of all the things people decided they needed to stockpile for a potential quarantine.
all of the stores around my area ran completely out of toilet paper this last weekend.
people were piling it into their carts and vehicles as if they were going to be holed up for a year.
Do we have any old Watchtowers or Awakes laying around somewhere?
3rdgen ...
I have two complete sets dating back to the 1950's from deceased relatives. I guess I could just read and shit and use whatever paragraphs I don't agree with as I choose.
Rub a Dub
this topic is to focus on status updates & advice (no opinion or politics please).. status.
latest status is that it's serious, probably isn't going to be contained and most large companies are making contingency plans, cancelling large events etc... which i don't think would happen if it was just people being alarmist.
the incubation period means it may have already spread further and infected many more people than are currently known, so expect jumps in the numbers over the coming days and weeks.. tracking.
and the worst is all the bars are closed so no one has a place to cry in their beer. I always feel a little humor keeps all from going nuts.
Still Totally ADD ...
For what it's worth, I have followed the government's recommendations on having at least a two week supply of basic goods.
My wine rack is full, I have several liters of scotch and vodka, four cases of beer and plenty of chips and salsa. I have several racks of ribs in the freezer along with several pounds of shrimp along with a dozen boxes of Rice-a-Roni and plenty of toilet paper.
I'm in this for the long haul. Cheers.
Rub a Dub
this topic is to focus on status updates & advice (no opinion or politics please).. status.
latest status is that it's serious, probably isn't going to be contained and most large companies are making contingency plans, cancelling large events etc... which i don't think would happen if it was just people being alarmist.
the incubation period means it may have already spread further and infected many more people than are currently known, so expect jumps in the numbers over the coming days and weeks.. tracking.
Seriously, I am glad to keep this apolitical as the topic requests. I am glad that our Supreme Leader, Commander in Chief, or other respectful terms no longer considers this crisis as a hoax.
It was actually very encouraging to hear him speak in a dignified and respectful manner and no name-calling.
He just needs to get the virus testing kits available to anyone who needs them. I keep hearing repeatedly that South Korea tests 15,000 people every day and we (US) have only tested a total of 25,000 or so.
I don't understand what South Korea has that we don't have.
Rub a Dub
possible cancelling the memorial after years of experiences of bro/sis under nazi , communist oppression and many other countries still conducting the memorial under threat of death that the governing body is listening to the superior authorities regarding this virus pandemic.. could it be that after taking control of the k/halls that the branch/governing body would be responsible for any disobedience to the civil authorities and liable for any deaths.. they would have left upto the local body of elders and encouraged obedience to god rather than men and a lack of faith in jehovah to protect his people..
The[y] might as well put it online. Almost no one partakes anyway.
Ding ...
From a friend at Bethel, they have created two emogies; one for the bread and one for the wine. To make it more efficient, there is a "Both" option so that you can do the bread and wine without having to navigate to different places.
This will be a loving provision.
Rub a Dub
a while back, we had a saturday wedding reception for a brother and sister from our kingdom hall.
the reception ended at midnight.
most of us got home at around 1:00 a.m. our sunday public talk meeting started at 9:30 a.m. .
Is this a joke thread ?????
How can a reasonable person not nod off ????
Rub a Dub
this topic is to focus on status updates & advice (no opinion or politics please).. status.
latest status is that it's serious, probably isn't going to be contained and most large companies are making contingency plans, cancelling large events etc... which i don't think would happen if it was just people being alarmist.
the incubation period means it may have already spread further and infected many more people than are currently known, so expect jumps in the numbers over the coming days and weeks.. tracking.
Here in South Florida, there was a panic in our local grocery stores (especially Publix) here yesterday (Saturday). It was crazy. Today, I went to get some stuff for breakfast and things were stocked up (except toilet paper, paper towels and eggs).
I guess everyone did their panic buying yesterday. Today, there were about 9 checkout lines open and 3 were empty. No waiting time!
Whatever.
Rub a Dub
the muslim scum tellls suicide bombers to wash hands and not touch others when blowing them self up.
safety first.
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You don't want to spread disease to others.
Rub a Dub
i am curious can a single jw sister get a breast augmentation?
will the elders disfellowship her?
will jehovah be angry with her or upset?
It all depends on how you dress.
Getting from an A to a C would be no problem. Going from a C to an E or F would certainly draw some interest, or as we may say, "attention."
But in most cases, if you don't flaunt it at the KH, I can't see how elders or anyone else can really have that much to say.
If they call you into the back room and ask questions, just take your bra off, show them and wiggle a little bit. That will end any negative comments from the elders.
Rub a Dub
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/2020/03/museum-of-the-bible-dead-sea-scrolls-forgeries/ independent researchers funded by the museum of the bible announced that all 16 of the museum’s dead sea scroll fragments are modern forgeries.
the museum ceo exclaimed, “we’re victims—we’re victims of misrepresentation, we’re victims of fraud.” the pieces are probably made of ancient leather, they were inked in modern times and modified to resemble real dead sea scrolls; all with the intention of deceiving for profit.
the researcher's report’s findings raise grave questions about the “post-2002” dead sea scroll fragments, a group of some 70 snippets of biblical text that entered the antiquities market in the 2000's.
What has been forged is not the content but the historicity as an object d'art, so to speak.
It's like thinking you own a Dali painting - yet discovering what you possess is forged by another artist.
Terry ...
I agree.
But that "China" or "Made in China" sticker on the back of the scrolls raises some serious concerns regarding authenticity. Personally, if you peel the sticker off it may add more credibility to the underlying document.
Rub a Dub
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/2020/03/museum-of-the-bible-dead-sea-scrolls-forgeries/ independent researchers funded by the museum of the bible announced that all 16 of the museum’s dead sea scroll fragments are modern forgeries.
the museum ceo exclaimed, “we’re victims—we’re victims of misrepresentation, we’re victims of fraud.” the pieces are probably made of ancient leather, they were inked in modern times and modified to resemble real dead sea scrolls; all with the intention of deceiving for profit.
the researcher's report’s findings raise grave questions about the “post-2002” dead sea scroll fragments, a group of some 70 snippets of biblical text that entered the antiquities market in the 2000's.
The people who forged them made a major mistake.
They should have removed the "Made in China" sticker from the back of the scrolls.
Rub a Dub
