Just makes the "numbers" look more impressive. Placing magazines was a lot harder than just leaving a leaflet in the door. Just wait to see the "numbers" explode and suddenly everyone is reinvigorated and inspired to do more!!
JWdaughter
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Counting tracts as placements on reports now?!
by stuckinarut2 inahhhhhh......man....... .
so now we have to count all tracts / leaflets / meeting invitations etc as placements on the monthly report slip???.
is this just another method of control or accountability!
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We thought it might be Armageddon when...
by cultBgone inwere there ever specific occurrences which you or those around you thought might be the start of "armageddon"?.
i remember 9/11 being such a day as it happened right as the meeting for field service ended.
it was the week of the c.o.
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JWdaughter
My mom still gets excited over the earthquakes and of course, 9/11/2001 was huge for her. Every good disaster is a phone call or mention of how difficult this old world is getting to live in. . . . Even a school shooting, a mall shooting or a bad weekend in the rough area of Chicago will get a note.. .it can't go on MUCH longer, can it???
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We thought it might be Armageddon when...
by cultBgone inwere there ever specific occurrences which you or those around you thought might be the start of "armageddon"?.
i remember 9/11 being such a day as it happened right as the meeting for field service ended.
it was the week of the c.o.
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JWdaughter
President and pope both getting shot in a relatively short period of time seemed very significant way back in the early 80's when we were waiting for Eve's creation and still giving some credence to the 1975 nonsense. That was the end of it for me,though. Soon after I got out. Phew. !982 was a GOOD year for me!!
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If the Org wanted to by a resort in Wales, why didn't they buy this one?
by CaptainSchmideo inhttp://www.jehovahs-witness.net/watchtower/scandals/279555/1/wts-buys-c2a31-000-000-luxury-sea-front-property-in-wales-uk#.u2ahypldwso.
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JWdaughter
I remember "the Prisoner". Used to watch it late at night when I was babysitting. Totally creeped me out-a big huge ball chasing them out to sea (ok this is 40 years ago, I could be forgetting or imagining something)
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International Convention
by msconcerned inan email forwarded to a friend.
what do you make of it?.
below is a report about preparing for the seattle, washington international convention.
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JWdaughter
Seafair is not just one weekend. The main weekend is not JULY 4th, but there are Seafair events that weekend and the 4th is a HUGE weekend in Seattle regardless. The lakes/water areas are overrun with families and traffic.
And yes. it is a port city for the cruise ships utilizing the Port of Seattle and the Seatac international airport. The cruise ship terminal is there and there are a lot of tourists staying there before/after cruises.
Any inexpensive hotels near the airport are about an hour+ away from the Stadium on a really good traffic day. Its not really convenient to visitors fromout of town. There are some options, but not a lot, probably. Any local knows it is an insane time to visit Seattle unless you have lots of money, lots of patience and lots of energy.
Good thing-if they have to bethere anyway, they will get great fireworks and it will be a fun weekend, even if you are stuck in a beating hot stadium all day. The bars and clubs will be crazy, lots of people looking to have fun, great restaurants (maybe a bite of seattle thing somewhere).
Visitors-go to Ivars and your kids will have fun the "The Ye Olde Curiosity Shoppe" right on the Waterfront near the ferries and Ivars. Go on a ferry ride, too. It's gorgeous.
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International Convention
by msconcerned inan email forwarded to a friend.
what do you make of it?.
below is a report about preparing for the seattle, washington international convention.
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JWdaughter
Originally I am from Seattle. I went to every convention there. Let me tell you a little about Seattle on the 4th of July weekend. It will be a NIGHTMARE for every poor JW who attends. Between the costs for rooms, the fact that the rooms near the Stadium are limited, the fact that it is a HUGE SEAFAIR WEEKEND in the UDISTRICT, which is notoriously difficult to maneuver at that time of year.. . or any. Well. Thank God I'm out for that reason alone!!!
Seattle is kind of perfect around the 4th of July. There are huge events on the nearby lake and Puget Sound. Mentioned earlier, there are cruise ships, general tourist nonsense and WEEKEND HOLIDAY TRAFFIC. Nightmare for anyone who is going to be trying to get to Husky Stadium. Lets remind you all too that the U district is notorious for the gay and lesbian community. All the fringe kind of people populate the area and I'm sure there will be some shockers to the wholesome atmosphere that the WT would like to enjoy. I think there are going to be some more fireworks than the kind they set off over the water!!!
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International Convention
by msconcerned inan email forwarded to a friend.
what do you make of it?.
below is a report about preparing for the seattle, washington international convention.
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JWdaughter
Originally I am from Seattle. I went to every convention there. Let me tell you a little about Seattle on the 4th of July weekend. It will be a NIGHTMARE for every poor JW who attends. Between the costs for rooms, the fact that the rooms near the Stadium are limited, the fact that it is a HUGE SEAFAIR WEEKEND in the UDISTRICT, which is notoriously difficult to maneuver at that time of year.. . or any. Well. Thank God I'm out for that reason alone!!!
Seattle is kind of perfect around the 4th of July. There are huge events on the nearby lake and Puget Sound. Mentioned earlier, there are cruise ships, general tourist nonsense and WEEKEND HOLIDAY TRAFFIC. Nightmare for anyone who is going to be trying to get to Husky Stadium. Lets remind you all too that the U district is notorious for the gay and lesbian community. All the fringe kind of people populate the area and I'm sure there will be some shockers to the wholesome atmosphere that the WT would like to enjoy. I think there are going to be some more fireworks than the kind they set off over the water!!!
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Dating as a ex jw
by d infor those who have been out of the religion for a long time.how do you today view dating or relationships with others?
do you subconsciously hold some of the old views with you?.
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JWdaughter
Most of us don't bite. Do things that are fun and interesting to you and just enjoy them.If you meet fun people that you enjoy being around while you do things you like, you will make friends (who may know other people you wouldlike) just meet people with no expectations and enjoy LIFE.
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What do you do when your job makes you wanna puke your face off?
by Julia Orwell ini'm talking like makes you physically sick and emotionally frazzled just thinking about it.
i'm talking like you hate it to the point you'd rather go without than work at it just for the money.
you'd live on cheap korean packet noodles for the next year instead of exchanging your labor for this job's money.. well, this is how i feel about teaching and tutoring.
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JWdaughter
The aboriginal style art is amazing and I think it is very special.
When you start hating wht you do, stop doing it. Especially when it is teaching. Your students don't deserve that teacher. And not flattering you, your artwork looks like you love it. Why are you hurting your soul and your students by tutoring? You all deserve better. I remember the years I had teachers who hated their jobs (1st grade, 5th grade and quite a few in jr. high) Those are not happy years in my memory.
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Hi Guys, I'm new here...
by Mikado inbeen lurking for years, but couldn't log on.
for some reason, my email spam filter is inaccessable, and ended up having to open another account, simply to become a member... wonder how many others have had a similar problem.. its been an eye opener reading everyones life experiences, often so similar.. i was almost a born in, with a hardcore family.
abusive stepfather who was one of the original jws in the area, so much so, that it was called the xxxxx family religion.... been out for 25 years, am glad every day for that!!.
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JWdaughter
Welcome! It is 30+ years out for me. I still want to challenge the ones at the door or if I see them in the streets... My mom is still in, hardcore. Love her, but she is messed up.
We are glad you are here!!!