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Personally, I don’t miss Lance at all, but maybe his anti-authoritarian shtick is needed now & then; but in small doses.
I watched a few early seasons shows and think I’ve figured out what was missing, for me, in S4E1: Dixie & Jedi. My semi-educated guess is that the post-production folks threw this together in a rush.
It was fine, but it was hurried. Lots of Ryan - again which is fine, but Dix & Jed are necessary for some “pop” in the tale of the rehab.
And I heart Ashley completely until this episode, where (IIRC) she’s kind of giddy and almost cutesy. Had more than enough of that from Erin Napier and before her, Chip Whosis.
Hoping the remaining new eps are way more than “fine,” again.
Oh, also - keep Chase’s kids out of the design process on tv. I don’t know why, the thing with his young son annoyed me. Loved that the kid knew to “stable” the wheels for the bench, but I could’ve seen it in a flashback with VO, or something.
Thats all I got
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Watching it a second time without distractions, it was fine. Still can do without any children as part of the process (though I didn’t mind when the cousins did something ancillary like making the xylophone for the YMCA playhouse a couple years ago, or when they got their ponies from Vengeful Lance, hee).
Like that Chase’s new intro mentions that they are best friends. That’s a lot of what I enjoy - the respect and cheerful teasing that goes on amongst them.
The woodcarver was cool; loved all the references to how they used stuff from the cabin iwner’s Family’s (junk) pike along with whatever Chase had on-hand in his
Yep! Still a super fan.
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23 hours ago, annzeepark914 said:
I think I'm watching the first episode of Season 4. For some reason, I'm not into it...& I've been a *big* fan of this show from episode one. Not sure what's bothering me about the new show. Maybe I enjoyed the old cabins, with their history, that I'm not seeing now.
EDITING TO SAY ... Just rewatched and enjoyed it immensely. It must’ve been my IRL woes that made me critical. So:
Uh oh.... I had a similar response a few minutes in , but put it down to distractions IRL.Things that are still bothering me now, a few hours after half-attentively watching it: the arrival by train. I totally get using local touristy/historical features - but the episode spent way too much time on the 3 of them and the dog aimlessly wandering around the railcarThe computer graphic of plans, rather than Chase’s whiteboard sketching.The inclusion of Chase’s kids. Granted, the boy is pretty sharp to think of stabilizing the wheels on the bench, but I don’t want to see the kids.I’ll watch it again more attentively and comment - maybe. I hope my dissatisfaction with life in general was the problem, not the show.
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DSDF = Different Strokes for Different Folks
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On 8/27/2019 at 7:42 PM, Mindthinkr said:
You should start a thread where people can post their guesses so we will know who wins. Winner gets bragging rights and likes (the heart emoji) from all contestants.
If this is her attitude and her interview with People Lite, I’m betting Thanksgiving.
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On 8/25/2019 at 12:25 PM, Hiyo said:
But we still get parties, vacations, and real estate porn...it just has all the rest of the stuff you mentioned as well.
True, but I’d like the proportions reversed. More gawking, less ear-covering.
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8 hours ago, Happy Camper said:
Maybe this could be a RHOC storyline for next season:
I’d watch that!!!!
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I had totally forgotten about this mishigas until I wondered Who the mincey-voiced announcer was on the Cards’ Fox Sports broadcasts. (Waving @ShawnaLanne!)
Ugh, nasty-ass Edmonds.
Catching up with MKE news is the last thing I wanted to do, but I’m a pigeon for local celeb dirt and cute kids for whom I’m not responsible.
From accounts several years ago, MKE and one of her brothers (at least) are ambitious and have parlayed a little effort (IMO) into big returns. Having never wanted more than the basics, I don’t understand an ounce of this, but I will say:
If Meghan is as shrewd as she seems to be, she’ll keep The Bank Of Edmonds open and busy for the rest of her and her children’s natural lives, Hart especially.
She has the money, visibility and resources to bring the child’s condition to the fore, helping to create awareness, research efforts, resulting treatments and improvements in quality of life for those with the condition.
Rich people throughout history have continued luxe lifestyles and even benefited the world beyond themselves while living without emotional or physical intimacy. The Edmonds can, too.
I do hope she’s fibbing about leading her little girl in prayers that mommy & daddy love each other again. That’s way too much info for a 2- or 3-year-old child to process. Ask God to bless us, each and every one, and you and your husband, behave yourselves around the wee ones. He’s probably not there very often; it shouldn’t be difficult.
And now, STL is very comfortably ahead of the Rockies. Time to mute the tube and turn up The Mighty MOX. Even if the video is on delay, it’s better than hearing The Master Debater prattle on. He’s really annoying, even if you don’t know his rap sheet [sic].
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On 8/18/2019 at 7:02 PM, SuprSuprElevated said:
I lol'd.
I wish I could like that to the moon and back 4evah!!!! Clever!
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On 7/11/2017 at 10:27 AM, Ki-in said:
would say that if they are promoting a brand then they are more likely to be fake and try and be constantly on their best behavior and not bring the drama. But then there's Bethenny so that theory goes out the window. Plus, I don't think viewers enjoy the infomercial aspect they can bring.
Browsing on a lazy night and got a kick out of the oldie above. Especially the part about “viewers don’t enjoy the informercial aspect,”. Oh ho ho were we ever wrong - or does Bravo not give a good gosh durn about viewer opinions — hyping recently released feature movies in 2019, for cryin’ loud out??? Ha!
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On 8/14/2019 at 9:40 PM, howiveaddict said:
Braunwyn's husband looks like he has had too much work done to his face. I also get a gay vibe from him for some reason.
I thought the same from my viewing of the first episode. This morning when I heard that Ed Smart (Father of Elizabeth) had come out and left the LDS Church, I though of Brauny’s husband. Fathers of many can indeed turn out to be gay.
Editing: I added this after reading somewhere back on page 3 or so. As others mention above, there’s no real cause to suppose anyone’s orientation. I’m just feeling both relieved and sad for the Smart Family. But they’ve been thru lots, lots worse.
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I remembered Shannon Nine Lemons fondly so glanced at this premiere. Only she and Kelly interest me and honestly, her OTT reactions to meeting somebody new took the air out of any interest I had in re-visiting the franchise.
As with NYC, 99%!l of the enjoyment of these shows is seeing your comments, here. So, I might be back, just for all y’all.
”Dead Sea Squirrels,” indeed!!!
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On 8/9/2019 at 12:07 AM, smores said:
But, we all expect her to try to come breaking through the wall like the Kool-Aid Man at any minute, right?
This alone made half-watching the episode worth it! Salud.
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On 8/7/2019 at 8:11 AM, suzeecat said:
Not me. I can wait indefinitely.
Who names their kid "Bronwyn"? (or, however you spell it)
The late, great Maureen O’Hara named her only child (daughter) Bronwyn. However!—, Ms. O’Hara was born & raised in Ireland and was bilingual in English & Gaelic.
“Braunwyn”is not the spelling I’d use.
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7 hours ago, AZChristian said:
I'm on the road, with limited access to a computer. But if you just type Harry Potter Easter eggs in Father Brown Mysteries into Google, you'll come up with a list.
Thank you!!!!!!!
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On 5/26/2019 at 8:07 AM, AZChristian said:
We are latecomers to Father Brown. We've been watching it on Netflix when we need a break from all the "real" crime shows we often watch.
To be honest, I "watch" every episode twice. I find it so calming that I often doze off during the first showing, so I have to rewatch at a later time.
Love Mark Williams. Love the occasional "Harry Potter" Easter eggs in "Father Brown."
Harry Potter Easter eggs in FB? I’m going to be looking big time for those! Does anybody remember one that you can share, to help get me started?
Chiming in with thanks for this forum. I have 3 of my favorite episodes on DVR and play them when I need a dose of cozy (yes!) stories about friends on a mission.
Bunty’s wardrobe rocks.
The Inspector does a great job at being the Establishment against which father and his buddies slyly rebel in their crime solving.
I really just like everything about the show!
1 minute ago, BckpckFullaNinjas said:oops
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Interesting takes on Zlu’s Missing chip!
i wonder how much that played into the demise of her marriage to the no-Count!
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3 hours ago, Mindthinkr said:
deLUsional
Perfection!!
2 hours ago, TV Diva Queen said:Didn’t someone say “tins you don’t have to hung her and ruin a $6000 dress”?
One of the few things I heard and I thought it was Andy.
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11 hours ago, Gem 10 said:
I think this reunion was boring. They just repeated everything they said all season.
I watched about a total of 10 minutes of alll.three.epidodes.
And confirmed what I’ve suspected: the fun in this show is not the show. It’s coming here to read y’alls’ commentary and witticisms. And to catch your excellent commentaries on things like the indefensible expectations for women in our society, etc., and did I mention y’alls’ wit?
Carry on, primetimers! You are the stars.
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48 minutes ago, smores said:
Sure! Here it is:
Many thanks!!!
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On 7/13/2019 at 6:58 PM, izabella said:
They have to do something to put on tv. It's their job and this season, cabaret was it since most of the women had no storylines at all. This season was short for a reason. What did Sonja and Ramona bring to the season? Dorinda brought little except for her anger toward Lu from last season, plus she invites people to her Berkshires house so she had the fish room drama to carp about all season.
Love what you did, there!
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45 minutes ago, Mondrianyone said:
I don't know what dank memory recess I pulled Anna Magnani out of, Bkkpck. She was a little before my time, but I have mental images of her from old B&W movies on TV, seemingly always in some kind of passionate agony or rage, usually in her bathrobe, dumping bowls of pasta on men's heads, tearing at her hair, with big dark circles around her eyes. Or I could be doing her a terrible disservice. Maybe she just had a bad fish allergy.
Bad fish, love it!
Prof. Wikipedia told me she was all that you said, but also genuine about it. No posing to get attention. That was how she lived her life: boldly.
There were several quotes about her that stood in stark contrast to BF. I enjoyed reading about a woman who was genuinely what she acted like. Good palate-cleanser after the situational ethics of the HWs.
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Hugs from here, @Claire Voyant. A woman I’m peripherally acquainted with called 911 because her husband had fallen. When the crew arrived, *she* was unresponsive and died within hours. Stress can, and does, do great harm.
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On 7/3/2019 at 12:11 AM, smores said:
I should be doing about 20 other things tonight, but I got curious to see if I could find any of the others. And so, a few more pieces from the Countess Collection:
This one comes in black OR green on her site.
The thing that really strikes me as messed up with this is that Luann has lived in different countries and she has traveled around the world. I'm not a fan of Lu's taste in jewelry, and in fact I'm generally wearing my wedding ring and a pair of earrings I rarely change out of, but I do like to buy costume jewelry for occasions when I want to dress up or even if I'm just going out to dinner with my husband. I'll throw on a necklace, maybe a bracelet. A lot of these things are things that I've found when I was wandering around shops while traveling, and it's something I like to do because then when I put on this bracelet I can think of Paris, those necklace remind me of Havana, that necklace of Mexico, etc. None of them cost a lot, but they're all pieces that were made by local people and I liked and found on my trip. The items Lu buys (and is pimping), are designed to look like those sorts of pieces in many ways.
Lu has a somewhat built in audience between the show and her cabaret and for the people who were going to buy something to support her, they will spend a decent amount of money on the items. She could have easily found people to partner with to have the items made where she was working with people in an area that needs development and help women start businesses making her necklaces to support their families. It may have increased their pricing a bit, but not THAT much more and they would be better quality than the crap that she is selling. The people that she is targeting with her product/show is a crowd that would likely be willing to pay a bit more for something that is supporting a good cause. If her items were something I would wear and wanted to buy and I had the option to purchase it from her (knowing it was imported from aliexpress/alibaba), or knowing that it was handmade by a small business and would cost $20-$50 more, I would pay more. There is a jewelry company that I buy stuff from once in a while that has everything handmade in the US by work at home mothers. It's not even more expensive, but it's given women the chance to help support their families, so to me it's a win-win.
@smores!! Would you be willing to share the site that has jewelry made by in-home moms, please? And thank you!!
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Maine Cabin Masters - General Discussion
in Maine Cabin Masters
Oh, my heart and stomach! The very thought.
Hoping against hope next week’s (month’s) episodes are better. Read where the family’s winter vacay this year is to Dubai, etc., so it sounds like all involved are doing well and have a stake in maintaining the quality that’s made the show a hit, if a minor one.