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Will I be on TV tonight?

Linda Davis and Chris Colter Yesterday and today have been pretty amazing. I have received plenty of tweets, emails and facebook notifications from friends asking about tonight's Voluntown CT Extreme Makeover Home Edition show. Most who asked about it want to know if I will be on TV tonight? For those who haven't followed, I was a lead volunteer coordinator for the build of our Connecticut Castle for the very deserving Girard Family in Voluntown CT.

To answer the question: I have no idea. If you have ever watched the show, they don't spend a lot of time showing volunteers. In fact, you might even think that Ty and his design team actually build the house. HA.

The best chance of spotting my chubby face will be during the Brave Heart March at the very beginning when the volunteers show up or when Ty calls the Girard family in Orlando. I was right behind Ty during the call.

Tonight the build team with their brown coats, volunteers with their blue shirts, and the whole dang community will come together to celebrate ABC's Voluntown Extreme Makeover - Home Edition. The 42 minutes of ABC's production is only a part of the festivities.

The doors will open at 6:15 for a 1-hour "Behind the Scenes" video. I'm guessing this will be the part of the evening that volunteers will enjoy most. I expect the hootin' and hollerin' to take place during the pre-show. The Ledyard Jazz Band will be there for the warm up.

I'm using the photo above as my fat photo for Weight Watchers. I joined on Thursday. Of course, I do have on 4 layers of clothing, a hard hat and I'm wired for radio communication, but that doesn't excuse my chubby face. Sorry Chris, I don't mean to imply you are fat too. Chris Colter, of Mad Science, was my partner during the CT Extreme Home Makeover project. It was extremely cold but we did eat well.

On being selected as Volunteer Coordinator.

Local Realtors Donate Time and Monday

The Volunteers in my Computer

Thank you Volunteers

Eastern CT Extreme Home Makeover

The Girard's new castle.

Built in 106 hours in freezing temperatures, snow, and then followed by over 3 inches of driving rain.

Welcome Home Girard Family. Welcome Home.

Posted by Linda Davis on 02/08/2009 04:30 PM

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63 Comments on Will I be on TV tonight?

FEB

House is beautiful and we'll be looking for you on TV.

i'm sure if you wore your Carnac hat that you would be on TV for sure...

Hah! Linda! I think I saw you there at the build site and didn't even realize it until I just saw this picture. Funny how a hard hat, a scarve and construction gear can camouflage a lovely woman. I will be looking for you tonight in the braveheart walk on my TV - I will be home with my family:) (I remember seeing Chris there too but I didn't know his name 'til now). Have fun tonight!!

Thanks Jay!

Very funny Melina. Wish I had thought of that.

Thanks Marlene for your nice words. I think there are going to be lots of private family parties tonight watching.

Linda, that is one huge house! I'll have to tune in for this one tonight!

This project reflects the spirit of the American neighbor and the neighborhood REALTORS. Voluntarism is alive and well in Connecticut.

Well done.

I can't wait to watch it popped up on my calendar this AM. Now, I will turn the computer off and not twitter, not check email to see your face hopefully.

How did I not know this?

Love it, Linda. Hope to see your face, chubby or not;) I'm tuning in...

Some hell of a castle Linda...ok so you might not make it on TV..I'm sure your reasons for it were more than getting your face on the tube...I'm sure you were glad to do this for the family. I'll see if I can catch it.

Linda: I'll be watching! Gotta ask: do they really do a "good" job? Considering how quick the homes are contructed, I often have wondred about this.

Linda, how exciting to be a part of truly helping another family in such a real and tangible way. I'll be looking for you! Thank you for posting this to share the news.

WOW, what a dream home. 106 hours!!! That is impressive. I hope I get the chance to be apart of a better community! Hope you get lots of attention for your part in this amazing sacrifice.

Linda - A truly deserving family. Their story broke my heart. Hats off to you and for all the volunteers who put their hearts and souls into this project and where able to make this family's life a little easier. I will be watching tonight.

Linda, Congratulations to you, I hope you're out having a wonderful time and make it to the TV--and have your VCR all set!

Hi Linda, That's incredible that that house was built in 106 hours!!!! It really is a beatiful looking home. You are NOT. You're like me......fluffy.

Linda, What an amazing person you are for volunteering your time and efforts in to changing a families life. How cool is that? All in freezing temperatures as well. My hat goes off to you! How in the world does anyone build a house like that in 106 hours? WOW!

As for you being on TV...do they not know who you are? lol...I'll be looking for your beautiful face on the big screen!

Hard to believe this is a 106 hour house when something that size here would take many months.

What a cool experience to be a part of. I haven't watched the show in a while but I'm going to see if I can find you tonight.

We'll be watching for you.... take care. Looks like it was fun.

I'll be looking for you Linda. off to watch right now.

We had one of these in Manchester NH last year. It was very exciting.

I'm watching the show as I type this... hoping to see a "Linda" spotting!

Linda that is amazing that house could be built in that short period of time. My wife is already in front of the TV ready to watch the show.

Thanks for helping out another needy family. You are an angel

Just turned on the TV. I hope I didn't miss it.

Linda,

This is an absolutely wonderful story! The fact that you took the time to be a lead volunteer shows how commited you are to your community, and goes a long way to explain the kind of person you are as well as how you would be as a realtor. Best of luck to you!

Great for you Linda to participate in such a worthy cause.

Linda- Just watched the show, Amazing story. Sorry, I didn't see you. It must have been a truly fulfilling experience, to be part of this.

Great cause and wow what a tragic story. To think this kind of story is all around us and in most cases we don't even know. I enjoy this show and watch it weekly, but it is nice to have a face to put with the people. What a home was built! Yes, I did see you when you all first got there and were standing in the circle around Ty. Great job working with all those volunteers.

Linda-I missed the show but I'm a regular watcher. Congrats to you! How exciting it must have been to be part of something so important! I will watch for the reruns! Best to you~

Linda, what a great task you took on. I missed the show, but will try and watch the reruns. Do you think they will give you a link to it? Congratulations on a job well done.

That had to have been a lot of hard work. Well done. Congratulations! I missed you on tv. Let us know when it reruns.

I live on the West Coast and Sarah's Tweets were driving me crazy because I have to wait 3 more hours than you guys to watch the episode. I have one more hour and I can see your show , and in the meantime I just want to say how wonderful of you for volunteering :)

This is so great. Congrats to you. This is a great show.

106 Hours! Absolutely amazing! Extreme makeover does such a great job! Glad you were a part of the experience!

Amazing accomplishment, Linda. Even if you are NOT on TV you can be proud of what you achieved. TV stardom can be elusive, but you will always be a star to us AR folks.

Jeff

Was amazed to scroll over your photo and find your photo description. You look good in the get up!

So glad to know you Linda - you are a rock star on AR!!

What a wonderful thing to be a part of something so incredibly special. And it's quite a home to boot!

Hi Linda,

How exciting! Good for you! I haven't seen the show yet-my kids always record it. But now I know who to look for!

Great job, Linda! I'll look for you on TV!

FEB

Hi,

I saw the show. That castle looks great! Thank you for helping that family.

It is touching me. Grace Keng, Silicon Vallley realtor

Linda, very cool and what a terrific way to give back to those who are truly deserving. My wife and I cry every time we watch that show. Take care and happy blogging!

Congratulations for volunteering your hard work on Extreme Makeover Home Editiion,

Linda,

Thats amazing that you were able to participate in the build. I love that show and feel they do a great thing for poeple. What a super story. I even know Rib Hillis as I grew up with him and his family in Newton, MA

Linda.. Thank you for volunteering.. this family deserves it. The program was very moving, and touching. I wish I knew you headed a crew of people, I was looking to volunteer. Should this ever come around again (hopefully not.. I don't like seeing people so devastated) please keep me in mind.. and please CALL ME.

valerie osterhoudt

Hi Linda !

What an amazing show ! ...that poor family really do have a new castle to live in and to remember their brother and father. Really terrific project.

Good for you Linda for being a part of such an incredible event.

Sheldon

Linda, Congratulations! That's a great thing that you did and a really amazing story to be a part of.

I watched and saw you when they were in Orlando watching Ty on the computer. We all did that were following you on Twitter. It was fun and a heart warming story. Sarah passed out tissues on Twitter for me and Chris Griffith.

Linda it would be cool if you made the show:)

Linda, that is fabulous. How exciting to be a part of that. And the house is gorgeous! So, it is the volunteers who do it all? I knew they helped but had no idea that the entire house is built all by volunteers. I'm sure you scored some points up above on this one. And your face looks fine and healthy! That's the important thing.

You look great in that photo! Congrats on helping to spearhead such a worthwhile and meaningful undertaking.

I have always wondered if those were real people on the show. Now I know. You are a special person for what you did. I am sure you have a heart of gold!!

Happy Monday!
Lori

Hi Linda~ I saw you! I saw you!...wow..I cried through the whole thing too. Amazing story and what a wonderful thing to do.

Linda - what an awesome show, and thanks for sharing the photo. What a castle that has been built for this family. How exciting that you were a lead volunteer, congratulations.

What an amazing gesture you did! It almost brought tears to my eyes.

Linda, I always enjoy this show, and each of the families chosen to make over are always special and deserving! Congratulations to for helping to make this a success for your neighbors!

Linda, how wonderful it must make you feel to be part of something that makes "that much difference" in someone else's life! Job well done and you should be very proud.

Linda I saw the program last night and you guys did a fantastic job building that house!!!!!!!!!!!!

Linda, Congratulations on completing and volunteering for such a worthy cause. What an experience you have had...and it just might be captured on video. I normally don't watch the show but if I see your's listed I will!

FEB

Linda,

Congratulations on doing the hard work. Glad to know there are people like you who volunteer and do the work and do it because it is the right thing to do. I guess the people who come across as the most altrustic such as Ty and the design crew perhaps do the concepts but perhaps come up short, after all would they be able to do as well if they didn't have the financial sponsors? I personally don't want to sell anyone short, because I don't really know people's intentions. But, in the highest form of charity of the heart are the ones who give freely donations anonymously. Enjoy your posts that you do just because you want to share your thoughts.

You are just sooooo COOOL ... thank you for all you do and for sharing in all your posts. What a worthy cause and such a great experience for you. Keep sharing with active rain --- it inspires us all.

Thank you everyone for the kind words! Just to answer a few questions. The house is surprisingly well built despite being built in only 106 hours. As an example, instead of just two or three roofers on the roof, there are more like 20-25, instead of 1 painter painting the inside there were probably 50 painters. That is how they are able to move much quicker. All the work is done by licensed professionals.

I did show up on TV. Thank you to everyone who sent emails and snagged photos. Here are some from my friend Sid Minor in Atlanta! http://www.flickr.com/photos/16873113@N00/

For those who thanked me for volunteering...it is not necessary. In the end, I received so much more than I gave.

How exiting. We had an Extreme Makeover in Flagstaff a few years ago -- for the family of one of the first women soldiers killed in Iraq. It was such a mixture of sadness and joy to see her children have a wonderful new home with their grandparents.

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