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Bad Doors in the field service

by JH in

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did you ever knock on a door, and realize that the person knew more about the bible than you did?

what was your worst experience in the field service?.

Inquiry

Well, my worst door was one of my first.. an older drunk idiot started screaming irrationally and scared the living crap outta my son .... it was horrible....

In nearly 10 years of door to door, even with ministers and such... no one ever argued with the bible... I'd make it so we just discussed the scriptures at hand ... lots of debate about what they meant mind you... but even the preachers didn't get out their bibles... it's kinda weird when you think about it...

One of my funniest doors was when a fella came to the door completely naked ... Yes, it really happened to me... and another sister... I guess we interrupted him. I was nonplussed and just continued my shpeel looking him straight in the eyes....(notice the plural at the end of eyes.. thanks..) the other sister with me couldn't even speak.... lmao... it was pretty funny.. he took the tract.. and I wrote him up as a return visit... hahahahahahahah! He was pretty nice lookin too....

Inq

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Life in a peaceful new world? Your advise please

by unclebruce in

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friends

last week, after jumping through environmental, heritage, waste management, bushfire and god knows how many other hoops, the local shire council finnaly aproved my "development application".

this means i can comence building my 'lord of the rings meets the flintstones" type earthy paradise here in the bush .. so please forgive me if i don't stop smiling for a year or three .

with the da came my new 'rural lands number' (an american system we've recently adopted here which means my #866 indicates i am 8.66 kilometers from the nearest road junction) .

Inquiry

Here ya go Unc..

http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/6/47642/672963/post.ashx#672963 (Farks post of the postcards you sent) I'm helpful even though I'm not remembered.... *pouts sheepishly* now that oughta get your attention.... lol

Yes, you know me... we've been yakin at each other since H20... lol... I guess I don't post often enough... you've forgotten me...

I was the one who went on National Television in Canada on the Bulgarian/Blood Issue nearly 6 years ago now.... remember... '97.... I was a frequent at H20 and now I'm here...lol... Aren't we all ... I don't get to post very often but I'm lurkin here all the time.. and I haven't been able to use chat for quite some time now.. I guess it's a compatibility problem with Win 98... that sucks... but I'm hoping Simon fixes it soon...

I still love ya bud... Though I'm not nearly as fuzzy as that sheep though... and even though you've forgotten me...so maybe my love just isn't fuzzy enough... I feel sooo baaaaaad.... lol

Inq of the wallflower class...

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Life in a peaceful new world? Your advise please

by unclebruce in

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last week, after jumping through environmental, heritage, waste management, bushfire and god knows how many other hoops, the local shire council finnaly aproved my "development application".

this means i can comence building my 'lord of the rings meets the flintstones" type earthy paradise here in the bush .. so please forgive me if i don't stop smiling for a year or three .

with the da came my new 'rural lands number' (an american system we've recently adopted here which means my #866 indicates i am 8.66 kilometers from the nearest road junction) .

Inquiry

Hey there Unc...RB...

Yep... some poor slob reached out and touchy feelied me.... I've had posted letters twice in the past year and a half...(It's a relatively small telephone book) ... they must be new to the area cause the old local dubbies consider me Satan's spawn..and they don't call on me at all..no invitations.. no nuthin....Since it's a small town, I know most of them and I didn't recognize the name.... It was a short note and a tract... both times and not around memorial time.. which was weird... someone going through the phone book getting names and addresses. They left the KH number though....I can't wait till a dub knocks on my door... explaining to them who I am and what I did will be quite a treat... I just want to see that fresh horrified expression again... geez, I miss that.

I started in '90, and they had me telephone witnessing, and writing short notes... plus your basic D to D...I think the telephone witnessing was the new thing at the time...

RB... I love the tract idea for Unc's Paradise... sounds awesome and Unc... you could do it up real good... you could have people throwing their glasses and crutches away too.. just for effect... it would go well with that vapid expression ....I always hated that look... very fake..very 2 dimensional....reminds me of the Stepford Wives....*shudder*

Toodles for now guys

Inq

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my spanking new email address

by unclebruce in

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dear, long suffering friends, if you wanna suffer some more just mail me.

unclebruce.

ps: i have been assured that this mailing address will not disappear the moment i don't come to town for a month or so!

Inquiry

Hey Unc....

:that first letter is a lower case 'l' for leviathong (an extinct creature once known to bellydance in eliahs cave

Must be a relation to reliathong... there's no thong whose as dependable and helpful as that thong.....

or pariahthong... who'se been recently disfellowshipped for apostasy in his personal Theothongcratic opionions...

or mariahthong.... the singinest thong in the west....

I can't beleive I just typed that....hahahaha

have yourself a good one bud

Inq

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What Do You Think Is the Typical Attitude Of The Average JW Now?

by minimus in

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friends

do you think that the average elder, ms, pioneer or publisher is different in attitude today?

would the witness of 10 or 20 years ago, have the same way of thinking as today's jw's?

Inquiry

This thread is an interesting read.. I've been out since '97, and it was my thinking that JWs were becoming a little more self protective....as in fearing reprisals for even the slightest breach... especially associating with anyone DA or DF... in the past year especially since a few have broken off contact... not all but a few...

Before I left, it was that methodical plodding along... but there was still some enthusiasm... the century was nearing it's end and people were excited... I remember the generation change and I remember the Watchtowers at the time were saying end of this century... then it was changed after 2000... they even changed it on the CDs.. without notation mind you... but in 94, 95, 96 it was all "by the end of this century".... Well, they blew that... I felt like such an idiot when 2001 came and went and still... no armaggedon... lol... what idiots we were eh! God, we knocked on people's doors telling them that... hahahahahhahah...

Inq

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Spanking: some thoughts

by Oroborus21 in

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friends

(just starting a new thread with these thoughts)

howdy,.

this is nice topic to kick around because everyone has a different experience and opinion.

Inquiry

I firmly am convinced that spanking is the thing we do because we don't know how to do anything else or it's just to damned easy. Yes, I "spanked" my child, a few times... felt like a total moron afterwards...i did it because I thought it was appropriate, but also because I didn't know another way. And don't tell me people aren't angry when they spank their child... you wouldn't be hitting them unless you were angry...restrained or not... your angry! I remembered as a child I really hated being spanked (spanking - I use in the loosest of terms - was quite liberally applied when I was a child. We were also "hit" with objects such as the bats from bat-a-balls, fly swatters, wooden spoons, skipping ropes... yep, that sucked.....mostly by mom... but dad got into it to; I'm in my 40's , child abuse wasn't even a term that had been coined in my childhood) It had been abused so many times and so many ways when I was young... and frankly, it's easy to abuse it. Too easy.

I don't beleive in spoiling a child, but I found out about "Time Out" (which had just started when I had my child) and it was my solution. It was very effective, along with positive reinforcement... I made sure that my child and I could reason on issues... Now, I can't say I was perfect, but my child was always with me. I stopped working and stayed at home. I had control for the most part over his behavior... I'd take him downtown to Art Galleries, out for coffee with friends, to the science centre, and the Royal Ontario Museum.. that was his favourite.. there was no place I couldn't go with him because he was always with me...he almost always behaved.. he had my attention and care... and I think a lot of that is missing in today's parenting. Parents aren't for the most part present. They have very little moment to moment control over situations that may arise and that seems to translate into having to resort to corporal punishment more often, and more severely. They rely on other people to raise their children. And they are so tired. People are so darned tired today... No vip or vigor to speak of .... sedentary... which is another difference... When we were kids you couldn't keep us indoors... we hated being inside... now... plunked down in front of the telly is where most kids and their parents are... that really sucks... and yes, I am guilty of that myself... I wasn't always such a media addict... My child and I used to go to the park every day for a couple of hours... even when it snowed.. we made igloos, snowmen... went toboganning... we had a ball! But you don't see that as much... I remember we used to have to wait in line to toboggan down the hill, the whole community was out there... now, it's very sparse...it's sad really...

I think that if your a parent who is present with your child.. spanking is less of an alternative if you are taking advantage of the time you spend with your child... and if your a parent like most who have to be away from the children I think that spanking is the easiest and most time effective solution that they choose.. I'm not saying it's right or wrong.. I'm just speaking from observation and my own experience.

That's just my opinion...

Inq

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g'day apostates - i've joined the world

by unclebruce in

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the wombat is a buff to greyish-black, course-haired, thick-set animal about three feet long and it stands only about one foot three inches high.

it is heavy (often about 70 pounds in weight) and it's weight is carried by it's short thick legs.

it is very strong and fast.

Inquiry

Hi Unc... it's Inq....

I loved hearing about what your doing... you've got a real talent for expressing yourself.. Made my day....

An arts degree???? You??? Wow! Just goes to show ya that anyone can go back to school... anyone....

I'm glad your liking it... I went back a few years ago... loved it... it's funny how much better you can be at "school" than you are when you were young eh? Hey Out...I was an honours student too.. twice... lol (two courses of study...) ... I will always feel great about that... I didn't do well in school when I was a kidlet.

Wires sounds really neat.... you guys must have a lot of fun.... not to mention making a valuable contribution to wildlife.. I think that's awesome... I think the BBQs would be awesome too....

I think congratulations is in order for joining the world... and I must say.. .the world is better off for havin ya!

Have yourself a wonderful day Unc... I will, in part because of you...

okay... mutual admiration society meeting is now adjourned... *smacks gavel on table*

Inq

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I AM SO SAD!!!!

by Utopian_Raindrops in

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friends

ok i am very sad and very down at this point.

i have not been on talking of anything deep because i have been working on a project to post on the net (hopefully at jourles site) about wt hypocrisy and hope also to get something at least a pebble size stone to throw at the wtbs on their pedophile policies.

i know so many elders here where i live who supported and hid the transgressions of pedophiles.

Inquiry

Me again UR...

I was just finishing reading through the replies and wow... there are some wonderful people here... and great advise too... I sometimes think back to dubdom and compare it to this DB and dubdom can't even hold a drop of water to it.... it's amazing that people can reach out and effect so much more of a positive change and encouragement with their computers, over the Internet, (impersonal and cold as that may sound) than an army of 5 mill can preaching their empty message worldwide up close and in person...

Now, that's really incredible...

Inq of the that's real impressive class...

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I AM SO SAD!!!!

by Utopian_Raindrops in

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friends

ok i am very sad and very down at this point.

i have not been on talking of anything deep because i have been working on a project to post on the net (hopefully at jourles site) about wt hypocrisy and hope also to get something at least a pebble size stone to throw at the wtbs on their pedophile policies.

i know so many elders here where i live who supported and hid the transgressions of pedophiles.

Inquiry

I told one of my dearest friends because this person (who is JW) I know would not spill the beans and ruin it.

Anyway, my friend says to me, ”You do not have the right…..you are disfellowshipped.”

Hey UR... I think that saying that JW issues are not your issues is like saying, "Oh don't worry about that leg you lost yesterday... it's been cut off, it shouldn't matter to you now anyways." Saying you don't have the right because you are disfellowshipped to act on that injustice is like saying you can't go after your boss for sexual harassment because he's fired you. The problem here my dear is that your "friend" is a dub. Plain and simple... This friend only deals with you now under certain conditions. And trust me on this one.. if this friend wants to spill the beans.. s/he will spill the beans... if this friend wants to find a reason to stop being your friend... reasons are easily accessible....Been there... done that... Just because s/he associates with you even though your DF doesn't mean that you don't still have to meet some pretty strictly defined WT conditions... one of them is not to attack (or do something this person deems to be an attack) on their religion. (Notice I said their... not your.. or not even your former religion... it's theirs in the possessive...as in ownership...as in pride and belonging... and you don't belong anymore.... you are talking about attacking something that still makes up a major portion of this person's identity... if you think your gonna do that and not suffer a consequence... your dreaming...) and if you do that.. this person is telling you... warning you really, that doing it could be a "deal breaker". (Tanx Dr. Phil) One way to figure this thing out is to set your priorities... ask yourself questions... like: Are you willing to be disliked for what you believe in? Are you able to handle it if this friend turns tail on you and walks away? Is this friend more important to you than protecting your child? Is exposing the WT important enough for you to risk this friendship? There are many more questions you could ask yourself. Set your perameters and stick to it. Your friend is. Why can't you? None of this is going to be a cake walk for you. You, like so many dubs and x-dubs alike (me too) were done dirty. It's going to be hard and painful and you will eventually lose this "friend". If you look at it.. the writing for that particular scenario is already on the wall... This person would have to come to a critical and new understanding in order for this "friendship" to get back on track... It's way off the rails already IMO. Now, I'm DA... I went on national television in Canada in '97... and I still had/have dub friends... but those are careful and conditional friendships... I choose to allow that sort of thing because I feel bad for these people and if there is a way I can help them out... I'll give it a go. But I've learned the hard way... that depending on them for friendship and association is just plain crazy.... why? One... someone under the influence of mind control can't really be trusted to make good decisions or act in their own general best interests... that's a given... Two... they can drop you on a dime at any time and have a thousand reasons why and never ever tell you even one of them .... one day your in the next day your garbage... dead garbage.. trust me.. your friend can still play that mental game... as a matter of fact... s/he is playing it... Three... this friend has other dub friends... and don't you know... this person will be caught out...this person is telling you that given that situation... they will not lose their position in dubdom for you.... it's a policed state...remember? I could go on... but even given these circumstances... that deck is already stacked against this "friendship". So, you do what you have to. You absolutely have the right to fight what you feel is unjust. The WT is still a big part of your life, even though your in recovery from it. You have every right to deal with your personal experiences and those who were/are and will be involved. Even if you've left a particular situation. That was a pretty intense situation and it will have impacts on your life, big and small for years to come. Not to mention your family still has strong ties... S/he is telling you in essence, not to be interested in the welfare of your child who is interested in continuing with the WT.. Now tell me, is this logical? Is it sensible? Is it right? Of course not. Like I said... you do what you have to and this "friend" of yours will do what s/he has to.... it's only up to you to accept the consequences... Not what you call a feel good reply.. but I can tell you from hard bitter experience... what I've told you is true. I hope it helps... Inq of the I prefer it real class....

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Little know facts about your Apostate friends..... (cut and paste)

by ApagaLaLuz in

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friends

theory is you'll learn some little known facts about your friends.

cut and past your answers.

who has time for breakfast?

Inquiry

01. WHAT TIME DO YOU WAKE UP IN THE MORNING?

5:30 02. IF YOU COULD EAT LUNCH WITH ONE FAMOUS PERSON, WHO
WOULD IT BE?

Bono of U2

R03. GOLD OR SILVER?

All I can get!

04. WHAT WAS THE LAST FILM YOU SAW AT THE CINEMA?

Too long ago to remember

05. FAVORITE TV SHOW?

CSI - all of them!

06. WHAT DO YOU HAVE FOR BREAKFAST?

Coffee and toast
07. WHO WOULD YOU HATE TO BE LEFT IN A ROOM WITH?

My Ex

08. CAN YOU TOUCH YOUR NOSE WITH YOUR TONGUE?

Definately not and no, I didn't even try....

09. WHAT INSPIRES YOU?

Wonderful people and great sights

10. WHAT'S YOUR MIDDLE NAME?

Which one, I have a couple...

11. BEACH, CITY OR COUNTRY?

Definately beach!

12. SUMMER OR WINTER?

Awwww, I'm into spring and fall....

13. FAVORITE ICE CREAM?

Vanilla

14. BUTTERED, PLAIN OR SALTED POPCORN?

Buttered

15. FAVORITE COLOR?

Red

16. FAVORITE CAR?

Can you say Hummer!

17. FAVORITE SANDWICH?

Pork and Tahini Ultimate Pita!

18. TRUE LOVE

Pork and Tahini Ultimate Pita!

19. WHAT CHARACTERISTIC(S) DO YOU DESPISE?

Ignorance, Arrogance, Whiners and Abusive *ssholes...

20. FAVORITE FLOWER?

Big yellow roses! Lots of them!

21. IF YOU HAD A BIG WIN IN THE LOTTERY, HOW LONG
WOULD YOU WAIT TO TELL YOUR FAMILY?

I would tell my sister right away... the rest can rot

22. FIZZY OR STILL WATER AS A DRINK?

Still
23. WHAT IS THE WORST FEELING IN THE WORLD?

Watching anyone suffer and not being able to do anything about it.

24. HOW MANY KEYS ON YOUR KEY RING?

4

25. WHERE WOULD YOU RETIRE? Near where I live now.. but closer to the water!

26. CAN YOU JUGGLE?

Nope. Can't even walk and chew bubble gum at the same time.

27. FAVORITE DAY OF THE WEEK?

Thursday
28. RED OR WHITE WINE?

White

29. WHAT DID YOU DO FOR YOUR LAST BIRTHDAY?

Not much..

30. DO YOU CARRY A DONOR CARD? No.

That was fun...

Inq