i believe the moment's right to discuss a very serious matter............................................................beer.
what do you like?
let's edumicate one another!
ah yes, me too, many good times I've had at Redhook. They often have good local bands and resonable pub fare. And when you take the brewhouse tour...Yippy=Free Beer Tasting.
....er at least it used to be free, have not been over that way recently. Reminds me, I need a trip over the mountain.
i believe the moment's right to discuss a very serious matter............................................................beer.
what do you like?
let's edumicate one another!
Can anyone tell me what the attaction is to Bud Light? Yeah, the comercials are funny but Light Beer....OMG.....yuk
My niece will order a Bud Light at the finest resturants and here at home when I can offer fine selection of top shelf liquior. My son too, he buys the big cans and brings them here because I just can't bring myself to touch a Bud.
i believe the moment's right to discuss a very serious matter............................................................beer.
what do you like?
let's edumicate one another!
Oooo The Beer Thread and here we are at TGIF. My town is home to the first Brewpub in the country, or was, they closed a few years back over financial problems. Bert Grant was a pioneer in the micor brew industry and he opened a brewpub here in the 80's. What a wonderful place that was. Berts Scottish Ale quickly became my favorite as I was perviously a Guinness fan. I understand the company is still producing as a contract brewer. This thread has got me curious to find out more. I learned to love a nice Black and Tan with Tuesday Night Trivia at the Pub.
Redhook beer in Redmond, Wa was developed by a friend of Berts and they have continued to be one of the best micro brewers in the country. Their IPA is another favorite.
I have learned to enjoy wine and a single malt scotch is my distilled alcohol drink of choice but Ahhhh Beer. My dad introduced me to that smooth bitter flavor when I was a wee lass. Thank You Daddy.
were you a note taker?
did you truly listen??
were you a daydreamer?
I did it all, doodle, correct checkbook, make lists, then we went to Hawaii and I bought a Bible in Pidgin English 'Da Jesus Book' That was really fun, looking up scriptures in Pidgin. Matt24:14 All ova da world goin get peopo dat goin tell all da Good Kine Stuff bout how peopo can get God fo dea King. All da diffren kine peopos goin hear wass fo real, an den, everyting goin pau. Someting real bad goin mess up everyting.
Before I got the Pidgin Bible I would take different translations, New Jerusalem or Living Enlish to compare wording. That got elders attention, lots of raised eyebrows and comments like 'why aren't you using a Real Bible?
everyone always talks about the elders and people in the congregation coming around to see why you aren't at meetings...but i've never experienced this.
i've been away from the meetings for months, and not one single elder has called me.
my friends occasionally call me but never bring up my lackluster attendance.
Elders have stopped by several time since my husband and I stopped attending but, get this, never when he is home. His work schedule is well know but for some reason they just cannot come any time except weed day mornings. It has become a joke to us.
on another note. My mother is an elderly sister, very strong and at the center of her congergation. She often needs a little help with household jobs, yard work, car maintenance and I live out of state. I have asker her elders to please check on her and offer a little help, not anything huge or costly just little things like pick the oranges or check her tiers of air. They always have a cheerful reply 'oh yes, we will do that, it is our pleasure to assist Sister Elderly' Well, nothing , NOTHING is ever done. No attention what so ever. They might stop by if they are working in her territory but no hands on help. When I visit I do all the yard work, clean house, take her to doctors, etc. I love doing it but really need a bit of support.
They call themselves Servants, Shephards, Slaves to the Congergation. What part of their job discription are they doing.....ZERO.
the good.
thanks everybody for your warm welcome days ago (http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/6/141779/1.ashx).
we really enjoyed all your comments.
Welcome OOTB, I was a long long time lurker, still don't post much but I'm starting to know these people and having fun. That is part to why I am here. The JW Culture was my whole life. I knew nothing of the outside world so finding a group with similar background has been healing. I am angry, happy I'm out, sad for a life lost, searching and learning all that the same time. I joined earlier this year and kept all my personal info quiet but recently someone asked us to add 'a little something' to our profile so I did. What was I afraid of? I faded quietly but all in my area now know I am out and not coming back. Most of my extended family are JW and we have maintained a loving relationship but they are cooling and more distant all the time.
You asked a good question. Do I say Amen over a prayer? I did put much thought into it and it depends on what is said. Usually the only JW prayers I hear are at family dinners and if it is just a thanking for the the food I do say Amen. But we did attend our son's public talk and I did not say Amen because expressions such as Faithful Slave, Orgainzation, Last Days, were said and I no longer agree with such teachings.
Looking forward to knowing all of you better, your friend, tinker
has there been a crack down on group wt pre study.
we had a regular group every sunday night for any or all teens back in the day - 60's.
then raising children we had friends or other families on and off, get together for a group pre-study.
Has there been a crack down on group WT pre study. We had a regular group every Sunday night for any or all teens back in the day - 60's. Then raising children we had friends or other families on and off, get together for a group pre-study. Is that discouraged or not allowed these days?
i live in a metropolitan area.
crime is on a rampage in this city, in fact, we're #1 in the country as far as murders per capita statistic go.
where does one go to find a safe outing for your morning jog, daily walk, or just to get away from all the hustle and bustle of the city life?
Warning: Danger Lurking in Forrest Lawn Memorial Park, Cypress, Cal.
I know a sister who 'works' the cemetery in her ministy. She places literature with grieving people and even conducts Bible studies on the grave site. Just TOO Creepy for me.
without giving my personal opinion i would like to ask the board, 'what is your view of children with mowhawk haircuts'.
our family has an ongoing debate as to what is considered an acceptable hairstyle for boys age 5-8. please be unbiased reguards what you may think is my personal feeling.
your input would be greatly appriciated.
Hi All, I thought I would check back to see if we had a few more comments after I signed off yesterday. I must say, I did expect a few harsh words but it seems I got more than my fare share. I should have let you all know I was not telling the whole story. It is too personal and I become overly emotional.
First of all, THANK YOU Burger time for sticking up for me. I did not say I would shun my grandchildren. I would never shun anyone, especially my own grandchildren. What I ment was that as for babysitting at no charge so my DIL can have some free time, I am considering quiting. I have not done this yet, just thinking. They would always be welcome to visit as a family. Our Casa is Their Casa.
A couple comments on Rebellion. What do 5+7 yr olds have to rebel against? Rebellion is only OK when person is a victim of unjust treatment. These children and their parents are treated farely and with abundant love.
Also I will defend myself by telling you that I am not making a big deal out of a haircut just for the sake of drama. The issue is respect not for just me but authority in general. It seems rebellion just for the fact of rebellion has become the fashion. Personally I see parenting as a serious responsibility that holds lives at stake. I do not interfer or lecture my children over their parenting styles. And I do not need to have my way or the highway.
What I am struggling with is, how much does a grandparent or a parent take before they push back?
without giving my personal opinion i would like to ask the board, 'what is your view of children with mowhawk haircuts'.
our family has an ongoing debate as to what is considered an acceptable hairstyle for boys age 5-8. please be unbiased reguards what you may think is my personal feeling.
your input would be greatly appriciated.
well folks it's been fun. Thanks for all your imput, I have much to share with my husband and the rest of the family. We don't have a huge family but it seems everyone wants to add their 2cents. I needed to get out of that circle and ask you, an objective group, and you have all come through.
Oh the DRAMA. I personal only want Drama on film. In my real life I keep it to issues of fun, happiness, educational and moderation in all things. Seems that is too boring for some.
We are laying slate tile on our front porch so I must go lend a hand.
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