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  2016 Regional Convention - Sunday Morning synopsis

  by Jehalapeno in

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  via reddit.

  here are the morning program highlights.

  will update for the afternoon once it's all over.

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  GrreatTeacher

  It really drives me crazy that they put down homeownership and promote renting.

  I've been a homeowner long enough (22 years) and have enough equity that I would easily pay an extra $1000 a month if I rented.

  So stupid.

  If I hadn't have put an addition on my house, it would nearly be paid off.

  If they promoted people buying small houses, then they could hit them up for extra donations once they're middle-aged and their mortgages are paid off.

  Such short-sighted thinking. And they hurt themselves as well as their followers in the process.
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  What's your favourite feel good movie ?

  by jhine in

  1. jw
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  maybe it's time for a less serious thread .

  i have just finished watching dirty dancing ( again ) .

  what is your feel good movie , the one that makes you smile and cry happy tears ?

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  GrreatTeacher

  Up!
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  [RECAP] Southern California day-at-the-beach

  by Happy Guy in

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  thank you to everyone who made it out to the beach yesterday.

  it was a fantastic event.

  by my count, there were about 60 people.

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  GrreatTeacher

  You west coast folks have all the fun!
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  Many are leaving their enforced, inbred and inherited religions, and surprise it's not just JWs...

  by UNCONDITIONAL LOVE in

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  i want to share this great article from an informative website on religion and how it is an age old play on emotions and why many are fleeing from religion, including you.

  the other insightful articles on this website will help to soothe your complex worries and open your eyes to a great reality.. one love.

  http://wakeup-world.com/2015/11/21/waking-up-from-religion/.

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  GrreatTeacher

  Oh, goody. Your comments are complete.

  And so is your forum posting tone deafness.
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  Prince and addictive drugs…a possible loophole?

  by Londo111 in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  according to the elder's rulebook, there is this addendum in the chapter on the grounds for judicial committee and the section: "misuse of addictive drugs":.

  please note: the use of addictive drugs under medical supervision, such as for pain management, would not necessarily require judicial review.

  when questions arise, consult with the branch office.. .

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  GrreatTeacher

  It really upsets me when people talk about other people's medication use.

  It's one thing if you decide to share your own medication use, but talking about others' is not cool.

  JWs seem to have a huge problem with minding everyone else's business.
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  UKIP giving doorstep campaigns a bad name, insist Jehovah’s Witnesses

  by cofty in

  1. social
  2. humour

  jehovah’s witnesses have today claimed that the concept of knocking on someone’s door and talking them into believing in the same crazy things as you could disappear thanks to right-wing bullshit....

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  GrreatTeacher

  But, the noble Duke of York DID have 10,000 men!

  I learned this in nursery school, so it must be true!

  I TEACH this in nursery school!

  My life is a lie...
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  Flying Scotsman Visits My Town

  by cofty in

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  the iconic steam engine the flying scotsman has been restored and is back on tour along the east coast main line between london and edinburgh.

  this evening it crossed the royal border bridge in berwick-on-tweed for the first time since it was put out of service in january 1963.. here are few shots.. .

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  GrreatTeacher

  Thanks. I'll definitely hold you to that!
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  Flying Scotsman Visits My Town

  by cofty in

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  the iconic steam engine the flying scotsman has been restored and is back on tour along the east coast main line between london and edinburgh.

  this evening it crossed the royal border bridge in berwick-on-tweed for the first time since it was put out of service in january 1963.. here are few shots.. .

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  GrreatTeacher

  Oh, I'm sure he would. We'll put the York restoration sheds on our bucket list.

  He's managed to extract a promise that when he graduates high school, we'll take him to the UK for a grand railroad tour.

  Now, I've just got to figure out how to pay for it!
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  Flying Scotsman Visits My Town

  by cofty in

  1. social
  2. current

  the iconic steam engine the flying scotsman has been restored and is back on tour along the east coast main line between london and edinburgh.

  this evening it crossed the royal border bridge in berwick-on-tweed for the first time since it was put out of service in january 1963.. here are few shots.. .

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  GrreatTeacher

  Cofty, I will tell him. He is pleased beyond belief when his knowledge can compete in the adult world.

  He had so many issues when he was little, but we've worked through them and it looks like he's turning out fine.

  My philosophy on childrearing is: help them find their passion, support it, and they will thrive!
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  Flying Scotsman Visits My Town

  by cofty in

  1. social
  2. current

  the iconic steam engine the flying scotsman has been restored and is back on tour along the east coast main line between london and edinburgh.

  this evening it crossed the royal border bridge in berwick-on-tweed for the first time since it was put out of service in january 1963.. here are few shots.. .

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  GrreatTeacher

  Couldn't find any info online about the Railriders, other than a minor league baseball team in Pennsylvania of the same name.

  We take this kid anywhere within a 5 hour drive that has an old steam railroad running. He even volunteers at a (somewhat) local scenic railroad that runs steam. He even gets to ride in the engine sometimes. He usually shadows the brakeman and fireman and sometimes helps with maintenance of way issues. He's passed the adult test of Federal Railroad Administration regulations and the other volunteers (it's all volunteer) are mentoring him. The are telling him that with 5 or 6 years of railroad experience with them and going to Community college, he might be able to get a real job with a real railroad like CSX when he turns 21.

  It's truly awesome that my kid with ADHD is able to focus and thrive in this arena. We do what we can to give him these experiences and nurture his passion. It helps that he's an only child so all our spare money and energy can go entirely to him. :)