Episode Name/Number:  Not Quite South of the Border  (Episode 5.14)

Original Air Date:  January 7, 1980

Summary:  The girls are excited for their vacation to "Near Mexico," but things don’t turn out as expected when one thing after another goes wrong at their not-such-a-paradise resort.

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Guest Stars:  Billy Sumper (frequent L&S small-bits player, appearing in 5 episodes) as Lou
Best Quote:  "Shirl, pay attention. One wall. Two wall. Three wall. BUSH!" -Laverne
Most Touching Moment/Quote:  Frank & Edna’s pillow fight and subsequent makeout session on the couch.
Funniest Moment:  The girls battling out the tropical storm in their hotel room: "You can’t ignore it any more, Shirl. WE GOT NO WALLS!" -Laverne
Squiggy Hello:  "I can’t believe it. For less than 300 dollars, you and I are flying to a tropical paradise, totally isolated, nowhere near humanity." -Shirley  "Hello!" -Squiggy
Featured Songs:  None
Strangest Moment:  The goat wandering into the girls’ room - and Shirley trying to communicate with it in Spanish.
Best Insult:  "Wait, wait, wait, what did my ad say?" -Mr. Frick  "It said, 'a vacation to fit every budget.'" -Laverne  "Right. Well that room fits YOUR budget." -Mr. Frick
Saddest Moment:  Laverne whipping out her "boo boo face" after Mr. Frick refuses to address any of their complaints.
Fun Tidbit:  The girls’ luggage (and its included stowe-aways...) visits Peoria, London, Spain, & Tahiti.

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Star Rating:  3.5/5
Verdict:  The storm scene in the hotel room is perfectly played by Penny & Cindy; while things start to borderline on slightly-too-silly at times, this episode certainly qualifies as a very fun one.