tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post2783572902362580400..comments2024-03-26T13:17:29.405-04:00Comments on Outlandish Observations: Episode 203: "Useful Occupations and Deceptions" (SPOILERS)Karen Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07635855088490793965noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-20254270097088082212016-04-26T01:17:10.037-04:002016-04-26T01:17:10.037-04:00The one minor thing I thought was odd was when Ja...The one minor thing I thought was odd was when Jamie discovers he has lost Sawny, the wooden snake. He describes it to Claire as,if she didn't know what it was and tells her he's had it since he was a little boy. Well in Episode 113, The Watch, she is the one who returns it to Jamie, after Jenny tells her to give it back to him.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14895604265327704511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-3194132917525745452016-04-25T16:31:56.494-04:002016-04-25T16:31:56.494-04:00Hi Karen , I liked this episode , the scenes I lik...Hi Karen , I liked this episode , the scenes I liked were , the chess scenes with, the Minister of Finance , and the scenes with Master Raymond, I figured out that Claire would connect Mary Hawkins to Frank, and BJR, also I knew she'd run into the Comte sooner , liked the hospital scenes , the dog was cute and smart too, can understand Jamie's frustration a bit , he has a problem that he wants to discuss with Claire and all she can do is talk about elt her day , but feel that Claire will over come her working at the hospital, liked the scenes with Fergus, and hope to see more of him , also liked the musical mystery scenes with Mother Hilderguarde, and felt in the later scenes Jamie & Claire were more working together , liked the toast scene, I hope in the next episode Claire tells Jamie about BJR, being alive still, also in this episode we see more of Claire & Jamie's apartments and still love the scenery and costuming, will be watching next weekend, please post more soon, like your Blog, Sincerely Yours . Mary TormeyMary Tormeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-57855729543188061232016-04-25T11:53:53.784-04:002016-04-25T11:53:53.784-04:00I can understand Jamie being upset and angry when ...I can understand Jamie being upset and angry when Claire finally got home. Shortly after hub and I were married, I went to a party with another teacher. She drove , so I couldn't leave until she was ready , and it was before cellphones. When I got home, hub had every right in our apartment on and was sitting up waiting for me. He is a very calm guy and didn't say much , but he did not look happy. When I asked if he was mad, he replied , " I was concerned."♥Susanlynnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-76936753175975622722016-04-25T10:52:03.520-04:002016-04-25T10:52:03.520-04:00Hi Karen, I liked the scenes with the Minister of ...Hi Karen, I liked the scenes with the Minister of finance , and the scenes with Fergus , and Mother Hildergarde , I don't think Jamie was treating Claire badly, what is happening is that Jamie is frustrated , but the fact that he has to deal wit trying to foil the Stuart Uprising and when he gets home wanting to talk to his wife and seeks her help , she's gone all day and when she gets finally home , she's full of life and al talk about her day it's only natural that he'd react the way that he did , plus Jamie is still dealing with the aftermath of Wentworth so I understand that scene too, I still love the costuming and we get to see more of Claire & Jamie's apartments and love the set designs, will be watching more next weekend, please post more soon. Love your Blog, Sincerely Yours. Mary Tormey.<br />Mary Tormeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-19755772885895708942016-04-25T04:46:51.685-04:002016-04-25T04:46:51.685-04:00Thank you Karen, for your review and for pointing ...Thank you Karen, for your review and for pointing to Diana's explanation on CompuServe.<br />I too see a very different Jamie than in Season 1, but the way Diana explains it is pretty much the same way I explained this behaviour to myself.<br />Jamie spends his days doing things he doesn't like at all. How frustrating that must be! He is tired because of lack of sleep and I think we all know what lack of sleep can do to mood and temper. And when he gets home and finds Claire is not there, he has to deal with all his thoughts himself. And WHEN Claire finally comes home, all cheery and talking about how SHE spent her day, I think his reaction towards Claire isn't strange at all. Add all this to fact that he is still struggling with the aftermath of Wentworth and I understand completely why he acts this way.<br />Both Sam and Cait talked about how the baby will bring them back together and I think we all have to wait for that moment to see Claire&Jamie the way we were used to in season 2.<br />I liked the whole episode very much, the new characters are wonderful and Bouton is exactly how I imagined. Bit most of all I liked Murtaghs extendede part, him having his pleasures (he is a MAN after all) but most of all for being the person who is there for Claire, the one she can rely on in this lonely time for her. Ellennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-66565357284792606772016-04-24T21:02:08.815-04:002016-04-24T21:02:08.815-04:00Thanks, Karen. I always enjoy reading your views. ...Thanks, Karen. I always enjoy reading your views. I have been reading the comments on CompuServe and discover so many things that I miss. For example, someone mentionned that in the last scene, Jamie was wearing a kilt. I think that might be getting ready for the love bite scene. I hope that Jamie and Claire finally reconnect in the next episode. It is hard to watch them both suffering from this separation, and their sad parting is coming up. Susanlynnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-77954175108067243872016-04-24T20:01:11.491-04:002016-04-24T20:01:11.491-04:00Really?? Just because Jamie and Claire have a &qu...Really?? Just because Jamie and Claire have a "tiff" doesn't mean that they don't love each other. It just means they are in a "real", not "fairy tale" marriage! Jamie is frustrated with his progress in preventing Culloden (plus his lack of sleep and spending time with that twat, Bonnie Prince Charles); he was "disappointed" that Claire was not there when he needed her. However, he knew she was in good hands with Murtagh. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-33501966060219872022016-04-24T17:34:04.351-04:002016-04-24T17:34:04.351-04:00When he toasted Mother Hildegarde I took that as l...When he toasted Mother Hildegarde I took that as letting Claire know it was ok for her to work at the hospital.Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17764615914156431767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-40164992342802510552016-04-24T15:36:45.193-04:002016-04-24T15:36:45.193-04:00I too am struggling with Jamie's attitude. No...I too am struggling with Jamie's attitude. No matter what, she is his fortress, and Jamie would never treat her the way he does. I understand that they completely missed the healing in season 1, and the fact the Jamie tells her that he has a little leanto with a roof to keep out the rain, the whole a whole man because you, two hands to hold you with, serve you with, BUT this blaming everything on PTSD, instead of ssying we need better writing, coaching and directing, is getting old<br /> Ok you didn't give Jamie closure of sorts in season one. But we need to stop blaming PTSD on wooden dialogue and direction<br /> They are fine actors. But I think they are trying their best with something that is not up to standard. Even they can't fix that<br />Molly Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00257927251016015613noreply@blogger.com