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Post by Temple on Apr 7, 2005 15:22:24 GMT
I too hope that you have a wonderful time. It's lovely to see how much support forum members give and the regard that all here have for each other.
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Post by middlepillar on Apr 7, 2005 20:36:28 GMT
Lee
Best of luck for tomorrow, I am looking forward to it immensely it will be great fun meeting up with so many members of the Forum.
Andrew, I have not got a clue what time I will be able to get to East Croydon and if I am running late I will have to take my car. However if I do go by train I know I will have good company on the way back!
See you all tomorrow.
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Post by staffs on Apr 7, 2005 21:53:26 GMT
I received a Call from Andrew this afternoon and his partner has been taken into hospital so he will be unable to make the meeting.Andrew ,our thoughts are with you and your partner for a speedy recovery.
Been to LOI rehearsal tonight and done my questions.
The WM has the day off tommorrow as he is practicing the ceremony which outr SW told me he is likely to perform superbly.
Hopefully a treat is in store for the visitors.
The brother who is delivering the TH tommorrow ,tonight delivered the FDTB at another lodge .
Ill be in the bar at 4.00pm and for those whom i have not yet met then please find me and introduce yourselfs.
Im the short bald bloke who looks a bit like Lee Hurst.and probably biting my fingers to the knuckles.
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Post by bod on Apr 8, 2005 8:31:41 GMT
All being well I'll be on a train from London Bridge to brighton that will get me to 'London by Sea' at around 3.30 - so I should be at the centre by 4 - not sure how far from the train station it is. Unfortunately I have work tomorrow morning so won't be able to stay into the small hours with you all....
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Post by taylorsman on Apr 8, 2005 9:03:06 GMT
"not sure how far from the train station it is."
Come out of the front of Brighton Station, cross to the western side (Right Hand as you will be looking at it) of Queen Road and about half way down towards the seafront there it is, Brighton Masonic Temple. It is a Magnolia Coloured frontage and doesn't look much from the outside but I can assure you it is a lovely building once inside and you will love the Main Temple upstairs where I was Initiated, Passed and Raised myself and was Installed in The Chair back in 1995.
For my part I should get into Brighton Station at 15.15 but will check in first at the Old Ship Hotel then walk up to Queens Road for about 16.00 hours or so. See you there!
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Post by staffs on Apr 8, 2005 11:35:09 GMT
Ok .
12.30now and just got home to prepare.ive got a speech to do from past masters and officers of the lodge to write,shirt to iron,shoes to clean and lay out a clean underpants.
Looking forward to it and thanks to everyone who has sent their best wishes .
We will raise our glass and think of you at 9pm.
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Post by bod on Apr 8, 2005 12:32:17 GMT
Thanks for that Steve - and thanks to Lee for the 'phone message. Just one question for you Lee - why do you need to clean your underpants? ;D
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Post by leonardo on Apr 8, 2005 14:11:14 GMT
As I've said already on this thread, this is so exciting! Lee, I actually have butterflies in my stomach. It's you time, man, and by God you will enjoy! Just lay off the the sherry until you get to the FB ;D Hope all who turn up enjoy the day. I am so happy, yet so jelous at the same time. Only kidding. Best of luck!
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Post by munkholt on Apr 8, 2005 17:07:18 GMT
Enjoy your evening, Lee - I'll raise my glass to you (sorry). Give us a good report on how things went, when you re-surface.
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Post by a on Apr 8, 2005 19:53:30 GMT
Three minutes to go, better get off to fill my glass.
I will be thinking about you Staffs.
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Post by a on Apr 8, 2005 20:00:33 GMT
Job done.
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Post by leonardo on Apr 8, 2005 20:33:28 GMT
The man has "Risen" Serious congratulations LEE! God, I'd kiss ya if you wern't so ugly ;D
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Post by staffs on Apr 8, 2005 22:59:53 GMT
Well,what can i say guys.thank you for thinking of me .I have seen the posts.
What a ceremony and thank you so much for the superb support from the guys on this forum.It has to be the biggest meet up of forumites so far :
The man himself : Steve Foley The Lodge Room admin : Bill Mc Elliot
15 orders and counting : Chris Hatton and brother David from eastbourne Kieran Bod Mike Hearn : Proton Mike Bushby : Mike IPM
Wow : what a ceremony and i think that al;l those who were there will agree that the WM was superb and the traditional history /tracing board delivery was amazing.
IO really can t describe the feeling yet but can only express my sincere thanks and fraternal greetings to those forumites who have given up their time top see my big day and hope they were not disappointed.(i am sure they have not seenmuch better)
and arent we good at singing to our guests ?
i cant say much more but thanks and thankyou to all those wjho have been there in thought and spirit.
Well. Didnt we have a good time?
Tears before bedtime in Brighton ?/ Oh yes i cant hold them back
Thank you so much for sharing such a very special moment with me .
Thank you so so so s so much for your support and i promiose that Brighthelmstone will return the support .
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Post by a on Apr 9, 2005 7:52:32 GMT
Staffs You see little actions, like you finding the courage to set up this forum, can lead to a better life. In this case the pulling of people together, the bonding. You are living proof that there is a point, and sometimes it is good to stand up. But I guess you will realise that from last night.
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Post by staffs on Apr 9, 2005 8:20:19 GMT
Stewart,Thank you.
Oh yes it makes you think and deeply contemplate about life and certainly it is good to stand up !
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Post by leonardo on Apr 9, 2005 8:39:05 GMT
Lee It's difficult to know what to say other than how delighted I am that you've had such a wonderful night. It really cold not have happened to a nicer guy. Great to know that the forum was so well represented. Show the love that exist here for you. Fully deserved it is too. You mentioned "tears before bedtime" well, I was like that, and I wasn't even there Freemasonry has a shining new star and it's called Lee.
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Post by bod on Apr 9, 2005 9:49:11 GMT
An excellent evening, a superb ceremony very well presented - all the officers carried out their roles superbly.
My first experience of Sussex workings, and Brighthelmstone Lodge - both of which didn't disappoint.
Lee - thanks for being a excellent host, you and your fellow members made us all very welcome - tho I did notice you were at the back during the singing!
Happy to meet, happy to part.....more than happy to meet again! ;D ;D
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Post by zz-Midlander on Apr 9, 2005 18:24:10 GMT
Staffs, congratulations from me also on your Raising - it sounds as if it was a superb evening - no doubt it will all take a while to sink in!!
S&F Midlander.
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Post by atarnaris on Apr 10, 2005 18:26:25 GMT
Bro Lee congratulations from me as well.
Unfortunately I didn't make it.
Now enjoy the possibilities that open up for you both visiting and othewise.
PS: Did the bright morning star shine or not?
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