OlderThanDirt

There was something said in the opening episode about tears regarding Christian and Rami. And the editors seem to be playing up their bromance during C's critiques. I definitely think he's saving the Save for Rami.

Gina in this episode looked like almost 3 different people; the weight loss between Montana and the apricot talking head was remarkable in a literal sense. In her defense, I also got a little verklempt after the end of my 20 year marriage when attending the wedding of a young friend who was the age I had been as a bride. I remembered the unlimited optimism of that day. I think you do have to mourn the loss of the life you thought you were going to live rather than the person who's gone. That said, it's her only story line. That raft guide was doing all the work steering that raft. The women's paddles were rarely in the water. I'm surprised no one popped off the raft. I'd like to see a drone shot of the filming.

I wonder if they would have paired Joan and Strange if the actor hadn't lost so much weight. Of course Joan lost her activism somewhere offstage too. She might evolve into the policeman's wife on Grantchester. I thought the fact that the gun was a revolver ("six shooter") and he put only one bullet in and then spun the barrel indicated he was playing Russian roulette. So he could have fired once and we didn't hear the click and then he fired again-into the ground I hope in such a populated area. I still don't know what we are supposed to infer from the scene. Interesting that in the interview on the podcast someone posted (thank you) in a 30 minute discussion they never talk about that scene.

I thought Lott had a knife and stabbed Morse in the back.

Their mothers are looking for camera time. On a personal aside, my neighbor was a stylist for a photographer and asked to use my 2 year old for a department store catalog shoot. It involved one day for fittings and one day for shooting. I had decided at the end of the fitting day that we weren't going to pursue the child model career because there was so much sitting around and waiting. Not a life for a two year old, even with my bag of tricks and books. My daughter made it a moot point because she refused to stand in the sandbox in saltwater sandals because she got sand in her shoes. Unfortunately saltwater sandals were the product. Eventually they pulled in a cute little girl who was the right size walking by with her mom. I hope she had a long and successful career. My daughter grew up a happy strong individual who actually wore those sandals for years.

I want to put Endeavor in Schrödinger's Box, so that he may or may not evolve into Morse.

Hands will reveal age faster than anything!

I only meant to quote the last paragraph about Victor. I appreciated that he didn't use the machete injury in the judging and that he didn't complain about the model.

I loved Christian Soriano on WWHL with Shannon. I want him to really be as cute as he comes across. I love his snarky persona. His Janet Jackson story was everything.

The weird thing was that they let her, especially Emily. I wanted to see footage of them getting off the boat. That was a small boat for that kind of party. Would have been even more crowded with Gina. Also, when did Shannon ghost Tamara? What was the crisis, being "paused"?

Domestic Shamps? There was already, in a previous season, a pool party where the pink label of Costco's Kirkland Prosecco was prominently displayed in the background. IYKYK. It actually gets high ratings in blind tastings.

Maybe Bravo should put the Fug Four on a show with Rosie and the Wakiles (sp?). And then we could all not watch it.

I just watched a BBT rerun where Leonard and Sheldon fly to Texas to see Georgie and on the plane Leonard is in the aisle seat and Sheldon is in the middle seat with the window seat empty. I guess the middle seat is his choice. I guess it's easier to ignore the fact that your thousands of feet in the air in a metal tube if you don't look out the window. And Sheldon would never sit on the aisle where people could touch him. On another note, the casting of Missy and Georgie as children and adults is so perfectly synchronized in appearance and mannerisms. Also from watching reruns, I wish they had carried on with Missy's athleticism or her empathy skills from the testing episode.

The kids should have been the only bridal party to begin with. Those dresses on Dolores and Jenn, the last minute bridesmaids didn't get whipped up and fitted in two weeks. The whole show was like a train wreck where you couldn't look away but oh, the ecological disaster potential!

Just some little knit-picky details. It was the station wagon that got flipped not George's truck because there wasn't room for 4 of them plus luggage in the truck going to the airport. Why was Pastor Jeff bringing clothes to the laundromat? Did he break up with another wife? It looked like Sheldon and Mary were in the aisle and middle seats with no one in the window seat. Sheldon would have moved right into the window seat. I can see Connie moving in with Dale, Reba the ex wife or into Dr Sturgis's place since he's gone for the summer.

Teresa, at the morning after with Jenn and Dolores, referenced cutting Kathy out of her life like she is planning to do with Joe. I wonder if she ever looks at two generations of sibling splits in her family and wonders if it could happen to her dotters. Jackie was certainly edited out of the party, wasn't she? They mentioned her dress but didn't show it at the time and then had an almost headless shot of her chugging beer.

I'm wishing you good results from your MRI. But I must admit I'm envious of your 7K+ steps. I had a Dr's appointment at the hospital today with a significant walk to and from the parking garage and a normal day around the house and yet I only show 1400 step on my fitbit. I'm 5'10 and probably have a longer stride, but still... I can't even find where to set my stride on the fitbit app. Gram to 5

I went to 8 schools by fifth grade and I know I can come into any room and find someone to talk to. Fortunately only two Jr highs and one high school. Also I can totally see having a book in my backpack for standing in line time at Disney, altho it would probably be on a phone or tablet. Team Truely!

I wish Bill would say, I'm willing to go to therapy but not on camera. There's been very little exploration of the cultural acceptance of infidelity in their background but it would just be a further opportunity for screaming HW fights.

The formula of adding new "housewives", a couple each year has never really worked, except for Sonja and to some extent Dorinda, until her drunken persona shot herself in the foot. The OGs were so aware that new HWs meant less camera time for themselves that they never gave the newbies a hand. The exceptions were Carole and Tinsley who ostensibly had previous relationships with Bethany and Sonja, but really had other options in their real lives. There were a lot of One and Done HWs whose names and stories I barely remember. So I think it makes sense to bring on a whole new cohort of women of a different age group. Doesn't mean I'll watch them, but I'm not their target age demographic.

The other good thing about ironing is that I have a finished product that gives me a feeling of accomplishment.

Looks like it will be impossible to tell them apart.

Gary should definitely have spent the five hours between his return and the arrival of the charter guests, checking the boat with his crew and going over details like the jacuzzi and the water toys. We didn't really see him taking charge. And that scene with Glenn instructing the deckhand while Gary and Colin were sitting there smoking within earshot was totally fake IMHO. There also was no communication with the deckies about raising and furling the sails. It looks like production just wants drunken revels and butt scratching. Also what was the deal with the guy who wanted his clothes hung up but then gave her 8 shirts to iron for a 2 day cruise? We got no personality development for any of the guests.

It still is, even with electronic key fobs and pushbutton locks it won't lock if the key is inside the car. However, if the car is locked and you open the back to load Costco purchases and toss your purse into the backseat, you might find yourself slithering into the backseat to retrieve it because the door doesn't unlock even if the key is inside the car. Only did that once ; I wish I'd had a child with me.

I see Billy as an offensive lineman protecting his quarterback, kind of like The Blind Side. I also don't understand why Missy wouldn't be popular. She's cute with real people-smarts (remember when they were tested), her father is the football coach, her grandmother is notorious, she has brothers who are the talk of the town.