Yee-awwn. Off they all go to the state outdoor enthusiasts. Utah, despite is natural beauty, doesn't seem like a natural choice for Bachelor dating. Very Brokeback Mountain..but not really. The bachelor was a bit of snore and I'm an unabashed Bachelor afficiando.
The first hour seemed like endless interloping of Kacey B saying she wishes she got an date with Ben, that she wishes it was her, that she wants to be with him..and on an on. But at least someone was talking, because Ben's first date was with Rachel-the fashion consultant. I was abit unimpressed with her fashion choice for the date. I would expect her to match her outfit to the backdrop..something a bit more country with a hint of femininity. Courtney does that well. Rachel looked like she was off to grab a cappucino. As always, she had fantastic hair and makeup though. Ben picked her up in a helicopter (naturally, and the other girls have helicopter envy, naturally)Perhaps hair, make-up oh and the Utah backdrop was enough to distract Ben-their hike, canoe, and meal fireside did not have very inspiring conversation. The did exchange a lot of adjectives about the scenery. This is so _____ (nice, peaceful, romantic,), little dialogue. Rachel self aware enought to know she doesn't open up-but still chose not to. But at the 11th hour..she told him she liked him..and that was enough for Ben to award her a the rose. To celebrate..they go outside to make Smores! he announces..but really they ate roasted marshmallows. Perhaps he forgot the recipe. Sweet ending to the awkward date.
Ben + 8 = group date (a reel boring date)
Ben meets the girls in a clearing-a top a feisty horse, who seemed like he was going to fly off the horse riding throught the creek, but Ben held tight. Miraculously 8 more horses appear and the girls go trail riding to find more fun!! Fly fishing!Flies, non-breathable hip wader and rubber shoes, sounds makes for the opportunitie to warm, sweaty and musty. Fly fishing seems very repetitive..cast and reel, cast and reel... an obvious metaphor for dating- Courtney made several references to it. Lindzi was counting her fish eggs before they were hatched and thought she had this in the bag-alas it was Courtney who caught the fish! The girls got jealous that she caught a fish (seriously?). I thought Ben said they had to catch lunch...but that was not the case.
What better way to end a day of fly fishing, than to have a pool party. Kacey B is adorable and gets her reassurance. Nikki has been a bit under the radar, but she had developed a bit of the crazy love for Ben...a bit of desperate vibe that develops in the Bachelor environs- the competitive vibe, house arrest, North Koreaesque style of cutting off communication with the outside world..only to focus on the golden one (Ben) and the keeper of the date cards (Chris)....would make most people crack a little. Nikki smartly used her one on one time,as did Courteny..who played it right and got rose-assurance that his like for her was true. Samantha was sent home..and Blakely didn't wear big earrings...but she had a button hat.
Ain't not bridge high enough- ain't no crater deep enough
Last one on one is with Jennifer the accountant-she's cute and very into Ben. For the date-Ben has yet another litmus test for love..and it involves heights and adrenaline. This time they take the plunge (ah that cliche is not lost on Ben). Forget how deep the crater. Ben reports how petrified she is. Hmmm..yes it was deep, but she also has her bikini butt in a sling on national TV...that might have been what might have contributed to the fear. I'm not surewhat that proved to him that the survived the dip into the water....and they kissed whilst treading water...but afterthat it was time for dinner! I saw Jennifer eat! That was the second time eating happened this season- the first was teh marshmallows (and I don't rmember if Lindzi ate her ice cream on her date). But is this date over...No way Jose !!(oops..Jose will be next week in Puerto Rico)...we stillhave private concert to attend..Clay Walker (who?)..does a private concertfor them (with about 100 other people in attendance)..but Ben and Jennifer are standing on some structureto elevate them from the crowd. Ben tries to dance again..and Jennifer just want to get her groove on with Ben...oh..by the way...she got the rose.
Meanwhile back the house..things are a brewing...I thought it was nice that Blakely was highlighting Emily's hair (notice her large hoop earrings). Emily has dislike-on for Courtney. Hmm..for an epidemilogist..this must be driving her nuts not to be seeing a trend in Ben's choices...she is staring to perserverate on this..so much so that she (gasp!) brings it forward to him at the next cocktail party.
The cocktail party was abit drama filled-set to the pathetic fallacy of a storm a brewin' outside-but of the adolescent kind..emily doesn't like courtny..courteny's friend tells she so...veiled threats of violence. Emily cracks a bit. Blakely wore big earring. Kacey B was adorable. I couldn ' figure outth other Casey's dress. Nikki is looking a bit love sick. Who is Jamie? Lame cocktail party. Ben wore a skinny tie..and think his suit was a touch tight.
I was sure Monica was going home..the limo ride out Monica cried..not for Ben-more for herself....but isn't that always the way...They always ask why not me...and they never say how much they will miss that person.
yawn..time to go to bed..
Until next time..I still (yawn) love this show!!!
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