Mike Holmes

16 years ago

I know he's remarried but man is he lovely. Any one watch Holmes on Holmes?

I'd get liposuction for Mike, surgery...you name it!

Always been a John Wayne fan, all my life. A man's man - that's what I love. Sorry DH but when it come's to Mike ... well ... er .... he could eat crackers anytime, anywhere...

Do you love Mike? I do. We can dream can't we? Who do you love and would liposuction for?

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luckygardnr
16 years ago
I agree, he is a bit of 'gorgeous'! AAAnnnnddd.....he lives not far from me! And you're right, he is a man's man, just like John Wayne. He was one of my heroes!

Laurel
who is drooling as we speak! lol!
marygailv
16 years ago
Never heard of him - I'm clueless.
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wanda_va
16 years ago
If I were going to build a home, he's the man I would want supervising the job. He's awesome! And cute!!
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16 years ago
Not far from you???? Laurel, email me!!!!!!! I wanna propose to Mike in person!!!! Hahahahahahahahahahhahaaa!
maryanntx
16 years ago
I'm clueless too. Never heard of him. And I would be happy if I never saw John Wayne in anything!!!!
pattico_gw
16 years ago
Add me to the list of don't knows...

I don't watch much television other than our favorites...

But I guess to be truthful I could watch a show for years and not know the actors real names...not important to me.

patti
casey_nfld
16 years ago
I think Joe is Mike Holmes' biggest fan! LOL
casey_nfld
16 years ago
Oh, he's not an actor. He renovates homes.....renovate is not really the right word. He comes in when a home owner has been duped by a contractor and fixes all the mistakes and does not charge the home owner any money.
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16 years ago
Oh Mike,

Marry Me???
bestlawn
16 years ago
Peg, you are cracking me up!
Okay, I cream over Denzel Washington, Terrence Howard, Richard Gere, Sean Connery, Kevin Costner, and Michael Johns.

teehee
No doubt there are others.
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16 years ago
Listen Bestlawn,
I'm just winding up for the pitch! Don't get me started...actually a very dear friend got me started this afternoon and I just can't help myself...are there any home liposuction kits out there yet? K-Tel have any? Boy, I'd even get my teeth whitened for Mike!
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16 years ago
I can't let Mike fall...ttt!
Dash2
16 years ago
I'm glad to hear he's married. For some reason, I always thought he was gay.
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16 years ago
Yes he is all man. Not gay. A recent interview Mike said contrary to popular belief he enjoys quiet music when he is home (no wonder!) - a bit of a romantic!

Ohhhh Mike...

Marry Me!
Marcia Thornley
16 years ago
Ya, kinda makes you wish your house would fall to pieces!
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16 years ago
My house IS falling to pieces.. but I think Jim Caruk's the man for me!

{{!gwi}}
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16 years ago
Really? I never really looked at him...nice too! Oh what the heck, we don't need baseboards around here anyway...she say's spitting more nails out and heading to another room!

Is he single?
deamn
16 years ago
As long as we are 'wishing', I wish Eric Stromer would come to my house!! He doesn't have to do anything 'cept sit here and look cool'!!! But if he insists on working, I got some 'honey do's that DH doesn't seem to get at, so Eric could do em' if he wants to. He's pretty easy on the eyes!! YA...B-A-B-Y!!!
lilliepad
16 years ago
I agree with Peggy about Mike.I'm glad you told us he is a married man cause I was sooo afraid he was gay!LOL His show is one that I will even watch re-runs of re-runs!LOL DH likes him too because he "tells it like it is".I'll never tell him why I like the show.LOL
Never heard of Jim Caruk.Does he have a TV show?
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16 years ago
lilliepad, Jim has/had a show called Real Reno's, and he's a judge on Handyman Superstar Challenge. Down to earth, Harley riding hunk of..handsomeness!

Here is a link that might be useful: Jim's link
casey_nfld
16 years ago
Oh I don't like Jim at all! I've watched lots of his shows and he comes off as lazy and arrogant. His workers do all the work, he never seems to do anything!
pattico_gw
16 years ago
I think it's so funny what one person thinks is a hunk...and someone else doesn't think he good looking at all....

He reminds me of a WWW guy..

Now I know I'm no beauty....but I know what I think is good...and it ain't that.

Not saying he's ugly ....but I just wouldn't waste my spit drooling over him.......LOL

patti (LOL...just slap me)
pattico_gw
16 years ago
You know...I sure wish we had delete or edit...

I just decided I don't like me...

Okay...it's true I don't think he is good looking BUT...I decided to try to just keep my mouth shut..I don't need to alway give an opposite opinion...I sound like a snot...and I don't like that.

I apologize.....you can think he's a cutie if ya want...and I can shut up or say something nice....there's enough negetive responses around here without me adding to it

patti
pattico_gw
16 years ago
here I am again....

Can anyone tell me what his tatoo is?

patti
lindyluwho
16 years ago
Looks like a pumpkin to me, Patti. LOL! And I agree with you. He's not my cup of tea either. No need to apologize.

Come on Peg, tell us how you really feel about Mike. Don't hold back now. LOL!!!!

Karen, I think Joe has competition for the biggest fan.

Linda
Kathsgrdn
16 years ago
Never heard of him either, not really into blond headed guys.
grammahony
16 years ago
Oh I'd prefer Jim Caruk of the two. But I'd really like Nate Berkus. I think he's so cute, and he can fix my house anytime.
Leslie

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bestlawn
16 years ago
Leslie, you're not built right for Nate.
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16 years ago
Yeah, I'd like to know what Mike's tatoos are too! I even asked Mike to marry me on his website!!!! hahahahahahahaaa! I love blonde haired men - big time. Especially if they have dimples!

Did I start something here? I thought this thread would just have a few responses and die by the wayside...

Mike lives!

Marrrryyyyyy Meeee Mike! I'd make ya happy! I would. Honest.
Kathsgrdn
16 years ago
Nate's wife or girlfriend, whoever she is needs to gain a few pounds!
mrsmarv
16 years ago
I'm not into blondes...I prefer bald-headed guys ;o)

Now, Mike Rowe from "Dirtiest Jobs" is someone who floats my boat. It has to be his arms LOL. And Chris Cornell, Eric Roberts, Terrence Howard, Sean Connery, and Tom Jones are all okay in my book. Purrrrrrr.
deemarie5500
16 years ago
Hey, I'm trying to get some work finished over here!

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Do you think Colin Firth can powerwash and stain a deck?
bestlawn
16 years ago
Nate's wife or girlfriend?
Are we talking about the same person?
His boyfriend was killed in the Tsunami.
I don't know if he has another, but he ain't a her. LOL
Of course, I wouldn't know if the guy goes both ways.
sayhellonow
16 years ago
Mike is hunky, no doubt. But he's not my type. Jim's a little closer. How about the guys on MI 5?
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16 years ago
Colin Firth!?! Dee - he's mine! All mine! I want them all I do! Dee if you feel like painting I'll power wash your deck...
work...
who's working today?
kathy_
16 years ago
Now since someone brought THAT up (wrong use of words - sorry). Anyone else thing Mr. Clooney is a closet gay? He reminds me of Rock HUdson and we know how that story turned out. Not that there's anything wrong with that...
glenda_al
16 years ago
I'll take Yul Brynner, any ole time! But he's be long gone!
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16 years ago
Oh I like Yul too! But I digress - I'm talking Mike here...all Mike! Yum!

Really, should I get a life or what?

Na. Never hurts to dream does it?

Mike, oh Miiiikkkkeeee!!!!!
Kathsgrdn
16 years ago
Oops! I guess I just made the asumption because of the pics. LOL!
lilliepad
16 years ago
Mikes on right now.Redoing a basement.I've seen it before!LOL
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16 years ago
I can never get enough Mike!
lilliepad
15 years ago
Peggy- I was watching an episode tonight and he mentioned that his tattoo on his right arm says "Make It Right".Don't know about the other one.
joyfulguy
15 years ago
Looks like ...

... just because there may be snow on the roof ...

... is no indication that there ain't no fire in the hearth!

o j
hadra
14 years ago
And what if he was gay, what's that to you or to anyone? Is that such a crime? I can't believe the homophobic posts you women are making in a public forum. You should be ashamed of yourselves. "All man"? As if men who are gay are not "real" men? *shakes head* Unbelievable.

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