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Originally Posted by TxCloverAngel
well yesterday was the day I ran around town doing damage control.
I tell ya.... we earned every penny that we'll get out of this!
There is so much I want to tell y'all. But after going though all of this, I really don't want to take any chance of jeprodizing anything.
we really enjoyed the other family.
But... Hubby and I will no longer watch the show.
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I would simply imagine that having lived something, you no longer feel the need to watch it!
Glad you're home!
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09/06/06, 10:33 AM
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I hate reality TV shows with two exceptions. The wife swap and sometimes the nanny.
The difference in lifestyles is captivating to me.
I am sure dana is going to feel they edited something they shouldn't have or added something that would have been better left alone.
But all in all it will be fine. Your family and friends know the real you.
Can't wait to see the episode. Hubby grumbles but watch's with me most Mondays.
Ditto the reguest to start a new thread when you get the air date.
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09/06/06, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by wvpeach1963
I hate reality TV shows with two exceptions. The wife swap and sometimes the nanny.
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Ditto!
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09/06/06, 11:07 AM
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I'll start a new one as soo as I hear anything. so far it still looks like mid Oct.
they come the 17th for our update shoot. thats it 
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09/06/06, 11:17 AM
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oh... about the barn.
we have decided that we will not be using this $ for a barn, as much as we want one and need one.
We are going to be practical about it. (I know I know fun fun fun! lol)
I have been freaking out the past several months because we just don't bring in enough money each month .. I mean.. we bring in just enough. w/ no penny to spare or save at the end of each month.
I have been looking for part time work (there is none) I just needed to make about $550.00 per month.
I want to stay home w/ the kids.... but it was looking grim. my only option is full time work, or baby sitting again.... lets say I was burnt out on that one!
well....
If we use this money wisely I will be getting rid of almost $600.00 in bills per month!!!
Pay off the car **poof** one bill gone
pay off the fridge **poof** (had to to the rent to own thing when ours died YUCK)
buy a new washer & dryer (ours are over 20 yrs old and SUCK elec and run constantly.)
buy a new water heater (again not good on energy,, 7 people use a lot of hot water)
buy a water softener (we currently use Culligan $$$)
these aren't "fun" new things. but I figure it'll save us over $600 per month!!!!
Whoo hoo!!!!
barn will have to wait a little bit longer.
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09/06/06, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by TxCloverAngel
oh... about the barn.
we have decided that we will not be using this $ for a barn, as much as we want one and need one.
We are going to be practical about it. (I know I know fun fun fun! lol)
I have been freaking out the past several months because we just don't bring in enough money each month .. I mean.. we bring in just enough. w/ no penny to spare or save at the end of each month.
I have been looking for part time work (there is none) I just needed to make about $550.00 per month.
I want to stay home w/ the kids.... but it was looking grim. my only option is full time work, or baby sitting again.... lets say I was burnt out on that one!
well....
If we use this money wisely I will be getting rid of almost $600.00 in bills per month!!!
Pay off the car **poof** one bill gone
pay off the fridge **poof** (had to to the rent to own thing when ours died YUCK)
buy a new washer & dryer (ours are over 20 yrs old and SUCK elec and run constantly.)
buy a new water heater (again not good on energy,, 7 people use a lot of hot water)
buy a water softener (we currently use Culligan $$$)
these aren't "fun" new things. but I figure it'll save us over $600 per month!!!!
Whoo hoo!!!!
barn will have to wait a little bit longer.
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Sounds very wise. Now perhaps you can start to stash away a few $ here and there to save up for the barn 
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09/06/06, 12:15 PM
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buy a new water heater (again not good on energy,, 7 people use a lot of hot water)
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May I suggest, with 7 people, that you look into an instant water heater, also known as an "on demand" water heater?
Natural gas or propane, NOT electric. They will give endless hot water, and never heats water when you aren't using it.
More money up front, BIG BIG savings after that.
There are some with battery-operated electronic ignition, no standing pilot using gas. Ours never used up the batteries after over a year.
With no tank to corrode, they last longer too.
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09/06/06, 12:22 PM
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You know, TXClover, if you want to work and not go away, maybe you should try mystery shopping.
www.ga-mysteryshopper.com
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09/06/06, 12:56 PM
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Very wise to pay off the bills, this way you are paying yourself. A little bit of unsolicited advise, I second the hot water on demand. We just put a natural gas one in our home. More $ upfront, but saves in the long run. All the hot water you want and does not waste energy when not in use. Also, can't wait to see the episode.
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09/06/06, 01:06 PM
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If I am shopping for them, why would they need MY credit card number? Do you do this? What do they charge you for?
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09/06/06, 01:44 PM
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I have been thinking about the on demand water heater thing...
but. we have such terribly hard/metal-full well water... wouldnt the pipes clog easier?
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09/06/06, 03:55 PM
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If you buy a water softner anyways it should remove anything that would be overly damaging to a HWOD (Hot Water On Demand) unit.
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09/06/06, 08:59 PM
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Happiness is Homemade
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Kenefick Texas
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UPDATE****
our episode should air on Oct 16th on ABC
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09/07/06, 08:55 AM
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I've marked it on my calendar! Thanks for the update.
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09/07/06, 09:47 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
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My wife and I have also marked our calendar.
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