By Ann
Pack your bikinis and your passports, Kate Gosselin fans! Kate will be hosting a Western Caribbean cruise August 12-19, 2012, and she’s invited her fans to join her. Kate tweeted,
“Kateplusmy8 Here’s a big announcement that will have an Allure for you and your kids kategosselincruise.com Come hang out! Can’t wait to meet you!”
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“Kateplusmy8 I can’t wait to meet you all! Pls don’t miss it! I’m getting all teary eyed hoping2meet so many of u in 1 place!”
Kate tweeted several of her followers personally inviting them to join her on board Royal Caribbean’s cruise ship Allure of the Seas as it visits Haiti, Jamaica, and Mexico this summer. The itinerary promises exclusive events with Kate including a private welcome cocktail party, personal photo, private brunch, a Q&A session, a shore excursion, personalized gift, and a craft activity.
From watching Kate’s Twitter feed this afternoon, it’s obvious many of her followers would love the chance to meet Kate in person in a beautiful setting. I know Kate invited a few of our readers here. Is anyone planning on signing up for a cruise with Kate this summer?
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Wow! Nice work if you can get it! Go Kate.
Sounds like a good time.
Kate tweeted Ziggy and invited her and her daughter to cruise. I also saw she tweeted Barb G., Fired Up For Kate, CJ, and more. I have to say, it was very sweet of her to personalize the invites via Twitter. I do hope some of the Kate fans who blog and tweet will be able to join the cruise with her.
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I will be staying home, saving my money for my kids’ college tuition along with Paige. 🙁
I am not really a cruise person and if I did so it would be with family and friends. Cruised to Alaska once and it was a little rough going 0n the outside straight. Plus we had someone die on our ship. Yikes! I loved the trip though and I loved Alaska.
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It was nice of her to send out those personal tweets. I hope some of them are able to go.
So how much does she make off her ‘fans’? Sad.
whatev,
Who said she is making money off her fans? Do you pay a cover charge to nightclub, New Years Eve, etc. Do you tip when you go out for dinner, paperboy, lawncare, or maybe you don’t tip anyone in life, whatev. Please provide proof that her fans are paying her way. Have you cruised? There are major acts on them, do they not get paid??
Let me guess…….. Cruise line getting tweets and emails threatening to boycott? Or the thought of Kate on board in a bikini is too coquettish?
Cruise lines get complaints everyday. If your name does not appear that you were on some cruise with them, they delete complaints. Silly to e-mail them, they are in the business to sell the cruise, not listensing to whiners. Geesh! Boycott. 15 Khaters e-mailing them with what? They don’t like Kate. I wouldn’t be messing with their business on-line. They have great legal teams that take care of these kind of e-mails.
Whatev, uhm..isn’t having fans what drives the pay for all celebrities? No fans equals no dollars/no jobs.
ok color me confused…why is it that the haters are saying kate is cheating fans b/c of the price of the cruise through alice travel? why do they think kate can allow someone into any of the activities through this package if they just go on the cruise but not with this package?
i would say that the package rates are set by the travel agency and not any person they are associating with the package right?
i’m confused but then i guess maybe i shouldn’t be seeing as how e.v.e.r.y.t.h.i.n.g. is kate’s fault…
Hater complaints:
Kate’s kids won’t get to go…unless she takes them. In that case substitute the exploitation cry.
Kate won’t let Jon have the kids…unless she does. In that case look forward to some tabloid pictures of Jon &Ellen + 8 at a park.
Kate’s fans can’t afford go…except the ones who do. In that case expect to see any cruise-goers on Twitter treated to abuse like mumof9 was when she met Kate at Australia Zoo.
She acts like she just wants to meets her adoring fans yet HER price to go is higher than normal price on that same date/ship. She won’t do anything unless paid. (even her supposed “giving back” she was paid hugely to do) I suspect those fans will be limited to X amount of time that the queen will be available and not as much as they would like or expect. If they get on her nerves she will hide in a closet crying again. How much time did that ‘mum’ really get to spend with Kate when she spent all that money to see her. Seemed she saw the sights alone alot.
So she popped out alot of kids. Others have large families too and they don’t act arrogant. They don’t expect hired help, big trips, police escorts, limos etc. They stay home and raise their kids. Kate acts like she is entitled to celeb status even though she has no talent. Hissy fits on tv are not talent. Babbling on talkish shows about herself “honestly” is not talentish. It is obvious since her fan base has shrunk.
I don’t buy music, movies anymore or things with logos/characters on them (NFL, Disney etc). I got tired of supporting the rich when I don’t make the millions they do. I try to avoid it however I can. I do pay tips btw when I go places but I think those people are really working.
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She acts like she just wants to meets her adoring fans yet HER price to go is higher than normal price on that same date/ship. She won’t do anything unless paid.
ok this is exactly what i mean! kate doesn’t set the prices. if the celebrity was anyone else the price would be the same. it’s not kate’s *fault*. why blame her?
it also isn’t kate’s fault that some of the fans who would love to meet her can’t afford it. it just isn’t.
and giving back?? really?? going on a cruise is not giving back. giving back is giving back to a place or people who are in need in return for someone having helped you when you were in need…not paying for someone’s vacay.
and speaking of giving back it should be crystal clear to everyone that none of us know what charities if any that kate gives to…nor should we.
whatev are you one of those people who think that if we don’t SEE kate do something then she obviously doesn’t do it?
oh…the other thing i wanted to address is that of course she gets paid! this is a paying job for kate…and that is entirely ok. just because kate is also excited that she might meet some of the fans she is friends with on twitter while working…what on earth is wrong with that?
kimmie,
Here is a link to our first site: http://gosselinsdonotneedourpity.blogspot.com/
I have been a Green Bay Packer fan for as long as I can remember. It has brought me great joy and a connection with family members and the community and I have spent a tidy sum of money on tickets, airfare, stock, blankets and sweatshirts and so on. I do this for me or for my family when giving gifts. It has nothing to do with supporting the rich. It is for my pleasure and it gives me great pleasure.
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I also understand the amount of hard work and dedication that goes into becoming a professional athlete and I don’t begrudge them the money that they make.
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I kind of look at this cruise situation the same way. It is not for me and not something I would spend money on but I would never fault another for making that choice. I am sure that the $600 I spent on a ticket to watch the Packers lose to the Giants in 24 below weather for the chance to make it to the Super Bowl back in 2008 would have some people shaking their heads. And that doesn’t include airfare and motels. But what a fantastic time I had with my family.
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Whateva, your take on Kate is not necessarily how others see it. I think it is great that we can all choose to become fans of something or someone that we connect with.
thank you pam!
Great response Pam. I think I will set my “tip” jar out here if anyone wants to donate. LOL. 🙂 When you purchase a Niki item with someones logo, some goes to the person who endorsed it. Wow, do some people really live in a closed off world. Guess those yogurt ads that run on TV are free for the “stars” who promote the product. You rarely see a product now without someone in TV land promoting it.
I opened my paper today and lo and behold it was a whole page on a cruise held On Dec 8th with over 2000 people on board. This was a classic cruise, hosted by Turner Classics Movies. It was 4 days and the price was $800.00 to $2500.00 dollars, per person for cabin rooms. They built the program around 4 classics old time stars. Earnest Borgnine, Eva Marie Saint, Tippi Hedren and a director. A 75 year old man from our area went on this cruise and wrote the article. He said he went because he was an old movie buff, the food was excellent, and it was a smaller ship. He said you can fly pretty cheap and had 1 motel room the night before the trip and a couple of meals. All expenses on board were taken care of in his purchase of a middle of the road cabin room. He also stated it was pleasant to be on this cruise, geared to older people, so no worry of small young children running around. He said someone from Europe flew over because of this cruise.
12-fans will be allowed only x amount of time with Kate? DUH! Why would anyone expect unlimited amount of time?
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Just another prime example of haters getting bent of of shape about something they claim they would never be interested in ever doing. Why would you care who spent what time with Kate as long as no one expected you to??
She is a mess. First of all that is right in the beginning of HURRICANE season, Second why is she ONLY bringing the twins. Pushing the other 6 on a nanny YET AGAIN Kate? And third WHO the heck would pay over 2500 to be on a ship this her? Not to mention she is CHARGING to spend time with her.. Oh how the mighty have fallen. Isnt this the same crazy BI$$$ that wont go out of the house w/o security cuz her fans get too close? If she wasnt such a ragging narcissist then she still may have a job on TV. How is that working out for ya Khate????
Marnie says…Why would you care who spent what time with Kate as long as no one expected you to??
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Busybodies every one of them. MYOB! If somebody wants to go and has the means, it’s none of our business. This ‘cruise with a celebrity’ thing is nothing unusual as others have pointed out. Radio stations do these. Professional athletes, etc. I have zero problem with Kate making money, getting a free cruise AND getting to meet some of her fans. Who would but an over-invested creepy busybody?!?
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Like Pam, I am not really a cruise person. If I did do a cruise, I think I would opt for Alaska too. Maybe Kate will do one of those next year? Ha! Returning to Alaska on her own terms! 🙂
Karma says…Second why is she ONLY bringing the twins.
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How is that any of YOUR concern?
First of all that is right in the beginning of HURRICANE season, Second why is she ONLY bringing the twins.
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Isn’t that a bit like complaining that the food in a restaurant is horrible and the portions are SO small?
Ha! It is contradictory. Should she bring all 8 in the middle of hurricane season?
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I have family who have been on cruises during hurricane season. They were a bit concerned at first, but it turns out the cruise ships go around storms! Who wouldathunkit?
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I think it’s nice she’s bringing teh twins. Good for them.
I think the twins are old enough to enjoy the cruise. So I am glad if they are actually going.
This ‘cruise with a celebrity’ thing is nothing unusual as others have pointed out. Radio stations do these. ~Anya
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That’s what I don’t get…No matter how many have done the same as Kate, no matter it what it may be, it’s always different rules and wrong for Kate.
I just don’t get the cry the “she’s making $s off her fans.” Isn’t that to be expected? That’s how it works and that’s what fans do. Whether it be like Pam and her Packers, or someone attending a rock concert. I had friends who attended the country fanfest every year. When my boys were at home, I took them to dork events to meet & greet. I don’t know why Kate isn’t allowed to earn the same way as those.
They used to go on about the kids, now they go on about Kate’s fans. As if they need a watchdog group. Good grief, I wish they’d just leave the fans alone.
Snickers, what a cool cruise, how fun if you are into old Hollywood.
Looks like Karma is a hot mess herself. LOL.
Kate is not the only celeb who does this.
http://www.alicetravel.com/paula_deen/deen_family_cruise.html
I think its great that Kate is going and that the twins are if thats the case. its awesome for the older girls to get a break from the older sis role once in awhile. I do agree that no matter what the Gosspocricy will continue. Its just a game that Kate gets no royalties for LOL. Part of why the price is so high is that it is during peak travel time, yes, the beginning of hurricane season, but the very beginning. Amy Roloff did a cruise that if I remember correctly was more pricy. Haters take the fun conversations people have on Twitter among themselves way too seriously and out of context. I was going ask Santa to give them socks in their stockings so they could stuff a sock in it, but the real people in my life took priority. LOL
I don’t get why the haters are so hell bent on destroying every opportunity Kate is offered. Why don’t they realize if they take away her income they are hurting the kids?
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They are attacking everyone on twitter who says they may go on the cruise. Why do they care? Why do they spend so much time on Kate? They are not only weird but rude and hateful!
Good Grief, how low has she sunk? I would say she is taking the path of D-listers. When is the Tom Hanks Celeb cruise gonna happen? A meet and greet on a cruise? Get your book signed (remember to bring it with you on board). You would think she would work her 15mins of fame into something more stable.
Brandy said: ” Part of why the price is so high is that it is during peak travel time, yes, the beginning of hurricane season, but the very beginning”.
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From the National Hurricane Center website:
Hurricane season in the Atlantic begins June 1st and ends November 30th.
Paula Dean and John Mayer have done cruises. Are they D-listers? Geez
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Why do haters think they can dictate what work Kate takes?
I just have to laugh at how silly some of these comments are. Obviously cruise lines do not shut down because it is hurricane season. We book beach vacations every year during hurricane season. One year we did have to cut our vacation short because of a predicted hurricane, but that was one out of about twenty. Hurricanes are predicted well in advance and i am sure proper measures are in place. The things these haters get all worked up about are hilarious. I also have a question., does anyone know if Kate gets anything from the shows airing in different countries.
Rosie O’Donnel also does cruises
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But why does any of that matter? Either you’re into cruises or you’re not. Either you’re a fan or not. Wy do haters care so much about what people want to spend doing on their vacation time? Do haters feel the need to ‘save’ people? They have it as backwards with their child advocacy so they’re trying fan advocacy?
The way haters talk it seems they think the cruise will be all Gosselin related activities. Cruises generally have lots of entertainment, even the celebrity ones.
I just love the how the mighty have fallen, why do you care so much? It’s obvious that you’ve taken the time to read all the details about it. What else do you invest in that you don’t like?
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I hate bananas but I’m only going to eat them all day, I’m going to read all about them today and then I’m going to bitch all day about how I hate banans!
I wish Jon was going to take a fans cruise. Wouldn’t it be neat to see who would show up?? I wonder if his supporters would shell out the money?? In this economy no one is stable, and this could also boost his income.
#39, in your zest to make a snarky comment, what you said really made no sense. He probably couldn’t get the time off from his “mediocre” job. Most of the celeb cruises require that the celeb mingle with the guests. So there will be no hiding in the cabin.
40-aaaah such a breath of fresh air! Why would Kate hide in a cabin? Haters must not even believe all their own rants. In one breath Kate is a fame and attention seeking whore but the next she hides. Make up your minds!
So what if Kate is going to be on the cruise. Have you seen how big that ship is. Anyone would think she was taking over the whole ship. The hate that is felt for this lady is very scary. Why can’t adults control their own emotions when it comes to her?
What job is Jon doing? You can sell anything over the internet where ever you are. When you are you own boss, your schedule is your owm. So silly to think Jon wouldn’t junp at the chance.
#43, I get it… you are assuming Jon doesn’t have a job? Where are YOU getting your info?
#44 You’re assuming he has a job. Can you prove this?
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Prove to me he has a job. Thanks!! You stalk Kates every move, and it would be nice for Jon to have to have income also. Wow, you sure don’t do Jon any favors. I would think YOU all of all people would like Jon to be able to keep up on his cs.
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January 8, 2012 at 5:21 pm
#43, I get it… you are assuming Jon doesn’t have a job? Where are YOU getting your info?
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That game only works if you can prove your point Where are YOU getting your info?
Good Grief, how low has she sunk? I would say she is taking the path of D-listers. When is the Tom Hanks Celeb cruise gonna happen? A meet and greet on a cruise? Get your book signed (remember to bring it with you on board). You would think she would work her 15mins of fame into something more stable.
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I don’t understand this. I don’t think Kate Gosselin has ever claimed to have the level of fame of a Tom Hanks. It’s been pointed out that Rosie O’Donnell does cruises. Plenty of other D list celebrities do. Probably C list celebrities and maybe even a few Bs. Why not? There are worse ways to make money.
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Anyone who is really paying attention can see that Kate hustles hard to provide for her family. Yes, minor celebrity appears to be part of her business plan. So what? Who is she hurting? I will never understand why people get so angry over “famewhores.” Who is it hurting?
I have zero problem with Kate making money, getting a free cruise AND getting to meet some of her fans. Who would but an over-invested creepy busybody?!?~ Anya
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Perfectly stated!
I would like to know what the problem is with being a D list celebrity. Our current celebrity culture makes that pay very well. The Situation (Jersey Shore) took in $7 million last year. I’d like to make D list money.
Kardashians have made a fortune out of being a celebrity.
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Kate has never claimed to have the talent of any celebrity but haters use that tagline daily. They make Kate famous.
I would like to go on the cruise just to see Steve. He is such a cutie pie. He would need Kate to protect him from me I do believe.
I only commented that some people were assuming Jon didn’t have a job (based on comments here) and I said where are you getting your info that he isn’t working? That is the same thing asked of the haters EVERY TIME some “fact” is mentioned about Kate. I have no idea if he is working or not, but I’m not assuming, like some here, that I KNOW his status.
So have the haters contacted the cruise line yet? I’m sure some have.
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I only commented that some people were assuming Jon didn’t have a job (based on comments here) and I said where are you getting your info that he isn’t working?
I can’t find any comments that indicate that. There’s only 54 and I read them all. Where do you see that? I want to know since you justify your remark based on a comment.
Why would anyone take the time to call out anyone regarding Jon’s employment status unless they had an opinion (aka assumption) regarding it? It seems pretty obvious that you didn’t like it being inferred that he was umemployed, why is that?
The comment she referenced doesn’t even infer that. It says that internet work can be done from anywhere. If anything the comment assumes that he has a job. She needs a different excuse for being all hot and bothered because this one is not true.
TC gets very defensive and upset whenever St. Jon and St. Ellen are mentioned.
Read comments 43 & 46. If they aren’t saying Jon is unemployed, I don’t know what they are trying to say.
Stalking Kates every move? Please, a few comments by someone does not a stalker make.
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#43 says he has an internet job.
#46 Asks you to prove he has a job. This is specifically to you since you constantly ask people to prove everything they say.
So they aren’t saying Jon is unemployed therefore you don’t know what they are trying to say. (see your comment #59)
I’m with comment #46 now. Just give the link where it says he has a job.
Gosh, I sure hope Jon is still working. Last I heard it was in IT for the green energy company (I think.)
For each person that goes on the cruise Kate receives a certain amount of money so, of course, Kate wants to invite as many people that she cab. This was posted on the Cruise line information site. People who are planning to Cruise with Kate will pay about seven thousand more for that particular cruise.
If Aaron Rodgers does a cruise …..I will be all over it. Yes I am old enough to be his mother but what a cutey he is. That would be my ideal cruise. Cruise with the Green Bay Packers. As long as the ship does not leave port. I have absolutely no sea legs. I was sick on the Alaska cruise and on every whale watching trip I have taken. Doesn’t matter what medications I take.
sheila lotsberg…People who are planning to Cruise with Kate will pay about seven thousand more for that particular cruise.
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7k? I am sorry, but I have a hard time believing that figure. Does anyone have expertise in cruise pricing? That figure seems really OUT there. (Unless Aaron Rodgers is on the cruise that is!) 🙂
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Jennie says…I will never understand why people get so angry over “famewhores.”
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Totally agree. I don’t really care if someone attempts to pursue fame with or without any discernable talent…To each his own…I don’t really think it is accurate to call Kate a famewhore anyway. I have always believed she is in it for the $$$ (to provide for her large family) and not the notoriety.
7 grand more?? Would love to see how you came up with that figure. Please show all of us where you got the math on this. Thanks!
Ok, there is NO difference in price between the week that Kate is on the cruise and the date in August a week later. That price is $999 a day for seven days. So like other folks posting negative messages, Sheila seems to have a problem with reading comprehension. The cost for the cruise is $7000. That is the same price for the same boat for a cruise two weeks later departing on Aug 26.
Sheila is wrong.
One thing I don’t quite understand is the discussion of it being during Hurricane season. Are there no other cruises going out during Hurricane season? I know Addie made a comment or corrected someone that Hurricane season is from May until November. So do all the cruise lines shut down for those months that cruise in that area? Why only the concern for this one?
Pam, you can go on a cruise year-round. The cruise line lets you know that, in the event of a hurricane, or any other unplanned event, your original itinerary may be altered. Very common.
7K or 700 more, who cares? If you are shelling out that much money for a cruise, I am hopeful it’s NOT just to be on the same ship as Kate. If it is, then you deserve a seat at the head of the class of the obsessive fan club.
Please read my post #66.
It is not 7K or 700. It is $0. It is $0. It is zero dollars more.
Reading for comprehension is fundamental to learning.
Or maybe it is just about what gives you pleasure or what you enjoy. You can put me to the head of the class of the obsessive fan club for the Packers. Doesn’t hurt my feelings at all.
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A lot of people have their “thing.” I personally don’t get the whole “cruise” thing in general and have friends that go on several a year. I also have friends that spend a lot of money and travel many miles to go to concerts of people that were famous back in the 70s but have not had any new releases in years. Not for me but I say more power to them if it brings them enjoyment.
Thanks Cheri, I was thinking there had to be a whole lot of other cruises going on that time of year……I guess this is the only one that might be impacted by Hurricane season. 😉
Marie, why do you feel the need to be a smart A$$? Your comments aren’t the last and definitive word on all things Gosselin. My point, if you could comprehend it, was that paying ANYTHING to see Kate is ridiculous. She may get a few fans to bump up the overall count on the cruise, but I don’t think the economy is well enough for some fanatics to book a cruise just because Kate will be on it.
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Again, people are paying NOTHING to see Kate. Why is this so hard to understand. I am not being a smarta$$, I’m obviously frustrated by the fact you aren’t reading what I wrote. People are paying NOTHING. People are paying NOTHING to see Kate. They are paying for a cruise. Kate will be there. Other entertainers will be there every night for the little shows and skits. But no one is paying extra money for a cruise with Kate. Why don’t you want to admit that?
I guess the cruise line is banking that Kate’s name and appearance will bring in lots of people because she is on the ship. I honestly don’t see it. In my opinion, her name will not bring what it might have last year or 2 years ago. Sure there are the FANATIC blogs who simply love Kate and try to document every move she makes (just like a few hate blogs) and will claim that they will go on this cruise no matter what and will sell everything if they have to so they can cruise with her. If anything comes of this, it will be a new avenue for the real fanatic haters to hate and the fanatic fans another reason to cry over the Kate they love and “protect her from the haters”.
I am not saying that they will pay extra. I am not saying they will pay extra. OK? I am saying that if there are people who will shell out money to cruise because Kate is on the ship, they are the real fanatics. The cruise isn’t free, correct? So they WILL be paying something to be on the ship and if the reason they pay is because Kate is on the ship then they are nuts. Got it?
However, there are private functions with Kate. Not enough details to indicate if these are extra or additional fee’s. So, there may be more expenses involved if you want to see your favorite mom of 8.
Or tcparra, it could be that a good time was had by all that attended. Why can’t it just be that. Why does it have to become something bigger than that or something that it is not.
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Kate cruises with her fans that wish to participate….and a good time is had by all. End of story.
To everyone that is not a cruiser from someone that has grandparents that are cruisers.
People that choose a specific cruise do so for the other cruisers. Bridge Cruise, gay men’s cruise, cooking cruise – is that you are sharing with other cruisers with the same passion. They do not choose for any one person on the agenda.
Otherwise cruisers look for an itinerary and price.
Frequent cruisers stay with the same cruise line because the more they cruise the cheaper it is.
Then they look to see what the agenda is for the cruise. So if all things are equal and this ship has Paula Dean – they’ll go with the Paula Dean.
Cruise lines will book at full fare then x weeks out they will upgrade the full fares to better rooms and start discounting the remaining. If you book the week before you get a huge discount and the worst room of the type you’re booking. Now on some ships the worse room is still dang nice it’s just a hike to dinner or the only suite without a full balcony.
With all due respect Pam, what are you saying? This is pure marketing and hoping that people will sign up for this cruise because Kate is on it.
IMO, Kate’s not doing it for free. She’s being compensated and the cruise line is hoping to cash in using her name. If she makes herself available for her fans, then more power to her and those fans. I’m sure a great time will be had.
I was responding to this:
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“If anything comes of this, it will be a new avenue for the real fanatic haters to hate and the fanatic fans another reason to cry over the Kate they love and “protect her from the haters”.”
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I was saying why does it have to be this? Why can’t the outcome just be that those that attended, had a good time. Why drama? I don’t get it.
OIC. Well, as you have witnessed there is never a missed opportunity that the fanatic haters and fans won’t spew their respective nonsense. I agree, pay the money and have fun regardless of who is on the ship. The high cost of these cruises (including air fare, hotels, etc) is a perfect reason for not getting wrapped up in the drama.
I remember Jon doing a ‘Pool Party’ gig at some hotel in Vegas. The hotel hired him to host a pool party, what’s the big deal.
Its called marketing.
I’m not sure how that worked out for Jon but he only did it to make money.
I hope Kate & the Twins have a good time. I’m glad they get this opportunity for travel.
If you also remember, there were plenty of fans who labeled Jon as the devil incarnate for doing that gig (of course there were other factors that helped and provided lots of fodder for the fans to hate on Jon.
It’s totally different for Jon though because he’s NOT KATE. This cruise is no different than any other celebrity cruises. IN this country, for the time being anyway, we have the freedom to spend our money in any way we choose, whether it’s a bazillion dollars for a cruise with Kate Gosselin, or Paula Deen, or the beloved Green Bay Packers. The people that want to go will go. The people that have the money or can get the money and want to go will do it. It’s none of anyone else’s business or concern. Now surely, there are more important things in a person’s life than being concerned about who goes on this cruise with Kate and how they afford it. MYOB! I hope Kate and Mady and Cara have a wonderful time along with anyone that goes to meet them.
That gig was in violation of the contract Jon signed with TLC. It was one of the many “gigs” that violated that contract and were cited in the lawsuit. Jon was a married man at poolside with a gaggle of women in barely there bikinis. Big difference between that and taking your twin daughters on a cruise.
You’re right Kmom, Now I remember.
No, that ‘pool party’ gig was not kid friendly. And hosting a ‘cruise’ is much more high end then hosting a Vegas ‘pool party’ but people that want to go will go.
I wouldn’t put anyone down who wanted to attend something Jon hosted but I’m mostly sure I wouldn’t want to attend.
Me either Deborah. I wouldn’t look out the window to see Jon Gosselin for any reason, but if someone else would…..go for it. I couldn’t care less.
MYOB? Well it seems you should practice what you preach. What Jon did or didn’t do at that pool party is no one’s business except Jon and Kate.
LOL Sheesh! I don’t think “what” Jon did or didn’t do at the pool party was discussed.
having kate gosselin on this cruise has done 2 things in my observable world: it’s prompted me to offer my granddaughter a cruise and since she’s not a kate fan i think it quite probable that she choose a different cruise. secondly though the cruise is next august, radar online picked it up because of kates involvement and AOL’s news picked it up from ROL and off we go with more people checking it out, one site has a view of the ships rooms and facilities so in my OPINION the cruise lines advertising by kate being on it is worth whatever kate is paid. that’s marketing. please note tc
Gee, I think we only said it wasn’t a kid friendly gig. I’m pretty sure players needed to be 21 or over.
I have no idea how it went, I’m hoping everyone had fun.
While I wouldn’t spend money to go on a cruise with Kate, I do applaud her for working hard to support her kids. One thing that can never be said about Kate is that she is lazy. Hope she and the twins have a great time and the haters don’t cause any problems.
I am going to delete the last two comments. Not going to go there.
Going on a cruise isn’t hard work. It’s an attempt to stay in the “media”. More power to her if she is getting paid to sit on her booty and catch a few rays of sunshine, but don’t call that hard work. That’s an insult to all hard working moms AND dads.
Has anyone seen the Jimmy Kimmel spoof of Kate’s Cruise? I’m sure he now has lost a few “fans” and now will be titled a mean and vile hater. Too bad some people can’t understand Satire.
hulu.com/watch/317545/jimmy-kimmel-live-the-kate-gosselin-cruise
TC.
Too bad you can’t understand when comments are made about Jon. Most of the time it’s a joke, something you seem to miss in the frey.
One question TC??
This does not affect your life or mine, but as soon as a new Kate post is up, you are on it like flies on crap. Why are you so invested in taking Kate down with your rants?? What has Kate done to you personally? I pick on Jon, he has done nothing to me, he left 8 children for his 20’s and that’s why I don’t care for him. Hate him, NO!! Respect him, not in this lifetime, but I have wished him well, for more jobs, and having a good life.
Please do some research, Kate is not the only person who has been on TV that has done a cruise.
Snickers, what the heck do you mean? Taking down Kate with my rant? THAT IS FUNNY! I don’t need to explain myself, but you are wrong about how quick I comment. Check your facts again, but you will find some where I never make a comment. However, so what if I do comment? That’s what a blog is all about. People commenting and reading comments. Don;t like it? Well, you know where the door is if it gets too hot in the kitchen.
What comment about Jon are you referring to that you are excusing as a JOKE? It’s OK as long as it’s a joke? That is funny. So, if I end my comments with “just kidding” then it’s OK? Please.
Oh, and I know there are other people who do cruises. Doesn’t mean that Kate isn’t open for mocking or jokes being made about her. As the old saying goes, Kate made her bed and now she gets to lie in it and take the public opinions about her (regardless if you like it or not).
Maybe, just maybe I’m only kidding? You know, a joke so it’s OK. Right?
tc – You do not like Kate so why do you spend so much time criticizing her life? Does it make you feel better about yourself when you put her down? Does it make your life seem better?
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Jimmy Kimmel makes money making fun of people. Why would any fan hate him? Why do you always make assumptions about Kate and her fans?
TC,
Jon made his bed a few times, seeems like he came back broke, no one wanted him for the the “too famous to work” gig either. The cruse is filling up, so all your ranting was for nothing. Guess you better catch up on the latest. Google is your friend.
I think Jimmy Kimmel is a kick.
Satire is great.
I wonder how many non fans think Jimmy Kimmel doesn’t like Kate. They would be the ones that don’t understand satire.
I bet Kate is laughing her ass off at Jimmys latest.
The best ‘work’ anyone can be lucky enough to get is work they enjoy.
To be able to make something you enjoy doing your ‘work’ and make a living that way is not just an ‘American Dream’ but the dream of the whole human race.
To bad we all haven’t been able to accomplish it.
I don’t believe we were put on this earth for drudgery and working at something we don’t enjoy.
I agree that the cruise is not what I would call ” hard work” but it is work, and I am glad Kate has it. I wish I had that job. 7 days with fans in the Caribbean?
I agree Kate is no lazy person.. I think she is shrewd.
Deborah,
The people who are talking about Kate are her friends. They keep her in the news.
I said more power to her if she can sit on her booty and soak up the sun and get some compensation. Just disputed where someone called it “hard work”. Plus, does she really want to send that message that work for her is a part time blog and meet & greet cruises?
It seems that it would be harder to convey a message of hardship or fear of the future and work prospects when your sitting on a plastic pool chair, sipping Pina Colada’s.
Of course I am jealous and so sad my “ranting” didn’t get the cruise cancelled. I think the security team at twitter should drop all they are doing and focus on weeding out all the vile and mean tweeters who pick on Kate and hurt her feelings and then go after the ones who pick on her devoted fans. Make an example of the people who actually exercise their freedom of speech.
#99, I ask you where in all the comments made on this thread did I put Kate down to make myself feel better? There is only one comment (#32) where you might be able to say is against the grain of her devoted fans.
I love Kimmel. It’s sweet of him to give Kate that free bit of advertising, with his own “special” and humorous twist. 🙂
Hurricane season is from June 1-November 1, so the cruise is not at the beginning more towards the middle. Cruise ships are aware of coming hurricanes so they re-route. Good idea to get the insurance.
My feeling on only the twins going if that is the fact! The little ones get sea sick, not a good idea to have them onboard if that is the case! It’s really not my business to question her decisions on who she brings and not bring.
It’s also not like the entire passenger list is there for Kate. The difference in price is those that pay for Kate’s package, are getting more perks than those who paid the common price. It’s like if you pay for the soda or liquor or wine package you get what you want, where if you don’t pay for that in advance you don’t get it or you will pay more if you pay per drink on the ship.
I would love to go but already have 2 trips planned this summer.
The band Bare Naked Ladies do a fan cruise every year. I lived in Florida for 4 years and I can attest that the world doesn’t stop spinning because of hurricane season . Also, I love Jimmy Kimmel, I used to watch him on the Man Show with Adam Corolla, and I think he’s funny as hell. I’m sure the skit about the cruise is nothing personal against Kate, it’s just business. I’m sure Kate would be the first to say it. Haters gonna hate….
#21 why are you so angry? Kate was “mighty” and now she’s “fallen” because of this cruise? Who the heck would pay blah blah blah? Someone who wants to go on a cruise and meet Kate, that’s who. Kind of an obvious answer to an unnecessary and redundant question.
Kate’s the “crazy” one? Kate’s a “mess?” I’ve read your comment, and I have to say that you’re sending out the “crazy” vibe more than I’ve ever seen Kate do. You think Kate won’t go out of her house without security because her FANS get too close? May I suggest that you read your comment if you want to know why Kate needs security. It’s not because of fans, it’s because of angry people who rant about everything she does, instead of just living their lives and not getting so agitated over any little thing that Kate Gosselin does. You sure could give Kate some lessons in RAGING. How’s that working for YOU? I can imagine what your BP must be, just from reading your angry rant.
The best thing about cruising is its a true vacation. You never lift a finger. All your meals are prepared for you, you never clean up a thing, your room is taken care of for you – you just relax and enjoy the activities. You get to get off and explore a few different islands, shop, snorkel, take an excursion. Its all good. Certainly no reason for any to be angry about it. Its not being forced on anyone. Its not a sheeple requirement, pay up or be tossed from the club!
Private party participants do pay more per ticket, they also get more. Its all a matter of what ever floats your boat…or cruise ship.
Lol, just watched the Kimmel skit! ha ha . he really is funny, and could Kate & the cruise line get any better free advertising?
tc – Almost every comment you make is a put down to Kate. You don’t like Kate yet constantly seek information about her so you can issue your criticism. If it doesn’t make you feel better about yourself than why do you do it?
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Hello BlogHawg! So good to see you back.
As someone who may have been personally invited by ‘a little bird’ to go on this cruise, these are my feelings about it. My DH and I went on a honeymoon cruise almost 20 years ago and had a blast. It was just a weekend cruise but we loved it! Have always talked about going on another cruise but kids, life, you know! 🙂 So now this opportunity comes up. When I first heard about it I have to say my first thought wasn’t ‘Ooooo, finally a chance to worship at Kate’s feet in person!!!’ ::rolls eyes:: it was, wow, the kids would have a blast in the amenities for them! DH would be forced to take time off and not keep checking in, and get some well earned relaxation time. Thought about my elderly cat and who would watch her? The Kate stuff? Bonus! 🙂 sure, I’ve wanted to meet her, one mom to another…I’m not positive but there’s a good chance that KG will NOT be spending 100% of her time with fans, LOL, and I’m good with that. 🙂 Anyway, the timing is right before school starts so that’s ideal. DH is a transportation geek and would love exploring the ship to see how it’s put together and how it works. Tweenie would LOVE the pampering, and so would I! 🙂 DH is consulting with the travel agent today, she put together a nice package to me but the king of hagglers needs his turn, LOL. Say a little prayer the logistics work out so we do get to go! 🙂
CJ….I love “tweenie”! LOL LOL I call my kids “evil teenagers” even though they aren’t really all that evil. I am saying my little prayer right after I post this. Good Luck and HAVE FUN!!!!!!
gee, you need to reread the comments. Like I said, only one of my comments in this recent thread can be considered putting Kate down, if you want to stretch it that far. Otherwise my comments have been middle of the road.
That’s wonderful CJ, hoping it all works out for you & your family 🙂
Gee –
I actually agree with TP. Most of her comments put down people that don’t put down Kate. Only some of them actually put down Kate.
LoL Marie 🙂
That’s the feeling I get too 😉
Wow, Ch, that would br great! Promise you’ll share some pica with IW?
Sorry, I can not type on this thing. I meant CJ.
#119,
I am really tired of you throwing things out there and accusing me of comments that don’t exist. You can look through all 122 comments, of which I have submitted 20. There is only 1 (ONE) UNO comment that you can consider “putting someone down”, and how funny that comment is aimed at you (#73). I ask you why you are being a smarta$$. You need a thicker skin if you consider that putting someone down. Other than that, I would refer you to my response #117 as I did Gee.
I would like you to copy/post what you consider: “Most of her comments put down people that don’t put down Kate. Only some of them actually put down Kate.”
I have not been mean or vile or stalked or joined twitter and sent hate or even posted hate. I simply have challenged some and their line of thinking on events in a Reality personalities life. This blog owner clearly is open to REAL discussion and debate and free thinking.
TP –
I never said that you said mean things, stalked etc. I said that put people down and you do. If you don’t realize that then you need to do some self reflection. You pick on people. Come on, own it. You actually defend your right to pick on her devoted fans. Here’s a sample from this thread.
gee, you need to reread the comments
against the grain of her devoted fans
then go after the ones who pick on her devoted fans. Make an example of the people who actually exercise their freedom of speech.
What comment about Jon are you referring to that you are excusing as a JOKE? It’s OK as long as it’s a joke? That is funny. So, if I end my comments with “just kidding” then it’s OK? Please
Tcparra,
We do welcome debate and real discussion here. It is what we would like to have. That being said, I do think that you poke certain people and blogs and many times it is unrelated to the conversation. I also think you get poked. It becomes a vicious circle.
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I would like to ask that we all refrain from doing that in the future. Everyone. Myself included.
Marie, clearly you are the one with a reading comprehension problem (as you accused me of remember?). I asked you to copy and paste where I was putting anybody down and you can’t even do that. The examples you provided are a JOKE! Those comments are nothing and no where near putting someone down.
What do I need to do, copy and paste my own comments and ask where in each one I put someone down? Clearly you are “baiting” as some like to call it. Like I said, this is old and ridiculous to wasted time bickering back and forth about something that you are making up or can’t understand.
Here is a simple solution: Ask for support and proof from other fans if you can’t figure it out.
Pam, you are correct. In other threads I have poked at a certain blog and it’s admin or I asked for proof when another blog said they know something but couldn’t prove how they knew it. I have slung some mud in response to mud being slung at me. However, in this case I have not done what Marie keeps insisting that I am doing and it’s gets old defending myself where I don’t really need to.
Pam –
Yes ma’am
Like I said in the beginning, more power to Kate if she gets paid to sit on her booty and soak up the sun AND get paid for it (I’m sure we would ALL sign up for that gig!) but I also said that I don’t see how this is a strong supportive way to take care of the kids, the house, dog, property, cars, etc. and far from hard work. An honest opinion, thats all.
Just in case, for those who say I don’t respect Pam wishes- I typed my comment (8:08) and “posted it” and then Pam’s comment was there as well. So I didn’t thumb my nose at Pam or her request.
Ok, starting fresh from this point on. I know we all can do it. 😉
I checked out Kate’s Monday menu… all I can say is yuck! I’m sure some will say yummy, but I bet more would say yummy to the Mcy D’s she was spotted picking up (per a tweeter who spotted her there).
TC,
Someone spotted her, no proof or pictures. Just another tweeter throwing it out hoping it sticks.
Oh come on snickers, are you disputing it? This was tweeted by someone who served her. I don’t think they are allowed to take pics while running the cash register. No hate was involved, just a simple tweet. No big deal. I’m sure she is human and craves something “fast foodish” on occasion.
Not every tweet with Kate’s name is destined to be nasty or vile or filled with hate.
McDonalds has healthy things on their menu many of which they did not have in the past. But why can’t Kate go to McDonalds? Is it something she has said in the past about fast food. If so, things change and people change. It would be a dull world for all of us if we were not allowed to change our minds about our likes and dislikes.
I just checked out the menu on Kate’s site. The salad and potatoes look good to me. Would like to try the rice. I am more of a fan of the crunchy brown rice. I am not to in to veggie burgers. I know that they are better for you. Is there one brand out there better than another?
Pam#135
That is true for most people but not Kate dontcha know.
I do remember Kate saying she liked the coffee there.
There is nothing wrong with enjoying something that millions enjoy every day! I think Kate has made it seem like she would never eat anything unhealthy. I still want to try an original Philly cheese steak. THAT looked yummy when they were eating it.
Pam, It was a lot of years ago and I don’t know about what’s new but years ago I was really into ‘Grillers’ put out by ‘Morning Star’
Pam, some people should remember the last line in your comment #136 if/when Jon makes a comment to someone and it gets “published”.
Morning Star….I have seen that. McDonalds does have a healthy menu too.
I looked at her menu too. I don’t like tomatoes though. I don’t know about the veggie burger either. I have never had one. The fries looked delish and I’m a big fan of rice of any kind!
When I think back to before I had my kids all the declarations I made about how I would raise my kids, how they would be, so many stands I made. Now looking back I just have to shake my head and be thankful I’m able to laugh about it now.
Its just one of the things that’s helped me have more compassion for the human race.
Morning Star also put out good sausage links. I can’t remember what they were called.
We were vegetarian for about 15-18 years and before Morning Star frozen meat the only other meat substitutes were put out by Loma Linda brand and they were yucky to me.
The Garden Burger came out at around the same time as as Morning star and I didn’t care for those either.
I remember reading the ingredients in the morning star products at the time but I overlooked them in favor of tasting good, LoL
The fries do look good! Wonder how they would taste with Ranch dip? I guess that would cancel the healthy side of them lol. Sweet potato fries are all the rage now. Too bad that no matter what fast food place you visit, fries seem to be where they lag. They can’t serve a simple item hot or fresh (even at Mcy D’s sometimes).
I don’t know if any of you watch The Chew. It is funny when the one lady, Daphne Oz? makes something and they all sit around and “eat” it.
She made “veggie sliders” and you could see the forced smile and “oh these are good” comments. She used 3 types of mushrooms as the base “meat”. I don’t think veggie and sliders should ever be put in the same sentence.
I catch The Chew once and awhile. I think I agree with you on the veggie and sliders thing, lol. I use to work with a vegetarian and she made a tofu meatloaf that was quite tasty. I guess it really is a healthy way to eat although I have read that sugar is really the downfall of our diet, even more so than meat.
Vegetarian would be hard for me. I sincerely don’t like some veggies like tomatoes, mushrooms, artichokes. I have tried them in lots of different things, well except for the mushrooms. Never could stomach those things. I am a big chicken and fish eater….beef, not so much.
I started trying to be vegetarian at 16 (met a guy)lol, and it took me about a year or more to really get into it.
At 16 I hadn’t yet tried a lot of vegies but found out I loved them, mushrooms and artichokes being in my fave list.
I have to agree with you Pam, a little meat is good for the body. Its what they do to it that turns me off. I try to only eat ‘free range’ and hormone free.
Its the processed food that I believe to be the enemy.
There are veggies I like raw but not cooked too. I have recently become a big fan of brussel sprouts! LOL LOL Cooked….brussel sprouts…..
I love brussel sprouts but found I can’t eat more then 4 or 5, its like they’re to rich for me or something.
I use butter on my veggies and now I’m trying to cut back, truth is its just how I’m used to eating them.
Cheese & sour cream on them are my downfalls too.
Tc, I don’t watch The Chew but was flipping the channels and I’m pretty sure I caught the scene you’re talking about. The expression on the ladies being served the “veggie sliders” was priceless. I just wasn’t aware what they were being served at the time.
Yea, the buns looked OK but the filling was nastyyyyyyyyyyy looking.
I love most veggies but am not a fan of non-meat products processed to imitate meat. It just kind of grosses me out.
The filling was three types of mushrooms, oh yea, and a couple other things. I stopped caring when she said 3 types of mushrooms.
Deborah,
You can roast the sprouts in the oven with olive oil, sprinkled with any type of seasoning. I usually steam them a little first, but I like mine done. The final roasting gives them a little cruch.
crunch^^^^^
Yum, that sounds good, I’ll try it. I like my done too.
I just watched Kateplus 8 on the Discovery Fit & Health channel. It was the littles 6th birthday at Discovery Cove.
So cool to see them on my Tv again.
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I sure hope Kate gets paid besides so much for each fan that goes because I sure do not see that many fans that are saying they are going. How embarrassing, if it ends up only 25/50 people of her fans go. Lots of old people who are to ill and lot of young people who have to get money and permission from parents. Is there a special cost for couple with kids?
Eva, it’s a big world and not all of Kate’s fans blog or twitter. Also, Some people who are planning to take the cruise may add this on to their package just because it’s available.
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While a lot have suffered w/the economy, there’s still lots of money floating around out there.
I love how some tweeters think everyone is either very old or very young. Wonder where I fit–in the middle somewhere?? LOL.
I have read about couples who live on a cruise ship all year long. They say it was just as cheap as owning property, having to hire others for lawn work, etc. They love the travel, are well taken care of, and said it beats nursing homes for the price.
snickers, we took the maiden voyage of the Coral Princess thru’ the Panama Canal about 7 yrs. ago. There was an elderly widow ‘welcomed’ on board who LOVED the sea & did just that. She lived on various cruise ships & when she got bored w. the same trips…she’d switch. Lucky for her, her children/grandchildren lived near Ft. Lauderdale & would either join her for a cruise, &/or she’d book her Dr.’s appointments between cruises. Yes, she claimed for the services rendered, the entertainment available, etc. she is living the life she could never do in a retirement home…for less $$$! ;0)
I can’t believe all the publicity the cruise is getting. I’m surprised Kate is still such a newsmaker. There’s a lot of snark in the media. I think both Jon and Kate are always going to have those type of jokes made about them. Jon is never going to live down his partying and womanizing and Kate is always going to be known for being a shrewish wife. That’s what made them famous, so that’s where the punchline is.
Lily,
Sort of makes you feel sorry for all the shrewish wives out there that never turned it into the paycheck & perks Kate has.
Lily says…I can’t believe all the publicity the cruise is getting. I’m surprised Kate is still such a newsmaker. There’s a lot of snark in the media.
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I agree on both points. I’m sure Kate is willing to take the snark for more free publicity. And most of what I have seen is true snark — not what is practiced by the haters. The haters aren’t funny and don’t understand that true snark comes from just not caring too much. The haters care A LOT about Kate. And it shows…
Wishing you all a good week. Don’t work to hard:-)
The ‘admin’ over at 15 min. supports the ramblings of the hateful, racist Debbie schlussel. Google that name and you’ll see what kind of person runs that blog. Shameful.
bellefidele,
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hippie chick,
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To each his own. I have never heard of Debbie. I took a look at the blog and it is not for me.
Hippie, How do you conclude she supports anyone? Usually Blogs disclaim by saying the views expressed are not those of the blog, etc. Like at the bottom here. Is this the Hippie chick that used to post over there all the time?
hippie chick, that blog is not for me either. I never heard of that woman. Nothing shocks me anymore about “admin” of 15 minutes after I saw the first version of her other Internet money-making scheme. I agree she is shameful.
Well if I found the blog she is referring to, I don’t like her either. I would say she has her head up her back side with comments like “morbidly obese actress” Melissa McCarthy. That women is funny and nice and doesn’t deserve that title.
This is off topic but last night I was somewhat bored and watched three back to back episodres of the Kardashians. I was absolutely disgusted with the way Kim treated Khloe. She called her a fat ugly troll and said she was jealous of her. You could tell Khloe was really hurt and when Kim finally apologized she said it was because of her unhappy marriage. Kim was also being very ugly toward Kris and I just couldn’t help but feel bad for him. I will definitely not be watching this show again.
carol,
I have never seen an episode of the Kardashians. Sounds like I am the lucky one. 😉
Looks like we are going on a cruise in August! 🙂
Logistics worked out, don’t know where these “Kate gets $2500 per person who signs up” rumors come from, but the travel agent said, no, her commission would not be anywhere that high…also the “Kate is charging $1000/$2000/3000/$4000 each person to grift money and gifts from them” outright lies!
Congratulations CJWhodunit! I hope everyone that books that cruise has a wonderful time.
Thanks, Pam! I’ve been on YouTube looking at company videos and customer videos and it all looks awesome…so much for not only the kids to do, but the adults as well! We haven’t had a relaxing family vacation with the twins yet, I am SOOO looking forward to this! (And yes, also the KG activities, but that’s going to be a small portion of the entire week’s trip)…fortunately no one at our house is afraid because of what happened to the Costa Concordia in Italy, looking more and more like it was the captain’s fault :*(
CJ, you all will have so much fun! Glad it worked out to where your family is going.
CJ, where are you quoting those ridiculous amounts that the “haters” are saying about the cruise? I have not seen anybody saying those amounts. There are people saying she will make some money off each booked cruise with her activities, which she is making some, but no where the amounts you are quoting from haters. So, where do you see those amounts?
I’ve seen a few articles saying the cruise tickets are selling like hotcakes.
Heres one http://omg.yahoo.com/news/pricey-kate-gosselin-cruise-tickets-selling-192648776.html
Also saw they are now offering a lower single price.
The prices are about $800.00 more than one would pay for the same stateroom at double occupancy, comparing the Alice Travel prices to the ones for the same cruise on the Royal Caribbean site. I booked a stateroom with a single occupancy surcharge. The travel agency has had enough request for that information that they posted single rates for all of the cabins in the package. The base stateroom rate covers, according to Royal Caribbean “Included: Shipboard accommodations, ocean transportation, most meals, some beverages and most onboard entertainment.
Not Included: Air transportation**; transfers**; items of a personal nature, such as shore & land excursions**, specialty restaurant fees, some beverages, photographs, gratuities/service fees, medical services, etc.”
I called early and they seemed very pleased at the level of interest they were getting.
The Allure of the Seas is one of the two ships in Royal Caribbean’s largest class, Oasis (something like 18 decks). As for being suitable for kids, there is an entire kids’zone among the 7 neighborhoods on board with separate activity areas for younger kids and teens. That’s not including the Boardwalk with activities including a carousel and the pool and sports zone. The video tour of the ship is amazing.
I’m not counting on her bringing any of the kids. If she does, cool. If she doesn’t, also cool. I’m sure she’ll do what’s best for the kids.