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Post by whistler on Dec 11, 2004 3:40:20 GMT
This morning I was feeling pretty rough, then I looked over at our 11 week old son and he gave me a big, lovely smile. I tell you my heart just lit up there and then. In fact, I'm stil smiling thinking about it. Leo I stole your lines, I had to give a seasonal talk to a group (Not Masons) Your post was a most perfect opening to talk about the Universal Goodness of Mankind. Thanks for the loan
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Post by leonardo on Dec 11, 2004 13:38:19 GMT
Leo I stole your lines, I had to give a seasonal talk to a group (Not Masons) Your post was a most perfect opening to talk about the Universal Goodness of Mankind. Thanks for the loan No problem Whistler. Interesting, however, you should be having a discussion on this topic as I also believe in the universal goodness of Mankind. Not too long ago I was talking on the very subject with a visiting Tibetan Buddhist Lama to Ireland who was giving a talk on how better to deal with Samsara. Sean, our nine year old, had his stitches out yesterday (Friday) and is doing well. A little tender yet, but well on the road to a full recovery. Great reason to keep on smiling May I just use this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation to all who offered support and encouragment during Sean's illness. Your prayers and good wishes have been well answered.
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Post by bod on Dec 12, 2004 13:31:03 GMT
Great news Leo - hope his recovery is speedy.
Incidentally - the last time I saw somw buddhist monks was in Montpellier airport in September. They were both using the wi-fi hotspot to check their mail on their laptops! ;D
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Post by leonardo on Dec 12, 2004 14:31:49 GMT
Incidentally - the last time I saw somw buddhist monks was in Montpellier airport in September. They were both using the wi-fi hotspot to check their mail on their laptops! ;D So incredibly true. I have seen similar incidences myself. One example that comes immediately to mind was a time when I went to see the Dali Lama give a talk in the Royal Albert Hall. This was in 1999. I remember distinctly seeing a monk paying for a product using his American express cold credit card! A somewhat confusing, if not ambiguous, sight to behold. In fairness they are not all like that and the ones you saw in Montpellier, which is incidentally a lovely part of southern France, were more than likely Tibetan Buddhist monks on their way to a place called Lerab Ling, which is a major Tibetan Buddhist retreat centre run by devotees of one Sogyal Rinpoche. He is the author of Tibetan book of living and dying. I do not believe I have ever seen anything like this from Theravada Monks.
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Post by middlepillar on Dec 17, 2004 8:19:18 GMT
Proud of the Freemasons-You bet We cremated my friend yesterday, unfortunatley he died penniless and had no family apart from elderly Bro and 2 sisters. I was asked by the family if the masons could help. My Bro sent around an e-mail to all on his extensive list. We had 220 people attend the funeral and I have received £2300.00 from different brethren anxious to see our Brother given a special send off. So a very sad day that brought a smile to my face! I am very proud of the Freemasons today
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Post by leonardo on Dec 17, 2004 8:27:01 GMT
And so you should be MP. Great "end" for your friend. It's very uplifting to know there are such people. Lovely story.
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Post by bod on Dec 17, 2004 9:07:08 GMT
MP - that brought a tear to my eye.
O wonderful masons.
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Post by taylorsman on Dec 17, 2004 9:14:09 GMT
Middlepillar THAT is true Masonic Charity at its best. Forget the glittering "Festivals" where there are more "Chains" than a lavatory manfacturers' warehouse, and people being "seen to be seen". What you and your Brethren did to ensure a fitting and honorable send off and not a "Pauper's Funeral" care of the Local Authority for your late Brother is what it is all about!
I salute you, your Brethren and your Lodge!
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Post by bod on Dec 17, 2004 10:02:01 GMT
Can we arrange to 'love bomb' stewart edwards with this tale?
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Post by taylorsman on Dec 17, 2004 10:57:43 GMT
Ha! Ha! Ha! ;D
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Post by leonardo on Dec 17, 2004 16:32:27 GMT
Can we arrange to 'love bomb' stewart edwards with this tale? I've little doubt old SE would appreciate the gesture
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Post by leonardo on Dec 17, 2004 16:41:49 GMT
What made me smile (yesterday, in fact) was finally figuring out how to include photos (Anyone seen the photo of me age 13 in the photos board?) and images in posts! Just look at my new Leonardo avatar This is all down to a post made by our own very bright TM. Thanks Steve.
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Post by leonardo on Jan 4, 2005 17:53:16 GMT
Before the Christmas season I had promised my wife that I would take her around some shops for the January sales. She loves bargain hunting. Who doesn't? Anyway, a few days ago we drove to Limerick City, which is roughly about 55 miles from where we live, to visit some of the many retail outlets they have there. It was a nightmare. Parking was practically non-existent - the only spaces available were in certain undesirable parts of the town. We could have taken a chance but, to be honest, I was not feeling that brave! I've had a vehicle stolen from me before and it was not a pleasant experience, I can tell you. Anyway, in the end all we did was visit a drive-through Burger King! This brought great joy to our children but had an extremely distressing and disheartening effect on the missus - she hates fast food with a vengeance. But we all eat and the food itself was surprisingly all right. We tried again for a parking spot but to no avail. In the end we decided to abort the mission and headed home. My wife was very disgruntled. To make a long story short we returned to Limerick this morning and everything went brilliantly. Parking spaces galore! Shopping done. Wife ecstatic. Me poorer, but happier. When the missus is happy so am I. This is what made me smile today
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Post by staffs on Jan 4, 2005 19:06:25 GMT
Leo,you make me smile everyday i read your posts.
You are very uplifting and a real one of lifes optimists.
Your glass is always half full
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Post by leonardo on Jan 5, 2005 21:28:27 GMT
Lee, one of the reasons I love this place is the good people like yourself.
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Post by whistler on Jan 5, 2005 22:17:41 GMT
The Locking Ones on the Other board. I suspect there is a Degree Course in Locking and Somebody has qualified with a Batchelor of Locking - "BOL" being a Male Craft it couldn't be A Master of Locking as that would be "MOL" or perhaps there is a secret degree in English Masonry that teaches Locking as an Art Form
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Post by leonardo on Jan 5, 2005 22:20:39 GMT
Whistler...you are carcking me up (again). ;D
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Post by middlepillar on Jan 5, 2005 23:38:57 GMT
That made me smile ;D
Whistler I hope you had a happy hermit holiday ;D
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Post by middlepillar on Jan 9, 2005 16:41:54 GMT
I have just set my clock to the right time!! (am I thick or what?) No dont answer that ;D
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Post by staffs on Jan 9, 2005 16:48:12 GMT
i am led to believe that with the new software for the forum that one of the changes will be that the clock is set at GMT
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