Thursday, July 30, 2015

Recap: Couples Therapy episode 10: This ring is a promise to give you another ring, later, at some point. Eventually. Unless we break up.

I'm still playing catch-up on some recaps I haven't done yet and I thought I would start with a really old one, the last episode of  Couples Therapy that I never got around to! Enjoy!

Last time on Couples Therapy. The producers set up a dating profile for Farrah, who promptly became the first woman to ever stump Neil Clark Warren.



There's no box to check on eHarmony for sociopath, which is why one should be cautious when browsing other's profiles. No one can believe Kelsey is still with that pig Wu-Tang much less willing to breathe the same air as him.

Since we've talked so much about regional accents and I find them interesting, I would say that Jon and Liz's regional Northeastern accent is what I would consider pretty typical of the area. It's heavy on the R's and W's, with some nasal notes, and hints of blackberry. Or is that my glass of wine?

Dr. Jenn says everyone has done a lot of work in therapy and that we're nearing the end of the program. Out of curiosity I wonder how much time each couple spends in therapy throughout the show.

Jon and Liz are hanging out again with Taylor and John out back. Jon laughs as he says he's talked to his mom about masturbation. Well, uh, that must be one understanding and progressive mother! Kelsey says she doesn't masturbate, and the other women seem horrified. You don't masturbate???

What? It's work for a woman to masturbate. It requires props, usually, and sometimes charged batteries. Many of us really could take it or leave it, am I right ladies? And, this is about as close to talking about sex as I've ever gotten on this blog. I think it just isn't proper for a good God fearing mumu-wearing lady and her crocs to discuss the bedroom, and I am all right with that!


Lol, Liz says she felt bad for Kelsey, wanted to give her something (a prop, she means?) and send her to a room for five hours somewhere.

Five hours??? Good grief, do you know how productive I could be with five hours? I could do my entire taxes for the year in less time. See, this is what I mean. Female masturbation is work and hardly efficient! John says the mask is coming off Liz. Sure is.

Taylor too claims to be quite the mastermind when it comes to female masturbation. Ew.

Taylor's daughter Kennedy arrives. She's about seven. She's a gorgeous child and looks a lot like her dad. John says Kennedy is a real handful. I bet Taylor probably just spoils her, which is natural when you're parenting a child whose other parent recently died. And also natural when you're a self-absorbed bimbo. They take her out to breakfast.

Kennedy walks all over Taylor and John, talking back and copping a constant attitude, and Taylor's helpless to deal with her. The kid won't even pick something to order off a wonderful menu and is throwing silverware. Yeesh, kids really turn Lord of the Flies right quick when adults let them do whatever the hell they want, it's kind of creepy. Taylor needs help with this and Dr. Jenn knows it.

Back at the ranch, I just realized for the first time I think Taylor's John might be wearing a toupee. How 1992. They see Kennedy off with I guess her nanny. Taylor at least knows her problem with Kennedy is just setting boundaries and that she just wants to take her to Disneyland because her dad died. I get that, and it's really sad, but her dad will be dead for the rest of Kennedy's life and at some point she needs to start having a normal childhood.

Taylor kind of reminds me of Kate the way she talks so negatively about her own child, calling her a tyrant. That seems rather nasty to say about your child even if it's true. Plus, she's a tyrant because Taylor won't parent her, so that's Taylor's fault. John says he's been reluctant to step up and parent Kennedy because he's worried she'll resent it. I think John needs to stop making excuses. This is not a situation where Kennedy has a loving and available father who lives twenty minutes away and John can just fill the role of Mom's nice friend. Her dad is dead and John is the only father she has now. He needs to parent her. Taylor's sure not going to do it.

Well, Dr. Jenn has some rather generous spin on this whole situation, saying that Kennedy acting out so wildly in front of Taylor just means they're bonded. Lol, yes, sure, that's what it is. Thank goodness she has a "but" here, in that Taylor gives her absolutely no structure or expectations or "focused" time with her. Dr. Jenn recommends they spend twenty minutes a day together where Kennedy gets to direct their play.

I completely agree with Jenn that not taking charge of Kennedy is going to create a highly anxious child. That is 100% true. Kids this age crave a parent to give them structure, to say no, to be firm at times--no matter how much they look like they're having a ball running their own show.

John is tearing up and saying this is so very important for Taylor and Kennedy. I like him well enough. He seems sincere.

Jon and Liz are walking back inside and I have no idea what they're talking about, but Jon says something about how he wouldn't be mad at her. They approach Kelsey with a present which is revealed to be the cutest little purple vibrator. Did I just call a vibrator cute?

Kelsey seems to enjoy the joke. Lol, the lesbians are looking on in the doorway saying a woman's body is something to be explored and nurtured. Haha, they are the best.

Jon is cracking up saying Kelsey will always remember he and Liz got her her first vibrator. Hehe, Jon can be a goof.

Woo-hoo, it's Farrah time! Dr. Jenn's going to analyze video footage of a date she had last night. Awesome, love it.

Hey, this guy is cute, if you're into guys who wear scarfs. Oh, he lives with his mom.

Well, I don't blame Farrah for blinking over that.

You can tell Farrah is trying so hard to act like how a normal caring person acts, saying she's sorry about his sick grandma and that it's too bad he and his son's mother couldn't make it work. Her eyes betray that not only is she not sorry but she doesn't even understand sorry, but she gets an A for effort.

I hate when people say "you guys'es." God, it's just a terrible butchering.

Whoa, date's going south fast. They haven't even gotten their waters yet and this guy launches into some long thing about how bitches are just as bad as guys these days. And, now we know why he's single.

Flashback to a string of bad dates. Help. Hehe, even Dr. Jenn is cracking up, this is just....bad. It's PlentyofFish.com, what can I say. You get what you pay for, bitches. Let's get back to this awful date.

The guy brings up that Farrah is from Chatsworth and then starts laughing. Is it sad I know exactly what he is laughing about before he ever explains? I guess it's because I'm local. Chatsworth is well known as the porn capital of the world. All the porno is shot there, and if you choose to live there, which is actually a fine choice as it's a very nice (though way too hot) valley community, you will probably be subjected to a lot of teasing the rest of your time there because Americans still snicker over porn like children. Must be our conservative pilgrim roots. Initially I was sure this date was going to say something really douchey like so you do porn for a living? But to my surprise he says that he used to work in Chatsworth, as a receptionist at a sub-studio of Playboy and even got to go to the mansion once. What the F?!!

I think it's kind of funny Farrah is so horrified by this, having done a sex tape, but I don't know, there's something about this that is universally shocking even if you've done porn yourself. I don't care if all you did was staple contracts together and stamp COPY on them, you worked at a porn studio! What a terrible, terrible date. Like a date that gets you to shut down your profile forever and change your phone number date. Poor Dr. Jenn, and she did try so hard to set her up. I don't think Farrah should waste a second of energy being angry over this douche. It was just a bad date, could have happened to anyone. He looks normal aside from that scarf, who could have predicted this?

The guy actually wants her to call him. Dr. Jenn can't stop laughing over that. She said Farrah stayed too long on this date. Yeah, really, I woulda been out of there around about the time he was discussing living with his mother. Hehe, I love Dr. Jenn so much. Dr. Jenn said Farrah worked too hard on the date. She needs to chill. Yes. Also I think Farrah is more awkward than a 14 year old at their first school dance. It's hard to watch.

"You have to say 'ouch' when someone hurts you," says Dr. Jenn profoundly. Shakespeare couldn't have put it better.

Kelsey tells Wu-Tang she wants to forgive him. Dr. Jenn says they've broken up. It's been so long I don't really recall that was official. But I'm glad to hear that.

Naturally Wu-Tang is being the pig that he is and blaming this all on Kelsey. Kelsey calls him out and says had they never come here he wouldn't have told her about that other woman. Wu-Tang then says he forgives her.

Ha, Kelsey's face! You forgive me??? Oh, hell no! She throws something at his chest, looks like a piece of cardboard or something.

Kelsey and Wu-Tang meet one last time with Dr. Jenn. Dr. Jenn says they've both grown a lot. I think that's true for Kelsey but that's quite a stretch for Wu-Tang. He seems as nasty as ever. Wu-Tang still wants to be friends. Quite frankly, I think Kelsey should never see this guy again. He's not just a bad boyfriend. He's a bad person.

Dr. Jenn seems to think maybe they shouldn't have contact, at least for a year anyway. Kelsey, sadly, thinks she's probably open to catching up with him now and again on the phone at some point, asking how he is doing. Ugh. Let it go.

Kelsey said she knows now she needs a man who is emotionally available. Well yeah, that's always a good quality to have in a relationship.

Day 22. The lesbians, the most normal and well-adjusted couple here (take that, Duggars), are outside being cute and talking about cute things like making a bucket list together. One of them says I have one and I've already done something, fall in love. They kiss. Oh gosh, that's sweet.

Jon heads to a jewelry store. He wants to get a ring for Liz that represents a turning point in the relationship.



He meets up with Liz at Cafe Fiore, a delicious casual Italian restaurant in Woodland Hills.

Jon gives Liz one of those speeches that is sounding like it's leading up to a proposal. He keeps telling the cameras he hopes Liz doesn't think this is that kind of ring. Yipe, I don't think a guy should ever get a girl a ring before marriage unless it's thee ring. Of course any woman would think this is it.

Liz opens the box with a little ring and Jon says this is his promise he will get engaged to her. Lol, is he sixteen? What the hell? Well, at least Liz is into rings, her fingers are full of them, so I guess in light of that this makes a little more sense. She likes rings I guess.

Liz reminds me of a tom boy who never grew up. She refuses to cry. She says Jon will be her "best buddy" forever and is a wonderful person. She could picture herself with him forever. As we know now, it wasn't meant to be.

The music selections continue to be top notch. This time they're playing Back to You by Twin Forks. Great one. I love the exposure shows like this can give to relative unknowns.

They all meet Dr. Jenn at a pier to go on a steamboat cruise for dinner. Oh, I love that. Fun. Dr. Jenn says she's proud of them. She wants them to go down the table and toast each other. Ha, who's Farrah gonna toast. "Herself!" Dr. Jenn says. Lol.

Ugh, poor Kelsey has to toast that pig. She is far too generous with him, praising his honesty. Yeah, he was finally very honest about that ho-bag he has been seeing behind her back all this time. Wu-Tang says he knows they'll be friends.

Farrah's happy she found the strength to better herself.

Jon says he loves Liz and they learned a lot. Liz says she's thankful for him and glad they got to share this experience together. They were a nice enough couple. They kiss. Even though it eventually didn't work out, this seems like one of those relationships where no one is ever going to regret their time together. I think some relationships are about finding your forever spouse, others are more about finding yourself. This was the latter.

Sada says she's grateful and wants to be the person Whitney deserves. Whitney says it's been a rocky road but they're dedicated to their marriage. I just love them. Anyone who is still bigoted enough to try to stop a beautiful relationship like this should STFU and turn into a spotted toad forever.

Taylor cries and says she loves John, he makes her feel safe and protected. She sounds needy. John stands up to give his speech. I think it's nice for a man to stand when he's saying something important to the woman he loves. He hands Taylor over some papers.

"Is this a prenup?" Taylor quips. Hehe, she's funny at times. And, all joking aside, get a prenup, Taylor!

Aww, it's adoption paperwork for Kennedy! Oh, gosh, I'm gonna cry! John, you're all right, bud.

Dr. Jenn says Whitney and Sada developed better communication skills. Jon has learned how to be more assertive. I have to say she hit the nail on the head with Jon. Good for her for seeing it. Taylor has learned to move past the trauma of her first marriage. Farrah is a sociopath and there's nothing I can do for her, Dr. Jenn says, throwing up her hands. Hehe, just kidding, she says Farrah's discovered love and acceptance for herself. Yes, sure, that's what happened.

Well, Dr. Jenn believes everyone can find love. Even Farrah? How optimistic of her!

Well, it's the end. It's been an eclectic cast this season and the recaps were a lot of fun. I like Dr. Jenn and I think she's sincere, albeit a savvy businesswoman. It's interesting watching it now knowing that Jon and Liz eventually split, but I don't think his time with her was a waste and I think they both benefited from spending time with Dr. Jenn. I wish he and his new relationship the best of luck.

88 sediments (sic) from readers:

Tucker's Mom said...

Paula said... 70
Sorry that should be...TLC "veil" has been lifted, though "vile" does describe the Duggars pretty well imo.
July 30, 2015 at 6:17 AM
*****
I got a chuckle out of the play on words!

LOVE the beer ring, and OMG, please, for the love of everything holy, gentlemen, NEVER get your woman a PRE-engagement ring.
That little velvet box better come with a proposal!

Actually, I'm not convinced Liz was waiting with bated breath for Jon to propose.

Dmasy said...

I watched that show. I don't completely remember everything. But, I do remember how horribly awkward the restaurant/ring scene was.

The only thing that could have made the connection worse would have been if Kennedy joined them and was throwing silverware at Jon and Liz.

Sue_Buddy said...

After watching the cable ratings for a while I feel fairly safe in saying TLC's viewing audience prefers shows with little people and fat people. That's Kate's competition these days. Maybe if she fattens 'em all up she could have Kate Plus My Big Fat 8. Then she could have a successful weekly show on the freak channel.

PA Dutch Mom said...

From the Duggars discussion on the previous thread,,,

"God has been working through so many of you to make this transition for our family as smooth as possible. God has used you all to bless us"

They have used God to bless themselves.

Auntie Ann -- I think I was channeling your grandmother, but it wasn't a rant. lol! It wasn't German (although close enough), but PA Dutch and it meant that I was confused, not quite right in the head because it's so bloody hot in here! My central air went out. Too bad I don't have Twitter so I couldn't ask the tweeties on there to google a repairman for me. I called someone instead of trying to fix it myself and tweeting pictures. Imagine that.

P.J. said...

From last thread

Mel said...

Apparently God is only interested in the lives of the Duggars and Kate Gosselin.

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And people wonder why I don't go to church. Pfft! Why bother. LOL

P.J. said...

Musings on the Recap...

"Dr. Jenn recommends they spend twenty minutes a day together where Kennedy gets to direct their play."

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Really? Sounds to me like the kid is in charge 24/7 now. Maybe Taylor should start small and direct the play for 20 minutes a day. That way, she can ease into being a parent to the kid.

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"Is this a prenup?" Taylor quips. Hehe, she's funny at times. And, all joking aside, get a prenup, Taylor!

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Why on earth would she need a prenup? She's got nothing. Her husband was deeply in debt when he committed suicide and left her holding the bag. On one episode the creditors were going after her engagement ring and an Hermes bag. Unless she's recently won the lottery, I hope her new husband got her to sign the pre-nup.

Can you tell I'm a fan of RHOBH? You can't make this crap up. :)

P.J. said...

Breaking news?

Gypsy Sisters Cancelled.

http://www.tmz.com/2015/07/30/gypsy-sisters-tlc-show-cancelled/

Horseshoes are firmly up sKate's ass again, but let's face it, she's filler. And not very successful filler at that.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...


Really? Sounds to me like the kid is in charge 24/7 now. Maybe Taylor should start small and direct the play for 20 minutes a day. That way, she can ease into being a parent to the kid.

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I kind of thought that was odd too but I think Dr. Jenn was getting at Kennedy being able to feel in control in a structured, appropriate situation. She seemed to be saying that all of Kennedy's behaviors are related to her grasping for control she can't get. I think the child's problems were very obvious and very simple, she does not see Taylor as any kind of authority figure. She can do anything she wants and Taylor can't stop her. For instance, with the menu situation, Taylor could give her an appropriate time to look over the menu and decide, like five minutes. She could set her iphone timer. If Kennedy refuses to decide in those five minutes then Mommy will get to order what she thinks Kennedy will like. Then FOLLOW THROUGH. All Taylor has to do is grab the reins a bit and this child could be a different kid.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...


The only thing that could have made the connection worse would have been if Kennedy joined them and was throwing silverware at Jon and Liz.

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Lol, and refusing to say what she wanted to order.

Do you want pancakes Kennedy? How about eggs? What about some oatmeal? Bagel????

Jamesvader1194 said...

Im kinda new to your website admin,(great website)i never really understood how the sheep can question jon's new girlfriend and say how could she date this "loser".I honestly think if jon were a douche (like kate's sheep believe)no girl would really want him.His new girlfriend from what i herd is an RN nurse,so shes not stupid and it would be insulting to call her an idiot for choosing to date him.The ironic thing is kate hasn't dated anyone since her divorce,i feel if Kate was this loving,fun person(like milo believes)she'd have plenty of guys wanting to date her.I know a divorced mom with kids that started dating after her divorce and the guy doesn't mind her kids.So i doubt a girl wouldn't want her due to her kids.

swimgirl said...

P.J. said... 7
Breaking news?

Gypsy Sisters Cancelled.

http://www.tmz.com/2015/07/30/gypsy-sisters-tlc-show-cancelled/

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This is from one of the comments under the gypsy article. Sums up TLC nicely,

TLC =Trash, Lowlifes & Criminals

angie said...

With JB passing the hat on YouTube, you think he called UP Network and they didn't return his phone calls??

wwaaahhhhh.....

Kate might have a few 'specials in the can', but she better start ciphering out a long term retirement strategy. I don't think the kids want to support her forever!

Anonymous said...

Jamesvader1194 said...

So i doubt a girl wouldn't want her due to her kids.
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Freudian slip? LOL, and welcome to our verandah, have a rumspringa on me

franky
( passing you the sparkly green straw through the floor, to hot for me to come up there.)

I loves me these bottom-less barrels!

P.J. said...

Admin said...

Lol, and refusing to say what she wanted to order.

Do you want pancakes Kennedy? How about eggs? What about some oatmeal? Bagel????

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Taylor is way too needy. I can only imagine the stress she put on that kid when her husband died. I hear she's back on the RHOBH next season. Should be interesting to see if she's changed at all.

As an aside, I understand from the news reports that her husband's suicide note pointed the finger at the way he was portrayed on the show. Clearly a man who blamed everyone for his problems. The cameras didn't make him order his wife to bed when she was socializing with her friends. Nor did the cameras make him abusive. I'm betting he wouldn't have committed suicide if he wasn't in financial ruin. He had lost control of his wife, his finances and saw no other solution.

FlimsyFlamsy said...

Jamesvader1194 (#10), welcome! I did see you post once before.

I agree that Jon being able to attract women seems to be a point
in his favor. He's not offering some celebrity lifestyle with hot and
cold running perks. So I doubt the women who commit to him are looking for anything more than a relationship with a nice guy.

Meanwhile, all we know about TFW's love life over the past 5 years
is a few grainy photos of her cavorting with Jeff Millionaire. Oh,
and the almost 24/7 presence of her married bodyguard.

P.J. said...

swimgirl said... 11
P.J. said... 7
Breaking news?

Gypsy Sisters Cancelled.

http://www.tmz.com/2015/07/30/gypsy-sisters-tlc-show-cancelled/

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This is from one of the comments under the gypsy article. Sums up TLC nicely,

TLC =Trash, Lowlifes & Criminals

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Pretty accurate, I'd say.

Tucker's Mom said...

Jamesvader1194 said... 10
*****
Great point and all are common sense to me.
Kate's had 1 1/2 dates in 6 YEARS? C'mon! It doesn't fit with her "Mom's can have fun and do spa days and go to NYC to get their hair done and go to Las Vegas and, and and..." all to be a good mother.

Why wouldn't it follow that moms need a love life, too?

Ah, it doesn't ;-)

I think Kate hasn't been in a relationship with a man because she's had on ongoing relationship with Steve.
I thing whatever it is that they have, works for them.

Hey, it's not for me, but if that floats your boat, you go right ahead. Just don't tell me that you're too busy raising 8 kids, stuck in your kitchen and that's why you don't have a love life.
It's bullshit.

Sheri said...

I'm a little late with this but I just wanted to offer my condolences to those recently losing a beloved pet and those whose pets are ageing and/or ill.

Our beloved pets, whatever we choose to call them are family members. The love and loss we feel makes no distinction between species.

Having lost many a furriend and with aging ones still hanging on, my heart goes out to you all.

As for Kate and her recent "Shoka - A TwitterSeries" she must be really desperate to start now, some five or six years in, pretending she really LOVES this dog.

Way too little, eons too late.

Shoka and Nala were an episode a long time ago and Kate abandoned the story arc along with the dogs. It's a curiosity that she let Shoka return at all.

fade2black said...

Sheri, I agree. Every time Ms. Animal Lover gushes about her Shokie, all I hear in my head is "You're NOT welcome!". I don't care how many blankets she piles on that dog, I know how she really feels. As far as bringing him back, that was for an episode of K+8, wasn't it?

I don't know why I find this so shocking, any woman that would sell her own children wouldn't hesitate to use an animal any way necessary to get that tv spot.

Blech.

Fleecing The Sheeple said...

I think Kate hasn't been in a relationship with a man because she's had on ongoing relationship with Steve.
I thing whatever it is that they have, works for them.

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It could be, but then again, it's also a possibility that nobody wants her! I think that most men value their balls too much and have become quite atached to them. They don't want them taken away.

Over And Out said...

CarleneMarie @CarleneMarie_1
@Kateplusmy8 Seems this is true of many of your haters. http://t.co/eObz9r2Pa7

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It's also true of several sheeple. She could also be referring to MsGoody. These fans are such hypocrites and never stop to think before they tweet.

Over And Out said...

I think that most men value their balls too much and have become quite atached to them. They don't want them taken away.

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What the Lord giveth, Kate taketh away.

FlimsyFlamsy said...

Fade2Black (#19), yep, I'll never forget "You're NOT welcome!"
either. And another telling moment in that episode was when
TFW recounted meeting the breeder, and practically bragged
about how she'd dismissed him -- saying something like when
he was talking, she just heard "blah blah blah." Unless someone
is handing her a pair of free Uggs or a pallet of paper towels,
she just ain't interested.

P.J. said...

R'uh R'oh! Where will she ever buy proper food????

http://money.cnn.com/2015/07/30/investing/whole-foods-earnings-stock/index.html

Fleecing The Sheeple said...

CarleneMarie @CarleneMarie_1
@Kateplusmy8 Seems this is true of many of your haters. http://t.co/eObz9r2Pa7

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It's also true of several sheeple. She could also be referring to MsGoody. These fans are such hypocrites and never stop to think before they tweet.

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I looked at the Sheeple Carlene's TL. She looks very much like Mrs. UGGS. When sheep are together so much, do they all start looking like each other after awhile?

Formerly Duped said...

I always thought those Gypsy shows were strange- caught them on commercials only. I had not heard of the horrific dog story. I think the use of the term Gypsy is insulting to the real Romany peoples. So glad the series is cancelled.

OT: had a vet appt today. seems my pup is actually a Border Terrier/Shepherd mix. Basically she's just a fuzzy puppy. She seems to be in a lot of pain form a single vaccine? Never had a dog react so strongly.

Tucker's Mom said...

OT: had a vet appt today. seems my pup is actually a Border Terrier/Shepherd mix. Basically she's just a fuzzy puppy. She seems to be in a lot of pain form a single vaccine? Never had a dog react so strongly.
*****
Our Bichon reacted like that to the first vaccine we got him after we brought him home. Scared the CRAP out of us!
He hid in the kitchen and yelped when we picked him up. I had DH take him to the emergency clinic (yes, we were paranoid!) and they gave us tramadol to give him for the discomfort.
Border terriers have the cutest faces!

handinhand said...

Tucker's Mom said... 27
OT: had a vet appt today. seems my pup is actually a Border Terrier/Shepherd mix. Basically she's just a fuzzy puppy. She seems to be in a lot of pain form a single vaccine? Never had a dog react so strongly.
*****
Our Bichon reacted like that to the first vaccine we got him after we brought him home. Scared the CRAP out of us!
He hid in the kitchen and yelped when we picked him up. I had DH take him to the emergency clinic (yes, we were paranoid!) and they gave us tramadol to give him for the discomfort.
Border terriers have the cutest faces!
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Tucker's Mom,

Just wanted to add my mostly lurking voice to the messages of sympathy you've received regarding your beloved pup.

You're one of the posters I most enjoy on this site and I wanted to send my best to you during this sad time.

Formerly Duped said...

Thanks, Tucker, as always! same- she is crying when we pick her up. I hope she just sleeps it off and does not become fearful

Tucker's Mom said...

handinhand said... 28
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Thank you so much- that's so touching and I'm getting through this week (with another cold/bronchitis) with the help of these kind words and thoughts.

Tucker's Mom said...

Formerly Duped said... 29
Thanks, Tucker, as always! same- she is crying when we pick her up. I hope she just sleeps it off and does not become fearful
July 30, 2015 at 5:34 PM
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She'll probably be bouncing around tomorrow ;-)
I can only imagine that our doggies don't understand what an "owie" is, so they get scared and react strongly.

Localyocul said...

P.J. said... 24
R'uh R'oh! Where will she ever buy proper food????

http://money.cnn.com/2015/07/30/investing/whole-foods-earnings-stock/index.html

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Jeez and a new Whole Foods is going into Exton we here the Kmart id

PA Dutch Mom said...

Thank you so much- that's so touching and I'm getting through this week (with another cold/bronchitis) with the help of these kind words and thoughts.

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Oh, gosh. I have it, too. I wonder if it's making its rounds in PA again.

As long as any of the Duggars solicit donations in His name, there will always be naive, blind, gullible sheeple who will send them whatever they can, believing that they will be blessed for doing so. The Duggar clan knows this. They just won't go away.

Susie Cincinnati said...

Fired Up 4 Kate ‏@MiloandJack 3h3 hours ago
Watching this #BigBrother show 4the first time...yes, I know I'm behind on this! Trying 2figure the format? I'm lost! LOL @Kateplusmy8

Kate watches Big Brother. Milo is now "trying" to watch it. I remember some time ago when Kate was on the coffee addiction thing, even though Milo hated coffee, she tried drinking it.

Single White Female. Scary. Creepy.

JoyinVirginia said...

Thanks for the new post, admin! The description of this episode of CT is more entertaining than an entire season of tfmjg show!
Re Big Brother, best place for anyone to catch up is hamsterwatch.com or bigbrotherlivefeedupdates.blogspot.com or
Jokers updates.com
Big Brother is so fun to watch! And I am loving this season and loving this cast of hamsters!

Anonymous said...

so glad to be back under the verandah where it is safe...sheeple just annoy me...remind me to never ever check links posted

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thank you,

franky

ps, green straws taste like green juice, come one, come all

Anonymous said...

Joy..will see you at Joker's, I am franky there too, go figure! Who won HOH?

franky

Tucker's Mom said...

BTW, Admin, the headline on this post is hysterical. It really sums up the whole "pre-engagement ring" thing when you're talking about adults!

Molly12 said...

JoyinVirginia said... 35
Thanks for the new post, admin! The description of this episode of CT is more entertaining than an entire season of tfmjg show!
Re Big Brother, best place for anyone to catch up is hamsterwatch.com or bigbrotherlivefeedupdates.blogspot.com or
Jokers updates.com
Big Brother is so fun to watch!
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Joy, we seem to have the same taste in shows. Thanks for the Big Brother sites. I have been searching for a good one to catch up on the feeds. One of my new favorite shows is UnReal. I'm glad it was picked up for a second season.

On another note, I read here every day and my condolences to all who have lost their fur babies. I also just recently lost my beautiful bichon which happened while I was away on business so the guilt is overwhelming. It was just the two of us so I have been struggling. Reading everyone else’s posts and all the kind words people offer has been very comforting to me as well. It lets me know that I will get through this.

JoyinVirginia said...

Hi franky!
SPOILER ALERT FOR BIG BROTHER



winner of hoh is


J!
NOT JM, not amazing J, just plain J.
Go to jokers for all the details of how it went down, what deals were made.

Tucker's Mom said...

On another note, I read here every day and my condolences to all who have lost their fur babies. I also just recently lost my beautiful bichon which happened while I was away on business so the guilt is overwhelming. It was just the two of us so I have been struggling. Reading everyone else’s posts and all the kind words people offer has been very comforting to me as well. It lets me know that I will get through this.
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Molly12, I'm so sorry you lost your Bichon. I know it's unbearably hard when you're not there. We lost our former Bichon 2 years ago while away on vacation. He was old with managed kidney disease, but it took a turn for the worse while we were gone, and there was nothing to do but let him go.
That ripped DH and me apart.
Just try to focus of all the wonderful moments of love, joy, yummy food and treats and hugs.

FlimsyFlamsy said...

Molly12 (#39), so sorry to hear about your Bichon. I'm sure
it's particularly painful to have not been there to say goodbye.

Formerly Duped said...

Tucker:
~~~~~~~~~~
You were right! Abigail is fine this morning. By morning I mean 1 a.m, with a spurt of maniacal running around wanting to play (yawn) She's napping now...

Molly12:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Let me add my condolences on the loss of your Bichon. Perhaps she/he wanted to spare you her actual passing I understand- I lost my cockapoo only recently. I will always miss her dearly and am surprised our new pup has crept into our hearts and lives so soon.

Tucker's Mom said...

http://radaronline.com/celebrity-news/new-duggar-child-sex-scandal-19-kids-and-counting-crew-member-arrested-child-pornography/


Radar has resurrected the Bill Blankenship story in relationship to his role on "19 Kids...". But, Radar also mentions J+K+8, and Table for 12.

TLC is just getting hammered. Rightly so.

localyocul said...

OMG

A third image featured a 4 to 7-year-old female being anally penetrated by an adult male, her hands tied with duct tape.

(((

This is horrible! I mean I knew it was awful but this guy was editing the K + 8 tapes??

localyocul said...

Though he faced over 63 years in prison, the reality TV exec took a plea deal with prosecutors the next April, agreeing to serve 25-39 months behind bars followed by 48 months of closely supervised probation.

WHAT? Plea down from 63 years to 2-3?

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...


BTW, Admin, the headline on this post is hysterical. It really sums up the whole "pre-engagement ring" thing when you're talking about adults!

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Lol!! Thanks. Bless Jon's heart but that really was silly. But Liz seemed to like it so all's fair.

Tucker's Mom said...

ocalyocul said... 45
OMG

A third image featured a 4 to 7-year-old female being anally penetrated by an adult male, her hands tied with duct tape.

(((

This is horrible! I mean I knew it was awful but this guy was editing the K + 8 tapes??
******
I'm shocked at the details that Radar published. It's 1000x worse than I thought.
As a mother, I would think Kate would be beating a HUGE drum, advocating for background checks for every. single. person. that is involved with the kids and the footage of the kids.
I'd be curled up in a ball if I knew that Bill Blankenship had unfettered access to images of my children.
Seriously, call Byberry and reserve a rubber room.

There's NO WAY this sick pervert put on his professional editor hat when viewing TLC's child cast members, and was unaffected by the partial to full nudity and general actions of the kids.
The same disgusting psycho who got his jollies looking at those horrific images was sitting there in an editing bay with all the time in the world to view the Gosselin, Hayes and Duggar children.

Vanessa said...

http://www.intouchweekly.com/posts/amy-duggar-blasted-accused-of-asking-fans-for-engagement-gifts-64772
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Just some more bullsh*t from that clan.

A lot of reading to catch up on here, have skimmed a bit. Condolences to each and every one of you who have lost a dear pet (family member) recently.

Tucker's Mom said...

http://radaronline.com/celebrity-news/new-duggar-child-sex-scandal-19-kids-and-counting-crew-member-arrested-child-pornography/
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You know, one of the real stories here, although this is old news, is that TLC's reaction and defense was that Blankenship was never in contact with the "talent".
Um, ok. Well then, never mind. No biggie.
The next story should be Kate's reaction, or lack thereof.
"Never heard of him"
I'm fairly sure I remember Jon saying that oh, yes, they met him (in N.C.)

AuntieAnn said...

You know, one of the real stories here, although this is old news, is that TLC's reaction and defense was that Blankenship was never in contact with the "talent".
Um, ok. Well then, never mind. No biggie.
The next story should be Kate's reaction, or lack thereof.
"Never heard of him"

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Of course not. She's Ms "bombings or whatever". As long as she got her $$ in the TLC welfare envelope and her free trips and comped appliances, she wouldn't have cared less if that "football guy...or whoever" Sandusky himself babysat the kids while she ran off to the spa.

FlimsyFlamsy said...

Tucker's Mom (#50), yeah, how ridiculous to say the guy had no
"contact" with the talent. He also probably didn't have "contact"
with what were probably dozens, if not hundreds, of children
whose images he got off on. Doesn't make it any less abhorrent.

Wasn't that tweet from TFW in caps? "NEVER HEARD OF HIM!"
That made it even more pathetic to me.

jamezvader1194 said...

Honestly i don't see how anyone can defend TLC at this point.How many child molesters does TLC have?Josh,couple of their crew members,cake boss's step brother,mama june's boyfriend,and a bunch of others.I say we boycott this whole channel.I seen Kate fans try to do damage control during the whole Josh thing trying to defend TLC,by saying they didn't know or that TLC wasn't supporting them.But the sad thing was they were and still are.I think the reason Kate fans defend TLC is because they know if TLC can't be trusted on protecting these children from these people,then how can anyone trust Kate's show then?On the other hand i seen Kate fans cherrypick TLC by lashing at them for defending the duggars but would praise them for keeping Kate.Which would make them hypocrites then.

Anonymous said...

The details included in the Radar report are horrifying. Surely the fact that Blankenship had access to images of her children (even though this came up before when she dismissed the issue) calls for her to make mention of it since Jon is on record as saying they met him. How can she treat this as 'no big deal'.

Since Amy Duggar is looking for handouts it looks as though she is hoping to collect while the collecting is good because her cousins' TV show has been cancelled - no more riding on their coattails.

bm

Ex Nurse said...

Tucker's Mom said...
Just try to focus of all the wonderful moments of love, joy, yummy food and treats and hugs.
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In one of Anne Lamott's recent books, she talked about making the decision to put her mother's cat down. She said something that really stuck with me during my dog's recent health crisis. She said that the cat had a wonderful life, and one really bad day. I think that is a wonderful perspective.

An update on Comet: His appetite is steadily improving, and he becoming increasingly alert and responsive to people. His breathing is still labored, but he is on 2 antibiotics, so hoping the pneumonia resolves.

P.J. said...

Can we please not quote the graphic descriptions of that creep's behaviour. Those who wish to can read the article.

Winsomeone said...

I wonder if Kate is on vacation, as she hasn't tweeted since the 27th?

FlimsyFlamsy said...

Ex Nurse (#55), happy to hear your dog is doing better. I hope
he continues to improve!

redbird said...

Ex-nurse, Go, Comet, Go!! Bless your heart , Comet!

Tucker's Mom said...

An update on Comet: His appetite is steadily improving, and he becoming increasingly alert and responsive to people. His breathing is still labored, but he is on 2 antibiotics, so hoping the pneumonia resolves.

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I'm so glad your pup is responding to the meds. Please keep us updated.
Meds plus love can do wonders.

redbird said...

I almost passed out reading that description.

That poor baby, Lord Jesus.

Tucker's Mom said...

P.J. said... 56
Can we please not quote the graphic descriptions of that creep's behaviour. Those who wish to can read the article.
******
I hear you. The details are horrifying.
As offensive to the senses that they are, I'm glad Radar published some details.
People have to know the risk that TLC's minor "talent" were exposed to.
This barely blipped the radar when the story broke, and it really should have drawn more attention.
Maybe it will now.
TLC needs to be transparent about how this pedophile came to have access to raw footage of children, and what they're doing now to prevent it from happening again.
As Paul Peterson says, animals get more protection in show business.

Edith said...

yes, it's upsetting to read but don't think it needs to be censored. Some people are totally unaware of things like this and it's always good to educate others. If it upsets you, then great! Might call you or others to help in stopping this behaviour.

FTR, I find it filthy to read too. Gross.

Formerly Duped said...

Ex- Nurse: Well done, Comet! Hope he is better soon!

.... and now we find our new pup has parasites coccidia. Started meds this afternoon.We have to bleach/ammonia wash all bedding, toys, clothes, furniture etc she has come into contact with.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...


A third image featured a 4 to 7-year-old female being anally penetrated by an adult male, her hands tied with duct tape.

(((

This is horrible! I mean I knew it was awful but this guy was editing the K + 8 tapes??

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Good God almighty what?

Why is this coming out now?

fade2black said...

P.J....56...Can we please not quote the graphic descriptions of that creep's behaviour. Those who wish to can read the article.
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Yes, please.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...


There's NO WAY this sick pervert put on his professional editor hat when viewing TLC's child cast members, and was unaffected by the partial to full nudity and general actions of the kids.


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What's more, I believe he SOUGHT OUT jobs where he would be able to see lots of footage of young children. Look at his resume. It's almost exclusively shows with young children on them. Wouldn't you have at least a sprinkling of other kinds of shows?? It was suspicious from the start.

FlimsyFlamsy said...

We've all heard the figures about how many hours are filmed to
get a 22-minute show. Well, this guy had access to every second
of it. Many of us who were fans, or at least regular viewers, can
easily remember glances of nudity of babies and toddlers on the
show. They were just a matter of seconds long, but logically,
they were edited down from longer segments of film. And who
is to say that there weren't hours and hours of footage of
scenes of partially nude children that were scrapped completely,
but were accessible to the film editor.

If a lawyer called TFW today and said she had an iron-clad
lawsuit against TLC for exposing her children to this predator,
she'd sell them out in a New York minute.

Layla said...

Susie Cincinnati (35),

It is so creepy how Milo copies Kate every chance she gets! She watches what Kate watches, she drinks coffee (even though she said she hates it) because Kate loves it, she was on a big Bella Bars kick when Kate was eating them, when Kate mentioned snacking on almonds, Milo had some story about spilling a bag of almonds in her car. She bought Kate's cookbook and started mentioning the recipes she would cook from it. Then she kept asking what Kate was cooking, and I have a sneaking suspicion that she wanted to know so she could make the same things. Her obsession is really out of control. I can't figure her out. Does she think that by copying the things Kate likes, she will be more like Kate? Perhaps it is a Single White Female thing. It almost seems like she wants to BE Kate.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

Whoa just got a google alert on Bill Blankinship! I forgot I put in for a google alert years ago. He must be nearing the end of his probation. I should look him up. Last time I checked he was in compliance with his terms.

Tucker's Mom said...

Good God almighty what?

Why is this coming out now?
July 31, 2015 at 4:12 PM
*******
And why didn't they illuminate people about the breadth of the details of the crimes this pig committed when the story broke and was primarily associate with J+K+8?
"Oh, Bill Blankenship was never in direct contact with the talent in the field" doesn't exactly wash now.

Tucker's Mom said...

What's more, I believe he SOUGHT OUT jobs where he would be able to see lots of footage of young children. Look at his resume. It's almost exclusively shows with young children on them. Wouldn't you have at least a sprinkling of other kinds of shows?? It was suspicious from the start.
*****
Typical pedophile M.O.- hide in plain sight.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

We've all heard the figures about how many hours are filmed to
get a 22-minute show. Well, this guy had access to every second
of it. Many of us who were fans, or at least regular viewers, can
easily remember glances of nudity of babies and toddlers on the
show

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That's exactly my thought. They just had cameras running. Lots of inappropriate footage was filmed, but later edited out or blurred. They were toddlers, and toddlers due to diaper changes, baths, etc., are often exposed.

The person cutting that footage was Bill B.

He could have easily taken any of it home, added it to his personal library.

Sleepless In Seattle said...

Good God almighty what?

Why is this coming out now?

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Because he also was involved with the Duggars.

Good grief. Gladys is in need for some Kate love...

Fired Up 4 Kate ‏@MiloandJack 21m21 minutes ago
@Kateplusmy8 It's been 4days ago since Shoka kept U safe! Are you still hunkered down? :) It's Friday NITE! Movie nite?

Anonymous said...

TFW can't ignore the fact that this guy, having been convicted, is now on the Sex Offender Registry and in the past had access to images of her children.

bm

Tucker's Mom said...

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said... 65
We've all heard the figures about how many hours are filmed to
get a 22-minute show. Well, this guy had access to every second
of it. Many of us who were fans, or at least regular viewers, can
easily remember glances of nudity of babies and toddlers on the
show

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That's exactly my thought. They just had cameras running. Lots of inappropriate footage was filmed, but later edited out or blurred. They were toddlers, and toddlers due to diaper changes, baths, etc., are often exposed.
******
J+K just thought the crew were so wonderful, like family. Well, maybe they were, but where the f*ck do people think all that footage goes after their trusted crew films?

Editors pour over EVERYTHING in order to piece together footage that tells the pre-ordained, highly-produced story arc that viewers enjoy for 22 minutes in the comfort, safety and privacy of their own homes.

I think most folks really don't get what goes into making these tv episodes, from beginning to end product.

Tucker's Mom said...

He could have easily taken any of it home, added it to his personal library.
July 31, 2015 at 4:53 PM
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At least Jon made a statement that he and his lawyer were in touch with the authorities in N.C. and were trying to find out if any footage/photos of his kids were found in Blankenship's possession.
Not that it makes up for the fact that Blankenship could view the kids undressing and showering whenever he wanted when at work.

The issue of what happens to the footage of the children when they're nude and vulnerable needs to be addresses and TLC has to be transparent and cooperative about DESTROYING IT.

Sleepless In Seattle said...

He could have easily taken any of it home, added it to his personal library.

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Or sold it. Who know where it went and who is in possession of cut footage of the Gosselins and Duggars.

Tucker's Mom said...

I can't figure her out. Does she think that by copying the things Kate likes, she will be more like Kate? Perhaps it is a Single White Female thing. It almost seems like she wants to BE Kate.
*******
S/He is obsequious.
"OMG, you like X? I like X too!! We have soooooo much in common!"
It's all very grade school to not know who you are and feel you need to like what someone your admire likes.

Tucker's Mom said...

Anonymous said... 75
TFW can't ignore the fact that this guy, having been convicted, is now on the Sex Offender Registry and in the past had access to images of her children.

bm
******
Oh, she can and will ;-) She's on a filming roll again and nothing else matters at all.
Nothing.

Layla said...

Bill Blankenship definitely put himself in a position where he had access to plenty of footage of children. I don't recall any of the kids on Table for 12 being filmed naked, and definitely not the Duggar kids. The little Duggar girls even wore legging under dresses. But the Gosselin kids were filmed naked, on the potty, in the bathtub, etc. The other parents, most likely, took steps to protect their children from being exposed like that, but not Jon and Kate. Kate thought nothing of shutting her small son in a room alone with a camera man, on the potty, pants down, with the lights turned off. She has no protective instincts at all when it comes to those kids. The Duggars were more protective of their kids' modesty than her, which is saying a lot.

ncgirl said...

Good article criticizing TLC:

Another day, another TLC scandal. In fact, today, there were two: one involving a dead puppy, and another involving a pedophile producer who worked on at least three shows centered around children. The Learning Channel? More like The Make the Same Mistakes Over and Over And Never Learn Channel.

http://gawker.com/are-there-any-shows-on-tlc-not-tainted-by-pedophilia-or-1721376215?utm_campaign=socialflow_gawker_twitter&utm_source=gawker_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow

Millicent said...

I join in P.J.'s request that graphic descriptions of children being sexually violated not be posted here. I was absolutely sickened when I read that - without warning! I'm taking a break from this blog for a day because I feel literally like I'm going to throw up. Please use discretion when posting. Please.

FlimsyFlamsy said...

Remember how we were labelled pearl-clutching perverts for
worrying about the G kids' welfare? Sounds like we had every
reason in the world to be concerned. Too bad their mother
couldn't be bothered.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...

Remember how we were labelled pearl-clutching perverts for
worrying about the G kids' welfare? Sounds like we had every
reason in the world to be concerned.


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We were right. Again. I've said that how many times?

Only this time I really loathe being right.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...



I join in P.J.'s request that graphic descriptions of children being sexually violated not be posted here. I was absolutely sickened when I read that - without warning! I'm taking a break from this blog for a day because I feel literally like I'm going to throw up. Please use discretion when posting. Please.


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I understand and I appreciate that. I am going to allow it, because no matter how horrifying it is, we've kept a good record here of this saga and I think the truth needs to be part of that record no matter how terrible.

However, I do ask that if you are going to refer to specifics you provide ample warning in advance so those who wish to scroll may do so.

Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said...


Or sold it. Who know where it went and who is in possession of cut footage of the Gosselins and Duggars.


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Yep. It might never be gotten back. Too late.

Last year, celeb posted on social media a photo of their young grandchild butt naked, after a bath or something. Full frontal, you could see everything, up close. It was a sweet photo and a lovely one for a grandparent to have and it's a really beautiful kid, but it was posted to hundreds of thousands of fans. I sent them a text, I felt I had to. Let them know I was really concerned about posting that, even though it was a nice photo. They were smart enough to take heed and take it down, but it took about two days. While this was all happening several fans posted it should be taken down, they were really nice about it too, and I'm glad I wasn't the only one saying OMG please for the child's sake if only.

Anyway, took two days--and I didn't tell them this but all I could think was, too late. It's gone. It's over in Asia somewhere now, and there's nothing we can do. Sigh, I just wish that had never happened in the first place. It's not like a normal grandparent showing their friends, this is someone with tens of thousands of fans who look at these. It had to have been taken down immediately or it's too late. So dumb. THINK.

It's just a different time now and those sweet photos many of us have from bathtub playtime or pool time just can't be posted anymore for fear someone will swipe it and send it to the child porn market. If you don't believe they are, you're living in a fantasy world. Though one I wish was reality.

redbird said...

My, my, what is TFW going to say on J D?

NEVER KNEW HIM?