Posts by FatFreek 2005

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"They (WT) took me out of context", Gail Bethea-Jackson video
by Fatfreek in
1. watchtower
2. scandals
this is too important to bury within an old thread.

that thread hashed over several items of interest which you may want to read by way of a refresher: .

is gail bethea-jackson truly a doctor as the watchtower site claims?
FatFreek 2005

I'm happy that this thread was re-activated. Not many present day JW lurkers realize that Watchtower actually had a web page taken down because of its downright dishonesty. Yes, only 5 years ago. It was so egregious that there was a contest going here to see who could most accurately predict how long Watchtower would take to disable the page that contained the video. I think it only took a day or two before the GB took action.
The first page of this thread gives the entire scope of this scandal -- except, of course, the link to Watchtower's dishonest video. It was taken down, remember?
Many thanks to more recent posters (on this page) who have diligently searched for, and found, currently active video links.
Len Miller
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Watchtower debut of Lit-Cart -- using Peanuts
by FatFreek 2005 in
1. social
2. humour
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FatFreek 2005

Thanks, SGOE. Yes, that old Awake is classic. Plus, the image quality of this one is quite good.
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Watchtower debut of Lit-Cart -- using Peanuts
by FatFreek 2005 in
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2. humour
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FatFreek 2005
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Make your own bathroom plunger caddy -- cheap and easy.
by FatFreek 2005 in
1. social
2. physical
after you finish that nasty bathroom task, put the plunger where it can dry out without messing up your floor.

an empty one gallon milk jug and a pair of scissors are all you'll need.

oh -- don't forget using the magic marker, an artistic task your kids would enjoy.
FatFreek 2005

That's a good one, Blondie. It's one of the many found at this link.
I hate to blow my own horn. However, mine is the only milk bottle design (I've seen) that can be toted with one hand -- either from the plunger handle or the milk bottle handle. That, because the handle snaps into place and is "captured" by the neck of the bottle. In addition, think of the wonderful graphic design possibilities (just joking, of course).
I think that you lurking JW's should dig deep into your pockets and send a generous donation to "Worldwide Work" in behalf of this Miracle Plunger Caddy. Recall the Miracle Wheat near the turn of the last century? I suspect Watchtower headquarters has a donation bucket just outside the door for your convenience.
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Make your own bathroom plunger caddy -- cheap and easy.
by FatFreek 2005 in
1. social
2. physical
after you finish that nasty bathroom task, put the plunger where it can dry out without messing up your floor.

an empty one gallon milk jug and a pair of scissors are all you'll need.

oh -- don't forget using the magic marker, an artistic task your kids would enjoy.
FatFreek 2005

After you finish that nasty bathroom task, put the plunger where it can dry out without messing up your floor. An empty one gallon milk jug and a pair of scissors are all you'll need. Oh -- don't forget using the magic marker, an artistic task your kids would enjoy. Len
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What's the difference between Mayans and Jehovah'
by FatFreek 2005 in
1. social
2. humour
FatFreek 2005

Sorry, couldn't finish that title "... between Mayans and Jehovah's Witnesses?"
Answer: Mayans never took coffee breaks.
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What's the difference between Mayans and Jehovah'
by FatFreek 2005 in
1. social
2. humour
FatFreek 2005
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Remarkable Statistic - Bible Studies compared to Baptisms
by jwfacts in
1. watchtower
2. bible
i am surprised i have not noticed this before, particularly since this is one of the most important statistics, and so have just added the new graphs to watchtower publisher statistics.. the number of bible studies generally trends roughly with the number of publishers on a one to one basis.

however, the number of baptisms has not been rising.

this has resulted in a rapidly falling conversion rate.
FatFreek 2005

00DAD: From your chart it looks like 1983 was a really good year. After that, it's all downhill from there.
The year 1984 saw a surge attempt with a series of Watchtowers, highlighted with the cover below. Of course it didn't work. Len
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Need advice. My inactive jw husband has been lured back.
by ingimar in
1. social
2. relationships
FatFreek 2005

I love it when suits and dresses with fake smiles call. I always get a chance to divulge the fact that I studied with them many years ago. Not a lie -- I simply don't expose the fact that I then became a MS, an elder, developed a bothered conscience that resulted in disfellowshipping.
Their inevitable question -- "Why did you stop studying?" -- is the perfect lead to my introduction to The Great Watchtower Contradiction, an 11 minute read designed for new ones but which poses questions on topics that the most seasoned JW -- your husband included -- would cringe at.
Contradiction contains a table handout that you can snip for purse or billfold. I always keep my billfold handy.
Len
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El Dorado, AR vehicle tag "XJW" -- this your BMW?
by FatFreek 2005 in
1. jw
2. experiences
my wife and i were slowly leaving walmart's parking lot in el dorado (that's arkansas) last night and i did a double-take.

my wife said, "what are you doing"?

as i swung around to circle back to the row we had just left.
FatFreek 2005

Oops!!! That photo disappeared as quickly as I posted it. Did I "invade people's privacy" by posting a photo of the back end of their vehicle? I don't know. I don't see how it could -- but what do I know. Is the URL corrupt?
Here it is -- http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u92/millerlr/ArkTagXJW_CAM00024.jpg
Len