Its just like that time when they had a "girls night" (the time Simon came) and Ramona started the conversation about class. Then like 3 minutes into the conversation, she gets up and storms out the condo b/c she wants to go out and have a "real girls night."

I wish Ramona would try a different hair style.

My thoughts exactly.

The only reason that I can think of for Ramona's reaction to Alex's pictures is if her daughter was catching flak at school or from friends because her mom was associated with that? That seems like the only legitimate reason but it also seems like a complete long shot, especially since she doesn't seem to mind when her daughter is upset about her own behavior.

Ok, so I finally saw the Alex-nude pictures part....h ok. Ramona didn't get up because of the nude pictures, that seems just like a cop-out. If you notice even before Simon came out on set, Ramona started squirming in her seat and she made a comment about getting up and leaving. So I think Ramona used the nude pictures discussion as an excuse to get up.

Alex is just there w/ Ramona as trash in my eyes. Seriously, don't claim that you weren't shown the way you are. Every f-ing thing that came out of their mouth was about their place in society and how they wanted to move u. And they wanna claim that it was editing. B.S.

I <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 Bethenny. She tells it how it is. And I loved when Alex was trying to sound so "sophisticated" by reciting that quote and Bethenny was like "i'm sorry, i must be stupid because i don't understand your point."

Co-sign on everything you guys said about these women. Ramona is a bit of a hypocrite to say the least.

Ramona really needs a new hairstyle and did anyone notice how when Simon came out she wouldnt even look at him or in that direction at all? So childish.

I hope there is no season 2 of this thing bc I didnt really like it.

Has anyone noticed Ramona's eyes? Is it just me, or do they look like the eyes of an animal?

it's not just you

Jason fired from his job
 

"Former hedge fund president Jason Colodne says his reality TV time cost him $55 million.

That's the amount Colodne says he lost after his recent appearance on Bravo's The Real Housewives of New York City earned him a pink slip. Colodne was fired from his Wall Street firm -- Patriarch Partners -- after colleagues saw promos for the series, which according to Bravo, chronicles "the upper echelon of society where money and status are an essential way of life." Now Colodne is suing his former firm in federal court for $55 million, arguing that they terminated him for something he did on his private time"

http://www.thestreet.com/s/reality-t.../10411747.html

^^ while I think it's a little crazy that Jason was fired, he should have known better. If he had told his employer about the show before hand he probably wouldn't have had a problem. If anything the Firm would have told him a list of do's and don'ts and whatnot. Did he even talk about his job on the show? I can't remember?

No they never mentioned his job (not that I know of). The only time you really saw Jason on the show was usually having dinner with Bethenny.

Bethenny said the reason Jason even went on the show was to raise awareness for the charity that his sister is a part of.

She mentioned several times he was with a hedge fund, but never mentioned which company nor that he was the President.

I agree, he barely said a word on the show.

I was so excited for last night's episode and it didn't disappoint. I loved how Gretchen tries to act like she actually loves his fiance and not his bank account. He really does look like Kenny Rogers. I thought the housewives were a little stand-offish when she came for the trunk show at Jeana's house. And I guarantee the fiance's family in Detroit is sick of him bringing blondes half his age around. This is his 5th (or 6th, cant remember) marriage?! Something's obviously wrong there.

I'm so glad Quinn is off but I wish Tammy was still on, I liked her and her daughter Lindsey.

I thought that too at first, but when he got cancer they were just dating. He proposed after he was in the hospital. I don't know the habits of "golddiggers" but wouldn't they leave in that circumstance? I mean if the guy passes away, then you are left with nothing.


I knew Vicki was annoying, but dear Lord she's unbearable now!!

Anyone know what school Kara is going to now? (It sounded as though she isn't going back to Berkeley)

I'm wondering though if a gold digger thought cancer = death = inheritance! If they're married, he could change his will to leave everything to her (I guess he could do this even if they weren't married too). It's terrible but maybe that was her reasoning for getting engaged.

It's been said on blogs that Kara did indeed drop out of Berkeley, but I haven't heard anything about where she is going now. Didn't she originally want USC but didn't get in? They must have a tougher admissions process than I thought- she was valedictorian! Kara's description of the students at Berkeley was hilarious.

That's what I was thinking too, but it seemed as though the cancer was a sudden thing, so idk whether he'd have time to change his will.

Who knows though. Maybe we'll get a better sense of her as the show goes on.

I will say, I hate the "name dropping." Like when she wanted to get her jewelry cleaned, she kept saying "oh this is Harry Winston" or "you can really clean my Chanel watch?" Seriously? You can't just say 'bracelet' or 'watch'??

Nothing except a bunch of jewelry (and probably other "stuff") worth thousands of dollars. She certainly doesn't stand to lose anything by sticking around.

Kara originally wanted to go to USC. If I remember right, she was rejected from both USC and UCLA so she started at Berkeley in January.

I agree with epchick. Vicki gets more obnoxious every season. I'm actually starting to like Lauri more; it doesn't seem she is trying as hard.

Apparently he passed away on September 13th.

Wow, you are right: http://realitychex.wordpress.com/200...e-passes-away/

the newest member of Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of Orange County” has lost her fiancee, Jeffrey Beitzel, to leukemia. Gretchen Rossi, who is thirty-years-old, attended the funeral services for her late fiancee on September 13. Beitzel was 54-years-old. He is survived by Rossi and his four children.

ETA....
Whoa!

I've been reading all over the internet about Beitzel and Rossi. He had been married 5 times (twice to the same woman) and began seeing Rossi 3 months into HER marriage. The Absurd to Sublime Blogspot has some good reading. Read the posts by Jeff's sister, Judy Fike. Now it makes sense that Jo de la Rosa introduced Gretchen to Jeanna.

Also, Gretchen was Jeff's West Coast GF, but he had an East Coast GF as well

O Magazine's Real Housewives Makeover
 

All of them look so much better in age-appropriate clothes. Jeana looks fantastic. I had to laugh when Lauri showed up at the studio with no makeup, except for false eyelashes.

http://www.oprah.com/slideshow/omaga...g_oc_makeovers

WOW, i'm sorry those have to be HEAVILY airbrushed. Gretchen & Tamra don't even look like themselves, and Vicki looks soo much younger (like 20 years younger, at least). WOW @ Jeana, although I honestly think that picture ages her.

Interesting that they don't mention that Gretchen has been married. I can't wait to see how this season unfolds.

After watching last night's episode..

I'm glad Gretchen stuck up for herself against Vicki when they were at the Beverly Hills spa. I'm getting sick of the "new girl" comments, especially from Tamra, who seems to forget that she was the new girl last season. I think the women are giving her such a hard time because she's significantly younger and prettier than them.

I can't believe next week someone will be off the show. I like all the women this season so I don't want anyone to leave! I wonder if it will be Lauri since they kept mentioning they don't see her much now that she's married.

I thought it was so hilarious the way they kept talking about "hazing the new girl".

i think it's lauri that is leaving next week. she has soo much drama

My guess is that its either Lauri or Gretchen. Vicki and Tamra love the spotlight too much and Jeanna is the backbone of the show.

I was cracking up on how much mascara Vicki was putting on. And her hair is really looking yellow now.

I thought it would be Gretchen leaving. I don't know when they filmed the show, but I thought it might have been around the time her husband died.


I wouldn't mind if Vicki leaves though, she's annoying & so terrible to Don. Poor guy.

New Housewife
 

http://realitychex.files.wordpress.c...pg?w=220&h=300


Tamra Barney, Vicki Gunvalson and Jeana Keough are still rattled over meeting blonde bombshell Gretchen Rossi. But tensions escalate even more when the newest housewife, Lynne Curtin, attempts to join the clique. Lynne and her husband of over 18 years, Frank, are happily married and own a beautiful seaside home in Laguna Beach, Calif., where they enjoy every minute of their active Southern California lifestyle. A former gymnast, Lynne is an avid surfer, runner, horseback rider and kick-boxer – and she has the toned body to prove it. Lynne does her best to keep control of her outspoken teenage girls – Raquel, 18, and Alexa, 16 – but her desire to be a friend to them often interferes with her lackluster disciplinary efforts. Lynne’s laid-back philosophy on life flows into her lax parenting style: “I want to be the cool mom… I don’t want to say no.”

Meanwhile old friendships are becoming strained with the other housewives as a rift begins to form between longtime friends and neighbors, Jeana and Vicki. Jeana defends Vicki’s ex-husband, prompting Vicki to yell, “Don’t you dare defend him. He never gave me a dollar in child support or helped me a minute.” Jeana feels differently: “I always felt Vicki took the children by moving from Chicago, and how could he be a good father when she took them to California.”

I guess you all are right, Lauri is the one that leaves.

I can't imagine a brunette in the OC!

Huh? Jeana's a brunette.

I like Lauri and liked following her romance with George. I wanted to see how well the blended families got along too. It's a shame she's leaving the show!

With blonde highlights. If you read the quotes from Oprah, Jeana adds the blonde because, "Blondes get noticed"

She's still a brunette though.

This reminds me of the time my aunt bought my 14 yr old cousin shampoo for blondes. My cousin has really DARK brown hair. But according to my aunt, in the summer, my cousin gets light brown highlights, so she's not "technically" brunette. I was looking at her like :eek: :confused:!?!

I am

DaffyKD

Me too :)

Looks like Lauri's outta there. It makes sense with all the drama going on with Josh. I'm glad he was sentenced to jail time, something needs to straighten that kid out. I do feel bad for her though, in what should be such a happy time in her life, she's having to deal with her troublesome son.

Could Vicki be any meaner to Don? No wonder their marriage is on the rocks, every comment she makes is a jab at him.

Does anyone else think these women talk about sex way too much? Granted they're all old enough to be my parents so maybe I'm thinking along the lines of "old people having sex", but they make a lot of sexual innuendos.

We all agree that Vicki is a nut case. She was point-blank mean to Gretchen at the spa then throwing Don under the bus showed she only cares about herself. She needs to realize that not everone is lovey dovey, kissy kissy after 10 years like Tamra and Simon. She comes across as a spoiled brat.

Since Lauri has not been trying so hard, I do like her better. I read her blog on BravoTV. com about the lunch at the spa and really wished she had spoken up. Tamra was so mean-sprited to Gretchen.

I really liked the scenes from the Indy 500. Brought back memories when I always had VIP passes to the CART and IRL races. And yes, Arie is a ladies man and a complete A$$.

She really wants people to feel sorry for her. She always says how Don is so mean, and he doesn't "fill up her love tank." Umm excuse me, but don't blame Don. YOU did that, you pushed him away. I'm surprised that he hasn't filed for divorce or anything like that.

Poor Don really wanted to go to Mexico w/ Vicki and the kids, and something tells me that he had wanted to go other times before (despite what Vicki says), but Vicki just cared about herself & didn't notice (or care) that Don was interested.

Does anyone else remember from a previous seasons, I think it was a BBQ at Jeana's house, and she was saying how nice and lovely Don was?

I could so see Jeana and Don getting together and keeping the drama alive.

I do remember that, but Jeana and Vicki are good friends and it's reality TV, not a fictional series. I hope that wouldn't happen!