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Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Discussion Thread: Kate Plus 8, The Big FOUR Oh!
1715 sediments (sic) from readers:
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http://www.theonion.com/graphic/tips-keeping-your-energy-bills-down-50747
"Look for tanning beds that have earned the Energy Star label"
Kirkland. You should look into river cruises. My parents did a 21 day one thru Europe last summer. They had a fantastic time. There were trips you can add on to the beginning and end too. You get off the boat and tour the cities. They did the Viking cruise line but there are others as well. My travel agent is with a company called Cruising Co. They usually book through a different river cruise company. My TA loved it! My dad put it best, he said it was like your hotel travelled with you and they only had to unpack once. (The did stay on land in the beginning so really twice).
Re: "Tiny Bubbles". There was a show several years ago called "The Mole" (not the celebrity version) where 8 or 10 people competed together to solve puzzles and complete tasks. One of them, of course was a mole whose job it was to put them off course. Anyway, if anyone goofed up, he or she got some punishment dreamed up by the producers. The contestant could choose between a punishment that would be unpleasant, or they could choose to drop down in their rankings in the game. Most chose the punishment.
One guy was "sentenced" to solitary confinement for 24 hours. The only thing he could do was lie on his bed. For entertainment, the producers piped in "Tiny Bubbles" nonstop. For variation they would speed it up to chipmunk pace, or slow it down to long yawn speed, or any random speed in between. For 24 HOURS - STRAIGHT.
I'm ashamed to admit I laughed hysterically at his torture, knowing it only seemed interminable. There was an escape route he could have chosen at any time. He chose to stick it out the full sentence.
I can't think of that song without having that story screaming in my
brain. And then I start laughing all over again.
Saw the photo of Kate and Deanna in their bathing suits. Neither appealed to me. ugh,Kate looked like a broiled plastic doll and Deanna a not-too-attractive pale girl with a bad hairstyle.Does Kate always chose her besties to look not as 'hot' as she does? Like Jamie? Kate does think she looks great or she wouldn't have kept asking if she looked 40. She's ageist! lol
Kirkland wrote: So if you know a good travel agent or company that does this sort of thing, please let me know.
Check out the Smithsonian guided trips. We've done several and they are outstanding. http://www.smithsonianjourneys.org
Exeterior Designer said... 2
Kirkland. You should look into river cruises. My parents did a 21 day one thru Europe last summer. They had a fantastic time. There were trips you can add on to the beginning and end too. You get off the boat and tour the cities. They did the Viking cruise line but there are others as well. My travel agent is with a company called Cruising Co. They usually book through a different river cruise company. My TA loved it! My dad put it best, he said it was like your hotel travelled with you and they only had to unpack once. (The did stay on land in the beginning so really twice).
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I second this! We did a two week tour with Ama Waterways and plan another longer trip next year. Ama was fantastic and I'd use them again in a heartbeat. You can add on days before and after the trip. I have a friend doing a 3 week river cruise beginning in Barcelona and going throughout Europe. There are many river cruise lines available with a variety of trips. I'm tempted to take one to the European Christmas markets in the winter! Have fun!
Tucker's Mom said... 193
LOL...just having fun...been watching too much Orange is the new black and now binginging Wentworth ( so much better).
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Wentworth is edgier, grittier and ballsier.
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Not to mentipon the anarchist is names franky..LOL
there is on shot is season one where she signed her name, I just bout jumped outta my seat, it was my signature, tout cracher! same-0
so weird, but lots of friends in oz, like to think I was an inspiration..LOL
franky
I watched the clip of Kate pulling the prank on her children. A couple of them looked devastated. The cameras were right there trying to get tight shots of their reactions. One boy tilted his sombrero so that it hid his face for awhile.
People who prank other people are sadistic, pure and simple.
I also watched Kate's basement throne interview with the sound off.
Seriously, someone should do a claymation spoof, because her face looked like Silly Putty.
Formerly Duped said... 4 Does Kate always chose her besties to look not as 'hot' as she does? Like Jamie?
Actually, Jamie is looking very pretty these days. Much better than Kate. Don't know if she is just happy or have a good doc.Happiness in her life must be making he radiant. Kate must hate her now. She's easy to find on facebook.
Mom said... 8
I watched the clip of Kate pulling the prank on her children. A couple of them looked devastated. The cameras were right there trying to get tight shots of their reactions. One boy tilted his sombrero so that it hid his face for awhile.
People who prank other people are sadistic, pure and simple.
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Can't help but wonder if other adults psych'd them up for a happy happy announcement just to make sure the joke was extra 'funny'.
If Jamie's twitter photo is current she's looking nice. Maybe this is why KK didn't invite Jamie along..I mean KK can't have another hot mom on her show..it's all about Kate remember.
F&M...thank you so much for the tour info! We are definitely doing one of those next year. Now comes the difficult part, which is deciding which one. The Germany and France holiday markets are jumping out at me, but the Journey Through Europe looks wonderful, and I'd love to see Denmark. Such decisions!
I looked at the closeup photo of her in the bikini. I had no idea her belly button was within a few inches of her boobs. I know she can't help it because of the tummy tuck, but gosh almighty, I'd wear a one-piece suit. That navel looks like an alien experiment gone bad.
I know she wants to look sexy and flaunt it, and make Milo drool, but there are many suits available that look classy, flattering and much more appropriate. She looks like a pole dancer in that suit. How much for a lap dance?
Fidos mommy ...3:re tiny bubbles, and laughing hysterically
I confess I did too and still am... Tiny bubbles!!!!!!
confession makrs a hrart feel good, off to Wentworth
franky
the original
not gay, but get me doppelganger
Saw the clip on TLC. After the "trick" Leah says on the couch "Mommy never spends time with us and...." and then I can't understand her b/c other girls talk over her. Did anyone else catch that?
Lalaland
Exeterior Designer - thank you for the info on river cruises. Hmmm....never considered a river cruise, but it does sound like fun. I will do more research. And thank you for the link to Ama Waterways.
F&M Alumna - thanks for the link to Smithsonian. Another good suggestion, I will definitely check that one out too. My husband is a history nut so that's right up his alley.
Thank you - great suggestions! :)
Formerly Duped said... 4
Saw the photo of Kate and Deanna in their bathing suits. Neither appealed to me. ugh,Kate looked like a broiled plastic doll and Deanna a not-too-attractive pale girl with a bad hairstyle.Does Kate always chose her besties to look not as 'hot' as she does?
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Can't remember which but it was In the first or second season of J&K+8 when TLC took the family to some beach for a vacay. Kate wore a two-piece, Duggar-ish style swimsuit. She seemed to be almost camera-shy (for once). She, too was pale and hadn't yet given birth to the girls on her chest.
Maybe Deanna isn't as innocent as she looks.
I'm watching Under The Dome and saw a commercial for James Patterson's Zoo. It premiers next Tuesday. AGT, Zoo or TFW? I'll watch AGT, TiVo Zoo and ignore TVW.
Sue_Buddy - TFW to me now means The Fuck Weasel. Thank you for the laugh.
going to Wentworth, She fmjg bores me, still under the verandah,,,of to WENTWORTH
franky
Kirkland: personal experience with both....
roadscholar.org
oattravel.com
Bon Voyage!!!!
AuntieAnn (#18), was that when TFW and Jon went to Florida
for his birthday, and she refused to wear sunscreen so she
could get sick and deflect attention away from him? Just
my humble opinion.
Vanessa and I have asked, but I don't think our question was
answered yet -- could someone who watched the episode tell
us why C & A weren't included in the cake decorating? How
must Jon have felt when he watched his ex-wife treat his
sweet son so unkindly when he proudly handed her his gift?
I know I'm late to the poor Colin's gift reception. I didn't see him shopping. That would have made it extra heartbreaking for me. Poor kid. He does everything he can for his mother to be accepted, and nothing works. He is the biggest helper, and the hardest worker, and he clings to her, and she still treats him like shit. It's not worth it, Colin. You can't make somebody love you no matter how you try. And the more you try, the worse the offender treats you. Her reaction to her gift was beyond horrifying. Shame upon shame for Kate.
I know she wants to look sexy and flaunt it, and make Milo drool, but there are many suits available that look classy, flattering and much more appropriate. She looks like a pole dancer in that suit. How much for a lap dance?
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I've yet to see Sophia Vergara in a skanky 2 piece with her boobs falling out. I've only seen her in very flattering one pieces or suits with cutouts in the right places. She's always locked and loaded.
Not her fault her belly button is where it is, but I wouldn't be recommending Glassman for any tummy tucks that's for sure. That was botched. But I guess it was free, so who is she to complain, right?
Wanted to note that Leah started crying during the "prank", real tears, saying she never gets to spend time with tfw. hmmmm....
how is that possible? If it's always been and always will be just "me, alone, with eight kids, all by myself"
She's either always gone or even if she's "there" she's not engaged. She may be physically there, but she's not mentally there. I don't think it's just in Mexico that she forgets she has EIGHT kids
Can't help but wonder if other adults psych'd them up for a happy happy announcement just to make sure the joke was extra 'funny'.
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I'm thinking you're right
http://radaronline.com/photos/reality-tv-kids-terrors-spoiled/photo/1068010/
Mady makes the "bratty terror kids" of reality tv. Congrats Kate (and a little shame thrown to Jon).
Kate had normally-pigmented skin back when she and Jon went to Florida. She was really, really stupid for not protecting her skin from burn.
She's gone from bad, to worse, tanning in beds for years now. There's never a time she looks pale, so it appears she keeps a base tan and intensifies it when she's hitting the "sun and sand", like in Mexico.
By March, fair-skinned people like me and Kate are very pale.
There is no question whatsoever that tanning beds increase deadly skin cancer. None at all.
Yes, there is the notion that people look "healthier" tanned, but the fact is, tanned skin is damaged skin.
Sunshine is good in measured quantities. We need it to make Vitamin D. But, for vanity's sake, it can be deadly.
At least Deanna looked like she didn't try to get a tropical tan or spray one on before she went to Mexico.
Oh, and apparently, Andrea is the new Ashley. I bet Ashley is just sitting back, waiting for Andrea's breakdown to happen ;-)
NJGal51 said... 19
Sue_Buddy - TFW to me now means The Fuck Weasel. Thank you for the laugh.
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Oh my gosh! LOL I never thought of that. Perfect.
Vanessa and I have asked, but I don't think our question was
answered yet -- could someone who watched the episode tell
us why C & A weren't included in the cake decorating?
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I half-watched it. It was on, but I was doing something else, and I now realize I missed parts. If they said why the two weren't included in the cake decorating, I missed it. I'm thinking they didn't say?
I've yet to see Sophia Vergara in a skanky 2 piece with her boobs falling out. I've only seen her in very flattering one pieces or suits with cutouts in the right places. She's always locked and loaded.
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Kate looks ridiculous with her t*ts hanging out. Locked and loaded is a great way to put it!
I think it irks her-just the idea of not tanning every inch of skin she can if she's out in the sun. She'd never be caught wearing a tasteful one piece. Not even for filming.
And no, sheep, I'm not jealous. Kate has a nice body, given her pregnancies, tummy tuck, boob job and lipo. She sacrifices food for her figure, so her will power is strong.
Border Collie (#23), always nice to see you checking in!
Vanessa (#24) too bad "producer" TFW didn't have L's little
moment of honesty edited out. I cry bull that the woman has
anything more than a vanity credit on the show, and I suspect
she has zero control of the final edit. She may suggest story
ideas (read: "Mr. TLC, this is where I wanna go on your
dime!"), but that's the beginning and end of her contribution.
AuntieAnn said... 18
Formerly Duped said... 4
Saw the photo of Kate and Deanna in their bathing suits. Neither appealed to me. ugh,Kate looked like a broiled plastic doll and Deanna a not-too-attractive pale girl with a bad hairstyle.Does Kate always chose her besties to look not as 'hot' as she does?
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that was a redundant question, right t,eh?
franky
Locked and loaded is a great way to put it!
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Can't take credit for that one! It's what Stacy London and Clinton Kelly used to say on What Not To Wear.
Vanessa said... 32
Locked and loaded is a great way to put it!
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Can't take credit for that one! It's what Stacy London and Clinton Kelly used to say on What Not To Wear.
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A supportive cup and/or underwire can really make the top look great. But, you generally have to sacrifice tanning real estate.
Vanessa said... 24
Not her fault her belly button is where it is, but I wouldn't be recommending Glassman for any tummy tucks that's for sure. That was botched. But I guess it was free, so who is she to complain, right?
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Shhhhh. The show Botched is one of my guilty pleasures. Please don't give the Fuck Weasel any ideas of where else she can get her mug on television.
Not her fault her belly button is where it is
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She gets everything else worked on I'm sure she could get it fixed if she wanted to.
In fact I saw an episodes of botched with a woman who had a messed up tummy tuck her belly bottom was yuck and the surgeons fixed it.
franky: lol, yes, redundant, although BFF Beth was a nice-looking lady, and also Aunt Jodi.Of course that was before the 'new and ahem, improved" Kate. I agree her swimsuit top needed under wire or more fabric! It's just not right for a 40,~ yes 40, 40, you're 40 years old, Kate~ to wear IMO at a family resort. You can't help but look as she bends over, bounces around in a frenzy over a crab, shrieks & runs if water touches her ! Even stationary everyone gets an eyeful. I wonder what will happen when the girls mature- will she see them as competition, or try to downplay their looks, if any of them grow up well-endowed and beautiful.
Kirkland, try Uniworld for a European river boat cruise. Been on four.
http://radaronline.com/celebrity-news/jill-duggar-derick-dillard-ministry-company/
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Sounds like Jill Duggar and her husband are setting up a "ministry", which is to say, a money-making, tax-evading shell company to keep living the good life without working 9-5.
Vanessa (#24) too bad "producer" TFW didn't have L's little
moment of honesty edited out. I cry bull that the woman has
anything more than a vanity credit on the show, and I suspect
she has zero control of the final edit. She may suggest story
ideas (read: "Mr. TLC, this is where I wanna go on your
dime!"), but that's the beginning and end of her contribution.
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Who knows Flimsy. tfw may very well have thought that showing Leah cry would prove that her kids DO love her and are not afraid of her.
She probably DOES have a say as far as what is aired, she's just too oblivious as to what is "normal" behavior, from her kids and also herself.
She saw only that she was crying for her, NOT what she SAID.
Sees what she wants and expects everyone to see what she sees.
A supportive cup and/or underwire can really make the top look great. But, you generally have to sacrifice tanning real estate.
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Ah, but those tatas were made to stand at attention, all by themselves dontcha know. And yes, NO tan lines whatsoever...ewwww. She's gross.
In the preview to the tups 11th bday episode, there she is, up on the couch
"Can you believe "I" made it to 11 years?"
I half-watched it. It was on, but I was doing something else, and I now realize I missed parts. If they said why the two weren't included in the cake decorating, I missed it. I'm thinking they didn't say?
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They just weren't there with them, and they didn't say as to why. Just the 4 of the tups and that was it.
Shhhhh. The show Botched is one of my guilty pleasures. Please don't give the Fuck Weasel any ideas of where else she can get her mug on television.
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LOL
The Weasel should get a veterinarian to perform the surgery
"Can you believe "I" made it to 11 years?"
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Uh, yes. I can't believe your kids survived YOU.
Vanessa said... 41
A supportive cup and/or underwire can really make the top look great. But, you generally have to sacrifice tanning real estate.
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Ah, but those tatas were made to stand at attention, all by themselves dontcha know. And yes, NO tan lines whatsoever...ewwww. She's gross.
In the preview to the tups 11th bday episode, there she is, up on the couch
"Can you believe "I" made it to 11 years?"
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Can you believe "I" made it to 11 years?
She wouldn't even know what the word "WE" meant if it busted her
upside the head. What a selfish, blast of Hot-Air!
Her day is coming.
Vanessa said... 40
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I agree it should be a private moment for Leah if she was crying and Hannah had her hands over face, too. But then Leah said Mommy never spends time with them and Hannah said seeing Mommy was the reason she wakes up everyday??? (I watched on- demand, and kind of fast-forwarded- it was quite boring, maybe since it focused on Kate)
But the Collin gift incident was as poignant as described by others when he was so thankful to be able to barter for the bear and cub, and as vile as anything when Kate dismissed his gift as' off the wall' and strange...did she even say thank-you?
The mud-mobiles were weird- Kate was definitely sulking.And Mady- oy, she has issues.For both of them I am reminded of the Taylor Swift ( a BFF!) song that goes "Why d'you gotta be so mean?"
Today the SCOTUS has ruled that same-sex marriage is a constitutional right! I was watching MSNBC reporting the exciting news when the crowd spontaneously started singing the National Anthem, and I was so surprised to realize I was crying!
Today is a happy day for so many gay people and the family and friends that love them. As President Obama said on twitter: ''LOVE WINS''
Breaking news, the Supreme Court rules that the fourteenth amendment requires states to allow and recognize same sex marriage.
Justice Anthony Kennedy: "No union is more profound than marriage. Under the Constitution, same sex couples seek in marriage the same legal treatment as opposite sex couples, and it would disparage their choices and diminish their personhood to deny them this right."
We now return to your regularly scheduled blog, with anticipation that the Duggars will soon be doing something to get publicity.
Formerly Duped (#46), I don't know if TFW ever thanked C
for his precious gift, but she certainly thanked Terri Irwin for
whatever gifts she'd sent the kids in a lovey-dovey tweet.
Guess C doesn't merit that sort of sweetness.
Only 23 months until you have 8 teenagers under your roof,
TFW. Tick tock.
And what a teachable moment for a mom with kids home for the summer, this chapter in history, a conversation about the court process, human rights, dignity, etc. Oh right, we are talking about a woman who is probably still watching herself on a continuous replay of this week's joke of a show.
Bravo Scotus!
OrangeCrusher1
Really, which part was the worst? His obvious anxiety over wanting to get the momma bear and cub? The palpable relief on his face when the vendor sold it for 200 pesos? The downward stare waiting for his "mother" to open his "mother" to open the gift? Her callous, vicious, disgusting reaction? Her REPEATING and REAFFIRMING her first reaction? Yes, this might have topped allllll the gates.
NJGAL51: I watched, Under the Dome. My thoughts, when they all thought they were outside the dome, RUN LIKE HELL! Get as far away from Chester's Mill as you can, and never go back! If I were one of those people, I would be running faster than a rocket.
That Zoo show coming next week, I hope that does not give the a-holes of the world, the idea to abuse animals.
Someone asked yesterday if Kate had ever mentioned dressing modestly because she has kids. Yes, during DWTS she said she wanted to keep her costumes modest because of the kids. Isn't THAT a hoot? Now the pics of her flaunting her boobage are all over the internet. Man, her hypocrisy is only outdone by her narcissism.
A video breakdown of Josh Duggar timeline. 9 minutes long.
https://youtu.be/nrG__c-UkU4
Fired Up 4 Kate @MiloandJack 10m10 minutes ago
@Kateplusmy8 Wow ur 6 have turned 11..wonder what #Trick you have up ur sleeve this time? We'll have 2watch the #Magic on @TLC Tues.June 30!
Kate's turning #Tricks?
Wow. Big surprise. The kids are 11. Milo, you knew that on May 10 . Why the hype now? Oh, that's right. We need multiple tweet reminders to watch the show next week. Somehow Milo's bleating haven't helped the ratings numbers!
Today the SCOTUS has ruled that same-sex marriage is a constitutional right!
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Equality is a fine thing. I love it when it is put into practice.
Tracy Foster Scott @TScott_Fitness 19m19 minutes ago
@Kateplusmy8 @TLC LOVE your black & silver striped party dress! Where can I get one?!
Oh, geez. Another one. What is with these SWFs?
Now the pics of her flaunting her boobage are all over the internet. Man, her hypocrisy is only outdone by her narcissism.
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Did she get those things pumped up before the show? They looked more engorged than they have in recent pictures. She is the epitome of hypocrisy (and silicone). She would have looked so much better and classy in a great one piece suit. Of course, then there wouldn't be the tabloid articles about her fantastic hot body. That's what she was planning for, and that's what she got.
Fired Up 4 Kate @MiloandJack 10m10 minutes ago
@Kateplusmy8 Wow ur 6 have turned 11..wonder what #Trick you have up ur sleeve this time? We'll have 2watch the #Magic on @TLC Tues.June 30!
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Milo loves "tricks." She must have been rolling on the floor laughing when Kate upset the kids with her trick, that wonderful trick. And I bet Milo could barely contain herself when the camera zoomed in on Leah and she hid her face because she was crying! Good times!! Yeah! Do it again, Kate. Make 'em all cry this time, drag it out.
I don't know why some people think teasing and tricking and "joking" around until people cry is so funny.
Since TFW reads here (waves to TFW) I expect her to tweet any time now about something cute that her "Collie" said and/or did and tell everyone how much she loves him. Wait for it.
He seemed to be the only one that put any real thought into the gift (mamma bear with her cub had a lot of meaning to him). The others got various types of turtles because she liked the turtles during the snorkeling apparently. She made such a fuss over the teeny/tiny turtle and even kissed it. That must have made him feel like shit. A mamma bear she is not.
Yesterday, I did the dumbest thing. I was at the grocery store and as I neared the check-out I saw a shopping cart full of boxes of Cheerios all marked down to $1 each, the large 12 oz. size. And I only got two, two!!! Why, oh why, didn't I take them all???? Who cares if there are people with large families and small incomes who could benefit from that price, right? I'm so mad at myself!!
That " you're so mean" reminds me of a few months ago I was given a ticket by a policeman. I was innocent, I didn't break any laws, and I explained that to the officer. At the end I asked him are you giving me a ticket and he said yes and I blurted out " you're so mean". I'm so good at defending myself!! LOL. Ticket was $250.
I'm so happy the SC ruled for Same Sex Marriage. It's about time!
I wish that animal lovers would unite and get the SC to pass strict national laws on animal abuse. Everyday horrific acts whether it's beating a dog with a shovel and burying them alive, setting them on fire, taping their mouth shut with tape, skinning a dog, or kicking them to death and on and on . Many times by their own owners.
There are two things that might curb these acts of violence against these innocent furry babies, jail time or hit them where it hurts the most the pocketbook. Some guy got probation for burning his dog with hot water! Asshole.
But the worst one is that beautiful, intelligent beagles are legally caged their whole lives so they can test makeup and other products on them . When they are done with them they put them to death. They never got out of those cages. That is ABSOLUTELY heartbreaking.
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Yes! I hate all the animal abuse in the world. I agree fines and stricter punishments are definitely warranted. So many species are abused, some for 'reasons' like the make-up testing, some random acts of cruelty. My main cause was for freedom for circus elephants. The videos of their 'training' and living conditions are heart-wrenching. Ugh. We're the 'meanest' species.
Sue Buddy (#54), I was the one who wondered what TFW said
in the past about dressing modestly. So thanks for identifying
the instance for me! She only pulls out the "mother" card when
it serves her.
Gladys, TFW has no sleeve to look up -- it's all TLC's ideas and
planning and money. You do know that, don't you? Huh?
Feeling proud of our country's decision today. Poor Joshie
Duggar is probably wandering around his parents' house
today with a lapel pin on his pajama top, wishing he hadn't
lost his cushy DC job, where he'd could've spent this day on
his soapbox, wagging his finger and predicting the end of days.
http://radaronline.com/celebrity-news/jill-duggar-derick-dillard-ministry-company/
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Looks like they are working on Plan B.
Really impressive--looks like they want people to donate to their 'ministry' (oops, meant 'vacation to Nepal')
I disapprove of how churches and ministries think you have to go out of the country to share the gospel, etc.
There is such a need, most of the time, of their neighbors-older people need money for meds, a/c, home repairs. Kids need clothing, school supplies, dental care; list goes on and on.
It amazes me that so many think they have to go to another country to help people when there is such a need in their own community. (and going abroad is ok, but most teen ministries, etc, have to go somewhere fun.We had a church in our community go on a 'mission trip' abroad, and what a coinki-dink, they also got to attend the Olympics! geez, ya know they didn't plan THAT.
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Feeling proud of our country's decision today. Poor Joshie
Duggar is probably wandering around his parents' house
today with a lapel pin on his pajama top, wishing he hadn't
lost his cushy DC job, where he'd could've spent this day on
his soapbox, wagging his finger and predicting the end of days.
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Instead, he'll take selfies send out Instagrams.
angie said... 66
We had a church in our community go on a 'mission trip' abroad, and what a coinki-dink, they also got to attend the Olympics! geez, ya know they didn't plan THAT.
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And which poverty-stricken third world country needed saving?
My nephew raised funds to go on a mission too. Salt Lake City. I guess that's somewhere in the wilds of Utah?
My nephew raised funds to go on a mission too. Salt Lake City. I guess that's somewhere in the wilds of Utah?
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We're the poverty stricken capital. lol jk
I haven't watched the latest Kate plus 8 episode and I'm not sure I will. Reading the comments about Collin's gift just breaks my heart. I can't understand how any mother can react that way to a gift picked out for her by her child.
One of the most precious gifts I received is something I got from my 8 yr. old granddaughter last Christmas. The summer before, I had taught her to sew by hand, and together we made a little purse and decorated it with sequins and buttons.
For Christmas, she took a patch of felt and sewed on buttons, sequins and small shapes(i.e. triangles, circles, etc.). She then, by herself, organized a hunt with clues leading to where my gift would be found. She not only put so much effort into just the sewing part, but the clue part was very original and took me all through her house looking for my final gift.
When I finally found the gift, I was moved to tears. My granddaughter told me that she made that gift for me because she was grateful that I taught her to sew, and that she wanted to show her appreciation for my teaching her.
I can't comprehend a mother like Kate. To make light of or a joke about a gift that your child gave you, just shows that she has no empathy for her children. In my world, any gift you receive from a child is the most precious gift ever.
But then I'm not Kate--Thank God!!
That " you're so mean" reminds me of a few months ago I was given a ticket by a policeman. I was innocent, I didn't break any laws, and I explained that to the officer. At the end I asked him are you giving me a ticket and he said yes and I blurted out " you're so mean". I'm so good at defending myself!! LOL. Ticket was $250.
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Why did he give you a ticket if you were innocent? I hope you pleaded not guilty and went to the hearing to prove your innocence!
Yesterday, I did the dumbest thing. I was at the grocery store and as I neared the check-out I saw a shopping cart full of boxes of Cheerios all marked down to $1 each, the large 12 oz. size. And I only got two, two!!! Why, oh why, didn't I take them all???? Who cares if there are people with large families and small incomes who could benefit from that price, right? I'm so mad at myself!!
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Sue, did you happen to notice the Stale Cereal Lady lurking around, on her phone frantically texting Kate?
Best line in this episode from one of the twins to her mommie dearest when a sibling is upset "it's not them it's you!"
It's amazing to me that the media picks up on Kate's boobies hanging out, instead of her children saying that Mommy's never home and she's always away, and then Kate thinking it's fun to tease them about leaving them behind again, making some of them cry.
WTF? What gives?
No one picks up on this??
FlimsyFlamsy said... 22
AuntieAnn (#18), was that when TFW and Jon went to Florida
for his birthday, and she refused to wear sunscreen so she
could get sick and deflect attention away from him? Just
my humble opinion.
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I remember that. She said she never went out in the sun because she burned so easily and then proceeded to sit in the sun and got sunburned.
The one I meant was when they took the kids to the beach and a big windstorm came up and started blowing sand in the kids' faces. Kate stood on the shoreline and screamed at Jon like it was HIS fault, as usual. She was wearing a fairly modest swimsuit (pre-good bra) that I don't think she'd be caught dead in these days. The pendulum has sure swung the other way with that broad. Both of them..
No one picks up on this??
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When it comes to boobies, they win every time. Nothing can trump a good set of bazooms.
Another Kate lie.
Kate Gosselin @Kateplusmy8 · Jun 23
It was really meaningful to have gifts truly from my kids for the first time ever! Thanks @deannatweeting for taking them! @TLC #KatePlus8
From 2012:
Siggy @siggyelizabeth · 24 Nov 2012
@Kateplusmy8 Whats on the wish list for Momma Gosselin this year from santa??
Kate Gosselin@Kateplusmy8
@siggyelizabeth a Dyson vac, my favorite pjs and that's about it! Lol! My kids love to shop for me so they ask for a list :) I'm excited!
Siggy @siggyelizabeth · 24 Nov 2012
@Kateplusmy8 I am glad the kids are asking you! I hope J is stepping up to the plate! That is what good ex's do!!
Kate Gosselin @Kateplusmy8 · 24 Nov 2012
@siggyelizabeth huh? My kids are asking for my list, as usual... Not sure what you meant?
Siggy @siggyelizabeth · 24 Nov 2012
@Kateplusmy8 sorry! I meant I hope j will take them out shopping for you. :-) so it's a kinda surprise for mama G! Xo
Kate Gosselin @Kateplusmy8 · 24 Nov 2012
@siggyelizabeth lol. No.We have fam friends who take them..or I do it&let them wrap.They r sad if I have nothing 2open..doesn't worry me tho
So if the kids had "family friends" take them shopping to get Kate gifts back in 2012(as per Kate), how is it the "first time ever" that the kids bought her gifts with Deanna in 2015?
KIAT (#70), what a heartwarming story that was! Your
granddaughter sounds like a gem, and I know you'll
treasure that gift. And it is surely a tribute to how beloved
you are to her. What store-bought gift could possibly
have meant more to you?!
AuntieAnn (#75), I do remember the episode you're referring to.
TFW stomped, whined and pouted like Vicky McVictim about
some wind. The pieces of sand were lashing their skin! It
was terrible! They'd only just gotten there, and now they had
to leave! Meanwhile, she had her husband and an entire crew
in tow to help, and was getting PAID for her day's work.
KIAT (#77), brilliant detective work! We know she was lying
about that, didn't we? What would she say if confronted
with her own words? Either she was lying then, or she's
lying now.
And the wording of that tweet implies that it's a recurring
thing -- "fam friends who take them." Not "will take them"
or "have taken them." She is a lying liar who lies.
Kate is a twit said... 77
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Thanks. I redeemed l Kate said that sometime so I knew she was lying. Why can't she even take them to the mall with the 14 year old twins and stay in the mall with her pink phone to keep in touch? Most kids go to the mall before this age, in groups? Or with this Andrea person she's known forever? I'm sure Jon would take them too.or she could let them order from her on-line daily list...so many possibilities, Kate
So if the kids had "family friends" take them shopping to get Kate gifts back in 2012(as per Kate), how is it the "first time ever" that the kids bought her gifts with Deanna in 2015?
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Maybe it's Kate-speak for having the kids go out and buy for her without a list.
Note to Colin- get a list ;-(
AuntieAnn (#18), was that when TFW and Jon went to Florida
for his birthday, and she refused to wear sunscreen so she
could get sick and deflect attention away from him? Just
my humble opinion.
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During the Florida trip for Jon's birthday, I thought she said she was allergic to sunscreen and that's why she didn't wear it. I remember she wore a plain black one-piece suit without the good bra, and she was flatter than a pancake.
Tucker's Mom said... 74
It's amazing to me that the media picks up on Kate's boobies hanging out, instead of her children saying that Mommy's never home and she's always away, and then Kate thinking it's fun to tease them about leaving them behind again, making some of them cry.
WTF? What gives?
No one picks up on this??
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Doesn't Radar usually pick up these things, along with other tabloids? I wonder if anyone sent her teasing clip and her treatment of Collin to ROL, and they just chose to ignore it.
I have no patience to scroll through the posts to see if my Mr. Number blocker made it through. I installed it on the advice of my internet company, it is free and works in Austatralia as well as Canada, I imagine the rest of the world too. Just read info and decide...did I mention it is free, and 2 weeks after inslalling app, no m ore weird calls
franky
Kate Gosselin @Kateplusmy8 · Jun 23
It was really meaningful to have gifts truly from my kids for the first time ever! Thanks @deannatweeting for taking them! @TLC #KatePlus8
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She is she saying that this is the first time the kids ever gave her gifts?
Or is this the ever first time that it meant something to her?
Don't they gave her present for mothers day? And didn't they help with her birthday gifts???
(Leslie)
I think Kate may have meant this was the first time that each of her 8 kids bought her individual gifts.
And shame on her for saying that the past five years since she has been divorced has been the best of her life. She just loves digs at Jon.
And I noticed in the clip that Hannah said that she looks forward to seeing Kate when she wakes each morning. So I don't know how she would feel about living with Jon. Does anybody know when the court date was.
Kate Gosselin @Kateplusmy8 · 24 Nov 2012
@siggyelizabeth lol. No.We have fam friends who take them..or I do it&let them wrap.They r sad if I have nothing 2open..doesn't worry me tho
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Sooo once again it's about this b**h.
Sue, did you happen to notice the Stale Cereal Lady lurking around, on her phone frantically texting Kate?
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LOL! Nope, she missed the big sale. I'd have noticed if she were there, she was so overly exuberant, would you say?
(Leslie)
My sister watched that three hour special of Kate's the other night. And she said that Kate did not narrate it. It was a man that did it. Secondly, she said that all the clips showed Kate as super nice and loving. The only exception was the clip when she went out with Jamie for her birthday. The doorman said he needed a smile and Kate said that he would not be receiving one from her. And thirdly she said that Jon was in numerous clips shown. Though he did very little speaking. And none of the clips showed Kate being mean or rude to him at all. TLC really sanitized that three hour special. And as we all know that is unlike TLC. In the past they have shown numerous clips of Kate being her ugly self. I wonder if they are trying to push a nicer Kate to promote her to replace the Duggars.
TLC's site says that the season premiere of Little People Big World will air on July 7. The television commercial says it's a "two-hour special event." I don't understand what makes a show a special, a season, or a series of episodes. I wonder if even TLC knows. If it's the "season premiere," then are there more shows to follow? I thought the Roloffs were done.
Regardless, it will be interesting to see how the ratings stack up against Kate's ratings for her "specials."
Reading about Kate's dismissal of C's gift reminds me of something. My best friend recently flew down to visit me and brought her niece and nephew. They're a very close family and all week the kids looked for things to bring back for their other aunt and uncle, cousins, grandparents, and parents. Each item was carefully picked by the kids. It made me smile to watch them find things they knew their relatives would love.
The day before they left I took them to a bunch of touristy shops to pick up any last minute treasures. I was helping the girl pick out a shirt for herself when I realized neither of the kids had gotten anything for their mom. I mentioned it to the girl and asked what her mom would like. She said, "I'm not getting her anything. She won't like what I get." I thought maybe she just hadn't found anything for her mom yet, so mentioned a whole list of things (shirt, magnet, jewelry, etc) and it was a no go. I later asked the boy what he was going to get his mom and he said the same thing. "She doesn't like anything we buy her. She won't use anything we bring back." I didn't want to press the issue because they were both obviously hurt by it. I privately asked my friend later about it, and she confirmed what they said. She won't even put a magnet on the fridge if the kids got it for her. I can't wrap my head around a parent who acts like that.
I didn't watch the show and have no desire to do so. I am curious, though, about the gift that Collin selected. Someone on Kate's TL tweeted that Kate told Collin that his gift was stupid. Did she actually say "stupid," and if so, was it to his face, or during the couch interview?
Was this a plush bear, or a ceramic figurine?
There is not going to be a calculator big enough to calculate her lies on Judgment day. How can she dispute this? It is recorded forever on the internet! She is mentally ill. She is constantly lying and changing history, it is mindboggling.
FlimsyFlamsy said... 78
KIAT (#70), what a heartwarming story that was! Your
granddaughter sounds like a gem, and I know you'll
treasure that gift. And it is surely a tribute to how beloved
you are to her. What store-bought gift could possibly
have meant more to you?!
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Another story that made me cry! Thanks, KIAT.
I remember my mom teaching me needlepoint and we made a handbag with yarn and a plastic form template, if anyone remembers those!
I think it was a cottage when it was done.
And I noticed in the clip that Hannah said that she looks forward to seeing Kate when she wakes each morning. So I don't know how she would feel about living with Jon. Does anybody know when the court date was.
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I bet the kids feel like it's Christmas morning if their mother is actually there when they wake up. That's where I believe that comes from.
For those of us whose mom was there all the time, we took it for granted that mom would make us breakfast and that we'd be able to spend time together.
I think Kate's time is a very limited commodity in that house. Imagine 8 kids wanting attention from Mom, and then imagine how much time Kate isn't there.
When she's there, those who want her must absolutely cling to her.
They just don't have a sense of certainty that Kate will be there from day to day.
Midnight Madness said... 90
TLC's site says that the season premiere of Little People Big World will air on July 7. The television commercial says it's a "two-hour special event." I don't understand what makes a show a special, a season, or a series of episodes. I wonder if even TLC knows. If it's the "season premiere," then are there more shows to follow? I thought the Roloffs were done.
Regardless, it will be interesting to see how the ratings stack up against Kate's ratings for her "specials."
June 26, 2015 at 3:48 PM
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I'd lay odds that the ratings will be big. They've announced their divorce, so all the lookieloos will be tuning in to see the carnage.
I later asked the boy what he was going to get his mom and he said the same thing. "She doesn't like anything we buy her. She won't use anything we bring back." I didn't want to press the issue because they were both obviously hurt by it. I privately asked my friend later about it, and she confirmed what they said. She won't even put a magnet on the fridge if the kids got it for her. I can't wrap my head around a parent who acts like that.
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That just breaks your heart!
I wonder if they are trying to push a nicer Kate to promote her to replace the Duggars.
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This think so, although I wonder if one of the producers was cringing at Kate's "joke" she played on the kids.
Mean beeotch.
Why can't she even take them to the mall with the 14 year old twins and stay in the mall with her pink phone to keep in touch? Most kids go to the mall before this age, in groups?
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Uh, no, and especially not in the mall where Kate would go. I would never in a million years, put two 14-year-olds in charge of six younger children in a mall. Then again, when it comes to security at places like that, I'm a real Mama Grizzly. Moreover, those children are easily recognizable and easy targets. Steve and his crack security team could take them, however.
To me, teasing and playing jokes on others is being a bully with a capital "B".
"Oh, c'mon! It was funny! Don't be mad! Don't be a baby!"
I think everyone can relate to being on the shit end of that stick.
Future RN (#91), that was a sad story about those kids. They
clearly have been made to feel "less than" by their mother. It's
hard enough to think that strangers might make children feel
badly about themselves. But to get that insecurity from the
one human being you hope will love you unconditionally can
really do a number on your psyche.
What I suspect might've been particularly painful for C is that his
mother made a fuss over the other gifts. It's not that Mom doesn't
like gifts -- it's that Mom didn't like HIS gift. Poor sweet boy.
I, too, wondered years ago about why TFW didn't use sunscreen on that Florida trip they took for Jon's birthday. The way I heard it then was that TFW didn't like the feel of sunscreen. We all know she ruined the trip with the sunburn. Sure took the attention off of her dear husband, didn't it? So many examples we could site. Yes, that trip was prior to the boob inflation. Laughable, if not so pathetic.
Rhythm Of Life said... 92
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It was a cute ceramic or stone bear ( mama) with a hollow where the baby bear could nestle, and Collin said it was Kate and him. All she had to say was 'where are the other 7 ' and the gift was ' cute' (condescendingly) but off-the-wall. She wasn't shown hugging him or thanking him.
Collin put a lot of effort into choosing it, and was so happy when the seller agreed to a much lower price- showing that his gift was maybe better quality than the knick-knacks some of the kids bought although they were all nice. Apparently Kate likes turtles? Three kids selected turtle items. Leah or Alexis found a tiny bird that looked like Zorro and 3 girls chipped in for a platter.
Geez, I loved all the gifts my kids ever made or bought for me. Later their school had a little holiday shopping bazaar where things were a quarter or so- was happy they knew me so well and learned to shop meaningfully and were happy to get gifts I l would enjoy. What is wrong with Kate! Or the mother posted about above.
Tucker's Mom said... 95
And I noticed in the clip that Hannah said that she looks forward to seeing Kate when she wakes each morning. So I don't know how she would feel about living with Jon. Does anybody know when the court date was.
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I bet the kids feel like it's Christmas morning if their mother is actually there when they wake up. That's where I believe that comes from.
For those of us whose mom was there all the time, we took it for granted that mom would make us breakfast and that we'd be able to spend time together.
I think Kate's time is a very limited commodity in that house. Imagine 8 kids wanting attention from Mom, and then imagine how much time Kate isn't there.
When she's there, those who want her must absolutely cling to her.
They just don't have a sense of certainty that Kate will be there from day to day.
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That has to be one of the hardest things to reconcile. Mistreated, abused, neglected kids still very much want to be with the parent and loves them, wants to please them.
How come no one ever asks Kate about her views on politics, or on her opinions regarding the latest Supreme Court rulings?
I'm confused about the tummy tuck. They had to remove a butt load of skin. That belly button would be in the middle of the mess. Why try to leave the belly button there at all? It serves no purpose and can be really obvious if not centered. I would think the doctor would tell her to live without. Does anyone have insight?
Let's Throw Tomatoes, I am laughing that you called the police officer mean. He probably has been called so much worse that you made a good story.
MabelD said... 105
How come no one ever asks Kate about her views on politics, or on her opinions regarding the latest Supreme Court rulings?
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That didn't go well when Kate was on WWHL with Andy Cohen. She doesn't follow politics. Probably isn't registered to vote.
But, perhaps people should start asking her about say, the Presidential candidate, since asking her about dating and how long she's been divorced is just RUDE!!!!!!!!
Over In TFW's County said... 99
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Really? That's sad. I used to worry about letting my kids go to the movies at age 12 with a friend ...I would sit outside the theater, especially if there were any creepy looking people- as if that's a sign...I guess I forgot these kids create mob scenes when they go out. Still, I would think they could shop in a mall if a twin or Kate was nearby? Maybe times have changed in just a few years...with cell phones you can keep in touch so easily.But why bother for this woman?
Lalalandnomore (#102), I remember the sunscreen story the
same way you do: that TFW just didn't like the feel of it on her
skin. I think the only thing she's allergic to is work.
MabelD said... 105
How come no one ever asks Kate about her views on politics, or on her opinions regarding the latest Supreme Court rulings?
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Because even her diehard fans know she's dumber than a box of hair, that and what teeny bopper cares about Supreme Court hearings?
. She doesn't follow politics
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Um she was on TV with Sarah Palin-(remember when Kate threatened the kids that they wont be Gosselin's anymore) and Kate said that she herself would make a better president that Sarah.
Maybe times have changed in just a few years...with cell phones you can keep in touch so easily.But why bother for this woman?
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Anyone can grab one of those kids without the twins or Kate knowing that the're missing. We've seen her out and about filming and not ever doing a head count, just plowing ahead of everyone. I'm surprised that none of them was ever missing. Being in touch with a cell phone wouldn't do a darn thing.
I was very sick as a baby and my mom took care of me which left my middle brother alone with my older brother alot.
Even though my mom couldn't help but to leave my middle brother alone she to this day-(20+yrs)still has sad feeling about it.
MabelD: Jon said a long time ago, that Kate does not read the newspapers or watch the news on TV, said it was boring and had nothing to do with her, or something on that line. When the Tups had that birthday party by the pool, and a storm was coming in, Kate never bothered to check the weather, she had purseboy keeping track of the weather. That is why Kate always sat like a lump on a log, on Talk shows, cause minute they talked about anything in the news, Kate was clueless.
Remember, according to Kate: 911 was a bombing or something! That is how out of touch Kate is.
Why try to leave the belly button there at all? It serves no purpose and can be really obvious if not centered
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Do you mean just stitch over it and then she wouldn't have anything? She would have to change her name to Eve.
Remember, according to Kate: 911 was a bombing or something! That is how out of touch Kate is.
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I can't quite remember her phrasing, but is was "...or whatever."
Kate is a twit said... 77
Another Kate lie.
Kate Gosselin @Kateplusmy8 · Jun 23
It was really meaningful to have gifts truly from my kids for the first time ever! Thanks @deannatweeting for taking them! @TLC #KatePlus8
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OMG Great catch!
Fired Up 4 Kate @MiloandJack 30m30 minutes ago
@Kateplusmy8 Our @MissSixteen here just had her first wreck! Driving w/license only 5months...& she and a brick mailbox decided to meet!
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She wouldn't let her "son" drive til 18 but her "daughter" is driving at 16?
KIAT said...
So if the kids had "family friends" take them shopping to get Kate gifts back in 2012(as per Kate), how is it the "first time ever" that the kids bought her gifts with Deanna in 2015?
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So, she lied. And this surprises you because??? LOL
franky, as far as I can tell that Mr. Number blocker is an app. It's not much good for us Flintstones with our phones that are actually attached to our house.
I haven't looked, but supposedly videos of the Duggars are back on the TLC website.
Kate Gosselin @Kateplusmy8 8m8 minutes ago
My room bc fam TV room so I’m subject 2 stuff like TeenBeachMovie2 (now) instead of Modern Fam,naked&afraid or HouseHunters #FridayPmOfAMom
Is she suggesting that they only have one television in that house?
Localyocul (#118), I'm not even sure Gladys' story is true. I think
she is desperate for attention from TFW, and trots out whatever
she thinks might elicit a response. Brat diet, wolves, car wrecks...
are you out there, TFW? Please notice me! (then,singing like
Barbra Streisand in "Yentl") "Katie, can you hear me?"
Fired Up 4 Kate @MiloandJack 30m30 minutes ago
@Kateplusmy8 Our @MissSixteen here just had her first wreck! Driving w/license only 5months...& she and a brick mailbox decided to meet!
Who is @MissSixteen?
fit mom of 3 @grumpybear35 40m40 minutes ago
@Kateplusmy8 Post a picture
Good grief. This one wants to see a picture of the kids in Kate's bedroom. What kind of a weirdo is interested in another person's children watching a movie in bed?
franky, as far as I can tell that Mr. Number blocker is an app. It's not much good for us Flintstones with our phones that are actually attached to our house.
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ha! I quit answering numbers that have area codes I don't recognize, then look them up on 800notes.com and nine times out of ten find out it WAS a scam of one kind or another. If not I'll call the number back. But what a pain in the ass phone phishing has become. Gimme back the yabba dabba doo days of the 60's.
(Leslie)
Kate Gosselin @Kateplusmy8
My room bc fam TV room so I’m subject 2 stuff like TeenBeachMovie2 (now) instead of Modern Fam,naked&afraid or HouseHunters #FridayPmOfAMom
Is she suggesting that they only have one television in that house?
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I don't think so. I think she wants the world to believe that all her kids adore her so much that they love being with her and being in her bedroom to watch tv. In fact to me that tweet says she never watches tv in the family room with her kids. And to spend anytime with her they need to go into her bedroom to do so. And that tweet also says how inconvenienced she is by her kids spending time with in her bedroom. How sad is that.
(Leslie)
Here is a website by the FCC where you can call up to prevent telemarketers from calling your home.
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0262-stopping-unsolicited-mail-phone-calls-and-email
I wanted to see what's new in the world of Ms Uggs. She wasn't gushing about Kate's specials.
Brenda Schuettler @sweetbren66
@JennyMcCarthy @DonnieWahlberg can't wait to see #NKOTB Tomorrow at #Hersheypark #JennyComing ?? Love to meet my girl. #BringUmbrella
Brenda Schuettler @sweetbren66
@Nelly_Mo see you #Saturday #Hersheypark #Mixtape can't wait. Can I get a shout out ? You are too sexy !!!
Brenda Schuettler @sweetbren66
@DirtySexyFunny5 @JennyMcCarthy hey girl. You coming to PA Saturday ? With hubby ? I will be at his concert I. #Hersheypark #Mixtape
Brenda Schuettler @sweetbren66
@JennyMcCarthy hey girlfriend. You coming to hershey Pa this Saturday? I am going to see your hubby :) #LoveToMeetYou #DirtySexyFunny
"MY GIRL" "GIRLFRIEND" -- isn't that really creepy? She thinks Jenny is "her girl." So tomorrow she is going to a New Kids On The Block show in Hershey to see Jenny's husband. She better bring a poncho. Heavy rain expected and you are not allowed o have an umbrella in the stadium.
I guess she gave up on Kate. Who in the world is Nelly Mo? Do obsessed fans really believe that these celebrities care at all that they will be at a show and will give them a shout out?
After 7 long weeks I finally got approval for the MRI. I'm having it done tomorrow. Finally going to find out what is causing all this pain. I've never have had one so I'm a little nervous. I wonder if I can have the exam done if I have plates and screws in my body from my fall at work?
I guess I'll find out tomorrow.
(Leslie)
I need advise from all of you. I live in an apartment and discovered black looking stuff on the ceiling and wall behind my a/c air filter in my a/c air duct. Note it is about two inches wide on the ceiling part and about 2 inches wide at the top of the wall right below the ceiling part. It is about 10 inches long. And of course the mold is in the crease from where the ceiling and wall meet. The a/c air duct (where mold was) is made of the same walls in my apt. I took many photos of it and had about 5 people in my building look at it and they all agreed it is mold. Also right underneath the mold looking stuff on the wall is a large old, dry water stain. To me that screams that it must be mold because water on sheetrock makes mold.
For the past 6 months or so, my chest has an extreme heaviness feeling and I also have a deep,dry, honking sound cough. Also I have nasal stuffiness and a burning throat that antihistamines and nasal spray does not help. I mean I am sick and feel terrible.
So I called the manager and she came out with two maintenance men. Both said it was not mold. I asked them what was the black stuff was then. He said the insulation (wall is shared with my neighbor) was black when they built the apartment and it was just the insulation showing through.
I told them that I did not want the stuff cleaned because IF it is mold I didn't want the spores or cleaning solution going throughout my a/c system. They agreed to cut out both the wall part and ceiling part out and replace with new sheetrock. They told me I needed to leave for four hours. Stupidly I did and did not ask why.
When I came home the apt. reeked of a chemical smell and where the black stuff was now covered with a heavy layer of white mud (joint compound). The smell went away after an hour or so. The white mud stuff makes sense because when they put in the new sheetrock they needed to use the mud. Anyway, I provided a very large hefty bag and a plastic tub for them to put the cut out walls so I could take it to be tested for mold. And I stressed this point to the maintenance men several times.
Well, I found a company to test for it but they said I needed to just bring a 2"X2" sample of the wall. I could not bring the bag with the cut out walls to them. So later that night I took the tub outside and took the bag out and cut into the bag. In it was ONE piece of drywall only. It was the wall part because I could see the very large old water stain. Well, I was furious. Where was the ceiling part that also had the mold? I could see from my photos how much black stuff was there before they did the cutting yet in the bag there was probably half of the black stuff. So the next day and both the manager and maintenance man came out. I told them to take the one piece of wall out of the bag. I asked where was the ceiling part. The manager asked the maintenance man if he threw it away in the dumpster in the parking lot. He said yes. Common sense tells me that is probably a lie. Why throw the wall part in the provided bag but then get off the ladder to go throw the ceiling part out in the dumpster in the parking lot. Why not just throw both parts in the bag that was right next to him? So we went inside to look at the joint compound stuff. The manager said she believed the maintenance man. Well, I thanked them and left it at that. I dropped the mold sample off and it will be several days before I have a report on it.
But it has been 6 days and I am no better physically. I keep thinking the mold is still there on the ceiling being covered up by the heavy layer of joint compound (mud). If the sample does come back as mold I am afraid the spores are all through my apartment and still being circulated. So, any suggestions on what I should do? My lease is not over until 9 more months How can I see if there is still mold under the heavy layer of mud? Any suggestions?
Thanks so much for your comments.
OT
If you want to see a good movie that's in the theaters right now, check out Love & Mercy. If you don't know the background of Brian Wilson, it could be a bit confusing, but it's really excellent. I admit that I was surprised just how good it is.
I just went to the TLC website and they have 4 videos of interviews from a CBS news interviewer called Digging In with the Duggars. SOFT COTTON CANDY Questions. On the first one, Jessa and Ben, Michelle and Jim Bob, JOSH AND ANNA and all the kids are all sitting on the couches and she asks Josiah about courting. Then in another video she asked Ben and Jessa about their honeymoon and Ben said at the end they were getting homesick, I think just after a couple of days. He said that they wanted to hear an American accent. He said that all the English over there was in British!!
What a scholar. Josh and Anna looked so very uncomfortable. I am wondering if this was made after KellyGate. The video that I posted earlier left out the incident of Josh molesting when they were outside playing hide and seek.
I want to thank everyone who posted about special memories with your kids. I have many and I cherish everyone of them. The Christmas decoration of a Mason jar lid with a picture of a real horse's head with a red string that my youngest made. A 2 paragraph letter that my oldest typed up in 10 minutes and is grades helped him earn his 2nd year in college paid for his sophomore year. My middle sons story about his dog being a wonder dog. It won a prize. My oldest son wrote a story about his grandmother about the day that JFK died. He was only in the 5 or 6 grade and it got 2nd place and was published in a book with other students poems that won in the county.
What mother would throw a book out that had a winning poem from their child? Kate Gosselin would.
There are just certain things you don't throw away, ain't that right,
Blast of Hot-Air?
Sleepless In Seattle said... 131
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If you want to see a good movie that's in the theaters right now, check out Love & Mercy. If you don't know the background of Brian Wilson, it could be a bit confusing, but it's really excellent. I admit that I was surprised just how good it is.
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Is it sad? I read a book about him and his father treated him so terribly I'm not sure I could deal with seeing anything about that. Does it have a lot of the Beach Boys music?
FlimsyFlamsy said... 122
Localyocul (#118), I'm not even sure Gladys' story is true. I think
she is desperate for attention from TFW, and trots out whatever
she thinks might elicit a response. Brat diet, wolves, car wrecks...
are you out there, TFW? Please notice me! (then,singing like
Barbra Streisand in "Yentl") "Katie, can you hear me?"
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Oh, LOL, I forgot about the wolves! Milo is expecting Kate to ask how her daughter is, whether she was was hurt. But Kate doesn't care. Milo will never get it. (Okay, my first typo was "Milo will never get tit." Now that's funny!)
Next stop for Milo is a band of roving hyenas that attack the house.
Fleecing The Sheeple said... 123
Fired Up 4 Kate @MiloandJack 30m30 minutes ago
@Kateplusmy8 Our @MissSixteen here just had her first wreck! Driving w/license only 5months...& she and a brick mailbox decided to meet!
Who is @MissSixteen?
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Milo's daughter. But I think she meant to hashtag instead of use the "@".
The other day, Milo hashtagged the word "get" all by itself. This is a woman who does not #get hashtags!
PA Dutch Mom said... 128
"MY GIRL" "GIRLFRIEND" -- isn't that really creepy? She thinks Jenny is "her girl."
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Uggs might actually be weirder than Milo. (Can't believe I just said that!) Uggs seems like the type they might find wandering around in a celebrity's kitchen one day. When arrested, she'd be saying, "How about a shout out and breakfast?!"
Then in another video she asked Ben and Jessa about their honeymoon and Ben said at the end they were getting homesick, I think just after a couple of days. He said that they wanted to hear an American accent. He said that all the English over there was in British!!
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Ugly American xenophobes.
Yeah, in England they don't speak American!
Well, now we know TLC isn't going to cancel and that's ok. Let them put that child molester and his enabling, law-evading parents back on tv and I'll just sit back and watch the backlash and protests.
In fact, I think it would finally get me to participate.
Sleepless In Seattle said... 131
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If you want to see a good movie that's in the theaters right now, check out Love & Mercy. If you don't know the background of Brian Wilson, it could be a bit confusing, but it's really excellent. I admit that I was surprised just how good it is.
June 26, 2015 at 10:01 PM
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Thanks. It's a rainy day here, so a movie might be nice.
Love the actors in it.
Let's throw tomatoes said... 129
After 7 long weeks I finally got approval for the MRI. I'm having it done tomorrow. Finally going to find out what is causing all this pain. I've never have had one so I'm a little nervous. I wonder if I can have the exam done if I have plates and screws in my body from my fall at work?
I guess I'll find out tomorrow.
June 26, 2015 at 9:29 PM
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Plates and screws and anything tacked down is ok. If you've ever had shrapnel in your eyes, it's dangerous.
Can you take sedation and have someone take you?
MRI's are confining and have loud knocking which can be bothersome.
Does anyone here remember on the Mother's day special there was a basket hanging on Kate's bedroom door? It kind of reminded me of a mail basket or message basket. I would love to hear you all's thoughts of what you think that is all about. If it is some kind of message system for the kids to talk to her about certain things then I highly doubt that she allows all the kids to come in her room and lounge about watching TV.
FlimsyFlamsy said... 122
Localyocul (#118), I'm not even sure Gladys' story is true. I think
she is desperate for attention from TFW, and trots out whatever
she thinks might elicit a response. Brat diet, wolves, car wrecks...
are you out there, TFW? Please notice me! (then,singing like
Barbra Streisand in "Yentl") "Katie, can you hear me?"
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I agree! I think this is evidence she makes it up as she goes along and forgets her storyline
So not only does the girl get to drive at 16, she gets her own car?
Fired Up 4 Kate @MiloandJack 12h12 hours ago
@Kateplusmy8 After moaning & groaning about how she can't believe she did that...1st words out of her mouth "daddy...please fix my car!" LOL
Teri (#141), I didn't see that episode, so I don't know about the
basket. But it sounds logical that TFW would have some sort of
"buffer" like that to keep the kids from running in and out with
questions. Remember, they were threatened on camera not
to ever go in her room "under penalty of severeness." And
even if I see a picture of it, I won't believe that her sons are
welcome to just hop up on her bed to watch TV with their sisters.
Like Shoka, they're good for photo ops, and then they're dirty,
smelly nuisances.
I bet the boys just loooooved watching the premiere of
"Teen Beach Movie 2" on Disney Channel. Singing, dancing,
romance -- it's every 11-year-old boys' fantasy! Hopefully
they were downstairs in their man cave, working on their
memoirs.
a mother I know very well stayed in bed and watched tv as much as she could. She drove the kids to school, fed them, did what she needed to do, and as soon as she could, went to lie down. She was depressed, horribly addicted to pills (including adderall, which suppressed her appetite) and malnourished so she always felt bad. Plus she was overwhelmed by life. Not a horrid mean bitch like Kate, but neglected her kids due to her drug use. The kids had to come to her if they wanted her attention. She's a different person since she went to rehab and got into recovery.
Terri said... 141
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I also wonder about that basket. In one episode she showed the kids where to put school papers so I figure it must be for notes to her about things like permission to go to a friend's, reminder of a lacrosse game,or just a note to say goodnight etc? Weird. No wonder Leah said she doesn't spend time with the kids and Hannah looks forward to seeing her- I get the feeling she is not accessible after school or in the evening.
What I suspect might've been particularly painful for C is that his
mother made a fuss over the other gifts. It's not that Mom doesn't
like gifts -- it's that Mom didn't like HIS gift. Poor sweet boy.
June 26, 2015 at 4:45 PM
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Yes, she was SQUEALING (like the pig she is)
over every gift but his. And yet again, he's "wrong" and has to correct him, make it a teaching moment (barf)
"It's you and me:)"
"Okaaayyy, but where's everybody else? That's so off the wall" Repeats it AGAIN, just in case we didn't get it the first time.
You know, Colin's gift, to a non-narc, would have been the gift that produced the most emotion.
She really dislikes that boy. Those little incidents (take away the beatings) are just chipping and chipping away at him. The girls don't take it from her, and it's only going to get worse (or better teehee, hope they make her life a living hell)
The boys just take it and take it and take it.
Oh, c'mon! It was funny! Don't be mad! Don't be a baby!"
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Another narc/abuser tactic. YOU cant take a joke YOUR response and reaction to it is what's wrong!
I bet the boys just loooooved watching the premiere of
"Teen Beach Movie 2" on Disney Channel. Singing, dancing,
romance -- it's every 11-year-old boys' fantasy! Hopefully
they were downstairs in their man cave, working on their
memoirs.
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Ha, no kidding!
Bet they love that cave, until she's in a mood and blesses them with her presence... a lecture, some good old put downs, insults, lessons, reminders of their place/lot in life...
A non-fan posted this on twitter.
"Every time Kate lies her Good Bra gets bigger."
Let's throw tomatoes said... 129
After 7 long weeks I finally got approval for the MRI. I'm having it done tomorrow. Finally going to find out what is causing all this pain. I've never have had one so I'm a little nervous. I wonder if I can have the exam done if I have plates and screws in my body from my fall at work?
I guess I'll find out tomorrow.
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Tomatoes, I had an MRI about 10 years ago. I'm not claustrophobic and it didn't bother me. (But Tucker reminded me about that knocking--had forgotten how loud it was.) My strategy was to relax and shut my eyes and use my imagination to think about other things. Reliving vacations, fun times in college, anything pleasant to make the time pass. I think I did drift off to sleep. Try not to fear it.
Anonymous said... 130
(Leslie)
I need advise from all of you. I live in an apartment and discovered black looking stuff on the ceiling and wall behind my a/c air filter in my a/c air duct.
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It does sound like mold, and it could definitely be making you sick. My niece lived in an older apartment her first year in college and was sick the entire year with respiratory type issues. She and her parents were all pretty sure it was mold. The next year she moved and got better.
Mold removal can be very expensive, I've heard. Undoubtedly the apartment wants to cover it up and ignore it. Is there a local public health agency you could consult?
Virginia Pen Mom said... 151
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Most places offer music and headphones so you don't hear the knocking.or you can bring earplugs,like the kind you use for sleeping or noisy jobs. I just closed my eyes and visualized a beach.I go every 6 mos. You can also see out the top end and the people are very nice and will 'release' you if you need to take a break You fill out a questionnaire about internal metal. You can't wear anything with zippers, domes, jewelery, watch.... Good luck. It's not bad at all if you don't have claustrophobia.I hope you get a diagnosis that is easily treated.
oh, sorry- MRI comment meant for Tomatoes! Sometimes I get confused as to who the original poster was!
Vanessa (#149), and how wonderful for those little guys that
their mother proclaimed on national TV that their room "smelled
like 'boy.'" Imagine how vicious she gets when the cameras
aren't there. She is a mean, snotty bully.
The fact that Gladys sees TFW as some sort of holy role model
speaks volumes about her. She fancies herself such a tender
hearted soul. Then how could she watch poor C get his feelings
hurt and still admire the woman who did that to him?
FlimsyFlamsy said... 144
Teri (#141), I didn't see that episode, so I don't know about the
basket. But it sounds logical that TFW would have some sort of
"buffer" like that to keep the kids from running in and out with
questions. Remember, they were threatened on camera not
to ever go in her room "under penalty of severeness."
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Flimsy, I think you're dead on with that one. She's demonstrated a million times that she doesn't like most of her kids but since they're her only source of income she has to put up with them and share living space when not filming. Her 800 sq. ft. bedroom and ensuite is her private sanctuary and the kids may enter only upon invitation. I'll bet she has a KEEP OUT/ NO TRESPASSING sign on her door.
Leslie--
The best thing to do at this point would be to have a professional perform an air quality test in the apartment. They can also test dust and surfaces.
The fact that Gladys sees TFW as some sort of holy role model
speaks volumes about her. She fancies herself such a tender
hearted soul. Then how could she watch poor C get his feelings
hurt and still admire the woman who did that to him?
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Excellent point.
Oh my gosh I never would have thought there would be loud noises during the MRI. Thanks for warning me. I would have been damn did I break this thing down! My appt. is at 10. I just want to get it over with. Thanks again.
Leslie I watch a lot of house shows and that's always something that comes up. The fact they are getting rid of the evidence might mean they already know it's mold. If it is you might be able to get out of your lease especially if it's been making you sick. Good luck.
I saw the new episode on- demand. I don't think Cara said a single audible word. Mady drowned her out . Yeah, this girl really loves filming....
I also noticed the boys are starting to talk over Collin a bit, maybe because he does not get to participate in all the things they do, like the cake decorating.Collin's always been the one to champion their mother, like back when they were asked if she was funny, a good mom, who liked her hugs...sometimes the two boys sit apart from Collin on the couch.
Vanessa said... 148
Oh, c'mon! It was funny! Don't be mad! Don't be a baby!"
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Another narc/abuser tactic. YOU cant take a joke YOUR response and reaction to it is what's wrong!
June 27, 2015 at 6:41 AM
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I absolutely despise how Kate upset the kids on purpose, just to plunge them into sadness, so she could lift them up and be the hero.
How can you stand there and watch a couple kids burst into tears and keep up the charade???
I don't get it!
I think it's a really bad thing to teach kids, too. Other people's emotions shouldn't be trifled with.
Formerly Duped (#161), and I wonder if the other boys talking over
C is a learned behavior from their mother. It's survival of the
fittest in that household, and I think even a good-natured kid
might be tempted to use whatever tools necessary to stay on
Mom's good side.
I thought I had a pretty accurate picture of how bad TFW was,
but this whole gift thing with C brings her to a new level. She
had an opportunity to redeem herself in the interview afterwards,
but she clearly didn't think she'd done anything wrong. She's
a horrible mother. I'm anxious for Admin to weigh in when she's
able to watch the show.
Anonymous......130 (Leslie) Your instincts seem right, this sounds like mold being handled by inexperienced people who are not properly addressing the issue. Your test results will confirm your suspicions. Unless they allow you out of your lease without penalty, call in the health authorities to insist the work be done by professionals. Mold has to be handled by companies who specialize in the removal of it, and these maintenance men are not those people by the sounds of things.
Once you are either out of that environment, or it is removed entirely by professionals, you will feel better. Your test results will give you the information to move forward.
Look what recipe just popped in my Inbox:
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/grand-old-flag-cake
Hmmm....geez...I thought Kate "invented" this recipe. Oh my, is it possible Kate lied? haha
Thank you again to everyone for the travel advice and links! It is very much appreciated.
I'm confused about the tummy tuck. They had to remove a butt load of skin. That belly button would be in the middle of the mess.
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Ok.. Let's settle this BB thing once and for all. Everyone is born with a BB in a particular place. It is permanently attached to your body. A tummy tuck DOES NOT RELOCATE IT. The skin is loosened and stretched over the original BB. The extra skin is discarded and the doctor simply snips the a small hole where the belly button is and stitches it in place. You can opt not to have the new hole cut, but then your new belly looks kind of weird. TFW was born with a high placed BB. It hasn't changed location. That's impossible.
Leslie, good luck with the mold situation which can be serious for your health and expensive to remove. I'm glad you are a renter and don't own the place.
http://radaronline.com/celebrity-news/jill-duggar-asking-for-donations-leave-country-with-husband-derick-dillard/
Hmm. Not sure what to think of Jill Duggar and husband asking for money to go overseas to "serve" God, who apparently told them to skedaddle out of the country asap.
I think it takes a lot of nerve to hold their hands out, frankly. This family has made millions and millions from filming over these many years.
Why doesn't God tell them to get a J-O-B and save up like the rest of us heathens??
Further, why doesn't JimBoob give them the money? Apparently, he's flush and there's the reparations he should be offering to do for each of his daughter's who fell prey to the molestations of his oldest, golden son, whom he protected and allowed to prey within his very own home, upon his very own daughters.
OTOH, I think it very telling that this couple wants to leave, urgently.
This takes the spin-off sister vagina canons show off the table.
Jumping In said... 164
Anonymous......130 (Leslie) Your instincts seem right, this sounds like mold being handled by inexperienced people who are not properly addressing the issue. Your test results will confirm your suspicions. Unless they allow you out of your lease without penalty, call in the health authorities to insist the work be done by professionals
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You could also can your local news to see if they'll cover it, if management fails to mitigate the problem correctly.
This is a HUGE deal if it's mold.
Kirkland (#165), TFW's flag cake recipe has a proviso, though:
no dirty, icky boys are allowed in the kitchen. And heaven help
anyone who tries to grab a strawberry before it's done.
Oh, and you must pose around the finished product and smile,
and pretend you have happy memories of the whole dreadful
experience.
Uggs might actually be weirder than Milo. (Can't believe I just said that!) Uggs seems like the type they might find wandering around in a celebrity's kitchen one day. When arrested, she'd be saying, "How about a shout out and breakfast?!"
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Really weird. She wants a shout out from the performers at the show. Good luck with that. I'm sure that they will stop the concert, and HER girlfriend's (Jenny McCarthy) husband will grab the mic and say, "Please give a warm welcome to Brenda from PA. We are all excited that she's here with us today." The crowd will then stand up, break into wild applause, and Uggs will take a bow, smile and wave, and blow kisses.
Geez. She really needs man in her life.
Sue Buddy asked, "Is it sad? I read a book about him and his father treated him so terribly I'm not sure I could deal with seeing anything about that. Does it have a lot of the Beach Boys music?"
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It's sad in the sense that the dark period in Brian's life was tragic, but it doesn't end on a sad note. It's not a happy, happy, good feeling movie of surf music, the beach, sun, sand and summer fun.
It's not a mini concert. It's a psychological profile on the life of Brian, his drug use, his father's dominance, the marriage to his second wife, and most of all, the Eugene Landy era (the psychologist hired by his family to help him through depression, weight gain, drugs), followed by Landy's control of everything Brian and the subsequent firing of the psychologist after he took over Brian's life. Interspersed throughout the movie, of course, is music through the various stages in the Beach Boys career. It really is worth seeing...very well done.
Rhythm asked (92)...Someone on Kate's TL tweeted that Kate told Collin that his gift was stupid. Did she actually say "stupid," and if so, was it to his face, or during the couch interview?
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Really? She called it "stupid?" If not, why would anyone tweet that this is what she said?
You could also can your local news to see if they'll cover it, if management fails to mitigate the problem correctly.
This is a HUGE deal if it's mold.
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Ack, of course that should be "ask".
God has put the desire in my heart to visit Paris, so if any of y'all would like to make that happen for moi, I'll be taking donations @:
www.loveofferingsfortuckersmom.gofundme@beggarsRus.com
You could also can your local news to see if they'll cover it, if management fails to mitigate the problem correctly.
This is a HUGE deal if it's mold.
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Sometimes, though, what we think is mold turns out to be something else. However, notify your landlord if the test is positive. Give them X amount of time to fix the problem. They will need to call a professional restoration company that employs technicians who have been certified in the removal of mold. If they fail to do that, then you need to call the health department to find out what to do. If you need to move out during the mold removal process, you will need to see who will be responsible for funding the bill for temporary housing. If it's not widespread, you can stay there. It it's just in one area, they can block off the area that they are mitigating.
However, if this has become serious enough, it might be a good idea to vacate until this is taken care of. Depending how bad it is, the techs will come in with full respirators and Tyvek suits. Just cutting out the drywall, spackling, and bleaching will not remove the mold. It will continue to grow.
Just because the color is black doesn't mean it's black mold. I know that sounds strange, but different types of fungus throw off various colors. It could appear as black, but just be a harmless mold.
Good luck, and just keep written documentation of everything, including photos!
Tucker's Mom said... 168
http://radaronline.com/celebrity-news/jill-duggar-asking-for-donations-leave-country-with-husband-derick-dillard/
Hmm. Not sure what to think of Jill Duggar and husband asking for money to go overseas to "serve" God, who apparently told them to skedaddle out of the country asap.
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The comments to this article aren't very supportive and rightly so.
From their website:
"Earlier this year God brought about an opportunity much earlier than either of us was expecting. Several months ago a new opportunity arose for us to serve God on the mission field."
So God is telling them to make a move they clearly can't afford, leave the support of their family, take their baby to a foreign country which is probably fraught with risks and have the nerve to ask the public to financially support this incredibly bad decision. Are they heeding the "sage" advice of Jim-Bob and Michelle? Unbelievable!
FlimsyFlamsy said... 163
I thought I had a pretty accurate picture of how bad TFW was,
but this whole gift thing with C brings her to a new level. She
had an opportunity to redeem herself in the interview afterwards,
but she clearly didn't think she'd done anything wrong. She's
a horrible mother. I'm anxious for Admin to weigh in when she's
able to watch the show.
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That's how I feel, too. She's done so many awful things, but to belittle, smirk over, and make fun of a little boy's gift, given in love and with his pure young heart, is a new low even for her.
Usually, she's just garden-variety nasty, but look at all the layers of this one:
--his pride in being able to get the price down
--his excitement to see her reaction
--a little boy's special gift to his mom
--not just any gift, but a symbol of his love for her
--"It's you and me." -- even beyond simply symbolic, it was actually representative of the two of them specifically.
--Her callous indifference to it
--Her snide and belittling comments to him at the time
--Her over-fawning on the other gifts, dark contrast to her reaction to his
--meaning his was singled out deliberately.
--Her making sure to have fun with it at his expense in the couch interviews. No remorse whatsoever.
--Then, not just to an audience of two or three close friends, but to half a million viewers, which could have been a million or more.
--Ensuring it's on tape for years to come so all can see it.
--HE will see it at some point and be hurt all over again.
--Marketing the video with her name as "producer."
--Making money on it
--Calling it entertainment. Hoping you'll laugh about her witty comments.
So God is telling them to make a move they clearly can't afford, leave the support of their family, take their baby to a foreign country which is probably fraught with risks and have the nerve to ask the public to financially support this incredibly bad decision. Are they heeding the "sage" advice of Jim-Bob and Michelle? Unbelievable!
June 27, 2015 at 10:35 AM
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I think God blessed her husband with an education and a job with benefits to support his likely fast-growing family. Why isn't htat loud and clear?
It got me to thinking (because I hate when parents submerge their unwitting children into inappropriate situations) about taking a child who is a U.S. citizen, abroad.
Can parents just abscond with them and neglect all the requisite vaccinations etc. that are perfunctory/required by law here?
Great analysis, Virginia Pen Mom.
That poor kid.
http://radaronline.com/celebrity-news/duggars-praying-for-wicked-america-after-gay-marriage-legalized/
"While most of the nation spent Friday rejoicing at the Supreme Court’s decision that the right to marry extends to gay couples nationwide, the Duggars were busy praying for God to grant forgiveness to sinners. In a post to the family Facebook page, they quoted a biblical passage saying, “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”"
Seriously, is TLC really going to give these hateful bigots their show back so they can resume their bully pulpit?
Sleepless In Seattle said... 171
Thanks for the reply. I might go see it. Do they say much about Brian's second wife? Many years ago I used to know someone by that name when I lived in So. Calif.
Vanessa said... 148
Oh, c'mon! It was funny! Don't be mad! Don't be a baby!"
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I married into a family for whom teasing and joking is a blood sport and as a result I am fairly quick to spot the passive aggressive nature of teasing.
As you said Vanessa, they make it seem that your response and reaction is your fault and not theirs if you find their teasing to be crossing boundaries. A lot of teasing is meant to hurt, to denigrate or diminish. Kate's " joke " was meant to make the kids feel left out or abandoned once again so that she could laugh at their reactions. She is sick.
Looking for some suggestions from this helpful group. I am going to San Francisco for a week in August with my 17 year old son. The tentative plan is to spend about half the time in the city and half the time renting a car and driving in the general area of the Redwoods, which I have always wanted to see. So, suggestions of what to see in the city over those few days (especially anything related to the Grateful Dead-my son is a huge fan), as well as what's the coolest place to view the redwoods (i.e. Sequoia Nat. Park, Muir Woods, Redwoods Nat. Park, state parks, etc). Thanks-this is a great group of very helpful people.
Does anyone know what Kate is referring to in her Mexico trip: she is relaxing from that busy trip? What busy trip is she talking about. This woman does not make sense most of the time and neither do her lackey fans.
I think what that one tup girl was referring to when she said: I want to see you when I wake up in the morning, is it possible Kate takes off early in the morning, and the kids wake up to a nanny/hired help, a lot. Is it possible Kate is off to NYC, MD or just takes off to anywhere, and does not tell the kids where she is going. After all Kate did admit that she does not give any of the kids the phone number to her phone. So the kids can not bother her in whatever she is doing. Perhaps Kate is living a secret life. I really don't know how she can have so much laundry pile up, when she has 2 washers & 2 dryers, and all day 5 days a week to do the laundry. There are lots of people who have as many kids as she does and more and a lot don't have a washer & dryer and have to go to the laundromat to do the wash. And they work a full 8 hour job and sometimes 2 jobs. And Kate complains about the laundry? WTF does she do all day? Or is Kate living a secret life of some kind? Or taking off for a couple of days, and not tell anyone? Maybe a secret love vacation? JMO
I, too, wondered years ago about why TFW didn't use sunscreen on that Florida trip they took for Jon's birthday. The way I heard it then was that TFW didn't like the feel of sunscreen. We all know she ruined the trip with the sunburn.
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I also remember her saying "I love the sun, but the sun doesn't love me" in a pity type voice. What a loser.
If you watch this episode on demand every commercial break includes an ad for some flex belt which looks like the waist trainer that Kim K and Kim Zolciak have advertised to reduce their waist size. Sort of funny and ironic given K8 has no waist.
OT...
Sue_Buddy said... 180: Thanks for the reply. I might go see it. Do they say much about Brian's second wife? Many years ago I used to know someone by that name when I lived in So. Calif.
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I'm not Sleepless, but I think that I can answer that. Maybe she's sleeping!
You knew Melinda Ledbetter? Someone on twitter said that Elizabeth Banks is a dead ringer for Kate. I didn't see it in the movie. I was looking for a resemblance, but honestly she didn't remind me of Kate at all.
Yes, the movie features Melinda in a big way. In fact, I came away thinking that it could have been called "The Brian and Melinda Wilson Story," and that's all I'm going to say about that!
However, it really is a good movie and worth seeing. The actor who plays young Brian is dead-on, and Paul Giamatti in the role of Gene Landy is wonderful. The funny thing is that I know one of the guys who has a minor role in the movie. He was with Brian back then, and it was so funny seeing him now (much, much older) cast in the role of himself when he was young.
Go see it and report back! :)
Virginia Pen -- AMEN to your post (176). Excellent. Really excellent.
God has put the desire in my heart to visit Paris, so if any of y'all would like to make that happen for moi, I'll be taking donations
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..and I'd really like to go on one of those Smithsonian journeys, so if anyone has money left over after donating to Tucker's Mom, I can very quickly set up a fund me account for ME, ME, ME!
Cruisin' (#189), was the desire put in your heart? You've got
to add that religious patina to your request, or we'll think you just
want to use that money to get out of Dodge. Gotta praise the lord, sister!
RIght now I have a desire in my heart for Taco Bell, but I'm too
lazy to put my shoes on and go out.
RIght now I have a desire in my heart for Taco Bell, but I'm too
lazy to put my shoes on and go out.
June 27, 2015 at 5:56 PM
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A run South of the Border sounds good to me too, but I'd have to row a canoe to get there today!
FlimsyFlamsy, a gofundme account has just been set up for your neighborhood Taco Bell to add delivery service to their customers.
Cruisin' (#189), was the desire put in your heart? You've got
to add that religious patina to your request, or we'll think you just
want to use that money to get out of Dodge. Gotta praise the lord, sister!
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Oh, dang. In order for this to work, must one invoke a higher power? I didn't know that! I guess I just forgot to add "the calling."
Fidosmommy (#192), blessings to you, my child! You shall be
rewarded! I'm not sure how, though -- haven't gotten to that
chapter yet in the grifters manual.
All kidding aside, let me be clear that I am not denigrating
Christianity, nor people who have a sincere calling to be of
service. But when a twentysomething couple living a
celebrity lifestyle suddenly have their hands out to get a
trip funded -- when their family is loaded with a decade of
reality TV income -- I'm going to question their motives.
I'm not Sleepless, but I think that I can answer that. Maybe she's sleeping!
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Not sleeping. Just enjoying some crab-stuffed mushrooms and a Cosmo! After a few of these, though, it won't be a sleepless night.
I agree with Cruisin's anwers about the movie. It's most definitely worth the price of admission.
I see that Kate posted another cutie photo of Zorro on the back of Alexis. She won't think this is so adorable when the bird takes a chunk out of the ear of one of the kids. Kate knows nothing about bird safety and even less about kid safety. I'm just amazed that the bird has lived this long.
http://www.dpsamed.com/tummytuck-faq.cfm#4
According to this, the belly button is not left in place unless you have the mildest of tummy tucks. They recreate a belly button. I found other websites discussing how they have to be careful not to make the new belly button too perfectly circular.
If Kate's belly button is in the wrong spot, it's the doc's fault. I would ask to not have one, just to be different.
Dogsandkids;
check out terripian crossing in San Rafael; it's a Grateful Dead type of thing; thank you for this blog that I can post this
Dogs and Kids: I would say that Muir Woods is a wonderful place to visit. I'm a little biased as one of my relatives is a ranger there, but I do love to visit. Be advised, it's very popular and parking is limited. Further north is the Armstrong Woods, also a very wonderful place to visit. Your problem will be in picking from the many, many cool places to visit :) Sorry that I don't have any tips about the Grateful Dead, but I bet you could find some info online.
You are all making me laugh with your requests laid upon your heart :) I am so turned off by this young couple, begging their fans for money when they should have plenty of their own to fund their vanity trip (I read elsewhere that they plan to go to El Salvador). Dear Dillards - God helps those that help themselves, so use your own money and don't dun your fans.
However, anyone dumb enough to give money to these two .... well, I just can't feel too sorry for them. It's like the people who sent money to the guy who kept claiming the world was ending. Of course, each time, the world didn't end, but I don't believe he ever returned any of the donations.
I wonder, will Jill and Derick hand out bibles and soccer balls? Sing hymns? Or actually do something productive to help people in need? I'm pretty sure it's going to be the first two, with very little of the third.
I think it's still the middle of the night for many of you whereas it's already Sunday night here! I went to the Australian zoo today in Queensland. Even though I generally take issue with zoos I was pleasantly surprised with how well done it was. It's huge and extremely clean and the staff was just wonderful.
I got to hold a koala and feed a bunch of little kangaroos. The best part was visiting the koala hospital, which was where Kate and the kids went on the show. They were helping out a koala who was hit by a car and broke his hip, and a sea turtle who had a problem with too much air in its body which happens after a trauma like being hit by a boat.
The Irwins weren't there although we were told they often are. An Australian with our group said that he used to be a bus driver and would be there every week with groups and had befriended Steve. He said Steve was wonderful and so genuine, but that Terri was very standoffish and no one liked her. I didn't share any rumors I had read about the zoo but of his own accord he said there is a ton of tension right now between Terri and the zoo staff because of the financial problems. They feel like she's running it into the ground. Certain exhibits they have sort of let lapse once the animals have died or move away. They no longer have elephants. The main attractions are the kangaroos and koalas and the crock show. He said that moment when Steve held little Robert as a baby over a croc was incredibly hard to recover from the negative PR and that if he had to pinpoint when everything changed it would actually be that and not Steve's death.
Anyway, you can't tell the drama going on because the zoo really is well done. This is a working trip, I am working here and probably get a chance to pop onto the internet all of ten minutes a day if there even is wifi. Wifi is spotty!
I miss stopping by more often here at the blog but I know you're in good hands. G'day everyone and see ya soon!
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