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Archive through April 23, 2008

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Hukdonreality
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09-29-2003

Friday, March 14, 2008 - 11:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hukdonreality a private message Print Post    
There's no way Amy would want a housekeeper. Remember when Matt bought her the pantry organizer system (which came with a woman who organized for her)? She freaked!

I think their house is waaaay over the line, mess wise! Those kids certainly are old enough to be given responsibilities other than driving tractors and manning a pumpkin stand. Matt pays them for everything as it is! I've heard him negotiate with the kids and their friends for planting and weeding, etc. They're probably waiting for Matt to offer them money to clean up.

We never get to see the daughter's room, do we? Those boys had their bedrooms completely remodeled (Matt paid Jeremy and Zach's friends to help with that fiasco, too). Their new bedroom is a shirthole now, too. They need kicks in their ashes, IMO.

Erniesgirl
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06-26-2006

Saturday, March 15, 2008 - 6:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Erniesgirl a private message Print Post    
I grew up in a messy home. When my mom came to visit me, and went to my twin brother's home, she took it personally and thought we were both trying to "show her up" by having such neat places.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 2:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
The Roloffs will be on Oprah later this week.. I think Thursday or Friday.

Seattlemom
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05-10-2005

Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 5:37 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seattlemom a private message Print Post    
LOL Erniesgirl my son's room was a disaster now he owns his own home and it's always clean he even now posts notes to his room mates to clean up after them selves LOL LOL

Lilfair
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07-09-2003

Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 7:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lilfair a private message Print Post    
They have been messy since the first episode. I think people get use to their mess. Zak knows what a mess their home is. A few episodes back he spent some time cleaning up when his girlfriend was going to visit. Not only do they keep a messy house but their vehicles are a mess too.

I don't really get why things are so out of control as far as disorganization goes but I would guarantee them that if they just spent a few mins picking up after themselves they'll see a drastic change in their lives.

I can also see how living in such a mess can make it more difficult for the boys to study and do homework. Sitting around in all that stuff just spewed everywhere can't make it easy to focus.

As much as Amy likes to control all aspects of their lives I'm really shocked that she seems to not find the mess at all disturbing and allows the continued disrespect of their home to continue especially because of all the hard work and $$$$$$ they have invested.

None the less I think this family is wonderful they love each other and I am certain that each child will grow to be fine citizens. Being messy is the least of anyones problems. But for me I just see it as being such a shame because that house could be lovely.

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 7:48 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
Ditto Lilfair!~

Brenda1966
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07-03-2002

Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 8:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Brenda1966 a private message Print Post    
Lilfair, I did my homework just fine in my messy, messy bedroom when I was a teen. I was honor roll! I even had the TV on.

Bombaycat
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07-21-2007

Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 8:31 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bombaycat a private message Print Post    
Last night's episodes had me both laughing and shaking my head. Poor Amy wants a garage, and Matt ends up contracting an entire addition to the house that will double the size of the home.

I was surprised that Amy knows so little about the household finances. She was questioning Matt about the project's costs and where they were going to get the money. He gave her a flippant answer of "income". She asked about savings and the kid's college funds and Matt gave her the "Don't worry about it tapdance".

With Matt's evasive answers to Amy, I question whether they even have a retirement savings or any college funds for the children. Amy needs to step up and tell Matt she wants to see the bank statements.

I love this family and the show.

Kathyb
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05-17-2006

Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 9:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kathyb a private message Print Post    
I don't like the way Matt patronizes Amy about finances. He doesn't consult her about anything, just goes ahead and spends whatever he wants. Expanding the house this much when the boys will likely soon be going out on their own is not wise,IMO. Even if she knew about their finances, it wouldn't make any difference,as he generally ignores her input anyway.

Lilfair
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07-09-2003

Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 9:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lilfair a private message Print Post    
Brenda, just think how much better you could have done if you weren't surrounded by mess ;)....ya coulda bin a contender...ya coulda bin valedictorian....ya coulda had a full ride to Harvard...LOL Seriously, I'm sure some kids are able to work even though they are surrounded by mess but the Roloff boys are struggling very badly in school.

I'm not a tidy clean freak at all but honestly the Roloff's should have more respect for their surroundings. It's a shame and it's obviously embarrassing. I know of no one that is proud to live in a home that is as disorganized as theirs.

Ophiliasgrandma
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09-04-2001

Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 9:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ophiliasgrandma a private message Print Post    
I think Amy and Kate (Kate and John Plus Eight) could use a little of what are each other's strengths. Kate's ultra obsession about keeping everything in its place combined with Amy's don't-sweat-it attitude would make life so much better for each of them.

Brenda1966
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07-03-2002

Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 9:43 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Brenda1966 a private message Print Post    
Good point grandma! I don't think I'd want to live in either household, I gravitate more toward the center. But I really enjoy both women and like watching both shows.

No way Lilfair. I'm just too lazy to be a huge success. It's my nature.

Rissa
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03-20-2006

Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 10:34 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rissa a private message Print Post    
I agree with you as well Lilfair. My house is NOT a postcard, I know folks who keep their home THAT clean and I feel like a complete slob in comparision. But the Roloffs make my home look pristine. LOL That's the #1 rule they give to students for studying... clean, uncluttered work area, free of distractions. My eldest is finishing her first year of business college this week. So far she has gotten two 100% and a 94% on her final exams (yes, I am SOOOO proud of her). She studies in a pig pen of a room with the TV on. If my middle child did that she would be failing everything... you adjust for the child's needs. The Roloffs are putting the boys in Oxford though and I am sure they will cover the environment with the family.

I also agree with the comments re: Matt and the money but it occurs to me that perhaps Matt was TRYING to subtly tell Amy that he didn't want to discuss their bank accounts on camera. Amy doesn't seem to type to let Matt get away with that level of disrespect and she is often concerned with their finances so I am inclined to give Matt the benefit of doubt on this one.

RFLOL OG, great suggestion.

Happymom
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01-20-2003

Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 12:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Happymom a private message Print Post    
Rissa, Oxford? in the UK? for college? Did they qualify? You have to have very high SAT/ACT scores to get in there. (among other things)

Ophiliasgrandma
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09-04-2001

Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 1:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ophiliasgrandma a private message Print Post    
Moneywise, I think the Roloff's are probably in hog heaven. We all should have such money worries.

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 1:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
I don't know. I understand living the cluttered life if you are busy but if I was going to be on a tv show, I'd make sure my house was always very clean since the rest of the world would be watching.

Rissa
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03-20-2006

Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 1:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rissa a private message Print Post    
Happymom, not THAT Oxford.. sorry. LOL Oxford is a tutoring business and I thought that's where the Roloff's took the boys, perhaps I got the name wrong? Was it another company?

Lilfair
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07-09-2003

Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 1:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lilfair a private message Print Post    
It's Sylvan Learning Centers that the boys went to.

I'm guess they are being handsomely rewarded for the tv show....all of them. And if a wife or husband for that matter doesn't involve themselves in knowing their income and financial status then shame on them. We are not living in the 1950's where father knows best.

The Roloffs are into many different money making ventures not only the TV show. Not to mention the land they own. No telethons are going to be done on their behalf.

Rissa
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03-20-2006

Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 4:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rissa a private message Print Post    
Ahh thanks Lilfair. My middle daughter goes to Oxford so I guess I had it on the brain. :-) It's the same type of business/company/service.

I tend to agree with you about their money situation... just another reason I tend to think Matt was trying to get Amy to just not talk about their money on camera. Came across like he had spent all their savings which I don't think is likely. I know that I would rather put a fork in my eye then talk about my finances in front of other people so I am willing to assume Matt feels the same but was trying not to chide Amy too obviously (although it came across worse anyway didn't it?).

Marameko
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07-15-2002

Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 7:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Marameko a private message Print Post    
The Roloff's are going to be on "Oprah", I think tomorrow, 04/23.

Nickovtyme
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07-29-2004

Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 7:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nickovtyme a private message Print Post    
Ok...but does anybody know how much Matt Roloff is worth?

Dayam...he must have some money trees planted on that property somewhere.

Hukdonreality
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09-29-2003

Wednesday, April 23, 2008 - 9:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hukdonreality a private message Print Post    
Fifth entry down shows a permit approved in February 2008 on Matt and Amy's property. They list the property valuation at $266565.30.

So that's the property value (who knows how much equity they have), but there is still their business on the farm and his business with things for hotels, TV show income, and who knows what else. Looks like they're doing pretty well!

Matt and Amy's Permit Approval

Happymom
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01-20-2003

Wednesday, April 23, 2008 - 10:15 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Happymom a private message Print Post    
Thanks Rissa! LOL!

Lilfair
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07-09-2003

Wednesday, April 23, 2008 - 11:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lilfair a private message Print Post    
Let's not forget about his books and speaking engagement. And he rents out his property for corporate and private events.

I think it's safe to say the Roloff's are not in the poor house...at the least upper middle class.

Marameko
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07-15-2002

Wednesday, April 23, 2008 - 12:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Marameko a private message Print Post    
With all the traveling that they are able to do I can only assume that they are doing well.I love their scenic property and hard wood floors.