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And what the heck was Jill wearing while she painted?

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1 hour ago, MamaMax said:

hey how do we know there was an accident w a baby not in a car seat? 

It was Nurthan when Nemo was an infant. Not sure how we first found it, but someone posted the police report or ticket Nathan received.

[Small Talk: The Prayer Closet]

I just got a jury summons too. About three years ago I got called when the court system began jury trials after closing for Covid in 2020. Ozziedad was in the middle of some health issues so I was dismissed. It was a civil case and seemed pretty boring based on what the judge had explained about it. Ozziedad is a retired prosecutor and I never even got called for jury duty when we lived up north. I’m interested in the process since I have heard about trials and jury selection from his angle. Maybe I’ll get a little further this time!

[Katie and Travis: Young Love?]

And doesn’t their father preach on the topic of men cheat cos of their wives letting themselves go? So more anxiety for the Bates girls.

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3 hours ago, 3 is enough said:

Honestly if KJ is going to travel why not go to Florida for Allie’s birthday instead?  She missed the party. 

Wasn’t she on a mission trip with Gil’s church during most of March?

[Carlin and Evan: But Mostly Carlin!]

It appears a lot of the Bates clan was off on a mission vacation, that could be why they seem to be missing from Zade’s birthday as well as Katie’s move to Tennessee.

[Carlin and Evan: But Mostly Carlin!]

6 hours ago, cereality said:

So are C&E on the outs with the Stewarts? They were home from Christmas by Dec 26-27. Didn’t go to Nashville for either kid’s birthday - not even before or after for a family party as they always have done. And now Easter seemed like just the 4 of them at church + photo shoot number 8000 + tiny little backyard egg hunt. What on earth happened?? These people use to take long weekends at the in-laws that were routinely 6-8 days long. Did MIL/FIL lay down some rules like you must contribute while you’re here say by cooking or cleaning up the kitchen a few times? Did MIL/FIL say absolutely no filming in our house so now C&E can’t go there much since they are always “working” — ie they need to film daily to catch something in their boring lives to make a 20-30 min weekly YT. Or is Carlin keeping Evan away after he started saying he misses his family and would love to think about living in Nashville?

Now that @cereality has mentioned the lack of Stewart family content, C&E will post something about an upcoming vacation or trip just to prove there is nothing off. 

[Sweet Fellowship: Duggars and Friends (aka the Bates Family and Other Featured Families Thread)]

Then there’s the whole Resurrection Sunday instead of Easter.

i wonder if Jill will have her usual Easter egg hunt with only one kid getting a chocolate rabbit.

[Sweet Fellowship: Duggars and Friends (aka the Bates Family and Other Featured Families Thread)]

7 hours ago, Salacious Kitty said:

I reported her for false information. 

I report her every time she posts about what Plexus “cures” and now this too. Let’s keep up the good work.

[Small Talk: The Prayer Closet]

Could we start posting in the Bringing up Bates Small Talk? The Bates are just Duggars who don’t have a Josh! 

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@ChiCricket could you DM me too? Thanks 

[Alyssa and John: Lunch with Lurch]

So did Gil & KJ not attend either Rhett’s or the girls parties? Seems like right up KJ’s alley, fly in, take pictures, fly out. I feel bad for the girls but this is their life now. Next event that will be just for Allie will be her wedding.

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48 minutes ago, realityfan26 said:

I'm shocked there are so many ladies there! I would've thought that everyone was on to her long ago.

I think this event existed before Jill took over. So maybe this is the only time some of these godly women are allowed away from their manly men.

[Carlin and Evan: But Mostly Carlin!]

Looks like Princess Erin and family are attending the party too. Will she and Carlin ignore each other? Hopefully all the cousins will have fun together, definitely a majority of girls.

[Carlin and Evan: But Mostly Carlin!]

So the Stew Crew is headed to Florida for the birthday party Alyssa is having for all four girls. It’s a princess party so I’m sure Layla will be all Princessed up. It will be interesting to see how many other of the Bates clan will be there and where they are all staying.

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8 minutes ago, ginger90 said:

 

 

.The next year it looked like this:

Is this at the Barndo or their previous house in WV? And of course Jill decorated the shed, it’s her special skill. 

[Carlin and Evan: But Mostly Carlin!]

3 hours ago, GeeGolly said:

So they totally revamped there fireplace. They went from classic to trendy. I can't figure out if the wall art is one of those Samsung TVs or just a picture.

Oh wait - they already had removed the original fireplace a while back, so I think they just added a mantel. But in the reel the makes it seem it happened all at once. How do they come up with these misleading ideas?

It’s probably more that they don’t have the attention span to see a project through from start to finish. Or maybe whatever Bates brother was helping, ie doing all the work, wasn’t available.

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4 hours ago, GeeGolly said:

Who will play? Lets fill this jar. Using the first letter of your screen name, post something about Primetimer and/or the Counting On forum that you are grateful for. 

I'll start. I'm grateful for all the GENEROUS support from all the posters.

I’m grateful for the OUTSTANDING thoughtfulness and support from all my fellow posters.

#kindness #gratitude

[Sweet Fellowship: Duggars and Friends (aka the Bates Family and Other Featured Families Thread)]

I guess god provides the filters Jill uses to make herself look better, so I guess god is good?

[Deal or No Deal Island Discussion: Let's see what's on the Board]

Remember the time Rob convinced everyone on the Amazing Race to not eat some gross meat? He couldn’t get whatever it was down & chose to take the penalty, I think two hours of sitting before continuing on. Everyone who came to the challenge after him ended up joining him & Amber, just waiting. His power of persuasion at its best. So I don’t think not knowing him from Survivor matters much, he’s able to read people quite well. I enjoy watching him, so as long as he’s there, I’ll keep watching. 

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Now that andKaylee has served her purpose by signing up for Jill’s Plexus group, she’s forgotten about again. Out of sight, out of JillR’s mind. andKaylee has a chance to redeem herself at the Ladies Modest Retreat next weekend, lots of opportunities to shower Jill with praise and gifts.

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17 minutes ago, Lady Edith said:

Look at it this way…they won’t be clogging up any pool filters with their street clothes lint. 🤷🏻‍♀️

My skin is crawling thinking about the feeling of wet nylon pants sticking to legs. At least Nathan has the common sense to wear swim trunks.  And it looks as if Nurie has a modest swimsuit on as opposed to street clothes. So progress there!  

Since Nurthan lives in Florida hopefully Nurie realized swimming in regular clothes was ridiculous and now has a modest swim suit. Nathan has most likely always worn swim trunks & a T-shirt. Here in Florida in the summer the humidity combined with wet clothes like the Rods wear would be very uncomfortable.

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Where is Dave during the swimming posts? Is he the photographer? Or the only one with any sense. 

[Small Talk: The Prayer Closet]

@ChiCricket very sweet picture, Happy Anniversary to you and Mr. Cricket 

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Plus Josie has 2 girls not 4. I think the longing for a boy was greater at the Webster’s house and lasted longer. Alyssa is also bad at disguising her preference for Rhett.