Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Amores Verdaderos #77 Wed 2/27/13 Who Let the Dog Out?
Tonight, we hear from
another troubled character:
Dear NovelaMaven:
It ain't easy being
mean. It's been a long road and I've had
to kiss a lot of frogs along the way. So
no one -- not your precious Guzmancito, not your darling Dances with Dippity-Do,
not your Soon-to-be-Fallen Angel, and not your hoity-toity Miss Vikki -- is
going to stand between me and the Balvanera billions. Nevertheless, I am concerned by my extremely
low Q score. It appears I am not
well-liked by the estúpidos who watch the show.
So don't just sit there using up oxygen, Maven. Do something. Persuade the cretins who call themselves
writers to show me in a more sympathetic light.
I'm sure that after a little tweaking of the dialogue, those imbéciles
will set up a table for me. I am so VERY
tired of getting dissed on the Patio every night.
Love,
Kendrita
Dear Miss Ferretti:
I regret to inform you that it would take more than some
editorial tweaking to make you likeable.
You are what we call a harpy. A
hag. A harlot. Or in terms you might understand -- a ho. Let me give you a little advice -- The prize
pig in the Balvanera sty is the old guy.
Forget the awful Eff-ful Nelson. Aníbal
has all the money. It's HIS
company. It's HIS mansion. HIS wife is dead. And after twenty years with PaulaToo, he is
primed to appreciate your very special ASSETS.
Best of all, you might even outlive him (if one of the many people you
have double-crossed doesn't get to you first.)
Marry him! Spend your honeymoon
on some remote island, just the three of you -- Aníbal, your personal
assistant, Cristine, and you. And don't
forget to take along a little light reading:
How about "No Exit"?
Besitos,
NovelaMaven
P.S. No table for
you, Kendrita! ¿Captas? Or do I have to explain it with apples?
And now a romp
through the night's developments:
Do you see what I
see?
Opalina sees a shadow over Arriaga's life. He admits he's worried that his marriage may
be in jeopardy. The pattern in the tiny
calcified spiriform objects that once held living invertebrate marine life, are
sometimes used for divination and decoration, and are commonly called snail shells doesn't
lie. Arriaga's marriage is in
trouble. Cristina -- so foolish, that
woman, so foolish -- won't listen to him
about Kendra's bad influence. He loves
his wife and he doesn't want to be unfaithful.
But ...
Way to play
favorites, old man.
Aníbal offers his support to his "favorite"
granddaughter. This makes Nikki smile
through the tears: he's such a tease -- she's his only granddaughter. Then the
smile fades ... "unless what my aunt says is true and her daughter is still alive."
Aníbal walks right into the cake zone, and with the corpus delicious literally at his feet he repeats his oft-told
lie: that child is dead and nothing can
change that fact.
Trust me, I have a
lot of experience in this area
Kendra and Cristine
go on a shopping spree at the Happy Hooker Outlet Mall. Cris puts herself in Kendra's hands and is
just thrilled with her new executive
image.
♪Sometimes she feels
so sad♪
Nikki levels with the doctor. She gets so sad and then she
doesn't want to do anything or be around anyone. Then she gets anxious and all she can think
of is eating. Eating and eating and eating. Afterward comes the guilt. "And when you feel that guilt, what do
you do Nikki?" asks the doctor. "I vomit." (Vuelvo el estómago). How
often? She couldn't say -- not that
much. Does he think she has
bulimia? Before making the diagnosis, he
needs to evaluate her further and run some lab tests. A nurse escorts her out.
In the waiting room, Vikki paces while awful Eff-ful Nelson,
with his air of chronic grievance, looks up from a magazine and accuses his
wife of exaggerating the problem.
You can't argue with
destiny, dude.
Arriaga rails against his feelings for Vikki -- she's his boss, not his wife! Opalina can't help him. The story has already been written.
The session with Opalina is interrupted by a call from Guzmán. Can Beatriz and Guillo stay in the Arriaga
apartment again? Arriaga would be happy
to have them -- they'll be good company
for Lili, especially now that Cris is working for the vile Ferretti.
The problem with
Nikki
Nikki is back and the doctor invites her parents to join them
in his office. Here is what he knows:
her esophagus and stomach are undamaged and her tooth enamel is still intact. But she is definitely at risk. He's ordering some lab work, and has
prescribed medicine for anxiety and something else that will normalize her
intestinal flora. She'll also have to
work with an expert in eating disorders.
Between them, they will supervise Nikki's treatment.
The doctor reassures Vikki that her daughter's illness is at
an early stage and should respond to treatment.
Nelson finally blurts out:
"So you think Nikki suffers from bulimia? "Yes, Nelson," answers the doctor. "And the success of her treatment depends
in great part on the support she gets from her family."
Now he is going to ask Nikki some questions in front of her
parents and she needs to answer honestly:
When did she begin inducing vomiting?
She doesn't know ...
maybe a couple of years ago.
And why did she do it?
She wanted to lose
weight. Diets didn't work for her. Then a super-skinny friend told her how she
could eat all she wanted and still lose weight ...
Vikki interrupts here: "Who was that friend?" Nikki
won't say.
The doctor asks her to continue:
She kept following her
friend's advice. But there came a point when
she couldn't stop.
Now Nelson has a question:
What causes this illness, Doctor?
The doctor responds:
There are many factors but it's an emotional problem which results in
very low self-esteem.
Nelson is incredulous:
His daughter with low self-esteem?
But so many girls want to be just like her -- young and beautiful!
Vikki testily asks Nelson to stop interrupting the doctor
but he, with equal testiness, insists on his right to express his opinion,
however Neanderthal it may be.
It would be hard enough for Nikki to ... um ... digest the
truth about her illness on any day. But
today, having just learned of Frankie's betrayal,* she is completely
overwhelmed.
[*All of us on the Patio know that Frankie is blameless; but
Nikki believes what Kendra has told her.]
When her parents start sniping at each other, she jumps up
and runs out of the doctor's office. Out
in the hallway, Frankie's words echo in her head. Under the influence of
Kendra's Big Fat Lie, her memory is distorted.
Every word of support and sympathy seems like a cruel joke to her.
The doctor stops Vikki from running after her daughter: Nikki
needs some time to get her emotions under control. And he wants to talk to her and Nelson
privately. He has known them for a long
time and he can see they aren't getting along well. The couple replay their marital squabbles for
the doc. Nelson minimizes their problems -- he admits he
made a mistake (un desliz) but since then he has tried everything in his power
to make things right with his wife. Vikki, however, declares flatly that the
marriage has no future.
"All marriages go through difficult moments," the good doc tells them. But right now their marital conflicts are affecting the emotional stability of their daughter. Nikki needs to feel secure within a harmonious family environment. That will help her on the road to recovery.
"All marriages go through difficult moments," the good doc tells them. But right now their marital conflicts are affecting the emotional stability of their daughter. Nikki needs to feel secure within a harmonious family environment. That will help her on the road to recovery.
Nelson nods smugly.
Isn't that what he's been saying all along? He tries to take Vikki's hand but she pulls it
away.
[Some on the Patio are demanding to see the doctor's
credentials right now; don't bother, says someone else -- clearly the guy is a
pretty good internist who thought his psych rotation was a joke. But others are
just screaming for his head on a pike.
Hey, Iriarte, ever heard of family therapy?]
Cakes don't have
legs! (Though it's been said that meatballs do.)
Jean Marie discovers his cake is missing. And it didn't just walk away! He focuses on the obvious suspect: Polita! But a phone call from his heartthrob,
Estéfano Longoria, takes the cake. Off his mind, that is. EL is calling to ask after Vikki's health but
he congratulates JM on his exquisite cuisine; he hopes he will sample it again
very soon. [Oh swoon!] On EL's side of
the line, a small dog in a jaunty red hat and a matching red plaid coat jumps
off the couch and runs out of the office.
He peed on my shoe!
The little dog runs into Odette's office, slips under her
desk and pees on one of her absurdly expensive, witchy Italian stilettos. Odette is furious! She rips off the doggie's ID tag and orders
her cringing secretary to let the beastie loose in the street!
Eyes wide shut!
Arriaga and his little sunshine are shocked at the new Cristine. O. M. G.
Total Kendration, fishnet stockings and all! The horror!
Then the Angel starts to laugh.
Because it must be a joke, right?
Why is she gotten up like that?
Now it's Cris's turn to look horrified.
Poor Lili watches silently. This
can't end well.
Estéfano follows his
canine pal into his mami's office. "Don't
worry," she tells him. Oh, did she
send his Balzac home with a driver?
Bwahahaha! Cruella de Longoria explains that she threw little Balzac out
in the street like what he is -- a dog!
He peed on her shoe! And by the
way, he owes her a new pair...
But Estéfano doesn't hear this last demand because he is
already out of the office in pursuit of his beloved pet. He runs wildly through the park calling
"Balzac!" and asking if anyone has seen a little dog, a pug. "Balzac!!!"
Arriaga and Cris
argue heatedly over her new look.
She's so proud of herself and her newly-discovered skill as
a negotiator. She drags Lili into the
fray and forces her to say that the dress is "pretty" but in a Kendra
kind of way -- it's not her style. "You see," says Arriaga. Cris doesn't look like herself -- and she's not acting like herself either. "Work
for Kendra if you want to," he tells her, "but be true to yourself
and your values."
Cris thinks he's just jealous! No, he says sadly. Right now, more than ever, he needs the beautiful,
unassuming woman he fell in love with and married. He hugs her and she pulls away: he's going to wrinkle her dress! And she's sick of his emotional
blackmail. He has to adapt to the
demands of her job just as she has had to accept that he neglects
her because of his work for "la Balvanera."
They exchange hurt looks.
That bomb of a
nuclear family returns home.
Nelson can't understand how Nikki could hide her illness
from him. Nikki wheels around and
counterattacks: "Really? Isn't that
what we do in this house? Hide our
problems? "We didn't want to hurt
you," says Vikki. Well that is
exactly why Nikki hid her bulimia from them -- to avoid hurting them.
In any case, they are hurting
her. It's very sad to find out she has
no family, no home, nothing.
Once Nikki has disappeared up the Stairway of Doom, Nelson
turns the switch on his phony face to "sincere" and ratchets up "guilt induction" to its maximum
level. He reminds Vikki of what the
doctor said. They have to make an effort
for their daughter.
Strut. Smile. Oopsie.
Scream.
Night has fallen in the city. Cristine
is still strutting around in her streetwalker dress, trying to explain that
she'll just be wearing it for special occasions. She claims that in her heart, she hasn't
changed a bit. Genio y figura hasta la sepultura.
Tempers cool, Cris and Arriaga smile, and the crisis seems to have been
averted. But just then the not so Wise
Child bounces in and innocently mentions tomorrow's outing to Santa Rita. Cris's
smile disappears. Not to worry, mujer, Arriaga assures her. It's a work
thing. Miss Vikki asked him to drive her
sister Adriana there and he thought it would be a great opportunity for Lili to
come along and catch up with her old friends.
Oops.
Cris transforms into full, finger-pointing, screaming meemie
mode. No way is Lili going near that Adriana! Arriaga becomes
equally furious. Not only is Lili going
but Cris is going to get rid of those crappy clothes or he'll burn them. [Though with all that synthetic fabric,
they'll burn as dirty as they wear.]
At last, Arriaga leaves for work.
On his way out the door, he tells Lili to let her mother know -- when
she calms down and stops playing "model" -- that Beatriz and Guillo will be moving back
into the apartment.
Arriaga joins Salsero
in the Balvanera kitchen. Jean Marie
is trying to pump the Dancing Man for details on his romance with Beatriz. He tells them the real story about bringing Guillo back to Bea. Arriaga remarks to Jean Marie that his
colleague has changed since he started seeing Beatriz.
[The REDEMPTION cheer on the Patio is so loud, they can hear
it at the Balvanera Mansion.]
Later, in the bodyguard common room, Frankie thanks Arriaga
for welcoming Bea and Guillo back into his home; and he thanks Salsero for
looking after Bea's interests. "And
Guillo's too" adds the Dancing Man (who has almost certainly not
considered what this kid's adolescence is going to be like).
The Arriaga women welcome
Guzmán, Beatriz and Guillo warmly. As
soon as the new arrivals leave the room, Cris drops her warm "mi casa es tu casa" smile and grabs
Lili by her wrist: "You're not going to Santa Rita with
your father tomorrow." Lili looks
her in the eye and defies her: Her
father said she could go and she is going.
Bea brings Cris up to date on her divorce plans and her
safety net. Plus Paula is going to help
out with Guillo so Cris's new "career" won't be a problem either.
Cris takes the opportunity to grill Beatriz about Francisco. Is he married? Bea tells her All About Amber.
Guillo makes a face when Beatriz tells him that Salsero is
taking them out to eat, but he is quickly won over by the magic words "fried
chicken."
Salsero leaves his hunky colleagues to keep his fried
chicken date.
Nelson is still working the "sincere" face. Nikki's illness is on its way to being
controlled, he tells Vikki. Besides, at her age, there's nothing like a good
marriage prospect for making everything better.
Vikki refuses to meddle in her daughter's choice of a partner. And to Nelson's plea for a second chance, she
responds that she is not going to repeat her own mother's marital story: she isn't going to
suffer the awful Eff-ful Nelson's infidelity in silence.
No sex, please. We're Mexican.
Nelson promises he will never, ever be unfaithful again. Nuh uh.
No siree Bob. As for Vikki, she is willing to do anything for Nikki's
sake. She even gives Nelson permission
to move back into her bedroom. [It is a very wide bed, my friends.] But it is all for show -- Nelson is to keep
his filthy paws off Vikki's silky drawers.
Nelson acts as if he hasn't heard. He leans in for a Face Attack Telenovela
Style. Arriaga gets to play the patsy
this time, walking in on the FATS. And
Nelson gets to crow that everything in back to normal. With
his wife. The expression on
Vikki's face belies Nelson's words.
Avances: Heartbreak
Hotel for Frankie. Furry tries to force
himself on Vikki. What will Arriaga do?
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OMG NovelaMaven! I can't stop laughing. But I have to get to bed, so the real comment will have to wait till tomorrow. Amazing job amiga.
Novela Maven - Thank you for the excellent recap!
Dances with Bangs really had that Mr. Spock look going in this episode. I would swear the tops of his ears were pointy tonight!
I wanted to throw things at my TV screen every time Nelson touched Vikki. He's so disgusting that I want to barf every time he's on the screen.
OMG Cristina's 'makeover', what an epic FAIL. Would it be tacky to hope she gets run over by a bus? Soon?
In fact, I swear I saw anvils over Cris' head tonight, talking to Bea after she moved back in. It's possible now that Leo will show up at the apartment, go ballistic, and Cris get caught in the crossfire… No nasty divorce to leave a blot on our hero's C.V., all's well that ends well, etc. etc. etc.
Dances with Bangs really had that Mr. Spock look going in this episode. I would swear the tops of his ears were pointy tonight!
I wanted to throw things at my TV screen every time Nelson touched Vikki. He's so disgusting that I want to barf every time he's on the screen.
OMG Cristina's 'makeover', what an epic FAIL. Would it be tacky to hope she gets run over by a bus? Soon?
In fact, I swear I saw anvils over Cris' head tonight, talking to Bea after she moved back in. It's possible now that Leo will show up at the apartment, go ballistic, and Cris get caught in the crossfire… No nasty divorce to leave a blot on our hero's C.V., all's well that ends well, etc. etc. etc.
NovelaMaven, can I just say amiga, that you have surpassed yourself. Loved the intro letter and the writers, and we the viewers of this TN as being considered by Ferretti as imbeciles and estupidos, lol. Yes, no table for the ho, not now, not eva, lol
I agree with you and all about that DOC. What a jerk. Yeah, stay together, suffer, and your daughter will be all better, tout de suite. Ugh!!! I like that Ms Vikki put her foot down with Eff-ful F'er and she told him no silky drawers for him, lol.
"Christine" was wayyyy over the top. Jealous for the Angel and now poor Lil Orchid, but I am sooo happy both Lil Orchid and Angel told her what her clothes really looked like. I hated those stripper spangly pumps. They were truly fugly, I must say. Cris has such a unique style all her own. The Ho knew this would pith the Angel off. You are right too, the only way the HO will eva get the billions is to hook up with Anyballs.
My favorites from your recap this evening are:
FATS
The intro letter and your answer
Vikki's silky drawers, no touchy, no feely, lol
I am still rolling with laughter over this most excellent recap.
I really like the format you chose for this with the intro letter and answer, so perfect. Thanks so much amiga for this wonderful, excellent recap.
I agree with you and all about that DOC. What a jerk. Yeah, stay together, suffer, and your daughter will be all better, tout de suite. Ugh!!! I like that Ms Vikki put her foot down with Eff-ful F'er and she told him no silky drawers for him, lol.
"Christine" was wayyyy over the top. Jealous for the Angel and now poor Lil Orchid, but I am sooo happy both Lil Orchid and Angel told her what her clothes really looked like. I hated those stripper spangly pumps. They were truly fugly, I must say. Cris has such a unique style all her own. The Ho knew this would pith the Angel off. You are right too, the only way the HO will eva get the billions is to hook up with Anyballs.
My favorites from your recap this evening are:
FATS
The intro letter and your answer
Vikki's silky drawers, no touchy, no feely, lol
I am still rolling with laughter over this most excellent recap.
I really like the format you chose for this with the intro letter and answer, so perfect. Thanks so much amiga for this wonderful, excellent recap.
Mads,
The line "Keep your filthy paws off my silky drawers" is borrowed from tough girl Rizzo's song in GREASE, "Look at Me, I'm Sandra Dee" :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjfBehvFPZw
The line "Keep your filthy paws off my silky drawers" is borrowed from tough girl Rizzo's song in GREASE, "Look at Me, I'm Sandra Dee" :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjfBehvFPZw
Vivi:
Thanks so much! I think this episode was a gift -- all those goofy scenes cushioned the earnest center (Nikki goes to the doctor and we all get a lesson on her illness).
Doris:
Would it be tacky to hope she [Cris] gets run over by a bus? Soon?
That, my friend, depends on where you happen to be seated on the Patio. From my table -- totally cool.
Mads:
Speaking of Lil Orchid, I just loved the dress she was wearing. What a contrast to her Hot Pink Mama, huh?
Thanks so much! I think this episode was a gift -- all those goofy scenes cushioned the earnest center (Nikki goes to the doctor and we all get a lesson on her illness).
Doris:
Would it be tacky to hope she [Cris] gets run over by a bus? Soon?
That, my friend, depends on where you happen to be seated on the Patio. From my table -- totally cool.
Mads:
Speaking of Lil Orchid, I just loved the dress she was wearing. What a contrast to her Hot Pink Mama, huh?
No Exit for Christine? I know she's got issues, but eternity with those two? Seems a bit harsh. Perhaps Anibal could bring along his son in law instead of his daughter?
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: Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 1:19:00 AM EST
: Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 1:19:00 AM EST
No Exit for Christine? I know she's got issues, but eternity with those two? Seems a bit harsh.
Good point, Anon 1:19. But remember that technically, it's just suggested reading -- it's not required and it won't be on the Final Exam.
Besides, I doubt any one of the three is much of a reader. There will likely be Dish Latino on the island.
Good point, Anon 1:19. But remember that technically, it's just suggested reading -- it's not required and it won't be on the Final Exam.
Besides, I doubt any one of the three is much of a reader. There will likely be Dish Latino on the island.
NovelaMaven: After reading a few frightful e-mails this morning, my mood had sunk about as low as Kendra's ethics. But, as soon as I saw the title and started reading the "letters", any anxiety I was feeling totally dissipated. How could I be sad with the witty wonderful lines and phrases that included "awful Eff-ful Nelson", "cake zone", "No table for you, Kendrita! ¿Captas?", "tiny calcified spiriform objects that once held living invertebrate marine life", "FATS" and of course, "corpus delicious"?? Impossible!
However we feel about the Angel, Vikky and Chris, Opalina has declared "The story has already been written". It makes it difficult for those of us who (despite Chris' flaws) continue to be emotionally invested. Her daughter really isn't her daughter but is her niece (and a hated Balvanera). Her husband (despite his protestations and resistance) is falling in love with someone else (her half sister). She doesn't know she Anibal is her father and that she has 2 sisters -both of whom she does not like. While we can only guess at what is going to happen, we all know it will not end well for Cris. I would prefer something happen before Cris' world comes crashing down around her and all of the veiled secrets are exposed.
Nelson. Despise. 'nuff said.
Cheering along with the patio as Salsero taps lightly into the realm of redemption.
doris: "No nasty divorce to leave a blot on our hero's C.V., all's well that ends well, etc. etc. etc." Still chuckling...
Madelaine: "stripper spangly pumps" - HA! Although a recent episode of "Say yes to the dress" (one of my guilty pleasures) had a similar pair a bride purchased for $4,000. Money can buy many things but not good taste apparantly.
So who is Nikki canoodling with in the dark tonight mentioning marriage? Francisco better tighten his belt, he is in for a bumpy ride (poor guy).
And yes. Question of the night: Will the Angel bust into Vikki's bedroom? Can't wait to find out.
Thank you Novela Maven. I cannot tell you how much you have cheered me and brighted my day!
Diana
However we feel about the Angel, Vikky and Chris, Opalina has declared "The story has already been written". It makes it difficult for those of us who (despite Chris' flaws) continue to be emotionally invested. Her daughter really isn't her daughter but is her niece (and a hated Balvanera). Her husband (despite his protestations and resistance) is falling in love with someone else (her half sister). She doesn't know she Anibal is her father and that she has 2 sisters -both of whom she does not like. While we can only guess at what is going to happen, we all know it will not end well for Cris. I would prefer something happen before Cris' world comes crashing down around her and all of the veiled secrets are exposed.
Nelson. Despise. 'nuff said.
Cheering along with the patio as Salsero taps lightly into the realm of redemption.
doris: "No nasty divorce to leave a blot on our hero's C.V., all's well that ends well, etc. etc. etc." Still chuckling...
Madelaine: "stripper spangly pumps" - HA! Although a recent episode of "Say yes to the dress" (one of my guilty pleasures) had a similar pair a bride purchased for $4,000. Money can buy many things but not good taste apparantly.
So who is Nikki canoodling with in the dark tonight mentioning marriage? Francisco better tighten his belt, he is in for a bumpy ride (poor guy).
And yes. Question of the night: Will the Angel bust into Vikki's bedroom? Can't wait to find out.
Thank you Novela Maven. I cannot tell you how much you have cheered me and brighted my day!
Diana
Permalink posted by : Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 7:53:00 AM EST
: Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 7:53:00 AM EST
NovelaMaven: More of the phrases I liked:
Dances with Dippity-Do
Soon to be fallen Angel
Doesn't Dances look like a kid in a candy store now? I swear he looks more relaxed and at ease with his co workers than he ever did before. Liked the bro hug of Guzmi and the Angel.
Also liked Lil Orchid standing up to her Mama about going to Santa Rita. I think Lil Orchid was right to do this, she will be with her Papa after all. Besides Adri means her no harm.
About Adri, I really feel for her. I know she pushed Anyballs about, but ya know he so deserved that push. After all, he did lock her up at the hacienda when she was preggers, sent her boyfriend packing, stole her bebe, and then lied to her and told her the bebe died. If I were her, I would have really pushed him and I don't think I'd forgive him either. He needs to tell Adri the truth. So many secrets at that Balvanera Manse.
I felt so sorry for lil Balzac, but loved what he did to the Odio's shoe, lol. All she had to do was take a sanitary wipe, wipe off the shoe and she would have been good. She acted liked he pooped on the shoe, really, I wish he had : )
That phone call to the Balvanera Manse with Estephano and Jean Marie was too cute. Jean Marie was so over the moon, but poor Polita, being accused of the jacking, er eating the whole cake, for shame, Jean Marie : )
Dances with Dippity-Do
Soon to be fallen Angel
Doesn't Dances look like a kid in a candy store now? I swear he looks more relaxed and at ease with his co workers than he ever did before. Liked the bro hug of Guzmi and the Angel.
Also liked Lil Orchid standing up to her Mama about going to Santa Rita. I think Lil Orchid was right to do this, she will be with her Papa after all. Besides Adri means her no harm.
About Adri, I really feel for her. I know she pushed Anyballs about, but ya know he so deserved that push. After all, he did lock her up at the hacienda when she was preggers, sent her boyfriend packing, stole her bebe, and then lied to her and told her the bebe died. If I were her, I would have really pushed him and I don't think I'd forgive him either. He needs to tell Adri the truth. So many secrets at that Balvanera Manse.
I felt so sorry for lil Balzac, but loved what he did to the Odio's shoe, lol. All she had to do was take a sanitary wipe, wipe off the shoe and she would have been good. She acted liked he pooped on the shoe, really, I wish he had : )
That phone call to the Balvanera Manse with Estephano and Jean Marie was too cute. Jean Marie was so over the moon, but poor Polita, being accused of the jacking, er eating the whole cake, for shame, Jean Marie : )
Nikki's doctor has no clue what the marital riff between Vik & 4F is about. He probably thinks she mad cuz he leaves his socks on the floor again. IOW, I saw that whole thing as a plot propeller.
May 4F choke on Kendra's curls. Oh that man makes my skin crawl. Eee-eeew! (that is the Southern way to say it .... with two syllables...LOL)
May 4F choke on Kendra's curls. Oh that man makes my skin crawl. Eee-eeew! (that is the Southern way to say it .... with two syllables...LOL)
Thanks, Novelamaven. I needed some laughs. Wow...KendrHO has out-tarted [not to be confused with ''outsmarted'']the original Ho.. Paula in her makeover of Chris. It's a shame the way some people throw away happiness with both hands. Chris is beautiful . and she has a muy guaypo husband and a lovely daughter. Instead of holding on to and being grateful for the good in her life, she will lose everything because of her jealousy, bad temper, and discontent. When I saw her ''costume'' last night and the big fight it caused, all I could think of was ''How are you going to keep them down on the farm after they've met a ho?'' The tag team of KennrHO and Paula have turned Chris's natural beauty into a hot mess. Que the hell ? Perhaps this is a lesson on the value of rural life. p.s. I love the new nickname..Dances with Bangs. Do you think Michelle O. watches this show and was inspired to try her new hairdo ...[which I love] ? It's been a bad week in so many ways for me , so I am escaping here and appreciate the clever recap and comments.
Permalink posted by : Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 8:48:00 AM EST
: Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 8:48:00 AM EST
Madelaine - I'm worried for Balzac, too. He is such a sweet dog and I love his cute WTF? outfit. He should be canonized a saint for peeing on Odette's shoe!
Susanlynn: "Do you think Michelle O. watches this show and was inspired to try her new hairdo ...[which I love]?" Wouldn't it have been wonderful if our dancing hero in waiting inspired such a "do"?
You never lose your sense of humor Susanlynn. Hoping things get better quickly. God bless.
Diana
You never lose your sense of humor Susanlynn. Hoping things get better quickly. God bless.
Diana
Permalink posted by : Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 9:06:00 AM EST
: Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 9:06:00 AM EST
Doris:
"Nikki's doctor has no clue what the marital riff between Vik & 4F is about. He probably thinks she mad cuz he leaves his socks on the floor again."
I didn't include the line in my recap but Nelson does whine to the doctor about Vikki's refusal to forgive him his "desliz," that is, his mistake, his slip-up, his marital indiscretion.
He has said this before. It's the Boys Will Be Boys excuse: "Don't blame me -- I slipped on a banana peel and fell right into her hoo hah!"
"Nikki's doctor has no clue what the marital riff between Vik & 4F is about. He probably thinks she mad cuz he leaves his socks on the floor again."
I didn't include the line in my recap but Nelson does whine to the doctor about Vikki's refusal to forgive him his "desliz," that is, his mistake, his slip-up, his marital indiscretion.
He has said this before. It's the Boys Will Be Boys excuse: "Don't blame me -- I slipped on a banana peel and fell right into her hoo hah!"
Diana:
Yet another entry for the Book of Diana: Goddess of the Hunt --
"my mood had sunk about as low as Kendra's ethics"
I'm definitely going to steal that if I ever write the hard-boiled detective version of Wednesday Love.
As for who Nikki is "canoodling with in the dark" -- what a great phrase BTW -- my money is on "Tennis Anyone? Roy", Doris's son and Nikki's ex.
Yet another entry for the Book of Diana: Goddess of the Hunt --
"my mood had sunk about as low as Kendra's ethics"
I'm definitely going to steal that if I ever write the hard-boiled detective version of Wednesday Love.
As for who Nikki is "canoodling with in the dark" -- what a great phrase BTW -- my money is on "Tennis Anyone? Roy", Doris's son and Nikki's ex.
susanlynn:
I know you've been having a rough time lately so I'm especially happy to hear that this silly show and our conversations about it gave you a few laughs. "Que the hell" indeed!
Michelle inspired by Salsero's look? Why not? There are worse role models (and several of them are on display in this episode.) :)
Mads & Doris:
I share your admiration for and anxiety about Balzac. I believe a table is being set up in his honor on the Patio right now. Several people have set down their Baileys and nerfazos and gone out to help Estéfano look for the little guy. Let's hope that when he is found, he is in better shape than Jean Marie's missing cake.
I know you've been having a rough time lately so I'm especially happy to hear that this silly show and our conversations about it gave you a few laughs. "Que the hell" indeed!
Michelle inspired by Salsero's look? Why not? There are worse role models (and several of them are on display in this episode.) :)
Mads & Doris:
I share your admiration for and anxiety about Balzac. I believe a table is being set up in his honor on the Patio right now. Several people have set down their Baileys and nerfazos and gone out to help Estéfano look for the little guy. Let's hope that when he is found, he is in better shape than Jean Marie's missing cake.
NM - Thanks! I missed that part of 4F's convo with the Doc. My comprehension is lacking... which is why I need recaps.
JM's "vapors" last night were a hoot My guess is that Jean Marie will be out and about, stumble upon and rescue pobrecito de Balzac, which sets up the opportunity for him to actually interact with his heartthrob.
JM's "vapors" last night were a hoot My guess is that Jean Marie will be out and about, stumble upon and rescue pobrecito de Balzac, which sets up the opportunity for him to actually interact with his heartthrob.
Thanks, Novela Maven. You are such a clever and talented writer. I always get the giggles when I read your crafty observations. Diana~~~Thank you, Dear One. How long have we ''known'' each other through this site ??? Whenever I read your comments, I am reminded of how consistently kind and caring you are. Thanks for your thoughts.
Permalink posted by : Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 10:02:00 AM EST
: Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 10:02:00 AM EST
Do we have anything definitive about Amber, other than she and Guzmancito were married in the US and it didn't work out?
I, too am worried about Balzac, being a dog mom myself! I hope Jean Marie does find him! Estefano is nothing like Odette. Maybe he will come to work for Vikki after this sad turn of events!
I, too am worried about Balzac, being a dog mom myself! I hope Jean Marie does find him! Estefano is nothing like Odette. Maybe he will come to work for Vikki after this sad turn of events!
Permalink posted by : Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 10:09:00 AM EST
: Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 10:09:00 AM EST
Doris:
I just went back and added the line about the "desliz". Sorry to mislead you.
I'm always pruning these things back to keep them from being The Monster That Devoured CarayCaray. I glad you raised the issue so I could clarify it.
Teresita:
That's all I know about Amber ... well, I think her last name is "Luke" (no relation to Cris's new "luke") Maybe someone else has a tidbit to add? (It's ok to make something up -- that's what I do. Then I call it a "docudrama." Or should I say a "mockumentary"?
I just went back and added the line about the "desliz". Sorry to mislead you.
I'm always pruning these things back to keep them from being The Monster That Devoured CarayCaray. I glad you raised the issue so I could clarify it.
Teresita:
That's all I know about Amber ... well, I think her last name is "Luke" (no relation to Cris's new "luke") Maybe someone else has a tidbit to add? (It's ok to make something up -- that's what I do. Then I call it a "docudrama." Or should I say a "mockumentary"?
NovelaMaven - Terrific. My favorites: "...those imbeciles will set up a table for me," "Eff-ful Nelson," "That bomb of a nuclear family..."
I wish those shells had spelled out d-i-v-o-r-c-e for JA.
Sad to see JA's marriage has become about as screwed up as Vickie's. Cris is her own worst enemy (that's just silly trying to forbid Lili from going to Santa Rita), but I feel for her. Her life's in transition and she's insecure stumbling trying to find her way -- and JA has neglected her.
I never FF through Chris cause her scenes are fun, though sometimes maddening. Some of the other women characters are just too "normal" to keep me riveted.
I wondered if the doc had a bribe from Nelson, but nope. Since Vickie could barely get Nelson to hug her before, I can see why she thinks he'll keep his word not to put on the moves once he's back in her bed. No way will JA not interrupt that mess.
I wish those shells had spelled out d-i-v-o-r-c-e for JA.
Sad to see JA's marriage has become about as screwed up as Vickie's. Cris is her own worst enemy (that's just silly trying to forbid Lili from going to Santa Rita), but I feel for her. Her life's in transition and she's insecure stumbling trying to find her way -- and JA has neglected her.
I never FF through Chris cause her scenes are fun, though sometimes maddening. Some of the other women characters are just too "normal" to keep me riveted.
I wondered if the doc had a bribe from Nelson, but nope. Since Vickie could barely get Nelson to hug her before, I can see why she thinks he'll keep his word not to put on the moves once he's back in her bed. No way will JA not interrupt that mess.
Niecie in MD:
"I wish those shells had spelled out d-i-v-o-r-c-e for JA."
Maybe they can use that idea in the country-western musical version of the novela!
" Some of the other women characters are just too "normal" to keep me riveted."
¿Neta, Niecie? Like ... um ... who is "too normal" on this show? Because I think I'd wait for the next elevator before getting in alone with any one of these fruitcakes...
... well maybe I'd get in an elevator with Miss Vikki. She inspires trust. In a sweet, goofy way.
"I wish those shells had spelled out d-i-v-o-r-c-e for JA."
Maybe they can use that idea in the country-western musical version of the novela!
" Some of the other women characters are just too "normal" to keep me riveted."
¿Neta, Niecie? Like ... um ... who is "too normal" on this show? Because I think I'd wait for the next elevator before getting in alone with any one of these fruitcakes...
... well maybe I'd get in an elevator with Miss Vikki. She inspires trust. In a sweet, goofy way.
Excellent job NM.
Loved the letters, so totally true!
If they set up a table for Balzac I'm so going to go and sit there for what he did to Odette.
Chris just looked so cheap in that outfit, not her style at all.
Missed a couple weeks now, and just trying to catch up, can somebody explain it in a few lines what happened to/with Guzmi's wife? THX
Loved the letters, so totally true!
If they set up a table for Balzac I'm so going to go and sit there for what he did to Odette.
Chris just looked so cheap in that outfit, not her style at all.
Missed a couple weeks now, and just trying to catch up, can somebody explain it in a few lines what happened to/with Guzmi's wife? THX
NovelaMaven: You are too kind.
Susanlynn: I believe we have known each other all of the 5 or so years I've been commenting. I've enjoyed each of our conversations tremendously. You never fail to delight! I adore your comments.
Niecie, NovelaMaven and I are drinking Bailey's (it's 5:00 somewhere) and laughing at "I wish those shells had spelled out d-i-v-o-r-c-e for JA". Yes, me too!
Diana
Susanlynn: I believe we have known each other all of the 5 or so years I've been commenting. I've enjoyed each of our conversations tremendously. You never fail to delight! I adore your comments.
Niecie, NovelaMaven and I are drinking Bailey's (it's 5:00 somewhere) and laughing at "I wish those shells had spelled out d-i-v-o-r-c-e for JA". Yes, me too!
Diana
Permalink posted by : Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 11:35:00 AM EST
: Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 11:35:00 AM EST
Novela Maven you really outdid yourself this time. Loved your correspondence with Kendra-Ho.
I hope Nikki will be forced to see a real shrink, not some dietician or medical doc who has nothing to offer except meds.
Quad F, you make me wanna puke every time I look into your bloodshot, watery, vacant eyes. Get your filthy hands off Vicki, and yes, I hope JA busts into the bedroom tonight. Quad F deserves a broken jaw and the inability to open his mouth for a few months---or choke on Kendra-Ho's curls!
I hope Nikki will be forced to see a real shrink, not some dietician or medical doc who has nothing to offer except meds.
Quad F, you make me wanna puke every time I look into your bloodshot, watery, vacant eyes. Get your filthy hands off Vicki, and yes, I hope JA busts into the bedroom tonight. Quad F deserves a broken jaw and the inability to open his mouth for a few months---or choke on Kendra-Ho's curls!
Permalink posted by : Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 11:51:00 AM EST
: Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 11:51:00 AM EST
Good morning, Irisz79 (or should I say "Good evening"?)
I think you'll have plenty of good company at the Balzac table.
The Amber story:
Guzmancito met and married a woman named Amber Luke when he was living in the U.S. She broke his heart (we have no details on this) and they have been separated for a long time. But they never got legally divorced. Now Guz is trying to make that happen.
Hope that helps.
Hola Dona Gringuita:
So glad you liked the letters.
If I'm hearing what you're saying, Nelson Brizz makes you feel angry. :-)
I think you'll have plenty of good company at the Balzac table.
The Amber story:
Guzmancito met and married a woman named Amber Luke when he was living in the U.S. She broke his heart (we have no details on this) and they have been separated for a long time. But they never got legally divorced. Now Guz is trying to make that happen.
Hope that helps.
Hola Dona Gringuita:
So glad you liked the letters.
If I'm hearing what you're saying, Nelson Brizz makes you feel angry. :-)
NovelaMaven,
perfection.
My favorite line (maybe ever):
"...clearly the guy is a pretty good internist who thought his psych rotation was a joke."
Carlos
perfection.
My favorite line (maybe ever):
"...clearly the guy is a pretty good internist who thought his psych rotation was a joke."
Carlos
NovelaMaven---Are you trying to give us all heart attacks. I was rolling on the floor after reading your opening letters. It's too much to take so early in the morning. LOL
You really had a good show to work with last night and your snarky lines show it well. I wrote down about ten things that were just hilarious but then thought that they were just to much to mention.
So just a few---I have a right to express my Neanderthal opinion---the streetwalker dress---the magic words "fried chicken." and Nelson is to keep his filthy paws off Vickie's silky drawers.
I fear that I will be going broke buying all of the autographed books
written by the Caray writers.
Texas---Your first novela? I remember my first entrance into novela land---I was hooked from that point on.
Things are moving fast---can't wait for tonight. Does the Angel open the door?
the gringo
You really had a good show to work with last night and your snarky lines show it well. I wrote down about ten things that were just hilarious but then thought that they were just to much to mention.
So just a few---I have a right to express my Neanderthal opinion---the streetwalker dress---the magic words "fried chicken." and Nelson is to keep his filthy paws off Vickie's silky drawers.
I fear that I will be going broke buying all of the autographed books
written by the Caray writers.
Texas---Your first novela? I remember my first entrance into novela land---I was hooked from that point on.
Things are moving fast---can't wait for tonight. Does the Angel open the door?
the gringo
Permalink posted by : Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 12:44:00 PM EST
: Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 12:44:00 PM EST
Susanlynn---Even though things have been rough for you lately, you still have humor.
"How are you going to keep them down on the farm after they've met a Ho." LOL
"How are you going to keep them down on the farm after they've met a Ho." LOL
Permalink posted by : Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 12:51:00 PM EST
: Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 12:51:00 PM EST
Carlos:
I blush. My face is pinker than Cris's hoochie mamma dress.
P.S. I am relieved to see your change of avatar. The world is indeed your oyster, my learned friend.
Gringo:
Have no fear. Dr. Carlos is on call for all our virtual emergencies :-) But it WAS a doozie of an episode, last night, wasn't it?
Everybody, listen up. ok???
I described the visit to the doctor in excruciating detail: the interview, the test findings, the diagnosis and the treatment. Forgive me. We know that we are going to get this information regurgi... um ... I mean repeated many, many times in the weeks and months ahead. I promise to refer to it in shorthand in the future. Come back to "Who Let the Dog Out?" for the full chapter and verse whenever you need to. ¿captas?
I blush. My face is pinker than Cris's hoochie mamma dress.
P.S. I am relieved to see your change of avatar. The world is indeed your oyster, my learned friend.
Gringo:
Have no fear. Dr. Carlos is on call for all our virtual emergencies :-) But it WAS a doozie of an episode, last night, wasn't it?
Everybody, listen up. ok???
I described the visit to the doctor in excruciating detail: the interview, the test findings, the diagnosis and the treatment. Forgive me. We know that we are going to get this information regurgi... um ... I mean repeated many, many times in the weeks and months ahead. I promise to refer to it in shorthand in the future. Come back to "Who Let the Dog Out?" for the full chapter and verse whenever you need to. ¿captas?
NM this was another gem! And a delightful break from my classes. Your paws/draws reference sent me immediately to "Grease" where I'm use our resident songster Madelaine went as well.
Finally its a pity but Kendra most likely won't take your advice yet the reality is the awful Anibal is the money ticket.
Glad to stop by and see so many old friends. Wow, Diana we've been at this for 5 years and now that I think about it, it might be longer than that. Time does fly with friends.
susanlynn - you and your family are in my prayers. Take care.
Finally its a pity but Kendra most likely won't take your advice yet the reality is the awful Anibal is the money ticket.
Glad to stop by and see so many old friends. Wow, Diana we've been at this for 5 years and now that I think about it, it might be longer than that. Time does fly with friends.
susanlynn - you and your family are in my prayers. Take care.
NovelWordSmithMv--Can I get you to write a letter to a certain airline that purports to cruise around the friendly skies? I need a hard-driving, strongly-worded missive about abandonment in a time of need to get a *major* refund (I can share a portion of the refund with you....). All this is to say, you have the gift of epistolary (note the word within a word). Too funny--beginning with "It ain't easy being mean; Dances with Dippity-Do," all the way to "No Exit and explain it with apples."
Poor Guzmi. I feel sorrier for him than for AB's Daniel. Guzmi hasn't had a taste of Nikki's cake yet, while Daniel has been able to enjoy all kinds of cake for several months.
Wish Nanette were here to give us the High Points and the Low Points of last night's episode.
I would count Estefano's call to JM as a HP
Balzac peeing on Odiette's shoes is also a HP (and she's one of the funniest villainesses in recent memory)
On the low end would be Vikki letting FFFullFailure (or is it 5-Fs now?--I've been away) back into her bed. Oh, you can tell Nelson is already counting on rolling over to Vikki's side of the bed as soon as the lights are out. How this is supposed to help Nikki is not FFFF's problem--he's just trying to preserve his $$$$.
Another low point is the disappeared cake. It's ruined now, no one would want to cut a slice off a cake that's been dug into and then hidden partly under the bed. Shame on Nikki--she wasn't thinking of the folks at the Servidumbre Table nor the Guardespalda Table on the Patio.
Excuse me, but until we met Opalina, I could believe everything the writers were typing at me. IMHO, they are just being lazy and using her to set us up for the aha moments to come. Why not just let them happen. Arriaga is fully capable of thought bubbles to explain himself to himself.
NV-Which table are you sitting at? I'm afraid the only way Arriaga can be left guilt-free to explore his feelings for Vick is for Cris to be sent to el otro mundo. Divorce wouldn't do it. OTOH, Cris has been so much fun, I'm going to miss her. Can Spirits join us on the Patio? I'm sure she'll have a great time skewering Kendra from the great beyond when she finds out what she was up to.
Poor Guzmi. I feel sorrier for him than for AB's Daniel. Guzmi hasn't had a taste of Nikki's cake yet, while Daniel has been able to enjoy all kinds of cake for several months.
Wish Nanette were here to give us the High Points and the Low Points of last night's episode.
I would count Estefano's call to JM as a HP
Balzac peeing on Odiette's shoes is also a HP (and she's one of the funniest villainesses in recent memory)
On the low end would be Vikki letting FFFullFailure (or is it 5-Fs now?--I've been away) back into her bed. Oh, you can tell Nelson is already counting on rolling over to Vikki's side of the bed as soon as the lights are out. How this is supposed to help Nikki is not FFFF's problem--he's just trying to preserve his $$$$.
Another low point is the disappeared cake. It's ruined now, no one would want to cut a slice off a cake that's been dug into and then hidden partly under the bed. Shame on Nikki--she wasn't thinking of the folks at the Servidumbre Table nor the Guardespalda Table on the Patio.
Excuse me, but until we met Opalina, I could believe everything the writers were typing at me. IMHO, they are just being lazy and using her to set us up for the aha moments to come. Why not just let them happen. Arriaga is fully capable of thought bubbles to explain himself to himself.
NV-Which table are you sitting at? I'm afraid the only way Arriaga can be left guilt-free to explore his feelings for Vick is for Cris to be sent to el otro mundo. Divorce wouldn't do it. OTOH, Cris has been so much fun, I'm going to miss her. Can Spirits join us on the Patio? I'm sure she'll have a great time skewering Kendra from the great beyond when she finds out what she was up to.
Ahh Karen, seems like yesterday that you and I, Judy, Sylvia, Kris and other extended family were laughing and commenting daily. Love seeing you here to join in the fun - always more special when you are around!
Anita, it IS a shame about the cake however, it looked far more appetizing at the party. It seemed to have morphed into a congealed, concrete slab, so perhaps we aren't missing anything.
Look forward to seeing everyone on Monday.
Diana
Anita, it IS a shame about the cake however, it looked far more appetizing at the party. It seemed to have morphed into a congealed, concrete slab, so perhaps we aren't missing anything.
Look forward to seeing everyone on Monday.
Diana
Permalink posted by : Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 3:11:00 PM EST
: Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 3:11:00 PM EST
Thank you so much NM, what a snappy and brilliant recap. So many lines were LOL funny! You are a genius.
I apologize for not following up yesterday with my recap; my Internet connection crapped out soon after I finished it and was off and on the next day and I just went, "Whatever." Internet is still intermittent but hopefully improving.
Estafano's dog makes my gaydar alarm go off. There, I said it. I love Estafano, what a sweet and appealing guy. I assumed he was batting on Jean Marie's team (just because of the way they're presenting this storyline) but seeing the beret on that dog's head sealed the deal. The only question I have now is, how can Odioette possibly NOT know? LOL. Denial is indeed not just a river in Egypt!
Anyway, what a bruja Odioette was for dumping the dog outside! I'm going to assume that the dog will somehow find its way to Jean Marie's arms! (No spoilers!)
Agree about Christina. She's shooting herself in the foot. I thought Big Angel was the world to her. So why blow off his feelings so heartlessly? She's sabotaging everything.
Tonight's episode should be pretty good. I confess that I started to watch some of it online and all I can say is, "Must see TV!"
I apologize for not following up yesterday with my recap; my Internet connection crapped out soon after I finished it and was off and on the next day and I just went, "Whatever." Internet is still intermittent but hopefully improving.
Estafano's dog makes my gaydar alarm go off. There, I said it. I love Estafano, what a sweet and appealing guy. I assumed he was batting on Jean Marie's team (just because of the way they're presenting this storyline) but seeing the beret on that dog's head sealed the deal. The only question I have now is, how can Odioette possibly NOT know? LOL. Denial is indeed not just a river in Egypt!
Anyway, what a bruja Odioette was for dumping the dog outside! I'm going to assume that the dog will somehow find its way to Jean Marie's arms! (No spoilers!)
Agree about Christina. She's shooting herself in the foot. I thought Big Angel was the world to her. So why blow off his feelings so heartlessly? She's sabotaging everything.
Tonight's episode should be pretty good. I confess that I started to watch some of it online and all I can say is, "Must see TV!"
Permalink posted by : Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 3:25:00 PM EST
: Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 3:25:00 PM EST
Karen:
Thanks so much, amiga. I'm always happy when I can distract someone from doing actual work. :)
Anita:
Perhaps you could enlist Kendra herself to write to the airline on your behalf. What's that you say? She's just a fictional character? Drat. I keep forgetting that.
Personally, I'm fine with Opalina. I like my latino novelas with a sprinkling of magical realism.
Which table am I at? I like the Ikki's and the Ana's a lot. Nikki's table is the most fun. The bodyguards are great to look at but their conversation tends to be a little telegraphic.
You know we did bring back the departed to the Patio one day when we were in the Pits and all the beloved characters were dropping like flies. It was an oddly comforting exercise, as I recall.
Thanks so much, amiga. I'm always happy when I can distract someone from doing actual work. :)
Anita:
Perhaps you could enlist Kendra herself to write to the airline on your behalf. What's that you say? She's just a fictional character? Drat. I keep forgetting that.
Personally, I'm fine with Opalina. I like my latino novelas with a sprinkling of magical realism.
Which table am I at? I like the Ikki's and the Ana's a lot. Nikki's table is the most fun. The bodyguards are great to look at but their conversation tends to be a little telegraphic.
You know we did bring back the departed to the Patio one day when we were in the Pits and all the beloved characters were dropping like flies. It was an oddly comforting exercise, as I recall.
Elvira:
What a bummer about your internet connection. Lucky for us that you were able to post your hilarious recap just in time!
Thanks so much for your generous comments.
I agree that, in the case of Estéfano, the writers have trotted out all the stereotypical markers that identify a character as gay: He is an unmarried middle-aged man with a domineering mother, an adorable little dog that he dresses up like a doll, a penchant for facials (he was at the spa), a job dealing with the fashion industry, an appreciation of fine cuisine, and a sweet disposition.
Wouldn't it be fun if he turned out to be a straight metrosexual? Well, okay, Jean Marie wouldn't think it was so much fun ...
What a bummer about your internet connection. Lucky for us that you were able to post your hilarious recap just in time!
Thanks so much for your generous comments.
I agree that, in the case of Estéfano, the writers have trotted out all the stereotypical markers that identify a character as gay: He is an unmarried middle-aged man with a domineering mother, an adorable little dog that he dresses up like a doll, a penchant for facials (he was at the spa), a job dealing with the fashion industry, an appreciation of fine cuisine, and a sweet disposition.
Wouldn't it be fun if he turned out to be a straight metrosexual? Well, okay, Jean Marie wouldn't think it was so much fun ...
NV--I think I'll stick to the Servidumbre table and wave attcha. The food is better over here. I might get tired of Polita's kareoke, though, so save me a seat. I wonder if Estefano would choose to sit next to JM if I leave.
So glad The Patio doesn't discriminate against the spirit world. It'll be nice to see Cris there. If Leo goes, though, how do we keep him out?
So glad The Patio doesn't discriminate against the spirit world. It'll be nice to see Cris there. If Leo goes, though, how do we keep him out?
Hi, Karen. Thanks for the good vibes. Diana~~~Wow..Have I really been hanging around here for 5 years? Yikes !! Time flies when you are escaping reality. Has anyone ''seen'' Sylvia lately ? She was always good for a giggle. Do you remember the visitor we used to get who was always stirring up trouble until Julie explained that was the visitor's intention ?? You know...the one who lived under the bridge. That was another cyberworld lesson for me. Also, there was that dustup over Carlos and I exchanging recipes during the one novela and our debate over Gardenia's assests. I am looking forward to tonight's episode. Will the Big Guy be able to restrain himself from breaking down that door and breaking something on Fluffy ? ...I HOPE NOT.
Permalink posted by : Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 4:18:00 PM EST
: Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 4:18:00 PM EST
Running around the city going from meeting to meeting and being away from my laptop really diminished my CarayCaray time today. Don't these people understand my addiction?! :)
In any case, I get to come back and enjoy all the amazingly funny comments. You guys are fantastic. There is nothing more to say.
Susanlynn-- If you ever need a smile, you know you can always drop in here with your Caraymates.
In any case, I get to come back and enjoy all the amazingly funny comments. You guys are fantastic. There is nothing more to say.
Susanlynn-- If you ever need a smile, you know you can always drop in here with your Caraymates.
susanlynn--Some of your pals hang out on Google+, specifically Mike Martin's page. Sylvia, Judy, Cheryl, RlO and others drop in from time to time. Not specific to tns, but there is some recipe sharing. There are also some recipes on La Plaza de Caray, which Mike started for us when we were bereft after CME ended.
Fabulous job, NovelaMaven. I got a chuckle out of the Happy Hooker Outlet Mall paragraph.
Oh and this line: "Nelson is to keep his filthy paws off Vikki's silky drawers." He did indeed pull that crap with Annette and now he must pay!
Oh and this line: "Nelson is to keep his filthy paws off Vikki's silky drawers." He did indeed pull that crap with Annette and now he must pay!
Oh yeah, Sara,
I'm sure he TRIED to pull that crap with Annette -- but I KNOW he worked his way through the Pink Ladies. The sleaze.
(The metaphor only goes so far: next to Furry, Danny Zuko is a prince -- more like Frankie than F-man.)
:)
I'm sure he TRIED to pull that crap with Annette -- but I KNOW he worked his way through the Pink Ladies. The sleaze.
(The metaphor only goes so far: next to Furry, Danny Zuko is a prince -- more like Frankie than F-man.)
:)
Please, pretty please with a cherry on top, carry on writing these super-uber-funny letters! :D
Thank you for the precious recap.
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Thank you for the precious recap.
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