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Post by antoninus9 on Dec 7, 2007 4:36:46 GMT
Over the past several years I've had many things to say and not all of them have been good, but I've always maintained that people need to be free to do what they feel is best for themselves. The American Masons now have a new Grand Orient and they're free to chart a new course for Freemasonry in the US. It's a confederation of sovereign lodges with a system of government where the Grand Master has very limited powers. If they're smart they'll keep it that way.
After 21 years of Freemasonry I feel it's time to give it a rest. I've had the good fortune to meet many good people and a few rotten apples along the way. The good always outweighed the bad or I would have never stayed and fought so hard for change.
Change is coming and American Masons will soon be free of all the petty politics. I can only hope that they will understand the value of a real brother/sisterhood, but that's up to them to figure out.
It's funny that in the end I had so very little say. lol
All the best. The Ancient and Honorable Order of Aruba awaits me. It's supposed to be better than Freemasonry. The members meet on white sandy beaches and sip Margaritas. I just hope they don't have anyone to tell me "we've always drank the Margaritas this way!" ;D
Jeff
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Post by imakegarb on Dec 7, 2007 4:52:50 GMT
Fare you well
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Post by tws on Dec 7, 2007 5:35:47 GMT
Godspeed & Farewell.
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Post by penfold on Dec 7, 2007 7:19:43 GMT
Bro Jeff, may the GAOTU protect you and watch over you on your travels
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Post by waynecowley on Dec 7, 2007 8:49:17 GMT
We'll miss you Jeff
Keep safe and may the GAOTU watch over you
Wayne
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Post by leonardo on Dec 7, 2007 8:54:48 GMT
I likewise extend my sincerest best wishes to Bro. Jeff as he heads for those white, sandy beaches of Aruba and hope that someday I'll get to share the odd margarita with him The end of an era, or the beginning of a new one? Whatever it is take it easy and good luck to you!
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Post by brandt on Dec 7, 2007 13:05:25 GMT
Pack me in your carry on baggage Brother. It is snowing up here in Michigan.
Brandt
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Post by ingo on Dec 7, 2007 14:46:59 GMT
All the best for you, bro. Jeff
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Post by vtmason on Dec 7, 2007 21:37:11 GMT
I don't believe it for a minute. Jeff can't walk away. It's in his blood.
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Post by 2 BOWL CAIN on Dec 7, 2007 21:48:05 GMT
From what I hear, i thought Brother Peace had no blood? I learn something new everyday! Brother Peace, you come out during the day? WOW.........
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Post by vtmason on Dec 7, 2007 21:51:16 GMT
From what I hear, i thought Brother Peace had no blood? I learn something new everyday! Brother Peace, you come out during the day? WOW......... Now why would you say something like that?
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Post by imakegarb on Dec 7, 2007 22:20:08 GMT
Bro 2BC, I would like an answer to that. I am in great hopes you mean it as a parting nudge to an older player in this game and not as an unkind dig.
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Post by billmcelligott on Dec 7, 2007 22:35:36 GMT
I will say at this point it was meant to be humorous.
Jeff is big enough to take a joke. but that is the end of any personal comment OK.
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Post by 2 BOWL CAIN on Dec 7, 2007 23:06:25 GMT
brother peace and i have done more than broken bread together before! he knows my humor! it is at another forum where he goes that who cannot be named. i was being facetious s&f
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Post by imakegarb on Dec 7, 2007 23:08:22 GMT
I'm glad
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Post by leonardo on Dec 7, 2007 23:16:56 GMT
brother peace and i have done more than broken bread together before! he knows my humor! it is at another forum where he goes that who cannot be named. i was being facetious s&f That's fine but please remember that what's posted here is for public consumption and others may not be privy to how familiar you are with another poster. It's easy to misinterpreted comments at the best of times but in light of recent events it can be more difficult.
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Post by penfold on Dec 8, 2007 0:04:21 GMT
As has been mentioned previously, whether we like the mantle or not, people outside of freemasonry will judge us and the fraternity as a whole by our words and actions. So keep a due guard on your keyboard fingers
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Post by antoninus9 on Dec 8, 2007 3:51:33 GMT
Brothers and Sisters,
Thank you for the many kind words. You're all welome to come party with me and the brothers in Aruba. It's a celebration of life and freedom.
2 Bowl Cain is a bother of the Wolf Pack and one my best friends. Horu ibis Set! Bro! :-)
Freedom, Peace and Brotherhood.
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Post by 2 BOWL CAIN on Dec 8, 2007 15:12:30 GMT
Happy, as his suns fly Through the heavens’ magnificent plan Run, brothers, your race Joyful, as a hero to victory.
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Post by antoninus9 on Dec 11, 2007 20:50:42 GMT
Brothers and Sisters,
I just heard that Grand Lodge officers in Ohio told a lodge of Masons that I am moving to Aruba to start a cult. lol
They read my retirement post on this forum in open lodge as proof.
Actually, I'm going to Aruba for a week with my wife to attend a friend's wedding and to relax.
Apparently, they took my remark about "The Ancient and Honorable Order of Aruba" seriously. What a hoot!
If anyone has ever wondered about the average IQ of Grand Lodge officers, here is a great example.
Jeff
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