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  dumb versus ignorant

  by larc in

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  after a person leaves the religion, they can say "why was i so dumb".

  dumb implies a lack of intelligence.

  however, there are many witnesses that are very intelligent.

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  I totally agree. If you have the knowledge of what is going on around you, then you tend not to be ignorant.

  When going into the org., one can be so zealous to learn their ways and teachings, we tend to be mis-informed, we put blinders on and cannot see anything else except what they want. Then one day the light comes on and you get bit in the butt, and wonder what the heck you were doing all those years. What an eye-opener. Just my thoughts

  Alot of the times JW's seek out ones who are down or saddened by something, then it is easier to get their clutches on you. I have seen this happen at many a door.
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  allow myself to introduce myself...

  by No Apologies in

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  long time lurker, first time poster.

  finally taking the plunge.

  i started reading here and other sites last summer, after years of declining 'spirituality'.

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  A big WELCOME to the Board.
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  Update on Tinkerbell

  by CC Ryder in

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  i am sorry for disappearing from the boards the past few days.

  i started overtime at work again and have been worn out.

  i just wanted to fill you in on tink.

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  Glad to hear Tink is feeling a little better. I know how she feels I had them myself, and yes they can be very painful. When she has her surgery that pain will surely be gone, but she may have to watch what she eats. The funny thing with me is there was one food I ate after that for a little while made me feel sick, mine was peanuts and hot dogs. It doesn't happen to everyone, so she may be just fine. She will also have to take it very easy when she gets home. This operation is considered a major surgery, so when she comes home even though she may at times feel like she can do lots of things, like lifting and house cleaning, she may find it will tire herself out. Everyone reacts differently to surgery, it took me about 6 weeks to feel good. TINK! rest, rest, rest, and please sweetie Do Not lift anything. All the Best to you.

  I kept my gallstones, they are so funny, like octagon pebbles, lots of them, the kids got a kick out of looking at them. The doctor asked me if I wanted them.
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  Emoticons

  by bigfloppydog in

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  i am hoping simon can shed some light here.

  i use the emoticons, even put in the space, but nothing comes out except the black letters, not the coloured emotions, i must be doing something wrong.

  could someone give me some info on this.

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  DJ: Thanks for your help with the Emoticons. Big Tex just gave me a website to go to and I did, and eventually it worked.

  The Puppy
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  Update on Jan (Zazu)

  by larc in

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  things went pretty well today.

  my daughter was doing some laundry, underwear and such, for her mom, and she was a bit late to get me and her to the hospital.

  hours start at eleven and we go there about noon.

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  I am so glad your wife is improving. Big hug and Kiss sent her way.
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  Emoticons

  by bigfloppydog in

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  i am hoping simon can shed some light here.

  i use the emoticons, even put in the space, but nothing comes out except the black letters, not the coloured emotions, i must be doing something wrong.

  could someone give me some info on this.

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  bigfloppydog

  It is 3 a.m. I believe I finally got it thank you all for your help.

  I tried what Big Tex suggested and it worked, Thanks.

  Here is just two I chose for now to experiment. You made my day!
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  Emoticons

  by bigfloppydog in

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  i am hoping simon can shed some light here.

  i use the emoticons, even put in the space, but nothing comes out except the black letters, not the coloured emotions, i must be doing something wrong.

  could someone give me some info on this.

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  bigfloppydog

  Thanks "Myself"

  That is the link I went to, but it doesn't seem to be working for me. I guess I will just keep trying.
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  Emoticons

  by bigfloppydog in

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  i am hoping simon can shed some light here.

  i use the emoticons, even put in the space, but nothing comes out except the black letters, not the coloured emotions, i must be doing something wrong.

  could someone give me some info on this.

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  bigfloppydog

  Just trying again:

  [ : D ]
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  Emoticons

  by bigfloppydog in

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  i am hoping simon can shed some light here.

  i use the emoticons, even put in the space, but nothing comes out except the black letters, not the coloured emotions, i must be doing something wrong.

  could someone give me some info on this.

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  bigfloppydog

  WELL THAN!

  That did not work, I will try something different.

  Here goes

  ;) :? [;) ] [:? ]
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  Emoticons

  by bigfloppydog in

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  i am hoping simon can shed some light here.

  i use the emoticons, even put in the space, but nothing comes out except the black letters, not the coloured emotions, i must be doing something wrong.

  could someone give me some info on this.

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  bigfloppydog

  I"m game: I'll give it a try. here goes.

  [:( ]