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  Drinking Story

  by DakotaRed in

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  since myself has requested i tell the story of my discovery of mai tai's from another thread, here it is.

  feel free to add your favorite drinking story so i dont feel like the only lush here.

  back in the middle of 1970, on my second flight to vietnam, i met up with two buddies at ft. lewis, washington i had come home with and we were scheduled for the same flight back over, a military chartered flight on united airlines.

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  I don't drink much anymore.....but my story involves a night of heavy drinking, a ceramic lawn ornament (squirrel to be exact) and a hard lesson learned about why NOT to put stickers on your body. **wincing**
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  Listening to the Silence

  by kenpodragon in

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  sometimes when i have gotten home from a busy day or spent way to much time with family members, i like to go into my office or out into the garden.

  at this time i will sit and listen to the silence.

  the lack of noise brings me peace at times, when i do not have to hear everyone's problems or deal with how upset everyone thinks the world is making them.

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  I agree 110%, animal. When I am on my bike ALL my senses are alive...kinda tuned in. I hear NO ONE......it is very relaxing.

  I have noticed that the older I have gotten I yearn for more silence in my life. Too many years I listened to too many people. I like the quietness of my life. I don't like the noise anymore....I like the nice, quiet, solitude that I longed for so many years.
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  DO YOU APPRECIATE THE CONVENTIONS??

  by minimus in

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  this gem is from the aug.1st wt.

  it tells about how in one south american country, every year witnesses walk for miles through the jungle and then travel for hours by canoe just to make the convention.

  it is not uncommon for someone to fall into the river or to snag his garments on a bush,therefore their appearance is not quite appropriate.they look somewhat disheveled.

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  I say show up nekkid! Now THAT would be a convention I would appreciate!
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  You gotta LOVE this forum!

  by Sirona in

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  i love this forum.

  at the moment, there are lots of people saying bad things about it.

  i want to set the record straight.

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  My favorite moments have been.......

  Posting my personal story and having so many people respond w/love and care. Even though there was pain involved w/"reliving" it again, I felt safe enough to share a little of myself and know that I am no longer alone.

  Getting to know other x-jw's from my area and being able to attend my first ever Apostafest. A hug from notinterested, a handshake and smile from gopher, a giggle from lauralisa made me feel like I was no longer alone......and I don't have to be if I chose not to be.

  And, this is a new unexpected feeling, but I have had the oppertunity to coverse w/still active dubs and realize that they too are people just like me. I have put down my guard and set aside my prejudice to listen to what they are thinking and feeling.

  I also have enjoyed posting occasional "fluff" like pictures of my family (Jr. Overbeer in training is my fav) and enjoy reading/looking at pictures of other people's lives also.

  Thanks simon for hosting such a great site!
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  JWs Assigned to Fetch Lost Sheep Here?

  by HomebutHiding in

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  i have been pondering the whys of jws who regularly, and not-so regularly post to the board.

  the possibility then struck me that maybe they are assigned--have special dispensation--to associate here in order to retrieve any "misguided" or "lost" sheep and bring them back into their fold.

  or are they, thenselves, on the edge, wanting the freedom we now have?

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  Thank you, notblind, for answering my questions.

  Looking back on my life, I never felt like I had the "freedom" that you mention when I was active. For some reason, I had fear instilled in me and because of that, I didn't allow myself the freedom that you enjoy now. I didn't feel like I had "choices" that you do. Your world and my world (back then) seem so different.....completely opposite.

  I read what you wrote and have to wonder if my parents had your same attitude/belief that you do, if maybe there would be times when we could "sneak" a hello, or a dinner in, maybe a hug when no one was looking. That would be so wonderful! Sad thing is, my parents also have the same fear instilled in them that I once did. Guess that is where my pain comes from. Not so much of leaving the borg, but from suffering the consequences of not having a family anymore.
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  JWs Assigned to Fetch Lost Sheep Here?

  by HomebutHiding in

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  i have been pondering the whys of jws who regularly, and not-so regularly post to the board.

  the possibility then struck me that maybe they are assigned--have special dispensation--to associate here in order to retrieve any "misguided" or "lost" sheep and bring them back into their fold.

  or are they, thenselves, on the edge, wanting the freedom we now have?

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  Can I ask a very honest question? I feel safe enough for these active JWs to answer it. And remember, this is not to start a flame war, not to ridicule or critisize...this is legit.

  Way back in the day when I was an active dub (~16 years ago) JWs just didn't associate w/non dubs let alone "apostates". Of course, the internet wasn't around like it is now, but you just didn't do that. I remember endlessly hearing "bad association spoil useful habits"....but then again, maybe it was just me. I was so terrified of doing anything that would/could compromise my faith. Has that changed or are you participating in this kind of "association" secretly? Is it still preached from the podiums like it was then? Are you afaid of being found out? And what if you were, what would the BOE say now-a-days?

  Remember, this is not a "baited" question....this is asked w/the utmost respect.
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  JWs Assigned to Fetch Lost Sheep Here?

  by HomebutHiding in

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  i have been pondering the whys of jws who regularly, and not-so regularly post to the board.

  the possibility then struck me that maybe they are assigned--have special dispensation--to associate here in order to retrieve any "misguided" or "lost" sheep and bring them back into their fold.

  or are they, thenselves, on the edge, wanting the freedom we now have?

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  Me too......thanks flowerpetal and gopher for two great posts.
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  JWs Assigned to Fetch Lost Sheep Here?

  by HomebutHiding in

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  i have been pondering the whys of jws who regularly, and not-so regularly post to the board.

  the possibility then struck me that maybe they are assigned--have special dispensation--to associate here in order to retrieve any "misguided" or "lost" sheep and bring them back into their fold.

  or are they, thenselves, on the edge, wanting the freedom we now have?

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  LOL mommy......never thought of that!
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  JWs Assigned to Fetch Lost Sheep Here?

  by HomebutHiding in

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  i have been pondering the whys of jws who regularly, and not-so regularly post to the board.

  the possibility then struck me that maybe they are assigned--have special dispensation--to associate here in order to retrieve any "misguided" or "lost" sheep and bring them back into their fold.

  or are they, thenselves, on the edge, wanting the freedom we now have?

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  I have given this thought too, hbh......."back in the day" when I was a good, devout dub, I NEVER would have entertained such a thought as to converse w/"apostates". NEVER. Heck, my faith made me follow the rules to the greatest of detail. Makes me think that dubs that are on this site don't have as strong of faith as they think they do. It will just be a matter of time before they leave. You can't tell me that if an active, devoute dub went before a body of elders and said "btw, I have been actively conversing w/apostates over the internet" that the BOE would clap their hands in applause!
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  Nitpicking the JW Brotherhood

  by IslandWoman in

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  the jw brotherhood is composed of people.

  you know people right?

  people are the ones we work with, the ones we live next to, the ones we share this planet with.

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  Not that anyone is going to hear me over all the yelling and screaming going on......but, here is my two cents......

  There ARE nice dubs.......my dad is a nice dub. He is kind, generous, loving.....I see him and my heart melts. What is unfortunate is that he is not in control of his life or his mind. When I see him (the little I have) I see the hurt in his eyes. I see the fear of compromising a faith if he talks to his daughter. I see a man that is being promised so much for such large sacrifices now......and it saddens and enrages me to know this. It makes me sick to my stomach to see such an intelligent, grown, wonderful man so delussioned and blindly following MEN....simple MEN.

  I don't agree w/namecalling, but please.....look beyond the actual words and see the pain and emotional turmoil that the dubs have caused and try to understand. A lot of lives were ruined and left for "dead".....for that simple fact, I will not stand behind or stand up for a destructive, powerful man made organization as the Jehovah's Witnesses.