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93 Turbo · 27 December 2012, 07:28 PM

Won't pass any comment gents, but I reckon IBTL.

TattooedGQ · 27 December 2012, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

I live withing walking distance from a Masonic Lodge. I always thought I had to be invited to join but just found out that all I have to do is ask for consideration. Wish I'd have known years ago. Now I walk my dog past nearly every night hoping to find someone walking in or out to talk to about it.
So far no luck.

Yeah, I know in NY we're a lot less strict. The old rule was someone had to ask you 3 times before you gave them a petition, now we'll let anyone petition, but they still need to go through proper investigation to get accepted.

If the lights are on you can always just knock and say you're looking for info, I'm sure it would be welcome.

Widows Son · 28 December 2012, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by TattooedGQ

Yeah, I know in NY we're a lot less strict. The old rule was someone had to ask you 3 times before you gave them a petition, now we'll let anyone petition, but they still need to go through proper investigation to get accepted.

If the lights are on you can always just knock and say you're looking for info, I'm sure it would be welcome.

EBR. the best thing for you to do is to contact the secretary of the lodge by mail. Google the Grand Lodge of the state, then look for that particular lodge, there will be contact info available. PS, lots of guys in my lodge have Harley's, we ride to lunch on Fridays!!

theloxmyth · 29 December 2012, 01:53 AM

eome · 31 December 2012, 09:08 PM

Happy holidays to all travellers!

East Bay Rider · 16 February 2014, 11:25 AM

Raised to MM today.

Angrypuppy · 16 February 2014, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

Raised to MM today.

Congrats brother.

I was supposed to confer a degree from the east for the first time this Thursday. Our candidate ended up with a last minute scheduling issue. I must say I'm quite relieved.

cop414 · 16 February 2014, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

Raised to MM today.

Congrats again Bill!
Member and Past Master of Danville-Mahoning Lodge #224, also member of Caldwell Consistory (32nd degree), Valley of Bloomsburg, Bloomsburg PA.

cop414 · 16 February 2014, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrypuppy

Congrats brother.

I was supposed to confer a degree from the east for the first time this Thursday. Our candidate ended up with a last minute scheduling issue. I must say I'm quite relieved.

I'll never forget the first degree that I conferred, nervous doesn't begin to describe it! Good luck when the time comes brother!

wy2l · 16 February 2014, 12:33 PM

I'm a (proud) graduate of George Mason University... does that count?

Paramedic · 16 February 2014, 02:13 PM

Congrats on your MM

Bill
Jefferson Lodge #90 Middletown, Ohio

Althaur · 16 February 2014, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

Raised to MM today.

Congratulations brother!

Josh

submariner66 · 26 February 2014, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Armyguy03

Like with any organization you have many unworthy brothers. In the military I've come across so many it's a shame, however, I never let those guide me from walking a straight path.

Well said!!

bglz42 · 27 February 2014, 07:59 AM

East Bay Rider,

Congrats Brother! Well done!

John Mitchell Lodge #1401
Hitchcock, Texas

Angrypuppy · 19 April 2014, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by cop414

I'll never forget the first degree that I conferred, nervous doesn't begin to describe it! Good luck when the time comes brother!

Done.

Since February we had voted on another candidate and it turned into a double first degree for my first time in the east. Made for a long night, but went well. I did better for the first candidate then the second for some reason. Need to be prompted once, and forgot a couple words in one of the obligations. I think it was a good night though for our new brothers which is all that matters.

I was surprised how nervous I was starting out, I would have rather had an engine on fire on my plane while at work.

cop414 · 19 April 2014, 02:38 AM

Congratulations Jason, that's something that you'll remember for the rest of your life. Sounds like you did great!

East Bay Rider · 19 April 2014, 11:03 AM

Congratulations. Glad to hear it went well.

ltmgeller · 15 May 2014, 06:04 AM

Just arrived today.

cop414 · 15 May 2014, 06:36 AM

Hmmm Mike, if we ever have a GTG you know what you've gotta bring!

samsam · 15 May 2014, 07:46 AM

Guys, since there are many of you here, and some claim that the links posted are not accurate, does anyone care to explain to the rest of us what is it about or at least share a link they think is decent?

cop414 · 15 May 2014, 08:44 AM

Sam,
Here's some basic info from our Grand Lodge in PA.

http://www.bapamason.com/

samsam · 15 May 2014, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by cop414

Sam,

Here's some basic info from our Grand Lodge in PA.

http://www.bapamason.com/

Thanks Tim. I'll read it tonight.

cop414 · 15 May 2014, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by SamSam

Thanks Tim. I'll read it tonight.

Sam, you can also go to pagrandlodge.com

East Bay Rider · 15 May 2014, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ltmgeller

Just arrived today.

That's awesome. I need to get a few bottles of that for myself and a few friends.
I can't help but notice that the label is a bit of a misnomer though.

East Bay Rider · 15 May 2014, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by SamSam

Guys, since there are many of you here, and some claim that the links posted are not accurate, does anyone care to explain to the rest of us what is it about or at least share a link they think is decent?

http://www.askafreemason.org/benchats/index.htm

cop414 · 15 May 2014, 12:00 PM

Great link Bill.

ltmgeller · 15 May 2014, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

That's awesome. I need to get a few bottles of that for myself and a few friends.
I can't help but notice that the label is a bit of a misnomer though.

I was thinking the same thing. Why the 2nd? Hmmm. Perhaps it's like Johnny red and they were planing to make the 3rd equal to Johnny blue. Just a thought.

Ed Rooney · 16 May 2014, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I have a friend who is both Catholic and a Mason.

We don't get to talk much anymore, but we used to talk a lot when he was going through his degrees.

I ask him once about being Catholic and Mason and he told me it wasn't an issue.

I am not a Mason and I am not a Catholic, but I was listening to Catholic Answers Live on the way home and the guest, a priest, said that membership in the Freemasons would mean that one could not take Holy Communion.

Don't we have a priest in the Omega forum who could weigh in?

jmiicustomz · 16 May 2014, 10:53 AM

Congrats I was raised on Jan3 of this yr myself

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jmiicustomz · 16 May 2014, 10:54 AM

Glenville 551

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16 February 2014, 11:25 AM	#66
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 11,886	Raised to MM today. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

19 April 2014, 02:38 AM	#76
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,828	Congratulations Jason, that's something that you'll remember for the rest of your life. Sounds like you did great! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

19 April 2014, 11:03 AM	#77
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 11,886	Congratulations. Glad to hear it went well. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

15 May 2014, 06:36 AM	#79
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,828	Hmmm Mike, if we ever have a GTG you know what you've gotta bring! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

15 May 2014, 08:44 AM	#81
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,828	Sam, Here's some basic info from our Grand Lodge in PA. http://www.bapamason.com/ __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

27 December 2012, 07:28 PM	#61
93 Turbo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Australia Watch: Rolex.Tudor.PAM Posts: 1,548	Won't pass any comment gents, but I reckon IBTL.

29 December 2012, 01:53 AM	#64
theloxmyth Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY Posts: 6,382

31 December 2012, 09:08 PM	#65
eome "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 6	Happy holidays to all travellers!

16 February 2014, 12:33 PM	#70
wy2l "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: N/A Posts: 42	I'm a (proud) graduate of George Mason University... does that count?

16 February 2014, 02:13 PM	#71
Paramedic "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Bill Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Watch: Black SubC Date Posts: 24	Congrats on your MM Bill Jefferson Lodge #90 Middletown, Ohio

27 February 2014, 07:59 AM	#74
bglz42 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dickinson, Texas Posts: 34	East Bay Rider, Congrats Brother! Well done! John Mitchell Lodge #1401 Hitchcock, Texas

15 May 2014, 07:46 AM	#80
samsam "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 2,826	Guys, since there are many of you here, and some claim that the links posted are not accurate, does anyone care to explain to the rest of us what is it about or at least share a link they think is decent?

15 May 2014, 12:00 PM	#86
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,828	Great link Bill. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

16 May 2014, 10:53 AM	#89
jmiicustomz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: John Location: North Carolina Watch: 1953 pre explorer Posts: 2,758	Congrats I was raised on Jan3 of this yr myself Sent from my C771 using Tapatalk 2

16 May 2014, 10:54 AM	#90
jmiicustomz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: John Location: North Carolina Watch: 1953 pre explorer Posts: 2,758	Glenville 551 Sent from my C771 using Tapatalk 2

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