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  District Assembly Vehicle Parking Passes: $5.00

  by Calebs Airplane in

  1. watchtower
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  i've been out for a few years now, but when i was in, we frequently had to purchase "vehicle parking passes" several weeks before the start of our district assembly (depending on the coliseum or stadium being rented at the time).

  it was usually $5.00 and you were given a 10" x 4" (or so) card with the assembly title/theme printed on.

  according to the instructions from a branch letter that was read out loud (usually at the end of the service meeting), this card had to be placed on the right side of your dashboard such that the dub parking attendants can easily see it as you drive through the parking entrance.

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  We attended the Tacoma Conventions for years. Yes we paid, rather "contributed" for a parking pass months in advance. Much of the Service Meeting was taken up to go over the proper order for attending the convention from reserving a room, wearing the ID and not the least of which, How To Park. All this per the spirit directed FDS

  Another wild parking issue was the year they parked us in like sardines. No In/Out byways. We were instructed to go directly to our cars after concluding prayer in order to show love and consideration. We knew it was a plot to keep us from leaving early. We parked outside the dome lot the next two days.
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  Born in, Convert or 1975er?

  by Think About It in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  does a person's involvement in the jw religion usually fall into one of these 3 categories?.

  a) born in.

  b) convert.

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  tinker

  Born in, grandfather fell for Millions Now Living, dead dead, they are all dead. Took me a long while but I broke out and enjoying Christmas with all the trimmings.
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  Single Malt Whiskey. A preference?

  by LoisLane looking for Superman in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i am not a drinker but i hear single malt whiskeys are good.. yesterday at the liquor store, i asked a nice man, who also was looking over the bottle display, if he could tell me which one does he prefer and why.

  one of the store clerks, came by, listening, and said she preferred the same bottle.. i bought the one they preferred:.

  glenmorangie.

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  tinker

  Can't imagine a more lovely host gift than a 12yr Glenmorangie. Coincidentlly I am sipping a wee dram now but the port cask matured. If they are Scots they should be delighted with the compliment. My post is late so I hope you are enjoying a nip right now. It should be poured neat, observe the color, swirl it and smell, inhale the flavors. You should smell notes of smoke, tobacco and salt with a little sweetness from the sautern. Taste it and swish is all over your mouth before you swallow, even chew it a bit. Then add a few drops of water and look to see the 'serpent' in the glass as the water mixes with the alcohol. Called 'releasing the serpent' sometimes it is better with water, sometimes not.

  Ok this is only if you want an interesting prolonged scotch experience. You can also pour is over ice and just Enjoy. Goes great with pecan pie, IMO. Before, during and After dinner.

  If you are new to single malts but would like to explore I recommend the Glenlivet Nadurra. Very smooth like velvet. I prefer more smoky/peaty drink but the Nadurra is a good place to start. These are ALL very dear $$ to buy so don't you dare add a mixer or I'll kill ya!

  If you are ever in Seattle stop into Whisky Bar. They offer several dozen hard to find whiskys. I like to try a new one each time to cross off my list.

  Slainte mhath = Cheers and Good Health
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  Dec.21st and the countdown to the Mayan Apocalypse

  by designs in

  1. social
  2. current

  december 21 marks the winter solstice and the end of a cycle called the 13th b'ak'tun.. 1.will we see a few who want to join the celestial parade ala those who wanted to hop on a comet a few years ago.. 2.should koolaid and vodka be banned dec. 20th.. 3.will the wt.

  come out with an article making fun of those who 'falsely predict the end of the world' .

  i'll take bets on #3.

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  a little disappointed this morning since I was looking forward to our survivors meetup in Big Sur. We did use all the good dishes and poured the best and oldest whisky last night so that was fun.
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  Dec.21st and the countdown to the Mayan Apocalypse

  by designs in

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  december 21 marks the winter solstice and the end of a cycle called the 13th b'ak'tun.. 1.will we see a few who want to join the celestial parade ala those who wanted to hop on a comet a few years ago.. 2.should koolaid and vodka be banned dec. 20th.. 3.will the wt.

  come out with an article making fun of those who 'falsely predict the end of the world' .

  i'll take bets on #3.

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  Designs; ok, got it. Ocean, hot springs and clothing optional. The old man and I will hunker down for a few days, then take the back roads. May pick up a few friends along the way. You get Dagney, we will need her management skills. I will cook, you do the solar power, the old man can fix anything and if the kids make it we will be set for dramatic entertainment. Ready to Rock and Roll if and when.
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  Dec.21st and the countdown to the Mayan Apocalypse

  by designs in

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  december 21 marks the winter solstice and the end of a cycle called the 13th b'ak'tun.. 1.will we see a few who want to join the celestial parade ala those who wanted to hop on a comet a few years ago.. 2.should koolaid and vodka be banned dec. 20th.. 3.will the wt.

  come out with an article making fun of those who 'falsely predict the end of the world' .

  i'll take bets on #3.

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  Designs and Dagney : should we set a designated meeting spot just in case? Half way between us, Northern Calif, Monterey....NO, Big Sur, that's it. Ocean, trees, and all the old hippies that survive, good company.
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  About what one thing do you find yourself being a real SNOB?

  by Terry in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  you know, to fit in....to be a part of our own family or group and not be a total nerd or contrarian.. we hold our tongue.

  we smile and nod.. but, then....there is at least one thing we just can't go along with because it is too important.. why?

  because we are a total snob.

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  @ rather be in hades; READ The Road. Do not see the movie. Ok, the movie was just ok but the BOOK omg, one of my ATF.

  so I might just be a snob about Books over Movies.
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  Watchtower teachings on the length of human existence.

  by free @ last in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  anyone know the current wt teachings on the length of time humans have been in existence?

  do they still teach that the first man and woman were created approximately 6,000 years ago?

  have they made any comments on archeological findings that show paleo-indians living in the america's 10,000+ years ago?

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  tinker

  I used the old orange Paradise Book for my 6th grade science book report... got an F
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  SAD news about OOMPA......

  by redredrose in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  our friend, oompa, has passed away.

  just recieved the news a couple of hours ago, and have almost no details.

  it happened today or yesterday, he took his own life.

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  tinker

  I could not find words as my heart is in my throat. But I wish my name to be posted in support of all grieving dear Oompa. I am filled with sorrow, grief and Anger. The GDF'n Religion sucked the life out of another of our loved ones. None of us are going to get out of this alive, we learned TTATT and there is no Paradise waiting just over the rainbow. So it is. So it goes.

  He is gone too soon from us yet he is no longer in pain, may we find comfort knowing that.
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  Eric Reeder's Memorial?

  by NeverKnew in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i've seen the insulting obituary and like all of you, i'm blown away.. i've also seen several threads of individuals crying out for an opportunity to meet with others on this board.

  maybe it's time to recognize the need for an assembly (if you will) to foster a familial relationship for those on this board!.

  what if a memorial were planned, in eric's honor of course, for a weekend next september in north carolina?

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  IMO Great Idea! Bravo! I cannot say for sure that I could attend but I will Commit to Supporting this cause. A Memorial is an opportunity to honor and remember a life, a friend, a brother. For me, that would be the purpose. The side effect would also be a Peaceful Demonstration to those who caused his pain and sorrow to grow to the point he could no longer endure.

  I say, Shout it from the rooftops, Announce it, Post It and Book It.