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The largest cave system in the world, is Mammoth Cave, Kentucky. It has over 300 miles of underground caverns. The lodge in Brownsville KY, does an annual MM degree, deep in the cave. They use a natural rock formation, as a grave. The production is marvelous. There is a lodge in Wyoming...

As I stated, I am NOT interested in changing Masonry. But, I would love to press for some changes in the Masonic experience. We can embrace our traditions, and also move Masonry into the 21st century. We can and should look to the past, and revive some of our cherished traditions. For...

I have visited lodges in 13 states, WashDC, and five (5) foreign countries. I have always had to show my dues card. Trust me, if you show up a lodge, where no one knows you, and you do not have a paid-up dues card, in your possession, the lodge would be well within their rights to refuse your...

I once attended Fredericksburg lodge #4, in Fredericksburg VA (George Washington took the Masonic degrees there). After the lodge was called to order, and every one was quiet, the auditorium lights were dimmed. A selection of Mozart, was played on the sound system, for a period of...

Here is an idea, that I have been thinking about for a long time. A Widow's liaison committee: 1- Assemble a list of all of the Masonic widows in your immediate area. All masonic widows, whether the deceased husband was a member of your lodge or not. Utilize the local media and get a...

Masonry is moving into the 21st century. What would you like to see changed? There are some administrative procedures, that could be modified or eliminated. New ideas could be adopted by lodges (and Grand Lodges), that could make Masonry more relevant and exciting to our members. What do you...

I know a man, who is interested in retiring in Thailand. I will enjoy to read anything about Masonry in Bangkok.

I hope I am wrong, but I do not believe that there will ever be an operating lodge in Afghanistan/Iraq, except for Prince Hall and Canadian. NO USA grand lodge is interested. I rest my case.

Amazing what you can learn on these forums. Bravo to Texas, for this enlightened policy. I once visited Fraternity lodge #1111, in El Paso. I had to show a current dues card, and stand an examination. What a treat to see the Worshipful Master in a Stetson hat, and boots.

A "CGS" is a certificate of good standing. This is a letter or document, from the secretary of your lodge, stating that you are a Master Mason in good standing. Not all Grand Lodges have these certificates. In most cases, your paid-up dues card, will establish you as a Master Mason in good...

Please consider going to your lodge, or other Masonic group. We can use coffee, tobacco, candy ,snacks,etc. Afghanistan is a cold and lonely place. A rough Christmas, for our troops here. You could set up a collection box, and members could drop in the items.

Subject: Why is there no F&AM Masonic lodge operating in Iraq or Af? (Information removed, at request of author) =========== I am sorry that you have seen fit to close this topic. I will NEVER give up, trying to get a mainstream, F&AM, USA Grand Lodge sponsored, Masonic lodge in...

It is perfectly normal, to have some nervousness and trepidation, upon the beginning of any serious undertaking. Let not your heart be troubled. You are going to be among an international society of friends and brothers. Everyone there, will be delighted, that you have consented to allow...

Christmas is coming. Our troops will be spending the holidays, working, in a lonely and dangerous place. The flags fly at half-staff, nearly every day here. Please go to your lodge, and see if they will consider donating items to our brave men and women here. Candy, toiletries, snacks, coffee...

I am in Afghanistan. In this holiday season, I feel it is entirely appropriate to remember our brave men and women here in this dreadful place. May I solicit lodges, to donate soap, candy, tobacco, etc. for our heroes? Some people object. I want to keep within your rules. I have collected items...

I cannot speak for Texas. The entire Masonic ritual and all of the esoteric work, is splattered all over the internet. Masonry has no more secrets that "Wikileaks". The best kept secret in Masonry, is that there are no secrets. In 1824, the book published by William Morgan, contained all of the...

Originally Posted by NickGarner I simply feel that military lodges are an idea whose time has returned and I think that Texas Masons should lead the way. === Amen and Amen. There have been military masonic lodges, almost since the beginning of Masonry. The first working lodges in the...

In 2005, I was standing on a helicopter tarmac in Al-Asad, Iraq. It was 200am in the morning, and it was dark an dusty, and the prop-wash of the helicopters was blowing the desert dust around. I noticed a group of soldiers, and one had a flicker of light on his finger, and when I examined more...

I would like to invite anyone interested in Military Masonry, to participate in our forum: http://forums.military.com/eve/forums/a/frm/f/1350075960001 Discussion is open to ANYONE, Active Duty, veteran, retired, National Guard/Reserve. ANYONE interested in military Masonry, regardless of...

The United American-Canadian Grand Lodge of Germany, sponsors English-speaking lodges in Europe and the Middle East. I have approached them several times, asking if they would consider sponsoring a lodge in Iraq/Afghanistan, and they have refused me. Please see: http://www.acgl.us/ "If...