Patti

 ever hating a soap character this much.  I’m even starting to genuinely dislike James as well, mainly because of the way he looks, and some of the things he’s said in recent interviews.  Plus, I hate his haircut.  Seems like it’s taking forever to grow out, and I don’t see one thing attractive about it.  Guess I’m doing the "wishing in one hand" that you’re reminding us all to do every now and then; but, honestly, I sincerely hope that Chad’s entrance as a DiMera is the beginning of E.J.’s exit story.  Hey, can’t blame a gal for trying.  As for what these writers will do with those who hate a character, I won’t buy that one.  They have their favorite actors that they adore writing for.  What other reason would Alison Sweeney be on for so long?  It’s certainly isn’t due to her talent as an actress, but KC has always adored her, and James is in that same category, IMHO.  They are both fair actors, but when it comes to drama, they are both waaaayyyyyyy over-the-top as far as I’m concerned.  

a prelude to a death sentence for E.J. DiMera.  I simply cannot stand to even hear him open his mouth any longer.  It’s one thing for him and Sami to go back and forth with the snarky attitudes, finger-pointing and threatening accusations; it’s entirely another to subject this child to submit to being the little puppet his father expects him to be.  I could have kissed that kid, both yesterday and today, first when he told E.J. "I hate you," and then called E.J. "stupid."  At least Sami doesn’t tell him that his father hates him.  She has always told him and Sydney that their daddy loves them very much, no matter how much her heart was breaking to say it.  I feel so bad for Johnny and Sydney being raised by that pig.  I’m going to cross my fingers and hope to die, and even wish upon a star, that these writers have the good sense to write this character off.  There is no redemption in this pig….none that I would accept anyway.  

 which always wind up backfiring anyway.  I’m hoping she is written so far into a corner that she will soon be written out.

 I really do try not to post spoilers on the main board.  I have used the edit button many times, but sometimes I fail to look at the board I’m posting on.  I’ll try and do better, I promise!  

 I find it somewhat difficult at times, because if a poster asks questions or takes polls such as casey did, it’s sometimes hard to remember that you know the answer because we’ve been discussing it over and over on the Annex (spoilers) board, but perhaps the poster doesn’t, but we all, at times, forget which board we’re working with.  I liked it much better the old way when, if you had a spoiler to post, you noted it in the topic or in the subject line of your post by $$$$$ signs or SPOILER ALERT, or something along those lines.  That was much easier for me, as I tend to leap before I look.  Again, my apologies, Casey.

 as the spot is "white" as opposed to just "light", and it is directly on the retina.  Usually a close-up shot will show the disease much more pronounced that a distant shot, which may not show it at all.  It probably would not even be detected in a ‘group’ photo.  There are other symptoms as well, including drooping eye, blurred vision, and others.  Google retinoblastoma and scroll down to "images for retinoblastoma" to see the symptoms.

 chemistry wise, that is, with Mia.  I think Gabbi would have been better with Chad.

 they could have waited until after the New Year, closer to February sweeps, if they had to do it at all.  Or they could have done it earlier and had Dr. Jonas perform some sort of medical phenomena, sort of like a Christmas miracle story line.  That I could accept, but having to watch this 3 days before Christmas is not my idea of Salem’s holiday story.