DARK SHADOWS FORUMS
General Discussions => Current Talk Archive => Current Talk '24 I => Current Talk '02 II => Topic started by: Connie on December 21, 2002, 03:03:03 AM
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Well, if nobody's gonna talk about how great Selby's performances were in today's shows, I may be forced to regale you with a blow-by-blow description of my son's birth, nine years ago today! (Which took place in the bathroom - a few short feet from where I sit at this very moment) ROFL
If you ask me, today was a virtual Quentin extravaganza. He was in just about every scene! Ah....
I thought his portrayal of a terrified, cowardly Quentin was absolutely breathtaking!!
-CLC
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You know, I wondered about that!!!
Was it really their intention for Quentin to come across as a snivelling, whimpering coward? I thought it was completely out of character (tho brilliantly portrayed, for certain!)
I'm sure David Selby had a ball doing these scenes (as John Karlen surely enjoyed similar ones as Willie!) but it didn't seem to ring true. I would have expected Quentin to be terrified but bravura, refusing to let anyone know he was afraid of something so "ridiculous" as a Gypsy curse.....;)
raineypark
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I may be forced to regale you with a blow-by-blow description of my son's birth, nine years ago today! (Which took place in the bathroom - a few short feet from where I sit at this very moment) ROFL
Connie, You are kiddin, aren't you?
If you ask me, today was a virtual Quentin extravaganza. He was in just about every scene! Ah....
I thought his portrayal of a terrified, cowardly Quentin was absolutely breathtaking!!
I thought so too![thumb]
I was a bit suprised though to see him so terrified over as what Edward described as "mumbo jumbo curses!" But I do think the reason for him being so frightened has alot to do with his involvement in the occult. Because of his involvement in rituals and such he knows very well how powerful a curse can be. Too bad he didn't come up with some kind of protection spell before Magda had a chance to work her stuff. And another thing, where the heck is Angelique? I thought she was called there to help him out?
I loved today's scenes and thought Quentin was fabulous! What a let down it is now that we have to wait another two weeks before the show is back on again! :-(
You know, that family is just terrible when it comes to lying and covering up things. Anyone who walked into that scene in the drawing room would just have to look at those three guilty faces and know that something wasn't quite right here. They would have been better off if Edward had just told Magda & Sandor that Jenny never arrived and they couldn't find her either.
Oh, I nearly forgot, Happy Birthday to your son! :-)
Cassandra[/font]
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Connie, You are kiddin, aren't you?
Nope.
I was a bit suprised though to see him so terrified over as what Edward described as "mumbo jumbo curses!" But I do think the reason for him being so frightened has alot to do with his involvement in the occult.
Yes - definitely. Plus...he was obviously so shaken at what he'd done, and so scared and riddled with guilt, that I think it added to his terror concerning the curse.
And another thing, where the heck is Angelique? I thought she was called there to help him out?
Good question! She's never around when you need her.
You know, that family is just terrible when it comes to lying and covering up things. Anyone who walked into that scene in the drawing room would just have to look at those three guilty faces and know that something wasn't quite right here.
Yer tellin' me! Edward is the worst damned liar. Plus Quentin was just dripping with guilt -- the expressions, mannerisms. I hate that Edward. Did you notice how when Quentin was spilling his guts about what happened, and Edward was only concerned about covering it up, and Quentin tells him that Jenny was Magda's sister, how Edward started in with his disgust at how Quentin married a gypsy!!
Also -- what a lousy brother! When he was in Quentin's room and Quentin was begging him to stay and not leave him alone, how cold and dismissive Edward was!!
(I loved that little scene - Quentin was like a scared little boy)
I love these shows where you forget you're watching actors. Everyone was so good! We were totally absorbed.
Oh, I nearly forgot, Happy Birthday to your son! :-)
LOL. Thanks.
-CLC
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[wavey] [wavey] I too Connie thought that Quentin
was fabulous as always in yesterday's show!!!!!!!!
He does such a phemonial job at it too!!!
YUMMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
( HOW ABOUT THE LUCIOUS KISS PLANTED ON
BETH ANNE NEEDS A SEDIATIVE PLEASE!!!!!!!!)
:P :P :P Love Anne
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I thought Quentin's display of cowardice was well played and appropriate. At various times, he has tried to harm others such as his grandmother, Laura, and Barnabas. He used the occult against Laura and Barnabas rather than face them because he was afraid of them but frail Grandmamama he had no trouble putting his hands around her throat. He is the true bully. He is very brave when he feels protected and in a position of power but shows his true colors when he feels defenseless. I do not blame Edward for abandoning him. Quentin stole his wife and abandoned Jenny. Quentin has behaved in a despicable manner and has probably done so for years.
Angelique being unavailabe is par for the course. She likes to cause as much turmoil as possible for her master's entertainment.
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I agree these are some great episodes. .Magda's seething anger and hatred, Q's cowardly ways (to be expected from such a lothario but he will improve with AGE) and Edward's coldness.. .the only thing that marred it for me was Quentin's girlie scream at the end of the Magda curse dream . ..who was *she* screamin' like that?
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the only thing that marred it for me was Quentin's girlie scream at the end of the Magda curse dream . ..who was *she* screamin' like that?
ROFL, I was thinking the same thing-- he was great, then I realized "oh nooooo, he's going to ruin it with one of his awful screams!"
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He does such a phemonial job at it too!!!
YUMMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yep! I'd say "phemonial" is definitely the word for it.
Hi Anne! [wavey]
love
CLC
(Who's nuts for planning on going Christmas shopping tonight)
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LAWD A'MIGHTY, Connie!!! What on earth were you waiting for?
I just tried to get to the new Gourmet Market that opened just up the road.....couldn't even get into the PARKING lot, much less the market!! How many people could there be who are willing to pay $200 for a tiny bottle of 100 year old Balsamic Vinegar? (NO!! I was just hoping to get some bread!!!)
raineypark
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To heck with Quentin, I want to know why your son was born in the bathroom?!
Oh yes, the show was great too. I thought him being a coward was totally believable, and let's face it, it wasn't that long ago that he was a zombie. I especially liked him not wanting Beth to see him like this AND Edward's superb response!
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To heck with Quentin, I want to know why your son was born in the bathroom?!
'Cause I was having too much trouble delivering him on the couch!
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LAWD A'MIGHTY, Connie!!! What on earth were you waiting for?
Umm....I don't know. LOL
No, actually, I did do some shopping but it's hard to accomplish things when you have at least one kid with you who wants to do THEIR shopping.
And by the way, this is the thanks I get - my 11-yr-old son was whining and badgering me to take him shopping the other evening. I was not feeling well, the mall was very crowded, I hate the mall, and I was starting to feel a little panicky. (I have adrenal problems). So, I just wanted to hold his hand while we were walking (he's nearly as tall as I am for cryin' out loud), and he would NOT let me. He says it's too embarrassing. Of course when I'm in the kitchen trying to get something done, he's hanging all over me with his head on my shoulder all the time.
What the.....!! Does anyone else have this problem?
I'm sorry. I like to hold hands, put my arm around my kids, etc. It's fine in the house, but I better not touch anyone in public! That's gratitude for ya.
I just tried to get to the new Gourmet Market that opened just up the road.....couldn't even get into the PARKING lot, much less the market!!
Well, see, you were out at the wrong time.
Tonight I got a lot done. The malls are open 'till 11:00 and people are clearing out by around 9. THAT'S the time to go. Plus, Sunday they're staying open 'till 8 and a lot of people don't realize it, or want to get home so after 6-6:30 it's great!
-CLC
VP & General Manager, Shopping Help For The Incompetent
(I'm not only the vice president....I 'm also a client)
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What the.....!! Does anyone else have this problem?
I'd imagine with boys EVERYONE has this problem once they hit a certain age. Wait long enough and just as suddenly it won't be an issue any more.
In my Italian family the women have always walked arm in arm with one another. My daughter suddenly decided at about 12 that it was uncool and that was the end of it.....until she turned 15 and suddenly she LOVED the idea of walking arm in arm with Mom because it was "so Euro chic"!! Now, apparently, all her girlfriends are doing the same thing. What comes around goes around!! ::)
raineypark
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Connie, I have an eleven year old son also. He would not want to hold my hand while walking in the mall. Than again he doesn't like to go shopping unless it is for Cd's or movies. Bring him to church and he hangs all over me. It is called boredom. I can't complain too much he will still kisses me good-bye in front of his friends. I was a saint today I took my older son and the almost fourteen year old to the mall, plus I picked up a present for my sister in law who didn't have time to go shopping. Actually, it wasn't too bad, parking was the worst.
Birdie
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'twas my lucky day. Went shopping for Christmas dinner and though the place was packed, all the isles I needed to shop in were practically empty and I found everything I needed. Then I managed to find the one checkout line that was two people deep while all the others were no less than seven or more. I'm talking Costco on the last Sunday before Christmas!
Then I ran into Walmart and they had the CD that I couldn't even find at the major record stores. To top it off, there was a clerk there that was *available* and knew exactly where I could find exactly what I wanted. And I had the same luck at the checkout - no waiting. I was expecting shopping to be a nightmare today and to take forever. I was totally blown away at my luck today.
Happy Dom (no pun intended) ;)
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Connie Wrote:
Well, see, you were out at the wrong time.
Tonight I got a lot done. The malls are open 'till 11:00 and people are clearing out by around 9. THAT'S the time to go. Plus, Sunday they're staying open 'till 8 and a lot of people don't realize it, or want to get home so after 6-6:30 it's great!
LOL!! You sound exactly like me now! I do most of my shopping at night all year round just to avoid the crowds! My Father keeps telling me that Im nuts to go out at night (Italian Men) and why can't I go out shopping in the daytime like "normal" people do, LOL! Here I am in my early 40's and I still hear this! I just can't take the crowds and hate the long lines. Tonight I went to our local CVS which is usually packed to the hilt, but on account of the holiday season they're open until midnight until Christmas Eve. (I wish it was all year round) Well, at 10pm I had the whole entire store to myself!![thumb] I swear only two people came in while I was there and it was wonderful! What a blessing!
Cassandra[/font]
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Connie, I have an eleven year old son also. He would not want to hold my hand while walking in the mall. Than again he doesn't like to go shopping unless it is for Cd's or movies. Bring him to church and he hangs all over me. It is called boredom. I can't complain too much he will still kisses me good-bye in front of his friends.
Well, THAT's good! LOL Don't know if mine would or not - haven't been around him and his friends for awhile. (I won't let them in the house) LOL
It seems an odd time - being 11 and a boy. They're rather goofy, confused, needy.....signs of hormones starting to kick in, but they're still little boys, ya know? I mean, here my son won't let me take his arm or hold his hand in public, but God forbid I'm not there to tuck him in and kiss him goodnight!! (And if he's in bed, and I don't show up within 5 minutes, he'll get OUT of bed and come get me!) ROFL
-CLC [hdscrt]
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Then I ran into Walmart and they had the CD that I couldn't even find at the major record stores. To top it off, there was a clerk there that was *available* and knew exactly where I could find exactly what I wanted. And I had the same luck at the checkout - no waiting. I was expecting shopping to be a nightmare today and to take forever. I was totally blown away at my luck today.
Well, I would say you were blessed with a very positive planetary configuration by the sound of things.
I'm scared to death of going anywhere near Walmart. I mean, even on a regular day - no sort of holiday, that place always seems to be mobbed. I've only been there maybe 2 or 3 times in my life, and never had much luck finding what I was looking for.
-CLC
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... but God forbid I'm not there to tuck him in and kiss him goodnight!! (And if he's in bed, and I don't show up within 5 minutes, he'll get OUT of bed and come get me!) ROFL -CLC [hdscrt]
LOL but that sounds like my husband when he goes to bed before I do!
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LOL but that sounds like my husband when he goes to bed before I do!
Well, if ya ask me, he's spoiled. (And yer the one who spoiled him). (Besides his mother probably).
HEY YOU GUYS!! Dontcha just love the way I pass judgement on a guy I've never met??? LOL
And anyway, he's Italian, so....there ya go - case closed.
Running and ducking for cover,
I am,
CLC :-X
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My Father keeps telling me that Im nuts to go out at night (Italian Men) and why can't I go out shopping in the daytime like "normal" people do, LOL! Here I am in my early 40's and I still hear this!
[wavey]
And you'll probably keep ON hearing it. Same here. All I ever get are comments about the hours I keep. It never stops. All I can say is, I went out last night to do last-minute stuff at about 9:45, there were no crowds, no long lines, and the shopping was easy and a pleasure. Got home a little after 11:00. No muss, no fuss.
You'd think people would have more important things to concern themselves with other than the fact that I'm up all night. They can all kiss my you-know-what. (Not naming any names, the husband, my brother, my sister's boyfriend...it goes on and on). LOL
-CLC ;)
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These posts often remind me of a game of telephone--
we started regaling David Selby's superb performance and ended with Connie's relatives giving her grief about her sleeping hours.
Don't get me wrong--I love the tangents, since we all learn so many interesting facts about each other, but it still gives me a giggle sometimes to watch the twisty progression of the discussions.
Love, Robin
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These posts often remind me of a game of telephone--
we started regaling David Selby's superb performance and ended with Connie's relatives giving her grief about her sleeping hours.
Don't get me wrong--I love the tangents, since we all learn so many interesting facts about each other, but it still gives me a giggle sometimes to watch the twisty progression of the discussions.
Love, Robin
Thats what I love about this board. When you open a thread, you never know what you might find. Now with your new post, we can talk about tangents.
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These posts often remind me of a game of telephone--
Hope nobody minds. I try to stay on topic in other people's threads but I figured since I started the thread it would be okay. I mean, how many different ways can you gush over the wondrous Mr. Selby? LOL
Anyway, I like hearing about Rainey's daughter, Birdie's son, and Dom's glorious shopping trip! (Oh yeah...and even Carol's spoiled husband) :P
-CLC :)
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I couldn't agree with you more, Connie, I really love hearing about our spouses and kids, our dogs and other hobbies. I realize DARK SHADOWS *IS* a lifestyle, but we are involved in other things, and that's as it should be.
To bring the thread back around, wait until you see Selby's performances in future episodes. Dan Curtis made an excellent choice for Quentin. Selby just gets better and better--and whatta nice piece of eye candy! Yummy! (to quote Anne)
Love, Robin
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Wouldn't you like to be snowbound with Quentin today?
In my case, I'd want to be with Willie but since this is a Quentin topic, I'll take both! LOL
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A Quentin-Willie sandwich, with Carol as the filling. . .
Is that what you had in mind?
Love, Robin
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A Quentin-Willie sandwich, with Carol as the filling. . .Is that what you had in mind?Love, Robin
Robin! You naughty lady! You read my mind! [blshy]
I LOVE IT!!!
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Robin! You naughty lady! You read my mind! [blshy]
I LOVE IT!!!
Tsk tsk. I for one, am shocked.
Draw us a picture, Carol.
;)