Katie Thurston - Bachelorette 17 - Discussion

@Billysmom thanks for sharing! Interesting article.

Well at least something good came out of that debacle.

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A very important first meeting.

@blueblues how did I miss this! We've been having storms and I keep loosing connection off and on which means I loose all new posts.

This is adorable! Blake obviously is so good with animals, I didn't think there would be an issue.

I'm surprised the condo is still empty. Didn't she move awhile ago?

Very sweet.

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This is cute too. I don't know why there aren't the dot's to embed on some of her IGs.

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I highly recommend the content of Blake’s stories from Kenya right now, where local wildlife rangers keep elephant herds from destroying crops with flashlights and bangers, thus mitigationg the conflicts between farmers and wildlife

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blakemoynes High ground along the foot patrol route to survey the land. Rangers are super professional, detailed, hardworking and dedicated.
A study / survey gathered the world has lost over 1,000 rangers in the past decade on duty due to harsh and dangerous conditions. Poachers and dangerous game to name a few..
I joined the @biglifeafrica Ranger Club to support them and help them protect OUR wildlife and wild lands throughout the year. You should consider this too! I’ve linked it in my bio.
#antipoaching #oneplanet #kenya #amboseli #elephants #wildliferangers

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Katie and Blake announced their break up

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based off of BOTH IG posts by Katie & Blake Their Caption states:

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It is with mutual love and respect that we have decided to go our separate ways. We are so grateful for the moments we shared together and the entire journey that has unfolded this year, but we ultimately have concluded that we are not compatible as life partners, and it is the most caring choice for both of us to move forward independently. We ask for kindness and privacy as we both navigate this transition. Both of us will forever want the best for one another and ask you to please support us in our decision.

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I'm not totally shocked. I know they have a deal with Neil Lane, but still wish that they didn't push engagements on the show.

suzq wrote:I'm not totally shocked.  I know they have a deal with Neil Lane, but still wish that they didn't push engagements on the show.  

At least Matt didn't propose to Racheal. Even though Zac did at least they are realistic about that part of the relationship and life itself outside of the bubble.

Like so many couples, it was fun while it lasted!

I know Blake is very involved and has been for a long time in animal control. Katie I'm not sure what she does. I wish them both well and will continue to check up on Blake simply because I'm in awe of his work.

I felt something was up the other day when I saw this post in the past tense.

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Yes she seemed to be enthralled into the CA life really which is the polar opposite of what Blake is focused on which is low key and focused IMO. That is a lot of distance because Blake I am sure made it clear that it is his desire to stay in Canada anyway. In Seattle they were closer but now since she made the move to Cali it can cause some rift. They are obviously on 2 separate paths in life.

GuardianAngel wrote:Like so many couples, it was fun while it lasted!

I know Blake is very involved and has been for a long time in animal control. Katie I'm not sure what she does. I wish them both well and will continue to check up on Blake simply because I'm in awe of his work.

I felt something was up the other day when I saw this post in the past tense.

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