Homesteaders on TV (Wife Swap)

TxCloverAngel · #41 07/27/06, 05:18 AM

I was thinking about that Angie.
I did list my morning & nighttime quiet time and said this is usually where I spend it. I'll leave the info. I agree.. she could learn alot here!

TxCloverAngel · #42 07/27/06, 06:10 AM

whoo hooo!
it is sooo foggy here this morning....
maybe that'll help make my poor wet/muddy/dirty looking critters look better for the filming??
lol
I swear.... They did get my place at its worst ever!
mud/water/mud/rain... oooh what fun.

I'm just gonna wait for animal control come to check on my poor sickly looking animals after it airs lol!
My plan to show off my feather babies did not work!

MorrisonCorner · #43 07/27/06, 06:16 AM

I'd like to point out that the premise that the "other woman" will have a spoiled, bad, family is probably not the way she sees her family. She probably loves them and thinks of herself as giving them lots of oppotunities to explore the arts, culture.. something. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing even if you personally don't happen to value the ballet.

AND, in my experience, even the "best" kids tend to act out when their world is turned upside down... think "substitute teacher..." which would tend to make for good TV. Naturally they don't leave the cameras running for 6-8 months, long enough for everyone to adjust to a new system of values and doing. Who knows? This woman might, given enough time, become competent at the things you do as a matter of reflex.

And our country pumpkin here might learn to hail a cab in Manhattan with apomb. She might learn to like facials.

Anything is possible.

TxCloverAngel · #44 07/27/06, 06:26 AM

I agree MorrisonCorner,
Thats one thing they keep asking.. will you have any problems voicing your opinions & critiquing the other family?
I told them. Nope I wont have a problem telling them what I think, but they need to know that if they are looking for a nasty country woman they came to the wrong place. I believe I can get my ideals across without being nasty or attacking the other family. I don't expect them to be like we are here (what fun would that be?). I plan to keep an open mind to an extent.. I only hope they do the same.. and if they dont? Well, lets just say we may bave a better show that I think! lol
We redneck Mamas have a way of getting things through thick skulls. lol

I know that they will edit it for entertainment purposes, they will pick and choose select statements that can be taken as harsh or extreme, or dramatic w/o showing the conversation leading up to it. I mean they filmed 7 hours yesterday.. and then 10 more days.. its an hour long show.. they can't show it all.

But as long as we know this going in..
we know it wont show everything and expect things to be selected for entertainment qualities and out of context to a point, we'll be ok.

I , quite frankly, think its hilarious!! very surreal

halfpint · #45 07/27/06, 07:44 AM

This will be awesome, probably the only TV show I will watch this year! Make sure you let us know when it is on, what network will it be on?
Dawn

TxCloverAngel · #46 07/27/06, 07:58 AM

here its on at 7pm Monday nights on ABC.

Keeping fingers crossed here

MarleneS · #47 07/27/06, 08:03 AM

This is exciting for all of us, so great to be able to have an inside look on how it's done and what it's really like from the start. Thanks TxCloverAngel

Just be yourself and try to have a good time. Sounds like you've already got the right attitude - not taking anything personally, and realizing they are looking for entertainment value not world changing events.

Can't wait to see where you get to go, and what new stuff you will learn while there.

Hugs
Marlene

Topaz Farm · #48 07/27/06, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by TxCloverAngel

small world!! It seems that I spent every Sat Morning in New Caney during football season! (seems like all my sons games were there! lol)

Nice to "meet-cha"!!!

OMGosh, every once in awhile the bug bites me to want to move back to East Texas, but then I think about the bugs, humidity and snakes and I'll stay here. Been away from the humidity too long. But I do miss the pine trees.

turtlehead · #49 07/27/06, 08:18 AM

I wouldn't worry about the mud etc. at all. Sure we all want our homes and critters and families to be shown at their best but really, for this show, seeing the reality of rain and mud (or snow or whatever) just drives the reality of country life home.

We don't get TV so whoever tapes this please announce it here 'cause I'd love to have a copy of the one show.

EasyDay · #50 07/27/06, 08:21 AM

Better work on your roping and hog-tying skills. As others have pointed out, you just KNOW the "other" kids are gonna be spoiled rotten city kids with no sense of responsiblity. I think that just because they love to put opposites together on that show.

So, rope 'em, hog tie 'em till their new chores are done. Show 'em how it's done without a hired housekeeper, etc.

And, for the amusement of your friends here on HT, PLEASE accept jassytoo's offer of the stubborn goat! That would be TOO FUNNY! PLEEEEASE?

TexasArtist · #51 07/27/06, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by TxCloverAngel

heres a thought....
anybody wanna donate a milk goat? then we can watch her learn to milk??? lol wishful thinking lol

What are you tryin to do?!?!?! get arrested for cruelty to animals.

If you can try and find out when you'll be on I'll try and head over to my parents to watch. I don't have a t.v. so I need to know in advance.

susieM · #52 07/27/06, 08:48 AM

If your house gets a new wife, then where do you go?

TxCloverAngel · #53 07/27/06, 09:03 AM

I wont know where I'm going till I get there.
the way the show works is like this....

A wife and I swap places, she gets to come here and be the wife/mom of this house & I go to her house and be their new wife/mom.
the first half of the week, the new wives must follow the rules/schedule of the normal mother.
The next part of the week the new mom gets to change things to the way she would run the family.

interesting. lol

Cashs Cowgirl · #54 07/27/06, 09:12 AM

When I had cable I loved to watch this show. It was most enlightening and made me realize how great my kids are (although on TV I'm sure it'd look like I had a whiney emotional girl and a buck-naked tree peein' country boy

)

Let us know when it gets close to airing time! I can't wait!

Lynne · #55 07/27/06, 09:13 AM

Like everyone else here I would like to know when it airs, if it airs. Would be very interesting to see some fluff bunny doing your work and you tring to lead her life. Keep us informed please.

Topaz Farm · #56 07/27/06, 09:16 AM

Would someone clear something up for me. I was under the impression that it was a two week stay. First week everything stays the same, next week the new wife gets to change things.

Is it just one week? and they just kinda lead us to believe it is two weeks. I haven't watched it in awhile, but I swear they say *two* weeks.

Christina R. · #57 07/27/06, 09:30 AM

Congratulations on this opportunity!!! We'll be rooting for you and praying for you as all this progresses. Your attitude is great, so I'm sure you will have a blast no matter what comes your way.

TxCloverAngel · #58 07/27/06, 10:47 AM

I think it used to be 2 weeks. they film for 10 days, but the swap only lasts for 7 days. Might be different than it used to be.

Topaz Farm · #59 07/27/06, 10:58 AM

Maybe they thought that 2 weeks was just a little too long.

I watched a few that sure got ugly.

jnap31 · #60 07/27/06, 11:05 AM

I am so happy for you! I sure hope you can find a milk goat or cow to borrow that would be really great. Would someone tape the show for me and send a tape? I will pay your cost of tape and shipping.