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Indeed. I'd be a bit cautious about that brand brother! As a watch aficionado (I have 13), I'd suggest checking out a shopping channel, of all places: ShopHQ (formerly ShopNBC). They run watch shows with various manufacturers quite often, the prices are often reasonable, and in some cases they...

No worries. As others have mentioned, it is appointed by the WM -- so long as it's done by the new incoming WM. An existing WM cannot appoint you to fill a vacant chair, however. In such a case, you can be asked to pro temp -- but this is not an official appointment.

As virtually everything in Masonry is symbolic, is not a gavel so as well -- within reason, of course?

Remember how, as a young man, a day came when you realized just how much you DON'T know? Being raised is alot like that. It's not the end of the journey, just the end of the formal instruction. Now is when you begin to learn how to apply what you've been taught. The real light descends slowly...

Looks good, brother!

And the work of the JD. I've seen many who are confused about the precise wording of their communications with the Tiler. Whatever office one occupies, it's more dignified and speaks better of you when you know your parts. You'll also participate in the welcoming of GL officials and the DDGM...

Red seems to be less common, at least these days, but that doesn't mean there's anything wrong with it. Someplace (I forget where), I even saw a green stone. Now THAT stood out.

Good point. My own gavel for next year (if elected) will be a "setting maul" style as well -- a gift from my girlfriend. I don't think Texas has any regulations concerning the form or style of the gavel in the East, but it's probably worth researching if one is a SW, regardless of their...

I'd expect there would be some -- just as there is from one state to the next. However, I'd also expect the differences to be small. Now that we can, I'm looking forward to finding out firsthand!

Not the banner, as such, but it's my understanding that it was a symbol they used. To them, it represented eternal life. A brother in my lodge has done some research, btw, indicating that the "navy" of the Knights Templar, after the Knights were disbanded, may have become the first pirates --...

Absolutely. No man is turned away because of his faith -- so long as he has one.

I'd like to see some of the various WM gavels out there. Please post pics of yours if you have one that's particularly decorative our out of the ordinary.

Have the license plate, but have gotten away from wearing Masonic jewelry unless attending a lodge function that day. No real reason for it. As SW this year, I had some lodge jackets made up and wear it in public if its cool enough outside.

Thank you, brother -- er, RW! And congratulations!

Thanks. If he happens to be reading, please contact me. We'll need you in January if possible.

Anyone aware of the list of 2014 DDGM's? Looking for 30-D, specifically.

Correct... the legislation still hasn't passed:http://www.legis.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=82R&Bill=HB180

Indeed... besides, while a Masonic plate (or any other displays of affiliation) are a sign of probable association, no true brother would accept that alone as proof. Our EA obligation reminds us of the importance of properly verifying a brother as such before going too far.

Which might bring to mind the old question of, "Well what if a non-Mason puts one of their vehicle?" My answer to that is, who cares? It would be further publicity... and besides, few outsiders would want to pony-up the additional fee. Any thoughts?