I'd like to start off by saying that Vicki is my favorite housewife.I'm only 23,but I'm wise beyond my years,and am blessed that God gave me wisdom.Vicki is the kind of friend that I wish I had in my life.One thing I've learned is that friendships are like relationships.Opposites usually attract,and you usually have something that your friend doesn't have,that they find in you.I don't think Vicki belongs on this show,she's in a class all by herself.She's the only one who stays out of drama,and focuses on her family.She's Motivated,and Determined.I wonder if God built that in her as one of her Gifts,or if she sought after those qualities herself.As for Tamara,she's Seriously Lost,amongst the other "Trophy Wives!!!" .She needs Vicki as a friend to support her emotionally,and build her up.Their friendship will come to an end when Vicki needs her to help her through her divorce,because Tamara is all about ME..ME...ME.Vicki!!!,you can't have someone that's NOT ON YOUR LEVEL support you as a true friend.You're beyond all the housewives,on Numerous levels.

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Ruby BENNETT

hi vicki my wife and i watch the show all the time. we both agree with you on the florida trip. how annoying that all the husbands showed up. i know my wife would have been pissed. she went on an all girls trip to vegas in september. she had the time of her life just shopping and drinking and hanging out with THE GIRLS! we love your work ethic and succesfulness. what is your business exactly and what have you done to expand it and make so much money?

Vicki,

I have never met a person that has the drive that you have. You work so hard day and night, it's nice to see you relax with friends and family. Before, we would see you in the limo still working on your way out to party. These days we don't see that anymore. I have definitely seen the changes that you have made to make your life a happier well balanced one. Everyone's relationships are different. Everyone just needs to worry on what works for them!

Just a question regarding your insurance business...do you get residual pay?

Hey Vicki. Usually when people travel to another country, they learn the language of the area they are traveling to. That's one way you would have been able to communicate with the waiter at the restaurant. Or draw stick figures...

Hi Vicki...Have you ever thought of expanding your business to the east coast...NC, or maybe having a conference on the subject and how to be successful? I love your energy...working hard will pay off, you just have to get there.

Vicki...you r my favorite house wife... I love Europe! In fact I studied abroad during undergrad (2 years). It was soo much fun! I also wanted to tell you that you are a product of hard work paying off. You are not just handed everything like all the other housewives.I think that your children are also successful and they do not just walk all over you because you have displayed a good work ethic in them~ keep up the good work

i think its great that you work so hard for your family and durning this time! rise above the drama you dont have to be friends with anyone you dont want to but a remander that you are who you hang with! hang with mean girls be called a mean girl!!

I like your work ethic and it has paid off. Keep up the good work. When my children get a little older I intend to reinvent myself and move into the next phase. I have never been afraid of some hard work and looking forward to the fruits of my labor.

Hey Vicki! I just want to say that I absolutely love you on the show! You are such an inspiration to me! You are a FABULOUS mother and have raised amazing children! I am a stay at home mom right now,with 4 children, and all but 1 in school. We are very much struggling in this economy right now, and when I saw you on the DR Phil show, all I could think about is that this woman has a very strong head on her shoulders, and I too can be that woman. My youngest child will be in school next year and I will have alot more time on my hands, so with your inspiration, I am already planning on how to get my family financially stable, and be able to enjoy the "fruits of my labor"! Insurance sales sounds like a great way to start...I will surely be looking into it! Thank you so much for all that you do for the show and all the woman that you inspire. Love you bunches XOXOXO

Vicki,

I love your work ethic and perserverance when it comes to your family. In fact, I relate more to you than of the other housewives. If I could offer one piece of advice, its to stop judging people. It makes you seem tacky,jealous, and insecure. I adore the Vicki that is hard working, fun, life of the party, and LOVES her family. Please show us more of that and less of the catty, gossiping, judgmental Vicki.

I would LOVE to be able to sell insurance like you do.
Unfortunately, I have fibromyalgia so bad, and now on
disability, that I'm not sure I could handle the load.
I was a work-a-holic before this, in a job I loved, and could always go back into, but your line of work sounds
rewarding also. Congratulations on your daughter, and
her nursing school graduation. AND her helping a passenger
on the plane. Good for her. I'm proud of her.

On the Housewives, I really hate Jeana is leaving the show.
( so I hear ) That really breaks my heart. I love Jeana so much. The new wife
sounds and looks extremely arrognant. Send her to the
New Jersey girls. I believe Gretchen has been picked on
long enough. She loved Jeff, and now he is gone, so let her be, and go on with her life. ( not you picking on her, but Tamara. ) Gretchen seems to look up to
you, which might get you into trouble with Tamara.

Well, the new season should be interesting. Been missing you Vicki, and enjoyed you on Dr. Phil today.
Love ya,
Vicki

Vicki, I just watched you on Dr. Phil. You seem like you really have a good head on your shoulders, but will you please stop saying, "I borrowed money to a friend..." You LOAN money TO a friend, you BORROW money FROM a friend. I know you know the difference, so stop saying it -- it makes you sound dumb!

Big fan of you Vicki!!! I love your attitude on life and work ethic!! You and Tamra are the best!!

Hello- Please don't cut Jeana out of your life. Throughout the seasons - she seems to have been a genuine friend and care about you. I hate it that she's leaving the show.

By the way...our Kickboxing Group is going Skydiving all
Solo jumps. One of our gals rides motocross, and the other is a Bank Manager of a major Bank, one attorney,
golf pro, Real Estate broker, massage therapist, chiropractor, etc.
Maybe Bravo would do a show on us, and find it a bit more fun than shopping and Botox.

It seems that from a business stand point you have set a wonderful example for you daughter on how she does not have to sit around and wait to be taken care of, she can and will take care of herself. It is however amazing that unlike many of the other young adults on the show, she appears to be the most down to earth, intelligent and sensitive of the bunch. Good job with raising such a sweet, beautiful intelligent young lady.

Yay, Vicki! I loved you in the first season and became disenchanted over the next few seasons. Now I feel like you're back! Back to the LADY you were/are. I'm sooo happy to see how you're interacting with Don. As a happily married lady, I could barely stomach all of the derogatory comments aimed in his direction last season. You two are great together. Also, seeing you with Briana gives me hope. I have 2 young girls (5 and 7) that I love with all that I have and hope when they are grown they will still want to spend time with me the way you two do. Congrats to Briana, by the way. A trip like the one you went on would be a dream come true for me. You make me want to work harder in all aspects of my life and enjoy reaping the rewards. You are an inspiration! I wish you all the best.

Hi. I just wanted to say that you seem to be a very passionate person with a kind heart. Don't be a follower because at times that's what it seems like. Your personality shows how strong you are. Don't get sucked into situations you know aren't "you". Keep up the good work, it does pay off!!

Your work ethic is awesome! I wish there more people like you! I believe in strong work ethic because in the long run, it is so worth it! Don't listen to those that make comments about you working so many hours. They are just jealous that you have a great job, especially during this economic craziness! WHOO-HOO!

I HAVE NEVER IN MY LIFE FELT SUCH SORROW FOR A GROUP OF PEOPLE . I HAVE BEEN LAID OFF FROM MY JOB AND HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET A JOB FOR A YEAR AND A HALF IM TOO OVER QUALIFIED OR TO UNDER QUALIFIED I HAVE A COLLEGE DEGREE.

I am 34 and I guess I would consider myself a hot mom but my husband loves you!

I am so jealous! Not to much just a little (Cat fight!). I like you the best because of your work ethic you are awesome!

I love the show. I've watched it from the very beginning season and will continue to do so. I'm a former California girl now living (and loving) in Texas! Our family also enjoyed a month in Italy this summer and I was stunned when the filming of this week's show was with your family in the same restaurant we loved, "Le sorelle" in Rome! We also took family photos there and it was fun to see your family also enjoying the Italian way! Although, I will say that I took Italian lessons before our trip and it helped a great deal with the translations during our stay! Continued success to you and your family on the show and in life. Ciao!

Vicki - I bet you will survive these tough financial times just fine because I'm sure you saved money, instead of spending every penny as some others on the show have done.

Also, I bet your house, cars and your son and daughter's college tuition are paid.

Did I win the bet?

your my one and only favorite REAL housewife!! I agree with everything you say, you are a great example for the rest of the housewives and I admire that! before I thought the housewives show made no sense but you make it better! because I'm able to see your succes, makes me want to work harder and believe that a woman can do alot and not only get things from the husband!!! you're great!
thanks! the other housewives should get to work!! haha!!

Congrats to Briana and not just because we have similar names :)

Do yourself a favor next time and learn some basics of Italian! The good thing is that if you learn the basics of one "romance" language then you'll be able to figure out the basics of other romance languages. For example, I know a decent amt of French and have been able to pick up some Italian and Spanish very easily because there are similarities.

Congrats to your daughter. She's lucky to have a mom who is so proud of her. We should all be so lucky.

Very nice that your fans are telling you so many wonderful things about your daughter. We all love her out here in BRAVO land!!! I wish Jeana all the luck in the world. I will miss her.

Vicky, You seem to be different this season and I am not sure what to make of it, I will give you a chance. Why did you have to mention that Jeana asked you for money? I think that was in bad taste and I'm sure she didn't like it. Jeana is your friend and you should have helped her, you know she would have helped you if you needed it. I do admire you for being such a work horse and your children seem like good people. Also like you my husband and I have "found" each other again and it is wonderful so I know what you are going through and I am glad to see it. I felt bad for you last season because I was also going through the same thing. Good Luck to you and your family!!!

Just adding my two sense...I have never heard of a nursing program that takes seven years...your daughter is a nurse, not a doctor, right?? But from one nursing student to another...Go Briana!!

Hi Vicki, I admire your work ethic and passion for life. I feel you were very harsh with Jeanna. You did not have to loan her the money, but it was rude to even mention she asked for it. I am sure she did not appreciate that coming from a friend. Also, maybe you could have a little compassion for her concerning her financial problems. You two seemed to be good friends and are the only two remaining from the start of the show. She seems to be a good person, not sure why you referred to her as toxic.

Hi, Vicki,

Good for you for working so hard and raising a well-adjusted daughter. Briana seems to be one of the few children on the show with any common sense.

On the other hand, your attitude and behavior towards others is distressing. A little more tolerance, forbearance, and patience with other people would benefit you as well as them. I don't know why you don't want to be with Jeana anymore, for example, but if it's truly because she is experiencing financial difficulties, then your own success is less valuable because you are not being a good person.

As for Gretchen, how she acts is her business--not yours. If you and Tamra really don't want to associate with her, then don't come back to the show for another season.

Vicki, I think I am starting to change my attitude about you. While you can be difficult and judgemental, I have to give you credit for trying to be a better wife and being an excellent mother. Briana seems like an amazing young woman and you must have something to do with that. I also applaud you for being one of the few woman in the entire RHW franchise who actually has what she says she has. Most of the women are total phonies (i.e. Tamra and Lynne) and don't have the kind of wealth that they pretend to have. It is disgusting to watch their extravagant purchasing one season and then watch them lose their homes the next. That doesn't happen to people who have REAL money. As a business woman in the finance world, are you as infuriated as I am?! Afterall it is people like us who will be forced to pick of the check for those who are irresponsible! Please give your BFF some advice and a dose of that straight talk you are so famous for! And Good Luck with everything this season - I hope we see a kinder Vicki than we have seen in seasons past!

I known this is a reality show but Geez ladies find some balance in your lives. I have to admit I can't stop watching this show because it instantly makes me feel better about myself. I, like Vicki, run my own business. The difference is, I know when to turn it on and off. You can tell by the way she treats people she doesn't get it. No question she has built a successful business and she should be proud of that. Now take a step back and see who your friends are. If you can only count them on one hand what have you accomplished in life ?

Italy is my DREAM vacation. But... I think I would bring a transalator or something with me hehe

I will have to agree that an RN BSN only takes 4 years, as mine did. but good for your daughter to go into the field. it's rough and God knows we always need more nurses.

Hi Vicki,
I am very happy that you had such a proud moment with Briana on the plane.
I do think you should ease up on Gretchen just a bit. She didnt seem to be judging Lynn, just kind of asserting that Lynn should probably deal with the girls and their drinking [which is rather obvious to the audience, as well]. I do respect that you followed that up by making a somewhat more kind comment about Gretchen's observations with the drinking.
I understand that you may not like or get along with Gretchen, but I must be honest, I find it much more fun to watch you when you arent judging Gretchen! I say: let Gretchen be Gretchen. If you don't like what she's doing, don't associate with her. Dont attack her on national television either. To your friends? Sure, why not? But to the viewers? It just makes us more skeptical.
I find Gretchen amusing and endearing...when I see you are Tamra attack her...I enjoy watching you less. When I see you alone, not attacking any of the other women, I respect you. And I REALLY respect Briana. Of all the children on the show, Briana seems the most put together.
You work hard, Vicki, and I respect that. I just wish you'd curb your hateful comments. Viewers want to like you. Viewers like Gretchen. Let us like you both! If you dont like Gretchen, that's fine...just don't attack her...or you may lose fans. I hope this makes sense.
All the best in this tough time.
-Viewer A

Vicky, keep up the hard work. You are awesome, i loved to see you wear the bcbg top with the silk sleeves. I have the exact same one.xogg

Vicky, keep up the hard work. You are awesome!!!

I admire your work ethnic, I think there should be more people who love their careers as much as you do. Vicki you inspire me to work hard when I get a career of my own. My dream is to own a lot of money and live in a big house and you can only do that if you work hard. Congratulations! No offense to the other daughters on the show but Brianna is my favorite daughter.

Vicky, you should be very proud of your daughter, she is wonderful! Congrats on raising good kids. But please, when in Rome do as the Romans do. Of course they do not speak english, they are in Italy!

I have always admired you and your work & family ethic. You realize that one day we can be up, and no matter how hard we work, sometimes tides turn and your down. I felt a little dissappointed that you did not mention Jeana and the reason why is due to her financial difficulty, or was there tension prior? Either way a friend is a friend and unless they do something dreadfully painful, it is a relationship worth keeping.

Teach Tamra to follow in your foot steps in becoming an independant woman.

Vicki! I am obsessed right now with the yellow embroidered blouse you wore in a previous season. It was shown in a "flashback" in episode 2 of season 5 when you were talking to Jeana about Mexico and told Don he wasn't going. PLEASE please let us know the designer and/or where it was purchased. I can't stop thinking about it! :) I'm in my (very early) 30's and live in So.Cal and identify with the way you dress more than any other housewife...keep up the good work!

You are a true inspiration! Hard work does pay off and you are
a classic example of that. Glad to see a successful business
woman represented on the show!

thanks for making the show worth watching! You have a very successful family and that takes a good mom, please tell all of these women to get over themselves....woo hoo!!

Hey Vicki,

I have always admired your business savvy and parenting skills. I think that Lynne's children would be totally different if they had you as a parent because you set examples and boudaries for your children. I bet Briana would have never asked you for a beer at the age of 16 and gone to a high school for bad teenagers. She would have known better. So, you should understand Gretchen when she says Lynne should be stricter. Actually, if you get Tamra out of the way, I think that you and Gretchen could be good friends with a lot in common.

Isn't it funny how people criticize "workaholics" and yet when they are in money trouble, they are the first ones they call. There's nothing wrong with a lavish lifestyle - if you can pay for it. It's hard to feel sorry for any of these women with financial woes when last season I believe Tamra got a $40000 or some ridiculous amount watch for her birthday. Poor Jeanna has to sell some of her cars and art and maybe her 5.5 million house. Wow, that's really tough.
Sorry, no sympathy here for any of them. They should learn to live within their means like the rest of us.
PS Sorry but that looked like the trip from hell - leave Mom home next time.

Well congratulations Vicki on doing the right thing economically. I'm tired of hearing people with money say they're not going to spend it, that is what's wrong with the economy. I don't mean spend it wildly but don't stop living and the only way we can build up the economy is to keep it going, so good for you!

Congrats on Briane's graduation, your mom was funny as heck on that trip and you girls looked like you were having a good time. I hope you and Jeana can patch things up, you were such close friends and we really need each other at the end of the day.

I'm looking forward to watching my all time favorite housewives this year!