Posts by Dansk

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Those with mates still in

by tech 597 in

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i got home a little late from work this evening, and my wife was getting ready for the bookstudy.

she was quite happy and we began to discuss the days activities.

things were going great.

Dansk

LovesDubs,

You are one hell of a spunky lady. Pity your husband doesn't have your balls!

Dansk

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ARE YOU AFRAID OF DYING?

by Mary in

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as we were all told long ago, none of us would have to worry about getting old and dying in this system of things, because the new system was "right around the corner".

as we all know, that corner was really a circle and the new system is always just out of reach.

my father, a witness for the last 60 years, is terrrified of dying, seeing as he never thought he'd have to deal with it.

Dansk

Hi Mary,

Yours is a timely question as my wife and I have been discussing it a lot lately. I guess I don't fear dying, more dying in pain!

The fact is, the fear of just dying is a state of mind. For example, we "die" every night when we go to sleep. How many times do we wake up and say :"Is it that time already?" We could have been asleep for hours and not even remember a dream. In other words, we were at peace without even realising it. To me, that's like death. It's a perfect peaceful sleep - though it lasts an awful long time

Personally, I don't believe (feel) death is the end. I no longer believe in what we were taught as dubs, but I don't believe we go to heaven or hell either. If you think about it, our bodies are made up of billions of atoms, which don't die. When we die these atoms go into making up other things. That fascinates me. Perhaps I'll end up part dog, part river and part furniture - who knows?!

The main thing is to enjoy life now (I know, an old cliche). I've lost some wonderful pets, let alone family and friends, and I've never detected any difference. I have a greater appreciation for nature all round now and I like the old Buddhist saying: "With each ending comes a new beginning!"

Dansk

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The borg - Star Trek

by pharisee in

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does anyone remember the first episode that the borg were introduced on star trek the next generation?.

if someone remembers the name of the episode, or the season and episode #, that would be great.

Dansk

It's OK BT, she always reminds me of Katherine Hepurn with that gravel voice. If I was going to be ordered around, well, it's gotta be 7 of 9

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The borg - Star Trek

by pharisee in

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does anyone remember the first episode that the borg were introduced on star trek the next generation?.

if someone remembers the name of the episode, or the season and episode #, that would be great.

Dansk

No character growth and how does this ship that gets put through so much each week stay looking so pristine?

Well, that's certainly ruined it for me!

Dansk

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Lurkers! Beware of the 'Escalating Commitment' Trap!

by metatron in

once upon a time, the u.s. got involved in vietnam.

since american lives were lost, more lives and money had to.

be invested to avoid confronting defeat.

Dansk

YEP!

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Gettin' The Party On Early: Big Tex is 41 Tomorrow (April 25)!!!

by cruzanheart in

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happy birthday, darling!!!

nina

Dansk

A BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOR A BIG-HEARTED GUY (You old git!)!

Dansk, Physio and Boys!

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Who here loves to garden?

by obiwan in

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i love to flower garden, i have a really nice one in front of my house.. i have.

holly hocks, primrose, lilacs, daisy's, oriental poppy's.

i also have miniture roses along my sidewalk and i'm getting a peony tree very soon.

Dansk

Count us in there!

Dansk & Physio

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GOING TO A KH FUNERAL NEXT WEEK

by be wise in

it will be the first time i've entered a kh in about 4 or 5 years.

the woman who died was very old.

i hadn't seen her in a very long time, we weren't close but i remember her being really nice to us as kids.

Dansk

be wise,

Please don't take this the wrong way, but why are you going? To pay your respects? The kindly old sister won't know! I'm not being callous, I know WHY you want to attend, but it could bring you problems in the long-term.

I know plenty of old people in my ex-congregation that I really loved and respected. I've wondered what I'd do if they died - but it certainly wouldn't be to attend their funerals at a KH. I've seriously thought about this. The talk will be 90% baloney (though there should be a good 10% at least about the person). Remember, the person is dead so won't know you're there. Your presence, however, might not go unnoticed by others.

It is really wonderful that you should want to pay your last respects but you'd be in the company of a majority with whom you have nothing in common and listening to a talk that you don't believe. I swear that if either of my daughters, who are still in the Org, died I would DEFINITELY NOT attend their funeral at a KH because I just could not sit through any more of that old garbage. Ask anyone who knows me how much I love my family and they'll tell you I love them deeply. I'd die for them - but I could NEVER go and listen to that junk again. The dead are dead and can be respected in other ways. Take time out to write a letter to relatives telling them how much the lady meant to you. THAT would have greater impact and, believe me, you'd feel good about it.

I sincerely mean no disrespect here. We're all different and I appreciate that. Just giving you my thoughts. Whatever, I hope your decision makes the situation more bearable for you.

Dansk

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