I felt very nostalgic. I didn't really pay Ben much attention tbh.

That baby was Izzy and Karl's baby i.e. Libby's half sibling. You know how Libby got about Karl's affairs.

Noooooo, don't compare Bridget to Sky! She's not half as intelligent. Yes she has her own mind, but she's not got the brains or the wit. Although her letter about Suse being the top teacher did make me shed a tear. (I've been crying at Neighbours A LOT recently).

Have you not been watching much recently? It's totally going through one of it's FABBY phases atm.

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(I have loads of other spoilers if you want them).

Spoiler away! You know I love it.

Ahhh! Thought the baby was Izzy's. Explains a lot.

I like Bridget. I think she's cute. I think the accident/cane has taken a lot from her so it'll be great to see what she's like when she's back fighting fit again.

Comments of today:-

- Fitz is back!! Yay!
- I haven't wacthed in a while, but since when has Janae 'done a Steph' and become a car mechanic? Total re-hashing of story-line, but it's good. Oh, and Janae and Ned?! Would never had put them together. It's nice to know she still has a temper!
- Love Miranda. Dunno why; maybe it's because she likes cooking when she feels bad!
- Riley is a bit of a tool. Saying that, I loved the "You won't see me round there painting my toe-nails with her" line
- Nice to see Paul Robinson still romancing the ladies...
-....and Elle still wanting to screw it up for him!
- Poor Suse The scarves are gone and she's reverting to knitwear. It's bad, I know it is. (No, really I know!)
- Bloody hell Libby, everybody knows you're avoiding Darren - even your 8 year old son! Just tell us all why?!

I'm not minding Neighbours on Five. Thought the breaks would annoy - but it's OK.

I don't remember Fitz who is he?

I don't know how Janae got into the car mechanic thing. She was working there with Pepper's lesbian mother, I don't know what happened to her either.

Janae and Ned is so rubbish. I liked Janae, but Ned just can't act.

I'm not sure Elle was wanting to screw it up. She really was just bored.



SPOILERS in white
On his wedding day Toadie remembers his wedding to Dee, and how excited and happy they were... I don't think he goes through with the wedding in the end.

Darren does arrive, and ends up kissing Janae.

Paul has an affair with Kirsten/Kirsty whatever her name is, Neds ex.

I think Rachel is to have an affair with a teacher.

There's some kind of building caving in thing too, but none of the main characters die or anything.

I can't remember what else. But I'll post when I do.

Fitz is one of Steph's old biker mates who used to fancy her rotten. He's back teaching now, which leads me to think maybe... > Libby gets her old job back at Erinsborough High - so maybe some potential hotness with Fitz will happen!<

No Kennedy's today - so gave me a chance to watch for other characters.

Elle/Riley and the horse story was really sad. It's a story set to provoke reaction and they did it well. It set up a good ending having the farmer start to chase them off, but a tad predictable they would pash after getting in the sleeping bag

Ned/Janae/Kirsten: Can only see it ending badly and I have read > Janae and Ned leave the show. Together or not, I'm unsure.< The kid is annoying though.

The Ringo thing has been going on for a while and I felt for the lad. He's in a state and Rachel blowing him off was harsh. She's become something of a madam. I hope Ringo sorts himself out - I like him!

Do I cover everything? Not the most eventful epsiode and with no Suse or Lib and very little Steph, I struggled a bit to keep interested. Liked the song at the end though!

I haven't warmed to Riley yet. I don't know why, but he seems a bit too young for Elle.

I still can't remember Fitz being in it at all before. I thought he was new. Oh well.

I am appreciating the Ringo storyline, but I think they actually need to go into it more. It's a bit like Jack and the drugs when they never actually mentioned drugs at all during the whole storyline. They need to be a bit more brave.

How old is Riley supposed to be? 'Cos I think he looks older than Elle.

I was a bit off with the Fitz thing. He came in around 2000/2001 as a teacher, was friends with Tess. Brendan (Tess's ex) thought Tess was having a thing wih Fitz, which all led to the bike crash with Steph and Libby.

Fitz did go out on a date with Steph, but she was in love with Drew at the time so got out of it. She's was all flirty around him eariler in the week though. Hum.....

Yesterday's ep was good me thought.

Glad Ringo told Rachel the truth - t'was really sweet. Trust Libby to barge in and cause major misunderstandings. I love it that she's back to do that! I laughed so much when Jess was sorry that Ringo and Rach finished one second; then flashing the eye-lids the next! Knew she'd cause trouble at the end. Though, isn't that just a doctered pic of Ringo and Rachel?

I love Fraser! End of.

Carmella and Marco: Lord, it's been obvious from the start. I hope it's not dragged out too long before they get together, which is inevitable. Liked the banter and they have good chemistry and anyone is better than that bloke who got her pregnant.

I think next week will be emotional as Suse gets diagnoised

I'm looking forward to nexts weeks episode too. I've just got back into Neighbours after not being able to watch it for god knows how many years.

NOt sure how old Riley is, i just assumed him and Elle were the same age.

I think Riley just seems younger.

Wow, it has been a while since Fitz was in it then. I love it when old characters come back.

I thought Libby talking to Rachel was so nice. It made me a little sad that Libby didn't have a little girl of her own. She certainly seemed very maternal to Rachel.

A classic ep today...

...and some amazing quotes aswell:

Libby: (about Rachel) She's just like me when I was 16!
Karl: 16, 18, 28!

Libby: Teenage Boys! Did we ever find them attractive?
Steph: Well...I seem to remember you did!

Steph: (telling Lib how she and Toadie got together) We all know he's fancied me for years. Then, you know, he caught me at the weak moment and three Chardy's later!

Libby: (to Karl after he'd invited izzy for Christmas) Have yourself a Merry little Christmas!!

Jess: My mouth..his tougue. Seemed pretty mutual to me.

All the story lines were great today. Well, apart from the horse one, which has seemed to run it's course.

Loved the Libby/Rachel moments. I thought they would clash big style, but Lib has really taken a shine to her and they have an understanding. Hope it continues.

The Jess/Taylor/Rachel bitch fight at the pool was beyond funny. The way Jess just flung herself in the pool was hilarious Ringo, soft twonk that his is, fell for Jess's lies. Don't go with her, Ringo! The guy Rach bumped into was a honey though! Probably about 5 years younger than me, but hey....! I see both Jess and Rach moving on from Ringo pretty quickly!

Zeke, understandedly, is very sensitive to everything and I personally cheered when he dunked that idiot. I hope he embraces the Kennedy/Kinski love and doesn't go off the rails. Or off with that Taylor girl.

Karl on the phone to Izzy. Meh! Him inviting her for Christmas. NO! Libby's reaction: class!

Toadie + cycle helmet = cute

Why does Steph think every man i Erinsborough has or does love her?! It's a very 'Flick' way of being and I don't like it. I do love her concern about her friendship with Lib though. I'm sure we don't have to worry about it, as it seems Lib will need her best mate soon

The ending....WEAR GLOVES SUSIE!!! I nearly cried when Suse, confused, says; "My hands are numb." Nooooooo!

I thought the bit with the hot dish was a bit strange - surely she would have known it was going to be hot before she even touched it?!

Have you never done that thing where you've gone to pick up something really hot, only to be reminded it's hot when you actually touch it? I know I have. I've gone to get something out of the oven without gloves before!

I like that Elle is determinded and desperate to tell Gary's story and retract the first story. It's another 'journalist from nowhere' storyline on Neighbours!

The contract Ringo drew up for his mother was so sweet. A total 'awwww' moment.

Hope Valda becomes into it more - I miss her and her comedy. Especially with Lou.

Loved the Karl/Libby scene at the computer So well done and I totally believed Fletch and Kym. Actually, I think Fletch was great today; and nobody does tears like Kym Valentine!

Why is Zeke being an arse to Libby?! She's not lying to or deceiving him and he hasn't said a civil word to her since she's been back. For a smart lad he's being very childish lately.

The light relief of Miranda and the other lady (Declan's mum, don't know her name) was great. The licking of the cake was funny and shows that the humerous side of Susie remains. I think that will be important.

Ooooh, Libby speaks to Darren! He's "done enough" has he? Well, it wouldn't be the first time he's messed her about I dunno why she ever went back with him.

But the final scene was a heartbreaker. Oh! And for the first time ever I thought 'Suse, you look rough!' Brilliantly played by Jackie and I felt Saint Suse's anguish as she cried for Libby and the lights went out

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Originally posted by sarah L:
Have you never done that thing where you've gone to pick up something really hot, only to be reminded it's hot when you actually touch it? I know I have. I've gone to get something out of the oven without gloves before!

You're totally right - I actually almost did it earlier!

I don't get why Zeke is so mad at Libby either. Maybe we find out later? Or maybe he's just being a stroppy teenager?

Haha, yes the cake licking by Rebecca was funny. Sounds like something I would do...

What happened with Libby and Darren in the past? It was so long ago I can't remember!

Oh, God. Libby and Darren. I could be here all night re-hashing their history. I think it's easier if you just check here....

http://www.perfectblend.net/neighbourhood/bio/stark-darren.htm

Another great episode today. The balance of the humour with Carmella and Marco and the drama of the Kennedy's was perfect.

First off I want to say that I thought Jackie Woodburn was absolutely fantastic. I know Neighbours isn't exactly known for its acting but her performance was bloody good. Anyone who loves the character of Susan would have felt her pain and fear absolutely. The end with Karl was...I can't describe it. To see Susie so so scared was heart-wrenching.

Zeke is still being a *eurgh* and not speaking to Libby She's not hiding anything from you!!!! I feel like smacking him! Loved the Libby/Rachel hug though. I'm loving their whole relationship at the mo.

Marco and Carmella's respective meetings with Claudia were hilarious. You just knew from the get-go that Marco would turn on the latino charm! Poor Carmella didn't stand a chance! T'was made all the funnier by the Fraser/Rosie/Toadie/Steph commentary. Summed up by a jealous Carmella as a "productive meeting."

Toadie eating the flowers was great. But as much as a love them both, I'm just not getting the Toadie/Steph engagement. Dunno why.

The rather minor story about Bridget's physio wasn't neccesary today. They could have introduced the problem in a week or so, when it would have been more troubling if she wasn't making progress. Injuries like that take time, even for youngsters.

Bit of a busier episode today. But still a good 'un.

Noooo! Saint Suse has MS Her falling apart in front of Karl was so 'Un-Susie' but totally neccesary and well written. If she'd just accepted it and fought on, the intensity of the story would be lost. Great work by Jackie (again!)

How she pulled it together when she told Lib/Rach/Zeke was vintage Suse, but they all knew how scared she was. Libby's falling apart was sooo sad She was the oldest 'child' in the room and it was her who broke down first. Loved how Zeke thought she was "telling the truth."

On to Zeke...we got a little insight into his mind. Today showed one of the many reasons I just love Libby Kennedy. She never gives up and she didn't give up on Zeke. She used her own weakness to open him up and at least start communications. The bit where she takes his headphones off was sweet. Oh, and on a totally material note - I adored her boots!

Oh, final bit on the Kennedy's: Karl breaking down at the car was *so* sad. Just wanted to hug him. How he reacts to all this will be just as interesting as how Suse does.

Loved the scene with Rosie and Carmella about Marco. Car couldn't have been more obvious that she likes him if she'd tried! Rosie walking into Charlie's then saying "Oh! There's Marco." and walking out again was classic

But the fact that they are walking hand in hand in the titles kinda gives away the fact they become an item. I like Carmella. She's been in it for a few years and it feels as if she's still a fairly minor character. I hope she gets a good stroyline soon.

Watching Bridget today makes me take back all I said about her being like Sky. What a doofus she was today; moaning and bitching about disablity to a guy in a wheelchair! (He was quite hot by the by!) Get over yourself, love. I was quite glad she did at the end She only did it cos she fancies him, mind!

Don't care about Ned and Kirsten enough to get into any custody battle story. He is such a wet fish and she seems cunning as a fox. What is Janae doing with him?!

Todays ep was good though i can see the Susan in total denial getting boring rather quickly.
Bless Ben putting his foot in it. I think Kirsten wants Ned back.

Yep, another good ep today.

I think Suse will snap out of it when she gets her sight back. In the meantime, I really hope she doesn't push Karl and Libby completely away and retreat like she did when she had amnesia.

Ben was funny. A typical kid thing to do. I can undrstand Karl and Lib telling Steph and Toadie though. She's Libby's best friend and Toadie is basically family for the Kennedy's.

Kirsten is annoying as hell Hope she does want Ned back so Janae isn't bogged down by his annoying-ness!

Love that Audrey the dog is back!

The ending was sooo sad (again!) Wanted to hug Libby. Reading my TV guide it all gets too much for her tomorrow - so get ready for another emotional one

Just read mine now after what you said. Does sound like a good one.

Is it me or is Jake looking fat? He looks like a different dog.

Another great ep today. Crikey, hasn't been a duff one in a while!

Loved the Libby and Steph stuff Just seeing them together makes me smile. Don't know why Libby didn't tell her about Darren (again) after Ben put his foot in it (again!)

So....instead Lib lets rip on Karl about Sarah and Izzy just to deflect from Darren. Now, I love Libby as much as the next person, but it was wrong for her to go over this stuff again. Karl is right. She'll never forgive him. Libby won't let herself because it's good in an argument against her dad

Love the little Drew mentions. I welled up a tad *sniff*. Then Darren shows and I want to puke! But loved Libby's "I know what it's like to be loved and it's not this!" Go girl! Darren is so slimy and wrong!!! I was urging Karl to give him a smack, like he's wanted to after all these years.

Oh, Toadie and Suse was the sweetest thing. Like I said...he's family! "Mummy Susan". Awwww.

Steve's over-reaction to Josh was funny. Protective dads are embarassingly hilarious. Riley was a twonk though.

So, now starts the love triangle between Didge, Declan and Josh. Who will ultimately win her heart? I'd go for Josh meself!

Never thought I'd see the day where I feel sorry for a Timmins, but Janae is a saint for putting up with that idiot Ned! Just let that devious woman have him. He's not that great!

So I'm guessing that Darren cheated.

Good to see him back!

I also really likes seeing the scene with Susan and Toadie.

I want Josh to win too. Declan looks shifty. PLus JOsh is much cuter.