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[lolabella]

I was going to reply to Shammy and Tappy in the Top Chef thread...but thought that since the 2nd season of the show was starting next week, it was okay to give it's own thread.

So, yep the commercials show Jackie and the Biter (Mimi) in couple's couseling or something like that. I just don't understand why a smart, sexy, and successful person as Jackie, would want to be in a relationship with a woman who bites, gives the silent treatment, and throws glasses of drinks at people. But I'm gonna watch to find out!!

On a sad note, Doug, the personal trainer of Jody Watley, died suddenly on Jan 22nd. He seemd like such a great guy and I loved how he motivated Jody to get in shape. So sad.

[TAPPY]

Originally Posted by lolabella

I was going to reply to Shammy and Tappy in the Top Chef thread...but thought that since the 2nd season of the show was starting next week, it was okay to give it's own thread.

So, yep the commercials show Jackie and the Biter (Mimi) in couple's couseling or something like that. I just don't understand why a smart, sexy, and successful person as Jackie, would want to be in a relationship with a woman who bites, gives the silent treatment, and throws glasses of drinks at people. But I'm gonna watch to find out!!

On a sad note, Doug, the personal trainer of Jody Watley, died suddenly on Jan 22nd. He seemd like such a great guy and I loved how he motivated Jody to get in shape. So sad.

I am trying to find the link of the interview Jackie did.
It basically said that Mimi was upset that Jackie put so much of their personal life out in the open on the show (yeah right) - and they both think that is what caused all the problems (get real) - but that she and Mimi were trying to work things out because they had been together so long.....and Mimi was the love of her life (or something like that) !

What did Doug die of ??? He was one of my favorite trainers on the show !!

[lolabella]

Originally Posted by TAPPY

What did Doug die of ??? He was one of my favorite trainers on the show !!

I'm not sure. I've read different posts. Most seem to point to brain tumor.

I found the following on another site. It's from Jody Watley's myspace.

Writing is healing and cathartic for me - and so I write. Life has dealt one of it's cruel sucker punches. I feel numb from the sadness, shock and extreme disbelief. Many of you watched 'WORKOUT' this summer...and got a tiny glimpse into my relationship with Doug Blasdell. When we met, he was my trainer, and spin teacher. We became close friends over the nearly 10 years I was blessed to know him.

Doug passed away, yesterday - and all of us who loved him are stunned.

He was one of the nicest, most caring and loving souls on the planet, and now he is gone. I am beside myself with grief. I would say Doug had dealt with more loss than most..having lost his entire family - mother, father, grandmother from cancer and his sister from a car accident. We talked about this often - and shared the added pain of his nearly 15-year relationship, which ended in betrayal. We bonded, and shared our feelings.
Doug was the one, of all of my friends, who came to aid with my Mom when she was briefly confined to a wheelchair, after her own near fatal accident a year and a half ago.
He was concerned about my 2 kids all the time saying "how are your babies??!" I'd laugh and say, "they aren't babies now".. and he'd say, "well, yes, they will always be your 'babies" - he was right. Doug was a part of our family. I just hope he knew how much he meant to all of us..and to me, most of all. This moment reminds me, how precious and unpredictable life can be.
We have today... to make sure the people in our lives know they are loved and appreciated. Right now, I'm wondering why, as much as Doug meant, I have but one photo of us - from 8 years ago. It's a little thing, but it's bothering me. I got caught - I thought he'd always be here I suppose.

I last saw Doug before Christmas, I was running errands - and he was about to have lunch with a friend. We hugged each other, promised to get together for dinner or cocktails to catch up - he asked if he looked OK - and I teased him as I always do .. "you never look bad Doug!!" I playfully squeezed his arm muscle and said "Alriiight - Doug!!" I harmlessly flirted with Doug all the time. One couldn't help it - Doug was a GREAT looking guy, and an even greater man.That day perhaps he felt vulnerable.
"I love you Doug..will you marry me!!". He laughed. as always. This was a joke we had. He told me "I love you - say hi to your babies for me".. and I laughed and vowed to see him soon. That day will unfortunately, never come.
We traded messages - as friends with a hectic life often do - voice mail. I missed his Birthday/Christmas party, my son had a basketball game and I couldn't make it. I called to say I was worried about him after New Years, since I hadn't heard from him.
It turns out - Doug had gone into a coma, and with one inexplicable medical complication after another, his duties as an angel to all of us had deemed his work here done. The only thing I can do to make sense of this, is to put it in that context - he had to be an angel and therefore, he couldn't live long. I'll admit, a part of me is also angry. There are a lot of bad people walking around...why couldn't it be them?

I am a better person for having known Doug. The word 'friend' rarely has people who live up to what it should represent. I often tell my kids - every person you meet, or associate with, is not your friend. If you've lost someone to death, you'll know what I mean - those of us left behind undoubtedly feel inadequate somehow, wondering if we could have done something differently. If I had the chance, I'd say - "Doug, we need a new photo of us together!! I'd also ask, "Doug, I hope you know how much your friendship means to me, because I haven't told you in awhile."

All of the 'he is in a better place' , 'everything happens for a reason', rationalizations don't ease the pain. His friends want Doug to be here - it's a selfish thing to say - but it just seems the world was a better place with Doug in it.

I have but one photograph - but endless moments to forever remember Doug. My heart is broken.

I pray Doug will rest eternally in peace - as he settles in with the rest of the angels.

[TAPPY]

Wow - what a beautiful tribute to her friend.
Makes you stop and think !!!

[Shammy]

Wow, I didn't know Doug had passed away! Very sad, he was young and healthy - or so it seemed!

Mimi - UGH!!! Jackie must be codependant and/or stupid to put up with that woman-child for as long as she did. Biting? Are you serious? Maybe they portrayed her badly on the show but from everything that I got out of it, I don't know why Jackie would want to be friends with her, forget about being her girlfriend! She is too kewl for Mimi.

[TAPPY]

New season starts this Tuesday !!

Take about motivation to get back into the gym !!!!

[lolabella]

So, who watched? What did you think? From previews of next week it appears that Jackie is making a jump from Mimi to her own employee and personal trainer Rebecca. IMHO, neither one are good for her. She needs to find someone that is more equal to her.

I felt really bad for Doug and the fact that Jesse couldn't get over it and accept Doug's appology. And knowing the Doug would soon pass away made feel even worse watching that scene....

[Shammy]

I got home late and caught the last 1/2 hour. The thing with Rebecca - just can't imagine that mixing work with pleasure is gonna have a happy ending!!

[bizzokiki]

I forgot that started again. Jackie is trying to date Rebecca? The one from Amazing Race? I thought she was into boys? I guess I'll have to try to catch a re-run this week.

[lolabella]

Originally Posted by bizzokiki

I forgot that started again. Jackie is trying to date Rebecca? The one from Amazing Race? I thought she was into boys? I guess I'll have to try to catch a re-run this week.

She was on the Amazing Race??? I did not know that!

Rebecca mentions that she has been with a girl before and they show a clip of Jackie laying on a couch or a bed and Rebecca straddling her for a kiss. Looks like Jesse is a little jealous (even though though he likes boys).

[Shammy]

Originally Posted by bizzokiki

I forgot that started again. Jackie is trying to date Rebecca? The one from Amazing Race? I thought she was into boys? I guess I'll have to try to catch a re-run this week.

She now says she goes both ways!

[bizzokiki]

I guess it doesn't really surprise me about Rebecca .
Yes, she was on Amazing Race a few season's ago, with her boyfiend. I forget his name, but he was short and always had 2 little chunks of hair tied together like little horns on his head, and he was annoying! Always whining and yelling "REBECCAAAA".

[TAPPY]

Dang I missed it......I went to spin class last night and when I got back Gracie had some teen crisis going on......(Bravo always has reruns...I think you can see it on the website as well).

I hope Jackie gives ole Mimi the boot !!!

[lolabella]

Originally Posted by TAPPY

Dang I missed it......I went to spin class last night and when I got back Gracie had some teen crisis going on......(Bravo always has reruns...I think you can see it on the website as well).

I hope Jackie gives ole Mimi the boot !!!

You missed it!? That's funny considering I probably would have missed it had you not reminded me of it.

[TAPPY]

Originally Posted by lolabella

You missed it!? That's funny considering I probably would have missed it had you not reminded me of it.

I know !!

My daughter is 12 going on 20 - pre-teen crisis !!!

Something about a SAT test (she makes straight As) and how she knew she was going to fail, and then it was something about her hair, and then it was how come I was making her ride the bus, and then the cats were bothering her and she could not sleep and would I come lay in bed and talk to her so she could sleep !!!
Geez thanks I guess I bore her to sleep !!! or maybe she still needs her Mom (thats what I tell myself anyway)