Wow...the Countess was dumped? Why am I not surprised? I have felt a little sorry for her this season. She seems very empty and void of anything real and meaningful. How long can you be happy with a life like she has. You need more than money and a title to make you happy. I did not think that Kelly was wrong to request that her name not be on the list as a co-chair at the charity meeting. But, she did not handle it well. At the same time, I thought Bethenny was way over the top in her reaction to Kelly voicing her concern. It was Bethenny who made a big deal out of it. And, what does it mean to 'come from a place of yes or no'? Give me a break. Just say what you want to say Bethenny, no need to talk in psycho code. So, Kelly asks Bethenny to meet her for a drink so she can set her straight on all manner of important things, but was 30 minutes late? That was just rude, crazy and more than a little self possessed. For the first time, the Bravo 'tease' that we have been seeing all week, was real. It was a real argument between two women who said real things, who meant what they said...no need for Bravo to edite a single word. It was great! Kelly might have thought that it was a good idea...she could just meet Bethenny for a drink, let her know exactly how she felt, get it all off of her chest, set her straight. But man...was she wrong! After being kept waiting for 30 minutes Bethenny was ready and pissed. It was Bethenny who came out looking way better, way smarter, way calmer and way more the victor. Kelly came off looking like she had just been run over by a truck. Kelly was in way over her head and, she knew it. Ramona...what a nut job. She is a walking advertisment for why adults with ADD need to stay on their meds. She was crazy last year and embaressed herself to the point that I was surprised that she came back for season two. I could never understand how a women that crazy could ever married a guy as great as Mario. But last night we saw that yes, Ramona is still crazy and SO IS MARIO. What a PIA he was. Jill should have walked away from him at that party. I was surprised to see Mario ack like such an a$$ but I was also surprised to see that Jill took it for as long as she did. What a party...a great time was had by all! I don't mind Alex & Simon. They may be way over the top when it comes to 'things' and 'status' but they are very up front about that, no surprise. They are perfect for each other. I also like that Simmon is both respectful and affectionate with his children. He may be a metrosexual but, that's OK. I like Jill. To me, she is the most normal of the group. She might be a trophy wife who likes to spend her husbands money but, they seem to care about each other and that's nice to see. She seems to be a good person who is enjoying her life. OK, now you can all see how I spent my Tuesday night...in front of the TV watching a dumb reality show. But, I also got some good exercise last night...I helped the UCONN Womens Basketball team defeat AZ State. Oh, yayagal...I think Bethenny was in the Apprentice, but it was the one season spin-off. It was the Martha Stewart Apprentice show and yes, she came in 2nd. I thought she should have won. sooey sho is starting to think that she watches too much dumb TV.

I'm thrilled for Bethenny. I hope she finally gets the life she has been longing for. Jason seems like a decent guy. I'm glad she had closure with her dad. I am appalled at Jill's behavior this season. What the heck happened to her??? Alex hit the nail on the head by calling her "A mean girl from high school". I don't know why they brought in Sonja, she really doesn't add much to the show. I never thought I'd be saying this but Alex and Simon are the most normal of the bunch this season. New Jersey gals sure started out with a bang (no pun intended lol). Danielle is nuts. I feel so sorry for her daughters.

If anyone is still reading this thread, did it strike any of you as significant at the seating placement? Jill, Bethany and LuAnn on one couch, the rest on the other - do you think that was significant grouping indicating "teams" or simply where they landed when they all went to take a seat? LuAnn was not one of my "favorites" but she sure looked terrific and came off as more "real" in personality than she ever has, I actually liked her last night - a first for me. Divorce seems to suit her in every way, maybe she is finding out she is far happier without The Count. If so, *good* for her!! The very nerve of anyone to break off a marriage via e-mail. Anyone who falls in with Mr. NoCount knowing this is how he handled the mother of his children and the end of the 15 year marriage? Via email?!? They will end up with exactly what they deserve. Product description found stamped on rear end. What a bum. I'm interested to see how Lou Ann comes off next season, I might like her a whole lot more next season. She didn't seem so "I'm a countess and you're not" to me tonight, she struck me as a real person. I'm never going to like Kelly, to me she is a phony. It's ALWAYS somebody else's fault, has anyone ever noticed that? You can never tell if what she says is the truth because she is always the victim when somebody gets upset with her. Romana - without her would there even be a show? *LOL* She's ok, but she has to be willing to take it if she dishes it out and I'm not so sure she is good at taking it. If she keeps up this defensive cat back biting, they are going to take her down, she will look the fool by her own actions. For the first time, I realized that the blond one (terrible with names) is probably the most decent in basic character of the whole lot of them. She and her husband always creeped me out, but I realized tonight that she is an honestly decent person who doesn't go out looking for ill will and doesn't send it out there either - that's more than I can say for the rest of them. I actually liked her - a LOT, tonight. She presented her case against Bethany very well and I suddenly realized she is not one who back bites like the rest of them. Though I can't stand that husband of her's, I cannot begin to imagine how hurt she has been about the comments made about him. And, her (ok. awful) children. She just sits quietly and doesn't throw back like Romana does. She will say what she has to say and then just shuts up. I've know people like that, they have landed on their feet no matter what happened to them, their whole life. Good for her. Bethany - how decent of her to own up to her bad behavior regarding the blonde one - I really admired Bethany for that. I have always admired people who were willing to admit fault when called on bad behavior, expecially if they noticed faults in others and commented on it. It speaks well of Bethany that she owned her poor behavior. Bethany looked seriously worn though, too thin, tired looking, too much make up. I also saw a "softer" side of her, when she admitted she was hurt - I've always liked her, but she came off as too tough with very biting sarcasm, which I love but not when it's used as a sharp tool against others in the social circle. She looked like she badly needed a vacation and about five - eight additional pounds. Jill looked *terrific* didn't she? Good for her for not apologising to that viewer's remark for how she spends her money. Who has the right to determine how another should spend what is theirs?!? I couldnt believe that question. I may not have much much money, but what I have, nobody gave to me, it's what I earned and I'll spend/save/invest it exactly the way I choose. When did being wealthy become such a crime in this country? Sounds like mean spirited envy to me. I felt that to be a reversed snobby question. "Holy catfight!!" is right - can't wait until tonight - Romana is going to have a stroke and her eyeballs will fall right out of her head if she doesn't settle down *LOL* Those New Jersey women? I'm not going to comment on them, they might find out where I live and come after me. God Forbid! I'm ascard of them. I want them to remain on my tv screen, not on my front porch *LOL* I can't begin to believe that I actually watch this show........and enjoy discussing it! Just can't comprehend this. But, I do love it - brain junk food *LOL* I'll only admit it here though, to the rest of the world? Why, I would NEVER be caught DEAD................;)

I do watch. One season of NJ was enough for me though. Even without watch you can't get away from it . NY and OC were my favorites..was about to drop NY but now will see what happens. I liked Alex was also glad to see her open up more ..but you need to pick better battles. I've been wanting Kelly gone since her first season..I've wondered if she's on meds lately or has the Countess been giving her lessons. But underneath she still crazy . Now if they would just get rid of Tamra on OC. This gal's mean and vicious side just keeps growing. I like the BH group best and already see cracks showing.