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Aug 12 2012, 08:35 PM
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The worst are the folks at the beach that carry a little shovel with them and then when Fido craps they dig a little hole and toss it in and throw a little sand over it. A landmine just waiting for the first victim. Please just leave it on top of the sand if you are too trifling to clean up after Fido. At least I can see it and not discover it when I begin to wonder where that pooh smell is coming from.
|Florida Native
Aug 13 2012, 10:31 AM
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I don't like people who have never over nighted at Wal-Mart bashing those of us who do. They keep saying we are cheap and just don't get how we do it for the convince. They are along the X-pressway and easy in and easy out. Frequently we don't even uncouple the toad. We can walk to dinner, shop and frequently get free WiFi from other places in the area.
Aug 13 2012, 12:38 PM
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I don't like people who have never over nighted at Wal-Mart bashing those of us who do. They keep saying we are cheap and just don't get how we do it for the convince. They are along the X-pressway and easy in and easy out. Frequently we don't even uncouple the toad. We can walk to dinner, shop and frequently get free WiFi from other places in the area.
I have never stayed at a WalMart but did at a Flying J one time. IMO there is nothing wrong with this type of overnight sccomdation if it suits you. I did it because I was dog tired and there was no campground near that late at night. I would do the same if it was allowed at a WalMart under the same circumstances as before.
Aug 14 2012, 03:06 PM
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Three peeves, 1 Barking dogs, 2 Large family groups at several adjoining campsites 3 People driving on cruise control in the left lane oblivious to all traffic around them.
As far as some of the other peeves like music, wind chimes, campfires etc., gee, unless it is really burdensome, let those folks enjoy their time away by what they like to do too.
Finally, I think we all know there are Wal-Mart campers who think they are at a KOA (I do not support them either) and those who use Wal-Mart's at just a place to pull in at night, grab some sleep and be on with their journey the next day. Don't think anyone minds them and how they use WM.
|Traveling man
Aug 22 2012, 09:56 PM
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My pet peeves are related to people, rather than facilities:
1. Neighbors who do not know the term "bedtime", and are outside laughing and talking at the top of their lungs at 1am, 2am etc. just like it were the middle of the day. When this has happened I usually just shut the windows and turn on the air conditioning to drown them out and get some sleep.
2. Pet owners who make no effort to quiet barking dogs, or clean up after them. The park I am at this week has an interesting policy: they charge campers a $25 fee if they are caught NOT cleaning up after their pet, and give campers a $25 payment if they turn someone in NOT cleaning up after their pet. It must be working, as I have not seen any pet waste.
3. Smokers who feel the earth is their ashtray. I stayed at one park that was fairly new, overall kept clean, but had over 200 cigarette butts in my site alone (no I didn't count them, but that's accurate). I'm not a smoker, but assume it must have been someone who stayed more than one night.
Aug 24 2012, 08:12 AM
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Bugs! They have been terrible this summer. We have been on the road for 2 months and I'm sick of them. We had biting flies in Newfoundland, mosquitos in Florida, ants in Alabama, no see ums, big black beetles....I'm sick and tired of all of them.
Every night I'm killing them. Ugh!
How do the rest of you cope?
Cheers, Dee
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Aug 24 2012, 08:35 PM
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I agreed with most of the peeves, but will add one that seems to be disappearing. Pay showers.
Aug 26 2012, 08:50 AM
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|Florida Native
Aug 26 2012, 08:57 AM
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People driving for miles with their left blinker on from yesterday.
Aug 26 2012, 09:39 AM
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Aug 26 2012, 06:51 PM
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Maybe it's the heat this summer but we have been getting grumpy lately in our 5th week on the road with 3 more to go.
Here are a couple of mine:
1. Rude neighbors. Just left a really nice RV park in Springdale UT with people next to us who not only used their picnic table but appropriated ours, which we do use, just not constantly. The clincher was coming back after dark and they had moved our table across the center of our site so we had to get out, drag it to the rear before we could hook-up. Grrrr. I wanted to leave them a note (in their language-French) but my husband talked me out of it. I did tell the park manager and she replied in one word "Europeans."
2. Smoky campfires. I guess it's un-American to say it but I hate them. In good weather we have to close our windows or inhale smoke which makes my head hurt, my eyes water and then cough. I have actually enjoyed "Fire Alerts" in national parks to prevent people from making camp fires. I like breathing fresh unpolluted air outdoors.
3. Tailgaters on national park roads (both cars and other RV's). My next rear window sticker will say "The closer you tailgate the slower I'll drive". Do they think our RV stops on a dime? I pull over as often as possible to let them pass but there is always someone new. I am not a slow driver BTW just not a speeder.
So what gets to you? (Don't give me a hard time about #2 peeve, I had asthma and still have allergies. Breathing is important to me).
People who cannot control their animals... Especially when their dogs bark all night long at noises!! God that drives me insane.
Aug 28 2012, 08:20 AM
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Words to live by. People need to live and let live I say.
Aug 28 2012, 03:45 PM
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Number One. The worst Pet Peeve!!! Barking dog(s) Screaming kids no problem. But dog(s) barking I hate the most.
Number Two. Why do people have to listen to a radio or TV outside? And why is it always so loud I can hear it inside my trailer with the windows closed? I have no interest in listening to your music or TV. I have my own.
This one has to do with driving the car. It doesn't bother me when driving the truck or when pulling the trailer.
Number Three. Other drivers pulling up 3 feet or less from the bumper of our car at a stop light. I give the driver ahead of me plenty of room. You can get another car between me and the car in front of me at times. So I try to pull forward a couple feet just to have the driver behind me pull up too. Sometimes even closer.
Big rigs with those outdoor entertainment centers and TVs should be required to stay at least a half mile from any other camper. Keep the TV inside where it doesn't bother those around you!!!
|Gayle E.
Aug 29 2012, 08:52 PM
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Getting fuel at a busy station and going inside to pay without moving their vehicle. Had that happen today. Look around, pay attention, and get a clue!
Sep 4 2012, 11:43 AM
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Getting fuel at a busy station and going inside to pay without moving their vehicle. Had that happen today. Look around, pay attention, and get a clue!
I would never think to move my vehicle before paying. To me that would be like walking out of a store without paying for merchandise. Wouldn't you run the risk of being accused of theft. I actually have not seen a station that lets you pump without paying first in years. Of course, here in NJ, we don't pump our own gas. I've traveled up and down the east coast and you have to pay first around here.....


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At a Glance
Why Get Tested?
To determine ABO blood group and Rh type
When to Get Tested?
When you need to be transfused with blood or blood components or when you donate blood at a collection facility; pregnant women are tested to determine the risk of Rh incompatibility between the mother and fetus
Sample Required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm or from a heelstick in the case of an infant
Test Preparation Needed?
The Test Sample
What is being tested?
Red blood cells (RBCs) have markers or antigens on the surface of the cells. Two major antigens or surface identifiers on human RBCs are the A and B antigens. Blood is grouped according to the presence or absence of these antigens. People whose red blood cells have A antigens are considered to be blood group A; those with B antigens are group B; those with both A and B antigens are group AB; and those who do not have either of these markers are considered to have blood group O. Another important surface antigen is called Rh factor. If it is present on the red blood cells, a person's blood type is Rh+ (positive); if it is absent, the person's blood is type Rh- (negative).
Our bodies naturally produce antibodies against the A and B antigens we do not have on our red blood cells. For example, a person who is blood type A will have antibodies directed against the B antigens on red blood cells and someone who is type B will have anti-A antibodies and so on.
The following table indicates the type of antibodies a person is expected to have based on their blood type.
|a person with bloodtype ...
|will have antibodies to ...
|B antigen
|A antigen
|Neither antigen
|A and B antigens
These antibodies are useful for determining a person's ABO group and are significant in defining the types of blood that they can safely receive. If a person who is group A with antibodies directed against the B antigen, for example, were to be transfused with blood that is type B, the antibodies would target and destroy the transfused red blood cells, causing severe, potentially fatal complications. Thus it is critical to match a person's blood type with the blood that is to be transfused.
How is the sample collected for testing?
A sample of blood is drawn from a vein in your arm or from the tip of your finger (fingerstick). In newborns, blood from the umbilical cord or a small amount of blood from a heelstick may be used for testing.
NOTE: If undergoing medical tests makes you or someone you care for anxious, embarrassed, or even difficult to manage, you might consider reading one or more of the following articles: Coping with Test Pain, Discomfort, and Anxiety, Tips on Blood Testing, Tips to Help Children through Their Medical Tests, and Tips to Help the Elderly through Their Medical Tests.
Another article, Follow That Sample, provides a glimpse at the collection and processing of a blood sample and throat culture.
Is any test preparation needed to ensure the quality of the sample?
No special preparation is needed for this test.
The Test
Common Questions
Ask a Laboratory Scientist
This form enables you to ask specific questions about your tests. Your questions will be answered by a laboratory scientist as part of a voluntary service provided by one of our partners, American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science. If your questions are not related to your lab tests, please submit them via our Contact Us form. Thank you.
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Article Sources
NOTE: This article is based on research that utilizes the sources cited here as well as the collective experience of the Lab Tests Online Editorial Review Board. This article is periodically reviewed by the Editorial Board and may be updated as a result of the review. Any new sources cited will be added to the list and distinguished from the original sources used.
Sources Used in Current Review
Henry's Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods. 21st ed. McPherson R, Pincus M, eds. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier: 2007, Ch. 34.
(February 5, 2010) Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia: Blood Typing (Online information). Available online at http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003345.htm. Accessed July 2011.
(July September 20097) National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. Diseases and Conditions Index. Blood Transfusion (Online information). Available online at http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/bt/bt_whatis.html through http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov. Accessed July 2011.
(©2011July 2007) AABB. About Blood and Cellular Therapies: Blood FAQ. Available online at http://www.aabb.org/Content/About_Blood/FAQ/bloodfaq.htm through http://www.aabb.org. Accessed July 2011.
(©2011) National American Red Cross. Learn About Blood. Available online at http://www.redcrossblood.org/learn-about-blood through http://www.redcrossblood.org. Accessed July 2011.
(November 20, 2009) Sandler G. Transfusion Reactions. Medscape Reference. Available online at http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/206885-overview through http://emedicine.medscape.com. Accessed July 2011.
(November 4, 2009) Salem L. Rh Incompatibility. Medscape Reference. Available online at http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/797150-overview through http://emedicine.medscape.com. Accessed July 2011.
Sources Used in Previous Reviews
Pagana, Kathleen D. & Pagana, Timothy J. (© 2006). Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Test 3rd Edition: Mosby, Elsevier, Saint Louis, MO., Pp. 141-145.
Henry's Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods. 21st ed. McPherson R, Pincus M, eds. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier: 2007, Ch. 34.
Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia. Blood Typing (Online information, accessed October 2007). Available online at http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003345.htm.
(September 2007) National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. Diseases and Conditions Index: Blood Transfusion (Online information). Available online at http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/bt/bt_whatis.html through http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov. Accessed November 2007.
(June 2005) Nemours Foundation. Kids Health: What You Need to Know in an Emergency (Online information). Available online at http://kidshealth.org/parent/firstaid_safe/home/healthin.html through http://kidshealth.org. Accessed October 2007.
(July 2007) AABB. About Blood and Cellular Therapies: Blood FAQ (Online information). Available online at http://www.aabb.org/Content/About_Blood/FAQ/bloodfaq.htm through http://www.aabb.org. Accessed October 2007.


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I've had a Panasonic Lumix FZ20 for a few years now and I've been very happy with it, but I feel it's time to update. I'd been intending to upgrade to the FZ38, but now the FZ45 and FZ100 have arrived on the scene.
Great, I'll just get one one the new ones, I thought. But looking at a few reviews, I get the impression that the 45 and 100 do not offer any advance in image quality - indeed it was suggested by one reviewer that the FZ45 is a step backwards in this respect. Both of the new ones, however, do have a more powerful zoom.
Does anyone have experience of these cameras? Any advice on which of the three represents the best buy? Your comments would be most welcome.


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Jane Nüssli (Team Fischer BMC) put up a close duel with Sally Bigham (Topeak Ergon) to finish second only 29 seconds behind her fellow Brtish rival. Alex Moos, in the meantime, battled with tired legs and bike handling challenges along the Roc83 course to finish respectable 8th in a world-class field. German marathon chamipon Moritz Milatz was forced to drop out of the race.
The 2011 Roc d'Azur has opened its gates for the 25th time. More than 150.000 Spectators are expected to come watch a diverse entertainment portfolio on two wheels from October 6th until 9th in the French coastal city of Fréjus. Whether trial shows, BMX, downhill, tandem, enduro or classical cross country races - Europe's largest MTB event has it all for the 17.000 young and not-so-young participants.
BMC has three Swiss-based teams lined up in various mtb disciplines: BMC Mountainbike Racing Team, Team Fischer-BMC, and Team Texner. Five riders opened up the racing weekend Friday morning at the Roc Marathon. Strong Mistral winds made 2.800 meters of climbing spread across 83 kilometers in length even harder.
"They changed the course a bit from last year and made it more difficult technically. The additional wind did not really make the day fun" wrapped up Alex Moos of BMC Mountainbike Racing Team his experience at the Roc83. He added: "The technical difficulty was to my disadvantage today." "I was not rested up well enough. I trained too hard this week. But I am content with my 8th place." Self-critically, Moos put his bottom race line on the table: "I was just not good enough today to keep up with the top guys".
Current world marathon champion Christoph Sauser (SUI/Specialized) won the race in 3:40:54 hrs ahead of current world U23 cross country champion Thomas Litscher (SUI/Felt Oetztal) in 3:44:07 hrs. and Karl Platt (GER/Team Bulls) in 3:45:15 hrs. A long season took ist toll on German marathon champion Moritz ilatz of BMC Mountianbike Raicng Team who was too exhausted to continue the race even though he was lying in fourth position after 66 kilometers. Yves Corminboeuf rode bravely to 20th. Gregory Buntschau of Team Texner ended up 19th.
Fellow BMC rider of Team Fischer-BMC - Jane Nüssli - had a better day out in Southern France's mediterranean backcountry. From the start, Nuessli kept close contact to race leader Sally Bigham (Topeak Ergon). She was able to close don on Bigham towards the end when a mere 29 seconds were still separating the two British riders after a day out racing for 4:43 hours. The two women finished in the top 60 of 1.300 participants.
Next race up for BMC riders at the 2011 Roc d'Azur: Women's Roc40 featuring Michelle Hediger of Team Fischer-BMC Saturday 9am. Sunday, it is cross country time for the elite men.
Even info: www.rocazur.com
Results: www.asochallenge.com/fr/roc-d-azur_classement.html
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text: Just bought a 2011 Alien Z and have been trying to tune it to get good arrow flight. I am pretty new to this so you will have to excuse my inexperience. Set the centershot by lining up the bowstring with the rest and shot through paper at 6 feet. Nock tear left adjust the rest almost to the riser -- very strange looking setup. I still get a nock tear left but it is small less than 1", but I want a bullet hole like my Onza. I thought for a minute that maybe I had a spine issue until I turn the bolts out 3 turns and still tore left with a 340 spine and 100 grains. Put on a 400 spine with a 125 grain tip and still tore left. I thought what the heck and moved out to about 8-10 feet with bareshaft 30 inch 340 spines at 60 lb draw weight and shot arrows and moved rest until the arrow went straight into the target. This thing is shooting really good bareshafts out to 10 feet but man it looks strange. I went to my local dealer that doesn't really sell any Martin bows just has a sticker on the window and he looked at me like I was nuts. He asked me if I had the rest laser aligned, and almost died laughing. I think that I am around 3/4" off of the riser with the center of the rest and at full draw I see some cam lean probably from the cable roller STS? I checked the tiller, however I am not sure how that would affect this? The timing of the cams looks good. I would like to try to adjust the cam lean at full draw, how do I do that? I imagine that I need a press to twist cables? I realize that I shouldn't get so hung up on this since I will probably be able to get good arrow flight, but this doesn't look anything like the Onza and I can't help to think that I have an issue?


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Will Hoge - Number Seven
One of our favorites around here, Will Hoge is out with a brand new cd entitled Number Seven. Check out the new video for the the title track "When I Get My Wings". In addition, Hoge is actively chatting on Twitter tonight @willhoge.
Americana Rock Mix: Episode 117 - Americana Femme Fatale Mix
In this episode, I feature a large amount of music by some of the best female independent Americana artists out there. And I ramble about my recent frustrations with the homeless people in my neighborhood.
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Music in this weeks episode:
- I Can Tell AND Stay Away From Me by Jo Wymer
(from Living With Scars)
- Sunshine Serenade AND Wasting Time by Sarah Blackwood
(from Wasting Time)
- Superman (Things Ain't Quite the Same) AND Legend by Forgotten By Friday
(from Believe)
- Burn AND All Her Ghosts by Star Anna & the Laughing Dogs
(from The Only Thing That Matters)
- I Was Happy by 13Ghosts
(from Liar's Melody)
- Torn at the Seams by Lauderdale
(from Moving On)
- Every Which Way by Musikanto
(from Sky Of Dresses)
- Still Right Here AND This Time of the Year by Melissa Ferrick
(from Still Right Here)
- Happy Lessons AND The Day You Died by Vespers
(from Tell Your Mama)
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Wilco, Live In Concert: NPR
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After releasing two back-to-basics albums of more traditional roots- and folk-rock tunes, Wilco is about to release its most sonically adventurous record in a decade. The Whole Love, which you can hear on NPR Music's First Listen series, is full of strange textures and unexpected twists, mixed with candy-flavored pop tunes, meditative acoustic cuts and noise-rock jams. From the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Md., Wilco highlighted the new record in a full concert, webcast live on NPR Music You can hear the entire performance.
Americana Rock Mix: Live Archive - Hoots And Hellmouth Pt 2
Hoots & Hellmouth
January 28, 2010
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- Antebellum Tree
- West Of Where The Sun Goes Down (West Philadelphia)
- This Hand Is A Mighty Hand
- Rattle These Bones
- Asleep On The Couch
- The Good I Know You Know
- Roll, Brandywine, Roll
- What Good Are Plowshares If We Use Them Like Swords?
- Home For Supper
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Americana Rock Mix: Episode 116 - It's Not Racist
Another straight forward show this time. Not a lot of talk, just really good music.
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- Nomad by Fate AND Meet You in the Middle by Chuck Ragan
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- How Could I Lie AND Ophelia by Luke Temple
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Cheyenne Medders - Window Magic Volume 1
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Americana Rock Mix: Live Archive - Hoots & Hellmouth Pt. 1
Hoots & Hellmouth
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- Dishpan Hands
- Forks & Knives
- If You Want It I Don't Mind
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Robert Earl Keen - Ready For Confetti
Reviewed by John Walker
Robert Earl Keen is a Texas classic. He has his own loyal fan following, and those that have long praised his music. To be honest, I have not been one of those in the past. While it was easy to see and hear the talent which flowed from him, his music never struck home with me for some reason. That has now changed with his new release "Ready For Confetti" which just hit the streets.
I believe I always had the misconception that his music was more of a fun gimmick, not including songs which spoke to you or hit you firmly in the chest. It seemed more tongue in cheek than anything. While I enjoy that type of music at times, I normally like more meat and depth mixed in with my music as well. With this new CD, Keen has proven himself to me. He is the real deal, and I was completely wrong in my former perceptions.
While the title cut has its moments, it quite honestly is one of the few low points, leaning more toward my previous conceptions of fun with no depth. Musically, however, it is a fun crowd sing along song which will have the dance floor hopping at his appealing live shows.
As you listen to this CD, make sure you gather yourself as you hit songs #3 through #5, they are the true meat of this record. "I Gotta Go" immediately grabs you from the beginning with its older classic rhythm, and the chorus will stick in your head from the first time you hear it. It is easy to see the roots of this one, create a catchy tag line and chorus, wrap it with some clever story, and you have all the ingredients of a good song.
Keen displays his ability to create in this manner once again with "Lay Down My Brother". A touching song which shows Keen certainly has the ability to hit you in the heart and give it a firm tug.
The next one is perhaps my favorite due to its unique story. "The Road Goes On and On" is a great song which could be about any current so called country artist, hitting the description perfectly with his lyrics. This one, however, was pointed directly at none other than Toby Keith. Lets allow REK to tell his story from an interview done recently by John T. Davis with the Austin Statesman:
"It's been some stuff that has happened over the years, but the last thing was that single off his last record ("Bullets in the Gun"). I never pay any attention, but my phone exploded with e-mails and texts about the song; People were saying, how come he took your song and why didn't he come up with his own song?
Melodically, it's not dead on top of it, but cadence-wise and story-wise, it's taken out of (Keen's song) "The Road Goes On Forever."
I had a choice to hit back with some kind of lawsuit. But my mother was a lawyer, and I watched people waste their lives in lawsuits. God bless all the lawyers in the world, but I think lawsuits are a waste of life.
So, since I wasn't about to sue him, so I thought I'd answer in kind. I just wanted to say, stop with the nonsense. So I wrote him a song. It's no different than Kitty Wells or Hank Thompson singing "(It Wasn't God Who Made) Honky-Tonk Angels" or classic literary characters like Alexander Pope or Jonathan Swift answering people. You answer them in the way you know how to best answer. There's a precedent in literature and music for doing that, so that's what I did."
Here is an example of the lyrics…skipping the second verse….but you get the idea. It is OUTSTANDING and must be heard to appreciate:
I don't care what you say, I never liked you anyway
Wouldn't give you the time of day if I had time to spend
You're malicious and downright cruel, superstitious and so uncool
Best wishes you loudmouth fool, I hope I never see you again
And you're a regular jack-in-the-box in your clown suit and goldie locks
The original liar's paradox, you'll have to Google that!
How in the hell do you think you'll make it when the real test comes and you just can't fake it
Your syncophants say, they can't take it and leave you lying flat
Skip the second verse…
Now ya only rant and rave, piss and moan, and misbehave
You lost your grip on that flag you wave, but you wave it right or wrong
There's still time to make amends maybe win back some of your old friends
Real cowboys say the party never ends and the road goes on and on.
Got to love it! I respect him so much after reading his interview and hearing his song. Cudos!
After a couple of so so songs which never really grabbed me, Keen throws in a cover….and it floored me when I first heard it. As the song started with the harmonica wailing along, I was thinking "This sounds very familiar". Then, as soon as he began singing I shouted "I'll be damned, he is covering a Todd Snider song. Todd is going to LOVE this." "Play A Train Song" is one of my favorite TS songs. Keen did it justice, and his willingness to include it on his own record again made me appreciate the man even more, because I have interviewed Todd in the past, and know how much he admires REK.
Closing out the record are three more songs which are enjoyable standouts as well. The upbeat old blues feeling "Who Do Man" is a crowd pleaser, and will have everyone moving. REK brings back his own classic "Paint The Town Beige", and closes with an inspirational song "Soul of Man", which has some great harmonies, displaying REK's underrated singing ability.
Produced by fellow Texan legend Lloyd Maines, this one certainly struck a chord with me. It is very enjoyable throughout, and if you are like me and never gave REK a chance, I plead with you…here is your chance to make amends….give it a listen and you will be won over. Mr. Keen, you have earned my respect and another fan to your gathering. Thank you!


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The First Round of the NFL draft was held last night, and Ryan Nassib is still available. The former SU Quarterback was expected to be drafted by the Buffalo Bills, and his former Coach Doug Marrone. The Bills, instead, chose QB E.J. Manuel from Florida State. The Giants took Orange Offensive Tackle Jason Pugth with their first round choice and the Jets took Cornerback Dee Milliner from Alabama with the 9th Pick, and Defensive Tackle Sheldon Richardson out of Missouri with the 13th pick, which the received from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Darelle Revis trade.
The SUNY Cortland Women's Lacrosse team defeated Nazareth 17-4 in a non-league game yesterday. Senior Maria DiFato became the second player to reach 300 career points in the contest (Lindsay Abbott has 441) by tallying 3 goals an an assist, and Freshman Erica Geremia scored 4 times and added an assist, and her 93 points sets a new record for points in a season by a Freshman (Abbott 89 in 2009). Cortland will host Fredonia State Saturday at Noon in a game which will decide the SUNYAC's regular season champion and post-season tournament host.
Today, The SUNY Cortland Softball team is at Brockport for a twin bill starting at 3pm. The Red Dragons sit a game behind the Golden Eagles in the league headed into the final weekend of the regular season.
The TC3 Softball team swept Jefferson C.C. 7-0 and 10-2 yesterday. The Panthers Baseball team fell twice to Jamestown C.C. 3-0 and 12-1 yesterday.
Checking High School Sports from Thursday, Boys Lacrosse: Homer over New Hartford 15-2 and Westhill over Tully 10-1. In Girls Lacrosse it was CBA over Cortland 17-2. In Baseball, Cortland beat Bishop Ludden 5-4, CBA beat Homer 6-0, Dryden beat Marathon 9-8, Fabius-Pompey beat Weedsport 11-1, Stockbridge Valley beat DeRuyter 5-4 and Port Byron beat Lafayette 12-4. In Boys Tennis it was Homer over ES-M 5-2.


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Splendide Washing Machine Repair
Splendide Washing Machine Repair
|John Blue
Jun 9 2010, 08:43 AM
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I would like to hear from all the people who have a Splendide washing machine in your motorhome or 5th wheel. Like to know what problems you have had over the years and how long in years has it been in service. Would be nice to know the cycle life as well or number of washing per trip. Some people travel a lot and others only travel couple weeks out of the year. More use adds more cycle life on machine. The TX door lock is used in this machine and all people we have talked to, this has been the item that stops working.
Brandon, Fl.
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Jun 9 2010, 09:16 PM
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First unit we bought 2100 vented for our trailer and full time use lasted 4 years with only the door latch failing until the drum wore out. It always seemed to be to have too much shaking when we did the laundry, and it appears that the bouncing allowed the stainless steel drum to touch the frame work and over time wore a hole in the drum. That allowed the water inside the unit to leak out. I took it apart thinking I could fix it, but the parts cost more than buying a new unit. We then bought a 2100XC and it is heads above the old unit. Runs smoother, weighs less, is quieter and holds more stuff. I would not have a rig without a washer/drier and so far the Splendide has been well worth the money for us.
Jun 11 2010, 06:09 PM
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I would like to hear from all the people who have a Splendide washing machine in your motorhome or 5th wheel. Like to know what problems you have had over the years and how long in years has it been in service. Would be nice to know the cycle life as well or number of washing per trip. Some people travel a lot and others only travel couple weeks out of the year. More use adds more cycle life on machine. The TX door lock is used in this machine and all people we have talked to this has been an item that stops working.
my kids left something in the pockets that got washed. As a result, the pump failed.
To empty the machine - once it is locked, requires you to remove a plug on the front/bottom. You need t capture that water! NASTY JOB.
I ended up taking it to the dealer, and FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS LATER, the pump was replaced. The pump was cheap, about a hundred and a half, but the labor was a killer. They had to pull the machine, take it outside the coach to work on it, then replace it back into the coach.
I am not so sure that the next motorhome will have a washer/dryer. It is CONVIENT but a royal pain in the butt.
Just NOT SILENT anymore!
|Lee and Fran
Jun 12 2010, 06:51 PM
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We have had our Splendide three years. The wife washes three to four times a week doing an average of one to two loads per day. We had a problem last year that the dryer stopped working in the heating dept. We had it fixed this year and my extended warranty paid for it but we did have to pay the fee for checking out the washer to find the problem. I believe that was 225.00. They said the problem was brought on by our dryer hose getting clogged with lint.
We used to wash every weekend when we did not have the washer dryer and it was 20.00 a day. So we are glad we bought it and are happy having it. We have also run the washer on generator when camping and it worked just fine but did fill are grey tank quckly.
Lee and Fran
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Jun 12 2010, 07:10 PM
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We've lived in our motor home full-time for 4 years and have a washer/dryer combo. Because we don't like the way everything gets so wrinkled, we only use if for stuff like towels, undies, socks and other things that wrinkling doesn't matter. Generally, if we are parked long-term in an RV park, we use it once a week and use the laundry facilities at the park. Thankfully we haven't had any problems with it.
We have also run the washer on generator when camping and it worked just fine but did fill are grey tank quckly.
This is interesting to me. Co you also run your dryer? I have tried to run the dryer while we are on the generator and it doesn't dry the clothes.
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Jun 15 2010, 08:09 AM
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We use the washing machine in some cases each night to clean up any items that may need it. In all cases every two days wife will runs the washer. We have added lots of time or hours to date on this machine. We also have run it on generator washing and drying and do not remember any problems due to his. One time in west we run a load on drying as we rolled down interstate 90. I do not think this is a good plan due to the drum may receive damage. This machine has been in service over 15 years now. One door switch bad, the heater fuse went out due to wrong size lugs on it and one ground wire lug went open on AC power cable. I did all the repair work on machine.
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Jul 29 2010, 03:59 PM
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I have a Splendide 2000 in my 5th wheel which I live in full time. I love it and have had no issues with it...other than it certainly does shake a lot on the spin cycle. It is mounted on a set of cabinets and then held in place with a super bungie. I worry that with all the shaking that bungie is going to get loose and I can just see the unit falling out of the cabinet while we are running down the road. This is the first washer/dryer I have had in an RV and I do get a lot of use out of it. However, I agree with a previous poster, the drum size is small and things to tend to wrinkle so I use it mostly for small loads of personal items and do the main loads in the park laundromats.
When this machine dies (or I win the lottery) I am going to replace it with one of the new units with bigger capacities and more features (and hopefully less shaking). Or I will rip out the cabinets and just put in a stackable unit. Either way, I get so much use out of mine, that I do not want to have any other RV in the future without a washer/dryer.
Oct 21 2010, 11:39 AM
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We specifically bought our 2007 Providence 2 years ago, because it had the Splendide washing/drying machine. We live in here permanently, my husband and me and 4 cats. And on occasion, while on break a 21 year old college student., so my washer gets used almost daily.
I find if I do one or two SMALL loads a day, using the minimum of drying time needed, that the clothes do not get wrinkled, that as well as taking them out immediately upon drying.
And use smaller loads. Shirts, no more than 4 light weight......jeans, no more than 2 pair, things like that.
Smaller loads also lessens the side to side shaking that occurs when heavy loads are in.
Once every two weeks or so, we take the big blankets and bedding covers to the local laundry or cleaner and do them there.
But we love it.....and have never had a problem. I use an old soft bristled 2 inch paint brush to keep the lint off the chrome outside and a soft bristled baby bottle brush to slide up into the slot opening, twisting it around to grab the lint that gets stuck to the inside.
Nov 13 2010, 05:28 PM
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We have a Splendide 2000. We bought the coach in July 2003, and started fulltiming in 2005. We run at least 2-3 loads a week, and 1 load daily when the g-kids are with us 1-2 months of the year. We have run both the washer and dryer on generator while parked and/or while driving. We have never had any kind of problem with our Splendide.
We have found that smaller loads work better for wrinkle-prone items. Also, it works MUCH better if we fold the wet clothing after the wash cycle, than put the folded pile back in the machine and run the dry cycle.
Paul ...fulltimin'
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'00 Honda Odyssey toad
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Nov 13 2010, 10:06 PM
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Splendide 2100 vented, five years fulltiming, roughly four loads plus a week over that time. Only problem was a broken door latch due the little woman thinking she was Wonder-Woman and trying to open the door before the end of the cycle. Fixed it ourselves with a new latch.
We sometimes look like the Clampetts with damp clothes hanging in the coach, but she has it figured out to the point of knowing what to dry all the way, and what to hang when damp. Like she says, "If you want your underwear to be wrinkle free, iron them yourself." I'm a man who knows my limitations, besides, at my age another wrinkle or two isn't even noticeable..
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We have a 10 year old Splendide 2000. It works great. Only problem the printing on the buttons has worn off, so need to consult owner's manual to see what the keys do. Have to unclog exterior dryer vent sometimes. I just pick out the lint I can see from the outside. It's a real time/expense saver. It does fill up your holding tank fairly quickly so I leave gray water valve open. Very pleased.
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i bought my motorhome 6 weeks ago one reason i got the one i did is so i could have a washer combo. the first we went out about 3 weeks ago we tried to use the machine and it would not complete a cycle after close to an hour on the phone with splendide they said ir=t is the circuit board now i have to pay to get it installed i think that is poor customer service i am not a happy camper right now it would not be so bad if we had used it for some reasonable time, but the first wash it did not work.
Jan 25 2013, 03:41 PM
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i bought my motorhome 6 weeks ago one reason i got the one i did is so i could have a washer combo.
You don't indicate whether you bought a new or a used motor home. If new, you are covered by the mfg warranty, and should be talking to your dealership. If used, there is no reason to expect Splendide to cover the problem. If you bought a used rig from a dealership, you may have some recourse with the dealership, particularly if there was any expressed warranty/guarantee that everything was in working order.
Paul ...fulltimin'
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'00 Honda Odyssey toad
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Feb 17 2013, 01:15 PM
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Regarding your Splendide Washing Machine... Please research the Splendide Website. Being there is no official Splendide school for RV Maintenance Guys this website is the next best thing. The website has so many tools available to troubleshoot and repair every different Splendide Model Washer/Dryer Combo Units. Hope this helps.


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Hi all! Aja here, with a fun and (relatively) easy fall DIY craft for you.
October seems to be the official month of the pumpkin. Am I right? Gourds are everywhere and people have come up with all kinds of ways to decorate them. Here is one more fun way to add to your list! Let's decoupage some fake pumpkins with old book pages, shall we?
First up, here's what you'll need:
1. Pumpkins! Mine are plastic, from Michael's and the Target Dollar Spot. Total score!
2. An old book
3. Mod Podge
4. Foam brush
For my first go-round, I tore the book pages into long strips. I figured this would give me more coverage and thus, not take me long to complete.
Don't tear your pages into long strips, thinking it will give you more coverage and thus, save you time. It will not.
Also, don't slap that paste on your pumpkin in a hurry as soon as you hear the first cry of your child waking up from their nap. You will not win. This is what you will end up with:
Pumpkin FAIL.
Confession Time: I am NOT the world's best decoupager.
Shocking, I know. But apparently decoupage is not my crafting gift. I'm over it.
Thankfully, I was able to salvage this pumpkin by slowing down a bit and really working with each piece of paper. It took a while. But I smarted up for the next one.
In the meantime, you will need somewhere to place your sticky pumpkin while it dries. (I am assuming you don't have time to just sit on the couch and hold it by the stem all afternoon).
This is where that random, huge old jug comes in super handy. Stick the stem in the bottle opening and text your husband that you're a genius and that he shouldn't question your decision to keep random, huge old jugs laying around the house ever again.
On your next pumpkin, you will want to tear the paper into smaller pieces. Mine were 1-3 inches. This worked SO much better. I also took my time and didn't try to rush it, which made a world of decoupage difference.
See? Happy pumpkin.
And now you you have yourself some festive pumpkins to decorate your home for fall! I love these because they are neutral and have lots of texture. Happy crafting!


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Three more BMC Racing Team riders took home national titles Sunday – Thor Hushovd (Norwegian road), Marco Pinotti (Italian time trial) and Michael Schär (Swiss road) – adding to the Italian road championship won by Ivan Santaromita on Saturday.
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BMC Racing Team President/General Manager Jim Ochowicz said the four titles mark a memorable moment in the team's history. "This is great news for the BMC Racing Team," he said. "Obviously, national championships have a lot of meaning in the sport of cycling, as does the world championship jersey. So the significance of these accomplishments are powerful for us and it makes the rest of the 2013 season, and what carries into 2014, even more memorable." In addition to the aforementioned results, several BMC Racing Team riders also gained top 10 results in national competition Sunday: world road champion Philippe Gilbert and Greg Van Avermaet were sixth and seventh, respectively, in the Belgian national road race, Martin Kohler was third and Danilo Wyss was 10th in the Swiss road race, while Marcus Burghardt was 10th in the German national road race. Hushovd also earned a silver medal Thursday in the Norwegian individual time trial and a gold medal Tuesday in the team time trial competition.
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BMC Mountainbike Racing Team's Julien Absalon and Lukas Flückiger were second and third in the World Cup race in Nove Mesto na Morave (Czech Republic) and thus have won the team competition. The team also took the lead in the overall standings.
Julien Absalon and Lukas Flückiger fought a big fight against World Champion Nino Schurter and presented a great show to the audience in Nove Mesto.
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"I'm not disappointed. Currently, Nino is the number one rider, but I have narrowed the gap compared to last year. I can keep up with my Team Elite TE01 in almost all sections of the course. Only on the short climbs, he is a little stronger than me. But we're working on that," said Julien Absalon.
Lukas Flückiger secured third place. "Every time these two were launching an attack, they just were a little bit too fast for me. So I decided not to undergo any risks and preferred to secure third place for the team," said the World Championships runner-up.
Flückiger's strategy as well as Martin Fanger's effort, who showed a very convincing race again and ended up on twelfth place, contributed to the fact that BMC Mountainbike Racing Team was able to celebrate its first victory in the team competition as well as the leading position in the overall team ranking.
Currently, Lukas Flückiger is third in the Men Elite ranking, with Schurter being in the lead, level on points with Daniel McConnell.
On Saturday U23-rider Reto Indergaard celebrated his best ever World Cup result. The Swiss biker was second behind Belgian Jens Schuermans. "When I noticed that I was in the front positions at the end of the first lap , this really inspired me. Already in Albstadt I have had the feeling that there is an upward trend," said Indergand.
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Please cancel Love it or List it!
I noticed the year of this show and seems to be an old show .
christmas Eve LIOLI was on for hours, everytime I changed back to HGTv several times and I got P'OD
started watching It a wonderful life,and the endless vhs's and dvd's of Christmas movies LOL
now what was wrong with HGTV playing anything or something connected with Christmas?This message has been edited. Last edited by: CC-IMO,
Absolutely sick to death of seeing this show listed everytime I switch to HGTV. I used to watch this channel almost exclusively because there was such a good variety of fun, creative and interesting shows. You've become boring, repetitive and not so fun anymore. Friday and Saturday nights, with a good variety of half hour shows, were a real treat. Now it's just constant reruns of the most annoying shows and most unappealing hosts on tv. No more Love it or List it, a LOT less Property Brothers... let's get back to what we loved in the beginning: choices, variety, hosts we want to watch and learn from. Stop showing huge blocks of shows - what a cheesy and cheap way to fill a schedule.
If Hillary told me she guaranteed she will give me everything I want for the budget I give her and she then told me I couldn't get half, I would have her in court. She complains when someone questions her professionalism. I don't question it, I laugh at it, because it does not exist. What professional would promise the moon with out ever even looking at the structure. How many times has she found out after agreeing to do something that it was physically impossible because of a load bearing wall or zoning restriction or rotted frame?
I think it doesn't really matter because it is all scripted malarkey anyhow. I'm with the people who say this crap should be cancelled. It is the worst pretend "reality" show (bad acting, contrived drama, etc.) ever. The stars are annoying and it's the same formula: conflict, oops some undiscovered issue that must be overcome, the BIG decision....boring!
I like the people but the show is so obviously staged. They portray one spouse as being for moving and the other against and at the end you find out it just wasn't true. If I wanted to watch reality shows I would watch TLC or A&E. I don't care how people feel. How many times do we want to see people whining about how long it takes and how much it costs.
What could have been a fantastic show turned to POO. The home owners (who are basically sloppy, filthy, hoarding, loud, rude pigs) act so high and mighty about the properties shown by David. "Scripting??" And how many unforeseen issues will Hillary deal with, predictable and boring. Get real HGTV or I will boycott your advertisers, OK?
Quit trying to push your political views with the carpet munching "couple". No one wants to sit down in the evening and be bombarded with that nasty crap.This message has been edited. Last edited by: Desertbull,
What are you talking about Desertbull?
yes "WHAT" are you talking about ???????
I believe he was referring (in a very rude way) to the lesbian couple who were on the show Monday night.
What I don't understand is why property bros can use such a lower budget and come up with much more renovations and less problems?, I was amazed at the results and the results that were amazing for the lower budgetThis message has been edited. Last edited by: CC-IMO,
Too bad you feel YOUR views should be represented here. Go back under your rock. Your name calling alone should have you banned from these boards.
Every show is the same as the last one! Glad I'm not the only one who can't stand it. This used to be such a good channel-I had so many favorites.
Sometimes I have nothing Tivoed to watch and my first instinct is to hit HGTV's channel..... weekends seem to be nothing but Love it or Leave it.... so... I leave it!
I agree. One week-end that's all that was on. I can't stand the show, and they play the episodes constantly.
Another Canadien import that *****.
Interesting idea but HORRIBLE execution. Bad acting, etc. And seriously, she has NEVER completely one job the way it was quoted (if this were real). Stuff does come up in the real world when projects are done, but every time? I know home remodelers - no.
And there was some U.S. version of the show that came on for a couple of episodes not long ago that I caught by accident. It was worse, but the exact same format and "oops we can't do this now" stuff. Got very old, very quick.
I think this show is always predictable but I still want to see what Hillary comes up with. I do not take the show too seriously or any of the shows on HGTV too seriously. Entertainment to some, a nuisance to others and if I don't like the show I just change the channel.
Yes, I can change the channel... but when I don't have any shows I want to watch my first go to is HGTV.... and when they have hours and hours of this crap show its not just disappointing, its hurting their ratings....
LOVE IT OR LIST IT - IS THE MOST ANNOYING SHOW ON "TV" BESIDE THE HOUSEWIVES. HGTV ought to listen to us when we speak. I seriously doubt that - for instance - Candice Olsen or the Property Brothers get this kind of negative outcry!
I agree. HGTV is the first thing I turn on in the morning with coffee - and is my "go to" channel. But I noticed something. Ever since Love It Or List It came on HGTV, the whole channel has gone down the tubes!!
Something's going on with this network and it's ruinig my whole day. LOL
I've been watching for about 4 years and feel each new episode is a carbon copy of the last. In a way, I feel sorry for the people who apply to be on the show...they have to act like jerks just to get some home improvements done for a little less than they would had they done them themselves. The show doesn't take into account the crew, the fact they can purchase materials at much lower cost etc. I don't think any designer worth anything would take sledge hammers to walls only to find what?...poor wiring, bad plumbing or walls that support. You can bet the show thoroughly investigates what the costs will be before they start...the rest is for show. The people who do it are looking for a cheaper way to get the work done or really are hoping to increase the value of the home so they can move on. I also imagine they look at more than 3 places...they are shown in that order for effect.
Hey, I find this show particularly annoying as well, but it makes no sense to wish so many people out of work that have a job due to this show. Let's be realistic here.
Seriously? You think HGTV doesn't want to know that people are turned on their channel, then turning it off because that horrid show is on?
Right - I'd really like to know what happened to my fave shows like - Designed To Sell / The Unsellables / Design on a Dime -- does anyone know?
After looking at your list, and having watched the show, the homeowners are definitely getting their money's worth.
In everyday life, yes, I agree that unless you have money to burn it doesn't make sense to do a renovation just for a sale. Renovations should be made for the owner's enjoyment or out of necessity.
The show is fun, though, and it's amazing to see how even the newer homes can have serious structural issues. Too bad they haven't ventured over to this side of the border, yet!
It must have been very popular in Canada. Don't see any of the episodes in the US currently.
Now it's 99% "Love it" and I hate that! Why bother watching when you know the outcome?
Now it's 99% "Love it" and I hate that! Why bother watching when you know the outcome is always the same?
I am amazed to read all these comments about how people hate this show and want to see it cancelled. If you don't like the show, they why are you watching it? Turn the Channel! And for the comments about finding all the problems in every home, well, old homes tend to have problems. I'd be surprised to find one of these old houses that didn't have a problem. One thing I don't like though is when the builder on the show starts doing repairs to a house that has nothing to do with the remodel and insist that it has to be done, regardless of what Hilary's or the home ownders' position on conducting such repairs are. He act as if his mission is to fix every structural problem in a home during a remodel. A builder that's a bit less aggressive and confers with home owners before conducting such repairs would be nice, as it is the home owners' money after all.This message has been edited. Last edited by: Stumpy1961,
What are you talking about? "Carpet Munching"? Just because someone lives a different life style than you doesn't make it a political statement. If you don't want to watch "that crap", turn the channel.
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I am amazed to read all these comments about how people hate this show and want to see it cancelled. If you don't like the show, they why are you watching it? Turn the Channel!>
I do turn the channel.... I can't watch this show. The point of griping about it, is they show this show for hours, hours that could have interesting programming. I used to turn on HGTV and could watch for hours, now I put it on and this dreck is on... if they cancel the show maybe there would be something good to watch,
I think you're missing the point!!! No one is watchin it! Just because people keep commenting against 'Love It Or List It' - does NOT mean people are watching it. What you're missing is that --- every time we tune into HGTV - there's Hillary arguing with homeowners again!! They play this show over FIFTY (50) TIMES A WEEK, but all the other designers are GONE!! Further, the homeowners are always yelling and displeased with Hillary. HGTV viewers do NOT like to see that kind of COMBAT on our favorite network. We turn to HGTV to GET AWAY from that kind of thing. Well, the network found out that just because they shove something down our throat 50 times a weel, does not mean we're going to like it more! HGTV viewers are also DEEPLY RESENTFUL of 'LIOLI' because ALL THE OTHER DESIGN SHOWS THAT WE LOVED SO MUCH ARE ALL GONE!! Now there's only "Hillary" arguing with people. It's ridiculous. HGTV believes that its loyal viewers are actually going to lay down and accept it. Well, I read an article the other day online that in the last year the network has LOST $200 million in advertising dollars because of their new program list -- WHICH IS OBVIOUSLY NOT WORKING!!!!!!! LOL. So you missed the point!! No one's watching this crappy show. It's just that every time we tune in ... Hillary's on.
Great post Skelly.
Lost 200 million dollars? Really!!!!! interesting, perhaps now they will bother to read this message board and see why. LOL
I agree! Hilary and David are both so phony and irritating. Boring! Every show is the same. You can bet Hilary is going to encounter problems that will take more money which means she can't do what she promised. Any intelligent designer would allow for those possibilities. And the fake competition premise is silly.
Wouldn't it be kind of nice to have a show where the host(s)interact with the viewers. Maybe a show where they take viewers design questions and show solutions? At least it would be different every time and not the same old repetitive format.
The only shows I watch anymore are HH and HHI. I liked The Unsellables very much. But LIOLI, in my opinion, has run its course.
Run its course? This program should have never been done. What kind of an idiot is a person that goes and tries to do a renovation on TV and knows before hand that she won't be able to accomplish it, and let's the owner think that she can ? To me, this show borders on mental fraud. People are not stupid, don't they know that?
Please cancel or change actors. This gives reality a bad name. People would not talk with each other in this way in real life and keep working together.
What gets me beside the cheesy banter between the stars is they way owners blame Hilary for things that are wrong with THEIR houses!
HATE This show!
YES! This show is ridiculous. So very staged and unbelievable. Nasty people and untalented hosts (or just given lousy material). Whatever it is please, please, please broadcast something else!
What is amazing is that the homeowners don't realize that you don't spend that kind of money if you are selling. It would never pay. I am sure that any Realtor would tell them that. So in reality, we don't know if they ever buy the house that they like, or if they ever moved. and if those renovations have actually increase the value of their homes. or actually anything. we just simply assume that what we see is what it is.
I always though it was scripted to point, but it definitely could be 100% scripted, which I can't imagine is necessary. On top of that, when I want to watch something on that channel, they will run the same show over and over. They need to have more variety each day!
I'm sure they understand that very well. It's common knowledge in Toronto that these people sign up for a discounted reno - nothing more, nothing less.
David does have a realtor license in real life but he doesn't serve as the participants' realtor. (A production company won't take on that kind of liability.) For purposes of this show, he's an actor.
No, they don't purchase one of those homes. The only people that ultimately move were moving before they signed up for the show so they used their own realtor and had previously purchased their new home.
For every reno, the homeowners have signed off on the worklist in advance of the show. If you review the work completed when it's a "list it" episode, it's typically the work you'd either complete for inspection or work you'd probably want to do before listing.
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It's Friday. It's been a long week. Low on energy. But smelling salts get us HYPE. Let's SMASH! Let's MOUNT!
This is officially the most we've ever planned anything prior to a PAX panel.
Here's Jeff's side of our four-hour Destiny livestream from September 8.
Watch Brad tool around for four hours and change on Destiny launch day. (Thanks to the magic of PS4 streaming, this video lacks Jeff's half of the voice chat.)
Dan, Jeff, and Brad fire up the 3DS version of Smash to find out what a Shulk is.
Yeah, I've got nothing else to add.
We try to wrap our heads around Destiny, NHL 15, and Hack 'n Slash before spoiling The Walking Dead's second season. Don't worry, there's a big heads up.
November 18? That's my birthday! Nice of you to think of me, Rockstar.
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Men's brown square white dial watch
Item No.0610108799
This Luxury Cross Harrington Square White Dial Brown Leather Strap men's watch Features 3ATM Water Resistant and Comes With A Two Year Warranty In A Stylish Presentation Box
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- Date function
- 30m water resistant
- 2 year manufacturer's warranty
- Packaging: Cross Gift Box
- Sub-second dial with date
- Model reference: CR8014-03
- Strap/bracelet: leather strap
- Case material: stainless steel case
- Glass type: mineral
- Movement: quartz
- Dial shape: square
- Case dimensions: 40mm x 40mm
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