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Discussion #2 Chapters 7-11-Questions by Misse at The Unread Reader
Gabi's search for her sister is made increasingly difficult by the fight for territory between Castello Forelli and Castello Paratore. At this point, do you think the rivalry is warranted? Why or why not?
Um yeah- its the Dark Ages, people smelled like poop- I mean I would be angry all the time if my armpits had monsters living under them too!! But seriously---things back then were politically scary, men were fighting for territory and we didn't really have a "Justice" system or governing laws. It was a killed or be killed society.
Gabi aids Fortino by having his sickroom cleaned out and using steam to loosen the phlegm inside his lungs so he could breathe better. Have you ever found yourself in a situation that required you to rely on home remedies to aid yourself or another? What are some of your favorite home remedies?
The only thing I can think of for an in home remedy is for a sunburn. I like my Aloe Vera plant or just some ice cubes...wow Im very uncreative.......
Marcello and his men don't hide their surprise when they learn that Gabi is skilled with a sword. What did you think of this development? Has your initial impression of Gabi changed? Do you have any secret skills?
I think it made Gabi kick-butt, I mean I loved her from the beginning but when she was all give me a sword- I kind of put her in the ranks with Katniss and Katsa.Secret skills...hmmmm well I can pound chips and salsa faster than the speed of light....does that count????
"Our lips were so close, I could feel the heat of his breath on my skin." Gabi and Marcello's feelings for one another are beginning to stir. What do you think of Marcello as a romantic interest thus far? What do you think of his intended?
Marcello is still pretty hesitant around Gabi, he knows there is something going on and that his emotions are being pulled but I think he is a man of honor and would never go against his promise to his betrothed, even if he would be unhappy forever now that Gabi has begun to steal his heart... for the time being Lady Ridiculous has him trapped!! And that's what I think of Marcello's intended- a conniving girl who has her eyes set on power....not true love........
Marcello and Luca take turns teaching Gabi the dances of Toscana. Would you have liked to attend a ball like the one Gabi was practicing for? Do you like to dance? Do you know any cool dance moves? Extra (not really) points if you YouTube yourself dancing and share the video. Come on, it will be fun!
First off there is no way Im you-tubing myself dancing!! I love to dance but I most likely resemble a chicken on crack so Ill leave the dancing to at home only........
Sweet Dance Moves I Can Do
1. The Running Man
2. The Moonwalk
3. The Lawnmower
4. The Sprinkler
5. The Cabbage Patch
And yes I would be in Swoon-Heaven to go to a dance like that of Medieval Toscana. My favorite dance though would have to be Ballet, its so beautiful!!!
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Tina! You made my spit out my coffee! --barely made it back into the cup! A chicken on crack? ROFLOL!
ReplyDeleteAnd monsters under the armpits -- hysterical! Everyone is cracking me up so much with their answers this morning... such a shame I have to go to work now and won't be able to catch up on the rest until late tonight!!!
Great, fun answers!
~serena
I am almost done with Chapters 10/11 then I will post my answers! Cracks me up everyone's secret powers LOL
ReplyDeleteYou are too funny! Armpits? GROSS! What about women not shaving?!
ReplyDeleteI'm still waiting for Marcello to show up Edward!
OMG...we must be twins! We have the same super power only I was too chicken (lol) to admit it!!
ReplyDelete♥ Melissa @ Melissa's Eclectic Bookshelf
LOL cracking up! Love the salsa and chips comment. Too funny!
ReplyDeleteI'm impressed by your secret salsa skills! And I would absolutely love to see you do the moonwalk and the sprinkler like a chicken on crack! So funny!
ReplyDeleteI loved the dancing scene and he was honorable but loved the tension. I only have 1 youtube of me dancing and thats it. LOL
ReplyDeleteMust taste the salsa
Chips & salsa-pounding is definitely a worthwhile superpower ;o)
ReplyDelete"Lady Ridiculous" = LOL!!!
Actually, contest between what made me laugh harder: Lady Ridiculous or monsters-under-the-armpits...hehehehe...
If there is guacamole there with your chips and salsa I'm right with you. I can devour the stuff like no other.
ReplyDeleteI also think the Marcello is going through one hell of an internal struggle with his emotions.
Oh and coining "Lady Ridiculous" is flippin amazing! You nailed it!
Aloe Vera is really handy! My sister got some really bad burns in a cooking accident years ago, and we used an aloe vera plant and it worked wonders! :-)
ReplyDelete"Um yeah- its the Dark Ages, people smelled like poop- I mean I would be angry all the time if my armpits had monsters living under them too!!"-I'm laughing so hard that I'm crying! OMGosh!!!
ReplyDeleteDid you really NEED to post pics of chips and salsa?! now I want some... :)
Okay, I could be completely challenged, but what is The Cabbage Patch? I don't think I've ever seen that move before. I think maybe I need an instructional video from you Tina:)
ReplyDeletehahahaha! Of course your skill counts, though I probably have you beat. And, I would have loved to see those sweet dance moves, T! Those are all my favorites. Seriously, we could be like the next Kid 'n Play. LOL
ReplyDeleteLady Ridiculous?! *snorts* Yes, describes her perfectly, eh.
Gotta love the lawnmower dance move ;)
ReplyDeleteAwesome answers, Tina!
You can cabbage patch? I have a new found respect for you.
ReplyDeleteBTW, I heart salsa and chips.
LOL Chicken on crack!
ReplyDeleteHey, I want to see those moves!! :)
@Serena- I hope you had some napkins to clean up with...:D
ReplyDelete@Melissa- no way!! My sweet dance movies will die with me....
@juju- I used to be one hot cabbage patcher in my day.....
@yabookqueen- Yup!
@Melissa @Sally- HA!! I knew it my super skills are shared by others!!!
@Missie- OMW yes or perhaps the next Kriss Kross with a one hit wonder...:D
@Jenny- I emailed you the youtube demo...(its not me...LOL)
@Jacinda @Rebecca @Lisa @Julie @Amber - All that chips and salsa talk got me hungry too, I think Im making Tacos for dinner!! and ps Lisa- Thanks- I try to come with Savvy nicknames for characters I loathe....haha
@Felicia- I read them- great answers
@BookDiva- Not shaving=EW...and I think Marcello did one up Edward!! He never had that whole stalker thing pinned down so 5 points to Team Marcello....:)
@Katie- my mom used Aloe for everything- burns, itches, scratches, broken legs- you name it the lady used it!!!
Love your answers! You cracked me up! And I too dance like a "chicken on crack" which totally had me laughing.
ReplyDeletePARTAY! What about the Q-tip, Tina?! I think you could rock that dance. I surely can. :D And, I'm so busting out the pie. It will be an enchilda, chip & salsa and pie fiesta. I'll bring the Thong Song and we can bust a move with the book blogger assemblage! HOORAH! And, I'm so racing you for who can pound chips and salsa faster. I think I can take you. o_o
ReplyDeleteI HEART aloe vera plant. There is just something awesome about it. Plus it reminds me of when I was little and my mom was actually around. :D
Jen
In the Closet With a Bibliophile
I really need to find out how to do the cabbage patch dance, I've never heard of it but it sounds interesting...
ReplyDeleteI still don't know that I'm thinking the Lady Rossi is ridiculous. True, she's definitely in it for the money and power. But she did almost turn back to help with the fighting. And I do think we see some connection between Marcello and her. It's my first time with the book so I'm not completely giving up on her yet.
ReplyDeleteP.S. I've never seen the 'cabbage patch' danced correctly...you really need to YouTube us your professional version ;)
Okay if our Tuscany River Tribe Trip works out someday, I'm requiring a visual on the Cabbage Patch and the Moon Walk. Coolness!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the fabbo answers!
And @TheLibrarianReads, thanks for coming to Lady R's defense. I think she has issues and deserves some empathy!
A chicken on crack has got to be the perfect description for my dancing style too! I agree about Gabi; it's so cool that she gets to take part in the action instead of staying on the sidelines while the men fight.
ReplyDeleteI don't have any idea what the Lawnmower or the Sprinkler are Tina. I think I'm going to need to see a demonstration. LOL. Great answers this week.
ReplyDeleteLady Ridiculous! hahaha I love it! I don't think she's all bad, but ultimately, that cookie needs to go.
ReplyDeleteYou totally crack me up.
ReplyDeleteI can do a mean Lawnmower too, and now that I think about it, The Sprinkler I can kill!!
ReplyDeleteI know i'm like you, but your so funny ROFLO i thought i would just die about the chicken on crack part. I think i could dance better when i was a teenager, It was easier then lol.Thanks Joannie jscddmj[at]aol[dot]com
ReplyDeleteThe chicken on crack thing made me laugh...that describes me so well! haha
ReplyDeleteLady Rediculous.....muahahaha!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are to funny. And yes i think super fast salsa making counts :) i love ballet too its so graceful.
LOL. Love your answers Tina. I agree about the evil Lady Rossi. I liked that Marcello always acted honorable :)
ReplyDeleteAh...I loved these chapters. The almost kiss (swoon), the dancing (swoonier!), the Fortino (swooniest!...what? I like him). As for the home remedies, it pretty much comes down to Tylenol and sleep. No creative healers here. I *wish* I could wield a sword and be that cool...but I think I'd be the running away screaming type.
ReplyDeleteBut the dancing--I'm all for that. Gimme a gown and I'll be on my way!
Great post, Tina! :)
Tina=
ReplyDeleteYeah my hubs wears a size 14 shoe sometimes a 15 and getting him in dress shoes is like asking him to cut his toes off! No we don't dance and I'm kind of glad. I feel like I'm with my father, no stilletos are going to make me tall enough to not look ridiculous!
I have no mad skills either, but I thought maybe the community college might offer Dark Age Mad Skills 101 and I might take it. You might want to check with your community college. Or else dance classes. I don't even know how to do the sprinkler and I have never seen the cabbage patch and would love to see a video of you doing it PLEASE!!
Heather
so FuNnY ! luved the responses & the discussion '')
ReplyDeleteLol! Love your post- it's hilarious and honest (especially the part about people smelling like poop and having monsters in their armpits. LOL!).
ReplyDeleteI love the way you renamed Lady Rossi- Lady Ridiculous *big grin* and I totally agree! She's just so despicable for hiding those claws of hers behind a facade of innocence and goodwill.
The chips and salsa look divine! I'm hungry *growl*-> my stomach *blush*
Looking forward to next week!:)