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  Update on Me!

  by Sunnygal41 in

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  some of you may have noticed that i haven't been as busy on the board lately as in the past few months and that is because i finally got a new job!!!!

  woohoo!

  just in time, i was hired at a local bus company and i now take reservations for local senior citizens for dial a ride service.

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  bem

  Hi! ((((Terri)))) glad things are going well for you.

  Dorothy
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  What Kind of Animal are You?

  by patio34 in

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  what kind of animal are you?.

  http://www.animalinyou.com/survey.asp.

  i'm a wild dog .

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  bem

  Beaver
  Genera and species: Castor Canadensis
  Collective Term: A business of beavers

  Description
  Beavers are the workaholics of the animal world.

  No animal personality places more emphasis, nor derives more self-esteem than beavers do from their careers. Organized and structured, their determined attitudes spill over into all aspects of their busy lives and they plan for the future almost unconsciously. Decisions made regarding their relationships, careers and families are methodically and practically prepared, and they are most comfortable at work or ensconced in their fastidiously decorated homes. In their spare time, beavers love to busy themselves around the house or tend their precisely manicured lawns.

  The beaver is an eager lover and its relationships seem to survive the most difficult challenges, for once a beaver has made a commitment to its partner, it will move water and earth to uphold its promise. They are passionate but hardly imaginative in their lovemaking, for their partners' approval is too important to gamble with risky play. This makes the beaver unique amongst the water mammals who are usually willing to get their feet wet. But, even with their conservative libidos, beavers are still attracted to casual relationships with the free-spirited aquatic dolphins, sea lions, walruses, and otters.

  While others are playing, beavers are usually hard at work. They are well prepared for any eventuality and their homes are well stocked with spare water, emergency radios and survival kits. Even the beaver is not sure why it spends such energy in securing its home, but it instinctively feel more comfortable when it does.

  Beaver personalities come in all shapes and sizes. Generally in good physical condition, they find time to keep fit even with their busy work schedules. Their conscientious attitudes makes them dependable as friends and a commitment from a beaver is like money in the bank.

  Family life is important to beavers although they generally have few offspring. As parents, they are predictably reliable but fight a tendency to be over-controlling. By keeping a close eye on their children's progress in school, their offspring are under constant pressure to perform to the beavers' high level of expectation. As they grow older, children are expected help with supporting the family.

  Beavers are patient listeners although they rarely follow advice. While they might confide in a close friend about personal issues, they usually choose to internalize their feelings instead. And a beaver wouldn't dream of confronting someone with whom it has a problem. It would much rather blow off steam by complaining behind their backs or by punishing them in subtle ways.

  Careers and Hobbies Engineer Naval Officer Manager Judge Gardening Woodworking Collecting Sewing

  I actually do everyone of the items listed as hobbies. The other two for me were Dog...agree I can be a 'bitch' but other than that the description didn't fit me. And Penguin didn't fit me much either.
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  The Fear of "Leaving The Truth"

  by minimus in

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  one thing i've seen on this board is that fear has been a motivator for many to stay on as witnesses.

  jws are afraid to get the elders mad at them, hurt their families.

  they're afraid to be talked about and dissected by the "brothers and sisters" because they are not considered up to par.

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  One has absolutely no idea what would have transpired if one had never been a JW - things could actually have been a lot worse. We just don't know!

  Dansk a friend and I spoke very nearly these same words in chat not long ago, I mourn my time 'spent' while in the wts I'm thankful/glad to be out now and with my children free from the wts and a grand-daughter that will not be raised in the restaints.
  

  Its hard leaving the Jehovah Witnesses, but it is absolutely true we are so much happier without that pressure and fear. To find out that the Watchtower Bible & Tract Society is not being inspired by Jehovah to interpet his scriptures was the scissors that cuts us freeIts hard leaving the Jehovah Witnesses, but it is absolutely true we are so much happier without that pressure and fear. To find out that the Watchtower Bible & Tract Society is not being inspired by Jehovah to interpet his scriptures was the scissors that cuts us free

  (((((Balsam))))) I had to have tears for you, I am in the process of divorcing my childrens father. They are grown and he fears not having them in his life now. Alas that is my fault! after all I'm the one who left the miserable marriage But he never thought of that when he mis-treated us while in the wts.

  I still hesitate ie. the fear of leaving the wts still has a grip on me. But the uselessness of spending time in a religion that has as many 'ugly' things to hide as any other 'religion keeps me OUT and something like sane! The fear I can work on.
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  What cartoon character are you?

  by Big Tex in

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  i'm spongebob squarepants.

  everyone has a personality of a cartoon character.

  3) what type of movies do you prefer?

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  You are Sponge Bob Square Pants: You are the classic person that everyone loves. You are the best friend that anyone could ever have and never want to lose. You never cause harm to anyone and they would never not understand your feelings. Life is a journey, it's funny and calm for the most part. Stay away from traitors and jealous people, then you will be stress free.

  Now if I can just figure out how to do this last bit about stress free I'll have it made.
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  Two JW PO's... and two classic jobs....

  by Elsewhere in

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  http://www.amnews.com/public_html/?module=displaystory&story_id=9272&format=html.

  jehovah's witnesses have 'dos' congregations in danville.

  by herb brock .

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  ROTFLMAO, 4JWY! What a hilarious way to reply to such a string of B.S.< Meaning what the PO said>
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  An experiment in self-empowerment - Any Volunteers?

  by Frannie Banannie in

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  i need volunteers for this experiment, but i'll explain what it's about first....you'll find it's gonna be easier for some than others.

  this is about the power of sound and the power of written and/or spoken words and their affect on our environment.

  within the last 30 years an instrument called an eidophone was discovered.

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  bem

  Okay Frannie,

  Just so's you know I did put the thoughts we talked about into effect today! If we are grading ourselves I made a D - I back talked my boss. But he's gone for the rest of the week so that will help me have a better attitude! But then that misses the point huh? Okay tommorrow is another day. I really am gonna try harder..

  Hows it going for you?

  How about this before we begin our day?

  • So far today I have not been rude,mean or said a bad thing to anyone.
  • I have been positive with my thoughts.
  • made a conscious effort to smile.
  • But in a few minutes I'm gonna be getting out of bed from then I'm gonna need some help!

  In any case I hope your having a great day!

  Dorothy
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  Princess & Steve

  by Valis in

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  thanks much for the fish and the pictures.

  just awesome.

  and as you said it was plenty ripe when it finally got here, so maybe we can try again?

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  Cool fishing story! I loved this.

  He's close to seventy, travelled out here from Massachusetts, laid out $9.67 for an out of state two-day permit, and landed a lifetime memory.
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  Finally my baby has arrived!

  by sunshineToo in

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  he was born on aug.30 after 24 hours of labor.

  he was 7 lb 13oz., and 20 1/2 in.

  he lost 10 oz.

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  Belated welcome to the baby and hoping the families is getting . 

  it's all worth it. I LOVE being a parent. I LOVE being a grandparent even more!!! 
  PB 
   
   Truer words I could not of said myself!

   Sunshine take lots of pictures and every time some one says they grow up too fast believe them,

   And appreciate the time it flies by. congrats (((mommy)))
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  UPCOMING EPISODE OF LAW & ORDER- SVU (SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT)

  by Corvin in

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  upcoming episode of law & order- svu (special victims unit).

  detectives investigate a string of child molestation cases involving a promenint new york based religious society; tim robbins guest-stars ?

  after detective benson (mariska hargitay) discovers her nephew (joey morsina) was sexually abused by a church leader, she and detective stabler (christopher meloni) find themselves up against a solid wall of cover-ups and denial by church officials.

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  Onery move there Corvin! I was thinking what a coinciedence wow! to think what that family has been through and now this comes on. You all should do the scripts Avishai & Corvin.
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  Life is good

  by logansrun in

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  for the two or three of you who are interested.... things are really clicking, lately.

  the past three or four months have been my best in the past four years.

  some things that have changed about me:.

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  bem

  Nice words Logans.. glad things are going well for you.