Living With The Amish Ch 4 tonight
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I enjoyed this prog tonight and thought our British kids were polite, interested and good company. That Amish couple who welcomed them into their homes were just SO nice and genuine too.
I'm wondering whether the Amish people would welcome me! I could do bottling fruit, sewing, gardening, cooking etc until the cows come home .... and riding in one of those horse-drawn buggies would be fantastic.
I'm wondering whether the Amish people would welcome me! I could do bottling fruit, sewing, gardening, cooking etc until the cows come home .... and riding in one of those horse-drawn buggies would be fantastic.
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(Am I the only one who chuckled at going to visit aunt Irma?)
I hope Jonathan and his wife do get to have children.
I want to be Aunt Irma Mk II.
Had to feel sorry for James, and Charlotte was a bit pampered, before she went there.
But the haircut, is not for me.
The most ridiculous way of using a dustpan and brush I have ever seen.
Agreed that it's nice to see something that doesn't show Britain's youths as yobbish bratty tantrum throwing louts for a change!
Next week looks more challenging.
I agree.
Just a pity it's so tied up in religion.
...Isn't running a generator when you reckon that your religion discourages the use of electricity kind of taking the piss, though? It's like those Hasidic Jewish women who shave their heads and then wear wigs, heh heh
Bob - I could pretend
I said to my DH last night as soon as he came on that he'd probably love it there with the routines, proper food, caring people and keeping busy. Poor kid had been in foster care and had had a very troubled life with no Dad and a Mum in prison. Now wouldn't that be a happy ending?:)
As I said earlier on a GD thread regarding the Amish: I find myself attracted to their way of life, especially their closeness to nature, and making their own clothes and food etc. Everything looks so fresh around them!
I too was a little apprehensive about the UK teenagers but was pleased and quite relieved that they were gracious and thankful to their kind hosts. I have a feeling that one or two will become crotchety in future episodes though
I, too, am particularly fond of James, and I thought that Jonathan helped him a lot.
Having said all that, I was shocked that some of them had never done any housework whatsoever in their lives! Can't imagine it. :eek:
Looking forward to next week's episode.
My OH and I were also surprised how gracious and well behaved the British teens were. We were expecting some chavvy louts you'd normally see on these kind of programmes.
The couple were so lovely. I got a bit teary when Jonathan started crying after James explained why he'd decided to get the Amish haircut.
I have a feeling Siana isn't going to like Amish life. She seemed to really struggle with giving up her individuality and conforming to the Amish way.
That me made laugh J
Sounds like I missed a good show, I swerved it as I expected the kids to be the chavy type and would feel uncomfy for the Amish.
I love this programme - just finished watching it actually.
The people are lovely aren't they? I loved the 'relationship' the Amish guy had with that boy (the one from the 'troubled' background). They both had a lot of respect for each other. Was really lovely to see.
I liked the blond girl too & find it astonishing that her mother has never encouraged her to do anything for herself. What is it with some parents nowadays who have children who are unequipped to deal with the very basics of life. Shame on them, they're doing their kids no favours at all. :mad:
I said on another thread I wouldn't be surprised if this boy doesn't have a think about joining this community - he seems a lost soul.
Where's the other thread please?
Oh it isn't a thread about the Amish people.....it was on a BB chat type thread.
i think it was because they said there was a specific instruction to women not to 'adorn' themselves. Not that the men seem to do much adorning either, but i guess they felt that it was acceptable to let the lads keep their jewellery in.
i think it would be a mistake to think the Amish are poor - they are probably quite wealthy - aftyer all, they don't have much to spend their money on,
I just wish the gender roles were not so rigid. There must be boys who want to cook and girls who would love to work with the horses and horticulture etc. I guess these people have to leave, that was was main problem I had with the life. The Amish couple were lovely. I hope they explore how the Amish ensure there is no inbreeding, I think I read that they keep meticulous records and so forth to prevent this happening.