Vicki,
I really think that you are great on the show. But I think that you work as much as you do because you are afraid to really live your life. I am also all the time as well, but you do need to find a balance, because sometime in your life you are going to be ready to slow down and you will not have anyone to share that time with. Just a little advise from one working women to another, you can still be successful and not work 12 to 16 hours a day. Enjoy the life that you have made for yourself. Also remain true to yourself and your personality. There are some really fake people on these reality shows but you are not one of them.

Amanda

Vicki are a hard working woman...Funny how women get punished for working their butts off and taking care of their family, but if the man does it he is praised and honored...I don't understand. Sometimes men can't handle the fact that a woman can take care of their family without their help. I am in the same situation, my income into the family is more than my partners and I do make more financial decisions than he does and he respects that and to me that is a true man. You and Tamra are the best O.C. housewives there has been. You are the only two housewives that take care of their own children and don't have nannies watching their kids. Be true to yourself and enjoy life....

Vicki,

Just coming off a long term rare and life altering syndrome...

I have to tell you nobody EVER Layed on there death bed saying I wish I spent more time at the office...Serioulsy you need to get off the power high and enjoy your life..

life it short enjoy the ride!

Vicki, you are the first, original and best housewife by a mile!!!! Please don't ever change, I love your strong work ethics! It really comes across that you're a caring and devoted mum. Wishing you all the best in your life, love, health and family.

A fan from UK, Luke x

Re:Jeana & Simons friendship.

Why should the friendship of these 2 be dissolved just because the marriage of Simon & Tamra did ? I salute them both (J & S). No one should be able to dictate who an individual has as friends. And those that do, are they really your friend? BUT, I will still be entertained by this show.

You won Alexis Vicki! lets see how she reacts with the Load your side. I don't think she would embrace it with no hesitation but she will look for complaining. yes indeed!

Hi Vicki,

I love the fact that you are the original housewife. The people who stick with something through good or bad and stay true to themselves are to be admired.
You definitely deserve admiration, you stayed with the show, as well as your career for a long time.

Vicki,

I am sorry your marriage broke up, sorry, but not surprised. I think everyone wondered just how long Donn would allow you to treat him like an employee/servant and not complain. I for one am glad he has had enough. You reminded me of Kate Gosselin the way she was always putting her husband down. Well, that's over, maybe you can start trying to be a nice person again.

You are a very successful business woman and make a lot of money. So what. You are also abusive, abrasive, catty, selfish, loud, obnoxious and dishonest. I wouldn't be feeling too good about myself right now, if I were you. Money is great, and material things are nice, but what about your soul? If you had to stand at the pearly gates tomorrow, how do you think you would be received? Do you think God is impressed by how much money you make or spend? Do you think he approves of how you treated your Husband? The man you promised to stand by in sickness and health, for richer or poorer? I am not impressed by you at all, Vicki. I think you are egotistical, brash and loud mouthed. I would not want you for a friend and I don't like watching you on the show.

You are just a grown up "mean girl".

Vicki,
See, another example of visiting or addressing things you shouldn't! Why would you comment or care what type of work Alexis does? I'm not her biggest fan but really, stay out of her life or be supportive! Oh I really think you are impossible to please! You get upset if they don't work and critique them for trying"
Ugh! You're so harsh!

Vicki ~ Love watching you! You are a REAL housewife ~ Thanks for letting us into your world...

Vicki ..... yes, you work too hard. But girl, I love you. I do miss Gina. I have been a viewer from DAY ONE, of the very first show. Don't you miss those old days? I think most of these so called women .. well, they are terrible. Alexis is a horrible female, I would NEVER want any of my children to turn out like her or that nasty, bow down to me kind of a husband she has. It is very disturbing to watch them.

I just think these shows are messing it all up. I loved all the cities until they started to pick these trashy nasty fake women. They are making all women look bad.

I love you Vicky, even when you had your bad moments ... you are the real deal! And what the hell happened to Tamra? Damn I use to like her, but she is low and nasty too. MY shows .... please bring back the standards! Vicky to tell the show what I mean ... they have been off the mark for a long time now.

Keep me a watcher Vicki, much love and have a great year.
Love, Lorna

Hi Vicky,

It seems like you're the only person in California that has a job anymore! LOL

Karen

sad that you and don couldnt make it work but better to let him go so maybe he can find someone with the same interests as he and wants to enjoy life. You life is your work and thats fine but he seems to be a great man and wants to enought life.

Brianna is a smart cookie and seems to have it together. You overworry and will have to let go a bit! Trust Brianna to be the intelligent mature person that she is. You will not be dissappointed!

Vicki, you are my favorite!!!! I wouldnt watch if it wasnt for you. I admire you and all you do. I hope to emulate your success in my own life one day.

Take good care.

Wow, I was flipping through the tv and stopped on your show (I haven't watched it in quite awhile). This is the episode you and Don were at a Spa. Wow, do I see a difference in you, Vicki, since the last time I watch the show. You are at a dinner and you look like the most uncomfortable person. If I were to have just watched I would have thought this was a blind date. I have been married to my high school sweetheart for 27 years. I have 5 children. Believe me I know marriage is work. However, the best thing for you, for both of you, would be to let each other go. If you are not going to make the time to nurture your marriage, then let it go. You looked like you didn't even want to be there. You couldn't even remember how old your husband is. This is very very sad. I feel sorry for the both of you. Good luck in the future.

Vicki, each week I watch hoping to like you more, but I am always disappointed. I think it is great that you not only want to work to support your family, but you also fully enjoy it. It is important to do something that you love. However, in order to make ANY relationship work, you have to make time for the other person. This is especially true in a marriage, and unfortunately that is usually the relationship that most of us take for granted. You keep saying that you are busy and don't have time, but you need to MAKE time. Schedule it if you have to, but it is painfully obvious that there has been unrepairable damage done to your relationship. If you have time to film a reality television show, you should have been able to make time for your husband. Just my two cents.

Vicki, you'll always be a fav. You are the og housewife! And watching you this season reminds me why ive always liked you. But it seems that anytime any of these women want to venture out to do something on their own you kind of mock and put them down for it. You did it when Gretchen went to about starting her makeup and your doing it with Alexis with her dress line. These women are persuing dreams and desires its really not up to you to question what people have time for and as a women who is successful you should give your blessing instead of finding ways to get in little jabs. You are the one who is always telling people to go to work!

I admire your work habits,but to not know the age of your husband and to leave him alone all the time is not right.Don`t you girls know that whjatever you say is going to be viewed by the other wives?--or don`

vickie,
u were never one of my favorites until this season! u have won me over with your humor! im not even sure you know how funny you really come off but that conversation w your daughter about being safe in vegas had me laughing hysterically all alone in my living room well with my dog and she thought i had gone crazy i laughed so much! I think what made people dislike you to begin with is you really did just see people and things for exactly who and what they are and they aren't able to hide behind BS. You call them out on it and i love that! keep being who you are a hilarious and great mom as well as an amazing business woman!

Hi Vicki,
Where did Briana get her cute black dress that she wore out in Las Vegas? I LOVED it!!!!

Vicki,

You made the decision to put your private life on TV and to make comments in the interviews about your marriage to Donn. So, it seems understandable why viewers have strong opinions. I sincerely wish both you and Donn well in the future. I'm sure Donn will be much happier with someone less self-centered and controlling.

Just had to comment Vicki that this year it seems like I'm finally getting to know the real you. You appear to be letting all your walls and boundaries down, and that's a good thing! We like what we are seeing. About time we got to know and love you.

Hello Vicki!

I read you're going to Naples, FL soon and you just have to go to Mira Mare. It's my favorite restaurant right on the water in "The Village" (just off of Gulf Shore Blvd.) So delicious! I go there to visit my parents and grandparents a lot and we always eat there. Enjoy!

I have never posted a comment before but I can't stop myself! First off - I think you are a terrific mom. My kids are younger but I will worry about them forever. My niece is a freshman in college and I am constantly checking in on her. Second - I am sorry that your marriage didn't work out. No one knows what goes on in someone else's private life, so I can only say I was sorry to hear you broke up. Third - I find it hard to believe that a workaholic such as yourself made the comment about Alexis! She's got 3 small kids which is a great reason to find something you love just for yourself. I was very surprised at how 1950s you sounded.

Hi Vickie, This may be a strange request, but you had given Tamara a gift last episode and it was a Metallic Cross in a Frame. So BEAUTIFUL... I would love to know where you got this. I have looked high and low on line and cannot find.

Love you guys and the show!!
Hope life brings you all the happiness, Andrea

First off let me say i just love you! You are the most "real" person on the show, not to mention i feel like i can totaly relate to you on a parents level as i have said the samething about the putting my kids in a box....lol Being a constant worrier is no fun & stressfull but if it saves my kids from something bad then it's well worth it! I'm excited to hear your coming to the KY Derby, Louisville is where i have lived all my life & i can promise you, you will have a blast!!!! Thank you for making the show wonderful & keep up the great & hard work.

Hi Vicki, u are my favourite housewife!! wooo hooo!!! lol

I really envy you, working yr butt off and earning the money you do. You should be proud of yourself as you have built up the business & havent relied on any man 2 do that for you. I wish I had the opportunity to do that!! I have raised 2 kids on my own after divorce, many years ago. I hav always been a positive & motivated person but there were always obstacles in my way. Now my kids are older Im looking for that challenge. Any chance of you employing me? (in the UK) :) :)

Vicki I think you are great! You seem very real to me. You are so very right If want anything out of life, you have to work for it!

I love the way you are with your kids! I am the same way with mine! They need us to remind and protect no matter how old they are...even when they dont think we need to!

I think it was great when you were questioning Alexis. She really looked like a business - designer when she described what "couture" was. I dont care how many hours of interviews you have done. If you love and believe in what you are selling and know what your doing you can describe what it is! I just think of all the hardworking "Real Designers" out there that has went to school and worked sooo very hard day in & day out putting there designs on paper, ordering the material, sewing the product with there own 2 hands! I thought it was horrible when she cut the sleeves! But when you are just handed something and never had to work for anything, you dont appreciate the hard work that goes into it!

Woo hoo!

Hi Vickie,

You are my favorite orange county housewife. You are smart, motivated, and confident!! It is humorous when you are forced to have brainless conversations like the one you had with Alexis about her dress line! You always stay polite and gracious.
Cheers to you for being a real woman!!

Hi Vicky,
This show would never be the same without you. One thing, you've kept it real all these years. You give good advice to your family and friends. Youre a smart business woman but an even better Mom. I'll never forget the show when you cut Michaels hair. You quizzed him on everything he would be doing for the day. I remember thinking back then. What a good Mom. Here you are years later with college graduated kids, who still listen and respect you. They have a little more leeway to tease you. That's as far as it goes.
BTW, Tamara is charming when she wants to be. You heard what she said at the fashion show. At that moment she would talk to anyone. That is Tamera. She's nice to your face, but you never know what she's saying about you when you're not in ear shot. I hope she's sincere with your friendship. Take care wonder woman!!!

i so want to be as strong as you i love my job. and would be there 24/7 you are what i want to be! i want a career and do everything and give everthing to my family. so many dreams

I LOVE YOU VICKI!! You just need to downsize and spend more time on yourself and family... Success is wonderful, but take some time for yourself now! Life is short!

Vicki, I have 2 daughters in their 20s and I worry all the time too. It's tough to let go. Brianna is a good kid and level headed so I think she will be okay. She has always been my favorite OC young person.

Vicky.......I love you this season!!! Not that I haven't in the others!!You are so funny on the show... And so much more laid back......I really admire how you just speak your mind and can care less what others think or have to say about you. All that matters is Family and WORK!!

Vicki,
I didn't blame you at all for being concerned for your daughter; I have been a few times myself, and always stuck close to my friends. It was still pretty fun to watch her go and relax-she's earned it!! In two weeks I'll be flying out again with family and friends-to get married!! I was born in Louisville and never been to the Derby, so be sure to drink a mint julep for me as well. WHOOO-HOOOO :)

Hi Vickie!
I have been a fan of the show since day 1#, you were my least favorite person at first,then after the show last year and what you did for donn,showed me what a sweet,ind loving person you really are!! you are a hard working go getter that loves her job and money...i get it!! you go girl!! just tale a little time for you,and donn!! and it will be a well rounded life you worked hard for!!
xoxoox
Tim
scottsdale arizona!

So sad for you and Don, Vicki! I admire your hard work!

Gretchen & Alexis could learn a lot from you! You are the bomdiggity, girlfriend!

As moms we never stop worrying about our children. I will always be concerned for my children, no matter how old they are. My youngest will be studying in Germany in the fall semester and I will worry about her until she returns home. I know it will be any amazing experience to study the architecture of Europe, but it still scares me. You are a great mom and it is wonderful that you care so very much for your children. As for the opinions on yours and Donn's relationship, only you and he know the truth. Try to take each opinion in stride and don't let any of them upset you. I wish you both the best.

It was nice to see you make the effort with Alexis to put some of the bad stuff behind you guys & just move forward...and then you undid all that with your side interview by continuing to denigrate her & her business efforts. I'm not a fan of hers whatsoever, but wow, you judge her left & right & give no benefit of doubt there. Why is it so important for you to continually judge her? Just as you mention here that you're tired of people judging your marriage dynamics, I'm sure Alexis is just as tired of your own judgments. Very petty!

I was cracking up when you were talking to Briana and you were distracted about the ice cream in the fridge. "That's weird. I hate weird things." You are so entertaining and fun. I'm glad you don't edit and repress your quirky personality.

I agree with Briana because my mom is the same way you are, she is constantly worried when I go anywhere, it's a normal mom thing to worry, but you do have to let your kids grow up. Vegas is fun but very scary and can be dangerous if you are a young woman and drinking.

I am sad that you and Jeana are no longer friends. I wish you'd defend her and not always take Tamra's side. Tamra had not been nice to Jeana for the last couple of years, so Jeana really doesn't owe her anything. Jeana and Simon were closer than Jeana and Tamra were, and Simon played a role in Jeana's kids' lives, so I understand her friendship with him. Tamra's rude comments are unneccesary and immature, in my opinion.

I was appalled when Alexis cut the sleeves off, but really her dress line is no different than other ventures other reality stars have taken. You have a book and an eyelash product endorsement, Lynne has her cuff line, etc. . . she can follow whatever dreams she wants!

You are a good mother, you raised your children right. Now them them live their lives, when they need you they will let you know. I know it is easier said then done but you did your job and a great job at that!!

Vicki you will have a blast in Louisville for the Kentucky Derby. It is a great time and there is always a party going on somewhere. I live in Louisville and it is like the city comes alive. You should try and come in next year for Thunder over Louisville. It is one of the largest firework displays in the nation. It is the kickoff to the Kentucky Derby.

I think I'm beginning to enjoy you more. You do seem kinder and more thoughtful. But I do think your comments toward Alexis's dress line were a bit unnecessary. She may know nothing about it, but at least she has the guts to jump in and try something new that she is interested in. Her hubby probaby has the cash to back it, so lucky her. Give support, not negativity.

Vicki,
This is the first time I have ever posted a comment on your page so let's hope she sees it. I completely understand why you are controlling with Brianna, I have a 28 year old daughter myself and I worry about her constantly. However, she would give me hell if I were to talk to her the way you do to Brianna. I know you love her and she means the world to you BUt you have to trust her and everything you've taught her. She's a brigh, beautiful and intelligent young woman who can look out for herself. I know you mean well but sometimes we just need to step back as parents, just a little.
I hope you and your family have a peaceful Good Friday and wonderul Easter!
All the best to you and the family:)

I know how you feel protective of your daughter. I have a 17yo son and I'm the same way. I wish he could just go to school and then stay home. LOL I know that's not realistic and of course he can go out with friends. I explain to him that I worry and hope that he makes good choices while he's out with his friends. I always tell him that if he is unsure what to do, just think "what would my mom think about that" and he will know the answer. So far it's working (he's never gotten in trouble). It's kind of nerve racking when he's not home because I do worry (my parents and I can't sleep when he's not home).

Briana's 24? and very intelligent. I'm sure she will make the right decisions. Just know that you did a good job in raising her. :)

Vicki, You seem very relaxed this season. I happy for your happiness in life.

Katea

All the best to you, Vicki! You are obviously a great mom and businesswoman. Glad you are going to be able to take some time to relax and have fun with friends.