Was raised last week at a beautiful outdoor degree. The lodge room was set up beside a stock tank... it was at night by torchlight which added to the already awesome experience. I was one of three and got to go last during the second portion... made it extra special. I am thinking of writing an article as a parallel to "Contemplations of an Outgoing WM" that will discuss some of my thoughts on my journey as a newly raised Mason. The journey over the past several months has been wonderful and enlightening... very rewarding. And I've barely skimmed the surface; there is so much more to learn.