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Sep 30 2011
Marital Showdown
I've made reference to this once or twice or four hundred times before, but I have this inexplicable–and extremely fierce and violent–competitive streak, but only when it comes to my husband, and only when it comes to non-physical games or contests. In other words, I have zero desire to go head-to-head with Marlboro Man in UFC fighting or WWF wrestling or anything else that requires pitting my non-muscles against his yes-muscles. I have no muscles, and I'm not about to dislodge a vertebra or dislocate a hip trying to act like I can beat my rock-solid spouse at any contest requiring the display of physical strength. Instead, when it comes to physical matches, I choose to roll up into a crunchy little ball like a roly poly and cry "Uncle" before the contest even starts. I know my limitations, man. I'm not afraid to embrace them.
When it comes to games, cards, shooting, roping–basically, anything that involves a head-to-head competition requiring skill or strategy instead of physical power–I become a rabid, crazy-eyed, frenzied, competitive freak of nature. It's as if my baseline recognition of my inferior physical strength just sits in my psyche and festers…mutates…plots…plans. And whenever an opportunity to compete against my husband arises, I jump at the chance to put homeboy in his place.
It's doesn't always happen.
Well, it doesn't necessarily happen often.
But when it does happen…well, it basically gives me something to live for until the next competition.
I've talked to other wives about this. I am not in the minority here. Something strange happens after marriage…childbirth…kids. Something is awakened deep within us. Something that tells us we must, at whatever cost, beat our husbands at cards. The Wii. Bowling. Monopoly.
Roping. We owe it to the wives that came before us. We owe it to the female race. We must beat the husbands. We must wear platform wedges when we do it. And when we do beat the husbands, we must jump around, draw our fists towards our bodies, and cry "BADA-BING!"
My competitive streak with my beloved is so profound, I hijacked the season finale of my Food Network show and turned it into just another opportunity to hold a marital showdown. I had to get it on camera. And I had to win. Whether or not I do win is not important. What's important is that…well, I won't go into detail here.
Tomorrow morning on the show:
1. We have a rancher's dinner at The Lodge, where we get together with all our cattle-raising friends in the area.
2. I make a boatload of food.
3. I wear a bright purple shirt, which I stained five minutes after I put it on.
4. I practice butter apologetics.
5. Marlboro Man mans the grill.
6. This is part of why I love him so much.
7. I don't like to sweat.
8. At all.
9. My sister-in-law Missy makes dessert at her house.
10. Missy looks so pretty in the show. I had to throw that in there.
11. My kids ice down drinks.
12. The guests show up.
13. All the kids rig a zip-line off the deck of the Lodge.
14. Welcome to my world.
15. Charlie coughs up a hairball…
16. And then the competition starts.
I've been so grateful that you've tuned into the past five shows–even more grateful for your support and your feedback over the past few weeks. I'm excited to let you know that Marlboro Man, the kiddos, and I going to be filming a Christmas-on-the-ranch special (reindeer horns on Charlie, anyone?) that'll air in December…as well as a handful of new shows, which will start airing in January. Lemme know what you want to see in future shows: what kind of food, how you'd like the food to be presented, what kind of mayhem you'd like to see, whether you think I should stop doing my own hair and make-up for gosh sake, etc.
I shine. I shine much.
But on a more immediate note: if any of you guys (or GALS) have the time to watch tomorrow's episode–and oh boy, do I hope you do, as I need witnesses–I guarantee a very juicy moment of marital competitiveness.
Or two.
Okay, three.
Love you guys,
854 Comments and 79 Replies
Tina On Friday, September 30 at 7:12 am
I like that you do your own hair and makeup – it makes you so much more real!
Mamadallama On Friday, September 30 at 8:28 am
I second this. I watch the Next Food Network stars become more polished and I don't usually like it. I love your down home approach and would hate for that to be lost. I think you already have the whole thing down just right as far as your look and your talk–it's real and it's engaging. Just like your blog, so that is what draws me in! Here's to you being you!
What you say about competition with the spouse is true in our house, by the way. Puzzle Fighter is still the biggie here as far as video games and then we have all kinds of euro games and darts and pool so we are constantly trying to one-up each other–in an entirely loving way, of course!
PonyFla On Friday, September 30 at 9:28 am
I kinda disagree. Ree, you have a pretty face and the makeup you've been wearing for the show really washes out and makes you look tired. I'm not saying you should go all Hollywood but a little more color would do a world of good. I'd like to see you look at least as good as you do in your book and blog photos. Maybe you can just get a few tips from the pros and then do them yourself?
Brandy On Friday, September 30 at 9:59 am
I agree with Tina and Mamadallama about the hair and make up – don't change a thing. Everything about your show is perfect the way it is. It's you, it's real, it's fun and none of us give a single thought about whether your hair or make up could possibly be out of place. So, just be you! It's why so many of us read your blog, books and tune in.
Also, I love, love, love the Christmas on the Ranch show idea!! In fact I was just thinking when watching this past Saturday's episode that I wished the show wasn't ending and that it was going to carry on through the holidays to show Christmas. I'm sure all of your readers (me included) are very happy that there will be more shows! YAY!!
CeliaB On Friday, September 30 at 10:29 am
My son is an actor and I spend a lot of time on Hollywood sets. Camera's and lights and reflectors, etc. change a person's appearance, add weight, etc. I often watch with envy as makeup artists work wonders on actresses and actors. What woman does not want to look her very best? I say GO FOR IT! Everyone on screen gets hair and makeup done by a professional. Why should Ree be any different?
The Barefoot Indian On Friday, September 30 at 10:54 am
I also LOVE that you do your own hair and makeup. But I also think you need to give yourself a break and let someone help take the load off of you if possible. One less thing to worry about. The makeup artists know all the tricks to make you the most beautiful on camera. I love the show, I love the lifestyle behind it and I love the food!! Keep up the good work!!
Susan G On Friday, September 30 at 10:58 am
I agree…keep doing your own hair and makeup so that we see the real you. Some of the "oldies" from food network (i.e. – Paula Deen, Rachel Ray and Giada) have gotten so polished and primped that they have lost their appeal. I used to never miss one of their shows because they were so real…but hate watching them now because they are so different than they were. Stay real girl…we love you that way!!!
AND…Cannot wait for the Christmas show and the new shows in January…I would love to come and live the life of Pioneer Woman for a week! What an experience!!!
Marie M.C. On Friday, September 30 at 11:09 am
Ditto on the make-up and hair help. Get it. I love you Ree, you're beautiful, but you did look a bit shiny which made you look like you were sweating. So. Why not get someone who knows how to make you look your best under lighting conditions you'd never have in your normal life. I've watched every show and can't wait to see Charlie in antlers. Just like my doggy. They'll be twins.
T On Friday, September 30 at 11:15 am
Look, if I had a chance to get my hair and makeup done, I WOULD SAY YES! Yes, Ree, you need a little color!
country@heart On Friday, September 30 at 12:21 pm
You say it best…keeping it real!!! Face it, this is the way most of us live each day.
Maureen On Friday, September 30 at 1:04 pm
Keep it real sister.
Jackie On Friday, September 30 at 1:10 pm
I agree with CeliaB. If you can take advantage of a professional hair and makeup person then go for it. Everyone deserves to be pampered.
Billie Maxine On Friday, September 30 at 1:13 pm
I like your show just the way it is~! Please keep it real.
Stephanie @ Hugs, Kisses and Snot On Friday, September 30 at 1:31 pm
I say let them do it. How often do you get a professional to work on you?! Once you discover the wonders of air brushed foundation you will ever wonder how you lived w/o it. You can go back to your regular hair/make up routine when the camera crew leaves. However, I agree Susan G…don't get too polished and fancy. And don't let them talk you into the "$10 hooker" make up special. That never worked out for anybody…unless you wanna make $10 real quick.
Mary Sue On Friday, September 30 at 2:19 pm
I think you look beautiful with your own hair and makeup, but I would grab this opportunity to sit in a chair for an hour and have someone fuss over me! You can tell them you still want to look like yourself. In fact, I might bring a picture of yourself where you really like your hair and makeup and tell them to recreate it. Don't be afraid to reign them in if they try to put you in bright red lipstick and Big Southern Hair!
deb On Friday, September 30 at 2:24 pm
I agree about doing your own hair/make-up. Take a look at the "old" Paula Deen vs. the new one – I can't (and don't) watch her anymore. Her screamingly white teeth make my eyes hurt and the color of her hair is so unnatural. Sorry, Paula – miss the "old" you!! I think we're all better off if we enhance, rather than try to make-over, our own particular beauty… AND, I've loved all your shows – DVR'd 'em and am saving them!
Becca On Friday, September 30 at 2:28 pm
Yes keep doing your own hair and makeup – stay REAL!!! Don't let your show or you get that "fake" look.
I liked seeing you barefoot.
I liked seeing your hair and makeup and knowing that you did it yourself. You looked perfectly fine to me, I saw no "imperfections".
It's you, it has been you before, and it will be you after the cameras go away. You are beautiful just the way you are, and anyone who tells you different needs a swat up-side their head.
Can we see your cinnamon rolls and your roasted beef tenderloin?
AngAK On Friday, September 30 at 4:16 pm
a little more makeup, less shine, a little hair trim—it's all good by the professionals. just think, you won't need to go to "the big city" quite so often for salon services.
Patrice On Friday, September 30 at 4:37 pm
Hey Ree, you look great in your shows. You did an amazing job with it all. But I'm in the camp that says if the TV folks are offering help with hair and make-up (or dishes and hanging holiday decorations etc) take them up on it! Help is good. Professional help is worth money! lol
Maybe you can have your statistical friend do a pie chart to see what % of comments say Get Help. urrr that didn't sound the same in my head. lol
Kitty S. On Friday, September 30 at 5:09 pm
I like that she's herself also….but unless YOU want it Ree! I get that! …but don't let women tell you it would be better like the girls down below this comment! You are YOU and you are already …better! When you show us going out to dinner with MM, then maybe throw the make-up on! We love you as you are!!!!!
CarolAnn On Friday, September 30 at 6:19 pm
You look great on screen Ree. Be who you are and do what you're most comfortable with. Ask your best friend what she thinks, she'll be honest. Then STILL do what's most comfortable for you. At most I might ask for tips from a makeup person, then do it myself. Some of the other cooking gals have gone plastic, in my opinion, with the makeup. Stay real girlfriend. It's what we love most about you.
Beth B On Friday, September 30 at 7:38 pm
I agree with Pony Fla. I think it's great that you are who you are on tv but the lighting washes anyone out. Not a whole lot of pancake makeup but just enough to bring out your natural beauty and coloring.
Beth B On Friday, September 30 at 7:39 pm
One more thing… I am thrilled that you'll be filming more shows!
Lindsey Kay On Friday, September 30 at 8:25 pm
I would totally take advantage of having the professionals do the hair/makeup work! I wish I had one to do mine everyday. If for nothing else to remove that part of the stress!
Keep up the good work on the shows! Your recipes are actually "makeable" in the real world, not with too many fancy ingredient that we a) can't find or b) waste.
And thank you so much for portraying the real West and Western way of life and ranching is such a great yet real way. Bravo.
DaCook On Friday, September 30 at 11:02 pm
I like the "real you" look also. Your down to earth attitude is what has made your blog so popular. But, always remember, YOU have to be comfortable in how you look, feel and act!
Will be looking forward to the Christmas show.
Maybe you can show us some simple, quick desserts and some kid friendly recipes. My granddaughter likes your blog and loves your cookbook and she is only 10 yrs old.
Suzanne On Saturday, October 1 at 9:24 am
Dear, Beloved and Beautiful Ree! You actually said it, but I'm going to re-state it, because what you think you said, and what I heard you say, are going in two different directions…..as in….yes, Ree! You shine! You shine much! But Honey, it's in a good way!
You shine from within, always! It don't mattah whether you're covered in buttah, or just got your hair done in luscious Lucy Ricardo Red, you are gorgeous. Gorgeous, Pioneer Woman, from the inside out. And that beauty, which is natural to you, and every member of your family, SHINES through the screen, and we feel it, and embrace it, and all of you.
You know, darlin' these tv people are pro-fessionals, and they don't just put any ol' gal up there on the screen for us to look at. They know what they're doin' and they chose you for a reason, one of which is the camera loves you already. And we do, too!
And because the folks at FN are professionals, and their makeup crew are also, then you don't really have to decide between being plasticized or going almost au naturel with the makeup. You can take advantage of their expertise, and ask them not to make you look too made-up, but to help you with what you need to address the camera. They can do that.
Strike a happy medium. It's just makeup, let them give you a test run, and if it's too much, wash it off.
But either way, it doesn't make a bit of difference, because you are beautiful, and we love you, and MM loves you, and your kiddos love you, and Charlie loves you, and your family and friends love you, and there are over a million of us, so I hear, and so, hey, Ree! Relax! 'Cause Baby, you are BLESSED! And it's all good, hallelujah!
Can't wait for the Christmas special! Congratulations on that, and returning for a new season,
but what we all love best, is hearing from you, right here, in our pj's every day! Because you bring us joy, and we all hope that we give some back to you, too!
Sherri@FoodBasics101 On Saturday, October 1 at 3:12 pm
Love you just the way you are Ree…but since you asked…maybe lighten your hair just a tad? Goodness, I'm no beauty expert, do keep it that lovely red, but maybe making it just a tad lighter would brighten it on camera a bit?
Can't wait to see the Christmas show! Hugs…
Diane S. in San Diego On Saturday, October 1 at 3:34 pm
You are beautiful just as you are and your makeup is polished and lovely without being overdone. You are one of those lovelies who can do whatever you want… so, try it all! Sometimes have the professionals glam you up and other times just do it yourself. I think you are very photogenic and the cameras just love you so it is almost impossible to go wrong. Let them pamper you when you feel like it or do it yourself when you don't want to be messed with. That's the way I would do it.
JustNanny On Sunday, October 2 at 12:45 pm
Ree, I think they should keep their pea–pickin paws off you! What we love about you is the YOU, and how real you are and that we can relate to you in real time and real life!
First, it will be your hair, then your make-up. Next your fingernails will need doing….oh that blouse sleeve that gets in the dressing! WHAT! NO SHOES!!!!! Then it will be shoes with toes, or toeless! Then a pedicure! Then they will start looking at MM, and you will see the whole crew packing down the road!!!!! There is NO WAY he is gonna let them near his little goatee or eyebrows! What a blue or purple rinse in his gorgeous gray hair????!!!????? After that comes the kids! Are their ears clean, cowlicks down, teeth brushed……zippers zipped!!!!!! And then will be the final blow to their welcome…..Walter and Charlie and BATHS!!!!! Your home, your way, your lives! And to that I say a simple…….amen!
Roberta On Friday, September 30 at 7:12 am
I look forward to many more shows. My husband and I have been watching every Saturday morning and believe me we are NOT TV watchers on Saturday mornings, but for you we watch. And love love love the show!
Tracey On Saturday, October 1 at 8:35 am
I'M SO GLAD THERE ARE MORE SHOWS! that is all
keila On Friday, September 30 at 7:13 am
"butter apologetics" – hahahaha!!! You're always so funny. Just what I needed w/ my coffee this morning. And as far as spousal competition goes, my husband knows that I can make almost anything into a challange. I thought I was the only one.
Sunday On Friday, September 30 at 7:14 am
You go girl!!
jjk On Friday, September 30 at 7:16 am
I am enjoying the shows. Even though I am strong, I could never take on my husband because I chose a big, strong guy and like it that way!!!
Amy On Friday, September 30 at 7:17 am
Can't wait for your show tomorrow! We DVR it b/c my 10 year old has a baseball game, but we all watch it! Even my 5 year old lil girl! Can't wait for future shows. Your show is just so decent and we can watch it w/o the fear of anything innapropriate happening. Thanks so much for PA!
oksana On Friday, September 30 at 7:56 pm
absolutely love love your show!!! a little bit of reality and some good cooking..what more could you want! can't wait for more!
Wendy2 in WA On Friday, September 30 at 7:17 am
WONDERFUL! Loving the show, Ree and now very much looking forward to the idea of a Christmas On the Ranch special.
And yes, that little competitiveness comes out at the strangest times… heehee…
Gotta say though, your Saturday morning show has replaced our Saturday morning workout…ahem.. .and that plus trying some of the recipes does not bode well for our future. Neither of us want to fit the Santa suit this year….
Cindy A On Friday, September 30 at 7:18 am
Hi Ree – I have watched all your shows and have really enjoyed the glimpse into your ranching life and of course the recipes Glad to hear you'll be having a christmas show. Looking forward to many more episodes. Enjoy — and good luck beating your husband at any and all games!!
danielle On Friday, September 30 at 7:19 am
hilarious. i would totally beat my husband at roping cattle…maybe.
JoAnn H. On Friday, September 30 at 7:20 am
love, love, LOVE your show. I love that you make "real" food that my family will eat, that you go to church, take naps and do "regular" family things. The Christmas show sounds wonderful and I look forward to more new episodes. Bring on the butter!
On a side note, please don't go all "Giada" on us and make weird food, wear way too much makeup and show your cleavage on every episode. We love you Giada we just don't need to see your cleavage. LOL
JoAnn H.
Rene On Friday, September 30 at 8:22 am
lol! this is so funny. I thought I was the only one who thought that about Giada:)
Tina On Friday, September 30 at 11:21 am
Throw Rachel Ray the "we don't need to see your cleavage" message as well. One of my pet peeves on some of the cooking shows is when the host forgets to take their rings off and proceeds to mix meatloaf or some other concotion with their hands.
Kelly W On Friday, September 30 at 1:06 pm
Ditto…ditto…ditto. I know there are men who also watch these shows (and I'm sure enjoy that part) but COME ON NOW……in all likelyhood it's WOMEN who are the majority of viewers!! Trust us, we don't want all the cleavage!! Are you listening Food Network??!!??!!??
Now, as far as the Christmas show and Charlie I VOTE FOR THE ANTLERS!! Hmmmm, maybe some Christmas bells too???
Bobbie On Friday, September 30 at 2:04 pm
Agree, agree, agree! We don't need cleavage!
I've seen some Food Network ladies completely change, and we love you just the way you are!
Charlie?? I love Charlie.
So excited for more shows!!
soonerfan in Illinois On Saturday, October 1 at 6:41 am
Giada is a beautiful woman, but I agree about always showing "the girls" off! Put 'em away, Giada!
Sharon On Saturday, October 1 at 9:24 am
I've stopped watching the 'boob' shows, too. Puhleeze! All that cleavage doesn't make the food look any better! And the rings? How nasty. There's no way I'd eat the food with all the stored up gunk in those big,flashy rings!
Melissa Gomez On Sunday, October 2 at 10:43 pm
Tina – I agree with you…pet peeve of leaving the rings on while they prepare the food with their hands. Ree, I love your show…awesome the way it is….keeping it real!!!
Nikki On Monday, October 10 at 5:04 pm
Oy, the cleavage! I watch these shows with my girls (daughters LOL!!) and hate that they would think in order to be on TV you have to show off your boobs. It's ridiculous. You're cooking not selling so please, keep them put away!
Shim Farm On Friday, September 30 at 7:21 am
You make me wish I had a TV!
Homeschool on the Croft On Friday, September 30 at 7:22 am
One of your readers has got to offer to put these shows on DVD for me. C'mon – I *need* to see this. It's gonna be a long, dark winter here in the wilds of Scotland, and I need something to keep me going.
(I have to say, I know nothing of the whole competitive-thing… too much like hard work, I guess;)
Bonnie On Friday, September 30 at 9:07 am
I will check out how to put these on DVD and send them to you. They probably have a copyright so need to check all this. Scotland is my love!
Eileen On Friday, September 30 at 10:45 am
Me, too, in Belgium!
Niki C. On Friday, September 30 at 6:41 pm
Me three in Singapore!
Innkeeper Seely On Friday, September 30 at 8:51 pm
Are US videos compatible with Scottish videos? I bought some in Australia once and couldn't play them in the States. The network channel has the videos to watch on online. try http://www.foodnetwork.com/the-pioneer-woman/video/index.html
Homeschool on the Croft On Saturday, October 1 at 10:35 am
Innkeeper – the videos on the network channel wont play for me – I guess they'll only play in your country. As for compatibility – they are different, and will not play on our DVD players, but we get DVDs from the US regularly for homeschooling and other things, so we have one set for the US ones… Thanks for pointing that out though, because normally, it'd be no use here
Eileen and Bonnie – these are *very Scottish sounding names/words!
Beth B On Saturday, October 1 at 4:13 pm
I'm in the US and can't watch the show. We don't get Lifetime and I can't find them online anywhere. I will gladly pay for someone to make DVDs and mail to me!!
Bonnie On Sunday, October 2 at 2:59 pm
Copyright laws ! They probably will have them on DVDs or online eventually. Sorry, I know how it is when you want something from another country. I love British Country Living magazine and it arrives a month late in the US. Nothing like getting a Christmas issue a month late! I do hope they make the shows available for purchase for everyone. Sorry I could not be of any help.
Pilbara Pink On Sunday, October 2 at 11:39 pm
And here in Australia – we can't see the show and I am dying to see all the episodes! Love that you are doing a Christmas special too – just hope it gets here sometime soon!
Robin On Friday, September 30 at 7:23 am
Is the show going to be shown at any other time than on Saturday morning. I haven't been able to see it yet. I was hoping they would show them again at some other time. I hate that I have missed them. I was really looking forward to seeing these.
Pam the Goatherd On Friday, September 30 at 7:26 am
Is there some way for those of us who don't have TV to watch on-line???
Erin Bremer On Friday, September 30 at 7:40 am
Yes can you tell those who have the old rabbit ears if there is a way to watch on-line. I guess I can go check out the food network website. Would love to watch them.
Diane On Friday, September 30 at 9:22 am
I've been watching on the Food Network website to see if they are going to release it online or something and haven't seen anything yet. I'm frustrated. I have rabbit ears too and want, want, want to see the shows. Help!
marilyn On Friday, September 30 at 10:23 am
I called FN and ask about reruns or online but to no avail. I've only watched it one time with Paula Deen and her first episode because of my grandson's football games. I guess I will be ordering DVR for my television. If you find a way to watch the past episodes please let me know. It's a great program and a (real) reality show!
Melissa in Florida On Friday, September 30 at 10:30 am
We don't have cable so I haven't been able to see the shows and I am totally bummed. i emailed Food Network but of course haven't heard anything back from them. I wish they would put your episodes online. Ooohh ORRRR you could have them make a DVD out of it and have it available just before Christmas!!! That would be an awesome gift!!! Just sayin'. hehe
Candice On Friday, September 30 at 12:15 pm
Yes, we need to band together to get these puppies posted online! I've only been able to watch two episodes, and I need more Marlboro Man in my life.
Sarah B. On Friday, September 30 at 1:35 pm
ME TOO!! We have not TV, we watch everything online. I really hope FN puts these online or we can get them on DVD…
Pam the Goatherd On Friday, September 30 at 1:52 pm
Melissa in Florida, that is a brilliant idea!!! Having the show on DVD to watch over and over again would be wonderful!
So how 'bout it Ree?!
Melanie S On Saturday, October 1 at 12:46 am
Please, FN, put the episodes online or DVD. I, too, have no tv and also live in London. I would love to watch PW's show!
Wendy On Saturday, October 1 at 7:15 pm
I agree! We don't use regular tv anymore either.. we are total online streamin' fools tho! lol Heck, I'm still trying to find the showdown episode Ree did for the food network quite some time ago!
C'mon Food Network!! Stream them!! :))
Denise L. On Friday, September 30 at 7:28 am
I love you, Ree!! Ok– giddy girl-crush aside, I absolutely am thrilled to pieces that you'll be doing more shows. And I was so hoping for a Christmas show! So many thanks to you and your family for letting us take a peak into your lives….
Cheryl On Saturday, October 1 at 9:02 pm
We have read your blog for a long time and are so happy you have a show!! We love that it isn't the same every week and that for some recipes, the process is quickly explained to leave time for other things. It is our favorite show on! We hope that you stay 'real' and love to see the kids come in. Even though the camera is there, it looks like you try your best not to stage eveything.
Today's show felt like we were in the kitchen with you. Your tone was very inviting and sweet.
— a homeschooling mom of 8 kids
Amber On Friday, September 30 at 7:28 am
Oh, this cracks me up. My husband and I are the same way, not with guns and ropes and things, but with music and running and things. Can't wait for the show!
Mary W On Friday, September 30 at 7:29 am
Hurray for more shows! I love the fact that you've combined cooking with life on the ranch. It's fun and interesting and makes me feel even more like we're friends. (sorry if that sounds dorky!) And I can't wait to see the competition – you go girl!
Mary On Friday, September 30 at 7:15 pm
This Mary agrees!! I love that the show isn't all just in the kitchen making something I would never ever make, or some challenge with food no one would eat. Needless to say I don't watch many cooking shows but yours I really like. It's fast paced, it's fun and has food that I would make and would have on hand. Keep the show just like it is and I'll be extremely happy.
Trish On Friday, September 30 at 7:30 am
Glad to hear more shows are coming! How about a marital showdown in the home school classroom? Kids ask Mom and Dad the questions – math, science, or history anyone? Or a marital computer games showdown? I'd like to see more of the ranch work on the show.
soonerfan in Illinois On Saturday, October 1 at 6:55 am
Ooooh, I love your idea!
Alyson On Friday, September 30 at 7:31 am
Loving the shows. Can't wait to tune in tomorrow. Have a great weekend.
Melissa On Friday, September 30 at 7:33 am
More shows! More shows! YAY YAY YAY!! I have really loved watching you every Saturday morning… it's like cartoons for grown-ups! I think you're going to need to incorporate cinnamon rolls into one of the upcoming shows. Seriously. I've got to see how this magic works!
momma rouse On Friday, September 30 at 7:33 am
i have loved your show! i know you fix meals for large crowds and i would like to see, either on your show or website, recipes for large quantities. it doesn't work well to just double or triple (or more!!) the quantities. baking times, textures, etc. get messed up. I cook for large numbers at church camp, and occasionally for my daughter's small school.
Melissa On Friday, September 30 at 7:34 am
First of all, the show is AWESOME! Love it! My husband is now watching it with me and both of our waistlines have grown since is began. Thanks for sharing with us. Looking forward to what the future brings. Hubby will be so happy with more shows….waistline, not so much
Kristin On Friday, September 30 at 7:35 am
Will the shows be posted for viewing on-line? I haven't been able to watch them because I work on Saturday mornings, boo.
Lynn from For Love or Funny On Friday, September 30 at 7:35 am
Can't wait to see your show tomorrow! And I'm delighted to hear that more are coming our way! Win one for us wives!
Urban Wife On Friday, September 30 at 7:37 am
Hilarious. I can totally relate, since I'm like that too with my hubby. Super competitive and even if he says I lost, I didn't.
Nanette On Friday, September 30 at 7:38 am
Yeah more shows, I DVR them and watch later as I am always somewhere else on Saturday morning doing some errand. Plus the memory isn't so great, so it is programed to go for every show.
On todays subject about competition with MM?? Did you get my package yet??
Terry in Divide On Friday, September 30 at 7:39 am
When we first got married, Hubster and I played games like Scrabble and Monopoly and backgammon. I won. He refused to play anymore. For my writing research, I went to a gun range to see what it was like to fire a pistol. He came along. I outshot him. He didn't like that, either.
Made your pot roast this week, but I did it in my crock pot because I needed the oven to bake bread. Added parsnips. Turned out yummy.
Looking forward to tomorrow's show. I've got my DVR set. (so I can keep them). And glad to know there will be more. I like that it's more family/ranch life than a total step-by-step cooking show.
Question: Does your family ever eat any green vegetables?
hello haha narf On Friday, September 30 at 7:39 am
silly how thrilled i am to hear about a christmas special. but i am.
congratulations. and thanks!
Jenny On Friday, September 30 at 7:39 am
I think you should go for the prof hair and makeup.
As far as suggestions for the new shows…I like your recipes…but I'd like to see something new and fresh. And I don't really need a cooking show to teach me to fry an egg or make a sandwich.
WebSavvyMom On Friday, September 30 at 7:41 am
–>My husband and I get very competitive in the non-muscle involved wii competitions, cards, college football pick'em, etc.
WebSavvyMom On Friday, September 30 at 7:42 am
–>Oh, I was grinding my teeth thinking about beating my husband that I forgot to mention the upcoming shows. I've made your BBQ meatballs and they're a huge hit in my house but the bacon meatloaf recipe would catch my husband's attention.
Melissa D On Friday, September 30 at 7:42 am
I love your show! So happy to hear that it's been well received and that more episodes are on the way. Keep doing what got you here. Great food that's easy to make with ingredients that are accessible to everyone I also love that you mix cooking with life on the ranch. It's a show that my whole family watches together. Can't wait to see the Lodge all dressed up for Christmas!
Carin W. On Friday, September 30 at 7:42 am
I am so glad to know that I am not the only one that has an overwhelming competitive streak when it comes to her husband. Wii Dangerous Hunts gets REALLY nasty in our house. LOL!
I am thrilled that your show will continue and am looking forward to the Christmas Special!!
P.S. Frito Chili Pie was a HUGE hit @ my house….THANK YOU, for amazing, feel good recipes!!!
Deb Owen On Friday, September 30 at 7:43 am
Thrilled to hear about more shows in the works! I also love that you share that even you stain your shirt 5 min. after putting it on. I always think I'm the only one that happens to.
Can't wait to see tomorrow's episode.
Maria @ Busy as a Bee in Paris On Friday, September 30 at 7:45 am
LOVE your blouse!
Lee Ann On Friday, September 30 at 7:45 am
Glad to hear that more episodes are coming……I can only hope that you have snow in December…for the moisture if anything! How about some family traditions tied into the Christmas special? (what do you eat at Christmas that is special to your family)… great job, I know it is very hard juggling everything that you do.
Acadia On Friday, September 30 at 7:45 am
What I find is so sweet is all of you do look a teeny-tiny bit shy in front of the camera. esp your 2nd daughter, who is sooo sweet. But it makes it all so very endearing. The only suggestion is to see if the lines you say are maybe more conversational. You do sound like how you write, and boy you do know how to make people laff when you write. But when you say it, it does not (maybe and in my opinion), sound quite right or hit the mark. The lines are familiar to blog readers and it does not elicit the laughs. Only other thing is, keep it real. There's no need to downplay your intelligence and I know maybe it is a south/central bible conservative cultural thingie…but man, you are amazing and creative and talented, DON"T DOWNPLAY or OVERRATE IT. You are gifted and it is what it is. Like in your photoshop blog you keep saying, "i don't know, i don't know but you explain aperture and exposure SOO well. Don't donwplay and say "you like saying "chiffonade", because it makes you sound sophisticated". That reminds me of Sarah Palin! Rest all is good and you are a terrific writer.
soonerfan in Illinois On Saturday, October 1 at 7:02 am
Ree, I don't think you downplay or overrate ANYTHING. I can't imagine how nerve-wracking it would be to be on camera, and I like you just the way you are! You're doing a fantastic job!
Elaine On Sunday, October 2 at 12:04 pm
I have to agree with Acadia's comment. Sometimes on the show it comes off as you putting yourself down or acting like you aren't very smart, which is a totally different feeling than comes across on the blog. You are obviously very smart and have a lot of cooking knowledge, so I think you should highlight that.
Trish in VT On Friday, September 30 at 7:46 am
Can not wait for the Christmas special!!!! I'm such a holiday freak. I recommend preparing the best holiday dinner ever including a dessert.
Just be yourself Ree – that alone keeps me watching
falnfenix On Friday, September 30 at 7:47 am
i get the competitive nature all too well. i'm pretty much the same way…and i *can* outshoot my SO. but only with rifles. pistols, he's a much better shot.
Valerie On Friday, September 30 at 7:47 am
I'm so devoted that I set my DVR so even if I'm running around in the lovely fall wonderfulness tomorrow instead of sitting in front of my TV, I'll still be able to watch.
Ashley On Friday, September 30 at 7:47 am
Your Chicken Fried Steak recipe is Joe I learned how to properly make gravy, and I'm sure there are many more out there like me. Why not do a "gravy tutorial"? And girl, you've got more important things to worry about than if you're shiny. (Like, you know, how to make gravy.) Hire a professional to worry about the hair and makeup!
Kristi On Friday, September 30 at 7:47 am
Yippee! So excited about more shows and the Christmas special. And my husband will be thrilled – I've tried most of the receipes you've done on the show – he likes new meals being introduced into the "rotation!"
felix On Friday, September 30 at 7:47 am
Wait … why is MM shooting lefthanded but roping righthanded? That's not a competition handicap, is it???
Stephanie On Friday, September 30 at 7:48 am
YAY for more shows! Congrats.
Kristy On Friday, September 30 at 7:50 am
Great news that you are making more shows! I have really enjoyed them and feel like a part of the family, especially after reading your blog for the past couple of years. It's fun to see you all on the show. I love that your recipes are so do-able and down to earth. Recipes that our children and husbands and we will like. Since Saturday morning is usually busy, I have the DVR set, so I'll watch it sometime later in the weekend! Can't wait!
nikki On Friday, September 30 at 7:50 am
I absolutely love your show. Don't change anything about it. I love how we as the viewers get to see all aspects of life on a ranch; not just you standing in front of the stove like all of the other cooking shows. I think your show will stand the test of time; I'm bummed that tomorrow is the finale. I think you should have a show demonstrating how to make cinammon rolls.
Joy On Friday, September 30 at 7:50 am
I love your show and my family has been loving my cooking! Thanks for cooking "real" food that families enjoy and teaching us how easy it is!
Susie M On Friday, September 30 at 7:52 am
I have LOVED the shows and I am so happy there are more to come!
Kim H On Friday, September 30 at 7:52 am
I'll be tailgating, but I have you DVR'd. Can't wait to see the show!!!! Go VOLS!!!
Michele On Friday, September 30 at 7:52 am
Don't stop doing your own hair and make-up, Ree!! It looks wonderful, and it makes you more down-to-earth and like the rest of us!!
I love your show, your ranch, your food, etc., etc.! I'm so excited that you're doing a Christmas show and more shows for January! I DVR your shows so I don't miss them with all of our fall football and marching band activities!
You're a breath of fresh air! Being a Kansan, I love the fact that you live in Oklahoma and are a fellow Midwestern Girl!!
Wishing you all the best in all you do!
tinaehb3 On Friday, September 30 at 7:52 am
I don't think my husban even tries to beat me anymore, lol
Kate G. On Friday, September 30 at 7:54 am
We love your show! It is going to be fun to watch tomorrow's episode!! We are so excited that there is going to be more shows and a Christmas one, too!!! Congrats!
Stacie C On Friday, September 30 at 7:54 am
I will be watching the show tomorrow, and I am glad there will be more to come. I love your recipes they are simple yet delicious. Please just keep doing what you do.
Sarah Clark On Friday, September 30 at 7:56 am
My husband and I have enjoyed the show. We record it due to it's air time. Love the food and you always look great. But, what we enjoy most, is the ranching life that is so different from our own Midwest small town. We see the way the kids become one with a horse and ride effortlessly. Very enjoyable also is a view of a hard working family, including kids. You know how to get a job done and enjoy shutting down on Sunday! The view we get into your corner of the world is beautiful….some countryside! The show is refreshing and educational. Looking forward to more. Keep beating the Baptists! Ha, we've played that one.
Rene Foust On Friday, September 30 at 7:56 am
Go Ree Go!!!!
I love that you do your own make up it keeps it real! And oh my gosh a Christmas at the ranch special how wonderful will that be!!!!!!
Sydney @ The Maretzki Family On Friday, September 30 at 7:56 am
I would looove to see your show, but in the next episodes that you'll be doing, can you please, please, PLEASE get it to Canada????
Stephanie Z On Friday, September 30 at 9:20 am
I agree! We want to watch it here too!
Carol On Friday, September 30 at 7:57 am
Love, love, love the purple shirt :] I'm enjoying the shows & glimpse of your life on the ranch. Thanks for sharing.
Aimee On Friday, September 30 at 7:57 am
Enjoy your blog, enjoy your books, enjoy the show! Your personality shines through in it all. Good luck with it all, Ree.
Aimee On Friday, September 30 at 7:58 am
You're filming more?!? Yay! I haven't gotten to watch ANY of these, and we don't have high speed internet so I won't even be able to watch them online. So I've been really bummed. But now I can at least look forward to possibly getting to see new ones! And a Christmas episode – how fun! You should make your incredibly (bad for you) awesome mashed potatoes!
tracyo On Friday, September 30 at 8:00 am
Ree, you don't need us to tell you what to do. You're good Baby! Just do it your way! We love you for that!!
JanC On Friday, September 30 at 8:02 am
We love the show! We tape it every Saturday morning:) My daughter and I wonder why you never have any side dishes:) Just wondering…..
We love that you include your family and life on the ranch. The "city slickers" need as much education about where their food comes from as we can give them:) Also car manufacturers need to understand there is a market for "real" cars and trucks in the American west. When we go to town for supplies, we need a big vehicle to haul it home – not some little two seater, electric car that a good strong wind would blow off the road!
So glad you are filming more shows. Will look forward to them!
Cheryl Barker On Friday, September 30 at 8:03 am
I'm just like you, Ree — totally competitive at anything that doesn't involve physical prowess. I know my limitations, too
Have been loving your shows and so excited to hear you're doing a Christmas special. Will totally love that. I say go ahead and let them help you with your hair and makeup. A girl doesn't have that chance very often, huh? Take advantage and let them pamper you!
Megan (Best of Fates) On Friday, September 30 at 8:04 am
Ree, I think you obviously need to have a entirely challenge based show. I mean, I can look other places for cooking, but only you can provide MM v. PW action!
Laura Galloway On Friday, September 30 at 8:04 am
Ree – I absolutely LOVE, LOVE your new show. I enjoy your family, your honesty and your wonderful food! You and Charlie make me happy! Can't wait to watch the next episode. So excited to hear about the Christmas episode. I would love to see your family and pets included in the future. That's what makes your show stand out from all the other Food shows on right now. Go Okie!
Heather On Friday, September 30 at 8:05 am
My whole family loves your show! My boys love the ranching, and my daughter and I love watching you cook. I have totally stolen the drinks in a jar trick–love it!
I can not wait for the Christmas special! There must be some fabulous dessert.
Melissa M. On Friday, September 30 at 8:05 am
YAY! I'm so glad we'll be seeing more of you and your beautiful family! I've been really enjoying your show! I LOVE your purple shirt too!
Carol On Friday, September 30 at 8:05 am
I have really enjoyed your shows. I am really happy that there will be more. I would love to see more cowgirl food and more breakfast items. I am always trying to think of different things to do for breakfasts. I loved the breakfast sandwiches you did on the first (I think it was the first) show. The grilled Jalapenos put that sandwich over the top!!!
Good luck with the future shows!! Congratulations on your amazing success!
paddlemama On Friday, September 30 at 8:05 am
OK, you asked… I wouldn't've said anything but you asked. Remember that.
You should DEFINITELY let the pros do your hair and makeup. They have a much better understanding of what happens under the bright lights and what is seen through the camera lens. Really. They do. Like I said, I wasn't going to mention it, but……
Kristen On Friday, September 30 at 8:05 am
LOVE the show! Our whole family watches it – including our 7 and 3 year old and my husband! I think it's fabulous that you rock your own makeup and hair. I personally would love to have my own personal stylist and makeup artist work on me every day but I don't and the fact that you don't, makes you one of us. Keep up the great work and fabulous show!!
Jennifer On Friday, September 30 at 8:06 am
If you DON'T put antlers and jingle bells on Charlie and Walter, the world will be a much, much sadder place. Here's hoping Food Network doesn't make you pile on the sweaters and pretend you're freezing while it's actualy 95 degrees outside!!!
Cathy On Friday, September 30 at 8:06 am
I'm so glad you are doing more shows. My 16 mo old Evan and I have really enjoyed watching it. He loves the show and he claps when he sees you! It's so sweet!
Diana L On Friday, September 30 at 8:07 am
YAY!! I'm so glad there will be more shows. To be honest I don't care what you cook. I DON'T cook and only watch the show for its entertainment and to catch a glimpse into my dream life of living on a ranch. I love your site, your humor, and outlook on life. That's what keeps me coming back. I will be DVRing the show since I have a photo shot scheduled, I'll cozy up with a cup of coffee and watch it Saturday night with the hubby, who loves your show BTW and he is the "cook" in the house.
Becky On Friday, September 30 at 8:07 am
I am sorry to see that this is the last episode. I have enjoyed them so much. Your family is a normal family, much like ours. I love the food you present, and it taste ohhhh so wonderful. Your pot roast recipe is just like my mom's. I had always wished I paid more attention in the kitchen and now I have photos and step by step instructions. Thank you, wish you were with me 20 years ago. Looking forward to the Christmas episodes to come. Wishing you and your family well.
Cris On Friday, September 30 at 8:08 am
Yay! Excited that there will be more shows! I've really enjoyed watching you the past few weeks. On the hair and makeup I have to say that I think you look fabulous as is – HOWEVER, I know that if someone offered to show up at my house to do my hair and makeup before I went to work I would totally take them up on it. Something about the idea of sitting back and drinking coffee while someone else is wrestling with my hair for a change, well, it just makes me smile.
Stephanie @ LoveLaughterLight On Friday, September 30 at 8:08 am
I'm so happy to hear you're doing more shows! I DVR it every week and look forward to sitting in my comfy chair and watching you and the family live a life I dream of.
With real butter and bacon and mac & cheese and sinful looking mashed potatoes and…
Congratulations on your continued success!
A fan forever,
Lisa S On Friday, September 30 at 8:09 am
I would absolutely LOVE to watch the show, unfortunately I haven't been able to watch one single episode! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE ask them to re-run these! I work M-F so my saturdays are filled with home life details and television does not fit in on a saturday morning.
deniseclaire1 On Sunday, October 2 at 1:37 am
YES! Please, please please tell FN that they should do re-runs of your show…I missed one show because it got erased from the DVR before I could see it, and I missed show #5 because I forgot about it until 2 hours after it aired. Boo-hoo. ( Saturday night would be a better time slot for us.)
Yours is by far the best show on FN now. Love your laid back style. Whether you are feeling it or not, you come across as very comfortable in front of the camera. It is so wonderful to see your family interact. Real family love is about non-existent on TV.
So happy that you are doing more shows!
And if you forward this feedback to FN–
Dear Food Network, there is not enough space in the cyber world to type how much my husband and I HATE how you have loaded the schedule with one dumb cooking competition show after another,especially in the evening. What a colossal waste of time they are to watch. So guess what? We rarely watch FN anymore. And I can't tell you how many of our friends say the same thing.
Jamie, Mom of 3 On Friday, September 30 at 8:09 am
LOVE, that you'll be doing a Christmas show! I can't wait!
Rose On Friday, September 30 at 8:09 am
Hi Ree! I am enjoying your show very much and I will be looking forward to the Christmas special as well as more episodes. I don't think I would change anything. I have to tell you my friends know not to call me at 11:30 on Saturday mornings because they know now what I am doing, watching you! Take care and have a great day.
Kathy H in OK On Friday, September 30 at 8:09 am
I love your shows and your blog. Both show a lot about life on a ranch in OK and all things Oklahoma. I'm happy to hear that you will be doing more shows on Food Network. Especially the Christmas show, hopefully it will be an hour long-more time for fun and games and great food.
You have a great blog, how you keep it up with all the other aspects of your life is beyond me but keep it up. I love all the earlier stories about things like the calf nuts. Haven't laughed that much in forever. I love that you get your entire extended family involved.
Hope you and your family have a wonderful fall season and keep the food coming.
Rose On Friday, September 30 at 8:09 am
Hi Ree! I am enjoying your show very much and I will be looking forward to the Christmas special as well as more episodes. I don't think I would change anything. I have to tell you my friends know not to call me at 11:30 on Saturday mornings because they know now what I am doing, watching you! Take care and have a great day.
Amy On Friday, September 30 at 8:10 am
I'm thrilled to hear there will be more shows. I know I will love the Christmas episode. I wish there was a Thanskgiving and Halloween one too.
What I love about the show is that it is real. It is a real family. Not everything is perfect. When you had your youngest son's birthday party (which I think is my favorite episode)…all of the gifts were wrapped like they would have been at a party at my house. They weren't absolutely, Martha Stewart like, perfect. I love that you do your own hair and make-up. I love seeing the kids and your whole family. I loved that you went to church and that they documented that. We can really relate.
Wishing you the best!
Patti Rabbit On Friday, September 30 at 10:47 am
I'm with Amy. Next year do a Halloween special show. Its my favorite holiday. And I bet you and your family have a blast. I love your show. So excited about the Christmas special. You threw down with Bobby Flay last Thanksgiving. Maybe they'll rerun it. It was such fun. About your hair & makeup. It looks great. Do what you want. Either do it yourself or if you'd like, let the pros do it. Just keep cooking great food and sharing your family and life with us.
soonerfan in Illinois On Saturday, October 1 at 7:11 am
You did a throwdown with Bobby Flay last year??? Wow, I completely missed that. What were you cooking and who won???
Keely On Friday, September 30 at 8:11 am
I will be watching whatever kind of show you come up with. Every episode, until the end of time. PLEASE, keep them coming..they are wonderful!!!
Donna On Friday, September 30 at 8:11 am
Yay!!!!! I'm so excited about more shows!!!! I plan my whole Saturday mornings around it…my girls and I are going to Canton, TX tomorrow for a shopping trip – I balked at first, but then realized I could record the show and watch it when I get home…now I can go and enjoy my trip…I tell all my friends…"I can't go my friend is on TV this morning"…people think I really know you, I never correct them…Thanks for a great show!!!
Jessica H. On Friday, September 30 at 8:12 am
Ree – we all adore you and support you in all of your endeavors. We excitedly look forward to your new special, the new cookbook (visit Minnesota soon!) and the new episodes. Maybe center one around one of your cooking weekend contests at the Lodge?
Dana On Friday, September 30 at 8:14 am
Pretty excited for tomorrow morning! I, too, get pretty competitive at games with my husband. Well, just Scrabble really. He always beats me at sheepshead, cribbage, etc. But I don't think he's EVER beaten me at Scrabble and I take every opportunity to tell anyone I can.
Sandi On Friday, September 30 at 8:15 am
If I had cable.. I'd be watching your show. Maybe the next go round we'll be hooked up. Do your own hair and make up, being yourself is what makes you endearing.
Theresa in Alberta On Friday, September 30 at 8:16 am
1) I hope the foodnetwork repeats the thanksgiving throwdown with bobby flay on the CANADIAN foodnetwork!!!!!!!!!!
2) that your shows will air on the CANADIAN foodnetwork!!!!!!!!!!
3) the christmas special with sir charles wearing reindeer gear will air on the CANADIAN foodnetwork!!!!!!!!!!!
4) that you will be a regular on the foodnetwork and that it will air in CANADA EH!!
5) Did I mention I emailed the foodnetwork to let them know of my DISPLEASURE that your show DIDNOT air in CANADA!!!!!
6) I would be willingl to pay to be able to download and watch your shows from itunes or even from the foodnetwork itself but it would appear the foodnetwork does not like us CANADIANS EH!!!
Did I mention I live in CANADA ?
Virginie On Friday, September 30 at 8:20 am
I totally agree, it's a shame !!!!
Thanks Theresa
From Virginie in Montreal, CANADA
Theresa in Alberta On Friday, September 30 at 8:23 am
p.s. As an act of good customer relations and restitution I think the foodnetwork should sponser the travel arrangements for a show at the lodge where the guests would be the poor deprived PW fans outside of the US who could not watch your show on their network!!! 2nd the motion anyone?
SusanP in ON On Friday, September 30 at 10:54 am
Another vote for the "I don't really care what you do next on the show I just want to be able to see it" camp!!! Even my daughter, who manages to find all sorts of things online that she maybe shouldn't be able to see…hasn't been able to find it! GRRR!!!
The Mrs @ Success Along the Weigh On Friday, September 30 at 8:17 am
It's woman's lot in life to put their homeboy's in their place!
Can't wait for the new show. Let the games begin! Yeeee hawwww! (Do y'all actually say that?)
Shala from KS On Friday, September 30 at 8:17 am
Hey, just wanted to let you know- my family loves your show! Even my little ones watch it. My husband enjoys the receipes (esp. the steak sandwich). Can you throw in more KID-approved food? I've got four kids of my own and the little stinkpots are picky eaters. Have a great weekend!!
Ann On Friday, September 30 at 8:18 am
I look forward to your shows every Saturday. I've saved every show on the DVR, but how long can I do that before it's full? Congratulations on the Christmas show and the new shows in January! I can't wait!
mellystx On Friday, September 30 at 8:19 am
Ree, I have to tell you that my mother is now hooked on you. She still has trouble navigating your website, but she sure gets a kick out of watching you on television. I wish I lived closer so I could help her with her computer issues Keep the shows coming! She loves the new recipes. And my son has requested chicken fried steak this weekend :p
Robin in New Jersey On Friday, September 30 at 8:19 am
Congratulations on being asked to do more shows!
Hopefully I will be home from the grocery store to see the show tomorrow.
Hey~~I made your comfort meatballs for dinner the other night. They were to delicious!
Happy weekend.
Tammy On Friday, September 30 at 8:21 am
Yeah so glad to have more – but sad that they'll be a break. I DVR it and watch Sunday afternoon after church, or maybe Monday am while folding laundry. I think it would be fun to film a winner's ranch weekend. You know where you invite someone to teach something and have the blog winners come to the ranch. I've always wanted to win and it would be cool to at least see what it would be like. Oh and for this non country girl it would be interesting to see more of the cow doctoring stuff. Preg testing or some of the feeding chores etc. As far as hair and makeup I think you've looked great – but if it'll make you stress less let someone else do it – so whatever works for you!
Heather On Friday, September 30 at 8:21 am
I dvr your show each week then watch it later after I drop off my boys to shooting. I love it, I like the fact that you do your own hair and makeup, it makes you real. I am looking forward to your Christmas special and your new shows in January. I also know exactly what you mean by wanting to beat your husband, I do the same thing when we shoot, play cards, any and all of it.
Laurice Ray On Friday, September 30 at 8:21 am
YAY!!! Im so excited there will be more shows!! My family has LOVED watching so far and we have DVR'd all of them ha! (sorry, not try to be obsessed or anything!) and we have cooked several recipes from them so far.
Janette On Friday, September 30 at 8:22 am
I am so glad you are doing more shows. Me and my kids watch your show all together! They are so fun. Thanks so much!
Linda On Friday, September 30 at 8:22 am
I'm so excited that you're having a Christmas special and that there will be new episodes. Yippee! I made your pot roast this week, and my hubby Bryce sounded exactly like your Bryce. It was wonderful, so we thank you very much. Your hair and makeup is perfect, and you look very pretty in purple.
Kristin On Friday, September 30 at 8:22 am
I've been loving the show! Even though I have to have my in-laws record it for me and they live almost 3 hours away! We've been back there and I've caught up on all the episodes. I'll have to wait to see tomorrow's episode for a few more weeks though.
I can't wait to see the Christmas special – what a great idea! I love Christmas shows.
Keep 'em comin'!
Alexandra On Friday, September 30 at 8:23 am
Was there ever any doubt?
Network people?
You don't know how we Leerve REE?
I'd sign her up until my pen ran out of ink.
But that's just me.
In Love With Ree Drummond (in a very, healthy way)
Sarah B. On Friday, September 30 at 9:26 am
Amen to that! I'm right with ya'!
Faith On Friday, September 30 at 8:24 am
I am delighted with your show.I have all of them on my DVR and I have your cookbook (anxiously awaiting the next one!) I very much enjoy seeing a slice of life on the ranch and your beautiful family. I am thrilled that you are doing more shows. Just keep doing what you are doing. I'll be watching and recording.
Bush Babe On Sunday, October 2 at 2:49 am
Okay – I am going to be the one whinger. I haven't seen it. At all. Cannot. Apparently I live in the wrong part of the blinking world. So let me know when it comes out of DVD or something…
*le sigh*
Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise) On Friday, September 30 at 8:25 am
Woohoo!!! Get over it girl, your on national television…your gonna shine!!!! Heeehehehe!
This Ozark Farm Chick is so excited for ya and the show. I do believe we country wives have to develop that competitive spirit to survive our very complex lives. Now can ya just see a city chick holdin ' the flashlight to pull a calf or drivin' a semi outta the siege pit pulled by the big blue tractor??? Heeehehehe!!!! :o)
Good luck with the show…it's great!
God bless ya'll from the beautiful sunny hills and hollers of the Missouri Ponderosa!!!!
Have a great weekend! :o)


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Full detailed profile on Edward Quartermaine Played by John Ingle on General Hospital Daytime Soap Opera.
John Ingle (ABC)
Birthday: May 7 1928
Ignoring Tracy's disdain for her, Skye says hello to Luke and meets his son Ethan. Tracy asks Skye what exactly she's been up to. Edward brings Maya to the casino and is thrilled to see Skye has returned. Some bickering ensues and Tracy leaves. Luke asks Ethan to get Maya and Edward out of there so he can be alone with Skye. Ethan obliges and once alone, Luke asks Skye why she returned. She remains coy and they flirt as Tracy returns with Jax, who she convinced to come with her by saying she had a project that would catch Carly's attention.
Edward opens his door to Ethan, but he was expecting his great granddaughter Maya. Monica comes downstairs, as Ethan asks Edward for Luke's cigars. As Ethan starts to leave, he opens the door to the woman he got into the altercation with. Edward orders Ethan out and Edward and Monica get acquainted with Maya. Tracy walks in and asks Maya how much money she wants so she can leave. Edward and Monica apologize for Tracy's behavior and Tracy exits. Monica then goes to the hospital and Edward says he can see Mary Mae in Maya already. He tells her how much he loved her and says his recurring mistake has been waiting too long and being too late, citing not knowing his son Bradley and screwing up his chance with Justus. He hopes he can do better with her. They talk about Mary Mae and then Maya calls his offer of help blackmail since she had to move in with him to get it. He calls it nonsense and then suggests she tour Port Charles and offers her the Bentley.
At the Q mansion, Tracy leaves messages for Luke, as Edward and Monica discuss the possibility of Ethan attacking Kristina. Alice comes in humming and they give her a list of jobs to do, but she smiles and tells them she can't because she has jury duty.
At the christening, Father Coates urges everyone to make a new beginning and live a better life and then officially christens Josslyn. Afterwards, Lulu worries to Johnny about Dante, Luke is happy to be with all of his children, and Morgan questions Michael about why Sonny and Dominic aren't there. Everyone is invited to a reception at the Jacks home, but Alexis tells Jax she can't make it and leaves. Molly grabs Morgan to help her on her mission for true love. Michael talks to Jax and assumes he wouldn't want Sonny to go to prison and appreciates his help. After he walks away, Jane chastises her son for lying to Michael. Jax defends himself, but Jane feels sorry for Sonny's kids and hopes it's worth it. Carly thanks Jason for being Josslyn's godfather and wonders where Sonny is. After everyone has left, Molly and Morgan get Sam and Jason alone in the church and Molly says this would be a great place for a wedding. Jason thinks they should get to the house for the reception, but Molly continues on, citing how short life is especially for them. Molly thinks they should seize the day and tells Jason now is the moment to propose. Sam tries to talk Molly down, as Morgan is eager to get to the party. Sam says they aren't getting married any time soon, but Molly remains hopeful.
Carly and Morgan go to the Quartermaine's to invite them to Josslyn's christening. Edward says of course they will be there because Josslyn is Michael's sister and there is nothing more important than family.
At the Q mansion, Tracy revels in the quiet since Rebecca has left. Monica agrees the quiet has been nice since Luke ran out on her again. Edward comes in with a letter from Maya Ward and learns she has become the legal guardian to her half-sister after her stepmother died. He wants to help her out and declares Maya and Zoe will be moving in with them. Tracy and Monica both wonder if she might be out for his money since he's never met her and Maya suddenly contacted him. Edward declares they will be welcome there and will be treated as family. Monica wonders if he is trying to make up for how he treated Justice, but he just storms out to contact Maya. Tracy thinks she will shoot Edward down because nowhere in her letter did she mention coming to Port Charles.
Monica and Tracy argue over the Christmas Tree as they decorate at the mansion, as Edward observes. Rebecca walks in and announces she is moving to Paris, which Monica suggested. Tracy is thrilled, but Edward tries to talk her out of it. Monica thinks this will be the chance for her to live out her dreams and Rebecca says she needs to get away from there and from Nikolas. Edward becomes incensed when he hears Nikolas' name. She says he can't blame Nikolas and that she has grown to love everyone there, even Tracy a little bit. She leaves to hand in her resignation to the hospital.
Nikolas runs from his car to find Rebecca lying on the side of the road after he hit her. Nikolas calls 911 as Rebecca makes it clear through her pain that she will tell Lucky everything.
Edward comes to see Elizabeth at her house. She asks how he is feeling since the accident and he says he doesn't know if he will ever recover from what happened. He gives her a photo of her and Emily he found and then tells her Rebecca has been a blessing to him and Monica and wonders why she hasn't welcomed her in her life. Elizabeth gets them tea and they discuss Emily. Elizabeth feels like Rebecca is trading on how much they all loved Emily and is taking advantage. Edward thinks they are doing the same thing because she is the closest they will ever be to Emily. Elizabeth thinks they would have been better off if she never came to town. Elizabeth gets a call from Nikolas who tells her about Rebecca.
Monica comes to the hospital and learns about Rebecca from Patrick and Robin. Edward walks up as Lisa shows them Rebecca's MRI scans and Patrick agrees they should wait on surgery. Edward demands to know who hit her and Nikolas walks up saying it was him. Edward calls him a curse and wants the police. Lucky walks in saying he's in charge of the investigation. Lucky goes to talk to Rebecca as a nervous Nikolas looks on. Elizabeth meets up with Nikolas as Edward and Monica visit Rebecca. Rebecca wakes up asking for Lucky.
Rebecca visits Edward at the mansion and they talk about Emily. She thanks him for his acceptance, but tells him Elizabeth hates her. Edward thinks he may have a solution for her. Nikolas then meets Rebecca at the mansion who tells him they are throwing a party there for Elizabeth and Lucky, but Nikolas says it's impossible.
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One of the first memories at UGA was the first game of my career, Georgia vs. Tennessee on a Saturday afternoon. Georgia was the defending National Champs beginning defense of the title and I was the starting kicker.
It was only four months earlier that I left Redan High School and enrolled at UGA for the spring. There was a lot of hard work put into winning the job and having to replace the best kicker in UGA history -- in Rex Robinson, a two time All American.
The problem was not replacing Rex in that first game; it was not letting Willie Gault of Tennessee touch the football on kickoffs. You see Willie, who would later be a teammate of mine on the Chicago Bears, had run back five kickoffs for touchdowns the year before and I knew that if he caught a kickoff there was a real good chance he was going to run past me for a TD.
So, all week long Coach Bill Hartman made it clear that he wanted me to "kick it into the stands, Kevin."
Seemed pretty simple until it was time to do it on the opening kickoff. As a player you want to look cool and perform even cooler when it's your first time in front of 82,000 crazy Bulldog fans but things are not always working together right, like breathing and walking at the same time. I have kicked thousands of balls but this was different - this was big time college football and I was in the show!
Both teams took the field and my heart was pumping faster than ever before. I felt like I could kick the ball 80-yards if asked. We lost the toss of the coin and the Bulldogs were kicking off. Now the focus went straight back to Willie Gault, the fastest person I had ever been in the same stadium with, much less on the same field, the same play... oh no, I cannot let him touch the ball.
As the whistle blew, I tried to take a deep breath and started moving slowly toward the ball with the thought of being as smooth as Fred Couples' golf swing. It worked! The first of nine kickoffs went sailing over Willie's head and by the end of the game Willie knew we were going to kick it deep cause the Bulldogs rolled to a 44-0 victory and he never ran a TD back.


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By Gerry J. GilmoreAmerican Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2004 "I got in and decided I really liked it it was the career for me" is how Bob Anderson describes his first impressions of serving in the U.S. Navy.
He had dreamed of working in Hollywood when he studied radio, television and film production at the University of Wisconsin years ago. Eventually, the Navy took him there.
Today, Cmdr. Bob Anderson, 55, has 30 years in the Navy, including time as an enlisted man. As director of the Navy's Office of Information-West in Los Angeles, Anderson regularly mingles with Tinsel Town movie and television producers, directors and actors.
"Our mission is to provide liaison between the Navy and the entertainment industry," Anderson explained, noting that Hollywood interest in producing military-themed films and television programs seems to have increased since the 9/11 attacks and the ensuing global war on terrorism.
Anderson, a native of Dodgeville, Wis., had his university degree when he enlisted in the Navy for specialized electronics training while he was in California looking for work in the film industry.
Later, Anderson became a public affairs officer when he was a lieutenant, afterward spending his time "bouncing all over the world" until about four years ago when he applied for and received the liaison job in Los Angeles.
Anderson said film companies often seek Navy support for filming on military vessels and installations, using military equipment as props or employing sailors as extras. To obtain that support, filmmakers are required to provide scripts for Navy and DoD review.
He said he first meets with film and television producers - some of whom may never have served in the military -- to explain what the Navy is all about.
A key criterion for Navy involvement in television shows and movies, Anderson explained, is whether the scripts provide accurate depictions of military life.
For example, one movie script was turned down, Anderson noted, because it had a four-star admiral running a drug ring an improbable situation.
Another script that didn't win Navy approval, he continued, depicted an executive officer on an aircraft carrier stealing money "and strangling people and throwing them over the side."
"We need to be portrayed accurately in how we do things," Anderson explained. And while, for example, "bad" sailors may occasionally be depicted on the "JAG" TV series, Anderson noted that authorities are sure to mete out justice to unsavory characters by the end of the episode.
Sailors "love to work with the movies," Anderson observed, noting it's exciting and "has a tremendous impact on their morale," while simultaneously aiding recruiting and retention missions.
Navy involvement in television and film productions, he pointed out, also shows U.S. taxpayers "what we do and how we do it and how professional our people are."
Anderson said he's worked in an advisory capacity with such Hollywood films as "Behind Enemy Lines," "Antwone Fisher," "Tears of the Sun" and others.
Anderson said he especially enjoyed working on "Antwone Fisher," a 2003 movie that stars Denzel Washington as a Navy psychiatrist called upon to treat the film's namesake, a troubled young sailor portrayed by actor Derek Luke. Washington made his directorial debut on the film.
"Antwone Fisher," which had earned kudos from critics but realized only limited box-office success, was produced from real life. Fisher, Anderson said, was a "problem" sailor who turned his life around after the Navy helped him to comprehend that his angry, antisocial behavior was caused by a brutal childhood that featured parental abandonment, beatings and sexual abuse.
Fisher left the military long ago, Anderson noted, but he said the former sailor still praises the Navy.
"For me, it was a special movie, and I'm really proud of our part in it," Anderson said. "Antwone will tell you that he's a walking recruiting poster for the Navy because he said, 'I would have been dead or in jail for life if it hadn't been for the Navy.'"
"Antwone Fisher," Anderson explained, "is a movie about people and how we treat our people." The Navy, he pointed out, didn't give up on Fisher.
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Elected thieves, do you really think they,ll give up that extra hush money
The WACKOS are at it again. We all know how beautiful that area is , so why make it easier for the rebuilding of our city. Someones pockets didnt get lined so lets throw a monkey wrench in the works and make it harder for the rebuilding effort. hopefully the city council will have some sense and approve this and put these uptight snobs in their place.
Suppose they do change the rules. What happens if black voters opt for a white candidate. What will they want to change than, and visa-versa. It doesnt matter what the rules are, because if people dont go out and vote than they have to accept the results. lets have an election where no one knows the race of the other person and votes for the candidates record, only then will you have an honest election. until then the races will not be united and will always be status quo
This bill is a sham. Hospitals are private businesses that have stockholders just like every other corporation. , which means bloated salaries for administrators, doctors, insurance co,s, drug co,s. etc. all while earning a profit for stockholders, and who pays for the uninsured. Well, taxpayers do, and all this bill provides is a way to ream the taxpayer even more, because theyre,s nothing in this bill that addresses the core problem, which is freeloaders, Welfare recipients who are being raised by you, illegals who are being raised by you. All this BILL is going to do is make WORKING AMERICANS pay even more to support the USELESS WASTED LIFE SCUMBAGS that are a slimy bane of america. People in this country better wake up to whats happening with this government or soon we,ll be no better than a third world country. Our society is collapsing around us and is on the verge of destruction, because when people start quitting their jobs to get on the dole than whos going to pay for all this crap
I want to know what happened to the gunshot thug. If he didn,t make it can his peeps sue the paramedic for faulty care and take whats left of his money after his liar reams him., or they can sue the ambulance company for wrongful death, and they can sue the city for potholes, and they can sue the bullet maker for lead poisoning and they can sue the gun maker for lead distribution and the thug that shot the guy can sue all of them for messing up his assassination and get a landmark in New Orleans named after him.
15 passengers driven by a bicylce. Whos gonna be peddling, Charles Atlas., or will it be set up like an alaskan dog team with many bikes yoked together. Its nice to know that this city is in such good shape and that we no longer have a crime problem, for our Mayor and City Council to have the time to WASTE on such STUPID ISSUES. COME ON MAN
I agree with oh really: but we have a much bigger problem here in the U.S. While its good to bring the problems in the Congo into the spotlight. we should focus more on the problems within our own borders first. Its kind of hypocritical to call on a Death Lord Dictator to stop the killings in his country that has no law, while turning a blind eye on the atrocities that are happening in this country, that is ruled by law, unless race is involved. Start marching and protesting the senseless crime in this country no matter who,s involved ,than you would get more people taking up your cause for another country. have a bones project here for the babies who are killed by stray bullets or teens being gunned down in the street for the minutest reasons. DO THAT and tou,ll be surprised how many will join you in your fight for the Congo
This is great. Lets blame a sheriff and correctional officers for not coddling the scum of the earth. You people are freakin criminals, you dont get to have rights
It says his and others will be included in the reforms
What trust . No one trusts cops. Cops are the biggest criminals of all because they know how to (sometimes) beat the system . Trust, I dont know who you,ve been talking to, but I dont know anyone who trusts them
These 2 belong behind bars with those who were caught in kenner. keep them in jail as long as possible
REHABILITATION. at least thats what liberals think . Theyre just miguided yutes playing pranks while theyre in school getting an education. When they get to collage they,ll straighten up to become upstanding citizens and all the bleeding hearts can give each other high 5,s for the wonderful work they do with getting through to these kids to stay on the straight and narrow. NOT. What we need is longer sentences because you know when they get out they will just continue their criminal ways. At least with longer jail time they,ll be off the streets more ,thus, less crime
I can never understand why people get under vehicles to repair them using flimsy little jacks. Go to Auto Zone and buy a couple of jackstands for around $25.00 It,s better than getting maimed or killed.
This is the type of story that should bombard the headlines around the country and spark marches and protests and bounties with cries of injustice. It just shows you where their real priorities lie. R.I.P. Paige
Public school dollars at work. I wonder if any of his former teachers are part of the ones crying about Gov. Jindal,s education bill calling to get rid of incompetent teachers , because either this guy wasn,t taught well or he is just plain stupid.
The USELESS politicians are running scared. They know they cant run on their records, because they dont have any, so lets change the way theyre elected, so they can go after the black vote to try to win. if they did anything of value while sitting on the board than theyll be proud of their accomplishments and run on that, , instead, lets run on race. PITIFUL


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Greenfield - Greenfield Middle School has one of only two Fulbright Exchange teachers in Wisconsin.
Yunuen Valencia, who teaches English in her native Mexico, this year is teaching Spanish locally while the middle school's usual Spanish teacher, Susan Swaer, is at Valencia's school in Mexico.
The Fulbright Classroom Teacher Exchange Program is a direct one-to-one exchange of teachers from primary and secondary schools. The program operates between the United States and six countries. The eight-month application process involves interviews and peer evaluations so that the right matches can be made.
Cultural lessons
The benefits are apparent, local educators say.
"Her presence is broadening the horizons of GMS students," said Brad Iding, the middle school's principal. "Yunuen is able to give first-hand knowledge of Mexican culture to her GMS students."
And only last week, Spanish students learned about the Mexican celebration of the Reyes Magos, or Three Kings, a holiday during which children set out their shoes in hopes they will be filled with small gifts.
The cultural lesson became real when the Greenfield Middle School students took off their shoes and placed them in the hall. The students, who during class that day discussed the differences between Mexican and American schools and cultures with Valencia, were delighted after the class ended to find their shoes filled with candy.
The Reyes Magos must have come with a little help from Middle School teachers, Iding said.
Language tool
Additionally, Valencia and Swaer have initiated a pen pal project between their Mexican and Greenfield students, in the process giving the students an authentic and meaningful way to practice the languages they are learning, Iding said. The Mexican students write in English while the Greenfield students respond in Spanish.
Fellow middle school Spanish teacher Tammy Mihalyi said she is enjoying the opportunity to learn more about colloquial languages of Mexico.
The Greenfield staff has embraced Valencia, who actively participates in discussions regarding best educational practices, bringing her personal experience and insight, Idining said.
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Dauwe, B. and Middelburg, J.J. (1998) Amino acids and hexosamines as indicators of organic matter degradation state in North Sea sediments. Limnology and Oceanography, 43, 782-798. ISSN 0024-3590.
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Sediment cores from six stations in the eastern North Sea were analyzed for protein amino acids, the nonprotein amino acids beta-alanine and gamma-aminobutyric acid and the hexosamines galactosamine and glucosamine, and bulk parameters (organic carbon, nitrogen, total hydrolyzable amino acids and carbohydrates) in order to establish the degradation state of sedimentary organic matter. The study sites were selected on the basis of their different physical settings and macrofaunal communities so that a broad quality range in the organic matter would likely be covered. To test if the molecular parameters provide a robust matrix for quality determination we integrated our results with complementary literature data ranging from marine source organisms to deep-sea environments. A principal component analysis based on the mole percent contribution of amino acids showed that there are systematic variations in the amino acid spectra as a consequence of degradation of organic matter. Comparison with more established quality parameters such as hexosamines confirmed that amino acids reflect the degradation state of the organic matter. The amino acids glycine, serine, and threonine were enriched in the more degraded material, and others, such as phenylalanine, glutamic acid, tyrosine, leucine, and isoleucine, became depleted with increasing degradation state. Selective preservation of structural compounds (diatom cell walls, chitinous organic matter) vs. preferential breakdown of cell plasma material appears to be the reason for the contrasting behavior of these molecular compounds. Some of the essential amino acids for macrofauna nutrition (arginine, methionine, and histidine) occurred in lower concentrations in the North Sea sediments compared to organism tissue and therefore may be limiting to growth of deposit-feeders. [KEYWORDS: Liquid-chromatographic determination; coastal marine-environment; early diagenesis; surface sediments; sugar composition; suspended matter; picomole range; trap material;deep ocean; particulate]
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Obama vs. Romney: a clear choice
Facts can be a funny thing. If they don't fit your political perspective, you can't twist them to make them fit. With about 40 million senior citizens to woo, presidential candidates are going all out to get our vote. As November nears, seniors are being bombarded with both truthful and deceptive claims about programs that will make a difference in our lives.
The economy, education, taxes, health care, foreign policy and women's issues are critically important issues that affect everyone, no matter your age, gender or income level. But as a senior citizen, health care and retirement security rise to the top of my list.
I worked for 35 years and earned a decent paycheck. It didn't come close to that of a Wall Street hedge fund manager, but what I sacrificed in salary I made up for knowing that I was making a difference in my community. I taught in a fine public school system, the Brookfield Local Schools, and dedicated my time both in the classroom and in school activities to help my students prepare for work and for further schooling. Now, after years of working hard and paying my taxes, I look forward to a long and healthy retirement.
After sorting through facts, untruths, half-truths, political ads and serious fact-checking, I believe we have a clear choice this November between President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden and former Gov. Mitt Romney and his running mate, U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin.
The Romney-Ryan plan would scrap traditional Medicare as we know it and turn it into a private system in which insurance companies write the rules. The Congressional Budget Office has determined the GOP plan would actually double out-of-pocket costs for seniors.
And those misleading ads we keep seeing about President Obama's Medicare reforms that save $716 billion while taking it from seniors' care? The truth is that those savings come from stopping waste and fraud. They make Medicare stronger and protect seniors.
I was elected to be a delegate to the National Democratic Convention, and I will proudly be a part of nominating our current President Obama and Vice-President Biden to be re-elected in November.
Judith Puskar, Masury
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Commoncitizen You are going on the assumption that the Ryan would pass congress. I can't see that happening as its written now. But I see that money will be taken out of Medicare to the tune of $716 million. So the clear choice forr me is Romney & Ryan. I'm an independent voter. To me BO just took the money without any real plan other then to say it will stop fraud. Well where has he been in the last 4 yrs . If he knew there is fraud why wasn't he doing something about back then?
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Ms Pishkur actually doesn't know what she's talking about which is typical for these folks. Romney's plan is to give people UNDER 55 an option of either STAYING WITH THE TRADITIONAL PLAN, or going to a voucher program that will be APPROVED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND STATES. One would get an annual voucher to CHOOSE the type of coverage the want based on their health requirememts. They would pick from GOVERNMENT APPROVED plans, like Congress does now. If you want the Cadillac plan, you use your voucher check, for the plan you want, and then pay a little more... but it's your choice. The richer will pay a bit more. Folks with less means will pay less. The $716 BILLION DOES COME OUT OF THE MEDICARE FUND. It reduces payments to doctors and hospitals. Who do you think with cover the lost revenue? The pixie fairies? If the Obamunist could find all the savings by eliminating fraud and waste, WHY HASN'T IT BEEN DONE BEFORE, AND WHY HASN'T THE OBAMUNIST STARTED TO DO IT? Not that it shouldn't be done aggressively, but it is a lie that you can achieve billions in savings by eliminating waste and fraud. Abusers should be burned and imprisioned, but the amount estimated to be recouped is about $70 million per year initially. So.....let's get a grip, read the FACTS for a change. I know that's something that the Dems have a hard time doing since they are factually challenged. It's far past the time to quit taking the daily DNC enema of talking points and start thinking for yourselves for a change. Oh, yea. The Congressional Budget Office and the OMB all agree that the Obamacare numbers DO NOT ADD UP and the program WILL COST BILLIONS MORE THAN THE ESTIMATES. THE ONLY WAY THAT OBAMACARE FITS THE INITIAL LYING NUMBERS IS BY RIPPING THE $716 BILLION FROM MEDICARE! WISE UP FOLKS. I'm on Medicare, so it affects me just like the rest of the folks.
It occurs to me that if the premium support system being pushed by the Romney team was the best solution then why exclude those over 54.
If it is good for 54 and younger, why is it not good for the "older crowd".
As to the projected reduction of 700 billion (over 10 years) in Medicare spending the majority comes from the reduction in the subsidy paid to insurance companies and the reductions that hospitals agreed to in return for having more people insured. The hospital reimbursements are already baked into the Healthcare act. Anyone who believes that the Healthcare act will be repealed is being unrealistic.
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Tragically, there is no clear choice...just politics as usual.
Now, there is a story that Obama appointed officials PROFITTED from their decision to deny the Delphi reitrees:
Sign the petition to force President Obama to "do the right thing", or LOSE the election!
If the Romney / Ryan Medicare program is as good as they say, why won't seniors currently enrolled in Medicare be allowed to have that choice?
OH God now kool aid is coming out in form of senior citizens pills
They scream that the comprehensive Ryan plan is too radical. Really? And the Dem plan is to do absolutely nothing & let the entitlement programs go bankrupt, which they are set to do.
They reason why Obama is going to decrease payments to Hospitals and Doctors is simple. The Doctors and Hospitals have agreed to reduced payments in exchange for getting 30 million people on insurance.
In the first months of Obama's adminstration, they met with the AMA and The American Hospital Association and asked the question: How can the ever increasing cost of health care be contained. The AMA and the Hospitals said that the number of uninsured people was a hugh factor, a factor that required them to pass costs to the insured patients. The AMA said that the way to slow the growth of healthcare costs was to try to get everyone insured.
So they agreed to accept reduced reimbursements IF a health care reform would make sure that the number of uninsured would be reduced.
See how that works? That's the government working with the private sector (the hospitals and doctors) to benefit the people.


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