en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/2519756 Comments by vermontlover http://blog.hgtv.com/dreamhome/2011/03/14/exploring-the-laundry-room/#IDComment135119284 My official congratulations go out to Eric, Catherine and their two children on winning the DH 2011! May you continue to be blessed with health, happiness, and good fortune. I am very saddened to read the negative comments on here (especially the previous blog) regarding this contest, HGTV, and the winning family. Shame on those who feel these people don't deserve it, who feel HGTV isn't fair or builds homes for real people. I continue to be amazed by the brazen nature of people who are so quick to judge. I think HGTV should patrol the blogs for these comments, remove them, and disqualify them from winning. Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:11:50 +0000 http://blog.hgtv.com/dreamhome/2011/03/14/exploring-the-laundry-room/#IDComment135119284 http://blog.hgtv.com/dreamhome/2011/03/14/exploring-the-laundry-room/#IDComment135116610 Hey there, Deerspring! Thanks for making me laugh today! :p As for me, I would at least want a pair of clean undies on my last day! LOL Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:58:20 +0000 http://blog.hgtv.com/dreamhome/2011/03/14/exploring-the-laundry-room/#IDComment135116610 http://blog.hgtv.com/dreamhome/2011/03/04/it-could-be-you/#IDComment133241904 I'm in the same boat! My in-laws want to celebrate my son's birthday on Saturday (2 weeks early) because they leave for SC for a month. My wonderful husband who has no clue how much blood, sweat and tears I have poured into this contest said the date would be fine...UGH! I plan on leaving the crew a note when we leave. If someone we know stops by, at least it will validate my insanity. If it's not someone we know, hopefully they will think we're crazy and won't stop back! LOL Enjoy the party...you never know! :) Tue, 8 Mar 2011 01:08:16 +0000 http://blog.hgtv.com/dreamhome/2011/03/04/it-could-be-you/#IDComment133241904 http://blog.hgtv.com/dreamhome/2011/03/04/it-could-be-you/#IDComment133176847 Hysterical JAYDUB123!!! We thought about #4 having gone through the same issue twice with our house, and I just love #3, 5, and 6! Definitely therapeutic! LOL Mon, 7 Mar 2011 19:12:13 +0000 http://blog.hgtv.com/dreamhome/2011/03/04/it-could-be-you/#IDComment133176847 http://blog.hgtv.com/dreamhome/2011/03/04/it-could-be-you/#IDComment133165686 Hmmmm....I haven't seen Both_sides_now on here in a while. Hmmmmmm....... (If you have not been notified that you are a potential winner and something else has been keeping you away from the blogs, I hope all is well on your end.) I think today may be my last day blogging. :( Much to do this week along with planning for my son's b'day party on Saturday, and in case they do knock, I don't want to "suddenly disappear" from the blogs and let the cat out of the bag in doing so! lol Mon, 7 Mar 2011 18:16:07 +0000 http://blog.hgtv.com/dreamhome/2011/03/04/it-could-be-you/#IDComment133165686 http://blog.hgtv.com/dreamhome/2011/03/04/it-could-be-you/#IDComment133146651 Dear HGTV Ambush Team, Beneath the key rack next to the front door is a paper that contains all of my emergency medical information and contact numbers along with my next of kin should I keel over and become unresponsive upon answering my door. Please consult the sheet, and in case I do not get a chance to tell you, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS AMAZING EXPERIENCE! My family and I will be forever grateful! :) Yours truly, Vermontlover Mon, 7 Mar 2011 16:40:24 +0000 http://blog.hgtv.com/dreamhome/2011/03/04/it-could-be-you/#IDComment133146651 http://blog.hgtv.com/dreamhome/2011/03/04/it-could-be-you/#IDComment133132337 Will do! :) Mon, 7 Mar 2011 15:21:12 +0000 http://blog.hgtv.com/dreamhome/2011/03/04/it-could-be-you/#IDComment133132337 http://blog.hgtv.com/dreamhome/2011/03/04/it-could-be-you/#IDComment133121858 Sounds awesome! We may try it even if the power stays on today! Thanks!! :) Mon, 7 Mar 2011 14:14:12 +0000 http://blog.hgtv.com/dreamhome/2011/03/04/it-could-be-you/#IDComment133121858 http://blog.hgtv.com/dreamhome/2011/03/04/it-could-be-you/#IDComment133104952 We got some serious snow overnight, and our school is closed. WARNING FOR HGTV CREW: If you made it to my hometown already and plan to knock on my door in between breaks of sunshine this afternoon, there is a good chance we'll all still be in our pajamas because that's what we do on snow days!! :p We'll be making some brownies and cocoa, too. What a great start to an already much anticipated week! :) Mon, 7 Mar 2011 12:24:22 +0000 http://blog.hgtv.com/dreamhome/2011/03/04/it-could-be-you/#IDComment133104952 http://blog.hgtv.com/dreamhome/2011/03/04/it-could-be-you/#IDComment133014749 For those who have read and/or responded to my earlier post wondering what your first week would look like in the DH, I am adding one more thing to my list!! After watching The Secret Millionaire on ABC tonight, we will search for a few volunteer programs that we can participate in as a family. We look for ways to help out all the time, and this show was so moving! My eyes are swollen, red, and burning as I type this. Anyone else catch the premier tonight? Can't wait until next Sunday to see the second one! Mon, 7 Mar 2011 02:41:28 +0000 http://blog.hgtv.com/dreamhome/2011/03/04/it-could-be-you/#IDComment133014749 http://blog.hgtv.com/dreamhome/2011/03/04/it-could-be-you/#IDComment132953203 Still...on a Sunday!? Perhaps they are stopping at your local florist before surprising you! Flowers and balloons probably don't travel very inconspicuously! Sun, 6 Mar 2011 20:41:01 +0000 http://blog.hgtv.com/dreamhome/2011/03/04/it-could-be-you/#IDComment132953203 http://blog.hgtv.com/dreamhome/2011/03/04/it-could-be-you/#IDComment132952905 Good luck to you, too! :) Sun, 6 Mar 2011 20:39:11 +0000 http://blog.hgtv.com/dreamhome/2011/03/04/it-could-be-you/#IDComment132952905 http://blog.hgtv.com/dreamhome/2011/03/04/it-could-be-you/#IDComment132952668 Sounds great! You're absolutely right...the first thing would be to take it all in for as long as possible before unloading any vehicles!! LOVE IT! Sun, 6 Mar 2011 20:37:39 +0000 http://blog.hgtv.com/dreamhome/2011/03/04/it-could-be-you/#IDComment132952668 http://blog.hgtv.com/dreamhome/2011/03/04/it-could-be-you/#IDComment132951608 I'm with ya! How do you get that funny face at the end? That's so cute! Sun, 6 Mar 2011 20:31:45 +0000 http://blog.hgtv.com/dreamhome/2011/03/04/it-could-be-you/#IDComment132951608 http://blog.hgtv.com/dreamhome/2011/03/04/it-could-be-you/#IDComment132951378 areeve04...if you win, I'm coming over for dinner!! Yummy!! My son wants to try that Vermonster, too! :) Sun, 6 Mar 2011 20:30:22 +0000 http://blog.hgtv.com/dreamhome/2011/03/04/it-could-be-you/#IDComment132951378 http://blog.hgtv.com/dreamhome/2011/03/04/it-could-be-you/#IDComment132905122 My first week would look something like this: 1. Meal planning and grocery shopping (must use that awesome kitchen and save restaurant trips for the following week!) This includes a trip to the local wine store to stock up! :) 2. Unpacking and organizing all our stuff in record time. Donate the rest that week! 3. Planning our gardens and starting our seeds. 4. Strolling the rec path and a nice hike into one of the waterfalls with the kids. 5. Baking a couple apple pies with the new Paula Deen pie set for the in-laws that I'm sure would be staying with us that first weekend! 6. Tour Ben and Jerry's with my kids who are jealous that Daddy and I did that without them! :p 7. Driving the scenic drive around Stowe in the Denali. 8. Decaff Green Mountain Coffee/wine in the annex room with the fire going each night. 9. First slumber party/movie night with the kids on that Friday night with pizza delivered from Piecasso or Pie in the Sky. 10. Visiting the local shelter to adopt a dog for that beautiful doggie DH. What a busy, BEAUTIFUL first week!!! Sun, 6 Mar 2011 15:35:30 +0000 http://blog.hgtv.com/dreamhome/2011/03/04/it-could-be-you/#IDComment132905122 http://blog.hgtv.com/dreamhome/2011/03/04/it-could-be-you/#IDComment132902381 Anyone out there want to blog about what they think their first week would be like in the DH?? I miss the good ol' days of blogging about the DH! Sun, 6 Mar 2011 15:17:51 +0000 http://blog.hgtv.com/dreamhome/2011/03/04/it-could-be-you/#IDComment132902381 http://blog.hgtv.com/dreamhome/2011/03/04/it-could-be-you/#IDComment132763842 I was thinking the same thing (I don't work at home but am currently on a maternity leave so pjs or windpants are my staple right now)! :) I really need to spend some time cleaning my house, too! I'd love to offer them a cup of coffee and some fresh brownies while we chat about the logistics of traveling to Stowe to take ownership. Ahhh...to dream!! Good luck to you, and may the winner look fabulous when they come knocking! Sun, 6 Mar 2011 02:53:37 +0000 http://blog.hgtv.com/dreamhome/2011/03/04/it-could-be-you/#IDComment132763842 http://blog.hgtv.com/dreamhome/2011/03/04/it-could-be-you/#IDComment132758892 Anyone notice the man sitting on the rock ledge just beyond the bushes in the foreground? What a lucky man! And other than the photographer, it looks like he had it all to himself for a bit. I love those rare moments when no one else is at the summit and it feels like all is right in this world! Sun, 6 Mar 2011 02:40:59 +0000 http://blog.hgtv.com/dreamhome/2011/03/04/it-could-be-you/#IDComment132758892 http://blog.hgtv.com/dreamhome/2011/03/04/it-could-be-you/#IDComment132630591 Thanks for the info and input muchomacho and wvstorm! Sat, 5 Mar 2011 15:24:49 +0000 http://blog.hgtv.com/dreamhome/2011/03/04/it-could-be-you/#IDComment132630591