Posts by Hmmm

i was supposed to post a report last night, but somehow a pillow and a comforter seemed a better choice than the desk chair, so i'm posting this in a hurry on my way out to brunch!

I must admit that when I was driving up, I was a little nervous. Would I be the outsider? Would people be able to tell that this was my first time? Or would this perhaps open up a whole new world to me? I know it sounds strange, but as a non-coffee drinker, that was my first time stepping foot in a Starbuck's!

A good time was had by all. It was great to put faces to names, and meet others in the area who have all lived the JW experience.

I'm in the process of trying to get some photos up.

Obiwan, Hmmm, Larc, outnfree, RationalWitness, Jann, Jourles, Tina

Just remember: The camera adds 10 lbs... and Chili's added another 5-10

Hmmm

P.S. I am happy to report that I overcame the temptation and peer pressure. I still don't drink coffee.

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Email from a Witness about the site

by Simon in

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would just like to say that i have spent hours reading material on this web site.

just would like to also say that i am still one of jehovah's witnesses.

if jehovah's witnesses are truly distructive and to familys as well then i would like to know please, how on earth is the association of brothers going to stay together, if it is really destructive?

Hmmm

Most of us sounded like this guy when we were on our way out. I think it won't be long before he's coordinating a local Apostafest.

Hmmm

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They may buckle yet...Update on dead uncle

by Fire Dragon in

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well, i have to say that things went better yesterday than i expected.

my dad first commented that i had put on some weight and then gave me a hug.

my mom took one look at me and said i was getting fat and it was a shame.

Hmmm

That's encouraging. Sounds like you've been playing your cards well. Keep up the good work, and remember: Wait until after dessert to hit them with the UN thing

Hmmm

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How much before a person snaps?

by MrMoe in

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just wondering, cause i think i just may.

so how much pressure can a person take before they go insane?

what is the human mid capable of?

Hmmm

(((Moe)))

I have no words

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Alan F. and wife beaten while on vacation.

by seven006 in

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our friend alan f. and his wife julie have been on vacation in oregon for a week.

they took a couple days to visit the oregon coast and rented a beach house in a small town south of cannon beach.

i drove down from portland yesterday to spend the day with them and their daughter julie and my son abe.

Hmmm

Winning isn't everything ... it's the ONLY thing (coupled with the complete and utter humiliation of your opponent).

I used to play chess in high school (go figure) and we had two rules:

1) You can't resign if you're losing;

2) It's not a victory unless you a) take every one of your opponent's pieces (the everythang victory) or; b) you're able to taunt your opponent into running from the room crying.

Funny thread. I'm glad to see that Alan and Julie are fine, and that Dave was just being a big ole jerk

Hmmm

Edited by - hmmm on 25 July 2002 18:49:41

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personal boundaries

by garybuss in

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the manageable human.

disassembling personal boundaries.

disassembling personal boundaries clears the way for abusive behavior.

Hmmm

3. Teach me antiquated, misogynistic views of women, and I will grow up to view you as an antiquated, misogynistic organization.

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The Little Girl Is Safe

by TMS in

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missing philadelphia girl escapes to safety tue jul 23,10:56 pm et .

by david morgan

philadelphia (reuters) - a 7-year-old philadelphia girl, abducted as she played outside the home of her grandmother on monday night, was able to free herself and flee to safety after about nearly 24 hours of captivity, police said late on tuesday.

Hmmm

I don't think the subject of child safety is one to use to 'get a rise out of people'.

Hmmm

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Do zealous witnesses make zealous apostates?

by sleepy in

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what were you like as a jw and how does that compare to now?.

were you an elder , min servant(if a bloke)or, pioneer, regular publisher ,iregular , almost never there?.

now what are you like as an apostate?very active as one, quite active or not much bothered.. are you as zealous in the opposite sense, as you were as a witness or have you changed?.

Hmmm

I was pretty darn zealous as a witness. I'm only a fringe apostate.

I was talking to someone the other day who has a well-paying job, but wants to give it up to pursue their passion in a lower-paying field. I couldn't help but feel a little jealous that they could be that passionate about something. I don't have a good history of choosing worthwhile causes (first the JWs, then an unfortunate campaign to make freecell an olympic sport).

Now I'm playing catch-up with life, and don't really think that zeal for a cause beyond my own current/future family is in me.

Hmmm

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My mommy doesn't want me. . I need a hug

by StinkyPantz in

i sent my mom a letter not too long ago telling her that i wanted my family back.

well, i got a very unexpected response.

she basically said "no".

Hmmm

((((stinkypantz)))

For what it's worth, she probably loves you very much. She is just reacting out of fear the way she's been oh-so-subtly trained by the society to react. Don't take it personally, and don't give up on her!

Hmmm