"What you looking at boy? BOO
And get outta me bathroom Lady, im bloody freezing and need a shower
And get outta me bathroom Lady, im bloody freezing and need a shower
Weasel Forges Ahead
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Thanks Amy. I’m lucky enough to live in a beautiful place.
"What you looking at boy? BOO
And get outta me bathroom Lady, im bloody freezing and need a shower
Yeah... I know I know. Maybe if that happened nowadays I might be a little more blunt. Usually they seem to walk that line where everything goes unsaid and I feel sort of sorry for them and polite enough to give them their five minutes. I suppose they honestly think they’re doing a good thing for me.
Usually I dodge them. I have a finely developed JW warning sense. I know if it’s an inconvenient time and the house is a mess and my ass is hanging out that the odds of a visit rise hugely.
The last time they caught me was early this summer. I was laying in the sun in my front yard smoking and enjoying the peace and quiet and a whole gaggle of them drove up my driveway, so I ducked into the forest for a couple minutes. They left a magazine, with a picture on the cover of some guy in a suit striding through a park in a rainbowish looking city full of people with smiles in their faces. It said ‘Find your way to Paradise’. Anyway, I found my way back to it again, after they stopped disturbing me and left.
Plants are all good. Maybe a little deprived. Got them set up for another 8 days without me, and I’m away again...
One of the two variegated Choc Mints seems to have maybe reverted to a normal plant. Could be a good thing because actually the non-variegated bud from that plant looks really good.
The other one is still doing its thing.
Chocolope plant. Pretty wimpy looking, but I’m treating the plants pretty rough right now being away so much.
And that’s all I’ve got for pics. Was too damn busy to get any more this time
A gaggle
I grew up going to church. They came to our house when I was ten, I stole some money from the top draw to give as a donation for a heap of pamphlets. Feeling good, thinking I did the right thing.. that didn't last long.. wrong religion. dad was shattered, knowing they were going to hound him for however long
I grew up going to church. They came to our house when I was ten, I stole some money from the top draw to give as a donation for a heap of pamphlets. Feeling good, thinking I did the right thing.. that didn't last long.. wrong religion.
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Oh shit. Wow. You dove right into the deep end with that one. Moral conflict, confusion, guilt on all sides. He he he
Wow. You dove right into the deep end with that one. Moral conflict, confusion, guilt on all sides. He he he 
LOL, I used to invite them in! Any of you tried that?
Yep. I'm always up for a good conversation, and these people must be fairly good at conversing, and it's interesting that they're required, compelled, to seek out people to have conversations with. So I figured, if you want to have a talk - game on, eh?
And we'd have a nice talk. I didn't try to act like a jackass, tried to be real and kind and interested, and we'd have a pretty good time, actually. You know, my house, my hospitality, my rules, I get to share my curiosities too, right? And twice, over a period of 20 years, two of them brought their kids to meet me. I figured that must be some sort of designation? You bring your kids to meet one of the other folk? Dunno, I felt honored. Each time, that was the last I saw of that particular guy - brought his kid and moved on.
We always talked about Faith, with a capital F. There are many paths to Faith. They wanted to spread the word. I wanted to hear their stories. I already have Faith.
Anyway, it's not like I'd necessarily recommend it, but I always had a good time. They're pretty simple people, and kind, and if they want to leave they sure can. They just didn't want to leave. *shrug*
Yep. I'm always up for a good conversation, and these people must be fairly good at conversing, and it's interesting that they're required, compelled, to seek out people to have conversations with. So I figured, if you want to have a talk - game on, eh?
And we'd have a nice talk. I didn't try to act like a jackass, tried to be real and kind and interested, and we'd have a pretty good time, actually. You know, my house, my hospitality, my rules, I get to share my curiosities too, right? And twice, over a period of 20 years, two of them brought their kids to meet me. I figured that must be some sort of designation? You bring your kids to meet one of the other folk? Dunno, I felt honored. Each time, that was the last I saw of that particular guy - brought his kid and moved on.We always talked about Faith, with a capital F. There are many paths to Faith. They wanted to spread the word. I wanted to hear their stories. I already have Faith.
Anyway, it's not like I'd necessarily recommend it, but I always had a good time. They're pretty simple people, and kind, and if they want to leave they sure can. They just didn't want to leave. *shrug*
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I haven’t invited them in exactly, but that’s partly because most of my life happens outside my little cabin, and the door step is as good a place to chat as any. Better actually. Yeah they’ve all seemed like nice people- though I’ll never buy their story. I had one regular guy and his wife for years and we had a pretty comfortable relationship - gifted jars of jam back and forth and such.
I remember that first time they showed up with the jam and said
- ‘we brought you a magazine
“Yeah ok....”
-‘and some homemade jam..
my kid ‘Yeah! Ok!”
But they moved and now it’s random strangers so I’m a little more elusive.
I remember that first time they showed up with the jam and said
- ‘we brought you a magazine
“Yeah ok....”
-‘and some homemade jam..
my kid ‘Yeah! Ok!”
But they moved and now it’s random strangers so I’m a little more elusive.
Bilbobudkin420
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Hahahaa I've done this. Not invited them in but stood on my doorstep for half hour. By the time they left their reality was probably shattered lol. Dont come talking organised religion to a spiritul universalist cos I will spin your head lolLOL, I used to invite them in! Any of you tried that?
Yep. I'm always up for a good conversation, and these people must be fairly good at conversing, and it's interesting that they're required, compelled, to seek out people to have conversations with. So I figured, if you want to have a talk - game on, eh?
We always talked about Faith, with a capital F. There are many paths to Faith. They wanted to spread the word. I wanted to hear their stories. I already have Faith.
Anyway, it's not like I'd necessarily recommend it, but I always had a good time. They're pretty simple people, and kind, and if they want to leave they sure can. They just didn't want to leave. *shrug*
Btw Weasel looking good famm
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Thanks Bilbo.
It’s in my weasel nature to slink around in life, treading lightly and carrying my bubble fantasy of reality with me, I’m more inclined to nod and smile or simply scurry off than push too hard at another’s bubble. I just see nothing to gain.
To each their own, and people all find their own way to face reality- but the thing that bothers me the most about this religious dogma is that it somehow always places humans at the center of the universe, along with a simplistic story and a rule book. Sure- maybe I see ‘god’ in the trees and birds and bugs around me, but I definitely don’t see Jesus, Allah, the pope, or a list of commandments. Sure, the universe fills me with awe and love of nature, how could it not? We are as much a part of this amazing cosmic pattern as anything else. But as far as it all being created for us... blech... No.
Puts me in a very difficult position it does, loving the natural world and watching it get shit on and destroyed by humans every day
It’s in my weasel nature to slink around in life, treading lightly and carrying my bubble fantasy of reality with me, I’m more inclined to nod and smile or simply scurry off than push too hard at another’s bubble. I just see nothing to gain.
To each their own, and people all find their own way to face reality- but the thing that bothers me the most about this religious dogma is that it somehow always places humans at the center of the universe, along with a simplistic story and a rule book. Sure- maybe I see ‘god’ in the trees and birds and bugs around me, but I definitely don’t see Jesus, Allah, the pope, or a list of commandments. Sure, the universe fills me with awe and love of nature, how could it not? We are as much a part of this amazing cosmic pattern as anything else. But as far as it all being created for us... blech... No.
Puts me in a very difficult position it does, loving the natural world and watching it get shit on and destroyed by humans every day
Bilbobudkin420
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I feel the exact same way!. But if you're knocking on my door expecting to convert me to an organised religion then prepare for me to pick you apart lol. I beleive in the universe. The universe is waaaay to far beyond our comprehention that to try and pick apart other planes of exsistence (life after death) is a futile effort. I believe in higher beings and MAYBE they had a hand in how our civilisation progressed. But i am very open minded and I will listen to a man of faith and respect their views as I myself do share some of the values that are expressed in organised religions, but I refuse to believe in a god that wishes to control us and obey their every command or face the wrath of hell
Thanks Bilbo.
It’s in my weasel nature to slink around in life, treading lightly and carrying my bubble fantasy of reality with me, I’m more inclined to nod and smile or simply scurry off than push too hard at another’s bubble. I just see nothing to gain.
To each their own, and people all find their own way to face reality- but the thing that bothers me the most about this religious dogma is that it somehow always places humans at the center of the universe, along with a simplistic story and a rule book. Sure- maybe I see ‘god’ in the trees and birds and bugs around me, but I definitely don’t see Jesus, Allah, the pope, or a list of commandments. Sure, the universe fills me with awe and love of nature, how could it not? We are as much a part of this amazing cosmic pattern as anything else. But as far as it all being created for us... blech... No.
Puts me in a very difficult position it does, loving the natural world and watching it get shit on and destroyed by humans every day
MiOutdoorsman
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I'm not religious at all. But I do respect everyone's faith. I feel most spiritual in the forest. Something about the smells and watching nature gives me a sense of calm. It's why I love archery hunting so much. Even if I don't see anything, time 20' up a try is like church for me
Pjs420
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Religion has never jived for me. I couldnt wrap my head around it. I'm not overly spiritual either, but I do believe there is some greater cosmic force pushing everything along. I find myself most at peace when surrounded by nature and far from "civilization".
I think alot of the native tribes on this continent had one of the best understandings of the universe we live in. Hopi tribe, etc.
I think alot of the native tribes on this continent had one of the best understandings of the universe we live in. Hopi tribe, etc.
Spirituality and religion are really two different planes of being and belief/faith aren’t they? I have faith - but not in any God I hear about within any religious paradigm. I share some of your perspective Weasel and I’ve been, over the last couple of years, aiming to find a calmer place when the ‘Johos’ come by. I used to get a bit antsy - it feels like a form of spiritual violence to me - the door to door thing. But I realised that if someone we’re verbally attacking me - or even physically - my preferred response would not be to match that energy, but to remain in my own space, calmly. So I aim to respond to the door to door zealots in that way now - without always succeeding. It sounds like you do this fairly well, kudos to you. I’m getting better at it - like you say, nothing to gain. It’s also wasted energy that is much better spent on more positive things... like our gardens 
and I’ve been, over the last couple of years, aiming to find a calmer place when the ‘Johos’ come by. I used to get a bit antsy - it feels like a form of spiritual violence to me - the door to door thing. But I realised that if someone we’re verbally attacking me - or even physically - my preferred response would not be to match that energy, but to remain in my own space, calmly. So I aim to respond to the door to door zealots in that way now - without always succeeding. It sounds like you do this fairly well, kudos to you. I’m getting better at it - like you say, nothing to gain. It’s also wasted energy that is much better spent on more positive things... like our gardens 
LOL, I used to invite them in! Any of you tried that?
Yep. I'm always up for a good conversation, and these people must be fairly good at conversing, and it's interesting that they're required, compelled, to seek out people to have conversations with. So I figured, if you want to have a talk - game on, eh?
We always talked about Faith, with a capital F. There are many paths to Faith. They wanted to spread the word. I wanted to hear their stories. I already have Faith.
Anyway, it's not like I'd necessarily recommend it, but I always had a good time. They're pretty simple people, and kind, and if they want to leave they sure can. They just didn't want to leave. *shrug*
When my cousin was back in high school, he used to make prank phone calls to the Hari Krishna headquarters asking to speak with "Harry"!
Caller ID sure did away with a lot of fun, huh?
No spirituality and religion are the same thing.. don't put your spirituality above others when your all searching for the same thing.. we allowed to walk our own paths without others digging holes, for their own enjoyment, for us to fall into
All it takes is one word - Faith. That's where the magic happens - doesn't matter how you get there. Faith in God, Faith in yourself, Faith in the ones around you, Faith in the future ... Faith. If you have Faith, you have most of what you need to lead a wonderful and fulfilling life. It's your armor and your foundation.
I could’ve said it clearer by saying ‘organised’ religion ... meaning that set of rules thing you referred to. I don’t put spirituality above anything - I respect a lot of religious practices. Ritual is really important. - Thread starter
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I don’t know much about religion and didn’t get much exposure to it growing up growing up in the bush. I remember clearly the first time I heard some mention of ‘the bible’ and it sounded like an interesting story (which it certainly is) - though couldn’t make head or tail of it when I finally stumbled on to one. Seems like I/we just relate to people as people first. And it seems like people act as whatever their personalities are first, and whatever they’re ‘supposed to be’ second. I get the most out of philosophy. I found Robert Pirsig’s books really hit home with me- answering a lot of questions without conflicting any sort of religion.
I have to admit that I’m guilty of being as religious/spiritual as it gets, worshiping the land- animals and plants, rivers and mountains, wild spaces. So who am I to judge other people’s convictions?
I hesitate to say this but honestly I would die to protect the wild spaces around me if I thought I could and it would make any difference. Sounds like religious fundamentalism if I ever heard it. I sure picked the wrong gods to worship because it’s a real heartbreak to watch them die. But I can’t change what I believe.
Faith... yeah I believe it will all work out in the long run, no question, but that doesn’t ease the current heartbreak much. There’s another blue whale washed in this summer, next to where my girlfriend works. They say it starved to death...
I have to admit that I’m guilty of being as religious/spiritual as it gets, worshiping the land- animals and plants, rivers and mountains, wild spaces. So who am I to judge other people’s convictions?
I hesitate to say this but honestly I would die to protect the wild spaces around me if I thought I could and it would make any difference. Sounds like religious fundamentalism if I ever heard it. I sure picked the wrong gods to worship because it’s a real heartbreak to watch them die. But I can’t change what I believe.
Faith... yeah I believe it will all work out in the long run, no question, but that doesn’t ease the current heartbreak much. There’s another blue whale washed in this summer, next to where my girlfriend works. They say it starved to death...
Whatever humans organise they corrupt... how much for those healing crystals? And the book on how to use them?
Tried to read the Bible once.. started page one.. few pages in, one of the kids gives God flowers and fruits as a sacrifice, God wanst happy.. other kid kills heap of sheep as sacrifice, this made God happy.. Ive never been able to work that out and haven't read it since I just don't get gods problem with that.. (no blasphmey here God, I'm open to be taught)...If I couldnt work out meaning couple pages in, I knew I was in trouble with further reading 
Tried to read the Bible once.. started page one.. few pages in, one of the kids gives God flowers and fruits as a sacrifice, God wanst happy.. other kid kills heap of sheep as sacrifice, this made God happy.. Ive never been able to work that out and haven't read it since
I just don't get gods problem with that.. (no blasphmey here God, I'm open to be taught)...If I couldnt work out meaning couple pages in, I knew I was in trouble with further reading
Lots of the Australian indigenous communitys have a real affinity with the land and is the the heart of most of their spiritual teachings/beliefs...