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From: barry-south wales
Originally Posted by RichardPON
Originally Posted by lead_foot
Who controls the British crown?
Who keeps the metric system down?
We do! We do!
Whow leaves Atlantis off the maps?
Whot keeps the Martians under wraps?
We do! We do!
Who holds back the electric car?
Who makes Steve Guttenberg a star?
We do! We do!
Who robs the cave fish of their sight?
Who rigs every Oscar night?
We do! We do
Who keeps the metric system down?
We do! We do!
Whow leaves Atlantis off the maps?
Whot keeps the Martians under wraps?
We do! We do!
Who holds back the electric car?
Who makes Steve Guttenberg a star?
We do! We do!
Who robs the cave fish of their sight?
Who rigs every Oscar night?
We do! We do
fucking brilliant episode LOL
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Got to laugh at the amount of shite said in this post be people who know fuck all about what they are talking about.
Especially the bit about taking a cut of your wages!!! Brilliant!
For whoever asked the question, PM me. I'm not saying i'm a Mason, but then, i'm not saying that i'm not either.
I'll make my stay short.
Especially the bit about taking a cut of your wages!!! Brilliant!
For whoever asked the question, PM me. I'm not saying i'm a Mason, but then, i'm not saying that i'm not either.
I'll make my stay short.
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Originally Posted by PGT
normally tab you make sensible and rational comments based on your own and others experiences to do with engines. in that light the above is an ignorant, silly and grossly genaralised comment which demeans your intelligence.
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Originally Posted by PGT
normally tab you make sensible and rational comments based on your own and others experiences to do with engines. in that light the above is an ignorant, silly and grossly genaralised comment which demeans your intelligence.
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Wikipedie (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freemasonry) says:
Freemasonry is a fraternal organisation that arose from obscure origins (theorised to be anywhere from the time of the building of King Solomon's Temple to the mid-1600s). Freemasonry now exists in various forms all over the world, and has millions of members. The various forms all share moral and metaphysical ideals, which include, in most cases, a constitutional declaration of belief in a Supreme Being.[1]
The fraternity is administratively organised into Grand Lodges (or sometimes Orients), each of which governs its own jurisdiction, which consists of subordinate (or constituent) Lodges. Grand Lodges recognise each other through a process of landmarks and regularity. There are also appendant bodies, which are organisations related to the main branch of Freemasonry, but with their own independent administration.
Freemasonry uses the metaphors of operative stonemasons' tools and implements, against the allegorical backdrop of the building of King Solomon's Temple, to convey what has been described as "a system of morality veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols."[2]
A Lodge (often termed a Private Lodge or Constituent Lodge in Masonic constitutions) is the basic organisational unit of Freemasonry. Every new Lodge must be warranted by a Grand Lodge, but is subject to its direction only in enforcing the published Constitution of the jurisdiction. A Lodge must hold full meetings regularly at published dates and places. It will elect, initiate and promote its own members and officers; it will own, occupy or share premises; and will normally build up a collection of minutes, records and equipment. Like any other organisation, it will have formal business, annual general meetings (AGMs), charity funds, committees, reports, bank accounts and tax returns, and so forth.
A man can only be initiated, or made a Mason, in a Lodge, of which he may well remain a subscribing member for life. A Master Mason is generally entitled to visit any Lodge meeting under any jurisdiction in amity with his own, and a Lodge may well offer hospitality to such a visitor after the formal meeting. He is first usually required to check the regularity of that Lodge, and must be able to satisfy that Lodge of his own regularity; and he may be refused admission if adjudged likely to disrupt the harmony of the Lodge. If he wishes to visit the same Lodge repeatedly, he may be expected to join it, and pay a membership subscription.
Freemasons correctly meet as a Lodge, not in a Lodge, the word "Lodge" referring more to the people assembled than the place of assembly. However, in common usage, Masonic premises are often referred to as "Lodges". Masonic buildings are also sometimes called "Temples" ("of Philosophy and the Arts"). In many countries, Masonic Centre or Hall has replaced Temple to avoid arousing prejudice and suspicion. Several different Lodges, as well as other Masonic organisations, often use the same premises at different times.
Early Lodges often met in a tavern or any other convenient fixed place with a private room.[7] According to Masonic tradition, the Lodge of medieval stonemasons was on the southern side of the building site, with the sun warming the stones during the day. The social Festive Board (or Social Board),[13] part of the meeting is thus sometimes called the South.[14]
Most Lodges consist of Freemasons living or working within a given town or neighbourhood. Other Lodges are composed of Masons with a particular shared interest, profession or background. Shared schools, universities, military units, Masonic appointments or degrees, arts, professions and hobbies have all been the qualifications for such Lodges. In some Lodges, the foundation and name may now be only of historic interest, as over time the membership evolves beyond that envisaged by its "founding brethren"; in others, the membership remains exclusive.
There are also specialist Lodges of Research, with membership drawn from Master Masons only, with interests in Masonic Research (of history, philosophy, etc.). Lodges of Research are fully warranted but, generally, do not initiate new candidates. Lodges of Instruction in UGLE may be warranted by any ordinary Lodge for the learning and rehearsal of Masonic Ritual.
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Freemasonry is a fraternal organisation that arose from obscure origins (theorised to be anywhere from the time of the building of King Solomon's Temple to the mid-1600s). Freemasonry now exists in various forms all over the world, and has millions of members. The various forms all share moral and metaphysical ideals, which include, in most cases, a constitutional declaration of belief in a Supreme Being.[1]
The fraternity is administratively organised into Grand Lodges (or sometimes Orients), each of which governs its own jurisdiction, which consists of subordinate (or constituent) Lodges. Grand Lodges recognise each other through a process of landmarks and regularity. There are also appendant bodies, which are organisations related to the main branch of Freemasonry, but with their own independent administration.
Freemasonry uses the metaphors of operative stonemasons' tools and implements, against the allegorical backdrop of the building of King Solomon's Temple, to convey what has been described as "a system of morality veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols."[2]
A Lodge (often termed a Private Lodge or Constituent Lodge in Masonic constitutions) is the basic organisational unit of Freemasonry. Every new Lodge must be warranted by a Grand Lodge, but is subject to its direction only in enforcing the published Constitution of the jurisdiction. A Lodge must hold full meetings regularly at published dates and places. It will elect, initiate and promote its own members and officers; it will own, occupy or share premises; and will normally build up a collection of minutes, records and equipment. Like any other organisation, it will have formal business, annual general meetings (AGMs), charity funds, committees, reports, bank accounts and tax returns, and so forth.
A man can only be initiated, or made a Mason, in a Lodge, of which he may well remain a subscribing member for life. A Master Mason is generally entitled to visit any Lodge meeting under any jurisdiction in amity with his own, and a Lodge may well offer hospitality to such a visitor after the formal meeting. He is first usually required to check the regularity of that Lodge, and must be able to satisfy that Lodge of his own regularity; and he may be refused admission if adjudged likely to disrupt the harmony of the Lodge. If he wishes to visit the same Lodge repeatedly, he may be expected to join it, and pay a membership subscription.
Freemasons correctly meet as a Lodge, not in a Lodge, the word "Lodge" referring more to the people assembled than the place of assembly. However, in common usage, Masonic premises are often referred to as "Lodges". Masonic buildings are also sometimes called "Temples" ("of Philosophy and the Arts"). In many countries, Masonic Centre or Hall has replaced Temple to avoid arousing prejudice and suspicion. Several different Lodges, as well as other Masonic organisations, often use the same premises at different times.
Early Lodges often met in a tavern or any other convenient fixed place with a private room.[7] According to Masonic tradition, the Lodge of medieval stonemasons was on the southern side of the building site, with the sun warming the stones during the day. The social Festive Board (or Social Board),[13] part of the meeting is thus sometimes called the South.[14]
Most Lodges consist of Freemasons living or working within a given town or neighbourhood. Other Lodges are composed of Masons with a particular shared interest, profession or background. Shared schools, universities, military units, Masonic appointments or degrees, arts, professions and hobbies have all been the qualifications for such Lodges. In some Lodges, the foundation and name may now be only of historic interest, as over time the membership evolves beyond that envisaged by its "founding brethren"; in others, the membership remains exclusive.
There are also specialist Lodges of Research, with membership drawn from Master Masons only, with interests in Masonic Research (of history, philosophy, etc.). Lodges of Research are fully warranted but, generally, do not initiate new candidates. Lodges of Instruction in UGLE may be warranted by any ordinary Lodge for the learning and rehearsal of Masonic Ritual.
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Originally Posted by Iain Mac
I don't know - I'm not in it but thought the reference would be a start for anyone interested!
I looked it up on google but there was too many different websites to browse through. A couple of guys I drink with are masons but don't really talk about. I know one of them is a deacon of some sort. I think he has a hat fetish personally
Don't ask - I don't know
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Originally Posted by Davie
Got to laugh at the amount of shite said in this post be people who know fuck all about what they are talking about.
Especially the bit about taking a cut of your wages!!! Brilliant!
For whoever asked the question, PM me. I'm not saying i'm a Mason, but then, i'm not saying that i'm not either.
I'll make my stay short.
Especially the bit about taking a cut of your wages!!! Brilliant!
For whoever asked the question, PM me. I'm not saying i'm a Mason, but then, i'm not saying that i'm not either.
I'll make my stay short.
Originally Posted by Nath
Originally Posted by Iain Mac
I don't know - I'm not in it but thought the reference would be a start for anyone interested!
I looked it up on google but there was too many different websites to browse through. A couple of guys I drink with are masons but don't really talk about. I know one of them is a deacon of some sort. I think he has a hat fetish personally
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Originally Posted by jon@work
Originally Posted by Nath
Originally Posted by Iain Mac
I don't know - I'm not in it but thought the reference would be a start for anyone interested!
I looked it up on google but there was too many different websites to browse through. A couple of guys I drink with are masons but don't really talk about. I know one of them is a deacon of some sort. I think he has a hat fetish personally
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Originally Posted by CossieRich
Iain Mac
cheers for the cut and paste
It explains fuck all.
Someone must be able to explain in a couple of sentences what its all about
cheers for the cut and paste
It explains fuck all.
Someone must be able to explain in a couple of sentences what its all about
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I love all the people browsing passionford because they have nothing better to do at work, and then complaining when they have to use google because they don't have enough time
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Originally Posted by jon@work
Originally Posted by Nath
Originally Posted by Iain Mac
I don't know - I'm not in it but thought the reference would be a start for anyone interested!
I looked it up on google but there was too many different websites to browse through. A couple of guys I drink with are masons but don't really talk about. I know one of them is a deacon of some sort. I think he has a hat fetish personally
If you know so much, then feel free to inform us that don't know
Basically it is a group of guys that meet, who have similar views and morals, doesnt sound too sinister to me
next thing you know we will have groups of people who all like fords and even share an interest in making them faster
next thing you know we will have groups of people who all like fords and even share an interest in making them faster
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From: peterhead
Originally Posted by tabetha
Speak the truth, they are a bunch of cunts with no interest other than their own agendas.
They form thier secret little group to benefit themselves through corruption, they do NOT take any money from wages etc but are expected to contribute to running costs.
They do a token gesture of charity work to try to make themselves feel better as they are lying cheating thieving cunts, who would rob thier own grannie's.
Nothing done by a freemason is done for others benefit, save for a token gesture, and even that is more likely to do with certain groups/organisations not having to pay rates.
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They form thier secret little group to benefit themselves through corruption, they do NOT take any money from wages etc but are expected to contribute to running costs.
They do a token gesture of charity work to try to make themselves feel better as they are lying cheating thieving cunts, who would rob thier own grannie's.
Nothing done by a freemason is done for others benefit, save for a token gesture, and even that is more likely to do with certain groups/organisations not having to pay rates.
tabetha
theres a whole lot of nonsese been posted in some bits of this thread......plenty of hearsay and not a lot of facts
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if your not a member you will never know what goes on and what they get out of it, members will not speak to non members about it so you will never know!
things that people are saying about what they do is all speculation because unless they are members they wont know fuckall and if they were members they wouldnt say anything!
things that people are saying about what they do is all speculation because unless they are members they wont know fuckall and if they were members they wouldnt say anything!
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The bloke who openly admitted in court that he assaulted my mum got off with the charge due to being a mason. Hers and my missus statements were changed and their signatures forged to help him as well. The copper that attended the call and dealt with the case was a mason, as was the copper that gave the bloke a character reference. He was promoted to sargeant directly after the case was finished. As you can tell I don' have much love for the whole establishment...
Urban myth and Utter Shite pal.
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My maternal grandfather was a very highly placed Mason in Scotland but my father, though approached on many occasions, declined membership. Freemasonry is a personal and private decision and membership is open to any man of good character and beliefs.
The people wanting to actually know about Freemasonry should just go to their local lodge and ask rather than spouting uninformed personal opinions and sensationalistic bullshit!
The people wanting to actually know about Freemasonry should just go to their local lodge and ask rather than spouting uninformed personal opinions and sensationalistic bullshit!
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My maternal grandfather was a very highly placed Mason in Scotland but my father, though approached on many occasions, declined membership. Freemasonry is a personal and private decision and membership is open to any man of good character and beliefs.
The people wanting to actually know about Freemasonry should just go to their local lodge and ask rather than spouting uninformed personal opinions and sensationalistic bullshit!
The people wanting to actually know about Freemasonry should just go to their local lodge and ask rather than spouting uninformed personal opinions and sensationalistic bullshit!
Well said!
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My maternal grandfather was a very highly placed Mason in Scotland but my father, though approached on many occasions, declined membership. Freemasonry is a personal and private decision and membership is open to any man of good character and beliefs.
The people wanting to actually know about Freemasonry should just go to their local lodge and ask rather than spouting uninformed personal opinions and sensationalistic bullshit!
The people wanting to actually know about Freemasonry should just go to their local lodge and ask rather than spouting uninformed personal opinions and sensationalistic bullshit!
i was the one asking the question but i wouldnt have said i was saying anything uninformedor bullshit?
but not sure if was aimed at me just was me who started the thread lol.
theres obvously a good few member on here like i thought.
tbh i dont think its for me just now as not really the correct time i think.but ive been to many burns nights for non members and been to lots of golfing days etc with them and everyone of them ive ever met have been sound folk and really just a bunch of guys who like a good drink lol.
theres no doubting tht they can influence things tho imo.how far that goes ive no idea? but i do know that it can help in work and business etc.
but thats like anything in life really you would always help your mate or brother if you could
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im not saying getting away with anything but it can help in jobs etc or just other things that an be helped with favours lol.
or maybe you aint high enough yet?lol
or maybe you aint high enough yet?lol
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A mason can recognise another Mason by the handshake.
After The National Lottery, The Freemasons give the most to charity and charitable causes in Britain/UK.
Anybody can visit a Masonic lodge, but to become a Freemason you must be invited.
To become a Freemason you must pay a yearly fee to your lodge.
At one time, being a Freemason could open doors for you, I think it is less so these days.
In times of need, Freemasons will help each other out of the shit.
After The National Lottery, The Freemasons give the most to charity and charitable causes in Britain/UK.
Anybody can visit a Masonic lodge, but to become a Freemason you must be invited.
To become a Freemason you must pay a yearly fee to your lodge.
At one time, being a Freemason could open doors for you, I think it is less so these days.
In times of need, Freemasons will help each other out of the shit.
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A mason can recognise another Mason by the handshake.
After The National Lottery, The Freemasons give the most to charity and charitable causes in Britain/UK.
Anybody can visit a Masonic lodge, but to become a Freemason you must be invited.
To become a Freemason you must pay a yearly fee to your lodge.
At one time, being a Freemason could open doors for you, I think it is less so these days.
In times of need, Freemasons will help each other out of the shit.
After The National Lottery, The Freemasons give the most to charity and charitable causes in Britain/UK.
Anybody can visit a Masonic lodge, but to become a Freemason you must be invited.
To become a Freemason you must pay a yearly fee to your lodge.
At one time, being a Freemason could open doors for you, I think it is less so these days.
In times of need, Freemasons will help each other out of the shit.
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tabs...
please try and learn somthing before you type on pf again...
3rd time I'm going to have to correct you now!
The local Masons to me fund 90% of the running costs of the air ambulance... hardly small a donation.
No, I'm not a manson btw.
Alex
please try and learn somthing before you type on pf again...
3rd time I'm going to have to correct you now!
The local Masons to me fund 90% of the running costs of the air ambulance... hardly small a donation.
No, I'm not a manson btw.
Alex