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Tntitanfan
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08-03-2001

Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 5:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tntitanfan a private message Print Post    
Actually, yes, I do think Jon would want equal custody. I have seen nothing in his interactions with the kids that is less than loving and committed.

It is possible that I have a unique perspective on "wife as sole bread-winner" because I lived next door - for many years - to a house husband. There were no children - but two cats - involved. I know first-hand how invested he was in any and everything having to do with the house, yard, neighborhood, etc. I think Jon has fallen into this "role reversal" situation -

Mgmriver
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04-27-2009

Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 8:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mgmriver a private message Print Post    
They grew apart, their goals aren't the same anymore, not too different than why most relationships end. Except they are on TV doing a reality show sharing their life with whoever watches.

I think the marital woes is real and I'd be surprised if they could rekindle the love spark. Jon looks and acts as if he's been out of it (the marriage) for a while. If they didn't have all those kids no one would care too much and in fact some may ask what took Jon so long to get away from her.

Countrydaze
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11-07-2003

Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 8:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Countrydaze a private message Print Post    
Kate has said many times in the past that she knows that she is short with Jon and that she is working on it. Well, as far as I could tell she has never gotten better only worse. Yes, I know sometimes he is sharp with her but never, never all the time. I can't remember the last time I heard her talk nice to him and my first marriage was like that and after a while you tend to believe it and zone out and that's what I believe happened to Jon. He has always shown a lot of love for the kids and as far as I am concerned he has been the primary care taker of them for at least the past year or so. Kate says that when she is away Jon has help..well that means when she is home so does she and she has always said that her children will never have nannys. Something tells me that is not the truth.

My heart goes out to him and his kids. Kate has gotten too full of herself and the money she is making. I wonder how much of that money is being put aside for the kids. They have been the real stars of this show.

Jgalt
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02-17-2009

Sunday, May 31, 2009 - 10:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jgalt a private message Print Post    
I agree with previous posters. I have no problem with Jon falling out of love with Kate, it's certainly their business and not anyone else's, but what I resent is Jon having an affair before he officiallly leaves the relationship. I don't care about Jon and Kate, I care about the little ones and what they will be subjected to. The two oldest are old enough for their classmates to have heard at home the whispers about the twins' father, then come to school and perhaps tease the twins. What a horrible thing for children to endure, and no matter what anyone says, kids can be very cruel.

The twins will feel betrayed, their father is, after all, their hero, as all father's should be to their children, and children love to know that Daddy loves them and he loves Mommy too, it makes them feel secure. They will find out Daddy has a girlfriend on the side, and can't stand their mother, so sad. You just hope they are spared the more graphic things said in the press.

Lilfair
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07-09-2003

Monday, June 01, 2009 - 4:50 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lilfair a private message Print Post    
Jgalt, not to mention all the teasing and comments to the twins about how nasty their mother is to their father and all the body guard stuff. The twins will feel betrayed by both parent. This with help form future relationships with boys for the twins. And I bet the little ones know that mom and dad aren't together anymore. Yes, sad.

Naja
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06-28-2003

Monday, June 01, 2009 - 6:26 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
That episode of "American Chopper" that Jon & Kate taped a week and half ago is going to air on June 11 on TLC.

Here are some photos of their new bikes and the guys from the chopper show.
http://dlisted.com/node/32199/images/90522X9_GOSSELIN_B-GR_07.jpg

Holly
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07-22-2001

Monday, June 01, 2009 - 8:02 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Holly a private message Print Post    
Who goes bike riding in a tight mini skirt? Sheesh!

Spoton
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09-16-2005

Monday, June 01, 2009 - 12:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Spoton a private message Print Post    
What a cute scooter! Did they give that to Kate. Look at a closeup of it - it has a paint job like the kids did it themselves. Even a happy face on the headlight. Too cute.
Kate had a skirt on on the scooter, but jean when she was riding the bike with Senior.

Brenda1966
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07-03-2002

Monday, June 01, 2009 - 12:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Brenda1966 a private message Print Post    
I saw in US magazine that they did give Kate a scooter. It also showed Jon on a motorcycle. I'm guessing they gave him that too? It was in US so it has to be true, right.

Marameko
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07-15-2002

Monday, June 01, 2009 - 4:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Marameko a private message Print Post    
I don't how often the the folks from Orange County Choppers wear helmets;just seems to me that Jon or Kate should have 1 on................I am so sick of these 2.OMG now Ocotmom on a reality show. I may just h ave to quit watching all of this garbage or my brain will rot.

Tishala
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08-01-2000

Monday, June 01, 2009 - 6:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tishala a private message Print Post    
I agree that she should wear a helmet. It sets a very very bad example for her children, who should be wearing them when they ride their bikes. I guess she's a "do as I say, not as I do" type.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Monday, June 01, 2009 - 7:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
At least mom and dad are setting equally bad examples..

Sherbabe
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07-28-2002

Monday, June 01, 2009 - 7:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sherbabe a private message Print Post    
A helmlet would mess up that fablous "do" of hers, don't cha know.

Bluejaxrock
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04-23-2004

Monday, June 01, 2009 - 7:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bluejaxrock a private message Print Post    
I didn't see Jon wearing a helmet, either. Why is he getting a pass?
running away now

Brenda1966
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07-03-2002

Monday, June 01, 2009 - 7:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Brenda1966 a private message Print Post    
It would mess up his Plugs! :-)

Both are setting a bad example. You'd think Jon would want to wear a helmet so no one would know who he is. We know Kate wouldn't, because then no one would be able to see who she is. LOL.

With the fancy do, fake nails, fake tan, whitened teeth I feel someone should tell Kate that walking around chomping on gum most of the day does not look attractive on anyone. I don't think even George Clooney would look good chewing gum, but he might come close.

Tishala
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08-01-2000

Monday, June 01, 2009 - 7:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tishala a private message Print Post    
Jon was so sweet snowboarding with that CP kid tonight. I missed the beginning of it, though, so I didn't know where they were. Do they have double black diamonds in PA? And where? I grew up there and, you know, PA has hills, not mountains.

And then on the episode in which Kate, her hair, and Mady went to San Diego confused me. Jon and Kate were sitting on that damned chair and behaved like a regular, dysfunctional couple. What happened? They were communicating again. Odd.

Brenda1966
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07-03-2002

Monday, June 01, 2009 - 7:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Brenda1966 a private message Print Post    
Tishala, I think this was filmed prior to the birthday party. So, we are seeing things out of order, before all heck broke loose with the tabloids.

I missed most of the show, just flipped over durng commercials. But I'm wondering if Jon was back in Utah?

Hukdonreality
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09-29-2003

Monday, June 01, 2009 - 8:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hukdonreality a private message Print Post    
Jon took a 5 day vacation alone to Utah. Intially he said it was to snowboard. After the (I think it was) second commercial, we saw a place there that took people with disabilities down the mountain in specially constructed ski-seats. THEN Jon said, "I came here to help out the handicapped".

His vacation away coincided with Kate's birthday. She and the kids went to Charm City Cakes for her birthday, supposedly a surprise by Mady & Cara, Jon, and the "crew".

After seeing last week's premier and knowing they filmed it in a rush to help dispel rumors and clear things up (right), these episodes look super contrived.

I think the whole show has lost me. Not only do we basically know the outcome of the end of the season, the posts aren't much fun to read either (mine included).

Lori32
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07-04-2008

Monday, June 01, 2009 - 8:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lori32 a private message Print Post    
With all this being said,could someone tell me why Kate's hair is getting it's own message board frenzy? Hair is Hair...Yeeeesh..Just Sayin'

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Monday, June 01, 2009 - 8:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Jon got his teeth whitened at the same time Kate did.. just saying... and flying out of state to snowboard makes his tan or burn more expensive..

Tishala
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08-01-2000

Monday, June 01, 2009 - 8:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tishala a private message Print Post    
It was probably paid for in the same way the SD spa trip was--production costs.

Yankee_in_ca
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08-01-2000

Monday, June 01, 2009 - 9:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Yankee_in_ca a private message Print Post    
Or freebies from people who want their spa or location or product shown on a popular television show.

Kellsma
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08-28-2002

Monday, June 01, 2009 - 10:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kellsma a private message Print Post    
I am sure SD was paid for. It was the exact same resort that they went to on their way to Hawaii and the name of the hotel was prominently displayed. Not sure about the Utah trip for Jon only because there was no mention of the resort like when he and Cara went, unless TLC paid for it. Now they have enough mone to cover some of those things themselves.

Thought it was interesting when Jon said they made sure at least one parent was always there which made it seem pretty clear that they are barely home together, if at all.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Tuesday, June 02, 2009 - 4:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
I know I said I would stay out of this thread, but I just have to say...what terrible parents Jon and Kate are!!!
How DARE they spend one on one time with the oldest two who were definitely impacted by the birth of the 6 in such HORRIBLE places like Utah and San Diego???!!! And look at how the trip scarred Maddy...she was so pleasant and nonwhiney...the nerve!!! And OMG, forcing those poor babies to have a party with their friends and getting the experience of decorating with Duff at Charm City Cakes just for TV ...terrible!! And making those children move to a big house with tons of land so they have to stay outside and play and then poor dears are forced to go on walks exploring in the woods???? well, abuse like that just makes this city gal shudder!!! And let's not forget, making sure at least one parent is always home with them...those kids need to learn what it's like to have both parents gone like so many children where both parents work outside the home. What are those parents trying to do....spend time with their kids?? Those selfish, selfish people.

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Naja
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06-28-2003

Tuesday, June 02, 2009 - 5:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
I just wanted to point out that Jon made the whole speech again last night about how one of them is always home when the other is out of town (home with a "helper" I mean).