Posts by piztjw

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Watchtower encouraging members to go and preach in Israel

by wannaexit in

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an odd letter was read at last nights' meeting.

it was in regards to a special campaign for next year arranged by the governing body to go and preach in israel.

the call is going out to anybody that speaks hebrew and english.

piztjw

One of the "super" eldurrs I know and his wife servant claim to be going. I heard that it will cost them ONLY $1,000.00 (US) each. And as for "safety" they were informed in their acceptance letter that when asked by any customs agents what the purpose of their trip is they are to lie and say, "We are just tourists on vacation.", otherwise they will likley be denied entry.

So much for telling the truth at all times, and couldn't that money be better used for the help of their local brudders who are struggling to put food on the table?

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Memorial 2015

by ctrwtf in

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so the dw and i a re considering a trip to see some extended familly still very much "in.

" so to avoid any embarassing situations we wanted to check when the memorial date was.

it turns out the first full moon after the vernal equinox is april 4th, 2015.. here's the good part...it's also the night of a full lunar eclipse.

piztjw

The Memorial for 2016 will be Wednesday, March 23, 2016

"Evidently" the Big A isn't going to happen before there are at least TWO more memorials. They got it wrong again when it was implied that 2014 may be the last one.

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Worker falls from KH roof during quick build

by piztjw in

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i heard through the grapevine that one of the slave laborers was walking backwards on the roof of the falls city, nebraska quick build this weekend and fell of the roof.

i heard he landed on his back and head and sustained some pretty serious injuries.. anyone in that area that might provide more information?

extent of injury?

piztjw

I just heard again through the "grapevine" that the worker landed on his feet, then his butt, then elbows, back and head. I heard one of the onlookers thought he had been killed, but "thankfully after several minutes his eyes started to move, and he asked,'where am I?' " Must have been HS cushioned his fall?

He supposedly suffered a crushed elbow, which will require surgery. Next word was that he is actually "okay". I was also informed that he was specifically told not to get close to the edge, so it is now going to be his fault. Blame the victim y'know!

I wonder how much financial burden this guy will incur? He is supposed to be only 22, so I am sure he doesn't have much for medical insurance, and I would imagine that given the impressive show of "love" by the RBC workers slaves in getting him a get well card the bOrg will not be of any help whatsoever!

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A question for my friends in the USA about cowboys.

by punkofnice in

as a kid growing up in the uk we used to play 'cowboys and indians' and watch high chaparal and bonanza along with other cowboy films.

later, in the 70's kung fu would be shown with caine going through the 'old west'.

we even had a chocolate bar that was marketed with a 'cowboy' theme...milky bar.. as far as i know the 'wild west' as shown on tvdidn't actually exist.. are there people that believe it did?.

piztjw

@FHN

I did. Thanks! Sounds like we might have seen some of the same sights over the years.

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A picture paints a thousand words, but ...

by Simon in

while i appreciate people like to post funny pictures from time to time i think it's sometimes gotten a little out of hand and has had a detrimental effect on some of the topics.

while many of the pictures are humerous this isn't intended to be a meme site and there's a tendency for pictures to keep pushing the line and becoming more crude, gross or shocking.. i'd like to request people think twice before posting things like this.

i'm not saying they are outright banned but please think twice before posting them - do they really futher the discussion any or do they detract from the conversation?.

piztjw

I noticed again in this thread how some still display the JW spirit.

Someone does something they personally don't like and they get all pissy and throw a three year-old style tantrum and say they are going to take their toys and go home and pout.

Please folks, if you want to do thing YOUR way start your own site, otherwise accept the site owners decisions.

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Worker falls from KH roof during quick build

by piztjw in

jw
friends

i heard through the grapevine that one of the slave laborers was walking backwards on the roof of the falls city, nebraska quick build this weekend and fell of the roof.

i heard he landed on his back and head and sustained some pretty serious injuries.. anyone in that area that might provide more information?

extent of injury?

piztjw

He fell off the roof at Falls City?

I know, I started laughing pretty hard when I heard, and everyone around assumed I thought it was funny the guy got hurt. Typical of JW's though I guess, ASSUMIMG something that is not true.

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Worker falls from KH roof during quick build

by piztjw in

jw
friends

i heard through the grapevine that one of the slave laborers was walking backwards on the roof of the falls city, nebraska quick build this weekend and fell of the roof.

i heard he landed on his back and head and sustained some pretty serious injuries.. anyone in that area that might provide more information?

extent of injury?

piztjw

I have seen the total lack of respect for indiviuals safety, or compliance with best practices safety regulations by workers slaves at quick builds also. Usually the most blatant offenders were the "big wheels" in charge. Hypocrites!

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A question for my friends in the USA about cowboys.

by punkofnice in

as a kid growing up in the uk we used to play 'cowboys and indians' and watch high chaparal and bonanza along with other cowboy films.

later, in the 70's kung fu would be shown with caine going through the 'old west'.

we even had a chocolate bar that was marketed with a 'cowboy' theme...milky bar.. as far as i know the 'wild west' as shown on tvdidn't actually exist.. are there people that believe it did?.

piztjw

Lincoln, New Mexico is another place to see.

Tombstone, Arizona

As a working cowboy I can say both these places are fairly authentic. BTW there is a great sign above the outdoor mens urinal that is full of cubed ice that melts and carries waste away, "Customers, the ice in this urinal is only occasionaly used to mix your drinks."

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Worker falls from KH roof during quick build

by piztjw in

jw
friends

i heard through the grapevine that one of the slave laborers was walking backwards on the roof of the falls city, nebraska quick build this weekend and fell of the roof.

i heard he landed on his back and head and sustained some pretty serious injuries.. anyone in that area that might provide more information?

extent of injury?

piztjw

I heard through the grapevine that one of the slave laborers was walking backwards on the roof of the Falls City, Nebraska quick build this weekend and fell of the roof. I heard he landed on his back and head and sustained some pretty serious injuries.

Anyone in that area that might provide more information? Extent of injury? Name? Will he be "kicked to the curb", "thrown under the bus" or any other typical JW responses for their own?

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I need some input: I have come to the conclusion my wife blames me for her lack of spirituality

by goingthruthemotions in

so lately my wife and i have been arguing alot.

not big arguments...but more of a bickering.. you see, over the last year i have stepped down as an ms and we moved halls.

last november was around the time i woke.. during this time we still have family studies....but only from the bible.

piztjw

I would ask her if she believes every word in the Bible? If she says yes, then ask her to read Galations 6: 5. Then ask what part of that indicates that you, or anyone else for that matter, are responsible for her spiritual health.