And I thank you.

I agree gandm her stuff is definitly her style, elegant and refined. Luckily though no cleavage in the stuff she designs. well except for the one this week, I'm just watching it again and I still think jeffrey got robbed this week.

"I know Gabe has ruffled some feathers, but she has some very good points and I'm going to concentrate on analyzing them (in several posts, so it doesn't get too long, here).

First up, this economic sensitivity issue. Gabe makes an excellent point. This show has really pushed our buttons this season about the haves and the have-nots because of the inclusion of a very wealthy contestant.

Further, the personal comments from many of us on this board disclose that most of us just don't have fancy stores near them nor a huge budget to indulge in the really good stuff very often or even at all. Many of us are penny-pinchers, sale hawks, and just trying to keep the budget from cracking. I personally struggle to make sure that the electricity isn't shut off and that I have oil in my tank in the winter so that I won't freeze to death. So, when we see Laura's wealth displayed on TV, it highlights our own situations a bit. Not that we begrudge her -- it is what it is. Great for her that her circumstances are very fortunate, and leave it at that.

And Gabe is right - clothing really does add up. I find myself in the position of having to completely re-outfit my son, who lost almost 100 pounds this past year, for going off to college. My goal is two weeks' worth of clothing and underwear, since I despair that he'll actually be able to do laundry every week when the exams and papers really hit. I have to get him new everyting - underwear, jeans, t-shirts, shirts, hoodies, warm weather and heavy winter jackets, etc. plus the annual gym shoes and waffle-stomper boots. GADS, it really does add up. I'm astounded. So THAT's where all my pennies are going. When you buy it a little here and a little there, you just don't see the impact as clearly. Plus, prices of some of this stuff has reallly skyrocketed. Two years ago, when I bought him underwear, it was 3 skivvies per $12/back. Now, these boxer briefs are (gulp) $18.50 per pair, and I consider myself very lucky if I can scoop them up at the discount store for $7.50 per pair. And, I'd like to send him off with just one nice outfit for good occasions - a navy blazer, nice white shirt, good slacks, and "church shoes." But, it's just not in the cards. Way too expensive. He probably doesn't need it, but my pride is hurt that I can't do that for him. Oh, yes, boys and girls, gasoline isn't the only thing that has quadrupled in cost recently.

So Gabe's comment that we all spend a lot more on clothes than we would think does not paint her as an insensitive jerk. She made a very real and honest observation that we may well be spending a LOT more than we think on clothes. Please let's read posts carefully before slamming the other guy, ok?

Also, let's please try not to get our feathers ruffled over this economic issue. I do enjoy commenting on where we shop, etc. but I get distressed to see others reading too much into these discussions. Most of us are adult enough to just enjoy the fashions on the show while knowing that we will never be able to afford them.

We are not trying to one-up each other here and are just trying to have a good and interesting dialog. Yes, having somebody like LegendaryFace just rudely and deliberately rub our noses in it is galling, but she is a minority of one on this board in that department. We can ignore her or gang up on her and get her dumped from the board if she becomes too obnoxious for us to stomach. But, look it up. She is a twit. The quintessential twit. Don't encourage her and maybe she and her hot air will just blow away to somewhere else."






FF1, I applaud you for trying to [censored] a fight in the bud. Im not trying to pick one I assure you. You and I have disagreed in the past and NEVER insulted each other in the process. We have the ability to disagree yet see the others point. We have never told the other to get a life,save starving children in Africa,told the other to pick up a book,etc... No, we would never stoop that low.

Tone in a post can be misunderstood sure but when the same insults are being flung then there is no misunderstanding. To imply you are somehow more educated,have more money,have class to spare,etc... is insulting.


To assume you know me or anyone else is silly. You only know what we tell you. Am I really in So.Il.? Am I really female? Im as honest as the day is long but nobody knows for sure. We go with our gut.

If Gabe had said anything in the tone you used I might not have gotten so upset. She chose a tone that was condescending beyond belief. If I had misunderstood Gabe I would have owned it and apologized. I did not misunderstand her tone.


So what if people get upset and say they are going to boycott a show? Do they mean it? Will it have any effect? I dont know. They were upset over a show and posted. Life moved on. Allison is off the show. If those post upset you, scroll past. Dont point a finger and call them silly and tell them to get a life. As someone put it so well, the show and our time on these boards is our way to escape reality for just a bit everyday. We are surrounded by all sorts of horrors daily and why begrudge our little vacations from them?

I do not judge anyone for what they do or do not have,how much education they do or do not have,by where they live,or anything else. I do judge those who consider themselves better then others. We are all equal in my book. I dont care what race,religion,serxual orintation,income level,educational level, etc... you are you are my equal. Disagree with me,thats fine.


I dont mean to get al preachy on yall. Its just we do in fact whatch a silly show and post on a silly board, both the have and have nots. To have a few try to belittle others for doing the exact same damn thing they themselves are doing just annoys me.


Ok, said my piece. Pass me some damn PR punch and a cheeseburger. Lol, where is my dern train? we need another vacation away from reality.

brillke


BTW, anybody seen Lia? Really missing her smart and witty post.