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  Merry Christmas to you all

  by Skeptic in

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  merry christmas to you all!

  for whatever reason you celebrate christmas, i hope it is a happy and merry one for you.. you are all a great bunch of people, and i am glad that all of you have come into my life.

  my life has been enriched because of knowing you.. richard.

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  Thanks Skeptic,

  Merry Christmas to you too!!!!

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  What Did You Hate About The Circuit OV.'s Visit?

  by minimus in

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  i think that there a number of things about the circuit overseer's visit that stinks!

  one thing that i hated was how all the elders got together to "shepherd" the flock right before the co's visit.....what bothered you about the week long visit??

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  I hated the CO's visit. They would always corner me and ask the same question.."Why is a fine young brother like you not reaching out for MS?" My answer was always the same "I work a full time job to support my full-time pioneer wife and work 50-60 hours a week, what I am doing is the best I can do". They would leave me alone till the next visit. Another thing I hated was the concluding "guilt trip" talk after the abreviated WT Study. I just shook from being pissed off walking back to my car. Oh! The memories!

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  WT tolerating alcoholism?

  by Smiles in

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  does the wt and jw big boys tolerate alcoholism among themselves?.

  alcohol is very popular among jw heavy-weights and their wives.

  ask any bethelite.

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  I've had the same observation. The only ones that I saw get busted for "heavy drinking" , me included, were R&F dubs. While I was an MS I always drank before a meeting and never got counceled for it. When I was deleted (due to not measuring up in field service, meeting attendance, and marital problems) The Elders began pressuring me on the drinking topic. When I moved south, I noticed that heavy drinking was very previlent in the higher ranks.

  I feel the same as Czar does, who cares what they do, we're gone and free, thats all that matters. It's just sickening to see the self-righteous hypocrites preach the "hollier-than-thou" crap and not living up to their proclamations.

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  Super Bowl Predictions

  by WildTurkey in

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  im a huge cowboy fan but i dont think they will make it to the super bowl, damn sure would love to be wrong.

  ok here is who i think as of right now pittsburgh stealers and san francisco 49ers and god i hate them both, well thats my pick how about you?

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  Hey Funchback and Gopher..good observations. I especially liked your observations of the Titans. Jeff Fisher made a statement about being shunned from the Pro Bowl..the jist of it was..being represented at the Pro Bowl would have been great, but their focus is on winning the last two games, which they already disposed of Jacksonville rather nicely this past weekend. He said if we win out the regular season our next goal is the first playoff game and take one game at a time. Their first game against Philly was one of the best games this year. They lost their intensity though and got too confident..loosing to Cleveland with 14 point lead and 4-minutes to play. The Titans have their intensity back and they are playing better than they did the year they went to the Super Bowl against the Rams. I hope Oakland gets nocked off early, your both right, Oakland will be tuff for the Titans. Titans haven't beat Oakland since that Super Bowl year.

  Titans vs Giants in the Super Bowl ( I wish...I wish...I wish) alternate prediction: Oakland vs Tampa Bay

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  Giants will beat the mess out of the Eagles! Sorry but they are pressure players and the pressure is more on the Giants. If they beat Philly look at them for a serious run at the NFC Championship and a return to the Super Bowl.
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  My Dad died Saturday unexpectedly...

  by Nancy K in

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  hi friends, my father died saturday morning.

  i want to happily say that i sent my dad a print-out of some of your key material re;org, last week and he read it all...witnesses were 'on his back' lately, and he appreciated it.

  keep up the positive focus..it is so important..i wanted to write more, but i guess i'm in shock 'cause i just can't do it...thanks to all of you for your support and help with all the stuff that i've been on the board about..peace and love to all of you and your families..nk

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  (((((((((((((Nancy))))))))))))))

  So sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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  Before We Leave, Just Want To Say

  by onacruse in

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  katie and i are about to head out to the airport, and by 3 pm tomorrow afternoon will be happy husband and wonderful wife!

  we would almost certainly never have met each other if not for this forum, where we have both laughed and cried and healed, with and through all of you friends.

  from the bottom of our hearts:.

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  (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Craig & Katie))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

  Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!! Tink and I wish you both a wonderful wedding and Happy future!

  CC & Tink
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  Xmas xchange present(s) arrived safely........

  by scootergirl in

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  i have already gotten an email from someone stating that their gift arrived safely in the mail.

  i thought it would be nice to start a thread where we can post what we got (for those nosey like me who want to know!

  ) and a thank you.. as for me, i haven't even begun yet!

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  (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Scooter))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

  Tink and I just read your post....We both simulaneously said.."She is just the sweetest person!" and you are! Have a Great Christmas Girl, you and your family!

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  Xmas xchange present(s) arrived safely........

  by scootergirl in

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  i have already gotten an email from someone stating that their gift arrived safely in the mail.

  i thought it would be nice to start a thread where we can post what we got (for those nosey like me who want to know!

  ) and a thank you.. as for me, i haven't even begun yet!

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  Hey Scooter....I understand that my secret santa had put the wrong address on the package...I'm not complaining at all...I'm excited ...but I am reporting that as of 9:30am CT I have not recieved my gift...but the day is not over yet!!!!....Hey girls...pass the Chocolate!!!!.......Please!!

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  Feeling Grateful Today

  by CC Ryder in

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  i had to travel last week on business.

  it was my first time back in the air since 9/11.

  i flew into laguardia on an early morning flight and was able to see the lower manhattan skyline.

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  I had to travel last week on business. It was my first time back in the air since 9/11. I flew into Laguardia on an early morning flight and was able to see the Lower Manhattan Skyline. I had seen numerous pictures, and footage of that day, over and over the past year and a half. I wasn't prepared for the emotions that came over me. I thought of all the families and children and the coming Christmas Holiday. On the return to the airport, the limo driver was quiet until we went over the Geaorge Washington Bridge and he motioned to look south. He said that he always looks and feels inside like he did on that day. His cousin worked in Tower one six floors above the impact point. He went through most of the details of what he and his family went through over the first month after it happened. All I was able to muster was a chocked response of how sorry I felt for him. The first thing I did when I checked into my flight was to get a drink. Things all around seem normal, everyone is busy with their lives, but you can tell when talking to them that that day is right next to their thoughts.

  I feel grateful today as Christmas is a day away, Tink and I are healthy, safe, warm, and have alot to be thankful for. I know things could change overnight, but this day I am grateful. I hope and pray that those who lost loved ones that day are able to get comfort as time passes. They'll never be the same, but time does have some way of lessening the greif. Forgive me for being so solumn, I just had to vent. I wanted to write this when I got back last week, but couldn't until this morning.

  I hope all of you here on the Forum and your families have a safe, and wonderful Christmas and New Year!!!!

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  Happy 29th Birthday Valis!

  by The_Bad_Seed in

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  this lucky fellow i have come to know and love celebrates his date of birth two days before jesus does up in heaven!

  this is not to say that vallywally was born the same year as good ol' jeezee boy - though his creaking brittle bones are getting close to becoming the same age - valis will have to summon the strength in his monty burnsesque body to blow out that truckload of candles on his cholesterol free birthday pappadum.

  i love you, and want to have your babies.. happy birthday my good man!

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  HAPPY BIRTHDAY VALIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  29 years young!!! I agree with Lyin'Eyes...you seem to be older, which is a good thing.

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