I remember madly trying to aux pioneer while working full-time, for a couple of Aprils. It was totally exhausting. The first time I thought it was because I wasn't committed enough to the work, not "spiritual" enough. I soon realised it was the impossible standards set by the Society to those who were already pushed to the limit.
Posts by Prisca
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29Will You Make Room for Pioneering?
by TMS inregardless of scriptural implications, creating special categories of service such as colporteur, pioneer, special pioneer, etc.
was a brilliant move.. the prestige, status and few little perks associated with those committing to being full-time workers is miniscule compensation for their sacrifice of time, lifestyle, income and educational opportunities.. yes, the hour requirements have dropped on several occasions.
how many on the board know that the regular pioneer requirement was once 150 hours a month, then 1200 hours a year, than 1000, now 90-vacation/assembly time?.
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Chuckys Back
by hippikon inthe bbq was great - good to put faces to the names.
note to self: buy ozzie cook book for christmas.. step - i will post the cd tomorrow.
cheers.
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Prisca
no, this is me seeing the wasp
this is me watching the wasp get into my personal space
this is me after the session with the wasp
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Chuckys Back
by hippikon inthe bbq was great - good to put faces to the names.
note to self: buy ozzie cook book for christmas.. step - i will post the cd tomorrow.
cheers.
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Prisca
hi hippy old boy!!!
It was so cool meeting up with you, as well as meeting Brucey for the first time, and the others!!!
Now we can start planning for the next one!!!
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Sydney BBQ Report
by ozziepost ineveryone was there...well, at least some of the fun-loving ex-jw posters were there amongst the gathering.
a few sheilas joined in knocking back some tinnies.
silly bugger dropped one bottle.
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Prisca
It wuz bonza mate - youse all shoulda been there!
And a translation for Francois/e :
We had a great time.
Sheilas = women
Silly bugger = silly bloke = silly man
Slab = box of 24 cans of beer
Snags = sausages
Grouse = great, good
Lippy = lipstick (not that I wear the stuff )
Roo = kangaroo
Ute = utility truck
Wot a blast = it was fun
Kiwis = New Zealanders
Fush and chups = fish and chips (written phonetically in NZ accent)
Shooting through = leavingNB. Now you septic tanks know how us Aussies feel when we have to interpret YOUR slang!
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How does one become a JW???
by Downdog01 inevery source i've looked at is very vague and my witness friends just keep encouraging me to stop asking questions and come to meetings.
my sense is, since i disagree so much with jw doctrine and the way it is presented in awake and especially watchtower that i'd never make it as a jw.
still i am curious what the process is and what "tests" if any one must pass.. any info will be much appreciated.. thanks,.
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Prisca
Before you get dunked, make sure you read "Crisis of Conscience" by Ray Franz.
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Newbie saying hello and glad to be here
by Calico_Cat inhello, i've been lurking the board for quite sometime now and i have also read crisis of conscience.
my hubby and i stopped attending the meetings since december and had our first christmas in 6 years.
it was fun although the feelings of guilt are still within us.. we've been visited by the elders twice but we managed to keep them at bay.
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Prisca
hello and welcome
btw, I don't have any cats
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Weather Forecast for Sydney BBQ
by ozziepost inmetropolitan forecast.
bureau of meteorology.
new south wales regional office.
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Prisca
Prisca just got an image of Viv Moritz in his longjohns..... SHUDDER...
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No BBQ - Calling UncleBruce!
by Stephanus inwell, it did; it looks like i may not be able to make it to the bbq tomorrow.
my apologies to everyone.
maybe next one.. ps unclebruce, please post a reply if you read this before tomorrow; otherwise i'll ring you on your mobile.
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Prisca
Bummer
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Weather Forecast for Sydney BBQ
by ozziepost inmetropolitan forecast.
bureau of meteorology.
new south wales regional office.
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Prisca
Stephanus - we don't want to know if you're wearing longjohns or not
ps. I don't think you'll need them
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Language course for Aussie BBQ (Lesson 1)
by ozziepost in) the sydney bbq will be held next sunday, may 27th.. some may appreciate some instruction in the aussie language, so each day look here for a lesson in strine (that's australian language).. 1. at the bbq, if someone asks you: "wanna cuppa?
" they mean "would you care for some tea?".
simple, eh?
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Prisca
lol @ brucey-babe
I think we need a translater for our mates from the US.
fair dinkum, mate, give em a chance......