tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post7840110454489541667..comments2024-03-28T21:12:43.343-05:00Comments on Bates Family Blog: Bates Updates and Pictures | Gil and Kelly | 19 Kids | Bringing Up Bates | UP TV: Girls' Trip to ArizonaLily and Elliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00941253435533935093noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-39331700143382006062021-08-18T01:22:24.196-05:002021-08-18T01:22:24.196-05:00Why does this one aspect of their lives, paid for ...Why does this one aspect of their lives, paid for by the TV show that enables us to follow them, bother people so much? I have a live and let live philosophy, which I think perhaps other commenters might too, which is why these comments do come off as jealous. There are plenty of other aspects of their family life and relationships we can find relatable. If you don't have a similar family life or relationships, can't we just relate to them as fellow humans?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-87825512273832924252021-08-18T01:16:25.117-05:002021-08-18T01:16:25.117-05:002/3 of them are just smiling, one could possibly b...2/3 of them are just smiling, one could possibly be interpreted as a smirk. I think it a little odd to be studying the picture that closely. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-70513888952113210782021-08-17T14:47:13.533-05:002021-08-17T14:47:13.533-05:00Just because I may not be able to “jet set,” as so...Just because I may not be able to “jet set,” as some posters call it, I don’t begrudge the Bates their ability to travel. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-54149978685405657112021-08-17T11:14:19.003-05:002021-08-17T11:14:19.003-05:00Whether or not the family is relatable is a matter...Whether or not the family is relatable is a matter of opinion. There can be certain aspects that "average" viewers might feel some common ground, including the love for travel and seeing new places. I enjoy hearing about others' travel experiences, especially if it's a place I've never been. I also like to see their photos of destinations that I've been lucky enough to see for myself. I have good friends who can afford to travel more than I can, but I still relate to them about their adventures. One friend has a bucket list of visiting every continent. Her latest to Antartica was absolutely facinating. I know I can't afford such a trip, but I sure enjoyed hearing about every detail!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-58178958798840281892021-08-17T10:01:53.000-05:002021-08-17T10:01:53.000-05:00You know what, how much money a person has or how ...You know what, how much money a person has or how many trips they take is a shallow measure of relatability. I don't have to have an identical life to them. They have kids, I have kids. They homeschool, I homeschool. They go to church, I go to church. They love their kids, I love my kids. They are humans, I am human. They have feelings, I have feelings. There. Relatable. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-18756439952583589362021-08-17T02:04:26.898-05:002021-08-17T02:04:26.898-05:00Nathan and katieNathan and katieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-20397760240226436022021-08-16T14:59:24.225-05:002021-08-16T14:59:24.225-05:00@2:16- Lawson & Tiff visited the GC, too.@2:16- Lawson & Tiff visited the GC, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-77706383172313031732021-08-16T11:45:41.476-05:002021-08-16T11:45:41.476-05:00That's kind of the point, isn't it? The B...That's kind of the point, isn't it? The Bates are no longer relatable to the average American family (at least in this regard) any more than a wealthy, jet-setting family would be. Interesting that so many of you choose to equate that with some kind of jealousy for simply pointing out that fact.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-63783561494081417392021-08-16T10:09:50.842-05:002021-08-16T10:09:50.842-05:00@5:43 They have a TV show that comes with a gener...@5:43 They have a TV show that comes with a generous income, as well as opportunities for travel that is filmed. It's not hard to understand. Not sure why you're comparing them to your own situation, or anyone else. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-31143726439932271682021-08-15T14:32:38.750-05:002021-08-15T14:32:38.750-05:00More than anything, travel is an education!! I wor...More than anything, travel is an education!! I worked decades for a major airline & took my children to many many places due to my travel benefits. Then I started with the grandkids. Nothing like seeing someplace again through a child’s eyes. Best gift for them, but especially for my hubby & I.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-46114455709109931172021-08-15T14:27:46.562-05:002021-08-15T14:27:46.562-05:00You can also accumulate points through credit card...You can also accumulate points through credit card usage, or someone may have given them their points. Regardless, it’s so sweet that they’re together for a mom/ daughters trip. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-87814520806259327922021-08-15T14:20:20.917-05:002021-08-15T14:20:20.917-05:00We know the show enables the trips. It's not h...We know the show enables the trips. It's not hard to understand.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-79521628267836264932021-08-15T13:48:53.158-05:002021-08-15T13:48:53.158-05:00If the Bates can afford to travel frequently, I ca...If the Bates can afford to travel frequently, I can't see why they shouldn't or why it's any skin off your nose. If it offends some viewers to the point where the ratings drop... oh well- easy come, easy go!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-65752674641729716112021-08-15T05:43:29.374-05:002021-08-15T05:43:29.374-05:00Yes, families do take a trip or two maybe if they ...Yes, families do take a trip or two maybe if they can afford it. The comments here reflect the fact that this family is almost always traveling to or from somewhere. The frequency of these 'trips' even out of town ones to simply shop for a wedding gown are excessive in many posts. I have a job and can't afford to travel as they do....and please don't tell me it's because they are frugal, don't pay for cable TV or drink alchohol...you don't spend THAT much on either if you have them. The constant traveling well exceeds the cost of these two items annually.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-43096543927383533392021-08-14T22:03:03.645-05:002021-08-14T22:03:03.645-05:00I love your story and the point you made. When I w...I love your story and the point you made. When I was growing up, we were pretty poor. But every third year or so, we would have saved up to take a trip. Nothing fancy, but a trip to Chicago, Wisconsin Dells, Mt Rushmore. When I got married we were able to take vacations with our children. We included our folks on many of them to thank them for introducing us to the fun of travel vacations. Now our grown children take their families, including us on occasion. It is special for me seeing them re-create the importance that the memories family vacations provide. Our world is absolutely amazing, and there are many different ways to see it. Praise be to God!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-58651073511368041282021-08-14T17:14:03.207-05:002021-08-14T17:14:03.207-05:00I agree. Letting yourself get upset by someone els...I agree. Letting yourself get upset by someone else taking a trip is unhealthy and immature. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-8346649801274087162021-08-14T17:11:52.975-05:002021-08-14T17:11:52.975-05:00Well, aren't you a bundle of joy? I think it&#...Well, aren't you a bundle of joy? I think it's great they could take this trip and have some quality time with the younger girls.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-1699659787386347742021-08-14T17:10:44.092-05:002021-08-14T17:10:44.092-05:00It is! What fun for the four of them! My mom still...It is! What fun for the four of them! My mom still talks about a special trip she got to take with her mom and sister. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-22403236343081794192021-08-14T13:38:37.945-05:002021-08-14T13:38:37.945-05:00Sounds like a wonderful time of making memories! I...Sounds like a wonderful time of making memories! I'm happy for them that they got to do that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-75335222030951438852021-08-14T13:36:15.823-05:002021-08-14T13:36:15.823-05:00Agree! Complaining about this trip just reflects b...Agree! Complaining about this trip just reflects badly on the complainers. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-10746683865980537232021-08-14T13:35:41.027-05:002021-08-14T13:35:41.027-05:00Oh, brother. They will look back on this as a spec...Oh, brother. They will look back on this as a special mom/daughter memory. This comes across in a negative, jealous tone. Is that what you intended? I can't afford to pick up and go on trips with my family, but I don't get bent out of shape because Kelly can.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-49899468586769412302021-08-14T13:08:29.009-05:002021-08-14T13:08:29.009-05:00They should never smirk. They would always smile s...They should never smirk. They would always smile sweetly and look happy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-38043749088574730522021-08-14T13:07:22.200-05:002021-08-14T13:07:22.200-05:00LOL, there is no tree business anymore. Try googli...LOL, there is no tree business anymore. Try googling it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-42387969735818430242021-08-14T13:05:52.055-05:002021-08-14T13:05:52.055-05:00Of course they fly! How else would they have airli...Of course they fly! How else would they have airline points that paid for FOUR roundtrip tickets across the US? That's a lot of points.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387778566526841808.post-6637691276507413342021-08-14T09:13:07.024-05:002021-08-14T09:13:07.024-05:00I have no idea, but, you are right, it sure looks ...I have no idea, but, you are right, it sure looks like they are. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com