Me from ME

I recently watched a program about animal criminals. The bear that broke into a multi-million dollar house in Aspen and ate almost everything in the refrigerator left the inexpensive ice cream untouched. Surely the sight of smoke rising in the middle of an uninhabited area in winter would have indicated that there was life below?

Always had a soft spot in my heart for the guy. Saw him skiing a few times at Aspen I especially liked him because he was waiting in the regular lift line mid way up Ajax. Another time he walked by and our eyes connected and we both smiled at each other.

I once read that stubbing one's toes on furniture while barefoot often results in a broken toe. I've done it multiple times and carried on. Once I broke a bone in one foot while jumping around barefoot and landing full force on the side of my foot. After X-rays my physician told me to put on my hiking boot, stay off it and use crutches for a few weeks. During times when one of my bones was healing from a break I slept a LOT. If Carlin continues her frenetic pace I will begin to suspect that she does not have a broken bone.

Yes, the meal at the fort looked nice (although quite a climb for all concerned). I'm thinking of the wedding (or vow renewal) on a beach which was crawling with people in bathing suits and others in boats who weren't exactly silent observers. Another beach picnic with a public park in the background comes to mind. I think that is the one with dogs and kids on horseback no more than 50 feet away. I think there were some comments about that.

I don't know about those water slides. How many times do the guests slide down, climb out, go back up and do it again? I see it as a one and done situation which has taken a whole lot of time and effort to set up and then put away. As far as the beach picnics go, the luxury yacht is a means to get away from every day life. Why would anyone want to go to a beach which might be inhabited by locals, other tourists and domestic animals? I thought the primary was obnoxious but his son seemed very polite and appreciative. And, Gary's act is wearing thin. I could understand why he was invited to dine with the primary since Jake seemed to like him.

Acknowledging that stereotypes are not always accurate and aren't usually a good idea, however there is a player from the Netherlands on Ted Lasso who frequently speaks his mind in a way that may be seen as insulting. Very similar to many of Sheldon's comments to friends and family. The other's accept it and explain it as a characteristic of the Dutch. I think initial contacts with Sheldon will be seen in the same way - until his real selfishness becomes apparent.

What do you all think of Steve Paterson? I listen to his radio show and he will be on the show tomorrow. I thought that he might have been considered for the job. .When he has gone to NYC in the past Gelman has taken him out to dinner. He has experience since he was on similar show for several years in Minnesota.

I was in the audience on two occasions when Regis was still there. I haven't watched the show regularly but, when Mark filled in I found the show to be lackluster. The fun of the early shows with Regis was hearing of his misadventures (showing up at Martha Stewart's Christmas party a day early. Regis and Joy were dressed to the nines.) What can Mark bring to the conversation day after day since they are living the same reality. Not enjoyable when bf and I argue, same for Kelly and Mark. To his credit he has managed the millions that Kelly earned very well. they have bought and sold so many great properties over the years. I think he was an econ major at Notre Dame.

Amen to that as well to all the bad table manners we have seen from these "upscale" guests on all of the franchises. And I'm not just talking about last season's guest who was banging her silverware together demanding food.

Well the Duggar boys might apreciate more. (Jk, I knew what you meant.)

The rainbow mug notwithstanding, Trent has shown himself to be a silent observer without interacting much with anyone. It makes me think that he has picked up on a lot about Rebecca so when they do interact he will be a little ahead of the introductory phase.

Didn't Trent Crimm briefly mention a daughter in a past episode? If that is the case then I see a pairing with Rebecca to be the family that the psychic predicted. I would be satisfied with that since he has shown himself to be someone who would be a good partner for her. He knows football, has come to watch and appreciate the Richmond team and has an encyclopedic knowledge of the game.

Now that this is back, I did a rewatch of the first seasons and looked into the IMDB of Brett Goldstein. Found it interesting that he was originally hired as a writer for the show, resonated with the Roy Kent character and actually auditioned for it. Another case of an actor being very successful in a role for which he had not been originally envisioned. Another is Mike Smith, (Bubbles) who was originally a sound mixer on Trailer Park Boys. He was goofing around on set and the Director noticed him and wrote the part into the script. There must be others who have become well known and successful through serendipity.

That's what I was trying to remember. Thanks. I totally recognize the difference between them and the non-bride and her Mom. Randy and the consultants have shown themselves to be generally kind and sentimental with some of the clients. Especially those with whom they feel a connection due to similar life events.

Maybe some of you can remember better than I, but in some cases when brides and their friends went to an appointment without intending to buy, but just for the experience, didn't Randy or one of the consultants comment on it. (They were gentle and subtle but they did mention it.)

I thought of that as well. Now I am wondering if the bridal consultants who appear on the show are paid. If that were the case then it wouldn't be a waste of their time. I thought it was Kleinfelds who were paid for use of the facilities and also got free advertising. Until Bridget, Holly and Kendra negotiated for compensation for their appearances on GND they were not paid. Source: Girls Next Level podcast.

I thought the three brides featured in this episode was to showcase how accommodating the consultants are. Several dresses for Jessica and she chose none of them, difficult and demanding dance mom, and, non-bride daughter choosing her Mom's gown. I thought that was the most manipulative. The Mom could have told the truth to her daughter and let her try it on before putting the Kleinfeld staff to all the trouble of pulling gowns and steaming the Mom's. Daughter immediately recognized it, what else could she have done than to try it on? I did not like this at all.

Well, DUH. Are you unaware that certain southern states are trying to prohibit drag shows? Do you not see the inferences that will be drawn?

Unfortunately since the shooter is transgender it will only give more reason to discriminate. BTW the shooter was fluid in how they presented themselves. Sometimes female sometimes male.

I wonder if C&E have gotten a taste for cruises - as well as a taste for the free champagne at Captain's Night. I agree with those who have said that the experience was probably lost on them. Much like the social influencer depicted in the Oscar nominated movie Triangle of Sadness. The protagonist won a cruise on a luxury ship but spent the entire time taking selfies and videos to post. Full disclosure: I travel a lot by ship. Sure, I fly as well but given the difference in crowded environments as well as the ill-mannered fellow flyers who think nothing of engaging in fistfights or, threatening crew with weapons if they don't get their way - give me a ship any day. .And because I have sailed (not cruised) a lot, I thought I would share one of the old tropes about steamship travel before the advent of air conditioning. When travelling through hot climates and when bananas are available at every meal and in many desserts it means that the morgue is full and the cooler needs to be cleared. To get to the medical office on one of my favorite ships go to C-6. (Elevator C deck 6 - or seasicks.) My Godmother died in her sleep on Queen Mary 2 just off the coast of Iceland. Her life-time companion who was with her said that it was handled impeccably with great care and concern.

There are a few opportunities on a ship to have free champagne. I can't help but wonder if they will be giving it a try. After all, they are no longer following a lot of Bates family fundie rules. BTW, Norovirus is usually contracted by contacting surfaces that have virus particles and transferring them to mouth or nose. All one has to do is practice good hygiene when aboard. Wash hands, don't touch handrails or elevator buttons and then eat without washing hands. When there is an outbreak people are not allowed to serve themselves on the buffet line and plates are filled by buffet staff.

Carnival is the "people of Walmart at Sea".More wet T-shirt contests, fist fights at the buffet and customers who try to find things about which to be outraged so they have their automatic tips removed. Although also a mass cruise line, Celebrity is more upscale and expensive. It remains to be seen what accommodations they are in. Also, if they are sharing a cabin with friends.

Unless, of course you happen to be a Duggar, Bates, or someone else of that ilk. I just can't get over Pastor Rob's mustache. It just doesn't fit his face. Probably the actor was cast as a boy-man so he had masculine characteristics but was "safe" for Mary's crush.

I'm sure none of the grown children who are trying to be influencers want to appear to be stupid, uneducated, or poorly read so why don't they use spell check? Carlin made a laughable spelling mistake which I cannot remember at the moment and Jessa Duggar made a sign to show her cooking skills early in her marriage: WaLa.

Good point about Joel obtaining the car with Bill's blessing. It shows Bill's personal growth from being a prepper who hoarded materials to a more self actualized guy as a result of his relationship with Frank. When he no longer had need for the things he had used to keep them safe he knew Joel could make good use of them.