Carmela's no pushover. Not in a legal sense anyhow. What do you want me to do? Go to her house and tie her up? How can I stop her? she sneers. And what's more you promised me a lot of money. Haven't seen a peso. And haven't had any hot nights at home either. Well, good golly, Marcos would love to oblige (you got cured in Guadalajara, right? queries Carmela) but, but, but...he's so upset right now he just can't concentrate. You know. It would be another disaster. We see Zetina's eyes popping out as he eavesdrops and peers at these two over his newspaper.
Change of scene, if not of subject. We're at the sex therapist's office and it's you-know-who. The babelicious with the questionable therapeutic approach. Elvira and Gruesomamita arrive and both barrel into the office. Therapist notes that confidence and trust is needed so can she speak with the "tu" form to Elvira? Doesn't sit well with Big Mama. How sweet! You're gonna be friends? Have a coffee together, she barks. { Let's just compress this scene. } Mom is so intrusive the session never gets off the ground. Therapist points out that for a marriage to be successful, there needs to be just couple time, without the interference of kids (good luck with that) or other family members. Well, gosh, mom is such a close part of my life, stammers Elvira. She even came along on our honeymoon. Mom's heard enough and starts to drag Elvira out. And when the therapist wonders why she's there anyway, mom snarls, Who d'ya think is paying the bill? Final thrust? When the therapist asks the name of Elvira's husband and finds out it's Ramiro. Oh my. Stay tuned.
More futzing around at the office. Ale's still packing and waiting for a phone call from Marcos. Rafa's creeping off to the bathroom clutching his briefcase full of money. Almost leaves it behind on the counter when Trapito arrives with a megawad of toilet paper. Meanwhile, Ale's hearing a lot of BS from Marcos about how he's here with the judge's representative (Carmela) and he wants her to come and meet said intermediary and talk about the hacienda situation. After he hangs up, more voracious smoochies from Carmela who's trying to get in a little extra "besotes" before Ale arrives and she needs to act official. I believe Marcos' lips are now completely gone. Nibbled, crunched and swallowed, folks. Well, get it while you can, Carmela.
And speaking of getting it...oh my. Here's gorgeous Marian, clad in a diaphanous bikini (too bad it's not one of them thar vision phones) letting Rafa know that after a meeting, the powers that be have decided to trade in ALL the old trucks for new ones. So this is a very big deal. Much higher than the initial quantity we discussed. Twenty-five thousand five million four hundred mumble mumble pesos, no one peso more or less.* Shall we seal the deal for that amount.? Poor Rafa is in shock. How can he handle that!!?? Well, er, could she give him a little discount. Well, alright. Four million six hundred thousand pesos. Oh my. Funny how that number keeps coming up, whispers Rafa. Can't tell you yet whether I can deal. Well, it has to be right now, counters Marian. (tough broad). Okay, stammers Rafa. I'm in.
Marian is sooo happy. If he were here right now she'd give him a kiss. More than one! Juicy kisses. You're so adorable. There just aren't men like you anymore. Men willing to take a risk. Que macho! Hate to say good-bye but gotta go. We'll be in touch.
Question: Does this lady really like Rafa or is she just playing him? She sure as heck is getting him into a lot of debt for these used trucks. Could be more toxic to our little guy than Vicky and Ale combined. We shall see.
Ale has arrived at the cantina and she and Carmela are looking each other over and sizing each other up, woman-wise. And not liking what they see. Vibes are bad. Very bad. But they go through the motions. Exchange of business card, phone numbers etc. Carmela starts spinning the web but it's not working very well. Warns Ale that taking over the hacienda will lead to trouble. Will disturb Chavez. Worse, will disturb the Judge who's an impatient cranky fellow. Might even auction off the hacienda if Ale gets on his wrong side. She should trust the finances to Marcos and Chavez both. They're fine fellows. Totally upstanding. What's the problem?
Carmela takes her leave. Marcos hastens after her. Gives him THAT look and reminds him that they have Other Things to go over. And a simple "thank you" is not going to cover it. Not even close. Zetina, following Carmela and clutching his newspaper, manages to smack right into the wall. Cool. Not.
Ale smells a rat. Didn't like Carmela. She was "grosera" and strangely nervous. Something was off. Hacienda is still Ale's objective. And Marcos is still trying to talk her out of it. Won't work. Hacienda doesn't produce a peso of income. She can't go back to Auto Siglo no! but she's got to find work if she won't accept being supported by him. (She won't.) But, she concludes, I'll just take Rafa's money, live on that and work on the hacienda. We know that won't fly. Something else is going to happen to that big wad of money our lad is hauling around. But all that is for another day. This is all you're getting tonight.
*honest to God, couldn't get the exact number, she ripped it off so fast (and you know how I am with numbers anyway)
Previews:
Ale is crying. Jaime checks out Vicky's "panza" which seems to be growing. Vicky kisses Rafa.
Vocabulary:
asomar las narices por allá= stick her nose in there (what Marcos doesn't want Ale to do)
mantener atado de manos = keeping with hands tied (what Marcos is doing to Rafa)
palabra empeñaba = given word, given promise
que no estoy acumulando años = I'm not piling up the years (Carmela complaining when the waiter called her "doña"
se pasó el alto = ran a red light (what the cops accused Vicky of doing)
ultilidades = profits (what Rafa is promising if his clients lend him some money to buy the used trucks)
panzón inutil = useless chubbins (what mother-in-law thinks of Ramiro)
Dicho of the Day
Pica, lica y califica = Look before you leap (Too bad Rafa didn't do this. He's in for it now!)
Now, what happened, or didn't happen tonight: Marcos is trying to stall Ale's plans to head to the hacienda. He refers to Chavez as an orangutan, which ruffles big simian's feathers and both Chavez and Marcos get so nervous at the thought of Ale finding out what's happened at the hacienda that they end up choking each other. Worried looks from the other folks at the cafe. They finally calm down and Chavez suggests Marcos call Carmela. Marcos is reluctant to phone the maneater but Chavez insists. Easy for him!
Meanwhile Rafa gets the bad news from Jaime. Indeed, even if he pays off the debt, his mama could still be thrown in jail. Cue the cartoon of mama behind bars with big blue tears popping out of her eyes. Rafa's in his usual spot, between a rock and a hard place. Jaime advises him that no matter what he decides, he needs to go over the agreement Marcos brings before signing anything.
And now, maneater Carmela arrives at the cantina with two of her friends. Dang, it's full. Where are they going to sit? The barman tries to throw out Zetina (poor guy gets no respect) but he holds his ground and orders some more quesadillas. With his last peso evidently. Another table opens up and Carmela sweeps in, ordering the waiter to clean the table and get them some drinks. This is a lady born to rule. Just as she's settling in, her phone rings and it's biscochito Marcos. She's all over the phone and soon plans to be all over him. So when's he coming? (no pun intended) She suggests meeting at her place but he stalls once again, and suggests they hammer out some details of the deal at the cantina. Okay. For now.
Whoa. Here comes Vicky driving some big ass SUV and our two random cops are after her for running a stoplight. She starts off somewhat softly...Why have you stopped me officers? AND FROM THERE IT'S BSC TERROR IN THE STREETS. OF ALL THE NERVE!? HOW DARE YOU. I'LL SIC MY BROTHERS ON YOU. The first cop fades back, gulping that she's even meaner than his old lady. HOW DARE YOU ATTACK A HELPLESS WOMAN!? MY BROTHERS WILL BREAK YOUR FACE. The second one fades, gulping that she's even meaner than his mother-in-law. Clearly Vicky's been storing up a lot of homicidal rage while languishing in bed. Or else it was all those chips. Anyway, this doesn't bode well for Rafa. Or the cops who have slunk back to their patrol car.
Back at the café, Chavez is working hard to get Marcos off his duff and onto Carmela's. Just think of the life you'll have at the hacienda....the meadow, the cows, all the women you want. You can do it! You can! Want some of those little pills? NO!!! Marcos limps out to an encouraging cheer of" Si tu puedes si tu puedes!"
Mientras tanto, back at Auto Siglo, Rafa asks Ale if she's spoken to her novio, er, her lawyer. Yes, and after today it'll be over and I won't have to see you anymore. What a relief! For you, maybe, sighs Rafa, but for me....no. He limps away, clutching the briefcase full of dinero, and we see Ale give a little smile of what? triumph? At any rate, she's quietly happy that he's suffering.
After the ad. MORE VICKY. This time Susana is the victim. THIS IS THE NOVIA OF YOUR "JE...FE". AND NOT ONCE DID I HEAR FROM YOU EVEN THOUGH I'M SURE YOU KNOW I'VE BEEN SICK. TELL MY NOVIO TO COME TO THE PHONE BECAUSE I WANT TO TALK TO HIM.
Whew. A little bit of that goes a long way. Rafa begs off talking to her at first, because he's scrambling like mad to get some of his clients to lend him the money to finance buying the used trucks. And striking out.
Ale, who's listening to this as well as Vicky's mega-decibel entreaties, can't stand another moment. Clearly her erstwhile lover hasn't dropped any of his women. He's still with Vicky and also cooking with Marian. Unbearable. She's outta here right now! Susana tries to reason with her. And also wonders why she hasn't accepted the money Rafa brought already.
Oh my. That briefcase full of money. Making me nervous. How about you? Vicky now has Rafa on the phone and is in full harangue. HAVE YOU GIVEN HER THE MONEY? AND GOTTEN A RECEIPT? FINISH IT OFF SO YOU DON'T HAVE TO HAVE ANOTHER MINUTE OF RELATIONSHIP....AND HUMILIATION...WITH THAT B**CH. AND COME HOME EARLY! WE HAVE TO START GOING OVER THE GUEST LIST FOR THE WEDDING.
When Rafa can get a word in edgewise, he manages to stammer out that he can't come home right now. He has to wait until Ale's lawyer comes to hand over the cash.
Yikes. Almost a relief to find ourselves at Ramiro's house. Elvira and her gruesome mom are chatting about men. Mom maintains you can't love 'em, only put up with 'em. And for Gawdsakes don't be nice to them or by bedtime, they'll be all over you. Case in point she's quite nasty to her old goat of a husband who's brought home bread and milk. But Elvira's not on board. She loves her husband and wants to get their love life back on track. For that reason, she'd like to talk to a sex therapist. Well you know where this is going, right? Hold your horses though. Not yet.
While Zetina nervously observes over his newspaper, Marcos and Carmela get down to business (she's already shooed off her two friends). Some kisses. Which he breaks off to tell her that Ale wants to take over the administration of the hacienda. Carmela snickers that this means jail for Marcos and Chavez. Yes, but Carmela can keep that from happening. More kisses. Voracious ones. Definitely a maneater. Half of Marcos' face is gone already. But Carmela's no pushover. Not in a legal sense anyhow. What do you want me to do? Go to her house and tie her up? How can I stop her? she sneers. And what's more you promised me a lot of money. Haven't seen a peso. And haven't had any hot nights at home either. Well, good golly, Marcos would love to oblige (you got cured in Guadalajara, right? queries Carmela) but, but, but...he's so upset right now he just can't concentrate. You know. It would be another disaster. We see Zetina's eyes popping out as he eavesdrops and peers at these two over his newspaper.
Change of scene, if not of subject. We're at the sex therapist's office and it's you-know-who. The babelicious with the questionable therapeutic approach. Elvira and Gruesomamita arrive and both barrel into the office. Therapist notes that confidence and trust is needed so can she speak with the "tu" form to Elvira? Doesn't sit well with Big Mama. How sweet! You're gonna be friends? Have a coffee together, she barks. { Let's just compress this scene. } Mom is so intrusive the session never gets off the ground. Therapist points out that for a marriage to be successful, there needs to be just couple time, without the interference of kids (good luck with that) or other family members. Well, gosh, mom is such a close part of my life, stammers Elvira. She even came along on our honeymoon. Mom's heard enough and starts to drag Elvira out. And when the therapist wonders why she's there anyway, mom snarls, Who d'ya think is paying the bill? Final thrust? When the therapist asks the name of Elvira's husband and finds out it's Ramiro. Oh my. Stay tuned.
More futzing around at the office. Ale's still packing and waiting for a phone call from Marcos. Rafa's creeping off to the bathroom clutching his briefcase full of money. Almost leaves it behind on the counter when Trapito arrives with a megawad of toilet paper. Meanwhile, Ale's hearing a lot of BS from Marcos about how he's here with the judge's representative (Carmela) and he wants her to come and meet said intermediary and talk about the hacienda situation. After he hangs up, more voracious smoochies from Carmela who's trying to get in a little extra "besotes" before Ale arrives and she needs to act official. I believe Marcos' lips are now completely gone. Nibbled, crunched and swallowed, folks. Well, get it while you can, Carmela.
And speaking of getting it...oh my. Here's gorgeous Marian, clad in a diaphanous bikini (too bad it's not one of them thar vision phones) letting Rafa know that after a meeting, the powers that be have decided to trade in ALL the old trucks for new ones. So this is a very big deal. Much higher than the initial quantity we discussed. Twenty-five thousand five million four hundred mumble mumble pesos, no one peso more or less.* Shall we seal the deal for that amount.? Poor Rafa is in shock. How can he handle that!!?? Well, er, could she give him a little discount. Well, alright. Four million six hundred thousand pesos. Oh my. Funny how that number keeps coming up, whispers Rafa. Can't tell you yet whether I can deal. Well, it has to be right now, counters Marian. (tough broad). Okay, stammers Rafa. I'm in.
Marian is sooo happy. If he were here right now she'd give him a kiss. More than one! Juicy kisses. You're so adorable. There just aren't men like you anymore. Men willing to take a risk. Que macho! Hate to say good-bye but gotta go. We'll be in touch.
Question: Does this lady really like Rafa or is she just playing him? She sure as heck is getting him into a lot of debt for these used trucks. Could be more toxic to our little guy than Vicky and Ale combined. We shall see.
Ale has arrived at the cantina and she and Carmela are looking each other over and sizing each other up, woman-wise. And not liking what they see. Vibes are bad. Very bad. But they go through the motions. Exchange of business card, phone numbers etc. Carmela starts spinning the web but it's not working very well. Warns Ale that taking over the hacienda will lead to trouble. Will disturb Chavez. Worse, will disturb the Judge who's an impatient cranky fellow. Might even auction off the hacienda if Ale gets on his wrong side. She should trust the finances to Marcos and Chavez both. They're fine fellows. Totally upstanding. What's the problem?
Carmela takes her leave. Marcos hastens after her. Gives him THAT look and reminds him that they have Other Things to go over. And a simple "thank you" is not going to cover it. Not even close. Zetina, following Carmela and clutching his newspaper, manages to smack right into the wall. Cool. Not.
Ale smells a rat. Didn't like Carmela. She was "grosera" and strangely nervous. Something was off. Hacienda is still Ale's objective. And Marcos is still trying to talk her out of it. Won't work. Hacienda doesn't produce a peso of income. She can't go back to Auto Siglo no! but she's got to find work if she won't accept being supported by him. (She won't.) But, she concludes, I'll just take Rafa's money, live on that and work on the hacienda. We know that won't fly. Something else is going to happen to that big wad of money our lad is hauling around. But all that is for another day. This is all you're getting tonight.
*honest to God, couldn't get the exact number, she ripped it off so fast (and you know how I am with numbers anyway)
Previews:
Ale is crying. Jaime checks out Vicky's "panza" which seems to be growing. Vicky kisses Rafa.
Vocabulary:
asomar las narices por allá= stick her nose in there (what Marcos doesn't want Ale to do)
mantener atado de manos = keeping with hands tied (what Marcos is doing to Rafa)
palabra empeñaba = given word, given promise
que no estoy acumulando años = I'm not piling up the years (Carmela complaining when the waiter called her "doña"
se pasó el alto = ran a red light (what the cops accused Vicky of doing)
ultilidades = profits (what Rafa is promising if his clients lend him some money to buy the used trucks)
panzón inutil = useless chubbins (what mother-in-law thinks of Ramiro)
Dicho of the Day
Pica, lica y califica = Look before you leap (Too bad Rafa didn't do this. He's in for it now!)
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Judy, great! Your treatment of Vicki is fantastic. The caps were a stroke of genius, perfectly capturing her performance. I was expecting,
" Vicki... more Vicki... dang, even more Vicki... next!"
I know I'm likely in a lonely minority, but I loved those Vicki scenes. She is so fascinatingly crazy. Thanks.
Carmela is also... ummm... very stimulating. She's so... uhhh... ripe.
You're right, not much happened, but what a fun episode.
Carlos
" Vicki... more Vicki... dang, even more Vicki... next!"
I know I'm likely in a lonely minority, but I loved those Vicki scenes. She is so fascinatingly crazy. Thanks.
Carmela is also... ummm... very stimulating. She's so... uhhh... ripe.
You're right, not much happened, but what a fun episode.
Carlos
Hi everyone!
Here's another lurker trying to get his feet wet with the whole commenting scene. I'll probably be the youngest in the Caray community as a high school senior, I suppose. Being my age, I should probably be watching a prime time series on Fox or something, but what can I say, novela-watching has been a part of our family routine since I could remember.
Thank you JudyB for the excellent recap! I've been a CarayCaray fan since the La Fea Mas Bella days, and I am glad to finally be able to show my appreciation!
- Eric
Here's another lurker trying to get his feet wet with the whole commenting scene. I'll probably be the youngest in the Caray community as a high school senior, I suppose. Being my age, I should probably be watching a prime time series on Fox or something, but what can I say, novela-watching has been a part of our family routine since I could remember.
Thank you JudyB for the excellent recap! I've been a CarayCaray fan since the La Fea Mas Bella days, and I am glad to finally be able to show my appreciation!
- Eric
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: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 1:55:00 AM EDT
: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 1:55:00 AM EDT
Judy, thanks for your helpful and humorous recap. I'll bet dogs were howling all over Mexico when VVV was screeching at those keystone cops.
GinCA
GinCA
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 2:44:00 AM EDT
: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 2:44:00 AM EDT
Good morrrrrrrning CarayCaray. Carlos, so glad you can enjoy Vicky as well as appreciate Carmela's natural er...warmth of character. Yes, Carmela, in some sense, is a "giver". What's not to love?
ERIC...how wonderful that you've stopped lurking and started commenting. You're an answer to prayer. So glad your whole family watches and has for some time. What have been your favorite novelas? And believe it or not, our recapper of two years ago, Nickster, was a high school about to be senior when he started.
GinCa...Too right. Vicky is a force of nature. That voice can shatter glass, break eardrums and probably set off tsunamis. Definitely a force of nature.
ERIC...how wonderful that you've stopped lurking and started commenting. You're an answer to prayer. So glad your whole family watches and has for some time. What have been your favorite novelas? And believe it or not, our recapper of two years ago, Nickster, was a high school about to be senior when he started.
GinCa...Too right. Vicky is a force of nature. That voice can shatter glass, break eardrums and probably set off tsunamis. Definitely a force of nature.
Judy: This was marvelous! What wonderful fun - there was something here for everyone - "us wimmin" and for the gents as well. So clever, so creative "cue the cartoon". Judy, Carmela might not have woven her web well, but your recap was spun beautifully! More excellent vocabulary and a terrific dicho.
"He refers to Chavez as an orangutan, which ruffles big simian's feathers", "Chavez is working hard to get Marcos off his duff and onto Carmela's" amd
"some big ass SUV" (I agree, who the heck can tell one from another) were simply great.
I can't help but like Marian. I think it's just because I like the actress. It does appear she cares for Rafa but think it's a case of business mixed with pleasure.
Carlos: "Carmela is...ripe". Too funny.
GinCA: "I'll bet dogs were howling all over Mexico when VVV was screeching at those keystone cops". Great comment.
Welcome Eric! So glad you posted. This is a very warm and welcoming community - happy you joined in.
Diana
"He refers to Chavez as an orangutan, which ruffles big simian's feathers", "Chavez is working hard to get Marcos off his duff and onto Carmela's" amd
"some big ass SUV" (I agree, who the heck can tell one from another) were simply great.
I can't help but like Marian. I think it's just because I like the actress. It does appear she cares for Rafa but think it's a case of business mixed with pleasure.
Carlos: "Carmela is...ripe". Too funny.
GinCA: "I'll bet dogs were howling all over Mexico when VVV was screeching at those keystone cops". Great comment.
Welcome Eric! So glad you posted. This is a very warm and welcoming community - happy you joined in.
Diana
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 7:14:00 AM EDT
: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 7:14:00 AM EDT
Judy, What a bang up, wonderfully funny and complete recap! I enjoyed it from start to finish!
"EVERYTHING SHE SAID TONIGHT SEEMED TO BE IN CAPS. I'M NOT KIDDING! .... Whew. A little bit of that goes a long way." What a perfect, perfect way to describe our Vicky.
Not so sure I want us to go back to the Elvira/Ramiro marriage storyline. I find it kind of icky.
"Twenty-five thousand five million four hundred mumble mumble pesos" LOL.
"Oh my. That briefcase full of money. Making me nervous. How about you? " Oh my gosh, yes it is! Judy, I'm a veterinarian, but I unfortunately end up taking care of most of the financial stuff. I can't imagine walking around with a tenth of that amount of money! It's almost making me sick with anxiety that Rafa is going to lose it/have it stolen.
Eric, welcome to our little group! Hope you decide to stick around! If CarayCaray had been around when I was in high school, I might actually know Spanish by now (no wait, that wouldn't work, no home computers then--how did we live?)
"EVERYTHING SHE SAID TONIGHT SEEMED TO BE IN CAPS. I'M NOT KIDDING! .... Whew. A little bit of that goes a long way." What a perfect, perfect way to describe our Vicky.
Not so sure I want us to go back to the Elvira/Ramiro marriage storyline. I find it kind of icky.
"Twenty-five thousand five million four hundred mumble mumble pesos" LOL.
"Oh my. That briefcase full of money. Making me nervous. How about you? " Oh my gosh, yes it is! Judy, I'm a veterinarian, but I unfortunately end up taking care of most of the financial stuff. I can't imagine walking around with a tenth of that amount of money! It's almost making me sick with anxiety that Rafa is going to lose it/have it stolen.
Eric, welcome to our little group! Hope you decide to stick around! If CarayCaray had been around when I was in high school, I might actually know Spanish by now (no wait, that wouldn't work, no home computers then--how did we live?)
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 8:08:00 AM EDT
: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 8:08:00 AM EDT
Great recap! It looked like Rafa's money might end up in Marian's hands last night with the whole changing trucks business. We seem to be treading water at this stage. Maybe Vicky is pregnant, but I still don't think she is.
When will Zetina inform Rafa of what he saw and did he find out what exactly Carmela does?
Finally welcome to Eric.
Signing off... Private 057
When will Zetina inform Rafa of what he saw and did he find out what exactly Carmela does?
Finally welcome to Eric.
Signing off... Private 057
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 8:24:00 AM EDT
: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 8:24:00 AM EDT
Judy- I love your take on VVV. She has been storing up all that aggression in her weeks of "illness." The cops didn't stand a chance. So far we have seen how most of the women on the show have handled the cops. Claudia used her feminine charms to get out of a ticket; Rosaura nearly talked them to death; Marian put them in their place; and Vicky scared them out of their wits. Now, how would Ale, Susana or the General react?
Welcome Eric! I hope you comment more often. It's always nice to get different points of view on these crazy novelas, and I'm sure you'd have some interesting thoughts, being a novela veteran from birth. :)
Welcome Eric! I hope you comment more often. It's always nice to get different points of view on these crazy novelas, and I'm sure you'd have some interesting thoughts, being a novela veteran from birth. :)
Judy, thanks for the fun recap. Loved THE BOLD VICKI PRINT. She was in rare form last night. I must admit I prefer her like this as opposed to her Sickly Vicky. I thought the cop scene was pretty funny.
Barbara, I agreee with you, I don't really enjoy the whole Elvira /Ramirez storylines. I find them kind of "icky" as well.
Zetina was pretty funny though. He is the perfect spy. He was not going to budge last night.
I am struggling really hard to not want to throw a rock at Rafa. Just get that money to the bank!!!
Welcome Eric, glad you joined us, and thanks again Judy.
Barbara, I agreee with you, I don't really enjoy the whole Elvira /Ramirez storylines. I find them kind of "icky" as well.
Zetina was pretty funny though. He is the perfect spy. He was not going to budge last night.
I am struggling really hard to not want to throw a rock at Rafa. Just get that money to the bank!!!
Welcome Eric, glad you joined us, and thanks again Judy.
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 9:13:00 AM EDT
: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 9:13:00 AM EDT
I thought the scene with Vicki and the cops was hilarious as well as Gin's comment about the dogs in Mexico. Bonnie Belle was lying at my feet snoozing, but when Vicki launched into the cops, she jumped up and ran outside and didn't come back in until STuD came on.
Eric, welcome and thanks for joining in the discussion. I too would be interested in your take on some of the shows you've seen.
Carlos
Eric, welcome and thanks for joining in the discussion. I too would be interested in your take on some of the shows you've seen.
Carlos
Thank you Judy for a fun recap. I also am very nervous about Rafa carrying around all that money. Why oh why didn't he just take it to the bank and write Ali a check. I guess if he had done that then whatever is fixing to happen with all that money couldn't happen. I loved Zetina spying last night. I think he is really going to figure it all out for Rafa and then maybe someone will pay attention to him. I agree Pata about Vicky. I much prefer lunatic Vicky to sickly Vicky any day. At first I could not stand her at all but she is slowly growing on me. She was just too funny with the keystone kops last night. I also really like Marian so I hope she really is a nice person.
Welcome Eric to Caray.
Welcome Eric to Caray.
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 10:12:00 AM EDT
: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 10:12:00 AM EDT
Thank you Judy for a fun recap. I also am very nervous about Rafa carrying around all that money. Why oh why didn't he just take it to the bank and write Ali a check. I guess if he had done that then whatever is fixing to happen with all that money couldn't happen. I loved Zetina spying last night. I think he is really going to figure it all out for Rafa and then maybe someone will pay attention to him. I agree Pata about Vicky. I much prefer lunatic Vicky to sickly Vicky any day. At first I could not stand her at all but she is slowly growing on me. She was just too funny with the keystone kops last night. I also really like Marian so I hope she really is a nice person.
Welcome Eric to Caray.
Welcome Eric to Caray.
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 10:13:00 AM EDT
: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 10:13:00 AM EDT
Excellent recap Judy. Thank you so much. Vicky is indeed back to normal. My jaw dropped when she blamed Susana that she never called to ask how she is. And I wish I was as assertive with the cops.
I'm happy Rafa is getting the Grupo Celeste deal. I'm hoping this will be his pass out of marrying Vicky.
I'm happy Rafa is getting the Grupo Celeste deal. I'm hoping this will be his pass out of marrying Vicky.
I having a hard time posting today but I'm loving all your comments. And Barbara, how marvelous that you're a vet. There are a lot of pet lovers on this line. First and foremost Carlos with dear Bonnie Belle (scared off by VickyVickyVicky) but I'm next in line with our adopted Kizzie, a little 8 pound Burmese cat who is clearly a baby substitute for my husband and me.
Thank you Judy!
Welcome Eric!
I have actually been bored with the last few episodes, I am ready for them to move on already! They could have done this Novela with maybe 50 less episodes and then we wouldn't have all of this filler! I guess I am just anxious to have SOME of our questions answered, you all know the ones that I am talking about, there are so many!
What is it with Rafa and this money, I know this is his first time having a checking account, but, hello, USE IT!! If he is sooo nervous about having all that cash why not take it to the bank, and when Ale/Marco are ready, write them a check. I think the writers want us to be nervous as well.
VVV really came back with a vengance didn't she? I mean already talking to Rafa like a dog and ordering him around and they have only been back together for 1 day, POOR GUY! I pitty the fool that does marry her one day, lol.
Now that Ale is ready to take the money from Rafa, we know that he will use it for the trucks and then maybe tell her that he is going to pay her with his commission from selling the trucks???
Eric are you guys watching STuD as well?
Welcome Eric!
I have actually been bored with the last few episodes, I am ready for them to move on already! They could have done this Novela with maybe 50 less episodes and then we wouldn't have all of this filler! I guess I am just anxious to have SOME of our questions answered, you all know the ones that I am talking about, there are so many!
What is it with Rafa and this money, I know this is his first time having a checking account, but, hello, USE IT!! If he is sooo nervous about having all that cash why not take it to the bank, and when Ale/Marco are ready, write them a check. I think the writers want us to be nervous as well.
VVV really came back with a vengance didn't she? I mean already talking to Rafa like a dog and ordering him around and they have only been back together for 1 day, POOR GUY! I pitty the fool that does marry her one day, lol.
Now that Ale is ready to take the money from Rafa, we know that he will use it for the trucks and then maybe tell her that he is going to pay her with his commission from selling the trucks???
Eric are you guys watching STuD as well?
Diana, I agree with your take on Marian. She comes off as your typical novela manipulator, but it's just so hard to dislike her. Similarly, Don Gaston is someone I try so hard to hate, but I always end up appreciating the character a bit more. Maybe because the actor does a decent job of playing off the loving father role with Vicki, you just forget how dysfunctional their family's merits are.
To everyone, thanks for the warm welcomes! This may be a bit of a long response to the 'favorite novelas' question, so here goes:
'Yo Soy Betty, La Fea' - I vaguely remember this one, but I remember loving its light humor. Having revisited a couple episodes when they rebroadcast it on Univision, I'm still loving it. No La Fea Mas Bella for me though, I thought it was a bit of a sellout.
'Rubi' - I had never seen a novela like this where the story is told from the villain's point of view, so our whole family loved this novela. The writers were particularly good with pushing you to edge of your seat, just waiting to see what Rubi does next.
'En Nombre del Amor' - Amazing production, with a GREAT actress playing as the villain. In my opinion, this novela had 1% more logic in it than your typical novela, although still a bit ridiculous at times. My only gripe are the main two actors, who seemed so inconsistent compared to the rest of the cast.
So there's my little 'Top 3' list haha.
To everyone, thanks for the warm welcomes! This may be a bit of a long response to the 'favorite novelas' question, so here goes:
'Yo Soy Betty, La Fea' - I vaguely remember this one, but I remember loving its light humor. Having revisited a couple episodes when they rebroadcast it on Univision, I'm still loving it. No La Fea Mas Bella for me though, I thought it was a bit of a sellout.
'Rubi' - I had never seen a novela like this where the story is told from the villain's point of view, so our whole family loved this novela. The writers were particularly good with pushing you to edge of your seat, just waiting to see what Rubi does next.
'En Nombre del Amor' - Amazing production, with a GREAT actress playing as the villain. In my opinion, this novela had 1% more logic in it than your typical novela, although still a bit ridiculous at times. My only gripe are the main two actors, who seemed so inconsistent compared to the rest of the cast.
So there's my little 'Top 3' list haha.
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 11:31:00 AM EDT
: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 11:31:00 AM EDT
Kat, I tried hard to avoid a second novela, but I gave in to it yesterday lol. Once you start one, it's so difficult to stop watching!
My mom watches STuD, so there's the source of my problem.
My mom watches STuD, so there's the source of my problem.
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 11:34:00 AM EDT
: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 11:34:00 AM EDT
Hpw interesting Eric. Looks like you have very disciminating taste with telenovelas. I haven't seen Rubi but it seems to have been quite a hit.
Because I am still learning Spanish, I go overboard, watching Mi Pecado, StuD and Dinero. Still trying to get that "total immersion" thing going.
Kat, like you, I hate "filler" and lagging extensions. For that reason I like Mi Pecado. Lord, they've got a crisis mind-blowing development every night it seems. Alas, Dinero was so popular in Mexico, the stretched it out.
Because I am still learning Spanish, I go overboard, watching Mi Pecado, StuD and Dinero. Still trying to get that "total immersion" thing going.
Kat, like you, I hate "filler" and lagging extensions. For that reason I like Mi Pecado. Lord, they've got a crisis mind-blowing development every night it seems. Alas, Dinero was so popular in Mexico, the stretched it out.
Eric: Good choices! ENDA was one of my favorites as well. Leticia Calderone was the essence of evil -very well done.
I saw only a few episodes of Rubi but it was very intriguing (loved the ending).
Also loved Pasion among others. I have to admit I am thoroughly enjoying Corazon Salvaje (mostly because of Eduardo Yanez).
Diana
I saw only a few episodes of Rubi but it was very intriguing (loved the ending).
Also loved Pasion among others. I have to admit I am thoroughly enjoying Corazon Salvaje (mostly because of Eduardo Yanez).
Diana
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 12:36:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 12:36:00 PM EDT
Oh, forgot. On the Elvira/Ramiro storyline. For some reason, I find their dilemma rather touching. They both want to get back to a healthy, intimate married life but they keep up exactly the self-defeating behavior (yelling and fighting with each other) that makes this impossible. That, and of course, the omnipresent mother-in-law.
I'm crossing my fingers they can work it out and rediscover the love that brought them together in the first place.
I'm crossing my fingers they can work it out and rediscover the love that brought them together in the first place.
Judy, thanks for another terrific recap. I especially liked the vocab, since it wasn't just single words, but phrases, which one has to learn to really converse in another language.
Welcome, Eric!
I was disappointed that Zetina couldn't really hear what Marcos was saying to Carmela. His report to Rafa mainly consisted of the fact that he also observed Marcos kissing the same woman Jimenez had seen. But if he finds out who Carmela is, that would help. His invisibility and innocuousness are definite assets.
Welcome, Eric!
I was disappointed that Zetina couldn't really hear what Marcos was saying to Carmela. His report to Rafa mainly consisted of the fact that he also observed Marcos kissing the same woman Jimenez had seen. But if he finds out who Carmela is, that would help. His invisibility and innocuousness are definite assets.
Eric, I said the exact same thing! When STuD was advertising and we were having 2 hour episodes of Dinero, but here I am watching it anyway and now that they are at the hacienda I am loving it, although I hate Ivanaho!!
What do you think about it?
Judy I noticed the other night in an advertisement for MP that they were already saying in the last weeks. This was really short wasn't it, for a novela?
What do you think about it?
Judy I noticed the other night in an advertisement for MP that they were already saying in the last weeks. This was really short wasn't it, for a novela?
Judy - your recap was so well-written and clever, thank you!
ITA about Elvira/Ramiro, I think they love each other and really want to have a healthy relationship. The main problem is the mother-in-law dominating her daughter's life, ugh! I'm sure now the sex therapist understands Ramiro better, too!
It was a slow episode, your recap was more entertaining. I'm almost finding Ale more annoying than VVV. I expect VVV to be crazy, but Ale is just so unreasonable and doesn't have to be. I hope Susana is catching on that something is amiss with how terrible Rafa is being made out to be. I don't think VVV is pregnant, either.
Do enjoy the Carmela scenes, she is pretty funny, and Marco is still a lovable bad guy in spite of everything. Zetina for sure is a perfect spy.
Welcome Eric!
ITA about Elvira/Ramiro, I think they love each other and really want to have a healthy relationship. The main problem is the mother-in-law dominating her daughter's life, ugh! I'm sure now the sex therapist understands Ramiro better, too!
It was a slow episode, your recap was more entertaining. I'm almost finding Ale more annoying than VVV. I expect VVV to be crazy, but Ale is just so unreasonable and doesn't have to be. I hope Susana is catching on that something is amiss with how terrible Rafa is being made out to be. I don't think VVV is pregnant, either.
Do enjoy the Carmela scenes, she is pretty funny, and Marco is still a lovable bad guy in spite of everything. Zetina for sure is a perfect spy.
Welcome Eric!
P.S. For those wimmin frustrated by having only Marco's mustache as eye candy - just look in on CS for a little while. There are several handsome men, often shirtless, and EY is just incredible!
Eric, welcome aboard! I enjoyed your comments on your "Top 3." I agree, ENDA, was a very entertaining novela with all those heavy weight actors doing such great emoting especially Leticia Calderon as the Crazy Purple One. Allison, played naive very well but Sebastian's role had him as such a wimp for much of the novela...poor lad.
Ditto to what Ivy said. Too bad they moved C S because it is now a thoroughly enjoyable romantic novela with some great acting ..one of my favorites so far.
GinCA
Ditto to what Ivy said. Too bad they moved C S because it is now a thoroughly enjoyable romantic novela with some great acting ..one of my favorites so far.
GinCA
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 2:02:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 2:02:00 PM EDT
Hi Hombre, Kat and Ivy. Hope you're having a great day. My computer seems to be working better again so I can post comments.
KAT, the writers of Mi Pecado evidently will NOT let their novelas be extended. As a result, their stories are really tightly paced and highly dramatic every episode. They wrote the original story that later was remade as ENDA, that Eric and Diane liked so much. (I found this info out from Jarocha).
IVY, glad you have a soft spot for our little married couple also. They're not particularly attractive but perhaps that is what endears them to me. They're just regular folks, messing up their lives...but looking for a way out. I hope they find it.
HOMBRE, you and I are working at these phrases, aren't we? Hope yor memory is better than mine though. When it comes time to speak, I really how fuzzy my Spanish still is.
Still...NEVER GIVE UP, NEVER GIVE IN! (channeling Vicky here)
KAT, the writers of Mi Pecado evidently will NOT let their novelas be extended. As a result, their stories are really tightly paced and highly dramatic every episode. They wrote the original story that later was remade as ENDA, that Eric and Diane liked so much. (I found this info out from Jarocha).
IVY, glad you have a soft spot for our little married couple also. They're not particularly attractive but perhaps that is what endears them to me. They're just regular folks, messing up their lives...but looking for a way out. I hope they find it.
HOMBRE, you and I are working at these phrases, aren't we? Hope yor memory is better than mine though. When it comes time to speak, I really how fuzzy my Spanish still is.
Still...NEVER GIVE UP, NEVER GIVE IN! (channeling Vicky here)
Hello again, GinCA. I turned up my nose at CS in the early stages, but now that I can no longer see it, and have to rely on the recaps and Aribeth's videos, I've become quite interested. Go figure.
And must say Juan is sublime in that white billowing sleeved white shirt. Or heck, just the pj pants. Mighty fine.
And must say Juan is sublime in that white billowing sleeved white shirt. Or heck, just the pj pants. Mighty fine.
Yes to you all above - I thought ENDA was great - it was my first TN! Leticia Calderon was such a good villain, sometimes it was hard to keep watching though. Sebastian Zurita is much more attractive and has a better part in CS, or his acting has improved as well.
Judy, you are so funny! But right at the same time, it is true what they say, Use It or Lose It! My problem is that I never took Spanish in school, so while I speak it, I have a hard time writting it.
CS may have some Hotties, but they can't compare to TBLMOE, Fernando, aaahhh!!!
CS may have some Hotties, but they can't compare to TBLMOE, Fernando, aaahhh!!!
Well, Kat, nothing helps conversation so much as having a Spanish-speaking boyfriend.
Long ago and far away, when I was in my 20's and dating Philippe, my French improved tremendously. Alas, I'm a little too old and a little too married now to improve my Spanish that way. Have to rely on telenovelas and reading Peoplenespañol. Asi es la vida.
Long ago and far away, when I was in my 20's and dating Philippe, my French improved tremendously. Alas, I'm a little too old and a little too married now to improve my Spanish that way. Have to rely on telenovelas and reading Peoplenespañol. Asi es la vida.
Thanks, JudyB, for a terrific recap! Filler episodes kind of drive me nuts, but at least the one last night had some funny moments. Marcos is really a hottie underneath that Hitler mustache. I was curious and checked out some photos of the actor....he used to be a model. Yowser.
Mil in NC
Mil in NC
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 3:10:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 3:10:00 PM EDT
Yes Mil in NC, I've seen Marcos on promos for some daytime telenovelas. Sometimes he's the loser galan and sometimes he's the main man. And he's attractive, no doubt about it.
Furthermore, he and Chavez DO make a good comedy team. The choking scene was funny. But I'm short on patience. I've been known to turn to the last chapter of a book to find out how it turns out and then cast it aside. So the long extension of Dinero is going to make me cranky. Just be forewarned!
Furthermore, he and Chavez DO make a good comedy team. The choking scene was funny. But I'm short on patience. I've been known to turn to the last chapter of a book to find out how it turns out and then cast it aside. So the long extension of Dinero is going to make me cranky. Just be forewarned!
Thanks for the recap and vocab/dichos Judy. As Hombre said, it's so important to learn those phrases to know a language. Alas for some reason I didn't grasp this concept until later in life.
Welcome Eric. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on your top TNs.
It's hilarious to me that Bonney Bell fled from the room upon hearing VVV's voice!
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Welcome Eric. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on your top TNs.
It's hilarious to me that Bonney Bell fled from the room upon hearing VVV's voice!
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