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EA work

David Duke

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Phil, Thomas is a member of Sam B Crawford you probably met him last Saturday at our installation. He is a BIG guy I could probably put you on my shoulders and then you would be able to look him in the eyes.


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Phil P

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Phil, Thomas is a member of Sam B Crawford you probably met him last Saturday at our installation. He is a BIG guy I could probably put you on my shoulders and then you would be able to look him in the eyes.


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lol, either I need new glasses or I need to grow longer legs :p
 

MarkR

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Phil, Thomas is a member of Sam B Crawford you probably met him last Saturday at our installation. He is a BIG guy I could probably put you on my shoulders and then you would be able to look him in the eyes.


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I quoted this post just to make sure you got alerted. If you'd be so kind, would you let the brethren of Sam B. Crawford Lodge know of the passing of W.Bro. Glen Gober? He laid down his working tools for the final time this morning, after a long decline in a nursing home here in Mankato.

I'm asking this because I know that Glen was a fairly regular attendee at Sam B. Crawford for years when he would "snow bird" down there during the winter, and always spoke fondly of you brothers.
 

David Duke

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I am truly sorry to here this brother. We we aware of his failing health and while I am sure he is with the Grand Architect he will be truly missed.

We greatly enjoyed his visits with us through the winter months and I am proud to have been able to call him my friend. Please give our respects to his family.


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GaTnMason

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So its been 2 weeks now since i have been initiated and let me tell you i have enjoyed it thus far, but being a visual learner my whole life it has definetly been tough learning by mouth to ear, i know its been this way for 300 years. I guess my question is what helped yall learn. I take my obligation very seriously. Any tips would be greatly appriciated. Thank you my brothers and have a great day.
I'm currently working on learning TN form and I was raised in a Georgia lodge in 1989. Ga and TN or different. It's a challenge to relearn in another state. It's consistent practice. I go twice weekly to my teachers business and in between customers we practice ( he is a barber) and a pin of excellence holder. It can be done we've all gone this way as it goes. Often and consistently practice you will learn.
So its been 2 weeks now since i have been initiated and let me tell you i have enjoyed it thus far, but being a visual learner my whole life it has definetly been tough learning by mouth to ear, i know its been this way for 300 years. I guess my question is what helped yall learn. I take my obligation very seriously. Any tips would be greatly appriciated. Thank you my brothers and have a great day.
 

jwardl

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So its been 2 weeks now since i have been initiated and let me tell you i have enjoyed it thus far, but being a visual learner my whole life it has definetly been tough learning by mouth to ear, i know its been this way for 300 years. I guess my question is what helped yall learn. I take my obligation very seriously. Any tips would be greatly appriciated. Thank you my brothers and have a great day.

Various methods abound. The two I've found most helpful are mnemonic (associating with something you already know) and brute force (multiple repetition, dozens or even hundreds of times).

You'll also find commonalities in various parts, a rhythm or cadence in some areas, and words that rhyme in others. Mnemonic is particularly effective -- be it with Masonic work or anything you want to memorize -- if you associate it with something funny, shocking, ridiculous, or sexual.
 

LK600

Premium Member
Various methods abound. The two I've found most helpful are mnemonic (associating with something you already know) and brute force (multiple repetition, dozens or even hundreds of times).

You'll also find commonalities in various parts, a rhythm or cadence in some areas, and words that rhyme in others.

The only thing that works for me consistently is brute force... multiple repetitions over and over. I also use as many different "input" methods that's aloud (will vary from place to place) such as reading, hearing, speaking etc. I did note various phrases do reappear so that helps.
 

Phil P

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Constant repetition has also worked for me. Funny thing is my coach has a long (about 18" appx) paint stick he has with him in case I get something wrong too many times. Thankfully hasn't had to use it...lol
 

SL Cates

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So its been 2 weeks now since i have been initiated and let me tell you i have enjoyed it thus far, but being a visual learner my whole life it has definetly been tough learning by mouth to ear, i know its been this way for 300 years. I guess my question is what helped yall learn. I take my obligation very seriously. Any tips would be greatly appriciated. Thank you my brothers and have a great day.

The Brother who taught me the work would always start at the beginning, adding a few new questions, go over them till he thought i had it, then add a few more, then start over. We would go over about 6-10 new questions/answers per session, usually 3 sessions per week. I turned in my EA work in 2 months.
I also practiced everyday while driving (I drive alot in my job), if I got stuck I would call him up and say I need a word, and he would set me straight. that was almost 2 yrs ago, since then he and I have become very close, I go by his house at least once a week and see him in lodge all the time. The more you practice the easier it gets. Good Luck.
 

Thomas Stright

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Constant repetition has also worked for me. Funny thing is my coach has a long (about 18" appx) paint stick he has with him in case I get something wrong too many times. Thankfully hasn't had to use it...lol

Lucky.... Mine had a knife. :D

He only had to pull it once.... :eek:
 

Sonic Architect

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I gave my E.A proficiency almost 6 months ago, and still have not been passed to the F.C Degree... They just keep saying next month we will give you the next degree, but it never happens.... Does my lodge not want me to progress?? I am ready to give up... what should I do??
 
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