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Texasdeb
Member
05-23-2003
| Wednesday, November 01, 2006 - 8:55 am
Don't you think that Matt may be overly assertive mentally because of his physical limitations. I think it's not necessary myself, but I can see how he wants to do his part & how he might not realize that it comes over as a bit too much. Last season even his own Dad complained about this problem more than once. Who planned the Hawaii trip - did Matt do it alone or did Amy & the kids have any kind of say? If they planned their activities as a family, there was nothing wrong with Matt trying to rush the "un-planned" shopping trip so that they wouldn't miss the "planned" activity.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Wednesday, November 01, 2006 - 9:14 am
I see them as both being quite controlling in their own ways.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Wednesday, November 01, 2006 - 11:16 am
I agree. I have always thought both Matt and Amy were both a bit control freaks. I like them both, but they do tend to micromanage at times.
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Denecee
Member
09-05-2002
| Wednesday, November 01, 2006 - 3:00 pm
Why are they so dis organized? I have only seen a couple of shows and I always get that they are very unorganized about everything.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Wednesday, November 01, 2006 - 3:11 pm
I think that Amy just is like that, and that they have four children and very busy lifestyles. She has two jobs, Matt travels on business, and the children don't seem to be asked to help out a lot.
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Yankee_in_ca
Member
08-01-2000
| Wednesday, November 01, 2006 - 3:21 pm
I think it's because they're normal. And that's probably the point of the series.
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Denecee
Member
09-05-2002
| Wednesday, November 01, 2006 - 4:54 pm
LOL! I must not be normal. It's not that I'm so organized, more that I'm not that busy. Dang with all that, I don't see how they have time to do this show! Hats off!
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Lilfair
Member
07-09-2003
| Wednesday, November 01, 2006 - 8:03 pm
I couldn’t live as disorganized as the Roloff’s. They’ve got a big house lots of land so lack of storage space is not an issue for the mess they leave lying around. I love the show and the entire family but I wish they’d all pick up after themselves. That’s all it takes….PICK UP AFTER YOURSELVES! Lots of people have busy lives, big families, a ton of gear…. But their tidiness or lack there of isn’t what attracts me to the show. It’s the obvious love they have for each other they are the definition of family regardless of their individual quirks.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Thursday, November 02, 2006 - 10:05 am
I really don't care if they are tidy or not.. they care about each other and that is what counts for me. I do hope everyone has recovered from that horrible accident!
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Brenda1966
Member
07-03-2002
| Thursday, November 02, 2006 - 12:28 pm
Since I have a small house and not much storage it's okay for us to be untidy? COOL! Frankly I like seeing other people's houses, especially when they are a tad messier than mine. A super clean house is just not natural to me.
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Thursday, November 02, 2006 - 1:53 pm
That's why I love this show, too. They are a normal and loving family. Max, have you ever met them?
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Lilfair
Member
07-09-2003
| Thursday, November 02, 2006 - 8:01 pm
LOL, Brenda if your small house was a cluttered or a mess I'd say purge your stuff. LOL I'm not a neat freak but I do like things put away. My life long girlfriend from HS (30 year friendship) doesn't put things away her room as a kid was always a mess. I would be the one who cleaned it for her...and 30 years later I go to her nouse and organize her crap. I think my friend and the Roloffs would be surprised how much time they'd save not looking for stuff if they just put it away.
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Max
Moderator
08-12-2000
| Thursday, November 02, 2006 - 11:19 pm
No, I haven't been out to the farm. This year, it's been rather controversial because there have been SO many fans going to the farm when the pumpkin patch and peach orchards were open that they had to call the Sheriff's Department for traffic assistance. The neighbors in that rural area were NOT pleased. Now with the accident, there's even more grumbling. I have a friend (I bowl with him) who was there when it happened. Very scary stuff. I'm just glad that (a) no one in the general public got hurt and (b) the injuries to Jacob and Mike weren't worse. If a member of the public had been hurt, I'm sure the neighbors would have been completely up in arms and calling for all kinds of things to "be done" to "control" the "problem." UGH. Saw a segment on the local news after the accident. The reporter asked Matt if they were going to be more careful. He said of course they were reviewing all their safety measures but that they weren't couch potatoes and every time you set foot outside your front door, there's risk. I love his attitude. That family has done more than most "average height" families in spite of the challenges they face. They're probably not going to have the u-pick peaches next year because of the traffic problems. I'd be surprised if the pumpkin patch lasts, either. Instead, they can send crops to the local farmers market and still make money and I'm sure there are other options, too. Apparently people have been doing all kinds of wierd things trying to get close to the family. One woman came from the Midwest (I think that's what the paper said) and staked them out for a week trying to get close. It's scary. As for picking up after themselves, to each his/her own. I'm not a neat person myself, so I can't judge. Lilfair, you'd go insane in my house! Everyone has different priorities and ways of dealing with the everyday clutter. I'd sure hate to see my house put under public scrutiny! 
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Brenda1966
Member
07-03-2002
| Monday, November 06, 2006 - 11:03 am
I do try to purge, but even that takes work. I don't believe in putting things away that I use every day. My home looks very well lived in. LOL. I was glad to see a message and update from the family prior to Saturday night's show. They even had the little boy on -- he's got a bandage above his right eye. Looks like he's going to be fine.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Monday, November 06, 2006 - 11:43 am
I was happy to see that also. I love this family. And how ridiculous that the laws can't be more flexible in regards to height of a railing for little people. They ARE discriminated against.
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Max
Moderator
08-12-2000
| Monday, November 06, 2006 - 1:21 pm
I LOVED how Matt got around the building code! Perfect! When the inspector kept saying that the codes had been in place for a long time, I just wanted to shout at him that while that's true, they were all written by average-sized people! I'm glad Matt didn't just cave in and found a reasonable workaround instead. 
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Lilfair
Member
07-09-2003
| Monday, November 06, 2006 - 6:47 pm
When I saw Jacob’s smiling face my heart felt good. Thank goodness he’s ok! The bureaucracy with building codes is nuts. This particular situation was just plain stupid. I have no idea how much money or time the county spent on the fence height but I'm sure is was too much. At least it was resolved. I’ll keep the clutter issue going…how long before that beautiful new deck is a dumping ground for their stuff. ;) Sorry I couldn’t resist.
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Scout
Member
01-20-2005
| Wednesday, November 15, 2006 - 2:06 pm
Was this show filmed last year, or did they stage an early Thanksgiving episode? I thought it was all from just earlier this summer, but was confused when Amy was talking about her Thanksgiving plans in next week's episode.
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Max
Moderator
08-12-2000
| Wednesday, November 15, 2006 - 4:15 pm
They've been filming it since near the end of summer. As far as I know, they're still filming now. I have a friend who saw them in Home Depot with film crew a few weeks ago.
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Christiii
Member
07-07-2005
| Wednesday, November 15, 2006 - 4:51 pm
its probably from last Thanksgivig...at least thats what i was thinking....
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Wednesday, November 15, 2006 - 9:52 pm
I also loved his workaround for the railings.. When they made the new bannister inside on the stairs last year I thought the solution should just be to have two sets.. one at the right level for Matt, Amy and Zach (and Jacob at that time) and another that would work for Molly, Jeremy, Matt's parents and others who visit. I don't see their clutter as out of control, just life. I'm sure the deck is just fine. I would LOVE to go try their zip line when they get it finished!! Sad that they have had such a traffic problem. Actually I'd love to see them go on The Amazing Race! I hear Charla could use a new partner for allstars and wouldn't Amy be amazing?
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Seabreeze
Member
09-05-2004
| Wednesday, November 15, 2006 - 10:35 pm
They did not want the higher railings as it would block their views of the yard.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Wednesday, November 15, 2006 - 11:25 pm
I think its a shame the laws can't have an addendum for little people. Its discrimination.
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Thursday, November 16, 2006 - 10:46 am
I'm behind on getting episodes watched (they're piling up on my DVR). But I couldn't resist coming in here to see the conversations. Last episode I watched I believe was when they remodeled the kitchen. Had to kind of LOL at your comment Lilfair, about "how long before that beautiful new deck is a dumping ground for their stuff." That can be so dangerously true for our family. As soon as there is a bare surface, its like a magnet for "stuff." I don't know how many times I'd clear a space off for a specific purpose, and before I can even turn around Mom has set something there! We also learned a long time ago the most dangerous catch phrase for us is "for now." If we catch ourselves saying "I'll just put this here for now....." we know it will end up living there for quite a while! At least now we know when we hear that phrase come out of our mouths, we either take action or suffer the consequenses! 
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Saturday, November 18, 2006 - 11:05 pm
I wasn't suggesting higher railings that would block the view. I was talking about the stairs that go down to the basement. Last year they had to put in a higher bannister and I thought a double one would work for all heights. Who, I know what you mean and my place shows it! I LOVED the Thanksgiving episodes that aired tonight.. They will be having a marathon on Thanksgiving day.
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