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Old 30 September 2021, 09:29 AM   #1
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Curious: Would being a Freemason or Bilderberger help with Nautilus purchase?

Just curious if this would help get me a nautilus without previous purchase history?
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Old 30 September 2021, 12:36 PM   #2
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What about someone who has direct lineage to the founding members of Skull and Bones??
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Old 30 September 2021, 12:40 PM   #3
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I don't think so man. I mean being a member itself would not change much, but the connections you have because you are a member - that could help maybe.
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Old 30 September 2021, 03:37 PM   #4
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What about someone who has direct lineage to the founding members of Skull and Bones??
They would be behind Scroll & Key members! 🤣
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Old 30 September 2021, 06:21 PM   #5
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It would depend - are you part of regular freemasonry or irregular freemasonry?
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Old 30 September 2021, 10:29 PM   #6
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More help then being part of the No Homers club....

But yes, it would depends if the contacts you have due to the Freemasons can help you get an in with an AD.
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Old 30 September 2021, 10:51 PM   #7
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How do I become a Freemason please?
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Old 30 September 2021, 11:20 PM   #8
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how do i become a freemason please?
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Old 1 October 2021, 04:22 AM   #9
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How do I become a Freemason please?
just go to your local masonic lodge and join. never been easier to join the lluminati :)

this is the one close to my house:

http://lodge400.wpfreemason.net/
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Old 1 October 2021, 10:43 PM   #10
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Just curious if this would help get me a nautilus without previous purchase history?
If your AD owner/manager is a member, then it couldn't hurt
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Old 2 October 2021, 01:03 AM   #11
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Just curl your little finger in when shaking hands…. The brethern’s little finger - if he is one - will link with yours! Voila! Patek’s for half price!

If you are served by what today the UK is known as. “a person with a cervix” just smile sweetly and accept the 18month wait.

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Old 2 October 2021, 02:13 AM   #12
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I found that having photos of the sales manager of the AD that supplied mine in a compromising position with a donkey massively helped me acquire my Nautilus very quickly.
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Old 2 October 2021, 02:39 AM   #13
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I found that having phots of the sales manager of the AD that supplied mine in a compromising position with a donkey massively helped me acquire my Nautilus very quickly.

Anyone know where I can rent a donkey?
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Old 2 October 2021, 02:47 AM   #14
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Anyone know where I can rent a donkey?
Mine keeps reminding me to take him down to the local AD
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Old 2 October 2021, 03:01 AM   #15
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I found that having phots of the sales manager of the AD that supplied mine in a compromising position with a donkey massively helped me acquire my Nautilus very quickly.
Nice Ass?
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Old 2 October 2021, 03:40 AM   #16
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I mean yeah if you build a good burger and bring it down to the staff on fridays you are sure to win their hearts.
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I hear the City Of London folk get anything they desire. And the Sauds, actually they come first.
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Old 2 October 2021, 05:29 AM   #18
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I hear the City Of London folk get anything they desire. And the Sauds, actually they come first.
Literally
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Are you bragging - or blushing Mini2?
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Old 3 October 2021, 09:45 AM   #21
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If your AD owner/manager is a member, then it couldn't hurt
I tried the handshake and asked if I could see the Grandmaster chime; just didn't feel the brethren vibe. I guess not. Should I try another AD?
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Old 3 October 2021, 05:10 PM   #22
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just go to your local masonic lodge and join. never been easier to join the lluminati :)

this is the one close to my house:

http://lodge400.wpfreemason.net/
Yeah, probably one of the irregulars :D
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Old 4 October 2021, 05:35 AM   #23
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If you are cousin of Biden for sure
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Old 4 October 2021, 07:27 PM   #24
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Only the best.

That's the wrong cigar, there's a maker called Hiram and Solomon and they are Masons, so maybe if you buy a few dozen of their boxes and curl your little finger as you hand-shake them then just maybe... you get to the final stage to one day be accepted onto a list.
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Old 11 October 2021, 12:26 AM   #25
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just go to your local masonic lodge and join. never been easier to join the lluminati :)

this is the one close to my house:

http://lodge400.wpfreemason.net/
That's a nice website. Not quite as easy as showing up and joining. A petition has to be completed and have two signers who are members of that lodge. The petition is read at a stated meeting and turned over to the investigation commitee. The candidate meets in an informal meeting with the commitee and there is a dialogue where questions are asked back and forth, just getting to know the candidate and the candidate is encouraged to share what he expects from the fraternity, and the fraternity explains what is expected of him. The commitee then reports their findings at the next stated meeting and a vote is taken. This process takes several months, not a decision to be taken lightly.
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That's a nice website. Not quite as easy as showing up and joining. A petition has to be completed and have two signers who are members of that lodge. The petition is read at a stated meeting and turned over to the investigation commitee. The candidate meets in an informal meeting with the commitee and there is a dialogue where questions are asked back and forth, just getting to know the candidate and the candidate is encouraged to share what he expects from the fraternity, and the fraternity explains what is expected of him. The commitee then reports their findings at the next stated meeting and a vote is taken. This process takes several months, not a decision to be taken lightly.

Sounds like what I had to do to get a conceal carry in New York State lol
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Old 12 October 2021, 03:58 AM   #27
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Sounds like what I had to do to get a conceal carry in New York State lol
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That's a nice website. Not quite as easy as showing up and joining. A petition has to be completed and have two signers who are members of that lodge. The petition is read at a stated meeting and turned over to the investigation commitee. The candidate meets in an informal meeting with the commitee and there is a dialogue where questions are asked back and forth, just getting to know the candidate and the candidate is encouraged to share what he expects from the fraternity, and the fraternity explains what is expected of him. The commitee then reports their findings at the next stated meeting and a vote is taken. This process takes several months, not a decision to be taken lightly.
So the committee asks you what you expect and you then say: a Nautilus, now! Is that how it works?
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Old 12 October 2021, 05:50 AM   #29
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Masons?

I'm with Groucho Marx on this one.

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Old 12 October 2021, 08:37 AM   #30
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So the committee asks you what you expect and you then say: a Nautilus, now! Is that how it works?
I wish!!!! There are a few nice watches in Lodge though. I can think of a couple of Subs, an AK, DJ, and I think a DD. Nothing really exotic though.
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