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  My First Rock Concert....

  by TheSurvivor in

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  now in my 40's i went to my first and most probably last rock concert last night.

  i took the wife and kids (if you can still call them that with the youngest taller than me) to see the "motor city madman....ted nugent.

  i guess that i am just not the rock and roll type.

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  Can't pass up this topic. I absolutely LOVE rock concerts. Just saw Aerosmith and Kid Rock twice this past month and it was sooo much fun. No problem with the crowds at all. Also saw Sammy Hagar and David Lee Roth this summer. Oh, and by the way, I'm 50. Makes me feel like a kid for a few hours. I do pay for it the next day, however. But it is worth it.
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  PUBLIC TALK GEMS PT.1

  by minimus in

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  the public talk acquiring a heart of wisdom said,"we should not make an issue of viewpoint matters.

  congregation not infallible.

  truth flows progressively.

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  Sad isn't it? When we were "in" we really did believe that it was us that had the problem. We don't realize that it isn't us until we get out and start to think for ourselves again.
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  ALL Time FAVORITE Vacation Spot?

  by YoursChelbie in

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  as the summer nears it's end and the parents hurry up to get the kiddies ready for back to school, i think of: "what get-away will i plan for next year?

  " i didn't get to vacation this year but will most likely be vacationing somewhere far away from texas next summer.

  any favorite vacation spots you might recommend?

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  Took my husband almost 30 yrs. to convince me to go on a cruise. Now I can hardly imagine going on any other type of vacation. We are hooked on Disney Cruise Line.
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  Banal Music Poll

  by The_Bad_Seed in

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  just curious to see what you all listen to, or if any of you play musical instruments.... top 10 acts?.

  einsturzende neubauten.

  joy division.

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  jaded

  Favorite bands to see in concert--Aerosmith, Sammy Hagar, Kid Rock and Def Leppard.
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  May have to DA

  by jaded in

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  i know this is a subject that has been discussed at length on this board.

  until now i went along with "not playing their game" and not daing.

  now after bill bowen has been disfellowshipped i am feeling embarrassed and ashamed to ever have been associated with this unloving, hypocritical, corrupt organization.

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  jaded

  Thanks for the replies! I'm still undecided. Think I will let hubby read this thread and get his input. We are among the lucky ones. Our kids never bought into the load of crap and we have no close relatives who are "in". Of course we are shunned because we do not attend meetings. We do keep a little bit of contact with a couple of families that we really care about. Would love to help them get out someday but they have families who are in so their cirucumstances are different. And as everyone says, if they shun us they really were not true friends to begin with. We are starting to mention things about the pedophile situation and the NGO so I doubt that they will be too surprised if we DA. Will let you all know what I decide. Thanks again.
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  May have to DA

  by jaded in

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  i know this is a subject that has been discussed at length on this board.

  until now i went along with "not playing their game" and not daing.

  now after bill bowen has been disfellowshipped i am feeling embarrassed and ashamed to ever have been associated with this unloving, hypocritical, corrupt organization.

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  I know this is a subject that has been discussed at length on this board. Until now I went along with "not playing their game" and not DAing. Now after Bill Bowen has been disfellowshipped I am feeling embarrassed and ashamed to ever have been associated with this unloving, hypocritical, corrupt organization. The thought that I am listed somewhere as an inactive Dub is sickening. I no longer consider myself a JW and don't want anyone else to think that I am. I have a decision to make.

  I am just wondering if anyone else is now feeling this way.
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  BILL BOWEN DISFELLOWSHIPPED!

  by Rado Vleugel in

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  the associated press reports that bill bowen, former elder and anti- sexual abuse activist, has been disfellowshipped by the watchtower society for criticizing the handling of child sexual abuse cases.. read it on-line: http://www.watchtowerinformationservice.org/.

  rado vleugel

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  I am outraged! Not only at this stupid excuse of a religion but at myself for ever having been a part of it! Bill, you have many people to support you here and I am proud to be among them. I wish you and your family peace of mind knowing that you have done the right thing.
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  The Privilege of Handling the Microphones

  by minimus in

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  one of the most unbelievable privileges that a brother could have was being a microphone handler.

  elders would discuss brothers for hours and see whether or not we would allow them to mow the lawn or handle a mike.

  i always felt that these brothers were doing us a favor but if they didn't get a minimum of 10 hours in per month, they were dog crap and couldn't have any privileges.

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  Oh the memories...What a joke! When my husband was in charge of the sound he asked a couple of mature brothers to carry the mike's who were not on the "list". Boy did he ever hear about that!

  The funniest thing though was one Sunday when the Watchtower study started and who should be carrying the mike but a newly baptized little boy. And I do mean little. Very small for his age. He must have been about ten, looked more like six. OMG, I looked over at a friend and we both had looks of shock on our faces. Then I looked at my daughter and we just about lost it. Of course he was an elder's son. It's all in who you know and how much ass you are willing to kiss.

  I am so glad to be FREE!
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  Newsweek Letter Writer Silenced

  by silentlambs in

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  the following email was sent to me today, if anyone would like to send and encouraging comment to loris i will be glad to forward it to her.

  all she did was tell the truth and now she is facing sanction in the congregation.

  so according to wt pr you are not sanctioned if you go to the police but you are sanctioned if you talk about it.

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  Good for you loris! More Silent lambs will be helped when people are not afaid to speak up. And the WTS will be exposed for the hypocritical organization it is! I applaud you for taking a stand and not backing down.
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  Birthday Boy

  by DakotaRed in

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  i just thought i would share with you all that my youngest grandson, joshua lewis miller, turned 1 year old today.

  it sure is great to be out of the borg and be able to start enjoying life again.. .

  lew w

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  Aw, what a cutie. I'm looking forward to my first grandchild's birth any day now. Ditto on the "great to be out of the borg" comment!