[mndane]

Originally Posted by manfernandez

Good day all,

I am new to the forum and new to Freemasons. I have petitioned my local lodge and I have been doing much research. I hope to be able to be an asset to the forum.

I had a question regarding preparation for my journey. I have ordered the "complete idiots guide to Freemason" and some DVDs as well. I was wondering what else I can read/view to get me prepared. I want to be prepared if at all possible respecting the "secrecy"

I am somewhat of a perfectionist. Whatever I set my mind to, I must be the BEST I can be. Most of the time I am my worst critic though.

I look forward to you feedback.

Thank you and have a wonderful day.

Manny

manfernandez
Welcome to the forum. Before I joined my lodge I read up on the history of free masonry, but I stayed away from anything related to the ritual work. Like others have already stated
not knowing what and how only make it more enjoyable.

[manfernandez]

I can now call you "Brother" and really mean it. Last night I went through my EA. I thank you all for the responses to my previous post and wanted to say that I did follow your advise and stayed away from sites that said they had the secrets.

I was pleasantly surprised last night. I am very happy with my lodge. Everyone was extremely nice and there was only a quick joke about hidden treasures under the lodge, referring to the National Treasure Film of course, but other than that, all were reverent. One of the brothers was the acting WM since his son was also going through the EA.

I was a bit nervous and had not eaten so my stomach was making strange noises. I really enjoyed it and look forward to becoming more active in this site.

Again thank you.

[rustybones49801]

Congratulations Brother!!!

[BG_TRBL]

Welcome to the fraternity then. Congrats, and stay in close contact with your mentor while progressing. Best of luck.