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  JWs selling Bossert Hotel-New York Times Article 1-30-08

  by AndersonsInfo in

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  new york times.

  http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/30/nyregion/30hotel.html?_r=1&ref=nyregion&oref=slogin.

  hotel where dodgers celebrated a title is up for sale .

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  erandir

  Nelly,

  I may be wrong, but if I recall correctly I think that you will find that the sitting tenants were non-JW's who had a legal right to stay given their long tenure.

  Cheers - HS

  I can confirm that. About 8 years ago, my wife and I went to Brooklyn and Patterson Bethel for a weekend tour. We got to stay at the Bossert overnight (we had "connections"). Our "tour guide" mentioned these tenants and that they had the legal right to stay there. The subject came up because while we were being shown the lobby and hearing about the history of the building and its new renovation, an older man entered the lobby, was greeted by the attendant, and proceeded to the elevator. Judging by his appearance (unshaved, sloppy attire, etc.), he wasn't a Bethelite.
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  WT Library 2007 Available as ISO

  by doinmypart in

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  i have the 2007 cd available as an iso image.

  i can ftp it to someone.

  reply on this topic or pm me.

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  erandir

  anybody?...anybody?
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  What is your current status with the Watchtower Society and Congregation?

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

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  i'm a baptized member considered ''inactive.

  '' i don't hand in ''service reports'',attend maybe 3 meetings a month,ain't signed up for the ministry school and will never attend any convention or the ''book study.

  '' always make the ''memorial.

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  erandir

  As far as anyone knows in my home congregation, I'm inactive, haven't attended meetings there in more than 2 years, haven't attended the memorial last year (nor will I attend this year), haven't attended the circuit and district assemblies since Dec 06. My wife still attends there, so she would know if my official status has changed. No one calls on me, per my request relayed through my wife to the elders. Also, I work nights and have disconnected the door bell. So if anyone has called, I wouldn't know. Also, we only have cell phones, and I made sure not to give my number out to any elder or ms at the hall. This fade has been uneventful and peaceful so far.
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  Big Announcement on next Service meeting

  by The Lone Ranger in

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  there seems to be a very important announcement this coming weeking on the next service meeting, forme it will be on wednesday 30th jan.. during the last 2 meetings they have asked that every batized jw be at that meeting and even to tell others who might not have heard the annoucement.. anyone here have any ideas i wouldn't be surprised if they are changing meeting times and arrangments...less meeting at is !.

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  erandir

  Maybe JWD will be mentioned by name in this special talk
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  Homage to AlmostAtheist

  by KW13 in

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  that's actually a great opportunity to see if you've got real friend material on your hands or not.

  one of my very best friends is one i don't agree with on some important topics.

  we discuss them until we each understand the other's point of view and can identify the exact point of divergence.

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  erandir

  I have to chime in and say that I really appreciate this thread. I, too, love such a good debate and thorough discussion with my wife where the goal is to understand each other better and not necessarily to agree. It's refreshing to see there are others like that out there.

  Also, I really enjoy reading AA's posts whenever I come across them...and anyone else's, for that matter, who takes the effort to write with quality.

  Thanks!
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  Big Announcement on next Service meeting

  by The Lone Ranger in

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  there seems to be a very important announcement this coming weeking on the next service meeting, forme it will be on wednesday 30th jan.. during the last 2 meetings they have asked that every batized jw be at that meeting and even to tell others who might not have heard the annoucement.. anyone here have any ideas i wouldn't be surprised if they are changing meeting times and arrangments...less meeting at is !.

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  erandir

  Since when can anyone at the KH keep a secret?
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  Public Talks- What do you think about the changes?

  by Connaughty in

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  what do you think about the reduced time of the public talks?.

  i actually find it pleasant, it makes it a lot easier to tolerate some of the boring speakers.

  but what about the service.

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  erandir

  Hmmm...sounds like the average witnoid is reaching his/her bullsh*t saturation point. They are forced to downsize in order to keep it tolerable.

  I'm with the notion to downsize it a further 30 minutes, too. Amen, brotha!
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  Big Announcement on next Service meeting

  by The Lone Ranger in

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  there seems to be a very important announcement this coming weeking on the next service meeting, forme it will be on wednesday 30th jan.. during the last 2 meetings they have asked that every batized jw be at that meeting and even to tell others who might not have heard the annoucement.. anyone here have any ideas i wouldn't be surprised if they are changing meeting times and arrangments...less meeting at is !.

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  erandir

  Maybe finally they're gonna live up to that promise that someday if persecution got so bad, they would start having secret meetings. The only way to find out the time and location of the next one is if you attend the previous one. Otherwise, you'll be lost and no one will contact you.

  That sounds like a great way to get lost in the woodwork to me. I hope it comes true.
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  My (censured) open letter to the Governing Body

  by Khufu in

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  hi everyone, below is a copy of my letter to the governing body that i had published on the internet in october 2004. i was threatened with disfellowshipping for that publication.

  you may read the full story on my previous thread: http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/7/115231/1.ashx

  philip (khufu)

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  erandir

  This post is awesome. Once again I am so glad I come to this forum.
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  RE Minimus topic re giving parents blood

  by ShirleyW in

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  not meaning to take away from minimus posting, but i have a quite interesting experience i'd like to share with my "ex borg brothers and sisters".

  just want to say first off the feeling that ran through my mind when i gave the dr. the ok to give my mom blood, and she just has a minor procedure .

  i tell you, those jehoobers do a number on your brain, especially if you were rasied within the fantasy.. day after her operation, needless to say sis.

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  erandir

  It's a religion cult that encourages tattle-tales. Very dishonorable indeed.