I SAW THE MOST AMAZING THING TODAY!!
July 15, 2009: Okay...I took Adam in for his test today. It was no big deal. I drove so he could save his gas and "just because." The Extreme Makeover is doing a re-do of a house about 2 miles from here. On the way home from the test, we decided to go check it all out. A friend of the family, lived in that house, then a rental, many, many years ago. So, I have been in it. Another friend lives just cock-eyed from it. Adam and I went to the "other" friends house and parked in her drive. A LOT of the road is blocked off from traffic! But, her house is just before the security. Anyway, we walked to another neighbors house and had a front row seat of the house being blown up!!! It was awesome! Earlier in the day they blew the barn up! I have NEVER seen anything like it! The show will air in September. It will be about Ash Grove, MO. When you see, if you watch, the house blow up....know I was there! It was such a fun thing to share with Adam! Ahh...memories! The house they are building, in one week, I have heard, will cost $250,000. It will, again from what I heard, be a two story. I can't wait to go see, and photo, the new house. Of course, I took pictures of the before, during, and after explosion. However, at this moment, I can't seem to get my photos off my camera and onto the computer! Anyway, it is very cool, to me, to be this close to something I have always before, just seen on TV. If anyone is interested....you can go to KSPR 33 News, Springfield, MO and check out all the info. I will post photos as soon as I can get my camera to cooperate!
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Good for you always having your camera on hand! I hope you all get the answers you are looking for with Adam\'s test- how long does it take? Hugs, Charlotte.
Wow that is neat! They did a house in Charlotte, NC and just the hub bub on the news about it was exciting to me...so I can\'t imagine getting to see them destroy the house. Can\'t wait to see pics! Karen
I had no idea they demolishd houses and barns and started from scratch.
Never watched the show, but will tune in for the \"gkg21 saw it\" episode.
peace out, Rebecca
OMGosh that is AWESOME!!!! I love that show and watch it all the time. How exciting for you to see it live. I must say I am just a little bit jealous. Keep us posted.
I watch the Home and Garden channel all the time. This program is a spin-off from that and it is on Sunday nights here in California. I love it. They are always helping a family who is in need and that touches your heart. I cry alot when I watch that show. My husband doesn\'t understand why I would watch it if it makes me cry - he doesn\'t understand they are good tears - HELLO. I do wonder how these people who need help are able to pay the taxes on a new home, etc. I have heard that some could not afford their new digs. Anyone else hear this. NOW, that would be sad. They don\'t pay for everything.
Wow, very cool. That is something you will NEVER forget. What an experience to share. Thank you for writing.
That is so cool that you got to watch it and the pictures you took are awesome. I will definitely tune in to this episode. Thanks for sharing !
Hello!my friend call me peggi,dose ty look as cut as dose on tv.lol oh I\'m not dead I still look even if is way to young for hahah.good luck on the test.be safe.peggi
What a story! I live in Maryland and many years ago, they blew up the old Capital Center, which was the home to many concerts that I had been to. It was a bit of a sad day, but now, Fedex center, home to the Washington Redskins, stands in that general vicinity. It must have been quite exciting to watch a controlled explosion!
Hugs, Belinda
Good you had your camera. I watch that show all the time. Now I\'ll have a really good reason to watch. Sure hopre the test come out the way you hope. Love and hugs Cathy
I love seeing things blown up too,sounds like a good day. Love Peggy