When is/was that 'Special Convention' in Dublin that spurred a few threads a little while ago?
You know, the one that specified that disabled people weren't welcome.
Joe Grundy
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March 2012 Aux Pioneering
by truthlover inso far what is the response to the aux pioneering this year vs last year?.
in our cong - only 10 so far vs 52 last april.
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Joe Grundy
Excuse me if I am being a bit thick here. I have never been a JW, so I may have missed something.
On recent threads there was evidence that WTBTS declared that JWs doing door-to-door/missionary/preaching work were doing so as individual volunteers, of their own volition, and were not emissaries of WTBTS.
That being so (even if it came as a bit of a shock to those JWs who know about it) how on earth can WTBTS have an 'application form' and approval/vetting procedures for those who want to do this 'completely voluntary, completely independent' door-to-door stuff?
Just a thought.
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Anyone do sales for a living by any chance?
by cognac ini just started in sales recently and have been really good at it.
of course, i grew up a jw, lol.. anyways, i was working on closing an account and took another guy at my work with me to go over the specifications and get quotes and that sort of thing.
well, after the meeting he called and emailed her to ask further questions without my knowledge.. so, i called her yesterday and she completely flipped out about the way he treated her saying that he was pressuring her and bullying her.
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Joe Grundy
Just a thought - is there any chance that because you're female, your male colleague thought (wrongly) that he should take the lead or impose himself on the deal?
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Got Turnips as FS Donation--need recipes!
by yknot ingood afternoon!.
needing to appear to actually earn my dirrty thirty this month i went out for two hours....... anywho one householder we called on was having a bumber crop of turnips!
she offered and i accepted!.
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Joe Grundy
Yes, don't waste the greens! (Try including them in fried rice).
Include the chopped turnips in home-made vegetable soup.
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Got Turnips as FS Donation--need recipes!
by yknot ingood afternoon!.
needing to appear to actually earn my dirrty thirty this month i went out for two hours....... anywho one householder we called on was having a bumber crop of turnips!
she offered and i accepted!.
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Joe Grundy
4. Boil, mash, cool and form into 'cakes' (patties?). Fry and top with a fried egg (sunny side up) as part of full breakfast.
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Got Turnips as FS Donation--need recipes!
by yknot ingood afternoon!.
needing to appear to actually earn my dirrty thirty this month i went out for two hours....... anywho one householder we called on was having a bumber crop of turnips!
she offered and i accepted!.
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Joe Grundy
1. Mix with potatoes, mash, then top with butter and/or cheese and put under the grill as a side dish.
2. Slice, parboil and roast as an accompianment to a roast dinner.
3. Use in the traditional Scots dish 'neeps and tatties'.
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"Feeling sorry for yourself" about being hit by your husband is not Christian 2/15/12 WT Page 25 P 12
by yourmomma inhave anyone of you read, the absolutly jaw dropping paragraph in this article about a women who was hit by her husband?
its in page 25 of the 2/15/12 wt study edition (i read the dumbed down version).. .
if there was any question, that the watchtowers stance is for wives to simply take it when their husbands abuse them, this makes it crystal clear.. who the hell is scanning these things before they go to print?
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Joe Grundy
I have just read this whole thread, and I have no option but to post.
I post as a retired (senior police officer - UK) and as a victim of spousal abuse. Yes, husbands can be the victim of domestic abuse as well.
First, all power to those who have forwarded this article to the various domestic violence groups. May I also suggest that it be forwarded to news agencies (PA, Reuters, etc.). It is current, there is no doubt that the article appears to condone domestic violence, and it could make a great news story (for example for the new 'Sun on Sunday' or the 'Sunday Mail'). I believe that it could be picked up and 'run with' on several fronts. Maybe 'The Guardian' or 'The Observer' would be the best targets.
Second, let me explain just how seriously domestic violence is treated in the UK. Police will attend and will (unless there are overwhelming reasons not to) arrest the alleged abuser. He or she will be charged with the assault if the evidence supports it, and the fact that the abused party may wish to withdraw the complaint will be taken into account, but the abuser can still be prosecuted even if the victim declines to give evidence. In every case of reported domestic violence/abuse the officer attending completes a full report. This is vetted by their shift supervisor and submitted to the supervising Inspector. As Inspector, I had to examine every report and 'sign off' the action taken. This was not a 'rubber stamp' exercise. Other agencies would be consulted and action would be taken. The responding officer, his supervisor, and I were all accountable for our actions or lack of action. Third, for readers in the UK who are suffering domestic violence/abuse - call 999. There is no need or reason to put up with this - a whole range of support is available. As a 'homicide detctive' (to resound with our US friends) I could tell you a whole load of stories where things just went too far. Lastly, as a victim of domestic violence myself, I'll tell my story in the hope that it encourages others. My estranged wife is a Filipina, about 4'10". I am substantially taller and heavier but extremely restrained. In my 'domestic violence' incident she peaked by throwing my best chef's knife at my chest. I managed to deflect it with my hand, but it sliced the back of my hand open. There was a lot of blood and I called '999'. Two paramedic ladies soon arrived, closely followed by two police ladies. The lights and sirens no doubt gave the neighbours something to talk about! My physical and emotional scars are more or less healed, my estranged wife now has a criminal record, and life has moved on (pending divorce). It is comforting and reassuring to know that domestic violence is taken seriously - even when you're a big strong guy and you are the victim. My 'bottom line' is: do not accept domestic abuse. Report it, every time! Any organisation which condones this abuse is wrong and evil. PS: I'm sorry about the text formatting in this post. It went wrong and I don't know how to fix it. I hope my message isn't deleted. If any reader thinks I can help I will respond to PMs.
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anyone wanna skype?
by thinking_1 ini haven't been able to actually talk to any "apostates" yet, haha.
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i'm not much of a poster, mostly read alot, but would like to have a good conversation..
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Joe Grundy
I would be happy to have a skype conversation with anyone who wants to talk to a never-was JW retired cop in Wales.
We had something a few tears ago, IIRC, where we phoned other members, and I recall speaking to a charming lady fro Phoenix Arizona.
How do you suggest we proceed?
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Latest May 2012 Watchtower: "JW wives must be more lovable"
by cedars inyes, the latest watchtower is upon us.
it opens with a typically outlandish article on marriage.
here are a few of the headlines:.
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Joe Grundy
maisha: I'm not quite sure how to take your post.
IME, reverse cowboy interlock is the favoured position because it allows the woman a greater degree of control.
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More anti-apostate rhetoric from the Watchtower - are they running scared?
by cedars inyes, the may 15th watchtower is now available for download from jw.org.. the final study article, on page 26, directs another salvo at apostates - and warns witnesses not to try arguing with them on the internet:.
indeed, we ought to move as far away from wrongdoing as possible and not see how close we can get to it without being overcome by sin.
for instance, we need to guard against succumbing to apostasy, a sin that would make us unfit to glorify god.
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Joe Grundy
sbf: I think this goes along with the point I was trying to make above.