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Joined OES in 1973 (I think) in Sulphur Springs and was my wifes Worthy Patron at Ridglea #999 in 1992. Had a great time with the ladies and really enjoyed experience. However... the meetings are so very looooooong!

Re: What the Freemasonic Shriners really believe It is really hard to reply to something so dumb..... 'nuff said.

I have no idea why you wrote the above, it seems the point you are trying to make is lost. I guess you personally are against someone drinking alcohol and are talking about some crime we don't know about, what does that have to do with the Shrine hospitals?

Now that supplied my laugh for the day. I was trying to wake up enough to watch the implosion of the old Cowboy stadium on TV. Reading your comment and then laughing did the trick.

Yes, I guess so, but it's Willow Park. I spoke to Wayne the other day and he said that Weatherford was having a EA degree next week, has he said anything to you about it yet? It may do you some good to go watch one, just relax and watch. They have your paperwork now and you can meet some of...

Outstanding work, brother Bowden, thanks. I have visited the grave of Prince Hall in Boston, I discovered it by accident while I was wondering along the Freedom Trail.

I assume that you mean their obligation will be "violated" if the members of the Grand Lodge were to write their own "official" codebook? Does the meaning of "unlawfully obtained" come into play here? Would it not be lawful if the governing body authorizes it and it's ownership is maintained...

Most all fraternal organizations are "shrinking" in size from what they once were. Regardless of the many reasons offered, it's felt in Masonry, colleges and other social organizations. Sometimes, it's good to shrink back to a fewer "strong" members that take the teachings seriously rather...

I agree 100%. I have known brothers who were disappointed that their proficiency before the lodge was interrupted and the vote was positive before they could finish. The numbers game will make the fraternity weak over a period of time. Just my .02!

Code books, (called "cyphers") have been around for many years, written for each state. In many states, they are and have been "legal" to use, but not in Texas until recently when the Grand Lodge allowed them. Many, many MMs in Texas have used them through the years to maintain their fraternal...