Caray, Caray!

Wow, what an episode! There was not one dull second. Great title Marta! And I love your conversations.

OK, I'm all for the romance but Renata, where was your willpower? On the other hand, there's no reason why a girl can't have a good time, eh? Doesn't mean she has to stick around, does it? I've got to admit the romance scenes between our two leads were very convincing.

More tomorrow as I'm about to go to bed.

Oh, one more thing. Jero and Renata were at La Bufadora, an ocean blow-hole outside of Ensenada.

Thanks again Marta, I will re-read tomorrow over my morning tea.
 

Great recap Marta and thanks.

What a episode Roberta hit on the truth but was made to feel guilty into backing off of that accusation against Mommy Dearest.She does have the nerve to then blame Stalking Selene.

Daniel looks like his goose is cooked?

Consta might be having second thoughts about Hon's affair after finding out what BSC Blanca has done.

Ita Renata what happen to your statement there's isn't anything between you and Jerko. But i'm sure something still will come between them to keep them apart from each other.

Cata get over yourself trying to ask Isidro to talk Regina into going back to watching paint dry on the wall controlling Antonio. I LOL when he made that statement it was divine justice he knows that Fina is Pepa and it serves her right now she is the wife who's husband has taken up with a other woman.

The funny thing about that it's her arch enemy.

I'm just floored how good this show is and what is revealed almost on a nightly basis. I never would have thought that Gonzo would find out this soon Fina's ruse of being terminally ill.

Does this shoot Gonzo now to the front of Fina's hit list?

From the previews we saw Matias chasing someone i was thinking it had to be Daniel. But the person getting hit by the car had on a white jacket sort of like the one Auggie is wearing. It went by to fast but it didn't look like Blanca.

So if Gonzo looses his riches what does that mean for Roberta and the changed prenup and Fina and her plan for all of those millions?
 

Love your title, Marta. Things are unraveling fast for Fina. I'm with you Blusmarie -- who would have imagined that so much would come out so soon? What is Fina going to do now that there is no more money to subborn witnesses?
Notice that Auggie & Fina both think the same. They both go right to the tactic of bribing someone to get out of jail.

Boy! That tree used to be the kissing tree. It's more than that now, boy howdy! I am so glad that the previews didn't lead us astray. A little loving is just what we needed in the midst of all this mayhem. I know, I know --it's too soon -- and Jero will go off the deep end somehow to push her away again --but it's nice while it lasts. Thanks Sylvia for the info on the blowhole location.

I love the "Divine Justice" remark. Only Isidro know it all -- that Regina & Gonzo are together AND that the "injured spouse" is the very woman who stole Regina's first husband.

It looked for a minute as though Berta was thinking straight -- but she is so needy. She goes around like a bull in a china shop accusing everyone -- but needing Fina too much to stick to her guns. Is she pushing Selene too far? Berta better watch out for that one.

Loved the episode -- lots happening -- and loved your recap.
 

Marta- I am in awe of your ability to capture so much dialogue. And to do it so beautifully. Thank you for taking the time to do this each week.

I'm going to give Nata a break for giving in to her feelings for Jero for the moment. But I don't think she'll stay. Mostly because she wants to go back to work to help the family. I dectected hesitation, even while she was giving in. So I don't think she's totally over what Jero did. It's just a relapse. And I think they both needed this. The last few times they've spoken or been together (minus the tender moment on the stairs and Nata warming Jero in bed) have been so bitter. It's good for them to have another good/sweet memory.

I cheered when Gonzo began to learn the truth of Fina's tumor. I so was not expecting that to happen so soon. Yay!

But Berta hit on the truth about mama, and got bamboozled into believing she was wrong. Come on Berta! You, more than anyone else, know how evil Fina is.

I also got really hopeful when Connie started to think that she was wrong about Hon and Blanca. Does Chema's thoughtful look mean that, now that he's so close to Connie being his, he will start behaving like a jealous jerk, instead of like the reasonable gentleman he has been before? Hey Chema, there's a cute blond girl named Arely on her way back to D.F...

Adri has the patience of a saint. I think I would have had a tantrum myself had I just witnessed Matias' tantrum about Nata being with Jero.
 

Marta! Thank you for a fantastic cap of a fantastic-er episode. Hot-ziggety-Dog! This novela is soooo respecting of the viewer, I LOVE IT! None of this crap with all the revelations coming out in the last week. Sooooo satisfying to hear Roberta fling the truth in Fina's face even though we know it's too early for her to believe it. She may have fallen for Mommy Dearest's tears for now but Roberta is NOT going to dismiss this impression from her mind. She knows Rafa loved her and she knows Fina was against it and warned her in threatening tones not to defy her.

Roberta: Don't forget the conclusion you came to in the dark confines of that jail cell. When Fina is giving her command "soy tu madre" performances just listen for that screeching sound we all hear when she's on screen: it's the gates of HELL opening to welcome her and you if you don't THINK!!

And Bonney, did you have reconciliation on your R list? Well, Jero, I'm not impressed. SAY WHAAAAT? You need to get on your knees, man, NO, lay prostrate at Renata's feet, forhead touching the ground in supplication, feebling clutching at her ankles, then she should back away and you should craaaaawwwwl!

Phew! Okay, now that I got that out his speech reminded me of one of my all-time favorite songs: Time in a Bottle by Jim Croce. My Gawd, what a hautningly beautiful, searingly sentimental ode to undying love - Ayyyy, it came out when I was a lass not yet even 20 years old - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHDt2t0oO7g - Ahhhhh, yes, I, too am a Leo Girl and today is my birthday!

And lastly! Gonzo!! Oh. MY. GONZO!!! Like I said above, this show is so respectful of we viewers, letting the characters come to conclusions all viewerville long has, letting people be smart, intuitive and suspicious. I'm going to tape tonight's episode as a birthday present, it's going to be a doozy!!!

Lila
 

Happy Birthday Lila!!!!! Have a wonderful day, week, month and year.

Wow, so many Leos. Is there another Taurus out there?
 

Thank you Vivi! I'm afraid I'm shameless about Birthdays, love to be wished HB, don't mind people knowing/figuring out my age and see every year as a blessing!!! Well, of my 9 sibs 3 are Leos, 3 Scorpios, 3 Sagittarius . . .and 1 Taurus, so in my fam they're few but I know they're out there!

Lila
 

ooops, 2 are Leos, guess I'm not my own sib!

Lila
 

Wow! That's a lot of siblings. How wonderful Lila.

Speaking of siblings, this line struck me as Jero spoke to his brother at his grave: "What kind of love blinded you to the extent that you could not see Roberta’s evilness?"

The question I asked Jero was, what kind of hatred blinded you to the extent that you could not see Renata's goodness? Hmm....

At least now Nata seems to know that although Jero was an idiot, he did/does love her. His hate has disappeared. At least his hate for her. And she's trying to teach him to seek justice, without jumping to conclusions and turning to vengeance and hate. She has a lot of work to do.
 

Lila - Have a wonderful Birthday!!! (And I love Jim Croce too - Time in a Bottle was our Junior Prom them - ok, I'm showing my age!)

Marta, you are to be congratulated on one awesome recap, complete with full dialog recaps. So love those being I only can get parts of everything.

Disappointed that Berta so quickly flipped back to believing Momma Dearest. But I also think that the seeds are planted with her to not entirely believe her mother going forward. The list of people who knew of her and Rafa is VERY SMALL, so she just has to think, think,think!!

I was pleased to see my guess that the smooches with Nata and Jero was wrong and not fantasy, but I was surprised that Nata caved so fast. I have to say though, there is a change in Jero, or the way Juan is playing him, that is so reminiscent of one Mr. Darcy. Starting out so proud and sure of himself, not good at how to handle people,quick to judge and, now, slowly but surely he is beginning to soften and become less full of "pride" for love of a smart, good woman. Like Darcy and Elizabeth, there will still be obstacles and people in the way for while.
I'm with you Lila, I was thinking the same thing about him getting down on his knees to ask forgiveness.Would have been a nice touch, but I don't think he's there yet. Nata is going to feel compelled too help the family, which means probably going back to Nightmare on Montecito Street. But I enjoyed the shopping day while it lasted, I admit.

Cata needs to get a grip - having Gina not date Gonzo is one thing, it doesn't equate that she has to go back to Toni. Meddlesome old bitty...

Fina finds out Gonzo may be broke - do we see Momma pushing Berta towards Augie now? I can't see her trying with Jero, he's kind of on to her now. I want the plot back at wine country full time.

I got so excited that the doctor had taken a powder and Gonzo was going to learn the truth on Fina's "illness" that I about spilled my glass of wonderful Portuguese wine. Cannot wait for tonight-hope he just let's her have it with both barrels. Fina's revenge list is getting mighty long - that woman better learn to multi-task and fast!

Who the heck was that that got spayed on the fender??? Drove me nuts last night...and does anyone remember the vehicle? Could it be one of our main good characters and someone evil throws themselves in front on purpose?? That does seem like a Blanca thing to do - and she was waiting on that sidewalk...nut job.
 

Wonderful recap Marta.

My Theory:
The previews went by fast for me too but If the person who got hit was wearing white, it might be Adri (she was wearing a white tunic and black tights at the office).Or one of Fina's victims? perhaps her old boyfriend who is blackmailing her?. Its too early for Blanca to be taken out unless Fina goes after for messing with "her pesos".

Star
 

Thanks, Marta, this is superb. As always, I especially enjoy your wonderful translation of the dialogue.

Jerry begs. Renata caves... Gack.

Not a great night for the medical profession:

Dr. Nesme...convicted, sentenced, defrocked... and he hasn't even had time to sober up... he's going to be very disappointed when he gets the news

Dr. Zuinaga... takes extended vacation leaving no forwarding address... Now poor Fina needs to find a new primary care provider...

Didn't that food at la Bufadora look inviting? I could almost smell it, and though I generally shun drinks with umbrellas, I can't resist piña coladas.

This show delivers. Not always the way I like it, but I'm never disappointed.

Carlos
 

Marta--You fulfilled my desires for a terrific repeat of, well, you all know what.

Yaaaaaayyyy! I was wrong--it was no fantasy. And in Renata's own words to Jero---How can I resist you?

More later.
NOK
 

The Augie/Berta pairing will happen, I am sure. I saw some commercial with previews of the rest of the novela, can't say much but that will happen some way or another. Remember already that Sele told him that Berta and him are so much alike and he seemed to show interest in getting to know this Berta who is so much like him.
Daisy, I think you guys are on to something. How about Connie is driving the car, and Blanca throws herself in front of the car to fake being run over byher? The victim had black pants and a light color shirt but was not the lacy shirt Adri had on at the office. Beside, she is standing by Hono right before the accident... I bet you all are right, Matt was running after Daniel and that is why we see a man jump over a fence but then maybe Blanca is faking being run over elsewhere by Connie. maybe one scene outside the MR office, the other scene outside the charity center.
 

ITA with you, Vivi on your criticism of Jero and Nata acknowledging he loves her but having a long road ahead to teach him to not judge people first and trust each other.

She was so right when she told him 'its not so easy, we have hurt each other and have lost trust in each other'
 

ITA Carlos
Jerry begs. Renata caves... Gack.
I wanted him to burn some knee pads working on the way back to her with much more difficulty..
things are beginning to line up with the 98 version in some ways... who around has the resources to bail MR company out of trouble? none other than Jero. And jero and nata made love at the tree... and something will separate them quickly... you do the math...
 

Happy Birthday, Lila. I loved your description of the screeching sound of the gates of hell opening which we in viewerland hear in Fina's voice.

And Vivi, nice take on the contrast of Rafa/Roberta and Jero/Renata -- the words he SHOULD have said at the graveside. Nice analysis. Marta is right that Jero is still prone to jump to conclusions (wait, AH, don’t condemn Roberta just like that, that was your mistake with Nata to begin with… and you are heading to the same mistake again…)
 

Thanks, Daisy! Wow! I've watched the segment of the hit and run over and over. They purposely did a real hatchet job on the clips for the preview but what I could make out it seems it's a woman who got hit and I seem to see the zig zag hem of the white blouse Adri had on. There are clips of Berta and Fina mixed in but the relevant clips around the hit are Con outside in apparently the same vicinity as the hit and he is looking horrified. Also Matias is outside apparently in the same area and he takes off running -- towards the person hit? Could Daniel be so desperate and hit Adri in an attempt to throw everyone off their goal of laying a trap for the spy? Of course Blaaanca would certainly do such a thing (thus making her an official Bitch on Wheels). The car was white or silver. Tantalizing!

Lila
 

there is also an ocean blow-hole in Puerto Rico that I remember my parents taking me to a couple times when I was very little... it is very pretty to watch the water shoot up like that.. even though the place was not so 'prebuilt arond' for tourists like this one in Mex is... very pretty.
and those oysters looked grilled with melted cheese or cream on them.. not an oyster fan but that is what they looked like. ITA Carlos, also a fan of pina coladas (not sure if they were indeed created in PR or not.. we have a place by the governor's mansion that claims they created PCs, but don't really care.. i LOVE THEM!!)
 

Thank you Guera! I love thinking of metaphors of doom for this eevil mutha.

Marta! You know I thought that was Adri next to Matias but I just can't imagine Blanca letting herself risk great personal injury for this harebrained scheme of hers, well. . .she IS crazy. Would she have had time to cook up this scheme with Daniel, that he is to gently hit her with his car for the same purpose I describe above? What? Is she a stunt artist, too? Coo Coo!

Lila
 

It's so funny how everyone is so concerned about who is in the accident tonight. Me, too. It's bound to complicate someone's life--either more hospital time or jail time. Too bad it isn't Toni--he needs to get out of the way--and take Cata with him.

Daisy--I loved your comparison to Mr. Darcy in P&P. It really fits Jero. I have to watch this at least once a year (the Colin Firth/Jennifer Ehle version).

Carlos--the new doctor and Dr. Marina seem to be on the up and up. Two out of four ain't bad.

Lila--Happy birthday. My son almost made the Leo brigade. He's on that dratted cusp with Virgo, which makes him a bit schizo.

Vivi--I'm an old Taurus and glad to be one.

I can't believe Roberta doesn't remember the basics of telenovela dialog. Whenever someone is asked an uncomfortable or accusative question, if they respond by saying, "How can you believe/think/ that of me," or "Por supuesto que no" (of course not), invariably the unspoken answer is always YES.

Wake up Roberta. You have used that tactic yourself, so you should know the drill.

There's a blow-hole at Acadia National Park in Maine, but more fun is to go around Frenchman's Bay to Schoodic Peninsula. You get some terrifically beautiful and dangerous displays of wave action on the rocky cliffs.
NOK
 

Marta: I just love how you give us these detailed dialogues! I get to read them after hearing them which I SO appreciate. You are incredible with these dialogues!!!

WOWSERS!!! What a TN!! Yes...Jero has been a jerk, but I did enjoy that moment of happiness between Jero and Nata. I was smiling right along with them. Those kissing scenes were SO well done! I kept thinking that something else was sure to drive them apart again, but who cares...I loved those scenes!!

Please don't tell me that Kari is so goofy as to think that she owes Dr. Killsthem something. I could not believe the nonsense she was giving dear Laz several days ago. This controlling jerk has almost ruined Kari to the point that I don't think she even knows who she is anymore. She is bound, in her mind, to some promise to her father and feels some crazy obligation to the fool she married. Oy.

The best part of all was Gonzo getting closer to the truth about Black Eyed Malafina!

I have to laugh every time that loser attorney tells Malafina that she has not properly 'paid' him! Ha! I am dying laughing at this one.

I can't wait for tonight's action. Unfortunately, I am now relegated to a hotel that does not carry Uni, but does carry Telemundo. I HATE watching these episodes on Daily Motion, but if that is what I have to do, well, I'll do it.

Thank you again, Marta!

Susanita
 

I am blown away by some of the acting in this TN. Renata went through so many subtle changes of mood and expression in that scene by the tree. When she saw the heart that Jero had carved earlier and the tears leapt to her eyes -- they leapt to mine also. She is such a subtle actress.

But I agree that as much as I enjoyed the lovely loving the highlight of the show was Gonzalo discovering the truth ( or at least half of the truth ) about Fina's illness.

I, too, am very curious about the accident victim. It looks like another exciting night.

Marta -- I forgot to mention how much I liked your title -- and yes both Tantrum Boy and Tantrum Man were in rare form last night.
 

Oh my goodness, look at all these wonderful comments from the gang. You've all expressed my sentiments exactly, well better than I could actually, and then some.

Marta, I was way too tired last night and couldn't fully appreciate your stunning recap. It's another masterpiece amiga. I SO enjoyed it again over my morning tea.

Last night's How Are Regina and Renata Alike? I think they both have wonderful and supportive BFFs. Renata has Adri and Regina has Inez. I was cool with Inez being inspired (likely by Regina) to start her own center, and how wonderful of Regina to be fully supportive and not all "wah my best employee is leaving". Life is easier when you have a great gal pal.

I went over and over the preview of who got hit by the car and I couldn't tell. S/he was wearing white and that's all I could see. Honorio was horrified but that could be for anyone.

Daisy and NOK, I love the Mr. Darcy comparison. And yep, the version with Colin Firth is my absolute favorite.

Marta, the blowhole at Ensenada is quite dramatic but yes, it is VERY touristy and built up. It's probably safer that way as the blowhole can be quite powerful. The one time I was there the guy who sold fresh shellfish on the BBQ was also there. His specialties were the big Chocolate (named because of their color and sweetness) and Pata de Mula clams. They were grilled until they open, then topped with diced onion, tomato, cilantro and a touch of fresh cheese. Delicious! The oysters were frighteningly huge and called Huaraches. They were as big as my forearm and also grilled until they opened then topped with the same toppings. I was afraid of this monster oyster and stuck with the clams. The stand also has an assortment of fresh salsas in a variety of flavors and heats. The seafood stands in Ensenada are usually pretty safe as the seafood is very fresh, sells out quickly, and the stands have been in business for many years.

Oh my, didn't that Colada in the Coco look good?

Star, I do you like your idea that Fina will be outraged at Blanca if she thinks the White Terror is messing with Fina's pesos. Let's put those two gatas in a burlap bag and let them finish each other off!

A huge Happy Birthday to Lila! You go girl and string that birthday out as long as possible.
 

Oh, and Gonzo discovering Fina's lie so early in the show...amazing! I love how the writers keep throwing these major discoveries our way.
 

Video: Grilling Large Clams in the Ensenada Wine Country
 

Sylvia- Yum! Looks and sounds delicious. This is making me want to go to Ensenada.
 

I am also enjoying how there is a major reveal or plot development every week. The writers have done well in that way. Once something is revealed, it doesn't stop there, but instead sets another chain of events in motion.

Marta- I remember either you or Jarocha mentioned the tree lovemaking scene in La Mentira. I thought of that as soon as we saw the previews for Nata and Jero in the tree. How different is the plot from La Mentira so far? Is it close, or way different?
 

Me too! I can't believe that the one time I was down there (we took our boat to Ensenada after we bought it) I never knew about the wine country!! Stupid me. I guess I will just have to go back.
 

If Hon is horrified at the accident does this mean it's Adriana or Consta? Who was driving the car BSC Blanca or Daniel running away?
 

It truly was a wonderful capitulo last night but I keep asking myself what is up with Renata's clothing? Maybe I'm too old to understand some of her,or maybe wardrobe's choices, in clothing. I found it was a little distracting last night. Thanks to all the recappers who take time to make our enjoyment of this tn complete with your witty and fun writing!

Telenovelera in AZ
 

Wow...sure glad I had lunch before I started reading the comments. Otherwise I would have been yowling for clams, oysters and a piña colada. All that sounds better than making love in a tree....who wants bark burn? Rug burn is bad enough.

Now, Marta...excellent recap. You nailed all the key dialogue and title was great too.

Our discussion yesterday about Kari's "battered wife syndrome" seemed confirmed in last night's exchange with Renata. Loved how Renata admitted that yes, she truly valued Kari's handiwork and wanted the sheets made: but yes, it also was a little bit to help her out. Love her gentle honesty. (and her ferocious honesty as well).

And speaking of...HAPPY BIRTHDAY Lila! Wow..another feisty strong-willed Leo. No wonder this blog line is a happenin' place. Lots of emotional energy here.

Hooray for Gonzalo learning the truth about Fina. Boo for Roberta falling back into the Mommy Dearest trap.

Sounds like mucho more drama tonight folks. See ya'
 

Oh and welcome "Telenovelera in Az." We love it when more people chime in.
 

Ay Roberta you hit it with your self proclamations of being an Estupida. I loved how she called herself that over and over, but then at the same time she is still quite a ways from true redemption and comprehension of how truly estupida she really is. Her lies about Jero being the baby daddy still irks me but oh well, that'll eventually get sorted.

I'm also annoyed with Mama Cata for wanting to meddle in Gina's life and trying to get Isidrio to also interfere.

Oh and Marta, great recap!

Lila Feliz Cumpleaños!

I too tried to figure out who could possibly be the one getting flung over the hood of the car on the avances, it looked like a white jacket so I was guessing Auggie but he was still locked up.
 

Telenovelera in AZ I am such a chairside fashion police that I also found Nata's get up quite tragic. I did love the head scarf but then the short dress with thigh high socks and boots not so much.
 

Happy Bday Lila,Leo's rock. My Bday is on sunday!

I see we all excited about the accident! If it is Matias, adri, Hon or Gonzo it will Blanca's ploy to drag their investigation on her fraud.
I guess we all have to wait.

I agree with all who want AH to grovel some more and Nata shouldn't have given up the Cookies!

Star.
 

Thanks for the thorough recap, Marta! I especially appreciate the dialogue you translated.

What suggestive imagery at La Bufadora. Yes, show, we get it; very clever.

No way, no how has Jero actually earned having Renata back already, but I think it makes sense that she gave in. She is a very forgiving, positive, loving person, and it's totally in character for her to give him another chance. She does also have a great deal of dignity, so I don't think she'll pretend everything's fine, but I thought she beautifully portrayed the emotional shift as she realized he was sincere and that maybe they could make a go of it. I'm just happy to have our leads somewhat happy and working as a team rather than keeping them at odds for nearly the entire telenovela.

Roberta needs to spend a little more time thinking and remember that the day Rafa stood her up, Mommy Dearest was out all day and returned wearing a different, notably cheap and tacky shirt. Hmmm.
 

Marta, well done. I had to miss a little of last nights episode, and with your recap I didn’t miss anything, thank you!

Feliz Cumpleaños, Lila! I also loved your gates of hell. :0

Thanks Sylvia for La Bufadora. I can’t wait to see it.

Carlos, no it wasn’t a great night for the medical profession. Dr Nesme will be pissed when he wakes up from pissing the night away. I LMBO. Oh he got knocked down and tried to get up again, but to no avail. Sucks to be him.

All of these revelations coming out, and according to Wiki, we’re past the half way mark now, this one ends in December sometime. I don’t know if I’ll last that long. Every turn here is excitement and things are sizzling.

As the 10th Dr Who, David Tennant said: “Think you've seen it all? Think again. Outside those doors, we might see anything. We could find new worlds (beautiful Baja Wine Country), terrifying monsters (Fina), and impossible things (Blanca). And if you come with me... nothing will ever be the same again!”

Here’s the link again to La Bonita Hacienda as I see there are some new bloggers that have joined us on this rollicking journey.
http://www.haciendalalomita.com.mx/home/esp

My husband Miguel is leaving for TJ on Monday in search of employment- who hoo! Its also amazing what one finds when they are sorting and packing for a move. I have been doing a lot of “Oh THAT’S what happened to that/those (well worn blue suede leather American Indian moccasins, KC and The Sunshine Band 8 Track, and or Ginsu knife) that have gone missing over the years.

Valeena
 

yes there was a tree at the hacienda in the 98 version, but it was by no means a 'happy' 'tree of love'. it did not have carved hearts but it is the site where the Rafa counterpart did shoot himself on the head, and where Deme (Jero) and Vero (Nata) made love, a more uncomfortable tree to do that in, if I may add... and the memories are nowhere near as pleasing (she was drunk, it was shall I say... more rough).

btw, i(and my 2 y o grandson) are also leo, both born on a july 27
 

thank you all for your comments, it was definitely an exciting and up-lifting recap to write.
 

I love 'time in a bottle' and 'operator' by Jim Croce.
 

Marta- Ick! Rough, drunken sex on a suicide tree. I prefer our version. Fun, silly drunken sex after the wine festival, and passionate make-up sex on a lovers' tree.
 

NOK and Sylvia - right there with you on the Firth/Ehle as favorite P&P version (I even OWN the full mini-series.)

Valeena - fab to see a Dr. Who quote - I'm a long time watcher and fan. Maybe we could con him into time traveling a few of these characters out of this TN for us! Good luck to your husband on his trip ( and I wonder where my gifted Ginsu knife ever went too).

Put me with the rest who have been head-scratching at what the wardrobe dept. has been doing with Nata's wardrobe. The whole "boot" look in all the TN's drives me batty (Teresa does it too with their women characters). She started off so well, her dresses a bit short, but now she's in this regressed teenage look. Casual I could get,and I wear a lot of long scarves even in the off winter months of cotton or linen, but dish the shorts or super short skirts.
 

Sorry, but I liked today's outfit -- especially the scarf & boots. I wasn't even put off TOO much by the short red dress & the scarf -- though the gloves left me cold. But I am with you all on the shorts with the green tights.
 

Marta: Thanks so much for the dialogues. I don’t speak/understand Spanish at all well and it really helps me to understand what’s going on. I especially appreciate it when it’s from a love scene.

Vivi: “Hey Chema, there's a cute blond girl named Arely on her way back to D.F...” I was wondering who we could get for Arely. I like her and want to see her happy with someone.

So glad Coni did not sleep with Chema since it’s more than likely that Hon did not really sleep with Blanca but was just posed to look like he did.

Matias and his tantrums. I’m telling you it’s the hair. If he only grew his hair out, his maturity level would rise significantly.

Happy birthday, Lila. I agree. This is one great TN. It’s only my third and MEPS will always be my sentimental favorite (as my first), but this is the best one I’ve seen—so far. The only flaw I see, is the galan is hard to like—sort of like Valentina in STuD. But we’re not even half way through, so he has time to redeem himself. Hopefully, he won’t turn out to be multiple personality character throughout—like Val.

Daisynjay: “Nightmare on Montecito Street.” Classic!

I don’t think Nata wants to resist Jero. I think she wants a reason to be with him. And she’s right about them having a lot to overcome. If they do what they say and take one day at a time, they should be able to get back to where they should be. But I’m afraid that won’t happen—too many eps to go :) (I see Julia has explained it so much better).

Jero is prone to jump to conclusions and that won’t change overnight. I wouldn’t believe his character, if it did.

Re: P&P. I have every version available on DVD/Video. I like the one with Keira Knightly and Matthew MacFayden. However, my favorite—and best adaptation, in my opinion—is the Jennifer Ehle/Colin Firth version. I like how Colin really brought Darcy to life. Before that, my favorite was the 1979 Masterpiece Theatre version which was presented as more of a farce/comedy and had a very stiff Darcy.

Telenovelera: I agree with you about Nata clothes. The problem is she is supposed to be in her early/mid twenties and these are the clothes I assume young people wear now; however she looks older than that and it’s kind of jarring to me. She seemed to dress more adult before her breakup with Jero.

Robey
 

Marta, Let me add my thanks a bit late. Thursday mornings I attend a conversation group where many of the participants are from many generations of Hispanics in northern NM. We discuss the wonderful antiquated Spanish of the area. There is even a northern NM dictionary of words and phrases that can be traced to language remnants in parts of Spain from 400 years ago.

But, I digress. Marta, you are the undispusted queen of dialog rendering. I also love your title.

Next: Feliz cumpleaños, Amigita Lila. Otra Leona, que bueno. As a friend of mine wrote to me earlier this week, congratulations on completing another journey around the sun. Y feliz año nuevo tambien.And Lila, I think the screech of Fina being the creaking open of the gates of hell ought to be on the dicho border of Caray Caray. Wow, what a memorable image.

Dr. Carlos, my profound condolences at the stings and arrows toward your esteemed profession. I worked with doctors most of my career and most of them were very, very good and noble but when they were bad they were horrid! Nesme and Zuinaga are fortunately that horrid minority.

Daisyinjay, I love yur Croce homage and especially your comparison of Jero to Darcy. Darcy is also one of my all time favorite make-overs from arrogant bastardo to deep feeling hero.
 

I guess we couldn't expect Roberta to return to the light in one night of incarceration but she is such a big disappointmet that she still wants to harm the noble Renata with one more turn of the knife she has stabbed into her sister's heart. Nasty. Let's hope that Selene gets disgusted again because she is the only other person that knows the whole Roberta story, right? Diego could help her bring old Berta down too.

I am totally content with the divine booty call that Jero and Renata answered with such joy. They needed it and most of all WE needed it.

The blurred preview has us all on the edge of our seat for tonight's episode to see WHO WAS HIT. I watched twice and couldn't figure it out either. Clever preview editing indeed.
 

Thanks a lot Daisy, I appreciate it.

Of course the Daaahhhleks ain’t got nothing on Fina, she would scare them! LOL

Yeah, umm… about the wardrobe…casual is casual and maybe for Ensenada, Nata’s sartorial eloquence with a style almost her own (I’m just quoting all things Great Britain today) would be almost ok, but still. I usually like her Baja style, boots and all, but her garb yesterday was tragic. I got confused with everything she was wearing. Just sayin’….
 

Of course the Daaahhhleks ain’t got nothing on Fina, she would scare them! LOL

You made my day!! Priceless!

(Hopefully someone somehow gets to "EX-ter-mi-nate! her)
 

Awwww thank y'all, NOK, Cap'n Sylvia, JudyB, rubycantu, Star you share a birthday with my Leo little brother!, Valeena, Robey, Cheryl: I can't believe it, that is the very phrase I usually use to describe birthdays: another trip around the sun! I also have a theory that the reason some of us lose a little height with age is that we get just a wee bit worn down by all the star dust we fly through on that trip!

And let's see, was it Robey that said Roberta needs to think about Fina being gone all day and coming home in a cheap, tacky, shirt! Yes! She really made a point of noting that: let's hope it figures in a sepia-toned rewind in Berta's little mind!

Lila
 

Lila: "And let's see, was it Robey that said Roberta needs to think about Fina being gone all day and coming home in a cheap, tacky, shirt! " Wasn't me. I think it was Julia. I missed that ep (after waiting months for the new Sylvia Navarro TN, I didn't know it had started until we were nine eps in!)
 

A huge welcome to Telenovera in AZ. Thanks for joining!

Valeena, you must be very busy! I'm excited for your move and am sending Miguel good job vibes in his quest for employment. Just think, you will likely be the first of us to actually experience the region that we have all grown to adore.

KC and the Sunshine Band 8-track? Really? What a hoot!
 

I was flipping through an Avon catalogue and found a model wearing her eye makeup like Berta. Not the same colors, but the, very noticibly, application of dark shadow on the outer third of the eye. Must be the style now.

Robey
 

I'll echo the sentiments of others and declare a very heartfelt thank you Marta for a wonderful recap. I am amazed and greatful for the generosity of all you recappers. Happy Birthday Lila!!! Wow, this TN is really delivering. Loved the mini-reconciliation of the two leads. Yes, we all know it won't last because Jero still needs major character development. I'm glad that Kari is no longer a prisoner in her home, but wouldn't it have been ironic if she were still there when her husband got arrested. Then who would he scream at to let him out. Rot in jail bastardo!! I think the modified pre-nup and Fina's lying about her tumor will now force Fina to show her true colors. Eagerly awaiting tonight's episode.
Tasha
 

Valeena, good luck in your move and Miguel's job success. I got a big smile at your memories of finding things after a move or not... I have a great moment of a visitation: went like this. I moved from the Boston area to Los Angeles at the end of 2000. in the next year and a half I moved three times and after 3 yrs moved to NM. When I got Willa the following winter, I found a tiny mouse on the garage floor, tiny furry toy mouse about 2 inches long. It had bleonged to my 20+ year old cat Zeby who had died just before I left LA. I felt like he sent a toy to puppy Willa.
 

Valeena: Oh my...wouldn't I LOVE to have the Daleks confront Ugly Malafina of the Crooked Mouth! Wouldn't you just love to hear them say: EXTERMINATE! (in the the way that only they can!!)

Cheryl: How I envy (in a good way) all of the marvelous experiences you enjoy there in Santa Fe! Is that Dictionary you mention available for purchase? I would love to know.

Also...love your mouse/cat gift story. Just love it as it reminds me of my own little kitties. :))

Susanita
 

First Roberta ALMOST tells the truth, and then she ALMOST figures out the whole truth about Rafael. So close to redemption, Roberta. So close.

And could they please leave that poor tree alone from now on? It's suffered enough indignities for these people.
 

Thanks, Tasha! Can't wait for tomorrow's cap, this ep is a good'n'!

Lila
 

Somewhat OT, but need some help. I have to travel a great deal in my professional work and do not always have access to Univision on hotel telly.

If I were to get Netflix, would I have access to any of the current TN that are running on Uni?

Daily Motion is doable, but those adverts drive me crackers!

Your thoughts would be most appreciated. As of this evening, I can only get Telemundo on the hotel telly and will have to resort to Daily Motion.

Gracias!

Susanita
 

Susanita, this doesn't exactly answer your question, but when I have had to watch episodes on Daily Motion I do not get the adverts. I do a search on "CMESDET capitulo ___".

I just checked for tonight's episode, cap 82, and it is in 4 parts on Daily Motion:
Here is Part 1 of 4
Here is Part 2 of 4
Here is Part 3 of 4
Here is Part 4 of 4

I hope these do not have adverts and work for you.
 

Cap'n Sylvia: AMIGA!!! Muchisimas gracias!!! I'll let you know how it goes. I've got to feel like I am watching along with the rest of the 'gang'!

Susanita
 

I hope it works out, fingers crossed. CME starts for me in six minutes...