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I know I repeated myself, myself!

That would have to be the jock un-washed battalion. Don't they have a travelling Lodge? :D

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Likewise, my advice would be 'join' asap-----my lodge a military one located in a city of Dark Satan Mills is currently going through a stage of being dragged from the grease and blood laden mits of the RAMC and RE's into the light of Inf and RM's. To date we have not successfully gained control of the local council, TAC or the local chippy but 'TOMORROW,OW,OW '.
My best and true military Masonic story is centered on the Officers Mess at Sennelager when the RSM came to the main door and asked a very junior Subbie 'Excuse me Sir but who is on the square ? ( meaning the drill square opposite)' ---Well Mr XXXXX there is OC B Coy, Training Major, 2 i/c etc !!!!. Extras flowed

Originally Posted by Litotes

Originally Posted by visitingrock

Just found out that a collegue of mine is a Free Mason. He has made a no pressure offer to assist me in becoming a Free Mason if I was interested.

Now, I have heard all of the runours, however, before I went asking any more questions of what the hell being a Free Mason is all about, I thought I would do a little research myself.

I am sure that this thread will generate more than it's fair share of banter, however, if anyone can offer any constructive guidance either on the thread or by way of PM (significance, costs, commitment etc) it would be greatly appreciated.

Don't know whether I will take up his offer, however, I am interested in finding out more to make an informed decision.

Thanks in advance (for the advice and gags)

A Free Mason or a Freemason?

One will offer to dress your stone for free (unlikely) and the other will offer to dress strangely and tear out your tongue and bury it somewhere - also for free (or 10% of your income). There is a difference!

Litotes

10% 0f your income? My lodge subs are £20 a year. I hope to Jaysus that doesn't reflect badly on my income?

I know some English lodges are different because they really enjoy the dining experience and have loads of guys wanting to join but here in Scotland it's mostly small lodges, sparsely attended so the fees are much lower. Harmony board is roughly £2-£3 an evening for members of the lodge - guests don't pay. That's going to provide haggis, neeps and tatties or something similar. Not a huge meal but it breaks up the evening and dining does create a convivial atmosphere for the harmony. A pint is cheaper than on the High Street, so's a nip and you,re guaranteed a conversation free from political or religious issues - both are banned from the lodge because they cause disharmony.

Bloody hell, our lodge fees are £100 a year, including the new metropolitan rubbish, plus L of I fees, PLUS £30 for the fesive board at the local crapatoria, plus booze, plus train travel or car parks, plus the charity box. Expensive game, but what the hell, if I dont spend it, then her indoors will mug me for it.

Originally Posted by whocares

Originally Posted by Cuddles

Ah, we meet on the level but we part on the square...being a mason is a time-honoured British military tradition as reflected in The Man Who Would Be King. However many military lodges are full of gits sucking up in the hope it will result in further promotion beyond their genuine capability. Luckily they are usually misguided.

After all, I was Incipient Perspective Guardian of the Golden Temple of the Frog God for three years and I never got a regimental command...

MANY MILITARY LODGES????? There is only one left that has authority to travel with the unit and be a travelling lodge, there are however many military lodges out there, but only the one contines to travel with the unit, Where ever it may roam, including Iraq! Anyone know its name and the unit to which it refers??

I certainly do, The RDG still hold a warrant issued by the Grand Lodge of Ireland in 1758. The RDG have a long Irish related history. I know because I chaired those meetings in Iraq in early 2005.

"Quis Separabit"

Originally Posted by RogerOut!

I certainly do, The RDG still hold a warrant issued by the Grand Lodge of Ireland in 1758. The RDG have a long Irish related history. I know because I chaired those meetings in Iraq in early 2005.

"Quis Separabit"

I do hope you don't take offence if I do not visit your Lodge while it is in the sandy place(s)!