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  1. Anyone been to Greek Islands -  Santorini and Mykonos? please pm me. Thanks

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    3. Bluebell

      Bluebell

      thinking of taking a cruise to those Islands in May.....

    4. Hanah45

      Hanah45

      Hello. I have been to Santorini twice and Crete three times. I have not been to Mykonos. 

  2. Need illustration about: avoid extreme anxiety - because it can distract us. Thank you if you can help :)

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    2. Tortuga

      Tortuga

      I remember reading something about some guy walking on water and getting distracted by a storm...

      Now where did I read that....:lol1:

    3. Stormswift

      Stormswift

      Hah you could flip upside down and float on water!! ..oh that isn't anything special - as you were.

    4. Lance

      Lance

      There is always about how perspective changes anxiety..

      A young lad was walking with his father across an old fashioned railway trestle bridge.... Halfway across a speeding steam engine..started to cross the bridge ... they could run to see if they could beat the train .. They could jump into the raging river below the bridge.. but it was many metres  below..

      ‘the father decided to climb down on the trestle bridge ... as the train was going over them as they hung on to the bridge the boy was terrified... he wanted to jump into the river below.

      The father hung on to his terrified son ...

      ‘the whole bridge shook and the noise and heat was terrifying ...

      ‘the raging  water down below seemed the only solution.....but the father hung on.

      Soon the train passed, they climbed back up on the bridge and continued their journey as they neared the end of the trail they turned around and seen the little steam engine in the distance making it’s way across the valley .. how beautiful and cute the little train seemed almost like a toy.Yet a short time before it was terrifying and life threatening.

      Many issues in life depend on perspective ... Can we hang on to our father when going through stressful times..He has the experience  when we fail to see the Needed perspective

      You can add to the illustration... and embellish 

  3. Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM has auto-focus issues. I have had the lens for few months and returning it to the shop. Please be careful with this particular lens as there are few videos on Y.Tube by people reporting the issue and this is not an exaggerated problem. There is a lot of bad copies around.

  4. +42C today in Melbourne 

    We have cancelled afternoon Witnessing group

    Way....too Hot!

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    2. Miss Bea

      Miss Bea

      Crazy. You are in scorching heat. And some in this nation are in bitter, bitter, life threatening cold. 

    3. Vinnie

      Vinnie

      Currently -17C. Feels like -29 with the wind chill. Time to stay indoors and hibernate til winter is over.  

    4. New World Explorer

      New World Explorer

      Due to heat one of our Kingdom Halls was endengered by bushfire

      All got evacuated and fire brigades arrived. 

      What a day. 

  5. My quote for this month:

    WHEN YOU WERE A CHILD WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?

    Don’t know as I haven’t grown up yet :loopy:

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    2. Vido
    3. Myew

      Myew

      Alive. :mellow2: I still don't have any clear goals, I just want to be able to experience all the things. A modern Renaissance Man?

    4. Vinnie

      Vinnie

      A Pastry Chef( but as a child I called it cake tester), A train engineer.  

  6. Windows 7 does not recognize my iPhone 8 plus, updated driver and nothing!

    So frustrating as I need to transfer photos

    Renaming iPhone to iGone!

    Any help???

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    2. Stoffer

      Stoffer

      In Device Manager, remove the Apple USB driver then plug it in again and let it reinstall. That should do the trick.

       

      https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT204095

    3. Stoffer

      Stoffer

      Did you get it sorted in the end? Or have you switched to a Samsung Galaxy Note 8 for superior photo quality?! :D

    4. New World Explorer

      New World Explorer

      I'll try your suggestion tomorrow... thank you.

      Getting late here Down Under...:sleeping:

  7. Young ones call me “Love Expert” after answering most of the questions from the video yesterday LOL :lol1:

  8. Spoiler

    2017 report

    2017 - The peak number of publishers was 8,457,107. Jehovah’s people spent a total of 2,046,000,202 hours in the
    ministry, a 3.1 percent increase from last year.

    The worldwide Memorial attendance figure was 20,175,477
     

    1. JudyO

      JudyO

      Yes, I meant to look up and compare the Memorial attendance against last year's count.

  9. I see many new members joining the forum daily but not many actively participating , I wonder why?

    1. Beggar for the Spirit

      Beggar for the Spirit

      I am glad you mentioned this. (tu)

      Yes, I have been wondering the exact same thing Greg. And for several years I have wondered why? Maybe you could start a topic on this and maybe there would be some good feedback and encouragement for new ones? What do you think?

    2. New World Explorer
    3. Tortuga
  10. Camera on iPhone8plus is very very average, it's over-hyped in the media.I have run field test (400 photos) and findings are disappointing. I found in some cases samsung7 (older phone) performed better. :zipmouth:But both phones produced very average photos and iPhone some tragic ones.

    1. Mykyl

      Mykyl

      Best phone camera I found was the 950xl Microsoft phone. Wish my wife would give me it back. :) Currently using the galaxy s7 edge which is not that great really.

  11. What a week! First I started Bible Study at work, then from door to door ministry a person expressed interest and wants to attend our Kingdom Hall ...Wow.

    1. rocket

      rocket

      Much to do in the work of the Lord. Congrats.

    2. NSSewer

      NSSewer

      Praise Jah! This sounds like a near perfect week! I love hearing about spiritual blessings!

  12. For 3 days now we have thunderstorms in the afternoon ...love listening to the sound of lighting! Huge one just "exploded" nearby ..have to switch off computer.

    1. surfergirl

      surfergirl

      Be safe. We finally been getting rain & thunder. Be great to have this drought broken. Never seen so much dried up areas for a long while.

    2. New World Explorer
    3. Vinnie

      Vinnie

      Sort of opposite happening here. I'm content  to have had little rain most of the year. let it rain at night, keep the days warm and bright. Lots of wind atm. 

  13. Apple iPhone X 256GB only for $1829 ..what a joke! only 12 months warranty. Daylight robbery.

    why I did not buy Apple stocks 20 years ago? LOL :lol1:

     

    1. Vinnie

      Vinnie

      :blink: is that before taxes?  Wow. I'll stick to my LG G3. 2-3 years old. Still has factory protector on the screen and in an Otterbox defender. And its paid for. :D

       

      some 20-30 years ago Apple seemed to going down the tubes if memory serves me correctly

       

    2. New World Explorer

      New World Explorer

      That's walk away retail price. (Robbery)

      Got iPhone8 plus and I am impressed with the camera improvement even over samsung7.

      DSLR is still the best but weight against it is a "hot topic"

      Carrying 2kg of photo equipment in Rome or simple iPhone? LOL :D

      Perhaps we should start a topic?

  14. I would appreciate music recommendations similar to Michael Buble, Boyzone, Whitney Houston, Il Divo, A1-Like a Rose...etc.. Thank you friends.

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    2. Miss Bea

      Miss Bea

      While we’re on that subject, (dancing) there is a jazz and blues festival locally. I always go with a sister that lives  a bit inland from me. Well...last year, it was during my CA. This year, during hers...well a sister in our congregation has said she will go with me. It’s not a “bring your partner”, thing. It’s a, “you don’t need a partner thing”. 

      So, yippee. 

      I love to dance, and my husband...(Actually he thinks someone my age should not be making a spectacle of herself, dancing) so, he goes into denial, as I, (with his permission) dance myself away....

    3. DancesWithWife

      DancesWithWife

      Eva Cassidy, Dean Martin ( similar swag to Michael Buble), Ray LaMontagne, Van Morrison, Anita Baker,  Ronan Keating ( watch his youtube video "I Promise You") and Take That.

    4. Miss Bea

      Miss Bea

      George Benson, he’s a brother!

  15. Apply Yourself to the Field Ministry
    Small enhancements coming in 2018 :D

    1. Luezette

      Luezette

      Yes, and so looking forward to those enhancements.  

    2. MizPeg

      MizPeg

      Interesting change of pace, eh?

    3. Luezette

      Luezette

      Oh absolutely!!!

      The work is changing! Now our focus will be on those who are "righteously disposed." 

      Exciting!!

      The end is near!

      And of course there will be more information and instruction. 

  16. The software is playing out on me 

    Now I can't read hidden comments, the box simply appears empty to me while others can see the content 

    I am loosing enjoyment using this new upgrade. 

    First "like" button broke down now more issues follow 

    The upgrade unfortunately proved to be a downgrade for me. 

     

    1. Omoyeme

      Omoyeme

      If it's any consolation Greg, I can no longer read "hidden comments" either.  And I'm using a desktop PC (Win7) for the time being.  I'll see what tomorrow brings.

    2. New World Explorer

      New World Explorer

      Thanks Sandra.. let's cry together LOL :cry:

    3. Intercore

      Intercore

      If it want to play with you, just play, Greg :poke:

  17. When I press "like" on the comment nothing happens .. also getting pop out saying save image etc .. bug? 

    1. GrumpysWife

      GrumpysWife

      When I push down and hold it too long, the same thing happens to me. Try not pushing too hard or long on the like button. That's all the help I have. :D

    2. New World Explorer

      New World Explorer

      It worked here, but not on the main forum... confused :confused:

    3. GrumpysWife

      GrumpysWife

      Confused???:confused:  Wait till you get to my age. Hopefully we'll be in the Kingdom. :wub:

  18. Not feeling well battling influenza staying in bed (td)

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    2. New World Explorer

      New World Explorer

      Thanks Carlos. It's next Sunday though but I am not getting better fast enough - worried.

    3. GrumpysWife

      GrumpysWife

      How about some oregano oil under your tongue? Works for me. :uhhuh:

    4. harmania

      harmania

      When I get sick, I fight evil with evil, and will not turn other cheek. I may eat 6-10 garlic gloves per day, drink honey, and little vodka or whiskey if throat is hurting, just to ease pain. Plus some vitamin C. Every virus is fleeing me. I'm no safe place to live in anymore :lol:

  19. Preparing PT193 "Rescue From World Distress"

    Has anyone here delivered this talk?

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    2. New World Explorer

      New World Explorer

      That's very lovely thank you :)

    3. Sheep

      Sheep

      Would you like to deliver it here on one of the forums and we'll tell you how we were encouraged?

    4. Miss Bea

      Miss Bea

      Looks like it's timely. Very timely. Yes, I'd love to hear it, too 

  20. Our RC starts tomorrow! Excited!:ecstatic:

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    2. New World Explorer

      New World Explorer

      I'll miss a lot of program though .. let's make volunteerism great again LOL :lol1:

    3. hatcheckgirl

      hatcheckgirl

      Can you catch the next one?

    4. New World Explorer

      New World Explorer

      The "missing" parts I'll watch from the stream (jw.stream)

  21. Yesterday the congregation organized surprise anniversary party for us ..It really touched my heart  :)

    I love Jehovah's organization with such a true and genuine friends.

  22. Cort24 ...miss your Digging post for this week

    Your location displays Texas hope you're Ok? :depressed:

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    2. Tortuga

      Tortuga

      John, so sorry to hear that you are flooded. Hang in there!

    3. hatcheckgirl

      hatcheckgirl

      Keeping you all in my prayers. It can't be easy living there now!

    4. Cort24

      Cort24

      I am now in Louisiana, been with out power for 5 days and no water to take a bath.  As soon as the water went down enough we left for Louisiana.  I now smell a lot better when you don't have air condition also.  Hope to get a good night sleep in a cool room. May Jehovah  be with all our brothers and sisters during this trying times created by HARVEY, NOT Jehovah.

  23. Mods please provide us with guidelines how forum members can financially contribute to offset expenses in maintaining and upgrading the site? It shouldn't be "an individual burden"

    Even "widow's coin" from many members would make a big change.

  24. I love the font of new design ..so easy to read etc

    Please do not change it! :thumbsup:

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