Hockeymom

I set my DVR to record new episodes, but I keep getting Judge Faith instead! I get the description of the Hot Bench episode, but the recording is Faith. And it only seems to effect the ones that sound interesting! Bah!!!

So why exactly are the kids super special snowflakes who couldn't have a Barbie dream wedding on their own? Nobody said that. Ever. It's pretty traditional for the parents of the groom to pay for the rehearsal dinner. What did the kids do wrong? They are working adult professionals who had a nice wedding. Why the animosity? $6k was for flowers, a rehearsal dinner and brunch. That's not super special.

I came to it late - right when the Young Guns were switched out for cousin Casey. I've been catching up.

OT, but I have become a huge fan of Texas Flip and Move on DIY! I have ten saved on my DVR!

I think this chick is going to be a mess. Last season we had Rocky and this year it's stew mom. I guess they need one unstable crew member each season to keep it interesting. We're only one episode in, but it looks like she's going to be super cringeworthy. Neco was not my favorite last season. In fact, I thought he was pretty rude. Let's see if he's matured any. He's been through a lot this past year. I do wish him the best. Hopefully, he'll knock it out of the park!

I love Ben in theory, but he was starting to wear a little thin. Glad to hear he's still with Emily. I thought she was a little young for him, but they were cute together. Sorry to hear Kate's relationship didn't last. I just adore her. She's smart, funny, sarcastic, and great at what she does. She would be a terrific catch for someone!

You would think JJ would have some wardrobe options available for these people. I'm watching Kevin the landscaper. It looks like shirt is inside out - I'm guessing because they can't show the logo?

So disappointed in this new crew. I am a true Kate fan, and I love Capt. Lee!! I couldn't wait for the new season and now I'm just like, "What is this mess?" Poor Kate. Poor Captain. Poor charter guests. Poor us. Bah.

Not to defend the defendant, but, I do think the plaintiff was looking for a little "knight in shining armor" action. The "lowlife parasite" is a waitress. She was talking about work being slow in the summer. I can vouch for that. Sounds like they were from around here. Restaurants do slow down considerably because people head to the shore or the Poconos. Things get back to normal toward the end of September. Of course a grown mother with children should be supporting herself. No question there. And it does look like she was working hard. She had two jobs. Being on your feet all day is no picnic. I don't think the plaintiff ever expected repayment. Defendant couldn't pay her rent. How was the plaintiff expecting her to pay rent and a loan? She wasn't. If a friend confides that they can't pay rent and you reply that you have hundreds of dollars in your pocket, it sounds like you are a) bragging and b) offering to share. Otherwise, you keep your mouth shut and change the subject. I've "lent" money to friends over the years. If people are truly struggling, their situation is not going to improve overnight. You need to be prepared to have the cash leave your life once it leaves your hand. Either they will get it together and their situation will improve, or they will go from crisis to crisis. Either way, if you obsess over the money you will go crazy. Just be thankful you were in a position to give it, and move on. Just my opinion, but I bet if the plaintiff was still invited over to enjoy the air conditioning in the defendant's apartment, the money would be a non-issue.

Our dump is also a municipal recycling center. We're not picking through household garbage. There is a section for garbage trash, but that is in a restricted area with no access. And yes, that would be too gross for me! There are sections for metal, plastic, glass, yard debris, lumber and old tires. When the township removes trees, they are taken here. On any given day there are people collecting and cutting firewood. Artists by the score are there cutting sections of huge trees for furniture and art projects. You can get mulch, soil, and compost. These are provided by the township for residents, so everything is super clean. I haven't bought Miracle Grow in years! We mostly keep to the metals section. It seems to be a catch all - at least until township employees come along and move everything to its proper place. People will often place newer items or those in good shape out in front for others to "find". Truly, we've seen entire households of furniture, fixtures, artwork, appliances, etc. carefully placed out front. We have gotten some super fun metal toys from the 30's and 40's, and wonderfully kitschy light fixtures from the 70's. I think families just clean out the attic when grandma dies without really knowing what they have. They know it's "something", so they don't throw it in the regular trash - but don't want to go through the time or trouble of having it appraised and finding a buyer. And it's true, we once found a brand new racing bike worth thousands of dollars. It must have been a bad breakup!

I think for a couple of reasons. One, the sellers get exposure. These guys are a fixture at the market. When viewers see what cool pieces they stock, they get business. We are in Philly. More than once I've been tempted to make the drive and go check them out! Two, everyone haggles at a flea market. Both sides expect to negotiate the price. The seller can always say no. He or she knows what they paid for the item, how much they have into the piece, how much storage space they have available, how long they've been trying to sell it, and if they really want to load it back onto the truck or just take the offer. We dabble in up cycling. Nothing serious, just something fun we can do together in the off season. Many of our finds come from the dump. You would not believe the things people throw away! It's mind boggling that someone would trash a brand new racing bike, or refrigerator, or stove, but they do. We have found appliances still sealed in the box with the tags and packaging intact. I'd love to know the back story there! Of course, we find all sorts of things. After a little love and imagination, some of these pieces are fantastic! When we sell the items, some people offer low, and others jump at the first offer. Because the seller has the right of refusal, no one gets hurt.

Wait a minute. Admittedly, I am a few cocktails in. But did you just say that your mother and former mother in law eloped? Together? That is awesome!! For me, at least. Was that ok for you? How does that work at Thanksgiving?

And I think you'd see more realistic pricing out of the New York market.

I still watch, but the tulle skirt light fixture almost did me in. And the yarn light fixture. What were they thinking? Do the fixtures start smoking in the middle of dinner? I wish they'd film somewhere else once in a while. The size restrictions are getting old. I get it. New York. Tiny apartments. Compact design. But we don't all live in 500 square feet. I'd love to see what they could do with some diversity, and with antiques from across the country. I feel like I know the Elephant's Trunk, Stormville, and Brimfield locations so well that I could be on the show blindfolded and still know where to find each vendor. It would be fun to have a change of scenery. And it would be fun to have a "don't flip list". One show without any wooden boxes, bar carts, trunks, metal filing cabinets, or ladders. There could be a new rule - if a project has been done more than ten times, it's off limits! And if a team says "We got this." They automatically loose!

Just curious why we're calling the southern mama Bitch on a Stick? Her accent is annoying to me, but what did she do bitchy? She looks to have raised two young men who love her and support her enough to traipse around in a food truck to help their mom realize her dream. She must have been a pretty good mom to have raised such caring sons.