She lists the charities and the amount under the episode.Luckily I never ever was tempted to send her anything. I think the scales fell from my eyes when I she set up the Cadeaux at the Chateau strand. I was uncomfortable about when they opened so many gifts & think I thought that maybe it would be better for people to send money directly to the charities rather than presents to people who already have so much. Seeing how in the midst of a pandemic that friends were struggling financially & also how businesses were closing & food banks were on the rise and here were these people sitting in a lovely home, not needing to work, having lots of nice food & drink & then for some reason people thought they needed gifts and treats? I couldn't get my head round that. Have we ever heard a list of which charities have benefited? I think I remember some vague mention of a cancer charity once, but as I stopped watching the gift grabbing ones quite a lot because it sickened me that they were so unaware of what was happening in the real world - so I can't say for sure if they've giving a total £ donated. At the start I thought she was quirky & vibrant but as I watched more of her I kept thinking what my mum would've said ' she thinks something of herself doesn't she?' and I have to agree. When she was in the ETTCDIY episode wearing a full length sheepskin & heeled boots to sweep up peacock poo I think it was on a sloping ramp leading up to a hayloft I thought who the heck does that but someone who is playing up to the cameras. Thank goodness I have never felt tempted to send her anything....of any value...
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IJ is not in the least bit maternal. She should never have had children, but her husband wanted a child. And Dady spoiled Stephanie to make up for her indifferent mother. I don't think she was a warm maman to Stephanie. On that first ETTC she was sniping at Stephanie for being a few minutes behind schedule for the guests' lunch. Most unpleasant. Apart from the 'no birthday presents' thing, Stephanie also told the story of her getting stuck up a tree. IJ wouldn't help and said 'You got yourself up there, you can get yourself down' and left her there. And Stephanie had to sit in the tree for hours till her Dad came home and helped her down. Which makes their casual adoption of Gerry all the more curious. Why would a woman who doesn't care for children agree to a troubled 12 yr old joining their family? And what did Gerry's real family think? Very curious 
So is there any surprise in learning that when it comes to cadeaux said:
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Thanks, as I say I hardly watch any of the gift videos & certainly don't read any of the blurb at the bottom!! I still wonder if the gifts, plus customs fees & postage would be worth more than the ad revenue generated. Plus in a time when people are struggling financially around the world, foodbanks on the rise & charities come to the aid of more & more people that these pampered people are getting so much unnecessary treats sent to them. Set against Mummy & Percy & the bucket antics it is just sick sick sick.
You forget that in this tree, there was another little girl stuck with Stephanie. Stephanie's father delivered them when he arrived hours later. And the first thing the little girls did was to rush to the toilets !!IJ is not in the least bit maternal. She should never have had children, but her husband wanted a child. And Dady spoiled Stephanie to make up for her indifferent mother. I don't think she was a warm maman to Stephanie. On that first ETTC she was sniping at Stephanie for being a few minutes behind schedule for the guests' lunch. Most unpleasant. Apart from the 'no birthday presents' thing, Stephanie also told the story of her getting stuck up a tree. IJ wouldn't help and said 'You got yourself up there, you can get yourself down' and left her there. And Stephanie had to sit in the tree for hours till her Dad came home and helped her down. Which makes their casual adoption of Gerry all the more curious. Why would a woman who doesn't care for children agree to a troubled 12 yr old joining their family? And what did Gerry's real family think? Very curious
I would be ashamed of myself if I was the mother who did such a thing.
And when Stephanie told this "funny" story, everybody (Isabelle including) laughed as it was such a funny story
"But enough has to be that book she received last night. Now come on, why would someone waste good money on posting that thing from (Florida I think). I couldn't believe the state of it when she took it out of the box"
In the comments (the funniest part of the gift grab I think) the creator of the book says that she is building up a stock of them for Etsy, so keep your eyes open, you might be lucky enough to buy one.
The good news is that she says she has already started a similar one for Mummy. That will serve her right!
In the comments (the funniest part of the gift grab I think) the creator of the book says that she is building up a stock of them for Etsy, so keep your eyes open, you might be lucky enough to buy one.
The good news is that she says she has already started a similar one for Mummy. That will serve her right!
Oh yes, I forgot about the other little girl. It was a monstrous thing for IJ to do.You forget that in this tree, there was another little girl stuck with Stephanie. Stephanie's father delivered them when he arrived hours later. And the first thing the little girls did was to rush to the toilets !!
I would be ashamed of myself if I was the mother who did such a thing.
And when Stephanie told this "funny" story, everybody (Isabelle including) laughed as it was such a funny story
Yes a gardening journal for Mummy and Stephanie said, "yes, she would love one". Revenge for Mummy leaving her up that tree, maybe?"But enough has to be that book she received last night. Now come on, why would someone waste good money on posting that thing from (Florida I think). I couldn't believe the state of it when she took it out of the box"
In the comments (the funniest part of the gift grab I think) the creator of the book says that she is building up a stock of them for Etsy, so keep your eyes open, you might be lucky enough to buy one.
The good news is that she says she has already started a similar one for Mummy. That will serve her right!
@Green Fairy I don't think the Jarvis family ever adopted Gerry. He has his own family and I think I remember it said that he and his mother both travelled south for work when the new nursing home was opened. There has been speculation in these threads about Derek being his biological father if you read back.
Wait for it, mojo! You never guess...I’m definitely drinking more of these before I come on here in future
my face hurts with the laughing
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you are all toooooo funny
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Remember who is telling the story.
Maybe it was a tattler?
@LadyoftheEast I think what's really ugly and reprehensible is not so much the handmade journal but the obvious playacting around it, that we're all invited to be a part of and enable. You see it in the YT comments (@Jeeves looks at this, too): all the cooing and oohing and false praise to protect the feelings of someone young and innocent who is well-meaning but clearly lacking in taste. SJ is so patronizing and dishonest, here. She has a swindle to keep afloat and we're supposed to join her in acknowledging that yes, the journal is crap but let us maintain the pretense that above all, it is a pure and beautiful expression of love and caring for Stephanie. We are meant to join SJ in this self-delusion.
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Which item? There is so much tat to chose fromMaybe it was a tattler?
Xmas of all days is actually the best day to work in a nursing home. Everyone feels generous and/or lonely and /or grateful. I never received so much tips and presents from my patients as on Xmas.
And I am talking huge notes here....
The négligé thing... Which was clearly inappropriate or even crazy... Or Loki?Which item? There is so much tat to chose from
Great, another loonie! Where does she find these people?
And who's idea was this?She should stop this nepotism and find causes that fit into her brand.
I think as they tend to be based around visits they are a bit stuck!Was wondering the same.
But a new Cadeaux at the Chateau has been announced for tonight.
Be ready for the live chat Haha
WTFWait for it, mojo! You never guess...
- think that was a joke ???
it’s an odd reference - without the context
like selmar turning the plates as a signal
Don't worry, Rory, after a few days of special Tattle therapy - you can't get it anywhere else, it's unique to Tattle! - you'll be definitively weaned off your addiction and you'll start contemplating putting something else in the box instead...
True, my experience, too. But that doesn't mean they don't check you up and ignore your cellulitis and won't ever gossip about it. I had colleagues from Finland who also told me they go with boss and even customers in sauna, no problem, but they had some kind of rating system of how drunk (in glasses if aquavit
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