Posts by Billygoat

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Damage caused by your pets?

by greendawn in

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after my dog chewed the internet cable and left me off line for 24 hours, i got inspired to post this topic.

have your pets caused damage in your house or even beyond?

my dog also chewed and ruined a couple of shoes and a ten pound note (around $18) that fell to the floor without me realising this.

I swear by Bitter Apple. The new stray boxer mix we picked up last December still has a lot of puppy in him and chews voraciously. Within a week he had chewed through the leg of an antique chair I'd just reupholstered. I wanted to cry! But I sprayed Bitter Apple on anything I didn't want him near and it works like a charm! The other thing I've discovered is a spray bottle of water. I keep several around the house in different rooms. I spray his face anytime he does get into something he's not supposed to. He does NOT like getting sprayed, so it's worked well as a non-violent form of discipline. (Works great at the dinner table as his previous owner obviously fed him from the table, which is a big no-no in our home.)

Also like Gretchen, I ignore him when I come home for about 10 more more minutes. Only after he's calmed do I pay attention to him. We've only had him for a few months, but he's really becoming well-behaved.

The other thing is telling guests what is acceptable behavior and what isn't. I had some friends that gave our pup tons of attention at the dinner table. When I tried to shoo the dog away, they said, "Oh no, we don't mind." I had to nicely explain, "I realize you love dogs, but we're trying to train him to leave us alone at the table. We'd love it if you'd help us by just ignoring him." The guests were a little embarrassed, but they abided by our wishes after that.

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Bald is not funny! Or is it???

by simplesally in

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today, i took teryn to a birthday at a jumper 'fun' zone.

there were several jumpers, inflated slides, a jumper obstacle course, etc.

well, i got into the action and got into one of the jumpers and decided to do a flip.

Billygoat

(((((((((((((Sally)))))))))))))))))

I so respect your attitude through this. I have much to learn from having a better sense of humor. I don't laugh at myself as much as I probably need to. Thank you for showing me the way.

((((((((((((Ian))))))))))))))))))))))) How are you my friend? I am so out of touch with you and your sweet eClaire.

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New Video of DF announcement at door

by inbyathread in

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starting a new thread so that everyone can find the link.. this is the video of the elders trying to act smart stupid.

http://www.savefile.com/files2.php?fid=5509435.

they will keep the file as long as it is downloaded once every 14 days.. enjoy

Billygoat

This isnt groundbreaking at all.

Maybe "groundbreaking" isn't a great term, but you have to admit, this one video could change some people's lives. It's already validated Sparky and so many others that 'no, we aren't crazy', it's THEM that's crazy. That in itself has helped some heal a little since they've seen it. I realize most of the people that have seen this video have laughed, but honestly think about how sad this is. The intent of these two men are to keep a congregation clean...not help a lost sheep.

Does anyone else see the incredible sadness this COULD have (and HAS!) created in so many people's lives? This type of situation is what caused Cruzanheart's father to committ suicide almost exactly a year ago. It is the FEAR of this situation that cause Makena and Sabine's daughter to commit suicide so many years ago. It is this that assisted in the killing of Puternut several weeks ago! Patrick, I am so glad that you were here before you video taped this, so you have support now that you're 'out' of the congregation. But thousands of people do not. And those thousands of people need to know that THEY are just fine. That it is the JW caste system that is crazy and jacked up. They need to know that there IS life after the bOrg.

Again, I realize many of us see this as humorous, because we've come out on the other side and survived. But the truth of the matter is, is this shunning practice KILLS.

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WHAT DO YOU THINK OF CHILD BEAUTY PAGENTS?

by Mary in

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i was watching dr. phil yesterday and they had these women on there who have their daughters entered in beauty pagent contests looking like miniture hookers.

i was stunned when i saw pictures of the one 8 year old girl: more make-up than tammy faye baker, hair pieces, false teeth, fake tan and totally slutty outfits.

she looked like a plastic barbie.

Billygoat

During my first full blown trial as a 'baby lawyer' in federal court (at 27 yoa), the federal judge looked down his nose at me, underneath his reading glasses, and said,
"Do they let pretty little baby girls like you practice LAW now?"
This was before my client, the jury, opposing counsel, and a full courtroom, immediately prior to my opening statement.
I wanted to floor to open up and CONSUME me.....
(and i think that was his intent.)

Kimberly,

That's when I might have said, "Yes, your honor. Beauty AND brains. There are some of us WOMEN that have the whole package." I imagine you would have at least won points with the female jurors.

But then again, my mouth gets me in trouble a lot.

Andi

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the past is bittersweet, but the bitterness is choking me to death

by joelbear in

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48 years.

great times with good friends many many many of those = sweet.

for a variety of reasons they are unaccessible to me now = bitter.

Billygoat

I view it almost as a molting process

LMAO! This is a great description and so RIGHT ON. I'm going through a molting process this year myself. Instead of resenting the change it naturally brings in my life, I'm trying to embrace it and be excited about it.

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Is tithing still required for Christians?

by lighthouse1956 in

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wt always said tithes were no longer required, just offerings.

went to a full gospel ch.,,and they preached on both- tithes offerings.

opinons?.

Billygoat

i know that there are christians who personally decide to tithe but whether they do or not is a private matter i.e. a personal decision. I've heard from some that they include their missions support in the tithing. Whatever! It's a personal decision in my experience; perhaps there are churches that have other ideas.
Just shows, there really is freedom away from the borg!!

And this is how it SHOULD be! It is a very private matter. I have a few church friends that argue that your tithe should be 10% of your gross salary and others things that it should be 10% of your net. Who the heck cares? It's none of my business what YOU tithe and it's none of your business with I tithe. What I always try to keep in mind is that scripture that says, "God loves a cheerful giver." If you're giving 90% of your gross salary as a tithe, but you're pissed about it or giving begrudgingly, then STOP DOING IT. God truly is happier with the person giving 1% that has a good attitude about it. It's not about amount, it's about the attitude of the giving that counts.

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Who didn't get picked in any of the "most hot" lists?

by MsMcDucket in

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i will tell you why i think that you didn't get picked later.

Billygoat

LOL @ Lowkey

I think your description is just going to make Joel think you're even cuter! You're a "sensitive" redneck.

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Should Children Witness Childbirth?

by Frannie Banannie in

due to a power outage, only one paramedic.

> responded to the call.

> very dark, so the paramedic asked kathleen,.

Billygoat

In the UK they are far less regimented - although they'll still try to get you into hospital for the birth, you can opt for home birth.

There are home births here as well. But many don't opt for it as their insurance won't cover it unless it's in a hospital.

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My life - a new turn

by InquiryMan in

ive been on the net ever since the miningco, old witnesses.net days and now here on jwd.

it has been an interesting journey.

yesterday my life took a new turn.

Billygoat

We are ALL of your sort. Gay or straight, male or female. We are, every human being, trying to live the best life we can. No one leads a charmed life.

AMEN to that! I've really started looking at people as people without forcing "titles" onto them or putting them into my neat little boxes. It's hard after being raised like that, but having the ability to look at people as human is freeing in a way.

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New Video of DF announcement at door

by inbyathread in

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starting a new thread so that everyone can find the link.. this is the video of the elders trying to act smart stupid.

http://www.savefile.com/files2.php?fid=5509435.

they will keep the file as long as it is downloaded once every 14 days.. enjoy

Billygoat

OMG, this is pathetic. I wish I could laugh, but it's so incredibly sad. I cannot believe this. I absolutely cannot believe this. *shaking head*

Plus it would be incredibly obvious what they were trying to do, raising the question of why the talks can't be recorded. It is doubtful anyone would try to stop you.

I've seen a handicapped person, in a wheelchair, disrupt a meeting before. I don't remember what his issue was. But three elders grabbed the gentleman by the wheelchair and forcibly removed him from the Kingdom Hall within seconds of the disruption starting. The hall was silent. And then the Watchtower study conductor looked down at his notes and continued on as if nothing happened. I was about 7 or 8 when it happened. I still remember thinking to myself that it was very bizarre that it was just treated like a little blip in the meeting.