Saturday, January 8, 2011

The Mystery Ledge Photos & Other Stupidities, New Zealand Here We Come!

Kate Gosselin and her eight children are on the move again after spending the last couple of weeks in Australia. The brood were pictured arriving at Sydney Airport from Brisbane as they made their way to New Zealand. Travelling with eight young children is no easy feat but Kate seemed to take it in her stride and held the hands of some of the younger ones as they went to catch their flight.
Kate was dressed down in grey leggings, a white top and black cardigan and added comfortable wedge flip-flops for her journey. The reality family have enjoyed a stay at a luxury hotel and went for a fun day out to Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo in Queensland earlier this week. Kate has spent much of the trip sunbathing and showing off her taut figure in a sexy bikini which she has been earning from regular workouts. The adventure is being captured for their TLC reality show Kate Plus 8 and the family have been accompanied by a television crew throughout their working vacation.

The Gosselins have been in Australia since late December and rang in the New Year in Sydney Harbour. Kate’s ex-husband, Jon, is said to have tried to stop the trip from happening by going to court in Pennsylvania last month but he lost that battle. 'It was another slap in the face for Jon because he did not want the kids to go to Australia', a source told Radar Online. 'But the judge ruled that because it was for work it was okay.' Her bodyguard, Steve Neild is also along for the ride. The Kiwi will spend the next few days in his home country with the Gosselins before they all finally go home to Pennsylvania in mid January.

HollyBaby.com Sinks to New Low By Skimming Pressi's Posts for Gosselin Photo Drama

HollyBaby.com  Uh-oh! Has Kate Gosselin’s bodyguard and rumored lover Steve Nield overstepped the boundaries of his position? It’s his job to protect Kate and her eight kids against intruders, including paparazzi, but could he actually be the one who took the photos of Kate in a bikini in Australia and sold them to photo agencies? And did he do it with Kate’s approval? Just looking at the railing in these photos, and you can see that the pics were taken from the same balcony that Steve was sitting on. Either he is a lousy bodyguard who can’t chase a way a paparazzo, or he is the one who took the photos! And does it seem weird that Kate was sucking in her stomach while she lay out in her bikini — maybe she knew she was being photographed!

According to a fan site, the resort that Kate and her kids stayed at has very expensive rates and a pretty exclusive list. “There’s no way REAL paps would ever be able to afford it,” The Grapevine notes. (BM sidenote: The fact that these losers are skimming Preesi's site for for hate gossip only proves my point that they DO read hate sites to get dirt on Kate!) Rooms at the Mooloolaba Beach Resort (located about an hour north of Brisbane) start at $550 a night for a two-bedroom suite during off-season, but it’s the middle of summer in Australia now, so it’s even more pricey, and weekend rates reach as high as $2,200 a night! “I bet all along Steve has been taking photos of Kate with her permission and selling the photos and splitting the proceeds with Kate,” a reader of The Grapevine shares. (BM side note: Are you for real? You interviewed one of the trolls from that site? Like they have legit info? It's all speculation and lies like your site HollyBaby!) Wow, doesn’t this whole scenario seem a bit off? And it appears that guests at the resort were not happy with Kate and her crew being there. “Thanks to an Aussie who’s family stayed at the resort at the same time, we learned that Kate acted like a total bitch/diva,” the site claims. “The kids are cute, and the TLC crew wrecked havoc on the property traipsing about, filming, without a care for the experience of the other guests!”
OHH PLEASE HATERS GET OVER YOURSELVES!!

64 comments:

  1. Nothing but speculation in that last part. Question...if Kate's not a celebrity why are they still talking about her?? And why should I care if Steve is the one taking the pictures?

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  2. Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes. Hopefully we will celebrate tomorrow we were busy today. I am also very distracted and saddened by the shooting in Arizona. I grew up there and have been to that Safeway and know quite a few people who could have been there today. It's a reminder of the damage that hate spreads. A child was even killed.

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  3. Happy Faces! Happy Places! Nice and warm; getting to celebrate summer instead of cold and blizzards! Hoping Kate and kids having a great time. Let's see?

    Hmmm. Maybe it's an alphabet conspiracy by TLC, lol. This year "A": Alaska and Australia.

    Next year let's think of "B"s: Barbados, Bimini, Brazil... Do you have more to suggest for next year?

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  4. More Bs... Belgium, Bahamas..

    I can see a new game, as in where are the G's?

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  5. As IW pointed out, if Steve is taking the photos, then who is taking the photo of Steve? God forbid that Hollybaby etc. might take it into account that a high vantage point is better for evaluating security risks than being down there with the family. Of course, if he were down there with the family, they'd accuse him of neglecting his duties in order to stay close to Kate's bikini-clad body.

    BTW, who's Pressi?

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  6. Well PeggyP just said what I was thinking as I was looking at the pictures. Yeah, how exactly is Steve taking pictures of himself?? At the zoo Steve is clearly sitting a few rows below. Doesnt make any sence to me. Just shows me they arent very smart people, now are they? So dumb!!


    I wonder what New Zealand will be like? Dont really know much about it so the episode will be interesting. Cant wait!!

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  7. Peggy P you are better off not knowing who Pressi is. She is the reason I first found out hate blogs exist. She is the first person I ever blocked on twitter.

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  8. Tashapork I left you a happy birthday on FB and sent you a gift in FV. ;) happy birthday!

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  9. Yes, everyone. I only found out about Tashapork's BD on Facebook. lol So if you wan't b-day wishes for me you will have to tell me when your b-day is or e-mail me. I want to put you on my calendar ;)

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  10. Ohh and FYI. The INF crew is finally there now and taking photos. The latest are them. So that MEANS, that ANYONE could have gotten the photos by just being in the room next door and getting the same photos on a slight angle. So no one is busted! See how easy that was. It's Chris Watts again! He's just thrilled he got to go on assignment, and not hide out in the bushes with Werny Gal! HAHAHA

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  11. Happy Birthday Tashapork


    and to echo the comments of others, how is Steve taking a picture of himself. LOL. Is there absolutely no critical thought in the world of hate. Come on people (haters) grow up.

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  12. Fascinated~ the logic of the stupid crap they are trying to pin Kate on is ridiculous. Every time they feel like they caught her in some big scandal they all jump fir joy. Fact is I figured the whole thing out in one sentence. I'm actually surprised it took INF so long to get there. I guess they were trying to figure out how to pay Chis Watts airplane ticket with food stamps.

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  13. Did anyone hear Nina's show. I refused to listen, but wondering if anyone did. Rumors are the show tanked and put a few people to sleep. I'm serious I want someone here to do their own show and I will co-host. We need a few people with some pep like my ladies here to energize the crowd! Who's ready?? ;)

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  14. Baby Mama - Many of the Australia photos carry different photo credits. Some photo agencies will buy photos from anybody with a camera. It becomes ridiculous when the SAME photo gets interpreted with contradictory stories. Perhaps the copy is written first, and then any photo is used.

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  15. Regarding Nina's show, I didn't think that Oprah's crew would even had gone past her request. Once they found out she is basing her show on haters, they would have thrown it in the burn bin.

    I would love to host a show, but I could never finde the time to fit it into my schedule. I am not sure if anyone watches the TMZ live feed everyday at 4:00. I think it is great. I mean, besides it being celebrity gossip, they actually dispell rumours and interview people so they can say what is really going on. Of course you have to look past the media hogs who go on just to keep their name current. LOL.

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  16. TMZ's live feeds are often very funny and Harvey actually injects notes of sanity and common sense.

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  17. I was hoping Kate could have a show on Oprah's network, being that it took over Discovery Health I wonder if there is a connection with Discovery Communications. I would really like to see her pair up with other moms like Niecy or Sherry.

    Today I am thankful that all of my friends and family are safe. Anybody who has ever questioned Kate's decisions about security needs to reassess their thoughts on the matter.

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  18. I think alot of candid pictures that are taken of many celebs are taken by fellow guests & staff that have been enticed with money to do so. Look at all the holiday shots of Jennifer Aniston?
    Many stars rent out private Cabanas that have their own beaches & pools & pictures still surface. It looks like the G's were using the hotel pool you can see other guests. As the editor of several rags...Bonnie Fuller would know darn well how the pictures for pay system works. She's playing dumb!

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  19. Baby Mama;

    Do your own radio show. Remember it doesn't have to be during the day.

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  20. Baby Mama - Please listen to these folks telling you again what I tried to tell you!!! See! It isn't just me!!! Do your own radio program!!!! You've done the research, you handled it well online, etc! You can do it! We have confidence in you!

    (just please don't do it on Thurs mornings. Selfishly, I want to call in and have standing mtg on Thurs mornings. But, just DO it, whenever it is!!!) You can work with fascinated and team up! :) :)

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  21. I concur with Linda, you would do a great radio show. It could encompass more than Kate Gosselin, just anything other than the rampant hate that is going on. I agree that a different time slot might be nice, but you have what it takes and I will help you any way I can.

    I apologize ahead for the soapbox venting below, please feel free to scroll past.
    Kate and those who support her get the same kind of hate as we've seen in politics. It has nothing to do with what a person believes in, you can love Kate and watch her, go to her book signings, etc, or dislike her and turn on a different show and support someone else without the attacks and hatred. Just as in politics the hate doesn't come from believing one thing or another but in the way it is expressed and the inability to accept those who feel differently. There are sickos in the world that take what other people just do as entertainment and spouting off of the mouth to a whole new realm. It doesn't help that there is such inadequate mental help services and supervision for those who direly need it.

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  22. baby mama's here in Brazil we can not hear your show
    but support the idea
    as to what I said about this program nina, citing the already one can imagine that not so good
    or anything good
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    kate seems that besides security, has a new fan and a new paparazzo
    that lack of kindness shooting work
    good, but pictures to us
    good night
    stay with GOD
    kisses

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  23. I was home sick on Thursday and it poped up on my facebook so I tuned in. Having been MIA for so long had no idea she went to the dark side. WOW was I in for a shock when I started listening. I couldnt believe it. I lasted a whole 3 min and turned it off and removed her everywhere. WHat a disaapointment from her. I still cant believe her. The haterz were all over it. disgusting!!

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  24. KatherineDenise~ We miss you here! I know that you have had alot going on. Hope you come back and post more!

    Nina want's to make her show hot at all costs. The first time I was on it was hugfe in ratings and she got a taste for blood so to speak. Theres nothing wrong with drive but she went in the wrong direction. Everyone sees that her feelings are not legit. Everyone sees right through the crap about changing her mind. She wasn't getting enough with the fans alone. I refuse and will stick to my guns to not even go there. But if she thinks she's gonna get the hits they got with me shes sadly mistaken. Everyone wants drama. Thats nothing but a bunch of haters trying to make it look like there are no fans. We all know thats just not true!

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  25. Ohh and I forgot to say thanks for believing in me and thinking about me for a radio slot. The issue still is, that the niche that I loved originally is taken up by Nina already. Living The Dream Moms is such a wonderful concept. Sad thing is, if it's not a celebrity or an hour of Kate Gosselin no one wants to hear it. (Or maybe no one wants to here Nina talk about it, who knows!) But that was what I was discussing with her before she took my ideas and then went in a different direction with them.

    Also, and this sucks..She has more of an "in" to get the TLC stars on her show. I love TLC, but you know me. It would have to have my other faves, like Bravo and E! stars in there as well. If I could get the connections together, I would make it more about me being a Reality TV Junkie...with a bit of my own crazy personal life as a mom thrown in to make it more of a show people would want to tune into. And not like Nina when they only come in droves once a month for The Gosselin Hour. Hey 2011 just started, so you never know.. lol

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  26. And one more thing. This was sent ot me today. This is Wormy Gal on her own site. Either Nina is feeding her a pile of sh@t that she fed me or Polly is full of it. Sadly I think it could be A, cause Nina just showed us how down and dirty Nina is playing in order to get the haters on her side.

    Werny Gal: "I spoke with Nina on the phone prior to calling into the show, to find out where she stood, because I had concerns too. I discovered that although she had some knowledge of the blog world when she did her radio show previous to December, she hadn't really looked inside to see the nature of the comments on the "fan" blogs and she also hadn't looked thoroughly at the non-fan blogs either. Once she started doing some digging and saw that the "fan" sites are often nasty and hateful and that what the fans erroneously call the "haterz" are really concerned about the children, she was able to form a more educated opinion. I think she's sincere, it took guts for her to "come out" knowing she'll be harassed for it, and I like her stance that everyone is welcome to their opinions as long as they treat each other respectfully."

    DON'T EVEN ASK ME WHAT I FEEL ABOUT THIS CAUSE I'M GOIN OFF! lol

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  27. Sadly, if that is her educated opinion, then it reflects poorly on her level of education.

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  28. What negative comments???? I really don't understand that. They are like toddlers making up what ever suits them at the moment. I don't like flip flopping. I think it's the worst quality in a person, to be disingenuous and then state you opinion after the fact or not know the facts at all. From what I read she's having trouble with people calling her Toginet and TLC.

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  29. Hollybaby.com is a site with no content so that they are focusing now: 1 - the lie about Steve, 2 - the evolution of the abdomen of Kate. Kim Geiske, if you have no information with content ... simply stop writing!, or will you not bear to stop wanting degredir the image of Kate?. We normal people, we have to worry about instead of wondering if Steve is the paparazzi or not!!.

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  30. Re the remark 'Kate sucking in her stomach' made me laugh. Clearly they are not familiar with being fit as when one is fit, one's stomach does appear to be sucked in, especially when laying down. It's called firm muscles.

    From one who formerly had, and worked hard at it, such firm muscles.

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  31. BabyMama--Your ideas for your own show are just what we need! You have such a positive personality and so much energy. You know what you believe and there would be no wavering on issues. That take strength and character.

    Nina has taken the negative side and I don't want to hear that kind of interview--she even agrees with one caller and then agrees with the next caller who disagrees with the first! She doesn't seem to have an objective point of view.
    So since she has stated her position, there is no reason to have these shows--she's just drumming up supporters who agree with her--people who bash Kate. Sorry for the rant.

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  32. BabyMama - I agree with everyone else. You should do a radio show. You have what it takes.

    Just read on TMZ that Kate's lawyers filed against Jon for Contempt of Custody Order last Thursday. "Kate believes Jon is squarely violating the judge's custody order -- prohibiting either of them from talking about the case -- by allegedly selling information about the case and tweeting his displeasure of the judge's various decisions.
    We're told Kate is claiming Jon is willfully disobeying the orders, mostly to make a buck, and she wants the judge to modify the custody agreement to protect the kids from their alleged money-grubbing dad.
    We're told a hearing is set for later this month."

    I hope Kate's lawyers inform the judge about Ellen's dealings with the hate blogs. She needs to be kept away from the kids.

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  33. If Kate takes Jon to court I hope she has some tangible proof so they can get something done. Kate's savvy so I am sure it would be the case. The sad thing is that Jon doesn't realize that it does more than give the paparazzi access to take pictures, but it gives the loonies knowledge to do who knows what. If something was to happen to someone, he would feel devastated. It is not something that will go away because cameras are turned off, but proper safety measures such as mouth shutting go a long way.

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  34. Good evening ladies! Ive been so busy trying to work a bit and get ready before another big storm, that I haven't been able to get here and give hugs to all my ladies! I still haven't put away my Christmas decorations. My husband is begging me! But I just got some gorgeous stuff that I feel bad putting away till next year. But it's always great getting things 75% off, then opening it like gifts when you forget what you bought! Yeah, I need to stop..lol OK so here the TMZ post...tell me what you think!

    "We've learned Kate's lawyers filed a Petition for Contempt of Custody Order last Thursday.

    Sources connected with the case tell TMZ ... Kate believes Jon is squarely violating the judge's custody order -- prohibiting either of them from talking about the case -- by allegedly selling information about the case and tweeting his displeasure of the judge's various decisions.

    We're told Kate is claiming Jon is willfully disobeying the orders, mostly to make a buck, and she wants the judge to modify the custody agreement to protect the kids from their alleged money-grubbing dad.

    We're told a hearing is set for later this month."

    http://www.tmz.com/2011/01/10/kate-gosselin-jon-gosselin-jon-and-kate-court-contempt-child-custody-selling-tweeing/

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  35. My concern with this article is once again they quote a source. I think they are speculating as to why Kate is taking Jon to court. Obviously, they can check the records to see when the court date is and who knows maybe they brought something up a while ago and now they have a court date. Or maybe this is carried over from their last court date. I don't think that Kate is taking Jon to court for the reasons the source stated. I would like to find out the real reason, just because I am curious.

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  36. This will be a fun episode to watch! I've always wanted to go to Australia (and maybe someday...).

    Regarding the "sucking in" comment... oh please! Most of us would like to look that good when sucking in! Haha! She obviously works very hard to stay in shape, both thru exercise and food choices. BTW, I've always wondered what she buys at Starbucks... The minute I indulge too much at the coffee house, I can feel the pounds attaching themselves to me!

    I have to say that both Kate and Sarah Palin inspire me to run. I read Sarah's book last year sometime and she's a lifetime avid runner. Explains why she's so fit. Plus, she's tough! (People can say whatever they want but she can run circles around most women) So as I ran 2 miles today, I thought of them. Surely if they, being the busy women that they are, can do it, so can I!

    I'm sure this may not go over well, but I have to say that I appreciate Kate's casual look in the pics above. She looks so much more happy, comfortable and normal! Like a fun-loving mom, which I have always thought of her being!

    One last note, I'm SO happy to see that the Irwin's are doing well! I was so sad when Steve died and grieved for his family.

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  37. Set In The Cleft~ So happy to see you! Hope you had a great Holiday and we see your smiling face more :) And I agree about the Irwin family! I feel so terrible that those beautiful children lost their Dad so young..

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  38. I just can't believe so much of nothing can continue for so long. I'm proud of Kate for just living her life and ignoring all the garbage. Can't wait to see Australia. Like many others here, I'd love to visit one day. Keep your chin up, Kate! You inspire us all with your courage and determination! Kisses to the Gosselin sweeties!

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  39. JenSantos! Wow so great to see you here again. don't be a stranger! I got off early today to get myself together before this big snow. Is everyone expecting another blizzard? See these are the times that haters are a bit more crispy, be ause we all want to go someplace e warm like Kate Gosselin. I would love to go to Australia. But the plane rise would kill me. I will settle for planning another Florida or CA trip for next year! :)

    Is anyone here not looking forward to having everyone home tomorrow? If my husband too stays home I'm gonna hurt someone. He doesn't clean, and when he's not finishing work he will complain about the kids fighting over the TV remote. Calgon take me away

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  40. Baby Mama - Our kids home second day in a row due to snow. Not looking good for tomorrow either,lol.

    Next time somebody comments on rags that "other kids back in school, but G's are missing school" I'd like to say, "oh really? They'd be home due to snow!"

    How many days till spring????

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  41. Dear Linda Original: I live in PA and no school has been closed due to snow, althogh we are scheduled to have 6+ inches today, FYI So, the Gosselin children are missing school.

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  42. Welcome Lynn. I stand corrected I guess.

    Not sure where in PA you are (and don't tell, please... Nobody's business but yours!) Based my info on cousins' report in PA (almost to NY line with Binghamton) and they've missed 5 days. Should not have made a generic statement based on one report.

    For me, just praying this junk melts fast. You have my permission to keep it all next snow. Don't want it here, thanks very much.

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  43. They can have my snow too. Going to be another late night for hubby. I hate when he drives in this snow!!!! We're supposed to have 6-7 inches by the time we're done this time added to the junk we got on Friday. Yuck.

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  44. It's been so cold here -20 & worse. I'll keep the snow we've got(alot) & give away the cold:)

    No BMama..I have not touched one decoration..although my real tree simply MUST come down tomorrow. I do this every year, joyfully decorate every room of my house, but when it comes to undecorating I'm the worst procrastinator.

    Fascinated..you brought up some very interesting questions. I do wonder how this information came to TMZ.

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  45. Has anyone else noticed that Maddy is wearing the same shirt in almost every picture from the Australia vacation. It's from lil panda and it has a panda and flower peace sign. She must really like that shirt. When I was that age I too would wear the same things over and over.

    As a future teacher I think you should not pull kids out of school for vacation. However, they are in Australia, which is both educational and relaxing. It's not like there in Disney World or some other amusement park. They are learning. I would try to incorporate it in my lessons so the other students could learn about Australia. Anyways the kids don't even get real grades. Their schools doesn't give "grades" for PK-4. They send reports on things like social development and academic strengths and weaknesses. I think they'll survive.

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  46. From Sacramento, CA here and we thankfully keep our snow in the mountains. I think it's 40 degrees here today. Cold for around here but we're blessed not to have to deal with the inconvenience of snow.

    I'm of two minds when it comes to taking kids out of school. I understand that they are missing some curriculum, but a good teacher would have sent the work they were going to miss with the kids to do while gone. But on the other hand, I think this family NEEDED a vacation. With the divorce, and tabloid madness, and two of the kids changing school arrangements, and the ex running to court every five minutes for nothing -- I too would take my daughter and run for the hills occasionally. I'm happy they are getting such an amazing opportunity. Even happier that someone else would pick up the bill. More power to them!

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  47. About this case in court, I think Kate is right because if the judge made demands, Jon obligation is to obey, instead of writing secrets in his Twitter.
    I am sad for this because despite the divorce has been so long (2009), Jon and Kate still fight in the courts ... I hope that the case of custody of children will be solved soon.

    Kate and the kids were very cute pictures today in New Zealand! ... at least they were more animated than in the presentation of Irwin lol.

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  48. Good evening ladies! Lets kick this party into high gear! Ok not so much huh? lol I was so busy today getting ready for today. I wanted to organize things so I actually accomplish the big list of things I want to do. Clean. Organize. Someone get my ass the DVD of Hoarders so I can really kick this cleaning into high gear! haha

    So Kate and family will have a blast in New Zealand The real History channel out of SCHOOL! Yes Ii said it. The kids are learning so much on this trip of a lifetime. I am so happy for the family to be getting this opportunity. And I know the trolls reading will just LOVE that. :)

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  49. Kate Gosselin and her children, 10-year-old twins Cara and Mady, 6-year-old sextuplets Alexis, Aaden, Hannah, Leah, Collin, and Joel visited the tourist attractions in New Zealand on Tuesday (January 11).

    Followed by the Kate Plus 8 film crew, the family started their day at the Otorohanga Kiwi House & Native Bird Park to pet some animals before moving onto the Waitomo Caves for a boat trip in the famous underground caverns. Having finished their busy day of exploring, the Gosselins finished their evening off with dinner in the town of Rotorua.

    Kate and the kids have also been to Australia. Last week, they were seen arriving in Brisbane.

    http://celebritybabyscoop.com/node/51931

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  50. I have trouble traveling with 4 kids. Hahaha.. I can't imagine anymore. But it's nice to see them happy and enjoying themselves. Smiles are always nice!

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  51. Welcome Rebecca - It is nice to see smiles!

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  52. Good morning everyone! Ugh I thought I would get some stuff accomplished, but all the kids wanted to do was go out. Where I live everything is status quo, trucks have spent the night fixing the streets & the stores are ready to take our money! Haha

    On a non-related note, thanks to Kate Gosselin and rewatching her old episodes, my baby has mastered potty training! I'm so happy. The M&M trick really worked, and yes I did take photos to scrapbook some day when I get the chance. So I can show the world how proud I am and she could die of embarrassment! Lol

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  53. Congatulations to Mama & Baby! I'm on round two of the Potty Training Challenge! Seriously, I've tried every trick I know & then some..my daughter is not interested in the least.

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  54. Momsby~ taking a cue from Kate really worked! I got her excited about taking a photo after she did her business and she would also get a candy. For me though it was cold turkey. W e didn't allow her to wear a pull-up at night. W e ave been doing that for 6 months and I felt it really hindered her from being fully-trained. I have the cutesy shots of her being so proud & happy. Remined me of that episode of the Gosselin girls being so proud of themselves!

    She is celebrating her birthday and so is me as a blogger. I remember getting on Cafe Mom 3 years ago after a friend suggested I get on line to meet other ladies having trouble conceiving. So much has happened since then it seems ages ago!

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  55. Let's face it, for all the faux hysteria with which the AKOs (Anti-Kate Obsessives)have surrounded the potty training segments on J & K + 8, that is something that anyone who has endured toilet training as a parent, relative, or family friend of even one trainee, was very interested in seeing how the Gosselins handled it. I was impressed with how Kate chose to break the task down into more manageable segments, starting with the (as I understand it) more easily trainable girls and getting them securely potty trained before attempting the boys. As for the M & Ms and the photo of the successful child, like many parents of large families, she learned to use a child's natural competitiveness with his or her siblings and the need of any child in a large family to be singled out for parental attention and praise as her ally. She also did it in getting even the little ones to do the chores they could handle (like who could get the most crumbs, etc. off the floor after dinner or who could put the most toys away)

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  56. PeggyP~ those episodes I look back at and smile. I know the kids will be so thankful later on they got these times on film with their parents. As far as the trip to New Zealand. Yes well they may not appreciate it now. But for the media to look at one shot of a tired child or any of the 8 having less than happy smiles 24/7 is stupid and unfair. I seriously think these are people that have not been around kids in a while. It doesn't mean by one stinkin photo that the kids are miserable. Or missing third daddy like good ol Bonnie Fuller is trying to spin. It doesn't mean they didn't have a fantastic day.

    It doesn't mean they hate their mother. Or that they feel their are being exploited. Or down the road they won't be thankful of the experience once they comprehend it. It just means for that split second, they may be hungry, or perhaps want to hang out by the pool again chill in with their mom.

    But Bonnie Fuller would never say the real deal while there are others who think otherwise....

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  57. Happy Happy Birthday to the baby, BabyMama. So nice the potty training is done. If I had thought of it when my kids were small, I would have taken pictures too and given better rewards! :)

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  58. More pictures today of the Gosselins!, just brilliant, Kate and the children walked the horse and wore a skirt typical of a tribe of new zealand! ...

    The worst was knowing that the weather is not good in Brisbane, and that perhaps Kate and children barely escaped, because 16 people died and 43 were missing ... thank God at least the Gosselins are safe and well.

    http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2011/01/photos-giddyap-kate-kids-go-horseback-riding-new-zealand

    http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2011/01/kate-gosselin-kept-touch-with-worried-ex-husband-jon-during-trip-down-under

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  59. Kate and the kids were never in any danger. Your snarkiness was not necessary.

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  60. twinkle777 - Welcome. Thank you for posting. Not sure exactly to whom you were referring. If it was jacque, you might not be aware that she's in South America and her comments come in via translation; sometimes they get a little garbled. She is a Kate supporter. If it was somebody else, just not sure to whom you were referring. Thanks.

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  61. It was Jacque. My apologies to Jacque for the misunderstanding.

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  62. twinkle777 - I feel sure she will understand. Thank you for posting and please come back again. :)

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  63. Good morning everyone! New Post up. As you can see I let out my fangs again. Let me know what you think...Todays fresh paper is the scent of hot chocolate. Cause I know that sweet smell will help us get through all this snow! xoxox

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