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Tension at the Tracks
Gretchen Rossi talks engagement rings, pink hats, and petty gossip.
January 14, 2009I must say I have never been this excited to "what watch happens" on this week's episode! I was at the party myself and I don't even know how it is going to turn out based on the previews for this week's show - now that is comedy! It is going to be a doozy, I am sure! My ring was beautiful and my reaction was over the top, and I am happy it was because it was something very special for Jeff and me! What girl doesn't get excited about her engagement ring? The kids were super excited for me as well and I called Jeff immediately to tell him thank you and how pretty it was, but it wasn't shown which kind of bummed me out. I was laughing at my childish behavior as I was walking to the trashcan and forgot I had the ring on, of course I got excited because it is beautiful and super special to me! I do have to say though, I have no idea where they came up with the price amount of the ring. I can assure you that Jeff and I never told them the cost of the ring. That one made me laugh too. I guess it makes good T.V. to flash a dollar amount. I just don't care about that, as long as it makes me smile, that is what is important. It could be a freaking rose and if it was done out of love I would get excited. I am a hopeless romantic and the smallest things make me giddy, let alone the big moments such as receiving an engagement ring. Jeff always told me that is what he loved the most about me — my ability to make everything that was mediocre super exciting just by my spunk! I took pride in that statement and will carry it close to my heart. Jeff really wanted me to have a ring I loved and something we designed together (he picked the diamond and I picked the setting.) I still wear it proudly on my finger today! It is so pretty, and reminds me of him!
I am laughing my ass off about the horse races! I remember thinking this is crazy — we are all grown women and it feels like we are in high school. I am not kidding when I said women could make an Olympic sport out of gossiping! It's very sad to me, but oh well. If it makes people feel better to gossip about someone else, then so be it. I think what was the funniest part to me is when I said, "Are you guys talking about me?" and Tamra said, "Oh no honey — we would never talk about you!" But she had been talking about me two second earlier! And the Oscar goes to who? Hehe, I have to tease Tamra a little bit for that line.
I'm glad I didn't let their gossiping bother me despite how obvious it was and could still have fun despite the tension that could cut the air. I had so much fun with my brother, Lynne, Frank and Jeana that day! It's too bad the footage only shows the drama, not all the fun stuff that we were doing. The laughing, the betting, the winning! My brother won $2,000 dollars for goodness sakes! I love to get dressed up and wearing a fun hat to boot made it an extra fun day! Now for the hat issue! This one makes me laugh even harder. I seriously could not understand why the production crew was asking me about the pink hats in my interviews. I was like, "Did I miss something?" I had no clue Tamra wanted a pink hat for goodness sakes! For her to say I knew she wanted a pink hat is not true at all. All I knew was that the stylist called us before the day at the St. Regis and asked us what color hat we wanted. I said I would really like a pink hat, then thought about it and then immediately asked her, "Wait, has anyone else said they wanted a pink hat?" she said, "No, why?" I told her I didn't want it to become a competition to see who gets what hat, because that is not fun. She then said to me, "You are the only one who has requested pink and I would be bringing the pink hats for you." I don't think the footage shows me busting in the room trying to grab all the pink hats either. I was trying on many hats and those were two of the hats I tried on as well and thought would look good with a dress of mine. When I got home and tried on my hats with the outfits it just didn't look right, so I changed my mind! Who the heck cares — I swear these people can make nothing into something! What really makes me wonder what was really going on in this footage is the irony of it all. I mean Tamra has stated her opinion very fiercely all along and now all of sudden she backs down over a pink hat? Come on, don't you think that one was a little contrived after the fact? Meaning I think production, not Tamra, was trying to make it seem like something was there that was not, like asking her to say she wanted a pink hat? If she really wanted a pink hat she would have definitely told me! She was trying on a pink hat in one of the scenes and it was a little lighter than the hot pink hats I picked, but it was pink - she could have taken that hat! Anyways, she could have gone out and bought another pink hat, it's not like I had the patent on all pink hats and that was the only place you could buy hats. And seriously why the hell am I talking about this anyways, this is nuts - we are talking about a hat! So silly.
"Anyways, she could have gone out and bought another pink hat, it's not like I had the patent on all pink hats and that was the only place you could buy hats. And seriously why the hell am I talking about this anyways, this is nuts - we are talking about a hat!"
I absolutely love this. It's cracking me up. She absolutely could have gone somewhere else and gotten a pink hat instead of getting a different color of hat, then buying a different dress to match it. But I guess that wouldn't have been as much fun to watch. Logic and common sense doesn't make for good T.V., you know.
gretchen,my 13 year old grandaughter and i watch your show always,you are the best.you remind me of myself in so many ways.i have a great sense of humer,alot of people can't understand how i am so happy in my life,i live my life as happy as god lets me.he sees me through all the bad and good so i am able to live a happy life.i see how you loved jeff,isee how he loved you.you had a special love from god.he was in your life for a short time but the time you had was true love.if other people had that love they would'nt say the things that they say.people that have a unhappy life should ask your advice on how to fix there lives.slade will make you happy he could care less about what anyone says about you,you make a good team together.i will pray for you and for jeffs kids.i lost my father when i was 16 years old, you always miss them but some days are better then others.just pray and you will feel so much better. love you and your show. god bless you.
GRETCHEN,
THERE ARE PEOPLE THAT CAN ALWAYS FIND FAULT WITH EVERYONE BUT THEMSELVES...THEY NEED TO BUY A MIRROR; TAKE A GOOD LOOK AT THEMSELVES, THEN, TAKE A MOMENT AND FEED A HUNGRY CHILD, SHOE A SHOELESS CHILD, THANK GOD FOR OUR TROOPS AND THE FREEDOM WE SHARE!!! THEY NEED TO THINK OF OTHERS FOR A CHANGE...THEY WILL BE REWARDED IN THE END.
'D'
Gretchen, I adore you, you are beautiful, confident and ALL THAT!!! You are really the onlt reason I watch the show. I am 44 yrs. old, had a couple intense surgerys and my body went into auto immune disease, literally lost the life I had, I owned a BEAUTIFUL INTERIOR DESIGN SHOWROOM, Abbey Carpet Newport, Or. Where "Keiko" Free Willy:our worlds beautiful famous whale resided for years. Anyway I sit home taking pain meds.all day every day watching reruns of your show!!! When I owned my store, my children;20 and 21 flew to Hawaii, Florida, Texas, Arizona, Reno, ETC.ETC. now I don't know if I could even get thru an airport 0n my own, I DO KNOW IF I EVER HAD THE OPORTUNITY TO COME MEET AND STAY A FEW DAYS WITH YOU IT WOULD BE THE TRIP OF MY DREAMS, I LITERALLY GET CARDED FOR MY HUSBANDS BOOZE!!! I know you would have fun with me I'm pretty, jabbery, got my boobies!!! and very well liked, also had to hide in my office MANY times from stockers!!!!!!!!!, Dirty old men. Luv ya Cindi
I'm 32 and I have a lot of views and opinions like Gretchen,
, I mean come on ladies, do we really have to live up to the stereotypes? or can we just like other women without judging or tearing them apart? if you don't like someone fine, leave it alone, but this whole frenemies thing is so stupid. Gretchen is awesome, I believe she really represents women of her generation well. I'm pretty, thin, and have a great life and there are alot of women who treat me like they treat gretchen, hopefully people are watching this and seeing we aren't after your man or your life, it's just a pink hat. so chill.
Desiree
Hi Gretchen! I'd love to know where you got the dark gray dress too - it was amazing!
i really would like to know where you got the dark gray dress from that you wore on thursdays show. it was so pretty! please respond if you can
Hey
SOrry about your loss.. You are so pretty and have a great life. Hang in there. I love the show and hope you are back next season.
Houston
the race track:
Sorry ladies but GROW UP. You display high school behavior. Lynn and Gretchen - good for you for hanging in there. And Gretchen it was GREAT you found a "better" party.
Stay who you are, it's a wonderful thing.
Jenna
Hi gretchen I love the show and i think ur hot, I really would like to know where you get ur dresses from I really like them :)
Good luck with everything!!
xoxoxo
Hi Gretchen, I am crazy over the show.I just starting watching it this season and i can't get enough of the show.You always look SO BEAUTIFUL.Could you please tell me where you shop for ALL your clothes. I can't wait for next season.Your the best. So sorry for your loss.
hey Gretchen sorry about Jeff regardless of the real relationship you had with him,i belive you cared about him. I was just curious to know where you buy your clothes ??? i love all your outfits ....xoxo MASTERS k
Gretchen,
Your young beautiful and smart. Take it from someone that spent almost 2 years in and out of hospitals very sick and almost dying. I didn't want visitors or people disrupting their lives to dwell on me. I'm sure that Jeff felt the same way. I'm so sorry for your loss, but I assure he is at peace. There becomes something very spiritual when serious illness takes over your life. I was never afraid of dying, it just wasn't my time. People are envious because of the material aspect of your life, but the love you shared with Jeff was so much more about life. Keep that always!
Hey there!
My friends and I love the big hats you wore to Vegas by the pool! Where did you buy them from? It's so hard to find great hats! Just like great men..I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Take care!
Thanks,
Jenn
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