Episode 7 - 7/11 - Discussion - Spoilers

For the first time in several seasons, I have been enjoying this show with what I call "board moderation"! I encourage everyone to consider it! It is truly liberating!

Always in the minority, I called Roberto and Emily pretty early on, but thought both F2s were great!!! This season, the spoilers were so heavy JP that I was really waiting for Ben to emerge and was hopeful, and certain, that he would. However, after this week's show, as much as I was searching, I just did not see him take that leap. I thought JP was incredibly raw and honest in his feelings, almost always with that sweet smile on his face.

I think both guys are fabulous, and as much as I wanted to live in the "minority"again this season, I have to say this one is JPs!! Her blogs and his Vblog seal the deal, if nothing else!

And insults certainly don't help at all......... If you don't like reading a certain posters stuff , you always have the right to block their posts. Easy as that

hooked4 wrote:For the first time in several seasons, I have been enjoying this show with what I call "board moderation"! I encourage everyone to consider it! It is truly liberating!

Always in the minority, I called Roberto and Emily pretty early on, but thought both F2s were great!!! This season, the spoilers were so heavy JP that I was really waiting for Ben to emerge and was hopeful, and certain, that he would. However, after this week's show, as much as I was searching, I just did not see him take that leap. I thought JP was incredibly raw and honest in his feelings, almost always with that sweet smile on his face.

I think both guys are fabulous, and as much as I wanted to live in the "minority"again this season, I have to say this one is JPs!! Her blogs and his Vblog seal the deal, if nothing else!

I thought Ames had the market cornered on 'fabulous'...

richlp wrote:

hooked4 wrote:For the first time in several seasons, I have been enjoying this show with what I call "board moderation"! I encourage everyone to consider it! It is truly liberating!

Always in the minority, I called Roberto and Emily pretty early on, but thought both F2s were great!!! This season, the spoilers were so heavy JP that I was really waiting for Ben to emerge and was hopeful, and certain, that he would. However, after this week's show, as much as I was searching, I just did not see him take that leap. I thought JP was incredibly raw and honest in his feelings, almost always with that sweet smile on his face.

I think both guys are fabulous, and as much as I wanted to live in the "minority"again this season, I have to say this one is JPs!! Her blogs and his Vblog seal the deal, if nothing else!

I thought Ames had the market cornered on 'fabulous'...

Yes.. forget the dead horse. How about that Ames? Loved his red pants.

chicagoowl wrote:

richlp wrote:

hooked4 wrote:For the first time in several seasons, I have been enjoying this show with what I call "board moderation"! I encourage everyone to consider it! It is truly liberating!

Always in the minority, I called Roberto and Emily pretty early on, but thought both F2s were great!!! This season, the spoilers were so heavy JP that I was really waiting for Ben to emerge and was hopeful, and certain, that he would. However, after this week's show, as much as I was searching, I just did not see him take that leap. I thought JP was incredibly raw and honest in his feelings, almost always with that sweet smile on his face.

I think both guys are fabulous, and as much as I wanted to live in the "minority"again this season, I have to say this one is JPs!! Her blogs and his Vblog seal the deal, if nothing else!

I thought Ames had the market cornered on 'fabulous'...

Yes.. forget the dead horse. How about that Ames? Loved his red pants.

I Ames!!!!!!!

Here is one from I Hate Green Beans ... I'm just going to post the part about the 3on1 date and the link to the rest:

http://www.ihategreenbeans.com/2011/07/12/you-dim-sum-you-lose-sum/

Group Date
Lucas
Ames
JP

JP wants nothing to do with a group date and hopes above all else that there will NOT be a romantic theme. Oh if only he had a red paper lantern to wish on!

Naturally, Ashley has decided that the least awkward thing to do would be to take wedding photos with each of the guys since people from all over the world travel to Taiwan to have their wedding photos made. Just as I’m about to write in my notes, “I thought no one had ever heard of this mysterious ‘Taiwan” you speak of Ashley’, I see Ames. In high water cargo pants. With stuffed pockets. And some sort of weird t-shirt.

Inconceivable.

JP whines about how he doesn’t want to see Ashley in a wedding dress next to other guys, but he changes his tune once he is given a modern-day black tuxedo with the largest bow tie you’ve ever seen. This is a huge deal because Lucas has been given a traditional long gold shirt worn by many a Taiwanese man and Ames has been given a powder blue jacket complete with pink ruffled shirt, bedazzled lapel and feathery accents worn by many a drag queen to a commitment ceremony on the upper east side.

First up is Lucas. Since this is a traditional setting, they aren’t allowed to touch or look at each other. FUN DATE! Ashley keeps asking him if he’s having fun and he answers through gritted teeth that he’s having a ball.

Next is Ames. Ever the good sport, he flashes that Ames smile we all love, owns the ruffles and works the rhinestones to produce optimum reflection. He and Ashley are perched in a tree and focus more on not falling out than chemistry between them. All in all, he looks to be having a great time.

Finally, JP steps up in front of an Olin Mills backdrop of Moab, Utah. Even though he got the better costume, JP can’t seem to shake what’s been irritating him all day…that he has to share Ashley. She quickly snaps at him to “BE HAPPY” and “SMILE” or their fake wedding pictures will turn out ugly. JP forces enthusiasm but Ashley can tell that he’s faking it.

At the cocktail party, Ashley hoists up her strapless lime green dress which in turn reveals all her business down below due to the lack of length in the micro-mini. While pulling the dress just enough to cover her money maker, she admits to the camera that the boys didn’t have much fun on the fake wedding shoot as she had hoped.

Ashley: “I totally get it. I mean, when I was dating Brad, it was hard to see him with other girls.”

Really? Do we call what y’all did “dating?” Maybe the people from the magical land of Taiwan do, but I’m not sure that’s what you and Brad were doing.

She decides to have a few minutes of alone time with each suitor.

Ashley: “Did you have fun today?”
Lucas: “Nope. I felt stupid. And foolish. I get that it’s the culture over here, but whatever. I was in a dress.”

Ashley: “Sorry.”
Lucas: “I’m just being honest. No worries. I’m ready to take you home, put you on a horse and ride off into the sunset. What do you say?”

Ashley: “Would be hard to be married a second time?”
Lucas: “No. I miss married life. I want it to be simple. I want to look over in my bed and think, wow…I’m married to her. Now, let’s sway back and forth because you don’t know how to two-step and just hold on to each other for a minute.”

ENTER SIDE BAR CONVERSATION
Something Lucas said struck me and it’s been on my mind to talk about this in the middle of my fun-loving, wacky recap. So here goes.

Anyone who cares for me or has read my “about me” section knows about what I affectionately call “the dark years.” When my husband chose to live a life with another woman, one of the things that got me through that awful time was this website and my readers. Since I don’t feel like crying right now over what a precious gift from above that was, I will move on and get to my point.

Lucas wants a simple life. Oh how I understand that feeling. It doesn’t mean that he doesn’t want fun or adventure. Would he really be on this show if that was the case? Clearly not. From my own experience, I believe it means that he is prepared to live a stripped down version of his previous life and is willing to not sweat the small stuff, but rejoice in the blessings that life already offers. Because you never know when things are going to drastically change in the blink of an eye. Life’s too short to worry about anything but the moment and how to make it better for those around you. I guarantee today’s Lincee is better, stronger and wiser than Lincee six years ago. I have a gut feeling that Lucas is in the same boat and west Texas better watch out because Odessa’s most eligible Bachelor is coming home.

In other words…call me Lucas. I totally get you.

Next up is Ames and the obscurity of the random cargo pants is finally divulged. He had all the pockets stuffed with pictures from back home, including a precious elementary school photo from fourth grade! This is NOT a speculation because during his trip down memory lane, Ames had auspiciously replaced the cargos for a more colorful pant. I love a man who can rock a pair of red chinos. Ashley adores him and so do I.

Last but not least, JP finally gets his one-on-one with his beloved Ashley and decides the best use of this valuable time would be to whine incessantly.

JP: “I’ve watched you go out with three other guys this week and it’s just not faaaaiiiiiirrrrr. I just don’t wanna do it anymooorrrrrreee. Groban doesn’t come home, you kiss other dudes at our wedding photo shoot and that puts me in a bad moooooood. All I do is sit around and think about it and it’s driving me craaaaaaaazy.”

Ashley understands his frustration and rewards him with the date rose. And sweet Ames congratulated him when he came back into the room with the rose boot on his jacket. TEAM AMES!

chicagoowl wrote:

richlp wrote:

hooked4 wrote:For the first time in several seasons, I have been enjoying this show with what I call "board moderation"! I encourage everyone to consider it! It is truly liberating!

Always in the minority, I called Roberto and Emily pretty early on, but thought both F2s were great!!! This season, the spoilers were so heavy JP that I was really waiting for Ben to emerge and was hopeful, and certain, that he would. However, after this week's show, as much as I was searching, I just did not see him take that leap. I thought JP was incredibly raw and honest in his feelings, almost always with that sweet smile on his face.

I think both guys are fabulous, and as much as I wanted to live in the "minority"again this season, I have to say this one is JPs!! Her blogs and his Vblog seal the deal, if nothing else!

I thought Ames had the market cornered on 'fabulous'...

Yes.. forget the dead horse. How about that Ames? Loved his red pants.

Those red pants ROCK!!! Love those!!! I have a pair of J Brand red jeans that I adore...but they have NOTHING on Ames and his red pants!

Pattycake92 wrote:But is it unattractive to Ashley is the real question? Sorry horse! Lol

What I feel may be forgotten is that Ashley didn't witness his attitude with the guys........That might make a big difference!..........

sjcaligurl wrote:Here is one from I Hate Green Beans ... I'm just going to post the part about the 3on1 date and the link to the rest:

http://www.ihategreenbeans.com/2011/07/12/you-dim-sum-you-lose-sum/

Ok, this person is hilarious!! And so spot on. Loves it

sjcaligurl wrote:Here is one from I Hate Green Beans ... I'm just going to post the part about the 3on1 date and the link to the rest:

http://www.ihategreenbeans.com/2011/07/12/you-dim-sum-you-lose-sum/

Group Date
Lucas
Ames
JP

JP wants nothing to do with a group date and hopes above all else that there will NOT be a romantic theme. Oh if only he had a red paper lantern to wish on!

Naturally, Ashley has decided that the least awkward thing to do would be to take wedding photos with each of the guys since people from all over the world travel to Taiwan to have their wedding photos made. Just as I’m about to write in my notes, “I thought no one had ever heard of this mysterious ‘Taiwan” you speak of Ashley’, I see Ames. In high water cargo pants. With stuffed pockets. And some sort of weird t-shirt.

Inconceivable.

JP whines about how he doesn’t want to see Ashley in a wedding dress next to other guys, but he changes his tune once he is given a modern-day black tuxedo with the largest bow tie you’ve ever seen. This is a huge deal because Lucas has been given a traditional long gold shirt worn by many a Taiwanese man and Ames has been given a powder blue jacket complete with pink ruffled shirt, bedazzled lapel and feathery accents worn by many a drag queen to a commitment ceremony on the upper east side.

First up is Lucas. Since this is a traditional setting, they aren’t allowed to touch or look at each other. FUN DATE! Ashley keeps asking him if he’s having fun and he answers through gritted teeth that he’s having a ball.

Next is Ames. Ever the good sport, he flashes that Ames smile we all love, owns the ruffles and works the rhinestones to produce optimum reflection. He and Ashley are perched in a tree and focus more on not falling out than chemistry between them. All in all, he looks to be having a great time.

Finally, JP steps up in front of an Olin Mills backdrop of Moab, Utah. Even though he got the better costume, JP can’t seem to shake what’s been irritating him all day…that he has to share Ashley. She quickly snaps at him to “BE HAPPY” and “SMILE” or their fake wedding pictures will turn out ugly. JP forces enthusiasm but Ashley can tell that he’s faking it.

At the cocktail party, Ashley hoists up her strapless lime green dress which in turn reveals all her business down below due to the lack of length in the micro-mini. While pulling the dress just enough to cover her money maker, she admits to the camera that the boys didn’t have much fun on the fake wedding shoot as she had hoped.

Ashley: “I totally get it. I mean, when I was dating Brad, it was hard to see him with other girls.”

Really? Do we call what y’all did “dating?” Maybe the people from the magical land of Taiwan do, but I’m not sure that’s what you and Brad were doing.

She decides to have a few minutes of alone time with each suitor.

Ashley: “Did you have fun today?”
Lucas: “Nope. I felt stupid. And foolish. I get that it’s the culture over here, but whatever. I was in a dress.”

Ashley: “Sorry.”
Lucas: “I’m just being honest. No worries. I’m ready to take you home, put you on a horse and ride off into the sunset. What do you say?”

Ashley: “Would be hard to be married a second time?”
Lucas: “No. I miss married life. I want it to be simple. I want to look over in my bed and think, wow…I’m married to her. Now, let’s sway back and forth because you don’t know how to two-step and just hold on to each other for a minute.”

ENTER SIDE BAR CONVERSATION
Something Lucas said struck me and it’s been on my mind to talk about this in the middle of my fun-loving, wacky recap. So here goes.

Anyone who cares for me or has read my “about me” section knows about what I affectionately call “the dark years.” When my husband chose to live a life with another woman, one of the things that got me through that awful time was this website and my readers. Since I don’t feel like crying right now over what a precious gift from above that was, I will move on and get to my point.

Lucas wants a simple life. Oh how I understand that feeling. It doesn’t mean that he doesn’t want fun or adventure. Would he really be on this show if that was the case? Clearly not. From my own experience, I believe it means that he is prepared to live a stripped down version of his previous life and is willing to not sweat the small stuff, but rejoice in the blessings that life already offers. Because you never know when things are going to drastically change in the blink of an eye. Life’s too short to worry about anything but the moment and how to make it better for those around you. I guarantee today’s Lincee is better, stronger and wiser than Lincee six years ago. I have a gut feeling that Lucas is in the same boat and west Texas better watch out because Odessa’s most eligible Bachelor is coming home.

In other words…call me Lucas. I totally get you.

Next up is Ames and the obscurity of the random cargo pants is finally divulged. He had all the pockets stuffed with pictures from back home, including a precious elementary school photo from fourth grade! This is NOT a speculation because during his trip down memory lane, Ames had auspiciously replaced the cargos for a more colorful pant. I love a man who can rock a pair of red chinos. Ashley adores him and so do I.

Last but not least, JP finally gets his one-on-one with his beloved Ashley and decides the best use of this valuable time would be to whine incessantly.

JP: “I’ve watched you go out with three other guys this week and it’s just not faaaaiiiiiirrrrr. I just don’t wanna do it anymooorrrrrreee. Groban doesn’t come home, you kiss other dudes at our wedding photo shoot and that puts me in a bad moooooood. All I do is sit around and think about it and it’s driving me craaaaaaaazy.”

Ashley understands his frustration and rewards him with the date rose. And sweet Ames congratulated him when he came back into the room with the rose boot on his jacket. TEAM AMES!

Ames for PRESIDENT!!! :shimmie: :dancedancedanc

I hope Jackie Gordon is taking good care of Ames.

richlp wrote:

hooked4 wrote:For the first time in several seasons, I have been enjoying this show with what I call "board moderation"! I encourage everyone to consider it! It is truly liberating!

Always in the minority, I called Roberto and Emily pretty early on, but thought both F2s were great!!! This season, the spoilers were so heavy JP that I was really waiting for Ben to emerge and was hopeful, and certain, that he would. However, after this week's show, as much as I was searching, I just did not see him take that leap. I thought JP was incredibly raw and honest in his feelings, almost always with that sweet smile on his face.

I think both guys are fabulous, and as much as I wanted to live in the "minority"again this season, I have to say this one is JPs!! Her blogs and his Vblog seal the deal, if nothing else!

I thought Ames had the market cornered on 'fabulous'...

OMG!! I flove Ames and his red pants. He'd fit right in here in the South where I've seen gentlemen wear pants of colors that don't normally appear in nature. But they needed to have SAILBOATS on them or HUNTING DOGS or even the MASCOT FROM YOUR COLLEGE.

True story - the father of one of my BFFs went to GA Tech and showed up to pick us up for a homecoming game wearing...wait for it...

BRIGHT YELLOW CORDUROYS WITH BEES ON THEM...GA Tech being known as the YellowJackets. It took every ounce of self-control and grace that my mother taught me not to fall over laughing.

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