So today was the reveal of the new house...The Hughes' were overwhelmed. Im so glad I got to go and be a part of it. The house is beautiful!! They said it's value is well over $1 millon. The show is going to air in February, and I've heard it's going to be a 2-hour special. I have some pics I'd love to post, but they're too big. :irked:

So today was the reveal of the new house...The Hughes' were overwhelmed. Im so glad I got to go and be a part of it. The house is beautiful!! They said it's value is well over $1 millon. The show is going to air in February, and I've heard it's going to be a 2-hour special. I have some pics I'd love to post, but they're too big. :irked:

 

Also heard on the radio today that this episode was so successful that it will be the show's Emmy nominee.

Was the hot blond carpenter that usually wears pink there? Did you get some shots of her?

Hopefully, they'll be able to keep the home. I remember reading back when the show first started that many of the families were having to sell the homes because the payments were so high.

Hopefully, they'll be able to keep the home. I remember reading back when the show first started that many of the families were having to sell the homes because the payments were so high.

 

I've heard that 5/3 Bank has completely taken care of the mortgage...And someone also is putting up the money for Patrick's brothers to both have full scholarships to UofL when they go to college.

Was the hot blond carpenter that usually wears pink there? Did you get some shots of her?

 

Yes she was, and yes I did.

Also heard on the radio today that this episode was so successful that it will be the show's Emmy nominee.

 

Somebody said something about this being the biggest turnout they've ever had for a reveal.

Yes she was, and yes I did.

Good Man!

Deuce - I have heard that the field they renovated was actually one of the IM fields and not the field the band uses to practice on. What will happen to the field that the band actually had used? Will it become an IM field now?

Deuce - I have heard that the field they renovated was actually one of the IM fields and not the field the band uses to practice on. What will happen to the field that the band actually had used? Will it become an IM field now?

 

That is true...And honestly, I dont know what they'll do with our old field. We've been throwing around the idea that they'll make it a parking lot, which would be very beneficial to the campus, especially commuters. I don't think that they used that field a whole lot for IM's, so I don't know if they'll need another field.

This is so awesome. I actually stopped by last Saturday just to check it out with Little J. We watch the show alomost every week and I wanted him to see it in person.

 

Couldn't have happened to a better family.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Only issue I have is with our "Mayor for life" real shocking that you showed up to be apart of it! :rolleyes:

Deuce...I looked for you on the field unveiling!

Hopefully, they'll be able to keep the home. I remember reading back when the show first started that many of the families were having to sell the homes because the payments were so high.

 

According to the tv news last night, Fifth Third Bank had so many donated funds that the old house's mortgage was paid off with money to spare. The new house with the pool and high tech wing for Patrick is valued at over $2 mil which is completely paid for. The property taxes will be about $10,000 a yr. plus monthly utilities, etc. which I think the family can manage. Also, the new UL band practice field's cost of $200,000+ is paid for. With the added free scholarships and other amenities, the family should be able to maintain their future. What a heart-warming story. Makes us all proud to be Kentuckians. I think even the show's staff who oversees these emotional makeovers all the time was super-impressed with Louisville and its surrounding communities. Can you imagine what a Thanksgiving celebration the Hughes will have in their new home next week?

Only issue I have is with our "Mayor for life" real shocking that you showed up to be apart of it! :rolleyes:

A lifelong politician showing up at a high-profile, popular media event? I know I'm stunned.

That is true...And honestly, I dont know what they'll do with our old field. We've been throwing around the idea that they'll make it a parking lot, which would be very beneficial to the campus, especially commuters. I don't think that they used that field a whole lot for IM's, so I don't know if they'll need another field.

Both changes are positive, IMO. The field was very underused.