Y’all, I gots the crazy. I’m struggling with mental health issues today. I’m not very good at RHOD recaps on a good day, and this is not a good day. I’m fine. I’m just not up to recapping today. My sleep schedule is all kinds of messed up. I promise to get it together soon.
In the meantime, please talk amongst yourselves. Here is the descrption for tonight’s episode.
D’Andra blows off a big business meeting with Travis because of a hair emergency; LeeAnne gets creative in order to afford her uber-expensive couture wedding gown; the women all travel to Careyes, Mexico, for some fun in the sun.
I hate I am missing a trip. But, I just a can’t do it tonight.
I like these open discussions even when I don’t watch the show, they are nice to have. I’m watching Dog The Bounty Hunter tonight on WGN. I think this season was Beth’s final gift to watch and he’s really trying to make a go of it.
I can’t imagine what mixed emotions the family is going through watching it play back. I saw him recently on a morning show and bless his heart he had to stop several times bc tears were present. Say what you want about that man/family/history but he sure loved her, no doubt about that.
TT, girl, we all good here.
Never been a big fab if them but admire how she kept going right up until her passing.
No worries, TT. We love you, no matter what. Do what you need to do.
So far, I’m willing to keep giving RHOD Season 4 a chance. Like it or not, LeeAnne brings the drama and keeps the show interesting. However, I’ve also seen how Brandi, Stepanie, and D’Andra add more spice to the show. And at least from what we’re seeing very early this season, (the new) Kary intrigues me.
And hey, I’m always excited to see an exciting trip abroad. I so want to go back to Mexico soon.
SO I’m watching the end of last week’s episode at D’andra’s non roast. Was that Pamela Martin Duarte of Dallas divas and daughters sitting next to mama D? They need to bring her and Bonnie Blossman on as castmembers!
OMG… blast from the past! Can you watch those anywhere anymore? I loved Bonnie!!!
I don’t think so -:( I think One that had the upscale resale shop was also in an early episode of RHOD. And then of course we’ve seen Heidi Dillon – I would love to see the Fashionistas!
Love you Tamara, thank you for all you do. Trying to catch up on my recordings today, reading posts and comments. Don’t laugh guys, I’m watching “Say Yes To The Dress”, yes I record, weddings long since over and I’d never be able to afford any of the gowns shown for my daughters if the day ever comes for either of them but I absolutely love the pretty dress party this show delivers. Ok, I guess it’s ok to laugh, I sound a little pathetic, lol…
Kisses Tamara and Banjo, kipper.
Thanks guys. I am getting caught up on my morning TV shows since I have been so off track with my sleep schedule. Poor Banjo has gone to bed. He’s not sure when to sleep either.
When I used to go to therapy, I would talk about Kelly Ripa. I know. I am crazy as a bessie bug. But Kelly Ripa mystifies me. She gets up at the butt crack of dawn, and does a live TV show four days a week. She ALWAYS seems sane and happy. I try to imagine what that must be like. She has to be faking it on some days, right? No one is really skinny and pretty and married and rich with children and is happy every damn day, right? But somehow, she makes me happy. Watching sane people gives me life goals.
Things are finally starting to cool down in the ATL which means I can IN THEORY start getting back to my sanity diet and walking. I am not even sure I now how to get back to the trail.
In the meantime, y’all feel free to try our recapping skills here. I know I am on my own island with my love for D’Andra so y’all can do your own Pro LeeAnne recap in comments. LeeAnne would appreciate that and I probably won’t get an email from her complaining about how horrible I am this week. 🙂
Kelly is goals, and whenever she’s not on Live it isn’t as good. I’m sure she had her own issues to deal with, but she’s a really good morning host and motivater. And TT you also make a lot of people’s days better in the same way. You may not be as peppy as Kelly, but I can assure you that many of us look forward to your blogs and stories ❤️
So true, words I couldn’t find! I’m sure Kelly has a village too. I don’t record Kelly in the morning anymore, I felt a bit lost after Regis, then Michael left? I stopped. And I LOVE Kelly too!
Maybe it’s time to stop some of the “old favorites” because they aren’t the same or favorites now? We keep watching expecting our old favorites to change back? Change is hard. I know I could use a switch up, I need to go back to my original self too…I’ve changed to accommodate my surroundings. Now, my self seems a bit far from the last compromise and compromise before that… I need and want to be me, the original me again, the me I wanted to be but set aside for “ratings”/ life. I’m tired of and don’t like the latest “me”. I do recognize I am the only one who can change this situation. Headed out tomorrow to change alot!
I like the “now you” just fine. You are bright, articulate, funny and nice. Can it get better than that? Likely, you have other traits that are admirable or interesting too.
Just saw your kind response! Thank you!
Girl, I bought a new car that next day! I’d been driving my same sensible “mom” car for 14 years, my youngest has her own car now, so I bought myself the sweetest midlife crisis car ever, a chili red Mini Cooper ! You’d be proud to know I haven’t gotten one ticket yet…lol, the momma is HAPPY flying under the radar!
I’ve got the (Mustang) Cooper loaded,
I’ve got a wrong to right,
I’ve got a little red bullet,
Let’s Kill Saturday Night!
(One of my favorite Robbie Fulks songs, perfect for driving.)
Back in the early 1960’s I had a roommate who was addicted to a couple of TV soap operas, which I could not understand. They seemed so silly to me, but I wanted to understand my friend, so when a new soap, All my Children, started in January 1970, I watched the first episode because it was supposed to be different, a progressive soap. And I watched the second. And the third. In fact, I watched every episode I could until I moved on my sailboat to go cruising in 1991. When I was teaching I had a radio that broadcast TV channels so I didn’t miss a show. In my entire teaching career I never taught a 12 o’clock class. That’s how I first encountered Kelly Ripa in the 80’s playing a rebellious teen (think she was 22) with long dyed black hair, & watched as she met & had frightening, then steamy, scenes with Mark Consueles. Kelly was always a hoot. Back a few years I was in Costa Rica & one of the producers on her sitcom was staying in the casita next to mine for a few days. She told me that Kelly was very nice to everyone & in person was the same as she was on her daytime television show. I remember hearing Kelly say in an interview once that the reason she was able to handle her work/personal schedule so easily was that her staff was so good that she had virtually no prep for her talk show, that she pretty much walked into makeup & then just did the show based on the papers that her staff had handed her in the morning. Whatever she makes, I think she earns.
Oh, how I loved Hayley, aka Tinkerbell, and Mateo, (Kelly and Mark). And Uncle Porkchop, aka James Kiberd, my favorite character. I think Kiberd came up with “Tinkerbell” and Rippa came up with “Porkchop.” It cracks me up that soaps peaked in the 1970s-1980s because of the “Love In the Afternoon” campaign. Back when Daytime could run more steamy visuals than Primetime.
@TT: Kelly has staff…and lots of It! Assistants, drivers, cleaning, cooking, stylists, the list goes on and on. If we had her “help” then we could all have sunshine blowing out of our asses too.
Agree. Although D’Andra and LeeAnne are at odds with one another, I actually like both of them. D’Andra is more of an empathetic and sensitive person. She has insight into her feelings but can be stubborn. Whereas LeeAnne is more of a reactive person. She’s constantly learning to “self-soothe” herself through most of life’s up and downs. She’s always seeking to be a better person. Both of them remind me of two sisters bickering. I always hope they rekindle their friendship.
Great insight. Will you be my therapist and diagnose me? You did a great job explaining their personalities in a way that I completely understand. I like both of them too, and I hate that 2 best friends are fighting.
I do find it interesting that D’Andra hasn’t done laundry, dishes, and house cleaning since college. Then misses an appointment because of her hair (her hair looked awful the next morning, it was stringy and greasy) She isn’t prepared to run a company. She needs to be hands on and she doesn’t know how to do that. She is too entitled and expects others to do the work. I loved it when Jeremy agreed with Travis about her behavior. She tried to argue with Jeremy and he shut that down immediately. I also think we can learn a lot from Travis telling D’Andra you said “I am sorry” and so all is forgiven and done. Travis is right, don’t hold grudges.
I can 100% relate to Brandy last night. No kids, alcohol and a bed….girl was tired, or Montezuma’s revenge hit her.
I felt awful for Stephanie during LeeAnne’s rant about killing herself that night. Stephanie’s face was saying exactly what I felt. LeeAnne intentionally goes for the shock reaction, and then doesn’t understand why people don’t like her.
I thought the exact same thing about D’Andra not cleaning house or doing laundry. She may be ready to own a business, but she is most definitely not ready to run a business. If the company is in as bad shape as they want us to think, she either needs to higher a fixer or close shop. She is not used to doing things herself. Not paying for her mother’s housekeeper or country club will not keep it afloat.
Anyone find LeeAnne’s comments about suicide disturbing? She uses these “stories” to shock & awe for attention. I have a family member who tried, a cry for help, and we were lucky. To this day even talking about it, is hard, choking up… LeeAnne just throws it out there that she’s tried to killer herself 3 times & at that very dinner, if she had the opportunity to do it right there & then, she’d just do it…. WTF?
I thought LeeAnne was so happy & looking forward to her fabulous wedding? You can’t be suicidal & happy at the same time.
I’m tired of LeeAnne’s carnival past evolving every year into something worse. Her throwing out there she was sexually assaulted- “every other weekend for 8 yrs” I believe she said by a female- a new version? Idk but I just find her behavior more sociopathic every season.
Stephanie who talks about her bouts of depression & suicide ideation like someone who still struggles, LeeAnne uses it like a one upper. She has no remorse for her behavior & tries to manipulate everyone into seeing her as the victim of their bullying. We all saw & heard her rude comments coming to Mexico & that fantastic home she was invited to. All she did was complain then accuse the hostess of being a bully…
The wedding dress was disgusting. If LeeAnne is so well thought of in the “Dallas Charity” world, where she has done so much for everyone else, why did they use coercion to get that designer to basically give her a 10K dress?
Everyone remember how LeeAnne acted in the other seasons? Yet now she expects everyone to… idk she’s just a manipulating whacko imho
Sorry TT but LeeAnne’s ego grows larger every season.
Ding ding ding winner winner
Either you need to be a criminal profiler or a therapist or something like that bc you just read her like a book.
LeeAnne needs to watch and really think about her behavior on the show. Yikes.
Ok … I have to say that LeeAnne was being Debbie downer. But I thought it was weird that host wanted to share a bed with someone they barely know. Was there another
Room with two beds?
I don’t like sharing a room with someone I barely know much less a bed with a Friend I do know.
Not sure why LeeAnne didn’t just say look I’m tired, and hot. Sorry if I came across as negative. Wasn’t my intention. The place is beautiful.
Be happy you skipped it TT. I dont think you would have enjoyed all the depression talk and Leeann’s jokes about suicide. That really upset me since she knows other women in the group have struggled.
I love D’Andra but the hair emergency was a joke. Make your meetings on time.
Leeann having her “wedding planner” ask the desig6for a 10k dress for free while she played with her fingers was uncomfortable. I get that bravo is footing the bill, but saying everyone likes to just give her stuff to pressure the designer wasn’t cool.
The house in Mexico was beautiful. I get not wanting to share rooms, but there is also crew staying at the house. I would have been happy in a hammock, it was all so pretty. Too bad some people couldn’t enjoy and had to focus on all the negative instead and try to ruin it for everyone else.
Feel better TT.
Sorry, didn’t mean to reply to your comments. Meant to start a new thread.
Also, I really like being here with you guys but not “working.” I just need to catch my breath.
We are also just happy to see you in the comments, and see anything from you in general. Take all the time you need to catch your breath. Btw I’ve been drinking tonight and turned into a motivational speaker and your number one fan!
Thanks Jenn and everyone. Sometimes I just need to be here with you guys and take a night off, Sound like a good show for me to miss tonight, I don’t need any more depressing shit, Love you and thanks for all of your support. I don’t know how I got so lucky but It nice for the crazy old lady to have readers that put up with all my shit.
Also, I have no idea why I can’t type properly. I promise English is my first language and I have actually completed grade school.
yes, best to skip this episode, I think it could be triggering.
That being said, D’Andra, despite seeming to be very sweet, is a bit of a mess. Bad hair day kept her from a business meeting (like the description said), cant keep her room clean, has not done laundry since college. It was interesting at one point where they all told if they had pre-nups or not. Then they talked about how they all have to earn their own money b/c they dont want to get an allowance. Kameron is so thrilled with herself and the doggie sparkles. That house was gorgeous, and I could say that I dont like even sharing a room with a good friend. My alone time is very important, I need to decompress on a ladies weekend.
I spent my honeymoon in Careyes-it was paradise. I’m no longer married but still good memories from that gorgeous place-lol!!
Is it north of PV? I’ve been south of PV and PV, but never north. I would love to retire in that area.
It is south of Puerto Vallarta. We flew in there and a driver picked us up then drove us to Careyes. Honestly, one of the most beautiful places in the world. Very unique.
You picked a good one to skip. Hang in there.
Has anyone else noticed how Kameron dresses? She is always covered up. If she has sleeveless or short sleeved on her arms, then her legs are covered. If she wears a shorter skirt, then she has a full sleeve. I guess I am just used to seeing everyone half naked on TV.
Not used to seeing a housewife dress like a lady! Accentuate top or bottom, never both. I wear what I want and don’t “give a rip” for dressing rules.
Kameron cracks me up with the things she says. Her personality is so unique. She’s kind of like a present day Miss Manners who is always shocked by what others say and do.
I love Kameron *ducks tomatoes*
I normally just write LeAnn off as Fifty Shades of Crazy, but I had to agree with her on the room sharing. The Hosts insistence on sharing rooms and beds was weird. She had MORE rooms than guests. If two people WANT to share, let them. If they don’t want to, then don’t press it. She does not make her own kids share when they go there, but she was bent that LeAnn would be with her…in the same bed.
I also agree. Seven bedrooms but they all have to share. Ridiculous. Leeanne did have a lot of negative things to say, yet the selective editing was so obvious.
I wondered if a casita or 2 were rented. Kary never seemed to answer the multiple direct questions about number of suites/casitas. With the uniformed staff the house had, it has to be a luxury rental unless Eduardo’s family is huge.
That house was beautiful!! Omg there would be nothing to complain about while staying there. That being said Leanne was Negative Nancy. I have a friend who I have traveled with twice and I’ll never do it again. Is just like Leanne, complains about every little thing. She can’t just take in her surroundings and enjoy herself. I wanted to be in that hammock so bad and just enjoy the horizon.
Went on a girl’s trip (Barbados) and the host picked out our rooms and who had to share what. I was so thankful for being invited I just sucked it up and went with the flow. I was in a twin bed for 5 days and had to share a room. I would do it again cause that house was on the beach.
Thanks for all you do for us, TT! You help us more than you know.
Kisses to Banjo. Sweet dreams 💤
I just can’t with Leeanne! She really is a Debbie downer and constantly uses her past traumas as an excuse for her behavior. Stop throwing it in people’s faces and instead use it to better yourself and evolve/grow.
Yea, but who asks someone they just met why they chose to never have children? Kary is jumping right in to hit all of the hot buttons.
Leann is so passive aggressive! Her, wink… childhood molestation evidently gives her an excuse to be a fucking asshole. So don’t fuck with her bc she may try kill her self again!!
If you take over a business that only has three months of operating revenue in the bank and a highly successful entrepreneur is willing to make time for you and mentor you, you make that damn meeting. I don’t care if you have to shave your head, you make that damn meeting. I like D’Andra but her actions show she is unwilling to put in the sacrifice and hours to make that company successful again. Sell it.
Thank you, I could not believe that went down. I’m glad Travis was honest and let her know that was not cool. That was a jerk move, and she needs to clean her place up, gross.
I feel bad for all of the employees that dont have a trust fund and wont have a job.
Hey guys – if that is their family home – and certain family members use certain rooms all the time – I totally get the room sharing. Kary said – “this is my room”, which I’m sure means it’s the one she & Eduardo always use. I’m sure they have certain rooms that are always guest rooms. Doesn’t matter what anyone says in the end – just suck it up and use the room assigned to you by the host. Have an extra margarita & sleep hard!
TT – maybe your subliminal mind was protecting you from that show. You definitely should not watch it. I’m starting EMDR therapy next month, I’ll let you know how it goes. Therapist says it is not a lot of talking. Take of yourself – just do a WEEK of open talk. We can handle it! Gotta put the oxygen mask on yourself first before helping others!
TT we all need a mental health day break. So get you some girl.
RHOD – I‘m probably the odd woman out, but I kind of like all the women on this show. They have their faults, but they all bring the extra too. I didn’t understand the whole room sharing thing. There are 7 rooms. Why are they sharing rooms? To bond? Someone on twitter said it best “when I’m getting to know someone at work, friends or neighbors, sleeping together isn’t the first thing we do.” I would understand if the room situation was limited, but it wasn’t. And yes I know TT… production.
The Bridge – There is NO AMOUNT OF MONEY you could pay me to go across that bridge. I would however sit back with a margarita, watching from afar and giving you my moral support. You do you boo.
And this whole kid convo. UGH. As someone who has the best of both worlds, can’t have children but don’t really want them, there’s nothing more inappropriate than asking someone without children if they want children or why they don’t have them. Like LeeAnne, I do my best to make them feel just as awkward as they made me feel by asking. I saw Kary post on Twitter that this is a normal question to ask. No, no it’s not Kary.
On a side note… This house is EFFIN GORGEOUS!
Ok that is all.
I can’t believe we haven’t talked about the bridge yet! Nope, no way would I walk across it.
I so would walk across the bridge!! Here in NC (before they changed it) the swinging bridge on Grandfather Mountain was amazing now it is a stable bridge. I use to love taking my kids up there once a year to the animal habitat the museum the then to the top of the mountain for the bridge.
So I don’t know if I have ever commented here but I love reading this website. I am a regular stalker. Even though Tamra and I might not see eye to eye on which Housewives we like I love her style of writing, her attention to detail and her raw honesty with her struggles. Very refreshing to see a blogger be so open and put thought into what she writes versus just “reporting” I also love how she interacts with people who post in the comment sections. (Warning Tamra… I am horrible with my grammar. LOL)
I have to say Real Housewives of Dallas has become my second favorite HW show with NY being #1. The others have gotten too petty or dark for me.
With most HW shows I pick my favorite from the get go and stay loyal all the way. Dallas has been the first one where my favorite has changed every year. .
Season #1 – Hands down it was Brandi. I loved how she did not feed into the society BS and just was her unapologetic self.
Season #2. Brandi lost me with how she handled the falling out with Stephanie and how she befriended LeeAnne and then gossiped about her as soon as her and Steph made amends and blamed LeeAnne for her bad behavior (aka what Brandi said about Cary being the nanny / affair) So D’Andra become my favorite. I thought she was beautiful, well spoken, voice of reason and she was loyal to LeeAnne but still would call LeeAnne out on her BS when she was in the wrong. She seemed to be the complete package.
Season #3 D’Andra showed me a different side I did not like. It did seem like she became jealous or competitive against LeeAnne and wanted to knock her down a few notches. Even Mama Dee at the reunion and Cary and Steph made comments about D’Andra wanting to be queen bee of the show. (I know those were not the exact words used.) I did not like the fact she shared with Brandi what LeeAnne had shared with her. Just don’t believe if you are truly close friends you do that. The whole $200 thing / Rich cheating just became very tit for tat to me and I felt like there was something underlining that was really the problem.
After the reunion aired I really got the feeling that due to D’Andra place in Dallas society LeeAnne catered and looked up to her for their entire friendship and the show was the first playing field where LeeAnne might have had some sort of clout more than her. So believe it or not wallflower Cary became my favorite. She was FAIR to everyone based off who was wrong period and she gave grace and forgiveness to LeeAnne who DID not deserve it.
Season 4#. So now we are at Season 4 and I wait to see who will be my fave this year. Do not think it will be D’Andra again because the more I see of her and her issues the more I just find her very immature and acting like a spoiled, rich girl that just wants everything handed to her and skewed priorities (hair versus appointment with Travis) I LOVE Steph…always has but she is to sweet. The new Kary I am not embracing yet. Just cringed the way she spoke to her husband. Maybe it will be Brandi again..only time will tell.
TT- sorry I am late to the party…work issues, ugh! Anyway, you know my love and support for you and I hope you get out of this dark place soon! On to RHOD…just watched the episode. LeeAnne is a total Debbie downer at every turn and why she doesn’t recognize she’s a complete complainer mystifies me. Does she not watch her playbacks? Negative negative negative! So she brings the drama? Bravo TV shit at it’s finest! Again another RH show that is unwatchable because of LeeAnne. Would totally continue if they continued with every other woman of RHOD. Sorry LeeAnne! But you are unpleasant and undesirable to watch. You were so disrespectful to Kary who sponsored a vacation that you clearly could not have take if it was on your dime! Oh, and LeeAnne? Don’t rip into TT about the negative comments about you on her blog! She didn’t write them, her followers have, as they view you!
Kameron burying herself up LeeAnne ass when LeeAnne asked her whether she was being a Debbie Downer irritated the crap out of me. Come on Kameron, you can say that with a straight face? (Cue the playback of the eleventy billion negative LeeAnne made from the start of the trip).
Jeez… bad typing… *eleventy billion negative comments LeeAne made….
LeeAnne going around to everyone with her wedding planner in tow begging to be given it all free I’m seriously embarrassed for her but she isn’t. Once again she pulls the i was born poor it’s not my fault I don’t have a trust fund, I just wonder how many of these people are pissed to be backed in a corner on camera.
2nd rant on LeeAnne she complains about everything/everyone and the minute you say anything to her once again it’s I had it rough, my childhood, I’ve tried to kill myself 3 times, plenty of people have had a tough life & gotten though it without money or without throwing it in other’s faces as an excuse for shitty behavior. LeeAnne doesn’t know how to be a real friend…it’s all about her all the time.
Stephanie has always been my favorite and I miss Cary hopefully we will see her soon as a friend of.
Been a silent reader for YEARS. I’m from the Texas beaches south. South Padre to be exact. I’ve enjoyed your re-caps. And agree with most opinions. As in the innocence was captured/ capitalized on most of these housewife situations. They are banking on exploiting failing housewives marriages. ALLEGEDLY! As always in MY opinion. ❤️ Yes