Villabolo... I have seen one's be in attendance when their df'ing was announced, but never one who disassociated them selves. It just seems funny to me that one would go to the trouble of writing a letter to denounce the religion, anouncing they no longer want to be recognized as a member, then go back to to the meeting for the announcement? I personally would not do it. Maybe I am just strange in my thinking...??
Desert Rat
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last day at the kingdom hall
by ex-Special Pioneer inprologue.
get out shouted the audience you must be ashamed of yourself.
the crowd was in a hysterical state, every time that we tried to say something we were silenced by the clapping and screams which got louder and louder of the majority of the two hundred people in attendance.
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last day at the kingdom hall
by ex-Special Pioneer inprologue.
get out shouted the audience you must be ashamed of yourself.
the crowd was in a hysterical state, every time that we tried to say something we were silenced by the clapping and screams which got louder and louder of the majority of the two hundred people in attendance.
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Desert Rat
If you had written a letter "disassociating" yourself, why on earth would you be in the meeting listening to the announcment of such? That doesn't make much sense to me!
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Most embarassing JW moment
by mamalove inmine will surely give me away, but i don't care.
when i was preggers, i was supposed to have a c-section the first week of the new month.
so i knew i needed to go out in service so i would not be irregular that month.
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I remember one Thrusday meeting I had a talk. We would sit way up front when one of us had to get on the stage for something. Just before my talk, I got up and went to use the bathroom. I came out, and was trucking down the aisle, back to my seat, when a another sister just about bowled me over! She started grabbing at my dress. Then I realized I had my dress tucked into my panty hose, and had just showed my bare backside to every one!! I was so embarrassed, and I still had to get on the stage and make my way through that talk!!
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I feel so guilty for refusing to help the sister of an elder who DF'd me years ago.
by african GB Member ini recently moved to another province/state, after i got a job there.
the sister of one of the elders who were on my jc (about 8 years ago) also got the job around the same area about two weeks ago.
i could'nt believe my ears when i got the call from that elder asking me to accomodate her sister in my spare bedroom, until she finds her own place.
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Desert Rat
Hey AGBM, you have nothing to feel guilty about! I don't care what part of the world you live in, that was ridiculous of him to ask that of you! As already mentioned, you would end up being alone with her at some point, which could cause you both problems, an easy out for you!
Every body needs a second chance once in their lives. Keep being honest and leave the fairy tales offline, and you'll be just fine!
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It was a Mastercard moment!
by Desert Rat inme and my hubby went to town today to do a little shopping.
we stopped at a little place we like for lunch.
part way through our meal two ladies sat down in the booth next to us.
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I did 'wickedly' enjoy pointing out their conversation to them! I'm sure the one that followed was as ear tickling, as they tried to figure out who I was and what congregation I was in! I wonder if they ran home and confessed to their husbands that they had been caught gossiping about the CO?
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It was a Mastercard moment!
by Desert Rat inme and my hubby went to town today to do a little shopping.
we stopped at a little place we like for lunch.
part way through our meal two ladies sat down in the booth next to us.
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I haven't been to a meeting since the early 90's. But I loved putting 'the fear of God' in those two gals! I think I actually felt empowered!
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It was a Mastercard moment!
by Desert Rat inme and my hubby went to town today to do a little shopping.
we stopped at a little place we like for lunch.
part way through our meal two ladies sat down in the booth next to us.
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Me and my hubby went to town today to do a little shopping. We stopped at a little place we like for lunch. Part way through our meal two ladies sat down in the booth next to us. Now I didn't try to eavesdrop, but when I heard one ask the other, what she thought of the new CO, my ears tuned in on their conversation.
It went something like this...
Lady #2 - I don't care for him. He sure is full of himself!
Lady#1 - My husband says they are having a hard time finding people willing to work with him and even share a meal.
Lady #2- Well that doesn't surprise me. I think Miss Prissy wouldn't want to lower herself to share a meal with any of us!
Lady #1- Did you notice his ratty looking book bag? Somebody should throw that thing away! It would be embarrassing to be at a call with him holding that thing! I wonder where they dug them up at and why they sent them here?
Then one of their cell phone's rang.
I couldn't resist when we got ready to leave. I bent over and said "Good afternoon sisters. When you choose to gossip about our new Circuit Overseer in a public place, you really should be mindful of just who might overhear your conversation. I'm sure our new CO will be pleased to know what you think of him!" Then I walked off without giving them a chance for a comeback.
The meal was $20-- the look on their face was PRICELESS!!
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Was I threatened by a student?
by laverite inwell, the new semester has just started.
as some of you know, i'm a college professor.
i was in my large lecture course yesterday (a couple hundred students).
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I think he was being a smart ass also, trying to look 'cocky' to those there. But I would also take it as a threat! With all the recent shooting events, there are some things you should just not say, even IF you are joking! Mentioning holding a gun to someone's head is one of those things! You are wise to document the incident with school authorities. Who knows what this guys past may look like?
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Did You Ever Fink On Another Witness?
by minimus indid you ever tell the elders that you knew of "wrongdoing" or that you knew a certain person wasn't adhering to the rules?.
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I didn't want to, but because my kids were with me, I felt I had to set an example to them and do 'the right thing' by telling the elders. I had spent the week in service with a visiting pioneer sister. After the meeting on Sunday, me and my kids decided to go for a hike. A mile into the woods to see a little known waterfall. This pioneer had met a guy some time during the week who worked for the forest service, he obviously knew about the waterfall also. We came upon the pioneer and this guy (ahem) on the trail. My teenage boys thought it was great!
A couple of months later, the 'pregnant' pioneer, moved to our area and was married to the forest service guy. Of course, she was no longer a pioneer, not allowed to comment at meetings or go in service, which no one understood why. No one but me and my kids.... I actually became good friends with her, we never discussed it, but now I wish we had.
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return visit with my jw barber today
by JunkYardDog inas i sit down i see wt books on the counter.
after the hair cut the barber agreed it look up some of the stuff i told him.
i agreed , it don't make it true , but most everything on those sites is on the wts cd.
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Desert Rat
I remember having to work the 'business' territory when I was an active dub. I remember the look of total disbelief on the faces of those I talked to- shocked that I would be there, at their place of employment, talking religion. It's bad enough that I bothered them at home, now I am bothering them while they try to earn an income! I hated it. But that's exactly what that barber was doing! You know those books were lying around, just waiting for someone to pick one up and leaf through it. Then he could put you in his chair, start cutting your hair-- and kill 2 birds with 1 stone. He would make money, make 'time', and have an encouraging informal witness he could proudly brag about at the next meeting! Wonder if he counted his time with you??