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WHY I LIKE ABBY

22nd September 2009

The second in my occasional series of blogs on why I like/dislike certain characters. Today I turn my attention to Abby.

Loyal to NCIS. She is 100% loyal to NCIS. Even turning down a huge amount of money to go to a commercial laboratory.
Loyal to her "Team". Tony, McGee and Ziva. Abby's 'Three Musketeers' as she refers to them in "Last Man Standing". All three of them are very important to her. This is also very apparent in "Caged" when she is stressing about McGee being held hostage. Demanding to know why the team don't get safer jobs so she doesn't have to worry about them. It is left to Ziva to gently point out that if they did, then she wouldn't see them at all.
Loyal to Gibbs. No-one is more important in her world view than Leroy Jethro Gibbs. She hates being put in a position of having to lie to him. It is the love of a girl for her father. It something goes wrong, 'Daddy" Gibbs will make it right. Usually with a kiss on the cheek and a caf-pow.
Sense of Humor. Abby is quick witted and swift with the pointed comeback. Her humor can often be sarcastic.
Eccentric. Probably one of the few genuinely eccentric characters on television. The rest (House, Monk, Dexter etc) come across as having mental problems ranging from mild obsession to complete mental derangement. Abby is a pure eccentric. She doesn't just march to the beat of a different drum; it's an entirely different brass band.
Abby is her own person. Her attitudes state clearly "This is me. If you don't like it. Tough!"

What do you think of Abby?

LAST UPDATE ON 23rd September 2009, 6.27AM Australian Time
SUBMITTED BY MargyW

ANECDOTE OF THE DAY

22nd September

I think today we have the scoop on the anecdote of Season 7 premiere. Earlier on today, around 11 a.m. CET (approx. 3 or 5 a.m. depending on whether you are west or east coast US), I put up a new poll to coincide with today's Season 7 premiere of NCIS. Appropriately enough the poll asks you what you thought of the premiere - the past simple verb tense is correct, since the idea of the poll is for people to vote AFTER seeing the premiere.

However, it would seem people are feeling very jittery with the anticipation of tonight's episode, because on logging into the site again around 3pm CET (minus 6 or 8 hours depending on your US location), I discovered people HAD ALREADY VOTED!!!! I suppose, I could have cancelled the poll, made a rehash and then posted again later, but as I have a lot of work on, I decided to leave it as it was. Plus the fact, this 'jumping the gun' gave me something to write about today, particularly as I shan't be watching the episode because although I know it can be downloaded from the internet, I wouldn't be able to view it until 2 a.m. CET (I live in Europe), and really I don't think I'd appreciate it as much as I would viewing it at a 'normal' time.

Of course, I'm as curious as the rest of you to know what's going to happen in tonight's episode, fortunately, I have a better control of my nerves otherwise I'd have to move out to the US to keep up to date with the series in the same timeline as US and Canadian residents.

I do hope people will vote on the poll AFTER the episode please!!! Here's the link: http://cbsncis.wetpaint.com/page/Weekly+Poll I see even more people have voted since I last looked at 3.30 pm CET, because the percentages have changed!!!!

Can somebody please inform Shane Brennan that NCIS fans are so nervous that they are posting on a POST-premiere poll PRIOR to airing!!!! This is quite incredible, anyone would think Gibbs was going to be killed off - DON'T PANIC people - I'm just HYPOTHESISING.

There are an awful lot of words in upper case in today's blog, but given how jittery you all are, I think it's the only way to drive things home today, and even then I'm not all too sure as to whether any of you reading this, are really paying any attention to what you are reading.

So just a few words of advice for those of you who will shortly be viewing the premiere, try practising this breathing exercise, it really does help calm the nerves (I have done it - so I speak by experience). OK, now follow me everyone this is the breathing exercise you're all going to practise to calm down and be in tiptop condition for when the premiere airs:

BREATHING EXERCISE
1) Exhale completely through the mouth
2) Hold without breathing 10 seconds
3) Inhale slowly through 1 nostril (count of 5 for inexperienced/ 10 for experienced)
4) Hold your breath for 10 seconds
5) Exhale slowly through the other nostril (count of 5 for inexperienced/ 10 for experienced)
6) Then repeat, alternating left / right nostril for inhaling /exhaling
7) Do this for 10 minutes, and if done properly you will be be feeling more relaxed

BREATHING EXERCISE

1) Exhale completely through the mouth

2) Hold without breathing 10 seconds

3) Inhale slowly through 1 nostril (count of 5 for inexperienced/ 10 for experienced)

4) Hold your breath for 10 seconds

5) Exhale slowly through the other nostril (count of 5 for inexperienced/ 10 for experienced)

6) Then repeat, alternating left / right nostril for inhaling /exhaling

7) Do this for 10 minutes, and if done properly you will be be feeling more relaxed

Now, you should all be in the right frame of mind for watching the Season 7 premiere without being a bag of nerves, just simply enjoying every minute - you lucky blighters.

Just one more thing, don't forget to tell me everything that happens in tonight's episode with all the minor details, or I'll make you wait to watch the following episodes and suffer just like us Europeans - not I'm envious or anything :-)

Y con esto y un bizcocho, se acabó lo que se dió.

LAST UPDATE ON 22nd September 2009 9:10 PM - CET
SUBMITTED BY Sorgiña

SCRIPTS OF LINDA BURSTYN

21st September 2009

If you are like me and read the credits you will mostly be familiar with Linda as the script editor for the show. However, Linda has been involved in the writing of two episodes for the show so far. Let's take a look at them both.

In The Zone. This first script of Linda's took Tony and Nikki Jardine to Baghdad. Whilst not one of my personal favorites, the episode had a strong story line and supplied a wonderful explanation for Nikki's germ obsession. Her brother in hospital in a coma. Coma patients are susceptible to infections, so Nikki's obsession becomes clear, and suddenly very poignant, rather than an irritation. It was also the last time we saw Nikki. I must admit I would like to see her return. If only so we can find out if her brother survived or not.
Nine Lives. This one was written in conjunction with Dan E. Fesman and David J. North. The first appearance of Tobias Fornell for season 6. The episode gave us one of the best indications yet on just how close the friendship between Gibbs and Fornell really is. When Gibbs turns up at the Hoover Building to support Fornell who is about to be carpeted by his Director. An appearance that doesn't surprise Fornell at all. Fornell: She said you'd be here. Gibbs: Who? Fornell: Our ex wife. Another interesting hint. Fornell obviously gets on better with Diane than Gibbs did. He can still talk to her when he has problems. I love it when the writers give us small hints about the characters.

Both episodes were good strong episodes plot wise and both gave us small pieces of character development. I hope we see many more scripts from Linda Burstyn during season 7 and beyond.

LAST UPDATE ON 22nd September 2009, 6.27AM Australian Time
SUBMITTED BY MargyW

YA QUE TODO EL MUNDO ESTÁ PENDIENTE DE MAÑANA....

21 de septiembre

Ya que todo el mundo está pendiente de mañana, bueno los que viven en EEUU o Cánada porque los demás pringados estamos todavía con la 6ª temporada, si os sirve de consuelo, los gabachos están más atrasados que nosotros, ya que la tele francesa empezó la 6ª temporada este mes. Para que luego nos quejemos.

Al menos cuando echen el primer capítulo de la nueva temporada, nosotros aquí en Europa estaremos ya durmiendo, aunque luego al loguear aquí el miércoles nos enteraremos de todo el tomate.

Yo, como buena moderadora terminé de ver la 6ª temporada de un tirón el finde, para no tener que escuchar los comentarios de la peña sobre algo de que no tengo npi. Aunque está claro a estas alturas que vuelve Ziva, en que capítulo no sabemos, pero que volver vuelve.

Lo que más me ha extrañado hasta el momento ha sido la falta de fotos de promoción del reparto, al contrario que la temporada pasada cuando para estas alturas ya teníamos las nuevas fotos del reparto, si no todas al menos algunas - de las fotos posadas me refiero. A ver de que guisa les hacen posar este año.

Y lo de la spin-off ¿lo comprará LaSexta u otra cadena? Porque con lo chulos que son lo mismo nos echan las 2 series en distintas cadenas, el mismo día y a la misma hora.

A priori, no me dice mucho esta spin-off si nos basamos en los capítulos de Leyenda, lo único guay fue aquello de colocar las imagenes mediante pantalla táctil en el centro de operaciones. Las chicas me parecían muy sosas las 2, el único personaje un poco curioso era él que hizo de psicólogo/profiler, pero el resto, un poco chabacano, para que nos vamos a engañar. Otra cosa sería, que esos personajes interviniesen de cuando en cuando como actores episodicos para alguna trama puntual, entonces podría tener su gracia ver como los 2 equipos interactuan, pero por lo demás no me dice nada. Realmente, no aporta nada nuevo, era como ver a una peli de James Bond en formato pequeño, y un presupuesto menor porque es una agencia menor, pero sin más.

No sé si esta raya que os estoy metiendo realmente vale como blog, pero como estamos en familia como quien dice. De momento hoy, no ha habido gran movimiento en la web, es como si todo el mundo se hubiese metido en su madriguera particular a la espera de mañana a las 20h (hora americana o sea las 2 de la madrugada hora española), parece que todos están en ascúas sobre que va a pasar. No sé si les preocupa más al personal que Tony y McGee tengan que entrevistar a un nuevo compañero de equipo o el por qué Tony va a ser torturado, yo me inclinaría por este último. Ya que parece ser el gafe del equipo, porque todo lo malo le pasa a él. Bueno a casi todos les ha pasado algo, que les ha hecho sufrir, salvo McGee, creo que ya va siendo hora que le toque recibir algunos palos, con eso de que son un equipo. Algún apretón de nada, sí que ha pasado, pero hasta Abby ha sufrido más que él, ¿será porque está emparentado con los Belisario? Es un comentario injusto lo sé, pero es que salvo las alergías y alguna mojadura, el chaval realmente no sabe lo que es pasar putas todavía, así que le toca. No tiene por ser grave, pero algo que le ponga pelos en pecho, digamos.

Bueno yo creo que ya está bien de paja para hoy, ¿verdad? mejor no me lo contestaís que una es frágil, ya sabeís ¡jejejeje!

Y con esto y con un bizcocho, se acabó lo que se dió.

LAST UPDATE ON 21 de septiembre del 2009 21:25H - CET
SUBMITTED BY Sorgiña

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ABBY REAL LIFE!

Feb 26 2010, 2:10 PM EST by ~Starburst~

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OMG! i just found out that Abby has a background in science! i know that a lot of people might already know that, but i think that i awesome! i respect her even more know. knowing that my favorite forensic scientist thats in acting actually knows what she is doing not just acting out what is on a scrip. I also think it is cool that she accidentally fell into acting, i just love Abby actress and real life!

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Why I Like Abby

Sep 23 2009, 3:22 PM EDT by lulusaj09

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Today's blog is on why I like the character of Abby:

http://cbsncis.wetpaint.com/page/NCIS+MODERATORS%27+BLOG+28

Any feedback/discussion would be great.

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ANECDOTE OF THE DAY

Sep 22 2009, 3:13 PM EDT by Sorgiña

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Today's entry is about the jitteriness of NCIS fans who jumped the gun voting on the poll designed for voting POST premiere airing, PRIOR to the same. As always comments are welcome

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