Posts by Casper

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What did you imagine life would be like in the New System?

by JH in

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i believed that we would all be young and healthy again, and there would be no more wars, but i didn't expect much change cause products have to be made and people have to work to make whatever they consume.

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i imagined that we would be constantly watched incase we make the slightest error.. although living in paradise, it would be a constant combat, not against enemy forces but against our own desires and imperfection.. .

Casper

I always imagined it to be freedom from the fear of dying or losing loved ones in death (eventually, anway). I looked forward to the ressurections, I imagined them to be in reverse of funerals, everyone connected to the one coming back, awaiting their return together. One big happy celebration. Always made me cry to think of all the families reunited. I was hoping to attend as many as possible.

No more financial worries. Lots of rewarding work to do... blah, blah....

And yeah, the growing young and perfect .... So guess, they took away my "Fountain of Youth" too...

Cas

45

Would you rather have the truth, or your feelings spared?

by Bumble Bee in

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if it was me, i'd rather have the truth up front.

i went through an experience where someone didn't tell me the truth about a situation, thought that by not being totally honest, my feelings would be spared.

maybe at the time, they were, but afterwards when i found out the truth i was deeply hurt and confused.

Casper

I would rather people be straight up with me... I can't stand beating around the bush..

That way we can get to the heart of the matter and start working on a solution, or at least, agree to disagree.

I also think it should be handled with tact and kindness.

Cas

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Bird Owners: Avian Roll Call

by RAYZORBLADE in

time to let our feathered friends get some notice here.. for those of you avian lovers/bird owners - what kind of bird do you own?.

i should re-word it, because they seem to 'own' us.. i have 3 birds: 1 female cockatiel (a rescued footless darling) called, nimh; 2 female budgies (1 rescued) named, baby and blue.

2 years ago you may remember i had a budgie named: busy.

Casper

Wow, Startingover,

That is odd.... My 'Keets have a large flight cage and seem totally content. Maybe it's because it's all they have ever known. Their "Safe Place".

Also wanted to add..........that the vid of Rocco eating cake was "Adorable"..!!! That is one pampered bird..lol

Cas

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Bird Owners: Avian Roll Call

by RAYZORBLADE in

time to let our feathered friends get some notice here.. for those of you avian lovers/bird owners - what kind of bird do you own?.

i should re-word it, because they seem to 'own' us.. i have 3 birds: 1 female cockatiel (a rescued footless darling) called, nimh; 2 female budgies (1 rescued) named, baby and blue.

2 years ago you may remember i had a budgie named: busy.

Casper

Cute birds Rayzorblade,

My family and I are "OWNED" , and I mean that in all sincerity, by a "Blue Fronted Amazon" named Charlie. We have had her in our family for over 3 years now. Her first words to us upon arrival was "SHUT-UP"... very authoritive.... lolol.

She is also a rescue... and has come a long way from her previous condition. She is out of her cage from daylight to about 10 pm. A very Happy bird and very spoiled. She has claimed my husband totally. Can say his name plainly among several other words and phrases.

We also have two 'Keets.... we call the "Tweets". The most vocal parakeets that I have ever owned. They are little clowns.

They are truly a pleasure to have...although a "LOT" of work and upkeep.

Enjoy,

Cas

45

Coincidences....

by hillary_step in

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i love a good coincidence.

it is the closest i get to the supernatural these days.

how about this one.. a couple of days ago i was working from my home office and while doing so was listening to a bbc radio 7 re-run of the 1960's radio comedy, "i am sorry i will read that again", with john cleese etc.

Casper

Mr / Ms Step...

I am crushed...... I feel I at least deserved an honorable mention...

Cas

45

Coincidences....

by hillary_step in

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i love a good coincidence.

it is the closest i get to the supernatural these days.

how about this one.. a couple of days ago i was working from my home office and while doing so was listening to a bbc radio 7 re-run of the 1960's radio comedy, "i am sorry i will read that again", with john cleese etc.

Casper

Ninja, I couldn't agree more...

Cas

45

Coincidences....

by hillary_step in

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i love a good coincidence.

it is the closest i get to the supernatural these days.

how about this one.. a couple of days ago i was working from my home office and while doing so was listening to a bbc radio 7 re-run of the 1960's radio comedy, "i am sorry i will read that again", with john cleese etc.

Casper

Living out in the country...one morning I looked out the back window and saw a yellow balloon on a string, attached to something on the ground. I went out to see what it was.

The attachment was a card that said it was from an Elementary School, that had released one hundred balloons, a week prior, from Southern Oklahoma. Amazing that one had landed in our field in Indiana, so far away...

The coincidence... 3 weeks later, my then husband, finds out we are to be stationed in Southern Oklahoma (USAF)... where he died 3 months later...

Cas

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If it wasn't for "....................." I'd still be in the "Truth".......

by ScoobySnax in

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for me i think if it wasn't for the fact i'm gay, i'd still be an active witness.

this year, even my mum has said that it wouldn't be "appropriate" if i was to go to the memorial.

now the memorial is something i've never missed, so that kind of stings a bit.

Casper

LOL..........Hermano...

You totally "Hit the Nail On The Head"... for me... I couldn't agree more.

Cas

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Being known on JWD - unable to discuss VERY personal matters.

by kwintestal in

for some time now, my wife and i have met various people on jwd and we've developped close friendships with many of them over the years.

we have family members who post on here as well.

believe me, i wouldn't lose these relationships for the world.

Casper

I totally understand what you are saying, Kwintestal.

I have never met anyone from JWD... But my daughter used to post here and

still reads occasionally. I feel inhibited in what I can post. I think she also feels the

same. Not that I have anything earth shattering to say... still it makes one "Think" before posting.

Cas

36

Do you still pray?

by Layla33 in

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i was wondering about this the other day before i went to sleep, out of habit and my spiritual beliefs now, i spoke to the spiritual realm above and asked for guidance and protection.. i remember my journey of leaving the jw "borg" (a new term i have picked up here - i like it!

) and at first i refused to pray at all, and then i wasn't sure i wanted to or not, and then i developed my own sense of the higher power above and spirituality and every night before i sleep, i feel blessed to have another day of life, to do it all again.

even on days when i am not having such a good day, i take time to ask the higher realm for strength and direction.

Casper

No, I haven't prayed since I left 10 years ago. I guess the part that stayed with me the most was that "My prayers would go no farther than the ceiling".

I want to, I feel a need to... just haven't got a clue anymore as to whom I would be speaking to.

It really wasn't the JW's or this board that has done my faith in.... it was and is, the "History Channel" and their segments on the Universe...!!! Awesome, to say the least.

Cas