Posts by DFWnonJW

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Raised a JW... did you have a childhood?

by ignorance is strength in

personally i was quite serious at a young age.. there was no "boys will be boys" growing up.

personally i feel kind of cheated out of a childhood by an organization that forced you to think that "everything around you was going to be gone soon so you better grow up, start publishing, and giving talks.

" did any of you experience a less than stellar childhood, especially because of the lack of holidays and socially-isolating religion gowing up?

DFWnonJW

I was going through old family photos last night and it's just so apparent. The early photos of me show a happy normal kid always smiling and just, well, normal. Then, when I was 5, my mom became a witness hook, line and sinker and there is just an obvious difference that I can see in my photos. All of a sudden comes the isolation that so many of us felt as well as the fear of watching the sudden destruction of everything in front of your very eyes "any day now". It takes it's toll.

Now, I understand that there have always been those that have suffered infinitely more than I have and of course I don't mean just JW's. The suffering of people is an unfortunate constant but that whole "but for the grace of god...." thing only goes so far. Personal happiness and contentment can be based on the suffering of others. Well, unless you happen to be a serial killer I suppose. I'm rambling, shut me up!

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MY CONSULTING TRIP TO BETHEL (starting over) PART 6

by seven006 in

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within a few weeks i leased a condo on the banks of the willamette river just out side the city of portland.

as she got into her car she looked at me funny again, laughed and just shook her head.. .

i told him that if i said i was sorry, i knew that is what they wanted to hear but it was not the truth.

DFWnonJW

I'll have to agree. The bar / meat market scene and the Harlot image flashing before your eyes as described is priceless! Since I don't dance either, I can understand the sudden emotions (fear) and sweating from being pulled to a dance floor. Great storytelling and like everyone else, I'm anxious for more.

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Favorite epitaphs/ Your epitaph

by bebu in

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i've always "enjoyed"(?

) walking thru cemeteries, especially older ones, when i travel.

i guess that's because in the western us we really don't have very many old cemeteries, and i find it an interesting window on history and lives.. in lexington, there was a grave that had the headstone marked with "i told you i was sick" (at least, that's what we heard on a local tv news story while we lived there).

DFWnonJW

somewhere I'm sure there's a jw's headstone that reads "Stayed Alive till '75"

or...."millions now living..." You know the rest I'm sure. :)

or.... just chillin'

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Are you related to anyone famous?

by Mulan in

i thought this might be a fun "fluff" thread.

someone posted the other day that marc anthony (the singer) is their cousin.

i have done extensive genealogy research so i know a few famous relatives.

DFWnonJW

Chalk up another to Benedict Arnold's ancestry (or so I've always heard). Other than that, the only other "famous" relative I've ever heard of was an old Dallas Cowboy named John Niland. Supposedly a distant cousin or somesuch. So I guess all in all I'd have to say no, not related to anyone famous.

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haunted houses

by free will in

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so, that spooky season is almost upon us again.

how many of you, will go on haunted house tours or delve into anything spiritistic?

i mean we don't want the demons to attach to us, do we?!

DFWnonJW

Usually, several entities would vie for time on the board in a given session. It’s like they had to compete with ‘each other’ for their time to speak

Sounds like the Ouija board is the "Other Worlds Internet Service". Hmmmm, I wonder.....

yep, there is....http://luvflash.homestead.com/Ouija.html

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Have YOU Ever Met Up With Anyone Famous

by RAYZORBLADE in

have any of you on this forum, ever met up with anyone considered famous?

i've met a great deal of people over the years.

one of my most memorable: dennis leary, drinking a few pints with him as he sang "margaritaville" from the jukebox.

DFWnonJW

No.

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JWD Maps America America

by Lady Lee in

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well here is the start .

if your name is not on it then either it wasn't on the old texas map or it wasn't added to the previous list so... .

if you want your name added please say so and let me know what state you are in.

DFWnonJW

Lady Lee,

Great job!! Please add yet another texan (me) to the map. Just scrunch me in between two women if you would be so kind :)

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gettin hitched on friday

by doodle-v in

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well my fiance (savage_buda) and i are leavin for vegas tommarow.

we're getting married friday afternoon.

anyone got any tips for the bride to be?

DFWnonJW

I have no advice to offer, just a big congratulations and best wishes to you two!

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Jehovah's Witnesses, meet your mother

by DanTheMan in

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if you had to describe the faithful slave, information disseminating arm of the organization as having a singular, human personality, what would that personality be like?

would it not be that of a nagging mother?

how many "warnings" about apostates, the internet, satan, worldlies, workmates, people met while on vacation, satan, working too much, not putting forth enough effort, the media, slowing down, satan, entertainment, satan satan satan, etc.

DFWnonJW

Sometimes a song just hits the nail on the head. Pink Floyd's.....

Mother (Waters) Mother do you think they'll drop the bomb?
Mother do you think they'll like this song?
Mother do you think they'll try to break my balls?
Mother should I build the wall?
Mother should I run for president?
Mother should I trust the government?
Mother will they put me in the firing line?
Ooooooh, Is it just a waste of time?

Hush now baby, baby, dont you cry.
Mother's gonna make all your nightmares come true.
Mother's gonna put all her fears into you.
Mother's gonna keep you right here under her wing.
She wont let you fly, but she might let you sing.
Mama will keep baby cozy and warm.
Ooooh baby ooooh baby oooooh baby,
Of course mama'll help to build the wall.

Mother do you think she's good enough -- to me?
Mother do you think she's dangerous -- to me?
Mother will she tear your little boy apart?
Mother will she break my heart?

Hush now baby, baby dont you cry.
Mama's gonna check out all your girlfriends for you.
Mama wont let anyone dirty get through.
Mama's gonna wait up until you get in.
Mama will always find out where you've been.
Mama's gonna keep baby healthy and clean.
Ooooh baby oooh baby oooh baby,
You'll always be baby to me.

Mother, did it need to be so high?

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Which songs do you members over 40...and then members under 40

by berylblue in

which songs do all of you over 40 feel are must-listens for those of every age?

conversely, i really would like to know what the younger ones here think are the must -hear songs for every generation.

without my daughters in my life, i don't get to hear the better offerings of the new artists.

DFWnonJW

Hey Sixy of Niney;

I used to have several Les Paul's that would now bring probably upwards of $2000 each. ;(
About a year ago I bought a Jay Turser copy for ~$275 and it just beats the living hell out of any other Les Paul copy I've owned or played. Now I'm just a rank amatuer (emphasis on rank) but in my opinion they make excellent guitars for beginners & intermediaries without costing two arms and two legs. I've seen some locally in shops but you can find them on ebay to see the variety they make and descriptions etc.

Just my 3 cents and whatever axe your daughter winds up with, best of luck to her (and your ears!)