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Costacat
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07-15-2000

Saturday, May 16, 2009 - 2:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Aw shucks! :-)

Panda
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07-15-2005

Monday, May 18, 2009 - 12:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Panda a private message Print Post    
heee we passed the Brownstone yesterday and my SIL is going there tomorrow night for a tricky tray dinner. I think it's hysterical now that we can see behind the scenes...lol

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Monday, May 18, 2009 - 1:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
What's a tricky tray dinner?

Panda
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07-15-2005

Monday, May 18, 2009 - 5:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Panda a private message Print Post    
It's a dinner that is a fund raiser. I am sure it's what they used to call a Chinese Auction where there are prizes that are donated and You buy tickets and put your tickets in the basket of the prize you want to win, like a raffle.
Usually they are made up baskets, restaurant certificates, etc. This one is for her kids' school.

Stacey718995
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07-05-2007

Monday, May 18, 2009 - 6:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Stacey718995 a private message Print Post    
Does this restaurant have a website? At quick glance I could not find anything

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Tuesday, May 19, 2009 - 7:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
http://www.thebrownstone.com/

Lori32
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07-04-2008

Tuesday, May 19, 2009 - 8:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lori32 a private message Print Post    
I wonder if Dina's husband will be on the show? I know he isn't in the same context as "Big Poppa",but I am wondering if he will be another "seen and not heard"..Because other than a photo that didn't really show his face,we have yet to see him.I just find it odd.. FWIW

Shelb724
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10-20-2002

Tuesday, May 19, 2009 - 8:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Shelb724 a private message Print Post    
I just have a real problem with any of these women. My ex is from NJ and his family is just like these women. Very pretentious and the more money you have, the better person you are. Someone said it up there--I really care about the NYC wives. These people just remind me of how much I can stand his family :-).

Stacey718995
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07-05-2007

Tuesday, May 19, 2009 - 9:20 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Stacey718995 a private message Print Post    
Thanks Costa

Lori32
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07-04-2008

Tuesday, May 19, 2009 - 7:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lori32 a private message Print Post    
Ok,FIRST of all,NO WAY in Hell would I even allow a "friend" to entertain the thought of chastising my child for ANYTHING. That goes above and beyond any boundary. I really feel Jacqueline is almost "dwarfed" by her sister in laws' personalities. I DO like Dina and Caroline.but I think they are night and day from Jacqueline. But all that aside,the very first time Danielle had asked me "do you want me to say something to her?" she would have been handed her hat and showed the door. I mean ,seriously!! The best way to lose a friend is try to raise their kids. At least for me and people I know anyway.
I am back to liking Teresa the best,I have overcame my discontent with the "living in someone else's house comment". Her daughters are adorable,Gia really DOES have a unique look that I do think could lead her to stardom. The shopping scene was a little over the top,but I can't help but believe they knew the Boutique owner personally.
I feel a kinship with Caroline,I am very very much a mother hen,I cater to my kids in many of the same ways.I am probably doing more than I should,but they are my babies,what can I say? (12 and 13 yr old babies,but my babies just the same)
Didn't really see enough of Dina to make many comments,although I did get an icky feeling about Danielle at the birthday party,and I agree she does seem a little obsessed with Dina.
Still no sign of Dina's husband,wonder when/if we will see him?

Jhezzie
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07-05-2001

Wednesday, May 20, 2009 - 12:27 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jhezzie a private message Print Post    
OMG. Has Danielle ever heard of a job? Geez! She's got two kids, bills to pay, a slow divorce settlement, and much time on her hands. Yet, she would rather hang out, look for a rich catch, and sweat her future. Even if she got a career that involved a pole, (she might as well...) she would at least be bringing in a check.

Reader234
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08-13-2000

Wednesday, May 20, 2009 - 7:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Reader234 a private message Print Post    
didnt someone post upthread that we will not see Dina's dh? and then they posted that Dina had a wedding that was on tv, and he was shown then?? (I watch too much reality tv, I could be completely wrong)

Grooch
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06-16-2006

Wednesday, May 20, 2009 - 7:53 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Grooch a private message Print Post    
My coworker mentioned the wedding show this morning. She said it was "Platnium Weddings" (sp) and that she had admitted he cheated on her and she forgave him.

Panda
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07-15-2005

Wednesday, May 20, 2009 - 8:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Panda a private message Print Post    
Danielle's dress for her date was really cute....for a 12 year old!!!!! She is a little bizarre, her kids seem nice.

I get the feeling that Caroline and her family had the giggles while talking about the daughter's future maybe because they weren't used to the cameras?
She reminded me of my MIL when she was cooking dinner because there are always extra people over.

Lori32
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07-04-2008

Wednesday, May 20, 2009 - 8:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lori32 a private message Print Post    
Ok,I back-tracked and saw the post about the wedding.But didn't see anything about him not being on the show or cheating? I am on hefty cold meds so maybe I overlooked it. Just always bothers me when a husband/boyfriend won't be on the show. ESPECIALLY a husband.Kinda makes ya wonder why the wife would do the show if hubby couldn't be on with her,KWIM? Just sayin'

Grooch
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06-16-2006

Wednesday, May 20, 2009 - 8:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Grooch a private message Print Post    
I'd ask my co-worker, but she left at noon for the holidays. If she calls in for some reason, I'll try to remember to ask her.

But I do remember the wife saying that for as long as they have been married (1 or 2 years) they have only spent about 2 weeks in total time together.

I believe that pretty much says it all.

Oh, and the wife that pays everything in cash ($180,000 for furniture for only 4 rooms.) I bet if her husband is watching that he is hoping an IRS agent is watching this show. Esp. in this economy.

Lori32
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07-04-2008

Wednesday, May 20, 2009 - 10:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lori32 a private message Print Post    
I watch her buy stuff in Cash and it makes me cringe. Not because she's using cash,but because that tells us she had to carry that amount of cash on her.. I have had five thousand on me at once,and I could not get to the bank fast enough,I was a wreck. But then I am poor,so LOL,I guess it was more nerve wrecking..

Mgmriver
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04-27-2009

Wednesday, May 20, 2009 - 11:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mgmriver a private message Print Post    
I was thinking that too about carrying all that cash. My god she's making herself a target! That practice will stop, I'm sure.

That scene in the store was cringe worthy. I can't see how those girls will turn out to be financially savvy, they can't because they are not being taught about the value of $$$.

Not to bring up Trump but I read where he said that his children while growing up lived off an allowance that they received only after doing chores. He said that there was a yearly clothing allowance once Ivanka got into her teen years that once she went over that budget she was out of luck.

Anyway it saddened me seeing those girls be completely out of control and mom not even noticing.

The daughter that went to acting class was not good at all. WOW- not even close to being good and she thinks Disney will be want her, wow.

Lexie_girl
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07-30-2004

Wednesday, May 20, 2009 - 11:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lexie_girl a private message Print Post    
MGM, not to stray off topic, but I think that's the reason Trump's children have turned out so well. Say what you want about him, but he does know how to raise children. Both Ivanka and Donald Jr. appear to be wonderful children.

Chitchat58
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07-25-2008

Wednesday, May 20, 2009 - 12:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chitchat58 a private message Print Post    
MGM... Glad to know I'm not the only one who sees no star quality in the daughter. She is as cute as button, but she had no acting ability or that "it factor".

I wonder why Teresa buys everything in cash, seems so shady to me. It isn't normal is it?

Mgmriver
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04-27-2009

Wednesday, May 20, 2009 - 12:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mgmriver a private message Print Post    
Lexie, I guess that was my point. Say what you want about Trump at least his older kids (don't hear much about the younger ones)seem to have some type of work ethic and knowledge about money.

Those little girls on RHNJ are going to suffer, I'm sorry but it's almost a given. At that age, screaming I want this I want that and mom saying of course. And mom said she takes them shopping often. Seriously that is not what you want for your kids.

Of course on occasion you spoil your children. Once in a while I'd say to my daughter let's go shop at the boutique's on Michigan Ave and your budget is such and such....much higher than if we went to Kohls or Target. But that was a rare treat and never a given and always appreciated.

I don't want to disparage that family but I predict those girls as they get older will be a handful and mom will wonder why.

ETA- YES, it seems shady to have that kind of cash on hand, not to mention not safe. Who does that- people who don't want their cash tracked. Not at all saying the cash is not legit but I'd bet that not all of their income is reported. Do they work in a field that takes in a bunch of cash at the Brownstone? Maybe they give a discount if you pay cash. It's a win win the client pays cash gets a 10% discount and the shop doesn't have to record the income? This is just speculation on my part as to why she uses cash to pay for big ticket items.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Wednesday, May 20, 2009 - 12:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Teresa's daughter is a bit of a Madonna lookalike. Or at least she kinda looks like Lourdes. She's got that look. And I'll give her a pass since that was her first acting class, so yeah, of course she can't act.

I don't care whether we see Dina's husband or not. This show isn't about the husbands after all.

Danielle, OTOH, needs to get a grip. Besides whining about not getting her divorce settlement and possibly losing the house, she's obviously living off of alimony (albeit late payments). But she really needs to stop and take a close look in the mirror. She ain't all that great looking. That dress was horrid on her. And who the heck goes into the bathroom to have sex while dining at a nice restaurant? WHEN you are being filmed? I think she's trying too hard and it's coming across as a pathetic thing.

Jacqueline seems to have some boundary issues. I would not let someone tell me how to raise my kids. And she's whining about being stuck in the middle, but I bet she's the one who put herself there. I do feel bad about her miscarriages, however (and having read the article in TV Guide last week, I know she overcomes that issue).

I don't see anything wrong with paying for things in cash. And it's irrelevant if she gets paid in cash or not. Many people simply prefer the security of having cash on hand (generally, in a safe). IIR, Teresa doesn't work, right?

Lexie_girl
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07-30-2004

Wednesday, May 20, 2009 - 1:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lexie_girl a private message Print Post    
MGM, that was Theresa who had all the cash on her. Her husband owns a construction company.

Grooch
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06-16-2006

Wednesday, May 20, 2009 - 1:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Grooch a private message Print Post    
Paying $180,000 in cash for furniture?

Must be nice drive around with that amount of cash and not worry about it.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Wednesday, May 20, 2009 - 2:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
I'm sure she doesn't "drive around" all day with that much cash on her. I'm sure they have a safe or two at home, and she pulls out what she needs when she needs it. Even so, if that's how she wants to roll, then that's how she wants to roll.