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Post by billmcelligott on May 7, 2008 23:08:44 GMT
I do not believe the founders list has anyone on it that would countenance such a thing.
Isn't that what you sign up for whenever you publish anything, its like going on 'X factor' and wondering why Simon Cowel is not so nice.
which says a lot.
Absolutley
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Post by maat on May 8, 2008 1:24:13 GMT
WOW - Well - at least everyone know The Masonic Society is now open.
;D those are referred to as husbands here in Australia. Same goes for brain drain - and 'devoid of philosophy', I mean to say ...
Well I, for one, hope you do visit us again freimaurer45. You use creative language (just like me) but I do see some solid gold sprinkled here and there in your posts.
We aren't crabby all the time, and some of us, like Russell, are NEVER crabby. How does he do that folks?!
I queried him once and he pointed out to me that it is unresolved anger within ourselves that we allow to manifest when we are dealing with others.
If we harbour no anger, we will remain undisturbed when someone disagrees with us. If we do not see ourselves as victims we will not think we are being victimised.
This is how we can measure how close we are to Mastership.
Maat
(Hope it is not a BBQ tonight, my husband will be wondering why I am looking at him with a grin. On second thoughts.. ;D)
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Post by maximus on May 8, 2008 2:14:10 GMT
Mmmm...BBQ...
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Post by leonardo on May 8, 2008 6:58:40 GMT
I don't know freimaurer45 but I think he'd make a great comedian. Well, some of his comments made me laugh ;d
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Post by lauderdale on May 8, 2008 19:08:59 GMT
In the end it's their party, if they don't want to invite the likes of myself, a Co-Mason, then I don't intend to gatecrash. Anyway, subscribing as I do to 3 Masonic Fora, on one of which I am the Admin, I have other things to do with my time.
The Masonic Society is now Open, big deal!
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Post by freimaurer45 on May 13, 2008 19:32:50 GMT
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Post by penfold on May 14, 2008 15:46:22 GMT
Phylaxis Society formed in 1973, since then the majority of GL's in the US have accepted their PH GL counterparts as regular and permit visitation, undoubtedly at the time it was created their would have been a restriction on masonic relations between those GL's and also UGLE-amity. A lot has changed in the past 30 years, when looked at in 30 years from now will the regularity restriction of the newly formed MS also appear to be a child of it's time?
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Post by freimaurer45 on May 15, 2008 20:56:15 GMT
Hi Bro. Penfold, Thank you for your response. Unless they had PayPal 30 some-odd years ago, then we could consider this as being outdated! ;)However, this is a current policy. I am sure they, like the Masonic Society, would immediately change their by-laws if the UGLE and every regular GL decided to recognize the GOdF, LDH, ad infinitum. Even Internet Lodge where Bro. Karen received her award has the same policy, except in this instance they merely had an open call for papers for one particular occasion. She still cannot belong to this lodge, but she sure can receive their publications and even enter an essay competition and (hopefully) win another award in the next one! With TMS, even the general public--a.k.a. The Profane--cannot become full members. Yet, they are perfectly welcome to share in the knowledge and subscribe to the journal. They, then, can learn, reflect, and do what people do best. So, we can't just split hairs here and say that what the Phylaxis requires is only on there because they adopted this stuff in the '70's. They continue to have this requirement to this very day simply because they still find it relevant. As far as 30 years from now, we can't say! Regularity restrictions did come from a time where it was certainly needed to a point. Many reasons for its existence continue to exist--you can be sure of that. If one has an organization and wishes to call if Freemasonry, then one should be willing to go to task to prove that it is. Think of it like diplomatic recognition. Has this process been abused? Oh, yes it has! Can we still apply its original meaning and message? Yes we can! There is a good book by Christopher Haffner on this very subject--Regularity of Origin. I highly recommend it for everybody's edification and education on this most misunderstood and crazy-complex issue!
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Post by brandt on May 15, 2008 23:48:13 GMT
Okay Brothers and Sisters, I have been quiet for a bit but that is over now obviously. As to the Masonic Society. I recognize (there is that word) a lot of the founders as friends of mine. I wish them luck and success in this endeavor. Though I am not part of the administrative staff here I am claiming executive privilege. There will be no more negative talk about BBQ. There is no finer cuisine than that developed in the Southern United States of America. Anything BBQed is far better than the organ meat eaten in some quarters. (Bro:.Karen you and I should talk sometime, I got a report of your European tour - you made quite the impression). Regardless, my normal accepting attitude will not accept any more attacks on BBQ. It stops now.
Seriously, I wish the Brothers in the Masonic Society the best in their new endeavor. I would like to see them successful, they are off to a good start so far.
So what I can't be a member. That is their problem. They will be deprived of my wit and charm on their private forum.
Brother Bill McElliot. I am watching you.
Fraternally and most sincerely, Brandt
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Post by brandt on May 15, 2008 23:49:44 GMT
Brother Maximus, If you can afford the fuel cost, I am BBQing a leg of lamb that is causing me to think more about food than I have in a long time.
Brandt
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Post by billmcelligott on May 16, 2008 1:13:42 GMT
What is it your looking for, some wit and charm ?
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Post by maximus on May 16, 2008 2:08:41 GMT
Brother Maximus, If you can afford the fuel cost, I am BBQing a leg of lamb that is causing me to think more about food than I have in a long time. Brandt That sounds good. I've not had BBQued lamb. I've had BBQued goat though. Fuel costs...that's a whole 'nother thread (yikes!).
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Post by imakegarb on May 16, 2008 2:30:49 GMT
What is it your looking for, some wit and charm ? It's those sexy calves of your's, I'm sure And BBQ lamb. Oh . . . my K, now y'all listen up. Fuel costs be damned. There's gonna be one heck of a spit BBQ going on at the Grand Thing a week from this Sunday. There will be beef, pork, chicken . . . Bro. Brandt, Bro. Max, if you tell me you're coming, I'll get you lamb. Or Bro. Bill, which ever is easier. I expect the whole livin' lot of you to be there (I've got extra garb). I mean, what could possibly keep any of you away? Bro. Brandt, with all due respect - and fully understanding your position in this debate - I have to ask the obligatory question. I'm sure you understand. Are you mustard or tomato based?
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Post by brandt on May 17, 2008 12:29:41 GMT
Tomato based for sure but with lamb I have to do it different. I start with the nectar of the Gods (rum) and butter then bring in tomatos.
The Masonic Society is a good idea in my opinion. Of course they are free to establish whatever rules they deem appropriate for their ends. Like all such endeavors the impact and benefit of the organization is for the membership, not everyone else. I am sure that they will do fine.
Frat:. Brandt
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Post by imakegarb on May 17, 2008 21:09:04 GMT
Tomato based for sure but with lamb I have to do it different. I start with the nectar of the Gods (rum) and butter then bring in tomatos. Oh wow. Do you marinate or slather as you go? Both? I am, likewise, tomato-based But I like the mustard-based, too ;D
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Post by brandt on May 17, 2008 21:55:44 GMT
I do both because I am by nature an anarchist and a hedonist. If I am going to eat, I am going to eat well and break the rules.
This is a little known secret. I am a good cook. I was taught by some of the best around (my aunt and grand mother). They taught me to cook because "the Smith boys are not worth marrying and we do want you to starve." What they did not know was my cooking snagged me a lady that is far above my station. Can I get something like that in the Masonic Society?
Bro:. Karen if my poor memory serves me well today you are with AFHR. Is that correct? If this is true I have a favor to ask of you. On occasion I receive contacts from people in Oregon that are interested in Masonry. Would you be available to assist them with any questions or such? Can I send them to you? You are the only Mason in Oregon that I am in contact with on a regular basis.
Frat:. Brandt
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Post by imakegarb on May 18, 2008 4:29:07 GMT
I'm with the Honorable Order of American Co-Masonry, American Federation of Human Rights. LDH also has an AFHR, so it can be a bit confusing I hear LDH is forming a lodge in Oregon, so prospective candidates have something of a choice here in the Northwest. You can refer any you want to me
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