Saturday, August 11, 2012

The Farmer's Wife: A rare case of when not paying a family for their work is a good thing

This week: Part Two

Realitytvkids.com will be organizing an official summer "book club" screening of The Farmer's Wife. Watch Part 2 the week of August 12, and Part 3 (link to come) the week of August 19 and discuss it as you go with all the interesting folks here. If you missed Part 1 it can be found here .

Juanita faithfully cleaned houses to make ends meet during filming.
The public was outraged when TLC disclosed in 2010 that the first time they ever set up a trust fund for a portion of the Gosselin children's earnings wasn't until November 2009, some four years after they first put the children on T.V. in May 2006. Up until then, the children had never been directly paid (Jon and Kate however have always been paid.)

Many advocacy groups for entertainers believe that reality stars, adults and children alike, should be treated as SAG members and paid fairly for their work (SAG regulations require that actors make a minimum of $4,800 per week). However some reality show productions do not pay, often because they cannot afford to.

Such was the case for filmmaker David Sutherland, the creator of The Farmer's Wife. His tight budget simply didn't allow him to give the Buschkoetters any payment for their three years of work. He even dipped into his retirement savings to fund the $1.3 million project. (Many donations from around the country however came in once the show aired.)

The result was a virtually untouched, brutally honest story of one family's struggle to make ends meet and save a marriage. The filmmaking was so intimate, the crew even once followed Juanita to a meeting with a particularly stubborn creditor as she negotiated their debt with him, successfully.



There were no "make-over" episodes or luxurious trips or other nonsense. Instead we watched a family fall down, hard, then pick themselves up, brush themselves off and figure out a way to make it on their own. If Sutherland had paid the family, it certainly would have helped them put food on the table. But would the story be as "pure"? Would we still be talking about this film fifteen years later? Probably not.

"It's tough watching it," Juanita was once quoted, "Only because it's really what life was like the last three years, really real."

Indeed, the "realest reality show" ever was not Jon and Kate. It was The Farmer's Wife.

1016 sediments (sic) from readers:

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Enough Already said...

I don't encourage or for that matter allow people to post about driving by the house, the school, whatever. A few people did that back in the day and I drove them off the blog. Zero tolerance. There are people who legitimately live very close to them. My google analytics which tells me cursory information about the traffic actually shows that I get the most traffic from Pennsylvania, followed by California and New York. I can pin point it down to the Reading area. There are in FACT many locals here who in FACT might accidentally run into her just like I accidentally have run into celebs--it happens. If those people accidentally run into Kate, they are always welcome to post about it and they have.

No one has talked about actively stalking here because I don't allow it, so that's a complete fabrication on your part.

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You just acknowledged in the prior paragraph that some people here did just that and you no longer allow it, so don't accuse me of lying about something you admitted happened. Thank you.

Once a Viewer said...

I think her bestie tweets about Cara and Mady aren't completely true. If they are, the kids are not being socialized properly, being coped up with mom all the time. Also, I hope they are not as involved in tup care as Kate makes out.

oh, btw I read an an article about names and spellings- it said it is not in the best interest of the child to spell a common name in a 'unique' way- it annoys teachers and makes the kids have to correct adults. Aaden? Mady with one d? Collin two l's ?( some spell it that way but it's rarer than one l) Just passing this on. ;)

PatK said...

Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 195
IF she is on the cruise, and I'll believe it when I see it, I think Kate just topped her own self for THE SHITTIEST THING SHE HAS EVER, EVER DONE.

Also if she is on the cruise I will be CONVINCED that CJ knew that Kate needed a minimum number of takers, intentionally drove people off so she could have Kate all to herself. I find it suspicious CJ didn't cancel when Kate did when most other sheeple did.

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Exactly! However, if she IS on the cruise, I seriously doubt she would have taken all eight kids--especially after having just spent an entire week with them at "the beach". Definitely NOT Kate's M.O. regarding the kids.

It will be interesting to see what shakes out with this.

AuntieAnn said...

I still don't know how to pronounce Joaquin Phoenix.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

Enough your horrible attitude is not fun. This is a fun blog. Join the fun or go away.

You act like it happens all the time here. It happened YEARS ago and has never been allowed again. You're intentionally picking on people and being irritating. Now cheer up, have a rumspringa, or LEAVE.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

Juanita so patiently tried to convince Darrel that he shouldn't care what anyone else thinks, they knew they were pulling themselves out of the hole and that was all that mattered.

That was another thing I really liked about that film. Without any histrionics, elbowing her husband in the ribs or rolling her eyes and playing to the camera, she'd just quietly come up with a profundity like telling Darrel that they were just as valuable as anyone else in the world. My eyes were damp more than once watching the Farmer's Wife.

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I thought that was so beautiful the way she helped sort of calm Darrel down with her common sense and wisdom. I still can't get over how young she was.

I also thought the way she talked to the creditor was so patient and respectful. It wasn't, you're the last hold out here you better do this or else, which was Darrel's approach. It was, I completely understand your situation, we have people that haven't paid us before too. A little understanding goes so far in getting what you want.

Tweet-le De Tweet-le DUMB said...

My name is spelled differently than most people spell it. I survived quite well. I imagine my teachers got over it. I never sensed any were annoyed with the way it was spelled.

readerlady said...

Other words/phrases KK has added to the lexicon:

Dustilies
I have the gift of gab.
Masterminding

Aggiemom -- I think we also need to bring:

Keurig Coffee Machine
Coffeemate (Fat Free Only)
Sammynella chicken
Sheets that haven't been washed for 2 weeks
Organic milk, but only if it's on sale
Coupons
Bella Bars

Tomatoes and Berks (Kate's Country) -- I always read your posts, and enjoy them. I read most everyone's posts. If I'm behind and in a hurry, I may skim, but there are so many smart, witty, insightful and caring posters here, and I don't want to miss what anyone has to add to the discussion.

I have both the Nook and the Kindle apps downloaded on my laptop and the Kindle app on my iphone. I really, really like to read, LOL. NJGal -- I have several hundred books downloaded on my Kindle and about that many in my archives, too. Most of them have been freebies. Usually, if it's free and sounds even remotely interesting, I download it. Doesn't cost me anything and I can always delete it if it's garbage. I've discovered some very good indy authors that way.

Kate is a twit said...

AuntieAnn said... 5
I still don't know how to pronounce Joaquin Phoenix.
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wah-KEEN FEE-nix

TLC stinks said...

Twazzup is going crazy about the cruise tweet. I totally think the girl heard from someone, who was unaware Kate's cruise was cancelled, that Kate and kids are on the ship. This whole thing is just nuts. Kate is home masterminding.

As far as the NC Denny tweet, yes it is entirely possible the kid just heard about Kate being there from someone who works there but did not actually see her. It makes more sense that they were in NC on the way home yesterday. There is no way they could have made it from NC to PA so quickly this a.m. but I do believe the kid's tweet.

Can't explain the issue of the missing PA sticker on the windshield. If the Mercedes BBB has PA tag, then she should have the sticker. I am not familiar with PA DMV but I know in VA you have to have an inspection sticker on the center windshield. Perhaps the windshield was recently replaced?

wayward said...

Hello!

Just letting ya'll know that I am at the BEACH and we are having a blast at the BEACH and we have made 12.71 memories so far. The kid who only made the .71 of a memory is still in time out. I told those kids and their tagalong friends that we WILL be making a several quality lifelong memories (not mediocre ones) whether they like it or not. There will be a quiz at a later date on the memories.

I will be posting my dinner menu every day (no I won't) so I can properly express what an expert I am in preparing organic BEACH foods. I only have 5 kids here, so I gots to hit up the BEACH wine & spirits store to find a wine with 5 in the name. I will also be combing Photostock later to find a random gorgeous BEACH picture that I will pass off as my own, putting an end to any of your doubts that I am not a true BEACH goddess. Toodles!!!!!

Once a Viewer said...

readerlady said... 9

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Right! How could we forget those gems?

and also-

*I am famous for...
*Everyone knows I'm organized....
*Attacking (as in a task, or a whole day!)
*Water-ish
*Hither, thither & yon (K can't take credit, but I haven't heard that since reading the Brothers Grimm as I posted once before!)
*Lordy Be
*vomitous

Audible Click said...

Enough Already said..

BTW, you may not have been to her house or followed her, but you cannot say the same for everyone on this blog since some folks have discussed doing exactly that.
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That's a rather bold assertion, perhaps you could provide a link/links to those posts.

Once a Viewer said...

FW: Sometimes Juanita seemed scared to voice her opinions to Darrel- her voice would get almost inaudible or go up a few octaves. This was when he was in a temper, such as fixing the dryer. She was brave to try and to stick it out for the kids and for D and herself but I guess eventually something gave and they separated. Sad, after all the work put into the marriage , farm and family. Does either have more kids, does anyone know? I tend to think not but idk...

Rhymes with Witch said...

Author alert: Laura Lippman - Baltimore based PI series.

Jackie uhO said...

IF she is on the cruise, and I'll believe it when I see it, I think Kate just topped her own self for THE SHITTIEST THING SHE HAS EVER, EVER DONE.
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Worse than the years of abuse she has done to her kids?!

Moose Mania said...

Moose I would love to work with (walk all over) Cindy! Bring it on!

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Oh, sheet, admin! I thought you would say that even if hell froze over, you wouldn't work with that trust fund baby.

I guess now I have to cross my fingers that Kate really IS on that cruise.

Kate is Krazy said...

It is funny no further tweets from Kate. You'd thin she would be tweeting away, back at home IF she's there. I don't really think she's on the cruise, but we don''t have confirmation either way yet...mystery.Yes,it's kind of fun to guess what will happen next.

TLC stinks said...

Finally, reason has taken over on Twazzup. The original RT person concedes it was just probably some random tweet from a kid who heard Kate was onboard. Guess everyone did not get the word that Kate couldn't draw a crowd and her cruise was cancelled. Darn, I kind of wished it was true. Now tomorrow we get to hear how exhaustish the drive was.

Rhymes with Witch said...

We don't need the coupons. 9

We can all just go to www.mommysavers.com.

And does anyone else remember a great poster who went by the name oof Dustilies?

Tweet-le De Tweet-le DUMB said...

I'm convinced that the girl tweeting about Kate on the cruise was merely repeating what her grandparents said. Grandparents probably didn't know Kate had cancelled because they didn't signed up for her extras so wouldn't have received email about cancellation. I don't think the girl SAW her on the ship.

There sure was a twitter flurry there for a while. I suppose that will be a huge boost for Kate's already over-inflated ego.

As far as the Denny's sighting he could have heard about it, or worked the night shift and tweeted when he got home, or they ate extra early.

Kate is a twit said...

Another one to add to the list, although I cringe everytime I see her use it:

"littles"

Moose Mania said...

I'm convinced that the girl tweeting about Kate on the cruise was merely repeating what her grandparents said. Grandparents probably didn't know Kate had cancelled because they didn't signed up for her extras so wouldn't have received email about cancellation. I don't think the girl SAW her on the ship.

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That, as Mr. Spock would say, is the most logical explanation I've heard!

Jackie uhO said...

What bugged me about the names wasn't the spelling but that they didn't group together well. Hannah and Leah are biblical names, but Alexis isn't and sticks out. Collin and Aaden are celtic but Joel isn't

mama mia said...

I went a googling on Kate and stumbled upon the most bizarre link. A woman named Ann E Scott uses her Facebook account to comment on Kate stories, and if you google it, it comes up for all to read. Right now she and her friends are having a 53 comment exchange about Kate cause they apparently live in Reading, have seen her, hear about her, know people who dated her, etc. Before you get too happy I should also mention they tend to be talking about topics introduced here, like Robert Hoffman's book, Casey Anthony's trial, and they don't really give out anything that hasn't appeared elsewhere on the internet. Still, it is funny to me how many people claim they do know Kate.

Kate is a twit said...

I feel sorry for the girl who made that tweet. A lot of people on twitter were making remarks about Kate being on the cruise and included her in their tweets. They could have just as well left her out of their discussion.

Moose Mania said...

Right! How could we forget those gems?

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"Consider the source" (a phrase that Kate claims that she invented)...

Enough Already said...

Audible Click said... 14

That's a rather bold assertion, perhaps you could provide a link/links to those posts.
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Well, since you asked...here's one for you. I don't have the time to do more than the five minute search it took me to find this, but since you wanted me to back up my "bold assertion" and I know I'm not a liar, I'm happy to comply...

BerksPa said... 107

Here's the story:
Came of the highway on my exit (we've moved so now I have a different route to get home) and saw the big Blue van heading to the 'bus stop'. It looked like the nanny was driving, so I figured I'd just see if it was just to see if the jellus haters or the sheeple were right about who takes the kids to the bus.
I parked a ways away in the parking lot but close enough to observe and saw a short blonde woman, with her hair up in bun, sweatshirt, etc. NO paparazzi...and it looked like the 'look-a-like' nanny...

November 9, 2010 5:25 AM

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

You pulled a comment from nearly three years ago. As I said, that kind of thing isn't allowed anymore. What is your point? When is the last time that person ever mentioned doing that again? MOVE ON.

aggiemom09121416 said...

Kate's usually twitter silent when the kids are with their dad....maybe they went to his house mid-morning.
She spent a week with the kiddos, now it's his turn?

Enough Already said...

Nearly three years ago? Uh, November 2010 is less than two years ago. And you say that Kate exaggerates?!?

I was asked by one of your posters to back up my claim and I did. That was my point.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

Also how creepy is it you found that comment. Good grief. You went back all that way just to prove your stupid POINTLESS point??? There's like half a million comments on here over the years and you found what you were looking for--CREEPY. Can you just go away now, now I'm all creeped out.

Tweet-le De Tweet-le DUMB said...

That, as Mr. Spock would say, is the most logical explanation I've heard!
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Thanks, and I'm sticking to it. :)

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

Sorry I meant nearly two years ago not three. Thought it was 2009. Same different, two years, three years, a LONG ASS TIME AGO.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

And you call us obsessed. You proved a completely moot point since that kind of thing isn't allowed anymore. I'm not even sure that's the same Berks, if it is, she's a nice poster here who doesn't cause trouble and certainly hasn't mentioned doing anything like that since.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

Well I'll work with Cindy on the condition I'm her superior so I can fire her trust fund booty the second she f-'s something up. Which I expect wouldn't take long.

Anonymous said...

Enough Already.... I think we have had enough already of your sh** stirring here. Obviously your only purpose here is to get things riled up. This is a fun blog where we come to share ideas and act silly. Move along. Find a place where you can read all the lovely things Kate says and does. Leave us alone.

Carezee

Enough Already said...

Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 33
Also how creepy is it you found that comment. Good grief. You went back all that way just to prove your stupid POINTLESS point??? There's like half a million comments on here over the years and you found what you were looking for--CREEPY. Can you just go away now, now I'm all creeped out.

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It took five minutes using Google advanced search. (Dare I say less time than it took someone to Google dashboard images?!?) Genuinely sorry it creeped you out, but it's really not creepy at all.

Fools In Love said...

Enough said -- I don't have the time to do more than the five minute search it took me to find this,

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Why not? You've been here all day making accusations. Why stop now?

Anonymous said...

(This is Remona)
aggiemom09121416 said... 31
''Kate's usually twitter silent when the kids are with their dad....maybe they went to his house mid-morning. She spent a week with the kiddos, now it's his turn?''
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I think you're right. She tweeted all the time she had the kids, tweeted when she got home, and then stopped. We all know that she rarely tweets when the kids are gone...so they're probably with Jon, and she's at home alone...NOT on the ship with the kids or she would be tweeting all about that!!
Remona

Wowser said...

Ok...just throwing an idea in the mix regarding the BBB...my daughter lives down south and when my hubby and I drive down, we always rent a car with points earned from other travels. It saves on the mileage and wear and tear on our own cars.....do you think Kate rented a BBB and that's why there was not a sticker from PA on it?

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

Now I'm thoroughly amused Enough. You are all bent out of shape about someone taking notice of a dashboard, yet you are searching through half a million comments on Google? Which is more obsessive really?

Is it me or is this the pot calling the kettle black?

Why don't we call a truce and you GO now.

Over In Kate's County said...

And you call us obsessed. You proved a completely moot point since that kind of thing isn't allowed anymore. I'm not even sure that's the same Berks, if it is, she's a nice poster here who doesn't cause trouble and certainly hasn't mentioned doing anything like that since.

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Before today, I was Over in Berks, never BerksPA. I have never stalked Kate and wouldn't want to even if someone paid me to do it. That was not my post, nor do I know whose post it was.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

Berks, I wasn't sure that was you. I don't recall it. Which proves my point that those who DID do that kind of nonsense were driven off the blog.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

Also might I add, five minutes is a LONG internet search, relatively speaking. if something doesn't pop up for me on google right away I move on or ask the folks here. Five minutes? That's an eternity in internet land.

#creepy

Anonymous said...

Dwindle.... I had posted yesterday and some how it got lost in the shuffle some how. My posts seem to disappear. Anyway if this one makes it. Congratulations to your Hunny Bunny. I know how it is to have your husband lose their job through no fault of their own. I am just so happy that yours found one so quickly. Hugs all around in Dwindle's house.

Carezee

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

I don't think they have more kids but I couldn't say for sure. There are some vacation photos of Juanita and the girls and no other kids. If she had more kids I would think she would bring them.

There's an open Facebook photo of Darrel with a baby but his wife is at least in her 50's so it's not theirs.

I think sometimes it's good to put all that effort into the marriage even if you still get divorced, because then you can divorce with confidence knowing you gave it your absolute all. I've never been divorced, but I think it helps psychologically to know you've done your best. I've always wondered how the children might feel someday about the Gosselin divorce given that it doesn't exactly come across as a couple really trying to make it work. Kate threw in the towel on that one without even so much as trying to do more than a little therapy.

Rhymes with Witch said...

Enough 39

Homeless sheeple #BORING.

fidosmommy said...

Yeah, I've about had enough of Enough Already.

Wowser said...

Admin...please throw a bone under the bridge to make the little troll run away. The conversation with this twit are getting annoying...she has that in common with Kate at least. Please make it go bye bye..

emschick1128 said...

I can't wait for the update Tweet from Kate about how she spent all day doing 25 loads of laundry, went out and bought $700.00 worth of groceries and drank 12 cups of coffee and is completely exhausted. All of which of course will be the gospel truth.

Audible Click said...

Enough Already said... 29
Audible Click said... 14

That's a rather bold assertion, perhaps you could provide a link/links to those posts.
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Well, since you asked...here's one for you. I don't have the time to do more than the five minute search it took me to find this, but since you wanted me to back up my "bold assertion" and I know I'm not a liar, I'm happy to comply...
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Holy post necromancy! I've got to hand it to you, Enough, you found a two year old post and slapped on the ass and made it sing. Now, maybe you can take your snotty attitude and find someplace that will truly appreciate your thinly veiled sarcasm. Door, butt, bye.

Cruisin Just As Fast As She Can Now said...

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@acemme @biblicabibs @gokingdaddy @okayyungblood @kateplusmy8 Phone service & internet is available if you're willing to pay a premium

Internet service on a ship is very expensive. Cell phone service is not always available, depending upon the location of the ship. I remember never getting reception around Cuba and figured Fidel was just playing around with us. I also remember many times that there was no internet for days because of problems with service aboard the ship.

Whatever is CJ going to do?

NJGal51 said...

This Little Piggy Went To The Liquor Store by A.K. Turner is a free download for kindle today. Very funny in an Erma Bombeck way.

Cruisin Just As Fast As She Can Now said...

Post 52: I can't wait for the update Tweet from Kate about how she spent all day doing 25 loads of laundry, went out and bought $700.00 worth of groceries and drank 12 cups of coffee and is completely exhausted.

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Don't forget the gallon of non-fat Coffee Mate. You gotta keep on grifting!

Jane said...

Hope someone asks her about Shoka. I don't have a good feeling about this.

Tweet-le De Tweet-le DUMB said...

Jane said... 58
Hope someone asks her about Shoka. I don't have a good feeling about this.
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People have asked on Twitter, including Milo. No answer. If he's, heaven forbid, passed on or was given away, I don't think Kate will admit to it.

Let's throw tomatoes said...

Enough Already was here all afternoon ! Before I went to the mall I asked her to apologize for making untrue accusations. That we are stalkers and so forth! Yea, I live in California and I tell my hubby" hey, babe I'll be back, I'm going to go stalk Kate in PA, I will be back in about 10 days! Got a couple of dollars for gas??
What mentality!

I hope Shoka is okay. Poor beautiful dog!

Fools In Love said...

"2 haters are UNEMPLOYED because of CJ and some IgnorentWarthogs. But enough is sad because a local sees Kate and posts about it?
Wow."

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Chloe, I think admin reminded us recently not to get into a discussion about the Twitter war between the haters and sheeple and who is doing what to whom.

Tweet-le De Tweet-le DUMB said...

Patricia Chow ‏@PatriciaChow1
@Kateplusmy8 Bet Shoka is glad to see you all!)

Kate Gosselin ‏@Kateplusmy8
@PatriciaChow1 yes!!!! Kids didn't stop asking about him and so glad to be reunited! :)

Jo said...

I haven't read all the way back but I stopped at #48 about Daryl maybe having more kids with his new wife? It looks like his new wife has two daughters and I just assumed that the baby that was pictured was her granddaughter. Maybe I'm wrong.

fidosmommy said...

Wow. Emily, the girl whose birthday Kate ignored despite the repeated requests for a HB
is telling Kate to look in her mailbox for a package from her. That's right. Ignore your tweeties and get a reward. Why not?

Wowser said...

Wondering about Shoka? Wondering where she is?!?! Wonder if she has the kid?!?!? BAMMM! There's your answer! Read here much Kate! Lol

Smoochie said...

If the rumours are true and they were in Alabama, got home at 10:30 am, it sounds to me as if they drove thru the night. Would be about 18 hours drive time and we've done it that way, as it's easier for the kids if you drive a good part of the distance while their sleeping. So they very well could have stopped @ Dennys very early in the morning.

I know when we drove south, when the kids were younger, we stopped for 'breakfast' at about 4am as they had been sleeping since 8pm the previous night. We ate, the adults freshened up and let the kids run around in the park for about an hour to let off some steam and resumed our drive.

Also would account for twitter silence since the initial check in. Unpacked, had a nap, now up and raring to go!

Kate is a twit said...

fidosmommy said... 64

That's not the Emily whose birthday Kate ignored. This Emily(EmCr68) is the one who met Kate in CT.

The other Emily-the birthday girl-is emilykateplus 8.

Ex Nurse said...

Those 3 little girls on FW sure are strange , huh? When Juanita left for a few days, they didn't want hear anything about her trip--they wanted to show her what they were doing.  S

I hope that some of Kate's loverz are watching along with us because a picture IS worth a thousand words. This is how all childen are--their world revolves around themselves, not their self-obsessed mother! Don't take my word for it, watch it for yourselves...

Start @ 12:49

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=764zRao14sI&feature=youtube_gdata_player 

Heide said...

You know, the sheeple can come here and accuse us of stalking, and find a post where a local person thought they saw Kate, etc., but they still don't get the big picture issue that Kate is a narcissist bitch that put herself in the public eye and we don't like what we saw.

They can argue over little points here and there but that doesn't negate the fact that we watched Kate and saw that she is a terrible mother. And we didn't like it and found a place to come complain about her. All the sheeple nit-picking in the world won't change that.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

ALERT EVERYONE....There will be PRIZES at the August 15th party. As Kate would say, no lie.

Rumspringas up!

Tweet-le De Tweet-le DUMB said...

Well, I'm NOT going to stand around Wal-Mart with a poster!! Someone else can win first place. ;)

NJGal51 said...

Kate really is amazing as she's a day ahead of the rest of us. The "girl time" picture she posted is dated 13 August! Is PA suddenly in a different time zone?

SeeSaw said...

Um, Admin, when Kate says "No Lie!!" it usually is exactly that: a lie.
Nevertheless, I'm getting out my orange paint and bleach in case it's a Come-As-Kate costume contest.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

Those 3 little girls on FW sure are strange , huh? When Juanita left for a few days, they didn't want hear anything about her trip--they wanted to show her what they were doing. S

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I remember that part and was going to comment about it as such a contrast to how Kate acts when she gets back from trips, notably her deep sea fishing trip. It was all look what MOMMY did. Meanwhile little Collin just wanted her to see some hermit crab he caught or something but does she care, of course not.

Juanita was at her sister's baby shower as I recall, 5 hours a way. It was a perfect example about how normal kids that age don't give a crap what you are doing. These girls don't care about some baby shower or asking Juanita how it was. They wanted Mommy to quick, come see what WE did while you were gone! And it did not escape my notice that Juanita encouraged this, asked them how THEY were, what THEY did. And never mentioned the baby shower until Darrel asked.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

SeeSaw it will likely just be a raffle no special skills involved, however I can't promise that if you come in a great costume I won't pull a Red ala Shawshank Redemption and pick all my favorites as the winners.

AuntieAnn said...

Kate is a twit said... 10
AuntieAnn said... 5
I still don't know how to pronounce Joaquin Phoenix.
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wah-KEEN FEE-nix
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Thank you Kate is a twit. Auntie Ann is a twit for being unable to pronounce that. (well, I know how to pronounce Phoenix, but not Joaquin) Joaquin is not very common. Of course, neither is River for a given name.

Fleecing The Sheeple said...

Yeah, percieved slights from Kate to her gullible fans are much more important than people who have actually been hurt and affected by this stuff.

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I think the point is that this is NOT the blog to get into discussions that involve the sheeple and the haters since all of that takes place on Twitter and elsewhere, and there is no proof what was done, nor by whom. It would be opening up a whole can of worms. I think that if anyone is interested enough to get caught up in that mud-slinging between those two groups, there are other places where they can read about it. It has nothing to do with whether perceived slights take precedence over anyone who ALLEGEDLY has been hurt, threatened, fired, stalked or abused by sheeple or haters.

Wowser said...

Does Kate EVER do the right thing? Some teen sends her a "gift in the mail" and instead if Kate saying "awww so sweet..thanks for thinking of me bit I am a millionairess and I have a conscience so please don't send me things". Hell no! She's Kate the Great Grifter Girl! She says "awwwww a gift for ME?!? Sweet girl...keep sending more" (the last part she was just thinking) snark

Dmasy said...

OT. I am using this blog as an entertaining break from my scheduled activity this afternoon. Thanks all.

I will turn 65 in September. For months I have been receiving medical/Medicare coverage info in the mail. I just tossed all of it in a drawer for a "study" day. Couldn't put it off much longer.

Paperwork that Kate would bemoan -- a pile 4" high.

I am reading and re-reading my decisions and options. It is a lot for an OLD lady to absorb!

My admiration for any of you who have preceded me in this effort.

(You know, since we are mostly retired and disabled on this blog...)

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

@EmCr68 will do... Oh a package? So exciting! Sweet girl! 9 minutes ago

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Forgive me, but it is so f-ing unethical to accept gifts from TEENS. Kate has money, she just went on a nice beach vacation, we know she is loaded. Tell these teens to donate to a real cause or open a college account. Do the right thing for ONCE.

Dmasy said...

Administrator, thanks! Prizes! Well, this is gonna' be another great party.

I will come with my new Medicare card taped to my breast pocket...OK?

AuntieAnn said...

I think we can safely say Juanita and Kate are polar opposites.

Juanita is a rose. Kate is stinkweed.

AuntieAnn said...

Girl time! So fun! http://t.co/FNpJzLKd 49 minutes ago
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I think Kate's employment worries are over. She can get herself a job as an extra on The Walking Dead.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

I will come with my new Medicare card taped to my breast pocket...OK?

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Oh are you going as retired or disabled? Not that there's anything wrong with that.

Sherry Baby said...

Dmasy said -- "(You know, since we are mostly retired and disabled on this blog...)"

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And wear muumuus, white knee socks and oxfords (or was it Dr Scholls sandals?)...

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

By the way to the elusive Anonymous you are NOT eligible for the prizes so you better pick a name and pick one quick if you want your fair shot at it.

Wowser said...

Hey Kate...at least orange and green go together! Lol. She's even a poser with guacamole on her face! Chip faced dawn of the dead!

AuntieAnn said...

Forgive me, but it is so f-ing unethical to accept gifts from TEENS.

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What has she ever done that WAS ethical? Starting with scamming the churches right up until today I can't think of one thing she's done that has shown she's an honest person. If anyone else can I'm open to reading them. I say that without snark.

Anyone?
Beuller?

Sherry Baby said...

@deannatweeting lol! We had so much fun, didn't we? So worth allllll the driving :) thanks again! XO! about an hour ago

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Deanna is such a poser. She could have called her and thanked her, but she wanted to make sure that everyone knew that she was there. A true hanger-on-er! I guess it's how she's making her place in a D-listed celebrity world.

Once a Viewer said...

Who is the mystery person doing masks with 'the girls?'

http://img.ly/lX4M

Once a Viewer said...

oh..is it Deanna?

Parent In Lancaster County said...

Is August 13 in PA? Darn it! I missed a car appointment today!

Sherry Baby said...

oh..is it Deanna?

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If she's there, why would she tweet Kate? Deanna tweeted Kate an hour ago, and Kate posted the pic an hour ago.

Dmasy said...

Sherry Baby, I like my white socks mostly with Crocks. Would that be OK?

AuntieAnn said...

Maybe Kate's sister. She gets along with one of them doesn't she?

AuntieAnn said...

Dmasy said... 95

Sherry Baby, I like my white socks mostly with Crocks. Would that be OK?
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HAHA!
Dmasy - You must put your hair in rollers and have a cigarette dangling out of the side of your mouth to complete the picture.

You really want that prize don't you? lol.

Rhymes with Witch said...

And wear muumuus, white knee socks and oxfords (or was it Dr Scholls
sandals?) 86

Oh Sherry Baby, I think we are all supposed to wear crocs.

Anonymous said...

I can't find it, ok I'm too lazy, but to the person that was thinking about a new drink to make for their bar I have a suggestion. Instead of Jagermeister, which I am a fan of, there is also Barenjager. It has a honey taste to it so a little less of the medicinal taste of Jagermeister. I'll take 3 of each for taste testing purposes of course!

Still so sick of kate and her being unable to tell one truth!

As far as 50/50 custody a LITTLE pretty butterfly told me that the kids requested more time with Jon in a private hearing with the Judge ALLEGEDLY. You can delete that if you consider it insider info Admin but it made sense to me.

Tweet-le De Tweet-le DUMB said...

The picture is Deanna. Deanna went with Kate/kids on vacation.

Kate's tweeted picture of kids all wearing a Lorax t-shirt. They were give aways at the coupon convention...Kate takes SIX!!

http://img.ly/lXaO

Once a Viewer said...

I thought maybe a pic from their vacay?

Sherry Baby said...

Crocs! That's what it was! What color are they, Dmasy?

I think it's funny that Kate's tweeting these pictures to show that she is at home (not on the cruise) and stressing AT HOME...

@EmCr68 awwww I knew it! Would love to be sitting there eating ice cream with you! We are having waffle comes at home tonight, ironically!

Why are the dates showing up as August 13? Anyone know how this happens?

Permanent Name said...

Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 85

... Not that there's anything wrong with that.
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Seinfeld, my MAN! Remember when they all kept saying 'not that there's anything wrong with that'........ and you have to say it with the proper intonation and end lilt along with the correct non-judgemental facial expression.

LOL. It has become a common saying around here. I bet you can tell I LOVED the Seinfeld show...

Jerry, George, Elaine, Kramer, Newmannnnnnnnn...

When I'm channel surfing I tend to stop when reruns are on...

Dmasy said...

Oops...I gave away my fashion ignorance by mis-spelling crocs!

Sherry, I don't smoke. Would a twist of red licorice dangling from my mouth work as well? Pink foam rollers?

pink slime said...

Anonymous, 99..if true that the kids want to spend more time with John then it will be interesting when they are older and start to talk about what it was like living with their mom.

Permanent Name said...

Anon 99,

Excellent! I totally would believe that. It has the sweet smell of LOGIC!

Oops, it sounds like the bigs and littles are beginning to revolt just a bit.

Good for them for speaking their minds and not buckling under threat of severeness.

Kate is a twit said...

So again they're sitting on the floor, on a blanket because they're having ice cream, ready to watch a movie-apparently this time in living room, not in the family room.

What I'd like to know is what the heck is that on the chair in the right side of the picture?

Anyone?

Dmasy said...

Sherry, I will match my Croc color to my favorite floral muumuu ... and I might really dress up the outfit with my matching shell necklace and bracelet set purchased while on some BEACH vacation.

Dmasy said...

Kate is a Twit....I don't know what is on the chair. But, I certainly did notice the infamous globe.

Sherry Baby said...

Oh Sherry Baby, I think we are all supposed to wear crocs.

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I don't have crocs, but I do have a coupon for the Target brand. Would that be acceptable, even if I didn't get the coupon from CC?

My muumuu is pink and orange. Would orange crocs be too harsh with white knee socks? I'll be wearing pink sponge curlers in my hair.

I just had a flash of my mother wrapping her hair in spoolies at night. Anyone remember those?

AuntieAnn said...

What's a spoolie?

My mother wrapped her hair in toilet paper to keep her french bun in place.

There's a birth control method Catholics should consider.

Sherry Baby said...

Dmasy - You must put your hair in rollers and have a cigarette dangling out of the side of your mouth to complete the picture.

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You must also sit on the bar stool with your legs spread wide apart!

I keep seeing Sharon Stone on the Roseanne episode when Becky and Mark moved into the trailer!

What's Next? said...

I would like to bring a plate of mini banana nut bread loaves that I found wrapped in cellophane on my neighbor's trash dumpster. I was also thinking in honor of Honey Boo Boo, Kate plus 8's replacement I would bring a Costco size mega jug of cheese puffs. I think they would wash down nicely with some Rumspringa.

Pity Party said...

It is a kangaroo pelt. It is usually draped over the back of the chair. You can see the tail. I twitter crowd called that a while back.

Sherry Baby said...

What's a spoolie?

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They were little pink round plastic things. They looked like an intra-uterine birth control device. You wrapped your hair around them and the top flipped down and snapped them into place. I have no idea how anyone slept with those things all over the head. It had to be torture.

Jane said...

Kate is a twit said... 107
So again they're sitting on the floor, on a blanket because they're having ice cream, ready to watch a movie-apparently this time in living room, not in the family room.

What I'd like to know is what the heck is that on the chair in the right side of the picture?

Anyone?

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A different pic of the 'object' on the chair was posted a few months back and it was said to be a kangaroo pelt. Just what every home needs - the height of classy decor!

Parent In Lancaster County said...

I'd like to know why Kate's photos are dated August 13. If PA changed time zones, we weren't informed so that I can make the necessary adjustments? Could this be the Twilight Zone?

Dmasy said...

Auntie Ann...my sides are hurting. Your mind is funny and quirky and just tickles me.

My Catholic mother did the same toilet paper trick after a beauty parlor visit, but she had 7 children. So...

What's Next? said...

Now as to what I will wear, hmmm, I'm thinking a tube top with some silky black booty shorts and a pair of black, high heel gladiator shoes. I know Kate wore a halter top, but I just feel a tube top is so much more classier. Oh, and chewing gum for everyone. Just don't let it get on your socks or I will have to throw them away cause if you get gum on your clothes you're ruined.

Resident said...

I just had a flash of my mother wrapping her hair in spoolies at night. Anyone remember those?
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My second grade picture showed me with my hair in an awesome "flip" thanks to spoolies. My mom used to sit me on the floor with a comb and a bowl of water to wet my hair, then up go the spoolies. What a memory. Thanks, and can't wait for the party on the 15th...prizes hmmmm???

Ex Nurse said...

Admin said...
I think sometimes it's good to put all that effort into the marriage even if you still get divorced, because then you can divorce with confidence knowing you gave it your absolute all.
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I've been married for 32 years. After witnessing some very toxic divorces, I believe that a divorce that involves children actually requires a healthier relationship than in a marriage. Mitigating the additional trauma of the breakup of the family, radical changes in daily life, additional financial stress, dealing with new relationships, etc. requires that the divorced couple be respectful and able to communicate with each other. Exhibit A is the Gosselin family. It is ciminal that Kate was unwilling to seek help with their marital problems and expect Jon's wishes to withdraw fom the public eye.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

Wasn't Deana in Kate's Night Out? That chick looks nothing like the chick I remember.

What's Next? said...

Parent In Lancaster County said... 117
I'd like to know why Kate's photos are dated August 13. If PA changed time zones, we weren't informed so that I can make the necessary adjustments? Could this be the Twilight Zone?

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Could meteor showers have anything to do with it? Yeah, that's it meteor showers.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

I'm sure Pam Andersen approves of that kangaroo pelt.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

As far as 50/50 custody a LITTLE pretty butterfly told me that the kids requested more time with Jon in a private hearing with the Judge ALLEGEDLY.

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This isn't quite exactly what I was told but it's definitely pretty close. So word around town IS confirming the 50-50 custody, huh?

I Heart "Enough Already" said...

It's amusing to me that every time someone questions the purpose of this blog, disagrees with the Kate-nitpicking, or suggests that you all are obsessed, that they are labeled as:

1. A sheeple
2. Dense (or downright stupid)
3. A Sh*t-stirrer
4. The same person, as if it is not at all possible that there are many people who feel that way (and no, I am not the same person who posted earlier today as "Enough Already")
5. Humorless
6. Disgusting (i.e. just like Kate)

It's fine if you want to have your fun. But please don't act like your main goal is to free the Gosselin children from their life of drudgery and exploitation. Change the top of the blog and the side bars, and call it what it is - a gossip blog which follows every move that Kate Gosselin makes and talks about it incessantly.

AuntieAnn said...

Dmasy said... 118
My Catholic mother did the same toilet paper trick after a beauty parlor visit, but she had 7 children. So...
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Oops. Well you know they say no method (but one) is 100% effective. She was probably gorgeous and desirable even with the toilet wrap. Yes?

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

I Heart, there you go with your horrible reading comprehension again.

Do you see the description of the blog? Go read it. Slowly. "A blog chronicling every move" Kate and Jon make.

That's exactly what you say we should say we are. "which follows every move that Kate Gosselin makes and talks about it incessantly." And yet it already does say that.

I have said for years, if you actually read here, this is a Gosselin blog. A lot of people happen to really care about the kids too and that is a topic frequently discussed. It never was the only topic and never was the sole focus of the blog. Why is it so damn important to you what is called what?

Pity Party said...

Did she ever say what movie? If I had to guess, I would say Kate Plus Eight base upon their history of watching themselves on TV all the time.

Moose Mania said...

Well I'll work with Cindy on the condition I'm her superior so I can fire her trust fund booty the second she f-'s something up. Which I expect wouldn't take long.

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She'll reveal the names and e-mails addresses of all the cruisers in no time, and then be gone. Are you sure you want to go through all the planning alone?

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

Remember in 127 Hours when Aron Ralston realizes he didn't tell anyone where he was going and is probably going to die with his arm wedged between a boulder and the rock wall, and then says..."Oops!"

That's what I think when I think about Cindy. Oh, shoot, I didn't blind CC a bunch of rabid sheeple and now they're all vetting each other? Oops!

Ex Nurse said...

Admin said...
I have said for years, if you actually read here, this is a Gosselin blog. A lot of people happen to really care about the kids too and that is a topic frequently discussed.
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I am just not capable of caring about the kids AND having a good time snarling.

For the party, I'll be in charge of caring about the G8 while eveyone else parties.

I don't drink--But I do dance and swear.

CS said...

Off topic. Does anyone know what amp; means when used in a tweet? Example: (&friends.
Kate uses it often.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

What are y'all calling the anniversary party again? I'm trying to get the post ready ahead of time in case I don't have time later.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

Ex Nurse you mean you can't care very deeply about a lot of important causes including exploited children AND have a good time? Poor thing. Okay yes you will be in charge of the ministry of stick up your butts and we'll refer any stuck up their butts to you to handle. Thanks for volunteering!

Work hard, play hard. Care hard, laugh hard. That's what I believe. The fact that I love to laugh and snark about a million different things all day long doesn't mean I don't also spend a great deal of time busting butt about things I care about too. I didn't realize laughter wasn't allowed!

CS said...

Sorry, Example: (& friends)

Kate is a twit said...

Jane said... 114

I found the other picture by scrolling through Kate's pictures. Yes, I can see now that that is the kangaroo pelt. I asked because I wondered what it was that was sticking up and now realize it's the tail draped over the back of the chair.

old picture--http://img.ly/dAdO

today's picture--http://img.ly/lXaO

Moose Mania said...

Did she ever say what movie? If I had to guess, I would say Kate Plus Eight base upon their history of watching themselves on TV all the time.

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Since all of them are wearing Lorax shirts, my guess would be Lorax.

Anonymous said...

They were in La Marque, TX. Not Alabama, NC, Florida or Delaware.

Lynn W. said...

I'm going to try to make this party. I didn't make the last one because I missed the last flight out of San Diego. Sad, I know. Anyway, I'll bring the organic popcorn and tape for the floor so we know where to sit and stand. Flourescent green so there won't be any excuses, folks!

Improbable Dreams said...

Way off topic, but PBS is doing a series of special interviews, etc. to honor Julia Child. If you know anything about her at all, you know she's different from Kate in (almost?) every way.

I thought you might enjoy reading this excerpt of a letter Paul Child wrote to his family about Julia when they were first dating. Oh, to be known & loved for character traits such as these! <3 <3 <3

"She never ‘puts on an act,’ or creates a scene. She’s direct and simple about natural functions such as defecation, urination and belching, and has no measly Mrs. Grundyisms concerning sex. She frankly likes to eat and use her senses and has an unusually keen nose. She appreciates the special local overtones of both places and people and never gravitates toward the stuffy and safe. She is unusually strong physically and marvelously healthy. She has a firm and tried character in seeing a job through and is naturally very clean and sweet at all times. She has a cheerful, gay humor with considerable gusto as well as subtlety, and appears not to be frightened easily and is therefore emotionally steady rather than hysterical when things get tough. She has a frank and warm liking for men, and no apparent bitchiness about other dames. She loves life and all its phenomena, a quality which shows to great advantage in traveling . . . She has a deep-seated charm and human warmth which I have been fascinated to see at work on people of all sorts, from the sophisticates of San Francisco to the mining and cattle folk of the Northwest. She would be poised and at ease anywhere. I should say; she tells the truth, and for the most part uses balanced rather than extravagant language. In this connection I believe that her thinking has become much more careful, logical and objective in the last two years, and I find her interesting and fun to talk to at any time. And I love her dearly."

~ from Appetite for Life: The Biography of Julia Child by Noël Riley Fitch (Doubleday, 1997).

capecodmama said...

We need to bring several different bikinis and also garbage bags to put on the counter top. And if anyone makes a mess, YOU'RE DONE.

With regard to Shoka, why doesn't she just give him to Jon. He loved both the dogs.

Moose Mania said...

Okay yes you will be in charge of the ministry of stick up your butts and we'll refer any stuck up their butts to you to handle. Thanks for volunteering!

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Just make sure you wear surgical gloves.

"What are y'all calling the anniversary party again? I'm trying to get the post ready ahead of time in case I don't have time later."

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How about "Ring Around The Rumspringa," or "Nirvana Unplugged" (freedom from the claws of TLC).

Anonymous said...

(This is Remona)
Anonymous said... 137
''They were in La Marque, TX. Not Alabama, NC, Florida or Delaware.''
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As a Texan, I can assure you that La Marque is not on a beach. It is about 15 miles to the Gulf of Mexico, and a LONG way to Pa.
Remona

Lynn W. said...

CS 131 -- the "&" is an ampersand, thus the amp tag.

For party attire, I have a Hawaiian shirt and shell necklace I got a few months ago in Hawaii. Don't have any Crocs but being on SS and re-tired I do have my beloved Clarks.

Ex-Nurse, I just took care of my 3-yr. old grandson yesterday so I'm available as backup for you.

AuntieAnn said...

Improbable Dreams - thank you for posting that. Obcviously these two people adored each other. She always said Paul was her whole life, that he helped her with everything. There is a great 6 part interview with her on Youtube which I just may watch again.

Mr. Child sounds like he was no slouch either.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3u1ljheBtY

Dmasy said...

Post 139, Re: Julia Child, "...She’s direct and simple about natural functions such as defecation, urination and belching, and has no measly Mrs. Grundyisms concerning sex."

That except could have been describing Honey BooBoo's mom, June.

I am sure that is where she and Julia part ways.

Dmasy said...

Dmasy, 145 -- Except should have been excerpt. Sorry.

NJGal51 said...

I just watched "The Birdcage" last night so I think that I might just dress like one of the "ladies" at the end of the movie and arrive at the party singing "we are family...". Kate does seem to dress like them more often than not.

fidosmommy said...

I hope her kangaroo pelt gets fleas.

Over In Kate's County said...

As a Texan, I can assure you that La Marque is not on a beach. It is about 15 miles to the Gulf of Mexico, and a LONG way to Pa.

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I've driven to that area from PA and the drive is brutal. If I recall, it's about 24 hours. If they left yesterday morning, they would have driven straight through to get home by this morning. If that's true, then the sighting at NC Dennys is wrong because you don't go through North Carolina, but rather through Knoxville and Chattanooga. You do, however go through Alabama, so possibly that sighting there was correct if they were in Texas.

Why doesn't someone just ask her what beach she went to?

Maggie said...

Kate Is A Twit: The kids are sitting in the family room not the living room. I can tell from those very ugly leather/cloth recliners (sorry, I hate the two-tone) and coffee table. I think Kate may have moved that little desk in the photo from the living room to the family room.

Her taste is just awful. What a shame she has that large beautiful home and it looks like shit. The kitchen is the exception. Of course, she didn't design it.

fidosmommy said...

How about calling the party Freedom 366 - for the number of days the kids have been camera free. (2012 is a leap year.)

CS said...

Lynn W. said... 143
CS 131 -- the "&" is an ampersand, thus the amp tag.
Thank you Lynn! I know that the & is an ampersand. What confused me was, Kate wrote "U don't have 2 but U do & it's so appreciated! GN!" Why add amp after the & ? I don't tweet. Thank you again Lynn.

Over In Kate's County said...

My mom used to sit me on the floor with a comb and a bowl of water to wet my hair, then up go the spoolies.

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I was spared all of that, but my mom would sit my older sister on the floor with a bowl of water and do her entire head in sections of bobby pins (criss-crossed) and get the same effect!

Lynn W. said...

CS, I think that happens in the translation from typed to commputer-ese and back to typed. I've seen it too and always wondered why. But I probably wouldn't understand the explanation!

Time & Time Again said...

Thank you Lynn! I know that the & is an ampersand. What confused me was, Kate wrote "U don't have 2 but U do & it's so appreciated! GN!" Why add amp after the & ? I don't tweet. Thank you again Lynn.

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Kate didn't put it in. It's some kind of Character Code and html. It does it all by itself. Try posting here with your ID, but put the & somewhere in the ID. It will post as & amp, even though you didn't add the amp. It does it on its own.

PatK said...

I remember those rubber spoolies!

fidosmommy said...

Just found something I found interesting. I was looking to see if Deanna was on Facebook to read about her. Nope. So, I just googled her name and came up with her professional website.
http://deannabella.com/filmgallery.html

Go to the button that says "stills". Move your mouse on the picture going toward the green arrow to scroll the pictures. Keep going......
Anyone look familiar? (little girl) How about the next pic?

Since this is a professional portfolio of her previous work, this leads me to believe that the kids may have even had MAKEUP while they were "playing for the cameras."

What do you think it means?

CS said...

Time & Time Again said... 155

Thank you for the explaination. When I typed & and then typed the amp after it did not show in my post. That just confused me even more. I understand now. Thank you!

Improbable Dreams said...

AuntieAnn said... 144

Thanks for the YouTube links. I adore Julia Child, and I can't wait to watch those videos. Such a treat!

Dmasy...145

LOL. Huge difference, am I right? Julia had her foibles, but she was couth. See also: humbleness, borne of hard work and innate talents.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

How is a reality show "real" when you have a makeup artist?

When will Kate get a friend who is not the paid help?

Time & Time Again said...

Thank you for the explaination. When I typed & and then typed the amp after it did not show in my post. That just confused me even more. I understand now. Thank you!

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You need to put it in your ID. Just the &. Do not type the word "amp." The word "amp" does not show up in the body of the post, but it will insert itself in your ID even when you didn't put it in there. Confusing, I know!

What's Next? said...

fidosmommy said... 157

I wonder if Deanna has to pay Kate to use those pictures of the children? Remember the whole Em Tanner incident and that was just for using the name Kate.

Sleepless In Seattle said...

Ex-Nurse said..."I don't drink--But I do dance and swear."

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At the same time?

She's come undone said...

Hey Remons, I'm in TX as well and I can promise you they were not in LaMarque. As you said, it has no beach and is a really nondescript town with not much to brag about -- apologies to anyone who lives there.

fidosmommy said...

What's Next? said... 162
fidosmommy said... 157

I wonder if Deanna has to pay Kate to use those pictures of the children? Remember the whole Em Tanner incident and that was just for using the name Kate.

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But Deanna is still graced with the title of "friend". As soon as she ticks Kate off we'll be reading about "Use pics no comp! RUDE!"

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

And Deanna will be our new hero when she tells Kate that's not how it went down and we both know it.

We'll all be getting makeup done by her.

What's Next? said...

fidosmommy said... 165
What's Next? said... 162
fidosmommy said... 157

I wonder if Deanna has to pay Kate to use those pictures of the children? Remember the whole Em Tanner incident and that was just for using the name Kate.

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But Deanna is still graced with the title of "friend". As soon as she ticks Kate off we'll be reading about "Use pics no comp! RUDE!"

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That will be also be about the time that Kate states that Deanna doesn't know how to help her which is Kate speak for "I got what I could from her and I no longer have any need for her".

jl dent said...

seeing that picture of them sitting on the blanket watching tv so close I'm wondering if they have to sit like that through whole movie or can they lay down and get relax so have to sit straight through the whole movie, probably sit straight since I sure they can't move off blanket

Ex Nurse said...

Sleepless In Seattle said... 163
Ex-Nurse said..."I don't drink--But I do dance and swear."

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At the same time?
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I'm doing both right now!

Ex Nurse said...

Admin-- I am privileged to serve as the ministry of stick up your butts. I'll get busy gathering and sharpening them first thing tomorrow moning. Lynn W--is this what you want to be backup for?

Sleepless In Seattle said...

Ex-Nurse said..."I'm doing both right now!"

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Any chance of putting it on YouTube?

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

Now that it's pretty clear Kate is home, raise your hand if you ever seriously thought for one second she was going to try to meet up with the cruisers and have lunch.

Baw-hahaha.

She reminds me of those empty promises parents who promise they'll take their kids to the baseball game or Disneyworld or even just out fishing, and it never, ever happens. You suck, Kate.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

@EmCr68 just got to the stack of mail... Wow! It's like a French Christmas! Thx 4 a little visit in a box! M&C were so excited to open! XO about an hour ago

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What does it teach kids to get a present for no reason, no reason at all?

Not only does she need to tell these teens not to spend their money on her, but she also needs to tell them to please not gift her children with presents for no reason or even for a reason, you are a STRANGER. It teaches the children nothing but to expect it. When the grifting stops you're left with spoiled, entitled kids demanding to know where their next present is.

fidosmommy said...

Isn't there only one KateKruiser left?

Didn't the kids already do the "when's our next trip" routine soon after the filming stopped?

What's Next? said...

And I think there is a little teen fan jealousy going on, too.

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

I'll call this teen #1

@Kateplusmy8 ohhh yayy! Glad you got it!! Xoxo

to which teen #2 replies

@teen#1 I hope my package from etsy comes soon so I can send it too :) if she doesnt wear it im sure one of the girls will:)

The teen girls are now vying for Kate's affection. Sad. Must not be getting attention from their own mothers so Kate has become their surrogate. Either that, or they relate to her as they would someone their own age cause Kate acts like a teen girl.

Lynn W. said...

Ex-Nurse - 170 -- my dear, if that is what help you need, I will be happy to assist. Could have used one of those yesterday with that boy! He surely is 3 and stubborn.

Sleepless In Seattle said...

admin said..."She reminds me of those empty promises parents who promise they'll take their kids to the baseball game or Disneyworld or even just out fishing, and it never, ever happens. You suck, Kate."

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It reminds me of the song, "Cat's In The Cradle." I can't listen to it when it plays on the radio...I turn it off right away.

AuntieAnn said...

Improbable Dreams - you're welcome. It's really an interesting interview.

Dmasy - It just hit me which old lady wears a muumuu and white ankle socks sometimes...it's Maxine of Shoebox Greetings fame...the one who says "if you haven't got anything nice to say, sit beside me" lol.

Jillybean said...

http://fakers.statuspeople.com/Fakers/Scores

Apparantly if you click on this, it will tell you how many followers a celebrity's twitter has are fake.

Jillybean said...

http://www.sundancechannel.com/get-to-work/

The Administrator of this site might be interested in using this here somehow (to reference what Kate could do to get a job).

It's unflinchingly real.

The first episode is on the site at the link above.

Permanent Name said...

Jillybean,

Good source! I don't have twitter account. Is anyone else going to check this out? Apparently you have to have a twitter account to find out the fakes percentage.

Permanent Name said...

Hmmmmmm, I don't drink OR dance... but I do swear occasionally when Ms. Manners is not around.

Me and George Carlin... we's tight! LOL

Can I still come to the party? I can bring pitchers of iced tea...

Sorry, I don't have any sticks. Sad face, glad face.

Permanent Name said...

It's 3:30 AM ---- who's got the glycine??????

Fleecing The Sheeple said...

It's 3:30 AM ---- who's got the glycine??????

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I don't know, but if you find some, could you pass it this way? I'm watching a Roseanne rerun. I tried watching a very boring analysis of the financial markets, but even that didn't work. Would a triple shot of Rumspringa do the job>
Of course, we could count sheeple.

Anonymous said...

Why isn't Aaden wearing his glasses in the lorax photo?

mamasan said...

In PA you do need the stickers, inspection and emission, on the windshield. A branch fell on my Focus parked in the drive. Smashed it to smithereens. The technician squared off the ragged edges of the stickers. He taped it for me to take to the dealer for replacements. BTW, I don't mind the inspection. It eases my mind about tire, lights and brake wear. The emission inspection helps keep our air cleaner.

KAT said...

I don't have twitter, but someone on twitter checked it out and said 62% of her account was fake...

Wowser said...

Wow..62% is fake?!? Surprise surprise (snark). That's just a hair under how much of her is fake. I cannot get over how she is taking and encouraging teenagers to send her crap in the mail. What a tool. Cannot wait for Roberto's book to come out!

Dmasy said...

Permanent Name and Fleecing, I ordered my glycine sticks 2 days ago. I will report on the effects. We have quite an insomniac club here!!

Barb Gilman said...

Thanks Jillybean for the faker site. Here is what it showed for Kate


@kateplusmy8 Faker Scores

Fake
16%

Inactive
46%

Good
38%

As a comparison, here is what it shows for my account.

@BarbInNebraska Faker Scores

Fake
0%

Inactive
8%

Good
92%

KAT said...

Ha...I love when she gets caught...useless though..if anyone confronts her she will just ignore them=no satisfaction..

Dmasy said...

Barb, 190 ... thanks. Interesting. Your comparison helps with perspective. Kate's life is such a tangled web of "junk".

Kate is a twit said...

For those interested, the pros and celebrities match-ups for DWTS, which was announced this morning.


Kelly Monaco and Valentin Chmerkovskiy

Emmitt Smith and Cheryl Burke

Joey Fatone and Kym Johnson

Kirstie Alley and Maksim Chmerkovskiy

Bristol Palin and Mark Ballas

Pamela Anderson and Tristan McManus

Apolo Anton Ohno and Karina Smirnoff

Gilles Marini and Peta Murgatroyd

Drew Lachey and Anna Trebunskaya

Helio Castroneves and Chelsie Hightower

Melissa Rycroft and Tony Dovolani

Shawn Johnson and Derek Hough

I'm glad to see Tony was paired up again with Melissa.
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Barb Gilman said...

Dmasy, yes, I thought I'd add my stats to make a good comparison. I've been on Twitter since May 2007, so I do have a few inactive followers. I tried to check Jon's stats but his account has been deleted. I'm glad he deleted his account!

Dmasy said...

Barb, from what I can tell many of us don't have Twitter accounts. Thanks for doing the checking.

TLC stinks said...

Ha, Ha. In the green Hulk pic, it's looks like Kate has got her "orange on" too.

I wonder if Deanna is sometimes the anonymous source those tabs use? Could Kate be using her and splitting the money? There is some reason why these two are now BFF's. Seems to me those two have a mutually beneficial relationship. I agree, why the public tweet about the beach vacay? I would think a makeup artist to celebs would keep things entirely professional. Something in their relationship is odd.

KAT said...

If 46% show inactive..why does it still count as followers??

Barb Gilman said...

Next I checked the site that tells you how often do you tweet.

Kate's stats: Whoa, @kateplusmy8 tweets on average 28.8 times per day - http://HowOftenDoYouTweet.com ? #howoften (also described as prolific)

My stats: My tweet style: Avid (17.8 tweets per day) - http://HowOftenDoYouTweet.com ? #howoften (I'm described as Avid)

Barb Gilman said...

KAT, an inactive account is someone who joined Twitter and never really used it. If they don't delete they account, it still shows them as a follower.

TLC stinks said...

If you go to Deanna Bell's web page and look at her portfolio, Kate's pictures dominate. Very interesting.

Barb Gilman said...

Also, it looks as if the How Often Do You Tweet site is counting your retweets and they are using an average. I certainly don't tweet 17 times a day! I tweet out during technology conferences and join educational chats. That really will bring up my averages, along with retweets.

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