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Tamra Barney

Feelin' Feisty

Tamra talks Harleys, parenting, and being at peace.

January 29, 2010

I'm going to start off by saying I am in a feisty mood, so watch out!

I swear Gretchen cant get enough of me. What the heck is this girl's problem? It's like she can't go one episode without trying to knock me down. The scene on the Harley was really cute and she handled the bike a lot better than I would have ... strong legs!  We all know the ONLY reason she bought that bike was to UP me. She is so calculating in all her scenes, it is like she studied the prior season just to see how she can get a rise out of the rest of us. Little does she know we all laugh at her. All the ladies BUT Alexis are on to her BS. In the past I had always thought it would be fun to have my own pink Harley. Truth be told it just isn't practical for me, a mother of four. If I truly wanted one I would buy it all by myself! So you can "suck it."

I felt really bad for Lynne at the cooking party. We have all tried to give her advice when it comes to her girls. She does need to pump up the discipline. However, to be lectured  by Gretchen, the ONLY housewife that doesn't have kids is a total joke. Her comment about "popping  a child out between your legs" was low-class!  Like Vicki said in her blog this week, she doesn't give a crap about Alexa. Gretchen went there to try and make her self look good. She had no business going there.

All the scenes with the Barney family were super-cute. I love seeing the kids on the show every so often. We usually try to keep them off-camera. In regards to Simon's blog, I NEVER get up at 10 in the morning. I am up at 7:30 every morning. Simon wakes them up for school and drops them off on his way to work. That has always been our routine. It was the first day of school and the first time they rode their bikes. I was very nervous about them riding. In fact that exact day Sidney wasn't paying attention and rode into a trash can. The following week she fell off her bike in the driveway and broke her wrist. So, they don't ride their bikes to school anymore!

Even with everything that is going on in my personal life right now, I truly feel at peace. The kids and I  have settled into our apartment and it feels like home now. My stress level is down and my energy is up. It is amazing how great things come your way with a little bit of positive energy. I totally forgot how wonderful life can be when your happy from deep inside. I know I have a long journey to be completely healed, but looking forward to my future.

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351 Comments

Tamra,

I really don't understand why you think Gretchen is so obsessed with you!?! She clearly is not and ever since she came onto the show you have been obsessed with her, you blog about her and talk about her all the time, she is doing her own thing get over it!! It is very clear that she is younger, way more stunning and is happier than you are!

Tamra, you're the hotest wife in North America let alone Orange county so don't worry about how Grethen feels, she's just feelin abit insecure about herself.

Congrats on your devorce! It's something that I have been wanting to do and my merried life is so much like yours. I am more out going then he is and in front of him I am a defferent women, I hate it but I dont know I do it. And just to see you on the show and how you did it is so impowering. I hope to do the same some day. Any ways I hope you are happy now.

Congrats, I am willing to marry you anytime Tamra you deserve better give me a call anytime

um dont be a hater to gretchin

I think Simon is getting a bum rap for trying to get a little class into his wife. Your "pottie" trash talk is not cute at all. You're loud and abrasive. You can have fun without being as abrasive as you are. You could just see Simon cringe every time you talked about "balls" and such. It's one thing to try to be funny but, it's the way you went about it that was the problem for him.

Dear Tamara,

HIGH FIVE.

Get it girl.

tamra, simon wasn't that bad it's just you were tired of being married.just be honest with yourself because the only ones are going to be hurt are those babys.what you should have done was just get your own harley ride in the wind get your hair in knots and maybe a few bugs in your teeth and you would feel better.but remember when you are around the children act like adults. god bless!

Hi I'm sure u don't read all this but I wish I could be as strong as u I'm in the same type of relationship or marriage I'm so sick of his foot on my head!!" I just want to be me I use to be so happy and fun now all I am is his wife! I want me back I realty related to u this season so bravo to u and good luck girl hugs and love!!!"

Tamra I heart you!
Good 4u!!! U will soon find a happy that u never knew exsisted & I am so happy for u. Simon is ridiculous & some day
he'll be so sorry.

I just read your comments for the first time and realized you divorced Simon. I was trying to find your blog to tell you that you have so outgrown that wart that you need to ice it and get it off of you! But you beat me to it.

You deserve billions better.

you are great!! i see alot of myself in you and i see alot of my husband in simon! it all boils down to them being very insecure with themselves. if you think about it, it must be very hard to live a happy life being insecure with yourself. you are a great person and VERY funny. so be strong and move on! you will come to a time when you wonder if you have done the right thing and i must tell you to never go back just move forward. be was nasty on the show and i just wonder what he was like behind closed doors! i bet it was not pretty! what daughter wants to sleep with their father . . .and that was just the case. he treated you like his kid and nothing you could do was good enough. soooo i will end with you are great and anyone would be lucky to have you!!! good luck to you and your kiddos!!!

Tamra, when you do you start realizing that you are just as Brutal with your words and can be just as nasty as Vicki? There is a whole lot of bashing on Vicki, but your words haven't been kind either.

I saw you in a flight from Panama back to the states recently. I was pretty sure it was you but then I saw the hottie you were with and thought, no way that is not her!!! That's NOT Simon so it can't be Tamra, I had no clue about the divorce until reading your blog now for the first time. I am sorry you had to go through that but I am sure that in the end it is what is best for all!I only wish I would have said hello when I saw you on the flight! :-(

Hola Tamra-
I agree that it is absolutely low-class, ridiculous and useless for people who have NO CHILDREN to offer advice on parenting. You have no idea what you're in for until you, "pop a kid out between your legs". Be an Auntie, friend-of-the-family, concerned-whatever-you-call-it, but never for one moment assume you know what you're talking about when it comes to being a parent until you are one.
Best of luck to you and your children Tamra.

You might think what Gretchen said was low class but it's the truth. Just because you have a kid doesn't mean you automatically know how to parent. It is something you have to learn over time.

Congrats on your divorce Tamara!! You are almost out of your cacoon and ready to be a beautiful butterfly! Have a blast with that!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I hope you get everything you want in life and more. Simon just wasnt ment for you.

I sincerely pray Simon finds a decent " Lady " as a housewive. You have the nastiest mouth. I hope you are taken off the show. I personally hate you.

Tamara,
Honestly, you are such a jealous person.You were busy talking about Gretchen and you forgot to take care of your own marriage. You told Vicky that you got her back and once again you trashed her behind her back. You are so evil and a disgrace to mothers. Leave Gretchen alone and take care of your kids.

Just goes to show what goes around comes around. You were very quick to slate Vicki's relationship with Don but they are still together. Guess you weren't as happy as you and Simon were professing. I feel for your kids and hope they don't become as embittered as you. Now just one last thing, leave the show it will be so much better without your petty whinging and back stabbing.

Tamra please take my advice: cut your hair to the nape of your neck! Your bone structure is sooooo perfect and shorter hair would really show it off! Of all the OC ladies the structure of your face is easily the most beautiful! You have a perfect little nose, great jawline, big brown deep set eyes, etc. I also think a darker shade of blonde would also bring out your features. I've always thought you were the most beautiful. Forget Gretchen! You blow her out of the water in terms of pure natural beauty, delicate feminine features, and good skin!

Obviously there is much passion between you and Simmon, but the twisted realationship of control balances and lack of partnership is quite disturbing. Divorce is actually another way of manipulation and control!! Unfortunately, it wont end there especially when there are kids involved! Counseling is your only option because the manipulation and control struggles between you two are not just going to go away just because you get divorced, they are actually going to get worse!!! Manipulation and control is never a healthy situation for anybody as there is always someone not fulfilled in the end! Lack of fulfillment causes anger and resentment, in turn conflict, as I am sure there is much intense debate between you two which is possibley worse when cameras are off! As a concerned viewer for you, Tamara and children, I pray for you to look inside yourselves, put away the selfishness, and go to counseling to find a healthy way to get along without having to control one anothers lives! Simmon mentions you dodged counseling, what is this the third grade, we are all as adults only responsible for our own actions, hopefully someone will lead/follow by example!!! You are both beautiful people inside and out and deserve happiness in this short time we are all given on this Earth! Something so simple such as bad realtionship habbits can easily be worked on, don't give up on your beautiful loving family and especially your children. Keep an open mind and heart, and love will come back in!! God bless you and your family!

Tamra, stay POSITIVE lady; you glow and project your true spirit when you concentrate on what brings you joy. Please don't respond to or let the haters/negativity/the little digs from anyone suck the energy out of your climb to your personal best. Good Luck with a (self)Love and relationship that nourishes your soul. God's blessings for you and your family! :)

Tamra,
You are a great person, but in my opinion you cared more about the other house wifes B.S instead of focusing on your marriage. I seen other housewifes leave the show to fix more important things in life. Vicki is a good person but not your best friend. I cant believe that you are over your husband but not over Gretchen. Goodluck!

Tamra-
Random comment. There is no way you are 42, you look better than most 32 year olds I know. Ok, come to think of it ALL.

I am sorry to hear about your divorce, and hope your husband admits he is wrong and tries to win you back. Not because you are beautiful, but because one day he will regret being so hard headed. Best wishes.

You dont need this page for support. You are hot, have money, and know it..

Tamara You and Viki are my favorite housewives. She has been a true friend to you and to hear you bad mouth her to the other housewives after she left the party was not right. I hope you say your sorry to her because you are going to need someone you can count on . someone who will have your back and you know that that person is Viki. good luck to you amd your children. leaving Simon is the best thing for you

Apologize, apologize, apologize to Vicky, good friends are hard to come by.

I hate to say this but I must be truthful. Last season I really wasn't your biggest fan. However, this season has been much different. I realize that through TV alone there is absolutely no way that I could know who you really are and therefore pass no viable judgement. But I can see that you really are a remarkable person. I very rarely post my own comments on this sortof thing unless something really strikes me. I think you are a beautiful strong woman who deserves the upmost respect. I'm am sorry for your recent divorce and wish you well. Bless you and your children.

tamra you didnt know if you were coming or going this season!! i feel bad for simon and vicki..i think you played them against each other! not very nice to do to your husband and BFF!!

Hey Tamra,

What are you going to do with your tattoo? Wish you the best during this difficult time!

hi tamara, I hope you and Simon work things out. divorce must be very difficult.

You are definitely one of my favorite house wives. You are so honest but very sweet. Don't let fake people get you down. You are an amazing wife, mother and person in general. If people want to make up immature lie on you and act like they are still in high school; i mean seriously high school drama is what she is trying to start. Let her act that way. She looks like an idiot. Keep being strong Tamra!

I am so glad that you are finaly free. Fly away Tamra! I hope you and Vicki are still good friend, if not you must apologize her. You own it. And Law will be your side. He can not get away from it and above it. Cheeres to Tamra's new life! woooooo-hoooooo!

Darlin you are too funny!

sorry to hear that you dealing with divorce,you are realy a nice person, I hope things work out for you one way or another. I hope you and vicki are still friends. its hard to find friend that support their friends through times like that, I hope she is by your side through this...she looks like the tough friend that anyone need to lean on... wishing you and your family the best

Tamra, I watched a few of the episodes from 2008 and you and Simon seem really in love. Your 40th birthday party you both seemed so happy to be together. I also, noticed in the episodes from 2008 that Vicky stated that Jeana was her best friend. Now she doesn't even speak to her. Your relationship with your husband is the most important relationship, and then your relationship with your kids. Your loyalty and respect needs to go to your husband that you made your vows to. You did not make vows to your friend who states she has your best interest in mind...I disagree. If she were a true friend she would stand by you and step aside while you work on your marriage. If she doesn't, she's not worth having as a friend. While you and Simon had a very traditional style marriage where he was "the man of the house" and you were "the woman of the house" you both seemed very content with your relationship, until Vicky stepped in to challenge it. What kind of friend takes information you share during a vent session and shares that with your husband. She of all people should not be giving relationship advice considering how horrible she spoke to her husband. Stay true to yourself, you children, and your husband. Those are the things that will be there through thick and thin. Friends come and go. Good Luck! And you are the hottest housewife, keep it up...Gretchen is just jealous!!

Tamra,

You have the potential to be a wonderful role model for woman all over the States going through financial and relationship challenges, maybe you should get your own spin off show making your way through all this drama, ups and downs and finding your true self and then perhaps a soul mate to join with you NOT against you. I wish the best for you girl!! Rock on!!

Ginger, Santa Cruz CA

Dear Tamra,

YAAHOO!! You are da BomB girl, you rock! You are truely one of the hottest 40 plus mama's who is now Sexy single and free. It is time you enjoy yourself and date some hotter richer Wild stallion men who will make a better match with the fiesty woman you are!!! Ride-em cowgirl!!!

Jennie
Dallas Texas

Hey Tamara, could you tell me what was in the pinkish cocktail you all were drinking at Lynn's house. I have girls weekend coming up and I would love to make them. Love you and hang in there.

Tamara,
Go to church with your family. What do you have to lose?

Totally the hottest on the show! Now that your divorced if you ever come up to the northeast email me! If you like cops I come with my own cuffs! You are awesome! Take Care! Hope to hear from you!!!!!

Hi Tamara. I think you are a great part of the show. It just seems like you and Simon had a few bad episodes, but the last episode seemed like you guys were happy. So, I hope the 2 of you can work things out. And, maybe not living together for a while will make Simon realize he's a bit controlling and he will learn to let you have your own space... I think that might help your relationship. I don't agree with what you said about Gretchen. She wasn't giving parenting advice... like she said a few times. She was just offering an ear to Lynne's daughter, not advise. You two have a funny relationship, it seems like you could get along with one another if you both didn't try to one-up each other! I hope you keep your head up high and are able to focus your time on your family.
Oh, and do you regret getting the tatoo?!

HA I HAVE TO AGREE WITH SOME OF THOSES BLOGS I MEAN I HAVE WACTED THE SHOW FOR TWO SEASONS NOW AND IT SEEMS LIKE MAYBE IT TIME YOU TRIED TO MAKE AMENDS WITH GRECTON BECAUSE YOU ARE SINGLE NOW AND
SHE IS TRYING TO TAKE THE HIGH ROAD MAYBE YOU SHOULD TOO BUT TAKE CARE OF THOESE KIDS

HA I WACTED THE TWO SEASONS NOW AND I DONT NO ABOUT THAT FIGHT BETWEEN YOU AND GRECTON BUT I WONDER NOW THAT YOU ARE GETTING A DIVORCE IF YOU AND GRCTON WILL TRY TO MAKE A AMENDS OR IF IT HOPLESS BUT STAY STRONG AND TAKE CARE OF THOSES KIDS

Tamra, I was very sad to see that u let Simon and the others convince u that Vicki isn't a good friend for u. I think that u know deep down what the truth really is. I could see in ur eyes that u really didn't believe the things u were saying at that table. I just wanna say that no matter what u do in life u have to be careful of the choices u make when it comes to friendship u dont wanna miss out on a good friend because Simon said so.. I see alot of my past relationship in urs please be careful.U know sometimes we try to hold on to things that God is trying to free us from. Look deep and be sure of who YOU want to omit from ur life everyone elses opinion is not ur own.

Tamara -- Keep it up!

Tamara,

Hang in there!

Tamra,
I feel like I've gotten to know you so much better this season! I respect (and have noticed) that you and Simon have kept your young children off camera, however, the episode showing them riding their bikes to school really let the viewers see that beyond all the drama you two are still parents to young children, and I thought that was important to see. I wish you and your family the best during such a difficult time.

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