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Post by karna68 on Jun 10, 2021 12:34:18 GMT
BD marathon all month. They're currently on season 2. I don't remember seeing it when they were waiting on the boat then it was a mess!
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Post by acookertv on Jun 15, 2021 2:37:35 GMT
I have to admit for as long as it took me to warm to this crew and as hard a time as I had telling them apart, they really grew on me. I like the seasons where they all have a hard time telling each other goodbye. But I really wanted a spin off of the cross over trip!
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Post by JustJuls on Jun 15, 2021 6:38:30 GMT
Me too! During tonight's episode I found myself wishing the season would go on longer. I adore Colin. Glenn is in serious running with Capt Lee for my fave Captain. Daisy really really grew on me. Natasha really kicked it up in the end and I appreciate her "low" in tonight's episode. Dani and JL had a lot of PDA but they were also really cute. I don't know how I feel about the whole baby situation. In a way I'm hoping it's not his I could however do without the Ali/Gary/Sydney drama. So over it.
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Post by downsey on Jun 15, 2021 17:57:10 GMT
I really quite enjoyed this season. Glenn is a dude. Finally a good Canadian without evident flaws lol. Daisy is a solid head stew, I liked her. Daisy took a lot of attitude from Natasha but never escalated the situation. Natasha...I did not like her at first and thought her self realization on WWHL was a pr move. However...Natasha seemed sincere the past couple of weeks and as stated above, her "low moment" confession was stellar.
Allie is someone you'd want to work with. Felt sorry for her that she got caught up in Sydney and Gary's ego games. Gary seems like a good worker, good colleague but has a massive defect with regards to women. I believe he thinks hooking up with every woman he can is a game...a game he thinks he does well. Colin is what Gary should aspire to be. Colin is another dude. Colin always seemed to get stuck in whenever people needed a hand. Had great advice for everyone and seemed to have the entire crew's best interest at heart.
Didn't like Sydney at all. AT ALL.
Dani is way to good for JL. JL didn't come across very bright to me.
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Post by acookertv on Jun 15, 2021 18:31:48 GMT
I think the two people this season who were most in touch with what they wanted and in many ways were the most honest about it were Gary and Dani.
Gary didn't want to do anything but work hard, have fun, and get laid. He accomplished all three. Allie made the mistake of thinking he wanted more than just messing around, and that let things get messy. But in truth, she should have been smart enough to understand that when he hooked up with Sydney right away and then pursued her, he was merely looking for hook ups. Gary and Sydney no question about it had egos they put on display and wanted to mess with others for attention. But truly - Allie suffered the same thing. She liked getting attention from Gary and needed people to see she was getting more attention than Sydney. She finally figured it out, but it took a long time, and a lot of work from Daisy to help her see it.
And Dani - I truly believe that she showed up knowing she was ready to have a baby and was looking for sperm. She made so many comments about wanting to mess around with JL and if a baby happened it happened that I have a hard time believing it was not intentional for her. Whether JL is the father of her baby or not I think she was looking for a cost effective sperm donor, and she found one.
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Post by JustJuls on Jun 15, 2021 18:35:49 GMT
On WWHL Capt Glenn said he thought the baby was JL's and Daisy wouldn't answer. I just hope JL is part of the babies life.
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Post by acookertv on Jun 15, 2021 18:44:35 GMT
I'm a little mixed on it. On the one hand, I want every child to grow up with two loving parents. On the other hand, I do think Daisy was dropping a lot of hints that she was setting out to be a single mom, and I know a few women who've done that very effectively so I can't frown on it. I hope that whoever the father is, he's fine with the arrangement whatever it is. But if she's intent on being a single mom and is devoted to giving the baby a great life -- some people do it better on their own.
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Post by JustJuls on Jun 15, 2021 19:04:14 GMT
That just doesn't seem very fair to JL....unless he said "ok, I'll be your sperm donor and won't have anything to do with my child" - either he is choosing to not be in the child's life or she is asking him not to be. Either way...bummer. Single mother's are the best, most strongest, kick ass amazing women on the planet. But that doesn't mean the child shouldn't know their daddy. His mom didn't seem like the type that would be ok not being in her grandchild's life. I really liked Dani and I support her in her single mother journey but I do hope she's not pushing him away just because she wanted to be a single mom.
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Post by acookertv on Jun 15, 2021 19:09:24 GMT
It's a complicated thing, no question about it. There are so many details that we can't be privy to that I don't see a point in really judging or getting wrapped up in it.
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Post by JustJuls on Jun 15, 2021 19:23:23 GMT
Yes! I'll wait until I have more information to fully judge them all
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Post by karna68 on Jun 22, 2021 12:13:31 GMT
BD Med season 1 on today. I kinda miss Captain Mark!
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Post by acookertv on Jun 22, 2021 12:20:09 GMT
Bravo announced that each episode of Below Deck Med will premiere a week ahead of time on Peacock and I discovered last night that it's a week early On Demand as well. Malia is still trying her best to be Sandy Jr. I like the new cast members - and good news the new chief stew loves a good tablescape!
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Post by JustJuls on Jun 22, 2021 18:17:22 GMT
Did you guys watch the reunion for Sailing Yacht? JL didn't show. Next week Andy tracks him down for a one on one. Sounds like the majority of the cast didn't have a whole lot of respect for JL DURING the taping and certainly not now. Next week Andy asks Dani if JL is the father....
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Post by acookertv on Jun 22, 2021 18:26:30 GMT
I thought it was an interesting reunion. I liked that both Daisy and Gary were willing to be totally honest. I think their willingness to call people out made it easier for everyone else to be honest. It annoyed me that they spent as much time as they did on how many pieces of pita were served - but I did like Glenn trying to go back there when the questions got uncomfortable for him!
I also question the real reason they gave for JL not being there. I think he knew it would be uncomfortable and took the cowardly way out. If Colin could figure out how to get out of the jungle to be there, JL could have worked it out!
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Post by JustJuls on Jun 22, 2021 19:31:44 GMT
Glenn was the best! His laid back personality just makes me smile. It's going to be hard going from him straight into Capt Sandy. I don't know if I can do it
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Post by acookertv on Jun 22, 2021 20:27:37 GMT
I'd like for Bravo to develop some sort of yachting competition show where Glen could show once and for all that he's far superior to Sandy!
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Post by JustJuls on Jun 22, 2021 22:50:28 GMT
I'd like for Bravo to develop some sort of yachting competition show where Glen could show once and for all that he's far superior to Sandy! We are that competition. And he has already won
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Post by acookertv on Jun 23, 2021 2:09:14 GMT
Just finished watching the second part of the reunion. I have lots of thoughts, and I recognize that I may change my mind but here’s what I think right now.-
I think this baby came into the world with the misfortune of two immature and somewhat selfish parents. I think she’s the innocent victim of poor communication.
IMO, it was reasonable and fair for JL to ask for a paternity test. I’d guess his parents advised him to do it - I don’t think he could think of that on his own. When asked for it, I think Dani overreacted thinking that his asking was denying he was the father, I don’t think it was - I think it was for legal protection. But they misunderstood each other and it went south from there. And JLs mom did NOT help matters. If he becomes a part of the baby’s life, it should be with an agreement that his mom has very limited grandmother duties!
Part of me feels bad for Dani. But I can’t shake how many times she talked about wanting a baby, saying whatever happens happens, etc. Now, it seems like she is trying to paint herself as a victim. But she knew who JL was from the get go. If she truly is surprised by all this, she just wasn’t paying attention!
It’s tough Both of them are acting for themselves and not for the baby who is now in this world. That part is a shame.
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Post by JustJuls on Jun 23, 2021 6:15:04 GMT
JL broke my heart at the end. He said everything right. Everything. I completely agree that it was poor communication. I think that emotions were running SUPER high and they both spoke quick towards each other and without thinking. I also agree that JL's mom probably played a huge roll (and still is) in asking for the paternity test and even possibly swaying JL's mind on who Dani was (is). I can't FATHOM why the DNA test wasn't done though. Covid? Because of the distance between them? Shoot...I think Bravo would have paid for it and a flight for JL! That part has me seriously confused. I can understand why Dani would be hurt at him asking for the test.... she knows in her heart that he was the only guy she was with during that time...and we do too BUT...get over it. It's not the end of the world for him to question it. It's certainly not worth having your daughter grow up without a dad. He's willing to move to Australia. He wants his child. It will be on Dani if this sweet baby girl grows up without a dad. EDIT TO ADD: Some where out there is my 10,000th post!!! I missed it...but this is my 10,001!
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Post by acookertv on Jun 23, 2021 10:58:46 GMT
Yay 10,001!!!!!
I can understand the INITIAL reaction of Dani being upset by him asking for the test. There is an implication there that she was sleeping around, so I get that as a first instinct. However, after the initial reaction, I would think she'd step back to understand that it's not unusual for a man to ask for that - after they finished filming they went their separate ways and he has no idea what happened in her life (neither do we!). So after the initial anger, doing the test is way to ensure the girl has a father. The only reasons to be against it then are either if there actually is question as to who the father is and she's lying OR if she truly did use him as a sperm donor. In other words, she only makes herself look bad by resisting the request.
I think a big problem in all of this is that it's playing out on TV with people who are worried about their public images. I do have to give Andy credit for the way he handled the questions. He does not always respect the seriousness of a situation like this, and this time he did. He showed a lot of sensitivity to the whole thing and made sure not to add to the tension.
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Post by karna68 on Jun 23, 2021 11:51:19 GMT
BD Med season 2. Sandy has micro managed since the beginning, geez!
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Post by JustJuls on Jun 23, 2021 16:31:57 GMT
Yay 10,001!!!!! I can understand the INITIAL reaction of Dani being upset by him asking for the test. There is an implication there that she was sleeping around, so I get that as a first instinct. However, after the initial reaction, I would think she'd step back to understand that it's not unusual for a man to ask for that - after they finished filming they went their separate ways and he has no idea what happened in her life (neither do we!). So after the initial anger, doing the test is way to ensure the girl has a father. The only reasons to be against it then are either if there actually is question as to who the father is and she's lying OR if she truly did use him as a sperm donor. In other words, she only makes herself look bad by resisting the request. I think a big problem in all of this is that it's playing out on TV with people who are worried about their public images. I do have to give Andy credit for the way he handled the questions. He does not always respect the seriousness of a situation like this, and this time he did. He showed a lot of sensitivity to the whole thing and made sure not to add to the tension. Not only that but I think Andy aided in helping JL see and hear things and come to certain conclusions. However at the end I was disappointed to see that there still hasn't been any communication between Dani and JL. Very sad indeed.
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Post by downsey on Jun 23, 2021 18:16:30 GMT
Sydney...looked shook lol Interestingly she admitted that she was jealous and didn't want to look like she didn't get "the guy" on a tv show. She stated it like it was a justified action but as Allie said, she must be so embarrassed.
JL wasn't good enough for Dani. So...bad on Dani, I guess. JL is a sheltered little boy who forgot that choices have consequences. Always wrap up...a good Canadian always wears a toque (as we were taught growing up). Not being in contact is a telling sign. Dani is all for a dna test as long as JL pays for it (cause you know...crib, diapers, foot ect). JL hasn't followed up. Seems to me that JL/Mom is worried about Dani requesting child support. Maybe JL/Mom are worried that Dani "got" pregnant so that she could get a green card and move to the US??? Doesn't sound at all like Dani is interested in moving to the US. Not everyone is interested in living in the US. I took JL's interview as an attempt to soften his image but it looked like he was just mouthing words.
I really don't know if I'm ready for more Sandy and Malia.
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Post by acookertv on Jun 23, 2021 18:34:47 GMT
There is a whole lot about the comments that JL's mom has made which is not helpful to the situation. That said, she's not completely out of left field in SOME of the things she said. Dani made several comments on the show about messing around and what happens happens. I remember REALLY noticing it right after it was announced on social media that she was pregnant. So I can understand how an overprotective mom would hear a woman say those things and jump to the conclusion that Dani used JL and very much intended to get pregnant during the season. That does NOT excuse her taking her comments to social media. But I can understand where the thoughts came from
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Post by acookertv on Jun 29, 2021 13:20:40 GMT
Time to spend each Tuesday blasting Capt Sandy again! I rewatched most of the premiere episode last night and also watched WWHL with Sandy. On WWHL, she said that she would have preferred that the chef stay with the crew and they could have put him on a bench with a sous chef so he could give instructions on what needed to be done. Hearing that and then rewatching her conversation with him shows what a useless leader she is! As he was telling her that he'd hurt his knee and couldn't do the work, she just kept on saying "So what do you want to do". She didn't guide the conversation at all. If she wanted him to stay and get him help, why didn't she mention that????
I can't figure out if Sandy likes for things to fall apart for the drama on TV, or if she just doesn't know how to lead, but either way, she stinks!
Also notable from WWHL, Sandy was asked how she'd handle various situations Glen and Lee were in for their seasons, including the guest who jumped off the boat on Capt Lee's season. Sandy said she's never talk to a guest like Lee did, that guests sometimes want to swim, and she'd have sent crew in to swim with her. I thought it was notable because for years Capt Lee has been adamant resisting any comment about decisions that Sandy has made. I thought she showed a lack of class to not return the favor. I'd love it if her not doing that would lead to Lee commenting the next time Sandy screws up ... but I think he's too classy to do it.
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Post by downsey on Jun 29, 2021 14:31:51 GMT
Also notable from WWHL, Sandy was asked how she'd handle various situations Glen and Lee were in for their seasons, including the guest who jumped off the boat on Capt Lee's season. Sandy said she's never talk to a guest like Lee did, that guests sometimes want to swim, and she'd have sent crew in to swim with her. I thought it was notable because for years Capt Lee has been adamant resisting any comment about decisions that Sandy has made. I thought she showed a lack of class to not return the favor. I'd love it if her not doing that would lead to Lee commenting the next time Sandy screws up ... but I think he's too classy to do it. I thought Sandy would quote "Maritime Law"
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Post by karna68 on Jun 29, 2021 14:41:00 GMT
Not even watching. I rewatched the early seasons and she is bad. Much rather watch Captain Lee!
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Post by JustJuls on Jun 29, 2021 17:23:17 GMT
I'm only watching to get to know a new crew. I cringed every time Sandy was on my screen.
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Post by holly on Jul 2, 2021 5:20:39 GMT
I made it less than halfway through the first episode, & realized I just don’t have it in me to watch another season with Captain Lurk & that brat Malia. I can’t do it.
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Post by pasnowbunny2 on Jul 6, 2021 2:35:20 GMT
I took 1 look at Sandy with Malia and threw up in my mouth...delete & remove from future recordings.
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