Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Boy Drama



From Atlantic City to Germany...     

Date #1 (Alone Date) Chris – Something in German…
Chris met up with Desiree to explore the town with a language dictionary and a map. 

Their date must not have been that exciting because the cameras flashed to the guys in the hotel.  Bryden kept complaining and decided that he was going to go home.  So he decided to go out to find Desiree on her date to tell her – Seriously?  Couldn’t he wait until her date ended?

Back to Des and Chris, they were having a good time – eating, exploring, dancing, dressing up and laughing.

Bryden’s tactic for finding Desiree was to ask random strangers (who speak English) if they have seen cameras filming in town.  He finally found them and stole Desiree away from Chris to breakup with her.  Her response “so are you leaving right now?  I guess it was a long plane ride and you had a long time to think…”  She told the cameras that it hurts and she isn’t going to let it affect her date with Chris (said with tears streaming down her face).  As expected Chris and Desiree spent some time talking about the departure during their date when they should have been enjoying their stein of beer! 

The date wrapped up with a romantic dinner at a palace.  They talked about the usual…what are you looking for?  After she got done telling him how she needs someone who is expressive.  He conveniently pulled out a poem that he wrote about her when he was on the plane.  – Did he watch Trista & Ryan’s season?  No surprise…he received Rose #1!

Chris told the camera, with confidence, that he is slowly falling in love with Desiree and that he can see that Desiree is falling in love with him too.  – Hopefully he is right or he will be in for a shock!
 
Date #2 (Group Date) Juan, James, Casey, Zak, Brooks, Drew, Mikey - Will you climb the highest mountain for me?
Desiree brought the guys out to a mountain to play in the snow.  They headed up the mountain in a gondola to the highest peak on the mountain.  Once they got to the top of the mountain they yodeled with a professional.  From there they moved onto sledding down what looked like a LONG ski run. 

After playing in the sun, Desiree took the guys to an igloo hotel for cocktails.  Brooks pulled her aside for alone time and told her how he tried “being in the moment” during the date.  She must like him because she barely let him finish talking and stole a kiss!  Mikey used his alone time to make mini snowmen.  He wasted too much time playing….he got interrupted by Zak and his yodeling skills.  James irritated the guys by talking so confidently about his standing with Des.  During James’ alone time Brooks decided to spy on them – weird!  Rose #2 went to the peeping Tom (aka Brooks)


Date #3 (Two on One Date) Michael & Ben – Let’s heat things up!
On the way to meet Desiree Michael told the camera that his plan for the date is to send Ben home!

The date started off with the usual back and forth competitive conversation.  Desiree informed them that their date would be the polar bear plunge.  She missed out last season so though that she would include it in her season.  Just Kidding!  Her plan was to take them out in a hot tub boat.  The hot tub conversation went back to the competitive dialog between the two boys. 

Back at the hotel the guys were gossiping about something James had said to Mikey.  That if he gets sent home that he will stand a good chance at being the Bachelor.  All of the “good guys” created a plan to confront Des with the information at the cocktail party.

Dinner with the two boys started off awkward.  Michael called out Ben in front of Desiree asking him why he doesn’t get along with the other guys.  The date continued with Michael slamming Ben until Ben excused himself from dinner.  Desiree told Michael that he made her feel uncomfortable.  Desiree found Ben and talked to him.  Ben defended himself gracefully.  After Ben’s explanation Des pulled Michael aside to find out why he has so many issues with Ben.  Rose #3 went to Michael.  Ben left pissed off and refused Desiree’s offer to walk him out. 

Conversation with Chris:
Desiree admitted to falling for some of the guys.  When asked if she could kiss one guy right now she said Brooks.  Chris asked her about Bryden.  Desiree admitted to the Bryden event raising some concerns for her.  Chris rubbed it in by saying “how terrible would it be if you were left in the end with one of the guys making the decision to leave?”  When asked if she knew whom she would be sending home she responded by telling him that she is 100% on her decision and wouldn’t need a cocktail party.

Rose Ceremony:

Rose #4 – Zak
Rose #5 – Casey
Rose #6 – Juan
Rose #7 – Drew
Rose #8 – James


Mikey was sent home irritated that James got a rose.

Name
Bachelor #1
Bachelor #2
Bachelor #3
Bachelor #4
Julie
Drew
Brooks
Brandon
Zak
Jamie
Brooks
Chris
Nick M.
Dan
Shaundy
Dan
Brandon
Brad
Drew
Natalie
Brandon
Drew
Robert
Dan
Nick
Dan
Bryden
Chris
Brian
Amy
Dan
Drew
Brooks
Michael
Kim
Brooks
Drew
Chris
Dan
Michelle
Michael
Brooks
Dan
Brandon
Allison
Drew
Brandon
Brooks
Ben
Melissa*
Ben
Drew
Zak
Juan

*Note:  Voted but didn’t watch the show.

Monday, June 17, 2013

No Losses!


Before the dates began, Chris informed the guys “The journey around the world begins in Atlantic City!”  Apparently the mansion wasn’t good enough.

Date #1 (Alone Date) Brad – Let our love shine through
The date started with fun on the boardwalk – games, saltwater taffy, chocolate, and fun.  Next stop was a picnic lunch on a large sandcastle. 

During dinner Des did her best to find out if there was a connection with Brad.  They clearly had trouble conversing at dinner.  Desiree suggested going up to the lookout tower where she decided to dump him. – Really??  At the top of the tower…  Of course he went home crying to his son!

Date #2 (Group Date) Brooks, Bryden, Zak, Kasey, Drew, Juan, Mikey, Ben, Michael, Chris - I’m looking for my Mr. Right
The guys met Desiree at Boardwalk Hall for a Mr. America pageant. – Who comes up with these dates???  They brought in a gay pageant coach to instruct the guys.  The guys started by picking their talent from a table of props (guitar, drums, heels, etc.).  While the boys were playing with their props, Miss. America quizzed the guys with interview questions.  Finally, the boys were presented with a rack full of swimsuits to choose from for the swimsuit competition (let’s just say…there were many different sizes and shapes to chose from).  After practicing Chris informed the guys that the actual Mr. America pageant would take place in front of a live audience – of course!!! 

The Bachelorette’s Mr. America pageant began with the interview portion of the competition.  Most of the guys answered the questions well until Mikey decided to “get his message across that he is sensitive.”  The next portion was to see their talent.  About the only guy with true talent was Zak W with a guitar serenade.  The final round of the swimsuit completion was so quick that you may have missed it if you blinked.

The Bachelorette’s Mr. America 2013 title went to Kasey!  The first runner up was Zak, and the second runner up was Brooks. 

After the pageant they all went to an indoor hotel pool area for cocktails and conversation.   Ben spent his time irritating the guys by having his one on one time near the guys.  Ben and his irritating qualities impressed Desiree.  Zak used his alone time to continue to show his talent.  Apparently it worked because he received Rose #1.  Bryden didn’t get any alone time and told the camera “ it’s an issue that I now have to address and it’s not like I will just wait and see what happens anymore.  It’s more serious than that.” – What exactly does that mean?

Date #3 (Alone Date) James – Can our love weather the storm?
James spent the night prior to their date taking a bubble bath, drinking wine, and eating chocolate covered strawberries!!!

Desiree decided to take James on a Red Cross guided helicopter tour of the damage that Hurricane Sandy left behind.  Wow!  www.redcross.org/donate

As if the tour wasn’t enough to make you shed a tear, they met up with a couple that described the event and showed them their home that was damaged in the storm.  Desiree came up with a wonderful idea to give the couple her romantic dinner date in Atlantic City!  - Shed a tear yet?

At the low-key dinner that Desiree and James shared, James told her that he cheated on a girlfriend in college.  She questioned him to make sure that he has moved on and wouldn’t do it again.  She appreciated his honesty.

After dinner they surprised the Hurricane Sandy couple on their dinner date to give them one more surprise.  A private concert!  Desiree surprised James with Rose #2!

Cocktail Party:
Bryden tells the camera that if Desiree offers him a rose he doesn’t know if he will accept it because he hasn’t had alone time with her.  Michael impressed Desiree by making a poem out of her name.  Bryden shares his threat with the other Bachelors – Dumbass!  Chris shared concerns about being in the friend zone and Desiree proved him wrong with a kiss.  Bryden finally got his alone time and shared his thoughts with Desiree. - Seriously?

Rose Ceremony:

Rose #3 – Chris
Rose #4 – Brooks
Rose #5 – Juan
Rose #6 – Drew
Rose #7 – Michael
Rose #8 – Ben
Rose #9 – Kasey
Rose #10 – Bryden (He delays, but then accepts the rose)
Rose #12 - Mikey

Zach sent home in disbelief!

No one lost a Bachelor this week!!!  Woohoo!!!

Name
Bachelor #1
Bachelor #2
Bachelor #3
Bachelor #4
Julie
Drew
Brooks
Brandon
Zak
Jamie
Brooks
Chris
Nick M.
Dan
Shaundy
Dan
Brandon
Brad
Drew
Natalie
Brandon
Drew
Robert
Dan
Nick
Dan
Bryden
Chris
Brian
Amy
Dan
Drew
Brooks
Michael
Kim
Brooks
Drew
Chris
Dan
Michelle
Michael
Brooks
Dan
Brandon
Allison
Drew
Brandon
Brooks
Ben
Melissa*
Ben
Drew
Zak
Juan
*Note:  Voted but didn’t watch the show.