Bro. Tony- I have only been able to log on here and there the last few days cause of starting my new job and a few other personal things, but I really wish I would have been able to see your first post on April 1st so I could be one of the guys telling your congratulations on joining the Scottish Rite. So, CONGRATS!! The Reunion is something else, huh?
That is really awesome that you got to be the candidate in the 5th degree. I did my Reunion back in October and we had a pretty small class (only eight of us). So, needless to say, we each got the opportunity to take part in multiple degrees. I didn't get to be the candidate in the 5th degree, but afterwards that is one that I would really have liked to taken a part in.
I am sure that you are going to enjoy the MC1. It is really awesome. The only downside to it is the waiting for the next test to come in the mail...lol Thankfully, they aren't really backlogged or anything and it comes in within a few days, but just waiting for it to arrive and see what the questions are and what you are going to be studying was a chore for me...lol
Again, welcome to the Scottish Rite and congratulations. If you ever end up in Texas (specifically the DFW, Waco, or Austin areas), make sure you let me know and we can link up, break some bread, and I'll go with ya to check out the Scottish Rite Temple in that area.