Ms.Lulu

You are correct, the same is true in Georgia. I didn't include it, but you can buy up to three years of "air time" in Georgia. That would make Trent 6 years short with a penalty of 7% a year or 42% less pension. The Johnstons could go that route for the pension and take the 58% payout, but they wouldn't be eligible for medical benefits. Of course, they could always buy coverage on the state health exchange. With episodes focused on shuffleboard and mini golf and the three older children out of the house I have to believe that's why they brought in the Scandinavian little person as an exchange student--to keep the gravy train going for a bit longer.

Agreed!

I did a bit of research and saw that Trent worked for about 5 years at Clayton State and about 16 years at other state institutions. So he has around 21 years of service to the state of Georgia. Georgia requirements for pension are: 30 years of service or 60 years of age for full pension. If you retire early, your monthly benefit will be permanently reduced by the lesser of one-twelfth of 7% for each month you are below age 60, OR 7% for each year or fraction of a year by which you have less than 30 years of creditable service. You are eligible for some level of payout at 10 years of service. Trent is 45 years old. He will definitely get some form of pension, but I don't think he can draw on it now or he will only get a small fraction of his pension payout. I had a friend in a similar position and she left her pensioned state job and then worked elsewhere until she was able to draw her full pension and sign up for her retirement health benefits at age 60. Basically, she worked for 4 years elsewhere for benefits and a modest salary.

Perhaps she is discussing her husband's possible orientation in part to punish her stepchildren who tried to seize her home and car after Herman died (even though the prenup gave both to her). And it is a storyline.

Assuming she goes to University of North Georgia and non of her previous credits transfer, her degree will cost her less that $30K. If previous credits transfer or she get 45 'life experience' credits it will cost her about $20K. Honestly, I just want her to go back to school to experience what her daughters are doing. I think it will help her to appreciate them more. My guess is Amber will do one semester and then drop out and become a classroom assistant to keep benefits.

I have been racing through old seasons to see them one more time before they disappear off of Netflix. I will miss them--I find them calming.

More filler--Trent farting and the three younger people taking photos for their Etsy businesses.

This is such a filler episode--shuffleboard & mini golf. So boring!

My mother and grandmothers were all terrible cooks so I have no vague but personal recipe cards. Instead, I rely on the internet or what looks right. Last night I made chicken tortilla soup and eyeballed the cumin, cayenne and chili powder.

Interesting that the parents and Jonah and Ashley all chose to sit in the high barstools even those there were short tables along the beach rail too. I suppose that it is to remind us that they can do anything, just in a different day. Why not sit at the shorter tables?

Robyn, "We've needed to get this figured out for months." nervous giggle. Then later we learn that Robyn and Meri have been following the rules for 6 months. And Meri's pain when it became evident that Robyn was dragging her heels in allowing quarantined Meri over to her house. Is it terrible that I hope that the show gets cancelled and Robyn and Kody lose everything and have to move into a doublewide on the Wyoming ranch?

Areola was 4 when this was filmed--so not in school. Soil was 8/9, so in 3rd grade. Breanna was a sophomore. I think Kody and Robyn were pissed that Christine revealed that they had a nanny. Christine took care of a 1/2 dozen elementary school kids and Robyn can't manage 2. It spoils the image of Robyn as the perfect wife.

I was surprised that they moved off the conversation on whether the nanny is following the rules very quickly. I don't know why the sister wives would believe that the nanny and her husband were following all the rules, although they may have been telling Kody and Robyn that. And it is just curious that all of the wives said it was 6+ months before Kody shared the rules. So he spent 6 months away from Christine and Janelle. And Gabe says in the preview that it was 8 months since he spent time with his father. You'd think Kody would be sharing the rules to spend time with his kids. Also love that Kody realized 1) He made a mistake not going with Ysabel to her surgery 2) That she may resent him for that later in life. Fitting that Kody is the only one that got covid--clearly there was a breakdown in his protocols.

Yes, Christine announced it on Instagram/Twitter and Kody confirmed publicly. And the PT sleuths have confirmed she lives in Utah.

Yes, definitely feels like Robyn's rules. And I would add that there is a chance that she has convinced Kody that he came up with them. She is such a poor actress.

How does Kody know that the nanny truly follows the rules?

The absolute disgust that Christine has for Kootie and his anger at Christine, if we didn't already know the outcome, it is clear now. Game over.

Your situation isn't uncommon. Some faith-based plans will just ask you to sign a declaration that you are Christian. But they will look more closely at finances. That's why I suggested this as Christine's insurance. She applied, was reviewed and declined a few times. And the need to raise a certain amount of money--I'm guessing it is a faith-based plan.

The season is going so quickly because of multiple weekly eliminations. The final is next week.

Not kidding, I worked with a woman named Candy Rock who got married and was then Candy Cain.

100% agree. I think it is reasonable to say, "Kim and Barry have said I am filled with evil spirits so I can't be around them. I understand that it means that it affects others and I won't be upset if you choose to include them and not me in any or all gatherings." Manipulative would be demanding that either she or Kimwit & Barry can be in your life. She has never demanded that. My mother treats my husband like Kim treats Olivia. I am more upset than Mr. Lulu and I have chosen to limit contact with my mother. Mr Lulu hasn't manipulated me. If anything, he has given me the courage to do what I always wanted to do. I imagine that Ethan feels the same way.

I took it as a lawsuit threat too. And what's funny is 1) I don't think housewives are allowed to sue each other for this stuff--I think there's a clause in their contracts 2) Even if that isn't the case, what Shannon said was true. Heather is now the worst housewife in the franchise. I hope Andy is taking note that she is hated and not in the 'I'll watch to see har taken down way.' It is in the 'I won't watch while Heather is on way.'

I am someone that wanted Heather back. But she is pulling this season down. Season to date: --Heather thinks that she is better than everyone and lets you know. And she lets Shannon know that crossing her again will cost her greatly --Shannon is still mourning her previous lifestyle and blurring the lines between real friends and show friends --Gina and Emily are shit stirrers and don't have the wealth to be on the show --Dr Jen is boring --Nicole seems medicated at all times and is still uncomfortable on camera --Noella is crashing and burning pretty quickly from this divorce. I know the pain of divorce and she probably should have skipped the show. She is too real and too raw. If the show continues on this way I will officially be done. That leaves me with SLC and Potomac. And maybe Miami again.

Worth a mention, Amber saying yes, yes, yes and then yelling yeah while she ogled 3 young men in American flag swim trunks was grossly inappropriate. Add to it Trent's sister Heidi commenting on the physique of the person responsible for the fire within his earshot and repeatedly where's Amber--it was juvenile. I think they are trying to sell us on Heidi and her little person husband and daughter because the kids are pulling away. If you are going to say anything about the physique of other people then you need to accept that they may say flattering or inappropriate/derogatory things about you.

I wonder if this means Meri is vaccinated. Here in Portland (Lake Oswego is akin to a suburb) you have to show your vaccination card to eat indoors. And I am totally good with that.