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  Resignation

  by compound complex in

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  the imposing lodge on whose polished parquet i now am standing offers me not mere views through floor-to-ceiling plate glass windows but expansive vistas.

  formerly, from mullioned panes in my small and tilting cottage, i would gaze with unspoken delight upon the setting sun and my very good fortune.

  i was happy to be alive amidst simple things and pleasures.

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  Mattieu

  CoCo, always enjoy reading your posts. Made for a nice Sunday morning read and reflection. Cheers, Mattieu.
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  Question about an elder visit at home...

  by paranoid in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  last meeting my father was asked what a good day/time would be for the whole family to be present at home by one of the elders.

  i haven't exactly been behaving within jw 'standards' so i'm a bit paranoid (sn ;]) a friend suggested it's probably just the visits they do (forget the name in eng.

  ) and as our co visit is in about 2 weeks it makes sense.... could they possibly be coming to confront me about my actions though?

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  Mattieu

  Hi Paranoid, without knowing the circumstances of your family, it could just be a shepherding visit. Quite possibly they may want to discuss your "conduct" and your role in the family arrangement. It could also be that the elders there have been slack in the "shepherding arrangement" and are trying to do as much as they can before the co visit to make themselves loog good statistically.

  And, oh behave ;-)

  Cheers, Mattieu..
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  The Journey to My First Post

  by ReallyTrulyAthena in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  hello, jwn!.

  like other newbies, im a long time lurker, first-time poster.

  recently, i created a profile, but then hesitated on submitting my first post.

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  Mattieu

  RTA, thx for taking the time to post your story, sitting here with a Friday morning coffee and couldnt go to work until I had read all of it. Glad you are in a much "healthier place". Many of us here can more than relate to your upbringing and struggles. Look forward to hearing more. Cheers, Mattieu.
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  Does the average American get to meet a past/present President?

  by Mattieu in

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  2. friends

  just wondering..... i had the opportunity to meet former us president george bush snr (we still had to address him as mr. president) and his wife barbara.

  i was emcamped with their entourage for a week on an australian visit some years ago.

  real eye opener as to the workings of the secret service, i got an invite to the secret service wind up party at a night club the day the bushes left oz, straight out of a movie that night ;-).

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  Mattieu

  God BP, you reckon Im a name dropper!!! As for your ideal way to meet Obama, I will let you close your eyes, have a glass of Shiraz and leave you 2 all alone with that one! watch out for the rips in the surf
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  Does the average American get to meet a past/present President?

  by Mattieu in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  just wondering..... i had the opportunity to meet former us president george bush snr (we still had to address him as mr. president) and his wife barbara.

  i was emcamped with their entourage for a week on an australian visit some years ago.

  real eye opener as to the workings of the secret service, i got an invite to the secret service wind up party at a night club the day the bushes left oz, straight out of a movie that night ;-).

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  Mattieu

  Lol BP, I havent told anyone the stories of that Presidential visit! A late night and a glass of McLaren Vale Shiraz may cause me to open up
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  Does the average American get to meet a past/present President?

  by Mattieu in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  just wondering..... i had the opportunity to meet former us president george bush snr (we still had to address him as mr. president) and his wife barbara.

  i was emcamped with their entourage for a week on an australian visit some years ago.

  real eye opener as to the workings of the secret service, i got an invite to the secret service wind up party at a night club the day the bushes left oz, straight out of a movie that night ;-).

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  Mattieu

  Just wondering..... I had the opportunity to meet former US President George Bush Snr (We still had to address him as Mr. President) and his wife Barbara. I was emcamped with their entourage for a week on an Australian visit some years ago. Real eye opener as to the workings of the secret service, I got an invite to the secret service wind up party at a night club the day the Bushes left Oz, straight out of a movie that night ;-)

  But does the average US citizen get the chance to meet a President? One would think during an election campaign there would be more of an opportunity when they make themselves more accessible to the electorate. So have you met a US President? What about a Governor?

  PS - George & Barbara were the most down to earth people, was behind closed doors a fair bit with them, real natural people who took a genuine interest in others (this may conflict with local opinion back in the States, but that is how I found them to be).

  Cheers, Mattieu
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  Vale Tony Curtis

  by Mattieu in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  screen legend................. http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/movies/actor-tony-curtis-dies-at-85/story-e6frfmvr-1225932539056.

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  Mattieu

  Screen legend................

  http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/movies/actor-tony-curtis-dies-at-85/story-e6frfmvr-1225932539056
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  Katsuhiko Hattori "Jiyuu no daichi" (Land of Freedom)

  by possible-san in

  1. social
  2. entertainment

  katsuhiko hattori - "jiyuu no daichi" (english meaning: "land of freedom").

  well, the images in that video are kyoto in japan.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyib9ahcpjo.

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  Mattieu

  Tokyo never sleeps thats for sure! Will have to PM you some details of my trips there and what I saw. Hey Leolaia, just whilst I have your attention, let me know if you ever make it back to Melbourne for the tennis, or any other time for that matter. Cheers, Mattieu
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  Hello JWN...excited to be a new member!

  by braveheart in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i stumbled on to this forum about a month ago...and i'm hooked!!

  a tremendous amount of knowledge, wisdom, great debate, and lol humor, which is good for the soul.. i am not a jw, but the borg infected my family years ago, many are still trapped, and i have 2 big shot elders.. i became a huge opposer/apostate and had many a battle.

  today we have learned to live in peace...live and let live.. recently, i decided to get up to date with everything jw... i often wonder why my family can't see or figure out the real truth.

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  Mattieu

  G'day Braveheart, a warm welcome, nice to have you on board. Cheers, Mattieu
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  Katsuhiko Hattori "Jiyuu no daichi" (Land of Freedom)

  by possible-san in

  1. social
  2. entertainment

  katsuhiko hattori - "jiyuu no daichi" (english meaning: "land of freedom").

  well, the images in that video are kyoto in japan.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyib9ahcpjo.

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  Mattieu

  Leolaia, you will love it, no doubt. I dont use the word enchanting lightly. I am sure you will do your homework on the best places to visit. I was fortunate to visit Kyoto on 2 occasions when the cherry blossom was out. I still have a small piece that I "smuggled" back into Oz pressed between the pages of a book ;-)