i did get an interesting mail from "mommy" - and i think this might be interesting to dig into.. please, let me have some comments!.
http://watchtower.observer.org/apps/pbcs.dll/artikkel?nocache=1&dato=20011015&kategori=news&lopenr=110150008&ref=ar.
yakki da.
Hey Seven
Long time no see! Welcome back to funland!! How ya been? We have all been behaving very nicely since you've been away...absolute peace and tranquility has reigned. I swear! You know you can trust anything I say Dave.
think41self
"Not believing is not the same as not knowing."
i did get an interesting mail from "mommy" - and i think this might be interesting to dig into.. please, let me have some comments!.
http://watchtower.observer.org/apps/pbcs.dll/artikkel?nocache=1&dato=20011015&kategori=news&lopenr=110150008&ref=ar.
yakki da.
Me Jane....Where's Tarzan?
think41self
"Not believing is not the same as not knowing."
hi, my name is erik.
this is my first posting.
i was a witness from the age of 2-18. i was baptized in 1990 as a jehovah's witness.
Hi ERik,
I just wanted to say Welcome to the board!
Others have already answered your questions, more eloquently than I. You are already on a good path by wanting to make decisions for yourself and think for yourself.
I feel badly that you are going through the emotional turmoil that you are. Many of us experienced the same. Most of my family are still witnesses, though I have been out for several years and will never return. Please do not make important decisions based on fear. That is not the right reason. Try to take a deep breath, calm down, and think rationally. Good luck to you in your search for answers!
think41self
"Not believing is not the same as not knowing."
in case anyone is interested in how much this site get's used, here are the 'highlights' from last week:.
over 2 million hits (this is a request for 'anything' including graphics).
over 985,000 page views (this includes the 'chat' feature which bumps it up though).
Simon,
Everyone comes here because we can say what we want, a freedom that was denied us for many years. Sometimes it gets nasty, but no one makes us read anything, right?
You and Angharad are the best. You don't need any fast cars or loose women, and don't be tempted by the Red horse lady and her mounting block Angharad wouldn't like it!
think41self
"Not believing is not the same as not knowing."
howdy all seems like you`re all a buncha good people .
i`ve been looking (lurking) @ youre sight for about 2 weeks now and i must say its good to see the things that i have been suspecting for a long time now are true.
thanks to you all i now feel perhaps im not so evil after all.
Hi doc,
Welcome to the board. I am glad you are making friends here already, I know I have made some very good ones. For each one of us, if and how we technically "leave" the borg is a very personal decision. Some choose to drift quietly away so as not to lose family members, some are forcibly pushed out and are very angry and bitter about it. Some cannot tolerate keeping the things they have learned quiet and feel honor bound to speak their mind. It doesn't matter to us what you do about that. We will offer you support and encouragement wherever you are on that road, because we have all taken one of those paths.
Good luck to you friend, and take care.
think41self
"Not believing is not the same as not knowing."
*** g74 11/8 ***9 is this the time to have children?there has always been a positive attitude about childbearing.
*** g74 11/8 10 is this the time to have children?
what does imminent mean?
Hi JT,
I thought your post an excellent breakdown of HOW the borg is able to control even the most intimate details of someones life...without getting themselves in trouble by stating definitely :You Cannot Have Children", but the effect is the same.
I am sorry you both had to endure that. I agree with what others have said...it's not too late if you both want to still have kids, it will just require checking with a doctor first for Mrs JT. But at this stage of life, you should also seriously consider how much it will change your life! Now don't say "DUH" and roll your eyes at me...I KNOW you've thought of that. Having kids is kind of like having sex for the first time. You can imagine what it will be like...you can talk to all your friends who've "done" it and get their opinions...you can read about it, watch it, etc... But it doesn't really prepare you for the reality of it. Some are extremely disappointed, some pleasantly surprised...you get the idea. Same with kids. I wouldn't take a million dollars for the ones I have, but I wouldn't GIVE a nickel for another one!
Good luck to you and the Mrs, whatever you decide.
think41self
"Not believing is not the same as not knowing."
here's my story.
lord, where do i start?
first of all, to set the scene, i'm female, single and 50'ish.
Hi Trotafox,
Welcome to the board! I enjoyed your story very much. I too am sorry you had to lose your best friend...but I can see you realize that your freedom is worth any price.
Not to try to give you false hope or anything, but I was a faithful dub for 35 years, shunned my own sister and brother when they were df'd...but life went on and I eventually left the borg. Fact is, my sister and I left for good at around the same time, and now we are closer than we ever were before. So, you just never know! Give her some time to really start missing you, then maybe try contacting her. Good luck to you, and I hope you find support and encouragement here!
think41self
"Not believing is not the same as not knowing."
what type of gift would you send to your favourite poster?.
perhaps these two new products from japan would be appropriate for someone you know.. small brush cleans between toes to reduce foot odour.
it's a small brush for cleaning between the toes.
Ok Ozzie,
I'll bite. I would order the bellybutton cleaner for Harmony and Riz...because I think of them as lovely little tarts who probably walk around in those short little shirts showing off their faboulous abs!!!
I would order the toe brush for JanH and Eman...only because I think they're both "creative" and funny enough to come up with some other than intended uses for them!
Ozzie, I would just send YOU a big
think41self
"Not believing is not the same as not knowing."
reuters.... in a surprise development today, jehovah, the god of the christian fundamentalist sect 'jehovah's witnesses' made a statement about the recent controversy regarding the watchtower bible and tract society(wts) and its ngo status.
the 'wts' has now dissassociated itself from its previous ngo connection but had held such a position for the past 9 years or so.
'i've had enough' said the diety, 'i just don't know what i am supposed to do with these people.
Good job ISP,
Gave me a good laugh. Truth is stranger than fiction...it's also funnier than fiction.
think41self
"Not believing is not the same as not knowing."
good news everyone i am engaged.
mickey67214 (jessica) and i are getting married next spring.
a date has not been set yet, but i will let you know later.
I'm a little late, but would like to add my CONGRATS to all the others you've received.
I'm glad you found each other...that's half the battle, eh? And I'm glad you're so happy together. Live long and prosper.
think41self
"Not believing is not the same as not knowing."
