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Mizinvanccouver
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02-22-2003

Tuesday, September 14, 2004 - 9:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Ok I just finished watching...

I would have delegated some of the money to Rodney's career search/education.

I can't believe she loves Rodney so much, it's like she just wants to feel needed. Bizarre!

I didn't think it was her place to tell the wealthy families son he could have a dog.

The wealthy mom, wow she really thinks she's all that and a bag of chips! Her husband didn't seem half bad at the end when he gave Drew a hug.

Anyway..still glad I'm single!

Time to watch BB5!



Rslover
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11-19-2002

Wednesday, September 15, 2004 - 10:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I thought she was going to delegate some money for Rodney for some job training too. I cracked up when Jen made a comment about not being materialistic and implying she was the happier one. Funny, how it doesn't seem to bother her that her husband is unemployed, does nothing in the house, and they have to live off her mother-in-law!

Lori
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04-18-2003

Wednesday, September 15, 2004 - 11:20 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Rodney definitely needed some $ towards job training or further schooling...then again who knows if he would have used it! Finding the men in these trades are horrible while the women are much nicer. Both men need to take a course in "manners" and how to treat a guest in their home!

Chieko
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11-20-2003

Wednesday, September 15, 2004 - 1:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Jen might become a little more materialistic if every thing wasn't being provided for her by her mother. They live in a very nicely decorated house with a swimming pool, hot tub and trampoline in the back yard. They ought to move out and give poor mother a break and see what is means to be self sufficient. Jen may become a little more "materialsitic." And poor Kathy is just in so much denial. She really did seem to feel that she and her life was quite superior to most everyone else. Drew and the family really do need some counseling. Drew is a terrific drama queen and having a really hard time expressing and feeling comfortable with his real self and in the mean time the rest of the family has to suffer through his poor behavior. He has to be made to feel safe and comfortable within his own family but not tread on everyone else's emotional health, in the meantime. Kathy has to get over herself. I got tired of hearing how much she works, she has some real self confidence issues herself.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Wednesday, September 15, 2004 - 1:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I thought it was typical that Drew whined about the kick boxing lessons. He is only interested in things that interest him and in creating a scene. I do think that he and his father need an activity that they can do together...it is just too bad that Drew isn't open to doing something on his father's turf...only on his.

I will bet (and this is just speculation of course) that Kathy likes having Drew as her confidante and ally in that house. She has her child and Dad has his.

Native_texan
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08-24-2004

Wednesday, September 15, 2004 - 3:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
If I was Drew, I would jump at the kickboxing lessons. He could accidentally get a few jabs in at dad. I think it was sad that he could see the facade that his family presented to the public. He sounded so lonely.

Arthur surprised me when he had dinner with Jen. He looked as though he was actually taking in what she said. He also seemed to be making an effort at the end of the show with Drew.

What I find amazing is that all of these moms we have seen on this show think they have the perfect family. Do you think that could be the wife/mom survival instinct? If so, I'm doomed.

Rodney can't get a job out in the big world by himself because Jen would not be there to take him to the bathroom.

Did anyone see how excited Betty was about the - was it $10K or $20K? - down payment for their own house.

Rslover
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11-19-2002

Wednesday, September 15, 2004 - 3:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yes, Betty was grinning from ear to ear!

Mizinvanccouver
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02-22-2003

Wednesday, September 15, 2004 - 4:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I thought it was great Betty also got..what was it...$10k?? for a trip to Europe...loved it!

How about when the son got computer, schooling ect...and then the Rodney only got $1,000. lol Well it was payback time...he was really disrespectful to Kathy.

Beachcomber
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08-26-2003

Wednesday, September 15, 2004 - 7:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Can someone please tell me where they sell jetskis for $500? Does that come with an engine?

Potted_plant
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08-29-2001

Wednesday, September 15, 2004 - 10:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I gained more respect for Rich Dad towards the end, at least he was trying to reach out to Drew.
I thought the money was pretty well allocated. I think poor Dad needs a good swift kick up the rear end, & get his butt in motion. He should be working......Rich Mom was right about that. Jen seems like such a nice lady, & I am sure she loves Rodney a lot, but she needs to tell him "get a job"

Lurkin
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02-15-2002

Thursday, September 16, 2004 - 1:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Beach, that is what my husband and I were saying. That was a unrealistic amount . Did they have somewhere to ride them and transport them??

And the 4000 for a trip to disney for 4 isnt happening either.

Native_texan
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08-24-2004

Thursday, September 16, 2004 - 1:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
What about the $5,000 Jen allocated to Kathy for plastic surgery and the look on Kathy's face? I think that was a bit presumptuous on her part. I'm hoping someone told Jen that was something Kathy would like to do.

It would be interesting to know what Drew wrote in his letter to Jen. I thought that was very sweet on his part. And judging by the number of pages I saw of the letter Jen wrote to the family, I don't think we heard half of it.

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Thursday, September 16, 2004 - 3:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I wanted to know about Drew's letter too. I forgot about the plastic surgery. That was weird, really weird.

Chieko
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11-20-2003

Wednesday, September 22, 2004 - 9:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
This week's families seemed less controversial to me. I really did like both of them. The purple walls in the living room were a little too much for me, though.

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Thursday, September 23, 2004 - 6:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Seems like the kids are in the spotlight more than any of the other episodes.

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Thursday, September 23, 2004 - 8:29 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Oprah will be having the moms on from the ABC series of this show. I forget what the name of it is, Wife Swap? Anyways, I think they are on tomorrow-Friday. They are having an episode on sunday night and then the regular night is Wednesday (I think). Might not be Weds.

I wonder how different this will be from Trading Spouses.

Cricket
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08-05-2002

Thursday, September 23, 2004 - 10:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks for the spoil, Julie. From the descriptions and previews, it looks about the same as Trading Spouses.

Not liking this week's episode of Trading Spouses. Neither Mom is that interesting.

Ketchuplover
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08-30-2000

Sunday, September 26, 2004 - 7:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Just saw a kangaroo in a house!

Reader234
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08-13-2000

Sunday, September 26, 2004 - 7:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
what is the reward for the abc people? at least in the fox families they could say 7 days, $50,000... now I just said this to dh, and well, lets just say he aint buyin selling out our family for 7G's a day! (yeah dh!)

Reader234
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08-13-2000

Sunday, September 26, 2004 - 7:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
BTW Julie, I saw Oprah and 2 families, did you? They werent the same families that are on tonight, it was amazing how the dairy farmer (I give so much credit to farmers btw) who broke down, but did he realize how his fammily was perceived as being used as "slave" labor?

Marysafan
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08-07-2000

Sunday, September 26, 2004 - 8:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I enjoyed tonight's episode of "Wife Swap". I found it interesting that the "uptight" wife was able to learn from the experience and make changes to improve her family life. While the other wife chose to be insulted and not only wouldn't open herself up to making any changes, but rather became even more convinced of how wonderful she was. It's too bad, because her family is the real loser. Maybe after it airs, she will see some things she could improve...but I doubt it.

Hippyt
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06-15-2001

Sunday, September 26, 2004 - 8:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
It was a wallaby,KL. This show was interesting. Interesting, and maybe not in a good way.

Lkunkel
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10-29-2003

Sunday, September 26, 2004 - 11:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
The reward for the ABC show is personal growth. No money purportedly exchanges hands.

I did find that I liked the pace of this one much better. It's editing is better, you actually see them setting up new rules and taking charge, and,in general, it is just so much better edited.

I like that there is a face-to-face meeting with BOTH spouses present. That strikes me as important.

I'll continue to watch it. I am glad they wrap up the family in one episode and the couple meet. I wasn't thrilled when she got rid of the animals--especially the boy's parrot--but at least it wasn't permanent. I wonder how much boarding cost.

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Monday, September 27, 2004 - 6:33 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
FYI for everyone, the show that was on last night on ABC was WifeSwap, not Trading Spouses.

I wish WifeSwap were two hours long like TS is. Mary, I totally agree with you about Bambi-she totally closed her mind. At least the cleaner mom did loosen up. I loved how she was with the cat by the end.

I'm sure the boarding was expensive, but I don't think that matters.

I am a total animal lover, but even i thought 25+ was too much. It wouldn't have been so bad if the animals were housebroken. I think they should get rid of any animal (like a prairie dog and wallaby) if they can't housebreak it.

I also think they kids should have a set bedtime.

The 2 year old looked a lot older. maybe it was the wild hair.

Woofy
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08-09-2001

Monday, September 27, 2004 - 8:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Drinking coffee though straws!

Oh My GAWD!