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Friday, September 7, 2012
Kate runs in Y102's 'Yes I Can' 5K in Wyomissing
Although promotion for this great cause has been shamefully sparse, we do know the race kicks off at 10 a.m. on Saturday and benefits Special Olympics of Pennsylvania. To donate check out their web site here.
1216 sediments (sic) from readers:
«Oldest ‹Older 1001 – 1200 of 1216 Newer› Newest»Well done bluebird - didn't you say you were Intel though?
This poor fan. I'm surprised she can find her way out of bed in the morning. This is her reply to:
@Kateplusmy8
Drinking lots of H2O in between everything esp 2day!Putting my best foot forward 4 Real Fashion Real Women Charity Show tomorrow!Can't wait!
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@Kateplusmy8 can't wait but I still can't find which channel its on :-( sounds so exciting & what an honor.
Kate could begin to make amends by admitting that Jon has the kids half the time instead of ignoring the questions, obfuscating and pretending otherwise.
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It would be gracious to recognize Jon's parenting and support. Kate obviously got the lion's share of their assets, so why she has to keep on insinuating that Jon's financial contribution is a joke is beyond me.
On 9-11 I always like to take time to remember what it brought out of people. Although many stories to come out of 9-11 have been very moving and representative of the human spirit, I think if I had to pick one, it would be the story of our dear friends up in Canada. Gander, Newfoundland took in thousands of refugees off the airplanes that were diverted there. And took care of them for a week.
It's a story of friendship, loving your neighbor, loving people who are not even close to your neighbor. Of opening doors to those in need with no questions asked. God bless Gander for showing us what love, friendship, charity and selflessness really is. I'll be forever grateful that this story was told.
Here is a short clip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUmCgQp5iNg
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Exactly! Nothing pisses me off more than listening to the stupid Sheeple cackle on and on about KG supporting the kids all by herself!
We know their was money put aside for the 8 BUT their should have never been a provision that allows KG to draw from them to pay their expenses that ALL regular parents do all on our own. Those kids should be supported. Y their parents but, I stead, they have been supporting themselves all these years.
Kate has some nerve to bitch
Well, that fan says the fashion show IS being televised. Kate never said anything about that!! What a hoot! Talk about poor promoting even of herself! I'm not sure about it being televised though.
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@SaidByJeannie @kateplusmy8 yes being televised but not sure what channel or if that means live 2mrrw eve. Hmmm
It would be gracious to recognize Jon's parenting and support. Kate obviously got the lion's share of their assets, so why she has to keep on insinuating that Jon's financial contribution is a joke is beyond me.
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Yes it would. And since Kate has to be living off money made off the show and hence the kids, there is no way a measly coupon cabin salary could support such extravagance, she never seems to acknowledge that if the children's money is hers shouldn't it be Jon's too? They are after all half of Jon. Therefore, she is living off his money too, is she not?
The way she parcels things in her mind is illogical.
She is drinking lots of water because it is a RUNway!
On 9/11 I was on a military post that was hosting an international Intel conference. Instant lock down.
Eleven years ago, I drove to work, snagged a sweet parking space right outside the office, felt REALLY good and thought it was such a gorgeous beautiful day with such a remarkably clear blue sky! Went inside and secretary had radio on, heard about the plane hitting the first tower. We went to break room and turned on TV and watched the rest. I remember feeling nauseous. I went to school to pick up youngest dd, a lot of parents got of work early and were picking up kids early. I just wanted to hug my kids.
that weekend dh and I had to drive to DC, and we drove past the Pentagon with that horrible gaping hole. The Pentagon had just completed a renovation and reinforcement of parts of the structure, otherwise the damage would have been much worse. I live two hours or so from DC. It hit home how close everything was.
Interesting discussion on regrets. My husband has a saying "If you like where you are, you have to accept where you've been." Nobody's life is perfect, and we all make mistakes. But those mistakes help shape who we are, both positively and negatively. As you said, Admin, not living in the past means accepting the choices you've made, making amends where you can and moving forward, working diligently and vigilantly not to repeat our mistakes. Sometimes, that's the best you can do.
I've always loved the line from "Anne of Green Gables" - Tomorrow is always fresh, with no mistakes in it. Again, I don't think that's dismissing your past mistakes, I think it's just giving you a perspective that you can change. So much of the time, we let the past hold us back, usually because it's comfortable and familiar. For most, change is scary and difficult. Who likes moving out of their comfort zone?
My husband and I have been having the "comfort zone" discussion as we have two kids who are early 20's who are trying to "launch" and it's difficult. I always feel bad for them, in a way, because they are our learning curve. The younger kids have it so much easier because by the time it's their turn, we've been through it and know what to expect, know what battles are worth fighting, etc. He and I are working really hard to transition from treating them like "kids" to treating them like the adults we want them to be.
9/11
It's an eerily similar day today, just like 11 years ago when there was a welcome chill in the air that propped up a cloudless, impossibly blue sky.
I took my 2 (at the time) dogs out for a long walk and turned on the TV when I came home. I turned to go into the kitchen to reheat a cup of coffee and something tweaked me. It was Matt Lauer's voice at 9:03.
Why was the Today Show still on? Regis and Kelly had that time slot.
Oh, a small plane hit one of the towers. Terrible, but not earth-shattering.
Over time, it became clear that we were under attack.
BIL worked in the financial complex just across from the towers. After his building shook for the second time, as another plane crashed, he went as high up in the building as he could go and saw what no one should see--desperate people waving out of broken windows and some, jumping, deciding their own fates.
DH and I were going to get married on Sept. 15th that year. Long story short, we actually moved our wedding to 4 weeks later. It was an agonizing decision, lots a tears shed.
It was just too close for us both geographically and emotionally.
Sept. 15th was gorgeous and I hoped that our new date would be the same. That day in October was spectacular and all was perfect in the end.
We were astounded how every, single person or vendor or caterer or limo or musician or photographer worked with us to move our wedding.
We lost $25 that was a hold payment on DH's rented tuxedo. That was it. We could have been raked over the coals. Monies were paid. Penalties could have been assessed.
No one did.
Except for the tux rental,
Eh.
Jumping and Kate is a Twit - Aww. Thanks for caring you guys. I had no idea I'd be missed. I'm fine, the cold is gone. We took an impromptu trip with my cousin and his wife when they pulled up in front of the house in their brand spanking new (to them) motor home or RV or whatever they're called and forced us by gunpoint (well, not really gunpoint) to go with them on a little getaway. To the people of British Columbia - I LOVE your province. No wonder they call it beautiful BC. The mountains are so .... majestic!
I came home to a huge box of apples that a nice neighbor lady gave me which now needs to be processed into jelly (not the neighbor lady, the apples). Too bad I don't have a jelly-maker helper/servant.
I hope everyone here is okay and not too exhausted from your incredible journey across America to help Admin when you reach CA tomorrow.
About 9/11...even after ll years it still seems surreal. My condolences to all those who lost their loved ones on that terrible day.
Ajay Rochester said in a tweet to that fan that it will be televised. However, I would think that the Real Fashion Real Women website or FB page would say so, and they haven't.
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@Kateplusmy8 @ajayrochester awww goodluck. will it be televised?? so exciting.
Ajay Rochester
@xxxx @kateplusmy8 yes and covered by international media
So there's only Ajay's word saying it will be televised. None of the other people involved have mentioned it.
In addition to the generosity of the Canadians, I will never forget a picture of a guy in Minnesota holding up a sign that said:
"WE ARE ALL NEW YORKERS"
AuntieAnn - Welcome back! We were starting to worry about you. I'm glad you had a nice trip.
I live by the "no regrets" philosophy, too. I will have to disagree with you folks with the general consensus that in order to learn from past mistakes, there must be regrets. Not true. I feel the exact opposite. I feel that in order for me to learn from my past mistakes I can have no regrets, or I will be stuck in the past.
Regret:
noun
3.
a sense of loss, disappointment, dissatisfaction, etc.
4.
a feeling of sorrow or remorse for a fault, act, loss, disappointment, etc.
verb (used with object)
1.
to feel sorrow or remorse for (an act, fault, disappointment, etc.): He no sooner spoke than he regretted it.
2.
to think of with a sense of loss: to regret one's vanished youth.
Ok, maybe I regret my vanishing youth (although you can't tell by looking at me, but my body can tell!!), LOL!!
So, it's all in one's perceptions. I don't have regrets about my past mistakes. I made them. I learned from them. I moved on. But number 3- sense of loss or disappointment, shoot, that happens daily- Lakers lose a game, time to wake and get out of bed, burned dinner - ok, just kidding!
Tweet-le De Tweet-le DUMB said... 186
Kate doesn't apologize and the one time I heard her eek out her idea of an apology it was followed with, "but...". I'm sorry I did that, but you made me is NOT an apology.
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If I'm not mistaken, that was aired on the episode where she was confronted about some of her behavior toward Jon, specifically the scene she made in ToysRUs while he was trying to mind a cart full of cranky kids.
I remember watching that and listening to her say "Hmmm... Well, I'm sorry. (pause) BUT you MADE me do it!" or words to that effect. My mouth fell open because that is textbook, classic abuser language. Her eye movements and hand movements and smirking, in short I mean her complete and total body language, was completely abuser textbook case study.
I was stunned, as I had not had much experience with female domestic abusers, but here was one right on TV and getting paid for it too.
Kate is a twit said... 13
Ajay Rochester said in a tweet to that fan that it will be televised. However, I would think that the Real Fashion Real Women website or FB page would say so, and they haven't.
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@Kateplusmy8 @ajayrochester awww goodluck. will it be televised?? so exciting.
Ajay Rochester
@xxxx @kateplusmy8 yes and covered by international media
So there's only Ajay's word saying it will be televised. None of the other people involved have mentioned it.
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Maybe some news outlets will be there. Beats me.
Internation media is covering NY Fashion Week as a whole. Since she's from another country she may get some coverage from that country's news (hence "international") Local news will probably cover this particular event but I don't think that it is being televised and I doubt that I'll see it on my news station. Ajay is just another former reality star with delusions of grandeur. I'd like to see it televised because she and Kate may have a knock down drag out trying to hog the spotlight.
Bluebird said...
"Lilly and Formerly Duped, I now know where both of you lived, not too far from me. Formerly duped I cross the river into your city on my way to Montreal. From where I live I just have to cross the river to see our Parliament Buildings."
Just had to shout out "it's a small world"...I'm a fellow National Capital Regioner. How's it going, eh? :D
Sheri said... 20
Isn't it? Ca va bien, et toi? (I have lost so much of my French since moving here!)
My sister still lives near O, a rural area in K-----. :)
Auntie Ann, good to see you! Join the caravan as we celebrate America with a ROAD TRIP!
So far our caravan includes the H2 Hummer driven by Bandit the young Burt Reynolds from the Smokey and the Bandit movie. This is followed by the El Camino stretch limo driven by Johnny Knoxville, he has the best playlist for Outlaw Country fans. This is followed by the Partridge Family bus, driven by the young David Cassidy. We were in Las Vegas last night, so far we have gone to every Harrahs in the state. After a lovely casino buffet lunch, we are heading for Pocatello Idaho, home of Don Asletts Museum of Clean! Thanks again to www.roadsideamerica.com for info on the quirky and unique sips along the way!
NJGal51,19 that makes sense. I don't know who the Ajay person is. Is she on TV in another country?
NJGal51 said... 19
Internation media is covering NY Fashion Week as a whole. Since she's from another country she may get some coverage from that country's news (hence "international") Local news will probably cover this particular event but I don't think that it is being televised and I doubt that I'll see it on my news station. Ajay is just another former reality star with delusions of grandeur. I'd like to see it televised because she and Kate may have a knock down drag out trying to hog the spotlight.
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Now that would be entertainment :)
Formerly Duped...(20)
Ca va bien, oui, merci. :P Actually, my French is horrid. Lost most of it after leaving immersion in Grade 4. Took 1 French class in High School and barely passed. I can get by but it's definitely a struggle.
I think I gotcha on your sisters locale, if I'm right, I'm about 15 minutes from there. ;) Neat.
Auntie Ann.....12
We moved to British Columbia from Ontario 17 years ago, leaving friends and family behind, rather late in life (I was 49, my husband was 52). We live in Vancouver, near Stanley Park, right in the heart of the city. Not a day passes when don't marvel at the beauty of the mountains I see out my window every morning. We love it here.
On the subject of regret, I reference from memory a letter written to Ann Landers years ago called "The Station". "Regret over yesterday, and fear of tomorrow are the twin thieves that rob us of today".
Tweet-le De Tweet-le DUMB said... 23
"NJGal51,19 that makes sense. I don't know who the Ajay person is. Is she on TV in another country?"
Someone earlier upthread said that this Ajay person is Australia's version of Kate...just without the brood. A former reality t.v. star turned famewhore. The exact words, I think, were "would attend the opening of an envelope it there were cameras".
11 years ago, I had taken the day off work to go for a biopsy. I was in the shower at 8:30 when daughter #3 came home from her night shift nursing job. She pounded on the bathroom door and was shouting something about "plane!" "hijacking!" "Crash!" "Mom, you have to get out here!"
I didnt understand, but could tell she was really cranked up. I got out of the shower, I joined her in the middle of the living room and CNN was showing a plane. I said "I thought you said the plane crashed?" She said "It DID! This is another one, it's hijacked and they dont know what it's doing!"
And we watched that 2nd plane slam into to the tower, live.
I told her that we had been declared war upon.
My mother arrived right about 9AM to go with me to the doc, and when I opened the door she was pale and her eyes were bugging out.
We got to the doctor's office and one of the staff was coming back in with a small TV from home. The air traffic control tower where I live was in contact with the hijackers of a 3rd plane and the plane was turning around over "OUR" airspace and acting erratic. The Mayor evacuated the city (who KNEW what was happening? Was this 3rd plane going to crash here?), he was later ridiculed for that precaution. When I came out of my appointment, my mother said the 3rd plane had crashed in PA.
We stopped for gas on the way home. There was a gentleman, about age 30, pumping his gas. He was in a white shirt and tie and was nice looking. And he was dark skinned and I got scared. So did my mother. And we stopped and said to each other that we as Americans cannot be afraid of each other like this. I will never forget feeling disgusted with myself like that.
The whole day was surreal. Still is.
Later that evening we heard about a small group of physicians at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic who CHEERED when the 2nd plane hit the tower. They were fired from their jobs on the spot. Later they filed suit and lost.
Sheri said, 27. Ok, thanks. Missed the comment. I think the PR guy is Australian too. Whatever, they appear to be no-names.
Butterfly but how do you learn from something without first having regret?
I don't see how something can be recognized as a mistake and learned from without having a regretful feeling first.
In any case though you sound quite healthy. Kate takes the no regrets to an extreme almost like an excuse never to make amends to people.
In addition to the generosity extended to the people stranded, the folks in Gander also ensured that all the pets in the cargo holds of the all the planes were unloaded and were given food, water and exercise. Due to the circumstances, the people were not allowed access to luggage or anything held in the cargo spaces of the planes including their beloved pets. It took several hours for staff to convince authorities to allow them to release the animals and provide them with the care they would need. I can't remember the exact count, but IIRC it was in the neighborhood of 75 animals. If it wasn't for the thoughtful staff, it is doubtful these pets would have survived. Just a small story in the big picture, but nonetheless touching.
Since today is the anniversary of 9/11.
I'm waiting on Kate to make today about herself in someway.
Sheri and Formerly Duped, ca va bien moi aussi, il fait beau, le soleil brille et cette blogue me fait rire souvent. It's a small world!
Per chance is no one on this blog able to attend the Real Fashion Real Woman show? Too bad, I would really of liked to hear of the event from someone on this blog.
Aunie Ann it's good to see you back and feeling better.
Sillimom, I love you and your DH's outlook on life and I'm sure your children will turn into fine adults.
Tucker's Mom, I'm so happy everything turned out OK for you and DH.
You are all such witty, amusing people, you make me laugh out loud, and when I do, my cat who is usually sleeping on the chair in front of me, lazily opens her eyes and gives me the Look. Also like Admin said if I don't like an OT discussion, I just scroll through.
My thoughts are with those who lost loved ones on 9/11.
Welcome back, Auntie Ann! You were missed!
Eleven years ago I was n my office when someone knocked on my door to tell me that a plane had crashed into the World Trade Center. Then he came back to tell me a second plane had crashed into the other building. Everyone went to the break room and watched it unfold on TV.
At one point, I remember being in the break room by myself. I was checking the TV for updates and then it happened. I watched as the second tower collapsed on live television. I couldn't stop the tears from flowing.
That evening a close friend and I went to our community church for a special prayer meeting. Most of us could not say our prayers without crying. It just didn't seem possible that this could happen here, but it did.
Call Me Crazy, Joy in Virginia - Thank you. I will not go MIA without first reporting in again. lol. It was unplanned but oh so nice. Joy - Love the caravan idea. ha! David Cassidy. Come on get happy! I really have to have a look at this Museum of Clean. Sounds interesting. Anyone win big in Vegas?
Jumping In - I envy you. I'd move there tomorrow if I could. BC is jaw-dropping beautiful.
Dwindle - I totally agree about the abuse. I think she said Are you mad at me? What did I do? As if she didn't know. She acted all innocent. Typical freaking narcissistic behavior.
wildrose - I meant to say hi to you as a fellow Albertan the other day. Hi!
chefsummer - I think she just found out about 9/11. Seriously, I don't think she even mentioned it last year, what with her show being cancelled and all. Poor thing. She probably spent the day on her (grifted) chaise lounge in her bedroom with a cold cloth across her forehead.
chefsummer said... 32
Since today is the anniversary of 9/11.
I'm waiting on Kate to make today about herself in someway.
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In Kate's mind today is all about her. She's in front of mirrors, getting fitted for modeling, giving air kisses to all the other no-name models.
Thank you Love My Grandsons.
Grandsons - did you have a nice holiday with your grandsons?
ADMIN said
In any case though you sound quite healthy. Kate takes the no regrets to an extreme almost like an excuse never to make amends to people.
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yeah, that's how I take her attitude, too. My no regrets philosophy means I dont wallow in my past mistakes, I own them. I made a mistake, I learned from it, I dont repeat it. No regret. Cant change it. Why lament? Thats how I see it anyway. To me, regret is a very negative, un-constructive emotion. You can't move forward with a life full of regrets. Like I said, perceptions, or maybe it's relativity.
Anyway, touring the US is fun and coming back home to LA is the BEST!!! No place like home :D
I may not leave- AWOL is not so bad, they have to catch me, LOL!
Auntie Ann, had a wonderful time! I posted some comments on the first page about our trip. I don't want to bore everyone else by posting them again. Thanks for asking!
Joy in Virginia...
What about Scooby Doo's Mystery Machine? How 'bout the Nightrider?
lol
re: Toys R us episode
Kate exited the store making silly jokes and feigning innocence as to why Jon would be upset and said she didn't notice other people...then on a FAQ show, she said it only sounded so bad b/c they were mic-ed and that made it seem like she was yelling from far away. Not a real apology at all. Helloooooo!
Oh and didn't Kate say she only 'required' specific brands of school supplies their school asked for? How would this tweet fan know what to send unless Kate asked for specifics?
To clarify I don't think having regrets means you wallow in misery over the past all the time. Rather you recognize and accept where you went wrong, make amends to those you hurt and work to change. I think some people use no regrets as a convenient way to never take responsibilty for any wrong doings and there is where this philosophy can be dangerous.
Jumpin In... I was lucky enough to finish the last 2 years of my degree at UVIC and still make an annual Easter trek to the Island to get some green and daffodils in while all is still bleak and grey back home! Miss the sights and smells of the west coast so much, but I am a prairie girl at heart...
Auntie Ann...Hi back!
My heart is heavy for all the families that lost a loved one (or more) on this day 11 years ago.
I wish you all peace & love.
My hubby and I were getting dressed to go to work and saw the first plane hit the twin tower and thinking it must have been an accident but when the second plane hit it was a" OMG" moment ! When you see it with your own eyes it stays implanted in your mind! I can close my eyes and see those planes crashing into those towers! I will never forget!!
Is the Radar story about The Today Show ignoring the moment of silence for 9/11
for the Kris Jenner interview true?? If so, what is the medias love affair with reality people all about??
Oops, did I use the word affair(s) when addressing Kris Jenner??
Why is she drinking so much water? Does she have a UTI? ;)
TLC stinks, she's drinking all the water so she can run down the runway because she's a runner.
Oh my gosh. I didn't really read this until just now but I got to learn to spell check especially early in the morning. Sorry. Makes me look like I can't put a sentence together.
I think Kate generally has a "long memory" for things SHE wants to remember but that's not always how you remember things are not always how they might have happened. You ask a person next to you what they remember about the same day and chances are it will be entirely different.
You can try and convince us that your kids will have those same memories you do but my guess is they won't. I say this because years ago I took a long camping trip with my family and to this day we all disagree of how things happened because we are different people, seeing and experiencing the same thing doesn't involve remembering it the same way.
Only way that happens is if you're busted and the cops ask for your story and you rehearse it with all your little friends and your story sounds so similar.
Kate you are so focused on "making memories" do you not know how to live just to enjoy the moment...at all? Watching her show on occasion I saw she always wanted to move onto the next thing. I don't think she really ever enjoyed the current situations or activity. Sure you can take all the pictures you want but what will you remember years from now when you look at the pictures?
You keep waiting for that "big break" that next big thing? Well I just think you've probably missed a thousand smaller opportunities and memories without ever realizing it. The harder you push for something bit the more chances are you miss out on something small that could have been equally rewarding if not better. Bigger is not always better.
But hey, if an when you make to your 60s Kate, look back on your life and think about all the good things you did for someone other than yourself. Will you have any?
I was in 15 and in grammar school in September 11, 2001.
I came home from school that day and turned on the TV and was disbelieving of what I was seeing.
Jumping in, you have inspired a side trip up north again to Canada! Everyone, we are going to Vancouver where we can all get out of the limos, rent bicycles, and bike the circumference of Stanley Park! Truly beautiful place!
Aggiemom, they don't make a stretch limo version of the ScoobyDoo Mystery Machine, so between Freddy, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy and Scooby Doo, there is no room for anyone else, esp with all those scooby snacks, and Scrappy Doo too!
I haven't found a stretch limo version of the Nightrider car either, plus it would have to be driven by the young David Hasselhoff and it would be way too distracting! (I really did look for stretch limo version of this lol.)
I was 14 actually-oops
Bluebird..think mom boucher..jeep.made a movie about my hood
franky
Jumping In, I live on the North Shore. I spend lots of time in those mountains you look at from your place! I feel blessed to be able to live here.
My thoughts today are with the families of those lost on Sept. 11, 2001. I watched programs the other night that took me back 11 years ago and I still cry when I watch the people jump from the buildings and the fireman who bravely entered not knowing they were going to die.
JoyinVirginia said... 51
Jumping in, you have inspired a side trip up north again to Canada! Everyone, we are going to Vancouver where we can all get out of the limos, rent bicycles, and bike the circumference of Stanley Park!
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I OBJECT!!! ATTEMPTED MANSLAUGHTER!! ATTEMPTED MANSLAUGHTER!!
DWINDLE! (yes, shouty capitals!!)
STOP IT!!! You're making me laugh so hard my side hurts.
:)
(are you on any meds?? if you are, WILL YOU SHARE???)
lolololol
I turned on the little kitchen TV and saw the first tower on fire. Didn't really understand what I was seeing. Reporters at first thought it was a true accident. The reports were garbled, unsure of what had taken place.
DS came down from shower, watched for a moment, perplexed, then we both saw a small cessna like airplane hit a second time. We were so confused because I could not understand how a little cessna could do such damage.
It was the camera perspective. The shot was so far away that the jetliner looked like a little plane.
When the second plane hit DS said 'someone just declared war on the US'. I called DH at work - none of them had heard anything. When they went to TVs to see what had happened they were stunned. Most engineers were sent home then. There was concern that there would be other attacks nationwide.
The newscasters were in shock, reporting all kinds of speculation. Then the pentagon was hit, and the plane in PA went down. I remember clearly one reporter asking 'are we at war'? over and over again. Many reporters were crying.
One reporter kept asking 'where is the president'? Over and over again.
DS, DH and I kept the TV on all day. I was physically sick twice. I flashed to Pearl Harbor.
What a black day for the US.
Thank you, whoever posted the link to Gander, Newfoundland. That was an inspiring video.
As much as this is an historic moment to remember, it still makes me sad and sick everytime I think of it. Such loss, such devastation.
We have our flag out, as every year. I wish I knew what else to do to not feel so vunerable.
Marie said... 49
Oh my gosh. I didn't really read this until just now but I got to learn to spell check especially early in the morning. Sorry. Makes me look like I can't put a sentence together.
I think Kate generally has a "long memory" for things SHE wants to remember but that's not always how you remember things are not always how they might have happened. You ask a person next to you what they remember about the same day and chances are it will be entirely different.
You can try and convince us that your kids will have those same memories you do but my guess is they won't. I say this because years ago I took a long camping trip with my family and to this day we all disagree of how things happened because we are different people, seeing and experiencing the same thing doesn't involve remembering it the same way.
Only way that happens is if you're busted and the cops ask for your story and you rehearse it with all your little friends and your story sounds so similar.
Kate you are so focused on "making memories" do you not know how to live just to enjoy the moment...at all?
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Marie, you are so right. One of my kids was on the Homecoming Court and that night at the football game I was so intent on filming what went on at halftime, I completely missed the whole thing. I could have cried on the way home. It's hard to explain, but being so focused on 'making the memory', I forgot to just bask in that once-in-a-lifetime moment.
You are right too about her always looking for the next big thing. And she got worse as time went on. I think her arrogance was so over the top that she couldnt see past patting herself on the back for accumulating THINGS including trips etc. It was as if she were feeling "Ok I'm here, I own this thing now, let's move it along so I can own something else."
Why, why is this charity having Kate Gosselin participating in their fashion show?
She is the complete opposite of what they represent! She is a scam artist that takes from the poor ( either monetary poor or poor critical thinking skills) and gives to the rich( herself) .
She is constantly rewarded for poor behavior by charities who continue to give her time in the media! Why doesn't the media exposé her for her scamming ways? She takes freebies school supplies when she is a multi- millionaire, when families across America can't afford to buy their kids the bare necessities !
I know from personal experience that many parents can't buy school supplies because as a teacher I saw it. Every August I would go to Target and buy notebooks for my students so that they could use for their daily journal writing center. To this day my students parents probably think that the school provided for many of the supplies that their kids took home , not knowing that I was buying it myself! I would never have asked them to buy school supplies when I knew they were struggling just to put food on the table!
I don't know who disgusts me more, Kate who takes or her fans who give!
Kate is such a shit head, and yet she is trembling with excitement because she is being rewarded once again with the opportunity to be in front of a camera!!
Sorry for the long post( I think this is my longest yet) but her take,take, take attitude makes me angry! Grrrrrr
Oh, and where's Gosselinbook guy? Yea, he must have been paid off!
What a douche bag!! Ok , I'm done, have a nice day!
Dwindle said...
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We stopped for gas on the way home. There was a gentleman, about age 30, pumping his gas. He was in a white shirt and tie and was nice looking. And he was dark skinned and I got scared. So did my mother. And we stopped and said to each other that we as Americans cannot be afraid of each other like this. I will never forget feeling disgusted with myself like that.
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Dwindle, I experienced something quite similar on September 12th.
I wanted each of my children to have their own copies of the newspapers that documented the horrors of 9/11. So I drove to our local
7-Eleven.
After finding the newspapers, I walked to one of the cashiers, placed my stack of newspapers on the counter, and I noticed that all 4 attendants (who we have known for years) were standing back to back in a defensive stance. That was when I realised that they were protecting each other in case a customer became violent with them.
I just placed my money in the cashiers palm, purposely waited for his gaze, and simply said, thank you.
It was a day of so much pain & loss-
so many innocent people lost their lives on 9/11, so many innocent families lost their loved ones, so many brave Firemen, Police, Port Authority people loss their lives helping others, so many innocent passengers in those airplanes lost their lives, and so many people became victims of hate crimes because of hate & ignorance.
We all collectively lost our innocence in one swoop.
After the planes hit I went to work. I was stunned like everyone else in my office. One of the other workers came in and said they had given blood. With that, several of us walked out of our office to the Red Cross and gave blood. None of us said much. We all knew we had to help in some way.
This fashion show for charity should be an eye-opener for her. She won't be staying at the Essex House as she did in her former life - the Empire Hotel is not in the same league as the Essex.
And what's with the water? Is she starving herself today to be trim tomorrow night? She has a serious eating disorder.
Since this show will feature fashions for real women, will she balk when she realizes she won't be featured wearing one of 'almost there' hooker outfits?
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sillimom, I really like the quote you posted. "If you like where you are, you have to accept where you've been." I think it could also be said, "If you like WHO you are, you have to accept WHO you have been."
Regret comes with wisdom. Regret stays so we won't forget what we have learned.
Auntie -- if you read thru what you missed, you will find that you were asked about frequently. How dare you take a trip and not say "...see you later!" Welcome home.
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If I'm not mistaken, that was aired on the episode where she was confronted about some of her behavior toward Jon, specifically the scene she made in ToysRUs while he was trying to mind a cart full of cranky kids.
I remember watching that and listening to her say "Hmmm... Well, I'm sorry. (pause) BUT you MADE me do it!" or words to that effect. My mouth fell open because that is textbook, classic abuser language. Her eye movements and hand movements and smirking, in short I mean her complete and total body language, was completely abuser textbook case study.
I was stunned, as I had not had much experience with female domestic abusers, but here was one right on TV and getting paid for it too.
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This was one of the first episodes I saw and I had exactly the same reaction. It made me go and research J&K+8 because I couldn't believe what I was seeing. It is not just Kate's behavior. You can also see Jon's response as a classic example of an emotionally abused spouse's *shutting down* toward the end of the interview. He just can't win against her emotional battery.
I think the episode is on youtube as "Embarrassing and Favorite Moments" if you can stomach watching it again. Notice too, that Kate thinks the montage of her slapping Jon on numerous occasion is funny, even when he tells her he doesn't like it.
Kate apologises for nothing. Everything is always Jon's fault. Very sad.
Admin,
This is how I perceive regret "Regret is a negative conscious and emotional reaction to personal past acts and behaviors. Regret is often expressed by the term "sorry." Regret is often a feeling of sadness, shame, embarrassment, depression, annoyance or guilt, after one acts in a manner and later wishes not to have done so. Regret is distinct from guilt, which is a deeply emotional form of regret — one which may be difficult to comprehend in an objective or conceptual way"
So I live by the philosophy, no regrets! No negativity in my life. I learn from mistakes, own them, and keep going. I can't change what I did, but I can make sure I don't repeat my mistakes, and maybe I can make up for some of them. That's my take on no regrets. I don't think it's anything like Kate's version at all.
Is Kate who threw her ex under the bus at every turn really telling a follower going through a divorce to be "kind and gracious" especially if kids are involved?
My husband, US Air Force, was flying that day. I was called from my job to report to the Amer Red Cross Command Center, where I spent 38 hours straight. I did not know where he was and he didn't have time to wonder where I was. Never will I be able to watch the TV shows about any of it, I feel as though so much has already been repeated and so much of it was so horrendous that it doesn't help. I never saw all of anything, but I heard the command centers from all over the Twin Towers and what was going on as I was working. I pay tribute today to the people, all of them, every color/nationality/race who helped each other and did everything and anything they could to assist those who were hitchhiking to try to get home, having left wallets/purses/jackets in those bldgs as they fled, covered with ash, some jumping into the Hudson River as they pulled themselves onto Ferrys.
Nothing that I ever heard details any group shouting hurrah on that day. Never. I only heard of those who helped and aided others. I saw the people who drove from every point in this country: construction workers/welders with mammoth battery operating equipment/iron & steel workers/volunteer fireman/nurses/doctors and I never saw or heard of animosity spoken. I saw how our great country could come together trying desparately to help each other and how church doors opened those nights so that people could sit, think, pray, talk and help each other. What we experienced was as close to War as we could get, it was an attack on the USA. Right in our own country. But never was there one person who feared each other. If anything, the people who were being accused were treated unfairly over that week, until we could say to them "hello, how are you today" and let them know that we did not harbor ill feelings. This country has changed since 911. At a moment's notice we can again be brought together as we were during that time that is what America is about.
Now we have our Military fighting in some countries, protecting us in other countries and always helping others.
Take a moment to remember that it could happen again and be grateful to our Military, the people in charge and know that we Americans (and I mean those who are here on Visa' also) can come together faster than a plane can crash into another bldg. We will always be united.
No need for anyone to say that there is anyone on that day that did not help. Everyone helped either by hand or by prayer. Farmers in a field in Pennsylvanis tried. People working at the Pentagon and passers by tried. Workers in the White House ran from the bldg fearing the worst. Every bldg within 300 miles of New York city emptied out so fast.
Today is a day to be thankful for each other and not to point fingers.
If you ever go to the Arlington National Cemetary, you enter the gates and see these words: Freedom is Not Free and it is a trip that everyone should try to take their children or grand children to see.
Enjoy today, be grateful, but remember Americans are good people. We are protected from the enemies that we cannot see 24/7.
On 9/12 we were scheduled to fly to Europe to visit our son who lived there, but of course were unable to go. He was living in Europe at the time, and he wanted us to get there as soon as possible thinking we'd be safer there. Our daughter lives in the US and didn't want us to travel, thinking that would be unsafe. It was hard to know what to do. We were worried about our son, but didn't want to abandon our daughter if the country was going to be truly at war.
We ended up leaving on the first flight out of the US a few days later. It was so scary. I was uneasy about what was happening and didn't even want anyone to know that we were Americans.
But when we got to our son's house (out in the middle of a rural area of Europe) his neighbors and fellow townspeople kept coming up to us, crying, asking if we were ok, and if there was anything we needed, and if our family back home was ok.
I was astounded at the level of caring that was shown to us. This went on the whole month that we were there. When people found out we were Americans, they teared up and gave us hugs, or shook my husband's hand and wished us well.
Truly amazing the outpouring of caring that was given to us, perfect strangers.
That ToysRUs episode was one of the turning points for me, too. I recognied KK's abusive behavior for what it was. The one thing that struck me, other than the obvious abuse, was her reaction to Jon's behavior. She ordered him to take the kids to the other side of the store and keep them occupied. Then she screamed at him for playing with them. I'm not a parent, but isn't it instinctual to play with a group of kids you're trying to keep happy, quiet and occupied? It certainly is mine. Parents? Was she jealous because Jon enjoyed his kids and she didn't? Angry because he wasn't dancing attendance on her, although she had ordered him to take the kids away? Just what was going on in her mind?
A good friend of mine is Muslim. She's from Pakistan, came to the US to attend college, and met and fell in love with a US citizen who is Christian. She became a naturalized citizen about 13 years They are raising their kids in a blend of the 2 faiths. On 9/11, her daughters were 6 and 7 and she and her DH also had an infant son. In the days immediately after 9/11, the girls were spat on and had rocks thrown at them on their way home from school and the church where the girls attended Sunday School asked them not to come back. My friend was devastated. She was as upset as the rest of us were on 9/11, and spent many hours talking and crying with me over the events of those awful days. She sat up with me all night when we were waiting to see if my cousin was still alive. As much as I love this country and am proud to be an American, I am ashamed at the actions of some of our so-called citizens.
Thinking back 11 years ago, I am truly blessed. Here are my stories. I work from home and was working in a quiet house. My sister called and asked if my husband was okay. I said, "huh?" She told me about the two planes in NY and a third had just hit the Pentagon. My husband was supposed to be at the Pentagon but had an early meeting at Quantico that he hadn't told me about. I couldn't contact him. He sat and sat on I-95 with no cell service. The tears came when I saw him in the driveway. He just wanted me to know he was okay before he attempted to go to Quantico.
A second blessing came 5-1/2 years later at VT. This time a friend called and asked if our daughter was okay as she knew she was a freshman at VT. I turned on the TV and heard the words "two dead at West AJ." Our daughter was living in West AJ. It took hours to reach her. She was fine just very shaken. The first shooting occurred one floor up and one room to the left of her dorm room.
Their guardian angels were protecting them.
On 9/11 I saw everything the TV news offered immediately after the first strike. I was in my office which is in my home. I had the TV on. Numb is the best word I can use to describe the feelings as the second plane hit and the buildings went down.
The ministers in this community started calling each other and planned to present a chance for the townfolks to gather at the center of town for prayer, patriotic music and support.
It was thought people needed to have a place to go to talk, not talk, hug, pray and gather some courage and decide we would not be cowed by terrorists. It was packed, and cars that were driving by stopped and joined us. We knew other towns were doing the same sorts of things and we felt quite connected with each other as Americans.
The Gander Newfoundland story is wonderful. A true story (passes the Scopes test) is that a
scholarship fund was set up by those cared for so well by the Canadians. It is an educational scholarship for Gander's children to attend university. Nice, but not nearly as nice as what was done for stranded passengers.
Canada, you are kind and generous and we are blessed to call you friend and neighbor.
I hadn't watched Embarrassing and Favorite Moments until someone mentioned it today. WOW. It's amazing, all the foreshadowing...
One striking take-away for me was kate describing the tups 3rd birthday party as one of her favorite episodes, primarily for what she said at the end. It makes her cry to hear those words, every time she replays her own sentiments. Something to the effect of, "When you have that many kids, there's no guarantee they'll all survive, and each year is a reminder of how lucky we are. That's why I like to (and plan to always) do the big shebangs...because I remember how miraculous it is, and was."
So...fast forward to today, when kidcentric events like b'day parties and Halloween are mere afterthoughts. It's not about the $$ she spends (or not). It's about the indisputable, on-the-record fact that she's fallen away from her own ideals, big time.
(If you want to hear it for yourself it's at the 7:12 mark.)
We were on a driving holiday in the Spokane area when the planes hit. First thing we did when we saw on the motel TV what was happening, was get in the car & drive north to the Canadian border. We were worried they'd have them closed off by the time we got there, but didn't have a problem.
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Jumping in, you have inspired a side trip up north again to Canada! Everyone, we are going to Vancouver where we can all get out of the limos, rent bicycles, and bike the circumference of Stanley Park! Truly beautiful place!
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I'll meet up with all of you at English Bay & bring fixin's for a picnic.
Just read on twitter from the real fashion show that Kate will be in,they just got a shipment of vitacoco(coconut water) in for the lounge of the fashion show. I'm sure that this will be Kate's fave drink when she gets back,cos I'm sure she will grift a free shipment from them. Just get ready. And right now she's talking about drinking lots of water in between everything(whatever that means). Never heard her talk about drinking lots of water before this. Only coffee with CoffeeMate.
Re-entering the USA from Canada, let's marvel at the martial beauty in Washington and Oregon as we pass thru. Remember Twin Peaks? The gorgeous waterfall in those opening shots of the TV show were filmed in Snoqualmie, Washington, and we can stop by the scenic overlook to enjoy the view. We can also stop by the Snoqualmie Historic Log Pavilion to see ... A Big Log! We should stop by Long Beach to see things in Marsh's Free Museum (and gift shop) including Jake the Alligator Man, then run across the street to get a picture in front of the Worlds (formerly) Largest Frying Pan. We also should drive thru Forks, Washington, not to take a Twilight tour, but to visit the Timber Museum.
On to Oregon then California Here We Come!
Auto correct and I are NOT getting along! Natural Beauty, not martial beauty! The West coast is full of NATURAL beauty!
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Just read on twitter from the real fashion show that Kate will be in,they just got a shipment of vitacoco(coconut water) in for the lounge of the fashion show. I'm sure that this will be Kate's fave drink when she gets back,
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Hmmm, you think so? It's 45 calories and 11 grams of sugar per 8-oz serving. Not exactly minimum impact for someone who watches calories like she does. Maybe she'll want freebies for her kids, though.
I do like speculating about this sort of thing. She's predictable. :)
A really interesting and telling article about reality tv, specifically Dance Moms (and Real Housewives)
http://www.avclub.com/articles/dance-moms-and-the-broken-promise-of-reality-telev,83838/
Sorry- I cant make clickable
And yes, I will be watching the season finale of Dance Moms tonight- what can I say?
The memory I have most about 9/11 was how connected we suddenly all felt, how we stood solidly for peace and against terror and violence. The loss of life was heartbreaking, the images horrific, but in the days that followed there was a promise of hope for a better world, a feeling of unity. The world cried for the lives lost on that day, we were bound together in our collective grief.
Thank you for the detour to beautiful BC, you will not be disappointed! Gosselin Give Back, I'll give you a wave tomorrow morning, then we'll come over the Lions Gate Bridge to pick you up.
Re-entering the USA from Canada, let's marvel at the martial beauty in Washington and Oregon as we pass thru. Remember Twin Peaks? The gorgeous waterfall in those opening shots of the TV show were filmed in Snoqualmie, Washington, and we can stop by the scenic overlook to enjoy the view. We can also stop by the Snoqualmie Historic Log Pavilion to see ... A Big Log! We should stop by Long Beach to see things in Marsh's Free Museum (and gift shop) including Jake the Alligator Man, then run across the street to get a picture in front of the Worlds (formerly) Largest Frying Pan. We also should drive thru Forks, Washington, not to take a Twilight tour, but to visit the Timber Museum.
On to Oregon then California Here We Come!
Hey, wait for me! Don't forget Idaho, especially the northern panhandle where beauty abounds. (and I dont mean me) If you can't make it this far at least stop in Roselyn Washington where my favorite show, Northern Exposure was filmed.
I love the drive from WA through OR to CA- Oregon is soooo beautiful!! I hope everyone brought cameras on this roadtrip- so many sights :)
Butterfly funny you're describing the same philosophy I have we're just calling it different things! :) Regret to me is not a negative thing but a healthy response to mistakes so we don't repeat them.
Susieq, we zipped thru Pocatello Idaho this morning on our way to Vancouver from Nevada, to see Don Asletts Museum of Clean! If you insist, I will send Bandit in the H2 Hummer stretch limo to pick you up! It means backtracking, but we aim to please on our ROAD TRIP!!!!!!!!
Watch out Oregon! I am disappointed.that the Roloff Farm its not open for pumpkin season yet. We CAN go to Christmas Valley and see the Crack in the Ground, found (where else) off Crack in the Ground road.
I also want to stop by and see the Oregon Vortex and House of Mystery, in Gold Hill Oregon, just because it sounds cool!
Butterfly thanks for posting that great article. Yes I watch dance moms too. It seems incredibly scripted these days and some things Abby does admit are scripted like the pyramid. But that begs the question is scripting a child's life any healthier than just filming her if not worse????
Dmasy - I watched both Master Chef and Hell's Kitchen last night and I thought the winners were predictable. I'd thought since the begining that Christine was going to win Master Chef.
Butterfly - Thanks for the link to the article. It was interesting. The Queen Of Versailles....hmmmm, there was an angle that Kate never thought of, Kate+her8 fall on hard times. I'll also be watching the Dance Moms fanile tonight, what can I say!
Why did we have to bring cameras on our road trip? Isn't the film crew enough for making memories? They're in the smaller van that's bringing up the rear of our little convoy.
They've been clicking away so loudly it's given me a migrane. That's why you haven't heard much from me on this trip, but I'm still really enjoying being along.
Regarding everyone's feelings about "regrets". Yes, I have regrets about things that I've done or not done in the past, but I don't wallow in them. I did the best I knew how under the circumstances, and learned from them. Do I regret marrying my ex-I would say no, because if I never married my ex, I wouldn't have the wonderful woman today that I call my daughter.
I do regret that I didn't see the signs of our relationship falling apart-but I never regret the marriage.
But when Kate say "no regrets" does she mean marrying Jon, or does she mean that she has no regrets for divorcing him. I think it was just a very flippant answer on her part.
And why would anyone who is going through that even ask Kate for advice?
JoyinVirginia-I am loving your travelogue! You have put a lot of time into being our group tour guide. Thank you!
Joy in VA, Woohoo I'm so enjoying this sightseeing tour of the US. So many sights to see, I only wish it wasn't virtual. I would love to see your great country from sea to sea. I have been in the east of US but never west, although I have been to western Canada (B.C. and Alberta).
Too bad Kate never appreciated the sights and all the opportunities she had to really gain a knowledge of her heritage, ancelstry and history. No matter how majestic (Mt. Rushmore), breathtaking (Grand Canyon)or just maybe comforting (children and family) were hers to take, she made sure that the limelight was on her at all times, and never left any room or thought for others. I've never known anyone to be so out of touch with what goes on in the world nor about the people around her. She is so self-centered it's pitiable.
Franky, I get Mom Boucher but not jeep or hood. Don't worry sometimes I'm known to not be too quick.
After reading tweets from @ajayrochester and @AvivaDrescher(2 of the celebrity models at the RFRW show), it sounds like they are being interviewed by magazines, having pictures taken, going to other fashion shows, etc. How Kate must be pissed that all she is doing is walking(hah!) the runway.
Another lost opportunity for Kate. She could have been schmoozing with the fashion world, but all she does is tweet about a "charity show" she is participating in. No specifics, no hype, no nothing.
Joy in Virginia-when we get to San Francisco, can we plan to walk over the Golden Gate Bridge? My family was there several months ago, and said it was one of the highlights of their trip. I would also like to stop at Fishermans's Wharf if that is at all possible.
Thoughts of 9/11. When a coworker told me a plane had hit the WTC I figured it was a small, private jet that somehow didn't see the building (?) but when the second one hit I rushed home, got our kitchen TV then brought it back to work. Everyone sat in the common area in tears and silence until we realized that we had to find the salespeople that flew every day for the company. Having those planes leave out of Logan meant that potentially we might have lost colleagues. We were lucky and did not. I also remember being relieved that all my brothers and sisters were all here. I think I went to a dozen prayer services over the next week. Every church that had one I was at just to be around other people.
Years later I went to ground zero and did the family tour. This was the tour that is lead by people who had lost family or friends in the towers. My tour was given by the parents of firefighter Christopher Santora. Last year at the 10th anniversary commemoration I spoke his name aloud when they asked for people lost.
Never realized how many people from Mass. there are here and for whoever mentioned RT 9, TJ and WF I know exactly where you are!
JoyinVirginia, I'm so sorry I couldn't make this road trip with you guys. I would LOVE to see the (formerly) world's largest frying pan!
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LOL, that was me!
Had a minor car accident on way home from THAT mall. My DD and I are ok- car side swiped, lots of damage, but we are fine, main thing. Ugh. Things do come in 3's- my electricity, my gas leak, now expensive car repairs after deductible- fault of a dumb guy in an excavating truck!!!!!!!!!
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Having relatives that lived in the Boston area, I was concerned that the planes flew out of Logan Airport. I was afraid that the attacks were not only geared toward NY and DC, but maybe Boston. I also had a niece who worked a couple of blocks from the Pentagon. Trying to get in touch with my family and making sure they were alright was very frustrating.
Luckily, my whole family was safe. I still cannot comprehend the devasation and feelings of the families who lost people that day.
Formerly Duped, how awful! I'm glad you and you're DD are okay. God bless.
I read the article about Dance Moms, Real Housewives, and reality shows in general. As I stated before, the "real" housewives shows aren't about real housewives. They're about the upper crust, and their spoiled lives. All of those women truly prove the point that money, not matter how much, does not give you class. The real housewives are the trashiest, tackiest, nastiest people.
A few years ago I used to watch the housewives to see what the shows were about. They are about nothing real that most people can relate to, just like Kate. I don't understand why people watch these shows and give them ratings points. That only encourages more of the same ilk from lazy, cheap producers.
Really touching 9/11 stories told today. Thanks for sharing!
bluebird..
where did mom start the "war" hq x-street from me..lived 4streets over..got a great marche here.lol
franky
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Butterfly thanks for posting that great article. Yes I watch dance moms too. It seems incredibly scripted these days and some things Abby does admit are scripted like the pyramid. But that begs the question is scripting a child's life any healthier than just filming her if not worse????
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Dance Moms is sooo scripted! At first that made me feel a little less guilty, but then every so often one or two of the girls will be shown crying and then I think "why did those moms do that??" and I remember that it is real, no matter how set up. I dont which is worse. I wonder what those moms tell their daughters about their behavior, if it is for the filming, how they justify it...
Admin, thanks for the link to Stephanie's picture. She's been rejecting me, and I had to see what she looked like.
Love my grandsons, I had heard that story about Malcolm Jamal Warner(Theo on The Cosby Show) about how his mother was a great show business mom.
I read boards about the Duggars, and it seems they may be taking a trip to Asia with TLC. If that's true, Kate won't be happy as her children are half Asian, and they were going to Korea at one time.
Thanks LoveMyGrandsons.
Compared to what happened 11 yrs ago, we are very blessed to be ok. So many were not that day. It was scary in Boston area at that time , too. I did not want to go into the city or leave my kids.
Today I was jumpy, remembering. Never thought an excavating truck would 'get' me two minutes from home. Luckily a kind woman bothered to stop and offered to be a witness- gave her name and number. Not everyone would do that.
I can't even imagine how confused those dance mom girls are. I hate to say it but in some ways that show is worse than Kate plus 8. They are manipulating the children in a way that's truly evil.
Sept 11 in an office in Markham.
A mam stood and cheered while eveyone was horrified.
His co-workers tavkled him..insisted police question him. he was detained, that investigation brought to light anoth plot planned and thwarted.
we will never forget sept 11th..and we will always be free, and willing to fight or die for it. Blessings to all
franky
I cannot comprehend why Kate's fans ask her for advice. Why do they think that Kate can help them? Why do they think that Kate is the the be-all person to answer their questions? It's really sad that they depend on her to solve their life's problems.
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@Kateplusmy8 hi Kate need help with postpartumdepression. Did u have to deal with it and how did you deal with and get over it??
Admin, I completely agree with you about Dance Moms. What gets me is that mothers would willingly put their children through this. I've never watched the show, but where are the fathers? Don't they give a darn either about their own flesh and blood? It's all so appalling.
Good Evening Friends of One of the Bestest Bloggs on the Internet. I have a List of the Persons Who Will be Taking the Virtual Stretch Hummer Limo Ride. If at any time anyone has another new State or Country to add to this list, may I suggest that you cut and paste this List and add your Country or State, okay? If this is approved by the Administrator:
Alaska, Calif, Penna, Del, New Jersey, Maryland, Rhode Island, Quebec Canada, Ohio, North Carolina, Virginia, Louisiana, New York, Tennessee, Arizona,Nevada, Texas, Illinois, Minnesota,Michigan, Mass., Bluebird Quebec, Hawaii, Nebraska, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Missouri, Kentucky, North Dakota, Indiana and Welcome to the USA.....New Zealand
(is this Gina? Joking, honestly, do you know Steve?)
Okay, I think I have everyone at this time and date, if not, just cut and paste the list, if that is not possible by clicking on the Right side of the mouse click on Copy to the new posting space and then right click on the mouse and Paste)I hope that I have not left anyone out.
I apologize if I did. I kept going back over all the postings on this thread and the last, but you all know how it is, the eyesight and glasses don't always go in one's favor. Now if I was as healthy as Kate, well I guess drinking more H2O with my Vino then I would be able to see.
Hugs to everyone! Be aware that this Hummer Stretch Limo can hold up to and including 1,000 Virtual Riders with plenty of room for those short skirts and NO HOOKER HEELS, we will have carpeting, deep pile, so put the flats on for the ride, then your Hooker Heels when we arrive. Now everyone must decide what our stops will be beside Nobu for an appetizer with some red vino, Napa Valley (don't anyone get lost in the grape vines) then onto Disneyland in Calif and we will be on time for the First Show of DWTS for the New Season......Take it from there everyone......and away we go!
About Kris Jenner and breast implants, I agree it's a silly subject, and I don't like the Kardashians, but at least she's honest about them unlike Miss Good Bra.
Formerly Duped, Glad you are OK. Maybe your run of bad/breakage luck will come to an end.
Joy, you got us into the home stretch. Great job. I enjoyed all that video poker at Harrah's. The sites have been so educational.
Today was my first day back at work since vacation. At break everyone was asking about my time with the boys. I told a few stories and one of them was about my little guy growling during the soccer game. I was laughing while telling this story and most of the women at the table laughed, too.
However, I was surprised that a couple of the women actually took offense, it seems, to my grandson's antics. Three women told me it was wrong, I shouldn't have laughed, and he should have been thrown out of the soccer game! I was a little shocked by their reaction. I said all the kids were only 4 years old and that was kind of extreme.
What do all of you think, really?
Bluebird et les autres Q
Hoche..la a peinturer ma maison neuve
tigidi?
franky
Joyin Virgina
I agree with you about the west coast, it is beautiful!
But to Candians here you have such a beautiful country! I loved Toronto, Vancouver , oh my gosh what's that beautiful island next to Vancouver! We were there about 20 years ago! Someone at the time said it looked similar to Montreal, another place I would love to visit! So many places so little time!
Thanks JoyinVirginia you are doing a great job!!
Admin: the Gander, Newfoundland, that was amazing, how they fit all those large planes there and the wonderful people of Gander took care of them.
The other was how they managed to clear the skies of all aircraft in 3 hours, since it has never been done before. I remember just getting to work, when our boss, called us to her office, and we watched, her little TV , and saw the burning tower, then the other one getting hit by the plane. It was surreal. I do have to say the strangest moment, was at lunch that day, and going to the gas station(walking), there were no planes in the sky. My office building was in the flight path to O'Hare airport(we were 8-9 miles from O'Hare), it was the weirdest thing, you could hear a pin drop, the silence was deafening. Three days of pure silence, just an occational jet fighter, but nothing else. Then around noon on friday the first plane took off from O'Hare, I just came out of Walgreens, and everyone stopped, in cars, trucks etc, and looked up. A Plane had taken off. The sound of aircraft, once again. Weirdest 3 days. I can't imagine if we had a black-out lasting more than a day would be like.
I remember and salute those that lost their lives on 9-11-2001.
The only thing I will say about the terriorist is that was very clever to use a plane as a weapon, I would not have or could ever dream of that. But when I look at a plane now, yeah I can see it as, what I have seen on a program about WW2, missles. That is all they get. I hope they burn in whatever they refer to as hell.
I hit publish too soon. One of the women who said my grandson should have been tossed from the game stated that he was bullying the other players by growling. I know bullying is a hot topic these days, but does anyone think this was bullying? I just want an honest, unbiased opinion.
"but does anyone think this was bullying? I just want an honest, unbiased opinion. "
Of course not. I have a 4 year old grand son too..they are just babies at this age..those ladies are just not around kids this age I guess?
Loveygradsons
those 3 u
must be just jellus..lol..or khateylikish (new word..dibs on it)
That story was sweet...so here's mine..scroll padt noninyetested
dd started karate at 4..1st competition at 5. she was tiny and timid..I was worried..was boys amd girls 5to8.
First fight she got hit to jaw..she shook her head (I thougjt she would crumble and cry)
Then she let out this huge kui...and morphed into mohammed ali.
We all were speachless..little nothing girl beat out everyone imcludimg big 8 yrl boy..sctramimg kui..danci.g lile a butterfly and punching hard
lol ladt guy after one hit gave up
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franky
Thanks, Winsomeone. I didn't think it was a big deal, but one of the women has 4 grandchildren, 2 boys and 2 girls. I was surprised when she said she would have gone to the coach and complained about a child growling during the game.
Sorry, to be OT here, but I was just wondering if my thinking was off base or not.
LoveMyGrandsons said... 110
Are you kidding me? Some women felt he should have been thrown out of the game? I can't believe they said that. He is 4. It's not highly competitive sports. It's a fun game and the kids' antics can be hilarious! Both my grandson and granddaughter played soccer at that age. Are there parents that seriously get so involved in their childrens' sports when the child is only 4?
Thanks, franky. For awile I thought I was crazy for not taking this incident as seriously as others thought that I should. But I just didn't see it as a major issue.
Admin, thanks for the link to Stephanie's picture. She's been rejecting me, and I had to see what she looked like.
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Would Milo be interested in her? Maybe you should send her the link. Isn't Stephanie Milo's type, and she's only 2.8 miles from her. She wouldn't have to make a long trip to PA!
Or does Milo have eyes for only one person?
I think most 4 years-old-children run around growling and making monkey noises and occasionally quacking and meowing. Why wouldn't he take his pretend animal noises into a game?
He probably growled to make himself feel brave and powerful. Guess it worked!
Dear Love my Grandsons, We are deep into soccer here, My daughter playes Highschool and my husband is commisioner of the biggest soccer org in our nick of the woods, also he's a ref, reftrainer, coach, coachtrainer, scheduler,webmaster and player so Im besides a soccermom also a soccer-widow and we also have a U5 (under 5 division). Let those 4 year olds have fun exploring the beautiful game of soccer. ANd you go have fun enjoying them! Im pretty sure there were trainers and-or officials keeping an eye on the game and if he did something maliciously somebody would have acted on it. Im pretty sure you just dont hand out red cards ( = toss them out as a reward for excessive behavior) to 4 year olds who just growl, :-)
Im really proud our organisation just started a VIP division for disabled kids who wanna play. We had our 1st training + game last saturday and, Oh my Gosh, everybody had so much fun!!!
I hope your grandsons may enjoy many beautiful Iowa fall-days to play soccer.
Well some people do say grunting in tennis is cheating.
No of course growling is not bullying! That was adorable. Kids who play sports will have to deal with all kinds of noises and whatnot from other players. It's part of intimidation and part of the game and seen at all levels. We coddle kids too much.
Kate is a Twit, yes, I guess there are some people that take the sports too seriously. I knew that when my husband and I were the coach and team mom on my daughter's softball team ( by the way, I was the team mom - lol!!).
I just couldnt believe the response from some women. Also, one of the little girls on my grandson's team was on the field. The ball got by her a number of times and her family was sitting behind us. At one point, the father yelled at her to keep her head up and pay attention. Then we heard him say to the people with him, what the hell is wrong with her? What is she doing out there?
My hubs said it best: he was probably one of those parents that want their kids to excel at everything, but never take the time to practice with them.
My gosh, sport activities seem to have gotten so out of hand since my daughter played them years ago.
Obviously Kate's in NYC...if dad had the kids last week, and has right of first refusal, shouldn't he have the kids again (or perhaps kept them continuously until she returns-that makes the most sense for the kiddos).
Yep, a poor put-upon single mom of eight doing it all alone...I bet she hasn't seen the kids in almost 10 days! boo hoo!
And whoever the poster was that said coconut water is going to be her new rave, I bet you are right...I am sure she will find a way to grift a couple of boxes.
Love my grandsons..sorry some co-workers took offense, perhaps they have children this age? I wouldn't worry about it, if he was having fun, and wasn't scaring the opponents, I say let him growl!
Enjoy them when they are young like that. One of my daughters was a soccer ref, and she liked doing that age group...those little kids playing soccer are just too cute for words.
Love my grandsons, those kids are four! They are good if the ball gets kicked toward the correct goal! Those other women are JUST JELLUS!!!!!!!!
We are in California now! Let's go to Harmony since we are all so agreeable! Let's go to Charming or pretend it is real since a NEW SONS OF ANARCHY is on tonight!
Napa Valley so we can Tate wine all over the place!
San Francisco, here we come! Everyone out of the limos to walk across the Golden Gate Bridge and admire the sunset into the Pacific! Who wants to tour Alcatraz?
Admin, we are getting there TONIGHT!
For the rest of the tour posters, you are on your own! Check out www.roadsideamerica.com, a tremendously fun website, and find your own quirky attractions in LA!
My where I was story, nothing dramatic, I was showering, got out turned on the TV and the first tower was smoking and I thought it was a small plane. I went to my early class and the professor said something terrible is happening, but we're going to try to get through the lecture today.
What I do vividly remember is two days later when I was back in that class, the professor apologizing profusely and saying I'm so sorry I held class had I known how bad it was I would have just let you all go to watch tv and get in touch with your families. (Many people had family in NYC and DC including my roomie). We all said don't worry about it no one knew. I still remember his face clear as day when he said that. They say during the height of stress you remember much better.
Thanks, Amanda and Admin. My boys love soccer and I just was surprised at this response from a few women today. For the record, I don't think he did anything wrong, I don't think he was being a bully, and yes, I did think it was funny.
I just thought that, after the response of some women, that I was just being overly indulgent to my grandson's behavior. Okay, I guess I'm not crazy.
Are there parents that seriously get so involved in their childrens' sports when the child is only 4?
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Yep. Andre Agassi. He HATED tennis.
JoyinVirginia said:
San Francisco, here we come!Who wants to tour Alcatraz?
Alcatraz rocks.....but Im not spending the night there :-)
Actually I guess I should say Mike Agassi....it's funny, Andre married one of the greatest female tennis players of all time...and their kids don't play tennis. I think one of them plays soccer.
Are we leaving the casino soon?
I'm almost out of money. Dang slot machines! One more pull...one more pull!
Hello.
Girls???
Dmasy, yes, he said it was his soccer battlecry. I think it did make him feel brave growling while trying to get the ball from the other team.
Thanks, aggie and Joy. I'm not going to worry about it anymore now. The little guy was having fun, acting like a 4 year old, and not doing anything wrong.
Thanks, everyone. I really do appreciate your input!
kid sports grunting or kui ing
Our senseii and shian taugjt us those soinds we make mean we are putting our force into it..so grunt..kui.
shout away.
whatever makes u give ur best.
ad temnis..womens..one does this high
noise..annoying but it is her kui...so J respe t it
ranky
Amanda Iowa, how wonderful that your league started a program for disabled children! That's great!
My daughter was never into soccer; with her it was softball and volleyball. However, my grandsons love the sport! And they play together and practice it all the time.
While we're in San Francisco, we MUST stop at Ghiradelli's. I want to see if I can grift some chocolate! Enough for everyone on this ROAD TRIP, of course! I'm up for a visit to Alcatraz, but if we're visited by the ghost, I'm out of there!
One of my very favorite Cincinnati Reds players, Barry Larkin, was elected to Baseball's Hall of Fame this year. The Reds just recently had a week celebrating Larkin's career and retiring his number. During his speech at the number retirement, Barry, who is Cincinnati through and through, said he made the conscious decision to make their family home in Florida, rather than Cincinnati, so that his 3 children could grow up their own persons, rather than the kid of a professional baseball player. None of the kids play baseball (or softball).
LBelle said... 132
Are we leaving the casino soon?
I'm almost out of money. Dang slot machines! One more pull...one more pull!
Hello.
Girls???
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I'm not ready to leave either! I still have earrings I can hock.
JoyinVirginia said... 126
Love my grandsons, those kids are four! They are good if the ball gets kicked toward the correct goal! Those other women are JUST JELLUS!!!!!!!!
We are in California now! Let's go to Harmony since we are all so agreeable! Let's go to Charming or pretend it is real since a NEW SONS OF ANARCHY is on tonight!
Napa Valley so we can Tate wine all over the place!
San Francisco, here we come! Everyone out of the limos to walk across the Golden Gate Bridge and admire the sunset into the Pacific! Who wants to tour Alcatraz?
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For about a year, I lived in the area. Saw Patty Hearst as she was being led out of court. Alcatraz is terrifying in the early morning fog.
I'm glad I stayed away from the one-armed bandits! I did win a few hands of Black Jack, though. Dinner's on me.
I forgot to say -- Grandsons -- I think your story about your little DGS growling was precious, and I don't think it is bullying in any way. Now, if he tried to tackle the other kids or tried to bite them, then I'd consider that bullying. As it is, he's just trying to psych himself up and as long as it isn't against the rules, let him be. Your co-workers are a bit full of themselves, IMO.
LOL Vegas is always the last stop before anyone comes to see me. I love it.
I think most 4 years-old-children run around growling and making monkey noises and occasionally quacking and meowing. Why wouldn't he take his pretend animal noises into a game?
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To name just a few noises they make! Four is my favorite age. Ehh I like eight too. And ten. Darn can't choose.
aggiemom09121416 said... 56
DWINDLE! (yes, shouty capitals!!)
STOP IT!!! You're making me laugh so hard my side hurts.
:)
(are you on any meds?? if you are, WILL YOU SHARE???)
lolololol
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Nothing good, dear Aggie. Just my 'zucchinni' brownies. ;)
Auntie Ann, I am so glad you are back and you were really missed. Glad you are feeling better, too. Those hot toddy rumspringas will fix ya right up every time.
Did you see the posts where we were missing you?
LoveMyGrandsons sports are pretty low key out here considering that many major players come out of here. But people say they are crazy in some towns and it's a real shame. I'm hoping that's an isolated incident.
Did we miss the Hoover Dam and the dam tour? I wanted to plug up the leaks in the rocks with bubble gum. I had so many dam questions to ask the dam guide, too!
Lovemygrandsons . . . No growling is not bullying. Some people are just nuts these days.
Love my Grandsons, he is 4 years old, don't worry, he's just acting his age. He's into super heros, hulk, and ferocious animals.
Thanks, readerlady. No, he did nothing violent or aggresive; he just growled. And after hearing everyone's thougts here, I think it was a phsych thing to feel brave when he was trying to get the ball from the other team.
So, I am not going to worry anymore thinking that we have a bully in the making. I didn't think so from the beginning, but I started questioning it after 3 of the ladies started making comments.
I knew he wasn't being bad, but sometimes, in case none of you have noticed, I'm very indulgent of my grandsons!!
JoyInVirgina, I have to second (and third!) all the thanks that others are giving you for our tour! You have put some thought into this and I appreciate it. I have googled more than one place you have mentioned, especially areas or points of interest where I know folks. Thank you, friend.
For some reason bullying has been morphed by some people into "my kid doesn't like that kid." WTF.
Here's the thing kids. You're not going to LIKE everyone. Good grief. I mean do these adults think life is all cookies and rainbows? They must like Kate. You have to learn to deal with people you don't like at 4, 14, 44 and 64. That's life.
This is not to downplay real bullying, but I'm sorry, not loving every single kid you come across doesn't mean you are being BULLIED. Grandsons, those parents are ridiculous.
Whoever is driving, you better put the pedal to the medal (who cares if you get a ticket, ole Kate has four). The Norma Desmond post is automatically set to go at 12:01AM Pacific time this morning/tonight.
Enjoy the rest of your trip and welcome to California!!
Oh, and be SURE to come down here via SUNSET BLVD. In honor of Norma of course.
Whoever is driving, you better put the pedal to the medal (who cares if you get a ticket, ole Kate has four). The Norma Desmond post is automatically set to go at 12:01AM Pacific time this morning/tonight.
Enjoy the rest of your trip and welcome to California!!
Oh, and be SURE to come down here via SUNSET BLVD. In honor of Norma of course.
Whoever is driving, you better put the pedal to the medal (who cares if you get a ticket, ole Kate has four). The Norma Desmond post is automatically set to go at 12:01AM Pacific time this morning/tonight.
Enjoy the rest of your trip and welcome to California!!
Oh, and be SURE to come down here via SUNSET BLVD. In honor of Norma of course.
Whoever is driving, you better put the pedal to the medal (who cares if you get a ticket, ole Kate has four). The Norma Desmond post is automatically set to go at 12:01AM Pacific time this morning/tonight.
Enjoy the rest of your trip and welcome to California!!
Oh, and be SURE to come down here via SUNSET BLVD. In honor of Norma of course.
Admin, in the Chicago area where I live, the parents take sports too seriously.
I remember at one of my daughter's softball games, one of girls on the other team was running for third and our shortstop was in the way (the kids were 8 and 9 at the time). Well, she didn't make it and was called out by the ump.
Her father, from the stands, called out to her and told her next time, don't worry about hurting the kid in her; just stick out her cleats and hit their leg and they'll move or get hurt. This is a true story.
The coach of the other team happened to be the head of the girls softball league, and I and a few mothers went up to him and voiced our objections about what that father said. I told him it was not teaching the kids good sportsmanship. Long story short, he shouted out to all parents that all of that kind of talk will stop now or he would be ejecting parents from the game. No more comments like that for that game or any of the others.
angie said... 107
Good Evening Friends of One of the Bestest Bloggs on the Internet. I have a List of the Persons Who Will be Taking the Virtual Stretch Hummer Limo Ride. If at any time anyone has another new State or Country to add to this list, may I suggest that you cut and paste this List and add your Country or State, okay? If this is approved by the Administrator:
Alaska, Calif, Penna, Del, New Jersey, Maryland, Rhode Island, Quebec Canada, Ohio, North Carolina, Virginia, Louisiana, New York, Tennessee, Arizona,Nevada, Texas, Illinois, Minnesota,Michigan, Mass., Bluebird Quebec, Hawaii, Nebraska, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Missouri, Kentucky, North Dakota, Indiana and Welcome to the USA.....New Zealand
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Now THAT is AHMAYZING! thank you for this, angie!
Maybe on the ride home, we can stop in Frankenmuth, Michigan. I am in need of a chicken dinner.
http://www.frankenmuth.org/
And Frankenmuth is one of those places that is WAY more fun than their website makes it look.
LoveMyGrandsons said... 133
Dmasy, yes, he said it was his soccer battlecry. I think it did make him feel brave growling while trying to get the ball from the other team.
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His 'battlecry'? And he's FOUR?
that is HILARIOUS. omg, too funny.
(precious, too)
Franky, finally I get where you are at, sorry it took me a while.
Joy, I can't wait to get to CA, it has been a dream of mine, one of my bucket list!
Thanks, Bluebird and Anonymous, and everyone who gave their input. I just wanted to be sure that I wasn't looking at the situation wrong. Thanks, everyone!
Dwindle said.
I'm not ready to leave either! I still have earrings I can hock.
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Nothing good, dear Aggie. Just my 'zucchinni' brownies. ;)
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Dwindle, dear, you missed your calling. You should have been a comedian. Does your family keep a notebook of your one liners? If not, they need to.
You are hilariously funny.
:)
Come on, Dwindle! We have to get our butts out to Cali!! Must leave casino NOW!
Sunset here we come!
It's rumspringa time!!
Yes, aggie, he said that and it cracked up me and my hubs, too!
LoveMyGrandsons said... 133
Dmasy, yes, he said it was his soccer battlecry. I think it did make him feel brave growling while trying to get the ball from the other team.
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That's so cute- how could women say that about a little 4 year old with spunk? Don't worry about them; silly politically correct snoots.
Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 154
Whoever is driving, you better put the pedal to the medal (who cares if you get a ticket, ole Kate has four). The Norma Desmond post is automatically set to go at 12:01AM Pacific time this morning/tonight.
Enjoy the rest of your trip and welcome to California!!
Oh, and be SURE to come down here via SUNSET BLVD. In honor of Norma of course.
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Can you please use your magic master key and let me into the courthouse so i can practice in the courtroom and get used to it? Not just any old courthouse - the HEAD courthouse. I faithfully require only the BEST, you know.
Ahem... cough cough... ahem... IF IT PLEASE THE COURT - AND IF IT DOESNT, WE DONT REALLY CARE - I WOULD LIKE TO INTRODUCE YOUR CAST OF AGREEABLE CHARACTERS FOR TODAY!
Somebody pour that sheriff a rumspringa!
LBelle said... 161
Come on, Dwindle! We have to get our butts out to Cali!! Must leave casino NOW!
Sunset here we come!
It's rumspringa time!!
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Ok, LBelle, I'm coming. I will be thankful to you later this month when I can make my mortgage payment. Did you get your bag of souvenirs? Never mind, i got it for you.
WHOOOOOO!
Calieforny here wheeze come, right back wharr wheeze stayareted from!!!!
Thank you everyone, I feel better about this issue now. IAs I'm sure your are all aware, I defended my grandson because I didn't think he did anything wrong. However, when the one lady mentioned that he was being a bully, I got rather huffy with her. I told her that she was blowing the whole thing out of proportion, as well as a few other things. I am sorry I lost my cool, but not sorry for defending my little guy against what I thought were unwarranted negative comments. There, I think I said that properly.
LovethoseGrandkids, bullying would have been if your grandson had walked up to another player and shaken his fist and said "you're too stupid to beat me!" or if he had kept growling in the face of one person to make them upset.
It is not bullying to do the primal scream thing
during a game. The older guys on our swim team used to do it all the time. They'd let out a huge bark or growl before their events and nobody got mad. It was just their way to get their blood pumping.
Y'all, I do appreciate all the thanks. This virtual USA tour, plus a little of Canada, has been a whole Lotta fun for me to plan and post about! When we go on family road trips,.I always tried to find a few fun off the beaten path places. You should have heard the family fuss when I dragged them to the Liberace museum when out was open in Vegas! They lived it when we were done. Same thing with the Edward Gorey House in Massachusetts.
I have had a blast, and can't wait until we see the Norma Desmond post! Don't drink too many rumspringas everyone!
Doing some interweb browsing here and came across a quote that our 'dear' kHatie might want to consider:
"If you want to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first create the universe." -Carl Sagan
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Moose, I'm with you - I had a bunch of dam questions to ask that dam guide!!
And Lovemygsons, I meant to mention this yesterday, but thank you for your encouragement of my acorn squash! Our growing season is much shorter than yours, but there is hope in my heart.
Joyinvitginia . . . Thank you for the roadside america tip. I bookmarked it.
Thank you, fidosmommy; I appreciate your kind words.
Bearswife, I don't know where you live, but I hope everything goes well with your squash! In the fall, there is nothing like roasted squash with olive oil and seasonings. We love it! Please let me know how it turns out.
PIT STOP!!
Dwindle and I have to make a quick stop in Reno on our way to Sunset. She reminded me about the pesky mortgage thing so now I have to stand outside another casino with a sign and a guitar case...grifting so I can pay those pesky bills!
Thanks for the souvenir bag. Lost a shoe though.
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Grandsons.....remember...agree, agree, agree. There are people in this world that see no humor or sweetness in a child. I would not have acknowledged that I heard her mean comment and would have just continued speaking to the women who enjoyed hearing the story. Believe it or not it works every time and really aggravates the mean person.
Then there is another one www.Jon&Kate8 Unseen Moments....Jon is in some of it, they go to get passports (ready to divorcing) and Kate freaks about Super Pap Alert when Jon mentions they need the passports to go to Korea;Super Pap Alert is what Kate tells the kids, so they don't look around and keep moving, they don't talk, just keep moving. Then she explains to the camera how she has to protect the kids not from strangers or anyone else, but from THE PAPS.
Super Pap Alert............
As for the trip, we have Drivers, every place we stop has been grifted, so don't you all worry about money. We will be opening grifting envelopes on the entire ride,no fear "free stuff is here"..........well I learned from reading Tweets. It almost makes me feel like a criminal. But it isn't against the law, is it Administrator? Nope, they gave it all to us, they like us, they really like us.
Well, those kids atalmost 8 were unrulely, so I can imagine at this time that if she yells "sit on your hands on the floor" like she did while school shopping that they get so excited with going to their father's house. No way does she have control of those children as all she seems to do is scream, probably still gets madder than heck and that will scare children into behaving until they are behind closed doors. No one knows what goes on in her house now. Now it would be good to have her and the kids on camera so you could see how badly they get treated. Wouldn't doubt that they spend their mornings (weekends) in their bedrooms until noon and she decides to get up.
So where was Steve during this latest marathon?
Dwindle - I definately want to stop in Frankenmuth. W were stationed in Aughburg for three years and went to a lot of Baverian beer fests. I will lead the drinking songs!
Lovemygsons,
I am in Canada, frost will be here soon! My furnace kicked in on Sunday night, brrr.
We eat a LOT of squash in this house, maybe next year I will try growing some for real. I am taking a class on how to build a raised garden bed - which I will put in my front yard (sorry neighbours!) so one raised bed will give me an extra 32 square feet (I have about 200 now).
It is not bullying to do the primal scream thing
during a game.
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In the days when I watched Kate berate Jon on the show, I did the primal scream thing at her (and the television) and I wasn't playing soccer or any others sports! I was just sitting on the sofa, beating my chest (thank goodness I don't have inflatables) and ripping a few at her.
I haven't read all of the posts from today, but whatever we are supposed to agree with, I agree in the most agreeable way.
Dang, Foxy, I keep forgetting about the "I agree" mentality (Dwindle has been trying to help me with this). I struggle with that, especially where my precious grandsons are concerned. But that's a good idea, but when it comes to my boys, I was ready to take her on and defend them. I know that is so wrong for a 55 year old grandma; however, that is what went through my mind. I promise I'll try to be more agreeable!
PROLLY, PROLLY, PROLLY ------ !! -------
OK, I found it!
A few threads back we had a discussion because someone questioned the word 'prolly'. I mentioned my crime novel authors, but I couldn't cite any examples then.
I'm re-reading an Ed McBain book (Evan Tanner) called 'The Big Bad City', 87th Precinct series.
One of the bad guys, a perp, a ne'er-do-well named Juju is saying:
"I'm telling you. This man prolly thinks about you all the time. Can't sleep from thinkin about you. Man, you offed his papa. He ain't..."
I KNEW the word 'prolly' was in one of my crime novel books, but couldn't remember the author. Actually, I KNOW it's more than just Ed McBain who uses this instead of the word probably.
His books are set in an imaginary city, written in a crime noir style, with hard-bitten detectives who use dark humor to maintain their sanity.
In fact, I don't think in any of his 87th Precinct series books it the city named at all. I just have the 'feeling' it's on the east coast, and the feeling it's New York or New Jersey.
NO OFFENSE to New York or New Jersey!!!!! - LOL
A few threads back we had a discussion because someone questioned the word 'prolly'. I mentioned my crime novel authors.
For some reason, this author has chosen to use the word 'prolly' in his criminal dialogues.
So, this post is just to re-hash an old discussion because I couldn't remember before.
Sadly, I often come up with answers days later, usually while sitting on the pot or taking a shower. What is it about bathrooms that makes elusive thoughts crystalize?
(In this case, of course, I'm not referring to the usual. I am, in fact, sitting in front of the fireplace with a quilt over my lap and a glass of iced tea at my side.)
Please tell me I'm not wierd, that I'm not the only one who has epiphanies in the throne room....
Well... I guess I *could be* wierd.... ah well.
I just like to think of myself as 'very, very deliberate in my thought process'......... ha ha, how's that for a load of manure?
Bearswife, how long is your growing season in Canada? My hubs cousin lives in the northwoods of Wisconsin and he was the one that taught us about gardening. To sum it up, he and his wife are in their 50's and live in a log wood cabin that he built himself.
They believe in living off the land and have this huge garden where they grow everything they need. He was the one that told us that certain vegetables can be left in the garden till late fall, specifically potatoes, squash, and some onions.
Like I said previously, we don't know much about squash except what we learned from our cousin.
Speaking of Sunset Blvd, I got my 1st tattoo on Sunset, from the oldest parlor on the strip. I got my second (and last) tattoo from a shop on Hollywood blvd. Those were the days when Hollywood was cool a place to hang out. LOL. Showing my age again.
There was a gentleman, about age 30, pumping his gas. He was in a white shirt and tie and was nice looking. And he was dark skinned and I got scared. So did my mother. And we stopped and said to each other that we as Americans cannot be afraid of each other like this. I will never forget feeling disgusted with myself like that.
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I'm glad you recognized your digust. Racism lives on despite our best intentions.
Milo has "tweety power" over Kate, so she says.
@MiloandJack
@ajayrochester LOL girl...I see ur enjoyin the sights! Listen, I hope U & Kate G seriously talk! Sista..she knows abt internet trolls! :)
@ajayrochester
@MiloandJack yes I want to interview her about that for my anti bullying campaign if she will give me ten minutes @Kateplusmy8 #hoping
Fired Up 4 Kate @MiloandJack
@ajayrochester @Kateplusmy8 Well....I'll see if I can aggravate her enuf 2do it! LOL #tweetypower :)
Guess that's better than NO power.
Permanent -- Ed McBain's (Evan Hunter, not Evan Tanner) 87th Precinct books are set in Isola, which is a thinly disguised NYC. I love those books, and what a nice man he was. I met him at a book signing when I worked PT at a book store. He was so pleasant and gracious and down-to-earth. Last year, Amazon ran a special just before Thanksgiving, and had all but the last few books of the series on sale for $.99 for the Kindle, so I keep planning to go back and reread them all from the beginning. I haven't gotten around to it yet, but I'm going to soon. Also, if you like audio books, audiobookstand.com has most of the early books available on CD for around $15. Who's your favorite of the detectives?
Lovemygsons,
Where I am the last spring frost is usually May 24th and the first fall frost is usually September 26th
I am in zone 3a and Chicago is 6a (Northern Illinois is 5b). You can grow squash here, I just haven't yet.
I'm envious of your hubs cousin, sounds like fun to me (hard work yes! but still fun).
My son started practicing karate when he was 7 and continued training and teaching through college. They are taught the kiai (karate yell) very early on. It helps them show their fighting spirit. During class drills with every punch or kick that they practice they also kiai so that they can focus on the task at hand. It helps with their timing and breathing and yes, it is used to intimidate their opponent. I was a karate mom and not a soccer mom so had any kids in any sports growled it wouldn't have bothered me in the least.
Love My Grandsons - Your grandson has done nothing wrong. He's just showing
his fighting spirit!
Milo has "tweety power" over Kate, so she says.
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Milo is Kate's self-appointed manager, adviser, and confidant ever since she was Kate's official reporter for the marathon.
If anyone can "aggravate" Kate, Milo can. She's had volumes of experience at being an obnoxious master aggravator as well as butt kisser. Notice I did not say master baiter.
Thanks,NJGal, I appreciate you letting me know about your kids' experience.
Bearswife, yes, our cousin is one of kind! Years ago we spent the night with them in their cabin. It was great. They have no electricity and pump thir water from outside. It was like living in the 1800's. Our daughter loved it!
Moose Mania said... 187 Notice I did not say master baiter.
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Um...never mind.
OK Permanent I bow to you for finding that "prolly" reference. Readerlady and I have discussed Ed McBain before because he's also one of my favorites and now I'm going to have to revisit all ,y old friends over in the 87th!
Okay, everyone, since I have to get up at 5:00 tomorrow morning, I'm going to bed. Goodnight, everyone.
Milo is all worked up over the possibility that Kate might get some TV time out of this RF/RW thing. Is she serious? It's fashion week, and some network would choose that fifth-rate show over the big (and not-so-big) designers' shows to televise? HA! Also, if they were going to be on TV, wouldn't ate and the people involved make sure everyone knew? Why keep it secret?
NJGal51, We were in Augsburg! It was from 1992-1994. Long time ago, but we certainly enjoyed it. It was our second of 3 tours in Germany. Small world!
sokay bluebird..you're west am east as Sass sang..lol
franky
time to get back to my HOH FB group
Ah shoot, READERLADY,
You beat me to it. I was reading further (p.31) and figured out it must be NYC:
"First thing you had to understand about this city was that it was big. It was difficult to explain to someone who came from Overall Patches, Indiana, that you could take his entire town and tuck it into one tiny corner of the smallest of the city's five separate sections. (CLUE!)
As for fave detectives, I love them all! Carella and Brown, Kling and... her name escapes me, the one who was raped and killed her rapist because her cover was distracted when Kling tried to barge on scene. She was thinking in one book about leaving the force, and seeing a 'shrink' to deal with her trauma.
LOL - I think of her name later. Slow to recall...
NJGirl, Jersey is off the hook! :-)
Readerlady, thanks for following up with that info.
I've only read about 5 of Hunter/McBain books and I'm filled with delight that I have so many more to read. Clapping hands like kid in toy store. Or....... LOL, like a devoted reader in a bookstore!
Milo is all worked up over the possibility that Kate might get some TV time out of this RF/RW thing.
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Milo gets worked up over anything Kate. If Kate said she "cut the cheese", Milo would probably go into the Kate the Great tirade about how this poor, struggling mom of EIGHT was smart enough to buy a meat/cheese slicer. She's that dumb.
Oops, got your name wrong.
NJGaL51, not NJGirl.
Slap me and send me to bed. Ugh...........
Permanent - Don't forget about Meyer Meyer! He's put upon enough as it is.
I wonder if Milo understands that Ajay Rochester isn't exactly an A-lister in the "celeb" scene, lol. She is kind of a version of Kate's delusional celeb world, if you will. Although I definitely do give her credit for the charitable works she strongly promotes and supports, and she also has a child with Asperger's, which she discusses openly and honestly.
It's unfortunate that this event couldn't apparently get any actual celebs to help promote it. I wonder why. It's about the REAL women of course, but it would have been nice for them to get someone newsworthy for promotion.
Layla - We were in Augsburg in the late 80's! We were also in Frankfurt and Darmstadt. Loved every minute of it. Those were the good old days when a tour in Germany was just that and not a stopover on the way to the war zone. When we were there and wanted to go to Berlin we had to go on the troop train (lock down) because of clearances.
Joy in VA you are truly the ultimate tour guide. Your great narratives and descriptions of all these places remind of James Fitzpatrick's travelogues on the TCM channel. I love watching those.
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL53EE433D99C5546D
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Dmasy - thank you for your kind sediments. I promise I will not do it again or I'm sure I will be grounded. I feel like a schmuck for leaving without wishing you and Permanent a Happy Birthday. Hope they were memorable for both of you.
Dwindle - lol thanks. I haven't had time to read at all here today. I have literally been stuck in the kitchen making jelly. Stuck to the floor. Stuck to the stove. Stuck to the counter. What a mess! Finished and now so I'm going to catch up. First a rumspringa (or two). Nice to be back. I missed all your wit and humor.
Formerly - glad you are okay! Good grief.
I'm looking forward to the Norma Desmond thread.
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