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Daytime TV Junkie

One thing about being sick and on the sofa, is that there's a decided lack of things to do, at least of things that don't contribute to making the condition worse than it already is.  Which means no playing on the computer, no reading, and no exercise or extreme sports.  Which also means that what you're left with is laying on the sofa, watching daytime television.  Not being a fan of the soft porn that is soap operas, and having already seen every episode of "Matlock" multiple times, it means that you're left with either History Channel or HGTV (since Food Network reminds you of why you're on the sofa in the first place).  HGTV worked for awhile, but I can only watch so many episodes of "House Hunters" and "Designed to Sell" before going completely bats.  

So what's a girl to do, but get hooked on marathons of "Pawn Stars" and "American Pickers".  My Dad turned me on to these shows the last time I was home in Oregon.  And I've been watching each of them occasionally since then.  But this week with all the time to kill, it was just interesting enough to keep my attention.  Now after hours and hours of each, I can pretty much tell you the low-ball price of anything brought in to the pawn shop, or picked out of someone's rickety barn.  And, I have to confess that it left me with a wee bit of a crush on Frank from "American Pickers".  (Aside from being kind of cute and chubby, he's from Iowa and he likes historical things.  Sigh...)




Yesterday still had me in recovery mode, and I discovered a new show on Animal Planet, called "Pit Boss".  It's about these little people in Hollywood who run an entertainment company, as well as a Pit Bull rescue.  And Frank may have a run for his money, because now I'm totally crushing on Sebastian from "Pit Boss" (he's the one on the right in the picture. Sigh...)

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The Perry Family said…
Loved catching up on the blog Sis! I haven't been on in a while because with my morning sickness all I do is sit in the recliner. Sitting at the computer isn't a high priority for me right now. :) I love reading your hilarious posts. Sorry you were sick and hope that you are feeling better! Love you!
February 9, 2011 at 11:39 AM
Anonymous said…
ummm...just so you know, Frank is my boyfried..so back off! :)
I love American Pickers!
February 13, 2011 at 8:51 PM
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