Celia, my dear…as far as I’m concerned, those Y&R PINHEADS have WATERED DOWN both Jack and Billy…and to the point of DROWNING THEM BOTH!!!!! BEYOND BLAH!!!!!

Later, my friend.

I miss talking to you, as well my little online sister! Freedom Tower, have to go there, for sure. I saw a special on Flight 93 and even FIFTEEN years later they interviewed one of the fireman who responded to that tragedy and STILL was brought to tears recounting that dreadful day!

Yes, switching gears to soaps, Jack NEEDS to show his manhood, so to speak and disown Billy. UNFORGETTABLE, hands down! Billy would be dead to me if he were my brother!

Sam looked old to me. She looked tired.

I do agree on black. NEVER a bad choice with a splash of ANY color!

Franco is a creep. I wouldnt let him 100 yards near my son!

I cannot wait for Liz to know she has an evil sister and her daddy comes to town!

God bless you and the USA Cee!

Dearest CeeCee….You have the most beautiful knack for putting things in the proper perspective….I thought of you on 9/11 and wondered if I happened to see you without knowing it whilst watching the memorial services at the former Ground Zero….but I digress. I’ve not been watching GH on a regular basis in an age….too busy and not at all motivated due to the utter mess it has become—save for an occasional peek with certain characters—but I always check in here to read what my favorites like Timmmm, Harry, jimh, k/kay, etc. and, of course, you, have to say, and none of you disappoint! Having said that, just a takeaway thought or two on my limited recent glimpses into Port Charles….despite my own overriding penchant for black garb, I must agree that Sam looked enchanting in her bridal white… both she and Jason were a vision of matrimonial perfection , although the “Casual Friday” aspect of the wedding appalled me. (As did the drunken state of the “Mother of Bride”—from “nympho” to “alcho” in one fell swoop!– but we’ll save that most substantial discussion for another day….LOL!) I’m taking a wait and see attitude as to whether GH can lure me back for more regular viewing again….I’ve noted a few positive developments in the past couple of days….needless to say, I’m utterly delighted with the long-awaited departure of Sabs and I honestly won’t miss Tyler’s Prince Nik…he’s run his course with the show….time for some new regal Cassadine blood to inhabit Wyndemere….perhaps a return for the darkly handsome Mr. Stabile???? And with the Divine Devane’s reemergence, autumn looks to be a fine time in Port Charles….more Scorpio, too, please, and not simply to be involved in further chumming with St. Sonny in a kaffe klatch….please! Anyway, it’s been a long and far toooooo hot summer full of uber binge-watching UK shows for me, so I’m welcoming the approach of fall’s chill with bated breath and hopefully a new appreciation for what GH has to bring…perhaps a “resurrected” Helena, along with a much-rumored Luke sighting???? (Oh, speaking of foreign tv, I saw your fave Archie Panjabi on “The Fall” with Gillian Anderson…superb program, by the way….her Stella Gibson is a strong, sexy policewoman with a killer British accent that surpasses Dana Scully in every possible manner, most especially since she is sans that goofball Mulder….have you watched that show? It’s a winner, and Season Three is about to commence.) Also, getting into ITV’s “Victoria”….it’s well-done and visually impressive, although I don’t know that it will have the same impact as “Downton Abbey,” but then again, what will? Poldark and Indian Summers have also tried and failed at that feat regardless of their sumptuous production values, appealing stories and riveting actors….oh well, lightning rarely strikes twice! Anyway, must go, didn’t mean to ramble, but just wanted to touch base with a fellow “deplorable”…hah! It always feels good to reach out to my online GH buds! Later, mia amica!!!!

Hey there, CeeCeeGirl!!!! Thanks for missing me….I’ve missed you, too! It was just a very weird summer…much too hot and humid for me, so I crawled into my AC-cooled cocoon and didn’t emerge much. I think I’m genetically-incapable of handling those weather conditions….my people came from the cooler climes of Europe…LOL. Anyway, the approach of fall always invigorates and excites me….both in terms of life and programming. I am feeling somewhat more hopeful about GH now….a real housecleaning has been in order for an age, and finally it is happening. More please! I did notice today that Alexis was a bit more covered up in the courtroom….good first step in her wardrobe rehab, but for a successful lawyer, she should at least don a few investment pieces that look really impeccable and pricey…Unlike you, I’m still not hooked on her personal saga….she’s such an unholy mess! I don’t like women who lose it, unless it’s meant for comic relief….exemplified by Heather! Having said that, I would certainly hope that a Julian sex-filled redux is not in the cards for this too often desperate-for-male-companionship character….but then again, who knows??? It’s either going to be back to Jules Baby or a mental breakdown, perhaps fueled by alcohol???? None of those choices sings to me. As for Archie P.? I find her mix of the exotic with British sensibilities an appealing one…I never watched her on the “Good Wife,” so my first exposure to her was on the creepy mini-series, “The Widower,” followed by the second season of “Shetland,” and finally, on “The Fall.” Do you know if she is due for a return to that Scottish mystery show? I really enjoyed the last installment….great drama, breathtaking scenery! In terms of 9/11, although I was not personally acquainted with anyone who suffered a loss on that day, I did later discover that a college friend’s husband who frequently commuted from Pittsburgh to NYC for business was in the air on that fateful morning, and during the initial confusion of the moment, she was terrified that it was his plane that had ended up crashed in that field in Pennsylvania….he’d actually made it safely to Kennedy, but the lack of communication services kept her waiting and worrying until much later that afternoon. Horrible. I cannot imagine being in that position at any age, let alone in my teens, as you were….at least God blessed you with your twin’s presence….I’m sure that mutual comfort helped get you both through those awful hours….thankfully, your immediate family was ultimately spared the tragic circumstances that too many other were not. By the way, I completely understand why the Vineyard regulars don’t appreciate the interruptions that the POTUS visits bring….as a matter of fact, I thought of you and yours when this year’s annual trip commenced. It was quite one thing for the Kennedys—bad mannered as many of them were—to hang out on the island since they owned property there, but with both the Clintons and the current officeholder, there are such massive disruptions that seem unfair to the other long-term residents who paid a pretty penny for their own plot of peace and privacy. Of course, the same can be said for the summer rental interlopers in your beautiful Hamptons….nowhere is free from such distractions anymore. Sigh. Oh, on the subject of distractions….Poldark2 is set to debut stateside on PBS in a few weeks….some of the stations are currently rerunning last season. I shall watch despite the fact that Ross’s scything scene apparently did not do as much for me as it did for you…..the drama is still beautifully done and well written….I’m just suffering from my Downton withdrawals….no matter how many other period pieces I watch, it remains my hands down favorite….I think it’s due to the delightful Dowager Countess and the imperious Lady Mary….I dearly loved them both, as well as the show’s full roster of characters! They brought such a rich blend of stories and personalities to this once-in-a-lifetime viewing experience….but I will keep seeking out all the fine shows the UK has to offer….just not on the constant streaming I utilized this past month….I watched a total of 100’s of various episodes during my heat-induced funk! Not my usual thing at all….but if you can take the time to discover one more program, check out Australia’s “A Place to Call Home.” I initially watched Series 1/2 on PBS, then downloaded the more current seasons. It’s now in its fourth year debut…..what a sweeping epic!…Set in the 1950’s with painstaking detail! A classic soap opera in every sense imaginable…I think you would very much take to it, and your gran probably would, too! Oh well, I best be going…too much off-topic stuff, yet it was a real treat to catch up with you, mia amica. It’s been odd not asking about your kiddos anymore….I try to follow the guidelines for the site, but it’s no surprise to hear that Nico is his usual lively self, and I’m quite sure that Rosie has become quite the little lady since we last discussed her. I will try to comment more frequently….my new phone doesn’t seem to want to cooperate when it comes to posting….my words end up somewhere else on the page in a totally unrelated spot, no matter where I directly respond, so unless I’m on my laptop, I usually just don’t bother, even though I do visit and read the threads with regularity. That’s all….no great reason beyond that simple explanation for my prolonged absences…..or, then again,maybe I just relish being an enigma?????? Hmmmm….. Later!

@Shay.
Oh, Shay,
Lest you, or others get the wrong impression….I was merely being sarcastic about being enlightened by Robert Byrd. His comments are lurid, brutal, bigoted and offensive.
Sometimes, we do not know what goes on behind closed doors with these politicians until someone runs for the highest office.
If we are to vilify one candidate, we must open the can of worms of the other. Keep it at an even keel.
The same could be said about our beloved soaps….politics!!!! Why do characters get killed off while others remain?
It’s one thing if one leaves by his/her own volition….completely different if said protagonist is ‘pushed’ out….politics…..politics….politics.
Ciao.

Yes we’re watching and the writing is NOT bad. If it was…wouldn’t be watching.