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• lejardin

  

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  I was changing channel, actually a commercial on abused animals that rips my heart out that I cannot watch, and came across TLC's The Lottery Changed My Life.  Of course reruns but seems it just started at 9:00 a.m. PST and will run thru noon. 

  Happy Watching reruns, maybe one of us will get lucky for a Christmas Eve POWERBALL win!

  MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!
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  Thanks lejardin, Merry Christmas.

  
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  Thanks for the Heads Up: FYI: The Show Ended @ 13:00 Eastern!

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  So sorry Raven, like I said I just found it by accident when I changed channels.  One of the shows was already over when I found it.

  Hope others on the west were able to see them.
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  I missed it.. I have not seen this show in awhile.. they use to show it a lot too... even though I seen it so many times.. the show kinda gives me hope

  It Takes More Than a Dollar and a Dream :)
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  Quote: Originally posted by lejardin on Dec 24, 2016

  I was changing channel, actually a commercial on abused animals that rips my heart out that I cannot watch, and came across TLC's The Lottery Changed My Life.  Of course reruns but seems it just started at 9:00 a.m. PST and will run thru noon. 

  Happy Watching reruns, maybe one of us will get lucky for a Christmas Eve POWERBALL win!

  MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

  Okay so tlc and I could probably watch it on youtube on roku.  I will check it out.
• lejardin

  

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  Quote: Originally posted by SaintAndiesPl on Dec 26, 2016

  I missed it.. I have not seen this show in awhile.. they use to show it a lot too... even though I seen it so many times.. the show kinda gives me hope

  Saint, THAT is the exact reason I always watch the reruns, no matter how many times it is on.

  It reinforces my belief that anybody can win and gives me hope I too, can win.

  And it has been some time since the last time it was on.  I try to keep looking for the reruns because I know there are lots of people out there who feel like us!

  Good Luck on the upcoming draws.
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  Quote: Originally posted by lejardin on Dec 24, 2016

  I was changing channel, actually a commercial on abused animals that rips my heart out that I cannot watch, and came across TLC's The Lottery Changed My Life.  Of course reruns but seems it just started at 9:00 a.m. PST and will run thru noon. 

  Happy Watching reruns, maybe one of us will get lucky for a Christmas Eve POWERBALL win!

  MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

  I have seen the same commercial a million times. Better to give your money to local rescue groups vs large national ones that spend a lot on admin. costs and salaries.

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• lejardin

  

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  Quote: Originally posted by Artist77 on Dec 26, 2016

  I have seen the same commercial a million times. Better to give your money to local rescue groups vs large national ones that spend a lot on admin. costs and salaries.

  Yep, I agree, to give to your local shelter/rescue.  It doesnt even have to be $$$, you can give of your time, bedding, food, etc.

  I just know I see one of the dogs in that commercial shivering outdoors in the snow and it so breaks my heart I cant watch the commercials.   Which is their intent, to separate you from your money.  I used to donate to aspca but found their spending was way out of line and it was not going to the animals so I stopped donating.  Would love to save all the dogs being abused and ignored, it amazes me that humans can be so cruel to helpless loving animals.
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  Quote: Originally posted by lejardin on Dec 26, 2016

  Saint, THAT is the exact reason I always watch the reruns, no matter how many times it is on.

  It reinforces my belief that anybody can win and gives me hope I too, can win.

  And it has been some time since the last time it was on.  I try to keep looking for the reruns because I know there are lots of people out there who feel like us!

  Good Luck on the upcoming draws.

  Yes..  it's just that great feeling knowing everybody has a chance and in due time we might have that same luck... cheers to that ..  thanks for keeping the lookout for us lejardin... much appreciated 

  It Takes More Than a Dollar and a Dream :)
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  I managed to catch a few episodes, and agree in that while they are reruns, I enjoy watching them for the motivation.  And yes, that ASPCA commercial, tugs at the heart, especially since nearly every other month, there is a big animal rescue here in NC.  I wish the laws would change, way too many dog and cat hoarders & breeders.
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  For once I would love to see new episodes of TLC. It's been way too long.
• lejardin

  

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  Quote: Originally posted by darthfury78 on Dec 29, 2016

  For once I would love to see new episodes of TLC. It's been way too long.

  You know I thought it was because most people dont want the exposure and attention of which I am one of them.  But reading LP I have come to realize there are people that do want to have the tv interviews etc.  The couple that was one of the winners of that billion dollar win went on the Today show WITH the ticket, before it was even turned in!  Marie Holmes went on a show looking for financial advise I guess it was.  Now, WHY go on tv?  That just sets her up to be the topic of negative conversations and invites every beggar, business opportunists, vagabonds, drifter and grifter.

  I am thinking TLCML just lets the cameras roll, the winner controls the content.  Example is the Ficks of Michigan.  The son was pretty much in charge of the father's win and bought all sorts of garbage to resell and placed it not in a storage unit but a hotel room and actually showed the ROOM Number.  Any person could see that was not a win that was going to turn out well.

  Altho we dont know for sure but those that stay OUT of the media fare much better.

  So I really dont know why the shows ended.  There has to be plenty of winners that would enjoy being on the show.
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  I'm sure you have noticed but fame is a big cultural thing these days with social media and cell phones and videos. People are always doing stupid things, filming it, and uploading it to the internet. 

  As to being hounded by grifters/family/friends, not everyone has a problem saying no.  Plus, most people move immediately after winning so contacting them is not so easy.