Munster Abu

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  by Munster Abu in

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  new here but looking forward to joining in some of the discussions with you all.. a small bit about me: i'm shane.

  was raised as a jw in the uk by my mum (single parent family) from about 2 years of age.

  got baptised at 15 for all the wrong reasons.

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  Munster Abu

  (What took you so long getting here? )

  thanks for the welcome Vidiot, I got settled on another forum and FB and kind of let this one pass me by. Always had thought I should join at some time or another.

  Probably one of the few religions that people feel they have to move to ANOTHER COUNTRY to get out of it!

  It's crazy really when you think about it isn't it.

  Welcome shane, love your name.

  Thanks Faye. My Mum had a thing for Alan Ladd the actor in the movie of the same name. Needless to say it was before she converted as a witness because well watching Westerns and naming characters after movie heart throbs just wouldn't be acceptable.
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  Hello

  by Munster Abu in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  new here but looking forward to joining in some of the discussions with you all.. a small bit about me: i'm shane.

  was raised as a jw in the uk by my mum (single parent family) from about 2 years of age.

  got baptised at 15 for all the wrong reasons.

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  Munster Abu

  Thanks SL and Half banana
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  by bigmac in

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  i'm quite new to this site, & have realised some members have a union jack symbol under their avatar.

  i don't.. could we have a "show of hands" from any uk members?

  i've already found several by reading older posts..

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  Munster Abu

  I'm originally from UK.

  Was in Luton - Leagrave congregation from '77 to '95

  Then moved to Bantry, West Cork, Ireland and was in that congregation for about 2 months before DA'ing
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  Hello

  by Munster Abu in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  new here but looking forward to joining in some of the discussions with you all.. a small bit about me: i'm shane.

  was raised as a jw in the uk by my mum (single parent family) from about 2 years of age.

  got baptised at 15 for all the wrong reasons.

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  Munster Abu

  Welcome to the board Shane enjoy your stay.....20 years in Ireland ? A fan of Gaelic football ?
  You do know that us Aussies can beat the crap out of Ireland in Gaelic football don`t you .?
  Then again some Irish guys have made their mark in Aussie rules in Australian AFL , notably Jim Stynes .
  A legend here by all and sundry , a truly inspirational man in his field. sadly missed.

  Hi Smiddy,

  Yes a big fan of gaelic games though due to my Limerick roots i tend to follow hurling rather than football. The wife is from Mayo so I follow them in the football. Problem is both Limerick and Mayo are chokers so many semi final and final losses over the years. It's hard work following them.

  Yes Jim was a legend and died way too young. Another lad who did well in AFL was Tadhg Kennelly.

  Now my First love sporting wise is a big clue from both my user name and my avatar. I'm rugby mad (Union that is and not that stupid league muck) Munster season ticket holder. Going over to the UK next month for one or two World Cup matches as well. Can't wait!
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  Hello

  by Munster Abu in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  new here but looking forward to joining in some of the discussions with you all.. a small bit about me: i'm shane.

  was raised as a jw in the uk by my mum (single parent family) from about 2 years of age.

  got baptised at 15 for all the wrong reasons.

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  Munster Abu

  Hi Shane I am in the UK, I know Bedford and SE & SW london...,,love Galway & Dublin too!

  Hi Diogenesister. I grew up in Luton so was pretty close to you in Bedford. Dublin is a kip but I live about 5 miles from Galway City. I love Galway too. :D
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  Hello

  by Munster Abu in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  new here but looking forward to joining in some of the discussions with you all.. a small bit about me: i'm shane.

  was raised as a jw in the uk by my mum (single parent family) from about 2 years of age.

  got baptised at 15 for all the wrong reasons.

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  Munster Abu

  Thanks all, I recognise one or two poster from elsewhere like Sail Away and OrphanCrow.

  I think I'll fit in. Just trying to work out which debate topic to dive in on! :D
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  Hello

  by Munster Abu in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  new here but looking forward to joining in some of the discussions with you all.. a small bit about me: i'm shane.

  was raised as a jw in the uk by my mum (single parent family) from about 2 years of age.

  got baptised at 15 for all the wrong reasons.

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  Munster Abu

  Thanks SSC and millie
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  Hello

  by Munster Abu in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  new here but looking forward to joining in some of the discussions with you all.. a small bit about me: i'm shane.

  was raised as a jw in the uk by my mum (single parent family) from about 2 years of age.

  got baptised at 15 for all the wrong reasons.

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  Munster Abu

  Thanks OTWO.

  it's good to have an exit strategy.

  Wasn't much of one really. Most of my mums non-JW family are here in Ireland so i knew if I needed material help etc I could ask them. Thankfully didn't.

  So the plan was to move to Ireland under the pretense that I was helping where the need was greater and eventually fade. Not long after moving over I was enjoying life as a young 20 -21 year old fella should do but quickly realised it was a small town and community and I was going to get rumbled.

  So I took control of the situation and DA'd. Many years later looking back at it I probably would just move again to where I wasn't known and fade that way to avoid shunning but hey it is what it is and i have no regrets leaving the JW's.
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  Hello

  by Munster Abu in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  new here but looking forward to joining in some of the discussions with you all.. a small bit about me: i'm shane.

  was raised as a jw in the uk by my mum (single parent family) from about 2 years of age.

  got baptised at 15 for all the wrong reasons.

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  Munster Abu

  Thanks LisaRose but if you don't mind I'll keep my shoes on. It's been a long day and well..........
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  Hello

  by Munster Abu in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  new here but looking forward to joining in some of the discussions with you all.. a small bit about me: i'm shane.

  was raised as a jw in the uk by my mum (single parent family) from about 2 years of age.

  got baptised at 15 for all the wrong reasons.

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  Munster Abu

  Thanks LAWHFol,

  I have a diversity of opinions and personalities myself, so I should fit right in.