BG-RealityBabbler

Exactly ;)

I don't think Dorinda needed to step in on Bethenny's behalf to let Tinsley know what Bethenny felt about the accommodations. If Bethenny wanted Tins to know, she would have known straight from her own mouth. Dorinda was doing what she does best - outside of drinking - stirring the pot.

No - you're not the only one. Or at least I'm sitting next to ya feeling the same way ;) . It's one of the things I like about RHONY - for the most part, Tins excluded, the women aren't afraid to be filmed without makeup and looking like they just woke up. There was an episode recently where Bethenny had the dark under eyes that lots of folks commented about. Although I agree she has some serious dark under eyes and excellent makeup skills she uses to hide them - I appreciated her being seen undone. It's refreshing compared to every other RH franchise where "glam squads" seem to be the new norm. I think it's just Tins that has to be completely done up at all times. Another reason for her to not come back next season (although I don't find her completely objectionable, lol). I completely cringed when the scene came on with Tins and her "gift from Scott Glam Squad" getting her face on and hair done...

I'm saying them saying "the trip is ruined because Bethenny whatever whatever" is false - they allow it to be ruined. They can ignore her mood swings if it seems to be impacting their enjoyment of the trip. That's a little different than ignoring someone who is having allergic reactions to something they ate. Yes.

I think the ladies pretty much have to go on the group trips - thus how Ramona went on the Mexico trip last year even tho we were lead to believe Bethenny had any choice in who went. I would imagine it's part of the contract to participate...

yep :)

If anyone's trip was "ruined" by Bethenny's behavior that's on the individual - not Bethenny. If they choose to let her mood swings impact them, they have no one to blame but themselves. They can choose to ignore her. Besides, Luann and Sonja didn't seem bothered at all. Seems like Dorinda and Carole are having the most issues with it which is no surprise given they've been snarky about Bethenny all season.

I'm sure she has real friends - they're just not on the show. I doubt any of these women hang outside of the show unless in conjunction to promote the show (outside of maybe Tins and Carole hanging but they're not "real" friends)

I like Bethenny on this show - but I think the time has come for her to either leave again, or they need to cast an ally for her.

And there's Dorinda stirring the pot unnecessarily. I'm so sick of her and Carole.

Gawd Carole is such a bish. I would seriously question being "friends" with her.

Oh. My. Gawd. the Marathon. Again.

Carole is soooo thirstay for the Carrie Bradshaw life... oy... be original...

Vicki's ridiculous over reaction to her finger -and yelling at Shannon as tho Shannon herself stepped on it - and then the icing on the cake - Tamra hollering at Shannon too - Why I can't not loathe Icki and Tamra. I mean - I get it, Shannon needed to stop what she was doing but the way they yelled at her was as tho she did it intentionally - but then again what did I expect - the queen of drama had her finger pinched... I'm surprised there was no ambulance... I do hope Shannon brought Vicki and her finger a casserole...

this is when I started to have issues with Jason as well - and then re-watching his introduction via RHONY, I saw some red flags... I think it's completely ridiculous to expect a new mother to take a 10 hour total (round trip) voyage to the inlaws. It's awesome his parents wanted to be involved with their granddaughter but it was unrealistic to expect every weekend or every other weekend - especially right after Brynn was born. Maybe it would have been a different story once Brynn was a little older. No doubt Bethenny can be a nutjob (although I still like her on the show), but Jason wasn't all that great either... And ultimately he decided to get into a relationship and then marriage with Bethenny so... yeah... Hopefully at this point Brynn has a healthy relationship with her Hoppy Grandparents and her Dad. I'm hoping by now they are thinking of Brynn first (on both sides - both Bethenny and Jason) vs dragging their ex around their child.

Brianna got married in Vegas - I just watched that old episode - lol... Vicki, in her talking head, was going on and on how she was disrespected and how she wanted the marriage annulled... Unless I'm forgetting and Bri had another ceremony to placate Vicki (I'm sure I'll find out soon enough in this re-watch of the season Bri got married). I find it odd that Tamra and Eddie actually liked Brooks at first - and Brooks was staying with Eddie. Flash forward a bit and they all have issues with Brooks (not that it wasn't unwarranted). Brooks must put the dog and pony show on really well at first..

ha ha ha ha! I almost used the name George Glass as my "plus 1" for our last company xmas party (I'm single, no BF), as a joke... tee hee hee

it was def. light hearted and fun - we need more light hearted and fun on this show! ;)

The generational difference btwn Carole and Adam is a huge reason it will never really work -unless she can give him tv time or a free trip... ahem... Looking fwd to whatever really does down btwn Carole and Bethenny on the next episode that causes Carole to say "He doesn't want to date you anyway" (I paraphrase) to Bethenny... how snatchy...

I wonder if Tins "suite" is deeply discounted for the tv time.... maybe that's why she can "afford" to stay there. 30K a month spent to rent a suite at a hotel is ridiculous, especially long term... Bethenny's Ramona imitation cracked up... I enjoyed the levity. Adam wants Carole back.... Sure Jan. She probably sent the flowers and gloves to herself... ;)

I could see that... If those two were nekkid in the tub in front of the camera crew that makes it extra cringe worthy - I assumed they both had "bottoms" on at least... ugh... that scene... ooga booga...

Indeed. Michael needs dem Coto Insurance coins.... Who else is going to employ a lazy slug like Michael? I trust Brianna's opinion of Donn.... but then again... she married Ragey Ryan so... but yeah - I always liked Donn, at least when we got to see on the show.

rewatching old seasons on Hulu - up to the season where we meet Eddie and that gawd awful tub scene. Gotta love how Eddie guzzled the wine down - what was that all about? Like he could have placed the glass on the side of the tub instead of sucking the entire thing down... unless he was medicating himself... ahem...

Vicki is still bitter that Donn got $$$$ in the divorce.... clearly Brianna would not be continuing a relationship with Donn if he was an awful father figure. Ugh. Vicki just can't stop herself - can she. I loathe Ryan but good on him for calling her out...

watching the season where Alexis joins the mix - up to the episode where they are planning a "girls trip" to Florida - where Taliban Jim and Simon insist upon going. In a talking head TJim makes some comment about Donn "allowing" Vicki to travel without him. Sweet baby jeebuz - "Allow" - I honestly don't know how Alexis lasted so long with him unless the whole "I am man - hear me roar" schtick was indeed an act. But I doubt it. Gosh Jim was soooo friggen gross. Also. yet another season of Tamra being a jerk. And Vicki too. Vicki was never likable in my opinion, I really wish they get her and Tamra off the show... but I suppose they have to hold on to one of them... if so - keep Tamra, dump Vicki...