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  BREAKING NEWS: 16:.02: FOSTER MOTHER GUILTY OF ABUSE

  by fokyc in

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  http://www.gloucestershireecho.co.uk/displaynode.jsp?nodeid=139760&command=displaycontent&sourcenode=139586&contentpk=16917608&folderpk=80785&pnodeid=139317.

  date : 20.03.07. foster mother eunice spry has been found guilty of subjecting children in her care to two decades of horrific abuse.. the 62-year-old, from tewkesbury, beat them, fed them rat droppings, stopped them sleeping and rubbed their faces with sandpaper.

  she thrust sticks down their throats when they misbehaved and made them eat dog food.. one daughter was forced to use a wheelchair for four years even though she was perfectly able to walk.. doctors, teachers and neighbours raised constant concerns about spry's treatment of the children but nothing was ever done by social services.. the catalogue of abuse only came to light when one of the children went to the jehovah's witness elders at the church the family attended.. spry, from tewkesbury, was found guilty of 26 charges of cruelty after a three week trial at bristol crown court.

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  Fokyc - What else have you found out? What is the other side of the story?

  It always is good to hear both sides then one can make up ones mind in an unbiased way. So far it doesn't look good.

  SAB
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  ISLAND OF MALTA!

  by altom in

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  seeking anyone who has contacts in malta or gozo as i wish to relocate there from the u.k. thanks!

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  south african beef

  Sorry, can't really help but I have been there on business quite a few times and I went there on holiday two years ago, so I know a bit about the layout etc.

  What has made you want to relocate there?

  Regards

  SAB
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  Formula 1: Who Says Black Men Can't Drive?

  by Crumpet in

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  yay!

  formula 1 is back!!!

  and lewis hamilton http://www.lewishamilton.com/ the first ever black driver for formula 1 grand prix racing already got placed 2nd in the australian qualifying round.

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  Presume that you've gone back to sleep - I'm going to try and do that now. Haven't a clue what time I'll wake up!

  It all happens again in three weeks - roll on Malaysia!
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  Formula 1: Who Says Black Men Can't Drive?

  by Crumpet in

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  yay!

  formula 1 is back!!!

  and lewis hamilton http://www.lewishamilton.com/ the first ever black driver for formula 1 grand prix racing already got placed 2nd in the australian qualifying round.

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  south african beef

  Sorry Crumpet, couldn't pull myself away from the tv to join your thread - what a race and WELL DONE to LEWIS! As I write this he is standing on the podium at his first ever Grand Prix. McLaren have a slender lead in the World Championship, but it's very early days of course and Ferrari have the quickest package at the moment.

  As to why was Button under pressure to let his team mate through when nobody has any points - Button obviously was slower as the race result showed and Rubino and his engineers would have been keen to get ahead of Jenson as early as possible to make the most of their pace.

  Shame Honda are not very fast as yet.

  I feel awake now after coffee and chocolate shreddies (!) but after a very hard week at work which included a three day trip to the Channel Islands, I think tomorrow at work I'm gonna be a zombie.

  All the best to you Crumpet and all the other devoted F1 fans out there.

  Regards

  SAB
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  Formula 1: Who Says Black Men Can't Drive?

  by Crumpet in

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  yay!

  formula 1 is back!!!

  and lewis hamilton http://www.lewishamilton.com/ the first ever black driver for formula 1 grand prix racing already got placed 2nd in the australian qualifying round.

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  Hi Crumpet.

  Yes I was up in the early hours of this morning watching the qualifying, as I have done for lord knows how many years.

  Formula one is fascinating because it is the pinacle of technical achievement in the automotive world. The very best engineers in the world work in aviation on formula 1 - period.

  I have always been a massive fan of Ron Dennis and McLaren, so I'm delighted with Alonso driving for them and of course the remarkable progress of Lewis Hamilton. He seems to have such a wise head on his shoulders, you just could not tell that this is his first ever formula 1 race. McLaren have done a fantastic job in preparing him for what is ahead - they are the most professional of all the teams in my opinion. Having said that, I will be surprised (pleasantly so) if Lewis finishes the race.

  I'm going to Silverstone this year - first time for ages. I've got start/finish line grandstand seats for all three days - can't wait!!!!!
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  Are any of you aposates?

  by KCM in

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  i don't think i am an apostate, but do feel like one for being on these boards as we were always warned not to at the meetings etc.. i disagree with so many things they teach, the main thing is the blood issue....being a new auntie, i love my niece soooo much and if i were the only person that could save her, how on earth could i not?

  i'd be blood guilty for not saving her!!!!!

  that in my books, would be murder.. however, may be it's because i've only been away from the mtgs for a year, but i still think of it most days and although i feel i've made the right decision as nothing was making me happy in it, and obvioulsy my ex beating me and getting away with it.....i still feel a certain pull towards it and a kind of insane loyalty???.

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  Hi KCM and welcome to the board.

  I would say that an apostate is one that actively tries to turn one away from what they believe. I certainly don't do that but I also don't believe the JW teachings anymore, despite being brought up in the 'troof' and not disfellowshipped until in my forties.

  I do wish I had never ever got into this religion as now none of my family talk to me, which is as much their loss as mine.

  I notice that you may be from Kent. I spent some very happy years growing up in Kent. If you wish to PM me and discuss anything please feel free.

  Welcome and good luck!
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  I have some very good news...

  by Abandoned in

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  2. friends

  ...but i can't say anything more right now.

  still, it's amazingly, wonderfully, ain't the sky a gorgeous shade of blue today kind of news.

  wish me luck... .

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  I'm totally lost on all this but have you left any clues on your Flickr pictures?

  Aha! Yes I've noticed that you post pictures on there - so do I.

  Still no clearer though.

  Whatever it is - good luck!
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  Total Lunar Eclipse tonight! Visable everywhere, most visable UK etc

  by needproof in

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  2. friends

  http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/6411991.stm .

  skywatchers eagerly awaiting saturday's total lunar eclipse say that the spectacle could be the "best in years".

  the eclipse begins at 2018 gmt, with the moon totally immersed in the shadow of the earth between 2244 and 2358 gmt.

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  not long to go - we are hopeful that we will see it down here in Essex.

  It's been sunny and cloudy today and lot's of rain is meant to be on the way.

  Not long to go now.
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  Congratulations to the newly weds!

  by Crumpet in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  please join me in toasting our two friends, dedpoet and fullofdoubtnow who have just exchanged vows.

  linda and trevor - we love you so much and know that your happiness will join you together for so many years to come.. congratulations!.

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  Big congratulations to you both!

  It was nice meeting Trevor at the Apostacurry and a shame we couldn't meet you Linda.

  We wish you both all the best for a very happy future together.

  All the best,

  SAB and Bubble
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  WOW, WHERE'S THE TIME GONE?

  by Dansk in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  my profile revealed that it was four years ago today that i joined jwd!

  i can hardly believe i've made over 5000 posts and been here for so long!.

  well, the truth is you guys have helped me stick around.

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  To Ian and Claire - a big congratulations on your 4 year JWD anniversary!

  You say that you have been helped by others on here - let me add that you have been an inspiration to me, how you are battling your illness, your warmth and humour always come out in your posts and I can honestly say that after meeting you last year I realised that I met one of the most genuine, warm and friendly persons I have ever met in my entire life.

  It was a joy meeting with everyone at the Apostacurry and you and Claire did an amazing job in arranging it all. The JDubs loss is a massive gain to all of us!

  All the best, Ian, Claire and family.

  Here's hoping that we can meet up again soon!