Posts by Gayle

Both U.S. and WW showed 'increase' in Memorial attendance from 2010 to 2011. Both showed decrease from 2011 to 2012. Little decreases or increases don't necessarily indicate much in itself. Generally, we will have to watch over more years, like maybe 5 yrs. at least. But hearing reports like noted above is an interesting observance.

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local memorial attendance

by outsmartthesystem in

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so i have a friend that is still "in" because of his elderly parents.

he attended the memorial and reported back to me what i thought was encouraging.

we have two congregations in the city i live in.

Gayle

interesting,,for 'U.S.' last year (2012) there was 2.4% less than the previous year (2011). If there is that decrease again for this year, there would have to be aprx. 4 or 5 less per avg. congregation attending. Could happen again at that rate shown by your friend's cong.

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I went to Pioneer School, three times...so there

by Quarterback in

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don't you just hate it.

a school that strokes the egos of r-pioneers.

there is no school for publishers.

Gayle

When did Pioneer School start? Didn't have that in the 60s when I r. pio'd for 5 yrs., thankfully..

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WTS action on Conti's case 3/27/2013

by mind blown in

as most suspected, the wts filed their brief, at least it looks that way..... http://appellatecases.courtinfo.ca.gov/search/case/dockets.cfm?dist=1&doc_id=2025979&doc_no=a136641.

it also notes aob in excess of word count limit.. wonder if they did that to buy more time?.

Gayle

Even if the WTS' goal to extend this issue, even having to pay additonal interest (1.6M, appx?), gives them more time to collect plenty more money (or hide the money) and at least holds back for awhile a tsunami of additional pedophile lawsuits (who are waiting to see the result of this case). then.

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WTS action on Conti's case 3/27/2013

by mind blown in

as most suspected, the wts filed their brief, at least it looks that way..... http://appellatecases.courtinfo.ca.gov/search/case/dockets.cfm?dist=1&doc_id=2025979&doc_no=a136641.

it also notes aob in excess of word count limit.. wonder if they did that to buy more time?.

Gayle

what does this mean?

Something is due; see note.

04/02/2013

check on order to file AOB.
check on order for pro hac

http://appellatecases.courtinfo.ca.gov/search/case/scheduledActions.cfm?dist=1&doc_id=2025979&doc_no=A136641

(so the 'legalese hat dance' continues)

so do I understand, that the 'brief' was not so brief but 'volumes' were sent by the WTS? Now the judge or a group of judges have to read all this and they have to decide 'if' in fact some court error happened in the hearing? Then, what options could the appellate judge group order?

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CONTI CASE : Kathleen Conti Just commented on a Facebook Xjw group

by BlindersOff1 in

kathleen conti just commented on a facebook xjw group that "watchtower gets no more extensions".

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https://www.facebook.com/groups/xjwrg3/10151371194950835/?notif_t=group_comment.

Gayle

Guess rick simon,,Candace's attorney, will have to 'sing' for us, first, before we can applaud ?

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CONTI CASE : Kathleen Conti Just commented on a Facebook Xjw group

by BlindersOff1 in

kathleen conti just commented on a facebook xjw group that "watchtower gets no more extensions".

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https://www.facebook.com/groups/xjwrg3/10151371194950835/?notif_t=group_comment.

Gayle

http://appellatecases.courtinfo.ca.gov/search/case/mainCaseScreen.cfm?dist=1&doc_id=2025979&doc_no=A136641

1st Appellate District

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Court data last updated: 03/27/2013 05:05 AM

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but not getting specifically what court data was updated

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Very Curious, what kind of feedback are you getting from ACTIVE Jehovah's Witnesses on Candace's California Court Victory ?

by Balaamsass in

i am stunned by candace's huge court victory.

it is overdue.

i have been reading comments on jvn, huffington, san jose mercury, nbc, and other sources.

Gayle

I hope for the full success of Ms Conti case. Though, it would probably take many more such cases to effect the WTS. It took many cases for the Catholic Church to come to terms of this kind of prob. Even yet, the Catholic Church prospers and grows..

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My Encounter with a JW couple this Morning

by cantleave in

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i was shopping with nugget in sainsburys and i saw them in the bread aisle.

a couple in their late 70's / early 80's who really i do have an affection for.

he was an ms when i left, not sure if he still is, and she was just a very genuine person with decades of "faithful service" to the cult.. when i was a newly appointed elder, their grand-daughter had accused her step-father of sexual abuse, he was eventually df'd but has since my leaving been reinstated.

Gayle

It is so sad how many are stuck in the WTS created 'limbo.' - the 'no where else to go' syndrome.