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  FUNK/ROCK ICON RICK JAMES DIES AT 56!

  by mrbarthoss in

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  dead at 56?!?!

  what good is a life of abstinence, purity, restraint, and self discipline if you end up dying at such a young age???

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  mrbarthoss

  Dead at 56?!?! What good is a life of abstinence, purity, restraint, and self discipline if you end up dying at such a young age????
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  Nice dinner last night Guess who I met

  by SheilaM in

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  we had a wonderful meet-up again with mr.barthoss and wildthing....

  we can't wait to have them (they are friends so don't be thinkin anything weird) over for dinner.

  they got to see the madonia abode ....which is another story lol

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  mrbarthoss

  I don't know what these references to rumors are!!! WildThing and I are white hot lovers, and I don't care if the whole world knows it!!!!!!! And as far as swords in the bedroom, my only question is: "Where else are you going to display the ultimate symbol of male verility?!" (I am sure that Thunder, SheilaM, and WildThing agree:any/all in the area that are interested in getting together, that is very welcomed! Just let us know!!)
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  Do you take supplements for...........??

  by LyinEyes in

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  do you take supplements for things like arthritis, depression, energy, weight loss etc.

  i am trying to get some energy , as i get older i feel more and more drained.

  i have arthritis, have had that painful malady since i was a child.

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  Other than the stand by VITA LEA from Shaklee,(which is their multi vita), B-complex, fish oil (capsules), I have discovered 5-HTP - Somedays I think it is quite helpful (for sleep irregularity, depression, anxiety), other days, I wonder why I have given up alcohol to take it! Kinda pricey too........$50.00 for a months supply
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  (Ex-)Elders and MS: Do You Know What They Discussed Before Appointing You?

  by GermanXJW in

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  when i was appointed an ms for the first time (i moved several times and got recommended each time) i heard through the grapevine that one of the elders complained to the boe that once he asked me to move my car so that he could leave the parking lot.

  i replied (jokingly): "oh, there is enough place for a truck.

  " but i moved my car and was surprised that things like that were brought up in the discussion to appoint me or not.

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  I can imagine it was something like this (in my case): "He is from a good family (meaning everyone in the family comes to the meetings), he owns his own car, he doesn't drool on himself (a lot), he owns at least one matching suit, and FOR GOD'S SAKE, HE IS 20!!!!!!!!" - then the sound of a gavel (I suppose), and the determination: "He's in!!!" Y E A H ! ! ! ! ! !
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  How Tall Are You?

  by Sunspot in

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  we've learned so much about each other and i thought i'd toss this out atcha.....

  i'm five feet tall (or short---however you see it :-) and wondering how tall you are!

  annie

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  6' 1" flat footed (still waiting for ONE MORE growing spurt!!!) 6' 9" in my favorite stilettos!!!
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  How about 10 favourite albums (er, cd's)

  by amicus in

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  how about your 10 all time favourite cd's.

  mine:.

  beach boy's -pet sounds.

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  there HAS to be some connection between leaving the organization and finding GREAT music!! My j-dub friends and I never sat around listening to the kind of music listed above, that is for sure............I can remember my musical awareness rise when I realized that one of the "old Kingdom Melodies" was lifted (note-for-note) from a slow passage of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. Anyway, here is my fab-10: MADMAN ACROSS THE WATER - Elton John FOR YOU AND ME - Popol Vuh LAID - James COLD SPRING HARBOR - Billy Joel (UNTITLED ALBUM -w- "LIPS LIKE SUGAR") - Echo and the Bunnymen ODELAY - Beck SONGS FROM THE RAIN - Hothouse Flowers VIVALDI'S FOUR SEASONS - Itzak Perlman -w- the Isreal Philharmonic BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER - Simon and Garfunkel DRIFT - The Devlins
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  Water softner ?????

  by Thunder Rider in

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  any one have a water softening system in their home?

  i just installed one here and am not sure what to expect as far as operation is concerned.

  it has been going on and off for an hour now.

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  heya TR.........I have never had any trouble with the systems I have had over the years. But I wanted to recommend a website that I go to a great deal when it comes to home repair, etc. that I hope will be of some help. www.diy.com excellent tutorials, Q&A, et al........ "Good luck!" -Bart
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  ELDER MEETING NIGHTMARES!!!!!

  by tresbella in

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  ahhh!

  those dreaded elders meetings!

  was it something as serious as someone heard from bro.

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  I am not sure that I remember one of the last meetings I had with an elder/the elders as a mightmare, but it was interesting for them and me both........... It was during the visit of the Circuit Overseer, and the general subject was Bart (then aged 26 - 27) and his future in "Jehovah's Organization" --- Went something like this: Brother Old: "Bart, we are very pleased with your contributions to the congregation, and the work you do with 'the young ones' " Brother Older: "Indeed! We would like to encourage you to stretch out and advance in the Kingdom effort. And as a single brother, we believe that the Ministerial Training School would be a good option." Brother Yet Older: "We could could submit your application this week, while Brother Traveling Show is here, and you could posssibly be in your assignment within a year!" Bart (in the middle of a circle of VERY senior elders, in "the back room"): "Well, that all sounds very nice..........." Bart: "But I am pretty sure I will not be a witness in a year" I excused myself, endured a very frosty interaction with the senior braintrust for the last few months as a servant, and just kinda faded into "The World"...............
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  George Benson was on Jimmy Kimmel last night...did anyone see it?

  by TresHappy in

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  mrbarthoss

  I DID ! ! ! he sounded great.....his act is VERY polished, and his playing is as good as ever! go Brother George!!!
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  Real 'truth' for many aging witnesses.

  by Doubtfully Yours in

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  their mother organization fed them that the new system would be here by now.

  therefore, they failed to make financial plans for today.

  and, guess what?

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  Amen,....very well stated - As someone that works in financial services, I see this tragedy quite often. To heap on a life of near abject poverty, the betrayal of a religious organization, the sting is more than I can bear to think about (DON"T LET IT HAPPEN TO YOU OR YOUR LOVED ONES!!)