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mrbill posted:One of our Lodge's classic stories involves someone flubbing "tongue of good report" and saying "report of good tongue" instead... We had a "Have you examined yourself and found yourself to be totally naked?" (Naked of course not being the right word) Poor candidate was freaking out there for a second. We also had one guy who was about to do his FC degree ask if it was similar to the EA where "we threw a little water in his face." Took us a bit of back and forth to figure out he'd stopped where the roof was leaking that day and gotten dripped on. Whoops.
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Glorified Scrivener posted:In this jurisdiction the only potential downside to such an action would be that you'd be asked what else you wanted to be qualified for. I've never run into a situation where making the pool of people who know the ritual broader and deeper was resented - sooner or later the regular guy is going to be sick or traveling and they'll need a backup. Here the smaller/more rural lodges always need people who can help out with the work as well. Seconded.
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Jan 3, 2013 20:36
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SafetyTrain posted:What kind of income disparity is there usually in your run-of-the-mill Lodge? We've got a Police officer, Few IT guys, Retirees (including a 40+ year Ford guy), Mechanics, School Teachers, Electrician, Disabled Vet, etc. So my lodge is quite varied. (And that's just the regulars)
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cda posted:Hi there. On a tour of the George Washington Masonic Temple in Alexandria VA a friend and I were wandering around. Anyway, there was this big meeting hall with a hallway alongside it and the hallway had these small metal plates set in the wall which you could swing open to spy on the people in the meeting hall and at the end there were these stairs that led up to a small windowless room that had metal cabinets in it, one of which was clearly marked JEW ROBES. It was full of bright red robes. They're Kosher.
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Jan 23, 2013 02:45
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Very Nice Eraser posted:This is an interesting thread! Other than attending a wedding reception at an Elk's lodge (do Masons rent out spaces like that?) and seeing the Lion's eyeglass collection box at the grocery store, I've never really interacted with any such organizations. Mr Brother in Law got married at a Masonic Hall. Though, that could have been because his Grandfather is a Mason. (I wasn't at the time). As for getting help, generally speaking yes. Murder and treason aside...
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Welcome Brothers!
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Mar 7, 2013 13:16
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lone77wulf posted:I've got a question on what's permissable in terms of learning my EA information. Not sure if someone is willing to answer over PM, or if its ok to ask in here. I'm still waiting on a mentor, so I'm not sure who else to ask. Personally, I would say don't try to learn anything extra about the process besides what they tell you. It keeps it more interesting that way. As for 1 day sessions, it's not something I'd prefer to do, but to each his own. It was common during WW2, and in places where it's hard to get enough people together on a regular basis to get all 3 degrees done in a timely manner. I assisted in performing a Masonic Funeral last week for a Brother who was raised in a 1 day thing while he was in the Merchant Marine in 1945. He was well regarded in the community and the Lodge.
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Mar 18, 2013 15:28
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Keetron posted:I think we are allowed to talk to anyone, just not go into masonic details. Congrats Brother. Glad to see you survived the journey. We're raising a Brother tonight, I love doing these things.
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Mar 20, 2013 14:02
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WAFFLEHOUND posted:Am I the only Mason in the history of the fraternity that finds degrees boring as hell at this point? Probably has to do with that I've only been doing it for a couple years and I like any excuse to have a Lodge night. They're basically my only nights out.
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Mar 20, 2013 16:43
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Innerguard posted:I've just returned from a great sojourn with some of the guys from my lodge to meet brethren we've got a bit of a rapport with in Northern Ireland, mainly Services Lodge #174 under the Irish Constitution and St Patrick #77, as well as a side trip to the Grand Lodge of Ireland in Dublin. It was a great weekend, and the Grand Lodge of Ireland was absolutely magnificent. Pictures etc should be forthcoming soonish. That sounds like a great trip, looking forward to the photos.
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Apr 29, 2013 02:43
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Colton posted:Just curious about something after reading about how to petition. All of my friends who have known me for years are out of state. Would they still call them? Is there any criteria for the references (years known, all men, etc)? If it's all you got, it's all you got. A handy thing about joining a Lodge is making a whole lot of new friends.
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May 13, 2013 12:25
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Thanks Jack White! http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/region/detroit/musician-jack-white-saves-detroit-masonic-temple-paying-off-concert-venues-142k-tax-bill He paid off the Detroit Masonic Temple's tax bill. They were in danger of being foreclosed on. He's originally from Detroit, played some shows at the Temple, and his Mother was an Usher there. If you happen to be in the area, it's a heck of a building to take a tour of.
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Deegan posted:My friend was living with his fiancé and was waiting until he was married to join the Masons down in TN. Recently married he now is going to join the chapter her extended family is a member of. If I was interested in joining should I find a contact in my yankee state or wait until he is a member? I would find a local contact. The local Lodge is going to be who you decide if you want to be a member of, and they have to decide if they want you as a member. While a recommendation from a far off Lodge does say a little something about you, it is far from a get in free card.
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Jul 11, 2013 22:57
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WAFFLEHOUND posted:Because Masonry is literally Skull & Bones and you've got to know the right people to even have a shot. Freemasonry - Have one & don't be one.
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Jul 12, 2013 14:10
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Colton posted:just got an email inviting me to breakfast at the lodge this Saturday. They feed me, then they vote on if they want me after I leave. wish me luck For the love of God, use the correct fork! There is no correct fork, it's a  trick.
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Sep 5, 2013 15:35
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Colton posted:I have three more days until my initiation and i want to learn more about masonry while i wait. Anyone have any links to informative youtube videos? I found a couple where benjamin franklin talks about freemasonry. Any other historical type stuff? I don't have any handy, but I would advise, as others have, that you avoid anything about the rituals until you've done each one.
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Oct 2, 2013 18:40
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We wear cloth ones to meetings, though we have a lambskin one. (Michigan Mason reporting in)
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Oct 21, 2014 14:27
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AllPraiseToAllah posted:Looking to become a mason. Currently living in San Antonio, TX Talk with the Secretary as mentioned for sure. As for what to look for: They meet on nights you're available and are people you would like to hang out with. Even better if they inspire you.
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Nov 26, 2014 05:04
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Anyone in the Southern Michigan area interested in a "Building Better Builders" workshop with Br. John S. Nagy in late April?
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Jan 21, 2016 20:39
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That alter and those pillars are wonderful. Little jealous!
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Mar 7, 2016 18:47
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Old Dirty Cumburgs posted:Yesterday was a pretty exciting occasion, as I was able to take part in raising my best friend of eight years to the sublime degree of Master Mason. Late response, but awesome news!
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Jul 10, 2017 21:18
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Keetron posted:On a completely different note: I want to order several things, including masonic regalia, online but many North American sellers are not sending to Europe or at very high expenses. I could take care of this for you. My gmail is the same as my username.
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Mar 27, 2018 21:24
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Monday will be 7 years since I was raised. I had some artwork done 2 years back:  The markings on the square are to scale.
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Apr 20, 2018 21:12
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Cimber posted:I am starting to catch serious poo poo from the WM that i am missing so many meetings. I dont WANT to miss the meetings, but every time we have one there is either night shift work I have to do, an obligation from my kids I have to attend, or my wife is off on a business trip. I had my last meeting monday night until September. If you were up front about being busy and taking the spot as a favor, the WM is at fault for complaining. This coming from a PM who asked a couple busy guys to take chairs and didn't complain when they only made around half the meetings.
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May 9, 2018 15:23
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Everything is new to you, so it's normal to feel that way. Opening in EA should have no noticeable effect on the Lodge, other than a longer Opening and Closing than you would in the other two degrees. I don't think we've opened in MM yet this year due to a couple of new people working their way through.
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May 9, 2018 22:33
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Emron posted:In Ohio, we can open in whatever we feel like, so we open on the lowest degree in attendance that night. I prefer it that way, as I joined in WV which mandates opening in MM, meaning a guy couldn’t attend and feel like a brother until he’d finished his degrees. Michigan is the same as Ohio... oh man, that felt dirty to say.
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May 10, 2018 20:33
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Nope. We see who's there that day and open in the lowest degree required. If there is a reason mid meeting to change levels, we will do that though. (Open on EA, Brother gives Proficiency, change to FC, vote, Proceed with FC degree work on said Brother for example)
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May 11, 2018 18:28
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BONESAWWWWWW posted:Also from Michigan, can confirm this is how our meetings have been going too. Just spotted this. Where's your lodge? I'm from 175
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BONESAWWWWWW posted:Not far! I'm from #5. Nice! Welcome Brother! If I ever make it up that way, I'll be sure to look you up. If you're going to Grand Lodge next year (It'll be in Ypsi in May), let me know. I should be there and we can sip on some Whiskey and I can complain how things weren't done that way during MY year.
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