Mary

Contributor to HGTV Dream Home

Mar 4

It Could Be You

Pinnacle Mountain, Stowe, Vermont. Photography by pdbreen.

Are you excited? Think you might be the winner? I myself cannot wait to find out who wins this amazing mountain lodge.

While we wait with anticipation, take time to hop over to the Green: Home blog. We’re sharing another video teaser: the completed interior. Mark your calendars: The HGTV Green Home 2011 online virtual tour launches April 1.

Sneak Peek of HGTV Green Home 2011

Posted at 1:43 pm

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  1. I moved since entering…how will they find me? they have my phone number only :(
    mary please can you tell me or someone can tell me pleaseeeeeeeeee.

    bellaybumer on March 9, 2011 at 2:10 pm
    • Its all good!! They also probably have your e-mail, yes? If you are the winner, they will find you!! GOOD LUCK!!

      JenniferHI on March 9, 2011 at 2:55 pm
  2. No sign of stalkers, no mysterious phone calls, no ambushes yet. Don't think I'm the lucky one. :-/

    stephenwnagy on March 9, 2011 at 2:12 pm
    • They are reported to be VERY stealthy!B) Keep Dreaming, Sephenwnagy!

      areeve04 on March 9, 2011 at 2:15 pm
      • Yeah … I would hope that I'd be able to get some clue, though. I'm the guy who figures out the plot twists right from the start when I'm reading mystery novels or watching a mystery on television.

        stephenwnagy on March 9, 2011 at 2:30 pm
        • That's because you haven't met the crafty HGTV Dream Home Ambush Team, Steven. They're good at what they do. Won't actually know for sure until they surprise me.

          Lessie on March 9, 2011 at 3:41 pm
    • Nothing unusual and out of the ordinary my way either, Stephen. Let's see what happens Saturday night.

      Lessie on March 9, 2011 at 3:40 pm
  3. ambush team,,,,,,please dont worry about my pitbulls. they wont bother you. come by any time! I dont care if its midnight. I will be waiting up till 3 am. Im ready to win!!!

    becky on March 9, 2011 at 2:13 pm
    • I love pitbulls! They are one of the best family dogs! I call them velcro dogs because they love to stay by your side all of the time. They are the biggest babies and love bugs!

      areeve04 on March 9, 2011 at 2:18 pm
      • that is so true! Oh i have an old rotweieler back there too, but shes harmless.

        becky on March 9, 2011 at 2:56 pm
    • Becky, you sound so sweet. Glad I'm not on the ambush team if you're the winner cuz I'd turn back once I saw your pitbulls. Hope they're braver than me.

      Lessie on March 9, 2011 at 3:45 pm
      • lol. i have a friend that wont even get out of her car, but all my dogs are good dogs. my teenagers have friends in and out all the time so they are use to comings and goings. and my husbands friends. there was a couple people they didnt like but just bark and make alot of noise, but i trust their taste in judging someones chariter. I say if a good dog dont like someone then there must be a reason right.? lol. anyways if they saw just my yard, or should i say my husbands side of the yard, that would probley scare them off in itself. lol

        becky on March 9, 2011 at 3:55 pm
        • Too funny Becky! I'll take your word and trust that your dogs are good. OK Dream Home Ambush Team, if Becky is the winner, don't be afraid of her dogs.

          Lessie on March 9, 2011 at 4:13 pm
  4. I have thoroughly enjoyed being a visitor to this blog for the last week or so. I usually stay over at the Dream Home Message Board. Was totally bummed when Mr. Smith posted on the board the winner's information. The Admin went in an removed the person's street address, but left the rest of the message up. That's when I ran back over here and was bummed all over again to see that Mr. Smith had done the same here. If he is telling the truth, well, that is just so sad and unfair to ruin the excitement for everyone including HGTV. Just totally bummed!

    wantedtowin on March 9, 2011 at 2:30 pm
  5. who is this john smith, and what did he do? did he say he was the winner or something? I remember last years blog got pretty hot. some folks better be careful. lol. I know im gonna watch what i say. these blogs are so fun to keep up with, and i love reading stuff from coop, cami, lucyourdog and many others. and just to warn everybody now, i have kind of a sarcastic sinse of humer so some of my post might look smartalec and im not really trying to be. honestly. ok well, good luck,Good Luck, GOOD LUCK!! cant wait to see who gets this one, but most of all I WANT THIS ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! xD

    becky on March 9, 2011 at 2:32 pm
    • He announced the winner from chicago earlier today. He sounded pretty convincing

      capeandwaiting on March 9, 2011 at 2:59 pm
  6. Ugh…I'm stuck home today.. 3:30am this morning my son wakes me up saying his ear hurts.. We're leaving for the doctor in about 30 mins.. amoxicillin here we come.. *ugh* =/ So, HGTV… I'll be home the rest of the afternoon..with a little guy with an ear infection and a hubbie with a cold..might wanna bring latex gloves and masks into my house :)

    Melly1979 on March 9, 2011 at 2:35 pm
  7. Mary, are you in the hospital? Has all this Dream and Green Home excitement been too much for you? I know that's the only reason you would leave us hanging like this. It's 2:40 pm, almost 3, and we don't have a new blog. What up?!!!

    Lessie on March 9, 2011 at 2:40 pm
    • Lessie-This Blog is really going strange–>There was someone named Backtonormal and now that account is deleted–another person keeps referring to the message board with the winners name..this time it is truly all messed up!!! This usually happens after the winner is announced not now!

      Cindy on March 9, 2011 at 3:13 pm
      • Cindy, I guess it's the economy and job lay-offs and everything else that's happening because it's never gotten to this point so early in the game. We're supposed to still be dreaming, hoping, planning, and waiting. All I can say is:

        CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNER! Please don't get discouraged by anything you hear or read during the next two weeks.

        Lessie on March 9, 2011 at 4:19 pm
        • Thanks Lessie for the good info."That has happened to me before Brenda. When I can't find the comment, I copy and paste it in the comment box and the bottom, then give my reply".

          I'm sad this blog is at an end but I will be moving over to the Green House, it's closer to Oklahoma and I may even try to get up there and see it. I would love the next dream home to be in Washington State, the mountains there are also beautiful. I plan on a visit to Leavenworth Washington this fall for Octoberfest. If you have never been there it is a must see!! Have a great day and hope to see you at the Green House Blog.

          BrendaOKC on March 10, 2011 at 3:15 pm
          • You're welcome, Brenda. If you tour the Green Home, please tell us about it. I've never been to Washington but I have been to Oregon. My sister lives there. Oregon is also beautiful..

            I'm moving to the Green Home blog too. Look forward to seeing you there.

            Lessie on March 10, 2011 at 4:14 pm
  8. not understanding the comment count. jumps from 1921 to 1983. BUT!!! if i am commenter 1921, well i love it. that is my dear sweet late gramas bith year. Is it an omen. just thought i would ramdomly toss that in there. lol. Nothing else to do but wait anyway,,,,,,, and go feed my dogs. LATER!!!:)

    becky on March 9, 2011 at 2:41 pm
  9. Can't wait. Haven't been able to sleep well for about a week wondering who is going to win! Please, give us a hint! ^_^ Good luck everyone. It won't be too much longer.

    JulieESS on March 9, 2011 at 2:49 pm
  10. I am just EXCITED about the HOCKEY!!!

    JenniferHI on March 9, 2011 at 2:51 pm
    • Being from Canada and now living in Northern Maine, you can bet that I love HOCKEY too. If all of you laugh at the Mainers accents, wait till you hear mine (a mix of French and Mainer accent)!!!! Not a pure breed for sure (just like my lovely Lucy) Wonderful!! lol

      Lucyourdog on March 9, 2011 at 3:01 pm
  11. ok, why are my comments not showing up since 40 minunts ago, did they shut it down or what?

    becky on March 9, 2011 at 2:54 pm
  12. HGTV has confirmed the winners' names over on the message board. Check it out.

    HappyGecko on March 9, 2011 at 3:01 pm
    • Wha? WHere??

      Melly1979 on March 9, 2011 at 3:05 pm
      • wantedtowin on March 9, 2011 at 3:09 pm
        • All I see is the same John Smith posting what he posted here – I see no confirmation of anything from HGTV – specifically where does it say that?

          ShadySideT on March 9, 2011 at 3:11 pm
          • This sure is getting crazy on here today–time to walk the dogs…

            Cindy on March 9, 2011 at 3:14 pm
          • http://boards.hgtv.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/4714002
            Look at all the comments and you'll see one from HGTV admin (picture of Gumby). It confirms it there.

            HappyGecko on March 9, 2011 at 3:24 pm
          • Still not seeing it – all "Gumby" did was reference John Smith's edited post – where does it say "confirmed" anything?

            You could be right – but there is nothing in HGTV's post that says "we confirm that its these people."

            Interestingly enough – I found an address and phone number for a John Smith who lives on the same street as the supposed winners about a block or so away – wonder how he would feel having his information blasted to the world (if is in fact even him posting)? My point is that we really just don't know….

            ShadySideT on March 9, 2011 at 3:29 pm
          • wow…it could be true. I mean if a neighbor saw this….there is nothing that keeps your neighbors from telling the world. Man….so close to Chicago….augh….I was so close to winning….John Smith gains nothing from telling the world so we will see if this is true.

            SouljaGirl on March 9, 2011 at 3:58 pm
        • I don't see where they've confirmed anything?

          Melly1979 on March 9, 2011 at 3:13 pm
    • Still do not believe it. When it comes DIRECTLY from HGTV, than I will believe it. That still came from that guy this am.

      JenniferHI on March 9, 2011 at 3:14 pm
      • That's what I was thinking too but then I went over on the message boards. The guy posted over there and then a few comments below HGTV admin confirmed it. The only thing they edited was the people's address. They took it out. So I do believe it's official.

        HappyGecko on March 9, 2011 at 3:20 pm
        • If this all is true…I was really excited (even if it was not me) to not hear anything until the 19th. Makes me sad that NOW all of a sudden some jerk gets on the blog and shoots off his mouth. Just like a litte kid….I KNOW SOMETHING YOU DON"T KNOW…please….

          JenniferHI on March 9, 2011 at 3:29 pm
        • I'm inclined to agree. They would have to remove a personal street address as I would think there are privacy issues. But, if they were to remove the whole comment that would almost appear as if they were confirming it in the process, therefore they have to leave it up.

          wantedtowin on March 9, 2011 at 3:32 pm
          • Well if they really are the winners, privacy wouldn't be an issue. Could this be a clue?Something is really fishy here. Mary, where are you? Let us know what is really going on…

            debbielee27 on March 9, 2011 at 3:58 pm
    • I'm going to refer to Coop007's reply on this one…
      Don't Panic Yet folks! The sky is not falling! In a world where tensions are high regarding the Dream Home winner and everyone is on edge, BEAR in mind (that phrase always sends a cold chill down my spine!) that Scripps Networks, whether it be HGTV, DIY, and several others under their corporate umbrella, runs many different shows where trucks and camera crews show up at homes around America.

      For example, in a news article released February 25, 2011: DIY Network Is Crashing Across America; Next Stop: Ambush Renovation in CHICAGO. Ambush Day– Saturday, March 5 from10 a.m. CT to 12 p.m. CT

      Melly1979 on March 9, 2011 at 3:17 pm
    • I don't believe it. If that was true the person who posted it would have given more info. The person said, Don't believe me?, just wait, If the person gave the names of the people, why didn't the person give more proof. I don't think HGTV would have posted it because it is supposed to be a surprise on the special on the 19th.

      debbielee27 on March 9, 2011 at 3:35 pm
    • I believe HGTV took out the address because it is kind of an invasion of privacy if they are NOT the winners. Poor people. HGTV usually keeps things pretty hush hush (night time ambushing, tells people at dinner partys are at people's work). I could see though where a neighbor or co-worker could witness it and blab. I always figured HGTV had them sign a disclosure too, asking not to tell, but I guess you can't get everyone who might have seen it. Shame on those people. BUT, HGTV might have also picked runners ups as a decoy and haven't done the "real" ambush yet. That's what I'm going with for now. I still think it will be between today and Saturday. :D If it is that couple, good for them and congrats!!

      Dreaming_In_CA on March 9, 2011 at 3:51 pm
    • Also, remember one year they picked 3 people and they all went to the dream home, picked keys out and if it opened the door they were the winner (something like that)…keep dreaming :D

      Dreaming_In_CA on March 9, 2011 at 3:53 pm
    • Doesn't look like HGTV actually confirmed anything, looks like it just shows where they posted, which was actually just an edit to remove an address from the initial post. Regardless of who the winner is big congrats to them!!! how exciting!!! I hope that the winner is still "unknown" because it is so much more exciting that way!

      afreebird07 on March 9, 2011 at 3:55 pm
    • we will just have to wait and see, 2 days left

      cantbel on March 9, 2011 at 4:21 pm
  13. Ok… I finally opened the ecard my Mom sent me for my birthday (last Sunday).. I never share stuff this intimate, but anyone who was born in the late 70's/early 80's will get a huge kick out of it! Please take a look at this card… it's awesome! LOL! http://www.bluemountain.com/view.pd?i=247898823&a:D

    Melly1979 on March 9, 2011 at 3:02 pm
    • I wasn't born in the late 70's/early 80's but I sure lived through them and remember just about everything mentioned! Some of those trends I actually lived through twice (slathered-on blue eyeshadow — who'd have thought it would make a comeback from the '60s!). That was a great e-card and your mom must be a fun person. BTW, belated Happy Birthday!

      CplusE on March 9, 2011 at 3:33 pm
    • Loved your birthday card Melly. Thanks for sharing with us.

      Lessie on March 9, 2011 at 4:07 pm
    • thanks for sharing! This was great!

      SouljaGirl on March 9, 2011 at 4:16 pm
  14. Thanks for the headsup, Deleted. Glad to see you're back. Will check out Coop's comment because itt was there when I read it a while ago.

    Lessie on March 9, 2011 at 3:19 pm
  15. Posted that to the wrong blog..lol.. My son loved the video! Thank You!!

    Melly1979 on March 9, 2011 at 3:26 pm
  16. We're still waiting SouljaGirl. I think the ambush will be Friday or Saturday. I'm going to a concert by the Spelman College Jazz Ensemble Friday night then I'm filling in for someone on Saturday morning. If I'm the winner, just take me to Copeland's Saturday night and I'm good.

    Will probably be just as good eating leftovers Saturday night at home wondering who go ambushed!

    Lessie on March 9, 2011 at 3:28 pm
  17. Deerspring, that's the theme song for the Dream Home Ambush Jitters Week! How did you know?

    Lessie on March 9, 2011 at 3:31 pm
    • Trust me, Deerspring, it can become more intense than this! Just wait until the winner is announced. You won't believe the response of some bloggers.

      Lessie on March 9, 2011 at 4:10 pm
  18. How are you positive?

    capeandwaiting on March 9, 2011 at 3:42 pm
  19. ahhhh man! no make it highland arkansas!! PleasEEEEEEE!!! LOL

    becky on March 9, 2011 at 3:57 pm
  20. Less than 2 weeks to go!!!!! I cant wait to see the look on the winners face!

    JU6180 on March 9, 2011 at 3:59 pm
  21. I wish they gave us a hint..

    JU6180 on March 9, 2011 at 4:00 pm
  22. This is my first time commenting on this site, but I have been following and reading the blog posts for several months now. How exciting!
    After reading the post about the supposed winner, I was crushed! I mean after all, I just knew it was my house they were going to ambush – don’t we all? Then, after reading DBCoop007 reference “February 25, 2011: DIY Network Is Crashing Across America; Next Stop: Ambush Renovation in CHICAGO. Ambush Day– Saturday, March 5 from10 a.m. CT to 12 p.m. CT” I tend to agree with Coop! The time and date does correspond with the DIY crashing more than the Dream Home ambush. The rules state clearly that they would be ambushing someone on or about the 12th not on or about the 8th!
    So, I am cautiously hopeful again…
    Although, it would be nice if someone from the Dream Home staff would give us some input on the matter. It has been several days since we have gotten any feedback.
    Cheers and best of luck to all of you. And, if by some chance they did win, CONGRATS. But, I’m still holding out hope!:D:D

    crisinariley on March 9, 2011 at 4:03 pm
    • i like your thinking ;)

      gymnasticsluvrr on March 9, 2011 at 5:12 pm
  23. Here is the link to the article referred to earlier in this blog regarding the DIY ambush that was to take place in Chicago on march 5 2011….. http://newsroom.scrippsnetworks.com/article_displ
    Notice that the location change article was dated 2/25, prior to the winner even being drawn for the dream home….. so someone from scripps network was indeed in Chicago for an ambush this month…. doesn't mean it had to be for the dream home— KEEP DREAMING BLOGGERS!!!!! We have until the 12th!

    afreebird07 on March 9, 2011 at 4:04 pm
    • But this ambush was to take place on 5 March and according to Smith the ambush he was referring to was the morning of the 8th, not that I want to believe the weasel.

      wantedtowin on March 9, 2011 at 4:11 pm
      • Yes. However, when you read further you will notice the date may be changed

        areeve04 on March 9, 2011 at 4:31 pm
    • u are right, the winner wasnt even chosen till march! i love reading posts that et my hopes up such as this one

      gymnasticsluvrr on March 9, 2011 at 5:13 pm
    • It could have been DIY at the peoples home. If they were ambushed at the home improvement store on the 5th, it would make sense DIY would take a few days to get everything set up for the "makeover project" and then come back when they are ready to film.

      BLONDGIRL on March 9, 2011 at 6:02 pm
  24. 1. Maybe JohnSmith2510 really is a real person and saw the real DH ambush; or

    2. Maybe JohnSmith2510 really is a real person and saw what he THOUGHT was the DH ambush (see DPCoop's theory); or

    3. Maybe JohnSmith2510 is a real person and just some A-hole (see, I didn't curse) stirring up trouble; or

    4. Maybe JohnSmith2510 is HGTV throwing out a red herring or false flag because the ambush team was about to get caught; or

    5. ?????

    Whatever the truth is, HGTV is either enjoying the hell out of reading these posts, or doing some serious damage control at the moment.

    ShadySideT on March 9, 2011 at 4:06 pm
    • LOL! This was a good read. HGTV is enjoying this and never thought about having to deal with John Smith the neighbor across the street who would hit the HGTV Blog. They can put the winners on a Hush Hush contract but not the neighborhood. Sooooo close to Chicago…..augh….I was so close to winning.

      SouljaGirl on March 9, 2011 at 4:11 pm
      • You still may not have lost SouljaGirl – it is still up in the air until it isn't.

        JohnSmith2510 could just be some hack who wanted to make trouble out of nothing – HGTV could definitely use this idiot to send us all down the wrong path thinking it was over and the ambush team is waiting in the bushes when you get home tonight! Or mine….!

        ShadySideT on March 9, 2011 at 4:19 pm
        • I agree with you ShadySideT…..He also said it happened yesterday morning ? Something does not make sense….

          debbielee27 on March 9, 2011 at 4:26 pm
        • Why do you keep repeating his name?

          SandyLA on March 9, 2011 at 11:38 pm
      • LOL, maybe it was the Publishers Clearing house prize patrol and NOT HGTV…… I still have hopes and dreams :)

        chmeitli on March 9, 2011 at 5:05 pm
    • Maybe John Smith did really run away with Pocohantas, and he has been smoking something in his peace pipe…

      AlaskaHGTVFan on March 9, 2011 at 4:22 pm
      • Wow your in Alaska too!!! What part of Alaska are you in?:D

        keturyah12 on March 9, 2011 at 4:25 pm
    • 5. Check out AlaskaHGTVFan's theoryxD

      areeve04 on March 9, 2011 at 4:33 pm
    • Sorry, but I'm voting for #3.

      Wyo_Girl on March 9, 2011 at 7:16 pm
  25. I sure hope the winners haven't been identified yet, and that was somehow a glitch…by someone trying to be annoying to us! I, too, even if I didn't win, wanted to hear it on the 19th! I hope someone didn't ruin it for all of us.

    BrendaJoy1957 on March 9, 2011 at 4:07 pm
  26. I was wondering what you all thought about this. In 2009, a "Joe and Cheryl Smith" won the HGTV Dream Home 2009! Wouldn't that be too much of a coincidence to have another couple by the last name of "Smith" to win again!? Hm……

    BrendaJoy1957 on March 9, 2011 at 4:14 pm
    • I didn't win it! And my name isnt smith. I'm remaining anonymous… I just dont want my windows shot out for being the messenger… This is Chicago you know??!? :)

      johnsmith2510 on March 9, 2011 at 4:43 pm
      • Are you for real? I mean did you really see HGTV on the vehicle?

        Lynnmarie21 on March 9, 2011 at 4:49 pm
  27. If this is true, shame on Smith. It really ruins the rest of the process for HGTV and the show on the 19th, they could lose advertisements too, as who the heck will watch (well, I will). Maybe they can ask Smith for the revenue lost by his blabber mouth :) too bad. I hope it is not true (for the fact of making Smith out to be non-informed) but if so, Congrats to the winners (I won't mention their poor name again in case they are not, ugh.).

    Dreaming_In_CA on March 9, 2011 at 4:17 pm
  28. On a different note – I keep thinking that if each one of the 78 milliion entries represented one person each – then the population of the entire east coast from New Jersey to Florida is right now looking over our collective shoulders right now looking for balloons and spot lights. Kind of puts it into perspective….

    ShadySideT on March 9, 2011 at 4:22 pm
  29. Actually, it's Linden, MI….that's where I livexD

    areeve04 on March 9, 2011 at 4:22 pm
  30. Well, if this is true, congrats to them. Those Illinois residents are VERY LUCKY! Don Cruz, the 2005 Dream Home Winner hailed from Batavia, Illinois. The home was in Tyler, texas.

    AlaskaHGTVFan on March 9, 2011 at 4:25 pm
    • Well, if that is true I guess those non-disclosure statements, the winner's are supposed to sign to keep it a secret until the reveal date, are not worth the paper they are written on!

      wantedtowin on March 9, 2011 at 4:28 pm
      • thrown in your face so hard that you had to BLAB yourself? You are loving this ! I don't believe you. Why don't you go tell everyone in your neighborhood and your friends and family and leave all of us dreamers alone… go away John Smith…I know for a FACT that if I was the Winner, I would tell noooobody, and risk loosing all of it. Come On.

        debbielee27 on March 9, 2011 at 4:55 pm
      • Oh, and don't worry, We would not shoot out your windows. We are just a bunch of dreamers here having fun until the day that they announce the winner on the 19th.
        You said we are mad because you are the messenger. Nobody twisted your arm. You chose to be the messenger. IF THIS IS EVEN TRUE which I doubt.

        debbielee27 on March 9, 2011 at 5:01 pm
    • Yes, congrats to them. But I still wish I could have dreamed about it for a couple more days!! LOL :)

      JU6180 on March 9, 2011 at 4:33 pm
      • how come he didn't see the GMC Denali? in all suprises they make they bring the car with them,he didn't even see the hole thing! it could be anything

        cantbel on March 9, 2011 at 5:22 pm
  31. After reading the posts, or rather edited reposts, by HGTV Admin in the HGTV message board of the original comment regarding a possible DH winner in Chicago (Hinsdale) it's clear to me that HGTV Admin is neither confirming nor denying the rumor. They have, for privacy reasons and in line with posting rules, simply edited out an individual's street address. I don't find that unusual at all.

    I remain open to every possibility until HGTV either releases to the media or posts an OFFICIAL confirmation, or until the Dream Home Winner's Reveal on March 19th.

    Rumors, as some others have noted, are an annual event with the Dream Home Sweeps — some meant to be intentionally disruptive and misleading, others simply mistaken about the facts. HGTV can't be too upset about the potential for increasing interest in the Winner's Reveal later this month, as long as the basic rules of the blog are not being breached by the wording of such a claim.

    DBCoop on March 9, 2011 at 4:29 pm
    • Plus, if anyone has been bragging about winning the dream home (as Mr. Smith has posted they have been doing), then they've disqualified themselves by having violated the NDA that they are required to sign. So I personally doubt they're the winners anymore, if they ever were in the first place.

      riggsdp on March 9, 2011 at 4:44 pm
    • The winner should only receive the price, if they have followed the rules. Only fair. ;-(

      chmeitli on March 9, 2011 at 4:56 pm
    • And now, as we continue our wait, with all of the ups and downs of today's blog, I'm heading for the nearest exit… and off to the gym …just in case Monica may still show up at my doorstep!

      DBCoop on March 9, 2011 at 5:02 pm
      • I am heading to Happy Hour – the first round is on me!

        ShadySideT on March 9, 2011 at 5:08 pm
  32. the ambush team would have most likely had the GMC Denali with them also, not just vans to surprise the lucky winner…..

    afreebird07 on March 9, 2011 at 4:31 pm
    • If it was that early that you couldn't see the Denali then what about from then until now? You are not making any sense.

      debbielee27 on March 9, 2011 at 5:50 pm
  33. Come on Mary……. we need you! (and a new post)

    afreebird07 on March 9, 2011 at 4:32 pm
  34. To whomever wins, congratulations! Stowe is awesome. Hopefully, one day our family will have a place to stay and ski.

    My son is the 23rd of the grandchildren, whom all ski or snowboard. This would be a blessing for huge family. Only problem our two or either dogs will not fit in the doggie dream home…but they will survive. Good luck to all and a dream come true to one.

    Tommyd on March 9, 2011 at 4:35 pm
  35. So did you see the whole thing?

    SouljaGirl on March 9, 2011 at 4:36 pm
    • You do know, of course, there is another ambush in the Chicago area…The landscaping ambush from DIY….

      areeve04 on March 9, 2011 at 4:47 pm
    • how saaaad that the winner has been picked, lucky them…. too bad that it was not us…how come they never go for the underdog? I think if they do a back ground check and they figure out that someone earns above a certain $$amount, it should go to someone else, give the less fortunate a chance to fullfill a dream and live the good life. ;-(

      chmeitli on March 9, 2011 at 4:49 pm
      • chmeitli, this giveaway dream is for ANYONE who wants to dream about something better….It doesn't matter what income bracket you are in, EVERYONE deserves a chance!….That's why it is a random drawing:)

        areeve04 on March 9, 2011 at 4:54 pm
        • I know, I agree, just saying….. would be neat for someone less fortunate to be living the dream. :) Congrats to whomever, I just wished it be us… :)

          chmeitli on March 9, 2011 at 4:59 pm
  36. And maybe they can get better neighbors in Vermont that will keep their mouths shut and not say things they shouldn't say!
    As my mother-in-law would always say "Looks like the Green eyed monster got you Mr. Smith"~Or are you really a Grinch? "You're a mean one Mr, Grinch…"

    Cindy on March 9, 2011 at 4:47 pm
    • Not that I am enjoying the fact that the fun factor just dropped to an all new low for this giveaway, but if it is true, then by Smith posting this should give HGTV a reason to question the winners regarding that little non-disclosure statement they signed.

      wantedtowin on March 9, 2011 at 4:50 pm
  37. I stand by my original assessment of you. And I still think you are a troll.

    ShadySideT on March 9, 2011 at 4:49 pm
    • who is deleting the posts?

      SouljaGirl on March 9, 2011 at 4:52 pm
      • He is

        debbielee27 on March 9, 2011 at 5:27 pm
    • If what he is saying is true and these people are blabbing all over the place – then hopefully they will have this windfall snatched away from them. I have no idea what is in any of the non-disclosure agreements, but certainly these people can't be that stupid to blab to everyone. While JohnSmith is most decidedly an A-hole who has stooped to a very low level, blame rests solely with the winners who are blabbing – what idiots!

      I still think he is hearing his information second hand and what he saw was the renovation ambush (or whatever it is) if he even saw anything other than lights and cameras.

      Or he could just be a liar on all levels…

      ShadySideT on March 9, 2011 at 5:03 pm
    • I think he's a troll, too.

      Wyo_Girl on March 9, 2011 at 7:19 pm
  38. i aint getting involved

    jemimasona on March 9, 2011 at 4:55 pm
    • LOL I don't blame you Matthew…

      Cindy on March 9, 2011 at 5:10 pm
  39. who ever wins ….GOD bless them…..

    jemimasona on March 9, 2011 at 4:55 pm
  40. If in fact they are truly the winners. Congratulations! But aren't there documents the winners need to sign to be sworn to secrecy until the show airs? Are they in breach of their contract?

    midge426 on March 9, 2011 at 4:57 pm
  41. DEAR BLOGGERS!!!!

    The more we give time and attention to Johnsmith2510 (aka I really don't know), the more we are wasting our time. LET'S KEEP DREAMING!!! I know it's easier said then done, but we have no prove yet that this information is true. For the HGTV crew, it would be nice to let us know.

    Let's not ruin this nice blogging community by 1 blogger!!

    Lucyourdog on March 9, 2011 at 5:00 pm
    • I also think this blogger johnsmith is BACKTONORMAL on here too

      Cindy on March 9, 2011 at 5:11 pm
    • but he completely ruined the FUN out of me already :'(

      fatima_214 on March 9, 2011 at 5:12 pm
      • I know what you mean!! I don't know what to believe anymore!!

        Lucyourdog on March 9, 2011 at 5:14 pm
  42. Is it just me, or did anyone else notice johnsmith2510 who is doing all the posting, is not the same user name as j_mc_smith2510…

    MaineSeas on March 9, 2011 at 5:01 pm
    • I noticed the different user names, but it doesn't change the facts. HGTV has selected a winner. So far, they haven't notified me that I'm the winner. Bummer!!!

      Lessie on March 9, 2011 at 5:52 pm
      • It just seems strange about the names. However I do agree with you, they have selected a winner. It still could be you or maybe me.

        MaineSeas on March 9, 2011 at 6:19 pm
        • MaineSeas, we're both winners!!! HGTV doesn't have to tell us that!

          Lessie on March 10, 2011 at 12:08 pm
  43. You are funny Mat(?) you post their phone so others can call but you don't want to get involve! ;)

    fatima_214 on March 9, 2011 at 5:01 pm
    • i am leaving this blog….it has gotten crazy.—

      jemimasona on March 9, 2011 at 6:37 pm
  44. I'm happy for the winner! We have to be! Congrats to you guys! ENJOY!!!! We all get the same chance in winning! Enjoy enjoy enjoy!!!!

    SouljaGirl on March 9, 2011 at 5:01 pm
  45. pretty impressive and quick jemimasona!!

    Lucyourdog on March 9, 2011 at 5:02 pm
    • I really am not being disrespectful but I really don't think I would want to know that much information about someone even a member of my own family! And I think it is a little dangerous there are nutty people out there, I just think you aren't thinking of their personal safety. It's great you can find a lot of information quite fast but you have ask yourself is does this have the potential to harm someone and it is it the right thing to do. I also think JohnSmith2510 broke boundaries as well. I'm not putting you down so please don't think I am. There is another sweepstakes to enter so we can all start dreaming again so good luck! :)

      Lynnmarie21 on March 9, 2011 at 5:44 pm
    • lucy…i need to find a job…this sitting home is not good for me….—

      jemimasona on March 9, 2011 at 6:42 pm
  46. Winner of what is the question? Your link tells us nothing.

    Winner winner chicken dinner.

    ShadySideT on March 9, 2011 at 5:06 pm
    • Now that's good! Keep it up!!!!

      SandyLA on March 9, 2011 at 11:48 pm
  47. I hope nobody calls her now that you have posted her work number

    MaineSeas on March 9, 2011 at 5:06 pm
    • hey , it is on the internet…if she didnt want any one to find out, she shouldnt have put it on there.—

      jemimasona on March 9, 2011 at 6:39 pm
  48. it doesn"t matter who wins…we all entered and we all had the same chances…and some one won merely based on chance….i dont think "Luck" discriminate…..and I dont think God has anything to do with sweepstakes and Lotteries….he is too busy with resolving hunger and death in different parts of the world….this is my 2 sense and i said it.

    jemimasona on March 9, 2011 at 5:08 pm
    • Oh Mathew…I think you are great, but, you really shouldn't be giving out someones personal information especially their phone number. Maybe you should tone it down a little. Be careful what you say. I would be really upset if someone was giving out my info. on a blog.

      debbielee27 on March 9, 2011 at 5:20 pm
      • I didn't see a phone number, Debbielee. If all their personal information was in an article, that's probably where John Smith got it. Can't imagine him being personal friends with the Makstenieks and then divulging their personal information. Who needs friends like that?

        Lessie on March 9, 2011 at 6:06 pm
        • No Lessie, Mathew put the so called "Winners" number on one of his posts and it has been deleted. I was just telling him to be careful. If this is a hoax I sure wouldn't want this John Smith to use my name and put my personal info on a blog. I can't remember where Mathew said he got it from. I just hope these poor people are not part of a big hoax. Can you imagine?

          debbielee27 on March 9, 2011 at 6:52 pm
          • I haven't read all the posts yet, Debbielee. But I'm glad Matthew deleted their phone number. Too bad their address wasn't deleted. What an awful way for them to begin their HGTV journey. They deserve better than that!!!

            Lessie on March 9, 2011 at 9:40 pm
    • I like your "2 sense," Matthew. Keep going!

      Lessie on March 9, 2011 at 5:58 pm
      • i am leaving this blog….i will see u some where later…it is too crazy…too many negative comments—

        jemimasona on March 9, 2011 at 6:38 pm
        • Just think of yesterday as the day from hell on the Dream Home blog Matthew. Hope it never, ever happens again!!!

          Lessie on March 10, 2011 at 12:05 pm
      • Lessie i have a question, I'm having the hardest time getting back to a response that was made to my post. What is the trick? You posted to my last post and mentioned the Green home 23 minutes ago and I can't find it!! I'm going mad looking for it.

        BrendaOKC on March 9, 2011 at 9:58 pm
        • That has happened to me before Brenda. When I can't find the comment, I copy and paste it in the comment box and the bottom, then give my reply.

          Lessie on March 10, 2011 at 12:52 am
    • Oh and Mathew, I was talking about their phone number. Since we don't know if this is all true, This couple may be part of a hoax. If they are I really feel sorry for them.

      debbielee27 on March 9, 2011 at 6:54 pm
  49. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNER(IF THEY ARE THE WINNER).HOPE THEY LIKE THE HOME AND HAVE SO MANY SWEET MEMMOREIS THERE.

    jemimasona on March 9, 2011 at 5:09 pm
  50. im not mad at the winner for winning, im just dissipionted its not me and am gonnna keep hoping incase this blogger is trying to trick evryone

    gymnasticsluvrr on March 9, 2011 at 5:11 pm
    • Me Too!!

      JU6180 on March 9, 2011 at 5:12 pm
    • It's not me either, gymnasticsluvrr! And I'm not disappointed. If I don't win the home, I have other dreams. This is only one

      Lessie on March 9, 2011 at 6:08 pm

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