Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Abismo de pasión #56 5/29/12: Augusto Got His Gun
CNN Reports
Dateline, La Ermita, Yucatan State, Mexico
From the CNN Newsroom
This is Cameron Hooper of CNN. (Dramatic pause. Viewerville’s TV screens fill up with an impossibly handsome face, with many WHITE teeth, green contact lenses and airbrushed makeup. It’s the face of a man who loves to walk down big-city streets in the daytime where he can catch the many glimpses of his face in the reflective surfaces.)
We interrupt your regularly scheduled programming to bring you this breaking news; Don Augusto Castañon, well-respected agronomist and habanero grower in the ancient village of La Ermita, Yucatan, was just seen taking a shotgun and entering the Civil Registry office, in La Ermita. Witnesses on the scene say that Castañon is apparently trying to stop the civil wedding of his daughter, Elisa Castañon Bouvier, 24, to Damian Arango Mondragon, 28, both of La Ermita.
Our Fly on the Wall reporter Elna June is there, live, in La Ermita at the Civil Registry.
Cam: EJ, can you hear me
EJ: Yes, Cam, I can hear you just fine. The scene here is somewhat chaotic with a single gunshot having been fired and now a Municipal Police presence here at the Registry. The police came in body armor to take down ‘Gusto Catfood but this proved completely unnecessary as Castañon came quite peacefully.
Cam: Did you say Gusto Catfood? Is that the man’s street name in Mexico? Is he a big drug Lord?
EJ: (Impatiently) No, no, no. It’s a nickname he has amongst the Fly on the Wall Reporters. …Wait, here is someone whom I think was a witness to the event! Paloma, Paloma! Here Paloma, in front of the camera. Paloma is the best friend of the bride and daughter of the shooter. EJ holds a disheveled Paloma’s arm.
EJ: Paloma, what happened in there?
Paloma: Oh, it was awful. Elisa and Damian were just about to say their vows when in walked Don Augusto with a gun…
After interviewing Paloma and other witnesses these appear to be the facts:
- Augusto Castañon came into the Registry Office, brandishing a shotgun and demanding that the wedding be stopped.
- Father Guadalupe Mondragon, La Ermita’s parish priest, bravely faced down and tried to take the gun from ‘Gusto Catfood.
- Damian Arango was shot in the thigh during a tussle between Father Lupe and Castañon to recover the shotgun.
- The town priest is also the injured man’s uncle.
- The gun appears to have discharged accidently, BUT Augusto had pumped in a round just before the tussle.
- Elisa screamed that she would never forgive her father.
- Don Lucio, godfather to the bride and the priest walked Damian out of the Registry to get immediate medical help.
- We will keep you informed as the story unfolds.
Carmina Bounces
Away from the main action, at the Casa Castañon the teeny, tiny Brown Recluse Carmina Bouvier Castañon a.k.a. HOMAB, opens a letter from her beloved. No, it is not from her husband, Augusto Castañon, who is currently engaging in activity that in this country would be considered attempted homicide, but from her Italian lover, Paolo Landucci. As if by magic, a desperate Paolo calls his girl on the phone, complaining that he spent the whole weekend waiting to hear from her. Waaa, he whines. He is sad. He has blue parts. She tortures him for a moment in the way of all spiders and then agrees, Fine, she will meet him in a half-hour. She leaves the house.
Carmina and Paolo meet for coffee. He is suffering. He wants to go to the Blue House of Shame to relieve his blue parts. Well, that casa is no longer available, says HOMAB Carmina. Let’s try a hotel in Merida! They head out.
Gossip Wounds and Sometimes Kills
Edmundo Tovar and Begone-ya are fighting again. “Only you could say you saw me at a hotel where I wrote orders for an Exam for Damian and Elisa, and as you do, spread this gossip to the whole village! Now, because of you, Begonia, I have a very bad problem!” Your recapper is not sure to just which problem Edmundo refers here; it seems to me he has many.
But Begonia doesn’t care about Edmundo’s problems. Edmundo knows that and berates her for caring more about Alfonsina than she does her own family. He doesn’t agree with Begone having kicked Enrique out of the house! You tell her Edmundo! This is such a satisfying scene.
They fight some more about Enrique, Paloma and moral values. Finally, Edmundo asks Begonia for a divorce and puts his wedding ring on the dining room table.
CNN Reports
Cameron Hooper here, (serious look at the camera) in the CNN Newsroom. We have our Fly on the Wall Reporter Elna June on the spot in La Ermita, Yucatan, for a breaking story of a shotgun wedding that didn’t come off. EJ?
EJ: Thanks, Cameron. I am here at the Civil Registry in La Ermita and I am witnessing Doña Alfonsina Arango rush in and confront Don Augusto Catfood Castañon, who has just shot her son. She is accompanied by her henchman in all things, GABINO MENDOZA, a handsome thug and by all accounts an excellent boyfriend, according to first hand reports. The henchman is said to have excellent taste in jewelry. He may also have a crush on one of our Fly on the Wall Reporters, Cynderella La Novia.
Alfie: Did they get married?
Gusto: No. I am sorry—I didn’t mean to hurt your son. It was an accident.
Alfie: What are you saying Augusto? Is he dead?
Gusto: No Damian is in the Medical Center.
Alfie: I swear, You will pay for this.
Then Alfonsina turned to Gabino and they headed out for the Medical Center in Merida.
Back to Casa Castañon
Braulio walks a very shaken Delores (Lolita) back to Casa Castañon. She has to tell Carmina what happened. ( Of course we know that, at this VERY dramatic moment, Carmina is over getting her teeth rattled by the Italian Stallion himself). Delores and Braulio have a little moment, and he tells her he loves her.
Meanwhile, when Elisa comes in, Lolita comforts her,
Lolita: “Dear, Damian is fine, you saw him yourself, he's in a better mood than any of us.”
Elisa: “But you saw he was bleeding a lot!”
Lolita: ”Elisa, don't worry dear, he's getting help and he's in very good hands. With God's help and the doctor’s everything will be fine, you'll see.”
Elisa, understandably, cannot believe that her father has shot Damian. Delores insists that it was an accident. Delores will go see her father and when she returns she will check on Damian.
Elisa At The Hospital
Elisa heads to the Hospital where she sees Lucio and Padre Lupe in the waiting room. Lupe gives her the Priest Mantra—as follows:
Calm down. We must have faith. Everything will be fine. Take a seat.
He goes to tell Alfonsina she is there. He says he has to. As his mother, she has to know what's going on. This should be a lovely meeting between Elisa and Alfonsina. NOT.
Lolita, Braulio and Horacio
Braulio wants to know if his presence has made everything better, “Did the fear go away?” Lolita answers honestly, “No, not really but I'll better calm down or I won't be any use to anybody.”
Braulio places her in a chair and leans down to give her a kiss. Just then Horacio walks in and sarcastically asks if he is interrupting anything. Delores rejects him and tells him to think whatever he wants. That’s a big WHATEVER, Horacio.
Horacio starts to push the point with a threat to tell Antonia about Braulio and Lolita when Braulio interrupts and explains about what just happened. Augusto Castañon just wounded Damian with a gun!
Elisa and Alfonsina Mano a Mano
Elisa is explaining to Father Lupe what everybody there already knows, “Damian and I wanted to get married without his mom or my dad knowing.” Alfonsina flies in on the wind with the furies. She turns on Lupe, “How is my son? What happened to him?”
Father Guadalupe answers in measured tones, “Damian has a wounded leg, sister, but he's being assisted already, everything is under control, and we’re just waiting to get more information.”
Alfonsina turns her venom on Elisa. “This is all your fault, you can be happy now, get out of here!”
You can be happy now? Really Alfonsina? In what land would a bride be happy that her father shot the groom. You are one nasty Black Widow and you are envenoming our Elisa.
The Black Widow gets right in Elisa’s face and yells, “I said get out of here! Gabino, take her out!”
In a scene that must have been a familiar repetition from childhood, Lupe says, “Alfonsina, for god's sake, behave sister. But Alfonsina can’t act nice at the best of times and right now she hysterically repeats, “I can't behave while this girl is still here. I don't want her to be here, she has to leave, I don't want her to be here!”
Padre, who sees the writing on the wall, persuades Elisa, that it is best if goes home, He promises to personally deliver any news about Damian.
Elisa leaves. Ummmm, why can’t she just wait in a different waiting room?
Alfonsina sends Gabino to wreck vengeance on Augusto and keep him in jail forever.
Several People Are Nicer to Gusto Catfood Than He Deserves
Don Lucio comes to see Gusto Catfood in jail. Gusto asks about Damian. They have more endless conversation about Elisa is/is not Catfood’s daughter. Snooze…..OK. I’ll translate some of this convo. Grump. Grump.
Gusto: If anything serious happens to that boy, I'll never forgive myself.
Lucio: You should have thought about that before you did such stupid thing! How could you go there with a gun, you dolt?
Augusto: I didn't mean to hurt anybody, all I wanted was to make sure Damian and Elisa forget about this idea of getting married. You perfectly know why I had to stop that wedding.
Lucio wouldn’t have let them get married if he thought Elisa and Damian were sibs. With the prenuptial analyses Edmundo requested another test to confirm if the kids are siblings. Edmundo was headed to the lab in Merida to get the results but before Lucio came to the jail. Of course, Lucio doesn’t know that Carmina made the test result snatch just outside the Registry.
Augusto gets the same bovine look on his face, he knows the results will be the same as before, “Yo sé que elisa no es mi hija.”
Now he drones on and on about Stef made a fool of him his whole life, she gave the necklace to GABINO MENDOZA as a blackmail payment to keep the secret of the STef/Rosendo affair, Blah, blah, blah.
DOLT!
Lucio gives Gusto Catfood some very good advice, paraphrased as follows:
“Stop fixating on your hate fantasies. You have big boy problems here. Even if Damian is OK, Alfie’s gonna get you, big time.”
Lucio will do everything he can to help Gusto, including raise bail if it is set. He leaves.
Edmundo Tovar, M.D. Arrives At The Hospital
Edmundo arrives at the hospital and is accosted by Alfonsina. “Ay, Edmundo, What is happening with my son? Look what time it is and they haven't let me see him.”
Edmundo tries to catch his breath and says, “I don't know, Alfonsina, Paloma just told me what happened, I just arrived. Let’s go to see and as soon as I have news I'll let you know.
Alfonsina criticizes the clinic and its doctors and threatens to take Damian to Merida. But Edmundo is not in the mood, “You won't take him anywhere! Until we know how he is, you won't take him from here. And if you don't calm down, I'll give you a sedative or I'll send you home, got it? Now, I'll go to see what's going on.”
Ooowweee! Edmundo is starting to be my Big Boy. Go Big Boy. I like it when you yell at those mean broads.
Casa Castañon
Back at Casa Castañon, Elisa comes in and surprises Lolita. “And, and why didn't you stay at the medical center, dear?” “Because Alfonsina arrived and she kicked me out, says Elisa. “But... Why did you do what she said? As if she owned the place, “ asks a puzzled Delores?
But Elisa explains that she didn't want to cause more conflict. She is stressed enough about Damian. And the truth is that though he was in the best mood, something tells her this is very serious.
“I'm desperate! I don't know what's going on with him, I do no know when I'll see him again! If Sra. Alfonsina kicked me out of the hospital, do you think she'll let me see him in her house?” Ah, that's a negative, Elisa, for sure.
Lolita tells her to calm down. I am tired of everyone telling her to calm down. Her father just shot her lover and bridegroom for heaven’s sake! She has had a really BAD day. If ever there was a time to wax hysterical this is it!
Elisa now finds out from Lolita that Augusto turned himself in to the police and he is in the carcel. Elisa notes that her padrino told her he would go to find out how things were with Augusto, but she needs to know. Does her Tia Carmina know what is going on?” “No, no,” Says, Delores. “Because when I got home she wasn't here, and who knows where she might be. Duh, duh, duh.”
Now Kenia pays a visit to La Casa C. She tells a very distraught looking Elisa, “I came to see you because I'm very worried about my brother. I imagine you already know he left the La Ermita, right? And since you're such close friends, I thought you might know where he is.
Elisa now explains about the happenings of the day and her concern about Damian. “Damian is very seriously injured he's at the medical center. My father shot him with his gun.
And, Kenia bounces right to, “And your father?” She tells Kenia that he is being detained. Oops. I think I said he was in jail earlier. I guess he is just being detained for right now.
OK. Whichever of you wise commenters/recappers predicted that Kenia has a real thing for Augusto, I think you are correct. Well you had better pour her a stiff tequila now, over at the ‘Gusto Redemption Table, because she may not have much time left here on this earthly plane. This girl knows how to make enemies! I would not want to have Carmina and Ingrid after me!
A Couple Of Scenes
- Gabino menaces. Don Lucio threatens. One another. Lucio knows that the pearl necklace gift from Stef to Gabino is bullshit. Gabino points out that what Augusto did was a crime.
- In Sabrina’s salon, Begonia is gossiping about Paloma and her upcoming divorce while getting her hair set in large rollers. Sabrina asks why her Mom has to make all of their business so public and throws her mother out of the salon. Nice, Sabrina.
- Enrique comes into his father’s clinic looking for Edmundo but finds Paloma. She tells Ricky that Edmundo probably won’t be in all day because he is helping with Damian, whom Augusto shot with a gun. Paloma is worried about her friends but she has to stay and do phone duty (well, it is her JOB).
- Ricky very nicely offers to stay in her place. He explains that he is at the Hotel with his dad. “Don't take me wrong, Enrique, but your mother is a very strange person. Hey, does she still believe that your father is cheating on her with me? (sighs).
- And do you also believe it? No, no Paloma, I believe my father. Well, at least. Enrique, I'll get to see my friend Elisa, the poor thing must be a mess. Thanks a lot, I mean it. She kisses him on the cheek.
Don Augusto Catfood Has a Very Pretty Visitor
Kenia wants to show her support and she has come to the place where Gusto is being detained. (Ed. -This girl is a cypher and no mistake!) He acts like a blushing schoolboy around her. He is ashamed to have her see him in jail, it was an accident, he didn’t mean to hurt anybody, only Don Lucio is helping him out, he doesn’t have a lawyer because he cannot afford one. For her part Kenia says she can't believe he was capable of shooting Damian just to stop him from marrying his daughter.
Kenia then surprises me by saying, “Mr. Augusto, I don't want you to feel alone, you have me. You helped me once when I needed it the most, and I want to help you back. I imagined you would like to get this back,” and she hands him the pearl necklace. OMG. Vivi, you were so right. Kenia is playing Ingrid, for sure.
Augusto wants to know, where she got it? Did she buy it from Gabino?
Kenia: “That doesn't matter, after what happened at the bank I saw how special this necklace is for you, I wanted to get it.”
Augusto: “I can't, I can't accept it, you must have spent a lot of money on it.” No money, chump, just a head injury and a little blackmail on her conscience.
Kenia: “Mr. Augusto, if you sell or pawn this necklace you can get the money to pay a good lawyer, to pay the bail and get out of here.”
Augusto: “I can't take it.”
Kenia: “This necklace belonged to your first wife, you loved her a lot, right?”
Augusto: “Estefania, I loved her more than my own life.”
Kenia: “Think that maybe wherever she is, she's looking after you and she sent me to help you to solve your problems. Take it please. If it's not for the appreciation you have for me, then do it for the love you once had for her, please.” He accepts the jewel and asks her to get him for news of Damian. He also asks her for a favor.
Kenia: “Mr. Augusto, even you don't believe it, I consider you a great friend, so please don't worry, okay? I'll be right back.”
Dr Tovar Delivers News I Need Dr. Carlos To Interpret
Back at the hospital Dr. Edmundo Tovar comes out to deliver news about Damian’s state of health to Alfonsina and Padre Lupe.
Here is my translation of the announcement:
- A pellet (shotgun?) went through Damian’s femur,
- His artery is being reconstructed. It is a delicate intervention but it is under control.
- This was complicated by Damian’s loss of blood. He lost a lot and he needs a transfusion. The problem is that he has a very rare type of blood.
- AB-. Sadly, they do not have that kind of blood here, so they have to look for it in hospitals in Merida, or to get a blood donor as soon as possible, otherwise Damian may die. Whew.
- I always like to get these conversations right just for later reference as to who is related to whom, etc.
Edmundo sets Alfie to looking among the relatives for folks with AB- blood who could be donors. She also sends Gabino to look at the local hospitals in Merida and the canvass the workers at the pro-ces-a-dor-a.
More Random Scenes
- Enrique and Florencia talk.
- Begonia comes by the office and finds Enrique answering phones for Paloma.
Everybody’s Worried About Damian
Elisa is going out of her mind with no news about her father or Damian . Paloma comes to the house with the news that Damian needs an urgent transfusion, they are trying to get a donor but the problem is that he has a very unusual blood type. Lolita tries to sooth her. Pretty much the only left for all the good people of Merida to do is…Pray.
Don Lucio is working on helping find a donor at the procesadora—he doesn’t trust Gabino to do it and he is trying to find a lawyer for Augusto.
When he runs into Father Lupe he gets a blessing, “Go with God, Lucio. Oh my God, Holy Virgin, help my nephew, Damian.
ING and Gabino Have a Sweet Little Heart to Heart
ING carps, “I've been waiting you for hours, Gabino! What did you find out about Gael?”
Gabs: “Nothing, I didn't have time. I had a problem that kept me busy all day long.”
ING: “You promised me you would do everything possible to find out something, and you tell me that you're doing important things!”
Gabs: “Augusto Castañon had the great idea to shoot Damian Arango with a rifle to stop his daughter's wedding. Do you think that's not important?”
ING: “What are you saying?”
Gabs: “What you just heard, Missy. Sra. Alfonsina sent me to look for a donor for a blood transfusion because her son is in surgery and needs blood.
ING: “And you are so tranquil!”
Gabs: “Well, I'm very relaxed; I won't move a single finger to help Damian Arango.”
ING: “Why?”
Gabs: “Because I don't care, I don't care at all what happens to that brat. Even more, if he disappeared from the map that would be good for both of us, with that Gael would be the only heir from Rosendo Arango.
No Luck Finding The Right Blood But Everybody’s Praying
Paolo Drives Carmina Home in the Company Truck
How subtle. Paolo drives Carmina home in the La Anita company truck with the big logo on the side. It is nighttime, they get out, and he starts complaining. He doesn’t like the hiding, and the irregular meetings. He doesn’t like that after she leaves him she goes to that stupid husband of hers. “Why?” asks a coy Carmina? “You are jealous.” “Yes, I am jealous. Yes, I'm jealous, and I'll tell you why; because I'm not willing to share you with anybody, I want you to be mine, Carmina. Mine, you get it? “When you met me you knew that I was married. Are you sick? I am not leaving my husband?”
La Anita Procesadora
Maru greets Don Lucio with the news that Gabino has not showed up the whole day, even though he was supposed to check the workers for possible blood matches for a transfusion for Damian.
Lucio: “What do you mean he hasn't come!”
Maru: “At least not to the offices. He left very early and he hasn't returned. I didn't even know Damian was bad and needed a blood transfusion.
Lucio: “So this bastard hasn't lifted a single finger?”
Maru: “No, no, Sra. Alfonsina has to know this.”
Lucio: “Of course she has to know, of course! Well, I'm sorry, that doesn't matter now, what matters is that we have to check each one of the workers' files, there must be included the blood type.”
Carmina Comes In From Her Lover’s Bed To a Less Than Warm Welcome
Carmina comes in in full bitch mode, but Delores looks at her with dignity and says:
“Whoa, you finally appeared ma'am, where were you?”
Carmina: “Don't be insolent, that's the last thing I need; to give you explanations. Why don't you tell me what you're doing sitting here in my house with this one?”(she point to Paloma).
But Lolita is giving as good as she gets, this time.
Lolita: “This one?”
Carmina: “Yes, this one.”
Lolita: “If you didn't spend all the time on the street, who knows where, you would know what's happening with your family in this moment.”
Carmina: “No, I know, I perfectly know; Elisa and Damian were going to get married today, right? But what happened? Did Alfonsina stop the wedding?
Lolita: “Just for you to know no, it wasn't her but Sr. Augusto who arrived with a rifle to shoot Damian, and in this moment he's at the medical center about to die! And your husband is arrested.”
Carmina looks like she got hit on the head with a brick.
So let’s just leave things like they are in La Ermita, for tonight. Cameron Hooper of CNN never checked in again from CNN, but I am sure we will see him again. Maybe he’ll interview Rabbi Jacob for his take on the haps in La Ermita, now that would be a hoot. Elisa, the Padre and everybody else are praying for a blood donor for Damian. May tomorrow bring some resolution to the many problems that plague our friends in Abismo de Pasion.
Elna June
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Good morning all:
What an episode. I don't know what to do with blogger. It won't let me change to font size this morning. It is very small right now, my apologies. Feel free anyone who has the capacity to enlarge the font, knock yourselves out.
Have fun!
EJ
What an episode. I don't know what to do with blogger. It won't let me change to font size this morning. It is very small right now, my apologies. Feel free anyone who has the capacity to enlarge the font, knock yourselves out.
Have fun!
EJ
EJ that was inspired! I love how you continued with the Fly on the Wall theme. I especially liked the detailed paragraphs cum bullets (you know I love my bullets.) I may have to steal that from you.
The CNN spiel is great! I am in awe of folks that can maintain that kind of satire for whole recaps. (ie: Shakespearean ElTal, Rabbi Jacob, Fly on the wall tours)
Now about the episode--Am I the only one thinking there were continuity issues. Weren't HOMAB Carmina and the Doc at the Registro right before the shooting? Did HOMAB tell CatFood where Elisa was and just skedaddle? Did the Doc follow her? Something felt off to me.
Kenia has become the most interesting character alive for me. She my not always be in every scene, but when she does something really interesting happens. I just can't imagine her surviving though. I absolutely LOVED her "maybe Steffie is watching over you line." (Well, except if she was, surely she would have done something sooner to make him treat Elisa a little better.)
The CNN spiel is great! I am in awe of folks that can maintain that kind of satire for whole recaps. (ie: Shakespearean ElTal, Rabbi Jacob, Fly on the wall tours)
Now about the episode--Am I the only one thinking there were continuity issues. Weren't HOMAB Carmina and the Doc at the Registro right before the shooting? Did HOMAB tell CatFood where Elisa was and just skedaddle? Did the Doc follow her? Something felt off to me.
Kenia has become the most interesting character alive for me. She my not always be in every scene, but when she does something really interesting happens. I just can't imagine her surviving though. I absolutely LOVED her "maybe Steffie is watching over you line." (Well, except if she was, surely she would have done something sooner to make him treat Elisa a little better.)
Brilliant, absolutely brilliant! I actually was rather frustrated last night with all the wailing and gnashing of teeth scenes, but leave it to our wonderful recappers to make silk from a sow's ear.
Guessed it right yesterday that Kenia would give the necklace back to Asshat, just didn't think it would be in a jail. Can make some good bail money if sold. Lord those two are icky together though if that's where this is headed.
Of course we had to have the token Irritating scene...bleh. QuiQui has won me over. His character sure has progressed and lo and behold, sis is getting brain cells firing too. ( That hairdo on Begonia was a fright unto itself--what is she? 10? those curls were atrocious. Well fits the person).
Interesting little smooch from Braulio. (Wish someone handsome would cheer me up that way. Being in the real world can be so boring. ) Now what will Horacio do? I think he has it bad for Lolita and won't let this go.
Pathetic Paolo. I liked him better sleazy.
News Flash: Alfi's face moved! And stay tuned for the new reality competition of "Who's Eyes Can Bug Out the Biggest" starring Alfonsina Mondragon and Carmina Castanon. Not recommended for children.
Guessed it right yesterday that Kenia would give the necklace back to Asshat, just didn't think it would be in a jail. Can make some good bail money if sold. Lord those two are icky together though if that's where this is headed.
Of course we had to have the token Irritating scene...bleh. QuiQui has won me over. His character sure has progressed and lo and behold, sis is getting brain cells firing too. ( That hairdo on Begonia was a fright unto itself--what is she? 10? those curls were atrocious. Well fits the person).
Interesting little smooch from Braulio. (Wish someone handsome would cheer me up that way. Being in the real world can be so boring. ) Now what will Horacio do? I think he has it bad for Lolita and won't let this go.
Pathetic Paolo. I liked him better sleazy.
News Flash: Alfi's face moved! And stay tuned for the new reality competition of "Who's Eyes Can Bug Out the Biggest" starring Alfonsina Mondragon and Carmina Castanon. Not recommended for children.
EJ- I love your Fly on the Wall reports. Simply brilliant.
Sara- Carmeany did hobble off, with Doc Tovar on her tail (but I guess he just went home to yell at Begonia), right after she pointed Augie in the direction of Elisa and Dam.
The nerve of Alfie getting all indignant at Elisa and Augie after SHE was the one who called him, told hima about the wedding, and told him to stop it. Just how did she think Augie was going to do that? And why would she think her son would be safe if Augie stopped the wedding at all cost?
Kenia continues to be a wildcard. Ingrid continues to be a cold b!itch, and Gabino is her perfect mate. Their wish for Dam to die so that they can milk even more pesos from Gael is evil.
Sara- Carmeany did hobble off, with Doc Tovar on her tail (but I guess he just went home to yell at Begonia), right after she pointed Augie in the direction of Elisa and Dam.
The nerve of Alfie getting all indignant at Elisa and Augie after SHE was the one who called him, told hima about the wedding, and told him to stop it. Just how did she think Augie was going to do that? And why would she think her son would be safe if Augie stopped the wedding at all cost?
Kenia continues to be a wildcard. Ingrid continues to be a cold b!itch, and Gabino is her perfect mate. Their wish for Dam to die so that they can milk even more pesos from Gael is evil.
Ah EJ..what a delight. Even if I did have to put on my drugstore glasses to read the small type (seems like everyone is having issues with the new Blogger, by the way.)
Some of my favorites:
"It is the face of a man who loves to walk down big city streets in the daytime when he can catch many glimpses of his face in reflective surfaces." (wow, that's a gem of an observation about narcissists)
(...Carmina is over getting her teeth rattled by the Italian Stallion himself.) Nice way to put it, m'dear.
And THANK YOU for complaining about the overabundance of "calmate's and tranquilizate's" in these telenovelas. The last thing anyone needs to hear in these circumstances is bromides like that. Ditto for the priest mantras. I have a friend who always cuts me off in mid-sentence when I'm worried about something by saying "It'll be fine." I always want to bust her one. I can't even finish my goldurned worried sentence.
But enough about me. Let's talk about you! Great recap. Original. Funny. Well-written. Youse da bomb, kid.
Some of my favorites:
"It is the face of a man who loves to walk down big city streets in the daytime when he can catch many glimpses of his face in reflective surfaces." (wow, that's a gem of an observation about narcissists)
(...Carmina is over getting her teeth rattled by the Italian Stallion himself.) Nice way to put it, m'dear.
And THANK YOU for complaining about the overabundance of "calmate's and tranquilizate's" in these telenovelas. The last thing anyone needs to hear in these circumstances is bromides like that. Ditto for the priest mantras. I have a friend who always cuts me off in mid-sentence when I'm worried about something by saying "It'll be fine." I always want to bust her one. I can't even finish my goldurned worried sentence.
But enough about me. Let's talk about you! Great recap. Original. Funny. Well-written. Youse da bomb, kid.
Recapper and commenters in top form this morning! EJ, is it obnoxious for me to claim all the lines as favorites and not leave any for anyone else?
Oh, all right. I'll control myself. Here are the ones that made me spit the *most* coffee:
- Gusto Catfood? Is that the man’s street name in Mexico?
- Waaa, he whines. He is sad. He has blue parts.
- Not sure to just which problem Edmundo refers here; it seems to me he has many.
- GABINO MENDOZA, a handsome thug and by all accounts an excellent boyfriend
- You have big boy problems here. Alfie’s gonna get you, big time.
Also had to laugh at your question about why Elisa couldn't use a different waiting room. You really think there's MORE THAN ONE WAITING ROOM IN MERIDA?
Oh, all right. I'll control myself. Here are the ones that made me spit the *most* coffee:
- Gusto Catfood? Is that the man’s street name in Mexico?
- Waaa, he whines. He is sad. He has blue parts.
- Not sure to just which problem Edmundo refers here; it seems to me he has many.
- GABINO MENDOZA, a handsome thug and by all accounts an excellent boyfriend
- You have big boy problems here. Alfie’s gonna get you, big time.
Also had to laugh at your question about why Elisa couldn't use a different waiting room. You really think there's MORE THAN ONE WAITING ROOM IN MERIDA?
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: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 8:40:00 AM EDT
: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 8:40:00 AM EDT
BTW, I am proud to announce that R la O and I officially have ABISMO BINGO on card #8 with "doctor tells family the patient could die."
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 8:48:00 AM EDT
: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 8:48:00 AM EDT
EJ your creative recap continue to amaze and amuse me. That comment about catfood being a street name was priceless.
Though no one has died from her machinations yet, Alfie is going to have a really bad day when she has to pay the reaper. And she's paying now with the "accidental shooting" (you carry a gun into a bldg aim, load, and try to aim again. What about any of that was accidental? If I were the lawyer his sorry behind would be under the jail even if Dam only has a scar from this "accident.")
Wow Gab and II are the perfect pair of villains. I wonder which of them will turn on the other first. My money is on Gab but his man parts might impair his ability to think.
daisynjay - that news flash was hilarious thank goodness I wasn't drinking anything.
And yes Blue Lass there is only one waiting room in all of our TNs.
Though no one has died from her machinations yet, Alfie is going to have a really bad day when she has to pay the reaper. And she's paying now with the "accidental shooting" (you carry a gun into a bldg aim, load, and try to aim again. What about any of that was accidental? If I were the lawyer his sorry behind would be under the jail even if Dam only has a scar from this "accident.")
Wow Gab and II are the perfect pair of villains. I wonder which of them will turn on the other first. My money is on Gab but his man parts might impair his ability to think.
daisynjay - that news flash was hilarious thank goodness I wasn't drinking anything.
And yes Blue Lass there is only one waiting room in all of our TNs.
EJ! you did it again! awesome CNN reporting format..
still love the fly on wall theme... maybe will use that tonight as well...
loved this description:
GABINO MENDOZA, a handsome thug and by all accounts an excellent boyfriend, according to first hand reports.
Also loved the 'mano a mano' description of the Alfie and Elisa jousting contest right on the waiting room
Have to say loved Edmundo, Enrique Lucio and even Kenya last night...
Sara, i also loved the line from Kenya to Augusto about Stefi watching over him but i also thought 'too little too late?'
and i also loved the narcissist description of looking at himself in shiny surfaces as he strolls through town... dead on!
still love the fly on wall theme... maybe will use that tonight as well...
loved this description:
GABINO MENDOZA, a handsome thug and by all accounts an excellent boyfriend, according to first hand reports.
Also loved the 'mano a mano' description of the Alfie and Elisa jousting contest right on the waiting room
Have to say loved Edmundo, Enrique Lucio and even Kenya last night...
Sara, i also loved the line from Kenya to Augusto about Stefi watching over him but i also thought 'too little too late?'
and i also loved the narcissist description of looking at himself in shiny surfaces as he strolls through town... dead on!
Just took a few secs to catch the previews for tomorrow. (I had missed them last night.)
Picture me calm on the outside (hey, I am in the office), but dancing a jig on the inside with Gael coming back. Queue the blood type drama music. (I would LOVE it if he wasn't a match - but that would so out of TN rules.)
And as in true TN fashion, the old girlfriend is back to make our hero feel better. Welcome back Flo. Frankly, DamFine's face looked a little nauseous when he realized it was Flo and not Elisa smoothly caressing his skin.
Picture me calm on the outside (hey, I am in the office), but dancing a jig on the inside with Gael coming back. Queue the blood type drama music. (I would LOVE it if he wasn't a match - but that would so out of TN rules.)
And as in true TN fashion, the old girlfriend is back to make our hero feel better. Welcome back Flo. Frankly, DamFine's face looked a little nauseous when he realized it was Flo and not Elisa smoothly caressing his skin.
Karen, i totally agree on...
I wonder which of them will turn on the other first. My money is on Gab but his man parts might impair his ability to think.
yeah i think II won't survive to the FIN... probably she will survive her daughter's death though.
I too loved
- Gusto Catfood? Is that the man’s street name in Mexico?
hey Carlos! MI GAEL and your FLO are back tonight!! YAY!!!
I wonder which of them will turn on the other first. My money is on Gab but his man parts might impair his ability to think.
yeah i think II won't survive to the FIN... probably she will survive her daughter's death though.
I too loved
- Gusto Catfood? Is that the man’s street name in Mexico?
hey Carlos! MI GAEL and your FLO are back tonight!! YAY!!!
how long will Gabino be able to chose which orders from Alfie he follows and which he doesn't? when is she going to turn on him?? Could she?? wasn't she who ordered the burning of the greenhouse?
Gabino continues to be the person holding the most secrets on everyone: Alfie, Carmina, II, Horacio, etc...
Gabino continues to be the person holding the most secrets on everyone: Alfie, Carmina, II, Horacio, etc...
I don't believe they are in Merida. They are in the health center in La Ermita. Hence Alfie's threat to take Dam to better medical care in Merida. Augie has been taken to jail in Merida, because it doesn't seem that they have a jail in La Ermita.
OT: I am catching rerun of La Usurpadora and it is so sad to watch so many wonderful actors who are no longer with us: Libertad Lamarque, Rene Munoz, Sylvia Derbez, Iran Eory, Tito Guizar, etc... the only Sr one there who is still around is Magda Guzman
yes they are at the centro de salud in La Ermita. Assgusto is in Merida, which is where Edmundo was coming from with the lab results, he went there personally to get them. so Carmina was waiting for him at the civil registry entrance.
EJ, I just love your Fly On The Wall reports. Poor Cameron Hooper had better watch more than his reflection with you on his heels. And wow, what an episode. Big props to you for keeping up with the action. My head was kind of spinning.
You have so many funny lines, but I think my fave is: "He wants to go to the Blue House of Shame to relieve his blue parts." Ouch. And so true.
It looks like BegoneYa's entire family is getting tired of her incessant gossiping. Kudos to Sabrina for kicking mom out of the shop. B's hairdo really made me snort, clearly she just took the rollers out and didn't even bother brushing.
Sara, I was also a bit confused about exactly where we were at any given moment, so I just ignored "where" and decided to concentrate on "what". (Update: Thanks Vivi for your comment about the place continuum. Very helpful.)
And finally, will Carmina ever stop trying to stick to to Lolita? Because every time she tries Lolita ends up with the upper hand. (Rhetorical question, I know the answer is NO.)
Blue Lass and R la O, congratulations on your BINGO! Come on over to my table. I'm buying.
Thanks EJ! The flow of your recap is very fluid and comfortable, but I know it was a lot of work to get it that way. You're a great reporter.
You have so many funny lines, but I think my fave is: "He wants to go to the Blue House of Shame to relieve his blue parts." Ouch. And so true.
It looks like BegoneYa's entire family is getting tired of her incessant gossiping. Kudos to Sabrina for kicking mom out of the shop. B's hairdo really made me snort, clearly she just took the rollers out and didn't even bother brushing.
Sara, I was also a bit confused about exactly where we were at any given moment, so I just ignored "where" and decided to concentrate on "what". (Update: Thanks Vivi for your comment about the place continuum. Very helpful.)
And finally, will Carmina ever stop trying to stick to to Lolita? Because every time she tries Lolita ends up with the upper hand. (Rhetorical question, I know the answer is NO.)
Blue Lass and R la O, congratulations on your BINGO! Come on over to my table. I'm buying.
Thanks EJ! The flow of your recap is very fluid and comfortable, but I know it was a lot of work to get it that way. You're a great reporter.
I absolutely loved this recap. I have my breakfast splattered all over my desk from all the laughing. From Paolo's "blue parts" to "Carmina is over getting her teeth rattled by the Italian Stallion himself"
Also loved the CNN News theme throughout. You are an amazing writer!
I love the doctor more and more everyday. Also I don't care how bad Augusto feels, and I don't care if it was an accident but I sure hope that he has a HUGE amount of suffering. Still think he should take that shotgun and blow his head into a million pieces!
Dave
Also loved the CNN News theme throughout. You are an amazing writer!
I love the doctor more and more everyday. Also I don't care how bad Augusto feels, and I don't care if it was an accident but I sure hope that he has a HUGE amount of suffering. Still think he should take that shotgun and blow his head into a million pieces!
Dave
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 9:28:00 AM EDT
: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 9:28:00 AM EDT
EJ - This recap was fly! I love the whole CNN scenario.
As Judy, I loved the "where he can catch the many glimpses of his face in reflective surfaces" line.
Also agree with Blue and Marta about your Gabino description including "by all accounts an excellent boyfriend" lol. And I am sure Cynderella loves to hear that Gabino is actually crushing on her.
Workers files have just got to include their blood type? I better update my resume.
Alfonsina was heartless. I can't remember what The Witch is Whack was specifically code for, but she is.
Blue! BINGO! We are the most consecutive reigning champs ever, with the exception of Ken Jennings (who, by the way, is from my town).
Such fun, EJ! Thank you.
As Judy, I loved the "where he can catch the many glimpses of his face in reflective surfaces" line.
Also agree with Blue and Marta about your Gabino description including "by all accounts an excellent boyfriend" lol. And I am sure Cynderella loves to hear that Gabino is actually crushing on her.
Workers files have just got to include their blood type? I better update my resume.
Alfonsina was heartless. I can't remember what The Witch is Whack was specifically code for, but she is.
Blue! BINGO! We are the most consecutive reigning champs ever, with the exception of Ken Jennings (who, by the way, is from my town).
Such fun, EJ! Thank you.
Elna June... WOW! What a treat. Simply spectacular.
To our Augusto support group:
Although it doesn't look good for our salvage project right now, I think the fact that Lucio, Padre Lupe, and most of all... Kenia have not abandoned our boy offers us hope. Just in case, it might be best for now that we all don our paper sacks.
Speaking of Kenia, I am in love. But believe it or not, it's a proud fatherly type love... much like that that Augusto has. That scene was so sweet. She really has a very nice balance of deviance and sweetness.
Warning, yawn inducing medical information ahead:
Dr. Tovar's description of the care that Damien was receiving was spot on. His hemodynamics were restored (at least temporarily) by control of bleeding, blood volume replacement with IV fluids, and repair of the damaged femoral artery. Now he needs replacement of red blood cell mass.
Unfortunately, it looks like the writers have not gotten the blood type thing quite right.
Damien is type AB- (which I suspected by the way) and ideally a perfect match is desirable. However, in a pinch, any Rh neg blood could be used. Rh neg blood is not as common as Rh pos blood but there should be a number of possible donors available in any community.
Carlos
To our Augusto support group:
Although it doesn't look good for our salvage project right now, I think the fact that Lucio, Padre Lupe, and most of all... Kenia have not abandoned our boy offers us hope. Just in case, it might be best for now that we all don our paper sacks.
Speaking of Kenia, I am in love. But believe it or not, it's a proud fatherly type love... much like that that Augusto has. That scene was so sweet. She really has a very nice balance of deviance and sweetness.
Warning, yawn inducing medical information ahead:
Dr. Tovar's description of the care that Damien was receiving was spot on. His hemodynamics were restored (at least temporarily) by control of bleeding, blood volume replacement with IV fluids, and repair of the damaged femoral artery. Now he needs replacement of red blood cell mass.
Unfortunately, it looks like the writers have not gotten the blood type thing quite right.
Damien is type AB- (which I suspected by the way) and ideally a perfect match is desirable. However, in a pinch, any Rh neg blood could be used. Rh neg blood is not as common as Rh pos blood but there should be a number of possible donors available in any community.
Carlos
Elna June: You win the prize for most creative recapper.
I have to agree with others that Dr. Tovar is beginning to redeem himself. Mrs. Dr. Tovar is another story. She may be condemned to perpetual mouth blab without any listeners. Picture her wandering around the streets of La Ermita yacking away and nobody listens.
And, yes, Carlos, I like Kenia more and more. I hope she doesn't become anothr victim.
I have to agree with others that Dr. Tovar is beginning to redeem himself. Mrs. Dr. Tovar is another story. She may be condemned to perpetual mouth blab without any listeners. Picture her wandering around the streets of La Ermita yacking away and nobody listens.
And, yes, Carlos, I like Kenia more and more. I hope she doesn't become anothr victim.
Hey Carlos...I love the medical info. Not yawn-inducing at all. Fascinating, rather. I'm Rh-negative so I could help out our Damian pronto. Too bad I'm not there in that little burg.
I remember when our first child was born and they were testing her for problems and I wondered why since both Bob and I are RH-negative. The doctor looked at me like "How naive are you? We can't just assume your husband is the father." For some stupid reason I was flabbergasted. Clearly was not watching telenovelas at the time!
I remember when our first child was born and they were testing her for problems and I wondered why since both Bob and I are RH-negative. The doctor looked at me like "How naive are you? We can't just assume your husband is the father." For some stupid reason I was flabbergasted. Clearly was not watching telenovelas at the time!
Good Morning, All:
Such an episode those writers and actors gave us last night. Wow. Yesterday I went to get a head start on writing the recap and the Televisa lawyers had been there first, wiping out almost all of the previewing opportunities. Ay yi yi, that makes for a late night!
Thanks to all for the kind comments. I have work this AM but I'll be back to chat later.
Abrazos
Elna June
Such an episode those writers and actors gave us last night. Wow. Yesterday I went to get a head start on writing the recap and the Televisa lawyers had been there first, wiping out almost all of the previewing opportunities. Ay yi yi, that makes for a late night!
Thanks to all for the kind comments. I have work this AM but I'll be back to chat later.
Abrazos
Elna June
" Still think he should take that shotgun and blow his head into a million pieces!"
C'mon Dave, tell us how you really feel. LOL...couldn't agree more. I just can't find the guy too sympathetic. Stupid maybe, yes. And maybe he can aim the gun in the general vicinity of a certain Creamsicle. Two birds with one stone so to speak.
Carlos, hardly yawn-inducing. I also like to know when they are being medically correct in these shows versus creating wonder-medicine as we've seen all too frequently before.
Marta-- I say we whip out those I heart Gael tees tonight. What do you think?
C'mon Dave, tell us how you really feel. LOL...couldn't agree more. I just can't find the guy too sympathetic. Stupid maybe, yes. And maybe he can aim the gun in the general vicinity of a certain Creamsicle. Two birds with one stone so to speak.
Carlos, hardly yawn-inducing. I also like to know when they are being medically correct in these shows versus creating wonder-medicine as we've seen all too frequently before.
Marta-- I say we whip out those I heart Gael tees tonight. What do you think?
Carlos, thanks for chiming in on the blood-type issue. I remembered AB as universal recipient from biology class, but I was waiting for the expert opinion. Even with Rh negative, there ought to be plenty of donors around -- what happened to the role of TNs in public health education? Now everyone in Mexico with type AB-neg who gets shot in the leg by their putative suegro and doesn't yet know they have a secret brother is going to panic. That's not very nice.
R la O, I think you & I are the only ones *playing* Bingo -- no wonder we always win!
R la O, I think you & I are the only ones *playing* Bingo -- no wonder we always win!
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 10:22:00 AM EDT
: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 10:22:00 AM EDT
I actually have three way BINGO on Card #3. Just forgot to mention it.
This last episode clinched three rows for me with : Hopsitalization of Galan; Need for Blood Donor; and Derailed Wedding. BINGO, BINGO, BINGO!
This last episode clinched three rows for me with : Hopsitalization of Galan; Need for Blood Donor; and Derailed Wedding. BINGO, BINGO, BINGO!
¡¡GUAU, VIVI!! Now that's what I'm talkin' about!
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 10:29:00 AM EDT
: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 10:29:00 AM EDT
Oh Elna June, what a fabulous job you've done here! It's one thing to think up a clever theme and quite another to carry through from start to finish. But you managed it and peppered the whole with so many sharp lines:
"Dramatic pause. Viewerville’s TV screens fill up with an impossibly handsome face, with many WHITE teeth, green contact lenses and airbrushed makeup..."
nb per nm: Although this is how the screen is filled many times each episode, it is the many reflective surfaces referred to in the phrase that follows that distinguishes this pretty face from all the others..
Oh heck, I could just go on quoting the whole thing, especially the pitch-perfect first paragraph!
Thank you so much for a splendid, side-splittingly funny take on this somewhat disjointed but eventful episode.
Daisynjay:
" News Flash: Alfi's face moved! And stay tuned for the new reality competition of "Who's Eyes Can Bug Out the Biggest" starring Alfonsina Mondragon and Carmina Castanon. Not recommended for children."
Hah! Yes! It finally hit me -- Alfie and Carmina can't really narrow their eyes to frown or smile because they have been surgically and chemically frozen wide-eyed. All they can do is show more white (or as I like to call it, scary sclerae) to express emotion. Similarly, in the absence of frown lines and mobility around the mouth, they can only show more or less teeth.
Carlos, I was also intrigued that the writers went so far as to get the initial treatment right but couldn't be bothered to look in their high school biology texts to find out about blood type compatibility and possible donors. (Or maybe they did but just couldn't let go of the inexorable Gael Saves the Day storyline just for the sake of a pesky bit of verisimilitude.)
"Dramatic pause. Viewerville’s TV screens fill up with an impossibly handsome face, with many WHITE teeth, green contact lenses and airbrushed makeup..."
nb per nm: Although this is how the screen is filled many times each episode, it is the many reflective surfaces referred to in the phrase that follows that distinguishes this pretty face from all the others..
Oh heck, I could just go on quoting the whole thing, especially the pitch-perfect first paragraph!
Thank you so much for a splendid, side-splittingly funny take on this somewhat disjointed but eventful episode.
Daisynjay:
" News Flash: Alfi's face moved! And stay tuned for the new reality competition of "Who's Eyes Can Bug Out the Biggest" starring Alfonsina Mondragon and Carmina Castanon. Not recommended for children."
Hah! Yes! It finally hit me -- Alfie and Carmina can't really narrow their eyes to frown or smile because they have been surgically and chemically frozen wide-eyed. All they can do is show more white (or as I like to call it, scary sclerae) to express emotion. Similarly, in the absence of frown lines and mobility around the mouth, they can only show more or less teeth.
Carlos, I was also intrigued that the writers went so far as to get the initial treatment right but couldn't be bothered to look in their high school biology texts to find out about blood type compatibility and possible donors. (Or maybe they did but just couldn't let go of the inexorable Gael Saves the Day storyline just for the sake of a pesky bit of verisimilitude.)
This is off topic
Marta, can you picture Jorge Salinas as Emiliano/Francisco in the remake of LHdM? Me neither.
Carlos
Marta, can you picture Jorge Salinas as Emiliano/Francisco in the remake of LHdM? Me neither.
Carlos
Cynderella, did you notice how Gabino's right upper lip began to twitch when he and Lucio were trying to stare each other down last night? I though that was so cool... how does he do that?
Carlos
Carlos
I've been trying to think of who Gabino reminds me of, and it finally came to me: John Corbett, you know from Northern Exposure and Aidan in Sex and the City. Gabino is a buffer, rougher, gruffer, tougher version, but there is a similarity, especially their voices, when Gabino is speaking softly/sweetly.
I loved Begonia getting pushed out the door with her curlers still in her hair.
Paloma could have been more helpful had she stayed in the office and searched for patients who could donate blood. Certainly she has more access to that info than they do at the habanero plant.
R la O
I loved Begonia getting pushed out the door with her curlers still in her hair.
Paloma could have been more helpful had she stayed in the office and searched for patients who could donate blood. Certainly she has more access to that info than they do at the habanero plant.
R la O
Rosemary, that's so logical. PUT YOUR BEANIE BACK ON THIS INSTANT.
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 11:26:00 AM EDT
: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 11:26:00 AM EDT
Carlos,
re: LHDM and Jorge Salinas... NOOO but i have even harder shivers thinking Pablo Montero in that script too...
regarding gabino's lip shivering, i noticed it too, esp after Lucio told him that the truth eventually comes to the surface and that sooner or later everyone would know what he already knew about Gabino.
re: LHDM and Jorge Salinas... NOOO but i have even harder shivers thinking Pablo Montero in that script too...
regarding gabino's lip shivering, i noticed it too, esp after Lucio told him that the truth eventually comes to the surface and that sooner or later everyone would know what he already knew about Gabino.
Aaaaahhhhh!!! This is me screaming as I pull my hair out. This episode drove me insane. All the cliches and the bad people getting away with things has me reaching my limit.
Thank you EJ for the great recap, by the way.
And the Kenia/Assgusto thing is totally disgusto.
If this were real life, I can't imagine Elisa not staying at the hospital and why didn't Alfie speak up about Gael if she was so worried about her son? I guess not worried enough to speak up.
Thank you EJ for the great recap, by the way.
And the Kenia/Assgusto thing is totally disgusto.
If this were real life, I can't imagine Elisa not staying at the hospital and why didn't Alfie speak up about Gael if she was so worried about her son? I guess not worried enough to speak up.
EJ, your writing talent amazes. I'd like to be a "fly on the wall" in your brain for just one day, the creative cogs must be incredibly well oiled, it would be quite the experience. You out did yourself AGAIN. Thanks!
Yes Carlos we are in the kind, compassionate company of Don Lucio, Gael, and Padre Lupe..... but we might need magical amulets too in case " our project" slides further down his slippery slope!
Several others have said this but Kenia might be one of the most facinating novela characters ever. It seems that her interest in Augusto comes from a deep hole in her heart, she's never had anyone in her corner. I certainly hope that this is the case, her vibes are confusing right now. If the pie cart starts rolling through town, let it choose someone else, we don't want to lose Kenia yet!
On Gabino's quivering lip, that's the first time I noticed a breakdown in his demeanor. He is usually all " Yes Mam" around Alfie and blustering around everyone else!
Yes Carlos we are in the kind, compassionate company of Don Lucio, Gael, and Padre Lupe..... but we might need magical amulets too in case " our project" slides further down his slippery slope!
Several others have said this but Kenia might be one of the most facinating novela characters ever. It seems that her interest in Augusto comes from a deep hole in her heart, she's never had anyone in her corner. I certainly hope that this is the case, her vibes are confusing right now. If the pie cart starts rolling through town, let it choose someone else, we don't want to lose Kenia yet!
On Gabino's quivering lip, that's the first time I noticed a breakdown in his demeanor. He is usually all " Yes Mam" around Alfie and blustering around everyone else!
Yesterday I went to get a head start on writing the recap and the Televisa lawyers had been there first, wiping out almost all of the previewing opportunities. Ay yi yi, that makes for a late night!
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That is why I always end up with bullets. I can't find it online so I just watch it and make notes.
Carlos- thank you for the info. I don't think about the medical stuff too much but I like that the writers are doing their homework.
Ok, because Kenia sees him as redeemable I think I'm starting to warm to Sr Cat Food.
The more I ponder the more I like the Kenia character. I have not come across a character as interesting.
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That is why I always end up with bullets. I can't find it online so I just watch it and make notes.
Carlos- thank you for the info. I don't think about the medical stuff too much but I like that the writers are doing their homework.
Ok, because Kenia sees him as redeemable I think I'm starting to warm to Sr Cat Food.
The more I ponder the more I like the Kenia character. I have not come across a character as interesting.
Carlos, yawn alert noted, but thank you a million times for your medical input. Those little details drive me nuts, especially when I know diddly about them in real life. I do recall you saying volume was most important in an emergency, but based on the previews, clearly the story (and we too) had something specific in mind.
NM, "scary sclerae", we sure have missed you. So glad you are back with your Mavenisms.
Carlos, I noticed the Gabino lip twitch too! That boys got skills. I fear our Cynderella might have passed out after seeing that. I hope she's OK.
EJ, I also noticed the previews had been wiped out last week. Bummer for us, however it did NOT affect the quality of your always-amazing writing. You have a great way of noticing little details that always seem to fly over my head.
Sandy, Carlos, Sara and others at Augusto's table, if you need a break feel free to come over to the BINGO table for a while. Remember, I'm buying just for today and honoring Blue Lass, R la O, and Vivi (who gets triples). Even though Sr. Cat Food gives me the heebie jeebies you folks don't, so come on over.
NM, "scary sclerae", we sure have missed you. So glad you are back with your Mavenisms.
Carlos, I noticed the Gabino lip twitch too! That boys got skills. I fear our Cynderella might have passed out after seeing that. I hope she's OK.
EJ, I also noticed the previews had been wiped out last week. Bummer for us, however it did NOT affect the quality of your always-amazing writing. You have a great way of noticing little details that always seem to fly over my head.
Sandy, Carlos, Sara and others at Augusto's table, if you need a break feel free to come over to the BINGO table for a while. Remember, I'm buying just for today and honoring Blue Lass, R la O, and Vivi (who gets triples). Even though Sr. Cat Food gives me the heebie jeebies you folks don't, so come on over.
And Dave, I am saving you a seat right next to me in honor of your "blow his head into a million pieces!" comment.
Stuff we learned in last night's episode:
Sabrina learned Begoña will gossip about her own family (Enrique & Edmumdo learned this last week)
Begoña learned what happens when you piss off a hairdresser while sitting in her chair.
We learned Paloma is THAT CHICK in the office that's always taking time off for this and that "crisis", never doing any work but able to keep drawing a paycheck cuz she's cute.
Augusto learned where waving a gun around leads you.
Paolo learned Carmina ain't even tryna leave Augusto.
We learned La Anita keeps their company personnel files unlocked in the lobby of the PRO CE SA DO RA.
Sabrina learned Begoña will gossip about her own family (Enrique & Edmumdo learned this last week)
Begoña learned what happens when you piss off a hairdresser while sitting in her chair.
We learned Paloma is THAT CHICK in the office that's always taking time off for this and that "crisis", never doing any work but able to keep drawing a paycheck cuz she's cute.
Augusto learned where waving a gun around leads you.
Paolo learned Carmina ain't even tryna leave Augusto.
We learned La Anita keeps their company personnel files unlocked in the lobby of the PRO CE SA DO RA.
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 12:34:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 12:34:00 PM EDT
Sara, do you mean that you can't find the capitulo or that the advances are missing?
I have found the capitulos on Daily Motion. This is the link for #56. You have to look around a bit, but have watched three in the last few days. Some capitulos are better than others, the ones that have the whole recording are better than the parts.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xq0u6f_abismo-de-pasion-cap-56_shortfilms
Sylvia, thanks for the invite, at 65, I need to work on my bingo skills just in case I find myself in a new "home."
I have found the capitulos on Daily Motion. This is the link for #56. You have to look around a bit, but have watched three in the last few days. Some capitulos are better than others, the ones that have the whole recording are better than the parts.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xq0u6f_abismo-de-pasion-cap-56_shortfilms
Sylvia, thanks for the invite, at 65, I need to work on my bingo skills just in case I find myself in a new "home."
I think Lucio has long had Gab's number which is why Gab hates him so much. I'm even betting there may be some past issues we don't know about that Lucio hates him for. Gab's has already tried once to knock him off (unsuccessfully)with the bombing of the shop, and I think he continues to just seethe when he has to deal with him. Thus the lip quiver. All he can do to hold it in.
R la O - kind of interesting the John Corbett/Gab similarity. First time I saw him he reminded me of Scott Caan from Hawaii-Five-O.
"scary sclerae" - love it NM!! Maybe that's should be the name of the reality show.
R la O - kind of interesting the John Corbett/Gab similarity. First time I saw him he reminded me of Scott Caan from Hawaii-Five-O.
"scary sclerae" - love it NM!! Maybe that's should be the name of the reality show.
Sandy - it never fails that when I sit down to do my recap I get one of those "content removed" messages.
Don Lucio is the best! Mentally he is running circles around everyone else in La Ermita. He clearly sees through all the lies that are crippling others, he is a man of action plus thoughtful and kind. He was a good husband to Blanca and resisted spreading his DNA all over town as did Rosendo and Gabino! He probably has flabby abs, but that's OK with me!!!!
Sara, sounds like, "If you didn't have bad luck, you'd have no luck at all!"
Sara, sounds like, "If you didn't have bad luck, you'd have no luck at all!"
I loved Don Lucio's black-on-black jacket, too. He looked fine. When are we going to fix him up with Maru?
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 1:18:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 1:18:00 PM EDT
Sandy, don't forget that Lucio also loaned Gael is fabulous truck. What a guy!
Yep, poor Maru's clearly had the hots for Don Lucio for a while.
Yep, poor Maru's clearly had the hots for Don Lucio for a while.
EJ,
Thanks for an incredibly witty recap of a very frustrating episode!!!
Of all the beanie tightening experiences on this TN, the paternity switch has been the most frustrating for me. And now, just when I think we're going to get justice, we have to go through it AGAIN?!!!!!! And I realize there was the shotgun at the boda distraction but PLEASE can someone remember the results?! (Lookin' at you Lucio!)
And what up with Dr. Gruapair hustling in with the results sealed up in an "official" envelope....for Elisa's Godfather?! So you, as a doctor, won't look at the results for ethical reasons, but are happy to give them to some random person who isn't a blood relation to Elisa!? Wow--I just have to ratchet that beanie on a little tighter.
But thank you, EJ! You made last night bearable for me! :)
And welcome back NM! We've all missed you!
Katy
Thanks for an incredibly witty recap of a very frustrating episode!!!
Of all the beanie tightening experiences on this TN, the paternity switch has been the most frustrating for me. And now, just when I think we're going to get justice, we have to go through it AGAIN?!!!!!! And I realize there was the shotgun at the boda distraction but PLEASE can someone remember the results?! (Lookin' at you Lucio!)
And what up with Dr. Gruapair hustling in with the results sealed up in an "official" envelope....for Elisa's Godfather?! So you, as a doctor, won't look at the results for ethical reasons, but are happy to give them to some random person who isn't a blood relation to Elisa!? Wow--I just have to ratchet that beanie on a little tighter.
But thank you, EJ! You made last night bearable for me! :)
And welcome back NM! We've all missed you!
Katy
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 2:02:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 2:02:00 PM EDT
Marta, sometimes I enjoye watching episodes of La Usurpadora too. It is fun watching some of the old favorites. The biggest shock for me though was that it took me a few episodes before I realized that Gaby Spanic plays the leads. It was her voice that I recognized, she looks totally different from Ivana in Soy tu Dueña. Wow, what a difference 12 years makes.
Hello all. Sara, I had some questions about continuity too—it was very late when I was writing his and they jammed so much into the episode—but I am sure Vivi explained it to us correctly.
Like you, Sara, I need an I love Kenia T-shirt. I know I am repeating myself but this young actress just knocks my socks off in every scene she is in!
Daisynjay: I don't know if Kenia will live long enough for she and Augusto to do something really stupid with all of the anvils hanging over her head. I find them so yukky together, although her acting is just mesmerizing.
And IIING continues irritating.
Vivi: Thanks for your kind words. Your continuity clarification was right on, I think. I was absolutely horrified—and chilled—by Gabino's dialogue with ING. I know he's a good boyfriend and all...
EJ
Like you, Sara, I need an I love Kenia T-shirt. I know I am repeating myself but this young actress just knocks my socks off in every scene she is in!
Daisynjay: I don't know if Kenia will live long enough for she and Augusto to do something really stupid with all of the anvils hanging over her head. I find them so yukky together, although her acting is just mesmerizing.
And IIING continues irritating.
Vivi: Thanks for your kind words. Your continuity clarification was right on, I think. I was absolutely horrified—and chilled—by Gabino's dialogue with ING. I know he's a good boyfriend and all...
EJ
JudyB:
Amiga JudyB: Thank you so much. You said, "I have a friend who always cuts me off in mid-sentence when I'm worried about something by saying "It'll be fine." I always want to bust her one. I can't even finish my goldurned worried sentence." I am always shocked by this kind of insensitivity. Also, don't people know what this reveals about them? They might as well say one of the following, "I am:
a. uninterested in your problems. Let's talk about me."
b. made anxious by anything that seems out of order. Let's talk about sunshine, singing birds and apple pie."
Try busting your friend just once, even if only verbally. You know, the old, "I only bring these worrisome things up with trusted confidants and your dismissing them makes me feel (fill in the blank). There is a reason you want to whack her one. (Smile)
EJ
Amiga JudyB: Thank you so much. You said, "I have a friend who always cuts me off in mid-sentence when I'm worried about something by saying "It'll be fine." I always want to bust her one. I can't even finish my goldurned worried sentence." I am always shocked by this kind of insensitivity. Also, don't people know what this reveals about them? They might as well say one of the following, "I am:
a. uninterested in your problems. Let's talk about me."
b. made anxious by anything that seems out of order. Let's talk about sunshine, singing birds and apple pie."
Try busting your friend just once, even if only verbally. You know, the old, "I only bring these worrisome things up with trusted confidants and your dismissing them makes me feel (fill in the blank). There is a reason you want to whack her one. (Smile)
EJ
Gracias por el recap muy fantastico!
I couldn't believe the judge/notary/whatever just stood there while a raving maniac came into his office waving a gun and then shot the groom.
I was also affronted that Alfonsina got away with throwing Elisa out of the PUBLIC health clinic. And that Doc didn't take the opportunity to shoot Alfie full of tranquilizers and then do a lobotomy. Why does he have to be so ethical?
The second part of my WV is "Chula"...how did Beltbuckle, Principe de Oscuridad, get into Blogger all the way from El Tal?
I couldn't believe the judge/notary/whatever just stood there while a raving maniac came into his office waving a gun and then shot the groom.
I was also affronted that Alfonsina got away with throwing Elisa out of the PUBLIC health clinic. And that Doc didn't take the opportunity to shoot Alfie full of tranquilizers and then do a lobotomy. Why does he have to be so ethical?
The second part of my WV is "Chula"...how did Beltbuckle, Principe de Oscuridad, get into Blogger all the way from El Tal?
My Girlfriend and Recap Partner Blue!
Hola, Sister! Thanks for the nice comments. Boy do I miss you over here in La Ermita.
You are right, I should have known, there is only ONE waiting room in Merida. What was I thinking?
Congrats to you and RlaO on BINGO. I think I recycled my printed BINGO cards a month ago. Arghh, another memory loss moment.
Amiga Karen:
You said:
"And she's paying now with the "accidental shooting" (you carry a gun into a bldg aim, load, and try to aim again. What about any of that was accidental? If I were the lawyer his sorry behind would be under the jail even if Dam only has a scar from this "accident.")"
ITA. Too right! How can Augusto possibly claim this was an accident? I think Pasofino is an attorney, perhaps she will weigh in. I'll ask DH. Of course, Mexico's law's are different, as we have discussed many times on Caray.
EJ
Hola, Sister! Thanks for the nice comments. Boy do I miss you over here in La Ermita.
You are right, I should have known, there is only ONE waiting room in Merida. What was I thinking?
Congrats to you and RlaO on BINGO. I think I recycled my printed BINGO cards a month ago. Arghh, another memory loss moment.
Amiga Karen:
You said:
"And she's paying now with the "accidental shooting" (you carry a gun into a bldg aim, load, and try to aim again. What about any of that was accidental? If I were the lawyer his sorry behind would be under the jail even if Dam only has a scar from this "accident.")"
ITA. Too right! How can Augusto possibly claim this was an accident? I think Pasofino is an attorney, perhaps she will weigh in. I'll ask DH. Of course, Mexico's law's are different, as we have discussed many times on Caray.
EJ
Marta! So glad you enjoyed the recap. You lucky girl. It looks like you get to write about
"The Second Coming of Gael Mondragon".
Now THAT sounds like a best selling Latin American book title, doesn't it? Are you going to write the great Latino American novel, inspired by a telenovela plot?
Now that sounds poetic! Have fun tonight!
EJ
"The Second Coming of Gael Mondragon".
Now THAT sounds like a best selling Latin American book title, doesn't it? Are you going to write the great Latino American novel, inspired by a telenovela plot?
Now that sounds poetic! Have fun tonight!
EJ
More Augusto and Kenia. He promised her that he would pay her back for giving him the necklace and then she said something like, "When you get back home you can invite me to dinner."
Well... I melted. (Can guys melt?)
Carlos
Well... I melted. (Can guys melt?)
Carlos
Can guys melt????...sure thing. When a pretty girl is involved, it's practically a lock, no?
Actually, our Miss Kenia is so fetching (those eyes!) she could melt just about anybody. I'd probably end up lending her money, helping her out of a jam, cleaning out her sock drawer or whatever...she just really knows how to work it.
Actually, our Miss Kenia is so fetching (those eyes!) she could melt just about anybody. I'd probably end up lending her money, helping her out of a jam, cleaning out her sock drawer or whatever...she just really knows how to work it.
Oh yes, guys can definitely melt.
I am trying not to get too attached to Kenia because she just keeps going farther and farther up that creek and I'm not seeing any paddles. I admit she is one of the most intriguing and delightful characters.
Julia, Chula? Really? That is just a very weird coincidence.
I am trying not to get too attached to Kenia because she just keeps going farther and farther up that creek and I'm not seeing any paddles. I admit she is one of the most intriguing and delightful characters.
Julia, Chula? Really? That is just a very weird coincidence.
By the way Judy, your Dr. made me laugh... unfortunately we Dr.'s have to be a suspicious and cynical lot. I can't begin to count the number of times I've heard, But Dr., how is that possible?"
Carlos
Carlos
Dear Cap'n:
I so appreciate the kind words from my Cap'n, leader in all things Recap. It is very meaningful when the compliment comes from a quintessentially skilled artist/writer such as yourself.
Last night's episode was filled with action and drama and it was very difficult, as you perceived, to give the narrative a flow. I cannot believe how long it can take me to do a decent translation and a reasonable job of writing the story of a single action-packed episode's events.
Thanks, Silvia, as always, for your unwavering kindness and support.
Elna June
I so appreciate the kind words from my Cap'n, leader in all things Recap. It is very meaningful when the compliment comes from a quintessentially skilled artist/writer such as yourself.
Last night's episode was filled with action and drama and it was very difficult, as you perceived, to give the narrative a flow. I cannot believe how long it can take me to do a decent translation and a reasonable job of writing the story of a single action-packed episode's events.
Thanks, Silvia, as always, for your unwavering kindness and support.
Elna June
La Bella RlaO:
You and Blue rule, too true. As I said earlier, I cna't even find my Bingo cards.
Had so much fun with you last weekend, dear. What a giggle. I'll sit with you in the coner table anytime.
EJ
You and Blue rule, too true. As I said earlier, I cna't even find my Bingo cards.
Had so much fun with you last weekend, dear. What a giggle. I'll sit with you in the coner table anytime.
EJ
What? What? What happened last weekend? Were there high heels and animal prints? WHERE ARE THE PICTURES?
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 3:31:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 3:31:00 PM EDT
Carlos:
Now, now. You are making me blush. Of course, I am not telling you to STOP the compliments, that would be RUDE. HAHAHAHA. Pour me a tall one, Dear. Dr, will you?
Kenia, that gorgeous, deviant, sweet, manipulative, compelling woman. Yep, she's all woman, despite her bio age.
Seeing her in the jail, outside the bars, I thought she looked like an animal in her natural habitat. Hmmm, It wouldn't surprise me if she worked as an apprentice Dungeon Mistress at an S&M Club in her spare time. Glad to know that both you and "Gusto Catfood have fatherly feelings for her.
Elna June
Now, now. You are making me blush. Of course, I am not telling you to STOP the compliments, that would be RUDE. HAHAHAHA. Pour me a tall one, Dear. Dr, will you?
Kenia, that gorgeous, deviant, sweet, manipulative, compelling woman. Yep, she's all woman, despite her bio age.
Seeing her in the jail, outside the bars, I thought she looked like an animal in her natural habitat. Hmmm, It wouldn't surprise me if she worked as an apprentice Dungeon Mistress at an S&M Club in her spare time. Glad to know that both you and "Gusto Catfood have fatherly feelings for her.
Elna June
Carlos, the quiver of his lips was a special thank you to me for being his staunch supporter.
The fact that he won't help Dam Fine is just one more reason he is the best Dam boyfriend EVER. He is looking out for Ingrid and Gael's future. If Dam Fine dies, there is more money to divvy up. If Gabby happens to profit from it, so what?
The fact that he won't help Dam Fine is just one more reason he is the best Dam boyfriend EVER. He is looking out for Ingrid and Gael's future. If Dam Fine dies, there is more money to divvy up. If Gabby happens to profit from it, so what?
Pasofino: What a nice compliment! Thank you.
NMaven: I am so glad to see your every post. Verisimilitude is so sadly lacking in our beloved TNs. I find the level of awareness about mental health issues/diagnoses to be far below high school textbooks. Cast you mind back to any of a number of manicomio scenes that you can think of.
Dave:
Thank you so much! "Blow his head into a million pieces"...there are so many who share your feelings! So glad you are commenting and enjoying the show.
Sandy:
Hola! Thank you for the compliments. You are, too kind. I think your analysis of Kenia is right on. The kid is yearning for someone to protect her. Her methods are a little rough around the edges...
CathyX: This sure is not an original plot, now is it? But, well, it is a remake of a previous novela, written in an old fashioned style.
Another problem with remakes is changes in technology. One of the curious things we have all noted is the lack of cell phone use in La Ermita. This is presumably because La Ermita has poor cell phone coverage. Cell phones would have changed the plot completely in several places in the story so far. Cell phone technology is not denied—We see Florencia and Guido using cell phones in Mexico—just not available in our telenovela La Ermita.
Real Life La Ermita, although an ancient villiage in Yucatan, is now completely surrounded by modern Merida suburbs on the south side of the city.
Sandy, when you were in Merida did you visit Padre Lupe's church? It is in some of the guidebooks.
EJ
NMaven: I am so glad to see your every post. Verisimilitude is so sadly lacking in our beloved TNs. I find the level of awareness about mental health issues/diagnoses to be far below high school textbooks. Cast you mind back to any of a number of manicomio scenes that you can think of.
Dave:
Thank you so much! "Blow his head into a million pieces"...there are so many who share your feelings! So glad you are commenting and enjoying the show.
Sandy:
Hola! Thank you for the compliments. You are, too kind. I think your analysis of Kenia is right on. The kid is yearning for someone to protect her. Her methods are a little rough around the edges...
CathyX: This sure is not an original plot, now is it? But, well, it is a remake of a previous novela, written in an old fashioned style.
Another problem with remakes is changes in technology. One of the curious things we have all noted is the lack of cell phone use in La Ermita. This is presumably because La Ermita has poor cell phone coverage. Cell phones would have changed the plot completely in several places in the story so far. Cell phone technology is not denied—We see Florencia and Guido using cell phones in Mexico—just not available in our telenovela La Ermita.
Real Life La Ermita, although an ancient villiage in Yucatan, is now completely surrounded by modern Merida suburbs on the south side of the city.
Sandy, when you were in Merida did you visit Padre Lupe's church? It is in some of the guidebooks.
EJ
Cynderella:
I keep telling you that Gabs is crushing on YOU. Why won't you believe me? He is sending you secret signals over the airwaves and in cereal boxes, HELLO???
LOL
EJ
I keep telling you that Gabs is crushing on YOU. Why won't you believe me? He is sending you secret signals over the airwaves and in cereal boxes, HELLO???
LOL
EJ
Blue:
The riotous happenings of the past weekend to which I refer are the individual (but collective) efforts we made to learn how to properly exit a cenote.
For the evidence of my success, I refer you to Exibit A, my new avatar, just to the right of this posting.
Hee hee hee.
EJ
The riotous happenings of the past weekend to which I refer are the individual (but collective) efforts we made to learn how to properly exit a cenote.
For the evidence of my success, I refer you to Exibit A, my new avatar, just to the right of this posting.
Hee hee hee.
EJ
Oh. Right. I was at that party. Wasn't I?
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 4:10:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 4:10:00 PM EDT
Darling Blue,
Cap'n Sylvia has it right. You helped START the party.
You know what they say, what happens at the cement cenote, stays at teh cement cenote.
Mum's the word here in California.
EJ
Cap'n Sylvia has it right. You helped START the party.
You know what they say, what happens at the cement cenote, stays at teh cement cenote.
Mum's the word here in California.
EJ
Yes, Blue, you were there. You are the one who made us move to the table by the restroom. We were pretty rowdy! And by "rowdy us" I mean Judy B.
Julia - how funny you got Chula. That was my recap title one week ago, and it's been the nicest thing he's said to her since then.
Julia - how funny you got Chula. That was my recap title one week ago, and it's been the nicest thing he's said to her since then.
Coming late to this one; Elna June, that was great stuff!
Somebody tell me how Assgusto got away with bringing a loaded weapon into a government building in the first place.
His interactions with Kenia creep me out more and more every time.
Somebody tell me how Assgusto got away with bringing a loaded weapon into a government building in the first place.
His interactions with Kenia creep me out more and more every time.
No kidding, UA. I've had flashlights thoroughly scrutinized when going into a courthouse, when I was an approved contractor there to work. Disgusto, known nutjob, waltzes on in with a rifle?! QTH. It's all Elisa's fault, of course. Everything bad is.
Somebody tell me how Assgusto got away with bringing a loaded weapon into a government building in the first place.
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'Cause he's not in the US. LOL
I keed I keed, but having recently made a trip overseas it was like night and day.
US: Strip and take off shoes please.
Elsewhere: Why are you taking off your shoes? Can't you see the backup? Move please and have a nice day.
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'Cause he's not in the US. LOL
I keed I keed, but having recently made a trip overseas it was like night and day.
US: Strip and take off shoes please.
Elsewhere: Why are you taking off your shoes? Can't you see the backup? Move please and have a nice day.
Katy,
How nice of you to notice I was away for a while. Thanks so much for the welcome back.
About Salvador Zerboni, the actor playing Gabino --
Anyone who saw him as Ramiro "el ratas" Vargas in "La reina del sur" knows he has an impressive repertoire of rodent-like facial tics ranging from the subtle one-sided lip twitch we saw here to a full-scale bi-lateral lip and nose snarl, coke-snorting sniff optional. I fear it is only going to escalate from here ...
How nice of you to notice I was away for a while. Thanks so much for the welcome back.
About Salvador Zerboni, the actor playing Gabino --
Anyone who saw him as Ramiro "el ratas" Vargas in "La reina del sur" knows he has an impressive repertoire of rodent-like facial tics ranging from the subtle one-sided lip twitch we saw here to a full-scale bi-lateral lip and nose snarl, coke-snorting sniff optional. I fear it is only going to escalate from here ...
And I was in Madrid during the strike ...and my hotel was across from the Congres de Diputados.
Yes, there was security. No, it wasn't crazy.
lol
MOving on..
THe cenote party banter is hilarious.
Yes, guys can melt and I even admit to squeeing a little when Kenia delivered the "ask me to dinner" line.
Alas, poor Kenia. We knew you well.
Yes, there was security. No, it wasn't crazy.
lol
MOving on..
THe cenote party banter is hilarious.
Yes, guys can melt and I even admit to squeeing a little when Kenia delivered the "ask me to dinner" line.
Alas, poor Kenia. We knew you well.
Elan June - thank you for the great recap! Very clever format, too.
Would the employees' files really have their blood types? The didn't do that back when I worked …
I can't wait for Padre to suggest someone test Gael's blood type . . .
Florencia does not realize that Enrique has no money, does she?
re: Gab's quivering lip --- perhaps the actor was trying to stifle a bust-out-guffaw of laughter during the filming?
Sara - So true about the shoes staying on the feet in European airports!
Would the employees' files really have their blood types? The didn't do that back when I worked …
I can't wait for Padre to suggest someone test Gael's blood type . . .
Florencia does not realize that Enrique has no money, does she?
re: Gab's quivering lip --- perhaps the actor was trying to stifle a bust-out-guffaw of laughter during the filming?
Sara - So true about the shoes staying on the feet in European airports!
I've actually seen stricter airport protocol than what we're subjected to in the U.S. When I was flying out of Casablanca, every.single.person going through security had to take off their shoes and get wanded and patted down AND had their bags thoroughly searched. It was taking forever.
Not me. They glanced at the cover of my passport and waved me through with no examination at all. I didn't even have to take off my shoes or jacket. Just think of the contraband I could have smuggled, had I known!
I actually don't even know my own blood type. I should go see if it's in my personnel file :).
Not me. They glanced at the cover of my passport and waved me through with no examination at all. I didn't even have to take off my shoes or jacket. Just think of the contraband I could have smuggled, had I known!
I actually don't even know my own blood type. I should go see if it's in my personnel file :).
Not me. They glanced at the cover of my passport and waved me through with no examination at all. I didn't even have to take off my shoes or jacket. Just think of the contraband I could have smuggled, had I known!
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Drat! If ony!
I don't know my blood type,either.
Who was it that mentioned Alonsina and Gael. She knows he's Rosendo's illegitimate child, doesn't she? Beech needs to suck it up or watch her golden boy die.
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Drat! If ony!
I don't know my blood type,either.
Who was it that mentioned Alonsina and Gael. She knows he's Rosendo's illegitimate child, doesn't she? Beech needs to suck it up or watch her golden boy die.
Hi all, Sorry to be so late to the party. Mike and I are watching Hatfields and McCoys (Mike is from KY and I'm from WV - makes it fun!) so we are taping Abismo and watching when we get a chance during the day.
EJ, loved, loved your recap. Thank you, m'dear. The comments were also great. NovelaMaven, put me down as one who missed you and was so glad to see your comment.
Carlos, I'm not sitting at the Augusto table - can't stand him - but I did glance over to see you melt over Kenia. So cute!
EJ, loved, loved your recap. Thank you, m'dear. The comments were also great. NovelaMaven, put me down as one who missed you and was so glad to see your comment.
Carlos, I'm not sitting at the Augusto table - can't stand him - but I did glance over to see you melt over Kenia. So cute!
Here's the breakdown of blood types in Mexico:
O+: 68%
O-: 1%
A+: 22%
A-: .4%
B+: 7%
B-: .1%
AB+: 1%
AB-: .05%
In the U.S., here's the breakdown:
O+: 37%
O-: 7%
A+: 36%
A-: 6%
B+: 8.5%
B-: 1.5%
AB+: 3.4%
AB-: .6%
As you can see, Dam's chances would be even better in the US, where there is a better distribution among blood types.
O+: 68%
O-: 1%
A+: 22%
A-: .4%
B+: 7%
B-: .1%
AB+: 1%
AB-: .05%
In the U.S., here's the breakdown:
O+: 37%
O-: 7%
A+: 36%
A-: 6%
B+: 8.5%
B-: 1.5%
AB+: 3.4%
AB-: .6%
As you can see, Dam's chances would be even better in the US, where there is a better distribution among blood types.
ITA Sara re: Fina sucking it up over Dams half bro as a potential donor! She's there screeching orders at everyone, saying she'll do anything to save him when the answer is in front of her nose. I was disappointed in Padre Lupe (who I love) also. It seemed wrong to make Elisa leave the waiting area and he also knows Gael is Dams half brother. He was off his game in that waiting area!!!
K
K
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Permalink posted by : Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 6:58:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 6:58:00 PM EDT
Can I just say (maybe off topic) that I eagerly await Marta's Mark-a-licious recap?
But I don't mean that as pressure. I just know how much you like him :-)
But I don't mean that as pressure. I just know how much you like him :-)
Vivi, thanks for those comparative lists of blood types in the US and Mexico. I had a good idea of the distribution of blood types in the US but really was unaware of the rather large difference between the US and Mexico.
Did you happen to note the year those statistics were gathered? The figures for the US are very close to those at the time I was in med school well over 40 yrs. ago.
I would have suspected more of a shift over the the past 40 odd years with the increased percentage of the population here with origins from South of the border.
By the way, my blood type is also A+. During med school I sold blood regularly and wished that I had O- blood which is donor gold.
Interestingly, when I started to med school in 1965 we were getting $25 a unit. That bought a lot of hamburger meat in those days to replace the iron lost by the sale. An unfortunate consequence of the Medicare Act at that time was a drop in pay per unit to $10. My first screwing by Medicare.
Carlos
Did you happen to note the year those statistics were gathered? The figures for the US are very close to those at the time I was in med school well over 40 yrs. ago.
I would have suspected more of a shift over the the past 40 odd years with the increased percentage of the population here with origins from South of the border.
By the way, my blood type is also A+. During med school I sold blood regularly and wished that I had O- blood which is donor gold.
Interestingly, when I started to med school in 1965 we were getting $25 a unit. That bought a lot of hamburger meat in those days to replace the iron lost by the sale. An unfortunate consequence of the Medicare Act at that time was a drop in pay per unit to $10. My first screwing by Medicare.
Carlos
Glad you're part of the A+ club Carlos! The study from Mexico that I found was done in 2004: http://www.medigraphic.com/pdfs/facmed/un-2004/un041f.pdf
From the other lists of distribution of blood types I found, many of the Latin American native tribes had 100% or near 100% O blood types. I'm guessing the mix of natives with the Spanish (and others) produced the high rate of O type in Mexico, and the low rate of other types.
From the other lists of distribution of blood types I found, many of the Latin American native tribes had 100% or near 100% O blood types. I'm guessing the mix of natives with the Spanish (and others) produced the high rate of O type in Mexico, and the low rate of other types.
Great recap Elna June!
I'm back at home and now I'm back to watching abismo, seems they have gotten back to the Cañaveral storylines at the moment so that intrigued me but I'm also getting hooked on another novela at the same timeslot so I have to change the channel every once in a while.
It's interesting how much the blood test are important here, considering they weren't part of the Cañaveral storyline. I can't remember when DNA testing became common here.
Thanks for the list of bloodtypes Vivi. I'm A+ too and I remember how I had to have several tests taken when I started college and when my bloodtype came up they asked me to sign as a donor for my faculty. By law, we cannot receive any money for that though, it's forbidden.
Jarocha
I'm back at home and now I'm back to watching abismo, seems they have gotten back to the Cañaveral storylines at the moment so that intrigued me but I'm also getting hooked on another novela at the same timeslot so I have to change the channel every once in a while.
It's interesting how much the blood test are important here, considering they weren't part of the Cañaveral storyline. I can't remember when DNA testing became common here.
Thanks for the list of bloodtypes Vivi. I'm A+ too and I remember how I had to have several tests taken when I started college and when my bloodtype came up they asked me to sign as a donor for my faculty. By law, we cannot receive any money for that though, it's forbidden.
Jarocha
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 8:12:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 8:12:00 PM EDT
What I liked: Don Lucio. He looked handsome. He has broad shoulders. He thinks. He is a MAN. I love an honest to goodness MAN.
What I didn't like: The good padre telling Elisa to be a good little girl and go home because this is what Frozen Face wants. Very disappointed in the good padre.
When Blanca Guerra tries to emote, her face looks bizarre. You could see her forehead was trying so very, very hard to work, but it just couldn't. I wonder how often she has to drink from the frozen fountain of youth?
What I didn't like: The good padre telling Elisa to be a good little girl and go home because this is what Frozen Face wants. Very disappointed in the good padre.
When Blanca Guerra tries to emote, her face looks bizarre. You could see her forehead was trying so very, very hard to work, but it just couldn't. I wonder how often she has to drink from the frozen fountain of youth?
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 8:37:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 8:37:00 PM EDT
Botox needs to be done every 3-4 months. I tried it, but the lines above the bridge of my nose are too deep and need the scalpel.
Botoxed foreheads feel strange. Unfortunately nobody's figured out a way to prevent wrinkles what allows you to be facially expressive.
Botoxed foreheads feel strange. Unfortunately nobody's figured out a way to prevent wrinkles what allows you to be facially expressive.
Oye, anybody know why the Caray home page is only showing one post (this one)?
(Blogger has been acting very strange all day -- my personal blog is sprouting some kind of unwanted highlighting called Easy Inline that I can't disable...)
(Blogger has been acting very strange all day -- my personal blog is sprouting some kind of unwanted highlighting called Easy Inline that I can't disable...)
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 8:59:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 8:59:00 PM EDT
A+ also, just ask for my blood when you need it. My mother's was O-. That Spanish blood, I guess, Carlos.
Blue Lass or R la O (I can't remember)--Did you catch the estreno of Amorcito Corazon? I watched it this evening.
Is "Amorcito Corazon" available on any of the online spots?
Thank you.
Thank you.
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 10:30:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 10:30:00 PM EDT
Sara- I worked from home today and caught Amorcito Corazon. Very funny and cute. I had an even heartier laugh than when Dam nearly got shot in the family jewels, when the first boyfriend of the heroine got gored by a bull in HIS family jewels while trying to deflower the heroine. The Marilyn Monroe moment was fun too. Also, that Diego O. is delicious. He was hot in Montecristo; devine as Padre Hottie in Triunfo; and even more so now.
Hi Jarocha, I don't know if you were aware of it or not but a handsome young man from Vera Cruz named Mario Gutierrez has charmed horse racing fans here in the US. He is a jockey who rode the winner of this year's Kentucky Derby, I'll Have Another, and then went on to win the Preakness. He'll be riding him again in the Belmont June 9. Incredible horse and incredible jockey.
Carlos
Carlos
Anon 10:30-- I found the first episode of Amorcito Corazon on Dailymotion: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xksffb_ac-capitulo1-parte-1_shortfilms
If you look for AC Capitulo 1, 2, etc. Uni hasn't caught on yet that the videos are titled AC, so they are still up.
If you look for AC Capitulo 1, 2, etc. Uni hasn't caught on yet that the videos are titled AC, so they are still up.
Hi Emilia, I've missed you guys commenting here recently. I've also started watching The Hatfields and McCoys... It made me think of ya'll.
You are welcome to my blood should you need it... won't cost you $10 either.
Carlos
You are welcome to my blood should you need it... won't cost you $10 either.
Carlos
Hey Carlos! I didn't know about Mr. Gutiérrez but it's nice to know about his achievements. I wish him all the luck in Belmont and hopefully he will become better known over here.
Jarocha
Jarocha
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 11:39:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 11:39:00 PM EDT
Thank you for the information on Amorcito Corazon.
Permalink posted by : Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 1:08:00 AM EDT
: Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 1:08:00 AM EDT
I recorded the first ep of Amorcito Corazon. I haven't watched the whole episode but I did get as far as the boyfriend getting gored in his family jewels. I will NOT start a new telenovela, I will NOT start a new telenovela...
I just posted Marta's recap of tonight's episode.
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