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Chiliwilli
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09-04-2006

Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 10:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chiliwilli a private message Print Post    
Well, I C. Less than intelligent boys are not too hard to find and they usually come with less than intelligent friends. LOL

Lilfair
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07-09-2003

Sunday, February 04, 2007 - 7:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lilfair a private message Print Post    
I thought the OM was acting too. The Oregon couple seem to have the bases covered in terms of making their childrens lives miserable. Dad is over involved and mean spirited when it comes to his daughters and their sports that are probably forced on them....I am certain he regrets them not being boys and mom must make the girls cringe with the things that come out of her mouth (if she's not acting for the TV). Poor kids...they never had a chance at a peaceful upbringing.

Rehtse
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08-17-2005

Sunday, February 04, 2007 - 9:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rehtse a private message Print Post    
Chiliwilli, that about sums it up! It's entirely low-brow, but insane funny. :-)

Watching2
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07-07-2001

Sunday, February 04, 2007 - 4:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Watching2 a private message Print Post    
I thought the Oregon mom acted absolutely horrendous! I know there are people who talk and think that way and share with each other those sentiments, but to say those things in public is just unthinkable to me!! In addition to acting so terrible, it seems like she has no public behavior skills either. The one thing I did enjoy was seeing some of Hillcrest, since I have a good friend who lives there.

Didn't anyone think the SD mom as a bit too quiet - at least from what we saw? I would not have held my tongue so much, esp. not waiting until the girl was hurt to connect with her by comforting her. I did think her comment about "coming out of the closet" was pretty funny, too!

I don't understand why this show is 2 wks long when they only stay a week AND they get all that money. On Wife Swap, they stay for 2 wks AND do the rule change, etc., so I'm sure they have way more footage, but limit it to a one-week show. If they did more on this one, I could see it being 2 wks, but it surely could be edited to a one-week episode. I also think the producers probably tell them to act as outrageous as they can. What kind of show would they get if everyone just got along when they switched?! Not much of one!! :-)

BTW: I live very close to Lake Ontario and my brother has a house right on the beach, so I feel rather connected to my Canandian neighbors, too! Plus, it's only 1 1/2 hrs or so to the Canandian side of Niagara Falls from here too. Can I be honorary, too?

Puzzled
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08-27-2001

Sunday, February 04, 2007 - 5:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Puzzled a private message Print Post    
The other wife swapping show just had an episode where everyone learned something and got along. It was good TV. Fox should watch and learn.

Rehtse
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08-17-2005

Sunday, February 04, 2007 - 6:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rehtse a private message Print Post    
Yeah, but if they condensed everything into one show, then they would have to give away more money per season!

Sunshyne4u
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06-17-2003

Monday, February 05, 2007 - 4:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sunshyne4u a private message Print Post    
LOL watching. I think you need a warped sense of Humor to be truly Canadian-friendly.

I never used to like Trailer Park Boys, too much Swearing!! But I did get to meet Mr Lahey once. He had parked his SUV next to me at our Hotel.

I did a triple take at first trying to figure out where I knew him from. LOL

Jodied75
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08-26-2004

Monday, February 05, 2007 - 6:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jodied75 a private message Print Post    
I think the way they intend to format Trading Spouses is to leave the first half hanging with the belief that the families are beyond hope, and then in the second it looks like they're beginning to see each other's ways, only to have it dramatically fall apart when the money allocations are read. At least, that is how it seems to normally go. In Julie Chase's case however, I believe she really is beyond hope. It made me laugh watching the previews how Julie burst into her family's arms upon her arrival home, acting like she had been horrendously tortured all week. There is an article someone posted from over at TWoP, about comments from Julie's hometown residents. I'll see if I can find the link.

Yeah, Rehtse, TPB is totally low-brow. But it's over-the-topness is what is so funny. Randy with the huge belly and tight white jeans kills me. I can barely look at him though, sometimes. And poor Trevor and Corey. Sunshyne, the only character I have not only met and know well is Karen LeBlanc, who was technically a guest character. She played Candy, Julian's girlfriend from season one. She grew up with my sister-in-law.

I'm going to see if I can find that link.

Jodied75
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08-26-2004

Monday, February 05, 2007 - 6:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jodied75 a private message Print Post    
Okay, it wasn't an article, but response to a recap of the show, from someone claiming to be from Julie's town:

http://www.fansofrealitytv.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-60929.html

That is actually not how we roll in Grants Pass. In fact, we are embarrassed at how we all were portrayed as a community. I am from Grants Pass and sadly watched this family, which isn't very respected in our community anyway. All towns have people like that, but that doesn't mean Grants Pass is anti-gay, lesbian, bisexual, transexual etc. The actual town of Grants Pass is fairly accepting and this family doesn't follow what most of the people in our town believe. That family lives on the outskirts of our town and isn't really a part of the town itself. I believe because it is so small these people give us a bad name, and already had a bad name in the community in the first place. Now it is just known worldwide. I know someone very close to me that had a run in with Charlie while he played sports and he is a considerably obnoxious person. They at least portrayed the family correctly. So if you had biases concerning southern Oregon thinking us hicks, racist and homophobics, who also don't know how to raise children, you are only accounting for the same amount of insensitive, ignorant people that live in every town. I can assure you, being that we are so small of a town, this family will catch hell in every way possible from everyone here, for years to come. Perhaps they will be the ones who have to "toughen up" while getting what they deserve now that their style of living is public.


A couple of other people claiming to be residents post as well. Real or not, I really feel sorry for those girls in any case. I don't think they had a chance to begin with, being raised in that household, and now they'll be condemned with mom and dad. Or hopefully some town residents will see it necessary to come to their rescue.

Lexie_girl
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07-30-2004

Monday, February 05, 2007 - 12:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lexie_girl a private message Print Post    
Thanks Jodied. Now we know Oregon Mom was NOT acting.



Chewpito
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01-04-2004

Monday, February 05, 2007 - 1:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chewpito a private message Print Post    
I live in N.Calif, but have lots of family in Oregon.. have been to Grants Pass many times.. My Brother lives in Ashland where the Shakespere Theater is and its a very art and free spirited city, I in NO way would judge Oregon on this Family.. They must have drudged the bottem of the sludge to find them...Ugg.. Oregon is a great State... If I lived there Id be embarrassed too!!

Lexie_girl
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07-30-2004

Monday, February 05, 2007 - 1:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lexie_girl a private message Print Post    
I trekked over to the Trading Spouses board. There are a lot of posts from people in Oregon who are absolutely mortified at Julie Chase's behavior. There were also quite a few posts from people that know this family and what you saw on Trading Spouses is what you got with this family. There was no "editing in a bad light."



Kookliebird
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08-04-2005

Monday, February 05, 2007 - 2:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kookliebird a private message Print Post    
Let's just say that Oregon is a very Blue state. One of the Bluest in the country. So, it is unfortunate at this portrayal of the state.

Denecee
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09-05-2002

Monday, February 05, 2007 - 2:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Denecee a private message Print Post    
I live in Oregon and know for sure that there are all walks of life in this state just as there is in every state. Wouldn't it be silly to base a whole state of people on the actions of one lady? Glad you all agree

Jasper
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09-14-2000

Tuesday, February 06, 2007 - 3:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jasper a private message Print Post    
Welcome to Canada Watching2!

I felt vaguely ill listening to the Oregon mom, I can't get over the fact that she truely believes what she is saying. She beleives she is going to end up on a reservation when the Hispanics take over? And everything else out of her mouth was vile. I hope Judy does pop her in the nose. I would imagine that blurb from next week is her saying they think I'm a monster and I don't care, that's how I feel. She did say early on that people thought her kids were mean and I can see why if their only role models are those two. I just wanted to grab them up and give them a good home. Julie has a melt down and says the week was like being in a prison???? Guess she wanted to give a little more drama. Run kids run!

Sunshyne4u
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06-17-2003

Wednesday, February 07, 2007 - 4:17 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sunshyne4u a private message Print Post    
She played Candy, Julian's girlfriend from season one.

I've only seen a few first season episodes but I know of whom you are speaking. I wonder why Julian is always single in these last seasons? bet its to keep the female fanbase happy LOL

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It is a scary thought that we are seeing the 'real' oregan family. usually I like to think that the show is edited and the person isnt that bad.

Watching2
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07-07-2001

Wednesday, February 07, 2007 - 11:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Watching2 a private message Print Post    
Sadly, some people ARE that bad, and it doesn't matter where you live. There's always a "bad apple" someplace. Even though where I live is considered a very progressive place, sometimes the things I hear come out of people's mouths, shock me.

If you knew me better Sun, you'd know I can have a very warped sense of humor! Just ask my other warped friends. LOL

Thanks for the welcome, Jasper! I've always felt a close connection to Canada - gee I wonder why?!! I'm really going to hate the border restrictions that are coming up. We used to always just jump in the car and take the kids to the falls since we had no money to go on a "real vacation" and it always made them happy! Besides, everyone knows the Canadian side of the Falls rocks and the American side is bor-ING!!!! :-)

Jodied75
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08-26-2004

Wednesday, February 07, 2007 - 3:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jodied75 a private message Print Post    
Hey, is it true that teenagers cross into Canada to get cheap (and better, heh) beer? lol. I think The 70s Show had an episode based around that, didn't they? I suppose the passport changes would surely suck for them!

We have a few Americans in here that we are willing to make Honorary Canadians. That's what our country is all about. The thing is, we are far often more cricticised by Americans for being too "open" to immigrants. I want to have my country be open to accept people from all over the world and all religions. (I consider my life to be made much richer by this.) But I also recognize the concern that this policy makes Americans more at risk with weak border controls.

It is such an old, worn-out cliche, but can't we just all get along? I have more friends and acquaintances from other countries and religions here than people born and bred through several generations of Canadians. What do the other Canadians on this board think about this? In Toronto, when I get on the bus or subway, I am usually the minority as a young, white Canadian. I simply don't care in any negative way, but rather appreciate it. It would seem so boring to be surrounded by people like me all the time. It is one of the things that I feel I am most fortunate by in my life - I get to see other lives while living my own life.

Watching2
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07-07-2001

Thursday, February 08, 2007 - 12:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Watching2 a private message Print Post    
Great post Jodied!! Waving to you from across half frozen Lake Ontario!!! Pfffffffft...so much for our "fast ferry" that guickly went kerplunk over here. I never did get a chance to ride it to Toronto and would have liked to have had a chance!

We still get a bit of a break with the money exchange rate, but it's not as much as it used to be back in the day. They probably saved a lot more back in the 70s! :-)

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Thursday, February 08, 2007 - 12:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
Hey, when I first moved to Buffalo it was $1.57 CA=$1.00 US. Its not nearly as good now. But I still love going to CA. Especially since its 5 minutes from me. LOL

Karen
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09-07-2004

Thursday, February 08, 2007 - 1:17 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karen a private message Print Post    
When I was living in Montreal, there would be 18-year old kids from the US at the bar every single night. The drinking age is lower, the clubs there were open 'til 3am, the beer is cheaper and better and more potent...

I'm in Vancouver, but it's the same thing, the young white girl as the minority. I'll admit that it kinda freaked me out when I first got here. Not that I was surrounded by "them", not in any way. Just that it was such a culture shock, to see so many different cultures and backgrounds coming together and living together. It was fascinating.

I love Canada and wouldn't change anything about the people here. If you want to come to my country and if you're willing to participate and give back everything we're giving you, by all means, pull on a toque and crack a beer, eh? Welcome to my humble abode.

Watching2
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07-07-2001

Thursday, February 08, 2007 - 2:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Watching2 a private message Print Post    
Back in the 70s, the drinking ages in different states varied. For instance, it was 21 in PA, but if you just drove across the border which is really easy to do in many towns, it was only 18 in NY. Could be the same thing for kids who lived in states where the drinking age was 21 and the Canadian border was closer than another state with a lower drinking age. FWIW!

Eh...crack a beer? Okee dokee!

Sunshyne4u
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06-17-2003

Thursday, February 08, 2007 - 4:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sunshyne4u a private message Print Post    
i agree karen. I find many areas I go to in Vancouver are predominately multicultural. It is never a surprise when I am the only blonde in a crowd of dark hair.

LOL Well, here in BC we have approx. 30% of our population as Asian. i dont know. I was raised with Meti, frenchcanadian, east indian, aboriginal and caucasian friends so I dont think I have a racist bone in my body LOL

I have been treated really badly at the Yahohan shopping centre in Richmond though. they dont like caucasians in there I guess. Talk about looks of hostile agression!! Like I am not allowed to be there. I love authentic oriental foods so i go anyways LOL

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Yeah, Our beer is not only better, it is stronger in alcohol content I think.

Considering the age is 19yrs old, many people can sneak in if they look older. LOL

Chiliwilli
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09-04-2006

Saturday, February 10, 2007 - 3:09 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chiliwilli a private message Print Post    
Pepper did a great job setting up Oregon Mom to take the fall at her party. Do we think Oregon Mom really learned anything or was she being a huge drama queen at the end? Is she serious about making changes or was it just for show. It was hard to tell.

I wonder how they decided which mom from the gay couple would stay and which would go. It would have been a much more interesting show I think if Judy had been the one who stayed instead of Pepper. I don't see Judy taking that abuse as quietly and patiently as Pepper did.

It ended much better than I thought it was going to and the money seems to have been spent well as far as the family members were concerned.

I do wonder why Judy gave the one daughter $10,000 for school and the other only $1,000 and it was for shopping. Does the second daughter not need to go to school too? I didn't get it.

I would have liked to seen some money go for Fat Camp or preferably nutrition/activity training for the boy and a mom (or the whole family) so they could learn together to make better choices for him. If they don't make some changes for him soon he'll end up being a fat miserable teenager and no kid deserves that.

Rehtse
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08-17-2005

Saturday, February 10, 2007 - 9:56 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rehtse a private message Print Post    
What happened during the first 10 minutes?