A Mason???

[Mike1]

I will be installed as master of the lodge on Dec 16 and I will be kilted for the ceremony.

Congratulations! I simply cannot express to you the honor that is being conferred upon you by your Brethren. If you are anything like the rest that have been honored to sit in that celebrated chair, in about 48-49 weeks, you'll be getting a really good idea of what you want to accomplish during your year.

As my year came to a close, there were rumors that I could be elected back to the South. I declined the opportunity, a decision I sometimes regret. I would likely have had the opportunity to sit in the Master's chair, for a second time in just three years.

Are there any York Rite members among us? If so, and you would be up to answering a couple of general questions, please drop me a PM.

[andyfg]

Interesting thread at this time for me. My father-in-law was a master mason (Empire Lodge, Salford, UK). He died just two years ago, November 17. He died suddenly after a lodge meeting (still at the lodge). By all accounts he was very happy that evening, having had dinner with his best friend. They had joined the masons together about 40 years before. Funny how this thread came up just when we were thinking about him. (Didn't want to make the thread morbid.)

[T90 Tim]

Great to see fellow brothers post up... my gratitude goes out to all you long time Masons, you've helped lay the foundation for us noobs.

Tenino #86 (WA state) checking in....

I've been a Mason for a year now and have visited a few of the other lodges around me and have yet to wear pants in the lodge (well except...). It seems that whenever I meet new Masons, they've already heard about "the guy who always wears a kilt".

[katmills2005]

I've never associated a kilt with the Masons. My brother and step father are both Masons. Like a few others that have posted, I wonder if the women associated your kilt for the Masonic Apron.

It boils down to lack of education and ignorance. This is something that, over time, can be remedied. I choose to educate my children in a fashion that is not exactly orthodox. I'm often asked why do I take them to Scottish festivals, SCA events, Folk music festivals and other such events. I do this for a lot of reasons, most of all I want them to have an appreciation for things they see, hear and learn at these events. If more people were willing to broaden their horizons and explore the world around them, learn from history, and cherish dieing arts, then I think the world would also be more tolerant and understanding.

[Scott Gilmore]

I've never associated a kilt with the Masons. ....

Click the picture, but don't buy from them.

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[Jimmy the Celt]

Click the picture, but don't buy from them.

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Any reason in particular not to buy from Masonic Themes?

~James

[Monkey@Arms]

Any reason in particular not to buy from Masonic Themes?

~James

I believe you'll find your answer here (bad customer service from Viking Technology owned websites).

Best regards,

Jake

[Jimmy the Celt]

Thanks for pointing that out. That's too bad really, because I think a lot of people find those sites when looking for kilts and accessories, some of them first time buyers. If their service is that bad, it could turn a lot of people away from kilt wearing because they are concerned about customer service.

The good news is, there are PLENTY of other places to buy from, even when it comes to Masonic kilt accessories.

~James