Sir Clinksalot Posted July 27, 2005 Posted July 27, 2005 http://www.local6.com/family/4771136/detail.html ALBANY, Ind. -- An Indiana woman is trying to get a paycheck for hours of work she did as a wife. She's divorcing her husband and said she's sending him a bill for almost $500,000 for housework she says she did and kept track of over the years. Kathy Thompson appeared on ABC's "Good Morning America" three years ago when she went on strike in an effort to get her husband to help out more around the house. After five years of marriage to Gary Thompson, Kathy said she's trying to be reasonable. She's filing for divorce, but isn't asking for a normal alimony payment. Kathy has drawn up an itemized bill with what she believes Gary owes her after their time together. The itemized bill includes a charge for cleaning that amounts to $42,000. Cooking is billed for $35,200. The laundry tab is $17,600. Yardwork costs a comparatively paltry $1,200. Good Morning America first talked to the Thompsons in 2002, when Kathy, fed up with Gary's fishing trips, went on strike to demand help around the house. She also sought some nights out. "He goes fishing a lot and he doesn't appreciate me, so I went on strike," Kathy said in 2002. That strike ended when Gary showed up with flowers, plans for a vacation and dinner reservations. "I'm killing two birds with one stone. It's our anniversary, so I decided to take her away for a couple of days. We can end the strike and celebrate our anniversary at the same time," Gary said. But this time the honeymoon is over for good. Kathy filed for divorce and seeks repayment for services rendered. Appearing on ABC's "Good Morning America" Tuesday, Kathy said changes in the couple's marriage were short-lived. "I ended up doing double the work. It just started becoming part of my job, mowing the lawn," Kathy said. "I started working part-time also." Kathy did not charge her husband for "romance". She did share how she arrived at the charges on the itemized bill. "I called around and got estimates from different people that charged for cleaning and ... I went from there," Kathy said. Kathy found that Laundromats charge $7 a pound for doing laundry. Kathy doesn't think she'll actually get the $500,000 for which she is asking. "It's not about the money. It's about standing up for women' s rights and the respect they deserve and their duties around the house," Kathy said. "I know there's men that work hard too, but a woman doesn't get a day to take a break." All I have to say about that woman is this: If you want a salary for 5 years then you will need to take out 1/2 of EVERYTHING over that 5 years. 1/2 of the rent for 5 years 1/2 of ALL utilities for 5 years All clothing purchases All food purchases Vacations Cars and Insurance By my calculations you now owe your husband money. Gregg "This is absolutely ridiculous" C.
TheStig Posted July 27, 2005 Posted July 27, 2005 WOW this lady is freeking insane! If I were her husband, I would say "Yo b***h get outta my house and get a job! Honestly, If she thinks that she really is going to get the money out of him, she's an idiot. BUT WAIT!!! It's not about money! It's about women's rights! So then why is there money involved? Because doing those things that don't make you life suck is agenst womens rights! Colin C
SharkTums Posted July 27, 2005 Posted July 27, 2005 I saw her on the Today show today! I'm trying to be nice here, but I feel like writing her a bill for making me look at her! cough trailer trash cough
crispy Posted July 27, 2005 Posted July 27, 2005 I saw her on the Today show today! I'm trying to be nice here, but I feel like writing her a bill for making me look at her! LOL, oh man, nice, you should
kat11joe Posted July 27, 2005 Posted July 27, 2005 That is absolutely ridiculous! Her husband ought to charge her money for putting up with her for five years. I agree with Gregg. If she's gonna be that petty, then he should itemize everything that he's spent money on for her and half the household expenses and throw it in her face. What a media whore.
Sir Clinksalot Posted July 27, 2005 Author Posted July 27, 2005 Wow..so since we have been married 10 years I could get a million dollars?!?! :shock: I would charge for "romance" too!! That alone has got to be worth a couple hundred thousand! Kristi "love you honey " C.
Justin Adams Posted July 27, 2005 Posted July 27, 2005 The title says it all. "Indiana wife". That's all you need to say. This has Jerry Springer written all over it. I'm surpised that Good Morning America actually ran this story. Twice. It isn't worth a mention on national news. Justin
Jose Eber Posted July 27, 2005 Posted July 27, 2005 What a punt. I agree with the above posts. A) ugly woman/ugly personality B) what about the husband charging her for half a million for having to put up with a botch for 5 years. "Kick me in the face please, I deserve it!"
Meteornotes Posted July 27, 2005 Posted July 27, 2005 The husband probably needs 500k to somehow get the annoying ringing out of his head caused by her constant whining. What an irritating skank... dt
Sir Clinksalot Posted July 27, 2005 Author Posted July 27, 2005 Here is my other thought. The guy lives in Athens, Indiana. Does he actually make that much money??? That woman is FUGLY!!!
maliboomer Posted July 27, 2005 Posted July 27, 2005 Evil on screen keyboard, my real one has died... Anyways, I think she is really quite funny, I very much doubt she'll get the money, but it's still entertaining seeing her being so unreasoable.
SonOfBeastSucks Posted July 27, 2005 Posted July 27, 2005 This among other things gives Indiana a bad name. I can't wait to get out of Indiana!
AllisonY2K Posted July 27, 2005 Posted July 27, 2005 I'm all about women's rights (woohoo! feminism!) and the concept of 'women's work' but if someone is supporting you and paying your bills, housework is the least you can do so the guy doesn't feel like you're a freeloader...especially if you have no job. She isn't going to charge for romance because that would make her a hooker..or an escort (same difference).
FlyingScooter Posted July 27, 2005 Posted July 27, 2005 This is funny! I absolutely love it! So...... When is the book and movie coming out? Watch, he'll counter her on mental cruelty: Listen judge, she'd vacuum all night to keep me awake and make me exhausted for work. Yeah, i bought her flowers. Had to do something to get that damn Lysol smell out of the house! She wants a paycheck??? Momma said when i found her on the corner all those years ago she wasn't waiting for bus.
jarmor Posted July 28, 2005 Posted July 28, 2005 What kills me is that she probably knew before she married him what kinda person he was but as always people have that "oh I can change him" mantality but end up getting hurt and want half a mil.... Dumb Crack whore!
DenDen Posted July 29, 2005 Posted July 29, 2005 Why is it that every 2 years or so, you hear something of this nature on the news (slow news day) about some trailer-tramp like this? (in my best trailer-parkanese,) If sheed-dun her homework, sheed find out dat nun o' dem tramps got what dey wanted. GITTERDUN! LOL
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