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

[NewDigs]

Wow David moves on quickly! He be a HO. I thought he only had eyes for his neighbor buddy that works for Gothard in Chicago? Correct me please if I'm wrong!!

My bad!! I had my fundies mixed up.

And the lovin' eyes thing too.

Sorry David!

Here's what I was thinking of:

I've read that smarter people are easier to indoctrinate if they're receptive, they're simply just quicker on the uptake.

In other news, I had to post this. I cannot believe Sierra is 25.

[Guest]

 

LOL. It looks like Sierra is reaching up to cup her husband's Man Boobs. 

[Ljohnson1987]

Pris was a preemie, who obviously did not receive the proper early intervention. *Cough J'Chelle, you're an idiot for not getting these therapies for Josie. Cough*l. I hope Josie doesn't turn out like Pris.

[Sew Sumi]

It's Sierra's 8th anniversary today. So yeah, another barely adult bride (she turned 26 a month or so ago).

Edited December 20, 2015 by Sew Sumi

[becca3891]

My above comment of David and Princilla is based on this utube

Sitting alone in front of my computer, I get so embarrassed watching David and Priscilla that my instinct is to look away and/or hit pause. I feel so sorry for them. I truly believe they are incapable of admitting their true thoughts and feelings even to themselves. They live in fear of stepping out of line so they do nothing but throw out the buzzwords and pre-approved concepts.

 

It's Sierra's 8th anniversary today. So yeah, another barely adult bride (she turned 26 a month or so ago).

And five kids already. At that rate, J'Chelle has to be worried that Sierra may well be able to hit that elusive 20 child milestone!

[louannems]

https://m.facebook.com/fanpageofdavidandpriscillawaller/photos/pb.165517756920846.-2207520000.1450932721./597899287016022/?type=3&source=54&refid=17

Whaaaaaat is wrong with Princilla's neck? Why is she thrusting her head forward? Does she already have osteoporosis??? Stand up straight, girl!

She sure has perfected the fundie hair bump!

[Sew Sumi]

That hunch is horrible, especially given that she's apparently a runner. 

 

But what is even more disturbing is that they have a FAN PAGE. I've subjected myself to some of Davey's ramblings in the past (stuff aimed to ATI audiences in Austrailia), and I needed the famed Silkwood shower afterward. 

 

Nevermore. 

[Joe Jitsu913]

https://m.facebook.com/fanpageofdavidandpriscillawaller/photos/pb.165517756920846.-2207520000.1450932721./597899287016022/?type=3&source=54&refid=17

Whaaaaaat is wrong with Princilla's neck? Why is she thrusting her head forward? Does she already have osteoporosis??? Stand up straight, girl!

She sure has perfected the fundie hair bump!

Why do they dress like an elderly couple? Why are David's jeans pleated??? Please tell me those are khakis and not pleated jeans????

[kokapetl]

David rarely wear jeans. He's too uptight.

I'm dying to see how he fares in Texas.

[lookeyloo]

 

https://m.facebook.com/fanpageofdavidandpriscillawaller/photos/pb.165517756920846.-2207520000.1450932721./597899287016022/?type=3&source=54&refid=17

Whaaaaaat is wrong with Princilla's neck? Why is she thrusting her head forward? Does she already have osteoporosis??? Stand up straight, girl!

She sure has perfected the fundie hair bump!

 

 

The neck thing could be habit. Been trying to break Mr. lookeyloo of that for over 30 years, as have some of his trainers at the gym.  No luck so far!!

Edited December 24, 2015 by lookeyloo

[Barb23]

Isn't it about time for another blessing?

[louannems]

http://davidlovespriscilla.com/2015/12/24/merry-christmas-from-wallers-in-texas/

David and Princilla have moved to Texas with the cult. They are renovating a fixer upper.

http://files.davidlovespriscilla.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/29/files/2015/12/IMG_1271-e1450997134821-300x225.jpg?52898e

Time to buy new cookie sheets!

[MunichNark]

That was painful to flick through. It's a blessing to put things into storage. It's a blessing to get out of the car, it's a blessing to move into a flat, it's a blessing to have to buy a pile of rubbish at a knock down price from someone who is terminally ill. Blah.

 

WHAT is this notion of blessings, being able to and such like?

[kalamac]

And what is with the use of the word season?

"We have been blessed to be able to move into an apartment for a short season while we are fixing up a home that we purchased."

When I kept hearing that Michelle was moving into a new season of life, I thought it was just a flowery euphemism for menopause, but from this it seems like they say season just to indicate any passage of time...weirdos.

And hah on there being a 'whole in the floor'.

[kokapetl]

That photo of David looking at the meter box, I hope he wasn't doing any electrical stuff.

[NewDigs]

Their PODS units look a lot different than the PODS I see.

Theirs looked like a handmade box with a tarp thrown over it.

PODS should be insulted. And ask to have their name removed from that lame blog entry.

Wonder what happened in that bedroom.

[Jynnan tonnix]

https://m.facebook.com/fanpageofdavidandpriscillawaller/photos/pb.165517756920846.-2207520000.1450932721./597899287016022/?type=3&source=54&refid=17

Whaaaaaat is wrong with Princilla's neck? Why is she thrusting her head forward? Does she already have osteoporosis??? Stand up straight, girl!

She sure has perfected the fundie hair bump!

I think the neck thing may be sort of tied into her manner of speaking...She (like Michelle) have a tendency to use that baby voice, as though they are talking to a child, combined with that wide-eyed thing they both do...if you think about the attitude you might strike when actually talking to a toddler in an excited sort of tone, the neck sort of goes forward with it. I think it's part, somehow, of keeping extra, extra sweet and maintaining a childlike sense of wonder at all costs which they seem to strive for.

[BetyBee]

Priscilla kind of makes me crazy with her rambling on about blessings and her endless circular sentences. On the other hand, I hate to admit it, but it seems to me that David is good with his kids and he seems the more normal of the two.  I was surprised to see from the video that he knows some things about fixing up a house and I was glad to see he wasn't going to tackle the electrical without Dad's advice.  That place looks like it will require a lot of work.  

[BradandJanet]

That was painful to flick through. It's a blessing to put things into storage. It's a blessing to get out of the car, it's a blessing to move into a flat, it's a blessing to have to buy a pile of rubbish at a knock down price from someone who is terminally ill. Blah.

 

WHAT is this notion of blessings, being able to and such like?

 

And what is with the use of the word season?

"We have been blessed to be able to move into an apartment for a short season while we are fixing up a home that we purchased."

When I kept hearing that Michelle was moving into a new season of life, I thought it was just a flowery euphemism for menopause, but from this it seems like they say season just to indicate any passage of time...weirdos.

And hah on there being a 'whole in the floor'.

 

Obviously, Priscilla is demonstrating the fruits of the Gothard Home Schooling. Why waste time learning a bunch of different words when a handful will do? Gotta leave time for praying and housework. 

 

I wondered about the w/hole in the middle of the floor too. How did it get there and why?

[kokapetl]

I wondered about the w/hole in the middle of the floor too. How did it get there and why?

I'm guessing stuff is/was buried there. Bad stuff.

Edited December 25, 2015 by Kokapetl

[Abstract]

And what is with the use of the word season?

"We have been blessed to be able to move into an apartment for a short season while we are fixing up a home that we purchased."

When I kept hearing that Michelle was moving into a new season of life, I thought it was just a flowery euphemism for menopause, but from this it seems like they say season just to indicate any passage of time...weirdos.

And hah on there being a 'whole in the floor'.

It's from that verse in Ecclesiastes about there being a time and season for everything. (Also the source of that "Turn turn turn" song.) It's become Christianese for stages of life and then people like the Wallers use it for everything.

[MargeGunderson]

Apparently they were blessed to find a home that the owner couldn't flip because of a terminal health condition. I almost expected a sorry/not sorry after that sentence. What a weird thing to put in the post, especially since they couldn't be bothered to throw a "we're praying for you" to the owner who was clearly not blessed by God.

Edited December 26, 2015 by MargeGunderson

[Almost 3000]

The way the floor was gone in the bedroom right where the bed would have probably been sitting, I just assumed a case a spontaneous combustion.

[BradandJanet]

The way the floor was gone in the bedroom right where the bed would have probably been sitting, I just assumed a case a spontaneous combustion.

 

It could also be the gateway to hell, but they let little Paul stand in it, so I guess his headshit, David, decided it wasn't a problem. 

 

My male helpmeets cooked Christmas dinner today, so I was blessed to have the day off and purposed to spend some of it snarking on the Duggars etc. Sweet.

[Jynnan tonnix]

The way the floor was gone in the bedroom right where the bed would have probably been sitting, I just assumed a case a spontaneous combustion.

 

It could also be the gateway to hell, but they let little Paul stand in it, so I guess his headshit, David, decided it wasn't a problem. 

 

 

Given that my son just introduced me to "Supernatural" around Thanksgiving, and I'm now closing in on the end of the 6th season, these comments really reflect where my head has been over the past few weeks! I wonder what they will do if they discover ghosts or demons?

[BradandJanet]

Or, perhaps, a Rapture?

 

David Waller is not going to let a Rapture happen without him.

[NewDigs]

It's from that verse in Ecclesiastes about there being a time and season for everything. (Also the source of that "Turn turn turn" song.) It's become Christianese for stages of life and then people like the Wallers use it for everything.

You mean The Byrds didn't write that?

What a gorgeous version of a powerful song.

The Duggars have actually reminded me of something good.

I think this might be a Christmas miracle!

eta: aw, never mind. abstract reminded me of something good. What was I thinking?

Edited December 26, 2015 by NewDigs

[dillpickles]

Given that my son just introduced me to "Supernatural" around Thanksgiving, and I'm now closing in on the end of the 6th season, these comments really reflect where my head has been over the past few weeks! I wonder what they will do if they discover ghosts or demons?

They'll purpose to pray to God about it, and then send them to Jesus jail like the demons who took over Josh.

[Zahdii]

The way the floor was gone in the bedroom right where the bed would have probably been sitting, I just assumed a case a spontaneous combustion.

 

I knew someone who had to replace the floor in the master bedroom of the home they'd just bought.  The previous owner was being repo'd and drained the waterbed right onto the floor when moving out.  By the time it was discovered, the house had stood empty for over a year and prospective owners were told upfront the floor would need replaced.  Seems Davey had the luck to have someone take the rotting portion of the floor out before the rot could spread.

[Almost 3000]

Listing for the Waller's Big Sandy home. Its a mess:

http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/4414-Scrub-Pine-Rd-Big-Sandy-TX-75755/87562694_zpid/

[Micks Picks]

Tear it down.  Kindest thing to do.

[Fuzzysox]

Listing for the Waller's Big Sandy home. Its a mess:

http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/4414-Scrub-Pine-Rd-Big-Sandy-TX-75755/87562694_zpid/

What a rip off if they paid THAT much for such a dump. They really don't have a lot of smarts do they??

[BitterApple]

Christ, it would have been more cost effective to tear it down and put one of those pre-fabricated houses up. They were only asking a little over 70k, which means you're basically just paying for the land anyways. Why go through the hassle of a long and complicated reno, especially when you have two toddlers?

I'm also wondering if David will make Priscilla mow those four acres. Homeboy ain't about to ruin his porcelain complexion in that hot Texas sun.

[BradandJanet]

Holy Cow.

 

Priscilla's "We're So Blessed to have PODS and Some Running Water" Christmas eve blog and video belie the true situation of that house. They are going to end up living in that mess (if they aren't already) long before it's habitable. 

 

D & P should have arranged to be on a flip show and get some of the work done professionally. David seems to have some construction skills, but this is not a DIY. Cosmetically, it's a big job, and who knows what structural issues are going on. 

 

The mysterious hole in the bedroom is framed in. I wonder if there had been some kind of soaking tub there at one point and it was ripped out along with almost everything else. I'm curious about that w/hole. The toilet and bathtub in the claustrophobia-inducing dark wood spaces are interesting as is that round archway with the bricks sticking out. Strange choices for a 2008 house. 

Edited December 26, 2015 by BradandJanet

[Fuzzysox]

Christ, it would have been more cost effective to tear it down and put one of those pre-fabricated houses up. They were only asking a little over 70k, which means you're basically just paying for the land anyways. Why go through the hassle of a long and complicated reno, especially when you have two toddlers?

I'm also wondering if David will make Priscilla mow those four acres. Homeboy ain't about to ruin his porcelain complexion in that hot Texas sun.

People around here pay big bucks and still tear down a house and built on the land. I wouldn't have even bothered with that property unless it was FREE.

[kokapetl]

The moon gate is an interesting choice, as is the bath inside a corner closet in the very large bathroom. All the corner shelves and corner closets make me think there's some sort of feng shui thing behind it all.

[Ilovemylabs]

I rarely comment about the Wallers but how could they pay THAT MUCH for such a dump?  I'm sending them Chip and Joanna Gaines' phone number so they can contact them about a fixer upper.  And talk about a deceitful real estate description! It's beyond belief.

[louannems]

The house is a 2008! How did it become so decrepit so quickly?

[BradandJanet]

The moon gate is an interesting choice, as is the bath inside a corner closet in the very large bathroom. All the corner shelves and corner closets make me think there's some sort of feng shui thing behind it all.

 

That's called a moon gate? I've never heard that term before. It sounds so New Age. If that house ever had any feng shui, it's long gone.

 

My fear is that they will move into that dump too soon, and sweet, simple Priscilla will be stuck there with two children while David goes off to work and has to limit his work on the house to evenings and weekends. Maybe the Duggar boys with their mad construction skilz should come down and help. 

Edited December 26, 2015 by BradandJanet

[tabloidlover]

What did they pay for that wreck of a home?  I see the listing price, but someone please tell me they didn't pay over $160,000 for that mess!

[GeeGolly]

Listing for the Waller's Big Sandy home. Its a mess:

http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/4414-Scrub-Pine-Rd-Big-Sandy-TX-75755/87562694_zpid/

That needs a Joanna and Chip Gaines miracle.

[Tabbygirl521]

Oh my gosh! I hope they lots of skilled friends to provide labor because otherwise they must be nuts to buy that! I can't even imagine how much $$$$$ it would require to get that mess habitable. I wonder what kind of bad news the property inspector laid down.

What is with the recessed ceiling over the w/hole? Was there a teleportation tube installed from floor to ceiling (for the Rapture)?

And what about all the changes in floor height here and there? Lots of tripping opportunities for all, and especially nice for little kids, or people who might be carrying them.

Well, at least it's not a camper, or whatever Priscilla's poor sister ended up in. (And it just occurred to me that if some ragtag camper-dwelling wild-eyed evangelist came at me, I would not be impressed with how God had blessed him, and would run a mile from his "theology.")

Edited December 26, 2015 by Tabbygirl521

[kokapetl]

David thinks his power meter is a "mystery box" and opens it up with bolt cutters.

[BitterApple]

I can't believe whomever listed the house estimated the repairs to be only 40k. What a total scam artist.

It's just like Boob's grand plan of building his own house himself, along with his uneducated, unskilled, untrained teenage sons. I swear if Josh could light a match to the TTH, he would. Fundies defy all logic.

I agree about all the height/level changes in the Waller abode. I foresee quite a few split chins and knots on the head in little Paul's and Davia's futures.

[lookeyloo]

I rarely comment about the Wallers but how could they pay THAT MUCH for such a dump?  I'm sending them Chip and Joanna Gaines' phone number so they can contact them about a fixer upper.  And talk about a deceitful real estate description! It's beyond belief.

Great idea.  And interestingly enough Chip and Joanna are very "Christian" (not that there's anything wrong with that) but I think they are leaning towards fundy.  Would be a great project for them.  

[leighdear]

That's one of those houses that will never be right.  So they basically spent 74K on just over 4 acres.  They definitely should raze that eyesore and plop down a manufactured home.  I did laugh at the point made in the ad: "it appears that all of the electrical wiring is still in place".  Not that it works, but it's there.  *LOL*  Idiots. 

[tabloidlover]

David thinks his power meter is a "mystery box" and opens it up with bolt cutters.

wow - I lost serious IQ points after watching that

[NewDigs]

I think I might have called the electric company.

I hope they have the videocam running when he sticks a screwdriver in there.

[leighdear]

Not to defend TFDW, but I think that "mystery" stuff was more for the kiddo, Paul.  But yeah, he's ridiculous! 

 

Kinda coincidental, but I'm watching the Gaines on HGTV right now....They've got their show running a marathon today.   But Chip & Joanna are way too cool for any of these fundies.  

Edited December 26, 2015 by leighdear

[lookeyloo]

Not to defend TFDW, but I think that "mystery" stuff was more for the kiddo, Paul.  But yeah, he's ridiculous! 

 

Kinda coincidental, but I'm watching the Gaines on HGTV right now....They've got their show running a marathon today.   But Chip & Joanna are way too cool for any of these fundies.  

 

Maybe they are just right

http://www.christianheadlines.com/blog/fixer-upper-s-joanna-gaines-says-god-let-her-to-hgtv.html