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This should really put Alabama in a good light.
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I agree, however at least another Alabama family isn't featured on Intervention: Meth Mountain. LOL
I just thank God they're not from Franklin County.
Or Lauderdale!
semi, that is EXACTLY what I thought. It seems that TV producers already portray us all as hicks with a thick southern drawl. I hope this family "holds their own" and expresses the difference in their choice to live a pioneer lifestyle as compared to being a southerner, as some of us are simply that - southerners, not rednecks.
That stupid show is nothing but scripted material from Hollywood. If anyone believes different then you have fallen into their ploy!
My question is, it said the show found them because of their website. If they really believe in living as frontiersmen, why do they have a website?????
quote:Originally posted by BamaGirl82:
My question is, it said the show found them because of their website. If they really believe in living as frontiersmen, why do they have a website?????
exactly!!! If they do not wish to capitalize on it why do they have a web site?
If you haven't seen this show, you may not know...almost ALL the families on that show embarrass themselves. They pick two extreme families who are polar opposites. If there is a marathon of this show on, run away. It's like a watching a train wreck, just can't help yourself.
quote:Originally posted by BamaGirl82:
My question is, it said the show found them because of their website. If they really believe in living as frontiersmen, why do they have a website?????
"Lana and Stephen Flannagin recreate the 1840s pioneer lifestyle with their two children, Olivia, 17, and Coltan, 8. They’re adept at dressing in deer-skin clothing, using tents and starting fires with flint.
They compete with other pioneer enthusiasts at events called Rendezvous, where they throw tomahawks and shoot muskets and arrows."
They are not living life as it was in the 1840's. This is their hobby. They are reenactors. Just like the people you can see at the Davy Crockett Festival.
Yikes! I just looked back at my post & it sounds like a dig toward the family from Moulton. SO sorry! I hope they do a great job and suffer no embarrassment. To be honest, aspects of their lifestyle greatly appeal to me. 
It will be the producers' choice as to whether the family will be portrayed as southerners or rednecks. My guess is it will be the latter because that brings in viewers. I'm also guessing the show will be edited to portray the woman from California as just a snob too. So predictable.
I thought my Lawrence County neighbors did just fine.
And I learned a new word. In California, “entrepreneur” means a stay-at-home dad who shovels dog poop.
And I learned a new word. In California, “entrepreneur” means a stay-at-home dad who shovels dog poop.
I thought techno-lady was very rude. She did have some good points, like him not spending enough time with his children. However, I think he was a very nice man who didn't go off on her when she called him pathetic and pitiful. I thought he was a good guy.
quote:Originally posted by j_land:quote:Originally posted by BamaGirl82:
My question is, it said the show found them because of their website. If they really believe in living as frontiersmen, why do they have a website?????
"Lana and Stephen Flannagin recreate the 1840s pioneer lifestyle with their two children, Olivia, 17, and Coltan, 8. They’re adept at dressing in deer-skin clothing, using tents and starting fires with flint.
They compete with other pioneer enthusiasts at events called Rendezvous, where they throw tomahawks and shoot muskets and arrows."
They are not living life as it was in the 1840's. This is their hobby. They are reenactors. Just like the people you can see at the Davy Crockett Festival.
If it's the one in L'burg, it's David Crockett. They're very particular about that.
quote:Originally posted by beadcutterbytrade:
I thought techno-lady was very rude. She did have some good points, like him not spending enough time with his children. However, I think he was a very nice man who didn't go off on her when she called him pathetic and pitiful. I thought he was a good guy.
I didn't know my college sweetheart had moved to California. Bet she's sorry now. I'm an expert pooper scooper to three small horses.
I was looking forward to watching it but forgot to set my DVD to record it. 
semi--it'll probably be online somewhere..maybe hulu?
If I had to choose, I would definitely go with the Lawrence County family. They are more my taste. Laid back, down to earth. The California family was pitiful.
Too bad y’all can’t access the Decatur Daily’s comments on this topic. It started out pretty much like this one did...prejudging the show and the Lawrence County family.
But then, and a lot like this one too, the negatives just seemed to disappear after the show was aired. Even Mrs. Flannagin, who is a full-time nurse, in her post had some nice things to say to all that commented.
Well, opinions are just that. Isn’t it wonderful they are anonymous.
But then, and a lot like this one too, the negatives just seemed to disappear after the show was aired. Even Mrs. Flannagin, who is a full-time nurse, in her post had some nice things to say to all that commented.
Well, opinions are just that. Isn’t it wonderful they are anonymous.
It was my understanding that they found the family in Moulton from a "Rendevue" (i know i spelled that wrong) website for people with that interest. I was concerned when I heard aboutthe airing, but I feel they did a great job & that their weekend pastime was very interesting. I think both families learned something from the experience. But I do admit that I hate that show & do not normally watch it. If anyone on here knows the Moulton family please tell them that some folks think they did a GREAT job!
......I hate I missed the show. I'd like to watch it. Any chance they will air it again? Did anyone record it?quote:Originally posted by original thought:
It was my understanding that they found the family in Moulton from a "Rendevue" (i know i spelled that wrong) website for people with that interest. I was concerned when I heard aboutthe airing, but I feel they did a great job & that their weekend pastime was very interesting. I think both families learned something from the experience. But I do admit that I hate that show & do not normally watch it. If anyone on here knows the Moulton family please tell them that some folks think they did a GREAT job!