Season 4 Episode 13 Finale Recap

Let me start by saying....yes I know this is over a week late, my plate has been very full. Enjoy.
Starting with Jeana:
If you recall episode 12 ended with Jeana about to go on a blind date. That is where we pick up. Her date is Allen. He resides in AZ. They are heading to the St. Regis for her birthday. They make small talk over dinner.
Next Vicki:
Briana stops by her moms office to discuss joining the Army - Nursing program. Briana is upset that she was the only one there w/o a parent. Vicki didn't attend - she thought it was just passing conversation. The conversation then turns to Colby. Yes they did break up, actually he broke up with her. They met in high school as Juniors, they were together 5 yrs. She hasn't talked to Colby since, he totally broke her heart. She is doing this for herself, not for Colby. She hopes for Germany in September 2009.
Now Lynne:
Raquel is asking for gas $$$ from her sister. And little sister won't give it. Then she goes to her mom. Lynne asks her about getting a job. Then the possibility of going to school.
We are now at the entire cast end of season party:
Vicki is hosting it at The Cliffs in Laguna Beach.
Simon pulls Tamra aside along with the kids (her bday) and Simon gives Tamra a beautiful 10 caret diamond bracelet - $35,000. Bling Bling Tamra. You are very lucky, it pays to be the hottest housewife!
Tammy Knickerbocker shows up with her boyfriend and 2 daughters.
Lauri and her entire family are in attendance as well.
Gretchen's dad reads a note from Jeff - in short he got her a motorcycle - pink.
Kimberly from season 1 shows up as well.
Jo & Slade show up as well.
To sum it all up:

1. Lauri and George "with seven kids to parent, Lauri & George still have not taken their honeymoon.
   Ashley hopes to launch her skincare line later this year. She is currently attending broadcasting school.
   Josh was released from jail and entered a sober living facility. He's been sober for eight months.
   Lynne finally got tough and took Raquel's car away....for three weeks.
   Raquel finally got a job as an Assistant manger at a boutique....and got her car back
   Alexa turned 16 and is asking for a car in her style....a Range Rover
   Vicki received a second Rolex, not from Donn but from her peers in the insurance industry.
   Briana's plan to join the Army is on hold. She is exploring other employment options.
   Michael became the first one in his family to earn a college degree.
   Tamra no longer wants a pink motorcycle.
   Simon's tequila business is thriving in tough economic times.
   Ryan was injured at work. While he recuperates, he's taking college classes....online
   Jeana and Allen are now just friends.....she continues to look for Mr. Right
   Colton is single right now, and is preparing to go to his winter formal....with 3 girls
   Kara has settled into Berkeley, but wants to transfer to UCLA to be with her boyfriend
   Shane is still pursuing his dream of playing in the majors. He finished the season with a .244 batting average

What's To Come Season 4 Episode 13 - Finale

The Real Housewives of Orange County: Bling Bling

Jeana Keough has her first real date; Lynne Curtin's daughter loves her new BMW but hates paying for gas; Vicki Gunvalson's daughter's new life plan.
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Recap Season 4 Episode 12 Feb. 10, 2009

Sorry this recap is coming nearly a week late. I have been busy busy busy. To add on to that, that I exercise every evening for at least 30 min that leaves me with little time to blog.
We start this week with Vicki on her Cruise.
It is her LIFE with Vicki cruise. As expected, everyone is so happy and excited to meet the one and the only Vicki. Vicki brought Donn, Michael and his friend Reese. This is great, they have a climbing wall on the cruise. I don't believe it, Vicki is doing the rock wall. Vicki does make it all the way to the top. That was great!! Donn is at the bar drinking while Vicki was climbing.
Back to Vicki on the cruise. Everyone is at dinner. Vicki is telling Michael and Reese their schedule for tomorrow. Neither one seems interested. They mainly want to party.
It is now the next full working day for the Life with Vicki conference cruise. Vicki starts explaining her background. BTW she is 46, mama you are HOT for 46! We hear short stories from the attendees. .
Michael and Reese have let Vicki down. They didn't bother to show. Danielle the assistant had to track them down. Michael and Vicki have a heart to heart and Michael tells her he doesn't really want any part of her business. Poor Vicki. She feels her family is not supporting her business, however it is her business that supports the family. Michael meets up with Donn at the bar.
Next Jeana:
She is getting Kara ready to head back to college. This year Kara has gotten an apartment. She didn't like the dorm life. Uncle Richie comes from San Diego to help Jeana and Kara with the move.
Back to Jeana. It is driving day to Berkly. Frankie shows up for the drive as well. Uncle Richie drives separately with most of Kara's things. It is a 7 hr drive from Orange to Berkley. During the drive Jeana and Kara bitch back and forth about each others driving.
Jeana again. They stop off at Frankie's storage cottage home. Kara grabs what she wants to furnish her new pad. They have arrived in Berkley. Now for the unpacking.
Kara shows her mom the "tree people". The homeless scare Kara. Jeana mentions they don't have bums in Orange.
Jeana is back in Coto. It is her Bday. For her Bday is has a date. Congrats Jeana, you so deserve it! Jeana asks Colton for his opinion on her two dresses. They date is with a parent from another team member of Shane's. The guy lives out of town, but that works for Jeana. The kids are very happy for Jeana going on this date. Jeana's date concludes this episode of RHOC, it is to be continued.
Next Gretchen:
She is in Dallas to visit her girlfriends from college. Right before the trip Jeff went back into the hospital due to a fever. Once again, who in their right mind if they truly love someone who is so sick would travel, especially when he goes back into the hospital. She is showing that she is a gold digger, by her actions to me. She can say what she wants, but actions show the truth. Once again she complains about the Jeff stress. News alert, babe, it is not stress if you truly love that person, its life.
It is a new day and Gretchen and the girls head out to The Stoneleigh for drinks and what not. This time however the girls bring their babies. Here we go again, Gretchen is complaining about Jeff's cancer. She mentions how it has been a very long 9 mos. I feel sorry for Jeff not having his GF around when he needs her the most!
Next Tamra:
The family minus Simon head to Cedar Rapids, IA to visit her dad. She hasn't seen her dad in a year. First visit to IA. Her dads home had major damage to the flood of 2008.
Back to Tamra. She and the family including some family members she hasn't met head out to Osaka Japanese Steakhouse in IA for dinner. Ryan is having great fun with his distant cousin.
She and her dad head to a small lake and have a heart to heart. She lays her feels out for her dad. They had a wonderful heart to heart. They both laid their feelings out. Very health. Hopefully this had mended their relationship.
Lastly, Lynne:
She and Frank head out to Coronado Bay Resort, San Diego, CA 4000 Coronado Bay Rd. for a romantic weekend. They had an ocean view room. They start with a nice dinner on the balcony. Back home are the girls with grandma. Over dinner they discuss the girls and what has been happening. First a car accident then Lynne finds cigarettes and she and Frank honestly think they don't belong to Alexia. Ah hello, are you two even qualified to be parents? Sorry to be so harsh, but are you kidding me. Yes they are hers. How stupid do you have to be. Money has really made you stupid! Frank asks Lynne for a poll dance show.
Next week:
Is the season finale. Then for those of you who wish to waste your time, you can shoot yourself while you watch the Real Housewives of New York. I can't believe they are actually having season 2 of that one. As an avid Real Housewives watcher, that is definitely the worst of them all. You won't find me watching it. They should have done away with NY and extended the amount of episodes for Orange County.

Recap Season 4 Episode 11 2-3-09

Sorry for the delay in posting. It has been a very long busy trying week to say the least.
We start this week with Tamra:
Tamra takes her mom out to lunch, 4 week surgery anniversary. Tamra has anger towards her dad. Tamra is trying to find her mom a man. Tamra got close to her mom after her mom's divorce.
Next is Vicki:
She and Briana are shopping for scrubs. Briana does not like the pattern scrubs, she is plain Jane. Vicki is very proud of Briana.
Back to Vicki, she and the ladies will be heading of to Vegas. Briana stops by for a quick meal. Briana is currently working in the Trauma/ER area. Briana likes what she does, but it is hard on her at times. During dinner they discuss the yacht. Brianna thinks her mom should sell the Coto home, not the AZ home. Vicki feels Donn & Briana are being mean over the yacht. Vicki decides not to do the yacht, and keep the River home (AZ).
Next Jeana:
We start at her sister's home in WI. Her dad lost vision due to diabetes. Her parents have been married 50+ years. Growing up Jeana was taken camping, fishing etc by her dad.
Back to WI. Jeana and Janis are out walking/talking. It was great seeing her family, however she doesn't want to go back to her WI life.
Next is Lynne:
She is at her mom's home having drinks. Lynne tells her mom that Raquel had several drinks during her cocktail party. Raquel has no direction, which has Lynne concerned. Lynne's dad was in the military, and ran a tight ship. Lynne's mom feels her grand daughters have too much. Lynne just tries to make everyone happy, she is an enabler.
Now Gretchen:
Jeff is home from the hospital. His 3 kids are there as well. Jeff was in the hospital for 2 mos. Jeff has very little strength, they are just having a family dinner. Gretchen feels having his kids there brightens his spirits. Jeff's kids are fine with helping Gretchen out so she and go and do stuff. Jeff looks most forward to sleeping through the night. And surprise surprise.....Gretchen already has a girls weekend planned. I mean come on, the man you say you love so much just get home from the hospital and you are out the door in two blinks. That is so wrong on every level. Regardless if his children are there or not.
All of the ladies head to Vegas:
They stayed at the Red Rock Casino. It was VIP all the way. They had a 8 man jacuzzi, pool table, you name it. 5 star all the way. They toasted truce. Lynne is worried, since she has not done an overnight with the ladies. They then head to the VIA Pool & Cabana. Jeana is looking for a man. Gretchen has a hottie whistle. *oh brother*. The whistle is bugging Vicki. Gretchen is all about the attention. Jeana tells Lynne she is boring but they are tolerating her. While there, Vicki gets a phone call from Briana, saying she and Colby are having issues.
The ladies are now at the casino playing Black Jack. Vicki finds Black Jack to be an easy game, and it bugged her that the ladies were not catching on ie Gretchen. After a game of Black Jack they head out to dinner. Gretchen stole Vicki's favorite drink. Which is blue cheese stuffed olive Gray Goose dirty martini. Copy cat. Lynne didn't know she had AC in her home. Gretchen and Lynne head to the bathroom. After dinner they head over the club for some dancing. Gretchen & Lynne got totally crazy. Tamra felt the two were an embarrassment.

Tonight on Season 4 Episode 11 Feb. 3

The Real Housewives of Orange County: Vegas Baby
Lynne Curtin seeks her mother's advice on how to be a better parent; Jeana Keough travels back to Wisconsin to see her family; Jeff returns home.

Recap Season 4 Episode 10 Jan. 27, 2009

Here it is....
We start this week with Vicki and Jeana in Chicago.
Vicki and Jeana visit with a couple of Vicki's old school friends. Vicki hopes Jeana sees that she is a real person. Vicki prefers Chicago because she can be real, she doesn't feel that way in Coto.
We are now back to Chicago. While in Chicago they visit Kimberly Bryant from season 1, who moved to Chicago. Over lunch the ladies discuss letting their kids have sex. Vicki does not believe in it. While out Vicki sits on the lap of one of her friends husbands, and then Donn calls.
Vicki and Jeana are driving from Chicago to Kane county to watch Shane. As it turns out, he is not playing that day and he does not want her there. While driving there he texts Jeana very hateful messages. They both arrive at Elfstrom Stadium - Kane Co. Cougars Minor League Team. They do get on the field and pass him on the field. Although at that he storms off the field. Jeana flew in Colton and Shane's GF. As it turns out Shane does play. Shane 2nd at bat made triple and was player of the game.
They then head out to dinner. Shane was terrible towards his mom the entire time.
Now on to Tamra:
She is with her mom to get surgery. Her mom is getting a face lift. After the surgery her mom is going to an after care center.
Back to Tamra. Her brother(s) and wife show up and they reminisce over photos. Tamra has the fear that if something makes her really happy it will be taken from her. Her parents divorced when she was 25. Her dad now lives in IA. She hasn't seen him in 7 mos.
On to Lynne:
She and her daughters head to a spa. Although Raquel can only stay 15 min. She and her BF have plans. They then head over to one of Lynne's friends homes to play tennis.
The ladies are now back from Chicago and head over to Lynne's for a party. During the party her daughter Raquel showed up with some friends and began drinking.
Now to Gretchen:
She is visiting Paul a friend of she and Jeff's. Gretchen is considering investing in Lava Gym. Jeff is not present due to his treatments.
Next Week:
Takes place in Vegas and it gets wild. Gretchen and Lynne let it all hang out on the dance floor. It is a ladies weekend.

What's to come Season 4 Episode 10 Jan. 27, 2009

The Real Housewives of Orange County: The Girls Want to Come Out and Play
Vicki and Jeana travel to Chicago to visit friends; Gretchen worries about her finances; Lynne throws a cocktail party.