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Aus10
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09-28-2000

Tuesday, June 08, 2004 - 1:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
The Insider's report:

Please Date my Dad? or should it be "Somebody take my dad....please!" Chuck seemed to be a pretty cool dad to go along with the whole idea of his daughter's doing this for him, but I have to wonder what he really thought? TV face perhaps? Chuck likes em a little too young, IMHO, but to each his own. I did feel very sorry for him that his date cancelled on him if he really was excited about going......but what's with his cat?? That "Kitty" had the most confused look on her face when he's talking about getting lucky...Did she know something?

Casket selection for the lady. While I have the utmost respect for this administrator, I have to question the selection. Now please don't get me wrong, I like any other funeral professional like to see a family purchase the $$$ caskets for business reason's, but I have to question the reasoning for such an expensive casket at a graveside service where the turnout was very low. Not knowing this ladies financial circumstances maybe she had money to burn, or the administrator was doing her job almost too correctly, but believe me when I say, most decedent's don't know what casket you put them in. I know, I know, I'm sounding heart-less again, but in this business I've seen too many people go way out on a limb to put their loved ones in casket's they can't afford. And I've also seen people with more money than sense put their loved ones in the cloth covered cardboard box. There should be a little more thought to this. Use common sense, if your family can't afford it...don't do it. This lady didn't seem to sound like a lady who needed to be showy in the high $$$ casket.

Putting the pictures in.....yes, this is done quite frequently and in this circumstance I can see it...but something to remember folks...once it's in there, and the casket is sealed....it's there. There's no going back. My own grandmother (before I could talk to her) told them to put my grandfather's service medals in with him and now we all would love to have them back....

While you can't help be feel for the lady who passed knowing her situation and how lonely she must have been. And I am glad to see that she had someone who was helping with arrangements. It's just a shame that there are some folks who unfortunately, won't have that same option. Just makes me wonder where the "professional mourner's" were? You know....the little old lady, who smells like must, wear's the black pill box hat w/veil so you can't really see who she is, her black dress is now a odd shade of grey, she never signs the guest register, but she eats her fair share of food at the after recepion, and the whole time the family is asking "Who was that masked woman?" Don't laugh...she'll be at your service just as she'll be at mine. :-)

On a side note: I noticed the theme song from Family Plots in the movice "Blast from the Past" the other day. During the scene where Adam (Brendan Frazier) and Eve (Alicia Silverstone) go clubbing.


Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Tuesday, June 08, 2004 - 6:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Loved your thoughts Aus!! You could tell Shawna loved those pics and would have treasured them, it would have been nice if she could have kept them and let that lonely woman live on as the beautiful woman in the photo but I respect Shawna for following the wishes, just seemed like such a waste of a precious photo.

I felt so sorry for Chuck, I hope he is dating up a storm now and enjoying life, he is so sweet

Scorpiomoon
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06-06-2002

Tuesday, June 08, 2004 - 7:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
You know what the cool thing was about the reclusive woman's death? Ironically, she ended up not being alone. With her story and funeral preparations being shown on TV, in a sense, more people shared the experience than at a "normal" funeral people with friends and family have.

Maybe she didn't have anyone in her life, but, thanks to this show, she wasn't forgotten.

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Tuesday, June 08, 2004 - 8:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
aaahhh, I am glad you thought of that!

Broxi
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03-11-2004

Tuesday, June 08, 2004 - 8:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Scorpio you are so right. What a BEAUTIFUL thought!!!!

Watching2
Member

07-07-2001

Tuesday, June 08, 2004 - 10:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
That's a wonderful thought, Scorpio! You're so right. It makes it seem less sad now that I can think of it that way.

Scorpiomoon
Member

06-06-2002

Tuesday, June 08, 2004 - 11:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks guys! :-)

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Monday, June 14, 2004 - 9:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
LOL at Chucks X..'He's a good man but he's not my man!" LOL!!

I could have never dressed my mom for the funeral.

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Monday, June 14, 2004 - 9:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
This ep is hard for me...my Mom died 7 yrs ago this month(seems like yesterday sometimes)..watching Shawna talk about how much she loves her mom and crying at the thought of her dying..just really hit me hard.

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 6:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Where is everyone??? No one else watched last night??

Was tonight the last ep? ANy word on if they will do this again? Anyone know what kind of ratings this got?


Froggiegirl621
Member

02-14-2003

Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 6:50 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I watched last night Pamy! I really don't think last night was the last show...at least I hope not! I'm also crossing my fingers, toes, and eyes that they do a second season. I LOVE this show!!!!

Maybe someone else has more info.???


Essence
Member

01-12-2002

Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 7:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I recorded the later showing Pamy, there were so many shows on last night. I won't get to watch this episode until sometime tonight.

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 7:34 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Bet you can't watch it tonight either, Essence! Have you seen all the shows on tonight!!!!!

Texannie
Member

07-16-2001

Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 7:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I was so touched by how sweet and gentle and respectful Shawn was to the two daughters. I couldn't have dressed my mom either. I did get to spend alot of time with her, stroking her hair, just sitting with her waiting for the coroner to arrive, but she just looked like she was sleeping.

Loved the x's comment too. But she did kind of flip out over typing didn't she? Big help she turned out to be!

Essence
Member

01-12-2002

Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 7:46 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I know Pamy, lol. It's getting pretty bad. Hopefully I can get this one in when I get home from work. Luckily it's just a half hour show.

Watching2
Member

07-07-2001

Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 10:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Well now I know WHY my VCR came on while we were watching For Love or Money 2! Thank GOD!!!!!! I checked my tape early this a.m. to see what was on and I was so totally confused with all these new shows starting that I couldn't even remember what night this show was on. I was going to ask when Pamy made a comment, but then I was thinking - no - it's on tomorrow night! WRONG! There's enough on tonight - I have to think of a "plan of attack" for seeing everything!

Anyway, that episode was soooo touching! There is no way in the world I could dress my mom either. Then seeing Shonna talk about her mom had me in tears. Wow.. I sure hope this isn't the last show and I'm so happy my VCR had more sense than I did last night!! :-)

Max
Member

08-12-2000

Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 11:26 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I just love Shonna. :-)

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Saturday, June 19, 2004 - 11:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
My DH and DS went to a picnic today..in POWAY!!!!!! I told them to find Shonna and tell her we love her!!! LOL

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Sunday, June 27, 2004 - 9:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
New ep tomarrow!!!!

Behind Closed Doors
Tune In:
Monday, June 28 @ 9pm ET/PT

Tensions rise in the mortuary as Rick gives his fiancee, Melissa, an ultimatium--move in with him and commit fully to their relationship, or it's over. Rick lashes out at Shonna, Emily, and the other staffers as he nervously awaits Melissa's answer.

Froggiegirl621
Member

02-14-2003

Monday, June 28, 2004 - 6:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Oh good. I love this show!

Watching2
Member

07-07-2001

Monday, June 28, 2004 - 4:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hmmm.. I was thinking I was going to have to change my VCR since I wasn't sure if there were any new shows left and then I got an email there was a new one tonight, but...I just remembered the OTHER VCR!!!! LOL My kids are seriously thinking I have warped reality show problem. Wait until BB starts. heh heh

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Monday, June 28, 2004 - 6:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Where's Ryn?

Scorpiomoon
Member

06-06-2002

Monday, June 28, 2004 - 8:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
What do you guys think of Rick?

I have mixed feelings about him.

The way the show is edited, he comes across as a big teddy bear who is a bit rough around the edges.

But when I see him, I can't help but see him as a bit of a shyster. There's just something about him that doesn't seem right to me.

All the other people--including Chuck--seem to be really decent, good people. Rick doesn't have the same energy.

Did anyone noticed they are doing another season of Airline? Airline? I'd rather see another season of Family Plots than another 13 episodes about drunk, stupid people trying to get on a SW plane.

Willwillbee
Member

09-20-2001

Tuesday, June 29, 2004 - 2:00 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
July 4th A&E will have a marathon of this series to date from 7 - 10:30 pm cst and again 11 - 2:30 am cst.

Guinevere
Member

03-15-2001

Tuesday, June 29, 2004 - 3:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I have mixed feelings about Rick and Melissa both. I think Rick can be kind of a jerk (dragging Shonna - sp? - into his argument with Melissa was not cool), but I felt for him last night. Despite his protestations that Melissa loved him too, it seemed like a somewhat one-sided relationship.

There's something about Melissa that's kind of a turnoff. She strikes me as a user - why does she have Rick's credit cards? - and as someone who perhaps has gotten by on her looks (though I don't think she's as attractive as her younger sisters, and she looks waaay older to me). Shonna and Emily seem much more grounded, sincere and hard-working.