I've been asked to join the Freemasons

[D1ngd0ng]

bebee said:

Sounds like a boat load of fun!

Still not joined, door still open though.

Might as well, at least you get a full year out of it (fees wise)

[GTO-3R]

Had my 3rd two weeks ago, what an amazing ceremony and I really enjoyed it. Nailed all my lines too which made it even better

[escargot]

GTO-3R said:

Had my 3rd two weeks ago, what an amazing ceremony and I really enjoyed it. Nailed all my lines too which made it even better

[D1ngd0ng]

escargot said:

GTO-3R said:

Had my 3rd two weeks ago, what an amazing ceremony and I really enjoyed it. Nailed all my lines too which made it even better

Git! And

[GTO-3R]

Two Grand Lodge officers (one of whom is a regular) present too, chuffed to bits!

[Saddle bum]

Fer said:

Two more meetings to the chair and I am scared witless.

We will all expect an invite............

[GTO-3R]

Saddle bum said:

We will all expect an invite............

Agreed

[D1ngd0ng]

GTO-3R said:

Saddle bum said:

We will all expect an invite............

Agreed

Manchester isn't that far away from me actually, if the location in your profile is correct.

[andyjo1982]

What a great night last night. I was at Medeshamstede lodge 6104, for a first degree. About 70 Bretheren in attendance, 40 of which were guests from 20 different lodges including provincial top brass...

It was a great ceremony and excellent festive board, the bretheren were very welcoming and hopefully i'll be back soon...

Top night

[GTO-3R]

D1ngd0ng said:

Manchester isn't that far away from me actually, if the location in your profile is correct.

My Lodge is in Derbyshire, Pevril of the Peak 654

[heppers75]

GTO-3R said:

My Lodge is in Derbyshire, Pevril of the Peak 654

Not far from me then... I live in North Leicestershire and in a Lodge at London Road in Leicester. I was invested as JD on Wednesday and looking forward to a good year!

[The Moose]

Just got back from our installation meeting. Just been promoted to JW for the first time. Enjoying it!

Edited by The Moose on Saturday 4th February 12:15

[Davie_GLA]

JW will be a very busy year for you. I was SD until last year when i had to step back with work but hope to jump to JW next year.


Fraternally,

D.

[The Moose]

Davie_GLA said:

JW will be a very busy year for you. I was SD until last year when i had to step back with work but hope to jump to JW next year.


Fraternally,

D.

Yeah - I think it's going to be!

I'm just about there on 1st, but got 2nd and 3rd to learn!!

I must admit, I loved taking part in the Master's Song!

[D1ngd0ng]

St I'm really struggling to get my lines to sink in for tonight any advice from others who have fluffed their lines would be appreciated.

[The Moose]

D1ngd0ng said:

St I'm really struggling to get my lines to sink in for tonight any advice from others who have fluffed their lines would be appreciated.

What role are you doing and for which lodge?

[Mon Ami Mate]

Record the lines on your phone and listen to them over and over again. Works for me!

[welsh blackbird]

Mon Ami Mate said:

Record the lines on your phone and listen to them over and over again. Works for me!

" I further solemnly promise that I will not write those secrets,................."

[Saddle bum]

D1ngd0ng said:

St I'm really struggling to get my lines to sink in for tonight any advice from others who have fluffed their lines would be appreciated.

Slow down.
Try and see the page in your mind.
Make up menomics for groups of words and "lists".
Ensure you have a good prompter, you won't need him then.
Don't look at people when doing it. Look at the wall, candidate's belt buckle or anything else.

[Pappa Lurve]

Saddle bum said:

D1ngd0ng said:

St I'm really struggling to get my lines to sink in for tonight any advice from others who have fluffed their lines would be appreciated.

Slow down.
Try and see the page in your mind.
Make up menomics for groups of words and "lists".
Ensure you have a good prompter, you won't need him then.
Don't look at people when doing it. Look at the wall, candidate's belt buckle or anything else.

Agree with most of the above, but the main thing I find is just to remember to learn the meaning of the words and put emotion into it. That way, it helps to keep you on track and if you make a mistake, the delivery is still good.

Oh, and hi brethern! Don't think I have posted on here yet and figured I really should. Been a mason for 8 years and just became IPM of my mother lodge last month.