Saturday, March 22, 2014
Lo Que La Vida Mi Robo # 93-3/21/14: Hope Has Arrived And His Name Is Dimmy!
Ahoy Amiguis! The storm has come, and we on the Patio have hunkered down in place in our Bunker of Lost Hope, or have we? Seems there is a Disturbance in the Force, but it isn't Pedro Medina this time. This is a Force for Good and it has arrived! Oh, my, and what have we here? Our commenters are popping tall! Ms JudyB, Fatimia and SusanLynn are dancing! The Cap'n is mixing her "Dark and Stormies", Lila is cracking jokes, Demetrios is whooping it up, Carlos is toasting, Oxnard has joined them! Anita is waving from afar, AuntyAnne you are needed Hasta Pronto! Diana is speaking words of wisdom, Emarie and Neice have joined her, and Nanette is waiting for anvils and Veronica has joined us. Jarifa and La Paloma have joined us on the Patio too! Why the merriment you ask, in this stormy little tale? Could the clouds be moving elsewhere? Have I got the skinny for you! Please enjoy this little earworm that is sure to have you up and dancing and smiling! Happy.
Let's begin shall we? I am leaving the old behind and beginning with the new.
Monse is talking to Nadia on the phone and she is sending Dimmy over there. Next, we see Nadia with Dimmy and they are perusing some paperwork. What has this to do with all the tea in China you ask? Well, Dimmy has a unique talent, do you remember what it is? Well, back when this TN started Dimmy used this talent for the forces of Evil, but now, he has turned the corner and is using this talent for good. What is it you ask? Forgery that's what! Remember he forged his Papa's signature on those deeds to the mansion? Well, Dimmy is looking at a signature of Peddy's (Pedro's) and forging it on a document to let Dimmy in to see Ale, that's what! This way the guards won't give Dimmy a hard time and he'll have access to Ale to tell him not to confess. He is to tell Ale that Peddy has got bupkiss on Ale.
Oh, it's the Fablush and Sandho duo of grifters (Fabiola and Sandro), and she's giving Sandho the skinny on Dimmy going to the jail to tell Ale about the non confession and she found some info on Ale's Mama. She was in jail for thirty years! The chisme is going round and round.
Dimmy has made it to the jail with his speciality paperwork and asks to see Ale. Well, Ale isn't allowed to see anyone y punto! Dimmy gives the guard that paperwork "signed" by Peddy and the next thing ya know, Dimmy is seeing Ale. The guard is keeping his eye on Dimmy.
Dimmy finally sees Ale who is none to pleased to see him and wonders how the hell Dimmy got in! Ale is still pithed at him and doesn't trust him as far as he can see him, oh, and it's mentioned that the reason Monse hasn't come by is cause well, Ale isn't allowed to see anyone, orders of Peddy. Dimmy tells him he is on his side, to help that is, pinky swear! Well, not that but ya know. We'll get back to them in a tic.
Oh, looky here, the meeting of El Diablo (Peddy) and his soon to be new minion Sandho. Sandho gives Peddy a bit of his background, he's a lawyer that has been practising law in Miami, FL, USA, and that he is half Cuban, half Mexican. He is in Aguazul on behalf of his client Fablush. Sandho asks Peddy if he knew Don Benny. Course he did, they were buds, er, well, you know. Well, Fablush is the daughter of Anastasia, Don Benny's sister and gives him the info on the car crash, Fablush being named sole heir in that old will of Don Benny's. Sandho has a question for Peddy, could Ale be an imposter? Just a thought. Well, come to think of it, Peddy lets him know that Don
Benny recognized Ale as his son on his deathbed. Peddy has a thought and with his naked eye, remembers that talk he had with Juvie, back in the day, when Juvie was alive and Juvie saying basically the same thing, that Ale could be an imposter. Sandho also tells him that Rosy, Ale's Mama, was in the prison for thirty years. Sandho wants to get to the bottom of this, cause if Ale is an imposter than well, Fablush wuz robbed! Sandho also tells him that Dimmy was gonna go see Ale, Ruh, Roh! El Diablo's horns are twitching so he makes it short with Sandho, and tells him he'd like to meet this Fablush, he'll do some poking around, leave it to him! He's gotta go urgent bidness!
In the meantime, back at Ale's mansion of broken dreams, are Monse and Rosy, doing the hand wringing bit. Ya know, how these women do in these Telenovelas! Rosy doesn't want Ale to rot in the prison, and Monse wants her man back so badly, she is willing to wade into "enemy territory" to see if Angie can help her. Rosy so doesn't want her going there, she'll run into that traitor JL, and besides Angie's Papa just well, bit the dust so to speak. So they wring their hands, Ay, Yi, Yi, and Porca Miseria (Italian phrase meaning Holy Hell!!!!)
We are back in the prison, and Ale is just pithed off. How dare Dimmy just show his face there and for what and what is Dimmy's newest get up???? Dimmy tells him he joined the Navy, as his Papa had wanted him to do, he is trying to mend his ways. He also explains that he forged a document with Peddy's signature so he could deliver a message to Ale. Ale of course, in his infinite wisdom, isn't buying it, he forged Lauro's signature for evil purposes, Dimmy stole from him and his own sister, for pity's sake and on top of that Dimmy was directly responsible for Bruno Gambo's ('member him) death! So there! Dimmy admits his mistakes to Ale, and explains to Ale what happened with that trumped up Dimmy is Don Benny's fiasco and Ale knows the rest now. Meantime, El Diablo has arrived at the prison and the guard is getting porca misera for letting Dimmy in, but, but, he had the proper paperwork and everything! The guard is pushed aside as Peddy makes his way to the interrogation room. In comes Peddy and he is pithed and threatens to have Dimmy arrested. Well, go right ahead then says Dimmy, but he turns to Ale, right in front of Peddy, and tells Ale there is no confession, and no evidence against him, the money included, is gone. Nothing, nada, bupkiss! Peddy tries to say that the confession does exist. Oh, and Peddy is gonna tell on Dimmy to Capitan Robeldo, nanny, nanny, boo, boo, Peddy bangs on the door and goes and Ale tells Dimmy there is a letter Joaquin wrote exonerating him and Dimmy wants to give that to Capitan Robeldo, but Ale won't give it up, porca misera!!!!! He still doesn't trust Dimmy. Ale's reason is that Joaquin's family is still in grave danger.
We go now to the grieving Arichega home, and Ginnie and Angie are crying and trying to comfort each other. Ginnie doesn't want Angie to die. Amelia tells both girls she is sure that Joaquin knew they loved them.
Peddy is out with the guard in front and wants to know about the search of Joaquin's cell, they should have found that confession. Nopis, bupkiss, nada, nothing. He informs the guard that Barajas is coming back to the prison, no visitors, no one is allowed to see him. In Ale's case now, he is allowed visitors. Oh, and no one is to know that Barajas is back. Dimmy comes out and wants to see Barajas next, the guard tells him nopis, no can do, it's forbidden, and Dimmy pulls the Navy is in charge, still Dimmy has no clout. He leaves.
JL and Angie are snuggling on their bed, and poor Angie can't sleep a wink. She has taken her meds, but still. Angie can't beleive what a coward her Papa was leaving an innocent man to rot in the prison and she's worried about poor Monse. All JL is worried about is Angie and the love as they kiss. There is a ringy dingy at the door and JL goes to answer, it is Dimmy, with his newly minted avocadoes, reporting as ordered. JL tells him to be at ease and Dimmy tells him he is sorry for what happened in the past, and to forgive him. JL tells him to forgive himself, it's all water under the bridge now. Dimmy says that he gave Ale the message of no confession, no evidence and then tells JL about that letter of Joaquin's that Ale has and that Peddy was Joaquin's real partner.
Peddy is pulling on his pipe, enjoying the sulfur in the room, when with his naked eye, he remembers that little meet of the ADN (DNA) results and that Dimmy was not the child of Don Benny, wrong sex, it was a girl, and then remembers his convo with Sandho. Peddy thinks that Gracie had a bebe with Don Benny. It could be true after all.
Ale is in his cell, and porca miseria, pulls out that letter of Joaquin's and reads it again. He hides it in his shirt and then thinks he will be in Monse's arms soon. Oh, please let it be so!!!!
El Diablo has come to see Sandho at Tomas the putz's house. They are left alone to their own devices. Sandho asks if Barajas confessed and is Ale going free? Peddy beleives that Ale is guilty as they come. Ale doesn't have proof he is Don Benny's son other than the recognizing on the death bed in front of two witnesses. Of course they could do a ADN test and manipulate the results if it comes to that. If Ale is proven to be a fraud, then Peddy and Sandho are going to be doing some bidness together. Less power to them I say!
Monse and Rosy are having dinner, which is largely untouched and Dimmy, with his newly minted avocadoes comes by. Dimmy gives them the news that Ale is fine, really, and that Barajas has not confessed, is not allowed to be seen by anyone. Dimmy eats Monse's dinner and Dimmy tells her how Ale's eyes lit up when he talked about her. Then Dimmy asks for limes!
And now let's have a moment of silence as we mourn, or not, Joaquin Arachega. Everyone it seems is there. JL wants Refugio to look after Angie but Angie insists that he stay with her. Oh, no, did Madonna know Joaquin??? Nah, it's Graceless with her too short skirt and her huge sunglasses and she is so NOT IN VOGUE! Amelia gives her the death ray.
Will this El Diablo just erupt in flames already! He has come home to his right hand minion, EZ, that is and is asking EZ if he's seen his wife. EZ thinks maybe Joaquin did do some other type of letter, code, what have you, before he went to hell, so Peddy orders another search.
Peddy goes upstairs and Nadia is sitting on the bed and looking a mite peaked, shall we say. Peddy tells her that they have to go to Joaquin's funeral in ten minutes, as in move it, move it. He goes and Nadia still sits on the bed looking a tad dizzy and taking deep breaths and looking confused. I bet she has the medical condition in Spanish that begins with an E and ends with an A. All Nadia can think of is Peddy's Stone Cold eyes.
Monse sees Ale in the prison, finally, and there are kisses from Bright Eyes!
AVANCES:
There is a search going on in the prison and Ale is asked to get nakkid! Ruh, Roh! Tune in Este Lunes to discover what all that is about!
Let's begin shall we? I am leaving the old behind and beginning with the new.
Monse is talking to Nadia on the phone and she is sending Dimmy over there. Next, we see Nadia with Dimmy and they are perusing some paperwork. What has this to do with all the tea in China you ask? Well, Dimmy has a unique talent, do you remember what it is? Well, back when this TN started Dimmy used this talent for the forces of Evil, but now, he has turned the corner and is using this talent for good. What is it you ask? Forgery that's what! Remember he forged his Papa's signature on those deeds to the mansion? Well, Dimmy is looking at a signature of Peddy's (Pedro's) and forging it on a document to let Dimmy in to see Ale, that's what! This way the guards won't give Dimmy a hard time and he'll have access to Ale to tell him not to confess. He is to tell Ale that Peddy has got bupkiss on Ale.
Oh, it's the Fablush and Sandho duo of grifters (Fabiola and Sandro), and she's giving Sandho the skinny on Dimmy going to the jail to tell Ale about the non confession and she found some info on Ale's Mama. She was in jail for thirty years! The chisme is going round and round.
Dimmy has made it to the jail with his speciality paperwork and asks to see Ale. Well, Ale isn't allowed to see anyone y punto! Dimmy gives the guard that paperwork "signed" by Peddy and the next thing ya know, Dimmy is seeing Ale. The guard is keeping his eye on Dimmy.
Dimmy finally sees Ale who is none to pleased to see him and wonders how the hell Dimmy got in! Ale is still pithed at him and doesn't trust him as far as he can see him, oh, and it's mentioned that the reason Monse hasn't come by is cause well, Ale isn't allowed to see anyone, orders of Peddy. Dimmy tells him he is on his side, to help that is, pinky swear! Well, not that but ya know. We'll get back to them in a tic.
Oh, looky here, the meeting of El Diablo (Peddy) and his soon to be new minion Sandho. Sandho gives Peddy a bit of his background, he's a lawyer that has been practising law in Miami, FL, USA, and that he is half Cuban, half Mexican. He is in Aguazul on behalf of his client Fablush. Sandho asks Peddy if he knew Don Benny. Course he did, they were buds, er, well, you know. Well, Fablush is the daughter of Anastasia, Don Benny's sister and gives him the info on the car crash, Fablush being named sole heir in that old will of Don Benny's. Sandho has a question for Peddy, could Ale be an imposter? Just a thought. Well, come to think of it, Peddy lets him know that Don
Benny recognized Ale as his son on his deathbed. Peddy has a thought and with his naked eye, remembers that talk he had with Juvie, back in the day, when Juvie was alive and Juvie saying basically the same thing, that Ale could be an imposter. Sandho also tells him that Rosy, Ale's Mama, was in the prison for thirty years. Sandho wants to get to the bottom of this, cause if Ale is an imposter than well, Fablush wuz robbed! Sandho also tells him that Dimmy was gonna go see Ale, Ruh, Roh! El Diablo's horns are twitching so he makes it short with Sandho, and tells him he'd like to meet this Fablush, he'll do some poking around, leave it to him! He's gotta go urgent bidness!
In the meantime, back at Ale's mansion of broken dreams, are Monse and Rosy, doing the hand wringing bit. Ya know, how these women do in these Telenovelas! Rosy doesn't want Ale to rot in the prison, and Monse wants her man back so badly, she is willing to wade into "enemy territory" to see if Angie can help her. Rosy so doesn't want her going there, she'll run into that traitor JL, and besides Angie's Papa just well, bit the dust so to speak. So they wring their hands, Ay, Yi, Yi, and Porca Miseria (Italian phrase meaning Holy Hell!!!!)
We are back in the prison, and Ale is just pithed off. How dare Dimmy just show his face there and for what and what is Dimmy's newest get up???? Dimmy tells him he joined the Navy, as his Papa had wanted him to do, he is trying to mend his ways. He also explains that he forged a document with Peddy's signature so he could deliver a message to Ale. Ale of course, in his infinite wisdom, isn't buying it, he forged Lauro's signature for evil purposes, Dimmy stole from him and his own sister, for pity's sake and on top of that Dimmy was directly responsible for Bruno Gambo's ('member him) death! So there! Dimmy admits his mistakes to Ale, and explains to Ale what happened with that trumped up Dimmy is Don Benny's fiasco and Ale knows the rest now. Meantime, El Diablo has arrived at the prison and the guard is getting porca misera for letting Dimmy in, but, but, he had the proper paperwork and everything! The guard is pushed aside as Peddy makes his way to the interrogation room. In comes Peddy and he is pithed and threatens to have Dimmy arrested. Well, go right ahead then says Dimmy, but he turns to Ale, right in front of Peddy, and tells Ale there is no confession, and no evidence against him, the money included, is gone. Nothing, nada, bupkiss! Peddy tries to say that the confession does exist. Oh, and Peddy is gonna tell on Dimmy to Capitan Robeldo, nanny, nanny, boo, boo, Peddy bangs on the door and goes and Ale tells Dimmy there is a letter Joaquin wrote exonerating him and Dimmy wants to give that to Capitan Robeldo, but Ale won't give it up, porca misera!!!!! He still doesn't trust Dimmy. Ale's reason is that Joaquin's family is still in grave danger.
We go now to the grieving Arichega home, and Ginnie and Angie are crying and trying to comfort each other. Ginnie doesn't want Angie to die. Amelia tells both girls she is sure that Joaquin knew they loved them.
Peddy is out with the guard in front and wants to know about the search of Joaquin's cell, they should have found that confession. Nopis, bupkiss, nada, nothing. He informs the guard that Barajas is coming back to the prison, no visitors, no one is allowed to see him. In Ale's case now, he is allowed visitors. Oh, and no one is to know that Barajas is back. Dimmy comes out and wants to see Barajas next, the guard tells him nopis, no can do, it's forbidden, and Dimmy pulls the Navy is in charge, still Dimmy has no clout. He leaves.
JL and Angie are snuggling on their bed, and poor Angie can't sleep a wink. She has taken her meds, but still. Angie can't beleive what a coward her Papa was leaving an innocent man to rot in the prison and she's worried about poor Monse. All JL is worried about is Angie and the love as they kiss. There is a ringy dingy at the door and JL goes to answer, it is Dimmy, with his newly minted avocadoes, reporting as ordered. JL tells him to be at ease and Dimmy tells him he is sorry for what happened in the past, and to forgive him. JL tells him to forgive himself, it's all water under the bridge now. Dimmy says that he gave Ale the message of no confession, no evidence and then tells JL about that letter of Joaquin's that Ale has and that Peddy was Joaquin's real partner.
Peddy is pulling on his pipe, enjoying the sulfur in the room, when with his naked eye, he remembers that little meet of the ADN (DNA) results and that Dimmy was not the child of Don Benny, wrong sex, it was a girl, and then remembers his convo with Sandho. Peddy thinks that Gracie had a bebe with Don Benny. It could be true after all.
Ale is in his cell, and porca miseria, pulls out that letter of Joaquin's and reads it again. He hides it in his shirt and then thinks he will be in Monse's arms soon. Oh, please let it be so!!!!
El Diablo has come to see Sandho at Tomas the putz's house. They are left alone to their own devices. Sandho asks if Barajas confessed and is Ale going free? Peddy beleives that Ale is guilty as they come. Ale doesn't have proof he is Don Benny's son other than the recognizing on the death bed in front of two witnesses. Of course they could do a ADN test and manipulate the results if it comes to that. If Ale is proven to be a fraud, then Peddy and Sandho are going to be doing some bidness together. Less power to them I say!
Monse and Rosy are having dinner, which is largely untouched and Dimmy, with his newly minted avocadoes comes by. Dimmy gives them the news that Ale is fine, really, and that Barajas has not confessed, is not allowed to be seen by anyone. Dimmy eats Monse's dinner and Dimmy tells her how Ale's eyes lit up when he talked about her. Then Dimmy asks for limes!
And now let's have a moment of silence as we mourn, or not, Joaquin Arachega. Everyone it seems is there. JL wants Refugio to look after Angie but Angie insists that he stay with her. Oh, no, did Madonna know Joaquin??? Nah, it's Graceless with her too short skirt and her huge sunglasses and she is so NOT IN VOGUE! Amelia gives her the death ray.
Will this El Diablo just erupt in flames already! He has come home to his right hand minion, EZ, that is and is asking EZ if he's seen his wife. EZ thinks maybe Joaquin did do some other type of letter, code, what have you, before he went to hell, so Peddy orders another search.
Peddy goes upstairs and Nadia is sitting on the bed and looking a mite peaked, shall we say. Peddy tells her that they have to go to Joaquin's funeral in ten minutes, as in move it, move it. He goes and Nadia still sits on the bed looking a tad dizzy and taking deep breaths and looking confused. I bet she has the medical condition in Spanish that begins with an E and ends with an A. All Nadia can think of is Peddy's Stone Cold eyes.
Monse sees Ale in the prison, finally, and there are kisses from Bright Eyes!
AVANCES:
There is a search going on in the prison and Ale is asked to get nakkid! Ruh, Roh! Tune in Este Lunes to discover what all that is about!
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Another sentence you could use is after the statement... Que mal olor!
"Which one of you paisas cut the cheese"?
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I am working on the recap and it will be up shortly. I am inserting my usual little earworms, so if you see a blue link please click on it and listen to some music. I picked the first one cause, well Pharrell lives in my town and this tune is such a mood booster. It is finally Spring Y'all! Please comment away as I gather the skinny for you ; )
I am working on the recap and it will be up shortly. I am inserting my usual little earworms, so if you see a blue link please click on it and listen to some music. I picked the first one cause, well Pharrell lives in my town and this tune is such a mood booster. It is finally Spring Y'all! Please comment away as I gather the skinny for you ; )
Madelaine, I love this song but had not seen this video. Thanks for a hapoy start!
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: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 10:04:00 AM EDT
: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 10:04:00 AM EDT
Dear, dear Madelaine! You've brought tidings of joy! We will happily wait for what we know will be another super recap from you.
If we are all jumping for joy in the bunker (including me, no less!), then you must be bringing us good news. I haven't canceled the Hulu Plus subscription, yet, but today, I just might have the courage to watch the episode!!
It felt so horrible (to me) on this TN yesterday, thank you for bringing us hope!
Love the song and agree that it is a wonderful pick to start the day!!
Fatima
If we are all jumping for joy in the bunker (including me, no less!), then you must be bringing us good news. I haven't canceled the Hulu Plus subscription, yet, but today, I just might have the courage to watch the episode!!
It felt so horrible (to me) on this TN yesterday, thank you for bringing us hope!
Love the song and agree that it is a wonderful pick to start the day!!
Fatima
Permalink posted by : Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 10:38:00 AM EDT
: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 10:38:00 AM EDT
Lila, amiga, thank you for your comments yesterday. So appreciated. :)
JudyB, yes, I was thinking the same thing. Maybe it is time for me to take a break and just read our wonderful recaps. Madelaine has given me hope today!
Dianayou are ever the thoughtful and so very kind person. Thank you for your warm words. Yesterday, I didn't think I could possibly continue to see such a dark TN. I could not make it through "La Que No Podia Amar" and that one doesn't even begin to compare to what we are seeing here on Robo. I can stop watching the TN, but I could not leave this wonderful community of intelligent, thoughtful, and witty people. Thank you again. :))
NovelaMavena huge thank you for validating my thoughts/observations if even only indirectly yesterday. That even YOU wondered about the direction this TN was headed gave me comfort that I was not just imagining things!
I can't wait for Madelaine's super recap!
Fatima
JudyB, yes, I was thinking the same thing. Maybe it is time for me to take a break and just read our wonderful recaps. Madelaine has given me hope today!
Dianayou are ever the thoughtful and so very kind person. Thank you for your warm words. Yesterday, I didn't think I could possibly continue to see such a dark TN. I could not make it through "La Que No Podia Amar" and that one doesn't even begin to compare to what we are seeing here on Robo. I can stop watching the TN, but I could not leave this wonderful community of intelligent, thoughtful, and witty people. Thank you again. :))
NovelaMavena huge thank you for validating my thoughts/observations if even only indirectly yesterday. That even YOU wondered about the direction this TN was headed gave me comfort that I was not just imagining things!
I can't wait for Madelaine's super recap!
Fatima
Permalink posted by : Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 10:48:00 AM EDT
: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 10:48:00 AM EDT
Oh Madelaine, I just love, love, love this song! I now have this joyous rhythm coarsing through my veins. I am not in the least ashamed to admit I got up and clapped along. Like anon, I had not seen the video. What an absolutely fabulous way to start the recap.
As you so astutely noted, all is not lost - hope is alive and well. While the flames of destruction have not been extinguished, they are showing signs of being brought under control.
Fatima, please do watch! It will be worth it when you see our Dimitrio go up against Pedro. Thrilling! I can't promise every future episode will be uplifting but this certainly had its upbeat moments. Watch when you care to but don't leave us. We need your caring and passion.
Madelaine, cannot wait for your recap. I am now humming away and singing under my breath and care not a whit if anyone notices.
Diana
As you so astutely noted, all is not lost - hope is alive and well. While the flames of destruction have not been extinguished, they are showing signs of being brought under control.
Fatima, please do watch! It will be worth it when you see our Dimitrio go up against Pedro. Thrilling! I can't promise every future episode will be uplifting but this certainly had its upbeat moments. Watch when you care to but don't leave us. We need your caring and passion.
Madelaine, cannot wait for your recap. I am now humming away and singing under my breath and care not a whit if anyone notices.
Diana
Permalink posted by : Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 11:15:00 AM EDT
: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 11:15:00 AM EDT
Great music video and I know more than a few people who would scoff at the idea of "Happiness is the Truth" (which I think the lyricist capitalized).
Another step toward Dimitrio's redemption, but we can't fault Alejandro or Jose Luis for not believing it. Dimitrio has too much to make up for to both of them and to Monserrat who is the only one in any position to watch his change thus far.
It sounds like Sandro and Pedro will conspire to fake DNA results to make it look like Alejandro is an impostor. Which means we can expect him and Monserrat to be poor for a while.
Despite knowing that the Mexican justice system isn't like ours I can't believe that a prisoner like Barrajas could be held incommunicado to that extent and that Alejandro's lawyer wouldn't be allowed to talk to him.
It is also now completely obvious to Pedro that Dimitrio is onto him. Which also has to mean that Jose Luis and the rest of the Navy would be onto him, physical evidence notwithstanding.
Another step toward Dimitrio's redemption, but we can't fault Alejandro or Jose Luis for not believing it. Dimitrio has too much to make up for to both of them and to Monserrat who is the only one in any position to watch his change thus far.
It sounds like Sandro and Pedro will conspire to fake DNA results to make it look like Alejandro is an impostor. Which means we can expect him and Monserrat to be poor for a while.
Despite knowing that the Mexican justice system isn't like ours I can't believe that a prisoner like Barrajas could be held incommunicado to that extent and that Alejandro's lawyer wouldn't be allowed to talk to him.
It is also now completely obvious to Pedro that Dimitrio is onto him. Which also has to mean that Jose Luis and the rest of the Navy would be onto him, physical evidence notwithstanding.
Madelaine - What a cheerleader your are. :D Great starter.
Never expected to laugh during this episode, but Graciela's entrance at Joaquin's funeral and Amelia's understated glance at her was a hoot.
Never expected to laugh during this episode, but Graciela's entrance at Joaquin's funeral and Amelia's understated glance at her was a hoot.
Diana, amiga, your kind words have made my day! Gracias, amiga! :))
Fatima
Fatima
Permalink posted by : Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 11:44:00 AM EDT
: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 11:44:00 AM EDT
Cant wait for your excellent recap!
How much have I come to love Dimmy!
My only gripe is that I'm tired of watching Rosario cry her way thru every epi. She was in jail for 30 years! The woman has to have more fortitude and be a bit harder than the snowflake that is Montse! I'm disappointed that the women are all crying while the men, even Dimmy, are contributing in a substantial way.
How much have I come to love Dimmy!
My only gripe is that I'm tired of watching Rosario cry her way thru every epi. She was in jail for 30 years! The woman has to have more fortitude and be a bit harder than the snowflake that is Montse! I'm disappointed that the women are all crying while the men, even Dimmy, are contributing in a substantial way.
I'm cutting Rosario a little slack for this because she is watching her son relive the worst of her life. However, she and Monserrat should be putting their heads together to figure out what to do about this situation, including getting an army of lawyers to attack both the prison system and Fabiolouse.
I watch that video about once a week, Mads, it's so great. So much joy in every one of those individuals bopping around, young and old, fabulous and frightening. And impossible not to smile while dancing to it.
Especially treasured by those of us still smarting from NCAA defeats (trivial setbacks but setbacks, nonetheless, for those of us who care about such things).
Thanks, my musical friend.
Fatima--Just finished The Goldfinch. I considered it well worth it, but "cuidado"...if you are feeling fragile and downhearted, perhaps it would be risky to read. There are some rough passages.
Especially treasured by those of us still smarting from NCAA defeats (trivial setbacks but setbacks, nonetheless, for those of us who care about such things).
Thanks, my musical friend.
Fatima--Just finished The Goldfinch. I considered it well worth it, but "cuidado"...if you are feeling fragile and downhearted, perhaps it would be risky to read. There are some rough passages.
Madelaine, thank you for letting me join in the Patio Party today! It makes me remember to enjoy the TN in spite of the hideous plot twists which we all have learned to expect but still cringe when they come.
Thanks to all the recappers and commenters, this blog is a bright spot in my day!
Thanks to all the recappers and commenters, this blog is a bright spot in my day!
JudyB, gracias, amiga mia! I think I will wait on "The Goldfinch", then.
I am a bit "Frah-gee-lay" these days as the late, great Darren McGavin said in my happy movie "A Christmas Story"!
I'm still pulling for the Shockers and I hope my UCLA doesn't go down in an upset like Duke!!
Fatima, who is so glad our Madelaine give us a wonderful ear worm to start the day.
I am a bit "Frah-gee-lay" these days as the late, great Darren McGavin said in my happy movie "A Christmas Story"!
I'm still pulling for the Shockers and I hope my UCLA doesn't go down in an upset like Duke!!
Fatima, who is so glad our Madelaine give us a wonderful ear worm to start the day.
Permalink posted by : Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 12:27:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 12:27:00 PM EDT
Ah, Darren McGavin and the Christmas Story. And who could ever forget that lamp? Isn't it on SportsTalk nowadays?
Anyway, if feeling "Frah-gee-lay" Donna Tartt's bleak ruminations on the human condition are not for you. At the moment.
Her descriptive passages are so beautiful they're incandescent, as well as her thoughts on the power of great art to transcend that bleak human condition.
But so many other passages lead you down a dark and dangerous tunnel if you are the least bit prone to depression. So step back from that one. Although I truly believe that if we still have books 100 years from now, and are still reading books, the Goldfinch will be considered a must-read classic for any educated person.
Anyway, if feeling "Frah-gee-lay" Donna Tartt's bleak ruminations on the human condition are not for you. At the moment.
Her descriptive passages are so beautiful they're incandescent, as well as her thoughts on the power of great art to transcend that bleak human condition.
But so many other passages lead you down a dark and dangerous tunnel if you are the least bit prone to depression. So step back from that one. Although I truly believe that if we still have books 100 years from now, and are still reading books, the Goldfinch will be considered a must-read classic for any educated person.
Good afternoon, all. Mads, thanks so much for that link to one of my favorite new songs and videos. I danced along as I listened and decided that I should dance to that upbeat tune or my other new fav "Get Lucky" at least once a day. I will especially appreciate your recap because I missed the show last night. Hub and I went to see Huey Lewis and the News...so I believe that the heart of rock and roll is the beat. The Happy video makes me think of a line from a book that saved me a few years ago..."I can CHOOSE to be happy." That seems similar to "Happiness is the truth." or that old song "Don't worry; be happy." Anyway, my new mantra is "It is what it is.."...so try to be as happy as you can.
Well, the sun is shining today which always gives me a boost of energy...so back to doing laundry and washing windows. I am hoping to get out to clean up the patio and backyard. Have a happy weekend.
Well, the sun is shining today which always gives me a boost of energy...so back to doing laundry and washing windows. I am hoping to get out to clean up the patio and backyard. Have a happy weekend.
Permalink posted by : Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 1:54:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 1:54:00 PM EDT
Im honored to be mentioned in a recap,its a first time.) So Ale is wasting precius time like Madre Teresia while Pedro is arriving like a typhoon,ancious to mess things up,Luckily Loki aka Dimitrio saved the day and the Pervy Typhoon dropped to Stage 1. Also why in Gods name why did Pedro allow visitors again?,not a very smart move
And the Mierda of the day covers his nonexistant nuts in a pillowy shame..I Guess it was the Day of the Tazers
I am guessing that he might have realized that preventing Alejandro from seeing anyone was more dangerous than he thought. I'm sure he knows Dimitrio's history to some degree and may recognize that now he won't have him on his team, at least for the short term. Also, Dimitrio was sharp enough to use his dad's name and title which still carries weight with the upper echelons in the Navy.
The other possible answer is that he believes he has EZB so intimidated that he will get this confession out of Barrajas. Whom I guess is not complying because he knows he's already a dead duck.
The other possible answer is that he believes he has EZB so intimidated that he will get this confession out of Barrajas. Whom I guess is not complying because he knows he's already a dead duck.
Mads:
You had my smiling with just your opening paragraph. Thanks for such a cheerful start to my Saturday.
EJ
You had my smiling with just your opening paragraph. Thanks for such a cheerful start to my Saturday.
EJ
Good Afternoon Y'all:
The recap is finally up. Please enjoy ; ) If I made a mistake or got something wrong please let me know. Enjoy the earworms too ; )
The recap is finally up. Please enjoy ; ) If I made a mistake or got something wrong please let me know. Enjoy the earworms too ; )
Loved: Does Joaquin know Madonna? Hahaha! Yes, Gracie was definitely channeling the Material Girl when she made her (un)fashionably late entrance.
And Dimmie made such a great hero. I loved the scene where he showed up at Montsys and ate her dinner. So natural! I'm a little worried for Dim, tho, because he's thrown himself right in harms way. Don't think Peddy (great name Mads) will like being bested by the likes of Dim.
Fina would be so proud!!!
Thanks for your HAPPY upbeat recap, Mads. Your recap brightened this dark tale.
And Dimmie made such a great hero. I loved the scene where he showed up at Montsys and ate her dinner. So natural! I'm a little worried for Dim, tho, because he's thrown himself right in harms way. Don't think Peddy (great name Mads) will like being bested by the likes of Dim.
Fina would be so proud!!!
Thanks for your HAPPY upbeat recap, Mads. Your recap brightened this dark tale.
Permalink posted by : Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 3:37:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 3:37:00 PM EDT
Great work, Mads. I'm nervous about the avances, though. We're only at the midpoint or something (or did they order 50 new capitulos rather than 20?). Anyway, it will be must-see TV.
Shockwave just crashed on my computer, so I will have to wait until tomorrow to check that out.
Shockwave just crashed on my computer, so I will have to wait until tomorrow to check that out.
Fun read, MADS. I can almost hear the beat in the background going on while I read your recaps--you've got music throbbing in your bones all the time.
My favorite line was the recurring porca miseria! Yep, we're in for a lot more porca miseria before things get better in this one.
I HATE EXTENSIONS. BUT LOVED YOUR RECAP AND THE MUSIC LINKS. THANKS, MADS.
My favorite line was the recurring porca miseria! Yep, we're in for a lot more porca miseria before things get better in this one.
I HATE EXTENSIONS. BUT LOVED YOUR RECAP AND THE MUSIC LINKS. THANKS, MADS.
Madelaine: I can always "feel" your emotion - your excitement, joy and sweet snark and this gem was no exception. Loved it.
"He is to tell Ale that Peddy has got bupkiss on Ale", "Ale's mansion of broken dreams", "the Fablush and Sandho duo of grifters" and "Porca Miseria" were among my many favorites.
I was enjoying every minute of Dimitrio. Katy, I also enjoyed him eating Monse's dinner. I thought she smiled for a second and looked down - wonder if that was scripted? In either case, it worked.
Does Sandho have any inkling just how dangerous Pedro is? His MO is sailing in sporting bright citrus fashions, flashing that million dollar smile and believing he can charm the world. He had best be careful. While he seems very intelligent, cruelty has a life and power all its own and Pedro's is quite unmatched. Only EZ knows the full extent of Pedro's machinations and I fear he is the only one who might take him down.
Madelaine, I could not figure out the Dimitrio/JL exchange. Thank you for "JL tells him to forgive himself, it's all water under the bridge now". JL proves once again that he is an honorable, good man. Not perfect but pretty darn close.
I wish Ale had given Dim the letter as it appears it does not have much chance of escaping detection from the previews.
Thanks for the extra sunshine you provided today Madelaine. Now if you will please excuse me, I have a video I need to rewatch.
Diana
"He is to tell Ale that Peddy has got bupkiss on Ale", "Ale's mansion of broken dreams", "the Fablush and Sandho duo of grifters" and "Porca Miseria" were among my many favorites.
I was enjoying every minute of Dimitrio. Katy, I also enjoyed him eating Monse's dinner. I thought she smiled for a second and looked down - wonder if that was scripted? In either case, it worked.
Does Sandho have any inkling just how dangerous Pedro is? His MO is sailing in sporting bright citrus fashions, flashing that million dollar smile and believing he can charm the world. He had best be careful. While he seems very intelligent, cruelty has a life and power all its own and Pedro's is quite unmatched. Only EZ knows the full extent of Pedro's machinations and I fear he is the only one who might take him down.
Madelaine, I could not figure out the Dimitrio/JL exchange. Thank you for "JL tells him to forgive himself, it's all water under the bridge now". JL proves once again that he is an honorable, good man. Not perfect but pretty darn close.
I wish Ale had given Dim the letter as it appears it does not have much chance of escaping detection from the previews.
Thanks for the extra sunshine you provided today Madelaine. Now if you will please excuse me, I have a video I need to rewatch.
Diana
Permalink posted by : Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 4:35:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 4:35:00 PM EDT
Karen, are you out there? We are missing you...
Diana
Diana
Permalink posted by : Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 4:36:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 4:36:00 PM EDT
Madelaine, I loved the recap and especially how you worked in "porca miseria". It sure fits so many situations in this story. Ana Sofia would be proud of you.
I like how Demetrio is coming in to his own and has a working brain. I loved how he falsified Pedro's signature. Also I loved when he told Ale the truth and to not say anything in Pedro's presence. He did a good job verbally sparring with Ale. Even though Ale had 1,001 reasons not to trust Dimitri I was wishing he would just shut up and take the help because Pedro was on the way. Very frustrating scene.
I don't like how Pedro and Sandro are joining forces.
Barajas is turning out to be a real hero in his own way.
I am also willing to cut Rosario some slack because she is the only one who has an idea od what Ale is going through in jail and she is his mother. She had good advice for Montse to stay away from Angelica and her family right now. Will Montse follow her advice? Sure hope so.
It wouldn't surprise me if Nadia were pregnant. Too bad if she is.
The biggest question for me: when in the heck is Captain Robledo coming back already? Seems that his presence is the only thing that might put the brakes on Pedro and give Ale a fair chance.
Jarifa
I like how Demetrio is coming in to his own and has a working brain. I loved how he falsified Pedro's signature. Also I loved when he told Ale the truth and to not say anything in Pedro's presence. He did a good job verbally sparring with Ale. Even though Ale had 1,001 reasons not to trust Dimitri I was wishing he would just shut up and take the help because Pedro was on the way. Very frustrating scene.
I don't like how Pedro and Sandro are joining forces.
Barajas is turning out to be a real hero in his own way.
I am also willing to cut Rosario some slack because she is the only one who has an idea od what Ale is going through in jail and she is his mother. She had good advice for Montse to stay away from Angelica and her family right now. Will Montse follow her advice? Sure hope so.
It wouldn't surprise me if Nadia were pregnant. Too bad if she is.
The biggest question for me: when in the heck is Captain Robledo coming back already? Seems that his presence is the only thing that might put the brakes on Pedro and give Ale a fair chance.
Jarifa
Permalink posted by : Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 5:06:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 5:06:00 PM EDT
Has anyone noticed whether Pedro is left-handed? I find it rather odd that Dimitrio would be able to do forgery effectively otherwise considering how most lefties hold a pen.
I really fear for Nadia and Victor if she is pregnant.
I really fear for Nadia and Victor if she is pregnant.
Madelaine:
What a dynamite recap! The new and improved Dimitrio is my telenovio for sure. Wow.
I was shocked that he stood up to Pedro. I was also delighted.
Fatima: Oh, I am so sorry that you are Fra-gee-lay today. We watch 'A Christmas Story' several times each season. I was thinking that EZeke is even a bigger bully that Scutt Farkiss (sp).
Mads, thank heavens you caught a less gloomy day. I was quite depressed by the time I finished recapping yesterday's happenings.
So now we think Ale and Montse get to be poor for a while? Nice. Rosario and Ale are already accustomed to poverty but this should be a real revelation to Montserrat. Hopefully she will have enough of her creams, powders and unguents (remember the suitcase full of them she brought to the Hacienda) to last her until the ultimos capitulos when we know Ale will get everything back.
Hey, Mads:
Can women in the Navy wear makeup? Maybe Montse could join up as well to help support Ale and little Laurito. Do you have to qualify in swimming? It might be hard for Montse to swim 300 yards in her high heels.
Smile.
Thanks again, Mads, for a great recap.
EJ
What a dynamite recap! The new and improved Dimitrio is my telenovio for sure. Wow.
I was shocked that he stood up to Pedro. I was also delighted.
Fatima: Oh, I am so sorry that you are Fra-gee-lay today. We watch 'A Christmas Story' several times each season. I was thinking that EZeke is even a bigger bully that Scutt Farkiss (sp).
Mads, thank heavens you caught a less gloomy day. I was quite depressed by the time I finished recapping yesterday's happenings.
So now we think Ale and Montse get to be poor for a while? Nice. Rosario and Ale are already accustomed to poverty but this should be a real revelation to Montserrat. Hopefully she will have enough of her creams, powders and unguents (remember the suitcase full of them she brought to the Hacienda) to last her until the ultimos capitulos when we know Ale will get everything back.
Hey, Mads:
Can women in the Navy wear makeup? Maybe Montse could join up as well to help support Ale and little Laurito. Do you have to qualify in swimming? It might be hard for Montse to swim 300 yards in her high heels.
Smile.
Thanks again, Mads, for a great recap.
EJ
No way would Monserrat join the Navy and risk being far from her little boy. However, there should be something she can do that would also make more money. Military salaries aren't great until a certain rank.
Good point, Urban. Deployment would be a problem for our Montse.
Perhaps she could start a dress boutique. Her grandmother was a seamstress, no? She certainly has beautiful (if formal) style.
She should start by giving her Mother and Extreme Makeover.
Hee hee.
EJ
Perhaps she could start a dress boutique. Her grandmother was a seamstress, no? She certainly has beautiful (if formal) style.
She should start by giving her Mother and Extreme Makeover.
Hee hee.
EJ
Hi Mads, terrific recap amiga! And thanks for bringing "Happy" to the Patio party. So glad our dim hope has turned into a Dimmy hope; we might actually have a chance with him on the side of good. Not that he was ever an effective baddie, but at least he's on the right track.
EJ, I like the idea of Montse's house of fashion. Gracie would be no help at all but I'm sure Rosario could carry her own weight.
I'll bet Montse would handle poor just fine. It's Gracie who would wither on the vine.
Thanks Mads! And thanks for bringing in that old Italian saying porca miseria, reminds me of those great Italian movies from the '50s. Weren't they always saying that?
EJ, I like the idea of Montse's house of fashion. Gracie would be no help at all but I'm sure Rosario could carry her own weight.
I'll bet Montse would handle poor just fine. It's Gracie who would wither on the vine.
Thanks Mads! And thanks for bringing in that old Italian saying porca miseria, reminds me of those great Italian movies from the '50s. Weren't they always saying that?
Madelaine What a smashing recap!!! It was full of energy and zing!! Thank you SO much!!!
I think I might be able to see this one. Amazing, no?
JudyB, amiga mia, given that I am a tad Frah-gee-lay, I think I will take your advice and hold off on The Goldfinch. However, it is on my list (and do I ever have a list). Oh, and, yes, that wonderful Leg of Lamp is on some show. It think the show you mentioned is The One. :))
Elna June, Scut Farkus!!!!! Not only did he have hair, he had pretty red hair!!!
Madelaine, you have made our weekend!! Thank you SO much. Plus, I now know I can see the episode on Hulu Plus and not have to turn away every five minutes. :))
Fatima
I think I might be able to see this one. Amazing, no?
JudyB, amiga mia, given that I am a tad Frah-gee-lay, I think I will take your advice and hold off on The Goldfinch. However, it is on my list (and do I ever have a list). Oh, and, yes, that wonderful Leg of Lamp is on some show. It think the show you mentioned is The One. :))
Elna June, Scut Farkus!!!!! Not only did he have hair, he had pretty red hair!!!
Madelaine, you have made our weekend!! Thank you SO much. Plus, I now know I can see the episode on Hulu Plus and not have to turn away every five minutes. :))
Fatima
Permalink posted by : Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 8:09:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 8:09:00 PM EDT
Another fun chisme session from Madelaine with the Patio crowd!
Loved your description of "Peddy" enjoying the sulfur in the room. It's funny you call Pedro "El Diablo" I was just thinking today another of those evil quotients (mentioned by commenters a couple of recaps ago), which so far from the TN's I have seen is unique to this character, he requires his subjects to sacrifice themselves for him-their lives. He holds himself as God-big transgression. Let's add that to the list.
Loved your description of "Peddy" enjoying the sulfur in the room. It's funny you call Pedro "El Diablo" I was just thinking today another of those evil quotients (mentioned by commenters a couple of recaps ago), which so far from the TN's I have seen is unique to this character, he requires his subjects to sacrifice themselves for him-their lives. He holds himself as God-big transgression. Let's add that to the list.
Thanks, Madelaine, for this breezy recount of the evil mish-mash in Aguazul.
I enjoyed seeing Dimi using his talents against Pedro. When Graci entered, I thought how thrilled she must be to use her stylish new black wardrobe again.
Worried about the search and Ale finding a hiding place for Joaquin's final letter of exoneration.
I enjoyed seeing Dimi using his talents against Pedro. When Graci entered, I thought how thrilled she must be to use her stylish new black wardrobe again.
Worried about the search and Ale finding a hiding place for Joaquin's final letter of exoneration.
Madelaine,
Just finished reading the recap and comments. Gracias! It was a bright spot among my very busy day. Your recap is giving hope to those that were thinking of abandoning ship. Fatima, amiga, things are looking up. Don't leave us now. We are all here on the patio to guide you through. Hope you have a seat and stay with us to the end.
Loved the title and so happy to know that I am needed on the Patio. Yay! Thanks for the shout out Madelaine!
A few of my favs:
"Oh, it's the Fablush and Sandho duo of grifters..."
"In the meantime, back at Ale's mansion of broken dreams, are Monse and Rosy, doing the hand wringing bit."
"Oh, and Peddy is gonna tell on Dimmy to Capitan Robeldo, nanny, nanny, boo, boo,"
"...it is Dimmy, with his newly minted avocadoes, reporting as ordered."
"El Diablo has come to see Sandho at Tomas the putz's house."
"Oh, no, did Madonna know Joaquin??? Nah, it's Graceless with her too short skirt and her huge sunglasses and she is so NOT IN VOGUE!"
Dimi to the rescue! So nice to see Dimi putting his talents to good use. And I just know he is totally enjoying himself. I thought that Dimi wouldn't talk after Peddy arrived, but thank goodness for his (Dimi's) boldness. But I now fear for our hero. Will Dimi now face the wrath of Peddy? Let's hope the Marina's got Dimi's back.
I too have to give Rosy a pass. She must be reliving her days in the slammer and praying that her newly found son doesn't face the same future she had 30 years ago.
Peddy just gets worse with every epi. He better have a slow and painful anvil. He just has to. He is on the short bus ride straight to hell. His missing avocadoes DO NOT give him a free pass. PUNTO!
I am not liking Sandho & Faby hooking up with Peddy. They are only going to help him carry out his evil doings. Diana, you had me laughing with, "His MO is sailing in sporting bright citrus fashions..."
I am wondering if it was a good idea for Ale to keep that confession letter instead of handing it over to Dimi. From the avances, it looks like the guards might find it. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind the guards making Ale strip down to his birthday suit for our viewing pleasure, ahem, I mean for a search, but I don't want that letter found.
Thanks again Madelaine for the awesome recap. Oh, and for the earworms!
Back to surfing the web...hasta pronto!
Just finished reading the recap and comments. Gracias! It was a bright spot among my very busy day. Your recap is giving hope to those that were thinking of abandoning ship. Fatima, amiga, things are looking up. Don't leave us now. We are all here on the patio to guide you through. Hope you have a seat and stay with us to the end.
Loved the title and so happy to know that I am needed on the Patio. Yay! Thanks for the shout out Madelaine!
A few of my favs:
"Oh, it's the Fablush and Sandho duo of grifters..."
"In the meantime, back at Ale's mansion of broken dreams, are Monse and Rosy, doing the hand wringing bit."
"Oh, and Peddy is gonna tell on Dimmy to Capitan Robeldo, nanny, nanny, boo, boo,"
"...it is Dimmy, with his newly minted avocadoes, reporting as ordered."
"El Diablo has come to see Sandho at Tomas the putz's house."
"Oh, no, did Madonna know Joaquin??? Nah, it's Graceless with her too short skirt and her huge sunglasses and she is so NOT IN VOGUE!"
Dimi to the rescue! So nice to see Dimi putting his talents to good use. And I just know he is totally enjoying himself. I thought that Dimi wouldn't talk after Peddy arrived, but thank goodness for his (Dimi's) boldness. But I now fear for our hero. Will Dimi now face the wrath of Peddy? Let's hope the Marina's got Dimi's back.
I too have to give Rosy a pass. She must be reliving her days in the slammer and praying that her newly found son doesn't face the same future she had 30 years ago.
Peddy just gets worse with every epi. He better have a slow and painful anvil. He just has to. He is on the short bus ride straight to hell. His missing avocadoes DO NOT give him a free pass. PUNTO!
I am not liking Sandho & Faby hooking up with Peddy. They are only going to help him carry out his evil doings. Diana, you had me laughing with, "His MO is sailing in sporting bright citrus fashions..."
I am wondering if it was a good idea for Ale to keep that confession letter instead of handing it over to Dimi. From the avances, it looks like the guards might find it. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind the guards making Ale strip down to his birthday suit for our viewing pleasure, ahem, I mean for a search, but I don't want that letter found.
Thanks again Madelaine for the awesome recap. Oh, and for the earworms!
Back to surfing the web...hasta pronto!
My oh my. Just caught up on Doom & Gloom Hour, er, I mean our illustrious show. These are dark days indeed. I have thoroughly enjoyed the recaps and comments, though. Muy bien hecho; all y'all do such a fantastic job. I like the Happy song, too. Musical recaps are fun!
Who would have thought back in the beginning that Dim would be the light in the darkness? I hope he hasn't signed his death warrant with his boldness. Not Dimmy!
Pedroach is the most sick and depraved character I have seen in a long time. Not enough to cheat and have people killed...he has to push them into doing the deed themselves? I nearly threw up when he got EZ to pull the trigger, and I hate EZ!
Anyone notice the little statue on his desk? It's one of those Justice figures, holding scales, but it looks like one side of the scale is missing. Zing, set decorator.
Who would have thought back in the beginning that Dim would be the light in the darkness? I hope he hasn't signed his death warrant with his boldness. Not Dimmy!
Pedroach is the most sick and depraved character I have seen in a long time. Not enough to cheat and have people killed...he has to push them into doing the deed themselves? I nearly threw up when he got EZ to pull the trigger, and I hate EZ!
Anyone notice the little statue on his desk? It's one of those Justice figures, holding scales, but it looks like one side of the scale is missing. Zing, set decorator.
Madelaine:
Thanks for giving the three boys who contribute to this site, Demetrios, Carlos and yours truly a shout out in your intro.
I don’t know yet what to make about this supposed new Dimmy. For me, it’s too early to say whether or not he’s finally reached down and grabbed a set of “pelotas”.
Sandro reminds me of another scumbag, Jose Canseco. They have the same peinado, which is best described as some sort of “gran nido”.
Sandro was probably selling used cars on Calle Ocho in Little Havana before he hooked up with that Latina Mary Poppins.
Thanks for giving the three boys who contribute to this site, Demetrios, Carlos and yours truly a shout out in your intro.
I don’t know yet what to make about this supposed new Dimmy. For me, it’s too early to say whether or not he’s finally reached down and grabbed a set of “pelotas”.
Sandro reminds me of another scumbag, Jose Canseco. They have the same peinado, which is best described as some sort of “gran nido”.
Sandro was probably selling used cars on Calle Ocho in Little Havana before he hooked up with that Latina Mary Poppins.
Permalink posted by : Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 2:13:00 AM EDT
: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 2:13:00 AM EDT
"Sandro selling used cars on Calle Ocho" This cracked me up xD.
I bet EZ was a trashman before and during his work the magical Trashcan fell on his head and spoke to him ,then everything changed.
I bet EZ was a trashman before and during his work the magical Trashcan fell on his head and spoke to him ,then everything changed.
By the evil Trashcan i meant this:
http://02varvara.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/01-trash-can.jpg
I bet when EZ gets caught he will say "Its the Trashcans fault not mine!" So the story ends and the anvil doesnt fall on the right person and the evil Trashcan laughs on his throne ,plotting more evil,waiting for more people to fall to his curse , now being elected as the Governor of Mexico
http://02varvara.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/01-trash-can.jpg
I bet when EZ gets caught he will say "Its the Trashcans fault not mine!" So the story ends and the anvil doesnt fall on the right person and the evil Trashcan laughs on his throne ,plotting more evil,waiting for more people to fall to his curse , now being elected as the Governor of Mexico
Dear Mads,
Thanks so much for this fantastic recap! It was up-beat, funny, and wonderfully detailed throughout with great descriptions and observations of everyone and everything in this crazy TN.
Loved this line: "In the meantime, back at Ale's mansion of broken dreams, are Monse and Rosy, doing the hand wringing bit."
And this aside of yours re Pedro and Sandro really made me laugh: "Less power to them I say!"
I thought the way you framed the recap was wonderful, too, noting that DIM has become a "Disturbance in the Force" and is now doing good. I don't think I ever would have imagined this turn of events, but it's very satisfying to see someone figuring out ways to outsmart Pedro.
My favorite moment was when Pedro threatened to have DIM arrested for forging a document with Pedro's signature and DIM said basically, "What document? The imbecile outside just let me in." while tearing up the actual forged document right in front of Pedro's eyes!
At last someone in this TN who is thinking on his/her feet. Just goes to show you DIM really is GRACIE's and LAURO'S son with the best qualities of both that can come out in the right combination when used for good.
Thanks again, Mads, and happy spring to you and you all! We're being sent warnings of a huge snowstorm this week, but even then it doesn't feel as overwhelming as before since it's clear spring is coming. It's like a weakening Pedro--the forecasters should name it after him.
Thanks so much for this fantastic recap! It was up-beat, funny, and wonderfully detailed throughout with great descriptions and observations of everyone and everything in this crazy TN.
Loved this line: "In the meantime, back at Ale's mansion of broken dreams, are Monse and Rosy, doing the hand wringing bit."
And this aside of yours re Pedro and Sandro really made me laugh: "Less power to them I say!"
I thought the way you framed the recap was wonderful, too, noting that DIM has become a "Disturbance in the Force" and is now doing good. I don't think I ever would have imagined this turn of events, but it's very satisfying to see someone figuring out ways to outsmart Pedro.
My favorite moment was when Pedro threatened to have DIM arrested for forging a document with Pedro's signature and DIM said basically, "What document? The imbecile outside just let me in." while tearing up the actual forged document right in front of Pedro's eyes!
At last someone in this TN who is thinking on his/her feet. Just goes to show you DIM really is GRACIE's and LAURO'S son with the best qualities of both that can come out in the right combination when used for good.
Thanks again, Mads, and happy spring to you and you all! We're being sent warnings of a huge snowstorm this week, but even then it doesn't feel as overwhelming as before since it's clear spring is coming. It's like a weakening Pedro--the forecasters should name it after him.
Madelaine - Great job dishing up the latest in Agua Azul. You nailed it all perfectly. My favorites:
Monse and Rosy, doing the hand wringing bit
Oh, no, did Madonna know Joaquin??? Nah, it's Graceless
I was so grateful for the unexpected laugh that Gracie gave me that I found myself at her table. So what she slowly poisoned Benjamin to death. That louse raped Rosario and who knows how many other campesina women. He had it coming. But then I remembered the evil she tried with her own baby. So nope, the Gracie table is still empty.
ITA all said about Dim. Hope he fills in Fina on all the news, including about Fab.
Laurito should slap mom and dad for giving him godparents he can't even associate with. I understand Monse not wanting to deal with JL and attend the funeral, but Angie has been a good friend to her despite everything. This is 2014. How about just picking up the phone and conveying condolences to Angie.
Monse and Rosy, doing the hand wringing bit
Oh, no, did Madonna know Joaquin??? Nah, it's Graceless
I was so grateful for the unexpected laugh that Gracie gave me that I found myself at her table. So what she slowly poisoned Benjamin to death. That louse raped Rosario and who knows how many other campesina women. He had it coming. But then I remembered the evil she tried with her own baby. So nope, the Gracie table is still empty.
ITA all said about Dim. Hope he fills in Fina on all the news, including about Fab.
Laurito should slap mom and dad for giving him godparents he can't even associate with. I understand Monse not wanting to deal with JL and attend the funeral, but Angie has been a good friend to her despite everything. This is 2014. How about just picking up the phone and conveying condolences to Angie.
I've just played with the Villany Scorecard and so far Pedro is only one point ahead of Fernando of PSMA (29 vs. 28). These two are good examples for comparison.
They score equally on Perversion and Level of Greed/Ambition, but their other high scores are on different items. Pedro has carried out more physical abuse and ordered more while Fernando scores on mistreatment of own children and mistreatment of animals (He was contemplating it, which is a bad sign). Pedro has no score on those only because there is no information.
We can only score on known murders (that's in actual numbers) and Fernando scores higher on that so far. However, Pedro has lots of time to catch up to that because he will have more episodes to come.
Where Pedro will eventually outscore Fernando is something quantifiable in how many others will be affected by his evil in the long term. Fernando's evil is directed at Isabel, Andrea, and the people they love while Pedro's will affect the families of anyone who consumes the illegal drugs or is forced into trafficking them to pay for his habit. We also know that this will cost a few more lives before this is over.
They score equally on Perversion and Level of Greed/Ambition, but their other high scores are on different items. Pedro has carried out more physical abuse and ordered more while Fernando scores on mistreatment of own children and mistreatment of animals (He was contemplating it, which is a bad sign). Pedro has no score on those only because there is no information.
We can only score on known murders (that's in actual numbers) and Fernando scores higher on that so far. However, Pedro has lots of time to catch up to that because he will have more episodes to come.
Where Pedro will eventually outscore Fernando is something quantifiable in how many others will be affected by his evil in the long term. Fernando's evil is directed at Isabel, Andrea, and the people they love while Pedro's will affect the families of anyone who consumes the illegal drugs or is forced into trafficking them to pay for his habit. We also know that this will cost a few more lives before this is over.
Good Morning Y'all:
Thank you so much for all your kind words. I just had to use the "Happy" earworm cause this TN has been dishing out the doldrums for the last two weeks. We needed a breather.
EJ:
Yes, women in the Navy can wear makeup as long as it is tastefully applied.
Jarifa:
I got a kick out of the porca miseria over on Pobres, so why not use it here, lol
Cap'n:
Yes, they do use that phrase a lot in old Italian movies especially the Fellini ones.
Thank you so much for all your kind words. I just had to use the "Happy" earworm cause this TN has been dishing out the doldrums for the last two weeks. We needed a breather.
EJ:
Yes, women in the Navy can wear makeup as long as it is tastefully applied.
Jarifa:
I got a kick out of the porca miseria over on Pobres, so why not use it here, lol
Cap'n:
Yes, they do use that phrase a lot in old Italian movies especially the Fellini ones.
Good morning everyone!! I'm battling a cold, bleh, but got up at 2:00 a.m. to take my Nyquil and was finally able to download "Happy". Yay!! Love that song.
Urban A, nice job playing with the Villany Scorecard. Sounds like Pedro has plenty of time to zoom ahead of Fernando. Nadia should escape from Peddy (hee) now before her bebe is born. Surely no sane mother would raise a child in the nest of that scorpion. Ped has no avocados but he definitely has a stinger.
Mads, I forgot to say thanks for the shout outs in your recap. Especially for our hombres which we are definitely blessed to have in our midst. It reminds us that we are here as a group, enjoying the ups and downs together, so those of you with a Frah-gee-lay nature you know you are not alone and may stick your heads in the pillow whenever you like. One of us will tap you on the shoulder when it's OK to look.
Urban A, nice job playing with the Villany Scorecard. Sounds like Pedro has plenty of time to zoom ahead of Fernando. Nadia should escape from Peddy (hee) now before her bebe is born. Surely no sane mother would raise a child in the nest of that scorpion. Ped has no avocados but he definitely has a stinger.
Mads, I forgot to say thanks for the shout outs in your recap. Especially for our hombres which we are definitely blessed to have in our midst. It reminds us that we are here as a group, enjoying the ups and downs together, so those of you with a Frah-gee-lay nature you know you are not alone and may stick your heads in the pillow whenever you like. One of us will tap you on the shoulder when it's OK to look.
Madelaine, I've read this for the second time and it was even better! I can't thank you enough for the shout out, too! What a kind and welcoming thing for you to do, amiga. THANK YOU!!!
You have no idea how many times I've played the "Happy" vid!!
Aunty Ann , amiga, that is SO kind of you to think of me. I'm taking our dear JudyB's advice and reading the recaps first to see what I can handle watching. Yes, I am a bit of a wimp, but sometimes, I just can't help it.
I could not bear to be without this wonderful group of people, so I will hang in there as best as I can.
Oxnard Huero, Calle Ocho!!! I was dying laughing at the mental image that brought to my mind!! Plus, you NAILED it amigo on the resemblance to Jose Canseco (another dirt bag). This actor plays slimy very well.
Demetrios, "Trashcan"!! Ay!, you and Oxnard Huero need to team up!
Fatima
You have no idea how many times I've played the "Happy" vid!!
Aunty Ann , amiga, that is SO kind of you to think of me. I'm taking our dear JudyB's advice and reading the recaps first to see what I can handle watching. Yes, I am a bit of a wimp, but sometimes, I just can't help it.
I could not bear to be without this wonderful group of people, so I will hang in there as best as I can.
Oxnard Huero, Calle Ocho!!! I was dying laughing at the mental image that brought to my mind!! Plus, you NAILED it amigo on the resemblance to Jose Canseco (another dirt bag). This actor plays slimy very well.
Demetrios, "Trashcan"!! Ay!, you and Oxnard Huero need to team up!
Fatima
Permalink posted by : Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 11:39:00 AM EDT
: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 11:39:00 AM EDT
Thanks for this happy recap, Madelaine. This is such a refreshing weekend treat.
How perspicacious was Josefina when she first hitched her wagon to that useless lyin' wastrel Dimirtrio? Turns out that maybe she wasn't as ingenuous as she first seemed... or did she just get lucky? He certainly is the current bright spot in he dreary morass. Alejandro may have the prettiest, brightest smile, but Dimitrio's sly enigmatic smile is much more intriguing.
Alejandro needs to realize that there are times that it's best to just shut up and listen. There was absolutely nothing to gain by enumerating Dimitrio's crimes at that moment.
Where the heck is María these days? I know that I'm sure missing her. I wonder if she's cooking and cleaning house for Adolfo?
Carlos
How perspicacious was Josefina when she first hitched her wagon to that useless lyin' wastrel Dimirtrio? Turns out that maybe she wasn't as ingenuous as she first seemed... or did she just get lucky? He certainly is the current bright spot in he dreary morass. Alejandro may have the prettiest, brightest smile, but Dimitrio's sly enigmatic smile is much more intriguing.
Alejandro needs to realize that there are times that it's best to just shut up and listen. There was absolutely nothing to gain by enumerating Dimitrio's crimes at that moment.
Where the heck is María these days? I know that I'm sure missing her. I wonder if she's cooking and cleaning house for Adolfo?
Carlos
Urban loved the scorecard and your analysis. I think Pervy Peddy will go down in TN history as the worst villain ever. It was mentioned that you have already done a weekend series on male villains. Do you think that he tops the list so far?
Fatima
Fatima
Permalink posted by : Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 11:42:00 AM EDT
: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 11:42:00 AM EDT
Carlos said: "Dimitrio's sly enigmatic smile is much more intriguing". Amen to that brother!
Maria cooking and cleaning house for Adolfo? Hmmm...makes me wonder what she would gain by hitching her horse to that wagon. Aside from the obvious short-term "benefit".
Maria cooking and cleaning house for Adolfo? Hmmm...makes me wonder what she would gain by hitching her horse to that wagon. Aside from the obvious short-term "benefit".
Mads--Thanks for the shout-out. Indeed I am a ways back, observing, but waving a white hankie. Me rindo a esta telenovela. I keep coming back for more punishment.
You never fail to deliver a perfect recap, always sprinkled with new zingers, gracias, amiga.
Those two certainly wasted a lot of time in the visitors' room at the prison, but it all ended on a hopeful note, no? Trust someone to screw it up for them. Barrajas, please don't die just yet.
Robledo: Please Call Home! Or better yet, Come Home.
When Gracie walked into the funeral, did she really know where she was? It looked as though she thought she was...on a fashion show runway, perhaps? The latest in funeral or wedding fashions (I'm looking at you Raquel in La Impostora).
UA-I love your evil quotient scale. I haven't been watching MPV, but there is a big difference when someone is an angry papa and another where the character is a former police chief turned mayor who has power and henchmen AND is involved in illicit drug trade. That makes him especially dangerous. I don't suppose there is any way to take profession and/or opportunity into account?
Demetrios--I noticed when Peddy put the pillow across his crotch while visiting Sandho. Maybe men check out each other's packages and he didn't want to come up short.
OxHu--Re Calle Ocho. Sandho is certainly thrifty for a grifter. He's found a new use for his Used Car Salesman jackets.
You never fail to deliver a perfect recap, always sprinkled with new zingers, gracias, amiga.
Those two certainly wasted a lot of time in the visitors' room at the prison, but it all ended on a hopeful note, no? Trust someone to screw it up for them. Barrajas, please don't die just yet.
Robledo: Please Call Home! Or better yet, Come Home.
When Gracie walked into the funeral, did she really know where she was? It looked as though she thought she was...on a fashion show runway, perhaps? The latest in funeral or wedding fashions (I'm looking at you Raquel in La Impostora).
UA-I love your evil quotient scale. I haven't been watching MPV, but there is a big difference when someone is an angry papa and another where the character is a former police chief turned mayor who has power and henchmen AND is involved in illicit drug trade. That makes him especially dangerous. I don't suppose there is any way to take profession and/or opportunity into account?
Demetrios--I noticed when Peddy put the pillow across his crotch while visiting Sandho. Maybe men check out each other's packages and he didn't want to come up short.
OxHu--Re Calle Ocho. Sandho is certainly thrifty for a grifter. He's found a new use for his Used Car Salesman jackets.
I also dont understand one thing,if Joaquin destroyed the evil letter,how come the imbecile guards cannot find it? Surely he threw the remains into the trashcan or gave it to someone else to keep it and that person gave it to an another visitor. Arent there daily checkings on weapons and on other suspicius stuff?
Pedro has put the pillow on his lap before but most of us didn't notice because we didn't have the other info. And I only know because I've been looking at past episodes with a friend who missed the first part. But now we'll all really notice!
I'm wondering if Pedro will make Dimitrio forge another Joaquin note. It is puzzling that the note Pedro made Joaquin write is gone, I really thought he made Joaquin write it right then
Using some menacing threat and making Dimmy do it.
I love the reformed Dimmy, I hope this doesn't happen.
I love the reformed Dimmy, I hope this doesn't happen.
I just love your hopeful outlook on things, Mads. Thank you for your bouncy, cheerful telling of the tale. So Dim is our ray of light...
[Fatima, did you remember to bring the candles and MATCHES into the bunker? Elna June, I hope you put some fresh batteries in all the flashlights.]
[Fatima, did you remember to bring the candles and MATCHES into the bunker? Elna June, I hope you put some fresh batteries in all the flashlights.]
NovelaMaven, Matches? You betcha!
Fatima
Fatima
Permalink posted by : Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 2:58:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 2:58:00 PM EDT
NM:
I have laid in a large suppliy of batteries and individual iPods loaded with Meds song suggestion, "Happy".
Not to put too fine a point on it, but the pillow placement does seem...odd.
Anita and Aunty Ann: Good heavens you two have creative minds! I have no idea if men 'check one another out.' I have even less of an idea of whether they would admit that they did. Grin.
Still, if I was a man, I am sure I would be curious....
I cannot believe that I am even speculating on this subject. Somehow it seems to be a bright and cheery topic compared to most of the current plot points in "Robo".
Guffaw.
EJ
I have laid in a large suppliy of batteries and individual iPods loaded with Meds song suggestion, "Happy".
Not to put too fine a point on it, but the pillow placement does seem...odd.
Anita and Aunty Ann: Good heavens you two have creative minds! I have no idea if men 'check one another out.' I have even less of an idea of whether they would admit that they did. Grin.
Still, if I was a man, I am sure I would be curious....
I cannot believe that I am even speculating on this subject. Somehow it seems to be a bright and cheery topic compared to most of the current plot points in "Robo".
Guffaw.
EJ
Good Afternoon, everyone. Well, Dim as hero. Who knew ? It just goes to show you what can happen when you decide to comb your hair and join the navy. Life changing.
I have no idea where this story is going, but there are still many episodes ahead.
I have no idea where this story is going, but there are still many episodes ahead.
Permalink posted by : Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 3:25:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 3:25:00 PM EDT
I think that a villain's profession, education, social position, etc., need to be taken into account in relation to his actions and intentions. For Pedro to be a drug kingpin while he is mayor of Aguazul and spouting good liberal stuff is the height of hypocrisy. The family man image he wants really brings that point home.
Yes, men do check out each other's packages. This is as old as humanity. I give you two ancient examples:
Martial (Roman poet): When you hear applause at the baths you know someone with a giant d--k has arrived.
Juvenal (Roman satirist): When you run out of luck it doesn't matter how big your p---s is.
Imagine what these two would have said about Pedro (whose only stinger is his acid tongue).
Yes, men do check out each other's packages. This is as old as humanity. I give you two ancient examples:
Martial (Roman poet): When you hear applause at the baths you know someone with a giant d--k has arrived.
Juvenal (Roman satirist): When you run out of luck it doesn't matter how big your p---s is.
Imagine what these two would have said about Pedro (whose only stinger is his acid tongue).
Fatima, your fra-gee-lay was just too much! Very funny.
Jarifa
Jarifa
Permalink posted by : Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 5:40:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 5:40:00 PM EDT
Jarifa, I'm so glad I made you laugh! I miss Darren McGavin. I think of him every time I say "frah-gee-lay"!!!
Urban, I gotta hand it to ya, you come up with some doozies in this history department!! :))
Fatima
Urban, I gotta hand it to ya, you come up with some doozies in this history department!! :))
Fatima
Permalink posted by : Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 6:24:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 6:24:00 PM EDT
On the question of what happened to the original note....
JudyB--If you are checking past episodes, have you run across the one where Peddy makes Joe write the note? Something nags at me that Pedro wasn't happy with the note--it was sarcastic or something and Peddy made Joe write it again. He took those with him and all we saw on the table was the pen Joaquin hid. So, wouldn't it have been up to Peddy to have the note placed in Joaqui's cell?
I think two different writers were working on these scenes and didn't coordinate before filming, IMO.
JudyB--If you are checking past episodes, have you run across the one where Peddy makes Joe write the note? Something nags at me that Pedro wasn't happy with the note--it was sarcastic or something and Peddy made Joe write it again. He took those with him and all we saw on the table was the pen Joaquin hid. So, wouldn't it have been up to Peddy to have the note placed in Joaqui's cell?
I think two different writers were working on these scenes and didn't coordinate before filming, IMO.
....that is the note Ped *did* have in his handa. If he had wanted Joaquin to write another note and leave it in the cell, shouldn't there have been paper to go with the pen he left on the table and no need to hide the pen?
Joaquin wrote his note on pages from his book, which Ale found.
This is all very confusing.
If I make it to the Bunker, I'll bring enough pens and paper for everyone to play the old Lost and Found fold down game. Does anyone remember playing it? My father was great for playing it when we had company. I loved being allowed to participate.
1. At the top of a piece of paper, write the name of someone (usually someone famous or someone you know). Fold it over to hide the name and pass it to the person on your right.
2. Take the paper from the person on your left and write down an object your person lost and ditto the fold over and pass it on.
3. Write down where the object was lost. Ditto the fold, etc.
4. Write down the name of someone who found the object. Same as above.
5. Write down where the object was found. Same as above.
6. Write down what the person that found it did with the found object.
Then you open them all up and take turns reading them. Some of them turn out to be quite funny since different people are adding a line.
Joaquin wrote his note on pages from his book, which Ale found.
This is all very confusing.
If I make it to the Bunker, I'll bring enough pens and paper for everyone to play the old Lost and Found fold down game. Does anyone remember playing it? My father was great for playing it when we had company. I loved being allowed to participate.
1. At the top of a piece of paper, write the name of someone (usually someone famous or someone you know). Fold it over to hide the name and pass it to the person on your right.
2. Take the paper from the person on your left and write down an object your person lost and ditto the fold over and pass it on.
3. Write down where the object was lost. Ditto the fold, etc.
4. Write down the name of someone who found the object. Same as above.
5. Write down where the object was found. Same as above.
6. Write down what the person that found it did with the found object.
Then you open them all up and take turns reading them. Some of them turn out to be quite funny since different people are adding a line.
Sorry Anita...the episodes we've been looking at were waaaay back when...early days.
Feeling very bracketed-busted by the way, "the wise JudyB" is pretty awful at brackets, turns out...I was backing Wichita State all the way and they're done for.
But still cheering for Carlos' Baylor Bears!
Feeling very bracketed-busted by the way, "the wise JudyB" is pretty awful at brackets, turns out...I was backing Wichita State all the way and they're done for.
But still cheering for Carlos' Baylor Bears!
Thanks Judy, I'm already exhausted and the Baylor game hasn't even started yet. How about Stanford?
Carlos
Carlos
Anita:
About the note that Peddy had Joe write. In it Joe was forced to write that Ale was his one and only accomplice and that Ale was responsible for his land having grown the illicit drug, whateva it was. In other words, he tried to make Ale out to be the head honcho. Now Peddy did keep that note and maybe it was too soon after Joe took his life for Peddy to reveal it. I know, I know, why not as soon as Joe died? Now that Peddy knows that the Navy knows he has gotten bupkiss, he is trying to make Barajas confess about Ale being the bad head honcho, but so far Barajas has taken a lot more crap than Joe did, and he still isn't talking. Maybe Barajas is much more afraid of whoever is in charge of Peddy, up the line that is, than of Peddy. Seems Barajas is wanted in not only Mexico but the U.S. as well. They did mention that. Hope that answers your question.
About the note that Peddy had Joe write. In it Joe was forced to write that Ale was his one and only accomplice and that Ale was responsible for his land having grown the illicit drug, whateva it was. In other words, he tried to make Ale out to be the head honcho. Now Peddy did keep that note and maybe it was too soon after Joe took his life for Peddy to reveal it. I know, I know, why not as soon as Joe died? Now that Peddy knows that the Navy knows he has gotten bupkiss, he is trying to make Barajas confess about Ale being the bad head honcho, but so far Barajas has taken a lot more crap than Joe did, and he still isn't talking. Maybe Barajas is much more afraid of whoever is in charge of Peddy, up the line that is, than of Peddy. Seems Barajas is wanted in not only Mexico but the U.S. as well. They did mention that. Hope that answers your question.
Anita & Mads,
I still had that epi from Wednesday on my DVR where Peddy tells Joaquin to write the suicide note. Peddy DID NOT keep the letter. The letter stayed with Joaquin and Peddy told Joaquin to make sure and leave the letter in a place the guards would be sure to find it (once they found Joaquin's dead body of course).
That letter that Peddy approved has now disappeared. The last person to have it in their hand was Joaquin. That is why Peddy was so surprised and pithed when they told him there was no suicide note. My guess is that Joaquin ripped it to shreds and threw it away outside of his jail cell, or he burned it, or maybe he ate it!
Back to dinner...hasta pronto!
I still had that epi from Wednesday on my DVR where Peddy tells Joaquin to write the suicide note. Peddy DID NOT keep the letter. The letter stayed with Joaquin and Peddy told Joaquin to make sure and leave the letter in a place the guards would be sure to find it (once they found Joaquin's dead body of course).
That letter that Peddy approved has now disappeared. The last person to have it in their hand was Joaquin. That is why Peddy was so surprised and pithed when they told him there was no suicide note. My guess is that Joaquin ripped it to shreds and threw it away outside of his jail cell, or he burned it, or maybe he ate it!
Back to dinner...hasta pronto!
I missed Fridays show, so many, many thanks for the recap. I would be so lost without this community. I was at the Spanish Embassy (in DC) at the Spanish Film fest, watching a Cuban movie (with English subtitles), followed by a documentary on the Garifunas in Honduras, followed by a movie made in Honduras - all great. For those in the DC Metro area, the films are being shown in Silver Spring MD.
Yola
Yola
Permalink posted by : Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 9:42:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 9:42:00 PM EDT
Madelaine, Thank you so much for clearing up that letter business. Anita asked a good question. The whole suicide note business was very confusing to me. It still bothers me that Joaquin did this, but I suppose he saw no way out, but there had to have been a way out. Peddy simply wasn't going to let him figure it out.
JudyB, may I say how SCHOCKED I am that the Shockers did not come through?! I am so disappointed; so very disappointed. My school (UCLA) is going to the Sweet 16, but I was so rooting for the Shockers. Both Kentucky and Wichita State shot well from the field, but I guess this is why it is called March Madness. I am BUMMED. Amiga, we sure do have a lot of reasons to sit on the couch singing Kumbaya, don't we?! :))
Gang, thanks for letting is be a tad OT with the B-ball bidnez every now and then. :) It takes my mind off of Pervy Peddy. The guy is making me sick.
Fatima
JudyB, may I say how SCHOCKED I am that the Shockers did not come through?! I am so disappointed; so very disappointed. My school (UCLA) is going to the Sweet 16, but I was so rooting for the Shockers. Both Kentucky and Wichita State shot well from the field, but I guess this is why it is called March Madness. I am BUMMED. Amiga, we sure do have a lot of reasons to sit on the couch singing Kumbaya, don't we?! :))
Gang, thanks for letting is be a tad OT with the B-ball bidnez every now and then. :) It takes my mind off of Pervy Peddy. The guy is making me sick.
Fatima
Permalink posted by : Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 11:46:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 11:46:00 PM EDT
Aunty Ann:
You would make M. Hercule Poirot very proud Amiga! Thanks for going back and checking. It's funny what our brains remember isn't it? I just remember Peddy having that letter in his hot hands and what I focused on the most was that pen in Joaquin's hand. I thought when he left with it, now what is he going to use that for? I thought he'd use it as a shiv or something on himself, never dreaming he would write a second letter! But this TN is full of surprises and the way this was filmed as very clever. This show is very fond of the flashback and so maybe in the future, we will find out exactly how Joaquin got rid of the incriminating letter, just a thought.
You would make M. Hercule Poirot very proud Amiga! Thanks for going back and checking. It's funny what our brains remember isn't it? I just remember Peddy having that letter in his hot hands and what I focused on the most was that pen in Joaquin's hand. I thought when he left with it, now what is he going to use that for? I thought he'd use it as a shiv or something on himself, never dreaming he would write a second letter! But this TN is full of surprises and the way this was filmed as very clever. This show is very fond of the flashback and so maybe in the future, we will find out exactly how Joaquin got rid of the incriminating letter, just a thought.
Carlos and JudyB:
Well, Mr June is just about as excited as a lawyer can be about Stanford's unexpected luck.
He never played basketball at the Cardinal, just football and rugby, but in the last few days he has discovered a newfound enthusiasm for college basketball.
I told him we are also rooting for Baylor. He raised a brow and asked why. I told him, "Because".
EJ
Well, Mr June is just about as excited as a lawyer can be about Stanford's unexpected luck.
He never played basketball at the Cardinal, just football and rugby, but in the last few days he has discovered a newfound enthusiasm for college basketball.
I told him we are also rooting for Baylor. He raised a brow and asked why. I told him, "Because".
EJ
Premios Winners!!!!!
Protagonica- Erika Buenfil
Galan-Juan Diego Covarrubios
Villana-Marjorie de Sousa (Claudia Alvarez was robbed)
Villano-Manuel Ojeda
Novela-Amores Verdaderos
Guion o Adapcion-Amores Verdaderos
Primera Actriz-Ana Martin
Primer Actor-Jesus Ochoa
Co-Estelara-Cynthia Klitbo
Co-Estelar-Felipe Najera
Reparta-Susana Gonzalez
Reparto-Manuel Flaco Ibanez
Actriz Juvenil-Sherlyn
Actor Juvenil-Alejandro Speitzer
Tema Musical-No Me Compares
Cameras-Mentir Para Vivir
No prizes for PEAM, CI or QBA in sight. I guess for you guys this was a fair premios year.
Protagonica- Erika Buenfil
Galan-Juan Diego Covarrubios
Villana-Marjorie de Sousa (Claudia Alvarez was robbed)
Villano-Manuel Ojeda
Novela-Amores Verdaderos
Guion o Adapcion-Amores Verdaderos
Primera Actriz-Ana Martin
Primer Actor-Jesus Ochoa
Co-Estelara-Cynthia Klitbo
Co-Estelar-Felipe Najera
Reparta-Susana Gonzalez
Reparto-Manuel Flaco Ibanez
Actriz Juvenil-Sherlyn
Actor Juvenil-Alejandro Speitzer
Tema Musical-No Me Compares
Cameras-Mentir Para Vivir
No prizes for PEAM, CI or QBA in sight. I guess for you guys this was a fair premios year.
Aunty Ann HOLY COW! I was reading SO quickly that I did NOT see your "NOT" in bold face type!!! DUH!
Agree with Madelaine! H. Poirot would be SO very proud of you. :))
Sorry, I missed that, amiga, but that's what I get for reading too quickly.
Corazon Salvaje, thank you for that Premios list. I'm so glad that our Padre Plaid from MPV won!!! We were all so said when he was killed (and for no reason, too).
Fatima
Agree with Madelaine! H. Poirot would be SO very proud of you. :))
Sorry, I missed that, amiga, but that's what I get for reading too quickly.
Corazon Salvaje, thank you for that Premios list. I'm so glad that our Padre Plaid from MPV won!!! We were all so said when he was killed (and for no reason, too).
Fatima
Permalink posted by : Monday, March 24, 2014 at 12:54:00 AM EDT
: Monday, March 24, 2014 at 12:54:00 AM EDT
My Dearest Madelaine and Fatima,
Wow! What a compliment! And it is graciously accepted. Thank You. I do have to give credit to modern technology that assisted in my investigation. Thank goodness for DVR's. I knew there was a reason I had kept this weeks episodes. Can't wait for tomorrow's capitulo. Once again, thanks for the compliment amigas!
Back to folding cloths (and the case of the missing sock)...hasta pronto!
Wow! What a compliment! And it is graciously accepted. Thank You. I do have to give credit to modern technology that assisted in my investigation. Thank goodness for DVR's. I knew there was a reason I had kept this weeks episodes. Can't wait for tomorrow's capitulo. Once again, thanks for the compliment amigas!
Back to folding cloths (and the case of the missing sock)...hasta pronto!
UCLA (FATIMA), BAYLOR (CARLOS) STANFORD (MR. ELNA JUNE) KENTUCKY (MIKE AND EMILIA)...Okay, then, we've got lots of teams to cheer for. No matter what happens, somebody we love is going to be happy.
Good morning.
Thanks for the Premios list, Corazon. I am glad AV and Erika son, and I am not surprised that Marjorie won. she is a go getter. she danced her heart out in that Bailando show.
As to the case of the missing letter, Joaquin might have flushed it or eaten it.
Well, I am off to teach articles and noncount nouns. Later, Gators.
Thanks for the Premios list, Corazon. I am glad AV and Erika son, and I am not surprised that Marjorie won. she is a go getter. she danced her heart out in that Bailando show.
As to the case of the missing letter, Joaquin might have flushed it or eaten it.
Well, I am off to teach articles and noncount nouns. Later, Gators.
Permalink posted by : Monday, March 24, 2014 at 7:13:00 AM EDT
: Monday, March 24, 2014 at 7:13:00 AM EDT
QBA should have won for music at the very least. Costumes also; Maria's dresses were fabulous and Oscar's wardrobe was incredible.
Don't be surprised if CI wins something in the next round of Premios; this has happened before.
Don't be surprised if CI wins something in the next round of Premios; this has happened before.
Susanlynn--Thanks for the possible resolution to the disappearance of the original suicide note mystery.
Except for Ale's and Joaquin's, very cell in a prison has a sink/commode fixture. The two aren't in a holding cell in a jail anymore. (They should have decent beds, too, like Santos did in QBA and roommates, like Cap'n Delicious in La Temp.)
It makes sense. Why didn't they just show us a brief scene where Joe flushes the note down a toilet. It would have saved a lot of hand wringing on the Patio.
BTW, what's a noncount noun? Just goes to show you how long it has been since I was learning grammar.
Except for Ale's and Joaquin's, very cell in a prison has a sink/commode fixture. The two aren't in a holding cell in a jail anymore. (They should have decent beds, too, like Santos did in QBA and roommates, like Cap'n Delicious in La Temp.)
It makes sense. Why didn't they just show us a brief scene where Joe flushes the note down a toilet. It would have saved a lot of hand wringing on the Patio.
BTW, what's a noncount noun? Just goes to show you how long it has been since I was learning grammar.
Yeah,i completly forgot about toilets existing..
Noncount nouns are nouns that you cannot count like sugar,you cant say 2 sugars but you have to say a cube of sugar,a little of sugar etc,i know that from English lessens,one another example is cheese.
Noncount nouns are nouns that you cannot count like sugar,you cant say 2 sugars but you have to say a cube of sugar,a little of sugar etc,i know that from English lessens,one another example is cheese.
Corazon Salvaje--
Thank you for the Premios list. Can't quite accept the idea that Sherlyn is still being considered a Juvenile at 28. When is the cut-off, does anyone know?
Thank you for the Premios list. Can't quite accept the idea that Sherlyn is still being considered a Juvenile at 28. When is the cut-off, does anyone know?
Demetrios - What fun. I never thought of it that way. We just said the singular is the same as the plural, like SHEEP. But people do count sheep, no? (haha)
Wouldn't Cheese and a few other nouns make the plural list? If you are serving a variety of cheeses, you could pluralize it.
I guess we need Susanlynn or the NovelaMaven to step in here.
Wouldn't Cheese and a few other nouns make the plural list? If you are serving a variety of cheeses, you could pluralize it.
I guess we need Susanlynn or the NovelaMaven to step in here.
The correct form is " Im serving varieties of cheese today"
Question form is "Am i serving a variety of cheese today?
Negative form is " Im not serving varieties of cheese today
Correct me if i am mistaken
Question form is "Am i serving a variety of cheese today?
Negative form is " Im not serving varieties of cheese today
Correct me if i am mistaken
Could Ale have given the note to Mons?
Permalink posted by : Monday, March 24, 2014 at 2:16:00 PM EDT
: Monday, March 24, 2014 at 2:16:00 PM EDT
Week of March 17, 2014:
Low Points:
Amelia and Virgie argue about Joaquin.
Maria is back to her bitch self with Ros.
No one calls Mac to come and pitch Maria out on her ass.
JL and Angie fight.
Vic and Mac think JL pressed charges against Ale when he saw them burning the money.
Gracie tells Fina Dim is probably out with a beautiful woman.
Pedro’s ewww moment watching Nads and Vic.
JL can’t rouse Angie.
Angie is in the hospital.
Fab gets Virgie drunk.
Angie is in a coma.
SB is discharged.
Mons and Ros can’t visit Ale.
Pedro wants SB’s false confession that Ale was involved.
Alpo must do what Pedro wants. He’s made a deal with the devil.
Nadia regrets her deal with Pervo.
Virgie has a drunken rant.
Fab keeps Amelia from running after Virgie.
Alpo drugs Virgie.
Amelia dumps a load on an already anguished Joaquin.
Pedro needs Joaquin to die and wants him to kill himself or Virgie will die.
Joaquin is forced to write a suicide note.
Fab is trying to get the original wills from Mons.
JL gets the entire blame for Ale’s situation.
Angie gets the news her dad committed suicide.
Pedro is the worst sociopath. . . Ever!
Mac gossips to Fab.
Fab flirts with Dim.
Joaquin commits suicide.
Virgie’s intense grief (actress did an excellent job).
Mons and Ros do not know that Joaquin cleared Ale in a secret note.
Sandro visits Pedro.
Sandro tells Pedro Dim is visiting Ale.
Ale won’t shut up long enough for Dim to talk to him.
Sadness at the Arichega home.
Dim can’t see SB.
Pedro wonders about Gracie’s baby.
Pedro plans on manipulating a DNA test.
Nads preggers?!
Low Points:
Amelia and Virgie argue about Joaquin.
Maria is back to her bitch self with Ros.
No one calls Mac to come and pitch Maria out on her ass.
JL and Angie fight.
Vic and Mac think JL pressed charges against Ale when he saw them burning the money.
Gracie tells Fina Dim is probably out with a beautiful woman.
Pedro’s ewww moment watching Nads and Vic.
JL can’t rouse Angie.
Angie is in the hospital.
Fab gets Virgie drunk.
Angie is in a coma.
SB is discharged.
Mons and Ros can’t visit Ale.
Pedro wants SB’s false confession that Ale was involved.
Alpo must do what Pedro wants. He’s made a deal with the devil.
Nadia regrets her deal with Pervo.
Virgie has a drunken rant.
Fab keeps Amelia from running after Virgie.
Alpo drugs Virgie.
Amelia dumps a load on an already anguished Joaquin.
Pedro needs Joaquin to die and wants him to kill himself or Virgie will die.
Joaquin is forced to write a suicide note.
Fab is trying to get the original wills from Mons.
JL gets the entire blame for Ale’s situation.
Angie gets the news her dad committed suicide.
Pedro is the worst sociopath. . . Ever!
Mac gossips to Fab.
Fab flirts with Dim.
Joaquin commits suicide.
Virgie’s intense grief (actress did an excellent job).
Mons and Ros do not know that Joaquin cleared Ale in a secret note.
Sandro visits Pedro.
Sandro tells Pedro Dim is visiting Ale.
Ale won’t shut up long enough for Dim to talk to him.
Sadness at the Arichega home.
Dim can’t see SB.
Pedro wonders about Gracie’s baby.
Pedro plans on manipulating a DNA test.
Nads preggers?!
Permalink posted by : Monday, March 24, 2014 at 2:17:00 PM EDT
: Monday, March 24, 2014 at 2:17:00 PM EDT
Highpoints:
Bad Guy is not dead (felt a little sorry for Joaquin having to kill him).
Fab and Gracie finally meet.
JL says “te amo” to Angie for the first time.
JL wants to get Sam and Joaquin to confess to save Ale.
Ref has a good idea re: sending Angie to speak with Joaquin.
Dim’s proud look as he tells Fina/Tia/Gracie about his new job.
Dim tells Gracie not to meddle.
Dim tells Gracie he’s taking his wife out to celebrate.
Angie gets to dance.
Dim/Fina at dinner—and Gracie is NOT happy.
Angie/JL private moment.
Ale stands firm with Pedro.
JL wants Angie to fight.
SB tells JL the truth about his non-connection with Ale.
It’s Amelia who voices that Angie did not want to be in the hospital.
Guard gives Ale Mons’ and Ros’ messages of love and support.
Angie wakes up!
Poignant JL/Angie scene.
Joaquin promises Ale that he’ll make things right.
Joaquin steals the pen.
Amelia’s reaction to Angie’s news about the club.
Angie gets to know that JL is truly in love with her before she dies.
Mons is smart—for once—and does not give into Fab’s demands to get the originals of the wills.
SB won’t talk.
The JL and Ale avance scene of JL taunting Ale was a dream.
Angie is out of the hospital.
Ref enlists Dim’s help to get info to Ale.
Joaquin does the right thing and clears Ale in a secret note.
The more Pedro goads EZ, the more likely EZ will retaliate down the line.
Pedro orders Virgie released.
Esme and Amelia bond.
Amelia apologizes to Esme.
Dim is not interested in Fab’s flirting
Mons is thrilled about Dim’s new job.
Dim’s face as Mons hugs him.
Dim forges Pedro’s permission to see Ale.
Dim gets into see Ale.
Dim tells Ale, in front of Pedro, that they can’t find a suicide note.
Ale can have visitors.
JL gets more scoopage.
Gracie takes her tacky self to the funeral.
Mons/Ale moment.
Bad Guy is not dead (felt a little sorry for Joaquin having to kill him).
Fab and Gracie finally meet.
JL says “te amo” to Angie for the first time.
JL wants to get Sam and Joaquin to confess to save Ale.
Ref has a good idea re: sending Angie to speak with Joaquin.
Dim’s proud look as he tells Fina/Tia/Gracie about his new job.
Dim tells Gracie not to meddle.
Dim tells Gracie he’s taking his wife out to celebrate.
Angie gets to dance.
Dim/Fina at dinner—and Gracie is NOT happy.
Angie/JL private moment.
Ale stands firm with Pedro.
JL wants Angie to fight.
SB tells JL the truth about his non-connection with Ale.
It’s Amelia who voices that Angie did not want to be in the hospital.
Guard gives Ale Mons’ and Ros’ messages of love and support.
Angie wakes up!
Poignant JL/Angie scene.
Joaquin promises Ale that he’ll make things right.
Joaquin steals the pen.
Amelia’s reaction to Angie’s news about the club.
Angie gets to know that JL is truly in love with her before she dies.
Mons is smart—for once—and does not give into Fab’s demands to get the originals of the wills.
SB won’t talk.
The JL and Ale avance scene of JL taunting Ale was a dream.
Angie is out of the hospital.
Ref enlists Dim’s help to get info to Ale.
Joaquin does the right thing and clears Ale in a secret note.
The more Pedro goads EZ, the more likely EZ will retaliate down the line.
Pedro orders Virgie released.
Esme and Amelia bond.
Amelia apologizes to Esme.
Dim is not interested in Fab’s flirting
Mons is thrilled about Dim’s new job.
Dim’s face as Mons hugs him.
Dim forges Pedro’s permission to see Ale.
Dim gets into see Ale.
Dim tells Ale, in front of Pedro, that they can’t find a suicide note.
Ale can have visitors.
JL gets more scoopage.
Gracie takes her tacky self to the funeral.
Mons/Ale moment.
Permalink posted by : Monday, March 24, 2014 at 2:17:00 PM EDT
: Monday, March 24, 2014 at 2:17:00 PM EDT
Nanette:
Thanks so much for your awesome lists they are very appreciated. As far as the note, only Ale knows about and has, we don't know what he did with it so far. All we know is he stuck it back into his prison uniform pocket. Maybe this little meeting with Monse will be another catalyst for the story to move forward.
Thanks so much for your awesome lists they are very appreciated. As far as the note, only Ale knows about and has, we don't know what he did with it so far. All we know is he stuck it back into his prison uniform pocket. Maybe this little meeting with Monse will be another catalyst for the story to move forward.
Cheese vs. cheeses gets pretty cheesy.
Demetrios--I can't say whether you are mistaken or not.
However, if I go into a cheese specialty shop and pick out several different cheeses, I would use the plural, i.e. I'm interested in several different cheeses today (but I would say I'd like 3 different kinds of cheese, please--[note that here kinds is plural]).
If I were going to buy 2 lbs. of the same cheese, I would stick to the singular, i.e. 2 pounds of Swiss cheese, please.
Demetrios--I can't say whether you are mistaken or not.
However, if I go into a cheese specialty shop and pick out several different cheeses, I would use the plural, i.e. I'm interested in several different cheeses today (but I would say I'd like 3 different kinds of cheese, please--[note that here kinds is plural]).
If I were going to buy 2 lbs. of the same cheese, I would stick to the singular, i.e. 2 pounds of Swiss cheese, please.
Another sentence you could use is after the statement... Que mal olor!
"Which one of you paisas cut the cheese"?
Permalink posted by : Monday, March 24, 2014 at 3:15:00 PM EDT
: Monday, March 24, 2014 at 3:15:00 PM EDT
Urban Anthropologist- In the ones where people could vote online, CI won 1. ElMasGuapo being Daniel Arenas (hey, when you got it, you got it!) That I condone and is justified. QBA wasn't even nominated for anything at all except 2 things in the online voting; ElMasGuapo (sadly Pochito Salinas wasn't nominated but Pablo Montero was -ugh- and Final Favorito.) I would have loved to have seen it win Final Favorito.
Wow...I had no idea that I would start a grammar discussion.
Count nouns can be counted. They have a singular and a plural form. The plural form can be regular and add an "s" (one boy, two boys) or irregular (1man, a men...1 baby , 2 babies....1 sheep, w sheep, etc.)
Noncount nouns cannot be counted and have only one form. There is no plural form. Noncount nouns include liquids, gases, weather (fog, rain, thunder), gerunds (running, reading, laughing)', abstractions (something that has no physical form...love, hate, fear, luck), categories ( jewelry, traffic, money, mail, luggage, equipment,etc), small particles (rice, salt, sugar, sand , dust, etc) , and substances (everything is made of a substance plastic, glass,wood, cotton, metal, gold, silver, etc)
As for cheese...it is noncount ...You can have a slice of cheese , a pound of cheese, etc...but we sometimes say "I bought two cheeses, as shorthand for "I bought two kinds of cheese"
Demetrius.. I must ask. Is English your first language ?
Count nouns can be counted. They have a singular and a plural form. The plural form can be regular and add an "s" (one boy, two boys) or irregular (1man, a men...1 baby , 2 babies....1 sheep, w sheep, etc.)
Noncount nouns cannot be counted and have only one form. There is no plural form. Noncount nouns include liquids, gases, weather (fog, rain, thunder), gerunds (running, reading, laughing)', abstractions (something that has no physical form...love, hate, fear, luck), categories ( jewelry, traffic, money, mail, luggage, equipment,etc), small particles (rice, salt, sugar, sand , dust, etc) , and substances (everything is made of a substance plastic, glass,wood, cotton, metal, gold, silver, etc)
As for cheese...it is noncount ...You can have a slice of cheese , a pound of cheese, etc...but we sometimes say "I bought two cheeses, as shorthand for "I bought two kinds of cheese"
Demetrius.. I must ask. Is English your first language ?
Permalink posted by : Monday, March 24, 2014 at 3:51:00 PM EDT
: Monday, March 24, 2014 at 3:51:00 PM EDT
Susanlynn:
I am delighted by your grammar lessons. Novela Maven kindly offers us help in Spanish grammar, but I love considering the ways we convey meaning in English, as well. It seems that this is particularly useful when you say, as Demetrios did, "In Elglish we say..." vs. "In Spanish we say..."
I have forgotten so much about English grammar. English must be a bear to learn.
EJ
I am delighted by your grammar lessons. Novela Maven kindly offers us help in Spanish grammar, but I love considering the ways we convey meaning in English, as well. It seems that this is particularly useful when you say, as Demetrios did, "In Elglish we say..." vs. "In Spanish we say..."
I have forgotten so much about English grammar. English must be a bear to learn.
EJ
I once asked the question "Which language has the largest unabridged dictionary?" and the answer was "English."
It's mostly because English mugs other languages and steals all the coolest words. However, at least we're not the only one that has irregular verbs and noncount nouns.
It's mostly because English mugs other languages and steals all the coolest words. However, at least we're not the only one that has irregular verbs and noncount nouns.
English is growing every day, especially as we coin new words for new technology. English vocabulary is enormous. We have taken words from Latin, Greek, old French, Arabic (-all the al- words algebra, alfalfa, alcohol). We have so many synonyms ..beautiful, gorgeous, attractive, goodlooking. , pretty. Also, we have many words that have multiple meanings.
As for grammar, English grammar is pretty structured. Once you learn the rules, you are set. My students have a lot of trouble with verb tenses..very confusing , especially for people whose language have only a few tenses like Asian languages.
As for grammar, English grammar is pretty structured. Once you learn the rules, you are set. My students have a lot of trouble with verb tenses..very confusing , especially for people whose language have only a few tenses like Asian languages.
Permalink posted by : Monday, March 24, 2014 at 5:34:00 PM EDT
: Monday, March 24, 2014 at 5:34:00 PM EDT
Susanlynn--Thanks for clarifying noncount nouns. But then how did "the sands of time" and "bath salts" get in our lexicon? English is great for exceptions to the rule. My mother who taught ESL to a few well educated Spanish-speaking persons, said they were confounded by English having more exceptions than rules.
Anita...so true. We have rules and exceptions to the rules.
Permalink posted by : Monday, March 24, 2014 at 6:15:00 PM EDT
: Monday, March 24, 2014 at 6:15:00 PM EDT
It's the gender and the verbs that kill me in Spanish.
There are languages that are worse, though. You have to admit in English verbs are easier and gender is almost non existent.
Run, ran.
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There are languages that are worse, though. You have to admit in English verbs are easier and gender is almost non existent.
Run, ran.
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