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Archive through March 21, 2004

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Upstate
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01-16-2004

Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 8:17 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
i just checked for next monday and tuesday and i don't see the show. does anyone know when it will be on? thanks!

Littlec
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11-14-2003

Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 8:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
upstate, I went to the official site and it looks as if they are going to repeat last nights episode on monday march 22 with the finale on tuesday march 23 same time 11pm I think thats eastern time.

Upstate
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01-16-2004

Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 10:16 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
thanks so much littlec!

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 10:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I fell asleep right when they were saying goodbye to their friends and family and then I woke up when they were voting. I missed Flor's speech so I guess I will catch it again on Sunday. I'm betting it's Viveca who wins but you never know with these shows!

Upstate
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01-16-2004

Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 12:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
flor threatened the 2 girls that if they didn't vote for her. she would vote for mike as part of the jury. i really don't see her voting for mike but ya never know.


Wink
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10-06-2000

Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 1:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
If this show follows other reality show patterns it stands to reason that Mike, who has been edited as such a villain throughout, will win. It seems he was as disliked as Flor so the fact he managed to survive for the finale is in his favour. I'd vote for him just based on his dimples alone.

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 2:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
You could tell that Naomi was hurt by Mike picking Viveca. I can understand that , she thought they were friends and I think Mike cares about her but they are playing the game and he knows he wouldn't have a chance against her. Viveca and Naomi would both do well having Mike with them. This is why I can not go on these kind of shows because I would care about someone and I would end up being the Colby and losing because I didn't take the person I could win against.

Kappy
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06-29-2002

Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 11:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I'm glad Mike stayed and Flor is gone. But I do feel for Naomi. She was shocked during jury deliberation to find out that Viveca had been approached by both red hats to make a deal. But I also understand Mike's reasoning.

Littlec ~ I couldn't follow what Viveca was saying because it always seemed to contradict the last thing she had said. I thought she said something to the effect of using the house to show people what circus life is like. I wasn't sure if she meant something like a training camp or what. But then again I could swear she made it out as if her and boyfriend live very poorly in NYC and yet it sounded last night like they "own" their apartment, not rent, which means they aren't doing too shabby if it's in Manhattan. But then I'm having a hard time believing any of their stories. I think that's what I like about Mike ~ what you see is exactly what you get and he'a nor making any pretenses about anything.

Dynair
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01-06-2004

Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 1:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Oh my gosh--I have missed everything! My daughter came into town for Spring break, and we've been so busy that I missed the last show. Thank you, everyone, for posting and catching me up. It sounds like Flor's out, and for that alone I am happy!

It seems there was a twist--so Mike & Viveca are left. I'll throw in with Mike for the reasons stated by other posters. He is what he is, and at heart an irresponsible but well-meaning guy. I actually think he'll grow up to be a good man, and hopefully the house will help. I've always found Viveca self centered, unsympathetic and coldly analytical in her approach to people around her. Kappy had a good insight--she does seem to say something at one moment and another thing the next.

Dynair
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01-06-2004

Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 1:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Also--just have to add that I was so hoping for Naomi. I really wish her well! And also the same wishes to Rochelle. They were both my favorite players.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 6:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I wonder if Mike could actually afford the taxes.. not just property but the income tax on receiving that house, cars, furniture.. I'd hate to have such a house built in my neighborhood if it was just going to be used for a party place, but most times when houses are won, they are sold by the winner because of the taxes due.

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 6:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I didn't even think of the taxes. Can you imagine what they are going to be on 2 cars, furniture , house and land?

Kappy
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06-29-2002

Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 10:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Re: taxes ~ Good point, Seamonkey. I was thinking he could buy a nearby bar and work it as the main bartender to pay the yearly property taxes.

Cathie
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08-16-2000

Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 10:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Maybe that's why they are giving two cars--sell one to pay the taxes...

Cathie
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08-16-2000

Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 10:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I wonder what the final jury ceremony will be--will each juror get to ask questions similar to Survivor finals? I can see Flor and Matt throwing some pretty tough questions.

I think Matt and Tony will support Vivica for sure, since they will want vengance for Mike being saved over them at the banishment ceremones. Sherril will probably go with Viv, too, but Flor and Naomi are too unpredictable for me. Will Flor stick to her promise to vote against Viv since she didn't save her? Will Naomi want pay-back for Mike dropping her? It should be interesting!

Any guesses as to how much $$ the 2nd place winner gets from Lending Tree??? Hopefully, it will be more than $10,000.

Upstate
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01-16-2004

Friday, March 19, 2004 - 3:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
i wonder since the winner worked/built the house if that can be used as a legal way around paying taxes on "winning" the house. just a thought. if not how many of the contestants would of been in the position to pay income tax on a house, 2 cars and the contents? i have a feeling not many. but i guess you could get a loan/mortgage against the value of the home in order to pay off the tax.

Dynair
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01-06-2004

Friday, March 19, 2004 - 8:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Upstate--good question.

Just out of curiousity, will the winner have to pay a large initial tax on the value of the house, cars etc,. and thereafter an annual property tax? I wonder if the value is considered a "gift" or more like "unearned income". ( I just rewrote my will this year, so my mind is swimming with legal technicalities which only my lawyer understands.) Just curious, because if the value is taxed, this could be a large sum for the winner to come up with.

Dipo
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04-23-2002

Friday, March 19, 2004 - 9:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Dynair, if it is treated as normal winnings, it will be taxed HARD. But someone mentioned the fact that they helped build the house, so they might get a break there. The furnishings and cars will be a big hit. I suspect that some of the stuff will have to be sold to make the payment. I don't know if the IRS will be there to "take" the money right away, they might give them till the end of the year, but if I was there I would certainly be talking to a tax lawyer asap.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Saturday, March 20, 2004 - 4:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I think there will be some taxes involved.. perhaps not for "labor" tho.

The HGTV dream house hasn't been kept yet.. to be seen for the recent winners.. but previous houses have been sold by the winners.

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Saturday, March 20, 2004 - 4:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
It might be harder to part with a house that you have put so much effort into. Of course, taxes could make you part with anything real fast!

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Saturday, March 20, 2004 - 10:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
If the person could get a job, or rent it out then they could get a loan for the amount of the taxes an insurance..

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Saturday, March 20, 2004 - 10:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Also, are they paid for being on the show? They could save that to help pay.

Cathie
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08-16-2000

Saturday, March 20, 2004 - 11:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Does anyone know the schedule for the final show? According to my cable on-screen schedule it looks like they will re-show last Tuesday's episode this Monday and show the final episode on Tuesday. Can anyone confirm this?

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Saturday, March 20, 2004 - 11:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
The finale is Tuesday night.

Tweety
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04-14-2003

Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 12:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
An ideal scenario. Mike wins the house, resumes his "friendship" with Naomi and "settles down" with her in the house. A happy ending for all.
Maybe they even discussed this possibility before she left.

I hope Vivica doesn't win.