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Kate, Missy Elliot called, she wants her hair style back!

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Letter from Grand Wailea

This was in response to a letter I sent to Christina of the Grand Wailea. She made it clear that they only paid for their stay at the hotel (which is quite an expense!). I'm sure TLC shopped around for a hotel to "invite" the Gosselins.

Aloha (my name),

Thank you for your email and sharing your concerns with us. Having experienced
the Grand Wailea, I'm sure you will agree that the resort's offerings,
especially our waterpark and kids' activities is an ideal vacation destination
for kids. Our full intention of inviting the Gosselin kids is exactly the same
reason you mentioned, to relax, have fun and enjoy the beauty of Maui. And they
did.

Just so you are fully informed, the Grand Wailea did not fully host the
Gosselins. We did not host their airfares, transportations and activities around
the island. And the vow-renewal, the production film that produces the program
handled most of the cost; Grand Wailea helped coordinate the wedding as we would
do for any couples who wishes to marry or renew their vows here.

I am currently traveling on business but would welcome the opportunity to speak
with you if you have additional concerns, but please know that I completely
understand the point you are making. We got to know the kids well and adore them. We know they enjoyed their time here tremendously especially swimming
around in our pools. It's an opportunity I am glad we were able to afford them.

Christina
808-xxx-xxxx (cell)

I wonder what she meant when she says "I am glad we were able to afford them". Did the hotel have to pay them, too?

Packing for Hawaii, Epitome of Greed

Hawaii holds a very special place in my heart, and these two buffoons are not going to ruin it for me or for anyone else who feels the same about Hawaii. When the Roloffs went to Hawaii, I was so excited for them, I wanted them to share the beauty of the islands as I know it. I wanted the kids to experience the same things I did as a child and my children have. I was almost as excited as they were! If the Duggars or any other family featured on TLC were to go, I would feel joy for them. But, not the Gosselins. Why is it that I feel such a sick feeling when I think of them in Hawaii? I know Hawaii intimately and I know the people of Hawaii. They are the kindest "folks" in the US. Hawaiians go out of their way to make you feel welcome and every resident I know would literally give you the shirt off their backs. Hawaii and her people are one of a kind. IMO, Jon and Kate Gosselin tainted the islands when they visited. They brought their exploitation to a precious place, a sacred place and it makes me sick. Those poor children, they will never remember their experiences in Hawaii, I hope they will have an opportunity to visit again without their greedy parents.
Why in the world did the resort think Jon and Kate deserved a free trip like this? What have they done to deserve it? They live like movie stars and quite frankly Kate acts like one, now. I am sick to death of these two idiots living off the backs of their kids. I am just sick of it. When will it stop?
Why couldn't the resort give the trip to another deserving family. What have Jon and Kate Gosselin done to deserve these extravagances? It's not like they hold jobs or they needed a break from their tough lives. It's not like they are raising 8 kids on their own. It's not like they couldn't afford it on their own. What have they done to deserve a trip like this? They have made money for the network, and that is the bottom line as sad as it is.
Was the first class trip to North Carolina not good enough for this family? What is a vacation, really? Usually, a family takes a vacation because the parents work all year long and mom and dad need a break. A vacation is planned so that family can spend quality time together since they are so busy with work and school.
I am disgusted that Jon and Kate can't say no to anything that is offered to them. It's time this family gives back to the community that gave to them in their time of need. To hear that they sold all the items donated to them for their own greed makes me sick. When is the mainstream media going to pick up on this modern day Jim and Tammy Faye Baker exploiting the modern day Dionne Quintuplets?
More, more, more give me more.......that is their M.O. Enough is enough!!!

Jon, Minus Nine

Oh, this is too funny!
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=jon+and+kate+on+the+soup&search_type=&aq=f

Kate "peace-ably" Out of It

If the segment on CNN doesn't prompt the authorities to get involved, Kate's behavior on tonight's episode surely will. Kate was OUT OF IT!!!! Can anyone say "tranquilizer", or "too much wine". Kate could barely speak, she couldn't look at the camera and she definitely could not rationalize what Jon was talking about. "Huh, Jon you got home at 1am?", "what is the bat used for?" "Is the field inside?" Is the grass real?"
You think maybe the governor tuned in tonight after all the complaints launched by concerned viewers? Or maybe the heads of the sponsorships tuned in tonight to see what the deal is. Bad timing for Kate.
I read that the date of the game they attended was Oct 5, could it be Kate was informed of the upcoming expose on CNN? Whatever her reasons, there is no denying Kate was out of it tonight.

What About Beth?

After watching an interview on Fox, I realized that the hosts interviewing the Gosselins must not even do a minimum amount of research on their subject. If you were doing an interview based on a book, wouldn't you wonder where the other author is? Wouldn't you mention all the authors named on the book? Although I don't fault anyone for not wanting to read this nonsense, in most interviews regarding a book, the interviewers have actually read the book,. Either the interviewers and their staff are incompetent or the Gosselin publicist has forbade questions regarding Beth. I go with the former since Robin Roberts mentioned Beth during GMA.
I wonder what is going through Beth and Bob's minds these days? What about their lovely daughters, one of whom was the twin's best friend? Do they still attend school with her? What about the precious older girl that was coincidentally registered with Nannies For Hire? Do the tups ask about her or Beth?
I had a chance to skim through Multiple Blessings at the bookstore. I read that Beth and Aiden have a special bond and that Beth would take Aiden home alone with her. He considers Beth one of his "mommies".
I really doubt that Beth cowrote the book to make money. But, you would think she would want a little recognition, or would she? Is she embarrassed to be associated with the Gosselins? I hope Beth realizes that no one sees her in a bad light for trying to protect Kate and for trying to help Kate get "her" story out.
I have to admit curiosity has the best of me right now and I would love to know what exactly happened between Beth and Kate to have caused them to part ways.

Those Poor Kids

As most Mondays begin as another boring school day for most kids, Mady and Cara face more teasing at school. What is it going to take for their parents, Jon and Kate to realize that the show has affected their children well being? "We will quit the show when the kids are no longer comfortable doing it", says Kate. Comfortable? What do the tups know? Kate has said herself that the tups know nothing else. Their entire lives have been lived in front of the cameras. Under the glaring hot lights, under the glaring scrutiny with Uncle Soundman and Auntie Producer following their every move. What else do they know?
The last statement issued after the segment yesterday frightens me, "Peterson is calling for an end to the show if it is harming them. How about halting production allowing experts to come in? When I refer to experts, I also think Kate's mental well being should be examined as well as the tups. How many lies does she need to caught in, how many family members does she need to kick to the curb and how many innocent lives does she have to destroy before anyone steps in?

CNN Headline News - Jon and Kate Plus 8

I watched the "teaser" for the upcoming segment on Jon and Kate plus 8 possibly exploiting their children but after almost 2 hours, the segment has not aired.
If anyone has seen the segment or has any information as to when it will be shown or where to find it, please post a comment.
Thank you!

It's Staged, They ARE Working!

I know I mentioned that I do not watch the show anymore, but I find it difficult to avoid all the reruns. I caught a few snippets of the episode where the tups go to preschool. A few things didn't make sense. First, let me preface this by saying it has been mentioned on various blogs that the tups do not attend the preschool associated with their church which is an hour away although the preschool shown on the episode sure looked like the church they attend. It has been mentioned many times that they attend the same school as their sisters which is a 20 minute drive away.

Did anyone else notice the same red couches, the same room and the same hallway and double doors that we saw in the episode where they attend church prior to torturing their kids with cupcakes? I also noticed there were no other children, parents, cars or teachers around. The parking lot was empty, the playground was empty. If this is the preschool associated with the school that the twins attend, there should have been much more going on. The preschool is supposed to be at a K-12 school, either the whole school was on a field trip or this episode was staged at their church to appear that it was the first day of preschool for the tups. It was probably filmed on a weekday when no one was around. TLC probably donated money so they could use the church as a set. This way they avoid having to have releases signed and it throws the public off.

There also are so many discrepancies in the "time" factor. They say the school is an hour away, and Jon tells us they have to leave by 11:15 to arrive 15 minutes early after they tell us their school begins at 12pm. Also, they are not the sharpest tools in the shed but I seriously doubt they would drive an hour each way for preschool.

Makes sense to me but why lie? Security? Who knows but if it is true, it's another indicator that the kids are working and it's not on a reality show.

GO AWAY KATE!!!!

In a tribute to Pennmommy's son (yes I realize it was a hoax), I stopped watching Jon and Kate Plus 8. About the same time, the new season of Dancing with the Stars began, so it was an easy decision. In the beginning, Kate Gosselin captured my heart while she clipped coupons to make the most of her budget and juggled 8 kids while her husband worked long hours away from home. But, a few episodes after the Surviving Sextuplets and Twins special I began to notice discrepancies in Kate's stories, a few things didn't add up. It was the episode where she buys an organic macaroon cookie and tells us that these cookies are "healthy" because they are organic that made me try and contact her. My background is in Health and Fitness and I have taken many nutrition courses and have given lectures on the subject. I honestly thought she didn't know any better, so I googled her to try and e-mail her the facts on organic food. Was I surprised with what came up after I googled Kate Gosselin! Many stories and accounts that did not show Kate in a positive light. As the "seasons' continued, Kate's sense of entitlement and her neurosis got worse. She became very unlike-able to me. In fact, I really began to despise her. Although, I have to say she is a smart woman, she sucked us in with her innocent act but the more I read, the true Kate Gosselin was revealed and is apparent on television through her reality show. What is truly unfortunate is that 8 innocent children are sucked into her fantasy world as are many viewers.

I don't miss the show at all, but lately I can't seem to get away from the Gosselins. They are everywhere! Last week, I purchased People magazine because one of my favorite actors and philanthropists, Paul Newman passed away and his gorgeous face graced the cover. I can't think of two more opposite families than the Newman family and the Gosselin family. Paul Newman lived his life to give to those more unfortunate than him, the Gosselins live their lives to take from those more unfortunate than them. I feel bad that I bought anything Gosselin, but I had to have the People magazine, I am saving it just like I saved the People magazine issue that featured Princess Diana after she died. I went to the grocery store the other day and what do I see at the checkout stand? The Gosselin family on the cover of you guessed it, Good Housekeeping magazine! I turn the TV on last week and guess who was on the promo for the Regis and Kelly show? She's in the Sunday paper, she's on the television, she's at the grocery store and she's even in the issue of People magazine with Paul Newman, her polar opposite!
Please, Kate Gosselin GO AWAY!!!!!!!!

Is Pennmommy a fake?

It sure looks like we've all been had. I can't tell you how many tears I shed for this grieving mother. We grieved for this woman because of the love that we have for our own children, we couldn't imagine losing a child. We grieved for this woman because we've lost someone close to us in the past. We've all had someone in our lives that we have lost whether it was a family member, a close friend, even a neighbor or a favorite teacher.
Now, I am reading that some of us were blinded by hate for the Gosselins and that is why we believed pennmommy. Quite the contrary, we were blinded by love. Love that we have for our own children, family members and friends. Our love is so strong, we couldn't read between the lines, we knew a few things didn't seem right, but we didn't question because of our love. We all hugged our kids a little tighter last week, we all forgave a little easier last week and we all prayed a little more than usual last week. The prayers were not wasted, prayers are never wasted.
So, yes we've all been had but not because of our disdain for the Gosselins but for the love of our own. So my kids got a few extra hugs last week, I prepared my family meals with a little more effort, I smiled at strangers last week so even if I've been had, I made out ahead so did my family.
After doing a little reading at various sites, it's sad that some posters have to direct their anger towards a website. Or, the one that I love to read "I knew it all along". Yeah, right! And I predicted the last big earthquake. Sure, we may have had doubts but how in the world would you know how elaborate this hoax was all along!
We should all be relieved that there is no dead teenager named Jason. Thank God.
We've been hoaxed. It is what it is.

Condolescenses for Pennmommy

As many of you know, Pennmommy has lost her dear sweet son Jason.
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