Ahhhh......the fads, Leather patches on the elbows (early 80's) Leather Skinny Ties (Mid 80's) Already mentioned Dock Shoes (Mid 80's) Cowboy Boots (with the metal heal & toe protectors) (late 80's early 90's) Paisley Hankerchef in the pocket that matched the tie (mid 80's till early 90's) Knit Ties with the square bottoms mid 80's till late 80's) Shark skin suits, those super shinny suits (mid 80's)
TheHypnoToad
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JW dress fads
by rassillon ini was just looking at the revelation book and some of the illustrations reminded me of some of the dress fads which i have seen growing up as a jw.
what fads did you see at the halls?.
the one that got me to thinking was the sun dress on page 51. .
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Favorite Christmas Music
by jayhawk1 inwhat is your favorite christmas music?
do you go for the classic stuff?
dr demento stuff perhaps?
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TheHypnoToad
Hi Jayhawk! I'm on hubby's computer, this is Kitten Whiskers. When I was little I LOVED to hear "Grandma got run over by a reindeer", and plan on sharing this with our kids. Also, "The twelve days of Christmas" because I remember spending the night at my grandparents and Grandma and Grandpa tucking us in bed and singing this song while my grandpa played the harmonica or violin. Oh, and "I saw mommy kissing Santa Clause" and "All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth" I got away with listening to some of these old records before we gave up xmas for good as jws. kitten whiskers
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There is no reason you ever have to see this baby at all.
by reneeisorym inits a website that is something like "ask a circuit overseer" instead of "dear abby".
this just one portion just broke my heart.
it is all pretty sad actually.
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TheHypnoToad
Well, I don't think a REAL elder would post the complete Elder Book. http://www.dbhome.dk/carlo/ Didn't know it was online. I plan on reading it throughly soon, since I will be DF'ed or forced to DA soon. This will give me all the info they use to DF me and my wife. I think it is funny how secretive this book was (my father wouldn't even let me look at it).
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I did it and I don't feel like a pagan!
by TheHypnoToad infirst christmas tree, just put it up!
its a real one, put a lot of lights on it.. .
the witnesses are working in our area, so i am sure its just a mater of time (no more fadding at this point).. .
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TheHypnoToad
MegsMama,
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How did you tie your tie?
by Mysterious inwas there a knot pecking order at your hall, or was this not the case.
(pardon the pun) http://www.tie-a-tie.net/ ugh and if anyone has more coherent directions for tying a windsor knot i'm all ears my piddly little fudged knot is the laughing stock of work.
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TheHypnoToad
Learned a Half-Windsor at 8/9 and never learned any other knot.
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I did it and I don't feel like a pagan!
by TheHypnoToad infirst christmas tree, just put it up!
its a real one, put a lot of lights on it.. .
the witnesses are working in our area, so i am sure its just a mater of time (no more fadding at this point).. .
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TheHypnoToad
First Christmas tree, just put it up! Its a real one, put a lot of lights on it.
The witnesses are working in our area, so I am sure its just a mater of time (no more fadding at this point).
I didn't feel an ounce of regret. In fact I am getting more excited again, just like I did last year (but the wife wasn't ready).
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I hate having JW parents.
by reneeisorym ini'll try to make this long story short.. in october ... about 3 days before i left for a trip my mother decided to have my cell phone cut off.
i've had my bill in my mom's name since i was 16 and have always paid it since i was old enough to work.
but .. out of pure spite, she cut off my phone.
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TheHypnoToad
Yes, It is hard, very hard. I would plan my wedding as if it was for you and your spouse not for your parents (I know thats easier said than done). Don't let your parents being JW's wreck one of the most important days in your life.
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As a DUB, what did you do and hid so as not to stumble anyone?
by megsmomma ini was thinking of all the "concious matters" that you could do if you wanted, but would not tell anyone so you wouldn't get in "trouble".
one thing that came to my mind is when after having my baby, i wanted to join weight watchers...there were two meeting places to choose from...one close to me and in a church....and one quite far not in a church.
well, i went to the one in the church, always worried someone would see me(but i didn't really think it was a big deal) so, what did you all hide?
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TheHypnoToad
Well, I wasn't a real good JW. Music was a major thing Rap, Hard Rock, Metal & Very Heavy Metal. Got drunk a few times. Gave booze to ones under 21 (but older than 18). Talked about things which JW's shouldn't.
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Is This Weekend A Huge Shopping Time For You???
by minimus inthey say this weekend is the busiest time of the year for shoppers......how many buy most things this weekend (for xmas) and would you say you return most items bought or do you keep them to give as presents??
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TheHypnoToad
Yes, its my first time shopping for Christmas lights. Had fun even though I have a cold. Got LIGHTS for Christmas, YEAH!!!!!!
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How many JWs do you know do the turkey-thing (Thanksgiving) each year?
by cyberguy inits amazing how jws operate.
when i was an active jw in florida (usa), many jw families had a turkey dinner with friends and family on thanksgiving day!
in fact, a number of elders participated in these family get-togethers, they just happened to have a turkey dinner on the same day as the thanksgiving holiday (usa).
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TheHypnoToad
My parents always had a turkey diner (big one) on thanksgiving, as us kids got older we all went "home" with our wifes and kids. We even joked that it was our thanksgiving diner. But not on Christmas, just thanksgiving.