There was a “girls” trip to Spain (I believe) with Bette, Deidre, Rita, Mavis (or maybe Emily) and I can’t remember who else. There was some vacation romancing and other shenanigans but that’s where memory fades for me.
I would add that Joel handles his little daughter with a lot of confidence and skill considering he'd only started seeing her so recently! That sweet baby seems to make it easy, too.
I don't remember Debbie as a teen and I thought I'd been watching this show forever! Guess not! I don't recall the girls trip either so I might look that one up.
I don’t ever remember Debbie until fairly recently ( she maybe visited 10-15 yrs ago?). But I am LOVING her these days. She and Rita are getting the best lines!
I started watching in 1984 for the same reasons. I think we were 18 months to 2 years behind. Several years later, CBC skipped ahead 18 months to bring us closer to the timeline. At that point the Toronto Star tv guide created a synopsis of what was skipped.
Debbie wasn't on the show for that long originally.
Welcome back! I hope you had a nice break. It really was a jam-packed two weeks on the Street and as always, love your recaps.
Did anyone notice Leanne giving Rowan a look when he's schmoozing Amy - I think he's saying the same thing to her that he probably said to Leanne back when... as in "I see something special in you... I think you could go far..."
The scenes with Paul really were exhausting - I get to watch it alone so any sniffles go unnoticed. I didn't have to lay down plastic - haha! I like to think that Paul will die naturally now, hopefully in his sleep.
Why is Mason homeless? And so obviously, too. I can appreciate Stu's concern but it did seem over the top. There were some funny lines about the creepy old guy and old man clothes. I never thought Mason would have changed his ways - he wasn't locked up long enough!
Yes, very cute babies brought out. Poor Lauren, thinking ahead to happy-family times somehow. Why would Joel send drugs to his and DD's apartment?? Surely he could find somewhere else. But, drama... Speaking of babies, I'd forgotten that Alina was pregnant when she left, or missed that somehow.
Good call on Kit buying the house for Ches and family. He's a mean one, though, and really has to get over his 21 year old experience with Bernie. As a mother of adult children I really can't apologize any more for whatever I did wrong (sorry, TMI!}.
Debbie had some nice scenes with nephew Jack, I enjoyed that. Kevin is just too awful sometimes, really, Abby can't put up with that forever. David does get some good snarky lines and the brotherly love is heartwarming.
Our Jack is still a leg down, guys - the writers have just forgotten that very traumatic story line. I thought Kevin’s overacting was hilarious when he said ‘what’s he (Jack) done now?!’ Kev, Jack’s the perfect kid!
I think Kit genuinely cares for Jemma & Paul, but I don’t understand why he’s got such a hate in for Craig. Craig knowing Kit got the shoe stealing charge against Jemma dropped seems pretty minor - it’s not like he’s covered up a murder. Craig is acting like a total goof these days though… does anyone else think he seemed a lot sharper and more mature when he was with Faye? Good double dipper, Brittlestar & Shannon! Nice to see Brittlestar picking up some of the note-making! 😉
At the end of Paul ‘s Day Out I liked the scene with Todd as he gets few chances to not be snarky. Then I was almost angry with the writers as we had been taken on such an emotional ride and eventually will have to do it again.
I’m having a hard time trying to get a handle on Kit’s character. I can understand his bitterness towards Bernie while still having some genuine affection for his siblings (but does he really, and it’s all just an act and has sucked me in?) I think what colours my distrust of him the most is I can’t remember the last time a new male character arriving on the street turned out to be a good guy. I’m looking at you Phalen, Geoff, Damon, Joel and Rowan.
yeah, has she ever even been to that flat? Must have.... And uncle Ronnie supervising? I guess Joel is part of the family now! It really didn't look like much of an antique, you are right. Paul and Billy - the writers and actors are really doing an amazing job. All the looks that people are giving and then the tribute at the end of the episode to the fellow that actually had the disease and passed away. Yeesh, overload.
There was a “girls” trip to Spain (I believe) with Bette, Deidre, Rita, Mavis (or maybe Emily) and I can’t remember who else. There was some vacation romancing and other shenanigans but that’s where memory fades for me.
I would add that Joel handles his little daughter with a lot of confidence and skill considering he'd only started seeing her so recently! That sweet baby seems to make it easy, too.
I knew the Paul story was going to be a year jerker, but wow. So well done. I don't think the actual end will be any easier, though.
In one of my Corrie books, I have the "snaps" of the girls trip in the 70's. They are something else. I'd post them if we could add photos here.
I loved the Debbie/Jack interaction. I also love Debbie's mouthiness. Even as a teenager when she first arrived on the Street, she had an attitude.
Shannon and Brittlestar, glad you had a great break. However, I did miss this community to chat with last week!
I don't remember Debbie as a teen and I thought I'd been watching this show forever! Guess not! I don't recall the girls trip either so I might look that one up.
Kevin, Debbie and their Dad Bill came onto the street in the 80's. That's when Kevin and Sally met
I don’t ever remember Debbie until fairly recently ( she maybe visited 10-15 yrs ago?). But I am LOVING her these days. She and Rita are getting the best lines!
Teenage Debbie would have been great!
And those are the original actors too?
Yes, they are.
I started watching in 1984 for the same reasons. I think we were 18 months to 2 years behind. Several years later, CBC skipped ahead 18 months to bring us closer to the timeline. At that point the Toronto Star tv guide created a synopsis of what was skipped.
Debbie wasn't on the show for that long originally.
Welcome back! I hope you had a nice break. It really was a jam-packed two weeks on the Street and as always, love your recaps.
Did anyone notice Leanne giving Rowan a look when he's schmoozing Amy - I think he's saying the same thing to her that he probably said to Leanne back when... as in "I see something special in you... I think you could go far..."
The scenes with Paul really were exhausting - I get to watch it alone so any sniffles go unnoticed. I didn't have to lay down plastic - haha! I like to think that Paul will die naturally now, hopefully in his sleep.
Why is Mason homeless? And so obviously, too. I can appreciate Stu's concern but it did seem over the top. There were some funny lines about the creepy old guy and old man clothes. I never thought Mason would have changed his ways - he wasn't locked up long enough!
Yes, very cute babies brought out. Poor Lauren, thinking ahead to happy-family times somehow. Why would Joel send drugs to his and DD's apartment?? Surely he could find somewhere else. But, drama... Speaking of babies, I'd forgotten that Alina was pregnant when she left, or missed that somehow.
Good call on Kit buying the house for Ches and family. He's a mean one, though, and really has to get over his 21 year old experience with Bernie. As a mother of adult children I really can't apologize any more for whatever I did wrong (sorry, TMI!}.
Debbie had some nice scenes with nephew Jack, I enjoyed that. Kevin is just too awful sometimes, really, Abby can't put up with that forever. David does get some good snarky lines and the brotherly love is heartwarming.
Our Jack is still a leg down, guys - the writers have just forgotten that very traumatic story line. I thought Kevin’s overacting was hilarious when he said ‘what’s he (Jack) done now?!’ Kev, Jack’s the perfect kid!
I think Kit genuinely cares for Jemma & Paul, but I don’t understand why he’s got such a hate in for Craig. Craig knowing Kit got the shoe stealing charge against Jemma dropped seems pretty minor - it’s not like he’s covered up a murder. Craig is acting like a total goof these days though… does anyone else think he seemed a lot sharper and more mature when he was with Faye? Good double dipper, Brittlestar & Shannon! Nice to see Brittlestar picking up some of the note-making! 😉
At the end of Paul ‘s Day Out I liked the scene with Todd as he gets few chances to not be snarky. Then I was almost angry with the writers as we had been taken on such an emotional ride and eventually will have to do it again.
I’m having a hard time trying to get a handle on Kit’s character. I can understand his bitterness towards Bernie while still having some genuine affection for his siblings (but does he really, and it’s all just an act and has sucked me in?) I think what colours my distrust of him the most is I can’t remember the last time a new male character arriving on the street turned out to be a good guy. I’m looking at you Phalen, Geoff, Damon, Joel and Rowan.
Good point! I guess we have Michael and…. Yep. That’s it 😄
First off, I'm with Tyron. Films really peaked with the Goonies. It's been all downhill since. That was my funny moment for the week.
Did I miss something? How did Rowan wriggle out of having a fake name so fast? I'm kind of over the whole institute at this point.
I enjoyed Stu trying to help Mason and I thought oh this is going to be a nice redemption arc for Mason... Nope! Still a thug!
Quite the scenes with Paul and Billy. Couldn't help but think of Haley and Roy and that sure brings up the tears!
I sure missed you guys last week. It was like a drought here.
Mason said that his brother was beating him up for some reason. Probably why he is homeless
So does that mean he DID go back home then? And are parents not involved?
Yes, and he's showing that awkward adolescent gangliness! Handsome kid, too.
yeah, has she ever even been to that flat? Must have.... And uncle Ronnie supervising? I guess Joel is part of the family now! It really didn't look like much of an antique, you are right. Paul and Billy - the writers and actors are really doing an amazing job. All the looks that people are giving and then the tribute at the end of the episode to the fellow that actually had the disease and passed away. Yeesh, overload.