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Grilling Ty Pennington

Lisa Martin3
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Last night I was lucky.  I was invited to the Craftsman Experience in Chicago.  It is so hot in Chicago right now though.  It is like somebody turned on their Weber portable gas grill and left it on.  It is just wrong that we are hitting close to the 100s in temperate in September.  Down south?  Yes.  In Chicago, it's wrong wrong wrong.  It didn't matter what I did last night though — I just looked like a sweaty mess.  The train was about 150 degrees inside (I literally felt as if I climbed inside of a Napoleon grill!), and we were squished like Sardines.

That all being said, I got to meet Ty Pennington last night.  He was nice and gracious to everyone. (For those who don't know who Ty is — he use to be the carpenter on Trading Spaces. Now, he's on Extreme Home (aff) Makeover.)

(Special thanks to Kris for taking such an awesome picture!)

Now, I personally didn't get to do any grilling of Mr. Pennington. However, my friend Kim did and said he was sooooo awesome.  He hosted a Craftsman online show last night and they surprised him.  Extreme Home (aff) Makeover has been on the air 9 years.  They showed some clips from the very first season, and we got to meet Sweet Alice:

(That's Kris with her.  I took the picture :P)

Now, Ty often talks about how a single tool can make a difference in people's lives.  Alice talked about how Ty changed not only her life but changed the life of her neighborhood.  She talked about how he made her feel like a “somebody” (which we all knew she already was).   Here's the truly amazing thing — because of what he did, she went back to school and now has her PhD!!!!!  (Needless to say, when Alice was talking I'm not sure there was a dry eye in room).

Kris, Kim, and I did an interview for the Craftsman Experience show, so as soon as I can figure out where they posted it on the internets I'll post that too.  🙂  (Please remember that it looks like we all climbed in our very own Napoleon grills.  I can't reiterate enough how hot it was!!!  Coming home on the train last night at 9 pm, it was 91 degrees!)

Not only did I get to meet a really cool celebrity, but I learned a life lesson.  FTW!

 

3 thoughts on “Grilling Ty Pennington”

  3. This is a show that so breaks my heart each time I see it. We all think we have rough patches, these people in the shows have it really tough. Many of them sacrifice things so others can benefit. This is perhaps one of the most heart wrenching series on TV.

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In April 2006, Lisa began blogging to stay connected with distant relatives and friends. As she delved into blogging, she discovered the potential to assist others by sharing her experiences. Lisa has actively engaged in numerous exclusive media ventures. Notable among these are her participation in events such as the Sony Mommy Bloggers Event, the Pampers Mommy Bloggers Event, the Epson Event in Chicago, the Stouffers Event, a memorable yacht excursion with Lands End, collaborations with 1-800-Baskets, an exclusive tour for bloggers by Mrs. Prindable’s, partnerships with Hallmark, PopCap games, Chicago Cubs Mastercard Priceless Events, and Rug Doctor. In addition, she has collaborated with Nutrisystem on a weight loss initiative, teamed up with Buick and Chevy, and served as a brand ambassador for Sprint. Lisa's collaboration portfolio also extends to Disney, where she has participated in press trips for significant movies such as Frozen, Guardians of the Galaxy, McFarland USA, The Good Dinosaur, The BFG, and Cars 3. Notably, for projects like Frozen, The BFG, and Cars 3, she was granted the privilege of walking the red carpet and conducting interviews with celebrities. The impact of Lisa's blog has gained recognition, with The New York Times referencing her content. Moreover, she has been featured in interviews by respected publications such as the Southtown Star, The Chicago Sun Times, and inside.