Ranmac, you are really strong to be able to sit through that convention. I hated them so much, but always had to act so pleased. I hated how they paused to allow for applause. It was only the pauses that clued me in that I should be clapping. A sister brought a man she worked with and he left halfway through because he was uncomfortable with the robotic applauses. I think it creeped him out.
They always acted like something new and astounding would be addressed. I would actually get hopeful that it would be the case. It never was. The comments at dinner afterward were also predictable. Isn't this the greatest convention ever? The end is so close. This is exactly the proper food at the proper time. Did you notice how they focused on immorality/apostacy/ministry---it must be a real problem right now. Every year I think this was the best convention ever, and every new convention is even better.
I especially hated cleaning in heels and a dress when I was exhausted from a long day of tedium. I'm so grateful I don't have to do that anymore.
NC