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  Seen but not heard!!

  by AS IF in

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  hello to you all, i feel like i know a lot of you because i been here so long and watched you "talking" here so much.

  please know that you are all helping many people.

  i started to to the e dance called the "lurk" you've all done it or heard of it.

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  RAYZORBLADE

  Another Canuck! Oh goodie!

  Hope you stick around, and post some of your thoughts and feelings.

  Looks like you're gonna be 'just fine'.

  Take care.
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  do beer commercials cross the line?

  by DanTheMan in

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  i was hoping to enjoy the championship game between the eagles and the bucs.. but no more than 5 or 10 minutes into the game, a budweiser ad comes on that uses a very obvious double entendre (a conversation between a man and woman that revolves around the very large sweatshirt she is wearing.

  she makes comments like, "small ones are ok, but big ones just feel better.

  " the commercial closes with her remarking about his "small hands".).

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  RAYZORBLADE

  You know, I can understand where some of the 'triggers' for some people come from. That's understandable, but you know, this forum, maybe it is good afterall, because when you put your concerns out there, you get a better objective from other peoples' perspectives. Perhaps it will help quell those demons . Then the humour is better understood and interpetted.

  But, the beer commercials. Uh huh...has anyone seen some of the insane wacky Canadian beer commercials? ESTEE, I'm sure you've seen a few HILARIOUS ones. The one for Molson Ex are hilarious: one commercial for men; one for women - seperate commercials, but funny. There are several others, that are just beyond t & a, but are full of double entendres that venture into 'gay/bi' themes, which bust me up real good.

  Drinking my rye n' ginger right now.

  Edited by - RAYZORBLADE on 20 January 2003 1:5:38
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  Firestorm razes 400 ACT homes: four dead

  by kelpie in

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  hi guys and gals.

  i have found a current report for you all.. monday january 20, 02:42 pmfirestorm razes 400 act homes: four dead.

  a 73-year-old duffy man was identified as the fourth person to have died in ferocious bushfires that ravaged canberra at the weekend, destroying up to 400 homes.. he died in the duffy fires, which destroyed 185 houses.. .

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  RAYZORBLADE

  Kelpie, I was just hearing on the radio about these dreadful brushfires down there in Australia, in and around the ACT region.

  Terrible!

  I have some friends several hundred kilometres away, west of Sydney in Thirlmere. My good friend, originally from Canada, married an Aussie woman, and they are living there.

  What usually is the cause of the fires Kelpie? Are they generally, accidental, deliberate, or natural causes (lightning)?

  Sorry to read about this, those brush fires are scary. I've spoken to a few Aussies who have been near them first hand, and they can retell the horror in their eyes and voice. I hope these fires are extinguished real quick, and YOU are safe and sound.

  Take care.
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  Drifting Away Signs

  by JH in

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  what signs did you give, when you started drifting away?

  were you able to tell who was slowly drifting away in you congregation just by their attitude?edited by - jh on 19 january 2003 19:18:56.

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  Right up to almost the end, I was an auxiliary pioneer.

  Signs (obvious I'm sure): missing meetings; working all the time; sad/depressed affect; little to NO field service whatsoever; more worldly contacts, to name a few.

  It was hellish, having failed my first month of obtaining my required hours; gave it another go the following month, with disastrous results: less hours than the month before. Then the depression set in.

  Trust me, there were deep seated problems (demons, and skeletons in my closet). I really thought THEN, that if I simply just auxiliary pioneered and hung out with more members of the congregation, I could deal with 'my problem', which I never talked about, with anyone.

  Then the signs of drifting away, kicked in, real fast. Prayer, I found utterly useless which at one point drove me to tears. I think somehow in all of that misery, I realized, NO ONE is listening, human or otherwise.

  So, I gave up! But eventually, someone I knew who had an idea of what was going on, tracked me down and was going to contact the Bethel here in Canada, and have me counselled or DF/DA etc., which he said would be 'worse in Jehovah's eyes' , so I eventually contacted an elder, and well the rest is history.

  I'm free!
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  Biblical Names for your children

  by JH in

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  .

  i changed my question to this: .

  what nice biblical name would you give your child, and what was the ugliest biblical name you ever heard a witness give to his child?edited by - jh on 18 january 2003 12:3:36.

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  Being the character that I am, trust me, I'd have some fun with childrens' names...IF I had any. Of course, no worries, I would certainly give my child a name that is easily pronounced, and made sense.

  Some names are pretty much plain, but I still like them. For boys: David, Alec (after my grandfather), Tobias (an uncle) and maybe Samuel (Sam for short).

  For girls: Hannah, Sarah, Mary, Alma and possibly Carmen.

  Names to avoid, IMHO: Cain (honestly), Lucifer (I like it, but well...you know?), anything with more than 3 syllables from the Bible, is a bad start for any kid going into primary school. With baby teeth falling out in the first few years, kids at school will be calling for something that sounds more like an incurable illness. In teenage years, it could get worse, image someone calling up for your son/daughter:

  "hello, may I speak to Abednego?" or "hello, may I speak to Opah?" (book of Ruth, right)
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  Lost My Job Part 2

  by Yizuman in

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  well, thought i give everyone an update on what's going on.

  my landlord now knows i am out of a job and he's super pissed off.

  he's going to file in court this week monday to have me evicted.

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  Yizuman.....I'm outraged. Firstly, I clicked on the Wal-Mart story, and it made my blood boil when I read it. I'm so sorry that this happened, but more outraged that the employer did this. The commercials I've seen on TV re: Wal-Mart, annoy me ever further, although there are not that many up here in Canada.

  Nonetheless, I am seated here feeling absolutely helpless . No doubt we are all feeling for you: wishing and hoping for something better on your behalf, doesn't always cut it.

  Forgive me for being nosey, and so forth, but what state are you in? I do have some good friends in the US, various places, so who knows: word of mouth - can prove to be a good thing. They may know someone somewhere, and a job at hand.

  My e-mail, should work if you wish to contact me, but I'm sure many of the people on here who live in the USA, will probably be more resourceful, but if I can at least ask any of my American friends, I will. You don't need this crap.

  Landlord dude, needs a box of lye to clean out his potty mouth I'm sure. Let me know, I'll send that to him, with love from Canuckistan .

  I hope a job and something better comes along, real soon. Take care!
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  My Grandmother just past away.

  by WildHorses in

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  lamae abigail lackie pieske.

  following triple by-pass surgery, which she had three days ago.

  her liver went into failure and other she suffered other complications.

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  Lilacs, my deepest condolences.

  My only grandparent living is my Maternal Grandmother. I love her incredibly dearly. She has been my pillar of support, constantly.

  I can certainly empathize with you, it must be especially difficult. Sorry to hear about your pet, I have grieved a pet too.

  My sincerest wishes to you and your family. Celebrating her memory and life, is a wonderful thing. It helps with the healing process.

  Take care Lilacs. Big Hug to you and your family members.
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  Best Comeback when being Counselled

  by Stephanus in

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  i've had a chuckle at all the "dumbest counselling" anecdotes.

  now, what was your best/funniest comeback line (and the line that inspired it) when you were being counselled by someone who plainly didn't know what he was going on about?

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  RAYZORBLADE

  Way back when...in the spring of 1984, I remembered I had arranged a meeting with the 'elders' in the last congregation I was in. The thing was, I wouldn't have approached them, but some 'brother' was going to report me etc., and call the Bethel in Canada blah-blah-blah. So, what did I do?

  Wrote a letter to one elder. He wrote me back, he was in Florida at the time, and forwarded my msg. to another elder back in Toronto.

  We arranged a meeting, it was on a Sunday in either April/May 84'. It was not held at the KH, but at an elder's home basement office.

  I didn't waste ANY time. Told them what was up, right away. I just wanted to get it over with.

  Well, out came the Bibles etc. (as would be expected) and then some info that one of the elders had pulled out of his hat that was not factual in my opinion. Later on I found it was not factual at all, based on ignorance.

  Elders: Aren't you concerned about your choice, and displeasing Jehovah?

  ME: No.

  Elders: Are you repentant?

  ME: No.

  Elders: Is there anything we can do to persuade you?

  Me: No.

  Elders: (silence)

  Then they began to pray. I just wanted to get it over with, more or less, quickly and as painlessly as possible.

  I said little. No details, just yes/no answers. I did tell them what the offending sin was, but aside from that: NO DETAILS. Don't kid yourself, they asked many questions, and some were very personal.

  It unnerved them, although trust me, it was not my intent. I remembered confiding to the elders before, and it caused me more headaches, and looking back, maybe I was marked. So my plan was to be: one-word-answers. I did not give them any fodder to work with.

  Never was entirely sure if I was DF'd or DA'd. Doesn't really matter does it? I'm out of there now.

  I'm Free!
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  I'm new here, and a little afraid

  by ydidIanswerthedoor in

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  the reason that i am a little afraid is that four out of my five grown children are still jws and if they knew that i was on here.....well nothing would change, would it, they don't speak to me now.

  ok, i talked myself out of being afraid.

  lol .

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  RAYZORBLADE

  Welcome, and I am so glad you are here. It's so nice to see persons such as yourself find the courage and contact someone/somewhere: like right here.

  I am sure you must be feeling very alone, and definitely unappreciated. We appreciate you sharing your info and coming on-board here. Lots of nice people here, and generally very upbeat, and can relate to having been a JW at some point in our lives.

  Varying age groups, and personalities, but I know that there are a few of us on here that could use a well-appreciated on-line Mom, so we're ready to be adopted when you need us .

  I hope you'll remain with us, and continue to feel better and better as time goes on.

  So Glad You Are Here!
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  I need Your Money

  by OUTLAW in

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  way up here in the great white north we have an epidemic of full amputee dogs.it comes from laying in the snow too long ,the dogs legs freeze and they have to be cut off..i need your money so i can buy skateboards.i can strap the dogs to the boards and take them for a walk.right now these dogs are useless and nobody wants them.what good is a watch dog that just lays there and barks?burglars just step over them while they`re yapping.you can`t play frisbe with them unless your a really good aim.it`s embarrassing to take them out for a drag,they look like an inner tube at the back of a speed boat.commands like:sit,stay,sic-em are meaningless.these dogs spend thier lives with a plate of food in front of them and alot of newspapers behind them.send all the money you can,i won`t use much of it for beer...outlaw .

  edited by - outlaw on 19 january 2003 16:22:6edited by - outlaw on 19 january 2003 19:29:32.

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  Outlaw. Hilarious! But we will try not to laugh at our doggie's plight.

  I think...no kidding, there's a pic of dog (Canadian pooch) with an almost similar plight at Bhurr Records dot com.

  Now I have to find it. I have seen the photo, and it's a real dog with these like training wheels for back legs. I'll see if I can find it.

  Does anyone remember: Crazy Carpets (instead of sleds or toboggans?).