Morty, 91, and Lee Kaufman, 90, are not actors reading a script. They are a real couple from New York. Their daughter knew a casting agent for Swiffer and recommended them for a series of commercials. The couple was cast right away and a film crew was sent over to their home for a two-day shoot. The footage that followed was so adorable and funny they became an overnight sensation. From Morty's "be careful, babe" as Lee steps on a stool to clean with their old mop (aww), to his deadpan "I don't do any cleaning; I make dirt," to their impromptu dances together in the kitchen, to their mutual amazement at how much dirt their new Swiffer mop picks up, this couple has stolen America's hearts.
Lee is a retired teacher and Morty is a retired pharmacist. The Kaufman's love story is just as sweet as it looks. Both widowed young in their early 40's. They met and fell in love when Morty's son Scott was in Lee's summer reading class. They married on Valentine's Day, and they say their respective total of six children blended together well. Morty said the secret to their long marriage is compromise and giving in. "No difference of opinion is that important as to interfere with your love for each other," Morty said.
As for what they think of all this publicity? Morty says people stop them for autographs. "We're having so much fun," he said. Lee said, "It's all very exciting."
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«Oldest ‹Older 1001 – 1200 of 1410 Newer› Newest»While package egg noodles is fine, but I would expect someone who claims to spend 80% of her day in the kitchen, 19.2 hours or 14.4 hours if one allows for 6 hours of sleep, to make homemade noodles. It's not difficult even if one doesn't have 2 KitchenAid stand mixers.
Yummy Stuff is another example of the picture not matching up to the ingredients. In the picture there are sliced mushrooms and I don't see any ground beef but maybe sliced beef? I bet the food stylist must have been tearing her hair out trying to make Kate's recipes look good.
Silimom: Even banana bread or muffins if the bananas are overripe. Joy's ideas sounds #yummy though!
Robert is getting the last laugh these days. The internet gossip sites are reaming Kate's cookbook. What goes around, comes around. She stopped Robert's original book and I bet the revised edition will sell very well as in he will outsell ol' Kate.
Also, her 'method' of adding uncooked flour, no roux, to beef stock
to make gravy is sure to bring lumps and/or a raw taste by not making
said roux. 193
Uck. Who makes gravy from scratch without a roux? Never mind...............
You don't even have to make homemade noodles but buy the packaged ones in the refrigerated section in the grocery store. They are much better than the dry ones and cook in minutes.
Well, I am convinced that TFW did not "develop" the recipe for Yummy Stuff. Garlic salt and dried parsley? Ick. The woman has no imagination at all. Remember when she said good cooks don't use recipes? How would she know? She's definitely not a good cook.
She claims that Yummy Stuff was served at her childhood table. Could this be another dig at her mother? As I am a bit bored this afternoon, and watching baseball playoffs on tv, doing laundry, etc., I decided to google Hamburger Stroganoff recipes. None of them, NONE, are as yucky and boring as TFW's. most use a variety of seasonings, such as onion, garlic powder, sliced mushrooms, chopped celery, not just one large Tblsp of garlic salt and brown jarred gravy. These sauces are made with roux, perhaps some sour cream, fresh parsley, a touch of nutmeg. Packaged noodles are the norm, but her recipe is a boring mess.
NJ Gal51 (190) You're a riot, NJ! And you know what? As I was writing my post it did passed through my mind that you would react to it, lol! And, no, Dmasy (192), I haven't forgot (Is that the right tense? Not sure...) about the spiral eyes. In fact I tried scanning my placemat during the weekend: not conclusive... The drawing is 24 years old and it has faded. But I'll try something, promise. :)
Marie said... 6
Someone tweeted TFW ..."My husband actually ate tuna thanks to @Kateplusmy8 Mac & cheese, tuna and peas recipe!! YUM-O"
Then someone tweeted in response... "Thank Kraft. It's their recipe
Then Kraft tweeted... "@FireyTopaz1 @Sarahsmithstorm @Kateplusmy8 Thanks for the Feedback! We love to hear our recipes our enjoyed!
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OMG Kraft lol I HEART YOU.
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WOW! If that doesn't say it all . . . Smackdown by Kraft. I would be crawling into my dog's crate right now and hiding if I was TFW. Someone please give her a rag to wipe the cheese, er, I mean egg, off her face.
Marie
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omg how embarrassing to her. wow
this is the 2nd time she was called out for taking a big company recipe as her own the rice krispie treats and now kraft tuna that has been around a long time. it is also similar to tuna helper. didn't hci or whoever they are do any bg check before getting involved in all this? they are a big company that looks like they don't know what they are doing with the bad pr the no name hidden schedule, no mention of the book during many of the interviews, the whole thing is so weird.
never seen a so called stah get by with so much recklessness ever.
JoyinVirginia said... 198
Silimom, how about a banana pudding variation with Graham crackers on bottom of a rectangular pan, bananas sliced over that, and vanilla pudding or bandana pudding poured over it, and you can put some cool whip on top.
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That sounds good! I ended up doing this recipe:
http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/banana-cinnamon-cake/2ab34096-ca70-4401-8099-b0b64ff18f29?p=1
See, that's the kind of thing I'm talking about. This recipe *is* Kate's cooking style. And I was able to go online and pull it up in under five minutes. I just googled "Banana Desserts" and a wealth of things came up. For free.
She would have been so much smarted to have turned a section of her site into a paid subscription area and then posted her recipes and even videos of her and the kids making them. She doesn't even have to be tech savvy. She can *hire* someone to do it for her.
She is just an idjit. Sorry, but she is.
Yuck! Her yummy stuff sounds absolutely horrendously, horrendous! Making a roux is a must! As far as home made noodles go, they are so easy to make. I don't dry mine. I roll them out very thin, cut them into strips and pop them into my soup or stew. They turn out dumpling like and are delicious. My grown, adult children shriek with joy and jump around like idiots every time I make them :)
Everyone on this blog could right a cook book and our recipes would be 100% better than what Kate the Crackpot could put out.
Gardening: I have been doing container gardening for years -
tomatoes, cucumbers, string beans, peppers, rhubarb, berries,herbs,
etc. I rotate the annuals and put in a coffee can's worth of
COMPOSTED manure into each container every spring.
A local garden center was extremely helpful when I started. A good
source of organic fertilizers and pest control is
www.gardensalive.com. I highly recommend Tomatoes Alive Plus. One year I had so many tomatoes and no freezer, so I left bags on tomatoes on neighbor's porches in the dead of night, heh, heh.
Cookbooks and recipes: I love both. I am a fan of America's Test
Kitchen/Cook's Country (PBS). I have a copy of every version of
Rombauer's Joy of Cooking. The original was my mother's and is is a
manila envelope because it is so well used and I don't want to lose
any pages, although I've never needed to know how to pluck a chicken . :)
I also have cookbooks for Asian, Indian and Mexican cuisine and more
that I put to good use.
The Cajun chef Paul Prudhomme (I have his book too) talks about how
for example garlic powder and fresh garlic add different things to a
recipe and he often uses both. Salt is always a separate ingredient.
My Betty Crocker cookbook form the 70's has a decent recipe for beef
stroganoff that is only slightly more complicated than "Yummy Stuff"
(cue the sour cream) and really quite good.
Recipes like this are pretty generic and can be found in any church or PTA fundraiser cookbook. It's hard to say she copied it definitely from cooks.com or allrecipes.com. She might have pulled it from an old cookbook she had from one of those same cookbook fundraisers I mentioned before.
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I don't have her book or I'd look up some of the recipes, such as the noodles and hamburger, and the Granny Soups in my Mennonite Community Cookbook. Every kitchen had one of those for decades, and I'm wondering if she got ideas from there.
blog is really going down hill now. use to be so good. fast moving, regular posters most gone now, no admin around much anymore, when you are around you post just enough but not really into what your saying. posts take hours to come through if at all, but you all really get on tfw when she is slow or not around. that is being a hypocrite. you get paid for your blog, and now you done lost interest.
Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 103
I think I read somewhere that TLC did compensate Jodi and Kevin eventually and that is what pissed Kate off so much. I'm not absolutely sure about that though.
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I remember this too and I want to say this is solid info from Jodi's sister.
This has really always bugged. Was Kate's salary DECREASED because they wanted to pay Jodi? I can't imagine that--that's not how it works. Then if TFW still makes plenty of money what does SHE care of Jodi or anyone gets paid? What does it matter? I don't understand it. Why not just be happy for others who are benefiting? Or is this like rejoicing when a mom has a miscarriage because now she won't be a threat?
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In regards to Kevin and Jodi, I have never been able to wrap my head around the fact that Kate charged them for 1/2 of the organic cow that TLC PAID FOR. Hours and hours of babysitting and help Jodi gave them and what does she get in return? The shaft.
Who DOES that? Kate does.
"Honestly, umm I don't know why I uh got this reputation and why so many people ummm hate me. I uh dare anyone to meet me and not love me."
Here are the ingredients for Chicken with Wine Sauce (from Swanson Broths)
What You'll Need
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 shallot, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 cup dry white wine
2 packets Swanson® Flavor Boost™ Concentrated Chicken Broth
This is The Pioneer Woman's recipe for Chicken w/ Mustard Cream Sauce
4 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons Butter
3 whole Garlic Cloves, Minced
1 cup Brandy (or White Wine If Preferred)
1 Tablespoon (heaping) Dijon Mustard
1 Tablespoon (heaping) Grainy Mustard
1/4 cup (to 1/2) Heavy Cream
1/4 cup (to 1/2) Chicken Broth
Salt And Pepper, to taste
Check out Kate's recipe for Herbie Chicken on Amazon to compare the ingredients.
boo said... 182
While I realize that many people must live paycheck to paycheck, and a two-week disruption in pay can cause problems, furloughed workers will get full back pay.
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Thank you boo for confirming that ingo. I heard that on the radio last week but with what others were saying, I wasn't sure if I remembered correctly.
Hate to bring this up, but, if Jon is flat broke, where is he getting the money to invest in the restaurant? Something doesn't quite add up there.
This is an eye-opener for TLC, JMC, TFW, Steve when the kids sue them for working them, not properly compensating them and taking away their childhood.
Oksana Baiul is suing every manager she ever had for stealing all of her earnings from skating. She resides in Bucks Co, Pa. They even stole her passport!
http://www.thewrap.com/gold-medalist-oksana-baiul-sues-wme-others-170m-alleges-widespread-theft/
Wow, good for Oksana Baiul. She was just a child when the money started rolling in and the article points out she didn't know English well at the time and was taken advantage of. And she's even suing SAG--that's ballsy. SAG is supposed to protect entertainers not hurt them.
OT, , Bluebird...
je viens de txt Admin pour qu'elle te donne mon courriel personelle.
A bientot, j'espere
I think there is some confusion about the back pay for furloughed federal workers. It has been stated publicly that pay will be retroactive to the date of the shutdown, but no one knows when it will be paid. It will NOT be paid on this week's paycheck. In fact, there is doubt circulating through official channels as to whether paychecks will issue at all for this pay period. There is also doubt as to whether VA checks will issue at the beginning of November to disabled veterans. And military Reserve units have halted drill weekends so there will be no income from that. What many people don't realize is that many federal jobs are what is called "dual status" positions, meaning the federal employee must be a Reservist in order to keep their civilian federal job. For those families they now have NO income at all. Additionally, a very large number of federal jobs are held by veterans, as prior military service is given a hiring priority for a federal job. So many fed employees also receive some sort of VA benefit pay.
For way too many federal employees and their families this is a little farther reaching than just missing a couple days of work. I don't mean to rant, but I can't go to the grocery store and offer to pay for my groceries if and when back pay comes in.
A DOD Spouse
Anonymous said... 16
''blog is really going down hill now. use to be so good. fast moving, regular posters most gone now, no admin around much anymore, when you are around you post just enough but not really into what your saying. posts take hours to come through if at all, but you all really get on tfw when she is slow or not around. that is being a hypocrite. you get paid for your blog, and now you done lost interest.''
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Anonymous #16, seems like you done lost your capital letters, and your grammar has done gone and left you too!
Hate to bring this up, but, if Jon is flat broke, where is he getting the money to invest in the restaurant? Something doesn't quite add up there.
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Isn't this a lot of speculative talk right now? I wouldn't worry much about Jon's finances, as I doubt he's dipping into his kids' bank accounts to keep his life style afloat.
Another comment about the Oksana lawsuit is this is the sort of suit that is serious and important and could make a difference for future Olympians suddenly thrust in the spotlight. It means something. Frivolous (so frivolous, apparently, that the vast majority of the original counts were voluntarily dropped) and vindictive lawsuits just to try to further alienate your ex and promote yourself are irritating and a waste of the court and public's time and resources.
Ex Nurse said... 19
Hate to bring this up, but, if Jon is flat broke, where is he getting the money to invest in the restaurant? Something doesn't quite add up there.
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I had the same thought too. I think what happens with Jon is that he gets excited about something and he gets caught up in the momentum of his own ideas and suddenly he's got these grandiose plans that won't survive contact with reality.
Or, as my grandmother used to say, his mouth writes checks that the rest of him can't cash.
Hate to bring this up, but, if Jon is flat broke, where is he getting the money to invest in the restaurant? Something doesn't quite add up there.
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Isn't this a lot of speculative talk right now? I wouldn't worry much about Jon's finances, as I doubt he's dipping into his kids' bank accounts to keep his life style afloat.
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Simple, he could designate a portion of his wages to investing back in the company. This is pretty normal and common practice and often a very good idea financially speaking. Lots of companies offer company stock. Therefore, you are an "investor". I seriously doubt Jon meant he was going to be some kind of shark tank angel investor. He can be an investor with only 1% of the company but the move could double and triple his money if it goes well.
This is the most enthused I've seen him about something in awhile and I wish him the best. I think it's easier to be a patient and loving mom or dad when work is going well.
Anonymous (DOD Spouse)... 22
''For way too many federal employees and their families this is a little farther reaching than just missing a couple days of work. I don't mean to rant, but I can't go to the grocery store and offer to pay for my groceries if and when back pay comes in.''
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I know what you mean. Another DOD (ex)Spouse here. If he doesn't get his retirement check, then I don't get my portion either. That is about half my 'income', w/social security being the other half. I don't think that many people realize how they will personally be affected till that paycheck doesn't appear.
Sillimom yes and I also think, as we were talking about Jon's B type personality, that he is definitely a "talker" not a "do-er." Loves to talk talk talk about all his big ideas but there is very little action. Talkers aren't necessarily lazy. Some people just really love to talk out all their big ideas and scheme openly. Whereas a do-er may have lots of ideas and plans churning in their head but would never dream talk about them unless they 100% intend to do them.
I saw a link to an article that was posted on FB. It's about why parents shouldn't film or take so many pictures of their kids. It's quite interesting. The ironic part is that it is published on TLC's Parentables website.
http://parentables.howstuffworks.com/family-matters/maybe-we-shouldnt-take-so-many-pictures-our-kids.html
Some excerpts:
"There is another reason why constantly taking pictures may not be such a great idea. According to an article called Why We Should Take Fewer Pictures of Our Children, a camera creates self-focusing stimuli (such as mirrors or photos of oneself) which increase self-consciousness and self-awareness. While it's important for kids to develop self-awareness, too much at a young age can be damaging. For adults, self-awareness is linked to problems such as anxiety and vanity. Psychologist Alain Morin of Mount Royal University notes that "frequently being photographed and filmed likely induces self-awareness and thus self-evaluation, self-criticism, and may lead to other aversive consequences."
"It should be a concern when a child is preoccupied with having his or her own moment documented, or is even capable of judging when something should be photographed or not. After all, a child's total lack of self-awareness and self-consciousness is precisely what makes childhood so precious."
This is the link to the article that was quoted in the above one:
http://parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/10/12/why-we-should-take-fewer-pictures-of-our-children/
Anonymous 16...... Speak for yourself. This blog remains an insightful, thought-provoking site where posters, old and new, attempt to analyze the mind of a narcissistic, fame-whoring mother of 8.
Admin. provides a forum, I chose to post here, and enjoy the comments of others, sorry you feel the way you do. I do appreciate your bid farewell, just wish you had a name so I could say good-bye properly.
Okay first things first:
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For anyone who is interested, here is the link to Julie's blog: http://truthbreedshatred.blogspot.com
"There is another reason why constantly taking pictures may not be such a great idea. According to an article called Why We Should Take Fewer Pictures of Our Children, a camera creates self-focusing stimuli (such as mirrors or photos of oneself) which increase self-consciousness and self-awareness. While it's important for kids to develop self-awareness, too much at a young age can be damaging.
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If any of you have teen relatives or friends on FB/Instagram/whatever, the selfies are out of control for almost all of them. One of my family friends, just turned 16, doesn't have anything BUT selfies on her account. Selfie after selfie. This is really the first teen generation who grew up with digital cameras and the sudden increase in the amount of photos we take. I wonder if that is contributing to what these teen accounts look like--self-absorbed. Or if it's just a teen thing as they focus more on themselves and their appearance.
Remona, you are so right about people not realizing until they are affected. And the trickle down from this shutdown will eventually hit many more people beyond the federal employees. Arizona and S. Dakota have each decided to open their federal parks with state funds because of the tourism dollars being lost. I don't live in either of those states, but it makes me wonder what state funded service budgets are being robbed from to pay to open the federal parks. It doesn't seem likely in the current economy that any state is running a big enough budget surplus to compensate for lack of fed funding, so somewhere they must be robbing Peter to pay Paul.
A DOD Spouse
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boo said... 182
While I realize that many people must live paycheck to paycheck, and a two-week disruption in pay can cause problems, furloughed workers will get full back pay.
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Thank you boo for confirming that ingo. I heard that on the radio last week but with what others were saying, I wasn't sure if I remembered correctly.
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Yes, it does look like furloughed workers will get back pay. But there's another side to the story.
A close family member is an air traffic controller and is considered an essential employee, meaning he has to work. Right now, he's working for free. His next paycheck will be $0. He had to give up any planned leave and if he takes a sick or personal day, won't be paid for it, even when the government is back up and running. Meanwhile, those FAA employees considered non-essential will be paid in full when this is over. They are getting a nice rest, they didn't have to give up vacation time, in fact this is a sort of vacation since they'll be paid for their furloughed time as well as sick days and leave.
There's no job more stressful than an air traffic controller, especially in a large city. They have to make mortgage payments, car payments, pay child expenses and they're required to work 6 days a week now and do it for free. Indefinitely. Think about this the next time you board a plane or see one in the sky. Overworked controllers without pay - many now working 80 hours a week and non-essential FAA employees sitting home, knowing they'll be paid in full.
End of rant.
Back to Kate.
Very well said DoD spouse. I think that boo was just here to stir things up. I am one of the lucky government employees that due to the nature of my job was called back to work under the provisions in "pay our military". A lot were not brought back and are facing a half paycheck and then no paycheck. As you said no one knows when (if) there will be retroactive pay. This government shut down is affecting a lot of people. As far as I know, paychecks will be deposited to your account on Thursday. Lets hope that our "representatives" in DC get their act together and do their jobs.
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Salut franky, j'attend le courriel de l'admin.
Anonymous16, follow admin's rules and pick a name please. To quote you "that is being a hypocrite"
Anonymous @16 - Sorry the blog has not lived up to your expectations lately. But look on bright side, if you're not going to be reading here any more you'll have a lot of free time to go back to tweeting TFW. Always look on the bright side of life....
She's baaacckk!
Nicole Gould @nicolergould 27m
@Kateplusmy8 PLEASE RT! Hoping my book will get recognized!! pic.twitter.com/4xlbtSUBkk
The picture is a screenshot of Kate's tweet saying that the book was on her bedside table and that is was the next one she was going to read.
If she thinks Kate is going to help her get her book recognized, she better think again. Kate can't even sell her own book.
Anonymous said... 16
blog is really going down hill now. use to be so good. fast moving, regular posters most gone now, no admin around much anymore, when you are around you post just enough but not really into what your saying. posts take hours to come through if at all, but you all really get on tfw when she is slow or not around. that is being a hypocrite. you get paid for your blog, and now you done lost interest.
I agree with you! It has been 1 & 1/2 hours and no new comments. I am as bored as you are with this blog! The same old same old. Most of the people here don't even read the comments before they post. What should take a few minutes to read takes hour's because, people keep repeating what someone else has already said!
Please be assured that the matter will be reviewed and given the attention it merits.
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Aren't all issues always brought to the attention of the blog girls and the mower boys, who work diligently to ascertain any concerns are reviewed and addressed?
Re govt shutdown. For those who work for companies that are federal contractors, absolutely no guarantee of when or if they will get paid. Friend works for govt contractor that does maintenance on navy ships. Big ships. Friend and another dozen people of about one hundred working for this contractor deemed essential and they are working without pay. They will get paid when shutdown over, but their furloughed workers probably will NOT be paid at all.
Outer Banks: Oregon inlet fishing facilities and boat landing are run by Coast Guard, or nps, I can't remember which. Closed, not essential. Fishing charter captains who dock there have to hustle to find other docking for their vessels. Its a major blow to tourism and fishing there. Officially hatteras seashore us cored, its national park property. Unofficially the rangers have said they will not ticket anyone walking on the beach however you get there.
Need a passport? Hope you aren't in a hurry. Need to know flu statistics for the country? Sorry, those CDC employees aren't deemed essential. worried about terrorism? You better worry, some of the computer data crunchers are on furlough too. Go see Captain Phillips and get ready to reminisce about the good old days when the navy had enough funding to have a presence in areas where pirates prey on freight ships.
Meanwhile the governors race drags on in Virginia, where one candidate apparently is the spawn of Satan and the other is apparently evil incarnate, it'd maybe the other way around. The libertarian candidate looks pretty good right now!
blog is really going down hill now. use to be so good. fast moving, regular posters most gone now, no admin around much anymore, when you are around you post just enough but not really into what your saying. posts take hours to come through if at all, but you all really get on tfw when she is slow or not around. that is being a hypocrite. you get paid for your blog, and now you done lost interest.
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Does anyone remember The New Sheriff? LOL!
Wow I think the food photographer for TFW cookbook got the pictures mixed up with another authors recipes!!!! In Yummy Stuff, the picture has mushrooms, and is all mixed together, where as TFW recipe says to put the meat and gravy mixture overtop of the noodles.
TFW there the real reason why your cookbook isnt making it!!!
Ha Ha... the publisher knew this book was not going to sell on merit along so had a photographer dummy up the pictures. Most people picking up a cookbook browse the pictures to decide on whether to purchase or not. Those pictures gotta look good.
So it not only sounds like there might be some plagarizing going on, there also some e false advertising.
The sheeple are going to be so perplexed when they follow TFW recipes and cant figure out how they didnt end up with mushrooms in their Yummy stuff, or all mixed together... lol.. I can see them scratching their heads, double checking ingredients, looking at the picture and their own creation..... it wont be long before the tweets start coming...
...dearest Kate... I made you Yummy recipe just like you say in the book, but it doesnt look like yours. Yours has mushrooms in it, and is all mixed together. Mine doesnt, and the beef and gravy just sits on top.. What am I doing wrong. You are so perfect so it cant be you it has to be meeeeee....... ( except thats too long for twitter ha ha )
Hate to bring this up, but, if Jon is flat broke, where is he getting the money to invest in the restaurant? Something doesn't quite add up there.
I didn't get the impression that this was an immediate plan, but something that he'd like to do in the future. As others have said, he's kind of an idealist and I think this is just something that's on his list. I think his wish list is a lot more doable than TFW's. lol
Anonymous said... 82 (page 5)
Allrecipes.com is aware of Kate's possible plagiarism. "Due to the nature of recipes, the copyright laws for recipes are somewhat different than those for other printed material. One cannot copyright a list of ingredients, or even the ultimate product. (This is why so many books can include a basic cheesecake recipe with exactly the same ingredients.) Only the description and directions fall under copyright law. For more information concerning copyright law and recipes, the U.S. copyright office has a helpful web page. http://www.loc.gov/copyright/faq.html It does looks like Kate Gosselin's cake recipe is quite similar to the Grandpops Special Chocolate Cake on our website, and it has been around long enough for her to possibly have adapted her recipe for her kid's birthday cake from it. http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Grandpops-Special-Chocolate-Cake/Detail.aspx This information has been passed on to our team for further review."
Anonymous, Do you have the link to this statement? I think I'm blind. I looked at their FB and website, but I can't find it posted. Was this from an e-mail someone received? TIA
TLC stinks said... 7
You don't even have to make homemade noodles but buy the packaged ones in the refrigerated section in the grocery store. They are much better than the dry ones and cook in minutes.
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I'm a pasta lover from way back. I like the packaged noodles, but when I want to treat myself and have a little extra in the grocery budget, I buy a refrigerated pasta produced locally and sold in my local market - oh man, sooooooooooo good!
boo said:
While I realize that many people must live paycheck to paycheck, and a two-week disruption in pay can cause problems, furloughed workers will get full back pay.
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If this only last two weeks, maybe most of the furloughed workers can skimp by. But let me just say, if I had to go without two weeks' pay, I would have some serious financial issues. Every pay period, I have certain bills that are due (mortgage, utilities, telephone), not to mention groceries and gas for my car. Those are basics and I can't go two weeks without them. While workers will hopefully get that pay eventually, what are they to do in the meantime? Use credit cards? What if they are maxed out? Take a payday loan at high rate of interest? Borrow from friends or family? It is not right, especially when the people who have stopped them from getting paid (Republicans in the House), continue to get paid plus all their perks. It is not right and all because they don't agree with a legally passed law.
Anonymous @ 23 - thank you for providing some further insight into the very real financial hurt facing furloughed workers. For those of us in the private sector to say "oh, they'll get paid eventually" as if that makes it all right, is almost as bad as those in the House who have taken away their pay to begin with. Walk a mile in their shoes before you say "oh it's no big deal." If you don't have money for groceries or gas for your car - it's a big deal.
I am going to be checking to see if there are furloughed workers in my own area that perhaps could use a bit of help. I can't offer much but I can certainly purchase a bag of groceries to help one family a little bit. I am ashamed of those elected representatives who are responsible for this state of affairs.
California courts and other state run governments were furloughed a few years back. This went on for a couple years. It would happen one day a month I think on a Wednesday. I was still required to come to work and was paid but I couldn't DO much because I couldn't get into a courtroom. It was sort of a phone call and email day. Others stayed home all together.
For many people the loss of pay was a hardship even that one day. But being told by your government you can't work and do your job was really emotionally taxing too. You feel useless. It really was quite a roller coaster and very frustrating. Eventually we stopped doing furloughs and a bunch of people were laid off instead. My heart breaks for everyone affected and I hope this is resolved today. These are real world problems. Not having another reality show lined up (which apparently, despite what Bethenny says, is not really that much money?) is not a real problem.
I didn't get the impression that this was an immediate plan, but something that he'd like to do in the future. As others have said, he's kind of an idealist and I think this is just something that's on his list. I think his wish list is a lot more doable than TFW's. lol
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Kate lives in the moment. This is what I want NOW. She never seems to consider what now means for the long term. In contrast, Jon seems to often be thinking 5-10 years down the line. What will my kids say in 5-10 years? Where am I going with my restaurant in 5-10 years? I.e. maybe I'll invest. I thought nothing of that comment really. Like I said he's a talker not a doer and I've heard him throw out wild ideas many times before. I know lots of people like this. *shrug*
Most of the people here don't even read the comments before they post. ++++++++++++++-
If we're not reading the comments before we post, how is it that we quote a previous post in our own comment?
I'm sorry that it's taking you hours to read. (Not hour's.) Have you considered taking some reading comprehension classes?
A grammar class would be good, too.
P.S. Your (not you're) cap key isn't working.
That investing comment of Jon's was just not a good thing to say at a time when the current press is about him struggling financially. There is a hint of arrogance that developed during the later part of their reality show and his subsequent Free Bird cycle that still remains in him.
I think it's quite interesting that Jon still thinks he's a celebrity. He's not as bad as TFW but he thinks his face will bring customers to the restaurant. Maybe some but not enough to make the restaurant wildly popular. I can't imagine he's making that much money there.....He is a dreamer, isn't he.
I don't understand him. You have 8 children to support. Yes, you have to support them. You have to be prepared to pay for medical insurance, clothes, housing and groceries, however you can. (Private Education is TFW's choice). You don't need to spend as much money as TFW, but you need to be able to do it within your own budget. There has to be something more stable out there. I know he's stated that it's hard to find a job, but I just don't believe him. I'm still Team Jon.
"Hate to bring this up, but, if Jon is flat broke, where is he getting the money to invest in the restaurant? Something doesn't quite add up there."
Don't worry, within 3-4 months, Jon will quit this job too. It won't mesh with his visitation of the kids, or something like that. On his resume, he claims to be fluent in 5 languages, seems like he could find work in that field..or at the very least, teach his kids a second language.
Don't worry, within 3-4 months, Jon will quit this job too. It won't mesh with his visitation of the kids, or something like that.
I know...how horrible of Jon to try and live his life around his children and their needs...I mean really.... :(
Seriously, he has said he cannot find an IT job due to the lawsuit. He is apparently happy and doing well with his restaurant jobs. When the kids are older and the lawsuit a forgotten memory (hopefully) perhaps Jon can find an 8-5 job. But, for now, he seems to be living his life for his children. Unlike, TFW, who lives her life for herself.
Having just experienced being a member of the audience at the Marilyn Denis Show, I've learned that the audience reaction is all very
orchestrated. They have you practice cheering; tell you when to
provide a standing ovation, etc. No "natural" reactions permitted (
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Old comment but this is true. I was nannying and the kids were extra's on their parent's show which was a short lived comedy that only ran for maybe 6 episodes before it got the axe. I sat in the audience. There is a crowd control person there whose entire job it is to work the crowd. He would say stuff like I know you've seen this scene five times now but big laughs this time let's go! And when it was time to clap he would wave his hands wildly in a circle getting us to clap harder. It was very strange, you were sort of extras yourselves providing the laugh track. It took three hours or so to film the half an hour and I was pretty tired!
Interesting tidbit, the kids liked their clothes costumes so their mom bought them for them. I didn't realize you could just buy your costume.
True, the shutdown really hasn't registered with most people who aren't directly affected financially. My nephew is a college student who is also in ROTC and the Air Force Reserves. He uses his drill pay and also the stipend he receives for school to pay his tuition and school expenses and living expenses such as rent and groceries. His monthly stipend is not being paid and with drills canceled (twice so far), he is not getting that pay, either. So he has no income to pay anything for school or to live. He's frugal and has saved but has already had to borrow just to get by. Another college friend of one of my kids is in the same situation with the National Guard and also his part-time job as a park ranger. More people are affected and beginning to struggle than many realize.
I still have 500 comments to go through so I apologize if this has been mentioned. Has anyone noticed the fact that just as BV was suddenly whining about how his efforts aren't appreciated and turning his twitter account over to someone else more benign, Kate's lawyers were dropping more than half her lawsuit??
Seems like quite a coincidence, BV backpedaling and Kate's lawyers backpedaling. Seems like a save face move. He got everyone all worked up for a lawsuit that was so frivolous her lawyers dropped most of it before ever even seeing the judge. Since filing frivolous suits can get you sanctioned, it's nothing any wise person would want to be associated with. Thus the backpedaling and running away? Start fires then run away and let them burn--nice.
Thanks, Sheri, Thuvia, Tuckers Mom, GetOffTwitter, Dmasy, and Rhymes with Witch's gardening advice! I appreciate it! I think I'm going to go to a local gardening place to get specifics of what to do right now to winterize the garden. Then I'll have a few months before Spring to read and figure out what to plant and when.
I did find the Farmers Almanac website that I found helpful. Other sites don't seem to be specific enough for me. I'm one of those detailed people who needs to have every step spelled out and I need to know the "why" behind it before I can understand what to do. But I'm sure the local library or the other magazines/books you recommended will be great!
Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 60
I still have 500 comments to go through so I apologize if this has been mentioned. Has anyone noticed the fact that just as BV was suddenly whining about how his efforts aren't appreciated and turning his twitter account over to someone else more benign, Kate's lawyers were dropping more than half her lawsuit??
Seems like quite a coincidence, BV backpedaling and Kate's lawyers backpedaling. Seems like a save face move. He got everyone all worked up for a lawsuit that was so frivolous her lawyers dropped most of it before ever even seeing the judge. Since filing frivolous suits can get you sanctioned, it's nothing any wise person would want to be associated with. Thus the backpedaling and running away? Start fires then run away and let them burn--nice.
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YEP. He said he was turning the account over to a "troll friend" or something. Ever since it's been mostly just quote after quote. LOL
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blog is really going down hill now. use to be so good. fast moving, regular posters most gone now, no admin around much anymore, when you are around you post just enough but not really into what your saying. posts take hours to come through if at all, but you all really get on tfw when she is slow or not around. that is being a hypocrite. you get paid for your blog, and now you done lost interest.
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I think if you used your name, didn't whine, and sent your complaints in a respectful way directly to Admin, your post would go a lot further.
I kind of agree with Anonymous in that it can take a long time for posts to come up. It's not in real time, which deters from the blog. I get the reasons behind the moderation, but it does make it harder to carry on a conversation when you have to wait a while for people's posts to come through.
I tracked down the case about the wooden spoon out of CA. It is called Veronica Gonzales v. Santa Clara DSS and if you google it, it's public record and comes right up. As I expected, the media leaves out very important details.
Veronica's child was 13 years old and out of control. I mean she was getting herself involved in GANG ACTIVITY. Not to mention skipping school and terrible grades. Her parents were horrified they had a 13 year old involved in gangs. They tried everything--taking away ipod, T.V., etc. Their child just got worse and worse. Finally they sat down and said I hate to resort to this but I think we may have to spank her. They spanked her a FEW TIMES and mom used a spoon because she was a very petite woman with a small hand, and it worked. Her behavior improved. They then stopped spanking her.
Basically the appellate court said this was a child with severe problems and the parents made a sincere effort to try everything before resorting to physical discipline. They specifically said that in determining whether hitting a child with a spoon is abuse their AGE is a factor, among many other things, including whether the hitting was in direct response to bad behavior from the child and whether the bad behavior justified such extreme measures.
They did NOT say that hitting a child with a spoon is okay. They said in this particular incidence, they would let it slide. And that each incident must be viewed on a case by case basis.
I have noticed CA courts are loathe to come between a parent trying to control an insufferable teen. There is a famous case from CA called Precious D. about a wildly out of control teen where the court said we're NOT getting involved in this this is NOT abuse.
Anyway bottom line, hitting out of control teens in GANGS might be overlooked by the courts. That is apples and oranges from hitting a 2 year old child and as someone else said, if Veronica's child was 2 this would be a very different case.
That said, that case is a fine example of how much control parents still have over discipline. It is not just a PA thing. CA is NOT progressive. That case even goes into all the child abuse laws in both CA and many other states, and they are all pretty similar. In this country, you can still hit your kid and sometimes can even get away with hitting them with objects.
It's a fascinating read about the state of physical abuse around the country if you get the chance.
I wonder if BV was referring to his LAWYERS when he made that passive aggressive comment about how people don't appreciate his efforts. I.e. he went to the ends of the earth to get the pot all stirred up for Kate and then the lawyers turn around and drop most of the suit?? That's quite a slap in the face.
Next time maybe let people who know and understand the law, including the various applicable SOLs, decide whether something is worthy of a lawsuit. Lesson learned. Have the sheeple said anything about the lawsuit deflating like a balloon or are they pretending it's not even happening?
Regarding moderation, we do the best we can but unless I can afford to pay someone to moderate 24/7 like Pioneer Woman does, there might at times be waits. I would love to have the blog unmoderated, but I can't do that anymore because some of the people outing started attacking posters here when it was unmoderated. Some of those who were outed were very upset with me for allowing this place to be unmoderated. Out of respect for them, we need to remain moderated until I feel comfortable that won't happen again, if I ever do. The moderation is to protect the posters here.
Correction it's San Jose not Santa Clara.
"I know...how horrible of Jon to try and live his life around his children and their needs...I mean really.... :("
I am sure most parents would love to live their lives around their children. But most kids have an odd habit of liking to eat, and to wear clothes. So most parents opt to keep their jobs even if they are not always convenient to their kids.
But the children have always had their every last need fulfilled. They never starved or went without food or shelter did they? Rather they eat organic and live in a mansion and go to prep school!
It is not Jon's obligation to keep their VIP lifestyle funded. If Kate wishes for them to have a VIP lifestyle, then it's her problem to figure it out. It is his job as every parent to see to their needs, and their needs have always been more than taken care of and then some. As he explained, he provides when they are with him, and Kate provides when they are with her. The fact that he has chosen to live in a more mediocre manner does not mean his children are not properly taken care of.
I am sure most parents would love to live their lives around their children. But most kids have an odd habit of liking to eat, and to wear clothes.
Guess what? I live my life around my children. I have a job and can feed my family as well. These are not mutually exclusive. Are the Gosselin children without food and clothes? Wow, didn’t realize that. My guess is that they eat more food with their Dad than with the piddly portions of food TFW gives them.
Also, how is Kate going to feed and cloth her children when the money from her "realty tv" life runs out? She apparently has no intention of ever working again in her lifetime.
Paula, agree.
The fact is they have maintained a very impressive and lavish lifestyle for many, many years. I am as surprised as most of you, but apparently money WAS socked away and I guess they're living off the interest or something. If the children were even close to suffering, the house and private school and organic would be gone. It is not.
They both have been guilty of downplaying how comfortable things are for them. The fact is, Jon doesn't have to worry about them, which is a nice luxury as a parent. He can work doing what he wants because they are well taken care of. It's not HIS problem if their mother wants a lifestyle for them he is not willing to fund. If Kate wants that, have at it, but it's not Jon's obligation, problem, or prerogative. He has set himself up so he can support the children in a manner in which he can afford when they are with him. If he gets the children more as he talked about, he may have to make adjustments. But right now, I don't see an ounce of evidence these children are suffering whatsoever in terms of their needs and many of their wants. Iphones, ipads, laptops, TV, movies, Chipotle 7 days a week--their lives are so privileged it's an insult to suggest anything else.
Jon has always jumped from one job to another and this was probably one of the reasons Kate sought out marketing her babies. Having said that, at least Jon lives in the real world and WORKS. He is a local celebrity and I don't see anything wrong with using that for promotion. Once this lawsuit is behind him, he could always partner with family to invest in the restaurant. He probably is truly not "flat broke". Why let Kate's attorneys know he has some rainy day money stashed away? She certainly has hidden money from him. He lives frugally and that's great.
As far as the furloughs, I live in the DC area and it is pretty bad here for the low level government workers who live paycheck to paycheck. Some cannot pay their rent. All I can say is that if this debacle doesn't end by tomorrow, the retirees will be up in arms when those social security checks don't show up. Let's see if they vote republican next time. Ok, I don't want to get started.
"Guess what? I live my life around my children. I have a job and can feed my family as well. These are not mutually exclusive. "
Yes, but the fact remains, that Jon often is between jobs. Furloughed government workers are having a hard time, but when Jon is between jobs, he doesn't? I see he is walking on water again.
"The fact that he has chosen to live in a more mediocre manner does not mean his children are not properly taken care of."
Many live in a mediocre manner, but they also mange to keep a job. If Kate were not able to meet the kids needs, I doubt they would have all of them met. Someone always seems to pick up the tab for him..TLC or Kate.
Lots of people are between jobs. So what of it? KATE is between jobs. Kate has had more jobs than Jon. Whatever! Like someone else said, at least he's working. It's not the 50's anymore. Many people don't stay at jobs for long periods anymore. There are many reasons for this and we can debate whether this is good or bad, but it's true. The fact is, the reason many people stayed at their same job forever back in the day was PENSIONS. Pensions rarely exist anymore so people float now. Another reason is raises. It used to be you could stay loyal and get a raise. Not necessarily true anymore. Sometimes the only way to get a raise is switch jobs. FAIR ENOUGH.
Even House of Cards had a joke about that (great show!), the journalist said something about where she wants to be at her job in 5 years and her friend says honey you plan to be at the SAME JOB in 5 years? Funny but true.
No one is "walking on water." My expectations for this family are pretty low actually. For heaven sake, I just want their parents to work themselves and not exploit their children. That is ALL I ask. I don't care what you do just stop with involving and invoking the kids. If people want to criticize the finer details of those real jobs that's fine but that does not interest me and I'm getting the sense it doesn't interest a lot of people here.
It is a decent job where he works not his children--it is not exploiting the children. Period, end of story for me.
"Also, how is Kate going to feed and cloth her children when the money from her "realty tv" life runs out? She apparently has no intention of ever working again in her lifetime."
Don't worry, Jon will take care of all of their needs, in his mediocre way. Maybe that is what it will take for him to keep a job finally.
Winsome, that's pretty speculative to suggest the kids wouldn't be doing so well otherwise. Jon was very clear that he himself fully provides for the children when they are with him, and Kate fully provides when they are with her. I may not like HOW Kate is supporting them, but she is supporting them. Who else is picking up the tab but the parents and possibly the money the kids earned themselves? I'm confused. TLC stopped employing them ages ago. The freebies pretty much dried up with the exception of a few insignificant incidentals like swim suits here and there. Kate, Jon and the kids support their family. Except for the kids part, they really are pretty normal now. If the kids were just with Jon I imagine the TV, iphones, private school and organic would go. It doensn't mean they wouldn't be provided for just fine. There is also such a thing as having very little in your checking account but a lot in accounts you can't touch, such as 401k, trusts, etc. Jon may have plenty in trust for the kids but only 20 bucks in his wallet. The kids will be fine.
Even if TFW was short on money she would be sure to find a way to grift- remember the socks of all things! I think the 'piecing and patching' is getting them by for now along with money in savings.Maybe the school would allow them further scholarships if they could not afford tuition.But I agree, they don't seem to lack for anything material atm.
I wonder if the twins look down on Jon like their mother does,one reason for not seeing him. Their minds at this age are often preoccupied with social media, clothes, music, being popular, hanging with friends.Kids can be pretty unkind in looking down at those with a 'mediocre' lifestyle if they are wealthy themselves. Even their own dad.I'm glad Cara does sports though.
Winsomeone…So what if Jon is “between jobs”? Do you know how many people in this country are living paycheck to paycheck with multiple jobs? How many people are still unemployed and working any temporary job they can find to pay rent and buy groceries for their children? Are they bad parents too? To insinuate that there is something wrong with how Jon provides for his children needs is insulting in every way possible.
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I think it's important to remember a few things here. First, this is not Admin's job. She is a lawyer. That is her job. This is her hobby.
Posts tend to not go through after 11pm or midnight as the case may be. I have always assumed it is because Admin and the mods have gone to bed because they need sleep too.
As for delays in posting during the day, again the Admin and the mods have lives outside of this blog that place demands on them just like anyone else.
Admin has stated from the very beginning that this blog is not her source of livelihood and, I believe, that while it generates ad revenue it makes enough to pay for it's hosting fees and that's about it.
I enjoy the site and appreciate being able to come here and talk about a wide variety of topics. I realize this is something done in someone's spare time and it would be inconsiderate of me to begrudge Admin or any other mod here a chance to go on vacation or to not understand when things in life get hectic and their time gets limited.
Again, remember that this is a hobby when you come right down to it.
Jon isn't between jobs at the moment, so I don't get your point? Many people lose jobs through no fault of their own, while Jon often seems to just quit jobs because they don't fit into his schedule at the time. I was just pointing out that the kids do have their needs met more than adequately, but not because of Jon, period. He may meet their emotional needs, and food on the weekends, but that is about it. Enough sure, but don't talk about investing in a restaurant, when someone else does most of the providing for your kids.
Is she back in Canada or was this taped? I swear she knows she wore out her welcome here. She'll try Australia next.
http://globalnews.ca/national/program/the-morning-show/
It seems many took offense to my comment about back pay where none was intended. I didn't say or mean to imply that the shutdown was OK or that missing paychecks was no big deal. I simply stated the fact that they will get back pay, because it appeared that some posters were under the impression that they would not. Sorry if I wasn't clear.
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I wonder if BV was referring to his LAWYERS when he made that passive aggressive comment about how people don't appreciate his efforts. I.e. he went to the ends of the earth to get the pot all stirred up for Kate and then the lawyers turn around and drop most of the suit?? That's quite a slap in the face.
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I think he *was* talking about Kate and the flock. He's passive-aggressive enough to say those things (to send a message), then walk them back to save face. Pure speculation- I just don't think either of them got what they wanted/intended from this "marriage."
Pure speculation- I just don't think either of them got what they wanted/intended from this "marriage."
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Agree and exactly what was predicted here. That it would end badly and neither one would be satisfied.
I couldn't care less if Jon flits from job to job or has ideas about investing in this, that, or the other. He is at least trying to keep his head above water in honorable ways and doesn't think the world "owes" him. I'll continue to give him kudos until I am convinced otherwise by future actions.
Regarding the mention upthread about BV turning over control to someone else, I believe he had tweeted this is temporary while he is out setting up new "Villes" ventures. At least that's how I interpreted it.
As for those who are disappointed with how this blog is run, you certainly have the right to state your opinions--and you have, over and over--so if you're that worried, why not trot off and start your own blog instead of dwelling on this one.
Paula said... 57
Don't worry, within 3-4 months, Jon will quit this job too. It won't mesh with his visitation of the kids, or something like that.
I know...how horrible of Jon to try and live his life around his children and their needs...I mean really.... :(
Seriously, he has said he cannot find an IT job due to the lawsuit. He is apparently happy and doing well with his restaurant jobs. When the kids are older and the lawsuit a forgotten memory (hopefully) perhaps Jon can find an 8-5 job. But, for now, he seems to be living his life for his children. Unlike, TFW, who lives her life for herself.---
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Thank you Paula. I know everyone has a right to their opinion as do I but sometimes I wonder if some of the comments are sheeple posing as some to make the same comments as they tweet. I'm not saying it is happening for sure or that I know anything but MsGoody's tweets sure sound like some of the comments here. I know posing as other posters has happened before just to start trouble.
It makes me sad sometimes when I read such critical comments about those who at least try. I have been one who, yet not perfect at making the best choices, have turned my life around and am very proud of myself. I am not "type A personality" but what I am does me well and I have great trates that many people love because of who I am.
Different personalities types or color personality; i.e. white, red, blue, yellow or mixture, a long with our upbringing and experiences are our make up and have a lot to do with the choices we make. Second chances are something EVERYONE needs. No matter what "type personality" you are. It's not about your past that makes you a success or a failure. It's what you do about it that does.
I understand the frustration of knowing innocent people have been wronged but reaping what you sow, what goes around comes around, and anything else you want to call it is it's own retribution. Sometimes our wrongs are so big that exact restitution is impossible. Sometimes all we can do is our best and yet even then that is judged harshly.
Silimom - I'd like to add that my comments are in no way reflective of the view that Admin should have no life outside of this blog. I had suggested if Anonymous had used their name and put their points in a respectful manner, it would have been better received as they made some valid points.
One suggestion would be to take the blog off moderation. It's only a suggestion, and it has been done from time to time. Then no one needs to approve comments and the conversation can flow easily. I don't live and die by this suggestion; I'll still read and post here if it doesn't happen, but I do find the moderation a bit annoying at times.
Both TFW and Jon have talked about their futures in recent interviews. TFW says she wakes up dreaming about that second chance for TV success. Jon says he thinks about investing in the restaurant at which he's currently gainfully employed. Whose goal is more based in reality?
Speaking only for myself, I don't pay a cent to read this blog, and have had many hours of enjoyment from it over the years. So I'm ahead of the game!
Enough sure, but don't talk about investing in a restaurant, when someone else does most of the providing for your kids.
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Except for Jon's jobs, the bulk of the money earned by this family came directly from exploiting the children, including the current income, if any, from the cookbook. The bulk of the remainder came indirectly from exploiting the kids (i.e. going on DWTS and invoking the kids at every turn to gain votes.)
The fact that Kate is the only parent left willing to exploit the kids for her income does not mean she gets all the credit for being the one "supporting" the kids. If anything I find that deplorable. I would rather they not go to private school and have iphones and ipads if it means they can stop being exploited.
As for when the kids are with Jon, it is far more than just "food." It is a roof over their heads. It is utilities. Beds, bedding, furniture. It is all the expenses associated with a residence. It is a big car to gas and maintain for all the pick ups and drop offs he does all on his own. It is cleaning supplies, vacuums, brooms, to keep the place clean and tidy for eight kids because lord knows he doesn't have a maid to do it. It is money for fun activities like frozen yogurt and movies. It is apple TV, soccer balls to kick around and other toys. It is the cost of owning and maintaining a weapon so he can keep them safe from creeps. It is EVERYTHING Kate provides (from exploiting the kids), period. I do not know who pays for insurance but I'm guessing it's directly or indirectly the kids. Why does Kate get credit for "supporting" the kids more lavishly just because she's the one willing to exploit them to do so?
One suggestion would be to take the blog off moderation. It's only a suggestion, and it has been done from time to time.
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Were you here when we were last on unmoderation? We had a very bad incident with it. If you saw some of the comments we still get from time to time you would understand why going unmoderated is not an option.
It makes me sad sometimes when I read such critical comments about those who at least try. I have been one who, yet not perfect at making the best choices, have turned my life around and am very proud of myself. I am not "type A personality" but what I am does me well and I have great trates that many people love because of who I am.
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I am a type A but know and have lived with many type Bs. What I have observed is that most people here seem to be type As. Just a guess. I also have observed that some Type As really have a very, very hard time understanding how Type Bs work. Which is completely understandable. But I hear someone say I don't get it how can you suddenly be at this new job and leave some other one, I just sort of laugh. Well, type Bs can. Switching things up like that is not only normal to a type B but more comfortable for them. Whereas from a Type A perspective, the idea of it nearly gives us hives. Yet somehow the world still goes round just fine when Type Bs are running the show. I think we could learn something from them.
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Regarding the mention upthread about BV turning over control to someone else, I believe he had tweeted this is temporary while he is out setting up new "Villes" ventures. At least that's how I interpreted it
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Yes, and one was to be soley about one of TFWs haters. How weird is that? The other is to be soley about one of HIS haters.
Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 86
Were you here when we were last on unmoderation? We had a very bad incident with it. If you saw some of the comments we still get from time to time you would understand why going unmoderated is not an option.
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I've been here from almost the beginning, back in the GWOP days I stumbled across this blog through comments there (although I haven't posted regularly until recently). I think I vaguely remember an allusion what happened the last time (most of the comments were deleted by the time I read it), so I suppose you're right.
I do enjoy this blog, obviously, or I wouldn't still be here. But I do find the moderation trying at times. There are often times when my posts get lost, or don't post until hours after I submit them even though others posts come through (and others have commented that it's happened to this as well). It is especially annoying when something breaks (for instance, Jon's interview with The View). But whatever, I'll live.
Don't worry, Jon will take care of all of their needs, in his mediocre way. Maybe that is what it will take for him to keep a job finally.
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In seriousness, yes he would.
If there were no such thing as reality shows, these parents would have figured it out anyway. Jon was starting to figure it out working at restaurants during Kate's pregnancy. That's what they would have done.
Just like countless other large families before them have done.
You figure things out in life. That's just what humans do. Kate would probably be a nurse, Jon would be doing what he was doing, the kids would be in hand me downs and wouldn't have iPhones and organic food--and they would have been absolutely FINE. Kate will never, ever acknowledge this, but it's the truth.
Perhaps I should increase the staff. On the other hand I think we are going through a particularly busy time right now what with the lawsuit.
Also I was just gone the past two weeks and wasn't around to help out. At one point I was cut off from the net for four or five days. So that's not a fair representation of how things usually are.
With regard to Jon claiming to invest in the restaurant, could be that he means investing by lending his name, time and opinions? (Sorry, I can't remember what he said.) He and Kate both became very arrogant in that regard because they were having things thrown at them for doing absolutely nothing, worthwhile, all the time. They both had and maybe still have an over-inflated view of what their contributions mean. Anyway, just a thought.
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"Perhaps I should increase the staff. On the other hand I think we are going through a particularly busy time right now what with the lawsuit."
I think the blog is fine as it is now..there is an ebb and flow to it, that coincides with the real world at times is all.
Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 92
Perhaps I should increase the staff. On the other hand I think we are going through a particularly busy time right now what with the lawsuit.
Also I was just gone the past two weeks and wasn't around to help out. At one point I was cut off from the net for four or five days. So that's not a fair representation of how things usually are.
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I really didn't mean to stir up a debate, or to have you increase staff. I think I, personally, don't like moderation, but removing moderation is not an option, so I'll deal with it. I appreciate you (and your staff) who run this blog, I appreciate the posters, and I like the community here. I didn't mean to come across as demanding. I'm not TFW! ;)
Interesting conversation about employment. Recently Jon said something about he had to quit his job because one of the kids was sick, TFW was out of town, and he was the on-call person at the school.
Fair enough. But, most people have to have a better plan than that. You can't just keep quitting jobs because you're the second in line to call when a kid is sick.
Yes, it would be nice to able to be with them when they're sick, and nicer for the kid, too. But it's not practical. Especially when you have 8 kids. A more realistic plan is needed, IMO.
You can't just quit jobs when you're needed at home. Most of us don't have that luxury. How you gonna feed/house the kids with no job?
If he's between jobs, that has to affect cash flow, which tells me he must have cash from other sources. Otherwise, how does have cash for their needs when he's between jobs?
Most of us don't have the luxury of just quitting because our kid(s) need an adult to be home with them on a particular day.
The way he says it makes him sound so altruistic, but it's really not being a responsible adult. It's not reality for very many people, as much as they'd like it to be.
The blog is fine. One disgruntled person who cannot actually grammatically type a post should not spark major changes. We are fine, the conversation is fine.
OTOH those of us south of the Canada border are in despair over the government, no matter what what side you support. My baseball team is slipping out of the playoffs. So today, I care very little about either Gosselin parent and their petty games. I doubt TFW has a clue what is unfolding in Washington.
Carry on. The blog is fine.
Jessica Seinfeld has a new cookbook out for beginner cooks. I saw at the grocery store yesterday---they have a small selections of books in additional to the magazines. I took a peek and I have to say it was beautiful and filled with very helpful tips. She go over tools (knives!) and equipment you would need to make the recipes at the very beginning of the book. She kept that equipment list short and recommended something that almost everyone would already have one, like a blender. I think she also covered the pantry. I just skimped through it. But I would buy her book over this one any day. It was priced at $27.00 but someone could probably find it cheaper somewhere else. She also did not shove pictures of her children down her throat.
Several people in my family, including myself, has her first cookbook so I might be inclined to buy her new one as a Christmas gift for a family member.
Anyone remember the last time BV actually did anything to help a bullied child? He was mocked even by his supposed friends for becoming all Kate, all the time.
Insert Creative Username -- I have no direct gardening advice for you. I'm cursed with black thumb syndrome. I can't even grow catnip for my kitty friends. Everything dies. However -- possible resources for information for you, in the kind of detail you need: Your county Extension office, local gardening clubs, and your county Agriculture department (or if you live in a big city, try your state Dept. of Ag.). Your local library would probably have information on who/how to get in touch with these agencies. If they don't have info on local garden clubs, try your local green house. They should know if there are any and how to reach them.
I think one of the frustrations about the blog is that Blogger itself seems inefficient. That's the way I see it anyway. For example I rarely read or post at night anymore because this site takes forever to load, while other sites are loading just fine. It's also annoying to post a comment, let's say, at 1:00 pm and see many comments show up time stamped after 1:00 pm yet mine sometimes (and I've seen it happen with others) won't show up for an hour. I once commented about something and it was 3 hours before it showed up on the blog, and many, many comments time stamped after mine appeared.
I don't mind comments not showing up immediately because of course Admin has a life, however, when I see that Admin is posting the comments that have been in the que, and many get posted yet mine don't until way later, it's annoying.
Winsomeone said... 72
"Guess what? I live my life around my children. I have a job and can feed my family as well. These are not mutually exclusive. "
Yes, but the fact remains, that Jon often is between jobs. Furloughed government workers are having a hard time, but when Jon is between jobs, he doesn't? I see he is walking on water again.
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But based on Kate's reply to our camera guy in NYC today -- "I'm doing what it takes to keep them safe" -- she's got something cooking ... perhaps with an attorney.
http://www.tmz.com/2013/09/25/kate-gosselin-jon-parents-children-safety-gun-warning-shot-paparazzo/#ixzz2htoJOeTU
Speaking of the kids, Kate explains that this is the only reason she’s pursuing legal action against her ex and asking for a fortune in damages.
“It has to be done for the safety and the future of my kids,” Kate explains.
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Kate-Gosselin-Says-She-s-Suing-Jon-Gosselin-for-the-Future-of-the-Kids-386193.shtml
He lives his own life," she said. " ... I'm my kids' sole supporter, and I'm supporting them and concerned about their safety, and he lives his own life."
http://www.etonline.com/news/138778_Kate_Gosslin_Talks_Jon_Gosselin/index.html
Her motivation is not ego or narcissism, two words her detractors frequently invoke. Instead, she says, it's to give her brood of eight everything they might need, especially now that she's the sole provider.
http://www.guelphmercury.com/whatson-story/4140633-still-yearning-for-the-spotlight/
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I think the last comment from kate is the most revealing. When living a whole life for the kids, what tole is it taking on the kids? Does anyone ask them? Is it really for them? I think the Gosselins' kids answers would be telling.
It is ok for kate to put income into a trust called SK8 with her bodyguard Steve and support her lavish lifestyle. But, when Jon finds a job that he seems to really like, after he was forced to because of the lawsuit, he wants to invest in the restaurant.
I took that as him wanting to everything he possibly could to make it better, a better dining experience, having a great dinner, in a great atmosphere and possibly buy stock in the restaurant. He might even want to go to culinary school to be a chef.
oh brother, Khate has a kidney stone? Please. Try having Crohn's and still trying to maintain a full work schedule and a home life. She makes me want to hurl
Pam
Suzee said... 47
Anonymous said... 82 (page 5).......
Allrecipes.com is aware of Kate's possible plagiarism.
Anonymous, Do you have the link to this statement? I think I'm blind. I looked at their FB and website, but I can't find it posted. Was this from an e-mail someone received? TIA
It was in an email someone received from allrecipes.com
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Federal employees may get back pay. Those who work for federal contractors like I do WILL NOT. Neither will all the local businesses that have dealings with the government such as eateries, and businesses around state parks etc. The little guys. No one is going pay them for their losses.
This is another TV interview that Kate did while on her Canadian "book tour". According to HCI's website, it was taped on Oct. 2.
The book is mentioned very briefly in the beginning and a shot of the book is shown at the end. In between, it's the same old stuff--Kids miss filming, she doesn't get involved with Jon's life, nor she in his, etc, etc. It's a very short interview-less than 5 minutes long.
But part of the story has now changed. She says that "the kids visit him, and I just sort of do the drop off and pick up kind of thing for those visitations".
So now she's claiming that she drives the kids back and forth to Jon's house? Really?
http://globalnews.ca/video/905516/one-on-one-with-kate-gosselin
Kate Gosselin @Kateplusmy8 31m
When it rains it pours!Just as my broken foot began 2heal,more drama..Spent 1/2 of yesterday in emergency w a kidney stone! #betternow #whew
In other news, Miss "Broken Foot" is now Miss "I Had A Kidney Stone."
Kate Gosselin @Kateplusmy8 31m
When it rains it pours!Just as my broken foot began 2heal,more drama..Spent 1/2 of yesterday in emergency w a kidney stone! #betternow #whew
Poor ME, Poor Poor ME. My book is not selling--Poor Poor Me.
Don't take this the wrong way Admin - it's actually a compliment as to how well you have run this blog and a compliment to the usual posters here -- I didn't even realize you were away from the blog for a bit!
This is one of the most well-run blogs I have experienced. I have nothing but kudos for the way you run it, and the quality of the posts. I know you have a busy "real" life, so I am always in awe of how you find the time to run this blog as you do. (I know I could not do half as good a job.)
I guess Kate felt the need to tweet the masses about her kidney stone. It's amazing how selective she is about tweeting when it suits her needs; i.e., she needs attention since the book has dive-bombed.
Sad, grim and pathetic.
Don't worry, within 3-4 months, Jon will quit this job too. It won't mesh with his visitation of the kids, or something like that. On his resume, he claims to be fluent in 5 languages, seems like he could find work in that field..or at the very least, teach his kids a second language.
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I admit that I don't quite get the disdain some have for Jon.
My problem with TFW started when I became increasingly uncomfortable with the way she treated her children, and secondarily her husband. I found her behavior more and more unacceptable. Then I became uncomfortable with children being on a reality tv program, especially during a terrible time in their lives (divorce). I had become informed on how these shows are filmed, and how much is artificial and I believe it's harmful to children to make them not only public figures but participants in what amounts to lies.
Jon was part of that. But I would give both he and TFW passes for signing on for a reality show, since they did it before this sort of knowledge became widely known. And at least Jon began to recognize that it was harmful, whereas TFW never cared one whit about the children but only about her own wants and needs.
So I don't feel comfortable picking apart at Jon's personality or his life decisions - especially now that he's no longer a public figure or seeming to want to become a d-list celebrity again. He's just an average person, and like all of us, comes imperfect and flawed.
Here's a little doozy about me - a college educated person who has worked in a professional field for over 25 years. I'm terrible at balancing my checkbook. I was constantly forgetting to enter ATM withdrawals, and bouncing a check here and there. That makes me a flake in that aspect of my life. And another thing, sometimes my son and I sit around and talk about what we would do if I won the lottery. What would I spend the money on first? Would I take one lump sum or in increments every year. It's a pipe dream and we both know it's not going to happen. But just talking about it - does that make me a dreamer and foolish?
TFW's entire goal in life is to get herself back on tv, whether it be a dating show, a cooking show, a gig as talk show host, or a rehash of Kate+8 - she doesn't care. She just wants to have that money rolling in again and be sitting talking to the camera. Thus, because she's putting herself out there as a wannabe public figure, I do poke fun of her and critique her in those efforts.
Jon is just a guy, not the brightest bulb in the pack, but doing the best he can in the confusing world he's found himself in. He's got creeps who stalk him onto his private property, he's had to get a concealed carry permit to protect himself and his kids, he's having trouble finding work in his field because his ex-wife is suing him for some nonsense, and he's still out there trying. He's not getting drunk and crying in his beer. He's working two jobs and putting a positive spin on it. I feel for the guy, as I would anyone else who has been knocked down and still gets up the next day and tries again.
I've had two kidney stones. Diet can play a HUGE part in it. Too much caffeine and not enough water is a huge factor as well as diets too high in SALT, spinach, and supplements. Hopefully this is a wake up call for her she may not be eating what she should.
Jon was very clear, crystal clear that HE did all the pick ups and drop offs and we even have video footage of one of those drop offs proving it was in fact Jon at the wheel and a NANNY who he dropped then off with. So for Kate to swoop in and claim she helps with the exchange is a pretty dirty lie.
Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 87
''Were you here when we were last on unmoderation? We had a very bad incident with it. If you saw some of the comments we still get from time to time you would understand why going unmoderated is not an option.''
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Thank goodness! Just reading the comments trashing Jon today it seems obvious that TFMJG's fans are here. It would only take a few minutes of unmoderated blog for things to fall apart again.
Moderating the blog does cause delays for your comment to show up, and that can be frustrating. However, that frustration is nothing compared to the mess that could happen if it were unmoderated. Hold your ground, Admin.!
But part of the story has now changed. She says that "the kids visit him, and I just sort of do the drop off and pick up kind of thing for those visitations".
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How does one "sort of" drop off and pick up kids?
We had a discussion about kidney stones here maybe a year ago? I have had them many times, and Jane, Admin, and others. It isn't really something you would tweet to the world (if the world was reading! ) They are very painful. TFW claims to drink a lot of water . I guess it passed on its own. I agree there are many ailmenst that are painful- Kate has been lucky with her health but I agree her diet may do her in.
How does one "sort of" drop off and pick up kids?
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She actually said she does the sort of drop off and pick up kind of thing, which probably means that she lets the kids out of the house to go visit their dad and lets them back in when they come home.
That in her mind is how she contributes to the drop off and pickup, but she implies that she's actually doing the driving part.
I'm a little surprised she didn't mention how painful it was since trust me the pain dominates the whole experience and your memory of it. It's horrific. Horrific.
Tweet-le De Tweet-le DUMB said... 119
How does one "sort of" drop off and pick up kids?
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"Sort of" means she orders the nanny to drop off/pick up the kids.
(I got that from my Kate decoder ring)
She sort of watches everybody else pick up and drop off her children. Oh well, it's her loss. That's a long car ride in the car with Jon and his children where they can talk without interruption.
Kate's stone must have been small- not to say it wasn't painful- yes, the pain IS horrific!!!- but she's lucky if it passed within hours in the ER. I had some that I had to be admitted and undergo general anesthetic for a basket retrieval.
Wonder who looked after the kids?
I had one pass in the ER although we saw it in the xray months before it hurt and one not pass until several weeks later but it stopped hurting once it moved down far enough. The immediate relief when you feel it drop from the ureter into the bladder where it stops hurting is crazy wonderful. Lol terrible experience.
Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 122
I'm a little surprised she didn't mention how painful it was since trust me the pain dominates the whole experience and your memory of it.
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Give it time. Right now she's basking in the attention from the sympathetic tweeties. Later she will assure them that she is alright now but it was a very painful experience. Or maybe she'll even write a blog post about it on her website.
How does one "sort of" drop off and pick up kids?(119)
My educated guess would be by "sort of" reminding the 20 hours/week helper not to forget that she has to drop off or pick up the kids at the mansion's gate. She's a "masterminder", remember? Not a "doer" per se... That would be mediocre-ish.
Now Kate has something else in common with LOM! Milo must be thrilled!
Fired Up 4 Kate @MiloandJack 59m
@Kateplusmy8 OMG! Well...U & LitesOut man have another thing N common! LOL He's had about 6 or 7 over the last 20yrs. #VeryPainful
Then she tweets to HCI after they tweeted a link to Kate's interview:
Fired Up 4 Kate @MiloandJack 5m
@HCI_Books @Kateplusmy8 HaHa...well, Kate looked fab here...who knew she was abt 2give birth 2 a #KidneyStone! Glad she's on the mend! :)
The "kidney stone" is now going to be another thing she'll be obsessed with for a while.
Kate is a twit said... 112
Gah. That interview she did was terrible! She looked tired and worn out, no energy whatsoever (hung-over kind of look actually). Same old crap about the kids wanting back on TV and are ready to start filming any time now. And what's with her wearing that same orange shirt for alot of the TV appearances she recently did on the book tour. I guess it's part of her lie that she can't afford much these days, including new clothes for herself. Oh and she was referred to as the former person from Will and Kate plus 8!! Love it. That was a rinky- dink typical Canadian interview with a nobody. And I'm Canadian!!
I would venture to guess her kidney stones are not from dehydration ( I think she drinks lots of water to stifle her appetite) but most likely from her diet. It can also result from chronic diarrhea, another way to lose weight. I wouldn't wish that pain on anyone but not surprised she is starting to have health issues.
HCI Books@HCI_Books23m
Did you miss @Kateplusmy8 on The Morning Show/Global News this morning? You can still check out the clip here! http://bit.ly/1gLjeSu
Fired Up 4 Kate@MiloandJack13m
@HCI_Books @Kateplusmy8 HaHa...well, Kate looked fab here...who knew she was abt 2give birth 2 a #KidneyStone! Glad she's on the mend! :)
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Someone really should explain to Gladys that show was taped two weeks ago.
Fired Up 4 Kate @MiloandJack 5m
@HCI_Books @Kateplusmy8 HaHa...well, Kate looked fab here...who knew she was abt 2give birth 2 a #KidneyStone! Glad she's on the mend! :)
UMM that interview was 2 weeks before labor began on the birth of the kidney stone.
Formerly Duped said... 121
I had my first experience with kidney stones this past July. I really thought I was dying. Trying to describe how painful they are is impossible. They did some blood work on me at the ER and found that my calcium levels were way too high. So, I'm off calcium supplements. There are many reasons why people get kidney stones. The doctor told me some people are just susceptible to them.
LOL the clip tweeted by HCI says:
Wed, Oct 16: The former star of “Will and Kate plus 8″ talks with Rosey Edeh.
LMAO
http://globalnews.ca/video/905516/one-on-one-with-kate-gosselin
Suzee...48
I googled one of the sentences in the quote about copyright and recipes, and I did find it on the all recipes website at
http://allrecipes.com/recipe-exchange/recipe-request.aspx?requestID=240200
The interesting thing about it is that it was posted as part of a general discussion of when you can call a recipe your own. It was NOT referring to Kate in any way. It was posted by someone names Celeste, who claims to be quoting an email that she received. She doesn't say who supposedly sent her the email.
So the quote is interesting, but doesn't actually settle anything. And as far as I can see, it was not a sign that allrecipes is even aware of Kate.
And she carried that kidney stone for hundreds of hours while on 32 days bedrest before delivering that little thing.
Breaking news. Govt. shutdown http://lacrossetribune.com/news/national/govt-and-politics/deal-reached-to-avoid-default-and-open-government/article_37e7c372-3685-11e3-8315-0019bb2963f4.html
And Btw my joking about TFW's stone is only for hers. I do have sympathy for others who had it.
Someone say kidney stone? I had surgery last Wednesday to insert a stent that blasts ultrasounds to break it up. I have been passing them for one week now and have one more week to go. It was the size of a marble. I had to call 911 at 1:30 am the Saturday prior because I was almost non stop dry heaving and doubled over. They only gave me pain pill until I could get in to see the specialist that wed. I had to wait for ten more days because I take aspirin for knee pain. He gave me 10 pain pills for those ten days. YES, IT IS PAINFUL to say the least but I suffered more from the knee pain than the stone. For real.
Oh, I had gone to the ER one week before that but the ER doc. was a jerk and only checked my urine for the blood that I told him I had in it. He came in and said I had MASSIVE red and MASSIVE white cells. He said he could give me one of 4 different antibiotics, which do I want. Seriously? Who was the Doc.? Me or him. I asked if he was going to check my other symptoms and he said "this is an ER. I need to see my primary care if I want help with the other ones." After I got angry and told him I probably end up dying under his care anyway, I left. I asked a friend of mine who is a retired nurse if it would do any good to report him. She said it would make me feel better. I decided it wasn't worth the effort.
Now I have an ambulance and another ER bill that I don't have ins. to cover it.
The "kidney stone" is now going to be another thing she'll be obsessed with for a while.
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She'll be tweeting stupid little rhymes soon-home alone with your kidney stone? Ugh, ugh, ugh.
Commenting on the Blog.
I for one am glad the blog is on moderation. In the past there have been some ugly comments that were hurtful. One negative comment directed at me, made me retreat to reading only for quite a while. Once the blog was on moderation, yes, the comments took longer to post but at the same time there hasn't been any real ugliness.
Bloggers come and go for their own reasons. That's the nature of blog. Some aren't interested in the topic being discussed. While others just want to do a "hit and run". Stir up trouble if you will. Yes, we have lost some regulars posting here but at the same time, whose to say they aren't just reading the comments. Some regulars may come back when something interests them or they may not. While I miss some of the bloggers, Dwindle, I respect their decision to walk away. The good thing is all are welcome to post on this blog as long as their are respectful to other bloggers. IMO that's the sign a well run blog.
Glad Milo and TFW can bond over a kidney stone, which are painful. Poor her, guess this is what will fill the blank calendar this week. The rest of us have more important things to think about.
ABC, again, I never commented regarding anyone but furloughed federal workers, and what I said was factual. If others read more into my post, I can't help that. Let's please drop this.
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I didn't even notice that it said "the former star of Will and Kate plus 8" in the description of the video!!
She wore that orange shirt in all the interviews she did in that one day, Oct. 2-the radio show, the Steven and Chris show, and this show. Guess she didn't have time to change between appearances.
On HCI's FB page, someone asked if Kate was going to do a book tour in PA. Their answer was " Kate is still touring with her book and we're looking at places in PA. Stay tuned."
Kate is still touring with her book? Where? Seems like she's home nursing a "broken" foot and recovering from a kidney stone.
Stay tuned? That's something Kate used to say when she hinted that something "big" was on the horizon, which later never happened.
OT: interesting how government spending is bad unless its for your state. From Washington Post, South Dakota rep. Kristi Noem voted against federal assistance for hurricane Sandy victims in the northeast. She voted against any compromise that would have prevented the shutdown.
Then early October, after a week of very warm temps, a blizzard dumped three feet of snow on cattle that were in summer pastures, and didn't have winter coats yet, and thousands of cattle died. And the South Dakota farmers could not go to the USDA Farm Service Agency for help because those offices were closed. Oh, and the farm Bill expired during the shutdown too. So now Rep Noem wants help for cattle ranchers in her state. From the federal government.
Interesting irony there. I just wanted to share.
I am a type A but know and have lived with many type Bs. What I have observed is that most people here seem to be type As. Just a guess. I also have observed that some Type As really have a very, very hard time understanding how Type Bs work. Which is completely understandable. But I hear someone say I don't get it how can you suddenly be at this new job and leave some other one, I just sort of laugh. Well, type Bs can. Switching things up like that is not only normal to a type B but more comfortable for them.
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Yep Admin, that's me. Thank you for understanding that and posting about it. It took me a long time to understand that for myself and thought something was wrong with me. Many, many bosses are type A's and don't like to hire type B's for that very reason. Hence we also seem to be unemployed longer also. Poor Jon that some don't understand that. Wonderful Jon that he does.
My last job that I was laid off at, the boss told me that he specifically hired me because of all the experience I obtained at ALL my jobs. He mentioned that to me when I kept coming up with unconventional ideas to fix things those with degrees couldn't. What a compliment and verification to me that I am needed. To bad my dad and stepmother had already passed from this life and never got to know that. They always told me not to offer my ideas to new employees or think I had something better to offer.
Kate is a twit said... 130
Now Kate has something else in common with LOM! Milo must be thrilled!
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When it comes to Kate, it doesn't take much to thrill Milo! However, Kate never did accept LOM's cast, did she?
Admin, I also like moderation. All those clean ups when people were slinging mud and worse all over the place were quite bothersome, I am sure. Make those folks with mud leave it at the virtual door of the blog!
Also, notice in that interview how "broken" her foot looks. Looks like she has a bandage covering her pinky toe, but the rest of her foot looks fine.
Seems like TFW had more interviews in Canada than the U.S. I am officially bored with her and it looks like most people are. Finally. Will check in from time to time to see how the lawsuit turns out and to check out if Robert's book is released.
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Someone commented about Jon having to quit a job because one of the kids got sick and this commentator wondered why he didn't have a back up plan.
Many of us have friends or relatives to call on in those situations. But who will Jon call that Kate won't kick up a fuss over? He can't call Jodi or Kevin, can't probably even call his mom because Kate will complain. It's one thing if Jon is with the kids if he sees his relatives or friends, another thing entirely if he leaves the kids with said relatives/ friends and takes off. Kate would complain and if Jon is the only person on an emergency contact list he's the only person their school can release the child to. This is a great example of how not to co- parent.
TFW sounded almost cheery as she described spending half the day in the ER dealing with a kidney stone. Knowing how she lies and exaggerates, I'm not quite believing she had a full on kidney stone. From what I've heard from friends and read online, the symptoms seem very painful. TFW is such a drama queen, I cannot imagine her being stoic about such painful symptoms.
I do drink a fair amount of water throughout the day, and limit myself to one cup of coffee. Not sure if that has helped or I'm just lucky - no kidney stones so far. May that continue *fingers crossed*
And in a similar spirit - I'd like to encourage anyone here who is 50 years or older, if they have not already done so, to get a colonoscopy. Under the new ACA law, this is a free preventative procedure for those of a certain age or with a family history of colon cancer. I had my first one done a couple weeks ago. The worst part is drinking the prep liquid to finish cleaning out your colon. The actual procedure was easy and painless. The procedure found several polyps in my colon and biopsies revealed that three were adenomas. As I understand it, left untreated these adenomas could have become cancerous. So I am very grateful for the outcome, and have to have a repeat colonoscopy in 3 years. If you are 50 or over, have not yet had this procedure - please do so!
Apparently this fan thinks that ECJ is Jon. There is something not quite right with this one, bless her soul. I hope the non-fans don't keep egging her on to keep tweeting Kate. I don't know if she is developmentally delayed, as someone suggested, or what her "story is," but I read through the timeline and apparently Kate had her blocked. There must have been a reason for Kate to do so, and to keep encouraging a fan such as this to tweet Kate until she answers really isn't a very nice thing to do.
Holly Upton @daisygirl2650 51m
@EmeraldCityJazz It's not true Kate never had an affair with her body guard Jon was the one that cheated on her in their marriage
Holly Upton @daisygirl2650 1h
@EmeraldCityJazz okay are you Jon Gosselin
Holly Upton @daisygirl2650 1h
@Kateplusmy8 Tell Jon Gosselin i think he is cute
Holly Upton @daisygirl2650 3h
@Kateplusmy8 okay i didn't know why you weren't online on twitter how did you break your foot and what is a kidney stone and what caused it
Admin: did you not know Kate is an expert, cause she has a nursing cert. She knows all about nutrition, she eats very healthy, Yeah, that's why she has a kidney stone! Just cause you eat organic does not make you healthy. It's what you eat/drink/take.
Or is this Kate feeble attempt at playing the pity card to get people to buy her book. Wrong thing to say Kate. If you got a kidney stone, from what you cook & eat, and what's in the cookbook is what you make at home, I certainly would not buy your cookbook. I don't want to take the chance of getting a kidney stone, from your idea of cooking. Canned stuff, lots of salt, and Kate does say all the time she drinks coffee like water.
Give it time. Right now she's basking in the attention from the sympathetic tweeties. Later she will assure them that she is alright now but it was a very painful experience. Or maybe she'll even write a blog post about it on her website.
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Perhaps post a picture of it on her website? After all, she did photograph the kids' first poops.
I had a huge kidney stone lodged half way out of the kidney. The Dr. did a cystoscopy (I was out..thank God) to try to move it and discovered I had bladder cancer. I love that stone now. I had two ESWL treatments to shatter the darned thing so it would move. I am fine so far, and have cystoscopies every 6 months. And that pain is bad.
I am not able to comment here with my Foxy name. I just posted about bladder cancer found when I had a huge stone. I will try again.
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I just tried tom comment about a huge kidney stone and having bladder cancer discovered with the procedure. I can not post comments under foxy.
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Kate has a kidney stone? I almost feel sorry for her. Maybe just a smidgen of sorry.
I've had two and the pain is like none other. Mine didn't pass and I wound up having lithotripsy both times, which turned out to be a quick and painless procedure.
It's gotta be her diet - high salt and certain foods contribute to stones as does not staying hydrated.
Poor kids, wonder if they had to take care of her?
Which brings up the point -- what if Kate was really ill, to the point of not being able to drive the kids to school or care for them in any way? What if she had to be hospitalized? She doesn't appear to have family or friends, would she permit Jon to care for them?
Lala as I understood it from my urologist most stones are calcium deposits and directly related to diet, hydration and how your body is processing the calcium you put in it. Some may be more prone to them but it still goes back to nutrition. It's standard to send you to a nutritionist afterward. It doesn't always mean your diet is "bad". For instance someone eating a ton of spinach thinking it's healthy can start getting stones. There are things you can do to adjust your diet that prevent them. My last one was 5 years ago and I have to believe that's because I actively changed some things. I hope this incident does prompt Kate to talk to a professional about diet.
getofftwitter said... 155
Or is this Kate feeble attempt at playing the pity card to get people to buy her book. Wrong thing to say Kate. If you got a kidney stone, from what you cook & eat, and what's in the cookbook is what you make at home, I certainly would not buy your cookbook.
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That's how she broke her foot, too. She accidentally dropped one of her breakfast muffins on it.
I won't make fun of her kidney stone though, if she really did pass one. That's no joking matter.
Someone commented about Jon having to quit a job because one of the kids got sick and this commentator wondered why he didn't have a back up plan.
Many of us have friends or relatives to call on in those situations. But who will Jon call that Kate won't kick up a fuss over? He can't call Jodi or Kevin, can't probably even call his mom because Kate will complain. It's one thing if Jon is with the kids if he sees his relatives or friends, another thing entirely if he leaves the kids with said relatives/ friends and takes off. Kate would complain and if Jon is the only person on an emergency contact list he's the only person their school can release the child to. This is a great example of how not to co- parent.
Fair enough. I didn't think about that part....that TFW would have a fit no matter *who* Jon had as a back-up.
And that the school can only release the kid to whoever's on their list. Yikes this gets messy, doesn't it!
Although from his comment, it sounded like *he* was the back-up for when TFW is out of town. Which isn't all that practical a plan, either, if he's trying to hold down a job.
It would seem that she should have her own back-up's worked out if it's on her custody time, and he would have his back-up's for his custody time. And neither should fuss about the other's back-up....unless they're convicted felons.
Most people have calcium based kidney stones, but some people have uric acid based stones.
The calcium based ones aren't necessarily due to poor diet....some people's body's don't process calcium correctly, excreting it instead of using it.
Whichever it is, they surely are one painful thing to deal with!
Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 161
That's true, Admin. Hydration is a must and I will admit I have problems with drinking anything when I should. I have a friend that calls me a camel because I just don't drink or get thirsty like most people. I've had to make myself drink lots and lots of water. I'll set a timer to remind me, otherwise, it doesn't happen.
Kate Gosselin @Kateplusmy8 31m
When it rains it pours!Just as my broken foot began 2heal,more drama..Spent 1/2 of yesterday in emergency w a kidney stone! #betternow #whew
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KK is the lying liar who lies...
there's no telling if this is even true.
She's probably just wanting people to talk about her.
OrangeCrusher1 said... 143
Glad Milo and TFW can bond over a kidney stone, which are painful.
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I would think that bonding with Kate is likewise painful.
Apparently this fan thinks that ECJ is Jon. There is something not quite right with this one, bless her soul. I hope the non-fans don't keep egging her on to keep tweeting Kate.
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There was a fan who keep tweeting the same thing over and over again, several times a day, such as asking Kate if she remembered Collin's dance, something about Scooby Doo and pestering her about her favorite drink. She didn't let up. I can't remember her Twitter ID, though. What happened to her? This isn't the same person, is it?
Njay Admin, Jane,Lala, Foxy and other kidney stone sufferers!
Let us commiserate in the incredible mind-blowing pain- I would have said yes to an offer of of a gunshot. I also had a double J stent but it did no good. As for telling the pompous ER dr where to get off, bravo. These hotshots really know little in the scheme of things ( I am a nurse)
My very first kidney stone, I was a university student and they would not give me pain killers until the results of my IVP came in, as they thought I may be seeking drugs ( common complaint of users)
Why, I could write a book on kidney stones...Kate? There's an idea for you!
I am 50/50 on whether she really had one. It may have been an ovarian pain- she does have PCOS doesn't she? Maybe she just had an inkling she might have a stone.
Oh- forgot to say...my stones were calcium oxalate and I had to have my blood levels checked before and after a diet restricting both substances. No change. In my case, it's just a propensity but the big must is extra hydration.
I don't feel sorry for her...I hope she gets a kidney stone for every time she hit her kids w/ that wooden spoon.
BTW, my husband gets "Special Occasion" kidney stones. My birthday (2x), our anniversary, Thanksgiving...
Where is this "Jon quit a job because one of the kids was sick" coming from? When did he say that? I recall him saying he had to leave work and drive from NJ to pick up a sick kid at school (in the dads round table interview, I think), but I don't recall him saying he quit the job.
So TFMJG had a kidney stone? I feel sorry for the kidney stone!
Between Kate's diet of coffee and the salty canned foods I'm willing to bet that was a major factor. By her own admission we know a he's pounding away at some major no no's when it comes to stones. Wonder if she'll give up coffee like those of us who have who are prone to stones.
LOL the clip tweeted by HCI says:
Wed, Oct 16: The former star of “Will and Kate plus 8″ talks with Rosey Edeh.
LMAO
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sarah @gypsi001 3m
@MiloandJack @HCI_Books @Kateplusmy8 is Will and Kate plus 8 a mistake? Or is that some other group?
Oy. Head shaking...
I can't remember the exact quote but I assume Jon meant that he was fired because he left his job to pick up his sick kid. It can and does happen. I just think he probably thought what any father would think, if I just explain to the boss I had to leave for my sick child he'll understand. In terms of having a second or third contact who can pick the child up, maybe there was and they weren't available either. Kids don't always mesh with work, second and third back up plans don't always work out, and it's perfectly believable that someone might get in trouble at work for things with their kids that are interfering with work, even if they never meant it to. Seen it happen, quite frequently actually.
Admin...Thanks for doing the post on Kevin Pearce. You said the The Crash Reel would be released in theaters in December. Is this the same movie/documentary I watched on ESPN recently or is it something different? I'm confused.
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Old comment. I don't think it was ever on ESPN....though I would not doubt if they have done their own program on Kevin. I've been to their site and their deal appears to be exclusively with HBO. They released this in an interesting way I've seen a couple times now--they released it straight to HBO and HBOgo this summer and you could watch it for several months. Then they pulled it for a release in theaters, first abroad this month and in December in the U.S. It's worth asking if your cable provider has an HBO deal running now. Sometimes they'll let you try it for free for three months. Then you can see it for free.
Fired Up 4 Kate @MiloandJack 38m
@Kateplusmy8 We know what that means...U get sent hm with a strainer....:) One stone or several small ones?
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Oh, Gladys. Must you know the nitty gritty of it all?
So much of what’s been written about them is “untrue,” Gosselin insisted... that her children should be able to tell their own history.''
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If she believes that so much written about them is untrue, why on earth is she continuing to push to get them all back on TV?
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What exactly is floating out there about them that is untrue? Huh?? What, that they enjoy a mediocre life and love their father, is that the ugly "untruths" people have put out there?
And really, as OP said, if you've got all kinds of nasty rumors floating out there about your young children (not to mention fake FBs), why on earth would you subject them to such a thing???
Were you here when we were last on unmoderation? We had a very bad incident with it. If you saw some of the comments we still get from
time to time you would understand why going unmoderated is not an
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I was here and it was awful. Moderation can be annoying. Unmoderated can be gruesome
Thanks to Admin, the blogger girls and even the mower boys if they're
keeping the blog girls happy. :)
What ailment is next for TFW? The possibilities are endless. My
personal favorite is goiter.
In keeping with Millicent 153, also get you mammies grammed! (age and family history dependent, of course).
@Kateplusmy8 We know what that means...U get sent hm with a strainer....:) One stone or several small ones?
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Ew! Yes you do, and it's gross. Except if Gladys had reading comprehension, Kate said she already passed it. No strainer necessary.
I suppose Gladys wants that strainer put on Ebay.
I suppose Gladys wants that strainer put on Ebay.
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LOL! Gladys would frame it and hang it above her toilet, right next to LOM's collection of stones!
Fired Up 4 Kate @MiloandJack 1m
@Kateplusmy8. Hubs is buggin me 2ask U...Did U drive urself 2ER rm? He was always N 2much pain 2drive. I got the privilege!
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Good gawd, Gladys! Get a grip! I've never seen such a busybody. It doesn't end. She's crazy.
Fired Up 4 Kate @MiloandJack 3m
@Kateplusmy8. Hubs is buggin me 2ask U...Did U drive urself 2ER rm? He was always N 2much pain 2drive. I got the privilege!
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Does LOM sit right next to Milo when she's tweeting? Strange couple.
If she believes that so much written about them is untrue, why on earth is she continuing to push to get them all back on TV?
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To quote Raquel to Emily ("A Perfect Murder")..."Money, honey."
RealZiggyFlo @RealZiggyFlo 3h
@Kateplusmy8 Kidney stones have no specific cause & there are several different kinds.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/kidney-stones/DS00282/DSECTION=causes … pic.twitter.com/kl6iTxwlJR
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In defending against tweets about TFW's diet being a possible cause of the kidney stones, this sheeple tweeted a link to the Mayo Clinic's article about kidney stones. The photo she included in her tweet is a screenshot of only the very beginning of the Mayo Clinic article, where they discuss causes of kidney stones. Yet, if she had kept reading onto to the next section, "Risk Factors" , she would have seen this part:
Dehydration. Not drinking enough water each day can increase your risk of kidney stones. People who live in warm climates and those who sweat a lot may be at higher risk than others.
Certain diets. Eating a diet that's high in protein, sodium and sugar may increase your risk of some types of kidney stones. This is especially true with a high-sodium diet. Too much sodium in your diet increases the amount of calcium your kidneys must filter and significantly increases your risk of kidney stones.
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Now we know why her "cookbook" , which is chock full of high sodium canned foods and recipes with far too much salt added (a TableSPOON of garlic salt,) has a medical disclaimer, lol.
In defending against tweets about TFW's diet being a possible cause of the kidney stones, this sheeple tweeted a link to the Mayo Clinic's article about kidney stones. The photo she included in her tweet is a screenshot of only the very beginning of the Mayo Clinic article, where they discuss causes of kidney stones. Yet, if she had kept reading onto to the next section, "Risk Factors" , she would have seen this part:
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Oh for heaven sake. And I supposed my urologist from USC is wrong too when she explained that diet is a HUGE factor in your stones, and that the number one way to see if you can prevent them is to CHANGE YOUR DIET.
Again, doesn't mean your diet is "bad" what she is saying is that however you body chemistry is working, the food and drink you are putting in it or not putting in it may be encouraging stones, period. One person may be able to chug coffee all day long and never get a stone in their life, whereas someone like me could develop stones on a regular basis from just a cup of joe a day. Same with water. Hence, it is indeed my diet. In my case I really wasn't paying attention to water or caffeine because I was in school and hyper focused on schoolwork. It was a good wake up call to put my health first.
Even if diet had absolutely nothing to do with stones, Kate's diet and alarming weight loss is still very concerning. I sincerely hope that she listens to her doctor and sees a nutritionist--standard recommendation after your first stone.
Admin-I called it. You said before you were surprised that Kate didn't say how painful it was. Well, after Milo kept pestering her asking whether she drove herself to the ER, Kate answered:
Kate Gosselin @Kateplusmy8 11m
@MiloandJack no I had to call an ambulance.... It was horrific! :(
Kate Gosselin @Kateplusmy8 3m
@MiloandJack I did drive my kids to bus stop first.. But pain went from bad to insane in 30 minutes and couldn't drive..No way in the world!
So Kate drove the kids to the bus stop, went to the ER, passed a kidney stone, and was all better in time to pick up the kids in the afternoon!! What a SuperMom!!
Still pestering Kate about the book that she wants Kate to promote for her!
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nicolergould
@braez @Kateplusmy8 PLS RT!! this is my book and hoping it gets recognized!!! pic.twitter.com/eqQrm32fPv
Gotta give it to some of these sheeple. They are persistent!
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The Saga of the Stone (coming soon on DVD) featuring Kate, Gladys and LOM:
Kateplusmy8
@MiloandJack no I had to call an ambulance.... It was horrific! :(
Kateplusmy8
@MiloandJack I did drive my kids to bus stop first.. But pain went from bad to insane in 30 minutes and couldn't drive..No way in the world!
MiloandJack
@Kateplusmy8 Well...darn, U should have just let us guys here on twitter entertain U in the ER...LOL Oh, just kiddin there..2much pain yes?
MiloandJack
@Kateplusmy8 HaHa...hubs says 2me..."See, I told U...it hurts so bad!" #KidneyStonePain...officially #Verified by KATE! :)
MiloandJack
@Kateplusmy8 Oh gosh...well, hubs has nothing on U! LOL U & him are sharing alot of ailments...#BootMan still offers his ortho shoe 2U! :
Keep pushing that ortho shoe, Milo! Eewwww!
She doesn't have a friend or relative in the entire county she could call to drive her there? I ALMOST feel bad for her all by herself having to phone an ambulance for herself and ride there all by herself without even so much as a boyfriend to follow behind her with the car. What about going home? They would have given her morphine or other strong drugs at the hospital. She wouldn't be permitted to drive. She has to call someone to drive her. She would be wiped out for days after the kind of drugs they give you, plus the pain of it sucks the life out of you. If she didn't lie so much I wouldn't be so skeptical but her story isn't very consistent with most other people's experiences.
By the way when someone said they didn't give them drugs right away, I had that same experience with my first stone. In my case they said they were afraid to give me drugs because they didn't know what it was. I was just at the school clinic and they were so afraid I had appendicitis or was having a miscarriage, even though I assured them I was not pregnant. I went without drugs for several hours by the time all was said and done before I got to the hospital and the urologist came and gave me morphine. In hindsight, I find that pretty unbelievable they did that to me knowing now how terrible the pain ended up being. Normal practice?
By the way, when I first went into the clinic, I said to them, I'm having really terrible period cramps. The worst of my life. Oh how silly of me. I also remember in the ER the nurse saying "is this the abdominal?". That felt so cold and detached. Hospitals are not fun even for one evening.
Kateplusmy8
@MiloandJack no I had to call an ambulance.... It was horrific! :(
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"Horrific", yes Kate. Horrific was incidentally the exact same word used here by a few people this morning to describe their experiences. Interesting she uses the same exact word over all the words out there to be had to describe a bad experience. Hmmm. :)
Now we know why her "cookbook" , which is chock full of high sodium canned foods and recipes with far too much salt added (a TableSPOON of garlic salt,) has a medical disclaimer, lol.
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Someone said that her stir fry is very salty, almost to the point of not being able to eat it. I remember a comment either here or on Twitter that Kate better watch out for kidney stones...and lo and behold!
yea, right she took kids to bus stop then had to call ambulance then was all better by pick up time? Anyone else calling bullstuff on that load of crap?
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Drama Queen Rides Again. Too many lies for me to believe anything she says. What is real or fantasy with Kate.
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@Kateplusmy8 Oh gosh...well, hubs has nothing on U! LOL U & him are sharing alot of ailments...#BootMan still offers his ortho shoe 2U! :
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Milo offered the cast to her several times before, with no response. Guess she figures with the kidney stones story, she now has Kate's attention and will give the "boot" offer one more try!
Anonymous said... 193
yea, right she took kids to bus stop then had to call ambulance then was all better by pick up time? Anyone else calling bullstuff on that load of crap?
Pam
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Yes, and as Admin said how did she drive herself home from the ER if she was taken there in an ambulance? Someone had to have picked her up. She has regular household help, it's obvious.
There is NO way she would be able to pick up her kids after having a kidney stone. She wouldn't even be able to drive with the meds they gave her place it does take a lot out of a person physically to be in that much pain. I had one when I was 19 and they thought I was in labor!
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Sleepless In Seattle said... 192
Someone said that her stir fry is very salty, almost to the point of not being able to eat it. I remember a comment either here or on Twitter that Kate better watch out for kidney stones...and lo and behold!
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Yes, someone here made that Stir Fry recipe and said it was very salty and her family would be thirsty all night. The recipe calls for a half CUP of soy sauce to one and a half pounds of steak, and not even the low sodium one, which would still be a lot of sodium.
As far as the earlier comments that TFW better watch out for kidney stones, well, some might call this a tiny bit of karma, or justice. Hmm, they say that kidney stones are usually a recurring problem. That would be such a shame for her. Hope she has good health insurance. I predict in about a month or so we might hear screams reverberating from Wernersville when she gets the bills in the mail, particularly the one for her share of the ambulance ride.
Anonymous said... 193
yea, right she took kids to bus stop then had to call ambulance then was all better by pick up time? Anyone else calling bullstuff on that load of crap?
Pam
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It was probably just bad gas from eating her greasy canned BEAN and cheese casserole.
TFW said her kidney stone resolved on its own.
She didnt have time for a kidney stone, so she willed it away.
Too bad she couldnt mind over matter the healing of her foot. TFW must be losing her touch!
** She didnt have time for post partum depression**
So, being the midnight troll here, I often have to wait till the next evening to see my post.
At first it bothered me, I would keep coming back to check and see if it got posted, then I remembered I had a life, and went on and lived it!
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No offense intended
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