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  Reminiscing about the Manchester JW Scene

  by Farmer Jim1 in

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  i’m sure like many of you that use this forum i sometimes think back over the years as a jw and recall the funny, the strange and then the downright bizarre things that happened within the organisation.

  i grew up and settled in a densely jw populated area of manchester which was filled with the usual jw drama and nonsense.. if you were from the area and have any memories or stories please post them here.. one of the things i clearly recall (and i’m sure this wasn’t just a manchester jw thing) was the massive drinking culture within the jw community.

  i didn’t really pick up on it until i started questioning things but looking back i can remember my parents taking about an elder in the hall that drank a can of beer before going to the thursday meeting.

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  His tipple was 2 Gold Label barley wines in a pint glass with a Southern Comfort chaser.

  jeeesus!
  
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  'Tactical Contact' - UK Police

  by LoveUniHateExams in

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  2. current

  take a look at this, fellow forum members .... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5d7eoodv3e .

  f**king brilliant xd.

  thoughts?.

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  even better----

  
  
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  Maybe more will follow.

  by Jayk in

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  2. experiences

  in a nutshell.

  a group of about 6 women who have been friends practically their whole lives that i personally know are leaving there jw husbands.

  my understanding is they're starting to see the hypocrisy of the .org.

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  wives should always remember they are sitting on a gold mine. if they lead their husband by his balls his heart and mind will follow.
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  It's My Birthday Today

  by pale.emperor in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  today is my 34th birthday.

  or, my 3rd birthday that i've actually acknowledged seeing as i was raised in the cult.. i woke up this morning to my 4yo running into my room and wishing me a "happy birthday daddy!".

  i got a card from my ex-jw brother and i bought myself a birthday gift - a new 50mm lens for my nikon camera (photography is a hobby i took up since leaving the cult).. i dont know about you guys, but birthdays is still something i have to make a conscious effort to acknowledge and enjoy.

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  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tiLf_bCClU
  
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  Explain Your Avatar

  by new boy in

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  i know this thread has been done before.

  however maybe some of the new comers might like to know.. my avatar is the cover of my first novel "your crazy life.

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  i bought the car registration to go on my car a few years ago. the car is long gone--but i still have the registration--on retention ( this is in Great Britain )

  my username is simply satan the devil re-arranged.
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  Knorr Family

  by vienne in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  for a secondary project, i need basic biography of n. h. knorr's parents and brother and sister.

  we have some details, which i have posted on our history blog: https://truthhistory.blogspot.com/.

  if you can add to this, please do..

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  stan livedeath

  it fascinates me how many former bethel slaves volunteers appear on this site.
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  A big shout out to the NHS

  by moley in

  1. watchtower
  2. medical

  last week i suffered two heart attacks, first one occurred while i was at home, phoned for an ambulance which promptly arrived and whisked me off too hospital, docs decided i needed a stent and during the angioplasty i had a massive heart attack according to the doc that did it.

  i was unaware as i was out.

  but what i want to say is what an amazing organisation the nhs is.

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  i'm lucky enough to have an NHS funded dentist.. it means i pay a set price for any treatment i need:

  Dentistry is one of the few NHS services where you have to pay a contribution towards the cost of your care. The information on this page explains what you may have to pay for your NHS dental treatment.

  • Emergency dental treatment – £21.60 This covers emergency care in a primary care NHS dental practice such as pain relief or a temporary filling.

  • Band 1 course of treatment – £21.60 This covers an examination, diagnosis (including X-rays), advice on how to prevent future problems, a scale and polish if clinically needed, and preventative care such as the application of fluoride varnish or fissure sealant if appropriate.

  • Band 2 course of treatment – £59.10 This covers everything listed in Band 1 above, plus any further treatment such as fillings, root canal work or removal of teeth but not more complex items covered by Band 3.

  • Band 3 course of treatment – £256.50 This covers everything listed in Bands 1 and 2 above, plus crowns, dentures, bridges and other laboratory work.

    great value for money.

    however--i recently needed a wisdom tooth extraction under sedation. this meant a hospital appointment. i was out for the count the whole time. total cost--nothing. zilch.
    

    even better value for money !
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  A big shout out to the NHS

  by moley in

  1. watchtower
  2. medical

  last week i suffered two heart attacks, first one occurred while i was at home, phoned for an ambulance which promptly arrived and whisked me off too hospital, docs decided i needed a stent and during the angioplasty i had a massive heart attack according to the doc that did it.

  i was unaware as i was out.

  but what i want to say is what an amazing organisation the nhs is.

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  Why does everyone want to move to countries such as the UK?

  for the last 2 years every non-eu immigrant to the UK pays a levy of £1000 towards NHS treatment before they even apply for a settlement visa. it is paid in 2 installments over the first 5 years. it is understood to be doubled soon--maybe next month.

  ive just paid my wifes second installment.

  this is in addition to the national insurance and income tax she pays out of her wages.
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  A big shout out to the NHS

  by moley in

  1. watchtower
  2. medical

  last week i suffered two heart attacks, first one occurred while i was at home, phoned for an ambulance which promptly arrived and whisked me off too hospital, docs decided i needed a stent and during the angioplasty i had a massive heart attack according to the doc that did it.

  i was unaware as i was out.

  but what i want to say is what an amazing organisation the nhs is.

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  i wish you a full recovery Moley--time to take life easy.

  yes--our NHS really is still the jewell in the crown of the UK

  i had a heart attack in 1996..and was in intensive care for a week. after a few years of palpitations, chest pains, GTN sprays...i was found to have very high cholestrol --hyperlipidaemia. various statins were tried--finally got the "wonder drug"--crestor. my cholestrol has been below 4 ever since.

  later i had a scan for possible gall stones--i was clear--but the "bonus" was an aeortic aneaurism was discovered--in my lower abdomen. it was considered low risk and scanned regularly for years. then in 2016 it had reached a critical size so i underwent a stent operation in may 2016.

  so far --so good. i'm 70 now and feel good.

  all the above treatment, operation, regular ongoing meds cost me--nothing.
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  Should Voters Be Made To Prove They Are Eligible To Vote?

  by minimus in

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  i believe that just because someone shows up at the voting booth, it doesn’t automatically qualify them to be legitimate voters.

  i think it’s not unreasonable to provide proof that you are qualified..

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  i think one vote per household is better. in the UK--the name of the person on the council tax bill.