The Chateau Diaries #204 Fanny put more $ into her sagging face than her sagging château!

[Madame No]

I don't think they're real, she also looks like she's had liposuction all over the place... She lives for attention... they were rushing Fanny, "come see, come see" all for the old bird in an out of place pink party dress.

Red Hot Mama fits right in with the rest of them. I bet old Tess with her floating balloons was a bit pissed having competition that like that. I would not have been able to keep a straight face if someone had told me to "come see" this circus act. I would have thought it was a joke. I might even have poked them to find out if they were real or not. So effing embarrassing to have a mother who looks like an aging porn star. Plastic surgery is considered de rigueur in many South American countries. It's quite affordable and considered normal. In Brazil, insurance actually pays for it as it is considered necessary to get a good job and husband! No wonder South American countries are always in a big mess economically and politically with values like that.

 

[T Rex]

One can not really be mad at Herr Nuti's mum- her body's bangin! Old girl may be near 70, but you go girl!

 

[Imperious Me]

I'm thinking this Dubai business might have something to do with the SA Princess. A bit coincidental. I'm also thinking she may consider taking Phyllis a bit of a risk considering his appearance and mannerisms in such a conservative country. She never goes travelling alone and Gerry is just another handbag carrier for her. Personally, I wouldn't consider Dubai to be much of a present for Gerry as a travel destination. What the hell is he going to do there? Ride up and down in the elevator? She's going for the glitz and shopping, maybe connect with the Sultana or whatever she is. She'll fit right in, Gerry will stand out like a sore thumb. She'll return with loads of tit. Phyllis will be jealous. Fanny's the one in the middle, the only blonde. She's going to have a lot of fun in the sun!

I went back and checked... @5:00 that's exactly what Sultana wrote, 'looking forward to your visit my beautiful country...' it's all pre-planned...

 

[Madame No]

One can not really be mad at Herr Nuti's mum- her body's bangin! Old girl may be near 70, but you go girl!

I guess we have VERY different tastes in what we consider to be the ideal woman's body. I don't find it attractive at all. It's completely out of balance to the point of clownish. I prefer elegance and grace. Never wanted big boobs or big butt. Give me a dancer's body with nice long legs any day. My ideal is still Grace Kelly since I was a young woman. To each her own though!

 

[T Rex]

And where on earth was our beloved Tess (whose turkey cutlets would outdo Herr Nuti's mum) on Christmas Day (along with Bag Head Nick, the better Marie, and Antoine?)

 

[Madame No]

I bet the Sultana paid for the flights and 5 star hotel accommodations for the trip to Dubai. Fanny is such a witch! Making a show of gifting Gerry a 'vacation' for just the two of them. He's probably wondering what the hell this is all about too. He has taken her on such nice and expensive trips using his own hard earned taxi driving money. She has absolutely no shame. I hope Gerry backs out at the last minute and she either has to go alone - oh horrors, who's going to look after her piles of designer luggage and bring her tea and croissant in the morning - or forces Phyllis to clean up his act and put on normal clothes to accompany her. But Gerry only knows how to play the door mat, so he will go, do her bidding, put on his shiteating false teeth grin and continue to act the fool all for his darling princess. I'm sure there's still room in that very special place in hell for people like Fanny, it might be crowded but one more can be squeezed in with a bit of shuffling.

I wonder if the Sultana told Fanny to ditch the boyfriend for this little excursion. Just bring that idiot brother or whatever he is of yours, he won't be any problem. There's a teen section in the hotel with a big movie screen, lots of video games, and open mic stage where he can tell his jokes and an all you can eat dessert buffet where he can stay while we go shopping and dining. He'll fit right in.

 

[jojonz]

I am beginning to wonder whether PJ was specifically employed by SJ from the beginning to act the part of her boyfriend. It must have been quite a few years since she and Potty split. She strikes me as being the sort of person who would be embarrassed if others thought she couldn't attract a partner. She couldn't tolerate a stronger, older, and more intelligent person who might try to curb her lifestyle and spending and who was wise enough to recognise the enormous problems she has. Perhaps PJ's real job for which he receives payment is just to pretend they are a couple and accompany her on her travels. He indulges her and would not dare to interfere with her lifestyle. In return, he gets free accomodation, a salary and unlimited travel. This is to show the world that, despite her age, she can attract a younger man (idiotic fans believe it) while allowing her to do exactly as she pleases and to hide any other casual relationships she may have. She may well be the cause of Dan's break up but PJ provided a shield. It may be the greatest role he'll ever play in his career!
It wouldn't surprise me if he gets taken to Dubai to be the cameraman! Poor Gerry!

Happens all the time, my eldest cousin who was 20 years older than me in the late 70's was a handbag for a notable government politician who it was always rumoured was a lesbian. He lived in another town a builder on construction sites and quiet a looker. Very intelligent and political as well and understood her predicament and was sympathic. My mother whispered to me in my thirties, that as he scrubbed up well she bought suits and expensive casual clothes kept at her address and when she needed a plus one would contact him and he would accompany her. They met at a political conference, it all blew to peices in the late 90's when he met a woman and decided he didn't want to be alone in his old age. He never received any payment he enjoyed it I think but he was never out of pocket travelling to where ever he needed to be.

 

[OhIDontKnow...]

i have the feeling that all that food was cold... before they could eat it...it must be...all those cold servingbowls etc , having to carry the food from the kitchen to the diningarea..and i also have a feeling not all the food is ready at the same time there...thats why they need so much alcohol....to guzzle all that cold food down...

I have long wondered why they don’t have chafing dishes with sterno heaters beneath for all of the buffet food they serve. I’d be damned if I would cook all day to serve subpar food because it’s cold.

I am beginning to wonder whether PJ was specifically employed by SJ from the beginning to act the part of her boyfriend. It must have been quite a few years since she and Potty split. She strikes me as being the sort of person who would be embarrassed if others thought she couldn't attract a partner. She couldn't tolerate a stronger, older, and more intelligent person who might try to curb her lifestyle and spending and who was wise enough to recognise the enormous problems she has. Perhaps PJ's real job for which he receives payment is just to pretend they are a couple and accompany her on her travels. He indulges her and would not dare to interfere with her lifestyle. In return, he gets free accomodation, a salary and unlimited travel. This is to show the world that, despite her age, she can attract a younger man (idiotic fans believe it) while allowing her to do exactly as she pleases and to hide any other casual relationships she may have. She may well be the cause of Dan's break up but PJ provided a shield. It may be the greatest role he'll ever play in his career!
It wouldn't surprise me if he gets taken to Dubai to be the cameraman! Poor Gerry!

It really did seem post Michael Petherick that they (she and Michael) had been milking a fake relationship for some reason. I think he blew that up on purpose. She was dating Mason for real during that time, but was sketchy on the details. I think she wants to keep her dating life a secret totally and phiphi is her beard. I think Michael was also her beard.

 

[Marquis de Potpourri]

I'm thinking this Dubai business might have something to do with the SA Princess. A bit coincidental. I'm also thinking she may consider taking Phyllis a bit of a risk considering his appearance and mannerisms in such a conservative country. She never goes travelling alone and Gerry is just another handbag carrier for her. Personally, I wouldn't consider Dubai to be much of a present for Gerry as a travel destination. What the hell is he going to do there? Ride up and down in the elevator? She's going for the glitz and shopping, maybe connect with the Sultana or whatever she is. She'll fit right in, Gerry will stand out like a sore thumb. She'll return with loads of tit. Phyllis will be jealous. Fanny's the one in the middle, the only blonde. She's going to have a lot of fun in the sun!

I imagine SJ and her cohort in Dubai like Sex and the City in Abu Dhabi!
I'm almost certain Andrew and Ricardo will worm themselves into that trip for the price of several dinners and a shopping spree!

 

[Patriciarella]

Snorty’s mom brought SJ a photo book. Here is the day Snorty was born. SJ was in college and living with Olly while dating Potts.

Look his first tooth, so innocent and allergy free at this age. SJ was married and divorced by now.

Snorty was curious at this age, he reached for grandma’s broaches and shiny forks. Silly SJ was mind tricking Nic into buying a chateau with her.

 

[RWChatter]

I imagine SJ and her cohort in Dubai like Sex and the City in Abu Dhabi!
I'm almost certain Andrew and Ricardo will worm themselves into that trip for the price of several dinners and a shopping spree!

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LMAO!!!! Welcome back to Tattle after your honeymoon adventures!!! Married life suites your humor!!! Over the top hilarious!!! Happy last day of Hanukah!

 

[Patriciarella]

Snorty’s first Christmas. Now we know why he likes stuffed animals so much.

Sitting on grandpa’s knee learning boys can wear nail polish and have fancy plates.

Getting ready for tub time. Find a woman with a copper tub and she will let you bathe in gold flakes someday.

 

[Madame No]

I have long wondered why they don’t have chafing dishes with sterno heaters beneath for all of the buffet food they serve. I’d be damned if I would cook all day to serve subpar food because it’s cold.


It really did seem post Michael Petherick that they (she and Michael) had been milking a fake relationship for some reason. I think he blew that up on purpose. She was dating Mason for real during that time, but was sketchy on the details. I think she wants to keep her dating life a secret totally and phiphi is her beard. I think Michael was also her beard.

Don't give them any ideas about anymore open flames, the candles are scary enough! Food is not the priority at that place. It's for show. It doesn't matter what it tastes like or if it's hot or not. Hardly anyone ever comments on the taste of the food. Fanny puts on a big show about being a connoisseur of wine and food, but that's nonsense. In her book, if it's expensive it's good. She wouldn't know a pinot noir from a cabernet. It's just a wonder that people there don't get food poisoning, maybe they do with food left out for hours at varying temperatures. I don't eat at buffets because I have no idea how long the food has been sitting there. Also, tiny droplets of saliva from people coughing, sneezing, talking and laughing easily get onto the food. I have also seen people pick something with their bare hands and put it back. No thank you!

About your second thought. There is some merit to it for sure. She probably got sick and tired of the grannies constantly going on about how she should get a boyfriend. And since the grannies are so stupid, they believe anything, including Fanny having romantic relationships with young gay men. It fulfills their Cinderella fantasy. It's like a trashy romance novel. Fanny's getting to the age when menopause will set in and interest in sex will diminish if it hasn't already. Companionship will take precedence. Of course, she's probably on HRT, that will keep the estrogen level up for a while to fool her body into thinking it's younger than it is. Dating can be a real pain, lots of disappointment, too many frogs to kiss. Casual sex at her age would be pretty dismal. She's not interested in marriage. She has terrible taste in men and it always ends in failure.

 

[Karma baby!]

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She looks very nice here... she only needs to take care of those teeth. Do they have invisalign in EU? Maybe one of the grannies can be persuaded to pay for them.

I guess we have VERY different tastes in what we consider to be the ideal woman's body. I don't find it attractive at all. It's completely out of balance to the point of clownish. I prefer elegance and grace. Never wanted big boobs or big butt. Give me a dancer's body with nice long legs any day. My ideal is still Grace Kelly since I was a young woman. To each her own though!

One cannot help having big tatas... but you can always dress elegantly and appropriately. Highlight your assets, don't shove them in people's faces. (Or maybe do, I'm afraid I'm too straight to judge the joy of receiving that act!... I'm sure @Heathcliffe wouldn't mind weighing in on this important matter as his first real VIP post)

 

[Madame No]

She looks very nice here... she only needs to take care of those teeth. Do they have invisalign in EU? Maybe one of the grannies can be persuaded to pay for them.

Oh yes they do. I follow a woman in France who has them. It would be nice of Fanny to gift it to her. She should have also offered to fix FRKs teeth. Having a good smile is really important in today's competitive and social media world. I know a lot people say it doesn't matter, but it does. I had crooked teeth as a child, and I was so happy to get braces. I never smiled for pictures before my teeth were straightened. It's too bad her parents didn't have them fixed as she is young enough to have the benefit of preventative care. Maybe her parents didn't have the money or dentists in Ukraine didn't have the technology. I don't understand why FRKs family didn't get her teeth fixed. From photos of her mom's house and the health care benefits of living in Norway, it should have been done. I know it's expensive, but what isn't? It's about priorities. Being an American we are obsessed with good teeth. It's gotten ridiculous though with celebrities and the wealthy all getting unnaturally white veneers. Just nice straight unstained teeth are fine.

 

[Sparrowsfart]

As one who hosted Christmas for family (and hosts friends and family throughout the year), I do not understand Fanny's mindset at all. First and foremost, I get very little sleep- I am the last to bed and the first to awake- I am the hostess, after all, as this is my home. Even with overnight guests, I plan dinner and breakfast. With long term guests, I plan all three meals and snacks. There is no way I would sleep in and just let others faff about trying to figure out what to eat. Programmable coffee pot- greatest invention ever! Brekkie usually consists of things I can make in advance- cinnamon roll dough (ugh, never from a can), crepe batter, quiche, cutting up fresh fruit, pre-cut potatoes, biscuits (I make a ton of them and keep them in my freezer), and then I set bout to making eggs, hashbrowns, sausage gravy, etc. for my guests. Lunch- we usually take our guests out via the powerboat to one of our amazing local waterfront restaurants. I usually put out a massive charcuterie platter around 3-4PM in case someone is feeling peckish. Dinner usually consists of something on the grill- steaks, kebabs or chicken, or pasta, or homemade pizzas fired up in the Ooni, along with a salad, some veg, and homemade bread. And then there is dessert- with everything from Key Lime pie to tiramisu. I always keep the electric kettle on for tea as well, but will always make a cappucino or espresso for anyone who wants one. This year, I spent countless days in preparation for the holiday not only for my guests, but to make additional baked goods for our neighbours and those in nursing homes. (I do this every year- it's a lonely time for so many who are forgotten by their families.) I always try to make sure our family and friends have the best time when visiting us- flying is certainly not inexpensive, and I try to make their time at Casa de T Rex a phenomenal experience. Shame on you, Fanny- you can't even do so when you have paying guests or family coming to stay!

Sounds like we should have our Tattle retreat at your house!

 

[Jeeves]

Ok, I don’t like Dan the gardener. I agree with others who have posted this already, he must be living at the chateau again. He was there Christmas Eve, Christmas morning and into the night. I’m glad he’s prioritizing the important things in his life for everyone to see. He’s a piece of crap.

Annalise's IG shows that she and the boys were at her sister's. It would appear then that Dan was on his own for Christmas otherwise.

 

[Madame No]

I imagine SJ and her cohort in Dubai like Sex and the City in Abu Dhabi!
I'm almost certain Andrew and Ricardo will worm themselves into that trip for the price of several dinners and a shopping spree!

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OMG! It would be so funny to have Andy and Ricky show up in Dubai at the same hotel as Fanny and Gerry! Andy and Ricky would just act surprised. "Steph, what are you doing here? Wow! I had no idea. We come here all the time. It's one of our favorite places. I just can't believe you're here at the same time we are. What a coincidence. We're filming too. Let's all go together. I've rented a private driver and Bentley to take us on a tour."

 

[Beachgirl]

Isobel is drained.
She is replete. Her daughter has not lived up to her hopes and dreams and to see everything she hoped for wasted on that pathetic boy . On top all the shambles of the castle falling down and no builders. She can see what a mess it is and she hates mess.
I think Isobel is cross, agitated and is now looking for ways to let off steam.
Stephanie was trying to show off the lovely flowers and table display squirrel had done with the nativity set. BTW who at the last minute puts a nativity set in the table? And she said where will all the dishes go? No word of praise that the princess hoped for.
And I agree the food must be cold. The gravy looked congealed and revolting.
Who puts dishes on the table? The sideboard had no decorations apart from some ugly ornaments and could easily have had a hot plate on it to put the dishes on.
I know in the uk it is traditional although not adhere too… to have warm plates.

I know we all laugh at the hostess trolley but I always used to borrow my ex MIL’s one at Christmas when I hosted the family. The first Christmas after my divorce I really missed it so I bought myself a small one which fits on top of my sideboard. It’s really useful so I don’t care who laughs at it.

Squirrel is ordering it online as I type !

I saw this after I posted about my food warmer.

 

[Madame No]

She looks very nice here... she only needs to take care of those teeth. Do they have invisalign in EU? Maybe one of the grannies can be persuaded to pay for them.



One cannot help having big tatas... but you can always dress elegantly and appropriately. Highlight your assets, don't shove them in people's faces. (Or maybe do, I'm afraid I'm too straight to judge the joy of receiving that act!... I'm sure @Heathcliffe wouldn't mind weighing in on this important matter as his first real VIP post)

Why do I get the feeling that Heathcliffe might be a leg man? Maybe that's just when he orders chicken.