Chalby

Watching Rhylee interact with these immature asses makes me wish I could jump in and defend her in 'real time'. Ever since she came aboard and had to deal with idiot Chandler, Rhylee's biggest flaws are: she works too hard, and she questions everything. She needs clarification because she knows any mistake she makes will be magnified compared to the guys. However, her bosuns view her questions as 'questioning authority'. I think the real reason the deckhands are smouldering with hatred is because they cannot answer her questions thoroughly, and they know they don't have the 'whys' and 'why-nots' as to why things are done a specific way. Did Ashton even explain why she needed to learn (and only use) that specific knot? If I had never used it on the boats I've worked on, I would want to know what makes it more special than knots other deckhands use? If the fellows ask each other a "Rhylee question", they answer. If Rhylee asks a question, they want her fired for having a bad attitude. The only time her attitude sours is when she's told to shut up, calm down, or not worry about something. After all these seasons don't these characters (stews as well) look back and recognize their own inability to communicate effectively and respectfully? I would be watching and setting goals for myself. Finally, I am over the constant complaining that Kate is a bitch who needs to be put in her place. Kate can do whatever she wants, etc. All I have seen is Kate bite her tongue when she knows the exchange is going nowhere, and I've seen her work her butt off, without resorting to "Hannah hours" when it comes to morning, evening and breaks. AND she ensures her 'gals' get their breaks. Does anyone remember last year when Lee put her in charge of the deck crew for the evening because Chandler was an ass. Both Ross and Ashton raved about how wonderful it would be to have Kate in charge. That was then, and this is now...

Push what?! They ask for clarification and suddenly the deck crew is offended? Perhaps we should be viewing the deck crew as 'pushing' their bad attitudes until they get a reaction.

I don't know about south of the border, but Canada lost Greyhound and since then, we've been at the mercy of FedEx, Loomis etc. and they have all been annoying. Although they now have extra customers, it feels as though they dropped the ball.

Talk about delayed reaction, lol... I just learned that Bethanny is not coming back. I am really disappointed because she has always been my favourite (albeit bat-shit crazy) housewife. Her wit/ humour is so rapid-fire hilarious, and it is usually relevant to what is going on in the world. Plus, I enjoy seeing how she lives given she is probably the wealthiest housewife out there. I feel the need to personally thank her for all the laughs, but no doubt she'd call security on me. I read somewhere that Kelly may be moving to the East coast - I would love a spin-off with her and Bethanny. Kelly makes me laugh, as well.

I LOVE everything about your post, except two shout-outs: Jason Hoppy scares me in that quiet-hubby-turns- serial-killer way. He was emotionally abusive and extremely controlling. I find that ALL the men on Southern Comfort appear to belong to the "Old Boys" club where friends (and enemies) look the other way and say nothing when the husband is seen stepping out on his wife. They act as though no knowledge equals no harm, no foul. Suddenly they all take the stance that it is none of their business, whereas prior they are up in everyone's business. I agree that Bobby was so sweet and respectful towards Jill. How hard is that for men to behave? Don't they realize that no matter how sour the relationship may be turning, they will always appear classy and the better man with this approach.

I am sure she is NOT 100% innocent for some toxic behaviours, however she appears honest when she states she's never cheated, and I really can't imagine what sort of behaviour would warrant physical abuse. She may not be "innocent" but she doesn't deserve to be publicly disrespected or forced to always look over her shoulder in case "Matt freaks out with jealousy". He's THAT guy who feels entitled to cheat on his wife, yet will go postal if his wife dare look at someone else. I hope she can have a clean break from this ass.

You can see her hatred for Bronwyn is all-consuming. She was losing it whenever someone brought up Bronwyn's seven kids, happy marriage etc. Did you see her face as she spat out, "Yeah, yeah we ALL know she has 7 kids". I think it stems from their first meeting when Vicki was going to pull the arrogant, casual 'hello' but Bronwyn told her she didn't trust her because she had been following the show. Vicki isn't used to a newbie not kissing her butt.

And I think the age comment only came about because the tres amigos never wanted to do the activities the newer gals wanted, and Gina, or one of them, said in her TH, "You can only talk about health and hot flashes so much". When the older gals kept arranging activities where they'd stay together, the younger gals gave up and teased them about doing older activities. I didn't see it as nasty, it was true. Tamra's comment about not wanting to be around 30 somethings at Gina's birthday party said it all.

Still seems more than any other HW has done.

I am with you. For the longest time, my son thought I dated/ loved/ married two men in my life, his dad and my present husband. When he found out how 'active' my dating life was (the five years between marriages) he was very impressed that I kept it to myself. As a father, he feels even more appreciation for my discretion. Kids don't need to see that.

Tamra appeared hard and old at the reunion (usually she looks good regardless). It was like she wasn't even there, mentally, AND I will never understand why her behaviour always gets a pass. I am glad she is being sued; she needs to be accountable for her lies. Shannon is only cleared because she exaggerates and embellishes, but usually starts her nonsense with a nugget of truth.

To be fair - this is not the case. Remember she had the surgery to reduce her bust. She just couldn't handle the shoulder and back pain, and Michael had a plaster cast made so he could remember her original bust.

I am curious what will happen. Remember when Theresa announced RHONJ was her show and the blonde journalist would NOT be back. I believe she came back...

Her mother's inability to recognize that she put her daughter in some precarious positions bothers me. I made a couple of iffy decisions with my first born but fortunately I caught on pretty quick. He didn't come with a manual so I don't know what I would have done if it weren't for my mom helping me. Why can't Bronwyn's mom admit that maybe she should have put her selfish behaviour on hold for a few years?

I just get annoyed with any and all of the women when they suddenly feel the need to pronounce what is morally acceptable and what is not. They are so hypocritical. If they decide they do not like someone, they go for the jugular by advertising ANYTHING they hope will turn viewers against that person. It doesn't matter if they exhibit the same behaviour, or if their best friend does the same thing, suddenly it is reprehensible. One thing I can say about Gina and Kelly, you don't hear them chastising someone over bad behaviour while drunk. They see it for what it is. Vicki is scary -delusional.

Clearly Ashton has issues with strong-minded, independent women. Kate has not done anything specifically to him, yet he seems to hate her because she outranks him. He hates Rhylee because she questions his approach. I get it - she's annoying, but he treats her much harsher than necessary. And why is it an outspoken Rhylee is told to 'calm down' whereas an outspoken Brian is listened to? Rhylee and Kate don't put up with bad behaviour so they are labeled bitches. Guys do the same and they are bros. WTH? Remember last season Ashton would get drunk and try to hit on Rhylee? Sober he hates her, yet drunk he hits on the ones he hates? He is lucky that Kate didn't wake up the Captain the 2nd time he forced a kiss upon her. It's not acceptable, but he doesn't get that.

Is everyone else getting a ton of pop up ads? I tried 3 times to set up my response but ads kept blocking me and slowing me down. Grrr. Anyhow, I don't know what I missed but did Ashton over-react? Or was there more involved that we just didn't get to see in this episode? His anger is straight up scary. I thought he was going to hit Kate, and no one stuck up for her.

Also... by throwing in the word 'from' the assumption is that she graduated with her high school class, from her high school. Leaving out 'from' merely insinuates she eventually received enough credits to graduate.

Having your picture in a yearbook does not equate graduating. My son's picture looks fabulous in his yearbook, despite being short 4 credits and not graduating. He had to make up the credits a couple of years later in order to attend college.

is Shannon slowly morphing into Vickie? Beware of too many procedures, ladies...

Then again, remember the nasty ass look on Shannon's face whenever Tamra and Gina would get close and/or make up after an argument. That's when I realized that Shannon started being nice to 'Gina' and accepting her because she saw she was in a no-win situation. Shannon is so jealous of Tamra, she'll embellish and exaggerate any tidbit of gossip if it means Tamra turning on a HW. Shannon needs to ditch Tamra and re-focus on Kelly. They are hilarious together and they bring out the best in each other. Shannon is on a path to passé-ville if she keeps up with Tamra and Vickie. If she won't disengage from the Amigos, then all three can get lost. I won't miss them.

Vicki's apparent jealousy of/ hatred of/ anger with Braunwyn is amusing because Vickie hasn't a clue that she appears so outdated, prudish, and simple-minded for her inability to move past Braun's openness regarding her sexuality, husband and kids. Braunwyn is so open about her kids, I hope they're aware of how detailed she gets about their thoughts or habits. Judos to her husband for backing up what she says, even when it seems unlikely. (They split up, they both moved on to date others, but they miss each other. Good on him for cutting back hours in his career. You only have one chance to raise your kids, so it's good that they make an effort to attend everything they can. (I do wish the housewives would showcase their nanny (nannies?) because any absence of hired help makes an average mom feel guilty and inadequate for not being able to cope with their kids.) Lastly, every time Vicki opposes Braunwyn, based on morality, I have to laugh. She appears so uptight that Steve's counting on Vicki's occasional offers of a missionary romp will dissipate once the ring is on her finger and the marriage contract signed. I am pretty sure he'll talk her into a very sweet (for him) prenup as well. Imagine... receiving a financial payoff, having the opportunity to do as you please, and only having to be physically intimate with Vickie on anniversaries and birthdays. Good life for him. Oh my, these HW are getting me so annoyed and fed up I am close to writing a book just on the reunion 1&2 forums. Apologies for my rants but AARRRGGHHHH, I am fed up with them!

Can you imagine if any of these HW (in any franchise) actually spread rumours that were complimentary. "Did you hear about Kelly going to Brazil with Jolie and participating in Habitats for Humanity?" "Did you hear about Shannon and her ex donating money to her daughter's college, for the counselling department?" "I heard that Tamra is offering free training sessions for six months to anyone placed on a strict exercise/diet regime because they're are on the verge of diabetes, heart disease, etc.?" God forbid we viewers get some feel-good news that would make us like these superficial morons.

You read my mind. Kelly's generally chill about idiotic rumours about her, and she flipped to the extreme because her daughter was impacted by a rumour. (Who knows, The rumour of doing coke may have been true 25 years ago,but who cares?) Also, Kelly does not like to spend money foolishly, let alone on lawyers who could lose - she likes to win. She and Michael have clearly done a decent enough job parenting their daughter because Jolie has the best attitude for someone her age, and actually gives the BEST advice of all the HSOC characters, past and present. I can just hear Jolie lecturing Kelly to ignore the 'tres amigos' jabs because they are only 'words'. Jolie pointed out (with her mom) that the truth eventually rises through the BS and reveals itself. Kelly may say horrible things, but she always states what she's heard and where it originated. Then she sits back and waits for the dust to settle and the truth to come out. (Not like Tamra or Vicki who heard it from a friend of a friend of a friend... who heard it from Shannon, lol).

And for some reason, she's developed a go-to look that is no longer cute and too young for a woman her age. I am speaking of the raised shoulders, wide aw-shucks grin, followed by a giggle while demurely looking away. The first time I saw this it appeared genuine and funny/cute. But after 5 years, she's not innocent nor a deer in headlights. I find she does this response more and more, so someone has complimented her on it because now it doesn't even match the subject being discussed. I realize I sound like I am rambling - does anyone else know the Shannon-response I am alluding to? Words fail me at present.