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Week 2 1/5, no * YTD 4/10, no *

Yikes! I'd be escaping that Greek hotel to solve a missing persons/murder? case too. Although it is so beautiful. Love how the two story/plot lines twist and turn.

Watched it tonight. New episode.

Week 1 3/5, no *

I got a win too! so that's at least 1/5 for the week! 😀 I use an excel spreadsheet. I'm retired, but I can't get away from my financial bent in my former life.

Well, darn, I was hoping both Danioni and Cecil would be done for. I enjoyed Bella's success with her lotions and potions. The build-up to the party and the party itself were well done. I do like Claudine using her talents for entertaining the guests, and the idea of sisterhood as the basis for the company name. I had hoped for a happy ending for Marco and Bella, but that lies in ruins for now. I also hoped Constance, Lucien, and Tommy would get away. Alas! Not to be. If there's another season, I will watch it if only to see how this mess is resolved.

Looking forward to it! I've missed everyone!

I didn't have time for the museum, so we stopped there on our way back. We stayed at the Best Western Carousel hotel both ways; I'd recommend. The museum was quite interesting, telling about the history of the carousel, how it came to Burlington, etc. The operator of the carousel also cites some of its history, how the building was used for hay feed storage during the Depression, and how it came to be properly restored.

I could quibble with who the judges chose as finalists. Adjo had Best, but more worst dishes over the course of the program. Marcella was deserving. Tim was better according to scores, never a worst. Jon learned over the season. And Mae, I'd love for her to cook for me anytime! I was also influenced by choices of ingredients. I don't eat lamb or veal. I've had venison, but never moose or goat, neither appeal to me at all. I still enjoy watching this, and I'm glad it will have another season, despite its faults.

When George responded to Bella's intention to divorce Cecil with "Over my dead body," I said, "that could be arranged!" I've enjoyed the previous two seasons. The story line this season is intriguing. I like Bella, and I'm enjoying Betty and Salvatore's courtship. Billy needs to grow up a bit and realize that their relationship is a good thing. Loved that Betty took cake to Salvatore's mother, and that Mother was outwardly gracious in accepting it, and Betty.

We made it to the Kit Carson County Carousel! It’s beautiful and well preserved and restored.

Agree. I've seen younger teens wear blue, but never anyone else.

I too agree! I love the music on Shakespeare & Hathaway. Also the scenery. I just checked to see where it was actually filmed, which is Stratford-upon-Avon and in the area. I've visited twice. I even got to eat at the Dirty Duck/Black Swan, wonderful pub atmosphere and good food.

Indeed! Glad it's back!

I'm currently watching Season 12 on BritBox. Interesting cases this season, and some characters are getting some developments that are...unexpected. Love this show!

The recipe swap was interesting. I’ve had the strawberry pretzel dessert at office potlucks. Usually it’s good. I’d like to make the stuffed artichokes. I make a sausage white bean soup sometimes with white potatoes, similar to Olive Gardens Zuppa Toscana, but I dislike sweet potatoes.

J! Archive says 230 games. Season 38 2021-09-13 to 2022-07-29(230 games archived)

Just for fun, I looked up my totals since the first contest in season 35 35 121/217 14* .558 36 107/190 12* .563 37 104/240 17* .433. 38 103/230 19* .448 39 82/230 12* .357 40 97/231 14* .420 I don't know what happened to me in Season 39, but I'm happy I did better this season. Huge thanks to Clanstarling for keeping the records and herding us on track this season!

Week 46: 1/5, one* YTD: 97/231, 14 * 'Twas a fun season, as always. Where's the drool emoji when you need it?!!!

I ordered a sheet today!

Enjoyed the holiday topic. Oyster dressing shouts Thanksgiving to me, so I was interested in it Tim’s take on cornbread dressing. Loved the whole fried redfish but enough plantains already!

I liked Rachita and her mother scene at the end. Glad Beardsley is getting his comeuppence. A satisfying end to this season.

Prof T made a big breakthrough on this episode. Seb’s mother was unhinged, but still I was shocked by what she did to DS Donkers. I’m not ready to believe she doesn’t make it. Dang cliffhanger!

Barring unforeseen circumstances, I'm going to visit the Kit Carson County Carousel and Museum in two weeks! Some may remember we'd planned to go last year, and earlier this year, but those darn uc got in the way. I'll post about it.

Week 45: 2/5, one* YTD: 96/226, 13 *