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  A Little Direction Please

  by Brian J in

  1. social
  2. relationships

  i'm an active elder, cobe, just got home from the meeting where i handled the treasures part and concluded by announcing a friend of mine has been d/f,.....blah blah blah...and over the last year have woken up.

  i simply cannot spill my guts to my wife and children as it would be family suicide.

  i have zero desire to bash, spread my feelings, or become an "apostate".

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  compound complex

  Welcome, Brian, and please stay with us.

  I cannot add much to the helpful, tried-and-tested suggestions already offered.

  Leaving "The Truth" some years ago has produced certain residual effects and collateral damage, even in my dreams. Just last night I dreamed I was at the convention (no more, in reality) and my family looked at me, averted their brief gaze, and walked on. Dreams are so mixed up -- I was at the convention, being a good JW!

  Those ongoing dreams reflect my daily reality. It's sad, but I remain hopeful. I stay busy with meaningful activities and associate with people who care.

  Best Wishes.
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  If you have Windows 10 . . .

  by compound complex in

  1. forum
  2. tech-support

  my roommate bought a new dell laptop, operated by windows 10. in the three weeks he's had it, it's online then goes offline (and this repeatedly): when he goes from one e-mail to another, when he engages in a financial transaction, when he opens a new webpage, etc.

  he does the basic rebooting, as prescribed in the article whose link is attached.

  his pc and my older dell and apple powerbook are all on wifi.

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  Thanks, ShirleyW and nicolaou!

  Not boring to me! Very helpful info.

  In my nearly 18 years on this site this must vie for the dullest most boring post I ever made! -- nicolaou
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  California Tubbs Fire photos you might not find find anywhere else...

  by La Capra in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  to quote someone near and dear: they should have built the whole kingdom hall out of the same thing they built the signs.... i had to wait nearly two weeks to get into the neighborhood to get these pictures for your voyeuristic interests...this is peanuts compared to the over 5,000 homes that were destroyed (this number includes individual units in large apartment complexes that were completely razed).

  those pictures and videos are available in the media.

  wine country is a community devastated..

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  compound complex

  There was fire in my community.

  Insurers will pay for the trees, but I don't know how the damage is rated and what they end up paying.
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  If you have Windows 10 . . .

  by compound complex in

  1. forum
  2. tech-support

  my roommate bought a new dell laptop, operated by windows 10. in the three weeks he's had it, it's online then goes offline (and this repeatedly): when he goes from one e-mail to another, when he engages in a financial transaction, when he opens a new webpage, etc.

  he does the basic rebooting, as prescribed in the article whose link is attached.

  his pc and my older dell and apple powerbook are all on wifi.

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  Thanks, Simon, for your observation.

  As you might recall, I have brought up my issues here, re: my DELL laptop and Apple PowerBook G4.

  The DELL, with Windows Ultimate 7, has been virtually trouble-free, and it is second-hand. The Apple, also second-hand and a much more expensive laptop, is great for photos; however, more and more apps and webpages are unavailable to me because it will not upgrade.

  I love my little, cheapie DELL.
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  If you have Windows 10 . . .

  by compound complex in

  1. forum
  2. tech-support

  my roommate bought a new dell laptop, operated by windows 10. in the three weeks he's had it, it's online then goes offline (and this repeatedly): when he goes from one e-mail to another, when he engages in a financial transaction, when he opens a new webpage, etc.

  he does the basic rebooting, as prescribed in the article whose link is attached.

  his pc and my older dell and apple powerbook are all on wifi.

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  compound complex

  It may not necessarily be Windows 10 but could be an issue with the wifi adaptor (hardware) in his laptop. -- Incognito

  Tech came out today and replaced the above.

  Thanks again!
  
  
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  What Music have you Been Listening to this Last Year ? Post You tubes if you Like !

  by flipper in

  1. social
  2. entertainment

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wktxjuyiat4.

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  compound complex

  I just discovered this!

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iq0XJCJ1Srw
  
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  Witness Royalty and the last day at the "Towers"

  by Lynnie in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  my uber elder cousin and his wife got the "privilege" of having one last "toast" of wine at the rooftop garden at the towers in nyc since the jw's are vacating to warwick.

  his oldest daughter and son in law are quite high up in the inner circle so they get invited to all the "inner circle" activities.

  even though they aren't supposed to toast to anything it was pretty darn close.

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  I remember their driving Oldsmobile 98s, back in the early '70s. I was surprised that the one I looked into had crank windows!
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  If Elders and Ministerial Servants did what Michael Fallon has done, few would remain

  by Isambard Crater in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  over the years i have seen plenty of elders and ministerial servants touch other j.w's knees, thighs, give very long and intimate hugs, blah, blah, blah.

  i know of other sisters who have felt really uncomfortable with such behaviour, but the brothers have just explained that they're being loving as caring christian friends, so they get away with it.

  it angers me that no j.w's will speak out about historic or ongoing inappropriate touching for fear of being disfellowshipped or losing the hope of paradise..

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  compound complex

  It works both ways, male to female, female to male. My comments are relative to tactile human contact per se, not necessarily that initiated by the higher ups in JW society.

  Because of my background and personal "wiring," I'm all right with a brief, "hello" or "goodbye" hug. Beyond that, like getting too up close and personal, I am uncomfortable.

  Being friendly and warm towards others -- outgoing -- is not an invitation to cross boundaries. I speak for myself.
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  heart attack 2nd anniversary.

  by zeb in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  hi lovely folk,.

  two years ago today i had a ha.. i have just re-read the kind words of support from you folks wherever on earth you be and they are still warming to me.. i have had a bypass op done re-hab and learned to live again.. i am on permanent meds and do lots of walking.

  since the op i have walked 545 kilometres and worn out a pr of boots.. i walk with walking poles and they mean you take in 25% more o2 than without.

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  Nowadays, we get to live longer!

  Time was that what we went through killed many. I learned, however, that genetic predisposition factors in. Yet, a healthy diet and exercise do matter.
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  heart attack 2nd anniversary.

  by zeb in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  hi lovely folk,.

  two years ago today i had a ha.. i have just re-read the kind words of support from you folks wherever on earth you be and they are still warming to me.. i have had a bypass op done re-hab and learned to live again.. i am on permanent meds and do lots of walking.

  since the op i have walked 545 kilometres and worn out a pr of boots.. i walk with walking poles and they mean you take in 25% more o2 than without.

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  compound complex

  Blessings and peace, zeb, from a fellow who's been where you were and are.

  Yes, the support and love here is heart-warming!