Buhdee

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  car advice

  by tsunami_rid3r in

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  hey my dad is going to trade my gmc 2004 single cab black truck for a new ford mustang but i dont really want that because it will be expensive.

  if i had it my way i wouldve bought the 1991 honda crx this chick at work was selling for 800 bucks.

  so instead of the mustang i want to trade in for a new or used honda civic.

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  Buhdee

  I'd go with whatevery you can afford. Will he be making all the payments or will you? Will you take it to college with you?
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  My Sister.

  by Low-Key Lysmith in

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  my younger sister is coming out for a visit tomorrow.

  we keep it a secret from the rest of the family because i am disfellowshipped and she's not supposed to be hanging with me.

  we are just recently becoming closer as she is beginning to have her doubts about the borg, and is currently on "public reproof" status.

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  Buhdee

  That's great that she is coming to visit. If it were me, I'd answer her questions, if she brings any up and then encourage her to do researh. I am sure she will have a lot of questions.As far as the drinking and cursing go, I'd keep the drinkng in moderation and take the high road when it comes to speech.

  Good big brothers are hard to come by. Have a great time!
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  Elders Will Be Notified & WILL FIND YOU in the Hospital

  by Aude_Sapere in

  1. watchtower
  2. medical

  don't wait.

  update your advance medical directives before you find yourself in my situation.... .

  my left arm was feeling 'odd' last friday morning as i was getting dressed for work.

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  Good to hear you are on the mend. I will be changing my directives. I really like my primary care physician but one of his staff is a very active JW. I know whatever he writes in his nots makes for good dininer time chat.

  After reading your post I got ready to log off due to the off topic comments on something of such a serious nature. It doesn't do much for credibility.

  Take Care
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  friend of mine with dilemma

  by burnthepig in

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  2. friends

  a good friend of mine has a coworker who is a witness.

  they have a good working relationship and are somewhat of friends, at least in that arena.

  today at work this woman told my friend that she had something important to discuss, that could not be talked about at work.

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  Buhdee

  It may not be religion related at all...it could be work related, the reason not to discuss it on the work site. I mean, I don't discuss work problems at work, we talk about that kind of issues off site. It could be anything or she could ask for advise on another topic.

  Like I mentioned in an earlier post, I'd be upfront with her about religion. I have people at work the same way who are very relgious. I tell them up fron I don't discuss religion..(had years of that) I change the subject. If they bring it up again, I state it again. I don't lose the control.

  She is probably a very nice person. I'd give her the benefit of the doubt and make sure she knows the peramiters up front. If they go out to lunch, I'd also take two cars...in the event I (gasp) could be wrong. Then she is not dependent on her and can leave when she pleases. If she offeres literature she should turn them down, not accept them. If she suggests just take them, she should hold her ground and say no thank you, reiterating she is not interested in her relgion.

  Independent and in control
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  friend of mine with dilemma

  by burnthepig in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  a good friend of mine has a coworker who is a witness.

  they have a good working relationship and are somewhat of friends, at least in that arena.

  today at work this woman told my friend that she had something important to discuss, that could not be talked about at work.

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  Buhdee

  If they are friends, she should just say, "As long as it isn't about converting to your religion. I am happy with my own." No beating around the bush, it's out there plain and simple. No hidden agendas and no control issues.
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  I'm home....

  by RichieRich in

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  well brothers and sisters,

  i just returned home safe from the convention.

  as much as i would like to give you the minute by minute breakdown, i won't because this is going to be a freaking long post anyhow.

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  Buhdee

  One question...Did your mom know the attendant that came to her seat? If not, I think the check story might be a ruse (sp). With all the new fangled security camera contraptions, who knows who Big Brother sees?
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  did i move on from her?

  by tsunami_rid3r in

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  ok today, i was really bored, i was laying out by the pool calling people up, seeing hows everything going and stuff.

  some were busy, others were doing nothing but watching tv.

  then i wanted to get a bowling thing going tonight but everyone i invited was busy.

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  Buhdee

  Dumb question, but have your parents agreed to let you go away to college live on campus? Back in the day, I was accepted at three colleges but stayed at home...best college out of the three...and still got the full ride.

  You said you see girls running the track. Why not take up running? Good exercise. Might meet some nice people to boot.
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  Grandparents give grandson ultimatum

  by EscapedLifer1 in

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  this is brandon bartlett, formerly 2escaped lifers here on the forum.

  quick background: myself, wife, and two boys (10 and 12), left the borg together about three years ago.

  were da'd a little over a year ago.

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  Buhdee

  My two cents...

  I would have cancelled the entire thing and discussed it with the grandparents at a later time. That's a lot of stuff for a little guy to bear.

  But not picking them up at your house, please......that's a little overboard.
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  There is no graceful way to back out ...

  by ljwtiamb in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i find it interesting that the chickens have come home to roost for wts.. just as they have allowed no dignified way to exit the org, without disgrace, there seems to be no way for them to gracefully apologize for past (errors???).

  just think of the recent mass exodus of faithful that has come about with each major doctrine change.

  so many have been ruined by devoting their lives to the gb, that even if there was a sincere effort to correct things, i believe that the vast majority of the current membership would just revolt.. it's just a matter of time before the entire house of cards comes tumbling down.. so, whaddya think?.

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  Buhdee

  I didn't know there was a mass exodus.
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  Tim Olson kicked out of Bethel..............

  by integ in

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  2. scandals

  a higher profile bethelite has been kicked out of bethel.

  there are hints that there are more to come.. .

  integ.

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  Buhdee

  Any updates on Tim Olson?