I've been asked to join the Freemasons

I've been asked to join the Freemasons

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silverfoxcc

7,683 posts

144 months

Saturday 29th November 2014
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Yep, just sobered up and realised i had left that out!!!

ATV

556 posts

194 months

Saturday 29th November 2014
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silverfoxcc said:
i asked the chap if he could substantiate one single case, but it was always a friend of a friend who knew someone who said etc etc. Some more intelligent people will quote the T Dan Smith case back in the 70/80s where it was claimed Masonry was heavily involved,

Edited by silverfoxcc on Friday 28th November 22:59
Intersesting you mention T Dan Smith.

He appeared on this excellent, if overlong, After Dark programme https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aDmtK17gN4

A suspended Chief Inspector made some pretty damning claims and the journalist on that panel went on to write an expose on Freemasonry

But as you said, nothing was substantiated

Snozzwangler

12,230 posts

193 months

Friday 3rd April 2015
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Seems odd to be saying this, but Happy New Year would appear to be appropriate for this thread!

I have come into the possession of a large amount of regalia (aprons/collars/jewels etc etc) for Craft/Mark/KT/everything.

Before I move on what I don't require to a stockist, if any brethren require anything let me know.

It came from a dear source, so would like it put to good use.


Fer

7,707 posts

279 months

Tuesday 14th April 2015
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Sorry I missed this... Do you have a poignard?

its hot

168 posts

111 months

Tuesday 14th April 2015
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can you tie a bow lol been there done that now waaaaaaaaaay out of it

HarryW

15,150 posts

268 months

Tuesday 14th April 2015
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As this long thread has bobbed to the top again, can one of you answer a simple question.

What is the point of Freemasonary?

I can sort of understand a bloke only drinking and dining club, but it seems to me to have bit too much baggage for it to be that simple. It certainly isn't going to further or accelerate your career as some seem to think it does as I have experience of masons working directly for me. Over to you....

its hot

168 posts

111 months

Tuesday 14th April 2015
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HarryW said:
As this long thread has bobbed to the top again, can one of you answer a simple question.

What is the point of Freemasonary?

I can sort of understand a bloke only drinking and dining club, but it seems to me to have bit too much baggage for it to be that simple. It certainly isn't going to further or accelerate your career as some seem to think it does as I have experience of masons working directly for me. Over to you....
dates back manyyyyyy years and some basic stone mason activities you do meet many people and many trades etc, meeting that many people will give the opportunity to open doors it also has its negatives......lodges need members to exist and it has been said lodges take any one who asks or been asked just to keep the numbers up rather than the so called ideal candidate.

SlimRick

2,258 posts

164 months

Tuesday 14th April 2015
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Handy thread to be bumped. I have my initiation on the 28th of this month smile

Snozzwangler

12,230 posts

193 months

Tuesday 14th April 2015
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Fer said:
Sorry I missed this... Do you have a poignard?
I'm afraid not. A few swords though!

Fer

7,707 posts

279 months

Wednesday 15th April 2015
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Snozzwangler said:
Fer said:
Sorry I missed this... Do you have a poignard?
I'm afraid not. A few swords though!
Thanks, but they might be a little large for the task. wink

its hot

168 posts

111 months

Wednesday 15th April 2015
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SlimRick said:
Handy thread to be bumped. I have my initiation on the 28th of this month smile
you will always remember it LOL for life !!!


350zStee

354 posts

170 months

Wednesday 15th April 2015
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SlimRick said:
Handy thread to be bumped. I have my initiation on the 28th of this month smile
Remember to wear a long sleeved shirt. smile

Fer

7,707 posts

279 months

Wednesday 15th April 2015
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SlimRick said:
Handy thread to be bumped. I have my initiation on the 28th of this month smile
Enjoy it. Which province?

Saddle bum

4,211 posts

218 months

Thursday 16th April 2015
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SlimRick said:
Handy thread to be bumped. I have my initiation on the 28th of this month smile
The most important thing to remember is that everyone present will have gone through the same thing. Enjoy it.

silverfoxcc

7,683 posts

144 months

Thursday 16th April 2015
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Doing an initiation tonight, thats two in as many meetings.
Just hope the trend continues, really low on numbers at the moment.

HarryW

15,150 posts

268 months

Thursday 16th April 2015
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Just hope you don't end up stabbing or strangling them otherwise you'll be looking for even more.........

FerdiZ28

1,355 posts

133 months

Thursday 16th April 2015
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I've been on the square for about six months now, enjoying the challenges and am lucky enough to be being passed next Saturday due to a few dropouts. I like tradition, fraternity and the unknown possibility of learning more, so I'm happy to be there.

For clarity I'm 34.

Good luck to all those being initiated, it's not for everyone but they'll soon tell you either way if you aren't sure.


welsh blackbird

690 posts

243 months

Friday 17th April 2015
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Enthroned into the chair at Rose Croix tonight - thoroughly enjoyed it, but a lot to learn!

S&F

SlimRick

2,258 posts

164 months

Wednesday 29th April 2015
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I had my initiation last night - what a fantastic night!!! I already have two trips to other lodges planned in the coming weeks to see their ceremonies.

Turbodiesel1976

1,957 posts

169 months

Wednesday 29th April 2015
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SlimRick said:
I had my initiation last night - what a fantastic night!!! I already have two trips to other lodges planned in the coming weeks to see their ceremonies.
Congratulations! I was absolutely buzzing after mine. Welcome to the light