*No Spoilers* Episode 8 - 7/18 - Bachelorette 9 - Discussion

*No Spoilers* Episode 8 - 7/18 - Bachelorette 9 - Discussion

Hometown dates coming up. Previews really didn't show very much excitement on the visits other than the preview of Des' brother. Not sure if this is part of the hometown episodes or from later episode. Didn't care for him or his attitude as portrayed during Sean's stroll through the roses. Gotta rev up the drama somehow as I like all 4 of the hometown visit guys. As to who goes home, as I am still among the unspoiled, just based on screencaps - I haven't seen too much of Zak in any tropical setting that hasn't already aired. I really will be sad to see any of them go home.

newfiegirl wrote:Hometown dates coming up. Previews really didn't show very much excitement on the visits other than the preview of Des' brother. Not sure if this is part of the hometown episodes or from later episode. Didn't care for him or his attitude as portrayed during Sean's stroll through the roses. Gotta rev up the drama somehow as I like all 4 of the hometown visit guys. As to who goes home, as I am still among the unspoiled, just based on screencaps - I haven't seen too much of Zak in any tropical setting that hasn't already aired. I really will be sad to see any of them go home.

Hi! It's going to be a very touching episode. I'd for sure turn in! Don't let the Nate stuff fool you.

Thanks atem. Was happy to finally see what's going on with Des and Brooks but it looks like she is more into him than he is to her or maybe he is just being more cautious, but that has led to the downfall of a number of bachelors/etts in the past because they were too reserved letting their feeling show. We'll see how this plays out. Was  puzzled that they aired Des saying to Chris H she was in love with Brooks. Usually the lead bachelor/ette keeps saying they are in love with more than one but don't name them (even though they probably did during the filming but it just was not aired). Why now are tptb airing Des saying specific names? Makes me go hmmm! There must be something coming up that ties in with this; in the previews is that why we see Brooks walking through a tropical setting crying and upset; Chris in limo obviously upset; Drew on beach with Des crying; Zak in limo obviously upset. Ahhhh!! All these upset guys but only 3 that I can see have tropical backgrounds which makes me think Zak may be going home after hometowns - Just a guess on my part. I must keep repeating to myself, I will stay unspoiled, I will stay unspoiled.

newfiegirl wrote:Thanks atem. Was happy to finally see what's going on with Des and Brooks but it looks like she is more into him than he is to her or maybe he is just being more cautious, but that has led to the downfall of a number of bachelors/etts in the past because they were too reserved letting their feeling show. We'll see how this plays out. Was  puzzled that they aired Des saying to Chris H she was in love with Brooks. Usually the lead bachelor/ette keeps saying they are in love with more than one but don't name them (even though they probably did during the filming but it just was not aired). Why now are tptb airing Des saying specific names? Makes me go hmmm! There must be something coming up that ties in with this; in the previews is that why we see Brooks walking through a tropical setting crying and upset; Chris in limo obviously upset; Drew on beach with Des crying; Zak in limo obviously upset. Ahhhh!! All these upset guys but only 3 that I can see have tropical backgrounds which makes me think Zak may be going home after hometowns - Just a guess on my part. I must keep repeating to myself, I will stay unspoiled, I will stay unspoiled.

Us so called spoiled people don't get it either.

The hometown dates may reveal some more clues for me to sleuth. Now my problem after that is I will be on holidays away from my TV or computer for the MTA and the FD so I will be recording those episodes. It is going to be difficult to stay unspoiled with media stuff that will be out there after these episodes air, I will probably need blinders on especially in the supermarket checkouts. I am thinking about taking my laptop and finding a wireless connection so I can watch and check in with everyone here. Am I addicted or what? Hubby is not going with me so I will be able to sneak in some bachelorette time.

newfiegirl wrote:The hometown dates may reveal some more clues for me to sleuth. Now my problem after that is I will be on holidays away from my TV or computer for the MTA and the FD so I will be recording those episodes. It is going to be difficult to stay unspoiled with media stuff that will be out there after these episodes air, I will probably need blinders on especially in the supermarket checkouts. I am thinking about taking my laptop and finding a wireless connection so I can watch and check in with everyone here. Am I addicted or what? Hubby is not going with me so I will be able to sneak in some bachelorette time.

  No more addicted than me!

Yeah it is hard to stay un-spoiled... I think it would be fun to read all the other threads on this site, putting the pieces together, actually reading the episode and contestant threads as they happen. But at the same time, I really enjoy not knowing the end of the episode and I love the tension in the Rose Ceremony. I spoiled that one episode about Bryden leaving and that was such a bummer.

I am assuming at this point she picks Brooks as her #1 and we just get to watch the broken-hearted go home one by one. As much as I hated Sean last season for not being sure of who he was picking until the end I guess that was more fun. I really thought he was going to pick lindsey haha.

Hometown dates must be really boring if they are not really showing previews. Ah well still looking forward to it :)

reyla99 wrote:Yeah it is hard to stay un-spoiled... I think it would be fun to read all the other threads on this site, putting the pieces together, actually reading the episode and contestant threads as they happen. But at the same time, I really enjoy not knowing the end of the episode and I love the tension in the Rose Ceremony. I spoiled that one episode about Bryden leaving and that was such a bummer.

I am assuming at this point she picks Brooks as her #1 and we just get to watch the broken-hearted go home one by one. As much as I hated Sean last season for not being sure of who he was picking until the end I guess that was more fun. I really thought he was going to pick lindsey haha.

Hometown dates must be really boring if they are not really showing previews. Ah well still looking forward to it :)

There are previews, but they are online. I wouldn't assume anything with this show!

Ok, sorry to be late to the party... HTDs were a little disappointing for me.

Zak: Ok, is his "family business" really in snow cones?!? Not that it isn't an honorable profession, it is just a little different and had tptb all over it. Based on his date being a little over the top, I was prepared for Zak to be going home. However, I felt a little disconcerted because I felt that the dates for Drew and Chris were a little over the top as well.

Drew: I felt the hand of tptb all over this visit. I know that Melissa is a very integral part of Drew's life and family but I couldn't help but feel that her inclusion in Des' visit was a little exploitative and it made me feel uncomfortable. I wish that Des felt about Drew the same way that he feels about her. I was hoping that Drew and Des' visit would have the feel of Ashley and JP's hometown visit.

Chris: Was I the only one that felt the spinal (not to mention the NASAL) adjustment was a little over the top? I can tell that Des really likes Chris because it wasn't the first time that she has given him something in preparation of their time...the poem, her drawing their significant times, etc...

Brooks: I wish I liked them better as a couple but I just don't see any chemistry. I know that Des "loves" Brooks because she has declared it several times. But,I am not sure if there is a ....but, I'm not "in love" with him that tptb are editing out.  

Preview: I am a little confused about the next episode previewed ... Men Tell All, right? Isn't the F3 show typically before the MTA?!?!

My thoughts...such as they are! :giggle:

LibbyBell wrote:Ok, sorry to be late to the party... HTDs were a little disappointing for me.

Zak: Ok, is his "family business" really in snow cones?!? Not that it isn't an honorable profession, it is just a little different and had tptb all over it. Based on his date being a little over the top, I was prepared for Zak to be going home. However, I felt a little disconcerted because I felt that the dates for Drew and Chris were a little over the top as well.

Drew: I felt the hand of tptb all over this visit. I know that Melissa is a very integral part of Drew's life and family but I couldn't help but feel that her inclusion in Des' visit was a little exploitative and it made me feel uncomfortable. I wish that Des felt about Drew the same way that he feels about her. I was hoping that Drew and Des' visit would have the feel of Ashley and JP's hometown visit.

Chris: Was I the only one that felt the spinal (not to mention the NASAL) adjustment was a little over the top? I can tell that Des really likes Chris because it wasn't the first time that she has given him something in preparation of their time...the poem, her drawing their significant times, etc...

Brooks: I wish I liked them better as a couple but I just don't see any chemistry. I know that Des "loves" Brooks because she has declared it several times. But,I am not sure if there is a ....but, I'm not "in love" with him that tptb are editing out.  

Preview: I am a little confused about the next episode previewed ... Men Tell All, right? Isn't the F3 show typically before the MTA?!?!

My thoughts...such as they are! :giggle:

, not originally.... his parents started the biz a couple of years ago (after all the kids were out of the house) in order to spend more time together and just do something light and fun;) To my understanding, they did well for themselves in the past(financially) and saw this as a form of early retirement while still being active...:Smiley: 

That makes so much more sense! Thanks for letting me know, zwolf. I just didn't know what to make of the way it was presented by tptb.