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Do you do summaries for Hot Bench as well, crazyinalabama?

Another excellent job with the summaries. Your posts help me stay focused when I am writing my responses because you've tracked everything I am watching, in the same order I watched them. My concern was the "don't prey on my daughter" because that mother was a whack-job. I am sorry, but when a parent publicly defends or coddles her child (or his child) and excuses the child's behaviour and decisions because the child is an adult drug addict, you've lost any of my sympathy. The home was condemned, daughter sold mom's shed for a quick $75.00 and the mother flipped when she discovered this and turned on the defendant for buying the shed. Mom also accuses her of not paying $75 because mom never saw it. No wonder some kids grow into dysfunctional adults who aren't able to own their behaviour.

Great summaries - thanks for the memory tug. The above case both infuriated me and gave me satisfaction. I was annoyed because the defendant behaved as though she was entitled to do as she wished with the bouncy house, even if it meant handing if off to "strangers" who have no identification? (Yeah... right. I think she got herself a bouncy house.) The satisfaction came when the bouncy house owner had offered (to the defendant) to reduce the replacement price to $1500.00 because it was 3 years old. But nope... defendant didn't feel she owed, so Judy ordered her to pay the $2200.

I agree with you! When she claimed that pit bulls are known for being good at 'watching children' (I think she meant 'protecting'?) Anyways, the Plaintiff interrupted and said "that is not true!" because it even sounded ridiculous the moment she said it. The hubby was being kind by pointing out it's more the owners than anything, but even with his gracious comment, she still ranted that her dog was playing, etc. I hope Statefarm issues her a letter stating any dog attacks are NOT covered.

Good question, lol. I have so many questions that have arisen from my constant feeling of anxiety and anger watching these 'men' talk shit about the women who are working so hard so they ALL get a tip. It's hard to maintain any sort of morale when you are being told you are a crappy worker, you are disliked, etc. Rhylee suffered during her exterior efforts and Kate during her interior efforts. Courtney kept quiet counsel throughout, yet the one time she stepped up to say something she was harassed by her own boyfriend because she wasn't being loyal. Too many questions on my behalf. Lastly, so-called 'girl code' is between good friends, and usually during the teen years when the opposite sex becomes appealing. Grow up, Jasmine.

I think he was going for full custody so that he wouldn't have his financial affairs become public when she took him to court for child support.

This was the first I had ever heard of this name or of the case. That impressed me because usually the cases presented have already been aired in some form or another on the other crime shows.

And yet these 'men' (ahem) who don't want an unwanted child foisted upon them, can't seem to figure out how to use a condom?

I have always believed this as well. It's like our minds know what we 'need' to remember, and what we need to 'forget' in order to stay emotionally 'healthy'.

This is where Dateline should improve. The show must be aware of which evidence helped the case, and instead of leaving viewers wondering how on earth a conviction was attained, we should be hearing the same facts that helped the jury decide.

You read my mind. I feel so much rage when I learn the crime involves murder rather than divorce. All families and kids involved suffer, and how could anyone feel murder is less sinful than divorce?

Good question. Even the episodes I was watching had dates from 2019, but I haven't talked to anyone who actually saw the show on the dates attached to the episodes. Who knows anymore, as I know Tera behaviour turns off a lot of viewers. She fights so dirty, and it's to tear down others, not bring the LP community together.

Wow, you really dislike Captain Lee, hey? I found the sailing ship captain got involved because it is a smaller area and he only went down to ensure the fellow wasn't going to get physical (He needed to know if he was still going to marry them at 8:00). As well, none of the crew knows each other via working together, aside from the couple. The sailing captain didn't threaten the couple or anything, and he had a crew member listen in to see if they were escalating their argument, or not... (therefore, still needing him so they can get married? ) Captain Lee has a Bosun and a Chief Stew who he knows and trusts - if they cannot properly assuage the situation, then why does he have them. He cannot undermine them by determining a situation if they imply none exists. Everyone agrees to be filmed, so it'll all be hashed out in public once it's aired.

He was so livid that he couldn't even comprehend when they corrected him by saying "It's your girlfriend's friend's yacht". He only heard something similar to 'you owe your girlfriend for getting that sweet job...' and he's not prepared to accept that. Even if it wasn't exactly what was said. I can't help but feel so mad that Ashton played me last year with all that 'nice guy' pretence. In hindsight, Rhylee was so kind to him last season, even though he was pushy with her, sexually, in the beginning.

Aww, don't take the word 'pussy' from me. I so rarely like any putdowns because they sound harsh, violent, too female specific, too lowdown. But 'pussy' - I love it simply because I can refer to myself as being one if I am too afraid to try something, I can tease my friends with it, and I do associate it with my cat as well. She is a bigger pussy than me as she doesn't even want to experience going outside (which I kinda get... lol). She's afraid of things that move - makes it rough for her... :)

I know you are being funny, but as someone who has been around a long time - long enough to see many of my students grow into adults with mates/families etc. Rhylee will end up being an amazing parent. Those students who would flip out in school/ have meltdowns when things weren't fair or forthcoming (honest) end up becoming amazing parents. They are the kids who somehow find the patience and good life lessons in adulthood, to pass on to their kids (and usually without drama). I've seen it over and over. So I have high hopes (until I read about her in the crime section.. heh)

Kate can definitely be a bully, and at times I am impressed that she doesn't flip out sooner (Jen...) but I have to say, I am not sure if I have seen her be a bigot. Then again, my memory is like swiss cheese, so please feel free to remind me of any behaviours I forgot about.

You are absolutely right and it bothers me so much that I didn't see a hint of this last season. Remember when Riley and Caroline would chat with him last season and he'd give such great advice? He appeared respectful towards the others. Where did THAT Ashton go? Last season he came across so mature, especially with everyone's frustration with Chandler. Yet this season he is behaving so inflexible, but he can't see that common dick attitude he now shares with Chandler?

Kevin would have been mad with Kate either way. Mad because she didn't tell him... Mad because she did tell him and he'd think she encouraged primary to go to bed. He's a typical diva chef.

This reunion provided me with confirmation that I am a diehard reality show fan, but NOT for the actual shows. I LOVE the reunions. I get a whole different glimpse of a character when they are sitting and defending (or not) their actions. I thought Simone appeared to be 'rambling' which I am sure frustrates the poor gal. But although I figured she has an axe to grind, I am not sure all the reasons why, or if it's only with Kate. Or does Simone hope somebody will notice her and offer her an acting job? Although we do not know any conversations prior to the sit down, Ashton appears furious and no longer looks like the proud son of Captain Lee. I was surprised a relative newbie would attempt to shame Captain Lee by implying he no longer works 'real boats'. Does Ashton really think he knows what everyone is doing while away from the show? Even if he stops, he deserves a chance to retire until he only does Below Deck charters. After dealing with that kind of disrespect, I wonder if Lee would even want to return? I am looking forward to Part 2. SAME!!! No proper description so my PVR is skipping over

I remember, in that moment, wondering how many women were PM'ing him saying, "Heck, I'll marry you and although I am not a virgin, I am definitely not a skank, either." I felt he was a great participant who was matched with a woman who cute and a tad quirky, but who also thought far too much of herself and her virginity.

I don't know why, but (for either sex) the 'gift' of one's virginity, gets ho-hum after a certain age. If I were engaged to a man who was, say 30 years old, and he had saved himself for his wife, I would question the value of his 'gift'. I chose to be celibate for 1.5 years when I was 24. It's hardly impressive that I denied myself in order to come to a internal understanding of my issues. Hopefully, remaining a virgin means more to the virgin than she/he expects their significant other to feel. If my beau expects me to be overcome with the generosity and/or significance of his 'gift', he's with the wrong mate. I'm not going to feel good that all eyes are on my response to some guy is offering me his virginity. I would need to know the reasoning behind his choice before I could respect him, and I would not want the responsibility that accompanies being the 'first lover'. If I were a man, I would feel even moreso overwhelmed, so Iris needs to recognize that denying herself sex simply demonstrates that she's stubborn in her beliefs, and she has difficulty admitting her views may be a tad 'whacked'. After my date's confession, all one would hear is me saying, "Cheque, please!"

I so agree! I am one of those miserable customers who gets annoyed if a sales lady asks me if I need assistance after I just told her/him "I am just looking." I can't stand when waiters act chatty over over helpful, I just want service, not a friend. Lol. I wouldn't want to wait on me.

I did not see Kate acting in any other way than she has been acting all charter season. Nor do I mind that Kate said (not within ear shot of any guests) that Jemele was being a bitch. That's the whole point of the show - how the yacht staff sound off about the guests. Don't forget, Primaries', and Staff's first impressions often changed 180º by the end of the charter, and if they don't, so what? Kate's job was to be gracious and serve the guests. If they disliked her 'gracious face vibe', that's on them. If I were Kate, I'd be annoyed too. If I welcomed them professionally ; provided service, only to learn I was be accused of treating them as though they were being a nuisance. I'd be so annoyed for being judged without the courtesy of a verbal interaction. Trust me! Even I do NOT want to see Kate doing the, "Aw Shucks, I'm -So- Glad- to- be- Here- Serving- Your- Ass", Kate Shuffle!

I think it's important for us to shake off our 'home' perceptions and embrace the fact we're on holiday in a country that is vastly different than those in North America. I know, easier said than done. I have had to stop my own negative internal dialogue when traveling in Europe. Yep, it's not always about me. Sometimes it's just a cigar, lol.