Bachelorette Des..........Week 4

Atlantic City

1st date - "Let our love shine through" - Brad


Brad and Des enjoyed walking on the boardwalk and then rode the Sling Shot (bungee jump) and rode several rides while they were there.  Then they enjoyed eating salt water taffy and chocolate (not together, of course).

After the Boardwalk, they walked on the beach and arrived at a beautiful sand castle (all set up for them).  (This was very awkward and I'm not sure who I felt more sorry for.  There was alot of pauses.  Not looking good for Brad's stay on the Bachelorette.  Maybe he'll redeem himself at dinner.....)

At dinner, we got to learn about Brad's pet peeves - people that can't be serious ever.  (Umm okay, I can kinda see that, but I have more pet peeves than that lol) They *attempted* to have a nice conversation at dinner, but sadly it didn't happen and we were back to more awkward pauses.  (nice knowin' ya Brad)

To finish off the odd date, they made a trek to the top of a lighthouse (tons and tons of stairs). They get to the top and it's such a beautiful setting for a romantic gesture...........however, nothing happened. Brad didn't even try to put his arms around her.

Brad was given the goodbye speech and told that there was no spark and he was sent to climb all those stairs alone.




2nd date - "I'm looking for my Mr. Right": Brooks, Bryden, Zack K, Kasey, Drew, Juan Pablo, Zak W, Mikey, Ben, Michael, Chris

 The boys were taken to Boardwalk Hall which is the famous location for the Ms America pageant. (yeah, do you see where this one is going???)

The guys find out that they're going to be competing in a Mr. America pageant. (Interview, talent, and swimsuit)  Not only that, but it will be before a LIVE audience. 

Interview round:
Kasey: giver or taker? giver, shows likes to show love and affection
Zak W: water or fire? fire
Brooks:  Animal in wild? lion, king of the jungle
Chris: What relationship skill do you need to improve on? take her out to dinner more (uhh odd answer)
Juan Pablo: Explain your ideal woman? She must love my daughter, good dancer
Mikey: What women don't understand about men? We're not just meatheads, we cry, have fun, we like walks on the beach

Talent round:
Kasey: tap dance
Mikey: strip dance/handstand
Brooks: sings with ukulele
Ben: dances with ribbons
Drew: quotes Shakespeare
Chris: hula hoops while wearing high heels  (odd again)
Bryden: dances
Zak W: sings with guitar

Swimsuit round:
Drew: Hawaiian shorts
Mikey: Hawaiian shorts (was disappointed he didn't get a speedo)
Zak W: red speedo (hey, at least he had SOME clothes on)
Brooks: Hawaiian shorts
Ben: small blue speedo
Zack K: pink/red board shorts

Guys all held hands to get the results. LOL

2nd runner up: Brooks
1st runner up: Zak W
Winner: Kasey

After the pageant, they had a pool party.  And Zak W receives the rose!


3rd date: - "Can our love weather the storm" - James

This was a more serious date, but a good one nonetheless.

James and Des were taken in a helicopter with a Red Cross lady to see the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy.   Then they landed and got to visit with a couple that lived out the storm and got to see inside their home (or what was left of it). 

James and Des decided to give the couple their nice romantic dinner and they went and found a small spaghetti place instead.  During this time, James confessed that he cheated on his gf in college and that he regrets it and wouldn't do it again.  He also says that he wants kids.  (still don't like or trust this guy)

They then meet up with the couple and they have a concert with Darius Rucker.

James gets the rose.


Rose Ceremony:

Roses: Zak W, James, Chris, Brooks, Juan Pablo, Drew, Michael, Ben, Kasey, Bryden, Mikey

No Roses: Brad, Zack K

Bachelorette Des..........Week 3

1st date - "Love is a Battlefield"  *starts singing-We are Young....heartache to heartache*

Picked for this date are the following "lucky" guys: Chris, Brian, Drew, Michael, Brooks, Brad, Mikey, Brandon, Zack K, and Ben

 The guys are taken to this warehouse where they get to meet a National Dodge Ball team.  And these guys were serious at their hobby/sport.

It was Pros vs Bachelor Boys...........needless to say, the Pros were kicking some major butt. lol

Luckily for the guys, Chris Harrison showed up and announced that they were going to play each other instead in a winner takes all match.  The guys were relieved that it at least would be a better match up.

They were divided into 2 teams.....Red vs Blue.

Team Red: Mikey, Michael, Brooks, Chris, Brandon
Team Blue: Ben, Drew, Zack K, Brad, Brian

They were sent off to get dressed and then brought out into public to the "cage".  The guys were dressed in short shorts, head bands, and striped socks. (to say they look hilarious would be an understatement lol)

Blue team wins 1st round.
Red team wins 2nd round.
Blue team wins 3rd round.

Blue team WINS!!!!  What do they win you ask?  Well, the knowledge that they won.  Yep, that's all, because Des decided that both teams were going to the after party. lol

During the game a medic had to come.  Brooks hurt his finger and had to be taken to the hospital.  His finger was broken.  Poor guy. :(

After the game was over, the guys got to change out of those silly outfits and got to hang out with Des.

Brad - (FINALLY we learn a little bit about this guy)..... he has a 3 year old son named Maddox and his son lives with him full time, he hasn't dated in 2 years.  He and Maddox's mother had a bad relationship due to her drinking.  He wants to find love. 

Chris - found an awesome spot for a one on one talk with Des.......on the roof.....beautiful setting.  Chris says that he feels more comfortable and more confident now.

Brooks comes back in time for the party, but poor thing....bad enough that he's hurt, but he's still wearing that silly outfit. lol  But Des takes him aside for some one on one time..........she kisses him and I know that made him forget all about his finger. :)

Chris is picked to receive the rose and thus gets more one on one time with Des.  They have their own private concert with some girl that I have no idea who she is.  They enjoy slow dancing and kissing while the other guys are looking on.

2nd date - "Love Defies Gravity": Kasey

 While Des is at her house waiting to go on her date with Kasey she receives a call from Chris H and he tells her that a guy is there for not the right reasons, so she goes to the house to confront the guy.

Once Des gets to the house she pulls Brian aside to talk to him and she asks him if he's there for the right reasons and asks about his last relationship again.  He lies.  As he's telling her that he's there for the right reasons, out walks Chris H with Brian's GIRLFRIEND Stephanie.  Stephanie lets him have it.  He had told her that he was going on a "business trip".  Needless to say, Des chose to send Brian home.

After all the drama, Kasey finally got to go on his date with Des.  However, the date was a disaster from the beginning.  Des' heart really wasn't in the date because of all the emotions....but she still tried to have a good time.

They went to Sunset Blvd and did some dancing on the side of a building.  (Yeah, I wouldn't have done that lol)

Then they had dinner on top of the building and while they were trying to have a conversation a storm came out of no where and the winds were blowing everything over.  They thought they could escape by jumping in the pool, but the pool was freezing and the wind on top of it.  They managed to kiss some in the pool (while having towels wrapped around their heads.)

To escape the horrible date, they ended up on the stairs inside the building.  I think Des felt bad for the bad date and wanted to give Kasey the rose to give him another chance.


3rd date: - "Who will be the LONE man standing"

The guys (Dan, James, Juan Pablo, Bryden, Zak W) were picked up in a stagecoach and taken to a ranch. 

At the ranch they got to meet the stunt team for the new movie "The Lone Ranger".  They were put in cowboy outfits (MUCH better than the silly dodgeball outfits) and they got to learn to lasso, quick draw, and fight for justice.

After they had learned their skills, they got to put them to use and "act" out a scene and in the end rescue the fair maiden (Des).  Must admit, this was pretty funny (and the guys looked good too).

Zak W ---his acting was of course funny
Bryden -- looked soo good and did a good job......can definitely picture him as a cowboy hero
Dan -- poor guy ripped his pants getting on the horse lol
James -- thought he should wear a black hat (he seems almost shady to me for some reason)
Juan Pablo -- did his act completely in spanish.  Did we understand what he said? Did anyone care?  Nope, but it was sure sexy!

Juan Pablo won the sheriff badge from Des and the one on one time.  They got to go into a barn where a movie theater was set up and they got to watch an early screening of "The Lone Ranger".  (I'm not sure that they saw all of the movie though, because there was alot of kissing going on)

After the movie, Des and all the guys were sitting around the fire. 

Bryden pulled Des aside and they sat up in a tree for their talk and kiss.  (sings to self "Bryden and Des sitting in a tree....K-i-s-s-i-n-g! lol)

Zak W - told her that he made an attempt to kiss her during his act, she had no idea lol   And then he talked about his hat that was too small, he's lots of fun, but I'm not sure that there is any chemistry with him and her

James - talks about the similarities between them, says that it's hard to even out his feelings. talks about his sick father, and then acts like he needs a self esteem boost and said "do you think you can see me staying here"  (Yeah, like she's just going to burst out and say NO *rolls eyes*)

James gets the rose.

Cocktail Party/Pool Party


At the house Chris H comes in and lets the guys know that there won't be a Cocktail party tonight, instead they are having a pool party this afternoon.  This announcement was exciting for all of the guys.  Much more relaxing situation.

Ben watches for Des to arrive and rushes out the door while she's still at the car and convinces her to take a 15 minute ride....which they do.  When they get back, they are spotted kissing in the car by some of the other guys.  Ben hurries off, but whispers "our secret" to Des.

Chris had a pizza box and opened it up and on the top it said "Will you be my girlfriend or is this too cheesy?" LOL  Thought that was funny (corny, but funny)

Ben lied about having alone time with Des and Mikey had enough of it and told Ben that they saw him with Des.

Brandon - tells Des that he is falling in love with her and he kisses her  (after the kiss, Des laughed.........this is never a good sign)

Rose Ceremony:

Roses: Chris & Kasey & James (from the dates),  Bryden, Juan Pablo, Zak W, Brooks, Drew, Zack K, Brad, Michael, Mikey, Ben

No Roses: Brian (sent home earlier), Brandon, Dan

Bachelorette Des..........Week 2

Week 2

Date 1: "I'm waiting for a sign" - Brooks

This date started off where all first dates start...........in a bridal shop.  (ummm yeah okay) lol  

They had fun trying on different wedding dresses and tuxes.  Brooks put on this bright green tux and he looked like Kermit the Frog. Was very glad when he changed out of it......was hurting my eyes. lol

When they found a dress and tux that they liked they left the shop, Brooks carried Des to the car and off they went........to stop at a cupcake food truck of course. hehe  It was cute, they shared a cupcake.

Then they ventured to where the Hollywood sign.  They got to sit on the "L" in the sign.......awwwwwwwww L is for Love. :)  Brooks ever the gentleman offered Des his jacket because she got cold. :)

After leaving their cozy "L"....they headed in a shady section of town.....where they come across Road Closed blockades.  Des suggested that they move them and they did and head on a bridge.  In the middle of the bridge are chandeliers that are hanging and a beautiful table for a nice romantic dinner.

We learned a little bit more about Brooks.......found out that he didn't talk to his dad for many years after the divorce, but he is working on it now.  

Brooks got the rose!!  

After he had the rose, he was then treated to a private concert and some dancing (and kissing).


Date 2: ""Who's here for the right reasons?" - Dan, Juan Pablo, Zack K, Will, Brian, Drew, Mikey, Zak W, Nick, Michael, Brandon, Ben, James, and Kasey.

Surprise guys.......you're going to be starring in a Rap video with Soldier Boy.  (must admit never heard of him before) lol

The video was called "For the Right Reasons"........original, isn't it?? lol

After "auditioning"....the following were chosen as the performers: Brandon, Michael, Ben, and James.

Brandon's character was fashioned after Kasey Kale.....the "guard and protect your heart" tattoo guy from Ali's season

Michael's character was fashioned after Jason Mesnick.

Ben's character was fashioned after Wes......the singer that had a girlfriend the whole time, but wanted to become famous with his singing.

James' character was fashioned after Rated R the wrestler.

Out of all of the costumes, I felt the most sorry for Brandon.........he didn't get to wear any pants and had to say some dumb line about his "man parts". lol

It was a rather pathetic rap video in my opinion and don't think the rappers have to worry about losing their jobs. lol

After the video was finished (and Brandon found some pants).........then they got to have some one on one time with Des.

Zak W gave Des a present which was an Antique journal.  It was really sweet.  There IS more to him than just his abs!!! :-)

Mikey was talking to Des, but then Ben jumped in and took Des away.  

Ben talks about his son Brody again with Des and he gets the first kiss (well on this date anyway lol).  

Michael tells Des that he will watch out for her.  (hopefully he won't get a tattoo..........) lol

Brandon thinks that Des is an angel and tells her that he's not an Ivy League guy.  His dad ran away when he was 5 and he hasn't seen him since.  His mom was a drug addict and he raised his brother and sister.  He said that he didn't think he would fall in "like" with Des so soon, but he has.

Mikey has a discussion with Ben and tells Ben that he is like a politician, he's not genuine.  Ben told him that he was not a person that would stab you in the back..........hmmmm this remains to be seen lol

Group date rose goes to..................BEN!   


Date 3: "Road Trip" - Bryden

Date starts with Des picking Bryden up for a road trip and as on any normal road trip, you have to stop for snacks. lol  

There are 3 stops on this road trip:

• the Beach - here they "attempt" to fly a kite..........it doesn't even make it off the ground, so then they find a seafood restaurant and get some fish tacos.  (They toast their fish tacos).......interesting
• the Orange Grove - shocker...........they picked oranges *gasp* lol
• the Inn & Spa - here they had a really nice dinner to where we learned that Bryden was in a bad accident before joining the Army.  It's a miracle that he survived.  

Bryden was given a rose and he accepted.

After the rose was given......I bet you can't guess where they went.   (if you said a hot tub, then you are the winner)

In the hot tub, there was some really awkward conversation and then finally Des said "Just kiss me already".....and our Soldier gladly complied.  There was no awkwardness from then on. :)  

(Must say.........I like this guy.........) 


Cocktail Party:

Here are a few recaps from the visits with Des during this time frame:

Michael G - he already has a crush on her; Mikey calls him "the kid"; tells her that he has Type 1 Diabetes  (not being insensitive, but not sure why this is so important to tell her on a 2nd date, but it was important to him).  Was interrupted by Ben during this confession.

Ben - takes Des to play hide and seek from the guys; shares "secret" - about their kissing; tells her that he wanted her to talk to the "right person" and not the wrong ones

Zack - shows her a list called "Things I like about you so far....." (not sure what was on this list as that's all we found out)

Brian - picks Des up and carries her outside; shares about his last relationship; says that the "d" word happens alot (d word = divorce)

Michael G pulls Ben aside to have a "talk" with him.  He then tells Ben that they are not there to be best friends and that Ben rubs people the wrong way.  Ben seems shocked, but yet isn't.  


Recipients of Roses:

Brooks--growing on me, seems very sweet
Ben ---looking like he's going to be the guy no one likes
Bryden--love him!  (and no.......not JUST because he's a military guy)
James--seems a bit fake to me....but we'll see
Kasey--#OHMY..........he didn't use one hastag (that we saw anyway) Thank goodness!!!
Dan---umm who is this guy?? Still don't know much about him
Juan Pablo--didn't see much of him this week, we'll keep him if for nothing else but the accent :)
Brad--umm another who is this guy?
Chris--still like this guy....he didn't get much air time, but still think he's a sweet one
Brian---seems nice enough, but no real opinion yet
Zak W--impressed me this week with his more serious side, he gets brownie points this week
Drew--he reminds me of someone, but I still can't figure it out who it is.......I'll keep ya posted
Mikey--he seems nice, but don't mess with him, he'll call you out on it
Zack--"Things I like about him so far".........short list......ummm nothing, don't know much about him lol
Michael G---seems nice, maybe more friend like than date material though (in my opinion)
Brandon--felt sorry for him this week, he seems like such a sweetie, just wanna hug him :)


Sent home roseless:

Will---goodbye our yoga loving banker

Robert--and goodbye to our "sign" guy

Nick M---and umm goodbye to you who I don't know anything about you and I had to watch for your name to see what it was