I tried to do this following MsCryseyed (always spell that wrong!)'s instructions...maybe (shoot, PROBABLY) did it wrong, cause as soon as I did it...got my Perl error message...pas de Patti

We all have our little quips about the poor writing and character development (and rightly so!), but, why not take a chance to tell about some of the developments we enjoy?

I really enjoy the way DS writers & TPTB took a patricidal maniac (re: David) and introduced a 200 yr old meanie (re: Barn).

David was in a word: snotty.

We don't really have a reason to like him; perhaps to pity him.

Barn, although could try to be helpful (Vicki), was/is self-serving (to say the least).

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But, when we get back to the future from 1897, I really do like the way Barnabas and David click. I enjoy their familiar relationship; unlike the relationship Quentin has w/Jamison, it doesn't seem to interfere with Roger (unlike with Edward, who is jealous).

So, this would be my example of a character development which for all practical purposes IS sloppy (it's really never explained why David stops hating/mistrusting Barn), but, yet, I thoroughly enjoy the outcome.

Patti

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New Joisey is small....we've alot of 'burgs... -tons, -villes.
Y'all out yonder have
Sans, Los, Santos, Els, etc.

Any of you three from is it Santa Clara?

Patti

Okay...I've watched further now (except, it's a new VCR & I haven't really watched since getting it; VCRs just randomly kicking out/stopping during a scene & it goes right to another)
I MISSED QUENTIN BEING DEFORMED.

Minerva is getting on my nerves.

Where did Tim go?

Why couldn't Barn just make Carl forget (yeah, I know, JK needed some time off)?

One thing I notice...and I'd like some feedback from those of you who know...it seems like when 1897 is over, Joan Bennett really never has a big part...is this because she wanted less OR did the fan mail diminish.
(On the same note, JK's characters got better...at least my fav no spoilage...but he's the kittens husband).

Okay...through the years I've seen people make the comment "It would've been good if Julia & Barn took Quentin into their confidence"...but, with what I've seen, why doesn't he know??? Once he gets over being 'grant' why doesn't he remember?

Patti

Not sure why, but I'm not enjoying 1897 as my first time around. ?!?

Quentin is very self-absorbed, can't stand Judith, Carl's getting on my nerves.

I just saw where Carl introduces Pansy to Beth & B:

"I'm Gonna Dance For You

Barn's thoughts:I may be a mass murderer, but never would I marry beneath my station to disgrace the family name.

Beth's thoughts:I may be an adulterous flooze, but this chick's trailer park trash

Patti

Since I'm sick as a dog , I'm watching about 2 weeks ago.
A couple of things; regarding the cottage.
That's a WOOD BURNING fireplace (in regards to recent post about fireplaces); you can see the flames not being uniform and smoke.
Ok...one thing I never noticed before...in the chimney, above the fireplace, are 1-2 cabinets.
I don't remember them before...does anyone else?
Also...Quentin just said, "knows my secret, you (beth), gypsies, Evan AND BARNABAS"...when did Barn find out?

Imagine have a 'spare cottage' to have privacy...

Patti the puker[sick]

I don't normall watch General Hospital, but it was on when I came in today.
There's a character, I believe she's a lawyer, blonde.
She looks alot like TLATKLS.
Does anyone know who she is? Ringo?
Patti