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I agree with this, but unfortunately, his character changed from a distinguished (mayor), active and dare I say, sane? member of the community to almost a cartoon character. Seems his only purpose now is to keep Martha’s wild schemes in check.

Loved every minute of it. They obviously saved the best they could do with this season for the ender. My favorite ender was when they all went to the shore on vacation. So realistic, the kids have fun (making memories) but it doesn’t live up to the adults’ expectations (based on their memories). 2021, Tailing for Dummies , Anthony D Speaking of mafia dons, Pops came off sounding like one during his “I can’t take one more funeral” monologue.

Thanks so much. Always happy to find new (to me) music. Name of song is “Confident”, and interestingly, she has a song entitled “Nightingale”. (listened to Let It Go and about 10 others). So much music, so little time, glad I came out from under the rock.

Thank you. Two syllables, three syllables, give or take the unstressed one (which is so typical in the vernacular of the day). Given the boastful theme of the song, confident fits semantically.

Happy to see this back again, and when I first saw the ad, then caught a snippet of the promo (my DVR did not pick it up) my thought was, “Someone actually heard all of you.” Usually, Hallmark’s music is underwhelming, but I’m not sick of that song yet. For sanity’s sake, somebody tell me what the last word is??? No, not “uh huh huh”, it’s the “What’s wrong with being XX?” (sounds like two syllables, beginning with a hard c but you never know) It’s like they told a joke and the punch line is unintelligible! If it turns out to be “content”, that doesn’t bode well for mystery and magic.

And therein lies the problem with our electoral system. Most money, most popularity wins. Remember when those things really counted for something? Even during those long eons ago, they didn’t, not really.

There was some footage of them cooking those neon red hotdogs. Never saw them before, even though I’ve been to Maine quite a bit. Must be an acquired taste. Our local makes a regular hot dog and a white one, called Snappy. It has nutmeg and other spices that I’m not particularly fond of in a savory, rather than sweet food. To further your topic, there was a segment showing what the guys and gals like to do when they have a break. Deleted footage of the guys fishing.

Well, this week’s offering was Chase’s Favorite memories. He explained how the team came to be televised as MCM. I didn’t realize the Daggett camp reno was the pilot (the big red one with light blue trim that belonged to the late politician). There was focus on the family, with lots of pictures and, not surprisingly, Chase’s favorite was their family’s bunkhouse. The “junk” issue is covered quite extensively and Chase’s artistic use of found materials definitely came from his father, beginning at a very early age (one of his dad’s creations, pictured, was a heron taking flight-they hung it in a tree). One thing, at the end he invites us to keep tuning in for more special episodes of MCM, which implies they are out of new renovation footage for this season. I really miss this show between seasons.

Is this having a second season, or has it fallen to covid delays? I’ve watched the last episode, re-aired recently on PBS, just in case. If they aren’t going to continue, it’s a shame. So many great actors/performances for the show to just die.

Did I blink and miss the special guest? No? Oh, wait, it was the first ever adhesive bandage! Didn’t hear “sterile” mentioned, guess it’s assumed, since the whole show is sterile (there really needs to be more mud-a lot of it). At least in the beginning, the husbands and sons who worked in the mine were covered in coal dust. I found the wall of curtains and glittering lighting in Elizabeth’s home to be impossibly distracting. I doubt the cottage even has a wall long enough for that span of sheers (she worked at school all day, too, so....must be the fairies). Enough. I’m still here, watching, I guess, because of the plot ideas put forth, even if poorly executed, and anachronistic (I’ve long since given up checking online, “when was the first.....”). Oh, I forgot! Will Nathan be stricken with tetanus? Again, don’t really care enough to find out when.....

Me too! (both). I wouldn’t wander as far as my living room in something like that. But then, I’m no fashion plate. I did cringe a bit for the kid, though. I am enjoying watching the actress, and seeing a bit more range than in her pitiful “Americans” role.

At the end, Ashley admits that one reveal that “really sticks out” for her was her mother’s camp.

Went back to take a second look, and now I appreciate this episode even more. It really was a compilation of favorites- starting with modes of transport to the job sites. If I saw the helicopter episode, I’ve forgotten it and she admitted she had to recover from motion sickness before she could continue taping after the seaplane. It went on to include artisan contributors (51 in all, 52, if you count her award-winning brother, Chase). Lots of trivia. As for design and style, yeah, I agree, some of the colors were unexpected, but overall, when revealed, I’ve never seen one I absolutely hated. The splotchy-paint floor, I can understand might not be to everyone’s taste, but I’ll bet it’ll hide the dirt. Moreover, it’s a current, popular concrete floor treatment. Living in an area where these kinds of lakefront structures have been popular and valued since the early 1900’s, there’s a tradition of decorating that includes local artisanship/materials, pastime themes, frivolity, and a lot of kitsch! It is “camp” after all, and it keeps your home neat and tidy.

That was the basement of the “model” home. The window just clears ground level. Sheers for maximum light. I got the impression it was an in-home studio apartment.

I’d have to take a second look to see if she mentioned a fav reno, but mostly just hijinks and pranks. Thinking back, I guess what made it better than the average filler-seems like there were quite a few deleted scenes tucked in at just the right times. Which makes me wonder....how much creative control the team has in the editing process (if any). I’ll take a second look, but she might have identified a favorite in a past compilation episode labeled as “MCM’s Top 10 Favorite” cabin makeovers (had those earlier on DVR, but they’ve been removed).

I liked the latest episode-a filler compilation of Ashley’s favorite moments. Didn’t think I would because fillers are usually boring rehash, but most of the moments were humorous and it moved right along.

Anybody else feeling “Criminal Minds” vibes on this one? Difficult to see her whack the first informant’s hyoid bone (adams apple) to get information, but other than that, exciting episode.

Yes, Sake614, Baker’s reveal of the body cam footage pretty much sealed Jamie’s fate. And he was forced to admit Frank had done the right thing. Frank had no alternative but to suspend him. Given DanaK’s input above, the subtle difficulties become clear here, especially as to why Jamie could not divulge “the secret”. It wasn’t actually Jill’s secret, it was a military operations secret (snaffu). It also explains why the (obviously PTSD afflicted) marine could not seek help at the VA. She was left to only community resources (only addressing the substance abuse) which had failed repeatedly. I can imagine the blitzstorm media field day if her story got out. The natural consequence of the choice the 3 Reagans made was the loss of an exceptional rookie and they regretted that, but not their decision.

Ryan called it a camp and a house almost in the same sentence!

That’s an interesting way to view it, and it makes perfect sense. This latest episode-former boathouse turned camp-I listened carefully as they discussed what was to be done and on throughout the progress. Chase initially asked what they wanted done to the “cabin”. Then, as work began with the felling of obstructive trees, he clearly said that the huge pine was growing right up against the “camp”. Seems Chase and the others use the terms interchangeably.

About the episode when Eddie intervened on the issue of the 3x late to shift officer... The dialog was rushed (in that frazzled “Eddie” way). The point was, she was elected by her fellow officers as the second in line union steward for the precinct. The acting union officer was off the job at that time (not for just a sick day, but for a bit longer-went to a training or convention-can’t remember). Once the late officer filed a formal, union complaint about the consequences Jamie doled out, Eddie was forced to address it with Jamie. Although she really didn’t want to do it, she ended up feeling sorry for the guy. If she hadn’t given it proper attention, all of her peers would view her as not being able to perform the duties they entrusted to her when they elected her. They would lose faith in her-no secrets or privacy in a precinct, or a union, for that matter. That said, I often find myself backing this show up frequently. So much meaning, subtext, and implication in the fast dialogue often makes my attention stray from the new scene they’ve just tumbled into. I find I’m still pondering the fallout that might ensue from the last scene.

The first run of ALWHI is on my DVR and there’s nothing wrong with the cc, except the errors that run rampant these days. For example, during the first organizational meeting in the pub, the woman confirming everyone’s tasks clearly says “hurling”, yet cc wrote “hurdling”. “Hurling is a type of stick and ball game where teams of 15 members play it out on a rectangular grass pitch.” You can look it up, but you must add “Gaelic”, or you know what you’ll get! I’m most frustrated by (and Hallmark seems to be the biggest offender) the stupid banners that obscure the cc, or the description of background (noise or music). They just won’t go away and persist through whole conversations!

About a sequel, that was my first thought as the credits rolled!

Irlandesa, Look at the post just above mine. MerBear asked why Brennan was irritated when she interfered in his whiskey business. It wasn’t about the castle, it was all about coercing him into expanding his small, artisan whiskey business. Even though he did come around in the end, she shouldn’t have made all the arrangements FOR him. I viewed it as more enabling than supportive. He lost out as a small business owner on the valuable experience of negotiating for what he wants, and holding firm on his limits. I believe he was afraid of being taken over and losing touch with the craft he loved if he met with the prior two businesses making him offers, so he flatly refused to even meet with them.

I really enjoyed As Luck Would Have It for location, theme, plot, and actors (apparently they’ve taken the criticism about horrible, inauthentic accents to heart, finally)! I completely understand why Brennan “turned” when he heard what she’d DONE on his behalf. Granted, she had listened to his legitimate reasons for not entertaining expansion offers and came up with a decent, community based, lower volume compromise, but she should have explained it to him (suggested), rather than organizing the others involved unbeknownst to him. He’s an adult, and her actions overstepped boundaries. Did they think it was in character because of her supposed “business prowess”? Difference between planting a seed and steamrolling. I liked the actress/character and took issue that the writers put her in that position.