Chalby

I felt for Rhylee because she made it clear to Kevin that she wanted some of those items he's was monopolizing in the market. Was it really necessary for him to tell the clerk he'd take it "all" knowing Rhylee was right behind him, waiting patiently to buy some. And then he found it amusing that she was P.O.'ed with him for grabbing it all and being a pig. So I think that was the 'last straw' and she went off on him.

I hear (and agree with) you! I find it interesting how the hoarder will milk any and every bit of sympathy out of the therapist as soon as they notice the person "tsking, tsking" what the 'poor hoarder' has had to deal with throughout life. But boy, oh boy, the hoarder's true nature comes out as soon as someone demands they make a decision. I watched this sobbing (hoarder) mother hugging her adult daughter, promising that they will get through this together, etc. The moment the daughter went to toss a ripped, urine stained garment, the mother called her everything under the sun, starting with "you nasty bitch. Get the fuck out of here!" The daughter left the area mom was in and that's when we learn this has been a repeat performance. Sorry, but I would walk away as no family is worth that type of abuse.

Hoarders seems to come on TLC every Thursday morning (early). Has anyone else found this?

I just watched, Hoarding: Buried Alive "Owned By the Roaches" (original air date 2012/01/15) and my heart is breaking for her, her sons, and her ex husband. Here is a woman, a successful psychologist, who cannot see what is in front of her and who lashes out in anger at anyone who states the obvious. The level of fury and anger she displays tells me that there is so much more at play. I 'sorta' get hoarding, especially if one grew up in poverty but I cannot wrap my head around the filth. I have also known individuals who are so depressed that they cannot find the strength to clean themselves, let alone a home. However, these people often welcome and accept offers to clean their homes. But she is behaving as though everyone around her is exaggerating her home's filth and her hoarding, for attention or reaction. Does she not see or smell what is around her? Truly sad. .

She is so ignorant, it's embarrassing. Bottom line, she truly doesn't 'get' why her comments are offensive. How does one even begin to explain xenophobia (fear of the foreigner) to someone like that? When she dismissed her comments as not being racist because she sat in Julio's lap, I just about died. Who is this woman and why is she on TV?

Is there a forum I am missing to discuss Jo and Supernanny in 2020? I am following a lot of shows and for some reason, I seem to get lost when I am searching for Supernanny topics. I am just curious if anyone else struggles to truly like any of these children at the beginning of the show. I am aware that the darling only behave this way because their parents have allowed it (and actually encourage a lot of the naughty behaviours). I also want to know if others fall in love with the kids at the end of the show, only to wonder if ANY of these parents were actually able to change their approaches after only a week with Supernanny. I certainly hope so, but as an ex family counsellor, I somehow doubt it. Signing off - Negative Nelly.

I wonder how Rhylee would be received as a bosun? I remember when Tyler was hired as a deckhand and Rhylee was very encouraging as his deck mate (of course she was sleeping with the guy which may have helped). Her attitude only became bitter when the Ross and Ashton began offering to train Tyler to do activities that they never offered her. Any ideas?

It always makes me wonder why a woman yelling back at a man is viewed as 'screaming' or 'giving attitude' etc., whereas no descriptors are attached to a guy responding in the same way?

I agree, and for the life of me I cannot justify why anyone would share with her children the fact that the 'man she loves' is ashamed to to his family and friends that they exist. How does that make children feel - Mom's happiness is going to be destroyed because we exist?

I hate when the show infuses fake dramatic exchanges in an effort to keep viewers. I had noticed Mursel always wore a wedding ring during his TH comments, so I figured they must have married despite the sob story farewell at the airport. Mind you, those were REAL mascara dripping tears in Anne's case. I wonder what she'll think when she watches the show and sees how badly Mursel lied to his parents, and how judgemental and horrible his parents' reactions were?

I agree with you. I only wrote this because Simone acted so surprised when Kate stated she wasn't performing well as a '2nd stew', whereas Kate has always seemed vocal when crew is doing well, and when they're messing up. Simone has probably been very aware of any discontent Kate may have had.

Yes, Ben can pull off some great meals especially when he's forced to mind annoying preferences. Adrian was my fave 'effortless' chef. I loved how nothing seemed to rile him, and he didn't allow any chaos surrounding him enter his kitchen 'zen-mind'.

And I want to give another million 'loves' to this part.

YES!!! And fabulous post. I agree with it all. Last year, I found Rhylee to be obnoxious, but this season, it simply appears that the deck crew have turned into their own testosterone- fueled, mean girl group. I give her credit for hanging in there without complaining to Captain Lee. I would hope that Lee would view some footage prior to taking someone's word that Rhylee needs to be fired.

I had no idea D'Andre had a facelift, but wow, does her face and skin ever look gorgeous/ flawless. This is a good facelift because she looks the same, just more rested and her eyes appear more alert. Did she say who her doctor is? I want a facelift, now. So Primetimers... Who'll start my Gofundme page CHALBY'S exterior need for improvement fund? LOL. I have no idea if D'Andre is a closet drunk as Leanne would like us believe, but I do know that I enjoyed watching her this season. She appeared less uptight and less worried about what others thought of her. Aside from her mean-girl, multipurpose dress fiasco, she was the most entertaining of the group. She's come a long way from the guilt-ridden gal having regrets about a K-Cup show, to a Spanx baring, F' You all because I am going to have fun, Boss! . All I know is I felt entertained every time she was in the scene. She was hilarious, and if this is her big F U to Dallas Society and their judgemental ways, all the more power to her.

Add to that JJ "Don't tell me what the policeman 'told you'. That's hearsay!" Plaintiff - "Okay. So the cop said..."

Was this the case where we learned he hadn't disclosed all the monies he had handled on behalf of parents. JJ asked about any insurance policies and he acknowledged cashing one in, so the sisters were awarded $3000+, but it was clear the brother sold the parents' home and spent the $$ on funeral and bills. No will, no proof of bad accounting (aside from not lying when JJ directly asked about insurance claims.)

How true! I get so bored with the dog cases (yet I am amused when the people begin attributing feelings and forethought to their animals.). However, has anyone else noticed that JJ follows the wind on different days with regards to her off-leash dog park rulings? I've seen her dismiss a case because dogs will be dogs and the plaintiff took a risk by bringing his dog to an unfamiliar off-leash park. Yet two days later, the defendant had to pay the vet bill because he did not have control of his dog, at the off-leash park, when his dog treated the plaintiff's dog like a chew toy. Then there's the case where they had to split the bill because they were both at the spot where the fight and attack happened, and each was pulling back on their dog. Seriously, people need to quit flooding the courts with these vet bill claims and find their own solutions e.g. make an effort to split the bill. Quit wasting taxpayer's money.

Yes to this post 100 X. If my kids even dare to imply victim responsibility, I always respond, "There but for the grace of God, go I." One simple shortcut, bad decision, misplaced trust and I could have ended up as another missing/murdered person. I only ask that they try to always be aware of their surroundings. Bottom line though, no one 'deserves' to become a victim.

Was there any attacks on the biological father? Surely he must have figured out she was pregnant, or if she had a plan, or was he even questioned in this case?

Thank goodness for shows like 48 Hours, etc. because I have learned my rights, especially if I am taken in for questioning. Given I don't commit crime, I didn't realize that I do not have to answer anything, I can shut down an interview the minute I request a lawyer, and they can only hold me for 48 hours on a random charge. How would average citizens know this? I think of all the petty criminals in Texas that were charged with crimes the DA knew they didn't commit (Connick) and nothing was done because so long as Connick came out looking great, the defence didn't need to see the real evidence. I am appalled at what lengths certain law players will go to even if it means destroying another's life, just for personal accolades.

And file away a hard copy. 20 years ago I got caught up in the act of going paperless and transferring everything onto my computer, backups in my emails as PDFs, and feeling quite proud of myself. Until, I received notice that things were changing and I'd have to start paying money for the privilege of having so much data stored in my emails (Yeah... like that's taking up any space in cyberland?). Offers to upload to cloud come with a cost if I have too many documents. Now I am trying to go back to my hard copy so I have a simplistic back up within my reach. I feel like I am attempting to reinvent the wheel and wasting resources in doing so.

My fear is when I see that a tiny bit of blood DNA, found on a knife hilt, and is the size of the period at the end of this sentence, is enough final evidence to send a person to jail for murder. How can I be guaranteed that any DNA collected from me years ago, won't suddenly appear in a crime scene that I am implicated in (although I wasn't there)? Now that they can replicate DNA chains to make larger samples, I am both impressed and terrified with all the possibilities. If police and lawyers were able to get death penalties for criminals w/o any forensic evidence, what is there to stop these same crooked players from punishing the people they feel are truly guilty?

What saddens me is that the older I become, the more I am made aware that all is not how it appears to be. I am saddened to see and learn of crooked cops, covering for each other or planting seeds of doubt (literally) if they have a gut response that someone is guilty (yet refuse to acknowledge someone's innocence.). How do we recognize which lawyers, police, political agents are advocating for us and for the community, rather than for themselves? I trust no one's word without proof.

Even though Skyler 'appeared' oblivious to what she had done, and seemed to get 'only' probation, I have a feeling this pregnancy/death will haunt her more, and more deeper, as she ages. If and when she becomes an expectant mother, I think she will want to crawl out of her own skin with remorse and shame. Sometimes bad decisions and behaviours have a way of sneaking up on us and smacking us in the head with the seriousness of the outcome.