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  1. Hippie19950

    Touchy Subject

    Man oh man!!! I'm going back out to my shop and work on a Harley or two. Maybe even get an import (Jap) bike, none of them are hard as this subject is!!!! Actually, it is all good, as it makes one think. Just as I find myself being in agreement with a response, someone comes up with another...
  2. Hippie19950

    What does your Lodge do right?

    Now I'm going to have to think. I'll get back to you on this :-)
  3. Hippie19950

    Senior Warden Planning Guide

    I wish I had this when I was starting out. Unfortunately, I went fro J.W. to W.M. due to a small turnout at Lodge on a regular basis. I am doing a lot of what is in the document, and had been looking at it for NEXT year... We are doing OK, but I sure plan to give my S.W. a much better situation...
  4. Hippie19950

    Touchy Subject

    THANKS Brother Rhit...
  5. Hippie19950

    The Test

    THANKS Bro. Blake.
  6. Hippie19950

    Widows Sons

    Pretty much so, and pretty much the reason most of us are FMRC. I prefer the "Blessing" of the GLoTx myself...
  7. Hippie19950

    Per Capita for Grand Lodge of Texas

    I agree with Brother Tom....
  8. Hippie19950

    Clarification on background checks....

    Been there, done that!!!!! A couple of the agencies I worked for required the officers to be certified on the TCIC/NCIC, and TLETS/NLETS systems. We also puled 4 hours a month in dispatch, just so we didn't forget what these folks did for US. As they changed to modern computers and satellite...
  9. Hippie19950

    What do I call him?

    VinnyC and SWOLE, my oldest son is a Firefighter in Cove, so we've got a bit of a triangle here based on our locations... Most of the Brothers in my Lodge, and surrounding Lodges call me Hippie. It's a name given me some 30 years ago by a local judge when I came here from Austin. Something about...
  10. Hippie19950

    Per Capita for Grand Lodge of Texas

    Bro. Blake, I think that is the general instruction to the DDGM's on this... At least, that is kind of what I'm getting from the responses I have seen around on the visit and discussion on the increase. I have not heard of any attempts yet to cut anything, but to continue on as is, with...
  11. Hippie19950

    Per Capita for Grand Lodge of Texas

    Brother Dave, It's not a Secret Moon Base, it's the Lodge of Tranquility!!! :-) Couldn't resist that one, I'm sorry... I did mention to our DDGM on his visit about cutting the magazine out, and putting it online. If we have Brethren who do not have access to the internet, someone in the...
  12. Hippie19950

    Endowed Memberships

    I agree Brother Rhit, If they continue to raise things that affect the Blue Lodges, we won't be able to turn the lights on to find our way into the Lodge Room... Our Lodge is near that category now. It is because in the past, several gave up, and made no plans for the future, just kind of...
  13. Hippie19950

    Pride of the South Picnic 9-11-10

    I think it is good the Brethren were able to meet and have Fellowship. I would attend if there was an event closer to me. I have an interest in knowing more of our PHA Brethren, and how they "Work". But, I remain with the fact, that I want it to be mutual, and not pushed on them.
  14. Hippie19950

    Building bridges with our Prince Hall Brethren

    I ask again.... Does PHA want this? If not, why are we pushing for it? I have talked with the few I know, and they are happy with the way things are, but this may not be in other, larger areas. Here in this small rural area, the PHA Brothers are happy with just being able to recognize each...
  15. Hippie19950

    Great News!

    Vinny, I am glad you have met with a good group of Brothers. I hope my oldest son walks through those doors some day (hopefully soon!) too. He has talked about it, and seems interested, but his duties with the FD, and life in general has not yet provided him the time he thinks he needs. I put...
  16. Hippie19950

    Question about District Instructors

    Our DI is the father of the DDGM, and visits with him. In the past, he has visited with other DDGM's. As a matter of fact, he will be at our Stated Meeting this Thursday... I am confused a lot this year. We have several EA's, so that is what we've been practicing most. My first meeting of this...
  17. Hippie19950

    Who has their rocker or wants one?

    An update... I made it in 3 years... I came in as a MM in 2008, and was SD. In 2009, I was JW, and in 2010-2011 I am WM.... I have studied hard, to try to learn all I can. I have worked hard to make sure I understand, and use all I have learned, and had figured I'd have another year to have the...
  18. Hippie19950

    Texas Mason Magazine

    I have an issue from 1934, and it is so much more informational. I don't understand why they were able to produce a plain black and white (Ok, blue covers), more pages, and put so much more info in it, than we can do today. I don't know that we need the slick pages they use (harder to turn), I...
  19. Hippie19950

    Would you purchase a Texas Freemason License Plate?

    I see it this time, Thanks!!
  20. Hippie19950

    Would you purchase a Texas Freemason License Plate?

    I couldn't get the link to work, may just be me...
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