Posts by Virgochik

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Bluetooth Headsets: Geeky or Sexy?

by Elsewhere in

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as a programmer i am exposed to high technology all the time and ironically this has given me an odd aversion to it!

i like gadgets and gizmos like anyone else; however i demand it be discrete.

when i'm out-n-about i want to be connected, but at the same time i don't want anyone to be able to see it.. for years i have avoided the bluetooth headsets that appear to be gaining in popularity, however im still not quite ready to get one because of the obvious geek factor and the simple fact that many people who wear them appear to be making the "look at me, i've fancy" statement.

Virgochik

I have the Plantronics model with the little blue light, too. It's made life easier for me when I'm at work. I leave my cell on my desk because it's harder to fasten on a cell phone for women, I think. I don't miss calls anymore. The only problem sometimes is the awkward moment when you seem to be muttering on to yoursel, An employee kept saying, "What? Me?" till I said, "Could you excuse mefor a minute, please? I'm talking to my husband! We were both embarassed.

They are getting very common where I work, so I don't think anyone really notices them anymore.

As far as security, I don't see in the booklet if it's a v1 or v2...

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Bethel Romeos - throwing your daughters at them

by Uzzah in

it was raised in a comment quoted in the national post article today:.

on speaking engagements at kingdom halls throughout the country, fathers would sometimes even offer up their daughters in marriage to him because of the prestige of his position, he said.. have any of the gals here experienced this?

did your parents 'parade you' around visiting bethelites or try to set you up with them?

Virgochik

There was a poor brother from our Hall who went to Bethel at nineteen. He had quit high school at 16 to pioneer. His parents threw him out of the house because they were Catholic and very displeased with him becoming a Witless. He couldn't afford a car, so he rode a bicycle everywhere. Somewhere along the way, this guy developed a crush on me. I was about 17 or 18.

He was very lonely at Bethel, and called our house collect every stinkin Sunday evening. He wanted to talk to me, but after a few polite words, I'd put my dad on the line. The guy was just so young and lonesome, and I did feel sorry for him, but not enough to lead him on! Anyway, in a couple of years we heard he'd married a sister from one of the New York congregations. She was a nurse! They had five kids at last report, and she had to support the family because he had no high school diploma and little in the way of job skills. But, she got her Bethel boy! Thank heavens I didn't cave in to the nudging from my family to sit by him one time at the Witchtower meeting ~~get engaged.~~

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How much more can a person take?

by juni in

i'm in a very low mood today.. i read about all of the misery that this f* religion has caused for people and their families.

my friend told me how he's been visiting an 80 yr. old brother in very poor health and no one has come to visit - just calls.

can't you feel the love?

Virgochik

Juni, sometimes life just SUCKS, just acknowledge that...and it also always gets better, and then we're so glad we stuck it out. The smell of spring air, flowere coming up, baby birds singing... yeah, it's worth trudging thru the muck, that's what I tell myself. Do something nice for yourself today!

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i'm in shock!

by Sunnygal41 in

after 13 years with the same car, at the beginning the week i became the proud owner of a 2002 chrysler pt cruiser!

she is the most beautiful car i've ever owned............she's candy apple red, with leather seats that are heated, sun/moon roof, chrome wheels.

when i picked her up from the dealer, i didn't even feel like i should own this car, as she is more gorgeous than i could ever imagine..........anyways, i had to share my deep thanks to the universe with y'all............i am deeply happy to have a reliable, warm, safe, but absolutely gorgeous, car to drive.........perhaps it's also partly because i will be 50 years old in august............another wonderful milestone in my life......... smooches,.

Virgochik

Good for you, Sunnygal, you're back in the good life after all you've been through. A little luxury in life never hurt anyone, lol. ANd, I see you''ve got a new av, too! Leo the Lion. Cute!

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They Came By

by choosing life in

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friends

i was sick with the flu in bed when two witnesses decided to stop by in service.

i wasn't going to answer the door, but they just kept pounding, so i thought it might be someone who needed something.

i drag myself out of bed and put on a robe and peek out.

Virgochik

Well, let's face it, nobody wants to catch the flu. That said, they surely didn't show Christian compassion, did they? They could have set a care package at the door for you. I think Jesus would have offered you the help you needed without reservation! They don't seem to have a clear idea of love for their fellow man. Their thoughts were: EEK! The flu, I'm outta here! And: No time to be counted here, let's move on! Do you think, or am I too kind....they wanted to give you your privacy, if you weren't feeling well?

Hope you feel better soon!

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What the Heck is the WTBTS up to!

by looking_glass in

clearly they are doing some strong arming or promoting more fear tactics!

i received a letter in the mail today from my mother.

my mother who when growing up a jw was considered a trouble maker.

Virgochik

I'm so sorry, looking glass! Please pamper yourself with whatever comforts you. A soak in the bubble bath, staring at the stars and pondering it all, or a glass of wine.

I'm not da'd or df'd, but qf'd. (Quietly faded) like so many of us here. I hope to never experience this pain, because my parents are elderly, and may not have time to change their minds if they take a hard line. So far, so good, for now.

Here's hoping she's real sorry, real soon.

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I think there on to me...

by thebiggestlie in

maybe i'm just a bit paranoid but i think my parents may be on to me.

i hope i didn't blow my cover.... i was out with some jw kids and realised that i left all my "apostate" research and my notebook out on my desk in my room.

when i got home my mother was crying in her room.

Virgochik

I remember those days, dude! Well, it may be the worst. I know you have thought ahead and have a plan just in case the worst happens. I'd let them make the first move. Do you have friends you could stay with for a few nites, till they calm down, if all hell breaks loose? Please keep us posted.

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DAMN IT'S COLD!!!!!

by Mary in

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friends

anyone east of saskatoon and north of kentucky will understand this thread:.

it's frigging cold out there!!!

christ almighty when i went outside to start my car up this morning i thought i was going to freeze solid like lot's wife.

Virgochik

60 degrees yesterday, 50 today. Went out to feed the birds and squirrels in my t shirt and jeans.

27

I walked out on the elders..

by sibboleth in

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another memorable meeting with br.

dorkie... .

if you don't know these 2 elders, my previous post explains that superfine is a pioneer elder and "ex" child abuser and br.

Virgochik

I apologize for the dbl post. I kept losing my connection & didn't think my post went thru.

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I walked out on the elders..

by sibboleth in

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friends

another memorable meeting with br.

dorkie... .

if you don't know these 2 elders, my previous post explains that superfine is a pioneer elder and "ex" child abuser and br.

Virgochik

I was raised in the Great Lakes area, and we were always told things were "loose" (liberal) in California. Dad used to shake his head, saying you couldn't hardly tell those brothers in California were even Witnesses, they got away with so much.

Fast froward 10 or 12 years, Sibboleth... wouldn't it be funny if some of those Dubs from the Hall turn up at your son's hospital or practice, needing a Doctor's help?