So what do you guys think of the

clevohardcore - 2-26-2008 at 07:29 PM

Masons?

JawnDiablo - 2-26-2008 at 07:53 PM

I prefer the stone cutters...

XHonusWagnerX - 2-26-2008 at 08:04 PM

I wanna know what they do and how to become one!

XnMeX - 2-26-2008 at 09:14 PM

I know nothing about them.

Siczine.com - 2-26-2008 at 10:27 PM

mysterious....

BDx13 - 2-26-2008 at 11:13 PM

i've got a hat.
it was my grandfather's.

clevohardcore - 2-27-2008 at 12:55 AM

I am beginning the process.

clevohardcore - 2-27-2008 at 12:56 AM

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Originally posted by BD
i've got a hat.
it was my grandfather's.

^^^^^^^^^^^ Then you have an in with family from what I heard.

Lucabrasi - 2-27-2008 at 01:15 AM

you mean the band?

BDx13 - 2-27-2008 at 02:02 AM

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Originally posted by clevohardcore

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Originally posted by BD
i've got a hat.
it was my grandfather's.

^^^^^^^^^^^ Then you have an in with family from what I heard.

what, if you have a family member that belonged, the process of joining is easier? don't you have to be invited normally? the husband of a woman i volunteer with is a mason, which struck me as crazy when i heard because he's my age and all the other masons i know of are like 70.

so what's the deal for you so far, clevo?

hardtone - 2-27-2008 at 02:23 AM

I think you have to be nominated by a current member to be considered for membership. I know a guy who is one and he keeps pretty tight lip about the whole thing…

Furly - 2-27-2008 at 02:37 PM

I used to go to the "birthday dinner" every year with my grandpa. They didn't really want me to go because I have a vagina, but they let me because my granpa paid his dues for many many years (I think it was 58 years) and refused to go unless I could. So ofcourse, I would excuse myself to use the can and look around. They have this room with all these fancy velvet chairs in a circle, and a padded square bench sorta thing in the middle. pretty fucked up. I have his old rules books around here somewhere, and also a couple tie clips, and other crap he had given to him over the years.

Being a Mason is mostly about making connections. It's a lot like the motorcycle clubs, for someone who wants to be a part of something, and can afford there dues, I'm all for it. Friends that you pay for are always more reliable than the free ones.

JawnDiablo - 2-27-2008 at 03:08 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdaRuTwWl9I

Furly - 2-27-2008 at 03:38 PM

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Originally posted by juandiablo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdaRuTwWl9I

it's kinda like that without the black and green dudes.

Siczine.com - 2-27-2008 at 05:42 PM

Funny I have a neighbor who I've lived next door to for years, never talked to him, barely ever saw him but I always noticed the Freemason emblem he had on his car. Lately, he's been more sociable (maybe because my family is the only other white family on the block) and I was having casaul chatter with him the other week and for some reason I asked him about the masons (and actually expected the conversation to go somewhere) and shit and you should've seen the look on his face. It wasn't angry, it wasn't shocked it was this strange stoic look, he just said "Maybe another time...I have somewhere I need to be." I doubt there will be another time.

Long story short, don't ask a Freemason about the club. My friend asked his Grand Father and he got yelled at like crazy.

upyerbum - 2-27-2008 at 05:55 PM

It's no big deal. Old boys club. Its certainly not what it was meant to be.

Discipline - 2-27-2008 at 06:22 PM

Shhhhhhh. Are you trying to get us killed? They're everywhere! :shocked2:

Barnesey - 2-29-2008 at 08:32 PM

http://freemasonrywatch.org/

clevohardcore - 2-29-2008 at 08:54 PM

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Originally posted by BD

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Originally posted by clevohardcore

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Originally posted by BD
i've got a hat.
it was my grandfather's.

^^^^^^^^^^^ Then you have an in with family from what I heard.

^^^^^^ I meet up on Monday to find out. Honestly I have no idea what is going to happen. All I know is I am supposed to meet up at the lodge. even the guy that got me in won't elaborate what is going on.

What I mean by the family member and you are right I from what I gather is you can only be invited if you inquire about it. Thats what I have found out. They won't advertise or solicit people unless its requested and whatever. However if you have family I guess its almost a guarenty you are in unless your background warrants any negative representations of you.

Again I really still have no idea what is up. I know I am looking forward to what things may be.

I would like to say don't take my word for anything here. I really am in the dark with what is going on.

clevohardcore - 2-29-2008 at 08:58 PM

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Originally posted by Furly
I used to go to the "birthday dinner" every year with my grandpa. They didn't really want me to go because I have a vagina, but they let me because my granpa paid his dues for many many years (I think it was 58 years) and refused to go unless I could. So ofcourse, I would excuse myself to use the can and look around. They have this room with all these fancy velvet chairs in a circle, and a padded square bench sorta thing in the middle. pretty fucked up. I have his old rules books around here somewhere, and also a couple tie clips, and other crap he had given to him over the years.

Being a Mason is mostly about making connections. It's a lot like the motorcycle clubs, for someone who wants to be a part of something, and can afford there dues, I'm all for it. Friends that you pay for are always more reliable than the free ones.

^^^^^^^^ This has to make the POST OF THE YEAR.

clevohardcore - 3-3-2008 at 10:44 PM

I just got back. Not so bad. More mello than I expected. Hung out and told jokes. But that is all I can say.

JawnDiablo - 3-4-2008 at 07:45 AM

you're in too deep alredady.
you'll soon be dropping secret handshakes.

jonnynewbreed - 3-4-2008 at 07:47 AM

I come from a long line of masons. I always thought it would be neat to join. Maybe I'll ask my dad if he can get me in and clevo and I can do the secret handshake.

clevohardcore - 3-4-2008 at 12:12 PM

Ya the secret stuff is what I will learn in a few weeks. They have already stated that I will be learning stuff in levels.

clevohardcore - 3-4-2008 at 12:16 PM

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Originally posted by jonnynewbreed
I come from a long line of masons. I always thought it would be neat to join. Maybe I'll ask my dad if he can get me in and clevo and I can do the secret handshake.

^^^^^ cool. :yes:

This is the handshake :thumbup:

I also want to say I am into this and really can't discuss stuff. I won't do it. NOt to be a dick but because I want to respect this tradition. I will however give any info you may need if you are interested. That is whatever info I can give seeing as I am totally unaware of most stuff being new.