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Unfortunately, it is about 250 miles away.

Is anyone on the forum from Boston #69 in New Boston, TX? My Great-Grandfather was a member of that lodge. I'd like to visit it when I complete my MM degree.

I'm going to have to remember that one.

At one time, I was told a lot of "info" by anti-mason's and didn't have any counter information to compare to. It took a lot of years for me to realize that original info was incorrect. In my case, it would have been far more helpful for me if more Mason's had been advocating for the group...

This is a topic of interest to me. I'm due for my EA on the 8th of February. I have lifelong friends/relatives that oppose Masonry strongly. I don't believe that I'm going to be able to ignore the issue.

I don't know the real answer. But I do know in my case, I offered drinks and they passed on them. The "investigation" was very informal and friendly. Personally, I just offered drinks and they declined. No big deal either way.

News update! They voted the other night and I've received my letter saying that I'm been elected to receive the degrees. February 8th at 6pm will be my EA!

I'm a big nerd so naturally I liked it!

Thanks a bunch to all the folks that have responded. I'm anxious about the vote. But I assume that it normally goes well for most all applicants. I'll let you all know whenever I get a date for my EA.

I'm not yet a Mason but have been engaged in a lot of research and talking to Masons. It is my impression that it is pretty flexible as far as joining goes. The number of items that are "set in stone" as it were are minimal in my uneducated estimation. I'm currently waiting on my vote...

Very cool. I'm fascinated by the idea of "lost" technology and knowledge.

I heard from the three gentlemen doing my investigation today. I had a very good visit from them tonight. I'm looking forward to the vote.

I live outside of Livingston. I'll be joining the Trinity #14 lodge.

My petition will be submitted at the Thursday night meeting this week. I'll be waiting on the investigation!

It does look like a GAR medal, however, he would have been in his late 50's at the start of the war. Too old for service most likely. Also, he lived in Arkansas which would have made him unlikely to have joined the Union army. (His sons served in the Confederate army.)

Like most folks, I've got a number of Masonic ancestors. I've got a recently discovered photo of one of mine with an interesting medal in the photo. I know he was a Mason because of his tombstone and his obituary. I've wondering if the medal is Masonic. He was born in 1804 and died in 1888...

Ancient, I'm working on joining the Grand Lodge of Texas, A.F. & A.M.

Edited to change to: Got my last signature. Just waiting on the next meeting!

I'm excited. I've known some really neat Masons over the years and at almost 44 years old, I've going to try it. My father-in-law was a big influence on my decision to join. He was a Mason for most of his life. He passed away a number of years ago. My father-in-law was a very good guy and...

I'm filing out my paperwork! I'm getting signatures from local Masons that I know. I'm excited! :14: