Posts by Flip

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New rules from WTS to restrict use of internet?

by Nowfree in

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i know of a presiding overseer who has recently got rid of the modem and internet connections on his pc.

the reason given was that he didnt use it enough to make the monthly expense worthwhile.. but i wonder?.

have there been any local needs items or talks recently about whether it is wise to use the internet?.

Flip

"That's not following the Elders loving arangements then is it? By the power of GreySkull I call forth my Aposto-powers--woogey woogey woogey!"

Jdandy', ya got me ROTHF!

Flip

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just attended the sunday of the zealous kingdom proclaimers district convention in manchester, england and during the final talk we had an update on the world situation as it relates to jehovah's witnesses.

the speaker was peter ellis, a member of the london bethel branch committee.. he stated that many had been waiting for armageddon for some years and some have become disappointed that it hasn't yet arrived, and that newer jw's did not seem to have the same degree of faith as some of the old-timers in the faith, hence this was of serious concern.

then he said something along the lines of 1914 being set in stone and that the organization was not going to get any new light on this key doctrine, hence we can be sure that armageddon is very near.. interesting don't you think?

Flip

something along the lines of 1914 being set in stone

The date may be chisled into 'stone', but, more importantly, how the WTBTS Corporations quantifies the interpretion of its self-professed pivotal date has historically proven to be somewhat more malleable.

Flip

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Drinking Story

by DakotaRed in

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since myself has requested i tell the story of my discovery of mai tai's from another thread, here it is.

feel free to add your favorite drinking story so i dont feel like the only lush here.

back in the middle of 1970, on my second flight to vietnam, i met up with two buddies at ft. lewis, washington i had come home with and we were scheduled for the same flight back over, a military chartered flight on united airlines.

Flip

Dak, have you heard the one about the two Irishmen leaving a pub?

Hey...it could happen!

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Last Post

by NewWay in

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last post

thanks to everyone here who welcomed me two weeks ago.

my intention when i first came to the site was to simply find information and see what others were saying about the jw organisation, then i felt inclined to post myself, including sharing my personal experiences.

Flip

...activities that do not remind me of the WTS - I hope you can understand that

Absolutely!

Flip

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Cygnus is in bad shape

by Cygnus in

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just so i don't miss anybody who is interested.... my results from the ekg and the echogram showed a severe leak in a heart valve.

i am going for an angiogram on the 15th but the cardiologist says the liklihood is great that i will need open heart surgery.

rare for a 30 year old but if necessary, it is necessary.. no word yet on the results of the blood work for liver enzymes and hepatitis.

Flip

Yikes! I guess it's better to have open heart surgery at 30 than 80. Supposedly, you're metabolism is healthier at 30 and should recover faster.

Take care Cyg' and add my positive thoughts to the mix of well wishers...wow.

Flip

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Popularity Contest

by kenpodragon in

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when i was in high school i always remember the "popular group.

" the ones that had the best looks, the nicest clothes and the life that everyone wanted.

oh how i longed for just one day to be a popular one, and to not be the person in the shadows.

Flip

....no one ever looks at the shadows. So there you can be and think in the way you really want.

Ken, gives a whole new perspective on the old saying, 'In the game of life, either...lead, follow or get out of the way!'

Perhaps the latter event of the trio can sometimes actually be the nobler one...until it's time to act.

Flip

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CANADA DAY vs. INDEPENDENCE DAY!

by Mary in

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i was coming home this evening from some ex-witness friends of mine (after part-y-ing), and i had the windows on my car down, playing one of elvis' tapes..........i was stopped at the stop light and i noticed several people sitting on the street giving me dirty looks and i couldn't figure out why at first.......then it dawned on me: they were waiting to see the canada day parade and i was playing "dixie" on my car cd.........(hehehehehehehehe........) i guess not a smart thing to do........ the parade sucked dead rocks and i was just wondering if it was only in my locale, or if other canadians also experienced a crap-o-rama parade.........seeing as this is the first july 4th party since 9-11, i assume that americans will be going all-out in their display of patriotism (i can't blame em) and i wanted to see what others had to say about their country's celebration.......hell up here, all the stores, malls, everything closes up like a ghost town - nothing's open on canada day............

Flip

I was playing "Dixie" on my car CD.........

You were playing "Dixie" on your car CD?!

Typical behavior of those associated with Jehovah's Witnesses is tending to ridicule the world that many strive to improve.

So as not to fall into that trap, perhaps one could volunteer for next years parade and try to make it better.

Otherwise it might be best one returns to selling for the Watchtower Corporation. By doing so, at least, one can stay out of the way of every one else actually trying to make a difference.

Flip

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Red Gold on PBS.org and TV

by Flip in

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watching public broadcasting system television to-night - the good and the bad.. check out - http://www.pbs.org/wnet/redgold/.

Flip

If anyone missed the TV program, the PBS.org site highlighted earlier is very comprehensive and should be a big help to almost anyone, excluding the 'disingenuous'.