Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Abismo de pasión #47 5/15/12: Fly on the Wall Tour, 2012
Abismo de Pasion Fly on the Wall Tour, 2012
Abismo de Pasion # 47 5/15/2012
Abismo de Pasion # 47 5/15/2012
The tour guide has changed her shirt. I am sure that this is because yesterday, when she was trying to get us back into the bus after visiting the cenote, we pretended that we did not see her. It took her at least an hour to round us all up, and, I confess, the recappers were the worse behaved of all. Today, I presume because she wants to stop THAT argument in it’s tracks, she is wearing a truly neon shade of lime green. I could see her from 200 meters and I guess that is the point. Good for her. Saks 5th Avenue says that Fluorescent colors are all the rage for Spring 2012.
The tour guide’s name is Ofelia, and she speaks perfect, unaccented English. We ask her to speak Spanish, slowly, slowly. She is 26, gorgeous and we are very tempted to hate her, especially when she cops an attitude. At least she has lost the little flag she was carrying yesterday. It was emblazoned with the words, “Abismo de Pasion Fly on the Wall Tour, 2012”—so shaming! Ah, Marta is whispering in my ear, Blue Lass and Sara liberated the flag last night, on a midnight raid to the tour guide’s room. I believe a few tequila shots may have gone into planning that escapade.
We are here in the Yucatan because Abismo de Pasion has hit an inevitable patch of the telenovela doldrums. Nothing has really happened for several days and in sheer boredom the fans and recappers of Abismo on Caray Caray signed up for the “Fly On The Wall Tour”. We are supposed to get an up-close and in-person view of La Ermita and the characters involved in our story. We are meant to be “Flies on the wall”, and, while the actors in Abismo are able to see us, they are not supposed to notice us. We, on the other hand, are supposed to refrain from any OVERT fan/boy-girl behavior. Out subtlety is what will allow us to get close to the action. We’ll see how this all works out.
Today’s tour started out with Ofelia trying to round us up in the lobby of The Only Inn In Ermita, a growing international franchise owned by our own Julia from Seattle. There is not really room for all 50 of us in the Lobby, so all of us, recappers and commenters alike are spilling out in to the street. Way to be subtle, Ofelia. Finally Ofelia announces that she only has one person missing, Cynderella. I refuse to make eye contact with the harried tour guide but finally, one of the Anon’s rats out Cynderella. It seems Cynder had a ‘moment’ when running into Gabino in the hall and now he is with her over behind the potted palm trying to persuade her to enjoy a day in her cool room, away from the madding crowd. Cynderella nobly breaks away to join the group before Gabino unbuttons one more button on his plaid shirt. Cap’n Sylvia offers la Novia de Victor Hugo Cabrera a sympathetic nod but hustles us all into the bus for our day’s adventures.
First Stop, The Cantina
· Kenia stalks “Don” Augusto to the dive Cantina. She asks if he is waiting for anyone and is it OK if she sits down? Augusto tells her “This cantina is not a good place for a girl like you.” “Why?” demands Kenia. “Because it is very rough.” I think he means it’s a workingman’s bar.
· She asks him a few questions abut Elisa and the financing for planting the new fields. He tells her that Elisa has a signed contract with the Arango Procesadora to purchase her produce. Kenia pushes him on the topic and he tells her “This is my business, no?”
· She looks taken aback, excuses herself and takes her leave. He looks like he regrets being sharp with her.
Now we all pile politely on the bus for the short drive to Casa Castañon. We hop out and crowd around the open kitchen window for a scene with…
Casa Castañon
· Elisa and Lolita prepare dinner in the cucina. Elisa is cutting the vegetables like she could really use a sharp Ginsu knife—with each slice she makes a big thud on the cutting board. I keep hoping she will have all her digits at the end of this scene.
· Elisa tells Lolita that both Damian and Gael are asshat louts.
· (“We already knew that, growls Doris.” We recall that last night when Damian asked her to choose between the two of them, Elisa told them they could both go to the devil. We agree with Elisa. We agree with Doris.)
The group decides to walk the short distance to Casa Arango.
Damian Puts His Foot Down at Hacienda Arango
· The minute Damian walks in the door, Mama Alfonsina asks him if it is true that he offered a contract for the purchase of her future produce (habanero peppers) to Elisa Castañon.
· “Yes it is certain.” Damian snaps back at her.
· Alfie tries the high-handed route with her son. “Well you are completely wrong about this, Damian if you think that I am going to permit it.”
· Damian isn’t having it. “You will recall that all things regarding the procesadora are under my control,” replies Damian.
· “You will not help the daughter of the woman who stole your father!” cries a furious Alfie!
· Damian comes right back with, “Enough already! I have heard this discussion my entire life! Mother, what happened years ago is very independent from business I might be doing now with Elisa.
· “Do not try to deceive me!” yells Alfonsina. “You just want to do business with Elisa in order to be close to her.”
· “Yes, I want to be close to her. But her family is also in economic difficulties.”
· “That is not your problem.”
· “Mama, I am not a child. Now you cannot just send me away from La Ermita for years—your “Holy Sacrifice”.
· “I did it for YOU!” cries Alfonsina. “You were able to study, get a good education!”
· “Really, Mama? I was a child who had just lost his father. You are so indignant that dad abandoned but you did not think about abandoning your only son. What I needed was to be here in La Ermita, here with my Mama, not in another country. And don’t worry about the contract with Elisa it probably wont’ happen.”
And the Fly-On-The-Wall group lurches away from this tragic scene, wiping their eyes. Poor, poor Damian. And Alfonsina is a tragically bad Mom. Maybe she even believes her own stories.
Casa Castañon
· Elisa shows Lolita the only known photo of her beautiful mother, Estefania. You will remember that yesterday Don Lucio gave Elisa the photo of Estefania with Blanca.
Fly-On-The-Wall-Gang – Rosemary la Otra pokes Cap’n Sylvia in the ribs. “Capn’. That’s only a copy, right. Surely someone made a copy of the LAST KNOWN PHOTO of Elisa’s mom!” “Shhh, RlaO. We are not allowed to ask questions!” RlaO looks very worried about the precious photo of Stef. I am worried too.
· Elisa hides the photo of her Mom and Blanca in a drawer just as Carmina walks in on her crutches. She tells Elisa that she has a visitor—Alfonsina Arango. Carmina exchanges words with Lolita.
· Alfonsina has come to accuse Elisa of forcing Damian to give her the (as yet unexecuted) contract. Actually, Elisa denies it. Alfonsina stalks out of Casa Castañon after acting threatening. Pretty poor performance Alfie.
Fly-On-The-Wall-Gang – “Hey EJ, what do you think about Alfie’s ivory silk trousers?” Sara whispers. “Too short,” I say under my breath. “Shhh!”, the group says.
· After a nasty encounter with Carmina and her super-whitened teeth, Elisa takes a phone call from Kenia. She wants Elisa to come over to her house. She has a solution to all of Elisa’s problems. Really? This ought to be good.
The Gang gets back onto the bus and heads to the Blue House of Shame.
Gabino Installs Ingrid at Casa Azul
Well, Gabino is clearly ambivalent about his assignment to “disappear” Ingrid. Here we see him throwing open the shutters to Casa Azul by the cenote and welcoming Ingrid to her new hideout. Oh, no, Gabino is pushing the envelope with his employer. I think. Gabino was ordered to disappear Ingrid, if not to kill her, and here he is installing her what is now a heavily used love-nest. Just the other day we caught Carmina and Paolo here, mussing up the sheets.
Now there is a choice to make—the Gang will need to split into groups. Some of the Gang members take Taxi #1 to:
The Rectory and on to Dr. Tovar’s Clinic
· A radiant Paloma goes to visit Gael at the rectory. He decides to walk her to work. They part at the office when she gives him a sweet kiss on the cheek. Gael blinks a few times and looks vaguely pleased with the gesture of affection.
· Paloma says goodbye to Gael and receives a big surprise when she finds Dr. Tovar asleep on the couch in his office. I don’t know why but it looks like he is wearing a tuxedo shirt.
· Tovar tells Paloma that he is having problems with his marriage. They talk and Begonia walks in just as the good but bumbling Doc is giving Paloma a thank-you hug for being like a daughter to him. Begonia’s jaw drops.
…Or Taxi #2 to La Procesadora.. Karen, Daisynjay and rosemary #1 volunteered for this duty.
· Gabino menaces Maru when she asks about Ingrid’s whereabouts. Gabino plays dumb; he doesn’t know where Ingrid is. Maru complains about Ingrid and then she lets Gabino know that Alfonsina called very early and wants to see him right away.
· For some reason I do not understand, Gabino takes a moment to get his ego stroked by the snotty son of Antonia (whom we know is also Gabino’s by-blow). Is he actually fond of the annoying teen?
…Some took Taxi #3 to Kenia’s House. I am pretty sure I saw Carlos in that car.
Kenia’s Big Reveal In Her New House
· Elisa calls on Kenia—at Kenia’s new digs. Elisa wants to know why Kenia said on the phone that she had a solution for all Elisa’s problems?
· Kenia answers a question with a question—“Are the Banks still refusing to finance Elisa’s new project? “
· “Why do you ask?” says Elisa?
· Kenia answers that Augusto told her that none of the banks are lending to Elisa and Gael even thought they have a contract with La Anita procesadora.
· “What do you want ,Kenia?” asks a suspicious looking Elisa.
· Kenia says she is going to be very frank with Elisa. She has come into a lot of money and she does not want to put it in a bank. She is interested in investing it in Elisa and Gael’s enterprise.
· “Wait, wait, wait,” says an incredulous Elisa. You want to go into business with me as a solution to my problems? You don’t even know me. Why would you want to invest in my business? Don’t waste my time!
· “My interest is in helping Gael.”
· “Helping Gael?” says Elisa.
· “¡Yes!” cries Kenia.
· “¿Why?” asks Elisa.
· “Because I am the daughter of Ingrid Navarro. Gael is my half-brother.”
The Clinic Tovar
· Begonia’s jaw drops and she makes her way swiftly across the room to Paloma and Edmundo and lays a fat slap on Paloma’s cheek.
· “Wait, no.” Begs an ineffectual Edmundo Tovar.
· “This is the least I can do,” says Begonia as she gives laser eyes to poor Paloma. She accuses Paloma of being Doc’s lover.
· “What are you talking about? says Edmundo. “Paloma could be my daughter!”
· “Precisely my point screams the enraged and confused Begonia. “Paloma is a cualquiera, equal to Elisa Castañon.”
· “Don’t say that bout Elisa!” shouts Paloma as she defends her friend.
· “Paloma,!” Shouts the doctor. “Nothing that you think is true, Begonia.” says Doc Tovar.
· Begonia stalks out the door, ever ready to spread gossip, this time about herself. Her first audience is going to be their children.
Back at Kenia’s Place
· “Are you Gael’s sister,” Elisa gasps! “Why haven’t you been in contact with him?
· “Because Ingrid would not allow it. She does not have good intentions toward Gael,” confesses Kenia. “The only thing I care about, Elisa, is to be close to my brother. I want to get to know him. I repeat, I want to invest in your enterprise in order to be close to my brother. You guys need me.”
· But Elisa won’t accept Kenia’s money. “And I will tell Gael not to accept it either.” She is going to wait a while. “It depends on you, Kenia. Buenos Dias.
Some Random Character Sightings and Happenings
· Horacio is sighted in the Hacienda kitchen chatting with Antonia. They discuss Delores and she says that maybe Horacio’s luck is going to change.
· Delores answers the phone at the Casa. It’s Paolo, but he won’t identify himself to Lolita. She let’s Carmina know there is a phone call and then Carmina dismisses Delores. Carmina pretends she is talking to Dr Tovar.
· Paolo wants to know exactly what he is supposed to do regarding Elisa. He needs to see Carmina so she can explain it to him. Step-by-step.
· Begonia visits Ramona at the cenote . Begonia is so proud that she has gossip about herself. “I need to talk to you regarding your granddaughter. My husband told me he has a lover and I know it is Paloma.” She accuses Paloma of being a disgrace and a loose woman.
· “Paloma is not capable of such behavior, “ defends her grandmother. “Yes she is screeches Begonia.”
· “Be gone ya, Begonia! Get out of my house.” Ramona tells her.
· Over at Hacienda Arango, Alfie. Chews on Gabino ‘s assets. Gabino acts submissive and implies that he took care of the Ingrid problem. Good says Alfie, because I am not giving her another penny. Gabino’s ears prick up at this. Remember, he thinks Ingrid is broke. Alfonsina wants no more surprises.
· Paloma tells Elisa about the encounter with Begonia. Elisa finds the whole thing quite funny, laughs and says Begonia is a fool.
· Paloma, who doesn’t have a great sense of humor that I have noticed, is very worried about Begonia’s gossip. She blurts out that she knows he had another woman. Elisa catches this right away. “What other woman did Tovar have an affair with?”
· Paloma sticks her foot in her mouth and chews. Then she equivocates, “I am not sure . I have lots of suspicions.” She does not tell all about Carmina and finally takes the high road. “I will not gossip about work!”
· Elisa tells Paloma that Kenia is not after Gael in the way Paloma imagines.
· Augusto inquires about Kenia to Gael. Gael complains that Augusto doesn’t trust anybody. Not him not Elisa.
· Paolo gives Sabrina the number for Enrique to call Flo in Mexico.
· Gabino returns to the little Blue Love Shack very mad and dangerous. He manhandles Ingrid again. “Why did you say you needed money?’ he questions Ingrid. She fesses up that Kenia is her daughter and that Kenia stole the cheque from her. Gabino menaces Ingrid. “Why are you here?” he asks through clenched teeth.“ “To look for my son. It is her fault. She took the money. My money.” Gabino menaces some more and tells Ingrid that she can’t imagine what he will do to her if she betrays him.
· Kenia asks Paloma to have a drink. Paloma disses her totally.
· Padre Lupe encourages Elisa to help Damian and Gael sort out their differences. Over at the Rectory, Paloma comes into Gael’s room. He has on only PJ bottoms. She commences seduction and tells him Father Lupe is not here. “What are you doing, Paloma?” asks Gael.
· Paloma moves in. “I need to tell you that I love you.” “ But, Paloma, I don’t have the same feelings,” Gael responds. She touches his lips. “Don’t say anything. Don’t think about Elisa.” They kiss and Gael lays her down on the bed. “Just think of me.. “ Things are getting quite heated when Padre Lupe walks in on Gael and Paloma. Oopsie. Elisa is standing right behind him and sees everything.
Tomorrow: Elisa tells Gael that she loves him.
Well, it turned out to be quite a day in La Ermita. The-Fly-On-The-Wall-Gang is gathering back at the Cantina for a good chat over today’s events. Novela Maven just sent us a text that has us all laughing out loud. Tomorrow is an elective day and Sylvia has us all organized to choose between the following offerings:
Sara and Marta will be leading “Frolic with Gael and Paloma in the Cenote"
Cap’n Sylvia, Cynderella and I will arm wrestle over the “Guided tour of the Procesadora with Damian Arango”
Elisa teaches “Ramerawear for Dummies” sewing classes
Carmina teaches the ever-popular “Ten Fast and Easy Dishes to Make in Your Tanning Bed” classs
Strangely, no one has signed up for Augusto’s course “Classic Manners of the Hispanic Gentleman”.
See you all in the Cantina.
Elna June
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This is pure, unadulterated BRILLIANCE!!!
Elisa's ramerawear sewing class is hysterical as is Carmina's tanning bed dinners.
I missed bits last night thanks to an ill-timed phone call from Offspring, so I missed the slap. I will have to go back and watch it.
Elisa is a fool for not taking Kenia's help.
Paloma is an idiot for appealing to Gael's baser nature...but I sort of understand it.
Elisa's ramerawear sewing class is hysterical as is Carmina's tanning bed dinners.
I missed bits last night thanks to an ill-timed phone call from Offspring, so I missed the slap. I will have to go back and watch it.
Elisa is a fool for not taking Kenia's help.
Paloma is an idiot for appealing to Gael's baser nature...but I sort of understand it.
What a trip right??? I am so thrilled to have spent the day with all the gang in La Ermita. And boy, La Procesadora is one cool place and always free product samples to take home! Oh, and you should see the interesting stuff I saw on Paolo's computer...but I digress.
Seriously, this was absolute genius EJ. All the recappers are knocking it out of the park for this TN. I actually was like you that last couple episodes were "meh", but we got a few interesting turns last night.
Alfi is losing some control, and the lady is not liking it. Dam sure let Mama have it too and I could swear there was ever the slightest twitch of regret I saw on her face. Tough, it was deserved.
Mr. Bandanahand now is on to Irritating. Anyone else think her days are numbered now? He may just follow Alfi's demands after all ( to the extreme?)
Kenia spilled to Elisa--another anvil lining up? So does Gael find out soon?
Begona is a dredge, but now she will kill Paloma's reputation in town. I so wanted Ramona to slap that woman silly. But I'm just wondering about the Doc and Pal...maybe nothing, but well, I guess we'll see.
And as for Paloma, color me surprised she actually was seducing Gael. Did not see that coming...and try as I might, could not get off the bus in time to be the fly on the wall so I could check out those abs...er, I mean that scene...as the fly on the wall. (Thank you writers--I will be tuning in right on time tonight to get that replay!)
So anytime everyone would like to head back on the bus tour...I'm in. Hopefully they will need volunteers for the cenote...
Seriously, this was absolute genius EJ. All the recappers are knocking it out of the park for this TN. I actually was like you that last couple episodes were "meh", but we got a few interesting turns last night.
Alfi is losing some control, and the lady is not liking it. Dam sure let Mama have it too and I could swear there was ever the slightest twitch of regret I saw on her face. Tough, it was deserved.
Mr. Bandanahand now is on to Irritating. Anyone else think her days are numbered now? He may just follow Alfi's demands after all ( to the extreme?)
Kenia spilled to Elisa--another anvil lining up? So does Gael find out soon?
Begona is a dredge, but now she will kill Paloma's reputation in town. I so wanted Ramona to slap that woman silly. But I'm just wondering about the Doc and Pal...maybe nothing, but well, I guess we'll see.
And as for Paloma, color me surprised she actually was seducing Gael. Did not see that coming...and try as I might, could not get off the bus in time to be the fly on the wall so I could check out those abs...er, I mean that scene...as the fly on the wall. (Thank you writers--I will be tuning in right on time tonight to get that replay!)
So anytime everyone would like to head back on the bus tour...I'm in. Hopefully they will need volunteers for the cenote...
Very happy to be on the Abismo de Pasion Fly on the Wall Tour 2012, where our beloved recappers are Queen and Ermitaville is all ours for the taking. LOL! Exceptionally creative, EJ. Amazing job! :)
"Asshat louts." LOL!
Hahaha... Kenia following Augie. Girl is determined to stay on his radar. :) (hopes nobody noticed the Dos Equis I grabbed before we headed out of the cantina)
Man, was it great seeing Dah-mi-yang throw HefFina's "Holy Sacrifice" up in her face or what? Loved. That. And the writers did a good job with keeping consistence--Damian practiced what he preached by continuing to work with Rique just like he insists on working with Elisa, bidnez is bidnez. (though he does have extra incentive with Elisa, heheh, two of them)
OMG, the Ingrate is living in the Blue House of Shame. Pretty doggone appropriate, if you ask me.
I was in Taxi #1 that went to the Rectory and on to Dr. Tovar’s, and I must say that was one weird, high-elevation slap that Be-Gone gave Paloma. I didn't even know the human arm could take that kind of position when delivering a slap. How did she not dislocate it on the upsweep? *sigh* Who knows. What I do know is I laughed like a mofo and wished Paloma would've knocked the fool out of her.
EJ said: Some took Taxi #3 to Kenia’s House. I am pretty sure I saw Carlos in that car. hehehe :)
Loved seeing the picture of Estefy and Blanca... (sob)
GABINO MENDOZA is frickin scary when someone weaker than he is pisses him off. I thought the Ingrate was pretty much toast.
When Paloma descended upon Gael in his all-or-nothings in his room was when I left the group and stayed behind at the rectory. Even now I'm skulking in his closet, clutching my beer, watching the goings-on through a slit in the door, feeling kind of bad that Paloma didn't get to "make him hers" for at least one night. Dang, Padre and Elisa, y'all's timing is impeccable. *scowl* LOL
This is only temporary. I'll catch up with my tour mates in a few hours. I'm sure I don't have to explain. Half-naked Gael, or the cantina. The cantina, or half-naked Gael. Nope, what has possessed me should be crystal clear.
Again, awesome, EJ. "Thanks for your hard work" seems so lame, but I really mean it! :) Good day, mates. :)
"Asshat louts." LOL!
Hahaha... Kenia following Augie. Girl is determined to stay on his radar. :) (hopes nobody noticed the Dos Equis I grabbed before we headed out of the cantina)
Man, was it great seeing Dah-mi-yang throw HefFina's "Holy Sacrifice" up in her face or what? Loved. That. And the writers did a good job with keeping consistence--Damian practiced what he preached by continuing to work with Rique just like he insists on working with Elisa, bidnez is bidnez. (though he does have extra incentive with Elisa, heheh, two of them)
OMG, the Ingrate is living in the Blue House of Shame. Pretty doggone appropriate, if you ask me.
I was in Taxi #1 that went to the Rectory and on to Dr. Tovar’s, and I must say that was one weird, high-elevation slap that Be-Gone gave Paloma. I didn't even know the human arm could take that kind of position when delivering a slap. How did she not dislocate it on the upsweep? *sigh* Who knows. What I do know is I laughed like a mofo and wished Paloma would've knocked the fool out of her.
EJ said: Some took Taxi #3 to Kenia’s House. I am pretty sure I saw Carlos in that car. hehehe :)
Loved seeing the picture of Estefy and Blanca... (sob)
GABINO MENDOZA is frickin scary when someone weaker than he is pisses him off. I thought the Ingrate was pretty much toast.
When Paloma descended upon Gael in his all-or-nothings in his room was when I left the group and stayed behind at the rectory. Even now I'm skulking in his closet, clutching my beer, watching the goings-on through a slit in the door, feeling kind of bad that Paloma didn't get to "make him hers" for at least one night. Dang, Padre and Elisa, y'all's timing is impeccable. *scowl* LOL
This is only temporary. I'll catch up with my tour mates in a few hours. I'm sure I don't have to explain. Half-naked Gael, or the cantina. The cantina, or half-naked Gael. Nope, what has possessed me should be crystal clear.
Again, awesome, EJ. "Thanks for your hard work" seems so lame, but I really mean it! :) Good day, mates. :)
That was something, wasn't it, Sara? That midnight raid thing? Do you...um...actually remember any of it?
I can't BELIEVE they wouldn't let us swim in the cenote. I wore my non-see-through underwear and everything!
I can't BELIEVE they wouldn't let us swim in the cenote. I wore my non-see-through underwear and everything!
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: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 7:29:00 AM EDT
: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 7:29:00 AM EDT
EJ- I am applauding this briliant recap this morning from my South Carolina hotel room. As I am trapped in this strange land for the week, with no access to Univision, I had to do the virtual version of the tour via your wonderful words, exclusively. And now I feel as much of a fan girl as I did the time I ran into Rick Steves in a people mover in a European airport, and stared at him in wonder a full minute before speaking to him. I am in awe of your skills EJ. :)
Wow.Wow.Wow. Have y'all been taking Genius Pills or what? The recaps are on such a never-been-done-before creativity binge. My head is spinning. Just delightful.
Love how you included references to other recappers and commenters. Sylvia's sympathy is well known, Cynderella having a "moment" with Gabino in the hallway and reluctantly tearing herself away before he could unbutton one more on his shirt (sigh) and the sly surmise that Carlos probably chose to go along to the Kenia tour....so apt.
I bow in homage to your wit and creativity Elna June. Outstanding.
Love how you included references to other recappers and commenters. Sylvia's sympathy is well known, Cynderella having a "moment" with Gabino in the hallway and reluctantly tearing herself away before he could unbutton one more on his shirt (sigh) and the sly surmise that Carlos probably chose to go along to the Kenia tour....so apt.
I bow in homage to your wit and creativity Elna June. Outstanding.
That was so cool and original, EJ!! I don't drink, so i feel like one day a friend of mine gaveme two glasses of sangria and then tried to get me to play dominoes... my head ended up on his dining table for a good while... then i was feeling 'haaaappyyyyy'...
SUCH a Fun filled recap!... I will CERTAINLY GLADLY be the fly on the wall, or in the closet in the rectory room... man its getting hot in here… and the show is AMAZING!... maybe will continue that fly on wall thread on tonight’s recap if it lives to the previews expectation…
Some took Taxi #3 to Kenia’s House. I am pretty sure I saw Carlos in that car.
Good one!
(what Elisa told Kenya at the end of their conversation was that Elisa would only consider accepting Kenya’s help if she talked to Gael and was honest with him (told him she is his half sister), once she does that, she and Gael and Kenya can talk about her offer of the money help.)
Kenia asks Paloma to have a drink. Paloma disses her totally.
(actually, Paloma was very rough with Kenya, asked Kenya what her intentions were to get close to her and Elisa… Kenya says ‘because you are Gael’s close friends’. Paloma then takes it the wrong way and shouts that Gael would never go for a newcommer from the city, he is more interested in a simpler girl from the hometown… Kenya asks ‘like you?’ Paloma says ‘yeah! Like me!’ Kenya then urges her to go on and tell Gael how she feels.. this totally takes Paloma back… she almost fell back… then she wakes up and says ‘that’s exactly what I will do’… next thing we know she is in Gael’s room)
Tomorrow: Elisa tells Gael that she loves him. (she tells Gael? I think Dam)
Sara and Marta will be leading “Frolic with Gael and Paloma in the Cenote"
LOL!!! You bet!!
Cap’n Sylvia, Cynderella and I will arm wrestle over the “Guided tour of the Procesadora with Damian Arango”
Yeah, sounds like fun! But I will stick with Gael and Paloma.
Elisa teaches “Ramerawear for Dummies” sewing classes
(actually that dress did not reveal as much cleavage, but the one in the previews… who knows… I saw quite a bit of leg skin there…
Carmina teaches the ever-popular “Ten Fast and Easy Dishes to Make in Your Tanning Bed” classs (LOL! But I’ll pass)
And as for Paloma, color me surprised she actually was seducing Gael… yes, daisynjay! And I was surprised on double take when Gael actually responded to her advances…
Stephe:
Man, was it great seeing Dah-mi-yang throw HefFina's "Holy Sacrifice" up in her face or what? Loved. That.
Right there applauding with you sis!
And trying to pick my jaw up hiding with you in the closet at the rectory.. peeking through closet bars… this is GOOD!!!
SUCH a Fun filled recap!... I will CERTAINLY GLADLY be the fly on the wall, or in the closet in the rectory room... man its getting hot in here… and the show is AMAZING!... maybe will continue that fly on wall thread on tonight’s recap if it lives to the previews expectation…
Some took Taxi #3 to Kenia’s House. I am pretty sure I saw Carlos in that car.
Good one!
(what Elisa told Kenya at the end of their conversation was that Elisa would only consider accepting Kenya’s help if she talked to Gael and was honest with him (told him she is his half sister), once she does that, she and Gael and Kenya can talk about her offer of the money help.)
Kenia asks Paloma to have a drink. Paloma disses her totally.
(actually, Paloma was very rough with Kenya, asked Kenya what her intentions were to get close to her and Elisa… Kenya says ‘because you are Gael’s close friends’. Paloma then takes it the wrong way and shouts that Gael would never go for a newcommer from the city, he is more interested in a simpler girl from the hometown… Kenya asks ‘like you?’ Paloma says ‘yeah! Like me!’ Kenya then urges her to go on and tell Gael how she feels.. this totally takes Paloma back… she almost fell back… then she wakes up and says ‘that’s exactly what I will do’… next thing we know she is in Gael’s room)
Tomorrow: Elisa tells Gael that she loves him. (she tells Gael? I think Dam)
Sara and Marta will be leading “Frolic with Gael and Paloma in the Cenote"
LOL!!! You bet!!
Cap’n Sylvia, Cynderella and I will arm wrestle over the “Guided tour of the Procesadora with Damian Arango”
Yeah, sounds like fun! But I will stick with Gael and Paloma.
Elisa teaches “Ramerawear for Dummies” sewing classes
(actually that dress did not reveal as much cleavage, but the one in the previews… who knows… I saw quite a bit of leg skin there…
Carmina teaches the ever-popular “Ten Fast and Easy Dishes to Make in Your Tanning Bed” classs (LOL! But I’ll pass)
And as for Paloma, color me surprised she actually was seducing Gael… yes, daisynjay! And I was surprised on double take when Gael actually responded to her advances…
Stephe:
Man, was it great seeing Dah-mi-yang throw HefFina's "Holy Sacrifice" up in her face or what? Loved. That.
Right there applauding with you sis!
And trying to pick my jaw up hiding with you in the closet at the rectory.. peeking through closet bars… this is GOOD!!!
Brilliant, EJ! My favorite line was "The group decides to walk the short distance to Casa Arango." I'm still chuckling about that one.
Now for the important question: can I count Stephe and Marta as "hiding in closet" on my bingo card?
(Oh, and thanks, everybody, for not telling the Lad about, you know, the thing. What happens in La Ermita stays in La Ermita, right?)
Now for the important question: can I count Stephe and Marta as "hiding in closet" on my bingo card?
(Oh, and thanks, everybody, for not telling the Lad about, you know, the thing. What happens in La Ermita stays in La Ermita, right?)
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 8:29:00 AM EDT
: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 8:29:00 AM EDT
"Drooling" is not on my card. Do you think you could fall down some stairs?
(No, wait -- all you have to do is say either "te amo tanto" or the name of the show. That'll do it.)
(No, wait -- all you have to do is say either "te amo tanto" or the name of the show. That'll do it.)
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 8:36:00 AM EDT
: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 8:36:00 AM EDT
EJ this was fantastic! Being a fly on the wall is something and I'll be more than happy to return and visit other sites and sights.
I'm with Sara and don't understand why Elisa didn't accept Kenia's help. It's not like she won't tell Gael how she got the money or who its from. Perhaps she's anticipating Gael's reaction to the news of his "new" sister.
I also wish Ramona had slapped Begona into next week. Begona is stupid enough to tell that lie all over town. Ick. It will be fun when both she and Alfi realized how Agent Orange played them and the whole town.
The potential run-ins at the love shack could be fun.
I'm with Sara and don't understand why Elisa didn't accept Kenia's help. It's not like she won't tell Gael how she got the money or who its from. Perhaps she's anticipating Gael's reaction to the news of his "new" sister.
I also wish Ramona had slapped Begona into next week. Begona is stupid enough to tell that lie all over town. Ick. It will be fun when both she and Alfi realized how Agent Orange played them and the whole town.
The potential run-ins at the love shack could be fun.
I won't ask you to fake a pregnancy, coz that would be tacky.
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 8:36:00 AM EDT
: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 8:36:00 AM EDT
EJ, add me to the list of "you are brilliant" fans. I wish the episode had been as entertaining and your recap.
I loved Dam letting his Mama have it, it was about time. I wonder how much longer Mama Dearest can keep her forehead from cracking. I saw the first signs last night.
I never knew Paloma was so forward, but I must say that Gael didn't seem to mind.
Who owns Casita Azul? It is turning into a "No Tell Motel".
Rosemary Primera
I loved Dam letting his Mama have it, it was about time. I wonder how much longer Mama Dearest can keep her forehead from cracking. I saw the first signs last night.
I never knew Paloma was so forward, but I must say that Gael didn't seem to mind.
Who owns Casita Azul? It is turning into a "No Tell Motel".
Rosemary Primera
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 8:44:00 AM EDT
: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 8:44:00 AM EDT
You all are so funny. Reading everyone's comments, (Blue Lass etc) plus reading about the bus tour is more interesting than the actual episode. That was a hoot when EJ called out Cynderella. Lucky for her, she left before Gabino took off his shirt.
The "tour" is priceless. Thanks EJ.
Yola
The "tour" is priceless. Thanks EJ.
Yola
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 8:54:00 AM EDT
: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 8:54:00 AM EDT
Blue, that's a little bit tough at my age... my grandson would not like the news that he is older than an uncle/aunt.. lol ... then again i have a couple of those myself...
falling some stairs (carpeted, please!) is more survivable.
falling some stairs (carpeted, please!) is more survivable.
Karen,
Perhaps she's anticipating Gael's reaction to the news of his "new" sister.
that was my interpretation of Elisa's reaction too... after all Gael thinks Kenya and Ingrid MET at the hospital... so this is another name to add to the 'liar popped-out-of-nowhere relatives'.
Perhaps she's anticipating Gael's reaction to the news of his "new" sister.
that was my interpretation of Elisa's reaction too... after all Gael thinks Kenya and Ingrid MET at the hospital... so this is another name to add to the 'liar popped-out-of-nowhere relatives'.
"Half-naked Gael, or the cantina. The cantina, or half-naked Gael. Nope, what has possessed me should be crystal clear. "
We wondered what was holding you up! But totally understand.
"(Oh, and thanks, everybody, for not telling the Lad about, you know, the thing. What happens in La Ermita stays in La Ermita, right?)"
ABS-olutely. Secret is safe with me, as long as you don't spill about the...well...you know. That little sneak out I did from the plant....shhhhhhhh.
Oh, and I thought I saw Carlos checking the flight schedule for Merida and muttering "I'm coming Flo". But it could have been someone else.
I did miss the previews--does Elisa tell Dam she loves him? That's an anvil waiting to happen then because we know that always signal an oncoming major problem this early.
We wondered what was holding you up! But totally understand.
"(Oh, and thanks, everybody, for not telling the Lad about, you know, the thing. What happens in La Ermita stays in La Ermita, right?)"
ABS-olutely. Secret is safe with me, as long as you don't spill about the...well...you know. That little sneak out I did from the plant....shhhhhhhh.
Oh, and I thought I saw Carlos checking the flight schedule for Merida and muttering "I'm coming Flo". But it could have been someone else.
I did miss the previews--does Elisa tell Dam she loves him? That's an anvil waiting to happen then because we know that always signal an oncoming major problem this early.
Rosemary Primera... you expressed exactly what i felt last night, but you did it better and shorter.
..about Dam letting his Mama have it, never knew Paloma was so forward, Gael didn't seem to mind.
and Who owns Casita Azul? It is turning into a "No Tell Motel".
I was even more surprised by Gael not minding Paloma's advance than by Paloma's advance itself.
..about Dam letting his Mama have it, never knew Paloma was so forward, Gael didn't seem to mind.
and Who owns Casita Azul? It is turning into a "No Tell Motel".
I was even more surprised by Gael not minding Paloma's advance than by Paloma's advance itself.
Excellent. I particularly liked how Damian stood up to his monster of a mother.
And I also wish Ramona would have dealt more sternly with Begonia.
Here is where to find episodes if you're away from your TV.
And I also wish Ramona would have dealt more sternly with Begonia.
Here is where to find episodes if you're away from your TV.
daisynjay, the previews had Gael going to Elisa's house (dressed.. sigh!) and telling her 'now i am sure this is enough excuse for you to dump me and go running to Damian, right?'.. next thing we know is Elisa is walking in the door at pro-ce-sa-do-ra, Damian coming out of his office and her crossing his eyes and lips with her eyes and saying 'i love you Damian'.. ' tell me again, Elisa.. tell me a thousand times...' 'I love you Damian!'.. and a smooch.
so yeah all H__ is going to break loose tonight... i can't wait!.. well, i have to wait a bit, have another meeting about my daughter's trip to japan... i will try to hurry them up..
so yeah all H__ is going to break loose tonight... i can't wait!.. well, i have to wait a bit, have another meeting about my daughter's trip to japan... i will try to hurry them up..
I'm in full agreement with the other tour members Elna June, this is brilliant. You made this episode very memorable and absolutely hilarious.
I'm giving Begoña credit for perhaps the most stylish slap I've seen in a TN. Backhand (points for difficulty), on the mark, and finished with a flourish (triumphant upsweep of the hand)... she nailed it.
The episodes best line was from Ramona to Begoña:
"Usted es loca."
No beating around the bush for Ramona.
I'm loving how the truths keep pouring out. I'm guessing that Kenia will reveal her sisterhood to Gael tonight.
I enjoy every scene that has Elisa and Paloma sharing girl talk. I really do feel like a fly on the wall as they eagerly swap gossip. They are so in character.
Kenia is also a delight... she's naughty but one can't help but like her. She is such a wonderful thorn in her mother's side.
Carlos
I'm giving Begoña credit for perhaps the most stylish slap I've seen in a TN. Backhand (points for difficulty), on the mark, and finished with a flourish (triumphant upsweep of the hand)... she nailed it.
The episodes best line was from Ramona to Begoña:
"Usted es loca."
No beating around the bush for Ramona.
I'm loving how the truths keep pouring out. I'm guessing that Kenia will reveal her sisterhood to Gael tonight.
I enjoy every scene that has Elisa and Paloma sharing girl talk. I really do feel like a fly on the wall as they eagerly swap gossip. They are so in character.
Kenia is also a delight... she's naughty but one can't help but like her. She is such a wonderful thorn in her mother's side.
Carlos
now i feel like we are the toy soldiers hiding in the potted plant in 'toy story' except we the caray troops are actually enjoying the assignment and the show is much better than a boy opening presents on his birthday party.
Carlos, totally agree with
Kenia is also a delight... she's naughty but one can't help but like her. She is such a wonderful thorn in her mother's side.
and also a little catalyst to wake up Augusto from his 'down in the dumps for years with a Nemo-Ho of a wife' slump.
Kenia is also a delight... she's naughty but one can't help but like her. She is such a wonderful thorn in her mother's side.
and also a little catalyst to wake up Augusto from his 'down in the dumps for years with a Nemo-Ho of a wife' slump.
Stuff we learned last night:
Elisa learned Tovar did have a lover.
Elisa & Lupe learned the lengths Paloma will go to sink her hooks in Gael.
Elisa learned Kenia is Gael's half-sister.
Gabino learned Alfonsina gave Ingrid a huge check and that Kenia is Ingrid's daughter.
We learned that Elisa should not go into business, because she is a proud dummy like her daddy.
Elisa learned Tovar did have a lover.
Elisa & Lupe learned the lengths Paloma will go to sink her hooks in Gael.
Elisa learned Kenia is Gael's half-sister.
Gabino learned Alfonsina gave Ingrid a huge check and that Kenia is Ingrid's daughter.
We learned that Elisa should not go into business, because she is a proud dummy like her daddy.
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 10:05:00 AM EDT
: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 10:05:00 AM EDT
Wait, Kenya tells Elisa the truth about being Gael’s sister, Damian tells Alfie the cold hard truth about her parenting, Begonia pimp slaps Paloma, Paloma seduces Gael, and Padre and Elisa catch them in flagrante, and you guys say NOTHING happened! Sounds like a lot to me. A lot for a fly on the wall to see.
I don't think Elisa should have anything to do with Kenia. I don't blame her for refusing that checque even if she doesn't know it was stolen.
Elisa's objection to Kenia's check isn't because the check might be stolen.
Elisa's objection is because:
a) she doesn't like Kenia (understandable, since Kenia hatched the plan to use her pee to trick Damian into staying with Florencia)
b) she thought Kenia was trying to move in on Gael (she is, but not in the way Elisa/Paloma thought she is)
c) she thinks Kenia needs to reveal herself to Gael (true---this is a valid reason)
Why I say Elisa is a proud dummy is that every suggestion others have made about raising capital for the land, Elisa has rejected:
She doesn't want Damian/La Anita's help
She doesn't want to mortgage the land
She doesn't want Kenia as an investor
Elisa doesn't have many (or any) options...the other factory rejected her as a vendor and the banks won't give her any credit. What exactly does Elisa want to do? Because if she's rejecting everyone's suggestions, she needs to stop wasting everyone's time and give up the habanero project and do something else.
Elisa's objection is because:
a) she doesn't like Kenia (understandable, since Kenia hatched the plan to use her pee to trick Damian into staying with Florencia)
b) she thought Kenia was trying to move in on Gael (she is, but not in the way Elisa/Paloma thought she is)
c) she thinks Kenia needs to reveal herself to Gael (true---this is a valid reason)
Why I say Elisa is a proud dummy is that every suggestion others have made about raising capital for the land, Elisa has rejected:
She doesn't want Damian/La Anita's help
She doesn't want to mortgage the land
She doesn't want Kenia as an investor
Elisa doesn't have many (or any) options...the other factory rejected her as a vendor and the banks won't give her any credit. What exactly does Elisa want to do? Because if she's rejecting everyone's suggestions, she needs to stop wasting everyone's time and give up the habanero project and do something else.
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 10:57:00 AM EDT
: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 10:57:00 AM EDT
EJ, just incredible! I don’t even know what to say except we’ve got to have a “Abismo de Pasion Fly on the Wall Tour, 2012” t-shirt, our adventure needs to be memorialized. I just hope all our passengers made it back to the cantina in time for the return trip, some seem VERY distracted. While I occupy a seat at the Augusto support team table, even I am not interested in his, “Classic Manners of the Hispanic Gentleman” class! I think I sign up for Rameraware, I have some vinyl tablecloths I need to recycle!
What a great episode:
Dam/Alfie...finally
Gael/Augusto....yes, you WILL be alone if you don’t change
Gael/Paloma....so sweet even Grandmother Sandy in TN approves
Ingrid/Gabino..they are both playing each other like fiddles and the music ain’t pretty
Gabino/Alfie....Careful with your tone Alfie, you might not make it to the gran finale boda of your beloved son Damien and Elisa , hahaha
Kenia is a very great character. The actress is beautiful and her character is interesting and complex. Wish I had her haircut! (And a few other things!)
What a great episode:
Dam/Alfie...finally
Gael/Augusto....yes, you WILL be alone if you don’t change
Gael/Paloma....so sweet even Grandmother Sandy in TN approves
Ingrid/Gabino..they are both playing each other like fiddles and the music ain’t pretty
Gabino/Alfie....Careful with your tone Alfie, you might not make it to the gran finale boda of your beloved son Damien and Elisa , hahaha
Kenia is a very great character. The actress is beautiful and her character is interesting and complex. Wish I had her haircut! (And a few other things!)
Totally clever and hilarious take on this episode. Although my viewing of this TN is a little spotty, I feel like I didn't miss a thing. Thanks!
La Paloma
La Paloma
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 11:29:00 AM EDT
: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 11:29:00 AM EDT
Elna June, best tour I have ever taken, no question. Every moment was a delight!
I must note a correction here...have to promote my brand, you know...my line of small boutique hotels is called "The Only Place To Stay Inn." The Only Place To Stay Inn La Ermita is a delightful property, affordable enough even for a knocked-up teen on the outs with her mother, yet comfortable enough for the most entitled snob to use for ill-advised hookups. We hope you'll stay with us again soon!
Sounds like an exciting episode. Now I'm eager to see it.
I'll take the cenote tour tonight...
I must note a correction here...have to promote my brand, you know...my line of small boutique hotels is called "The Only Place To Stay Inn." The Only Place To Stay Inn La Ermita is a delightful property, affordable enough even for a knocked-up teen on the outs with her mother, yet comfortable enough for the most entitled snob to use for ill-advised hookups. We hope you'll stay with us again soon!
Sounds like an exciting episode. Now I'm eager to see it.
I'll take the cenote tour tonight...
EJ! I love love love the bullet pointed tour. How ingenious!
I have no doubt the recappers were the worst behaved of all. Boring you gals are not!
R la O
I have no doubt the recappers were the worst behaved of all. Boring you gals are not!
R la O
I agree with Judy - WOW, WOW, WOW!!! EJ, I had such fun on the trip. I had a slight delay at, ummm... Anyway, I found a cool moto with the key in it no less, so I made it back to the bus with seconds to spare!
Thank you for the fun romp. I'll be chuckling all day.
Thank you for the fun romp. I'll be chuckling all day.
Good Morning everyone:
So glad you enjoyed the impromptu tour of La Ermita. My apologies to many regular commentors whom I didn't name in the recap—I am sure we will see you in future trips to La Ermita.
This morning work is interfering with my Caray Caray time.
I hope to see you all later in the Cantina for some real conversation.
One note on last night's haps: What are we to make of our Kenia? The young actress is doing a great job with this part and I like her but don't trust her at all. I want to believe her motives with Gael are pure but she is Ingrid's child after all.
Hasta luego,
EJ
So glad you enjoyed the impromptu tour of La Ermita. My apologies to many regular commentors whom I didn't name in the recap—I am sure we will see you in future trips to La Ermita.
This morning work is interfering with my Caray Caray time.
I hope to see you all later in the Cantina for some real conversation.
One note on last night's haps: What are we to make of our Kenia? The young actress is doing a great job with this part and I like her but don't trust her at all. I want to believe her motives with Gael are pure but she is Ingrid's child after all.
Hasta luego,
EJ
Ej, i am giving Kenya the benefit of the doubt. i still remember the first moment at the hospital with Gael, how thankful she felt and then the moment she learned that HE was her half brother, her face just lit up... I do believe her 'wanting to experience some family/brotherly love' which i doubt she has had any healthy portion of with her mother... esp when her mother just nags at everyone telling them Kenya spurged all her late husband's money... sounds like Ingrid is lyign through her teeth to me.
granted, Kenya did take Alfonsina's check... so she is not an angel either.
granted, Kenya did take Alfonsina's check... so she is not an angel either.
EJ, sorry to comment late. I was so busy yesterday that I forgot to watch this episode. Ah well, watching and then reading your brilliant recap was a super way to start my day. Best. Tour. Ever!
Ay ay ay, we got to see Gael in his jammies! Be still my heart. My neck hurts from hiding in the closet and craning my neck to look over my amigas.
Kenia is an interesting blend of devious and ingenuous. I like how she is mixing things up in town.
I for one had a great time on the tour. Sounds like daisynjay, Blue Lass, Julia and I will be on cenote tour tomorrow. First a visit to the yerberia and then a cool cenote dive? Or maybe Julia's idea of a night tour? It seems like most of the cenote action happens at night.
Julia, thanks for putting us up in The Only Place To Stay Inn. The place is a lot quieter now that the crazy woman with the curls moved out.
EJ, thanks again amiga. I am in awe of your creativity.
Ay ay ay, we got to see Gael in his jammies! Be still my heart. My neck hurts from hiding in the closet and craning my neck to look over my amigas.
Kenia is an interesting blend of devious and ingenuous. I like how she is mixing things up in town.
I for one had a great time on the tour. Sounds like daisynjay, Blue Lass, Julia and I will be on cenote tour tomorrow. First a visit to the yerberia and then a cool cenote dive? Or maybe Julia's idea of a night tour? It seems like most of the cenote action happens at night.
Julia, thanks for putting us up in The Only Place To Stay Inn. The place is a lot quieter now that the crazy woman with the curls moved out.
EJ, thanks again amiga. I am in awe of your creativity.
Marta thanks for clarifying Kenia's and Elisa's conversation. Also with remakes how much leeway do audiences (especially fans of the original) give producers/writers to change things up? For example, if the producers/writers have completely different coupling and storylines would audiences get so mad that the ratings tanked (as I believe what happened with the recent version of CS)? Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
EJ, I'm not sure about Kenia either. As Marta noted, with the poor child's mother she's no saint. However, I do believe she wants to get to know and love her big brother (her reaction to him in the hospital). She still has a bit of a telling the truth problem but lately most of her shenanigans have been directed toward Ingrid. And she's really trying to be friends with Pal and Elisa. Moreover there is a kind of elegant irony to her stealing the check from Ingrid, who got that money b/c of Gael, in order to give him that money. Hence I'm hoping she can be re-rehabilitated. And ITA w/Carlos that its a blast to watch her mess with her mother.
EJ, I'm not sure about Kenia either. As Marta noted, with the poor child's mother she's no saint. However, I do believe she wants to get to know and love her big brother (her reaction to him in the hospital). She still has a bit of a telling the truth problem but lately most of her shenanigans have been directed toward Ingrid. And she's really trying to be friends with Pal and Elisa. Moreover there is a kind of elegant irony to her stealing the check from Ingrid, who got that money b/c of Gael, in order to give him that money. Hence I'm hoping she can be re-rehabilitated. And ITA w/Carlos that its a blast to watch her mess with her mother.
Karen, great point about Kenia stealing Ingrid's check and now offering that same money to Gael. I hadn't really thought it through. Stealing is never good, but now I feel a teensy bit better about Kenia's thievery.
LOL @ Blue Lass' non-see-through undies. LOL!
*offers Marta an extra Dos Equis in Gael's closet* *tries not to giggle while ogling his all-or-nothings*
Rosemary said: Who owns Casita Azul? It is turning into a "No Tell Motel". LOL
Carlos said: I'm giving Begoña credit for perhaps the most stylish slap I've seen in a TN. Backhand (points for difficulty), on the mark, and finished with a flourish (triumphant upsweep of the hand)... she nailed it. ROFL! Just seeing it in my head again has me ROLLING. LOL
I took great glee in watching the Ingrate squirm because her ill-gotten gains (el check) was missing. Thank you, Kenia! I mean, stealing ain't a virtue, but neither is blackmail. I've grown to like this girl a lot. But as some of you have already said, I don't quite trust her. Yet. :)
"Ramerawear"... LMAO!
*offers Marta an extra Dos Equis in Gael's closet* *tries not to giggle while ogling his all-or-nothings*
Rosemary said: Who owns Casita Azul? It is turning into a "No Tell Motel". LOL
Carlos said: I'm giving Begoña credit for perhaps the most stylish slap I've seen in a TN. Backhand (points for difficulty), on the mark, and finished with a flourish (triumphant upsweep of the hand)... she nailed it. ROFL! Just seeing it in my head again has me ROLLING. LOL
I took great glee in watching the Ingrate squirm because her ill-gotten gains (el check) was missing. Thank you, Kenia! I mean, stealing ain't a virtue, but neither is blackmail. I've grown to like this girl a lot. But as some of you have already said, I don't quite trust her. Yet. :)
"Ramerawear"... LMAO!
Well, howdy, Elna Jung, and please accept my compliments for this recap. Just had to swim up from my lurking at the bottom of the cenote to sing a little praise for this one!
Casita Azul... is turning into a "No Tell Motel." Yeah, I vote for the name "Family Inn" as in my favorite song which some of you know to be "Third Rate Romance."
May I please nominate Ramona to be Reina del Mundo? Is she the only grown up in La Ermita?
Paloma, you naughty girl, well done and good luck!
Kenia, when I'm lurking at the bottom of the cenote, please note that, at my age, I'm likely taking a nap so don't stir the water too badly. That said, Carlos, you're welcome to join me - the scenery can be quite nice. Bring some Shiner Bock.
Probably a stupid question, but has Alfonsina been treated w/ Botox in the "cara" or what?
Elna Jung, the whole tour theme is brilliant!
Casita Azul... is turning into a "No Tell Motel." Yeah, I vote for the name "Family Inn" as in my favorite song which some of you know to be "Third Rate Romance."
May I please nominate Ramona to be Reina del Mundo? Is she the only grown up in La Ermita?
Paloma, you naughty girl, well done and good luck!
Kenia, when I'm lurking at the bottom of the cenote, please note that, at my age, I'm likely taking a nap so don't stir the water too badly. That said, Carlos, you're welcome to join me - the scenery can be quite nice. Bring some Shiner Bock.
Probably a stupid question, but has Alfonsina been treated w/ Botox in the "cara" or what?
Elna Jung, the whole tour theme is brilliant!
I don't believe Kenia, who is still legally a CHILD spent up all of Mr. Jaso's money leaving Ingrid destitute. Come on, now.
I wonder if Rosendo took up with Carmina because she reminded him of Estefania or because Carmina knew Estefania had Rosendo AND Augusto's attentions and decided to go for it.
Also, I wonder if Carmina had her eye on Augusto first and was playing the Paloma role of "ignored chick off to the side" while Rosendo & Augusto fought for Estefania...hoping that Estefania would choose Rosendo and then finally Augusto would have eyes for her.....
I wonder if Rosendo took up with Carmina because she reminded him of Estefania or because Carmina knew Estefania had Rosendo AND Augusto's attentions and decided to go for it.
Also, I wonder if Carmina had her eye on Augusto first and was playing the Paloma role of "ignored chick off to the side" while Rosendo & Augusto fought for Estefania...hoping that Estefania would choose Rosendo and then finally Augusto would have eyes for her.....
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 3:32:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 3:32:00 PM EDT
Mike:
First, hugs to you and Emilia. I have been missing you both. glad you are still lurking.
Second, yes, it appears that Alfonsina's face has suffered an insult of Botox. This explains why Guerra, who is a fine actress, can only blink her eyes to show emotions.
Now you are all going to laugh at me, but the first patient I ever saw who had had extreme Botox facial injections totally confounded me (at first) in terms of diagnosis. Her affect was so FLAT and didn't match her persona at all. I thought 'stroke', 'Bell's Palsy', and called my physician friend for a consult. You would hardly believe the kinds of dire predictions I made up about her psychological makeup.
Finally, I was able to elicit from the patient that she had just received Botox facial injections, thus explaining her inability to move most facial muscles. I called my doc friend anyway and he laughed himself sick. Oh, well—It took me awhile...
EJ
First, hugs to you and Emilia. I have been missing you both. glad you are still lurking.
Second, yes, it appears that Alfonsina's face has suffered an insult of Botox. This explains why Guerra, who is a fine actress, can only blink her eyes to show emotions.
Now you are all going to laugh at me, but the first patient I ever saw who had had extreme Botox facial injections totally confounded me (at first) in terms of diagnosis. Her affect was so FLAT and didn't match her persona at all. I thought 'stroke', 'Bell's Palsy', and called my physician friend for a consult. You would hardly believe the kinds of dire predictions I made up about her psychological makeup.
Finally, I was able to elicit from the patient that she had just received Botox facial injections, thus explaining her inability to move most facial muscles. I called my doc friend anyway and he laughed himself sick. Oh, well—It took me awhile...
EJ
Mike:
Better watch that cenote. Where Carlos may be a loyal lad of the underwater world, you may find Assgusto lurking as well. You really have to watch that pond scum, it can be pretty awful. Those of us on watch would help, but frankly if any of our fine lads show, I think our attentions may turn elsewhere.
As for Kenia, I can't help but get that tragic feeling about her. I do think she wants desperately, maybe too desperately, to be a part of some family/normal existence. To that end, she'll do what she has to to accomplish that...all with a good heart and ideas, but not entirely above-board. And that may be her undoing since she is young and doesn't know all the characters involved. I worry now about Gabino where she's concerned.
As for Pal, gees, I hate trying to peg her in the same vein as the " outside" women back in the whole Ass/Ros/Steff days. Unless someone can show me flashbacks where Alfi and Carmina really once sweethearts, which I SERIOUSLY doubt, she seems like an entirely new entity in the comparison to me. I keep wanting to go back to Flo as the "other girl" since she fits better with the wealthy "how could you turn me down" profile. And I certainly don't want Pal turning into a bitter dredge either, even temporarily.
Better watch that cenote. Where Carlos may be a loyal lad of the underwater world, you may find Assgusto lurking as well. You really have to watch that pond scum, it can be pretty awful. Those of us on watch would help, but frankly if any of our fine lads show, I think our attentions may turn elsewhere.
As for Kenia, I can't help but get that tragic feeling about her. I do think she wants desperately, maybe too desperately, to be a part of some family/normal existence. To that end, she'll do what she has to to accomplish that...all with a good heart and ideas, but not entirely above-board. And that may be her undoing since she is young and doesn't know all the characters involved. I worry now about Gabino where she's concerned.
As for Pal, gees, I hate trying to peg her in the same vein as the " outside" women back in the whole Ass/Ros/Steff days. Unless someone can show me flashbacks where Alfi and Carmina really once sweethearts, which I SERIOUSLY doubt, she seems like an entirely new entity in the comparison to me. I keep wanting to go back to Flo as the "other girl" since she fits better with the wealthy "how could you turn me down" profile. And I certainly don't want Pal turning into a bitter dredge either, even temporarily.
ok i will change my drink order in the closet bar to fuzzy navel, or rather frosty navel (need to cool myself off somehow)... lol
with the kind of day i am having at work today i would gladly chug down about 3 of those fuzzy navels
Daisynjay, I, too, get the tragic vibes with Kenia. Even though she's kind of sneaky she is also very naive. Like you say, she knows too little about human nature in general and nothing of the evil that lurks in La Ermita. I can think of a few people that I would not cross if I were in her shoes.
Marta, I will bring a pitcher of ice cold fuzzy navels to the closet.
EJ, what a hilarious story about botox. I was laughing so hard I almost choked on my hummus and avocado sandwich.
Marta, I will bring a pitcher of ice cold fuzzy navels to the closet.
EJ, what a hilarious story about botox. I was laughing so hard I almost choked on my hummus and avocado sandwich.
Yay! A decent WiFi signal for the iPad! My iPhone cant even get a 3G signal in this hotel room. I think being next to an elevator has something to do with it. Gah!
Elna June - awesomely funny *and* clever recap. Thank you! Ironically, I've been on a real bus tour for the past ten days and you are spot on, girl. You'd make a great tour director. :-)
BTW, Saks is right about the neon. I've seen it this spring in the golf shirts, and today in Florence (yes as in Italy and namesake of the Damien's "ex", I saw a store with shoes and handbags that were in all shiny neon colors.( I also went thru a Ferragamo museo exhibit, but I digress...)
Soooo many motor scooters here..... I finally 'get' why Paolo was so upset over his motorcycle being wrecked.
Ciao for now, y'all.
doris.
Elna June - awesomely funny *and* clever recap. Thank you! Ironically, I've been on a real bus tour for the past ten days and you are spot on, girl. You'd make a great tour director. :-)
BTW, Saks is right about the neon. I've seen it this spring in the golf shirts, and today in Florence (yes as in Italy and namesake of the Damien's "ex", I saw a store with shoes and handbags that were in all shiny neon colors.( I also went thru a Ferragamo museo exhibit, but I digress...)
Soooo many motor scooters here..... I finally 'get' why Paolo was so upset over his motorcycle being wrecked.
Ciao for now, y'all.
doris.
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 4:46:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 4:46:00 PM EDT
OMG Doris I am so jealous that you are in Florence. I love that city! Please have a gelato for me if you can.
*eyeballs Marta's frosty navel*
LOL Okay that did NOT come out right. LOL
*eyeballs Marta's fresh bar beverage*
*agrees with daisynjay's tragic assessment of Kenia*
LOL Okay that did NOT come out right. LOL
*eyeballs Marta's fresh bar beverage*
*agrees with daisynjay's tragic assessment of Kenia*
Oh, yeah, on the "vibrant" colors - the newspaper here had an article a couple of weeks ago about how MUSTARD is THE color for men this spring... Well, OK, for young guys, but for we veterans of changing newborn diapers, no way in hell are we wearing that color.
Botox - for whatever reason, our ophthalmologist advertises that she does Botox injections. Only reason I can see is that the stuff is made by Allergan, and they make a number of ophtalmic products, too.
Botox - for whatever reason, our ophthalmologist advertises that she does Botox injections. Only reason I can see is that the stuff is made by Allergan, and they make a number of ophtalmic products, too.
ROFLOL Stephe!!
now i feel bad, i used to get those drinks at my friend's house, fixed by her husband... the wonderful man who used to fix me all those fuzzy navels is no longer with us... may he rest in the peace of God.. i totally miss him...
now i feel bad, i used to get those drinks at my friend's house, fixed by her husband... the wonderful man who used to fix me all those fuzzy navels is no longer with us... may he rest in the peace of God.. i totally miss him...
If I ever get next to Gabby! No one would be able to separate us. You would be watching me in every scene hanging on to his leg.
I think Botox was first used for ophthalmic purposes and the cosmetic side effect was discovered. Hence somebody is making fortunes from this stuff.
Blanca Guerra had been Botoxed for at least the last 10 years. I first saw her in La Casa en la Playa and noticed it there.
Believe it or not, the current trend is 20-somethings getting Botox as prevention.
Blanca Guerra had been Botoxed for at least the last 10 years. I first saw her in La Casa en la Playa and noticed it there.
Believe it or not, the current trend is 20-somethings getting Botox as prevention.
Hi, Vivi:
I have never been to South Carolina. Is it beautiful? I take it there are not a lot of Spanish speaking people there, or at the least not in the Hotels.
Thanks for the kind words, dear Vivi. You are such a keen observer and you have a remakrable memory for detail. Sylvia and I were just saying that you and Marta's skills in boservation keep the rest of us recappers honest. Big grin to you and come home safe.
EJ
I have never been to South Carolina. Is it beautiful? I take it there are not a lot of Spanish speaking people there, or at the least not in the Hotels.
Thanks for the kind words, dear Vivi. You are such a keen observer and you have a remakrable memory for detail. Sylvia and I were just saying that you and Marta's skills in boservation keep the rest of us recappers honest. Big grin to you and come home safe.
EJ
Anon207-my guess is that Roseesndo took up with Carmina as the "easy" rebound babe who offered herself up on a platter.
Cap'n Sylvia- we have sampled waay too many gelatos for our own good, from Sorrento to here to Venice where we'll go tomorrow to finish our trip. Crema is my fave! The seven course dinners are killing us (LOL) and I'll be on a serious 'dieta' next week. Tour guides yesterday told us a Ben & Jerry's actually opened here in Florence and closed after 18 months. Duh. .. Seriously, who wants that when there is a gelateria on every block!?!
doris. On the road.
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Cap'n Sylvia- we have sampled waay too many gelatos for our own good, from Sorrento to here to Venice where we'll go tomorrow to finish our trip. Crema is my fave! The seven course dinners are killing us (LOL) and I'll be on a serious 'dieta' next week. Tour guides yesterday told us a Ben & Jerry's actually opened here in Florence and closed after 18 months. Duh. .. Seriously, who wants that when there is a gelateria on every block!?!
doris. On the road.
Permalink posted by : Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 2:36:00 AM EDT
: Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 2:36:00 AM EDT
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