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  camping information.

  by James Brown in

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  my wife and i are planning on taking a year off and taking a jeep and a camper through all the 48 contiguous states and alaska and some of canada.. living in florida, i have always had guns and a concealed carry permit.

  but researching for our upcoming retirement vacation, it seems to me that i might not be able to legally carry firearms on my upcoming expedition.. it seems every state has different laws and licenses.

  what does a camper from florida do when he goes to new york or california?

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  Not too sure about the gun issue. Good question. We carry too.

  As for the trip....GO FOR IT. Life is too short. Wish I could do it but have too much responsibility at the moment.

  Be safe!!!
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  Single Sisters

  by BashfulAshG in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  am i the only one who has single, desperate sisters in the congregation?

  they tend to be holier-than-thou, frumpty, but in private talk about getting married.

  but they don't understand why no brother will look at them.

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  Single sisters with ankle length skirts, flats and no make up = holier than thous looking for an Elder husband.

  Sisters with knee length skirts, high heels and make up = need to be a little more "spiritual."

  You CAN NEVER WIN IN THIS CULT. "Your skirts are too long, your make up too heavy, your nails too red, you top is too tight or too low." For Gods sake you can't do ANYTHING right! You can never do enough.

  We feel like a weight has been lifted off of our shoulders since leaving. NEVER BEEN HAPPIER WITHOUT ALL THE JUDGEMENT! Gee...I wonder why no one is getting baptized, reaching out or donating.

  HYPOCRITES!!!
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  My Issue: How To Step Down As A MS Without Getting Noticed

  by JW_Rogue in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  so that other thread was fun but now i need some help with something.

  i was born in the truth most of my family is in.

  although they aren't outwardly super spiritual i doubt any of them would ever leave.

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  Pull out the ole sick card. Start out gradual, i.e. migraine headaches, joint pain or play the extremely busy card, ie. long work hours or traveling.

  It will be more difficult since your family all attends the same hall. It may take some time and patience on your part.

  This will begin you distancing yourself but once you decide to completely fade they will try and love bomb you back in.

  They have tried love bombing us and we give them NOTHING. I owe them NOTHING.

  Keep us posted.
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  William Malenfant: Do Not Be Misled By the Wicked

  by wifibandit in

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  2. bible

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snvmn13dyym.

  the irony is killing me!.

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  I know...it's incredible! Has anyone seen the RC where Anthony Morris talks to the audience about not judging others? That one is incredible! We laughed our ass*** off on that one.

  Narcissists NEVER think they are wrong. It's always everyone else!!!!
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  Need a good laugh?

  by FadeToBlack in

  1. social
  2. humour

  if you could use a good laugh please have a look at page 7 of the july 2015 awake.

  my wife leaves the latest issues on my pillow when she gets back from her meetings.

  i often scan through them looking for nonsense.

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  The really ironic thing about the caption is that since we have left this crazy cult our family has had a satisfying measure of control over our lives. We are also able to live our full potential (receiving additional training and teaching our children how to survive), uninhibited by frustrating circumstances (the man made rules of the Botchtower), daily pressures (go to meetings, field circus, assemblies, do more, do more, do more) and last but not least negative feelings (the vibes EVERY JW ever gave us).

  So I guess we ARE living the real life. Things that make ya go Hmmm!
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  getting drivers licensene not same as getting baptized

  by poopie in

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  2. friends

  if you get in an accident you will not be shunned by everyone in your family.

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  This drivers license example is a very poor one.

  Some studies have shown the the brain does not fully mature until at least the mid 20's, possibly until the 30's.

  Isn't that when Jesus was baptized? Funny how the GB never mentions when Jesus was baptized.

  Bottom line...If the young ones are "in" at an early age, then they can use their family and friends as emotional black mail.
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  Need a good laugh?

  by FadeToBlack in

  1. social
  2. humour

  if you could use a good laugh please have a look at page 7 of the july 2015 awake.

  my wife leaves the latest issues on my pillow when she gets back from her meetings.

  i often scan through them looking for nonsense.

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  Maybe he is treking to his meeting through crocodile infested waters. He may also have to worry about being attacked by native tribes that have recently murdered his entire family. He has remained faithful and Jah will bless him for his faithfulness. That is the revised version from the GB! lol

  This picture just shows how unrealistic this cult is.

  Great picture for a laugh!
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  Change to dress and grooming rules for JWs in USA soon?

  by RayPublisher in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  my guy with the lurk account on jwtalk (where all the kool-aid drinking jws go to talk about how wonderful 'the twoof' is) sent me some more interesting threads, here's one:.

  spoiler: starting new the new service year september.

  "there will be new directives from the branch through the circuit overseer on dress and grooming that will disqualify one to be a congregation publisher.

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  Oh, let's hope this is true. They are digging their own grave
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  Missed it by that much ----------23

  by John Aquila in

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  2. experiences

  i almost had a freaking heart attack.

  i even threw my coffee cup at the wall and starting yelling like crazy when i got the the 5th number correct.

  i was checking my texas lottery ticket for this past saturday.

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  Damn...better luck next time!

  Haven't played yet but plan on it SOON
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  Where are the Young Elders?

  by James Jack in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i was appointed as an elder when i turned 30, 25 years ago.

  which was the norm back then.. now, i very rarely here of a young man becoming an elder.

  in our town we have 2 english congregations.

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  All the "thinkers" are leaving and the ones that know TTATT that may have family still in are just sticking around for all the social events.

  Then there is the young ones that just make Mommy and Daddy "proud as punch."

  A young couple came into a restaurant that we were eating at. It was on a Saturday, after the ministry would be over. We could spot them a mile away. Him: White shirt, bright tie, navy pants (clean cut). Her: Very plain (no make up), ankle length skirt and flats. Both: Pasty white (have not seen the sun in a while). Our 1st thought: Pioneer and future Bethelites or Need Greaters. You can spot em in a instant.

  This cult has absolutely NO SUBSTANCE!