Episode 7 - 7/08 - Bachelorette 9 - Discussion - Spoilers

ZevirahWolf wrote:

DKWillis wrote:Just a little confused here....So the 2-1 date w/Drew & Zak instead of 1 getting the rose/1 eliminated they both get a rose?  If Chris & Brooks 1-1 dates they get a rose leaving Mike G eliminated on his 1-1? The f4 are Brooks Chris Drew & Zak. Am l making sense of this ep.

Yes;) The 2-on-1 date is just a simple Group Date. The episode before the HTD usually consist of (3) 1-on-1 dates and (1) group date, Usually there are at least 6 contestants still around at that point, but Des only had 5 (thus having only 2 ppl left for the GD-> the guys who had their 1-on-1s the previous week)

The 1-on-1 dates in Madeira that Chris, Brooks and Michael G get...there is no rose. It's just a 1-on-1 date. The 2-on-1 date on the other hand, I think (I might be wrong) there is a rose to be handed out, so don't know whether Drew or Zak gets it. But in the end, it will be Chris, Brooks, Zak and Drew :)

nymeria wrote:

ZevirahWolf wrote:

DKWillis wrote:Just a little confused here....So the 2-1 date w/Drew & Zak instead of 1 getting the rose/1 eliminated they both get a rose?  If Chris & Brooks 1-1 dates they get a rose leaving Mike G eliminated on his 1-1? The f4 are Brooks Chris Drew & Zak. Am l making sense of this ep.

Yes;) The 2-on-1 date is just a simple Group Date. The episode before the HTD usually consist of (3) 1-on-1 dates and (1) group date, Usually there are at least 6 contestants still around at that point, but Des only had 5 (thus having only 2 ppl left for the GD-> the guys who had their 1-on-1s the previous week)

The 1-on-1 dates in Madeira that Chris, Brooks and Michael G get...there is no rose. It's just a 1-on-1 date. The 2-on-1 date on the other hand, I think (I might be wrong) there is a rose to be handed out, so don't know whether Drew or Zak gets it. But in the end, it will be Chris, Brooks, Zak and Drew :)

Correct, I actually wonder if she gives roses to both of the guys on the 2-on-1 since by that point she would know that they are both F4,(remember she already wanted to send Michael G home on his 2-on-1....) I believe this GD/2-on-1 is going to be like the on Sean's season where all 3 girls were pretty much a dead-lock for the HTDs.
I doubt, this was a hard decision for her, TBH.

ZevirahWolf wrote:

nymeria wrote:

ZevirahWolf wrote:

DKWillis wrote:Just a little confused here....So the 2-1 date w/Drew & Zak instead of 1 getting the rose/1 eliminated they both get a rose?  If Chris & Brooks 1-1 dates they get a rose leaving Mike G eliminated on his 1-1? The f4 are Brooks Chris Drew & Zak. Am l making sense of this ep.

Yes;) The 2-on-1 date is just a simple Group Date. The episode before the HTD usually consist of (3) 1-on-1 dates and (1) group date, Usually there are at least 6 contestants still around at that point, but Des only had 5 (thus having only 2 ppl left for the GD-> the guys who had their 1-on-1s the previous week)

The 1-on-1 dates in Madeira that Chris, Brooks and Michael G get...there is no rose. It's just a 1-on-1 date. The 2-on-1 date on the other hand, I think (I might be wrong) there is a rose to be handed out, so don't know whether Drew or Zak gets it. But in the end, it will be Chris, Brooks, Zak and Drew :)

Correct, I actually wonder if she gives roses to both of the guys on the 2-on-1 since by that point she would know that they are both F4,(remember she already wanted to send Michael G home on his 2-on-1....) I believe this GD/2-on-1 is going to be like the on Sean's season where all 3 girls were pretty much a dead-lock for the HTDs.
I doubt, this was a hard decision for her, TBH.

Completely agree with that. I am positive the producers told her to keep Michael for whatever reason (probably more drama or time filler). I dislike him. Just saying.

nymeria wrote:

ZevirahWolf wrote:

nymeria wrote:

ZevirahWolf wrote:

DKWillis wrote:Just a little confused here....So the 2-1 date w/Drew & Zak instead of 1 getting the rose/1 eliminated they both get a rose?  If Chris & Brooks 1-1 dates they get a rose leaving Mike G eliminated on his 1-1? The f4 are Brooks Chris Drew & Zak. Am l making sense of this ep.

Yes;) The 2-on-1 date is just a simple Group Date. The episode before the HTD usually consist of (3) 1-on-1 dates and (1) group date, Usually there are at least 6 contestants still around at that point, but Des only had 5 (thus having only 2 ppl left for the GD-> the guys who had their 1-on-1s the previous week)

The 1-on-1 dates in Madeira that Chris, Brooks and Michael G get...there is no rose. It's just a 1-on-1 date. The 2-on-1 date on the other hand, I think (I might be wrong) there is a rose to be handed out, so don't know whether Drew or Zak gets it. But in the end, it will be Chris, Brooks, Zak and Drew :)

Correct, I actually wonder if she gives roses to both of the guys on the 2-on-1 since by that point she would know that they are both F4,(remember she already wanted to send Michael G home on his 2-on-1....) I believe this GD/2-on-1 is going to be like the on Sean's season where all 3 girls were pretty much a dead-lock for the HTDs.
I doubt, this was a hard decision for her, TBH.

Completely agree with that. I am positive the producers told her to keep Michael for whatever reason (probably more drama or time filler). I dislike him. Just saying.

Me too!!  I think that Michael G is a condescending, "holier than thou" jerk with an overblown ego.

Could we please, have the cap of the guys on the boat with Desiree?

I don't know if there is a clearer pic elsewhere:

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Notice no big drama in this one!

Whenever I think of that cap of her and Brooks on that peak, it tells me how much she trusts him to do that!

atem wrote:Could we please, have the cap of the guys on the boat with Desiree?

I don't know if there is a clearer pic elsewhere:

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I meant to post these here as well:

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When will the TV Guide episode description for the Home Town Dates come out?

Here's a description of the toboggan rides that Des will do on a 1-1 date with Michael G. (per the previews)

Toboggan Rides -- By far the most entertaining rides on the island are on the two- or three-passenger toboggans, which resemble big wicker baskets resting on wooden runners. You get into one of the cushioned passenger seats for a ride down the slippery-smooth cobblestones, which takes about 20 minutes to reach Funchal. Runners are greased with suet to make them go smoother. Trained sled drivers run alongside the sled. If the sled starts to go too fast, they can hop on the back of it and slow it down. Originally, these sleds were used to transport produce from Monte to Funchal. But over the years tourists began to request rides in them, and an island attraction was born. When you pass Terreiro da Luta, a point along the way of your ride (at a height of 875m/2,870 ft.), you'll enjoy a panoramic view of Funchal and see monuments to Zarco and Our Lady of Peace.

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Here's info about walking / hiking in Madeira, which is a 1-1 date with Brooks.

Levada Walks Madeira and Porto Santo
What better way can there be to see Madeira and experience its nature than by foot?
With dramatic and challenging routes over wild forestry mountains, through tunnels and under waterfalls and with breathtaking natural beauty all around, Levada Walking the island a never-ending pleasure.

Madeira is a volcanic Island and considered to be one of the best in the world when it comes to walking, trekking or hiking. With a breathtaking natural beauty, Madeira offers a variety of walking paths around the Island, all abundant with picturesque landscapes of steep green valleys.
Levada Walks are the most well known. Levadas are man-made water channels designed to carry water from excess rainfall in the interior to the agricultural fields that extend all around the island. They are public property, along which anyone may enjoy a walk. The building of these remarkable channels started in the 15th century; suspended by ropes men hammered and tunneled many miles through solid rock many slaves and convicts died in their construction.
The first channels were built from wooden planks, then as water demand grew these channels were extended and better techniques were applied and built in solid masonry. They are managed by a Levadeiro; a person in charge of maintaining the levadas and who distributes the water to each landowner. The most recent Levadas to be built were Levada do Norte and the Levada dos Tornos completed in 1970, an important project commissioned by the Portuguese government being mainly to provide hydroelectric power. Levada walking has become popular since the 1980s. All offer amazing scenery and whilst some are easy to walk there are more challenging routes built along Madeira’s high cliffs that cut through the Laurisilva Forest.

This pre-historic woodland has the greatest natural value and biological diversity with a wide variety of rare flora and fauna. Worldwide the Madeira ancient Laurisilva forest is regarded as the largest of its kind and was classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999.

It’s recommended that prospective walkers study the routes before exploring Madeira as there are a few challenging locations and tunnels not recommended for adventurers who are prone to vertigo or without proper equipment. Many guided walking tours are available all the year round, fully equipped and first aid trained, highly recommended for the inexperienced.

For your convenience and safety, the Madeira Walking Festival was created to suit all tastes and abilities. This is an annual event organised by the Madeira Tourism Board and directed by Terry Marsh, an award-winning travel writer and photographer.

I was looking for info about the boat ride to a deserted island where Des goes on a 1-1 with Chris and found this one. There are probably many others:

"Here is a good old fashioned boat, called "Ventura do Mar", that will take you out to the desertas islands for the day. A chance to see the worlds rarest seal and to explore this natural park. The trip to the islands lasts 3.5 hours and you get the chance to see dolphins and whales. This is a whole day event and the price includes a meal at lunch time and all drinks. This trip is normally done on Fridays and you can also go out to see dolphins and whales, either in the morning or the afternoon, on any other day of the week. They also organise diving trips to the Desertas islands and at the most eastern point of Madeira, Ponta do São Lourenço. For bird watching enthusiasts, they also do specialised birdwatching trips.

The Desertas island trip is quite popular and lasts the whole day. The 3.5 hours journey to the islands will give you the chance to observe dolphins, whales and marine birds. Once there, you get to swim in the crystal clear waters, followed by a typical meal onboard. After lunch you get to go out and explore one of these islands, which is now a nature reserve. A really delightful day out. The trip may be cancelled if weather does not permit it."