Freemasons - are you one?

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So what's it all about?

That is completely true about the national trust. There could be all sorts of subterfuge going on there. The worry is that nobody has ever investigated it. Of course you do get those stickers, but nobody says YOU HAVE TO put them on your car. Atleast as a freemason you know who the other members are, but when I was in the NT it was so secretive that I was never sure about the others. Maybe I should have paid a bit more attention in the tea shops.

I think some members of the royal family may also be associated with the National Trust. I'm sure it goes all the way up.

I've hear rumours about the RSPB as well

and about the WWFN

I suspect they do secret bird calls.

You'd be at work and suddenly there'd be a "twoo! Twoo!" and you'd know you were being recruited.

Presses Pom bear into caroleservice's hand (shhhhush).

lady masons do exist they really do, at least they do in the area i live. over the last few years ive attended many masonic events with a friend of mine who has now very sadly passed away,he introduced me to a fair few lady masons and i was going to join but when it was noticed that i was pregnant i was told i would have to wait untill my baby was older as due to the rules you cant join if you have lo's because they dont like any masonic activities to take you away from your family.

Freemasonry is the oldest and largest fraternal organisation in the world. It is based on the principles of love,truth and charitable giving. Second to the National Lottery fund, it is the biggest giver to charity. It is open to men of any race or religion and the only qualifications for membership is to be of good character and believe in a supreme being. Apart from the charitable aspect, it also encourages self improvement by three morality stories. The secrecy is largely defunct now as it is not so important in modern society but 350 yrs ago and as recently as WW2,when Hitler persecuted Freemasons,it had more significance.
There are also women Freemasons throughout the world.

I've heard the the only thing male masons want to know about female masons is whether they expose their left breast on their induction

female masons do exist

Have lots of mason friends, have been to our local temple and am quite interested in joining. However I am heavily involved in Rotary and don't have time for both !

Indeed there are lots of people who say they are Lady Freemasons. I've met lots.

None recognised by UGLE

My grandad is.

Apparently in the day he was very well respected, and anyone who broke this would disappear...

I don't see him so couldn't really ask him

No and nor is anyone in my family (that I know of) but I've been in a working Freemasons meeting hall!!

Can't say anything about how or why cos will 'out me'.

Meant to also say DS was with me at 8 months old. :) lol.

No but DH is. He finds the regular mason-bashing on here hilarious and says he is more than willing to answer any questions!!

Go on then thero's DH. Where have you lot hidden the holy grail?

My Dad is one and he is a really kind and honourable person, so I think they must be a decent bunch overall. My Grandfather was one too.

OneMoreChap Thu 13-Sep-12 21:44:02
Indeed there are lots of people who say they are Lady Freemasons. I've met lots.

None recognised by UGLE

I unconditionally withdraw that.

www.ugle.org.uk/what-is-masonry/frequently-asked-questions/
Are there women Freemasons?
Yes. Whilst UGLE, following the example of medieval stonemasons, is, and has always been, restricted to men, women Freemasons have two separate Grand Lodges, which are restricted to women.

GOLDEN, my Dad was not any type of Serviceman. He once told me that he been "enrolled" but didn't keep in with in. I have found all paperwork/ manual and some kind of wooden object (can't quite remember if it was a pipe or what)?

Not surprised your Dad was upset they didn't bother about him when he was ill. I find it all very interesting as The Masons are talked of commonly but never the Buffaloes.

Well no I am not cos well I have boobies MY dad might or might not be though tis all a huge secret innit he always went out every 2nd thursday with a strange little case and a shifty look in his eyes

The masons gave my nana money when MY grandad died when my mum was 7 , she had 7 children 5 still at home so they can't be a bad bunch

and i have never been asked to show my tits by a known mason unless you count one i was married to.

My dad has a masonic watch is mason time different from 'normal' time are they infact time travellers bet they are

my dad was, he had a funny little case with apron and white gloves, we called it his mickey mouse club cos of the gloves

,snigger* mickymouse club

Ha ha we call it the mickey mouse club too!