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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Tuesday, November 09, 2004 - 7:19 am
I still can't believe she made them give $5,000 to a church that they don't go to. And the $3 and $2 was just unbelievable. I felt bad for the blond in the beginning but not at the end.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Tuesday, November 09, 2004 - 7:25 am
It wasn't even $5 and $3. It was $2 for the Ben and $3 for Nikki. Yes, the family got to keep all of it. They were to tithe $5000, spend $12,000 on home improvement, $3,500 on cars, $500 for 12 dates (once a month) and the rest (about 27,000) to spend anyway they want.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, November 09, 2004 - 7:27 am
I am still confused. If they get to keep the money (except for the tithe) why was everyone so appalled??
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Tuesday, November 09, 2004 - 7:36 am
I cracked up when Colleen said something about how she didn't quilt so she couldn't share that with her kids, but what she could do was show her kids the homeless or kids who had no food. WHAT? When Colleen said she could tell if it was 1000. or 10.00 for the kids, I bet she was HOPING it said $10.00. At the end of Colleen's letter to the Norton family,she said "I hope you always stay friends," which I thought was funny....
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Tuesday, November 09, 2004 - 7:37 am
They were/are appalled that Colleen would give the kids $2 and $3 a week. That is a measley amount of money...
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Tuesday, November 09, 2004 - 7:39 am
especially considering it is coming out of $50,000.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, November 09, 2004 - 7:54 am
I still don't get it, isn't the family getting the money? LOL Was it just that she said the small amount? was it one of those 'it's the thought that matters'???
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Roppiepie
Member
05-06-2004
| Tuesday, November 09, 2004 - 9:32 am
I feel like my posts are written in invisible ink. Not that what I have to say is so earth shaking, but I want feedback. I try to give feedback to other posters, but sometimes I feel like my post is the cheese, and the cheese stands alone.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, November 09, 2004 - 10:12 am
Roppiepie, I know what you mean, I feel that way sometimes too! LOL Your assessment is right on imho.
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Roppiepie
Member
05-06-2004
| Tuesday, November 09, 2004 - 10:29 am
Thank you, Texannie! It took me so long to stop lurking and start posting, I guess I'm just too sensitive sometimes. I've got to simmer down! Thanks for posting after me, I'll try to soldier on!!!
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Tuesday, November 09, 2004 - 10:32 am
Texannie, the dark haired mom gave each kid $1000 to spend any way they like, now compare this to $3 and $2 per week for the kids to spend any way they like. That is what's appalling(sp). And yes they do get the rest of the money to spend any way they like but that means the parents get to spend it any way they like, not the kids getting to splurge on something they want.
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Kep421
Member
08-11-2001
| Tuesday, November 09, 2004 - 10:37 am
Hey Roppiepie I understand what your saying, but most people don't reply to posts that they are in total agreement with. So when your feeling cheesy and alone, just chalk it up to everyone agreeing with you!!!! The Power of CHEESE!!!
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Conejo
Member
08-23-2002
| Tuesday, November 09, 2004 - 10:41 am
My guess is that both families get $50,000 to do whatever they want with it. I don't think the network is going to spend any more money 'watching' them to see how they spent the money. JMO......Unless they plan on doing a follow up show.
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Yankee_in_ca
Member
08-01-2000
| Tuesday, November 09, 2004 - 10:42 am
Roppiepie -- I agree with what Kep421 says. If someone reads what you post, and thinks it's sensible, most often they won't answer you directly, but will continue the conversation with their thoughts. And you're not alone -- I've been posting and being ignored for four years now! LOL. I'm a glutton for punishment.
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Kep421
Member
08-11-2001
| Tuesday, November 09, 2004 - 10:44 am
I think what's appalling is that that <blonde> mom spent an entire week with that family and didn't even TRY to understand who they are and what they are about. I know she had the best intentions, but she was SO self absorbed, she had no clue as to what was or was not appropriate money wise. I felt bad for her because she really doesn't get it!!! She can see, feel or sense something is wrong in her relating to others, but has no clue its her!!! Someone needs to allocate some of her money to buy her a clue!! No wait...make that several clues!!! <QT>
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, November 09, 2004 - 11:10 am
Kep said Hey Roppiepie I understand what your saying, but most people don't reply to posts that they are in total agreement with. So when your feeling cheesy and alone, just chalk it up to everyone agreeing with you!!!! The Power of CHEESE!!! LOVE YOUR ASSESSMENT OF THE SITUATION!!!! LOL kep also said felt bad for her because she really doesn't get it!!! She can see, feel or sense something is wrong in her relating to others, but has no clue its her!!! Someone needs to allocate some of her money to buy her a clue!! No wait...make that several clues!!! you and I are really clicking today. she totally knows something isn't right, but can't figure out what it is!
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Tuesday, November 09, 2004 - 11:38 am
re invisible ink posts... I've decided that I post more to get an emotion out of my system, and yet I am surprised when someone makes a comment to a post of mine... because I guess I'm sure I do post in invisble ink!! I wonder if Colleen's dh is usually that emotional. I wondered about all the crosses in their homes, I also have crosses on my walls, as a quiet reminder for me. I really think that he had a wonderful experience, saying as the taxi pulled away "she was a nice woman"... Did anyone else see the tremendous change in the behavior of the kids? The youngest boy esp? And when the mom met with Colleen, she said that Colleen needed help "Esp with discipline, and she would get it from her dh" of course when she got home her response was "nothing has changed" RE the money to the kids. The Tenn family must have discussed this experience before participating, and the money must have factored into the descion, knowing that each child was also sacrificing they may have told them they would receive $1,000 to spend, based on their thoughts that they would have the $50,000 in the bank... So I saw the son sacrifice his beloved rag dog, cry in his room, and then come out and try... the daughter didnt she say she was doing more housework with Colleen around? I loved the posts on her maturity level, she did come across as very responsible... Colleen's point I think that the allowance for $3 or $2 may have been based on the fact they wouldnt have a place to spend it? Or how her kids spent allowance? $1,000 is a lot, but if they are given that amount and taught to save, or more then spend it on candy or junk food... its just hard telling what the background is for that money descion... As for the quilt , wasnt it telling when the daughter said her mom would be upset at the use of glitter? So TN mom did mention that, and asked Colleen to use that as a reminder of how much her kids loved Colleen? And what was the dad's reaction? He couldnt believe how the kids chose such special items to cut up and give to their mom! They could've picked any shirt, or animal, but they picked ones they truly loved!! Again, I think dad had several wonderful moments!!
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Hippyt
Member
06-15-2001
| Tuesday, November 09, 2004 - 12:59 pm
Well,at least the blonde mom realized she blew it with giving the kids those measly allowances.
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Roppiepie
Member
05-06-2004
| Tuesday, November 09, 2004 - 1:50 pm
Thanks everyone for helping me to snap out of it! Kep, you always make me laugh! Reader, you too! Texannie and Yankee, thanks to all of you for the reality check! So, if I'm going to get cheesy, next time I'll bring along some w(h)ine for everyone!!!
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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Tuesday, November 09, 2004 - 4:13 pm
ROTFL Roppiepie, I get steamed when people read my posts and respond to it. mind you, I usually get NEGATIVE feedback LOL. *** Pertaining to this show, the blonde woman didnt seem to have a clue that her behaviour was not acceptable. I shudder when someone does the old 'we'll be buddies' routine with the kids yet doesnt notice THEY arent interested LOL. I truly think the Blonde mom had a serious problem. Crosses all over the house and her bizarre interjections about Jesus when conversing. To FORCE the other household into Titheing was incredibly shocking to me. I did not hear her say that they were going to donate $5000 of their OWN money to the church.....I truly feel this woman was detacted from her family and was one of the most self centred moms I have seen on the show. Vanity and the love of money is frowned upon in the Bible yet here is a blonde with packed on makeup wearing expensive clothes / sunglasses TRYING to be an example??? I hate hypocrisy. Anyways, dark haired mom was beautiful inside and out. I only hope that the blonde mom doesnt have jealousy about the time her husband spent with this woman. I truly feel this is an unhappy marriage. The country couple were so much in love compared to the city people. In my opinion.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Tuesday, November 09, 2004 - 5:18 pm
Oh I forgot to mention how hysterically funny I thought the blond womans family was when they first met the dark haired mom. I thought the sister was on something lol.
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Upstate
Member
01-16-2004
| Tuesday, November 09, 2004 - 5:30 pm
the blond moms luggage alone would of been grocery money for us for a couple of months. don't get me wrong i love to have things too. probably because i grew up so poor. but from what the husband was saying they were close to losing EVERYTHING. even though he got the investment he needed. they still need to down size and get a less expensive home. inless they're so over mortgaged they can't even do that right now. but if they can. they should. but having said that i really liked the blond women's kids. i thought they were much friendlier. that says a lot for parenting. while i thought the other family the son especially was a grown baby. the daughter could of been a bit warmer. but when she came down wearing the clothes blond mom bought just to please her that was very nice. with editing you just know there is more there. the show is trying to sell us on it. but over all they are all good people. imho 
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Beachcomber
Member
08-26-2003
| Tuesday, November 09, 2004 - 5:42 pm
Ha, I forgot about the bizarro sister and mom who conveniently forgot about Colleen being away and dropping by!! So much for their 15 minutes of fame. I think the country family did the best they could with Colleen. I can't imagine being a teenage girl and having a strange woman drag me around town and forcing the whole clothes/makeup/nail experience on me. Then to come to the parade and scream my name so that everyone in a 40 mile radius could hear. For a teenager, that is the ultimate "crawl in a hole and die in front of your friends" moment.
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Chieko
Member
11-20-2003
| Tuesday, November 09, 2004 - 8:39 pm
Upstate, you say the friendliness the CA kids exhibited says a lot about parenting but I think it may have said a lot about their interaction with the other mother. The country mother was a much warmer and more accepting person that was probably easy to relate to where as CA mother was in her own little world. Ben so much wanted to help with the dinner preparations and she couldn't see beyond her own agenda to make him feel comfortable and helpful. Then she complained to the camera that no one was appreciating her. I see the children's behavior as a response to the person they were interacting with. How can you force another family to tithe? That is outrageous and $2.00 a week would maybe buy a piece of pizza after school one day a week. How can anyone think $2.00 a week is a treat?
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Cathie
Member
08-16-2000
| Tuesday, November 09, 2004 - 9:01 pm
I think Kep hit the nail on the head... "Someone needs to allocate some of her money to buy her a clue!! We replayed the last part of the show and were more amazed at Colleen saying that deciding how to spend the TN family's $$ was a no-brainer, but maybe she was the right person to make a no-brain decision...oops, self inflicted slap on the wrist for me 
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