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Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Saturday, February 19, 2005 - 11:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I was happy to see the evil twosome busted up.. after that fiasco with the doors last week and then they got to stay because of their alliance.. then Mitch WINS the right to join the ET.. so good for him for winning individual again.

Kimberly and her bows were just too tired.. I mean, at THIS stage all she can create is a pillow with a bow? Mitch was dead right, Kim couldn't work under deadline on her own..

Mitch does talk over others, but he also talks a good game, and he has the skills.

Funny though what he said about not looking at the Crafy Beavers so they wouldn't show in their eyes they were happy he won.. at least the redhead on the CB was visibily upset that he WAS safe.. they all feel threatened by him.

Tess
Member

04-13-2001

Saturday, February 19, 2005 - 11:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I just watched my tape and it was Dawn and Mitch who had the conversation about which table to use. Dawn thought it was the rusty table base and Mitch said he thought it was the black table and it would make more of an impact since they decided to scale back from 5 items to just the 4 required items. That was shortly after the furniture was delivered to them. Dawn even said, "We can't keep this straight" when Mitch asked "What pieces are we doing now?" But it was definitely Mitch who said it was the black table and his reasoning was that it was more impressive. No clue what was going on inside his head but that's what came out of his mouth.

The part where Kimberly makes a point of standing her ground is regarding which picture to decoupage on the top of the table, not on which table to use for their 4 required items. She wasn't in the room for that discussion.

Sunshyne4u
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06-17-2003

Sunday, February 20, 2005 - 12:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Mitch wanted the team to lose, in my opinion. I figured that he was as passive aggressive as he could be LOL.

The girls were floundering and, as usual, they were their own little team of two working on their own projects while mitch did most of the work.

At first I thought that the teams would be merged as ONE big team. When I saw that Mitch was specially chosen to go to the Artisan team I figured this was a producer-slanted chance for them to get rid of one of the girls.

Mitch has always set himself apart when doing the Mandatory individual project...you can always tell HIS project. Therefore the judges can obligingly and rightly chose the two girl's projects as the weakest (and indeed they WERE!)

The only reason these two made it this far is because of their alliance. Glad Mitch put it to an end!!

I am surprised how much I like this show!

Willsfan
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09-04-2000

Sunday, February 20, 2005 - 12:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks Tess,
I missed parts of the show while I was on the phone. I was watching intently but with low volume & now that you mention it I do remember Dawn saying something about not keeping things straight (regarding the list). They didn't have a theme either and that was required.


Willsfan
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09-04-2000

Sunday, February 20, 2005 - 12:32 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
<<<The girls were floundering and, as usual, they were their own little team of two working on their own projects while mitch did most of the work.>>
Exactly! LOL Floundering is the perfect word. That's why most of us wanted that twosome broken up.

Watching2
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07-07-2001

Sunday, February 20, 2005 - 12:34 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Ok, I read this thread from the beginning. I was actually impressed with all they did tonight because for me to do even one of those projects would have taken me days, probably!

I was LOL at the talk about the egos of the contestants and then mentioning "Martha." I really started to detest Martha just because of her ego and being able to do everything "perfect." I was also LOL at the comments about the center pieces and how Martha could make something out of nothing because I used to have a joke I would type in a chat about how I grabbed a bunch of leaves, some dog poop and some dirty sneakers out of the front yard 5 min. before my guests arrived and made the most wonderful centerpiece.

Martha is one of those folks people seem to either love or hate and maybe that's why I see the strong personality of Mitch fitting someone doing this kind of job.

ETA: I met a guy who worked in NYC - he actually had a feature in some magazine years back and he absolutely could not stand Martha. He called her names I definitely couldn't use here. Maybe that kind of influenced my opinion of her, but I must say, since she's been in prision, I've mellowed on the ole gal. I give her credit for doing what she has unlike some of the big CEOs who have done much worse and have gotten away with it.

Prisonerno6
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08-31-2002

Sunday, February 20, 2005 - 2:50 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    

quote:

I couldn't believe the woman judge who thought the Artisans did a better job. What was she thinking?




To be fair, I thought the cabinet they did with the stripes and butterflies was better than anything Crafty Beavers did, and the chair Mitch refinished looked marvelous. The only thing CB did that looked all that special to me, was the chaise, and I think that's the one item that got them the appraisal lead. That bureau they repainted was amateurish; it really need some sort of a distressed finish or some highlights to bring out the features, because it looked just flat. The toolbox with the decoupage was nice, but nothing special, and the lining in the coat was the wrong color to me. So I can see why, based on individual pieces, she thought the Artisans did better.

That said, Artisans didn't follow the directions. :-) They were told they needed a theme, and they didn't have one. CBs did, just a little bit, but made it stronger by their costumes.

Alisons
Member

01-10-2003

Sunday, February 20, 2005 - 5:07 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I agreed with her reasoning that she would have rather bought the items the Artisans had. I thought that Darlene did a good job renovating the chaise lounge, but it seemed modern and not in the least antique. Their theme was 50s but the only thing that was 50ish was their outfits and the pictures on the toolbox. And really, I could have done a better job with the dresser - that was just lame.

I thought that Artisan actually did have a theme, but that Kim just could not articulate it well. Had Mitch been able to answer that question, they would have been fine.

Cdbga
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10-04-2004

Sunday, February 20, 2005 - 5:15 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Watching2: If you want to find out about past episodes, you can find recaps at the CBS site(link at the top of this page). There are also pretty detailed recaps at Reality News Online. I always find their recaps fun to read.

Puppylov3
Member

01-26-2004

Sunday, February 20, 2005 - 5:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I thought the Artisans had a theme as well - I rememeber Mitch declaring it to be 'An East Coast Counry Estate Sale." Of course it was clear when Kimberly went to explain the theme that she clearly didn't get this. Nor, did the judges get this or they wouldn't have asked the question. You could see from his face that he was just itching to to jump in and answer the question for Kim.

Reader234
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08-13-2000

Sunday, February 20, 2005 - 8:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
but but but... back to the appraisals. The CB increased the value of thier items by over 200% according to the experts, while the Artiseans only 100% and I disagree, I think the girl judge has a thing for Mitch!! (*eg) because she did indeed like the coat and the lining. They may have refinished the table too much, since it no longer was antique, but if I remember the appraisors thinking that it was nothing before, pieced together and pine (the handles and part of the feet, and the mirror?) and when they gave it the appraisal it definately went up... now I will agree I watch a lot of Antique Roadshow, and you shouldnt refinish... fine line. I totaly hate the shabby chic look and hated that stripe distressed look with butterflies, but that is just taste... and again, I think it didnt increase in value as much as the CB...

and I still think they should have time constraints on those individual projects! I was making dinner and at first thought the items were their individual projects!! (I was confused! lol)

Next week they bring back everyone,

Cablejockey
Member

12-27-2001

Sunday, February 20, 2005 - 8:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I enjoy watching this show every Saturday, and realized last night that its all winding down. Someone please tell me that there will be a Wickedly Perfect 2!

Seamonkey
Member

09-07-2000

Sunday, February 20, 2005 - 9:46 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I wonder.. if the prize is having a talk show or show of some kind, they couldn't have TOO many seasons!

Reader, yes the CB increased their value more but the judges were also told that wasn't the only factor.

Kimberly really WAS a weak link; that hurt the team on more than one episode (like last week she and her cohort wasted all that time on those doors, time that could have been spent otherwise and then when their team lost they were able to eject the one person on the team who didn't waste that time. It was time for Kimberly to go home and wow the family with her ribbon roses and ranunculi..

Sigh the ol bring back everyone.. not sure why I feel this way since often on many "vote em out" shows I feel that people were booted too soon, but I also feel like once gone, they should stay gone.. they haven't continued in the process, which is usually stressful and it just seems wrong in the context of the competition. Not that they listen to me, of course but I'd rather not see it for Survivor, WP, Apprentice or even Big Brother (as much as I enjoyed Amy's return).

Lori
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04-18-2003

Sunday, February 20, 2005 - 9:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I totally agree with you seamonkey about bringing em back. Leave sleeping dogs lie!

I do so hope they have a second show. I am truly enjoying this show and want it to continue in some way...maybe instead of a show, a cash prize?


Pamy
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01-02-2002

Sunday, February 20, 2005 - 10:37 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Watching, ROTF at your centerpiece!

I doubt they will have a 2nd season since CBS dumped this on sat nites.

Alisons
Member

01-10-2003

Sunday, February 20, 2005 - 1:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
The female judge may like Mitch now, but that is probably based on the fact that he is one of the more talented ones there - remember that initially they had that fight over the mask that he made and thought was marvelous that she hated.

I think they should have had "judges choice" on who came back, not just brought back everyone. Basically I would bring back the ones who were voted out for being strong, like Michelle, Mychael and Denise. (I think I am forgetting someone else who was pretty good from the Crafty Beavers.)

The Crafty Beavers increased the value of their items because they basically picked "Bargain Basement" things that were moldy and falling apart, like the chaise lounge that was only $20. The chaise lounge was worth renovating but I did not like their choice of renovation, I would have painted it a color and done some kind of Waverly print in cream with a matching color design. The toolbox was nice in a kind of modern retro way, but when I think of an estate sale or a country estate sale I do not come looking for items like that - that is the type of thing you see more in non-chain Pottery Barn knockoff stores. The pine thing was blah and I really doubt that it would sell for what the appraisers said it would. What did they have it at, $145? I volunteer at a thrift store and I am here to tell you - not likely. The coat did not show very well on TV - that is the type of thing you would actually have to touch (and smell) to see the quality. Sometimes vintage things look nice but have a musty odor that makes them unwearable and the fabric does not always feel too nice. Someone made the comment that the lining did not look right and I would second that - it is also very light in color for a lining and would probably pick up color from your outfit, especially if you were wearing something fairly dark.

Puzzled
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08-27-2001

Sunday, February 20, 2005 - 1:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Think you're right, Pamy. Unfortunately, this could be so much better with just a few changes--like not having the contestants vote each other out.

It would be nice to see one or two episodes where they all did just individual projects, with realistic time frames.

Texannie
Member

07-16-2001

Sunday, February 20, 2005 - 4:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I think the fundamental flaw with this show is that the contestants vote each other off, it should be the judges.

Costacat
Member

07-15-2000

Sunday, February 20, 2005 - 7:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I agree with the voting... again this show has become a popularity contest. There was no suspense in who Mitch was gonna vote off last night (although I agreed with him!).

I have a lot of issues with Mitch, though, and his arrogant attitude. I agree that he intentionally does his personal projects so the judges will know which is his. But I truly dislike how he does all the talking, and I especially disliked how he lied about the wrought iron table. That was a major mistake on the part of the CBs, and they deserved to lose based on that. If they couldn't get their act together to agree on what to work on, then they deserved to lose. In addition, I thought that Kimberly thought she was working on the decoupage project, while Mitch was also working on a decoupage project.

I liked that the CBs won last night without Mitch.

Auntiemike
Member

09-17-2001

Sunday, February 20, 2005 - 7:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I totally agree about Mitch Costacat. He is so absolutely sure of himself to the point of not quite having the integrity I would hope for. He is talented and has the drive and desire so he may be just what they need for the big prize...his own show. That doesn't make him any more likable in my opinion. (I feel the same way about Martha Stewart, by the way. She is talented, I'll grant her that, and she has been able to build an empire but not in a way that shows true honesty, compassion and integrity.)

I kind of like Darlene in that she is vibrant, talented and a team player. Don't know if she is what they need to carry a show on her own. She may work out alright. Not feeling anything towards any of the other players.

I wondered how this would all come out if the public could vote, as in American Idol. Just a thought.

Seamonkey
Member

09-07-2000

Sunday, February 20, 2005 - 7:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I don't think likeable has much to do with it. Now I'd rather like the person but if they really want another Martha Stewart.. well I sure don't like her. I'm clearly not the target audience for the prize show, but THIS show does have its moments.



Costacat
Member

07-15-2000

Sunday, February 20, 2005 - 7:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Y'know... I'm not so sure they actually get their own show. According to the Web site:

quote:

The winner will receive numerous prizes, including six appearances on "The Early Show" on CBS, a development deal for a lifestyle-oriented television show and a publishing deal with Atria Books, a division of premier publisher Simon & Schuster.


A "development deal" is a lot less than a guaranteed show, yes?

I'm also not too sure about Darlene. I think she's a bit too frantic. Granted, though, she has a ton more talent than Kimberly or Dawn!!!

And you're right, Sea (purr...). I don't like Martha Stewart, but then again I'm not her audience either. Although I love Food TV (and watch it on the weekends), I always turned HER off. <evil grin>

Prisonerno6
Member

08-31-2002

Sunday, February 20, 2005 - 8:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I'm curious...how would you want things to be different if the judges voted people off? I mean, who would be there that isn't there now? I guess I don't have a problem with how the voting is going, since I think the two best people (by far) are still there.

Seamonkey
Member

09-07-2000

Sunday, February 20, 2005 - 8:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Prisoner, I think maybe .. well see the list Allisons made up thread... I think those people were voted out because they were stiff competition, while people like Kimberly stayed and stayed.

And yeah, a development deal can mean something or nothing!

So personally, I'm not a huge fan of vote offs by people who feel threatened.. and I'm not a fan of bringing anyone back, either.

But it is keeping me watching.

Juju2bigdog
Member

10-27-2000

Sunday, February 20, 2005 - 8:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Ummmm ... could anybody give me a sort of quick synopsis of what happened last night? Bigdog had a dinner party, and I taped it, but we had a power outage, and when I reset the clock, it defaulted to AM instead of PM, so the tape didn't tape.