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I love your summaries as well! My daughter has started watching every day. She keeps finding new vloggers to watch, sigh.
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In the latest video "Shae's New Smile" we start off with some lovely footage in England. Beautiful bride. Beautiful church wedding. Anna looks great in her black dress and Jon is NOT wearing his raggedy-ass cap for which I am eternally grateful. I'm feeling optimistic that this video will not be filled with the usual idiocy!
Oops..spoke too soon. Back in Colorado it's Amy babbling to the camera about Walmart jigsaw puzzles while Aspen pulls together a sit-down breakfast of tea, strawberries and crackers. And guess who cooks dinner for the tribe? Why, 10 year old Aspen! It's Amy's new nutritional strategy-feed the kids nothing but take-out pizza and chips and ,out of sheer desperation, the kids will start fixing decent meals for themselves.
After dinner, we discover another result of Amy's "I do not like to grocery shop" philosophy. Aspen's PDM (personal diabetes manager) is running low on power and needs a new AAA battery. But-not one AAA battery in the house!! Now, understand that the PDM is the way Aspen communicates with her pump to administer insulin. "Gee, I forgot to buy some", says Amy. Not to worry, though. She'll get right on it tomorrow after she does her Walmart jigsaw puzzle!
But the most remarkable idiocy of the day is when Shae receives her new teeth alignment set from this outfit called the SMileDirectClub. The Dale tribe promoted this sleazy product a few weeks back. Got crooked teeth? Don't bother going to a reputable trained orthodontist? You can do-it-yourself! Just create an impression of your teeth with our kit, take some selfies of your mouth and we'll create "braces" and a "treatment plan" for you. You don't need to see a dentist or an orthodontist ever!
Now I get that many people cannot afford to see an orthodontist and they want their teeth to look nicer. So so SmileDirect might help even though there are risks. But the Dales are a wealthy family and can afford to have their 12 year old daughter evaluated by an orthodontist. To experiment with their child's teeth and risk serious complications with a company that advertises on late-night tv is beyond the pale!!! I am left awestruck by their stupidity!!! Dang, the video should have stayed in England.
Oops..spoke too soon. Back in Colorado it's Amy babbling to the camera about Walmart jigsaw puzzles while Aspen pulls together a sit-down breakfast of tea, strawberries and crackers. And guess who cooks dinner for the tribe? Why, 10 year old Aspen! It's Amy's new nutritional strategy-feed the kids nothing but take-out pizza and chips and ,out of sheer desperation, the kids will start fixing decent meals for themselves.
After dinner, we discover another result of Amy's "I do not like to grocery shop" philosophy. Aspen's PDM (personal diabetes manager) is running low on power and needs a new AAA battery. But-not one AAA battery in the house!! Now, understand that the PDM is the way Aspen communicates with her pump to administer insulin. "Gee, I forgot to buy some", says Amy. Not to worry, though. She'll get right on it tomorrow after she does her Walmart jigsaw puzzle!
But the most remarkable idiocy of the day is when Shae receives her new teeth alignment set from this outfit called the SMileDirectClub. The Dale tribe promoted this sleazy product a few weeks back. Got crooked teeth? Don't bother going to a reputable trained orthodontist? You can do-it-yourself! Just create an impression of your teeth with our kit, take some selfies of your mouth and we'll create "braces" and a "treatment plan" for you. You don't need to see a dentist or an orthodontist ever!
Now I get that many people cannot afford to see an orthodontist and they want their teeth to look nicer. So so SmileDirect might help even though there are risks. But the Dales are a wealthy family and can afford to have their 12 year old daughter evaluated by an orthodontist. To experiment with their child's teeth and risk serious complications with a company that advertises on late-night tv is beyond the pale!!! I am left awestruck by their stupidity!!! Dang, the video should have stayed in England.
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Smiledirect is just as terrible as any other diy braces. You NEED to be examined by an orthodontist often to ensure that everything is working and not ruining the structure of your entire mouth. The sad thing is that you usually don't see the damage until a few years after you've ruined your teeth. It will be interesting to see what her mouth looks like 5 years from now.
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In today's vlog, "Travel Adventures:Stonehenge...", the only adventure is wondering whether Jon will get beaten senseless with his baseball cap by a bystander for his rude and obnoxious behavior. In the presence of one of the wonders of the world, Stonehedge, he does lame English accents, attempts to cartwheel in front of Stonehedge, and asks fellow tourists idiotic questions. Even Anna is embarassed by him. And his uncle has to tell Jon to remove his cap before going indoors. Jon seems surprised by this bit of etiquette. Kudos to all his subscribers for pointing out that it is considered polite to remove your hat before going indoors in every country in the world including the US!
Back in Colorado Aspen is doggedly cooking up quesadillas while Amy works on a jigsaw puzzle. Aspen knows the only way to get hot home-cooked food in this house is to do it herself. Amy doesn't even make popcorn; She buys freshly-popped popcorn from the local movie theatre rather than making it herself!!!!! Shae films the family's junk drawer and Amy's feeble attempts at cleaning her own room. It's funny how the junk drawer and Amy's room look identical!
In summary, I'd like to direct a message to Jon in true Monty Python style (since he was lamely trying to mimic Monty Python in the vlog). Jon, you half-witted heap of parrot droppings, you second-hand git, you gormless ratbag, please show some respect when in the presence of one of the finest pre-historic monuments in Europe. Maybe your subscribers would like to see some footage of this amazing site rather than watch you act like an "arse-hole"!
Back in Colorado Aspen is doggedly cooking up quesadillas while Amy works on a jigsaw puzzle. Aspen knows the only way to get hot home-cooked food in this house is to do it herself. Amy doesn't even make popcorn; She buys freshly-popped popcorn from the local movie theatre rather than making it herself!!!!! Shae films the family's junk drawer and Amy's feeble attempts at cleaning her own room. It's funny how the junk drawer and Amy's room look identical!
In summary, I'd like to direct a message to Jon in true Monty Python style (since he was lamely trying to mimic Monty Python in the vlog). Jon, you half-witted heap of parrot droppings, you second-hand git, you gormless ratbag, please show some respect when in the presence of one of the finest pre-historic monuments in Europe. Maybe your subscribers would like to see some footage of this amazing site rather than watch you act like an "arse-hole"!
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I want to reach through the screen and smack him every time he tries his lame accent. I pick up accents really quickly, but I don't imitate them. It's rude.
And why aren't guys learning to take off their hats indoors? Shay wore a Trixin hat in the White House, ffs. Aaaarrrgh.
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And why aren't guys learning to take off their hats indoors? Shay wore a Trixin hat in the White House, ffs. Aaaarrrgh.
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Hats off to Jon and Amy for putting together a lovely little vlog "Jellyfish on the Beach". If you don't promote crap in your vlogs and you don't act like morons in front of the camera, you can actually put together something fun to watch. The seashore near St Agnes in Cornwall, England is gorgeous and Jon shutting up and letting the sights and sounds of this magnificent coastline do the talking was magical.
On the other side of the pond, Amy and the kids are off to Nana and Poppa's (Amy's parents). Thankfully Amy puts the camera in the hands of Shae and Aspen and the girls do a nice job of vlogging. Poppa's working on converting a school bus to an RV camper which is a nifty project that he is putting out on youtube. Unfortunately Amy does not put the link in the description box (However, top on the list is the link to the Dale tribe's store where you can buy buttons that say "Dale Tribe" for $9.00!!!) The video ends with the tribe settling down for the night. Here's hoping Nana fixed you guys a yummy hot dinner! Sweet dreams!
On the other side of the pond, Amy and the kids are off to Nana and Poppa's (Amy's parents). Thankfully Amy puts the camera in the hands of Shae and Aspen and the girls do a nice job of vlogging. Poppa's working on converting a school bus to an RV camper which is a nifty project that he is putting out on youtube. Unfortunately Amy does not put the link in the description box (However, top on the list is the link to the Dale tribe's store where you can buy buttons that say "Dale Tribe" for $9.00!!!) The video ends with the tribe settling down for the night. Here's hoping Nana fixed you guys a yummy hot dinner! Sweet dreams!
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In "Caught in a Torrential Rain Storm" the Dale tribe seems surprised by...well..rain.
Jon and Anna continue their travels in England, this time visiting the charming town and surrounding coastline of St. Ives. Jon exhibits self-control until the end when he films himself looking like an idiot flailing around doing "parkour". (Google it if you don't know what that is) But I forgive Jon; he captures some beautiful sunset footage.
Amy, at Nana and Poppa's digs in Colorado, is another matter. She complains about the dog whining and waking her up. Amy, your dog needs exercise; you've got 3 kids- kick their butts out of bed and get them to take poor, suffering Phoenix for a walk. Later, Poppa, Eli and Aspen are engaged in some interesting projects but we don't see much because Shae is hawking her tee-shirt (only $20 at their online store!) Then the tribe's off to buy useless crap from Hobby Lobby and Target. Finally the rain comes and it's....wet. My recommendation to the Dale tribe: an umbrella!
Jon and Anna continue their travels in England, this time visiting the charming town and surrounding coastline of St. Ives. Jon exhibits self-control until the end when he films himself looking like an idiot flailing around doing "parkour". (Google it if you don't know what that is) But I forgive Jon; he captures some beautiful sunset footage.
Amy, at Nana and Poppa's digs in Colorado, is another matter. She complains about the dog whining and waking her up. Amy, your dog needs exercise; you've got 3 kids- kick their butts out of bed and get them to take poor, suffering Phoenix for a walk. Later, Poppa, Eli and Aspen are engaged in some interesting projects but we don't see much because Shae is hawking her tee-shirt (only $20 at their online store!) Then the tribe's off to buy useless crap from Hobby Lobby and Target. Finally the rain comes and it's....wet. My recommendation to the Dale tribe: an umbrella!
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Are they really popular enough to be selling merch? That's so weird to me. I mean really, not just clothing but mugs and phone cases? And the designs aren't very attractive in my opinion. I wonder if anyone will ever buy anything.
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I was just looking for the merch on Google to see what it looked like. I stumbled across the description on YouTube. Jon claims to be British. Maybe he's got British relatives, but I don't believe he's British. His accent is awful. And he's supposed to be "adventurous and goofy". Amy supposedly loves "all things Korean". Does that include Kim Jong Un? And have they done anything towards training Phoenix to be a "diabetic alert dog"? If so, she shouldn't be bitching about the dog waking her up. Anyway, except for Amy loving Star Wars, and Aspen having diabetes, the descriptions aren't very accurate from what I've seen. Of course, she says more about herself than anyone else in the family. Everyone else gets two.words, and Aspen is totally defined by her diabetes.[img]//uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201707 ... c3756a.jpg[/img]
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I just don't know what investment is needed to establish a merch store. Will it be a money-maker for them even if they sell only 10 shirts? And the "Follow the unicorn" phrase was already taken by another t-shirt vendor! (The graphic is different though) Maybe Jon and Amy are envisioning this as a career for Anna? Her education is weak but she is artistic and the merch designs could definitely use some improvement!!!Caisflame wrote:Are they really popular enough to be selling merch? That's so weird to me. I mean really, not just clothing but mugs and phone cases? And the designs aren't very attractive in my opinion. I wonder if anyone will ever buy anything.
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True. It's hard to trust Jon and Amy's drivel. But Jon's parents (Tony/Felicity Dale) have a big internet presence because they are evangelical Christians, they sell books, do podcasts and interviews. They claim to have moved from England to Texas in 1987 when Jon was 10. So I understand why Jon might have a weird accent. And Jon enjoys the outdoors as many Coloradans do. He works in a Christian ministry primarily targeted at men which emphasizes manly "adventures" such as dirt-biking, rock-climbing as a way to be a better Christian! I interpret his "goofiness" as obnoxious idiocy!lmmomSD wrote:I was just looking for the merch on Google to see what it looked like. I stumbled across the description on YouTube. Jon claims to be British. Maybe he's got British relatives, but I don't believe he's British. His accent is awful. And he's supposed to be "adventurous and goofy". Amy supposedly loves "all things Korean". Does that include Kim Jong Un? And have they done anything towards training Phoenix to be a "diabetic alert dog"? If so, she shouldn't be bitching about the dog waking her up. Anyway, except for Amy loving Star Wars, and Aspen having diabetes, the descriptions aren't very accurate from what I've seen. Of course, she says more about herself than anyone else in the family. Everyone else gets two.words, and Aspen is totally defined by her diabetes.
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Amy is total space cadet. She and Jon have no ability to turn Phoenix into a service dog for Aspen. They don't give Phoenix daily obedience training and don't take her restaurants or stores to get her socialized.
And they focus on Aspen's diabetes because they know it will get them views that translate into $$$!
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It really bugs me when "Christians" exploit their children like that for money. You can't serve two masters. It's bad enough when non-religious vloggers exploit their kids, but Christians, especially those who talk about their faith publicly, are supposed to be holding themselves to a higher standard. And using your daughter's chronic, life threatening illness to make money, is just not what Jesus would do.
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It really pisses me off that they all have something fun to describe them in their channel description and all Aspen has is diabetes. They make her life ALL about her diabetes. I get that it's a big part of her life, but I find it sick that they didn't get her any other description like hobbies or things she enjoys.
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That's exactly what I meant. In the channel description, she is completely defined by her diabetes. Isn't the point supposed to be not to let it define her? She's such a spunky kid. I really like her. Wish she didn't have such awful parents.Caisflame wrote:It really pisses me off that they all have something fun to describe them in their channel description and all Aspen has is diabetes. They make her life ALL about her diabetes. I get that it's a big part of her life, but I find it sick that they didn't get her any other description like hobbies or things she enjoys.
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In "Anna visits her dream school" it's a trip down memory lane for the Dale tribe as Jon's parents revisit old haunts and a college tour for Anna in Falmouth, England. Jon is capless. Hurrah!... Oh rat fart! he buys another one!
In Colorado it's the final day of the tribe's visit to Nana and Poppa's. Poppa and Eli have made terrific progress on the floor of the bus-to-RV conversion project. Nice job, boys! Then it's off to the zoo where we see a few shot of animals but mostly shots of the tribe (Including Nana and Poppa) acting like blockheads. Eli, the zoo is not the place for your inept parkour tricks and the rope railing is not meant for tight-rope walking. And Amy demonstrates she's smarter than a preschooler!
Back at home, Amy answers the question of the day which is , "if you could pick an object from any movie or book, what would you pick?" Normally I hate the QOTD because it gives Amy an excuse to prattle on mindlessly but I got a big laugh out of her answer. She picked "house droid" from Star Wars
to cook and clean for her!
On a more serious note, I sincerely hope Anna does go to a wonderful school like Falmouth University. Between Amy's homeschooling and that sub-standard Christian school she attends, Anna is not getting the education she deserves. Good luck Anna!
In Colorado it's the final day of the tribe's visit to Nana and Poppa's. Poppa and Eli have made terrific progress on the floor of the bus-to-RV conversion project. Nice job, boys! Then it's off to the zoo where we see a few shot of animals but mostly shots of the tribe (Including Nana and Poppa) acting like blockheads. Eli, the zoo is not the place for your inept parkour tricks and the rope railing is not meant for tight-rope walking. And Amy demonstrates she's smarter than a preschooler!
Back at home, Amy answers the question of the day which is , "if you could pick an object from any movie or book, what would you pick?" Normally I hate the QOTD because it gives Amy an excuse to prattle on mindlessly but I got a big laugh out of her answer. She picked "house droid" from Star Wars
to cook and clean for her!
On a more serious note, I sincerely hope Anna does go to a wonderful school like Falmouth University. Between Amy's homeschooling and that sub-standard Christian school she attends, Anna is not getting the education she deserves. Good luck Anna!
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In "Changing an insulin pump..." it's the final leg of the trip to England for Jon and Anna as they stroll the town of Bosham where Jon spent his early childhood. This is a sweet part of the video; they visit the grave site of Jon's maternal grandparents. Jon's parents buy Anna a book she has wanted and her thanks to them is so heartfelt. Lovely Anna!
But back in Colorado, you know it's bad when the high point of this segment is their cat, Cogs, licking his butt in the kitchen sink! Aspen needs her pump changed at the movies and doesn't have the necessary items in her diabetes bag so Amy rushes back home to get a pump and the insulin. Amy, your disorganization makes it so hard for Aspen to manage her diabetes. She's 10 and new to diabetes for fuck's sake! It's your job to make sure she's got everything she needs in her diabetes bag and she has the bag with her everywhere she goes!
Then who's cooking dinner for the tribe? Why Aspen and Shae! While Amy drones in front of the camera, the girl prepare a "Hello Fresh" meal kit and do the dishes. I swear, the whole tribe would shrivel and die of starvation without those "Hello Fresh" kits.
Finally comes the coma-inducing boredom of watching the tribe opening packages and letters sent to them by fans. I am always befuddled about why anyone would send this well-off family crap and why the Dale tribe thinks this makes for good vlogging. It doesn't. But thanks to Cogsy for the wrap-up!
But back in Colorado, you know it's bad when the high point of this segment is their cat, Cogs, licking his butt in the kitchen sink! Aspen needs her pump changed at the movies and doesn't have the necessary items in her diabetes bag so Amy rushes back home to get a pump and the insulin. Amy, your disorganization makes it so hard for Aspen to manage her diabetes. She's 10 and new to diabetes for fuck's sake! It's your job to make sure she's got everything she needs in her diabetes bag and she has the bag with her everywhere she goes!
Then who's cooking dinner for the tribe? Why Aspen and Shae! While Amy drones in front of the camera, the girl prepare a "Hello Fresh" meal kit and do the dishes. I swear, the whole tribe would shrivel and die of starvation without those "Hello Fresh" kits.
Finally comes the coma-inducing boredom of watching the tribe opening packages and letters sent to them by fans. I am always befuddled about why anyone would send this well-off family crap and why the Dale tribe thinks this makes for good vlogging. It doesn't. But thanks to Cogsy for the wrap-up!
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In "What has he done to his hair?" the trip to England is winding down and Jon, Anna and his parents are eating their way through the countryside. Candy, eggs, sausage, beans, something called English flapjacks...I started to feel queasy just watching them. Jon shows off his athletic prowess by beating a 10 and an 8 year old at ping-pong and doing flips on their trampoline as they glumly watch.
Back in Colorado Amy finally steps up to the plate as a parent and takes Aspen and Shae to a "Beyond Type 1" picnic event in Denver. Aspen meets the members of the "Beyond Type 1" bike team who are biking across America to raise awareness and money for type 1 research. Aspen is genuinely happy to be around other T1 adults and kids. Amy finally appreciates how truly isolated Aspen feels about her illness. So Amy, this fall get off your tushie and make sure Aspen is signed up for Diabetes camp next summer!!!
And, Eli...about your hair. No....just no.
Back in Colorado Amy finally steps up to the plate as a parent and takes Aspen and Shae to a "Beyond Type 1" picnic event in Denver. Aspen meets the members of the "Beyond Type 1" bike team who are biking across America to raise awareness and money for type 1 research. Aspen is genuinely happy to be around other T1 adults and kids. Amy finally appreciates how truly isolated Aspen feels about her illness. So Amy, this fall get off your tushie and make sure Aspen is signed up for Diabetes camp next summer!!!
And, Eli...about your hair. No....just no.
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Ugh! Another day, another dollar for the avaricious Dale tribe. Or in the latest video "Preparing for a diabetic emergency...", several hundred dollars worth of free vanity medical id bracelets for Aspen. Why not exploit our diabetic daughter and get some free stuff by shilling for a company?!
This really burns my butt! So many T1 diabetics cannot afford test strips and insulin because of inadequate or no health insurance. The Dale tribe appears to have excellent insurance for Aspen and can afford pumps, insulin, meters, a continuous glucose monitoring system. And they can certainly afford a nice id bracelet for Aspen.
I do not mind if youtubers give an honest review of something they have purchased. But I refuse to watch an advertisement especially if it involves exploiting a 10 year old ill child. So I stopped watching.
This really burns my butt! So many T1 diabetics cannot afford test strips and insulin because of inadequate or no health insurance. The Dale tribe appears to have excellent insurance for Aspen and can afford pumps, insulin, meters, a continuous glucose monitoring system. And they can certainly afford a nice id bracelet for Aspen.
I do not mind if youtubers give an honest review of something they have purchased. But I refuse to watch an advertisement especially if it involves exploiting a 10 year old ill child. So I stopped watching.
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I like Eli's hair, but as someone who is familiar with colored hair, that's a color that is going to fade fast even with the right upkeep.