Posts by Nellie

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Highly Recommend Chef Marc's High Heat Turkey Recipe

by JamesThomas in

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found here: http://www.chefmarc.com/index.

there are videos; and also go down to "other features" for written instructions.. i have followed his instructions the past two years for all the many turkeys baked, and they always come out crispy on the outside and superbly moist on the inside.. i also recommend doing a salt brine soak the night before baking: http://www.buzzle.com/editorials/10-9-2001-5239.asp.

you'll love.

Nellie

Don't forget to put some fruit in your brine - apples, oranges, lemons all work well. It's more than just salt .

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Because it's fun - Can it really be that simple?

by Nellie in

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last night in gabbly i asked why celbrate xmas.

the answer i got was, "because it's fun.

" can it really be that simple?.

Nellie

Thanks all. I really do appreciate your comments.

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Because it's fun - Can it really be that simple?

by Nellie in

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last night in gabbly i asked why celbrate xmas.

the answer i got was, "because it's fun.

" can it really be that simple?.

Nellie

Scully, I look forward to being where you ARE - right now I'm closer to being where you WERE . . .

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Because it's fun - Can it really be that simple?

by Nellie in

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last night in gabbly i asked why celbrate xmas.

the answer i got was, "because it's fun.

" can it really be that simple?.

Nellie

How easily a topic sways . . .

I guess it is possible to over-analyize something!

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Because it's fun - Can it really be that simple?

by Nellie in

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last night in gabbly i asked why celbrate xmas.

the answer i got was, "because it's fun.

" can it really be that simple?.

Nellie

Last night in Gabbly I asked why celbrate Xmas. The answer I got was, "Because it's fun." Can it really be that simple?

When I apply that logic to other questions, it doesn't work.

Why be faithful? Because it's fun. Why lie? Because it's fun. Why curse? Because it's fun. Why drugs? Because it's fun. Why steal? Because it's fun.

There's got to be more to it than FUN. Why do we do the things we do? Why Christmas?? I'm not saying I'm against it - I just need to know why I should participate. I know why I DIDN'T participate before . . . now I need to know why I should.

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Emmitt and Cheryl......?

by bikerchic in

http://abc.go.com/primetime/dancing/gallery.html.

dancing with the stars:.

wow they won it!.

Nellie

It was more fun watching Emmitt and Cheryl. Mario and Karina definitely were more "polished," but that's not all it takes. Although I did feel bad for them - they were genuinely stunned when they didn't win!

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Haven't been here for a while, did ya miss me?

by mrsjones5 in

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i decided to take a break from the board for a little while.

it was nice, can't say i got much done though lol.

last sunday when i got home from church and running around with my family i found a jw tract folded up and stuffed in my front door.

Nellie

Why yes, I have missed you and wondered where you were hiding.

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The Difference between being a Convert and being raised a Witness

by The wanderer in

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the difference between being a convert and being raised a witness having come from a single parent family, i realized the need.

for some sort of structured and organized way of life.

roman.

Nellie

I was raised in the truth - but I raised MYSELF in it. I was introduced to the witnesses by my adult sister (who was later DF'd), but I began studying at 8 - neither my mom or dad (divorced) were witnesses, and my father only offered mild resistance to it. My mother was so distraught over their breakup, that I think she welcomed the idea that I was getting involved in something that occupied so much time. (Plus how much harm is there in studying the bible, right?) Actually, I gloried in the fact that there was an adult paying so much attention to me at the time. Since the sister studying with me wasn't my mother, she couldn't impose things on me, she offered me choices, but of course encouraged me to do things the society's way. I got baptized at 13 - in 1976.

While I feel the fool for being duped, I can't have any anger towards my family, because I self-imposed the restrictions. I never had my parents telling the teacher "she can't participate" - I did it myself. I told them, "no thank you - I don't eat birthday cake." "Thank you for the invitation, but I don't go to birthday parties, celebrate christmas, etc."

The regrets I have are regrets of things that I gave up. But it is what it is. Interestingly though, I feel like this doesn't qualify me for either of the two listed categories. I wasn't really raised in the truth (i.e. there was nobody MAKING me go out in service, study, etc.), although I was there from childhood. And I was also looked at as a second-class witness, because I didn't have any family in the congregation either. When guest lists were being drawn up, not many remembered me. I constantly slipped through the cracks. I remember complaining about this to an elder when I was @ 16. He said he and his wife had always "meant to have me over." My response was, "and in four years you haven't managed to issue an invitation yet." Funny thing, they never did have me over.

Ohh well, that's the past - I'm free now!

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tell me about the forum?

by wvpeach in

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i do not belong to any denomination of men.. i am a true fan of god and his son jesus christ though.. i found this forum looking for some christian freinds to talk with.. so far in looking around the forum , most of what i've seen is bashing of jehovah's wittness's.. i am never one to go for slandering my fellow brothers and sisters in christ.. so if thats what this forum is all about i better just leave now.. responses appreciated so i know..

Nellie

Well, peach - there are all types here . . . like the logo says "everyone welcome" . . . however, the bulk of this site is geared towards sharing experiences and information about the organization of Jehovah's Witnesses. By virtue of it's existence, this site tends to bash JWs, but if you read through the bash you will understand the pain that many have suffered because of the requirements the organization demands of it's followers. There are some here who are still JW's. those who are not, as well as those who never were but are interested in the topic.

Grieving comes in stages, you will find those who are in the angry stage and hopefully those who are not can help them get through it. Some weren't angry before they got here, but after finding out information here have become angry. Not having experienced the organization and how destructive it has been to some, it would be difficult for you to understand.

Welcome and try not to prejudge. If you stay around long enough, you just might learn something.

Peace

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Should I leave the WTS?

by HamiltonPeppers in

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after hearing the coverups and scandals, im thinking about leaving the wts for good.

while reading all of these coverups, i felt like my wife just cheated on me with my brother.

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Nellie

Hamilton, welcome!

I'm curious. How did you happen upon this site?

Do yourself a favor - buy Ray Franz's book "Crisis of Conscience" - it's a long read, but the information is invaluable - what I most appreciated about it was his tone - it may help you get past the anger.