Posts by shotgun

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I finally got a new computer,,,,I missed replying to ya'll

by LyinEyes in

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my old computer finally expired last night,,,,much to my delight.

i didn't even have to throw it out the window, it .

just refused to cooperate any longer.

shotgun

Welcome back Dede....it's true...Gumby is a tightwad!

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My dream last night: an ache in my heart

by Lady Lee in

when i was 9 my mother escaped for her life from my abusive father.

there were 4 children in the family and she took the two youngest to leave with her sister while she went to find a place to live (this is pre-jw).

she left the oldest of the boys (18 months younger than i was) and i with the parents of one of my school friends.

We often see on the news reports of child abuse and children being forced to work and take on adult roles at ages where the main concern should be having fun, being loved and filling that young mind through new and wonderous adventures. For the most part I had pictured it being in third world countries, that was until I joined this forum where so many have shared some of the darkest moments of their life.

You are living proof that the human spirit can prevail. Your diligent research, loving posts and kindness have helped many.

Thanks from the heart..Shotgun

Your knitting is pretty good too

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How great the wind ..!

by El blanko in

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i sat yesterday with two friends having a drink on the banks of the river severn.

it was a grey overcast day, a slight breeze, but beautiful all the same.

one of my drinking buddies pointed out that the trees were moving, the grass was moving and the water was rippling and he observed how his mind was enriched by the simply gesture of nature in all it's animated glory.

shotgun

Sure you weren't puffing a little something too.

Sounds nice the way you describe it...my thought process yesterday on a plane was, I'm going almost 900 KMH eating honey nut cheerioes.

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What's Your Opinion Regarding Spanking A Child?

by minimus in

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do you think it is ever appropriate?

should it be illegal?

do you think the bible recommends doing this?

shotgun

(((Billygoat))) That's despicable of your father.

BBgun's mother and I have two different approaches, I do not spank and she does.

She uses the Invisible God of the Universe Jehovah as her touchstone to make BBgun behave properly, please Jah, love Jah, Jah doesn't like that..and so on.

I try to use love of family and wanting to please each other as the touchstone, a tangible and visible relationship which has true meaning. BBgun will sometimes cry when I tell her how much she's hurt my feelings by doing something which endangered herself or by being disrespectful.(maybe girls are different)

She never under any circumstances get disciplined for accidental issues, spilling something or breaking something accidentally.

It's the 18 months to 3 years stage which is little more difficult to figure out. During that time she did get a couple swats on the bum, but very few and she had padding for several months to soften the blow.

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September 1,2004 WT Beware The Voice of Strangers

by Wolfy in

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i managed to get my scanner working on another pc.

i'm not sure about the policy about posting scans of watchtowers here so if you want me to send you the scans let me know.

the scans are in a zip file which is password protected.

shotgun

Wolfy & Elsewhere

I'm not sure about the policy about posting scans of Watchtowers here so if you want me to send you the scans let me know.

I think someone mentioned it's ok to post this as long as you give credit to the publisher...I have not seen you do this yet so allow me.

This smelly fish piece of crap has been brought been brought to you by a Bunch of old guys in New York... A.K.A..the Governing Booby.

In a bi-weekly rag called the Watchtower.....How was that!

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Placed an ad today

by seattleniceguy in

a few days ago someone posted an article in the ny times, i believe, that talked about fundamentalist christianity and how its rhetoric about the gruesome destruction of non-believers (as depicted, for example, in the left behind series) was eerily similar to the attitudes in extremist islam.

since leaving the witnesses, i have been angered at their hateful rhetoric, and especially at how they masquerade as a benign, loving religion when they really treat non-believers with contempt when it comes to actual interactions.

it's passive-agressive, especially since they claim that it is not them, but god, who will do the destruction.

shotgun

Should at least catch a few people's attention..did you include any websites or just what you posted?

Blondie..the quote you use is the one they spout all the time out one side of the mouth and deny it out the other side.

Gumbiblebiggot...who was that masked man

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My Day with Valis........

by Gadget in

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valis arrived last night to stop for a few days, and i met him in town.

my parents still had my car from when i was away, so we had to find a bar to wait while they had the book study at their house then came to pick us up.

we managed to get rid of most of my fridge full of beer and had god fun chatting and carrying on all night

shotgun

Gadget...your father will feel differently after Valis pinches his ass.

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The best place to live and why

by Doubtfully Yours in

i believe new england, particularly southern new hampshire, is the best place to live because.... 1- enjoy the 4 seasons.. 2- live free or die.

less taxes!.

3- the mountains are just glorious!.

shotgun

French

British Columbia Canada has great scenic spots

http://www.grousemountain.com/

http://www.britishcolumbia.com/photogallery/

http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/gallery/scenic/

We have a few Ikea's for a touch of Sweden and a few Mongolian restaurants too.

I would have to say though of all the Countries I have visited...Spain was my favorite.

Farkel and Corvin make compelling cases for SanDiego.

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Eating weird things in China

by Leolaia in

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well, i guess i can say that on my asian trip i knowingly consumed three new animals i had not eaten before (my apologies to vegetarians on the board who might cringe at the way that was worded).

first off, pigeon.

on my birthday in beijing we ate at a very pricey, fancy restaurant at the hotel and we thought we'd try to pigeon to see what it was like.

shotgun

Awesome Pictures and commentary Leolaia

Hmmm....I thought hump day was Wednesday

What kind of camera are you using?

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This is about out beloved Dansk

by mouthy in

how sorry i was to hear from dansk-he is going through a very difficult time.. i would like all prayers, thoughts, please keep this in mind ____ for me!!!!.

the sad news he has cancer.it is lymphoma!!!

they are waiting on the results of the biopsy before determining treatment..... he didnt want me to say anything at first- as he feels you all have your own problems & he didnt want to upset anyone-because he says "they are dear friends".

shotgun

Ian

A friend with lots of energy will be contacting you soon...No not Jesus!

You know I'm not much into praying anymore but I do keep you in my thoughts and I check this thread to see how things are going.

I've even gone so far as writing your name in every bathroom stall I can find and ask people to think of you while they're just sitting around. I leave them a little message which says that no matter how shitty life gets be thankful for good things you have and when something doesn't smell right act upon it.

We often place so much trust in our doctors and care givers and we don't go with our gut feelings. What you relayed to me about the doctors in your case sadly seems to be a very common occurance.

Oh well...your on the right track now...feeling better, losing weight...you even look taller

Take care..your friend from across the pond..and then some, Shotgun