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(Message started by: ClusterChuck on Oct 5th, 2005, 6:43pm)
Title: For fellow Free Masons
Post by ClusterChuck on Oct 5th, 2005, 6:43pm
One of the clusterheads I met here is a Free Mason.  We got talking about it, and I told him I am too.  So, he invited me to tour the Oslo lodge, which is what we call the Grand Lodge.  This is the Grand Lodge of all of Norway.

The building was built in the 1800's, and is awe inspiring!  What beauty.  What detail.  VERY impressive structure!

This is one of the lodge rooms.  This one is reserved for performing first and second degrees.
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5ce24b3127cce942218b78cbb00000016108Abs3LlszYuc

This is one of the ante rooms.  Look at the work in those walls!
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5ce24b3127cce9422196a4dce00000016108Abs3LlszYuc

Can you beleive, this is the ceiling in ONE of the banquet rooms.  Marvelous!
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5ce24b3127cce9422182c0d1000000016108Abs3LlszYuc

How is this for a parquet floor?  I was told that during the nazi's occupation, the nazis road their horses right into this room with shoes and every thing
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5ce24b3127cce942218b60d8a00000016108Abs3LlszYuc
Title: Re: For fellow Free Masons
Post by Melissa on Oct 5th, 2005, 6:58pm
Stunning Chuck, absolutely stunning!!  

Thank you for the pics! :D
Title: Re: For fellow Free Masons
Post by pattik on Oct 5th, 2005, 7:02pm
Now I understand why you like architecture so much.  What a gorgeous place.  And they didn't mind you taking pics?  I think the floor is absolutely stunning. ;;D
Title: Re: For fellow Free Masons
Post by don on Oct 5th, 2005, 9:30pm
We have a pretty ornate lodge but doesn't compare to that.

Thanks Bros. Chuck
Title: Re: For fellow Free Masons
Post by cootie on Oct 5th, 2005, 11:00pm
What is a mason ? We have a group around here call'd mason's and they want Brad to join......is that the same or am I gettin names mixed up ? (imagine that) Jus happen to be a word I have heard Pam
Title: Re: For fellow Free Masons
Post by don on Oct 6th, 2005, 6:46am
Here ya go Coots

http://www.freemason.com/
Title: Re: For fellow Free Masons
Post by cootie on Oct 6th, 2005, 9:36am
Is the masons a GOOD thing ? Thanks for the link don man. My one friend that join'd it seems to be a bit obsessed and spends alot of his time doing mason meetings and gatherings. A manly group with no drinking or anything like that........but they give money alot and donations all the time and for me I look at alot of things good or bad that go to extremes needing a group of followers to support the CLAN as a cult of sorts. His wife even said since he join'd he doesn't do much else and got into it pretty steady. He wants Brad to join but Brad is skeptical also.....and donated to death now days as it is. Do they wear matching outfits Pam
Title: Re: For fellow Free Masons
Post by don on Oct 6th, 2005, 9:28pm
A Free Mason is not required to donate anything. There is a very small annual dues requirement. You can become heavily involved or simply be a card carrying member. Its up to the individual.

The Masons are a very good thing. We provide free hospital care (Shriners Burn Hospital for one), medical care, nursing homes, assisted livings, Child Identification Programs, durable medical equipment, the list goes on and on. We do not solicit funds. The funds come through endowments,  philanthropic organizations, etc.

It is the oldest worldwide fraternal organization in the world.   Pre dates Jesus.  A brother Mason and his family can recieve help and hospitality anywhere in the world without question if they are in need. Masons take care of their own as well, providing Mason's funerals and widows funds for an example. Widows of our departed lodge members are never forgotten during Christmas and other holidays.

A brother Mason is encouraged and supported to build character, morals and standards to become a better man. (Shit! How did I get in?)

Here is a very short list of some of our more notable brother Free masons:

http://members.aol.com/composite5/famous.htm
Title: Re: For fellow Free Masons
Post by nani on Oct 6th, 2005, 11:35pm

on 10/06/05 at 21:28:04, don wrote:
A brother Mason is encouraged and supported to build character, morals and standards to become a better man.


Are women not allowed? I know that there's a related organization for women. Eastern Star? But are the Mason's men only? After 2000 years, is it possible that "standards" should be adjusted to keep up with the times? Was there ever a time in their history when men of color weren't allowed, either?
I'm really curious. I don't know much about them. It always seemed to be some kind of secret society to me.
Title: Re: For fellow Free Masons
Post by Mr. Happy on Oct 6th, 2005, 11:52pm

on 10/06/05 at 23:35:47, nani wrote:
After 2000 years, is it possible that "standards" should be adjusted to keep up with the times? Was there ever a time in their history when men of color weren't allowed, either?

Oh, fer cryin out loud, Nani......let it go. Boys will be boys. And Girls, too, on demand.
I ain't the one that started the elitist, exclusory "Sisters" thread. Heh.
I don't know much about Free Masons, since all the masons around here charge a couple hundred bucks an hour.

That wood floor caught my eye, tho. Horses walked on the damned thing, and it still looks that good? Where can I get some of this stuff......

Better Homes and Gardens,
RJ
Title: Re: For fellow Free Masons
Post by nani on Oct 6th, 2005, 11:59pm
Hey Randy...



[smiley=moonwiggle.gif]

I should've known that all you boys would be jealous that I didn't call that thread Brothers and Sisters!!!
Sucks to be excluded, solely on the basis of gender, huh?  ;)
Title: Re: For fellow Free Masons
Post by Mr. Happy on Oct 7th, 2005, 12:04am

on 10/06/05 at 23:59:21, nani wrote:
Sucks to be excluded, solely on the basis of gender, huh?  ;)

Been married far too long for such to be of notice. Bugger off.
Let's stay on track........Bricklayers and Parkay flooring.
RJ
Title: Re: For fellow Free Masons
Post by nani on Oct 7th, 2005, 12:06am
I believe that's parquet...or do you like to slide on your floors. You bugger off...  :P
Title: Re: For fellow Free Masons
Post by don on Oct 7th, 2005, 7:46am

Quote:
Are women not allowed? I know that there's a related organization for women. Eastern Star? But are the Mason's men only?


Mens organization. The estern Star is sort of like a woman's auxillary


Quote:
Was there ever a time in their history when men of color weren't allowed, either?  


Masonic history is long and complex so I'm not a Masonic historian but you are probably right. The first all black lodge was formed and remains right here in Boston.


Quote:
It always seemed to be some kind of secret society to me.


There are many myths and misconceptions about the Masons. There are secrets within the organization that are secret even to fellow Masons. These secrets are disclosed to you as you raise through the differant levels of Free Masonry. Free Masons descibe it as being elevated.
Title: Re: For fellow Free Masons
Post by pattik on Oct 7th, 2005, 8:30am

on 10/07/05 at 00:04:50, Mr. Happy wrote:
....Bricklayers and Parkay flooring.



Quote:
I believe that's parquet...or do you like to slide on your floors.

[smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] Kraft foods would be proud....leave it to a guy to twist this thread towards bawdy  other imagery. ::)
Title: Re: For fellow Free Masons
Post by Charlie on Oct 7th, 2005, 10:58am
Don and Chuck are Masons. http://www.netsync.net/users/charlies/gifs/end is nigh sign.png

Charlie (watch this kids)
Title: Re: For fellow Free Masons
Post by don on Oct 7th, 2005, 1:07pm

Quote:
Don and Chuck are Masons.


We have a plan.

The plan will succeed.

You will not like the plan.
Title: Re: For fellow Free Masons
Post by rextangle on Oct 7th, 2005, 1:13pm
Are templars allowed?? ;;D
Title: Re: For fellow Free Masons
Post by don on Oct 7th, 2005, 1:17pm
Templars are crucial.

Never know when a fight with the Moors might break out.
Title: Re: For fellow Free Masons
Post by Leesa on Oct 7th, 2005, 1:28pm
There is also Job's daughters, that is for young girls who would like to be in the Eastern Star. My grand father was a mason, grand mother in the Eastern Star and both aunts, 1 uncle and several cousins also.

Hey Don and Chuck would one of you gents mind sending me the link to my email account Please!! I have a Mason Lodge here in town but cant seem to find anyone round here that knows a damn thing bout it. I would love to get in to the Eastern Star. Maybe some of my grams good looks and luck will rub off on me. ;)
Thanks Gents!!
Leesa
Title: Re: For fellow Free Masons
Post by rextangle on Oct 7th, 2005, 1:44pm

on 10/07/05 at 13:17:06, don wrote:
Templars are crucial.

Never know when a fight with the Moors might break out.



Good, then count me in ;)
Title: Re: For fellow Free Masons
Post by don on Oct 7th, 2005, 3:18pm

Quote:
Hey Don and Chuck would one of you gents mind sending me the link to my email account


What link?
Title: Re: For fellow Free Masons
Post by Jeepgun on Oct 7th, 2005, 3:32pm

on 10/06/05 at 23:35:47, nani wrote:
Are women not
allowed?


Uh... Maybe that's why they call it a FRATERNITY... Just a wild-assed guess... I could be wrong.  ;)
Title: Re: For fellow Free Masons
Post by TxBasslady on Oct 7th, 2005, 9:48pm
My Dad was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason.

He died in 1994...but had been a Mason for 50 years.   He was invited in 1944 by his best friend, at the time.  

I know nothing about the Masonic Lodge...it's all secret stuff, ya know.  About a month before my Dad died, he gave me his 14 degree Masonic ring.   Simple but beautiful gold band with the equilateral triangle and the letter yod.

My prized possession...this ring is.   Just adds to the already wonderful memories passed on to me thru the years by my Dad.

Jean


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