It's official. The court jester has informed the Queen of the good ratings. lol
Fired Up 4 Kate @MiloandJack · 2m2 minutes ago @Kateplusmy8 And BTW...your ratings for Tuesday's #KatePlus8 were gr8! You came in #11 out of top 20 Cable shows! @TLC
Warmth Of The Sun said... 196 Does anyone know if Cara is still playing lacrosse? If she had to give that up for filming, her anger isn't surprising. There's been no mention lately of tournaments.
((((
Lacrosse is a spring sport. That's why there is no mention of tournaments. The shows were filmed in the off-season. ---------------------------- Didn't Cara play lacrosse one summer in some non-school summer league? I seem to remember tweets about it from other players who were newcomers to (or just passing visitors to) the Kate-plus-8 world. Does anyone else remember that?
Cara may still be playing at school but not in the summer league.
Ok i just checked on facebook,i think some here need to calm down about the ratings cause some of the comments are saying that they watched for 1st time or 1st time in a long time (prob because of holidays) and those who were shocked by teen behavior were shocked and said they wouldn't watch again.So i think admin is right(hopefully) in saying that it was break and people just watched tv
I just had to laugh at this tweet from Gladys. She really is a total suck up.
Fired Up 4 Kate @MiloandJack 15h15 hours ago @deannatweeting @Kateplusmy8 All the kids seem 2have good sense of humor. But Mady is a natural. I believe she could do #StandUpComedy !!
Lacrosse is a spring sport. That's why there is no mention of tournaments. The shows were filmed in the off-season.
///
But two summers ago she played tournaments with a traveling lacrosse club. So if they filmed all summer that may have gone by the way side. May not be as important in a small private school but around here the high school athletes play like that in the off season
Why does TFW (I do it all) need a helper or "2nd me" if she doesn't work and the kids are getting older?? She is trying WAY too hard convincing people that she's all about her kids and her animals. Having a "helper" at the ages they are right now convinces me even more that she wants less and less to do with them unless she's being filmed. It's almost nauseating what a fake fame whore she is.
But two summers ago she played tournaments with a traveling lacrosse club. So if they filmed all summer that may have gone by the way side. May not be as important in a small private school but around here the high school athletes play like that in the off season
&&&&
Off season couldn't be more important to a serious high school athlete. In this day in age it's almost impossible to be a starting player without keeping it up throughout the off season.
If she missed anything like that due to filming, it's a tragedy.
@Kateplusmy8: For all asking... http://www.engravedstone.net/ is where I ordered our Garden Stones shown on Tuesdays #KatePlus8 on @TLC http://twitter.com/Kateplusmy8/status/682622535037546500/photo/1
Translation: TLC Finally got back to me with the info on where THEY purchased the stones. ======== @Kateplusmy8: FYI: I'm still trying to find the garden stake website for kids 'Lambs Ear markers' in my records 😁! #StayTuned
I believe Kate's show along with the others took a jump because the ratings are reflecting the numbers for NEW shows not reruns. This time of year there are very few new shows to rate. The show buzz daily link above specifies "original" programming.
Swimgirl (#6), I think Gladys is also trying to control the narrative with her comment. She's implying that M is just being funny when she says terrible things, and that she could have a comedy career because she's so good at it. Oy.
Who is this Milo??? She thinks Mady could do stand up comedy???? Ok, that settles it. That sounds like something Kate would say because she thinks she is hilarious with her faces and voices. Can you imagine what crap she is filling Mady's head with? There is NOTHING amusing about Mady these days. Milo cannot be a parent. No way.
Off season couldn't be more important to a serious high school athlete. In this day in age it's almost impossible to be a starting player without keeping it up throughout the off season. ===============
My grandson, who is a month and a half older than the tups, is heavily involved in baseball. The Little League he belongs to allowed anyone who turned 12 before April 1 to play on the Major Teams this fall to give them some experience.
However, next spring he will have to try out for the Majors. Since November, he has been attending a baseball clinic weekly to hone his skills.
How Cara keeps up her skills due to filming is anyone's guess. I hope that she continues to pursue her sports, and hope that filming doesn't interfere with that.
But with Kate as her mother, which priority is more important? Filming or sports?
Wowser (#9), I agree about the helper. I might've cut TFW some slack if this was someone who was helping her shuttle the kids back and forth from their many independent activities. But filming a TV show seems to be, like it or not, the most important activity for the G kids.
No one should get too bent out of shape about the ratings. Nielsen started a new ratings system on Monday and it's understood that there is expected confusion and uncertainty about ratings accuracy at this time. It was expected that numbers might jump or fall quite a bit until things get sorted out. (And for those who think they aren't adding to ratings by DVR, video on demand, etc. - it counts). I do think unfortunately she and the Duggars will be back, TLC has nothing else.
A somewhat confusing overview: http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/monday-fast-nationals-delayed-nielsen-sorts-out-massive-change-to-ratings-methodology.htm
How Cara keeps up her skills due to filming is anyone's guess. I hope that she continues to pursue her sports, and hope that filming doesn't interfere with that.
----- -----
We have no idea if Cara is on a non-school team in her area because we haven't heard anything about it. It could very well be that she's not serious enough about the sport to play year-round. If that's her choice, then fine. Let her do what she wants to do. If lacrosse is a passion and filming is interfering with that, she's a big girl and can certainly make her feelings known. Then again, would Kate even care?
Susieq said... 12 I believe Kate's show along with the others took a jump because the ratings are reflecting the numbers for NEW shows not reruns. This time of year there are very few new shows to rate. The show buzz daily link above specifies "original" programming.
))
That's a very good point; everything is a rerun for 2-3 weeks.
Wowser said... 9 Why does TFW (I do it all) need a helper or "2nd me" if she doesn't work and the kids are getting older?? She is trying WAY too hard convincing people that she's all about her kids and her animals. Having a "helper" at the ages they are right now convinces me even more that she wants less and less to do with them unless she's being filmed. It's almost nauseating what a fake fame whore she is.
((
I am convinced that Em was one such summer helper. She had tweeted about dreams coming true at one point, then after that summer tweeted very familiarly about them, then showed up onscreen with them.
As we come to the end of the year, I decided I would open my mouth and say what I see concerning M. A long time lurker here but a rare poster!
I see M. as an angry, frustrated, tired young lady. A protector of her siblings who sees the wrong being done to all of them but does not know how to change the situation.
M. reacts the only way she knows how to. She has been taught by her mother that anger is the way to deal. Could M. deal in a calmer, less sarcastic way? Of course! Until it affects her relationships with "outsiders", will it change? No. Do I have hope for her? Yes!
Wowser said... 9 Why does TFW (I do it all) need a helper or "2nd me" if she doesn't work and the kids are getting older?? She is trying WAY too hard convincing people that she's all about her kids and her animals. Having a "helper" at the ages they are right now convinces me even more that she wants less and less to do with them unless she's being filmed. It's almost nauseating what a fake fame whore she is.
))
I don't know if she tweeted about it but people tweeted about seeing her. I was actually able to discover what team she was on from all the tweets. There was however a pic of her at the porta potties if I recall
Kate did not order shit. I've ordered garden stones before (for deceased pets) so she should have had no issue finding that info. Further, she could have kindly given the company a shout out on Twitter on the night of the show, but she did not order the stones, lol, so no idea how to contact the company. She is so transparent.
She did tweet this April about a tournament but I swear there were pics of her last summer:
#My3AndMe Retweeted Kate GosselinVerified account @Kateplusmy8 Apr 19 Outside☀️ for a lacrosse tournament all day yesterday🌷... And stuck inside 🚽cleaning house🏡 and doing laundry🎽👖 today!:( #WannaBeOutside
Oh wait, here's something from July 2014:
Kate Gosselin @Kateplusmy8 18 Jul 2014 Spent another day in car...picked up aftr sleepover, dropped off at lax, took Jamie 2 airport...Home now Reply Retweet 9
Fired Up 4 Kate @MiloandJack 18 Jul 2014 @Kateplusmy8 Still doing Lacrosse? I thought tournament marked end of season? How does that game run...we don't play it here..what months?
jazzz @Jaz_Grove_ 13 Apr 2013 I Met @Kateplusmy8 Todayyyy at my lax tournament. . Yayayay. #laxprobs
and one from July 2014
Kate GosselinVerified account @Kateplusmy8 13 Jul 2014 Finally home after ALLL wkend away lax tournament..Couple of kids&r pets returning, then we shall all b home together agn! #❤️ #HomeAtLast
Thanks, Phreddie. Kids are very insightful. Kate will be in for a rude awakening in a few more years. I wish the best for Mady too, but she needs counseling.
Anonymous said... 23 As we come to the end of the year, I decided I would open my mouth and say what I see concerning M. A long time lurker here but a rare poster!
I see M. as an angry, frustrated, tired young lady. A protector of her siblings who sees the wrong being done to all of them but does not know how to change the situation.
M. reacts the only way she knows how to. She has been taught by her mother that anger is the way to deal. Could M. deal in a calmer, less sarcastic way? Of course! Until it affects her relationships with "outsiders", will it change? No. Do I have hope for her? Yes!
Enough said. Back to lurking.
Happy New Year! Phreddie
888888888888888888888888888888
Happy New Year to you too, Phreddie
I agree with everything you said, except near the end. Don't go back to lurking. Add your voice.
So many parents need and do use helpers. Most times they're not all on the payroll. They're sisters, brothers, cousins, in-laws, friends, and yes even exes with whom we've evolved, to create a coparenting relationship that works. With such a network of people, a few hours here, a weekend there, some carpooling, it's easier and healthier too. Eight children is excessive, being so far from their school must be difficult, and being alone for all of it, well I wouldn't want it. Virtually no adult relationships, no one to bounce ideas off of. The little things, jokes talking away fears...she pushed away so many, for what she thought she had to have. So now she has it, and employs a support system. Sad. I don't know that I could predict all of the needs, errands, responsibilities that would come my way having 8 children. But I have to think, that if I loved them, if they were mine, I would know it's going to be a lot of work, physically, mentally, financially and emotionally. And because of that, I would choose my battles carefully, I wouldn't want to alienate a single member of my support system.
Who is this Milo??? She thinks Mady could do stand up comedy???? Ok, that settles it. That sounds like something Kate would say because she thinks she is hilarious with her faces and voices. Can you imagine what crap she is filling Mady's head with? There is NOTHING amusing about Mady these days. Milo cannot be a parent. No way.
_________________ Gladys is so weird and says so many dumb things that one doesn't know if she's serious or not. She very well could think that Mady's behavior is out of control, Mady isn't funny, but if she thinks that butt-kissing will bring her closer to Kate, she will say what she believes that Kate wants to hear.
I wouldn't pay any attention to anything that Gladys says because we don't know who or what she or he really is. That said, one thing we do know is that this person is deep into Celebrity Worship and has some serious mental issues going on for which she needs an intervention before it gets into dangerous territory.
Happy New Year to all 15 Minuters. May 2016 be all you hope it will be and may we continue to have wonderful discussions an anything and everything here (and under the veranda).
Maybe Cara isn't a serious high school athlete. Sometimes kids' interests change and what once consumed their every waking moment no longer is a priority. Many times, too, kids get burned out and find that they need to move on to something else. Kate has never said how serious Cara is about the sport, or if she has her sights set on a scholarship. Maybe she just enjoys playing on the school team, and that's not a bad thing. She can learn team work and sportsmanship and socialization even if she doesn't have the drive for serious competitive play.
A very happy and peaceful 2016 to everyone here. May your barrels of Rumspringa never run dry!
Bc we are going to have puppies at some point... Shhhhhh!:) I need a grandchild of his lol. I'm ridiculously in love
************
Just another example of TFW's selfishness, greed and irresponsibility. She's apparently not in the least bit concerned about Shoka's health, just that someday, maybe, breeding him and getting a puppy - not that as time goes on un-neutered dogs have much higher likelihood of developing cancer - something I'm sure her vet has told her many times. Or, that there are shelters overrun with dogs needing forever homes.
@KatePlusmy8 FYI: Contrary 2 Collins comment about driving the gator in his spare time,that has never happened alone so not sure why his response! @TLC 58
I thought Katie had editorial input- ? Why was this included?
AND
He looked defeated. I wonder if when he said that was she nearby and hear it? Also, why would she as a producer let that be shown?
***********
Because TFW being a 'producer' is a title in name only w/no clout.
Generally for reality shows, being listed as producer is a title w/no authority. In the case of the housewives shows it is usually given to pacify a housewife during contract time, but the HWs have no input other than to suggest a show idea which is IMO all the input or authority TFW has ever had.
I don't think TFW's ever had 'editorial' input. After something has been taped I doubt she has any input in post-production at all and I'll bet she doesn't even know what's made it to the show until she sees the finished product.
I watched on demand again. I was quite sad to hear Cara state the kids would not be having their own children since none of them really 'liked each other.' And when Mady threw such a fit about the stone her mother had made as a surprise for her and all the siblings.
Hannah and Collin looked totally zoned out on the couch, and H does not seem to participate fully in things-perhaps she really does hate filming.
I agree, Carole. That is exactly what I said. In fact, Jen Stocks is executive producer. Kate has zero editorial input. If she did, it would be like her Twitter. Figure 8 does all the editorial work. Think of the hours and hours of filming it took to stretch out the episodes. She suggests ideas, to her benefit obviously, but it also explains the repeating of events. Kate has no imagination. TLC simply gave her the title of producer, either to shut her up or simply to give her a salary bump.
And again, Hannah is the one to watch. She'll bail on the filming as soon as she can.
Happy New Years! This ice cube recipe would be right up the sheeples alley! Just read the comments!! People actually think this recipe is too hard to follow. Only 2 steps, haha http://www.food.com/recipe/ice-cubes-420398
How will she explain Nala not being brought back if she wants Shoka to have a companion? She won't. It's like Nala never happened. The word was Nala was aggressive towards Kate because of her treatment of the dogs. Now I completely get all the Shoka loving tweets and pictures. She's had to convince the public she loves Shoka, so now she can move on with her breeding episode. I think it will happen in 2016. Someone needs to remind people how she treated those dogs and she does not even deserve Shoka, who was unfortunately a more laid back dog and lost the lottery. Bad enough about the kids, but I absolutely am enraged this woman wants to breed Shoka. This woman does nothing but treat people and animals like dirt.
Robert Hoffman, the journalist who became close to Kate’s ex, Jon Gosselin tells the new issue of Star magazine that he allegedly witnessed Kate’s appalling behavior to the German shepherds, Nala and Shoka, that the family kept as pets but eventually gave away.
“Kate left the family dogs in their cages behind the house for hours on end with no food,” says Hoffman, who authored the controversial book Kate Gosselin: How She Fooled the World.
When Jon and Kate first split up, they would take turns staying at the house with the children, and Hoffman claims that Jon told him that when he would show up after being away for a few days, he’d find the starving dogs living in filth.
“She never cleaned the cages,” says Hoffman. “Jon would return to find them filled with urine, poop and puke. I saw vomit in them.”
Kate not only allegedly let the poor animals live in horrendous conditions, according to Hoffman, she also hit them. “She would knock them over the head and yell,” claims Hoffman. “The abuse caused Nala to become very resistant to Kate, so that any time she came around, Nala growled. After a while, Kate began to fear she’d be attacked, so she sent the dog back to the breeder.”
The Gosselin matriarch was also reportedly very careless about leaving stuff that the dogs shouldn’t eat lying around, including some plastic Easter eggs that the animals apparently couldn’t resist.
“There was an entire bag of them in the garbage,” Hoffman says. “Shoka was up to his waist inside of it.” After one piece of plastic too many, the poor pooch reportedly had to be rushed to the vet’s office for an emergency visit.
Hoffman claims that Kate never wanted dogs, but supposedly agreed to get them solely for the sake of better ratings for the family’s show. “The kids had been begging for pets for years but Kate was adamantly against it, until the show needed content for an episode,” Hoffman writes. “She was only nice to the dogs for the camera. As soon as filming was done, she never wanted anything to do with them. She’d tell Jon, ‘They’re yours… I’m not taking care of them.’”
Whatever Kate's numbers were for the latest shitfest, it really doesn't matter. She generates ad dollars for TLC and no matter how wrong it is for children's lives to be entertainment for asshats who watch, she will continue. The damage is done. There's no saving these kids. The only possible good that can come is that one day, the evil that is using your kids for fame and money will be broadly shunned and rejected.
The one redeeming factor is that the kids have Jon as their father and her will always be a positive, normalizing force. There's still hope for those kids who don't have their heads shoved up their own arseholes.
Happy New Year to all of you wonderful, amazing women (and men) of the veranda. It's an honor to know all of you!
OK, so DH and I should be taking down decorations today, but I'm a taaaaaaaaaaaaaad hungover from rumspringa, and we're going to binge Making A Murder.
This woman does nothing but treat people and animals like dirt. ****** People and animals are objects to Kate. Objects that she cunningly figures out how they can best benefit her. Good luck bringing a puppy into an older, intact male dog's life.
Male dogs that are not neutered are prone to a number of medical problems as they age. Testicular tumors, both benign and malignant, develop in dogs after age five. Dogs that have been neutered at the recommended age run no risk of this problem. The most common medical problems found in male dogs that have not been neutered at an early age involve the prostate. Over 80% of unneutered male dogs develop prostate problems. These include conditions such as benign enlargement of the gland, which, in addition to being painful, can pinch the urethra, making it difficult for the dog to pass urine. In some cases the swelling becomes great enough to partially block the colon, interfering with fecal elimination. Infections of the prostate are another problem, and can make a dog very sick. Perianal tumors occur near the anus. They can be benign or malignant, and their growth is stimulated by testosterone. Perianal hernias are a problem found mostly in older dogs that have not been neutered. Perianal tumors and hernias are usually found in dogs aged seven and older, and both require surgery. They are rarely found in dogs that have been neutered in the first year
Gigi Be said... 55 Happy New Years! This ice cube recipe would be right up the sheeples alley! Just read the comments!! People actually think this recipe is too hard to follow. Only 2 steps, haha http://www.food.com/recipe/ice-cubes-420398
888888888888888888888888888888
OMG, thank you for that. I've been unhappy with my ice-cubes for years. Finally I'll be able to make a decent batch. I'm so disappointed that sKate didn't include this recipe in her crook book. She probably plagerized it from the back of an ice-cube tray.
There are over 1000 reviews. Reading them all will be hilarious.
Or maybe she is, and would have preferred to spend the summer doing lax instead of filming as she did the past few years.
The point being, the kids spent way too much time filming in 2015. They are 11 and 14, and their summers and vacations throughout the year should have been spent doing what all the other children their age are doing. Even if it's just a sleepover, those kinds of normal things need to be happening instead of filming.
They are obviously struggling socially we all see how they behave, which is all the more reason any extra time they have should not be spent filming, but in activities both formal and informal that are going to enrich their emotional growth and social skills, not stunt them further. There really is no place for filming this much for a child this age. Those that do film as much as they have generally are homeschooled on sets. These kids go to school full time. It's too much to ask of them and they are suffering for it. Now add in a narcissist as their mother and they really drew the short straw.
These include conditions such as benign enlargement of the gland, which, in addition to being painful, can pinch the urethra, making it difficult for the dog to pass urine. In some cases the swelling becomes great enough to partially block the colon, interfering with fecal elimination. Infections of the prostate are another problem, and can make a dog very sick. ***** Not that Kate would ever, every know. She never walks him. How do you keep track of urination and defecation when you never pay attention? We discuss our dogs' functions all the time! Our Bichon had a bit of loose stool last night- had to go out at 4am. Shoka never is paid attention to like that.
It's too much to ask of them and they are suffering for it. Now add in a narcissist as their mother and they really drew the short straw. ******* I think their behavior is alarming. I really wonder if Jon can do something given how it is beyond obvious that Colin is a zombie and Mady is a nasty cuss. This shouldn't be on film, let alone entertainment.
Admin (#64), and it makes me sad to think that the G kids may not allow themselves to even acknowledge their hearts' desires, as their dreams and goals are of no consequence to their mother. Especially the boys, who seem to have no voice in that house. If one of those boys desperately wanted to be on a soccer team, or take martial arts, or a dance class, those feelings have probably long been beaten down. I remember on "Jersey Shore," the guys' mantra was GTL - Gym, Tan, Laundry. I think the G boys live by SCF - School, Chores, Filming.
TLC will keep TFW in the fold because she's good filler and is willing to do anything they ask for filming. While most of us would not want our kids shown in a bad light she puts hers on display for all to see. Mady's bad behavior is getting a lot of attention? Look for it to get worse.
She is an irresponsible dog owner. Maybe those times that he escaped the compound was because there was a female in heat in the area. I read a comment where someone said "well he's a purebred GSD". Doesn't matter. We are English Bulldog people and go to reputable breeders because we want a healthy dog. We get limited papers because we buy them for love of the breed and not to breed. We niter at 6 months. The contract that people sign with our breeder for female dogs (if they intend to breed) is that she has approval of the studs and this is to prevent backyard breeding. How can she ensure that they follow this? She retains part ownership so that she's able to see any papers requested on litters. As I said the other day, TFW will use a backyard breeder because no reputable breeder would use Shoka as a stud. Yes, if both parents are papered the litter can be registered and papered but papers don't mean a thing if you get an unhealthy do without a health guarantee. Rant over.
G kids may not allow themselves to even acknowledge their hearts' desires, as their dreams and goals are of no consequence to their mother
&&&&
That's such a crucial point. Do the kids bow out of things because they know filming pleases Kate? Have they learned to go along with her? Look how they went along with vomit-fest because they knew the alternative would be cleaning.
Does Cara (if this is even true) not want to play lacrosse all summer because that's really something she doesn't want to do, or is it more about pleasing Kate? This isn't a fair and objective playing ground here.
Another point is that kids often go through phases where they fall in and out of liking something. It can be a huge mistake to let them call the shots and quit when you know as an adult something is right up their alley. There is nothing wrong with telling an athletic child, no, you need to pick at least one sport to play this summer, you need to stay active. You can say look if you still absolutely hate it after this season we'll address again quitting or choosing a different activity.
One of the little boys I nannied went through this with baseball. He woke up one morning and didn't want to play anymore. This was a kid that was pitching in the top percentiles and was always chosen for the all-star team and had already played around the country. We were like, REALLY? We all collectively encouraged him to keep at it, and within the year he grew to like it again and was offered a college scholarship. Really proud of him. I think he didn't want to play that year because he wanted to laze around and play xbox. Well, a 13 year old child doesn't get to make that call. Thank God none of the adults said sure whatever you want, 13-year-old child.
For everything Cara has done to get highly skilled at LAX, it would be a real shame to just let her quit just like that. Especially when there is such a future for her in a less common sport with scholarships, relationships with teammates and coaches, an activity that keeps you out of trouble, and other positive things. That future, however, can be squandered if you squander your off season. I doubt Kate has the foggiest idea about that.
How many kids as adults say you know what mom, I wish you had made me take piano/play baseball/go to camp. Just because a wishy washy kid might not want to doesn't mean the question is over then.
. Maybe those times that he escaped the compound was because there was a female in heat in the area
&&&&
That was the first thought I had when I heard he's not fixed.
This is BASIC dog ownership. You learn this if you do 15 minutes research on owning a dog. A dog not fixed will be more likely to roam. That explains why this dog roams around far and wide and has even escaped. He's looking for his mate. Chances are, he's already found her and Kate's already a grandma.
Now I feel like the poor thing has been frustrated all this time, and that's too bad.
If one of those boys desperately wanted to be on a soccer team, or take martial arts, or a dance class, those feelings have probably long been ****** Oh, but they got a yoga lession! Whoopie!! I hope the boys can live with Jon and soon.
Didn't Mady and Cara turn 15 and not 14 last October? That means this year they will have Kate right where they want her with drivers licenses and cars. The fun is just beginning and with the younger kids turning 12 in May. Another 4 years for the total eruption.
We get limited papers because we buy them for love of the breed and not to breed. ****** We have a purebred Bichon because we love the breed. Our breeder is a Breeder Of Merit, AKC. We wanted to purity of the breed and good health, which, knock on wood, at 2 years, we have. Our bichon is the best of the breed in every way. We also have a rescue. Best of both worlds. Wouldn't think of breeding. Kate is selfish and disgusting, so it comes as no surprise that she would breed Shoka. The thing is, those kids will be up and out of the house when she'll be at the compound with a dog that she will have no use for.
Tucker's Mom (#72), the more I think about TFW's stupid, selfish idea to breed Shoka, the more angry I get. She's an arrested adolescent. I don't think the wording of that tweet represents the feelings of an emotionally evolved almost 41-year-old woman. All kidding aside, there is something deeply wrong with this woman.
TFW wants puppies from Shoka? Spoiler alert: the puppies will grow up to be big dogs. TFW wanted babies, and now seems pissed that they grew up into kids. I wonder if the animal shelter she "supported" with her filmed yard sale (for which she obviously was paid waaaay more than she wound up donating) knows about this breeding plan.
I doubt this breeding idea was a long term plan. Just pure laziness and lack of concern about the dog. She is so desperate for show ideas. I do believe, though, this idea has been cooking this past year with her Tweets and photos of her lover dog. If she's such an animal lover, why didn't she get a companion for Shoka years ago? And I don't get the public tweet about puppies that's supposed to be a surprise. It's a done deal and the kids already know. ANOTHER BRIBE?
@MiloandJack: THIS is important! You and I are #GoodPeople! Teaching our kids the same! Pass this on! >> http://twitter.com/unkleadams/status/675537832518127616/photo/1 @Kateplusmy8
WTF Milo! I don't see any of this in most of her kids so I guess TFW is behind on what she needs to be teaching the kids. I judge by what I've seen filmed and not by the fantasy tweets from TFW.
She will probably breed Shoka with the previous owner's dog. Then he will weed out the calmest and probably train it. The kids will meet the dog when it's over age 1.
Kate Gosselin finally admits that other dog was left behind
The mystery surrounding the whereabouts of Kate Gosselin's dogs has finally been revealed via Twitter on Sunday.
When a fan asked Kate about a German Shepherd dog she used to own, Nala, Kate responded, "Nala didn't come back w/ Shoka ...at the time, 1 dog was plenty! Had to choose best for all! She has a new loving family:(."
Kate was referring to the time she returned the family pets, two German Shepherd dogs, Nala and Shocka, to the breeder she adopted the dogs from, citing reasons that she couldn't handle their maintenance and upkeep.
Shortly after she brought the dogs back in Sept. 2009, Kate said, "They'll come back, but for now I needed a break."
The dogs were discarded while Jon and Kate Gosselin were going through a very public, contentious divorce.
One of the dogs, Shocka [sic], was later retrieved. It was rumored that Kate had a change of heart and after her kids begged her to bring their beloved pets back home.
Nala didn't make the cut though and rumors surrounding the dog's whereabouts and treatment while the dogs were in Kate's care have peppered social media sites. A scathing tell-all book "Kate Gosselin: How She Fooled the World", written by Robert Hoffman, claims that Kate was abusive to the dogs -- allegedly leaving them outside in the cold all night and beating them.
In 2008, Kate was heard saying on her now cancelled TV reality show "Jon and Kate Plus 8", that getting a dog was a sacrifice for her. Kate said, "I could live my whole life without a dog."
Janice, I agree she'll use the same backyard breeder she (TLC) bought the dogs from. And that guy was hired as a security person at an event and just happens to have land and breed German Shepherds. However, I believe the puppies will be filmed.
NJGal51 said... 68 ------ Not being argumentative here, but I don't understand why Shoka can't be health certified and used as a stud by a legitimate breeder. Don't most breeders require that dogs bought as pets be neutered? That is how they protect their own investment and brand. I think it is likely that when Shoka was bought, there was already an understanding in place. Maybe the original plan was to breed Shoka and Nala. Anyway, I am not understanding why you are sure that only a backyard breeder would stud him.
Didn't Kate say in an old episode when they got Shoka back that she'd get Nala back when the kids are mature enough?Unless she (once again)lied and try to make people believe she would.I would think the kids are old enough to have Nala back.
EX Nurse...83...don't understand why Shoka can't be health certified and used as a stud by a legitimate breeder. Don't most breeders require that dogs bought as pets be neutered? ------------------------------ I don't think we can assume that Shoka came from a legitimate breeder. In fact, I think we can assume the exact opposite about a breeder that would allow puppies into that home.
EX Nurse - As I said, we're bulldog people and in our world those breeders that sell "pet quality only" breed for the money that they can make selling the puppies. Sure you get papers and they'll tell you that the stud was healthy and will even produce a vet certificate and the puppy will be cheaper ($1500 as opposed to $2500 - yes Bulldogs are expensive). I want a breeder that breeds with an eye on keeping the line clean and healthy and am willing to pay the price. If she wants to use him as stud she'll (or TLC) will find a breeder more than willing to use him.
She always says how much they love him and yet we never see pictures of him cuddling with any of them. We see him in posed pictures standing with them and we see him on beds and rolled in blankets but never up close and personal. She talks about it but never posts a picture of it. I hate to say this, but she'd probably do better with a "purse dog" that she can carry around and use as a fashion accessory.
Fade2black... For what it is worth, I did a name search on the AKC website https://www.apps.akc.org/apps/reg/namecheck/index.cfm
I used Gosselin as the last name, and Shoka as the first. It returned a result saying that the name was already in use for a GSD, and suggested Shoka II.
Of course, it could be another dog. But, i thought it was established that Shoka is pedigreed, which I assume would mean he was from a legitimate breeder. I have a hard time believing she would allow anything but the best of the best in the orphanage.
I don't get the condemnation of anyone who buys from a breeder instead of adopting. Does that scorn extend to people who have their own children, instead of adopting?
I highly doubt that people who are looking for a purebred GSD would, instead, get a rescue dog if Shoka is never bred.
It bothers me that any and everything the TFW does is condemned, why then, by association, extends to everyone else that has or does the same thing. I don't think that anyone who breeds a high-demand dog, who comes from a documented healthy bloodline, should be compared to the truly irresponsible owners that fail to neuter and then dump the puppies in a shelter. Even in that case, I give them credit for taking the puppies to a safe place, where there is a high probability of being adopted into a good home. That type of language and criticism should be reserved for the truly horrid individuals that wring a living out of the lives of these intelligent and loving animals, and then abandon them when there is no more profit.
My personal opinion is that all dogs, including working, service and show dogs, be allowed to live a life of pampered petdom, with lots of love and play. I think that there is a lot to criticize in TFW's neglectful and abusive treatment of both dogs (and her children!). What I am objecting to is the sound criticism of anyone who wants to have a dog that is from a breeder.
fade2black said... 85 EX Nurse...83...don't understand why Shoka can't be health certified and used as a stud by a legitimate breeder. Don't most breeders require that dogs bought as pets be neutered? ------------------------------ I don't think we can assume that Shoka came from a legitimate breeder. In fact, I think we can assume the exact opposite about a breeder that would allow puppies into that home. ======== We say the breeder on the show when she had to beat the kids in a race for the puppies. The dogs and puppies were in outside kennels. My breeder keeps the puppies in the house and raises them and socializes them with her family until they are ready for their furever homes. This has been my experience with all of my bulldogs.
Ex Nurse, I'm not getting into the breeder vs. rescue argument because I don't have an opinion on that. My current pup is a rescue, but I've had both AKC and rescue dogs and love them all the same. I am judging this particular breeder by his actions concerning these dogs and this family. First of all, it's not a good idea to introduce puppies into a family with a large number of young children who might or might not know how to treat the puppy. Secondly, any breeder worth his salt would have put the brakes on the transaction at the first sign of Kate's obvious disinterest. Lastly, no reputable breeder would ever allow a dog back to a family that had returned it. That's my opinion of this breeder and I'm stickin' to it.
Of course, it could be another dog. But, i thought it was established that Shoka is pedigreed, which I assume would mean he was from a legitimate breeder. I have a hard time believing she would allow anything but the best of the best in the orphanage. ======== As long as both parents have papers the litter can be registered and you can send for your papers. Backyard breeders normally do provide the information so that you can register your dog. Puppy mills also provide all of the information necessary to register your dog. I'd always assumed that Shoka had papers and never said that he didn't. If you have have a registered dog and answer an ad in the paper where someone is looking for a stud, chances are that this is a backyard breeder. If you put an ad in the paper advertising stud services (dog) chances are anyone that answers the ad is a backyard breeder. I'm not saying that this is what she's doing, this is pure speculation on my part. I am not criticizing anyone for going to a breeder rather than adopting from a shelter. I guess I'll drop this now and will discuss it again when and if she actually tries to breed him.
She's an arrested adolescent. I don't think the wording of that tweet represents the feelings of an emotionally evolved almost 41-year-old woman. All kidding aside, there is something deeply wrong with this woman.
*****
I completely agree. Her emotional maturation seems to have stopped in her early teens. She acts and reacts like an immature 13 year old and she's passing on that thinking and those behaviors to her kids. I watch TFW interact with landscapers, contractors... anyone and then I see the kids behaving the exact same way. We've commented here about how the tups often seem to not be maturing and I think it's obvious why they haven't.
Then I think about her dating and I shudder - and LOL. There's no way in he*l any mature, successful male would be interested in her. I mean, can you imagine any man you know being able to tolerate her antics, her ludicrous comments, her absence of any knowledge about basically anything? No way.
I apologize in advance as this belongs in the discussion from 2 weeks ago, but I forgot I'd written it down and I'm just now posting about it.
During the cooking challenge episode TLC made a point to zoom in and hold the shot of their 'Chore Chart'. It was definitely more than a passing glance - the chart was posted prominently in the kitchen and specifically captured on camera. They didn't want anyone to miss it, that's for sure.
Here it is:
Clean table. Hannah Clean floor. Leah Rinse toothbrush sink. Alexis Clean up family room and basement. Aiden Straighten shoes, coats and book bags. Joel shoes and coats in basement AM breakfast cleanup. Collin Clean all 3 bathrooms. Aiden and Joel Feed Shoka. Alexis Metal appliances. Hannah
Notice any inequities between male/female responsibilities? Between favored/non-favored children?
I don't remember, for sure, what was on the old chart, but much of this seems to be their chores from @ 4+ years ago.
Also, Kate was saying how she now grills all of the time, and yet, when she lit the grill, and the flame popped on, she jumped as though she were afraid of it. Was it her helpless little girl act again, or does she rarely light the thing?
*******
I say she rarely lights it (I honestly don't blame her for not grilling frequently since the grill's location was so inconvenient to the kitchen but I thought her 'fear' of lighting the grill was ridiculous).
It looks like at least one of the twins and probably TFW, too think food doesn't cook on a grill unless you have the top closed. Yep, that's what Cara? said on the last show. lol
Carole (#95), that chore chart really does highlight the imbalance between the boy and girl tups, doesn't it? I'm surprised no one has brought that chart up yet (I didn't see it -- I don't watch anymore). So the boys have to clean the girls' bathroom as well as their own? WTH?
Did TFW send a New Year's tweet? If she's quiet, I suppose that means the kids aren't with her. She must be counting the minutes until they go back to school Monday.
The breeder was a guy hired to do security at one of the Gosselin events. Somehow the conversation came up that he breeds German Shepherds. I believe this was related by Kate in the show. Anyway, as I recall it, the guy lived on land and the dogs were in outside kennels. She wrote the guy a check. I don't think the guy is local. I recall that his first name was mentioned, either in the show or later by Jon. My impression he's a guy who has German Shepherds and breeds them but whether they are AKC registered or not, I have no idea.
When she brought back Shoka I was convinced it was another dog because a couple of the kids did not recognize him. I believe in conspiracies when it comes to Kate.
nJ and Fade--sorry I wasn't clear that I wasn't attributing the anti breeder comments to you. I was responding to an earlier post and was too lazy to go back and look.
NJ--thanks for the clarification on pedigrees. I thought that the breeders would be held to a standard and have some kind of membership to do business to pedigree their dogs.
@TLC stinks Now that you say it.I remember there was this whole conspiracy back in 2012,where some people were wondering what happened to Shoka.People wondered if Kate brought him back or he died.Kate decided to post a picture of him to prove that he was still around and some of the critics still didn't believe it was Shoka and it was another dog.Then someone started this whole conspiracy that Shoka died by chocking on an easter egg and Kate secretly brought another dog that looked like him.Here's the article im talking about.One person in the comments is saying that whole conspiracy http://www.examiner.com/article/kate-gosselin-trots-out-dog-after-his-whereabouts-questioned
Clean table. Hannah Clean floor. Leah Rinse toothbrush sink. Alexis Clean up family room and basement. Aiden Straighten shoes, coats and book bags. Joel shoes and coats in basement AM breakfast cleanup. Collin Clean all 3 bathrooms. Aiden and Joel Feed Shoka. Alexis Metal appliances. Hannah
Notice any inequities between male/female responsibilities? Between favored/non-favored children?
====
So Kate basically shops and cooks, if you want to call it cooking. Good job if you can get it. She's got more help than QEII. And I wonder why the twins aren't assigned any chores on the chart.
When she brought back Shoka I was convinced it was another dog because a couple of the kids did not recognize him
********************
That doesn't surprise me at all. I doubt that the kids were that close or interacted with the dog since Kate kept him outside, plus the dog grew as he matured and he was gone for some time. His physical appearance may have changed.
"EX Nurse - As I said, we're bulldog people and in our world those breeders that sell "pet quality only" breed for the money that they can make selling the puppies."
*****************
I have not found that to be the case. I know people who breed and raise pet quality dogs inside a loving home with socialization and very strict requirements for purchasing the puppies. In fact, no over-breeding is done and money is secondary. They are not puppy mills.
Pet quality means just that. Pet quality as opposed to show quality. It does not, by any means, imply that the breeder is out for money only. Obviously show quality dogs are more expensive and are registered with the kennel club. They have to be in order to show them. Papers show the lineage of dogs that have competed in shows, have won shows, and conform to the highest standards held to those dogs in the show circle.
Pet quality dogs can have pedigrees and are purebred, and are registered (with papers), but the ancestry of those dogs does not indicate that the dog will mature to be competition-eligible. Knowledgeable breeders can take a look at a puppy from the get-go and know if it's a show quality or pet quality dog (shape of head, coat, body length, etc). Sometimes, though, you may get a surprise and that pet quality dog may turn out to be show competition worthy. I've seen it happen.
It is just as selfish to buy a dog rather than adopting one, given the vast overpopulation and euthanasia rates in shelters.
&&&&
You're assuming that if someone didn't get a purebred they would adopt a rescue. That might not be the case for a wide variety of reasons. Some people aren't going to get a dog unless it's bred.
And for the record I'm all about fost-adopt of dogs and my own dog is a rescue. I just don't buy the argument that everyone who gets a purebred is contributing to the problem. That's quite the leap.
Didn't Kate say in an old episode when they got Shoka back that she'd get Nala back when the kids are mature enough?Unless she (once again)lied and try to make people believe she would.I would think the kids are old enough to have Nala back.
********************
I don't think that it has anything to do with the kids' ages. Kate didn't like Nala and Nala didn't like Kate, from what I understand. She said that Nala found a good home so I wouldn't expect Nala to ever go back, regardless of how mature the children are.
AuntieAnn (#103), and she's got 9 hours alone every school day to get all that done. But her kids have to do those chores, plus go to school and do homework. Oh, and film a TV show, where they're at the mercy of a production schedule. You know there will be at least one book written by a G kid, and I suspect things are even more challenging than we've even speculated.
TFW admitted that as a kid, she'd get her brother Kevin to do her chores. When she got on bed rest for eleventy billion weeks with the tups, she must've felt like she won the lottery: being waited on hand and foot. Since she got a taste of that lifestyle, I think she's done her level best to keep it. That's why I roll my eyes whenever she tries to peddle her "typical Mom" nonsense.
I think their behavior is alarming. I really wonder if Jon can do something given how it is beyond obvious that Colin is a zombie
***************
One of Kate's young twitter fans mentioned that she was along on the Plimoth trip and handed out medications. Could it be that he is overly medicated, and/or needs his meds adjusted? Something isn't right there.
Could it be that he is overly medicated, and/or needs his meds adjusted? Something isn't right there.
******
With TFW (who thinks she knows more and/or better than her kid's MDs) in charge of doling out any meds I shudder to think what she may be doing in medicating the children, especially on filming days, and I wonder if she's responsible for what we see in C.
Margaret Meade @DonutsForCollin 1h1 hour ago @nochanceofrain @Sassccha @lovemedietcoke @Peaches22558 @Kateplusmy8 @TLC Milo talked abt holding K8's hand walking on the beach. And...
I don't remember that. Anyone have a screen shot? That is so creepy. What I do remember clearly is that she tweeted that she and Kate could walk together by a pond, but nothing about holding hands on a beach.
I also remember the tweet where Milo said that she wished she could have dinner ready for Kate when Kate got home. I don't know how long it took her to delete that one, but it definitely was there because I read it twice to make sure I was seeing what I was seeing and not misinterpreting it!
Yeah, I remember that conspiracy theory too. No telling what that dog eats roaming the property. I was only referring to when she initially brought the dog home. Absolutely his markings changed, it just seemed odd for a child to not remember the dog as Shoka. The breeder must have been paid a pretty penny to return the dog. I never would have done it if what Jon and Robert said was true. I know some fans say Jon and Robert are liars, so it'd be nice if another person spoke as an eye witness. Wasn't animal control called out to her property years ago?
I was curious where she got the name Shoka or what it meant. I am still not sure but I think she should have changed her name to Shoka instead of Kate.
Urban dictionary meaning: A girl who hyptmotizes men with her stunning ass, and in turn, sucks all of the money and dignity out of his pockets.
- - - - I don't think stunning ass fits her but the rest does.
There is a second chore chart somewhere about the chickens. There also must be other things the kids do, since last time the charts were shown they seemed to work from right after school through to homework time with a break for dinner. Packing lunches was one thing mentioned to Kendra.
A couple things I haven't seen mentioned from this week's show:
TFW fixed breakfast, making McMuffins using 8 egg rings on a griddle. While she cooked the tups were in their seats at the table looking like the orphans at the table in Annie.
She took the eggs off the stove and awkwardly used a knife and her fingers with her icky long nails, to tear the uneven bits off of the eggs before putting them on the biscuit. YUCK Then, they showed 6 clear glass glasses (yes indeed, she's letting them use actual glass!) lined up on the counter and she poured equal amounts of orange juice in each glass -- LESS than 2" MAX in each. (I'm probably being generous saying it was 2" rather than 1".) That amount would barely wet their mouths after eating a dry biscuit w/egg and ham.
When TFW talked about her landscaping project she said she wanted to get rid the rocks that were on all of the planting beds because... she hated the way her precious new snowblower threw them all over the place. SMH I'd like to know why she was using the blower so close to be beds that it would pick up rocks in the first place! And, if that's happening wouldn't you think it would be easy to just not get so close to those areas the next time? I have rocks in my landscaping just like TFW and I've never had a rock picked up and thrown by my snowblower - ever. Nor have I had one thrown when I used the snow shovel. Hmmmm, could it be that I just know where the rocks are and I stay away from them?
@over and Out not sure but there is this one creepy twit i saw about Milo,where she wanted Kate to drive in the John Deere with her Daisy Dukes on.I HAD to look up Daisy Dukes in order to make sure i was not thinking about what kinda of clothing she was REALLY talking about,but she Was really talking about those really short pants that country girls usually wear that a guy would find sexy.After i saw that tweet,i became more convince that there's no way this is a married woman.Here it is http://imgur.com/yoF20Tr
Ingrid (#113), well, TFW has been known to make a "stunning ass" out of herself!
I think she said Shoka was named after their bodyguard from the sham Hawaiian wedding. Well, golly, of course you'd want to commemorate such a memorable event.
No, I'm not assuming that they would I am stating that they should. And I make no apology for it. To declare it selfish to breed while at the same time buying from breeders is the height of hypocrisy, IMO.
^&&&&
I do not take you task on the selfish statement so I have no idea why you're going on and on about it being selfish.
You contend however that people who buy bred dogs are contributing to the problem of rescue dogs. Some, yes. Not all, IMO.
That because that statement ASSUMES those people would buy a rescue dog if they could not buy a bred dog. That is not always going ot be the case. For some people it's bred dog or no dog. Therefore, the amount of rescue dogs does not go up or down if they ONLY will take in a bred one or no dog.
So to say they direct contribue to the rescue problem is a logical falicy, and I'm pointing it out.
To say it's selfish or not is a completely different issue I'm not going to challenge you on. That's an opinion, not a logical falicy.
She took the eggs off the stove and awkwardly used a knife and her fingers with her icky long nails, to tear the uneven bits off of the eggs before putting them on the biscuit. YUCK Then, they showed 6 clear glass glasses (yes indeed, she's letting them use actual glass!) lined up on the counter and she poured equal amounts of orange juice in each glass -- LESS than 2" MAX in each. (I'm probably being generous saying it was 2" rather than 1".) That amount would barely wet their mouths after eating a dry biscuit w/egg and ham. ***** Good grief. Her micromanagement of calories is sick.
Carole (#115), so TFW had her claws all over their eggs, but threw a hissy fit when M touched Steve's pizza with her hands? And who knows what bacteria is growing under those long talons?
FlimsyFlamsy said... 120 Carole (#115), so TFW had her claws all over their eggs, but threw a hissy fit when M touched Steve's pizza with her hands? And who knows what bacteria is growing under those long talons? January 1, 2016 at 5:02 PM **** Handling food with long fingernails skeeves me out.
Kate Gosselin Verified account @Kateplusmy8 · 11m11 minutes ago We bucked local New Yrs Day 'Pork&Sauerkraut' tradition this yr.After all the sweet treats, we needed veges,thus my delicious Vege Lasagna!
&&&
Does Kate really spell veggies "veges", or is this another new popular dumbed-down spelling version I'm not aware of?
At one time there was a sham Milo twitter account. The handle MiloandJack was altered by changing the lower case l (letter after k) to an upper case I (letter after H). If you're on a computer and twitter, you can use your browser's find function to tell which it is. When it's a image, you can't tell which it is. The "Daisy Duke" tweet may have been from that sham account.
PatK said... 123 Kate Gosselin Verified account @Kateplusmy8 · 11m11 minutes ago We bucked local New Yrs Day 'Pork&Sauerkraut' tradition this yr.After all the sweet treats, we needed veges,thus my delicious Vege Lasagna!
)))
Now it's her veggie lasagna? I thought M and C searched online and found a recipe for veggie lasagna rollups and had to INSIST that a meal without meat was fulflling????? They acted like the fam had never had a veggie meal before!!
Now it's her veggie lasagna? I thought M and C searched online and found a recipe for veggie lasagna rollups and had to INSIST that a meal without meat was fulflling????? They acted like the fam had never had a veggie meal before!! ***** They have a skewed sense of reality from their Mother and being on tv. Not every single thing they do and utter is remarkable.
When it's a image, you can't tell which it is. The "Daisy Duke" tweet may have been from that sham account.
---------------------
While there were really freaky tweets made under the fake account, if I recall, the DD tweet was before the fake account was set up. Of course, I could be wrong. I usually am. The tweets from the fake account were so glaringly over the top that it was't difficult to tell that they came from that account.
I HAD to look up Daisy Dukes in order to make sure i was not thinking about what kinda of clothing she was REALLY talking about,but she Was really talking about those really short pants that country girls usually wear that a guy would find sexy.
------------------ Years ago there was a television show, The Dukes of Hazzard, and one of the characters was a gal named Daisy who wore those very skimpy denim shorts. They became known as Daisy Dukes.
You're right. I can't tell if it's the sham account or the legit one, but this isn't the tweet of which I am thinking. There was more than one tweet about Daisy Dukes quite some time ago...not the same as this one.
AuntieAnn (#103), and she's got 9 hours alone every school day to get all that done. But her kids have to do those chores, plus go to school and do homework. Oh, and film a TV show, where they're at the mercy of a production schedule. You know there will be at least one book written by a G kid, and I suspect things are even more challenging than we've even speculated.
====
I can't wait to read it. And the title of the book: MommyDidlittle.
For a SAHM, she sure hasn't got much left to do after the kids clean up the kitchen in the morning before they leave for school. How hard can it be for her to throw a few cereal bowls in the dishwasher and wipe down the counters? I understand kids should have chores, but to make them do all that in the rush of a school morning is like boot camp. They must be exhausted before they even get to class.
Janice in Mo said... 76 Thank you Dmasy for taking the time to tell me about the murder case. I am looking forward to it. Is it a tv show or documentary or audio like Serial?
It is on Netflix Redbird. Do you have that?
I am rewatching Breaking Bad. So much better the second time around.
Wayne Rogers, Trapper John McIntyre of M*A*S*H, RIP!!!
I was really surprised at these 2 great entertainers passing away.
My favorite parts of Trapper was when Hawkeye wanted the ribs from Adam's Ribs and they had to find someone in Chicago to pick up the ribs and ship them to them. Trapper said he knew a girl that he dated named Mildred. They got her on the phone and she said that she would do it. Klinger and Hawkeye were talking about Mildred getting them and that Hawkeye said he would marry her if she got them and Hawkeye said that her name would be Mildred Pierce. Hawkeye Pierce! lol
When Trapper and Hot Lips were trapped in the storage building during the storm.
When the little boy was out in the mine field that he was going to adopt and he ran through the mine field to get him while a chopper came and picked them up.
How could she give the kids that itty bitty amount of OJ?
I wonder if they drink it, do they get more? She should have 2 quart sized plastic pitchers filled with OJ and let them pour it themselves. One for the girls and one for the boys. Man, that makes me so dag gum mad. She is stingy, control freak, food portion control officer, calorie intake supervisor all rolled up into one!
She is such a hypocrite! She detonates a MOAB under the window of the RV about Mady handing Steve a piece of pizza barehanded. SHE picks off bits of egg with the nasty talons and handles their food barehanded. GROSS!
LESS than 2" MAX in each. (I'm probably being generous saying it was 2" rather than 1".) That amount would barely wet their mouths after eating a dry biscuit w/egg and ham.
----------------------
Maybe she pours just a little amount and if they finish that they can have more. I wouldn't pour a full glass of OJ not knowing how thirsty the kids are and if they are going to just drink half a glass. That's just wasteful.
The Daisy Dukes comment wasn't from the fake account.
Jenny @JennyGSwift1 · 2h2 hours ago @MiloandJack Did you ask Kate for a pic in "Daisy Dukes"?
Fired Up 4 Kate @MiloandJack · 2h2 hours ago @JennyGSwift1 It was an inside joke about her learning to drive her #JohnDeereTractor...nothing more! #SouthernHumor
Hmm,this is an interesting read about TLC guys,it seems like its gonna try to go back to its roots about being "The Learning Channel."I don't know if they'll finally get rid of fillers like Kate but we'll see https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/life-after-honey-boo-boo-inside-discoverys-fight-to-grow-up/2016/01/01/df53888c-99cd-11e5-94f0-9eeaff906ef3_story.html?tid=ss_tw
MM - I'm not disputing anything you said in your post and I'm glad that you've had good experiences with a breeder that breeds only pet quality dogs. I never said backyard breeders and breeders that sell only pet quality are puppy mills. I know that any puppy whose parents are papered are purebred and can apply for AKC registration. I also know the difference between show and pet quality. Pet quality, show quality, as long as I get a healthy puppy I don't care because we don't show ours but I want a reputable breeder. Personally I will not buy from backyard breeders.
Jamesvader1194 said... 142 Hmm,this is an interesting read about TLC guys,
Which TLC guys?
PatK -- I didn't think that the tweet was from the fake account because there were other tweets from Milo about the Daisy Dukes that I know were from her. If I recall, she deleted them right away. She was kind of hung up on that, just like the grow-a-boyfriend obsession.
Milo and Kate have "inside" jokes? Oh, that's right. They communicate in so many ways which is why Milo has to beg for attention and tweet her multiple times to find out if she saw a celebrity's tweet to her. Got it, Milo. Makes sense to me.
This is totally off topic, hope you don't mind. All this talk of breeding made me want a cup of hot tea (nice segue to my question, don't you think?)
So here's my question. We're coffee drinkers normally. But lately, we've been drinking tea instead (Lipton). But we're finding the Lipton taste to be rather boring and not strong enough.
Any recommendations for some good black tea, caffeinated for the morning and decaf for anytime after noon.
We like dark strong bold flavors, nothing wimpy. Your suggestions are very much appreciated. Thank you.
James (142): Discovery may be going back to its educational roots; TLC, not so much.
From the WaPo article:
Don’t expect Discovery’s back-to-basics pledge to see much airtime on gleefully lowbrow channels such as TLC. “Long Island Medium,” whose host says she can commune with the dead, just launched its seventh season with a holiday special that the network said will include “readings focused solely on children.”
It also says:
But TLC, the network argues, fills its own important niche. Zaslav, wearing blue suede shoes and sitting in a director’s chair in his airy corner office overlooking midtown Manhattan, said the “misunderstood” TLC provides thoughtful storytelling designed for American families beyond the hoity-toity coastal elite.
“TLC is a very powerful and heartfelt Middle America brand. When we look at TLC, we basically say, ‘F--- New York and L.A.,’ ” Zaslav said.
Well, ain't that bad news for Kate. She thought being on TLC was her ticket to New York and Hollywood, and all along she was supposed to be the Pennsylvania version of Mama June.
Steve better be good to you. If he doesn't, I'LL BE THERE!
----------------
redbird, lol! Gladys tweeted not too long ago that she would always be there for Kate. I'm sure that Kate breathed a sigh of relief about that, having been stressed over Milo possibly abandoning her!
I watched the episode on On Demand and noticed how Kate lied. When the family was burying the dead fish you can clearly see the new deck behind them. Then when they are cooking outside Kate made the remark about the grill being so far away. I think they purposely showed how far the grill was from the kitchen and how much of a pain it is to carry all the stuff needed as a prelude to next week's episode about the new deck. And I also noticed she was grilling many fat, juicy steaks. I bet that is the only time the kids eat steaks is when TLC is buying. It is steak, lobsters, Koby beef when TLC is footing the bill but when she is buying the kids rarely have bacon or milk because it is too expensive.
PatK said... 141 The Daisy Dukes comment wasn't from the fake account. ==========
She hasn't deleted it either. Here it is:
Fired Up 4 Kate @MiloandJack · 26 Nov 2011 @Kateplusmy8 U know Kate I've asked ya several times abt that beautiful John Deere tractor! Now we want 2see U driving it in ur Daisy Dukes!
Pat K here's Milo's original tweet. I have a couple more that he sent to K8, it's the same flavor so this one should suffice. I grab his (Milo) tweets before the ink dries because of his habit of deleting...
Kirkland said... 146 This is totally off topic, hope you don't mind. All this talk of breeding made me want a cup of hot tea (nice segue to my question, don't you think?)
So here's my question. We're coffee drinkers normally. But lately, we've been drinking tea instead (Lipton). But we're finding the Lipton taste to be rather boring and not strong enough.
Any recommendations for some good black tea, caffeinated for the morning and decaf for anytime after noon.
We like dark strong bold flavors, nothing wimpy. Your suggestions are very much appreciated. Thank you.
8888888888888888888888888888888888
Be still, my heart. Another tea drinker? You must be American because we're not that rare in Canada.
I agree with you about Liptons. Not my favourite. I lean towards Red Rose, but I'm not sure if you have it where you live. If you want stronger, more robust tea, steep it longer. Also, I'm not sure how "breeding" segued into tea. A combination of "brewing" and "steeping"?
Our first morning in Ireland I asked for tea. (I don't drink coffee.) Now, the Irish know a thing or two about tea. They served me a whole large pot and the stuff I poured out was positively black. When I looked in the pot, there were at least 8 teabags in there. That was quite the shock to me, but the tea was good. I think 2 bags per pot is plenty.
Get yourself a tea pot and brew or steep your tea properly. Use water hot enough that tendrils of steam are just starting to appear. Pour some hot water into the pot and swish it around to heat the pot. Then empty the pot. Fill it with hot water and gently drop your tea bags in. Let it steep for at least 5 minutes.
Once you've mastered your basic Orange Pekoe tea, you can branch out into things like English Breakfast tea or Earl Grey tea. There are unlimited numbers of teas on the market. As long as it contains tea leaves, it's tea. If it's fruit or other ingredients that aren't tea, that is considered an "infusion" and not tea.
Tea doesn't have as much caffeine as coffee so you may not have to worry about the afternoon and decaf. I find I can drink the regular stuff up until dinner time with no issues.
From the Discovery Article...thanks, Jamesvader1194
"Discovery has long benefited from cable’s bundle-centric business, in which the typical subscriber pays for 189 channels but watches only 17"
888888888888888888888888888888
Our government has just decided that cable bundles are wrong and the companies are being forced to let customers pick and choose individual channels. Let me tell you, TLC will be the first channel to get the axe. Discovery and a few more will be on the chopping block too. They won't be able to force their disgusting garbage into my home for much longer.
Can you imagine going to the grocery store and needing or wanting 17 items but the store forces you to buy 189? I can't wait for the changes to take effect.
Our government has just decided that cable bundles are wrong and the companies are being forced to let customers pick and choose individual channels. Let me tell you, TLC will be the first channel to get the axe. Discovery and a few more will be on the chopping block too. They won't be able to force their disgusting garbage into my home for much longer. ***** That's brilliant. We get TLC but I don't even know what channel it is. Trash, all of it.
“For a large part, TV is wallpaper,” an always-on background for the American home, Martin said.
88888888888888888888888888
Informal poll: Is this true for most of you? I'm home all day and my t.v. doesn't get turned on until after 7 at night? Occasionally, like when I binged on Game of Thrones, I'll turn on the t.v. in the afternoon. Do people have the t.v. on as background noise? Our electricity costs more during the day so that's another reason I don't have it on.
“There’s a lot of what we do with this company that’s not about making money,” Zaslav said. “It’s not for us to be distinctive. It’s for us to do what we were meant to do. This is a purpose-driven company. We want to do well, but we also want to do good.”
Can you imagine going to the grocery store and needing or wanting 17 items but the store forces you to buy 189? I can't wait for the changes to take effect.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
That is great news! I have said this for years that the cable companies would make more money and the customers would be more happier if they did a ala carte program selection.
They should let you have a Baker's Dozen for a flat rate and so much each after that. Like a pizza for 10 dollars and 1.25 extra for each topping.
CSPAN, TLC, The Shopping Channels, The Golf Channel would be gone!
SO DISAPPOINTED at HSN and QVC on Christmas Day!
Normally for years they would not sell anything and one of the channels would have a beautiful orchestra playing beautiful Christmas music with the set decorated to the nines. For 24 hours.
The other one, one year, made videos of each of the hosts with their family baking, cooking and talking about family. For 24 hours.
NOT THIS YEAR! Push that product, even on Christmas Day! Disgusting!
I saw an article headline telling about Ryan Seacrest swiping souvenirs from the American Idol set because this year is the final year.
Ryan Seacrest is worth 200 million. He must have the same agenda as TFW. It is never enough. Got to have it all.
But what was so amazing the next article showed a 11 year old girl who got a wagon and went around her neighborhood and asked for COAT DONATIONS for the homeless and others who needed a coat for winter. She was able to get 1,000 coats!!!
The placement of that article under RS's was great!
“TLC is a very powerful and heartfelt Middle America brand. When we look at TLC, we basically say, ‘F--- New York and L.A.,’ ” Zaslav said. “Most of the media is not speaking to Middle America. So what are the shows we can put on [for] 42-year-old mom who gives her husband and two kids dinner, and then puts the TV set on? What is she going to watch that she can relate to, that’s going to be entertaining and fun for her?”
Let me translate: "I magnanimously mete out pablum to fill the vacuous, frizzy- permed heads of fat, dim-witted, velour track suit-wearing moms of Middle America because they're too dumb to know the difference between quality programming and utter shite."
"And the moronic unwashed masses pay me handsomely for it."
Hubby and I just discussed the small percentage of the hundreds of cable channels that we do watch. An a la carte menu would be extremely helpful.
PJ -- TV goes on early. News channel. Hubby usually rises around 5:30AM and he checks in with the world. We listen till the cycles are fully circled. TV off or TV on after that is mostly determined by what is going on here. Usually off until evening. Dr. Phil is recorded daily and gets watched when nothing is on at night.
I have become a Netflix/Amazon Prime watcher. Most of their programs do not work as wallpaper and really must be watched!
The uprooting of the trees of the kids secret hiding place reminds me of the 2 tup boys that were putting a toy in a jacket and one of the tup boys looked at the cameraman and IIRC, basically told him not to film that it was private and the b****** just stood his ground and didn't leave and continued to film.
That little boy was so young. He looked totally helpless against that evil crew daddy. I felt so bad for him.
It just KILLS TFW that those kids had a special place to go to, THEIRS. ALL THEIRS. That is the reason why she was ranting while standing there like I posted before like a teenage girl in high school holding that stone like a book, saying that the house was HERS, HER HOUSE.
But, but, but, KATE, YOU said that this house was the KIDS HOUSE. So how could it be yours?
You overrode that decision with the standing at the kitchen window and stated,
“All mine. All mine as far as the eye can see.” – Kate Gosselin
I remember when I heard that infamous quote, I GASPED!
C & P'd from Robert's book. Page 122 Location 3607
Any recommendations for some good black tea, caffeinated for the morning and decaf for anytime after noon. ----------------------------------- Kirkland, I don't have any recommendation for de-caffeinated anything (decaf, ptui!) but Twinings Irish Breakfast Tea is a wonderful way to start the day.
Kirkland, I don't have any recommendation for de-caffeinated anything (decaf, ptui!) but Twinings Irish Breakfast Tea is a wonderful way to start the day.
88888888888888888888888
LOL! I totally agree about decaf which is why I didn't have any to recommend. And yes, Irish Breakfast is wonderful. Twinings makes wonderful products as does Higgins and Burke. If I'm in a mall (rarely) and feel like treating myself, Teaopia has some very expensive, exotic teas. They usually have a few featured teas or infusions brewing for sampling. Sometime, in the winter, it's nice to just hold on to a cup and inhale the aromas.
redbird said... 168 Sorry about the huge gap between my posts!!
How did that happen? January 2, 2016 at 7:32 AM (((((((((( I was scrolling in suspense to see what was waiting at the bottom of your post. Alas, nothing! ;-)
I hate to say it, my TV's always on except in the morning when I'm in bed checking email and waking up, or guests. It will usually default to news or cooking like Tucker, and I don't really "watch", I do other things around the house. Only for the shows I DVR or am streaming do I sit down and watch with full attention.
I've thought a lot about whether it needs or should be on that much and I've tried to turn it off before but the house feels quiet.
As far as energy use the TV is low energy and burns hardly any fuel being on. Most TVs are built very low energy these days.
This guy is majorly full of BS. I thought his comments were the height of arrogance and nonsense. He and K8? Match made in heaven.
&&&&
Is this the same article? He's made that comment about NY and LA before.
I really cannot stand that comment. He makes it sound like those cities are another world, who cannot possibly understand or relate to what he's trying to do. Lol. On the flip side, he makes it sound like he's dumbing down the programing for middle america. Or that only middle America appreciates litters of kids and child exploitation. It's also a subtle way to brush off criticism. Oh those that have an issue with us are just the New Yorker's-LA-ers they don't get us. As we can see from the demographic here that couldn't be further from the truth.
I do live in LA but not being from here or consider myself a native, I really feel offended by it from both sides of the coin.
"I magnanimously mete out pablum to fill the vacuous, frizzy- permed heads of fat, dim-witted, velour track suit-wearing moms of Middle America because they're too dumb to know the difference between quality programming and utter shite."
888888888888888888888888888
Yup, that pretty much sums it up. You should get a job as a translator. ;)
Any recommendations for some good black tea, caffeinated for the morning and decaf for anytime after noon.
====
The only tea I'll buy is Bigelow's 'Constant Comment'. It's high in caffeine, black, bold and really delicious. It also comes in decaf but I've never tried it.
I'm streaming Where The Heart Is on Acorn and I'm loving it! It's another drama set in a beautiful English town, and it's really immersive. I find I really like most anything with Sarah Lancashire.
Clean table. Hannah Clean floor. Leah Rinse toothbrush sink. Alexis Clean up family room and basement. Aiden Straighten shoes, coats and book bags. Joel shoes and coats in basement AM breakfast cleanup. Collin Clean all 3 bathrooms. Aiden and Joel Feed Shoka. Alexis Metal appliances. Hannah
I meant to mention that as well.....Collin has morning breakfast clean up which tells me, he is going to school later, or being homeschooled, maybe by Andrea.
You know what's a GREAT wallpaper channel, HGTV. I'm addicted right now to Tiny House. I find it facinating. ******* I got sucked into watching Buying Alaska awhile back. Fascinating. Expensive state! I couldn't believe what people got excited about; indoor plumbing!
We have a downstairs patio we grill off of. It's no big deal to carry down food. When it's nice, we eat outside. Further, Kate has a basement kitchen. Just put all you need in the fridge there. I cannot imagine why she needed that fancy deck except to stick it to TLC.
"We want to do well, but we also want to do good.” Aw, that is really touching. Mr. Zaslav should stitch it onto a pillow.
So last week, I guess he decided he was doing good when he aired intimate birth footage of a TLC star who was sexually molested by her brother -- another TLC star. But didn't TLC pull the family from their lineup months ago, expressing grief and concern about the family? Didn't the girls themselves say they felt violated by the media? But they're back, and TLC is continuing to profit off of them. And if he thinks it'll "do good" to bring Josh back after rehab, I sure won't be surprised.
FlimsyFlamsy said... 188 "We want to do well, but we also want to do good.” Aw, that is really touching. Mr. Zaslav should stitch it onto a pillow. ******* Ha! That and a dollar will get you a bag of chips. WTF is he even saying? He IS like Kate.
You know what's a GREAT wallpaper channel, HGTV. I'm addicted right now to Tiny House. I find it facinating. :::::
There's a documentary about tiny houses on Netflix, mostly about how a guy built his own, but they show other tiny houses as well. I'd love to live in a tiny house, simplify my life and get rid of all the "stuff" I have that I never look at, let alone use. And now, as I sit here freezing trying to heat this place and not go bankrupt paying a huge heating bill, a tiny, warm house sounds wonderful.
I got sucked into watching Buying Alaska awhile back. Fascinating. Expensive state! I couldn't believe what people got excited about; indoor plumbing!
:::::
Really? I'd be over the moon to get indoor plumbing if I'd been tramping through snow drifts to get to an outhouse. I wonder if they used chamber pots at night? Ugh!
Kirkland said... 146 This is totally off topic, hope you don't mind. All this talk of breeding made me want a cup of hot tea (nice segue to my question, don't you think?)
So here's my question. We're coffee drinkers normally. But lately, we've been drinking tea instead (Lipton). But we're finding the Lipton taste to be rather boring and not strong enough.
Any recommendations for some good black tea, caffeinated for the morning and decaf for anytime after noon.
We like dark strong bold flavors, nothing wimpy. Your suggestions are very much appreciated. Thank you. ----------
Maybe hard to believe but I've never had a cup of coffee. A few sips - I keep thinking I'll like it but nope. Not gonna happen! Oddly, I like coffee ice cream, though. Definitely tea for me. Tazo has a tea called Awake that's strong and quite good. Mostly I go with Twinings - either English Breakfast or English Afternoon. Hastings makes great tea but it's a bit pricey. I sometimes find it on sale on Amazon. Nice to "meet" other tea drinkers!
Waving my hand. We are HGTV watchers, too. Buying...anything. We never guess the right one. Almost NEVER! Right now, I pay attention to Buying Caribbean. Because I have said that if a certain person gets elected, I won't be able to live in the US for the duration.
Texas Tiny Houses in Luling, Tx is only about 40 minutes away from our home. We haven't made it to one of the tours yet, but we keep saying we will. I think they were one of the first popular Tiny Home manufactures. They use salvage materials for building.
If only I could figure out how to keep my hubby and fit him inside one of the tiny homes...
Kris 183......thank you so much for the answer. That sure was mean to put in stone. Soon she will wonder why her kids don't talk to her but just fresh mouth her..
Sue Buddy, I enjoyed "Tiny" the story of the man building his little home. His then girl friend was helping him. He built on a road width trailer frame so he could travel with his house. As I recall, he took over year building with cash-as-cash can progress.
Foxy...you're welcome! And they already pretty much fresh mouth her with everything. Esp. Mady, Cara & Leah.
I have/had teens. My sons are 22 & 10 and my girls are 20 and 17. NEVER have they spoken to me like her girls talk to her. I'm not saying that during arguments they haven't said something 'teenagerish' (to quote Kate)bc they have. But her girls mouth off and complain about EVERYTHING! Kate makes a statement or a suggestion and out comes sarcasm and complaints. OMGosh the complaining is ridiculous. But Kate just takes it. I think she wants us to feel sorry for her. I don't because SHE is the mother, SHE needs to lay down the law and if they don't, there should be consequences. It all boils down to those girls have absolute zero respect for her. It's not 'normal teenager behavior'. It's called disrespect. You don't speak to someone you respect like they speak to her. Of course, Kate doesn't respect anyone either and have modeled that behavior to them, so it's no wonder.
kris said... 183 PJ @ 166 - What was written on M and C's stones and why did it upset them?
Cara's said: It's mine. Stay off of it. I warned you about it. Mady's said: Don't step here. Don't say I didn't warn you about it. January 2, 2016 at 8:41 AM ****** Thanks. Kate had to know she'd be poking a bear with those stones.
Any recommendations for some good black tea, caffeinated for the morning and decaf for anytime after noon. 146
Like P.J., I recommend English Breakfast and Darjeeling. A friend recommended Stash Tea. Can't help with decaf tho, sorry. Also check out Teavana's website.
Tucker's Mom - Kate said that is was an inside joke that she had been on the inside of and now all of a sudden she was on the outside. Awww, poor baby. She can act like they are all besties but clearly they are not (nor should they be).
Kris (#196), what TFW chose to put on the stones reminded me of the girls I went to high school with, printing all their inside jokes in the year book. You could forgive their silliness, because they were 18 and thought it made them look cool. But this is a 40-year-old woman, who should realize that a permanent etching is a poor place for an inside joke, and a snotty one at that.
Leslie said... 149 Then when they are cooking outside Kate made the remark about the grill being so far away. I think they purposely showed how far the grill was from the kitchen and how much of a pain it is to carry all the stuff needed as a prelude to next week's episode about the new deck. ------------------------ I don't even watch, I thought that too. Set up a justification for the new deck and complain about the kids not helping in one quick go. How Kate! ==================== About the stones: when no one quoted the text, I hoped that TLC hadn't shown it, but had shown the kerfuffle over it. Kate has some nerve casting that joke in stone when she has been immortalized saying "Mine, all mine" with perfect sincerity. It's probably the most sincere thing she's ever said!
456 sediments (sic) from readers:
«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 400 of 456 Newer› Newest»I think her ratings bumped up because the 12-18 age group were on vacation.
It's official. The court jester has informed the Queen of the good ratings. lol
Fired Up 4 Kate @MiloandJack · 2m2 minutes ago
@Kateplusmy8 And BTW...your ratings for Tuesday's #KatePlus8 were gr8! You came in #11 out of top 20 Cable shows! @TLC
Warmth Of The Sun said... 196
Does anyone know if Cara is still playing lacrosse? If she had to give that up for filming, her anger isn't surprising. There's been no mention lately of tournaments.
((((
Lacrosse is a spring sport. That's why there is no mention of tournaments. The shows were filmed in the off-season.
----------------------------
Didn't Cara play lacrosse one summer in some non-school summer league? I seem to remember tweets about it from other players who were newcomers to (or just passing visitors to) the Kate-plus-8 world. Does anyone else remember that?
Cara may still be playing at school but not in the summer league.
Ok i just checked on facebook,i think some here need to calm down about the ratings cause some of the comments are saying that they watched for 1st time or 1st time in a long time (prob because of holidays) and those who were shocked by teen behavior were shocked and said they wouldn't watch again.So i think admin is right(hopefully) in saying that it was break and people just watched tv
I just had to laugh at this tweet from Gladys. She really is a total suck up.
Fired Up 4 Kate @MiloandJack 15h15 hours ago
@deannatweeting @Kateplusmy8 All the kids seem 2have good sense of humor. But Mady is a natural. I believe she could do #StandUpComedy !!
Math Girl said... 4
...
Yes, you are correct. It was in July, there were photos of K8 at the location. And I think she tweeted about it.
Lacrosse is a spring sport. That's why there is no mention of tournaments. The shows were filmed in the off-season.
///
But two summers ago she played tournaments with a traveling lacrosse club. So if they filmed all summer that may have gone by the way side. May not be as important in a small private school but around here the high school athletes play like that in the off season
Why does TFW (I do it all) need a helper or "2nd me" if she doesn't work and the kids are getting older?? She is trying WAY too hard convincing people that she's all about her kids and her animals. Having a "helper" at the ages they are right now convinces me even more that she wants less and less to do with them unless she's being filmed. It's almost nauseating what a fake fame whore she is.
But two summers ago she played tournaments with a traveling lacrosse club. So if they filmed all summer that may have gone by the way side. May not be as important in a small private school but around here the high school athletes play like that in the off season
&&&&
Off season couldn't be more important to a serious high school athlete. In this day in age it's almost impossible to be a starting player without keeping it up throughout the off season.
If she missed anything like that due to filming, it's a tragedy.
@Kateplusmy8: For all asking... http://www.engravedstone.net/ is where I ordered our Garden Stones shown on Tuesdays #KatePlus8 on @TLC http://twitter.com/Kateplusmy8/status/682622535037546500/photo/1
Translation: TLC Finally got back to me with the info on where THEY purchased the stones.
========
@Kateplusmy8: FYI: I'm still trying to find the garden stake website for kids 'Lambs Ear markers' in my records 😁! #StayTuned
TRANSLATION: TLC hasn't given me the info yet.
I believe Kate's show along with the others took a jump because the ratings are reflecting the numbers for NEW shows not reruns. This time of year there are very few new shows to rate. The show buzz daily link above specifies "original" programming.
Swimgirl (#6), I think Gladys is also trying to control the narrative with her comment. She's
implying that M is just being funny when she
says terrible things, and that she could have a comedy career because she's so good at it. Oy.
Who is this Milo??? She thinks Mady could do stand up comedy???? Ok, that settles it. That sounds like something Kate would say because she thinks she is hilarious with her faces and voices. Can you imagine what crap she is filling Mady's head with? There is NOTHING amusing about Mady these days. Milo cannot be a parent. No way.
Off season couldn't be more important to a serious high school athlete. In this day in age it's almost impossible to be a starting player without keeping it up throughout the off season.
===============
My grandson, who is a month and a half older than the tups, is heavily involved in baseball. The Little League he belongs to allowed anyone who turned 12 before April 1 to play on the Major Teams this fall to give them some experience.
However, next spring he will have to try out for the Majors. Since November, he has been attending a baseball clinic weekly to hone his skills.
How Cara keeps up her skills due to filming is anyone's guess. I hope that she continues to pursue her sports, and hope that filming doesn't interfere with that.
But with Kate as her mother, which priority is more important? Filming or sports?
What was put on M & C's stones that upset them? I did not watch the show.
Wowser (#9), I agree about the helper. I might've
cut TFW some slack if this was someone who was helping her shuttle the kids back and forth from their many independent activities. But filming
a TV show seems to be, like it or not, the most important activity for the G kids.
Possible spoiler but interesting. Here's a video about Making of a Murderer and interview of attorney Dean Strang, Avery's lawyer.
http://www.channel3000.com/news/documentary-generates-new-leads-in-murder-case-attorney-says/37208230
No one should get too bent out of shape about the ratings. Nielsen started a new ratings system on Monday and it's understood that there is expected confusion and uncertainty about ratings accuracy at this time. It was expected that numbers might jump or fall quite a bit until things get sorted out. (And for those who think they aren't adding to ratings by DVR, video on demand, etc. - it counts). I do think unfortunately she and the Duggars will be back, TLC has nothing else.
A somewhat confusing overview: http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/monday-fast-nationals-delayed-nielsen-sorts-out-massive-change-to-ratings-methodology.htm
How Cara keeps up her skills due to filming is anyone's guess. I hope that she continues to pursue her sports, and hope that filming doesn't interfere with that.
-----
-----
We have no idea if Cara is on a non-school team in her area because we haven't heard anything about it. It could very well be that she's not serious enough about the sport to play year-round. If that's her choice, then fine. Let her do what she wants to do. If lacrosse is a passion and filming is interfering with that, she's a big girl and can certainly make her feelings known. Then again, would Kate even care?
Susieq said... 12
I believe Kate's show along with the others took a jump because the ratings are reflecting the numbers for NEW shows not reruns. This time of year there are very few new shows to rate. The show buzz daily link above specifies "original" programming.
))
That's a very good point; everything is a rerun for 2-3 weeks.
Wowser said... 9
Why does TFW (I do it all) need a helper or "2nd me" if she doesn't work and the kids are getting older?? She is trying WAY too hard convincing people that she's all about her kids and her animals. Having a "helper" at the ages they are right now convinces me even more that she wants less and less to do with them unless she's being filmed. It's almost nauseating what a fake fame whore she is.
((
I am convinced that Em was one such summer helper. She had tweeted about dreams coming true at one point, then after that summer tweeted very familiarly about them, then showed up onscreen with them.
As we come to the end of the year, I decided I would open my mouth and say what I see concerning M. A long time lurker here but a rare poster!
I see M. as an angry, frustrated, tired young lady. A protector of her siblings who sees the wrong being done to all of them but does not know how to change the situation.
M. reacts the only way she knows how to. She has been taught by her mother that anger is the way to deal. Could M. deal in a calmer, less sarcastic way? Of course! Until it affects her relationships with "outsiders", will it change? No. Do I have hope for her? Yes!
Enough said. Back to lurking.
Happy New Year!
Phreddie
Wowser said... 9
Why does TFW (I do it all) need a helper or "2nd me" if she doesn't work and the kids are getting older?? She is trying WAY too hard convincing people that she's all about her kids and her animals. Having a "helper" at the ages they are right now convinces me even more that she wants less and less to do with them unless she's being filmed. It's almost nauseating what a fake fame whore she is.
))
I don't know if she tweeted about it but people tweeted about seeing her. I was actually able to discover what team she was on from all the tweets. There was however a pic of her at the porta potties if I recall
Kate did not order shit. I've ordered garden stones before (for deceased pets) so she should have had no issue finding that info. Further, she could have kindly given the company a shout out on Twitter on the night of the show, but she did not order the stones, lol, so no idea how to contact the company. She is so transparent.
Thank you Dmasy for taking the time to tell me about the murder case. I am looking forward to it. Is it a tv show or documentary or audio like Serial?
She did tweet this April about a tournament but I swear there were pics of her last summer:
#My3AndMe Retweeted
Kate GosselinVerified account @Kateplusmy8 Apr 19
Outside☀️ for a lacrosse tournament all day yesterday🌷... And stuck inside 🚽cleaning house🏡 and doing laundry🎽👖 today!:( #WannaBeOutside
Oh wait, here's something from July 2014:
Kate Gosselin @Kateplusmy8 18 Jul 2014
Spent another day in car...picked up aftr sleepover, dropped off at lax, took Jamie 2 airport...Home now
Reply Retweet 9
Fired Up 4 Kate @MiloandJack 18 Jul 2014
@Kateplusmy8 Still doing Lacrosse? I thought tournament marked end of season? How does that game run...we don't play it here..what months?
Here's one from 2013
jazzz @Jaz_Grove_ 13 Apr 2013
I Met @Kateplusmy8 Todayyyy at my lax tournament. . Yayayay. #laxprobs
and one from July 2014
Kate GosselinVerified account @Kateplusmy8 13 Jul 2014
Finally home after ALLL wkend away lax tournament..Couple of kids&r pets returning, then we shall all b home together agn! #❤️ #HomeAtLast
Thanks, Phreddie. Kids are very insightful. Kate will be in for a rude awakening in a few more years. I wish the best for Mady too, but she needs counseling.
Happy New Year to you.
DVR ratings are counted.
You are welcome, redbird.
I watched "Making a Murderer" on Netflix. it was a 10-part series with some supplemental information.
It is compelling and thought provoking.
So was the young woman live-in help? Sounds like it. Can't believe Kate admitted to it.
Good post:
@Kateplusmy8 @kbo9 disappointing. There r SO many homeless dogs in shelters. Save the ones we have! DON'T CREATE MORE. @peta Be responsible.
Happy New Year everyone!!
Nice to see some new names & seldom seen names posting lately.
Anonymous said... 23
As we come to the end of the year, I decided I would open my mouth and say what I see concerning M. A long time lurker here but a rare poster!
I see M. as an angry, frustrated, tired young lady. A protector of her siblings who sees the wrong being done to all of them but does not know how to change the situation.
M. reacts the only way she knows how to. She has been taught by her mother that anger is the way to deal. Could M. deal in a calmer, less sarcastic way? Of course! Until it affects her relationships with "outsiders", will it change? No. Do I have hope for her? Yes!
Enough said. Back to lurking.
Happy New Year!
Phreddie
888888888888888888888888888888
Happy New Year to you too, Phreddie
I agree with everything you said, except near the end. Don't go back to lurking. Add your voice.
If i don't get the chance,i just wanna say Happy New year to everyone on here and hope you'll have a better 2016 year.
I wish everyone here a healthy and happy new year that is filled with good memories.
Stay safe tonight.
Jamezvader1194 (#36), happy New Year to you, too,
and to all of our wonderful readers -- both posters
and lurkers!
Happy, healthy and safe New Year to all who care about the Gosselin children.
bm
So many parents need and do use helpers. Most times they're not all on the payroll. They're sisters, brothers, cousins, in-laws, friends, and yes even exes with whom we've evolved, to create a coparenting relationship that works. With such a network of people, a few hours here, a weekend there, some carpooling, it's easier and healthier too. Eight children is excessive, being so far from their school must be difficult, and being alone for all of it, well I wouldn't want it. Virtually no adult relationships, no one to bounce ideas off of. The little things, jokes talking away fears...she pushed away so many, for what she thought she had to have. So now she has it, and employs a support system. Sad.
I don't know that I could predict all of the needs, errands, responsibilities that would come my way having 8 children. But I have to think, that if I loved them, if they were mine, I would know it's going to be a lot of work, physically, mentally, financially and emotionally. And because of that, I would choose my battles carefully, I wouldn't want to alienate a single member of my support system.
Happy New Year to everyone here that reads, posts, lurks and lets out steam about you know who!
This is such a great veranda!
Parents snapping photos of children crying in pain, how disturbing is that? Made me sick to look. Morons raising a new generation of angry morons.
Who is this Milo??? She thinks Mady could do stand up comedy???? Ok, that settles it. That sounds like something Kate would say because she thinks she is hilarious with her faces and voices. Can you imagine what crap she is filling Mady's head with? There is NOTHING amusing about Mady these days. Milo cannot be a parent. No way.
_________________
Gladys is so weird and says so many dumb things that one doesn't know if she's serious or not. She very well could think that Mady's behavior is out of control, Mady isn't funny, but if she thinks that butt-kissing will bring her closer to Kate, she will say what she believes that Kate wants to hear.
I wouldn't pay any attention to anything that Gladys says because we don't know who or what she or he really is. That said, one thing we do know is that this person is deep into Celebrity Worship and has some serious mental issues going on for which she needs an intervention before it gets into dangerous territory.
I just want to know if LOM allows Milo to stay up until midnight to greet the New Year! :-)
Happy New Year to all 15 Minuters. May 2016 be all you hope it will be and may we continue to have wonderful discussions an anything and everything here (and under the veranda).
Happy New Year!! I wish all the wonderful people here peace and joy in 2016!
Happy New Year! To everyone at reality tv kids!
@All this is that And the answer is NO!Last post was 4 hours ago
Maybe Cara isn't a serious high school athlete. Sometimes kids' interests change and what once consumed their every waking moment no longer is a priority. Many times, too, kids get burned out and find that they need to move on to something else. Kate has never said how serious Cara is about the sport, or if she has her sights set on a scholarship. Maybe she just enjoys playing on the school team, and that's not a bad thing. She can learn team work and sportsmanship and socialization even if she doesn't have the drive for serious competitive play.
A very happy and peaceful 2016 to everyone here. May your barrels of Rumspringa never run dry!
Happy New Year to all the wonderful posters here. I wish you all good health, happiness and peace.
Bc we are going to have puppies at some point... Shhhhhh!:) I need a grandchild of his lol. I'm ridiculously in love
************
Just another example of TFW's selfishness, greed and irresponsibility. She's apparently not in the least bit concerned about Shoka's health, just that someday, maybe, breeding him and getting a puppy - not that as time goes on un-neutered dogs have much higher likelihood of developing cancer - something I'm sure her vet has told her many times. Or, that there are shelters overrun with dogs needing forever homes.
@KatePlusmy8
FYI: Contrary 2 Collins comment about driving the gator in his spare time,that has never happened alone so not sure why his response! @TLC 58
I thought Katie had editorial input- ? Why was this included?
AND
He looked defeated. I wonder if when he said that was she nearby and hear it? Also, why would she as a producer let that be shown?
***********
Because TFW being a 'producer' is a title in name only w/no clout.
Generally for reality shows, being listed as producer is a title w/no authority. In the case of the housewives shows it is usually given to pacify a housewife during contract time, but the HWs have no input other than to suggest a show idea which is IMO all the input or authority TFW has ever had.
I don't think TFW's ever had 'editorial' input. After something has been taped I doubt she has any input in post-production at all and I'll bet she doesn't even know what's made it to the show until she sees the finished product.
I watched on demand again. I was quite sad to hear Cara state the kids would not be having their own children since none of them really 'liked each other.' And when Mady threw such a fit about the stone her mother had made as a surprise for her and all the siblings.
Hannah and Collin looked totally zoned out on the couch, and H does not seem to participate fully in things-perhaps she really does hate filming.
A useless, pathetic episode, helper and all.
I agree, Carole. That is exactly what I said. In fact, Jen Stocks is executive producer. Kate has zero editorial input. If she did, it would be like her Twitter. Figure 8 does all the editorial work. Think of the hours and hours of filming it took to stretch out the episodes. She suggests ideas, to her benefit obviously, but it also explains the repeating of events. Kate has no imagination. TLC simply gave her the title of producer, either to shut her up or simply to give her a salary bump.
And again, Hannah is the one to watch. She'll bail on the filming as soon as she can.
Happy New Years!
This ice cube recipe would be right up the sheeples alley! Just read the comments!! People actually think this recipe is too hard to follow. Only 2 steps, haha
http://www.food.com/recipe/ice-cubes-420398
Milo has tweeted before about Mady being a stand up comedian. It was quite a while ago. I think I remember us being like what??? that time, too.
How will she explain Nala not being brought back if she wants Shoka to have a companion? She won't. It's like Nala never happened. The word was Nala was aggressive towards Kate because of her treatment of the dogs. Now I completely get all the Shoka loving tweets and pictures. She's had to convince the public she loves Shoka, so now she can move on with her breeding episode. I think it will happen in 2016. Someone needs to remind people how she treated those dogs and she does not even deserve Shoka, who was unfortunately a more laid back dog and lost the lottery. Bad enough about the kids, but I absolutely am enraged this woman wants to breed Shoka. This woman does nothing but treat people and animals like dirt.
Robert Hoffman, the journalist who became close to Kate’s ex, Jon Gosselin tells the new issue of Star magazine that he allegedly witnessed Kate’s appalling behavior to the German shepherds, Nala and Shoka, that the family kept as pets but eventually gave away.
“Kate left the family dogs in their cages behind the house for hours on end with no food,” says Hoffman, who authored the controversial book Kate Gosselin: How She Fooled the World.
When Jon and Kate first split up, they would take turns staying at the house with the children, and Hoffman claims that Jon told him that when he would show up after being away for a few days, he’d find the starving dogs living in filth.
“She never cleaned the cages,” says Hoffman. “Jon would return to find them filled with urine, poop and puke. I saw vomit in them.”
Kate not only allegedly let the poor animals live in horrendous conditions, according to Hoffman, she also hit them. “She would knock them over the head and yell,” claims Hoffman. “The abuse caused Nala to become very resistant to Kate, so that any time she came around, Nala growled. After a while, Kate began to fear she’d be attacked, so she sent the dog back to the breeder.”
The Gosselin matriarch was also reportedly very careless about leaving stuff that the dogs shouldn’t eat lying around, including some plastic Easter eggs that the animals apparently couldn’t resist.
“There was an entire bag of them in the garbage,” Hoffman says. “Shoka was up to his waist inside of it.” After one piece of plastic too many, the poor pooch reportedly had to be rushed to the vet’s office for an emergency visit.
Hoffman claims that Kate never wanted dogs, but supposedly agreed to get them solely for the sake of better ratings for the family’s show. “The kids had been begging for pets for years but Kate was adamantly against it, until the show needed content for an episode,” Hoffman writes. “She was only nice to the dogs for the camera. As soon as filming was done, she never wanted anything to do with them. She’d tell Jon, ‘They’re yours… I’m not taking care of them.’”
Whatever Kate's numbers were for the latest shitfest, it really doesn't matter. She generates ad dollars for TLC and no matter how wrong it is for children's lives to be entertainment for asshats who watch, she will continue.
The damage is done. There's no saving these kids. The only possible good that can come is that one day, the evil that is using your kids for fame and money will be broadly shunned and rejected.
The one redeeming factor is that the kids have Jon as their father and her will always be a positive, normalizing force. There's still hope for those kids who don't have their heads shoved up their own arseholes.
Happy New Year to all of you wonderful, amazing women (and men) of the veranda.
It's an honor to know all of you!
OK, so DH and I should be taking down decorations today, but I'm a taaaaaaaaaaaaaad hungover from rumspringa, and we're going to binge Making A Murder.
This woman does nothing but treat people and animals like dirt.
******
People and animals are objects to Kate. Objects that she cunningly figures out how they can best benefit her.
Good luck bringing a puppy into an older, intact male dog's life.
Male dogs that are not neutered are prone to a number of medical problems as they age. Testicular tumors, both benign and malignant, develop in dogs after age five. Dogs that have been neutered at the recommended age run no risk of this problem. The most common medical problems found in male dogs that have not been neutered at an early age involve the prostate. Over 80% of unneutered male dogs develop prostate problems. These include conditions such as benign enlargement of the gland, which, in addition to being painful, can pinch the urethra, making it difficult for the dog to pass urine. In some cases the swelling becomes great enough to partially block the colon, interfering with fecal elimination. Infections of the prostate are another problem, and can make a dog very sick.
Perianal tumors occur near the anus. They can be benign or malignant, and their growth is stimulated by testosterone. Perianal hernias are a problem found mostly in older dogs that have not been neutered. Perianal tumors and hernias are usually found in dogs aged seven and older, and both require surgery. They are rarely found in dogs that have been neutered in the first year
Gigi Be said... 55
Happy New Years!
This ice cube recipe would be right up the sheeples alley! Just read the comments!! People actually think this recipe is too hard to follow. Only 2 steps, haha
http://www.food.com/recipe/ice-cubes-420398
888888888888888888888888888888
OMG, thank you for that. I've been unhappy with my ice-cubes for years. Finally I'll be able to make a decent batch. I'm so disappointed that sKate didn't include this recipe in her crook book. She probably plagerized it from the back of an ice-cube tray.
There are over 1000 reviews. Reading them all will be hilarious.
Maybe Cara isn't a serious high school athlete.
&&&&&
Or maybe she is, and would have preferred to spend the summer doing lax instead of filming as she did the past few years.
The point being, the kids spent way too much time filming in 2015. They are 11 and 14, and their summers and vacations throughout the year should have been spent doing what all the other children their age are doing. Even if it's just a sleepover, those kinds of normal things need to be happening instead of filming.
They are obviously struggling socially we all see how they behave, which is all the more reason any extra time they have should not be spent filming, but in activities both formal and informal that are going to enrich their emotional growth and social skills, not stunt them further. There really is no place for filming this much for a child this age. Those that do film as much as they have generally are homeschooled on sets. These kids go to school full time. It's too much to ask of them and they are suffering for it. Now add in a narcissist as their mother and they really drew the short straw.
These include conditions such as benign enlargement of the gland, which, in addition to being painful, can pinch the urethra, making it difficult for the dog to pass urine. In some cases the swelling becomes great enough to partially block the colon, interfering with fecal elimination. Infections of the prostate are another problem, and can make a dog very sick.
*****
Not that Kate would ever, every know. She never walks him. How do you keep track of urination and defecation when you never pay attention?
We discuss our dogs' functions all the time! Our Bichon had a bit of loose stool last night- had to go out at 4am. Shoka never is paid attention to like that.
It's too much to ask of them and they are suffering for it. Now add in a narcissist as their mother and they really drew the short straw.
*******
I think their behavior is alarming. I really wonder if Jon can do something given how it is beyond obvious that Colin is a zombie and Mady is a nasty cuss.
This shouldn't be on film, let alone entertainment.
A happy, healthy and peaceful 2016 to all!
Admin (#64), and it makes me sad to think that the
G kids may not allow themselves to even acknowledge their hearts' desires, as their dreams and goals are of no consequence to their mother. Especially the boys, who seem to have no voice in that house.
If one of those boys desperately wanted to be on
a soccer team, or take martial arts, or a dance class, those feelings have probably long been
beaten down. I remember on "Jersey Shore," the guys' mantra was GTL - Gym, Tan, Laundry. I think the G boys live by SCF - School, Chores, Filming.
TLC will keep TFW in the fold because she's good filler and is willing to do anything they ask for filming. While most of us would not want our kids shown in a bad light she puts hers on display for all to see. Mady's bad behavior is getting a lot of attention? Look for it to get worse.
She is an irresponsible dog owner. Maybe those times that he escaped the compound was because there was a female in heat in the area. I read a comment where someone said "well he's a purebred GSD". Doesn't matter. We are English Bulldog people and go to reputable breeders because we want a healthy dog. We get limited papers because we buy them for love of the breed and not to breed. We niter at 6 months. The contract that people sign with our breeder for female dogs (if they intend to breed) is that she has approval of the studs and this is to prevent backyard breeding. How can she ensure that they follow this? She retains part ownership so that she's able to see any papers requested on litters. As I said the other day, TFW will use a backyard breeder because no reputable breeder would use Shoka as a stud. Yes, if both parents are papered the litter can be registered and papered but papers don't mean a thing if you get an unhealthy do without a health guarantee. Rant over.
G kids may not allow themselves to even acknowledge their hearts' desires, as their dreams and goals are of no consequence to their mother
&&&&
That's such a crucial point. Do the kids bow out of things because they know filming pleases Kate? Have they learned to go along with her? Look how they went along with vomit-fest because they knew the alternative would be cleaning.
Does Cara (if this is even true) not want to play lacrosse all summer because that's really something she doesn't want to do, or is it more about pleasing Kate? This isn't a fair and objective playing ground here.
Another point is that kids often go through phases where they fall in and out of liking something. It can be a huge mistake to let them call the shots and quit when you know as an adult something is right up their alley. There is nothing wrong with telling an athletic child, no, you need to pick at least one sport to play this summer, you need to stay active. You can say look if you still absolutely hate it after this season we'll address again quitting or choosing a different activity.
One of the little boys I nannied went through this with baseball. He woke up one morning and didn't want to play anymore. This was a kid that was pitching in the top percentiles and was always chosen for the all-star team and had already played around the country. We were like, REALLY? We all collectively encouraged him to keep at it, and within the year he grew to like it again and was offered a college scholarship. Really proud of him. I think he didn't want to play that year because he wanted to laze around and play xbox. Well, a 13 year old child doesn't get to make that call. Thank God none of the adults said sure whatever you want, 13-year-old child.
For everything Cara has done to get highly skilled at LAX, it would be a real shame to just let her quit just like that. Especially when there is such a future for her in a less common sport with scholarships, relationships with teammates and coaches, an activity that keeps you out of trouble, and other positive things. That future, however, can be squandered if you squander your off season. I doubt Kate has the foggiest idea about that.
How many kids as adults say you know what mom, I wish you had made me take piano/play baseball/go to camp. Just because a wishy washy kid might not want to doesn't mean the question is over then.
. Maybe those times that he escaped the compound was because there was a female in heat in the area
&&&&
That was the first thought I had when I heard he's not fixed.
This is BASIC dog ownership. You learn this if you do 15 minutes research on owning a dog. A dog not fixed will be more likely to roam. That explains why this dog roams around far and wide and has even escaped. He's looking for his mate. Chances are, he's already found her and Kate's already a grandma.
Now I feel like the poor thing has been frustrated all this time, and that's too bad.
If one of those boys desperately wanted to be on
a soccer team, or take martial arts, or a dance class, those feelings have probably long been
******
Oh, but they got a yoga lession! Whoopie!!
I hope the boys can live with Jon and soon.
Didn't Mady and Cara turn 15 and not 14 last October? That means this year they will have Kate right where they want her with drivers licenses and cars. The fun is just beginning and with the younger kids turning 12 in May. Another 4 years for the total eruption.
Didn't Mady and Cara turn 15 and not 14 last October?
&&&&
Yes. Sometimes I refer to the twins as 14 because most of what was filmed was filmed when they were 14. It gets confusing sometimes!
We get limited papers because we buy them for love of the breed and not to breed.
******
We have a purebred Bichon because we love the breed. Our breeder is a Breeder Of Merit, AKC. We wanted to purity of the breed and good health, which, knock on wood, at 2 years, we have.
Our bichon is the best of the breed in every way.
We also have a rescue.
Best of both worlds.
Wouldn't think of breeding.
Kate is selfish and disgusting, so it comes as no surprise that she would breed Shoka.
The thing is, those kids will be up and out of the house when she'll be at the compound with a dog that she will have no use for.
Tucker's Mom (#72), the more I think about TFW's stupid, selfish idea to breed Shoka, the more
angry I get. She's an arrested adolescent.
I don't think the wording of that tweet represents the feelings of an emotionally evolved almost 41-year-old woman. All kidding aside, there is something deeply wrong with this woman.
TFW wants puppies from Shoka? Spoiler alert:
the puppies will grow up to be big dogs. TFW
wanted babies, and now seems pissed that they
grew up into kids. I wonder if the animal shelter she "supported" with her filmed yard sale (for
which she obviously was paid waaaay more than she wound up donating) knows about this breeding plan.
Thank you Dmasy for taking the time to tell me about the murder case. I am looking forward to it. Is it a tv show or documentary or audio like Serial?
It is on Netflix Redbird. Do you have that?
I am rewatching Breaking Bad. So much better the second time around.
Janice
I doubt this breeding idea was a long term plan. Just pure laziness and lack of concern about the dog. She is so desperate for show ideas. I do believe, though, this idea has been cooking this past year with her Tweets and photos of her lover dog. If she's such an animal lover, why didn't she get a companion for Shoka years ago? And I don't get the public tweet about puppies that's supposed to be a surprise. It's a done deal and the kids already know. ANOTHER BRIBE?
@MiloandJack: THIS is important! You and I are #GoodPeople! Teaching our kids the same! Pass this on! >> http://twitter.com/unkleadams/status/675537832518127616/photo/1 @Kateplusmy8
WTF Milo! I don't see any of this in most of her kids so I guess TFW is behind on what she needs to be teaching the kids. I judge by what I've seen filmed and not by the fantasy tweets from TFW.
She will probably breed Shoka with the previous owner's dog. Then he will weed out the calmest and probably train it. The kids will meet the dog when it's over age 1.
Janice
http://www.examiner.com/article/kate-gosselin-reveals-whereabouts-of-missing-dog
March 19, 2013 8:42 AM MST
Kate Gosselin finally admits that other dog was left behind
The mystery surrounding the whereabouts of Kate Gosselin's dogs has finally been revealed via Twitter on Sunday.
When a fan asked Kate about a German Shepherd dog she used to own, Nala, Kate responded, "Nala didn't come back w/ Shoka ...at the time, 1 dog was plenty! Had to choose best for all! She has a new loving family:(."
Kate was referring to the time she returned the family pets, two German Shepherd dogs, Nala and Shocka, to the breeder she adopted the dogs from, citing reasons that she couldn't handle their maintenance and upkeep.
Shortly after she brought the dogs back in Sept. 2009, Kate said, "They'll come back, but for now I needed a break."
The dogs were discarded while Jon and Kate Gosselin were going through a very public, contentious divorce.
One of the dogs, Shocka [sic], was later retrieved. It was rumored that Kate had a change of heart and after her kids begged her to bring their beloved pets back home.
Nala didn't make the cut though and rumors surrounding the dog's whereabouts and treatment while the dogs were in Kate's care have peppered social media sites. A scathing tell-all book "Kate Gosselin: How She Fooled the World", written by Robert Hoffman, claims that Kate was abusive to the dogs -- allegedly leaving them outside in the cold all night and beating them.
In 2008, Kate was heard saying on her now cancelled TV reality show "Jon and Kate Plus 8", that getting a dog was a sacrifice for her. Kate said, "I could live my whole life without a dog."
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Wishing a Happy New Year to everyone on 15 Minutes, Gosselin Style!
RIP Natalie Cole ;-(
I hope she's in heaven singing with her dad.
Janice, I agree she'll use the same backyard breeder she (TLC) bought the dogs from. And that guy was hired as a security person at an event and just happens to have land and breed German Shepherds. However, I believe the puppies will be filmed.
NJGal51 said... 68
------
Not being argumentative here, but I don't understand why Shoka can't be health certified and used as a stud by a legitimate breeder. Don't most breeders require that dogs bought as pets be neutered? That is how they protect their own investment and brand. I think it is likely that when Shoka was bought, there was already an understanding in place. Maybe the original plan was to breed Shoka and Nala. Anyway, I am not understanding why you are sure that only a backyard breeder would stud him.
Didn't Kate say in an old episode when they got Shoka back that she'd get Nala back when the kids are mature enough?Unless she (once again)lied and try to make people believe she would.I would think the kids are old enough to have Nala back.
EX Nurse...83...don't understand why Shoka can't be health certified and used as a stud by a legitimate breeder. Don't most breeders require that dogs bought as pets be neutered?
------------------------------
I don't think we can assume that Shoka came from a legitimate breeder. In fact, I think we can assume the exact opposite about a breeder that would allow puppies into that home.
EX Nurse - As I said, we're bulldog people and in our world those breeders that sell "pet quality only" breed for the money that they can make selling the puppies. Sure you get papers and they'll tell you that the stud was healthy and will even produce a vet certificate and the puppy will be cheaper ($1500 as opposed to $2500 - yes Bulldogs are expensive). I want a breeder that breeds with an eye on keeping the line clean and healthy and am willing to pay the price. If she wants to use him as stud she'll (or TLC) will find a breeder more than willing to use him.
She always says how much they love him and yet we never see pictures of him cuddling with any of them. We see him in posed pictures standing with them and we see him on beds and rolled in blankets but never up close and personal. She talks about it but never posts a picture of it. I hate to say this, but she'd probably do better with a "purse dog" that she can carry around and use as a fashion accessory.
If she breeds Shoka, her words and deeds will come back to haunt her. Take note, TLC.
Fade2black...
For what it is worth, I did a name search on the AKC website https://www.apps.akc.org/apps/reg/namecheck/index.cfm
I used Gosselin as the last name, and Shoka as the first. It returned a result saying that the name was already in use for a GSD, and suggested Shoka II.
Of course, it could be another dog. But, i thought it was established that Shoka is pedigreed, which I assume would mean he was from a legitimate breeder. I have a hard time believing she would allow anything but the best of the best in the orphanage.
I don't get the condemnation of anyone who buys from a breeder instead of adopting. Does that scorn extend to people who have their own children, instead of adopting?
I highly doubt that people who are looking for a purebred GSD would, instead, get a rescue dog if Shoka is never bred.
It bothers me that any and everything the TFW does is condemned, why then, by association, extends to everyone else that has or does the same thing. I don't think that anyone who breeds a high-demand dog, who comes from a documented healthy bloodline, should be compared to the truly irresponsible owners that fail to neuter and then dump the puppies in a shelter. Even in that case, I give them credit for taking the puppies to a safe place, where there is a high probability of being adopted into a good home. That type of language and criticism should be reserved for the truly horrid individuals that wring a living out of the lives of these intelligent and loving animals, and then abandon them when there is no more profit.
My personal opinion is that all dogs, including working, service and show dogs, be allowed to live a life of pampered petdom, with lots of love and play. I think that there is a lot to criticize in TFW's neglectful and abusive treatment of both dogs (and her children!). What I am objecting to is the sound criticism of anyone who wants to have a dog that is from a breeder.
fade2black said... 85
EX Nurse...83...don't understand why Shoka can't be health certified and used as a stud by a legitimate breeder. Don't most breeders require that dogs bought as pets be neutered?
------------------------------
I don't think we can assume that Shoka came from a legitimate breeder. In fact, I think we can assume the exact opposite about a breeder that would allow puppies into that home.
========
We say the breeder on the show when she had to beat the kids in a race for the puppies. The dogs and puppies were in outside kennels. My breeder keeps the puppies in the house and raises them and socializes them with her family until they are ready for their furever homes. This has been my experience with all of my bulldogs.
Ex Nurse, I'm not getting into the breeder vs. rescue argument because I don't have an opinion on that. My current pup is a rescue, but I've had both AKC and rescue dogs and love them all the same. I am judging this particular breeder by his actions concerning these dogs and this family. First of all, it's not a good idea to introduce puppies into a family with a large number of young children who might or might not know how to treat the puppy. Secondly, any breeder worth his salt would have put the brakes on the transaction at the first sign of Kate's obvious disinterest. Lastly, no reputable breeder would ever allow a dog back to a family that had returned it. That's my opinion of this breeder and I'm stickin' to it.
Of course, it could be another dog. But, i thought it was established that Shoka is pedigreed, which I assume would mean he was from a legitimate breeder. I have a hard time believing she would allow anything but the best of the best in the orphanage.
========
As long as both parents have papers the litter can be registered and you can send for your papers. Backyard breeders normally do provide the information so that you can register your dog. Puppy mills also provide all of the information necessary to register your dog. I'd always assumed that Shoka had papers and never said that he didn't. If you have have a registered dog and answer an ad in the paper where someone is looking for a stud, chances are that this is a backyard breeder. If you put an ad in the paper advertising stud services (dog) chances are anyone that answers the ad is a backyard breeder. I'm not saying that this is what she's doing, this is pure speculation on my part. I am not criticizing anyone for going to a breeder rather than adopting from a shelter. I guess I'll drop this now and will discuss it again when and if she actually tries to breed him.
👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 Well said fade2black@90.
fade2black said... 90
***
I'm with you. He's a backyard breeder and Shoka should have been given the chance of a real loving home.
She's an arrested adolescent.
I don't think the wording of that tweet represents the feelings of an emotionally evolved almost 41-year-old woman. All kidding aside, there is something deeply wrong with this woman.
*****
I completely agree. Her emotional maturation seems to have stopped in her early teens. She acts and reacts like an immature 13 year old and she's passing on that thinking and those behaviors to her kids. I watch TFW interact with landscapers, contractors... anyone and then I see the kids behaving the exact same way. We've commented here about how the tups often seem to not be maturing and I think it's obvious why they haven't.
Then I think about her dating and I shudder - and LOL. There's no way in he*l any mature, successful male would be interested in her. I mean, can you imagine any man you know being able to tolerate her antics, her ludicrous comments, her absence of any knowledge about basically anything? No way.
I apologize in advance as this belongs in the discussion from 2 weeks ago, but I forgot I'd written it down and I'm just now posting about it.
During the cooking challenge episode TLC made a point to zoom in and hold the shot of their 'Chore Chart'. It was definitely more than a passing glance - the chart was posted prominently in the kitchen and specifically captured on camera. They didn't want anyone to miss it, that's for sure.
Here it is:
Clean table. Hannah
Clean floor. Leah
Rinse toothbrush sink. Alexis
Clean up family room and basement. Aiden
Straighten shoes, coats and book bags. Joel
shoes and coats in basement
AM breakfast cleanup. Collin
Clean all 3 bathrooms. Aiden and Joel
Feed Shoka. Alexis
Metal appliances. Hannah
Notice any inequities between male/female responsibilities? Between favored/non-favored children?
I don't remember, for sure, what was on the old chart, but much of this seems to be their chores from @ 4+ years ago.
Also, Kate was saying how she now grills all of the time, and yet, when she lit the grill, and the flame popped on, she jumped as though she were afraid of it. Was it her helpless little girl act again, or does she rarely light the thing?
*******
I say she rarely lights it (I honestly don't blame her for not grilling frequently since the grill's location was so inconvenient to the kitchen but I thought her 'fear' of lighting the grill was ridiculous).
It looks like at least one of the twins and probably TFW, too think food doesn't cook on a grill unless you have the top closed. Yep, that's what Cara? said on the last show. lol
Carole (#95), that chore chart really does highlight the imbalance between the boy and girl tups, doesn't it? I'm surprised no one has brought that chart up yet (I didn't see it -- I don't watch anymore).
So the boys have to clean the girls' bathroom as well as their own? WTH?
Did TFW send a New Year's tweet? If she's quiet,
I suppose that means the kids aren't with her.
She must be counting the minutes until they go back to school Monday.
And it's so simple to make the chores fair. Rotate them! In fact even Kendra noticed the inequalities which just validates us viewers.
If Kate grills all the time what was she bitching about in Florida?
She's a 13 year old girl.
The breeder was a guy hired to do security at one of the Gosselin events. Somehow the conversation came up that he breeds German Shepherds. I believe this was related by Kate in the show. Anyway, as I recall it, the guy lived on land and the dogs were in outside kennels. She wrote the guy a check. I don't think the guy is local. I recall that his first name was mentioned, either in the show or later by Jon. My impression he's a guy who has German Shepherds and breeds them but whether they are AKC registered or not, I have no idea.
When she brought back Shoka I was convinced it was another dog because a couple of the kids did not recognize him. I believe in conspiracies when it comes to Kate.
nJ and Fade--sorry I wasn't clear that I wasn't attributing the anti breeder comments to you. I was responding to an earlier post and was too lazy to go back and look.
NJ--thanks for the clarification on pedigrees. I thought that the breeders would be held to a standard and have some kind of membership to do business to pedigree their dogs.
@TLC stinks Now that you say it.I remember there was this whole conspiracy back in 2012,where some people were wondering what happened to Shoka.People wondered if Kate brought him back or he died.Kate decided to post a picture of him to prove that he was still around and some of the critics still didn't believe it was Shoka and it was another dog.Then someone started this whole conspiracy that Shoka died by chocking on an easter egg and Kate secretly brought another dog that looked like him.Here's the article im talking about.One person in the comments is saying that whole conspiracy http://www.examiner.com/article/kate-gosselin-trots-out-dog-after-his-whereabouts-questioned
Here it is:
Clean table. Hannah
Clean floor. Leah
Rinse toothbrush sink. Alexis
Clean up family room and basement. Aiden
Straighten shoes, coats and book bags. Joel
shoes and coats in basement
AM breakfast cleanup. Collin
Clean all 3 bathrooms. Aiden and Joel
Feed Shoka. Alexis
Metal appliances. Hannah
Notice any inequities between male/female responsibilities? Between favored/non-favored children?
====
So Kate basically shops and cooks, if you want to call it cooking. Good job if you can get it. She's got more help than QEII. And I wonder why the twins aren't assigned any chores on the chart.
When she brought back Shoka I was convinced it was another dog because a couple of the kids did not recognize him
********************
That doesn't surprise me at all. I doubt that the kids were that close or interacted with the dog since Kate kept him outside, plus the dog grew as he matured and he was gone for some time. His physical appearance may have changed.
"EX Nurse - As I said, we're bulldog people and in our world those breeders that sell "pet quality only" breed for the money that they can make selling the puppies."
*****************
I have not found that to be the case. I know people who breed and raise pet quality dogs inside a loving home with socialization and very strict requirements for purchasing the puppies. In fact, no over-breeding is done and money is secondary. They are not puppy mills.
Pet quality means just that. Pet quality as opposed to show quality. It does not, by any means, imply that the breeder is out for money only. Obviously show quality dogs are more expensive and are registered with the kennel club. They have to be in order to show them. Papers show the lineage of dogs that have competed in shows, have won shows, and conform to the highest standards held to those dogs in the show circle.
Pet quality dogs can have pedigrees and are purebred, and are registered (with papers), but the ancestry of those dogs does not indicate that the dog will mature to be competition-eligible. Knowledgeable breeders can take a look at a puppy from the get-go and know if it's a show quality or pet quality dog (shape of head, coat, body length, etc). Sometimes, though, you may get a surprise and that pet quality dog may turn out to be show competition worthy. I've seen it happen.
It is just as selfish to buy a dog rather than adopting one, given the vast overpopulation and euthanasia rates in shelters.
&&&&
You're assuming that if someone didn't get a purebred they would adopt a rescue. That might not be the case for a wide variety of reasons. Some people aren't going to get a dog unless it's bred.
And for the record I'm all about fost-adopt of dogs and my own dog is a rescue. I just don't buy the argument that everyone who gets a purebred is contributing to the problem. That's quite the leap.
Didn't Kate say in an old episode when they got Shoka back that she'd get Nala back when the kids are mature enough?Unless she (once again)lied and try to make people believe she would.I would think the kids are old enough to have Nala back.
********************
I don't think that it has anything to do with the kids' ages. Kate didn't like Nala and Nala didn't like Kate, from what I understand. She said that Nala found a good home so I wouldn't expect Nala to ever go back, regardless of how mature the children are.
AuntieAnn (#103), and she's got 9 hours alone every school day to get all that done. But her kids have to do those chores, plus go to school and do homework. Oh, and film a TV show, where they're at the mercy of a production schedule. You know there will be at least one book written by a G kid, and I suspect things are even more challenging than we've even speculated.
TFW admitted that as a kid, she'd get her brother Kevin to do her chores. When she got on bed rest for eleventy billion weeks with the tups, she must've felt like she won the lottery: being
waited on hand and foot. Since she got a taste
of that lifestyle, I think she's done her level
best to keep it. That's why I roll my eyes whenever she tries to peddle her "typical Mom" nonsense.
I think their behavior is alarming. I really wonder if Jon can do something given how it is beyond obvious that Colin is a zombie
***************
One of Kate's young twitter fans mentioned that she was along on the Plimoth trip and handed out medications. Could it be that he is overly medicated, and/or needs his meds adjusted? Something isn't right there.
I think the twins aren't mentioned on the chore chart because they are excused/bribed from having to do chores in lieu filming.
bm
Could it be that he is overly medicated, and/or needs his meds adjusted? Something isn't right there.
******
With TFW (who thinks she knows more and/or better than her kid's MDs) in charge of doling out any meds I shudder to think what she may be doing in medicating the children, especially on filming days, and I wonder if she's responsible for what we see in C.
Margaret Meade @DonutsForCollin 1h1 hour ago
@nochanceofrain @Sassccha @lovemedietcoke @Peaches22558 @Kateplusmy8 @TLC Milo talked abt holding K8's hand walking on the beach. And...
I don't remember that. Anyone have a screen shot? That is so creepy. What I do remember clearly is that she tweeted that she and Kate could walk together by a pond, but nothing about holding hands on a beach.
I also remember the tweet where Milo said that she wished she could have dinner ready for Kate when Kate got home. I don't know how long it took her to delete that one, but it definitely was there because I read it twice to make sure I was seeing what I was seeing and not misinterpreting it!
Yeah, I remember that conspiracy theory too. No telling what that dog eats roaming the property. I was only referring to when she initially brought the dog home. Absolutely his markings changed, it just seemed odd for a child to not remember the dog as Shoka. The breeder must have been paid a pretty penny to return the dog. I never would have done it if what Jon and Robert said was true. I know some fans say Jon and Robert are liars, so it'd be nice if another person spoke as an eye witness. Wasn't animal control called out to her property years ago?
I was curious where she got the name Shoka or what it meant. I am still not sure but I think she should have changed her name to Shoka instead of Kate.
Urban dictionary meaning:
A girl who hyptmotizes men with her stunning ass, and in turn, sucks all of the money and dignity out of his pockets.
- - - -
I don't think stunning ass fits her but the rest does.
There is a second chore chart somewhere about the chickens. There also must be other things the kids do, since last time the charts were shown they seemed to work from right after school through to homework time with a break for dinner. Packing lunches was one thing mentioned to Kendra.
A couple things I haven't seen mentioned from this week's show:
TFW fixed breakfast, making McMuffins using 8 egg rings on a griddle. While she cooked the tups were in their seats at the table looking like the orphans at the table in Annie.
She took the eggs off the stove and awkwardly used a knife and her fingers with her icky long nails, to tear the uneven bits off of the eggs before putting them on the biscuit. YUCK Then, they showed 6 clear glass glasses (yes indeed, she's letting them use actual glass!) lined up on the counter and she poured equal amounts of orange juice in each glass -- LESS than 2" MAX in each. (I'm probably being generous saying it was 2" rather than 1".) That amount would barely wet their mouths after eating a dry biscuit w/egg and ham.
When TFW talked about her landscaping project she said she wanted to get rid the rocks that were on all of the planting beds because... she hated the way her precious new snowblower threw them all over the place. SMH I'd like to know why she was using the blower so close to be beds that it would pick up rocks in the first place! And, if that's happening wouldn't you think it would be easy to just not get so close to those areas the next time? I have rocks in my landscaping just like TFW and I've never had a rock picked up and thrown by my snowblower - ever. Nor have I had one thrown when I used the snow shovel. Hmmmm, could it be that I just know where the rocks are and I stay away from them?
@over and Out not sure but there is this one creepy twit i saw about Milo,where she wanted Kate to drive in the John Deere with her Daisy Dukes on.I HAD to look up Daisy Dukes in order to make sure i was not thinking about what kinda of clothing she was REALLY talking about,but she Was really talking about those really short pants that country girls usually wear that a guy would find sexy.After i saw that tweet,i became more convince that there's no way this is a married woman.Here it is http://imgur.com/yoF20Tr
Ingrid (#113), well, TFW has been known to make a
"stunning ass" out of herself!
I think she said Shoka was named after their bodyguard from the sham Hawaiian wedding. Well, golly, of course you'd want to commemorate such a memorable event.
No, I'm not assuming that they would I am stating that they should. And I make no apology for it. To declare it selfish to breed while at the same time buying from breeders is the height of hypocrisy, IMO.
^&&&&
I do not take you task on the selfish statement so I have no idea why you're going on and on about it being selfish.
You contend however that people who buy bred dogs are contributing to the problem of rescue dogs. Some, yes. Not all, IMO.
That because that statement ASSUMES those people would buy a rescue dog if they could not buy a bred dog. That is not always going ot be the case. For some people it's bred dog or no dog. Therefore, the amount of rescue dogs does not go up or down if they ONLY will take in a bred one or no dog.
So to say they direct contribue to the rescue problem is a logical falicy, and I'm pointing it out.
To say it's selfish or not is a completely different issue I'm not going to challenge you on. That's an opinion, not a logical falicy.
She took the eggs off the stove and awkwardly used a knife and her fingers with her icky long nails, to tear the uneven bits off of the eggs before putting them on the biscuit. YUCK Then, they showed 6 clear glass glasses (yes indeed, she's letting them use actual glass!) lined up on the counter and she poured equal amounts of orange juice in each glass -- LESS than 2" MAX in each. (I'm probably being generous saying it was 2" rather than 1".) That amount would barely wet their mouths after eating a dry biscuit w/egg and ham.
*****
Good grief. Her micromanagement of calories is sick.
Carole (#115), so TFW had her claws all over their eggs, but threw a hissy fit when M touched Steve's
pizza with her hands? And who knows what bacteria
is growing under those long talons?
FlimsyFlamsy said... 120
Carole (#115), so TFW had her claws all over their eggs, but threw a hissy fit when M touched Steve's
pizza with her hands? And who knows what bacteria
is growing under those long talons?
January 1, 2016 at 5:02 PM
****
Handling food with long fingernails skeeves me out.
foxy said... 16
What was put on M & C's stones that upset them? I did not watch the show.
-------
This ^
Kate Gosselin Verified account @Kateplusmy8 · 11m11 minutes ago
We bucked local New Yrs Day 'Pork&Sauerkraut' tradition this yr.After all the sweet treats, we needed veges,thus my delicious Vege Lasagna!
&&&
Does Kate really spell veggies "veges", or is this another new popular dumbed-down spelling version I'm not aware of?
At one time there was a sham Milo twitter account. The handle MiloandJack was altered by changing the lower case l (letter after k) to an upper case I (letter after H). If you're on a computer and twitter, you can use your browser's find function to tell which it is. When it's a image, you can't tell which it is. The "Daisy Duke" tweet may have been from that sham account.
PatK said... 123
Kate Gosselin Verified account @Kateplusmy8 · 11m11 minutes ago
We bucked local New Yrs Day 'Pork&Sauerkraut' tradition this yr.After all the sweet treats, we needed veges,thus my delicious Vege Lasagna!
)))
Now it's her veggie lasagna? I thought M and C searched online and found a recipe for veggie lasagna rollups and had to INSIST that a meal without meat was fulflling????? They acted like the fam had never had a veggie meal before!!
Carole said... 115
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Yes! The inch of OJ was very odd, hardly a mouthful.
Pat K:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Yes, Kate has always said 'veges.' Weird.
Now it's her veggie lasagna? I thought M and C searched online and found a recipe for veggie lasagna rollups and had to INSIST that a meal without meat was fulflling????? They acted like the fam had never had a veggie meal before!!
*****
They have a skewed sense of reality from their Mother and being on tv. Not every single thing they do and utter is remarkable.
Does Kate really spell veggies "veges", or is this another new popular dumbed-down spelling version I'm not aware of?
***********
Right. IMO, veges would be pronounced vehg-ghees with a soft g. I'm a Vejjies girl myself, hard g.
But Vejjies has been commandeered by the Duggers.
When it's a image, you can't tell which it is. The "Daisy Duke" tweet may have been from that sham account.
---------------------
While there were really freaky tweets made under the fake account, if I recall, the DD tweet was before the fake account was set up. Of course, I could be wrong. I usually am. The tweets from the fake account were so glaringly over the top that it was't difficult to tell that they came from that account.
I HAD to look up Daisy Dukes in order to make sure i was not thinking about what kinda of clothing she was REALLY talking about,but she Was really talking about those really short pants that country girls usually wear that a guy would find sexy.
------------------
Years ago there was a television show, The Dukes of Hazzard, and one of the characters was a gal named Daisy who wore those very skimpy denim shorts. They became known as Daisy Dukes.
Math Girl (124)
You're right. I can't tell if it's the sham account or the legit one, but this isn't the tweet of which I am thinking. There was more than one tweet about Daisy Dukes quite some time ago...not the same as this one.
Right. IMO, veges would be pronounced vehg-ghees with a soft g. I'm a Vejjies girl myself, hard g.
---------------
Veges, as in Las Vegas? ;)
FlimsyFlamsy said... 107
AuntieAnn (#103), and she's got 9 hours alone every school day to get all that done. But her kids have to do those chores, plus go to school and do homework. Oh, and film a TV show, where they're at the mercy of a production schedule. You know there will be at least one book written by a G kid, and I suspect things are even more challenging than we've even speculated.
====
I can't wait to read it. And the title of the book: MommyDidlittle.
For a SAHM, she sure hasn't got much left to do after the kids clean up the kitchen in the morning before they leave for school. How hard can it be for her to throw a few cereal bowls in the dishwasher and wipe down the counters? I understand kids should have chores, but to make them do all that in the rush of a school morning is like boot camp. They must be exhausted before they even get to class.
She's lazy to the marrow of her bones.
Janice in Mo said... 76
Thank you Dmasy for taking the time to tell me about the murder case. I am looking forward to it. Is it a tv show or documentary or audio like Serial?
It is on Netflix Redbird. Do you have that?
I am rewatching Breaking Bad. So much better the second time around.
Janice
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Awe. I don't have Netflix.
Finally, the 2 month hostage situation at the Hallmark Channel has been declared over! The Golden Girls, Fraiser, Cheers and
I Love Lucy are back on!
Natalie Cole, RIP
Wayne Rogers, Trapper John McIntyre of M*A*S*H, RIP!!!
I was really surprised at these 2 great entertainers passing away.
My favorite parts of Trapper was when Hawkeye wanted the ribs from Adam's Ribs and they had to find someone in Chicago to pick up the ribs and ship them to them. Trapper said he knew a girl that he dated named Mildred. They got her on the phone and she said that she would do it. Klinger and Hawkeye were talking about Mildred getting them and that Hawkeye said he would marry her if she got them and Hawkeye said that her name would be Mildred Pierce. Hawkeye Pierce! lol
When Trapper and Hot Lips were trapped in the storage building during the storm.
When the little boy was out in the mine field that he was going to adopt and he ran through the mine field to get him while a chopper came and picked them up.
How could she give the kids that itty bitty amount of OJ?
I wonder if they drink it, do they get more? She should have 2 quart sized plastic pitchers filled with OJ and let them pour it themselves. One for the girls and one for the boys. Man, that makes me so dag gum mad. She is stingy, control freak, food portion control officer, calorie intake supervisor all rolled up into one!
She is such a hypocrite! She detonates a MOAB under the window of the RV about Mady handing Steve a piece of pizza barehanded. SHE picks off bits of egg with the nasty talons and handles their food barehanded. GROSS!
She is horrible and not human.
On that tweet that Milo sent that started: You and I.
It reminded me of the song, You and I must make a pact, to bring salvation back, where there is love, I'll be there.
Steve better be good to you. If he doesn't, I'LL BE THERE!
Yep, Milo's all in!
When Trapper and Hot Lips were trapped in the storage building during the storm.
-----------------
Hence his name?
LESS than 2" MAX in each. (I'm probably being generous saying it was 2" rather than 1".) That amount would barely wet their mouths after eating a dry biscuit w/egg and ham.
----------------------
Maybe she pours just a little amount and if they finish that they can have more. I wouldn't pour a full glass of OJ not knowing how thirsty the kids are and if they are going to just drink half a glass. That's just wasteful.
Not defending her, but...
The Daisy Dukes comment wasn't from the fake account.
Jenny @JennyGSwift1 · 2h2 hours ago
@MiloandJack Did you ask Kate for a pic in "Daisy Dukes"?
Fired Up 4 Kate @MiloandJack · 2h2 hours ago
@JennyGSwift1 It was an inside joke about her learning to drive her #JohnDeereTractor...nothing more! #SouthernHumor
Hmm,this is an interesting read about TLC guys,it seems like its gonna try to go back to its roots about being "The Learning Channel."I don't know if they'll finally get rid of fillers like Kate but we'll see https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/life-after-honey-boo-boo-inside-discoverys-fight-to-grow-up/2016/01/01/df53888c-99cd-11e5-94f0-9eeaff906ef3_story.html?tid=ss_tw
MM - I'm not disputing anything you said in your post and I'm glad that you've had good experiences with a breeder that breeds only pet quality dogs. I never said backyard breeders and breeders that sell only pet quality are puppy mills. I know that any puppy whose parents are papered are purebred and can apply for AKC registration. I also know the difference between show and pet quality. Pet quality, show quality, as long as I get a healthy puppy I don't care because we don't show ours but I want a reputable breeder. Personally I will not buy from backyard breeders.
Jamesvader1194 said... 142
Hmm,this is an interesting read about TLC guys,
Which TLC guys?
PatK -- I didn't think that the tweet was from the fake account because there were other tweets from Milo about the Daisy Dukes that I know were from her. If I recall, she deleted them right away. She was kind of hung up on that, just like the grow-a-boyfriend obsession.
Milo and Kate have "inside" jokes? Oh, that's right. They communicate in so many ways which is why Milo has to beg for attention and tweet her multiple times to find out if she saw a celebrity's tweet to her. Got it, Milo. Makes sense to me.
Redbird, you can sign up for a free month and watch on your computer. Just google netflix sign up and see the other options too.
This is totally off topic, hope you don't mind. All this talk of breeding made me want a cup of hot tea (nice segue to my question, don't you think?)
So here's my question. We're coffee drinkers normally. But lately, we've been drinking tea instead (Lipton). But we're finding the Lipton taste to be rather boring and not strong enough.
Any recommendations for some good black tea, caffeinated for the morning and decaf for anytime after noon.
We like dark strong bold flavors, nothing wimpy. Your suggestions are very much appreciated. Thank you.
James (142):
Discovery may be going back to its educational roots; TLC, not so much.
From the WaPo article:
Don’t expect Discovery’s back-to-basics pledge to see much airtime on gleefully lowbrow channels such as TLC. “Long Island Medium,” whose host says she can commune with the dead, just launched its seventh season with a holiday special that the network said will include “readings focused solely on children.”
It also says:
But TLC, the network argues, fills its own important niche. Zaslav, wearing blue suede shoes and sitting in a director’s chair in his airy corner office overlooking midtown Manhattan, said the “misunderstood” TLC provides thoughtful storytelling designed for American families beyond the hoity-toity coastal elite.
“TLC is a very powerful and heartfelt Middle America brand. When we look at TLC, we basically say, ‘F--- New York and L.A.,’ ” Zaslav said.
Well, ain't that bad news for Kate. She thought being on TLC was her ticket to New York and Hollywood, and all along she was supposed to be the Pennsylvania version of Mama June.
Steve better be good to you. If he doesn't, I'LL BE THERE!
----------------
redbird, lol! Gladys tweeted not too long ago that she would always be there for Kate. I'm sure that Kate breathed a sigh of relief about that, having been stressed over Milo possibly abandoning her!
I watched the episode on On Demand and noticed how Kate lied. When the family was burying the dead fish you can clearly see the new deck behind them. Then when they are cooking outside Kate made the remark about the grill being so far away. I think they purposely showed how far the grill was from the kitchen and how much of a pain it is to carry all the stuff needed as a prelude to next week's episode about the new deck. And I also noticed she was grilling many fat, juicy steaks. I bet that is the only time the kids eat steaks is when TLC is buying. It is steak, lobsters, Koby beef when TLC is footing the bill but when she is buying the kids rarely have bacon or milk because it is too expensive.
PatK said... 141
The Daisy Dukes comment wasn't from the fake account.
==========
She hasn't deleted it either. Here it is:
Fired Up 4 Kate @MiloandJack · 26 Nov 2011
@Kateplusmy8 U know Kate I've asked ya several times abt that beautiful John Deere tractor! Now we want 2see U driving it in ur Daisy Dukes!
Pat K here's Milo's original tweet. I have a couple more that he sent to K8, it's the same flavor so this one should suffice. I grab his (Milo) tweets before the ink dries because of his habit of deleting...
http://imgur.com/yoF20Tr
Kirkland said... 146
This is totally off topic, hope you don't mind. All this talk of breeding made me want a cup of hot tea (nice segue to my question, don't you think?)
So here's my question. We're coffee drinkers normally. But lately, we've been drinking tea instead (Lipton). But we're finding the Lipton taste to be rather boring and not strong enough.
Any recommendations for some good black tea, caffeinated for the morning and decaf for anytime after noon.
We like dark strong bold flavors, nothing wimpy. Your suggestions are very much appreciated. Thank you.
8888888888888888888888888888888888
Be still, my heart. Another tea drinker? You must be American because we're not that rare in Canada.
I agree with you about Liptons. Not my favourite. I lean towards Red Rose, but I'm not sure if you have it where you live. If you want stronger, more robust tea, steep it longer. Also, I'm not sure how "breeding" segued into tea. A combination of "brewing" and "steeping"?
Our first morning in Ireland I asked for tea. (I don't drink coffee.) Now, the Irish know a thing or two about tea. They served me a whole large pot and the stuff I poured out was positively black. When I looked in the pot, there were at least 8 teabags in there. That was quite the shock to me, but the tea was good. I think 2 bags per pot is plenty.
Get yourself a tea pot and brew or steep your tea properly. Use water hot enough that tendrils of steam are just starting to appear. Pour some hot water into the pot and swish it around to heat the pot. Then empty the pot. Fill it with hot water and gently drop your tea bags in. Let it steep for at least 5 minutes.
Once you've mastered your basic Orange Pekoe tea, you can branch out into things like English Breakfast tea or Earl Grey tea. There are unlimited numbers of teas on the market. As long as it contains tea leaves, it's tea. If it's fruit or other ingredients that aren't tea, that is considered an "infusion" and not tea.
Tea doesn't have as much caffeine as coffee so you may not have to worry about the afternoon and decaf. I find I can drink the regular stuff up until dinner time with no issues.
Enjoy!
From the Discovery Article...thanks, Jamesvader1194
"Discovery has long benefited from cable’s bundle-centric business, in which the typical subscriber pays for 189 channels but watches only 17"
888888888888888888888888888888
Our government has just decided that cable bundles are wrong and the companies are being forced to let customers pick and choose individual channels. Let me tell you, TLC will be the first channel to get the axe. Discovery and a few more will be on the chopping block too. They won't be able to force their disgusting garbage into my home for much longer.
Can you imagine going to the grocery store and needing or wanting 17 items but the store forces you to buy 189? I can't wait for the changes to take effect.
Our government has just decided that cable bundles are wrong and the companies are being forced to let customers pick and choose individual channels. Let me tell you, TLC will be the first channel to get the axe. Discovery and a few more will be on the chopping block too. They won't be able to force their disgusting garbage into my home for much longer.
*****
That's brilliant. We get TLC but I don't even know what channel it is.
Trash, all of it.
From the Discovery article...
“For a large part, TV is wallpaper,” an always-on background for the American home, Martin said.
88888888888888888888888888
Informal poll: Is this true for most of you? I'm home all day and my t.v. doesn't get turned on until after 7 at night? Occasionally, like when I binged on Game of Thrones, I'll turn on the t.v. in the afternoon. Do people have the t.v. on as background noise? Our electricity costs more during the day so that's another reason I don't have it on.
From the Discovery Article...
“There’s a lot of what we do with this company that’s not about making money,” Zaslav said. “It’s not for us to be distinctive. It’s for us to do what we were meant to do. This is a purpose-driven company. We want to do well, but we also want to do good.”
88888888888888888888888888888
Yeah, bullshit.
I often have the tv on in the background. I watch food shows and the news.
P.J. said...153
Can you imagine going to the grocery store and needing or wanting 17 items but the store forces you to buy 189? I can't wait for the changes to take effect.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
That is great news! I have said this for years that the cable companies would make more money and the customers would be more happier if they did a ala carte program selection.
They should let you have a Baker's Dozen for a flat rate and so much each after that. Like a pizza for 10 dollars and 1.25 extra for each topping.
CSPAN, TLC, The Shopping Channels, The Golf Channel would be gone!
SO DISAPPOINTED at HSN and QVC on Christmas Day!
Normally for years they would not sell anything and one of the channels would have a beautiful orchestra playing beautiful Christmas music with the set decorated to the nines. For 24 hours.
The other one, one year, made videos of each of the hosts with their family baking, cooking and talking about family. For 24 hours.
NOT THIS YEAR! Push that product, even on Christmas Day! Disgusting!
I saw an article headline telling about Ryan Seacrest swiping souvenirs from the American Idol set because this year is the final year.
Ryan Seacrest is worth 200 million. He must have the same agenda as TFW. It is never enough. Got to have it all.
But what was so amazing the next article showed a 11 year old girl who got a wagon and went around her neighborhood and asked for COAT DONATIONS for the homeless and others who needed a coat for winter. She was able to get 1,000 coats!!!
The placement of that article under RS's was great!
A child threw him under the greed bus!
P.J. said... 156
From the Discovery Article...
This guy is majorly full of BS. I thought his comments were the height of arrogance and nonsense. He and K8? Match made in heaven.
Speaking of tea, I don't drink hot tea. I drink cold, unsweetened tea with 1 pack of the pink stuff.
I LOVE coffee. Black only and HOT! I am a slow sipper! lol
Also, I am a Shark Tank fan. 2 guys came on and pitched their tea line called Talbot Tea. After the show, sales went through the roof.
Then Jamba Juice came calling and bought it. The guys both have positions in the company.
Here is the link for Talbot Teas.
http://worldteanews.com/news/talbott-teas-acquired-by-jamba-juice
Sad but true said... 160
P.J. said... 156
From the Discovery Article...
This guy is majorly full of BS. I thought his comments were the height of arrogance and nonsense. He and K8? Match made in heaven.
*****
Patronizing.
“TLC is a very powerful and heartfelt Middle America brand. When we look at TLC, we basically say, ‘F--- New York and L.A.,’ ” Zaslav said. “Most of the media is not speaking to Middle America. So what are the shows we can put on [for] 42-year-old mom who gives her husband and two kids dinner, and then puts the TV set on? What is she going to watch that she can relate to, that’s going to be entertaining and fun for her?”
Let me translate: "I magnanimously mete out pablum to fill the vacuous, frizzy- permed heads of fat, dim-witted, velour track suit-wearing moms of Middle America because they're too dumb to know the difference between quality programming and utter shite."
"And the moronic unwashed masses pay me handsomely for it."
Asshat.
Jillygee 122....I don't understand what This^ means to my question of what upset Mady about her stone.
foxy said... 165
Jillygee 122....I don't understand what This^ means to my question of what upset Mady about her stone.
888888888888888888888888888
I agree. I don't understand either.
What was written on M and C's stones and why did it upset them?
Hubby and I just discussed the small percentage of the hundreds of cable channels that we do watch. An a la carte menu would be extremely helpful.
PJ -- TV goes on early. News channel. Hubby usually rises around 5:30AM and he checks in with the world. We listen till the cycles are fully circled. TV off or TV on after that is mostly determined by what is going on here. Usually off until evening. Dr. Phil is recorded daily and gets watched when nothing is on at night.
I have become a Netflix/Amazon Prime watcher. Most of their programs do not work as wallpaper and really must be watched!
Sorry about the huge gap between my posts!!
How did that happen?
The uprooting of the trees of the kids secret hiding place reminds me of the 2 tup boys that were putting a toy in a jacket and one of the tup boys looked at the cameraman and IIRC, basically told him not to film that it was private and the b****** just stood his ground and didn't leave and continued to film.
That little boy was so young. He looked totally helpless against that evil crew daddy. I felt so bad for him.
It just KILLS TFW that those kids had a special place to go to, THEIRS. ALL THEIRS. That is the reason why she was ranting while standing there like I posted before like a teenage girl in high school holding that stone like a book, saying that the house was HERS, HER HOUSE.
But, but, but, KATE, YOU said that this house was the KIDS HOUSE. So how could it be yours?
You overrode that decision with the standing at the kitchen window and stated,
“All mine. All mine as far as the eye can see.” – Kate Gosselin
I remember when I heard that infamous quote, I GASPED!
C & P'd from Robert's book. Page 122 Location 3607
Whatever Kate put on the twins' garden stones, it was for her amusement.
You're not funny when your jokes are at the expense of others.
Any recommendations for some good black tea, caffeinated for the morning and decaf for anytime after noon.
-----------------------------------
Kirkland, I don't have any recommendation for de-caffeinated anything (decaf, ptui!) but Twinings Irish Breakfast Tea is a wonderful way to start the day.
fade2black said... 170
Kirkland, I don't have any recommendation for de-caffeinated anything (decaf, ptui!) but Twinings Irish Breakfast Tea is a wonderful way to start the day.
88888888888888888888888
LOL! I totally agree about decaf which is why I didn't have any to recommend. And yes, Irish Breakfast is wonderful. Twinings makes wonderful products as does Higgins and Burke. If I'm in a mall (rarely) and feel like treating myself, Teaopia has some very expensive, exotic teas. They usually have a few featured teas or infusions brewing for sampling. Sometime, in the winter, it's nice to just hold on to a cup and inhale the aromas.
Great tea suggestions. Thank you P.J., Redbird and fade2black. P.J., it makes sense to get a teapot, why didn't I think of that? lol
redbird said... 168
Sorry about the huge gap between my posts!!
How did that happen?
January 2, 2016 at 7:32 AM
((((((((((
I was scrolling in suspense to see what was waiting at the bottom of your post. Alas, nothing!
;-)
I hate to say it, my TV's always on except in the morning when I'm in bed checking email and waking up, or guests. It will usually default to news or cooking like Tucker, and I don't really "watch", I do other things around the house. Only for the shows I DVR or am streaming do I sit down and watch with full attention.
I've thought a lot about whether it needs or should be on that much and I've tried to turn it off before but the house feels quiet.
As far as energy use the TV is low energy and burns hardly any fuel being on. Most TVs are built very low energy these days.
This guy is majorly full of BS. I thought his comments were the height of arrogance and nonsense. He and K8? Match made in heaven.
&&&&
Is this the same article? He's made that comment about NY and LA before.
I really cannot stand that comment. He makes it sound like those cities are another world, who cannot possibly understand or relate to what he's trying to do. Lol. On the flip side, he makes it sound like he's dumbing down the programing for middle america. Or that only middle America appreciates litters of kids and child exploitation. It's also a subtle way to brush off criticism. Oh those that have an issue with us are just the New Yorker's-LA-ers they don't get us. As we can see from the demographic here that couldn't be further from the truth.
I do live in LA but not being from here or consider myself a native, I really feel offended by it from both sides of the coin.
So what are the shows we can put on [for] 42-year-old mom who gives her husband and two kids dinner
&&&&
Gives dinner? Don't most people say makes dinner or cooks dinner or serves it? That's such an odd way to say it. Similar to how Kate says it.
Why do I picture the mom from Lassie when he says that?
Kirkland, you're going to be sorry you asked. Rooibos, darjeeling, chai, white, green, oolong... The list is pretty much endless.
After water, tea is the most consumed beverage in the world.
Tucker's Mom said...
"I magnanimously mete out pablum to fill the vacuous, frizzy- permed heads of fat, dim-witted, velour track suit-wearing moms of Middle America because they're too dumb to know the difference between quality programming and utter shite."
888888888888888888888888888
Yup, that pretty much sums it up. You should get a job as a translator. ;)
I have become a Netflix/Amazon Prime watcher. Most of their programs do not work as wallpaper and really must be watched!
&&&&
Yes. Wallpaper shows vs. you must sit down and watch every detail shows!
You know what's a GREAT wallpaper channel, HGTV. I'm addicted right now to Tiny House. I find it facinating.
Realitytvkids.com ~ Administrator said... 174
So what are the shows we can put on [for] 42-year-old mom who gives her husband and two kids dinner
*****
The guy is a Neanderthal who gets paid to pump trash into the world.
He couldn't be more condescending if he tried.
Kirkland said... 146
Any recommendations for some good black tea, caffeinated for the morning and decaf for anytime after noon.
====
The only tea I'll buy is Bigelow's 'Constant Comment'. It's high in caffeine, black, bold and really delicious. It also comes in decaf but I've never tried it.
PJ @ 166 - What was written on M and C's stones and why did it upset them?
Cara's said: It's mine. Stay off of it. I warned you about it. Mady's said: Don't step here. Don't say I didn't warn you about it.
I'm streaming Where The Heart Is on Acorn and I'm loving it! It's another drama set in a beautiful English town, and it's really immersive.
I find I really like most anything with Sarah Lancashire.
Clean table. Hannah
Clean floor. Leah
Rinse toothbrush sink. Alexis
Clean up family room and basement. Aiden
Straighten shoes, coats and book bags. Joel
shoes and coats in basement
AM breakfast cleanup. Collin
Clean all 3 bathrooms. Aiden and Joel
Feed Shoka. Alexis
Metal appliances. Hannah
I meant to mention that as well.....Collin has morning breakfast clean up which tells me, he is going to school later, or being homeschooled, maybe by Andrea.
Janice
You know what's a GREAT wallpaper channel, HGTV. I'm addicted right now to Tiny House. I find it facinating.
*******
I got sucked into watching Buying Alaska awhile back. Fascinating. Expensive state! I couldn't believe what people got excited about; indoor plumbing!
We have a downstairs patio we grill off of. It's no big deal to carry down food. When it's nice, we eat outside. Further, Kate has a basement kitchen. Just put all you need in the fridge there. I cannot imagine why she needed that fancy deck except to stick it to TLC.
"We want to do well, but we also want to do good.”
Aw, that is really touching. Mr. Zaslav should stitch it onto a pillow.
So last week, I guess he decided he was doing good when he aired intimate birth footage of a TLC star who was sexually molested by her brother -- another TLC star. But didn't TLC pull the family from their lineup months ago, expressing grief and concern about the family? Didn't the girls themselves say they felt violated by the media? But they're back, and TLC is continuing to profit off of them. And
if he thinks it'll "do good" to bring Josh back after rehab, I sure won't be surprised.
FlimsyFlamsy said... 188
"We want to do well, but we also want to do good.”
Aw, that is really touching. Mr. Zaslav should stitch it onto a pillow.
*******
Ha! That and a dollar will get you a bag of chips.
WTF is he even saying?
He IS like Kate.
You know what's a GREAT wallpaper channel, HGTV. I'm addicted right now to Tiny House. I find it facinating.
:::::
There's a documentary about tiny houses on Netflix, mostly about how a guy built his own, but they show other tiny houses as well. I'd love to live in a tiny house, simplify my life and get rid of all the "stuff" I have that I never look at, let alone use. And now, as I sit here freezing trying to heat this place and not go bankrupt paying a huge heating bill, a tiny, warm house sounds wonderful.
I got sucked into watching Buying Alaska awhile back. Fascinating. Expensive state! I couldn't believe what people got excited about; indoor plumbing!
:::::
Really? I'd be over the moon to get indoor plumbing if I'd been tramping through snow drifts to get to an outhouse. I wonder if they used chamber pots at night? Ugh!
Kirkland said... 146
This is totally off topic, hope you don't mind. All this talk of breeding made me want a cup of hot tea (nice segue to my question, don't you think?)
So here's my question. We're coffee drinkers normally. But lately, we've been drinking tea instead (Lipton). But we're finding the Lipton taste to be rather boring and not strong enough.
Any recommendations for some good black tea, caffeinated for the morning and decaf for anytime after noon.
We like dark strong bold flavors, nothing wimpy. Your suggestions are very much appreciated. Thank you.
----------
Maybe hard to believe but I've never had a cup of coffee. A few sips - I keep thinking I'll like it but nope. Not gonna happen! Oddly, I like coffee ice cream, though. Definitely tea for me. Tazo has a tea called Awake that's strong and quite good. Mostly I go with Twinings - either English Breakfast or English Afternoon. Hastings makes great tea but it's a bit pricey. I sometimes find it on sale on Amazon. Nice to "meet" other tea drinkers!
Waving my hand. We are HGTV watchers, too. Buying...anything. We never guess the right one. Almost NEVER! Right now, I pay attention to Buying Caribbean. Because I have said that if a certain person gets elected, I won't be able to live in the US for the duration.
Texas Tiny Houses in Luling, Tx is only about 40 minutes away from our home. We haven't made it to one of the tours yet, but we keep saying we will. I think they were one of the first popular Tiny Home manufactures. They use salvage materials for building.
If only I could figure out how to keep my hubby and fit him inside one of the tiny homes...
Kris 183......thank you so much for the answer. That sure was mean to put in stone. Soon she will wonder why her kids don't talk to her but just fresh mouth her..
Sue Buddy, I enjoyed "Tiny" the story of the man building his little home. His then girl friend was helping him. He built on a road width trailer frame so he could travel with his house. As I recall, he took over year building with cash-as-cash can progress.
Thanks for reminding me.
Foxy...you're welcome! And they already pretty much fresh mouth her with everything. Esp. Mady, Cara & Leah.
I have/had teens. My sons are 22 & 10 and my girls are 20 and 17. NEVER have they spoken to me like her girls talk to her. I'm not saying that during arguments they haven't said something 'teenagerish' (to quote Kate)bc they have. But her girls mouth off and complain about EVERYTHING! Kate makes a statement or a suggestion and out comes sarcasm and complaints. OMGosh the complaining is ridiculous. But Kate just takes it. I think she wants us to feel sorry for her. I don't because SHE is the mother, SHE needs to lay down the law and if they don't, there should be consequences. It all boils down to those girls have absolute zero respect for her. It's not 'normal teenager behavior'. It's called disrespect. You don't speak to someone you respect like they speak to her. Of course, Kate doesn't respect anyone either and have modeled that behavior to them, so it's no wonder.
kris said... 183
PJ @ 166 - What was written on M and C's stones and why did it upset them?
Cara's said: It's mine. Stay off of it. I warned you about it. Mady's said: Don't step here. Don't say I didn't warn you about it.
January 2, 2016 at 8:41 AM
******
Thanks. Kate had to know she'd be poking a bear with those stones.
Any recommendations for some good black tea, caffeinated for the morning and decaf for anytime after noon. 146
Like P.J., I recommend English Breakfast and Darjeeling. A friend recommended Stash Tea.
Can't help with decaf tho, sorry.
Also check out Teavana's website.
Tucker's Mom - Kate said that is was an inside joke that she had been on the inside of and now all of a sudden she was on the outside. Awww, poor baby. She can act like they are all besties but clearly they are not (nor should they be).
Kris (#196), what TFW chose to put on the stones reminded me of the girls I went to high school with, printing all their inside jokes in the year book.
You could forgive their silliness, because they were 18 and thought it made them look cool. But this is a 40-year-old woman, who should realize that a permanent etching is a poor place for an inside joke, and a snotty one at that.
Leslie said... 149
Then when they are cooking outside Kate made the remark about the grill being so far away. I think they purposely showed how far the grill was from the kitchen and how much of a pain it is to carry all the stuff needed as a prelude to next week's episode about the new deck.
------------------------
I don't even watch, I thought that too. Set up a justification for the new deck and complain about the kids not helping in one quick go. How Kate!
====================
About the stones: when no one quoted the text, I hoped that TLC hadn't shown it, but had shown the kerfuffle over it. Kate has some nerve casting that joke in stone when she has been immortalized saying "Mine, all mine" with perfect sincerity. It's probably the most sincere thing she's ever said!
New comments are not allowed.