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Sorry?

by RichieRich in

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over the past few days... someone who i'm no longer associated with has been out on vendetta to discredit me.

it started with a mass mail to my myspace friends, which caused nothing more than a few eyebrows to be raised.

that was the reaction of people who know me in real life.

I have been holding back in commenting on this because I did not want to appear to be a "Richie-basher", but there ARE some points I would like to bring out in hopes that I can express my thoughts and not cause any more friction on either side of this situation. It looks as if RR was caught OUT when his fabrications caught UP with him. I still love the kid, but I AM a bit disappointed in the way he dealt wth this.

When I am told things by people that, over a period of time, I have grown in affection for, and then discover that the things I had spent time on pondering and offering solicited advice on.....I DO tend to feel a measure of hurt and disappointment at having been duped about the true situation at hand. Apparently this has happened more than once so it is not an "ooops. I'm sorry, I didn't mean that-let me clear that up" situation. Basically, it has nothing to do with age or immaturity, it has to do with integrity and respect for others that you feel respect YOU.

When I (or anyone else here) comes here and posts about a situation going on in their lives and "puts it out there", asking for comments and advice, and others read what was said and offer their advice out of love and concern, does it NOT involve us all? This is not only aimed at Richie---it is meant in general.

Speaking for myself---I will admit that I AM affected in a small way when ANY poster comes here and posts their problems, their dilemmas, their triumphs, their "gotcha" moments, and their accomplishments.....and I make a comment on their thread, telling how *I* feel about it. I have then, involved myself and usually, feeling that I "know" the person, have a reasonable expectation that the poster is not putting me on and snickering behind the keyboard while looking at ALL the posters that fell for their "story".

Does ANYONE enjoy being lied to? I think it is safe to guess "no" on this one. It makes us feel crummy. It sure doesn't make us feel GOOD, now does it? We share this in common only by being former JWs. We LIKE to think that our Crap-o-Meters are working, but now and again....we find out otherwise.

So, yeah...life WILL go on, and I will not go running and sobbing into my pillow over it, but I do feel disappointment at this turn of events, mostly because I was sadly "surprised" yet again.

hugs to all,

Annie

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Christmas Card exchange?

by bem in

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has someone started a christmas card exchange list yet for this year?

we did this in the past and it was such fun to get all the great cards.. .

Sunspot

AHA!

Hubby FINALLY REMEMBERED to get the stamps today! He had to go back twice to the Post Office---they take a two-hour lunch every day and he went up before it opened at 1:30!! He has forgotten to stop three times before now....So the cards should be heading out tomorrow morning!

I can't believe the beautiful cards that have come in from JWDers!

hugs,

Annie

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Scamed on Ebay

by noni1974 in

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i bought what was advertized as a sapphire and diamond 10 k ring.what i got was a coustume plated fake gold fake sapphire fake diamond ring.i was also way over charged for shipping.i was charged $14.99 and i asked the seller if it would be insured for that price.they said it would be.they paid $1.13 for the shipping and no insurance.. .

i've made a report to both ebay and paypal.i'm thinking of reporting it to my visa card company.now i'm waiting for the seller to reply to me.now what?

?i'm new to this ebay thing.should i shipp it back to the seller?

Sunspot

The only things I have ever bought on Ebay were several pattern books for Plastic canvas needlework. Hubby has the account and has been buying woodworking tools for a while now. We have never had any problem with any of our purchases.

I DID see a case on "Judge Judy" recently where a woman had bought what she THOUGHT was jewelry (I have forgotten exactly what it was--I'll say it was a ring) and received A PICTURE of what she thought she was buying. She took the owner to court for fraud and the defendant claimed there was NO FRAUD because the advertisement stated that " this a picture of a ring...a size 7, x amount of carats, etc" and that the plaintiff at fault---she should have READ IT more carefully. From what I recall, she was charged (and paid) $300 for a piece of paper with a picture of a ring on it.

The defendant lost the case.

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I have to put our dog down.

by whyamihere in

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oliver has skin cancer and he is bleeding all over my mom's house.

oliver is suffering so bad and all we can do is hold him now.

later today he will be put down and i don't want to do it.

Sunspot

(((((Brooke)))))

All that have been through this with our pets can sympathize with what you are feeling now. I am so sorry about your Oliver.

love and hugs,

Annie

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Anyone watch Paranormal State last night?

by lovelylil in

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i don't know if it will be as good as ghost hunters but i did a little research on it.

there is a real club at penn state that center around learning about the paranormal.

that is where the idea for the show sprung from.

Sunspot

Yeah....I watched it...or I guess I should say it was "on". I was trying to finish writing the last of the Christmas cards on our list, but I wasn't paying close attention to the show. What I was thinking was that it seemed as if they had covered as much in the promos about it than they did on the actual program! Like I said---I wasn't actually watching all that closely---but I can't say I was all that impressed with it.

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Do People Truly "Love" Each Other On This Forum?

by minimus in

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i read how certain ones will profess their "love" for another poster---a poster that they probably never met in "real life".

is it me or does this strike you as almost impossible??

?

Sunspot

I have been very pleasantly surprised by things that JWD members have sent me during this past year or so, that have touched my heart. (The most recent was today: some darling dolls from an Indian village in Guatamala---legend says they are supposed to take your worries away when placed under your pillow) It took love for this thoughtful lady to send them.....and it made me feel love when I saw them!

As I said....I have been sent other gifts of all sorts from the sweet and caring people on this forum, ONE was a whole carton of books like C of C and beautiful bibles, etc.....right down gifts I have received that are tiny enough to be tucked into an envelope!

My point is that LOVE motivated the senders of these, and LOVE is what I felt when I opened each one.....and who doesn't agree that we NEED more love in this world....ESPECIALLY the kind that is unexpected!

love and hugs,

Annie

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Sorry?

by RichieRich in

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over the past few days... someone who i'm no longer associated with has been out on vendetta to discredit me.

it started with a mass mail to my myspace friends, which caused nothing more than a few eyebrows to be raised.

that was the reaction of people who know me in real life.

Sunspot

Richie....I have always enjoyed reading your posts---your low times and your higher points were always interesting when you presented them. We have been upset along WITH you as you emerged from your home and to a new life, and then we have cheered FOR you when you shared so many things here concerning your NEW life.

My comment on the other thread indicated that this latest incident made me feel sad, although I couldn't exactly say WHY.

I feel even MORE saddened at the turn this has all taken, for a LOT of reasons. Maybe I am wrong, but I somehow get the feeling that there is still a huge gaping hole that has yet to be filled in, something we missed or are not being told on all this.

I am deeply sorry that you have chosen to leave this board Richie, because you WILL be missed.

I DO want to wish you well in whatever you do.

hugs,

Annie

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Do People Truly "Love" Each Other On This Forum?

by minimus in

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i read how certain ones will profess their "love" for another poster---a poster that they probably never met in "real life".

is it me or does this strike you as almost impossible??

?

Sunspot

There are SO MANY forms and levels of "love". It is next to impossible to paint this word with such a large brush.

I feel loving towards a good many posters here, and there ARE some that I would say I truly love. Some I have met in person, some I have not, and some have gone out of their way to show me kindnesses in a lot of ways. It would be incorrect if I said I did NOT love them for these things and their loving behavior.

Looking at it this way, I would then say that yes---people DO truly love each other on this forum.

hugs,

Annie

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purpledoodles strikes again

by purplesofa in

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some recent stuff.........kinda like the wt, same old stuff!.

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the twelve apostles!.

Sunspot

Oh...these are quite extraordinary! I can't imagine sitting down and producing something like that from the top of my head! What a wonderful talent to have! I could "see" a LOT of ways to use this type of artwork....lending yourself to designing book or album covers, personalized stationery, fabrics, and even wallpaper borders (the kind for WALLS, LOL)!

I think you could have a very nice career going for yourself having such an ease with flowing design!

hugs,

Annie

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Mom's calling me...

by Reverend Warhawk in

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...and checking my spiritual status.. .

first, she called me on thanksgiving day, and told me in a oddly warm tone, "i suppose you made turkey, right?

" to which i replied in detail how i prepared it (mom's a cooking freak and she's great at it), and how i was amazed at how tender and rich it tasted, being the very first time i roast a turkey.

Sunspot

Hello RW...

I don't know you or your past history.....but I often wondered AS a JW....just why it WAS wrong to welcome in the New Year? It IS a new year (can't deny THAT) and it is NOT a religious event....and we ALL share the new year and a new calendar...right?

I stupidly just "went along with the program" for 30 years, but I really didn't know WHY...on this occasion anyway!

hugs,

Annie