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Post by peterd on Jul 29, 2006 17:01:22 GMT
We are Consecrating a new Mark Lodge in Mojacar, Almeria, South East Spain.
The Consecration will take place on Saturday 30th September at 12.00 mid day followed by a festive board.
If you want to treat the ladies to a holiday as well, the Temple is on the beach front in a busy resort so there is plenty to do for the ladies with plenty of local accomadation.
If any MMM would like to attend just let me know. I could help with details on accomadation and travel if required.
The airport to use would be Almeria which is 40 mins drive (Alicante or Murcia airports are 2 hours drive).
Temperature at present ranges from 36-42c so quite warm but the temple is in the basement of an air conditioned restaurant so drinks and food are plenty with no travelling. All accomadation is within walking (or staggering) distance of the temple.
Hoping for a good turn out and looking forward to meeting any one who can make it.
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Post by peterd on Sept 1, 2006 21:21:50 GMT
Just a month to go if anyone interested. We have a few takers from England and Gibralter flying in.
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Post by staffs on Sept 1, 2006 23:26:30 GMT
Peter ,all being well i am still on the list to attend the meeting which nicely coincides with a visit to the Father in Laws new place in Allbox.
One slight problen at the moment is that our Cat had to have an eye removed yesterday and my wife is a little concerned as to his progression in the following few weeks which will determine my attendance.
but dont worry as i will let you know of the outcome in plenty of Time prior to the meeting but i am looking to convince the missus to book up the flights and car hire over the weekend which will pre empt any cat delays and confirm the visit.
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Post by peterd on Sept 2, 2006 20:30:16 GMT
Sorry to hear about your cat, hope he pulls through OK and recovers from the OP.
Hope and look forward to seeing you soon.
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Post by peterd on Sept 22, 2006 12:31:19 GMT
All sorted now.
Great to talk to you personally and hear your voice. It is great to put a face to names and hear peoples voices. Look forward to seeing you in sunny Spain when you arrive. Cheers
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Post by forester on Sept 22, 2006 19:33:43 GMT
Hope a good time is had by one and all.
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Post by staffs on Sept 30, 2006 18:54:59 GMT
I have just got back to my Father in Laws spanish residence after aloveley day in Mojacar where i witnessed the consecration of The Mojacar Mark Lodge and was honoured to be a guest of Peter Dowling who is now a founder member of that lodge.
What a lovely ceremony and i would strongly reccommend that if you get the chance to witness a consecration then snap up that chance. Also Peter and his Lodge members made myself and the visitors feel most welcome and it was a pleasure to spend the day in their company.
The District Consecrating Team really knew their stuff and made the ceremony both relaxed and educational to all.
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Post by peterd on Oct 2, 2006 22:45:12 GMT
Glad to see you got home safely staffs and I am glad you enjoyed yourself. As you have said staffs, it was a great ceremony and the consecrating team certainly new their stuff. I am very proud to be a founder member of the Mojacar Lodge of Mark Master Masons and was installed as SD. We have numerous candidates lined up for advancement at the next 3 meetings advancing 2 at a time so my role is going to be a busy one! Good to see you won the Johnnie Walkers, I actually donated the raffle prizes and was glad that 2 of the visitors won a prize. As we have said staffs you and any of the Brethren here are always welcome to visit and you will be made to feel very welcome (and full of food and drink) at any time. It was also great to meet your wife and son. If your family out here require any help or information at all please do not hesitate to let me know as I am always in their area. You can give them my phone number if you want and they can contact me directly. As for your father in law, we could take him to a white table event and him and his partner could meet the brethren and their wives which would also improve their social live if they so desire. Look forward to meeting you again staffs and I will take you up on the offer of a visit to your Lodge when I visit the south of England.
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Post by middlepillar on Oct 3, 2006 20:36:13 GMT
Peter
Many congratulations to you and your fellow founders.
I am glad the consecration went well, I believe it is one of the most moving and symbolic of all ceremonies....wine....corn....oil....and of course.... salt.!
I hope you have many years to enjoy and see it grow.
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Post by peterd on Oct 3, 2006 22:11:12 GMT
I have pictures from the Consecration of the Mojacar Mark Lodge on the District Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of Spain website. I am the second from left on the front row of Founders of Mojacar Mark Lodge No. 1877. www.district-mark-in-spain.org/main.htm
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