when i was a jw - many moons ago, i hung around the 'sound department' at assemblies.. they finally put me to work - and let me do things like string wire for speakers, install speakers, etc.. i eventually learned how to adjust the amplifiers for proper volume, too.. good experience and training, that i don't use to this day.. anyway - i also was allowed to adjust the microphones for the 'speaker' who would be giving the next talk.. this usually involved following the feller out to the podium, and raising, or lowering the microphone to the proper height fer picking up the words from the fellers' mouth.. some required very little adjustment, whilst others required major raising - or lowering.. this one time, i recall going out there, and they had used a new microphone stand - one that had a ring, or collar arrangement that you just squeezed, or rotated and lifted, to move the microphone up or down, as opposed to the older type that required one to unscrew a locking collar, and then raise or lower the microphone.. i had not tested this previously - and only seen others work it, but it looked easy enough.. so, i follow this 'big-wig' out there, stand there, grab the upper section of the microphone stand with one hand, and then with the other i am attempting to <grunt> <grunt> get it... to ... release.. it wouldn't budge!!!
i was there, for what seemed like an eternity, trying to work this thing, then finally reached up and adjusted the horizontal arm - in a vain attempt to adjust the mic (it also refused to cooperate, and i think i only adjusted the microphone a total of 1/8").. the 'big-wig' speaker musta noticed my total and complete embarrassment (i usually turned beet-red in the face), and nodded that it was adjusted properly - so he could git on with his part.. i skeedadled off that stage - and made a mental note to figure out how to adjust that new type of microphone stand - later..
But the sound dept cock-ups weren't half as funny as the old folks who had bowel problems and needed to release their inner tension.
Did you have those terrible one-piece plastic seats too? If you let rip on one of those babies then the whole KH shook. We had one old sister fart really loudly just when the circuit overseer was visiting and giving a very important talk. He paused for effect and she chose to parp one out! The funniest thing was seeing the giggles grip the whole congregation and the elders staring at everyone nastily. Lighten up you wankers!!!!
Blood is thicker than water and hopefully she'll come round at some point - I mean look at the thousands of people who visit this site who did. There's always hope and I think some self-righteous, interfering elder got to her before you spoke to her. Try again a few weeks down the line......
i had an idea that i could build a uk map of everyones location which would show you instantly who is in your area from jwd.. (it might be an idea to do a seperate us one aswell but i'll wait and see if this one takes off first, or if anyone from the us wants to volunteer to do that one).
(and australia but you are all in the same backyard anyway - literally!!!).
anyway, all you have to do is post or email me your username and town and i will draw you on the map above which will change gradually to include everyone!.
I'm living in South London but I was a JW in South Wales (near Llanelli), please put me in London but any S.Wales EXJws should give me a shout. I probably know you!
Eh Truthseeker, you look like you're calling from the telephone area of a prison block there. You haven't been involved in any sex scandals in the UK have you?
Hey, there is a major problem with this idea Spice. All the best guys with the looks, intelligence, experience and most importantly, undiluted charm, are all from the United Kingdom department of EXJWs. You're going to be spending a lot of money on transatlantic flights if you want to date the best!
Thanks to all you great people who offered support and understanding - that was more than I bloody got from my "Caring brothers and sisters" all those years ago!
Sometimes I am glad I was a JW - after all, many people go through life caring only about soaps or money or a new car etc.Sometimes I am glad I was a JW - after all, many people go through life caring only about soaps or money or a new car etc
Too bloody right! Now I know my priorities are friends, fulfilling my potentila andachieving things without the need for materialism. Bollocks to 'em Teejay. Rebuild and prosper!
Ok, I'm really green. I heard about this site because of a link on the BBC website due to the paedophile stuff. I'm a little confused. Are you all ex JWs like me? Are we what the still-practising JWs would call apostates? Are we in the wrong? Are we fulfilling prophecy or are we just a little bitter about being f***ed by the Society? My case was handled very badly and I turned my back on the Truth after being shafted along with many other friends. The rich, elite JWs seem to have done very well for themselves. Is it a religion for the rich? I'm angry about what happened to me but also a little comforted by the fact that there are so many others who have similar stories to me!
How many are we and how many active JWs are there? Anyone who knws please reply!!!!