Free Discussion, September, 2019

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192 comments:

laura said...

Jill posting pics of her son in a ball pit at the library-how much fun a library is.
Not surprisingly, she has missed the point of a libary.
Since she doesn't know what an actual book is we cannot fault her for this patheticness, I made that word up, its ok because duggars.
We can however, fault her for the whole post hair gum chew.
She needs a social media intervention ASAP.
This is getting ridiculous and she is making a fool out of herself but thinks its funny and cool.

Bee said...

Jill is age 28 yet she has the mind of a 12 year old.

Ellie On a Roll said...

I think Jill feels lonely and ignored by her husband, siblings and extended family. Everyone else has moved on to their own spouses, their in-law families, babies and the life they’ve created for themselves. Jill is left to her own by Derek, the law student. All she really has is two clingy children and a laptop. She’s bored out of her gourd. You notice the two fake missionaries aren’t active church members. The more sex position posts and sex games she endorses, the more pathetic she looks. Anything for a morsel of attention, even if it’s negative and appalling. It’s a sad state of affairs.

laura said...

Joy Anna posting a pic of gideon 'helping' with laundry.
'Mommylittlehelper' she tags.
Shes bypassing waiting for servantdaughters and going straight to the first baby guinea pig she sees.
Heres a motto for the duggars- 'ain't no parents got time for doing their own cooking or cleaning!'

Bee said...

Ellie, Always appreciate & enjoy your posts & humor. Re Jill & Derick enjoyed the “fake missionary” (thanks for the laugh) comment & it’s so true. I just can’t feel sorry for Jill.

Jonina said...

Reading about how much in love and happy Jill & Derrick are reminds me of an old saying. "If you have to tell people you are (fill in the blank), you aren't." Jim Bob and his joyfully available wife must be so proud -- their fixation with sex has passed down to a new generation.

HistorianMom said...

I don't think there is anything wrong or unusual with the "Mommy's helper" photo. Most toddlers want to copy the adults around them and take pride in "helping" That is a far cry from turning your older kids into servants to the younger ones as happens when you have, I dunno, twelve kids? Eight? Fifteen?

Mickey2942 said...

The problem with Jill, is that she has never been in an environment that creates a "consciousness of self". It is something people learn in school, when you do something negative, the "herd" at school lets you know that is unacceptable behavior. The same phenomena occurs in other social environments: work, dorm living, roommates.

Jill has never had this opportunity to understand culturally acceptable behavior. She does whatever she wants, no one ever bothered to help her learn how to filter her thoughts or behavior. Her parents were too busy. She obviously never paid attention to her sisters. She has zero social consciousness.

It is a train wreck.

jac&jil said...

What the heck was Lawson Bates doing on NBC Nightly News in the hurricane-ravaged Bahamas? He's not a resident of the Bahamas.

Ellie On a Roll said...

In the photo of the Duggar’s and Bates men that went to help out in the Bahamas is a nameless man. Jana went along on the trip also. I’m curious if that’s the man courting Jana?

Mia said...

Agree about Jill's inappropriate posts to get attention.
Remember when she visited Deric's campus? I wondered then if she felt out of place. She was dressed differently than everyone else and was pushing a stroller. So young.

I was watching the show one evening when all of the sisters were together. Each sister (except Jana) was pushing a stroller with a baby and several of the girls were already pregnant with the next baby. It was a circus. They were all young and all of them had stringy hair and were dressed so dowdy. I was SO enraged.

A fundy man down the street tried to tell me how to raise a daughter and I went off and pointed to his sharp clothes and shiny shoes. I said, "you men look so nice but you want your women to look so awful!" The Duggar girls are a great example. The guys get to have their own businesses, too, but poor Jana can't sell a tomato from her garden? Inequality all around.

Ashleigh said...

I feel sorry for her Jim bob and michelle should be charged with child abuse for damaging her brain lying about the world etc etc

Willow said...

Lawson Bates went with Medicorps organization, as did other Bates and Duggars, to help with disaster relief. Lawson and Nathan have done this many times.

Jenny Wren said...

Willow, that makes sense that the Duggars and the Bates are volunteering with an organization. Otherwise, you just can't decide let's help out and hop on a plane and go there to help out on your own. It's great that they are helping out but sometimes they should keep some charitable acts quiet.

Arbutus said...

It’s so sad the Duggar kids never received a solid education. Jim Bob & Michelle two of the most selfish & greedy people who hide behind Christianity. These two do not emote Christianity. It appears their pseudo religion smacks of a Cult. The women in this Cult have no voice & have no choice they are repressed it’s just so sad & disgusting.

Bee said...

Mia, I hope you let that funny guy verbally have it.

Aunt Bea said...

From what I understood, the Duggars and Bates flew down to the Bahamas NOT with a credible outfit. They are 'fringe' people, who do not have proper disaster training and will only get in the way of real professionally trained disaster relief personnel and organizations. They flew down in the Duggar private plane with MEDICCORPS...not Medicorps, a real outfit. Their name is similar to the real organization to confuse donors with contributions. Jana has no skills to speak of and I'm sure is improperly dressed in her flip flops for disaster relief. They might mean well but will only get in the way. This is not a time to preach to these people, just help them with corporal needs..shelter, water, food, medicine and clothing.

Mia said...

You know it!

jac&jil said...


Aunt Bea, thanks for clarifying for everyone the Duggar and Bates boys "humanitarian mission" to the Bahamas. I'm sure they weren't asked to go to the Bahamas but just went there on their own. It looked to me like it was more for a photo op than to do actual relief work. Aunt Bea is right when she says they will only get in the way. On the news this morning they were showing how they were evacuating the injured via helicopter to Nassau for medical treatment. The helicopters were staffed with trained personnel who know how to deal with medical emergencies. Their name MEDIC CORPS is so close to the legitimate organization, people might think they are donating to the them and end up donating to the Duggar and Bates site.

I'm sure when they boys return to the to the states (if they haven't already), they will tell about how much work they did and souls they saved. Of all the people that NBC News talked to, I still can't figure out how Lawson Bates ended up on national tv.

Bee said...

Re the Duggar daughters clearly it’s children raising children. Sad.

Arbutus said...

Of the elder Duggar daughters it is only Jinger that I believe will be the most successful. Geographically she has distanced herself. Living in always progressive CA she may wake up & smell the roses realizing her parents stupidity of raising children was an epic failure. I hope that Jinger & Jeremy will choose to avoid the practice of continual pregnancy.

Beyond said...

Aunt Bea... loved the comment re Jana showing up in flip flops to help with disaster relief in the Bahama’s it’s so true & so inappropriate.

Bee said...

The Duggar’s & Bates few to the Bahamas for attention & to film for their reality series. On the part specifically of the Duggar’s there is zero Christianity & empathy for the citizens of the Bahamas. Through this trip it is the mission of both the Duggar’s & Bates to gain additional $$$$. Both TLC & UP pay the Duggar’s & Bates for their reality series yet on their websites & blogs they continue to solicit or rather BEG for money. Sadly some people will fall for their disgusting ploy. However we at this blog WILL NOT!!

Size said...

Lawson Bates mediocre singer. Other than trimming trees Lawson & his brothers do not have regular jobs. I don’t see Lawson & his brothers interested to court as OMG heaven forbid if they dated. So ridiculous. It appears Lawson & his brothers have a permanent seat on the sofa of their parents home.

Size said...

What ever happened to the Cult leader Gothard worshiped by the Duggar’s & the Bates? Gothard is the epitome of a CREEP!!!!!

Size said...

Without doing the research or interested in doing the research, through blind ignorance the Duggar’s choose to believe the Catholic faith is a travesty & believe they are chosen to separate the Catholics from their faith YET the Duggar’s choose to believe & live in a Cult mindset. It’s just NUTS! & WRONG!! I am Catholic & insulted by the ignorant Duggar’s.

Arbutus said...

Definitely not a humanitarian mission but a self absorbed & attention seeking mission by both the Duggar’s & the Bates.

Size said...

It would be great if Jeremy would decide to encourage Jinger to further her education such as enrolling in photography school. After all Jeremy is college educated. It would be great if Derick would do the same for Jill encouraging her to pursue further education by choosing a career other than that of a midwife. Perhaps in general Jill finally earning a GED???

Size said...

Seriously is Jana really courting?

Arbutus said...

One of the first signs of a Cult is to isolate people. Obviously from the beginning Jim Bob & Michelle have chosen to isolate their kids meaning Gothard minimal education, advising their daughters marriage & continual pregnancy is their only option. Discouraging further education for all of the Duggar kids. Jim Bob controlling the marriages of his married kids. Jim Bob & Michelle refusing to acknowledge the crime Josh committed against his sisters just despicable, cruel & ignorant.

Angela said...

Doesnt Zack and Trace Work for the Sheriff Department?

Thats a real Job.

Bates Fan said...

Re: Bates brothers & courtships. We already know Nathan crashed & burned on his first attempt to court. There were some photos circulating of Trace standing next to a young lady, both looking happy. Lawson seems dedicated only to his music and not interested in a relationship anytime soon. And of course we all know the rumours about him & Jana possibly getting together. Maybe she's already turned him down. I just hope she finds a Prince Charming to rescue her from Duggarville.

Mickey2942 said...

https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/counting-on-fans-might-be-a-little-sad-when-jana-duggar-announces-a-courtship.html/

Maybe Jana has finally been allowed to leave, after all, no more babies at home. Either that, or this was the only thing that saved the show from going off the rails.

Mickey2942 said...

Jeremy is just a slicker version of JB. He wants a wife who belongs to him. Women who have education, actually have a choice. They are not dependent on a man for support. It creates a subtle change in a marital relationship. I doubt Jeremy wants that.

Jenny Wren said...

Aunt Bea, thanks for clarifying that the organization the Duggars are/were with in the Bahamas is not a credible group. I highly suspected that this is the case. I realize that the Duggars who went to the Bahamas have no medical training. I thought if they went there it was only a photo op and/or they did light weight things like helping out, unpacking and distributing supplies and food and bottled water. They do not have the qualifications to do heavy duty relief assistance.

Ellie On a Roll said...

Seriously, one thing that annoys me about Jill is that she makes the weirdest faces when she takes selfies. I actually cringe when I look at her in these photos. At least her mouth has been shut in the past few photos.

MEDICCORPS IS A DUGGAR BUSINESS said...

MEDICCORPS (ACRONYM for Medical Evacuation Disaster Intervention Corps) is a Duggar business!!!

PO Box 7777 Springdale, AR 72766 USA
267-733-7355
https://mediccorps.org/contact-us

Here is the info (you will see that John David Duggar is the Registered Agent... and he and Nathan Bates along with ESLI GOLLAPALLI are the incorporators.....
https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/corps/search_corps.php?DETAIL=518251&corp_type_id=&corp_name=Medical+Evacuation+Disaster+Intervention+Corps&agent_search=&agent_city=&agent_state=&filing_number=&cmd=

https://mediccorps.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/MEDIC-Corps-Hurricane-Dorian-Press-Release-Final-9-2-2019.pdf

MEDIC CHOPPERS LLC IS STILL ANOTHER JOHN DAVID DUGGAR BUSINESS said...



Company Name: MEDIC CHOPPERS LLC
File Number: 811189055
Filing State: Arkansas (AR)
Filing Status: Good Standing
Filing Date: January 2, 2019
Company Age: 8 Months
Registered Agent:
John David Duggar
2871 Chapman Ave
Springdale, AR 72762

14 Corporations for Duggars in AR said...

MORE DUGGAR CORPORATIONS AND WHEN THEY FILED AS A CORPORATION Registered agent is shown

ARBOR ACRES GROUP LLC is Jana Duggar filed 4/11/2019
BUILD MASTER CONSTRUCTION LLC is Jason Duggar filed 10/12/2018
COMMERCIAL SPACE, LLC Jeremiah Duggar filed 5/30/2019
DUGGAR AVIATION, LLC Jim Bob filed 6/3/2013
DUGGAR PROCESSING LLC James R Duggar* REVOKED filed 05/01/2015
DUGGAR PROPERTIES LLC JAMES R DUGGAR* filed 6/05/2014
HAPPY HEARTS Deanna Duggar filed 07/02/2018
MAD FAMILY INC filed Jim Bob Duggar 03/06/2013
MEDIC CHOPPERS LLC John David Duggar 01/02/2019
MEDICAL EVACUATION DISASTER INTERVENTION CORPS LLC John David Duggar 12/31/2018
MILAGRO DESIGNS LLC Josiah Duggar filed 05/13/2019
MT KESSLER RV RESORT LLC James Robert Duggar* 10/12/2018
SAVE-N-GO, INC. James R. Duggar Revoked 01/22/1988
WAREHOUSE SPACE, LLC James Duggar * 05/23/2019

*James Robert Duggar seems to be "Jim Bob". His dad was Jim Lee “J.L.” Duggar who passed in 2009.

MAD FAMILY INC said...

MAD FAMILY INC (one of the Duggar's corporations)well, M.A.D. are Michelle's initials!

Wouldn't that have made a pretty drop necklace?

Size said...

Is that creep Gothard still living?

Bee said...

With all of the tremendous disaster & destruction in the Bahamas it would really be a dumb decision to risk injury showing up to help wearing flip flops. Geez!!

Arbutus said...

We are clearly aware neither the Duggar’s or Bates would choose to learn disaster relief training. Through Devine intervention & delusion they believe they are prepared. For these 2 families ignorance is bliss.

Bee said...

The Duggar parents pouring God on everything is a cop out meaning using God as the third parent. It doesn’t work.

Gamma said...

Mickey your point re educated women is spot on. Re Jeremy I believe you are correct in that an educated wife wouldn’t be a good fit for him.

Bee said...

The fundie way in which the Bates brothers were raised with the exception of Zach, probably inhibits these boys from a desire to court or perhaps they are just comfortable with their parents giving them free housing or perhaps they are just lazy..

Bee said...

Jenny, So while the Duggar’s & Bates are in the Bahamas “helping” with relief are they also on the mission to separate Catholics from their faith? I sincerely hope they are not that insensitive or cruel..

laura said...

Im not a books fan but I dont know about jeremy being just like him bob about the control thing. She seems genuinely happy. Jeremy is just really in love with himself. I think he may end up doing something completely different than the pastor thing in the future.
Now they have moved to LA. Does anyone know the actual city they moved to?
I have lived in orange county most of my life and this whole area(la included) isnt really a haven for religious fanatics unless youre scientologist and there are a bunch of mormons.
There just isnt a strong fundie base here. Him bob would have a heart attack with his Nike crap. Jinger will see and experience so much here. I used to get made fun of for being from California when I was attending college in ohio, people were SO different in a lot of ways, the attitudes, how they spoke, food preferences, etc. She is experiencing a whole different way of life here.
It doesnt seem like jeremy holds her back.
It seems more like she has very simple aspirations in life. Be a wife. Be a mother.
Stay within her safe space but wear sleeveless shirts and go to museums...

Bee said...

The word credible will never be used in the same sentence with the Duggar’s.

Jenny Wren said...

Bee, I don't know if they are there to preach. They could be. I have been hearing news reports that it's total hell in the Bahamas and it's uninhabitable. I wouldn't be surprised if Bahamian officials and real relief personal told the Duggars to go back home. It's going to take years for Bahamians to recover. They really need our prayers.

Willow said...

I guess what I want to say is I am not so sure why everyone is so critical of them for volunteering with disaster relief. Not the same as being a missionary. Several of them do have some training and experience. I could go in detail but you all probably know what I know. As far as making corporations, why not Especially if they are in their own names and not Jim Bob's. Some of the Bates family have real "outside" jobs. I think it is harder for the Duggar offspring to manage that, but it looks like some of them actually are working. I want to thank whoever sent in the business listings. Love that. I didn't see a business for Joe, but maybe he is selling real estate. I will see if I can look up whether he is listed as a realtor anywhere. Anyway, I think some of the "kids" could be in it for business or religious purposes, but I am willing to think some of them may just want to help.

WAIT JUST A MINUTE!!!! said...

In the Duggars list of corporations (above) Josiah Duggar owns MILAGRO DESIGNS LLC. In Spanish, the word milagro means miracle.

As part of a religious ritual milagros can be offered to a symbol of a SAINT as a reminder of a petitioner's particular need, or in gratitude for a prayer answered. They are used to assist in focusing attention towards a specific ailment, based on the type of charm used. .... a milagro of a body part, such as a leg, might be used as part of a prayer for the improvement of a leg; or it might refer to a concept such as travel. .... Milagros are also carried for protection and GOOD LUCK.


Tain said...

RE: Wait just a minute

Baptists don't have symbols of saints. And believing in 'luck' and protection from a symbol? Interesting

Willow said...

Milagro is the middle name of Josiah's wife, Lauren. I am curious what "designs" he is doing. Very interesting.

Unknown said...

Not sure if you all have seen that Carlin Bates is pregnant.......16 weeks. That wound mean that she most likely got pregnant on her honeymoon or very close to it. She also has the same blood clotting disorder as Erin. It makes me sad that these girls are raised to be brood mares essentially. These young couples never get much time together to bond as a married couple before they start having babies.

double bubble said...

Wait just a minute, I think Lauren Duggar's middle name is Milagro.

Ashleigh said...

I believe the Duggar kids are lazy, they are not grounded in the real world. They have been taught to blindly obey that’s it. They have never had to be accountable or work hard for anything in there lives. They are not a family they are a cult.

Jenny Wren said...

The Duggars have confirmed on their Facebook page that James and Jason are transporting supplies which are flown in. It's good they are working with organizations and not trying to do something on their own.

Arbutus said...

OMG Carlin Bates is pregnant Geez she just got married. Agree these women are raised to become brood mares. So sad these young women both Duggar’s & Bates with a great education could have been so much more. The Duggar’s & Bates definitely do not promote or embrace modern & independent women. They are taught to adore their spouses & to always without question be available regardless of the mood or circumstances. These career of these women is to cook, clean & crank out as many babies as possible. How Boring!! The Duggar’s & Bates send women sprinting back to the early 20th century. I am surprised the young married Duggar & Bates women do not walk 7 paces behind their spouses. It’s disgusting.

Re the next series of “Counting On”
Not sure if I will subject my brain to “Dumb Down” & watch yet another episode of stupid courting, weddings, & continual pregnancies because that’s all the Duggar’s have. The creativity of TLC is Absent!!!

Bee said...

Soon after her wedding Josie Bates also became pregnant.

Size said...

Yes blind obedience is dangerous especially now with so much violence in our country. The Duggar & Bates marries kids just go their merry way thinking or not thinking the world does not apply to them their Cult teaches that they live in this world but are not of this world. When a woman becomes remnant It’s so stupid to ditch pre natal care it’s also selfish because in doing so these fundie women are not considering the care of their unborn child. It’s difficult to overcome brainwashing it takes professional counseling & is often a laborious process. We are not aware of what goes on behind the scenes of these 2 reality programs. I am convinced Jim Bob & Gil control the lives of their married kids.

Bee said...

Creepy Bill Gothard is age 84 still living in Illinois.

Willow said...

Jill, Joy, Kendra, Whitney, Josie and Carlin, to my recollection, just for fun, had, or are having, honeymoon babies or very close to it. I can't remember about Alyssa, does anyone remember about her? I think Erin might have been pregnant that soon also, but because of her miscarriages, I just can't say for sure. Lauren D's first pregnancy miscarriage doesn't seem to be honeymoon baby. Tori Bates had Kade 11 months after her wedding but I believe he was a week or two early so probably he was due just shy of a year. Fun facts. Guess I was a little bored this morning, lol.

Charlotte said...

This makes me feel sad for Michaella & her infertility issues. She's the oldest Bates daughter and it looks like all of her married sisters have honeymoon babies (or babies conceived soon after the wedding). It seems like such a big competition for these girls -- who can pop out a baby the quickest. I've been getting updated on episodes of the Bateses' show on Amazon Prime's UPtv channel but now it's just the same old courtship, engagement, wedding, gender reveal parties, ultrasounds, contractions & screaming newborns one right after another. Carlin seems to be holding up that baby pic like a gold medal. In my opinion, she is the most annoying, bossy one of the bunch.

Arbutus said...

I’ve noticed it appears the Duggar’s & Bates married kids seem to be in a competition as to who will crank out the biggest number of kids. This is disturbing. A few of these young women appear to have adopted the mindset of Michelle Duggar of loving newborns only until they reach the age of a toddler then ignore the child. Having children just to populate the Earth is disturbing & in a way cruel.

Ber said...

Erin is pregnant with 4th child, a girl.

Gamma said...

Anna Duggar is pregnant with #6. How in the world can Anna want to be with Josh? Long ago she should have divorced him. He’s addicted to porn & he’s a cheater. Once a cheater always a cheater. Where is Anna’s self esteem? Where is her self respect? If Josh were to again cheat would Anna continue to forgive & stay with him? Surely Anna’s intuition will always question Josh. I believe Anna’s inner voice has trust issues how could it not...

Bee said...

Re Anna... Perhaps Anna’s inner voice will always doubt or as a distant bell ring a warning of beware about Josh...

Gamma said...

Charlotte, definitely agree that Carlen is the most annoying Bates daughter. Carlen is absent of a filter, manners, social situations & she’s extremely disruptive.

Beyond said...

Carlen Bates & Jill Dillard similar personalities both flounder socially cut from the same cloth & are absent of social etiquette. Also behave in a goofy manner.

Bee said...

I too feel sad for Michaella. Of the Bates older daughters Michaella is the one in which I believe is the most intelligent. She exhibits manners, socially aware, has a filter, is mature, creative & kind. I hope the Bates parents will not shun Michaella because she hasn’t cranked out a few kids. Because it would be the mindset of Gil & Kelly to behave in that way. Fertility issues can play havoc with ones mind. It’s a difficult process in which to go through. Support of a spouse which Michaella has in Brandon is crucial as well as support of family which I question especially from Michaella’s married sisters.

Size said...

Each time Michaella learns about the pregnancy of a sibling she is always pleased, supportive & loving. With fertility issues it must be difficult for her. I admire Michaella’s pulchritude.

Size said...

Re Carlen Bates behavior... obnoxious, caustic, entitled, immature, no it all, obstreperous, interrupts conversation, zero manners, limited intelligence & desperate for constant attention.

Bee said...

As I recall Gothard was sued & in court over allegations of inappropriate abuse with young females. Does anyone know the results of the court case or if the case went to trial? If a trial occurred hopefully Gothard was found guilty sentenced & incarcerated.

Size said...

If Derek is ignoring Jill perhaps although too late he’s realized that he’s made a huge mistake marrying Jill. During his college years he probably dated & could have met & married a woman who was educated & intelligent.

Gamma said...

Does anyone know if Josh Duggar has a real job or is he just sitting in the Duggar compound occasionally helping his Dad. This guy exudes Loser. He had a great job in DC but because of porn messed up & was fired. Josh’s brothers especially John David appear to have little or no interaction with him. Josh will always be the STAIN on the name of his family.

DeeLee said...

Derick Dillard is a student at the Univ Arkansas School of Law. Jim Bob must be reeling because Univ of Arkansas is not a religious school. Oh my what must Derick be subjected too??? Jim Bob barely graduated HS yet he fools himself into believing he’s all knowing. NOT!!

Linda said...

IIRC the case against Gothard never went to trial due to errors by the plaintiffs' attorney. BTW you can't be incarcerated from a civil trial.

DeeLee said...

Linda, re Gothard thanks for the update & clarification. It’s too bad that Gothard cannot be incarcerated he’s the essence of a horrible cult leader Creep. It’s also too bad that the Duggar’s & Bates fell for Gothard’s moronic Cult as the end result was clearly the damage inflicted upon their children & the nonsensical rules which obviously are a failure.

Bee said...

Carlin Bates is the least mature of the married Bates daughters.

Ellie On a Roll said...

Dear Lord. In Anna’s glowing birthday tribute to Mechelle, she states that the “family’” now calls (Michelle) “Lolli”!!
Cringe worthy.

Margie said...

Several people have mentioned the Duggar & Bates broodmares as well as Michaella with her fertility issues. Michealla has been extremely supportive of these sisters & friends, but I know (from a bit of experience) that it stings a little each there's an announcement. It is wonderful to see how her tender-hearted her rock of support is. Brandon looks like a good husband. These two would be great parents. Maybe they'll get a baby -- medical miracle or adoption.


in the Bates competition, I think Erin gets the prize. If you add on the first 3 miscarried pregnancies, Baby Girl Paine will be #7 for her & Chad.

Beyond said...

Ellie, Michelle’s new pet name “Lollie”
Is this new name followed by “pop”? Each time Anna speaks she demonstrates her lack of intelligence.

Jenny Wren said...

Story about Chick-fil-A feeding volunteers in the Bahamas with at least one Duggar in the photo. https://www.news4jax.com/weather/hurricane-dorian/how-to-get-fresh-chick-fil-a-to-the-abaco-islands?fbclid=IwAR2ZZaWgvtcXRJQj6NwqZUpjdcqd4aZmnGP6ULjW6C7UVmnTKeUp_7Fp6V8

It will be interesting to see if TLC has a crew down in the Bahamas filming and documenting what the Duggars are doing and if it will be included on the show.

DeeLee said...

Each time Erin Paine gives birth she appears to age. Currently Erin appears as if she’s in her 40’s.

Ellie On a Roll said...

Sounds like the Duggar and Bates young adults the went to The Bahamas as medical volunteers actually stayed in a hotel with AC and they asked for Chick-fil- A be delivered via a plane coming to the island. Seriously? It never ceases to amaze me how oblivious and selfish these Gothard followers truly are. Another thing that doesn’t make sense is why 12 people went on two planes when in reality the could have loaded those planes with supplies and food for the victims of the storm. Something doesn’t smell very “Godly” in this situation.

DeeLee said...

Re the Bates daughters.. So I guess Katie Bates age 18 will be next to marry followed by a pregnancy.

Bee said...

Well the Duggar’s & Bates while traveling regardless of the destination will never allow themselves to be minus comfort specific to lodging & meals.

Mickey2942 said...

They don't have "medical training". And they are probably using up valuable resources and space for their own glorification. No doubt, they need footage for the "show".

Ugh.

Arbutus said...

John David appears to be the Duggar kid with some sense. JD was very upset & angry when he learned about Josh’s crime against his sisters. JD openly voiced that he would never again trust or have the same opinion about Josh. I believe today JD is holding true to his decision. Eventually I hope that JD & Abbie will move far away from the Duggar compound.

Bee said...

After a Duggar kids wedding the couples honeymoon in Europe I am sure paid for by TLC. After a Bates kids wedding the couples honeymoon in the USA Perhaps UP doesn’t want to pay for an expensive European honeymoon??

DeeLee said...

OMG the Duggar’s have never been “Godly”. Jim Bob & Michelle have chosen to use God as a reason to raise & keep their kids in line. I’ve never believed they behaved as Christians especially Jim Bob as often on camera he’s alluded to making off color comments specific to one of his kids wedding night. I am convinced Jim Bob has a dark side that is similar to his son Josh. Jim Bob controls his kids through pseudo & creepy Gothard rules that imprison ones mind.

DeeLee said...

When Josh married Anna his Best Man was brother John David. When JD married Abbie absent from the church alter & as Best Man was Josh.

Size said...

Mickey, OMG not a surprise Duggar’s using resources for their own selfish & entitled reasons is cruel & disgusting. Jim Bob & Josh gives me the creeps. Both always appear to have a film of dirt around them.

Bee said...

During college years Derrick was a member of a fraternity. I am sure the frat had many parties & many college girls attended. During college Derrick probably dated. At one time he was his colleges mascot. He’s no innocent.

Ellie On a Roll said...

I don’t know about you, but I’m getting sick of looking at all these fundie women (cough Duggars and Bates) grabbing at their lower stomach and groin area ??? Apparently all photos from the time the pee dries on the pregnancy test until they pop those blessings out require a stomach groin hand placement. Very immodest and creepy. And why must we be bombarded with 1,000 pregnancy photos??? It’s like being forced to look through 100’s of photos from some distant relative or friend. 1 or 2 is enough already!!!

Stella said...

Re: Bee

I’m surprised someone from Dillweed’s college years fraternity or dating hasn’t surfaced yet. Someone has to know someone from that college during his “frat years”. Maybe some photos will surface?

sandi said...

Carlin Bates went to the Caribbean for her honeymoon.I think she's the only Bates that ever needed a passport for one.I'm guessing UPtv didn't pay for that,though

Marley said...

Funniest “theory” I read about the Dullard’s. That Dillweed is working as a delivery man for Grubhub and driving around, delivering food with Jill and the boys in the car! I could 100% see Derek doing this.

The other thing I read that I’m surprised someone hasn’t said re: Jana being 29, single and living at home. Jana: failure to launch. Heck that would be a bunch of the Duggar boys if you think about it.

Saskgal said...

I would have thought Michael & Brandon would be exploring adoption by now. However, I then realized I’ve never heard any of the Bates express any feelings about adoption. Several of the Duggar’s have stated they have “a heart for adoption”. Jessa and Ben were very vocal about their desire to adopt. It makes me wonder if the Bates don’t support adoption. Has anyone seen anything regarding the Bates and their views on adoption?

Linda said...

Erin went to Ireland for her honeymoon.

sandi said...

I don't think Kelly Bates likes adoption.Gothard/ATI are not for it.Something about the 'sins of the fathers' being visited on their children.And Michaela's husb. works for ATI.
It appears Kelly even had Whitney,who was adopted,reconcile with her birth parents.I think that's what she and Zach's 2nd wedding was all about.From what I understand,Whitney's birth parents were invited,and her adoptive parents were not.Someone correct me if I'm wrong,thx

Give me a break said...

Jill Dullard has the most boring life. She posts photos of it all the time. I mean seriously.
Examples:
Jill has groceries delivered to her car= post
Her boys go in home office to talk to daddy = pictures and post
They go to church= pictures and post
Dead battery and car won’t start =photos and post
Date night in a car=photos and post
Thrift store shopping = photos and post
Visit the public library =pictures and post
Son watches video on computer= photos
Drive the car over bridge= photo
Received clothes ordered online= post and photos
Matching T-shirt with hubby= photo
Made a loaf of bread=photos and pos
Made brownies =post and photos

For crying out loud!!! Jill you have an ordinary life!!!!!!! It’s not like you’re famous or US royalty. Move on and find some friends and hobbies. I’m embarrassed for you.






Elsa said...

I’m secretly happy that Jessa-blessa isn’t pregnant while the other 5 Duggar are expecting. LOL This way it’s not “all about Jessa” 24/7.

Gamma said...

Saskgal, not for one second do I believe the Duggar’s have a heart for adoption nor do Ben & Jessa. It all a ruse to make good TV. Again the Duggar’s FOOL NO ONE!!

Bee said...

Re Kelly Bates sadly no benevolence for children needing adoption. Not Christian behavior more so creepy Gothard behavior. It was never Kelly’s business to force Whitney re the situation about the adoptive parents. Not impressed with Kelly Bates who dresses as a hot mess.

Ellie said...

I’m calling it. Jinger is expecting.

Bee said...

Oh God I hope Jinger isn’t pregnant.

DeeLee said...

Also applies to a bunch of the Bates boys failure to launch as well.

Size said...

With all of the activity Derrick Dillard was involved during his college years yet he chose to dumb down when he married Jill. It’s just perplexing.

Ellie On a Roll said...

The fake Duggar and Bates medical missionaries are knee deep in a scandal soon to come out. Apparently they brought their handguns, badges and some handcuffs with them to the Bahamas. They also treated a number of people, one a 70 year old badly. They apparently were doing things and flying into places they weren’t granted permission to go. And they were stupid enough to post photos that will be used as evidence. Apparently Laura M has quickly disabled her Instagram this evening. This scandal could bring them down.

Aimee said...

If I am not mistaken Kelly Bates has sisters who are adopted. Since her family helps with the weddings, we see her mother on the show - I would assume she would be open to adoption for her children.

Aunt Bea said...

It's obvious that Kelly Bates' mother is not part of their belief system. Neither are Gil's parents and his brother and sister. Kelly's mother adopted those girls but we really never heard Kelly speak about what she thought of that decision in regards to HER no-adopt opinion and the 'sins of their fathers' issue. Gil has never spoken about this either to my knowledge. I think Kelly and Gil do not support this decision but are respectful to her mother outwardly for this and they most likely treat the adopted sisters appropriately. I bet inside though, they condemn this action. They have a bit more common sense as to their public speaking on issues than the Duggar parents do. All made of the same cloth.

Lizzyb said...

While Jinger and Jeremy are still my favorite couple, I've stopped looking at their Instagram accounts. It's just one advertisement after another. When people wonder how he's in school and she doesn't work and how do they live so nicely in expensive L.A. Area- it's the product placement. I read an article that some people make over 10k per month posting photos hawking various products. Every photo that Felicity is in is now an advertisement for a restaurant, toy or clothing. Also- Jeremy is quite full of himself. I believe he thinks he's a big celeb.

Bee said...

So Derrick working for Grubhub can’t do the job by himself but requires the presence of Jill & the 2 boys? Geez so needy & co-dependent. Not healthy.

Bee said...

During college why didn’t Jeremy find an educated girl to marry??

JenTru said...

Amy Duggar's milk bath maternity shoot.. for two seconds I thought she was Joy Anna! Have never noticed the resemblance before

https://popculture.com/reality-tv/2019/09/16/amy-duggar-poses-bathtub-stunning-maternity-photoshoot/

Gail Howard said...

Because he was too immature, Jinger could get him publicity and he can control her. She has no experience and doesn't know any different. Plus the TLC money.

Aunt Bea said...

Jeremy, IMO, didn't look for a wife in college because he wasn't interested in marriage at all. He was a party guy and wanted his freedom to date in the normal sense of the word. He also was too in to himself, I believe, and perhaps the women he 'fancied' didn't go for that very much. He found the perfect little wifey in Jinger, a wife who will publicly adore him. She is pathetic at this point with her silly posts about him. Jinger feeds Jeremy's ego.

muffin said...

Lizzyb, Jeremy and Jinger are full of themselves these days. It's pretentious and a bit nauseating, frankly. Jeremy just needs to be a student and Jinger needs to find another hobby besides dressing up and drinking coffee, geez, so vain.

Lisa said...

LOL I heard that The New Yorker magazine had an editorial or article on the Duggar’s Bahama debacle! Yep, they must be in trouble now. Notice the crickets from Jimboob and Mechelle???

Aimee said...

I think Jinger has used Jeremy just as much as he has used her. He was her ticket to freedom from her family. He was from far away, his family is classy and cultured (things I think she has always admired), and he didn't live anywhere near Arkansas. She got to go do the Texas cowgirl thing for a while, had a little house, had a baby, and now she's drinking coffee in California. She does little or nothing for work other than Social Media (easy, minutes a day) and the occasional filming which she has been doing basically her whole life so also probably very easy for her. I think she has made quite the nice little life for herself. Plus I think she enjoys popping in once or twice a year and everyone at the Main House cheering her arrival. Then she dashes out back to the land of endless day dates again

DeeLee said...

Ellie, just read the article from the New Yorker about the Duggar’s & Bates in the Bahamas. Some of the Duggar’s took things without asking. John David behaved belligerently. The guy who wrote the article stated several Duggar’s with weapons & handcuffs. The Duggar’s went into an AC room & would not permit a 70 year old woman access. This ruse about the Duggar’s & Bates always pouring God on everything & touting Christianity is a ruse & a lie & its all to stay on TV & be paid. After learning about this latest incident in the Bahamas I’ve decided I will boycott the Duggar’s & Bates on TV it’s not worth my time. Will spend time doing other things that are interesting or volunteering.

Bee said...

The same behavior also applies to Derrick Dillard.

Size said...

Tain, Most Baptist’s that I know (I am a former Baptist) do not behave as the Duggar’s & Bates form of Baptist faith which is basically Gothard Baptist. The Baptist’s that I know do not control the way women dress. They do not control people choosing to date vs courting with chaperones or arranged marriages. All of the stupid rules the Duggar’s & Bates embraced is creepy Gothard driven.

Arbutus said...

BTW the internet is full of info about the deception of the Duggar’s. Many of the Duggar’s reality series were scripted & staged. Case in point.. At the pseudo used car lot was when Jinger supposedly sold a car. Later it was determined that TLC paid a guy to pretend buying a car from Jinger. The ruse & games the Duggar’s play simply to remain on TV screams of desperation. They have sold their souls for $$$. It’s never been about Christianity.

Mickey2942 said...

At least he has a job. And going to law school. That makes him 100x better than stay at home next to Jessa's skirts, Ben.

Bee said...

So Ben Seewald is in college good for him. Perhaps it was Derrick & Jeremy both college grads who inspired Ben to continue his education & earn a degree..

Gamma said...

Thurs night 09/19 on UP channel another season of Bringing up Bates began & sigh yet another boring gender reveal this time of Josie & husband Kellen’s baby which we already knew that Josie gave birth to a daughter named Willow Kristi.

Bee said...

One more thing during the Thurs night new season of Bringing up Bates not a surprise that Carlin as usual & loudly tried to make the gender reveal of her sister Josie all about her. So annoying.

UPtv Fan said...

Actions have consequences, Carlin (aka Jessa in the Bates family). Now that Carlin is "expecting", maybe someone else will ruin her special pregnancy moments. What first clued me into Carlin's lack of social skills was her loudly reminding Erin in a public place that Erin would have been the one delivering the first Bates grandchild in a few days if she hadn't miscarried. It's hard enough for a woman who's miscarried to plan a baby shower for her sister-in-law's first baby. She doesn't need to be reminded -- especially in public.

Ellie On a Roll said...

I could only stomach about 15 minutes of BUB last night. It’s so repetitive and scripted it’s nauseating. The whole Love Day activities with the weird costumes was cringeworthy.

colen said...

DM has an article on the upcoming season, so no one has to watch.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-7483447/Jessa-Anna-Joy-Anna-Kendra-Lauren-Abbie-Duggar-pose-six-way-maternity-shoot.html

Alexa said...

During this seasons preview, seeing the tearful exchange between Jinger and Mechelle when questioned about Jinger wearing pants speaks volumes!!! LOL Imagine the fallout when Michelle and Jimbob see the OnRadar photos of Jinger in short shorts!!! Scandalous!!!!

Bee said...

Mickey, agree glad Derrick has a job but why drag Jill & the boys along when they could be doing other activity vs sitting around in a car...

Jenny Wren said...

DeeLee, I highly suspected that this whole Duggars helping out in the Bahamas story is all a hoax. They could just pretend they are doing this and doing that. Unless there are credible witnesses who can vouch for what they are doing, their so called humanitarian activities are suspect. I also am not surprised when Ellie On a Roll said that the Duggars have gone to places in the Bahamas that they weren't supposed to go. I am surprised that Bahamian officials haven't ordered the Duggars to leave or threatened to arrest them.

Aunt Bea said...

What? Does Derick have Jill and the boys ride around with him in the car when he's working delivering food to customers? I would think his employer would object to that. Why haven't they? I'm not very familiar with Hub Grub but I think it's an order food and it's delivered to you company? He's on company time and I don't think they would like the liability of an employee's family with him at work. Why do the Dillards do such strange things? Those children need to be at home IN BED.

Gamma said...

Carlin is a jerk, lacks a filter & especially intelligence she’s desperate for attention. The upcoming episode of BUB will feature Carlin shopping for a wedding dress. Yuck. I got one all season will boycott BUB.

Beyond said...

Would love to see law enforcement make the Duggar’s in the Bahamas get arrested & take them down a few pegs.

Mickey2942 said...

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-7486719/Josiah-Lauren-Duggar-slammed-tacky-sharing-3-250-baby-registry-fans.html

I guess "Buy used, and save the difference" only applies when JB is "buying" anything.

This out and out "money grab" is beyond tacky. Instagram, "buy me stuff" is seriously wrong.

Mickey2942 said...

Ben, doing online courses, so he is still next to Jessa, is hardly "going to college".

Curious Yellow said...

Oh, my. They filmed some of Grandma Duggars service. Did Jim Bob work a deal where TLC paid for the funeral in exchange for filming it?

Marites H. said...

The Dillards are such a happy family have to be together 24/7. Even if it means tagging along with Derrick to work. Being inside the car keeps the boys in a confined space so they can't get into mischief. With Jill being there as well, she can keep a watchful eye on the husband she says she trusts. Bringing his family to work cuts down Derrick's chances of meeting a flirtatious yet intelligent woman.

DeeLee said...

I never believed the comment from Jim Bob stating “buy used & save the difference”. One should never buy used shoes, hats, undergarments, & any items related to teeth.

Size said...

Jill’s constant needy behavior around Derrick is stifling & co dependent. Eventually Derrick may become bored & irritated with Jill’s behavior because other than the 2 boys Jill has nothing going on within her pathetic life. If Jill were educated perhaps she would find an interesting hobby or volunteer with some organization. I am still amazed that Derrick actually finds Jill interesting it’s an enigma.

DeeLee said...

Frankly I just don’t see longevity in the marriage of Derrick & Jill.

Jenny Wren said...

Beyond, some things come to mind as I hear reports of the Duggar's activities in the Bahamas. One, the Bahamas is formerly a British colony and is an independent Commonwealth realm. In order to enter the Bahamas, Americans have to have a valid passport and go through customs. If reports are true that the Duggars have guns with them, one would have to question as to whether the Duggars even went through customs and had passports stamped when they landed in the Bahamas. It's also a wonder that Bahamian officials haven't stopped them and asked for passports and proof they went through customs. Bahamians are not allowed to own handguns. In addition, if the Duggars flew their own plane to the Bahamas, how did they get the guns past authorities here in the US? Maybe they got around this by boarding and taking off in the plane on their own property.

Mickey2942 said...

Oh, they will stay together. Just like Josh and Anna. Jill doesn't have enough backbone to actually leave a man, and her parents would never support that.

Derrick may stray, but he won't divorce her. Women are usually the ones who initiate a divorce.

Beyond said...

Eventually most TV programs including reality ones will end. If & when the Counting On series ends & Derrick graduates law school & begin practicing law, I believe he will begin to our grow & move on from Jill. However Jill will remain stagnant as long ago her growth as an adult was stunted.

Gamma said...

Question.. I realize Abbie Duggar is or was a nurse. Does Kendra & Lauren possess any training or skills? Or were Kendra & Lauren simply sitting around the home of their parents waiting to marry & begin having children?

Bee said...

So then Derrick will have the best of both worlds.

Ellie On a Roll said...

Any buddy know if Amy will have a “Dr. Jill, medicine woman style home birth” or will she actually be in care of a medical professional in a safe environment? I have a feeling she’ll head to the hospital, especially since she posted on IG that she went in to be checked due to contractions.

Stella said...

Why doesn’t someone call out Laura Demaise always hanging around the Duggars? Is she getting paid because if I recall she announced getting hired at a decorating job in a different state. So what gives? Laura seems to spend an awful lot of time with Jana. Jana isn’t going to attract many 30 year old eligible men wit Laura hanging out all time. Something just seems off.

Elsa said...

I’m betting the newer Duggar daughter-in-laws are getting the short end of the stick in terms of bridal and baby showers.
I’m pretty sure Jana’s fed up with throwing endless showers for everyone. Jessa is all about herself and her situation. She isn’t about to give anyone else the spotlight. Jill is broke and detached from the compound. Anna is broke, has 5+ kids, pregnant and living off a workshop with her pervert husband. And well Joy, living in a camper, has her hands full with a toddler, construction job could never pull it off on her own. Almost forgot Jinger, the absent daughter. She rarely makes it back for much anymore. So I actually feel bad for the newer daughter-in-laws. (Abbie, Lauren and sweet Kendra)

Wilda said...

I don’t think that either Kendra or Lauren are trained in anything other than housekeeping for their childhood homes if that? Both married in their late teens.

zebracrossing said...

Has anyone researched property in Missouri that the Duggars might own. I have seen evidence of their properties in Arkansas...just wondering if they are planning their own 'show' in Branson!!

Jenny Wren said...

Ellie On a Roll , most likely Amy will have her baby at a hospital. She isn't as conservative as the rest of her family. She's due any time now. I wish her all the best. I bet she can't wait until her son is born. Right now she says she feels like a turtle on its' back every time she tries to sit up.

Size said...

Dr Jill medicine woman just too funny thanks for the laugh.

Bee said...

Who on Earth would pay $$$ to see the Duggar’s perform in Branson MO? What would they do? Their singing is not stellar.

Willow said...

I have been complaining about Laura D for a long time. She is a fame hog IMO. She has other skills and other opportunities and other friends. Yet, her face is always over Jana's shoulder. I used to think she didn't want Jana to get married ahead of her but now I think she is just there for the fame. I don't think she is doing any tutoring etc like Tabitha Paine used to do for the Duggars. She is just a "hanger-on(er)". lol, and likes to call herself a "wedding planner" Remind us of anyone else?

DeeLee said...

Re this Thurs night episode of BUB. Just checked the UP channel & learned the episode is all about Carlin Bates shopping for a wedding dress. Will choose to watch Thurs night football.

Stella said...

Carlin Bates is like nails on a chalkboard. Seriously, how on a Earth did Gil and Kelly Jo raise such a bratty blanket-trained child???

Ellie On a Roll said...

I’m embarrassed for Derek....Jillymuffin and the boys made pumpkin cookies. They took the to Derek’s law school and put them in his locker. What on Earth is she thinking dragging a stroller, two preschoolers and a plate of cookies to a locker at a law school????? Ugh. Maybe she just wanted to snoop through his locker Incase he’s cheating or hiding something from her?

Gamma said...

I think Jill does not trust Derrick as is indicative of this recent behavior. Basically Jill acting out of desperation in an attempt to control Derrick it isn’t working for her.

Ellie On a Roll said...

Jeremy is definitely using Felicity as a prop to get likes and views on his social media accounts. There I said it.

Jana posted a photo of the compound pasture/gravel driveway with the quote something like “ I love to call this place home”. Yep, that girl isn’t going anywhere soon. If there is a suitor on the horizon, he’s going to be moving on the compound or very close and he’ll have to tolerate the Duggar Family bologna. We all better be lowering the old expectation meter down a few notches. Just saying.

Ma & Pa Duggar now have 5 adult children that should be courting and leaving the compound. The failure to launch lineup includes: Jana (29), Jed & Jer (20), Jason (19), and James (18). Although I pity any teenager girl that’s forced to marry into this clan.

Lauren Duggar is the example of what can happen with arranged marriages. She is mentally a child, unskilled and forced to reproduce immediately after her arranged marriage. Responsible for birthing, cooking, cleaning, being readily available, running a whole household at 18-19 years old, Add to that being around the insensitive Duggar clan all day long. Just too much for a teenager to handle. I think that’s why she’s having a mental meltdown about red balloon “baby” Asa.

Laura said...

Take your kids to preschool, bring the pumpkin cookies to them and their classmates. Leave your "best friend" alone with the professional adults.

Size said...

Ok here’s the thing about Jill.. Maybe Jill feels insecure & inadequate around Derrick. I mean he’s college educated & now in law school. What does Jill have she’s barely a midwife & not certified. Does she have a GED? Maybe she’s fearful & could be she thinks she’s out of Derricks league. Maybe Jill reacts by posting everything about her life because she’s bored & other than her 2 boys has no life. Jill’s journey began when her parents chose to limit their daughters in every aspect. Although I don’t like Jill I do feel sorry for her. She just can’t help the immature things she does. Maybe deep down Jill longs for or wishes she was given a better education however if she expressed these thoughts & JB found out she would suffer the consequences from him.

Bee said...

Laura, Agreed. I think Derrick is often embarrassed by Jill’s behavior. If Jill continues to closely monitor every detail of Derrick in law school she may drive him away. Jill isn’t smart enough to realize leave well enough alone.

Beyond said...

When a person is in law school generally after classes study groups are formed as well as friendships. If Derrick is in a study group my guess is women are in the group as well. Often with classmates bonds are formed. We shall see.

Not a Mocker said...

I do feel sorry for Lauren. I think she needs some good therapy or counselling for her grief (and there is nothing wrong with that). I know first hand that you don’t forget the baby you miscarried - no matter how early the miscarriage was - but I feel she is obsessing over it a tad (lot?) more than is healthy. I wish someone close to her would tell her that.
And also, that poor baby that they are having right now. Is she going to grow up under the constant shadow of the first miscarriage?

Size said...

To gain access most lockers include locks with a combination of numbers so at law school it doesn’t make sense that Derrick would give the number combination of his lock to Jill? Why would she need it? She really has no reason to be on the campus.

Bee said...

Nowadays at ages 18 & 19 most young women are in school or working. Today the average American woman delays marriage until after graduating college, working, building a career or sometimes until they are in their 30’s or even 40’s.

Willow said...

Jill is not learning and maturing much. I too feel sorry for her. Remember when she used to pack up lunch and meet up with Derrick when he worked at Wal Mart? She is the same now, although hopefully she is not going to the school every day. One of them is insecure and I am pretty sure it is Jill. She must be lonely as we don't see her with her family much. I think she sees Joy once in awhile but we don't see her with the rest of her "buddy" group, Jenny and James much at all. Something is wrong there as she used to see them a lot. We don't see Jill at the big house lately either, do we? I haven't seen anything and I feel something is off there.

I totally agree with the comments lately about Lauren and Jeremy and Jana. Spot on, imo.

Cheryl Vetter said...

Ellie on a Roll and Size, I was thinking the same- if Jill put cookies in Derick's locker, then she must have had the combination- which is odd to me. And I wonder if this was the first time she ever opened a school locker ;)

Size said...

Cheryl, re that this may have been the 1st Jill may have opened a school locker just too funny & kind of sad as well.

Size said...

In a way it’s odd that both Jm Bob & Michelle actually went to & graduated a regular high school. Michelle was a cheerleader. Not sure if JB was in sports. Yet the purposely denied their kids the HS experience, classes, making friends, sports, marching band, clubs, dances, prom & actual graduation ceremony. I’ve always thought the parents decision was mean & cruel as the current result & behavior of the Duggar kids is naive, immature & socially behind.

Heart in Florida said...

I believe if Derick gave Jill the combination to his locker it's because they can't have 'any secrets' between them. Part of their strange belief system. I find the cookie delivery thing very odd and not behavior that an adult wife would display. Jill needs to send her children to a real school so she has time to take care of her household. Her house is a mess; no excuse when you're home and don't have a job. There are only 2 children; quite manageable. She was never taught OR SHOWN any time management skills or punctuality by her parents. That is their fault.

Molly said...

Why does a law school (college) have lockers? Isn't that a high school/middle school thing? I've never in my life seen or heard of lockers at college.

Sarah said...

The Dillard’s posted their full wedding video {no TLC edit) on Youtube. Skip to 1:01:58 in the video to see the processional starting with the grandmothers.

sandi said...

Jill said she surprised Derick between classes.I don't see where she said she put the cookies in his locker,unless I missed it

Give Me a Break said...

Oh, for crying out loud. So, Lauren Duggar posts on IG about an all natural cosmetics line. If you look at her nose, she has a big booger in her right nostril. Seriously, what is going on with this chick? Yep, nothing screams all natural glamour like a big booger in your nostril for the whole world to see. Unbelievable.

colen said...

Per " Molly said...
Why does a law school (college) have lockers? Isn't that a high school/middle school thing? I've never in my life seen or heard of lockers at college.
9/27/2019 10:27 AM"

I went to a univ. that had lockers in the student center because there were so many commuter students. My mom said her comm. college in the 70s had lockers. When the student center at the univ. was remodeled, the lockers went away.

Bee said...

Why are the Dillard’s posting about their wedding video?

DeeLee said...

On Thurs watched BUB on the UP channel. OMG Carlin engaged in dancing lessons for her wedding reception. Watched Carlin & her Dad Gil practice dancing. I am really confused as I thought dancing in the fundie religion was a major Sin!! If the Duggar’s attend Carlin’s wedding & reception they will be as Shocked & probably upset especially Jim Bob.

lisa mcginess said...

anyone know who those people are with jana in austin. she went alone to a wedding? and she is been to austin because waco is close to austin and if you go to waco you fly into austin

Willow said...

Jana's friend Laura was with her in Austin (again!). I am also curious who got married there. In regards to the Bates family, I hope they tell us this season where Nathan actually lives. It doesn't seem like he spends much actual time at home anymore, except Kelly said she called him to come home and help her with Gil. Apparently he is a helicopter instructor now so it would seem logical he is somewhere else. I'm wondering if he is moving to Arkansas to work with John David on the new MediCorps business.

Size said...

Jill’s surprise of Derrick hmmmm more so checking up on hubby is my guess.

sandi said...

I'm glad the Bates are branching out into dancing now.Idk if it is just for the show?
I've always thought it weird the Duggars consider all forms to be sinful.My parents were pretty conservative,but they did square dancing.My mom wore lacy pantaloons,like all the other women did,and they showed when she twirled her dress.
It was cute,but I'm sure the Duggars would consider that as showing way too much. Yet mini golf antics are just fine,apparently

Mazie said...

I feel so sorry for JoHannah, Jennifer, Jordyn & Josie. These younger Duggar daughters do not have a chance in life. From birth JB & Michelle have been conditioning or brain washing them that their only option is to become wives & mothers & never college or a career. Just too sad.

Mia said...

Jill is a mess. Lonely, desperate and maybe a little paranoid - then again, maybe NOT paranoid. I am sure that Derick comes home buzzing about the male AND female students he interacts with, and I find it sad that Jill's response is a cookie delivery. She needs outside interests. Maybe she could take some kind of classes herself. Derick should help with that.

Lauren is also a sad little mess. Many of us have had miscarriages (I had two) and yes, they are horrible and terrible. But life goes on and Lauren has many things to appreciate, like her coming new baby. She needs to get outside of herself and grow up a little bit. I am not totallt unsympathetic - it happened to me, too! But enough is enough. Count your blessings, Lauren.

Sarah said...

To celebrate their anniversary. The bridesmaids dresses are still wretched looking every time I see them. The dresses did no favors for their boobs, especially Anna’s. Jill’s dress still looks like she was a mummy wrapped in bandages

Jessica said...

If Hill can she could get a maid. People aren't made to be good at everything.