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Sabbatia
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08-15-2005

Thursday, June 11, 2009 - 9:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sabbatia a private message Print Post    
I was sitting here thinking....so much for not having any spending money huh? New bike...sports car. WHaaaahhh life stinks huh?
John woke up one day and realized he's the father of 8 and he's not a 20 yr old anymore...and now he's trying to relive it. You can't go back!

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Thursday, June 11, 2009 - 11:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
OG there have been two 23 year old chickies.. first the teacher chickie and second the daughter of the doctor chickie.

I'm thinking now maybe he hooked up with her when he went to NY to be with the biker guys.. I think Kate went to NY when she had her surgery (could be wrong) and Jon didn't go then, but guess he got to meet the daughter.. well they have doctor dads in common.

Glenrie, I think part of the problem is that Jon CAME from money and may well just expect to have things handed to him. Kate came from a trailer park and no money, He got to travel, she went to nursing school.. So she's probably way more thrilled with all the perks but is also way more willing to work hard for them. He complains but is sure taking the perks where he can and then playing on the side.

Glenrie
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03-24-2006

Friday, June 12, 2009 - 12:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Glenrie a private message Print Post    
It was funny that the Tuttles came with preconcieved ideas about Kate and once they spent time with her, seemed to enjoy being with her. I believe at least 2 of them said they didn't expect her to like certain things and were surprised when she did.

Marameko
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07-15-2002

Friday, June 12, 2009 - 6:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Marameko a private message Print Post    
"He complains but is sure taking the perks where he can and then playing on the side."

Summed up oh so very nice............
I did not know John "came" from $$

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Friday, June 12, 2009 - 6:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
yes, all the guys seemed to really like her, Jon and the kids. I was so touched when Paul Sr seemed so proud of her.
also, when Mikey said he he wanted the US Weekly and she just cracked up...that was hysterical!

Delurker
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08-19-2005

Friday, June 12, 2009 - 7:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Delurker a private message Print Post    
Texannie, I thought that was hilarious too!

It's sad Jon kept referring to needing to be free or liking his freedom. I did hear him say too that he is a stay at home dad. I guess that answers the questions about his working or not, finally. Also, the comment he made about not having many male friends, then looked at the camera and said "Obviously". I guess both of them got their digs in to the media through this show, if not their own show.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Friday, June 12, 2009 - 8:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
i did think it was funny when Jon said 'obviously'.
he just seems to be so sad. every chance he gets he talks about his freedom, being free, on his own. say what you want about kate, but she never talks about her freedom.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Friday, June 12, 2009 - 9:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Maremeko.. I don't know that he comes from vast wealth, but they have always stressed that, compared to Kate, he had a very comfortable upbringing.. his dad is a doctor.. and had the travel and experiences and could have finished a degree, also got to play ski bum, travel in Europe and so on. Kate came from a poor family, never travelled. Her first plane ride was on her honeymoon. So I'd think she is probably more driven and also probably enjoyed the perks more than Jon may have. After all it has to be so much more stessful to travel with 8 little ones as opposed to bumming around Europe on your own, for him.

I haven't seen the Chopper show yet, except clips.. later for it.. have to watch the clock so I leave on time for an appointment.

Lori32
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07-04-2008

Friday, June 12, 2009 - 9:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lori32 a private message Print Post    
Tex,I agree 110%.. I know Kate has her issues as well,But If I hear Jon whine one more time I am gonna throw the remote thru the TV. (Ok,maybe that's a stretch,but I might think about it really hard!!)

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Friday, June 12, 2009 - 10:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
Kate's upbringing could explain why she is so enanamoured with the perks of the tv. when my husband was in the investment business (especially in the 80's when you could practically print money!) we had lots of friends come into sudden wealth. it was interesting to watch how they handled it. some never did handle it well, others after a period of 'kid in the candy store' mentality settled down and got back to being themselves.

Marameko
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07-15-2002

Friday, June 12, 2009 - 10:14 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Marameko a private message Print Post    
Thanks Seamonkey.
It seems to me that Jon does not appreciate how blessed he truly is. When I look at him anymore I just think "grouchy man".
While I don't have kids let alone eight if you bring them into this world it is not because they asked to be born.He needs to quit being so self centered.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Friday, June 12, 2009 - 10:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
oh..and let me add...i love their house and property!!!! their whole area is just gorgeous. it really makes this city gal very envious! i would have loved for my kids (2) to have all that space.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Friday, June 12, 2009 - 1:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Yeah.. he has looked grouchy or distant.. but seems to have a permanent windburn this season and it cannot all be from snowboarding, but he has sported that sun/wind burn aroune the ski goggles look.

Today is their 10th anniversary.

Suzie
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05-18-2009

Saturday, June 13, 2009 - 3:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Suzie a private message Print Post    
Have we heard yet on how they spent their 10th anniversary? I'll take a guess here and say not very happily?

Erniesgirl
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06-26-2006

Saturday, June 13, 2009 - 7:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Erniesgirl a private message Print Post    
http://omg.yahoo.com/news/kate-spends-10th-wedding-anniversary-with-kids/23804

no Jon in sight to celebrate anniversary.

Holly
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07-22-2001

Saturday, June 13, 2009 - 8:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Holly a private message Print Post    
LOL, can you blame him? Run, Jon, run!

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Saturday, June 13, 2009 - 9:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
yes.

Cinnamongirl
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01-10-2001

Saturday, June 13, 2009 - 9:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cinnamongirl a private message Print Post    
YES

Glenrie
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03-24-2006

Saturday, June 13, 2009 - 10:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Glenrie a private message Print Post    
Poor Kate. It's so hard when your dreams are shattered. I'd forgotten how much she likes to laugh until I saw the show with the Tuttles.

Happymom
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01-20-2003

Saturday, June 13, 2009 - 10:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Happymom a private message Print Post    
I hope Jon was there and just wasn't seen by the cameras. I hope they work it out.

Lori32
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07-04-2008

Saturday, June 13, 2009 - 10:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lori32 a private message Print Post    
Yes.Without a shadow of a doubt..

Hukdonreality
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09-29-2003

Saturday, June 13, 2009 - 11:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hukdonreality a private message Print Post    
Jon was SO miserable acting that entire show with the Teutuls. How many frikkin times did he mention swapping places with the guys and they could go to his house?

And Jon commissioned them to build him a bike. I have heard that their custom bikes cost from $50,000 on up. Yeah, trying buying one of those after supporting your 8 children on your IT job. He has clearly enjoyed the perks of being on TV.

I thought Mikey spending time at the spa with Kate was hysterical. He's funny on their show, too. It was nice to see her laugh so much, when evidently this is probably around the time everything started unraveling.

Glenrie
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03-24-2006

Saturday, June 13, 2009 - 11:56 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Glenrie a private message Print Post    
Teutuls,Teutuls,Teutuls,Teutuls,Teutuls,Teutuls
I will learn to spell their name!!! lol

Chy
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07-19-2003

Saturday, June 13, 2009 - 12:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chy a private message Print Post    
Finally caught up with the last two epies -- big week in Italian church.

Don't have enough time to talk too much now, but basically agree with most of the comments since.
Both epies had great guest stars, I enjoyed them very much. Almost made me forget their troubles never mind mine!

Emeril and Mikey had so much fun with the kids and Kate. Sr. & Jr. Paul were very kind and genuine. But both Kate & Jon were busy dishing digs at each other and "us" - the ones who doesn't really know them but loves to talk about them.(Their sentiments.)

I'm surprised Kate had not been talking about Organic anything so much this season. The only time I heard the word Organic was about the Brownie mix Emeril had for her. Is that right?
Perhaps Kate now knows that Jon would not follow that rule when she's out of town. Hopefully that little Aidan's tummy has strengthen up about non-Organic foods now!

About not doing the show any more even if there's no contract bindings:I think if I were in Kate's situation, I would go on as well. What else has she got to lose? When a man checks out, steps out, I'm not taking him back on his conditions. Not sure I'll even do it on my terms at her point in life. She's young and pretty with a head on her shoulder, plenty desirable and capable to map out her own future.

To the posters who think they had made enough money by now: How much is ever enough to provide eight children the best you could? TLC may be paying for the house, the car, the bikes, the trips, what about health insurance? The kids are in private schools, can we say they made enough to pay all the way through college? eight used cars some day? Even if there is a huge number now, could any one guarantee Kate about a safe investment? I don't think so.

She might not want to be "retired" from working force at this young age, but it might be hard for her to go back to work in a public place. What she is doing now is "working" in her own way and on her own terms. If I were her I won't stop the show now either.
Looks to me Mady is coming along fine now. She knows her "rights". -- At the B-day party, the second she fulfilled her obligation of a family portrait, she opted out of sitting there like a prop. I'm pretty sure it's Cara's own choice that she hasn't been on our tv screen so much this season.

The younger ones are still innocent enough that they do act up around cameras and guests now. I'm sure they are well cared for and they do know how their parents love them. I really don't see any urgent reasons for us to tell Jon & Kate how to run their lives. Except that Jon needs to grow up and act like a father of eight rather than talking as if that's an unbearable burden! BTW, I am glad to hear him say how, without his kids, he won't even be having the fancy bike! (He said it when he asked the paint guy to put all the names of his kids on the bike some where.)

I don't see Kate wanting to be a "Star" as some of you suggested. To me she is just trying hard to do everything bankable now. She knows she has to deal with the so called "Media", and she's handling it as she could. I'm not a total Kate fan, but I don't see her as a monster either.

Ophiliasgrandma
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09-04-2001

Saturday, June 13, 2009 - 12:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ophiliasgrandma a private message Print Post    
Well put, Chy!