Memories! A few years ago I went back with my wife and on Sunday morning we went to Starbucks instead of going to the meeting. We had a leisurely morning, eating and drinking and reading the New York Times. I was still a loyal JW at the time, but hey, we vere on vacation!
What creased me up, though, was the number of Bethelites also there, skipping the public talk and hurriedly underlining Watchtowers, before going in late to the KH!!
I remember once a tour came round and I was working away at my desk (we weren't supposed to stop to talk to tours, otherwise we'd never get any work done). One day a young sister from my old congregation came on tour, and I felt justified in stopping and talking to her. But we talked so long the tour had moved on, so I left my desk and took her round on the rest of the tour myself. Boy, did I get into trouble! I was hauled up before my department overseer and the factory committee. I only found out later that the tour guide had the hots for her himself, and as he was one of my seniors, he kicked up hell for me behind the scenes. I must admit, though, she was hot!!
By the way, someone earlier mentioned Bob Butler. I knew him well in the '70s, even then he was a 'lifer.' Anyone know what he's doing now?
