Watch Blog Cabin, Enter Blog Cabin
Hello Ever-Loving Bloggers!
So I have to share with you some thoughts I had about watching Blog Cabin 2008 last night (I missed the premiere while traveling – a fireable offense, right?). I thought they were great episodes – what about John DiResta from Hammered trying to get up that ladder? And Matt Blashaw, our new host of Deconstruction – I loved the enthusiasm he brought to the Cabin.
I admit it – I’m a huge fan of movie mistakes, so I couldn’t help but notice when one of the twins, Chris, checked his watch when he found out the stone masons weren’t showing … but there was no watch on his wrist (anybody else catch that one?). Then the ballistics potato test? Outrageous. You know you are in Tennessee when the potato cannon comes out!
Okay, so maybe I’m biased, I work here. But you, fellow viewers and bloggers, don’t. So tell me what you thought about the show. And don’t forget, you should enter the Blog Cabin Giveaway every single day. Keep your eyes peeled for our 360-degree online tour (take a look at the 2007 Blog Cabin) - our web designers are pouring sweat over hot computers to deliver this stunning tour before August is a memory.
Cheers and have a great weekend,
Watson, DIYnetwork.com Manager
P.S. My long-awaited vacation to New York City recently has precluded me from responding personally to your comments – now that I’m back, I hope to change that.
Watson my dear friend,
My blog didn’t get posted yesterday. I’m curious how networks choose a potential winner from email addresses. I’m sure millions have entered. The home is beautiful and I’d like to think that I could be the one to “Waltz my way into Tennessee”. That song was my parents favorite and I’ve only been there one time. The Smokey mountains are incredible…especially in the fall. So, please try and answer to the best of your knowlege. Also, I mentioned that if you needed any help with clean up or anything, I’m there. That would make a great story.
Watson: Hello Carole, I am familiar with the process. Essentially, all email addresses are entered into a massive database. This database can tell when someone tries to enter more than once per day. Once the addresses are vetted and the list is compiled, the entry is selected randomly. Anyone who mails in an entry is also entered into this database, so a snail mail entry has the same shot as an email entry. This is a gross generalization, but be reassured it is very fair. Cheers!
Watson, glad to have you back. I hope your vacation was restful as well as fun.
A.Muse, so sorry to hear about your accident and the loss of Hercules. What a brave dog he was. May God comfort you and give you good health.
I’m awaiting news about last nights show. Carrie, where are you?
Mary from Texas, loved the horse game! I haven’t gotten more than 500 points yet:)
Hi Watson,
I love the blog cabin episodes!!! The creativity, comedy, and personalities of everyone are a treat. Thanks for all you have done and will do. The blog cabin is a great representation of what happens when good people come together.
Hi Wats,
Hope you had a great time on your trip to NYC. You will have to fill us in on some things you did on your trip. Maybe some really good places to eat. etc…
Misty&Rich, and Heading South,
I got special permission from our friend Mary to share this with you today. Hope you have fun! Misty&Rich, I hope no Alligators will float into your pool from all the rain. Maybe a Manatee would be an interesting and fun surprise to find in your pool though. Oh, here it that fun thing to share with you and everyone here:
http://horseridingcoach.com/jumporama/
Watson …….
Welcome back hope you enjoyed your vacation.
Amuse ……
Welcome back we sure missed you input to this blog. So Sorry about Hercules sounds like he really loved you as much as you loved him. Get well soon.
Misty……..
So glad you made it safely through Fay, I was worried about you, I haven’t called as since I was letting you get your much needed rest. You are so right we need recipes for your book and if they send them to me I can also put on the web site. So please keep pictures, poems and recipes coming to both Misty at rcmc02@embarqmail.com and me at majictux@sbcglobal.net call it a 2 for 1
Keep your strength going my dear friend.
BlognBob…….
Glad you liked the horse riding game, I can not get very far did you?
NancyBee …..
You got more points than I can get
I enjoyed watching the Blog Cabin last night, but still no mention of Cabincraver
but them again they might have been filming them begore she was not blogging. It might happen later on in the series.
Hugs and Prayers
Mary from Texas
Hi Watson,
Terri From Fort Myers, FL for now. Army Brat at one time. Loved to win this Cabin I love TN. I just wanted to say that this Cabin is awesome. My mom’s family lives in Murfresboro, TN. As a child I had tons of fun living there for a few years in Murfresboro and also Nashvile.
One question though where is this Awesome Cabin I can’t seem to find the location, unless it’s a secret? Also just wanted to say that I think the team you have building this Cabin are great, thier funny, fun and I love the videos.
Watson: Hello Terri, the cabin is no secret (just ask fellow blogger Helen Miko) – it is located just outside Spring City, Tennessee, on Watts Bar Lake. It’s a little bit out of the way, but is wonderfully scenic and I loved my trips out there from Knoxville (although it will take a little driving to reach it from Ft. Myers!).
I too would love to know how many bloggers are watching the episodes and what they think!!!
Welcome back Watson. I thought looking at his wrist was habit. You know the time: “two hairs past a pore”.
Is there going to be any recognition of CabinCraver? Has DIY found her?
Carrie you didn’t do a play by play last night. Did someone figure out how to put this on youtube for the people who don’t have DIY?
Just so you know we have potato guns in MN too. I had to confiscate the neighbor’s as they were shooting into the lake and forgot to check where the fishermen were. The acoustics being very good, I heard some colorful words spoken in angry tones.lol I did give it back to him when they moved into the country. I live in a small neighborhood that has lake view of two lakes but only a railroad track keeps me from paying lakeshore taxes.
The horse game is addictive so be careful. I can’t get past level two.
Helen, can I get your e-address from Carrie? Heading South will you send Carrie your e-address and be willing to let me have it too? LLL
Grace: You had one blogger and one who thinks I spend too much time on the computer watching the show last night.
I think it is a good show once one gets used to grown men acting like idiots. Teasing people about a fear of heights isn’t funny.
I can’t imagine a contractor’s excuse for not showing up on a tv production with great advertizing for their business. I almost fell out of my chair when the twin said the stone mason “bailed”. I am still in shock and disbelief.
Any bets on who ends up in the water on the next show? LLL
Watson,
So glad you got to go on vacation and hope you enjoyed it.
Amuse, I along with other bloggers am so sorry for you lost and pray for a speedy recovery. He was an example of how much our 4 legged family members love us!
Blognbob, I keep getting my emails back that I send you so undeliverable, help!
Mary, love the Horse Game and did pretty good at it but I have spent too much time playing it.
Grace, I do not miss Blog Cabin on TV or online. I also record and save them so I can watch them when ever I wish and show them to anyone that has missed them. Love the episodes just wish there was more!
Watson, I did catch the watch check with NO WATCH (not shouting just used for expression) on his arm and really laughed so much about it.
Helen I pray everything goes okay with your hip surgery.
Baskets of Blessings & Happy Blogging
Joyce