Watch clips The Real Housewives of New York Episode 2 "Say What You Mean, Just Don't Say It Mean" below and read the blogs. Next week, Cool Carole hosts a boozy afternoon brunch and Heather invites some of the HW on an trip across the pond! Watch a first look here. [Premieres Monday June 18, 9 p.m.]
Uptown ladies Aviva, Heather and Sonja take a trip downtown to Carole's cool neighborhood where she hosts an afternoon of brunch, booze, and bitching that includes New York's most popular ex-husband, Harry, Carole's commitment phobia, and Aviva's fear of just about everything else. With her townhouse falling in on her, and no settlement in sight, Sonja attempts to take charge of her financial future by launching a catering company. Always hard at work, Heather decides to mix business with pleasure and invites SOME of the ladies to join her on her next business trip to London. Things get interesting when the ladies come together to celebrate a jewelry launch and Ramona takes the opportunity to apologize to Heather but gets a cold shoulder from LuAnn, who might not be ready to bury the hatchet.
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LuAnn de Lesseps: Overall, I thought my talk with Ramona went as well as could be expected -- since she feels that she didn't threaten me and I know what I heard on the phone that day, even if she denies it. It's a case of "she said, she said." I'd wanted to clear the air with Ramona and move forward, and, in the end, I decided to put this behind me although I do feel that I made a deal with devil. I was surprised that Aviva felt the need to fib about how I shared Ramona's threats to me with the girls. As for the comments about my singing career, I've always said that singing for me is something I enjoy, but I'm not a professional -- just an enthusiast. I've loved to sing since I was a little girl, and I had a lot of fun recording "Money Can't Buy You Class" and "Chic C'est La Vie." Once again, Ramona lashes out at me with anything she can. Also, as any mother can attest, I do work, it's not easy raising two teenagers! Read LuAnn's Blog
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Heather Thomson: As you see, Ramona took a shot at me again in this episode during her lunch with Aviva. And while I agree that I have a lot to say and that it certainly appears that I talk A WHOLE LOT, I don't agree with the "interrupting" comments. My "engaging in a conversation" is a sign of enthusiasm, and when Ramona (of all people) gives me grief about it, it is truly the pot calling the kettle black. I mean, did you see her conversation with LuAnn? It seems that everyone has the same issue when communicating something to Ramona that she does not deem important. In the first episode, I shared that my father passed. What you may not have realized is that it was days before the show began. Some people actually criticized me for sharing this, calling me "Debbie Downer" or "someone with issues." But, no matter. Watching this episode brought up a lot of emotion for me and my sister, Sherry. My dad's life affected mine. And, aside from my mother, I don't think there was anyone prouder of me. Read Heather's Blog
*Check out Before They Were Housewives: Heather Thomson
*Check out Before They Were Housewives: Heather Thomson
Ramona Singer: When we finally did meet up, I was not prepared for what was about to happen. I have apologized privately to LuAnn about last year's reunion, and when that did not seem to be enough, I apologized publicly. LuAnn is very passive-aggressive, which can be equally offensive, and hurtful. I felt pushed against a wall at the reunion. Regardless, I should never have brought up her daughter. People make mistakes, and it's important to acknowledge and learn from them. Children are off-limits. I apologized immediately and repeatedly. I'm not quite sure what else LuAnn is looking for? When the word "blackmail" came out of her mouth, I was shocked. It sounded like a line right out of a movie. And just like movies, this story was completely fabricated! It is difficult for me to know what else to say about it because there is no truth to it. Not only does blackmail sound ridiculous, but what rewards could I possibly gain from it? I'm not sure why LuAnn has fabricated this story and continued this saga. That is for you to decide. Don't you think she needs somethIng more relevant to dwell on? Read Ramona's Blog
Sonja Morgan: Here comes Countess LuAnn smirkin' with a Birkin (Hermes purse)! It really pains me to see LuLu and Ramona still arguing about the supposed threat. I care about them both, and it's not healthy for them or their families and this comment was made so long ago. As we heard in Reunion Season 4, Ramona apologized for her comment that LuAnn was a weekend mom, because it was wrong. I asked Ramona not to got there, but she had to get it off her chest for some reason at that particular point and time. They threw me out of the conversation when I tried to break it up. They have always had an undercurrent that is actually bigger then what they are talking about. When Ramona feels her words are challenged she feels she has to defend her integrity with the facts. Ramona had told Lu, "If you keep bringing it up I will have to bring out the particulars regarding your parenting, so don't push me. Drop it." Does this constitute a threat? Read Sonja's Blog
Carole Radziwill: So this episode, Aviva and Heather go on a double date to kick things off. We find out that Heather is Jewish by injection and that Harry did, in fact, inject half of the cast. I don't know if Harry is Jewish. I do know we seem to talk about him a lot. During "Showdown at Bethesda Fountain" in Central Park -- cue theme to Gunsmoke -- I realized why I feel comfortable around Ramona. She grew up with yellers and screamers and so did I. I didnt even hear my own voice until I was in high school. My favorite moment of this argument, though, is when Ramona, mid-meltdown, pauses to admire her shellacked fingernails. Luann doesn't seem impressed, even that they last three weeks! Read Carole's Blog
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* Carole Radziwill in Polaroids
* The Widow's Guide to Sex and Dating
Aviva Drescher: My first one-on-one with Ramona was lunch at Fishtail and in retrospect I was a bit overwhelmed by Ramona's theatrics and the darts she threw from the get-go. . .Clearly, Ramona takes some getting used to (Maybe my Stevia sweetener would work on Ramona!). It felt really odd to be thrown into an argument at what I (naively?) thought would be a nice getting-to-know-you lunch. I was definitely not at ease. Chalk it up to inexperience, or whatever, but this was not my favorite moment. I may have been too cautious (or not cautious enough) in dishing it out. But have no fear, my fellow blogosphere friends: it doesn't take me long. As you will see, I get more comfortable expressing my positions to Ramona in the weeks to follow. I stand up for myself just fine, thank you very much. Read Aviva's Blog
Below, Andy Cohen tells Jimmy Fallon that Bethenny Frankel actually suggested Aviva Drescher for the cast and mentioned Harry and the Housewives.
Below, Andy Cohen tells Jimmy Fallon that Bethenny Frankel actually suggested Aviva Drescher for the cast and mentioned Harry and the Housewives.
