The ubiquitous pizza-loving "manager"/booby guard who once never left Kate's side, has been MIA for awhile now. He has suddenly popped up again in recent months both with TLC's Honey Boo Boo and with the Little Couple. File this under #Hahahahhahaha.
With Honey Boo Boo and company:
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On Jen Arnold's trip to China to adopt her son. Does China have pizza? Hope so:
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Wasn't this the same child who said that all she has ever known is work?
I wonder how Kate responds when the children mention families who have gone on vacation without a camera crew.
"Mom, the Jones family went to Disney World this summer. TLC didn't film it. How did they do that?"
Kate...??
Any word from Robery Hoffman on the re-release of his Gosselin Book? Gimmie the book! (As they said on Twitter.)
I'm also interested in his book on Jon. Hopefully he'll wait until after Jon takes the DWTS mirror ball trophy in Season 17, so he can include it. Tee-hee. There are a few websites out there, in support of Jon taking the dance floor. I would personally love to see it.
As Pamela Gosselin once said to Jon, during her ex-daughter-in-law's stint... "You can teach a person to dance, but you can't teach someone rhythm!"
Excuse my denseness--what nasty and threatening demand lette
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Is this the Big Brother extortion/demand letter case?
And she also didn't answer the questions last night that were about how she cooks/cleans/does it all, etc. with so many kids.
Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 198
This just in Marty Singer's case over that nasty and threatening demand letter has been decided but the opinion is not out yet. Should be released by the end of the day. Upheld in part and reversed in part, which could mean anything!
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I read about that and hopped right over here, hoping YOU were watching for it too!
Admin, the court cant sanction him, can they? isn't that up to the California bar? (IF the decision is such that it might warrant sanctions...) Am I correct to assume that this decision might be setting new code of conduct about how far attorney's can go to coax someone?
Hi, Dwindle. I wish you would drop by more often!
Tweete-le--You can read about the Marty Singer case here:
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/hollywood-lawyer-marty-singer-appeals-521725
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My Facebook friends load my page with scrumptious looking easy recipes. I could not possibly try all of them. (I did recently make the hash brown/egg muffin for guests. Success!)
Those FB recommendations led me to the Just a Pinch site.
I don't know why I would want to purchase a cookbook. There is so much available on line.
Since TLC dumped her, Kate seems to be one step behind at all times.
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The ONLY time I buy a cookbook anymore is as a gift for a young person (male or female) who is setting up new housekeeping for the first time. Although I recently bought several at a garage sale for a young couple who lost everything in a house fire. I agree, everything you could possibly need is free online now. My favs are Fix It and Forget It; and The Country Cook. If I buy a DT cookbook, it will be one of theirs.
Hmmm...I might just have to buy her book and do a blog called "Kate's Plate: My year of cooking Dangerously."
Except I don't think it would take a year. Maybe "My Month of Cooking Dangerously"?
Saw yesterday, while on my way to the bank, a mom and 7 kids, the kids ranged in age 1 to about 8. The mom had the 2 youngest in the wagon, and the rest walked together, around her and the wagon holding hands. They walked probably about 1-2 blocks to the intersection, crossed 2 busy streets(they were a 1/2 block in front of me) and went into Family Dollar. This mom had no help, just her and 7 very obedient children. Considering they crossed 2 busy streets, with no help. So what is Kate excuse for not taking all 8 out at the same time, with out any help, her kids are 9 & 12. This mom kids were 1-8. Like Kate said last year, can't take them to see a movie, or go on a trip with out at least 2 helpers, or go to the store, with more than 3 at a time. Jon has no problem taking all 8 out. Lazy much Kate? or does Kate still think of them as babies(littles). Kate lives in the past, posting old pics of the kids, making them watch old glories of past events. Who does that? And we do know what kates kids are doing all summer: sleeping in, pool and relaxing, and grifting for a vacation. A whole lot of nothing. Kate is a bragger.
I just ordered her book. There are 108 recipes. If admin allows, I'm going to cook 9 recipes a month (9x12=108) and report back here on:
A) taste
B) appearance
C) Whether my kids liked it or not
D) my overall grade
Any other criteria you'd like me to add? I could put in a section that would show how I would improve upon it, if needed.
You're a brave woman, Silimom. How about approximate cost for the dish/meal? Or break it down to cost per serving? That would be interesting to know, since KK claims to be so thrifty. It'll be interesting to see how many times your family demands you call in an order for pizza after seeing/smelling one of her recipes, LOL.
"Any word from Robery Hoffman..."
Lol, geez proofread much? That would be *Robert Hoffman. Make it so! (I always wanted to say that.)
I think it's absolutely despicable to see Kate go on Twitter, year after year like this. She's practically begging for a TV camera crew and free beach trip, every summer now.
What ever happened to the Gosselin "Rite of Passage"? (So funny she chose that phrase, BTW.) Kate said it was their new tradition and rite of passage, to visit Discovery Cove- Florida every year. Another one time tradition... squashed. The kids must think the word tradition means 'never going to happen again' by now.
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I just ordered her book. There are 108 recipes. If admin allows, I'm going to cook 9 recipes a month (9x12=108) and report back here on:
A) taste
B) appearance
C) Whether my kids liked it or not
D) my overall grade
Any other criteria you'd like me to add? I could put in a section that would show how I would improve upon it, if needed.
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Bless your heart! Can you send a pic of each 'yummy' concoction to Admin? I'd be interested to see how palatable YOU can make Kate's recipes look. She's either a huge FAIL at presentation, or they just can't be made to look palatable!
Could someone please explain to me the difference between a "sock account" or "account" and an ID sign-in name? I always thought that with an "account" there was one specific e-mail address associated with it (such as on Twitter), and a sign-in name was just a name used when posting on a blog (with no e-mail address required in most situations).
readerlady, that would be a great criteria to add. I will email Admin and see if this is something she would allow.
Any other criteria you'd like me to add? I could put in a section that would show how I would improve upon it, if needed.
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Yes. If "Beano" or Zantac was needed.
This mom kids were 1-8. Like Kate said last year, can't take them to see a movie, or go on a trip with out at least 2 helpers, or go to the store, with more than 3 at a time. Jon has no problem taking all 8 out.
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I believe Kate's issue with this was not because she couldn't handle them, but because the appearance of all the kids would incite a media frenzy.
"My favs are Fix It and Forget It..."
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Fix It and Forget It, is one of my favorite cookbooks Dwindle! I've had mine since I first set up house. I rarely buy a cookbook either, unless it's a specialty cookbook (International cuisine, etc.) for a gift.
It must be me, or the heat, or both, but why would Kate care if anyone went to Applebees?
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@Kateplusmy8 I just finished my training for my new job and then went to Applebee's w/my mom.
I just ordered her book. There are 108 recipes. If admin allows, I'm going to cook 9 recipes a month (9x12=108) and report back here on...
This. Is. Brilliant. I'm one of those types that goes through old cookbooks just to make the weirdest recipes I can find (such as the infamousfamous pastel-iced "sandwich loaf"- http://www.mentalfloss.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/sandwich-loaf.jpg ) and I have no doubt in my mind that this is going to be a REAL treat.
Well, in a metaphorical sense, anyway. Dearie me, I may just have to screech in delight!
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Kg and PJ, you are helping me to remember.
I tuned in part way through the first season. I saw a "cute" family learning how to handle an abundance of adorable children.
Then a feeling of discomfort seeped in as I watched. A vague sense of something dysfunctional was reviving memories from my own life.
During subsequent seasons, I was a voyeur watching with a "I can't believe this" squint.
Kate's boldness grew. Her disregard for her husband and her children's welfare became more evident.
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Very good description. That's pretty much what happened for me as well. I was at first drawn in because the babies were very cute. Jon and Kate seemed fairly normal, even if she was a little too shrill for me, a little too concerned with cleaning her floor rather than spending time with her babies.
But her true nature couldn't stay hidden for long. I began to disagree more and more with her parenting choices, and I absolutely hated when she would yell at Jon in public, or put him down. I am 100% against that in any marriage - to me that is completely disrespectful. I would never take that kind of treatment from my husband, and it's not cute just because it's the wife doing the abusing instead.
But of course, the real outrage came when she was so cruel and uncaring to her own children.
Silimom said... 12
I just ordered her book.
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Noooooooooo. Just teasing-- this is a fabulous idea, and thanks for taking one for the 15 Mins. team. Since you can't post photos, could you report on how the recipe could be improved? (If Admin allows.) We all know, Kate's mystery slop can always use improvement. This reminds me of the movie "Julie and Julia", only Kate Gosselin is certainly no Julia Child.
Score one for the bullies. Appellate court has upheld Marty's nasty demand letter. They said it wasn't extortion as a matter of law.
Admin - There are times where somebody says or writes something that sums up everything I am feeling about our country. This is from "The Newsroom". I'm not sure if the series will be/is any good, but this one scene is succinct and to the point.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVwUphZ37Ww
Sillimom: don't forget which recipes used organic all or none and how much salt, beans.
Rainbowsandunicorns: Well if that is Kates excuse for not taking the 8 out cause gee, they will cause a riot, then why is their no riot when Jon takes all 8 out and sometimes he has 11 kids with when GF kids and GF are with and no riots occur? Kate can't handle her own kids. That trip she took last year, it was Kate and 2 helpers, she still treats those kids like as if they are still 4-5, not 9. Shame on her.
Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 25
Score one for the bullies. Appellate court has upheld Marty's nasty demand letter. They said it wasn't extortion as a matter of law.
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My daughter sent me that too. I applaud the writers 100%.
Silimom said... 12
I just ordered her book. There are 108 recipes. If admin allows, I'm going to cook 9 recipes a month (9x12=108) and report back here on:
A) taste
B) appearance
C) Whether my kids liked it or not
D) my overall grade
Any other criteria you'd like me to add? I could put in a section that would show how I would improve upon it, if needed.
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12 hour post-meal gastrointestinal evaluation. All that beans and cheese might wreck havoc for many.
And how about whether or not her serving sizes are enough to feed a bird or an elephant...
Well I love my country and could rattle off just as many good things as he did bad, but Newsroom really is an excellent show. Highly recommend. Their handling of the Gabby Giffords shooting made me tearful it was that well done. Jane Fonda is also superb.
Silimom you should just set up your own blog. Seriously, that's great idea. It would be similar to what that woman did with Julia Child cookbook. You could have fun with it and make it satirical and funny.
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What you described is exactly correct. There's a difference between a sockpuppet account somewhere which requires a username/email and password and just typing in a name, even a "title" if you will, for a comment.
Silimom...Ok. I can't wait. I will enjoy your experiments. Thanks for taking one for all of us.
I emailed back Silimom to tell her I love the idea and we could even make them their own posts. This is sort of a if you can't beat em join em situation. I think it's so clever to do a Julie/Julia parody. It could even be just like that book/movie only a parody lol.
What you described is exactly correct. There's a difference between a sockpuppet account somewhere which requires a username/email and password and just typing in a name, even a "title" if you will, for a comment.
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There's also a difference between taking on different personalities and trying to act like you are several different people, versus just messing around with your screen name and changing it around occasionally or even frequently. IMO a "sock" actively pretends to be different, separate people with their own personality. Just choosing another screen name is just that, choosing a different name.
All of those posts chasing names had the exact same tone. As someone else explained everyone was picking a name to suit the situation, it was a joke. There was never any intention I saw to pretend that all those names were different people.
All this talk about evaluating recipes is assuming that the book will be published. Is it a done deal?
I think the names on that site were akin to "subject lines" of an email. They were changed around a lot to suit the subject. That's just not a sock, nor was it some big surprise that people were doing that. It was obvious.
Kids first apparently there is a publication date but it's already been pushed back once.
I actually had the same thought as you. IF the book comes out. lol. I'll believe it when I see it.
Oh, ZeldaZee, you're my kind of gal! That picture of the sandwich loaf looks exactly like the one my dear mother used to make for the New Year's Eve party. (Eeechhh!!!) That and a very, very weird fruit salad, the "ambrosia" fruit salad. She obviously thought it was chic because of the name, but it was all canned fruits. (Although she did spiked it with a LOT of rum, just to make it her own, I guess. Or kill the awfull taste, I'm not sure, come to think of it.)
That woman was french-canadian and she knew how to cook witih fresh herbs, homemade stocks, could master very tricky sauces, etc. But something happened to her in the sixties: she started cooking these strange recipes. Like "instant cake": cut the crust off an unsliced loaf of white bread, cut the white part into big cubes, soak them in sweetened condensed mlik, roll them in coconut flakes, and bake at 350F for 15 minutes. And voilà : instant cake!
For a while, I swear, us kids thought our mother's body had been taken over by aliens. But, phew... It only lasted for a few years. Then the aliens left her and she went back to cooking edible food.
Menopause, maybe?
Well if the cookbook does manage to be published, it sounds like we will make the best of the situation.
Sillimom and I think it would be fun to do our own "Menu Monday" on the blog and maybe cook one recipe a week. Whoever wants to participate in the recipe for that week can do so and if they wish provide their review and photos to me in advance so I can compile them into a post.
LOL, we might as well have fun with this, that's how this group rolls!
Although I can tell you right now I'm not making that lemon hummus.
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Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 38
I think the names on that site were akin to "subject lines" of an email. They were changed around a lot to suit the subject. That's just not a sock, nor was it some big surprise that people were doing that. It was obvious.
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It's not like some one was tring to hide their (already) anonymous online persona.
Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 43
Although I can tell you right now I'm not making that lemon hummus.
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I want to make the bread from the bread maker that slices it while it's baking. I'll let you know if the slices are uniform.
But I think the Admin will allow it.
I'm just proving a point.
Aren't I a demented sicko!
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We've had one or maybe a few people here who have presented distinct, different life stories. However due to writing styles, maybe some inconsistencies, and other red flags, people have suggested they might be the same person. I don't bring this up to debate that issue again, however, that is what a sock is. You create entire personalities and actively present a rouse that they are separate people. A sock is deceptive. Changing your name (but not your persona) just willy nillie for fun, is not.
I think we should have one group make a recipe non-organic, and the other the same recipe only organic, and then see if the non-organic people get kooties or keel over dead.
I think the names on that site were akin to "subject lines" of an email. They were changed around a lot to suit the subject. That's just not a sock, nor was it some big surprise that people were doing that. It was obvious.
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According to an internet definition, a sockpuppet is
1: A fake personality, usually a 'friend' or 'sister,' created by a drama queen/king for the sake of defending him/herself against others in an online forum.
2: Someone who might be an actual person but behaves like the above, defending someone who really deserves no defense.
Why is BV reporting that the person had over 500 sock accounts, if they weren't sock accounts?
Oh, never mind.
You know when I think of Mike Malin, who sadly lost his extortion case today, I think you know what? At least he had the GUTS to take on Marty Singer one of the most powerful lawyers in the country and just go for it. He didn't TALK endlessly about suing or THREATEN to sue or what have you. He just took the guy on and said you know what I think this letter is wrong and extortion and the court may not agree with me but I have to just try.
Hats off to those who at least TRY. Those who blah blah around talking about all the wonderful things they are GOING to do, bore me.
This is a sad day for lawyers. It has cheapened the profession in our opinion. It has sanctioned the actions of a bully. A bully most people I know can't stand his tactics. Know that this is not how most lawyers behave.
Who on this blog will volunteer to attend the book signing festival in Maryland in October?
Are you actually defending Mike Boogie??
The guy is scum and a pig. Ad nauseaum.
Sillimom, please report on the cost of the recipe and serving size. I'm a loooong time lurker and first time poster.
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I hate to tell you guys again, but I am. I got really sick Sunday morning and had to be rushed to the ER. I am back in CCU so, maybe I won't have to stay a long time this time. I am doing much better, drs. are trying to get my BP stabilized and they thought I might have to have surgery, but no surgery!
I think the idea of Silimom taking one for the team is wonderful. I think it is going to be a hoot making the food, analyzing it like the judges on CHOPPED, lol, talking about it and looking at the pictures. I can't wait for that!
Admin, "Colin Thomas" will be so disappointed if you don't make his hummus!
So? Do you believe the rights of the scum and pigs shouldn't be protected? That as long as you are a scum and a pig, you can extort them, threaten them, treat them like dirt?
I happen to think their rights are just as important as the innocent. There was no reason that letter was necessary. If people don't stand for what's right even when the person may be guilty, don't expect anyone to stand up for you when you're innocent either.
Our laws are supposed to protect the rights of all people, guilty and innocent.
Huh? I didn't say Mike was innocent. Our values are fundamentally different. I think our system DEPENDS on trying to be fair, even if we fall short. What you speak of means as long as you have decided someone is scum (without a trial), they are not entitled to certain protections under the law. That's a lynch mob and we don't do that anymore.
Never said Mike is salt of the earth. I don't even know that much about him. I said he was extorted. Marty Singer has a terrible reputation himself. It was two scumbags, but that letter was wrong and now it's opened the door for anyone to send such a nasty and terrible letter to anyone, even the innocent like you. Would you like to get a letter like that? That case sure says you can.
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Sillimom, please report on the cost of the recipe and serving size. I'm a loooong time lurker and first time poster.
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Nice to see you here, prfans!
Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 42
Sillimom and I think it would be fun to do our own "Menu Monday" on the blog and maybe cook one recipe a week. Whoever wants to participate in the recipe for that week can do so and if they wish provide their review and photos to me in advance so I can compile them into a post.
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What a great idea! Thanks, sillimom. This could be fun!
Mike did get one victory out of the case, as it was reversed in part and upheld in part. His wiretapping and computer hacking claims are free to go forward. Marty lost big time on that one. Although the extortion was the aspect of the case that is the most interesting, Marty got slammed on those other issues. It was sort of a splitting the baby case, which sometimes happens.
Did you read the opinion anonymous? It's online for free. I'd love if you read it then we can continue the discussion through email.
I said our system depends on TRYING to be fair. And I specifically said that we sometimes fall short. One big media case that really came down to the prosecution screwing up once again just like they did with Casey Anthony and overreaching does not disapprove a system that depends on protecting the rights of both the innocent and guilty. Agree to disagree and go form your lynch mob. :)
I would never get a letter like that in the first place. I don't do anything that anyone could try to 'extort'. It's pretty easy living this way. Perhaps, others should try it.
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Yes, innocent people never get accused of something they didn't do. If you just live your life on the straight and narrow you'll NEVER run into anything like that! LOL!
That's a fantasy. You are exactly the reason we need to protect the guilty. In case YOU, who does live life on the right path, ever gets wrongly accused. You see it's not about protecting the scum bag. It's actually about protecting the scum bag so that YOU can be protected.
Millicent? I love your posts, and I did the same. I couldn't stand to watch it anymore. I told my hubby to make sure I was not seeing an abusive situation, as we watched it unfold together. I hated telling him "I told you so". One can only take so many love taps, and TV contracts. I used to predict their divorce, according to her attitude on the show. Sad.
"Mine ALL Mine, as far as the eye can see" is what sticks out in my mind the most. (Only to claim in an earlier episode, the home was all for the kids.)
I will make the hummus. My husband will try it with me. :-)
Since I will be eating her recipes and I'm tracking what I eat, my plan was to also let you know the nutritional info as well.
I'm actually getting kind of excited about this. I'm curious to see how her food actually tastes.
And for Kateand her fans - If it's good, I will say so and if it's not, I'll say so too. My reviews will be honest and unbiased.
I would never break the law and talk on my cell phone while driving.
However last year I was pulled over for "talking on my cell phone." Now fortunately I was able to show the cop my call log which proved I had not been on the phone that morning, and although he was a real jerk about it, he let me go with a warning.
It's but a small example, but the innocent do get wrongly accused. If that cop gave me a ticket, I want my rights protected. I don't want to be written off as just another person on their cell phone who's going to kill someone who is not deserving of their day in court.
No, it's not. It's my life. No fantasy here.
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Good. I hope you are never in the wrong place at the wrong time and accused of something you didn't do.
Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 59
''Huh? I didn't say Mike was innocent. Our values are fundamentally different. I think our system DEPENDS on trying to be fair, even if we fall short. What you speak of means as long as you have decided someone is scum (without a trial), they are not entitled to certain protections under the law.''
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I agree that our system depends on trying to be fair. To me, it is the same principle that applies to free speech. ''Free speech is intended to protect the controversial and even outrageous word; and not just comforting platitudes too mundane to need protection.'' General Colin Powell The law is the same...protecting the good as well as the scum.
Why were you pulled over in the first place? There's your answer.
Why were you pulled over in the first place? There's your answer.
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I explained why to you. Because he thought he saw me on my cell phone. Perhaps I had pushed my hair behind my ear. Perhaps the sun glare made him see something that wasn't there. I wasn't on the phone though. Cops make mistakes. They are only human. I showed him my call log which proved my innocence and he let me go without a ticket.
Yes, innocent people never get accused of something they didn't do.
Of course not. Just ask Trayvon Martin.
Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 59
''Huh? I didn't say Mike was innocent. Our values are fundamentally different. I think our system DEPENDS on trying to be fair, even if we fall short. What you speak of means as long as you have decided someone is scum (without a trial), they are not entitled to certain protections under the law.''
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I agree that our system depends on trying to be fair. To me, it is the same principle that applies to free speech. ''Free speech is intended to protect the controversial and even outrageous word; and not just comforting platitudes too mundane to need protection.'' General Colin Powell The law is the same...protecting the good as well as the scum.
Remona exactly. I think Jerry Falwell is gross and even his own lawyer said he can't stand the filth he produces, but I'll defend his right to say what he says until my dying day.
Silimom, well said. Someone decided he was scum and decided to take matters into their own hands. Tragedy resulted. Important lessons here. You don't get to pick a different set of rules because you've decided that person is scum.
Sorry not Jerry Falwell, Larry Flynt. Although I don't care for Falwell either!
Yes, innocent people never get accused of something they didn't do. If you just live your life on the straight and narrow you'll NEVER run into anything like that! LOL!
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LOL!! So true! Why is it then that we read about so many people who have spent years in prison for something they didn't do because when they were found guilty DNA was in its infancy...only to have recent forensic evidence clear them? Just think of how much of their lives was spent behind bars when they were innocent.
Living the straight and narrow is no guarantee whatsoever that anyone will be spared from arrest and conviction.
Two words: Michael Morton.
Texas case. He had no criminal record, a good job and was busy being a good father and husband when an intruder murdered his wife. He served 25 years, and his relationship with his son was all but trashed. DNA at last cleared him and pinned another man for it.
He didn't get a fair trial. Prosecutors deliberately withheld information that his little son had told his grandmother that a monster killed his mom, he saw the whole thing, and daddy wasn't home. MICHAEL'S LAWYERS WERE NEVER TOLD THIS. Maybe because the prosecutor thought he was scum and didn't deserve to know that or deserve a fair trial? He tried to sue the prosecutor for this conduct, however prosecutors are immune from suit.
Yes, innocent people never get accused of something they didn't do.
Of course not. Just ask Trayvon Martin.
Wrong. He was murdered. He wasn't accused of anything.
NJGal, I am so JELLUS!!!!!!!!
I will not judge you as long as I can get TWINKIES!
Smaller size but lower calories! Aren't they thoughtful!
Luke Bandit, hope you recover quickly. Can we send you some Twinkies? I got Twinkies on the brain. Did you hear NJGal got some? Let's be jellus of her together!
He was accused, tried, and sentenced by his killer. It was decided by his killer he was scum. You just said if you've decided that someone is scum then they don't deserve the same rights as innocent people. You made this in reference to someone who hasn't even been charged with anything. This is just a civil suit! Seems T's killer decided the same harsh judgment for that young man and therefore the young man lost his rights and life. Think about the double standard here and how scary your thought process is if everyone followed it. RIP.
Admin said- "There's also a difference between taking on different personalities and trying to act like you are several different people, versus just messing around with your screen name and changing it around occasionally or even frequently."
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So agree. I've used my first name, for a number of years. Sometimes I used No Worry, Beef Curry as a joke- when defending Jon. He wore that T-shirt with a pooka-shell necklace, after the 2nd Hawaii wedding. I want that shirt, he can keep the Ed Hardys.
Also, Katie is no Meryl Streep.
Why can't people just live with strong moral character? Again, it's not hard.
It was decided by his killer he was scum.
And it was decided by the vast majority he was a 'killer'. Hang him high, I say. And, by the way, I'm 1/2 African American.
The vast majority didn't listen to more than two sentences of that trial or they would understand the results. If it were the other way around and T. killed Z. in the altercation, shall we hang T high? Or does T get a fair trial? You seem to be saying that only people you choose get a chance at a fair trial, those you've decided are scum don't have a right to such things. I think everyone gets their shot and sometimes you won't like the results. Go ahead sing it from the rooftops how upset you are, you aren't the first. It still doesn't change one's right to a fair legal system.
Joy the Twinkie's are smaller but that just means you don't have to feel guilty about eating one because you're right...LESS CALORIES! Yum, yum and yum!
Lukebandit - I hope things start looking up for you ant that you're out of there soon.
Ah, so my nasty letters and my appeal to the Supreme Court won and Twinkies have returned to my local grocer's shelves? Yes, all is now right with the world. I'll have 2 please. One for now and one for ... now.
Fido, you won. Our justice system at work! I especially liked the part where you threatened to out every woman they've ever cheated with.
Another one from the People's History archives. Many people were going on about why there wouldn't be background checks for people involved in production. This happened long before Bill Blankinship was ever arrested.
Here's just one from March 2011, Moose Mania:
"Let's not forget that background checks were not required for anyone, e.g., the crew, who followed the kids around everywhere, and even were in the bathroom filming the kids without an adult present."
Kristine here.
I forgot to point out, the main reason most stopped posting as "Katie got a BIG BOOB JOB" and the like...
It was not because it wasn't funny, or others were assuming different identities- really. It was more of a "That was hysterical, but who posted it?" or "I can't keep up with who has commented on what anymore" kinda blog thing. At least on GWoP, anyway. Pick a name and own it, was then put into effect.
Silimom---
You are awesome--great idea!
Any news on my beloved Hostess snowballs?
Silimom, this should be fun! Thanks for coming up with the idea.
We have had twinkies and those cupcakes with the scriggle on top well over a week. They are smaller, but when I saw them I bought 2 boxes. I ate one on the way home. The others are in the freezer. I haven't seen the snoballs yet.
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Why can't people just live with strong moral character? Again, it's not hard.
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Why can't people observe the first posting rule here and not use anonymous? It's not hard. It's not buried somewhere in a list of 20 rules. It's right there, clear as day. 1. Do not use Anonymous.
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I hate to tell you guys again, but I am. I got really sick Sunday morning and had to be rushed to the ER. I am back in CCU so, maybe I won't have to stay a long time this time. I am doing much better, drs. are trying to get my BP stabilized and they thought I might have to have surgery, but no surgery!
I think the idea of Silimom taking one for the team is wonderful. I think it is going to be a hoot making the food, analyzing it like the judges on CHOPPED, lol, talking about it and looking at the pictures. I can't wait for that!
Admin, "Colin Thomas" will be so disappointed if you don't make his hummus!
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I'm glad to read that you are doing better :o)
Wishing you a complete recovery, and a speedy release from the hospital.
In the meantime, make sure to keep your mindbrain busy! Do crosswords, findawords, etc...
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So sorry you're back in hospital but lucky no surgery. Feel better soon.
lukebandit - I'm so sorry you are back in the hospital. I hope you feel better and can be released very soon.
Silimom - You are a brave soul. Please make sure to take all proper precautions to ensure the safety of your taste buds and gastrointestinal tract. I will eagerly await your reports back when you begin your culinary journey, oh intrepid warrior!
Tyler Florence is also working on a cookbook and is in the middle of testing the recipes. He's posting pics on Instagram from his test kitchen.
This is how you use social media to post interesting stuff. I think lots of people love behind the scenes test kitchen type things. It's probably only going to gain him more buyers of the book.
Pioneer Woman has sold over 100 cookbooks in the past 24 hours...Kate has sold 2...one of which was bought by a poster here.
Pioneer Woman has sold over 100 cookbooks in the past 24 hours...Kate has sold 2...one of which was bought by a poster here.
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...and Kate's fans are expecting her to embark on a world-wide book signing tour, taking her to London, Australia and South Africa!
If there's not enough interest, will this thing be published? I don't know how it works. It couldn't go the same route as the ill-fated cruise, could it?
Thank you everyone for the support. I really love this blog, even though kate was the draw here, we talk about many other interesting things, stories and current events. Everyone is very kind.
I am still in CCU this morning and I have to tell you about my day nurse. His name is Mark and he is one of the nicest nurses I have ever dealt with. I told him yesterday that he was so kind.
It would be black day in Mayberry before a patient would pay kate a compliment like that.
I also notice some tabs are picking up odds and ends stores about her twittering.
Can't wait for the kate cook off on this blog. Wish I could participate.
I actually made the hummus and posted about it around Easter (with a picture). None of the ingreadents she listed on her web site are organic. Although it wasn't spit out of your mouth bad, it also wasn't to my taste. It needed more spice to it. It was a bit to lemony so I added a little more EVOO and salt to balance out the lemon. No one liked it so I ended up throwing it out. I'll stick with the Sabra supremely spicy hummus.
On her website she's got a picture of herself with one of the boys (Collin I assume) with a chip with hummus on it. The cutting board pictured has onion, tomato, etc. on it but nothing that is used in the recipe. When I get a cookbook I want to see a picture of the finished product. Her cookbook is going to be a picture book of her kids with some recipes thrown in. I'd be interested to know if she's gone back in and added the word organic to the canned products that she seems to love to use.
Huh?? Silimom you BOUGHT Kate's book to find out if her recipes suck? You should have given me the money instead and I would have donated it to an organization that feeds hungry children in America, and I would have told you her food is gross.
I would rather pull out all my teeth with my bare hands then eat anything she cooks. BTW, by buying her cookbook you put more money in her greedy hands!
Lukebandit, I hope you are better and going back to your regular home soon.
PW will surely sell more books than Kate but I doubt even she is going on some word wide tour. If I recall in the past she'll hit half a dozen U.S. cities for a book and be done with it.
I think most books like these nowadays are just supplements to the brand. They aren't her main source of income, which is probably advertising on the site and the Food Network show. It's just sort of something celebs are expected to do as part of marketing. Sort of one of those everyone has a book or several and it's odd if you don't. She has so many recipes for free on the PW site probably only the really big fans want the book. It's a vanity project.
Unless you're a Tina Faye who really hits it big with a book and stays on the best seller list for months, it's just a little side thing to do as part of the brand, no different than setting up a twitter account or web site.
I'm almost embarrassed for Kate the way the fans are acting like this is going to be some earth shattering event. It won't be.
Silimom said... 66
I will make the hummus. My husband will try it with me. :-)
Since I will be eating her recipes and I'm tracking what I eat, my plan was to also let you know the nutritional info as well.
I'm actually getting kind of excited about this. I'm curious to see how her food actually tastes.
And for Kateand her fans - If it's good, I will say so and if it's not, I'll say so too. My reviews will be honest and unbiased.
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Good luck, Silimom.
Remember to eat in small amounts, from a sectioned plate- otherwise you'll end up hospitalized with a fatty liver.
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Oh, and you asked if there was any other criteria we'd like you to add to your recipe review section-
After trying out a recipe, how many dosages of Kaopectate did it take for the diarrhea to end...
I think testing Kate's recipes is an awesome idea. That way when we say they suck, we can prove it. I wonder if she'll contact BV ranting that we can't say her recipes suck ;0 You know how she can't handle criticism. I would also like to see if we can see how she tweaked the recipes so she would not be accused of plagiarism. Oh, and do they really serve enough to feed eight kids. Sorry someone had to take one for the team, but this is outstanding. And, wonder of wonders, we may even find a few recipes that are worth it.
Huh?? Silimom you BOUGHT Kate's book to find out if her recipes suck? You should have given me the money instead and I would have donated it to an organization that feeds hungry children in America, and I would have told you her food is gross.
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We don't know that all of her food is gross because nobody has tasted it. Silimom offered to give an honest review of the food, which is commendable...no pre-judging, offering snarks or "yuck" comments without even tasting the recipes. I seriously doubt if the purchase of one book is going to put enough money in Kate's hands to get a manicure. Of course, who knows if the book is even going to be published?
Speaking of feeding hungry children, my heart just sank when I read about the 21 children in India who died from tainted food served during their feed-the-kids lunch program, with many more hospitalized. You send your child off to school, thinking that he/she is going to have a good day, a nice hot lunch, and the child never returns.
I think it's up to the individual whether they want to buy something. We're all adults. Just like the whole watch/don't watch thing started to get grating. Grown adults can decide for themselves what they want to watch, buy, listen to, etc. The information is available to make informed decisions about what's right for you.
On her website she's got a picture of herself with one of the boys (Collin I assume) with a chip with hummus on it. The cutting board pictured has onion, tomato, etc. on it but nothing that is used in the recipe
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I noticed that too! Terrible, terrible styling. Amateur really.
From the bunny ears to the RAW cookie dough on the cover to incongruent ingredients not related to the featured recipe, all of this mishegas should have been vetted out.
Yes, some people like to nibble on cookie dough, but freshly baked cookies are far, far more evocative.
Hey why not, those who want to could even agree to match whatever cookbooks are purchased with a matching donation to charity. I'm a firm believer in making lemonade out of lemons......just not 16 lemons or whatever that recipe calls for.
To those who have tried the new Twinkies, do they taste the same? I heard the recipe was changes slightly, but I liked them just the way they were. I have a recipe for homemade Twinkies, but I haven't tried to make them yet.
I have to brag a bit--I am the proud owner of what may be the last two packs (the little two-packs, not boxes) of Ring Dings in the world. When Hostess announced they were closing down, I grabbed them and threw them in the freezer, where they still reside. I'm not sure what to do with them--I just forget about them until I dig into the freezer for something and find them. Then a moment of nostalgia. Then I forget again.
I disagree. Her recent exploitation of her kids for money should just be ignored. To not do so only serves to keep her (and this blog!) relevant. I would not contribute to her exploits...unlike watching her on TV this one involves my hard-earned money going to her. Nope...she is not worth it.
Tucker, I original assumed this was a production problem with a low budget crew working on this. However then Kate made some comment that she's been doing this for years and they know to trust her! As if photographers, stylists, book editors and the like also haven't been doing this for years?? Huh?? This is her first cookbook. I have to assume at least someone on production has done more than one cookbook and knows more than her.
I have a stinking suspicion Kate may have been the one to put out the onions and tomatoes because this will make a great photo! When someone gently pointed out that her hummus doesn't contain those ingredients, I can see her gently telling them to shove it. At a certain point, the photographer realizes she gets paid no matter what, and probably gives up on her.
Fired Up 4 Kate @MiloandJack 2m
Good idea!! >> @hiba_hadi @Kateplusmy8 "Will ur family & U ever come bk 2TV? If not, I think U should start a #YouTube channel?" YES Kate?
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Milo keeps asking for pictures of Kate (I guess she needs a new supply for her bedroom walls). Now she wants a You Tube channel. My question is...WHY? What is it about Kate (and the children) that is so fascinating that these fans must see what she is doing every minute of every day? I'd really like to know the fascination behind all of this.
Why does Milo keep pestering about it? She obviously has absolutely no concern for respecting the privacy of these children and thinks that Kate owes this to the fans as a payback for their support. Exploitation of these children is fine for the fans, as long as it serves as a means to fulfill their Kate addiction.
This is just not normal, and one would think that as a parent (if she indeed is one), Milo, as well as other fans, should know this and respect this.
Let's throw tomatoes said... 101
Huh?? Silimom you BOUGHT Kate's book to find out if her recipes suck? You should have given me the money instead and I would have donated it to an organization that feeds hungry children in America, and I would have told you her food is gross.
I would rather pull out all my teeth with my bare hands then eat anything she cooks. BTW, by buying her cookbook you put more money in her greedy hands!
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I find this to be hyperbole.
If someone buys Kate's book with THEIR OWN disposable income, who are you to say it's wrong? It's innocuous at best and will in NO WAY change Kate's life. We're talking about a woman who has grifted hundreds of thousands of dollars in a mind bogglingly short period of time and you think ONE book, bought for shits giggles, is going to in any way add to Kate's posh life?
For the entertainment value alone, it's a great investment of a few bucks.
BTW, I'll volunteer to make something. I had a food blog for a couple years so know what it takes to craft recipes, cook and write.
This from people who are still hanging out on this blog in the first place. :)
Administrator - Many thanks for your up-date on the Marty Singer case. Your comments were very helpful in helping me understand the significance of the ruling.
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layla said... 110
To those who have tried the new Twinkies, do they taste the same? I heard the recipe was changes slightly, but I liked them just the way they were. I have a recipe for homemade Twinkies, but I haven't tried to make them yet.
I have to brag a bit--I am the proud owner of what may be the last two packs (the little two-packs, not boxes) of Ring Dings in the world. When Hostess announced they were closing down, I grabbed them and threw them in the freezer, where they still reside. I'm not sure what to do with them--I just forget about them until I dig into the freezer for something and find them. Then a moment of nostalgia. Then I forget again.
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Wow, layla... My gavone family would have inhaled those Ring Dings within a day- frozen or not frozen.
Good for you.
My sister self-published a cookbook back in the 80's. Her husband took the cover photo and a local book-binder company put it together. She worked the phones, went to church bazaars, flee-markets and did her own publicity through her hometown newspaper and radio stations. In other words, she hustled and worked hard.
She lived in the country on a farm and would call me after going to her mailbox at the end of her driveway. She'd say, "The mailbox was FULL of envelopes with cheques for my cookbook". She would then sit at her kitchen table and send them all out the next day. She did this with 3 children under the age of 6.
If Kate's cookbook does not generate enough pre-sale interest, could she not self-publish as my sister did? After all, she claims this cookbook is all about her love of cooking for her children. Based on that alone, she should follow through for their sake shouldn't she?
I know we are talking about Kate here, but this would be the perfect opportunity to show her kids how hard work nets results. It may not be a big payday with Amazon doing the work, but her beloved cookbook would see the light of day locally at least. Or, this will just be another flame-out to add to an ever growing list of big plans with no follow through?
Sorry Silimom, of course you can buy anything you want, I just can't support anything Greedy Kate sells!
This is probably the wrong time to comment because I'm going through the five stages of grief and I'm in the angry stage. My furry baby died of cancer #tearsheartbrokentears on Sunday. He was my baby, my shadow , and I'm heartbroken!
He was 11 years old, a beautiful beagle and the sweetest little guy. He accepted my little rescue last summer with open arms , though he had been an only child for 10 years. I can't believe he's gone!
This is probably the wrong time to comment because I'm going through the five stages of grief and I'm in the angry stage.
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So you come to a blog and criticize another poster? Nice. And while my heart goes out to anyone who has lost a beloved pet, it's not the way to handle grief/anger.
Let's Throw Tomatoes...sorry about your little dog. So hard when they leave us....
PW will surely sell more books than Kate but I doubt even she is going on some word wide tour. If I recall in the past she'll hit half a dozen U.S. cities for a book and be done with it.
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admin, if she comes to your area, will you go? If so, be sure to wear shoulder pads to protect from those Rat Claws! ;-)
I'm not sure what to do with them--I just forget about them until I dig into the freezer for something and find them. Then a moment of nostalgia. Then I forget again.
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ebay?
When someone gently pointed out that her hummus doesn't contain those ingredients, I can see her gently telling them to shove it.
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Gently?
This is probably the wrong time to comment because I'm going through the five stages of grief and I'm in the angry stage. My furry baby died of cancer #tearsheartbrokentears on Sunday. He was my baby, my shadow , and I'm heartbroken!
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My heart truly, truly goes out to you. My shadow= I can totally relate. I have an old Bichon and he's my boy, my son, my love.
My thoughts and prayers are with your for your healing.
Your dog was lucky and loved so very much. I'm sure his years with you were lived to the fullest.
Let's throw tomatoes, I'm sorry for your loss. That is SUCH a painful thing to endure. Your newest dog will probably mourn him too. Hang in there; it will get easier with time. Hold tight to your memories and big hugs.
Tomatoes, I am sorry about the loss of your beagle buddy. I understand.
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Many of us have been there, and I offer deepest sympathy. Love for our pets is an amazingly strong
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Relax, I thought I was the angry one. I also thought that on this blog you could express your opinions without being attacked.
I still stand by my opinion of not giving Kate a penny. It's like rewarding her for being a animal/child abuser, scam artist, lazy and so much more!
Oh what the heck, I'll just go back to my crying!
Praying for you Lukebandit!
Let's throw tomatoes, my deepest sympathy. I lost my Boston last month, and I still miss her terribly. We have another dog and two fosters but she was a special dog with a great personality. It gets easier a time goes on, but they are our fur BABIES, and can't be replaced.
Let's throw tomatoes said... 119
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I am so sorry for your loss. Take comfort
in knowing what a happy life your little guy
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I wish you strength and peace.
Let's throw tomatoes said... 119 So sorry to read of your loss. I was there 15 months ago. Your rescue animal will help you through. I know mine did. I kept smiling so he wouldn't be unhappy and worried and in return I felt better. I talk to him about our silly, little girl and how we miss her. Then I give him a huge hug. He's my shadow now and my sweet buddy boy. Things will get better, it takes time.
Tomatoes, I am so sorry for the loss of your friend. There are really no words. Cuddle your newbie a little bit closer and allow yourself your grief. It will ease over time, as you know, but your Beagle will always be in your heart.
Checking the news this morning, I read something that made me think of poor poor widdle Katie Irene. One of the "chairs of her dreams" has been filled on The View by a Jenny someone.
But I am sure Katie hasn't given up yet, after all 'no never means no'. Barbara Walters' chair is still open. I am sure Kate will get that one. This way she can tell all the sheeple that she is secretly the executive producer of The View "but without the name credit".
"Chairs of her dreams"! Here comes Katie! After all, The View and Barbara Walters would be nothing today if not for riding the coattails of Katie Kreider!
A few comments.
PW is a good cook. Her cookbooks sell and sell well. Kate, not so much.
George Zimmerman. Everyone has an opinion. Mine is that the jury did the right thing based on the law. We have to follow the law in order to allow fair trials for everyone. The prosecutors in this case should be sanctioned at the least. Politics does not belong in our court of law. It undermines our whole system.
As far as making Kate's recipes? I, myself, don't have the time or the inclination to waste money on either buying her cookbook or buying the ingredients to make her awful recipes. If you are so inclined, that is your perogative. But what a colossal waste of time and money. IMO. I hope you at least will donate the meals you make to someone who needs help and not just throw the food away.
Marie
I wonder if Kate will be able to fit in her Executive Producer duties for The View in between managing and organizing the First Lady of United States in childhood nutrition?
And solving world hunger with all her 'giving back'?
And her 'work'! All her back breaking, exhausting, nail chipping, exhausting, sun up to sun down, cant have single minute to herself, exhausting WORK doing... ummm... what was it again? Anyone?
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George Zimmerman. Everyone has an opinion. Mine is that the jury did the right thing based on the law. We have to follow the law in order to allow fair trials for everyone. The prosecutors in this case should be sanctioned at the least. Politics does not belong in our court of law. It undermines our whole system.
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Finding him guilty of at least manslaughter would not have meant that they did not follow the law just because you wouldn't have agreed with the verdict. I disagree with their decision, but that doesn't mean that I think they had some reckless disregard for the law. It means that they chose to believe a man who instigated the situation by following the kid and who I happen to think was lying through his teeth.
The prosecution should be sanctioned? For what?
The defense painted a dead, unarmed teenager as a thug. Talk about political -- they were playing up the stereotype of the dangerous African American male. I happen to find that despicable, but not deserving of a court sanction.
And her 'work'! All her back breaking, exhausting, nail chipping, exhausting, sun up to sun down, cant have single minute to herself, exhausting WORK doing... ummm... what was it again? Anyone?
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Tapping out her slop cookbook on her pink iphone?
Marie
I hope you at least will donate the meals you make to someone who needs help and not just throw the food away.
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Why is it that if we want to make one of Kate's meals we somehow have to offset our sin with donations of various kinds?
I just can't bring myself to think I need to feed a 3rd world country because I'm going to make a recipe from Kate's book.
If it's shit, I'll throw it out, otherwise I'll eat it.
Please, stop the sanctimony!
This is a fun thing, so stop being a killjoy and sit back and let us have some laughs. Who knows, maybe some of the food is edible.
Thank you for all your warm and kind thoughts. I so appreciate them at this very sad time. Yes, my heart is broken and it will take time to put the million pieces back together again. But I have a million memories and pictures to help.
I have always said that there are so many nice and kind people who comment here!
Thanks again!
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I wonder if Kate will be able to fit in her Executive Producer duties for The View in between managing and organizing the First Lady of United States in childhood nutrition?
And solving world hunger with all her 'giving back'?
And her 'work'! All her back breaking, exhausting, nail chipping, exhausting, sun up to sun down, cant have single minute to herself, exhausting WORK doing... ummm... what was it again? Anyone?
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Uh... Dwindle?
I think she calls it MASTERMINDING ;o)
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I would rather pull out all my teeth with my bare hands then eat anything she cooks. BTW, by buying her cookbook you put more money in her greedy hands!
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Well, if you pull out all of your teeth then you wouldn't have to worry about eating anything she cooks, other than being able to gum lemon hummus.
I hope you at least will donate the meals you make to someone who needs help and not just throw the food away.
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I thought the whole point of making the food is to test the recipes by eating them, not throwing the food away. I'm confused.
Let's throw tomatoes said... 101
Huh?? Silimom you BOUGHT Kate's book to find out if her recipes suck? You should have given me the money instead and I would have donated it to an organization that feeds hungry children in America, and I would have told you her food is gross.
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I think the Silimon Experiment will be fascinating. I'm looking forward to the review and the pictures. BTW, Let's throw tomatoes, I think the hectoring tone of your post was really uncalled for.
Let's throw tomatoes said... 119
Sorry Silimom, of course you can buy anything you want, I just can't support anything Greedy Kate sells!
This is probably the wrong time to comment because I'm going through the five stages of grief and I'm in the angry stage. My furry baby died of cancer #tearsheartbrokentears on Sunday. He was my baby, my shadow , and I'm heartbroken!
He was 11 years old, a beautiful beagle and the sweetest little guy. He accepted my little rescue last summer with open arms , though he had been an only child for 10 years. I can't believe he's gone!
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I'm so, so very sorry to read of your fur baby's passing.
I can tell that he was a cherished part of your life. For you to miss him, as much as you do- it is clear that he was very loved, and lived a very good life with you.
May your beautiful, little darling rest in peace.
I know he will be dearly missed.
With love,
Pink
In case my previous post is published, I'd like to tell "Lets throw tomatoes" that I'm sorry. I didn't realize she was going through a difficult time and I, sort of, took her to task.
Tiffany Morgan @Tiff86_Morgan 2h
@Kateplusmy8 Plz tell me exactly how u drink ur coffee. What kind, what flavor cream...idk y but I have always wondered. :)
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Why? Why would anyone always have wondered about that? Another Single White Female thing? A fan has to drink her coffee like Kate does? Good grief.
Kate Gosselin @Kateplusmy8 15 Jul
@DrLexipediaGrey we'd travel to anywhere with sand and ocean waves if we could choose where to go right now:)
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Load the kids up in the Mercedes and go to the Jersey shore! Oh, maybe that's too mediocre for Kate.
How hard is it?
What Kate doesn't seem to get that she's just providing evidence that the kids get to do nothing if cameras aren't rolling and that they are that spoiled to think that lavish trips happen all the time.
Most families get maybe one vacation a year, many get none and they're several tax brackets below Kate.
Yet, she's back to grifting for a beach vacation per usual each and every summer.
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Tiffany Morgan @Tiff86_Morgan 2h
@Kateplusmy8 Plz tell me exactly how u drink ur coffee. What kind, what flavor cream...idk y but I have always wondered. :)
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Why? Why would anyone always have wondered about that? Another Single White Female thing? A fan has to drink her coffee like Kate does? Good grief.
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I need to know what toilet paper Kate uses because I want to wipe my bum just like her!
I swear these sheep would try to change their hand dominance to be just like Kate.
Kate Gosselin @Kateplusmy8 15 Jul
@Mydmaxx at the moment, yes! He's been coming inside and hanging out on his newest bed--didn't use2want to be inside but lately he likes it!
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First of all, read here much?!
Second, what does it say to you that your dog doesn't want to hang with you and 8 kids? To me, this means to dog is not properly socialized. Does it even occur to Kate to purposefully limit the dog's time outdoors given a fricking heat wave?
Tomatoes I am so sorry for your loss. We rescued our dog last year and while he chews everything in sight, I couldn't imagine life without him.
My purpose in buying the book was to allow me to make my own judgements on Kate's cooking based on personal experience. If it comes out, it will be discussed here and I prefer to give it a fair assessment and not just write it off because I'm not a Kate fan.
I also felt that it would be interesting to let everyone here know how my experiment was going. Admin has been very supportive and I think it will be great to have others cook and weigh in on her recipes as well.
It will be a nice counter balance to the fans who will rave about her recipes no matter what and who will complain that people here are nitpicking them without even trying them.
As for supporting Kate, I didn't feel a $17 cookbook was going to add significantly to her bottom line. She probably made what? $1.70 from that sale? That won't even buy her a drink at Starbucks. Sorry if you disagree, that is your prerogative. I get where you're coming from and respect your feelings.
Tomatoes -- So sorry about the loss of your fur baby. It's so hard to say goodbye. He's at the bridge, running free and without pain and he'll be waiting for you to join him someday. Take comfort in knowing you gave him a loving home.
Admin -- the difference between PW and KK book tours is that it sounds like PW actually enjoys her children and would miss them if she were gone for an extended period of time. KK, not so much, as we all know.
Ahhhhh, I feel right at home today becasue some of you folks are using terms that I grew up with and still use today! Tucker's Mom with her "mishegas" and Pink with "gavone". Now I'd better stop reading about Kate before she "gives me the agida"!
Marie - no I won't throw the food away. My family and I will eat it and I will give you an honest assessment.
This has more to do with me then anything to do with Kate. I feel it is important to treat people fairly, even Kate Gosselin. I choose to spend my time on a blog that discusses her along with other non-Kate topics. If her cookbook is published, I want to be able to participate in an informed discussion about her cooking abilities. The only way I feel I can do that is to actually cook her food and I need her cookbook to do that.
You can disagree with me, you can think I'm an idiot for doing it and wasting my money. That is fine. It's what I feel is the right thing to do and I'm doing it.
Lukebandit - it's so good to hear about your kind nurse! And if he's cute, well . . . You just behave yourself young lady! : )
Layla, if you hang onto those Ring Dings for several years, maybe they'll be worth lots of money! Lol. When I was a kid my mom would buy Ho Hos for my lunch, but I would gobble them up in a few days. So she got smart and started keeping them in the freezer. Do you know how yummy a frozen Ho Ho is? Finally she got serious and put consequences in place if I snacked on the lunch Ho Ho's. I decided they weren't as tasty as I had thought!
I think I've created a monster here at my house. I bought my GSD some freeze dried turkey livers, and now she's always pestering me for one! If she goes outside, she thinks she needs one when she comes in. If I go outside, she thinks she needs one when I come in. If the cat goes outside - you guessed it! Oh! The cat came in! Time for another treat! It's like me and Ho Ho's!
Let's Throw Tomatoes, I'm sorry to hear about your loss. It's always so sad to lose a pet.
@MiloandJack: @Kateplusmy8 No comment fr U on the mess made? http://twitpic.com/d2poec Of course, I'm sure Shoka NEVER behaved like this! :)
That mess looks kind of staged to me Milo. My dog has never made such a "perfect" mess.
Tomatoes - Sorry to hear that you lost your beloved pal.
Silimom As I said earlier, I made the hummus and while it wasn't to my liking, it wasn't horrible either. The trap I fell into was tweaking it to make it "better". At least I waited to tweak until I'd tasted her version.
I am okay with having someone here buy Kate's cookbook. The fans predicted that the "haters" would all be buying the book, making it a huge success for Kate, just so we could pick it apart and criticize. Wrong! We can have one person buy the book, give honest reviews of the recipes--and we can join in and give our own opinions. No need to line Kate's pocket or help her get on a bestseller's list. One book isn't going to do much for her.
Tomotoes, I am so sorry to hear about your beagle-buddy. I wish there were some words that would make the pain go away. Your grief shows how truly loved he really was.
I need to know what toilet paper Kate uses because I want to wipe my bum just like her!
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Didn't she grift @QuiltedNorthern? You might try that!
I prefer to give it a fair assessment and not just write it off because I'm not a Kate fan.
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I totally support this. I have a funny feeling that the recipes will be pretty mediocreish, but there will probably be a few good ones in there. I think I cold eyeball the recipe to tell whether it will be good or not. For instance, Kate's wrap called for 1 tsp. of feta, which is a huge laugh.
Actually, just for fun, I'm watching Mama June's cooking videos on YouTube and holy cholesterol and HFCS Batman!
I've heard tell about June's "sketti", but it's not just an urban myth. 3 sticks of butter and a bottle of ketchup get heated in the microwave.
That family wouldn't know a fresh vegetable is it bit them on the ass.
I have to say though, the videos are pure entertainment.
I wonder why TLC didn't produce cooking videos for Kate?
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lol We know from her grifting what kind of TP she uses ( in abundance ) so "come and get yer Quilted Northern !!'
I see that BV is continuing to post IPs and photos of the "haters" on Twitter. I'd really like to know the purpose of this. Is there a valid explanation for what will be accomplished by doing this? How will posting a photo stop the Hatfields and McCoys? RWA was shut down, but some still continue to tweet, regardless if their identities were revealed.
How is "outing" anyone by posting photos going to stop this battle between the two factions? It's still going as strong as ever; perhaps even more so.
PW has also stated on her FB timeline today that she is planning on taking her whole family with her to most of her book signing.
A Pink Straight Jacket For Kate said... 138
Uh... Dwindle?
I think she calls it MASTERMINDING ;o)
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THAT'S IT! Whew, I knew it was something or another, my mind went blank as it so often does where that fame ho is concerned.
And what is that again?
Silimom, for what it's worth, I like your idea. I look forward to reading your recaps.
How is "outing" anyone by posting photos going to stop this battle between the two factions? It's still going as strong as ever; perhaps even more so.
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@Kateplusmy8 RT @BullyVille: You stop......we stop. It's really that simple.
I guess that's the answer to the Hatfield's and McCoy's fight. The only way it's going to stop is for Kate to end it and close her Twitter.
So Twitter serves as a battleground for supposedly mature adults?
How is "outing" anyone by posting photos going to stop this battle between the two factions? It's still going as strong as ever; perhaps even more so.
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The outing is done in order to "embarass" the person being outed and possibly cause other "haters" to avoid this embarassment by not posting on Kate's twitter.
Marie
Please, stop the sanctimony!
This is a fun thing, so stop being a killjoy and sit back and let us have some laughs. Who knows, maybe some of the food is edible.
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Oh, calm down. As I said, my comment was my opinion. I really don't care what anyone does, I just said I wouldn't waste my tme or money doing it. You and everyone else can do what they want.
Marie
BV is in a pissing contest with little old ladies. LOL.
Is Bullyville getting the IP addresses when people tweet? If so, shouldn't this be reported to Twitter?
Oh good grief. One person buying the book and testing the recipes is all just silly fun. No need to get all righteous about it, is there?
Note to anon's: Notice that I'm owning my probably unpopular comment. :-)
Tweet-le De Tweet-le DUMB said... 162
BV is in a pissing contest with little old ladies. LOL. \
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You've to watch out for those little old ladies. Sometimes they can out-piss the youngins!
The outing is done in order to "embarass" the person being outed and possibly cause other "haters" to avoid this embarassment by not posting on Kate's twitter.
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It doesn't appear to be working, though!
Is Bullyville getting the IP addresses when people tweet? If so, shouldn't this be reported to Twitter?
He obvoiusly has somebody at Twitter giving him the information.
Also, when haters actually do "back down," it doesn't stop the sheep one bit. I've seen them tweet about people who haven't been tweeting or blogging for over a year but they still use their full names and list all the "crimes" those haters have committed.
He obvoiusly has somebody at Twitter giving him the information.
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I thought he was getting them from the alleged subpoena at the RWA blog, but who knows?
kids first said... 163
Is Bullyville getting the IP addresses when people tweet? If so, shouldn't this be reported to Twitter?
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About the picture he tweeted yesterday, she and her hubby have had their picture posted before. She's a long-time "hater" and this isn't exactly an "outing" IMO. He's got someone helping him.
So, Khater Nation, do you think he has a subpoena for the Twitter IP's? I'm not really up to speed with all this Twitter war stuff.
Is Bullyville getting the IP addresses when people tweet? If so, shouldn't this be reported to Twitter?
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Twitter won't give the IP addresses out. That would be illegal. I think that he is getting IP addresses from Kate's website. Kate probably has a tracker on her website. He could also be getting them from sheeple who post pictures and the haters click on the pictures and the IP addresses are recorded.
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I don't know how he's getting IPs but I know they are not from Kate's website. They are from Twitter. Yes, if somebody is helping him they could be in trouble too. He has connections, resources, etc. After all, he's "BULLYVILLE" and some think his actions are noble.
I think anybody who is having their IPs or identity's released through Twitter needs to contact them and make a complaint. It isn't right that he's using the information to intimidate others to just "STFU." Free speech is for everybody, not just those who opinions you accept.
About the picture he tweeted yesterday, she and her hubby have had their picture posted before. She's a long-time "hater" and this isn't exactly an "outing" IMO. He's got someone helping him.
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He posted two photos yesterday -- the other one was his "guessing game."
He obvoiusly has somebody at Twitter giving him the information.
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I would think the only way he could do that is if Twitter got a subpoena. As far as I know, that was never mentioned -- only the one at RWA.
Bullyville got the IP addresses from RWA. Most of the people on Twitter have posted on RWA & Lisa handed him the entire thing along with information that was shared privately with her. She sold everyone out. If Lisa doesn't know it, BV doesn't know it.
IMO Bullyville made this far worse for Kate. Not only did he bring all his sewer rat friends to Kate's timeline, once your picture & name are out there, what's next, what do you have to lose? If he takes it into the real world it could be criminal. Does he really want to go to jail for a woman who can't even see the tweets on her timeline? Once I block someone I never see them again. Period.
I think anybody who is having their IPs or identity's released through Twitter needs to contact them and make a complaint.
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I don't think twitter can do that without a subpoena. Admin?
I don't know how he's getting IPs but I know they are not from Kate's website.
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How do you know that? Wasn't there discussion awhile back that either her site or her e-mail was picking up IPs? How is it known that he's getting them from Twitter, and not from RWA?
If he takes it into the real world it could be criminal. Does he really want to go to jail for a woman who can't even see the tweets on her timeline?
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I keep thinking about Nancy Grace and Trenton Duckett's mother, and the "Vodka Mom" case. They were poked and prodded on the show, committed suicide, and Nancy ended up being sued.
With the internet, you just never know how fragile a person is, or their emotional state of mind if they are outed and humiliated, especially if that person is guilty of nothing more than expressing an opinion.
I don't tweet and I very rarely go on KKs timeline to see the twits' tweets. I don't know anything about BV, other than what I've read here. But somehow, I get the impression that BV would be proud of driving someone to suicide. He'd find some way to try to spin it to his advantage,
How do I know that? Because my ip was posted and I've never been to Kate's website and I've never posted at RWA.
My ip was posted months ago in the first round of outings. No pictures or names.
It's against Twitter policy to post any identifying information on people. Numerous complaints have been filed with links to the outings, it's just taking time. BV is not above the law & he's certainly not above Twitter. It's just harder to get someone suspended who has lots of followers because they don't fit into the algorithms Twitter uses to suspend people. This has to be done personally by Twitter staff, but it's coming.
"SAVANNAH, Ga. — A New York man pleaded not guilty in federal court Tuesday to charges of trying to extort embattled celebrity cook Paula Deen.
Court documents show Thomas George Paculis of Newfield, N.Y., appeared in Chatham County Superior Court to enter his not guilty plea.
An indictment filed July 10 in U.S. District Court in Savannah charges Paculis with trying to extort $200,000 from Deen in exchange for keeping quiet about allegedly damaging remarks she had made in the past. Details on what Deen's alleged remarks were, and the relationship between Paculis and Deen, were unclear.
A complaint said Paculis initially tried extorting $250,000 from Deen but eventually lowered the amount after a discussion via email with one of Deen's attorneys, Greg Hodges.
Hodges and Paculis eventually spoke by phone. Paculis said he didn't want to leave a paper trail and at the direction of the FBI, Hodges negotiated the amount to $200,000. Paculis told Hodges he was house sitting in New York, didn't have a car and didn't know how he was going to collect the money, the complaint says.
Federal agents arrested the man in early July.
A message left with Paculis' court-appointed attorney on Tuesday afternoon wasn't returned.
The attempted extortion case took form after Deen's culinary empire began crumbling in response to her acknowledgement in a deposition that she had used racial slurs in the past.
The deposition was part of a civil lawsuit filed in 2012 by Lisa Jackson, a former manager of Uncle Bubba's Seafood and Oyster House, which Deen co-owns with her brother, Bubba Hiers. Jackson alleged that she was sexually harassed and worked in an environment rife with racial slurs and innuendo."
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Wouldn't you think that if you were trying to extort money from someone, and had agreed on $200,000, you'd find a way to meet and pick up the money? Bus? Cab? Rent a car? Bicycle? Skateboard? Walk?
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How do you know that? Wasn't there discussion awhile back that either her site or her e-mail was picking up IPs? How is it known that he's getting them from Twitter, and not from RWA?
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How would he correlate the IPs of people who have been to Kate's page with specific individuals on Twitter without having Twitter IPs? There is no value to an IP from Kate's site in and of itself. Visiting her site could mean someone is a fan, a hater, a curious bystander or none of the above. It's meaningless information.
"How would he correlate the IPs of people who have been to Kate's page with specific individuals on Twitter without having Twitter IPs?"
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You're saying that he has gotten IPs from Twitter, and unless Twitter has been served with a Subpoena, then Twitter is allegedly providing the IPs illegally?
Looks like Gladys is back in action...
Fired Up 4 Kate @MiloandJack 6m
@Kateplusmy8 So Kate...U made the most of yesterday & now looks like U wandered off on a #LongToDoListAdventure 2day!! Whatcha up to? :)
I don't think I have ever seen someone this nosy. What would it be like being her neighbor?
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"How would he correlate the IPs of people who have been to Kate's page with specific individuals on Twitter without having Twitter IPs?"
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You're saying that he has gotten IPs from Twitter, and unless Twitter has been served with a Subpoena, then Twitter is allegedly providing the IPs illegally?
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I said nothing of the sort. I have no clue what the man is doing or where he is getting his information and made no accusation that Twitter is acting illegally. What I said was that IP addresses from Kate's site have no inherent value. If the point of this ridiculous nonsense is to "out" the haters, collecting IPs from Kate's web site does not further that goal.
Posting IP addresses or even names or pictures is not a crime. It's only a crime if you did something illegal to get those names.
If you want your pic off twitter and you can prove ownership file a DMCA violation.
Looks like Gladys is back in action...
Fired Up 4 Kate @MiloandJack 6m
@Kateplusmy8 So Kate...U made the most of yesterday & now looks like U wandered off on a #LongToDoListAdventure 2day!! Whatcha up to? :)
I don't think I have ever seen someone this nosy. What would it be like being her neighbor?
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Milo whines about being teased, humiliated, and tormented over being a Kate fan, and yet she won't stop these postings. It's like an obsession. She knows she will be laughed at, but yet keeps doing it. Why does she even need Twitter? She claims that she and Kate communicate in other ways, so why doesn't she use those ways to pester Kate about what she's been doing? Problem solved. She'd get her answers, and she wouldn't be ridiculed on Twitter.
I did notice that PW frequently takes the kids with her on trips. It's probably easier since they're home schooled. One of the girls in particular seems to really love it. Her daughter seems to be in the stage of a big city like NY is exciting and full of wonder. It's kinda cute.
She seems to really want her family to experience the perks of celebrity. And to some extent her fans as well. Although it's not everyone's cup of tea, she will do posts on interesting hotel rooms she's been in or restaurants she visits. I don't get the sense she's doing it to show off. She genuinely wants people to feel included. I understand some people feel it's an act but to me that's sort of beside the point, as act or not, the posts are usually compelling to those into that kind of behind the scenes thing. When she doesn't take her family she usually talks about how much she misses them. In terms of using blogs and social media to engage, there seems to be a real lack of understanding about what is compelling for Kate. You'd never see a fun lighthearted post about an interesting restaurant or hotel or some other fun thing on her travels. In fact usually she is dead silent on her trips. DEAD SILENT.
domilight @domilight 2m
@Kateplusmy8 What do you think about Marihuana ? How are you?
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Why does this person keep asking Kate about 'Marihuana'? There really are odd ones on there.
Kate's not answering her, but I guess she figures if she asks often enough...
Wasn't it a short time ago when all this started that Kate told people to e-mail her because she could not access her DM account and she was having trouble getting twitter messages. I believe this is how BV got most of the IPs from her e-mail account.
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