S11.E14: Secrets, Lies And Vicki's New Guy

[Anne Thrax]

47 minutes ago, zoeysmom said:

I will say the cost of the helicopter ride  could have been $40,000.00++  -http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/06/business/rescued-by-an-air-ambulance-but-stunned-at-the-sky-high-bill.html?_r=0  which since she had to wait for 45 minutes and it was a 45 minute ride could have been accomplished by the less costlier ground ambulance. 

 

Oh yeah.  I completely forgot about that.  :-)

[ElDosEquis]

2 hours ago, zoeysmom said:

I do believe there was a standard for many years of 3 times the meds as in 1 part for the medical expenses, 1 part for the attorney and one for the plaintiff.  My reference is more along the lines on the eve of the trial.   

Here is Vicki comment- she claims over $200,000.00 in medical records and bills.  (her words not mine).  And she is not sharing her bills.  Bad news for Vicki oh yes she will if she sues. 

http://www.bravotv.com/the-daily-dish/vicki-gunvalson-calls-tamra-judge-negligent-after-sand-dune-accident

I don't find it hard to believe that Vicki found a way to get her bills way up there.  I noticed one of the southern California hospitals charged $6,900.00 for an MRI.  There was that charge and what the insurance company paid was closer to what you paid.  So I am quite certain Vicki is aware of padding the meds to up her settlement. 

I will say the cost of the helicopter ride  could have been $40,000.00++  -http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/06/business/rescued-by-an-air-ambulance-but-stunned-at-the-sky-high-bill.html?_r=0  which since she had to wait for 45 minutes and it was a 45 minute ride could have been accomplished by the less costlier ground ambulance. 

I am in no way justifying a million dollar payout to Vicki but given her karma and the producers of the show it would be a nice handshake.  To me it would lead to other RH who may be out of storylines have a variation on the theme with slip and falls and "injuries" they need to be compensated for since there is no golden handshake provision.  Half the time they are tottering around on dangerously high heels. 

I am not cheering for Vicki to get some great big fat settlement-I find her beneath contempt and an opportunist of the highest form. 

Oh Fuck Me To Tears.

I spent 11 days in the hospital for a grand total of 120k

And that included two surgeries and all the Jell-O I could eat.

I got to leave with the clothes I entered the hospital with, too.

The place also had a helipad, I should have asked for a ride home.....

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ETA:

The cost of operating a small helicopter - like the news chopper that give you the car chases - runs about 1k a hour

A larger Blackhawk - United States/USCG  military helicopter runs about 2.3k dollars an hour.

These are estimates I heard a few years ago, The helicopter ambulance biz is a huge fucking scam, If it comes down to it? I'd rather take my chances on the 5 Freeway, during the Rush Hour.

Edited October 10, 2016 by ElDosEquis

[Snarky McSnarky]

Clueless Vicki thinks OC Metro magazine is People Magazine.  From her Twitter:

What do you think ladies? He was even named one of the 25 Most Beautiful People of the OC

Actually, the publication says their list of the Hottest 25 People in OC "recognizes individuals in business, academia and local culture who are shaping the way people think, live and work."  It has nothing to do with physical appearances, and he made the list thirteen years ago in 2003.

Leave it to Vicki to confuse the two terms.

http://www.ocregister.com/insideocr/strong-535795-http-href.html

Edited October 10, 2016 by Snarky McSnarky

[Natalie68]

On 10/10/2016 at 10:35 AM, Anne Thrax said:

I was gonna mention earlier that last year Costco switched from Coke to Pepsi products (the pits -- damn straight!).  And every single time I've gone there since, I put a note in the "suggestions" book saying that I HATE diet Pepsi, and would actually pay more for the drink cup to be able to fill it with diet Coke instead.

My people!

[Former Nun]

On 10/6/2016 at 2:09 PM, HunterHunted said:

It's funny because Vicki has enough personality to be memorable, but her personality is horrible. She's narcissistic and petty and almost completely lacking in any generosity. She's selfish, thoughtless, uncouth, and shallow. There is nothing about her that I'd like to emulate or aspire to.

I wonder if "Steve" has any inkling...or if he just wants to be on the TEEvee.

[Former Nun]

On 10/7/2016 at 0:54 PM, NewGranny said:

All I can say is Karma is a real bitch and all of this will someday, some way bite her.

WHEN???     For all that is good, holy, overpriced and overwrought...WHEN???

[Former Nun]

On 10/9/2016 at 11:07 PM, zulualpha said:

If Vicki continues to have issues with her back and neck as a result of this accident, I think she should sue.

Perhaps she should be careful about what she's shown doing during filming.  Climbing on bars.  Dancing.  Squatting.  She'd better appear to be a bit disabled.

[Former Nun]

...and finally:  http://www.realitytea.com/2016/06/06/vicki-gunvalsons-new-man-sordid-past/

[Mu Shu]

13 hours ago, Former Nun said:

Perhaps she should be careful about what she's shown doing during filming.  Climbing on bars.  Dancing.  Squatting.  She'd better appear to be a bit disabled.

Yes.  I saw her doing a broke ass bump and grind, and merrily spinning during the Waltz of the Harridans.  Plus that bobble head thing she always does.  Vicki is a damn malingerer.

[Snarky McSnarky]

14 hours ago, Former Nun said:

...and finally:  http://www.realitytea.com/2016/06/06/vicki-gunvalsons-new-man-sordid-past/

I wonder if Steve "Chavez" Lodge has to remind Vicky to "No scratchie the woodie" when he's filling her love tank.

[Almost 3000]

8 hours ago, Snarky McSnarky said:

I wonder if Steve "Chavez" Lodge has to remind Vicky to "No scratchie the woodie" when he's filling her love tank.

No, but I bet he has to say "por favor" before he fills her love taco.

(sorry!!!!)

[ladle]

On 10/9/2016 at 6:14 PM, Natalie68 said:

On 10/7/2016 at 8:55 PM, ladle said:

Oh, Vicki.  Why do you have to be such an absolutely awful human being?  Whyyyy???

But, despite it all, I was somewhat happy for her, to see her in what appears to be a functional relationship with a seemingly okay man.  What is wrong with me, you guys?!?  Like, I really do want to see her in a normal, loving relationship.  I think I may have some version of Stockholm Syndrome from too many years of watching this show.  That's the only explanation.

Google him and then it will be crystal clear how he ended up with that horrible woman.

Oh well shoot.  Not surprising, though! 

[misschung]

Looks like she should have dodged the Lodge...