Posts by staceman

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Who are you guys?

by eyeswideopen in

how long have you guys been out of the truth and what family background of the truth do you guys have?.

i 've read profiles and the comments and i wonder who was the newest to come out...?.

emmm what is the latest on the generation theory?.

staceman

This is my first post in a LONG time... but just want to say hey to 'eyeswideopen'....

I've been away for a little over three years now and to be honest I am still struggling a little bit... Being raised in "the truth" and becoming an Elder for several years, it has taken time for my eyes to open up fully. But it is getting easier to 'see' as the time progresses. I'd be lying to you if I told you that I don't miss anything because I still find myself humming 'kingdom' songs and I sorely miss my dad and my son who still refuse to talk to me. But I have found a lot of happiness in my new life. I'm able to be me without feeling like a hypocrite and I am learning a lot about myself. One of the biggest things I've learned is unconditional love. Growing up, Love from my parents was only given with the condition that I loved Jehovah! And that was understood!! So, if I wanted love from my parents, I better love Jehovah. So sad... I've missed out on a lot of life.... so yes, I may be a little older physically... but I refuse to grow up and I'm having the time of my life right now.

All of my fellow Minnesota friends out there... let's get together and have some decadent fun!! We are here and ready!!!

staceman

Thanks again 'eyeswideopen' for asking and have fun!!

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Story: Sound Dept. (at Assembly)

by Jim_TX in

when i was a jw - many moons ago, i hung around the 'sound department' at assemblies.. they finally put me to work - and let me do things like string wire for speakers, install speakers, etc.. i eventually learned how to adjust the amplifiers for proper volume, too.. good experience and training, that i don't use to this day.. anyway - i also was allowed to adjust the microphones for the 'speaker' who would be giving the next talk.. this usually involved following the feller out to the podium, and raising, or lowering the microphone to the proper height fer picking up the words from the fellers' mouth.. some required very little adjustment, whilst others required major raising - or lowering.. this one time, i recall going out there, and they had used a new microphone stand - one that had a ring, or collar arrangement that you just squeezed, or rotated and lifted, to move the microphone up or down, as opposed to the older type that required one to unscrew a locking collar, and then raise or lower the microphone.. i had not tested this previously - and only seen others work it, but it looked easy enough.. so, i follow this 'big-wig' out there, stand there, grab the upper section of the microphone stand with one hand, and then with the other i am attempting to <grunt> <grunt> get it... to ... release.. it wouldn't budge!!!

i was there, for what seemed like an eternity, trying to work this thing, then finally reached up and adjusted the horizontal arm - in a vain attempt to adjust the mic (it also refused to cooperate, and i think i only adjusted the microphone a total of 1/8").. the 'big-wig' speaker musta noticed my total and complete embarrassment (i usually turned beet-red in the face), and nodded that it was adjusted properly - so he could git on with his part.. i skeedadled off that stage - and made a mental note to figure out how to adjust that new type of microphone stand - later..

sheesh!!!

staceman

We had a speaker who had pre-assigned people in the audience to read scriptures during his part and

when it came time for one brother to read his, he had fallen asleep!!! The speaker was like.... calling on the

brother really loud and the microphone carrier was nudging him with the mic... It was hilarious. And to top

it off, the CO was visiting that week too!!!!

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Favorite Football team?

by WildTurkey in

ok guys and dolls, american football will start in a couple months, so who is the team you pull for?.

ok i know i will get shit for this but go cowboys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i love the dallas cowboys

staceman

How many Packers does it take to change a flat tire??

Only one, unless it's a blow-out.... Then the whole team shows up!!!!

Look what you started... hehe

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Favorite Football team?

by WildTurkey in

ok guys and dolls, american football will start in a couple months, so who is the team you pull for?.

ok i know i will get shit for this but go cowboys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i love the dallas cowboys

staceman

Heaven!! A Purple bathing suit??!!

Beautiful!! I bet you're absolutely stunning in it!! Now all you have to do is get the yellow braids going

and you'll be set!!

V-I-K-I-N-G-S!!!!

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Favorite Football team?

by WildTurkey in

ok guys and dolls, american football will start in a couple months, so who is the team you pull for?.

ok i know i will get shit for this but go cowboys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i love the dallas cowboys

staceman

OH MY!!! The Vikings\Packers rivalry has to be the BEST one in the NFL!! As much as I hate the Pack, I totally

respect them.... NOT!!!! My two favorite teams are the Vikes and whoever is playing the Butt Packers.. I mean Packers.... :-)

Hey you Packer fans..... You know I'm only kidding right?? hehe. This is what makes Football so much fun!! And now

the Bears are getting into the mix.... Yeehaa. Not to mention the Lions.... well, ok let's not mention them... (sorry Lions fans)

Everyone knows that if you're a Viking fan, you have to hate the Packers!! As in the Biblical sense of the word "hate".... ya know?

Anyhow... thanks for the fun here!!

And one final thought for you Packer fans........ L

Love ya'll......

Staceman

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Gopher meets w/District Over...

by lauralisa in

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beer!!!!!!!!.

as you can see, he didn't mind getting counseled, not one bit.

valis provided firm but loving direction and even let me stay in the room during the committee meeting.

staceman

Had a great time meeting everyone and putting faces to names. Looking forward to the next one possibly very soon

I hear?? End of July?? Wow, that would be very nice....

Then another one in Sept./Oct. with not interested!! Wow, what an interchange of discouragement!!

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Overbeerial Report of Minnesota Flock & Jou...

by Valis in

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overbeerial report of minnesota flock & journeys .

click him for pics!!!

friday: depart dallas via gayhound.

staceman

Having the District Overbeer visit is ALWAYS a treat!! I regret my lack of hospitality though and wish we could've

spent more time hanging out and having a few cocktails while you were in the Twin Cities...

It was a pleasure meeting you though and we all look forward to your next visit!!

Maybe I can take you on a few of my "return visits"!! :-/

Staceman

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Favorite Football team?

by WildTurkey in

ok guys and dolls, american football will start in a couple months, so who is the team you pull for?.

ok i know i will get shit for this but go cowboys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i love the dallas cowboys

staceman

After all these years and close chances..... I still bleed purple and always will!!!

GO VIKES!!!!

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Anyone from Minnesota?

by scootergirl in

looking for anyone from the st. cloud congregations (i was in the north one)...or surrounding areas.

oh heck, anyone from minnesota is fine!

staceman

Wow, a lot of people from Minnesota here!! That's awesome...

I'm planning on the apostofest on the 30th for the first time!! Looking forward to meeting all of you!

Hope to see you there!!

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JW's Are People Just Like You and Me

by Sentinel in

hello all my new friends here,.

when i disassociated myself back in 1981, there were only just a couple instances afterwards, where the jdubs came to my door in the service of their ministry.

during those times, i would never ever answer the door.

staceman

Good Job Sentinel....

Don't forget to count your time!!