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my seven year old daughter just asked me this and i am stumped couldn't find anything on the net either.. can anyone out there help me answer this for her?

thanks

Funchback

If the earth rotated backwards then you would hear subliminal messages.

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Congregation Picnics

by Funchback in

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friends

my former congregation usually had a congregation picnic once a year.

all of the brothers (a/k/a men) had to pay for all of the food.

the sisters (a/k/a women) had the godly priviledge of serving the food.

My former congregation usually had a congregation picnic once a year. All of the brothers (a/k/a men) had to pay for all of the food. The sisters (a/k/a women) had the Godly priviledge of serving the food.

The music was usually a blend of Kingdom Melodies and Smooth Jazz.

My least favorite part was the prayer. Everything had to stop. Whether you were playing Volleyball or if you were fishing or if you were walikng along the trail, you would inevitably here the call: "Everybody, come on over. We are about to say the prayer!". And, mind you, this was the call that can be heard at the entire PUBLIC PARK because we always rented the picnic area that had the shelter and electricity. NORMAL families that were gathered at the neighboring picnic areas would look over at us like we were weird! Then, the prayer would always begin with, "Dear heavenly father, Jehovah..."

Oh, well. At least the food was good.

So, what were YOUR congregation picnics like?

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First Words After Being Resurrected: "Did you give money to the Society?"

by Funchback in

from the back page of the august 1, 2004, watchamatower:

(from nigeria)

"our son, anderson, died when he was 14. before his death, he was raising two chickens.

Funchback

From the back page of the August 1, 2004, Watchamatower:

(From Nigeria)

"Our son, Anderson, died when he was 14. Before his death, he was raising two chickens. He wanted to sell them and then send the money to the branch office as a contribution to the worldwide preaching work. But he died before they could be sold.

"In view of his desire, we, his parents, raised the chickens and sold them. We are sending the money to you as Anderson's contribution. Because of Jehovah's promise, we are confident that we will soon---very soon---see Anderson again. We would like to say, 'Yes!' when he asks if we carried out his heart's desire."

Sheesh! The kid gets resurrected and he's gonna ask about those flickin'-blickin' chickens???

It would be funny if they sold them to the Branch Overseer. That would be the equivalent of the WTS double-dipping (which they do anyway).

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MEN ONLY- Freezing up at the Urinal!

by Funchback in

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friends

women are invited to read this but they most certainly won't be able to relate.

i know there have to be a lot of men out there who can't pee while in a crowded public restroom (bathroom).

personally, the more people who surround me while i'm standing at the urinal, the more difficult it is for me to pee.

Funchback

myauntfanny:

I guess I stand corrected. Some women can relate!

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MEN ONLY- Freezing up at the Urinal!

by Funchback in

jw
friends

women are invited to read this but they most certainly won't be able to relate.

i know there have to be a lot of men out there who can't pee while in a crowded public restroom (bathroom).

personally, the more people who surround me while i'm standing at the urinal, the more difficult it is for me to pee.

Funchback

Leolaia asked:

Do you really need to pee standing up? Why couldn't you go into a stall, lock the door, sit down, and pee. Would that help get around the problem??

In a crowded men's bathroom, especially at a sporting event, its hard to get a stall because there are so few. Also, the issue isn't about STANDING or SITTING while you pee. However, I do think that a lack of privacy is a major part of the problem.

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MEN ONLY- Freezing up at the Urinal!

by Funchback in

jw
friends

women are invited to read this but they most certainly won't be able to relate.

i know there have to be a lot of men out there who can't pee while in a crowded public restroom (bathroom).

personally, the more people who surround me while i'm standing at the urinal, the more difficult it is for me to pee.

Funchback

CyrusThe Persian-

Thanks for that link! Some highlights and facts include:

"17 million Americans [have] shy bladder syndrome"

"People [with SBS] get anxious and fear that others may be watching, listening, or waiting,"

"The discussion of bodily functions is stigmatized in this country more than others, and yet our men's rooms do not allow for privacy,"

"It's actually relatively easy to treat. We do a form of cognitive behavioral therapy, called graduated exposure therapy, where the person is gradually reintroduced to the feared situation."

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MEN ONLY- Freezing up at the Urinal!

by Funchback in

jw
friends

women are invited to read this but they most certainly won't be able to relate.

i know there have to be a lot of men out there who can't pee while in a crowded public restroom (bathroom).

personally, the more people who surround me while i'm standing at the urinal, the more difficult it is for me to pee.

Funchback

frankiespeakin:

I just tried your suggestion outside of the police station and I am typing this response from the lovely Internet Cafe within the prison walls.

PS: Did you shake that guys hand after you had the discussion about,... well,... "shaking"?