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Ophiliasgrandma
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09-04-2001
| Thursday, September 09, 2010 - 5:03 am
'Garage Sale' Yup, that was a hoot seeing them trying to part with their 'treasures'.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Sunday, September 12, 2010 - 2:05 pm
I think Amy has a future in some capacity with TLC if she wanted it.. Amy Roloff Joins the “Deadliest Catch” and “AxMen” at the Commercial Fisherman’s Festival September 18th, Astoria, Oregon Posted: 11 Sep 2010 10:45 PM PDT MEET DEADLIEST CATCH AND OTHER CELEBRITIES AT THE COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN’S FESTIVAL! ASTORIA, OR – Celebrity commercial fishermen from Discovery Channel’s number one rated show, “Deadliest Catch,” will be featured at the upcoming Commercial Fishermen’s Festival along with loggers from History Channel’s “AxMen,” Amy Roloff from TLC’s “Little People, Big World,” and chef/author Graham Kerr best known for his 1970′s hit TV show “The Galloping Gourmet.” Festival Director Ron Williams has brought together Captains and crew representing every boat from the “Deadliest” fleet. The Commercial Fishermen’s Festival takes place September 18 -19 at the Port of Astoria Tongue Point facility in Astoria, Oregon. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children. For more information visit www.CommercialFishermensFestival.com “Captains Johnathan and Andy Hillstrand along with select members of their crew from the Time Bandit will be here along with Josh and Jake Harris,” noted Williams. In addition, from the F/V Wizard, Captain Monte Colburn, Gary Soper, Lynn Guitard, and Lenny Lekanoff are hoping to return to the Festival again this year. Bering Sea Brawn brings Mike Fourtner from the F/V Time Bandit, Crosby LaVeen from the F/V Wizard and Edgar Hansen from the F/V Northwestern. Others attending include Captains Derrick Ray (who recently skippered the F/V Cornelia Marie), Harry Lewis (F/V Incentive), Larry Hendricks (F/V Sea Star), and Rick Quashnick along with his wife Donna (F/V Maverick). “The Quashnicks will also have their boat, Maverick, at the Festival,” added Williams. “This will be an action-packed weekend that “Deadliest Catch” fans won’t want to miss!” Author Spike Walker whose book, Working on the Edge inspired the popular “Deadliest Catch” series, is also attending the festival to promote his new book – On the Edge of Survival – another thrilling true adventure tale in the Alaskan seas focusing on one of the most incredible Coast Guard rescue missions of all time. Stars will be available for autographs during the Festival: Saturday, Noon to 2 pm and 3 to 5 pm Sunday, 11 am to 1 pm and 2 to 4 pm. The highlights of the Festival are the brutal Captain Phil Harris Highliner competition and the tug-of-war between “AxMen” loggers and “Deadliest Catch” fishermen. “The tug-of-war was a huge hit last year,” added Williams. “The fishermen won, so I know the loggers are coming back wanting to take the prize this year.” Jay Browning is once again bringing a team of loggers for this year’s challenge. Other noted stars in attendance include Amy Roloff from TLC’s “Little People, Big World.” She is doing a cooking demonstration on Saturday at the Festival’s culinary stage. Chef Graham Kerr is making several appearances including a seminar at Liberty Theater on Friday, September 17 (cost is $10), shopping Astoria Sunday Market as part of the Scavenger’s Feast event for September, and a cooking demonstration at the Festival. A new upstart band called Golden State is making a special appearance at the Festival to perform their song that garnered instant acclaim when it aired on “Deadliest Catch” during this season’s touching final moments with Captain Phil. The Commercial Fishermen’s Festival is the biggest most informative fun-filled commercial fishing celebration in the region. Here fans will meet the Captains and crews from boats featured on “Deadliest Catch,” and cheer on the men that risk their lives to bring us seafood as they compete in the grueling Captain Phil Harris Highliner Competition for the title of Highliner of the Year. Witness a search and rescue helicopter demonstration by the US Coast Guard and see historic and modern fishing equipment worth millions of dollars. Festivities include demos, industry sales, food, music, crafts, culinary stage with celebrity chefs, and a beer garden sponsored by Astoria Brewing Company. There is also a kid’s area for a fun action-packed weekend the whole family will enjoy. The 2010 Commercial Fishermen’s Festival is September 18 & 19 at the Port of Astoria Tongue Point facility. Visit www.CommercialFishermensFestival.com The mission of the Commercial Fishermen’s Festival is to offer fishermen and industry professionals an opportunity to bond and share information that will save lives, improve productivity, increase demand for seafood products, and promote job opportunities. The mission is also dedicated to educating the public about the fishing industry including the steps fishermen have taken to ensure a renewable resource for the future. The Festival will showcase American fisheries and the process of selecting, preparing and cooking seafood. # # # Filed August 31, 2010 Media Contact: Cyndi Mudge, Public Relations 503-325-1010 cyndi@commercialfishermensfestival.com Ron Williams, Festival Director 503-440-7168 ron@commercialfishermensfestival.com Posted via email from Amy Roloff Charity Foundation
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Monday, October 18, 2010 - 4:12 pm
Tonight's show just started, and I'm disgusted. Their dog is acting all stiff and has eye problems, so Matt is in the car and has Zach get the dog into the car. Zach is trying to pick the dog off the ground by his freakin collar. Not once, but over and over. Then the dog is back home after getting some pain meds and is lying on a bed in the kitchen area. They do a close up and that dog's nails are soooooooooo long. He is probably walking badly because he can't get the pads of his feet on the floor! Besides that, the dog is hugely overweight. They're also showing a barn kitten they found and brought into the house. They put it in the bathtub, then bring their housecat up to meet it. The big cat hisses at the baby, and Zach picks the kitten up and literally drops it back into the tub probably from a height of 3 feet. NOW, Matt is going to give the dog the medicine that HE takes for arthritis. The Roloffs shouldn't own pets. This is sickening.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Monday, October 18, 2010 - 5:39 pm
I didn't get that Matt was giving Rocky his med, but was saying that Rocky was taking the same kind of meds.
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Kathyb
Member
05-17-2006
| Tuesday, October 19, 2010 - 7:01 am
Matt's plan to have Jeremy put down the dog made me sick. Thank heavens Amy put her foot down.
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Brenda1966
Member
07-02-2002
| Tuesday, October 19, 2010 - 9:21 am
I think Matt's bravado was his way of hiding how truely upset he is over losing his dog. I really didn't see any harm coming to the dog when they tugged on his collar to encourage him to hop into the car. Also didn't hear the vet say anything about the nails or the dogs weight. And believe me, when my corgi started having hip problems the first thing the vet said was put him on a diet! And thankfully it worked. That cat of Molly's just made me laughed. He hissed at everything. Reminded me of my mom's old cat. She ran the roost! I enjoyed the episode -- saw a lot of love for the pets.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Tuesday, October 19, 2010 - 9:32 am
Actually I also thought Matt intended to give Rocky his meds. Early in the episode he was talking about giving the dog Advil.. I hope he checked with the vet.. dogs and cats cannot just take ANY human pain meds, though they can take some. I don't know if he is hugely overweight.. as a smallish bullmastiff one would expect him to be pretty chunky. HOWEVER, with hip or knee or shoulder problems in evidence, indeed he needed a read diet with high quality food in smaller quantities! I would certainly be persuing pain meds, etc., for him, and having the same conversation with the vets, but looking for signs that the dog is in pain or distress.. just sleeping alot, they do when older. I loved Molly's cat! Great purr, too. And no, Matt, there are more humane ways of putting a pet down, than taking them out and shooting them! And why should Jeremy be forced into something like that?
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Tuesday, October 19, 2010 - 9:42 am
Sorry, but Zach actually had the dog's front feet off of the ground several times, by pulling up on his collar. That's abusive, period. And no, the vet didn't mention the dogs nails, but maybe she did and it wasn't on the show. But as the dog laid there early in the episode, his nails were without exaggeration, an inch long. That affects how they walk
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Lilfair
Member
07-09-2003
| Tuesday, October 19, 2010 - 12:01 pm
Molly's cat made me laugh too. Reminds me of my kitty who seems to rule our animal kingdom of 2 dogs. Our cat is king but the doggies don't give a crap. They just know to give the cat all the space he may want. But they do all sleep on top or next to each other and they are friends lol but the cat does rule the house. I think Rocky had a good life on the farm and he seems to be right at his life expectancy. He does look big but that is a trait of the breed. He had a mighty fine life with the Roloffs and the farm.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Tuesday, October 19, 2010 - 1:03 pm
At first I couldn't believe Rocky was a Bull Mastiff as I had always thought he was a boxer. With this photo of a purebred Bull Mastiff I have changed my mind...pure Rocky.

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Brenda1966
Member
07-02-2002
| Tuesday, October 19, 2010 - 1:11 pm
I thought bull mastiffs were much larger and stockier, and very slobbery! so I was surprised as well.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Tuesday, October 19, 2010 - 9:16 pm
A dog can be purebred and not totally fit the standard in many ways. He'd be a VERY VERY stocky boxer!
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Wednesday, October 20, 2010 - 8:08 am
This pix I posted above leads me to believe that Rocky isn't overweight at all...if that pix is the standard look for a Bull Mastiff.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Wednesday, October 20, 2010 - 1:44 pm
That dog in the picture looks well muscled, unlike Rocky.. but Rocky seems to have bad hips and elbows so he'd have a hard time being in that condition.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Monday, October 25, 2010 - 5:23 pm
Don't much think I'd care to cross Amy. That little gal has 6 foot tall tenacity.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Monday, October 25, 2010 - 8:11 pm
I was proud of her.. I think she was standing up for her home and family, not Matt and his ark, though.
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Lilfair
Member
07-09-2003
| Tuesday, October 26, 2010 - 2:54 am
I'd like to know if there was follow up on the obnoxious city worker that trespassed on their property.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Tuesday, October 26, 2010 - 9:54 am
Matt has had long running disputes with various code enforcers.. he tends to just do what he wants and they do as little as possible to comply when he has to. But that guy was TOTALLY obnoxious!
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Erniesgirl
Member
06-26-2006
| Thursday, November 04, 2010 - 4:44 pm
Well, that was an uncomfortable episode to view. I hated to see the "turf war" going on.
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Angelicfairies2
Member
07-18-2004
| Thursday, November 04, 2010 - 6:27 pm
Matt is really getting on my nerves.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Thursday, November 04, 2010 - 6:37 pm
Mine too.. seems like it is only okay for him to bull his way to getting his way. I mean how many acres do they have and Amy created quite an impressive garden.. Even the bees.. wonder if they ever checked to be sure no one was allergic. Definitely time for the show to end, sadly.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Friday, December 03, 2010 - 9:31 am
Show is almost over.. interviews were interesting.. But Amy clearly is unstoppable: latest email Participate in a live coffee chat with Amy Roloff today 12/3 from 11:30 to 12:30 PST. Go to www.amyroloffcf.org and click on the Coffee Chat link The Amy Roloff Charity Foundation (ARCF) recognizes Taylor Williams from AIM High Academy for outstanding achievement! She helped ARCF raise funds for building a well in Haiti. Way to go Taylor, kids helping kids!!!! A BIG THANKYOU for all of the wonderful fan letters, donors and volunteers; Amy Roloff Charity Foundation (ARCF) June 2010 mission in Haiti The Haiti episode generated many wonderful fan letters! WE so appreciate the support! The Amy Roloff Charity Foundation is a registered Non Profit 501 (c) (3) organization. All travel and expenses were paid by each individual that participated in the trip. Thank you from the ARCF Board of Directors to the following individuals and business that donated their time and resources. You truly made a difference! Portland Timbers 7th Generation Marriott: Lora Hatch BAM Marketing: Chase Wang Nike: Jason Mayden Advantage Office Suites: Kevin Ball, Rachelle Thayer United Concordia Dental: Andy Trinh Spot Color: Nichole Weber and Kris Travis I’m Thankful Network: Sue Lundquist Kaiser Permanente: Harilyn Dumancas Gary Eng: Pilots Neil Strandberg and Andy Odum Federal Express Ground: Lori Lavigne and Nancy Khut Colonial Travel: Louise Bird Kids helping Kids Penny Thornburg Heather Phillips Luyos: Rich and Heather Galekovich Frogtown: Philip Pelletier and Heather Christie FC Portland: Joe Wedding Merlo Foundation: Harry Merlo and Gary Maffei Friends of the Orphans: Jennifer Rayno, Katie Hultquist, Regional Director, Alfonso Leon, Father Rick Royal Caribbean: Captain Thore Thorolvsen “Oasis of the Seas”, John Weis Associate Vice President Private Destinations, Lauren Ordway Environmental Stewardship, Peter DeBoar Assistant Site Manager, David Southby, Ayanna and Savio Group Coordinators, Amy Northrup Business Development Manager, Lin Bowman Shoreside Group Representative Michelle Valle Rubio OA Shipboard Event Coordinator Marty Mioni Karen Holley Ben, Neysa,, Olivia and Allen Terry Gray Gary and Sharon Graalum Posted via email from Amy Roloff Charity Foundation
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Erniesgirl
Member
06-26-2006
| Friday, December 03, 2010 - 6:50 pm
Well, it's so sad it has to end. Monday is the series finale.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Saturday, December 04, 2010 - 6:16 am
I think I'm ready for the end.
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Saturday, December 04, 2010 - 6:37 am
I'm ready for it, too. The only super positive I saw this season, is that they FINALLY gave Molly some face time. She's such a great kid!
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