Okay... I watched the show. I think all the girls pretty much suck, except Brooke. They are all either catty or boring... she is sweet and cute.

I didnt even know that Alex and Amanda got married!?!?:eek: :confused:

I really would hope that Aaron wouldnt eliminate Brooke because of her father. If she does get eliminated, he better have a good reason!!!! I dont think age has much to do with it. They are what, 6 years apart?

Aaaaiiiiii! Why would someone feel left out by being 30 and not married? Not *every* woman who hits 30 and is not married is insecure and whiny like Heather.

And for real, are Aaron and Brooke only 6 years apart? That's NOTHING!!!

Alex and Amanda broke up, but were never married:
http://www.etonline.com/celebrity/a11777.htm

My prediction for the final 2 is Gwen and maybe Helene.
I think he will cut Brooke based on the fact that (as AlphaSigLana pointed out so accurately) he comes from money and her father is incarcerated....I think that will play a big factor. I don't really see a lot of spark between he and Angela. Maybe that will change.

Frankly, Helene is the "Shannon" from Bachelor I...confrontational and in his face.

I was glad to see Heather to go, she was a little too catty and clingy. I don't like Helene's attitude. I would like Brooke and Gwen make it to the final 2.

I was thinking the *same* thing yesterday!:D

Last night:

Heather: wow, what a trip! I knew she'd probably be out anyway, since I'd read that Aaron actually was interested in Heather from California, but switched at the last minute because H from CA was not being responsive. H from TX had too much of the Tammy Faye mascara thing going on anyway, but it was really interesting how different the perceptions were between the two during the one-on-one date.

Helene: Okay, now I don't like her with the psycho babble Jedi-mind trick crap. Either like him, or don't. She's rather manipulative, but at the same time, I can tell that Aaron's VERY interested in her-- but because of her attitude, or in spite of it remains to be seen.

Brooke: Sorry ladies, I just don't like her as a mate for this guy, but she seems like a really sweet gal. She has some daddy issues too because she's spent TOO much time talking about her papa and his incarceration.

Gwen: She's a more mature version of Brooke, me thinks. I think she can win this is she keeps the right combination of Brooke's sweet innocence with having a lot in common with Aaron on a more equally yoked (can't believe I'm using this term for a reality show, LOL! :D) level. Her forehead is really big, but the bangs helped a lot during the fairy tale date (and wasn't that carriage wonderful!).

Angela: Don't know anything about her. She seems like this week's Heather from Texas--Aaron it seemed might have really liked Hayley, but just couldn't be sure in time to make the decision, so Angela got the consolation prize, who at least seems rather innocuous.

Valkyrie-- I didn't say every 30 yr old woman feels like this, but some women feel that if they're not married by 30 there is something wrong with thme. That's what heather sounds like. I'm assuming she must have friends that are married and she feels left out.

It was so funny to see Heather's view of the date of how wonderful it's going and how I can see myself as a wife and Aaron is like I don't feel anything for Heather. Aaron read her like a book. I think if Heather wasn't so caught up in the competition and putting down Brooke and pushing her agenda of trying to be the wife, she probably would had made it through this ceremony.

The Cinderella coach looked beautiful. Their date seemed kind of boring though. The conversation was kind of dull. Gwen reminds me of an older version of Brooke also.

I like Helene but she is manipulative by her little threats and I think Aaron likes the challenge. I could see Aaron dating her because she does keep him on his feet. I don't know if the challenges would turn him away after awhile though.

I like Brooke and I think Aaron and Brooke have chemistry but I don't know if she could keep Aaron interested. Also, depending on the type of crime her father committed will play into Aaron's decision. If the crime was a white collar crime like embezlement (excuse spelling), I don't think he would really care. If it's armed robbery or murder, I think that would have some bearing.


The last 2 girls Haley and Angela really didn't get any time with Aaron.


Can't wait until next week for the meeting of the families.

I was thinking the same thing when I saw that scene. I think the next time they cast the Bachelor then need a Simon type guy from American Idol. A guy that is brutally honest. I think it would spice things up a little.

I missed it again this week- anyone catch it?

Yes and now it is down to Gwen, Helene, and Brooke! This is getting soooooo good.

I knew Angela would get cut...Her family was a bit skech in my opinion. :)

I watched it, but I am definitely not good at explaining what happened. I have an awful memory and I am sure I'd get everything all mixed up. Try http://abc.abcnews.go.com/primetime/...2002-03/1.html and click on page 5 when it become available.

What I can tell you is that Angela got the boot! Brooke was also the only one he gave a rose to on the "family date." That was definitely very random and I wonder if the "yellow rose" he gave her has any meaning behind it. Could it mean he sees her as only a friend?

Although Brooke is the youngest of the bachelorettes, I definitely think either she or Gwen will make the best match. Of the two, though, Brooke is the gal I am rooting for. :) Something is telling me that he will choose Gwen. :( I definitely think it will be between them two though.

I think it'll be Gwen or Helene. You can see the chemistry between Aaron and both of them. My guess is that Aaron has no intention of marrying any of them. He's out for a good time. While he'll get engaged (he's been there, done that already), I doubt if he really plans to get married.

To respond to Hootie, I think Helene is more aware of the sketchiness (to borrow your phrase) of the situation. and her behavior reflects that. To me Helene is more natural and not so much in awe of what's happening as are Brooke and Gwen. Ultimately, I think it will be Helene. She's playing him pretty cool. On the other hand, if he wants "doting eyes" then he'll go for Gwen. Brooke seems overwhelmed.

Did you see that 'Bama room with all the memorabilia. I kept waiting for Rodney Dangerfield to walk in wearing his plaid slacks or maybe a gopher to peek out from beneath Bear Bryant's hat...lol.

My prediction is that Gwen will be the last one standing, with Brooke as 1st RU. I think Helene will get cut next week.
And *that* is my official prediction.

Not sure if he will actually propose to Gwen, but I think she will be the last one.