Posts by PoppyR

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What Do You Do For Fun?

by minimus in

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personally, i love music, especially live music.

i often go on weekends to listen to r&b, soul, funk, etc.

what do you enjoy doing?

PoppyR

like to watch porn and fondle myself, urinate on the front lawn of the local kingdom hall, and steal old women's purses. I kick blind men and cats too.
Ok, I don't really do those things - I just wanted to give Bethel lurkers something to gossip about.

lmao at finally free.

Fun... I love sitting in the pub with friends, drinking, talking, lounging and just hanging out, nothing quite like a tipsy girlie conversation to get the giggles going.

Sex... cant remember if that's fun or not? Think I may have turned back into a virgin.

Poppy x

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Children and exes..

by PoppyR in

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short background, i am seperated, ex is still a witness, but very weak, all my family and his very devout, i allow my younger brother to come once a week to study with my two boys 11+12.

which you might think is nuts, but i want more than anything to give them choice, and not to be in direct opposition to their father or other family.

youngest son is a nightmare in the study..lol.

Short background, i am seperated, ex is still a witness, but very weak, all my family and his very devout, I allow my younger brother to come once a week to study with my two boys 11+12. Which you might think is nuts, but I want more than anything to give them choice, and not to be in direct opposition to their father or other family.

Youngest son is a nightmare in the study..lol. And last week i said to him he does not have to have the study and I will speak to his dad about it if he wants to stop.

So he tells me that his dad sat him down and said to him "it's up to you, you can choose to listen and live, or do what you want and die"

More to it than that, but the age old threat of death if you do not behave.

Both my boys believe it's the truth, so far I have only encouraged them to question everything, and tried to provide alternative viewpoints. I am just fading so also need to be careful what I say.

But I am upset about this latest development and dont know what to say to my son to help him.

Suggestions??

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Well, my wife flipped out.

by rassillon in

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i hope i don't go too long with this.... last night my wife and i were talking about her day in service.

we talked about several things of little consequence and then i made mention of a point out of the reasoning book to underscore the importance of our need to be well versed in the facts that support our beliefs.

said point is on 416 of the rs book.

PoppyR

Firstly Welcome! And sorry if you feel attacked! Most here understand your frustration. However I also understand if someone had done a direct frontal attack on me I would have come out all guns blazing. I personally feel much patience, love and time is needed, and you cannot strike until the time is right. In my own situation I raised my doubts, but bit my tongue after that when nobody in my family (and I mean not a soul) agreed or listened.

A co-worker (who I later learned is DAd) waited 3 years until she asked me if I would mind researching 607 for her, and why the society do not agree with all other sources who quoted 587.

This was a brilliant move, she did not attack, merely inquired and got me to do the research. Much like the article mentioned at freeminds which is amazing, thank you whoever posted that!

It wasn't so much that the prophecy was wrong that got me thinking, just the fact I HAD NEVER QUESTIONED IT!! And I wondered how many other things I hadn't questioned, before I knew it I was here.. the rest is history.

Cannot agree more with the poster who said show her much love, much understanding and try and stay right away from the scriptural subjects for a while, just tell her you are having doubts and you must sort them out, but keep reassuring her of your love for her. It will hopefully be strong enough to survive if she stays in or joins you out!

Poppy xx

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WT 2005 CDrom

by PoppyR in

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can anyone help me find the link to the wt 2005 cd, i've been reliably informed it's on the site somewhere for download,

i asked my little brother and he got all interested and asked which article i wanted to look at and he could bring round the files if i wanted..lol

didn't like to tell him somehow my 2005 wts ended up in a garden bonfire, not sure how they got there!!!!

PoppyR

isn't it tedious that the darned thing pops up with todays daytext every time that you open it

Yes, this is one feature I can do without!! Although sometimes it reminds me what I'm NOT missing.

Cant help with the IT question (although i work in IT!) As I'm running XP and it works fine. Not at all like the WT society to 'forget' old things

Perhaps it was because it was old thoughts.. before the year 2000, clearly it was only YOU that thought it should still run, everybody else was more spiritual..

Poppy

Ps.. I was sorta kidding about looking up the jazz player, the 18 year old me liked a whole different type of man to the type I go for now!

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RICHIE RED ALERT

by RichieRich in

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i was on the phone speaking with verne thoren, presiding overseer of the willow springs, nc congregation of jehovah's witnesses.

he tells me he knows of my possesssion of the flock book.

he knows of my involvement on this site.

PoppyR

I've been following your progress with bated breath!!

I'm sorry you were 'outed' before your chosen time, but I'm sure you knew it was a possibility!

Good luck, we're behind you and stand back in awe!!!

Poppy

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JC ON TAPE

by SickofLies in

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http://neocrat.com/sol.mp3 .

http://www.savefile.com/files/1740618

sorry for the long file, is there anyone that can clean this up a bit, the quality is actually pretty good considering the mic was hidden and i was in a big room.

PoppyR

I know I'm way behind, but just had chance to listen to this.

WOW. All i can say is thank you and respect to you Dan for what you did, for holding your temper and being cool.

I hated the way they spoke to you all S L O W and clear as if you were retarded and also did not allow you to speak.

I just know after listening to that I would not be able to attend a JC. I would have to DA or be DFed by my non-attendance.

Looking forward to your appeal recording.

Cant say it enough! RESPECT!

Poppy

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INACTIVE....FOR ALL TO SEE!!!!!!

by Gill in

my husband and myself have not been to a meeting for over 4 years now.. we learnt last night from my sister that our names are still pinned on a list of inactive publishers on the notice board at the back of the kh along with about 15 others!!!!!.

i'm totally gobsmacked having considered ourselves successful faders!!!!.

what the hell do they think they're playing at?!!

PoppyR

Hi Gill

i would be furious, but you obviously dont want to make a big stink or it will alert the PO and make them enquire as to WHY you would be so desperate to get your name removed.

I suggest a letter to the CO (as it will be dealt with promptly!) include information from this website

http://www.ico.gov.uk/eventual.aspx

Which is the UK law regarding Data protection. I work in a field where we have to be very careful about peoples information and I guarantee you this is breaking the law.

Just point out that you are aware of the list, and want to make sure the people on it have been contacted within the last two years to ensure the society does not get sued.

Poppy

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INACTIVE....FOR ALL TO SEE!!!!!!

by Gill in

my husband and myself have not been to a meeting for over 4 years now.. we learnt last night from my sister that our names are still pinned on a list of inactive publishers on the notice board at the back of the kh along with about 15 others!!!!!.

i'm totally gobsmacked having considered ourselves successful faders!!!!.

what the hell do they think they're playing at?!!

PoppyR

Is that allowed???? I notice you are in the UK, Data protection forbids them from using your information if you have not given your permission within the last two years! I know you would not want to make an issue out of it, but it might want to be gently or anonomously pointed out that they are in breach of the law and could possibly be sued!

I had no ideas congregations did this with lists of names, shocking.

Poppy

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What Can't You Stand About Jehovah's Witnesses?

by minimus in

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i'll tell you one thing that just got to me this morning.

i was playing tennis and at around 9:30 my tennis partner and i looked up and lo and behold!

2 witnesses were walking up the street.

PoppyR

This kind of thread always makes me feel a bit uncomfortable, I mean we were all there once. I'm not making a big deal out of it and I do actually agree with the quotes above but in fairness that does imply that most of us here were also duplicitous, intolerant smug etc...
Most JW's are victims.

I have to agree, this kind of things makes me uncomfortable too. I regular pioneered for years, and would consciously leave my car somewhere and walk 3 miles to a call that I knew was not going to be in to count time.. A CO once told me that if we tried to run a business (ie cold calling) the way witnesses do door to door work, two at a time, ages at each door, going when they know people aren't going to be there etc. It would go under within weeks!

I did it to be obedient, always hated the door to door work, and now just feel sorry for those still in, but I cant be high and mighty and better than them, because it just makes me the same as them!

Poppy x

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WT 2005 CDrom

by PoppyR in

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can anyone help me find the link to the wt 2005 cd, i've been reliably informed it's on the site somewhere for download,

i asked my little brother and he got all interested and asked which article i wanted to look at and he could bring round the files if i wanted..lol

didn't like to tell him somehow my 2005 wts ended up in a garden bonfire, not sure how they got there!!!!

PoppyR

Funny thing just happened, my brother came round (he still studies with the kids.. arggggggh) and I had downloaded the 2005 CD and just installed it and was looking at it when he popped his head round into the study....lmao.

I had to pretend I had it all along, what was I thinking, I thought it was the old version..

By the way thanks again for that auldsoul, works a treat.

So uncle bruce by the WT definition do you think he still might see me soooooooooooooon???????

Ooh.. new hope

Poppy