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It was a great episode. The house was fantastic.

I'm wondering about a song that appeared in the episode, though. When Hector was getting ready for the party before his fiance arrived, there was a song whose lyrics said something along the lines of "something kinda funny about a mask and the money," but I couldnt' find it on Google -- probably because I dont have the lyrics right. Please help!

Great episode, but I'm really not sure what the inspiration was to straighten Thom's hair; it looked awful.

Completely and totally awesome. Thanks to Bravo and Queer Eye for doing something so wonderful for Hector and his loved ones. A big thanks also for helping me to remember the people who are in the war and affected by it. And a big thank you to Hector for serving and protecting our country. Bless you - thank you. Truely.

Cabinets, closet, bikes were amazing! I hope someone with some bucks is getting that golfing cart for Hector! That was a great invention!

Enjoy life Hector!! Good luck to you and yours!

Very nice episode. I was in tears when his Marine buddy & the doctor showed up. I love it when Kyan, seeing that the straight guy doesn't need any help in the grooming department, sees what he REALLY needs. Getting Hector out of that basement, and re-introducing him to golf and bikes was just wonderful. Besides helping him physically, it'll help with the emotional healing also.

Loved, Loved, Loved what they did with the house to make it wheelchair friendly. The cabinet pull downs are just genius and mucho snaps for whoever invented them!

And, Hector's fiance is just wonderful! So supportative & so loving.

And, BTW, I liked Thom's straight hair. I've seen a couple of pics over the years where it's like that and I think it looks good. Perhaps it's just growing out and the weight is pulling out the curl.

You guys on this board are sooooo cute! Thom's hair is almost as much of a topic for discussion as the straight guy! Absolutely! I love it! Anyway snaps for the gentle, sensitive way the Fab 5 handled this episode. Hector was treated with the respect and love that we've come to expect from our guys. My heart aches for the victims and their families on all sides of this war. I wish Hector and Andrea every happiness in the future. BTW, how cute was Hector's mom?!?!?

Happy Birthday, Jai! (See, poopsie......even a die-hard Wife of Thom couldn't forget your day!!!)

Peace

You know tomasulo is right. Thom's hair is as much of a discussion as the show. I happen to like Thom's hair that way....even though I always love him in waves.... I've always said that my favorite episode with Thom is the Ross the marine episode and Thom's hair looked exactly like it did last night. I love it.....

Now on to the episode, I, too, just loved the way the boys were so sensitive and caring to the situation. I find it just incredible what can be done to a house to make it "wheelchair" accessible. And Thom did a fantastic job at arriving at that. As an aside, I must say that I just loved Carson in that grey suit...sexy as hell! Anyway, I loved Andrea, her support is humbling..., and the mother was a hoot! I loved her reaction when the boys came up the steps into the livingroom and she screamed....great!

All in all, I loved this episode, very loving, and sensitive. I, too, feel for the families and friends of soldiers, wherever they serve. I have a friend of mine who recently got married and was sent over to Afganistan. He hurried to get married, to make sure his wife was provided for, in case anything happened to him. They were husband and wife for 2 days before he went over, we had a big party for them before he went. Very emotional. (Sorry I didn't mean to waiver from the show).

And HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAI! (I am also a "wife" who can with our little latino boyfriend a happy day!!!)

Ooooh, Deb! Thank you for reminding me....Carson in that suit! Go ahead, Paris....say it....."That's hot!!".
notey must have been freakin'!!!

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Okay, usually I prefer the funny and racy eps to the "feel good" ones, but with this SG I felt like there was a real reason for it to be heartwarming. QE added some diversity to the SGs without it being too gimmicky. What a surprise it was having the war buddy and the doctor at the party. Um, I know this isn't very MGK-like of me, but when the doctor made his toast, my eyes were no longer dry. (Or am I just hormonal? Maybe some milk will help, according to the latest "Got Milk?" ads )

Kyan looked hot as hell with the 5 o'clock shadow that we haven't seen in a while and that nice bright blue shirt which really brought out his brown highlights. I dig men who play golf, so seeing Ky play drove me wild.

Of our boys, I was proudest of Ky (big surprise). He acted like a brother to the SG and gave him active things to do (adaptive golf and hand biking) to help him move on and get his self esteem back. That helps make up for the way Kyan gave the fiancee a head kiss and a hug. But she's a real class act (and was much more into her SG), so I forgive her.

In The Loft, Kyan's black shirt and jeans reminded me of what he wore the day I met him.
I couldn't believe the comment he made during the reveal about the brunette woman: "Now she's a hottie with a slamming body." Uh, Kyan, that episode must've been shot before you laid eyes on ME, or you wouldn't have said that about another woman! Oh well, at least his Hip Tip was helpful.

Ted's idea for the kitchen cabinet inserts and Carson's idea for the bedroom closet inserts were great and are good for the able-bodies as well.
Thom did an amazing job turning the couple's house into an inviting home.
The Loft looks great as well.

I'll bet Thom thinks the SG's mom is "Like buttuh!"

In Ted's Hip Tip, he told us the benefit of serving champagne in flutes to keep it bubbly. Note, take note: he also said it tickled. I wonder if the Tedster is into being tickled. (I LOVE being tickled - hint, hint, Kyan! )

notevayas adds...

I appreciated when Kyan sort of forestalled any platitudes at the end by emphasizing that nobody who has not lived through what these guys barely lived through can really understand.. Kyan has real class and depth.
As far as looks though, I think Kyan could stand to gain just a few pounds, His face looked too thin, and sorry, but sort of weasel-ish with his pointed chin and mouth full of teeth. No white strips this episode.. yaaay!
But I agree that Kyan helped the most by giving Hector more freedom. Driving is fine, but it could also be considered just moving around in a cage. Now he can load up the bikes, the beautiful fiance, and drive to any beautiful trail to experience nature and socialize. Cyclists are friendlier than the general public in my experience, and less likely to avoid Hector or treat him as an invalid. At the same time, they are more willing to help. When I had an accident on a trail, I was immediately surrounded by half a dozen strangers intent on making me comfortable and seeing if I was injured before letting me move!

I think it was priceless the look on Hectors face when Carson announced Pilar, his mother, was shopping with them. Hector immediately told Carson that his mother does not share his taste in clothes. Well, that was payback for not letting Carson kiss you, soldier!

I loved Pilar! It was funny how Carson referred to her problem with the "Home Shopping Network" after seeing her stored doll collection and her "ceramic masterbating hobo". But the lady has been through so much, and I liked how she said that the fiance was lucky as well to have her son!
And by the way her face lit up as she reached up to hug each of the Fab 5, I think we know who the BIG FAN was who called the show and campaigned for her son to be helped! Whatta Mom! And her husband was quiet and even more handsome than Hector. Hector doesn't have a thing to worry about getting older if he looks like his father! The fiance, sorry her name escapes me, had the most loving eyes. And I agree, my_guy_ky, she was a real class act! She is family already, and she doesn't social kiss. Each kiss to Hector had her heart and soul in it. Remember poor Adam Zalta? His wife pecked him on the cheek and acted like that was some big favor!

As for the guys, they did a great job! I won't pretend to love the house, but it was obvious Hector did! And his wife was overcome! To me, it lacked personality and reminded me too much of a tasteful restaurant or spa or other public place. And it was probably because Thom had to leave open corridors for the wheelchair! So nevermind me!

I liked how Hector insisted on choosing clothes that he felt comfortable wearing, and I appreciate Carson for not pushing his bright colors. I can only imagine how emasculating it must feel to lose so much independence and be relegated to a parent's basement! He had to wear what made him confident.

Jai did an excellent job with focusing Hector on his relationship and choosing thoughtful gifts. This was not a fiance who would scoff at sentiment and want jewelry. And sometimes men forget that quilts and photos are what make a relationship warm, as much as food and shelter.

Kyan, I already gave the most credit to, for giving Hector the ability to regain his confidence and independence through mobility and physical activity. And how thoughtful to give his fiance a bike that would let them be side by side!

Ted took over Carson's usual humor in this episode! Hector was giving Ted attitude and Ted gave it right back in fun. I don't think Hector will be using his chopping board very often! The cabinets were excellent for children also. No teetering on top of stepstools or kitchen chairs to get the cookie jar! Or cinnamon to make toast!

Finally, thanks my_guy_ky for reminding me of our shared story where I had Ted tied to the bed and was feeding him strawberries! I guess I will have to add in champagne, only I really don't like it all that much! I prefer beer. Did you see the beer commercial where the man is fantasying about being on a desert island with all his beer and two beautiful women and the women start bossing him and nagging at him! You can add that to your sexist "Got Milk" PMS commercial collection.
Great episode and great commercials.. especially the rollerskating shadow people on the I-Pod commercial! Wanna dance??
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Ooooh, Deb! Thank you for reminding me....Carson in that suit! Go ahead, Paris....say it....."That's hot!!".
notey must have been freakin'!!!

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Just caught your post.. not so impressed with the suit, tomasulo. I prefer Carson in jeans.. in or out really..
notevayas