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  We Won... District Champions

  by LB in

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  my boys pulled out a come from behind victory to take the district high school basketball championship tonight 59-55. i won't sleep a minute.

  both teams were very evenly matched but as i thought our conditioning would be the difference.

  they couldn't buy a bucket in the 4th quarter and we rang them up.

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  We Won... District Champions

  by LB in

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  my boys pulled out a come from behind victory to take the district high school basketball championship tonight 59-55. i won't sleep a minute.

  both teams were very evenly matched but as i thought our conditioning would be the difference.

  they couldn't buy a bucket in the 4th quarter and we rang them up.

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  My father is dead

  by cruzanheart in

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  today i found out that my dad committed suicide, probably on sunday sometime.

  his body was found today and the plano police department called me.

  i am numb and grieving, kind of relieved for a lot of reasons, and very very sad.

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  The Greatest Show on Earth

  by Been there in

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  today, me, hubby and our almost 5 year old granddaughter kelsee, braved the freezing rain and went to the circus in cincinnati.

  i was watching kelsee as she was laughing and really liking being there.

  half way though they had a 15 minute intermission after the first hour.

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  Today, Me, hubby and our almost 5 year old granddaughter Kelsee, braved the freezing rain and went to the Circus in Cincinnati. I was watching Kelsee as she was laughing and really liking being there. Half way though they had a 15 minute intermission after the first hour. We got up and walked around a little then went back to the seats. Show starts again and she's seeing the tigers which were her favorite. Not long after, she starts squirming, playing with the stuff we got her, looking around, any reason to get to stand up.............................My mind suddenly flashed back to 42 years ago, to her age and saw me sitting at meetings. Squirming the same way. By this time though I would be getting the warning glares, slapped on the bare leg, my arm grabbed and yanked out of the seat, drug up the isle (to the restroom) crying that I would be good "I promise". Sometimes the begging helped, sometimes it didn't. My point is, this beautiful little girl was antsy after an hour and a half at the Greatest show on Earth, my heart suddenly broke for every little JW child who has spent hours a week for years having to endure sitting through mind numbing chatter, that was never brought down to a childs level and understanding. How dare they break the spirits of Gods little ones. How dare they only tolerate children, steal their childhood until they can be good little salesman. What good are they until then? I'm sorry to say I was a strict Mom. Even though I was out by the time my daughter was born I still had my upbringing. I regret I expected her to be a little adult. I am greatful now that I have a chance to let my grandbaby be a kid. I am being a kid with her. I have no fond memories of being a JW child. They broke my spirit. I never had what it took to be a JW, let alone a good one. I thank God, my future generations don't have to worry about that, and I get to watch them be kids. What is expected from those children is cruel and inhumaine. Even the "Catholics" have Sunday school to learn about Gods love at their age level. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
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  WE'RE MAKING PEROGIES

  by calamityjane in

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  so what do us crazy canucks do when it is too cold outside -32 degress celcius.

  -25 f. u.s. language.

  we do indoor activities like making perogies.

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  Perogie Pinching Purgatory!
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  This all sounds so familiar

  by whyhideit in

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  the news was talking about war, the world was in turmoil, gas prices were high, the economy was weak and witnesses were saying this is the end.

  it sounds like today, doesn't it?

  well it isn't, it is actually what was happening in 1990 when the last gulf war happened.

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  Rember 1974? Yep, sounds familiar...........Same ol' #$%^ differant day.
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  I need your expertise.

  by avengers in

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  yesterday i got this e-mail.

  is this on the level?your kind attention is needed;.

  with due respect, trust and humanity,i and my family send to you this letter seeking for your help and assistance although we have not meet each other before but we hope that this letter will meet you and your family in good condition of health.this is not intended to cause you any embarrassment in whatever form, rather compel to contact your esteemed self,is borne out of this difficult situation that my family has been engulfed in since my beloved husband and bread winner of our family was killed.. .

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  Andy,

  I also got the same email a couple days ago. I deleted it. It OOZED of SCAM.

  Don't feel bad, damsel in distress, fatherless children, all things to tug at the heart of caring people. They count on it!!!!!!!!!!!
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  post your valentine greetings here!!

  by greven in

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  a happy valentine's day to all!!

  my valentine hugs go to (((((((vivamus)))))), my pierced, blue tongued, dutch princess!!

  my best valentines wishes go to all that make this board worthwhile, to name just a few: .

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  Happy Valentines Day Everyone.

  May you be loved ALOT by someone special.
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  Just finished my DA letter

  by pr_capone in

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  well.... after talking alot about doing it but never actually doing it, i have decided to go ahead and write up my da letter.

  dear mr. grier:.

  my name is eremic granell, you know me as eric rowe.

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  Very good letter pr_capone. I was proof reading (I did it for a living) and there are some things your spell check didn't get. I have a list if you want to e-mail me. Please don't think I'm picking it apart. The Elders probably would'nt notice.
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  I'm sick again! Is it all the stress?

  by truthseekers2 in

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  we have been so sick over the past few months since we began our indepth research and stopped going to meetings.

  i'm sure jw family and friends would say jehovah is punishing us.

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  Been there

  I don't know about where you're at but dozens and dozens of schools here have totally shut down because of illness. They were below 50% absent for days and decided to close the schools, let the kids heal and they totally disinfected the schools. It's a bad year for bugs this year, and if you have kids in school you will catch everything, they catch. Disinfect all your surfaces very regularly. Your phone, keyboard, mouse, toothbrushes (keep them away from each others) toilet knob, door knobs, refrigerator handle, sink fausets, etc...etc....etc....either use a mild bleach solution, Lysol, or I just use rubbing alcohol (it's cheap) Get outside and get fresh air. On a warmer day open all the doors and let the house get some fresh air for a few minutes. Have the kids (and you) wash their hands alot (wash your hands after grocery shopping). At work I just have a pump bottle of winter green rubbing alcohol, when ever I blow my nose or just when ever, I just get a squirt and rub my hands. Really cuts down on the germs. Stress does have a way of wearing you down, but one good flu is enough to lower your immune system enough to let you catch stuff all winter long.