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  I did it and I don't feel like a pagan!

  by TheHypnoToad in

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  first christmas tree, just put it up!

  its a real one, put a lot of lights on it.. .

  the witnesses are working in our area, so i am sure its just a mater of time (no more fadding at this point).. .

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  How did you tie your tie?

  by Mysterious in

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  was there a knot pecking order at your hall, or was this not the case.

  (pardon the pun) http://www.tie-a-tie.net/ ugh and if anyone has more coherent directions for tying a windsor knot i'm all ears my piddly little fudged knot is the laughing stock of work.

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  Learned a Half-Windsor at 8/9 and never learned any other knot.
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  I did it and I don't feel like a pagan!

  by TheHypnoToad in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  first christmas tree, just put it up!

  its a real one, put a lot of lights on it.. .

  the witnesses are working in our area, so i am sure its just a mater of time (no more fadding at this point).. .

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  First Christmas tree, just put it up! Its a real one, put a lot of lights on it.

  The witnesses are working in our area, so I am sure its just a mater of time (no more fadding at this point).

  I didn't feel an ounce of regret. In fact I am getting more excited again, just like I did last year (but the wife wasn't ready).
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  I hate having JW parents.

  by reneeisorym in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i'll try to make this long story short.. in october ... about 3 days before i left for a trip my mother decided to have my cell phone cut off.

  i've had my bill in my mom's name since i was 16 and have always paid it since i was old enough to work.

  but .. out of pure spite, she cut off my phone.

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  Yes, It is hard, very hard. I would plan my wedding as if it was for you and your spouse not for your parents (I know thats easier said than done). Don't let your parents being JW's wreck one of the most important days in your life.
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  As a DUB, what did you do and hid so as not to stumble anyone?

  by megsmomma in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i was thinking of all the "concious matters" that you could do if you wanted, but would not tell anyone so you wouldn't get in "trouble".

  one thing that came to my mind is when after having my baby, i wanted to join weight watchers...there were two meeting places to choose from...one close to me and in a church....and one quite far not in a church.

  well, i went to the one in the church, always worried someone would see me(but i didn't really think it was a big deal) so, what did you all hide?

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  Well, I wasn't a real good JW. Music was a major thing Rap, Hard Rock, Metal & Very Heavy Metal. Got drunk a few times. Gave booze to ones under 21 (but older than 18). Talked about things which JW's shouldn't.
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  Is This Weekend A Huge Shopping Time For You???

  by minimus in

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  they say this weekend is the busiest time of the year for shoppers......how many buy most things this weekend (for xmas) and would you say you return most items bought or do you keep them to give as presents??

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  Yes, its my first time shopping for Christmas lights. Had fun even though I have a cold. Got LIGHTS for Christmas, YEAH!!!!!!
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  How many JW’s do you know do the turkey-thing (Thanksgiving) each year?

  by cyberguy in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  its amazing how jws operate.

  when i was an active jw in florida (usa), many jw families had a turkey dinner with friends and family on thanksgiving day!

  in fact, a number of elders participated in these family get-togethers, they just happened to have a turkey dinner on the same day as the thanksgiving holiday (usa).

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  My parents always had a turkey diner (big one) on thanksgiving, as us kids got older we all went "home" with our wifes and kids. We even joked that it was our thanksgiving diner. But not on Christmas, just thanksgiving.
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  SHOULD JWS USE PREFUME?

  by badboy in

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  2. friends

  i understand that it was used originally in pagan temples!.

  therefore,should a true christian(tm)use prefume?.

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  "Then say that you can do it through your shirt (or coat, if you're wearing one). Then go through the motions through your shirt, but let a real loud fart at the same time." That was so funny, believe it or not I have never heard that one. BUT I will be trying it at work.
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  Bible Jokes (as lame as the ones we used to pass around when we were JW's)

  by TheHypnoToad in

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  q. what do they call pastors in germany?

  a. german shepherds.

  q. who was the greatest financier in the bible?

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  Q. What do they call pastors in Germany?
  A. German Shepherds.
  
  Q. Who was the greatest financier in the Bible?
  A. Noah. He was floating his stock while everyone else was in liquidation.
  
  Q. Who was the greatest female financier in the Bible?
  A Pharaoh's daughter. She went down to the bank of the Nile and drew out a
  little prophet.
  
  Q. What kind of motor vehicles are in the Bible?
  A. Jehovah drove Adam and Eve out of the Garden in a Fury. David's Triumph
  was heard throughout the land. Also, probably a Honda, because the apostles
  were all in one Accord.
  
  Q. Who was the greatest comedian in the Bible?
  A. Samson. He brought the house down.
  
  Q. What excuse did Adam give to his children as to why he no longer lived in
  Eden?
  A. Your mother ate us out of house and home.
  
  Q. Which servant of God was the most flagrant lawbreaker in the Bible?
  A. Moses. He broke all 10 commandments at once.
  
  Q. Which area of Palestine was especially wealthy?
  A. The area around Jordan. The banks were always overflowing.
  
  Q. Who is the greatest baby sitter mentioned in the Bible?
  A. David. He rocked Goliath to a very deep sleep
  
  Q. Which Bible character had no parents?
  A. Joshua, son of Nun.
  
  Q. Why didn't they play cards on the Ark?
  A. Because Noah was standing on the deck.
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  just found this site today

  by TopDog in

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  2. experiences

  this is a great site, thank you to whoever started it.

  i left the "truth" about 6 years ago and like many i still feel guilty about it.

  my older brother lives in dominican republic, he moved there about 12 years ago to help where the need is greater.

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  Hi TopDog!

  Glad you found the site. It truly is addictive. I completely agree with you, being raised jw, I appreciate the morals. I know I could have gotten them elsewhere too, but I am so glad I have them. We must alway find the silver lining.

  Also, my sympathies on the loss of your grandfather and mother at such a young age. What heartbreak for you. I hope you will be reunited with them one day. I know I miss my grandfather terribly, and I was married and had a child before he passed (cancer). I daydream that he is happy and reunited with his dear loved ones and his baby brother George who died in infancy. That his brother Kenny is there and his friend Gene. I like to think one day I'll meet my great-grandmother who my grandmother thinks was the sweetest person to ever walk the earth. If she's anything like grandma, I'll love her to pieces:-) I don't think the jw's have the only winning ticket to paradise. There are too many good people in this world.

  Have a good day-aye!

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