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The TVClubHouse: Big Brother 7 All-Stars ARCHIVES: Big Brother 7 All-Stars Part 7: How would you entertain yourself if you were in the house? users admin

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Westtexan
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07-16-2004

Monday, September 11, 2006 - 7:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Westtexan a private message Print Post    
Erica is going bonkers with boredom. Without anyone interested in talking with you, no books to read, or other hobbies to keep you busy; what would you do to pass the time? Here are some ideas off the top of my head.

1. Cook! Baking cookies kills a couple of hours.
2. Manicure and pedicure
3. Long bubble baths
4. Exercise. Use the equipment and take the opportunity to lose my flabby upper arms.
5. Pull weeds. LOL! Seriously. I can always use more time to work in my yard.

Mummy35332
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09-09-2005

Monday, September 11, 2006 - 8:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mummy35332 a private message Print Post    
I would play lots and lots of solitaire. I could also work on making houses out of the cards.

At this point in the game, let them have whatever book they have requested before they came in the house. We have so many flames, it wouldn't matter that I had feeds of an HG reading.

They could even be give the newspapers with anything BB related cut out. That could spark some converstion and get them caught up with the real world before they leave. No classified ads to prevent posting of bogus ads that tell the HG's info.

Smrtass
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09-11-2000

Monday, September 11, 2006 - 8:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Smrtass a private message Print Post    
Westtexan, I don't think it's real grass!

Westtexan
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07-16-2004

Monday, September 11, 2006 - 8:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Westtexan a private message Print Post    
I haven't given it much thought--the grass, just thinking of how to kill time.

Gaylestorm
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08-25-2005

Monday, September 11, 2006 - 8:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Gaylestorm a private message Print Post    
Do they have an elliptical trainer in the weight room? I could use up lots of hours on an elliptical. I get an exercise high from a 50 min. session. If not, I'd use the treadmill. I'd try to get the machines outside, rather than be cooped up in their little workout room.

I'd clean the house. I'd ask BB for some extra cash and lots of cleaning products. I would clean that house spic and span from top to bottom. The fridge alone could probably take up an afternoon. I'd ask them if they wanted the shelves lined, that takes up lots of time.

I would recite the rosary (hopefully they let me bring that in) to keep myself calm and grounded.

I'd mediate and get a little sun each day.

I would practice my cartwheels and somersaults. What the heck!

I would bake cookies for Boogie...lol!

Last, but not least...I would inspect the Jack Shack!

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Westtexan
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07-16-2004

Monday, September 11, 2006 - 8:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Westtexan a private message Print Post    
lol, Gaylestorm.

I'd make sugar cookies in the shapes of objects representing the HGs. A crown for Janelle, a laser whatever for Howie, a robe for Marcelles, a doll for James, a cigarette for Danielle (not being mean--just first thing that poppped in my head--I like Dani), for Will...hmmm?...I don't know, something representing a doctor. And for Boogie and Erica??? Don't know?

Mummy35332
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09-09-2005

Monday, September 11, 2006 - 9:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mummy35332 a private message Print Post    
A syringe for Will so he could do faux botox injections, lol.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Monday, September 11, 2006 - 9:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
I'd try to cook, ask for stuff to bake, at least.

I would have a Bible in there, or actually maybe a large book probably Buddhist, so I would have something to read and learn from.. and yeah, lots of solitaire and any board games I could convince the other person to play.

Baths sound good and I'd hot tub and float in that pool too.

Use the gym, walk in the yard.
Sleep

Momsandy
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07-07-2005

Monday, September 11, 2006 - 9:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Momsandy a private message Print Post    
Baking is a good one and the pool. I would take advantage of having no phone calls to return, no kids to drive to waterpolo.. meditate, think my own funny thoughts, swim, bake/cook, read the bible. Most of all, I would just appreciate the quiet time before leaving the house and returning to the real world and that it entails.

Scarebaby
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07-31-2005

Monday, September 11, 2006 - 9:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Scarebaby a private message Print Post    
I'd work very very hard on my final speech! And sleep, cook, work out, sunbathe (just a little), shower, meditate, dig out some paper (there must be paper there somewhere!) and write a list of things I'm thankful for (using lipstick if necessary), and inspect every corner of the house for secret rooms or other things that might be surprising. I like solitude so I think I'd be okay for awhile.

Amac
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09-07-2001

Monday, September 11, 2006 - 9:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Amac a private message Print Post    
I'd plan how to invest my winnings. I'd be getting a pretty decent chunk of change even if I came in second place.

Allietex
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08-16-2002

Monday, September 11, 2006 - 10:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Allietex a private message Print Post    
Cooking. There would be no quick microwave meals for me. I would cook every bit of fresh food they would let me have. Baking every day. We would have fresh bread, sweets, etc. And since I am a very good cook, every one would love me, it would not be like George.

Every week, I would go over and over what happened that week, committing it to memory. Not wait until the end to start studying.

Eavesdrop without getting caught. I think overhearing the plotting of others could really get you a long way in the game.

I would have a Bible and I would read it a certain amount every day.

Daily exercise. I would set a goal and keep trying to increase it. Exericise gives you energy fights depression, and helps you sleep at night. And it would get you in shape for the competitions.

I have this thing I do when I am bored. I write stories in my mind. I would try to write a story. I would go over and over it in my mind, memorizing it as I created it. When I got out, I would sit down and type it up. They I would submit it as a story written in the BB house. Who knows someone might be stupid enough to buy it. LOL

Hot tub. I love the hot tub. I could spend hours in it.

Swimming pool. I love to exercise in the water. I would be a world class swimmer by the time I got out, even with that little pool.

Playing card games. I do not know very many, but by the time I got out I would be an expert.

I would try to get someone to teach me chess. My sons played and tried to teach me, but I never got the hang of it. I would try again.

Checkers. I used to be pretty good.

Naps. I would take short naps. Not this all day stuff.

Washing clothes. I would wash everyone's clothes. I love a big stack of fresh laundry.

Cleaning house. I would be the female Chicken George.

Sitting and looking at the clouds, just enjoying the day.

Plotting with my alliance.

If there is one thing I can do it is entertain myself. I cannot believe I would let myself get bored as these people do.

Fabnsab
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08-07-2000

Monday, September 11, 2006 - 10:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Fabnsab a private message Print Post    
i would sit by the pool all day and cook all night. i would never be bored.

Kmjm
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05-19-2002

Monday, September 11, 2006 - 10:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kmjm a private message Print Post    
If I was stuck with one other person, I would talk about our lives. I'd start from the beginning and ask her or him to tell me stories about their childhood, most fun moments, most embarrassing, jokes they remember, anything. I'd really listen to what they had to say so they would tell more.

If they didn't want to talk I would play solitaire or exercise. I'm not much for cooking but I might even do that. I love the idea of making up a story. I would think about my life, make plans. I'm not religious, but I would definitely read the bible and ponder it.

I think it says a lot that Boogie and Erika are so entirely without the inner resources to amuse themselves.

Lexie_girl
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07-30-2004

Tuesday, September 12, 2006 - 3:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lexie_girl a private message Print Post    
Sudoku and kittens. Nothing passes the time better than Sudoku and kittens.



Darclyte
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07-11-2005

Tuesday, September 12, 2006 - 5:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Darclyte a private message Print Post    
Easy...jack shack!
LOL
~ŠL

Nickovtyme
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07-29-2004

Tuesday, September 12, 2006 - 11:32 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nickovtyme a private message Print Post    
LOL! I was thinking last night that I'd prolly give the jack shack a workout...but decided not to post it.

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!!!!

Mama2oliviamae
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08-16-2006

Tuesday, September 12, 2006 - 11:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mama2oliviamae a private message Print Post    
<sigh>

I'd PAY the BB house to let me in just for some peace and quiet.

I'd read the Bible front to back and try to memorize the most important passages (to me) first. Even if you're not dedicated to any one faith, I would imagine having the Bible would provide alot of strength. I would also pray all the time. I'd pray for health and happiness for my family and all the other things you'd want to pray about. I would learn to meditate, too. Clear my head of everything.
Then I would sleep. ALOT. I would sleep more than Janelle did. I've been wanting to take a nap for 6 years now (since DD was born!).
Then I'd perfect recipes and make up new ones every day. I'd cook everything I could all day long. I'd never request store or resturant provided food. Cooking passes ALOT of time!
I'd swim alot, I love to swim. I'd work out all the time, too. There are a few pounds I'd like to loose plus eating all that homemade cooked food!
Me too, would spend some time in the jack shack. lol Seems like a fun and safe way to pass some time.
The most annoying thing I would probably do after I acomplished all the above would be to start rearranging things. Everywhere. I'd move things around in the kitchen as it doesn't seem to be set up well. I'd also try to climb the cabinets that go up to the ceiling to see whats in there. lol
<sigh> I'd really like to go on BB just for the silence in my head.

Dogdoc
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09-29-2001

Tuesday, September 12, 2006 - 12:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dogdoc a private message Print Post    
I would play "hide and go seek" and not get caught till the doors open.

Scorpiomoon
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06-06-2002

Tuesday, September 12, 2006 - 12:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Scorpiomoon a private message Print Post    
I'd totally talk to the cameras all the time. It would be a diary room session 24/7.

Gina8642
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06-01-2001

Tuesday, September 12, 2006 - 2:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Gina8642 a private message Print Post    
I think it's be pretty tough to keep busy in that house.

Cooking is hard when you don't have a recipe book and inadequate supplies. Most years they don't have flour or baking powder or spices. It also makes me fat - though that's not an issue for Erika. She's one of the few women from BB to make it to the end and lose weight instead of gain. Jun, Alison, Diane, Janelle (both times) all noticably gained weight.

Weeding is hard to do with astroturf.

I'd ask BB for some crafts. I can spend hours and hours doing needle point. I'd be happy to do any old kit they gave me.

I like cards but solitare and two handed games get old very, very fast. I like complicated strategy games like pinochle. You need at least three to play that.

I'd be self conscious talking because the internet is listening, so you really can't talk much about your experiences. Some are too private to want all of the web to hear. Most stories involve other people - and they haven't signed releases.

Tough spot for Boogie and Erika.

I think we can see how ill suited they are for each other. If you are really into a person, just hanging with them seems effortless.

Westtexan
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07-16-2004

Tuesday, September 12, 2006 - 2:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Westtexan a private message Print Post    
Ok. Forget I said anything about pulling weeds. I have been busy in my yard this week after all the rain. That was on my mind. I didn't give one thought regarding the BB yard, obviously, or I wouldn't have written anything about yardwork, though I do remember Bunky asking for flowers to plant and tend to when he was there.

Kittens and Sudoko. I 100% agree!!!

Cori1592
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07-26-2005

Tuesday, September 12, 2006 - 2:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cori1592 a private message Print Post    
If I were Boogie, I would be writing down every play he and Will did, show how everything was all planned out when the game started and they pulled it all off. Go Boogie!

Tootseug
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05-23-2004

Tuesday, September 12, 2006 - 3:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tootseug a private message Print Post    
If I were in the house, I'd use the time to:

Get in great shape. I'd exercise like a BEAST, and take plenty of protein bars and packets, and eat as healthy as possible all the while trying to stay off of the slop.

I'd study for the real estate exam, if I were allowed to take it in.

I'd practice Texas Hold'em and hope that their was a real shark in the house so I good get good tips.

I'd spend time in the pool.

I'd volunteer to do cooking..would take up some time.

Oh gosh...I just realized, if I did all that, I wouldn't have time for the "game"!

So, I'd LISTEN, exercise, ...and play the game.

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Tuesday, September 12, 2006 - 4:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
I'd workout, get in great shape and relax in the hot tub and the pool.

Of course, the above would be countered by my continued and unreasoned paranoia about what the houseguests are saying and plotting about me.

Sunshyne4u
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06-17-2003

Tuesday, September 12, 2006 - 4:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sunshyne4u a private message Print Post    
I am extremely artistic. I could figure out all kinds of things to do.

Someone said Make Cookies....how bout a huge batch of cookie dough and make sculptures, gnomes whatever, vases, fake roses and flowers. You can do stuff for hours with clay-like cookie dough.

actually, I think you can use just flour and water as well.

Personally, I think these people are wimps. I've read War books (POWs and some in Isolation for years) where men were keeping themselves sane by building houses in their minds, nail by nail- cut by cut.

I suggest that our HGs are wannabees who dont have the ability to entertain Themselves...they are used to be the centres of attention and entertaining others. With just cameras left in the house they are floundering.

Earthmother
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07-14-2002

Tuesday, September 12, 2006 - 4:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Earthmother a private message Print Post    
If I was left in the house with Boogie, I'd wrap myself up mummy style crawl into bed and hibernate until I had to answer questions from the Jury. If I was stranded on a desert Island with him I'd swim out just far enough to get eaten by Jaws.

Tootseug
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05-23-2004

Tuesday, September 12, 2006 - 4:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tootseug a private message Print Post    
Sunshyne....I'll bet you could even make all those sculptures, flowers and vases out of SLOP! You wouldn't even have to beg for flour.

Yesitsme
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08-24-2004

Tuesday, September 12, 2006 - 4:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Yesitsme a private message Print Post    
Oh don't worry Jimmer. I would be in an alliance with you and would tell you what everyone said. And I would protect you! We'd deflect the negative attention to our scapegoat of the minute.

I'd definitely spend a fair amount of time in the hot tub and work out. And lay in the hammock for hours on end. I'd also talk with everyone.... except not enough to be annoying. I'd spend a lot of time hanging out and agreeing. And the good thing about being older is that I don't require a ton of sleep. I'd try to be awake if anyone else was awake (even if I were lying in bed listening.) And I also would like to learn to play chess. That's something I have never found the time to do and it would be a good skill to take away. In fact, any skill anyone could teach me I would try to learn from them. Maybe I could learn a foreign language from someone. Or the latest dances and mortify my nieces and nephews. My own personal summer camp!

Ketchuplover
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08-30-2000

Tuesday, September 12, 2006 - 4:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ketchuplover a private message Print Post    
Masturbate.