except fred hall, of course..
enjoy!!
be safe if you're traveling!.
Hey Michael!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU TOO!!
Be safe if you're travelingYup, please be 'safe' coz I wish I was traveling somewhere really cool!! Oh wait..I am! Goin' to my sister's...Stink, I mean Think41self Huh...bet I don't get any turkey now
Dana
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i was talking with a jw a few days ago, and he said that current events (natch) convinced him more than ever that soon the nations will turn on religion, and the great tribulation will begin.
he said that the current hatred felt toward islamic extremists, plus columnists pointing out christian extremists (i.e.
abortion clinic bombers) are also dangerous, mean that soon the tide will turn and all religion will be viewed as bad.. i responded that although extremists are hated, i've been amazed at how carefully the governments have differentiated between extremists and muslims in general.
Seeker,
We have a pretty good-sized population of Muslim students at the Uni I attend; the school has hosted events where the different religions represented by the students set up booths and pass out brochures, engage in convos re their different religious beliefs, etc. The majority of the Muslim students interviewed by the school paper said that they felt pretty secure and accepted on campus. Interestingly, they said that they felt more insecure OFF campus, shopping in Tampa, driving etc, than when ON campus. Also, they stated that most students who questioned them about their beliefs seemed interested in learning as opposed to arguing. I know this isn't really representative of the community as a whole, but I personally haven't seen any evidence of religious intolerance. Most of the folks that I talk to about it seem easily able to differentiate between fanaticism and religious devotion.
My .02
Dana
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i'm feeling silly, so here's some of my favourite silly uk place names, courtesy of http://www.jump-around.com/tools/place-names/.
assloss.
balls cross.
Tracy,
LMAO!!!!!!!! Ah geez, once again, you've outdone yourself....lolololol
Dana
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hey everyone, i am thinking of having a tree this year for the very first time since i stopped going to the kh.
although i am not disfellowshipped and i have not written a letter to disassociate, the closest friends i have had over the years as a witness have all chosen to avoid me and my family unless we return to the hall.
unofficial shunning by those who we have loved.
First in line for Tina smoochies!!
Dana
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hey everyone, i am thinking of having a tree this year for the very first time since i stopped going to the kh.
although i am not disfellowshipped and i have not written a letter to disassociate, the closest friends i have had over the years as a witness have all chosen to avoid me and my family unless we return to the hall.
unofficial shunning by those who we have loved.
Hey Aroarer,
I agree with most folks here...do what makes you and your family happy, but be prepared for possible negative consequences.
MommieDark...I'm with Julie (hmmm, seems to happen frequently!) I love what you wrote! You can't completely hide that deep, sensitive side of your personality and I for one would hate it if you did. Hope all is well with you!
The tree is probably my favorite part of Christmas..when I was a JW kid, I would go to my friends' homes and stare at their trees...I loved the way they looked and the way they smelled. Now, my kids and I so look forward to picking out our tree and decorating it. I smile every time I walk by it or catch a whiff of the pine scent. Christmas is the best!!
Dana
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"bugger this", i thought, "i'm going to give this lot a piece of my mind!
" i opened the front door and walked towards the 2 sets of witness neighbours... .
part 3. .
I'm on tenterhooks
Yikes Nathan!! Isn't that painful??!
Great stuff, Eman!! Looking forward to part 4...
Dana
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some years back i moved into a new house on a new estate, quite near to where my mother lives, and even closer to where radar lives now.. we were one of the first to move in, and, after several weeks, our first neighbours began to arrive.
they were a family comprising husband, wife, 1 son and 3 daughters.
we exchanged greetings and each family showed the other around our new houses which were of the linked to each other design.. a week or so later, i noticed my mother pulling up outside in her car, but, instead of coming to my home she got into a long conversation with my new neighbour who was tending to his front garden.
Yo Eman!!
You've got me on the edge of me chair (when I should be writing that stupid *&^%$@#! paper for soc. class!)
C'mon man, don't keep us in suspense! We're all eagerly WAITING...and you know how that pisses off the real waiting!!
Dana
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just got this joke from a friend.. --------------.
the elder priest, speaking to the younger priest, said, "i know .
you were reaching out to the young people when you had bucket .
ROTFLMAO
Thanks for the laugh Doug!!!
Dana
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what things do you guys hate, why, and what do you do about it?.
ashi.
"you ever get lonely?.".
Hmmmmm...
As Scooby Doo would say: "ruh-roh"...have we managed to sabotage YET ANOTHER thread with sex???!!! I think it's Tracy's fault!
But I agree with you Mango....
Dana
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i'm in a quandry.. came out of the organisation a few years ago, have spend a couple of chilled out christmasses in front of the fire.
no presents, decorations etc, no problem!
but... my little boy is getting older and my ex-husband (my son's father and also an ex-jw) is concerned that he will miss out, just like we did as kids.. but, i am reluctant to do the whole christmas thing.
Parliament,
Congrats on your holiday plans...they sound like fun! My sister, Think41self, lives near Ft. Myers as does another poster on the board here. Are you actually staying in Ft. Myers or are you going to be on Sanibel or Captiva Islands? Captiva is my favorite place in the entire world (so far! I haven't seen much of the world yet)...I hope you enjoy the hell out of your christmas!!!
BTW...welcome to the board!
Dana
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