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  New Smilies

  by Stefanie in

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  i downloaded these today.. i thought this one was cute..

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  Yup! lol

  But where shall I put this one?

  Stef, you little dirty bird!
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  OOOPS I DID IT AGAIN !!

  by tazmaniac in

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  i went to my local coffee shop at 11:10am on saturday morning.

  not thinking that about 40 witnesses would be arriving.

  there i was standing in line, the two parties in front of me were taking forever.

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  Taz,

  The rude behaviour that the dubs display is just astounding. I was in for many years, but I can't ever recall whispering about a df'd person, or anyone for that matter. It is so typical for the dubs to act like they own a place of business just because they frequent it while out in service.

  Not thinking that about 40 witnesses would be arriving.

  Quick side question: Do you think that the coffee shops ever get fed up with the dubs and all of their "holier than thou" baggage, or do you think that the wave of business is just too good to chase them out? I have seen the dubs take over a whole place of business with their usual loud "new system" banter designed to give a "witness" to all of the "thirsting" ones. God...just remembering that makes me feel like blowing chunks.

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  Thank you

  by Strawberryfieldsforever in

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  i just wanted to say.......i'm having a gin gimlet drink and thinking....and wondering what all of you are doing.

  i wanted all of you to know...that even tho i don't post as often, i read just about everything.

  you all are great people who help people.

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  Strawberry,

  Is that the alcohol talking? LOL

  I too am enjoying the forum. It is satisfying to be able to vocalize the thoughts that I have had for some time now. It is also comforting, when I read other peoples thoughts, to know that I'm not crazy... it really was as bad as I remember it was.

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  Do you think people are amazed you left?

  by Sassy in

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  whether you have been disfellowshipped, or disasociated yourself or just slowly are fading or inactive... .

  or even are still there at the hall attending due to family.. .

  do you think that when you were at your 'strongest as a believer' that anyone would have guessed how you feel about the wts now?.

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  I am sure we are but a dim memory now, but when we left we were the talk of the Circuit and tongues were a waggin'.

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  What makes you get through the boring meeting!

  by DaCheech in

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  i sing the songs with different words (we are lying, uhm uhm uhm), (you are fooled by the gb, uhm uhm hum)

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  Can you see. With your mind's eye. Lies, deception and hatred. It may seem nice. Some never fight. But the truth will come here at last.

  Sing out with joy of heart, that you one day too may really have a heart. Live for that day, when you'll say. I'm out of this org at last.."

  LOL at ObviouslySecret. The scary thing is that I know the tune, even with the changed words, after being out of the Org for several years.

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  Anyone Involved In The Resturant Business????

  by ApagaLaLuz in

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  my friend and i have been contemplating opening up a sushi/ karokee bar.

  we have been doing our research and have alot of great ideas.

  however, neither one of us has any experience in the resturant business.

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  Although I shouldn't encourage him...LMAO at SixofNine.

  U rest-u-rant ~ u decide ~ we make nice food for u anyway. The asahi is always cold, the ass is always hot. u rest now sailor, have beer.

  hahahahahahahaha!

  Six~ no bigots were hurt in the making of this post.

  bwaaahahahahahahaha! I opened this up...hahaha...this morning..hohohoho...and it just hit me right. I think I need some coffee. Thanks for the laugh Six.

  exjdub (of the maturity level of a 12 year old class)
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  My Mom Was Visited At The Door...

  by exjdub in

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  2. experiences

  but it wasn't by jw's.

  it was by her new neighbors welcoming her to the neighborhood.

  my mom, who has been inactive for about 5 years after being in the org for 40+ years, recently moved to arizona.

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  I wonder what their justification is? Probably afraid to talk to him because they they would have to talk to her. I wonder what he thinks?

  Blondie,

  Unlike this spiritual pair who know how to read hearts, I cannot be certain, but it is interesting to note that there were times that they approached my father for loans and he said he was not in a position to help them out. Things got a little cool after that. Coincidence? I don't know, but all of a sudden my sister and her elderhubby stopped calling and visiting him.

  I wonder what he thinks?

  I will tell you what this "worldly" man thinks. I had stopped talking to my sister for 3 years at one point and this distressed my father. He said that he could accept that his daughter did not want to talk to him, but that a brother and sister should be close and should never stop talking. Even though he has reached out many times to my sister, without even a telephone call back, my father asked me to approach my sister and try to re-attach with her.

  Out of respect and love for my father, as difficult as it was, I approached the toxic waste dump my sister and reached out...really. It only took 3 visits before her true colors came through and she called me a liar, among other things, when I answered questions that she asked in connection with my life. Well, it's been another 3 years without contact with her, and, as I mentioned in another thread today, she is dead to me and I am relieved sadly enough.

  To me, my father is the greatest man who ever lived, flaws and all, and he has demonstrated to me over and over again what it means to love. Too bad that I waited until he was an old man to realize it because of the WTBTS. Sorry for the rant within a rant. Your question hit a nerve that I didn't realize I had Blondie! Boy that felt good...Thanks!

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  Newbies to screwbies, At what stag of recovery are you?

  by jst2laws in

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  at what stage of recovery are you?

  are you angry?

  are you depressed?

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  Bem:

  Exjdub, I always felt that I was never good enough. when I mentioned this to an eld. he told me I was spiritually weak.. boy that helped. NOT. Made me feel more inadequate.

  The feeling of never being good enough is a familiar feeling with the WTBTS. It was hard enough dealing with self-esteem issues without the added burden that the "Spiritually Strong" foisted upon the "People of the Dirt" (I believe it was Am-ha-a-rets according to the Watchtower...damn, where is Blondie when you need her?). Funny thing is: In the WTBS spiritually strong = elder, ms, pioneer. The real definition is: Those strong enough to tear away from an abusive religion that feeds upon the flesh of it's own.

  he told me I was spiritually weak..

  Unfortunately, this is a familiar refrain from elders as well as other "holier than thou" "Brothers" and "Sisters". Ahhh...the sweet feeling of love. It's like any other bully, they tear down others to fill the empty void that they feel. Not pretty.
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  Good News for Us Older Dudes

  by metatron in

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  from a speech given at ucla ( "baby boomers at a career crossroads").

  "whatever path you choose, you can rest assured that your skills and experience will be in high demand.

  employment.

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  That's great news cuz I'm 44!...now if I could only find a job. grrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
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  Welcome!

  by desib77 in

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  hi everyone.

  i was just wanting everyone to help welcome my dad, eiu2003 to the forum.. welcome, dad..... desi

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  exjdub

  Welcome eiu...

  and on this board we have some fun e-i-e-i-u(sing to the tune: Old Mcdonald Has a Farm)

  exjdub