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    #71
    Ha Ha.

    Google for RAOB.

    Click first link and look at the Gibraltar chapter link..... (work safe).

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      #72
      Originally posted by Sockpuppet View Post
      Ha Ha.

      Google for RAOB.

      Click first link and look at the Gibraltar chapter link..... (work safe).
      I warned you!

      They're seriously dodgy!
      (Btw, this is firmly tongue in cheek and I have nothing whatsoever against the Buffs, Elks, Shriners, Brotherhood of the Mystic Llama, etc.)

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        #73
        If you have the time and energy then it is meant to be a very much self-rewarding experience being in the order. The "benefits" as such are in the networking and the opporunity to meet people professional. I think it goes without saying that those on the square will assist each other in whatever way possible.

        For some, having a life outside of family is too much to bear and memorising large chunks of the book are also beyond the capability of many.

        Being stripped naked and humbled in the first instance is also not to everyone's taste.

        Aside from that, the actual efforts of meeting up in a Lodge etc is not a regular function and doesn't detract too much from your everyday life.

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          #74
          Originally posted by TazMaN View Post
          If you have the time and energy then it is meant to be a very much self-rewarding experience being in the order. The "benefits" as such are in the networking and the opporunity to meet people professional. I think it goes without saying that those on the square will assist each other in whatever way possible.

          For some, having a life outside of family is too much to bear and memorising large chunks of the book are also beyond the capability of many.

          Being stripped naked and humbled in the first instance is also not to everyone's taste.

          Aside from that, the actual efforts of meeting up in a Lodge etc is not a regular function and doesn't detract too much from your everyday life.
          I think I must've missed that bit...

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            #75
            Personal contacts?

            Most members at my lodge are retired bank managers...


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              #76
              Originally posted by Tingles View Post
              Personal contacts?

              Most members at my lodge are retired bank managers...


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              manglers, Shirley?

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                #77
                Originally posted by Churchill View Post
                It probably means that the Headmaster has to confirm that you were once a pupil of that school.



                No I didn't get blackballed. Yes I'm a Freemason. If you'd read the previous posts you'd see that.

                I'm quite surprised, is it an ego thing perhaps or just naturally extrovert? Might start calling you Dogmatic you 21st century Mason, I'd be surprised if your lodge members approved.
                The cycle of life: born > learn > work > learn > dead.

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                  #78
                  Ah le Sinclair qui était un bon ordinateur
                  Warning unicorn meat may give you hallucinations

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                    #79
                    Originally posted by chris79 View Post
                    I'm quite surprised, is it an ego thing perhaps or just naturally extrovert? Might start calling you Dogmatic you 21st century Mason, I'd be surprised if your lodge members approved.
                    Ego thing? Not at all. Extrovert - almost definitely.

                    If you knew anything about Freemasonry within the UK you'd know that there is a big push to boost the profile of Freemasonry underway.

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                      #80
                      It's not that cloak and dagger is it?

                      You can find most of the rituals on the net....

                      I like meeting the other lodge members, the challenge of learning lines, the feeling that I'm giving a bit back, the food and drink after meetings, social gatherings, good natured banter, meeting people I wouldn't ordinarily meet - If it wasn't enjoyable - I wouldn't be a member.

                      I haven't, as yet, met anyone who is running the world! - Of course battery powered cars are a different matter!!!



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