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  Ozzie's Weekend Poll #45

  by ozziepost in

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  45 today!!!

  yep, we've been going for around a year on these weekend polls.

  worth a celebration?

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  alfie

  Personally, I would like to have my wine distilled and produce a good gin. Then I could make my specialty: a martini so dry that even Bedouin herdsmen are envious.Now to the important stuff.

  Looking back, I'd have to say my most bizarre belief as a Witness was that we called it "The Truth". While serving as a Witness, I thought going into another religious building would result in an early demise for myself, mrs. alfie and of course our daughter ms. alfie. That caused me to worry about the fate(dare I use that word) of our black cat.

  CIAO4NIAO!!

  alfie
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  When You Were A Witness, Did You Ever Want To Go To Heaven?

  by minimus in

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  since it's very close to the memorial celebration, i thought that this question might be appropriate.

  did you ever feel that you might just want to go to heaven???

  or was your future only an earthly one?

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  alfie

  No

  CIAO4NIAO!!!

  alfie
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  Ozzie's Weekend Poll #44

  by ozziepost in

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  how's your weekend going?

  i trust that you're finding time for a bit of "peace and quiet".

  mrs ozzie and i have enjoyed being out in the crisp autumn air here in the highlands.

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  alfie

  The reason is #2(sort of)

  Going in pairs, as we all know, is practiced by all JW's so that when we are talking to a householder, they don't have time to figure out the gobbledygook that one witness uses before the other one hits them with another bit of "Truth". Elders use the same tactic on their visits so a publisher never has a chance to see which way the conversation is going, thereby becoming so confused, that before they know it,the elders have them tap dancing like crazy.

  CIAO4NIAO!!!

  alfie
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  ROLL CALL!!!!! How many people are on this forum?

  by NaruNaruChan in

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  i'm so curious!

  if you see this, sign your name and your location if you want, cuz i wanna know how many people actively view this!

  ^_^

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  alfie

  From Canada's West Coast, alfie and mrs. alfie

  CIAO4NIAO!!!

  alfie
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  Your most powerful spiritual saying is?????

  by anti-absolutist in

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  we all go through times of stress and sad times.

  what is a simple, yet profound saying that you have reminded yourself of to make these troubling times easier?

  you don't have to believe in a literal god, just that there are higher thoughts within us that we all are able to draw from.. the one that has worked the best for me is: .

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  alfie

  The most powerful words to me are "Grandpa, can you play with us please?"

  CIAO4NIAO!!

  alfie
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  Ozzie's Weekend Poll #43

  by ozziepost in

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  how's your weekend going?

  mrs ozzie and i have spent a very happy time with friends from the australian navy and enjoyed a fine meal at a really fine vietnamese restaurant up "in the big smoke".

  what were we drinking?

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  alfie

  I learned that the WBTS is a clean organization, which I now know is a bald faced lie.

  I learned that the WBTS is a worldwide brotherhood where equality is practiced and nurtured, only some are more equal than others.

  I learned that the WBTS encourages all to strive to be better servants of god, just don't get too much better or else.

  I learned that the WBTS reminds us to "READ YOUR BIBLE DAILY", just don't believe it unless the Society approves it.

  I learned that the WBTS quotes James 4:8 "Draw close to God and He'll draw close to you" and then displays blatant and unadaulterated hypocrisy by completely ignoring the scripture.

  CIAO4NIAO!!

  alfie
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  Will this war in Iraq, damage friendships here?

  by WildTurkey in

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  what do you think.

  will this war in iraq, damage friendships here?

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  alfie

  For the record, I oppose war at any time and in any place. That being said I also understand that there are times when military conflicts are not only inevitable but also necessary. The war in Iraq, I believe, is not one of those times. There are those who disagree with me and not only do I respect that viewpoint, I accept it and thus far, none of my friendships have been affected. Although I know nobody here personally, I hope someday to meet some and have the assurance that my viewpoints would not jeopardize any affections for one another.

  CIAO4NIAO!!

  alfie
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  Ozzie's Weekend Poll #42

  by ozziepost in

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  i guess you're rather preoccupied with other things this weekend but let's spend a moment or two in thinking about our yesterdays.

  yes, it's time for our weekend poll.

  it's number 42 this weekend.

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  alfie

  Good morning all,

  It's early morning here on the West Coast of Canada (2:30) and I'm up answering a poll. Mrs. alfie is having an affair with the sandman so I thought I'd let them be alone. Anyway, to the poll!

  #3 is definitely #1 on the list. Without hours you're a shmoozer and that doesn't go over well at HQ. So you gotta have hours, and the more you can make up make,the better. So I'd be minute pinching all month just to get my quota. This is why #6 is a very good second place finisher. RV's can really chalk up the hours. Even a cuppa was a good excuse for pumping up the old Service Report. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

  CIAO4NIAO!!

  alfie(and company)
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  Ozzie's Weekend Poll #41

  by ozziepost in

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  well, how's your weekend goin'?

  mrs ozzie's soakin' in her bubble bath, listening to the rain falling outside, and all is quiet this evenin'.

  bumped into a branch committee member in the supermarket earlier today.

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  alfie

  This response is based on phases of my life as a witness.

  When I first became a witness my reason would be #5- I really believed it was a scripturally directed decree, and as I was the head of a family, I was required to take the lead in this matter, so #6 applied. As time went on I desired to reach out for greater " priveleges" and the requirement for an MS and elder required that I continue to be active in service, which I believe is covered by #1. When the realization that the whole life we were living was based on lies and deceit, I only went out to avoid getting the dreaded "Shepherding Call"(#3). The rest, as they say, is history.

  BTW : We (the missus and I) sure enjoy everybody's posts. It's good for morale. Thank you all.

  CIAO4NIAO!!

  alfie
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  The life they stole from me

  by sipho in

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  i have just come across this website and was amazed to read to many similar experiences to what i went through with the 'loving' congregations of jehovah's witnesses.

  i have now been gone 4 years but after reading some experiences i realise that the pain they caused still remains.

  i am now quite angry at the way they control your life and brainwash you - i am so glad i finally saw what was happening and got out.

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  alfie

  Hi Sipho and welcome. This is quite an interesting place and one where I'm sure you'll feel welcome and perhaps even make friends. Just jump in whenever you feel like it.

  CIAO4NIAO!!

  alfie