Posts by twinkletoes

20 I will walk to the end of the road and start at the end house (offering to do so, as its a very very long road - might just be in time for coffee-break before I start)

21 Overhearing a brother who sells life assurance for a living - last week he was selling life assurance to the public, this week he is telling them armageddon is imminent !

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What is "FDS"?

by marsal in

i just recently found this site.

i have been disfellowshipped for several years.

i enjoy reading blondie's comments so much, but i don't know what "fds" stands for.

twinkletoes

Welcome Marsal,

we look forward to reading more of your posts, this board gets more and more interesting with so many different people adding their comments.

Twink

32

In shock.

by lulu in

last night(tuesday) an announcement was made in our congregation that my husband and i had disassociated ourselves.

we did no such thing(for personal reasons) nor was any document whatsoever given to the local elders or anyone else.

nevertheless, that is what happened, apparently no letter of resignation is required.

We think that we could be next on the hit list. We have already checked out the price of a box advert in our local newspaper, (we can get a quarter page for about two hundred pounds !!) in case any slur on our christian character is ever mentioned. We have warned the elders that we will sue them personally, if this sort of announcement should be made.

At least you are in good company, look what they did to Ray Franz, Carl Olaf Jonnson and Ed Dunlap just to name a few.

Twink & Kaytee

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Hello, just thought I'd share my newbie story

by WingCommander in

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since i am new on this forum, just thought i'd share my story.

(though it seems typical on here) born into jw's.

parent's nutty jw friends told them to raise children like nazi's, and not allow them to do anything, or associate with anyone other than jw kids.

twinkletoes

Welcome Wing,

It's good to read your story, we look forward to reading more of your posts, You will find real help here on this forum, there's lots of good people here to cheer you up when you need it.

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Harry Potter New Movie opened yesterday 11/15/02

by Cappuccino OC in

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i took my daughter to go see the new harry potter movie yesterday.

we bought the tickets last week on fandango.com.

how many of you guys have watched it?

twinkletoes

Hi everyone,

I hope that you don't think I am boasting here, but my son, worked as an animator on the new Harry Potter film, and he will be starting on the next one in the spring. Just a proud mum :)

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WHY YOU LOVE THIS BOARD

by hamptonite21 in

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i decided to start this thread, because so many time we go at each other because of difference of opinion.

( myself included ) but yet for me i love this place.

i love the different opionions, they make me think, i love the freedom of expression, the friendships, and the expriences that make this a special healing place.

twinkletoes

Hamptonite - I love this board, because I have come across so many genuine people, not at all what you could call "apostates" It has made us (Me & Kaytee) realise that the problems in the JWs are not just local ones, we often used to say, "we've got a bad lot of elders here in ...", but know we realise from reading everyone's comments and Ray's books, just how corrupt the Organisation really is. I must admit that I sometimes cringe when some foul language is used, but then I'm not judging anyone for that. I realise just how bitter and sad, some people can get when they have been duped and brain washed for many years. Thanks to everyone for their comments

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Help! Neighbor starting a study

by Trotafox in

i am so furious.

the very zealous elderly pioneer sister who lives across the street (alberta) has been canvassing the neighborhood for studies.

i watch her walk up and down the street and being very friendly and helpful with her neighbors (all the while preaching to them i'm sure).

twinkletoes

Hello Trotafox,

I can understand your concern for your neighbour, it's a difficult situation, I remember when I was first studying with the witnesses, I was taught that if anyone tried to put me off studying, it was a sign of being "objects of hatred ..." etc. so you will have to tread carefully, I agree with Noidea's plan of campaign ! Perhaps you could manage to slip into a casual conversation, the problem of paedophiles within the witnesses organisation, that should put her on guard, especially with having grandchildren.

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Ozzie's Weekend Poll #26

by ozziepost in

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i read the news and i feel like i need some "light relief".

how's your weekend going?

mrs ozzie and i are just sitting down with some very exotic espresso coffee (you what that means, mulan!

twinkletoes

Admitting to a pioneer sister, that I was doing some part-time secular work, and being made to feel guilty about it.

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The Watchtower Plot Against Us

by Sirona in

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the watchtower organisation has been guilty of major coverups and blatant lies.. it does not want ex jws telling others what they know.. does it ever occur to you that the watchtower have people who post on this board, gathering information about us?

they could use it against us at any time....they could keep a record of what we say on our posts and establish who we really are.. e.g.

people who i hardly ever speak to on this board suddenly seem to know details about me.

twinkletoes

Sirona,

Perhaps we could ask them (in a surprised voice) "surely brother you don't look at those apostate sites do you". ! Anyway, what about the two witnesses rule that they are so fond of ?

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