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Archive through April 21, 2008

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Pippin04
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10-26-2007

Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 7:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pippin04 a private message Print Post    
I really like this show. I think Cameron and Stephen both did really well this week. Brandy was just ok. I was very happy to see all three go through to the finals.

I used to think Stephen (the contractor) was going to win but this week I think Cameron passed him.

Smokey
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07-08-2003

Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 7:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Smokey a private message Print Post    
I am with you on your thoughts about Cameron. He has impressed me a lot lately. I think it's between he and Stephen.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Monday, April 14, 2008 - 4:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
i just thought the parade alone for the little girl was lame. but i guess i am glad all 3 are going to the finals.

Bombaycat
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07-21-2007

Monday, April 14, 2008 - 6:16 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bombaycat a private message Print Post    
Okay, I need to know what I missed, even though I watched the entire show.

I know that Stephen had a fund raiser at home where he raised approximately $43,000 for the shelter.

I know that Cameron raised $5,000 for the family and gave his $10,000 to them. He also got the services of a decorator donated to redo two rooms for the family and also got a car donated to the family.

I'm trying to figure out where Brandy's $10,000 went and did she raise any money. As far as I can remember she gave the first family $3,000 and the second family $1,000. I know she organized the "queen" for a day and parade. Where did the other $6,000 go and did she raise any money or donations? Did I miss something?

Colordeagua
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10-25-2003

Monday, April 14, 2008 - 6:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Colordeagua a private message Print Post    
IIRC, Cameron also got the family's medical bills paid and the mortgage paid off on the house.

Sugar
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08-15-2000

Monday, April 14, 2008 - 1:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sugar a private message Print Post    
I think Brandi should have been sent home. I also wondered what she did with all her funds and thought the Miss Whatever for a day was lame. The girl said she missed doing ordinary things with friends, this just set her apart again. I think her intentions were good but short sighted.
I really like Cameron and Stephen.

Pippin04
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10-26-2007

Monday, April 14, 2008 - 2:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pippin04 a private message Print Post    
I think Brandy was kept so it was not an all male final.

Also it really bothered me at the end when Oprah was so surprised that none of them were leaving. She just seemed to be overacting.

Now I am not an Oprah fan, so I do not know if she is always this way.

Bombaycat
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07-21-2007

Monday, April 14, 2008 - 2:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bombaycat a private message Print Post    
I think they want Brandy to win. I have a feeling if Brandy had performed the way Stephen or Cameron did, and Stephen or Cameron had done what Brandy did, one of the guys would have went home.

As far as I'm concerned both guys blew her out of the water on this task and she should have been sent home.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Monday, April 14, 2008 - 4:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
why would they want Brandy to win over the other 2 guys?

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Monday, April 14, 2008 - 10:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
I thought she should have been gone for sure. She just didn't get the bang for the buck that the others did.

Smokey
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07-08-2003

Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 1:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Smokey a private message Print Post    
I agree about Brandy. She didn't do nearly as much as the guys did. In a way, I was surprised. She's always been good at raising money. She just seemed not nearly as affective in this task.

I will be happy with either Cameron or Stephen winning.

Nala63
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09-20-2005

Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 1:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nala63 a private message Print Post    
im glad i checked in here. i was afraid i was the only one who wondered why brandy was kept. her task did seem very minimal compared to the mens.

Colordeagua
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10-25-2003

Sunday, April 20, 2008 - 5:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Colordeagua a private message Print Post    
Now I'm starting to think Cameron will win . . . or is it the editing?

Loremma
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04-25-2004

Sunday, April 20, 2008 - 5:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Loremma a private message Print Post    
Anyone going to spoil for us West Coast viewers?

Colordeagua
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10-25-2003

Sunday, April 20, 2008 - 5:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Colordeagua a private message Print Post    
Final challenge was in Chicago. Starting from Union Station and given NOTHING, challenge was to give big as a team in 48 hours.

No winner announced as yet. All past "contestants" were brought back and given $30,000 each.

"Queen Oprah" is speaking now.

Colordeagua
Member

10-25-2003

Sunday, April 20, 2008 - 5:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Colordeagua a private message Print Post    
Winner is
Spoiler
Click below to view spoiler
Stephen
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Loremma
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04-25-2004

Sunday, April 20, 2008 - 5:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Loremma a private message Print Post    
Queen Oprah, ha ha, how apt!

Loremma
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04-25-2004

Sunday, April 20, 2008 - 5:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Loremma a private message Print Post    
Thanks for spoiling!

Colordeagua
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10-25-2003

Sunday, April 20, 2008 - 6:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Colordeagua a private message Print Post    
I saw the whole series. I think the editing generally was poor. Tonight there were no substantial comments, if any, from the judges as to why they chose who they did. I thought ultimately it could have been either of two for different reasons. Don't know what the judges thought.

Colordeagua
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10-25-2003

Sunday, April 20, 2008 - 6:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Colordeagua a private message Print Post    
The two runners-up got $100,000 each. Winner got $500,000 to give and $500,000 for him/herself.

Smokey
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07-08-2003

Sunday, April 20, 2008 - 8:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Smokey a private message Print Post    
Despite it's flaws, I still loved this show. And, I was thrilled that Stephen won.

"Queen Oprah" is speaking now.

LOL! I cracked up at that because my daughter and I were discussing how Oprah really needs a new wardrobe person. That outfit was bizarre. My daughter said she looked "regal and unapproachable" and I agreed! Fits right in with your "Queen Oprah" comment. :-)

At least Brandy's thing with the Shriner's Hospital turned out well because I didn't like how she was behaving very much. I am glad it had a good turnout.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Sunday, April 20, 2008 - 9:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Oh gosh, I deleted after I watched and didn't really notice what Oprah was wearing.. seems I should have looked.

I was so afraid that Brandy would win. Not that she didn't put together a good project but she was so negative about the main effort and all that seemed to matter was that she "shine" or outshine. And her original idea of bringing beauty queens to the hospital.. yet she accused the guys of same ol stuff.. well I'm sure that school was thrilled with the same ol stuff!

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Monday, April 21, 2008 - 5:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
the judges said they picked Stephen because they looked at each contestants overall giving efforts not just the last one.
frankly, one thing that bothered me the whole series was how little of the judges reasoning we saw.
i liked Oprah's outfit. she wears that portrait sytle neck alot.
did anyone else find it the height of arrogance that Brandi thought that the mere act of the beauty queens showing up, would brighten their day???
i am so pleased for Stephen!!!

Colordeagua
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10-25-2003

Monday, April 21, 2008 - 7:14 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Colordeagua a private message Print Post    
I didn't think it was arrogance -- just dumb. It's what she knows and is exciting to her. That's not creative thinking and not thinking BIG!

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Monday, April 21, 2008 - 8:07 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
yes, Color..it probably was naivete.