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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Friday, February 12, 2010 - 6:50 am
I don't know what it is but this show is pretty much not even amusing any more. Alexa and her husband? All those phone calls in what? An hour? During dinner? And then to spit out the foie gras like that? That was so classy! And Lynne? She "can't get over" the fact that her husband didn't tell her they had money problems? This after she spent how many thousands of dollars on her face? And then after finding out they are having money problems go spend $1200 on a jacket? I always thought Lynne was clueless but I think it's beyond that. I did laugh when Tamra said she wanted to go to a classy place. First of all, you know their meal was comped (they were "invited"?). Then they are put in a private room (which actually was smart since Alexa had so much class that she answered the phone and spit out her food). I feel bad for Brianna and I hope her tumors are not malignant.
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Friday, February 12, 2010 - 7:12 am
I'm hoping good things for Brianna as well. She's a tough little cookie. It was surprising to hear Vicki say that she'd had similar tumors starting at age 5 (?) and she showed her neck scars. I couldn't see them well, but it sounds like something genetic, so hopefully Brianna's will turn out well like Vicki's have.
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Friday, February 12, 2010 - 10:37 am
Costa, don't even get me started on Lynn spending $1,200 for a jacket. I can't even go there... Could someone please explain to me that if Jim and Alexis have so much money, and have the best of everything, and eat in the finest restaurants, and travel all over the world, blah blah blah... how is it she never tasted foie gras?
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Terolyn
Member
05-06-2004
| Friday, February 12, 2010 - 10:52 am
My thoughts on the Lexie: He probably married early, worked his butt off, got rich, divorced wife who supported him during the hard times, saw a "twiggly" by the pool, married her and now she is his "Trophy" wife. She spent her tax refunds, remodeled her face and boobs etc. Then she teetered around a pool with stilettos on and caught her a rich hubby. They may be rich, but they are tacky and are not refined. And I thought it was weird and uncomfortable when she was talking to him in his office. Felt more like employer / employee thing. Other notes: I thought the jacket was $1800.00 Hope Brianna does well. Hope this show is canceled soon.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Friday, February 12, 2010 - 11:43 am
WHATEVER the cost of the jacket, if you've just received an eviction notice, I don't think you should spend $200!!! I totally agree with your assessment of Alexa. I do think she's #2 Trophy Wife, especially the way he treats her as a possession. And just goes to show all the money in the world ain't gonna buy you no class. Lex, hon, she probably never tasted fois gras because hubby probably doesn't like it and he forbid her to ever order it. 
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Terolyn
Member
05-06-2004
| Friday, February 12, 2010 - 11:47 am
I agree costa on the jacket but I would go a step further. I would have refunded my tickets or canceled to use at a later date and stayed home and tried to figure out the mess with the husbeast. I think when her real face slid off so did her grip on reality.
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Friday, February 12, 2010 - 1:07 pm
The foi gras - SHE ASKED for a bite - she mentioned that her mom liked "liver" completely ridiculous on her part - then Vicky starts barfing/dry heaving! OMG - and how many times did Tamra try to get Vicky to "wooHOO?" lol - oh and what was the name of that drink they were comped? (Vodka, peach schnapps and cranberry juice? - was that called silky panties? roflol!) I can see going on the trip since the whole thing had to have been comped by Bravo, and product placements - the suite, (and can I just mention I would LOVE to eat anything prepared by Chef Hebert! I would've even tried the fois gras - somehow that should be on my "bucket list" I watched a Rick Steeves/Travel Channel on an area of France which is known for their fois gras - it was very interesting! The way the fed these geese was different than I had imagined!) oh - did anyone else notice when they were shown the Penthouse Suite, the manager and the ladies lifted up their champagne for a toast - but Vicky had white wine?! (ITA - go on the trip, you are being paid by Bravo/show to go - but do not spend a penny! *duh - and her face looks like it went back to the heavy lines/shadows alongside her mouth to me?!)
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Bluejaxrock
Member
04-23-2004
| Friday, February 12, 2010 - 3:40 pm
First, I gotta say I didn't see what the hoopla was over Alexis spitting it into her napkin. That's what I was taught to do. Unless she drew attention to it, which I may have missed. Second, really Lynne? $1,185 for a jacket! (yeah, that was the tag price, i've got a thing for number memory-a blessing and a curse haha) After being evicted from your home, your husband telling you yes, he screwed up, but now it's time to really tighten our belts, and you go behind his back and spend that kind of money on a JACKET!!! I've been evicted, and would never have thought of spending even $10 for a pizza! Unreal. Just unreal. I would give my arm to just sit in Chef Hubert's restaurant. Wouldn't even need a glass of water, just to be in his element. lol And I didn't see them appreciate much, if at all. Their "I'm entitled" attitude is really starting to wear on me. (sry, rant off)
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Bluejaxrock
Member
04-23-2004
| Friday, February 12, 2010 - 3:45 pm
Guess I wasn't done, lol. Alexis going on and on how whatever-his-name-is would have to take care of the kids while she's gone? Uhhh, no, the nannies take care of everything, what does he need to do? And all the phone calls? All she'd have to say is, honey, we're at dinner, I'll call you when I'm done. Oh yeah, she's married to "I say jump, you say how high". uck omg, I can't wait for RHONY-but I'll probably be saying the same thing about them after a few weeks. (ok, i think i've finally got it all out)
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Friday, February 12, 2010 - 3:53 pm
Are you sure???
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Friday, February 12, 2010 - 3:54 pm
BTW, I think its safe to say this will be the last time Hubert Keller opens his restaurant up to the Housewives. How rude!!! I'm like BJR, I would give my right arm for the opportunity to go to his restaurant.
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Bluejaxrock
Member
04-23-2004
| Friday, February 12, 2010 - 3:57 pm
don't get me started again, lexie. i'm sure i've got more...lol trying to stop wasting my valuable time thinking about them.

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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Friday, February 12, 2010 - 5:31 pm
come on bjr nothing about how Vicky was acting? (besides her love for her dd! - what about Gretchen having a full on breakdown when she found out about Brianna waiting to hear about the possibility of cancer???
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Sia
Member
03-10-2002
| Friday, February 12, 2010 - 8:02 pm
Imo, many of the housewives' meltdowns are precipitated by alcohol consumption. Alcohol has a way of lowering inhibitions and loosening the tongue. Another thing that sickened me about the overpriced jacket is that it looked to me exactly like the one Lynne was wearing to begin with. You can wear only one coat at a time. If you're in financial trouble and already have a coat, you don't need another--especially if you lost your home and no longer have a coat closet! If you are destitute and have no coat, you can get a nice used coat at a thrift store for under fifty bucks. She doesn't live in reality, for sure.
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Friday, February 12, 2010 - 9:56 pm
Another thing that sickened me about the overpriced jacket is that it looked to me exactly like the one Lynne was wearing to begin with. But it had that neato buckle on the front...
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Drifter83204
Member
02-22-2005
| Friday, February 12, 2010 - 10:45 pm
I hope this show goes on forever! It makes me feel so superior! I love reading all your clever comments. Please keep them coming. It makes my 80-year old soul chuckle. And didn't these people ever learn any grammar? LoL
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 12:00 am
Is just your soul 80 years old or is your entire self 80? If you are, I'm so impressed with you for being on a computer! My Mom has never been interested in them and I think that staying up with technology keeps your brain young! Oh, and you ARE superior to the housewives, no question!
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Drifter83204
Member
02-22-2005
| Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 1:02 am
Hi Hukd - My soul and myself too. Born in Nov of 1929. My youngest daughter introduced me to a computer 15 years ago and I spend a lot of time on it and don't comment much but love reading what others have to say. Doesn't make me any younger but cuts through what otherwise might be lonely time. Lost my husband in 1994 but have two sons nearby which helps.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 9:12 am
Gretchen's breakdown over finding out about Brianna didn't bother me. It's not been that long since she lost Jeff. I had to walk out of the theater during "Philadelphia Story." A year earlier a very good friend died of AIDS-related complications. I broke down in the theater and couldn't watch the rest of the movie. I still haven't seen the entire movie in one sitting. When you are close to someone who has died, finding out someone else could have something similar can be devastating. And Alexa DID make a big deal out of spitting out the foie gras. She was not subtle about it and kept on squealing about how it barely hit her tongue and she couldn't do it. A classier broad would have just raised her napkin to her lips, spit it out, and then said "well, that's not quite to my liking but thank you." Actually, I think ANYONE has more class than that woman.
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Sia
Member
03-10-2002
| Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 10:21 am
LOL, Hukd about the neato buckle. Obviously that's what convinced her she needed the new leather coat! Honestly, does leather actually wear out? I thought unless a leather coat was lost or stolen you could have it forever--that is, until I found my DH's black leather jacket from the '70s. I threw it out--but not before he suggested that his daughter might want it. The girl actually has fashion sense, so I wisely let her be the one to break DH's heart.
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Sia
Member
03-10-2002
| Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 10:29 am
Drifter, it's great to see that you've been lured out of "lurkdom!" Welcome to posting on the boards--although I see that you have been a member for a long time. Don't be a stranger; your opinions will always be valued here.
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Supergranny
Member
02-03-2005
| Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 10:35 am
Drifter you took my title of the oldest away from me! I was born Oct 1938.
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 11:08 am
Drifter - I too am going to try and convince you out of lurkdom!! Glad to have you around - Costa ITA with what you are saying - I've also been there done that with a friend, everyone grieves differently.. I was just surprised that Gretchen became that vulnerable to the Housewives... not only is alcohol involved, but I also feel that its "scripted" to a certain extent to get the women "together"...
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Chitchat58
Member
07-25-2008
| Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 11:39 am
Did anyone hear Lynn's younger daughter say she was hung over yet again? Lynn sure does have her head stuck somewhere, not sure it's in the sand though...
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Drifter83204
Member
02-22-2005
| Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 12:50 pm
Thank you all for the friendly welcomes. It was Rupertbear who first warmly said hello to me. Now she never posts. Does anyone know whatever happened to her?
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