bobbi | Revolution of Love

There were lots of twists this episode but it’s been a busy morning so I’ll keep this week’s Downton Abbey comments brief-ish.

Patrick & Edith – Brian and I were debating whether Patrick was genuine or an imposter. I don’t know. It seems like he was an imposter but that he was touched by Edith’s kindness and could no longer go on deceiving her. It was also interesting to see the “old Mary” come out when she was arguing with Edith about Patrick. Either way, I felt terrible for Edith. If anyone could love him, despite his disfigurement, it would have been her.

Dowager Countess & Mrs. Crawley – My favorite scene with her is when she was naming off various causes in hopes of sparking Mrs. Crawley interest into something other than Downton. It was hilarious. The only thing I did not like was the fact that Mrs. Crawley went from a strong likable character to someone we hoped would be manipulated by the Countess. And would Mrs. Crawley really leave Matthew while he was still cripple? I imagined her resolved that he would walk once again.

Sir Richard & Mary – If there was any doubt of Sir Richard’s intentions or his character, it was surely plain this week. Run, don’t walk, Mary! Ah, but the hold he now has on her with the scandal. Blast that night of terrible judgment!

Ethel & the Baby – Ethel played a small bit but I felt sorry for the foolish girl. I hope she does not get desperate and do something to harm herself and her baby. Again, blast that night of terrible judgment! Carson had it right – two syllables – “no.”

Jane and Lord Grantham – What is going on with these two? Will Lord Grantham have an affair with Jane? Or is he someone from his past that he does not recognize and her son is actually his? I pray he does not have an affair! Although he has been walking around aimlessly lately, I hope he does not fall into temptation. (We don’t want a third night of terrible judgment!)

Lavinia & Matthew – I’m glad Lavinia came back. I wanted her to stay and fight for Matthew even though I don’t necessarily want her to win. Matthew keeps treating Mary like a sister but that may change when the Countess wises him up next week.

Vera & Bates -Well, Vera is finally out of the picture but she had her last laugh if she committed suicide but made it look like Bates murdered her. (I’m getting flashbacks of the movie Leave Her to Heaven with Gene Tierney.) Or did someone else kill her and frame Bates? I guess we’ll have to wait to find out. Either way, Bates will be arrested for the murder until the truth comes out.

Random thoughts – Is Matthew getting feeling in his legs? Will he walk? Did O’Brien have something to do with Vera’s death? Why did she look so suspicious when they were talking about her? (But then again, maybe that’s her permanent expression.)

Preview to Episode 6 – Okay, that’s all I have time for. I’ll come back if something else pops into my head. We only have two episodes left! However, Episode 6 will be 2 hours long. The synopsis reads: “Downton Abbey” continues with the Spanish flu sweeping through the household and infecting Cora, Lavinia and Mr. Carson, among others. Mary, Sybil and Robert, meanwhile, each face a moment of truth.”
Spanish flu?! Who will live? Who will die and open doors for other characters?

The final Episode 7 will be the UK Christmas Special and it too will be two hours.
Until then, here is a little sneak peak at next week’s Episode.

Watch Downton Abbey, Season 2: A Scene from Episode 6 on PBS. See more from Masterpiece.

Well, that’s it for now. Fell free to leave your comments or join the discussion at By Sun and Candlelight’s Downtown Discussion.

Hosted by Jen at Conversion Diary.

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Today I am doubly blessed. First of all, two of my sisters are here visiting. (One of these days we are going to get our east coast sister EL here so the four of us can all go out together!) I love when my sisters visit but I always feel sorry for Brian. After awhile all the loudness and laughing takes a toll on his introverted quiet ways. Poor guy.

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The second big blessing is that since Brian works at Pebble Beach, once a year he is able to “test the product” and we’re given a complimentary dinner and stay at one of the hotels and then we rate how the service/experience was. This year we are staying at The Inn at Spanish Bay, which I actually prefer over the famous Lodge. I am not the least bit interested in golf but Pebble Beach is breathtakingly gorgeous. Besides that, I am just excited to have a whole night out with my husband. Since my sisters are here they offered to take care of the kids for us. I gladly accepted! The following day we’ll take them to the 17 Mile Drive. I’m so excited. 🙂

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It’s funny because my sister EL was just mentioning in her post yesterday that one of her goals this year is to have more dates with her husband. Brian and I were just talking about this the other day. We get so busy with the day to day business of running a family that it’s hard to stop and take time out for our relationship, but we must! So far we’ve done a lot of “at home” dates after the kids go to sleep but sometimes it’s nice to actually get out of the house and still know my four “babies” are safe in someone else’s care.

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Usually when my sisters come we’ll go out to dinner or go to one of the local bakeries for coffee and a treat but that is off limits this time. Next week the girls are running their first half marathon and right now they are in training. I’m so proud of them! Since I was a little girl I always dreamed of being able to run and run like one of those marathoners. These days I’m lucky to get out and walk around but I seriously need to make a greater effort to get moving (I mean other than chasing kids around) and now that the weather is getting warmer I can get back to walking again…and maybe one day, running.

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Okay, speaking of needing motivation to walk/run/exercise, my brother posted this on Facebook. The video is about a man who is really overweight but who wants to fulfill his life long dream of running a marathon. He also wants to get healthy for his family and to raise money for his ill niece who has cystic fibrosis. His transformation, and his niece’s fight, is beautiful and inspiring.

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One of the people who commented on facebook about this video said, “…that’s the two edged blade of manhood. We get so focused on everyone else’s needs and lives that we can give everything and have nothing left for ourselves. Our own needs (like staying healthy) can be easily forgotten for righteous reasons. But I will tell you that to be our best at providing and trying to be men of and for God we have to take care of ourselves too so we can do that providing according to His will right into eternity…”
Words to live by for dads and moms!

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Well, the baby just woke up so that’s it for today. Have a great weekend!
Love,
B