I'm Going to Regular Meetups at LDS Church!

by Simon 15 Replies latest jw friends

  • Simon
    Simon

    Yeah, I know ... who would want to step foot anywhere near a new-age religious church after being brought up a JW, right?

    I know some will already be judging me, but hold-on - it maybe even worse than you imagine!

    The group I meet-up with ... don't go inside, we never pray, we, erm, we just hang out in the car-park.

    You're thinking "WTF?" aren't you :)

    Confession time: I'm playing Pokemon Go.

    I don't know if LDS churches have done it intentionally or bored kids who get dragged along nominated them so they have something to do but many of the Pokemon Gyms round here are LDS Churches. Turns out the large car-parks are a plus for meet-ups.

    There is something kind of strange about 40+ people 'randomly' meeting up to do a 'raid' but hey, I'm levelling up and that's all that matters! One of my kids got me playing it again (we're competitive) and it's kind of fun. It's fascinating how many people who play aren't the children / teens you'd expect - there's an old couple that play who have a high ranking and do a lot of walking because of it (keeps them fit I guess) and they know all the kids (who are in awe of their cool status).

    My other favourite Pokemon gym is a pub that's also in range of a Pokestop so we can spin stops while we're there. You often end up battling against other people that are in there.

    OK, I'll go hang my head in shame now.

  • dubstepped
    dubstepped

    Pokemon AND the LDS?!!! I'm just not sure I can ever look your avatar in the eyes and take you seriously again.

  • Listener
    Listener
    It's fascinating how many people who play aren't the children / teens you'd expect -
    Is this a confession? I'd be fascinated to know what you were expecting Pokemon Players to be like.
  • Simon
    Simon
    I'd be fascinated to know what you were expecting Pokemon Players to be like.

    I always hope for bikini babes and expect disappointment.

  • atomant
    atomant

    l watch repeats of bambi if that makes you feel better.

  • Simon
    Simon
    I'm just not sure I can ever look your avatar in the eyes and take you seriously again.

    There's a reason my avatar wears a mask.

  • Old Navy
    Old Navy

    Brilliant!! A 'fine example' of post WTBorg Cult Inc. freedoms! WTBorg Cult Dogma would have prevented such enjoyable pursuits at those 'very worldly' locations with those 'very worldly' friends.

    A Free Mind is a wonderful thing.

  • barry
    barry

    I had one of those in our house. The guy lives next door is into Pokemon and he found one in our lounge room. I don't know about the internet and these strange animals but one of them sitting in the long room freaked me out.

  • caves
    caves

    Simon .LOL! I just snorted.

  • Darkknight757
    Darkknight757

    My old boss plays at 70+ years old!! Hey it keeps him very active. It’s great that you have something you can play with your kid.

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