Big Brother 2007

[DiscusWidow]

Hi there everyone,

Just want to let everyone know that I am a possible housemate for BB07, and would love everyone's support as I go up to the Gold Coast into lockdown on 8th May.

Scott will keep everyone updated... But keep an eye out for me and vote if necessary Please....

Want to leave you with this special thought that I got on my email today.

Thanks Deborah

THE CAB RIDE

Twenty years ago, I drove a cab for a living. When I arrived at
2:30 a.m., the building was dark except for a single light in
a ground floor window. Under these circumstances, many
drivers would just honk once or twice, wait a minute, and then
drive away.

But I had seen too many impoverished people who depended on taxis
as their only means of transportation. Unless a situation smelled
of danger, I always went to the door. This passenger might be
someone who needs my assistance, I reasoned to myself.

So I walked to the door and knocked. "Just a minute", answered a
frail, elderly voice. I could hear something being dragged across
the floor.

After a long pause, the door opened. A small woman in her
80's stood before me. She was wearing a print dress and a pillbox
hat with a veil pinned on it, like somebody out of a 1940s movie.

By her side was a small nylon suitcase. The apartment looked
as if no one had lived in it for years. All the furniture was
covered with sheets.

There were no clocks on the walls, no knickknacks or utensils on
the counters. In the corner was a cardboard box filled with photos
and glassware.

"Would you carry my bag out to the car?" she said. I took
the suitcase to the cab, then returned to assist the woman.
She took my arm and we walked slowly toward the curb.
She kept thanking me for my kindness. "It's nothing", I told her.
"I just try to treat my passengers the way I would want my mother
treated". "Oh, you're such a good boy", she said.
When we got in the cab, she gave me an address, and then asked,
"Could you drive through downtown?"
"It's not the shortest way," I answered quickly.
"Oh, I don't mind," she said. "I'm in no hurry. I'm on my way to
a hospice".

I looked in the rear-view mirror. Her eyes were glistening. "I
don't have any family left," she continued. "The doctor says I
don't have very long." I quietly reached over and shut off the
meter.

"What route would you like me to take?" I asked.
For the next two hours, we drove through the city. She showed me
the building where she had once worked as an elevator operator.
We drove through the neighborhood where she and her husband
had lived when they were newlyweds. She had me pull up in front of
a furniture warehouse that had once been a ballroom where she
had gone dancing as a girl.

Sometimes she'd ask me to slow in front of a particular building
or corner and would sit staring into the darkness, saying nothing.
As the first hint of sun was creasing the horizon, she
suddenly said, "I'm tired. Let's go now"

We drove in silence to the address she had given me.It was a low
building, like a small convalescent home, with a driveway that
passed under a portico.
Two orderlies came out to the cab as soon as we pulled up. They
were solicitous and intent, watching her every move. They must
have been expecting her.
I opened the trunk and took the small suitcase to the door. The
woman was already seated in a wheelchair.
"How much do I owe you?" she asked, reaching into her purse.
"Nothing," I said
"You have to make a living," she answered. "There are other
passengers," I responded. Almost without thinking, I bent and gave
her a hug. She held onto me tightly.
"You gave an old woman a little moment of joy," she said.
"Thank you."
I squeezed her hand, and then walked into the dim morning light.
Behind me, a door shut. It was the sound of the closing of a life
I didn't pick up any more passengers that shift. I drove aimlessly
lost in thought. For the rest of that day, I could hardly
talk. What if that woman had gotten an angry driver, or one who
was impatient to end his shift?

What if I had refused to take the run, or had honked once,
then driven away?

On a quick review, I don't think that I have done anything
more important in my life.

We're conditioned to think that our lives revolve around
great moments.

But great moments often catch us unaware-beautifully wrapped
in what others may consider a small one.

PEOPLE MAY NOT REMEMBER EXACTLY WHAT 'YOU DID,
OR WHAT YOU SAID, BUT THEY WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER
HOW YOU MADE THEM FEEL.

[Xtreme]

FIrstly, congratulations on winning a golden key and best of luck for BB07, I will be voting for you, lol we will have to work out a signal, or you may have to wear an Xtreme shirt lol :wink:

Secondly, that is the loveliest thing I have read in a while, almost had me reaching for the trusty kleenex!

It nice to know there is a decent cabbie somewhere out there too :wink:

Bec

[fiftycal]

You know, when you get home, expect to find more tanks and more discus!

[scott bowler]

hehe shhhhhh dont say that . but you may be right need some thing to keep me home when shes a way

[samir]

Good luck Deb. :D will vote for you.



Secondly, that is the loveliest thing I have read in a while, almost had me reaching for the trusty kleenex!


bleeding hearts of the world unite :P :lol: :lol: :lol:

[DiscusEden]

Well done Deb & good luck. I'll vote for you, don't you worry!

And I'll try to reming Scott what you'll do to him if you get home & there's no floor space left, 'cos it's covered in tanks. He has to sleep sometime.......

[fiftycal]

hehe shhhhhh dont say that . but you may be right need some thing to keep me home when shes a way

Yeah, you need some company while she is gone!

At least she will know you have been a good boy, staying home, rather than going out and having a good time with your mates. Nobody will be able to accuse you of having an affair, because it will be impossible since you have no time!

If you need help to "hide the evidence" before she comes back, give us a yell :wink:

[DiscusWidow]

You know, when you get home, expect to find more tanks and more discus!

I hope not, but yes as long as he is at home I will be happy...

Thanks everyone...

[fiftycal]

Good luck Deb! Who will look after your husband while you are away?

I personally dont watch BB, but I'll vote for you anyway!

[DiscusWidow]

Got my girlfriend Amanda looking after him for me, am sure he will be fine, he probably needs a break from me anyway, I am pretty mental... lol...

[scott bowler]

is she aloud to look after me hehe that may be fun, i dont need a break from you honey i will miss you. but you are a little mental but that is you and i love you hope you do well

[Xtreme]

Doesnt it start tonght??

[Xtreme]

BB's secret: There's no cash!!


CONTESTANTS diving into the Big Brother fishbowl in hope of landing the million-dollar prize pool will be hit with a rude slap - and it's worse than a turkey.

As the Channel 10 reality TV juggernaut prepares to launch its seventh season on Sunday night, the program's producers yesterday announced that, for the first time, there will not be a cash prize for this year's winner.

In addition to throwing away the cash, there will not be any cars given to the housemates on their exit from the compound at Dreamworld on the Gold Coast.

"We are launching series seven with no prize money for the winner," executive producer Tim Toni said yesterday.

"It's simply to keep ahead of the game with the housemates."

The selected contestants for the program flew to the Gold Coast yesterday and are now in lockdown, unaware of the tightened rules - and wallets - of the well-played reality game.

Stripping the inmates of their inflated cash cow - the exact reason why many bother persevering through all those stifling weeks in the house - is not the only measure producers are taking to revive viewer interest and amp up the ratings of the fairly tired formula.

In another "Australian first", viewers will be able to choose two additional housemates from a secondary group who will assemble next to the selected contestants during Sunday's season premiere.

"It will enable viewers to control the game - it will be the biggest number of housemates ever assembled on stage," the spokesman said.

Host Gretel Killeen must be shaking with excitement. :)

[fiftycal]

Got my girlfriend Amanda looking after him for me, am sure he will be fine, he probably needs a break from me anyway, I am pretty mental... lol...

So Amanda will be helping Scott do water changes? :wink:

[taksan]

BB's secret: There's no cash!!




"We are launching series seven with no prize money for the winner," executive producer Tim Toni said yesterday.

. :)


The key word there is 'launching" ..... the prizemoney will be there as usual by the end.
The only thing I don't get about people watching big brother is how MANIPULATED the viewers are by this programs producers (who are no better in my opinions then any other SMS dating scam artists)
They tell everyone about how its the viewers in control but the reality is in fact its the producers controlling everything.
The fact is the only really successful BB was series 1 ....why?
Well lets see ....
No Cold Showers ...the hot water was always on
No demeaning tasks ...the contestants were treated with respect not like sheep in a pen.
Plenty of Booze ....to keep people partying.

The fact is people want to see the housemates acting up and having fun not being demeaned and abused and the producers have lost the plot.

[DiscusWidow]

Amanda will ONLY he helping Scott with kids and house, she is MY friend...

I will personally help Scott with ANYTHING else the minute I am out...

[Mattzilla]

good luck deb... i'll vote for you too

oh and nice signature picture!!!! go Mo!

[helenuk]

Wow cool :shock: Good luck :wink: Is your rules different where you are? Only here in England if you are picked for the Big Bro you are sworn into secrecy not to tell a sole until you enter the house :shock:

[turbo56k]

good luck deb, will definitely be voting for you.... :wave2

[ivo]

hey deb, are you on the waiting list for being an intruder to the house? i watched it last night and i don't think i saw you there.

[DiscusWidow]

Wow cool :shock: Good luck :wink: Is your rules different where you are? Only here in England if you are picked for the Big Bro you are sworn into secrecy not to tell a sole until you enter the house :shock:

Hey there,

Am possible housemate, am going into lockdown, have only been told not to speak to anyone from the media.

Ivo,

No not there yet, am flying up on 8th May... Have no other information as yet...

[helenuk]

:D Cool well done we all wish you well if i was able to watch the big bro from where you come from i would and i would also be voting for you ....... if you make it i hope you win and have fun :wink: don't let the big bro crack you coz the one in the UK does have a tendency to try that and mostly succeeds ........ stay strong and focused :wink:

[DiscusWidow]

thanks...

He wont crack me, I can take as good as I get.. The hardest part will be missing Scotty and our 4 little angels, but just know he is gonna feed them up on maccas and KFC so they will love it.

You can always watch online www.bigbrother.com.au.

Thanks for your support...

[Merrilyn]

Good luck Deb. You'd make an awsome housemate :P

[scott bowler]

Aww thanks...

[scott bowler]

Oops that was from me, Deb... am on Scotts computer and didnt realise...LOL never gonna get my 1000 posts now..

[helenuk]

Wow thanks for the link i will keep it and tune in on occasion Good luck :wink:

[Bald_noggin]

Congrats Deb, I hope you do well on BB07. Now I can say that (in a round about sort of way), that I know one of the contestants!

I watched the 1st BB but sort of lost interest in the 2nd and 3rd. I just may have to start watching it again now. :D

Now, as you won't be able to post any jokes here, you'll have tell them to the housemates. We'll be listening!!

All the best again.

[Bald_noggin]

Congrats Deb, I hope you do well on BB07. Now I can say that (in a round about sort of way), that I know one of the contestants!

I watched the 1st BB but sort of lost interest in the 2nd and 3rd. I just may have to start watching it again now. :D

Now, as you won't be able to post any jokes here, you'll have tell them to the housemates. We'll be listening!!

All the best again.

[Bald_noggin]

Double posted! :oops:

[DiscusWidow]

Will do... Scott will be on here a lot more when I am away as he wont have me nagging him to come to bed..

cross your fingers for me, the housemates in there are sooooo boring

Deb

[Robdog]

Will Scott mind if you get em out in the shower???

...is there any other reason to watch Big Brother other than a cheap uncut perve??? :? :wink:

[DiscusWidow]

Lol... prob not, but my nanna will...

[scott bowler]

dont worry about nana honey if you want to show of your girls you show them hehehelol i like them need some thing to keep watching hehe

[DiscusWidow]

will send you lots to your phone before I go...

[Xtreme]

Get a room.....:P

[DiscusWidow]

OK... Can you get him off the forum??????

[Robdog]

Can somebody explain why the two whiteroom dudes had to do the aerial dummy dressing if the housemates got the final say anyway??? Seemed kind of pointless that the guy won that thing but then it counted for nothing anyway. :? :?

[DiscusWidow]

Yeh that was crap I thought... I think they had no idea what they were doing anyway...

[Robdog]

I thought you were locked away by now??

[DiscusWidow]

Not quite....
Thanks for making me feel wanted ...

[Robdog]

There is a difference between me "thinking" you've been locked away and "wanting" you to be locked away. :wink:

[scott bowler]

hehe i wont her to be locked away not soon enough for me hehe

[scott bowler]

hehe i wont her to be locked away not soon enough for me hehe

Me either.. :twisted:

[scott bowler]

oops. how am I logged in as you?

[Robdog]

Don't worry Deb, we can tell when it's you. You use capitals and punctuation! :lol: :lol: :lol:

[scott bowler]

hehehe i may not be a smart man bbbut i know what love is ,hehe muma used to say life is like a box of chocolate

[DiscusWidow]

:laff4 :laff4 :laff4 :laff4 :laff4 :laff4 :laff4 :laff4 :laff4 :laff4 :laff4
Oh honey... thats why I love you.. Mwah

[scott bowler]

will you just hurry up and go , dont hurry back

[Robdog]

Who got booted off 2nite?

[DiscusWidow]

Kate... Thank God it wasnt Jamie...

[Xtreme]

Speaking of booting, someone needs to boot that TJ fair up her smart little backside grrrr :twisted: :twisted:

[DiscusEden]

Speaking of boting, someone needs to boot that TJ fair up her smart ilttle backside grrrr

Do you think that'd make her any smarter or more insightful? Or nicer? It'd just give her more air time I'm afraid....

Do it when she's booted off.

[Robdog]

Don't mess with her. She's Territory Tough!

[DiscusEden]

Don't mess with her. She's Territory Tough!

And Northern Nuts

[DiscusEden]

Hey, that add I saw tonight on telly of people getting off the plane & the gold key thing happening tomorrow night, is that you Deb, is it?

Oh, if it was, I guess I'd better ask Scott to answer for you!

And just for the record, no, I don't want you gone! But I do want to see you on TV!

[scott bowler]

hehe yes DE it was her on the tv to night
shes funny

[Xtreme]

Well I for one am sorry to see Deb not make it in.
She is too good for the losers in there anyway.
Although, I would have liked to see her knock that TJ straight out for me :):)

[DiscusEden]

Yay! She's on now?

[DiscusEden]

Yay before I got your message Bec. Poop. Not in. Poop.

[samir]

:x :x :x didn't she make it ??? wtf is TJ ???

[Robdog]

TJ is an anorexic bogan chick from Darwin.

Deb got screwed. She didn't get in because she is not a single gay male like Mr BlueSinglet/Scarface/Goldilocks hereby known as "Token"

[samir]

:oops: :oops: I'd better check out their website and figure out what's going on, I thought it was starting today :?

[samir]

how did they decide who goes in ???

[DiscusEden]

IQ test. Deb was too high.

[Roy]

Yeah Deb wasnt young enough to qualify as a finalist.
Crappy episode, only watched it to see if she was on, missus thought i was crazy yelling at the TV....

Roy

[Xtreme]

Rigged....

[DiscusEden]

You saying Deb looks old Roy?

[DiscusWidow]

Hey there guys,

Thanks for all of your support and anger etc...

I was crushed totally yesterday afternoon, after being at Dreamworld for the whole day and babysat (even not allowed to attend the bathroom alone) The producers were so scared of us figuring out the truth prior to the show, they split us into groups and made us spend hours locked in different sections of Dreamworld so we didnt bump into anyone else.

We got back to the hotel ate our LAST meal at 4pm, and then were locked in our rooms till 5pm, and after the show, one of the final 7 told us that he was a model and hired last Friday, he was told that they needed him as there were no suitable people on the Starburst winners, and he told us him and the other chosen 6 that were hidden all day getting hair, makeup and one even getting the colour of her hair dyed to brown were hired for the weekend with only one of THEM getting a chance to enter the house.

The show is staged and I am totally disappointed that they didnt want an entertaining NORMAL person respresenting NORMAL everyday people from this world, instead the only people they represent is Bratz dolls... Even if it wasn't me, there were so many people that I would have really loved to have seen go in from our group, and if nothing else, I made some great friends up there.

I am a winner in my house and that is what is important to me, I have everything and everyone I need and want and I am happy, what else can anyone ask for..

Thanks everyone for your good wishes, was good to know that you were all there for me... MWAH Deb x

[Roy]

Dodgy.

Roy

[Robdog]

If those last five girls(yes one of them had a penis) that were digging through lollies were models, then BigBro must've had a big liquid lunch on Wednesday arvo!
They were ugly as a hat full!

BOOOOO Token! :(

[DiscusWidow]

one of them is from one of those late night commercials for a telephone dating company.. When I see the ad again will post the name of it up here.

[DiscusEden]

one of them is from one of those late night commercials for a telephone dating company.. When I see the ad again will post the name of it up here.

As they said on SouthPark, "niiiice". Like "classy". :?

[Xtreme]

Woo bloody hoo TJ got the boot! *woot*!!

[Xtreme]

If anyone see's her in their local, smack her for me :)

[DiscusEden]

If anyone see's her in their local, smack her for me :)

So NOT bitter then.


Who else went?

[Robdog]

Someone told me that Bodie went too??? Anyone confirm??

[Dan]

Yep he did. :)

[Xtreme]

Smack him to :):)

[helenuk]

Awwwwwwwww Debs sorry to hear you never made it but like you say you are a star anyways so who needs a TV show to prove it. As long as you are happy thats all that matters. Well done for getting as far as you did though :wink:

[nicholas76]

Hey guys

dont know about you...... but this bunch of hill billy byron bay house mates are just so boring in comparison to previous years.

BB fails to deliver this year.

[Xtreme]

They are all crap.

Smack em all I say :)

[Robdog]

Yeah I have to agree. Hayley and Andrew both need a good flogging. If I hear them fly off the handle about "fake" crap again Urgggggghhhh!!!

[DiscusWidow]

Awwwwwwwww Debs sorry to hear you never made it but like you say you are a star anyways so who needs a TV show to prove it. As long as you are happy thats all that matters. Well done for getting as far as you did though :wink:

Sorry but only just read this...

Photo, me front and centre... Where I belong :P

[Merrilyn]

Is that you in the black top Deb.

Cool piccie :P

[ILLUSN]

WTF???????????????????????????
guess there's no reason to watch the show now

[Robdog]

I think these two people next to Token would have been better choices as intruders. And the Housemates thought Zoran ate all the food!

[DiscusWidow]

Is that you in the black top Deb.

Cool piccie :P

Yeh next to the other black top with the red cardi and next to the bigger girl with the white top.

Hey Robdogs.. the female token you chose is a bi-sexual married woman living with her hubby and her girlfriend and all their kids, OMG the mind boggles...

No dogs I think the girl in the black top front and centre would have been the most entertaining choice.

[Robdog]

Well that goes without saying ;)