EXCUSE ME! But I couldn't help but notice a little matter of Manchester City 1 - 5 Arsenal. Then there was just a minor matter of Juventus 0 - 3 Manchester United. It's not all over yet, boys, we're getting in gear. Come on th' REDS!!!!!!!!!!! Stretford Ender
Posts by Dansk
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3Manchester Utd 0 - 2 Arsenal
by Pleasuredome inback of the net!!!!
its so great to see the smug fergie so pigged off!
fantashtic!
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THE BOX
by Dansk inpersonally, i like to stretch my legs and walk around the town rather than drive.
if i want to go into the city i'll take the car rather than the bus or train.
unfortunately, this particular day my car wasn't available and so i had to take the bus.. on paying my fare and walking along the aisle it was obvious the bus was crammed pack with people, but i still managed to spot the only vacant seat.
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Dansk
Personally, I like to stretch my legs and walk around the town rather than drive. If I want to go into the city I'll take the car rather than the bus or train. Unfortunately, this particular day my car wasn't available and so I had to take the bus.
On paying my fare and walking along the aisle it was obvious the bus was crammed pack with people, but I still managed to spot the only vacant seat. The man in the seat alongside was about 60 years of age and wearing a light coloured rain coat. On his lap was a shoe box, which he held securely.
As I was taking my seat next to him he looked up and so we smiled at each other. "All right?", I said. "Fine, thank you," came the reply.
The bus had only gone about 100 yards when I suddenly became aware of some obnoxious smell. It was so bad that I was concerned I'd picked something up; it seemed so close. I quickly smelt my arm pits. No, it wasn't my person (I'M ALWAYS WASHING).
I turned to the man sat beside me and said "What've you got in that box?"
"Nothing!", he quickly replied.
The bus drove on and the smell got worse.....
I checked the underside of my shoes, but there was no dog-dung. I checked my coat, lest I'd put it down somewhere and picked it up heavier than I'd left it. Still I couldn't find anything. The smell was now becoming overpowering!
I turned to the man again and, slightly louder, said "What HAVE you got in that box?"
"I've got nothing in this box?", came the reply.
A few hundred yards further along and I could stand it no longer. The SMELL was absolutely AWFUL. I checked my shoes again, I checked my armpits, I checked my coat, my trousers, everything!
Turning to the man sat beside me - and convinced his box held the answer - I screamed "WHAT'VE YOU GOT IN THAT BOX?!"
Nervously now, he said "I - I've got nothing in this box. Nothing at all!"
"YES YOU HAVE!", I retorted. "NOW OPEN IT!"
The man took the lid off the box and..........goodness gracious.........unbelievable...............horrible..............absolutely disgusting! The box contained the biggest piece of human dung I've ever seen! It must have been a full 9 inches long and at least 10 inches wide - a REAL WHOPPER!
Almost speechless, but welling up with anger I said:" WHAT ON EARTH ARE YOU DOING WITH THAT!!?"
In a so matter-of-fact kind of way he replied "I'm taking it to the opticians."
"The opticians!", I replied incredulously, "What on earth for?!
"Well, you see", came the polite reply, "every time I do one of these it makes my eyes water."
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My First Motor Bike..
by Englishman in..was a 1949 bsa a7.
look at the rear suspension!
note also the separate engine and gear-box.. .
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Dansk
Englishman,
Why do I get the feeling you're trying to take us all for a ride on this one?
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Desire to talk to an elder
by Eppie inhey everyone,.
i have a question: i am happily faded but i recently got the desire to talk to an elder of my old congregation.
the problem is that he doesn't know i am faded (i kinda disappeared from jw archives while moving to college), and that i do not want to get into trouble by this.
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Dansk
Eppie,
Stay well away! If you want to talk, talk to us here - or other ex-JWs close to where you live (providing they are moral, of course). It is most unlikely that any elder would "forget" any conversation you have with him and you'll just be starting problems for the future. Enjoy your freedom - treat how you feel as withdrawl symptoms. Takes a long time to get the "poison" out of your system - I was blessed, got rid of mine in days!
Seriously, it has taken many people decades to have the freedom you have now. Don't ruin it for yourself!
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For Those Still Attending Meetings
by JH infor those who still go to the mettings once in a while, did you notice if the elder visits to inactive ones is paying off?
are some coming back to the hall?
have they mentioned a couple of names of people who have decided to quit for good?
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Dansk
Francois,
If that's really you in the picture, I believe you about the punch on the nose! Peace man!
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My son's being seduced!
by LoneWolf insometimes things happen that are just too funny to keep to oneself.
this just happened about an hour ago.. my whole family is still in the organization and in good standing, although they aren't as narrow minded as most.
my wife especially is the old-fashioned mom who wants things to be proper and of healthy influence for her kids.
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Dansk
Lonewolf, that's a great story and I'm truly pleased for you. There's nothing to beat a close-knit happy family, as yours obviously is. How would you react, though, if one of your children left the Org?
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For Those Still Attending Meetings
by JH infor those who still go to the mettings once in a while, did you notice if the elder visits to inactive ones is paying off?
are some coming back to the hall?
have they mentioned a couple of names of people who have decided to quit for good?
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Dansk
Hi JH,
Interesting thought. I received a 'phone call last Sunday from a "lapsed" JW. He's been out since 1975 and 'phoned to tell me that he's been visited by an elder who wants to call round every Friday evening and go through the 'Knowledge Book' with him. I mean, no shepherding calls in 28 years and now they want to get him back to the hall! Things must be desperate in Watchtower land................
Is this an attempt to threaten DA and DF to anyone who's been out for years? Well, if you're gonna be free let them make it official!
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UK & IRELAND MAP
by ballistic ini had an idea that i could build a uk map of everyones location which would show you instantly who is in your area from jwd.. (it might be an idea to do a seperate us one aswell but i'll wait and see if this one takes off first, or if anyone from the us wants to volunteer to do that one).
(and australia but you are all in the same backyard anyway - literally!!!).
anyway, all you have to do is post or email me your username and town and i will draw you on the map above which will change gradually to include everyone!.
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Dansk
Next to Simon & Ang and ISP
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English Elder pokes fun at invalids AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!
by Dansk infurther to isp's recent post, i can confirm that jamie reid of the whitefield, manchester congregation, england has, once again, been making fun of invalids in his congregation.
i spoke face to face with a member of his congregation the other day and he confirmed that the reports are true.. my informant (hereafter known as the "mole") told me that the two brothers elder reid poked fun at are called roy taylor and justin brooks.
roy taylor is said to be devoted to the jws, always out on field service and never misses a meeting.
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Dansk
Further to ISP's recent post, I can confirm that Jamie Reid of the Whitefield, Manchester Congregation, England has, once again, been making fun of invalids in his congregation. I spoke FACE TO FACE with a member of his congregation the other day and he confirmed that the reports are true.
My informant (hereafter known as the "mole") told me that the two brothers Elder Reid poked fun at are called Roy Taylor and Justin Brooks. Roy Taylor is said to be devoted to the JWs, always out on field service and never misses a meeting. Unfortunately, he is said to be a little "slow". Justin Brooks was starved of oxygen as a baby and has had to live with the consequences - but he, again, never misses meetings and always gives good answers. Roy Taylor is about retirement age and Justin Brookes is in his twenties.
The mole told me that Elder Reid was lately in his car with his wife, who is a regular pioneer, and two other regular pioneers, one a teenage boy. Reid kept making fun of the people mentioned, immitating their speech and actions - all to the amusement of his wife. The two pioneers in the back of the car told him to stop, that it wasn't funny - and even his wife told him (probably because it was upsetting those in the back of the car).
The young pioneer reported the incident to an elder. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE!!! Remember, Reid's father is the P.O. and their good friend is the CO!!
Now get this! In disgust the young pioneer HAS LEFT THE CONGREGATION!!!
The mole tells me Jamie Reid, School Overseer, is protected by his P.O. father, guaranteeing his impunity. The young pioneer is prepared to go before the CO and DO to state what happened - but doesn't think it would do any good, especially now he's left and because of the Reid's close-knit friendship with the CO.
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UK NW Elder Mocks Disabled Brothers
by ISP ini got some reliable info that an elder regularly mocks a disabled brother that is in his congregation.
he mimics the way he talks and moves about and does this in the ministry for his own pleasure.
it makes his pioneer wife laugh.
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Dansk
Hi,
Re Jamie Reid from the Manchester Whitefield Congregation. A close associate within the congregation confirms what ISP stated, that he is always calling people behind their backs and makes fun of disabled people, two brothers in particular. I am usually a lurker on this list but ISP's post has incensed me because I know J. Reid gets away with so much because his father is the P.O. To compound matters, both the Reids are well in with the C.O, who has stayed with J. Reid. This is why no one is prepared to come forward; one is intimidated by the fact that this close liason will inhibit any action being taken.