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Can you guess what I am in this photograph?

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A mason?
A guy with a really kickass hat? :snicker:

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Well, I am a Mason, and that IS a kickass hat, but still not correct. It is a part of the Masons though.


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looks like a Shriner hat to me.
At least my brother has one of those hats.
If I can spell correctly my brother is a past potentate.
And a current worshipful master.

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Okay I cheated. I called my brother.

York rite commandery


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Yup, Ruben is correct, also known as the Knights Templar. I was being installed as the Commander of my Commandery for the 2nd year.


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Originally Posted by Ruben
looks like a Shriner hat to me.
At least my brother has one of those hats.
If I can spell correctly my brother is a past potentate.
And a current worshipful master.

The 5th of December I'm also being installed as the Worshipful Master of my lodge.


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Okay what do I win. LOL


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Oh we posted on top of each other .
But congratulations . I am not a Mason but I have attended some public ceremonies for my brother and I understand it is a big achievement.


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BTW, which one are you in the picture?


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I'm the one standing to the right of the Knight with the beard and no sword. The other Knights are both past Grand Commanders for the State of Michigan. The one with the beard is our current Grand Recorder (secretary) for the State of Michigan Grand Commandery.

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Got ya!


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My grandpa was a Shriner tongue.

Lol if I was there I'd imagine i'd be told to cut my hair :X (jk)


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I got a shiner when I was in the Army, does that count?

Well congrats on the honor.

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Originally Posted by Gizmo
My grandpa was a Shriner tongue.

Lol if I was there I'd imagine i'd be told to cut my hair :X (jk)


Actually, Gizmo, you can have your hair as long as you want it. I've seen some Knights in a ponytail sticking out from under the chapeau. By the next time I have to get into the uniform (we don't wear them for regular meetings) next year I expect my hair will be at least to my shoulders again, with a full beard too. Decided since I no longer have to conform to corporate America I am going to change my looks. Just think, a 60plus hippie traveling around in a motor home...hehhehehhe


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Originally Posted by ntdoc
Well congrats on the honor.


Thank you. It's taken me 5 years to get to this point. If we were going to stay in Michigan, fat chance of that, I was going to make a trip up the Grand Line in the Masons to become Grand Master of Michigan, but I refuse to spend another winter in this god forsaken state. LOL.


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Originally Posted by GregK
Actually, Gizmo, you can have your hair as long as you want it. I've seen some Knights in a ponytail sticking out from under the chapeau. By the next time I have to get into the uniform (we don't wear them for regular meetings) next year I expect my hair will be at least to my shoulders again, with a full beard too. Decided since I no longer have to conform to corporate America I am going to change my looks. Just think, a 60plus hippie traveling around in a motor home...hehhehehhe
Lol cool; I keep growing my hair out for Locks of Love; so trimming it just isn't an option tongue... Though I'm only at about 3" (again), I had it about 4' at my last donation.

That and the big red beard wink... Though a 26 year old with 4' of hair is some how the norm in some places wink lol


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Originally Posted by Gizmo
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Actually, Gizmo, you can have your hair as long as you want it. I've seen some Knights in a ponytail sticking out from under the chapeau. By the next time I have to get into the uniform (we don't wear them for regular meetings) next year I expect my hair will be at least to my shoulders again, with a full beard too. Decided since I no longer have to conform to corporate America I am going to change my looks. Just think, a 60plus hippie traveling around in a motor home...hehhehehhe
Lol cool; I keep growing my hair out for Locks of Love; so trimming it just isn't an option tongue... Though I'm only at about 3" (again), I had it about 4' at my last donation.

That and the big red beard wink... Though a 26 year old with 4' of hair is some how the norm in some places wink lol


Wow! I can't imagine having 4' of hair, but what a great thing to grow it for.


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Lol yeh, minimum donation length is like 10"; so I figure "hey, I'll donate for as many sections as I can" so figured I may have grown enough to make an entire wig :x...


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I had a pony tail off and on during my life and I'm quite sure I went to more than one lodge meeting with my hair tied in a tail. I can't think of even one time anyone said a thing about it.


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Well, David, the it's a hearty Hi Brother to you. Are you still active in your lodge?


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Originally Posted by GregK
Let's see how many of you know this.
The 50th annual convention of the ferret balancing society? grin

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Oops, sorry Greg, hadn't noticed your question. I've not been active since I moved out here from the lodge I was raised in, no.


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Originally Posted by David Dreezer
Oops, sorry Greg, hadn't noticed your question. I've not been active since I moved out here from the lodge I was raised in, no.


That's a shame, as they offer so much to a man. I'm taking over as Master of my lodge next month, am active in both Royal Arch and Council and also the Scottish Rite. Did you keep your membership? The benefits of being a Mason are so many it's hard to describe them all.


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I'm a life member of the lodge, though the lodge is 3200 miles from me.


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Heh, I always wanted to be part of an large organization, never really did the whole "frat" thing in college... i wonder how many computer people would be at my local lodge...


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It's not computer people, it's people. smile Some just happen to work on or with computers.


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Well fine, "Like Interest" people; which in my case, are computer people or photographers lol...


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Originally Posted by David Dreezer
I'm a life member of the lodge, though the lodge is 3200 miles from me.


That's great! You should look into transfering to a lodge near you or perhaps like I'm doing, do a plural membership and be a part of 2 lodges. I can't stress enough the benefits and what a great group of people the Masons are. We had a Table Lodge tonight and each time we pass a box around for collections for a charity of the Masters choice. He announced that this time the proceeds would go to a "brother in need", which was me. I came home with an unexpected $115 for my 'relief'. They have come through for us in such a huge way this past year I can't express my gratitude enough in words.


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Originally Posted by Gizmo
Heh, I always wanted to be part of an large organization, never really did the whole "frat" thing in college... i wonder how many computer people would be at my local lodge...


Gizmo, you would really be surprised who would be at the lodge, I know I was when I joined. People I had known for years and never had a clue they were Masons were there as I was initiated into the "craft".


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Originally Posted by GregK
Let's see how many of you know this.

Cap'n Crunch?


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Is that regular or berry crunch or peanut butter crunch?


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mmm, pb crunch...


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I guess your one of the veteran soldier thank you for your service.

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ummm you are not in the picture?


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