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This. I could not figure out WHAT Beth was doing, picking on that poor guy because she was mad at Ramona? Heather? I can't remember. Awful.

This whole episode gave me a headache. Who starts all these arguments at a party??? I know, only the Real Housewives of "Whatever." Ack. Sonja was delusional. I couldn't even follow the Ramona/Beth stuff. Kristen gets major kadooz for holding her own and her sanity with Sonja. Luann was the worst. What a vile comment to make to Carole.

Well I give Cait credit for wearing a WHITE bathing suit. The only time I wore one I discovered it showed waaaayy too much once it got wet! lol

Maybe I am dense, but I did not see it as "in love." Just someone who had helped Cait for a long time now feeling dumped as a friend. I am learning more with each episode of this show. Curious to see where Cait goes next in her journey.

I am appreciating this show. I never heard of Jennifer Boylan before. Now I want to read her book(s). If nothing else, Caitlin has made many of us more aware and interested in learning more. I also give Caitlin (Caitlyn?) credit for allowing us to see her flaws and ignorance. She could have edited all that out if she wanted to. She may not be the ideal spokesperson, but she is bringing transgender issues more public.

Has Sonja's line ever been manufactured? Or was the fashion show the beginning and the end?

Not sure I'm following, but if these girls on the sleepover were only 10 years old, then yeah, I'd have a problem with them leaving the house and TP'ing someone's home. Like many dads, David probably wasn't paying very close attention to them! lol

Hmmm, I must have missed the part about Jim having a vasectomy. Maybe Meghan is re-thinking? Tamra is so crass. Can't remember the specifics, but there were some TH of her in the beginning that were just attention-seeking, IMO.

I had to laugh watching Tamra, Vicki and Shannon getting drunk together! Then the others arrive -- it is not fun watching the drunks when you are not drunk. What's the deal with Meghan going off on Shannon in the previews? Tired of Meghan and her "they're so old" deal.

Thanks for explaining this. Very helpful.

Thanks for these knowledgeable responses. I would just add that priests change over the years; can't expect the same priest to be there for 15 years.

Thank you for articulating what I felt about Bethenny tonight! Her mocking of Ramona was out of line, IMO. As much as Ramona annoys, I do believe she is looking for a relationship, not a hook-up.

I thought the church scenes were all kinds of awkward, but probably true to life. You could tell Carole felt awkward. I was expecting her to show up, someone would hand her the urn, and she'd leave! OMG, I have to TALK with someone! Once she had the urn, I could feel her emotion -- so difficult.

Where was Lu tonight? I did not miss her.

I just laughed watching Heather talk about $400 t-shirts and then the careful packing of her suitcase. It's fun to see that kind of wealth, and I'd rather see stuff like that than the usual catfights and arguing over stupid stuff that Andy seems to push. Sometimes I feel sorry for Meghan, but then I remember her not.letting.it.go. with Shannon. I do think she doesn't have much of a filter and often speaks before she thinks. I hold grudges, so I remember how evil Tamara (and Heather, to a lesser extent) was to Alexis. Tamara has a LONG way to go to redeem herself in my eyes. Hmph!

Good point, it may be due to long-ago plastic surgeries. I hear the speech impediment more as an "sh" sound for what should be an "s" sound -- like the exaggerated Sean Connery impressions on SNL.

Pleasantly impressed with the first episode. I liked seeing her mom and sisters, and Mom being able to ask questions. Appreciate Caitlyn supporting other trans families. I didn't watch the Kardashian show, so I don't know much backstory.

Yeah. I struggle with the pantyhose-is-not-"cool"-but-it-makes-my-legs-look-better-but-it-is-so-hot-and-tight dilemma. I try to make do with self-tanner in the summer. I ordered some Yummie Tummie stuff from HSN recently. Unfortunately, not a match for my body. The panties were so high-waisted that they rolled down, and the tanks were too long. I am 5'4" though, and "fluffy," so that may be why! Lol. I liked the fabric and the firming nature of the garments -- not stifling. I read Carole's book years ago and loved it. She has survived a lot of tragedy and loss.

From the promo I saw, it is Shannon, and Dorinda's breasts on WWHL. ;)

I am truly impressed at the amount of detail many of you remember!

When did Andy get so grey?? Agree on their chumminess. Brynn is a very pretty little girl. But why didn't Lu just say "hey, not me, go talk to Ramona?" Ramona just totally slipped through here. Lu was better as a "friend of." I have watched from the beginning, and she always portrayed herself as so Classy, a Woman of Manners, putting others down. That is why I give her the side-eye now. I don't care who she sleeps with but I tire of her portraying herself as better than others. I still think she is the most beautiful of all the RHONY.

I thought it was weird and creepy when my mom (now 90) and her siblings took a photo of all of them with their mother in her casket! Mom didn't think it was weird at all. So I wonder if it's a generational thing -- she is also Catholic and of German descent. Maybe in he olden days, it was a way of sharing with those who couldn't be there?

I missed the Ryan moving back stuff. Now, babies and birthing -- I just have a thing about this, maybe because my husband and I had the luxury of being alone/together for the birth of our two kids. I think it is a time for the parents, not the grandparents, not the siblings. Did not want an entourage. People can come to the hospital AFTER the baby is born. At least Tamara was not in the delivery room.

Shannon and David should NOT be airing their issues in front of/ to their children!!!!

I saw the poll and photos and John Legend's butt was the winner, without question! An earlier post linked to another website that said the HWives were told to "bring the drama" to the reunion in order to be asked back. ACK! I must be one of the few who hate the reunions because of the drama -- can't watch. Too stressful for me. :)