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Million Dollar Listing – New York Season Finale
Last night Bravo aired the season finale of MDL-NY and our regular contributor Jeff Crisalli attended the Finale Party in New York City with the stars of the show as well as a few other celebrities, he has all the excitement for us!
I want to first thank our gracious host for allowing me the privilege of sharing my thoughts and views of MDL-NY. Lynn, this has been a fun and interesting 9 weeks. Having never written a blog before I didn’t know what to expect but you made this short journey one I will treasure for as long time, thank you.
What a night!! And I am not talking about the show.. I am talking about the season finale 
party hosted by Prudential Douglas Elliman and Hundred Stories PR. I arrived with the “two” and only Love Brokers, Lori and Jenn as well as a colleague of theirs, Jenna and her husband Randy. What a great group. People I would definitely consider friends. As soon as we entered the invitation only event, our beloved Michael Lorber was being accosted by photographers.. The flashes were going off like the Macy’s 4th of July fireworks! We walked to the photography line and all said our hello’s. There was some picture taking and some smiles and just a festive atmosphere to start the night. At this point in the season, I had not met Fredrik. We had only communicated by e-mail. I was anticipating meeting him this evening and didn’t know what to expect. I wrote some things during the year that did not illustrate Mr. Eklund in the best of lights. Let’s remember, I wrote about what the editors and stagers at Bravo wanted us to see. That being said, as I turned around to walk into the main room, Fredrik is walking up the hall. It was like the showdown in the old western movies, facing off to see who flinches first! Well Fredrik happens to be friends with Lori & Jenn and came right up to us, greeted everyone, gave kisses and then turned to me. We literally were face to face.. Well my face to his chin, but you get the picture. I stuck out my hand, looked into his dreamy eyes and said, “Jeff Crisalli”. The two seconds that elapsed seemed like an eternity. As he reached down to grab my hand, a big smile emerged from his handsomely tanned face and said, “wow, you do exist, you are a real person”. He then took his hand away and we man-hugged. If my wife were able to attend she may have been jealous, it was a nice moment.. He then told me that I was much more handsome in person than I was in my picture.. No need for that comment, he had won me over already. We chatted for a few minutes and had a great conversation.. He was being pulled in 50 directions last night and had to meet and greet and pose for photos.. Michael, Fredrik and I took some pictures together and the night was started!!
Jeff with Michael and Fredrik
We were some of the first guests to arrive but the room filled quickly. It was fun to watch Fredrik and Michael work the room similar to what we see on the show. Everyone seemed to have a true and genuine appreciation for the success of Michael and Fredrik and the mood around the room was like happy hour. I mingled around, spoke to some brokers and networked a little. I got a chance to spend some time with Mr. & Mrs. Lorber. It is no mystery why Michael is such a nice guy.. He is truly a reflection of his parents who were so cordial and engaging. I had a chance to speak with Mr. Lorber about some business opportunities and I am confident we will meet again soon.
If anyone was thinking that my interactions with Fredrik were over, don’t be disappointed… I spent a considerable amount of time with him, chatting about the show, my business, his business, how we are going to some business together, life and a little about “Ryan”.. shhhhhhhhhhhhhh
They say “don’t judge a book by it’s cover”, “things aren’t always what they appear” and “what you see is what you get”.. I say, you absolutely cannot judge Fredrik for what we saw on the show, his demeanor is NOT what it appears to be and you don’t get what you see, you get a lot more. He is for sure a shark in business and a great competitor. He is not at all the pompous, condescending “actor” we see. There is a real friendship that exists between him and Michael and is not at all what is depicted. Fredrik is a really nice guy and as he worked the room and greeted people, you could see he is definitely liked by the masses. I am glad we did not get to meet until last night because I would not have been able to write what I saw with a clear conscience. The universe has a funny way of guiding our lives and I was surely guided well on this journey.
The night continued with some cocktails, some great music and a good time was had by all.
Also in attendance, Real Housewife of Orange County, Tamra Barney. Unfortunately I did not get a 
chance to chat with Tamra but I will tell you all that she looked great and blended in with the crowd. Also in attendance was the Bachelorette Ashely with her man, JP.
I hope no one is disappointed by all the news about the party as opposed to the final episode.. I must say a few things about the show so here goes…..
Fredrik needs to fire Justin, never do business with Ryan, never eat schnitzel again and if there is a season two, show the softer side of his personality as we saw at the end when we got to see him with his boyfriend.
Michael needs to continue to be the great guy he is, continue to do deals his own way and 
buy a pair of high-heeled slippers. There were times last night as he posed for pictures he was the lowest object in the photos! I do have to point out the his negotiations last night with Yuval was the funniest business interaction I have even seen.. And I would pay $20 to see him perform his comedy routine. I may be alone in the audience but it will worth the price of admission. As he flew off into the sunset, I am sure he was flying higher than his plane after receiving the approval of his Dad. I will tell you that Michael doesn’t have to do much for that approval except be the great guy he is.
Ryan… I wonder who and what he wants to be when he grows up?
I will end, as usual with a personal thought… The following is a blurb from the first blog I ever wrote. It is about success…
“Success comes at a price. It can be measured in many forms. It has several identities. Success appears, disappears and may re-appear again. It begins as an idea and grows through hard work, determination, compromise, luck and guts. It ends where we decide it ends, not where someone, something or some event determines its fate. Measure it with your own ruler and at no point in time, measure it by someone else’s definition or calculation. Take a minute to reflect on your achievements and acknowledge them, to yourself, no one else and silently applaud. You earned it!! Plan for success in steps not leaps. Unfortunately, we sometimes lose sight of our successes because we seek to “measure” them. Try feeling your successes. Dress in that favorite suit or your best pair of shoes and “feel” successful. If you dress for success, think about your goals, imagine them happening and capture that feeling, you will have “felt” success. You will not forget that feeling because as you continue to grow as a person and in your profession, that feeling will follow.
Once again, sincere thanks to Lynn for allowing me to share my thoughts and thank you everyone for sharing this journey with me.
Thanks to you Jeff for the fantastic recaps all season! Great news, Andy Cohen announced last night on Watch What Happens Live that the show has been picked up for another season so we’ll see these guys again soon! They were all very excited and it was clear they had been waiting for the news! Now let’s see if we can talk Jeff into recapping again next season! hehe *crossing fingers* Thanks again Jeff! You did an amazing job and I’m so excited that you got to meet so many amazing people! Lynn~
Jeff Crisalli is the founder and sole-owner of Blue Diamond Realty in New Jersey. Having been entrepreneurial since the age of 23, Jeff has successfully started and operated a general contracting firm and a consulting company advising companies and individuals with their real estate needs. With a career marked with results, Jeff ventured into a high level position with a Wall Street firm completing institutional investments throughout the United States and abroad. He acquired and developed properties in London, Paris, Amsterdam, Milan and Mexico City. Feeling the need to face new challenges and achieve loftier goals, Crisalli partnered with various individuals to create real estate investment opportunities and in turn created Blue Diamond Realty. Servicing his luxury client base in any capacity needed, Jeff was able to grow his network of both clients and strategic partners. This has granted both Blue Diamond and Mr. Crisalli the ability to operate in a multi-state environment. Currently, Jeff benefits his clients by acting as a dual agent within the State of NJ as well as a buyers agent/consultant in various United States markets.
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Interior Therapy with Jeff Lewis by BB
In this episode called “Mismatched,” Adam lives in Bel-Air and his girlfriend, Yvonne, wants to move in, but she’s not comfortable with the current design of his house. They’ve known each other for seven years, but have only been dating for five months. Adam says it feels more like five years. RED FLAG Alert! He’s a photographer and takes pictures of the outside and inside architecture and design of houses. He has lots of electronic gadgets in his house. He’s a gadget nerd and that turns Yvonne on. His house even has a stuffed fox (ugly and scary looking).
When Jenni and Jeff arrive, he doesn’t want drive up the steep driveway, so they walk up the long and winding road. Jeff thinks the house is very inaccessible and calls it a tree house.
Jeff is confused at first and senses some tension when he meets Adam and Yvonne. He doesn’t understand the relationship. Jenni and Jeff notice an art piece on the wall that has light up penises. RED FLAG Alert! Adam calls them “Willies on the Wall” and says nobody ever notices them, but they point out to him that Jenni noticed them immediately.
Jeff thinks the stuffed fox is creepy and Adam says it’s an acquired taste. RED FLAG Alert! Jeff calls the house a teenager house. Adam is one step from the funny farm; he’s almost there, according to Jeff.
Yvonne wants to open the windows and Adam thinks it looks messy to have open windows. RED FLAG Alert! They argue with each other in front of Jeff and Jenni. Jeff wonders how bad it must be without company. Jeff is not fond of Adam’s taste. Why does he watch TV in his bedroom with his friends instead of the living room? RED FLAG Alert! He hasn’t purchased a TV in four years because there’s always a new version coming out. He’s commitment phobic. RED FLAG Alert! Jenni describes him as always looking over his shoulder to see what’s better. Jeff asks Adam if he is in love with Yvonne. Adam thinks that’s too personal of a question. RED FLAG Alert! Jeff is wondering if he’s designing for Adam only or Adam and Yvonne.
Jeff doesn’t think the couple should be rushing into anything. Something is off and weird about their relationship. Jeff asks Adam some very personal questions about their sex life or what Yvonne likes in bed. He wants to make Adam uncomfortable on purpose and Adam is definitely uncomfortable about those questions. Jeff already thinks this is going to be one of his hardest projects. Jeff loves Larry the dog, though and wants to offer to buy him from Adam.
That night Jeff has no insight about Adam’s design style. He usually does by now. Jenni
Before
turns on the robot in the guest room and can’t figure out how to turn him off. It keeps cutting on and off and seems to be set to do that all night long. So funny!
On day two, Adam has not cooperated and Jeff has no clue what Adam wants. Jeff doesn’t want to play detective. He proceeds anyway. He wants to designate a living room area (with a TV), a real dining area and add an island and stools in the kitchen. They will redo the floors and paint all the walls. They will be keeping the dining room table. He wants to use all the square footage Adam is not utilizing.
They meet with Adam and Yvonne to explain the plan. Jeff tells them he’s using laminate instead of real wood because the house has a moisture problem. Jeff thinks five months is rushing it about moving in and Adam agrees. RED FLAG Alert! Yvonne can’t believe she’s not already living there. Jeff thinks once the house is done and Yvonne moves in, Yvonne is going to realize she is still unhappy. It’s not the house that’s the problem although Yvonne thinks it is. Jeff disagrees.
They try to clean out the kitchen. Adam is very controlling and Jeff already wants to send him to the hotel. The movers come in and one of them offers $50 for the stuffed fox. Adam reluctantly agrees. Jenni wants Adam to get rid of all his wieners because he’s too old for that stuff. Jeff thinks it’s very odd that Adam has all those penises. It’s just odd. Adam is wishing he had gathered them and hidden them before they got there. RED FLAG Alert!
Adam is feeling a little helpless and not liking making snap decisions of what goes and stays. Jenni gives him some kudos and tells him she’s proud of him. Jeff talks to Yvonne and gives her some advice about moving in. He tells her to make sure Adam has the same depth of feeling for her that she has for him. He tells her if she is getting everything out of the relationship then that’s good. If she’s not, then she needs to re-evaluate. Interior design is not the only thing Jeff is good at.
On day three, the demolition starts with the tile floor and Adam is a little overcome with all the noise and mess. Yvonne is doing some Yoga and thinks the sound of the demolition is amazing and she’s very happy. Zoila arrives and Jeff gets her to start cleaning some of the appliances in the kitchen. There is so much light in the house, Jeff is excited to be using darker colors, which he usually doesn’t get to do. Meantime, Adam is not completely sold on Jeff’s style. Adam and Yvonne are watching the work like a hawk and Jeff tells Jenni to make them go away. Adam is too controlling and Jeff doesn’t think he needs to see everything. Jeff won’t tell Adam what color the floor is going to be. Jeff asks if the robot is straight. Adam doesn’t get Jeff’s humor at all.
On day four, Jenni is overseeing some of the construction and Adam comes in to tell her he is concerned about the floor. Jenni tries to reassure him, but she’s worried Adam is not going to like what Jeff comes up with. Jenni decides it’s time for all four of them to go furniture shopping. Jenni lets Yvonne try on her engagement ring and Adam gets very touchy about it. RED FLAG Alert! On their shopping trip, they are looking for a sofa and two side chairs. Adam doesn’t like anything Yvonne likes. Nobody really likes what Adam likes. Adam is being really difficult and Jeff thinks although Adam says he wants a streamlined look, that’s not really what he wants. He refuses to sit on some bar stools Yvonne likes and he snaps at her, “It’s my house.” BIG RED FLAG Alert! She is hurt, of course.
Adam asks for five minutes alone and goes off on his own and cannot find anything he likes 
in what is a huge furniture store. Jeff knows that Andrew doesn’t give a shit about what Yvonne wants and predicts to Jenni this is going to be a very temporary relationship. He says there is a sanitarium missing a patient and he doesn’t want to look at Adam’s bow tie for another minute. Jeff is OVER Adam. What Yvonne sees in this guy I haven’t a clue. Adam says he’s a realist because it might not work out and he wants to get what he likes. RED FLAG Alert! What he eventually picks out, Jeff doesn’t particularly like. Yvonne didn’t get anything she wanted. Adam apologizes for his remark about it being his house. Jeff says the only thing Adam loves is his bow tie.
Jeff has come to the conclusion that no matter what he does, Adam isn’t going to like it because he didn’t make every decision. Adam is ungrateful and once the house is done and Yvonne moves in, she’s going to realize it’s not the house, it’s Adam.
After
They send Adam and Yvonne to the hotel and Adam is already thinking the quality of the work is not going to be up to snuff. Jenni wants Jeff to move to Adam and Yvonne’s room that night so she can sleep alone. Jeff refuses because he thinks the sheets will be disgusting. He will only go in there if Jenni changes the sheets. I don’t blame him. Meantime, Adam and Yvonne have an awkward conversation about what’s going to happen when this is all done. Their relationship is just weird.
Jeff and Jenni are concerned about the huge dining room table they kept of Adam’s. Jenni thinks Adam is expecting to be unimpressed. Jeff is worried that the island he had built for the kitchen is too big. Jeff wants to make Adam happy, but doesn’t think that’s possible. When they get the island into the kitchen, he calms down. Jeff hates the bar stools Adam picked out and he’s mad at himself that he allowed that to happen. Jenni decides to call around to get replacement stools because Jeff doesn’t think Adam is going to be happy no matter what. Jeff is very cranky and rightfully so. It must be frustrating to be doing all this work knowing that your client is probably not going to like it. Jeff has to finally decide to do what he thinks is best no matter what and hope, when Adam sees it all finished, he will get what Jeff is going for. If Adam doesn’t like it, Jeff doesn’t know how he’ll react. I’m even nervous for Jeff.
Surprisingly, Adam likes it and thinks it looks like a movie set. Jeff says the house now has a sophisticated look about it. Adam loves the amazing view from the windows. Yvonne announces she wants to move in. Adam just chuckles every time Yvonne says she wants it to be her house too. RED FLAG Alert! Jeff asks if they are talking about moving in together and Adam says, “Let’s not move too fast. RED FLAG Alert! Jeff and Jenni can see that Yvonne is realizing that it wasn’t the house that was making her uncomfortable, but Adam. Jeff offers Yvonne a ride when he and Jenni leave. Yvonne states that she doesn’t think it’s going to work out. The last thing Adam and Yvonne do is make a toast and Adam declares, “Welcome to MY new home.” Kind of sad, but at least Yvonne got the reality check she needed.
Great Job BB! I have to add my 2-cents to this one, I really love this show but it is so frustrating when someone who does not deserve Jeff Lewis’ genius designs get all of this done for him. This guy is such a jerk! My heart broke for Yvonne, Adam did not deserve her! It was sad to hear her predicting what would happen, she was going to become to clingy and he wouldn’t invite her to move in. Very sad situation. Hopefully Yvonne moved on and found a great guy and Adam lives the rest of his life alone. Thanks again BB! xoxo Lynn ~
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Survivor One World – May 2, 2012 – by MelTheHound
We’re back kids. Last week, the women succeeded, narrowly, to get rid of Troyzan. If Kat hadn’t voted for Chelsea instead of Christina, the entire face of the game may have changed. I still can’t get over the special needs ‘teacher’ pronouncing Strategy ‘Stra-Eh-Gee’ (because they showed it again). There are TWO Ts in that word darling. Shown back at camp, Kim is slapping herself on the back again and the crew is worried about Troy whispering in Kat’s ear, ‘Do It’. Of course all of them think they are top dog and everything is going according to Their plan with the possible exception of Tarzan with whom, I’m sure the game is still afoot.
Tree mail time. It’s Sprint. Each cast member receives a video message from a loved one that is currently on the island. Alicia gets to see her sister. Christina gets to see her father. Kat gets to see her cousin. Sabrina gets to see her brother. Kim gets to see her sister. Chelsea gets to see her father. Tarzan gets to see his wife. Are None of these women married? The players know what’s coming next and a couple, particularly Sabrina is thinking. Tarzan needs to spend some time with his wife and Christina needs to spend time with her father.
Reward challenge time. Each team member gets to see their loved one in person for a couple minutes. Christina’s dad has recently had a kidney replacement and I could see the outline of a tube under his shirt. I would assume for Dialysis or something like that. She says in a TH she doesn’t spend enough time with him and doesn’t really know how much time they have left together. Sweetie, none of us know the answer to that question, trust me, but I appreciate the sentiment. Some of these contestants loved ones are a bit delusional about how fierce of a competitor they are but, that’s a moot point I guess. Lots of people would rather see shine than shade if you get where I’m going. For instance Christina’s father. I’m not a dad but I can assure you, No One would be able to dull the shine of daddy’s little girl in these eyes 
Game time. The challenge is that each player will be on a harness that is looped to a rope. They must navigate themselves past another rope that is tangled around the rope they are hooked to. The twist is, they will also be hooked to their family member and Both must get it done. It’s a race between basically 4 of the 7 teams. Kim, Kat, Chelsea, and Alicia. Tarzan and his wife, I think, are just enjoying being tangled together in the ropes. I don’t know What Sabrina was doing. Christina was somewhere just barely ahead of Tarzan. In the end it’s a nail biter between Kim and Kat. Imagine that. Kat could actually beat Kim. Could it be? Yes, It is. Narrowly, Kat’s cousin helps her pull off the win. Kat has Finally won Reward. The Reward is, they get to go to a ‘special’ place and enjoy one of those huge lunches and all the margaritas they can consume. Now, Remember, Kat is only 22. Also remember what Sabrina had said earlier, particularly about Tarzan. Probst tells Kat she can pick a team to go with. Christina would like to spend some special once in a lifetime time with her possibly dying father, and Tarzan would like to spend time with his wife. BTW, I didn’t know Tarzan was 64 and has been married 30 years. He says he’s just lucky she chose him to spend her life with. Even if I don’t like some of these people (I can’t say I actually like Any of them), I can’t bust anyone’s chops about being gushy about their loved ones. Dammit.
Remember Last week, Kim TOLD Kat she would take her if she won reward. Who did she take? Chelsea and Alicia. Kat was pissed about it too, to the point where she let Troyzan get to her. Anyway, Who does Kat pick? Kim. Are you effing Kidding me? Kat wants to 
Parrrr-tay. Probst tells her to pick another. Will she choose one of the two fore mentioned? Nope, Alicia. WTF is she thinking? I know, She isn’t. She’s 22, young and dumb. Probst notes that this is a strange choice for her to make due to last reward’s outcome. She for some reason has been wanting to Parrr-tay with these two and get drunk. Sabrina and a couple others are a bit disgusted by this choice. So, Kat and the others are given the sprint phone to take pictures and video to have a picture record of the experience and it looks like they had a good time. Now, Whenever these reward challenges happen and the winners are whisked away, it’s always these people who are going to be the finalists. Got that? Kat, Alicia, and Kim, final 3 and in their kumbaya moments, they’re all in agreement about that.
Back at camp, the other 4 basically decide that Kat has to go. The other 3 women, Sabrina, Chelsea, and Christina are disappointed in how selfish Kat is. After all, she’s 22. Tarzan just says whatever though I’m thinking he’d like to slap Kat. I’ll bet his Wife wants to. I would want to. I’d never do it of course but still. So it’s decided and almost carved in stone, Kat has to go. The way they teased the episode last week was that it was Sabrina’s turn. Kim in her TH says she will have to do damage control again and wants Sabrina gone. These women all think they can beat Tarzan so he’s basically not a threat to them, Yet. The three reward recipients return and the discussion turns to who to send home. Kim thinks regardless of what happens, she has to continue winning immunity. Sound familiar? We all know these shows foreshadow what’s to come (but it isn’t coming this week).
Immunity Challenge time. We’re back to the water and it’s an endurance challenge. The players must stand on a log with Both feet planted between two painted lines while holding a rope behind their backs. The only rules are they cannot step off, the feet between the lines thing, and their hands holding the rope MUST remain Above their hips. Remember that last part for me. Periodically, Probst will crank out more rope so they are leaning further over the water to a point, if any of them last that long, they will be parallel To the water. The game begins, and almost immediately, Sabrina steps off of the log. She’s out first. Followed by Christina, Tarzan, Alicia, and Chelsea (I think in that order). At some point, Probst I think, senses that some of these people believe they are safe no matter what because of an alliance and tells them they are crazy for thinking that. He’s been to this dance enough times before to know better. The two left are Kat and Kim. Kat is feeling 
her game as she finally won something. Now remember I said that the contestants had to hold their hands Above the hip level. To me, that means Above the crack at the waist (I don’t know of a more delicate way to put it). Clearly, Neither Kim nor Kat were doing so. In order to have done that, they would have to bend their arms or their knees. So I don’t know if they relaxed the rules or if the game’s definition of hips is different than mine. Anyway, after an hour or so, Kat finally gives up and she isn’t happy about it. She notes that she’s 22, Kim is 28, she should be able to Beat Kim. Kim tries to High Five Kat but Kat will have none of that. She is being a poor sport about not winning. She’s 22.
Back at camp, the scheming continues. Kim is trying to assert herself in getting rid of Sabrina. Alicia says her eyes have been opened with Kat in that she could Physically go toe to toe with Kim AND she hasn’t pissed off every member of the current jury. She also notes that Sabrina was the first one out of the challenge and shouldn’t be that big of a Physical Threat (part of the reason I think Tarzan is still there). Kim on the other hand, feels that If Sabrina makes final 3, she can be very persuasive with the jury and that could hurt Kim’s chances of winning the money. Umm, Kim, If you honestly think THAT jury is going to give you one million dollars, you are Seriously Phucked in the head because Somebody, dropped you on it when you were a baby. One of the last things we see is Kim telling Tarzan how to vote. He says Yes, Boss Lady.
Redd Foxx used to do a bit in his stand up about the word Boss. If someone calls you Boss, it isn’t a compliment. Boss spelled backwards is Double Ess Oh Bee. Twice a son of a bitch. Just thought you’d enjoy that little nugget from my comedy listening past.
Here we go Kids, Tribal Council. The jury is ushered in. Troyzan looks like someone shot his dog and ate it in front of him. Kat is still feeling pretty froggy from her reward win. I hope she enjoyed her Party with her ‘girls’. Kat says that she loves a good blind side after it has come out that Sabrina could be the one. Sabrina notes that Kat was a bit selfish for not taking Tarzan on the reward. Kat says she’s 22. Someone else notes that 22 isn’t that young and Kat should stop using it as an excuse. Tarzan says he understands Kat didn’t want to Parrr-Tay with an old man. Remember, Kat thinks Blind-sides are fun because at this point, she believes Sabrina is going home. Vote time. Kat votes for Sabrina, Sabrina votes for Kat. Who does everyone else vote for? Kat, even her pal, Kim. Probst snuffs her torch and off she walks crying into the night. Hope you enjoyed that Blind Side Kat.. Was it fun? I thought so 
. I hope Kat enjoyed her party with her girls. It may very 
well have cost her, $1,000,000.
That’s about it kids. Not a lot of real bitch-ass-ness this week, just some mild game play and nothing really for me to take anyone to the wood shed for. Kind of a disappointment for me because you know how I Love to slam these people. Next week, Tarzan makes a move to go to the final 3. I wonder if we finally get to see what game is afoot. Now, I Think, that if this guy actually makes it there, he could possibly win. He hasn’t permanently pissed off enough of these people to queer his chances on the votes. It would be close anyway. Somehow though, I think he’s making a big mistake in telling these women what he is thinking. We’ll see.
Til next week and final 6 to 5,
Peace.
Thanks so much MelTheHound, wow that one had to hurt, Kat was sobbing uncontrollably as she left the tribal council area. Those blindsides are a bitch. Great job Mel! xox Lynn~
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Real Housewives of Orange County – Gretchen Rossi
Fashion Round Up with MichellefromNY (who is currently in California)
The needlessly dragged-out Pussycat Dolls performance has thankfully passed, and with it, a waste of three (?) episodes devoted to the very build up of said event. Her performance was less than stellar, but you gotta admit, Gretchen’s got a rocking body–the kind of body that looked amaaaaazing in those skimpy outfits.
Gretchen had THREE clothing changes for her little cameo performance (including a hot pink after party number). Join me as I break down her fabulous getups.
Dress number 1– Bling Meets Marilyn Monroe. I’m not much of a glove person– even in the winter (and yes, my poor fingers pay a dear price for my preferences), but I’m strangely lusting after a pair of these bejeweled wonders. Will I look like a throwback 50′s/60′s high society wannabe? Hell yeah. But in this picture they look absolutely FABULOUS. Makes me want to throw on a glamorous ballgown and laze about on a opulent chaise while I am served champagne by a handsome man in a tux. The 50′s is so IN after all, who says you can’t wear opera gloves everywhere? Of course, Gretchen’s skanky rhinestone-encrusted bustier does take away some of that upscale feel (this is the Pussycat Dolls after all) and taints my undercurrent-of-high-society-
Dress number 2– Ahh, the performance outfit. Definitely not my favorite of the night. Yes, it was part of the theme (I’m going to venture a guess of sexy soldier?). The hat was a little large for her head, and mind you, she has a big head with a lot of big hair, so it’s weird that this hat doesn’t look good on her. But perhaps she’s not a hat person and hats just don’t look good on her. Think about it, how often do we see Gretchen in a hat? And whenever she does wear one, she doesn’t look that good. Her Dallas-style oversized ringlets is a look that suits her and it’s kind of her signature, a hat kinds of ruins it. Especially a hat as ridiculously oversized as this one.
Now, I was going to comment on how tight the jacket was, but I do realize that it’s SUPPOSED to be tight so I’m just going to ignore that teeny tiny fact and move on to the jacket itself. It’s a strange choice, especially as the jacket makes her look like a strange mashup of Revolutionary war soldier and WW2 paratrooper. It looks old fashioned, especially with the long sleeves. And those black high waisted briefs were bordering on granny panty size which only made the look even less sexy. Maybe that’s why Gretchen royally failed in her singing attempt? Perhaps she should blame it on horrible choice of wardrobe. At least it’s a better excuse than the yelling at Vicki excuse even though it happened like seven weeks ago.
Dress number 3– This is Gretchen at her tacky best: pink, gaudy, and blinged to the max. This outfit kind of reminds me of what gypsies wear to weddings (if you’ve never seen TLC’s My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding, I highly recommend it, it’s jaw droppingly insane what these girls wear and they’ve never even kissed a boy!). I like that it’s a lace-up bustier for maximum sexiness, and hot pink is really Gretchen’s color. What I do not like is those god-awful black satin gloves. Here it’s not sexy and it’s not elegant. They look awkward and out-of-place with this outfit.
There’s one thing I don’t like and that is throwing something extra on your outfit that you don’t need. You can wear a tacky outfit and go clubbing or go to a sophisticated cocktail party and wear an amazing dress, it doesn’t matter–it’s so important for each piece in your outfit to have purpose. These gloves don’t have purpose. They look thrown on just for the sake of wearing gloves. She should have worn pink gloves, not black. It would have helped the outfit look more seamless and purposeful. The black–despite it being a neutral–just jars with the eye.
Fantastic Michelle, love your dead on assessment of Gretchen’s wardrobe for the evening. Excellent job! xo Lynn~
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Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Were you bummed that Camille Grammer wouldn’t be on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills 
next season? Well fear not, while she will not be a full-blown Bravo Housewife any longer, BUT she’s already confirmed that she has filmed scenes with the girls and will be in at least a bit next season. Camille was uncomfortable with the amount of filming Bravo expected of her, she had to put her children first particularly because she was battling the asshole Kelsey Grammer for custody of their two children. This way Camille is still on the show but she films when it suits her schedule. Camille recently filmed while celebrating 4-year old Portia’s birthday, Kyle’s youngest daughter.
More news out of little Portia’s birthday party left partygoers wondering, “Is Taylor 
Armstrong an alcoholic?” Reports coming out of the bash are that Taylor got drunk again. We saw her pretty trashed several times last season, in Colorado, at Brandi’s party, at Lisa’s tea party among others. Obviously we don’t know what type of party this was but I have to assume that a 4-year old’s birthday wasn’t the type of party where the adults get trashed. I hope Taylor’s young daughter Kennedy wasn’t at the party to see her mother sloshed!
Radar OnLine has the story:
Taylor Armstrong got “wasted” at Kyle Richards‘ daughter, Portia‘s fourth birthday party over the weekend, and it was all caught on camera for the upcoming third season of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, RadarOnline.com is exclusively reporting.
As previously reported, there has been increasing concern among the ladies about Taylor’s drinking problem, and that has only been intensified following her weekend 
behavior.
“It’s extremely worrying that Taylor would get blitzed at a birthday party for a four-year-old little girl,” a party guest tells RadarOnline.com. “She doesn’t weigh a lot and doesn’t seem to have a high threshold for alcohol, it didn’t take long for her to be wasted. Taylor was drinking white wine and it was truly sad to see — she was slurring her words and she got very emotional the more she had to drink. Taylor didn’t drive, thank God, she had a driver for the evening, but she clearly is in a great deal of distress right now and she desperately needs help.”
http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2012/05/taylor-armstrong-drunk-kyle-richards-daughter-party
RadarOnLine doesn’t mention little Kennedy, but I’m hoping she didn’t see her mom like that.
Million Dollar Listing – Los Angeles
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Morning all. Happy Friday eve.
Good morning
Good morning, Great Blogs.
Jeff (melthehound) do you really think Kim doesn’t have a chance? I thought she’d win is she made it to the end, but I suppose the men must hate her. They are fools to keep a man around – even Tarzan. I don’t see why they don’t understand that.
And I will add – the most satisfying moment of the show to date was when Kat was blindsided after talking about how much she loves a good blindside in her 5 year old way of looking at things. Great job ladies. For once there was poetic justice.
I think Kim has a chance. People may dislike her for what she did but they may also respect her game play. It’s happened before on Survivor.
You just knew when Kat said not once but twice that a blindside would be FUN and EXCITING that she was going home, lol.
That was the best part of Survivor this entire season. Finally these idiots did the right thing and voted that ding dong off. The best was her reaction. Glad they didn’t vote off Sabrina. Kim is running the show. It’s her game to lose.
I don’t see her winning the money, no. Of course, I could be completely wrong about that. The only way I can really see it is if she is the lesser of the evils that are left. Many, last year, including him, thought
CoachBenjamin had it wrapped in a neat little package and in the bag. Look what happened. Sophie Clarke won.. Let’s see if she even makes it To the jury vote. I think Tarzan is done. I did have a smile on my face when Kat tripped over Karma’s tongue.Great recap and bwahahaha to that blindside! I maybe a cruel bitter woman, but I’m still laughing at her tears after saying “ir’s fun”. I agree I don’t think Kim can win, but I think they are too dumb to oust her before final 3. I’m so glad the piggy is gone!
I just enjoy seeing people ‘get theirs’ on games like this. Kat got a little too c0cky too fast and forgot she’s not on a vacation but playing a game. The only one that Kim is going to continue to protect is her pal Chelsea (am I the only one who thinks there may be a little more than BFF between those two? Even if one sided.). If I were playing this game with that lot, She is the next one I would go after. I think the first time one of them doesn’t win immunity, the rest should ‘split the vote’ between Kim and Chelsea. None of them seem to be intelligent enough to figure that out though.
Jeff, I knew you would see the light about my Fredy. This episode wasn’t anything special. I found Michael to be more tolerable this episode especially around the kids at the open house. Michael’s negotiation was weird. It’s like he was negotiating with himself. Both are so awkward. WWHL we found out that the show is getting picked up for a second season. As happy as I am, I’m sure it won’t be the same. A lot more staging of scenes will be done. Just when I was tolerating Michael he quickly changed my mind AGAIN on WWHL (after show). First he was wearing his awful slippers (with no socks). Second he was so rude. He kept interrupting everyone and speaking when people called in. Third his comedy bit is not funny. I agree, you would be the only person to pay to see his stand up. I wasn’t shocked to hear he’s still single. No women wants to date George Costanza. On to my Fredy. He’s just so dreamy. He seems genuinely excited and humbled that he has so many fans. Ryan is young and obnoxious but I can’t knock him. He’s living the life that every man wished they lived when they were twenty seven. I thought it was cute he said Fredy was his mentor from a far. Jeff I will miss our banter. I enjoyed bursting your I LOVE MICHAEL LOBER balloon every Thursday. Good luck with everything you do!
Justin is a terrible junior broker and Fredrik showed a lot of patience handling him. I liked the way he was with the woman who decided to take her house of the market. But I thought his behavior at the open house was a bit unprofessional. He and Ryan are in the same business. He has to expect that he will run across him professionally and possibly have to work with him. It was not in his clients best interest to send a broker away. Even a dim witted, obnoxious broker like Ryan. Also they showed him trying to poach one of Ryan’s clients so who is he to be upset when Ryan did the same? I hate a double standard!
I find Michael childish and irritating.
Ryan is all BS. The “sale” of the apartment was obviously faked for the camera. Slaming the door as he left the open house was unprofessional. He should have taken the high road and left when he was first asked. And he acted like an idiot on WWHL.
I agree Ryan is all bs but he’s entertaining and he’s great to look at.
Thanks Brooklyn… I am only a keystroke away
Good morning!
Great quote!!
it is what I am telling myself 
Michelle is in California – hi neighbor
I know you are far, but still! A very good friend livesin the bay area, I hope you make good friends there.
lol should I change my moniker to suit my change of place? I don’t know, even here in cali, I’m still a new york girl at heart.
Uh uh. Stay NY.
No, you be back in NY and that’s how I know who you are.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/05/02/ex-staffer-claims-that-elizabeth-edwards-knew-about-john-s-infidelity.html These are the consequences of affairs, horrific.
I read this story yesterday and I can understand that scene with ripping her blouse off…been there with a cheating ex (long time ago and I am totally fine).
They tell you one thing, it’s a one time thing, but they do not live in the truth.
A cheater will tell you what they think you want to hear, and when caught will lie their pants off, to the point where you begin thinking you are crazy. It’s emotional manipulation that degrades the honest wife/husband. One of the things that a cheated spouse needs to get through is that the affair is not their fault, they are not less of a person etc… it is the cheaters fault/failure. I read
Mrs. Edwards books and the pain was evident. This poor woman had cancer
and was dying and this POS with his HO was disgusting. When I heard about the HO’s interview (I think with Oprah) she was going on and on about how much he loved her and they were destined to be together in her new age bullcrap. I hope John Edwards suffers remorse and guilt for the rest of his life, for what he put his wife through. I also don’t want him to go to jail, as he still has two little children at home that need a parent, but I know what he did with the campaign funds was dishonest. Also that guy who fronted for him, saying he got the HO pregnant needs, and used part of the campaign funds to build his home needs to pay a price as well. I really feel for Edwards grown daughter and for his 2 little children. What a price to pay because a man couldn’t keep it in his pants.
There are really no winners.
I am sorry to hear about what you went through. Heartbreaking.
That HO is the daughter of a man who was involved in the electrocuting of show horses for insurance claims a few years back. Her birth name is Lisa Druck. Her father James died before going to trial for the murder of Lisa/Rielle’s horse.
I’m convinced Edwards will not now, not ever feel any remorse. He is the type of man, IMO, that has it all: wealth, looks good, has power, and feels he deserves it, that rules don’t apply. Just looking at him smirk, you can tell he’s skeevy(sp). I hope he doesn’t escape time just because he’s: wealthy, good looks good and has power, but I bet he does
You said it Mary.
I’m w/you Contessa. I don’t believe the jury is going to find the handsome rich John Edwards guilty. He deserves all he gets but I dont want those kids to suffer any more either. I don’t see how his daughter is going to court w/him everyday. It’s kinda like stand by your man, even though its her father.
I dont believe John will ever be with Rhelle, however her name is spelled. I remember that interview where she called him Johnnie. It made my skin crawl. I don’t believe sge cared one bit of what Elizabeth was going through. Neither she or John did because to them Elizabeth was going to die.
I read this too. I was a big Edward’s fan and what a douche he turned out to be. Elizabeth was probably irrational at that point with battling her cancer.
His poor daughter must be so torn.
she used to come on a political site that i was a member of years ago. it was verified apparently that it was really her, there were some well known people on there from time to time. she had a very ‘warm’ feeling, from what can be discerned on the internet. she is incredibly articulate and a true believer. i think her passion ran much deeper than his (for this country).
Rielle is a mental case who set out from the beginning to destroy this marriage. Since both my brothers have married similar loons it seems to me that some education for men about women like this is *desperately* needed. Desperately. It’s one thing when he pays for his own mistakes but Elizabeth Edwards paid and paid and paid, much more so than he ever will. I wonder even had he been present for her during her cancer battle would she have had a different outcome.
i have to think this is why republicans generally stick to prostitutes.
Democrats don’t do Prostitutes
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I said ‘stick to’…it’s a broad brush but I think they for whatever reason are less likely to ‘fall in love’ with their extracurricular sexual partners, maybe because the concept of there being the girl you marry and envision as the appropriate mother to your children and the others you use for physical release is much less of a taboo concept among conservatives…kind of like bin Laden and his porn (though I think he had multiple wives). That’s an enigma that has always fascinated me, I watched a show about this uber conservative ‘prophet’ in Utah, of whom it was said that the reason he was so looking forward to the nuclear holocaust was that he would survive due to his bunker and get all the leftover women.
Elliot Spitzer???? Who not only slept frequently with call girls but comitted fraud when he used wire transfers under a different name…and he was an attorney general! The Daily Beast said Repbulicans cheat with prostitutes, Democrats with their staffers (both happen to be against the law.) Which is more abusive?
They both have a huge ? On the which is worst meter. Never ever liked Edwards or his wife. A political animal is just that, an animal. I read that it was a difficult and broken marriage for a very long time and that Elizabeth was more ambitious then the husband. Hard to believe, but who would have thought that she would ripped off her clothing in a public setting. Sounds like over medication and southern melodrama, to me. These type of people only serve themselves and Lucifer! JMHO.
I’ve been there and trust me there are times you lose your marbles and just want to scream and throw things. I totally understand Elizabeths breakdown. She had cancer throughout her body, 2 young children, a death sentence hanging over her head, and was very much in love with her husband (at one point). Cheaters manipulate you and at first this POS told her it was a one time thing, and she found out differently and went ballistic. It was not medication or southern drama…it was the raw emotion of a woman crying out in horrendous pain. She did work very hard to help him with his political career, and was a brilliant political strategist on her own, as well as an attorney. They also suffered the loss on one child to a car accident. She had a lot on her plate and also lived with the fear that everyone on their staff was constantly lying to her (yes they were) to cover for POS Edwards. Rielle is garbage…I get it people have affairs, but she had no conscience whatsoever or respect for his ill wife and small children. Karma will bite that beyotch in the pants. This is JMHO and I have lived through it; and I am a normally sane woman, except for the cheating episode of my ex.
Amen! You said it much better then I could.
Political Animals… I wish that you had not gone though such a hard time. You are not them. Also Rielle is a piece of work, but she is not the only piece of work in this sordid story. The problem is so much deeper and defending false idols is not the answer. JMHO.
That’s what gets me about so many of these politicians that go around talking about morales & ethics & they are the most amoral & unethical individuals running our government. They pass judgement on President Clinton voting to impeach him & so many where doing the same thing. Its pathetic.
Kat’s blindside made my night. She is such a whiny idiot. If these folks don’t take Kim out…..she will be in the finals. I really like Sabrina and hope she makes it to the end.
I really enjoy Million dollar Listings NY, can’t wait to see next season.
So many of us are in agreement. We kind of hated Kat? I know I did, at least, last night anyway.
I had so much “fun” watching her get blindsided! It was “cool beans” <– Kat's own words, Bwahahaha!
Ha!
Has anyone considered that Taylor is not so much an alcoholic as an attention-a-holic? Meaning she’ll drink to excess and make herself a public spectacle to cement a spot on the show? Taylors “alcoholism” is now a storyline!
I can see Taylor doing that or trying Anything to stay on the show. Hopefully Bravo doesn’t fall for it.
I just think she is unbalanced on every level. I am also really tired of her. I was right after the husbands suicide, and I decided I really did not want to think about her, but knowing that the media was not going to let this train wreck go away quickly. And neither did Bravo with its need to exploit her creepy story line.
Skinnydipping…has anyone read it yet? In reading the reviews it seems to end with the martha stewart apprentice and not rhony? So no jill character?
Maybe the next book? She signed a 3 book deal. Not sure if they’ll be a set or singles. Honestly, I hope there’s a Kelly character. Just think she could “fictionally” tell us all about Scary Island!
No. I downloaded it but haven’t read it yet.
Radar Online is reporting Mobwife Renne’s son AJ got arrested. Supposedly for fighting, but AJ said he was breaking it up. Guess we’ll see how that plays out. http://m.radaronline.com/exclusives/2012/05/mob-wives-renee-graziano-son-aj-arrested
Thanks for the recaps. Jeff L.’s show is up next to watch on my dvr. I’m really loving it lately, but I miss flipping out. I’m glad MDLNY is over. I love/miss NY and the show gave me my ‘fix’, but I love the MDLLA guys. I really feel for Madison the way his assistant turned on him. And not at all about leaving, but as a friend how she just hurt him. It’s sad.
Was he the Only one arrested or did they take Everybody away? It’s entirely possible that the cops decided to take them all and sort it out at the station.
That’s what I’m curious about. Renee tweeted he was doing a good deed and got caught up. That makes it sound like he did try to break it up, then something made him fight back. The good deed might have been just dialing 911. I can’t see them just arresting one, but who knows.
Meh, if every “mother” was right then the prisons are filled with innocent people who were wrongly convicted.
I am at least glad to hear they aren’t running with the ‘the cops have it in for us because of who we are connected to’.
I can just imagine the ramage she threw when she found out. This woman is the biggest drama queen I have ever seen.
Thank goodness, we don’t have to listen to her scream”JJJJJJUUNNNIIOOOORRR”
in a cell phone anymore..
LOL
RR I dont think we have to worry about hearing that any longer.
Lynn, BB, Jeff/MTH, and Michelle – thank you all for providing such good morning coffee reading material!
Lynn – I broke my vow to stay away from the OC wives last Tuesday. The long “promised” Brianna “bomb dropping” tempted me. Gretchen’s caterwauling was painful – and I don’t see any Tony awards in her future. Sitting through Gretchen and Slade and their made-for-TV-chats is enough to bring me back to just reading your blogs.
Glad you enjoy the recaps
Jeff – I enjoy your photos, too! I’m on flickr, too, so it’s fun to see another flickrite here.
8)
Yes, a big THANK YOU to all the bloggers who work so hard.
Radar has two articles about Taylor being a drunk and in one of them it said that Kennedy was there. “Taylor did get absolutely wasted at a four-year-old’s birthday party and her daughter Kennedy saw the entire thing. No, Taylor doesn’t ever drink and drive but she clearly has a problem and her daughter is witnessing her mother’s sad downward spiral, just months after her own father killed himself.”
Honestly, I am starting to feel sorry for her. I never thought that I would feel bad for Taylor, but I do. I don’t think it is going to turn out well for her in the end. I understand karma and all, but I just feel that she has really reached a low point. Of course, when the season airs… my compassion will probably fade as she will probably try to insert herself into some sort of drama.
I can’t wrap my head around a fake birthday party. Portia turned four on March 1st, but they had her party for cameras what? Last weekend? That’s not reality, that’s scripted drama IMO.
The only one I feel sorry for in that whole situation is Kennedy. She’s stuck with Mommie Dearest. At least RA’s other kids have other family. Yes, I also read that Portia’s birthday is actually March 1st and Kyle already had her party for the kid. This recent one apparently Was just for the cameras and the show. Lips better enjoy the last seconds of her ‘fame’ while she can and if she chooses to do it schnockered, shame on her. Shame on Kyle for serving liquor of any kind at a 4yo’s birthday party as well. Why is it none of these people can do anything without a bottle of wine? By that I mean ALL of these bracolebrities, at least the ones on the HW franchises.
I agree. I don’t feel sorry for someone who feels the need to get drunk at a children’s birthday party. Her whole life revolves around being a train-wreck on tv.
Apparently now that she has lost the attempt to get the MMR lawsuit tossed, come July, her life is going to be a Broke train wreck. She better learn to flip some burgers at the In and Out and learn the new phrase, ‘Fries with that?’.
TA is such a master manipulator and liar, I have to wonder if she really is an alcoholic .
I am suspicious in thinking that not only is she trying to give herself another story line for the show (and tap into another venue where she write about her struggles for a fee) but more importantly try to garner sympathy and support.
I thought the exact same thing! It worked for Kim, so maybe she is trying to make it her storyline for the show. I think she is a binge drinker, but if she quit… then she wouldn’t have a storyline.
^5. I don’t think it’s just for the show tho. I think it’s definitely for the court as well. Maybe she’s setting the poor me I’m distraught I need rehab a week before the court date routine… Wouldn’t shock me.
RR that’s a thought. She could be doing that to try & show she’s had a problem for some time & when Russell had her sign things she didn’t know what she was signing.
There hasn’t been a spin off book yet “My Journey Through Chirosis of the Liver.” Maybe that’s her next book.
Thanks Mel… leave it up to you, to squash my compassion
For some reason when I was reading the article last night, I did feel a tinge of compassion. But you had to go mention Russell’s children and now I am back into the “Burn the bitch at the stake” mode.
I just hope Taylor quits drinking, because that is probably the only way that she will be able to come to terms with what she has done to her and Russell’s family. I think the alcohol just suppresses reality. Of course, if she is a true sociopath, then she will never feel bad for her actions.
Sorry about that. Everything she says or does is suspect to me though.
I completely agree! She’s a master manipulator!
ITA
Agree… I only feel for Kennedy. Taylor has brought all this on herself. She’s at a low point because of all her dirty deeds and because of that she belongs there and even lower yet.
She’ll blame everyone but herself for her woes. Especially us Haters.
that Taylor ‘got “wasted” at Kyle Richards‘ daughter, Portia‘s fourth birthday party over the weekend’ is one of the weirdest things I have ever read.
Hollywood people, get a grip on yourselves. Why are adults DRINKING AT ALL at a four year old’s party? I grew up in the bible belt and my parents are tee-totalers but to serve alcohol at a four year old’s party is beyond bizarre. My parties as a child were full of other children, most of whom were dropped off gratefully by their wary mothers and dutifully picked up again in a few hours. They consisted of cake and opening presents and the most intoxicating thing around was kool-aid.
Things have gone way too far when adults are exploiting their own children for paparazzi moments and tabloid mentions.
Sad to say, I believe some adults use kids’ birthdays as another excuse to socialize and have an adult party. If you want to have an adult party or have a bunch of adults over to drink, do you really need an excuse? Just call it a get sloshed party and be done with it.
In this particular case, it seems it wasn’t even Portia’s real birthday and was just a staged party for filming and her birthday happened to be the closest one to use for a theme.
nathania that’s what I’m thinking. Adults shouldn’t be getting drunk at a kids party.
I feel sorry for Kennedy.
Jeff, thanks for the party recap. Im glad to hear Freddy is a nice fellow, but I can see he is quite the smoozer. Im holding my opinion of him until next year and am so happy to hear the show has been picked up for another season. At least there will be one show on Bravo that I can watch.
Just so much fun to hear about your night and congratulations on your great career.
Thank you…
yeah who would have thought (about Frederik)? not me…good to know.
Woo hoo Friday for me!! Off to Vegas in the morning for a bachelorette party. Do you all think Adrienne will be all up in my business for not having it at the Palms???
If she is that up for hosting one, how about the fun gals from Fargo who dont make six figures (more like $10 an hour) who just need some fun!!
I missed WWHL with the guys from MDLNY last night but saw a little clip of them before it started. Was Micheal super blonde or was it just the light??
His hair is grey/white
Jeff C -
Your words of wisdom we all might take to heart:
“Let’s remember, I wrote about what the editors and stagers at Bravo wanted us to see.”
True for every one of the Bravo shows, I think, “what the editors want us to see” – which is why I now mostly read blogs rather than watch.
That said, I’ve found the NY MDL remarkably “drama free,” and have absolutely loved reading your blogs on the show. Sharing your professional understanding of what is happening lends an interesting flavor and provides us with bits of “real life” information, which I truly appreciate. Your more personal observations of the “sharks” are always entertaining.
I’m glad you saw another side of my fellow Swede.
When I first read he was one of the cast members, I did some checking of Swedish media to see what I could find. In short: It matched your party observations more closely than the Bravo portrayal.
Nutshell observations of the “sharks:”
* Michael – seems like a sweet guy, probably excellent “good friend material”
* Fredrik – if I had anything worthwhile selling, he’d be the guy; entertaining and probably also very good friend “material”
* Ryan – keeping in mind the Bravo editor POV, I think his WWHL appearances match what we see on the show. I’d head in the other direction….
Thank you so much for your re-cap.. It was a fun season and as it turns out, Fredrik and I are already working on a client together..
Here’s to hoping it’s profitable for all concerned. Skål! 8)
Hi Jeff-
Going to the bank tonight to get pre-approved for a mortgage. My husband and I are older first time home buyers (in our 30′s) as we had moved for jobs a few times.
Do you have any good advice for me? I would appreciate it from an experienced person, not just a banker looking to give me more money that I should spend or a realtor looking for a comission…
Thanks!!
Be very, very, careful, educate yourself on the contracts and be sure to read it fully. If there is something that you don’t understand, ask someone you know personally that knows that ends and outs. Banks are still robo signing mortages and illegally forclosing. If possible try a community credit union. Realtors are in it for their share of the money.
Would love to help. Please email me at jcrisalli@bluediamondrealty.net
Congrats to you & your hubby Fargo Fan.
BB,
Man, there were a lot of red flag alerts on Jeff’s show last night, weren’t there! Great blog. I feel sorry for Yvonne but she is a hanger on and seems just beaten down. She has no self respect anymore, and I hope she has moved far, far away from this jerk. He doesn’t deserve her, but this gal needs a backbone and some lessons on how to love yourself, or something.
Thanks again.
Thanks. I can’t wrap my head around a woman like Yvonne who cannot see that a guy like Adam, who she has know for seven years by the way, is going to change into a different person than what he is and has always been. It was never gonna be anything more than “friends with benefits” as Jenni said.
I almost couldn’t stomach it. She came across as so needy, pathetic and desperate. If I was her friend, I would have told her to give her head shake.
Good morning everyone! Thank you Jeff C for the recaps. Really enjoyed them.
Good job Michelle and MTH on your blogs.
Lynn and her gang are the best!
You’re welcome!
My pleasure AZ
Wow! What a great experience for you, Jeff, and thanks for the update from the front row seat. Really glad to hear that you made so many connections as well. So, the party was a Pru party and that’s why Ryan wasn’t there? I worked for Pru for 12 years. When the market was great in LV, the parties were a plenty especially during the holidays . Now, we are all living on rations, lol. It is what it is. I luv real estate just hate banks.
So, you’ve come over to the Fredrik side, eh? He’s definitely great at what he does, and I’ve learned a few things watching him in action. “Time kills all deals.” In Las Vegas, it’s called banks…
He’s also very sweet on Twitter… humble, actually. His heart is probably as big as his ego and that’s what makes him so likeable. Michael has his shtick, but the guy spends way, way too much time talking at showings and, IMHO, way too much money on promotion. A kid-oriented event at a broker open house in NYC? It might have worked if it was National Bring Your Kid to Work Day. 
Hopefully, lesson learned. So, Ryan actually sold that monster of a commission listing, and it was to someone who saw the promotional materials of the party he ‘hosted’ for fashion week. I was stunned but come to find out that only a portion of it sold on WWHL. Property in NYC must have had some crazy deeding. He’s a kid, actually – a really tall one. He’s only 27. Don’t get the scenes with his broker and all the pressure at all so, perhaps, that was Bravo doing what it does best – creating drama. My other huh? moment was when they announced who made the most money on WWHL. It was Fredrik, of course, but the numbers do not add up. $500b in sales and only $858k in (I assume) net commission income? Yikes! I’m also speculating that it’s ‘after’ expenses. Fredrik has a lot of mouths to feed (hopefully, minus the newbee hotshot) and maybe, it costs a lots of $$ to do business in NYC because of the competition but something is really wrong with the math. If any of them need a good business manager, you know where to find me… 
Hi, ho!
Oops… make that $500m in sales.
I think when they were talking about the commissions earn, it was what we saw them sell on the show, the 500 million was what Freddy supposedly sold in the entire year.
Aha! That makes sense, Rabble. Wasn’t using my Bravologic. Thanks.
You’re welcome.
Vegas Chick i agree Michael talks to much about the details of a property.
Radar online reports that, Brandi has been fired from being a full houswive because, her childern can not be filmed. She will remain a “friend”.
http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2012/05/brandi-glanville-real-housewives-beverly-hills-kids-camera-eddie-cibrian
Say it Ain’t So
WTF does Leanne Grimes have to say about anything?
I remember when Denise Richards had her reality show, Charlie Sheen also tried to the kibosh on the kids being filmed. In the end, the agreement was the kids could be filmed but they could not be an intricate part of the story line.
I think this is a mistake on Bravo’s part (if it’s true) I would much rather watch Brandi sans kids, then a drunken Taylor at a kids birthday party. Other than Portia and Kyle’s oldest kids, I don’t remember seeing or hearing much from her other children. I also don’t remember much of Adrienne and Paul’s boys other than eating hotdogs. And from what I saw of Kennedy, that poor child needs to be as far away from the camera’s as possible. Watching a child’s world implode before my eyes is not my idea of entertainment.
Brandi is saying Bravo didn’t mandate anything (her kids on camera) https://twitter.com/brandiglanville/status/198070204838850561
It’d be hypocritical of Bravo. Tamara’s, Sonja’s, Sheree’s, (some of them different seasons), Camille’s, And others kids haven’t been on screen or barely there (LuAnn/Jill/Ramona/Kandy/etc) do why make it mandatory for Brandi. Sounds like Grimes drama.
Whatever the case, I don’t see Eddie and Leann shooing the paps away while they are doing their PDA thing at the kids soccer games. You can tell they are posing for the cameras. I feel sorry for Brandi that Eddie and Leann created this whole situation, it’s completely their fault, and Brandi has to suffer for it. It’s just not fair.
what is interesting about Brandi is that if she says it it has credibility. Leanne (who i used to like until this crap) probably planted this. Brandi is like the only housewife who if she says it i believe it because she has no trouble at all telling the truth.
Mmmm hmmm.
WTF, Bravo sucks if they are doing that…Tamra’s kids aren’t allowed and they didn’t fire her
Have we ever seen Adrienne’s children? Camille’s? I actually admire the women who don’t put their young children on screen. If the story is true, there has to be more to it. I will be so disappointed if Brandy isn’t on permanent.
Adrienne’s were in a few scenes S1, but not on S1. Same with Camille’s kids for the most part. Smart parents.
It just figures… Gross. You’d think that after ruining their marriage by cheating on her, Eddie could at least do Brandi and favor by allowing her to move on with her career. The kids on RHOBH are always shown in a very tasteful light and it seems like sour grapes for LeAnn and Eddie to deny Brandi this opportunity. Boo! Brandi is a much better Housewife candidate than some of the other ladies (ahem, Kim… cough, cough, Taylor!). Bad choice, Bravo!
http://www.gossipcop.com/eddie-cibrian-nixes-brandi-glanville-real-housewives-promotion-leann-rimes-kids/
According to the above article, Brandi is still going to be a housewife.
LeAnn who? She has no legal standing in this dog fight. She may bend his ear alot. It’s time for lil Eddie to put on his big toy pants. After Taylor being drunk at a children’s party Bravo needs to rethink its stratedgy. Taylor could be in danger of Child Protective Services putting Kennedy in foster care. Oh yeah that would give Taylor an excuse to sue the pants off Bravo. Just putting my rambling thoughts out there.
strategy sigh
Aw. I was looking forward to her being a Housewife.
I just wanted to say to all the bloggers on the site… “Thank you!” I absolutely love coming here and reading what everyone writes.
MTH… I actually understand Survivor now and have been reading your recaps. It was a slow start, as I had forgotten how the game was played, but now I feel as if I watch the show. From what I am reading, I don’t think Kim will win. If she thinks she needs to win immunity on every challenge, then she knows that she is vulnerable.
Jeff C… please come back! I absolutely love MDL NY & LA… and love to read a blog from someone is the biz. I didn’t watch last nights episode (first one I didn’t watch) so I am glad that you didn’t do an in depth recap. I am glad that Fredrick and Michael are friends and that he is a good guy. It turns out that he is the son of a rich banker, so Michael and Fredrick are both the offspring of wealthy families. It appears that Fredrick’s father wasn’t there for him like Michael’s father has been… so for that, I do feel for him. And I do think Fredrick might have gotten pieced together by Bravo to create his persona. I can’t wait to watch the finale.
BB… I missed Jeff Lewis last night, but will read the recap after I watch the show. It is my favorite Bravo show, so I never miss a recap!
Michelle… I always enjoy your fashion reviews. I will never forget when you said that people with larger upper arms should wear 3/4 sleeves. It is so true! Now I always look for those type of sleeves when shopping. I have always hated my upper arms.. even in the best shape of my life… they look flabby.
And Lynn… thank you for for all that you do. A few days ago, you wrote three blogs in one day! I am always amazed at the time you spend blogging, especially when you have so much going on outside of here. You are a true inspiration.
RIP Junior Seau. When I lived in San Diego, he was the city’s inspiration. It always saddens me when people feel they no longer have a choice. I can’t imagine the desperation they must feel before making the decision to commit suicide. It is a sad day. I really feel for his family and close friends. People are questioning if it is the brain injuries that contribute to NFL suicides.
That’s what the “Sound Familiar” was all about. She Does still have a hidden idol but my bet is, she’s going to get voted off without playing it. In the edits it’s just too smooth sailing for her right now.
I wish I had time to watch all the shows recapped here. I feel like I could talk about some of them and I’ve never even seen them.
Oh YES, I hope Jeff does a blog for LA. I don’t want to wait for another season of MDLNYC to read his recaps again.
Head injury was my first thought. It is so so sad. I hope his spirit is at rest. Hugs to you and the community – it is so hard to lose a football hero, or any hero.
this is one of the few times i wish i was on twitter so i could ask Brandi if it’s true she’s been ‘demoted’….bad mistake on Bravo’s part.
Um, dear Bravo, in all the scenes in which Brandi caused ‘drama’ and said hilarious things that will go down in housewife history, how many times were her kids around? Maybe once, when they peed on the grass at Kyle’s party (which my nephews do all the time, they beg to go outside to pee just so they can go ‘au naturel’ and aim at things).
The rest of the time it was Brandi on her own making us laugh and putting the loonies back on the path, so to speak. Brandi was the star of the season, this is a shame.
Not only that, but this ‘demotion’ is basically asking us to believe that Bravo can’t edit the kids out…which is insane since if there is anything Bravo CAN do, it’s edit, beyond all reason and doubt Bravo can edit the bejesus out of anything. I’m afraid they might regret this (not accomodating Brandi by promising to edit out her kids) because so many people did not watch because of the tasteless Taylor garbage. Even fewer will come back, I’m sure.
That’s what friends are for, I tweeted both Brandi and Andy.
Brandi Glanville@BrandiGlanville
Dear @radar_online u have no idea what ur talking about ur story is ALL wrong! As usual.
http://rumorfix.com/2012/05/exclusive-brandi-glanville-losing-housewife-status-over-kids/
Rumor Fix has the TRUE scoop!
“Brandi Glanville @BrandiGlanville
Funny no one really knew or knows my work status and after one talk with my ex husband its splattered all over the internet #leakmuch?”
If it’s true that her ex is leaking these kinds of stories to the press and all the while trying to block her from having their kids on the RHBH allegedly to protect the kids then he is the biggest low-life around (but we already knew that.) What kind of damage does it do to the kids to feed stories to the press about their parent. EC and LR must be so jealous Brandi is a SUPERSTAR.
I don’t even personally Know Brandi but I would like to beat the living phuck out of that son of a bitch ex of hers.
Let’s do it Mel – I’ll hold your jacket
That’s light work. I don’t even need to take the jacket off but thanks for offering to look after it
I’ll hold The Hound back for you. lol.
Like. A lot!
I am sure he already got his Karma and it starts with an elle. People who must continuously harrass their ex’s are clearly not happy and when the new spouse gets involved it says a lot. Shouldn’t they be thinking about planning their year and a half vow renewal ceremony for pete’s sake.
the only reason they do vow renewals is to get much needed publicity and to rub it in Brandi’s face.
and because they’re desperate. If your marriage is so solid why the need for vow renewals after a year. Time always reveals the truth when it comes to cheaters and liars….just ask Taylor Armstrong.
Totally. That’s all Leanne’s idea. She’s very insecure.
He can do whatever he wants as far as a marriage goes but, Don’t use the kids as pawns and don’t screw with Brandi’s money / livelihood. That’s exactly what that pair of putrid people are trying to do.
The kids & Leanne’s money MTH.
Get’em Brandi!
Interior Therapy was interesting.
I’d like to know about both Adam and Yvonne’s prior dating history. Wait, NO I do not want to know. Jeff implied Adam wasn’t into something hinky or he is in the closest (“Adam would be into Yvonne is she had a penis.”). Adam’s collection of tribal erections was just screaming out RUN AWAY (not literally, but that would be funny.).
Didn’t Yvonne come off the sort of woman that is humped and dumped? Attractive but a life long loser. Yvonne kept saying she wanted to “live” there. After she said it ten times it occured to me that she’s broke and just wants to live in a nice house with the guys paying the bills. Yvonne seemed to me to be a woman who has no goals or personality of her own. She doesn’t feel any more connected to Adam than he does to her.
Five months of dating and you are already publically begging to move in? Adam is right to put her off. He probably wishes he never converted his friendship with Yvonne to a dating thing. It’s hard to break up with someone you have been buddys with for seven years. Remember that scene in When Harry Met Sally? After they slept together Sally was beaming while Harry couldn’t wait to get out of her apartment?
As far as the “after” decor it looked nice. I did not understand Jeff’s surprise when they went furniture shopping. Adam clearly favors Bali Hai meets Star Wars decor. Adam hates the clean lines of adult contemporary furniture. In the end the house looked better, but nothing as dramatic as what we are accustomed to. This episode was more about a couple who each have identity serious problems.
I agree the results weren’t as dramatic as we’ve seen. I kind of got the feeling that, after Jeff realized what was going on and determined that Adam had no taste whatsoever and was pretty much a tool, he was not going to go out of his way to give this guy something great. And just because Yvonne may not have seemed to have any personality or goals, it didn’t give Adam the right to treat her like crap. It would have been much kinder of him to have sent her packing long ago.
I agree about Yvonne; perhaps her yoga instructor gig does not pay the rent in that ‘hood. She reminds me of a gal I know who seems to think she’s too pretty to pay rent. I guess “between relationships” sounds better than “homeless”.
Very nice blog BB, girlfriend…you can write! So many talented and intelligent people writing on Lynn’s site. The combination of different viewpoints, different thought processes, different styles of writing makes LYNN’s site exceptional.
Jeff Lewis…I really like Jeff, I like his sense of humor, and I think he is wonderful designer. Jenny…is the perfect straight “woman” for Jeff’s one liners. And, Zola…she keeps Jeff in check! I think he is secretly bemused, and adores her.
Yvonne – come on now…you have only know Adam for 5 months and your hinting, hinting, hinting to move in. Your a beautiful woman, and you gotta know you can do a hell of a lot better than him. Don’t ever beg a man for his affection. Seems as if you spent alot of time in the bedroom, maybe thats where his interest lies, SEX!
Adam- although I thought the man was a control freak, and WEIRD, I can’t fault him for being honest. He is not ready for a serious live-in relationship with Yvonne. He hasn’t made her any promises, and apparently feels they are “just dating”. Yvonne on the other hand, wants a full blown relationship. Personally, I don’t see any chemistry between them. Neither party is at fault, they just want different things in their life.
Why thank you Elizabeth. They definitely weren’t right for each other and I’m not sure what Yvonne was thinking. Adam, on the other hand, seems to be very self-involved and I think will wake up one day and wonder why he is alll alone. Of course, I’m sure there are many other Yvonne’s out there for him somewhere should he ever decide play nice and share.
I agree. He looks and acts like a dufus. Very strange with his fascination with the PENIS, lol. I could see if he had figures of naked women, to be admired. But, this one makes me cringe, ya know what I mean?? I can just imagine his antics in the bedroom. (shudders at the thought)
humm I wonder if Jeff’s radar was up and Adam is gay.
Jeff,
Showdown at the O K Corral. I’m imagining you & Fredrik in chaps! lol.
I loved the Jeff Lewis recap, great job!! I can’t express enough how much I love this show! It’s the only Bravo show that I feel they actually got right.
I agree. Every once in a great while Bravo gets it right. I can’t wait until they bring back Love Broker. That was another good one.
NH I agree. I look forward to this show. For someone so self absorbed Jeff has a very good eye for realtionship dynamics. When did that happen?
Jeff,
Whew! Did you have any idea you would meet the people you’ve met through your efforts of writing this blog? Hats off to you & Bravo on your new business opportunities. Thks for allowing us on your ride. I’ve truly enjoyed it. I’m glad that what wr saw on MDLNY was not all there is to the guys. I am so crossing my fingers that we all can talk you into recapping next season. If you get to go to the season finale party next year I hope your wife can put on her LBD (little black dress in case the men don’t know) and party w/you.
Love this
Tequila and Salt
This should probably be taped
to your bathroom mirror
where one could read it every day..
You may not realize it,
but it’s 100% true.
1. There are at least two people in this world
that you would die for.
2. At least 15 people in this world
love you in some way.
3. The only reason anyone would ever hate you
is because they want to
be just like you.
4. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone,
even if they don’t like you.
5. Every night,
SOMEONE thinks about you before they go to sleep.
6. You mean the world to someone.
7. You are special and unique.
8. Someone that you don’t even know exists loves you.
9. When you make the biggest mistake ever,
something good comes from it.
10. When you think the world has turned its back on you,
take another look.
11. Always remember the compliments you received.
Forget about the rude remarks.
So…………
If you are a loving friend,
send this to everyone,
including the one that sent it to you.
If you get it back, then they really do love you.
And always remember…
when life hands you Lemons,
ask for Tequila and Salt and call me over!
Good friends are like stars……….
You don’t always see them,
But you know they are always there..
“Whenever God Closes One Door He Always Opens Another, Even Though
Sometimes It’s Hell in the Hallway”
I would rather have one rose and a kind word from a friend while I’m here
than a whole truck load when I’m gone.
Happiness keeps You Sweet,
Trials keep You Strong,
Sorrows keep You Human,
Failures keeps You Humble,
Success keeps You Glowing,
But Only
God keeps You Going
‘Worry looks around, sorry looks back, Faith looks up.’
Very nice. I like this.
wsl, that was beautiful. Wonderful words to ponder. Thank you
Hey Jeff C, I’m thinking of getting into the Real Estate business (been thinking about it for years actually, and I have a strong sales background) Any info you can give me? I’ve been doing research online but i’m not sure the best route to take in order to get my license. They have online and in person classes, etc. Thanks for any advice!
Good luck to you RHVA whenever you get started.
I just had an hour with Jeff.
He is a remarkable businessman, father, husband and bloger!
What a joy to feel his enthusiasm for life and the pursuit of all things good and new! We had fun !
Jeff loves the blog ladies.
LynnFam is blessed to have him.
Hugs
WSL
Jeff is a father? Jeffie Lewis?
No, she means the Jeff who writes the the NY listing blog.
There is also another Jeff here who goes by the handle of MelTheHound, he too is a great blogger (he does the Survivor recaps among other stuff)
Yes we are wsl.
That’s messed up. They don’t film Adrienne’s kids. I CALL BULL SHIT!
I’m still saying it’s Grines drama. I believe they sent a paper via a lawyer to Brandi saying no filming for the kids. Coincidentally, a week or do after filming of Portia’s party? I’m wondering if the boys were there. Funny how the Grimes camp seem to forget that she tweeted a picture of the name of the school that Brandi’s boys goto. Talk about putting a target on their backs. There are crazies out there. From one of Brandi’s tweets it seems like she’s not upset over the filming issue, but the fact they wouldn’t be allowed around while she was filming. Seems unreasonable. I’d go after those two for all the pap pictures and anytime LeAnn tweeted a pic of them. Oh if they ever went to the set with dad or his home wrecker, it’d be on.
LOL, they filmed A’s kids the first season and they were horribly behaved and she had no authority over them at all. It was funny and I am sure she was embarrassed by it.
Hi Michelle-welcome to Cali! California35-I live in the Bay Area too-so-hey neighbor!! Thx Jeff for the recap. Glad u saw the light about Fredrik-I think he is extremely goal oriented but not mean. I don’t mind Ryan but shame on Sonjaorgan for dating a 27 yr old! Can someone tell me what Heather did to Madison to hurt him do bad? Last season I saw her wanting to sell real estate-not just be his assistant. Then he got all bent out of shape when she started dating Josh. Is he intimidated by Josh or secretly in love w/him-just sayn.
Why shame on Sonja for dating a 27 year old? He’s over the legal age. Not that it would ever be my thing, but for two consenting adults I don’t see any problem. It’s done the other way around all the time without anyone blinking an eye.
I think I may have missed something… sorry if you were kidding.
hello my lovies! – LOVED all of the recaps!!! Jeff, that party sounded amazing! – due to an almighty baby powder battle that I will get to in a bit, I missed almost all tv viewing last night, so reading about the party and especially your take on Freddy, was nothing but delight – and yes, Bravo shows us what THEY want us to see – something I should keep in mind more often when watching Freddy – you are a talented writer, sir, and I am looking forward to your continued blogging and recapping right here in Lynn’s house – please stay – who will defend Freddy to me when he starts to come across as stuck up? stay -please – pretty please
*hugs Jeff really hard*-
Mel/Jeff!! – I saw right up until just before tribal council – and then the baby powder battle happened – it seems that one of the twins accidently spilled baby powder on her sister’s bed – well the offended one took it upon herself to return the favor and it was on – baby powder all over the room – everywhere!!! – they were covered in it as well – they are 12!!!! – oh it was awful!! – between getting them cleaned up and dealing with them cleaning their room up, not to mention picking out a new set of clothes for school as the ones they had laid out were covered in white – ack – what a mess!!
and yet through it all, I knew my two Jeffs and BB would save me – and you did!!
Mel – I think Kim can win it – and I sort of agreed with her about getting Sabrina out – she is very well spoken and has not angered any of the other players including the jury – Kat is an annoying brat – I wonder what her parents were thinking when they watched that – - for myself, I want Alicia gone – Kim is the one with the most game play and right now the only one truly playing the game – for that alone she may well win – I felt so badly for Christina and for Tarzan – I think either Sabrina or Trazan will be next – thanks for saving what is left of my sanity you wonderful, talented people
*hugs entire board really hard*
If it were to go to a jury vote right now, no way would Kim win. Yep, she’s the only one left who seems to be actually playing the game but come vote time, there will be few there that she hasn’t pissed off.
Honestly, the baby powder fight sounds more interesting than the show does at times
lol – now it’s funny – but not so much last night!! oh what a mess!! – in their hair, the carpet, the furniture, – just everywhere – you could smell it out in the hall –
do you have anyone you are rooting for on that island? -
Not really. I’m kind of rooting for it to be over with at this point. I can’t honestly say I ever really liked any of them but, I still like trash talking them
I think it often boils down to the jury questioning. If she can convince people, without offending them, that she managed to “Outwit, Outplay and Outlast” all the others and was responsible for all of them being there- she may just earn their respect and get the votes. You’ll be surprised how many people have won in the past that I was sure wouldn’t.
As I said, I could be completely wrong. I may be a little to jaded by the hold on to shit forever mentality of the housewives
A guy is driving around the back woods of Montana and he sees a sign “Talking Dog For Sale” in front of a broken down shanty-style house. He rings the bell and the owner appears and tells him the dog is in the back yard.
The guy goes into the backyard and sees a nice looking Labrador retriever sitting there.
“You talk?” he asks.
“Yep,” the Lab replies.
After th guy recovers from the shock of hearing a dog talk, he says “What’s your story?”
The Lab looks up and says, “Well, I discovered that I could talk when I was pretty young. I wanted to help the government, so I told the CIA. In no time at all they had me jetting from country to country, sitting in rooms with spies and world leaders, because no one figured a dog would be eavesdropping.”
“I was one of their most valuable spies for eight years running…
But the jetting around really tired me out, and I knew I wasn’t getting any younger so I decided to settle down. I signed up for a job at the airport to do some undercover security, wandering near suspicious characters and listening in. I uncovered some incredible dealings and was awarded a batch of medals.”
“I got married, had a mess of puppies, and now I’m retired.”
The guy is amazed. He goes back in and asks the owner what he wants for the dog.
“Ten bucks,” the guy says.
“Ten bucks? This dog is amazing! Why on earth are you selling him so cheap?”
“Because he’s a bullshitter! He’s never been out of the yard.”
I knew you would love that!
Ain’t
Copy & Paste
GRAND!
Absolutely!
LMAO!! Love it
KHLM could you get my email address from Lynn and send that to me? Thanks
Sure, I’d be happy to, but do you know how to copy and paste? Its very simple and I can help you with it. Otherwise, I would be happy to mail it to you.
Just sent it to Lynn. Glad you like it!
thanks
MelTH & BB..I knew I wouldn’t be able to watch Survivor or Interior Therapy last night and I didn’t bother with the DVR. All I need to do is read both of your blogs and I know all …Thanks!!!!
Jeff-So exciting that you were at the party!!! I feel bad for Ryan-since he wasn’t invited. Although he didn’t seem to mind. I’m curious to see what kind of business adventure you and Ms. Morgan will be going on!!! Best of luck to you.
Now I’m going to brag a bit. I’m off to a dinner where my husband will be one of the guests of honor. He is receiving a medal from the FDNY…I could not be more proud!!
Have a great night all!!!!!
Tell your husband congratulations! I know you are bursting with pride. I would be.
Congrats to your husband
Congratulations to you and your husband!
What a wonderful honor. Congrats to you both. He did it with your love and support.
Please let us know how the night went. Congratulations.
Well done!!! so happy for you and your husband. He is a brave man.
Congratulations to your husband (and you). Tell him “thank you” for all he does.
Congratulations to Mr. Jill! Now you know he’s going to want to be treated like it’s his birthday darling.
Congrats to you both.
Congratulations to Mr. Jill!!!
So awesome Jill…please tell us what the medal is for ( I imagine there is a tale of heroism ).
Jill!! that is wonderful! – you must be so very proud – please give him my congratulations and my thanks for whatever he did to deserve the honor -
Michelle: Regarding Gretchen’s head & hat-wearing: She *did wear hats in previous seasons. She constantly wears ballcaps (and looks cute), and she’s worn the most gorgeous over-the-top hats at the Kentucky Derby a few seasons ago, remember? I do! She looked gorgeous! She’s definitely a hat person and she wears them well. This PD hat looked too big and awkward, but so did her entire performance!
On RHOBH, Lynn points this out a lot and I agree that Taylor is calculating and she needs a storyline to stay on there. I just don’t trust her. I hope she remembers she has a young daughter to take care of. If she needs help get off the show and go get it.
I am very happy that the New York show got picked up. It grew on me. I can be stubborn sometimes but it’s a good cast.
Did you guys notice the LA real-estate show the new episodes? WOW! Madison get’s a little exposed here with his assistant. It looks like she did go independant.
I think Taylor has had these issues for awhile, combo of weight (or lack thereof) Xanax and drinking. You know you have a problem when you called out by Kim Richards–Taylor is in a suitcase!
That was funny.
Kyle Richard’s friends are just now discovering what we knew all along.
http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2012/05/kyle-richards-diva-fame-changed-real-housewives-beverly-hills
I don’t know which blog said it but something like…Kyle Richards is really great at throwing parties for someone special—herself!
“She would never spend more than $10,000. She’s not going to stupidly waste money ridiculously on a lavish party for a child,” the source says.
WTF ever happened to paper hats, cake and ice cream, and pin the tail on the donkey which, I’m sure that kid would be perfectly happy with. Has it gotten THAT expensive?
Kyle had a party for herself not her daughter.
As BB said upthread…She has turned into a major DIVA!
Is anyone surprised?
I know. Just like the over the top Cluster Fs the Armstrongs had for their ‘daughter’.
Hi Jeff,
I just talked to my best friend back east and she told me she has a new friend. Get this it’s
Jennifer from NY Housewives. Remember her?
She didn’t last long. My friend doesn’t watch any of the Housewives so she didn’t understand my interest. (thank God)
Who do you think is going home tonight on AI?
The one who planned Jill’s skating party? She seemed too nice and normal to be in with those crazies.
Yes. My friend says she’s really nice and really into her kids.
I agree she was to “normal” for that show. I’m happy for her that she’s no longer there.
Oh yes, Jennifer Gilbert right. I remember when Jill Zarin had the audacity to kill Alex McCord out of Jennifer’s loft.
She thanked her lucky stars they didnt want her.
Jennifer is one of the NY women I never had the chance to meet on screen. Supposedly she was there on the year with scary island, the same year I first watched, but I can’t for the life of me remember who she is.
I know who I think Should go home. Phillip Phillips. Just for what he did to that song, The Letter. I think it’ll be Holly though. The Tweenies for some reason this year hate the blondes and she’s the only one left. I wasn’t too thrilled with Jessica last night either but…. It’s on right now but I won’t spoil it for the west coasters. Let me just say I want to sock Randy J in the mouth.
I saw a headline about someone dissing someone from Lady Antebellum last night. What was that all about?
I don’t know. I’d have to go back and watch it more carefully. One of the comments the judges made was the gushed, I mean in a gooey way, all over Joshua. One of the TWO best idol contestants EVER they said. Um, Bullshit. Jenni pops off with one of the best singers she’s heard in 50 years. Ummm, how old is that plump rump anyway? It Could have something to do with all that.
Lol!
Her new boyfriend
is 25 yrs old.
Jenni from the block?
And she’s already talking marriage. Stupid.
Excuse me, old and a plump rump? Causing a casino? I’m taking that personally.
Is that You Jenni? I Hope I’m not causing a casino
She had a small cocktail party at her apartment & Jill & Alex had a fight. Alex said to Jill “while your in high school I’m a mother in Brooklyn trying to do the best I can do”, something to that affect.
I also heard she just opened a fashion boutique, just what LA needs, another fashion boutique from someone who “thinks” they’re an expert. I hope she’s been taking notice of herself on all those DVR’s in her house and improves on her own fashion choices. She always looks like she’s trying to cover something up and comes off looking larger and just plain dowdy.
She needs a stylist more than any of the housewives. IMHO
Adrienne could use a little help too. And Kim needs to get rid of her mom’s blouses with the bows from the 80′s.
True. Good point.
Many nurses need one as well.
We have scrubs in every colour,
and formal clothes but very little
of “regular” clothes.
Yes, but you aren’t on TV pretending to be rich and famous and the height of fashion.
I have pretty cello dresses. Does that count? ha ha
Of course! Are they all black or different colors?
All black.
Oh man, I agree. Adrienne’s face changes with her many Botox injections, but when you have fine hair, accept it, cut it and move on. She has a darling shape though.
And she needs to get rid of those “bat wing” dresses and the ones with the slits up the sleeve. And all her stuff is so shiny!
Her head is too big for her body. Check it out this season.
BB, I agree with the dresses, but all of these women wear crap, imo.
Nancy, if you reduce her hair extensions, I bet she would look great. She is fit and toned, imo.
I agree she’s in great shape but she needs a total do-over. I bet they have separate bedrooms.
Let me just say, I am glad I am me!
Wish both she and Paul the best, whatever that is.
We are so lucky, aren’t we?
Yes we are.
We should do a CEU trip with you two.
Thank you MTH!
You’re welcome
$10k is a crazy amount to spend on a party.
We probably spent about $1k on our girls party (it was a shared party because there birthday were so close) But it is in part because we had to rent a tent at the last minute for $250 bux. The cost for the bounce house, generator, cotton candy machine, popcorn machine, snow cone machine (which never got used because of the weather) and the hot dog machine (which didn’t really work that well so we ended up boiling them in water) plus the rental of tables and chairs was about $380 bux. I would say our party was kind of average on the Orange county scale.
But I have also taken my kids to parties where it was held in a public park and the parents might have spent less than $100 on pizza and some veggie trays. To the kids, it was every bit as fun.
OMG, I just saw the funniest commercial. A lady walks into the fuselage of the plane and there are people sitting in their seats. She comes in and says, “anyone have problems with constipation or cramping” or something like that, and the faces of the people on the plane are just priceless!
Im going to do that when Im on my next flight. If you happen to be on board, it will be klmh! Wouldn’t that be the best?!
Priceless! Do you remember what product it was for? I saw this one for the first time today. Has anyone else seen it? Wowsers! I’m kind of glad my kids are all grown up and I don’t have to answer awkward questions. This was mid-day today. I think this version is a little longer than the one I saw, but the underlying message was there.
Im not sure what the product was, I was laughing so hard, I forgot to notice BB. But if I see it again, I’ll let you know. It was just the funniest I’ve seen in such a long time!
Hallmark is running a free special from May 2nd thru the 8th on DTV, for free. They are movies made for TV, but are family shows. The channel is between 277 and 278 on the guide. That’s where I saw it…
Oops, here it is, on channel 560 DTV.
I loved Frederik since the first episode. I got a good vibe from him, so hardworking, such confidence, straight up honest about his past….gotta love that. Ohh lets not forget handsome as all hell!
Nope, don’t gotta love that, but Im glad you have a good feeling about him. I have been wrong before, and more than once. 8)
NJ Devils just scored two goals within 20 seconds.
Nancy did you read this article? Apparently some Boston fans were not happy a Black man on the Capitals scored the winning goal against them. I read some of the tweets in another article and they were really really bad.
http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/03/11522922-students-racist-tweets-about-boston-hockey-game-put-schools-in-a-bind?lite
You must have esp. George and I were just talking about the lack of black players in hockey. That article made me sick.
Lets go Flyers *clap, clap, clap-clap-clap*
Go Devils.
Not another OT! I want to watch the Kings game.
Do u FB?
I don’t but most do
Some FB biz valuation as FB goes public.
http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/05/03/facebook-to-set-target-after-market-close/?emc=na
I don’t.
wsl,
Is it a good buy?
Bad me. Just had to ask.
You make me laugh.
I don’t want any 3am phone calls to bail any of you out
of jail.
Tonight’s 30 Rock has a send-up of BRAVO shows if anyone is interested.
I forgot. Thanks for reminding me!
Oops! Already missed it on the East Coast
They used the prostitution whore line with lots of tossing of furniture. Teresa should be honored.
…and the love tank line!
I don’t make general reccomendations.t
I doI like FB but they r all valuation and no income like the internet bubble.
But there is nothing wrong w/having a mutual fund that plans to buy it or buying 3-5% of your investmentportfolieo’s worth if you have 7 year time horision and u will have new capitol to use to average down if necessary.
Tx. I appreciate your expertise.
I love Kathy Griffin tonight, she calls Juicy a DICK when showing the clip where Teresa is out at a book signing and he’s home with the kids drinking wine and not showing any concern for the baby that was bleeding.. This man is always drinking and he’s now officially getting on the guys nerves. I have a problem with parents drinking to the point of getting sloppy in front of their kids. I grew up with a father that was an alcholic and I can’t count the times that he embarrassed me. My mother was old school and stay because of my brother and I but finally when I was 15 years old she finally divorced him. Trust me when I tell you the damage had already been done and I wish that she had left him long before she did. My mother is close to a saint in my eyes and I understand that she listen to my grandmother who doesn’t believe in divorce the problem was my grandmother never witness what we went through. I’m truly concerned about those kids.
Jeff,
I already know who goes home. Bad decision IMHO.
Something tells me she has a future in singing though.
Someone will sign her during the tour.
Probably so. The one who Should have gone wasn’t even up for elim IMO. I’m not a giddy tween though.
Who are you talking about?
http://lynnnchicago.com/?p=7488#comment-187497
I agree from last nights performance but I like his voice.
They All have good voices.
I think we all know who’s going to win, don’t we?
Whoever they are pushing to win. My favorites are already gone so I’m fast losing interest in the show that puts these ‘decisions’ in the ‘hands of’ a bunch of people with the attention span of a gnat.
Oh No!
On OC preview tonight Vicki flat out says that Brianna’s elopement was “disrespectful” to her!
No no noooooo Vicki!!
Well I have to agree with her but I totally understand why her daughter did it.
Hi Nancy! I don’t have a mom like Vicki but I never thought my decision to get married or that my wedding belonged to my mom. The way Vicki was speaking it was as if Brianna owed Vicki the right to throw the wedding and make the public announcement.
Did your mom shop with you for your gown and help your plan your wedding?
I see both sides. My mother died when I was 6.
Don’t get me wrong if I were Brianna I would have gone to Vegas myself.
Oh dear. I’m so sorry Nancy. Is that why you decided to become and RN?
Great blogs!! Jeff C. How exciting for you!!
Jeff MTH, I missed all of Survivor, got home too late. So I’m thinking Kat is 22??? I love blindsides too!! I will have to check online and see if I can find tribal. It might even be on my DVR…..
BB, Love Jeff’s new show. Great job!!
Thanks, Kathy, er, Princess.
Hi PP,
How’s your daughter doing?
CBS D0es put the episodes online after they’ve aired across the country. Last nights should be there by now, just google Survivor and you should find it easily.
Yep, Kat is 22
NJ Devils just won in OT.
Hi everyone!!!
Its thursday!!
How exciting for Jeff, I have not read anything, but I read last night about the event. HOW COOL!!!
Hi everyone!! I will try to read, but I wanted to say HI!! (Kelly style
)
Is snyoen still here?
Hi California,
I’m here watching the LA Kings game. They are ahead 3-1.
I take it you are not a hockey fan.
Sorry
That’s ok. There is a really funny dog story trending on Yahoo right now. It’s about a hockey players dogs.
How about this for funny dog, my dog prefers to be on the other couch instead of with me….oh well it is only my fault, I spend more time away from home. I rarely take her for walks or anything.
Oh that’s not good. That makes me sad.
Do you have a friend near by that could walk them?
I have a back yard for the ‘walks’ and he isn’t allowed on the furniture at all.
If he came to live with me he would be allowed on anything he wants.
I can’t help but have a smile onmy face watching wwh. Andy is sooo giddy that his idol is on right now lol. Susan Lucci is so awesome. I remember watching her on oprah and oprah even had a story about her. She said before she became famous and did a cameo on All my Children….Luci was so gracious and told her she would be a star one day. Susan recounted that story and said she remembered her. What a class act.
Lucciis there??! Wow!
I like Rufalo
I will see if I can find the rerun.
Jeff,
What did you think of Carrie Underwood tonight?
I’m not a big fan but I thought she was good.
I didn’t.
Who was that who used to write a review of the blog comments?
ok I won’t be lasy, I will go read 
I can’t imagine anyone writing a Review of the blog comments. Talk about starting a Casino
Lol – yes! There was someone, I can’t remember, maybe Mickey? It was funny to get a short version on the comments. Maybe I use dthe wrong word “review” it was more of an overview.
Night, night. Long day today.
Holly God! Someone watching Kim Z? My heart hurts watching so much wastefulness when there is so much people with nothing to eat tonight… Three outfits! Goodness Gracious Kim! I hope you will never suffer poverty!
Was her show on tonight? I think you’re the only one who mentioned it. I guess Kathy Grivvin’s show was on too.
I dont know if this is new Mel, because I was in Chicago a week ago and I did not watch any program, thanks to your Blogs guys I could be informed! ((( (Mel) )))
I guess there were two during last week’s ‘premier’ and there is a new one today. Thursday is the typical air day. I was just kind of chuckling inside about how forgettable it must be (I haven’t watched it).
Haa! You crack me up! Forgetable!
Look what a learn…
Katy is so funny! Poor Alexis and Juicy… but true!
Another win for the LA Kings. 2-4
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