by RR 10 Replies latest jw friends
Temperatures in New Jersey were in the high 90s today and tomorrow, in some places it was 100 degrees.
So schools were let out at midday, due to the heat.
One of my customers, who is self-employed is a new recruit to the JW's. Today when I arrived at his complex (I'm a letter carrier) there he was with his young boy (around 10 or so) leaving his townhome to go out in field service. I thought to myself, "too hot for school, but not for knocking on doors"? Insane!
RR
they go door to door in ANY weather, rain or shine, cold or Hot, they think it shows how zealous they are, but it only makes them look like idiots.
Mad Dogs and Englishmen
Mad Dogs and Englishmen (Noel Coward) In tropical climes there are certain times of day When all the citizens retire, to tear their clothes off and perspire. It's one of those rules that the biggest fools obey, Because the sun is much too sultry and one must avoid its ultry-violet ray -- Papalaka-papalaka-papalaka-boo. (Repeat) Digariga-digariga-digariga-doo. (Repeat) The natives grieve when the white men leave their huts, Because they're obviously, absolutely nuts -- Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun. The Japanese don't care to, the Chinese wouldn't dare to, Hindus and Argentines sleep firmly from twelve to one, But Englishmen detest a siesta, In the Philippines there are lovely screens, to protect you from the glare, In the Malay states there are hats like plates, which the Britishers won't wear, At twelve noon the natives swoon, and no further work is done - But Mad Dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun. It's such a surprise for the Eastern eyes to see, That though the British are effete, they're quite impervious to heat, When the white man rides, every native hides in glee, Because the simple creatures hope he will impale his solar topee on a tree. Bolyboly-bolyboly-bolyboly-baa. (Repeat) Habaninny-habaninny-habaninny-haa. (Repeat) It seems such a shame that when the English claim the earth That they give rise to such hilarity and mirth - Mad Dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun. The toughest Burmese bandit can never understand it. In Rangoon the heat of noon is just what the natives shun. They put their scotch or rye down, and lie down. In the jungle town where the sun beats down, to the rage of man or beast, The English garb of the English sahib merely gets a bit more creased. In Bangkok, at twelve o'clock, they foam at the mouth and run, But mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun. Mad Dogs and Englishmen, go out in the midday sun. The smallest Malay rabbit deplores this stupid habit. In Hong Kong, they strike a gong, and fire off a noonday gun. To reprimand each inmate, who's in late. In the mangrove swamps where the python romps there is peace from twelve till two. Even caribous lie down and snooze, for there's nothing else to do. In Bengal, to move at all, is seldom if ever done, But mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun.
Let's add JWs to that list
The sad thing is, it was obvious this kid didn't want to go.
Same here RR...
I hated going out in bad weather, I felt like a total fool that didn't have sense enough to get out of the rain. You could tell the householder felt the same about us.
Hated for them to have to hold the door open and let the cold or hot in...it was all just plain stupid.
Was told we were proving to Jehovah that we weren't just fair weather witnesses... like he really cared...
Cas
Mrs. Jones: I was just about to post: "Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun"! LOL My parents always used to say say that.
changeling :)
I recall many a time feeling sick and even throwing up in field service on a hot day.
changeling :)
Here in Seattle, we haven't seen 70 degrees for weeks. We're calling it "June-uary." If we split the difference with you, we'd both be happy!
how funny, Mrs. Jones! We used to sing "only mad dogs and Jehovah's Witnesses go out in the noonday sun." It was the theme song of a group of pioneers, back when I was a pioneer.
More - when are folks going to start getting JWs on child abuse? Taking your kid out on a day so hot the schools closed is insanity. and as others pointed out in different threads, the kids live in an atmosphere of fear, have their self-esteem beaten down, are physically abused at the KH for the slightest mistake, their education is neglected, much more goes on. Maybe when we see something we should start calling child protective services and reporting them.
