Ritchie Rich
Naw Man,
I know you were kidding. But a lot of people seem to think that I am like romantically in love with Brooke. So, that was kinda to set people straight.
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OH right good. :) I knew you were kidding. I love your attitude, your avatars and I love your nickname. I think the old avatar you had was one of the best I've ever seen! You look like some guy off Trailer Park Boys. :)
It's pretty obvious you are just fooling around. I never took you seriously for one moment. Just a misunderstanding.
...Probably looked bad because I double posted in the largest font.
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How does my Dress Look?
by whyamihere ini am going to my cousins wedding this sunday.
i am really upset because since the past few years our best friend forever friendship really has went down hill.
i have no clue.
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Being pressured to goto meetings,
by crankytoe inhi everyone, all i wanted was a bible study, now we're at the point where we read 2 chapters in knowledge book, and the discussion turns to how i forsaking the inciting with others to worship,(something like that).
is there anything i can say to get them to accept that i'll go when/if i feel like going?.
this past weekend, they kept asking me what obstacles were in my way, i said i haven't had time, they go yeah you say that but there has to be something else, .
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sunshine2 R
Hi crankytoe,
as you have probably read in all the posts above, they will never let go. The Watchtower Society preaches, that interested ones have to brought to the organization as soon as possible.........the meetings are their lifeline ........ it's a MUST.
You will soon find out that what you are studying is not the Bible, but the Society's interpretation of it. You will be studying their literature, as in the book you are studying now, the book they study in their bookstudy (don't know which one it is at the moment), their Watchtower, their books for the Service Meeting and so on.....for any research, of course, they will use many other Watchtower books.
They will make you believe, that their's is the only true religion and that you will be damned if you don't join......I don't want to discourage you or tell you not to study with them, but beware of what this "study" all includes, if you were to do it their way......
Bible study 1 hour plus 30 minutes preparation for it
Bookstudy 1 hour plus 30 minutes prepartaion for it
Sunday Meeting 2 hours plus 30 minutes preparation for it (minimum)
Theocratic Meeting almost 2 hours plus 1 hour preparation for it
and to go along with the national average of monthly preaching, which is about 10 hours a month, at least 2 hours a week, plus preparation for 30 minutes or so.
That alone is 11 hours every week, not counting the driving time from and to the meetings and the time spent there "visiting".......and I'm sure you heard about conventions and assemblies.
So beware!
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inquirer -- WOW! i'VE NEVER LOOKED at it like that before! If you add it all up in total for everything on a per month basis you get:
10 hours preaching
44 hours studying books (plus preparation)
= 54 hours/month!
FAROUT! Those Jo Ho's are very busy boys and girls aren't they! And Jehovah will not be very pleased with you if you are 1 hour off each week! Oooooh! No paradise for you young man!
I think I did my maths right.... 11 * 4 = 44 + 10 = 54... Yeah.... That's extreme!
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Being pressured to goto meetings,
by crankytoe inhi everyone, all i wanted was a bible study, now we're at the point where we read 2 chapters in knowledge book, and the discussion turns to how i forsaking the inciting with others to worship,(something like that).
is there anything i can say to get them to accept that i'll go when/if i feel like going?.
this past weekend, they kept asking me what obstacles were in my way, i said i haven't had time, they go yeah you say that but there has to be something else, .
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Finally-Free
"Any obstacles are my personal business, which is something I will not share with you. I know where the kingdom hall is - If I attend I'll do so when I'm good and ready. Nagging and pressuring me are the best way to ensure I won't come. I don't wish to discuss this subject again!"
GOOD ANSWER! :)
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Being pressured to goto meetings,
by crankytoe inhi everyone, all i wanted was a bible study, now we're at the point where we read 2 chapters in knowledge book, and the discussion turns to how i forsaking the inciting with others to worship,(something like that).
is there anything i can say to get them to accept that i'll go when/if i feel like going?.
this past weekend, they kept asking me what obstacles were in my way, i said i haven't had time, they go yeah you say that but there has to be something else, .
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Nathan Natas
Q.: Is there any tactful way of getting them to back off?
A.: No.
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How does my Dress Look?
by whyamihere ini am going to my cousins wedding this sunday.
i am really upset because since the past few years our best friend forever friendship really has went down hill.
i have no clue.
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Ritchie Rich
Well, anybody who's been on this board for more than a week knows that Brooke is happily married, and its not to me.
My avatar is merely an expression of love for her, since I consider her a good friend, and she has given birth to my children.
My reply is simple.
Brooke, you are beautiful, and so is the dress. And also, did you get my 2 text messages? PM me, or text back.
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Well, I was only mucking around and I was hoping you would do something funny on this thread. I thought you would go silly over her. :)
Call me dumb, but I didn't know she was married. I have seen her make comments heaps of times and I have never read the profile. There are probably certain threads that she goes on that I don't read or you go on... I tend to stick more to serious topics... that's probably why i didn't know she was married.
I had no idea you are Brooke use to be a couple.
I definetly didn't want to get this serious with you Ritchie... Sheesh! (I thought the font size would have let you know how UNSERIOUS I was.)
I thought I could just say something tongue and cheek judging by the avatars you have!... Oh well... The net is not good for communication, really. Smilies don't help! Font size won't help!
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They aren not allowed to do anything are they?
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I'm off to the Big D!!!
by ohiocowboy ini am finally ready to move to dallas!
i pick up the moving truck friday morning, load up and head out of ohio about 1 a.m. monday, which will get me to dallas monday evening.
i'm moving from a 4,200 s.f.
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Just call yourself Texascowboy! :D Yeaaaaahaaa!
I am sorry, I have all these Texas sterotypes! lol lol lol. But I know it's all changed now like very city in the world... -
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Which person in history would you like to be?
by DannyBloem inif you could choose, which person in history would you like to be?.
(okay, i allow bible characters.
danny.
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Bruce Dickinson (from Iron Maiden, love his solo work by the way.)
Patrick Troughton, Tom Baker and Colin Baker (from Doctor Who.)
Jonathon Harris from Lost In Space.
Play the guitar like Brain May from Queen! :D
And be like Slash (Saul Hudson) as well! :)
Won't comment on biblical characters... there are a few I'd like to be like. It's hard commenting on a holy book.
There are so many inspiring people out there!!!! :) -
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Everyone will think I am stupid but I haven't changed much! Sorry people!
I also hanged out with wordly people! I always swore, but now I don't do it, because I don't think there is any need too now.
I always listened to heavy metal music, I never paid attention to them. I always thought you got to do your own thing, and only God knows you.
I'll still be like this when I am 65 I think! (And yes, still listen to metal if my music tastes don't change!)
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My Bowling Buddies
by Undecided inmy brother and i bowl in the senior league on mondays.
we enjoy our time together and our friends who bowl with us.
monday i couldn't be there because of my operation.
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Bowling rules is brings out good feelings in people.