Posts by brutusmaximus

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Hangman's Noose

by Outaservice in

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you men, now that you're out of the witnesses do you still find yourself wearing neckties?

are you keeping them?

how about suits, do you ever wear them anywhere?.

brutusmaximus

I wear suits and stuff for work but I like being smart so not that bothered by it

BM

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Let's All Say "Thank You" To The People Who Run This Site

by Arthur in

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i realize that threads like this have been done before, but i don't think that it hurts to do one again.. i personally appreciate this website so much.

it has been an absolute treasure-trove of information, research material, emotional support, and simple enjoyment.

and, it's free of charge!

Anyone interested in joining a Fantasy Football league for ex JW's???

by esw1966 in

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i thought it could be fun to have a fantasy football league for ex jw's.. i created one if anyone would be interested in forming one.

it is entitled 'fortunate outcasts'.. you can log on at the site below.

you will need to register and then search for the league 'fortunate outcasts'.

brutusmaximus

Sorry not interested as this is not UK football but nancy boy American football

Hope you have a great season

BM should know more about American football

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My life as a Jehovahs Witness

by iamfreenow in

i have been writing my story today, before i joined the forum, and my friends linda and trev have encouraged me to post it.

actually, i found it very therapeutic to write it al down.

i hope it doeasn't bore you too much, as it is rather long.

brutusmaximus

A great read looking forward to the rest

BM

44

MY SON'S LEAVING HOME!!!!!!!!

by Dansk in

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my older son, karl, is leaving home.

it could be this coming sunday but, if not, definitely sometime during next week.. karl has been a wonderful son and friend.

leaving watchtower was made so much easier because of him - and his decision to exit undoubtedly prompted my wife, claire, to take a look at the damning evidence herself!

brutusmaximus

I missed out on Uni due to the borg but hey ho, I know there is still time but I get paid too much now to stop working.

Pass on my congrats to the lad, he will be well excited I'm sure and a big pat on the back to you as well for guiding him along. I like the sound of him already him being a drummer an all

Best Regards

BM

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Bethel Letter to Publishers (US Bethel Layoffs)

by V in

every september, at the beginning of the jw "service year", a letter to publishers is printed in the km.

this letter addresses recent layoffs at bethel:.

our kingdom ministry september 2006 (for united states of america), page 1. dear kingdom publishers:.

brutusmaximus

How many are getting the axe, 5, 10 ,20, 100, 1000 maybe we need to put it into perspective?

BM

68

Do you rather an automatic or manual transmission?

by JH in

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my first cars were all "manual" and they were small cars, cheap on gas.. then later on in life, i spoiled myself and bought automatic cars.. last week, i tried a manual yaris, and wasn't that comfortable with the manual transmission.

maybe it's the fact that i didn't drive a manual car in 6 years.. just wondering if anyone here after driving automatic transmission cars since many years, if you would come back to manual..

brutusmaximus

I'm with you whyami, I love my Honda manual, you gotta work the revs to get the best out of it but the shift is soooo slick it's a joy to drive

BM

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UK & IRELAND MAP

by ballistic in

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friends

i had an idea that i could build a uk map of everyones location which would show you instantly who is in your area from jwd.. (it might be an idea to do a seperate us one aswell but i'll wait and see if this one takes off first, or if anyone from the us wants to volunteer to do that one).

(and australia but you are all in the same backyard anyway - literally!!!).

anyway, all you have to do is post or email me your username and town and i will draw you on the map above which will change gradually to include everyone!.

brutusmaximus

Strathclyde will do nicely thanks

BM

31

My friend was "announced" last night!

by fullofdoubtnow in

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my friend marion, who i've posted about on here, was announced at last nights meeting as being no longer one of jehovahs witnesses.

she sent a da letter in recently, and of course the elders tried to get her to change her mind, but she insisted, and threatened to forward a copy to the uk hq, so they made the announcement.. she had a phone call from her jw son just now, and not a pleasant one at that.

he asked her how she could be so stupid, and told her that this was the last call of any kind he would be making to her, and she won't be allowed to see her grandchildren again until she comes to her senses.

brutusmaximus

Please pass on my warmest regards she is alot stronger than many of us on here I think by doing what she did by that I mean me really. Hopefully her son will see the light and get out of the darkness for all their sakes

BM

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What Dub Habits have you kept?(On accident or on Purpose?)

by mama1119 in

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i think that when you are in a cult like the dubs, things stick with you whether you want them to or not.

i still pray before meals and bedtime...anybody else?

brutusmaximus

Quiet farts so no one knows it's me only kiddin

None really except for eating Black pudding but that is more a taste thing than a religious thing

BM of the SFS (secret farters society)